# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-24 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 5 of 5

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 283 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 186 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## AI效益漸外溢 中經院：近2成製造業切入半導體供應鏈

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:25:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607240188.aspx
- anchor: #n1673949
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- 全體製造業已有17.6%切入台積電或半導體供應鏈
- Another 10.6% plan to join
- Manufacturing business conditions diffusion index: 64.1%
- Purchase prices: 69.0%
- Average selling prices: 59.2%
- Profit margins: 53.1%
- 非製造業方面，已有或規劃服務台積電或半導體客戶者占29.2%
- 26.8% said semiconductor and AI demand had driven changes in service demand, customer mix or operating investment
- 17.2% have entered or plan to enter the U.S. market or establish service locations there
- 28.2% of manufacturers overall have entered or plan to enter the U.S. market
- 52.2% established offices or business locations
- 27.5% expanded through customers or partners
- 15.9% established factories or production lines
- 14.5% established warehousing and logistics centers

## Finance ministry: AI rally drives securities transaction tax revenue to new full-year record in half a year

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:24:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607240187.aspx
- anchor: #n1673950

Facts:
- Securities transaction tax revenue reaches NT$333.6 billion
- High-tech stocks account for 77.3% of total trading value
- Taiwan's weighted stock index has risen nearly 2.3 times year to date
- Taiwan's stock market capitalization stands at US$5.1 trillion
- Semiconductors account for 30.7%
- Electronic components account for 17.2%
- Computers and peripheral equipment account for 11%
- Products tracking market indexes and high-dividend products account for 51.3%
- The number of ETF trading accounts rose by 8.3 times
- Dividends paid by listed and OTC companies rose 7.6% year over year

## Debate over ambulance access on the Tamkang Bridge motorcycle lane; New Taipei fire department says route caused no delay

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:23:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607240186.aspx
- anchor: #n1673951
- Companies mentioned: 新北市警察局淡水分局、新北市消防局

Facts:
- 10:45 a.m. on the 23rd
- The traffic accident at the scene was cleared at around 10:50 a.m.
- The ambulance left at around 11:10-something
- Travel time: 13 minutes
- On-site emergency care took about 14 minutes

## Chen Ting-ni surprises fans with birth of daughter; Hu Yu-wei personally chooses English name

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:22:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607240185.aspx
- anchor: #n1673952
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- The baby's English name is Caitlyn

## WSJ: No end in sight to Iran war; Trump has lost patience with diplomacy

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607240184.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3551280-en.html
- anchor: #n1673953
- Companies mentioned: 華爾街日報、以色列、美國聯邦眾議院外交委員會

Facts:
- The conflict has entered its 5th month
- More than 10 U.S. service members killed

## Group president and wife sentenced in fake-art securitization scam; final ruling issued, and they are wanted

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607240183.aspx
- anchor: #n1673955
- Companies mentioned: 大巴馬藝術投資集團、天暢國際藝術公司、方美克斯公司

Facts:
- Illegal profits exceeded NT$200 million
- Chen Liqing: 6 years and 9 months

## 穩懋 earns NT$2.3 per share in Q2, forecasts double-digit sequential revenue growth in Q3

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:12:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607240182.aspx
- anchor: #n1673948
- Companies mentioned: 穩懋、蘋果

Facts:
- Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$977 million
- Net loss of NT$420 million in the same period last year
- Up 83.3% from Q1
- Earnings per share totaled NT$3.56 in the first half of the year
- Q2 revenue was NT$5.257 billion
- Up 14.5% quarter over quarter
- Up 39% from the same period last year
- Consolidated gross margin was 28.2%
- Up 1.9 percentage points from Q1
- Revenue is forecast to grow by about low-teens (10% to 15%) from Q2
- Consolidated gross margin is forecast to range from low-thirties (30% to 35%)

## 三大法人 sell Taiwan stocks worth NT$66.394 billion on a net basis

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:10:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607240181.aspx
- anchor: #n1673880
- Companies mentioned: 三大法人、外資、陸資、投信、自營商

Facts:
- 三大法人: 外資 and 陸資 were net sellers, 投信 was a net buyer, and 自營商 was a net seller, for combined net sales of NT$66.394 billion
- Taiwan stocks fell 1,195.97 points today
- Closing at 43,654.84 points
- Trading value was NT$792.435 billion
- 自營商 recorded net sales of NT$11.151 billion
- 投信 recorded net purchases of NT$5.708 billion
- 外資 and 陸資 recorded net sales of NT$60.951 billion

## Rising tensions in the Middle East and selling pressure on AI stocks send 日經 down more than 1,000 points at close

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:09:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607240180.aspx
- anchor: #n1673881
- Companies mentioned: 日經、AI

Facts:
- The benchmark Japanese 日經 225 index plunged 1,811.45 points, or 2.73%, to close at 64,611.15 points.
- The Tokyo Stock Price Index fell 42.57 points, or 1.05%, to close at 4,011.31 points.

## Oil price recovery boosts forecast for 60% rise in 俄羅斯 July oil and gas revenues

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:09:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607240179.aspx
- anchor: #n1673882
- Companies mentioned: 俄羅斯、美國、沙烏地阿拉伯

Facts:
- 俄羅斯 state oil and gas revenues in July are expected to rise 60% from July last year
- Oil and gas revenues account for about 1/5 of 俄羅斯 government budget revenues
- Oil and gas tax revenues from January through July this year may still fall 11% from the same period in 2025
- 俄羅斯's 2026 budget forecasts oil and gas revenues of 8.92 trillion rubles
- 俄羅斯's 2026 budget forecasts oil and gas revenues of 8.92 trillion rubles (about NT$3.7 trillion)
- This year's total government budget revenue is projected at 40.28 trillion rubles
- This year's total government budget revenue is projected at 40.28 trillion rubles (about NT$16.7 trillion)
- Oil and gas revenues in the 俄羅斯 federal budget fell 24% last year
- Oil and gas revenues in the 俄羅斯 federal budget fell 24% last year, dropping to 8.48 trillion
- Oil and gas revenues in the 俄羅斯 federal budget fell 24% last year, dropping to 8.48 trillion (about NT$3.5 trillion)

## Sun Moon Lake electric government vessel undergoes launch and sea trial, marking a new milestone for green tourism

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607240178.aspx
- anchor: #n1673874
- Companies mentioned: 日月潭國家風景區管理處、交通部觀光署

Facts:
- The electric vessel "日月璀璨" is 15.3 meters long
- Gross tonnage: 19.3 tons
- Certified passenger capacity: 34
- Can travel continuously on electric power for more than 6 hours

## Man who ambushed and killed ex-girlfriend after receiving protection order sentenced to life in first trial

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:05:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607240177.aspx
- anchor: #n1673875
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Liu ambushed her and carried out the attack 2 hours after police called to warn him not to harass her
- After their breakup, Liu went 3 times to wait near and block the woman's home in Taipei's Wenshan District
- The court issued a protection order on July 28 last year, which took effect
- At 6:10 p.m. on July 30 that year, an officer called Liu to warn him about the protection order
- 30 minutes later, he saw Ms. Gu appear and stabbed her to death

## Private participation in public infrastructure projects puts more than NT$220 billion in business opportunities in the pipeline

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:03:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607240176.aspx
- anchor: #n1673876
- Companies mentioned: 財政部、行政院、國發會、金管會、交通部、農業部、環境部

Facts:
- Private investment in public infrastructure projects hit a record NT$380.7 billion last year
- This year's investment promotion conference is offering 94 projects with more than NT$220 billion in business opportunities
- 115年度民間參與公共建設招商大會今天登場，行政院政務委員陳金德、財政部長莊翠雲、財政部次長謝鈴媛、國發會副主委高仙桂、金管會副主委陳彥良、交通部次長伍勝園、農業部次長杜文珍、環境部次長葉俊宏，以及公股金融事業高層、各縣市代表等與會。

## Man suspected of firing 13 shots at entrance to 1st floor of Taichung office building after alcohol-fueled dispute turns himself in; case referred for prosecution

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:02:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607240175.aspx
- anchor: #n1673877
- Companies mentioned: 台中市警察局第一分局、苗栗縣警察局頭份分局、台中地方檢察署、台中地檢

Facts:
- Fired 13 shots
- 21 bullets remaining
- 37-year-old man surnamed Jao

## Former 麥當勞 supervisor implicated in sexual assault case; Control Yuan censures Taipei Labor Department for 4 failings

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:02:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607240174.aspx
- anchor: #n1673878
- Companies mentioned: 麥當勞

Facts:
- At the end of 113
- February 114
- From 2021 to 2024, only about 3 tenths of sexual assault cases led to indictments
- Indictment rate was only about 3 tenths
- About 95% of defendants in cases not prosecuted were deemed to have insufficient evidence against them

## 華新SMP signs multiyear contract with 勞斯萊斯 worth about US$240 million

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607240173.aspx
- anchor: #n1673879
- Companies mentioned: 華新SMP、勞斯萊斯、華新麗華、SMP公司、勞斯萊斯控股有限公司

## Lu Hsiu-yen accuses central government of having a protector; Cho Jung-tai says public policy should be discussed rationally

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:57:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607240172.aspx
- anchor: #n1673873
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、中央社、高雄資產管理專區、民進黨

Facts:
- 19 batches of oil products that passed inspection can return to shelves

## Uyghur man deported from Germany to China; human rights groups express concern

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:53:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607240171.aspx
- anchor: #n1673740
- Companies mentioned: 德國聯邦移民暨難民局（BAMF）、維族救助（Uyghur Hjelp）

Facts:
- 21-year-old Arafat Adil was deported to China from Frankfurt Airport in Germany on the 21st
- Thailand deported at least 40 Uyghurs to China in February 2025

## Taiwan stocks fall 1,195 points on lower trading volume, the 9th-largest point drop on record; weekly index turns positive

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:52:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607240170.aspx
- anchor: #n1673741
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台達電、鴻海、昇達科、啟碁、華通、南亞、台塑化、華邦電、Google、微軟、高通、安謀、Meta、蘋果、亞馬遜

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks opened lower and continued to fall today, ending down 1,195.97 points
- Broke below the quarterly moving average at about 43,964 points
- The weighted index rose 983.57 points this week
- The Taiwan Stock Exchange weighted index closed at 43,654.84 points
- Trading value shrank to NT$792.435 billion
- Blue-chip stock 台積電 closes at NT$2,350
- 台積電 closes at NT$2,350, down NT$55
- Down 2.29%
- 台達電 closes at NT$1,785
- 台達電 closes at NT$1,785, down NT$95
- Down 5.05%
- 鴻海 closes at NT$252.5
- 鴻海 closes at NT$252.5, down 5

## Taoyuan food safety inspections of iced drinks find 3 businesses still exceeding standards on reinspection, fined

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:51:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607240169.aspx
- anchor: #n1673738
- Companies mentioned: 錢都涮涮鍋、玉津咖啡、好市多股份有限公司

Facts:
- A total of 372 products were sampled
- 17 products exceeded standards
- Products from 3 well-known American-style supermarket chains, hot pot chains and beverage shops exceeded limits for coliform bacteria

## Taoyuan team prays for blessings at鎮瀾宮, heads to U.S. on the 29th to pursue a third consecutive Little League Senior Baseball World Series title

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:51:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607240168.aspx
- anchor: #n1673739
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市隊、新北市隊、穀保、棒協、大甲鎮瀾宮、美國小馬聯盟、PONY、帕馬級、王貞治盃、陳威儒、林鴻偉、張竣凱、吳明禧、鄭銘坤

Facts:
- Will depart for the U.S. on the 29th
- 帕馬級（17-18歲組）
- 2026年美國小馬聯盟

## U.S. imposes additional tariffs citing forced labor; Philippine business community fears loss of competitiveness

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:44:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607240167.aspx
- anchor: #n1673736
- Companies mentioned: Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry、國際勞工組織、ILO

Facts:
- 12.5% new tariff
- 19% tariff
- 10% import surcharge
- Accounts for about 16% of Philippine merchandise sales

## 侯友宜 inspects Jincheng Interchange, hopes construction will be completed ahead of schedule by September 116

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:43:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607240166.aspx
- anchor: #n1673737
- Companies mentioned: 侯友宜、蘇巧慧、卓冠廷、廖宜琨、吳昇翰、洪佳君、交通部高速公路局

Facts:
- The project is currently 71% complete
- Travel to and from National Freeway 3 from the northern Tucheng area could take up to 15 minutes less

## Australia adds billions to nuclear submarine program, says AUKUS agreement is on track

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:35:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607240165.aspx
- anchor: #n1673700
- Companies mentioned: AUKUS

Facts:
- Australia said today it will provide an additional US$3.2 billion
- About NT$100 billion
- Australia will acquire 3 nuclear-powered submarines from the U.S.
- The AUKUS agreement is expected to see Australia spend as much as US$250 billion over the next 30 years

## Wildfires ravage Europe, France hit hard; Macron appeals to EU for help

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:26:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607240163.aspx
- anchor: #n1673679
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲聯盟、歐洲森林火災資訊系統、法新社、世界氣候歸因組織

Facts:
- More than twenty thousand people evacuated
- About 25 homes have been destroyed
- The EU has provided France with 3 firefighting aircraft
- More than ten thousand people have been evacuated

## 川普政府新關稅 歐盟：強迫勞動指控毫無根據

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:24:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607240164.aspx
- anchor: #n1673678
- Companies mentioned: 歐盟、美國、俄羅斯

Facts:
- 美國對全球的10%臨時性關稅
- 對歐盟在內的60個貿易夥伴加徵10%至12.5%的新關稅

## Weather Administration launches its first mobile radar, initially deployed at Yunlin's Hushan Reservoir

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:18:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607240162.aspx
- anchor: #n1673680
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、經濟部水利署、國家災害防救科技中心、中央大學、文化大學、美國廠商

Facts:
- The system cost NT$100 million

## 涉暗助青年運動 傳伊朗派指揮官、運裝備至葉門

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:15:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607240161.aspx
- anchor: #n1673675
- Companies mentioned: 伊斯蘭革命衛隊、馬漢航空、青年運動、葉門政府、沙烏地阿拉伯

Facts:
- 約有10名到21名伊斯蘭革命衛隊人員
- Iran used a flight from Tehran to Yemen on July 13

## Ceramic fragments found in restaurant rice; Taichung City Government inspection finds facility conditions out of compliance

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:14:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607240160.aspx
- anchor: #n1673676
- Companies mentioned: 大戶屋

Facts:
- Under the law, fines range from NT$60,000 to NT$200 million

## August electronic futures fall; financial futures rise

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:13:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607240159.aspx
- anchor: #n1673677

Facts:
- Closed at 43,654.84 points
- August electronics futures closed at 2,779.75 points
- Down 93.05 points
- A positive spread of 6.72 points
- August financial futures closed at 3,089.20 points
- Up 0.40 points
- A negative spread of 23.16 points

## Taiwan stocks fall below the quarterly moving average, plunging 1,195 points in the 9th-largest point drop on record

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:11:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607240158.aspx
- anchor: #n1673573
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台達電、鴻海、Google

Facts:
- Plunged 1,195 points
- Fell below the quarterly moving average of 43,964 points
- The weighted index closed at 43,654.84 points
- 成交金額新台幣7924.35億元
- 台積電 closes at NT$2,350
- 台積電 closes at NT$2,350, down NT$55
- 台達電 closes at NT$1,785
- 台達電 closes at NT$1,785, down NT$95
- 鴻海 closes at NT$252.5
- 鴻海 closes at NT$252.5, down NT$5

## Taiwan-Africa Economic and Trade Association taps African students in Taiwan to open new frontiers in Africa

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:06:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607240157.aspx
- anchor: #n1673570
- Companies mentioned: 台灣非洲經貿協會、WARESA

Facts:
- There are about 1,500 African students currently studying in Taiwan
- The association currently has more than 200 member companies
- 非洲以15多億人口及豐富能源儲量展現強勁動能

## Taiwan stock index futures for August fell 1,007 points

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:01:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607240156.aspx
- anchor: #n1673571
- Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所

Facts:
- August Taiwan index futures closed at 43,905 points, down 1,007 points
- The Taipei stock market closed down 1,195.97 points today
- Closed at 43,654.84 points
- 成交金額新台幣7924.35億元
- August futures: 44,912 points
- September futures: 45,099 points
- Trading volume was 68,605 contracts
- Trading volume was 415 contracts

## Ku Hsiu-fei visits Guoxing, Nantou, to learn about Hakka community development and improve quality of life for older residents

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:56:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607240155.aspx
- anchor: #n1673569
- Companies mentioned: 客家委員會

Facts:
- 南投縣國姓鄉及水里鄉客家人口超過3成

## Get your ID card out! Match these 2 digits for a free surf-and-turf platter; a roundup of restaurant deals across Taiwan in July

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150705
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3551035-en.html
- anchor: #n1673802
- Companies mentioned: 王品集團、三商巧福、品田牧場、青花驕、長田本庄軒

Taiwan's restaurant chains are rolling out distinctive promotions for the July-August Father's Day shopping season, including offers linked to ID numbers and coupons connected to LINE. The Wang Group and 三商巧福 are leading the drive to capture the B2C market.

## Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong win Fields Medal; psychiatrist: In Taiwan, they would be reduced to “using elementary-school addition every day”

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:57:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151476
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3551032-en.html
- anchor: #n1673803

Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong won the Fields Medal. Psychiatrist 沈政男 voiced concern that Taiwan's top math talent is being drawn into medical schools.

## Taiwan-Poland Chamber of Commerce bridges Tainan's push into Europe; HEXA 300 unveils new opportunities in the AI unmanned vehicle supply chain

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:48:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5534267
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3551038-en.html
- anchor: #n1673804
- Companies mentioned: Terra Robotics

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che led a delegation to Poland, where it worked with the Taiwan-Poland Chamber of Commerce to promote an AI robotics alliance, help Taiwanese companies enter the European market, and strengthen cooperation on unmanned vehicle and smart manufacturing supply chains.

## Chen Shih-kai had just called the motorcycle lane on the Danjiang Bridge “very safe”; a woman fell off her motorcycle, rescue took 30 minutes, and riders behind her backed up in a line

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:41:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151473
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3551029-en.html
- anchor: #n1673805

A woman fell on the motorcycle lane of the 淡江大橋, and it took 30 minutes for her to be rescued. The incident contrasted with the transportation minister's claim that it was "very safe," highlighting issues with the design and emergency response system.

## Not worried about the absence of mainland Chinese tourists! Visitors from one country are flocking to Japan and “spending 76 billion,” outspending Taiwan and South Korea to take the top spot

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:34:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151474
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3551041-en.html
- anchor: #n1673806

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## 2 more shopping centers in Taiwan open today! “Mall targets 8 billion in revenue and also has a baseball and softball batting cage”; location and promotions at a glance

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151466
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3551044-en.html
- anchor: #n1673807

Far Eastern Group's iFG Far Eastern Plaza Taichung and Hsinchu stores opened simultaneously on June 24, joining the Xizhi store to form a northern and central Taiwan lifestyle network. The first-year revenue target is 8 billion, with a focus on experiential shopping and integrated membership.

## The economy is recovering, but profits are thinning! Supply chains undergo a major reshuffle amid cost disorder, as corporate competition shifts to 4 key factors

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:22:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151472
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3551065-en.html
- anchor: #n1673808
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research released its survey of Taiwanese businesses' economic outlook for the second half of 2026. Conditions are recovering, but high costs are limiting improvements in profit margins. Companies are shifting their focus to their ability to pass on costs, supply-chain redundancy and strategic partnerships.

## This is Taiwanese people's favorite e-commerce platform! It has already raked in 53.6 billion this year: “fast delivery, reliable quality, low online prices and strong after-sales service”; users say it “really has no rival”

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:21:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151471
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3551057-en.html
- anchor: #n1673809
- Companies mentioned: 富邦媒、網家、Apple、台哥大

Taiwanese e-commerce giants momo and PChome reported their June operating results. Sales surged on the back of the 618 shopping festival, with momo reaching a record high and PChome posting its best result in 4 years.

## Bai Lu and Zhao Lusi lose out! She tops the TOP10 list of the most rebellious female leads in mainland Chinese dramas: from slave to heroine, she never bows even when fate crushes her

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151315
- anchor: #n1673498

A TOP10 list of the most rebellious female leads in mainland Chinese dramas has been released, analyzing the characters' defiant spirits and journeys of growth.

## Can Taiwanese people no longer travel to one country? Travel agencies confirm they have stopped processing visa applications effective immediately; refund rules at a glance

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151399
- anchor: #n1673497
- Companies mentioned: 雄獅旅遊、摩洛哥駐日本大使館

Facts:
- An additional amount equivalent to about 2,000 yen in local currency must be paid
- Review of the complete visa application package takes about 50 business days
- Mailing and processing require an additional about 4 business days

## What happens if you don't pay National Pension premiums? Can people with unpaid National Health Insurance premiums still collect old-age pension at 65? 2 case examples and benefits explained

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:34:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151458
- anchor: #n1673499

The Bureau of Labor Insurance explained 2 cases involving unpaid National Pension contributions. To receive a pension at age 65, people must settle unpaid contributions from within the past 10 years.

## Wang Hedi and Ding Yuxi lose out! He tops the TOP10 list of post-95 male stars with the strongest romantic appeal in mainland Chinese dramas: an intensely penetrating gaze and deeply seductive, never greasy charm

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:33:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151231
- anchor: #n1673500

Weibo users voted for the TOP10 post-95 male stars in mainland Chinese dramas with the strongest romantic appeal. Wu Lei took first place, Wang Hedi came in second, and Wang Yibo ranked tenth. The article analyzed the actors' skills and appeal and discussed their performances in different dramas.

## Intern teacher stipends increased! Education Ministry announces: Starting in August, recipients can receive NT$15,000 per month

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:26:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151456
- anchor: #n1673501

Taiwan's Ministry of Education raised the monthly allowance for student teachers from NT$10,000 to NT$15,000, effective August 1. The move is aimed at addressing teacher shortages and stabilizing schools.

## Middle East conflict ignites oil price surge; could inflationary pressures erupt across the board? Institutional survey reveals which industries remain resilient

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:04:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151455
- anchor: #n1673502
- Companies mentioned: 富達国際

Oil prices have risen amid conflict in the Middle East, increasing cost pressures on companies. In a 富達 survey, 55% of analysts forecast that inflationary pressures will increase over the next 12 months. Companies' earnings power, however, has shown resilience.

## “If the country is unstable, I can’t make money either!” All-Out Defense Resilience Committee member 廖英熙: My rifles are sold in 70 countries

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:04:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151450
- anchor: #n1673503

The Ministry of National Defense held its first airsoft shooting competition. 廖英熙, chairman of the All-Out Defense Education Association, urged businesses to invest in national defense and take advantage of tax incentives. His company exports rifles to 70 countries, underscoring how closely national stability and corporate profits are linked.

## The housing market’s drop in transaction volume is only a surface symptom: Golden Brick Forum highlights whether policy, net zero and AI transformation can be brought into sync as the construction industry’s real challenge

- Published: 2026-07-24T12:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151453
- anchor: #n1673520
- Companies mentioned: 台北市建築交集會、住展雜誌

台北市建築交集會 held the Golden Brick Forum, bringing together industry, government and academia to discuss the construction sector’s transformation amid declining housing market activity, with a focus on integrating policy, net zero and AI. The issue is crucial to upgrading the industry’s structure.

## South Korean stocks plunge nearly 6%, triggering another circuit breaker; Japanese stocks tumble 1800 points! Tariffs, oil prices and AI concerns deliver a triple blow

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:55:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6544889
- anchor: #n1673742
- Companies mentioned: SK Hynix、Samsung Electronics、Intel、Alphabet、Tesla、Kioxia、SoftBank Group、Tokyo Electron

Asian stock markets fell sharply amid new U.S. tariffs, rising crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding AI. Japan and South Korea were hit particularly hard, weighing on investor sentiment.

## Retrial ruling in South Korea’s SK Group “divorce of the century”: Chey Tae-won must pay 944 billion won, a record high

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:40:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6544972
- anchor: #n1673743
- Companies mentioned: SKグループ、SK海力士、輝達

SKグループ Chairman Chey Tae-won was ordered to pay his former wife, Roh So-young, 944 billion won in property division. A surge in AI-related stocks pushed up valuations, making this the largest divorce property settlement in South Korean history.

## ETF constituent changes: 00891 adds 中美晶, 台勝科 and 大聯大, covering the entire AI supply chain

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:32:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6544968
- anchor: #n1673744
- Companies mentioned: 中美晶、台勝科、大聯大、頎邦、欣銓、萬潤、弘塑、精測

Taiwan's largest semiconductor ETF, "00891," added 中美晶, 台勝科, 大聯大 and 頎邦 to its holdings to strengthen its AI supply-chain exposure. The changes take effect July 27, broadening the fund's investment coverage.

## Taiwan stocks after hours: 4 major headwinds drive the 9th-biggest point drop on record; market plunges 1195 points and falls below the quarterly moving average, while the weekly gain remains 983 points

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:28:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6544957
- anchor: #n1673745
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、大立光、台光電、聯茂、台燿、南電、欣興、景碩、台塑集團

Taiwan stocks plunged 1195.97 points in a single day amid Trump’s new tariffs, rising oil prices and declines in Asian markets, marking the 9th-largest drop on record. But the weekly gain remained 983 points, reflecting short-term volatility alongside long-term optimism.

## US and Chinese small and midsize tech companies jointly oppose a ban on Chinese AI models; White House divided internally

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:10:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6544908
- anchor: #n1673746
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、OpenAI、Y Combinator、Proton、月之暗面、アリババ、NVIDIA

About 200 U.S. startups sent a letter to the White House opposing a ban on access to Chinese open-source AI models. Concerns over technological dependence and intellectual property disputes are behind the move, with opinion divided within the United States.

## Advancing AI 2026 opens in San Francisco! AMD takes on Nvidia with a full-stack strategy: dual 2nm chips, Helios racks and physical AI plans

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:55:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6544507
- anchor: #n1673437
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Intel、TSMC、OpenAI、Meta、Anthropic、Microsoft、Oracle

AMD unveiled its 2nm EPYC "Venice" CPU, MI455X GPU and Helios rack at Advancing AI 2026. It is rolling out full-stack AI infrastructure to compete with NVIDIA and seek leadership in the Agentic AI era.

## US Congress considers a 15% Chinese investment threshold; Mercedes-Benz could be the first automaker targeted

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:40:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6544907
- anchor: #n1673438
- Companies mentioned: Mercedes-Benz、BAIC Group、Geely Group、General Motors、Cadillac

The U.S. Congress passed a bill restricting vehicle sales by companies linked to China, potentially affecting Mercedes-Benz. Because Chinese investors collectively hold more than 15% of its shares, the company faces the risk of exclusion from the U.S. market.

## Real estate: Strong demand for factory and office construction projects pushes construction industry business climate to a 1-year-and-a-half high in June

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:39:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6544867
- anchor: #n1673439
- Companies mentioned: 台湾経済研究院

台湾経済研究院が6月の営建業景気指数を発表し、108.20ポイントと1年半ぶりの高水準。科技関連の工場・オフィス建設需要が牽引し、不動産市場は居住本質志向に回帰している。

## MSI launches a new lineup of 6th-generation AMD EPYC™ server platforms to help customers build flexible data centers

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:31:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6544895
- anchor: #n1673440
- Companies mentioned: AMD

MSI launches new server platforms powered by 6th-generation AMD EPYC processors, supporting SP7 and SP8 architectures to help businesses meet AI and high-performance computing needs and make data centers more flexible. The move is crucial to modernizing data centers.

## IBM CEO: AI will not upend the software business; only 2% could be replaced

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6544421
- anchor: #n1673441
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、OpenAI、Starbucks、Jefferies、iShares

The IBM CEO said only 2% of software could be replaced by AI, emphasizing that AI will drive growth in infrastructure software and expecting delayed deals to close by the end of the year.

## 布局超高齡精準細胞治療 國科會推再生醫療產業化

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:24:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6544886
- anchor: #n1673442
- Companies mentioned: 艾沛生醫股份有限公司、中國醫藥大學、成功大學、台灣大學、陽明交大

Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council is investing NT$376 million to promote the commercialization of regenerative medicine in response to a super-aged society. Several cell therapy technologies have advanced to the clinical trial stage, and industry-academia collaboration is also progressing, raising hopes of stronger international competitiveness.

## 益得 secures 2 MDI patents in Taiwan, accelerating its expansion into the US market

- Published: 2026-07-24T14:22:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6544879
- anchor: #n1673443

Taiwanese pharmaceutical company 益得 obtained 2 Taiwanese patents related to MDI. It plans to submit an ANDA to the U.S. FDA in 2027 to accelerate its entry into the U.S. market, and is also developing environmentally friendly formulations.

## Amended securities report—25th fiscal year (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)

- Published: 2026-07-24T16:28:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E8%A8%82%E6%AD%A3%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC25%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F04%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F03%2F31)-2026-07-24%2016%3A28
- anchor: #n1673954

株式会社イオレ filed an amended securities report for its 25th fiscal year (2025/04/01–2026/03/31). The filing is intended to ensure the accuracy of financial information and is important for maintaining investor confidence.

## Securities report — 24th fiscal year (2025/05/01–2026/04/30)

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:46:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC24%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F05%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F30)-2026-07-24%2015%3A46
- anchor: #n1673703

株式会社ビューティガレージ filed a securities report for its 24th fiscal year. The disclosure of financial information to investors is important for ensuring corporate transparency.

## Securities report—50th fiscal year (2025/05/01–2026/04/30)

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:40:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC50%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F05%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F30)-2026-07-24%2015%3A40
- anchor: #n1673702

東建コーポレーション published a securities report for its 50th fiscal year. The financial information is important to investors and market participants and demonstrates the company's credibility.

## Securities report—28th fiscal year (2025/05/01–2026/04/30)

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:32:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC28%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F05%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F30)-2026-07-24%2015%3A32
- anchor: #n1673701
- Companies mentioned: Hamee株式会社

Hamee株式会社 published a securities report for its 28th fiscal year, detailing its business performance and financial position from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.

## Annual Securities Report—4th Fiscal Year (2025/05/01–2026/04/30)

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:31:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC4%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F05%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F30)-2026-07-24%2015%3A31
- anchor: #n1673682

サイバーソリューションズ filed a securities report for its 4th fiscal year, disclosing the listed company's financial and strategic information and offering important insights to investors and market participants.

## Securities report (domestic investment securities)—26th fiscal year (2025/11/01–2026/04/30)

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:30:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC26%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F11%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F30)-2026-07-24%2015%3A30
- anchor: #n1673681
- Companies mentioned: 星野リゾート

星野リゾート・リート投資法人 published a securities report for its 26th fiscal year. This important financial information for investors contributes to maintaining confidence.

## Amended securities report—102nd fiscal year (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)

- Published: 2026-07-24T15:11:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E8%A8%82%E6%AD%A3%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC102%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F04%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F03%2F31)-2026-07-24%2015%3A11
- anchor: #n1673572

大井電気株式会社 filed an amended securities report for its 102nd fiscal year, correcting accounting errors and seeking to restore confidence in its financial reporting. Accurate disclosure to investors is important.