Playing Park Seo-joon in Itaewon was stressful; Eric Chou says he delivered his best version
Summary not yet available
Facts
- During the 4-month filming period
Companies mentioned：HBO、梨泰院Class
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昇達科 reports first-half EPS of NT$8.15, surpassing last year's full-year NT$7.83
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Consolidated revenue of NT$1.922 billion
- Up 70% year-on-year
- Net income for the period was NT$560 million
- Up 161% year-on-year
- NT$3.27 in the first half of last year
- Revenue growth for low-Earth-orbit satellite products reached 147%
- Gross margin was 47.3% in the same period last year
- Rising sharply to 56.9%
- Consolidated operating profit and after-tax net income both grew severalfold, reaching NT$555 million and NT$560 million, respectively
- Invested about NT$800 million in capital expenditures last year
- Original今年將再度投入10多億元擴充產能
Companies mentioned：昇達科技
中華資安 named in FortiBleed hacking incident; says its systems were not breached
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 70,000 FortiGate firewalls and SSL VPN devices made by U.S. company Fortinet worldwide
Companies mentioned：中華資安、Fortinet、InfoStealers
Dragons' home-game “Hawk Festival” theme day at the Dome; Tsuyoshi Wada to throw first pitch on 8/19
Summary not yet available
Facts
- On Aug. 19, the legendary retired player Tsuyoshi Wada of the Japanese pro baseball team 福岡軟銀鷹 will be invited to throw the first pitch
- “Hawk Festival Summer Boost” theme days at Taipei Dome home games on Aug. 19 and 20
Companies mentioned：味全龍隊、中信兄弟、福岡軟銀鷹、新光人壽
20-year-old fireballer Zhang Jun-wei becomes full-time player, dons SoftBank No. 17 jersey
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 20 years old
- As fast as 156 kilometers per hour
- Reached 158 kilometers per hour
- Throws at 155 km/h
- On 98 pitches
- Pitched 8 innings
- 9 strikeouts
- Issued 1 walk.
- 10 appearances in the minor leagues
- Pitched 41.2 innings
- 40 strikeouts
- Allowed 14 runs
- 13 earned runs
- 4 wins
- 1 loss
- 2.81 ERA
Companies mentioned：福岡軟銀鷹隊、阪神虎隊
New Taiwan dollar rises 5.3 cents to close at 32.305
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Closed at 32.305
- Rose 5.3 cents
- Trading value of US$1.437 billion
Applications for Kaohsiung Daliao social housing open 8/6; studio rents start at NT$4,410
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 384 rental units
- Studio rents start at NT$4,410
- Average monthly household income per person must not exceed NT$59,395
Companies mentioned：高雄市住宅及都市更新中心、高雄市都發局
June business climate indicator flashes a red “boom” signal for 7th consecutive month; 國發會 says economy is growing steadily
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The score rose 2 points to 41
- Marking 7 consecutive red signals
Companies mentioned：國發會
ASEAN News Brief, July 27, 2026
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Vietnam's tilapia exports reached US$69.4 million in the first half of this year
- Brazil was the largest market, accounting for US$34.9 million
- Up 289 times from the same period in 2025
- Original2025年上半年，巴西從越南進口吳郭魚僅12多萬美元
- Second-quarter GDP grew 5.7% year-on-year
- The Philippines' first-quarter economic growth rate fell to 2.8%
- The government also lowered this year's economic growth target to 3.5% to 4.5%
- The target for 2027 to 2030 was lowered to 5% to 6%
- Cashew exports reached 1.03 million tons in the first half of this year
- Up 28.9% year over year
Companies mentioned：越南水產出口商和生產商協會（VASEP）、新加坡金融管理局（MAS）、世界銀行（World Bank）、馬來西亞投資、貿易暨工業部（MITI）、柬埔寨腰果協會（CAC）、印尼央行
中國海警船 deployed in waters east of Taiwan; 沈有忠 urges international community to take notice
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The government lodged a strong protest immediately
Companies mentioned：中國海警船、紐約時報、陸委會、沈有忠、亞洲政經與和平交流協會、日本、菲律賓、美國在台協會（AIT）、中國國際電視台（CGTN，中國環球電視網）
雅特力's second-quarter profit jumps 629% year-on-year; third-quarter revenue forecast flat
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Net income attributable to parent company shareholders was NT$175 million
- Up 629% year-on-year
- EPS of NT$2.79
- Quarterly revenue reached NT$963 million
- Up 47% quarter-on-quarter
- Up 102% year-on-year
- Gross margin was 40%
- Cumulative first-half revenue totaled NT$1.616 billion
- Up 90% year over year
- Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$243 million
- Earnings per share were NT$4
Companies mentioned：雅特力-KY
Research firm: Expanding CPO switches faces bottlenecks in optical engine yields and advanced packaging
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Broadcom’s 51.2T Bailly CPO switch
- Processing capacity reaches 400 Tb/s
- Can reduce power consumption by up to 70%
- The CPO switch market is set for a volume ramp-up in 2027 to 2028
- Capacity will expand further in the second half of 2026
Companies mentioned：輝達、NVIDIA、Broadcom、博通、集邦科技、TrendForce、台積電、台達電、Micas Networks、Meta、Google
以色列 agrees to let an international stabilization force enter Gaza; 尼坦雅胡 to visit Washington
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The mission, called the “International Stabilization Force,” will include 200 personnel from “friendly countries such as 烏干達 and 摩洛哥”
- 以色列 currently exercises de facto control over about 64% of Gaza
- Nearly 2 million local residents live almost entirely in the narrow coastal strip controlled by 哈瑪斯
Companies mentioned：以色列、美國、川普、尼坦雅胡、烏干達、摩洛哥、哈瑪斯、加薩國家行政委員會
Standardized cruise ticket contracts take effect; passengers can claim compensation by the day for voyage delays
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cancellations made 90 days in advance incur a 10% fee
- Cancellations made 60 to 89 days in advance incur a 20% fee
- Cancellations made 32 to 59 days in advance incur a 60% fee
- Cancellations made 16 to 30 days in advance incur an 80% fee
- Cancellations made within 15 days incur a 100% fee
- Passengers may seek compensation from the cruise company at 2 times the fare difference
- Passengers may seek compensation of 2 to 5 times the amount
- Delays of 5 hours or more but less than 1 day count as 1 day
Companies mentioned：交通部、交通部觀光署、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署、疾病管制署
中共 promotes “Taiwan Youth e-Home”; Shen Youzhong: Personal data leak risks should be carefully assessed
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Each had NT$300,000 in grants and subsidies deducted
Companies mentioned：中共、陸委會、淡江大學、東海大學、教育部
Yu Kan-ping receives Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award; films preserve stories of the land and its people
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 63rd Golden Horse Awards
- Yu Kan-ping entered the film industry in 1974
- Yu Kan-ping made his directorial debut in 1979
- It became a spectacular birthday gift as he turned 76
- Nominated in 11 categories and won 4 major awards
- The 63rd Golden Horse Awards nominations will be announced on Oct. 1
- The awards ceremony will be held on Nov. 22
- Tickets for the 2026 Golden Horse Film Festival go on sale Oct. 25
- Grand opening on Nov. 6
Companies mentioned：金馬執委會、中央社
FamilyMart issues a winning receipt worth NT$10 million; lucky shopper gets a windfall after spending NT$125
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 NT$10 million special prize
- 2 NT$2 million grand prizes
- 3 NT$200,000 first prizes
- 2 NT$1 million cloud invoice prizes
- Spent NT$125
- NT$2 million grand prize
- First prize of NT$200,000
- NT$1 million cloud invoice prize
- Spent NT$115
- Spent NT$25
- Spent NT$45
- Spent NT$151
Companies mentioned：全家便利商店、統一發票、三立iNEWS
Appearing in court over alleged National Security Act violations, Chu Cheng-chi says he believes the court will deliver a fair judgment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Prosecutors seek a sentence of at least 5 years
- Received RMB 20,000
- More than approximately NT$90,000
- The hearing lasted about 20 minutes
Companies mentioned：台北地院、台北地檢署、北檢
Singapore slightly tightens monetary policy, lets its currency appreciate to counter imported inflation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced a tightening of monetary policy, raising the slope of the Singapore dollar’s appreciation path to curb imported inflation. Despite high energy costs, the economy still grew 5.7% in the second quarter.
Facts
- Singapore’s economy grew 5.7% year over year in the second quarter of this year
- Rising tensions in the Middle East this April pushed up energy prices
Companies mentioned：新加坡金融管理局、新加坡貿易與工業部
Taoyuan, Changhua, Yunlin and Chiayi brace for torrential rain; localized heavy rain forecast south of New Taipei and in Taitung
Summary not yet available
Facts
- (中央社, Taipei, 27)
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央社
工研院 and Kumamoto Science Park sign MOU to deepen Taiwan-Japan technology cooperation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 三井不動產 headquarters director Kyosuke Hosoda
- KSCM board member Hisashi Sunaga
Companies mentioned：工研院、三井不動產、熊本科學園區營運管理及交流中心、KSCM
Original問題油品案 台中市議會組調查小組
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original食安處業務預算從新台幣3800萬元減到2100多萬元
- Central subsidies for local food safety inspections cut by as much as 83%
- Central government allocates NT$27.15 million to Taichung City’s Food Safety Office for fiscal year 115
- For fiscal year 116, it is left with just NT$4.5 million
- A reduction of NT$22.65 million
Companies mentioned：中聯大豆沙拉油、中聯油脂、台中市議會、民進黨、國民黨
Registration opens for the 2026 Yunlin Esports Party, inviting players to team up and compete
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Competition kicks off Sept. 19 and 20 at the Yunlin County Stadium
- Registration for the 2026 Yunlin Esports Party is open now through 7 p.m. on Aug. 30
Companies mentioned：英雄聯盟、Just Dance
Limit daily eating to 9 hours and fast for 4 hours before bed; study says this may slow cognitive decline
Rutgers University research found that limiting daily eating to 9 hours and avoiding late-night snacks may improve cognitive function in older women and ease the risk of cognitive decline.
Facts
- Fast for 4 hours before bed
- Causes nearly 2 million deaths each year
- Obesity in middle age increases the risk of developing dementia later in life by 30%
- 47 overweight or obese women aged 50 to 79
- Cut daily calorie intake by 500 calories
- Lost an average of about 7 kilograms
Companies mentioned：The Guardian、Rutgers University、American Society for Nutrition
台電 estimates semiconductor industry power consumption at 52 billion kWh this year, rising to 110 billion kWh in 2035
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The semiconductor industry will consume about 52 billion kWh of electricity this year
- Average annual growth in electricity demand is projected at about 2.5% from year 115 to year 124
Companies mentioned：台電、國泰永續金融暨氣候變遷高峰論壇
Presidential Office: President’s inspection of the Han Kuang exercises is a duty and responsibility; calling it a show tarnishes 國軍
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Han Kuang No. 40 exercises
- In 2023, spread rumors that 國軍 and the United States were developing biological weapons
Companies mentioned：總統府、中央社、國軍、國防部
Typhoon White Dolphin forms; no impact on Taiwan
Summary not yet available
Facts
- White Dolphin, the 13th numbered storm
- 13.3 degrees north latitude
- 177.0 degrees east longitude
- At a speed of 27 kilometers per hour
- Original中心氣壓998百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center: 18 meters per second
- Average radius of seventh-level winds: 80 kilometers
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央社
Renowned Japanese mystery novelist 東野圭吾 dies at age 68
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Wrote more than 100 novels
- Cumulative sales exceed 100 million copies
Companies mentioned：東野圭吾、江戶川亂步獎、日本推理作家協會、直木獎、中央公論文藝獎、柴田鍊三郎獎、吉川英治文學獎、紫綬褒章、菊池寬獎、伽利略系列、加賀恭一郎系列
Ruisui, Hualien, to distribute NT$3,000 in relief money per person through 8/25, starting now
The Ruisui Township Office in Hualien County is distributing NT$3,000 per resident in economic stimulus and relief funds from now through Aug. 25, aiming to ease living costs and boost the local economy.
Facts
- NT$3,000 per person
- NT$10,000 per person
- The stimulus payment ranges from NT$2,000 to NT$3,000
Companies mentioned：花蓮瑞穗鄉公所、瑞穗鄉民代表會、青蓮寺、光復鄉、富里鄉、壽豐鄉、鳳林鎮、秀林鄉、萬榮鄉
中聯 independent third-party investigation finds 3 major deficiencies behind food safety controversy
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 1,300 metric tons went to 泰山、福壽 and 福懋, among others
- Starting July 9, the Food and Drug Administration conducted a comprehensive review and testing of 30 batches of oil products produced by 中聯 Oils from April to June
- 7 batches previously confirmed as noncompliant
- 1 batch exported without a sample
- Test results for all 22 batches of products met regulations
Companies mentioned：中聯、泰山、福壽、福懋、衛福部食藥署、行政院
US and Iran temporarily halt fire; Japanese stocks close higher
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 320.04 points, or 0.50%
- Closed at 64931.19 points
- The Tokyo Stock Price Index surged 54.76 points, or 1.37%
- Closed at 4066.07 points
Companies mentioned：美國、伊朗
Minimum-wage battle heats up: workers hope to share the fruits of growth, while employers focus on forced labor
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The monthly minimum wage is NT$29,500
- The hourly rate is NT$196
- Next year’s minimum wage is expected to exceed NT$30,000
- The minimum wage has risen for 10 consecutive years
Companies mentioned：勞動部、行政院、美國、歐盟
Water supply interrupted at 倫敦蓋維克機場; toilets and restaurants affected, passengers complain
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Water supply interrupted at both terminals of 倫敦蓋維克機場（Gatwick Airport）
Companies mentioned：倫敦蓋維克機場、英國自來水公司SES Water、英國廣播公司
2 temples in Kaohsiung illegally set off fireworks, causing thick smoke; both were fined by the city government
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Maximum fine of NT$2,400
- Fines of NT$1,200 to NT$100,000 may be imposed
- Fines of NT$3,000 to NT$30,000 may be imposed
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府、高雄市政府警察局、高雄市政府環保局、高雄地檢署
Kaohsiung golf course operator challenges NT$33,000 fine in administrative lawsuit; loses appeal, ruling final
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Pesticide use found at Kaohsiung golf course; city government fines operator a million
- 高雄高爾夫俱樂部 refused entry to the Kaohsiung Environmental Protection Bureau for an inspection on August 27 that year; the bureau later cited the club and imposed a NT$33,000 fine and 2 hours of environmental training
Companies mentioned：高雄高爾夫俱樂部、高雄市政府、高雄市政府環保局、高雄高等行政法院
Cloud systems move north and afternoon convection strengthens; heavy rain alert for Taoyuan, Changhua, Yunlin and Chiayi
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：気象庁
China Medical University Hospital president’s sustainability lecture explores digital transformation and care resilience
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：中國醫藥大學附設醫院、台灣氣候與健康聯盟、成功大學醫學院
Three major institutional investors net sold NT$96 million in Taiwan stocks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Total net sales of NT$96 million
- Taiwan stocks fell 20.65 points today
- Closed at 43634.19 points
- Trading value of NT$717.686 billion
- Proprietary traders net sold NT$7.857 billion
- Investment trusts net sold NT$279 million
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors net bought NT$8.04 billion
Wildfires fueled by European heat wave; more than 220,000 evacuated in France as 波爾多 faces emergency
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 220,000 people have been evacuated in France over the weekend
- Neighboring Spain has evacuated more than 75,000 people
- Another 30,000 people received orders to shelter in place
- Temperatures in 波爾多 are forecast to climb to 37 degrees Celsius this week
- That is 7.3 degrees above the normal high for the same month from 1961 to 1990
Companies mentioned：波爾多、塞斯塔斯、阿基坦地區、法國氣象局、路透社氣候監測
Heat and temperature differences with air-conditioned rooms raise cardiovascular risks; doctor reveals 10 warning signs of sudden death
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Outdoor temperatures are around 36, 37 degrees Celsius
- After entering an air-conditioned room, temperatures may be just 22, 23 degrees
- A temperature difference of more than 10 degrees in a short time
- Men aged 45 and older
- Women aged 55 and older
Companies mentioned：台安醫院
Chiayi County bus collides with motorcycle, leaving 1 dead and 1 injured; driver released on NT$30,000 bail
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 seriously injured, 1 dead
- Driver released on NT$30,000 bail
Companies mentioned：嘉義縣、中央社
Owner of 枋寮金屬資源 autopsied to determine cause of death; malfunctioning surveillance cameras complicate investigation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 10 a.m.
Companies mentioned：枋寮金屬資源
AI video mimicking President Lai’s voice investigated; 國民黨 caucus questions whether Taiwan is becoming a police state
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 國民黨 Legislative Yuan caucus said today
Companies mentioned：國民黨、中央社、刑事警察局
農村水保署 offers incentives for young people to return to rural areas; more than 1,700 have taken part
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Annual implementation grants of up to NT$800,000
- More than 1,600 innovative proposals collected to date
- Supports 386 project leaders
Companies mentioned：農村水保署、中央社、台南南化、苗栗三義
To guard against credit risks from four loans under one roof, 金管會 says it is considering expanding cross-sector data exchange
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Four loans under one roof
Companies mentioned：金管會、聯徵中心、證交所
Foreign investors net sold NT$47 billion last week, extending selling streak to 5 sessions; cut holdings in 力積電 by 100,000 lots, the most
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Foreign investors net sold NT$47.064 billion last week
- 力積電: 108,760 lots
- 台新新光金: 95,561 lots
- 華南金: 58,764 lots
- 緯創: 154,948 lots
- 中鋼: 118,675 lots
- 凱基金: 78,052 lots
- Foreign investors’ cumulative net sales reached NT$1.6076 trillion
- Foreign investors held stocks worth NT$68.9805 trillion in total
- Accounted for 48.42% of the total market value of listed stocks
Companies mentioned：力積電、台新新光金、華南金、緯創、中鋼、凱基金
Former Education Ministry official accused of workplace bullying; Control Yuan censures 教育部
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Li Songmao was reassigned as an adviser in January 2025
- September, ROC year 114
Companies mentioned：教育部、監察院、公務人員保障暨培訓委員會
Memory and optical communications rebound; Taiwan stocks fall 20 points on lower volume, leaving a 616-point lower shadow
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan stocks narrowed their losses to 20 points at the close
- Formed a long lower shadow of 616.44 points
- The weighted index fell 20.65 points at the close to 43634.19 points
- Trading value shrank to NT$7176.86億元
- 台積電 closed unchanged at NT$2,350
- 聯發科 closed at NT$3,680
- 台達電 closed at NT$1,755
- 鴻海 turned positive, closing at NT$253
- 日月光投控 closed at NT$608
- 聯電 closed at NT$126
- 國巨 closed at NT$625
- 華新科 closed at NT$272
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、聯電、國巨、華新科、禾伸堂、南亞科、華邦電、聯亞、波若威、華星光、IET-KY、台塑、台化、台塑化、萬潤、高力、台新投顧、美台科技、美國聯邦準備理事會
Original以色列前國防軍總參謀長崛起 挑戰尼坦雅胡總理寶座
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Projected to win 23 of the 120 seats in parliament
- Ahead of 聯合黨’s 22 seats
- 43% of respondents say 66-year-old 埃森科特 is the most suitable candidate for prime minister
- Higher than the 34% who support 尼坦雅胡
Companies mentioned：埃森科特、尼坦雅胡、哈瑪斯、正直黨、聯合黨、真主黨
Southern cloud systems move north, with strong afternoon convection; localized heavy rain possible in Yunlin and Chiayi
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Localized heavy rain or torrential rain expected in Yunlin County and Chiayi County today
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央社
5 Bosnian mountaineers die on Mount Elbrus; severe weather hampers rescue efforts
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Mount Elbrus is 5,642 meters high
- At an elevation of 5,350 meters
Companies mentioned：俄羅斯新聞社、俄羅斯聯邦緊急情況部、俄羅斯聯邦調查委員會、俄新社
Kaohsiung launches “哈瑪星踅透透,” inviting the public to experience the charm of its port district
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The collectible card event will run from August 1 to September 30
- Also marking National Heritage Day on September 19
- “National Heritage Day limited-edition collectible cards” will be distributed in limited quantities at 打狗英國領事館文化園區 from September 19 to September 30
- “Curio Market Kaohsiung Station—Hamasen Cultural Heritage Immersive Mystery Game,” to be held at the old Takao Station platform on July 26 and August 2
- A “historic house clinic” will be established starting in August
- A limited-edition brick-making experience will also be launched on August 16
Companies mentioned：高雄市文化局、舊打狗驛故事館、高雄市立歷史博物館、駁二C5問吧、打狗英國領事館文化園區
Greens question whether vermicelli containing formaldehyde was covered up；Hsinchu City Government：Action has never stopped
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Covered up for 7 weeks
- Original回收率也不到2成
- 18 schools
- 34 primary and junior high schools in three districts
Companies mentioned：新竹市明好企業社、農耕牌
The 61st Golden Bell Awards kick off；key visual opens new horizons for Taiwan's film，television and audio industries
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 61st Golden Bell Awards
- The Radio Golden Bell Awards ceremony will be held on Oct. 17
- The Program Category Golden Bell Awards ceremony will be held on Oct. 23
- The Drama Category Golden Bell Awards ceremony will be held on Oct. 24
- The Golden Bell Most Popular Award enters its 5th year
Companies mentioned：提摩西影像、Timothy Motion
Taipei Open：Lin Chun-yi vies for 2nd title，jokes that being the 2nd seed means bad luck in the draw
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Currently ranked No. 13 in men's singles by 世界羽球總會（BWF）
- This year，he was seeded No. 2
Companies mentioned：世界羽球總會（BWF）、中央社
AI lets readers ask questions as they read，turning books into interactive reading companions
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：Sinai.ai、My Smart Book、亞馬遜、Amazon、Audible、ElevenLabs、ElevenReader、谷歌、Google、Gemini Notebook、NotebookLM、美國作家協會、Authors Guild
Monitoring group：Myanmar military offensives escalate，civilian casualties worsen
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 12 mass killings were recorded
- More than 450 civilians were killed
- About 40% occurred in the central dry zone known as the Anya region
- Regularly deploys 2 to 5 jet fighters
Companies mentioned：ACLED、緬甸政府
Truck crashes into utility pole in Taoyuan，cutting power to 2858 households；full restoration estimated before 6 p.m.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The crash cut power to 2858 nearby households
- As of 1 p.m.，673 households remained without power
- Power is expected to be fully restored before 6 p.m.
Companies mentioned：台電
Rats spotted at Kaohsiung restaurant；health bureau plans fine of at least NT$30,000
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The business will be fined at least NT$30,000 under the law
- The business will be fined between NT$30,000 and NT$3 million under the Kaohsiung City Public Eating Places Hygiene Management Regulations，the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation and other rules
- Some ceiling areas in the work space were not fully covered；the business was ordered to make improvements by a deadline，and failure to do so will result in a fine of NT$60,000 to NT$200 million under the law
Companies mentioned：漢神巨蛋購物廣場
August electronic and financial futures both rise
Taipei stocks edged lower, while electronic and financial futures rose. Price divergences were observed in both futures markets.
Facts
- Taipei stocks fell 20.65 points today to close at 43634.19 points.
- August electronics futures closed at 2793.4 points，up 13.65 points，with a positive spread of 24.14 points
- August financial futures closed at 3136.4 points，up 47.8 points，with a negative spread of 21.1 points
- August electronics futures closed at 2793.4 points，up 13.65 points，with 225 contracts traded
- Spot electronics closed at 2769.26 points，down 3.77 points
- August financial futures closed at 3136.4 points，up 47.8 points，with 271 contracts traded
August Taiwan stock index futures rose 93 points
Original台北股市今日小跌，收於43634.19點，成交金額逾7176億元。8月台指期呈現正價差，收盤上漲93點。
Facts
- August Taiwan index futures closed at 43907 points，up 93 points
- Taipei stocks ended the day down 20.65 points
- Closed at 43634.19 points
- Original成交金額新台幣7176.86億元
- 65,914 contracts traded
- 417 contracts traded
Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
Taipei Open badminton tournament set to begin；Chou Tien-chen and Lin Chun-yi give Taiwan 2 men's singles contenders
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Facts
- Original曾在2016、2017、2019、2022年4度在台北羽球公開賽封王
Companies mentioned：BWF、中央社、中華民國羽球協會
Tech heavyweights rebound，narrowing Taiwan stocks' losses to 20 points；index closes at 43634 points
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The weighted index ended down 20.65 points
- The weighted index ended down 20.65 points at 43634.19 points
- Down 0.05%
- Trading value shrank to NT$7176.86億元
- The electronics index fell 0.14%
- The financial index rose 1.45%
- The OTC index turned positive，rising 0.12%
- 台積電 closed unchanged at NT$2,350
Companies mentioned：台積電、南亞科、聯發科、日月光投控、台達電
Taiwan | 風傳媒（43）
How can you boost your chances of winning the invoice lottery？She reveals a “1 habit” that keeps winning big；readers say it really works：she has won in 6 consecutive periods
A Taiwanese woman’s post saying that her habit of donating winning lottery receipts had increased her number of wins has gone viral. While there is no scientific evidence, many have echoed the sentiment that “doing good brings good luck.”
Valued on par with Lockheed Martin，Anduril soars to US$100 billion and comes within one step of becoming a defense industry leader
U.S. defense tech startup Anduril is targeting a $100 billion valuation in a new fundraising round, closing in on established defense contractor Lockheed Martin. The move reflects growing demand for AI and autonomous weapons.
Companies mentioned：Anduril Industries、Lockheed Martin、Thrive Capital、Andreessen Horowitz、Meta、Oculus
A new art museum is coming to Taiwan！“A stunning 4-story building with a cafe and shops” right outside the MRT station；opening date revealed
A pedestrian skybridge connecting to the Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts has been completed, ahead of the museum’s scheduled opening in 2028. The total construction cost has risen to ¥5.8 billion, and the museum aims to host world-class exhibitions.
Companies mentioned：法國龐畢度中心
TOP10 Japanese dramas adapted from Keigo Higashino novels！Where do “Galileo” and “Byakuyakō” rank？The top pick's heartbreaking story remains unmatched
Japanese mystery novelist Keigo Higashino has died at the age of 68. This article rounds up 10 TV dramas adapted from his novels，including “Dangerous Venus，” “Bunshin” and “Unrequited Love，” and examines the social impact of his works and audience response.
Japanese mystery master dies！Keigo Higashino dies of colorectal cancer at 68；final work to be published in August
Japanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino has died of colorectal cancer at the age of 68. His many acclaimed works have had a major impact in Japan and abroad. His final work, “Eternal Memories,” is scheduled for release in August.
Keigo Higashino dies of colorectal cancer at 68！How did an automotive engineer become a mystery writer？His final work goes on sale “that day”
Japanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino has died of colorectal cancer at the age of 68. His many acclaimed works have had a global impact, and his posthumous work, “Eternal Memories,” will be released in 2026.
Companies mentioned：講談社、文藝春秋
Taipei expands lung cancer screening subsidies！Starting in August，“3 groups” can get free low-dose chest CT scans
Starting in August，Taipei will expand lung cancer screening subsidies to include volunteer police officers，volunteer firefighters and volunteer traffic officers for free low-dose CT scans，and lower the eligible age for police and firefighters to 35. The move strengthens health care for high-risk occupational groups and carries public health significance.
NT$10 million invoice lottery winner revealed！Prize goes to this 1 convenience store in Taichung；officials explain 1 extra step to claim the prize and get 10% cashback
Original全家便利商店在115年5-6月統一發票開獎中，共有8名消費者中獎，包含千萬特別獎得主僅花125元就中獎，並推出存入Fami錢包享10%回饋活動。
Will 台積電 and the AI supply chain be caught in the crossfire this week？Shih Chun-chi predicts 2 financial storms are brewing：Taiwan on edge
Former Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Shih Chun-chi warned that if the U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates this week，it could trigger simultaneous unwinding crises in yen carry trades and Treasury basis trades，hitting 台積電 and the AI supply chain and causing global financial turmoil.
Companies mentioned：台積電
A “1 Taiwanese drama” suddenly lands on Netflix！Fans who waited 4 years cheer that it is finally here；a roundup of the release date，plot，cast and streaming link
The original horror series “Smart Town,” which blends Junji Ito’s world of horror with Taiwan’s exam-driven society, will begin streaming exclusively on Netflix Taiwan on July 28, 2026, after 4 years in production. Gigi Leung stars in her first Taiwanese drama.
Companies mentioned：Netflix
Breaking／Beloved Japanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino dies of colorectal cancer at 68
Renowned Japanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino died of colorectal cancer at the age of 68 on July 23, 2026. He leaves behind 106 books and had a major impact on the literary world. His death has sent shockwaves through the publishing industry and among readers.
派拉蒙-Warner deal hits a snag；daily US$7 million “delay fee” becomes a financial black hole for 派拉蒙
The US$81 billion merger between 派拉蒙 and 華納兄弟探索 has been put on hold because of antitrust litigation；派拉蒙 must pay a daily US$7 million delay fee，putting it under financial pressure.
Companies mentioned：派拉蒙、華納兄弟探索、Deadline、美國編劇工會
Lai Ching-te and Lu Shiow-yen lose out！Which politician is viewed most favorably？Latest poll shows he leads all contenders with 49% approval
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an tops the political rankings with a 49% favorability rating. He also leads support for the 2028 presidential election at 30%, ahead of Lai Ching-te and Lu Shiow-yen, and is emerging as a strong contender for leadership within the Kuomintang.
Companies mentioned：台灣勵志協會、故鄉市場調查公司
Original周星馳《功夫女足》輸了！「1黑馬神片」中國票房狂吸36億，排片不到三成卻連3天奪冠
Originalアニメ映画『八仙！』が低排片にもかかわらず、観客の口コミで人気を伸ばし、週星馳の『功夫女足』を逆転して3日連続で中国興行収入1位を獲得した。これは映画市場における作品の質と観客反応の重要性を示している。
Don't toss white clothes just because yellow stains won't come off！Insiders use 1 cheap cleaning miracle product to make years-old stains instantly bright and like new
Yellowing collars are a common problem with white clothes. Japanese users have shared a stain-removal formula based mainly on dish soap and sodium percarbonate，along with 5 expert-recommended ways to prevent yellowing，to restore clothes to their original whiteness. This information offers practical advice for household cleaning and clothing care.
Companies mentioned：Panasonic、Cojicaji（コジカジ）
Can senior citizens' cards be used to shop at convenience stores？The correct benefits of “1000 points a month” explained；Taichung Social Affairs Bureau clarifies
The Taichung City Government Social Affairs Bureau clarified that online claims that senior citizens' cards can be used for convenience store purchases and that points never expire are false. The policy is only in effect in Taipei City，and Taichung City has not adopted it.
TIA poll》Who is the country's most popular politician？“This KMT figure” tops Lai Ching-te with 49% favorability
The Taiwan Inspirational Association released its July poll，with Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an ranking first with 49% favorability，ahead of President Lai Ching-te at 45%. The result indicates that local leaders have greater support than the central government leader and serves as a gauge of political trends.
Companies mentioned：故鄉市場調查股份有限公司
Even more striking than 台積電！SK Hynix ADR commands an astonishing premium；has the AI trading frenzy become overheated？
SK hynix ADRs are trading at a premium of as much as 51% over Korean shares, amid supply-demand distortions driven by the AI investment boom. This suggests the market is overheating.
Companies mentioned：台積電、UBS、SKグループ
Jianhu Mountain and Gukeng lose out! Yunlin’s top attraction draws 12.68 million visitors, who praise its food and shopping and say it’s worth another visit
Tourism statistics for Yunlin County from January to May 2026 showed that Beigang Chaotian Temple recorded 12,684,000 visitors, making it the most popular tourist attraction. Its blend of culture, faith and food was highly rated.
Stories of Solace on Taipei Street Corners
The essay picture book Taipei Street-Corner Stories of Solace by an independent author, about Taipei, will be released on July 30. The work depicts 70 street corners over 3 years, blending the author’s life with the city’s scenery.
Oil prices plunge 4.9%. Why are both rate hikes and rate cuts wrong for the Fed?
International crude oil prices plunged 4.9%, but instability in the Middle East and concerns about a resurgence in inflation underscored the challenges facing the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. The developments have major implications for energy markets and the U.S. economy.
Companies mentioned：CME Group、American Automobile Association (AAA)
You can receive money even if you’re unemployed! Those who qualify can get up to 16300 yuan a month in wage subsidies; claim it by 7/31 or lose it
The application deadline for the Ministry of Labor’s “Employment Stabilization Measures” is approaching on July 31, 2026. Workers on unpaid leave can receive subsidies of up to 16,300 yen per month. The policy is intended to help companies avoid layoffs and support workers’ livelihoods.
Which is better: non-distributing or actively managed ETFs? Ruan Mu-hua shares his long-term investing strategy: This is the only kind I choose for dollar-cost averaging
Financial expert Ruan Mu-hua argues that long-term investors should choose non-distributing ETFs to maximize the benefits of compound returns. He says the key to dollar-cost averaging is increasing the principal, not seeking dividend payouts.
Musician Chen Yi-fu, 56, reportedly dies suddenly! He posted about going to the emergency room just the day before, then missed an event and was found unresponsive at home
Musician Chen Yifu, 56, was found dead at home. It emerged that he had visited the emergency room the previous day with stomach cramps. There is no suspicion of foul play, and the cause of death is under investigation.
Post-market update: Plastics stocks wiped out across the board! Formosa Plastics Group’s 4 companies fall more than 9%, while 南亞科 surges; Taiwan stocks hold above 43600 points
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Facts
- 大立光 also posts gains of more than 4%
- 永固-KY (5546) 14.25 ▼1.6 (-10.09%)
- 台虹 (8039) 216 ▼24 (-10.00%)
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電、先進光、聯一光、大立光、友訊、隆銘綠能、華容、統領、日馳、易威、點晶、中福、永固-KY、台虹、百容、台苯、聯友金屬-創、慶騰、磐亞、愛普*、凌華、泰宗、群創、聯電、友達、華邦電、緯創、力積電、南亞科、南亞、國巨*、永邑-KY、佳凌、駿吉-KY、台鋼建設、康聯訊、信昌電、萬潤、東典光電、明係、竑騰、福華、尚茂、亞翔、柏承、台塑化、成信實業*-創、寶島科、中探針、創泓科技
Trump administration plans to “loosen” radiation limits to boost nuclear power generation to 4 times current levels
Originalトランプ政権がAI時代の電力需要に対応するため、核発電量を4倍に増やす計画を推進。50年続くALARA原則の廃止を検討しており、規制緩和が焦点。
Companies mentioned：アメリカ核能管制委員会（NRC）、アメリカエネルギー省（DOE）、アメリカ核能情報協会（NEI）、関心ある科学者連盟（UCS）、アメリカ国家放射線防護・測定委員会（NCRP）
Taiwan stocks’ steep drop spooks investors? Consumer confidence falls across the board in July; scholars warn of risks from “everyone speculating in stocks”
Taiwan stocks suffered their biggest single-day drop in history on July 17, causing consumer confidence to fall across the board in July, especially investment confidence. Scholars warn that the “everyone speculating in stocks” phenomenon is heightening market and social risks.
Companies mentioned：台灣房屋
Original台灣1熱門航線月底喊卡？縣府證實暫時停飛！背後原因曝光：最快「這時間」復飛
Direct flights between Hualien and Incheon, South Korea, will be suspended at the end of July as the airline adjusts its operating bases. Flights are expected to resume at Cheongju 3 months later, affecting tourism in eastern Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：Aero K航空
Apple and Dell lose out! The world’s top laptop brand is “it,” with a 25.6% market share: long battery life, great value, and durable enough to last 10 years without breaking
Global PC shipments fell 4% year over year in the second quarter of 2026. Lenovo led with a 25.6% market share, while Apple shipments rose 13% year over year on the back of its Neo launch. Rising memory costs are pushing brands toward high-end AI PCs.
Companies mentioned：HP、Dell、Apple、ASUS、Counterpoint Research
A childhood memory returns! Khoa Mian seaweed flavor is back. Netizens exclaim: “I really thought I’d never get to eat it again”
The “rock-roasted green laver” flavor of 科学面 has returned in response to strong fan demand, with improved shredded seaweed and mini packages. Many consumers are excited by the nostalgia and new texture.
Companies mentioned：コスモス、7-ELEVEN
Original打造完整生命禮儀服務網 中市八年投入逾3.6億新增近9萬櫃位、牌位
Original台中市政府八年投入逾3.6億新台幣，新增近9萬個骨灰櫃位與神主牌位，因應高齡化社會的治喪需求，強化公共生命禮儀服務。
Sold-out camp launches! Yunlin’s junior firefighter camp lets kids explore VR disaster prevention, with 7 hands-on activities teaching them how to stay safe
Yunlin County has launched “Little Firefighters Summer Camp” for elementary school students. The program uses 7 hands-on activities, including VR and rope descents, to build disaster response skills and raise public awareness of disaster preparedness.
Why do the rich keep getting richer? Japan’s youngest billionaire shares his candid thoughts: Making money isn’t the main motivation
Japan’s youngest billionaire, 佐上峻作, says self-fulfillment and contributing to society—not money—motivate him to work. M&A総合研究所, which he founded, is staffed mainly by young people and achieved a stock market listing in 3 years and 9 months while reducing working hours by 27%.
Companies mentioned：Tesla、SpaceX、Alpaca
A win-win for passing knowledge between older workers and young people! Taoyuan, Hsinchu and Miaoli’s “Business Service Express” offers free on-site consultants, assisting more than 7000 businesses
The Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Branch of the Ministry of Labor is rolling out “企業服務速可達,” offering free expert advice to more than 7,000 companies. The initiative supports the transfer of skills between mid-career and younger workers, helping companies recruit and retain talent.
Companies mentioned：亞帝歐光電股份有限公司
“2026 Daxi Daxi Revival” concert: 9 community groups rock out with Daxi’s festival culture
The 2026 Daxi Daxi festival will feature the “Voices That Never Fade Concert,” with 9 local community troupes performing alongside pop music groups. Blending traditional beiguan music with modern sounds, the concert showcases Daxi’s century-old festival culture. Organized by the Wood Museum and Pujitang, the event emphasizes cultural heritage and community participation.
Companies mentioned：桃園市立大溪木藝生態博物館、大溪普濟堂
Is the bond market too optimistic? Experts explain 3 structural factors behind why the low-inflation era is gone for good
The bond market is optimistic about a return to low inflation, but experts warn that structural factors could keep inflation elevated over the long term. This could have a significant impact on investment strategies.
Companies mentioned：富達國際、風傳媒
The kids recover from a fever, then the parents come down with it! Celebrity family’s illness strikes a chord as experts explain the “household infection chain”
A celebrity shared an experience of influenza A spreading among family members, striking a chord with many households. Experts have emphasized the risks of household transmission and the importance of seeking medical care early, drawing significant public attention.