# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-28 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 6 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 339 items from 4 sources; Japan, 312 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto: outer wall of Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan’s 三 great castles, reportedly collapses

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280197.aspx
- anchor: #n1723927
- Companies mentioned: JR九州、九州電力、四国電力

Facts:
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- Fiscal 2037

## 勞保局 introduces mobile phone authentication for online pension estimates and applications

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:25:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607280196.aspx
- anchor: #n1723918
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部、勞保局

Facts:
- Anyone aged 60 or older

## Creating a taste of Taiwan with mystery-box ingredients: Yilan youngsters showcase the depth of Taiwanese cuisine in Malaysia

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:24:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607280195.aspx
- anchor: #n1723919
- Companies mentioned: 宜蘭愛法餐廳、台灣國際年輕廚師協會

Facts:
- 4 young chefs from Yilan, with an average age under 35
- Bringing together more than 30 countries
- More than 800 culinary competitors took part
- From the 21st to the 24th
- Ultimately won a silver medal on the 24th
- And provided 300 ringgit to each team
- About NT$2,300

## ASEAN Briefing, July 28, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:20:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607283007.aspx
- anchor: #n1723904
- Companies mentioned: 耐吉、Nike、美國證券交易委員會、SEC、聯合國教科文組織、UNESCO、世界遺產中心、World Heritage Centre、國際自然保育聯盟綠色名錄、IUCN Green List、新加坡政府人力部、MOM、海峽時報、菲律賓中央銀行、馬尼拉時報、緬甸稻米聯邦、MRF、緬甸商務部、馬來西亞國家銀行、阿都拉昔、Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour、泰國政府、曼谷郵報、柬埔寨國家銀行、National Bank of Cambodia、謝絲蕾、Chea Serey、豐田汽車印尼分公司、Toyota Indonesia、印尼汽車工業協會、Gaikindo、雅加達環球報、Jakarta Globe

Facts:
- 耐吉 footwear: 52% of global production is made in Vietnam
- Next is Indonesia (27%)
- China (16%)
- Median monthly salaries were all US$20,000
- The highest median monthly salary, close to US$9,000
- Cumulative net profit reached 208.39 billion pesos
- Net interest income reached 63

## Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto: trains halted in Kyushu, nuclear plant equipment inspected

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:18:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280194.aspx
- anchor: #n1723902
- Companies mentioned: JR九州、九州電力、四国電力

Facts:
- Magnitude 7.1
- Maximum intensity of 7
- About 80 kilometers east of Nagasaki
- Epicenter about 10 kilometers deep

## 李四川好孕政策守護母嬰 蘇巧慧：減輕爸媽負擔

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:17:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280193.aspx
- anchor: #n1723903
- Companies mentioned: 李四川、蘇巧慧、國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- Raise childbirth subsidies to NT$100,000 per child
- Infertility treatment subsidies also reach up to NT$100,000 per child
- Add 3 free psychological counseling sessions
- Raise egg-freezing subsidies from the current NT$30,000 to NT$60,000

## AI concerns trigger tech stock selling; South Korean stocks plunge more than 10% at close

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:12:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280192.aspx
- anchor: #n1723900
- Companies mentioned: KOSPI、韓聯社、韓國「中央日報」、KRX、華爾街

Facts:
- South Korea's benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) plunged 732.09 points, or 10.84%
- Closed at 6023.66 points
- At one point during trading, it plunged to 5830.39 points
- The index closed at 5967.75 points at the time
- The KOSPI index opened down 5.26% today
- The early-session decline at one point exceeded 8%
- Trading in KOSPI-listed stocks was halted for 20 minutes
- This is the KOSPI index's 8th such instance this year
- The 14th circuit breaker trigger since records began
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 2.2% at the close

## The New Taiwan dollar fell 7.9 cents to close at 32.384 per U.S. dollar

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:08:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280191.aspx
- anchor: #n1723901
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Closed at 32.384 per U.S. dollar
- Fell 7.9 cents
- Trading totaled US$1.572 billion
- Opened at 32.33 per U.S. dollar
- High: 32.32 per U.S. dollar
- Low: 32.455 per U.S. dollar

## Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kumamoto; tsunami advisories issued for Kumamoto, Fukuoka and other areas

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:06:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280190.aspx
- anchor: #n1723866
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- Magnitude 7.1
- Maximum intensity of 7
- Shindo 5 Upper
- About 80 kilometers east of Nagasaki
- Epicenter about 10 kilometers deep

## 熊本規模7.1地震 台積電熊本廠位菊陽町震度5強

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:05:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280189.aspx
- anchor: #n1723867
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- Magnitude 7.1
- Shindo 5 Upper

## Xi Jinping calls for bolstering overseas Chinese affairs work and fostering a strong sense of national commitment

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:05:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607280188.aspx
- anchor: #n1723868
- Companies mentioned: 中共、新華社、中國全國政協、中共中央政治局、中央統戰部

Facts:
- China's National Conference on Overseas Chinese Affairs was held in Beijing from July 27 to 28

## 中聯油案 蔣萬安質疑政府沒有能力查明真相

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:03:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280187.aspx
- anchor: #n1723864
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油

Facts:
- Nearly 1 month has passed since the incident

## 中國商務部發布文件 闡述「產能過剩」中方立場

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:01:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607280186.aspx
- anchor: #n1723865
- Companies mentioned: 中國商務部、新華社

Facts:
- Per capita service consumption spending grew by an average of 8.5% annually over the past 5 years

## Youngest severe COVID-19 case: 7-month-old girl resuscitated in intensive care

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:59:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607280185.aspx
- anchor: #n1723802
- Companies mentioned: 疾管署、莫德纳

Facts:
- 7-month-old girl
- Man in his 70s
- 6-month interval

## 施羅德看台股第3季中場休息 準備推主動台股ETF

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:58:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280184.aspx
- anchor: #n1723803
- Companies mentioned: 施羅德、台積電、Open AI、Anthropic

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks plunged 2030.83 points today
- And fell below the 42000-point mark
- Major economies are forecast to post growth of around 2% to 4% this year
- Taiwan's 2026 GDP growth is estimated at between 7% and 9%

## Strengthening tax administration for high-income earners; Beijing says it is an important tool for promoting social equity

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:55:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607280183.aspx
- anchor: #n1723723
- Companies mentioned: 中国国家稅務總局、國務院新聞辦公室、澎湃新闻、中國基金報

Facts:
- Personal income tax rose about 13% year over year
- The top 1% of earners contributed more than five-tenths of the total
- The top 10% of earners accounted for around nine-tenths of all personal income tax reported and paid
- Tax return filing rate reached 99.96%
- Authorities urged payment of about 34 billion yuan in taxes and late fees

## Denmark's Limfjord bony fish fossils listed as a World Heritage site, bearing witness to the evolution of life

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:53:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280182.aspx
- anchor: #n1723724
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國教科文組織、貝林時報、丹麥電視二台、莫斯博物館

Facts:
- Dating back 55 million to 56 million years
- Specimens of more than 80 fish species
- Denmark's number of World Heritage sites rises to 13

## After 34 years in public health, Hsinchu County Health Bureau Director Yin Tung-cheng receives Health and Welfare Medal

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280181.aspx
- anchor: #n1723725
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部、中國醫藥大學、台大醫院

Facts:
- Spent 34 years in public health
- Added 1513 hospital beds
- Served as executive secretary of the emergency response command center for 1196 days

## Woman abandons infant, causing death; Chiayi prosecutors consider unavoidable circumstances and indict her on infanticide charges

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:50:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607280180.aspx
- anchor: #n1723726
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 1 Budai Township resident
- April 2 last year
- March 29 last year
- April 1

## 北捷發表全新列車 估116年5月投入淡水信義線營運

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:48:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280179.aspx
- anchor: #n1723727
- Companies mentioned: 北捷、現代樂鐵、台北捷運公司

Facts:
- Can add 12,000 passenger trips per hour during peak periods
- Each new train set costs NT$590 million
- Taipei City's metro network now spans more than 130 kilometers
- Taipei City's metro network now spans more than 130 kilometers, with 117 stations
- 北捷運量已超過150億6850萬人次

## 對手政黨領袖轉發斷頭台T恤照 英國改革黨報警處理

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280178.aspx
- anchor: #n1723728
- Companies mentioned: 英國改革黨、綠黨、法新社、XTC

Facts:
- Suffered 21 hammer blows before death
- A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder

## Fatal injuries to tungsten industry owner believed to be to the head; Pingtung prosecutors collect samples for testing

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607280177.aspx
- anchor: #n1723729
- Companies mentioned: 仲鎢酸銨公司

Facts:
- A 仲鎢酸銨公司 in Fangliao Township, Pingtung County, specializing in ammonium paratungstate production

## 柏南會澤倫斯基 提供無人機電子干擾技術「石斗篷」

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280176.aspx
- anchor: #n1723730
- Companies mentioned: 柏南、澤倫斯基、英國、烏克蘭、俄羅斯、倫敦、基輔、唐寧街、中央社、法新社、X

Facts:
- A 100-year partnership agreement
- 將數千台干擾器贈送給基輔

## Taitung Expo theme pavilion "Living School" draws more than 42,000 visitors

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280175.aspx
- anchor: #n1723731
- Companies mentioned: 台東縣政府、台北市長、新北市長、觀光署長

Facts:
- More than 42,000 visits to date
- Set a single-day record of 3211 visitors on July 5
- The main venue's A1 "Living School" has drawn a total of 42,542 visits

## Lu Hsiu-yen: Local governments are not required to conduct food safety sampling; random inspections will be carried out going forward

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280173.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3573130-en.html
- anchor: #n1723733
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油、台中市

Facts:
- 市府8年僅抽驗1次中聯油
- 台中市 has 38 oil factories
- The city government conducted 185 inspections over the past few years
- Oil factories with capital of at least NT$30 million

## Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kumamoto; maximum seismic intensity of 7

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280174.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3573127-en.html
- anchor: #n1723732

Facts:
- Magnitude 7.1
- Maximum intensity of 7
- Focal depth of 10 kilometers

## 考察報告空泛？徐佳青：上網資料隱蔽處理、避免中共掌握

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:41:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607280172.aspx
- anchor: #n1721373
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、陸委會、僑委會、中共

Facts:
- Hsu Chia-ching made a 26-day overseas visit from April 22 to May 18
- Legislators only asked aides to download the report online, so of course it was only 3 pages

## 民眾黨 caucus scrutinizes overseas inspection budget: report quality worse than an elementary school essay

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:41:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607280171.aspx
- anchor: #n1721374
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、陸委會、僑委會、台北市長

Facts:
- The central government's total budget for fiscal year 115 amounts to NT$3 trillion
- 陸委會 overseas inspection budget for year 114 was NT$2.8 million
- This year it surged 3 times to NT$8.756 million
- 僑委會 overseas inspection budget was about NT$16.32 million in year 111
- To more than NT$20.9 million over the years

## 嘉南羊乳 affected by dioxin-tainted lamb, plans to sue and seek compensation from the livestock owner who used its name

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:39:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280170.aspx
- anchor: #n1721375
- Companies mentioned: 嘉南羊乳、雲農畜牧場

Facts:
- 4 metric tons pulled from shelves as a precaution
- There are currently 108 members
- About 30 metric tons of raw milk per day
- Can produce 160,000 bottles of goat milk
- Revenue fell by more than 10%

## Drug rainbow vape packaging site set up in Taoyuan farmhouse to undercut the market; 6 people charged

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:37:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607280169.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3572672-en.html
- anchor: #n1721376
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市警察局、台灣桃園地方檢察署

Facts:
- 2,283 drug-laced rainbow cigarettes
- 2 bags of drug powder weighing 200.6 grams
- Originally sold for NT$200 to NT$400 per cigarette
- Sold at a low price of NT$1,000 to NT$1,500 for 18 cigarettes

## 澤倫斯基 to visit 白宮, seeking a dignified end to the Russia-Ukraine war

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:36:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280168.aspx
- anchor: #n1721377
- Companies mentioned: 烏克蘭、美國、俄羅斯、白宮、川普、澤倫斯基、莫斯科、基輔、葛蘭姆、華府、戰斧、愛國者、魏科夫、庫許納、普丁、克里姆林宮、培斯科夫、敖德薩、拉夫羅夫、盧比歐、菲律賓、馬尼拉

Facts:
- 俄羅斯全面入侵烏克蘭已逾4年
- 葛蘭姆, a longtime supporter of 烏克蘭, died on the 11th of this month at the age of 71
- The meeting between the 2 in 華府 is expected to take place at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on the 28th
- Only about 30 minutes
- 川普 and 普丁 last spoke by phone on July 5

## Construction begins on new social housing in Bade, Taoyuan; completion and move-in expected by the end of 118

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:36:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280159.aspx
- anchor: #n1721358
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府、桃園市政府都市發展局

Facts:
- Plans call for 100 homes with one to three bedrooms
- The total number of homes will exceed 11,000
- The central and local governments have planned about 19,000 homes combined
- 14 sites have been completed and occupied, with a total of 4,374 homes

## 聯卡中心 promotes paper reduction, saving thermal paper equivalent to the height of 180 Taipei 101 buildings per month

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280166.aspx
- anchor: #n1721379
- Companies mentioned: 聯卡中心

Facts:
- Receipt printing length adjusted on more than 60,000 card-reading machines
- Expected to reduce thermal paper use by about 81,000 meters per month
- Equivalent to the height of 180 Taipei 101 buildings
- About 100,000 existing card-reading machines currently in circulation
- Estimated reduction of 500,000 printed paper bills per month
- Carbon emissions reduced by 185 kilograms per month

## 力成: Product price hikes support gross margin; aiming for record annual results this year

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280167.aspx
- anchor: #n1721378
- Companies mentioned: 力成

Facts:
- Revenue this year could exceed NT$83.9 billion in 2022

## To stabilize power supply in Greater Taipei, 台電 plans to invest NT$600 million to replace 80 kilometers of aging lines

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:35:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280165.aspx
- anchor: #n1721360
- Companies mentioned: 台電

Facts:
- Investing more than NT$600 million
- Replacing 12,000 aging distribution transformers
- Up about 4% from 111 last year

## Kaohsiung Senior Citizens' Love Card to add MeNGo pass purchase locations in August

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:35:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280164.aspx
- anchor: #n1721361
- Companies mentioned: 高雄捷運公司

Facts:
- 199 Kaohsiung Bus Unlimited-Ride Monthly Pass
- 399 Kaohsiung City Commuter Monthly Pass

## 邱臣遠 proposes a senior happiness plan, advocating increased subsidies for dentures and other items

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:30:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280163.aspx
- anchor: #n1721362
- Companies mentioned: 台湾民众党

Facts:
- Denture subsidies of up to NT$60,000
- Health insurance subsidy to be raised to NT$826 per month

## 威剛 posts first-half EPS of NT$62.46; proposes NT$18 dividend

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:29:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280160.aspx
- anchor: #n1721357
- Companies mentioned: 威剛

Facts:
- EPS of NT$62.46
- Net income attributable to parent company of NT$10.4 billion
- Cumulative first-half net income attributable to parent company of NT$19.94 billion
- Operating profit of NT$12.77 billion
- EPS of NT$32.39
- Cumulative first-half revenue of NT$64.24 billion
- Up 182.6% year over year
- Gross margin of 47.6%
- Up 13 times year over year

## Financial Times: 輝達 signs US$50 billion lease for Texas data center

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280161.aspx
- anchor: #n1721365
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Hut 8、CoreWeave、OpenAI、軟銀、The Information、華爾街日報

Facts:
- 輝達 (Nvidia) has signed a lease worth up to US$50 billion (about NT$1.6 trillion)
- The company, valued at nearly US$5 trillion
- The entire facility has a capacity of 1GW (Gigawatts)
- 輝達 is also in talks to provide US$250 billion in backing for OpenAI
- 10GW data center that 軟銀 (SoftBank) is building in Ohio
- 輝達's 15-year lease commitment for its Texas site is valued at US$19.6 billion
- The total value over 30 years will reach US$50 billion

## Zhubei Half-City Run to take place on 11/14, combining sports and tourism to promote the city

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280162.aspx
- anchor: #n1721363
- Companies mentioned: 竹北市公所、中央社

Facts:
- The “2026 Zhubei Half-City Run” will take place on Nov. 14
- This year's event features 21-kilometer, 12-kilometer, 4-kilometer and 1-kilometer routes
- The first 500 people to complete registration starting today

## Shalis Kindergarten case in Taipei: 2 childcare workers permanently dismissed; kindergarten license revoked

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:28:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280158.aspx
- anchor: #n1721359
- Companies mentioned: 夏莉絲國際幼兒園、大安森林幼兒園

Facts:
- 2 childcare workers who violated the law
- Each fined NT$600,000
- Cumulative fines total NT$2.352 million
- Fined NT$6,000
- The person in charge and related personnel were fined a total of NT$806,000
- Fines totaling NT$340,000 imposed today

## 農退儲金擴大適用 勞保國保務農者8月起可提繳

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:26:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607280157.aspx
- anchor: #n1721353
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部、勞保局、國保

Facts:
- 政府提繳負擔比例提高至6成
- Individuals must have at least 5 hectares of cultivated land
- Currently, 88,000 people contribute to the farmers' retirement savings program
- The most common contribution rate selected is 10% per month

## 排雲山莊 adds 20 beds and thicker mattresses to improve hikers' sleep quality

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:26:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607280156.aspx
- anchor: #n1721354
- Companies mentioned: 排雲山莊、玉山國家公園管理處、內政部國家公園署

Facts:
- 20 beds added
- 3,402 meters above sea level
- 5-centimeter-thick memory foam mattresses
- 136 beds in total

## 力成 to mass-produce FOPLP for 超微 next year; 博通 helps it enter optical communications

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:25:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280155.aspx
- anchor: #n1721355
- Companies mentioned: 力成、超微、AMD、博通、Broadcom

Facts:
- Mass production expected to begin on schedule in 2027
- AI chips integrating silicon photonics to enter mass production in 2028
- 力成's consolidated revenue for the 2nd quarter was NT$23.116 billion
- Up 8.5% quarter over quarter
- Up 28% year over year
- Consolidated gross margin for the 2nd quarter was 21.8%
- Up 2.4 percentage points quarter over quarter
- Up 5.9 percentage points year over year
- Operating margin for the 2nd quarter was 15.3%
- Up 2.3 percentage points quarter over quarter
- Up 5.1 percentage points year over year
- 2nd-quarter profit attributable to parent company owners was NT$2.219 billion
- Up 20.3% quarter over quarter
- Up 131.1% year over year

## ASEAN Finance / Maintaining production flexibility, 英業達's Thailand subsidiary plans to build a factory

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607283006.aspx
- anchor: #n1721356
- Companies mentioned: 英業達、Inventec Electronics（Thailand）Co., Ltd.

Facts:
- 6.1 billion baht
- NT$5.87 billion

## Presidential Cup drone competition launched; products from the red supply chain are ineligible

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607280154.aspx
- anchor: #n1721344
- Companies mentioned: 總統府、國安會、經濟部、教育部、國科會、工研院、中科院

Facts:
- Presidential Cup 2026 Drone Competition
- 經濟部競賽項目從今天開始報名至8月31日止
- The final will be held at the Greater Tainan Convention and Exhibition Center on Dec. 25

## Car catches fire on Shengli 9th Street in Zhubei; firefighters extinguish blaze, no injuries

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607280153.aspx
- anchor: #n1721340
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣政府消防局

Facts:
- A report was received at 11:22 a.m. today
- The fire covered an area of about 1.5 square meters

## Taoyuan Pearl Coast Music Festival invites NBA slam dunk champion Zach LaVine

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:16:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607280152.aspx
- anchor: #n1721341
- Companies mentioned: 桃園珍珠海岸國際音樂節、NBA、沙加緬度國王、TPBL、台啤永豐雲豹、中華民國唐氏症基金會

Facts:
- 2026桃園珍珠海岸國際音樂節
- The 2026 桃園珍珠海岸國際音樂節 will be held at Zhuwei Fishing Harbor on Aug. 1 and 2
- LaVine, 31

## Seoul uses AI surveillance to prevent suicides; Han River rescue rate rises to over 99%

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:15:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280151.aspx
- anchor: #n1721342
- Companies mentioned: Asilla

Facts:
- The Han River rescue rate rose from 56% in 2012
- to more than 99%
- fell into the water from a height of about 30 meters
- crashed at 60 kilometers per hour
- Nearly 900 cameras were in place last year
- across 17 bridges
- and identified more than 1200 incidents
- About 8 people still could not be rescued

## Tech stocks plunge; Nikkei closes down more than 2500 points

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:12:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280150.aspx
- anchor: #n1721343
- Companies mentioned: 上海宇量昇科技公司、荷蘭艾司摩爾

Facts:
- Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 2566.27 points, or 3.95%
- to close at 62364.92 points
- The Tokyo Stock Price Index plunged 102.48 points, or 2.52%
- to close at 3963.59 points

## Faraday Technology: Third-quarter revenue estimated to fall by a single-digit percentage; gross margin to remain flat

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:12:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280149.aspx
- anchor: #n1721336
- Companies mentioned: 智原科技

Facts:
- Quarterly revenue climbed to NT$3.314 billion
- Up 28% quarter over quarter
- Gross margin fell to 45.2% in the second quarter
- down 2.1 percentage points from the first quarter
- Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$198 million
- up 89.9% quarter on quarter
- Earnings per share were NT$0.76
- Full-year NRE revenue is expected to exceed NT$2 billion
- Quarterly mass-production business revenue is expected to remain above NT$2 billion

## 三大法人 sell a net NT$116.939 billion of Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:09:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280148.aspx
- anchor: #n1721337
- 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 total net selling of NT$116.939 billion
- Taiwan stocks fell 2030.83 points today
- to close at 41603.36 points
- with trading value of NT$809.482 billion
- 自營商 recorded net selling of NT$31.730 billion
- 投信 net bought NT$2.353 billion
- 外資 and 陸資 recorded net selling of NT$87.562 billion

## Seattle food festival shooting suspected to involve gang gunfight; at least 3 suspects involved

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:08:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280147.aspx
- anchor: #n1721338
- Companies mentioned: 西雅圖警察局、美聯社、金恩郡檢察官辦公室、西雅圖少年法院

Facts:
- At least 3 suspects were involved
- one of whom was shot dead
- the 15-year-old suspect who was arrested
- The dead gunman was just 19 years old
- Another 2 people died
- At least 4 people were injured

## 統一投信 steps into a new era with 3.0, obtaining a family office license to enter wealth management for high-net-worth clients

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:07:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280146.aspx
- anchor: #n1721339
- Companies mentioned: 統一投信、聯準會

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks plunged 2030.83 points
- 00981A's assets reached NT$267.8 billion
- The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached about 4.7%

## Major construction projects in the second half of the year: Xinyi Line eastern extension and northern section of the Taoyuan Metro Green Line to open

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:06:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280145.aspx
- anchor: #n1721274
- Companies mentioned: 台北捷運、桃園捷運、中科二林園區

Facts:
- 7 stations on the northern section of the 桃園捷運 Green Line

## 比亞迪低價搶攻日本K-Car市場 電動車稅前價僅38萬

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:02:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607280144.aspx
- anchor: #n1721273
- Companies mentioned: 比亞迪、日產

Facts:
- The suggested retail price starts at 1.95 million yen
- about NT$386,000
- with just over 7,400 vehicles sold to date
- The goal is to secure orders for 10,000 Racco vehicles by the end of this year

## Driver appears dazed with car stopped in the road; Taichung police take driver in for testing, saliva screen positive for drugs

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:59:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607280143.aspx
- anchor: #n1721235
- Companies mentioned: 台中市警察局第六分局市政派出所、台中地方檢察署

Facts:
- Around 9 a.m.

## One-way peak-hour traffic trial on Lane 525, Section 1, Guangfu Road, Hsinchu City, begins 8/11

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:58:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607280142.aspx
- anchor: #n1721236
- Companies mentioned: 新竹市政府、新竹科學園區管理局

Facts:
- The trial control zone runs from a point about 40 meters in front of the Hsinchu Family Support Center on Lane 525, Section 1, Guangfu Road, to the intersection with Jieshou Road

## U.S. investigates Chinese goods allegedly routed through Vietnam to evade origin rules; market fears White House may impose tariffs again

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:57:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607283005.aspx
- anchor: #n1721272
- Companies mentioned: Nike、Apple

Facts:
- Publicly touts seizure of 50,000 pairs of counterfeit Nike sneakers
- submitted a 3581-page report to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
- Vietnamese authorities investigated nearly 20,000 intellectual property infringement cases from 2021 to 2025
- narrow the trade deficit of US$178 billion

## COVID-19 visits rise; cases expected to peak in early August as vaccination picks up

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:55:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607280141.aspx
- anchor: #n1721238
- Companies mentioned: Moderna、Novavax

Facts:
- There were 10,605 outpatient and emergency visits
- 42 new locally transmitted severe cases
- 2 locally transmitted deaths
- A total of 203 domestic cases of severe complications from COVID-19
- including 25 deaths
- Severe cases were among people aged 65 and older, accounting for 73.4%
- and those with a history of chronic illness, accounting for 83.7%
- 90.6% had not received this season's vaccine
- About 1.742 million doses of this season's COVID-19 vaccine have been administered
- Among people aged 65 and older, the first-dose vaccination rate was 21.01%
- Second-dose rate: 0.56%
- A total of 7607 doses were administered last week
- compared with only about 2500 doses in a typical week previously
- Weekly visits peaked at 51,000
- Domestic COVID-19 vaccine supplies are sufficient, with stocks still available

## Green lawmakers say the drone bill should not undermine the new national-protection mountain; KMT says it will not accept emotional blackmail

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:53:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607280140.aspx
- anchor: #n1721130
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨、行政院、國防部、經濟部

Facts:
- NT$210 billion special budget
- 經濟部's 6-year, NT$44.2 billion integrated plan for developing the uncrewed vehicle industry
- more than 267 supply-chain companies

## Lu Hsiu-yen: Impeachment issue can be discussed

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:51:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607280139.aspx
- anchor: #n1721131
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂股份有限公司

Facts:
- 20% delisting standard
- No inspection for 8 years

## 教育部主管高中職免試入學續招 總名額逾1萬

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:42:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607280138.aspx
- anchor: #n1721128
- Companies mentioned: 教育部

Facts:
- A total of 10,320 places
- There were 11,838 places in academic year 114
- There are 86 national high schools
- The 86 national high schools offer 3509 places
- There are 89 private high schools
- The 89 private high schools offer 6811 places

## Traffic controls on Provincial Highway 61 create a cycling-friendly slow-travel experience in Chiayi and Tainan; registration opens now

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:40:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607280137.aspx
- anchor: #n1721129
- Companies mentioned: 雲嘉南濱海管理處、故宮南院、Facebook

Facts:
- 3 events in the “2026 Slow Travel at the Extremes” series

## Man accused of bribing his way to a motorized boat license; Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch sentences him to 5 months

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:37:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607280136.aspx
- anchor: #n1721093
- Companies mentioned: 航港局、中部航務中心、橋頭地方法院、台中地檢署

Facts:
- handed copies of documents, photos and other materials, along with NT$30,000 in cash, to “Mr. Weng”
- sentenced to 5 months in prison
- 1 year of civil rights deprivation

## Japanese, South Korean and Taiwanese stocks tumble in unison; index plunges 2030 points, marking the third-largest point drop in history

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:36:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280132.aspx
- anchor: #n1721091
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、華邦電、南亞科、旺宏、力積電、遠傳、台灣大、中華電、台新投顧

Facts:
- fell 2030.83 points
- a decline of 4.65%
- Trading value increased to NT$809.482 billion
- The electronics index plunged 5.11% today
- The semiconductor index fell 4.42%
- Financial stocks fell less sharply, ending down 1.92%
- The traditional industries' plastics index plunged 8.3%
- The OTC index fell 6.79%
- fell NT$70, or 2.98%
- 鴻海 fell 5.93%
- 遠傳 fell 1.4%
- 台灣大 rose 0.44%
- 中華電 rose 0.36%

## Malaysia pushes smart healthcare transformation, with 台灣 AI care robots emerging as a highlight

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:33:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280135.aspx
- anchor: #n1721088
- Companies mentioned: 馬來西亞、台灣、中國醫藥大學附設醫院、長聯科技、台灣生技醫療照護輔具協會

Facts:
- The 32nd APHM International Healthcare Conference in Malaysia

## Taichung man crashes into 2 cars and flees; police find drugs and drug-laced coffee sachets in the car

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:32:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280134.aspx
- anchor: #n1721089
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Dispatch from the 28th
- 3 minutes past midnight on the 28th

## Mobile network slowdown drill: 台鐵 urges passengers to buy and collect tickets in advance

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:32:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607280133.aspx
- anchor: #n1721090
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- During exercises in central Taiwan (Aug. 10) and northern Taiwan (Aug. 13)

## 歐盟's new AI transparency rules take effect in August; AI-generated content must be labeled by law

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:30:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202607280131.aspx
- anchor: #n1721092
- Companies mentioned: 歐盟、歐洲聯盟、法新社

Facts:
- Businesses must comply with the rules by Dec. 2 at the latest

## Workplace culture affects hepatitis B health; survey finds high risks in finance and insurance, 軍公教 sectors

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:21:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607280130.aspx
- anchor: #n1721071
- Companies mentioned: 金融保險業、軍公教

Facts:
- Work stress and psychological strain ranked highest, accounting for 27.3%
- Eating out and irregular eating habits accounted for 22.6%
- Shift work and sleep deprivation accounted for 21.2%
- Long working hours and overwork accounted for 20.7%
- Drinking culture at work-related social events accounted for 19.3%
- 金融保險業 reached 47.7%
- 軍公教 personnel: 37.5%
- 12.8% of workers have not scheduled health checkups or follow-up visits
- 6% have never had a health checkup or follow-up visit
- 近4成B肝帶原者固定服用護肝保健食品取代定期追蹤回診

## Taipei has a high share of elderly residents; for 8 consecutive years, it has expanded its long-term care workforce using the employment security fund

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:17:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607280129.aspx
- anchor: #n1721069
- Companies mentioned: 世界卫生组织、台北市职能发展学院、劳动部、内政部、台北市立联合医院、社会局、卫生局

Facts:
- 24.18% in Taipei
- People aged 65 and older account for 20.06%
- The number of trainees in Year 110 was 551
- In all other years, the figures were in the 600s or 700s
- The employment rate is above 77%
- The employment rate was 82% to 90% in fiscal years 111 to 114

## August electronics and financial futures both fall

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:05:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280128.aspx
- anchor: #n1720971

Facts:
- Taipei stocks fell 2030.83 points today
- Closed at 41603.36 points
- The August electronic futures contract settled at 2628.00 points
- Down 165.35 points
- A premium of 0.26 points
- The August financial futures contract settled at 3068 points
- Down 73.8 points
- A discount of 28.84 points
- 172 contracts traded
- Electronic spot shares closed at 2627.74 points
- Down 141.52 points
- 330 contracts traded
- Financial spot shares closed at 3096.84 points
- Down 60.66 points

## 尼坦雅胡將晤川普 伊朗戰爭爆發後首會

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:05:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280127.aspx
- anchor: #n1720972
- Companies mentioned: 以色列、美國、伊朗、黎巴嫩、哈瑪斯、耶路撒冷希伯來大學

Facts:
- This will be Netanyahu's 8th meeting with Trump since Trump returned to the White House last year
- The situation in Gaza after 3 years of war

## August Taiwan stock index futures fell 2267 points

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:04:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280126.aspx
- anchor: #n1720970
- Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所

Facts:
- August Taiwan index futures settled at 41613 points, down 2267 points
- Taipei stocks closed down 2030.83 points today
- Closed at 41603.36 points
- Trading value totaled NT$809.482 billion
- August futures: 43880 points
- September futures: 44037 points
- Trading volume: 81,004 contracts
- 294 contracts traded

## 商業署 rolls out 3 key strategies to help 68 restaurant brands expand into 12 countries

- Published: 2026-07-28T14:59:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280125.aspx
- anchor: #n1720909
- Companies mentioned: 山海樓、林聰明沙鍋魚頭、山海豆花、商業署

Facts:
- Taiwan's restaurant industry has become a trillion-dollar industry in recent years
- Revenue last year reached NT$1.0674 trillion
- It has helped 68 restaurant brands expand into 12 countries
- It has helped 68 restaurant brands and 415 products expand into 12 countries and 298 sales channels

## 台股重挫2030點歷史第3大跌點 台積電收2280元失守季線

- Published: 2026-07-28T14:55:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280122.aspx
- anchor: #n1720840
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、鴻海

Facts:
- fell 2030.83 points
- Taiwan stocks closed at 41603.36 points
- Trading value increased to NT$809.482 billion
- 台積電 closed at NT$2280
- Down NT$70
- Below the quarterly moving average of about NT$2347
- 聯發科 closed limit-down at NT$3315
- 鴻海 fell 5.93%
- Closed at NT$238

## 桃園農改場 grows scallions in high-altitude areas to stabilize summer supply and demand

- Published: 2026-07-28T14:51:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607280124.aspx
- anchor: #n1720838
- Companies mentioned: 桃園農改場、農業部、農糧署北區分署、新光部落

Facts:
- Expands the scallion cultivation demonstration area to 0.6 hectares

## Taiwan stocks fell 2030.83 points

- Published: 2026-07-28T14:51:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607280123.aspx
- anchor: #n1720839
- Companies mentioned: 群益臺灣加權正2、主動統一升級50、元大台灣50正2、元大台灣50、凱基台灣TOP50、光鼎、隆銘綠能、鼎固-KY、百容、大蘋果報酬日反一、富邦蘋果正二N、景碩、鼎元、興勤、華邦電

Facts:
- The market closed down 2030.83 points at 41603.36 points
- a decline of 4.65%
- Trading value totaled NT$809.482 billion
- The weighted index opened at 43221.93 points
- The index excluding financial stocks stood at 37130.89 points
- Down 1912.18 points
- Clay and ceramics stocks fell 2.12%
- Food stocks fell 0.02%
- Plastics and chemicals stocks fell 6.33%
- Textile stocks fell 1.35%
- Electrical and machinery stocks fell 5.13%

## Are large numbers of mainland Chinese tourists coming to Taiwan? Starting today, direct flights to 1 county or city fully reopen, and 2 major airlines resume all flights; the latest routes at a glance

- Published: 2026-07-28T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152221
- anchor: #n1723804
- Companies mentioned: 浙江長龍航空、中国東方航空

浙江長龍航空が「成都天府＝台中」直行便を6月28日に開設。台中国際空港の航路が31路線に拡大し、中台湾の観光・経済交流が活性化する。

## Can you buy 0050 at NT$97? Is the biggest split in history confirmed? Online rumors say “1 becomes X” next month; 元大投信 has the answer

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:59:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152253
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3573224-en.html
- anchor: #n1723805
- Companies mentioned: 元大投信、元大台灣50ETF、台積電、鴻海、聯發科、富邦金、國泰金、台灣事實查核中心、證交所、警政署

Facts:
- to close at 41603.36 points
- Plunged 2030.83 points
- a decline of 4.65%
- 0050 now has 3,447,355 beneficiaries
- At one point in 2025, it topped NT$200 per share
- About NT$188.65 before the split
- The share price fell from about NT$188.65 before the split to NT$47.16

## Not olive oil or avocado oil! Doctor reveals the oil that best withstands high-heat cooking: even fast-food chains have changed their formulas

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:59:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152252
- anchor: #n1723806
- Companies mentioned: Steak 'n Shake

Dr. 曾嶔元 says saturated fats are structurally stable, making them suitable for high-heat cooking, and serve important functions in the human body. Scientific opinion is shifting, and even U.S. fast-food chains have resumed using beef tallow, signaling that dietary misconceptions are being overturned.

## A fat cat is no blessing! Veterinarian reveals the health risks of obesity

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:52:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152251
- anchor: #n1723807
- Companies mentioned: 嬌寵醫生

Veterinarians warn that obesity in cats raises the risk of diabetes and joint disease, and that diets should be adjusted especially after neutering. Pet brands have launched specialized functional foods, but emphasize that cats should first be assessed by a veterinarian.

## iPhone 17 Pro loses! The Apple phone Taiwanese people love most is “this one,” praised for its value: smooth and easy to use, great photos, rugged build and incredible battery life

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:47:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150612
- anchor: #n1723808
- Companies mentioned: 傑昇通信

According to sales rankings from Taiwan telecom retailer 傑昇通信, the iPhone 17 series has dominated the market. The standard model has been particularly popular for its value, surpassing 1.76 million units in 9 months and exceeding the year-earlier figure.

## Should you use a turn signal on a bend with no intersecting road? Court ruling provides the answer! “A 3000-yuan fine for the violation” is something many people get wrong

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:47:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152241
- anchor: #n1723809

A Taiwanese court ruled that drivers do not have to use turn signals when following the curve of a road. Many drivers misunderstand the rule, and how to file an administrative appeal has also drawn attention.

## Taiwanese flavors go global! 商業署 launches a three-pronged push to bring in people, send products abroad and open stores overseas; 山海樓, 林聰明 and 山海豆花 become culinary ambassadors to compete in the new international restaurant landscape

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:44:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152247
- anchor: #n1723810
- Companies mentioned: 山海樓、林聰明沙鍋魚頭、山海豆花

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs Administration of Commerce is working with 山海樓, 林聰明沙鍋魚頭 and 山海豆花 to promote the international expansion of Taiwanese cuisine through a 三-pronged strategy: bringing people in, taking products out and expanding stores overseas. It is providing integrated support for attracting tourists, exporting products and opening overseas outlets.

## Japan plans a major hike in permanent residency requirements! Monthly income threshold revealed: proposed rules may include overseas dependent relatives and pension levels; tax delinquencies could lead to revocation

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:37:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152245
- anchor: #n1723811

The Japanese government will tighten screening criteria for permanent residency, newly assessing income, dependent relatives overseas and pension levels. Residency status may also be revoked after approval for deliberate tax nonpayment. Obtaining permanent residency will become more difficult for foreign nationals.

## Cha Eun-woo and Kim Tae-hyung lose! He is crowned the “Top 10 Most Handsome K-pop Gods” champion: stunning, youthful looks and impressive talent

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152123
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3573239-en.html
- anchor: #n1723812
- Companies mentioned: JYP娛樂、Versace、Super Junior、Super Junior-D&E、ODE、BTS、ASTRO、SHINee、BIGBANG、ENHYPEN、Stray Kids

Facts:
- A veteran Korean Wave heartthrob with more than 20 years since his debut
- After ending his partnership with his former agency in 2023

## 6,000 dollars to the national treasury! New traffic enforcement technology takes effect on 11/1: “Violators in 1 county or city will be ticketed instantly,” and most drivers still don’t know

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:27:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152240
- anchor: #n1723813
- Companies mentioned: 苗栗縣警察局

The Miaoli County Police Bureau will install automated enforcement equipment at 2 locations in Toufen City and Zhunan Township, and begin ticketing violations such as running red lights and failing to yield to pedestrians on Nov. 1, 2026. Violators will face hefty fines.

Facts:
- Fines of 1,800 dollars or more and up to 5,400 dollars
- Fines of 1,200 dollars or more and up to 3,600 dollars
- Fines of 3,000 dollars or more and up to 6,000 dollars
- Fines of 600 dollars or more and up to 1,800 dollars

## SK海力士 plunges 13%, while 台積電 falls 70 dollars! Asian chipmakers tumble across the board; foreign media warn of intensifying chip sell-off

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:26:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152239
- anchor: #n1723814
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、三星電子、台積電、東京威力科創、愛德萬測試、鎧俠、VanEck半導體ETF、超微、泰瑞達、美光科技、三星SDI、LG Innotek、LG化學、軟銀集團、Acadian資產管理公司、渣打銀行、長鑫記憶體、蘋果、輝達、Naver、李在明

Asian semiconductor stocks fell across the board, with SK海力士 and 台積電 posting steep declines. Slowing AI investment and China’s push into semiconductors have heightened market concerns.

Facts:
- A 2.98% decline
- Falls below the 2,300-dollar threshold
- VanEck半導體ETF falls more than 2%
- 美光科技 also falls about 2%
- 三星電子 falls more than 12%
- 三星SDI falls more than 10%
- LG Innotek plunges nearly 18%
- LG化學 also falls more than 6%
- 東京威力科創 falls nearly 11%
- Aide

## Don’t add baking soda when cleaning your washing machine! Experts share 4 ways to clean it properly and “one extra step after washing” to prevent mold and extend the machine’s life

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:20:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150728
- anchor: #n1723815
- Companies mentioned: grape

Japanese lifestyle website grape outlined the proper way to clean a washing machine. Improper use of baking soda or bleach can damage the appliance. Four expert tips can help prevent mold and extend its lifespan.

## Has China broken through the US chip blockade? China mass-produces DUV lithography machines; Lu Xingzhi reveals the risk of ASML being “permanently replaced”

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:16:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152237
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3573238-en.html
- anchor: #n1723816
- Companies mentioned: ASML、Nikon、Canon、中芯国际、华虹半导体、长鑫存储、上海宇量昇科技

Facts:
- About 5 units to be produced this year
- About 20 units to be produced in 2027
- ASML to ship 130 units in 2026
- 169 units expected to ship in 2027
- 220 units in 2028
- ASML currently monopolizes nearly 99% of the global immersion DUV market
- China, ASML’s 3rd-largest market, accounts for about 14% of its revenue

## Beijing draws a line ahead of another Xi-Trump meeting! China sets a tariff ceiling and warns the US against targeting Chinese AI companies

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152229
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3573240-en.html
- anchor: #n1723817
- Companies mentioned: 月之暗面、Moonshot AI

Facts:
- During trade negotiations, the US side has already pledged to cap so-called reciprocal tariffs at 20%
- Has 2.8 trillion parameters
- Supports a context length of 1 million tokens
- The effective tariff rate the US currently imposes on imports from China is about 22.2%
- If it is raised by another 7.5 percentage points
- The effective rate would rise to 30%

## More contaminated vegetables! Pesticide levels exceed limits in 3 vegetables popular with Taiwanese; all 18,000 kilograms destroyed, and 2 fruits also fail inspection. See the list

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152151
- anchor: #n1721197
- Companies mentioned: 山多利貿易有限公司、新鮮貿易股份有限公司、東和水果有限公司、泉橋有限公司

Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration found pesticide levels exceeding standards in 12 imported agricultural products. The affected vegetables and fruit came from Japan, China, Thailand and Vietnam, and were all destroyed or returned. Border inspections are being strengthened to protect consumers.

## A new theme park is coming to Taiwan! The largest in the country opens on 8/8, with “30 attractions to enjoy free of charge and convenient transportation”—see the address and highlights

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:54:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152215
- anchor: #n1721198
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府

On Aug. 8, 2026, the largest semi-indoor parent-child play area in Taiwan will open for free at the site of a former Taiwan Railways factory in Kaohsiung. Features include a solar-powered roof and play equipment for different age groups.

## Not Mini Puff or Kuai Kuai! Tourists are rushing to buy 1 “god-tier snack” from Taiwan that’s become a hit in Japan and South Korea. Online commenters praise it: “It’s really delicious”

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:50:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150979
- anchor: #n1721199
- Companies mentioned: 唐吉訶德、義美、華元

Taiwan-made fried-egg-flavored potato chips have become popular with tourists in South Korea and Japan, and have expanded overseas, including sales at Don Quijote.

## Startups discuss AI regulation, saying, “We have a failed template, and that is Europe”

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:50:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152230
- anchor: #n1721200
- Companies mentioned: パランティア、Google、英特爾、台積電、三星

パランティアCEOアレックス・カプが、欧州のAI規制を『失敗したモデル』と批判し、米国に革新促進型のバランスある規制を提言。米中のAI競争激化の中、政策立案に影響を与える可能性。

## Are hackers using AI to speed up attacks? Microsoft launches Project Perception, building a “green team” defense network that automatically patches vulnerabilities

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:47:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152228
- anchor: #n1721201
- Companies mentioned: Mythos

Microsoft announced Project Perception, an autonomous security system powered by AI. It also introduced MAI-Cyber-Flash-1, a model designed specifically for vulnerability analysis, to dramatically improve the speed and accuracy of responses to attacks.

## “These 2 groups” will no longer have to give siblings a forced share of an inheritance! Lawyer warns that “getting 1 thing wrong” in a will could still derail it

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:38:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152222
- anchor: #n1721202

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan amended Article 1223 of the Civil Code, abolishing the reserved share for siblings. Single people and DINK households can freely distribute their assets through a will. The change can prevent siblings from inheriting, but making a will is essential.

## 3,000 dollars to the national treasury! New traffic rules take effect nationwide: “Forget to do 1 thing by 7/31 and you’ll be fined immediately”—see the latest payment and fine rules

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:33:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152180
- anchor: #n1721203

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