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Wellington Koo and an Eswatini commander exchange decorations, demonstrating their resolve to deepen exchanges Published 2026-07-28 20:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Since Fakuze took office in May 2022 Companies mentioned：中華民國政府、史瓦帝尼王國國防軍、國防部、國軍、史國國防軍
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New traffic layout to launch at Taipei’s Chengde-Shishang intersection on July 29, easing traffic flow Published 2026-07-28 20:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The north-to-south motorcycle lanes will expand from 2 lanes to 4 lanes Traffic relief efficiency could improve by about 37% Companies mentioned：台北市交通管制工程處
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岱宇 enters the unmanned vehicle market, establishes US subsidiary and hopes to generate revenue before year-end Published 2026-07-28 20:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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It aims to ship related products overseas before the end of this year, officially contributing to revenue. Companies mentioned：岱宇國際、Santi Innovation
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Basic charge for electricity rates to rise; 農業部 launches subsidies to offset the increase Published 2026-07-28 20:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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An estimated 168,000 agricultural electricity customers will be affected Agricultural electricity customers under the overall metered electricity rate program (228,000 households) The monthly basic charge for metered electricity will rise from NT$35.6 (for consumption up to 20 units) to NT$100 (for consumption up to 56.1 units) A maximum subsidy of NT$129 per billing period A maximum of NT$774 per year Companies mentioned：台電公司、農業部、行政院
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Third wave of searches in 輝達 chip server sales-to-China case; 輝達 manager remanded in custody Published 2026-07-28 20:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 7 suspects have been remanded in custody in the case Prosecutors’ requests to detain and hold 游男 and 3 others incommunicado were approved Request to detain 青雲科技 general manager, a man surnamed Lü, and 2 other defendants approved Companies mentioned：輝達、青雲科技
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In the 中聯 tainted oil case, Hsieh Lung-chieh accuses central government of shifting all blame to businesses Published 2026-07-28 20:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、中央政府、行政院、檢調單位
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MOEA: Kumamoto earthquake did not affect Taiwan firms; 研華 and 台達電 operations normal Published 2026-07-28 20:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Kumamoto, Japan, this afternoon Companies mentioned：研華、台達電、友懇、東京之星、台積電、JASM
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Taiwan stocks plunge; 金管會 says overall collateral maintenance ratio remains at 175% Published 2026-07-28 20:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan’s stock market closed today at 41603.36 points fell 2030.83 points The overall collateral maintenance ratio for margin trading was 175.12% The 130% minimum margin call threshold set by 券商 Securities lending sales accounted for 3.80% of market trading value The price-to-earnings ratio of the main market was about 31.78 times as of the end of June this year Cash dividend yield of 1.56% 1.59% including stock dividends Domestic listed and over-the-counter companies posted combined revenue of about NT$30.49 trillion through the end of June this year Up 35.96% from the same period last year Companies mentioned：金管會、券商
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麥味登 teams up with 小熊維尼 to tap the IP economy, targets double-digit revenue growth Published 2026-07-28 20:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Revenue grew 19% in the first half Long-term target of up to 2000 stores About 1033 stores currently Forecast to reach 1100 stores by year-end Indonesia targets 38 炸雞大獅 outlets this year 36 outlets have opened 1 tenth of entrepreneurs are under 30 More than 20% of franchisees operate multiple stores Target raised to 35% to 40% Companies mentioned：麥味登、小熊維尼、史努比、迪士尼、揚秦國際企業、炸雞大獅
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White phosphorus leak at 駐韓美軍 base; residents briefly told to evacuate Published 2026-07-28 20:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The evacuation notice for residents was lifted about half an hour later Companies mentioned：駐韓美軍、韓國行政安全部、韓聯社、世界衛生組織、路透社、中央社、烏山空軍基地
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto; weather agency monitoring aftershocks and tsunami impact Published 2026-07-28 20:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake Maximum intensity of 7 Original 2011年311地震 A significant foreshock of magnitude 7.3 The mainshock, with a magnitude of 9 Tsunami waves reached level 1 or higher (about 30 centimeters to 1 meter) Earthquakes with a focal depth of less than 35 kilometers Companies mentioned：日本氣象廳、中央氣象署、太平洋海嘯警報中心
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AIT releases photo of Taiwan and US coast guard vessels together; scholar says security cooperation is advancing through institutionalization Published 2026-07-28 20:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Coast Guard Administration’s 4,000-ton patrol and rescue vessel Taipei The United States will send 6 Coast Guard vessels to the western Pacific Companies mentioned：美國在台協會、AIT、台灣海巡署、國防安全研究院、開南大學
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Reuters: China begins mass production of domestically developed immersion DUV lithography machines Published 2026-07-28 20:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 5 machines are expected to be produced this year Production to rise to about 20 machines in 2027 Registered capital of 7 billion yuan About US$1 billion About 16% of ASML’s net sales in the first half of this year ASML shares plunged 8% yesterday ASML shares fell a further 1.6% Companies mentioned：上海爱晟纳电子科技集团、ASML、中芯国际、华虹半导体、长鑫存储、摩根大通
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After powerful earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, Foreign Ministry calls the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association to offer assistance at any time Published 2026-07-28 20:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Magnitude 7.1 Maximum intensity of 7 Focal depth of 10 kilometers Companies mentioned：日本台湾交流協会、駐福岡辦事處
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Oyster research procurement case involved alleged favoritism; 4 Lienchiang civil servants acquitted in first trial Published 2026-07-28 20:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：海洋大學
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‘Oil Is None of Your Business’ video case: 內政部 says police verified the complaint in accordance with the law Published 2026-07-28 20:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中央社、內政部、立法院、警政署、刑事警察局
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Zhang Zheng-yu’s base-stealing motives are hard to read; Dragons’ aggressive base running gives them an edge Published 2026-07-28 20:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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He has stolen 19 bases so far this season Original 暫居盜壘王的樂天桃猿隊陳晨威20次 Teammate Kuo Tien-hsin ranks 3rd with 17 stolen bases Companies mentioned：味全龍隊、樂天桃猿隊
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Kumamoto earthquake prompts 318 emergency calls; at least 7 fires reported in Kumamoto Prefecture Published 2026-07-28 20:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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318 emergency calls to 110 7 fires 280 emergency calls to 110 18 cases 7 cases 6 cases 5 cases 2 cases 2 fires 2 rescue cases 3 fires 4 rescue cases 3 rescue cases 5 rescue cases 20 reports of damage, including collapsed homes 1.5 kilometers 10 cities Companies mentioned：熊本県、福岡県、佐賀県、鹿児島県、宮崎県、長崎県、九州新幹線、三角線、吉都線、肥薩線、JR八代站
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Chen Ting-fei proposes ‘five major tourism corridors,’ hopes to make Tainan a tourism capital Published 2026-07-28 20:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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10 years as a city councilor 18 years as a legislator Companies mentioned：民進黨、台南市長、中央社
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ES-30 hybrid-electric passenger plane receives airworthiness certification; 冰島航空 plans green fleet Published 2026-07-28 20:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Signed letters of intent to purchase 5 ES-30 hybrid-electric passenger planes Can carry up to 30 passengers The aircraft can fly 200 kilometers on battery power alone Range can be extended substantially to 800 kilometers Operating costs are estimated to be more than 40% lower than those of conventional regional aircraft About 500 letters of intent and confirmed orders received to date The 2 companies each ordered 100 aircraft Companies mentioned：冰島航空、哈德航太、美國聯合航空、梅沙航空、加拿大航空、突破能源風險投資基金
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US correspondent in Taiwan: Taiwan’s move away from reliance on China offers a lesson for democracies Published 2026-07-28 20:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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China was Taiwan’s largest trading partner at the time, with bilateral trade exceeding US$119 billion Next was ASEAN, at US$62 billion Trade with the United States totaled just US$47.4 billion Taiwan’s economic growth rate that year was 2% 台積電 plans to invest US$265 billion to expand its US operations Taiwan’s economy grew 14.6% in the first quarter of this year The benefits of Taiwan’s shift in trade and economic ties are becoming evident, with economic growth forecast to reach 10% this year. More than twice China’s 4.3% growth rate. At the peak in 2010, more than 83% of Taiwan’s outbound investment went to China. In the first 5 months of this year, that share fell to 0.9%. Companies mentioned：日經亞洲、台積電
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Reserved shares for siblings to be abolished; experts warn they may still inherit if no will is made. Published 2026-07-28 20:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The reserved portion for siblings is 1/3 of their statutory inheritance share The new rules will take effect 6 months after promulgation. Companies mentioned：資誠聯合會計師事務所、勤業眾信聯合會計師事務所
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Tech stocks in Seoul and Tokyo lead declines as most Asian markets close lower. Published 2026-07-28 19:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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SK海力士 (SK Hynix) plunges 14.7%. 三星電子 (Samsung Electronics) tumbles more than 13%. South Korea’s KOSPI plunges 10.8%. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 falls 4%. 鎧俠 (Kioxia) shares plunge more than 18%. 愛德萬測試 (Advantest) and 東京威力科創 (Tokyo Electron) plunge 10% and 11%, respectively. Taipei stocks also fall more than 4% as heavyweight 台積電 is hit hard. Companies mentioned：上海宇量昇科技公司、荷蘭艾司摩爾、SK海力士、三星電子、鎧俠、愛德萬測試、東京威力科創、台積電、SPI資產管理公司
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Kumamoto earthquake: Cho Jung-tai directs Foreign Ministry to monitor damage; special search-and-rescue team on standby. Published 2026-07-28 19:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kumamoto, Japan. Maximum intensity of 7 A tsunami about one meter high is possible. Companies mentioned：Facebook
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Japan’s Meteorological Agency officially names the magnitude 7.1 quake the “令和8年熊本地震.” Published 2026-07-28 19:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake January 2024 April 2016 Companies mentioned：日本放送協會（NHK）
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比亞迪 launches its first light electric vehicle, RACCO, targeting Japanese automakers’ stronghold in the kei-car market. Published 2026-07-28 19:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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RACCO starts at ¥2.14 million including tax (about NT$420,000). It will be offered in versions with ranges of 210 kilometers and 320 kilometers on a full charge. The goal is to secure 10,000 orders within the year. The higher-end 300Premium model is priced at ¥2.497 million (about NT$490,000). 日產汽車 (Nissan)’s SAKURA starts at ¥2.4486 million for the entry-level model (about NT$480,000). The top-of-the-line version is priced at ¥2.9986 million (about NT$590,000). Companies mentioned：比亞迪、日產汽車、本田、Honda、Suzuki
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CPBL tests electronic strike zone in minor league; Tseng Jen-ho becomes first to challenge a curveball call. Published 2026-07-28 19:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The CPBL will begin testing it in minor league games starting on the 21st. Companies mentioned：味全龍、中信兄弟
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Lawmakers propose cutting import tariffs on passenger cars; Finance Ministry says move is not advisable at this stage. Published 2026-07-28 19:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The estimated net tax revenue loss is about NT$52.3 billion to NT$60.1 billion. Last year, the total value of imported passenger cars in Taiwan was about NT$210.3 billion. Tariff revenue was NT$36.8 billion. The impact would affect about NT$84.774 billion in output. The livelihoods of 82,600 related workers. Last year, the total value of imports of 9 auto parts was about NT$21.3 billion. Tariff revenue was NT$1.8 billion. The total value of imports of 13 parts was about NT$13.5 billion. Tariff revenue was NT$2 billion. The preliminary estimate of net tax revenue loss is about NT$826 million. Net tax revenue is expected to increase by about NT$52 million. Companies mentioned：經濟部、財政部
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Digital Affairs Ministry issues guidelines for certifying AI industry talent, setting standards and shaping an ecosystem. Published 2026-07-28 19:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The guidelines cover 3 categories: using AI tools, developing AI models and conducting AI research. Companies mentioned：1111人力銀行、Yourator、資策會
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Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act amendment passes third reading; 內政部 says measures to curb drug-impaired driving will be implemented promptly. Published 2026-07-28 19:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Fines for drug-impaired motorcycle driving rise to NT$120,000. Fines for drug-impaired driving rise to NT$150,000 for cars. Repeat offenders will face an additional NT$90,000 fine each time, based on the fine imposed for the previous offense. Refusing a drug-driving test carries a fine of NT$270,000 for a first offense. Repeat offenders will face an additional NT$180,000 fine, based on the fine imposed for the previous offense. Fines range from NT$6,000 to NT$15,000. Fines for drunk or drug-impaired driving of slow-moving vehicles rise from NT$1,200–NT$2,400 to NT$2,400–NT$12,000. The fine for refusing a test rises from NT$4,800 to NT$24,000. They may not reapply for a license for 3 years. Companies mentioned：內政部、交通部、行政院、警政署
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旺宏: eMMC price increases expected to continue through the 4th quarter; NT$15.8 billion added for capacity expansion. Published 2026-07-28 19:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Quarterly revenue climbs to NT$19.125 billion. Up 83% from the previous quarter. Gross margin surges to 64.4%. Up 23.6 percentage points from the 1st quarter. After-tax net profit of NT$7.736 billion. Up 335% from the previous quarter. Earnings per share of NT$3.91. Revenue for the first half totaled NT$29.593 billion Up 129% year over year. Gross margin of 56.1%. Up 39.5 percentage points from the same period last year. After-tax net profit of NT$9.515 billion. Earnings per share of NT$4.82. Previously planned to spend NT$22 billion on capacity expansion. A total of NT$37.8 billion will be invested in capacity expansion. Companies mentioned：旺宏
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Finance Ministry: 惠譽 maintains Taiwan’s long-term sovereign rating at AA, citing economic growth. Published 2026-07-28 19:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Fiscal surpluses across all levels of government in fiscal 2026 are about 1.3% of GDP. 27.6% in 2025. 20% The 50% debt ceiling rule. Companies mentioned：惠譽、FitchRatings
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Explosion heard at 永旺 mall after strong Kumamoto quake; part of 2nd floor collapses, trapping several people. Published 2026-07-28 19:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Part of the building’s 2nd floor collapses. Companies mentioned：永旺夢樂城熊本、永旺、日本放送協會
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Magnitude 7.1 Kumamoto quake jolts buildings violently; Taiwanese visitor to Japan says it felt like a thrill ride. Published 2026-07-28 19:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake Maximum intensity of 7 4th floor of the office. Lasted nearly 30 minutes. Companies mentioned：熊本市、熊本城、熊本台商圈
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“Oil Is None of Your Business” video suspected of document forgery; Taipei prosecutors open a separate investigation. Published 2026-07-28 19:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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(Editor: Lin Shuhui) 1150728 Companies mentioned：中央社
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Shocking scene of a cockroach crawling on a wound; Song Baiwei’s character in new drama is wildly eccentric. Published 2026-07-28 19:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中央社、聰明鎮、伊藤潤二
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Meal funding for community care centers in Miaoli County raised to NT$10,000; takes effect in September. Published 2026-07-28 19:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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NT$7,000 per month. NT$2,000 or more. 235 centers. NT$10.26 million in funding. NT$2 million Companies mentioned：苗栗縣、苗栗縣政府、社會處
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Mixed performance in manufacturing; central bank says traditional industries face pressure from China’s low-priced dumping and U.S. tariffs. Published 2026-07-28 19:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Economic growth this year is expected to exceed 10%. Taiwan’s consumer price index (CPI) is up 1.93% year over year this year. The average forecast for Taiwan’s inflation rate next year is 1.8%. Companies mentioned：中央銀行、立法院財委會、電子資通訊製造業、台灣傳統製造業、日本、韓國、中國大陸、美國
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Kinmen Kaoliang and Pingtung roses make a dream debut after 3 years of development by the Kinmen Kaoliang team. Published 2026-07-28 19:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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3 years of development. A farm covering 25 hectares. A 43-degree golden balance point. Companies mentioned：中山招待所、金門酒廠、味丹企業
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Original 8/10起肺鏈疫苗1劑搞定 盼打造長輩4成接種率 Published 2026-07-28 19:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Vaccinations completed for 180,000 people Original 將整體接種率提升至4成 An estimated 3.17 million people 31% 36% 40% The market price is about NT$4,500 to NT$5,500 per dose The government is investing about NT$900 million About 2,800 contracted medical facilities A cumulative total of 156 confirmed cases of invasive pneumococcal disease Among them, 19 died Original 65歲以上民眾約占5成為多 Companies mentioned：疾管署、衛福部、傳染病防治諮詢會
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Ye Junzhang jokes about memories with Yang Dai-kang, reigniting discussion of star players returning to the CPBL Published 2026-07-28 19:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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39-year-old Japan-based star Yang Dai-kang 21-year professional baseball career Companies mentioned：味全龍隊、Oisix新潟天鵝之皇隊
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Strong earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture coincides with governor's visit to Taichung; Lu Shiow-yen conveys condolences Published 2026-07-28 19:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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To date, 3 towns and cities in Kumamoto Prefecture have established sister-district ties with administrative districts in Taichung Companies mentioned：台積電
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中光電: Q2 losses narrowed; parts shortages remain a variable in Q3 Published 2026-07-28 19:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Q2 consolidated revenue was NT$10.035 billion Consolidated after-tax net loss of NT$74 million Net loss attributable to the parent company of NT$77 million Q2 basic loss per share was NT$0.2 NT$119 million in Q1 Q2 consolidated operating loss of NT$83 million Q1 operating loss of NT$142 million Q3 shipments of laptop display backlight modules and related products could fall 30% quarter over quarter Companies mentioned：中強光電、中光電
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Explosion-like sound reported at 永旺 shopping mall after Kumamoto quake; reports say blast sent exterior wall crashing onto passing vehicles Published 2026-07-28 19:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 200 people have been evacuated to the parking lot The facility covers an area of 224,000 square meters Total floor area of 120,000 square meters The parking facility can accommodate about 5,000 vehicles Companies mentioned：永旺夢樂城熊本、永旺、AEON、日本放送協會、NHK、日本氣象廳
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Original 故宮北院龍藏經特展吸引人潮 南院能量也蠻強 Published 2026-07-28 19:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The complete set comprises 108 cases Gold purchased for more than 370,000 taels of silver Companies mentioned：故宮北院、故宮南院、Facebook
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Jiansheng plans to list on the emerging stock market on Aug. 3, pushing smart in-vehicle vision solutions Published 2026-07-28 19:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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健生實業 is expected to list on the emerging stock market on Aug. 3 Original 全球前10大汽車及重機品牌滲透率約6成 Companies mentioned：健生實業、村上開明堂、豐田
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New appointments at 法務部: Secretary-General Chen Yu-ping and Forensic Science Center Director Zhang Jie-qin Published 2026-07-28 19:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Personnel changes take effect on Aug. 26, when they assume their new posts Companies mentioned：法務部、最高檢察署、台灣高等檢察署、法醫研究所
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Kaohsiung's Jiuru Bridge upgraded; New Construction Office says it will open to traffic as scheduled on 7/31 Published 2026-07-28 19:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Expected to officially open to traffic on the 31st Traffic wardens are expected to be stationed to assist with traffic flow and control for about 2 months after the bridge opens Companies mentioned：高雄市、市府新工處、市府工務局、市府交通局、警察局、捷運局
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Original 大聯大通過處分日電貿1892張 出清持股 Published 2026-07-28 19:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sell 1,892 lots of 日電貿 common shares held Total transaction value is expected to be at least NT$170 million Cumulative sales of 3,957 lots of 日電貿 shares Total transaction value of NT$290 million Original 大聯大透過世友持有日電貿約5849張 Shareholding ratio of 2.75% Raise its stake in 日電貿 to about 36% Companies mentioned：大聯大、世友投資、日電貿、文曄
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Strong earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto; Chen Chi-mai says Kaohsiung is willing to provide all necessary assistance Published 2026-07-28 19:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake Maximum intensity of 7 Seismic intensity of 6 upper Seismic intensity of 6 lower Companies mentioned：Facebook
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After demanding 台灣 relocate, 南非's e-visa application website lists it as China Taiwan Published 2026-07-28 19:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 南非政府自2024年10月起2度致函要求台灣駐處遷離首都普利托利亞 On July 21, 2025, it again issued a notice in the government gazette Companies mentioned：南非、台灣、中華民國、中華人民共和國、G20、中央社、外交部、南非電子簽證、南非聯絡辦事處、台北商務辦事處、駐約翰尼斯堡台北商務辦事處、駐開普敦台北商務辦事處
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中聯 tainted oil case: Hsinchu City says 16 schools purchased 41 barrels Published 2026-07-28 19:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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16 schools 41 barrels The affected batch number is 20270416000403 Companies mentioned：中聯、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署、益康
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto; 2 台灣虎航 flights delayed until the 29th Published 2026-07-28 19:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake More than 400 passengers and tour leaders 18 tour groups 476 passengers Companies mentioned：台灣虎航、華航、星宇航空、雄獅旅遊、可樂旅遊
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謝國樑 accused of handling election affairs during work hours; Keelung City Government says leave was taken in accordance with the law Published 2026-07-28 19:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、基隆市府
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Chroma's Q2 profit hits another record, with earnings exceeding 1 times capital for 2 consecutive quarters Published 2026-07-28 19:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was NT$494 million Up 44.5% quarter over quarter Up 129.1% from the same period in 2025 Q2 earnings per share were NT$15.02 Chroma's Q2 consolidated revenue was NT$1.64 billion Up 20.8% quarter over quarter Up 34.9% from the same period last year Quarterly gross margin was 57.5% Up 0.7 percentage points quarter over quarter Up 1.7 percentage points year over year Operating profit margin was 34.7% Up 5.4 percentage points quarter over quarter Companies mentioned：中華精測
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Kumamoto quake reportedly leaves 50 injured and 12 homes collapsed; explosion-like sound and white smoke reported at 永旺 mall Published 2026-07-28 19:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake More than 50 injured 12 house-collapse incidents 9 people missing or trapped inside buildings Companies mentioned：永旺、日本放送協會（NHK）、永旺夢樂城熊本
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Original 外資賣超台股875億 法人：橫盤築底觀察半年線支撐 Published 2026-07-28 19:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Original 台股今日暴跌2030點，創下歷史紀錄。外資大量賣超市值型ETF，法人建議以時間換取空間，並觀察半年線支撐以釐清落底跡象。
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Taiwan stocks closed at 41,603.36 points today fell 2030.83 points Foreign and mainland Chinese investors sold a net NT$87.562 billion 主動統一升級50, net sales of 232,800 lots 元大台灣50, net sales of 148,100 lots 凱基台灣TOP50, net sales of 60,800 lots 主動統一升級50 saw the largest net selling, at more than 230,000 lots Daily trading value reached NT$1.33 trillion on July 17 Trading value contracted to NT$809.4 billion today Original 大盤半年線約39194點 Companies mentioned：主動統一升級50、元大台灣50、凱基台灣TOP50、主動統一台股增長、主動復華未來50、元大高股息、主動富邦台灣龍耀、元大台灣50正2、力積電、台新新光金、台積電
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AIT raises Taiwan-U.S. maritime cooperation; Kuan Bi-ling says 台灣 is a reliable partner of the United States Published 2026-07-28 19:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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When she invited AIT Director Raymond Greene and then-AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Zhang Zilin aboard the Yunlin vessel on Jan. 30 to write Spring Festival couplets and make dumplings Companies mentioned：美國在台協會、AIT、台灣海巡署、海洋委員會、海巡署、Facebook
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Claims that 中聯 oil products were removed from shelves questioned; Chen Shih-chung says they are baseless accusations that distort the facts Published 2026-07-28 19:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、行政院、國民黨、衛福部
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Yan Xiao-yun seeks medical care for heart pain, cries with emotion after hearing her own heartbeat Published 2026-07-28 19:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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“Upstairs, Downstairs” will air on 中視 from Monday to Friday at 8 p.m. starting on the 29th Companies mentioned：中視
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AIT releases photos of a Taiwan-U.S. coast guard flotilla underway; Coast Guard Administration says cooperation has produced outstanding results Published 2026-07-28 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Recently, the Coast Guard and U.S. counterparts worked together to bust a high-end chip smuggling case Companies mentioned：美國在台協會、美國海岸防衛隊、台灣海巡署、海洋委員會
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After a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, aftershocks remain active; Japan Meteorological Agency: A larger earthquake cannot be ruled out Published 2026-07-28 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake Maximum intensity of 7 2016 Kumamoto earthquake January 1, 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake Companies mentioned：気象廳
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Asian stocks tumble as hot money flows out; Taiwan dollar plunges 1.5 jiao intraday, closing at 32.384 Published 2026-07-28 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Stocks plunged across Asian markets amid concerns about AI investment, with Taiwanese stocks recording their 3rd-largest drop ever. The New Taiwan dollar also fell amid foreign capital outflows, prompting the central bank to intervene.
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Taiwan stocks closed at 41603.36 points, down 2030.83 points, marking the 3rd-largest closing-point loss in history. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were net sellers of NT$87.562 billion in Taiwan stocks. The Taiwan dollar closed at 32.384, depreciating by 7.9 cents. Total trading volume in the Taipei and Yuan Tai foreign exchange markets was US$2.5265 billion. Companies mentioned：Goldman Sachs
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Keiji Furuya: Japan and Taiwan have a relationship of trust; renaming 日華懇 clearly conveys this message Published 2026-07-28 18:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Gifu Prefecture is just 34 minutes from Tokyo 13 minutes to Nagoya Companies mentioned：日華懇、台積電
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Guardians' batting falters in second half; Manager Kuang says keeping pace in close games drains players Published 2026-07-28 18:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Ranked 2nd in the first half of the season Team batting average of 2成50 Team batting average of 1成94 Worst among 6 teams The 13 games before the match Companies mentioned：富邦悍將隊
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Original 伊朗外長與阿曼、沙烏地通話 討論荷莫茲海峽議題 Published 2026-07-28 18:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：伊朗、阿曼、沙烏地阿拉伯、荷莫茲海峽、青年運動
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Chang Yi followed Yang Dai-kang to play baseball in Japan, praises his cousin as a role model and wishes him a happy retirement Published 2026-07-28 18:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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39-year-old veteran Yang Dai-kang, who played in Japan 21-year professional baseball career Companies mentioned：富邦悍將、Oisix新潟天鵝之皇隊
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Myanmar-born Singapore permanent resident accused of funding terrorism faces a maximum fine of 12.5 million and 10 years in prison Published 2026-07-28 18:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A maximum of 500,000 Singapore dollars Up to 10 years in prison About NT$12.54 million US$72.28 About NT$2,300 US$1 Companies mentioned：新加坡內部安全局（ISD）、新加坡內政部（MHA）、商業事務局（CAD）、PayPal、X
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Bee swarm attack on Alangyi Trail in Taitung sends 11 teachers and students to hospital; no lives in danger Published 2026-07-28 18:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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11 people, including teachers and students A total of 45 people, including students, teachers, volunteers, coaches and medical personnel 200 meters from the entrance to Alangyi Trail Companies mentioned：新竹某國中
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Germany plans resilience fund to help businesses counter hybrid warfare threats Published 2026-07-28 18:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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An earlier proposal called for the government to invest 500 million euros annually for 4 consecutive years Recent discussions have scaled the amount back to about 215 million euros a year Companies mentioned：Handelsblatt、BDEW
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Cheng Li-wun says KMT rule is a gold-standard brand; Wei Ping-cheng's candidacy is not a bid to deceive voters Published 2026-07-28 18:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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8 years of accomplishments have earned a good reputation Companies mentioned：國民黨、彰化縣長、王惠美、陳素月、邱建富
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China's overcapacity sparks global concern; officials stress plans to expand imports Published 2026-07-28 18:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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China's trade surplus topped US$1 trillion for the first time in 2025, reaching US$1.18 trillion Original 德國總理梅爾茨（Friedrich Merz）便指當前歐洲每天對中國高達10億歐元的貿易逆差 China's goods imports grew by 22.1% in the first half of this year China has established more than 50,000 companies overseas Investment stock exceeds US$3 trillion Companies mentioned：中國商務部、國務院新聞辦公室、德國總理梅爾茨、商務部政策研究室、歐盟貿易事務專員塞夫柯維奇
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New route at Taichung Airport: 2 weekly direct flights between Chengdu Tianfu and Taichung Published 2026-07-28 18:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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31 routes in total 20 scheduled routes 11 nonscheduled routes 3 scheduled cross-strait routes 30 minutes Companies mentioned：浙江長龍航空、台中國際機場、成都天府國際機場
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Commemorative armband for Han Kuang 42 unveiled to honor outstanding reservists in the exercise Published 2026-07-28 18:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：國防部、文化總會、青年日報
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Original 李四川提樹林鐵路地下化 蘇巧慧抨丟中央來解決 Published 2026-07-28 18:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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She has held countless meetings on this issue over the past 10 years The project would require the demolition and relocation of hundreds of homes Companies mentioned：李四川、蘇巧慧、國民黨、民進黨、侯友宜、朱立倫、郭音蘭
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Moisture gradually decreases; localized heavy rain possible in mountainous areas on the 29th Published 2026-07-28 18:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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maximum sustained winds near the center of 35 meters per second Level 七 winds, with an average gale-force wind radius of 120 kilometers Highs of around 33 to 35 degrees across Taiwan Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署、氣象署
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Tsai Ing-wen visits 2 major projects from her time in office in support of medical care in Yunlin Published 2026-07-28 18:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 總經費新台幣129億元的「台大醫院雲林分院虎尾院區二期擴建計畫」 The 3.9 billion "國家高齡醫學暨健康福祉研究中心" Bed capacity is expected to expand to about 1500 Companies mentioned：台大醫院、國家高齡醫學暨健康福祉研究中心
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Finance Ministry proposes adding rules for bonded trucks under full-time monitoring; compliant operators' security deposits to be halved Published 2026-07-28 18:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A security deposit of NT$50,000 per bonded truck A security deposit of NT$25,000 Companies mentioned：財政部、財政部關務署、中央社
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Kumamoto earthquake reaches intensity 7; Costco shelves topple and a bridge in Yatsushiro collapses Published 2026-07-28 18:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake Maximum intensity 7 Seismic intensity of 6 upper Seismic intensity of 6 lower Companies mentioned：Costco、日本放送協會（NHK）、西日本高速公路、日本JR貨物鐵道
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Kumamoto earthquake: President Lai expresses condolences and concern in Japanese Published 2026-07-28 18:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake Maximum intensity of 7 Focal depth of 10 kilometers Companies mentioned：X
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Original 歐盟首度動用和平機制援菲 提升海域監控能力 Published 2026-07-28 18:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 歐盟部長理事會（Council of the European Union）通過首度運用「歐洲和平機制」（European Peace Facility, EPF）向菲律賓提供1500萬歐元（約新台幣5.5億元）援助。 Original 菲律賓、美國與日本於21日至25日在南海舉行海上聯合巡航演習期間，監測到中國船艦出現在演習海域附近，但未發生任何挑釁事件。 Companies mentioned：歐盟、菲律賓、東南亞國家協會、美國、日本
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Chung Hsing University research identifies key anti-aging properties of shell ginger; extracellular vesicles repair skin and boost cellular energy Published 2026-07-28 18:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Nanometer-scale extracellular vesicles were isolated from leaves Companies mentioned：國立中興大學、高雄醫學大學、中國醫藥大學
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Luo Yi-jun: No shortage of COVID-19 rapid tests; choose UCC for weekend illness Published 2026-07-28 18:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Weekly visits could reach 51,000 Domestic suppliers still have about 630,000 COVID-19 rapid tests in stock Demand for COVID-19 rapid tests is expected to be about 330,000 to 590,000 doses Companies mentioned：全家便利商店、全聯福利中心、大樹藥局、丁丁藥局
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Original 115年首例日本腦炎死亡 7旬婦住院1週呼吸衰竭病逝 Published 2026-07-28 18:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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First Japanese encephalitis death case this year Woman in her 70s Hospitalized for about 1 week 2 new Japanese encephalitis cases A man in his 50s 10 confirmed cases so far this year 1 of them died 桃園市: 6 cases Companies mentioned：疾管署、衛生福利部、桃園市、桃園區、大園區、彰化縣、雲林縣、嘉義縣、花蓮縣、農業處、養鴿協會
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Asian stocks fall; all 4 major A-share indexes close lower as technology stocks are hit across the board Published 2026-07-28 18:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Shanghai Composite Index falls 1.16% Shenzhen Component Index falls 4.52% ChiNext Index falls 7.35% STAR Composite Index falls 5.93% Turnover on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges totals 2.03 trillion yuan 長鑫科技 closes down 4.08% today Closes at 47 yuan Trading volume of 44.4 billion yuan Total market capitalization of 3.14 trillion yuan Companies mentioned：長鑫科技、華鑫證券、第一財經、每日經濟新聞
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Finance Ministry invites businesses in central Taiwan to provide warehouses as training sites for drug-sniffing dogs Published 2026-07-28 18:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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12 companies have supported drug-sniffing dog training for many years Companies mentioned：裕隆汽車、旭東機械、京揚國際、大宇紗筒、新可大國際、野寶科技、愛爾蘭商速聯台灣分公司、英特盛科技、杰鑫國際物流、永湖複合材料、全順報關行、慧綺
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Minimum coverage set for third-party liability insurance for taxis and buses; takes effect 12/19 Published 2026-07-28 18:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A fine of NT$100,000 to NT$500,000 Fines of NT$3,000 to NT$30,000 NT$10 million per accident for bodily injury NT$100,000 per accident for property damage NT$3 million per accident for bodily injury NT$200,000 per accident for property damage Companies mentioned：交通部
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Magnitude 7.1 quake strikes Kumamoto; Sanae Takaichi orders all-out disaster response Published 2026-07-28 18:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake Maximum intensity of 7 Companies mentioned：日本政府、NHK、内閣官房長官、木原稔、首相官邸、警察、消防、自衛隊、海上保安庁
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蔡亘晏 joins a singing-and-dancing girl group in new drama, exclaiming that her dream has come true Published 2026-07-28 18:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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AIRTAC raises this year's growth outlook; demand from electronics, batteries and automotive sectors looks strong Published 2026-07-28 18:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Raised its target for business growth to more than 20% Unaudited consolidated revenue for Q2 totaled NT$12.164 billion Q2 consolidated gross margin was 49.72% Quarterly operating margin was 35.06% Q2 profit attributable to owners of the parent totaled NT$3.31 billion Q2 earnings per share were NT$16.55 Unaudited consolidated revenue at 亞德客-KY totaled NT$22.178 billion in the first 6 months of this year Up 30.08% year over year. First-half consolidated gross margin was 48.93% First-half operating margin was 34.22% First-half after-tax profit totaled NT$5.982 billion First-half earnings per share were NT$29.91 EPS was NT$19.86 in the same period last year Companies mentioned：亞德客-KY
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