AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-28 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 108 items from 3 sources; Japan, 13 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Liu Ji-hung’s fly ball landed but turned into a double play; Manager Ye explains the rationale for requesting an assisted reviewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727272Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:34:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tunghai’s Department of Political Science issued a statement opposing discriminatory remarks; Ke Luo has graduated and left Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727273Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:34:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 熊本縣 governor visits Taichung, flies back to Japan before the earthquake strikeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727274https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727274Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:30:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA First death reported after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto; Japanese media report 1 fatalityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727271Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:21:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiang Han’s 13 consecutive quality starts help the Dragons win; he does not pursue strikeouts but likes themhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727269Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:19:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery’s Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115182; 2 tickets won the jackpothttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727270Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA NT$910 million Lotto jackpot won by 1 ticket; winning ticket sold in Taipei’s Songshan Districthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727267Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:06:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Visa reportedly cutting about 2,600 jobs, or 7% of its global workforcehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727266Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:02:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI concerns weigh on chip stocks; most U.S. stocks open lower, with the Nasdaq fallinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727143Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:54:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 蘋果 CEO-designate praises entertainment business, vows to sustain its momentumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727144Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:49:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Szu-yu and Wu Ying-hsuan win WTT feeder event, celebrate birthday earlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727139Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:38:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Dream team for U.S. Open mixed doubles: 喬科維奇 partners with 莎芭蓮卡 to compete for $1 million in prize moneyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727140Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:36:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign-currency life insurance policies generated NT$233.4 billion in new premiums in the first 5 months, a 4-year highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727137Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:33:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 陳傑憲開轟單場3安2打點 助獅擊敗雄鷹https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727138Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:31:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Explosion at 永旺 shopping mall after Kumamoto earthquake; police estimate more than 20 employees are unaccounted forhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727134Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:26:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Diplomatic storm between Brazil and Argentina intensifies, affecting trade and election campaignshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727135Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:24:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AIT unveils Taiwan-U.S. coast guard cooperation; scholar says international community does not support Beijing’s outward expansionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727136Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Subsidiary asset sale and liquidation: Ding Xuan-KY says move will speed up capital recovery and cut costshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727133Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:21:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Strong Kumamoto earthquake: 台積電 says JASM personnel and buildings confirmed safe, operations gradually resuminghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727132Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:20:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA EirGenix: Share conversion completed; 健亞 to delist and become a wholly owned subsidiaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727131Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:19:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Strong Kumamoto earthquake: 華航 says flights will be rerouted to Fukuoka; fee-free refunds to Kagoshimahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727130Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:08:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, 華航 announced that flights to and from Kumamoto through August 5 can be changed to Fukuoka or Kagoshima without a fee, and that it will provide free transport of disaster relief supplies through the end of August. X launches X Money banking service in the U.S.; Musk aims to build an everything apphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727126Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:03:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 上銀: Italian subsidiary hit by cyberattack; no significant impact on operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727124Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:03:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wildfires rage in France and Spain; 歐盟 deploys aircraft and personnel to fight the fireshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727125Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA FSC: 7 banks approved to use internal ratings-based approach, effective in the 4th quarter this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727000Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:53:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA French football legend Zidane takes charge of national team, turning down other offershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727001Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:52:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lotto draw No. 115074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727002Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:50:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 澤倫斯基 arrives in the U.S. to meet 川普 and attend 葛蘭姆's funeralhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727003Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:48:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 彭博: Germany privately assesses China's economic weaknesses in preparation for a trade war with Europehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726999Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:46:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115182https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726998Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:43:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2 teachers impeached for concealing gender-related incident; Humanistic Education Foundation urges Nantou School for the Deaf to stop admissionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726995Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:34:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 大豐電: 大大寬頻 plans to file an application to go public in the third quarterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726996Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:29:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Four loans under one roof draw attention; 金管會 says share of customers with multiple loans is in the low single digitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726993Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:22:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Stock Exchange: Margin-call risk is manageable; investors urged to face volatility rationallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726994Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:21:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 迎接10月僑務委員會議 駐關島辦事處徵詢僑領建言https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726990Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:21:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kumamoto earthquake: Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan has always stood with its friends in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726988Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:19:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Emergency disaster response headquarters established after powerful Kumamoto earthquake; 3600 自衛隊 personnel join relief efforthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726989Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:16:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chain-reaction crash involving 4 cars and 1 motorcycle in Mingjian, Nantou, leaves 3 dead and 4 injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726984Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:15:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Qing'an 3.0 FAQ released; interest subsidy ends if a homebuyer divorces after taking out a marriage-and-childbirth housing loanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726985Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:15:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fan clash fallout continues; Chinese embassy's Facebook page flooded with comments from Thai usershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726986Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:13:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Control Yuan censures Nantou School for the Deaf for concealing gender equality incident, impeaches former principal and 2 othershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726987Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:11:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 數發部 attends APEC digital and AI ministers' meeting, hopes to deepen regional cooperationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726979https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726979Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:06:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Explosion and collapse reported at Aeon Mall after powerful Kumamoto earthquake; multiple fatalities feared, rescue operations continuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726980https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726980Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:05:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ho Chi-wai's tortuous entry into Britain raises concerns among thousands of Hong Kong social movement figures sentenced to prisonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726978https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726978Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:04:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Stock market rout returns as 4 factors converge to drive technology shares sharply lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726915Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 西恩艾斯汀 reveals Lord of the Rings pay was not as high as people imagined: 'I was so broke I had to sell my house'https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726916Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New rooftop solar rules take effect 8/1; real estate developers' association seeks transition periodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726917Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:58:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 彭佳慧 marks 30 years in music with Taipei and Kaohsiung concerts, discusses retirement and finding balance in lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726853Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:52:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto; factories halt operations and transportation severely disruptedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726854Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:51:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA SpaceX較IPO價格跌逾兩成 市值自高點蒸發逾1.2兆美元https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727145Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:00:39 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SpaceX shares are trading more than 20% below the IPO price, with more than $1.2 trillion wiped from its market capitalization since its peak. The decline reflects a large release of unlocked shares and valuation risks. TSMC updates on JASM: Staff safe and gradually returning to the production linehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727146Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:47:34 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網TSMC's JASM plant in Kumamoto, Japan, confirmed that all personnel were safe after a magnitude 7 earthquake. The building was undamaged, and production is gradually resuming. The incident highlights its disaster-response capabilities. Unimicron Q2 net profit hits record NT$13.1 billion; first-half net profit NT$19.356 billion, EPS NT$11.7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727148Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:46:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網欣興電子 posted record second-quarter 2026 net profit of NT$13.115 billion, up 441 times year over year, with EPS of NT$8.45. First-half net profit was NT$19.356 billion, up 18.23 times, with EPS of NT$11.7. The company also raised its full-year capital expenditure plan, reflecting robust market demand and its expansion strategy. Record high! Apple's market value tops $5 trillion for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727147Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:46:35 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Apple’s market capitalization surpassed $5 trillion for the first time, and it announced a new leasing program, “Apple Upgrade,” in partnership with Klarna. The strategy aims to lower barriers to purchase and lock consumers into its ecosystem over the long term. 〈U.S. premarket〉Major indexes mixed; semiconductor stocks extend losses, with TSMC ADR down nearly 4%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727149Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:42:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Semiconductor stocks fell sharply on the U.S. stock market, with TSMC ADR down 3.8%. Meanwhile, financially sound companies such as Coca-Cola performed well, as the market saw sector rotation. This signals a shift in investment strategy. No need to buy an iPhone outright! Apple teams up with Klarna on a monthly subscription plan with an upgrade at the endhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727150Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Apple has partnered with Klarna to launch “Apple Upgrade” in the United States, allowing customers to rent iPhones and other devices for a monthly fee. The program offers access to the latest models at a low monthly cost and diversifies Apple’s sales strategy. Global semiconductor stocks suffer a “Black Tuesday” as concerns over AI investment returns and financing risks trigger a sell-offhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727151Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:20:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 FSC gives the go-ahead! First 7 banks approved to adopt the IRB approach, effective in Q4, unlocking flexibility for long-term dividendshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727152Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:10:49 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The FSC approved 7 Taiwanese banks to adopt the IRB approach, effective in Q4 2026. Capital adequacy ratios are expected to rise by 0.34 points, strengthening risk management and international competitiveness. Taiwan stocks plunge 4.65%; “Taiwan Jade Index” falls just 2.84%, providing downside protectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727004Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:02:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan's weighted index plunged 4.65%, while the “Taiwan Jade Index” fell just 2.84%, demonstrating strong resilience. By selecting high-quality, less popular stocks, the index has highlighted its defensive value amid market volatility, making it significant for investors. AUO sells Taoyuan Huaya plant to Quanta for NT$19.7 billion; disposal gain estimated at NT$13.39 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727005Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:01:24 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwanese panel maker AUO sold its Huaya plant in Taoyuan to 広達 for 19.7 billion yen, earning a profit of about 13.39 billion yen. The sale is part of a strategic shift to an asset-light business model. 〈Earnings〉Boeing posts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss, but cash flow surprises to the upside; Air Force One costs another $280 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727006Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Boeing’s adjusted loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 was larger than expected, but its free cash flow unexpectedly turned positive, lifting its share price. Delays in the Air Force One program remain a challenge. Corning's strong Q2 results fail to dispel guidance concerns; shares plunge more than 11% premarkethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727007Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:50:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Corning's Q2 2026 results beat expectations, but shares plunged more than 11% premarket after the company issued a cautious outlook. Concerns over slowing telecom capital spending and insider selling weighed on the broader optical communications sector. Taiwan stocks undergo a major shake-up over the past month; these 3 ETFs buck the trend, gaining more than 1% over the monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727008Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:43:19 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網As Taiwan’s stock market fell 7.55% in about 1 month, 3 high-dividend ETFs, including FT Taiwan Sustainable High Dividend (00961-TW), weathered the downturn and posted returns of more than 1%. Stable dividend-paying assets are drawing attention as a refuge for capital. Hiwin's Italian subsidiary hit by cyberattack on information systems; no significant impact on operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727009Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:37:23 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網HIWIN’s Italian subsidiary was hit by a cyberattack but immediately activated its defenses. The incident was assessed to have had no significant impact on operations, and critical infrastructure remains protected. Kaohsiung Port terminal招商 bears fruit; non-ferrous metals transshipment hub to bring in COMEXhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727010Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:36:23 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網台湾港务公司高雄分公司宣布，高群公司取得第121号码头后线场地最优投资人资格，将建设物流仓库并引进COMEX进驻，强化高雄港作为亚太非铁金属转运中心的地位。 Strong demand from Advantech's semiconductor equipment customers prompts active follow-up orders; company upbeat on edge AI application boomhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727011Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:35:28 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Advantech's revenue hit a record as demand for edge AI surged, and semiconductor equipment customers actively placed follow-up orders. Taiwanese industrial computer makers are major beneficiaries of AI adoption, thanks to their customization strengths. 〈台幣〉外資落跑股匯雙殺 央行穩匯收貶7.9分險守32.3字頭https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727012Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:29:57 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Stock markets in South Korea, Japan and Taiwan fell sharply on the 28th as 外資 withdrew funds. The New Taiwan dollar weakened 1.5 jiao against the U.S. dollar, falling below the key 32.4-yuan level, but intervention by 央行 kept it at 32.384 yuan. Taiwan stocks tumbled amid panic selling, and 外資 recorded net sales of 87.485 billion yen. EirGenix completes share-swap acquisition of Genovate, officially launching a “Taiwan-U.S. integrated pharmaceutical platform”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727013Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:28:37 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網EirGenix and Genovate have completed their merger, with Genovate becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of EirGenix. The companies have officially launched a “Taiwan-U.S. integrated pharmaceutical platform,” combining their research, manufacturing and market resources to strengthen cross-border competitiveness. 華星光自結6月獲利年增75% 上半年EPS為2.91元https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727014Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:27:33 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網華星光’s profits rose 75% in June, and its EPS for the first half reached 2.91 yuan. Demand for optical modules for data centers is increasing, with further growth expected. Tech giants continue to raise capital spending! Analysts identify 3 top picks: cooling, networking and MLCCs set for a boom, with Taiwan supply chain best positionedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727015Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:22:50 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Growth in the AI industry is drawing attention, with explosive growth forecast in 3 fields: thermal management, network communications and MLCCs (passive components). Taiwan’s supply chain could be the biggest beneficiary. Inheritance disputes resolved? Legislature passes bill abolishing siblings' reserved share; experts urge rewriting wills within “6 months”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727016Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:20:45 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Civil Code in third reading, abolishing the reserved share for siblings and establishing a 6-month transition period. The move expands testamentary freedom, and experts urge the public to use this opportunity to rewrite their wills to ensure their assets are passed on according to their wishes. KOSPI plunges 33% from peak as South Korean investor sentiment shifts from FOMO to JOMO; those who stayed out of stocks are the winnershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727017Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:18:25 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網South Korea’s stock market plunged, with the KOSPI index down 33% from its all-time high. Investor sentiment has shifted from FOMO to JOMO, putting those who are not invested in an advantageous position. Dada Broadband benefits from high-margin products, posting first-half profit of NT$155 million and EPS of NT$2.59https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727018Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:17:51 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Dada Broadband reported first-half revenue of NT$466 million and profit of NT$155 million, with EPS of NT$2.59. High-margin, high-speed products and edge computing deployments drove profit growth. The company said its 10G PON service will launch in October. 大豐電上半年EPS 1.51元 旗下大大寬頻本季遞件申請上市https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727019Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:10:33 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網大豐電上半年營收創新高，每股盈餘1.51元，旗下大大寬頻將於第三季申請上市，寬頻業務成主要成長動力。 Keelung Port company seeks investors for Dongnuan New Village site, offering more than 2,200 ping of land for mixed-use developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727020Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:09:58 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Keelung Port Corporation is offering more than 2,200 ping of land north of Dongnuan New Village for mixed-use development, aiming to fill a consumer-service gap in Nuannuan and spur local growth. Hua Cheng joins forces with Sugars to expand AI Vision applicationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727021Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:08:58 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwanese connector maker Huasheng announced a strategic partnership with Sugars in the AI Vision field. The companies will jointly advance the development of high-speed image transmission and system integration solutions, accelerating expansion into AI-related markets. Foreign investors' net short futures positions return to 80,000 contracts; they sell NT$87.5 billion in stocks and aggressively dump more than 640,000 ETF unitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727022Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:05:57 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網外資 made large-scale net sales on Taiwan’s stock market, selling more than 640,000 ETF units in particular. Taiwan stocks hit a 2-month low, underscoring the market’s risk-off stance. 〈Earnings〉Fewer Amazon packages, more profit! UPS beats quarterly expectations and raises full-year forecasthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726855Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網UPS’s revenue and profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 exceeded market expectations. Its strategy of cutting low-margin deliveries for Amazon and shifting toward higher-margin medical and international logistics has succeeded, prompting it to raise its full-year outlook. No more all-in bets? South Korea considers a 20% cap on leverage for individual stocks; some call for “state compensation”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726856Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網South Korea’s Financial Services Commission announced plans to limit investments in leveraged products tied to individual stocks to 20%. Regulators are considering tighter rules amid sharp market swings and heavy losses among individual investors. Market rumors of a wave of margin calls are false! TWSE says market-wide maintenance ratio is 175%, well above the warning thresholdhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726857Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:36:34 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Some media outlets reported a market margin maintenance ratio of 143% and raised concerns about a wave of forced liquidations, but the stock exchange countered that the ratio was 175%, within a safe range. Market risks are under control. 熊本強震對台廠影響 台積電緊急疏散 經部：研華台達電等廠區未受創https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726858Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:34:38 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, prompting 台積電 to carry out an emergency evacuation. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, factories operated by Taiwanese companies including 研華 and 台達電 were unharmed. China's domestically made DUV equipment enters mass production! Is ASML's dominance at risk? Analysts point to 3 major weaknesseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726859Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:33:22 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網中国が国産の浸潤式DUV露光装置の量産を開始し、中芯国際などに納入予定。しかし、良率・信頼性・生産能力でASMLに遅れ、短期的な脅威とはならない。 “Four loans under one roof” risks are manageable! FSC says very few domestic bank customers have multiple loans; plans cross-industry safeguardshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726860Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:30:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The FSC said very few customers of domestic banks have multiple loans, making the risk manageable. It is considering a cross-industry safeguard mechanism between banks and securities firms to strengthen information sharing and manage credit risk. Macron posts record Q2 profit of NT$7.7 billion and EPS of NT$3.91; adds another NT$15.8 billion in capital spendinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726861Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:18:44 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Macron reported record net profit of NT$7.736 billion in Q2 and announced an additional NT$15.8 billion in capital spending to expand capacity, responding to surging demand for eMMC and NAND Flash and signaling a strong recovery in the memory market. Schroders on Taiwan stocks: 67% growth in corporate profits to boost Q4; first Taiwan equity ETF to enter the markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726862Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:17:13 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Schroders Investment Trust is upbeat on Taiwan equities' fundamentals, forecasting 67% growth in corporate profits in 2026 to drive the fourth-quarter market. It plans to launch its first Taiwan equity ETF, expanding its market presence. 南韓散戶棄幣轉股 資金集中SK海力士ETF 交易量超五大加密所7倍https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726863Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:10:24 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網南韓散戶資金從加密貨幣大規模轉向SK海力士槓桿ETF，7月交易量達4.5兆韓元，超五大加密所總和7倍，主因是AI熱潮與加密監管收緊。 Does a no-confidence motion really matter? Lin Cho-shui says its “impact would be enormous”: it would show that Lee Teng-hui's constitutional reforms were a failurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727206Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has raised the prospect of a no-confidence motion again. Former legislator Lin Cho-shui said it carries major constitutional significance and could prompt society to confront the failure of constitutional reforms during the Lee Teng-hui era, leading to discussions on constitutional amendments. 熊本 AEON MALL collapses! Police say “30 employees still trapped inside”: their fate remains unknownhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727207Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:37:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, and an AEON MALL collapsed. Rescue operations are continuing, with 20–30 employees still missing. Casualties and infrastructure damage are severe. iPhones too expensive? Apple launches a rental plan for “under 600,” encouraging users to upgrade soonerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727208Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Apple announced “Apple Upgrade,” an iPhone leasing program in the United States starting at $17.99 per month. The partnership with Klarna aims to address rising prices and encourage users to upgrade their devices. Ko Chih-en proposes 4 key pillars for transport reform! Hits back at Lai Jui-lung: Don't conflate Daliaopu relocation with the general budgethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727064Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:55:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en proposed 4 key pillars for transport reform and signed 2 pledges. She also rebutted opponent Lai Jui-lung's attempt to link the relocation with the general budget, stressing that policy should focus on people's livelihoods. NAND、eMMC供不應求！旺宏Q2每股賺3.91元創高，盧志遠：毛利率上看8成指日可待https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727065Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:52:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Macron Electronics posted record second-quarter revenue and profit as NAND and eMMC products remained in short supply. Gross margin rose sharply, and the company plans to expand capacity to meet market demand. Last “permanent National Assembly delegate” dies; 18% preferential savings rate program ends, costing the treasury NT$2.297 billion over 31 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727066Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:48:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The last surviving first-term senior National Assembly representative, Hung Wen-shan, died in May 2025, marking the official end of the 18% preferential interest deposit program. Since its implementation in 1995, the policy has cost the national treasury more than 2.297 billion, over a period of 31 years. AIT unveils results of Taiwan-U.S. coast guard cooperation! Kuan Bi-ling: U.S. recognizes Taiwan Coast Guard as the only law enforcement agency in Taiwan’s watershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727067Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:48:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒AIT released a video on Taiwan-U.S. Coast Guard cooperation, signaling that the United States recognizes Taiwan’s Coast Guard as the sole law enforcement agency in Taiwan’s waters. Chairwoman Kuan Bi-ling called it a symbolic achievement and emphasized its importance for maintaining the rule of law in the region. Reports of damage mount after powerful earthquake in Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan; Kao Hung-an expresses concern and offers condolences in a Facebook posthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727068Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:43:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Hsinchu City Mayor Kao Hung-an, on behalf of the city’s residents, offered condolences to Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City and Yatsushiro City, emphasizing the friendly ties between both sides and wishing the disaster victims safety. Kaohsiung Port’s Pier 121 attracts successful bids! Plans to create a non-ferrous metals transshipment center and strengthen its role as an Asia-Pacific logistics hubhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727069Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung Port’s Pier 121 has successfully attracted a bidder, with Kao Chyun Stevedoring securing development rights. It will build an international logistics warehouse to create a non-ferrous metals transshipment center and strengthen the port’s role as an Asia-Pacific logistics hub. Global tech stocks are battered! South Korean stocks plunge 11%, TSMC tumbles: Is the semiconductor boom really heading for a bubble?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727070Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:20:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Advances in Chinese semiconductor technology have intensified concerns about overheating in AI-related stocks, and the South Korean market plunged 11%. Major companies including TSMC were sold off, underscoring the market’s correction. Is the Taiwan stock market facing a wave of margin calls? The TWSE clarifies margin maintenance ratio data and urges investors not to panichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727071Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:17:45 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwan Stock Exchange said Taiwan’s stock market margin maintenance ratio was 175%, within a safe range, rejecting what it called excessive market concerns about forced liquidations. It urged investors to remain calm. Lai Jui-lung urges ruling and opposition parties to work together on the central budget and major bills; backs tougher penalties for drug-impaired driving: Kaohsiung’s development cannot wait, and there must be zero tolerance for drug-impaired drivinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727072Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung called on the ruling and opposition parties to work together to pass the central budget and major bills to prevent construction from being halted. He also backed amendments to increase penalties for drug-impaired driving, emphasizing that safety and development must go hand in hand. Koo Li-hsiung presents the Swaziland Defence Force commander with the Second-Class Bao Ding Medal, continuing to strengthen bilateral defense exchangeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727073Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:07:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan Defense Minister Wellington Koo presented the Order of the Precious Tripod, Second Class, to Eswatini Defense Force Commander General Fakudze. The 2 countries reaffirmed closer military cooperation and exchanged their highest honors. Powerful earthquake in Kumamoto! Lai Ching-te and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offer condolences immediately; Taiwan’s representative to Japan reports damage on the ground: buildings collapsed, residents feared buried alivehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1727074Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:07:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, with a maximum seismic intensity of 7. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately offered assistance. Collapsed buildings and isolated residents have been reported in the area. Traveling to South Korea? From August onward, don’t just stew in silence if you encounter price gouging and sudden price hikes; Seoul amends regulations to impose heavy penalties on violatorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260728-21/index-en.html#n1726918Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The South Korean government will introduce severe penalties starting August 4 for price violations and touting in the lodging, restaurant and taxi industries. Even first-time offenders may face business suspensions or driving suspensions, as the government strengthens protections for tourists.