Original日本熊本強震 民進黨立委賴瑞隆等人捐薪助震災
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- One month’s salary
Companies mentioned：民進黨、高雄市、熊本縣政府
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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA (continued)（69）
Hsu Kuo-yung and Tsai Yi-yu’s 信賴之友會 backs farmers, buys Chiayi bananas to donate to disadvantaged people
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Purchased 10,000 kilograms
- 25 welfare institutions and groups serving disadvantaged people
- Purchased 2,500 kilograms
Companies mentioned：民進黨、信賴之友會、嘉義縣農會
Kaohsiung man helps friend break into police station and steal seized car; appeal court still sentences him to 4 months
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Li sentenced to 4 months
- The evening of March 21, ROC year 114
- At about 7 a.m.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府警察局林園分局、台灣高等法院高雄分院、高雄地方法院
Chiang Wan-an again calls for a no-confidence vote; Hsu Kuo-yung says, “Stop neglecting your duties—bring it on”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Chiang Wan-an questioned the move on the 28th
Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、中廣
Zuckerberg joins AI regulation debate, opposes banning Chinese models
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Zuckerberg has invested billions of dollars in developing what he calls “personalized superintelligence”
Companies mentioned：Meta、OpenAI、Anthropic、月之暗面、Google DeepMind
Will the 4 state-owned investment trusts merge by year-end? Finance minister says work is proceeding toward that goal
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Merger of 4 state-owned investment trusts
Companies mentioned：第一金投信、兆豐投信、合作金庫投信、華南永昌投信
Taiwan Experimental High School adopts camp-based admissions, with special admissions serving as a pathway to 台灣高等研究院
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan Experimental High School plans to admit 30 junior high school graduates
- TAAS has 60 people
- After 3 years of high school study
Companies mentioned：台灣高等研究院、TAAS、台灣大學、清華大學、陽明交通大學、成功大學
Taiwan ETC expands to India, where first multi-lane free-flow system begins operations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Indian government plans to convert 10% of the country's 1,400 traditional toll booths (about 140 sites) to MLFF ETC systems within a year
- India's national highway network stretches more than 45,000 kilometers
- On the first day of operations, the toll gantry in Surat directed more than 41,500 vehicles through at high speed without stopping
Companies mentioned：遠通電收、遠創、資策會、四零四科技、研揚科技、晶睿通訊、邁爾凌科技、鷹勢科技、福鄉通商
Legislature reviews Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act; whether to add blood and hair testing left for negotiations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Saliva rapid test with accuracy of one hundred percent
Companies mentioned：立法院、行政院、法務部、內政部、國民黨
High School Sports Federation leadership handover; Chen Sheng-li takes the helm and continues development of 4 major leagues
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 4 major leagues
Companies mentioned：中華民國高級中等學校體育總會、桃園龍潭高中
Original被點名為閣揆人選 陳其邁：會做滿市長任期
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original食安會議缺席率高達7成
Companies mentioned：蔣萬安、陳其邁、侯友宜、民進黨、食藥署、中央社
Taipei City: Truth behind excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels in Zhonglian case remains unclear; suspect oil will not be put on shelves
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taipei City has identified 13 affected group-meal providers
- 5 more affected schools added
- 130 in total
Companies mentioned：中聯油脂公司、福壽、福懋、泰山
青年署 boosts prizes for career counseling reflection contest; NT$5,000 online popularity award
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Winners can receive NT$5,000
- Total prize money of up to NT$150,000
Companies mentioned：青年署、教育部青年發展署
Health insurance to cover 0.05% atropine eye drops for people under 18, benefiting 365,000 people
Summary not yet available
Facts
- An estimated 365,000 people will benefit
- Nearly 10% of senior kindergarten pupils in Taiwan are nearsighted
- The rate doubles to nearly 20% among first-graders
- Nearly 70% of sixth-graders are nearsighted
- Original國三、高三的近視學生也都超過85%
- Nearly 1/3 of students have high myopia
Companies mentioned：中央健康保險署、衛生福利部、台大兒童醫院
Japan disaster relief efforts may face extreme heat; 4600 Self-Defense Forces personnel to head to Kumamoto disaster zone
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The powerful earthquake in Kumamoto has killed 13 people
- The number of evacuees has reached nearly 10,000
- A force of 4600 Self-Defense Forces personnel will be sent to the disaster zone
- Temperatures in Kumamoto could reach 35 degrees Celsius today
- An unprecedented high of 40 degrees Celsius could occur on Aug. 2
Companies mentioned：日本經濟新聞、日本放送協會（NHK）、朝日電視台、永旺（AEON）夢樂城熊本
Red pandas appear at Shanghai-Taipei Forum, but Shanghai delegation does not attend; Chiang Wan-an: A pity
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 red pandas arrived in Taiwan on June 6
- They will stay in quarantine suites for 1 month
Companies mentioned：台北市立動物園、上海動物園
Pharmacist illegally sold controlled sleeping pills; Taipei police refer 3 suspects in drug supply chain for prosecution
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original在新北市開設藥局的5旬陳姓男藥師
- 3 suspects arrested and referred for prosecution
- Including fourth-level controlled sleeping pills
Companies mentioned：台北市警察局、台南地檢署、中央社
Taipei City offers assistance for vehicles flooded in Neihu deluge on 0625; up to NT$25,000
Taipei City has launched an assistance program for vehicles damaged by heavy rain in Neihu District on June 25. Vehicle owners can receive up to NT$25,000, and applications are open through Sept. 30.
Facts
- Up to NT$25,000
- NT$20,000 in assistance for each car and large heavy motorcycle
- NT$2,000 in assistance for each regular motorcycle and registered micro electric two-wheeler
- Repair costs are covered up to NT$20,000 per car and large heavy motorcycle
- Up to NT$2,000 for regular motorcycles and registered micro electric vehicles
- Up to NT$5,000 for each vehicle parked in a basement
- Up to NT$1,000 for each vehicle parked on the first floor
Companies mentioned：台北市政府、台北市工務局、內湖區公所、台北服務通
Taiwan dollar plunges 1 jiao in midday trading, provisionally closing at 32.484
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Provisionally closed at 32.484
- Plunged 1 jiao
- Trading volume of US$1.322 billion
- Opened at 32.41
- High of 32.41
- Low of 32.528
Companies mentioned：中央社
Taiwan Forward: 高鐵 extension to Yilan will not ease highway bottlenecks, making it the most expensive solution
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3.1% on weekdays
- 6.8% on holidays
- NT$352.1 billion
- A total length of 60.6 kilometers
- A 28-minute journey
- A budget of just NT$66.8 billion
- A journey of 37 minutes
- A budget of NT$132.1 billion
Companies mentioned：台灣前進陣線、時代力量、小民參政歐巴桑聯盟、台灣基進、台灣綠黨、行政院、國發會、高鐵、直鐵、台鐵
Anti-corruption probe at Hunan University; 2 former presidents of Nanhua University, closely tied to the military industry, investigated
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：南华大学、中南大学、中国工程院
Monitoring strengthened at Wanli Creek barrier lake, with new water-level gauge and rainfall monitoring equipment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 12 disaster response and rescue personnel
- Water-level gauge No. 3
- After about 4 hours of intensive work
Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署、林保署花蓮分署、成功大學防災研究中心、內政部空中勤務總隊、內政部消防署特種搜救隊、萬榮消防隊、中央社
New suspected H5 avian flu case in Australia raises fears of local transmission
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original史克里文表示，南澳州境內另有11起疑似新增禽流感病例
Companies mentioned：坎加魯島、南澳州、史克里文、澳洲國家科學機構
China's NDRC official: Government, businesses and public to act on 3 fronts to halt investment decline and stabilize recovery
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Accelerate the rollout and use of 800 billion yuan in new policy-based financial instruments (about NT$3.83 trillion)
- Advance in earnest the 109 major projects outlined in the 「十五五」 plan (the 15th Five-Year Plan, 2026 to 2030)
Companies mentioned：中國國家發改委、新華社
154 people reported missing after traveling to China; 62% of detention cases involve fraud
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 402 cases reported involving people who went missing, were held for questioning or were detained after traveling to China
- 154 people reported missing after traveling to China
- 62% of detention cases involve fraud
- 134 people involved in fraud cases
- 58 people involved in other criminal cases
- 23 people involved in religious cases
- 1 person involved in a national security case
Companies mentioned：大陸委員會（陸委會）、海峽交流基金會（海基會）
Georgia school shooting: Teen who used gun given by father sentenced to life in prison
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Gray, now 16
- He was just 14 at the time
- He shot and killed two 14-year-old students and two teachers
- He also wounded 9 people
- Colin is expected to be sentenced on the 30th
Companies mentioned：阿巴拉契中學、法新社、路透社
Former DPP official ventures into business in China; 國台辦 says anyone who does not advocate separation is welcome
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Li Tuizhi has made multiple business trips to mainland China in recent years
Companies mentioned：民進黨、國台辦、農委會、海基會
Taiwanese civic groups launch relief effort after devastating 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- 3 dead
- 5 in critical condition
- 31 injured
- 13 people dead
- US$10,000
- NT$324,000
Companies mentioned：基督教芥菜種會、AAR Japan
New rooftop solar rules take effect in August; scholar says they align with sustainable city principles
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Buildings with a floor area of at least 1000 square meters (about 300 ping)
- The Ministry of the Interior estimates an additional 660,000 kilowatts (660 MW) of installed capacity each year
Companies mentioned：台灣科技媒體中心、台灣科技大學、台灣大學、清華大學
Outdoor circus and magic shows at New Taipei City Art Museum to run for 4 consecutive weekends in August
Summary not yet available
Facts
- For 4 consecutive weekends
- August
- Aug. 1 to 23
Companies mentioned：新北市美術館、Recircus移動綠劇場
Several top Chinese universities added to US research cooperation blacklist; Beijing expresses dissatisfaction
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The updated 1286 list covers 130 institutions
- Including 88 Chinese institutions
- Starting in fiscal year 2026
Companies mentioned：復旦大學、上海交通大學、中國商務部、美國戰爭部
Taichung City government donates US$100,000 in aid after Kumamoto earthquake in Japan
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- Donated US$100,000
- About NT$3.24 million
Companies mentioned：台積電
Many students' trips to China go unreported; Control Yuan urges 2 ministries to review and improve monitoring
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The number of Taiwanese university and college students traveling to China rose from 2196 to 5745 between 111 and 114
- The number of Taiwanese university and college students traveling to China rose from 2196 to 5745 between 111 and 114, while the figure for senior and vocational high school students rose from 676 to 1161
- The number of Taiwanese university and college students traveling to China rose from 2196 to 5745 between 111 and 114, while the figure for senior and vocational high school students rose from 676 to 1161, and the number of junior high school students rose from 0 to 1021
- The number of Taiwanese university and college students traveling to China rose from 2196 to 5745 between 111 and 114, while the figure for senior and vocational high school students rose from 676 to 1161, the number of junior high school students rose from 0 to 1021, and the number of elementary school students surged from 38 to 1045
- The number of Taiwanese university and college students traveling to China rose from 2196 to 5745 between 111 and 114, while the figure for senior and vocational high school students rose from
Companies mentioned：教育部、陸委會、東海大學
Original賣假寶可夢周邊 刑事局扣7萬件侵權商品送辦12人
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 73,440 video game-related accessories bearing counterfeit trademarks, including 寶可夢, 三麗鷗 and NEW ERA, were seized
- The preliminary estimate of the market value of the trademark-infringing goods is more than NT$34.98 million
- A total of 12 people, including a 37-year-old surnamed Han and operators of several businesses and their accomplices, were brought in for questioning
Companies mentioned：任天堂、寶可夢、三麗鷗、NEW ERA
Harvard leads among past Tang Prize laureates; 7 Tang Prize laureates have gone on to win Nobel Prizes
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 45 Tang Prize laureates have been selected
- Original美國哈佛大學11名居首
- There are 11 female Tang Prize laureates
- A total of 7 Tang Prize laureates have gone on to receive the honor of a Nobel Prize
- Original美國耶魯大學、美國哥倫比亞大學、美國加州大學柏克萊分校，各有5名唐獎得主
- Original英國牛津大學和美國加州大學聖地牙哥分校均有4名唐獎得主
- About 26%
- 6.5% of Nobel Prize laureates
- Original有3屆（共6名）得主
- A major global prize established just 14 years ago
Companies mentioned：哈佛大學、耶魯大學、哥倫比亞大學、加州大學柏克萊分校、牛津大學、加州大學聖地牙哥分校、唐獎教育基金會、潤泰集團、尹衍梁
U.S. Senate begins review of Russia sanctions bill, authorizing Trump to raise tariffs
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The senators voted 86 to 12
- Impose tariffs of up to 100%
- The Russia-Ukraine war has entered its 5th year
Companies mentioned：Volodymyr Zelenskyy、Donald Trump、Vladimir Putin、Lindsey Graham、Gregory Meeks
The pandas made their debut at the Twin Cities Forum, named Lele and Tiantian
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 red pandas
- June 6
- Stay for 1 month
- 2024
Companies mentioned：台北市政府、上海市政府、台北市立動物園、上海動物園
Original秘魯首位女總統藤森惠子宣誓就職 拉美右傾趨勢擴大
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original現年51歲的藤森惠子
- Peru has endured a turbulent 10 years in which no leader has completed a full 5-year term
- Original藤森惠子成為國家自2016年以來的第10任總統
- Peru's Congress restores a bicameral system for the first time in 30 years
Companies mentioned：藤森惠子、藤森謙也、Elmer Cuba、Carlos Espa、Guillermo Shinno、人民力量黨、Shield of the Americas
High Court rejects Shen Ching-ching's request to suspend custodial restrictions for medical treatment, saying there is no urgency
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sentenced in the first instance to 10 years in prison
- Also fined NT$20 million
- Before the verdict, Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je was sentenced to 17 years in prison
- 國民黨 Taipei City Councilor Ying Hsiao-wei sentenced to 15 years and 6 months
- Shen Ching-ching sentenced to 10 years
Companies mentioned：威京集團、三軍總醫院、台北地方法院、國民黨
U.S.-Saudi airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in Iraq, warning Iran to stop its attacks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 20 drone attacks
Companies mentioned：アメリカ軍中央司令部、イラン革命防衛隊、サウジアラビア国防省
Explosion at 永旺夢樂城 after major Kumamoto earthquake; police release rescue footage
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- 2 people died
- 13 people dead
- 31 injured
- 7 people remain missing
Companies mentioned：永旺夢樂城、日本電視台、讀賣新聞、日本放送協會、日本警察廳
Woman scooter rider killed at the scene after a gravel truck turning right hits her in New Taipei's Tucheng District
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Baijiebao Road and Jin'an Street at 7:34 a.m. today
Companies mentioned：新北市政府警察局土城分局
Taiwan faces security threats; U.S. photojournalist says invisible dangers are the most frightening [Interview]
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Visited Taiwan for about 10 days in January this year
- Has lived in London for more than 30 years
Companies mentioned：中央社、金融時報、紐約時報、皇家聯合軍事研究所、台灣國際造船公司、鼎泰豐、RUSI
Original萬芳高中糾正案 沈伯洋批扣分、蔣萬安促加強督導
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Returned to Taoyuan International Airport at about 5:08 a.m. today
Companies mentioned：萬芳高中、台北市立萬芳高級中學、寶林茶室、監察院、中央社、台北市立動物園
MLB's Li Hao-yu fills in on defense without a plate appearance, continues bid for a hit in consecutive games
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Consecutive-game hitting streak reaches 13 games
- The Tigers defeated the 巴爾的摩金鶯隊 14-0 today
- The Tigers collected 19 hits as a team
- Including 3 home runs
- Earned his 6th win of the season
- Original打擊率2成75
Companies mentioned：MLB、底特律老虎隊、巴爾的摩金鶯隊
Major earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto; Hsinchu City special search team ready to deploy
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- Hsinchu City special search team is ready, with 31 members
- 29 police and firefighters
- 1 doctor
- 1 nurse
Companies mentioned：Facebook
Taiwan Experimental High School preparatory office inaugurated; integrated training from high school through research institutions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At least 3 more Nobel laureates
- Within 30 years
Companies mentioned：国立台湾科学实验高级中等学校、中央研究院、台湾大學、清华大學、陽明交通大學、成功大學
Taiwan stocks fall below the 40,000 mark; New Taiwan dollar plunges more than 1.4 jiao to break below 32.5
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Falls below 32.5
- Hits a low of 32.528
- Plunges 1.44 jiao
- Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falls 4.49%
- 台積電 ADR falls 1.7%
- Taiwan stocks closed at 41,603.36 points yesterday
- fell 2030.83 points
- Original外資賣超新台幣875.62億元
- To 39,968 points
- The New Taiwan dollar opened at 32.41 to the U.S. dollar
Companies mentioned：台積電
Original台股重挫國安基金是否進場 莊翠雲：持續關注情勢
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Plunged 2069.19 points intraday
- Closes at 41,603.36 points
- fell 2030.83 points
- a decline of 4.65%
- Trading value increased to NT$809.482 billion
- Economic growth rate this year is 9.46%
Companies mentioned：國安基金、中央社、主計總處、金管會、國民黨
President urges support for Executive Yuan's version of the Unmanned Vehicle Act; 國防部 to coordinate procurement
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：國防部、行政院、立法院、經濟部、中科院
Taiwan | 風傳媒（63）
Taiwan stocks sell off and fall below 40,000; will they drop again in July? Yuan Mu-hua analyzes tech stocks' “AI rotation playbook”: Take a deep breath
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At one point fell below the 40,000-point threshold
- The weighted index surged more than 16,000 points in one stretch
- The broader market surged more than 5成 (51%)
- 台積電 closed at NT$2,280
- Down NT$70
- A 2.98% decline
- 鴻海 plunged 5.93%
- Trading value has topped NT$750 billion
- 台積電 fell as low as NT$2,200
- Fell about NT$65 during trading
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、南亞科、華邦電、國巨、元大投信
U.S. stock market funds flee, and even record profits at SK海力士 can't save the day! South Korean stocks tumble, triggering circuit breakers for “2 consecutive days” for the first time
South Korea’s stock market has suffered consecutive circuit breakers for the first time in its history. The market failed to rebound even after SK海力士 reported record profits, with uncertainty surrounding corporate briefings and selling in U.S. AI stocks cited as factors.
Companies mentioned：SK海力士、三星電子、美光（Micron）、SanDisk、未来資產證券、朝鮮Biz、朝鮮日報、CNBC、The Wall Street Journal
Fruit flies keep appearing at home? An expert shares 4 natural ways to get rid of them without insecticide
A natural method for getting rid of fruit flies, which become more common in summer, is drawing attention online. The simple method uses common household materials and requires no insecticide, making it popular with households.
Companies mentioned：香港01
Kumamoto earthquake leaves 13 dead! Taiwan's 2 major convenience store chains launch “Kumamoto donation” drives; dates and instructions
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, killing 13 people. Taiwan’s FamilyMart and 7-ELEVEN have launched fundraising campaigns to support the affected areas. Donations can be made through apps or in-store terminals through Aug. 31.
Companies mentioned：基督教芥菜種會、AAR Japan、TSMC、トヨタ、ブリヂストン
Daughter of a sanitation worker: Hualien County magistrate candidate Yu Shu-chen leads in poll with 30.1% support
In a poll for the Hualien County magistrate election, KMT candidate Yu Shu-chen leads with 30.1% support. She grew up in a poor family, and her determination to succeed has drawn attention. The KMT held a large campaign rally in her support, underscoring the strategic importance of the constituency.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒、中國國民黨
Drones target oil facilities! Iraqi militia airstrike on Saudi Arabia intercepted; Iran behind it
Saudi Arabia shot down a drone targeting oil facilities that had been launched by Iraqi militias backed by Iran. Regional security is under threat, and tensions are deepening.
Didn't choose Hitachi or Panasonic for a washing machine! Insiders switch to 2 brands for “energy efficiency, quiet operation and strong cleaning”; one lasted 23 years without breaking down
Original網友在Mobile01論壇分享家中洗衣機品牌使用經驗，三洋與LG獲最多推薦，因其省電、安靜、清潔力強且耐用逾20年，反映消費者對耐久性與實用性的重視。
Companies mentioned：三洋、LG、Panasonic、Whirlpool、美泰克、聲寶、國際牌
Original通勤族有福了！台北捷運宣布「4大車廂措施全面升級」，乘客讚超期待、根本德政
Original台北捷運宣布全新電聯車升級措施，包括智慧科技設備和舒適性提升，預計2027年投入營運，紓解通勤人潮。
Companies mentioned：台北捷運、韓國現代樂鐵
Netanyahu discusses Iran at the White House; Trump says U.S. military does not need Israeli intelligence
Originalアメリカ大統領のドナルド・トランプとイスラエル首相のベンジャミン・ネタニヤフが白宮で会談し、伊朗の核武開発阻止で協力を確認。トランプは伊朗との交渉継続を検討中だが、軍事行動も辞さない姿勢を示した。
Companies mentioned：アメリカ、イスラエル
It's not just irregular eating! Prevalence in Taiwan reaches 25%; doctor reveals several causes of acid reflux
Shuang Ho Hospital has introduced robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci system for patients with hard-to-treat gastroesophageal reflux. The approach combines medical and surgical expertise to address structural causes and improve treatment outcomes.
Were relatives of DPP officials detained at Shenzhen Luohu Detention Center after traveling to mainland China? Chiu Chui-cheng confirms receiving a case and says he will use “this mechanism” to seek information from the other side
A relative of a senior Democratic Progressive Party official went missing in Shenzhen, China, and may have been held at the Luohu Detention Center. Mainland Affairs Council official Chiu Chui-cheng said the council had received the case and would confirm the facts through the cross-strait joint crime-fighting mechanism.
Intraday update: Taiwan stocks fall below 4萬 points！台積電 drops NT$80，聯電 plunges，while 萬海 defies the trend and attracts investment
Taiwan’s stock market fell below 40,000 points today, dropping more than 1,700 points. Major semiconductor stocks including 台積電 and 聯電 fell sharply, while some shipping stocks, including 萬海, rose against the trend.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯電、鴻海、聯發科、富邦金、國泰金、萬海、長榮、陽明
Has 國巨 contracted a “disease that only makes its stock fall”？ Afternoon investor conference may turn into a “trial”；experts flag 3 problems：an investor’s nightmare
Shares in Taiwan passive-component giant Yageo have plunged for consecutive days, hitting the daily lower limit again on the 29th. Market anxiety has persisted ahead of a company briefing, and experts say investors’ nightmare is set to continue amid the economic cycle and uncertain demand.
Student exchanges to China surge！Nearly 10,000 students nationwide，with many unreported cases；“1 university” singled out for violations on 5 occasions
The number of Taiwanese students participating in exchanges to China has surged，but unreported cases and security risks remain；the Control Yuan has called on relevant agencies to strengthen oversight.
Companies mentioned：教育部、陸委會、東海大學
Is it cheaper to do laundry late at night？Taiwan Power Company reveals the truth：without signing up for “this plan”，washing at any hour costs the same
台湾电力公司 clarified that for typical households on a non-time-of-use electricity plan，doing laundry late at night is no cheaper than during the day. Electricity bills may fall only if households sign up for the simple time-of-use plan and shift consumption to off-peak hours.
Companies mentioned：台湾电力公司
Named by 蔣萬安 as a possible successor for premier，陳其邁 fires back：“Get food safety right first”；says he will serve through the final day of his term
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an called for the premier to be replaced following the 中聯油脂 incident and named Chen Chi-mai as a candidate for the next premier. Chen responded that food safety was the top priority and stressed his intention to serve out his term.
Companies mentioned：中聯油脂
Today’s (07/29) top news！What stocks can you still buy after Taiwan stocks fall below 四萬？／Cross-strait direct flights surge／Nationwide，those who qualify can receive 60000 yuan a year
Taiwan stocks plunge 2000 points，and analysts recommend 两 stocks for long-term investment；new cross-strait direct-flight routes launch，including direct flights from Taichung to Chengdu；the government rolls out a child growth subsidy，with eligible recipients able to receive 6万元 a year；Typhoon Bualoi intensifies rapidly and could become the strongest typhoon of the year；a plunge in South Korean stocks affects global markets；personnel changes within the DPP，with 王定宇 giving up his bid for another term on the party’s Central Standing Committee.
Companies mentioned：台积电、浙江长龙航空
一沐日 and 鮮芋仙 also fail inspection！Louisa Coffee found with enterobacteria levels 230萬 times over the limit；see the full list of 18 failing businesses
Taipei City’s Department of Health released the results of its summer cold-drink inspection，with 18 products failing，including those from well-known chains such as Louisa Coffee，一沐日 and 鮮芋仙. Enterobacteria levels were as high as 230萬 times the limit，raising food safety concerns.
Companies mentioned：路易莎咖啡、鶴茶樓、一沐日、七盞茶、鮮芋仙、客美多咖啡、漢來海港、ANDALIFE安達生活、豆腐村、禪風茶樓、新永和豆漿、豆漿哥小吃專門店、特好喝
Powerful 7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto，Japan！台積電’s Kumamoto plant：current status revealed；Japanese authorities respond
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, also damaging 台積電’s Kumamoto factory. The factory was confirmed safe, but there are concerns about the impact on the supply chain.
Companies mentioned：台積電、東京威力科創、索尼半導体、本田機車、豊田汽車
As the stock market’s relentless plunge continues，should investors buy more or get out？A backtest of 40 years of market data finds this investment strategy still delivers steady gains
As global stock markets fall, 鉅亨買基金 analyzed 40 years of data and emphasized that disciplined regular investing is especially important during market turmoil. It said AI’s long-term growth outlook remains unchanged and pointed to the advantages of Taiwan’s supply chain.
Companies mentioned：鉅亨買基金、輝達（NVIDIA）、OpenAI
Building an all-around smart living hub：the Taichung 通 app makes it easy to access dining，lodging and other deals
The Taichung City Government is using the Taichung Pass TCPASS app to promote festival-specific discounts and regional partnerships, improving convenience in the smart city. The initiative plays an important role in residents’ lives and in revitalizing the local economy.
Companies mentioned：東海大学
Taichung’s original four-panel comic contest enters its final stretch；city government offers NT$100,000 for first prize and NT$50,000 for the Taichung Prize
Organized by the Taichung City Government Information Bureau，the “Taichung Original Comics Contest” offers total prize money of NT$200,000 and accepts entries through July 31. Creators are encouraged to use 4-page comics to showcase local Taichung culture. The contest is linked to the international animation and comics expo in September to promote original comics and animation.
Original好市多黑鑽卡生日禮藏省錢密碼 網友精算線上買米漢堡反省140元
好市多 is offering Executive Membership holders a NT$500 discount on online purchases of NT$5,000 or more during their birthday month. Netizens calculated that buying rice burgers could save NT$140. The move reflects its strategy to strengthen e-commerce and member loyalty，and could serve as a model for the retail industry.
Companies mentioned：好市多
起家雞 and 涓豆腐 lose out！The top-ranked Korean restaurant chain in Taiwan revealed；netizens praise its tender meat and generous portions，saying they “really enjoyed the meal”
The rankings of online buzz for Korean restaurant chains in Taiwan are out. 涓豆腐 and 北村豆腐家 are popular with diners for their tofu stews and individual set meals，while 姜滿堂 and 紫木槿韓國烤肉 draw crowds with barbecue and collaboration events.
Companies mentioned：涓豆腐、北村豆腐家、姜滿堂、紫木槿韓國烤肉
Not Soochow or Fu Jen！The private university with Taiwan’s highest graduate salaries takes the TOP10 crown：its competitiveness rivals top universities，with starting salaries exceeding 60萬
Job platform 面試趣 released its 2026 ranking of annual salaries for graduates of private universities in Taiwan，with Yuan Ze University taking first place at NT$622,000. The results show that career-focused schools are competitive in the job market，challenging the perceived advantage of traditional top universities.
Companies mentioned：面試趣
“Oil Is Not Yours” case：police show up at the door and deepfake analysis is done in 3 days？韋淳佑 raises 3 questions，comparing it with the suspected “鄭文燦 hotel video”
A satirical video titled You Can’t Have Oil, produced by 韋淳祐 of 風向株式會社, has attracted attention for its use of AI deepfake technology. Authorities’ swift investigation has drawn criticism as an infringement of freedom of speech, raising questions about political neutrality.
Companies mentioned：風向株式會社
Original月薪上看 8 萬！苗栗 8/1 大型徵才開出1500個職缺， 科技大廠釋高薪工程師職缺
A large in-person job fair will be held in Miaoli on August 1，with 23 companies offering more than 1,500 jobs，including engineering positions paying up to NT$80,000 a month. The event aims to attract job seekers from the technology and service sectors and boost regional talent mobility.
Companies mentioned：欣興電子、矽品精密、京元電子、全智科技、中美矽晶、信邦電子、台灣圓益石英、昇陽先進能源、宏業電化、裕隆汽車、麥當勞、全家便利商店、雅聞生技
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office confirms resumption of “4 direct-flight routes across the Strait”；load factors soar to 95%！陳斌華 promises “promotions” to meet passenger demand
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office announced that 4 cross-strait direct flights would resume during the summer break, as passenger demand rises. Airlines are offering promotions and have urged Taiwan to lift its flight restrictions.
Companies mentioned：東方航空、春秋航空、山東航空、浙江長龍航空
From 11萬 barrels a day to 57萬：Why Venezuela is filling the gap in U.S. Middle East crude supplies
Original米国が中東原油の供給途絶に対応するため、制裁緩和を受けて委内瑞拉からの原油輸入を1日あたり11万バレルから57.5万バレルへと急増させた。これはエネルギー安全保障の再編を示す重要な地政学的変化である。
Companies mentioned：雪佛龍（Chevron）、委内瑞拉国家石油公司（PDVSA）、標普全球能源（S&P Global Energy）、Enverus
Powerful earthquake in Kumamoto，Kyushu，leaves 13 dead！永旺 shopping center explodes and collapses；Yatsushiro City among the hardest-hit areas；experts warn of “可能有更大餘震”
On July 28, 2026, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, killing 13 people and injuring more than 250. The collapse of 永旺 Mall and damage to infrastructure in Yatsushiro were severe, and experts warned of even larger aftershocks.
Companies mentioned：台積電、永旺、九州電力、日本製紙工業株式会社、索尼
郭智輝 praises 辜仲諒 for laying the groundwork for a new era in Taiwanese baseball internationally；calls for building on past achievements and creating a cross-generational championship system and national competitiveness
Former Economics Minister Kuo Chih-hui praised Chairman Ku Chung-liang for helping raise the international standing of Taiwanese baseball. He emphasized the importance of continuity in the system and developing players across generations, and proposed promoting sports science and building career support systems.
Major change to 台灣鐵路 ticket rules takes effect nationwide on 8/20；train tickets discounted by up to 5折；key changes at a glance
To ease the burden of commuting and traveling home for college students，台灣鐵路 has revised its student discount plan. The changes will take effect nationwide on August 20，offering discounts of up to 5折. The system will be simplified by replacing tiered discounts with a single fixed discount，making the ticket-buying process more straightforward and convenient for students.
Companies mentioned：台灣鐵路
New inheritance rules are coming soon！The reserved share for siblings will be abolished，but experts warn that if you “forget to do 1 thing”，your assets could still be divided up
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan amended Article 1223 of the Civil Code, removing siblings’ reserved portion of an estate. The amendment is scheduled to take effect in 6 months. It aims to respect testamentary freedom, but experts warn of the risks of not making a will.
Companies mentioned：勤業衆信聯合会計師事務所、資誠聯合会計師事務所
Are the thousand-point daily drops in Taiwan stocks just the beginning？施俊吉 warns of 2 brewing storms：台積電 could become the world’s cash machine
Taiwan stocks plunged more than 2000 points on the 28th. Former Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman 施俊吉 warned that if the U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates，it could trigger a “double liquidation storm.” Heavyweight stocks such as 台積電 could be sold off，becoming a cash machine for global investors.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Taiwan stocks plunge nearly 1900 points intraday！Analyst says it’s like a department store anniversary sale：if the index falls below “this price”，he’ll put NT$100 million into 0050
Taiwan stocks plunged nearly 1900 points in a single day，falling below 4萬. Analyst 郭哲榮 sees a buying opportunity and announced he would invest NT$1億元 in 0050 ETF，while predicting that AI could propel Taiwan stocks toward 10萬 points in the future.
Companies mentioned：摩爾投顧、艾司摩爾（ASML）
Latest New Taipei mayor poll shows a widening gap！“李四川 or 蘇巧慧：who has the most support？”；surprising results revealed
The latest poll in the New Taipei mayoral race shows KMT candidate 李四川 leading DPP candidate 蘇巧慧，with support of 43.7% versus 36.8%，a gap of 6.9 percentage points. Independent voters and Taiwan People’s Party supporters are more likely to believe 李四川 can deliver on his campaign promises.
Everyone’s playing the stock market！How many people in Taiwan have “four loans at once” to trade stocks？The Financial Supervisory Commission reveals startling figures
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission investigated credit risks related to “four loans under one roof.” It found that multiple borrowers accounted for a low single-digit percentage and assessed current financial risks as manageable. It will deepen monitoring by strengthening information sharing with the Joint Credit Information Center.
Never throw broken Bluetooth earbuds in the garbage truck！Environment Ministry warns：a hidden 1 item could cause a fire or explosion
The Ministry of Environment is urging people to dispose of broken Bluetooth earphones properly, warning that the lithium batteries they contain can cause fires. Putting them in regular garbage is dangerous, and dedicated recycling channels are needed.
China begins producing DUV lithography machines！ASML shares plunge as much as 8%；摩根大通：yields after mass production are the key
Chinese company Aishengna, based in Shanghai, has begun mass production of domestically made DUV lithography machines, briefly sending ASML shares lower. The move marks progress in China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency strategy, but technical challenges remain.
Companies mentioned：ASML、中芯国際、華虹半導体、長鑫存儲、上海微電子設備（SMEE）、宇量昇、SiCarrier、摩根大通、The Information、ロイター
No signal after an earthquake in Japan？Search “00000JAPAN” to get free internet access；terms of use and cybersecurity risks explained
Japan provides the “00000JAPAN” free Wi-Fi service during major disasters，allowing residents and foreign visitors to get online in an emergency. The service is activated by area，and users should be aware of cybersecurity risks.
BIGBANG concert ticket prices for Taipei Dome revealed！A guide to the 5 ticket-sale phases，10 ticket prices and VIP add-ons
South Korean supergroup BIGBANG announced that its 20th-anniversary world tour will come to the Taipei Dome in October 2026. Organizers have announced 10 ticket prices and 5 phases of ticket sales. The top price is NT$9,430，and tickets will go on sale in stages starting August 17.
Companies mentioned：AEG Presents Asia、SuperDome、YG Entertainment
李岡遠 takes over as director of Wan Fang Hospital；outlines a vision to “safeguard 百歲 lives”：keep seniors healthy and independent
Taipei Municipal Wan Fang Hospital has welcomed its 第九任 director，李岡遠，who unveiled a vision to “safeguard 百歲 lives” by strengthening preventive and smart medicine and promoting integrated community care.
Meet this summer at Zhuwei Fishing Harbor：sounds come ashore and connect the world！2026 Taoyuan Pearl Coast International Music Festival kicks off
The 2026 Taoyuan Pearl Coast International Music Festival will be held at Zhuwei Fishing Harbor in Taoyuan from August 1 to 2. Under the theme “Sounds come ashore，the world connects”，the festival will bring together international musicians，sports events and local food markets for a free summer music celebration.
Companies mentioned：桃園市政府
A red-green connection？邱垂正 reveals that the MAC engages with “2 types of think tanks” from the mainland Chinese government，promoting exchanges free of united-front influence
MAC Chair 邱垂正 said that think tanks in Taiwan and mainland China focusing on cross-strait affairs and international relations maintain orderly exchanges，emphasizing efforts to remove united-front influence. The remarks respond to questions about the phrase “Taiwan-Vietnam-China” in 沈有忠’s report on his visit to Vietnam.
Three parties join forces to tackle stray-dog hotspots in Yangmingshan：three-year management，no-return placement and volunteer patrols aim to reduce the problem at its source and create a better environment for people and dogs
The Yangmingshan National Park Headquarters, Taipei City Animal Protection Office and Animal Protection Association have joined forces to launch a 3-year plan to manage stray dogs. The plan promotes prevention at the source through capture, non-release and centralized sheltering.
Companies mentioned：陽明山國家公園管理處、台北市動物保護處、中華民國保護動物協會
Tens of thousands of households lose water and power！令和8年 Kumamoto earthquake strikes at seismic intensity 7；Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirms 13 dead
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Companies mentioned：永旺（AEON）、九州電力、日本製紙
Airbus A350 flies nonstop to London，24 hours without landing！“Project Sunrise” test flight succeeds：Qantas launches the world’s longest route
オーストラリア航空 has completed one of the world’s longest test flights, lasting more than 24 hours, using an エアバス A350. The achievement marks an important step toward realizing Project Sunrise, paving the way for direct Sydney–London flights from 2027 and bringing innovation to the aviation industry.
Companies mentioned：エアバス、オーストラリア航空、Flightradar24
“Data-request Voldemort” scandal grows！Civil servants raise more allegations against 簡舒培：those who refuse to cooperate face investigations into their personal information
Taipei City Councilor 簡舒培 has been accused of making excessive data requests and ordering retaliatory investigations of civil servants who did not cooperate，causing unease within the administrative system. The controversy dates back to the 柯文哲 era and continues today.
If a no-confidence vote succeeds, who will succeed Cho Jung-tai? Chiang Wan-an names this high-profile DPP figure as “a great fit”: “He can get things done in government”
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has publicly backed a no-confidence vote and recommended Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai as the next premier, citing his sense of responsibility and administrative abilities. The move reflects growing distrust of the Lai government among opposition forces.
New Ministry of Labor subsidies are here! Starting 8/1, eligible people can receive up to 50000 yuan per person: living assistance payment amounts and how and when to apply
Starting in August 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor will restructure assistance for children of unemployed workers as a living allowance that can be combined with tuition reductions from the Ministry of Education. The change is an important policy shift to strengthen support for families affected by involuntary job loss.