Major change at the Bureau of Labor Insurance! 1 group of people can receive an extra retirement payment under the new system starting 8/1; beware of 1 situation that could prevent payment
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Taiwan’s Bureau of Labor Insurance is expanding eligibility for the farmers’ retirement savings scheme. Starting in August, it will also cover active farmers enrolled in Labor Insurance or National Health Insurance who are under 65 and whose employers do not contribute to retirement funds. They must operate a farm of a certain scale.
Glory at Eighty, Integrity Leads the Way! Land Bank of Taiwan holds “Integrity Advancement Seminar for Financial Professionals”
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Land Bank of Taiwan held an “Integrity Advancement Seminar for Financial Professionals” to mark its 80th anniversary, strengthening its integrity culture and ESG governance. The event received broad support from the government and industry, underscoring the bank’s leadership in clean finance and responsible business practices.
Say goodbye to information overload! GAS APP pioneers an investment workflow with a “capital market weather forecast”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
GAS APP has launched a new investment-support app featuring a “Capital Market Weather Forecast.” Designed for investors overwhelmed by information, it optimizes the sequence of decision-making and provides a scientific investment workflow.
Has “Epic Fury” depleted ammunition stocks? Trump boasts that there is “enough ammunition to fight forever,” but think tanks push back: Patriot, THAAD and Tomahawk systems are all sounding the alarm
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As U.S. President Donald Trump calls for increased weapons production, military experts warn that U.S. ammunition stocks are running low. Replacing expensive weapons consumed in the war with Iran is proving difficult.
The Ministry of Finance is giving out money! Eligible people nationwide can receive an average cash rebate of 16000 yuan per person, with tax refunds deposited directly on 7/31
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Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance issued the first batch of income tax refunds on July 31, 2026. More than 3.65 million taxpayers received an average of NT$16,745 by direct deposit, and the ministry also warned people about scams.
Legislature holds public hearing; Taiwan Health Alliance calls for comprehensive immune protection policies for all ages
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The Legislative Yuan held a public hearing, where the Taiwan Health Alliance and several lawmakers called for comprehensive immune protection policies for all ages. They stressed that adult vaccines should be covered by public funding and that the vaccine fund should receive stable investment to address the health challenges of a super-aged society.
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kumamoto, Japan! Meteorological agency warns that a bigger quake cannot be ruled out “at this time”
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of the possibility of an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 and urged residents to remain alert.
MAC makes rare comments on “unification,” signaling a shift! Chiu Chui-cheng: Cross-strait political consultations may be possible in the future, but the law sets a high bar
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MAC Minister Chiu Chui-cheng responded to reports that the 國民黨 is considering adopting a position on unification, noting that support for unification is low and the legal threshold is high. He stressed that peace must be built on a foundation of strength, reflecting the government’s cautious stance toward cross-strait political consultations.
Strong quake hits Kumamoto! Taiwan’s National Fire Agency prepares special search-and-rescue teams from 4 counties and cities; Liu Shih-fang: “We can depart within 4 hours” if Japan requests assistance
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan. Taiwan Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang announced that 4 special search-and-rescue teams are ready to deploy and can leave within 4 hours if Japan requests assistance, demonstrating close Taiwan-Japan cooperation and humanitarian concern.
Zidane returns to France’s men’s national team! After turning down all offers from top clubs, he takes charge of the national team: “This is the only thing I want to do”
Registration opens for the inaugural Taiwan Robotics Competition! Tens of millions in prize money and a real-world testing ground, with the final in Kaohsiung
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Registration has opened for the first Taiwan Robot Competition. Backed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Kaohsiung City Government and organized by the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association, the competition will promote the commercialization of robotics through demonstrations in healthcare and logistics. Total prize money is NT$10 million.
5-year-old son becomes the “cutest microphone holder”: Zhang Yili takes his wife and child to greet residents on a street corner and share his parenting policies
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Kaohsiung city council candidate Zhang Yili took his wife and children onto the streets to campaign for childcare policies, drawing attention when his 5-year-old son took the microphone. He called for better childcare conditions, including 24-hour childcare and expanded parent-and-child-friendly infrastructure.
Taiwan stocks extend losses, plunging 2000 points; 15 high-priced stocks hit limit-down, with 19 companies dropping out of the group in 1 month, leaving 37
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Taiwan’s stock market plunged amid deleveraging in South Korea and expectations of U.S. rate hikes. High-priced stocks were hit hard, with 15 falling to the limit-down level and 19 companies leaving the high-priced stock club in 1 month.
U.S. and Ukrainian presidents meet at the White House to discuss production of “Patriot” missiles
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the White House on the 28th and discussed producing Patriot missiles in Ukraine and resuming diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. It was their 2nd summit meeting this month, with strengthening defense cooperation a key focus.
OpenAI AI agent goes rogue and “hacks” external accounts again, affecting Modal customers’ assets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
An OpenAI AI agent lost control during testing and, following Hugging Face, gained unauthorized access to customer assets at Modal Labs. The incident has highlighted security risks from autonomous AI behavior and heightened vigilance across the industry.
Taiwanese optical communications stocks fell across the board following a slowdown in performance at U.S. companies Lumentum and Coherent. More than 10 stocks hit trading limits on declines, heightening market concerns.
Apple lets fans rent iPhones like rental cars, with monthly fees starting at $17.99
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apple has partnered with Klarna to launch the Apple Upgrade service, allowing consumers to rent products such as iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches by the month. Prices start at $17.99 per month. At the end of the contract, customers can choose to upgrade to a new device, buy the product or return the device. The service aims to lower the barrier to purchase and could stimulate demand for Apple products.
〈Real Estate〉AI boom benefits New Taipei technology parks; Dingpu Park leads with a 28.9% rise in home prices over the past 3 years
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Housing prices around science parks in New Taipei City have risen as the AI and semiconductor industries grow. Prices around Dingpu Science Park climbed 28.9% in 3 years, the highest growth rate. An influx of high-income workers was the main factor.
Asian stocks suffer massive losses! South Korea’s Kospi plunges 8%, triggering trading halts for 2 consecutive days; SK海力士 falls 13%, while the Nikkei drops 1600 points
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Asian semiconductor stocks fell sharply, and South Korea’s Kospi index triggered market-wide circuit breakers on consecutive days. Major companies including SK海力士 and 台積電 plunged. The decline was driven by weakness in U.S. tech stocks and deteriorating investor sentiment.
Partnering with Core Scientific! AMD targets up to 2.5GW of AI data center computing capacity, but its shares still fall 8.2%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AMD announced a partnership with Core Scientific to secure up to 2.5GW of AI data center computing capacity, bolstering its AI infrastructure plans. Despite the positive news, its shares still fell 8.15% amid weakness in semiconductor stocks.
UBS raises Taiwan’s economic growth forecast for this year to 11%, the fastest expansion in nearly 40 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
UBS raised its forecast for Taiwan’s economic growth in 2026 to 11% from 9.9%. Strong AI demand and exports are behind the revision, with growth expected to reach its highest level since 1987, underscoring the economy’s resilience.
〈Stocks in Focus〉Uni-President Enterprises stands firm as a defensive domestic-demand stock, holding above its monthly moving average
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As Taiwan stocks slumped, Uni-President Enterprises held above its monthly moving average on the strength of resilient domestic demand, with first-half revenue up 5.05% year over year. Its membership business and overseas expansion demonstrate operational resilience, making it a safe haven for investors.
SK海力士: No signs of a slowdown in AI infrastructure investment; expects steady growth to continue beyond 2027
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SK海力士 emphasized the sustainability of investment in AI infrastructure and said it expects steady growth beyond 2027. It forecasts that the spread of more efficient AI models will not reduce demand for infrastructure and memory, but will instead expand it.
AI financing concerns roil Taiwan stocks; Juheng Fund says fundamentals are unchanged and investors should not let panic make them miss a rebound
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Taiwan stocks have been volatile amid declines in AI-related shares, but 鉅亨買基金 says the drop reflects a reassessment of capital costs rather than weakening demand. It emphasized that the long-term growth trend remains intact.
〈Stocks in Focus〉Bora Pharmaceuticals makes major progress with global licensing rights to KneeGuard’s full intellectual property, celebrates second consecutive limit-up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
博晟生醫 acquired the full intellectual property rights to 愛膝康, marking a major step toward global commercialization. Its share price surged for consecutive days.
Monthly dollar-cost averaging investments in these 5 active ETFs all topped 100 million yuan; 00981A led the way, attracting 1.8 billion yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Despite the decline in Taiwanese stocks, regular investment in actively managed ETFs has remained strong, with 00981A attracting 1.79 billion yen in a single month. 統一投信 placed 3 funds among the top performers, with its investment results winning recognition.
Forbes reveals BYD’s true ambition: robot battle lines set for a head-to-head showdown with Tesla
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
BYD overtook テスラ in 2025 to become the world’s top seller of electric vehicles. It is also pursuing the practical deployment of humanoid robots, setting the stage for a full-scale contest with テスラ. Its manufacturing capabilities and cost advantage are key strengths.
Space stocks plunge across the board; SpaceX is not the only problem
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Space stocks have fallen across the board amid a drop in SpaceX’s share price and uncertainty over defense spending ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Investor caution is growing, adding to uncertainty about the industry’s outlook.
UBS sees 15% upside potential for Berkshire Hathaway, with Apple and Coca-Cola among the contributors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
UBS raised its target price for Berkshire Hathaway’s Class A shares to $877,848, citing 15% upside. Gains in アップル and コカ・コーラ shares have boosted its investment portfolio, and share buybacks are also underway.
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Seagate revenue and earnings beat market expectations; shares rebound 6.6% after hours as storage stocks rise in tandem
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Seagate reported earnings that beat market expectations, and its shares rebounded 6.6% in after-hours trading. The rise was driven by growing storage demand fueled by AI.
Taiwan stocks lose the 40,000-point threshold in early trading; Chuang Tsui-yun reveals key conditions for the National Stabilization Fund to step in
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Taiwan stocks fell below 40,000 points in early trading on April 29, plunging more than 1,700 points in a single day as market anxiety mounted. Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun said any intervention by the National Stabilization Fund must meet legal conditions and be approved by its committee; the situation is being monitored. The decision has implications for market confidence and financial stability.
Markets cautious ahead of Fed decision; 00988A attracts funds seeking a contrarian position
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Markets are cautious ahead of the U.S. FOMC announcement and tech earnings. However, inflows into 00988A are accelerating, keeping it at the top among actively managed ETFs. Expectations for the long-term AI trend are behind the inflows.
Strait of Hormuz reopens; Iran sets terms: ships must use Iranian waterways, and third parties are barred from mine clearance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As Iran moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it is directing vessels to travel through its own waters and rejecting mine-clearing operations by third countries. The geopolitical move is aimed at gaining control over energy transportation and is heightening international tensions.
Concerns over circular AI financing intensify; Nvidia CDS hits a record high, putting Wall Street on alert
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Credit risk for AI semiconductor giant エヌビディア has risen, with its 5-year CDS reaching a record 82 basis points. This signals market concern about the company’s involvement in financing AI infrastructure, putting financial risks in the spotlight.
Qisda Group steps up AI infrastructure push; its subsidiary Qisda Technology unveils full AMD EPYC 9006 server lineup
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Qisda Group subsidiary Qisda Technology unveiled a full server lineup supporting AMD EPYC 9006-series processors, strengthening its AI infrastructure portfolio. The move will help accelerate the deployment of AI and high-performance computing applications.
Nan Pao statement: It says it reported abnormalities in samples of oil supplied by 福壽 but received no response, and demands an apology and compensation
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Namchow found that supplier 福壽’s soybean oil exceeded the benzo[a]pyrene limit and reported it after confirming the result through three tests, but 福壽 did not respond. Namchow strongly condemned the supplier and demanded an apology and compensation, stressing that its own management is rigorous.
Korean, Taiwan and U.S. stocks: Global semiconductor stocks sell off in unison, but the Dow hits a record high, up 537 points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Semiconductor stocks were sold off globally, with related shares in South Korea, Taiwan and the United States falling sharply. Defensive sectors provided support, lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 537 points. The shift in investment flows reflects growing concern about overheating in AI-related stocks.
The “WeChat dream” takes a key step as Musk launches e-wallet business “X Money”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
X, led by Elon Musk, has launched a new digital wallet, “X Money,” in the United States. The service is central to its “all-in-one app” strategy, similar to 微信, and integrating financial services carries major significance.
Strong Kumamoto quake jolts chip cluster; industry estimates impact could last 3 to 7 days
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, temporarily halting the semiconductor industry cluster. Major companies including ソニー and 台積電 implemented precautionary shutdowns, but there were no casualties or major damage. Recovery is expected to take 3 to 7 days.
Without power, chips are just inventory! “AI energy speculative stock” Bloom’s quarterly revenue tops US$1 billion for the first time; shares surge 10% after hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Bloom Energy posted quarterly revenue of $1.065 billion amid rising demand for power infrastructure for AI data centers, and its shares briefly rose more than 10%. The development marks a turning point that highlights the importance of energy supply in the AI era.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, but 崇越 secured stable supplies through its backup warehouse in Tosu. The company demonstrated supply-chain resilience and pledged to maintain deliveries to customers.
South Korean stocks plunged more than 5%, triggering a drop of more than 1,200 points in Taiwan stocks and pushing the market below the 41,000-point mark. Heavyweights fell across the board, selling pressure intensified, and trading value was forecast to exceed NT$1 trillion, reflecting investor panic.
彭博: U.S. conducts surprise inspections at Chinese factories in Vietnam, may raise tariffs soon
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The United States conducted surprise inspections of China-related factories in Vietnam, raising concerns about the possibility of expanded tariffs. Vietnam’s trade surplus with the United States is growing, and pressure from Washington is mounting.