# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-29 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 168 items from 3 sources; Japan, 97 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 街口胡亦嘉犯投信法遭判7年 北院：無視法紀

- Published: 2026-07-29T20:23:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607290334.aspx
- anchor: #n1739573
- Companies mentioned: 街口支付、街口證券投資信託股份有限公司、台新證券、富邦證券、TRILL公司、WINNER公司、金管會

Facts:
- Taipei District Court sentenced him to 7 years today
- Fined NT$100 million
- Hu Yi-jia made a total profit of NT$35,035,603 from the case
- Yang Li-wei made a profit of NT$23,826,121

## After Kumamoto's magnitude 7.1 quake, aftershocks continue; two more earthquakes were felt

- Published: 2026-07-29T20:22:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290333.aspx
- anchor: #n1739574
- Companies mentioned: 日本氣象廳

Facts:
- A magnitude 3 earthquake
- Maximum seismic intensity of 3
- A magnitude 2.8 earthquake
- Maximum seismic intensity of 2
- Focal depth of 10 kilometers
- An earthquake with seismic intensity around 7

## Red Cross opens Kumamoto earthquake donation page, initially allocating 10 million yen in aid

- Published: 2026-07-29T20:18:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290332.aspx
- anchor: #n1739571
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國紅十字會、日本赤十字社

Facts:
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- An initial donation of 10 million yen has already been allocated
- About NT$2 million

## Google's personal AI agent Gemini Spark to launch in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-29T20:17:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202607290331.aspx
- anchor: #n1739572
- Companies mentioned: Google

Facts:
- A personal AI agent available 24 hours a day

## German goalkeeper Neuer, winner of the 2014 World Cup Golden Glove, may retire next season

- Published: 2026-07-29T20:15:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607290330.aspx
- anchor: #n1739570
- Companies mentioned: 拜仁慕尼黑

Facts:
- Winner of the 2014 World Cup Golden Glove
- Neuer, now 40
- Won 13 Bundesliga titles
- 2 UEFA Champions League titles

## Taiwan stocks plunge; 金管會: margin trading collateral maintenance ratio is 165.5%

- Published: 2026-07-29T20:07:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290329.aspx
- anchor: #n1739563
- Companies mentioned: 金管會

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks fell below the 40,000-point mark intraday today, closing down 1,564.18 points
- Taiwan stocks closed at 40,039.18 points on July 29
- 成交量約1兆835.69億元，同時段（截至下午1時30分） 亞洲主要股市狀況，新加坡漲0.71%，上海漲0.31%，香港漲1.23%，日本跌1.72%，韓國跌7.46%
- Securities lending sales accounted for 3.76% of total market trading value
- The price-to-earnings ratio of the main market was about 31.78 times as of the end of June this year
- Cash dividend yield of 1.56%
- 1.59% including stock dividends
- Domestic listed and over-the-counter companies posted combined revenue of about NT$30.49 trillion through the end of June this year
- Up 35.96% from the same period last year

## Government advances medium- and long-term offshore wind power plan; Ørsted says it sends positive signal to industry

- Published: 2026-07-29T20:04:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290328.aspx
- anchor: #n1739564
- Companies mentioned: 沃旭能源、Formosa 1

Facts:
- For every 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity produced
- More than NT$6,000
- Could generate value of about NT$49.4 billion annually
- There are 508 offshore wind turbines across Taiwan
- Total installed capacity is 4.9GW
- Ørsted accounts for about 1.8GW
- Total installed capacity of wind turbines reaches 1.82GW
- Ørsted has about 2GW of wind farms under construction and operation in Taiwan
- Ørsted accounts for 199 of them
- Each of the 2 phases is expected to have 8GW of capacity available for selection
- Total installed capacity could reach 18.3 to 19.9GW

## Lin Xuefeng's 4-year sentence under the Anti-Infiltration Act becomes final; detained after refusing to respond to summons

- Published: 2026-07-29T20:03:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607290327.aspx
- anchor: #n1739560
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、中國浙江省台州市台辦、嘉義地方法院、台灣高等法院台南分院、中央社

Facts:
- Sentenced to 4 years
- NT$16,000

## Foreign investors sell net NT$22.2 billion, pull out of 主動式ETF and position in telecom and airline stocks

- Published: 2026-07-29T20:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290326.aspx
- anchor: #n1739561
- Companies mentioned: 主動式ETF、主動統一升級50、元大台灣50、主動統一台股增長、主動復華未來50、凱基台灣TOP50、主動富邦台灣龍耀、主動群益科技創新、元大高股息、華邦電、主動國泰動能高息、台積電、聯電、南亞、復華富時不動產、友達、合庫金、華航、中華電、長榮航、群益台灣精選高息、上海商銀

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks fell 1,564.18 points today
- Foreign investors' net sales narrowed to NT$22.252 billion
- 主動統一升級50（00403A） saw net sales of more than 144,000 lots
- 元大台灣50（0050） ranked 2nd, with more than 104,000 lots
- Foreign investors also sold a net 11,000 lots of 台積電 in a single day
- 聯電 led with more than 39,000 lots
- 復華富時不動產（00712） ranked 2nd and 3rd, with about 25,000 and 21,000 lots, respectively

## Lawmakers inspect 濱海作戰指揮部; Chen Kuan-ting calls for building asymmetric deterrence

- Published: 2026-07-29T20:00:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290325.aspx
- anchor: #n1739562
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、中央社、軍聞社、國軍、海軍、濱海作戰指揮部、濱海第一大隊、國防部

Facts:
- 國防部 plans to invest NT$210 billion through a special act
- Monitor maritime activity in the contiguous zone extending 24 nautical miles from Taiwan
- Strengthen nearshore defense within the 12-nautical-mile territorial sea

## Penghu Port establishes a safety and health family to work together to build a safe port area

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:57:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607290324.aspx
- anchor: #n1739498
- Companies mentioned: 臺灣港務股份有限公司、高雄港務分公司、馬公管理處

## 民眾黨's 7th anniversary celebration set for 8/2, with the theme “Take the stage together for Taiwan”

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:56:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290323.aspx
- anchor: #n1739499
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、台北市、新竹

Facts:
- 7 matters concerning the public
- NT$43.8 million
- A plot of land in 新竹 costs about NT$22 million
- NT$70 million bail and 2 years of legal fees

## Japan's population falls by more than 910,000 a year, dropping below 120 million for the first time in 42 years

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:51:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290322.aspx
- anchor: #n1739433
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、共同社、總務省

Facts:
- Japan's national population fell to 119,736,483
- 日本國民人口較前1年減少91萬7000人
- The number of foreign residents in Japan rose by 354,000 to a record 4,031,159
- The number of newborns in Japan was only about 670,000
- There were about 1.59 million deaths
- Tokyo was the only prefecture where the Japanese national population grew, rising 0.09% year on year
- Among foreign residents, the share of working-age people rose to 86.17%
- Hokkaido had the largest increase in foreign residents among prefectures, up 14.89% year on year
- Okinawa Prefecture was next, at 14.36%
- Followed by Oita Prefecture at 13.90%
- Japan's total population, including foreign residents, was 123,767,642
- 較前1年減少約56萬3000人

## Countries offer condolences after major quake; Japanese government says aid needs will be assessed according to circumstances

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:47:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290321.aspx
- anchor: #n1739434
- Companies mentioned: 日本、美國、義大利、巴西、台灣、巴勒斯坦、聯合國、中華民國、日本政府

Facts:
- Including 美國, 義大利, 巴西, 台灣, 巴勒斯坦 and 23 other countries and regions

## Mainland criticizes Shanghai delegation's blocked visit to Taiwan; 陸委會: approval or denial is an internal affair

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:47:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607290320.aspx
- anchor: #n1739430
- Companies mentioned: 台北市政府、上海市政府、陸委會、國台辦、民進黨、中國大陸

Facts:
- 台北市政府 and 上海市政府 signed a memorandum of understanding on red panda species exchange and cooperation at the 2024 Twin-City Forum
- 2 red pandas arrived at Taipei Zoo in the early hours of June 6 this year

## Airport firefighters' hazard allowance to rise to a maximum of NT$9,700 starting in August

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:45:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290319.aspx
- anchor: #n1739431
- Companies mentioned: 民航局、交通部、行政院、國際民航組織（ICAO）

Facts:
- The first tier will increase to NT$9,700
- The second tier will increase to NT$7,760
- Airport firefighters' hazard allowance is only NT$2,590 per month
- The 16 airports under its jurisdiction will be divided into 2 tiers
- More than 400 firefighters

## Taiwan stocks post the 7th-largest drop; investment advisers say 3 signals are needed for a short-term recovery

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:45:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290318.aspx
- anchor: #n1739432
- Companies mentioned: 國巨、聯電、欣興、台達電、華邦電、南亞科、信驊、聯發科、台積電、鴻海、美國聯準會

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks plunged 1,564.18 points today
- The index has fallen about 17% from its record high
- 國巨 fell 27.16%
- 聯電 fell 25.99%
- 欣興 fell 23.21%
- 台達電 fell 20.48%
- 華邦電 fell 19.25%
- 南亞科 fell 17.02%
- 信驊，the most expensive stock，retreated 16.89%
- High-priced stock 聯發科 fell 18.71%
- 台積電 fell 8.52%
- 鴻海 fell just 7.96%

## 3C appliances boost buying interest，全電商 targets NT$5 billion in revenue as average order value tops NT$3,000

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:43:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290317.aspx
- anchor: #n1739426
- Companies mentioned: 全聯、全電商、PXGo!全聯線上購APP、小時達

Facts:
- 全電商 currently has an average order value of around NT$3,000 to NT$4,000
- Annual revenue target for this year is NT$5 billion
- 全電商 and 小時達 currently account for about 6% of group revenue combined

## Control Yuan censures Wan Fang Senior High School gender equality committee for failing to function；Taipei City to review shortcomings

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:41:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607290316.aspx
- anchor: #n1739427
- Companies mentioned: 監察院、台北市立萬芳高級中學、台北市教育局

Facts:
- Implementation is expected within 1 month

## Asian stocks mixed as technology shares plunge，dragging Taiwan and South Korea sharply lower

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:40:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290315.aspx
- anchor: #n1739428
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、三星電子、鎧俠、東京威力科創、Alphabet、微軟、亞馬遜

Facts:
- Following a nearly 11% plunge in the previous trading session
- SK海力士 fell nearly 20% again today
- 市值已經從一個月前創新高以來蒸發逾5成
- 三星電子 plunged more than 12%
- KOSPI pared its losses to 6% by the close
- Tokyo stocks plunged 1.5%
- Taipei stocks also fell 3.76%

## Pingtung and Japan’s Ehime sign MOU，launching cooperation in agriculture，tourism and other fields

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:39:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607290314.aspx
- anchor: #n1739429
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府、愛媛縣、屏東縣長周春米、愛媛縣知事中村時廣、愛媛縣副知事菅規行、宇和島市、西予市、松野町、鬼北町、愛南町、墾丁國家公園、東港高中、來義高中、愛媛縣宇和島水產高校

Facts:
- Heads of 5 municipalities in the Nanyo region，including 愛南町
- 愛媛縣 also plans to set up an exhibition area at the “World in Pingtung” event this October
- The county government plans to organize a delegation to visit 愛媛縣 in September this year

## 環球晶 posts a per-share loss of NT$8.27 in June，affected by a valuation loss at Siltronic

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:39:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290313.aspx
- anchor: #n1739421
- Companies mentioned: 環球晶、Siltronic AG

Facts:
- Net loss attributable to the parent company was NT$3.955 billion
- Loss per share was NT$8.27
- June revenue was NT$5.624 billion
- Down 1.63% year over year
- Second-quarter revenue was NT$15.21 billion
- Up 8.8% from the first quarter

## Human Rights Commission systematically examines 7 cases involving forced evictions from public property，uncovering 4 major institutional challenges

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:38:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290312.aspx
- anchor: #n1739422
- Companies mentioned: 国家人权委员会、乐生療養院、台北大學不動產與城鄉環境學系

Facts:
- 4 major institutional challenges

## Exhibition of Paiwan clothing highlights social hierarchy and beliefs，with New Taipei tribal university showcasing diverse achievements

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:36:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607290311.aspx
- anchor: #n1739423
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、亞東科技大學、中國國民黨、原住民族語言研究發展基金會、新北市政府

Facts:
- The tribal university’s faculty and students created 84 works for the exhibition

## 央廣 launches a co-creation platform for new immigrants，using AI to overcome language barriers

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:25:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607290310.aspx
- anchor: #n1739418
- Companies mentioned: 央廣、Google

Facts:
- The number of new immigrants and migrant workers has exceeded the million mark

## Ko Wen-je questions the purpose of a no-confidence motion；Huang Kuo-chang says 國民黨 is divided

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:24:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290309.aspx
- anchor: #n1739419
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- The threshold is a motion signed by more than 1/3 of lawmakers

## Typhoon Baihaifen is expected to strengthen into a severe typhoon；Japan’s Kyushu should prepare for significant rainfall

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:23:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290308.aspx
- anchor: #n1739420
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、氣象署、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Maximum sustained winds near the center were 48 meters per second
- Average radius of force-seven winds: 200 kilometers
- Temperatures across Taiwan are around 33 to 35 degrees Celsius

## Wang Shun-ho hits a home run at the Dome despite a bad cold，boosting confidence with a more powerful swing

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:22:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607290307.aspx
- anchor: #n1739409
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、富邦悍將

Facts:
- His 3rd home run of the season
- Drove in 2 runs in the game

## Taiwanese-born Leuven councilor visits Tainan，helping connect the city with European cultural events

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:21:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607290306.aspx
- anchor: #n1739410
- Companies mentioned: 魯汶市、台南市、歐盟、荷蘭

Facts:
- European Capital of Culture 2030
- Became sister cities in 1993

## Vice President Hsiao：Environmental education is not just teaching material but also a promise to the next generation

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:21:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290305.aspx
- anchor: #n1739411
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、總統府

Facts:
- This year marks the 10th National Environmental Education Awards

## Kao Kuo-hui praises the Fubon Guardians for hanging on through the first half of the season，and says the team needs a breakthrough at the plate

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:17:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607290304.aspx
- anchor: #n1739407
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將

Facts:
- First-half record：34 wins and 26 losses
- 團隊打擊率1成89

## 金管會 proposes 22 items for a major financial-sector giveback initiative，encouraging long-term planning

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:17:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290303.aspx
- anchor: #n1739408
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、台灣金融服務業聯合總會、台灣金融研訓院、環境部、地方政府、保險公司、銀行業、保險業、證券期貨業、台灣個人投資儲蓄帳戶（TISA）

Facts:
- Proposed 22 reference items
- Set giveback goals for 10 years or longer
- Set giveback goals for 5 years，10 years or even longer
- There are 7 reference items concerning employees

## F1巴林大獎賽移師雪邦 東南亞雙週賽凸顯應變韌性

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:15:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290302.aspx
- anchor: #n1739404
- Companies mentioned: F1、巴林大獎賽、雪邦國際賽道、新加坡大獎賽、東協、馬來西亞理工大學、新加坡南洋理工大學

Facts:
- Each 新加坡大獎賽 is estimated to generate around 130 million Singapore dollars
- Each 新加坡大獎賽 is estimated to generate around 130 million Singapore dollars，equivalent to about NT$3.2 billion
- Assuming attendance of around 100,000
- Including around 40,000 international visitors
- Each foreign visitor spends an average of 9,500 ringgit
- Each foreign visitor spends an average of 9,500 ringgit，equivalent to about NT$75,200
- F1 races are held in Singapore every year，with about 90% of tourism revenue also flowing into local industries

## Exporter selling helped the New Taiwan dollar rebound in the afternoon，closing at 32.366 per U.S. dollar

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:13:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290301.aspx
- anchor: #n1739405
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、美國聯邦準備理事會（Fed）

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks plunged 1,564.18 points today
- Closed at 32.366 per U.S. dollar
- Total trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets rose to US$3.233 billion
- Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falls 4.49%
- 台積電 ADR falls 1.7%
- Foreign investors remained net sellers，selling a net NT$22.252 billion
- Dragged down by the plunge in Taiwan stocks，the New Taiwan dollar opened at 32.41 per U.S. dollar today
- It touched a low of 32.528
- 重貶1.44角
- It rose to a high of 32.36
- The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.2% today
- The South Korean won surged 0.71%
- The Singapore dollar rose 0.09%
- The New Taiwan dollar and Japanese yen each rose 0.06%

## 車輛中心’s vehicle electronics research and testing building topped out，supporting development of AI cars and drones

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:11:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290300.aspx
- anchor: #n1739406
- Companies mentioned: 車輛中心、經濟部、經濟部產業技術司

Facts:
- The Department of Industrial Technology has invested around NT$1 billion in recent years

## Driver crashes into 2 cars in Taichung，injuring 3；man found to be wanted and suspected of drug-impaired driving，referred for prosecution

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:08:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607290299.aspx
- anchor: #n1739383
- Companies mentioned: 台中市警察局、霧峰分局、台南地檢署、台中地檢署

Facts:
- 3 people sustained minor injuries
- 31-year-old Chen
- 49-year-old Jiang
- 42-year-old Liu

## To prevent another萱萱 case，衛福部 proposes 4 measures to strengthen protections for vulnerable families

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:06:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290298.aspx
- anchor: #n1739384
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部、台中市

Facts:
- 4 systemic factors can be improved
- Expected to go live in August
- Investigative reports for first-level emergency cases must be completed within 4 days
- Non-emergency cases must be completed within 30 days

## 4 中國海警 vessels intrude into Kinmen waters；Coast Guard patrol boats escort and monitor them

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:06:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607290297.aspx
- anchor: #n1739385
- Companies mentioned: 中國海警、海巡署、海洋委員會、金馬澎分署、第十二巡防區

Facts:
- 4 中國海警 vessels
- At around 2 p.m. today
- 3 p.m.
- 5:03 p.m.

## 台中流行影音中心 completed 6 years ago but never opened；city government to begin public operations by year-end

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:00:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607290296.aspx
- anchor: #n1739382
- Companies mentioned: 台中流行影音中心、中台灣電影中心、OT廠商、新聞局、台中市議會、台中市政府

Facts:
- Cost nearly NT$600,000
- Completed in December 2020
- Signed a contract with the supplier in 2024
- Scheduled to begin operations in 2026

## Councilor 陳怡君 denies corruption in second trial of graft case, admits only forgery

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:55:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607290295.aspx
- anchor: #n1739320
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、台北市議會、台灣高等法院、士林地方法院、台北女子看守所

Facts:
- Sentenced to 7 years and 10 months
- A total of NT$3,848,568
- Received about NT$39,000 in bribes from the developer each month
- A total of 705,894 yuan
- Deprived of civil rights for 5 years
- Deprivation of civil rights for 4 years
- Sentenced to 6 months
- Also fined NT$30,000
- Sentenced to 1 year
- Sentenced to 1 year and 10 months to 2 years in prison

## 董瑞斌: Taiwan stocks offer opportunities and risks at any price; only 4 households at 兆豐銀 have all 4 types of loans at once

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:55:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290294.aspx
- anchor: #n1739321
- Companies mentioned: 兆豐金、兆豐銀、台灣金融服務業聯合總會、台灣金融研訓院

Facts:
- Currently, only 4 customers at 兆豐銀 qualify for all 4 types of loans and have every form of leverage in use
- The total increase was about NT$200 million
- In June this year, the amount was up by more than NT$10 billion from the same period last year
- Compared with the overall consumer finance market, valued at about NT$700 billion

## Control Yuan calls for review of difficulties facing trade negotiation body; Executive Yuan says it will continue to improve

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:54:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290293.aspx
- anchor: #n1739246
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、監察院、經貿談判辦公室、經濟部、懲戒法院、考試院

Facts:
- 行政院長卓榮泰去年已核定增設6名常設文官
- 公務預算也由經濟部編列，至114年已達新台幣6700餘萬元

## Impeached by the Control Yuan, 楊珍妮 says strict management that made colleagues uncomfortable was not her intention

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:54:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290292.aspx
- anchor: #n1739247
- Companies mentioned: 監察院、行政院、懲戒法院、中央社、台美

Facts:
- Yang Jen-ni issues 2 statements denying bullying

## National skills competition opens; 鄭麗君 says investment in vocational education will be expanded

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:52:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290291.aspx
- anchor: #n1739248
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、勞動部

Facts:
- A total of 1,075 competitors will compete
- Total investment could reach NT$65 billion
- The area in use exceeds 70,000 square meters

## 林家勝 sent down to the minors to work on details; 李吳永勤 returns to the majors to bolster the left-handed bullpen

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:50:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607290290.aspx
- anchor: #n1739249
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、味全龍隊

富邦悍將 are making pitching changes, sending 林家勝 to the minors to work on his control and bringing in 李吳永勤 to bolster the left-handed bullpen.

Facts:
- After an absence of 15 months
- Has made 2 appearances in the majors this season
- Pitched 2 scoreless innings
- In 10 appearances since being sent to the minors, he has pitched 8.1 innings and allowed 1 earned run
- A 3-win record
- A 1.08 ERA
- 阿部雄大 started and allowed 3 runs over 5.1 innings in the loss

## 魏平政 touts full subsidies for tuition and miscellaneous fees; campaign headquarters says these are collection and administrative fees

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:50:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607290289.aspx
- anchor: #n1739250
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民主進步黨

魏平政 proposed fully subsidizing collection and administrative fees from kindergarten through junior high, sparking an election campaign clash. Rivals 陳素月 and 邱建富 criticized the proposal as lacking vision and showing a lack of understanding of the current situation.

Facts:
- Proposal for full subsidies for tuition and miscellaneous fees from kindergarten through junior high

## Family memories become part of the public collection as the Hakka Affairs Council's center holds a special exhibition of donated artifacts

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607290287.aspx
- anchor: #n1739252
- Companies mentioned: 客委會、客家文化發展中心、台灣客家文化館

Facts:
- 20 donors
- 340 valuable Hakka artifacts
- More than 16,800 artifacts
- 50 artifacts

## 聯電 raises capital spending to US$2 billion, expands in Singapore and builds new plant at Southern Taiwan Science Park

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290288.aspx
- anchor: #n1739251
- Companies mentioned: 聯電

Facts:
- Capital spending raised to US$2 billion
- The previously planned US$1.5 billion
- An increase of about 33.3%

## 國巨: Strong AI demand expected in second half; customers willing to pay a premium to sign long-term contracts and secure capacity

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290286.aspx
- anchor: #n1739253
- Companies mentioned: 國巨

Facts:
- Strong demand for AI applications is expected to drive revenue growth
- Consolidated revenue in the second quarter was NT$44.456 billion
- Up 16.5% Quarter on Quarter
- Up 35.7% from the same period last year
- Consolidated gross margin in the second quarter was 38.5%
- Up 0.4 percentage points from the previous quarter
- Up 2.9 percentage points year over year
- Operating margin in the second quarter was 26.4%
- Up 1.2 percentage points from the previous quarter
- Up 4.9 percentage points year over year
- Second-quarter profit attributable to owners of the parent was NT$9.418 billion
- Up 17.7% from the previous quarter
- Compared with last

## 林逸達's post-surgery fastball reaches 150 kph; could return to the majors after 2 years

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607290285.aspx
- anchor: #n1739254
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、中職

Facts:
- Fastball reaches 150 kph
- Return to the majors after 2 years
- 19 relief appearances
- Pitched 17.1 innings
- Gave up 8 runs
- 7 earned runs
- 1 win
- 6 holds
- A 3.63 ERA

## Control Yuan members say loopholes remain in student trips to China; Education Ministry pledges active investigations

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290284.aspx
- anchor: #n1739255
- Companies mentioned: 監察院、教育部

Facts:
- 32 school cases and 19 activities were penalized for failing to report or violating regulations

## 賴清德: 民進黨 fields talented Indigenous candidates to create better local development

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:44:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290279.aspx
- anchor: #n1739244
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨

Facts:
- President 賴清德, who also serves as chair of 民進黨, nominated 6 candidates

## 小宇 releases an album after 5 years; teased for not using Threads and living in the Stone Age

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:44:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607290278.aspx
- anchor: #n1739245
- Companies mentioned: Threads

Facts:
- Released a new album after 5 years
- Has been in a steady relationship with his girlfriend for 8 years

## 陸軍前女中士涉霸凌體罰女兵 桃檢起訴求處重刑

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607290270.aspx
- anchor: #n1739242
- Companies mentioned: 陸軍、陸軍機械化步兵269旅、桃園地檢署

Facts:
- 陸軍269旅25歲前孫姓女中士
- Served as the company's duty officer from May 4 to 11 of the same year
- Taiwanese woman kept looking for a spider until 3 a.m.
- Arrived at the duty post within 2 minutes
- Put her fist in her mouth and held it there for 8 minutes

## 台燿's Thai subsidiary expands plant; plans to invest 7.79 billion baht starting in the third quarter

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:41:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607293004.aspx
- anchor: #n1739241
- Companies mentioned: 台燿科技、TAIWAN UNION TECHNOLOGY（THAILAND） Co., Ltd.

Facts:
- Plans to invest 7.79 billion baht in stages starting in the third quarter of 115年
- The total issuance amount was 2 billion baht

## Indian youth protests force government concessions; analysts say Modi's invincibility myth is shattered

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:40:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290269.aspx
- anchor: #n1739243
- Companies mentioned: 蟑螂人民黨、Cockroach Janta Party、CJP、印度人民黨、Bharatiya Janata Party、BJP

Facts:
- 75-year-old Modi
- Took office in 2014
- In 2001, in Gujarat state
- Carefully cultivated for 25 years
- 印度人民黨目前在Instagram約有960萬名粉絲
- 5月才發起的網路運動蟑螂人民黨則已吸引逾2600萬名粉絲

## Chang Gung creates lower-carbon medical processes; 1 fewer day in hospital can reduce emissions by 41 kilograms

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:39:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290268.aspx
- anchor: #n1739232
- Companies mentioned: 長庚醫院、長庚醫療體系、衛福部

Facts:
- 1 fewer day in hospital can reduce emissions by 41 kilograms
- A reduction of about 41.24 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
- Each reduction of 1 inpatient bed-day can cut carbon emissions by about 40.9 kilograms
- Cared for 504 patients over 6 months
- Cut hospital stays by a total of 1,008 bed-days

## 旅日僑界齊聲慰問熊本災民 強調台日互助情誼

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:38:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290267.aspx
- anchor: #n1739233
- Companies mentioned: 全日本台灣連合會、日本大阪台灣同鄉會、台灣國際美食創新交流協會熊本分會、八代市政府

Facts:
- 1,000 yen
- 10,000 yen

## Lucky badminton gold necklace helps 林俊易 beat Olympic bronze medalist to reach the last 16 at the Taipei Open

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:38:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607290266.aspx
- anchor: #n1739234
- Companies mentioned: 世界羽球聯盟（BWF）

Facts:
- Won 21-17, 21-19
- 林俊易, ranked No. 12 in men's singles by 世界羽球聯盟（BWF）
- I've probably worn it since elementary school, and it's been more than 20 years now

## ESPN releases audio in which 水原一平 once falsely claimed 大谷翔平 helped repay gambling debts

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:37:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607290265.aspx
- anchor: #n1739235
- Companies mentioned: ESPN、MLB、洛杉磯道奇

Facts:
- 水原一平 has admitted stealing nearly US$17 million from 大谷翔平 and pleaded guilty to federal charges including bank fraud and tax evasion. He was sentenced by a court to 57 months in prison last year.
- 41-year-old 水原一平 is currently serving his sentence at a correctional facility in Pennsylvania.

## Scholars call for abolishing the Examination and Control Yuan, transferring examination powers to 行政院 and merging oversight powers into 立法院

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:35:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290264.aspx
- anchor: #n1739229
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、行政院、監察院、考試院、國會、總統府、中央研究院、美國國會、美國政府課責處

## New Taipei presents flag to 18 young athletes; archery to make its international youth games debut

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:25:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607290261.aspx
- anchor: #n1739226
- Companies mentioned: 新北市、明德高中、樹林高中、中央社

Facts:
- 新北市遴選18名選手參加
- 4 events: track and field, swimming, taekwondo and archery
- and 76 cities worldwide
- young people aged 12 to 15

## Tsai Yi-yu hopes the general budget will pass soon, allowing Chiayi’s drone industry to connect with international markets

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290262.aspx
- anchor: #n1739231
- Companies mentioned: 亞洲無人機AI創新應用研發中心、午青LIVE、嘉義優鮮、嘉義優鮮2.0

Facts:
- As many as 50 companies have moved in
- The budget has been stalled for nearly 8 months and cannot be implemented

## Death toll from explosion at AEON Kumamoto mall rises to 4; employee says people ran back into the store after the blast

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290263.aspx
- anchor: #n1739230
- Companies mentioned: AEON、永旺夢樂城熊本、熊本日日新聞、每日新聞

Facts:
- Death toll has risen to 4
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- About 200 meters from the building

## Fire breaks out at outdoor recycling center in Taoyuan, burning discarded appliances; firefighters are battling the blaze

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:24:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607290260.aspx
- anchor: #n1739227
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府消防局

Facts:
- 16 fire engines
- 42 firefighters
- 3:34 p.m.
- 3:53 p.m.
- 4:09

## 華航 Pikachu-liveried aircraft collaboration merchandise; model planes limited to 500 units

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:24:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290259.aspx
- anchor: #n1739228
- Companies mentioned: 華航、The Pokémon Company、中華航空

Facts:
- Model planes limited to 500 units
- Initial limited run of 200 units

## Spanish firefighters work to contain wildfires as tens of thousands of residents gradually return home

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:20:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290258.aspx
- anchor: #n1739219
- Companies mentioned: 馬德里、阿維拉、弗瑞斯諾村、歐洲森林火災資訊系統

Facts:
- A total of 24,000 people who were evacuated have been able to return home
- 馬德里自治區另有2萬人的就地避難令已獲解除
- The blaze has so far consumed about 77,000 hectares of land
- Wildfires have burned 207,000 hectares across Spain so far this year

## 聯電: Q3 shipments forecast to rise 7% to 9%; gross margin could reach 36%

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:19:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290257.aspx
- anchor: #n1739216
- Companies mentioned: 聯電

Facts:
- Capacity utilization climbed to 85%
- Wafer shipments increased 10.6% quarter over quarter
- Quarterly revenue of NT$68.733 billion
- Up 12.6% quarter over quarter
- Up 3.3 percentage points from Q1
- Operating profit of NT$14.95 billion
- Up 32.6% quarter over quarter
- Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$42.26 billion
- Up 161.3% quarter over quarter
- Earnings per share of NT$3.39
- Revenue from 22-nanometer products accounted for 17.5% of Q2 total revenue
- Revenue totaled NT$129.771 billion in the first half

## Chen Xuezhen films a head-butting and finger-biting scene for 「粽邪4」, saying it felt like being possessed

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:17:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607290256.aspx
- anchor: #n1739217
- Companies mentioned: 粽邪、粽邪4：坤蒂拉娜、中央社

Facts:
- The difficulty of this installment is probably at least 2 times that of the previous installments
- The production team spent 3 years preparing
- 「粽邪4：坤蒂拉娜」 opens nationwide on Aug. 27

## 是方: 中科 data center expected to break ground in October; strong growth forecast over the next 5 years

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:16:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290255.aspx
- anchor: #n1739218
- Companies mentioned: 是方電訊、中科、北海道石狩資料中心

Facts:
- Revenue of NT$2.03 billion
- Earnings per share after tax (EPS) of NT$7.57
- Cloud application services revenue reached NT$351 million
- Up 10.5% year on year
- IDC data center services revenue was NT$895 million
- Overall gross margin for the first half was 48.6%
- Q2 revenue reached NT$1.04 billion
- EPS was NT$3.88
- The target is to maintain a full-year gross margin above 50%
- LY2客戶進駐率可達到8成水準
- 客戶租用意向書已突破5成

## AFP: BMW plans to cut 8,000 jobs by the end of 2027

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:15:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290251.aspx
- anchor: #n1739214
- Companies mentioned: BMW、福斯汽車、賓士

Facts:
- Plans to cut about 8,000 jobs
- BMW has about 85,000 full-time employees in Germany
- About 40,000 of them will receive voluntary departure offers starting in October this year
- BMW has about 154,000 employees worldwide
- 福斯汽車 (Volkswagen) is assessing cuts of up to 100,000 employees across its 10 brands
- Deliveries in the 3 months through the end of June this year were also down 30% from the same period last year

## Eswatini general visits Taiwan; Chen Ming-chi urges more military attachés to be assigned to Taiwan to deepen exchanges

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:13:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290254.aspx
- anchor: #n1739211
- Companies mentioned: 史瓦帝尼王國、台灣產業創新園區、美國中大西洋州議會

Facts:
- Chen Ming-chi received General Fakudzi, commander of the 史瓦帝尼王國 Defence Force, on the 28th
- 美國中大西洋州議會 leaders’ delegation visits Taiwan from the 26th to the 31st

## Amendments to rental law: youth group calls for public hearing to include young people’s voices

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:13:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290253.aspx
- anchor: #n1739212
- Companies mentioned: 内政部、台湾青年思潮

## Tourism Administration personnel reshuffle; Tang Wen-chi appointed chief secretary

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:10:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290252.aspx
- anchor: #n1739213
- Companies mentioned: 交通部観光署、旅行業組、旅遊服務中心、北海岸及び観音山国家風景区管理処

## New Taipei: Parking fees to be charged on 4 roadside sections in Tamsui and Yonghe starting in August

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:07:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607290250.aspx
- anchor: #n1739215
- Companies mentioned: 新北市交通局

Facts:
- 4 new roadside parking sections
- To be brought under paid parking management starting in August

## Old air-conditioner wiring suspected in Taichung house fire; fire bureau urges regular inspections

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:06:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607290249.aspx
- anchor: #n1739176
- Companies mentioned: 台中市消防局、霧峰消防分隊

Facts:
- 3-story townhouse
- A family of 5
- 79-year-old grandmother
- 1:40 a.m. on the 26th

## “Taichung Calcium Plus 2.0” to include all Taichung-registered children aged 2 to 12

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:06:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607290248.aspx
- anchor: #n1739177
- Companies mentioned: 台中市教育局

Facts:
- Ages 2 to 12, registered in Taichung City but not enrolled in school
- Program takes effect on Aug. 31
- Online applications for the “Calcium Plus Digital Card” open on July 31

## 台達電第2季淨利251億元年增8成 單季大賺近1股本

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:04:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290247.aspx
- anchor: #n1739178
- Companies mentioned: 台達電、輝達（NVIDIA）

Facts:
- Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$25.135 billion
- Up 80.2% year over year
- Earnings per share of NT$9.68
- 台達電 revenue totaled NT$342.608 billion in the first half
- Up 41% year on year.
- Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$45.691 billion
- Up 89% from the same period last year
- Earnings per share after tax of NT$17.59
- Fell to a low of NT$1,425
- Intraday record high of NT$2,585
- The decline over the period reached 45%
- Down NT$85
- Closed at NT$1,495

## ASEAN Briefing, July 29, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:01:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607293003.aspx
- anchor: #n1739174
- Companies mentioned: 越南、中國、香港、寮國國家燃料企業、寮國電力公司、新加坡金融管理局、菲律賓中央銀行、美國銀行、緬甸央行、馬來西亞經濟部、泰國工業經濟辦公室、柬中時報、印尼

Facts:
- Strong demand from 中國 and 香港 drove 越南 shrimp exports up 14.2% in the first half of 2026
- Technology-related industries’ contribution to the economy will exceed last year’s level of about 50%
- Does not rule out a one-time 50-basis-point (2-notch) rate hike
- More than US$156 million was injected into the market from April to June this year
- Benefiting from economic growth of 5.8% in Q2
- Just 7.1% short of the World Bank’s high-income economy threshold
- Malaysia’s per capita gross national income (GNI) rose to 57,200 ringgit last year
- Manufacturing output fell 3.1% year over year in June

## 直擊永旺商場地震瞬間 員工：大量粉塵讓人失去方向感

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:00:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290246.aspx
- anchor: #n1739175
- Companies mentioned: 永旺夢樂城熊本、永旺、永旺集團、日本瓦斯協會、日本液化石油氣販售協會

Facts:
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- 3 dead
- 1 person in cardiopulmonary arrest
- 3 people missing
- 8 people rescued
- About 170 Self-Defense Forces personnel
- The powerful quake continued shaking for 10 seconds
- More than 200 customers and employees

## AEON Kumamoto explosion leaves 3 dead and 1 in critical condition; President Akio Yoshida apologizes

- Published: 2026-07-29T17:56:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290245.aspx
- anchor: #n1739044
- Companies mentioned: AEON、永旺夢樂城熊本

Facts:
- 3 were killed
- 1 person in cardiopulmonary arrest
- 4 people injured and taken to hospital
- There were about 3,000 customers inside at the time

## Chiang Wan-an raises a no-confidence motion and names a premier candidate; Chang Tun-han: Neither has anything to do with the mayor's job

- Published: 2026-07-29T17:49:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290244.aspx
- anchor: #n1739045
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品、中央社

Facts:
- Today marks the 335th day since the Executive Yuan sent the central government's general budget proposal to the Legislative Yuan at the end of August last year

## Powerful Kumamoto earthquake devastates disaster zone! Lai Jui-lung donates a month's salary for disaster relief and urges all sectors to lend a hand, showing Taiwan-Japan friendship

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:57:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152629
- anchor: #n1739500

Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, Taiwanese legislator 賴瑞隆 donated his monthly salary and called for support. Against the backdrop of friendly ties between Taiwan and Japan, Kaohsiung City is also preparing its relief response.

## Tomorrow's weather / Typhoon White Dolphin is powerful and large! Latest track shifts, may approach Taiwan; heavy rain could lash all of Taiwan for 2 days; forecast for the coming week revealed

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:57:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152594
- anchor: #n1739501

The Central Weather Administration said that moderate Typhoon White Dolphin, far away at 5,000 kilometers, continues to strengthen, and its future path could bring it close to Taiwan. Although it poses no direct impact for now, changes later on should be monitored; meanwhile, high temperatures continue across Taiwan, with a risk of localized heavy rain in the afternoon.

## Angered by alleged tolerance of Ukraine's infiltration attacks, Russia issues warrant for Telegram founder Pavel Durov on charges of “aiding terrorism”

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152622
- anchor: #n1739502
- Companies mentioned: Telegram、VK、MAX

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has placed Telegram founder Pavel Durov on an international wanted list on charges of “supporting terrorism.” He could face life imprisonment in Russia.

## [The Journalist] Namchow chairman speaks out for the first time: We are not in league with unscrupulous oil merchants

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:44:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5535891
- anchor: #n1739503
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、福壽、福懋、泰山

Namchow Chairman Li Kan-wen publicly clarified the matter for the first time regarding the tainted oil incident involving 中聯油脂, stressing that Namchow was only a customer of 福壽, not an unscrupulous oil merchant or shareholder, and urging the public to view the matter fairly. The statement is crucial to the company's image.

## When Xi Jinping turns into a “venture capital tycoon”: 長鑫存儲 IPO surges 470%; The Economist analyzes the “Hefei model” behind it

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:38:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152623
- anchor: #n1739504
- Companies mentioned: 長鑫存儲、美光、SK海力士、三星、蘋果

長鑫存儲 shares surged 470% on the day of its IPO, making it China's highest-valued company. The investment was led by the Chinese government, showcasing the success of the “Hefei model.”

## “FUN Summer Arts Outdoor Theater” runs for 4 consecutive weekends from 8/1 to 8/23 at the New Taipei City Art Museum's outdoor grounds

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152484
- anchor: #n1739506

New Taipei City’s Department of Cultural Affairs will hold “FUN藝夏 戶外劇場” at the outdoor grounds of the New Taipei City Art Museum from Aug. 1 to 23. The event will offer summer cultural experiences for families through art, circus performances, markets and more.

## New Taipei City Library teams up with National Chengchi University to launch “Greater Wenshan Studies”! A tea-scented hills-and-villages learning initiative kicks off 7/30, inviting families to explore their hometown

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152588
- anchor: #n1739505

The New Taipei City Library and National Chengchi University have launched the “茶香里山共学行動” initiative. It aims to share local knowledge with the public through tea culture, ecological conservation and Indigenous education, serving as an important bridge between academia and the public.

## Discover Hsinchu County's new everyday life through sound: Season 2 of the “Follow the Wind to Hsinchu County” podcast is now live!

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:15:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152617
- anchor: #n1739507

The Hsinchu County Government will begin releasing the second season of its official podcast, “跟風來竹縣,” on June 23. Following 20万 views for the first season, the podcast will showcase the county through 7 themes focused on everyday life, featuring the deputy county magistrate and experts.

## Trouble ahead for the DPP in 2026? A one-two punch of “plunging Taiwan stocks + tainted oil” prompts “Card God” to warn Lai Ching-te: The prediction has come true early

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:11:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152614
- anchor: #n1739508
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、聯電、國巨、欣興、南電、景碩、南亞科、華邦電、旺宏

Taiwan’s stock market fell more than 2000 points at one point, dropping below 4万. 楊蕙如 warned the Democratic Progressive Party administration to prepare for economic and political shocks.

## Are the four-loan households about to be wiped out? Taiwan stocks plunge to 40,000 points; which will bottom out first, memory chips or ABF substrates?

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:01:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152515
- anchor: #n1739509
- Companies mentioned: Google、Intel、Apple、Microsoft、Amazon、Meta、SK Hynix、Samsung、Micron、Kioxia、TSMC、ASML、Texas Instruments

Taiwan’s stock market fell to 4万, with attention focused on whether declines in memory chips and ABF substrates will bottom out. Increased capital spending on AI is affecting U.S. tech companies’ cash flow, heightening market concerns.

## Don't rinse grapes under running water while still in the bunch after bringing them home! Proper storage method revealed; skipping 1 step can lead to mold and mushiness

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152283
- anchor: #n1739322

The Ministry of Agriculture has issued guidance on properly storing grapes. When to wash and how to dry them are key to keeping them fresh, making this important information directly relevant to consumers’ eating habits.

## Yang Chen-ni accused of bullying Yen Hui-hsin; referred for impeachment to the Disciplinary Court. Executive Yuan: We respect the Control Yuan's authority

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:56:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152610
- anchor: #n1739323

Taiwan’s Control Yuan impeached former Minister without Portfolio 楊珍妮 over workplace bullying and referred her to the Disciplinary Court. The Executive Yuan said it respects the Control Yuan’s authority and is also working to improve its organization.

## Japan's population falls below 120 million! Annual “natural decrease” nears 1 million, while foreign residents top 4 million for the first time

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152593
- anchor: #n1739324

Japan’s population fell to 1億2376万人, with natural population decline reaching 92万人. Meanwhile, the number of foreign residents in Japan surpassed 400万人 for the first time, with significant increases in places such as Hokkaido. Population growth was recorded only in Tokyo, Osaka and Chiba.

## Who enjoys the most secure retirement? 3 zodiac signs are “luckiest after retirement”; the top one won't worry about running out of money in old age

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:39:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152602
- anchor: #n1739325
- Companies mentioned: 搜狐網

『搜狐網』によると、丑（うし）、子（ねずみ）、亥（い）の3つの生肖は老後が特に安定している。これは運だけでなく、勤勉さや理財感覚、心の持ちようによるもので、多くの読者に関心があるテーマ。

## With undersea cables and the “Dalai Lama” in its sights, Trump administration increases “counter-China” budget as China's push into the Western Hemisphere suffers a setback

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:31:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152599
- anchor: #n1739326

The Trump administration is investing 1.758億 dollars to upgrade undersea cables in the Caribbean and Central America to counter China’s expanding influence. It is also intervening in the succession of the Dalai Lama, raising tensions between the U.S. and China.

## The Fed is no longer the “market babysitter”! Warsh's style is hard to read; bond fund giant analyzes investment strategy

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:30:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152598
- anchor: #n1739327
- Companies mentioned: PIMCO

The Federal Reserve may reduce market intervention and shift to a more flexible policy. PIMCO believes this will increase market volatility but also create opportunities for active investing, especially in high-quality bonds.

## “Teacher Chiang” speaks out! He laments that Chiang Wan-an is again calling for a no-confidence motion, saying it is “very bad for the country and society”; Wang Shih-chien: Come back to it when you are truly determined

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:25:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152590
- anchor: #n1739328

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has again raised the prospect of a no-confidence motion, sparking political controversy. DPP legislator Wang Shih-chien, who calls himself “Teacher Chiang,” criticized the move for undermining political stability and urged him to focus on municipal affairs.

## 9成青少年先接觸加味菸！拒菸聯盟提「禁止」直接入法等4訴求：別受菸商壓力影響

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:22:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152589
- anchor: #n1739329

禁煙連盟が、9割の青少年が加味タバコから喫煙を始めているとして、法律への禁止規定導入を含む4つの訴えを提起した。タバコ企業の影響を排除する必要があると強調。