AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-29 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.htmlOne 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.en Footwear and textile design businesses adopt AI; Ministry of Economic Affairs sets up interactive zone at Taipei Shoe Fairhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739518Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration has set up an AI experience zone at the Taipei Shoe Fair to help small and micro businesses in the footwear and textile industries adopt AI. Hands-on experiences and cross-industry exchanges are promoting practical applications of AI. China Steel Chemical's Pingnan plant research center opens! 187 million invested in high-end carbon materials to capture AI and semiconductor opportunitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739519Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China Steel Chemical invested NT$187 million to open a research center at its Pingnan plant, marking a shift from a production base to a focus on both research and production. It is targeting the AI, semiconductor and new energy markets, in a move of strategic significance. Mail a letter and collect your pay, with housing upstairs too! Chunghwa Post's Beida Special District post office launches the first social housing project of its kind, with 20 units prioritized for Beida students and service for 60,000 residentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739330Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:07:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chunghwa Post is relocating its post office on the Beida campus to the community, pioneering a combined post office and social housing model. It will provide 20 social housing units to National Taipei University students and serve 60,000 residents, strengthening public services and housing support. Top science education in Taiwan: Changhua County wins “first place overall” at the 66th National Science Fairhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739521Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Changhua County won “10件以上県市団体第一位” at the 66th National Science Fair. 文開国小, 原斗国中小 and others performed exceptionally, earning nationwide recognition for the results of science education. Nanliao and Zhengbin lose out! Taiwan's top fishing harbor attracts 3.85 million visitors; tourists praise its affordable, abundant seafood and beautiful scenery, saying it's worth visiting againhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739331Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:05:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Visitor numbers for Taiwan’s major fishing ports from January to May 2026 have been announced, with Wang Gong Fishing Port topping the list at more than 385万人. Nanliao Fishing Port rose to 3rd place, while Zhengbin Fishing Port ranked 9th. The combination of tourism and food is a key factor in their popularity. Japan's Deputy Capital Bill launches a national dual-core strategy; Osaka's six major sectors rise from regional real estate markets to a new focus for international capital and long-term property investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739332Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:05:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 You can cut carbon emissions while watching a game! Kaohsiung City teams up with 台鋼雄鷹 to introduce reusable cups, eliminating 1,200 disposable cups per gamehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739333Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:02:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Environmental Protection Bureau partnered with 台鋼雄鷹 to offer reusable cups at home games, reducing disposable cup use by about 1,200 and carbon emissions by 460 kilograms per game, promoting a greener game-day culture. Astroturf accounts posing as political opponents? Hsu Hsin-ying's office warns: Don't be manipulated by messages from specific sourceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739525Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Online activity suspected of being a false show of support has emerged in the Hsinchu County magistrate election. Hsu Hsin-ying’s office warned about misleading posts and reported them to Facebook. Powerful earthquake hits Kumamoto, Japan! ezTravel announces various refund options; tickets can be fully refunded under “1 condition”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739334Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:00:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Transport disruptions caused by the Kumamoto earthquake prompted EzTravel to announce flexible refunds and itinerary changes for more than 750 travelers. Safety and customer support are being prioritized. DPP senior official's relative reportedly disappears after traveling to mainland China; Hsieh Lung-chieh says “rumors are swirling in Tainan”: People say the person is being held in a Shenzhen prisonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739335Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:00:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A relative of a senior DPP official went missing after traveling to mainland China, sparking political controversy. KMT legislator Hsieh Lung-chieh disclosed the case, and the Mainland Affairs Council confirmed receiving a report and pledged assistance, underscoring the risks of cross-strait exchanges. Yang Chen-ni referred to the Disciplinary Court! Control Yuan cites “4 major violations”; evidence of her ostracizing Yen Hui-hsin revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739114Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:57:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s Control Yuan impeached Minister without Portfolio 楊珍妮 over workplace bullying and obstruction of work, referring her to the Disciplinary Court. It cited 4 major violations that hindered 顏慧欣 from demonstrating her abilities, highlighting systemic issues as well. “Pinglin New Bridge project” aims to open to traffic by year-end; Taichung City Construction Bureau to launch traffic management measures in Augusthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739115Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:57:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government's Construction Bureau will implement the second phase of traffic management measures for the Pinglin New Bridge project in August 2026 to ensure construction safety and minimize its impact on the public, with the goal of opening the bridge by year-end. The move is important for improving traffic efficiency in Beitun and Taiping districts. Taichung's first “Drone Technology Education Center” unveiled at Dajia Industrial High School; partners with Taipower to launch a specialized program to train key talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739338Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung's Dajia Industrial High School has established the city's first drone technology education center and signed an industry-academia partnership with Taipower to launch a specialized program for training key technical talent, enabling local students to find jobs upon graduation. Miaoli County community planners present on-site guidance results; Chung Tung-chin praises community-led efforts to create a friendly environmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739531Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Miaoli County held a results presentation on the 29th for its community planner resident-support program. County Magistrate 鍾東錦 announced additional measures to support older people and praised community-led environmental improvements. First event of the Miaoli Ocean Tourism Season begins with students and teachers from local elementary schools releasing fish fry to protect the oceanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739532Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As the first event of the 2026 Miaoli Marine Tourism Season, 1万 juvenile fourfinger threadfin were released at Tongxiao Xinpu Fishing Port. The deputy county magistrate and students from Xinpu Elementary School took part, highlighting the importance of marine conservation and environmental education. The activity symbolizes local revitalization and the practice of sustainable fishing. Losses exceed 80%! South Korea's finance minister publicly apologizes to retail investors, admitting that allowing “single-stock leveraged ETFs” was too rashhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739116Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korea’s finance minister apologized to the National Assembly, saying approval for listing leveraged ETFs tied to individual stocks came too soon. With individual investors suffering losses of more than 80%, tighter regulations are under consideration. Praying to the gods for safety: Nantou County Government promotes creative road-safety messaging alongside the City God birthday processionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739535Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Nantou County incorporated road-safety awareness into the procession for the City God festival, using mythological imagery to encourage people to follow traffic laws in an approachable way. The blending of religious events and public policy has drawn attention. Leadership handover at the Nantou County Tourism Industry Alliance; Hsu Shu-hua hopes government, industry and academia will work together to revitalize Nantou tourismhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739534Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Nantou County Tourism Industry Alliance held a leadership handover from 第九代 to 第十代, overseen by County Magistrate 許淑華. New chair 茆晋日牂 will promote tourism through collaboration among industry, government and academia. Hsinchu City Government announces latest school food safety developments; Kao Hung-an: Open information, lawful administration and the highest standards of oversight to protect public health!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739340Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu City Government announced that 16 schools had used tainted oil products. Mayor Kao Hung-an announced a complete halt to the use of products from the brands involved and stressed transparency and administration in accordance with the law, pledging to protect students' health. 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival gift box picks! Lava mooncakes, superb egg yolk pastries, luxury hotel gift boxes… a one-stop gift guide and early-bird dealshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739117Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:46:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The recommended list of 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes is out, featuring Hong Kong-style lava mooncakes, Taiwanese egg yolk pastries and luxury hotel gift boxes. Prices range from 360 to 2,880 yuan, with early-bird discounts offered by various brands; the earliest deadline is July 31. Taking New Taipei stories to the world! Su Chiao-hui and Yang Shuang-zi discuss culture, from local cuisine to literary ambitions, and envision New Taipei's soft powerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739342Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui and cultural figures, including International Booker Prize winner Yang Shuang-zi, held a cultural exchange gathering at Jiwenshe in Yonghe, discussing local cuisine, literary creation and urban development. The event highlighted New Taipei's cultural diversity and international connections, emphasizing the use of soft power to foster local identity and global reach. Union charity task force honored; Chen Chi-mai: Thanks for your selfless dedication and for showing the solidarity of working peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739343Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung Mayor 陳其邁 honored 8 outstanding members of the Kaohsiung City Labor Union Goodwill Task Force. They support disadvantaged workers through repairs, supplies and services, embodying the solidarity and spirit of the unions. New high-speed rail trains are coming! The N700ST rolls off the production line tomorrow and arrives in Taiwan in August for testing; capacity is expected to increase 25% in 2028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739118Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Concerned about Kumamoto earthquake disaster, Lu Shiow-yen orders special search-and-rescue team to stand by and will donate US$100,000 in relief aidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739345Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced aid of US$100,000 for Kumamoto Prefecture and ordered a special search-and-rescue team to stand by in response to the damage caused by the 7.1-magnitude earthquake, demonstrating close ties and industrial links between Taiwan and Japan. Miao Po-ya and Yang Chih-tou lose! The Taipei city councilor with the highest buzz is “him”: sharp speaking skills and incisive questioning, with exceptionally strong influence and positive reviewshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739119Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:36:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taipei City councilors' online buzz ranking was released, with Democratic Progressive Party councilor Chien Shu-pei taking the No. 1 spot by a wide margin, followed by Yang Chih-tou and Yen Jo-fang. Kaohsiung City Urban Planning Commission approves joint development project at Y8 Station on the MRT Yellow Line; NKUST and Kaohsiung Industrial High School join forces to build a technology-industry-academia hubhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739347Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Urban Planning Commission approved the joint development project at Y8 Station on the MRT Yellow Line, pooling campus resources from NKUST and Kaohsiung Industrial High School to build a technology-industry-academia hub. The project incorporates the TOD concept, strengthens the development of Kaohsiung’s key industries and carries strategic significance. Store water now! Parts of 9 counties and cities across Taiwan face major water outages on 7/30, with some without water for up to 10.5 hours for cooking and bathing; check whether your area is affected with one clickhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739120Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan Water Corporation will suspend water service in parts of 9 counties and cities on July 30 for pipeline work, with outages lasting up to 10.5 hours. Residents should store water in advance and take care to protect equipment to avoid pump damage or contamination risks. The summer’s ultimate water party is here! Chang Yao-chung invites families to join the fun as a 42-meter giant waterslide heads to Linyuan and Daliaohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739349Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chang Yao-chung, a city council candidate for Linyuan and Daliao, will hold family water-park events on Aug. 23 and 30, featuring a large water slide. The events aim to promote the area and create summer memories for families, and are also expected to foster political goodwill. How do you get geckos out of your home? A pest-control expert recommends 1 natural item that scares them away without spraying insecticidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739121Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:26:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Natural materials such as eggshells, garlic and chili water are said to be effective for keeping geckos out of homes without using insecticides. A pest-control company has shared tips, which have become a topic of online discussion. 1 country can’t get enough of Taiwan! 210,000 visitors have flocked here, with Kaohsiung their favorite destination; they come not only to travel but also to workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739122Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:18:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan welcomed 4.29 million visitors in the first half of 2026. Arrivals from the Philippines rose 43% year over year, making it the largest source market in Southeast Asia, while searches for destinations including Kaohsiung and Kinmen surged. The number of Filipino migrant workers and students is also continuing to rise, reflecting deepening Taiwan-Philippines ties. GO SURVEY white paper reveals eight in ten consumers are shifting to hybrid consumption; health-related business opportunities are spreading from physical wellness to emotions and appearancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739123Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:16:41 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Police department in uproar too! Criminal Investigation Bureau visits “油不得你”; police officials discuss SOP: they would only move this aggressively if “the police had no choice”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739124Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:11:37 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taiwanese political satire video “油不得你” was released and raided by the 刑事警察局 the following day, prompting questions about the speed of the response even from within the police. Concerns about freedom of speech and a return to White Terror are growing. Police visit “油不得你”; Hsu Chiao-hsin criticizes them: “Demanding it be taken down first and then looking for a charge—what is that if not a political investigation?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739125Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:03:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A Kuomintang social media editor used AI to create the satirical video “油不得你,” mimicking President Lai Ching-te’s voice. After police visited the editor’s home and launched an investigation, Hsu Chiao-hsin criticized the move as “suppression of free speech.” The government’s response has come under question. The truth behind Taiwan stocks’ plunge? Global tech-stock rout as experts reveal 15 giants are betting big with profits “spent in advance”: the figure will exceed 100% in 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739126Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:03:02 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks plunged more than 1,500 points on the 29th, with heavyweights including TSMC suffering steep losses and fueling concern that the AI bull run may be over. DIGITIMES founder Huang Chin-yung said 15 U.S. tech giants are expanding hardware capacity through capital spending that exceeds their future profits, seeking to establish a monopoly. Is China’s economic slowdown just a façade? 新蘇黎世報: Claims of China’s decline are too naïve; Xi Jinping is building a new supply chain for “Made in China”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739127Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:01:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As China’s economic growth slows markedly, Xi Jinping’s administration is steering away from dependence on real estate and toward building a new supply chain driven by advanced technology. An NZZ analysis says China’s manufacturing prowess is increasingly boosting its geopolitical influence. Kaohsiung upgrades social welfare! Businesses donate protective vehicles, senior cards continue to cover MeNGo with more MRT locations, building a caring support networkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739357Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government received a donation of a vehicle dedicated to protection services from 森榮營造, strengthening its response to domestic violence. At the same time, it expanded renewal of MeNGo monthly passes using senior and disability cards to all MRT lines, improving transportation support for older adults and people with disabilities. These are important measures that contribute to public safety and convenience. Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto, Japan! Aftershocks continue and supermarket supplies reportedly sell out? Taiwanese residents in Japan reveal the true situation in the disaster zonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739129Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:57:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture, and Taiwanese resident Ruan Yi-chia reported on conditions there. The quake has caused damage to buildings, panic buying of supplies and suspensions of transportation services. Juxing joins 光麗 and 禾麗醫美 to enter Vietnam’s aesthetic medicine market, with partnership opportunities worth more than NT$300 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739435Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:04:18 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Juxing Medical is joining 光麗 and 禾麗醫美 to enter Vietnam’s aesthetic medicine market, signing an MOU to develop 200 partner locations and integrate equipment and skincare products, with business opportunities expected to exceed NT$300 million. The move reflects a strategic push by Taiwan’s aesthetic medicine industry to expand overseas as an integrated supply chain. Taiwan dollar briefly plunges past 32.5 per U.S. dollar, then stages dramatic afternoon reversal to close higher at 32.366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739436Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:37 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Taiwan dollar briefly weakened past 32.5 per U.S. dollar, then recovered in the afternoon on foreign fund inflows and central bank intervention to close at 32.366. Taiwan stocks plunged more than 1,500 points, as markets watched the Fed’s rate decision and the impact of Middle East tensions on inflation. “Could hardly be better”: SK hynix shares plunge after profits surge; analyst says they may have peakedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739437Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:56:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網South Korean chipmaker SK hynix reported a sharp increase in second-quarter profit, but its shares fell after results came in slightly below market expectations. Concerns emerged that AI-related stocks may have peaked. UMC earnings call: AI revenue aims to exceed US$1 billion in 3 years as company pursues advanced packaging and silicon photonics opportunitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739438Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:56:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網UMC said at its earnings call that recovering demand for communications and specialty processes will lift capacity utilization to more than 90%. AI-related revenue is close to US$300 million this year and could top US$1 billion within three years. The company also announced an expansion plan worth nearly US$5 billion. 〈國巨法說〉Q2純益季增17.7% 上半年獲利創高EPS8.48元https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739439Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:52:47 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網國巨’s second-quarter net profit rose 17.7%, while first-half profit hit a record, with earnings per share reaching NT$8.48, driven largely by AI-related demand. Who are the hidden champions of Japanese stocks? Nomura reveals Japan’s “unsung heroes,” naming 4 dark horses in the AI supply chainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739440Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:50:10 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Nomura fund manager Mitsunari Kono said Japan has key “unsung hero” companies in AI hardware and materials, naming TDK, 太陽誘電, 住友電工, Resonac and 索尼 as dark horses in the supply chain and highlighting the investment value of technology and transformation. Taiwan Excellence products take the spotlight at Japan’s Taiwan Expo; 10 product experience events by companies including Gigabyte and 台達電 draw attentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739441Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:42:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwanese brands took part in the “2026 Japan-Taiwan Image Exhibition” in Tokyo and set up the “Taiwan Brand Pavilion.” Ten companies, including Gigabyte and 台達電, held product demonstrations, drawing attention with a focus on trust and innovation between Japan and Taiwan. PX Mart seeks to expand its online shopping footprint, sees its e-commerce platform as the OMO hub and targets annual revenue of NT$5 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739442Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:38:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網PX Mart announced that its e-commerce platform will serve as the core of its OMO strategy, integrating stores, membership and logistics resources, with a target of NT$5 billion in annual revenue. The move signals its strategic commitment to deepening digital transformation and AI adoption. 【High-Volume, Strong-Gain Stocks】Taiwan stocks plunge on heavy volume: how much further will they fall?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739443Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:11:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks fell sharply today, with the weighted index dropping 1,564.18 points to close at 40,039.18, on trading volume of NT$1.08357 trillion. The market was weighed down by a correction in U.S. tech stocks, and heavyweight electronics shares were weak, but AI-related industries continued to show long-term growth potential. 牧德科技上半年稅後賺6.27億元年增14% 每股純益9.8元https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739256Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:01:25 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網牧德科技 reported after-tax net profit of NT$627 million in the first half of 2026, up 14%, with earnings per share of NT$9.8, and declared a dividend of NT$1. Revenue was NT$1.911 billion and gross margin was 60.49%. Supply-chain costs slightly lowered the gross margin, but a higher share of high-end products drove profit growth. Global chip stocks tumble across the board! AI return concerns trigger profit-taking; South Korean stocks fall more than 10% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index retreats 25% from its peakhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739257Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:00:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Global semiconductor stocks plunged as concerns over AI returns sparked market panic. South Korea’s KOSPI fell another 6%, the Nasdaq 100 gave back 10% from its peak, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index retreated by a quarter from its record high. FSC issues financial-sector social contribution guidelines covering three key areas: society, customers and employeeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739258Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:56:50 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The FSC issued the “Guidelines for Deepening Social Trust and Contribution in the Financial Industry,” encouraging financial firms to make social contributions part of their core strategy. The guidelines cover three areas—society, customers and employees—and aim to usher in a new era of trusted finance. 安成生技泡泡龍新藥登美國DCC年會 國際藥廠積極洽談授權https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739259https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739259Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:55:29 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網安成生技 announced clinical progress on its EBS treatment drug AC-203 at the U.S. DCC annual meeting, with licensing talks with international pharmaceutical companies underway. Trial results are expected to be released in 2026, as the company accelerates its global expansion. SK hynix is making an impressive US$700 million a day, so why have its shares crashed?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739260Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:50:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網SK hynix reported record-high quarterly results, but its shares plunged after the figures came in slightly below market expectations. Concerns about the durability of AI demand were behind the decline. The Fed may stand pat, but calm is unlikely! Rates expected to be frozen for the fifth consecutive time; expert says inflation patience is running out and dissenting votes may emergehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739261Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to freeze interest rates for the fifth consecutive time, but rising inflationary pressure and escalating tensions in the Middle East could prompt some officials to dissent. The divisions within the Fed over rate hikes are deepening, and markets are watching the policy outlook. 融資斷頭時波段起漲日、台積電、大立光、友達https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739262Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:36:26 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網After a sharp drop that briefly sent Taiwanese stocks below 40,000 points, the market is showing signs of a rebound amid a rapid contraction in margin lending and signs that panic has bottomed out. Long-term AI demand is seen as unchanged, renewing interest in semiconductor stocks such as 台積電. Panic selling erupts across the board! Who will rebound first after the margin-call wave?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739263Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:29:19 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks plunged, with margin balances shrinking by nearly NT$50 billion and panic selling gripping the market. Analysts advised investors to manage risk and wait for market signals to turn. Has Taiwan’s accelerated bottoming-out reached its final stop? One last washout from deferred selling—don’t get shaken out just before valuations recover!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739264https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739264Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:23:59 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks plunged amid forced margin adjustments, but buying emerged near the close. Market sentiment may have bottomed, and a valuation recovery could be about to begin. Investors should watch for stocks with sound fundamentals. Funds pull out of tech stocks; institutions say high-dividend and value stocks are poised to benefithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739265https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739265Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:10:44 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Following a correction in growth stocks, funds have shifted to high-dividend and value stocks. Sectors with stable dividends, including financials, transportation and real estate, have attracted attention, while inflows into the ETF market are also accelerating. South Korea’s central bank signals it will continue tightening monetary policy to fight inflationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739266Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Bank of Korea signaled that it would continue monetary tightening to curb inflation, citing solid economic growth and persistent upward pressure on prices. Taiwan stocks swing more than 2,300 points intraday; high-dividend ETFs offer a hedge, with 00961 closing higher against the trend as a market safe havenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739267Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:09:18 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks suffered heavy losses for 2 consecutive days, and high-dividend ETFs became a refuge for funds, with FT台湾永续高息 closing higher against the trend. South Korean stocks trigger circuit breakers for 2 straight days and fall below 5,300! Government says “no bailout for now,” igniting retail investor furyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739046Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:00:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網South Korean stocks plunged, with the KOSPI falling below 5,300 points. The government signaled it would refrain from intervening in the market, drawing growing criticism from retail investors. 〈港股盤後〉汽車與科網股強勢領漲 恒指強升近2% 站穩兩萬五關口https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739047Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:41:17 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Hong Kong stocks rose sharply, with the Hang Seng Index gaining 2% to recover the 25,000-point mark. Automakers and tech stocks led the advance, with Xiaomi and 理想汽車 surging. The gains point to fund inflows into undervalued stocks. Markets brace for a surprise rate hike! Open interest in interest-rate futures hits a record ahead of the Fed decisionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739048Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:40:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may raise interest rates have grown, and open interest in interest rate futures has reached a record high. The market is pricing in the possibility of a rate hike ahead of the Fed’s decision. Mainland Chinese stocks after the close: afternoon reversal sends the two markets higher in choppy trading, with all three major indexes advancinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739049Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:30:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網China's 3 major A-share indexes reversed course and rose on the afternoon of the 29th, with the market climbing amid volatility and trading volume recovering. Brokerage analysts said technology stocks are likely to see structural divergence, and the market may continue to fluctuate and bottom out in the short term. Australian dollar falls, bond prices rise as inflation curbs interest-rate riskhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739050Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:20:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Australia’s second-quarter core inflation came in below expectations, reducing the likelihood of an RBA rate hike. The Australian dollar fell and bond prices rose. The development could mark a turning point in monetary policy and has drawn market attention. Fed rate decision imminent! Warsh's personal convictions are the biggest wildcard as Wall Street watches 4 key factorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739051Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網With the Federal Reserve’s July rate decision approaching, markets are focused on Chair Jerome Powell’s intentions. Four key issues could shape the market reaction. 欣興上半年AI產品營收占比已達6成 下半年可望拉升至7成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-18/index-en-p3.html#n1739052Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:06:44 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Unimicron (3037-TW) posted an 18.23-fold year-on-year increase in after-tax net profit in the first half of 2026, with AI products accounting for 60% of revenue; the share is expected to rise to 70% in the second half. Driven by demand for AI and high-performance computing, the company delivered strong financial results.