A webinar will be held on the theme “Applying for ‘bid participation qualifications’ that differ across 1,700 local governments: What should you obtain first?”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Eligible to participate in contracts from about 4,000 organizations
A webinar will be held on the theme “For Design and Production Management Teams: How to Build a ‘Resilient Manufacturing IT Foundation’ That Won’t Be Disrupted by Design Changes or Demand Fluctuations”.
A webinar will be held on the theme “For Procurement and Purchasing Professionals at Large Companies: Is Governance of Indirect Materials Purchasing in Manufacturing Working?”
A webinar will be held on the theme “【Rebroadcast】What is the situation and what are the issues following the VMWare acquisition, and what are the migration options?”
A webinar will be held on the theme “It’s Hard to Know What Other Departments Know… Individually Dependent Searches for Drawings and Documents Pose a Technical Knowledge Transfer Risk for Large Companies”.
A webinar will be held on the theme “For Small and Medium-Sized Business Owners: Why Do Executives’ Decisions Diverge When the Management Philosophy Is Supposed to Be Well-Established?”
[The Ultimate Time-Saver] Help Parents and Children Read the News! “A Picture Dictionary of News Terms You Can Understand in 5 Seconds,” Useful for Current-Affairs Questions on Junior High School Entrance Exams, to Be Released July 30
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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List price: ¥1,320 (tax included)
“A Picture Dictionary of News Terms You Can Understand in 5 Seconds” was released on July 30, 2026.
Original所要時間は1語につき5秒！
Format: B6 / 144 pages
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (securities code: 9470)
[First-Ever Event] Shoboku Junior College and 本厚木ミロード Collaboration: The Puzzle-Solving Event “A Challenge from Shoboku Junior College” to Be Held at 本厚木ミロード on Sunday, August 2
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Date and time: Sunday, August 2, 10:00–16:00
The employment rate has been at least 96% for 12 consecutive years, reaching 99.3% among graduates in March 2026.
How Will Corporate Websites Change in the Era of AI Search? Information Page Published Outlining Changes in the Search Environment and the Role of Corporate Websites
Former Hong Kong University student union president Sun Hiu-lam released after serving sentence for storming LegCo during the anti-extradition protests
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Hong Kong’s anti-extradition movement erupted in 2019
Recruiting young talent, 台鐵 to launch campus recruitment exams in August
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 42 vacancies
Long-running industry-academia partnership program with 8 high schools and vocational schools: Qinghua Senior High School, Shalu Industrial High School, Minxiong Agricultural and Industrial Vocational High School, Pingtung Industrial High School, Luodong Industrial High School, Hualien Industrial High School, Hualien Agricultural High School and Kung Tong Vocational High School
Fed holds rates steady for 5 consecutive meetings; attention turns to how Warsh will deliver on his pledge to curb inflation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged in the 3.50% to 3.75% range
Argued that rates should be raised by 1 notch (0.25 percentage points) at this meeting
He has “no room for tolerance.” Until last month, inflation continued to accelerate as the war in the Middle East drove up global fuel and food prices, while investment in AI-related data centers and other spending boosted demand.
Cut the probability of a rate hike in September to about 57%
Amended Annual Securities Report—Fiscal Period 26 (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
SBI Shinsei Bank announced a correction to its 26th-period securities report. The amendment is intended to ensure the accuracy of its financial disclosures.
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation filed a securities report on domestic trust beneficiary certificates for the 1st period. The filing is a periodic disclosure required by law.
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation filed a securities report on domestic trust beneficiary certificates for the 2nd period. The disclosure is required by law in connection with the issuance of trust beneficiary certificates.
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation filed the 1st-period report on domestic trust beneficiary certificates. It aims to ensure investment transparency and will have a certain impact on financial markets.
Securities Report—36th Fiscal Year (2025/05/01-2026/04/30)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
株式会社山忠 has filed its securities report for the 36th period (2025/05/01–2026/04/30). The document provides important information on its financial position.
アライアンス・バーンスタイン株式会社 filed a securities report for the 24th period on domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates. The reporting period is May 2, 2025, to May 1, 2026.
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management published its 34th securities report (beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts). The period covered is 2025/11/06-2026/05/07.
260% higher returns than 0050! What should you buy when Taiwan stocks plunge? Experts say: not just 台積電—buy “this 1 ETF” with confidence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Investment expert Chen Chung-ming rates 台積電 as a company central to the AI era and recommends “buying on dips” when the market falls. ETF “0052” is also drawing attention for its high returns.
Beijing Watch: China’s homegrown DUV lithography machine—how far is it from breaking the blockade to challenging ASML?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China has begun mass-producing its independently developed immersion DUV lithography machine. The first customers include 中芯国际, 华虹半导体 and ChangXin Memory Technologies, marking a major milestone for China’s independent semiconductor supply chain.
Weather forecast: Typhoon Baekdusan strengthens into a super typhoon! Latest track shifts toward Taiwan, with “2 straight days of heavy thunderstorms”; skies clear only on this day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Typhoon No. 13, Baekdusan, has strengthened into a severe typhoon, nearing the year’s strongest. Although it is currently far from Taiwan, its track is trending westward, and its indirect effects will shape the weather in the days ahead.
Check the oil in your home! Another carcinogenic oil product, “this 1,” is being urgently recalled at stores nationwide. Product batch numbers and refund compensation details at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Yuen Foong Yu Biotech’s locally sourced Golden Flower small-fruited camellia oil was found to contain excessive levels of the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene. Taipei City’s Department of Health has launched an urgent inspection and ordered a complete recall. Consumers can receive a full refund with no conditions, plus shopping credit of equal value.
The News Lens: Here comes “Uncle Sam” again. Just after 台電 announced it would seek compensation for losses from the Hsinta Power Plant explosion, 奇異 and 中鼎 are back to compete for the NT$300 billion Taichung Power Plant contract.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After the explosion at 台電's Hsingta Power Plant, 中鼎 and a team from 奇異 have actively bid on gas-fired power projects. Taiwan's shift in energy policy is creating market opportunities.
Yen carry-trade unwinding storm remains unresolved: Will rates rise in September? Fed holds rates steady for 5th consecutive time as Shih Chun-chi reveals source of market anxiety
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) held interest rates at 3.5%–3.75%, marking its 5th consecutive freeze. Former Deputy Prime Minister Shih Chun-chi warned of swap settlement risks stemming from yen weakness at the Bank of Japan, drawing attention to a source of market instability.
A must-try new-style Taiwanese restaurant in the East District! Siwei Xuan's juicy herb-roasted spring chicken with handmade bread debuts, alongside delicious and photogenic mapo tofu prepared tableside
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The newly opened “四味軒台菜餐廳” in Taipei's East District draws diners eager to savor the tastes of home and the warmth of Taiwanese hospitality with its distinctive new-style Taiwanese cuisine, which builds on Taiwan's food culture and combines tradition with innovation. Dishes include “handmade-bread herb-roasted spring chicken” and “Siwei savory soy milk mapo tofu, poured tableside.”
2026's latest travel subsidies are here! Applications are open nationwide for up to NT$3,200 per person. See at a glance the payout dates and amounts for 5 subsidies, plus additional offers from each county and city
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has launched a 2026 weekday domestic travel subsidy program with a total budget of NT$3.46 billion. It uses a “registration lottery” system to prevent chaos over competing for limited spots, with discounts of up to NT$3,200 per person. The policy is important for revitalizing domestic tourism.
Can parents with children aged 12 and under work remotely? The Ministry of Labor says it could take effect as soon as “this time”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's Ministry of Labor announced a new program to subsidize companies that provide shorter working hours or remote work to employees with children under 12. The government will cover wage compensation and substitute worker allowances, with the program slated for introduction in 2027.
【The Journalist】3 pivotal conversations on AI: Musk, an AI prophet and Chinese AI leaders speak out at the same time. Are we ready?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In late July 2026, Musk, AI prophet Coco Taijo, and Liang, founder of Chinese AI company DeepSeek, sounded the alarm about preparing for an AI society. They shared the view that social systems have failed to keep pace with technological advances.
Behind the scenes》So Cho Jung-tai was behind it! Lin Chia-lung slept at a Japanese airport after one of the most important groups was angered
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai watched the WBC at Tokyo Dome, while Lin Chia-lung spent a night at a Tokyo airport, fueling speculation of tensions in Taiwan-Japan relations. The events carry considerable political symbolism.
Don't freeze a whole box of shrimp as soon as you get home! An expert explains how to store them properly to prevent them from turning black, drying out and developing a fishy smell
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Agriculture and the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration announced the correct way to freeze fresh shrimp. Sealing, portioning, and rapid freezing are key to preserving quality. The guidance helps improve food safety and taste for consumers.
The TOP10 must-watch Taiwanese dramas of the past 5 years! The emotional impact of this 1 series is so strong you won't dare watch it again: In this lifetime, being able to eat together is enough
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
10 Taiwanese dramas from 2021 through July 2026 were selected based on their quality and popularity. The productions portray real social issues and have struck a deep chord with viewers.
Chang Ching-wen column: An alternative Taiwan disease—when every penny the government saves for you becomes a mortgage for the real estate industry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chang Ching-wen analyzed research by Deutsche Bank, finding that high housing prices and low wages in Taipei create a structural contradiction. Money saved on public resources is all absorbed by the housing market, leading young people to avoid marriage and having children. This reflects a severe imbalance between capital and labor in Taiwan.
A NT$210 billion contract is coming! Government plans to procure 210,000 drones. These “drone concept stocks” have entered the non-China supply chain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwanese government announced plans to procure more than 210,000 drones for NT$210 billion between 2026 and 2031. The plan would create long-term demand for Taiwanese manufacturers, but building a supply chain independent of China remains the biggest challenge.
Taiwan stocks rebounded strongly after falling for 2 straight days and losing the 40,000-point mark. Shares including UMC and Unimicron hit limit-up, driving the benchmark up more than 1,000 points and lifting market confidence.
SK海力士 and Samsung plunge, leveraged ETFs fall even harder. Expert warns U.S. stock investors to be careful
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Single-stock leveraged ETFs tied to SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics plunged in South Korea, drawing market attention. As similar products gain popularity in the United States, experts are warning of growing risks amid the AI investment boom.
“The Big Short” investor Burry warns Nvidia's circular financing is fueling a “biblical” AI bubble
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Michael Burry, the model for the film The Big Short, criticized NVIDIA's circular financing and warned that it was a sign of a “biblical” AI bubble. A sharp rise in CDS risks has heightened market concerns.