Death toll from explosion at Kumamoto AEON mall rises to 6; rescue teams believe people may still be trapped
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 6 dead
- A total of 12 people rescued
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
Companies mentioned：AEON、永旺夢樂城熊本
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Sony plans to acquire 騰龍, potentially reshuffling the camera lens market
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 騰龍 has a market capitalization of US$1.18 billion
- Sony shares fall 1.7%
- Sony currently holds a 14.7% stake in 騰龍
- Effissimo Capital is the largest shareholder, with a 17.4% stake
Companies mentioned：索尼集團、騰龍、尼康、佳能、倫敦證券交易所集團、Effissimo Capital
Japan to cut food consumption tax to 1% for the first time starting in April 2027, for 2 years
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Food consumption tax rate cut to 1%
- For 2 years
- National and local governments will lose about 10 trillion yen over these 2 years
- About 600 billion yen annually
Companies mentioned：日本放送協會（NHK）、日本共同社
Original結合番路青農 林鐵與台酒推聯名酒品二萬天晴
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Limited production of 5,000 cases
- A total of 120,000 cans
- Low alcohol content of 3.5%
Companies mentioned：林鐵、台酒、番路鄉農會、曙光農場
開源基金會 to invest 300 million over 3 years to boost Taiwan's supply-chain influence
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The foundation will provide monthly grants of 20,000
- Plans to focus on 10 to 15 key projects with international influence and industrial value
Companies mentioned：開源基金會、元大台灣50、緯創資通
Original報復基地遭飛彈襲擊 美軍完成對伊朗目標重擊
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original造成至少20名戰士與6名伊朗顧問死亡
- International benchmark Brent North Sea crude surges 7.3% to US$88.093 a barrel
Companies mentioned：Ambrey、美國、沙烏地阿拉伯、伊朗、伊拉克、埃及、青年運動
Taipei City joins forces with 20 US states to hold business-matching event, boosting Taiwan-US trade ties
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Total trade last year reached a record US$256 billion
- The figure reached US$162.6 billion in the first half of this year
- Up 58% from the same period last year
- Taipei City is home to more than 80,000 businesses
- 台積電 announces an additional US$100 billion investment in Arizona
- 緯創 officially launches operations at its US$700 million investment site
Companies mentioned：台北市政府、美國在台協會（AIT）、輝達、台積電、緯創、台灣美國商會
Original三星電子財報報喜 激勵韓股Kospi指數盤中強彈逾5%
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 三星電子 reports second-quarter operating profit up 1,813% year over year
- 三星電子 shares surge more than 6% today
- Shares plunged about 16% over the previous 2 trading days
- SK海力士 shares are unchanged today, after falling nearly 20% over the previous 2 trading days
- South Korea's Kospi index surged more than 5% at one point in the morning session
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士
Saliva rapid tests added at schools; 教育部 clarifies it has never planned universal screening
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Accuracy reaches more than 96%
Companies mentioned：教育部、中央社
韓國電信KT hacked, leading to unauthorized small payments; fined 12億元
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Fined 53.979 billion won
- The mobile phone numbers, International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) numbers and International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of 16,647 people were leaked
- A total of 368 people were defrauded through unauthorized small payments
- Total losses were about 240 million won
- 38 servers infected with multiple types of malware
- System logs on 10 compromised servers were deleted
Companies mentioned：韓國電信KT、韓聯社、個人資訊保護委員會
The armed forces recruited 17,113 personnel in year 114, reaching 117.5% of the annual target
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The armed forces' recruitment target for year 114 of the Republic of China calendar was 14,563 personnel
- The armed forces' personnel fill rate in year 114 was 80%
- Statistics show the armed forces' retention rate in year 114 was 87.2%
- Retention rate in year 113 was 82.0%
- An increase of 5.2%
- 30,887 personnel completed their service in year 114
- The number who stayed in service was 26,925
- 32,593 personnel completed their service in year 113
- The number who stayed in service was 26,725
- 3,405 personnel were deemed unfit for service in year 114
- 5,057 personnel in year 113
- A decrease of 1,652 personnel
Companies mentioned：國防部
Drug trafficking ring smuggled nearly 400 kilograms of cannabis; prosecutors indict 3 Vietnamese suspects
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Nearly 400 kilograms
- Worth more than 500 million at market prices
- 795 packages
- Net weight of 392.883 kilograms
- NT$50,000
- NT$5,000
Companies mentioned：基隆地檢署、財政部關務署基隆關、法務部調查局航業調查處基隆調查站、物流公司
Sendai City Council speaker visits Tainan City Government to expand exchanges
Sendai City Council Speaker Noda Yuzuru visited Tainan to deepen the 20-year ties between the 2 cities. The sides focused on exchanges in tourism, education and the environment, and Noda Yuzuru was named an honorary citizen of Tainan.
Facts
- Tainan and Sendai mark 20 years as sister cities
- Looking back at the 311 earthquake 15 years ago
Companies mentioned：株式會社協榮興產
Legislature reviews esports basic act; 運動部 says it does not support a separate law
運動部 Minister Lee Yang clearly stated during the Legislature's review of a special law on esports that he opposes enacting a separate law for a single sport, sparking disputes among ruling and opposition lawmakers and halting the meeting.
Facts
- After the committee meeting began at 9 a.m. today
- Around 10 a.m.
- At around 10:50 a.m.
Companies mentioned：立法院、運動部、國民黨、民進黨
New Taiwan dollar falls 9 cents at midday to a provisional close of 32.456
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Provisionally closed at 32.456
- Fell 9 cents.
- Trading volume totaled US$1.39 billion
- Opened at 32.38
- High of 32.361
- Low of 32.492
Director detained over suspected profiteering in farm road widening; Taitung County Government says it will cooperate with investigation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Widened the original 3-meter road to more than 9 meters
- Farmers generally apply for farm roads about 3 meters wide
- The legal maximum is 6 meters
Companies mentioned：台東縣政府、台東縣議會、調查局、法務部
48 adverse reactions to weight-loss injections; FDA requires medication warnings
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 48 adverse reactions
- Taiwan has approved 3 ingredients for "weight control"
- A total of 36 licenses
- License holders are required to formulate a risk assessment and control plan within 3 months of the announcement date
內政部: Chinese Unification Promotion Party poses a serious threat to national security; will seek its dissolution
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 內政部 convened a party review committee meeting on Jan. 2, 2025, and reached a decision
- On Dec. 19, 2025, the 憲法法庭 resumed operations
Companies mentioned：中華統一促進黨、內政部、憲法法庭
Silicon Motion: Strong growth to continue in the second half; full-year revenue forecast to rise more than 100%
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Quarterly revenue of US$451 million
- Full-year revenue will grow more than 100%
- Gross margin of 50.2%
- Net profit after tax of $83.14 million
- Earnings per share of $2.43
- About NT$79
- Q3 revenue is expected to range from $519 million to $541 million
- Up 15% to 20% quarter over quarter
- Gross margin is expected to range from 50% to 51%
Companies mentioned：慧榮科技
U.S. bans imports of foreign robots; industry sees 3 major advantages for Taiwan suppliers
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：美國聯邦傳播委員會、中國商務部、輝達、特斯拉、亞馬遜、現代、波士頓動力、Open AI、1X Technologies、Figure、Agility Robotics、Mentee Robotics、NEURA Robotics、Sanctuary AI、優必選、宇樹科技、傅利葉智能、達闥、小米、小鵬、華為、科大訊飛、智元、達明機器人、台灣精銳、宇隆、盟立、和大、盟英、鈞興、利茗、上銀、螺桿傳動元件、優士特精密、全球傳動、新漢、台達電、新代、東元、直得、四零四科技、富田電機、大銀微系統、所羅門、凌華、亞光、華晶科、能率、時碩、和椿、程泰
South Korea's financial sector rolls out 4 measures to address leveraged ETFs, including diversified rebalancing trades
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Raise the basic margin requirement from 10 million won (NT$222,000) to 30 million won (NT$667,000)
Companies mentioned：KB、未來資產、三星、新韓、Kiwoom、Hana、韓國投資、韓華
China reportedly supplying weapons to 伊朗; Trump says he would be very disappointed if true
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Up to 400 Chinese-made man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS)
Companies mentioned：中国、伊朗、美國、路透社、彭博、巴基斯坦、中央社
Trump seeks to leave his mark on Washington with $22 billion renovation of Dulles Airport
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Investing $22 billion
- Actual cost is $22.5 billion
- More than 29 million travelers passed through last year
- Costing $14 million
Companies mentioned：聯合航空
“Clear Skies Season 2026” opens in August, offering the public a close-up look at new sights at the Air Force Command Headquarters
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 12 new works
- 4 existing works
- On display through October 31
Companies mentioned：文化部、空总、C-LAB未来视觉实验室、豪华朗机工、劉致宏、劉文瑄、蔡奇宏、丁建中、姚仲涵、有用主张、劉佳豪、莊金龍、王仲堃、涂維政
Keelung homeless man who punched victim to death at train station gets life sentence at first trial; sentence reduced to 15 years on appeal
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sentence reduced to 15 years today
- Mr. Tsai repeatedly punched Mr. Hsieh in the head with his right fist 7 times
- At 3:07 a.m. on July 6, 113, Mr. Tsai and Mr. Hsieh
Companies mentioned：基隆地院、台灣高等法院
Chiang Wan-an floats a no-confidence motion; Cho Jung-tai says Taipei mayor should do what he is supposed to do
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、民進黨
Will 國安基金 step in amid Taiwan stock market volatility? 財政部: Will take appropriate action if market disorderly
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan stocks plunged 3595.01 points over the previous 2 trading days
Companies mentioned：國安基金、財政部、金管會、中央銀行、國民黨
Persistent, unbearable itching in the limbs improves with biologic treatment for prurigo nodularis
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 35-year-old woman
- After 4 months of biologic treatment
Companies mentioned：台南市立安南醫院
Train driver found collapsed in bathroom, dies after being taken to hospital; 台鐵 says no signs of overwork and will assist family
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At around 11 p.m. that same day
- At 1:45 a.m. today
Companies mentioned：台鐵
Hualien Social Affairs Department chief Chen Chia-fu implicated in earthquake relief fund case; prosecutors investigate whether superiors were involved
Summary not yet available
Facts
- NT$400,000
Companies mentioned：花蓮縣政府、台灣花蓮地方檢察署
Taichung police stop car with revoked registration; driver suffers hand spasms and is sent for prosecution on suspected drug-impaired driving
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The driver, a 38-year-old man surnamed Huang
Companies mentioned：台中市警局、台中地檢署、中央社
UK announces £363.6 billion nuclear submarine program to support defense and youth employment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Will invest £8.4 billion
- About NT$363.6 billion
- Could create 22,000 apprenticeship positions
- Of that, £5.9 billion will go to a contract awarded to 英國航太系統公司（BAE Systems）
- The remaining £2.5 billion will go to the UK's domestic defense supply chain
- Will create a total of 47,000 apprenticeship and job opportunities
Companies mentioned：英國航太系統公司（BAE Systems）
Research firm: Kumamoto earthquake shuts down JASM; impact on 台積電 Q3 revenue expected to be limited
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, on the afternoon of the 28th
- JASM's first wafer fab was designed for monthly capacity of 55,000 12-inch wafers
- Actual monthly capacity is about 20,000 wafers
- Average selling price is $3,000 per wafer
- JASM's daily revenue exposure is about $2 million
- Assuming a 1-week shutdown with production unrecoverable, revenue exposure would be about $14 million
- The midpoint of 台積電's Q3 revenue target is $45.2 billion
- Estimated impact on 台積電's quarterly revenue is only about 0.03%
Companies mentioned：台積電、DIGITIMES、Sony
Taichung coastal-area drug dealer carried a gun for protection; wanted suspect arrested at fishing pond and indicted
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 235.5 grams of first-category drug heroin
- 538 grams of second-category drug amphetamine
Companies mentioned：海洋委員會海巡署、台中港務警察總隊、台灣台中地方檢察署、台中地檢署
Argentine firefighting helicopter crashes during drill, killing 7; it was scheduled to help battle wildfires
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The crash killed 7 people
- Hundreds of hectares of forest have gone up in flames in just 3 days
Companies mentioned：貝爾、Bell 412
Kumamoto earthquake: 5 dead and 1 critically injured at AEON mall; 日本製紙 factory reports 8 dead and 2 injured
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- 2 injured
- 10 people have been rescued
- 1 person is missing
- 11 people have been rescued
- 1 person is being rescued
Companies mentioned：AEON、日本製紙
Taoyuan Airport's automated traffic enforcement starts in August; parking for more than 3 minutes carries a maximum fine of NT$1,200
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Fines range from NT$600 to NT$1,200
Companies mentioned：桃園國際機場、航空警察局
Highway split by Kumamoto earthquake but did not collapse; Taiwan uses the same construction method for earthquake resistance
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, on the afternoon of the 28th
- The latest reinforcement work is expected to be fully completed by the end of September 117
Companies mentioned：交通部高速公路局、交通部公路局
Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercises set to begin, with first drill of a defensive blockade at the Danjiang Bridge
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 國軍 Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercises will begin on August 5
- 國軍 Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercises will run for 10 days and 9 nights, from August 5 to 14
- 五三工兵群 will set up nets, explosive barrels, platforms and other blockade structures in the Tamsui River, in “multiple locations, with 3 lines at each”
- Original跨越新北淡水、八里的淡江大橋已在5月正式通車
Companies mentioned：國軍、五三工兵群、海軍、關渡指揮部
President: Taiwan must establish a drone defense and attack system in face of threat from China
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan's defense budget this year, calculated according to NATO standards, has exceeded 3% of gross domestic product (GDP)
- It is also projected to reach 5% of GDP by 2030
Companies mentioned：印太安全研究所
AI investment concerns weigh on Asian stocks; Fed holds steady, adding to interest-rate uncertainty
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Brent crude futures fall below $90 a barrel
- More than $2 trillion wiped off market value
- About NT$64 trillion
- Operating profit grew 19 times in Q2
- Free cash flow plunged 91% in Q2
Companies mentioned：美國聯準會、三星電子、Meta、微軟、那斯達克、新加坡北歐資產管理公司、韓國綜合股價指數、MSCI亞太指數
U.S. base in Jordan attacked; U.S. strikes on Iran draw proxy forces into conflict
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Intercepted 5 Iranian missiles
Companies mentioned：美軍中央司令部、沙烏地阿拉伯、以色列、真主党、法斯通訊社、梅爾通訊社、伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊、福斯新聞、中央社
Taiwan stocks rebound more than 1,000 points intraday, touching 41,000, led by heavyweight shares
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Gained as many as 1,116 points intraday
- Reached 41,155 points
- Trading value was about NT$651.8 billion
- Combined margin borrowing on the Taiwan Stock Exchange and Taipei Exchange plunged by about NT$52.1 billion on Wednesday
- 台積電 gained as much as NT$60 intraday
- 台積電 gained as much as NT$60 intraday, reaching NT$2,260
- 聯發科 gained as much as NT$260
- 聯發科 gained as much as NT$260, reaching NT$3,410
- 台達電 gained as much as NT$130
- 台達電 gained as much as NT$130, reaching NT$1,625
- 信驊, the stock king, gained as much as 7% intraday
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、信驊、力旺、台光電、創意、中信投顧
Hengchun sanitation worker falls from moving garbage truck, dies of brain injury
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 42-year-old man surnamed Chou
- 41-year-old man surnamed Shih
- Died after 3 days of unsuccessful treatment
Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府警察局恆春分局、恆春鎮公所、恆春旅遊醫院、高雄長庚醫院
OriginalAI晶片需求強勁 三星電子Q2營利暴增19倍創歷史新高
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Operating profit in the second quarter (April to June) reached 89.49 trillion won
- Up 1,813.8% from 4.68 trillion won in the same period last year
- Revenue for the same period reached 171.49 trillion won
- Original三星電子第2季淨利飆升1299.9%
- Original三星電子第2季淨利飆升1299.9%至71.62兆韓元
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士、美光
Taiwan | 風傳媒（46）
War in the Middle East spreads toward Egypt as Saudi Arabia openly joins the fight! US-Iran conflict spirals out of control: Dow plunges more than 1,100 points, international oil prices surge
Clashes between アメリカ and イラン have flared up again, with サウジアラビア openly entering the conflict. The fighting has spread to エジプト and ヨルダン, sending international oil prices soaring and causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to fall sharply.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ、イラン、サウジアラビア、エジプト、ヨルダン、イラク
Chiang Wan-an again raises the prospect of a no-confidence vote; Shen Po-yang criticizes him for neglecting city affairs and effectively admitting that KMT lawmakers performed poorly
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has again called for a no-confidence vote and named Chen Chi-mai as a candidate for the next premier. Shen Po-yang criticized this as abandoning municipal governance and pointed out that he was admitting the Legislative Yuan's low approval ratings. Political motives are suspected.
Original離開房間多久要關冷氣？台電曝「沒超過這時間千萬別關」，1招吹整天仍超省電費
台電 has issued electricity-saving advice for inverter air conditioners. It recommends leaving them running when going out for less than 30 minutes and turning them off when away for 3 hours or more, promoting both energy savings and comfort.
Companies mentioned：台電
Starting under NT$950,000! The all-new CX-5 has a longer wheelbase and twice the space. How will Mazda strengthen its competitiveness in the imported SUV market?
Mazda Taiwan has begun taking reservations for the new CX-5, entering the market with a starting price of 949,000 yen. The larger vehicle, digital cockpit and enhanced safety features are boosting its competitiveness in the imported SUV market.
Is Chiang Wan-an praising Chen Chi-mai by raising the prospect of a no-confidence vote? Writer says election success in “this county or city” is key: There is more than 1 way to oust Cho Jung-tai
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an called for a no-confidence vote to hold Executive Yuan President Cho Jung-tai responsible for the Zhonglian tainted-oil scandal, and praised Chen Chi-mai as a candidate for the next premier. A writer analyzed this as a strategy for the 2026 Kaohsiung election and said it would be a turning point in the political landscape.
US Army spends US$58.6 billion on Patriot missiles; expert says every government wants them
Originalアメリカ陸軍がロッキード・マーティンと最大586.2億ドルのペイトリオットミサイル長期生産契約を締結。これは過去最大級の調達であり、国際情勢悪化への対応と生産体制の強化を示している。
Companies mentioned：ロッキード・マーティン、アンデュリル（Anduril）
Kim Ji-won and Shin Hye-sun lose out! The winner of the top 10 Korean drama actresses for acting is him: striking beauty, flawless looks on screen, and a powerhouse whose name guarantees quality ratings
An article introduces the top 10 actresses for acting ability, as selected by South Korean internet users. Kim Ji-won, Shin Hye-sun and others were selected, with detailed explanations of their notable works and acting styles.
Original吳謹言陳哲遠《御廷謠》挨罵不好看！近3年最多負評古裝陸劇TOP10冠軍是它：網轟無聊到打瞌睡、楊冪龔俊也救不了
Costume Chinese dramas have continued to dominate streaming platforms in recent years, but some have drawn widespread negative reviews over their plots, acting, editing, or adaptations. This article reviews 10 costume Chinese dramas that attracted significant discussion and negative reviews from 2023 to July 2026, and analyzes the reasons for the criticism.
Companies mentioned：吴谨言、陈哲远、刘诗诗、张云龙、虞书欣、张凌赫、赵露思、刘宇宁、鞠婧禕、刘学义、侯明昊、陈都灵、楊紫、张晚意、白鹿、罗云熙、楊冪、龚俊
Taiwan's newest department store is coming! The 13,000-ping shopping mall has convenient MRT access; opening date and location revealed, plus a complete guide to free activities
Major power equipment manufacturer 華城電機 will open Taiwan's first AI smart mall, '華城匯,' in Taipei's Dazhi district in 2027. Combining electric vehicle services with energy technology, it is drawing attention as a new commercial hub.
Companies mentioned：華城電機、美麗華百樂園、NOKE 忠泰樂生活
DW interview with Lin Xiaoting: What legacy did the Lee Teng-hui era, which reshaped the Republic of China, leave Taiwan?
Historian 林孝庭 has published a new book analyzing the political legacy of the 李登輝 era. It explores the impact of 李登輝’s “two-state theory” on Taiwan’s democratization and international relations.
All 3 major US stock indexes plunge; Fed deeply divided over decision to hold interest rates steady
U.S. stocks fell sharply. The FED decided to hold off on raising interest rates, but 3 members dissented. Concerns about excessive investment in AI-related companies weighed on the market.
Companies mentioned：SK海力士、マイクロソフト、Meta Platforms、フォードモーター、レノックス、Visa、カーソングループ
AI can no longer pretend to be human! EU AI Act violations carry fines of up to 15 million euros; Taiwan AI services are also covered
The European Union will bring Article 50 of the AI Act into effect in August 2026, requiring AI to clearly disclose its identity and generated content to carry digital watermarks. The rules will also apply to non-European companies, including those from Taiwan, with violations punishable by fines of up to 15 million euros.
Original冷氣沒買三菱大金！內行改用2品牌「省電耐操、冷房效率高」：用超過20年和新的一樣
A PTT user considering replacing an air conditioner that had been used for 25 years asked online for brand recommendations. 日立 and パナソニック（ナショナル） received the most recommendations for energy efficiency, durability and cooling performance.
Companies mentioned：大金、三菱重工、三洋、富士通、大同、TECO、日立、パナソニック
Original盤中快訊》台股一度衝上41155點！聯電鎖漲停、台積電漲近2%，鴻海走弱
Taiwan’s stock market briefly climbed above 41155 points during trading today. 聯電 hit the limit-up, and 台積電 also rose, while 鴻海 fell. The broader market traded firmly.
Companies mentioned：聯電、台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、廣達、州巧、達運、盛群、友訊、所羅門、華新科、禾伸堂、日電貿、台勝科
Today's top news (7/30)! The latest 2026 travel subsidy is here! / If you have children under 12, can parents work remotely? / Lin Chia-lung slept at a Japanese airport—and it turns out Cho Jung-tai was behind it!
Taiwan announced domestic travel subsidies for 2026, with 3.46 billion yen to be allocated. Support for parents of children under 12 and the distribution of regional development funds are also underway. Tensions in Taiwan-Japan relations have also emerged.
Companies mentioned：雄獅旅行社
Lifekong honors its partners: 19 years together, moving toward the next milestone of glory
Original麗富康國際舉辦19周年表揚大會，邀集全台經銷夥伴，回顧品牌成長歷程並展望未來。活動透過表揚、經營故事分享、舞台演出及點燈儀式，強調品牌與夥伴共同成長的信念。
Companies mentioned：麗富康國際
The AI race is a bottomless money pit! Tech giants spend without hesitation, and Wall Street is finally starting to call it expensive
As the AI race intensifies, technology giants such as Meta and Google are investing hundreds of billions of dollars in data center construction, driving a sharp increase in bond issuance. This has pushed up borrowing costs and heightened market concerns.
Companies mentioned：Meta、Google、Alphabet、NVIDIA、OpenAI、Blackstone、BlackRock、Blue Owl Capital、Aligned Data Centers、Brookfield
Original田曦薇迪麗熱巴都輸了！近半年古裝陸劇顏值天花板TOP10：冠軍神還原小說女主、精緻到讓人窒息
Original近半年播出的古裝劇中，女主角的顏值、妝造與古裝適配度成為觀眾熱議焦點，本次排出「最美古裝陸劇女神TOP10」，王楚然、孟子義、白鹿等女星脫穎而出。
Taiwan is getting a new high-speed rail station! Latest route map revealed for a line connecting northern Taiwan with convenient TRA transfers; completion and opening dates at a glance
Taiwan’s government formally approved the “High-Speed Rail Extension to Yilan” plan in July 2026. The high-speed rail line, which will connect Taipei and Yilan in 28 minutes, is targeted to open in 2037. The project marks a transformation in eastern Taiwan’s transportation and will reshape the area’s living sphere between Taipei and Yilan.
Original土地銀行獲金管會核准辦理「高資產客戶適用之金融商品及服務」
Original土地銀行獲金管會核准辦理高資產客戶適用之金融商品及服務，以配合亞洲資產管理中心願景，提供多元化及一站式金融服務，強化高端財富管理市場布局。
Companies mentioned：金管會
US-Saudi coalition airstrikes hit Iran-backed groups in Iraq; 6 Iranian advisers killed, oil prices jump 7.3%
The US military and Saudi Arabia jointly launched airstrikes against Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq, killing at least 20 militia fighters and 6 Iranian advisers and drawing international attention.
Profits soar 220 times as Samsung's semiconductor division makes a killing! Financial results set a record high, while battered South Korean stocks briefly rebound
Samsung Electronics' operating profit surged 1,813.8% to 89.49 trillion won in the second quarter of 2026, driven mainly by soaring memory demand and its lead in HBM4 technology. Profits at its semiconductor division skyrocketed 220 times, making it the biggest contributor and briefly lifting South Korean stocks.
Companies mentioned：Nvidia、Apple、Meta、Microsoft、韓亞銀行
Chiang Wan-an says Chen Chi-mai is suited to be premier; Cho Jung-tai retorts, “Mayors have their own jobs to do,” and says Shen Po-yang is an excellent candidate
Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 called for a no-confidence motion and named 陳其邁 as a candidate for the next premier. 卓榮泰 responded by arguing against the proposal and describing 沈伯洋 as an outstanding candidate for mayor.
How much do you need for monthly expenses in retirement? Experts calculate the “minimum threshold for financial freedom,” so you won't have to worry about food and clothing even without a job in old age
Japanese experts say a typical household receives about 237,000 yen a month in pension income after retirement, but actual expenses reach 297,000 yen, leaving a significant financial shortfall. This highlights the importance of retirement planning, especially for homemakers.
Another “camellia oil” case! Taisun Biotech's self-inspection finds excessive benzo[a]pyrene; products sold through “these channels”
Taisun Biotech voluntarily reported that its “Local Golden Flower Small-Fruit Camellia Oil” exceeded the benzo[a]pyrene limit. The Taipei City Department of Health has launched an inspection and ordered a full recall. The incident affects consumer trust and the industry's food safety image.
Companies mentioned：永豐餘生技股份有限公司、威加國際股份有限公司、博客來、GREEN & SAFE
Will the next premier be someone other than Chen Chi-mai? Former legislator names 2 people, saying “he” is Lai Ching-te's first choice
Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 called for Premier 卓榮泰 to resign over the toxic oil scandal and endorsed 陳其邁 as his successor. Former legislator 郭正亮 said that, given 賴清德’s strategy for the 2028 general election, appointments other than 陳其邁 could be prioritized.
Netflix's “Smart Town” slammed as unwatchable! Top 10 most divisive Taiwanese dramas of the past 5 years: The winner was blasted by fans of the original for radically changing the story, and even a star-studded cast couldn't save it
An analysis ranked the top 10 Taiwanese dramas of the past 5 years whose reception has been divided. Netflix’s “聰明鎮” has drawn attention as the drama with the most divided reviews.
Major new rule at Taoyuan Airport! Strict enforcement begins 8/1, with fines of up to NT$25,000 for violations; latest enforcement rules at a glance
Taoyuan Airport will strictly crack down starting August 1 on people reserving pickup spaces with personal belongings; violators face fines of up to NT$25,000. The move aims to improve passenger flow and the country's image, and affects pickup operations by travel agencies and hotels.
South Korean stocks plunge for days; does Jensen Huang have a plan? The Economist warns: The more he intervenes, the worse the fallout when the bubble bursts
South Korean stocks triggered trading halts amid plunging shares of 三星 and SK海力士. The Economist warns that AI bubble risks are growing and Jensen Huang's intervention could worsen the eventual crash. The incident highlights the vulnerability of the memory chip industry's cycles and market speculation.
Companies mentioned：輝達、Alphabet、Google、亞馬遜、Meta、臉書、微軟、三星、SK海力士、OpenAI、長鑫存儲
People aged 55 and older are getting money! Senior cards add 3 benefits in October, providing 1,200 yuan a month for life; in 1 city or county, funds are deposited directly to the card
新竹市政府 will increase benefits for senior and disability cards starting in October 2026, raising the monthly total to 1,200 points and expanding where they can be used to include farmers' associations, pharmacies, and Taiwan Railways. It will also add access to YouBike 2.0E electric-assist bicycles.
Companies mentioned：新竹市政府
“Zhonglian general manager” actually attended the meeting on taking products off shelves? KMT lawmakers demand the attendee list be made public; Shih Chung-liang says he came to report on the production process
KMT legislator 陳菁徽 questioned why the president of 中聯油脂, who was in custody, had attended the meeting that set the 20% removal-from-shelves threshold for the company’s products. Health and Welfare Minister 石崇良 said the president was there to report on the manufacturing process and stated that 中聯 was the perpetrator.
Companies mentioned：中聯油脂
Check your bankbook! The Ministry of Labor is paying out benefits today: average labor insurance pension of 19,000 per person; dates for 12 benefit payments at a glance
Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor will distribute several benefits, including labor insurance pensions, monthly labor pension payments and childbirth benefits, on July 30 and 31. Pensions averaging 19,000 yen a month will be paid to several million workers, helping them secure stable funds for retirement.
Major new TRA rule takes effect nationwide on 8/1! Ticket-purchasing rules change significantly; latest regulations at a glance
To handle the summer peak, Taiwan Railways will require reserved seats throughout EMU3000 trains on weekends starting in August 2026, eliminating non-reserved seating while offering a limited number of standing tickets. The move aims to improve safety and comfort and will significantly affect how passengers buy tickets.
Beijing Watch: Is the world factory fueling a global race to the bottom? China rejects the “overcapacity” charge, while foreign media fear a wave of price cuts could sweep global markets
China has countered criticism of “overcapacity,” calling it a pretext for protectionism. Weak domestic demand and local government fiscal structures are encouraging continued production, potentially deepening trade friction with Europe and the United States.
Are people no longer taking the train? Taiwan Railways sees total ridership fall by 820,000 and loses medium- and long-distance passengers; experts explain why: It's not just higher fares
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Companies mentioned：台铁、台湾高铁
Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan's “This Moment, This Fire” misses the list! The winner of the top 10 highest-rated Chinese dramas of the past 2 months makes a comeback with a 7.6 rating and is hailed online as the year's best suspense drama
In Chinese dramas released in summer 2026, “懸案,” starring 王伝君 and 曾美慧孜, ranked first with a score of 7.6. “這一秒過火,” starring 張凌赫 and 王楚然, scored 5.1 and did not make the rankings. The ratings are based on 豆瓣.
Another case of an African country unfriendly to Taiwan! Morocco suspends visa applications from Taiwanese nationals; Foreign Ministry announces reciprocal measures
After Morocco stopped accepting Taiwanese applications for visa confirmation documents, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs temporarily suspended the processing of visas for Moroccans, citing the principle of reciprocity. The move may be linked to pressure from China and is one example of Taiwan’s international isolation.
Only 3 plane tickets subsidized for a 25-person international performance! Wu Hsing-kuo's wife reveals the Culture Ministry's cold response: “They treat even Presidential Medal of Honor recipients this way—what about everyone else?”
Wu Hsing-kuo, artistic director of the Contemporary Legend Theatre, was invited to take part in the 50th anniversary celebration of the World Shakespeare Congress, but the Ministry of Culture subsidized only 3 economy-class tickets. Executive director Lin Hsiu-wei publicly questioned the decision and called for greater recognition of the value of Taiwan's cultural diplomacy.
Companies mentioned：和碩聯合科技
Don't wait until the relationship falls apart to talk about money! More and more young Gen Z couples are choosing to sign prenuptial agreements first
Prenuptial agreements are becoming a common trend among young Gen Z couples. The shift is driven by growing emphasis on economic fairness and transparency.
Companies mentioned：HelloPrenup、Wenup、Harris Poll、Bloomberg
Interview: Breaking the mold of traditional politics! Tech newcomer Wu Yu-feng runs for Zhengang City Council, pledging to “build Taiwan's Silicon Valley for unmanned vessels”
Technology entrepreneur Wu Yufeng announced his candidacy for city councilor in Qianzhen and Xiaogang districts, proposing to build a “Taiwan Unmanned Vessel Silicon Valley” and promote transformation by integrating local industry resources, a platform with significant implications for industrial and local development.
Companies mentioned：中鋼、台灣中油、台船、明安集團
2026 cash handout: Claim it now! “One place is giving everyone a NT$3,000 red envelope”; unclaimed funds will be confiscated after 7/31. Distribution locations and methods, plus extra benefits from counties and cities across Taiwan
東河郷 in 台東県 is distributing a uniform 3,000-yen development grant to residents, with July 31, 2026 as the final deadline. Multiple local governments across the country are also providing similar payments to stimulate regional economies.
《鬼謎東宮》 and 《金特務》 lose out! Taiwan’s 10 most popular drama series in July: a raw dissection of the realities of marriage that left viewers in tears
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Companies mentioned：Yahoo、Netflix、匪我思存、金部長
Opening bell update: Taiwan stocks hold the 40,000-point level! 台積電 rebounds, 聯發科 rises NT$170, while 聯電 and 欣興 hit the limit-up
Taiwan’s stock market held above 40,000 points today, with strength in semiconductor stocks pushing the market higher. 台積電 and 聯發科 posted particularly strong gains, while electronics-related stocks were bought.
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電、廣達、聯電、台光電、欣興、聯傑、景碩、州巧、達運、盛群、鼎固-KY、隆銘綠能、大量、台勝科、泰宗、凌華、聯友金屬-創
Can’t Taiwanese people travel to “one country” anymore? Travel agencies confirm visa processing has been suspended; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hits back!
After Morocco stopped issuing visa confirmation documents for Taiwanese nationals, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs temporarily suspended visa applications for Moroccans traveling to Taiwan as a retaliatory measure. The move is having a tangible impact on civilian exchanges between the two sides.
Companies mentioned：雄獅旅遊
Latest 2026 home appliance subsidies: Claim up to NT$5,000! A guide to subsidies for air conditioners, refrigerators and dehumidifiers, and how to claim a tax refund
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Ministry of Finance extended subsidies for replacing appliances rated Grade 1 in energy efficiency through 2026. Support of up to 5,000 yuan is available to promote energy conservation and ease the financial burden on consumers.
BBC asks: Why do some people die young after building up a muscular physique through exercise?
Several young bodybuilders have died of cardiac arrest. Research indicates that professionals face more than 5 times the risk of amateurs, with steroid use and extreme training cited as causes.
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（23）
To guard against Iran, US military warns troops in the Middle East: Don’t upload videos of attacks on bases, and hand in your phones
The head of U.S. Central Command warned troops stationed in the Middle East not to post videos of attacks on bases on social media. Since Iran is using publicly available information to analyze the effectiveness of attacks, the commander also suggested that restrictions on cellphone use or phone collection could be considered over operational security concerns.
Original韓股崩跌40%去槓桿告終？小摩喊機構近尾聲、滙豐警告散戶危機未除
Original韓國股市自高點下跌近40%，摩根大通與滙豐對去槓桿是否完成看法分歧。前者認為機構調整已近尾聲，估值具吸引力；後者警告散戶槓桿仍高，風險未除。
Companies mentioned：摩根大通、滙豐、SK海力士、三星電子、韓國金融服務委員會
Mao Shun revenue surges, with full-year sales expected to reach NT$4.5 billion; shares go ex-dividend by NT$7 today and edge higher intraday
Seal component maker Mao Shun expects 2026 revenue to reach NT$4.5 billion and goes ex-dividend today on a cash dividend of NT$7 per share. A recovery in demand in China, Europe and the US is helping drive revenue and profit to record highs.
Stocks keep falling despite being placed under trading restrictions: 26 names face restrictions today, 3 passive component stocks hit limit-down, and 3 newly restricted stocks flash green
On the 30th, 26 Taiwan stocks were placed under trading restrictions. Passive component stocks suffered the steepest losses, with several hitting limit-down, reflecting lower trading volumes and tighter regulation. The trend highlights retreating speculation and liquidity risks.
Companies mentioned：雅特力-KY、創泓科技、環宇-KY、華星光、禾伸堂、信昌電、華新科、日電貿、合晶、中探針、雷虎、聯友金屬-創、尚茂
US retail investors sell at the fastest pace since the pandemic crash, no longer buying the dip and shifting to ETFs
Original米国の個人投資家が、コロナ禍以来最速で個別株を売却。リスク回避姿勢が強まり、ETFへの資金シフトが進行中。これは市場心理の変化を示しており、今後の株価動向に影響を与える可能性がある。
Companies mentioned：Vanda Research、マイクロン (MU-US)、サンディスク (SNDK-US)、シーゲート (STX-US)、ウェステルンデジタル (WDC-US)、マイクロソフト (MSFT-US)、メタ (META-US)、アマゾン (AMZN-US)、アップル (AAPL-US)
Selling intensifies! Global chip stocks shed US$1.5 trillion in total market value in three days
Concerns about overheated AI investment and expectations of tighter U.S. monetary policy wiped out more than 1.5 trillion dollars in the market capitalization of major semiconductor companies worldwide in 3 days. Investor sentiment deteriorated.
Companies mentioned：輝達、SK海力士、三星電子、LG、首爾半導體、鎧俠、東京電子、軟銀、美光科技、AMD、台積電、Alphabet
Russia announces international arrest warrant for Telegram founder
Russia has issued an international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Durov on suspicion of aiding terrorism. Content moderation on the platform has become a central issue, drawing international attention.
Quanta reportedly plans to raise NT$71.2 billion through a GDS offering; shares plunge to limit-down, fall below the annual moving average and hit a 4-month low
Quanta plans to raise US$2.2 billion through a GDS offering. Its shares fall to limit-down and below the annual moving average as the market voices doubts about AI investment.
Companies mentioned：緯創、英業達、仁寶、和碩
Strong demand for advanced AI substrates: Taiwan Union Technology’s first-half EPS of NT$12.4 surpasses its full-year 2025 figure
Copper-clad laminate maker 台燿 posted net profit of 3.602 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, surpassing its full-year profit for 2025. Growing AI-related demand boosted results, and the company plans to raise 10 billion yuan through unsecured convertible bonds.
Companies mentioned：華通 (2313-TW)、博智 (8155-TW)