Taipei City to open “tainted oil consultation clinic”; Shih Chung-liang says he respects the move: Food safety is science, and the public need not panic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In response to excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels in camellia oil, the Taipei City Government announced it would open a free health consultation clinic. Health Minister Shih Chung-liang stressed that food safety should be assessed scientifically and urged the public not to panic.
So many Father’s Day gift options it’s hard to choose: Costco member asks for help, prompting online jokes that “you end up buying things for yourself”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Costco member struggling to choose from the many Father’s Day gift options turned to the internet for help, sparking a lively online discussion and reflecting consumer choice overload in retail.
U-Theatre returns to Europe’s ancient cities: 《The Heart of Vajra》 and 《Mountain Mist at Night》 send Taiwan’s drumbeats across millennia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U-Theatre is setting off on another European tour, bringing 《The Heart of Vajra》 and 《Mountain Mist at Night》 to Italy, Austria, Czechia and Germany. Through drumming and physical expression, the company will showcase the depth of Taiwanese culture. The performances are part of the “2026 European Taiwan Culture Year” and carry significant cultural diplomacy value.
Is old Taipei only fit for nostalgia? Taipei’s Yuanshan district is transforming into a new landmark center with a vast park and an international-scale mixed-use development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
With a vast park and an international-scale mixed-use development at its core, Taipei’s Yuanshan district is transforming into a new landmark area, attracting international hotel brands and spurring development in the surrounding neighborhood.
Taiwan stocks lose 40K: Standard Chartered analyzes AI capital spending and market rotation, and highlights key considerations for allocations to Asian and Taiwanese stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Standard Chartered Bank's Zheng Zifeng explains investment strategies for Taiwanese and Asian stocks in light of AI capital spending and market rotation. He recommends avoiding excessive concentration and diversifying into high-quality US and Asian stocks.
OpenAI reassures employees about healthy operations; July annualized recurring revenue exceeds the total for the second quarter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
OpenAI said its annualized recurring revenue in July exceeded that of the entire 2nd quarter, highlighting the company's financial health. The announcement comes amid preparations for an IPO and intensifying competition with Anthropic.
Companies mentioned:Anthropic、Google、NVIDIA、Moonshot AI
Taiwan stocks plunge below 40,000 amid wild swings; K. Y. Tung: “Don’t focus only on the red and green Christmas lights”—the health of Taiwan’s industries matters more
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest significantly increased its holdings in SpaceX and 台積電 during a market downturn, while selling アマゾン and Alphabet. The moves reflect a consistent belief in disruptive innovation.
AUO earnings call: Q2 returns to profitability with EPS of 0.18, ending 3 consecutive quarters of losses; first-half EPS comes to 0.03
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AUO returned to profitability in the 2nd quarter after 3 consecutive quarters of losses, posting after-tax net profit of NT$1.34 billion and EPS of NT$0.18. Product mix optimization and favorable exchange rates contributed to the results.
CTBC Bank and Japan’s Tokyo Star Bank donate 50 million yen to help Kumamoto disaster victims rebuild their homes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
CTBC Bank and Tokyo Star Bank jointly donated 50 million yen to support reconstruction after the Kumamoto earthquake. The gesture reflects the deep ties between Taiwan and Japan and corporate social responsibility, while strengthening local connections.
Bank of England expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, but inflation pressures remain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Bank of England is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75% for the fifth consecutive time, mainly because the Iran war has caused energy price volatility and increased inflationary pressure, while the economic outlook remains uncertain. The move would be a major boost to the new prime minister’s efforts to ease the cost-of-living crisis.
“Anti-tech” becomes the strongest calling card as “this country’s” stock market hits a record high despite the odds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The UK's FTSE 100 index hit a record high amid a global sell-off in semiconductor stocks. Its large weighting in financial and energy stocks attracted funds as an “anti-tech” market.
Foreign investors extend selling streak to 3 days, dumping NT$48.3 billion; investment trusts continue buying, adding NT$12.6 billion; the 3 major institutional investors post net sales of NT$50.874 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks saw an intense battle between buyers and sellers today, with selling pressure emerging late in the session and pushing the index down more than 100 points. Foreign investors posted heavy net sales for 3 consecutive days, and the 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$50.874 billion, reflecting international investors' wait-and-see stance toward Taiwan stocks in the short term. This is an important indicator of market fund flows.
A bid to tame prices and boost poll ratings! Sanae Takaichi approves cut in food consumption tax to 1% for 2 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has decided to cut the consumption tax rate on food and nonalcoholic beverages from 8% to 1% starting next April for 2 years, aiming to ease inflationary pressures and boost public support.
“Growth recipe” pays off: Chipotle’s second-quarter earnings beat expectations, sending shares soaring after hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chipotle reported its financial results for the 2nd quarter, with sales and profit beating market expectations. Its “growth recipe” strategy paid off, sending its shares up 8% after hours. The results are also being watched as an indicator of US consumer trends.
Wowprime’s cash cow Chamonix to accelerate expansion, set sights on shopping malls
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chamonix, a brand under 王品集團, plans to accelerate its expansion, adding 6 locations by the end of the year and next year, and entering department-store malls, reflecting strong market demand and growth momentum.
Toyota Motor’s global sales fell in the first half for the first time in 2 years, weighed down by a weak Chinese market and tensions in the Middle East
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Toyota Motor's global sales in the first half of 2026 declined for the first time in 2 years. The drop was driven by weakness in the Chinese market and worsening conditions in the Middle East, raising concerns about supply and demand across the auto industry.
〈Taiwan stocks after the close〉A 1,000-point rebound came to nothing; selling pressure on electronics shares remains heavy, with a 105-point drop pushing the index below 40,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
On May 30, Taiwan stocks fell again after rebounding more than 1,000 points intraday, ending below the 40,000-point threshold, down 105.88 points. Selling pressure on electronics shares was heavy, and the OTC index plunged 2.4%. With market confidence still fragile, investors should be wary of rebounds in weak stocks.
竑騰’s orders are booked through next year; new capacity to come online starting in August
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Orders for 竑騰 have been booked through next year, driven by demand for Nvidia’s next-generation AI chip Rubin and advanced packaging. To address capacity constraints, its new plant will open in August, doubling capacity and sustaining operational momentum.
Japan cuts growth forecast as Takaichi cabinet faces twin challenges of geopolitics and inflation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Japanese government cut its GDP growth forecast for fiscal 2026 to 0.9%. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces inflation and geopolitical risks, and economic measures are expected to prove difficult.
〈Value Investing: Latest Industry Research Report〉MediaTek (2454-TW): Cloud AI chips begin ramping up, ushering in new growth after a trough in mobile phones
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As demand in the smartphone market remains weak, MediaTek is transforming its revenue mix through a partnership with Google on cloud AI chips. Mass production is expected to begin by the end of 2026, becoming a key driver of future growth.
Fed holds rates steady but financial conditions tighten early; Juheng Fund sees inflation risks as manageable, says investment will refocus on corporate earnings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Although the Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, market rates have already risen, effectively tightening financial conditions. Juheng Fund believes inflation risks are manageable and that investment should focus on corporate earnings and long-term trends such as AI.
〈Stock spotlight〉Foreign investors back Nanya Technology with 4 straight days of buying as shares rebound; stock briefly hits limit-up intraday
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwanese chemical maker 南亞 (1303-TW) saw its share price surge amid growing demand for AI-related electronic materials. Foreign investors were net buyers for 4 consecutive days, and a much stronger-than-expected 2nd-quarter performance led to its target price being raised to 300 yen.
Signs of AI getting out of control? OpenAI, Google and other giants unite in rare call for governments to limit the pace of research and development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI leaders including OpenAI, Google, Meta and Microsoft have asked the government to limit the pace of frontier AI development. They warned of runaway risks from automated AI research, reflecting a shift in the industry's thinking.
Companies mentioned:OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、Meta、Microsoft、Hugging Face
振樺電’s Q2 net profit rose 58% quarter over quarter; first-half EPS came in at NT$7.09
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Posiflex Technology's Q2 net profit rose 58% from the previous quarter, and its EPS for the first half was NT$7.09. Rising prices for key components squeezed gross margins, but O2O solutions and a recovery in orders from Europe and Asia drove growth.
South Korean stocks see sharp volatility as global investors shun “gambling-style” dip-buying
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korea's KOSPI index plunged 33% in July as volatility surged to extreme levels. Global investors judged the risks too high and held back from buying. Leverage products and market concentration were cited as causes.
Israeli prime minister reportedly discussed 3 strategies on Iran with Trump
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Iran and presented 3 possible responses. Netanyahu expressed doubt that the U.S. and Iran could reach an agreement and discussed with Trump further expanding economic pressure on Iran through military and nonmilitary means.
Securities Report—22nd Fiscal Year (2025/09/01–2026/04/30)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
THE WHY HOW DO COMPANY Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 22nd fiscal year, disclosing its financial and management situation for the period from September 2025 to April 2026.
Amended Securities Report—78th Fiscal Year (2024/04/01–2025/03/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
中央魚類株式会社 filed an amendment to its securities report for the 78th fiscal year. The company aims to ensure the accuracy of its financial results information.
Amended Securities Report—13th Fiscal Year (2021/08/01–2022/07/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Premier Anti-Aging Co., Ltd. filed an amended securities report for its 13th fiscal year (2021/08/01–2022/07/31). This is a routine procedure to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
Amended Securities Report – 12th Fiscal Year (2020/08/01–2021/07/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Premier Anti-Aging Co., Ltd. filed an amended securities report for its 12th fiscal year. This measure ensures the accuracy of financial information and is important information for investors.