Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up more than 8%, Taiwan index futures surge in after-hours trading; analysts say Taiwan stocks could reclaim the 40,000-point level
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Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surges more than 8%
Taiwan stocks could reclaim the 40,000-point mark today
Dow Jones Industrial Average rises 613.92 points
A gain of 1.19%
The S&P 500 rose 121.48 points
A gain of 1.66%
The Nasdaq rose 679.24 points
A gain of 2.78%
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 855.5 points
US lawmakers write to Apple, urge it not to use chips made by Chinese military companies
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They asked Apple to say before August 21 whether it would commit to not using memory from 長鑫存儲 or 長江存儲 in any Apple products sold in the United States or overseas
【After-Work Economics】Beware of clogged blood vessels! 5 foods that send bad cholesterol soaring!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
More than 5 million people in Taiwan have the three highs, and high blood lipids are often overlooked but can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Neurosurgeon Chen Yongren urges people to take cholesterol control and at-home testing seriously.
Zhang Linghe and Chen Xingxu both lose! The champion of mainland dramas' TOP10 'most rugged male leads' is him: rough and ruthless, like an untamable wild dog
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In recent years, the appeal of male leads in Chinese dramas has shifted from gentle young noblemen and aloof immortal lords to wild characters with a roguish, bandit-like edge. Drawing on reviews on platforms such as Weibo and Douban, this article presents the top 10 most “wild” male leads in Chinese dramas, examining 5 aspects: character design, action scenes, appearance and aura, emotional tension, and raw vitality.
夏慕尼 teams up with Häagen-Dazs for Qixi! A limited-edition 'fire and ice' surf-and-turf dinner for two launches with a sweet 'honey' pun
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夏慕尼, part of 王品集團, has teamed up with Häagen-Dazs to launch a Qixi limited-edition 'fire and ice' dinner for two, using temperature contrasts and a pun on 'honey' to generate buzz and enhance the holiday dining experience.
Are throngs of mainland Chinese tourists coming to Taiwan? Starting in July, '4 major airlines resume direct flights,' with load factors at 97% and demand outstripping supply? The Mainland Affairs Council responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Mainland China says it will resume and launch direct cross-strait flights on 4 routes from July, with a passenger load factor of 97%. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council countered that more than half of Taiwan’s allocated flight rights remain unused, saying demand is determined by market forces.
The pension difference for retired public servants and teachers has been deposited. How much is the lump-sum payment? Li Lai-hsi shares an emotional account: the income replacement rate has yet to recover
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Under Taiwan’s pension reform for military personnel, civil servants and public school employees, shortfalls for 180,000 people will be made up on Aug. 1, 2026. Li Lai-hsi called it temporary relief but said it did not fully restore the income replacement rate.
The government is paying out money today! 6 payments will be deposited directly, with up to NT$105,000 available; eligibility and required documents at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Bureau of Labor Insurance under the Ministry of Labor began lump-sum payments on July 31 for 6 types of benefits, including the National Pension funeral benefit. The funeral benefit is worth up to 105,515 yuan, and applicants should note the 5-year application deadline. The payments are an important form of economic support for the public.
The Ministry of Labor is paying out money! A little-known subsidy offers eligible applicants up to NT$126,000 in employment allowances; middle-aged and older people and young people can apply
Meng Ziyi and Wang Churan both lose! The champion of mainland dramas' TOP10 'fiercest revenge heroines' is her: buried alive by her husband, she returns under a new identity to make her enemies pay
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In recent years, heroines in Chinese dramas have drawn attention in revenge stories, and a list of the top 10 “most ruthless revenge heroines” has been released. The ranking takes into account the extent of the harm suffered, the methods used to devise a plan, the force of the counterattack, how fully the revenge is carried out, and online user reviews.
Energy-saving subsidies for air conditioners, refrigerators and dehumidifiers offer up to NT$5,000! 4 common mistakes are widespread; avoid them or you may miss out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has extended subsidies for purchases of Level 1 energy-efficient appliances. Refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers are eligible for support of up to 5,000 yuan. Applicants should take care to avoid errors, as many have missed out because of deadlines or mismatches in names.
Samsung and OPPO lose! The top smartphone brand has a 39% market share; netizens praise its battery life, picture quality, low price and durability, saying it has no rival
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In Taiwan's June smartphone market, Apple led with a 39% share, with the iPhone 17 series among the top-selling models. Samsung remained second in the Android camp, while Google entered the top five brands for the first time with its AI features. OPPO and vivo continue to compete in the mid- and low-priced segments.
The Ministry of Finance is paying out money today! Eligible people across Taiwan will receive an average of NT$16,000 directly; tax refund schedules and methods at a glance
2026 front-opening suitcase recommendations: PTT and Dcard users test 10 popular brands! Pros and cons, plus how to recycle old suitcases, at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A look at 10 notable front-opening suitcase brands for 2026. The article explains the features and benefits of popular brands such as LOJEL and Samsonite to help travelers make their choice.
When will 台積電's Kumamoto plant resume production? The biggest variable is the strength of aftershocks; full-scale production is most likely to begin 'at this time'
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, 2025, temporarily halting production at 台積電’s JASM plant in Kumamoto. The building was undamaged, but equipment inspections and recertification are needed, leaving the timing of a full recovery uncertain. The impact on earnings is expected to be limited.
【The Journalist】Financing plunges by more than a hundred billion; financial platform abruptly removes margin maintenance ratio data, leaving investors forced to 'open a blind box'?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's stock market plunged more than 8,800 points in just over a month, and margin balances fell sharply, stoking market panic. Investment platform CMoney stopped updating margin maintenance ratio data, prompting questions about the transparency of official data.
American Proverbs High School hits a home run in elite school admissions, partnering with two Arizona schools to develop talent for TSMC and capture global tech jobs, reshaping the model for international education
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
American Proverbs High School offers U.S. high school and university courses in Taiwan, with an educational program designed to meet 台積電’s talent needs. It boasts a record of students advancing to prestigious universities and proposes a new model for international education.
The Week’s Biggest Scoop: Li Yang Wields the Axe in Sports, Turning “Gold Medalist into Public Enemy”—Which Side Is Lai Ching-te On? Is Tsai Pi-ru’s “Becoming a Nun” Related to Ko Wen-je?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ahead of the 2026 election, the Democratic Progressive Party administration is facing turmoil over food safety issues and sports reform. Lee Yang’s reforms have drawn a backlash, while Tsai Pi-ru’s decision to become a nun has also attracted political attention.
As Tainan’s fishery-solar power project faces delays, its major shareholder, the Federal Group, held an illegal shareholders’ meeting and prematurely redeemed preferred shares to rescue its own private equity fund. 微電能源 faces huge guarantee liabilities, raising serious corporate governance concerns.
The Life and Lies of Sarah and The Price of Confession Lose! The Best Korean Drama of the First Half of 2026 Is “This One”: Impossible to Stop Watching, with a Powerful Afterglow
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Korean dramas in the first half of 2026 covered a wide range of themes. Social Lab tracked online buzz using social media word-of-mouth data and compiled a ranking of the top 10 Korean dramas, analyzing their plots, cast performances and audience reactions.
Weather Forecast: Super Typhoon Dolphin Could Become the Year’s Strongest! Latest Track Has Shifted: “Rain Bombs Set In Starting This Day”—A Look at the Week Ahead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Super Typhoon Dolphin is approaching the northwest Pacific and could become the strongest typhoon of the year. It has not affected Taiwan so far, but if its track shifts west in the second half of next week, it could bring rain to the northeast. Residents should closely monitor weather updates.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs Is Giving Out Red Envelopes Tomorrow! Residents of 1 Eligible County or City Can “Receive 200 Yuan Per Person”; People Across Taiwan Can Apply—Where and When to Collect
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Economic Affairs is running the Hualien Good Market Voucher—Midsummer Good Market campaign to revive the local economy in Hualien. Through environmentally friendly actions, 100 yen can be exchanged for 200 yen worth of coupons.
Wu Jinyan and Bai Lu Both Lose! TOP 10 Chinese Drama Heroines Who Are Masters of “Playing the Fool to Fool Their Rivals”: The Champion Hid Her Strength for Years by Acting Dumb, Then Left Her Enemies Nowhere to Turn
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An analysis of the TOP 10 Chinese drama heroines who “play the fool to fool their rivals”: Wu Jinyan appears twice, and Bai Lu also makes the list.
In Depth: Macron Has Visited China 4 Times and Still Supports Taiwan? French Warships Travel to East Asia, Freedom of Navigation in the Taiwan Strait Becomes Law—A Look at the 3 Moves in His Indo-Pacific Strategy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
French President Macron is due to leave office in May 2027. He visited China 4 times during his term, most recently in December 2025. France’s representative in Taiwan reaffirmed a statement opposing any change to the status quo around Taiwan.
Behind the Scenes: A Full Account of the Control Yuan’s Bullying Probe! Yang Chen-ni Gave Yen Hui-hsin a Warning on Day 1; Cheng Li-chun Sensed Something Was Wrong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Control Yuan impeached Yang Zhen-ni of the Office of Trade Negotiations over workplace bullying. It found that she had exerted psychological pressure on her colleague 顏慧欣 and created an inappropriate work environment. She has already been dismissed and referred to the Public Functionary Disciplinary Sanction Commission.
The Red Web: “Massacre” in English Becomes an “Incident” in Chinese—An Independent Journalist on Self-Censorship in New Zealand’s Chinese Community: Criticizing the CCP Equals Being Anti-China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress took effect, the CCP has used various means to carry out transnational repression around the world, including violent attacks, threatening letters, and stalking and surveillance. Through multiple cases, this article exposes the pervasive reach of the CCP’s systematic repression and the challenges faced by affected groups.
Don’t Put Leftover Dragon Fruit Straight in the Fridge After Cutting It! The Right Way to Store It Can Keep It Refrigerated for 2 More Weeks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Agriculture explains the proper way to store cut dragon fruit. Wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerating it in an airtight container can preserve its flavor. The method can help households reduce food waste.
A Guide to The Techie’s Wall Street: Can Chinese Chips Be Used? Apple and Micron Have Their Own Calculations, the Debate Reaches the White House, and Even Trump Is Annoyed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Apple is seeking to use Chinese-made memory chips to cut costs, but Micron opposes the move over concerns about technology leakage. The dispute between the companies has spread to the political level, while 長鑫科技’s successful listing has added to intensifying competition for semiconductor dominance.
The Red Web: First Cross-Border Repression Against Taiwan Since the “Promotion Law”—Yaita Says After Being Attacked in an Interview: The CCP Wants to Sow Seeds of Terror
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Shortly after China’s Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law took effect, Taiwanese political commentator Akio Yaita was attacked by Hong Kong gangsters. Taiwan’s authorities called it the first case of cross-border repression targeting Taiwan, while the international community also warned of the law’s threat.
The Red Web: China Has Long Treated Thailand as Its Backyard! Thai Human Rights Worker Analyzes the CCP’s 3 Main Channels of Transnational Repression: No One Can Stop It
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Chinese government has used transnational repression to crack down on dissidents in Thailand and elsewhere, drawing international attention. Through multiple cases, this article analyzes the 3 main channels of China’s transnational repression and examines the role and influence of the Thai government.
The Red Web: Must Activists Always Be Strong? Exiled Hong Konger Lau Ka-man Reveals the Aftermath of the CCP’s Transnational Repression: Speaking Out Isn’t Weakness!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hong Kong exile Lau Ka-man has revealed the aftermath of the CCP’s transnational repression, including psychological torment and social isolation, and stressed the impact of these tactics on pro-democracy activism.
The Red Web: There Is No Place Beyond the Reach of the Chinese Government! Canadian Lawmaker: The CCP’s Transnational Repression Is Becoming More and More Brazen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Chinese government’s transnational repression is becoming increasingly sophisticated and brazen. Canadian MP Jenny Kwan said China targets journalists, human rights defenders, democracy advocates and refugees through intimidation, surveillance and coercion, violating individual freedoms and the sovereignty of democratic countries.
Are South Korea and Japan Coordinating to Intervene in Exchange Rates? Won Rises to a 9-Month High Against the Dollar; Yen Posts Its Biggest Single-Day Gain in More Than 2 Years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Korean won and Japanese yen surged at the same time, prompting markets to suspect joint currency intervention by South Korean and Japanese authorities. The United States may have tacitly approved or supported the move, drawing attention across financial markets.
ChangXin Memory Technologies Surges Nearly 13% in Early Trading, Market Value Tops 4 Trillion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China’s largest DRAM maker, ChangXin Memory Technologies, rose 465.82% on its first day of trading, taking its market capitalization above 4 trillion yuan. The surge was driven by state support and rapidly growing earnings.
A Revenge Rally! Microsoft and Amazon Earnings Come to the Rescue; South Korean Stocks Soar 16% to a Record, Japanese Stocks Surge 3,400 Points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korean and Japanese stock markets rebounded sharply, with South Korea’s KOSPI posting a record 16% rise and the Nikkei 225 gaining 3,400 yen. Strong earnings from U.S. companies マイクロソフト and アマゾン helped restore confidence in AI-related stocks.
U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.66%, a 1-Year High
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.66%, its highest level since July 31, 2025. Geopolitical tensions and signals that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates have clouded the outlook for the housing market.
Wild Swings in South Korean Stocks Spark Panic; Authorities Consider Another Short-Selling Ban and Tightening the 30% Price-Movement Limits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korean stocks have been highly volatile recently, and regulators are assessing whether to reinstate a short-selling ban and narrow price-movement limits to stabilize the market. The moves could ease panic but may affect foreign investors’ assessment of the market.
AI Infrastructure Demand Remains Strong; Wolfe Says Memory and Foundry Capacity May Not Face Oversupply Until 2028 at the Earliest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Wolfe Research analyst Chris Caso said supply constraints in semiconductor manufacturing due to AI demand are likely to persist. Oversupply in memory and wafer foundries could be pushed back to 2028 or later.
Taiwan Stocks Before the Open｜Trust-to-Capital Ratio Rankings: 景碩、 大成鋼、 欣興; Night Session Soars 1,573 Points—Could It Drive a Rebound in Taiwan Stocks?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks fell amid hawkish remarks from the Federal Reserve, but financial holding companies and biotech stocks bucked the trend. The night session surged 1,573 points, signaling a potential rebound. Investment trusts were net buyers despite the downturn, suggesting domestic investors were supporting the market.
YFY Biotech Voluntarily Reports Camellia Oil’s Benzo[a]pyrene Noncompliance; Products Fully Pulled from Shelves and Full Refunds Offered
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
YFY Biotech discovered that benzo[a]pyrene levels in its camellia oil exceeded the limit, proactively reported the issue, and pulled and recalled all the products. It is offering consumers refunds and compensation. The move demonstrates its strong commitment to food safety and could affect consumer confidence and industry standards.
EU Launches “AI Gigafactory” Construction Plan with $11.5 Billion in Public Funding
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The EU is launching construction of AI super factories with up to $11.5 billion in public funding. The aim is to strengthen technological sovereignty and reduce reliance on overseas suppliers, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027.
South Korean Stocks Open Higher! SK hynix and Samsung Soar More Than 20% as the AI Rally Roars Back
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korean stocks surged on the 31st, with shares of SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics rising more than 20%. Strong earnings from U.S. tech companies bolstered expectations of a recovery in AI demand.
Margin Financing Hits Rock Bottom! Will August Really Bring a “Revenge Rally”?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After a sharp correction, Taiwan stocks have entered extreme territory in terms of valuation, market positioning and technical indicators, with a strong rebound expected in August. AI industry fundamentals remain solid, and market panic offers an opportunity to build positions.
On July 31, 2026, memory and AI-related semiconductor stocks surged in U.S. stock markets. Strong earnings from サムスン and hedge funds unwinding positions were cited as factors. Meanwhile, Apple fell after its earnings report amid weakness in its services division.
From Losses to Net Profit of More Than 250 Million Yuan in Half a Year! Unitree Technology’s Online Subscription Date Is August 10 as Embodied AI Takes the A-Share Stage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chinese robotics company 宇樹科技 passed the listing review for the STAR Market and will conduct an online subscription on August 10. Net profit in the first half of this year was at least 258 million yuan, marking a sharp turnaround to profitability. Growth in the embodied intelligence market is boosting its performance.
CNN Analysis: Don’t Panic Too Quickly About “Credibility” in Relation to China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Financial markets are in turmoil after Jerome Powell, the new chair of アメリカ連邦準備制度理事会 (FRB), adopted a communications style different from his predecessor’s. According to CNN’s analysis, the market turmoil is likely part of the adjustment process to Powell’s new policy approach.
Iran Vows to “Punish the Aggressor Today”; U.S. Military Launches “Massive, Intense Airstrikes” on Tehran
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. military carried out airstrikes on facilities of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, and Iran declared it would retaliate. The situation in the Middle East has worsened, with neighboring countries also affected by the attacks, raising risks to energy supplies and shipping routes.
台積電 is developing a new advanced packaging technology similar to 英特爾’s EMIB. Competition in packaging technology is intensifying amid growing demand for AI chips, and could have a major impact on the market.