# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-31 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 11 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 917 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 159 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Kumamoto earthquake: Ministry of Foreign Affairs donates NT$5 million for reconstruction

- Published: 2026-07-31T11:14:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607310047.aspx
- anchor: #n1765484
- Companies mentioned: 財團法人國際合作發展基金會、TaiwanICDF

Facts:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will donate NT$5 million to Japan’s post-disaster reconstruction
- A powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on the afternoon of the 28th

## Thousands of migrants enter Spanish enclave; Italy calls for suspension of Schengen membership

- Published: 2026-07-31T11:08:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310048.aspx
- anchor: #n1765483
- Companies mentioned: 西班牙國家電視台（TVE）、摩洛哥人權協會（Moroccan Association for Human Rights）、歐洲聯盟（EU）

Facts:
- About 2,000 to 3,000 migrants entered Ceuta today
- Bringing the number of migrants who have died trying to enter Ceuta in recent months to 60
- The Spanish government said it had sent an additional 200 specialized police officers from the mainland
- The Schengen Area currently covers 29 European countries

## National Archives uncovers thousands of pages of private documents; Archives Administration returns long-sealed family memories

- Published: 2026-07-31T11:07:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310046.aspx
- anchor: #n1765379
- Companies mentioned: 國發會檔案局、法務部、外交部、戶政事務所

Facts:
- More than 31 kilometers of national archives
- 1,469 pages of private documents
- 253 people involved in political archives
- 149 applications
- 60 original application documents
- 89 application copies

## Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships open in Taipei; Taiwan team seeks strong results on home soil

- Published: 2026-07-31T11:06:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310045.aspx
- anchor: #n1765380
- Companies mentioned: 亞洲擊劍總會、中華民國擊劍協會

Facts:
- 362 athletes registered to compete
- Host Taiwan fielded 173 athletes

## 台積電 reportedly working with 景碩 on advanced packaging development; industry considers ceramic materials

- Published: 2026-07-31T11:03:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310044.aspx
- anchor: #n1765373
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、景碩、英特爾

Facts:
- 台積電 said at its mid-July investor conference

## Wei-Ling Hsu shoots 71 after an up-and-down round, tied for 26th after first round of the British Open

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:56:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310043.aspx
- anchor: #n1765359
- Companies mentioned: LPGA、AIG Women's Open

Facts:
- She carded an even-par 71
- Total prize money of US$10 million
- About NT$324 million
- A 66, 5 under par
- A record-low 64 at this course in the tournament’s history

## Man armed with an air gun and fake hand grenade robs Taipei bank; prosecutors indict him and seek 12-year sentence

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:55:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607310042.aspx
- anchor: #n1765186
- Companies mentioned: 中國信託商業銀行

Facts:
- After waiting for the suitcase to be loaded with NT$10 million
- Prosecutors seek a 12-year sentence

## Australian expert: International cybersecurity cooperation requires expanding Track II diplomacy with Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:49:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310041.aspx
- anchor: #n1765187
- Companies mentioned: 社會網路研究中心、雪梨科技大學、亞太安全合作理事會、泛亞太安全合作理事會

Facts:
- Australia has a population of just 25 million

## Kaohsiung councilor Chen Ming-tse suspected of involvement in green energy kickback case; Qiaotou prosecutors take him in for questioning

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:46:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607310040.aspx
- anchor: #n1765129
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、橋頭地檢署

Facts:
- Qiaotou prosecutors brought in a total of 7 to 8 people yesterday

## Japanese visitor lost at Taichung Station for 2 hours; police lead him back to hotel, affirming Taiwan’s warmth

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:40:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310039.aspx
- anchor: #n1765130
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、台中市警察局第一分局、中派出所

Facts:
- He wandered for nearly 2 hours but still could not find his hotel
- A 60-year-old Japanese visitor surnamed Sato sought help

## 樺漢’s offer to acquire subsidiary Kontron expires without securing a majority of voting rights

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:36:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310038.aspx
- anchor: #n1765083
- Companies mentioned: 樺漢、Kontron AG

Facts:
- 12,289,840 shares
- 19.5%
- 30.02%

## NATO spy case involving Canadian woman of Chinese descent interning at alliance; Reuters: suspected of working for China

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310037.aspx
- anchor: #n1765012
- Companies mentioned: 北大西洋公約組織、歐洲盟軍最高指揮部、歐洲太空總署、世界貿易組織、加拿大公共安全部

Facts:
- In her 30s
- Zhang’s pretrial detention has been extended by a month
- The ruling is expected within the next two weeks

## 韓股 follow Wall Street higher on 微軟 earnings, surge 13% and trigger temporary trading halt

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607313002.aspx
- anchor: #n1765011
- Companies mentioned: 微軟、韓國交易所公司、標普500、那斯達克、道瓊工業、費城半導體

Facts:
- The cumulative decline this month alone is close to 40%
- Shares surge a record 15%
- 標普500 index rises 1.66%
- 那斯達克 index jumps 2.78%
- 道瓊工業 index rises 1.19%
- The 費城半導體 index surged 8.2%

## Another case after OpenAI: Claude model reportedly hacked 3 companies while connected to the internet during testing

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:21:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202607310036.aspx
- anchor: #n1764988
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic、Hugging Face、Irregular

Facts:
- More than 141,000 test records
- Systems at 3 companies
- The earliest incident occurred in April

## Strong AI demand prompts 亞馬遜 to raise 2026 capital spending to $220 billion

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:18:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310035.aspx
- anchor: #n1764879
- Companies mentioned: 亞馬遜、Amazon Web Services、微軟、Alphabet、Meta、OpenAI、Anthropic、Pinterest、Snowflake、倫敦證券交易所集團、西諾佛信託公司

Facts:
- 亞馬遜 is expected to raise capital spending this year to $220 billion
- Annualized revenue run rates for our AI and chip businesses have both surpassed $25 billion
- Industry AI-related capital spending is expected to exceed $700 billion this year
- AWS's AI business has surpassed $15 billion in annualized revenue

## Wu Der-rong: White Dolphin nears peak intensity, but track remains highly uncertain

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:17:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310034.aspx
- anchor: #n1764880
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央大學、氣象應用推廣基金會、ECMWF AIFS

Facts:
- Average wind speed of 60 meters per second
- Average wind speed of 63 meters per second
- The probability for northern Taiwan remains below 10%

## Taiwan stocks surge more than 2,900 points in morning trading, breaking 42,800; 台積電 rises NT$195

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310033.aspx
- anchor: #n1764881
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、日月光投控、台光電、聯電、欣興

Facts:
- Rallied more than 2,900 points in morning trading
- Broke through 42,800 points
- Rose NT$195
- Market capitalization reached NT$62.23 trillion
- Contributed about 1,547 points to the benchmark index

## Landslide in Pengshui, Chongqing, kills 51, leaves 10 missing

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:13:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607310032.aspx
- anchor: #n1764873

Facts:
- 51 dead
- 10 people are missing
- More than 1,100 people evacuated
- 10 people rescued
- 3 people have recovered and been discharged

## New Taiwan dollar opens up 4.4 cents at NT$32.41

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310031.aspx
- anchor: #n1764874

Facts:
- The New Taiwan dollar opened at 32.41 to the US dollar today
- The New Taiwan dollar opened at NT$32.41 against the US dollar today, up 4.4 cents
- The New Taiwan dollar traded in an opening range of NT$32.375 to NT$32.41 against the US dollar

## Tech stocks rebound strongly; 日經指數 jumps more than 5% in morning trading

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:05:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310030.aspx
- anchor: #n1764764
- Companies mentioned: 日經指數、日經225指數

Facts:
- 日經225指數 rises 5.05%
- At 64,992 points
- 日圓兌美元匯率報160.53日圓兌1美元
- It briefly rose to 158 yen

## Taiwan stocks opened up 1,677.11 points

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:05:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310029.aspx
- anchor: #n1764765

Facts:
- The weighted index stood at 41,610.41 points
- Trading value totaled NT$33.445 billion

## 智利 moves to restore diplomatic ties with 委內瑞拉; president says relations are entering a new phase

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:04:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310028.aspx
- anchor: #n1764766
- Companies mentioned: 智利、委內瑞拉、馬杜洛、美軍、卡斯特

Facts:
- About 330,000 undocumented immigrants

## South Korean stocks rebound 13% at the open; SK海力士 surges 20%

- Published: 2026-07-31T09:55:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310027.aspx
- anchor: #n1764613
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、SK集團

Facts:
- Shares worth about $3 million
- Tokyo stocks' Nikkei index also rose 3.5%
- Reached 64,007 points

## Chip supply constraints weigh on Apple; revenue outlook falls short of Wall Street expectations

- Published: 2026-07-31T09:39:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310026.aspx
- anchor: #n1764570
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果公司、倫敦證券交易所集團、美光、台灣積體電路製造股份有限公司、輝達

Facts:
- The company forecasts revenue growth of 9% to 11% year over year in Q4
- That increase is below Wall Street's expectation of 12%
- Parekh forecasts iPhone revenue growth of around 15%
- Also below Wall Street's 17.6% target
- Gross margin is estimated at between 47% and 48%
- Entry-level MacBook Neo and high-end MacBook Pro continue to drive sales growth of 29%
- Shares fell 6% in after-hours trading
- Apple shares have gained more than 22% so far this year

## 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

- Published: 2026-07-31T09:32:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310025.aspx
- anchor: #n1764566
- Companies mentioned: 微軟、美光、威騰、SK海力士、英特爾、超微、晟碟、慧榮科技、台積電、日月光投控、台達電、盛群

Facts:
- 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
- A gain of 8.19%
- Taiwan

## US lawmakers write to Apple, urge it not to use chips made by Chinese military companies

- Published: 2026-07-31T09:19:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310024.aspx
- anchor: #n1764543
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果公司、長鑫存儲、長江存儲

Facts:
- 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

## 川普 announces a deal; 哈瑪斯 to disarm completely

- Published: 2026-07-31T09:14:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310023.aspx
- anchor: #n1764535
- Companies mentioned: 川普、哈瑪斯、以色列、國際穩定部隊、埃及、卡達、土耳其、和平理事會、真實社群、法新社、Al-Qahera News

Facts:
- Attacks launched by 以色列 today killed at least 4 people
- Including 2 children

## 【After-Work Economics】Beware of clogged blood vessels! 5 foods that send bad cholesterol soaring!

- Published: 2026-07-31T11:03:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152779
- anchor: #n1765260

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: 2026-07-31T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152910
- anchor: #n1765252

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:56:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153013
- anchor: #n1765253
- Companies mentioned: 王品集團、Häagen-Dazs

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: 2026-07-31T10:49:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153016
- anchor: #n1765254
- Companies mentioned: 長榮航空、中華航空

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: 2026-07-31T10:44:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153012
- anchor: #n1765255

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: 2026-07-31T10:39:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153010
- anchor: #n1765256

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152418
- anchor: #n1765259

台湾労働部が異地就業を希望する求職者向けに「跨域就業津貼」を創設。最大12.6万台湾ドルの補助を提供し、若者から中高年まで幅広く対象。地域間の雇用格差解消が狙い。

## 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: 2026-07-31T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152908
- anchor: #n1765258

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: 2026-07-31T10:14:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153008
- anchor: #n1765261

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: 2026-07-31T10:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11137084
- anchor: #n1765262
- Companies mentioned: Apple、Samsung、Google、OPPO、vivo

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:00:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152912
- anchor: #n1764682

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## 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: 2026-07-31T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11146888
- anchor: #n1764684
- Companies mentioned: LOJEL、Samsonite、American Tourister、Deseno、Acer、Arowana

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: 2026-07-31T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152953
- anchor: #n1764683
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、ソニー、DIGITIMES

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: 2026-07-31T09:59:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5536518
- anchor: #n1765267
- Companies mentioned: CMoney

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: 2026-07-31T09:57:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152967
- anchor: #n1764685

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: 2026-07-31T09:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152621
- anchor: #n1764687

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.

## 【新新聞】漁電共生延宕聯邦集團提前落跑 廷捷電力違法召開股東會 金管會調查中

- Published: 2026-07-31T09:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5536353
- anchor: #n1764688
- Companies mentioned: 廷捷電力、微電能源、聯邦集團、聯邦創投、國泰銀行

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: 2026-07-31T09:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151035
- anchor: #n1764689
- Companies mentioned: Social Lab社群實驗室、OpView社群口碑資料庫

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: 2026-07-31T09:36:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153001
- anchor: #n1764690
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、台灣颱風論壇｜天氣特急

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: 2026-07-31T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11146886
- anchor: #n1764693

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: 2026-07-31T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152898
- anchor: #n1764692

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: 2026-07-31T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152916
- anchor: #n1764691
- Companies mentioned: フランス政府

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: 2026-07-31T09:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152791
- anchor: #n1764695

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: 2026-07-31T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152996
- anchor: #n1764698
- Companies mentioned: 人权观察、紐西蘭國家廣播電台

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: 2026-07-31T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152231
- anchor: #n1764393

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: 2026-07-31T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152782
- anchor: #n1764392
- Companies mentioned: Apple、Micron Technology、長鑫科技、Deep Fission、Meta、Microsoft

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: 2026-07-31T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152974
- anchor: #n1764391

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: 2026-07-31T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152982
- anchor: #n1764390

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: 2026-07-31T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152993
- anchor: #n1764389

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: 2026-07-31T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152997
- anchor: #n1764388

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.

## Commentary: The CCP Is Pushing Into the Gray Zone—Can Taiwan and the U.S. Still “Sail Happily”?

- Published: 2026-07-31T08:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152958
- anchor: #n1764394
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ在台協会、台湾海巡署、中国海警

アメリカ在台協会が台美海巡艦の共同航行画像を公開し、台湾の民進党支持者を喜ばせたが、中国が台湾周辺の灰色地帯で軍事活動を拡大している現実が指摘されている。中国の海上民兵が台湾北部で集結し、海上長城を形成するなど、台湾の戦略的縦深を侵食している。

## 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: 2026-07-31T10:45:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553992
- anchor: #n1765191
- Companies mentioned: KB国民銀行

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: 2026-07-31T10:44:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6554084
- anchor: #n1765192
- Companies mentioned: 工商銀行、大基金二期、国調基金、中建材新材料基金

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: 2026-07-31T10:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553549
- anchor: #n1765193
- Companies mentioned: マイクロソフト、アマゾン、SKハイニクス、サムスン電子、ソフトバンクグループ、NH投資証券

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: 2026-07-31T10:30:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553518
- anchor: #n1765194
- Companies mentioned: フリーマント、Redfin、Realtor.com

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: 2026-07-31T10:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553937
- anchor: #n1765195
- Companies mentioned: 韓国取引所、企画財政部

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: 2026-07-31T10:10:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553432
- anchor: #n1765196
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、台積電、輝達、美光、超微、博通、インテル

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: 2026-07-31T10:03:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553610
- anchor: #n1765197
- Companies mentioned: 联发科、台积电、联电、欣兴、广达、鸿海、南亚科、玉山金、兆丰金、华南金、中信金、台新新光金、彰银、威健生技、康霈、慧智、国巨、华新科、禾伸堂、信昌电、旺宏、环球晶、台胜科、华邦电

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: 2026-07-31T09:38:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553370
- anchor: #n1764618
- Companies mentioned: 威加國際、威家國際

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: 2026-07-31T09:35:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553519
- anchor: #n1764619
- Companies mentioned: AMD、NVIDIA、Qualcomm

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.

## Is the AI Hardware King Back? Lam Research Earnings Ignite Optimism on Wall Street That Demand Will Continue Through 2028; Nvidia Remains the Top Pick

- Published: 2026-07-31T09:30:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553430
- anchor: #n1764620
- Companies mentioned: 泛林集團、台積電、聯華電子、三星電子、SK 海力士、希捷科技、Arm Holdings、微軟、Arm、Wolfe Research、博通、美國銀行、摩根士丹利、Meta Platforms、亞馬遜、Alphabet、SpaceX、高盛、閃迪、西部數據、美光、超微、英特爾、艾司摩爾、花旗、國際能源總署、野村證券

Facts:
- 公司公布截至 6 月底季度營收 67.2 億美元
- Up 15.1% quarter over quarter
- 預估下一季營收中值將進一步攀升至 81 億美元
- Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) forecast at $2.15
- Arm 最新一季營收年增 22% 至 12.9 億美元
- 公司預估自研資料中心 CPU 未來兩個財年需求將超過 20 億美元
- 微軟 recently announced 43% growth in its Azure cloud business
- and forecast further acceleration to 45% next quarter
- Global capital spending on cloud and AI infrastructure will, in 2027

## South Korean Stocks Open Higher! SK hynix and Samsung Soar More Than 20% as the AI Rally Roars Back

- Published: 2026-07-31T09:30:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553548
- anchor: #n1764621
- Companies mentioned: SK Hynix、Samsung Electronics、Amazon、Microsoft、LG Innotek、Seoul Semiconductor

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: 2026-07-31T09:21:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553550
- anchor: #n1764622
- Companies mentioned: 台積電 (2330-TW)、國巨 (2327-TW)、南電 (8046-TW)、廣達 (2382-TW)

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.

## 盤後跳水！蘋果財報解讀：零件短缺拖累財測、iPhone與Mac強攻、服務及大中華失色、特納斯接班

- Published: 2026-07-31T09:03:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6552521
- anchor: #n1764320
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、美光、台積電、Google

Facts:
- Revenue growth: 9-11% vs. 12%
- iPhone revenue growth: 14-16% vs. 17.6%
- Gross margin: 47-48%
- 蘋果 shares fell as much as 6.8%
- Still down 6.3% at the time of writing
- EPS: $2.02 vs. $1.89 (forecast excludes tariff refunds)
- 營收：1094.2 億美元 (年增 16.4%) vs 1086.5 億美元
- Gross margin: 50.1% vs. 47.9% (forecast excludes tariff refunds)
- 現金：1465.2 億美元
- iPhone 營收：542.5 億美元 (年增 21.7%) vs 538.6 億美元

## Key U.S. Stock Market News Summary, July 31, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-31T09:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553060
- anchor: #n1764322
- Companies mentioned: エクソンモービル、シェブロン、サムスン、SanDisk、シーゲートテクノロジー、ウェスタンデジタル、AMD、NVIDIA、Marvell Technology、ブロードコム、高通

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: 2026-07-31T09:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553257
- anchor: #n1764321

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: 2026-07-31T08:47:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553441
- anchor: #n1764323
- Companies mentioned: CNN、アメリカ連邦準備制度理事会

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: 2026-07-31T08:36:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553455
- anchor: #n1764324
- Companies mentioned: CENTCOM、Fars News Agency、MarineTraffic

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ADR漲逾7% 傳研發類英特爾EMIB新先進封裝

- Published: 2026-07-31T08:30:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553471
- anchor: #n1764325
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、英特爾、輝達、AMD、景碩科技、藍思科技

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.