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台泥 low-carbon concrete earns dual certification, accounting for 65% of shipments Published 2026-07-31 17:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Accounts for about 65% of the company’s concrete shipments Cumulative contracted volume exceeds 881萬 cubic meters Covers 3516 construction projects Cumulative shipments reach 516萬 cubic meters Has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by about 106.5萬 tons Companies mentioned：台泥、台灣建築中心、達欣工程、根基營造、聯聚建設
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Chunglian oil products case: 鍾小平 reports 卓榮泰 for dereliction of duty resulting in disaster Published 2026-07-31 17:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、行政院、衛生福利部、食藥署
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Study of the impact of pigeon pea cultivation on soil nitrogen wins the Golden Bear Award at the 東女 science fair Published 2026-07-31 17:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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100 teams of Indigenous students (including Plains Indigenous groups) from public and private high schools, junior high schools and elementary schools nationwide competed 17 teams advanced to the finals (7 elementary school teams, 5 junior high school teams and 5 high school teams) A total of 47 awards across 4 categories were ultimately selected Companies mentioned：國立台東女中、教育部、原住民族委員會、國立東華大學
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Ministry of Economic Affairs: Hopes to take offshore wind power expertise global and double the industry’s output value Published 2026-07-31 17:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Annual power generation exceeded 100億 kWh as of last year Currently assessing potential wind farms totaling 15GW to 18GW Capacity of 8GW released in each period (4 years) Companies mentioned：台灣風力發電產業協會、輝達（NVIDIA）、台積電
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閎康 sells 80% stake in Shanghai subsidiary to accelerate global expansion Published 2026-07-31 17:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Corresponds to an estimated value of approximately RMB 19億元 for 閎康’s entire Shanghai equity stake Disposes of an 80% stake in 閎康技術檢測（上海）, an indirectly invested company in mainland China 閎康 retains a 20% stake Companies mentioned：閎康、閎康技術檢測（上海）、廈門市產業投資、廈門市創業投資、深圳昆博財務管理諮詢、蘇州工業園區元禾梧棲股權投資合夥企業、廈門昆閎投資合夥企業、上海閎加企業管理諮詢、Red Peak Limited
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光寶科 earns nearly NT$10.9 billion in first half, a record, and is very optimistic about the second half Published 2026-07-31 17:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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光寶科’s first-half net profit attributable to the parent was NT$10.891 billion Up 65% year over year 光寶科 estimates that AI-related revenue will account for more than 30% in 2026 Companies mentioned：光寶科
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看海美術館’s “Daily Affairs Office” exhibition: Japanese illustrations depict the cycle of working life Published 2026-07-31 17:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A large inflatable installation nearly 5 meters tall in the exhibition space On display at 看海美術館 starting 8月7日 The “Daily Affairs Office” special exhibition runs from 8月7日 to 11月8日 Companies mentioned：mifune（三船）、irasutoya、看海美術館、屏東縣政府、中央社
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熊本 earthquake search and rescue area narrowed to AEON mall; Prime Minister 高市 plans to inspect the disaster site Published 2026-07-31 17:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Death toll rises to 35 240,000 bottles of bottled drinks 30,000 bottles delivered to disaster-hit areas 94 water trucks A magnitude 7.1 earthquake Maximum intensity of 7 Seismic intensity of 6 upper Seismic intensity of 6 lower Companies mentioned：AEON、永旺、日本國土交通省、自衛隊
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聯發科: Data center opportunities worth US$80 billion next year, with market share seen at 2 tenths Published 2026-07-31 17:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The addressable market is expected to reach US$80 billion in 2027 Data center revenue is expected to exceed US$2 billion in 2026 The board today approved a flexible financing budget totaling US$5 billion Companies mentioned：聯發科、美國一家大型雲端服務商、先進封裝合作夥伴
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Finance Ministry: Businesses may claim losses under regulations for products scrapped in the 中聯油脂 case Published 2026-07-31 17:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The amount for each scrapping application must be below NT$10 million Businesses must apply within 30 days of the event Call the toll-free service hotline at 0800-000-321 Companies mentioned：中聯油脂
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Chen Ming-ze detained pending a court decision on his detention; Ko Chih-en criticizes green energy corruption, while Lai Jui-lung says he respects the judicial process Published 2026-07-31 17:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Chen Ming-ze is a 6-term councilor Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨
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Jakarta halts open dumping of untreated waste and expands sorting and recycling Published 2026-07-31 17:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The capital currently generates about 9,050 tons of waste a day Only about 7% of it is treated About 72.56% of this waste is still disposed of through open dumping Another 19.85% is uncollected waste 雅加達省政府 aims to raise the proportion of waste processed at treatment facilities to 45.65% by 2027 Jakarta has 29 waste reduction, reuse and recycling centers (TPS3R), but their overall utilization rate is only about 21% Companies mentioned：雅加達省政府、班達爾歌邦垃圾處理場、印尼羅盤報、雅加達環境局、唐格朗
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Original 主計總處概估第2季經濟成長12.92% 內外需皆穩 Published 2026-07-31 17:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Preliminary statistics put second-quarter economic growth at 12.92%. Original 較5月預測數增加2.09個百分點 Q2 real private consumption growth is estimated at 5.88% Up 1.9 percentage points from the forecast Real capital formation growth is estimated at 15.14% That was 7.23 percentage points higher than forecast. Companies mentioned：主計總處
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聯發科: Q3 revenue forecast flat to up 5% quarter-on-quarter, with growth in smart device platforms Published 2026-07-31 17:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Total quarterly revenue is expected to be about NT$152.2 billion to NT$159.8 billion Flat to up 5% from Q2 聯發科 Q2 revenue was NT$152.183 billion Up 2% quarter-on-quarter Gross margin was 46.2% Down 0.1 percentage points from Q1 Net income attributable to the parent company was NT$24.335 billion Up 0.7% quarter-on-quarter Earnings per share were NT$15.28 聯發科 revenue totaled NT$301.333 billion in the first half Down 0.8% year-on-year Down 2.4 percentage points from the same period last year Net income attributable to the parent company was NT$48.489 billion Down 15.19% year-on-year Earnings per share Companies mentioned：聯發科、輝達（NVIDIA）
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Taiwan dollar surges 1.62 jiao to close at 32.292 Published 2026-07-31 17:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed at 32.292 Original 強升1.62角 Trading value was US$2.896 billion Companies mentioned：中央社
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Special exhibition at 科工館 marks 17 years since Typhoon Morakot, highlighting resilience Published 2026-07-31 17:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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This year marks the 17th anniversary of Typhoon Morakot Child Welfare League social workers supported 77 children through the rebuilding process Each session is limited to 20 people Guiding children ages 4 to 10 and their parents in learning to cope with emotions Companies mentioned：科工館、兒福聯盟、國立科學工藝博物館
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Chiang Wan-an proposes a no-confidence motion; Ko Wen-je says society cannot withstand too much turmoil Published 2026-07-31 17:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：台灣民眾黨、民進黨
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Yilan business suspected of laundering NT$100 million in gambling proceeds; owner detained Published 2026-07-31 17:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Nearly NT$100 million in funds circulated over nearly 1 year NT$428,560 in cash 97 gambling machines Nearly 600 names on the gambler list More than NT$90 million in funds circulated over nearly 1 year Companies mentioned：宜蘭地檢署、台灣高等檢察署、可疑帳戶預警中心、調查局北部地區機動工作調查站、羅東鎮某遊藝場
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Monument to the Thao people erected at Sun Moon Lake in Nantou to pass on Indigenous culture Published 2026-07-31 17:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The total project budget is about NT$3 million Companies mentioned：南投縣政府、日月潭國家風景區管理處
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Kim Young-ok: 台灣 should expand drone procurement and production to resist the Chinese Communist Party's ambitions Published 2026-07-31 16:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Raise the defense budget to 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) NT$780 billion special defense budget Companies mentioned：台灣
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Civic groups to rally at Ketagalan Boulevard on Aug. 1; Taipei police plan traffic controls Published 2026-07-31 16:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中華人權協會、台北市警察局、台北市公共運輸處
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Trump backtracks and considers authorization, adding uncertainty to Ukraine's production of 愛國者 missiles Published 2026-07-31 16:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2 days before Trump made the remarks Companies mentioned：愛國者、洛克希德馬丁、RTX公司
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South Korea's KOSPI closes up nearly 18%, setting a record as chip stocks surge Published 2026-07-31 16:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Surged 1,001.89 points Closed at 6,595.45 points Shares jumped 28% Soared 30% fell more than 17% Gained nearly 12% Surged 15.5% Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士、微軟
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U.S. investment financing guarantee begins accepting applications; first phase to spur US$55 billion in financing Published 2026-07-31 16:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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US$1.375 billion allocated for the first phase Up to US$55 billion in corporate financing Up to US$250 billion in corporate financing Financing of up to US$5 billion per company Companies mentioned：國發會、國發基金、中國輸出入銀行、台灣銀行、土地銀行、合庫商銀、第一銀行、華南銀行、彰化銀行、兆豐銀行、中小企銀、台北富邦、國泰世華、元大銀行、永豐銀行、玉山銀行、台新銀行、中國信託
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Xu Xiang-sheng pitches 3 innings and gives up 1 run in Japanese minor league game, earning his 2nd win of the season Published 2026-07-31 16:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Pitched 3 innings Allowed 1 run Threw 40 pitches in total Gave up 2 hits Struck out 2 Issued 1 walk. Earned run average of 1.13 Companies mentioned：東京養樂多燕子隊、千葉羅德海洋隊
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FIFA vows to hold open democratic consultations after private investment plan sparks controversy Published 2026-07-31 16:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A semi-privatized subsidiary valued at US$20 billion Raised $4.2 billion Companies mentioned：FIFA、UEFA、CONCACAF、FIFA Forward Enterprise（FFE）
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Women's soccer blood-drawing scandal: 監察院 says 教育部 has yet to complete a comprehensive investigation Published 2026-07-31 16:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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教育部 has expanded its review to about 31 of Chen Zhongqing's research projects over the years The professor also had 6 grant-funded research projects as a principal investigator or participant Companies mentioned：教育部、監察院、台灣師範大學、國家科學及技術委員會、行政院、運動部
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Finland detects African swine fever in wild boar for the first time, designates infected zone to prevent spread Published 2026-07-31 16:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Finland produces about 160,000 metric tons of pork annually Nearly 30,000 metric tons of it depend on exports Exports to destinations outside the EU are worth as much as 74 million euros About NT$2.76 billion Companies mentioned：芬蘭食品局、阿特里亞、芬蘭豬隻企業協會、歐盟參考實驗室
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桃猿 finalize contracts for 3 rookies; Chen Zhao-yi-hsun gets NT$5.1 million signing bonus Published 2026-07-31 16:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：桃猿、樂天桃猿隊
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Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state election enters final stretch, with short videos a key campaign tool Published 2026-07-31 16:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 36 state assembly seats are up for election in Negeri Sembilan Malaysia must hold its 16th general election by February 2028 at the latest 國民陣線 (Barisan Nasional) won 48 of 56 seats Hope Alliance (Pakatan Harapan) won only 8 seats Companies mentioned：社會主義黨、人民公正黨、民主行動黨、國家誠信黨、國民陣線、巫統、馬來西亞華人公會、馬來西亞印度國民大會黨、國民聯盟、中央社、默迪卡民調中心、Malaysiakini
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A glittering display: President Lai discusses Taiwan-US cooperation to build a non-red supply chain for drones Published 2026-07-31 16:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The United States celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence this year Taiwan also marks the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election Companies mentioned：中科院
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Changhua Theater Arts Festival gets moving; Wang Hui-mei invites the public to experience the magic of theater Published 2026-07-31 16:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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5 performances planned 4 SHOWpoint workshops Opening Aug. 22 October 17 Companies mentioned：明華園歌仔戲團、阮劇團、楊景翔演劇團、同黨劇團、陳麗香歌仔戲團、彰化縣文化局
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Terms of 3 NCC commissioners expire on the 31st; agency faces having no commissioners for the first time in its 20-year history Published 2026-07-31 16:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The National Communications Commission (NCC) currently has 4 vacancies among its commissioners There are currently about 748 cases, including broadcasting and television licenses expiring, changes to directors, supervisors or operating plans, program content rulings, and major regulatory policies The commissioners' advisory meetings have decided on a total of 2萬7589 cases 14 accredited telecommunications equipment testing bodies in Taiwan Companies mentioned：NCC、行政院、立法院、長慧法律事務所、國立中山大學行銷傳播管理研究所
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Strong earthquake in Kumamoto: Cheng Li-wun donates 100萬元 in her personal capacity for disaster relief Published 2026-07-31 16:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Donates 100萬元 in New Taiwan dollars to Kumamoto Prefecture in her personal capacity Companies mentioned：中國國民黨、日本台灣交流協會
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Original TPBL上季罰款51.9萬 捐勵馨基金會等4公益單位 Published 2026-07-31 16:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Each of the 4 recipient organizations will receive a donation of 12萬9750元 in New Taiwan dollars Companies mentioned：TPBL、勵馨基金會、家扶基金會、至善社會福利基金會、巴克幫浪犬之家
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US military says it completed large-scale airstrikes on Iran; no F-35s were lost Published 2026-07-31 16:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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US forces used relevant military assets to strike dozens of 伊斯蘭革命衛隊 (IRGC) targets inside Iran More than 20 US warships 3 US F-35 stealth fighters and another 3 military aircraft destroyed Companies mentioned：美軍中央司令部、伊斯蘭革命衛隊、伊朗國營媒體、M/T Nora
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Chiang Chih-kang rejects claims of shielding Chunglien, says Taichung also required the company to appear and explain Published 2026-07-31 16:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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No removal required for amounts below 20% Companies mentioned：中聯油脂股份有限公司、台中市政府、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署
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Chiang Wan-an and Lu Shiow-yen again question the cooking oil case; FDA says it absolutely did not shield the company Published 2026-07-31 16:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The expert meeting convened by the FDA on the 4th Taichung City Government invites the central government to reinspect the Chunglien Oils factory on the 5th Chunglien Oils went 8 years without inspection Companies mentioned：中聯油脂股份有限公司、食品藥物管理署、中央社、台北市立大學附屬大理高級中等學校、行政院、民主進步黨
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Original 埃及港口遭無人機襲擊 塞西警告區域局勢升溫 Published 2026-07-31 16:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Two natural gas ships caught fire at Damietta Port yesterday Companies mentioned：埃及、美資、伊朗、以色列、青年運動、沙烏地阿拉伯、阿拉伯聯合大公國、約旦、科威特
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Original 光寶科新加坡子公司增資旗下Daizu Property Published 2026-07-31 16:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The amount is 3600萬元 in Singapore dollars LITE-ON SINGAPORE will acquire a total of 3600萬 shares in Daizu Property The price is 1 Singapore dollar per share Companies mentioned：光寶科、LITE-ON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.、Daizu Property Holding Pte. Ltd.
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Shen Po-yang condemns the fabrication of a government leader's voice, saying it undermines trust between the people and the government Published 2026-07-31 16:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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If the number of registrations at this clinic is zero Companies mentioned：民進黨、台北市立聯合醫院
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Kumamoto earthquake death toll was once disputed because the central and local governments used different counting methods Published 2026-07-31 16:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake A total of 13 people were killed The death toll was only 3 There were 28 deaths The death toll was only 17 Companies mentioned：熊本縣政府、中央社、共同社、朝日新聞、內閣府、日本國家
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6-year-old in Chiayi dies of influenza A after an illness lasting less than 3 days; doctor says sleepy children with a cold and fever should be taken to hospital Published 2026-07-31 16:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Illness lasted less than 3 days Fever reached around 40 degrees Companies mentioned：大林慈濟醫院
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三大法人 recorded net buying of 846.76億元 in Taiwan stocks Published 2026-07-31 16:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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三大法人: 外資 and 陸資, along with 投信, were net buyers, while 自營商 were net sellers, for combined net buying of 846.76億元 Taiwan stocks rose 3186.45 points today Closed at 43119.75 points Trading value of NT$833.713 billion 自營商 recorded net selling of 162.59億元 投信 recorded net buying of 333.82億元 外資 and 陸資 recorded net buying of 675.53億元 Companies mentioned：三大法人、外資、陸資、投信、自營商
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Chipmakers rebound; Japanese stocks close higher as 日經 surges more than 4% Published 2026-07-31 16:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The benchmark Japanese stock index, 日經225, rose 2494.59 points, or 4.03% The benchmark Japanese stock index, 日經225, rose 2494.59 points, or 4.03%, to close at 64362.02 points. The TOPIX rose 50.80 points, or 1.29% The TOPIX rose 50.80 points, or 1.29%, to close at 4003.30 points. Companies mentioned：日經
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Iran and the US resume exchanges of fire; Pakistan insists talks are still under way Published 2026-07-31 16:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 伊朗擊中1棟中國企業的建築，造成1人死亡 Companies mentioned：中國企業
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Groundbreaking held for New Taipei's second Bali columbarium; planned completion in year 118, adding more than 5萬 niches Published 2026-07-31 16:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Upon completion, it will accommodate 5萬4700 columbarium niches 1萬3000 ancestral tablets About 2100 plots in the eco-burial area The Bali Second Columbarium project has a total budget of about 8.29億元 The Civil Affairs Bureau plans 56 car parking spaces 86 motorcycle parking spaces Companies mentioned：新北市府、八里慈恩納骨塔、民進黨
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Can 可樂 dissolve a gastric bezoar? Doctor warns that shrinking it could make an intestinal blockage more troublesome Published 2026-07-31 16:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A gastric bezoar about 4 centimeters in size Inject 250 milliliters of 可樂 directly into the bezoar 可樂 is acidic (pH 2.6) The effect of drinking it is only around 3 or 4 tenths Effectiveness can reach 9 tenths Companies mentioned：大林慈濟醫院、可樂
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Original 白宮高層分享西班牙飛地影片 重申反移民立場 Published 2026-07-31 16:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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1500 migrants have entered Ceuta in the past few days Companies mentioned：白宮、法新社、X、福斯新聞、民主黨、拜登、川普
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Personnel change at 中研院: Academician Chen Yu-ju to become vice president Published 2026-07-31 16:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Starting Aug. 1, 中研院 academician and distinguished research fellow at 中研院化學研究所 Chen Yu-ju will take over Companies mentioned：中研院、中研院化學研究所、細胞與個體生物學研究所、統計所、美國愛荷華州立大學、國際純粹與應用化學聯合會、美國洛克斐勒大學、美國加州大學洛杉磯分校、美國國立衛生研究院
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Euro banknote designs spark meme frenzy; online users mock 德鐵 and attached bottle caps Published 2026-07-31 15:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 10 design proposals made the shortlist The European Union has required plastic beverage bottle caps to remain attached to the bottle since 2024 This will be the first comprehensive redesign of euro banknotes since they were issued in 2002 Companies mentioned：歐洲央行、Euractiv、德鐵
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Severe erosion along Tainan coast; 行政院 approves protection plan to address the problem Published 2026-07-31 15:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Tainan City's coastline stretches nearly 70 kilometers A beach nourishment project involving 2萬5000 cubic meters is planned for Beimen coastal land A 1025-meter seawall renovation has been completed at Qigu Salt Fields The medium- and long-term plan calls for an investment of about 10億9000萬元 in New Taiwan dollars Improvements to Golden Coast have included beach nourishment with 15萬 cubic meters of sand The central government has also invested 3億2000萬元 in an offshore breakwater and artificial beach nourishment project Companies mentioned：行政院、台南市政府水利局、經濟部水利署第六河川分署
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Illegal migration pressure intensifies in 3 Baltic states; Estonia apprehends 63 people in one week Published 2026-07-31 15:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 63 migrants without legal residence status were apprehended over the past week A total of 102 people have been apprehended so far this year 39 people for all of last year Latvian border guards have thwarted more than 8000 attempted illegal crossings this year Companies mentioned：愛沙尼亞公共廣播公司（ERR）、愛沙尼亞警察與邊防局（Police and Border Guard Board）
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Kaohsiung turns its carbon burden into carbon assets, highlighting 26 achievements; Net Zero Academy receives dual accreditation Published 2026-07-31 15:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Concrete results from 26 carbon credit projects across city government departments More than 3000 ISO certificates have been issued Carbon emissions are about 6 kilograms per class Annual emissions fell from 40 tons to 23 tons The city government's own 5-ton electric buses 18 metric tons provided by 中鋼 (energy savings from hot-charging steel billets into the furnace) Expected to obtain more than 4,700 tons of credits over 10 years Expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than 400 tons over 10 years Companies mentioned：法商ANFOR、英商BSI、中鋼
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President Lai hopes ruling and opposition parties will unite to safeguard Taiwan’s national security Published 2026-07-31 15:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 10 years, from former President Tsai Ing-wen’s tenure to the present 8.76% last year Could exceed 10% this year Original 1年有新台幣250億元 At NT$120 billion per year The central government provides NT$5,000 per month About NT$400,000 to NT$500,000 Companies mentioned：民主進步黨、中央社
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Keelung Indigenous people seek subsidies for occupational safety training; deputy mayor promises a response within 1 month Published 2026-07-31 15:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A subsidy of NT$3,000 per person A subsidy of NT$1,500 for refresher training Companies mentioned：基隆市原住民族生活互助協會、工作傷害受害人協會、基隆市政府
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Blue camp questions Zhonglian representative’s attendance at expert meeting, urges Ministry of Health and Welfare to release full records Published 2026-07-31 15:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Whether more than 20% of the problematic content should be taken down Companies mentioned：中聯油脂股份有限公司、大統益、台糖
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Lin Chun-che of Chung Shan Medical University takes over as president, lays out five major directions to build on the past and shape the future Published 2026-07-31 15:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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SDG3, “Good Health and Well-Being,” ranked No. 23 globally in THE World University Impact Rankings Huang Chien-ning has led the university’s steady development over the past 6 years Named a distinguished alumnus of Chung Shan Medical University in 2023 Companies mentioned：中山醫學大學、中央研究院
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Wildfires on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast leave 5 injured; hundreds of firefighters battle blaze Published 2026-07-31 15:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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5 people have been injured 6 firefighting aircraft 7 helicopters 56 fire engines 3 water cannon trucks 920 firefighters 60 volunteers 3 villages evacuated 720 cattle 169 fires 163 have been fully brought under control Companies mentioned：巴勒克埃西爾省、艾瓦利克、布爾哈尼耶、戈梅奇、希臘列士波斯島、尤馬克里、Ibrahim Yumakli
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和運租車 plans to list on Aug. 11 at NT$42 per share Published 2026-07-31 15:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The public subscription price is set at NT$42 per share The weighted average winning bid was NT$47.11 per share Oversubscription rate: 1.88 times A total of 57,649 lots were offered in the auction 108,577 eligible bids Companies mentioned：和運租車、和泰車、劉源森
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Private Equity and Venture Capital Association approves merger; integration expected to take 3 years Published 2026-07-31 15:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The overall timeline is estimated at about 3 years Original 同意合併比例皆高於9成 Companies mentioned：中華民國私募股權投資商業同業公會、中華民國創業投資商業同業公會
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鴻海’s 亞灣超算 launches operations, running Taiwan’s largest 輝達 HGX B300 AI cluster Published 2026-07-31 15:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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5MW AI cluster Original 超過9成使用率 Companies mentioned：鴻海、亞灣超算、輝達、NVIDIA
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Taiwan stocks surge 3,186.45 points, the biggest gain on record; fall 3,006 points in July Published 2026-07-31 15:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed at 43119.75 points Trading value of NT$833.713 billion Taiwan stocks fell a cumulative 535.09 points this week Fell a cumulative 3006.16 points in July 台積電 hits the limit-up price, reaching NT$2425 Up NT$220 Market capitalization climbed to NT$62.88 trillion Contributed 1746 points to the broader market The electronics index surges 9.19% Plastic, cable and glass stocks rise more than 6% Companies mentioned：台積電、信驊、聯發科、日月光投控、SK海力士、南亞科、華邦電、旺宏、晶豪科、鈺創、群聯、宜鼎、十銓、勤誠、昇達科、旭隼、兆豐國際投顧
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To prevent pedestrians from being hit in buses’ blind spots, Taipei City considers warning system Published 2026-07-31 15:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taipei City has had 2 fatal bus crashes this year Received NT$12.05 million About NT$20 million in total Plans to install the system in 1,600 vehicles this year Companies mentioned：台北市交通局、國民黨
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U.S. company’s unmanned boat captures images of Chinese warships; Philippine military says no immediate threat Published 2026-07-31 15:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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278 Chinese vessel sightings recorded in 2024 The number rose to 447 in 2025 Companies mentioned：Seasats
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Nantou health quiz competition offers prize money and a chance to learn together Published 2026-07-31 15:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The champion team can receive NT$36,000 in gift vouchers NT$30,000 for second place NT$27,000 for third place Companies mentioned：南投縣政府衛生局
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Urban resilience drill kicks off in Taipei on Aug. 13; MRT operates normally, with passengers allowed to exit but not enter Published 2026-07-31 15:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Fines of NT$30,000 to NT$150,000 Companies mentioned：台北捷運公司
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Malaysian pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills on flight to Indonesia, could face death penalty Published 2026-07-31 15:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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70,000 ecstasy pills 4 grams of methamphetamine Companies mentioned：馬來西亞航空公司
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Iran says drone attack targeted 美軍 base in Kuwait; both sides resume exchanges of fire Published 2026-07-31 15:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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20% of the world’s oil is transported through here Companies mentioned：伊朗軍方、美軍、法新社
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海巡署: 中國海警 patrols are a pretext for expanding power under the guise of law enforcement; vessels dispatched to monitor Published 2026-07-31 15:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 151 nautical miles east of Orchid Island About 43 nautical miles northeast of Orchid Island Companies mentioned：海巡署、中國海警、海洋委員會、中華民國台灣、中華人民共和國
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China series — Belt and Road power rivalry: collective lament of Cambodian, Thai and Vietnamese farmers and fishers Published 2026-07-31 15:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Mekong River, about 4,900 kilometers long An investment of US$1.7 billion A massive canal stretching 180 kilometers Expected to be completed in 2028 Spent more than US$30 on a solar panel Companies mentioned：世界自然基金會、湄公河委員會、社區生態觀光協會、泰國社區資源中心基金會、瀾滄江—湄公河合作
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Taiwan’s rivers and sustainability — Turning black water emerald green: public-private cooperation restores ecological corridors Published 2026-07-31 15:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan has successfully improved pollution caused by industrial and domestic wastewater through river remediation efforts on the Erren River, Love River and Tamsui River. Through public-private cooperation and engineering projects, river ecosystems have been restored and waterfront environments created.
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The Erren River, about 63 kilometers long More than 40,000 tons of heavy-metal waste alone Nearly 100,000 tons of general waste 水利署 invested about NT$1 billion Successfully removed 136,000 tons of historical waste More than 750,000 tons are intercepted and treated daily The sewer connection rate for households in Kaohsiung City rose from 0 to 51.34% by the end of June this year Provides an average of 1.32 million tons of wastewater treatment capacity for Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung each day More than 70% of the wastewater treated comes from New Taipei City A marine outfall pipeline stretching 6,660 meters More than 1.29 million households connected to the sewer system Reduces wastewater discharge by 40,000 cubic meters per day Treats 12,000 cubic meters of wastewater per day Companies mentioned：中央社、台南社大環境行動小組、茄萣舢筏協會、水利署、高雄市水利局、新北市環保局、新北市水利局
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School principals hand over posts; Hou You-yi says character education is central and children’s growth comes first Published 2026-07-31 15:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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21 retiring school and kindergarten principals 37 reappointed 21 transferred 22 newly appointed Companies mentioned：新北市立高中職暨國民中小學及幼兒園、警察大學
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After resuming his post, Kao Wei-yuan took part in overseas presidential searches; NTHU says university operations were unaffected Published 2026-07-31 15:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Also rose to No. 142 globally in the QS World University Rankings Kao Wei-yuan travels abroad about 5 to 6 times a year Spends about 20 days abroad each year Companies mentioned：清華大學、中央社
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Argentina’s president issues emergency decree barring foreigners who spread hate speech from entering the country Published 2026-07-31 15:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：米雷伊、美洲其他地區的左翼政府、中間派激進公民聯盟、奇亞雷拉、羅西、川普
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Gasoline runs short in hard-hit Kumamoto; disaster victims shelter in cars, sweltering and unable to sleep Published 2026-07-31 15:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 struck Kumamoto Prefecture at 4:27 p.m. on the 28th of this month (3:27 p.m. Taipei time). A gas station in East District, Kumamoto City, said that on the evening of the earthquake, people had to wait an average of about 2 and a half hours to refuel. Original 日本資源能源廳指出，截至30日上午11時，在震度6以上且曾停電地區的190座加油站中，有71座可正常營業 About 700 vehicles come to refuel each day now. Each vehicle is now limited to 20 liters of fuel. Companies mentioned：朝日新聞、熊本縣政府、日本資源能源廳
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Original 美媒曝特斯拉考慮分拆中國業務 馬斯克斥假新聞 Published 2026-07-31 15:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 特斯拉高層接獲通知，要求為中國業務分離做準備 Companies mentioned：特斯拉、SpaceX、華爾街日報、路透社
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Forestry agency teams up with 新社區農會 to improve traps and protect leopard cats. Published 2026-07-31 15:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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70 improved traps have been distributed since December last year. Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署、新社區農會
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August electronic and financial futures both rise Published 2026-07-31 15:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taipei stocks rose 3186.45 points today to close at 43119.75 points. August electronic futures closed at 2784 points. Up 252.6 points. A positive spread of 48.17 points. August financial futures closed at 3236.40 points. Up 138.40 points. A negative spread of 14.77 points. Original
北市大附中 holds unveiling ceremony; Chiang Wan-an: nurturing talent will drive local development. Published 2026-07-31 15:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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After 4 years of planning and development. It will become an affiliated senior high school of a municipal university starting in academic year 115. Companies mentioned：台北市立大學、大理高中、北市大附中
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August Taiwan stock index futures rose 3392 points. Published 2026-07-31 14:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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August TAIEX futures closed at 43678 points, up 3392 points. Taipei stocks ended the day up 3186.45 points at 43119.75 points. Original 成交金額新台幣8337.13億元 Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
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Metabolic syndrome prevalence nears 25%; Kaohsiung promotes health through online and in-person efforts. Published 2026-07-31 14:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among people aged 20 to 64 reached 24.8%. Companies mentioned：高雄市府、科工館、國立科學工藝博物館
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4 major child abuse cases in Taipei over 8 years; DPP legislator calls on Chiang Wan-an to take political responsibility. Published 2026-07-31 14:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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115 children were victims. A total of 618 incidents of inappropriate discipline. Companies mentioned：麥當勞
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Taiwan stocks rose 3186.45 points. Published 2026-07-31 14:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A gain of 7.98%. Original 成交金額新台幣8337.13億元 The weighted index opened at 41610.41 points. The intraday high was 43214.36 points. The index excluding financial stocks stood at 38438.63 points. Up 2952.67 points. Clay and kiln stocks rose 2.18%. Food stocks fell 1.73%. Petrochemical stocks rose 4.42%. Textile stocks fell 0.07%. Electrical and machinery stocks rose 9.13%. Companies mentioned：主動統一台股增長、主動復華未來50、群益臺灣加權正2、元大台灣50正2、主動統一升級50、國泰臺灣加權正2、富邦臺灣加權正2、富邦蘋果正二N、凌華、群益臺灣加權反1、富邦臺灣加權反1、國泰臺灣加權反1、元大台灣50反1
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台積電 hits limit-up as Taiwan stocks surge 3186 points, reclaiming the 43000-point mark. Published 2026-07-31 14:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The index closed sharply higher, up 3186.45 points. Closed at 43119.75 points Trading value of NT$833.713 billion 台積電 made the rare move of hitting the limit-up at NT$2425. It closed up NT$220. Market capitalization climbed to NT$62.88 trillion Contributed 1746 points to the broader market The electronics index surges 9.19% Plastic, cable and glass stocks rise more than 6% The food sector index fluctuated lower, falling 1.73%. Financial stocks also performed well, with the sector index rising 4.45%. Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、日月光投控、信驊、川湖
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