High temperature information (臺北市)
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Facts
- 36-degree heat
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
2026-08-01 09:00–12:00 JST
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Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心 (continued)（38）
Water Outage (Taichung City)
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Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T16:42:40
- Expiration time: 2026-08-01T18:30:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Tainan City)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-28T15:24:55
- Expiration time: 2026-08-03T17:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Original停水（嘉義市,嘉義縣）
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Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T16:35:41
- Expiration time: 2026-08-07T18:00:00
Companies mentioned：台湾自来水公司
Water outage (Yunlin County)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Expiration time: 2026-08-06T18:00:00
Companies mentioned：台湾自来水公司
Water Outage (Hualien County)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T16:06:31
- Expiration time: 2026-08-04T16:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Taichung City)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T14:59:32
- Expiration time: 2026-08-03T17:30:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Tainan City)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T15:02:09
- Expiration time: 2026-08-04T18:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Tainan City)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T15:03:31
- Expiration time: 2026-08-05T18:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Tainan City)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T15:04:41
- Expiration time: 2026-08-06T18:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Tainan City)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T15:05:47
- Expiration time: 2026-08-07T18:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Taichung City)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T15:01:18
- Expiration time: 2026-08-01T12:30:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司、台電
Water outage (Taitung County)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- From 2026/08/03 (Mon.) to 2026/08/03 (Mon.)
- Original每日09:00時
- Original至16:00時
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water outage (Chiayi County)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-27T14:06:05
- Expiration time: 2026-08-06T05:00:00
Companies mentioned：台湾自来水公司
Water Outage (Taichung City)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T14:21:34
- Expiration time: 2026-08-01T17:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water outage (Yunlin County)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T10:48:55
- Expiration time: 2026-08-01T18:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Taoyuan City)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T10:44:20
- Expiration time: 2026-08-04T16:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water outage (Yilan County)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T10:34:13
- Expiration time: 2026-08-04T17:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water outage (Yunlin County)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T09:17:58
- Expiration time: 2026-08-05T18:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water outage (Yunlin County)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T09:23:29
- Expiration time: 2026-08-03T18:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water outage (Yunlin County)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T09:42:07
- Expiration time: 2026-08-01T17:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Nantou County)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T09:57:17
- Expiration time: 2026-08-03T17:00:00
Companies mentioned：台湾自来水公司
Water Outage (Tainan City)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T08:59:07
- Expiration time: 2026-08-03T17:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Tainan City)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-07-31T09:06:17
- Expiration time: 2026-08-04T17:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（35）
17 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around Taiwan; military keeps close watch
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Taipei's Aug. 13 resilience exercise to suspend bus services
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Facts
- Bus departures will be suspended from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- The reservation platform for accessible buses will be unavailable from 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on the 13th.
Companies mentioned：台北市公共運輸處、YouBike
Trump says damage to reflecting pool coating was caused by vandalism; U.S. Justice Department says it was a construction defect
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Costing US$14.7 million
Companies mentioned：大西洋工業塗料公司
LPGA Women's British Open: Hsu Wei-ling shoots 74, ties for 45th to make the cut
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Shot a 74
- Tied for 45th
- Total prize money of US$10 million
- About NT$324 million
- After 2 days, she was 3 strokes over par at 145
- Even-par 71
- Greens in regulation rate of just 55%
- Had 2 bogeys
- Then had 1 more bogey
- A score of 69
- 7 strokes under par
- A 135 to reclaim the lead
- Leads outright by 1 stroke
Companies mentioned：LPGA、美國女子職業高爾夫協會、英國高爾夫協會
內政部 steps up heat-safety measures; officers shorten outdoor deployments and prioritize shaded duty
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 31 “logistics support vehicles”
Companies mentioned：內政部、警政署、消防署
Philippines sets territorial sea baselines around Democracy Reef; Chinese military responds with air and sea drills
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said on July 31
- The South China Sea standoff between China and the Philippines escalated in late July
- 共軍南部戰區 also organized combat-readiness patrols in the territorial waters, airspace and surrounding areas of Huangyan Island on July 30
Companies mentioned：フィリピン、中国、共軍南部戰區、聯合國秘書處、中國外交部
民進黨 Penghu chapter launches blood donation drive, with public office candidates taking part
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Donors giving 250cc of blood will receive a temperature-controlled mug gift set
- Donors giving 500cc of blood will also receive scallop sauce
Companies mentioned：民進黨、Facebook
Real-time land-title change alerts to prevent fraud; online applications via National Health Insurance cards added
Summary not yet available
Facts
- There are currently 3 ways to apply: in person, online, or together with a land registration application
- 2 new convenience measures take effect today
Companies mentioned：内政部
Chang Chen-ao designated for assignment by MLB's 運動家隊; future uncertain
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwanese 25-year-old pitcher Chang Chen-ao
- 26-year-old infielder 奧尼拉斯
- The team has 7 days to decide his future
- Original本季3A總計15場出賽
- Pitched 59.2 innings
- Gave up 18 home runs
- Allowed 55 runs
- Allowed 55 runs (52 earned runs)
- Record of 2 wins and 5 losses
- Original3A出賽防禦率7.84
Companies mentioned：運動家隊、大聯盟、世界棒球經典賽
Avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak leaves at least 10 missing; 3 bodies recovered
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At least 10 people missing
- 3 bodies recovered
- Broad Peak, standing 8051 meters tall
- At an altitude of about 6600 meters
Companies mentioned：Netflix、巴基斯坦登山俱樂部、七峰跋涉
Cultural Mid-Autumn Festival kicks off on the 15th, inviting public to discuss Taiwan's future
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Bringing together 19 civic groups
- 18 independent bookstores and publishers
- Focus on Taiwan in 1946
Companies mentioned：左轉有書、阮劇團、圓劇團、永靖傳統民俗特技團
Xi Jinping: Ensure the military remains forever under Party command and deepen the military's anti-corruption drive
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 中共 marks 99 years since the founding of its military
- The goal for the military's 100th anniversary
- 5 of the 7 members of 中共's 20th 中央軍委 have now fallen from power
Companies mentioned：中共、中央軍委、中央軍委戰略規劃辦公室、新華社
Liu Zhuohao sends shockwaves through Taiwan politics; Taitung County race becomes a blue-green showdown
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Received 18,744 votes
- Won 25.29% of the vote
- Lost by just over 4,600 votes to Lai Kuncheng, the 民進黨 nominee
Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨、三地集團
More OpenAI AI agents breach defenses, intensifying the tug-of-war between security and competition
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Hugging Face AI agent runaway incident alone affected 5 companies, including Hugging Face.
- More than 1,000 employees of OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Hugging Face、Anthropic、Kimi
On the 99th anniversary of 中共's military, China's defense minister says the system of the CMC chairman assuming responsibility must be implemented
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：中国国防部、中央军委、解放军报
Worried inflation will remain high, 3 dissenting Fed officials call for rate hikes
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Kept interest rates at 3.50% to 3.75%
- Argued for a 0.25-percentage-point increase
- Lower inflation to the 2% target
Companies mentioned：美國聯邦準備理事會、克里夫蘭聯邦準備銀行、明尼阿波利斯聯邦準備銀行、達拉斯聯邦準備銀行、聯邦公開市場委員會
US-China exchanges stabilize trade; head of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade leads delegation to the US
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 22 Chinese companies from key industries and sectors in the delegation
- Held more than 10 China-US business matchmaking events with US institutions and business organizations
Companies mentioned：中国貿促會、嘉吉、Visa、3M、國軒高科、洲明科技、柔靈科技、火星人視野
Original摩洛哥駐馬德里使館外反移民示威 西班牙護申根區
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta in recent days
Companies mentioned：摩洛哥、西班牙、義大利、社會勞工黨（PSOE）、法新社
FIFA abandons World Cup equity sale plan amid strong opposition from member associations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Raise up to $4.2 billion
- Approximately NT$135.7 billion
- Valued at approximately $20 billion
Companies mentioned：国际足球总会、FIFA、欧洲足球总会、UEFA
From Yongkang Street to Seoul, a bowl of mango tofu pudding wins over Koreans' dessert-loving palates
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Nearly NT$2.5 million in sales
- A bowl of mango tofu pudding sells for the equivalent of about NT$200
- Needs 3 extra spoonfuls of sugar to taste right
Companies mentioned：山海豆花、現代百貨、經濟部商業署
Kaohsiung councilor Chen Ming-ze suspected of threatening 綠能業者 to extort bribes; detained and held incommunicado
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Serious offense carrying a minimum sentence of 5 years in prison
Companies mentioned：綠能業者、莊姓營造公司
Former State Grid chairman Xin Baoan under investigation for alleged violations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Xin Baoan was born in 1960
Companies mentioned：中国国家电网有限公司、中国华电集团公司
Wu Derong: Low likelihood Typhoon Dolphin will hit northern Taiwan; monitoring still needed
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The likelihood for northern Taiwan is about 10%
- Typhoon Dolphin's average wind speed reached a peak of 60 meters per second
- At a speed of 19 kilometers per hour
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央大學、氣象應用推廣基金會
As AI enters classrooms, 全球中央 explores the front lines of the education revolution
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Facts
- Original教育部5月也宣布投入新台幣117億元啟動「AI人才方舟計畫」
Companies mentioned：全球中央、Alpha學校
Good morning, world: Taiwan stocks surge 3186.45 points, the biggest gain on record; fall 3006 points in July
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Facts
- Closed at 43119.75 points
- Trading value of NT$833.713 billion
- 台積電 hits the limit-up price, reaching NT$2425
- Rose NT$220, the biggest gain on record
- Market capitalization climbed to NT$62.88 trillion
- Contributed 1746 points to the broader market
- Taiwan stocks fell a cumulative 535.09 points this week
- Fell a cumulative 3006.16 points in July
- Foreign investors made net purchases of NT$67.553 billion on the 31st
Companies mentioned：台積電、信驊、台經院、外交部、力積電、哈瑪斯、文化部、中資水壩、柬埔寨
Large numbers of migrants surge into Spain's North African enclave; EU leaders issue repeated condemnations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Appointed two commissioners to maintain contact and cooperation with Spain and Morocco, respectively
Companies mentioned：歐盟執委會、歐盟理事會
US media: 川普 orders new round of attacks on 伊朗, possibly as soon as the weekend
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 伊朗 fires 5 missiles at a US military base in Jordan
- Since the US and 以色列 jointly launched military action against 伊朗 in late February, the war is about to enter its 6th month
- The Strait of Hormuz is a major global shipping lane; before the Middle East war broke out, 1/5 of the world's oil and natural gas was transported through the strait
Companies mentioned：川普、伊朗、華爾街日報、哥倫比亞廣播公司新聞網、美軍中央司令部、以色列、巴基斯坦
美軍 F-35 crashes near a California base; pilot ejects, escapes and is taken to hospital
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 US F-35 fighter jet
- Around 10 a.m.
- 1 a.m. today Taiwan time
Companies mentioned：美軍、美國陸戰隊、米拉瑪航空站、法新社、美國海軍、Tom Cruise、捍衛戰士
川普 accuses 伊朗 of reneging and threatens to hit them hard, leaving them unable to carry on
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 伊朗 fires 5 missiles at a US military base in Jordan
Companies mentioned：美軍中央司令部（CENTCOM）、伊朗軍方
Iran war escalates; oil prices post their biggest monthly gain since March
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Rose 1.3%
- $84.67 per barrel
- Rose 1.2%
- $87.93 per barrel
Amazon earnings boost US stocks, which close higher
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Facts
- 道瓊工業指數 rises 276.97 points at the close
- 道瓊工業指數 rises 276.97 points, or 0.53%, at the close
- Closed at 52485.03 points
- 標準普爾500指數 rises 52.09 points
- 標準普爾500指數 rises 52.09 points, or 0.70%
- Closed at 7489.72 points
- 那斯達克指數 rises 251.68 points
- 那斯達克指數 rises 251.68 points, or 1.00%
- Closed at 25373.86 points
- 費城半導體指數 rises 8.087 points
- 費城半導體指數 rises 8.087 points, or 0.07%
- Closed at 11311.074 points
Companies mentioned：亞馬遜公司、道瓊工業指數、標準普爾500指數、那斯達克指數、費城半導體指數
Magnitude 4.7 earthquake in Italy's Naples volcanic area; no major damage reported so far
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Magnitude 4.7 earthquake
- Hypocenter about 3 kilometers deep
Companies mentioned：義大利國家地球物理與火山學研究中心（INGV）
Original西班牙休達邊境移民闖關釀57死 逾4.8萬人返回摩洛哥
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 57 bodies
- 48,300 people
- 60,000 people
Companies mentioned：西班牙、摩洛哥、歐盟、義大利、休達、麥里亞、丹吉爾、拉拉赫
Authorize Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles? 川普: Under discussion, but unlikely
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Russia-Ukraine war has been underway for more than 4 years
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA
Chinese meg embassy project cleared by UK court, but appeal means construction cannot begin yet
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Raised more than £220,000 in a short time
- More than NT$9.5 million
- IPAC links 45 countries and regional multinational parliaments
- More than 320 lawmakers have joined so far
- Blocked construction of the Chinese embassy for 192 days
Companies mentioned：IPAC、RMCRA、CFHK、MI5、GCHQ
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（31）
Original〈熱門股〉和泰車股價周漲逾1成 逆勢創近5個月高點
和泰車 (2207-TW) rose more than 13% for the week, reaching a 5-month high of NT$573. Strong RAV4 sales, a recovery at Lexus and the consolidation of new businesses were contributing factors.
川普 administration takes stakes in 6 more chipmakers, expanding its investment portfolio to 30 companies
The Trump administration invested up to $874 million in 7 companies, including semiconductor firms, and acquired shares. Government investments in private companies have expanded to 30 companies, strengthening its role as a “national shareholder.” Unrealized gains of more than $70 billion on the Intel investment have drawn attention as a policy success story.
Companies mentioned：GlobalFoundries、Kepler Computing、Multibeam Corporation、Extropic、Thintronics、OBSIDIA Semiconductors、Aeluma、IBM、Nippon Steel、Westinghouse Electric、Intel、Vulcan Elements、MP Materials、USA Rare Earth
Did Japan sell US Treasuries to defend the yen? Intervention estimated at $53 billion; 30-year yield hits its highest level since 2007
Japan carried out massive currency interventions to counter the weak yen and sold U.S. Treasuries. This sent long-term U.S. interest rates sharply higher and spread unease across global markets.
Companies mentioned：日本銀行、ブローキングス研究所、キャピタルエコノミクス、Trading Point XM
AI duo fuel rally: Nasdaq rebounds 1%, rises for 2 straight days; Microsoft surges more than 21% for the week
Strong results from Microsoft and Amazon boosted enthusiasm for AI stocks, lifting the Nasdaq for a second straight day. Microsoft surged 21.75% for the week, and market confidence in AI investment recovered.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Workday、DexCom、Regeneron Pharmaceuticals、Alnylam Pharmaceuticals、Sandisk、NXP Semiconductors、KLA Corporation、Qualcomm
US stock market highlights, Aug. 1, 2026
Micron shares turned lower after gains amid interest-rate concerns and profit-taking; SK Hynix saw price divergence in South Korea and the US; Apple warned that DRAM prices were unusually high. These developments reflect the tug-of-war between AI demand and macroeconomic risks.
Companies mentioned：Micron、Apple、Amazon、SpaceX、SK Hynix
U.S. and Israel reportedly plan strikes on Iranian energy facilities, with action possible as early as this weekend
The United States and Israel are planning airstrikes targeting Iranian energy facilities, pending approval from President Trump. The uncertainty could have a major impact on the Middle East and energy markets if the strikes are carried out.
Taiwan stocks’ wildest-ever rebound, a week of earnings briefings from heavyweight electronics stocks, and Taiwan’s Q2 GDP revised up to 12.92%: This week in review
Taiwan’s leading semiconductor companies accelerated AI investment, and the Taiex posted its biggest gain on record. The GDP growth forecast was also revised sharply higher.
Companies mentioned：聯發科、台達電、聯電、國巨、力積電、台灣央行、美國聯準會
Apple says soaring memory prices are like a “once-in-a-century flood,” signaling DRAM market needs more suppliers
Apple CEO Tim Cook described the sharp rise in DRAM prices as a “once-in-a-century flood,” voicing concern about market concentration. The remarks highlighted the serious pressure AI demand is putting on the semiconductor supply chain and drew attention across the industry.
Companies mentioned：サムスン電子、SKハイニクス、マイクロン、NVIDIA
Hot stock: Dai Ling’s strong earnings provide a cushion, with foreign investors backing the stock; shares rise 7.42% for the week and climb above all moving averages
Vacuum metallized film maker 岱稜科技 reported strong results in 2026, buoyed by robust demand in North America’s trading card market. Revenue hit a record, shares gained 7.42% for the week and climbed above all moving averages, with net buying by foreign investors providing support.
Hot stock: TSMC hits limit-up in rare move; 00631L surges 18.75% in a day to lead the entire market
On July 31, Taiwan’s stock market posted its biggest gain on record, and TSMC hit the daily limit for the first time in 6 years. Leveraged ETF “00631L” rose 18.75%, delivering the market’s top return. This reflects the strength of the AI supply chain and a market recovery led by large-cap stocks.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (TSMC)、SK海力士、三星電子、國泰台灣加權正2 (00663L-TW)、富邦台灣加權正2 (00675L-TW)、群益台灣加權正2 (00685L-TW)
SK Hynix shares in Korea soar 30% and hit limit-up, while ADRs fall 3.6%; AI buying shows divergence
SK hynix shares in South Korea surged 30% in a single day, driving the KOSPI higher, while its ADR fell. The divergence in enthusiasm for AI-related stocks at home and abroad has raised concerns about market volatility.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、Situational Awareness、WSJ
Hot stock: Accton’s 800G and 1.6T switches have strong fundamentals; investment trusts provide support as shares gain 12% in 2 days
Shares of Taiwan network equipment maker 智邦 surged on strong demand for 800G and 1.6T high-speed switches. Investment trusts continued to add to their holdings, and the stock gained more than 12% in 2 days.
Companies mentioned：NTT、米国クラウドサービスプロバイダー
Hot stock: Century Wind Power approaches peak wind farm construction, may enter floating platform market; shares gain more than 7% this week despite market volatility
世紀風電 (2072-TW) is entering the construction peak for offshore wind power phases 3-1 and 3-2, with possible participation in a floating platform for phase 3-3. Its shares rose more than 7% for the week, reflecting expectations for deepwater wind development in Taiwan.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz hits another record low; Trump says he will keep hitting Iran until it “can’t take it anymore”
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to a record low. U.S. President Trump stressed military pressure on Iran and offered no hope for a diplomatic solution, pointing to a prolonged crisis in the Middle East.
Companies mentioned：Kpler
Amazon receives $600 million in tariff refunds and will pass some of it on to consumers
Amazon announced that it received about $600 million in tariff refunds and would return some of the money to consumers. The move follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the Trump administration’s tariffs were unlawful and could have a ripple effect across the retail industry.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Walmart、Costco Wholesale、Home Depot、General Motors
Nvidia overtakes Apple again to reclaim title as world’s most valuable company
Nvidia shares rose, overtaking Apple to become the world’s most valuable company once again. The rise was driven by growing demand for AI chips and partnerships with cloud companies.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Amazon、AWS
Iran war disrupts supply chains; two major U.S. oil companies expect diesel prices to keep rising through the second half of the year
エクソンモービル and シェブロン warned that diesel prices could rise in the second half of the year, citing the situation in Iran and declining exports from China. They are maintaining high operating rates, but tight supply is expected to persist.
Companies mentioned：エクソンモービル、シェブロン、RBC Capital Markets
Micron retreats after soaring 18% the previous day; shares plunge 5.9% Friday as rate-hike worries and profit-taking emerge
U.S. chipmaker Micron drew attention amid rising AI demand, but its shares plunged on concerns about higher interest rates and profit-taking. Volatility continues amid shifting supply and demand and macroeconomic conditions.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Amazon、Federal Reserve
Apple is assessing Chinese memory suppliers in hopes of easing supply and cost pressures
Apple is considering deals with Chinese memory makers 長鑫存儲 and 長江存儲 in response to rising memory prices. Its supply chain strategy is drawing attention, amid opposition from the U.S. Congress.
Companies mentioned：長鑫存儲 (CXMT)、長江存儲 (YMTC)
SpaceX falls 20% below its IPO price to a record low; Starship’s heat shield is just one of many challenges
SpaceX shares fell about 20% from their IPO price, setting a new low. As technical challenges with Starship’s thermal protection system (TPS) draw attention, achieving reusability remains key to the business model.
Companies mentioned：NASA
The AI spending spree reaches a turning point: combined market value swings at six tech giants approach $2 trillion in a week
After the earnings reports of the 6 largest U.S. tech companies, the market was divided over AI investment. Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet significantly increased their market capitalizations on cloud growth, while Apple, Meta and Tesla fell.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、Amazon、Microsoft、Apple、Meta、Tesla、CNBC、Forrester、Gabelli
SpaceX’s first earnings report countdown: Morgan Stanley maintains $300 target, says AI value remains undervalued as the most dangerous moment approaches
SpaceX will report its first earnings since going public on Aug. 4. Its share price has fallen by half from its high, and a large stock release is due on Aug. 6. Morgan Stanley said the value of its AI business is underestimated and maintained its $300 price target.
Companies mentioned：Amazon (AMZN-US)、Microsoft (MSFT-US)、Tesla (TSLA-US)
After the close: Iran conflict hits shipping; oil prices surge more than 20% in a month, their biggest gain since March
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping, sending oil prices up more than 20% in July. Brent crude posted its biggest gain since March, as markets reacted sensitively to supply risks.
Companies mentioned：Tengizchevroil、Baker Hughes、SEB Research、Gelber & Associates、Fars News Agency
WSJ: Trump orders fresh strikes on Iran, potentially beginning this weekend and lasting several days
U.S. President Trump ordered new military strikes against Iran. They are expected to begin over the weekend and continue for several days. The conflict over nuclear development and control of the strait is deepening, and the path to a diplomatic solution is narrowing.
Brazil rolls out E32 gasoline policy, raising ethanol blend to 32% and officially launching a 180-day trial
Brazil launched its E32 policy on Aug. 1, requiring gasoline to be blended with 32% ethanol, in a 180-day trial. The aim is to boost energy independence and the biofuel industry, with gasoline imports expected to fall by about 900 million liters annually.
Companies mentioned：UNICA、UNEM
After the close: Amazon surges more than 15%, Apple tumbles more than 7%; Nasdaq closes higher but posts its worst July performance since 2006
Amazon shares surged more than 15% on strong earnings, while Apple fell more than 7% on weak services performance. The Nasdaq rebounded, but July was its worst month since 2006.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、Meta、Microsoft、Apple、NVIDIA、AMD、Broadcom、Qualcomm、Micron、TSMC、SK Hynix、Samsung Electronics、Chevron、ExxonMobil、Coinbase、Reddit
New York FX: Dollar falls more than 1% in July amid mixed signals from the Fed and inflation data; yen rises sharply for 2 straight days
The U.S. dollar fell more than 1% in July, amid distrust of Fed policy and easing inflation. The yen rose for a second straight day on speculation about currency intervention. Markets are watching the outlook for monetary policy.
Companies mentioned：Interactive Brokers
After the close: Gold gains more than 1% in July, its best monthly performance since February
Gold prices rose 1.1% in July, posting their best monthly return since February. Easing inflation reduced expectations of interest rate hikes, creating supportive conditions for the precious metals market.
Companies mentioned：Bybit、CME
Trump: U.S. will “strike Iran hard,” vows to win the war
U.S. President Trump said he would continue “fierce attacks” against Iran. He aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to win the war, responding through both military action and diplomatic negotiations. The situation has major international implications.
Who would benefit most if Tesla spun off its China business? The answer may be Elon Musk, not shareholders
Elon Musk denied reports that Tesla’s China business would be spun off, but the possibility of internal discussions has been suggested. The move is seen as a potential sign of plans for a merger with SpaceX.
Companies mentioned：Tesla、SpaceX、BYD、The Wall Street Journal、Bloomberg
Are Fed rates still not high enough? Barkin admits there are solid reasons for a rate hike
Original里奇蒙聯準銀行總裁巴金表示，目前利率是否已足以抑制通膨仍難以判斷，並指出進一步升息確實有理由，但6月通膨數據轉弱也可主張觀望。Fed維持利率在3.5%至3.75%，巴金對勞動市場轉強的看法持懷疑態度。
Companies mentioned：《華爾街日報》、里奇蒙聯準銀行
Taiwan | 風傳媒（27）
4 zodiac signs make the best husbands: “They earn money and care for the family, or they’re completely devoted to their wives”—marrying one means you’ve won for the rest of your life.
Men born under the zodiac signs of the dog, ox, pig or rabbit are said to be the “husbands who love their wives most” because of their sense of responsibility and compassion. Zodiac signs are only a guide, however; a successful marriage depends on mutual effort.
Companies mentioned：搜狐網
Could military, public-sector and teaching pensions rise? Li Lai-hsi reveals the next move in the protest: the pension shortfall caused by excessive deductions means not just 2 years of underpayments.
Taiwan’s legislature passed a bill to “halt pension cuts” at the end of 2025, and pension differences for about 180,000 retired military personnel, public servants and teachers were made up in Aug. 2026. However, 李來希 is seeking repayment of deductions from 2024 and 2025 and has vowed further protests.
C羅 was once a playboy who rejected marriage! His fiancée Georgina’s “1 trick” completely changed him, and after 9 years together, they have pledged to spend their lives together.
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo went from a former playboy to preparing for marriage after 9 years of dating Georgina. Her loving approach is said to have been key to his transformation.
[The Journalist] Quanta’s stunning fundraising plan sends shares to limit-down: Why are Taiwan’s AI leaders “selling more but earning thinner margins”?
廣達 announced an overseas capital increase of about 70.3 billion yen, but the market reaction was cool and its shares plunged. Amid growing demand for AI servers, the move highlighted the structural challenge of a widening gap between rising sales and profit margins.
Taichung Green Museumbrary and Hanshin Arena lose out! Taiwan’s TOP 10 hottest new attractions and landmarks: “This one takes the crown,” visitors say, praising the convenient transport and saying it’s worth visiting again.
A ranking analyzing online buzz about new tourist attractions and landmarks that opened in Taiwan from the second half of 2025 onward has been released. Taichung Green Museumbrary took the top spot, with many people praising its convenient transportation and saying they wanted to visit again.
Behind the scenes: He’s on edge! Chiang Wan-an proposes a no-confidence motion, leaving a KMT heavyweight rattled.
Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 led street protests over food safety issues and later called for a no-confidence motion, but his momentum is fading amid opposition from influential figures within his party. The developments could affect the political landscape.
2026 Kaohsiung seaside cafe guide: 11 hidden spots with ocean views, from Kaohsiung’s “Little Busan” to front-row cliffside seats—take in romantic sunsets all at once.
A guide introduces 11 seaside cafes scattered along Kaohsiung’s coastal areas. They are attracting attention as spots where visitors can enjoy the charm of a port town and natural scenery.
Commentary: Is the Taiwan Stock Exchange also “hiding the cards”? Market panic erupts as Taiwan stock market data updates stop—where is the professionalism?
The Taiwan Stock Exchange has stopped updating data on market margin maintenance ratios, prompting mounting criticism that it is “hiding information.” This has dealt a serious blow to market transparency and the credibility of regulators.
Companies mentioned：台湾証券取引所
Lee Chi-tse’s view: Fires on the Caspian Sea illuminate the Taiwan Strait—a warning bell for systemic warfare.
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Facts
- Taiwan’s energy import dependence is about 九成五.
- War-risk premiums for some Red Sea routes have risen from about 百分之零點三 of a ship’s value to more than 百分之一.
Companies mentioned：Port Olya 2號、Begey號
《逐玉》 and 《子夜歸》 lose out! The TOP 10 list of Tian Xiwei’s best Chinese dramas is out, with the winner scoring as high as 8.2 and keeping viewers hooked after just 1 episode.
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- Original《如此可愛的我們》｜豆瓣評價：8.0分
- Original《卿卿日常》｜豆瓣評價：7.2分
- Original《田耕紀》｜豆瓣評價：6.6分
- 《逐玉》 | 豆瓣 rating: 6.4
- Original《張衛國的夏天》｜豆瓣評價：6.4分
- Original《子夜歸》｜豆瓣評價：6.3分
- Original《半熟男女》｜豆瓣評價：6.3分
- Original《我的鄰居長不大》｜豆瓣評價：6.2分
- Original《大奉打更人》｜豆瓣評價：5.6分
Companies mentioned：豆瓣