Chou Ling-wen takes over as baseball association chair, hopes to build a warm and supportive home for baseball people
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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We will put down roots for baseball talent in every corner of Taiwan, more actively foster international exchanges, and bring sports science and data-driven scouting into the national team’s support system.
The 4-year term is short, but long enough to lay the institutional foundation for the next 10 years of Taiwanese baseball.
Chiang Kun-yu tries different approaches as his form improves; welcomes growth alongside young players
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After a slow start to the season and an injury, 中信兄弟 infielder Chiang Kun-yu has recently regained his hitting form, collecting hits in each of his last 5 games. He is pleased to see young players develop and raise their competitiveness together.
Chou Ling-wen inspired by Koo Kuan-liang’s passion for baseball; devotes herself to role as baseball association chair
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華民國棒球協會 held its members’ meeting and election, with Chou Ling-wen elected as its first female chair. She will continue existing policies and promote the development of baseball.
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Chou Ling-wen becomes 中華民國棒球協會’s first female chair
中華民國棒球協會 holds its 14th board’s 1st members’ meeting
Economics Ministry: Over-limit ingredients are not subject to mandatory reporting under the Food Safety Act; obligations should not be interpreted without limit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Samples taken and sent for testing on May 11
Learned on May 15 that this batch of oil exceeded the limit
【RORRY】A charging stand at home, a portable battery when out. The detachable 4-in-1 MagSafe charging station “RORRY AuraDock” goes on sale Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
Special tribute program connecting gratitude to Akihiro Miwa and thoughts for peace, “Akihiro Miwa: Rose-Colored Sunday—Good Day, Run Run,” airs Sunday, Aug. 9, at 16:00
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Aged 91
81 years since the atomic bombing
Began working as a professional singer at age 16
He continued appearing on TBSラジオ and TBS Podcast for about 45 years
A 1-minute walk from Sarutahiko Shrine. torch Sarutahiko Shrine-mae is rolling out a full-scale Shichi-Go-San service that makes “kimono, photography and shrine visits” possible in 1 day. Information on the 2026 fall season is now available
Approximately 10,000 people visited Shirarahama for “SKY ART FESTIVAL 2026,” featuring live performances by a total of 10 acts and 8,000 musical fireworks
Provoked by the DPP? Lu Shiow-yen fires a political bombshell, calling to "topple Lai"; former KMT legislator sees major shift in her outlook: she will definitely be in the 2028 race
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen has put forward the slogans "topple the Cabinet in 2026 and topple Lai in 2028," demonstrating her political resolve. Former legislator Chen Hsueh-sheng said the food safety storm had ignited her fighting spirit, signaling that she would take part in the 2028 election and carrying considerable political significance.
Taipei Metro announces "3 stations will suspend operations"! Full restrictions will take effect on this day, with violators facing fines of up to NT$150,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
To accommodate the "2026 Urban Resilience Exercise" on August 13, Taipei Metro announced that the Maokong Gondola, Taipei Children's Amusement Park and Taipei Arena would suspend service, with traffic and internet restrictions also imposed. Violators face fines of up to NT$150,000. The measures aim to improve the city's emergency response capabilities.
40 years after abandoning nuclear power, Italians regret it! Environmentalists admit that "green energy can damage landscapes and a sense of identity" as Meloni's government accelerates a "nuclear revival"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Italy is considering a return to nuclear power for the first time in 40 years. The Meloni government is promoting the introduction of small modular reactors (SMRs). Support is growing amid high electricity prices and concerns about preserving the landscape.
Returns to the Taiwan People's Party anniversary stage! Ko Wen-je says emotionally, "We've come through the hardest time," and tells Lai Ching-te: "We will never surrender"
Don't rush to throw away old thermoses or nonstick pans you no longer need! 1 recycling trick can earn you "NT$200 in cash"; all brands accepted across Taiwan
At Taiwan People's Party anniversary, Lu Shiow-yen calls for "steadfast progress in a blue-white alliance": "In 2026, everyone topple the Cabinet; in 2028, everyone topple Lai"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At the Taiwan People's Party anniversary celebration, Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen called for firm progress on a "blue-white alliance" and criticized the central government over the Taiwan Sugar carcinogenic oil incident, accusing it of covering up the truth. She called for a nationwide push to topple the Cabinet in 2026 and Lai in 2028, underscoring political divisions over opposition unity and the food safety crisis.
Civil servants get paid! Pension shortfall back payments to be deposited on 8/1; Executive Yuan reveals "next year's salary increase"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan paid civil servants and school employees the difference in their pension benefits on Aug. 1. A plan to raise salaries by up to 9.88% in 2027 is also in the works, as efforts to improve compensation for military personnel, civil servants and teachers continue.
Rubio on the Taiwan Strait: Opposes coercive changes to the status quo; a U.S.-China conflict would be a disaster for the world
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stressed the importance of opposing unilateral changes to the status quo and of U.S.-China dialogue over tensions in the Taiwan Strait. He warned that a U.S.-China clash would have catastrophic consequences for the world.
Did the Fed's decision not to raise rates trigger a major internal fight? Expert reveals market's "policy maneuvering": a sell-off and calls for Warsh to come to the rescue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Federal Reserve's interest rate decision saw its widest split in a decade, as markets and the central bank entered a policy standoff. Experts say inflation spillover and an impasse over interest rates will affect future financial stability.
Taiwan stocks' July rout eases, with positive deviations narrowing; bulls strive to break through two monthly and quarterly moving-average resistance levels in August
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks surged 3,186 points in a single day at the end of July, easing the decline and forming a long lower shadow as markets watched for signs of a bottom. Foreign investors have been net sellers for 6 consecutive weeks, while investment trusts have continued buying. NVIDIA's August earnings will be key to the AI rally.
Early detection that orders gas delivery, phones turned into professional baseball coaches! A look at 5 AI "black technologies" changing our lives
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
5 Taiwanese AI companies have put “cutting-edge technologies” closely tied to daily life into practical use in areas including gas management, baseball coaching, health care, service robots and automotive AI. Government support policies are accelerating AI adoption in both industry and people’s daily lives.
台電 has completed key power infrastructure for the Kaohsiung Nanzih Science Park, doubling its power supply capacity. The project was completed more than 2 years ahead of schedule to meet the needs of the semiconductor industry’s development.
Elon Musk drew attention after following the X account of Chinese AI company DeepSeek. Grok described the move as “reasonable monitoring,” reflecting international attention to DeepSeek’s technological progress.
National highway ETC system exported to India; Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection and Taiwanese partners behind successful New Southbound export
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Far EasTone-led “ETC Taiwan Team” has successfully introduced India’s first multi-lane free-flow electronic toll collection system. It marks an important step in the international expansion of Taiwan’s smart transportation technology under the New Southbound Policy.
〈Hot Stocks〉Strong demand for Dong Dian's optical communications and low-orbit satellites in H1; shares gain 9.33% for the week, marking 2 consecutive weekly gains
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Dong Dian Optoelectronics' revenue in the first half of 2026 rose 132.45% year on year, benefiting from demand for AI infrastructure and low-orbit satellites. Its share price rose 9.33%, as the company moves toward mass production of 1.6T products and expands into new semiconductor businesses.
Could the AI bubble look more like the 2008 financial crisis? Bloomberg warns: worse than the dot-com bubble!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A surge in AI-related stocks has prompted markets to watch for the risk of an AI bubble. Bloomberg pointed to signs of a credit bubble resembling the 2008 financial crisis, with debt risks emerging as a new concern.
[Topco] Announcement that the amount of new endorsements and guarantees provided by the company and its subsidiaries meets the disclosure threshold under Article twenty-five, Paragraph one, Subparagraph four of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements and Guarantees by Public Companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Topco Technologies announced new endorsements and guarantees for six subsidiaries. The move aims to meet the subsidiaries' working capital needs and was reported to the board in accordance with regulations.
[Topco] Announces Board Approval of the Consolidated Financial Report for the Second Quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Topco Technologies' board approved the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of year 115. Revenue and net profit both increased, reflecting steady business operations and offering investors significant reference value.
L&K Engineering subsidiary 亞翔系統集成科技(蘇州) will hold an interim results briefing on August 13, 2026. The event aims to provide investors with a transparent view of its business operations and is a material information announcement.