Contaminated oil case involving 中聯 escalates; Chen Chi-mai: Ruling and opposition parties should sit down and discuss solutions
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：中聯、台糖
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KMT says those who knew but failed to report should be held accountable; 經濟部: 台糖 conducted rigorous self-inspections
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Benzo[a]pyrene levels 7 times over the limit
- A fine of up to NT$3 million
Companies mentioned：台糖、中聯油脂、國民黨、經濟部、行政院、食藥署、衛福部
小羊卡牌社 suspected of abruptly shutting down; Taipei City Government reports case for investigation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The self-help group chat for consumer rights has more than 3800 members
Companies mentioned：小羊卡牌社、寶可夢卡牌、Threads、台北市法務局、台北市消保官、台北市警察局刑事警察大隊、台北市政府、林傳健
President: Address the needs of people with Down syndrome through 3 areas—rights, care and health
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than NT$48 billion is expected to be invested by 2028
Companies mentioned：唐氏症基金會、唐氏症關愛者協會
Cheng Li-wun campaigns for candidate in Changhua, using “the tortoise and the hare” to describe county magistrate election
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Win control of the central government in 2028
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、魏家
阿根廷總統 reignites war of words, calling 巴西總統 a thief and corrupt
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Served 580 days in prison
Companies mentioned：阿根廷總統、巴西總統、魯拉、佛拉維歐．波索納洛、巴西最高法院大法官、中央社、法新社、LN+
Gong Huazhong takes over as head of cybersecurity institute, focusing on AI to boost national defense capabilities
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Gong Huazhong has 30 years of experience in the information and communications industries
Companies mentioned：國家資通安全研究院、中央社
國家公園署 plans legal amendments to establish independent fund and impose conservation fee on climbing Taiwan’s 100 Peaks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 76 of Taiwan’s 100 Peaks are located within national parks
- About 700,000 applications are submitted each year
- About 150,000 to 160,000 visitors are approved to enter the parks
- Punishable by up to 3 years in prison
- A fine of up to NT$2 million, or both
- Punishable by up to 1 year in prison
- A fine of up to NT$1 million, or both
Companies mentioned：國家公園署、內政部、行政院、立法院
Joint U.S.-Japan currency intervention proves effective; yen briefly surges to 155
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 U.S. dollar to 155.20 yen
- The yen gained nearly 5 yen
- The “U.S.-Japan Finance Ministers’ Joint Statement” in September 2025
Companies mentioned：日本政府、美國財政部、日本財務省、美國財政部長貝森特、美國總統川普、Japan Today
Registration opens for college information application innovation competition, focusing on cybersecurity and AI
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 31st College and University Information Application and Service Innovation Competition
- 4 thematic categories
- Aug. 3 to Oct. 5
- 4 p.m.
Companies mentioned：教育部、數位發展部
Former Japanese Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki to visit Taiwan and meet President Lai
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Since May 2025, “Taiwan” may be listed in Japanese family registers
Companies mentioned：凱達格蘭論壇
July new-car registrations of 38,600 fall short of expectations; August, a traditional ghost month, forecast at 28,000
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Originally forecast at 42,000 vehicles
- Up 8.9% from the same period in 2025
- The auto market recorded 240,935 vehicles in the first 7 months
- Annual growth of 2.8%
- The August new-car market is forecast at 28,000 vehicles
- 和泰汽車旗下TOYOTA與LEXUS registered a combined 16,071 vehicles in July
- Market share of 41.6%
- A combined 92,599 vehicles registered in the first 7 months
- Market share of 38.4%
- TOYOTA與LEXUS brands are expected to register about 9600 new vehicles combined in August
- Market share of 34.3%
- Taiwan’s luxury car market in July
Companies mentioned：和泰汽車、TOYOTA、LEXUS、特斯拉（Tesla）、寶嘉聯合
Scorching heat hits Kumamoto disaster zone, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees; weather agency urges people to avoid outdoor work during the day
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Kumamoto City is forecast to reach a record-breaking 40 degrees
- Hitoyoshi is forecast to reach 39 degrees
- Temperatures in Niushin, Tainan City, are also expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius
- Kaohsiung reaches 37.6 degrees Celsius
- Pingtung reaches 35.5 degrees Celsius
Companies mentioned：日本気象庁、日本放送協会（NHK）、日本救急医学会
First mass seabird die-off reported in Australia; officials fear H5 avian flu could spread
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 74 cases confirmed nationwide so far
- Western Australia (Western Australia), 10 cases
- South Australia, 54 cases
- New South Wales, 2 cases
- Victoria, 7 cases
- Queensland, 1 case
Companies mentioned：澳洲聯邦政府、澳洲聯邦科學與工業研究組織（CSIRO）、澳洲第9頻道（Nine Network）
South Korea swelters; Seoul holds emergency countermeasures meeting to devise strategies to help vulnerable people
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Highs are expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius this week
- A total of 162 people have suffered heat-related injuries
- Including 2 deaths
- About 63,000 seniors living alone, people with disabilities, and patients with chronic illnesses
- Eligible for up to 4 hours a day
- A total of 480 facilities inspected
Companies mentioned：首爾市、韓聯社
When stressed, skip sweets and bubble tea; doctor warns eating them at the wrong time could worsen your mood
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Study followed 58 adults with type 1 diabetes who had used continuous glucose monitors long-term
- Analyzed their continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics over the following 14 days
Companies mentioned：中央社、Acta Diabetologica
US Treasury chief does not rule out another intervention in the yen; urges 聯準會 to expand its backstop mechanism
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Up to $60 billion
- $1.14 trillion
Companies mentioned：聯準會、FIMA、FOMC
Taipei's milk program upgraded; 66,000 more junior high students eligible starting 8/31
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 289,000 students in Taipei are eligible
- Takes effect on the first day of school, Aug. 31
- Apply online through the “Taipei Service Pass” starting Aug. 17
Companies mentioned：台北市教育局、中央社
South Korean stocks plunge and constitutional amendment dispute takes a toll; Lee Jae-myung's approval rating hits a new low
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Positive views of Lee Jae-myung's performance fell 0.4 percentage points from the previous week to 45.9%
- Negative views rose 1 percentage point to 50.5%
- The poll, conducted July 27-31, surveyed 2,508 people aged 18 and older
- The ruling Democratic Party's support stood at 45.1%
- Support for the largest opposition party, 國民力量黨, fell 2.9 percentage points to 37.7%
- The survey was conducted July 30 and 31 and interviewed 1,002 people aged 18 and older
Companies mentioned：Realmeter、能源経済新聞、共同民主党、國民力量黨
Japan and US jointly intervened in currency markets; Japanese media say action could have come as early as January
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Coordinated intervention for the first time in 15 years
- 日本's 40-year government bond yield tops 4% for the first time
- 美國's 10-year government bond yield also rises to 4.3%
- 美國's 10-year government bond yield rises again to 4.7%
- The 30-year yield climbs further to 5.2%
- $1 buys 147 yen
- Surges to 111 yen
Companies mentioned：日本、美國、LTCM
Boosting China's influence in capital markets, mainland and Hong Kong securities regulators announce a series of cooperative measures
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：香港證券及期貨事務監察委員會、中國證券監督管理委員會
Search-and-rescue dogs Matt and Olina retire; Taipei City Fire Department opens applications for foster homes
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Both are at least 8 years old
- Taipei City's Search and Rescue Dog Unit was established on 民國89年9月21日
Companies mentioned：中央社、台北市消防局、國際搜救犬組織（IRO）
Ahead of the 21st Party Congress, 中共 launches another yearlong anti-crime campaign
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A yearlong “campaign to deepen the fight against organized crime and vice”
- A 3-year period
- Public satisfaction with the anti-crime campaign stands at 94.55%
Companies mentioned：中共、中共中央、中國國務院、新華社、人民日報、中共中央政法委
PGA Rocket Classic: Kevin Yu struggles in final round, ties for 31st
Taiwan's Kevin Yu finished tied for 31st at the PGA Rocket Classic, making the cut in 3 consecutive events; he currently ranks 111th in FedEx Cup points.
Facts
- Total prize money of US$10 million
- A total purse of $10 million (about NT$324 million)
- 272 strokes, 8 under par over 4 days
- Posted scores of 66 and 70 in the first 2 rounds
- Kevin Yu posted the week's lowest score, a 65
- Hit the fairway on only 64% of tee shots
- Hit the green in regulation just 50% of the time
- Kevin Yu, now 27
- A slump in which he missed the cut in 7 of his first 10 starts of the season
- Made the cut and finished in 3 consecutive tournaments
- Has made the cut in 10 of his 19 starts this season
Companies mentioned：PGA、美國職業高爾夫協會
President: Supporting culinary talent development to create Taiwan's delicious flavors
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 5 top team honors
- 28 gold cups
- 39 gold medals
- 43 silver medals
- 70 bronze medals
- An honorary probation officer for more than 30 years
Companies mentioned：台灣廚藝美食協會、馬來西亞GCCM環球廚藝聯盟
New Taiwan dollar falls sharply by 1.21 jiao at midday, temporarily closing at 32.413
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Temporarily closes at 32.413
- Falls sharply by 1.21 jiao
- Trading volume of $1.54 billion
- Opened at 32.26
- High of 32.21
- Low of 32.426
Companies mentioned：中央社
Parent says toddler was grabbed by the neck and pinned down; Keelung City Government: review to be completed by 8/15
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Demanded NT$71,000 for her to withdraw the complaint
- Then demanded NT$100,000
- Review and administrative sanctions expected to be completed by Aug. 15
Companies mentioned：Facebook、基隆市政府、中央社
International fuel surcharges for Taiwan-based airlines: short-haul fee rises to 969 yuan from 8/9
With aviation fuel prices rising, the Civil Aviation Administration announced that Taiwan-based airlines will raise international fuel surcharges starting Aug. 9. The short-haul surcharge will be adjusted to $30, and the long-haul surcharge to $78.
Facts
- The fuel surcharge for short-haul routes will be adjusted to $30.
- The fuel surcharge for long-haul routes will be adjusted to $78.
- Original中油公告國際航線航空燃油價格由每桶133.29美元調漲為147.57美元。
Companies mentioned：中油
Zhonglian's tainted oil case raises questions over alleged failure to disclose; Ministry of Economic Affairs: 台糖 is a victim and a model company
Amid questions over the Zhonglian tainted oil case, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said 台糖 was a victim and had conducted rigorous self-inspections.
Companies mentioned：台糖
Wang Shijian calls stock trading alerts a liquidity killer; 證交所 says system will be reviewed
Wang Shijian criticized the stock trading alert system; 證交所 said it would review the system and explain existing safeguards.
Companies mentioned：證交所
2 seriously injured and taken to hospital after roof collapses on building near central Sydney
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 people seriously injured
- 7 people injured
Companies mentioned：澳洲緊急服務單位、新南威爾斯州救護服務、皇家艾佛瑞德王子醫院、聖文森醫院、新南威爾斯州建築委員會
Heat wave and ongoing drought: UK farming groups warn of possible food shortages
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 英國衛生安全局 (Health Security Agency) has issued high-temperature health alerts for 8 areas of England
- Temperatures in some areas are expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius
- This is the UK's 3rd drought in 5 years
- About 23 million people in England and Wales face hosepipe bans
- Rainfall in England in July was just 8% of the historical average for the month
- Many farmers in southern and eastern England are harvesting 2 to 3 weeks ahead of the long-term average
Companies mentioned：英國全國農民總工會、英國衛生安全局、英國廣播公司、英國氣象局、英國農業與園藝發展局
Penghu slow-flying angels launch Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes; county and city governments show support and urge the public to help
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 450 boxes subscribed
- 100 boxes subscribed
- NT$155 per box
Companies mentioned：澎湖慢飛天使服務協會、澎湖縣、澎湖縣議會、民主進步黨
Cheng I-ching’s luggage was mistakenly taken but has been returned; she is focused on preparing for the Yokohama Championships
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 世界桌球職業大聯盟（WTT） Yokohama Championships will be held from the 4th to the 9th
Companies mentioned：世界桌球職業大聯盟（WTT）、中央社、知名桌球廠商品牌
Original日本沼津市長訪台南 盼促進觀光與產業合作
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original賴重秀一與沼津市職員一行共5人
Companies mentioned：沼津市、台南市、台南市政府、沼津夏季．狩野川花火大會、台南將軍吼音樂節
Veterinary research institute strengthens laboratory risk drills in response to emerging infectious diseases
Summary not yet available
Facts
- H5N1 avian influenza virus
Companies mentioned：農業部、獸醫研究所、動植物防疫檢疫署、衛生福利部疾病管制署
亞洲藏壽司 establishes Thai subsidiary, set to open its first restaurant in the first quarter of next year
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capital of 14 million baht
- 亞洲藏壽司 holds 49%
- Local partner holds 51%
- 日本藏壽司 has 713 stores worldwide in Japan, the U.S. and Taiwan
- Has opened 94 stores to date
- Targeting 300 stores across the United States
- Has opened 63 stores to date
- Targeting 100 stores across Taiwan
Companies mentioned：亞洲藏壽司、Kura Sushi (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.、日本藏壽司
Original財部：去年銀髮族繳房地兩稅 占比均逾3成6
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 36.7% of all taxpayers
- 4.37 million household property tax assessments for elderly taxpayers
- 36.9% of all taxpayers
- Elderly landowners held an average of 46.1 ping of land per household
- Elderly homeowners held an average of 42.7 ping of housing per household
- The average for seniors was NT$6,842
- 13,378 cases collected
- Total estates in cases where tax was collected reached 775 billion yuan
- Net estates totaled 400.2 billion yuan
- A total of 91,358 people in Taiwan renounced their inheritance
- More men than women received gifts, with 276,806 recipients in total
Companies mentioned：財政部
Deng Kai-wei retires 5 straight batters in 3A relief outing, tossing 1.2 innings with 3 strikeouts and no runs
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Pitched 1.2 innings
- Fastest pitch: 150 kph
- 2.70 ERA
Companies mentioned：休士頓太空人隊、洛杉磯天使隊
Typhoon Podul approaches; 氣象署 does not rule out issuing a sea warning in the afternoon of the 7th
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2,720 kilometers east of Taipei
- Moving at 25 kilometers per hour
- Original中心氣壓945百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center of 43 meters per second
- Original7級風暴風半徑320公里
Companies mentioned：氣象署、中央氣象署
UK government confirms 4 women were trafficked after accusing former 哈洛德百貨 owner of sexual abuse
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 4 women who accused the late former owner of 哈洛德百貨, 穆罕默德．法耶德, of sexual abuse
- Fayed has been accused by dozens of women of committing sexual abuse, rape and human trafficking over more than 30 years
- 倫敦都會區警察局（Metropolitan police） has received reports from 157 victims
Companies mentioned：哈洛德百貨、穆罕默德．法耶德、巴黎麗茲飯店、看不見的英國、全國轉介機制、倫敦都會區警察局
“Free Flower Buds” exhibition at 中正紀念堂 offers free audio guides in 8 languages
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Nearly 260,000 visitors
- 8 languages
- Each language version features 32 engaging segments
Companies mentioned：中正紀念堂、中央社、克尼司（Kronis Kent E. Krahn）
Former Brazilian first lady Michelle to run for Senate, seeking to preserve conservative influence
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The former first lady, now 44
- Her 45-year-old stepson
- Lula, now 80
- October presidential election
Companies mentioned：巴西右翼自由黨、蜜雪兒．波索納洛、佛拉維歐．波索納洛、Jair Bolsonaro、Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Final round of the Women’s British Open: Hsu Wei-ling shoots 69 to tie for 6th for 2nd straight year
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Carded 69 with 4 birdies and 1 double bogey
- A 4-day total of 283, 1 under par
- Total prize money of US$10 million
- About NT$324 million
- Could earn US$247,127
- About NT$8 million
Companies mentioned：LPGA、英國高爾夫協會、美國女子職業高爾夫協會
中華郵政 partners with 基富通 platform to enable online fund purchases without paperwork
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：中華郵政、基富通、基富通證券
EU intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, 2nd incident in 2 weeks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2nd incident in 2 weeks
Companies mentioned：Toa Payoh、喀麥隆、南方之星號、達翁迪芮維爾號、Thaon di Revel、South Star
RFI: Too many “maybes”; China’s new entry and exit rules cause anxiety
Summary not yet available
Facts
- From July 2025 to March 2026
- Beijing issued at least 5 security advisories
- The new rules will take effect on September 15
- They will be barred from leaving the country for 6 months to 3 years from the date of their return
Companies mentioned：法國國際廣播電台、RFI、中華人民共和國、中國外交部、中國國企
University placement admissions offer a record-low 32,000 places; applicants can register with 24 points across 3 subjects
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 32,494 places are available for admission
- Registration fee: NT$220 for regular applicants
- NT$88 for low- and middle-income households
Companies mentioned：大學考試入學分發委員會、考分會
South Korean stocks fall more than 3% in morning trading; SK海力士 and 三星電子 drop 6%
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Down 3.28%
- Plunged 6.29%
- Down 216.06 points
- At 6,379.39 points
- The Korean won traded at 1,427.4 per U.S. dollar today
- Up 8.1 won
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士
MLB: Li Hao-yu gets 1 hit and 1 RBI as Tigers beat 運動家隊 for 3rd straight win
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Li Hao-yu started today and had 1 hit and 1 RBI
- The Tigers’ bats came alive as they beat 運動家隊 11-0
- Original李灝宇今天總計5打數敲出1支安打，貢獻1分打點，賽後打擊率2成67
Companies mentioned：MLB、底特律老虎隊、運動家隊
Brothers 鬼滅之刃 collaboration theme day at the Dome; tickets go on sale to all on 8/10
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Tickets go on sale to all at noon on August 10
- Tickets for the much-anticipated September 18 to 20 “中信兄弟X鬼滅之刃: Infinity Castle Showdown” collaboration theme day go on sale to all at noon on August 10
- The first event takes place on August 25 and 26 against 樂天桃猿隊
- The September 17 weekday game against 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊 will be an “易遊網 Corporate Day”
- Original8月6日中午12時起在「中信育樂售票網」及「CTBC SPORTS APP」陸續開放會員優先購票
- Tickets go on sale to all at 12:30 p.m. on August 10
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、鬼滅之刃、樂天桃猿、統一7-ELEVEn獅、易遊網、駐台北韓國代表部、中央社、CTBC
Shen Po-yang to unveil campaign key visual on the 4th and announce five major policy proposals next week
Summary not yet available
Facts
- I have lived in Taipei’s Da’an District for more than 20 years
Companies mentioned：民進黨
Shots fired in late-night incident in Xinzhuang, New Taipei; man suspected of firing 5 shots turns himself in, no injuries reported
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Fired 5 shots into the sky and at the ground
- 24-year-old man surnamed Li involved in the case
- 29-year-old victim surnamed Ke
Companies mentioned：新北市、新莊區、新北大道、丹鳳派出所、新北地方檢察署、中央社
Taiwan stocks opened lower but turned higher, gaining more than 600 points as CPO, memory and passive components surged
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The intraday high reached 43,784.19 points
- Gained more than 600 points
- The stock price was NT$2,375
- The weighted index stood at 43,584.43 points
- Gained 464.68 points
- Trading value was about NT$553.854 billion
- The electronics subindex rose 1.25%
- The financial subindex fell 1.62%
- The OTC index rose 4.83%
- 鴻海 was flat at NT$250.5
Companies mentioned：聯發科、日月光投控、台積電、鴻海、台達電、光聖、聯鈞、旺矽、全新、波若威、環宇-KY、閎康、聯亞、華星光、上詮、日電貿、三集瑞-KY、國巨、金山電、蜜望實、華新科、華容、信昌電、華邦電、晶豪科、南亞科、旺宏、鈺創、群聯
World's only offshore 5-year Chinese government bond futures contract lists in Hong Kong
香港交易所 has listed the world's first 5-year Chinese government bond futures contract in an offshore market. The move will strengthen Hong Kong's role as an offshore renminbi center and encourage international investment flows.
Companies mentioned：香港交易所
Reserves move toward precision mobilization; Wellington Koo hopes reserve officer recruitment will draw “high participation”
Defense Minister Wellington Koo announced that recruitment of reserve officers and reserve noncommissioned officers will resume next year to strengthen reserve forces. The move aims to address changes in force structure resulting from the extended period of military service, and to improve precision mobilization and whole-of-society defense resilience.
Facts
- Reserve officer and reserve noncommissioned officer recruitment exams to resume next year
- Military service extended from 4 months to 1 year
- Starting next year, 1 educational call-up lasting 14 days will be held 1 time a year
- Conscript soldiers are discharged at age 36
- Noncommissioned officers and junior officers are discharged at age 50
“English teachers” everywhere? Wellington Koo: US military helping Taiwan improve its defense capabilities
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A comparison of how the military trained its units 5 years ago and how it trains them now
Companies mentioned：美軍太平洋司令部、國防部、參謀本部、中共、解放軍
Wellington Koo hopes the Executive Yuan's drone bill will pass; UGVs included in the year 116 budget
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Budget cap of NT$210 billion
- National defense budget for year 116 of the Republic of China
- A total of NT$240 billion planned over 6 years
- NT$40 billion a year
Companies mentioned：中科院
Wildfires in France brought under control as holiday crowds return to beaches; residents fear cigarette butts could spark fires again
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Forced 220 residents to evacuate their homes
- Burned about 42,000 hectares of pine forest along the Atlantic coast
- Damaged about 240 homes
Companies mentioned：法新社、阿卡雄灣、道福瑞尼、法哈尼斯、勒克努、斯皮諾薩
Body of mountaineering legend Purja, star of “14 Peaks,” found during an expedition
Summary not yet available
Facts
- All 14 “super peaks”
- At an altitude of about 5,700 meters on Broad Peak
- Now 43 years old
Companies mentioned：Netflix、Brigade of Gurkhas、Special Boat Service、Alpine Club of Pakistan
Kaohsiung man who refused to stop crashes into and injures police officer; repeat drug-driving offenses could bring a fine of up to NT$410,000
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Could face a fine of more than NT$410,000
- Could face a total maximum fine of NT$416,900
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府警察局三民第一分局、高雄地檢署
Taiwan | 風傳媒（45）
Trump joins forces with Japan to boost the yen; true reason revealed: creating US financial benefits and demonstrating friendship to Japan
US President Donald Trump formally confirmed joint US-Japan foreign exchange intervention. He said the main motivations were the friendly US-Japan relationship and US financial interests.
Companies mentioned：インテル
Are zero tariffs on imported cars out of reach? Will auto parts tariff cuts make cars cheaper? Experts outline 3 scenarios: these are the beneficiaries
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs opposed eliminating all tariffs on imported cars and supported tariff cuts on 13 auto parts. Experts noted that lower parts costs would not immediately translate into lower vehicle prices, and that domestic automakers and the supply chain would benefit first.
Companies mentioned：TOYOTA、Volvo、Tesla、Mercedes-Benz、Lexus
Bulls and bears battle in the stock market! Tech giants' earnings and Federal Reserve decisions leave investors more confused, with another major challenge this week
Investor confusion continues in the US market amid diverging results among AI-related companies and ambiguous policy signals from the Fed. Apple fell sharply after missing its financial outlook, while Microsoft posted its largest-ever gain in market capitalization on AI demand.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Microsoft、Amazon、Meta、Alphabet、Fed、Crossmark Global Investments、LVW Advisors、高盛
Travel abroad and walk 35,000 steps a day without getting tired! The 5 sneaker brands young people love most in 2026: “comfortable, versatile, durable and breathable”—once you wear them, you can't go back
In the first half of 2026, Nike was named the world's best-selling sneaker brand for the 3rd consecutive year, followed by New Balance and ASICS. Comfort and style are key factors for young people choosing shoes for travel.
Companies mentioned：Nike、Jordan Brand、adidas、New Balance、ASICS、StockX、Mizuno、Maison Mihara Yasuhiro、Saucony、Grounds
Influencer Qianqian, who has millions of followers, blurred out “1 body part” in a photo! Medical professionals explain its real purpose: neglecting it could cause trouble
YouTuber Qianqian, who has millions of followers, blurred her palm while sharing traditional food on Instagram, prompting discussion about biometric privacy. People with medical backgrounds said palm prints are personally identifying information, highlighting rising privacy awareness in the digital age.
Buffet: Don't just know 旭集 and 鳥語! Foodies highly recommend “1 hidden all-you-can-eat spot”: great value, a wide selection, and quality seafood and drinks
Taipei's new buffet, Urban paradise, is drawing attention for its more than 200 dishes and 18 types of drinks. 饗賓グループ operates the venue, which is gaining notice as a premium experience for adults.
Companies mentioned：饗賓グループ、島語、旭集、饗食天堂
Taiwan's stock market “trading restriction” mechanism is outdated! Legislator Wang Shih-chien slams the “30-year-old framework for hurting investors” and proposes 3 reforms to bring it in line with international standards
Legislator Wang Shih-chien criticized Taiwan's stock market trading restriction mechanism as outdated and proposed reforms to align it with international standards. The Financial Supervisory Commission said it would consider changes to the system to protect investors' rights.
Why did the US and Japan jointly intervene in the yen exchange rate? Shih Jun-ji reveals the motive: successfully defusing a global stock market “arbitrage bomb”
Original米国と日本が共同で円相場に介入し、円高を誘導した。施俊吉氏はこれを評価しつつ、日本銀行の利上げ消極姿勢が円高持続の懸念材料だと指摘。
Companies mentioned：日本銀行、米連邦準備制度（Fed）、ニューヨーク連邦準備銀行
Today's (8/3) top news! Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen cash gifts are here: up to NT$50,000—how to claim them / 5 major changes to the new Labor Pension Act take effect in August / Latest travel subsidy: eligible people can receive NT$4000 each
Several policy and public-interest updates were released at the same time, including 2026 Double Ninth Festival cash gifts for seniors, Labor Pension Act reforms, travel subsidies and international developments. The news affects millions of people and international travelers, highlighting the government's and society's focus on an aging population, retirement security and tourism recovery.
An Lingrong from The Legend of Zhen Huan wasn't the most tragic! Top 10 female geniuses in Chinese dramas whose lives were ruined by their families: the top-ranked character had a bright future but was driven by a close relative to become a murderer
A ranking introduces 10 female characters in Chinese dramas whose talents were stifled by the influence of their families of origin. Domestic violence, preference for sons over daughters, and sacrifices made to accommodate parents are common themes.
Wall Street Journal》The battle for talent earning million-dollar salaries: Wall Street and Silicon Valley vie for “math geniuses” in their 20s
AI companies and top quantitative funds are competing to recruit mathematically gifted young talent with annual salaries of $1 million. Recent graduates from MIT and Stanford are the main targets.
Companies mentioned：Jane Street、Goldman Sachs、Morgan Stanley、Microsoft、Nvidia、Optiver、OpenAI、Anthropic、Qube Research & Technologies
Charli xcx's new album Music, Fashion, Film review: when a pop superstar turns “unfinished” into a new kind of finished
Charli XCX has released her new album 《Music, Fashion, Film》, adopting an intentionally imperfect sound to surpass the success of her previous album, 《BRAT》. The album explores fashion, film and the challenges of creativity. Critics have called it innovative, while some have said it feels unfinished.
Companies mentioned：Charli XCX
Ke Chih-en draws a crowd of 3,000 at a temple-front talk in Nanzi; observer says there weren't enough chairs: “Kaohsiung is shifting”
Original高雄市長選戦で国民党の柯志恩候補が楠梓区で廟口開講を行い、3000人以上が参加。対立候補の賴瑞隆氏の活動と比較して圧倒的な支持を集め、選情が活発化している様子が報じられた。
Companies mentioned：国民党、民進党
Claim your 2026 cash payout now! One location starts distributing a NT$3000 cash gift to each person today; see locations and times, plus extra payments from cities and counties across Taiwan
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Hu Yitian’s strongest mainland Chinese dramas: TOP 10 revealed! The Story of a Dream of Splendor and My Roommate Is a Detective both lose out, as the 7.4-rated costume drama takes the crown and wins viewers over
Hu Yitian’s starring role in The Genius Girlfriend has sparked widespread discussion. This article ranks his TOP 10 mainland Chinese dramas based on Douban ratings, with Blossoms in Adversity taking the crown with a score of 7.4, reflecting the depth of his acting and audience recognition.
Drinking water before bed and keeping the air conditioning too cold make the list! Doctor reveals TOP 10 kidney-damaging habits, with the No. 1 habit practiced by many every day
Nephrologist Hong Yongxiang revealed the “10 kidney-damaging behaviors before bed,” noting that many seemingly harmless daily habits may cause kidney damage. Exercise cannot offset these risks.
Was 台糖 not obligated to report the tainted oil? Writer exposes the Health Ministry’s “passing the buck” tactic: even amendments to the Food Safety Act cannot bring penalties
Original台糖5月驗出中聯油品苯並芘超標卻未通報，引發公眾譁然。作家漂浪島嶼批評政府以『原料非成品』為由免除其義務，形同切割大法，使修法重罰也難以適用。
Companies mentioned：台糖、中聯、南僑
“Largest offensive since World War II” halted as Trump resumes talks with Iran! Oil prices promptly fall 6%, while expert warns: “The enemy has seen through the maximum-pressure tactics”
US President Donald Trump temporarily halted what he called the largest offensive since the war against Iran and shifted to renewed negotiations. Easing tensions in the Middle East sent oil prices down 6%, and experts pointed to the limits of a strategy of maximum pressure.
Companies mentioned：OPEC+、Rystad Energy
How much does a woman have to earn to be considered a high earner? Finance Ministry releases average incomes by gender—check in one click how many people you earn more than
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Zhang Linghe and Luo Yunxi both lose out! He takes the crown among TOP 10 most intimidating male leads in mainland Chinese dramas: no one can match his fierce gaze, and he is so powerful people dare not look him in the eye
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- No. 10 most intimidating male lead in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 9 most intimidating male lead in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 8 most intimidating male lead in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 7 most intimidating male lead in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 6 most intimidating male lead in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 5 most intimidating male lead in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 4 most intimidating male lead in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 3 most intimidating male lead in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 2 most intimidating male lead in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 1 most intimidating male lead in mainland Chinese dramas
Companies mentioned：《九門》、《寧安如夢》、《蒼蘭訣》、《陽光之下》、《墨雨雲間》、《九重紫》、《折腰》、《獻魚》、《春花焰》、《東宮》、《長月燼明》
“Made people consume tainted oil for 2 extra months!” KMT demands accountability from 台糖: Which executive decided to cover it up?
Original国民党は台糖が5月に発癌性物質超标の食用油を検出しながら通報せず、国民が2カ月近く毒油を摂取したと批判。意思決定の透明化と責任追及を要求。
Companies mentioned：台糖、中聯油脂、南僑
Original星巴克咖啡買一送一、7-11買7送7…全台「今天咖啡優惠」懶人包 這間「買2送3每杯20元」最優惠
On Aug. 3, coffee chains and convenience stores across Taiwan held a wave of discount campaigns, including buy-one-get-one-free offers. Starbucks, 7-ELEVEN, 美廉社 and others took part, aiming to boost spending at the start of the week.
Companies mentioned：星巴克、CoCo都可、7-ELEVEN、全家便利商店、美廉社、萊爾富、OKmart
US-China AI race escalates! China considers restricting top models from going abroad, while US Congress pushes RASA Act to block cloud access
The Chinese government is restricting the transfer of advanced AI models overseas, while the United States is advancing the RASA bill to prevent technology transfers through cloud services. The contest for technological leadership is intensifying as open-weight models from Chinese companies gain international traction.
Companies mentioned：DeepSeek、阿里雲、智譜AI、Moonshot AI、Anthropic、OpenAI、惠普企業、Juniper Networks、華為
US-Japan joint market intervention shocks currency markets! After the yen surges, can it shake off its weakness? The real test is only just beginning
The United States and Japan intervened jointly in the foreign exchange market for the first time in 15 years, sending the yen higher. The yen's future trajectory will depend on the Bank of Japan's monetary policy and the US-Japan interest rate gap.
Companies mentioned：摩根大通、Eastspring Investments、Reed Capital、華僑銀行、Lombard Odier、外交關係委員會（CFR）
Zhou Lingwen elected head of baseball association; Kuo Chih-hui speaks after defeat: “I accept the result calmly; my efforts still fell short”
周玲妏 was elected the first woman to lead the 中華民國棒球協會. 郭智輝 conceded defeat and said he would continue to support Taiwanese baseball. The event marks progress in gender diversity and sports governance.
Trump discusses halting “world-war-level” military action against Iran, reveals which country’s intervention was the biggest factor
Originalアメリカのトランプ大統領が8月2日、伊朗への大規模軍事攻撃を中止し、外交解決を優先する方針を表明。サウジアラビアやUAEなどの勧告を受け、ホルムズ海峡の通行と核計画についての協議を8月3日に開始する予定。
Companies mentioned：アメリカ合衆国、イラン、サウジアラビア、UAE、カタール、イスラエル
When the “Korean Wave” turns into a “Japan drift”: South Korean salaries are clearly higher, so why are young people scrambling for jobs in Japan?
Although South Korea’s economy is stronger than Japan’s, high youth unemployment is driving many young people to seek work in Japan. Japanese companies, facing labor shortages amid a declining birthrate and aging population, are actively recruiting South Korean talent, creating a structural complementarity.
Companies mentioned：三星、佳能、阿茲米爾、Wanted Lab、LAPRAS、Mynavi、Energize
Making a positive impact and advancing sustainable social development: 南山人壽 wins recognition with three top honors at the 2026 Taiwan SIA Taiwan Sustainable Investment Awards
南山人壽 won three top honors at the 2026 Taiwan SIA Taiwan Sustainable Investment Awards in its first year competing, demonstrating its leadership in responsible investment and stewardship. The achievement is a significant indicator for the financial sector’s sustainable transition.
Companies mentioned：台灣永續能源研究基金會（TAISE）、MSCI、SBTi（科學基礎減量目標倡議）
Millions of workers are about to receive money! New labor pension system dividend averages 11.8萬元 per person—check when it will be paid and how much you’ll receive with one click
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2026 North Coast Tides and Fire in Jinshan: AI light displays keep visitors entertained until dawn
The 2026 North Coast Tides and Fire event was held in Jinshan, New Taipei City, combining international fire performances, AI light displays and sunrise yoga to create an immersive experience from night until morning and upgrade local tourism.
Companies mentioned：明志科技大學
羅慧夫顱顏基金會 launches “The First Touch” photo contest! GuiGui Wu Yingjie supports babies with cleft lip and palate, saying: “Parents of children with craniofacial differences are a thousand times braver than I am”
羅慧夫顱顏基金會 has launched the fourth “The First Touch” photo contest, inviting parents in Taiwan to share touching moments from their newborns’ arrival. Wu Yingjie is serving as its goodwill ambassador, highlighting the importance of equality in life and social acceptance.
Tech workers in Zhubei switch off the moment they get home: Zuoxiang Design turns a house into a restorative retreat
左巷設計 provides home designs for technology-sector families in Zhubei that combine comfort and functionality. The aim is to reduce stress after returning home by optimizing storage, lighting and floor plans.
How do you peel a hard-boiled egg without the shell sticking? Nutritionist shares 1 step to take after cooking for “guaranteed success”—no salt needed for a tender egg that peels in seconds
National Taiwan University nutrition PhD Wu Yingrong explains why fresh eggs are difficult to peel and offers 3 practical tips for easily peeling hard-boiled eggs in one piece. She also says the nutrient absorption rate of hard-boiled eggs can reach 99% and recommends eating 2 to 3 a day.
Winners of the inaugural City Care Excellence Awards to be announced on Aug. 10! 16 counties and cities across Taiwan vie for a new benchmark in “city care capacity”
Taiwan’s first award recognizing integrated citywide care governance, the inaugural City Care Excellence Awards, will announce its winners on Aug. 10, with 16 counties and cities across Taiwan competing. The awards aim to establish a new benchmark for cities’ capacity to provide care in an aging society and carry significant policy-modeling value.
Sun Li and Wu Jinyan both lose out! She takes the crown among TOP 10 smartest female leads in mainland Chinese dramas: IQ of 174, even Einstein would bow down to her
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- IQ of 174
Companies mentioned：《天才女友》、《御賜小仵作》、《開端》、《折腰》、《大宋少年志》、《一念關山》、《延禧攻略》、《射鵰英雄傳》、《甄嬛傳》、《知否知否應是綠肥紅瘦》
Could back payments for public-sector pension shortfalls fail to materialize? Lee Lai-hsi blasts the Lai government for “distorting the law”: “Then solve it politically”
Taiwan's temporary pension-gap compensation for public-sector and education employees has been implemented, but the absence of funding in next year's budget has fueled concern. Li Lai-hsi, a leader of the anti-pension-reform movement, accused the government of distorting the law.
Are the 2026 Taipei and New Taipei mayoral races already taking shape? Scholar analyzes the latest contest: These 2 candidates have a strong chance of winning
US-based scholar Weng Lichung analyzed the 2026 Taipei and New Taipei mayoral races, saying Shen Po-yang has a low chance of winning in Taipei and Lee Chuan holds a slight edge in New Taipei. The races are already paving the way for the 2028 presidential election and carry major political significance.
After sending out 200 resumes, he still couldn’t beat a “lobster”: China’s 12.7 million highly educated new graduates become the first “victims” of the AI wave
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- The 2026 graduating class from universities nationwide will number 12.7 million
- More than 15 million people will be looking for jobs over the year
- Women account for about 54.4% of the top 25% most exposed group
- 38.8% of the group with zero exposure
Companies mentioned：字节跳动、GenPark、Anthropic
2026 NT$10,000 cash handout is coming! One location’s eligible residents can receive the money by Aug. 10; see which 9 counties and cities are offering additional payments
A bill for the “全民普發一萬元” payout planned for 2026 passed its first reading, but formal implementation still requires budget approval. In the meantime, 9 local governments, including Hualien County's Guangfu Township, have begun their own cash distributions. Guangfu Township's final deadline is Aug. 10, and unclaimed payments will be forfeited.