# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-03 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 5 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 353 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 155 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Foreign investors net sell NT$82.4 billion last week, extending selling streak to 6 weeks; buy into the aviation duo

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030162.aspx
- anchor: #n1799470
- Companies mentioned: 旺宏、廣達、台塑、台積電、長榮航、華航、合庫金

Facts:
- Foreign investors net sold NT$82.455 billion on the main market
- 台股 surged 3,186.45 points last Friday
- Closed at 43119.75 points
- Still fell 535.09 points for the week
- 旺宏 37,730 lots
- 廣達 31,658 lots
- 台塑 31,183 lots
- 台積電 18,710 lots
- 長榮航 136,950 lots
- 華航 117,482 lots
- 合庫金 105,025 lots
- Foreign investors' cumulative net sales reached NT$1.69 trillion

## 傳川普將訪愛爾蘭 出席家族度假村主辦高球賽

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:02:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030161.aspx
- anchor: #n1799471
- Companies mentioned: 川普、愛爾蘭公開賽、法新社、馬丁、敦貝格度假村

Facts:
- The resort will host the 愛爾蘭公開賽 from Sept. 9 to 13
- 川普上次以總統身分訪問愛爾蘭是在2019年

## Consumers' Foundation marks its 46th anniversary, launches first “Trusted Store” certification program

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:01:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030160.aspx
- anchor: #n1799472
- Companies mentioned: 消費者文教基金會、中華民國電器商業同業公會全國聯合會、台北市電器商業同業公會、新北市電器商業同業公會

Facts:
- Will mark its 46th anniversary in November
- Valid for 2 years

## Kinmen Port passenger terminal opens; 航港局 proposes higher service fees to support self-sufficient operations

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:56:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030159.aspx
- anchor: #n1799408
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、金門縣府、航港局、交通部航港局、桃園機場

Facts:
- Current service fee is NT$160
- Applied to raise it to NT$460
- 1年維護費用近1億元

## Second-half outlook for 台股: 華南投顧 says Korean market influence is waning; watch U.S. rate-hike moves

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:56:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030158.aspx
- anchor: #n1799409
- Companies mentioned: 華南投顧、華南永昌證券、台積電、台達電、鴻海、美國聯準會、川普

Facts:
- Previous high of around 48,218 points
- Challenge the 50,000-point threshold
- U.S. 10-year Treasury yield remains elevated at above 4.7%
- Market expectations of a September rate hike by 美國聯準會 exceed 50%
- 台股 trading value was about NT$844.5 billion
- Trading value may need to rise to around NT$1.2 trillion
- The next hurdle for 台股 is whether it can quickly break above the quarterly moving average of around 44,113 points

## Ceuta migrant crisis: Morocco’s geopolitical calculations and the EU’s predicament, explained in a Q&A

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:55:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030155.aspx
- anchor: #n1799339
- Companies mentioned: AnewZ、The Guardian、美聯社、時代雜誌、摩洛哥人權協會、TIME、加拿大廣播公司、Hespress、CNN、Instrategies、康斯坦茨大學、國際政治研究所、半島電視台、中央社

Facts:
- More than 60,000 people have arrived in Ceuta
- There are currently 72 deaths
- The actual death toll is close to 130
- Ceuta is a peninsula region on Africa’s northern coast, covering 19.9 square kilometers
- Ceuta, with a population of about 83,000
- Morocco’s national unemployment rate edged down to 13% in 2025
- Unemployment among young people aged 15 to 24 remains high at 37.2%
- The plan was to provide a path to legal residency for about 500,000 immigrants living in Spain without legal status, but more than 1 million have now applied

## 雲林縣議會 repurposes retired public property, donating resources to nonprofit groups for reuse

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:53:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030157.aspx
- anchor: #n1799337
- Companies mentioned: 雲林縣議會、雲林家扶中心、恩主公慈善會、林頭社區發展協會

Facts:
- About 1,000 families receive support from the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families

## Extreme heat grips Europe; railways and airports face a “silent disaster”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:51:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030156.aspx
- anchor: #n1799338
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲之星、哥白尼氣候變化服務、Climate X、安聯風險諮詢

Facts:
- Temperatures of 55 degrees Celsius
- An environment of 45 degrees Celsius
- 52 degrees Celsius
- 1萬3000公升水
- Europe's rate of warming is 2 times the global average
- Temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius

## AI深偽爭議 藍綠分赴北檢告發

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:48:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608030154.aspx
- anchor: #n1799340
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨、中國國民黨、中央社、台灣台北地方檢察署、內政部警政署刑事警察局

Facts:
- Huang Wei-che, July 31

## Ko Chih-en stresses support for national defense, saying every dollar of the budget should boost combat capabilities

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:45:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030153.aspx
- anchor: #n1799335
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、漢翔公司

Facts:
- Plans to invest NT$240 billion over 6 years
- NT$30 billion more than the Executive Yuan's version

## 軍公教待遇公聽會 民團籲調整指標法制化納基層代表

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:45:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608030152.aspx
- anchor: #n1799336
- Companies mentioned: 立法院司法及法制委員會、行政院人事行政總處、全國教師工會總聯合會、中華民國公教軍警消聯合總會、全國公務人員協會政策發展委員會、台灣教育產業工會

Facts:
- Adjustment rate reaches 14.7%
- Combined adjustment rate will reach 5.88%
- When the cumulative growth rate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaches a positive 5%
- Reviews should be conducted at least every 4 years

## Concerns over U.S.-Japan intervention in currency markets; Japanese stocks close lower

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:42:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030151.aspx
- anchor: #n1799331
- Companies mentioned: 日美

Facts:
- Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 falls 607.12 points
- Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 falls 607.12 points, or 0.94%
- Closes at 63754.90 points
- Tokyo Stock Price Index falls 43.27 points
- Tokyo Stock Price Index falls 43.27 points, or 1.08%
- Closes at 3960.03 points

## Chiang Wan-an and Hou You-yi take test ride on the Wanda-Zhonghe Line, pushing for completion in 2027

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:41:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030150.aspx
- anchor: #n1799332
- Companies mentioned: 台北捷運公司、中央社

Facts:
- Overall construction progress exceeds 85%
- The Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin Line is about 9.5 kilometers long
- There are 9 underground stations in total
- After the line opens, the trip from Zhonghe Senior High School Station to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Station will take just 14 minutes
- Commuting time will be cut from 38 minutes to 14 minutes
- An estimated 60,000 to 100,000 trips could be shifted
- 台北捷運公司 recently ordered 10 new trains

## Lai Jui-lung speaks up for the petrochemical industry, proposes 4 major strategies to support sustainable development

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:39:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030149.aspx
- anchor: #n1799333
- Companies mentioned: 台苯林

## 趙姬投資 faces financial crisis; 兆基屋管: customer interests will not be affected

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:38:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030148.aspx
- anchor: #n1799269
- Companies mentioned: 趙姬投資、寄居蟹管理顧問、兆基屋管

Facts:
- More than a hundred investors form a self-help group
- Toll-free customer service hotline (0800-666-444)

## Tech stocks lead gains as Taiwan shares open lower, turn positive and close up 266.66 points

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:37:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030147.aspx
- anchor: #n1799270
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、共同封裝光學（CPO）、聯發科、日月光投控、創意、鴻海、台達電、華星光、光聖、聯鈞、旺矽、全新、波若威、環宇-KY、閎康、聯亞、日電貿、三集瑞-KY、信昌電、國巨、金山電、蜜望實、華新科、華容、華邦電、晶豪科、南亞科、旺宏、鈺創

Facts:
- Taiwan shares close at 43386.41 points today, up 266.66 points
- Trading value reached NT$844.531 billion
- 鴻海 rises NT$2.5
- 聯發科 hits the daily limit, rising NT$355
- 日月光投控 also hits the daily limit, rising NT$55
- 創意 also hits the daily limit, rising NT$380
- 台達電 falls NT$60
- 上詮漲9.26%
- 華容 rises 5.64%

## Supplier of oil made with tea seeds from a region where benzo[a]pyrene levels exceed standards says it is still looking into the matter

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:27:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030146.aspx
- anchor: #n1799267
- Companies mentioned: 永豐餘生技、威加國際、源春製油廠、台北市衛生局、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署、陳姓農民

Facts:
- 台灣苦茶籽9成5仰賴進口
- Fines range from NT$40,000 to NT$4 million

## Man seeks care for fatigue and poor sleep, diagnosed with hyperthyroidism; doctor urges people to watch for warning signs

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:27:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030145.aspx
- anchor: #n1799268
- Companies mentioned: 台大醫院、新竹台大分院、中央社

Facts:
- 1名55歲許姓男子
- Low blood oxygen (below 94%)

## High-temperature alerts issued for 10 counties and cities; Taoyuan reaches 38.8 degrees in the afternoon

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:21:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030144.aspx
- anchor: #n1799247
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Taoyuan District in Taoyuan City records the highest temperature at 38.8 degrees Celsius
- Shilin District in Taipei reaches 38 degrees
- Temperatures above 37 degrees recorded in New Taipei, Chiayi and Pingtung
- Highs are forecast to reach 36 degrees or above

## 中聯油脂 attends July 3 oil-products meeting; Taichung City Government releases meeting minutes

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:21:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030140.aspx
- anchor: #n1799251
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂股份有限公司、中央社、民主進步黨、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署、台中市政府、台中食品藥物安全處

Facts:
- Taichung City Government should schedule inspections annually, but has not sampled 中聯油脂 for 8 years
- Urges the central government to apply the same standards and fully disclose the meeting minutes for the policy stating that products made with less than 20% problematic oil do not need to be removed from shelves

## August electronics and financial futures both fall

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:20:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030143.aspx
- anchor: #n1799248

Facts:
- Taipei stocks rise 266.66 points today to close at 43386.41 points
- August electronics futures close at 2762.1 points, down 22 points
- Premium of 6.58 points
- August financial futures close at 3160.2 points, down 74.4 points
- Discount of 60.4 points
- Electronics spot market closes at 2755.52 points, up 19.69 points
- Financial spot market closes at 3220.6 points, down 30.57 points

## Taiwan stock index futures fall 497 points in August

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:19:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030142.aspx
- anchor: #n1799249
- Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所

Facts:
- Taipei stocks gain 266.66 points at the close today, ending at 43386.41 points
- August TAIEX futures close at 43230 points, down 497 points
- Trading value totaled NT$844.531 billion
- August futures at 43727 points
- September futures at 43888 points
- Trading volume: 69,279 contracts
- Trading volume: 321 contracts

## WSJ: Russian authorities forcibly drag men off the streets for military service; fears of a second mobilization grow

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:18:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030141.aspx
- anchor: #n1799250
- Companies mentioned: The Wall Street Journal、俄羅斯聯邦安全局、中央社

Facts:
- Bring a friend to a recruitment center and receive 100,000 rubles
- Russian military deaths and injuries estimated at 30,000 to 40,000 per month

## British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens; Afghan suspect arrested

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030138.aspx
- anchor: #n1799253
- Companies mentioned: 國際刑警組織、英國國家打擊犯罪局、蘇格蘭警方

Facts:
- A 26-year-old man has been arrested
- The deceased was a 38-year-old British woman
- Her body was found on July 18 in a suitcase inside an abandoned building in the Kypseli district
- The victim was Elisabeth-Jane Ross, from Scotland. She arrived in Greece on June 26
- She then stayed at a friend's home in the Piraeus district until July 10

## Joseph Wu: China's hybrid warfare threat extends across the First Island Chain; urges countries to work together in response

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608030139.aspx
- anchor: #n1799252
- Companies mentioned: 日經亞洲、中央社

Facts:
- U.S.-Taiwan trade, investment and arms sales all reach their highest levels in decades

## Southern Country Reading Festival set to open, with 萬城目學 and 妹島和世 appearing in person in Pingtung

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:15:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608030137.aspx
- anchor: #n1799243
- Companies mentioned: 萬城目學、妹島和世、屏東縣政府文化處、屏東縣立美術館、恆春文化中心劇場館

Facts:
- More than 40 talks and guided walks
- August to December

## Kaohsiung's Landian Elementary School completed and opened; classes begin Aug. 31

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:14:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030136.aspx
- anchor: #n1799244
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市、高雄市教育局

Facts:
- There were about 200 trees originally
- Nearly 2,000 metric tons of carbon emissions reduced in total
- Landian Elementary School covers 2.95 hectares
- Landian Elementary School has a total of 48 classes
- 25 classes have opened so far
- 475 people in total
- The nonprofit kindergarten can enroll 40 children
- The public childcare center can also provide 60 places
- Classes will officially begin on August 31

## Hopes Legislature will not cut or freeze 公視 funding; Hu Yuan-hui says he is willing to forgo his salary

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:09:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608030135.aspx
- anchor: #n1799245
- Companies mentioned: 公視、Facebook、Google

Facts:
- More than NT$1 billion
- More than 50 公視 producers
- More than 100,000 people respond
- A total of 64 hours, 43 minutes and 57 seconds

## Economic Committee inspects Taichung; Cheng Chao-hsin hopes to boost the entire drone industry

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030134.aspx
- anchor: #n1799246
- Companies mentioned: 中山科學研究院

The Legislative Yuan’s Economic Committee inspected the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology’s Taichung campus. Taichung Deputy Mayor Cheng Chao-hsin urged the central government to allocate funding to balance drone industry resources between central and southern Taiwan and build a technology cluster.

Facts:
- Taichung Deputy Mayor Cheng Chao-hsin urged the central government to boost the drone industry supply chain in central and southern Taiwan.
- Cheng Chao-hsin said related budgets for Chiayi and Tainan have exceeded ten billion yuan.

## 115 National Day fireworks to light up the east coast under the theme Taiwan, the Austronesian Island

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:05:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030132.aspx
- anchor: #n1799147
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 115 National Day fireworks

## DPP accuses officials of negligence in kindergarten child abuse cases; Taipei City says violations will be punished without leniency

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:02:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608030133.aspx
- anchor: #n1799146
- Companies mentioned: 夏莉絲國際幼兒園、夏莉絲集團、台北市政府教育局、民進黨

Facts:
- A cumulative 13 complaints filed through the 1999 hotline
- More than a hundred children victimized
- Cumulative fines total NT$2.352 million

## 35.6% of households are exposed to secondhand smoke; 國健署 warns that brief exposure harms health

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:59:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030131.aspx
- anchor: #n1799143
- Companies mentioned: 國健署、衛生福利部、美國疾病管制與預防中心

Facts:
- The secondhand smoke exposure rate among Taiwanese households has reached 35.6%.
- 28.9% in 111
- An increase of 6.7%
- A 39-year smoking history

## 台糖 refuses to accept problematic oil from 中聯; Tainan City government says it has no reporting obligation because it is not at the raw-material end

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:58:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030130.aspx
- anchor: #n1799144
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、中聯、台南市政府、台中市政府、台糖總公司、台中市政府衛生局、台南市衛生局、中聯油脂

## Police and prosecutors bust a cross-border 竹聯幫 crime ring and seize etomidate worth tens of millions

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:57:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608030129.aspx
- anchor: #n1799145
- Companies mentioned: 竹聯幫

Facts:
- Drugs with an estimated market value of about NT$12 million
- Could be diluted to make about 5,700 vape cartridges
- The man surnamed Huang was released on NT$200,000 bail

## Accused of taking customers’ money and fleeing, 台中丹趣淘旅行社 has its license revoked by the Tourism Administration

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:55:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030128.aspx
- anchor: #n1799006
- Companies mentioned: 台中丹趣淘旅行社、洋碁國際旅行社、交通部觀光署

Facts:
- The company was ordered to suspend its travel agency business for 3 months

## Finance Ministry clarifies 3 major misconceptions about EZ WAY; online authorization replacing paper forms can protect personal data

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:54:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030127.aspx
- anchor: #n1799007
- Companies mentioned: 關貿網路公司、EZ WAY易利委、關貿公司、汎宇

Facts:
- The Ministry of Finance is the largest shareholder, with a 36.11% stake as of the end of April this year
- 目前單月約有400多萬份簡易報關會使用EZ WAY
- 占整體報關比例約7成
- 另有3成使用紙本委任等途徑
- Service fees range from NT$0.8 to NT$3.5

## Global warming threatens corals; 中研院 reveals how symbiotic bacteria boost tolerance

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:54:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030126.aspx
- anchor: #n1799008
- Companies mentioned: 中研院、國際微生物生態學會期刊、國立高雄科技大學

Facts:
- Identified 31 types of coral cell
- The experiment took nearly 10 years

## Taiwan stocks fluctuate before closing higher, ending up 266.66 points

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:51:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030125.aspx
- anchor: #n1799009
- Companies mentioned: 聯發科、日月光投控、創意、台積電、台達電

Taiwan stocks fluctuated before ending higher on the 3rd, as electronics stocks including 聯發科 and ASE surged. The weighted index closed up 266.66 points.

Facts:
- Up 266.66 points
- The weighted index closed at 43,386.41 points
- Up 0.62%
- Trading value reached NT$844.531 billion
- 台積電 closed down NT$55
- Closed at NT$2,370
- Up NT$355
- Closed at NT$3,910
- Up 55 yuan
- Closed at NT$610
- Up NT$380
- Closed at NT$4,185
- Down NT$60
- Closed at NT$1,580
- The electronics subindex rose 0.72%
- The financial subindex fell 0.94%
- The OTC index rose 4.32

## Attention, group travelers! 2 well-known Taiwanese travel agencies ordered to suspend operations over financial difficulties, licenses revoked; full list of dissolved agencies

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153568
- anchor: #n1800774
- Companies mentioned: 丹趣淘旅行社、洋碁國際旅行社、啟程旅行社、米飯旅行社、安美旅行社、享玩旅行社、大來國際旅行社、和成旅行社、百世旅行社、跨海旅行社、星辰旅行社、日暉國際綜合旅行社、迦勒興旅行社、天齊旅行社、金元玉旅行社、亞洲旅行社、米淇國際旅行社、菲美運通旅行社、鉅承旅行社、華夏國際旅行社、本質生活旅行社、歐樂旅行社、滙豐旅行社、經典旅行社、華夏大地旅行社、福安旅行社、亞新國際旅行社、小馬國際旅行社、台灣國際旅行社、新力旅行社、享台灣旅行社、禾群旅行社、金航國際旅行社、世方旅行社、優質旅行社、金昌旅行社、興隆旅行社、駘翔旅行社、再興國際旅行社、金興旅行社、瑞麒旅行社、百科旅行社、大宏旅行社、昇漢旅行社、台灣便利旅行社、台塑旅行社、中證旅行社、天王遊旅行社

Taiwan’s tourism authorities announced the suspension of operations and revocation of the licenses of 2 travel agencies over financial problems and unpaid security deposits. To protect consumers’ rights, they published a list of more than 60 agencies that have suspended operations or faced penalties.

## Kumamoto earthquake》永旺夢樂城 explosion claims wife’s life; husband blames himself: Why didn’t I warn her, “Don’t go back”?

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:57:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153606
- anchor: #n1800775
- Companies mentioned: 永旺夢樂城

A blast at 永旺夢樂城 Kumamoto in Kumamoto Prefecture killed a 39-year-old female store manager, leaving her husband consumed by guilt over being unable to protect her. He regrets not telling his wife “Don’t bother coming home” during their final phone call and vowed at her funeral to fulfill her unrealized dreams.

## 2026 Father’s Day deals guide》Pork chop set meals from NT$199, 王品 gives away lobster, 瓦城 offers travel prizes; how to choose restaurant reservations wisely

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:53:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153603
- anchor: #n1800776
- Companies mentioned: 福勝亭、王品牛排、瓦城泰統集團、享鴨、莆田、丰禾

台湾の飲食チェーン各社が父親節に向けたプロモーションを展開。福勝亭が199円定食、王品が姓名条件でロブスター贈呈、瓦城が旅行チケット抽選など、顧客誘致を強化。

## U.S.-China armed robot race begins; Trump’s son serves as adviser as mysterious U.S. “gun-toting robot” developer is revealed

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:53:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153607
- anchor: #n1800777
- Companies mentioned: Foundation Future Industries、Anduril Industries、Shield AI、RTX、Lockheed Martin、General Dynamics、Northrop Grumman、Ghost Robotics

The US-China race to develop military AI robots is intensifying. San Francisco startup Foundation Future Industries is developing an armed-capable humanoid robot called “Phantom,” with Eric Trump serving as an adviser. The Pentagon is advancing a human-machine collaboration strategy.

## Does customs clearance through EZ Way cost money? Customs Administration clarifies the truth about online authorization: only this group has to pay

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:49:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153599
- anchor: #n1800778
- Companies mentioned: 関貿ネットワーク株式会社

The Customs Administration explained that customs brokers pay the fees for using the EZ Way app, while it is free for ordinary users. It also emphasized the security of its online authorization system for protecting personal information.

## 兆基 affiliates, a rental management leader, face a debt crisis worth tens of billions! Chairman admits investment failure; company bonds may not be repaid

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:48:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153593
- anchor: #n1800779
- Companies mentioned: 兆基集團、趙姬投資、寄居蟹管理顧問、兆基屋管

An affiliate of Taiwan property management giant Chao Chi Group has defaulted on about ¥10 billion in debt, prompting 187 investors to form a self-help group. Skepticism has emerged over a proposal to repay them with shares in an unlisted company.

## Foreign investors’ net short positions in Taiwan index futures surge past 90,000 contracts! 台積電 slide weighs on Taiwan stocks’ gains; three major institutional investors sell a net NT$18.776 billion

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:44:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153601
- anchor: #n1800780
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科

Foreign investors increased their short positions in Taiwan index futures to more than 90,000 contracts, while a decline in 台積電 held back gains in Taiwan stocks. The 3 major institutional investors were net sellers of ¥18.776 billion, underscoring the market’s cautious stance.

## Bai Lu and Wang Hedi’s 《以愛為營》 is not the lowest-rated! Top 10 lowest-rated Netflix Chinese dramas of the past 5 years; the top-ranked show is worse than 祝緒丹’s 《遇龍》

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153598
- anchor: #n1800781
- Companies mentioned: Netflix

Facts:
- 《你微笑時很美》 fell even further, to 3.3 points
- 《珠簾玉幕》 | Douban rating: 5.6 points
- 《長月燼明》 | Douban rating: 5.6 points
- 《花間令》 | Douban rating: 5.2 points
- 《我是真的愛你》 | Douban rating: 4.6 points
- 《以愛為營》 | Douban rating: 4.3 points
- 《嘉南傳》 | Douban rating: 4.0 points
- 《我和我們在一起》｜豆瓣評分：3.7分
- 《遇龍》 | Douban rating: 3.7 points
- 《鏡·雙城》 | Douban rating: 3.5 points

## U.S. and Europe fail to contain “China shock 2.0” as Beijing insists on industrial subsidies; Communist Party flagship media defends low consumption

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:36:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153600
- anchor: #n1800782
- Companies mentioned: Rhodium Group、McKinsey Global Institute、OECD、Bank of Italy

China is defending its subsidies for advanced industries and its low-consumption model as it approaches trade negotiations with the United States and Europe. This reflects Beijing’s confidence, but delays in structural reforms are raising international concerns.

## Not philosophy or history! The hardest-hit majors in 2026 university applications: “Students don’t want to study them, teachers lose their jobs”; professors lament their decline

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:32:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153577
- anchor: #n1800783

As AI advances, declining numbers of applicants to foreign language, law and politics, and humanities programs at Taiwanese universities have become a serious concern. Information technology and engineering programs remain popular. Students’ choices of university majors are being heavily influenced by industry demand.

## Gaza ceasefire glimmer of hope! Trump advances “disarmament” roadmap as Hamas agrees for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:30:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153586
- anchor: #n1800784

Hamas has agreed to a plan proposed by President Trump’s peace committee for the complete disarmament of the Gaza Strip. The move is seen as a historic step, but many challenges remain before it can be implemented.

## Metro stations offer more than just restrooms! Taipei Metro reveals 6 “hidden” free services: super convenient, even foreigners are amazed

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151164
- anchor: #n1800786

Taipei Metro has revealed 6 free services, including multilingual support, AI customer service, free sanitary pads and vomit bags, and fast charging, improving the passenger experience. The move strengthens its image as an international-friendly transit system and is highly valuable to tourists and commuters.

## 大學要「選校還是選系」？人力銀行曝最新數據：選對平均薪水高32%，5成上班族都後悔了

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153578
- anchor: #n1800785

A survey by yes123 job bank found that people who “choose a major over a school” earn an average of 32% more per month than those who “choose a school over a major.” Some 58.2% regret their choice of major, underscoring its importance.

## “EZ Way” turns out to be a private company! Is there a cybersecurity risk? Customs chief offers 3 clarifications: use is not mandatory

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:23:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153582
- anchor: #n1800787
- Companies mentioned: 關貿網路公司、汎宇

The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Administration clarified that use of “EZ WAY” is not mandatory, that it was not built under government contract, and that it does not charge the public. It emphasized that the service complies with information security requirements. The clarification aims to address public concerns about personal data leaks.

## 郵局帳戶「1服務」大變動！今天起全台同步上路，新規則影響一次看

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:15:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153594
- anchor: #n1800788
- Companies mentioned: 基富通証券

Chunghwa Post has partnered with 基富通証券, allowing postal savings account holders to trade funds online. The move simplifies procedures and reduces fees.

## “Holland’s” incredible appeal: Spider-Man: Brand New Day rakes in $355 million in North America on opening weekend; The Odyssey nears $1 billion after 3 weeks

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:13:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153591
- anchor: #n1800789
- Companies mentioned: ソニー・ピクチャーズ、マーベル・スタジオ

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” starring Tom Holland, grossed $355 million in its North American opening weekend, achieving the second-highest opening of all time. This is an important indicator of the enduring popularity of the Spider-Man franchise and the MCU.

## AI semiconductor stocks plunge, but markets remain strangely calm! Why have recent bubble bursts never triggered a financial crisis?

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:13:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153590
- anchor: #n1800790

Markets have remained broadly calm despite a sharp sell-off in AI-related semiconductor stocks. This is because the impact on the banking system has been limited and funds have been reallocated to other sectors. The key concern is that the bubble is shifting toward debt dependence.

## 周興哲’s 《來！金來號！》 isn’t the only good show! The 10 highest-rated HBO Max series in recent years: The Last of Us ranks 4th, while the top pick is addictive

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:02:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153585
- anchor: #n1800791
- Companies mentioned: HBO Max、Waystar Royco

Facts:
- 10 must-watch, highly rated HBO series from recent years

## Chunghwa, Far EasTone, Taiwan Mobile... Taiwan's 三 major telecom operators ranked by network speed! The winner’s download speed is 47% faster than the others

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153473
- anchor: #n1799410
- Companies mentioned: 中華電信、台湾大哥大、遠伝電信、Opensignal

International research firm Opensignal assessed the network quality of Taiwan’s 3 major telecom operators. 中華電信 won in 12 categories, with 5G speeds 47% faster than its competitors. 台湾大哥大 and 遠伝電信 also had advantages in reliability and availability, respectively.

## Nikkei Asia interviews Wu Chao-hsieh: China’s “hybrid warfare” threatens the First Island Chain, and Taiwan welcomes closer cooperation between Japan and the Philippines

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:57:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153581
- anchor: #n1799411

Taiwan National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu told Nikkei Asia that China is waging “hybrid warfare” across the First Island Chain. He said cooperation between Japan and the Philippines was encouraging and urged the international community to recognize the importance of Taiwan’s security to global supply chains.

## Household cleaning needs are changing rapidly as cleaning appliances enter an era of fast-paced upgrades; Roborock Stone Technology accelerates new product development with Taiwan as a key testing market

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:54:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153580
- anchor: #n1799412

Roborock Stone Technology is using Taiwan as a key market for validating global product development. In response to an aging population and diverse housing environments, it is accelerating technological upgrades and new use cases for smart cleaning appliances.

## The Odyssey ending explained: Are the Cyclops and Sirens actually not monsters? Nolan reveals the hero’s most vulnerable side

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:48:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153579
- anchor: #n1799413

Director Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” reinterprets ancient Greek mythology through the lens of war-related PTSD and psychological realism, earning a 97% positive rating. Shot entirely in IMAX 70mm, the film delivers an immersive experience, while Matt Damon’s portrayal of an exhausted hero has become a talking point.

## One instant coffee from 全聯 is so good you won’t go back! Fans praise its “rich aroma, smooth taste and no sour aftertaste”: as good as freshly brewed coffee

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:43:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11147942
- anchor: #n1799414
- Companies mentioned: 雀巢、全聯、dripo、摩可納、UCC、囍瑞

雀巢’s new Gold 3-in-1 instant latte, sold at 全聯, has sparked online discussion for its rich, smooth taste and affordable price of 12 yuan per cup. It has been praised as being just as good as freshly brewed coffee. The product meets consumer demand for high-quality, affordable coffee.

## EZ WAY is not a government app, yet real-name registration is mandatory! Online shoppers are stunned, saying “all our personal data is leaking”; Customs Administration issues latest response

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:35:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153561
- anchor: #n1799415
- Companies mentioned: 関貿ネットワーク

Taiwanese cross-border online shoppers discovered that the commonly used EZ WAY app is run by a private company, not the government, prompting concerns about personal data and fees. The Customs Administration clarified that using it is not mandatory and said online authorization is intended to improve security.

## An army of cats takes over Huashan Ding this summer for a cute food-and-travel experience

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:32:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5537600
- anchor: #n1799416
- Companies mentioned: 天成文旅、貓咪大戰爭（PONOS）

天成文旅 Huashan Ding has teamed up with The Battle Cats for a limited-time themed dining event featuring special dishes and collectibles, attracting families and players and enriching the brand experience.

## Major new TRA rule to take effect nationwide in August! Big changes to ticketing and boarding rules: make a mistake and you may not be able to board; see the latest rules at a glance

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153524
- anchor: #n1799418
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵公司

To maintain ride quality and operational safety, the TRA announced that on weekends in August, non-reserved seating will be discontinued on EMU3000 New Tze-Chiang limited express trains on the western trunk line. All seats will be reserved, and passengers without reservations will not be able to board.

## Why did Taiwan stocks close higher while 0050 fell? Experts explain the unusual move: it was indeed a correction

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153563
- anchor: #n1799417
- Companies mentioned: 元大投信

Taiwan stocks rose 266 points today, but the 0050 ETF, which tracks the index, fell. Experts attributed the decline to a correction after an excessive premium the previous week, highlighting the risk of short-term market volatility. The phenomenon is affecting investors’ understanding of ETFs.

## Can unstable blood sugar make you more depressed? Doctor warns against eating sweets or drinking sugary beverages “at this time”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:29:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153560
- anchor: #n1799419

Unstable blood sugar levels may contribute to low mood and fatigue, with a high-carbohydrate diet playing a role. Dr. Chou Chien-an of First Day Clinic advocates improving diet to support both emotional well-being and metabolism.

## 鞠婧禕 and 劉學義’s In Blossom isn’t the worst! The 10 lowest-rated Chinese period dramas of the past 3 years: the top-ranked show scored just 4.2, worse than 陳哲遠’s Sword and Fairy 4

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153537
- anchor: #n1799420

Ratings for Chinese historical dramas released from 2023 to 2025 have been poor. Many shows starring popular actors including Ju Jingyi, Yang Mi and Xu Kai made the rankings, highlighting viewers’ disappointment.

## Trump administration’s new tactic: companies must give up “equity” to get funding. The 7 semiconductor firms receiving U.S. grants and the reasons behind the move

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:26:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153566
- anchor: #n1799421
- Companies mentioned: GlobalFoundries、Kepler、Multibeam Corporation、Extropic、Thintronics、OBSIDIA Semiconductors、Aeluma

The US Department of Commerce is providing $874 million in subsidies to 7 semiconductor companies in exchange for minority stakes. The aim is to promote technological innovation and strengthen supply chains.

## After-hours update: Taiwan stocks close up 266 points despite 台積電 falling NT$55! 國巨 and 華邦電 close at the daily limit

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:20:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153558
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622555-en.html
- anchor: #n1799422
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、聯發科

Taiwan’s stock market surged today despite volatility, with the weighted index rising 266.66 points. 台積電 fell ¥55, but 聯發科 climbed to the daily limit, supporting the market. Technology stocks, including semiconductor and memory-module makers, were strong, while traditional-industry and automotive-related shares were weak.

## The Atypical Family and Can This Love Be Translated? lose out! The top Netflix series of the first half of 2026 is revealed: over 100 million views and an ending no one saw coming

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:14:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153541
- anchor: #n1799423

Netflix released viewing data for the first half of 2026, with new thriller “His and Her Lies” topping the list with 104 million views. Korean drama “Iron Fist Education” recorded 48.2 million views, the most for a non-English-language title.

## Latest update on Typhoon Dolphin! Forecast track, possible typhoon day off, impact probability and landfall prospects: everything you need to know

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:06:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153559
- anchor: #n1799425

Typhoon No. 13, “White Dolphin,” has weakened to a moderate typhoon, but its circulation remains extensive, and it is expected to approach south of the Ryukyu Islands around the 8th. Heavy rain is forecast for northern Taiwan and the central mountains, requiring vigilance over Father’s Day weekend.

## Tourism plunges in one Taiwan county: visitor numbers down by 80,000 over 4 years, a 30% drop; tourism operators struggle as experts reveal the reasons

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153481
- anchor: #n1799070

The number of tourists visiting Penghu has declined for 4 consecutive years, falling by more than 80,000 in June 2023. Industry representatives cited the rise of overseas travel and a loss of cost competitiveness.

## U.S. and Ukraine sign drone technology-sharing agreement; Zelensky reveals the real goal: selling the technology to Gulf states

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:57:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153557
- anchor: #n1799071

Ukraine and the United States have signed an agreement to share drone technology. President Zelenskyy is seeking to sell the technology to Gulf states and use battlefield experience to enter the international defense market.

## 貓咪大戰爭攻佔華山町 限量餐點萌翻暑假

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:54:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153555
- anchor: #n1799072
- Companies mentioned: 天成文旅華山町、貓咪大戰爭

天成文旅華山町’s restaurant and bar has teamed up with 貓咪大戰爭 for a limited-time event featuring themed dishes and collectibles, drawing fans to take part. The move strengthens brand engagement and targets summer business.

## Is there medical evidence that “children should eat less sugar for their health”? Hong Kong University of Science and Technology study: eating less sugar before age 2 lowers dementia risk by 23%

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:40:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153551
- anchor: #n1799073
- Companies mentioned: Cochrane、Aston University、Alzheimer’s Research UK

A Hong Kong University of Science and Technology study found that reducing sugar intake before age 2 may lower dementia risk by 23%. Based on a natural experiment involving Britain’s postwar sugar rationing, the findings are significant for understanding the link between early nutrition and brain health.

## Beijing Watch | China’s new outbound travel rules take effect Sept. 15! Border controls set to tighten, travelers may not find out they can’t leave until they reach the airport

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:12:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153530
- anchor: #n1799074

China will implement new entry and exit regulations from September 15, 2026, allowing it to restrict travel abroad on national security grounds. The rules will constrain freedom of movement, with technology workers and people involved in overseas activities expected to be particularly affected.

## “Helping stabilize the yen serves U.S. national interests!” U.S. and Japan confirm joint intervention in currency markets to prevent the yen from hitting a 40-year low

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:05:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153550
- anchor: #n1799075

Japan and the United States jointly intervened in the currency market to stem the yen’s decline. The coordinated action, the first in 40 years, signaled a focus on financial stability.

## Public Television Service faces NT$1 billion in budget cuts and freezes! Chair Hu Yuan-hui says he is willing to go without a salary and hopes the Legislative Yuan will approve the budget

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153549
- anchor: #n1799076

More than ¥1 billion in funding for Taiwan’s public broadcaster, PTS, was frozen or cut by the Legislative Yuan, prompting chair Hu Yuan-hui to urge approval, saying he was prepared to serve without pay. The international outreach platform TaiwanPlus is also affected.

## Japan maintains global leadership in semiconductor materials as China and South Korea rapidly catch up in memory

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:50:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6556961
- anchor: #n1800707
- Companies mentioned: 信越化學、SUMCO、東京應化、JSR、鎧俠、三星電子、SK海力士、長鑫存儲

Japanese companies remain leaders in the semiconductor materials market, with 信越化學 and SUMCO together holding 44.1% of the silicon wafer market. China and South Korea are rapidly catching up in memory, as the industry shifts toward an order-based model, reflecting structural changes driven by AI.

## DRAM scaling reaches its limits, sparking a 3D memory-stacking battle among Samsung, SK hynix and Kioxia

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:20:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557023
- anchor: #n1800708
- Companies mentioned: サムスン電子、SKハイニクス、キオクシア、SanDisk

With AI demand growing, DRAM and NAND miniaturization has reached its limits, and Samsung, SKハイニクス and キオクシア are launching a new contest in 3D stacking technology. The battle for leadership in next-generation memory is intensifying.

## Want to avoid being labeled as weakening the dollar? U.S. turns to the euro to curb the yen’s decline

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:20:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6556996
- anchor: #n1800710
- Companies mentioned: ニューヨーク連邦準備銀行、フランス農業信贷銀行、ニュージーランド銀行、モルガン・スタンレー、国際決済銀行

The US Treasury intervened in the currency market using the euro as an intermediary, rather than the dollar, to curb the yen’s weakness. The move aimed to preserve consistency with its strong-dollar policy and is affecting international markets.

## U.S. and Japan buy yen together for the first time in 15 years; yen rises 4%, but history suggests the move may not reverse the medium- to long-term trend

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:20:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557017
- anchor: #n1800709
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行（BOJ）、米連邦準備制度（Fed）、ニューヨーク連邦準備銀行、富蘭克林・テンプルトン研究所、ピーターソン国際経済研究所（PIIE）、国際通貨基金（IMF）、花旗（Citigroup）

Japan and the United States jointly intervened to buy yen for the first time in 15 years. The yen rose 4%, but the longer-term trend of yen weakness is likely to continue unless the underlying interest-rate differential changes.

## Investors unfazed by market crash! Number of 0050 investors tops 3.5 million, a record and nearly 500,000 more than 台積電

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:17:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557038
- anchor: #n1800711
- Companies mentioned: 元大證券、台積電、群益投信、統一投信、中信投信

The number of investors in the Yuanta Taiwan Top 50 (0050) ETF topped 3.5 million, nearly 500,000 more than 台積電, setting a record. After sharp market volatility, funds continued to flow into large-cap ETFs, signaling strong investor confidence in index products.

## Putting earthquake concerns behind it! Kung Ming-hsin says JASM’s second Kumamoto plant is progressing smoothly; Taiwan-Japan trade exceeds US$84.8 billion

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:17:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557036
- anchor: #n1800712
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、日東電工、JASM

Taiwan Economics Minister Kung Ming-hsin announced deeper Taiwan-Japan semiconductor cooperation, with the JASM Kumamoto plant progressing smoothly and bilateral trade reaching US$84.8 billion. The development strengthens global supply chains and carries strategic significance.

## Foreign investors bought for just one day before selling again; investment trusts added NT$21 billion, while the three major institutional investors posted net sales of NT$18.776 billion

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:14:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557044
- anchor: #n1800713

Taiwan’s stock market saw foreign investors sell while investment trusts bought more than ¥21 billion today, and the index briefly rose 650 points. It closed at 43,386.41 points, recovering above its ten-day moving average and demonstrating market resilience.

## Amid the AI boom, memory makers enjoy US$90 billion in cash flow

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6556962
- anchor: #n1800714
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、美光、三星電子、鎧俠、Sandisk、亞馬遜、Alphabet、特斯拉、Apple、長鑫存儲、長江存儲

Rising demand for AI servers has brought memory manufacturers $90 billion in cash inflows. Meanwhile, high costs have weakened free cash flow at major cloud providers.

## Rejecting claims of a “cover-up”! Kung Ming-hsin clarifies oil product facts: semifinished goods were stored and did not leave 中油; 台糖 has fulfilled its responsibility as the “buyer”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:58:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557020
- anchor: #n1799341
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、中油

Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin addressed the issue involving 台糖’s oil products, stressing that they were semi-finished products and had not entered the market. He said 台糖, as the buyer, had properly rejected the shipment and denied allegations of concealing information.

## Moxa launches fanless vPAC server compliant with IEC 61850-3, targeting substations to improve management efficiency

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:34:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557019
- anchor: #n1799342

Moxa has announced its DA-920E series of fanless vPAC servers, compliant with IEC 61850-3. The series improves substation automation and management efficiency, advancing digitalization in the power industry.

## Amid the impact of deleveraging, the semiconductor industry moves from cyclical swings to a long-term contract era driven by orders

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6556960
- anchor: #n1799343
- Companies mentioned: サムスン電子、SKハイニクス、マイクロン・テクノロジー、HD現代電力、フォード、ゼネラルモーターズ、現代モビス

Driven by AI demand, the semiconductor industry is shifting from a price-led model to an “order-led” model focused on long-term contracts and fulfilling orders. Samsung, SKハイニクス and Micron are expanding LTAs that include advance payments.

## International flight fuel surcharges to rise from Aug. 9; long-haul fares up 211 yuan and short-haul fares up 81 yuan

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:27:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557007
- anchor: #n1799344
- Companies mentioned: 中華航空、長榮航空、星宇航空

Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration announced that international flight fuel surcharges will rise from August 9. Rates will increase for both short- and long-haul flights, and airlines will be required to disclose information.

## Will EZWay charge fees, and does it have security flaws? Customs Administration clarifies 3 misconceptions: downloading is not mandatory, it charges nothing, and paper documents are still accepted

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:15:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6557006
- anchor: #n1799345
- Companies mentioned: 關貿網路公司、范宇

The Ministry of Finance’s Customs Administration addressed misconceptions that the EZWay app is mandatory, charges fees and poses cybersecurity risks. Director-General Peng Ying-wei clarified 3 points, stressing that it is a voluntary, free and secure customs clearance tool with 7.59 million users.

## Taiwan stocks outperform Asian markets but face monthly moving-average resistance; gains narrow to 266 points, closing at 43,386

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:13:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6556984
- anchor: #n1799346
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、日月光投控、欣興、智邦、國巨、華新科、日電貿、三集瑞-KY、信昌電、千如、金山電、天二科技

Taiwan stocks rose against the trend in Asian markets, closing up 266.66 points at 43,386.41, with trading volume shrinking to NT$844.5 billion. Weighted stocks including 台積電 pulled back, while technology stocks such as MediaTek performed strongly and passive components continued to rally. Technically, the index faced resistance at the monthly moving average, and the rebound may lose steam.

## Nomura Investment Trust Taiwan stock manager’s notes: Valuations and positioning are correcting faster, creating opportunities to buy on dips

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:11:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6552264
- anchor: #n1799347
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、OpenAI

Nomura Investment Trust said that despite concerns over NVIDIA financing and China’s AI advances, Taiwan stocks have solid fundamentals, with AI investment and supply-chain momentum continuing. The valuation correction offers an opportunity to buy on dips.

## Is SK海力士’s sharp drop unjustified? UBS sees AI upgrades as a catalyst and long-term contracts as support, with a target price of 3 million won

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:10:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6556986
- anchor: #n1799348
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士

SK海力士 shares have fallen 52% from their peak, but UBS considers the decline unjustified, maintaining a Buy rating and a target price of 3 million won, citing AI demand and long-term contracts as support for long-term earnings.

## U.S. crypto legislation hits a roadblock! Trump family’s US$1.4 billion in crypto income sparks a conflict-of-interest storm

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6556114
- anchor: #n1799010
- Companies mentioned: 世界自由金融、SEC、CFTC、xBratAI

The US cryptocurrency bill, the “Clarity Act,” is facing difficulties over conflicts of interest related to $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency income earned by President Trump’s family. The bill’s passage is in doubt, potentially affecting market confidence.

## Another model with more than two trillion parameters after Kimi K3! Alibaba unveils next-generation AI model Qwen3.8-MAX, shares surge more than 7%

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:50:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6556890
- anchor: #n1799011
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic

Alibaba announced its 2.4 trillion-parameter AI model, Qwen3.8-MAX, and its share price rose more than 7%. Following Kimi K3, it is drawing attention as China's first model to exceed 2 trillion parameters.

## After U.S.-Japan intervention, is the yen carry trade and the era of “Mrs. Watanabe” about to end?

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:47:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6556964
- anchor: #n1799012
- Companies mentioned: 美國、日本、信金資產管理、瑞穗銀行、麥格理集團、大和證券、盛寶市場、Wellington Altus

Facts:
- The yen briefly rose 1.4% against the dollar, reaching a nearly 3-month high of 155.20

## Joint U.S.-Japan intervention shocks currency markets as short-yen trades face headwinds

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:37:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6556131
- anchor: #n1799013
- Companies mentioned: みずほ銀行、三井住友信託銀行、マッコーリー・グループ、Gaitame.com研究所、大和証券、信金アセットマネジメント、ゴールドマン・サックス・ジャパン、フィリップ証券、IGオーストラリア、Eastspring Investments、Reed Capital、盛宝市場、Pelham Smithers Associates

Japan and the United States jointly intervened in the currency market, signaling their resolve to curb the yen's decline. This has increased the risks of yen-selling trades and is also affecting Japanese stocks.

## Stocks in focus: NVIDIA says CPO is entering mass production, sending multiple optical communications stocks to limit-up

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:21:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6556968
- anchor: #n1799014
- Companies mentioned: 聯亞、光聖、聯鈞、波若威、華星光、光環、上詮、前鼎、統新、眾達-KY

NVIDIA announced that CPO technology will enter mass production, driving several Taiwanese optical communications stocks to limit-up. The move signals rising demand for AI infrastructure and major business opportunities for supply-chain companies.

## More than 1,500 high-net-worth clients make an impact! Chang Hwa Bank posts record first-half profit and EPS, sees AUM climbing further before year-end

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:20:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6551787
- anchor: #n1799015

Chang Hwa Bank reported first-half net profit of NT$11.314 billion after tax and EPS of NT$0.94, both records for the period. It benefited from explosive growth in wealth management for high-net-worth clients and expanded services in line with the Asian asset management center policy.