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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 144 items from 3 sources; Japan, 116 items from 1 source.
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Taiwanese bubble tea brand 老賴茶棧 is launching its first collaboration with 『HUNTER×HUNTER』, releasing 13 limited-edition character cups and 4 new white peach oolong drinks from Aug. 3. The collaboration is expected to excite fans and draw customers.
Taipei’s 小羊カード社 has collapsed, causing losses of 300 million yen. A card expert pointed to 3 suspicious practices, but many customers suffered losses.
Companies mentioned：小羊カード社
To mark the 100th anniversary of the publication of the original Winnie-the-Pooh book, wedding jewelry brand ALUXE has launched the Honey Halo collaboration ring collection. Inspired by honey and honeycombs, the designs combine yellow and white diamonds to turn the emotions of a fairy tale into an eternal promise. The products are now available in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore.
Companies mentioned：Disney
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Companies mentioned：愛奇藝、豆瓣
Original高雄市長陳其邁宣布全國首座全鋼構國小「藍田國小」將於8月31日開學。該校耗資10.7億元，融合淨零減碳與永續設計，具備太陽能發電與儲能系統，成為教育與綠建築典範。
A 21-year-old man from Sanchong District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, was sentenced to 3 months in prison for skipping his military service examination without authorization, leaving the country under the pretext of tourism and failing to return for 2 years. The case was described as a serious incident undermining fairness in the military service system.
Taiwanese gift brand 鴻鼎菓子 has unveiled 3 creative cookies for the Mid-Autumn Festival, reimagining traditional Taiwanese flavors such as egg-yolk pastries and barbecue. It is also launching limited-edition packaging and social contribution initiatives, while stepping up its outreach to the B2C and corporate gift markets.
China will tighten exit bans from Sept. 15 for people involved in export control violations or acts related to national security. The measures aim to prevent technology leaks and will also affect activities abroad. Experts warn that freedom of movement will be restricted.
Companies mentioned：アリババ、DeepSeek、Manus、Meta
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Companies mentioned：義美、杜老爺、31冰淇淋、Baskin Robbins 31、meiji、明治、Niseko、新雪口、小美冰淇淋、Häagen-Dazs、哈根達斯、WA!COOKIES、COLD STONE、酷聖石冰淇淋、阿奇儂
Taiwanese young heavy rock band 「紙鳶Seizer」 will perform at Thailand’s major Monster Music Festival through the Taipei Music Center and the 「Open Lab」 program of 日月光文教基金會. The band earned high praise at its first international stage overseas.
Companies mentioned：日月光文教基金會、臺北流行音樂中心
Original高雄市長陳其邁上任後連續五年達成零舉借，受限債務減少312億元，並透過自償性融資推動軌道建設與社宅，展現財政紀律與城市發展的平衡。
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Companies mentioned：玉山金控、三商美邦人壽
DPP legislator 蘇巧慧 was on leave, yet her voting light lit up 47 times during Legislative Yuan votes. The Taiwan People's Party accused someone of pressing the button on her behalf, alleging document forgery and filing a report, and called for responsibility to be clarified.
Original台糖5月檢出中聯油脂原料苯駢芘超標，未通報僅換貨，遭批雙標。藍委陳菁徽引用衛福部「蘇丹紅」公文反駁，質疑標準不一，凸顯食安通報制度漏洞。
Companies mentioned：台灣糖業公司、中聯油脂、衛生福利部
“別海北海道牛乳,” sold at 全聯超市, has sparked a buying frenzy in Taiwan because its flavor closely resembles local Hokkaido milk. Consumers generally praise its rich, smooth taste, and it continues to sell well despite its higher price.
Companies mentioned：全聯超市
Writer Ku Ling listed the 10 biggest shortcomings of Taiwanese people, sparking widespread resonance and discussion. He stressed that the aim was to encourage self-reflection and social progress.
Typhoon No. 13 Baidolphin is approaching Taiwan, with Keelung, Taipei and New Taipei facing the highest chances of storm impact. Local governments will decide whether to declare a day off based on conditions, drawing widespread public attention.
LINE announced that it will discontinue its short-form video service LINE VOOM in the Taiwan market on Sept. 30, 2026. Users should back up their data in advance.
Companies mentioned：TikTok、YouTube Shorts、Facebook、Instagram Reels
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Companies mentioned：《百花殺》、《千香》、《野狗骨頭》、《這一秒過火》、《愛情有煙火》、《莫離》、《問心2》、《燦如繁星》、《懸案》、《雀骨》
Taiwan Defense Minister Gu Lixiong has spent 2 years promoting civilian leadership, a reversal in military procurement priorities and reserve force reform. But a 210 billion yuan drone budget is stalled in the Legislative Yuan, posing challenges to military readiness upgrades.
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Companies mentioned：Ariana Grande、倫敦音樂劇《Sunday in the Park with George》、美國國家飲食失調協會、Elizabet Altunkara、克里夫蘭診所、Adam Borland
Hungkuo Delin University of Technology and Ching Hsi Rotary Club brought support to rural Hualien through donations of refurbished computers, campus murals and student hospitality services, putting university social responsibility into practice and promoting local revitalization. The cross-sector partnership brings together educational, charitable and industry resources and has far-reaching significance for rural development.
Companies mentioned：華經資訊企業公司、吉薇集思廣告公司、歐原品牌形象公司
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Companies mentioned：兆基屋管、趙姬投資、寄居蟹管理顧問、宏碁集團、Smart Days
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Companies mentioned：六福村、小人國、義大世界、麗寶樂園、劍湖山世界、綠舞莊園、尚順育樂世界、遠雄海洋公園、木棉花集團
Taiwan Otsuka will add Aumolertinib, Taiwan’s first domestically produced third-generation EGFR-TKI targeted lung cancer drug, to insurance coverage in August. Development, manufacturing and clinical data were all completed domestically, advancing local medical production and self-reliance in the pharmaceutical industry.
Star Tao snack noodles are celebrating 40 years in Taiwan with limited-edition larger packs, a points campaign, a 3D EasyCard and the brand’s first theme song music video, produced by Lin Lung-hsuan and featuring Wu Yi-hsuan. The promotions reward consumers and strengthen the brand image.
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Companies mentioned：信錦
The Taiwan Stock Exchange has revised its disposition stock system for the first time in 30 years, shortening the disposition period and increasing the frequency of trade matching to 2-minute intervals. The changes take effect on Aug. 10 and aim to improve neutrality and liquidity.
As tensions between アメリカ and イラン entered their 6th month, President Trump called off a military attack on Iran and shifted to diplomatic negotiations. Iran denied direct talks and is pursuing discussions with オマーン on safe shipping routes.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ、イラン、オマーン、イスラエル
Juying posted first-half 2026 earnings per share of 0.96 yuan, supported by strong demand for high-end insulation materials. It will expand capacity in Q3 to meet peak-season market demand. The financial performance reflects its competitive edge in semiconductor materials.
Global smartphone market revenue rose 7% year on year in the second quarter of 2026 to a record 109 billion US dollars. Apple’s revenue share reached 49%, driven mainly by strong demand for the iPhone 17 series, signaling a shift from competition over shipment volume to value-driven growth.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Samsung、Xiaomi、OPPO、vivo
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Companies mentioned：合勤控
Taiwan’s stock market rebounded quickly after a sharp drop, with sentiment shifting from panic to optimism. But analysts warn that investors should watch whether the rebound becomes a trend. This article examines current market conditions, noting a marked decline in margin balances, successive gains among leading stocks, and the influence of foreign investors and the Taiwan dollar on the market.
Companies mentioned：台积电、联发科、日月光、智邦、南亚科、国巨、緯穎、川湖、奇鋐
In July 2026, the number of building sale-and-transfer units across Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities reached 20,506, topping the 20,000 mark for the first time in 19 months. The main factors were an influx of funds from rising share prices and handovers of new homes, bringing renewed optimism to the market.
Companies mentioned：信義房屋、永慶房屋
South Korean presidential office policy chief Kim Yong-beom has been criminally charged over his alleged role in the aggressive introduction of high-risk leveraged ETFs. The move caused investor losses and market turmoil, sparking major political controversy.
Taiwan’s stock market has rebounded, with AI-related stocks in focus. A triple bottom in technical, capital-flow and fundamental terms has raised hopes for a recovery.
Companies mentioned：台積電、創意、聯發科、鴻海、緯穎、日月光投控、力成、京元電、聯亞、上詮、波若威、華星光、光環、台光電、南亞、聯茂、台燿
Starting Aug. 10, 2026, the Taiwan Stock Exchange will shorten trading restrictions on stocks under disposition to 5 days and introduce matching approximately every 2 minutes. The changes aim to improve market liquidity and are an important improvement for investors.
Analysts are sharply divided in their assessments of ChangXin Memory Technologies after its listing, with valuations ranging from 160 billion to 1.1 trillion dollars. The spread reflects both its technological potential and market risks, as well as its importance to China's drive for semiconductor self-sufficiency.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK 海力士、美光、野村國際、Tiger Fund Management、安本投資、晨星公司、Bold Wealth Partners、霸菱集團
Original微星が8月20日に1株4.2元の除息を実施し、9月17日に配当支払い。AI PC「RTX Spark」が欧中米で好調な受注を獲得し、成長の柱に。
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA
Sind Technology's second-quarter 2026 revenue reached a record NT$1.824 billion, while July revenue of NT$638 million also set a record for the same period. Driven by growth in both semiconductor and PCB equipment, full-year revenue is expected to rise 10-15% year over year and reach a new high.
Companies mentioned：台積電、臻鼎-KY、景碩
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Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、亞馬遜、蘋果、SK 海力士、超微、Sandisk、SpaceX、Lumentum、環宇、聯亞、華星光、上詮、全新、波若威、光聖、聯鈞、訊芯、汎銓、IET、光環、聯一光、緯創、華邦電、晶豪科、日電貿、南亞科、創意、中纖、映泰、華東、旺宏、光鼎、奇鋐、欣興、尖點、聯茂、陽程、信昌電、富喬、精材、金山電、能率、台燿、鈺創、亞電、萬潤、廣穎、新盛力、漢磊、群聯
The supply-demand crunch in memory chips driven by AI demand has been described as a “once-in-a-century flood,” while Apple and Qualcomm have warned of cost pressures. Nomura Securities forecasts that the DRAM market will grow to more than $2 trillion by 2030.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Qualcomm、SK Hynix、Samsung Electronics、Kioxia、SanDisk、NVIDIA、MediaTek、Unisoc
Taiwan's heavyweight stocks are taking a short-term breather, while small- and mid-cap stocks are rallying as institutional funds shift. ABF substrates, thermal management and optical communications are the 3 sectors in focus as the market returns to a period of fundamental scrutiny.
Companies mentioned：台積電 (2330-TW)、創意 (3443-TW)、欣興 (3037-TW)、奇鋐 (3017-TW)、長廣 (7795-TW)、景碩 (3189-TW)、京元電子 (2449-TW)
國產 subsidiary 惠普 is leveraging its strengths in low-carbon solutions and production-line upgrades to steadily increase the share of new construction orders, with full-year performance expected to be upbeat. Its calcium silicate board has a 25% market share, and the company is developing a high-sound-insulation composite partition-wall system to target the premium market.
Companies mentioned：國產、國宇建材
A Mastercard survey found that nearly seven in ten Taiwanese use AI assistants every week, while 57% are willing to let AI act as a shopping concierge, ushering in the era of “agentic commerce.” Security and credit-card rewards are key drivers.
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モルガン・スタンレー upgraded its rating on the South Korean stock market to “overweight,” saying the KOSPI has 36% upside. The AI and industrial supercycle is a key investment theme.
Companies mentioned：モルガン・スタンレー、三星電子、SK海力士
The United States and Japan have jointly intervened to buy yen for the first time in about 30 years. The yen surged, and markets are watching for the next policy moves.
Companies mentioned：瑞穗銀行、三菱UFJ銀行、盛寶銀行
AOI equipment maker Machvision posted record revenue of NT$359 million in July 2026, benefiting from demand for inspection equipment driven by AI and high-speed communications. The company continues to grow through its dual focus on PCB and semiconductor markets, with an upbeat outlook.
Jim Paulsen of Leuthold Group warned that AI-related capital spending may have peaked. Two danger signals have emerged in the market: weakening share prices and a decline in capital goods orders.
Companies mentioned：Leuthold Group、Meta、Microsoft、Alphabet、Amazon、UBS、Tesla
SinoPac Bank and 京城銀行 have partnered to install BDMs and ATMs at Beigang Chaotian Temple for the first time, helping the temple manage cash flows and making financial services more convenient for worshippers. The initiative combines local ties with financial technology, showcasing innovation in financial services.
Companies mentioned：京城銀行
Hong Kong stocks recovered, with the Hang Seng Index reclaiming 26000 points. アリババ surged 7% after announcing a new AI model, leading gains in tech stocks.
Companies mentioned：アリババ、騰訊控股、百度グループ、快手、小米集團、理想汽車、小鵬汽車、信義光能、協鑫科技、MiniMax、商湯、南方兩倍做多海力士、南方兩倍做多三星電子、兆易創新
Taiwanese memory module maker Team Group reported Q2 earnings per share of 26.47 yuan, a record high. Supply constraints driven by growing AI demand boosted its performance.
Companies mentioned：TrendForce
HD Renewable Energy converted its ZEN Energy shares into 30% stakes in each of Superpower Fuels and ZEN Iron, and brought in funding from ZEF Holding in Australia to strengthen the development of the ZEBRE platform. The move will deepen its Australian renewable-energy presence and capital ties.
Companies mentioned：ZEN Energy、Superpower Fuels、ZEN Iron、ZEF Holding、Future Group Investment Management、Samuel Terry Asset Management、Income Asset Management、星星電力
China's 3 major A-share indexes all fell on the 3rd, with the market weak and range-bound but most stocks higher. Analysts said the pullback was a correction to crowded trades, and a structural recovery could emerge in August.
Companies mentioned：中信証券、銀河証券
Taiwanese young band 『紙鳶 Seizer』 performed at Thailand’s Monster Music Festival with support from the Taipei Music Center and 日月光文教基金会, drawing attention as the only invited band from overseas. The band has grown through its international stage.
Companies mentioned：台北流行音樂中心、日月光文教基金会
Cloud Leopard Energy completed the acquisition of a 187MW solar project from GIP, Taiwan's largest solar deal this year. Annual power generation will double to 520 million kWh, strengthening green-power supply and support for AI data centers.
Companies mentioned：Global Infrastructure Partners、Blackstone、天能綠電
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Companies mentioned：国精化学 (4722-TW)、双鍵化工 (4764-TW)
After excessive AI investment, deleveraging is underway, and semiconductor stocks have rebounded on a recovery in fundamentals. Aschenbrenner’s fund recorded a 67% loss, but the resilience of demand has been recognized anew.
Companies mentioned：Situational Awareness、Citadel、Jane Street、Stripe、Anthropic、Microsoft、Amazon、Lam Research
Taiwanese optical component maker Asia Optical reported after-tax net profit of 537 million yuan in Q2 2026, its second-highest result for the same period on record. It is accelerating its strategic expansion into humanoid robots, Metalens and AI data-center cooling technology.
Companies mentioned：Frore Systems