The U.S. Economy Has “No Way Out”! Stocks, Investment and Consumer Spending Rely Almost Entirely on AI; a Cooling Boom Could Trigger a Chain Reaction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
AI investment is supporting about 1/3 of U.S. economic growth, but excessive reliance on it is increasing the risk of a downturn. The trend is spreading to corporate investment, the stock market and consumer spending.
ButterSays Takes on the Mid-Autumn Pastry Market With 5 Premium French Desserts; Preorders Open, With 1 Free for Every 10 of the Same Gift Box Purchased
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
ButterSays, a French-style dessert brand using premium French ingredients, has unveiled 5 gift boxes for the Mid-Autumn Festival and opened preorders. It is also offering corporate discounts, presenting a new option for a gift-giving culture traditionally centered on mooncakes.
Chinese Culture University professor Chuang Po-chung said Chiang Wan-an should seek the 2028 presidency if he meets 三 conditions. His remarks have sparked discussion within the Kuomintang about its potential successors, signaling that the party’s planning is gradually taking shape.
First Cross-Regional Taiwan-Japan Relief Effort! Kaohsiung and Kitakyushu Join Hands to Send Aid, With 132 Boxes of Supplies Headed Directly to Kumamoto’s Yatsushiro Disaster Zone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung City and Kitakyushu City joined forces to send 132 boxes of relief supplies to Yatsushiro, a city severely affected by the Kumamoto earthquake. The first cross-regional relief effort between Taiwan and Japan’s cities was made possible by their long-standing friendship.
Could Mainland Chinese Tourists Arrive in Taiwan in Large Numbers? Latest Summer Travel News: Cross-Strait Flights Resume, New Routes Listed as Civil Aviation Administration Data Revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Several Chinese airlines will resume or add Taiwan routes starting in July, fueling rumors of a large influx of mainland Chinese tourists. But Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration clarified that the resumption of routes does not mean tourism policies have been relaxed; independent travel by mainland Chinese tourists is still not allowed.
The Romance of Tiger and Rose Isn’t Number One! Top 10 Highest-Rated Chinese Dramas Starring Ding Yuxi: Champion Brings a Sickly Black Lotus to Life, Winning Viewers Over in Just One Episode
The International Angle: Why Is a New Bridge Built Over the Tumen River Making Ukraine Uneasy?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Russia and North Korea are building a new bridge along their border. Ukraine is concerned it could be used for military purposes, as geopolitical tensions rise.
Why Can a Private Company Control EZ Way Users’ Personal Data? Finance Influencer Explains the “Behind-the-Scenes Logic” as Reason for Outsourcing Is Revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Concerns have been raised about personal information protection because Taiwan’s “EZ Way易利委” app is operated by a private company, prompting 財政部 to issue 3 explanations. Hu Caiping of a financial news network noted that 関貿網路 is effectively a government-owned company.
Tech Debate: Could Tesla’s “Crown Jewel” Be Taken by China? Could the Shanghai Gigafactory Be “Dealt With” to Pave the Way for a Merger With SpaceX—or Is It Fear of Trouble in Taiwan?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Uncertainty is growing over the future of Tesla’s Shanghai factory. Musk is concerned about dependence on China and the risk of a Taiwan contingency, and is considering splitting off the company’s China business. Could this signal a strategic shift?
Top 10 Highest-Rated Chinese Dramas Starring Huang Jingyu! Snowy Maze and The Punishment Both Lose Out! The Champion’s 8.6 Rating Is a Classic Hard to Surpass, Winning Fans Over
The Legend of Zang Hai and The Untamed Lose Out! Top 10 Highest-Rated Chinese Dramas Starring Xiao Zhan: The Champion Scored 7.9, and Fans Were Devastated After a Cast Change
Seniors, Claim Your Money! Latest 2026 Senior Card Benefit Boosts in Taiwan’s 6 Special Municipalities: Up to 1000 a Month Until Death, Automatically Deposited to Eligible Recipients’ Cards
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In 2026, Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities will enhance senior card benefits, providing a maximum monthly subsidy of 1000 deposited automatically. Services will cover transportation, healthcare, exercise and arts and culture, benefiting people aged 65 and over and improving quality of life for older adults.
Beijing Watch: Rocket-Launcher Robot Wolves Storm the Beach, Sichuan Carrier’s Electromagnetic Catapult Revealed for the First Time! What Taiwan Strait Signals Does the PLA’s Winning the Battle Video Reveal?
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Facts
Displacement at full load: approximately more than 40,000 tons
Spend at PX Mart and Win 10 Million, Buy a Drink and Win 2 Million! Check Your 40 Winning Receipts and Claim Your Prize Before the Deadline or It Goes to the Government
Can’t Send LINE Messages on Your Phone Anymore! Official Announces Support for Older Versions Will End in November; 5 iPhones to Be Phased Out, Apple and Android Users Warned
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
LINE will end support for older versions of its app in November 2026. Devices affected include iPhone 6 and earlier and those running Android 7.1.2 or earlier. Users should check and update their devices promptly.
Never Say These “2 Phrases” in a Job Interview! Veteran Executive Reveals Why Candidates Are Rejected—even an Excellent Resume Won’t Help
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A senior executive at a company said job seekers who say “I’ll do my best” in an interview could be rejected within 5 minutes. Word choice can have a major impact on hiring.
MOMO Hosts Set Yonghe Ablaze With a Singalong as a Thousand People Join In; Children’s Night Turns a Family Carnival Into a Wild Party
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Yonghe District Office held a Children’s Night event on August 1, featuring performances by the hosts of MOMO Fun World. Combining a family carnival with environmental education, the event drew nearly a thousand parents and children to celebrate the 30th anniversary of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Another New Metro Line for Northern Taiwan! 2 Routes Set to Open, Linking Greater Taipei and Taoyuan, High-Speed Rail and the Airport; A Look at Transportation Projects Coming in the Second Half of the Year
Financial buzz: AI stocks plunge, triggering a massive blowup for a U.S. teenage trading prodigy, who lost a trillion yuan in 2 weeks!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Young U.S. investor Ashenbrenner used high leverage to invest in AI-related stocks and lost more than $30 billion in 2 weeks after a sharp slump. His hedge fund assets shrank from $45 billion to $10 billion.
Will this range of public-sector pensions go down the drain? How post-amendment income replacement rates are calculated; she settles the back-payment dispute with one remark
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After Taiwan’s pension reform, the shortfall for 2026 was made up, but the amounts for 2024 and 2025 remain unresolved. Li Laixi and Chen Chaozi are demanding legal compliance, putting the credibility of the pension system in question.
Did she leave Taiwan out at first? Sanae Takaichi posts another thank-you message, adding “Taiwan”; Chen Hui-wen points to the list's order: a clear slight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
When thanking the international community for its support after the Kumamoto earthquake, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi initially left out Taiwan and Lai Ching-te, then added them the following day, sparking controversy. Chen Hui-wen said Taiwan was listed as a “region,” a clear slight that reflects Japan's one-China policy stance.
Calling for international unity to counter China's harmful United Front Promotion Law, Lai Ching-te says Taiwan will not accept red terror
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te strongly condemned China's “Ethnic Unity Promotion Law” at the Ketagalan Forum, calling it a harmful law that violates human rights and sovereignty. He urged the international community to unite in opposition and reaffirmed Taiwan's three commitments to defending democracy, peace and technological sovereignty.
China's most bizarre disaster in history! Beijing explosion had “near-atomic bomb force”; the truth behind 20,000 deaths remains a mystery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Tianqi Great Explosion in Beijing in 1626 killed or injured more than 20,000 people and was so devastating that even the emperor had to evacuate. Its cause remains unknown. A gunpowder depot explosion is the leading theory, but the blast’s extraordinary force remains a mystery.
Interview: Zhang Yao-chung, “neighbor Ah-chung” from Chen Chi-mai's team, aims to bring municipal experience back to Daliao and Linyuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Zhang Yao-chung, a former aide to Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai, is entering the city council race in Daliao and Linyuan at age 31. Drawing on 7 years of municipal experience and a commitment to grassroots service, he hopes to bring administrative efficiency to local development and improve transportation, the environment and daily amenities.
Planning to run for president? Legislature gives final approval to ban those convicted of fraud from registering as candidates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台湾立法院 passed an amendment stipulating that anyone with a final conviction under the Fraud Crime Hazard Prevention Act may not register as a presidential or vice-presidential candidate. It also eases restrictions on investment by the party, government and military in the media industry.
Remember to unplug these 2 appliances when not in use! They could break beyond repair; many people don't know this
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A British housewife lost her home in a fire after failing to unplug a vacuum cleaner. Taiwan Power Company urged people to unplug dehumidifiers and appliances left on standby, highlighting the importance of safety measures for electrical appliances that are not in use.
New rules for stocks under disposition: period cut from 10 days to 5, matching every 2 minutes! Stock exchange's biggest overhaul in nearly 30 years; 5 key changes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwan Stock Exchange announced its biggest reform of the disposition stock system in nearly 30 years, taking effect on Aug. 10. The move aims to improve market liquidity, particularly by addressing cases in which normal fluctuations in high-priced stocks are mistakenly flagged.
Not labor insurance or labor pension! Workers often forget this 3rd retirement benefit, worth an extra 66,000 yuan a year; available while still employed—eligibility and how to apply
Does a first pot of gold have to be 5 million? Can you save it on your own before age 30? Statistics bureau reveals how many years most people need
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As the benchmark for a “first pot of gold” rises to 5 million yen online, people are debating whether it is possible to reach that amount using one’s own savings by age 30. Data from the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics show that the average saving period is about 18 years.
1 Taiwanese seafood item sees a major price drop! “Prices plunge 55%, and fish farmers don't dare raise it anymore”: stocking levels halved, now it's cheap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The price of Taiwan tilapia plunged 55% due to the impact of tariffs, and fish farmers’ stocking volume fell 54.9% year on year. Concerns are mounting over a chain reaction of supply shortages, making the introduction of forecasting systems for the industry urgent.
Global debate: Have China's 56 BeiDou satellites already beaten GPS's 31? See the latest report from China's space force
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China’s BeiDou satellite system operates with 56 satellites, exceeding GPS’s 31, and is said to have enhanced military surveillance and strike capabilities. This points to intensifying U.S.-China competition in space and raises security concerns.
Companies mentioned:OTH Intelligence Group、Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Market open: No need to worry even as heavyweight stocks lose steam! Taiwan stocks hold 43,000 points, with 景碩, 大立光 and 全新 all hitting limit-up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks fluctuated in early trading but held above 43,000 points. Several stocks, including 景碩, 大立光 and 全新, hit limit-up, indicating that funds are shifting toward small- and mid-cap electronics stocks and boosting investor confidence.
Was 台糖 not obliged to report toxic oil? Writer dissects the “blame game,” sarcastically saying: “It's fine to cover it up; officials didn't force you to eat it”
U.S. long-term care industry hit hard! Trump's tough expulsion of “undocumented caregivers” leaves nursing homes nationwide facing a huge staffing gap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Nearly 70 million Americans are aged 65 or older
The government estimates that 70% of those 70 million people
The LeadingAge association brings together more than 5,000 senior care organizations across the U.S.
The vast majority of the 400 long-term care facilities interviewed said they had asked staff to work overtime or take on more shifts
More than 200 facilities said they had no choice but to turn away applications for admission
Policy changes during Trump's second term have cost Hebrew SeniorLife 60 immigrant employees
The facility is preparing to lay off 40 employees from Haiti
Losing them would affect the lives of 4,500 residents
For every $1 long-term care facilities spend on residents, they receive an average of 82 cents in reimbursement from the federal Medicaid program
The Supreme Court ruling affects as many as 350,000 people
Another approximately 1 million immigrants hold TPS status
Companies mentioned:New York Times、Channing House、Stanford University、LeadingAge、American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living、Hebrew SeniorLife、University of Rochester、Department of Homeland Security、NBC News
Is market volatility the time to invest? 00929 maintains a high dividend of 0.38 yuan; institutions say it keeps pace in rallies and pays dividends during declines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Fuh Hwa Taiwan Technology Dividend Yield ETF (00929) maintained its August distribution at 0.38 yuan, supported by AI trends and index optimization. Institutions see it as offering high returns and resilience in downturns, making it a good opportunity for medium- to long-term investment.
【永冠-KY】 announces actual cash receipts and payments for the previous month and projected figures for the next 3 months, as well as short- and long-term debt balances and use of bank credit facilities as of the end of the previous month
【輔信】 announces board approval of the company's consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
輔信 (2405) announced its consolidated financial report for the first half of 115. Revenue for the first half totaled approximately 902 million yuan, net profit was about 9.355 million yuan, and earnings per share were 0.03 yuan.
【康霈*】The company submitted an application to the Center for Drug Evaluation of China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA CDE) for a Phase I clinical trial in China of its new drug CBL-514 injection, trial CBL-0102.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
康霈* has applied to China’s NMPA to conduct a Phase I clinical trial of its new drug CBL-514. Development is progressing for reducing subcutaneous fat and treating rare diseases.
【合勤控】Announces that the board approved the consolidated financial report for Q2 of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
合勤控 (3704) announced its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 2026. Cumulative net profit was NT$630,525 thousand, demonstrating solid performance. The report also provides important financial transparency for investors and the market.
【享溫馨】Reports that the company's treasury stock buyback has reached a specified threshold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
享溫馨(7760)announced progress on its treasury stock buyback, totaling 1.36 million shares, or 2.06% of shares issued, for a total amount of more than NT$46.61 million.
【東方風能】The company was invited to attend an investor conference organized by 永豐金證券
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
東方風能(7786)announced that it will attend an investor conference organized by 永豐金證券 on Aug. 14 to discuss its financial and business conditions in Q2 2026.
【力銘】Announces that the board meeting to review the company's financial report for Q2 of 115 is scheduled for Aug. 11, 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
力銘 (3593) plans to submit its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of fiscal year 115 to its board on Aug. 11, 2026, as part of regular financial disclosures by Taiwanese companies.
【遠雄】Announces that the board meeting to review the company's financial report for Q2 of 115 is scheduled for Aug. 11, 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
遠雄 (5522) announced that it will submit its financial report for the second quarter of 2026 to its board at a meeting scheduled for Aug. 11. This is a routine disclosure under Taiwan’s financial regulations.
【矽格】Reports that the company's treasury stock buyback has reached a specified threshold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
矽格 announced that its treasury stock buyback reached the reporting threshold. It bought back approximately 1.656 million shares at a cost of approximately NT$335 million, with an average price of NT$202.53 per share.
【科嘉-KY】On behalf of subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉/科德/嘉財/艾普來/百宏/嘉皇/嘉駿, announces that their cumulative acquisitions of the same marketable security within one year have reached 20% of paid-in capital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
科嘉-KY announced that its subsidiaries acquired GC001 government bond reverse repos on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in a transaction worth approximately NT$575 million, as a short-term investment.
【科嘉-KY】On behalf of subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉/科德/嘉財/艾普來/百宏/嘉皇/嘉駿, announces that their cumulative disposals of the same marketable security within one year have reached 20% of paid-in capital
【櫻花建】Announces that the company's chairman has set the ex-rights and ex-dividend record date and related matters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
櫻花建(2539)announced its ex-rights and ex-dividend details. It will distribute a stock dividend of NT$2.2 per share and a cash dividend of NT$0.6 per share. The record date is Aug. 26, 115, and distribution is scheduled for Sept. 24.
【車王電】Announces the date of the board meeting to review the company's consolidated financial report for Q2 of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
車王電(1533)plans to hold a board meeting on Aug. 11, 115, with the main agenda item being the submission of its consolidated financial report for Q2 of 115.
【高力】Announces the planned date for board approval of the company's financial report for Q2 of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
高力 announced that its board will meet on Aug. 11, 115, to discuss the financial report for Q2 of 115. This is a routine step in the financial reporting process.
【大聯大】announces that the board is scheduled to meet on 115年8月11日 to review the company’s 115年 second-quarter consolidated financial report.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
大聯大(3702)announced that its board will meet on 115年8月11日, with the main agenda being the presentation of its 115年 second-quarter consolidated financial report.
【羅昇】announces that its board has approved the 115年度 second-quarter consolidated financial report.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
羅昇(8374)董事會 approved its 115年 second-quarter financial report. EPS for the first half reached 0.89 yuan, and net income attributable to the parent company was nearly one hundred million yuan.
【日月光投控】announces, on behalf of its subsidiary 日月光半導體製造(股)公司, the acquisition of machinery and equipment for business use from AURIGIN TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
日月光半導體 is purchasing machinery and equipment for business use from AURIGIN TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD. The total transaction is approximately 13.9億 New Taiwan dollars.
【瑞儀】announces, on behalf of its subsidiary Durff Co., Ltd., that the board has approved a proposal to repatriate earnings.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
瑞儀 subsidiary Durff Co., Ltd. has approved a plan to repatriate earnings, distributing approximately 8.44億 yuan in cash dividends to Profit Shine Investment Limited.
【台達電】(supplemental announcement) announces the board’s resolution concerning the reconstruction of Taoyuan Plant 1.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台達電 will invest NT$1.655 billion to rebuild Taoyuan Plant 1 and has commissioned 麗明營造 to carry out the project, which aims to obtain U.S. LEED green building certification.
【富威電力】announces that its major subsidiary 智電系統(股)公司 has reassigned the representative of its corporate director, with changes affecting one-third of the directors.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
富威電力’s major subsidiary 智電系統 has reassigned the representative of its corporate director. The change rate is 2/5 and takes effect on 115年8月3日.
【錸寶】announces that the board is scheduled to meet on 115年8月11日 to review the company’s 115年 second-quarter consolidated financial report.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
錸寶 announced that its board will meet on 115年8月11日 to discuss its 115年 second-quarter consolidated financial report. This is a routine financial reporting matter.
【虹揚-KY】announces that its board has resolved to lift restrictions on managers’ engagement in competing businesses.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
虹揚-KY’s board has resolved to lift the restrictions on CFO 甘倩如 engaging in competing businesses because she also holds a position at a subsidiary. The move is not expected to have a material impact on the company’s operations.
〈Stocks in focus〉Amazon’s strong earnings and continued investment in AI infrastructure send multiple optical communications stocks to limit-up.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Strong results from Amazon and growing AI demand sent Taiwanese optical communications stocks surging across the board. Expanding demand for CPO technology is behind the gains, with spillover effects expected across the supply chain.
Market and currency volatility boosts demand for safe havens; Taishin Richart launches a 6-month time deposit paying an attractive 2.2% to attract funds.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Richart, a digital banking service of Taishin Bank, has launched a high-yield time deposit with an annual interest rate of 2.2% for 6 months, allowing multiple deposits to attract safe-haven funds. New users can also receive 3.5% interest on savings deposits and a 200-yuan gift, bolstering its digital banking competitiveness.
Russia warns Ireland: “This is piracy!” The consequences will be serious.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Russia warned Ireland that seizing merchant ships over alleged sanctions violations would be “piracy” and hinted at serious retaliation. Tensions in the North Atlantic are rising.