韓國檢察廳 to be reorganized into 公訴廳 in October, formally separating investigations from prosecutions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The South Korean government approved a legal amendment abolishing prosecutors' investigative powers and reorganizing the existing prosecution service into the 公訴廳, an agency dedicated to prosecutions. The move aims to separate investigations from prosecutions and will take effect on Oct. 2.
Facts
The existing prosecution service will be reorganized into the 公訴廳, which is dedicated to bringing prosecutions, starting Oct. 2.
Complainants and other interested parties may file objections within 3 months.
The 7 categories of cases involving socially vulnerable groups include child abuse, domestic violence, sexual offenses, child sex offenses, stalking, abuse of people with disabilities, and elder abuse.
Chen Yung-chi calls his playing career “amazing,” thanks everyone for their love of baseball
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Uni-President Lions veteran Chen Yung-chi announced that he will retire after this season, ending his 23-year professional baseball career. At a news conference, he summed up his career in professional baseball as “amazing” and thanked everyone for all that baseball had given him.
凌華's order intake remains steady; double-digit growth expected in second half as it plans to expand US operations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
凌華 posted significant growth in revenue and profit in the first half, benefiting from its global market presence and strong product lines. Its outlook for the second half is steady, and it is actively planning to deepen its presence in the US market.
Facts
Consolidated revenue in the first half of this year reached NT$7.903 billion.
Up 41% year on year.
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was about NT$680 million.
Up more than 12 times year on year.
Earnings per share (EPS) were NT$3.12.
Already exceeding the full-year 2025 figure of NT$2.35.
The full-year gross margin target remains at around the first-half level of 35%.
The order-to-shipment ratio (B/B ratio) reached 1.5 in the first half of this year.
If the medium- to long-term B/B ratio can be maintained at 1.2 to 1.3 or higher.
Its share of total revenue has risen to 34%.
Robot-related products currently account for about 6% to 7% of total revenue.
Benzo[a]pyrene levels in camellia oil exceed standards; Chiayi City orders 源發 oil factory to remove and seal affected products
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
3 camellia oil samples were found to contain benzo[a]pyrene above health standards.
The camellia oil was purchased in a total of 7 barrels from 源發製油工廠 in Chiayi City on Sept. 22 last year and March 30 this year.
The camellia oil was purchased in a total of 7 barrels, weighing 126 kilograms, from 源發製油工廠 in Chiayi City on Sept. 22 last year and March 30 this year.
The camellia oil was purchased in a total of 7 barrels, weighing 126 kilograms (18 kilograms per barrel), from 源發製油工廠 in Chiayi City on Sept. 22 last year and March 30 this year.
The camellia oil sold on March 30 this year had been purchased from a company in Taipei on Jan. 27 this year and sold in barrels (18 kilograms); about 20 kilograms remain in stock at the factory.
Construction on Taichung Metro Blue Line civil engineering Contract 1 to begin on the 12th; walking event set for the 9th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Construction on 台中捷運 Blue Line civil engineering Contract 1 is scheduled to begin on the 12th. The city government held a warm-up walk on the 9th and announced that a regional air defense drill would take place on the 10th.
Facts
Groundbreaking blessing ceremony to be held on the 12th
Public walk to be held on the 9th
The walk will cover about 6 kilometers
From 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
“Taichung Battle Tops Carnival” to be held on the 30th
Three major institutional investors net-buy NT$109 million in Taiwan stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's stock index edged down 25.75 points today to close at 43360.66 points. The 3 major institutional investors made combined net purchases of NT$109 million, with investment trusts buying while proprietary traders and foreign investors sold.
Changhua County disability groups sell Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes; Wang Hui-mei and Kang Kang support charity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Changhua County Government and entertainer Kang Kang jointly held a promotion event for Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes from institutions serving people with disabilities, supporting stable employment for disability groups.
Bottleneck at Changhua's 184 redevelopment zone to be cleared, linking Yuanlin Boulevard road network
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Changhua's Yuanlin City has launched road intersection construction in the 184 redevelopment zone. The project is expected to be completed in 75 days and will complete the Yuanlin Boulevard ring road network.
Facts
Construction estimated to take 75 days
Yuanlin 184-hectare urban land readjustment project
Weak yen prompts 豐田汽車 to raise full-year profit forecast
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
豐田汽車 raised its net profit and revenue forecasts for the current fiscal year, to 3.25 trillion yen and 54 trillion yen, respectively, citing the impact of yen depreciation. The decision reflects 豐田汽車's revised expectations for recent exchange-rate trends.
Facts
豐田汽車 raised its net profit forecast for the current fiscal year to 3.25 trillion yen.
豐田汽車 raised its full-year revenue forecast to 54 trillion yen.
豐田汽車 revised its assumed yen-dollar exchange rate to 160 yen.
豐田's net profit was 1.477 trillion yen from April to June, up 75.6% year over year.
Taiwan stocks close down 25.75 points without breaking above the monthly moving average; CPO concept stocks strong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks closed down 25.75 points on Aug. 4, while silicon photonics and optical communications stocks performed strongly. 大立光 and 聯亞 are actively positioning themselves to seize opportunities in AI optical interconnects.
Facts
The Taiwan Stock Exchange weighted index closed at 43360.66 points, down 25.75 points.
大立光 Chairman Lin En-ping confirmed it had secured its first mass-production order for a fiber array (FA).
The Braves made no waves in the trade market but added outfielder Lane Thomas, reliever Brent Suter and starter Tyler Mahle. The team is listed at +900 by FanDuel and +1000 by BetMGM and DraftKings
August electronic futures fall; financial futures rise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei stocks edged lower today, closing at 43360.66 points. In the futures market, electronic futures fell while financial futures strengthened; electronic futures were at an 11.62-point discount and financial futures at a 23.06-point discount.
Dispute over reporting tainted oil; Shen Po-yang: Amid cooperation, all we saw was political mudslinging
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Li was arrested at the time for posting an article on WeChat about how China could be democratic; the Chinese National Unity Law had not yet been enacted, but Li was sentenced to 10 years
Amendments to the two circular economy laws; Peng Chi-ming: Transform waste recycling into a circular economy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Environment is pursuing amendments to the “two circular economy laws” to shift from traditional recycling to a circular economy. Minister Peng Chi-ming said at a briefing that the changes would bring Taiwan in line with international standards and praised local governments for administrative reforms.
2026 Father’s Day gift guide 》Don’t just give Dad a shaver! Insiders are switching to “this” instead: affordable, easy to store and genuinely practical
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Father’s Day 2026 is approaching, and many people are struggling to choose a gift. This article recommends 4 practical gifts that offer great value, helping children find something Dad can use every day, show their filial love and stay within budget.
Domestic restrictions push investors to “invest overseas”! South Korean retail investors flock to U.S. stocks and keep using leverage to buy high-risk ETFs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
With domestic leveraged ETFs restricted, South Korean individual investors have turned to high-risk 3x leveraged ETFs in the U.S. market, suffering huge losses and highlighting the effects of FOMO and regulation.
Don’t just look at Fu Jen and Soochow! Taiwan’s strongest private university “beats NTU and NTHU in world rankings,” with strong competitiveness and career prospects as employers scramble to hire its graduates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
Facts
國立臺灣大學 ranks 233rd globally, maintaining its position as Taiwan’s top university
中國醫藥大學（CMU）has performed exceptionally well, ranking 351st globally to place second in Taiwan and first among private universities
中國醫藥大學 ranks 169th globally to take the top spot in Taiwan
國立臺灣大學（ranked 174th globally）
國立成功大學（ranked 247th globally）
中國醫藥大學 ranks 301st globally, placing third in Taiwan
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Love Dad! Uni-President Enterprises Group airlifts more than 40,000 dendrobium orchids to honor fathers everywhere
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
To celebrate Father’s Day, Uni-President Enterprises Group has for the third year joined forces with more than 10 of its brands to airlift more than 40,000 Thai dendrobium orchids for gifting or sale, while offering gifts with qualifying purchases and rewards points to honor fathers.
Another win for Taiwan’s pharmaceutical industry! Medigen’s enterovirus vaccine arrives in Vietnam, building a protective network for children across Asia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
Facts
The first batch of vaccines officially began export operations today（the 4th）
Sanae Takaichi issues supplemental thank-you list, with “Taiwan ranked 56th”; Kuo Cheng-liang slams the order as “downgrading Taiwan to a region”: “It still comes after this country”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi released a list of acknowledgments after the Kumamoto earthquake. Taiwan was initially omitted, then added the following day at 56th place, behind Palestine, sparking strong public anger in Taiwan. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang criticized the move as tantamount to “downgrading Taiwan to a region.”
Zeng Shunxi plays everyone from grandson to grandfather! Top 10 most remarkable cross-generational casting choices in Chinese dramas; the winner plays 3 generations in one role
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A ranking of memorable cross-generational casting in Chinese dramas is attracting attention. 美人心計, in which 王麗坤 played roles spanning 三 generations on her own, was ranked No. 1. Her acting and the seamless visual effect were praised.
Postal account holders take note! Chunghwa Post announces that mobile internet transfers and remittances may be disrupted on “these 2 days,” affecting 14 counties and cities across Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Due to the 2026 Urban Resilience Exercises, Chunghwa Post will conduct mobile network slowdown drills in 14 counties and cities across Taiwan on Aug. 10 and 13, affecting online transfers and postal services. People should use fixed-line internet or visit a counter to avoid failed transactions.
Taiwan gets a new amusement park! Opening 8/8, it is the largest in Taiwan, with free access to 30 attractions and just a 1-minute walk from the light rail. Here’s how to get there.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A new family amusement park, 高雄親子遊樂園區, built at a former railway factory site in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, will open on Aug. 8. It features more than 30 free attractions and is in a convenient location, a 1-minute walk from a light rail station.
CleverTap expands into Taiwan, with its headquarters team visiting to share practical tips on membership management.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Customer interaction platform CleverTap has entered the Taiwan market, with its headquarters team visiting the island to hold an event for businesses. The team will share strategies for using member data and AI-driven automation.
After 10 years of building a presence in Hsinchu and Miaoli without rushing projects to market, Shang De Development wins over buyers with 18 guarantees and earthquake-resistant specifications.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Shang De Development has spent 10 years building a presence in Hsinchu and Miaoli, establishing its brand reputation with 18 peace-of-mind guarantees and high-standard earthquake-resistant design. Its new “Heart Sequence Architecture” concept emphasizes long-term residential quality and community connections.
Ko Wen-je’s second-trial dates are set! The Jinghua City case heads back to the High Court, with the first hearing on Sept. 8.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je was sentenced to 17 years in the first trial of the Jinghua City case. His appeal will go before the court for a second trial on Sept. 8. His monitoring conditions have been changed to an electronic ankle bracelet, and he has replaced his legal team ahead of the retrial. The case has implications for Taiwan’s political landscape and the credibility of its justice system.
Taiwan is getting 2 new domed stadiums! They will be in the same county or city, with a 100,000-ping shopping mall and more than 40,000 seats. The earliest completion dates have been revealed.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Two large facilities, 台中巨蛋 and 台中超巨蛋, will be built in Taichung City. 台中巨蛋, designed by 隈研吾, is scheduled for completion in 2030, while 超巨蛋, which will include a 100,000-ping commercial complex, is scheduled for completion in 2031. The projects are expected to spur development in central Taiwan through links with the transportation network.
Ningxia and Shilin lose out! The winner of Taiwan’s Top 10 night markets is praised for its affordable, diverse food and convenient transportation. Tourists say it is a must-visit.
《軒轅劍》 and 《仙劍四》 aren’t the worst! Top 10 lowest-rated mainland Chinese dramas starring Ju Jingyi: one bottomed out at 4.0, and even her polished makeup couldn’t save it.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Several period dramas starring Chinese actress Ju Jingyi have received poor ratings on Douban. This article reviews her 10 lowest-rated works as of 2026 and examines the controversies over her acting, styling and character portrayals.
Did Chung Lien executives know about the cancer-causing oil in April and still ship it? Chen Chi-mai denounces them as “unforgivable”: “Let unscrupulous companies go out of business.”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chung Lien was exposed for shipping products in April despite knowing its raw materials were abnormal. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai lambasted the unscrupulous company, saying it should go out of business, and called on 福懋, 福壽 and 泰山 to share responsibility as the food safety crisis continues to escalate.
Uni-President exits the fitness market! BEING sport and BEING fit will stop operating on Sept. 3. Members can transfer to another gym.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
統一超 subsidiary 統一佳佳 is withdrawing from the BEING sport and BEING fit fitness businesses, ending services on Sept. 3. Members can transfer to 健身工廠 or request refunds. Expanding losses in the fitness business were behind the withdrawal.
《塵緣》 and 《我的真朋友》 aren’t the worst! A roundup of Yang Ying’s 10 lowest-rated mainland Chinese dramas: one was criticized for having a “staring” performance that set a new low.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
評價 of 楊穎 (Angelababy)'s Chinese drama roles has been poor, with 孤芳不自賞 receiving the lowest rating at 3.2 points. Problems with the acting and production have been pointed out.
Apple and Asus lose out! Taiwan’s best-selling AI laptop is praised for its many features, fast response, slim and premium design, and battery life that lasts all day without charging.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The rankings for Taiwan’s best-selling AI laptops in the first half of 2026 are out. Acer’s Aspire Lite 16-inch AI laptop took the top spot, winning consumers over with its value, long battery life and slim design, reflecting strong demand for high-performance AI devices.