# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-04 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 7 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 438 items from 4 sources; Japan, 297 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## US-Iran war drives up oil prices; 沙烏地阿美 and 英國BP see profits surge in Q2

- Published: 2026-08-04T17:25:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040189.aspx
- anchor: #n1811995
- Companies mentioned: 沙烏地阿美、英國BP、Saudi Aramco、英國石油公司、BP Plc

Facts:
- Net profit in Q2 reached 122.6 billion Saudi riyals.
- About NT$1.0517 trillion.
- Compared with 85 billion riyals in the same period in 2025.
- An increase of 44%.
- Adjusted net profit reached 125.1 billion Saudi riyals.
- About NT$1.075 trillion.
- After-tax net profit rose from US$1.62 billion in Q2 last year.
- About NT$52.1 billion.
- To US$3.91 billion.
- About NT$125.8 billion.
- A year-on-year increase of 47%.
- Reached US$70 billion.
- About NT$2.3 trillion.

## Chen Yung-chi steps out into the Pacific to chase his dream, urging young players to take their first step

- Published: 2026-08-04T17:21:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608040188.aspx
- anchor: #n1811996
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中央社

Facts:
- 43-year-old veteran
- A 16-year career in the CPBL.

## 宏達電 posts losses for 3 consecutive quarters, with a per-share loss of NT$0.33 in Q2

- Published: 2026-08-04T17:18:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040187.aspx
- anchor: #n1811981
- Companies mentioned: 宏達電、KDDI、VIVE Arts、巴黎畢卡索國家博物館、Lucid Realities、台揚科技、Microcom

Facts:
- Net loss attributable to owners of the parent totaled NT$280 million.
- Loss per share was NT$0.33.
- Revenue was NT$610 million.
- Gross margin was 42.6%.
- Operating loss was NT$570 million.
- Operating margin was negative 93.2%.

## Cheng Li-chun: Taiwan aims to achieve integrated software and hardware innovation in next-generation communications

- Published: 2026-08-04T17:17:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608040186.aspx
- anchor: #n1811982
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、行政院、國科會

Facts:
- More than NT$27 billion is expected to be invested from 2025 to 2030.
- NT$71 billion is expected to be invested from 2019 to 2031.
- Taiwan's satellite ground equipment output exceeds NT$270 billion.
- Up 13% from the previous year.

## In response to internet slowdown drills, 中華郵政 says mobile postal services will be affected

- Published: 2026-08-04T17:16:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040185.aspx
- anchor: #n1811983
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政

Facts:
- The drill in central Taiwan will run from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 10.
- The drill in northern Taiwan will run from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 13.

## 韓國檢察廳 to be reorganized into 公訴廳 in October, formally separating investigations from prosecutions

- Published: 2026-08-04T17:16:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608040182.aspx
- anchor: #n1811978
- Companies mentioned: 韓國檢察廳、韓聯社、重大犯罪搜查廳、高級公職人員犯罪搜查處、公訴廳

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.

## Box office for 「魯冰花」 tops NT$6.5 million; Yan Zhen-fa hand-draws poster in tribute after recovering from illness

- Published: 2026-08-04T17:13:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608040184.aspx
- anchor: #n1811976
- Companies mentioned: 魯冰花、全美戲院、中央社

Facts:
- Box office has exceeded NT$6.5 million.

## Major workplace accidents killed 109 in first half, down 29 from same period in 114

- Published: 2026-08-04T17:12:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040183.aspx
- anchor: #n1811977
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部、勞動部職業安全衛生署

Facts:
- The total death toll was 109.
- Down 29 from the same period in 114.
- A decline of about 21%.
- New Taipei City recorded 19 deaths.
- Taoyuan City and Kaohsiung City followed, with 14 each.
- Manufacturing industry deaths totaled 24.
- The construction industry recorded 58 deaths.
- The construction industry recorded 58 deaths, up 4 from the same period last year.

## Chen Yung-chi calls his playing career “amazing,” thanks everyone for their love of baseball

- Published: 2026-08-04T17:11:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608040181.aspx
- anchor: #n1811979
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、西雅圖水手隊

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.

Facts:
- 43 years old
- A 23-year professional career.
- 2004
- 2011
- 7 years
- 16 years

## 凌華's order intake remains steady; double-digit growth expected in second half as it plans to expand US operations

- Published: 2026-08-04T17:09:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040180.aspx
- anchor: #n1811980
- Companies mentioned: 凌華

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.
- There are currently 10 ongoing robotics projects.

## The Taiwan dollar weakened 0.9 fen to close at NT$32.447.

- Published: 2026-08-04T17:03:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040179.aspx
- anchor: #n1811932
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Closed at NT$32.447.
- Weakened 0.9 fen.
- Trading volume totaled US$1.657 billion.

## President Lai: Taiwan and Eswatini support each other for mutual benefit, with ties steadily advancing

- Published: 2026-08-04T17:02:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608040178.aspx
- anchor: #n1811933
- Companies mentioned: 榮邦計畫、史瓦帝尼王國、聯合國、聯合國氣候變化綱要公約第30次締約方會議（COP30）

Facts:
- After an interval of 3 months.

## Benzo[a]pyrene levels in camellia oil exceed standards; Chiayi City orders 源發 oil factory to remove and seal affected products

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:58:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608040177.aspx
- anchor: #n1811934
- Companies mentioned: 源發製油工廠、聚興製油工廠、東山苦茶油

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.

## Plans for Taoyuan Airport Terminal 1 to be announced in 116

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:58:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040176.aspx
- anchor: #n1811935
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、中央社

Facts:
- It has been in use for more than 40 years.
- The required investment totals NT$600 billion.
- Raised from NT$500 to NT$750.
- Raised to NT$750.
- Raised to NT$1,000.
- About 25.7 million outbound passenger trips
- 每1年機場服務費收入可由128億元增加至256億元
- Rise to NT$25.6 billion
- The amount allocated to airports will rise to NT$16.6 billion
- The amount allocated to tourism will also rise to NT$9 billion

## NT$10 billion biomedical fund approved; 國發基金’s “7+2” initiatives expected to be fully funded this year

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:58:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040175.aspx
- anchor: #n1811865
- Companies mentioned: 國發基金、國發會、衛福部

Facts:
- Set aside NT$10 billion
- 國發基金 to provide an initial US$800 million for the first phase
- 15 domestic banks to jointly contribute US$575 million
- A total of US$1.375 billion to establish a guarantee fund
- Expected to spur about US$55 billion in corporate financing demand
- Could spur up to US$250 billion in corporate financing

## Two major food-delivery platforms: Service suspended in areas holding town resilience drills

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:57:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040174.aspx
- anchor: #n1811866
- Companies mentioned: foodpanda、Uber Eats

Facts:
- From the 7th to the 13th
- Platforms to close 30 minutes early
- From 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
- From 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- From 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

## Chen Pei-hsien prepares wedding invitations and cakes for contract renewal, jokes she is “marrying” 福茂唱片

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:54:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608040173.aspx
- anchor: #n1811867
- Companies mentioned: 福茂唱片

Facts:
- We’ve been through a lot together over 7 years

## 日圓貶值助攻豐田上修全年財測 同步買回1兆日圓庫藏股

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:53:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040172.aspx
- anchor: #n1811868
- Companies mentioned: 豐田、索尼、本田、日產

Facts:
- Net profit forecast raised from ¥3 trillion to ¥3.25 trillion
- Operating profit raised from ¥3 trillion to ¥3.4 trillion
- Yen depreciation is expected to add ¥480 billion in profit beyond the original estimate
- For every ¥1 the yen weakens against the U.S. dollar, operating profit could rise by about ¥50 billion
- Also announced a buyback of up to ¥1 trillion in treasury shares
- Plans to buy back up to 500 million shares
- Equivalent to 4.22% of issued shares, excluding treasury shares
- About 200 million treasury shares to be canceled on the last day of the quarter
- Equivalent to 1.37% of issued shares before the cancellation
- Market expectations ahead of March 2027

## Construction on Taichung Metro Blue Line civil engineering Contract 1 to begin on the 12th; walking event set for the 9th

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:52:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608040171.aspx
- anchor: #n1811869
- Companies mentioned: 台中捷運、中市府捷運工程局、警政服務App、消防防災e點通

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

## Wildfires rage in Washington state, forcing more than 60,000 to evacuate; police arrest arson suspect

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608040169.aspx
- anchor: #n1811931
- Companies mentioned: InciWeb

Facts:
- More than 60,000 people
- 37-year-old man
- Bail set at US$1 million
- 700 to 1,110 buildings
- 8,026 acres
- About 3,248 hectares
- Highs expected to reach around 35 degrees Celsius
- As many as 65,000 people may be affected
- 14 people temporarily unreachable by phone

## Young people from overseas come to Taiwan for placements at 大葉大學 to observe smart healthcare research

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608040170.aspx
- anchor: #n1811930
- Companies mentioned: 大葉大學、教育部、TEEP計畫、菲律賓、孟加拉、越南、美國、馬來西亞、印度

Facts:
- A total of 12 young people
- 3-month internship

## South Korea passes Criminal Procedure Act amendment, stripping prosecutors of investigative powers

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608040168.aspx
- anchor: #n1810417
- Companies mentioned: 韓國警察廳、韓國政府、李在明、檢察廳、公訴廳、警察廳、中央社

Facts:
- A criminal justice system in place for about 70 years
- South Korean police handle more than 1 million cases each year
- Police must complete investigations within 1 month of receiving a request
- May be extended by 1 more month if necessary

## 林宸佑 implicated in alleged Chinese spy case; court orders 2-month extension of detention for retired military officer accused of taking bribes

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:45:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608040167.aspx
- anchor: #n1810418
- Companies mentioned: 中天、橋頭地方法院、橋頭地檢署

Facts:
- Detention extended by 2 months
- The statutory minimum sentence is a fixed-term prison term of 10 years or more
- 6 serving and retired military personnel

## Scammers impersonate officials; Cyber Security Administration: We will not send text messages asking you to download software

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:41:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040166.aspx
- anchor: #n1810415
- Companies mentioned: 數位發展部資通安全署、數據發展部資訊安全署

Facts:
- Call the 165 anti-fraud hotline to verify

## Drone enters restricted area at Taoyuan Airport; runway suspended for 10 minutes, affecting 9 flights

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:38:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040165.aspx
- anchor: #n1810395
- Companies mentioned: 桃園國際機場、桃機股份有限公司

Facts:
- All takeoffs and landings suspended for about 10 minutes
- A total of 9 flights affected
- Fines of at least NT$300,000
- Up to NT$1.5 million

## COVID-19 vaccinations surge; hurry, only 165,000 doses remain

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:34:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040164.aspx
- anchor: #n1810390
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、疾管署、衛生福利部

Facts:
- About 165,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses remain in Taiwan
- Weekly COVID-19 vaccinations in Taiwan surged from about 3,000 to nearly 30,000
- A total of 18,990 outpatient and emergency visits in week 30 (7/26-8/1)
- Up 74.8% from the previous week’s 10,863 visits
- 216 hospitalizations last week
- A total of 29,416 COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in Taiwan from July 28 to August 3
- Compared with 11,062 doses in the previous 2 weeks
- Compared with 11,062 doses and 3,115 doses in the previous 2 weeks
- A total of 79,000 doses have been distributed to local governments
- A further 81,000 doses remain in stock

## 魔力紅第3度高雄開唱 2027新春唱進高雄世運主場館

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:32:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608040163.aspx
- anchor: #n1810391
- Companies mentioned: 魔力紅、Maroon 5、高雄國家體育場、高雄世運主場館

Facts:
- At 高雄國家體育場 on January 24 next year
- Tickets go on sale at noon on the 14th

## Keelung Ghost Festival water lantern procession to feature blessings from 即將成真火舞團

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:29:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608040162.aspx
- anchor: #n1810392
- Companies mentioned: 即將成真火舞團、基隆市政府、劉唐杜姓宗親會

Facts:
- The “Keelung Ghost Festival,” with a history of 172 years
- Water lantern procession on the evening of August 26
- More than 40 cultural and arts events

## Man seeks to buy 100,000 points to meet online love interest; Taichung police foil scam twice

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:29:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608040161.aspx
- anchor: #n1810393
- Companies mentioned: APPLE

Facts:
- NT$100,000
- 73-year-old man surnamed Hsiao

## Once cooked gourmet dishes, now survives on liquids; oral cancer patient urges public to reject betel nut

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:27:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040160.aspx
- anchor: #n1810383
- Companies mentioned: 陽光基金會

Facts:
- Stage 4 oral cancer
- A major operation lasting more than 20 hours
- A period of 2 years

## Legislature reviews University Act; civic groups put forward 5 demands, including student representatives in presidential selection

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:27:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040159.aspx
- anchor: #n1810384
- Companies mentioned: 台灣高等教育產業工會、台灣教育產業工會、台灣私立學校教育產業工會、大學法改革陣線2.0、台灣青年思潮協會、台灣青年民主協會、台灣學生聯合會、台灣一滴優教育協會、台灣學生自治學會

Facts:
- Student representatives should make up 1/8 to 1/5 of all university affairs council members, or more
- The current proportion is 1/10

## COVID-19單週就醫增7成 62例重症創115年新高

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:25:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040158.aspx
- anchor: #n1810385
- Companies mentioned: 世界卫生组织、WHO

Facts:
- Up 74.8%
- 62 local severe cases
- More than 200 hospital visits resulted in admissions

## Zhonglian crude oil issue discovered; 台糖’s Wu Ming-chang: Raw materials are not legally required to be reported

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:23:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040157.aspx
- anchor: #n1810372
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、中聯油脂、台灣糖業股份有限公司、中聯油脂股份有限公司、中國國民黨、台北市議員、台灣台北地方檢察署、經濟部、行政院

## Hong Kong media: Actress 葛蘭 dies at 93

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:15:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608040156.aspx
- anchor: #n1810358
- Companies mentioned: 葛蘭、泰山影業公司、星島日報、明報

Facts:
- Dies at 93
- Joined 泰山影業公司 in 1952
- In 1957, 葛蘭 starred in Mambo Girl
- In June 1961, 葛蘭 married in London
- After 葛蘭 finished filming both parts of The Story of a Courtesan in 1964
- After 葛蘭's son was born in 1966

## Chen Yung-chi chokes up talking about family in his retirement year, thanks the 3 mothers in his life

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:13:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608040155.aspx
- anchor: #n1810359
- Companies mentioned: 中職統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、亞太成棒主球場

Facts:
- 43-year-old Chen Yung-chi in his retirement year
- To be held in his hometown of Taitung on Aug. 11 and 12
- To be held at 亞太成棒主球場 in Tainan on Sept. 19 and 20

## Three major institutional investors net-buy NT$109 million in Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:11:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040154.aspx
- anchor: #n1810360

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: 2026-08-04T16:11:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608040153.aspx
- anchor: #n1810361
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣政府

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.

## Japan defense white paper: 中國's military actions toward Taiwan becoming more combat-oriented, propagandistic and normalized

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:10:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608040152.aspx
- anchor: #n1810362
- Companies mentioned: 日本、台灣、美國、中國

Facts:
- Last April's Strait Thunder-2025A
- Justice Mission-2025 in December

## Japan raises permanent residency threshold; income must exceed that of Japanese households

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608040149.aspx
- anchor: #n1810369
- Companies mentioned: TBS電視台、共同社、時事通信社、入管廳

Facts:
- About 4.12 million foreign residents live in Japan
- About 940,000 of them hold permanent residency

## Korean media hail Chinese tourists as a driver of casino growth, shocking Chinese officials

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608040150.aspx
- anchor: #n1810368
- Companies mentioned: 韓國新韓證券、第一財經

Facts:
- 今年1月至5月訪韓的中國遊客已達約256萬人次
- Up about 25% year over year

## Technology and export stocks lead gains as Japanese stocks fluctuate before closing higher

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040151.aspx
- anchor: #n1810367

Facts:
- Nikkei 225 rises 202.63 points
- Rises 202.63 points, or 0.32%
- Closes at 63957.53 points
- TOPIX rises 1.75 points
- Rises 1.75 points, or 0.04%
- Closes at 3961.78 points

## National skills competition concludes; Central Changhua and Nantou branch wins 7 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze medals

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608040148.aspx
- anchor: #n1810370
- Companies mentioned: 勞動力發展署中彰投分署、台中高工

Facts:
- 7 gold medals
- 7 silver medals
- 7 bronze medals
- 26 competition categories
- 1070 competitors
- 20 winners
- 14 honorable mentions

## Bottleneck at Changhua's 184 redevelopment zone to be cleared, linking Yuanlin Boulevard road network

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608040147.aspx
- anchor: #n1810371
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣政府、員林市公所

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
- Total project cost is about NT$38.29 million
- 彰化縣政府 subsidized more than NT$38.16 million

## 世界先進: Q3 shipments expected to grow 3%; capacity utilization estimated at 90%

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:03:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040146.aspx
- anchor: #n1810293
- Companies mentioned: 世界先進

Facts:
- Q3 wafer shipments expected to rise 1% to 3% quarter over quarter
- Average selling prices expected to rise 2% to 4%
- Q2 wafer shipments totaled 713,000 units
- Up 11% quarter over quarter
- Average selling prices rose 3%
- Quarterly revenue totaled NT$14.245 billion
- Up 13.7% quarter over quarter
- Q2 gross margin climbed to 32.3%
- Up 3 percentage points from Q1
- Net income attributable to parent company totaled NT$2.975 billion
- Up 32.4% quarter over quarter
- Earnings per share of NT$1.56
- First-half revenue totaled NT$26.776 billion
- Net income attributable to parent company totaled NT$5.221 billion
- Earnings per share of NT$2.84

## Yunlin 2026 Traditional Crafts and Performing Arts Exhibition showcases the beauty of traditional skills through nearly 80 exhibits

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:56:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608040145.aspx
- anchor: #n1810224
- Companies mentioned: 雲林縣、雲林縣文化觀光處、中央社

Facts:
- 21 intangible cultural heritage custodians and preservation groups in the county
- Nearly 80 exhibits
- A total of 38 intangible cultural heritage items have been registered across the county
- 12 cultural heritage preservation techniques
- A total of 53 custodians
- 4 hands-on classes at custodians' craft sites

## Household trash dumping reported frequently; Taipei City to reduce pedestrian trash bins year by year

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:55:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608040144.aspx
- anchor: #n1810225
- Companies mentioned: 台北市環保局

Facts:
- Survey of trash bins at 65 commercial districts and 63 tourist attractions
- The total has fallen from about 2000 sets to 806

## Hsu Chia-ching clarifies overseas report was 30 pages, accuses 民眾黨 of smearing her

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:54:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608040143.aspx
- anchor: #n1810226
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、僑委會、中共、美國務院

Facts:
- The actual report was 30 pages
- Overseas study budget for 僑委會 rose from about NT$16.32 million in 111
- To more than NT$20.9 million over the years
- 26 days abroad
- The submitted study report was only 5 pages
- 僑委會 has established more than 90 Chinese language centers worldwide

## Weak yen prompts 豐田汽車 to raise full-year profit forecast

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:50:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040142.aspx
- anchor: #n1810227
- Companies mentioned: 豐田汽車

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: 2026-08-04T15:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040141.aspx
- anchor: #n1810228
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台達電、鴻海、聯亞、光寶科、全新、環宇-KY、波若威、光聖、華星光、大立光、Lumentum、昇達科、華通、雷虎、中光電

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).
- 光寶科投資新加坡磷化銦（InP）光通訊元件廠DenseLight，金額為3430萬美元。
- 聯亞 posted after-tax net profit of NT$171 million in June, up 533% year over year.

## Canada's former deputy prime minister urges democracies to speak out against Chinese group's push for legislation

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608040140.aspx
- anchor: #n1810152
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、凱達格蘭論壇、聯合國、俄羅斯、烏克蘭、喬治亞、克里米亞、台灣

Facts:
- 30th anniversary of direct presidential elections in 台灣

## CWA: 15 counties and cities under high-temperature alert; Hsinchu's Zhudong reaches 38 degrees in the afternoon

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:43:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040139.aspx
- anchor: #n1810145
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Hsinchu County's Zhudong Township records the highest temperature at 38 degrees Celsius
- Localized temperatures above 37 degrees recorded in New Taipei and Taoyuan
- Be alert for consecutive days of temperatures reaching 36 degrees

## Rakuten Monkeys sign Japanese and Korean league veteran developmental import Masaya Kyoyama to bolster pitching staff

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:41:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608040138.aspx
- anchor: #n1810146
- Companies mentioned: 樂天桃猿隊、橫濱DeNA海灣之星、韓職樂天巨人隊

Facts:
- Masaya Kyoyama, 28
- Made 84 appearances
- Pitched a total of 277.2 innings
- Career record of 14 wins and 23 losses
- Won 6 games in a single season
- 2.01 ERA

## 蔡英文任陳瑩競總主委 台東綠營大團結

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:40:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608040137.aspx
- anchor: #n1810147
- Companies mentioned: 蔡英文、陳瑩競、劉櫂豪、陳明文、莊瑞雄、國民黨、吳秀華、陳銘風、民進黨

## 道奇補強史庫柏志在3連霸 市場最新賠率大熱門

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:38:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608040136.aspx
- anchor: #n1810107
- Companies mentioned: 道奇、洋基、密爾瓦基釀酒人、亞特蘭大勇士、波士頓紅襪、坦帕灣光芒、路透社、博彩公司DraftKings、BetMGM、FanDuel

Facts:
- 博彩公司DraftKings將道奇獲總冠軍賠率列為+150
- BetMGM sets the odds at +155
- FanDuel sets the odds at +160
- 洋基都是第2熱門，奪冠賠率均為+600
- 釀酒人在FanDuel（+850）、DraftKings（+900）及BetMGM（+900）的封王賠率僅次於道奇與洋基
- 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
- Red

## 標示不明違停申訴成功率高 北市停管處允改善

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:31:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608040135.aspx
- anchor: #n1810101
- Companies mentioned: 台灣好政連線、北市停管處、台北市議員、交通裁決所、中央社

Facts:
- More than 330,000 tickets issued to cars and motorcycles in Taipei in the first half of the year
- An average of 42 appeals per day
- Appeal success rate reaches 63%
- A total of 1642 appeals also succeeded
- Overall traffic-related appeals rose 44%

## Average mortgages hit record highs in 5 non-six-municipality counties; Hsinchu County leads at NT$13.47 million

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:28:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040134.aspx
- anchor: #n1810102
- Companies mentioned: 台灣房屋、金融聯徵中心、台灣房屋集團趨勢中心、永慶房屋研展中心

Facts:
- Average mortgage in Hsinchu County climbs to a high of NT$13.47 million
- Hsinchu City edged down by NT$670,000 to NT$13.03 million
- Average mortgage in Miaoli County stood at NT$8.9 million
- Up NT$1.05 million from the same period last year

## Vice president: The world has no shortage of complainers; those willing to solve problems are precious

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:23:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608040133.aspx
- anchor: #n1810084
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 2026 international science fairs
- 6 delegations

## Record-breaking heatwave puts South Korea to the test; 16 have died from heat this summer

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:21:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608040132.aspx
- anchor: #n1810085
- Companies mentioned: 韓國內政部、法新社、氣象廳

Facts:
- A total of 16 people have died from heat nationwide this summer
- 2025 people across South Korea have been hospitalized for heat-related illnesses
- Temperatures in the southeastern city of Yangsan (Yangsan) soared to 42.5 degrees Celsius

## 颱風白海豚影響 星宇航空8/5部分航班異動

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:20:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040131.aspx
- anchor: #n1810086
- Companies mentioned: 星宇航空

Facts:
- 25.1 degrees north latitude
- 143.1 degrees east longitude
- A speed of 20 kilometers per hour
- 4:40 p.m.
- 2:10 p.m.
- 8:10 p.m.
- 5:40 p.m.
- 3 p.m.
- 4:15 p.m.
- 7:15 p.m.
- 8:30 p.m.

## 捷迅：海空運下半年價量齊揚、艙位為王

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:18:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040130.aspx
- anchor: #n1810087
- Companies mentioned: 捷迅、AWS、Google

受惠AI硬體出貨及地緣政治影響，捷迅上半年每股盈餘年增46.13%，預期下半年海空運需求強勁，持續擴充物流佈局。

Facts:
- Second-quarter revenue was NT$1.955 billion
- 34.27% quarter-over-quarter growth
- 4.27% year-over-year decline
- Earnings per share (EPS) of NT$2.11
- 210.29% quarter-over-quarter growth
- A sharp 1511.19% increase from a year earlier
- First-half earnings per share totaled NT$2.79
- Up 46.13% year over year
- An increase of NT$10 or NT$20 per kilogram

## August electronic futures fall; financial futures rise

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040129.aspx
- anchor: #n1810081

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.

## U.S. Pacific commander: No country will be allowed to dominate the Indo-Pacific

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:04:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608040127.aspx
- anchor: #n1809984
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ太平洋司令部、INDOPACOM、パパロ、フィリピン、北京、東南アジア諸国連合、高金歡

Facts:
- Vessels from the two countries have clashed head-on several times near the disputed reef island

## Ko Wen-je and others in the Jinghua City case to appear at first appeal hearing on 9/8

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:04:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608040126.aspx
- anchor: #n1809985
- Companies mentioned: 威京集團

Facts:
- Ko Wen-je sentenced to 17 years
- Ying Hsiao-wei sentenced to 15 years and 6 months
- Shen Ching-ching sentenced to 10 years
- First hearing set for September 8
- First hearing at 3 p.m.
- Arrived at the Taipei City Police Department at 10 a.m.

## Dispute over reporting tainted oil; Shen Po-yang: Amid cooperation, all we saw was political mudslinging

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:04:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608040125.aspx
- anchor: #n1809986
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、中聯油脂、輝達

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: 2026-08-04T15:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040128.aspx
- anchor: #n1810082

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.

## August Taiwan stock index futures rise 138 points

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:01:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040124.aspx
- anchor: #n1809981
- Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所

Facts:
- August Taiwan index futures close at 43357 points, up 138 points
- Taipei stocks fell 25.75 points at the close today
- Closed at 43360.66 points
- Trading value totaled NT$1.036281 trillion
- August futures at 43219 points
- September futures at 43363 points
- Trading volume of 73,145 contracts
- Trading volume of 393 contracts

## Yen holds gains from U.S.-Japan intervention as markets watch for another move by authorities

- Published: 2026-08-04T14:59:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608040123.aspx
- anchor: #n1809982
- Companies mentioned: 景順集團、花旗、美國聯邦準備理事會

Facts:
- 日圓亞洲早盤小幅走貶，報157.35日圓兌1美元
- 日圓前一交易日一度升至155.20日圓兌1美元
- The rare move drove the yen up by as much as 5% over the past 3 trading days
- 日圓兌歐元則維持在逾8個月高點附近，最新報1歐元181.19日圓
- 英鎊兌日圓則報1英鎊兌211.60日圓
- Trading volume in the U.S. dollar-yen pair reached about 27 billion U.S. dollars
- The recent average was about 1.9 billion U.S. dollars
- The Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates by a cumulative 35 basis points by year-end

## 藍營指台糖未通報 林靜儀：粗膠原油是可以吃嗎

- Published: 2026-08-04T14:59:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608040122.aspx
- anchor: #n1809915
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、中聯油脂、南僑

Facts:
- 32 raw-material or soybean salad oil products have been tested since the start of this year
- Benzo[a]pyrene (Bap) was below the standard of 2ppb

## Taiwan Route 64 body-dumping case: On-site inspection scheduled for the afternoon of Nov. 4; westbound lanes on the section to be fully closed

- Published: 2026-08-04T14:56:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608040121.aspx
- anchor: #n1809916
- Companies mentioned: Bolt

Facts:
- To date, he has concluded 18 National Judges cases
- 2 of the cases resulted in death sentences
- The National Judges will hear the case from Nov. 2 to 6
- The road will be closed at about 2:20 p.m. that day
- The inspection will take place at 2:40 p.m.
- The closure will last about 40 minutes
- The westbound lanes of the entire Taiwan Route 64 expressway section from 27.5 to 28.5 kilometers will be closed

## 台積電 falls NT$50; Taiwan stocks edge down 25 points to close lower

- Published: 2026-08-04T14:52:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040120.aspx
- anchor: #n1809845
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台達電、鴻海

Facts:
- The weighted index closed down 25.75 points
- The index finished at 43360.66 points
- A decline of 0.06%
- Trading value totaled NT$1.036281 trillion
- 台積電 closed at NT$2320
- 台達電 closed at NT$1620
- 鴻海 closed at NT$250

## Taiwan stocks fell 25.75 points

- Published: 2026-08-04T14:49:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608040119.aspx
- anchor: #n1809846
- Companies mentioned: 群創、元大台灣50反1、主動統一台股增長、群益臺灣加權正2、元大台灣50正2、尖點、台勝科、福懋科、揚博、台玻、鼎固-KY、愛山林、台南-KY、三陽工業、志強-KY

Facts:
- The index closed down 25.75 points at 43360.66
- A decline of 0.06%
- Trading value totaled NT$1.036281 trillion

## Han Kuang Exercise No. 42 live-fire drills begin on the 5th, testing reverse briefings and new combat capabilities

- Published: 2026-08-04T14:49:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608040118.aspx
- anchor: #n1809847
- Companies mentioned: 国军、美军、M1A2T战车、濱海作戰指揮部

## 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: 2026-08-04T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153782
- anchor: #n1811871
- Companies mentioned: 享民頭條

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: 2026-08-04T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153912
- anchor: #n1811870
- Companies mentioned: Samsung Electronics、SK hynix、Citigroup、Direxion

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: 2026-08-04T16:58:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153897
- anchor: #n1811872
- Companies mentioned: 國立臺灣大學、中國醫藥大學、國立清華大學、國立陽明交通大學、國立成功大學、亞洲大學、國立雲林科技大學、國立臺灣師範大學、臺北醫學大學、國立臺灣科技大學、U.S. News & World Report、QS 世界大學排名

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

## Love Dad! Uni-President Enterprises Group airlifts more than 40,000 dendrobium orchids to honor fathers everywhere

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:54:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153917
- anchor: #n1811873

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.

## Not just 台積電 and 國巨! Who did the government-backed fund buy for NT$22.6 billion? A look at the 5 stocks it is supporting

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:52:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153915
- anchor: #n1811874
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、欣興、國巨、輝達、超微

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks plunged more than 4,000 points in just 2 trading days last week
- Soared 3,186 points in a single day

## 小羊卡牌社 embezzlement suspicions shock Taiwan; Tokyo card shop declares bankruptcy in April with ¥400 million in debt

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:51:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153910
- anchor: #n1811875
- Companies mentioned: 小羊卡牌社、The TCG、株式會社The TCG、帝國數據庫、TDB、東京地方法院

Facts:
- A self-help group of more than 4,500 people
- Total debts are estimated at between ¥200 million and ¥400 million
- There are about 200 creditors
- Individual losses reached ¥1.77 million to ¥15 million

## Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan’s 《這一秒過火》 comes in last! Top 10 Chinese dramas of July revealed; the 7.5-rated winner beats 《雀骨》 and 《野狗骨頭》

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:47:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153898
- anchor: #n1811876
- Companies mentioned: 豆瓣

Facts:
- 《懸案》｜豆瓣 rating: 7.5
- 《畫夢錄》｜豆瓣評分：7.4
- 《野狗骨頭》｜豆瓣評分：6.9
- 《京城奇探》｜豆瓣評分：6.8
- 《燦如繁星》｜豆瓣評分：6.8
- 《雀骨》｜豆瓣 rating: 6.7
- 《小芳》｜豆瓣 rating: 6.7
- 《百花殺》｜豆瓣評分：6.0
- 《千香》｜豆瓣 rating: 5.8
- 《這一秒過火》｜豆瓣評分：5.0

## Another win for Taiwan’s pharmaceutical industry! Medigen’s enterovirus vaccine arrives in Vietnam, building a protective network for children across Asia

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:47:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153902
- anchor: #n1811877
- Companies mentioned: 高端疫苗、越南藥品管理局

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: 2026-08-04T16:33:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153894
- anchor: #n1811878

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: 2026-08-04T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153452
- anchor: #n1811880

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: 2026-08-04T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153892
- anchor: #n1811879

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.

## Factory orders surge and manufacturing jobs rebound strongly; why is the U.S. economy getting stronger the longer the war lasts?

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:29:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153906
- anchor: #n1811881
- Companies mentioned: Institute for Supply Management、美國聯準會、FOMC

Facts:
- The July PMI climbed to 55.6
- Manufacturing accounts for about 9.4% of U.S. gross domestic product（GDP）
- The new orders index rose further to 56.7 in July, up from 56.0 in June
- The ISM manufacturing employment index rebounded to 52.8 in July
- The supplier deliveries index rose to 58.9 from 57.4 in June
- The prices paid index for raw materials edged down to 71.1 in July from 73.0 in June
- Keep the federal funds rate unchanged in the 3.50% to 3.75% range

## 又有毒蔬果！台灣人愛吃「1水果」農藥超標、2萬公斤全銷毀，1種魚驗出禁藥，不合格名單曝

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:06:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153878
- anchor: #n1811882
- Companies mentioned: 和司特股份有限公司、ALL ORGANIC TREASURES GMBH、艾斯奇餐飲股份有限公司、私宅咖哩炸雞

Facts:
- 2.5 micrograms per kilogram
- No more than 2.0 micrograms per kilogram
- More than 20,000 kilograms
- 0.7 ppb
- 0.018 ppm
- Below the detection limit of 0.005 ppm

## Eliminates all 3 seeds! 21-year-old tennis star Alex Eala makes history, rallying to win and become the Philippines’ first tour champion

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153889
- anchor: #n1811883
- Companies mentioned: Alexandra Eala、Jessica Pegula、Elina Svitolina、Naomi Osaka、Rafael Nadal Academy、Rafael Nadal

Facts:
- 21 years old
- By scores of 4-6, 6-4, 6-0

## “Taiwanese people love going to 3 countries”: airfares slashed! Round trips during popular travel periods for NT$3888; a roundup of 2026 travel deals

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:04:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153624
- anchor: #n1811884
- Companies mentioned: 雄獅旅遊、華航、五福旅遊、長榮航空、雲朗集團

Facts:
- Round trips for NT$3888
- 全航線最低82折
- The second traveler gets up to NT$3000 off
- NT$1000 off for the second traveler
- Up 16.6%
- The number of outbound trips by Taiwan residents has surpassed ten million
- From NT$15,900 per person
- From NT$15,999
- Starting at NT$14,900
- Starting at NT$12,999

## 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: 2026-08-04T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153873
- anchor: #n1810233
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府交通局、高雄捷運公司

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: 2026-08-04T15:59:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153891
- anchor: #n1810234
- Companies mentioned: 図靈デジタル

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: 2026-08-04T15:55:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153890
- anchor: #n1810235

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.

## 陳偉霆張藝興《老九門》輸了！陸劇最有火花兄弟檔TOP10：冠軍CP感封神、看一集徹底愛上

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:52:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153453
- anchor: #n1810236
- Companies mentioned: 陳偉霆、張藝興、成毅、曾舜晞、肖戰、王一博、李宏毅、敖瑞鵬、胡一天、張雲龍、肖宇梁、張哲瀚、龔俊、楊旭文、楊志剛、檀健次、金世佳、胡歌、王凱、《老九門》、《蓮花樓》、《陳情令》、《少年歌行》、《民國奇探》、《終極筆記》、《山河令》、《唐朝詭事錄》、《獵罪圖鑑》、《瑯琊榜》

## 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: 2026-08-04T15:50:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153885
- anchor: #n1810237
- Companies mentioned: 威京集團

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: 2026-08-04T15:39:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153829
- anchor: #n1810238
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府

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.

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:39:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153882
- anchor: #n1810239
- Companies mentioned: 台湾交通部观光署

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## 《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: 2026-08-04T15:37:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153833
- anchor: #n1810240

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: 2026-08-04T15:33:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153879
- anchor: #n1810241
- Companies mentioned: 福懋、福壽、泰山、台糖

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: 2026-08-04T15:32:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153875
- anchor: #n1810242
- Companies mentioned: 統一超、統一佳佳、健身工廠

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: 2026-08-04T15:31:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153832
- anchor: #n1810243

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.

## 盤後》台股收跌力守住4萬3！華邦電、南亞科、大立光攻漲停，金融股走弱

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:31:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153871
- anchor: #n1810244
- Companies mentioned: 華邦電、南亞科、大立光、台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台玻、中釉、華榮、榮星、台中銀、臺企銀、安泰銀、鼎固-KY、愛山林、宏璟、台勝科、揚博、尖點、川寶、泰谷、艾華、倉和、竹陞科技、擎亞、群創、力積電、聯電、緯創、友達、旺宏、國巨、安普新、尚茂、竣邦-KY、宏太-KY、海悅、百和、晶豪科、映泰、鼎元、統懋、全新、盟立、希華、吉祥全、晶技、益登、蔚華科、大量、景碩、弘憶股、嘉威、宏致、健策、貿聯-KY、榮科、柏承、統新、光聖、愛普、邁科、AMAX-KY、台鎔科技、聯友金屬-創、南電、福懋科、高力、富喬、李洲、穩懋、波若威、昇達科、達航科技、磐亞、IET-KY、華星光、環宇-KY、建榮、鈺創、中光電、合晶、方土昶、沛亨、環球晶、達邦蛋白、東典光電、亞泰金屬、明遠精密、創泓科技、創新服務、匯鑽科

## 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: 2026-08-04T15:28:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11148199
- anchor: #n1810245
- Companies mentioned: Acer、ASUS、MSI、Microsoft、Lenovo、ROG

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.