Typhoon Bailu heads west! 星宇航空 announces changes to 4 flights between Taichung and Japan tomorrow.
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As a typhoon approaches, 星宇航空 has changed the times of 4 flights to and from Taichung. Passengers are urged to take note and check for the latest information.
Will Friday be a typhoon day off? Typhoon Bailu makes a sharp change in course! Experts reveal the latest scenario: weather turns across Taiwan, with the heaviest rain expected on these 2 days.
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Typhoon "White Dolphin" is likely to change course toward northern Taiwan, with heavy rain forecast in the north and central regions through the weekend. The weather agency has urged people to remain alert.
As Taichung Mayor 盧秀燕 criticized 台糖's response to benzopyrene, Deputy Health and Welfare Minister 林静儀 released a refining process diagram and countered that intermediate materials are not for consumption and need not be reported.
A new shopping mall opens in Taiwan! The 2,300-ping space has 50 brands, with convenient access from the train station and metro. Visitors praise its diverse food, shopping and entertainment and say it is distinctive and fun to explore.
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The north side of Kaohsiung Station’s underground mall, “Kaohsiung Eki Ichibangai,” has officially opened. The north and south sections cover a combined 2,300 ping and feature more than 50 anime and food brands. Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended the opening, and ridership growth during the trial operation was the highest on the entire line, demonstrating strong commercial potential.
How much does a man need to earn to be considered well-paid? The Ministry of Finance has released average income figures by gender. Check in one click how you compare with everyone else.
THAAD and Patriot production ramp up: the U.S. Department of War signs a hundred-billion contract, with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman joining forces to build a “Freedom Arsenal.”
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The U.S. Department of War signed major contracts with ロッキード・マーティン and ノースロップ・グラマン to sharply expand production of THAAD and Patriot systems. The aim is to support allies and maintain a defense advantage.
Taipei and Taichung lose out! Foreign media name Taiwan’s top tourist city: its distinctive scenery and comfortable climate make it a must-visit for travelers worldwide.
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The UK’s The Times named Kaohsiung one of the 20 best cities in the world to visit in November, making it the only city in Taiwan to be selected. The recognition highlights its climate and tourism appeal and could boost its international profile.
Companies mentioned:The Times、Marriott International、The Luxury Collection、ALIEN Art Centre
Latest ranking of the world’s 10 richest people! Musk’s wealth “evaporates” by a revealed amount as experts sound warnings ahead of SpaceX’s first financial report.
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SpaceX's share price has fallen about 50% from its post-listing high, and founder Elon Musk's fortune has also dropped by more than $670 billion. The market is shifting toward criteria that emphasize profitability and capital efficiency, rather than just an AI vision.
Cancer-causing oil also found at the border! Pumpkin seed oil tests show excessive benzopyrene; the FDA says all shipments will be returned or destroyed.
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Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration found 15 imported food products noncompliant. In particular, benzopyrene levels in pumpkin seed oil from Austria exceeded the standard, and the entire shipment was returned or destroyed. Inspections of importers will be tightened.
As Taiwanese high school students consider veterinary studies when choosing a career path, mental strain and low pay have been identified as concerns, and it has emerged that programs are offered at only 5 schools. Pursuing this path requires not only passion but also a resilient mindset.
U.S.-Iran peace talks drag on like a bad drama: Tehran contradicts Trump, saying “there are no plans to talk to the U.S.” Experts analyze Iran’s sources of leverage.
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U.S. President Donald Trump claims peace talks with Iran are “underway,” but Iran flatly denies this. The two countries remain at odds over passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Companies mentioned:The Wall Street Journal、Reuters
What exactly is Bessent up to? The 4 unusual moves behind the U.S.’s rare effort to rescue the yen—the real target isn’t the exchange rate.
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The U.S. Treasury intervened to buy yen in coordination with Japan for the first time in 15 years, but unusual steps including advance notification and the use of euros have fueled a growing view that the real aim is to maintain stability in the U.S. Treasury market.
Unwilling to get bogged down in Yemen again, Saudi crown prince urged Trump not to “launch an all-out attack” on Iran: the story behind the scenes.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman advised President Trump to halt military attacks on Iran. This reflects an emphasis on regional stability and a diplomatic solution, and is expected to have a major impact on the situation in the Middle East.
〈Powerchip Outlook〉謝再居 addresses nearly 700,000 shareholders, pledging annual profits and a return to dividends
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Powerchip acting chairman 謝再居 announced that the company will deliver annual profits and dividends on the strength of its 3 business pillars—memory, logic foundry and AI—and improve its financial structure by selling its Tongluo plant, while strengthening its partnership with 美光.
Taiwan’s stock market saw sharp swings on the 4th and closed slightly lower. Foreign investors were net sellers, investment trusts were heavy net buyers, and the three major institutional investors combined were net buyers of 109 million yuan. Market liquidity remains high.
First to back U.S. expansion! National Development Fund commits $800 million to launch loan guarantee mechanism; initial leverage of $55 billion
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The National Development Fund provided $800 million and partnered with 15 domestic banks to launch a loan guarantee mechanism for investments in the United States. The first round generated $55 billion in financing demand, supporting Taiwanese companies’ international expansion.
New rules for stocks under disposition take effect 8/10! Disposition periods halved, matching sped up; how much longer will 南電 and 旭然 remain under restrictions?
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The Taiwan Stock Exchange will implement new rules for stocks under disposition on Aug. 10, shortening the disposition period to 5 days and increasing the frequency of matching in the biggest reform in 30 years. Stocks such as 南電 and 旭然 remain in focus, with investors watching for improved liquidity and market impact.
〈Chicony Power earnings call〉Q2 non-operating income boosts net profit 1 time quarter over quarter; EPS of 2.03 yuan, first-half earnings of 3.04 yuan per share
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Taiwanese power supply maker Chicony Power reported its second-quarter financial results. Operating profit fell, but net profit rose 101% from the previous quarter on non-operating income, and EPS was NT$2.03. Signs of an earnings recovery are drawing attention.
Biggest financing wave in history for AI chips? Citadel: Tech giants may issue more than $500 billion in debt before 2028
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Major U.S. tech companies may issue more than $500 billion in debt by 2028 to procure AI chips, creating one of the largest-ever supply pressures in the investment-grade bond market.
39%! Samsung reclaims top spot in global DRAM market share in Q2; SK Hynix plunges to 26%, CXMT surges to 7%
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Samsung reclaimed the top spot in the DRAM market with a 39% share, while SKハイニクス fell to 26%. ChangXin surged to 7%, with revenue up 716% year on year. The battle for market leadership is shifting from price to technology.
Focusing on the AI supply chain and advanced packaging, 26 OTC-listed companies will take turns showcasing their strengths at earnings briefings starting on the 12th
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The Taipei Exchange will hold 7 earnings presentation sessions starting Aug. 12, with 26 companies focusing on areas including the AI supply chain and advanced packaging to strengthen investor communications and market transparency.
Low-Earth-orbit satellite concept stock 廌家科技 earned NT$202 million in the first half, surpassing last year's full-year total, with EPS of NT$5.05.
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廌家科技 posted net profit after tax of NT$202 million in the first half of 2026, surpassing its full-year total for last year, with earnings per share of NT$5.05. This highlights its technological edge and growth potential in the low-Earth-orbit satellite and high-reliability transmission component markets, making it a closely watched indicator for investors.
Value Investing: Latest Industry Research Report — Kinsus (3189-TW): AI substrate supply tightens, with capacity expansion and price hikes boosting profits
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Demand from AI servers has driven a shortage of high-end substrates at Kinsus. Higher prices and capacity expansion are boosting profits, while customers' direct investment in equipment signals confidence in long-term cooperation and the company's transformation into a key AI supplier.
Google's off-balance-sheet guarantees soar to $43.8 billion! A big AI bet in exchange for momentum in TPU sales
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Google parent Alphabet provided $43.8 billion in off-balance-sheet guarantees to promote adoption of TPUs. Its strategy of taking on financial risk to expand its share of the AI market is drawing attention.
Wave of smartphone price hikes spreads; Xiaomi has raised prices 3 times this year
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Xiaomi raised smartphone prices for the third time this year as memory chip costs climbed. The industry is facing widespread pressure, with the market watching gross margins and the timing of capacity ramp-ups.
Rebound in U.S. AI stocks faces a “tough hurdle” this week! Wall Street forecasts 85,000 new jobs in July; Kalshi bets on the 70,000 range
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With the U.S. July nonfarm payrolls report due, the market is watching it as a “hard hurdle” that could determine the future of AI-related stocks. The forecast is for an increase of 85,000, but uncertainty remains in prediction markets.
Focus stock: Jentech's share of vapor chamber revenue continues to rise; stock hits limit-up
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Shipments of B300 and Rubin products have lifted Jentech's vapor chamber revenue share. Analysts expect earnings growth in Q2, driving the stock to its limit-up price of NT$4,145 and drawing market attention.