Problematic tea seed oil producers rise to 5, affecting 4 counties and cities including New Taipei and Tainan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration announced that tea seed oil produced by 5 oil mills exceeded the limit for the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene. The products involved locations including New Taipei City, Chiayi County and City, and Tainan City. 源春, which produced goods under contract for several companies, is suspected of using Chinese raw materials.
Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin: Yielding to great powers out of fear cannot build lasting peace
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin attended the 2026 Ketagalan Forum and urged democratic countries to unite against great powers. She stressed that strengthening defense and diversifying supply chains are essential to ensuring international order and stable sovereignty.
Facts
The border between Finland and Russia is more than 1340 kilometers long.
Finland has fought Russia at least 6 times over the past 700 years.
The 10th Ketagalan Forum brought together 12 political figures, lawmakers, scholars and experts from 9 countries.
「Four loans under one roof」 conceal credit risks; banks must report personal financial liquidity loans starting in October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
金管會 is requiring domestic banks to report data on personal financial liquidity loans starting in October in response to credit risks arising from 「four loans under one roof」, to strengthen market oversight.
Facts
金管會 will require domestic banks to report data on 「personal financial liquidity loans for purchasing stocks and other financial products」 starting in October.
Personal financial liquidity loans include home equity lines of credit, loans secured by stocks, personal loans and other items.
中華車 reports higher first-half profit as brand sales drive growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華車 reported its financial results for the first half of 2025, with profit rising 31% year over year on stronger brand sales. 裕日車, meanwhile, posted an operating loss in the first half amid higher costs and tariff concerns.
Facts
中華車's first-half 2025 profit attributable to owners of the parent was NT$1.743 billion
中華車's profit rose 31% from the same period in 2025
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裕日車 recorded a cumulative operating loss of NT$354 million in the first half
Science park review committee approves 5 investment projects to strengthen semiconductor competitiveness
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Science and Technology Council's science park review committee approved 5 new investment projects totaling about NT$4.158 billion, covering semiconductor equipment and smart manufacturing technologies. The move will strengthen localization of Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain and boost the competitiveness of domestic key equipment.
Facts
The National Science and Technology Council's science park review committee approved 5 investment projects totaling about NT$4.158 billion.
丰榮智機 will invest NT$50 million in the Central Taiwan Science Park, focusing on automated semiconductor packaging and testing equipment.
浩登智能科技 will invest NT$20 million at the Yilan Science Park to develop software-defined logistics systems.
新台實業 will invest NT$15 million in the Central Taiwan Science Park to design and manufacture ALD process chambers.
The review committee also approved 15 capital increase projects, totaling NT$15.695 billion.
Abao hopes to make friends with young creators through a concert at the Taipei Music Center
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2nd Taipei Music Center Concert Academy launches, aiming to train behind-the-scenes technical talent for concerts. Singer Abao joins the program and will perform on Dec. 4.
Facts
The 2nd Taipei Music Center Concert Academy holds a press conference
The Taipei Music Center Concert Academy announces a performance on Dec. 4
Taipei Music Center Chairman Liang Xulun and CEO Teng Naici
Abao takes part in the event, hoping to learn what young people think about concerts
Thailand and Indonesia deepen strategic partnership, push industrial cooperation to boost bilateral trade
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Thailand and Indonesia deepen their strategic partnership, setting a goal of raising bilateral trade to $23 billion. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in the halal industry and supply chains, and signed 4 memorandums.
Facts
Thai Prime Minister Anutin made a 2-day visit to Indonesia.
The bilateral trade target was raised from nearly $20 billion to $23 billion.
Thailand and Indonesia signed 4 memorandums covering tourism, strategic marketing and communications, carbon markets, and economic cooperation.
Thailand helps repatriate nearly 1,000 Indonesian citizens lured by online scam networks.
Chiayi prosecutors summon Wu brothers over suspected use of adulterated Chinese tea-oil camellia seeds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei and Chiayi prosecutors jointly searched Weijia Company and related oil-processing plants as they investigate the suspected adulteration of imported tea-oil camellia seeds and excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels. The Wu brothers were summoned.
The New York Times: Iran, Oman near new deal to consolidate Tehran's control of the Strait of Hormuz
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Iran and Oman are close to reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with plans to designate shipping lanes and levy service fees. U.S. officials denied this, as the move creates a geopolitical stalemate between Trump's efforts to resolve the shipping crisis and maintain open international waters.
Facts
Iran and Oman are close to reaching a deal to reopen maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Under the plan, vessels entering the Persian Gulf would sail along a route near the Iranian coast, while departing vessels would take a route near Oman.
Iran plans to levy a “service fee” on shipping and split it with Oman.
U.S. officials said Iran's claims about fees and permits were inaccurate.
Trump decided over the weekend to cancel a new round of large-scale attacks on Iran.
Did Zhonglian's use of Chinese-made process equipment lead to problems? Taichung City Government says experts must be invited to investigate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Benzo[a]pyrene levels in Zhonglian's oil products exceeded the limit, possibly due to a switch to Chinese-made process equipment. The Taichung City Government said it needs expert help with the investigation; its administrative powers are limited, and the facts remain to be clarified through judicial proceedings.
Will climbing Taiwan's Hundred Peaks require a fee in year 116? National Park Service: timeline undecided, discussions ongoing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Park Service is considering charging conservation fees for entry into ecological reserves. It will hold briefings at 6 locations nationwide in August and collect opinions.
Asian Games baseball training team plays in Japan; Cheng Chun-wei records 1 hit, 1 RBI and 2 stolen bases
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Asian Games baseball training team lost 1-3 to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries West in the 2nd game of its series in Japan. Cheng Chun-wei contributed the team's only RBI and stole 2 bases.
Facts
Taiwan's training team lost 1-3 to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries West in the 2nd game.
Cheng Chun-wei had 1 hit, 1 RBI and 2 stolen bases in the game.
Starting pitcher Kuo Tzu-chuan allowed 3 runs over 3.2 innings and took the loss.
The training camp in Japan included a total of 8 games.
Foreign investors hold net short positions of 87,800 Taiwan index futures contracts; futures expert sees arbitrage opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks fluctuated and closed lower at 43,360 points. Foreign investors' net short positions in Taiwan index futures fell to 87,800 contracts; an expert said the wide gap between futures and spot prices offers arbitrage opportunities.
Facts
Taiwan stocks fell 25 points to close at 43,360 on Aug. 4.
The 3 major institutional investors' net short positions fell to 2,954 contracts.
A futures expert said the recent wide gap between Taiwan stock futures and spot prices offers arbitrage opportunities.
華爾街日報: Taiwan-U.S. defense cooperation becomes more public, signaling to China that ties are solid
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan has made public details of U.S. military training in Taiwan and Taiwan-U.S. coast guard cooperation to signal to China that ties are stable and reassure the public at home.
Facts
“I don't want to fly 9,500 miles to fight a war”
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South Korea abolishes prosecutors' investigative powers: a full analysis of the reform's background, system and controversies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korea has completed its prosecution reform through legislative amendments, formally achieving a “complete separation of investigation and indictment.”
Facts
The current prosecution service will be disbanded in October this year
Complainants, victims and other parties with a legally recognized interest may file an objection within 3 months
At the prosecutor's request, police must generally complete supplementary investigations within 1 month
Prosecutors may decide to extend the period by 1 month
融程電 earns a record NT$4.28 per share in first half, accelerates U.S. manufacturing expansion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
融程電’s revenue, net profit and earnings per share all reached record highs in the first half of 2026. Benefiting from defense projects and edge AI applications, the company is accelerating its expansion of U.S. production capacity.
Facts
融程電’s consolidated revenue in the first half of 2026 was NT$2.123 billion
融程電’s earnings per share in the first half of 2026 were NT$4.28
融程電’s first-half 2026 net profit attributable to owners of the parent was about NT$345 million
融程電 is accelerating the expansion of its U.S. manufacturing operations
融程電 has launched a rugged edge AI platform for defense drones and robotics applications
Typhoon Dolphin expected to turn north on the 8th; rain precautions needed nationwide, with foehn winds in the east
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Dolphin is forecast to turn north on the 8th, with a sea warning possibly issued as early as the 7th. It will have its greatest impact on Taiwan from the 8th to the 10th; rain precautions are needed nationwide, and some areas should watch for foehn winds.
Nantou County government plans to rebuild its administration building, adding office space and parking
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Nantou County Government plans to invest NT$2.27 billion to rebuild its 25-year-old administration building. The project aims to address a shortage of office space, leaks and parking difficulties, consolidating departments to improve administrative and public service efficiency.
偉訓 subsidiary 力韡 loses arbitration case and cannot pay; seeks bankruptcy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
偉訓 subsidiary 力韡 lost a U.S. arbitration case and was ordered to pay about 1.57 billion yen in damages. It plans to file for bankruptcy due to insufficient assets. 偉訓 has also already booked a huge loss.
National Palace Museum Southern Branch showcases a gold-threaded robe and Valentine’s Day-only water dance to invite the public to celebrate Qixi
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Palace Museum Southern Branch has launched the “Woven Light: Asian Textiles” exhibition and will stage a Valentine’s Day-only water dance show around Qixi, combining culture and the arts with technological lighting effects.
Facts
The National Palace Museum Southern Branch is holding the exhibition “Woven Light: Material Exchanges and Stories in Asian Textiles”
The Valentine’s Day-only water dance show will run in the evenings from Aug. 15 to 23
The exhibition’s highlight is a women’s robe from the Ottoman Empire period, from the second half of the 19th century to the early 20th century
Malaysian yacht takes on water and sinks near Guishan Island; coast guard rescues 2 people
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Malaysian-flagged yacht “Nick Lawang” took on water and lost power near Guishan Island. The Suao Coast Guard rescued 2 crew members, and the vessel has been towed back to Wushi Harbor.
Hsinchu County three-tier basketball invitational to feature powerhouse Taipei school Jinhua Junior High for the first time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The finals of the Hsinchu County Chairperson’s Cup three-tier basketball tournament are underway, with strong teams from outside the county, including Jinhua Junior High, invited for the first time to raise the level of competition.
National Park Service and medical welfare council partner to show nature videos at 26 hospitals to promote well-being
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
內政部國家公園署 and the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s medical welfare council signed a letter of intent to play national park nature videos at 26 ministry-run hospitals nationwide, providing patients with a healing environment and promoting cross-agency cooperation in environmental education and health care.
Facts
The partnership includes showing national park-related videos at 26 ministry-run hospitals.
The medical welfare council will provide medical emergency response and care for national park activities.
Interior Minister 劉世芳 and Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare 林靜儀 attended the signing ceremony.
游盈隆 visits Penghu, hopes local public office elections will proceed smoothly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Central Election Commission Chairman 游盈隆 visited Penghu to inspect preparations for year-end local public office elections. He stressed political neutrality and professionalism and called for the use of AI technology to address challenges in the information environment.
Facts
This was 游盈隆’s first visit to an outlying island since taking office.
Local public office elections will be held at the end of the year.
游盈隆 encouraged election officials to use their professional skills to meet challenges posed by the development of artificial intelligence.
Keelung parking lot lease expires; 台肥 gives operator until the end of August as a grace period
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台肥 granted a 2-month grace period after the contract for a parking lot site in Keelung expired. The site is to be returned due to deficiencies on the operator's part.
桃機 exercise on Aug. 13 will not affect flights; connecting transport services temporarily suspended
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taoyuan Airport will impose partial traffic controls on August 13 in cooperation with the “2026 Urban Resilience (Air Defense) Exercise.” Flights and the airport MRT will operate as usual.
Rocket debris to hit the moon on Aug. 5, estimated to send a million kilograms of material flying and leave a crater
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A discarded SpaceX rocket will hit the moon on August 5. The impact will have the force of 3 tons of TNT and is expected to leave a crater on the lunar surface.
Facts
The rocket’s second stage will hit the moon on Aug. 5.
The impact will have the force of 3 tons of TNT.
The impact will create a crater about 27 meters wide and 5 meters deep.
The rocket was carrying lunar landers from Firefly Aerospace and ispace.
The scheduled impact time is 2:34:32.9 p.m. Taiwan time on Aug. 5.
Chicony Power posts a 2.03 yuan Q2 EPS, a 6-quarter high, boosted by non-operating income
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chicony Power Technology reported its 2026 Q2 results, with earnings per share of 2.03 yuan, a 6-quarter high. Revenue rose quarter over quarter on growth in communications and server power supplies, but higher costs weighed on core operating profit.
Facts
Chicony Power Technology reported Q2 net profit after tax of NT$814 million, up 101% quarter over quarter.
Chicony Power Technology reported Q2 operating profit of NT$196 million, down 41.4% quarter over quarter.
Research firm estimates global server shipments will rise 2.8% quarter over quarter in Q3, with growth slowing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A DIGITIMES report says global server shipment growth is slowing due to component shortages, but shipments are still expected to exceed 5 million units in Q3. U.S. cloud service providers are shifting their purchases toward CPU servers.
AI takes center stage at high school principals’ meeting; Cheng Ying-yao calls for cultivating independent thinking
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao said at the national principals’ meeting that education in the AI era should return to its fundamentals, emphasizing students’ self-directed learning and independent thinking.
To reduce infection risks at shelters, Tzu Chi sends another 200 screens to Kumamoto
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Following the earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, the Tzu Chi Foundation procured an additional 200 Fuhui partition screens to support evacuation shelters. They were airlifted with the cooperation of 中華航空 to reduce infection risks and ensure privacy.
Facts
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, on the afternoon of July 28, with a maximum seismic intensity of 7.
The Tzu Chi Foundation has delivered the first shipment of 148 Fu Hui beds and 40 privacy screens to an emergency relief supplies center in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto.
Tzu Chi urgently arranged 200 Fu Hui privacy screens, which 中華航空 is expected to transport free of charge on a direct flight to Fukuoka Airport in Japan.
Nantou County government plans to rebuild its government complex as a full administrative district and add parking spaces
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Nantou County announced plans to rebuild its aging government complex and construct a multi-story parking garage. It will invest 2.27 billion yen to centralize administrative services and improve convenience for residents.
AI is not a short-term business cycle! VIS Chairman Fang Lue: demand will continue to outstrip supply through 2027, with AI revenue share set to reach double digits this year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
VIS Chairman Fang Lue said AI demand will continue through 2027 and mature-process capacity will remain insufficient to meet demand. AI is expected to account for more than double digits of revenue this year, demonstrating that AI has become a structural growth driver for the semiconductor industry.
“Lighting Up the Mid-Autumn Festival with Love”: Changhua County organizations for people with disabilities and sheltered workshops jointly promote Mid-Autumn gift boxes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Changhua County held an event on the 4th to jointly sell Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes from 8 disability organizations and sheltered workshops in the county. County Magistrate Wang Huimei and entertainer Kang Kang called for support, promoting social contribution and employment.
VIS earnings call》Q2 EPS reaches 1.56 yuan, Q3 gross margin target 34.5%! AI power-management demand remains strong, with capacity utilization expected to rise again in Q4
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
World Advanced Technologies posted strong Q2 results, with growth expected to continue from Q3 onward as demand rises for power-management chips used in AI servers.
Indonesia’s “free lunch” becomes a nightmare? Hundreds of billions in budget funds alleged to be politically divvied up, with 40,000 students suffering food poisoning so far
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Indonesia's free school meal program, backed by a budget of 229 trillion rupiah, has eroded public trust in the government amid allegations of political cronyism and food poisoning. The president's pledge has grown into a national crisis.
Using technology to strengthen policing in Taichung: city police upgrade AI forensics and eagle-eyed anti-fraud operations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung City Police Department has introduced AI and digital technologies to strengthen forensic investigations and anti-fraud efforts, successfully stopping nearly NT$700 million in fraud proceeds. It also received the highest rating in the central government’s evaluation for 6 consecutive years, demonstrating the effectiveness of technology-driven policing.
Kaohsiung City Finance Bureau and 高雄銀行 hold net-zero sustainable finance briefing, focusing on carbon inventories, green credit and sustainable financing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government's Finance Bureau and 高雄銀行 co-hosted the “Year 115 Net-Zero Sustainable Finance Briefing,” promoting corporate carbon footprint calculations and green lending practices. The aim is to decarbonize industry and expand sustainable finance.
Taichung’s Blue Line metro reaches a new milestone; Mayor Lu Shiow-yen invites residents to celebrate with a walk and reminds them to prepare for the air defense drill
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced that events in August will include the groundbreaking of the Blue Line metro, a citywide walk, a battle-top festival and an air defense drill, emphasizing public participation and urban development. The moves demonstrate transparency in city governance and public engagement.
Tomorrow’s weather / Typhoon White Dolphin’s projected path could take a sharp turn! Coast alert timing revealed as “heavy rain for 4 straight days”; a look at this week’s weather
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Typhoon No. 13, “White Dolphin,” is approaching Taiwan and is expected to have its greatest impact over the weekend. The weather agency will decide whether to issue a land warning based on its track. Mountain areas in the north should prepare for torrential rain, while foehn winds and high temperatures may affect the east and Kinmen.
A hundred teams pull an all-nighter at generative AI hackathon; eight top entries selected to tackle pain points across industries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Taiwan Generative AI Hackathon final has concluded. A total of 151 teams registered, 100 competed, and eight top entries were selected, demonstrating young people’s ability to use AI to tackle challenges across industries.
Companies mentioned：DIGITIMES、Amazon Web Services、1111人力銀行、台新新光金控、統一資訊、MaiCoin集團、中華電信、HOYA BIT、臺灣半導體產學研發聯盟
Update》New list of Taiwan stocks under trading restrictions revealed! One soaring stock “sent to the penalty box,” with restrictions from tomorrow through 8/13
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Advanced Optoelectronic Technology was designated for trading restrictions due to an excessively high price-to-book ratio and unusual trading activity. Intraday matching will be imposed through August 13, reflecting tighter market oversight.
Taichung citizens’ mass wedding takes off for Okinawa; Okinawa wedding tourism delegation visits city government
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung City Government will hold the nation’s first in-flight mass wedding on October 20, with Mayor Lu Shiow-yen officiating for 66 couples aboard a chartered flight to Okinawa. The event showcases innovation in family policy and deepens tourism cooperation with Okinawa.
Did Cheng Li-wun’s donation for the Kumamoto earthquake draw criticism from mainland Chinese internet users? Japan-based scholar: the biggest cross-strait divide beyond unification versus independence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun personally donated NT$1 million to help victims of the Kumamoto earthquake in Japan, sparking debate among internet users on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Japan-based scholar Lin Chuan-chung said attitudes toward Japan could become the biggest point of divergence beyond unification versus independence, reflecting deep-seated differences in perception.
Pingtung set for a spectacular September soundscape as Hsuan leads crossover lineup at Mathariri音樂節; free tickets available
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Facts
Set to take place on Sept. 5 at indoor and outdoor venues at Pingtung County Stadium
Free tickets for the indoor concert will be available starting Aug. 10
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Taichung construction earns national recognition again; Construction Bureau wins five awards at the “2026 National Excellent Construction Awards”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung City Government Construction Bureau won five awards at the “2026 National Excellent Construction Awards,” demonstrating excellence in public works quality and innovative planning and strengthening the city’s image as a livable place.
Blue-camp version of Unmanned Vehicle Act adds NT$30 billion! Ko Chih-en campaign office accuses Lai Jui-lung of “proposing his own bill but backing the Executive Yuan version,” calling his position contradictory
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ko Chih-en’s campaign office criticized Lai Jui-lung for supporting the Executive Yuan version of the Unmanned Vehicle Act, saying his position was contradictory. The KMT caucus version adds NT$30 billion in funding and emphasizes localization and a non-red supply chain, giving it greater advantages for industrial development.
Benzo[a]pyrene levels exceed limits in camellia oil; FDA investigates 源春製油廠: Chinese camellia seed products pass inspection, but products from small Taiwanese farmers raise questions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The carcinogen benzopyrene was detected in several types of camellia oil, with 源春製油廠 identified as a major producer. Products made with Chinese seeds passed inspection, but the origins of ingredients from Taiwanese small farmers are in doubt.