BSSTO, an online theater specializing in short films, presents 4 works in August depicting complicated emotions that smolder through tropical nights: “Goodbye, That Summer When We Were Children,” streaming from August 5
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
4 drama titles
Each film will be available for 3 months
About 12 titles available at any time
Companies mentioned：BSSTO、SSFF & ASIA 2025、クレルモン・フェラン国際短編映画祭、セザール・アワード、ブリリア ショートショートシアター オンライン
[August 8 is Laughter Day] TV and videos? Conversations with family and friends? We asked 6,417 people about the moments that make them laugh [Commissioned primary-data surveys and questionnaires for the SEO and AIO era]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
9.7% say they “often laugh wholeheartedly”
Even combining “often” and “sometimes,” the figure is only 46.2%
58.5% feel that they are “laughing less”
“TV and videos” are the most common occasions for laughter, at 45.1%
Nearly matching the 44.3% who say “conversations with family and friends”
QR/barcode reader app アイコニット, with more than 36 million cumulative downloads
Free seminar on Wednesday, August 26: [The forefront of Physical AI] The latest trends manufacturers need to know and the keys to implementation on the factory floor (hosted by Stockmark)
A talent recruitment service with 830 successful introductions and a retention rate above 70% takes on the real estate industry’s severe labor shortage
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Cumulative number of candidates introduced: 830
Number of client companies: 210
Retention rate: over 70%
Companies mentioned：株式会社TonTon、TonTon Forbes Global Properties
いいオフィス本八幡 opens in a prime location, a 1-minute walk from Motoyawata Station, offering coworking space and rental meeting rooms with fully private rooms
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
Approximately 900 workspaces across all 47 prefectures
いいオフィス本八幡 has a total of 28 rooms across a 178㎡ floor on the 3rd floor of 二葉屋ビル.
A total of 24 fully private rooms.
We have prepared 1 meeting room for 4 people and 2 meeting rooms for 8 people.
Capital: ¥501,190,278 (including capital reserves)
Companies mentioned：いいオフィス、二葉屋ビル、U-make、Worcu-pet、Kc Study Studio、LHK、Bizcafe鶴見、UpStairs、MACHI DESK、窯茶業、omoto、TOKYO NORTH GATE、Farrow Group、8Knot
In your busy everyday life, are you making time to connect with your children? A workbook for parents and children to make memories together at home during an excessively hot summer vacation is now on sale.
Launch of “Security Assessment+” for businesses, offering a single point of contact for consultations ranging from cloud services to internal networks | シースリーレーヴ
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Network vulnerability assessment: from ¥300,000
Penetration testing: estimated cost from ¥1 million
ヴァルキリーコミックス’ legendary mysterious action series Ziggurat has finally reached volume 10! A cool chase-action series featuring a sexy female thief and a hot-blooded high school detective, serialized for over 15 years!!
ヴァルキリーコミックス’ August release: “The Middle-Aged Adventurer Who Focused on Support to Make His Companions Stronger Is Banished and Creates His Own Ultimate Guild ～With the [Sharing] Skill, He Can Set His Stats as He Pleases! It’s Too Late to Realize the Benefits!～1”
A guaranteed hit during summer vacation! It’s silly, but you can’t help laughing. The nonsensical picture book Tada-shii Onara no Tsukai-kata, which gets parents and children laughing and nurtures imagination, goes on sale on August 5, 2026.
[Kodansha] Rising prices hit children’s summer vacations just before Obon! More than 60% are changing their plans… “What should we cut, and what should we keep?” Survey reveals the honest views of 200 parents
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
Nearly all parents feel the impact of rising prices
A combined 78.5% said things had “changed significantly” or “changed somewhat”
A combined 64% said this was “very much the case” or “somewhat the case”
[On sale today] The latest full-length novel in 東野圭吾’s Galileo series, Eien no Kioku. At last, “Galileo’s final mystery” is revealed. The 3rd installment of the release commemorative campaign, “What line from 東野圭吾 has stayed in your ‘memory’?”, begins
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
Including this work, 東野圭吾 has published 106 books
In April 2023, his books surpassed 100 titles and domestic cumulative circulation exceeded 100 million copies
《九門》's Huo Xiangu is not the most heartbreaking character! TOP10 Chinese drama characters viewers were most reluctant to see written out, with the winner being “him” from 《慶餘年》—the whole show changed after his death
Chen Shichang's Viewpoint: The “three great villains” are going all out to cause trouble; Taiwan should stay out of it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Zelenskyy, Netanyahu and Trump have been criticized as the “three great villains,” manipulating international affairs for personal gain and intensifying global turmoil. Taiwan should be wary of imitating their actions and avoid becoming embroiled in a geopolitical crisis.
Lin Tengyao's Viewpoint: Have we ever seen a president like this?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Retired professor Lin Tengyao criticized President Lai Ching-te for undermining the constitutional order, arguing that his criticism of the Legislative Yuan is actually a cover for his own disregard for the Constitution. The system of checks and balances among the five branches of government is being eroded.
Chang Shuchung's Viewpoint: Taiwan's political miracle, a “perpetual Cabinet”?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former school principal Chang Shuchung said that under the Lai administration, Taiwan's democracy is backsliding, food safety crises are frequent and officials are not taking political responsibility, creating a “perpetual Cabinet” phenomenon that has fueled public discontent.
Wei An's Viewpoint: Why did the same food safety crisis have such different effects on the election races in New Taipei and Kaohsiung?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After the food safety crisis, support for Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en in Kaohsiung surged to close the gap, while Li Sichuan in New Taipei made almost no headway. Even amid the same political climate, differences in the candidates' campaigning strength led to different shifts in the races.
Lü Shaowei Column: Hitting the euro and boosting the yen—the Americans' calculations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The United States adopted the unusual strategy of selling euros during a yen-buying intervention. This signals an effort to maintain the dollar-led system and exert indirect pressure on Europe, with implications for the international monetary system.
Opinion submission: We laugh at the Cultural Revolution—but who is laughing at our education reforms?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Criticism has been raised that Taiwan’s 32-year education reform is gradually changing the values of successive generations. As respect for expertise and norms fades, there are calls to reaffirm education’s fundamental mission.
Opinion submission: Wild stocks amid extreme volatility—A rebound is not an ATM, and a bailout is no guarantee
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's and South Korea's stock markets rebounded sharply on July 31, but analysts said this was not a genuine market reversal, but rather an elastic response in highly leveraged markets. The article explores the factors behind market volatility, including capital flows, policy effects and corporate profitability, and warns investors against excessive optimism.
Lin Jeng-jeng's Viewpoint: Just 3 days after renewing his term, he went to the US to seek a university presidency—from the Kao Wei-yuan case to the institutional gaps in university president governance in Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
清華大學 President Kao Wei-yuan went to the US to take part in the University of Hawaii presidential selection just 3 days after renewing his term, but was not selected, sparking public controversy. Critics questioned his integrity and sense of responsibility, while supporters defended academic freedom and institutional autonomy. 教育部 said no laws had been violated, but the case exposed gaps in university president governance and the need to establish disclosure mechanisms and a minimum term of office.
Peng Huakan's Viewpoint: Abolish the Control Yuan and abolish the NCC!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Peng Huakan criticized the Control Yuan and NCC for being paralyzed by politicized appointments and low efficiency, questioning whether they need to exist. The situation reflects the urgent need to reform Taiwan's government institutions.
Opinion submission: The biggest enemy of urban resilience drills is not missiles, but “a successful drill”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The author criticized the urban resilience exercises as performances aimed merely at touting how smoothly they went. The author said true preparedness requires the courage to expose vulnerabilities in the system.
Opinion submission: The crowd is fired up—but will Kaohsiung catch a political tailwind?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A “Temple-front Nakashi” campaign event held by Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en in Nanzih drew a large crowd of supporters. 國民黨 figures believe the Kaohsiung race is shifting, but analysts say a lively event does not necessarily translate into votes. Ko needs to connect more deeply with local issues and build an organization to break through the party's echo chamber.
Opinion submission: Defense exchanges become an intelligence leak—lessons from the “Far Friends Program” data leak controversy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Information about participants in the National Defense University’s international exchange program, the “遠朋班,” may have been leaked online, bringing structural risks in China’s information warfare against Taiwan to light. Exchanges built on trust have become a security blind spot.
Opinion submission: If elected representatives cannot even queue, how can they claim to represent the people? The Chen Chao-tzu medical appointment controversy calls for more than an apology
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
People First Party legislator Chen Chao-tzu was accused of cutting in line during a medical appointment at 台大醫院, prompting public questions about fairness in medical care and political privilege. The incident raises ethical questions about whether elected representatives should be treated the same as everyone else.
From spiritual practice to torture and murder—the dark side of healing courses: Excerpt from 《信仰的暴力》 (1)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A student at 心靈学院 died in Taiwan, and 4 people were arrested on suspicion of abuse. This book uses the case to expose the dangers of the spiritual growth industry.
Two failures in a military uniform case worth NT$10 billion: The contractor should be punished, but the Ministry of National Defense cannot be responsible only for imposing fines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
Facts
The original budget was about NT$6.676 billion
The total scale could exceed NT$10.6 billion
台南企業 received about NT$5.007 billion
斐樂 received about NT$1.669 billion
Cumulative fines have exceeded NT$65 million
The contract specifies 253 items covered by public funding
When operations officially began on April 1, 126 of the 253 publicly funded items were out of stock
台積電 ADR rises 2.7%; Wedbush: 3-nanometer capacity expansion could reach its target ahead of schedule
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Wedbush analyzed that the expansion of TSMC’s 3-nanometer process production could be completed 2–3 months ahead of schedule. Demand from NVIDIA, AMD and others is behind the move, while the stock rose 2.7%. This is an important signal of a recovery in demand across the semiconductor industry.
Rebuilding a wall around the AI supply chain! US considers banning imports of new Chinese optical modules; analysts: Short-term impact, but over the medium to long term, it may amount to much ado about nothing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. FCC is considering banning imports of new Chinese-made optical modules, with implementation targeted for 2026. Some have questioned the proposal’s technical and industrial effectiveness. 中際旭創 would be the most affected.
Companies mentioned：中際旭創、Coherent、Lumentum、Amazon Web Services
Earnings: AMD Q2 revenue surges 50%, profit jumps 163%; data center business doubles, but shares still fall nearly 10% after hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AMD posted a 50% increase in revenue and a 163% increase in profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Its data center business surged on AI demand, but its forecast fell short of expectations and the stock declined.
After the Bell: Gold rises as diplomatic mediation continues; investors await this week’s jobs report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Oil prices fell as international tensions eased, while gold prices rose as inflation concerns receded. Investors are watching the U.S. jobs report due out this week.
Earnings: SpaceX’s first earnings report beats expectations, but surge in AI spending weighs on shares, which at one point plunge 7% after hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SpaceX released its first earnings report since its IPO, with revenue beating expectations, but its stock fell amid a sharp increase in AI spending. Starlink is its main source of revenue.
Mysterious $20 million order surfaces ahead of SpaceX earnings! Who is positioning for a Friday push to $330?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Ahead of SpaceX’s first earnings report since its listing, unusually large orders worth $20 million have concentrated on $330 call options. The activity is believed to be part of institutional investors’ hedging strategies, drawing increased market attention.
Goldman bullish on U.S. stocks hitting new highs! S&P 500 earnings up 45% year over year, with AI investment boom still the biggest driver
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Goldman Sachs said S&P 500 companies’ earnings are showing strong annual growth of 45%, with AI investment the main driver, indicating that the market’s rally has a healthy foundation. It warned, however, of seasonal risks tied to the midterm elections.
Anthropic to spend $10 billion on computing power, reportedly signs major six-year data center deal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI startup Anthropic signed a 6-year computing capacity contract worth $10 billion with Volta. It will use NVIDIA’s latest AI chips at a data center in Norway to meet demand for generative AI. Bitdeer is also involved, intensifying competition in AI infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、Volta Infra Holdings、Bitdeer Technologies Group、SpaceX、AMD、Akamai Technologies、Meta Platforms、NVIDIA、SoftBank Group
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: AI is reshaping the global industrial landscape; bold, rapid investment is needed in response
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung says AI is reshaping global industries and calls for bold, rapid investment. The government needs to strengthen innovation and diversify supply chains to enhance national resilience.
New York foreign exchange: Dollar flat; yen weakens but remains well above its pre-intervention low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The United States and Japan carried out their first joint currency intervention since 2011 to buy yen. The yen initially rose before falling again. The U.S. Treasury secretary cited Asian financial stability in explaining the support. The dollar index was little changed.
After Trump threatens “decapitation,” Rubio says Hormuz talks have made progress and a deal could be reached “soon”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio announced progress in U.S.-Iran talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. Despite President Trump’s military threats, the prospects for a diplomatic solution have improved. The progress sent oil prices lower.
U.S. stocks after hours: U.S.-Iran talks offer hope! Dow and S&P hit records, Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surges more than 6.5%, SpaceX plunges after hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks rose across the board, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 hitting record highs. Semiconductor and AI-related stocks surged, while SpaceX plunged after hours despite strong earnings. Progress in U.S.-Iran talks and corporate earnings were the main drivers.
Memory shortage pushes PC giants toward China! HP, 華碩 and 宏碁 reportedly adopt CXMT chips in small quantities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
HP, 華碩 and 宏碁 have begun using small quantities of DRAM made by China’s 長鑫存儲 (CXMT) in some laptops. A memory shortage is driving supplier diversification, but political risks and the need to maintain ties with major suppliers remain challenges.
Taiwan stocks: Key premarket news: TAIEX futures surge more than 1300 points overnight; Wistron boosts capacity in Taiwan, the U.S. and Vietnam to pursue AI demand
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Easing geopolitical risks and Palantir’s better-than-expected earnings fuel a sharp rally in U.S. stocks, sending TAIEX futures up more than 1300 points overnight. Wistron announces an investment of NT$17.481 billion to expand AI capacity, Nanya Technology revenue rises 7.2 times year over year, and the FSC plans to launch a Taiwan stocks dashboard to improve transparency.
Yuan Zhifeng column: Mainland Chinese bank stocks retreat sharply
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
快手 was recommended with a target price of $50.0. 滙豐 and 創科實業 reported strong earnings, while southbound capital continued to flow in. Mainland Chinese bank stocks fell.
Countdown to SpaceX’s first earnings report since its IPO! Musk clashes with short sellers for a second time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Ahead of SpaceX’s first earnings report since its listing, CEO Elon Musk issued another warning to short sellers. The short interest is extremely high, raising the risk of a short squeeze.
Good morning, World: President Lai says 116 central government budget will incur no debt, with spending topping 3.6 trillion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te unveils the central government’s 116 budget proposal, with spending exceeding 3.6 trillion and a goal of zero borrowing. Government business that day also included defense exercises, the awarding of diplomatic medals and the Legislative Yuan’s passage of bills.
SpaceX’s first earnings report beats revenue expectations, buoyed by growth in 星鏈 and AI businesses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
SpaceX releases its first earnings report since going public, with second-quarter revenue reaching $7.8 billion, buoyed by growth in 星鏈 and AI businesses. The company is investing heavily to expand its AI infrastructure and 星艦 program.
Facts
Reported revenue: $7.8 billion
Revenue in the same period last year: $4.1 billion
Market forecast: $6.93 billion
Net loss attributable to shareholders: $541 million
Investment: $18.37 billion
Company market value: about $1.75 trillion
Shares have fallen 8%
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、星鏈、倫敦證券交易所集團、LSEG、馬斯克、Elon Musk、星艦、Starship、Starlink、xAI、Grok、X、Anthropic、Alphabet、Google、Reflection AI、輝達、NVIDIA、Starmind AI
Huge AI investments fail to deter US corporate profits; 道瓊 and the S&P hit records together.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
道瓊 Industrial Average surged more than 900 points today, closing at 54085.88.
標普500 index soared 136.03 points, or 1.79%, to close at 7736.53.
The Nasdaq Composite rose 671.10 points, or 2.59%, to close at 26584.99.
International Brent crude (ICE Brent Crude) and West Texas Intermediate crude (West Texas Intermediate crude, WTI) settled at $79.36 and $75.77 per barrel, respectively.
SpaceX and 超微（AMD）, which reported earnings today, gained 9.43% and 7%, respectively, in trading on the 4th.
Despite market concerns over SpaceX issuing bonds soon after its listing, investors remained optimistic about its prospects, and the stock closed at $125.33.