6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Philippines; no tsunami warning issued
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Magnitude 6.3 earthquake
- Epicenter was 32 kilometers southwest of Sarangani Island
Companies mentioned：アメリカ地質調査所（USGS）、法新社
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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA (continued)（74）
Water quality poor at Kaohsiung Sanmin Sports Center pool; facility temporarily closed as visitor numbers are managed
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capacity capped at 125 people per time slot
- Cost a total of NT$765 million
Companies mentioned：高雄市三民運動中心、運動發展局、HYROX Training Club X
樂朋家園 marks 10th anniversary, helping middle-aged and older people with disabilities live with peace of mind in Penghu
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 32 people with disabilities are currently living at the home
Companies mentioned：樂朋家園、心路社會福利基金會、澎湖府會
Kim Yo Jong criticizes Japan's missile test, says North Korea will pursue more military options
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original日本今年5月參加由美國主導、在菲律賓舉行的聯合軍演
Companies mentioned：北韓中央通信社、KCNA、神盾級驅逐艦、鳥海號、戰斧、Tomahawk、美國、日本
Europe to see first total solar eclipse since 2006; what to know about viewing it
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Sun is about 400 times the Moon's volume
- The distance between the Sun and Earth is also about 400 times greater than the distance to the Moon
- The northern city of Burgos will be plunged into darkness for about 1 minute and 48 seconds
- The total solar eclipse will last slightly longer, but still less than two and a half minutes
- The partial solar eclipse will last about 1 hour and 45 minutes
- The total solar eclipse will last 6 minutes and 23 seconds
Companies mentioned：NASA
SpaceX enters mobile communications market, threatening 3 major US telecom carriers
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original以總計196億美元向EchoStar取得65兆赫的無線電頻譜執照
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、星鏈、Starlink、EchoStar、威瑞森、Verizon、AT&T、T-Mobile、MoffettNathanson、Aptus Capital Advisors
Original康普茶竄改效期還摻過期原料 桃檢起訴夫妻檔
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Prosecutors urged the court to impose a heavy sentence and sought the confiscation of NT$2,753,556 in criminal proceeds
Companies mentioned：好菌好俊康普茶、康普茶
New rooftop solar power rules exclude homes; environmental groups call for full implementation before 12/1
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Buildings with a floor area of at least 1,000 square meters (about 300 ping)
- The new rooftop solar power rules should be fully implemented before 12/1 this year
Companies mentioned：主婦聯盟環境保護基金會、地球公民基金會、綠色公民行動聯盟、中央社
柯文哲 gets new electronic ankle monitor, displays restraint device sarcastically
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sentenced to 17 years in first trial
- Lasted about 50 minutes
Companies mentioned：柯文哲、法務部、民眾黨、國民黨、黃國昌、鄭麗文、杜文中、吳旭智
Table tennis coach at a Hsinchu County elementary school molested girls; 11-year sentence upheld in second trial
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 46 offenses
- Sentenced to 11 years in prison
- Successfully molested victims an average of 2 times a week
Companies mentioned：新竹縣、新竹地方法院、台灣高等法院、中央社
Tainan adds 3 Yellow Taxis bus routes to improve transport access in remote areas
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Added 3 new routes
- The city's Yellow Taxis bus network has grown from 46 to 49 routes
- Service covers 31 administrative districts
- Routes in the Xibei area have also increased from 24 to 27
Companies mentioned：台南市、台南市政府交通局、新營客運、柳營奇美醫院、交通部公路局、嘉義區監理所
1 in 4 older adults falls short in the “six abilities”; early intervention can delay loss of function
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 360,000 older adults have undergone “six abilities” screening
- About 1 in every 4 older adults screened was found to need further attention for at least 1 ability
Companies mentioned：国民健康署
Historian of the Baodiao movement: Do not underestimate China's ambitions under the banner of territorial integrity
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Early 1970s
- November 1971
- 1972
- More than 100 Taiwanese and Hong Kong students took part in the Baodiao movement
Companies mentioned：胡佛研究所、加州州立大學沙加緬度分校、加州大學柏克萊分校、中華人民共和國、聯合國
Original小學館查狼師漫畫家爭議 報告批評管理失當
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Acknowledged it in February this year
- A third-party committee was then established in March to investigate the matter
- The investigation report released by the third-party committee on the 3rd of this month
- 16-year-old female high school student
Companies mentioned：小學館、日本放送協會（NHK）
Quantum computing is no longer science fiction; Taiwanese firms use semiconductor backing and “protein tactics” to gain a foothold
Summary not yet available
Facts
- It is estimated that this will not be achieved until around 2033 to 2035
- IBM's roadmap estimates that the challenge cannot be overcome until around 2029
Companies mentioned：廣達、Rigetti、金寶、SEEQC、鴻海、IBM、AWS、Google
SpaceX may test-launch Starship as early as August, making first attempt to recover the upper-stage rocket on land
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The ultimate goal for each Starship launch is to carry 60 V3 Starlink satellites at once
- About 90 minutes later, when the upper-stage rocket returns after completing one orbit around Earth
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、NASA、Vantor
Samsung unveils 400-layer stacked AI memory, targeting demand for high-capacity products
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 400-layer stack
- 58%
- 60%
- 70%
- More than 10 times
- 3 times
- More than half
Companies mentioned：三星電子、花旗
Taiwan dollar rises 1.52 jiao at midday, temporarily closing at 32.295
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Temporarily closed at 32.295
- Rose 1.52 jiao
- Trading volume of US$1.263 billion
- Opened at 32.42
- Reached a morning high of 32.274
Original強化反無人機 國防部：若順利明年將完成數套系統
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：國防部、漢光42號實兵演習、聯六、資通電軍、中油、台電、JIATF
Original屏東鎢業董事長命案 涉案離職員工羈押禁見
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original曾向公司借款新台幣10餘萬元
- The 34-year-old surnamed Lin worked as a rank-and-file ironworker at 京沅鎢鈷
Companies mentioned：屏東鎢業、京沅鎢鈷資源公司
More than 126,000 green trademark applications over 10 years; 統一企業, 蘋果 and 任天堂 rank in the top 3
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Accounts for 14.1% of all trademark applications
- 統一企業 led with 2,274 green trademark applications
- US company 蘋果 ranked 2nd with 811 applications
- Japan's 任天堂 ranked 3rd with 263 applications
- “Energy conservation” led with 32.34%
- “Pollution control” accounted for 25.69%
- “Energy products” accounted for 19.79%
- The “climate change” category currently accounts for about 5.47%
- Increased by more than 150% in 2 years
- Domestic applicants accounted for 76%
Companies mentioned：統一企業、蘋果、任天堂、光陽工業
President Lai: Taiwan maintains the status quo; China is the one seeking to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 83.8% in 2010
- 3.7% last year
- Economic growth was about 13.72% in the first half of this year
- Taiwan's defense budget this year has exceeded 3% of gross domestic product (GDP)
- Expected to rise to 5% before 2030
- 20.7% in 2017
- 11.5% last year
- Taiwan's economic growth rate was 8.76% last year
- 14.55% in the first quarter of this year
- 12.92% in the second quarter
Companies mentioned：芬蘭、加拿大、中央社
Changhua animal protection officers assaulted while seizing dogs; owner's son sentenced to 6 months
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 15 dogs were captured at the scene
- Sentenced to 6 months
Companies mentioned：彰化縣動物防疫所、彰化地院、台灣彰化地方法院
Original彰化縣民運動會登場 王惠美宣示打造運動宜居城
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 2,200 athletes from 26 townships and cities gathered
- Original彰化縣民運動大會今起一連3天在縣立體育場登場
Companies mentioned：彰化縣、彰化縣立體育館、彰化縣立體育場、彰北、彰南國民運動中心、和美全民運動館、鹿港全民運動館、二林樂活運動館、溪湖、田中、北斗
Samsung reportedly scales back China operations, closing underperforming stores
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Monthly sales at each store: 300,000 yuan
- Samsung holds just 0.1% of the smartphone market in mainland China
- Down from 0.4% in the same period of 2025
- Shipments fell 60.8% year over year
- Samsung shipped about 66,000 smartphones in mainland China in the second quarter
Companies mentioned：三星電子、IDC、華為、蘋果、OPPO、vivo、小米
Hsinchu County social innovation hub recruits teams and offers startup guidance
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Hsinchu Social Innovation Base covers 460 ping
Companies mentioned：新竹縣政府、明新科技大學
Signs of progress in US-Iran tensions lift the New Taiwan dollar by more than 1.7 jiao as stocks and currency markets surge
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan stocks surge more than 1,600 points intraday
- The New Taiwan dollar surges more than 1.7 jiao against the US dollar
- It rose to a high of NT$32.274
- It surged 1.73 jiao
Companies mentioned：道瓊、標普500
Original行政執行署聯合拍賣會 遠航客機410萬元拍定
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Total auction proceeds or sale value reached NT$44,010,071
- Sold for NT$4.1 million
- Total winning bids and accepted property values came to NT$34,887,033
- Accepted bids totaled NT$14,782,014
- More than NT$6.39 million
- Total proceeds from the auction and sale of movable property came to NT$9,123,038
- Total winning bids came to NT$457,900
Companies mentioned：遠東航空、遠東航空股份有限公司、遠航
Summer cybersecurity campaign focuses on AI scam detection and personal data protection
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Just about 10 seconds of audio samples
Companies mentioned：教育部、台北市電腦商業同業公會、iWIN網路內容防護機構
Original伊朗戰事耗近8成THAAD 美軍防空飛彈庫存告急
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original近8成
- About 1/2
- 2,200 missiles
- 452 missiles
- 15 missiles
- 20 missiles
- About half
Companies mentioned：CNN、CSIS、THAAD、Patriot、ATACMS、PrSM、Tomahawk
Original大學生開學返校 高鐵再加開28班5折優惠列車
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 28 train services will be offered
- Original「大學生開學返校5折優惠列車」
- Sept. 3-9
Companies mentioned：台灣高鐵
Same lake, different lives: Khmer and Vietnamese fishermen face an invisible border on Tonle Sap Lake
Summary not yet available
Facts
- During the rainy-season high-water period, it is one-third the size of Taiwan
- Nearly 200 “floating villages” dot the surrounding area
- About 7,000 self-sufficient residents live there
- Original其中約6成為越南裔
- Has lived here for more than 30 years
Companies mentioned：中央社、越南青年報、胡志明市第七軍區
Canada approves 莫德納 to launch a clinical vaccine trial to prevent Ebola
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A group of healthy volunteers will receive one dose of the vaccine
Companies mentioned：莫德納、Moderna
Kaohsiung Health Bureau launches Father’s Day oral cancer screening, urges people to quit betel nut chewing
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original超過9成患者有嚼檳榔習慣
- Chewing betel nut raises the risk of oral cancer by about 28 times
- The risk of cancer rises to 89 times higher
- Original5年存活率可達8成以上
- People aged 30 and older who smoke or chew betel nut, including former users
- Indigenous people aged 18 to 29 who chew betel nut, including former users
- Betel nut must not be provided or sold to anyone under 18
Companies mentioned：高雄市衛生局、衛生福利部、世界衛生組織
Trump administration divided over how to respond to China’s open-source AI models
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Over the past 18 months
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、月之暗面、輝達
Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercise begins, with vehicle requisitions in Tainan to test civilian support
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：台南市政府、台南市政府警察局、台南後備指揮部、台南市政府消防局
Cancer immunotherapy pioneer Rosenberg to visit Taiwan in September, hopes to engage with medical community
Summary not yet available
Facts
- He will visit Taiwan in September for several lectures and forums during Tang Prize Week
- More than 20 years have passed since his last visit to Asia
- Rosenberg has worked at the NIH’s 國家癌症研究所 (NCI) for 52 years
Companies mentioned：唐獎基金會、美國國家衛生研究院、國家癌症研究所、台灣大學
Original韓國星巴克「坦克日」爭議行銷 警方搜索扣押總部
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 518 Democratization Movement
- The 5 employees responsible for the “Tank Day” event
- 3 refused to hand over their phones
- The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Violent Crimes Investigation Unit took over the case and investigated for 76 days
Companies mentioned：星巴克、新世界集團
Original防美國管制加嚴 傳三星SK海力士測試中國晶片設備
Original三星與SK海力士傳出測試中國中微半導體設備以應對美國管制，三星對此予以否認。此報導突顯美中科技戰下的技術管制悖論。
Facts
- Original三星電子與SK海力士被報導正評估將中國中微半導體設備公司（AMEC）的晶片製造設備用於其中國工廠。
- Original三星與SK海力士於2年前開始測試中微半導體的蝕刻設備。
- Original三星電子否認在中國工廠測試或考慮採用中微半導體設備。
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士、中微半導體
Two aircraft came within 30 meters vertically of each other, nearly colliding over Haneda Airport
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 1,250 meters horizontally
- None of the 197 people aboard were injured
- Descended to an altitude of 1,000 feet
- More than 55,000 receivers accepted
Companies mentioned：全日空、日本政府国土交通省、Flightradar24、共同社、中央社
Scholar: China shifts priority to preserving long-term national strength rather than economic growth
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Over the past 40 years
Companies mentioned：世界银行、中国国务院
Typhoon Dolphin approaches, with a gale warning possible as early as 8/7; heavy rain expected in northern Taiwan over the weekend
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Over waters 1,680 kilometers east of Taiwan
- Forecast to come closest to Taiwan from the 8th to 10th
- Waves of 5 meters or higher
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署
National Chengchi University holds immersive workshop, bringing experiential education teachers together in Hualien to learn
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 60 experiential education workers
- A 3-day immersive workshop
Companies mentioned：政治大學、KIST三民國小、台北市芳和實驗中學、孩子的書屋
Original台糖未通報爭議 蔣萬安：修法訂「反蓋牌條款」
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：台糖、中聯油脂
Investigation Bureau uncovers 17 cases of Chinese companies illegally poaching high-tech talent in Taiwan
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 17 cases involving Chinese companies illegally operating in Taiwan to poach high-tech talent
- Searched 64 locations
- Questioned 114 people
- More than 330 personnel deployments
Companies mentioned：炬芯科技股份有限公司、鉅泉光電科技（上海）股份有限公司、北京新美互通科技有限公司、上海維安電子股份有限公司、上海坤廷智能科技股份有限公司、深圳瓏城智顯科技有限公司、常州縱慧芯光半導體科技有限公司、深圳市雨陽電子技術開發有限公司、江蘇澳盛複合材料科技有限公司、國科微電子股份有限公司、山東兆通微電子有限公司、芯卓科技（浙江）有限公司、廣東賽微微電子股份有限公司、深圳通銳微電子技術有限公司、北京麥哲科技有限公司、盛美半導體（上海）股份有限公司、浙江索特材料科技有限公司、珠海冠宇電池股份有限公司
Typhoon Dolphin likely to make landfall in China; 上海海事局 issues warning first
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Typhoon Dolphin is expected to move west at 20 to 25 kilometers per hour
- 上海海事局 was first to activate a Level 4 typhoon emergency response this morning
Companies mentioned：上海海事局
中聯油品’s 20% delisting standard sparks controversy; Shih Chung-liang says meeting minutes will be released today
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 20% delisting standard
Companies mentioned：中聯油品、台灣糖業股份有限公司、中聯油脂股份有限公司、泰山、福懋、福壽
Michigan Democratic Senate primary serves as a bellwether for the party’s direction, shaping strategy for the 2028 election
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Democratic supporters’ favorability toward Israel has fallen from 59% in 2018
- Original今年5月的22%
Companies mentioned：路透社、益普索、歐巴馬
Child burned by hot metal plate at Changhua children’s park; doctor urges parents to “touch, check and avoid” before play
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 10 a.m.
- 3 p.m.
Companies mentioned：員林市公所、員榮醫院
Original台鐵新自強號推車廂清潔通報 掃QR Code即時處理
Original台鐵宣布於EMU3000型列車導入QR Code清潔通報服務，旅客可透過手機即時反應清潔需求，提升整體乘車品質。
Facts
- Starting Aug. 1, 115年
Companies mentioned：台鐵、中央社
台積電 leads the charge as Taiwan stocks surge 1,562 points intraday, marking the 8th-biggest gain
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Up 1,562.4 points
- Peaked at NT$2,410
- Market value rose to about NT$62.5 trillion
- Weighted index at 44,819.71 points
- Up 1,459.05 points
- Up 3.36%
- Trading value rose significantly to NT$700.682 billion
- Electronics index surged 3.9%
- Financial index rose 0.67%
- OTC index climbed 3.3%
- 聯發科 rose 5.5%
- 台達電 rose 3.4%
- 鴻海 and 日月光投控 rose more than 3%
- 聯電 surged 4%
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、聯電、國巨、南亞科、華邦電鎖、力積電、竹陞科技、聖暉、欣興、摩爾投顧
Nikkei Asia: U.S. 貝恩資本 to acquire 貢茶 for more than NT$20.2 billion
Summary not yet available
Facts
- US$635 million
- NT$20.22475 billion
- More than 2,000 stores
- 30 countries and regions
- US$188.8 million
- US$23.7 million
- US$56.26 billion
- US$73.78 billion
- An increase of about 30%
Companies mentioned：貝恩資本、貢茶、TA Associates、達美樂披薩、Unison Capital、全球資訊
Taiwan | 風傳媒（64）
Wu Nai-ren says he has Parkinson’s disease but rides in a luxury car to work out? Commentator declares “public anger will erupt”: DPP in trouble at year’s end
Original民進黨大老吳乃仁欠台糖1.7億元僅管收12天獲釋，聲稱患帕金森氏症卻被拍到搭豪車健身，引發民怨與政治風波，可能衝擊民進黨年底選情。
Companies mentioned：台糖、風傳媒
Worried that toxic oil will hurt his election prospects? Lai Ching-te’s latest approval rating holds at 44%; doctor estimates his chances of reelection in 2028: No officials will step down
Ahead of Taiwan’s 2026 elections, President Lai Ching-te’s approval rating remained steady at 44.7%. The central government has faced questions over its responsibility for the carcinogenic oil issue, but Lai’s personal approval rating has held. A doctor put his chance of reelection at 50%.
Companies mentioned：美麗島電子報、趨勢民意調查公司、風傳媒、台糖
The Wall Street Journal: Xi Jinping wants a strong yuan, but China’s economy is holding it back
The Xi Jinping administration wants a stronger yuan, but China’s economic structure still depends on a weak currency. An IMF analysis found that the yuan is undervalued by 20–30%, with the lack of structural reform remaining a challenge.
Companies mentioned：国際通貨基金 (IMF)、中国人民銀行
Apple’s price hikes may spread! Experts estimate iPhone 18 Pro could cost “this much”; 2 other new products may not escape, either
Apple will raise prices for iPads and Macs starting in June, and may also increase prices for major products such as the iPhone and Apple Watch. Soaring memory prices are the main cause, raising concerns about a greater burden on consumers.
Companies mentioned：9to5Mac
Original盤中快訊》台股強攻4萬4！上銀、華通、研華齊漲停，台積電漲近4%站回2400元
Taiwan stocks surged today, with the benchmark index climbing to 44,700 points, up more than 3%. 上銀, 華通 and 研華 hit limit-up, while 台積電 jumped nearly 4%, signaling a recovery in market confidence, with semiconductor and electronics shares leading gains.
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、廣達、台達電、聯電、富邦金、國泰金、中信金、長榮、陽明、萬海、上銀、華通、研華、全友
A new department store is coming to Taiwan! “A huge 62,000-ping shopping center with 270 brands,” conveniently located near an MRT station; opening date and location revealed
Original日本三井不動產在高雄鳳山打造全台最大純日系購物中心「LaLaport高雄」，預計2026年第三季開幕，引進270家品牌與韓國沉浸式美術館ARTE MUSEUM，強化南台灣商業與藝文發展。
Companies mentioned：三井不動產、台糖、d'strict、漢來美食
Taiwan’s most livable place isn’t Taipei or Kaohsiung! Locals highly recommend 1 county for its “good amenities and low prices”: once you live there, you won’t want to move
Taiwanese users discussed the most livable cities on Dcard, with Taichung receiving the most recommendations for its pleasant climate, good amenities and relatively low prices, making it an ideal place to move to.
The small holes on the sides of canvas shoes aren’t for lacing them! The official explanation reveals their “real historical purpose”: many people guess wrong
The small holes on the sides of canvas shoes are primarily intended to improve ventilation, and also help secure basketball players’ feet. The design, which stems from Converse’s history, illustrates a blend of function and heritage.
Companies mentioned：Converse
Hsu Chia-ching accused of taking her son to Dongsha; TPP says she knowingly broke the law: She should apologize and resign for violating public service ethics
Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching was accused of using public funds for overseas leisure trips and arranging a privileged trip to Dongsha Island for her son, in violation of the Conflict of Interest Avoidance Act. The TPP accused her of knowingly breaking the law and demanded her immediate resignation.
Why is there a hole in the middle of a spoon? It’s not just for draining water—the original purpose has many people guessing wrong
The hole in the center of IKEA’s pasta server can be used not only to drain water but also to measure portions of dry pasta. The utensil’s surprising feature has attracted attention.
Companies mentioned：IKEA
Construction begins at Kaohsiung MRT Yellow Line station Y6! New phase of traffic-control measures on Benguan Road from Aug. 6
Traffic measures on Benguan Road will be adjusted starting Aug. 6 for construction of the main structure at Kaohsiung MRT Yellow Line station Y6. The work will affect local traffic but strengthen the city’s rail network.
What is the small loop on the back of a shirt for? It’s more than decoration—the origins are surprisingly linked to the Navy
The “Locker Loop” on the back of a shirt was a practical design derived from the Navy, developed to hang shirts in cramped shipboard quarters. It later became established as a fashion feature through American Ivy League culture.
Companies mentioned：GANT
Fooyin’s health and beauty department wins 4 gold medals at an international competition in South Korea, signs MOU to deepen Taiwan-South Korea beauty industry cooperation
Fooyin University’s Department of Health and Beauty won four gold, seven silver and two bronze medals at an international beauty competition in South Korea, and signed an MOU with 圓光數位大學, showcasing Taiwan’s strength in beauty education and deepening international cooperation.
Companies mentioned：圓光數位大學
A major retreat ahead of the Xi-Trump summit? White House meets with three Silicon Valley giants; AI rules may exempt China’s “open-weight models”
The U.S. government said it plans to exempt Chinese “open-weight models” from AI safety regulations. The move is an attempt to balance innovation and national security amid the race for AI dominance, but has exposed divisions within industry and the government.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、Alphabet、月之暗面、輝達、Nvidia、阿里巴巴
Today’s (08/05) top stories! Latest on 2026’s NT$10,000 universal cash payment revealed / Latest Typhoon Beluga track and its impact on Taiwan / Eligibility for the Ministry of Labor’s NT$100,000 subsidy at a glance
The 2026 universal NT$10,000 cash payment plan has passed its first reading in the Legislative Yuan, and 8 townships have introduced local subsidies; Typhoon Beluga is expected to affect Taiwan from Aug. 7 to 9; people aged 45 and older can apply for up to NT$100,000 in training subsidies from the Ministry of Labor; 4 brands of Nonggeng rice vermicelli were pulled from shelves after formaldehyde was detected for the third time; high-dividend ETFs with annualized returns of 17.6% draw attention.
Companies mentioned：明好企業有限公司、iKala
Is it wrong to drink 1 glass of water after waking up? Doctor warns that “4 groups of people” could harm their health further; many people are doing it wrong
A Japanese surgeon warned that drinking a large amount of hot water all at once immediately after waking up is dangerous for people with high blood pressure or arteriosclerosis. Drinking a small amount of lukewarm water slowly is recommended.
Companies mentioned：yoga
How much money do you need to retire comfortably? Latest retirement savings target revealed: “NT$40 million isn’t enough”; experts calculate costs as pressure mounts
Amid an AI-fueled stock rally, the amount of money needed for retirement is rising. The benchmark is about 45 million yen in the United States and 42,000 yen a month in Taiwan. Experts point to the importance of prioritizing cash flow.
Companies mentioned：Vital Wealth and Retirement、台灣人壽、國立政治大學商學院
Is Hsu Chia-ching in trouble? Accused of letting her son cut the line at a Dongsha camp, deemed “illegal”; Control Yuan may impose a seven-figure fine—here’s what she said
Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching was accused of “pulling strings” for her son at a Dongsha experience camp. The Control Yuan found that she violated the conflict-of-interest avoidance law and is considering a fine of NT$100,000 to NT$2 million, sparking allegations of abusing public office for personal gain.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
When is Guan Yu’s birthday in 2026? What should you offer? A look at worship offerings and taboos! Experts reveal 6 types of people most likely to succeed in praying for wealth
Aug. 6, 2026, is Guan Sheng Dijun’s birthday. Six professions, including merchants and students, are especially suited to paying their respects. The report also introduces offerings to choose and taboos to observe. Guan Gong is widely worshipped as a symbol of justice and wealth.
PX Mart shoppers always stock up on these 2 soy sauce pastes. Savvy shoppers praise them for their simple ingredients and versatile, well-balanced flavor: “Once you try them, you won’t switch.”
Original台湾の消費者が全聯で購入可能な醤油膏について意見交換し、「屏科大」と「義美」の2ブランドが成分シンプル・味バランス良好で高い支持を得た。健康志向の家庭層を中心にリピーターが増えている。
Companies mentioned：屏科大、義美、成佳希望工程、黒豆桑、豆油伯、黒龍、李錦記、萬家香、東成
《Princess Zhaoyang》 isn’t his only hit! Li Hongyi’s 10 best Chinese dramas: the top pick scores 8.3 and is rated far above 《Dashing Youth》
The TOP10 Chinese dramas starring Li Hongyi are ranked by Douban ratings. As his latest work 《昭陽公主》 draws attention, his earlier hit 《少年歌行》 takes the No. 1 spot with a score of 8.3. The report examines his varied roles, from historical dramas to contemporary series.
凱基金控 serves up a healthy workplace! Its inaugural pickleball tournament brings ONE KGI together
凱基金控 held its inaugural “KGI Cup Pickleball Tournament,” attracting more than 230 participants. Combining sports, family fun and charity, the event underscored the company’s commitment to a healthy workplace and social responsibility.
國民黨, 民進黨, 民眾黨... Which party has the highest support? Latest poll: 1 party’s unfavorable rating surges past 50.5%
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- 民進黨 remains in first place with a 41.4% favorable rating
- 國民黨 follows closely behind at 36.4%
- 民眾黨 ranks second with 29.1%
- Original民眾黨的負面評價突破五成大關，達到 50.5%
- The share of people who view 國民黨 very favorably and 民進黨 unfavorably rose 4.5 percentage points from the previous poll
- The share who view 民進黨 very favorably and 國民黨 unfavorably also rose 3.4 percentage points
- Neutral voters who feel indifferent toward both parties or view both unfavorably fell by 1.7%
- Overall favorability rose sharply by 6.5 percentage points from the previous month
- Overall unfavorability fell by 2.8 percentage points from the previous month
- Overall favorability rose by 5.4 percentage points from the previous month
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、民眾黨、美麗島電子報、國立台灣大學社會科學院、趨勢民意調查公司
《The Long Ballad》 and 《The City of Sunlight》 aren’t No. 1! Deng Kai’s top 10 Chinese dramas: the winner is this series, where he brought the ruthless Red Prince to life and earned higher ratings than 《The Tang Palace Mystery》
Chinese television dramas featuring actor Deng Kai are ranked by their Douban ratings. His signature work 《少年歌行》 takes the No. 1 spot with a high rating of 8.5. His acting ability and skill in portraying a range of characters have earned praise.
U.S. stocks just hit a record high, but the most dangerous 3 months may lie ahead! Experts advise against rushing to sell everything, citing 3 reasons for a potential turnaround
While the U.S. stock market has hit a record high, August through October is traditionally a weak period, prompting debate among investors over when to take profits. Ned Davis Research (NDR) said there are still no clear signals of a market reversal despite seasonal factors, and analyzed investor caution as a factor that is actually helping support the market.
Companies mentioned：Ned Davis Research、Situational Awareness
Palantir CEO blasts Silicon Valley AI giants for “taking corporate IP”: “Don’t let Musk-ists colonize business models”
Palantir CEO Alex Karp criticized AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic, accusing them of improperly absorbing companies’ intellectual property. Palantir reported strong second-quarter results and highlighted its own AI strategy.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、Figma
Taiwan Sugar’s latest report says “the oil never entered the plant, so there was no need to report it.” Shih Chung-liang: “Not required by law”
Taiwan Sugar faced questions over failing to report that crude oil from 中聯油脂 exceeded the limit for benzo[a]pyrene. Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang said the Food Safety Act does not require reporting raw materials. Taiwan Sugar stressed that the oil never entered its plant and did not belong to the company, so it had no reporting obligation. The case highlights a regulatory loophole.
Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、福懋
Han Kuo-yu mistakenly calls Fan Yun “Tsai Ing-wen” during cross-party talks; Chuang Jui-hsiung jokes that the trauma runs deep: “Are you already eyeing 2028?”
During cross-party talks, Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu mistakenly called Democratic Progressive Party member Fan Yun “Tsai Ing-wen.” Chuang Jui-hsiung mocked the mistake as “post-traumatic symptoms” and hinted at interest in the 2028 general election.
China illegally poaches Taiwan’s semiconductor talent! More than 300 investigators search 64 locations, uncovering 17 Chinese companies operating in Taiwan
Taiwanese prosecutors uncovered illegal recruitment of semiconductor talent by 17 Chinese companies. U.S.-blacklisted companies were also involved, highlighting the risk of technology leakage.
Companies mentioned：国科微電子、珠海冠宇電池、深圳通銳微電子技術、江蘇澳盛複合材料科技、炬芯科技、鉅泉光電科技、中盛美半導体
《A Name in the Spotlight》 isn’t the only one worth watching! The 9 best Taiwanese dramas from 公視, with the top pick setting the bar for the entire genre
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- A roundup of 9 must-watch Taiwanese dramas recommended by 公視
Companies mentioned：公視、Netflix、imdb
南山人壽 and 南山產物 recognized for insurance transformation achievements, winning 14 honors at the 2026 Insurance Faith, Hope and Love Awards
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- They won 5 major awards and 9 merit awards, taking home 14 honors in all
- This year, 南山人壽 won 10 awards
- 南山產物 also received 4 awards
- Partnering with more than 210 hospitals across Taiwan
- Helping more than 48,000 disadvantaged patients access medical care with peace of mind
- Last year, 南山 volunteers contributed 14,000 person-visits to medical and health services
- More than NT$2 million invested to encourage business partners to advance their professional skills
- A total of 326 business partners helped obtain certifications
- 南山人壽 has remained Taiwan’s leading long-term care insurance brand for 12 consecutive years
- Providing coverage to more than 210,000 low-income and lower-middle-income residents
- As of the same period, 264 working dogs had received coverage
Companies mentioned：南山人壽、南山產物、天主教失智老人基金會、職棒啦啦隊
Taiwan stocks’ strongest sector today: optical communications stocks surge across the board! Trump considers banning imports of Chinese optical transceivers; a guide to what’s driving these 9 stocks
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Companies mentioned：聯亞、波若威、聯鈞、華星光、全新、穩懋、環宇-KY、創威、前鼎、Applied Optoelectronics、Marvell、Coherent、Lumentum
From “deterrence” to restricting researchers from leaving the country: a guide to China’s new border-crossing rules and Beijing’s definition of freedom of movement
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- Chinese AI startup Manus plans to sell to Facebook parent Meta for US$2.5 billion
Companies mentioned：Manus、Facebook、Meta、國家發展和改革委員會、國家市場監督管理總局
Chinese tourists are ditching Japan! Travelers from China are flocking to 1 Taiwanese county, with nearly 200,000 visitors drawn by convenient independent travel, food and scenery
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- Original2026年截至 6 月底，經由金廈泉小三通航線入出境之旅客累計已突破 108 萬人次
- Up more than 25% from the same period in 2025
- Mainland Chinese visitors traveling to Kinmen on tourist visas totaled 89,540
- Original持旅遊簽赴金門的大陸旅客，2025全年約達 19 萬餘人
- Original若自 2024 年 9 月 27 日恢復福建居民赴金旅遊起算則達 23 萬 6,000 餘人
- Independent travel accounted for as much as 95.67%
- Original金門往返廈門、泉州小三通航線入出境旅客累計突破 184 萬人次
- OriginalCOVID-19 疫情前（2019年 196 萬人次）高峰
- Taiwanese travelers accounted for about 73.77%
Companies mentioned：金門縣政府、金門縣觀光處、廈門廈旅國際旅行社有限公司、廈門文旅體育賽事運營有限公司、育昇國際旅行社有限公司金門分公司、金門日報
Taiwan stocks surge more than 1,000 points again today. What should retail investors do? After 9 days of wild swings totaling nearly 10,000 points, Ruan Mu-hua names 5 ETFs following an epic V-shaped rebound
After a tumultuous 9 days in which Taiwan’s stock market plunged by about 10,000 points, it surged by more than 1000 points again. Investment adviser Ruan Mu-hua recommended 5 ETFs to individual investors.
Iran denies everything Trump says; U.S.-Iran talks are a tale of two narratives as mediator Qatar reveals the latest progress
Qatar mediated diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, with signs of progress, while former President Trump repeatedly made statements suggesting military action and Iran denied that negotiations were taking place. The sides remain at odds over passage through the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear issue.
Companies mentioned：ニューヨークタイムズ、ロイター
The retail investor disaster fueled by “leveraged ETFs”! Bloomberg columnist doesn’t mince words: after China, South Korea has also become unsuitable for investment
South Korea’s stock market plunged, putting leveraged ETFs and the government’s response under scrutiny. Bloomberg’s Ren Shuli criticized South Korea as an “uninvestable market.” Individual investors suffered huge losses.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士、高盛グループ、国民年金公団
Han Kuang exercise》Drone “swarm” leads the way in composite attacks, forming a kill chain
Taiwan’s armed forces introduced combined attacks using drones and “swarm” tactics in the Han Kuang 42 exercise. They stressed the importance of strategies tailored to the terrain.
Han Kuang exercise: Reserve brigade mobilizes an unprecedented 5000 personnel, aims to build combat strength in 14 days
From 2025 to 2026, the mobilization of reserve brigades in Taiwan’s Han Kuang exercises expanded to its largest scale ever. The effort aims to mobilize 5000 people and build up combat capability within 14 days, strengthening the country’s defense system.
Han Kuang exercise: As China applies extreme pressure, Taiwan’s navy and coast guard join forces to train for breaking a blockade and escorting vessels
Taiwan’s armed forces conducted “counter-blockade escort” drills during the Han Kuang 42 exercise to prepare for a Chinese blockade. The navy and coast guard worked together, focusing on securing supply routes. The exercise is crucial to the country’s survival.
Civil servants’ pension adjustments have been deposited! Will halting pension cuts for military personnel, public servants and teachers increase the government’s burden? Li Lai-hsi hits back: Agencies haven’t spent a penny more
The Legislative Yuan passed a bill halting cuts to public-sector and teachers’ pensions, and the difference was deposited on Aug. 1 for about 180,000 people. The Executive Yuan expressed concern over the increased fiscal burden, but Lee Lai-hsi argued that each agency could manage the cost within its budget. The policy’s fiscal impact is drawing attention.
Tian Xiwei and Hu Yitian’s The Genius Girlfriend slammed for drastic changes! It ruined the source material; this is the champion of the Chinese drama TOP10: Book fans can’t recognize it, and even Wu Lei and Lin Yun can’t save it
The Chinese drama 《天才、女友》, starring Tian Xiwei and Hu Yitian, has drawn criticism from fans of the original book for diverging sharply from it, reigniting debate over changes to source material in Chinese dramas. This article presents a TOP10 that includes past heavily altered adaptations.
Goodbye, dated designs! 21-year-old rising star breaks free of the traditional qipao mold and wins gold in Chinese-style clothing at the 56th National Skills Competition
At the 56th National Skills Competition, 21-year-old Lü Yuxin broke free of the traditional qipao mold to win gold, showcasing the results of integrating vocational education with government resources and highlighting the importance of developing young people’s skills.
Companies mentioned：台南應用科技大學、關西高中
A new metro line is coming to Taipei and New Taipei! 9-station route map revealed, with earliest opening date; connects attractions, shopping districts and schools
The heads of Taipei and New Taipei cities took their first ride on a test train on the Wanda-Zhonghe Line. The line is scheduled to open in 2027, significantly cutting commute times and strengthening the transportation network between the two cities.
“20% of carcinogenic oil recalled”—did the Food and Drug Administration report directly to the Executive Yuan? Shih Chung-liang: There was no bypassing the minister
Questions have been raised about how the 20% removal threshold was decided in the carcinogenic oil issue involving 中聯油脂. Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang emphasized that the decision was made by an expert panel and denied claims that it came directly from the Executive Yuan.
Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、台糖
Taiwan stocks surge 1000 points—should investors hold off celebrating? 3 major U.S. AI stocks plunge after hours; expert warns of 1 scenario: a bargain-buying opportunity has arrived for this stock
Taiwan’s stock market rebounded sharply in overnight trading, but experts warned that AI-related stocks were overvalued. Some stocks fell after earnings reports, but this could present an investment opportunity.
Companies mentioned：AMD、SpaceX、Astera Labs、Anthropic、Amazon、Google、TSMC
Could Friday be a typhoon day off? Latest track for Typhoon White Dolphin: expert lays out 3 scenarios; 1 could prompt a land warning
Typhoon “Amamichou” may approach Taiwan, and the issuance of sea or land warnings is being considered over the weekend. Its path has three possible scenarios, and uncertainty remains high.
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、觀氣象看天氣
Young people, claim your money! Government offers up to 48000元 to eligible applicants nationwide; how to apply and how much you can receive
Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor is implementing a nationwide employment support program for young people aged 15–29, including financial assistance of up to 48,000 yen. The program supports job-seeking and stable employment.