鴻海 July revenue hits record NT$946.5 billion, boosted by AI server momentum heading into the 3rd quarter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
鴻海 posted record July revenue of NT$946.5 billion, surpassing the NT$900 billion mark. Demand for AI servers was the main driver, with growth momentum expected to continue in the 3rd quarter.
The Central Weather Administration issued a typhoon advisory after the 15th typhoon, Co-may, formed on the afternoon of August 5. It is currently moving north-northwest and poses no threat to Taiwan.
Facts
Typhoon Co-may’s projected path will not affect Taiwan’s weather
Typhoon Co-may’s center is at 19.7 degrees north latitude and 166.8 degrees east longitude
The Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercise got underway, with Marines using helicopters to rapidly reinforce defenses around the central government. The exercise aims to test troops’ ability to respond quickly in a combat environment.
Typhoon’s outer circulation to affect services; Lanyu ferry schedules changed from 8/6
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The outer circulation of Typhoon Dolphin will affect ferry services between Taitung and Houbihu and Lanyu from August 6. Services will be suspended from noon through the 9th.
Facts
Lanyu ferry schedules changed due to the outer circulation of Typhoon Dolphin.
Only 1 morning ferry in each direction to Lanyu will operate on August 6.
All ferry services to and from Lanyu will be canceled from noon on August 6 through August 9.
耕興 posts Q2 earnings per share of NT$3.07; revenue expected to rise quarter by quarter in second half
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
耕興’s Q2 net profit rose 20.57% year over year, with earnings per share of NT$3.07. Bolstered by new FCC rules and demand for AI laptop testing, revenue is expected to climb quarter by quarter in the second half.
Newspaper typesetting job supported 7 children; 96-year-old Zhang Fangtong named exemplary father
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
96-year-old Zhang Fangtong has been named this year’s exemplary father in New Taipei City. He worked in proofreading and typesetting at 中央日報社 and took on additional jobs to raise 7 children, all of whom went on to attend university or higher. He also devoted himself to supporting his daughter, who had polio, through years of treatment.
Facts
96-year-old Zhang Fangtong has been named this year’s exemplary father in New Taipei City.
Zhang Fangtong worked at 中央日報社 early in his career.
Zhang Fangtong has 7 children.
Zhang Fangtong once held 3 jobs to support his family.
Zhang Fangtong’s daughter had polio and received long-term treatment.
Yunlin County’s Xiluo Township opens food-waste treatment plant with daily capacity of 15 metric tons
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A food-waste treatment plant has opened in Xiluo Township, Yunlin County, with capacity to process 15 metric tons of food waste a day. The facility aims to promote a circular economy and environmental sustainability.
The East Rift Valley National Scenic Area Administration will hold the “Slow Ride Through the Valley—Ride to Guangfu” cycling event on August 15, linking several attractions in Guangfu Township. Participants can sign up for a stamp-collecting treasure hunt and support local businesses through low-carbon tourism.
Facts
Registration fee: NT$200
Registration includes bicycle rental, a meal box and a NT$100 self-service refreshment voucher
Event stops include Guangfu Station, Hualien Tourism Sugar Factory, the Tafalong community, Matai’an Wetland and Danongdafu Forest Park
Man who shoved volunteer traffic aide, causing fatal head injury, sentenced to 10 years and 4 months by Taipei District Court
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei District Court sentenced a worker to 10 years and 4 months in prison in a case in which he knocked down a traffic volunteer, causing the volunteer to suffer a severe head injury and later die after being left in a vegetative state. The case of fatal obstruction of a public official’s duties has drawn significant public attention.
Survey: Banking sector ESG risk management enters 2.0 era as nature-related risks rise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
KPMG released its “2026 Global ESG Risk Survey,” saying ESG management in the banking sector is moving toward 2.0, with greater emphasis on climate and nature-related risks. Financial institutions still face challenges in addressing natural capital risks because of a lack of data and standards.
Construction begins on National Freeway 1 Bridge Science Park interchange ramp and road; Chen Chi-mai says transport is a vital artery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Work has begun on the National Freeway 1 Bridge Science Park interchange ramp in Kaohsiung, with a total budget of about NT$5.2 billion and completion expected in July 2029. The project is expected to improve access to the Qiaotou Science Park and support development of the semiconductor S corridor.
Facts
Project expected to be completed in July 2029
Total project budget: NT$5.201 billion
More than 30 companies have established operations at Qiaotou Science Park
Reuters: US continues talks on whether to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The United States continues to discuss a plan with Ukraine for local production of Patriot missiles. Despite security concerns and policy differences, talks are ongoing. The plan includes component production and an international division of labor.
Cho Jung-tai: Legislative Yuan's deep cuts to media publicity spending unacceptable; road safety budget should be reasonably restored
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier Cho Jung-tai criticized the Legislative Yuan for sharply cutting budgets for media publicity and road safety, saying the government needs sufficient resources to inform the public about policies and protect traffic safety. He called for the relevant budgets to be reasonably restored.
Bessent: US-Japan action to prevent yen depreciation aims to avert turmoil in Asia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The United States and Japan jointly intervened in currency markets to prevent a weak yen from triggering a financial crisis in Asia. Bessent stressed that exchange-rate stability is vital to the regional economy.
Facts
The United States and Japan joined forces in a historic intervention to support the yen, aiming to prevent its weakness from affecting Asian markets.
This was the first joint US-Japan currency-market intervention since 1998.
Bessent said the yen's sharp depreciation had affected the won and the yuan.
Japan pledged to invest $550 billion in the United States under a 2025 trade agreement.
China's 長鑫科技 reported a 716% year-on-year increase in revenue in the second quarter of 2026. With a 7% market share, it rose to No. 4 among global DRAM suppliers. The company plans to use IPO funds to expand HBM and LPDDR6 capacity and compete in global markets.
Facts
長鑫科技's revenue in the second quarter of 2026 rose 716% from a year earlier.
長鑫科技 has a 7% share of the global DRAM market, ranking No. 4.
Counterpoint Research said 長鑫科技 will use IPO funds to develop HBM and LPDDR6.
NTHU professor Liang Cheng-hung wins photography award for “Burning the King Boat”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
NTHU professor Liang Cheng-hung won the Documentary Gold Award at the 4th Cross-Strait Chinese Photography Awards for his work “Burning the King Boat.” The work documents an important folk festival in Donggang and demonstrates his strong documentary photography skills.
Starting Aug. 10, the Centers for Disease Control will upgrade publicly funded adult pneumococcal vaccines to new 20-valent or 21-valent vaccines, adopting a “1 dose covers all” strategy and aiming to raise the vaccination rate among older adults to 40%.
Three major institutional investors net-buy NT$100.406 billion in Taiwan stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks surged 1250.94 points on the 5th, with the three major institutional investors all recording net purchases of more than NT$100 billion. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors made net purchases of NT$90.308 billion in a single day, the 3rd-largest on record.
Facts
Taiwan stocks rose 1250.94 points today
Closing at 44611.6 points
Trading value: NT$1.144162 trillion
The three major institutional investors recorded combined net purchases of NT$100.406 billion
Foreign and mainland Chinese investors made net purchases of NT$90.308 billion in a single day
Wu Cheng-wen: Executive Yuan's science and technology budget to reach a record NT$182.3 billion next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Science and technology budget hits a new record at NT$182.3 billion
Up about 9.47% from 115
The National Science and Technology Council committee meeting previously approved a science and technology budget ceiling of NT$176.8 billion for fiscal year 116
Up 6.2% from the Executive Yuan-approved figure for 115
NT$8.4 billion for the Southern Taiwan New Silicon Valley initiative
NT$20.7 billion for the Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program
NT$4.4 billion for the next-generation communications program
Jing Tian and Tang Wei lose out! The winner of TOP10 'most beautiful qipao beauties' in Chinese dramas: delicate frame, refined features and captivating beauty
Who set the '20% delisting threshold' for carcinogenic oil? Chiang Chih-kang says '中聯 was present but did not speak': I made the ruling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration decided to remove products containing 20% or more oil from sale over the carcinogenic oil issue involving 中聯油脂. Director-General 姜至剛 said he had made the final decision, prompting questions about accountability.
Reason for Control Yuan's rejection of impeachment against Cho Jung-tai revealed; Weng Hsiao-ling blasts Lai's 'imperial guard': time to shut it down
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Control Yuan dismissed without cause a petition to impeach Premier Cho Jung-tai, prompting 翁曉玲 to criticize it as the “praetorian guard of the Lai Ching-te administration.” The dispute over the refusal to countersign the Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Allocation Act forms the backdrop to the constitutional standoff.
Parents who transfer money to their children could face taxes! 2026 gift tax guide: 10 common money transfers most likely to trigger a tax bill
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An explanation of 10 tax risks under the 2026 gift tax system when parents provide financial assistance to their children highlights cash transfers, real estate registration and paying insurance premiums on another person’s behalf as particular areas of concern. It emphasizes the importance of tax declarations.
Never worry about running short on your bus fare! EasyCard now automatically tops up: Add 500 yuan directly to your card, no need to visit a convenience store or MRT station
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Automatic EasyCard top-ups began on buses in Taipei and New Taipei on July 1. When the balance falls below NT$100, NT$500 is automatically added, improving convenience. The service recorded more than 200,000 transactions in 1 month.
Taipei City employee finds an extra 730,000 in his account! It wasn't a bribe: Agency Against Corruption uncovers the reason, turning the case on its head; 'very rare'
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei City employee Chu Chen-tso was suspected of corruption after 730,000 suddenly appeared in his account. It turned out to be reimbursement for medical expenses he had advanced for an injured person; prosecutors dropped the case after establishing the facts. The incident highlights a public servant's compassionate gesture toward a resident.
Have U.S. export controls backfired? Reuters exclusive: Samsung and SK Hynix test Chinese semiconductor equipment to avoid being caught in Washington’s “killer move”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Samsung and SK海力士 are assessing equipment from 中微半導體 to prepare for the risk of tighter U.S. export controls, suggesting that U.S. policy could backfire.
China’s new entry and exit rules take effect 9/15! Are Taiwanese travelers to the mainland in danger? 7 major new rules explained, with the latest response from 陸委會
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
Facts
The “Regulations on the Administration of Exit and Entry” issued by 中國大陸國務院 will officially take effect on 9/15
中國大陸國務院 announced the “Regulations of the State Council on the Administration of Exit and Entry” on 7/31, and they will officially take effect on 9/15 this year. The regulations contain 19 articles
Those who have received criminal penalties for violating border administration rules, or administrative penalties for illegal entry or exit, will be barred from entering the country for 1 to 5 years after their penalties have been served
You can get to Taoyuan Airport in the middle of the night! Latest extra train schedule revealed, plus 4 ways to catch a red-eye flight without spending big on a ride
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
Facts
Starting 2025年7月21日, 桃園機場捷運 added extra early-morning and late-night trains
This article compiles the latest 2026 schedule for 桃園機場捷運
Round trip to and from Taipei Main Station: Terminal 1: 160 yuan; Terminal 2: 160 yuan
Online check-in must be completed no later than 3 hours before the flight departs
A 2,500-yuan fine! A passenger overlooked 1 thing on the high-speed rail and was fined right after exiting the station; insiders say the metro and Taiwan Railways also enforce the rule
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A passenger who stayed for more than 3 hours while waiting for a friend at 台湾高鉄 was charged a NT$2,500 penalty, but the fee was waived after the passenger explained the circumstances and surveillance footage was reviewed. Taiwan High Speed Rail, 台鉄 and the metro have similar limits on how long passengers may remain.
More than 2,000 outlets across 30 countries! U.S. investment firm spends 20.2 billion yen to acquire a well-known Taiwanese bubble tea brand; global market outlook revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. investment firm Bain Capital acquired the Taiwanese bubble tea brand Gong cha for about ¥20.2 billion. The acquisition will accelerate its global expansion, which spans more than 2,000 stores in 30 countries.
Companies mentioned：Bain Capital、TA Associates、Unison Capital、Domino's Pizza Japan
Why do the F and J keys have raised lines? They’re not decorative—their real purpose comes in handy every day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The raised lines on the F and J keys are tactile markers that help users find the correct finger positions without relying on sight. This explains an important keyboard design feature that everyone can use every day.
After-hours market update: Taiwan stocks rebound above 44600! 台積電 closes at 2405 yuan, 聯發科 gains 135 yuan, and more than a hundred stocks approach the daily limit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks rebounded sharply, recovering to 44600 points. 台積電 and MediaTek rose more than 3%, with electronics and semiconductor stocks leading the market.
No red line doesn’t mean you can park! 10 common illegal-parking traps: even stopping to buy a drink could bring a fine or get your car towed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Many drivers mistakenly believe that no red line means parking is allowed. In fact, parking is prohibited in many places even without red lines, including intersections and areas near bus stops and fire safety equipment. Even briefly stopping to pick up or drop off passengers can risk a fine or having the vehicle towed, so drivers should be warned.