Fan Kuo-chen homers as Guardians rout Brothers; Wang Po-jung's walk-off hit lifts Hawks over Monkeys
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
范國宸's first-inning 2-run homer gave the 富邦悍將 a 4-run lead, and they added a big fifth-inning rally to beat 中信兄弟 10-2. Meanwhile, 王柏融 hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning as 台鋼雄鷹 defeated 楽天桃猿 7-6. The results reshuffled the standings and intensified the competition.
AI data center backlash spreads across U.S.; Trump accuses Beijing of fomenting opposition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former President Trump accused China of fomenting opposition in the United States to AI data centers, saying it was because the United States is leading the AI race.
Meeting McCaul, Han Kuo-yu says countries with shared principles should jointly defend universal democratic values
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu met with Michael McCaul, honorary chair of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee. The two sides focused on Taiwan Strait security and supply chain resilience cooperation, stressing the need to jointly safeguard democratic values.
Facts
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu met on the 5th with a delegation led by Michael McCaul, honorary chair of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee.
The two sides exchanged views on Taiwan Strait security, Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade ties, and global geopolitics.
Han Kuo-yu hopes to deepen cooperation in drones, advanced technology, and supply chain resilience.
Heat and scant rain leave France in severe drought; temperatures expected to remain above normal through October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
France suffered a severe drought this summer amid record-high temperatures and a lack of rainfall. The weather agency forecasts above-average temperatures from August through October as the water crisis spreads.
Taiwan representative shares resilience experience at German youth security policy workshop
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's representative to Germany, Alexander Yui, was invited to take part in BSH's advanced youth security policy workshop, where he shared Taiwan's experience in responding to hybrid threats and highlighted Taiwan's key role in democratic resilience and cybersecurity.
Facts
The German Federal Association for Security Policy at Universities (BSH), founded in 1985, is Germany's largest student organization focused on youth security policy.
Taiwan faces about 2.6 million cyberattacks every day.
Taiwan produces more than 90% of the world's AI servers.
U.S. private sector adds 44,000 jobs in July, far below analyst expectations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Private-sector employment in the United States increased by just 44,000 in July, far below market expectations. Employment has contracted particularly in the leisure and hospitality industries, while geopolitical risks are curbing hiring. The figures are being watched as a sign of an economic slowdown.
Jiang Han strikes out 7 over 6 innings to take league lead; jokes about friendly rivalry with 鋼龍
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wei Chuan Dragons pitcher John Gant helped his team beat the Uni-Lions with 6 scoreless innings and 7 strikeouts, moving past teammate 鋼龍 to take the league lead in strikeouts. Chen Tzu-hao and Chu Yu-hsien both homered in the game, showcasing the lineup's depth. The game highlighted the team's balanced strength in pitching and hitting.
Facts
The 中華職棒's 味全龍隊 beat the 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊 3-0 today
Jiang Han delivered another strong outing, allowing no runs and striking out 7 over 6 innings
Jiang Han (John Gant) entered the game leading the league in ERA and ranking 2nd in strikeouts; today he threw 98 pitches over 6 innings
Jiang Han (John Gant) entered the game leading the league in ERA and ranking 2nd in strikeouts; today he threw 98 pitches over 6 innings, giving up 3 hits and no runs
His ERA fell to 1.32
Jiang Han said, “It will be a very exciting competition. Neither of us will give an inch; we'll see who comes out on top in the end.”
This was the 3rd time Chen Tzu-hao and Chu Yu-hsien homered in the same game since becoming free agents last year and joining the Dragons.
Japan's defense white paper again names China its biggest challenge; Beijing lodges protest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japan released its 2026 defense white paper, naming China its biggest strategic challenge and prompting strong protests from Beijing. The move reflects escalating security tensions in East Asia, with major implications for regional stability.
White camp cites NT$23.83 million in travel expenses over 5 years; Hsu Chia-ching says spending complied with rules and served the most overseas compatriots
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Travel expenses totaled NT$23.83 million over 5 years
Since Hsu Chia-ching became deputy minister of the 僑委會 in 2020 and took over as minister in January 2023, she has made 47 overseas trips in less than 5 years
A total of 526 days
The 僑委會 budgeted about NT$92.64 million for overseas travel
Reports on Hsu Chia-ching's 47 overseas trips totaled 986 pages
Lin Chia-lung hosts Eswatini prime minister for luncheon, hopes to strengthen bilateral cooperation across fields
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Lin Chia-lung stressed that Taiwan is very proud to be one of Eswatini's most trusted development partners. Taiwan and Eswatini will continue to strengthen cooperation in energy, public health, talent development and industrial development, particularly in promoting the 「台灣產業創新園區」 (TIIP). Taiwan will draw on its valuable experience in successfully developing industrial parks and do its utmost to help Eswatini promote economic development and create more job opportunities.
Taoyuan honors 179 organizations for net-zero sustainability; green procurement hits record high of 10.9 billion yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Honors 179 organizations for outstanding performance in 7 categories, including green consumption, energy conservation and carbon reduction, environmental education and river adoption
Reported green procurement by private companies and organizations also hit a record high of more than 10.9 billion yuan
Reported green procurement by private companies and organizations reached NT$10.972 billion
Annual sales of eco-label products at green stores totaled NT$3.414 billion
A total of 17 commercial and residential electricity users were selected for outstanding energy conservation in year 114
To encourage consumption, multiple Chinese localities call on officials to take leave
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Several provinces in mainland China have recently issued notices on implementing the paid annual leave system and encouraging people to take leave during off-peak periods
The winning numbers for Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115189 are 29, 22, 02, 04 and 25. Winning numbers for the 3-star and 4-star games were also announced.
[裕慶-KY] Announces that a company director has automatically been removed from office under the law after transferring more than half of the shares held at the time of election.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Lou Ming-chin, an individual director of 裕慶-KY, was automatically removed from office under the law after transferring more than half of the shares he held when elected. The change amounted to 1/9 of the board.
[嘉澤] Announces that the board meeting to review the company's consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115 is scheduled for Aug. 12, 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
嘉澤 announced that it will convene a board meeting on Aug. 12, 115, to review its consolidated financial report for the second quarter.
[聯上發] (Correction) Announces that the board meeting to review the company's standalone financial report for the second quarter of 115 is scheduled for Aug. 12, 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
聯上發 announced that it will convene a board meeting on Aug. 12, 115, to review its standalone financial report for the second quarter.
[隆銘綠能] Announces that the board meeting to review the company's consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115 is scheduled for Aug. 12, 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
隆銘綠能 announced that it will convene a board meeting on Aug. 12, 115, to review its consolidated financial report for the second quarter.
[正達] Announces that all directors have waived subscription rights to at least half of their eligible shares in the cash capital increase and that the company will arrange for specific investors to subscribe.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
正達 announced the directors' subscription waiver arrangements for its cash capital increase. Directors Chung Chih-ming and Hsiao Jen-liang waived their subscription rights in full, and the chairman will arrange for specific investors to subscribe instead.
【正達】Announces matters related to the collection of payment for the company's cash capital increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
正達國際光電 announced a call for payment of cash capital increase proceeds, with the payment period running from Aug. 5, 115, to Sept. 7. Those who fail to pay by the deadline will forfeit their subscription rights.
[奧義賽博-KY創] Announces, on behalf of its subsidiary 奧義智慧科技股份有限公司, that the board has resolved to make equity investments to establish two Taiwan subsidiaries.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
奧義智慧科技 plans to invest NT$200 million to establish two Taiwan subsidiaries to optimize its business scope and strategic development.
[奧義賽博-KY創] Announces that the board has resolved to approve a capital increase in its subsidiary 奧義智慧科技股份有限公司.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
奧義賽博-KY resolved to invest NT$195 million in a cash capital increase in its subsidiary 奧義智慧科技 to strengthen its long-term investment portfolio. Its shareholding will remain at 100% after the capital increase.
[福懋油] The company is cooperating with investigative authorities in a search and investigation.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
福懋油 (1225) announced on Aug. 4 that it is cooperating with investigative authorities in a search and investigation. The company said operations are normal and the matter has no material impact on its finances or business.
[緯創] Announces matters related to the company's new endorsement guarantee amount reaching the threshold for disclosure under Article 25, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of the Regulations.
[緯創] Announces, on behalf of its subsidiary SMS Infocomm Corporation (abbreviated as WTX), planned building improvements and the acquisition of machinery and equipment.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
緯創 subsidiary SMS Infocomm Corporation plans building improvements and equipment purchases worth no more than US$23 million to support business development.
【銘旺科】The company announces, on behalf of its subsidiary 亮崴電力 Co., Ltd., the acquisition of equity in its subsidiary 旭旺綠能 Co., Ltd., held by subsidiary 雲安能源 Development Co., Ltd.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
銘旺科 subsidiary 亮崴電力 acquired 1.7 million shares in 旭旺綠能 for approximately NT$20.7 million as part of an organizational restructuring.
【Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding】The company announces, on behalf of its subsidiary 台新銀行, that the Financial Supervisory Commission has approved the merger of 台新銀行 and 新光銀行.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
The merger of 台新銀行 and 新光銀行 has been approved by the Financial Supervisory Commission. The merger date will be announced after the parties agree on it.
【奥義賽博-KY創】The company announces that its board has approved a cash capital increase subscription for ordinary shares in 菱鏡股份有限公司（TRAPA Security Co., Ltd.).
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
奥義賽博 will participate in 菱鏡（TRAPA）'s capital increase, co-lead the investment with Japan's GMO, and obtain a 10% stake.
Companies mentioned：菱鏡股份有限公司、GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc.、GMO Internet Group
AMD is highly confident about AI, but the market is focused on whether supply can keep pace.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AMD posted revenue of $11.54 billion in the second quarter of 2026, beating market expectations. The data center division led the way, growing 107% year over year, but the market is focused on the supply capacity of MI450.
〈U.S. Pre-Market〉Corporate earnings and optimism about the Middle East lift major indexes at the open.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks rose on strong corporate earnings and hopes for peace in the Middle East. While sustained AI demand was evident, the financial results of SpaceX and AMD disappointed, though the broader market remained firm.
〈Huayu Earnings Call〉Optical communications market remains undersupplied; U.S. ban on Chinese optical transceivers could benefit future operations.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Driven by robust AI data center demand, Huayu-KY has order visibility for optoelectronic components through the end of 2026. A possible U.S. ban on imports of Chinese optical transceivers could benefit its future operations.
AI wave drives a memory supercycle; major Wall Street institutions are bullish on SK hynix.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
With AI infrastructure expanding, U.S. financial institutions have successively rated SK hynix a “buy,” citing expectations that it is entering a memory supercycle. The company is also taking the lead in HBF standardization.
Companies mentioned：SanDisk、Bank of America、UBS、JPMorgan Chase
2027 technology budget of NT$182.3 billion is a record high; National Science and Technology Council: More funding for AI computing power to drive AI transformation among small and medium-sized businesses.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan's technology budget for fiscal 2027 reached NT$182.3 billion, a record high. The National Science and Technology Council has made sovereign AI and AI adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises priorities as it seeks to realize Smart Nation 2.0. This is an important step in Taiwan's technology-driven growth strategy.
880,000 companies included in class action! Google could face a staggering £5 billion claim.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A British court has accepted a class-action lawsuit over Google's search advertising. 880,000 companies are plaintiffs, and the claim could reach 5 billion pounds. Google's market dominance is under scrutiny.
Goldman Sachs backs South Korean stocks, reiterates KOSPI target of 12,000 points, and favors AI and memory.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Goldman Sachs maintained its KOSPI target at 12,000 points, citing expanding semiconductor-industry earnings on demand for AI and memory. It judged that the short-term correction had ended.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK 海力士、iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)、Global X MSCI Colombia & South Korea ETF (FLKR)
〈Earnings〉Uber's results last quarter offer no surprises; current-quarter outlook is subdued, sending shares lower premarket.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Uber reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Gross bookings exceeded expectations on the World Cup effect, but revenue and profit guidance were weak, sending shares lower in premarket trading. Intensifying competition in Brazil is a factor behind slowing growth.
U.S. private-sector employment rose by just 44,000 in July, the lowest since January this year.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. private-sector employment rose by 44,000 in July, its lowest level since January this year. ADP reported the figure, making the slowdown in corporate hiring clear. It suggests a weaker economic outlook.
Qili returned to profit in the first half of 2026, posting after-tax earnings of NT$48.03 million and EPS of NT$0.69.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwanese automation-parts maker Qili posted after-tax profit of 48.03 million yuan in the first half of 2026, turning profitable year over year. Growing demand related to AI and semiconductors boosted results.
All 32 tests passed! Taisugar, affected by the incident, estimates NT$243 million in losses from its voluntary product withdrawal and says it will sue 福懋 for compensation.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taisugar said products were withdrawn after benzo[a]pyrene levels in crude oil supplied by 中聯 and 福懋 exceeded limits, with losses estimated at NT$243 million. Taisugar stressed that all 32 tests had passed and said it would file a lawsuit seeking compensation to protect its reputation.
ChangXin begins risk production of LPDDR6, reportedly set to ramp up to mass production within weeks.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chinese memory maker ChangXin Memory Technologies has begun risk trial production of LPDDR6. It has achieved high-speed data transfer of 12.8Gbps and is expected to move to mass production within weeks. This is an important step toward strengthening China's international competitiveness in semiconductors.
22 overseas ETFs hit record highs; 00757 surges 12% over the past week, leading the pack.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Following a rally in U.S. stocks, 22 Taiwan-listed overseas ETFs reached record highs. Unified FANG+ ETF (00757) led the way, gaining 12.35%. Strong performance by AI-related stocks was behind the rise.
〈Earnings〉Streaming and theme parks fire on both cylinders! Disney reports upbeat quarterly profit.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Disney reported adjusted EPS of $2.06 for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, beating market expectations, with strong streaming and theme park businesses driving results. Its shares rose more than 4% in morning trading.
AMD posts its strongest results ever. Why is the market still dissatisfied?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AMD posted record revenue in the second quarter of 2026, but its shares fell as results failed to meet market expectations. Competition in the AI market is intensifying.
Beilike's July revenue hits a monthly record; second-half performance expected to top the first half.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Beilike reported July revenue of NT$273 million, a monthly record, benefiting from demand for AI chips and capacity expansion in advanced packaging. The results reflect its leading position and growth momentum in semiconductor testing equipment.
〈Taiwan Dollar〉Hot money flows back, lifting stocks and currency; rises sharply by 1.32 jiao to close at NT$32.315.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Oil prices fell as geopolitical risks in the Middle East eased, accelerating capital inflows into Asia. Taiwan's stock market and currency rose at the same time, with the New Taiwan dollar strengthening by 1.32 jiao.
Strong shipments for 晶技's 5G and automotive applications; July revenue of NT$1.366 billion marks its second-highest ever.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
晶技 reported July revenue of NT$1.366 billion, its second-highest ever, benefiting from increased shipments for 5G and automotive applications as well as strong optical communications demand. Operations have entered the traditional peak season, and full-year revenue could exceed NT$15.7 billion.
Delayed shipments for defense contracts weigh on 全訊; first-half after-tax net profit falls 47.35% year over year to NT$56.66 million.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
全訊's after-tax net profit fell 47.35% year over year in the first half of 2026 due to delayed shipments for defense contracts. Operations are expected to recover in the second half, as the company continues to expand in the defense and commercial satellite markets.