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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 811 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 199 items from 4 sources.
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Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on 60 days of trial consultations concerning commercial shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denied direct talks with the United States, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue.
The National Financial Stabilization Fund concentrated its investments in 8 stocks, including 台積電, and posted a net profit of NT$9.932 billion. Its 279-day long-term investment operation successfully stabilized the market, drawing praise for the government's decisive response.
Companies mentioned：台積電、台塑、台達電、鴻海、廣達、聯發科、富邦金、日月光投控
On August 5, China's Ministry of Commerce announced tighter export controls on drone-related items and sanctions against 6 U.S. companies in response to American sanctions. The move comes amid an escalating trade war.
Companies mentioned：Compliance Testing LLC、Applied DNA Sciences、Human Rights in China
During Taiwan's Han Kuang 42 exercises, the public participation of U.S. military advisers dubbed 'English teachers' drew attention. A scholar warned that a higher profile for Taiwan-U.S. cooperation may send a stronger message to China but could carry greater costs in the Trump era.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ在台協会（AIT）、ウォールストリートジャーナル
Taiwan regional supermarket 億客來超市 has drawn online attention for its low prices and wide selection, and is seen as a competitor to major chains such as 全聯. Its high value for money and OMO strategy have won praise.
Companies mentioned：全聯、家樂福、喜互惠、楓康超市
Google has reshuffled leadership in its AI division, while Jeff Dean and others have left to establish a new AI company. The moves come amid delays with Gemini and an exodus of talent.
Companies mentioned：Google、DeepMind、Anthropic、OpenAI、Alphabet、Radical Ventures、Khosla Ventures、News Corp
Typhoon White Dolphin has shifted west and is approaching Taiwan. The Central Weather Administration is expected to issue a marine warning as early as the 7th, with rainfall set to intensify across Taiwan over the weekend, potentially disrupting Father's Day plans. The threat has risen significantly.
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
Original台湾股市早盘震荡，台积电和联发科下跌，而旺宏等个股涨停，市场表现分化。
Companies mentioned：台积电、联发科、旺宏、鴻海、台达电、广达、长荣、富邦金、台塑、和泰车
Reports through August covered the start of labor pension payments, the approach of Typhoon Baihaidian, increases to civil servants' retirement benefits, political issues surrounding the planned high-speed rail extension to Yilan, civil defense resilience drills, the closure and reuse of Wurong Elementary School, and travel expense concerns involving committee chair Hsu Chia-ching. Many of the issues have a direct impact on people's lives and have drawn significant attention.
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Companies mentioned：《怪奇物語》、《權力遊戲》、《絕命毒師》、《魔戒：力量之戒》、《曼達洛人》、《龍族前傳》、《堡壘》、《大熊餐廳》、《降世神通》、《外放特務組》、《網路溫度計DailyView》、《KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎》、喬治·R·R·馬丁、《星際大戰》、《魔戒》
The spread of generative AI has led to a surge in “one-person companies” generating millions of dollars in revenue while being run by a single person. With AI handling much of the work, the barriers to starting a business have fallen significantly.
Companies mentioned：Stripe、Anthropic、Verizon、Bank of America、Harvard Business School
Original『聰明鎮』がネット声量15,015件で台湾ドラマ人気ランキング第1位に。『百味人生』『欠妳の那場婚禮』が続いた。視聴者の関心を定量的に分析した結果。
Companies mentioned：ネット温度計DailyView、KEYPO
The United States' Golden Dome defense plan is gaining momentum, creating new growth opportunities for Taiwan's drone and low-altitude defense supply chains in the emerging defense technology market. Taiwan's precision manufacturing capabilities are earning growing international recognition.
Companies mentioned：L3Harris、Sierra Space、正達、冠西電、元創精密
Japan's 象印 is urging consumers to clean their insulated bottles properly, while experts are warning about the risks of biofilms and mold. The company has shared routine cleaning steps and precautions to help protect both consumer health and product life.
Companies mentioned：象印
Promotional material in an elevator at a Taichung public housing complex mistakenly used an image resembling China’s national emblem, sparking political controversy. The city government acknowledged a failure in its review process and apologized. The material has been taken down, and those responsible will be held accountable.
A 35-year-old Taiwanese woman engineer developed moderate fatty liver disease after following an extremely low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. With 6 lifestyle changes under a doctor's guidance, she reversed the condition in 12 weeks and lost 11 kg.
A pharmacist has warned about misconceptions over the breathability of popular Taiwanese clogs with holes and the risk of athlete's foot, stressing the importance of proper care and wearing habits.
Nantou County will begin offering subsidies for household food waste processors on August 5, 2026. The subsidy covers 49% of the purchase price, up to NT$5,000, to encourage waste reduction. Residents of the county are eligible, except those who have received the subsidy before.
The Labor Ministry's Northern Branch is rolling out an industrial talent investment program offering subsidies of up to NT$100,000 for training in fields such as AI and ESG. It is providing more than 20,000 training places to support skills development and transitions to higher-paying jobs.
The Taiwan People's Party caucus in the Legislative Yuan questioned Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching over 47 overseas trips in 5 years and NT$23.83 million in public spending. Media personality Huang Kuang-chin countered that the trips were necessary given the nature of the work.
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan announced raises of 5.88% to 9.88% next year for military personnel, civil servants and education workers. The package includes a 2000-yuan allowance starting in July and a 4% across-the-board pay raise. The relevant budget has been allocated or will be proposed as a supplementary budget. The move affects a million public employees and has drawn significant public attention.
Taiwan issued just 1846 residential demolition permits in the first half of 2025, down 17.8% year over year and the lowest in 6 years. Experts say the impending sunset of the Dangerous and Old Buildings Act, high construction costs and tighter financing have reduced developers’ willingness to consolidate properties, cooling the urban renewal boom.
Companies mentioned：住商機構、大家房屋
Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching has faced concerns about corruption and national security infiltration after spending public funds on a 26-day overseas visit and allowing her son to jump the queue for an event, conduct the Control Yuan ruled illegal. Physician Shen Cheng-nan questioned whether traveling abroad alone could make her a target for foreign intelligence services and called for her to undergo a loyalty polygraph test.
The Bureau of Labor Insurance under the Ministry of Labor will begin paying National Pension maternity benefits on August 6. Higher premiums have raised the benefit to NT$42,206. Applications must be filed within 5 years of childbirth.
Market volatility in July reshuffled the performance rankings of Taiwan stock-related investment products. Taiwan equity funds and passive ETFs outperformed the index, while active ETFs lagged. Experts recommend a long-term strategy rather than trying to predict market bottoms.
Companies mentioned：鉅亨買基金
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Companies mentioned：豆瓣
Amid Taiwan's food safety crisis over carcinogenic oil from 中聯, senior government officials have clashed over responsibility. Yin Wei accused Lai Ching-te of involvement, putting political accountability under scrutiny.
Companies mentioned：中聯、台糖
The small holes at the top of a baseball cap are more than decoration: they serve three key functions related to ventilation, durability and relieving vacuum pressure. Professional players and specialist brands have explained their practical purpose, helping consumers better understand them.
Companies mentioned：OUTDOOR CAP
France has introduced a forest fire monitoring system using AI and drones, giving firefighters a crucial 15 minutes. FireTracking and Midgard supplied the technology.
Companies mentioned：Midgard、FireTracking、Daidelos
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Companies mentioned：臺北文化體育園區及松山文創園區及國家鐵道博物館、佛光山佛陀紀念館、臺北市立美術館及花博園區及周邊地區、嘉義市立美術館、國立自然科學博物館、新北市立淡水古蹟博物館、國立臺灣美術館、國立國父紀念館、高雄市立美術館、國立海洋科技博物館、交通部觀光署
An article ranks beautiful heroines in dramas set during the Republic of China era and analyzes the actresses' performances and costumes.
Companies mentioned：微博、豆瓣
The ASE Sustainability Exploration Camp, organized by 張姚宏影慈善文教基金會, was held in Kaohsiung for the first time this year. It brings together corporate and school resources to promote sustainability education for elementary school students, with an emphasis on hands-on activities and local connections.
Companies mentioned：日月光投控、張姚宏影慈善文教基金會
Minutes from a July 4 meeting of the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration revealed that officials accepted 中聯油's false and misleading explanation without verifying it. The oversight body's incompetence has undermined public trust.
Companies mentioned：中聯油
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced enhanced disaster preparedness as Typhoon White Dolphin approaches. Whether work and classes will be suspended will depend on weather alerts. The decision, which affects residents’ lives and city operations, is drawing keen attention.
Tzu Chi Foundation, seeking to urgently procure BNT vaccines, was allegedly defrauded of more than NT$1 billion by lawyer Chen Yu-hsuan and broker Li ○-ru. Investigators have seized cash, gold, luxury cars and mansions, confiscating assets to cover the full amount. The case highlights a major crisis of social trust during the pandemic.
Companies mentioned：慈濟慈善事業基金會、鴻海、台積電、上海復星公司
東發號, a long-established noodle shop at Taipei's Raohe Night Market, came under fire over political candidates' autographs and painted over both signatures. The backlash from consumers reflected concerns about a lack of political neutrality.
『金特務：本色回歸』 topped the list of Korean dramas attracting the most attention in Taiwan recently, with 26,131 mentions, surpassing 《鐵拳教育》 and 《鬼謎東宮》. The ranking reflects Taiwanese viewers’ enthusiastic response to Korean dramas with high production values and compelling plots.
16-year-old Kuo Yu-hsuan won a bronze medal in welding at the 56th National Skills Competition, becoming the only female medalist. The achievement symbolically demonstrates the value of skills beyond gender.
Companies mentioned：首銳銲材
China has launched a “global tax audit” targeting the overseas assets of wealthy individuals. Tax assessments going back 25 years are possible, raising concerns about the impact on Taiwanese people as well.
Taiwan's stock market fell today, with major semiconductor companies declining while machinery and optoelectronics stocks gained. Sector rotation is underway.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、鴻海、台達電、富邦金、國泰金、吉祥全、精聯、氣立、永擎、光鼎、和桐、日馳、富世達、全友、義隆、精技、統懋、國化、華新科
In response to rising prices, Taiwan’s government has decided to raise monthly pensions for military, civil service and education personnel by nearly 6% and give current employees a 4% pay raise. The policy will benefit nearly 550,000 retirees, reflecting the government’s commitment to ensuring fair compensation for public-sector workers.
Yahoo Shopping released its ranking of popular snacks for Taiwan's 2026 Ghost Month season. 可樂果 took two top spots, while 旺旺 and 科學麵 also performed well. Fortunate-sounding product names and new flavors drew attention.
Companies mentioned：Yahoo購物、可樂果、旺旺、科學麵、Orionjako
Taiwan's representative to Japan, Lee Yi-yang, attended the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony and said China's expansion of its nuclear arsenal poses a serious threat to world peace. It was Taiwan's 2nd participation since the war, sending a strong message to the international community.
安達人壽 launched 安心溢起動, a term insurance product for fitness enthusiasts. Its innovative coverage design won the Best Product Innovation Award at the 2026 Insurance Faith, Hope and Love Awards, marking the company’s 16th award. The policy strengthens coverage for fractures, outpatient care and specified accidents.
Companies mentioned：現代保險雜誌
Taiwanese AI infrastructure company KONST has partnered with SM+ and LGSM to establish a GPU cloud hub in Jakarta, responding to Southeast Asia's rapidly growing demand for AI computing.
Companies mentioned：SM+ Data Centers、LG Sinar Mas、技嘉科技（GIGABYTE）、Raydian Cloud
Lee Lai-hsi has stepped up criticism over delays in repaying retirement benefits that were excessively deducted under Taiwan's pension reform, prompted by the death of a colleague. About 180,000 people have begun receiving compensation, but the 2-year delay has drawn criticism.
瑞利企業 (1512) announced that its board will meet on 115年8月13日 to review its 115 Q2 financial report.
Companies mentioned：瑞利
泰鼎-KY plans to submit its consolidated financial report for the 2nd quarter of 2026 to its board of directors on August 13. This is part of routine disclosure and is not a new earnings announcement.
燁輝’s board approved its 115 Q2 consolidated financial statements, reporting a cumulative net loss of NT$1.107 billion and a loss of NT$0.52 per share. This routine financial disclosure reflects current operating pressures.
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永信藥品 (3705) resolved at a board meeting to lift restrictions on General Manager 簡志維’s competitive business activities, allowing him to concurrently serve as a director or manager at a company in the same industry. The company said the move would have no material financial impact.
Companies mentioned：永信
永信 (3705) resolved at a board meeting to reappoint General Manager 簡志維, who will continue in the role after the end of his term.
Companies mentioned：永信國際投資控股股份有限公司
永信 announced its 115 Q2 consolidated financial report, with first-half cumulative EPS of NT$1.63 and revenue of about NT$3.77 billion.
南港 (2101) announced that its board will meet on 115年8月13日 to review its 115 Q2 consolidated financial report.
中航 (2612) announced that its board will meet on 115年8月13日 to review its 115 Q2 consolidated financial report.
藍天’s board approved capital increases in installments for its affiliated company, 台北雙星, capped at NT$5 billion. The move is intended as a long-term investment, with the cumulative shareholding ratio remaining at 50%.
Companies mentioned：藍天、台北雙星股份有限公司
精誠資訊 announced personnel changes in its finance and accounting leadership, with 程元毅 and 呂翡玲 taking over key roles. The changes will take effect on September 1.
Companies mentioned：精誠資訊
精誠 announced its 115 first-half consolidated financial report. Cumulative revenue was NT$27.368 billion, net income attributable to the parent company was NT$1.673 billion, and EPS reached NT$6.15.
Companies mentioned：精誠
豐祥-KY announced amendments to its 114 annual shareholders’ meeting report. The changes concern the implementation status of its internal control system and affect pages in the report. The revised report has been uploaded to the Market Observation Post System.
Companies mentioned：豐祥-KY
奇偶科技 announced that its board will meet on 115年8月13日 to review its second-quarter financial report.
Companies mentioned：奇偶
藍天 (2362) released its 115 Q2 consolidated financial report. First-half cumulative net income after tax was NT$2.34 billion, and earnings per share were NT$4.05.
可寧衛 subsidiary 大倉實業 resolved to distribute cash dividends for the 2nd quarter of 115, totaling approximately NT$174 million, or approximately NT$2.6 per share.
Companies mentioned：可寧衛、大倉實業
聯華 plans to hold a board meeting on Aug. 13 to submit its 2nd-quarter consolidated financial report for 115.
Companies mentioned：聯華
義隆 Electronics announced a change in its corporate governance officer. 駱姿蓓 will succeed former officer 陳義麟, with the change expected to take effect on Aug. 17, 115.
Companies mentioned：義隆
The board of 可寧衛 subsidiary 大寧股份有限公司 resolved to distribute cash dividends for the 2nd quarter of 115, at approximately NT$4.41 per share.
Companies mentioned：可寧衛、大寧股份有限公司
可寧衛 subsidiary 吉衛 announced a distribution of cash dividends for the 2nd quarter of 115, totaling approximately NT$199 million, or approximately NT$4.87 per share.
Companies mentioned：可寧衛、吉衛股份有限公司
Original視陽（6782）公告115年度第二季財報，上半年稅後淨利為533,551仟元，每股盈餘8.45元。
Companies mentioned：視陽
志強-KY reported unaudited consolidated revenue of approximately US$45.09 million in July, down 3.03% year over year. Revenue for the first 7 months totaled approximately US$386 million, down 3.36% year over year.
Companies mentioned：志強-KY
可寧衛 resolved to distribute cash dividends for the 2nd quarter of 115, totaling approximately NT$27.328 million, or approximately NT$0.40 per share.
Companies mentioned：可寧衛
視陽 (6782) resolved at a board meeting on Aug. 5, 115, not to distribute earnings for the first half of 115. The earnings will be combined with those for the second half for calculation.
Companies mentioned：視陽
興能高 (6558) announced on Aug. 5, 115, a change in the vice president of its marketing and sales division. 林佳民, formerly a special assistant in the president's office, will take over.
Companies mentioned：興能高
易華電 announced its financial report for the 2nd quarter of 115. Revenue for the first half totaled approximately NT$577 million, pretax net loss was approximately NT$75.83 million, and loss per share was NT$0.90.
Companies mentioned：易華電
寶隆's board resolved on dividend distributions for the first half of 115, with both cash and stock dividends set at zero. This reflects the company's current strategy of retaining earnings and sends a cautious signal to investors.
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Companies mentioned：璞真
寶隆（1906）announced its financial results for the 2nd quarter of 115, with first-half earnings per share of NT$0.22. The company's cumulative net profit reached NT$33.242 million, and the financial data comply with financial reporting announcement procedures.
Companies mentioned：寶隆
華固建設（2548）announced the sale of some properties in 華固譽誠 to senior company executives and their family members, with an expected profit margin of 23-25%.
Companies mentioned：華固建設
華固 signed a building and interior finishing works contract worth approximately NT$567 million with its subsidiary 品興營造 for the construction and sale of buildings. The related-party transaction has been approved by the board.
Companies mentioned：品興營造股份有限公司
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大寧股份, a subsidiary of 可寧衛, donated NT$5 million, highlighting its corporate social contribution. The board approved the donation, and the relationship with the relevant organization was also disclosed.
Companies mentioned：大寧股份有限公司、財團法人高雄市楊吉川社會福利慈善事業基金會
緯創資通 confirmed that it will pay the cash dividend for 114 on Aug. 6, 115. It will pay interest compensation to shareholders for the delayed payment.
Companies mentioned：緯創
可寧衛 subsidiary 吉衛 announced a donation of NT$5 million to the 高雄市楊吉川慈善基金會 to support charitable causes.
Companies mentioned：可寧衛、吉衛
Taiwanese cement company 亞泥 (1102) announced that it will hold an investor conference for the 2nd quarter of 2026. The online event will take place on August 17, and advance registration is required.
Companies mentioned：亞泥
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亞泥 announced that it will hold a board meeting on Aug. 13, 115, to review its financial report for the 2nd quarter. This compliance announcement reflects its financial transparency practices and provides useful information for investors.
Original台湾の工業用コンピュータメーカー・広錠が子会社・広熯を通じて、光通信モジュールの放熱技術で米系ネットワーク・クラウド大手企業の注文を獲得し出荷を開始しました。これはAIインフラ需要への布石です。
Companies mentioned：広錠、広熯
Morgan Stanley CEO Jamie Dimon warned that leverage in financial markets is high. He said hidden borrowing in particular could threaten market stability, presenting an important risk signal for investors.
Companies mentioned：摩根大通、Situational Awareness
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Companies mentioned：台積電 (2330-TW)、鴻海 (2317-TW)、日月光投控 (3711-TW)、聯發科 (2454-TW)、台達電 (2308-TW)、廣達 (2382-TW)、富邦金 (2881-TW)、台塑 (1301-TW)
U.S. President Trump has spoken several times in just a few months with Warsh, the new Fed chair, since his appointment. The unusual contacts break with recent convention emphasizing central bank independence and have raised concerns about their impact on policy.
Companies mentioned：連邦準備制度理事会（Fed）
A Taiwanese research team has overcome an interface problem in two-dimensional semiconductors and developed a high-performance monolayer MoS₂ top-gate transistor. With support from the National Science and Technology Council and TSMC, the research was published in Nature Electronics, opening a new path for semiconductor technology in the post-silicon era.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Nokia acquired NXP’s U.S. plant and is building its own production capability for InP semiconductors for AI data centers. The strategic move addresses rising demand for optical communications and aims to eliminate supply chain vulnerabilities.
Companies mentioned：NXP、Coherent、Lumentum、Infinera、Intel
アマゾン founder Jeff Bezos sold shares for the first time this year, receiving about $350 million. He remains its largest shareholder, amid アマゾン’s strong performance.
Companies mentioned：アマゾン
Samsung’s 4nm production capacity is expected to remain fully booked through next year, prompting the company to promote 5nm to attract customers shifting orders from China and India. The move reflects a strategic adjustment in the race for advanced process technology and has significant implications for the global semiconductor supply chain.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、輝達、台積電、現代汽車、Bose 半導體、Telechips
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Companies mentioned：Tesla、Polestar、BYD、韓國汽車移動產業協會、韓國進口車協會 (KAIDA)
Iranian President Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as a spiritual pillar, even as he described communication with him as difficult. He supported a U.S.-Iran cooperation memorandum and criticized domestic divisions. His remarks came as the country faced external pressure, underscoring political instability.
Unusual price surges hit China’s GPU market in early August, with NVIDIA and AMD raising prices in succession. The moves come amid tight memory supplies driven by AI demand.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、AMD、三星、SK海力士、TrendForce
According to a report by Yardeni Research, AI investment is shifting from mere expectations to a focus on results. Capital spending by cloud giants, unfulfilled contracts and revenue growth are key to valuations, and the market is taking a differentiated view.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Alphabet、Microsoft、Oracle、OpenAI、Anthropic、S&P Global Ratings、Sightline Climate、Goldman Sachs
Auras’ July revenue rose more than 一倍 year on year to NT$3.765 billion, a record for a single month, driven by additional orders for 輝達’s GB series and demand for liquid cooling. Its shares hit the daily limit, returning to the NT$1,000 club and reflecting continued strength in demand for AI server cooling.
Companies mentioned：輝達、NVIDIA
U.S. semiconductor giant NVIDIA has partnered with a Chinese base station maker and is accelerating development of 6G base stations with AI processing capabilities. The move is a strategic step toward the edge AI era, with trial deployment targeted for 2027–2028.
Companies mentioned：深圳佳賢通信
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Companies mentioned：大家房屋、住商不動產