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Lin Yu-min pitches 6 strong innings to earn his 6th 3A win; Tsung-Che Cheng reaches base 3 times Published 2026-08-06 14:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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His 6th win of the season Allowed 2 runs in 6 innings Completed 6 innings on 91 pitches Fastest pitch: 92.1 mph Allowed 6 hits 6 strikeouts 2 walks Postgame ERA: 5.59 1 hit in 2 at-bats Original 打擊率上升到2成49 Pitched 1 scoreless inning Postgame ERA: 4.15 Companies mentioned:響尾蛇隊、紅襪隊、聖地牙哥教士隊、費城人隊、舊金山巨人隊
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Livestock Research Institute establishes Taiwan cheese-making technology, going from a far-from-successful start to successful technology transfers Published 2026-08-06 14:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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It took nearly 15 years Demand increased 2.3 times Original 占了8成以上 Already has 2 technology transfer cases 1 collaboration project with an incubation center Has spent 20 years producing natural cheese strings Companies mentioned:畜產試驗所、安心生物科技
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東京大學 webpage embeds “June Fourth Tiananmen”; professor suspended for 3 days Published 2026-08-06 14:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Suspended for 3 days From 2020 to November 2023 Original 約有8成為中國留學生 Companies mentioned:東京大學、中央社、產經新聞、朝日新聞、J-CAST News、Wayback Machine
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Argentine company partners with 華為; Beijing says U.S. intervened to block deal Published 2026-08-06 14:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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華為 entered the Argentine market in 2001 Helped 36,000 local farmers achieve digital transformation Companies mentioned:華為、阿根廷電信、能源、數位基礎設施企業、阿根廷科多瓦省電力公司、阿根廷農業合作社協會
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鑫隆麻油廠’s camellia oil fails self-inspection; Chiayi County launches investigation and recall Published 2026-08-06 14:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 330 kilograms produced Fined between NT$30,000 and NT$3 million Companies mentioned:鑫隆麻油廠、鑫隆發實業股份有限公司
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U.S. think tank: Beijing weighs new strategy to subdue Taiwan, combining blockade, decapitation and cognitive warfare Published 2026-08-06 14:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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An article was published in the March 2025 issue of “Military Academic” Companies mentioned:蘭德公司、Meta、TikTok
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橘焱胡同 aims to reach one hundred stores before 2028 and carefully enter the U.S. market Published 2026-08-06 14:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Reach 100 stores Consolidated revenue reached NT$725 million in the first half of this year Up 12.12% year over year Original 占集團營收約3成 Original 帶動6月營收年增近2成 Original 今年單月6月營收年增近6成 The group opened 13 new stores in total Companies mentioned:橘焱胡同集團、開丼、胡同燒肉、胡同裏燒肉、星胡同、四代目菊川、Pepper Lunch胡椒廚房、一幻拉麵、台北萬豪酒店
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Keelung’s 六合 parking lot may continue operating; city says permit will be issued within 1 week of receiving the application Published 2026-08-06 14:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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492 passenger car parking spaces 88 parking spaces for large vehicles. An operating permit will be issued within 1 week of receiving the application Companies mentioned:台肥、富山公司
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Yeh Yi-tien sweeps Australian-Chinese player to claim first win at WTT Yokohama Champions Published 2026-08-06 14:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Swept the opponent 3-0 Just 18 years old World No. 40 World No. 31 World No. 7 In less than 22 minutes Companies mentioned:世界桌球職業大聯盟(WTT)
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Taiwanese artists head to 多倫多夏日藝術節 to explore contemporary issues Published 2026-08-06 14:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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多倫多夏日藝術節 (SummerWorks Performance Festival) was founded in 1991 The project was launched in 2024 Won the annual award at the 2025 台北藝穗節 Will be presented again in outdoor spaces in Toronto on August 8 and 15 Wang Yi-hsiang’s “瞳孔無戰事” will run from August 6 to August 8 Chou Kuan-jou’s “在場(Free Touch)” will be performed on August 13 and 14 Companies mentioned:多倫多夏日藝術節、文化部、台北文化中心、紐文中心、台北藝穗節
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Kaohsiung holds aerospace certification training to help businesses align with new international standards in 2027 Published 2026-08-06 14:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Kaohsiung Economic Development Bureau joined forces with the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre and PRI to hold aerospace certification training, helping businesses align with new international standards in 2027.
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The training attracted 19 participants Completed 28 hours of training About 75% of processing and manufacturing is handled by Kaohsiung companies Taiwan’s aerospace industry has an annual output value of about NT$161.2 billion Kaohsiung accounts for about NT$48.3 billion More than 192 participant attendances so far Helped 90 businesses obtain relevant certifications The number of participating companies rose to 12 this year Companies mentioned:高雄市經濟發展局、金屬工業研究發展中心、PRI、漢翔航空
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Herds of sambar deer roam Changhua’s Taifeng community at night, nearly knocking scooter riders off their bikes Published 2026-08-06 14:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A herd of sambar deer collided with a scooter in Changhua City’s Taifeng community, prompting residents to raise concerns about wildlife sightings.
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3D-printed teddy bear used to smuggle drugs; Kaohsiung police bust drug smuggling case Published 2026-08-06 14:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 1 kilogram of ketamine 1,054 grams of the Category 3 drug ketamine NT$150,000 payment Original
Camellia oil problems found at 6 oil mills; FDA to launch guidance measures Published 2026-08-06 14:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Benzo[a]pyrene detected at 6.3 ppb A total of 6 tea seed oil mills across Taiwan have been implicated 98 kilograms remaining at the plant Companies mentioned:鑫隆發實業股份有限公司、聯廣國際企業有限公司、中寮鄉農會、連淨、源春、農七十、德昌、源發、中聯油品
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Original 政院提修災防法 海嘯堰塞湖列法定天然災害由中央主管 Published 2026-08-06 14:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Tsunami and barrier lake disasters Companies mentioned:行政院、內政部、農業部
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Urban resilience air-raid drill to take place in northern Taiwan on 8/13; Taipei police urge public to save shelter locations in advance Published 2026-08-06 14:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the 13th A 30-minute drill will be held in each location on the day of the exercise Violators may be fined between NT$30,000 and NT$150,000 under the Civil Defense Act Companies mentioned:台北市警察局、北市警局、中央社
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東元’s joint modules enter the quadruped robot market; company partners to develop humanoid robots Published 2026-08-06 14:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned:東元、科技公司、系統廠商
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Environment Ministry: Next climate adaptation plan to focus on high temperatures and heavy rainfall Published 2026-08-06 14:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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環境部 collected NT$4.97 billion in carbon fees this year Community climate adaptation budgets in the six special municipalities generally remain below 1% Companies mentioned:環境部、綠色和平基金會
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Han Kuang exercise: Cho Jung-tai says training will be realistic and emphasize commanders’ decision-making in changing situations Published 2026-08-06 14:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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10 days and 9 nights of continuous live-force exercises A 30-minute mobile network slowdown drill Companies mentioned:行政院、國軍、國防部
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115年 national defense legal officer exam begins 12/19; 15 positions available Published 2026-08-06 14:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Examination Yuan approved the 115年 national defense legal officer examination plan, with 15 positions expected to be filled. The exam will be held from late 115年 to early 116年 to strengthen legal expertise in the armed forces.
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Sokhiev leads 維也納愛樂 back to Taipei National Concert Hall in October Published 2026-08-06 13:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Vienna Philharmonic, led by conductor Semyon Bychkov, will perform at the Taipei National Concert Hall in October. The program will include a performance with Lang Lang and masterpieces by Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
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AI profit concerns resurface; Asian stocks mostly lower in early trading, with technology shares leading declines Published 2026-08-06 13:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Surged nearly 18% Rebounded strongly by more than 25% Plunged more than 5% Plunged more than 10% Fell 7% Fell 6% Fell 1.6% Fell 2.0% Rose 0.2% Fell 4.5% Rose 0.7% Rose 0.5% Rose 0.1% Companies mentioned:SK海力士、三星电子、晟碟、威騰電子、鎧俠、東京威力科創、軟銀集團
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Army Logistics Support Command's Second Branch carries out supply replenishment, requisitioning civilian vehicles for onboard storage and distribution Published 2026-08-06 13:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Requisitioned 6 civilian wing-body trucks Supplies provided based on the mechanized cavalry company’s needs for 30 days The military will conduct the Han Kuang No. 42 live-fire exercise for 10 consecutive days and 9 nights, from the 5th to the 14th Companies mentioned:陸軍第二地區支援指揮部、花防部裝騎連
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Children Are Us launches Mid-Autumn charity gift boxes to support employment for people with disabilities and care for students in remote areas Published 2026-08-06 13:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Aims to raise 4萬5762 gift boxes Has distributed a total of 55萬 gift boxes Supporting 1183 schools Companies mentioned:喜憨兒基金會、幾米
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South Korean police search football association offices in probe into World Cup coach appointment Published 2026-08-06 13:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Hong Myung-bo's salary is as high as 38億韓元 Companies mentioned:韓國足球協會、Tottenham Hotspur、拜仁慕尼黑、Paris Saint-Germain
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民眾黨 Taoyuan team's transportation platform calls for earmarking traffic fines exclusively for transport improvements Published 2026-08-06 13:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About NT$20億元 in traffic violation fine revenue allocated to the city government Taoyuan's traffic fine revenue reached NT$29.4億元 in 2025 Last year, 1275 children aged 0 to 12 were killed or injured in traffic incidents in Taoyuan City Taoyuan currently has only 685 YouBike stations Proposes adding 600 stations over 4 years A shortage of 145 bus drivers Companies mentioned:民眾黨、YouBike
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Lin Shih-chia: Taiwan should strengthen contract manufacturing in regenerative medicine and compete for global orders Published 2026-08-06 13:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 30 iPSC-derived therapies have entered clinical trials Companies mentioned:台灣醫界聯盟基金會、生物技術開發中心、富士軟片、FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics、Cellular Dynamics
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Li Hao-yu strikes out as Tigers lose to Mariners, ending 4-game winning streak Published 2026-08-06 13:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Tigers ultimately lost 2-4 to the 西雅圖水手隊 Ending a 4-game winning streak Postgame batting average: 2成66 Julio Rodriguez's 3-run homer in the bottom of the 6th determined the outcome Dillon Dingler hit a 2-run homer to cut the deficit Colt Emerson's solo homer extended the Mariners' lead again Bryan Woo delivered 7 scoreless innings He also struck out 5 Issued 1 walk. Earned his 8th win of the season Companies mentioned:MLB、底特律老虎隊、西雅圖水手隊
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Lee Sichuan and Su Chiao-hui attend a ceremony together at Xinzhuang Wusheng Temple, both pledging to promote temple-street culture Published 2026-08-06 13:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Xinzhuang Wusheng Temple has a history of 266 years Companies mentioned:國民黨、民進黨、國家電影及視聽文化中心
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Cho Jung-tai: Preserve and develop Taiwan's cultural environment, and continue seeking budget funding Published 2026-08-06 13:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Over the past 5 years, support has gone to the production of a total of 607 film and television works. Investment plans exceeded NT$40億元 The “國發基金加強投資文創產業” program also drew up to NT$184.04億元 in private investment There were 123 international co-productions over the past 5 years. Companies mentioned:文化部、行政院、公視、國發基金
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Interior Ministry's singles mixer opens for registration on 8/7; first couple to marry wins 1-carat diamond rings Published 2026-08-06 13:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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1-carat diamond couple's rings 400 people registered 74 couples were successfully matched NT$1440 Companies mentioned:内政部
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Chili powder containing Sudan Red was still sold; company owner argued “eating it has no effect” and was sentenced Published 2026-08-06 13:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Imported 1萬4000 kilograms of chili powder from mainland China Lin was sentenced to 6 months in prison Also fined NT$30萬元 Companies mentioned:朝天椒辣椒粉、林男之母名義所開的另一家食品公司
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Wang Hui-chun named a founding member of the FEBS研究學院, with her research recognized Published 2026-08-06 13:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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One of 96 founding members appointed worldwide Including 27 Nobel laureates 歐洲生化學會聯盟 (FEBS) was founded in 1964 Companies mentioned:歐洲生化學會聯盟、FEBS、FEBS研究學院、中央研究院、美國伊利諾大學香檳分校、麻省理工學院、美國科學促進協會、世界科學院、亞太生化暨分子生物學家聯盟
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Kaohsiung and Mutsu, Aomori, Japan sign an MOU; 高雄高工 establishes another sister-school partnership Published 2026-08-06 13:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The two sides have maintained ties for more than 30 years All 9 junior high schools in Mutsu have also established sister-school ties with Yang Ming Junior High School Companies mentioned:高雄高工、陸奧工業高校、福誠高中、青森縣立田名部高校
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Hit by typhoons and a stock market crash, the July Housing Exhibition outlook index has flashed a yellow-blue light for 15 consecutive months Published 2026-08-06 13:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The score edged up to 35.5 Presale project volume was also only NT$200多億元 higher than in June Down 3成 year on year Housing Exhibition statistics show more than 400 newly launched units 瓏山林建設's project in New Taipei City's Sanchong District contributed more than 200 units, providing the biggest boost An increase of more than 300 units from June The weekly average number of prospective buyers visiting was fewer than 10 groups Fewer than 1 group made a purchase The number of unsold projects rose to 1600 Negotiation rates remained below 1成 Companies mentioned:住展雜誌、瓏山林建設
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Russia's “Black Widows” set up soldiers in marriage scams to claim death benefits Published 2026-08-06 13:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fraud scheme known as “black widows” is rampant in Russia, in which women marry men sent to the battlefield and fraudulently claim compensation after they are killed in action. The government is under pressure to take action.
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Reports that Chinese policyholders must pay tax on returns from Hong Kong insurance policies send Hong Kong insurance stocks tumbling Published 2026-08-06 13:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 友邦(AIA)股價重挫8.74%暫收港幣70.95元 Original 保誠(PRU)大跌5.8%暫收107.1元 富衛集團 fell 4.95%, last trading at 29.92 yuan Original 宏利(Manulife)也下跌2.51%暫收341.6元 Tax rates in some cases reached 20% Companies mentioned:友邦、AIA、保誠、PRU、富衛集團、宏利、Manulife
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Claims that leftover food would be provided to disadvantaged groups spark controversy; Taipei education department says no such plan Published 2026-08-06 13:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei's education chief suggested providing leftover school lunches to disadvantaged groups, sparking controversy. Mayor Chiang Wan-an immediately denied the idea, and the education department clarified that there was no such plan, stressing that kitchen waste would not be given to disadvantaged groups.
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Construction tender announced for National Children's Future Museum; Hou Yu-ih calls it an important New Taipei City landmark Published 2026-08-06 13:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Construction of the National Children's Future Museum in New Taipei City was put out to tender for NT$9.54 billion. Mayor Hou You-yi called it progress despite an 8-year delay and stressed that cooperation between central and local governments would make it a landmark for New Taipei City.
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Original 記憶體飆漲 華為余承東:所有手機可能大規模漲價 Published 2026-08-06 13:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Prices for all models to rise by 300 yuan About NT$1440 Prices after adjustment start at 2999 yuan Original 小米17系列每台上調300元 Original 小米17系列每台上調...500元 Price increases generally stand at 300 yuan Price increases generally stand at ...1000 yuan Companies mentioned:華為、小米、OPPO、一加、vivo
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Original 漢光演習國軍馳援綠島蘭嶼 驗證離島防衛能力 Published 2026-08-06 13:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 100 service members Companies mentioned:國軍、第二作戰區
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Malaysia sends task force to Indonesia to investigate pilot's cross-border drug-smuggling network Published 2026-08-06 13:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 70,000 ecstasy pills Weighing about 25 kilograms The 39-year-old pilot Companies mentioned:馬來西亞航空公司(Malaysia Airlines)
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Railway crossing deficiencies: 台鐵 says it will roll out upgrade projects to install surveillance cameras and emergency buttons Published 2026-08-06 13:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 1143 cases of illegal railway crossing violations were reported over the past 3 years 台鐵 reported only 85 cases itself Original 全台鐵路平交道共43處未設置錄影監視設備 A total of 34 railway crossings across Taiwan lack emergency buttons Companies mentioned:台鐵、審計部、交通部
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Kumamoto earthquake-hit areas rush to prepare for typhoon; levee repairs accelerated and medical ship services suspended Published 2026-08-06 13:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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This year's 13th typhoon, “Dolphin” A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28 Seismic intensity of 6 upper was observed in Yatsushiro City Repairs covering a 250-meter construction zone Last week's earthquake damaged 253 medical institutions in Kumamoto Prefecture A 29-year-old man in Yatsushiro City Companies mentioned:讀賣新聞、日本氣象廳、日本國土交通省、防衛省、白鷗2號
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Public hearing on Legislative Yuan consent vote for Control Yuan personnel appointments; scholars focus on whether the Control Yuan should be abolished Published 2026-08-06 13:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Of the 27 nominees 15 are aged 65 or older 5 are even aged 70 or older 13 have backgrounds in social welfare or law Companies mentioned:台灣人權促進會、台灣基督長老教會玉山神學院
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Original 台股開低震盪 股王股后撐盤盤中再現「雙萬金」 Published 2026-08-06 13:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Lows near 44,024 points 台積電 falls NT$35 to NT$2370 There are 48 stocks priced above NT$1,000 The weighted index falls 190.6 points The weighted index falls 190.6 points to 44421 Trading value totals NT$723.097 billion A decline of 1.46% 台達電 and 鴻海 jump about 2% 南電 jumps more than 3% 臻鼎-KY falls more than 1% 台光電 rises more than 1% Companies mentioned:台積電、台達電、鴻海、信驊、川湖、聯電、國巨、聯發科、南電、景碩、欣興、臻鼎-KY、台光電、華邦電、旺宏、南亞科、奇鋐、雙鴻、智邦、聯鈞、大立光、聯亞、旭隼
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Taiwanese team independently sets sail for the Arctic for the first time to study extreme climate and ocean circulation Published 2026-08-06 13:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 12-day trip to waters west of the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Deploys 11 sets of automated weather observation systems Companies mentioned:中央大學、清華大學
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Woman's concussion scan shows no problems, but she often feels dizzy; symptoms improve with traditional Chinese medicine treatment Published 2026-08-06 13:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Strait of Hormuz may reopen to shipping; gold posts 4 straight gains to reach a 7-week high Published 2026-08-06 13:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Spot gold rises 1% to $4285.84 per ounce If gold prices can continue to break above the 200-day moving average, they may advance further toward $5000 per ounce Spot silver rises 0.1% to $62.16 per ounce Platinum rises 1.7% to $1764.10 Palladium rises 1.1% to $1377.83 per ounce Companies mentioned:IG集團、路透社、諾巴金業集團
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Presidential Office: President and team conduct the Wan Jun drill to assess the command system's response Published 2026-08-06 13:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Conducts a 10-day, 9-night exercise Companies mentioned:中央社、總統府、雲豹八輪甲車、UH-60M黑鷹直升機
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華郵: Trump furious after learning ammunition was running out without being told; lashes out at Hegseth Published 2026-08-06 13:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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美軍 had fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles More than 1000 Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missiles 美軍 also used more than 1300 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) in the first few weeks of the war 美方 has used up more than 25% of its total THAAD interceptor stockpile Companies mentioned:華郵、白宮、大衛營、美軍、以色列、烏克蘭、俄國、美方
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Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican chili peppers sickens 345 people in 27 U.S. states Published 2026-08-06 13:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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27 states across the U.S. 345 people infected 36 hospitalized Between June 19 and July 20 Companies mentioned:Chipotle、QDOBA、Coast Citrus Distributors
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Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercise: drone reconnaissance and combat-readiness training in Changhua Published 2026-08-06 13:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Fifth Operations Zone conducted the Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercise in Changhua County, carrying out requisitioning of supplies for the Ziqiang exercise and combat-readiness training.
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The Armed Forces' Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercise enters its second day The Fifth Operations Zone conducts the Ziqiang exercise and combat-readiness training in Changhua County The Ziqiang exercise includes wartime requisitioning and procurement of operational supplies Combat-readiness training includes drone operation and confined-space combat Original
The New Taiwan dollar rises 6.6 cents at midday, provisionally closing at 32.249 Published 2026-08-06 13:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Provisionally closes at 32.249 Rises 6.6 cents Trading volume of US$1.372 billion Opens at 32.29 High of 32.20 Low of 32.29 Companies mentioned:中央社
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Secretary at New Taipei councilor's service office threatened with a knife; suspect found to be wanted Published 2026-08-06 13:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A man surnamed Liu, in his 30s, is suspected of involvement Companies mentioned:新北市警察局海山分局、新北地檢署、南投地檢署、民進黨
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81st anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing: calls to abolish nuclear weapons and prevent a repeat of tragedy amid rising tensions Published 2026-08-06 12:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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This year's ceremony drew participants from 121 countries and regions Matsui and representatives of bereaved families will read the names of 4393 atomic bombing victims whose deaths were newly confirmed over the past year The total number of atomic bombing victims listed has reached 353,639 A total of 91,105 people nationwide hold atomic bomb survivor health certificates The average age has reached 86.66 Companies mentioned:讀賣新聞、每日新聞、歐盟(EU)、聯合國
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Han Kuang 42 exercise blocks roads near Xiaogang Airport; more than 30 reservists take part Published 2026-08-06 12:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned:国军、第四作战区、工兵部队
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法鼓山 to present Caring for Life Awards and hold forum on 9/13, hoping to restore a sense of stability Published 2026-08-06 12:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The “2026法鼓山 Caring for Life Awards Ceremony and Forum” will be held on September 13 Companies mentioned:法鼓山、法鼓山人文社會基金會、財團法人肝病防治學術基金會、衛福部、中油
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Chinese national emblem appears in Taichung public housing notice; city government apologizes and removes it Published 2026-08-06 12:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A Consumer Protection Act information notice posted inside an elevator at Taichung Park social housing Original 台中市政府住宅發展工程處政風室宣導 This image was generated by Gemini Companies mentioned:台中市政府、Gemini
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Original 綠色和平評估氣候衝擊 台南淹水與高溫考驗最劇 Published 2026-08-06 12:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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At least 10% of local adaptation budgets Taipei City recorded 86 high-temperature days over the past 10 years Annual average rainfall intensity on rainy days under a 2-degree Celsius warming scenario Increase in the annual average number of high-temperature days under a 2-degree warming scenario Companies mentioned:綠色和平、聯合國氣候變遷小組(IPCC)
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Recruiting a thousand poll watchers; Shen Po-yang hopes people will join efforts to safeguard democracy Published 2026-08-06 12:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Recruiting a thousand poll watchers Companies mentioned:民進黨、中央社
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Rise of low-cost AI brings Chinese internet giants back into investors' favor Published 2026-08-06 12:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Rises more than 20% Falls about 10% Companies mentioned:KraneShares、蓮華資產管理、阿里巴巴、騰訊、DeepSeek、月之暗面、美團、京東
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Financial dispute involving a Cosplay agency leads to 4 people being abducted in a vehicle; 2 suspects indicted Published 2026-08-06 12:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A group of 4 Afternoon of June 13 3 female models Companies mentioned:Cosplay
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Original BNT疫苗採購詐騙慈濟案 調查局:查扣財產逾10億元 Published 2026-08-06 12:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 查扣財產總值已逾10億元 Paid NT$1,061,981,295 NT$93,081,100 in cash 158 kilograms and 800.125 grams of gold (market value: NT$659,179,319) Companies mentioned:慈濟基金會、上海復星公司、鴻海公司、台積電公司、鈺達企業管理顧問公司
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Lawyer accused of claiming access to BNT vaccines to defraud Tzu Chi of 1 billion yuan; former Changhua Bar Association chairman indicted Published 2026-08-06 12:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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In a case involving fraudulently obtaining fees for a vaccine procurement mandate, prosecutors in central Taiwan seized criminal proceeds worth more than NT$1 billion after an investigation Procure 5 million doses of BNT vaccine Pay US$30 million in mandate fees About NT$1.06 billion Withdrew a total of about NT$520 million in cash in installments Evaded about NT$53.74 million in business tax, corporate income tax and additional tax on undistributed earnings Used about NT$410 million of the cash to buy a large quantity of gold weighing about 232 kilograms Sought confiscation of criminal proceeds totaling more than NT$1,115,720,000 from the defendants About NT$93.08 million in cash was seized About 158.8 kilograms of gold Estimated to be worth about NT$680 million at market prices when seized Companies mentioned:慈濟基金會、鈺達企業管理顧問公司
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Investigation into female police officer leaking personal data uncovers Chinese espionage case; former Yunlin County magistrate's secretary and others indicted Published 2026-08-06 12:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Paid NT$2,000 in bribes Bought 2 files with 5,000 Tether tokens More than 28.12 million personal records More than 23.57 million personal records More than 16 million personal records of citizens 78 victims Companies mentioned:輝達、Threads、中國共產黨中央委員會宣傳部
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Additional funding for teacher-training teaching practice research; grants of up to NT$320,000 per project Published 2026-08-06 12:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Maximum grant per project raised from NT$200,000 to NT$320,000 The second category, “Academic Paper Awards,” offers prizes of up to NT$50,000 Total grants and awards amount to NT$6.83 million A total of 71 applications were submitted for fiscal year 115 30 projects approved for funding Original 通過率達4成 Companies mentioned:教育部、台灣師範大學
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Bomb-carrying drone breaches German airport; Germany launches counterterrorism investigation, treating it as a new type of threat Published 2026-08-06 12:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 200 kilometers away Companies mentioned:Antonov
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Drone carrying explosives spotted at German airport; police launch counterterrorism investigation Published 2026-08-06 12:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A drone carrying explosives Companies mentioned:DHL
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15 Trump-class warships to cost nearly $9 trillion, the most expensive fleet in U.S. history Published 2026-08-06 12:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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15 ships US$275 billion US$23.4 billion US$18 billion US$13.3 billion Companies mentioned:アメリカ海軍、アメリカ国会予算処、福特號、愛阿華級
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Hanguang Exercise defenses at Taipei Port; reservists mobilize cargo ship and fishing boats to block channel Published 2026-08-06 12:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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1 800-ton cargo ship 16 fishing boats 150 two-ton concrete blocks 80 bulk bags 28 shipping containers Companies mentioned:中央社
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Airport MRT to impose restrictions during air-defense exercise on 8/13; passengers urged to arrive early Published 2026-08-06 12:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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“2026 Urban Resilience (Air Defense) Exercise” The Ministry of National Defense will conduct the exercise from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the 13th 30 minutes before the exercise Customer service hotline: (03) 286-8789 Companies mentioned:桃捷公司、桃園大眾捷運公司
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School affairs meeting regulations sent back; civic groups call for third-party case-diversion mechanism Published 2026-08-06 12:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Legislative Yuan sent back the school affairs meeting regulations on July 27 教育部 revised the school affairs meeting regulations in January this year Companies mentioned:人本基金會、教育部、人本教育基金會、國教行動聯盟、不會教小孩行動聯盟、台灣青年民主協會、EdYouth台灣一滴優教育協會、全國教師工會總聯合會(全教總)
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Spending by residents and visitors declines, putting pressure on Hong Kong's consumer market Published 2026-08-06 12:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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In 2025, local residents' domestic spending totaled HK$198.9 billion In 2025, local residents' domestic spending totaled HK$198.9 billion (about NT$815.5 billion) Down slightly by 1% from 2018 Hong Kong residents' spending abroad surged 10% Spending by visitors to Hong Kong plunged 44% in 2025 Just under 50 million visits 23% below the 2018 peak Local retail sales totaled HK$31.5 billion last month Up 4.6% from the same period last year Restaurant receipts totaled HK$27.2 billion in the second quarter of this year Up slightly by 0.4% Original
Writer 王聰威 uses words to create a shared lover, where technology meets loneliness Published 2026-08-06 12:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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王聰威 began writing “Shared Lover” in late 2019 This section ran too long; “I probably cut a few thousand words” Companies mentioned:王聰威、張愛玲、范銘如、中央社
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Typhoon Dolphin's outer circulation to affect the area; Guishan Island to close for 4 days starting on the 6th Published 2026-08-06 12:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned:交通部觀光署、東北角及宜蘭海岸國家風景區管理處
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Original NBA湖人奪冠班底重聚 費城76人簽下卡德威-波普 Published 2026-08-06 12:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Averaged 21.3 minutes per game Averaged 8.4 points per game Field-goal percentage: 41.0% 2.7 assists 2.5 rebounds Scored a season-high 20 points in a game Three-point shooting percentage of at least 38.3% Three-point shooting percentage of 42.3% Averaged 9.7 points per game Three-point shooting percentage: 35.8% Pulled down 2.8 rebounds 1.7 assists 1.2 steals Averaged 32.4 minutes per game Averaged 10.4 points per game 3.1 rebounds Companies mentioned:NBA、湖人、費城76人、曼菲斯灰熊、丹佛金塊、底特律活塞、華盛頓巫師、奧蘭多魔術、喬治亞大學
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Both hit leadoff homers in multi-hit games; Ohtani and Armstrong vie for NL MVP Published 2026-08-06 12:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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26 home runs this season 28 stolen bases 69 RBIs 11th leadoff home run of the season 35th of his career 4th leadoff home run of his career 24th of his career Drove in 4 runs today Ohtani also drove in 3 runs for the Dodgers Went 8-2 in 14 starts 1.79 ERA Original 打擊率0.288 13 at-bats 6 hits 5 RBIs Companies mentioned:洛杉矶道奇、芝加哥小熊、美联社
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Report: U.S. plans to ban new Chinese optical modules; analysts say U.S.-China decoupling will be difficult Published 2026-08-06 12:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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中際旭創 plunged 7.27% at the close 新易盛 also tumbled 5.29% 中際旭創 holds a leading 27% share of the global data center transceiver module market It rose further to 61.7% in the first quarter of 2026 Companies mentioned:中際旭創、新易盛、高意、朗美通、谷歌、輝達、Meta、Amazon、光迅科技、華工正源、海信寬帶、索爾思光電
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Original 伊朗總統:目前難與最高領袖穆吉塔巴聯繫 Published 2026-08-06 12:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Injured in the same airstrike Companies mentioned:伊朗、美國、以色列、中央社、法新社
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Typhoon White Dolphin to hit Okinawa, disrupting flights; Japan Meteorological Agency: Gales could topple some homes Published 2026-08-06 12:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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At least 612 flights arriving at or departing from Okinawa Prefecture were canceled More than 90,000 people are expected to be affected Original 樂桃航空也取消明天52個航班 At least 92 ferry services, mainly on routes to and from Okinawa's outlying islands, will be canceled By the afternoon of the 5th, 22 households, totaling 23 people, in Kitadaito Village had taken shelter at evacuation centers Located about 220 kilometers east of Minamidaito Island Original 中心氣壓950百帕 Maximum wind speed near the center: 4 per second Companies mentioned:日本航空、全日空、日本空之子航空、樂桃航空、天馬航空、沖繩旅客船協會
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Typhoon White Dolphin approaches; Chiang Wan-an: Prepare for the worst and defend against the enemy strictly Published 2026-08-06 12:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Accompanied by gusts of 7 to 9 on the Beaufort scale Torrential or heavy rain is possible on the 8th and 9th Companies mentioned:台北市政府、中央氣象署、北捷遊憩公司、觀傳局
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Fan Man-nung and Yeh Lu-na have persevered for 12 years; the Piano Project began with a commitment to education Published 2026-08-06 11:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Now in its 8th edition A total of 46 people Companies mentioned:新象藝術、力晶文化基金會
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NEO unveils new AI memory technology; Stan Shih: It brings new possibilities for semiconductors Published 2026-08-06 11:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
NEO Semiconductor unveiled its X-SRAM memory technology at FMS 2026, greatly increasing the built-in capacity of AI chips while reducing power consumption.
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Up to 5 times the memory density Built-in memory capacity in AI chips, currently about 200 to 400 MB Increased to 1 to 2 GB Reduces power consumption for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) access by about 50% to 80% Companies mentioned:NEO Semiconductor、宏碁集團、智榮基金會
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Lee Yi-yang attends Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony, calls for a world without nuclear weapons Published 2026-08-06 11:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's representative to Japan, Lee Yi-yang, led a delegation to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony marking the atomic bombing and called for a world without nuclear weapons. He warned that China's nuclear buildup threatens peace in the Indo-Pacific and urged democracies to unite to uphold the international order.
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140,000 deaths 410 warheads 610 warheads 2,000 missiles 2035 Companies mentioned:瑞典斯德哥爾摩國際和平研究所、美國科學家聯合會、日本笹川和平基金會
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Original 因應颱風白海豚 航港局啟動近岸12浬船舶淨空 Published 2026-08-06 11:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Original 航港局啟動近岸12浬颱風避風管制,要求船舶及早離岸。
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Original 中心氣壓945百帕 The center was 1,360 kilometers east of Taipei Moving at 20 kilometers per hour Maximum sustained winds near the center reach 43 meters per second Original 7級風暴風半徑320公里 Force 10 winds extend 150 kilometers from the storm's center A warning zone in coastal waters within 12 nautical miles Companies mentioned:航港局、中央氣象署、海洋委員會海巡署
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Original 分析:劃分航道解封荷莫茲 伊朗變相取得海峽控制 Published 2026-08-06 11:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned:伊朗、阿曼、美國、以色列、卡達、大西洋理事會、紐約時報、華爾街日報、路透社
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Chinese-made Zbtlink routers contain a backdoor; 100,000 units worldwide may be affected Published 2026-08-06 11:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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At least 100,000 such routers have been deployed worldwide Every 35 seconds, the backdoor automatically communicates with a specific IP address and a domain registered in China Companies mentioned:Zbtlink、Wiflyer、智博通電子、VulnCheck、TP-Link、美國聯邦傳播委員會
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Meta AI model accessed other companies' systems during testing, raising cybersecurity concerns Published 2026-08-06 11:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned:Meta、Anthropic、OpenAI、Google、Irregular、Hugging Face
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