Stock up on everything from fresh foods to prepared meals! Costco comes to the rescue with summer vacation cooking, as parents share easy meal plans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A 好市多 member shared meal-preparation tips to ease the burden of cooking during children’s summer vacation. The ability to buy everything from fresh and frozen ingredients to prepared foods in one place has drawn attention and resonated with many parents.
Store water now! 12 counties and cities across Taiwan face major water cuts on 8/7, leaving some without water for up to 10 hours for cooking or bathing. Check whether your area is affected with one tap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Some areas in 12 counties and cities across Taiwan will have temporary water cuts
Water cuts in different areas will last from 4 to 10 hours
Huang Wei-che meets visiting delegation from Japan's Liberal Democratic Party Youth Division, donates NT$100,000 to aid Kumamoto earthquake recovery and deepen Taiwan-Japan ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che met with a visiting delegation from the youth division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party and donated ¥100,000 to support recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake. He emphasized friendship between Taiwan and Japan and deeper youth exchanges.
Shot dead execution-style during a livestream! Mexican influencer Gastelum killed on the street; posts made before her death may have angered local drug lords
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Has more than 500,000 followers on TikTok
24-year-old influencer Gastelum
623 cases in 2024
Cases surged to 1,086 in 2025
Beauty influencer Valeria Márquez, just 23 years old
Qin Lan from 《延禧攻略》 isn't the top star! He takes the crown in the Top 10 supporting actors in Chinese dramas: a combination of looks and acting talent that has won overwhelming popularity over Yang Yang and Wang Churan
SoftBank's first-quarter profit beats expectations, buoyed by returns on Intel investment and Vision Fund growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SoftBank posted net profit of ¥347.33 billion in the first quarter of 2025, far exceeding market expectations. The result was driven by successful investment in インテル shares and growth at the Vision Fund, underscoring the gains from its AI strategy.
WinWay's July revenue reaches NT$1.6 billion, up 155% year over year and setting a record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
WinWay's July revenue reached NT$1.6 billion, up 155.57% year over year and setting a record. Driven by demand for advanced AI testing, the company continues to expand capacity to meet testing needs for oversized packages and high-power chips.
July CPI rises 2.54% year over year, breaching the inflation warning threshold for 3 straight months; rents and dining out are the most noticeable increases
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan’s CPI rose 2.54% year on year in July, exceeding the 2% inflation alert threshold for 3 consecutive months. Higher agricultural prices due to typhoons, along with rising restaurant prices and rents, contributed to the increase. Price pressures remain high.
〈Winbond earnings call〉Q2 profit hits a record, with EPS of NT$5.4; memory gross margin tops 70%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
華邦電 posted record second-quarter profit, with earnings per share of NT$5.4, mainly benefiting from rising memory prices and full capacity utilization. The result reflects strong market demand for high-capacity memory, especially in AI servers and communications infrastructure.
Asian tech stocks see sharp volatility, reaching their highest level since the global financial crisis
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Asian technology stocks tumbled as the AI rally lost momentum, with semiconductor shares in South Korea and Taiwan falling sharply. Risky trading by new investors has come under scrutiny, and the government is considering tighter regulations.
材料-KY's July revenue reaches NT$1.059 billion, setting another high for the year, up 32.05% year over year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
材料-KY posted revenue of NT$1.059 billion in July 2026, its highest monthly total this year, up 32.05% year over year. The company is expanding into the new tobacco and eco-friendly materials markets, reflecting the industry's upgrading trend.
士電 posted after-tax net profit of NT$2.625 billion and EPS of NT$5.04 in the first half of this year, both record highs. Overseas sales are forecast to rise 30% year on year as demand for AIDC increases, supporting continued strong performance.
〈Winbond earnings call〉Customers want to negotiate capacity through 2030; Module B expansion plan launched
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
華邦電 has announced plans to expand its new Module B plant in Kaohsiung. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with mass production expected to start at the end of 2029. The expansion will meet long-term customer demand and advance the transition to 14–12nm process technology.
Revenue Flash: Kaohsiung Bank (2836) posts July revenue of NT$575 million, up 30.29% year on year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Kaohsiung Bank (2836) posted revenue of NT$575 million in July 2026, up 30.29% year on year, marking a strong performance. The increase reflects robust expansion in its financial business and a competitive advantage among regional banks.
Winbond investor conference: Memory prices and volumes to continue rising in Q3; operating margin targets above 50%, with supply potentially even tighter next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
At its investor conference, Winbond forecast further memory price increases in the third quarter and set a target of an operating margin above 50%. Strong AI demand is driving tight supply, which could worsen in 2027. This is an important indicator for the semiconductor industry.
Urgent support: Hong Pu to resume buying back treasury shares from tomorrow at prices below NT$29.25 per share, for 16,000 lots
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
宏普建設 marked its 30th anniversary as a listed company and bought back treasury shares. After repurchasing 6,000 shares, it bought back a further 16,000, aiming to maintain corporate credibility and protect shareholder interests. Performance in the first half of 2026 was strong, and further projects are planned.
Taiwanese electronics contract manufacturer 緯創 twice postponed a cash dividend equivalent to ¥17.5 billion. The Financial Supervisory Commission has ordered an investigation, and the company could lose its authorization to handle its own share-related affairs in the worst-case scenario.
Your thinking cannot remain at the starting point: Largan, 世芯, AAEON, Winbond, Yageo, Innolux
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks are trading in a volatile consolidation pattern, with AI and semiconductors in the market spotlight. Analysts advise investors to focus on growth stocks and strictly manage risk.
Taiwan’s stock market is undergoing a correction amid shrinking trading volume to around ¥940 billion, but AI-related cooling and ASIC sectors have posted record sales. The trend is seen not as a shift to a bearish market, but as position adjustments that could pave the way for the next upswing.
統一企業 posted its highest quarterly net profit in 34 quarters in the second quarter of 2026. First-half net profit rose 36.37% to ¥14.55 billion, with its diversification strategy and supply chain flexibility driving growth.
Far EasTone investor conference: Growth engines start up in tandem; first-half EPS of NT$2.14 sets a record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Far EasTone held an investor conference today and reported first-half after-tax net profit of NT$7.718 billion and EPS of NT$2.14, both records. The results were driven by 5G subscriber upgrades, growth in personal digital services and strong momentum in enterprise smart ICT, exceeding its forecast across the board.
【High-volume, sharply rising stocks roundup】Key stock-picking insights as Taiwan’s market enters August
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks entered a key stock-picking period in August. The weighted index fluctuated lower, while AI-related stocks performed strongly and foreign investors continued to buy back shares, keeping market liquidity ample. Large-cap stocks such as 台积电 and 联发科 took turns leading, while small- and mid-cap AI stocks attracted attention, reflecting healthy sector rotation.
Buffett issues rare warning about stock market euphoria; historical data have already signaled what comes next
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Warren Buffett warned of excessive speculation in the stock market. The Buffett Indicator has reached 232%, a historically high level that calls for investor caution.
AI-driven network infrastructure upgrades benefit Sercomm; July revenue of NT$7.98 billion rises month on month and year on year to a monthly record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwanese network equipment maker 中磊 posted July revenue of NT$7.98 billion, up both month on month and year on year and a record for a single month, amid growing network demand driven by AI. The result points to rising infrastructure demand that could spread across the industry.
Jiu Shun revenue stabilizes, topping NT$200 million for 4 consecutive months; high-margin projects to be booked in the second half
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Jiu Shun qualified for margin trading. Its July 2026 revenue reached NT$220 million, up 58.24% year on year. Several high-margin projects will be booked in the second half, supporting steady operating momentum and continued expansion in Taiwan’s construction market.
New member of the ten-thousand-dollar stocks: Jarllytec earns NT$7.09 billion in Q2, up more than 1 time quarter on quarter, setting a record; EPS NT$74.38
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Server rail maker 川湖 posted record second-quarter net profit of NT$7.09 billion, up 103.3% from the previous quarter. Its share price also reached NT$10,100, making it the third Taiwan-listed stock to top NT$10,000, as AI-related demand continues to grow.
TECO enters the green power trading market, signing a CPPA with a semiconductor manufacturer for more than 30MW of transferred capacity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
東元 signed a CPPA with a semiconductor maker to supply more than 30MW of green electricity over the long term. The agreement marks an important step toward realizing its energy integration services strategy.
JPMorgan: Pullback in Asian technology stocks does not mean the AI investment cycle is over
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
JPMorgan said that although Asian technology stocks have fallen 25-30%, the AI investment cycle is not over. Industry fundamentals remain solid, and equipment and advanced packaging will continue to benefit, while power supply could become a new bottleneck.
〈Mainland stocks after the close〉Shenzhen stocks trade in a narrow range near lows; the 3 major indexes are mixed.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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The Shanghai Composite Index closed up 0.57% on the 6th at 3,900.35.
The Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.24% to 14,110.12.
The ChiNext Index fell 0.55% to 3,515.56.
Original滬深兩市成交總額為人民幣 2.5288 兆元
Original較前一交易日減少 1,308 億元
The financing balances for electronics and communications fell 23%/26%, respectively, from their peaks.
Stocks that had fallen sharply earlier and undergone more thorough position-clearing may have an advantage early in a rebound. However, this effect is mainly concentrated in the 5 to 10 trading days after the market low.
To address climate change, water-management efforts need budgetary backing to sustain systematic flood-control work.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 經濟部水利署
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4-year, 100 billion climate change response plan for comprehensive improvement of county- and city-administered rivers and drainage systems.
The treatment rate for county- and city-administered rivers and regional drainage systems has been raised from 19% to 45%.
The rain gauge in Meinong District, Kaohsiung, recorded maximum accumulated rainfall of 268mm in 3 hours.
The rain gauge in Zhutian Township recorded maximum accumulated rainfall of 752mm in 24 hours.
The 101年0610 torrential rain in Pingtung County (274mm in 24 hours) flooded an area of about 5 hectares near Shuiyuan Road in Changzhi Township.
The 101年0610 torrential rain in Pingtung County (274mm in 24 hours) flooded an area of about 5 hectares near Shuiyuan Road in Changzhi Township for about 2 hours.
The current Typhoon Mikola (587mm in 24 hours) flooded an area of about 1 hectare locally.
The current Typhoon Mikola (587mm in 24 hours) flooded an area of about 1 hectare locally for about 1 hour.
The 經濟部 disaster emergency response team raised its activation level to Level One at 8 a.m. on the 26th. Premier Cho personally inspected operations and encouraged staff to carry out response work effectively
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 經濟部水利署
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A cumulative 487 cases nationwide
Of these, 74 had not yet drained
16 large mobile pumps
Another 5 were aboard vehicles and on standby
Power outages affected 59,724 households
54,693 households have had power restored
Power has not been restored to 5,031 households
Water outages affected 2,440 households
Water service has not been restored to 2440 households
Flood-control budgets are rigorously reviewed based on local needs. The 水利署 will continue working with local governments to accelerate flood mitigation through systematic management
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 經濟部水利署
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4-year, 100 billion climate change response plan for comprehensive improvement of county- and city-administered rivers and drainage systems.
The 經濟部 approved 12.3億元 in funding for Nantou's Wailu Drainage project by the end of August 113, as quickly as possible
The 經濟部 approved 4 emergency projects totaling 5,477萬元 for the 南投縣政府 on May 21, 115