Will there be a typhoon day off tomorrow, 8/8? Strike probability tops 40% in 5 counties and cities; latest path of Typhoon Baihaifen, closure criteria and wind and rain timeline
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Typhoon Baihaifen is approaching Taiwan, with the storm’s strike probability exceeding 40% in 5 northern Taiwan counties and cities. The public is watching to see whether work and classes will be suspended on August 8. Local governments will make the final decision based on weather forecasts and regulations.
Are civil servants’ pensions increasing? Lee Lai-hsi estimates: Monthly pension increases for military personnel, public servants and teachers will be “higher than this figure”!
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Taiwan's Executive Yuan has included an increase in monthly retirement payments for military personnel, public servants and teachers in next fiscal year's budget proposal. 李來希, former chairman of the National Association of Civil Servants, forecast an adjustment of more than 6% due to the legal obligation to link payments to inflation. The fairness of social security policy is also under debate.
Tzu Chi was defrauded of NT$1 billion in vaccine purchase; “Did Chen Shih-chung warn of this early on?” Writer blasts the ingratitude: Don’t forget what Tsai Ing-wen once did
Weather forecast/Typhoon Baihaifen could prompt a sea warning as soon as today! Latest path brings “3 straight days of heavy rain”; impact on Taiwan and weekend forecast revealed
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The mild Typhoon Baihaifen is moving westward, and a sea warning could be issued as soon as the afternoon of the 7th. Northern and central-southern Taiwan face a risk of torrential rain from the 8th to the 10th. Meteorologist Wu Der-rong urged the public to closely follow the latest developments.
Taiwan has a new amusement park! Opening tomorrow, it’s the largest in Taiwan, with “30 attractions to enjoy for free and easy access”; address and highlights at a glance
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The Kaohsiung City Government has converted an old Taiwan Railways factory into the “Kaohsiung Parent-Child Amusement Park,” opening on August 8. It offers more than 30 free attractions, with a focus on accessibility for all ages and staying cool, and is becoming a new landmark in southern Taiwan.
A new trend known as “skin-nourishing whitening” is drawing attention in Japan's skin-whitening and skincare market, and 朵茉麗蔻 has proposed 3 new skin-nourishing trends for summer. Its product lineup aims to meet consumer demand for a healthy, radiant complexion.
Don’t mistake it for a common cold! Flu can worsen within “hours,” doctor warns; summer outbreak should not be overlooked
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Dr. Lee Ping-ying of National Taiwan University Children’s Hospital warns that the flu can worsen rapidly within hours, and that the summer outbreak should not be overlooked. He urges the public to seek medical care early and correctly distinguish the flu from a common cold.
Put pet-care myths aside! Royal Canin reveals 4 common mistakes in caring for young cats and dogs, promoting pet health for International Pet Month
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Royal Canin offers 4 reminders about common mistakes in caring for kittens and puppies. In conjunction with International Pet Month, it is promoting science-based pet care and emphasizing precise nutrition and preventive medicine during the crucial growth period.
KangTai Group deepens its presence in Kaohsiung! Black House opens its 20th location at Dream Mall, joining forces with Lao Kan Bei to create a dual-brand front
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Black House, part of the KangTai Group, opened at Kaohsiung Dream Mall on August 7 for a soft launch, marking its 20th location in Taiwan. It partnered with On the Road to launch a co-branded ice cream, strengthening its presence in southern Taiwan and marking a strategic move.
Watch out for dental problems in pets! Nestlé launches “Purina DENTALIFE Cat Dental Treats,” certified by the authoritative U.S. VOHC, offering a new choice for oral care
Psychiatric nurses are excluded from the nursing-care ratio rules for the 三-shift system and have been described as “orphans.” 中華民國精神衛生護理學會 has denounced the discrimination and called for a review of the system. The issue of fairness is being raised ahead of the legal amendments taking effect in 2027.
[The Journalist] Officials say psychiatry is excluded from three-shift nurse-to-patient ratios due to lack of funding; scholars slam “two systems in one country” as discrimination
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The three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio has been written into law, but psychiatry is excluded. Scholars criticize this as institutional discrimination, while the Ministry of Health and Welfare says it is due to differences in staffing and care models.
This week’s top scoop》Han Kuang causes headaches! Civilian defense minister pressures the military; did 顧立雄 initially ask him to provide protection? A record of 楊珍妮’s bullying—not just an attempt to intimidate 顏慧欣
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A look at the latest developments in Taiwan's political, military and sports arenas, including Defense Minister 顧立雄's military reforms, 楊珍妮's workplace bullying issue, the appointment of a woman as head of the baseball association and 蔣萬安's political activities.
Behind the scenes》The KMT fears something other than the DPP; the tainted-oil case’s impact won’t last until year-end, and the blue camp is more worried about “this”
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With Taiwan's county and city elections in 2026 approaching, the issue of carcinogenic waste oil is giving the opposition a boost in its election campaign. The Kuomintang, however, sees the effect as short-lived and is focusing on shifts in the political landscape immediately before the election.
Go claim your money in August! “1 county or city” is handing out NT$200 red envelopes, 25 major night markets across Taiwan are offering an extra NT$100, and subsidies in 5 counties and cities at a glance
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悠遊卡公司 has launched the “悠遊付迺夜市” campaign, offering up to 35% in rewards on purchases at 25 night markets across Taiwan through Aug. 31. Hualien is promoting “好市券,” allowing customers to exchange 100 yuan for 200 yuan, to speed post-disaster recovery. The campaign aims to support consumers and boost the local economy.
“Wall Street for Tech Workers” guide｜What happened to SpaceX? Q2 revenue grew 92%, but the stock kept falling and was cut in half just over a month after listing!
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Although SpaceX’s Q2 revenue rose 92% year over year, its stock has fallen by half from its peak, wiping out more than US$225 billion in market value. U.S.-Taiwan military cooperation receives validation from The Wall Street Journal; AI boosts potato chip production efficiency; airline fare strategies are complex; and Silicon Valley’s “digital nation” experiment has failed.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、Kellanova、Siemens、American Airlines、American Institute in Taiwan
Commentary: Prosperity built on shifting sands—as “long live the stock market” becomes a national gamble
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The rapid rise in Taiwan’s stock market has raised deep-seated social issues. Young people, squeezed by low wages, are forced to take part in high-risk speculation, while government policies turn distributional problems into questions of participation, masking structural problems in the real economy.
〈Taiwan stocks open〉Heavyweight shares weaken; market turns slightly negative after rising more than 400 points, once again testing quarterly moving-average support
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Taiwan stocks retreated rapidly after surging early in the session, amid rising risks in the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. imposition of tariffs on polysilicon. Major stocks weakened, while trading volume also showed signs of shrinking.
Samsung and SK hynix hold more cash reserves than the Magnificent Seven; shareholders demand a share of the AI windfall
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Samsung and SK hynix are building up huge cash reserves amid AI demand, but their reluctance to return money to shareholders has frustrated investors and weighed on their share prices. This is contributing to a worsening of the Korea discount.
Trump signs birthright citizenship executive order targeting commercial “birth tourism”
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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting birthright citizenship that targets “birth tourism.” The measure aims to stamp out commercial abuse, but legal challenges are expected over constitutional issues.
Nengli Asia plans first share offering since IPO, issuing 16,000 lots in a capital increase to raise NT$576 million
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Nengli Asia is issuing 16,000 lots of new shares for the first time since its IPO, raising NT$576 million to strengthen strategic investments in AI, robotics and other areas. The move reflects the company’s operational growth and need to expand its funding, and is a significant indicator for the venture capital and technology investment markets.
AMD acquires AI chip startup Taalas, whose specialized chip is said to be thousands of times faster than GPUs
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AMD has acquired Taalas, a Canadian startup developing AI inference chips. Its purpose-built design delivers speeds thousands of times faster than GPUs, bringing innovation to low-latency AI processing.
OpenAI announces: Free users will no longer face limits on text interactions with ChatGPT
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OpenAI said on the 6th that it had made text chats on ChatGPT unlimited for free users and adopted GPT-5.6 Luna as the default model. The move comes amid efforts to improve the efficiency of AI use and reduce costs.
Fed’s Musalem backs rate hikes! AI productivity is no reason to tolerate high inflation
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St. Louis Fed President Musalem advocates a rate hike in July, stressing that high inflation should not be tolerated in anticipation of potential productivity gains from AI, in order to preserve the Fed’s policy credibility.
Kalshi traders see high odds of the S&P breaking 8000 by year-end, with a one-third chance of topping 8200
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According to data from prediction market Kalshi, there is a 66% probability that the S&P 500 will exceed 8000 points this year. A recovery in AI stocks and the strength of the U.S. economy are behind the outlook, which reflects investor optimism.
The Trump administration imposed 15% tariffs on polysilicon products, citing national security, with the measures set to take effect in December. It also banned exports of tungsten waste. SanDisk will continue memory allocation beyond 2027 amid excess demand. The gains from higher AI productivity are not being passed on to workers.
Revenue update — July revenue roundup for major Taiwan-listed companies, Aug. 7, 2026 (27 more added)
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On Aug. 7, 2026, 32 Taiwanese companies with capital of at least 5 billion announced their July sales. 鴻華先進 led the group, with a 113.3% year-over-year increase. Growth in the electronics and automotive industries was notable, drawing greater investor interest.
Trump invokes Section 232! 15% tariff and minimum import price set for polysilicon products, effective in December
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The United States imposed 15% tariffs on imported polysilicon products and set a minimum import price, citing national security. The measures aim to counter China and foster domestic industry.
Trump turns focus to vaccines and autism again; executive order reportedly could come as soon as next week, prompting medical community concerns over renewed scientific controversy
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The Trump administration has again raised the possibility of a link between vaccines and autism and may issue an executive order as early as next week. The medical community has voiced concern over the move, which has little scientific support.
Nvidia quietly builds AI safety team, bets on open-weight models in departure from OpenAI’s approach
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Nvidia is quietly assembling an AI safety and network engineering team to strengthen safeguards for open-weight models. Its approach contrasts with the closed-source path taken by OpenAI and others, highlighting its strategic investment in the open AI ecosystem.
A complete guide to spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treatments: intrathecal injections, oral medications and gene therapy! 萬芳醫院’s multidisciplinary care team helps patients access one-stop care
A Chinese medicine professor explains the seasonal calendar: Is “Beginning of Autumn” divided into male and female? “Autumn tonics” restore strength through food therapy, while black tea can relieve dryness - Heho Health
How is mNGS next-generation sequencing changing the diagnosis of infectious diseases? A new tool shifts the focus from “guessing the pathogen” to precision treatment - Heho健康