Typhoon White Dolphin weakens and veers west; Wu Der-rong: Northern and central Taiwan should brace for heavy rain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon White Dolphin is weakening and is expected to make landfall in Zhejiang on the 10th. Central and northern Taiwan should brace for heavy rain today and tomorrow, while the east should take precautions against high temperatures.
South Korean stocks plunge, triggering an exodus! Retail investors pour 4.6 billion dollars into US stocks in July, testing the won as funds flow out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korea's stock market plunged in July as individual investors poured $4.6 billion into U.S. stocks. The government's policy of encouraging investment to return to the domestic market is facing difficulties.
Companies mentioned:Samsung Electronics、SK Hynix、NH Investment Securities、Bank of America、Direxion
How many days of annual leave are you entitled to? How is overtime pay calculated? Labor Ministry launches calculator to check annual and anniversary-based leave in seconds and avoid mistakes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Ministry of Labor has made free calculators for overtime pay and special leave days available to the public. Workers and companies can use them to accurately determine pay and leave in accordance with legal standards.
Taiwan eases trading restrictions on disposition stocks; 緯創 holds an earnings call; July CPI tops the inflation alert threshold for 3 straight months: This week's recap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Taiwan Stock Exchange announced that trading suspensions for disposition stocks will be shortened to 5 days and matching frequency increased; 緯創 sees growth in AI server shipments in the second half; July CPI rose 2.54% year over year, exceeding the inflation alert threshold for three consecutive months and signaling continued price pressures.
Hot stock: 松川精密 sees business momentum heat up on AI demand, with shares rising 24% for the week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A surge in AI demand has sharply increased shipments of 松川精密's data center-related products. Operating profit in the first half of 2026 rose 80% from a year earlier, while its share price gained 24%.
Hot stock: 永擎 posts strong first-half results, surges more than 28% for the week; B300 and GB300 shipments to ramp up in the second half
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
永擎 (7711-TW) posted a sharp increase in second-quarter profit on strong demand for high-margin ASICs and AI servers, while its share price rose more than 28% for the week. The results demonstrate the competitive strength of Taiwan's server industry and have raised expectations for future growth.
Seeking a foothold in remote cardiac monitoring, iRhythm makes major acquisition of VitalConnect
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. heart-monitoring company iRhythm acquired remote patient monitoring company VitalConnect for $287.5 million. The deal gives it VitalPatch, which can track patients' vital signs over the long term at home, as it seeks to expand its market.
U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 in July, dimming prospects for continued Federal Reserve rate hikes. Meanwhile, SpaceX shares surged after the lockup expired, and SKハイニクス' production expansion plans sent ripples through the memory storage market.
SpaceX surges on lockup expiration! Shares jump 23% in 2 days, nearing the 135-dollar IPO price, aided by short covering
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SpaceX shares surged 23% in 2 days, approaching the IPO price of $135. Selling pressure remained weak after the lockup expired, and short sellers covering their positions drove the rally.
Revenue flash: July revenue roundup for major Taiwan-listed companies, August 8, 2026 (98 more companies added)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
On Aug. 8, 2026, 112 Taiwanese companies with capital of at least NT$5 billion reported July revenue. 台汽電 surged 1459.1% from a year earlier, while the semiconductor and building materials industries also performed steadily. These are signs of an economic recovery and expanding demand.
Burger King reclaims the US burger chain No. 2 spot for the first time in 6 years as Wendy's breakfast push falters and sales decline for 6 straight quarters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Burger King overtook Wendy's for the first time in 6 years to reclaim its position as the second-largest hamburger chain in the United States. Sales grew for 5 consecutive quarters at Burger King, while Wendy's sales declined for 6 consecutive quarters, highlighting the contrast in the success of their strategies.
What car is right for retirement? Experts name 4 fuel-efficient, easy-to-maintain models that can run 300,000 kilometers without breaking down; Toyota Camry also makes the list
牛角 loses out! Top 10 affordable all-you-can-eat barbecue spots in Taiwan: the winner serves tender, juicy meat and palate-cleansing sides at great value
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's 網路溫度計DailyView released its top 10 list of all-you-can-eat Japanese barbecue restaurants across Taiwan, based on data analysis. It evaluated meat quality, prices and reviews, with 王品集団's “肉次方” taking the top spot. The report also details each restaurant's features and promotions.
What is the ‘mysterious triangle’ beside airplane seats? 華航 reveals its real purpose, which is completely unexpected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The triangular mark on an airplane wall indicates the best position for flight attendants to check the wing. For passengers, it marks a prime seat offering a spectacular view and a stable ride. 華航 explained its true purpose.
Thermos cleaning: “Skip 1 step” and you’re drinking poison! Health-conscious man dies of liver cancer; doctor warns that rinsing with hot water is no use
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A health-conscious man in his 70s died of liver cancer after drinking mycotoxins from a moldy thermos he had used for a long time. A doctor stressed that “draining it thoroughly” after cleaning is key to preventing contamination; hot water rinsing is ineffective.
On the ground in Beijing》Official ties across the Taiwan Strait are cold, but private-sector exchanges are warm? Xia Liyan and Zhang Zhijun appear together; “2 major Taiwanese companies” spotted at event booths
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Cross-Strait Community Exchange Festival was held in Beijing, with KMT Vice Chairman Xia Liyan and Zhang Zhijun, head of the mainland’s Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits, attending the same event. Private-sector exchanges were lively, with Taiwanese companies including Want Want and Tenfu taking part in the market exhibition.
Older adults are getting money! Senior cards add 5 benefits, including a monthly 800-yuan allowance for life; eligible residents in 1 county or city can receive deposits directly through their cards
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
桃園市政府 will add 5 new services to its Senior Citizen and Heart-Love Card starting in January 2027, aiming to support older adults' health and boost the local economy.
2026 Taichung Indoor Playgrounds Guide》15 great rainy-day destinations! Flashing-grid games and sprawling play zones offer loads of fun in heavy rain or hot weather
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A guide to 15 indoor play areas in Taichung. They can be enjoyed regardless of the weather, making them ideal for activities with family and friends.
Taiwan’s largest new amusement park opens today! Step off the light rail and you’re there: free admission and 30 rides to enjoy; a handy guide to transportation discounts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
高雄親子遊樂園區, Taiwan's largest semi-outdoor parent-child park, will open on Aug. 8. The 1.5-hectare site features more than 30 types of free attractions and is attracting attention as an urban renewal project making use of former railway facilities.
Decoding the Taiwan Strait》Is unification entering the 2nd stage? Beijing’s “unification without unifying” strategy is clearly turning hawkish! A heavyweight mainland scholar lays it out: Taiwan’s wishes are no longer the point
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Zhu Weidong, head of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences’ Institute of Taiwan Studies, proposed a “unification without unifying” strategy, stressing that it is not about maintaining the status quo but is a hawkish signal to accelerate unification. This has fueled concerns in Taiwan that Beijing is stepping up the pace.
Behind the scenes》Tzu Chi left stunned after being scammed out of 1.06 billion! Godfather, Foxconn, 台積電: how vaccine scammers duped Master Cheng Yen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In 2021, 慈濟基金會 lost 1.06 billion yen in a fraud involving the procurement of BNT vaccines. 李易儒 and others posed as associates of Shanghai Fosun and exploited the foundation's religious credibility to defraud it of the funds.
Commentary: As a victim, Tzu Chi must also understand why and how it was scammed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In 2021, the Tzu Chi Foundation was scammed out of 1.06 billion while trying to buy vaccines. Although it ultimately succeeded in obtaining vaccines, it did not file a lawsuit and handled the matter carelessly, highlighting serious corporate governance problems and undermining public trust.