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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 158 items from 4 sources; Japan, 64 items from 2 sources.
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Taiwan’s government announced plans to introduce a monthly growth allowance of 5000 yuan for children aged 0-18. The program is targeted for implementation in 2027, but differences between the Executive Yuan and Legislative Yuan over its design mean its final form has yet to be decided.
Former Chao Chi Group chairman Li Chien-cheng was detained and denied visits over suspected embezzlement of NT$700 million in company funds, while co-founder Lin Yu-jen was released on bail. The case stems from a bond default by a subsidiary that sparked investor panic, prompting an investigation.
Companies mentioned：趙姬投資、寄居蟹管理顧問
The Taiwan Stock Exchange will revise its stock disposition system starting Aug. 10, 2026. The changes will cut the disposition period by up to half and shorten the trade-matching interval to about 2 minutes, improving market liquidity and trading convenience for investors.
Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所、聯發科、台積電
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced measures to respond to Typhoon Baihaitun. Strong winds and heavy rain are forecast for today and tomorrow, and the city is strengthening its disaster preparedness. Ensuring public safety is the top priority.
Online discussions identified 3 types of suitcases that airport ground staff find especially difficult to handle: inexpensive ABS “eggshell” cases, luxury-brand luggage and cases with excessive protective covers. These choices have been causing problems.
Companies mentioned：Rimowa
A veteran flight attendant analyzes passengers’ personalities and behavioral patterns based on their seat choices. Seating preferences reflect personal values, coping strategies and relationships, offering clues to passengers’ psychological states while traveling.
Companies mentioned：JetBlue
Moderate Typhoon Baihaidan is approaching waters north of Taiwan, with its closest approach expected from the evening of the 8th through the 9th. Torrential rain is possible in northern Taiwan and the central mountains, while downslope winds will bring high temperatures to the east, affecting public safety and Father’s Day activities.
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
On July 18, 台湾の主要企業11社 met privately with Premier 賴清德 to discuss concerns about power shortages amid the rapid growth of the AI industry. The participating companies had a combined market value of $2 trillion and included key players in Taiwan’s semiconductor and electronics industries.
Companies mentioned：台湾の主要企業11社
A 2026 poll for the Taichung mayoral election shows Chiang Chi-chen leading Ho Hsin-chun with 38.2% support, a margin of 14.1 percentage points. Scholars say his advantage stems from his public image, support from prominent figures and the impact of food safety issues, all of which could be pivotal to the race.
Companies mentioned：艾普羅行銷市場研究股份有限公司
China indirectly confirmed that 2 coast guard officers were killed in a South China Sea clash in August 2025, and mourned them as “martyrs.” Territorial tensions between China and the Philippines have flared up again, heightening regional security risks.
AI-related stocks surged after Palantir reported strong results, adding $3.5 trillion in market capitalization to the Nasdaq 100 in 4 days. By contrast, stocks such as WDC, whose earnings outlook deteriorated, fell sharply.
Companies mentioned：Palantir Technologies、Shopify、Rocket Lab、CoreWeave、Lumentum Holdings、Western Digital、Seagate Technology、Honeywell Aerospace、Datadog、AppLovin、Diamondback Energy
輝達 shares rose 11.6% in a single week, adding $562 billion to the company’s market capitalization. The main drivers were an endorsement by 馬斯克 and increased AI investment by cloud companies, reflecting rising demand for AI chips.
Companies mentioned：輝達、SpaceX、Google、Amazon、Meta Platforms、微軟、CoreWeave、Nebius Group、甲骨文、BNP Paribas
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Companies mentioned：Micron Technology、SK hynix、Nvidia
Jane Street is shifting $11 billion in debt to the private credit market to fund investment in AI infrastructure. The move is strategically significant as the company accelerates its partnership with CoreWeave and expands its AI infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：Jane Street、PIMCO、CoreWeave、NVIDIA、Anthropic、Thinking Machines Lab
The Taiwan Stock Exchange will revise its disposition system starting Aug. 10, shortening the disposition period and reducing the trade-matching interval to 2 minutes. The new rules will immediately apply to stocks already under disposition, with improved liquidity expected.
Companies mentioned：禾伸堂、大量、台勝科、愛普、南電、成信実業、聯友金属、力山、蔚華科、泰宗
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Companies mentioned：伯恩斯坦、SK 海力士、Western Digital、SanDisk、Micron Technology、TrendForce、威剛、Samsung Electronics、KIOXIA
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Companies mentioned：KOSPI、三星電子、SK 海力士、SanDisk、美光科技 (MU-US)、Kioxia
International gold prices topped $4,400, sending ETFs linked to 元大S&Pゴールド sharply higher. Geopolitical risks and declining expectations of interest rate hikes are behind the gains, drawing greater investor interest.
Companies mentioned：世界黄金协会、韓国中央銀行、アメリカ銀行、UBS
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Companies mentioned：SK 海力士、SK Hynix
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Companies mentioned：m3.com
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Companies mentioned：常磐病院、日本消化器外科学会、外保連
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Companies mentioned：JCHO熊本総合病院