AI News 180m Report

2026-08-08 21:00–24:00 JST

103 received, 103 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 90 items from 4 sources; Japan, 13 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所(50)

【中華電】The company’s board approved Phase 1 of the dangerous and old building reconstruction project at the North No. 1 data center site.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

中華電 passes the first-phase construction project for the redevelopment of the 北一 data center under the Urban Renewal Act, with investment exceeding NT$24億元.

Companies mentioned:中華電

【材料*-KY】On behalf of its subsidiary 北屏新材料(山東)有限公司, announces that the newly added amount of funds lent exceeds NT$一千萬元 and reaches at least 百分之二 of the net worth stated in the latest financial statements of the public company.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

A subsidiary of 材料*-KY lent NT$430 million to a sister company, bringing the cumulative loan balance to 27.74% of net assets. This is a significant transaction under Taiwan's financial disclosure regulations.

Companies mentioned:北屏新材料(山東)有限公司、済南大自然新材料有限公司

【材料*-KY】Announcement on the board resolution of its material subsidiary 中峰化學有限公司 regarding earnings distribution

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

中峰化学有限公司, a key subsidiary of 材料*-KY, decided to pay a cash dividend of RMB 60 million. This signals stable earnings and a commitment to shareholder returns, and is positive news for investors.

Companies mentioned:中峰化学有限公司

【譁裕】Announcement of the appointment of the company's chief technology officer and change in chief strategy officer

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

譁裕 announced that chief strategy officer 陳世忠 will transfer to the role of chief technology officer. The change is part of the company's R&D and technology integration plan and will take effect on Sep. 1, 115.

【譁裕】Announcement of the appointment of the company's chief financial officer and changes to the finance, accounting and corporate governance officers

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

譁裕 announced senior management changes. General Manager 曹付宜 will step down upon expiration of the term and also assume the roles of chief financial officer, accounting officer and corporate governance officer. The changes will take effect on Sep. 1, 115.

【譁裕】Announcement of the board's approval of a change in the company's general manager

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

譁裕實業 is changing its general manager, with former special assistant 段淳中 succeeding 曹付宜, whose term has expired. The change takes effect on Sep. 1.

Companies mentioned:譁裕實業

【譁裕】Announcement on fund lending by its subsidiary 華弘國際有限公司

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

譁裕實業 subsidiary 華弘國際 announced that a RMB 2,500萬元 loan to 譁裕 will be extended to Aug. 25, 116, to improve the efficiency of the group's use of funds.

Companies mentioned:譁裕實業、華弘國際

【譁裕】Announcement that the board has approved the company's consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

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【台揚】Announcement of the board's approval of a change in the company's accounting officer

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

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【台揚】Changed the collateral for the company’s domestic privately placed secured ordinary corporate bonds.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

台揚科技(2314) announced a change to the collateral for its privately placed corporate bonds, replacing it with an equity interest in Jupiter Network Corp. and releasing the pledge on the original Taicom shares and some assets.

Companies mentioned:台揚、鴻準、Jupiter Network Corp.

【台揚】Announcement that the board has approved the company's consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of ROC year 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

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【宏碁】Effective immediately, the company resigns as chairperson and corporate director of 兆基屋管股份有限公司.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

宏碁 announced that it would resign as chairman and corporate director of 兆基屋管 effective Aug. 7, 115, after discovering internal management deficiencies. The move reflects its rigorous approach to governance in business partnerships.

Companies mentioned:兆基屋管股份有限公司

【淳安】Announcement pursuant to Article 第二十二, Paragraph 一, Subparagraphs 第二 and 第三 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

淳安 lent 38,760 thousand yen to a group company. The loan is intended to support working capital, and the financial risk is limited.

Companies mentioned:淳安電子股份有限公司、開曼淳安電子有限公司

【淳安】Announcement pursuant to Article 第二十二, Paragraph 一, Subparagraphs 第二 and 第三 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

淳敏控股有限公司 lent 59,755 thousand yen to group company 淳安電子 to support working capital, without collateral. The balance is 3.63% of net assets.

Companies mentioned:淳安電子股份有限公司、淳敏控股有限公司

【淳安】Announcement on behalf of its subsidiary pursuant to Article 第二十二, Paragraph 一, Subparagraphs 第二 and 第三 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

淳安 subsidiary 艾斯歐義投資 newly lent NT$9,352.6萬元 in working capital to 嘉興領鹿特種車輛, bringing the outstanding balance to NT$1.88億元.

Companies mentioned:淳安、艾斯歐義投資有限公司、嘉興領鹿特種車輛有限公司

【佳世達】Announcement that the company has acquired right-of-use assets from a related party

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

佳世達 announced that it had acquired the right to use a factory building in Hsinchu Science Park from affiliate 明泰科技 under a 5-year lease. The right-of-use asset is valued at NT$1,166萬元, strengthening its operating footprint. The move reflects the group's resource integration strategy and is representative of the industry.

Companies mentioned:明泰科技股份有限公司

【淳安】Announcement that the board has approved the company's consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

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【佳世達】Announcement that the company's board of directors approved the consolidated financial statements for the 2nd quarter of 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

佳世達(2352) released its financial results for the first half of 115, reporting first-half EPS of NT$0.58 and revenue of approximately NT$1042.7億元.

Companies mentioned:佳世達

【阿瘦】Announcement of the company's new CEO

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

阿瘦(8443) announced the creation of a CEO position on Aug. 7, 115, with former deputy general manager 陳思予 appointed to the role, effective immediately.

Companies mentioned:阿瘦

【阿瘦】Announcement of the company's new audit committee member

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

阿瘦(8443) announced the appointment of 陳思佩 as a new member of its audit committee, a routine adjustment following the election of an additional independent director at an extraordinary shareholders' meeting.

Companies mentioned:阿瘦、大誠保險經紀人股份有限公司

【阿瘦】Announcement of the board resolution not to distribute dividends

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

阿瘦 (8443) announced that its board resolved not to distribute dividends for the second quarter of 115. Both cash and stock dividends will be 0.

【阿瘦】Announcement of the board resolution on the company's consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of fiscal year 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

阿瘦 (8443) released its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 2026. Cumulative operating profit was -82,955 thousand yen, with losses continuing. This is important financial information for investors and market participants.

【阿瘦】Announcement of the appointment of the company's chief operating officer

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

阿瘦 appointed 劉瑞翔 as its new chief operating officer, effective Aug. 7, 2026. The newly created position reflects the company's determination to expand its organization and upgrade management.

【阿瘦】Announcement of a change in the company's chief information security officer

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

阿瘦(8443) announced a change in its chief information security officer, with 詹靜嵐 taking over. The move reflects the company's emphasis on cybersecurity governance and has strategic significance.

【阿瘦】Announcement of a change in the company's spokesperson

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

阿瘦(8443) announced a change in spokesperson, with finance and accounting officer 李靜芬 taking over the role from outgoing spokesperson 羅麗玲.

Companies mentioned:阿瘦

【興泰】Announcement on behalf of material subsidiary 泰宇網通(股)公司 regarding matters related to its board resolution on a cash capital increase

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

興泰 subsidiary 泰宇網通 resolved to raise cash capital by issuing 1,334萬 shares to raise NT$1.334億元 and bolster working capital.

Companies mentioned:興泰、泰宇網通

【興泰】Announcement on behalf of major subsidiary 泰宇網通 regarding the ex-rights record date and related matters

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

興泰 announced that its material subsidiary 泰宇網通 will carry out an ex-rights distribution, issuing approximately 104.95 shares in stock dividends for every thousand shares. The record date is Sep. 7, 115.

Companies mentioned:興泰、泰宇網通

【台南】Announcement of the reassignment of a representative of a corporate director of the company

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

台南企業 announced that corporate shareholder 信望愛投資 had reassigned its representative. 王乙晴 briefly took over before 王博雅 returned to the role. The procedural change does not affect business stability.

Companies mentioned:信望愛投資股份有限公司

【台南】The company's consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of ROC year 115 were approved by board resolution

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

台南企業 released its financial report for the second quarter of 115. Cumulative pretax net income for the first half reached NT$1.18億元, with earnings per share of NT$0.69.

【緯穎】Announcement of the board resolution approving a syndicated bank loan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

緯穎科技's board approved a 3-year syndicated bank loan of US$15億元, with 合作金庫商業銀行 acting as lead arranger, to bolster working capital and meet long-term investment needs.

Companies mentioned:緯穎科技服務股份有限公司、合作金庫商業銀行

【緯穎】Announcement of the board resolution to issue the company's first domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

緯穎's board resolved to issue unsecured convertible corporate bonds with a maximum value of NT$150億元 and a term of 三 years to bolster working capital.

【緯穎】Announcement that the board has approved the consolidated capital expenditure budget for 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

緯穎's board approved the consolidated capital expenditure budget for the second half of year 一一五, totaling US$9.42億元, to meet operational development and capacity expansion needs.

【緯穎】Announcement of the record date for the capital increase from conversion of the company's overseas unsecured convertible corporate bonds into common shares

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

緯穎 announced the record date for the capital increase from conversion of overseas unsecured convertible corporate bonds into common shares. It will issue 147.7萬 shares with a total value of NT$1477萬元. The record date is Sep. 10, 115.

Original【緯穎】公告本公司一一五年第一次限制員工權利新股增資基準日

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

緯穎科技 announced that it will implement a capital increase through restricted stock awards for employees on Sep. 9, 115, issuing 120萬 shares with a total value of NT$1,200萬元. The move is intended to strengthen talent incentives and is an important corporate governance measure.

【緯穎】Announcement of the company's ex-rights record date for 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

緯穎(6669) announced details regarding its ex-rights record date for 115. It confirmed the ex-rights trading date and record date and announced the details of the stock dividend distribution.

【緯穎】Board resolution to adjust the stock dividend allocation rate

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Wiwynn adjusts its stock dividend distribution ratio after convertible bondholders applied to convert their bonds into common shares.

【Wiwynn】The company’s board of directors approves the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of ROC year 一一五.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Wiwynn approves its consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115; earnings per share for the first half reached NT$156.38.

【Asia Cement】Announcement on resolutions adopted at the extraordinary general meeting of 亞洲水泥(中國)控股公司, an important subsidiary of the company.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Asia Cement’s important subsidiary 亞洲水泥(中國)控股公司 held an extraordinary general meeting, approving and ratifying several supplemental agreements and related transactions, and authorizing the directors to carry out the necessary procedures.

Companies mentioned:亞洲水泥(中國)控股公司

【Tatung Electric】The company’s board of directors resolves not to distribute dividends.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Tatung Electric (1623) board resolves not to distribute dividends for the second quarter of 115; cash and stock dividends will both be zero.

Original【華碩】代子公司亞旭電腦(股)公司公告出售不動產之相關資訊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original華碩子公司亞旭電腦處分竹北不動產,獲利約1.88億元。交易金額達3.31億元,旨在優化資產配置與充實營運資金。

Companies mentioned:華碩、亞旭電腦、台新人壽保險股份有限公司、中亞不動產估價師事務所、第一太平戴維斯股份有限公司

【Tatung Electric】The company’s board of directors resolves not to distribute dividends.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Tatung Electric’s board resolves not to distribute dividends for the first quarter of 115.

【可成】The company’s board of directors approves a share buyback on the centralized exchange market.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

可成’s board resolves to implement a share buyback, planning to repurchase 33,000,000 shares to protect the company’s reputation and shareholders’ interests.

Companies mentioned:群智聯合會計師事務所

【Taishan】The company receives a criminal ruling from the Taiwan Taichung District Court.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Taiwan food giant 泰山企業 said it had received a land seizure order from the Taichung District Court for violating the Food Safety Act, but that there would be no major impact on its finances or operations. It emphasized the protection of shareholders' equity.

【巧新】The company has been invited to attend an in-person investor conference hosted by 華南永昌證券 to discuss its operating results and outlook for the second quarter of this year.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

巧新 (1563) will attend an investor conference hosted by 華南永昌證券 on Aug. 10, 2026, to discuss its second-quarter operating results and outlook. The event is part of routine financial communications and is of informational value to investors.

Companies mentioned:華南永昌證券

Original【華碩】代子公司亞旭電腦(股)公司公告取得Askey Technology (Vietnam) Company Limited股權之相關資料

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original華碩子公司亞旭電腦補行公告對越南子公司Askey Technology (Vietnam) Company Limited增資2,000萬美元之重大訊息,因累計投資達申報門檻而未及時申報。

Companies mentioned:華碩、亞旭電腦、Askey Technology (Vietnam) Company Limited

固緯 announces board resolution to repurchase the company’s shares

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

固緯電子 (2423) announces a plan to repurchase 1.6 million treasury shares for transfer to employees as an incentive. The buyback period is from Aug. 10 to Oct. 5, 115, with a price range of NT$53.55 to NT$112.1.

Companies mentioned:固緯、台新綜合證券

佳醫 announces board resolution to lift restrictions on managers’ engagement in competing businesses

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

佳醫 announces that its board has approved lifting the non-compete restrictions on general manager 張明正 and finance vice president 周臣孝. The move allows both to hold concurrent positions in businesses of a similar nature; the company says it will not affect its financial or operating performance.

Companies mentioned:佳醫

【上緯投控】Announcement that the company’s board of directors has resolved to buy back treasury shares.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

上緯投控 announces its 12th treasury share buyback, planning to repurchase 3 million shares at a price range of NT$69 to NT$152.

Companies mentioned:凱基證券股份有限公司

【佳醫】Announcement that the company’s board of directors has approved the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

佳醫 announces its consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115, reporting first-half EPS of NT$2.77 and pretax net profit of NT$711 million.

【Delta Electronics】Announcement by subsidiary Delta Electronics (H.K.) Ltd. on the establishment of 台達電子(杭州)有限公司.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Delta Electronics announces that its Hong Kong subsidiary will invest in and establish 台達電子(杭州)有限公司, with an investment of RMB150 million. The new company will provide control system technology services, subject to approval by the Investment Commission.

Companies mentioned:Delta Electronics (H.K.) Ltd.、台達電子(杭州)有限公司

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(18)

One ticket wins the top prize in Taiwan Lottery 539 draw 115192.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Prize of NT$8 million
  • 171 tickets win second prize.
  • NT$20,000 prize per ticket
  • 115 tickets win first prize.
  • NT$5,000 prize per ticket
  • 10 tickets win first prize.
  • NT$50,000 prize per ticket

Companies mentioned:台彩公司

Russian airstrikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and surrounding areas kill 4 people.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 people killed.
  • 6 ballistic missile attacks.
  • More than 4 years.

Companies mentioned:俄羅斯軍隊、烏克蘭當局、美聯社、烏克蘭總統澤倫斯基、莫斯科當局、俄國部隊

Arts party takes place at 北藝中心, with 20 groups performing ahead of the Taipei Arts Festival.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20 groups deliver 2 hours of nonstop performances.
  • This year’s Taipei Arts Festival runs for 16 days.
  • Bringing together 171 performance groups.
  • 39 performance venues.
  • Presenting nearly 800 performances.
  • Attracting more than 1,000 enthusiastic attendees.
  • Scheduled to run from the 15th to the 30th.

Companies mentioned:北藝中心、台北表演藝術中心、嚎哮排演、LINE

Typhoon White Dolphin’s storm radius shrinks, with its intensity expected to weaken.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The radius of 7-level winds is 250 kilometers.
  • The radius of 10-level winds is 80 kilometers.
  • About 390 kilometers northeast of Taipei.
  • Moving at 16 kilometers per hour.
  • maximum sustained winds near the center of 35 meters per second
  • Total rainfall in mountainous areas north of Taichung could reach 350 millimeters.
  • The heaviest total rainfall is forecast for mountainous areas of Miaoli and Hsinchu, at 300 to 500 millimeters.

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署、中央社

Malaysians love it too: Taiwanese cuisine wins over local palates.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 Taiwan Cuisine International Lecture Tour.

Companies mentioned:中央社、世界華人工商婦女企管協會吉隆坡分會、駐馬來西亞代表處

Death toll in Thailand school shooting rises to 9; 12-year-old girl caught in the attack dies.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The death toll has now risen to 9.
  • The 12-year-old girl caught in the attack has died.
  • A 14-year-old boy.

Companies mentioned:路透社、Debsirin Nonthaburi School

Disputes involving Chinese fans traveling to Thailand to see celebrities are frequent; Chinese Embassy in Thailand urges them to behave civilly and obey the law.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 22 people were denied boarding.

Companies mentioned:GMMTV

許富凱 takes the stage at the Taipei Arena on Father’s Day, missing his father with “My Dearest.”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 許富凱 performs more than 40 songs tonight.
  • A 60-meter-long skybridge.

Companies mentioned:台北小巨蛋

5 climbers went missing in a 2025 avalanche; Nepalese rescue team finds their bodies.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5 climbers.
  • 3 foreign nationals.
  • At an altitude of 5,630 meters.

Companies mentioned:高里三喀鄉公所、法新社

第一作戰區 conducts a combat casualty care drill to test coordination among medical stations at all levels and patient evacuation.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Day 4 of the live-fire exercise.

Companies mentioned:第一作戰區、國軍、中央社

Taiwan Lottery 539 draw 115192 results.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Winning number: 05.
  • 3-Star winning number: 219.
  • 4-Star winning number: 9624.

Companies mentioned:中央社、台彩

Typhoon approaches Keelung, pushing seawater inland; flooding on Ai 4th Road reaches calf depth.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A claw machine shop has more than 70 claw machines.
  • Cargo losses alone are estimated at about NT$200,000.
  • At least 5 tidal gates to be added along the Tienliao River.

Companies mentioned:基隆市議會、基隆市府、市府工務處下水道科、市府工務處

Thailand to introduce school safety standards within 90 days; nationwide mental health screening stepped up after shooting.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:Thai PBS、Khaosod English、Bangkok Post、聖加博瑞學院

Senegal intensifies crackdown on homosexuality; 71 people accused of “unnatural acts.”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 71 men accused of committing “unnatural acts.”
  • All charges against 28 people were dropped.
  • More than 100 people arrested on suspicion of homosexual conduct.
  • Punishable by 5 to 10 years in prison.

Companies mentioned:法新社

Zhaoji case: Interior Ministry urges businesses to actively fulfill contracts or transfer them.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:兆基屋管、趙姬投資、寄居蟹管理顧問

Typhoon White Dolphin approaches Matsu; Lienchiang County suspends work and classes on the 9th.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Work suspended all day in Lienchiang County on the 9th; classes suspended for the full day.

Companies mentioned:連江縣政府

Ceuta crisis exposes border vulnerabilities; think tank scholars urge a unified 歐盟 plan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2021年摩洛哥放任9000名移民湧入休達

Companies mentioned:摩洛哥、西班牙、歐盟、土耳其、利比亞民兵、白俄羅斯、波利薩里歐陣線、阿爾及利亞、申根區、歐洲外交關係協會、桑傑士、霍布斯、Carla Hobbs

Another vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz; UAE accuses Iran of attacking state-owned oil tanker

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The company has had 15 vessels attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
  • 3 of them just this week

Companies mentioned:阿布達比國家石油公司

Taiwan | 風傳媒(17)

Wowprime’s first-half EPS surges to 9.86 yuan! Q2 revenue and profit both hit records—how is its brand portfolio outperforming the restaurant industry?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Wowprime Group’s first-half 2026 EPS reached 9.86 yuan, while Q2 revenue and profit both hit records. Its multi-brand strategy paid off, benefiting from consumers trading up in Taiwan and a recovery in the mainland market.

Companies mentioned:哈根達斯

Is there a story behind calling Yao Ching-ling “Sister Yao”? Chen Ying reveals their childhood bond: a friendship that crosses party lines

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

In the 2026 Taitung County magistrate election, DPP candidate Chen Ying received support from Tsai Ing-wen and appeared alongside incumbent KMT magistrate Yao Ching-ling. The two have known each other since childhood; Chen calls her “Sister Yao.” Chen was also appointed an ambassador for red oolong tea, reflecting their cross-party personal friendship.

Why is Taiwan’s stock market rising on its own? All 38 high-priced stocks are sharply higher; expert reveals how domestic investors are propping up the market: hold the line and it can climb further

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan’s stock market has held firm amid global market turmoil, supported by buying from domestic investors, with 38 high-priced stocks advancing. Expert Huang Shicong says the market could climb further as long as it holds above the quarterly moving average.

Companies mentioned:聯亞、群聯、富世達、聯友金屬-創、宜鼎、萬潤、高力、雙鴻、川湖、旺宏、日東紡、揖斐電、聯茂、台耀、台光電

This restaurant group earned more in the first half than all of last year! Revenue hit a record 2.37 billion; plan revealed to open 6 more stores across Taiwan in the second half

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Kanpai Group’s first-half 2026 revenue reached 2.37 billion, up 6.62% year over year, while it swung to an after-tax profit from a loss, mainly as its Taiwan and China businesses improved. It plans to open 6 more stores across Taiwan in the second half.

Chen Shih-chung makes a forceful comeback by invoking “Tzu Chi was scammed”; media personality laments campaign has gone off track: Shen Po-yang is really unlucky

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The controversy over the 2021 Tzu Chi BNT vaccine procurement fraud case has resurfaced. Chen Shih-chung seized the opportunity to demand an apology from those who made false accusations against the pandemic response team, returning to the spotlight but disrupting fellow party candidate Shen Po-yang’s campaign strategy and prompting debate over factional maneuvering and replacing candidates within the party.

Companies mentioned:慈濟基金會

Will TSMC’s U.S. investment hollow out Taiwan? Economist reveals “squeeze strategy”: the mission is to move faster than rivals

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

TSMC announced an additional US$100 billion investment in the United States to build 4 new wafer fabrication plants, squeezing 三星 and 英特爾 out of market space. Economists say the move is about “expanding Taiwan’s reach,” not hollowing it out, and will strengthen its global bargaining power.

Companies mentioned:三星、英特爾、國巨、聯發科、川湖

Can AI hardware stocks avoid a V-shaped rebound? Chen Fengxin says fundamentals are sound, with CSP orders extending through 2030

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

AI-related hardware stocks fell in July, but CSP companies are expected to continue investing in AI data centers through 2030. Chen Fengxin said the trend is “fundamentally healthy,” emphasizing a sustainable investment model.

Companies mentioned:Alphabet、Amazon、Meta、Microsoft、Insta360、Bank of America

Is your emergency go-bag ready? Town resilience drill underway; AIT shows you 7 categories of essential supplies to prepare

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) introduced 7 types of essential items for emergency go-bags ahead of the 2026 “Urban Resilience Exercise.” It stressed that strengthening Taiwan's disaster preparedness would contribute to regional stability.

Companies mentioned:風傳媒

Breaking: Typhoon White Dolphin gets a day off! 1 county/city announces work and school closures on 8/9; see closure information for all 22 counties and cities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

As Typhoon “White Dolphin” approached, only Lienchiang County announced business and school closures for Aug. 9. The other 21 counties and cities continued normal operations. The heaviest wind and rain was expected from the night of the 8th through midday on the 9th.

2026 cash handout is here! 7,000 yuan to be distributed on 8/10; “residents of 1 place qualify for an early payment”—see how and when to collect, plus extra benefits in 9 counties and cities across Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Several local governments in Taiwan are providing cash payments in 2026. Hsinchu County's Guanxi Township will distribute 5,000 yuan starting Aug. 10, while Aug. 10 is the final deadline for the 10,000-yen payment in Guangfu Township, Hualien County. The measures aim to support residents and stimulate the local economy.

South Korea’s stock market rout cuts to the bone! Xie Jinhe says “markets are born in despair,” predicts global stocks will rebound in August

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

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After Work International | Are tariffs and the U.S.-Iran war smokescreens? Trump backs down when he hits “2 red lines”—the market has read the signals!

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Chen Chia-ju, founder of 財經M平方, says markets are learning to distinguish the key indicators that truly affect policy. Trump is sensitive to 2 red lines—Treasury yields and oil prices—and may adjust policy once either is crossed. Investors can now anticipate the direction of travel.

Companies mentioned:財經M平方、風傳媒

Could the KMT lose 5+2 counties and cities in its worst 2026 showing? Huang Wei-han estimates 3 battlegrounds have already flipped; Tsai Ing-wen’s campaign strategy has a spillover effect

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Ahead of Taiwan's 2026 local elections, the Democratic Progressive Party is aiming to expand its reach with a “5+5” strategy. Huang Wei-han said support from Tsai Ing-wen could generate a “coattail effect” from New Taipei to Keelung. The Kuomintang faces the risk of losing its lead.

Father’s Day support! A public childcare center and parent-child center open in Alian Gangshan, adding another childcare support hub in Kaohsiung

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

On the eve of Father’s Day, the Kaohsiung City Government opened the Alian Gangshan Public Childcare Center and Parent-Child Center to support families in rural areas. The move puts the “0-to-6 national childcare” policy into practice and strengthens the family childcare network.

Original不只捐超過2億!日本熊本強震「台人捐1神物」,日網感謝大讚:想交稅金給台灣

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

In response to the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, Taiwan's government, businesses and members of the public provided swift assistance, including supplies and funds. The “福慧隔屏” provided by 高雄市 notably improved living conditions in evacuation shelters and received high praise in Japanese society.

Companies mentioned:台積電、中華航空、高雄市

From playgrounds to the whole city! Lai Jui-lung promotes “learning through play and learning by doing” to create a city for children to explore in Kaohsiung

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung unveiled an educational vision of “learning through play” at the opening ceremony of a parent-child amusement park, proposing to make the entire city a place for children to learn. He also announced childcare support measures.

Crowd chants “Freeze garlic!” at Father’s Day banquet in Shulin; Lee Chuan-ching: Build a New Taipei dome city to drive development in Xinan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-ching received enthusiastic support from local residents at a Father’s Day event and pledged to promote the Shulin New Taipei Dome City and the Dahan River MRT line to spur development in Xinan.

Japan | PR TIMES(13)

“ONE SAMURAI 2” event post-event report: The 4 semifinalists in the featherweight kickboxing tournament have been decided! Masaaki Noiri wins his grudge rematch by KO to advance to the semifinals!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • Wins the event's highest fight bonus of 15 million yen
  • Received a performance bonus of 7.5 million yen
  • Received a performance bonus of 1.5 million yen

Companies mentioned:ONE Championship、Group ONE Holdings、K-1、シュートボクシング、パンクラス、修斗、RISE、Fighting NEXUS

We don't tout “top doctors” or “fine dining” — Launch of drstable (Doctors Table), a service exclusively for physicians|Precisely because we are evaluated by others, we created a system that does not evaluate

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • Unlocks when you register 3 referral destinations
  • In June 2026, our company launched the “紹介先ネットワーク”
  • Since we began registering referral destinations in 2021

Companies mentioned:NYAUW、drstable、紹介先ネットワーク

To celebrate the release of “Magical Tank-top Parade,” the 6th full album by ヤバイTシャツ屋さん, marking the 10th anniversary of their major-label debut, “Yaba Lab” returns on スペースシャワーTV!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • 10th anniversary of major-label debut
  • 6th full album
  • 13 tests of “Yaba”
  • 60 minutes

Companies mentioned:ヤバイTシャツ屋さん、スペースシャワーネットワーク、スペースシャワーTV

Games for society.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • Pre-opening: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
  • Seating capacity: 27 seats
  • Originalラウンジ席:300円/1時間
  • Originaleスポーツ席:350円/1時間

Companies mentioned:PIA BASE、ONeZONE湘南台、慶應義塾大学、文教大学、日本大学

This time, from you to your cat|Meowster shop gets a makeover, with 2 limited plans launching

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • Because you can receive 999 points every month
  • Gacha odds increase by 20%
  • 50 dried sardines every month

Companies mentioned:Meowster Innovations株式会社、Meowster

Want to create your ideal corporate organizational chart at “株式会社ヒロアカ”!? A video seriously devised by Seiichi Sakakibara, who appeared on “令和の虎,” surpasses 200,000 views on TikTok! CEO Endeavor, CHRO Izuku Midoriya!?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • 200,000 views
  • More than 18,000 people
  • 500 or more companies
  • 1.4 million people
  • More than 10,000 people

Companies mentioned:株式会社EMOLVA、株式会社ヒロアカ、東京青年会議所、東京韓国青年商工会

Every moment spent together becomes a bond|Meowster revamps its cat-bonding system

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • 4 indicators: “independence,” “sense,” “activity level,” and “sociability”

Companies mentioned:Meowster、Meowster Innovations株式会社

[New Release] Find calm for your mind and skin with domestically grown, pesticide-free kuromoji and lavender. A gentle calming lotion is here, with a 300-yen Maha Surya coupon included.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • Price: 3,800 yen (tax included)
  • A Maha Surya coupon worth 300 yen
  • Net volume: 100 ml

Companies mentioned:株式会社くらしのたのしみ、Maha Surya

将棋日本シリーズ JT Pro Official Tournament, 二回戦第一局, Hokkaido Tournament: Results from Saturday, August 8; Shintaro Saito 8-dan advances to the semifinals for the first time in 4 years

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • Saito 8-dan wins in 97 moves

Companies mentioned:将棋日本シリーズ、JTプロ公式戦、公益社団法人日本将棋連盟

[VHS City] Popular VTuber group けもみみりふれっ! confirmed to join!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • Celebrating their 5th anniversary this year
  • Release date: Friday, August 14, 2026, at 19:00
  • Comic Market 108

Companies mentioned:株式会社viviON、けもみみりふれっ!、VHS City、comipo、viviON BLUE

04 Limited Sazabys releases “VIEW,” its first EP in about 1 year and 8 months! A new work heralding a fresh start is now complete!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • The package features 3 new songs and a cover, for a total of 04 tracks.
  • A solo tour of 9 shows, the first in about 1 year and a half, will also be held.
  • COZA-2339-40 / ¥4,444 (tax in)

Companies mentioned:04 Limited Sazabys、B-DASH、日本コロムビア株式会社

Popular illustrator VTuber 虹深°ぬふ is set to release an instructional illustration book that funly explains “tips for drawing character illustrations”! It also includes a conversation with しぐれうい!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • More than 380,000 channel subscribers
  • Price: 2,090 yen (10% tax included)
  • 128 pages of main text

Companies mentioned:株式会社KADOKAWA、MillionProduction、Amazon.co.jp、アニメイト、ゲーマーズ、カドスト

MyGO!!!!!’s “迷子集会” on the Road, 第三弾 - 日常の築葉書 - Saitama Performance: Event Report

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • Price: 1,650 yen per session
  • Limited-production edition with Blu-ray: 13,200 yen (tax included)
  • Regular edition: 1,650 yen (tax included)
  • Limited-quantity deluxe edition: 15,400 yen (tax included)
  • Limited-production edition with Blu-ray: 9,900 yen (tax included)
  • Regular edition: 3,300 yen (tax included)
  • Limited edition of 5,000 copies: 19,800 yen (tax included)
  • Regular edition: 8,800 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ブシロード、株式会社ブシロードミュージック、MyGO!!!!!、BanG Dream!

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(5)

China’s AI hardware price surge spreads to 3C rentals, with demand doubling

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Growing AI demand in China and rising hardware prices have sharply increased demand for 3C product rentals. Rentals of high-performance PCs and smartphones for concerts have risen particularly sharply, prompting companies to bring forward inventory purchases as a cost-control measure.

Companies mentioned:惠租、咔麼租賃

Apple officially teams up with Alibaba! Apple Intelligence integrates Qwen, and Siri can call it directly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Apple and Alibaba are teaming up to integrate Tongyi Qianwen into the China version of Apple Intelligence, allowing Siri and writing tools to call it directly. The move marks a shift in Apple’s AI strategy and gives Alibaba’s technology backing from an international ecosystem.

Companies mentioned:アリババ、百度、ロイター、ウォールストリートジャーナル、フィナンシャル・タイムズ

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