華爾街日報: 蘋果 tests China-made chips for iPhone and MacBook amid memory shortage
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The second memory-chip plant
Companies mentioned：蘋果、長鑫存儲、惠普、宏碁、華爾街日報
2026-08-09 21:00–24:00 JST
51 received, 51 listed, 4 sources
One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 46 items from 3 sources; Japan, 5 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（25）
Typhoon White Dolphin continues to weaken; sea warning to be lifted at 11:30 p.m.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 11:30 p.m.
- Moving at 14 to 17 kilometers per hour
- Original中心氣壓980百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center of 28 meters per second
- Average radius of seventh-level winds: 150 kilometers
- Typhoon No. 13 Baihaifen
- Typhoon Changhong, the 15th typhoon
- Typhoon Bailu, the 16th typhoon
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央社
Original伊朗最高領袖行蹤成謎 國營媒體：總統近期見過他
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Around the start of his third year in office
- Late July
- Early August
- Feb. 28
Companies mentioned：伊朗、伊朗總統、裴澤斯基安、最高領袖、穆吉塔巴‧哈米尼、穆吉塔巴、哈米尼、Ali Khamenei、巴斯杰、Basij
Keelung adds pumps to prevent flooding on Aisi Road; Hsieh Kuo-liang: alerts to be issued during high tides
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The number had risen to 4 by evening
- Another period of high tides is expected on the 25th
Companies mentioned：基隆市政府、中央社
澤倫斯基: Up to 50,000 北韓 troops to be deployed to 俄羅斯
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 30,000 to 50,000 北韓 personnel
- About 14,000 troops
Companies mentioned：澤倫斯基、Volodymyr Zelenskyy、北韓、俄羅斯、南韓、基輔、普丁、Vladimir Putin、平壤、金正恩、庫斯克州、Kursk、莫斯科
Lee Yi-yang criticizes treatment of Taiwan at atomic bombing ceremony as diminishing its status; 長崎市 says it was the same as last year, with no downgrade
Summary not yet available
Facts
- This year, Taiwan was assigned the same "overseas seat" as last year
Companies mentioned：長崎市、朝日新聞、廣島市
Kao Wei-yuan faces controversy over taking part in overseas university president selection after reappointment; sends apology to Tsinghua community
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：国立清大、清华人
Reports say Turkey restricts merchant ships entering the Black Sea; officials say passage remains smooth
彭博 reported restrictions on merchant shipping following attacks in the Black Sea, but Turkish officials denied the report. Officials stressed that passage remains smooth under the Montreux Convention and that Turkey has only implemented temporary safety measures.
Facts
- Turkish officials deny restricting merchant ships entering the Black Sea, stressing that passage remains smooth.
- Turkey implements temporary measures in response to the security situation.
- The Montreux Convention guarantees the right of free passage for civilian vessels.
- Turkey's foreign minister calls on Russia and Ukraine to halt attacks in the Black Sea.
Companies mentioned：彭博、路透社
Israeli prime minister rejects U.S. 15-point Gaza plan, says troops will withdraw only after 哈瑪斯 disarms completely
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 15-point Gaza plan
- Original以色列國會大選預計今年10月舉登場
Companies mentioned：以色列、美國、哈瑪斯、巴勒斯坦治理機構、加薩走廊和平理事會
Indonesia busts smuggling of 1.3 tons of ketamine worth NT$3.7 billion; detained crew includes Taiwanese nationals
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1.3 metric tons of ketamine seized
- Worth more than NT$3.7 billion
- About NT$3.75 billion
- All 8 crew members aboard the vessel have been detained
Companies mentioned：金勝號、印尼國家緝毒局、法新社、安塔拉社、坦尚尼亞
Typhoon White Dolphin makes landfall in Zhejiang; showers likely in central and southern Taiwan over the coming week
Summary not yet available
Facts
- On land about 230 kilometers north-northeast of Matsu
- Moving at 14 to 17 kilometers per hour
- Original中心氣壓980百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center of 28 meters per second
- Average radius of seventh-level winds: 150 kilometers
- More than 300 millimeters in Taichung's mountainous areas
- Strong gusts, with average winds of force 6 or gusts of force 8 or above
Companies mentioned：交通部中央氣象署
Taipei Yongfeng Wangbao professional team wins the Taipei stop of the T3X Taiwan League
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Takes home NT$100,000 in prize money
Companies mentioned：台北永豐旺寶3x3職業隊、高雄健生活旺寶3x3職業隊、台北富邦勇士、台灣3x3國家培訓白隊、台灣3x3國家培訓藍隊
Original長崎原爆典禮台灣待遇惹議 日網友質疑「顧忌中國」
Summary not yet available
Facts
- (Editor: Zhang Zhixuan)1150809
Companies mentioned：長崎市、廣島、台灣、中國、中央社、台北駐福岡經濟文化辦事處、東日本大震災、能登半島地震、熊本
Sandimen Paiwan harvest festival gets underway; 周春米 dances with tribal members and offers prayers for sustainability
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Repair project funding supported by 原民會 totals NT$360 million
- Reconstruction of 口社大橋 has been approved and put out to tender, with funding of NT$270 million
- Original縣府編列6700多萬元辦理地籍分割
Companies mentioned：周春米、原民會、曾智勇Ljaucu．Zingrur、伍麗華、卓榮泰、口社大橋、三地門鄉公所
Original路透民調：6成美國人支持加強監管社群媒體公司
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 61% of respondents believe social media companies need stricter regulation
- Companies could face fines of up to US$1.4 trillion (about NT$45 trillion)
- 70% say the time they spend on these platforms is enjoyable
- Only 35% say these experiences make them feel stressed
- 52% say they spend too much time on social media platforms each day
- 43% disagree
Companies mentioned：Meta Platforms、谷歌（Google）、YouTube、TikTok、Snap、NetChoice
Typhoon White Dolphin makes landfall in Zhejiang, China, with maximum winds of force 14
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Maximum winds reach force 14
- As of 6 p.m. yesterday, 98,900 people had been evacuated across Fujian province
- Nearly 80,000 people have also been evacuated in Taizhou, Zhejiang
- More than 30,000 people evacuated in Shanghai
- A total of 44 airports are expected to be affected
- A total of 1,384 flights canceled
Companies mentioned：央視網、中國中央氣象台、上鐵集團、上海浦東、虹橋機場、寧波機場
New Taipei mayoral election strategy: Lee Chuan and Su Chiao-hui each setting their own pace
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Visit all 29 districts
- 4.04 million New Taipei City residents
- Development projects in Yingge over the past 10 years
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨
台糖: Will stop purchasing imported crude oil in the second half of the year and independently import soybeans to produce finished oil
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 2,881 metric tons of related finished products and inventory have been withdrawn from sale and placed under control
- Crude oil purchased by 台糖 from 中聯 must pass inspection after being sealed in a tank before being transported to the Xiaogang plant for production. Of the previous deliveries, the first, on May 11, was rejected after tests found benzo[a]pyrene levels above the contractual limit of 2.0 ppb
- From July 8 through July 29, all 20 inspections passed
Companies mentioned：台糖、中聯、福懋、經濟部、食藥署、高雄市衛生局、衛福部
Diplomat stationed in Geneva suspected of bullying; 外交部 forms task force and launches investigation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Drove colleagues after drinking at speeds of up to 140 kilometers per hour
- Caused staff at the office to receive 2 inquiries from 日內瓦警方
Companies mentioned：駐日內瓦辦事處、外交部、中央社、日內瓦警方
Singapore marks 61 years of independence; tens of thousands gather at stadium as national narrative takes center stage
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Singapore's 61st anniversary of independence
- Can accommodate more than 40,000 spectators
- Ethnic Chinese make up 3/4 of the population
Companies mentioned：人民行動黨
Revolutionary Guards demand that 美國 meet Iran's conditions or the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 美國 in late February
- A ceasefire agreement in April
- A memorandum paving the way for peace talks was reached in June
Companies mentioned：伊朗革命衛隊、伊朗外交部長阿拉奇、伊朗最高國家安全委員會、塔斯尼姆通訊社、美國、以色列、阿曼、黎巴嫩、巴勒斯坦、葉門、伊拉克
Army Logistics Command responds to dropped grenade: securing strap came loose when quick-release lock opened; no fuze or explosive charge was fitted
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Transporting 8-inch grenades
Companies mentioned：陸軍後勤指揮部、第五地區支援指揮部
"Passing on the Lamp: Looking Up Across Sixty and One Hundred Years" commemorative exhibition opens, retracing Hsing Yun's propagation of Buddhism
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 佛光山 over the past 60 years
- Nearly 300 temples and Buddhist centers worldwide
- 27 Buddhist colleges
- 5 universities
- 27 art museums
- Available at 88% of the regular price
Companies mentioned：佛光山、佛光緣美術館、佛光山文化院、佛光山寺
Taiwan missing from 光州雙年展 digital promotional materials; 文化部 protests
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2026 光州雙年展
Companies mentioned：光州雙年展、國美館、文化部、NTMOFA、Taiwan Pavilion
Typhoon White Dolphin disrupts China Airlines flights to and from Shanghai
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 260 kilometers north-northeast of Matsu
- Moving at 17 kilometers per hour
- Original中心氣壓968百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center of 30 meters per second
- Average radius of force-7 winds: 200 kilometers
- Average radius of force-10 winds: 70 kilometers
Companies mentioned：中華航空
Taiwan | 風傳媒（15）
Li Yiyang storms out! Taiwan says Nagasaki city government “demeaned its national status”; former senior national security official asks: Why not protest to Japan’s Foreign Ministry?
At Nagasaki’s atomic bomb peace ceremony, Taiwan’s delegation was seated outside the diplomatic corps, a move seen as demeaning Taiwan’s national status. Taiwan’s representative to Japan, Li Yiyang, led the delegation in walking out in protest and sent only a lower-ranking official to attend, sparking a diplomatic dispute.
Egg prices rise again, up 3 yuan per catty! Wholesale prices hit a nearly 2-year high; multiple causes revealed: heat and typhoons disrupt supply
Original台湾の卵価格が1台斤あたり3元値上げされ、卸売価格が2年ぶりの高値に達した。高温と台風による需給逼迫が主因で、消費者への影響が懸念される。
Han Kuang with the troops》Civilian trucks transport ammunition! Commander Chiu Chih-feng personally conducts inspections and issues “2 directives” to boost troop morale
During the Han Kuang 42 exercise, the Second Operational Area transported ammunition in civilian cargo trucks. Lt. Gen. Chiu Chih-feng conducted safety inspections and boosted morale, while security was tightened following an accident.
Heads to the US to interview for a university presidency just 3 days after being reappointed! Kao Wei-yuan responds for the first time to “looking for another job while still employed”: “The position did pique my curiosity”
Tsing Hua University President Kao Wei-yuan traveled to the US to interview for the University of Hawaii presidency just 3 days after being reappointed, sparking controversy over “looking for another job while still employed.” He responded for the first time, acknowledging his curiosity about differences in workplace culture.
Companies mentioned：夏威夷大學馬諾阿分校
Is the US using this tactic to keep the yen from falling? Kuo Cheng-liang says “the IMF will consider it cheating”: “No one can keep playing this way forever”
The yen has fallen to a 40-year low, and the US and Japan are considering joint intervention through the FIMA mechanism. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang warned that the move could be viewed as cheating by the IMF and cannot be sustained over the long term, reflecting financial interdependence and structural tensions between the US and Japan.
Companies mentioned：IMF、美國財政部
Are South Korean retail investors unfazed by the plunge? After the market rout, $70 billion reportedly poured in against the trend; expert reveals 1 move by foreign investors: aggressively adding to positions
South Korea’s stock market plunged in July as high leverage backfired, but nearly $70 billion in spot-market funds continued to flow in, signaling investor optimism. An expert said foreign investors were net sellers of nearly $100 billion; the market is undergoing deleveraging, while value-investing opportunities are emerging.
Companies mentioned：台積電、三星、國巨、聯發科
Would Lu Shiow-yen have little chance against Lai Ching-te in 2028? Wu Tzu-chia points to 2 fatal flaws: “She doesn’t look like someone who wants to be president”
Political commentator Wu Tzu-chia said Lu Hsiu-yen would have little chance of winning even if she challenged Lai Ching-te in the 2028 Taiwan presidential election, citing divisions in the Kuomintang and a lack of a vision for the country as challenges. Lai Ching-te's chances of reelection remain high.
Companies mentioned：美麗島電子報、風傳媒、震傳媒
Analysis: Carcinogenic oil case involving Chung Lien has “not dealt a major blow to the DPP”; Wu Tzu-chia reveals the green camp’s strategy: make the Taiwan People’s Party disappear from the battlefield
A poll released by Taiwan’s Formosa Electronic News showed that the Chung Lien oil case has had limited impact on the Democratic Progressive Party’s election prospects. Wu Tzu-chia said the DPP is consolidating its base by creating conflict, while the Taiwan People’s Party is in a weak position.
Companies mentioned：美麗島電子報、國立台灣大學社會科學院、趨勢民意調查公司
On the “auspicious day” of Reiwa 8, August 8, Kang Yu-cheng attends the Hachioji Festival to witness the happy moments of 190 couples
On Aug. 8, Reiwa 8, 190 newlywed couples submitted marriage registrations in Hachioji City, Tokyo, on an “auspicious day.” A visiting delegation led by Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng took part in the Hachioji Festival, promoting cultural exchanges between Taiwan and Japan.
Su Chiao-hui presents a blueprint for North Coast development in Tamsui, proposing a medical park and smart technology cluster to build a new industrial corridor
Su Chiao-hui, a candidate for New Taipei City mayor, held a grassroots forum with council candidate Yu Ming-yen and announced a plan to build a medical park and a smart-tech industrial cluster on the North Coast. The aim is to encourage young people to settle there and revitalize the region.
Backing “pet dad” Lai Jui-lung! Veterinarians and pet industry form a support group, promoting “four guarantees” to build a happy city for pets
Veterinarians and members of Kaohsiung’s pet industry formed a support group for candidate Lai Jui-lung, promoting a “four guarantees” policy to build a city where people and pets thrive together and highlighting the strategic importance of the pet economy.
Building an all-ages park to make Zuoying and Nanzi a great place to settle! Huang Wen-chih opens a “bubble splash park” with a giant slide and bubble pool
Kaohsiung City Councilor Huang Wen-chih held a family water-play event in Houjin, Nanzi, featuring a giant slide and a bubble pool. The event promotes the development of an all-ages-friendly park and a more family-friendly living environment.
Supporting 9,599 student-years over 30 years, Kaohsiung City Government and charities help disadvantaged students pursue their dreams
The Kaohsiung City Government and charitable organizations held a student aid event, marking 30 years of support for 9,599 disadvantaged students. They provided NT$2.153 million in scholarships this semester and are also promoting a youth self-reliance market.
Companies mentioned：高雄市慈善團體聯合總會
Tainan team officially kicks off! Chen Ting-fei campaign headquarters unveils organizational structure, calling for unity ahead of 2026 and a relay effort for 2028
The Democratic Progressive Party’s Tainan City chapter announced the official establishment of Chen Ting-fei’s campaign headquarters, with Lai Ching-te as honorary chair and Huang Wei-che as chair. The organization is pooling central and local support to prepare for the 2026 and 2028 elections. The move underscores the party’s determination to unite and pass the torch between generations, carrying considerable political symbolism.
Don’t dismiss rapidly worsening astigmatism as just nearsightedness: Sun Chi-chin joins the unveiling of Keelung Chang Gung’s keratoconus center
Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital has established a keratoconus center, jointly inaugurated by Vice President Sun Chi-chin and Deputy Mayor Chiu Pei-lin. The center brings together resources from 4 specialties to provide early diagnosis and treatment, with particular importance for adolescents and allergy sufferers.
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（6）
This week’s trading notes: US inflation data, UK GDP and Australia’s interest rate decision
This week, attention is focused on U.S. inflation and consumer data, U.K. GDP, and the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision. Market participants are watching closely because these indicators could signal the direction of future monetary policy.
Companies mentioned：Barclays、Cisco、Microsoft、Meta、Alphabet
Wildfires spread rapidly in Canada; 20,000 people flee overnight
A major wildfire has broken out in Canada's British Columbia, forcing more than 20,000 people to evacuate in an emergency. The fire has generated fire-induced thunderstorms, heightening the risk of secondary disasters, and the situation is serious, with numerous homes damaged.
Wall Street Journal: Apple tests memory chips from 長鑫存儲 for iPhone and MacBook
Apple is testing memory chips from China’s 長鑫存儲 to address supply pressures driven by AI demand. The move requires White House approval and is constrained by production capacity and technology restrictions.
Companies mentioned：長鑫存儲、美光、SK海力士、三星電子、惠普、宏碁
A turning point after South Korean stocks plunged 40%? Deleveraging is more than halfway complete, and KOSPI valuation hits a record low
Volatility in South Korea’s stock market has eased after a 40% plunge, deleveraging is more than halfway complete, and the KOSPI valuation has hit a record low. Foreign investors remain cautious, but 高盛 sees 90% upside potential as the market shifts from retail to institutional dominance.
Companies mentioned：摩根士丹利、安本資產管理、Arkevium資本、鄧普頓環球投資、高盛
China’s foundries seize the moment and rise! SMIC, Hua Hong and 晶合集成 break into the global top 10
中芯国際, 華虹宏力, and 晶合集成, 3 Chinese foundries, made the global top 10 by revenue in the first quarter of 2026, amid growing demand for mature-process chips. As 台積電 races ahead in advanced processes, Chinese companies are filling supply gaps and increasing their presence in the global market.
Companies mentioned：台積電、サムスン電子、中芯国際、華虹宏力、晶合集成、TrendForce、SEMI
OpenAI’s mysterious AI hardware revealed! “Doughnut” smart speaker set to arrive in 2027, priced at up to $400
OpenAI plans to launch a circular AI smart speaker called “Donut” in 2027. It will work with Johnny Ive's design firm and sell for $300–$400. Intellectual property litigation with Apple is also underway.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Apple、Amazon、Google
Japan | PR TIMES（5）
【Archive Now Available】The “Furusato Nozei Survey Findings Presentation” is now available on YouTube〜From points to stories. Watch anytime to learn strategies for a turning point in this 90-minute presentation〜
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Survey findings from 327 municipalities nationwide (valid responses)
- Original9割超（92.8%）が「とても参考になった」「参考になった」と回答
- The same program as the first session (about 90 minutes)
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会、プレイネクストラボ株式会社、株式会社サンカクキカク、BIPROGY株式会社
【Aug. 11 (holiday, Tue.)】Cream of Rice “YAOKI” to exhibit at one of Japan’s largest bodybuilding competitions! Sample new products and buy them at special prices!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Ready by adding water and mixing for just about 30 seconds
- Save up to ¥4,920! Special event venue sale
- Taking place on Aug. 11, 2026 (holiday, Tue.)
Companies mentioned：株式会社YAOKI、REYS、ZeniX、フジテレビ
Launch of a photo generator creation service for photo-posting social media campaigns
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Production fee: from ¥290,000 (excluding tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社YONDE、X、Instagram
Release of new アイハイウェイ features
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Appendix: Overview of new features (1,726KB)
Companies mentioned：西日本高速道路株式会社、NEXCO西日本情報テクノロジー株式会社、アイハイウェイ
Major update announced for the Gundam arcade card game “Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base”! Service to begin in February 2027 under the latest Arsenal series title, “Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Commander”!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 play…200 yen
- 1 additional card purchase…100 yen
- Open beta test to be held at about 40 amusement facilities and other venues nationwide
- From Aug. 28, 2026 (Fri.) to Dec. 20 (Sat.)
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイ、創通、サンライズ、MBS