Taiwan | 中央社 CNA (continued)（85）
Foreign investors net-buy NT$51.7 billion in Taiwan stocks, adding 64,000 lots of 中鋼, the most Published 2026-08-10 17:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Foreign and mainland Chinese investors (excluding foreign proprietary traders) posted net purchases of NT$51.715 billion 中鋼: 64,052 lots 群創: 48,103 lots 華新: 32,071 lots 華航: 78,294 lots 南亞: 22,708 lots 第一金: 17,899 lots Negative cash flow of $700 million in 2026 That figure will reach $47 billion in 2027 Cash flow at the 4 major companies remains positive, at $6.8 billion Companies mentioned：中鋼、群創、華新、華航、南亞、第一金、台積電、輝達、Google
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Peng Jinlong: Trusts are more than financial products; they should be a vital source of support for people of all ages Published 2026-08-10 17:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The number of beneficiaries of senior-care trusts has grown from more than 5,000 in the past to 220,000 The value of trust assets has also topped NT$22 trillion Companies mentioned：金管會、信託公會
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China's rare-earth exports to Japan plunged 51% in the first half, with dysprosium and terbium falling to zero Published 2026-08-10 17:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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China's exports to Japan of 7 regulated rare earths fell 51% from a year earlier China's exports of regulated rare earths to Japan plunged 81% in June from a year earlier Rare-earth exports to the United States also fell 28% from a year earlier Overall rare-earth exports worldwide fell 16% Companies mentioned：中國海關總署、日經新聞、中國商務部
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11 works selected for Golden Horse film project market; new projects by Lin Chun-yang and Zero Chou included Published 2026-08-10 17:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 11 works were selected The winners will be announced on Nov. 19 The 2026 金馬創投會議 will be held in Taipei from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19 Companies mentioned：金馬創投會議、金馬執委會
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Continuing education for medical personnel counts as work hours; 衛福部 says both in-person and online courses qualify Published 2026-08-10 17:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Medical personnel must renew their licenses every 6 years and complete 120 hours of continuing education during that period Companies mentioned：衛福部、台大醫院
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WTT Europe Grand Smash gets underway, led by Lin Yun-Ju and Cheng I-Ching Published 2026-08-10 17:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Only 4 Grand Smash tournaments are held each year Grand Smash-level tournaments have 64 spots each in the men's and women's singles draws The doubles events each have 32 spots Companies mentioned：WTT、世界桌球職業大聯盟
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台達電 and 光寶科 post year-over-year and month-over-month revenue growth in July, setting new highs Published 2026-08-10 17:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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台達電 reports July revenue of NT$67.073 billion Up 47.7% from a year earlier Also up 2.2% from June 台達電's revenue for the first 7 months totaled NT$409.682 billion Up 42.1% year over year 光寶科 also reported July revenue of NT$19.005 billion today Up 37.61% year over year Up 1.9% month over month 光寶科's revenue for the first 7 months of this year totaled NT$115.117 billion Up 26.99% year over year Companies mentioned：台達電、光寶科
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Ukrainian drones penetrate more than 1,000 kilometers into Russia; officials say 12 killed and 39 injured Published 2026-08-10 17:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A drone attack in the industrial city of 下卡姆斯克 (Nizhnekamsk) has killed 12 people A drone attack in the industrial city of 下卡姆斯克 (Nizhnekamsk) has left...39 people injured 韃靼自治共和國 is more than 1,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border 俄羅斯國防部 said 456 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight 烏克蘭空軍 said Russian forces launched 126 drones in an overnight attack Russian shelling of a village in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region (Kharkiv) killed 5 people Russian forces also attacked the frontline Kherson region (Kherson) with a drone, hitting a taxi and killing a man Companies mentioned：韃靼自治共和國、下卡姆斯克、俄羅斯國防部、烏克蘭空軍、聯合國
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旭然's July revenue hits a new high, boosted by orders from semiconductor customers' new European plant Published 2026-08-10 17:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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July revenue was NT$85.04 million Up 39% from June Up 67% from a year earlier Revenue for the first 7 months totaled NT$429 million Up 17% from a year earlier Companies mentioned：旭然
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佳世達 shifts to AI; high-end server shipments set for the fourth quarter Published 2026-08-10 17:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Revenue topped NT$10 billion for two consecutive quarters Second-quarter revenue grew 19% from a year earlier Second-quarter consolidated revenue was NT$52.73 billion Up 2% from the first quarter Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$594 million Up 87% from the first quarter Earnings per share were NT$0.38 First-half consolidated revenue was NT$104.3 billion Up 1% from a year earlier Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$911 million Up 9% from a year earlier Earnings per share were NT$0.58 Companies mentioned：佳世達
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A corrugated-metal chemical plant in Guanyin, Taoyuan, engulfed in flames; firefighters use aerial monitors to douse the blaze and prevent it from spreading Published 2026-08-10 17:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：桃園消防局、桃園市政府消防局
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Original 打造越南出口基地計畫遇挫 Shein中國供應鏈難取代 Published 2026-08-10 17:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 中國快時尚跨境電商Shein在胡志明市附近租下15公頃倉儲設施 Equivalent in size to 21 soccer fields Known for selling $5 tops and $10 dresses Original 美國對許多中國商品加徵的關稅一度飆升至145% The rented area has been reduced to 6 hectares Original 美國加徵12.5%新關稅 Profit per item is as low as 1 yuan Shein's 273 million consumers Invested more than 10 billion yuan in Guangdong About $1.5 billion Original 該公司第1季美國市場營收下滑14% Original 歐洲聯盟（EU）上月對低價跨境電商進口商品徵收3歐元關稅 Companies mentioned：Shein、美國、越南、中國、川普、路透社、美國德拉瓦大學、廣州市政府、歐洲聯盟
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Malaysian foreign minister: Myanmar willing to take back 5,000 refugees; boats to be arranged for repatriation Published 2026-08-10 17:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Myanmar had agreed to take back 5,000 Myanmar refugees verified by Malaysia. No timetable has been set, and personal safety will be assessed as a priority.
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The Myanmar government has expressed willingness to take back 5,000 Myanmar refugees verified by Malaysia. A total of 193,824 Myanmar refugees and asylum seekers are registered in Malaysia. Malaysia is not a signatory to the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan attended celebrations for the 59th ASEAN Day. Original
South Korea's major semiconductor cluster plan; Lee Jae-myung says a blitz is essential Published 2026-08-10 17:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is pushing the “Mega Project,” calling for semiconductor clusters to be developed at “blitzkrieg” speed and directing that the functions of the military airport in Kaohsiung be transferred by 2028.
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Original 看好台灣富裕客群 萬事達卡推頂級卡搶市 Published 2026-08-10 17:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Original 萬事達卡宣布將於明年在台灣推出頂級「世界傳奇卡」，搶攻資產25萬至500萬美元的富裕客群市場。
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Lawyer 陳昱瑄 accused of defrauding Tzu Chi of more than 1 billion; National Bar Association: Strongest condemnation Published 2026-08-10 17:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Defrauding 慈濟基金會 of more than 1 billion Companies mentioned：陳昱瑄、全國律師聯合會、慈濟基金會、彰化律師公會、台中地檢署、台中地院、律師懲戒委員會
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Pingtung County braces for torrential rain; localized heavy rain expected in the south, Yilan and areas north of Hsinchu Published 2026-08-10 17:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Localized heavy rain or torrential rain expected in Pingtung County today Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央社
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林宸佑 implicated in alleged Chinese spy case; Kaohsiung High Prosecutors Office indicts retired military personnel accused of accepting bribes Published 2026-08-10 17:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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In July, the New Taipei City Field Division of the Investigation Bureau asked prosecutors to direct an investigation into a man surnamed Hsu on suspicion of violating the National Secrets Protection Act and other laws The investigation concluded on the 7th Companies mentioned：中天、PPRIT
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ASEAN Business and Finance / ASEAN News Brief, Aug. 10, 2026 Published 2026-08-10 17:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Digital economy output successfully reaches the 2030 target of 30% of GDP The country will attract as much as US$200 billion to US$300 billion in foreign direct investment over the next 5 years More than 75% of the capital in foreign direct investment Foreign exchange reserves recently hit a record high of US$4.2 billion Foreign exchange reserves can cover about 5.17 months of import demand Public debt servicing expenditure Companies mentioned：越南計畫投資部、世界銀行、World Bank、新加坡公共醫療機構控股公司、MOH Holdings、亞洲護理獎學金、ANS、義安理工學院、南洋理工學院、菲律賓中央銀行、BSP、菲律賓安全銀行、緬甸食用油進口與分銷監督委員會、緬甸消費者事務局、馬來西亞國家銀行、阿都拉昔、Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour、泰國雞蛋價格、泰國雞蛋農民協會、泰國內貿易廳、柬埔寨國家航空、Air Cambodia、波音公司、柬中時報、印尼主權財富基金、Danantara、JBS、日經亞洲、經濟合作暨發展組織、聯合國糧農組織
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Taiwan dollar rises 5.7 cents to close at 32.231 Published 2026-08-10 17:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closes at 32.231 Rises 5.7 cents Trading value of US$1.223 billion Original
Thai local official shot dead; former lawmaker arrested, says he opened fire after failing to collect debt Published 2026-08-10 16:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Charalong said he opened fire because Thongchai refused to repay his debt of about 11 million baht. Charalong also told her that Thongchai refused to repay the 11 million baht he owed him (about NT$10.74 million), so he decided to shoot him. Companies mentioned：暖武里府行政機構、泰國公民黨、為泰黨、泰自豪黨、曼谷郵報、BBC、民族報
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4-year-old suffers severe bleeding from cut hand; Luodong police officer carries child to fire station to buy time for lifesaving treatment Published 2026-08-10 16:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：羅東鎮公所、公正派出所、宜蘭縣警察局、羅東分局
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日月光投控 posts record July revenue as demand for advanced packaging and testing remains strong Published 2026-08-10 16:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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July consolidated revenue, unaudited, was NT$73.784 billion Up 12.2% month on month Up 43.2% year on year Revenue for the first 7 months totaled NT$438.509 billion Up 25.13% year on year Unaudited revenue from packaging, testing and materials was NT$47.524 billion Up 9.3% month on month Up 49.5% year on year This year, capital spending on facilities and equipment will each be increased by another US$1 billion Overall capital spending raised to US$8.5 billion Increased by another US$2 billion The market expects the holding company’s capital spending this year to exceed US$10 billion Close to US$10.5 billion Annual revenue from LEAP services is expected to exceed the previously estimated US$3.5 billion Companies mentioned：日月光投控
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Original 幼童不願就坐、繫安全帶 加拿大波特航空班機取消 Published 2026-08-10 16:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：波特航空、Porter Airlines
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Hong Kong continues to swelter, with temperatures reaching 39.1 degrees Celsius in some areas Published 2026-08-10 16:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Temperatures reached as high as 39.1 degrees Celsius in some areas Temperatures in most local areas exceeded 35 degrees 天文台 recorded 39.8 degrees in Sheung Shui yesterday 天文台 headquarters recorded 36.9 degrees Companies mentioned：天文台
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Taipei City government spokesperson 李政軒 resigns; deputy spokesperson 魏汶萱 promoted Published 2026-08-10 16:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：台北市政府、世新大學、三立新聞台、中天新聞台
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國巨 posts another record in July revenue as AI growth drives structural shift Published 2026-08-10 16:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Unaudited consolidated revenue in July was NT$16.131 billion NT$15.359 billion in June Up 5% month on month Up 51.5% from the same period in 2025 Unaudited revenue for the first 7 months totaled NT$98.753 billion Up 32.5% year on year Original 產能利用率，從第2季平均8成多提高到90%以上 Companies mentioned：國巨
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Original 聖文森總理佛萊代11日訪台 總統府周邊交管 Published 2026-08-10 16:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 慶祝聖文森與台灣建交45週年 Original 佛萊代伉儷預計11日到16日訪問台灣 The first phase of vehicle restrictions will take effect tomorrow at 3 p.m. The second phase will run from 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow Some public parking spaces for cars and motorcycles will be closed from 6 p.m. tonight until 6 p.m. tomorrow Companies mentioned：聖文森及格瑞那丁、台灣、總統府、台北市警察局中正第一分局、外交部
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South Korean delivery workers’ union stages protest outside post office over workplace injury and sweltering working conditions Published 2026-08-10 16:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The perceived temperature exceeded 37 degrees Celsius At least 4 weeks of treatment needed Companies mentioned：民主勞總全國宅配工會、郵政事業本部、進步黨
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17 years after the disaster, Sunlight Xiaolin rebuilds and creates a low-carbon sustainable farm Published 2026-08-10 16:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：日光小林社區、蓋婭智壤科技
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聯強 sees AI effects spreading downstream to businesses and is very optimistic about the second half Published 2026-08-10 16:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2nd-quarter net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$3.909 billion Nearly 2 times higher than the same period last year Revenue from commercial value-added services and semiconductor businesses grew 151% and 164% year on year, respectively 聯強’s consumer electronics and mobile phone businesses posted 2nd-quarter revenue growth of 20% and 45% year on year, respectively 2nd-quarter net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$3.909 billion, up 32.2% quarter on quarter It also grew 1.97 times from the same period last year Earnings per share were NT$2.34 After-tax earnings per share for the first half totaled NT$4.12 聯強 also reported July revenue of NT$72.339 billion Down 5.3% month on month Up sharply by 126% from the same period last year Companies mentioned：聯強、CSP
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河村勇輝 joins the NBA’s Clippers, could team up with 八村壘 to form a Japanese connection Published 2026-08-10 16:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 現年25歲的河村勇輝 For 2 years Totaling US$28 million Companies mentioned：NBA、洛杉磯快艇隊、芝加哥公牛隊、印第安納溜馬隊、FIBA
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Foreign investors bought a net NT$26.6 billion last week, ending 6 straight weeks of selling; 緯創 led purchases with 75,000 lots Published 2026-08-10 16:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Foreign investors bought a net NT$26.69 billion in the Taiwan stock market last week 緯創: 75,074 lots 長榮航: 72,372 lots 鴻海: 65,660 lots 聯電: 127,627 lots 台企銀: 121,279 lots 第一金: 88,668 lots Foreign investors’ cumulative net sales totaled NT$1.6633 trillion Foreign investors held shares with a total market value of NT$69.6082 trillion Representing 48.2% of the market value of all listed shares Companies mentioned：緯創、長榮航、鴻海、聯電、台企銀、第一金
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公視 funding faces possible cuts and freezes; 無國界記者組織 and others urge withdrawal of proposal Published 2026-08-10 16:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：無國界記者組織、全球公共媒體聯盟、公視、TaiwanPlus、Reporters Without Borders、Public Media Alliance
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Myanmar questions need for ASEAN special envoy, refuses unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi Published 2026-08-10 16:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The civil war is estimated to have claimed 100,000 lives 81-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is serving an 18-year prison sentence Companies mentioned：東南亞國家協會（ASEAN）、泰國、菲律賓
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國教院 partners with 運科中心 to improve physical education classes and train sports science talent Published 2026-08-10 16:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The collaboration will last 2 years Companies mentioned：國教院、運科中心、國家教育研究院、國家運動科學中心
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Taipei tests 40 servings of cold noodles; 1 found positive for salmonella and has been taken off shelves Published 2026-08-10 16:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Randomly tests 40 servings of cold noodles 1 tested positive for salmonella A fine of at least NT$30,000 and no more than NT$3 million Companies mentioned：富達零售股份有限公司、OK超商、禾米國際食品股份有限公司
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Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar undergoes medical examination, to remain in hospital for observation for 2 days Published 2026-08-10 16:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：安华、马来西亚首相、路透社、彭亨州
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Electric vehicles become a new favorite in India, with monthly sales repeatedly setting records Published 2026-08-10 16:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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July sales hit a record 327,901 vehicles An annual increase of as much as 66% Just set a record of 306,220 vehicles in June An annual increase of 63% Electric vehicles' overall market penetration rate topped 12% for the first time Electric motorcycles sold 204,362 units in July An annual increase of 88.32% Just 108,516 electric motorcycles were sold in July 2025 Electric three-wheelers recorded sales of 87,055 units in July Compared with 69,477 in the same period last year An increase of 25.3% Electric commercial vehicle sales totaled 3,556 in July Compared with 1,324 in July 2025 Companies mentioned：印度汽車經銷商協會聯合會、Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations、商業標準報、Business Standard
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Tech stocks rally, Nikkei surges more than 1,300 points Published 2026-08-10 16:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged 1,363.51 points, or 2.08% Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged 1,363.51 points, or 2.08%, to close at 66,970.22 The TOPIX rose 25.68 points, or 0.63% The TOPIX rose 25.68 points, or 0.63%, to close at 4,100.61 Companies mentioned：鎧俠、東京威力科創、愛德萬測試
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Economy ministry teams up with retailers to promote food from diplomatic allies, seeking to boost consumer demand and strengthen cooperation Published 2026-08-10 16:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Paraguay has become Taiwan's second-largest source of beef imports Guatemala is Taiwan's largest source of sugar Belize lobster has risen from the fifth-largest import source to the third-largest in a short time Companies mentioned：貴族世家集團、元家企業、艾加咖國際貿易
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Pingtung seizes 800 kilograms of drugs in 7 months; urine test turnaround cut from 14 days to 8 hours Published 2026-08-10 16:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Invested NT$25.7 million Seized 800 kilograms of drugs The average turnaround time for urine test reports was cut from 14 days to completion within 8 hours Worth about NT$800 million Could prevent more than 220,000 people from being exposed to the harms of drugs 522 drug-impaired driving cases uncovered 145 cases in the same period last year Successfully petitioned the court to detain 22 people Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府、屏東縣警察局、屏東地檢署
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Thailand school shooting: slain student's parents choose forgiveness, hope to prevent tragedy from recurring Published 2026-08-10 16:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Leaving 9 people dead 23 people injured The 14-year-old boy suspected of involvement Original 涉嫌犯案的另1名14歲學生 The two have been together since 2009 They have a 12-year-old son Companies mentioned：泰國公共電視台、泰國Amarin TV
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Research firm: iPhone 18 Pro costs surge; older models could also see price hikes Published 2026-08-10 16:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The annual increase is estimated at around 38% Memory's share was about 10% a year ago By the third quarter of 2026, it had rapidly climbed to around 34% It is expected to exceed 40% by the first half of 2027 In the third quarter, the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB is expected to cost about 38% more than the new model in the same period of 2025 Cumulative memory price increases of 5 to 7 times Companies mentioned：Apple、TrendForce
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三大法人 net buy NT$73.167 billion in Taiwan stocks Published 2026-08-10 16:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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三大法人, including 外資及陸資, 投信 and 自營商, were all net buyers, with combined net purchases totaling NT$73.167 billion Taiwan stocks rose 702.85 points today Closing at 44,928.76 points Trading value totaled NT$847.372 billion 自營商 net bought NT$18.468 billion 投信 net bought NT$2.984 billion 外資及陸資 net bought NT$51.715 billion Companies mentioned：三大法人、外資及陸資、投信、自營商
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歐洲太空總署 warns of possible rocket launcher shortage around 2030 Published 2026-08-10 16:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
歐洲太空總署（ESA） warned that surging demand for satellite launches could lead to a shortage of rocket launchers in Europe around 2030. To narrow the competitive gap with the United States and China, ESA is considering boosting production capacity for its mainstay rockets.
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Europe will face a shortage of rocket launchers around 2030 SpaceX founder Elon Musk has transformed the space launch market by cutting costs with reusable rockets. Europe, by contrast, launched only 8. Annual production is currently being gradually raised to 9 to 10 ESA hopes to assess whether it can be further increased to around 15. Companies mentioned：歐洲太空總署、SpaceX、阿利安、義大利製「織女星-C型」
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Groundbreaking held for Tamsui Dazhuwéi Market; Hou You-yi: to transform it into a local community hub Published 2026-08-10 16:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：新北市政府、新北市經發局
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信驊 heads to OCP APAC Summit to showcase open server management architecture Published 2026-08-10 16:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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OpenPRoT is based on the AST1060 security chip Companies mentioned：信驊、OCP
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Passenger's power bank catches fire; 高鐵 says fire was extinguished immediately and train departed as scheduled Published 2026-08-10 16:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：高鐵、台灣高鐵
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Kumamoto Castle to reopen after earthquake damage, with public access resuming from the 13th Published 2026-08-10 16:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 40 additional damaged locations A total of 590 earthquakes with an intensity of 1 or higher The probability is about 30 times the usual level The likelihood of occurrence remains about 50 times the usual level Companies mentioned：熊本市、日本氣象廳、日本富士新聞網（FNN）、朝日電視台
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勞動部 extends employment stabilization measures for 9 industries by another 3 months Published 2026-08-10 16:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Extended by another 3 months through the end of October Each person can receive up to NT$11,500 per month Benefits have been issued to a total of 661 businesses and 11,010 workers Total disbursements of about NT$100 million Companies mentioned：勞動部
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Lawmakers propose special law for online ride-hailing platforms; Transportation Ministry says operators' status is open for discussion Published 2026-08-10 15:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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KMT lawmaker Huang Chien-hao and 18 others recently proposed a draft special law Companies mentioned：Yoxi、和泰移動、Bolt、博歐特台灣、優步福爾摩沙
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Machinery exports grow for 18 consecutive months; industry association says semiconductor and AI applications are driving growth Published 2026-08-10 15:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's machinery exports reached US$3.305 billion in July, marking growth for 18 consecutive months. Strong demand from AI and semiconductors drove robust electronic equipment exports, which hit the second-highest monthly level on record.
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July machinery exports totaled US$3.305 billion Growth for 18 consecutive months Up 29.8% from a year earlier Taiwan's machinery exports totaled about US$21.101 billion in the first 7 months of this year Up 19.1% year on year Up 19.7% from a year earlier July electronic equipment exports totaled US$709 million Original 5月的7.19億美元 July machine tool exports totaled US$178 million Up 0.8% slightly from June Up 8.8% from a year earlier Machine tool exports totaled US$1.156 billion in the first 7 months Down 1.5% from the same period in 2025 United States (25.8% share) Companies mentioned：台灣機械工業同業公會、台灣工具機暨零組件工業同業公會
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Shooting reported again after Thailand campus massacre; police arrest former lawmaker Published 2026-08-10 15:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Two people were injured, and both were taken to hospital for treatment. The case left 9 people dead More than 20 people injured Companies mentioned：Debsirin Nonthaburi School
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Renowned doctor 鄭丞傑 scratched by passenger after disembarking; EVA Airways: Necessary assistance will be provided Published 2026-08-10 15:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：長榮航空、Facebook
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凱西 sparks nostalgia at Cultural Expo, hopes to hold exhibition and look to the future with fans Published 2026-08-10 15:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Brand exhibition opens to the public from the 8th Original 粉絲流淚，她8成以上也跟著流 Companies mentioned：凱西陳、台灣文化創意博覽會、中央社
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Chinese company promotes “Polar Silk Road” Arctic container route to bypass traditional shipping lanes Published 2026-08-10 15:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Eurasia voyage, which previously took 40 days, is cut in half The “Northern Sea Route,” connecting Europe and Asia, is divided into 28 sections A total of 167 ice-class vessels were completed last year Another 164 are expected to be built this year Companies mentioned：海杰航运、金融时报、Rosatom、马士基、Veson Nautical
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The post office again teams up with 義美 mini cream puffs for a co-branded gift box, with a limited run of 10,000 boxes Published 2026-08-10 15:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Limited to 10,000 boxes 3 new Bobo Pigeon stamps The Moonlight Silver version has only a 2% chance Limit of 5 boxes per order Companies mentioned：中華郵政、義美
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Wildfires ease in 華盛頓州, U.S.; evacuated residents gradually return home Published 2026-08-10 15:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Nearly 1,700 firefighters Wildfires have burned about 4,047 hectares of land More than 900 homes were destroyed or seriously damaged As many as 64,000 residents received evacuation orders More than 10,300 hectares of land burned About 18,000 people received evacuation orders Companies mentioned：華盛頓州、斯波坎、路透社、卑詩省、諾威爾斯、法里納齊
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新普 approves a US$20 million capital injection into its Vietnam subsidiary Published 2026-08-10 15:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Cumulative investment of US$60 million Investment balance of about NT$614 million Provides more than 200 million battery packs each year Companies mentioned：新普科技、SIMPLO TECHNOLOGY (VIETNAM)COMPANY LIMITED
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3-month-old in Pingtung dies after nap at childcare center; prosecutors to conduct autopsy on the 11th to determine cause Published 2026-08-10 15:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 3-month-old baby After a nap on the 5th, the baby showed signs including bluish extremities and no heartbeat Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful on the 8th An autopsy will be conducted at 8 a.m. tomorrow to determine the exact cause of death Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府社會處、屏東地檢署、屏東縣長周春米
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和運租車 to list on Aug. 11; auction and subscription volume totals nearly 479,000 lots Published 2026-08-10 15:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Competitive bidding and public subscriptions totaled nearly 479,000 lots Lottery odds were just 3.88% 和運租車 reports preliminary consolidated revenue of NT$2.703 billion for July Up 15.47% month on month Up 7.02% from a year earlier Revenue totaled NT$18.101 billion in the first 7 months Up 5.89% year on year iRent shared mobility surpasses 2 million members Companies mentioned：和運租車、和泰車、和泰集團、HAA勁拍中心、HOT好車、abc好車網、iRent
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From assembly to flight principles, 30 schoolchildren in Nantou get hands-on experience launching drones Published 2026-08-10 15:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Invited 30 elementary school students Companies mentioned：台灣新住民權益關懷協會、民進黨、羅美玲、康壽國小、中興國中
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國票金 vice chairman earns NT$20 million a year; major shareholder First Bank urges review of compensation structure Published 2026-08-10 15:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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國票金 vice chairman's annual salary is NT$20 million First Bank currently holds about 4.16% of 國票金 Companies mentioned：國票金、第一銀行、耐斯集團、台鋼金融科技產業控股公司、台灣中小企銀、合庫商銀、人旺公司、華基國際開發有限公司、華康國際資產管理有限公司
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Ministry of Health and Welfare identifies key issues in 高雄安泰醫院 weight-loss surgery death case Published 2026-08-10 15:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Patient A is a 33-year-old woman Patient B is a 41-year-old woman Companies mentioned：高雄安泰醫院
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Renovation of 阿里山貴賓館 wins award, showcasing heritage preservation achievements Published 2026-08-10 15:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2026 National Excellence in Construction Award, Gold Award in the Best Environment and Culture category Following more than 8 years of investigation, planning, design and construction Companies mentioned：阿里山貴賓館、林業及自然保育署、嘉義分署
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Taiwan stocks rise 702 points to close at 44,928, reclaiming the quarterly moving average at 44,331 Published 2026-08-10 15:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The benchmark market index closed up 702.85 points Closing at 44,928.76 points Climbed back above the quarterly moving average at 44,331 Trading value totaled NT$847.372 billion 台積電 shares rose as much as NT$40 intraday today To NT$2,410 Closed up NT$10 Closed at the day's low of NT$2,380 聯發科 rose NT$60 Closed at NT$3,960 台達電 hit the limit-up price of NT$1,815 Up NT$165 Panel makers 友達 and 群創 both saw trading volume surge past 210,000 lots today Shares hit the limit-up price of NT$27 And NT$52.3 Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、友達、群創、川湖、富邦投顧
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墾青閩南建築 promotes traditional-style weddings and Hanfu experiences, hoping to draw tourists back Published 2026-08-10 15:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：墾丁青年活動中心、蘇拉蜜
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陳瑩 presents policy proposals for new residents in Taitung, including a consultative committee and participatory budgeting Published 2026-08-10 15:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 50 new residents and second-generation residents took part in the exchange Companies mentioned：民進黨、陳瑩、劉櫂豪
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Greens say rumor-mongering warrants an apology; Blues ask whether Chen Shih-chung knew a lawyer was involved in fraud at the time Published 2026-08-10 15:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Defrauded 慈濟基金會 of more than NT$1 billion Companies mentioned：慈濟基金會、BNT
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China robotics leader 宇樹科技 launches IPO subscriptions; lottery odds are 2 in ten thousand Published 2026-08-10 15:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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IPO lottery odds are just 2 to 3 in ten thousand Paper gains could reach about RMB 208,000 Paper gains could reach as much as RMB 351,800 宇樹科技 limits subscriptions to a maximum of 6,000 shares per person 500 shares make up 1 lot The issue price is set at 150.8 yuan per share Subscribers must invest at least 75,400 yuan Newly listed shares in China's stock market gain an average of 276.04% on their first day Newly listed STAR Market stocks gain an average of as much as 466.61% on their first day The IPO offers just over 40.44 million shares Just 10% of total shares outstanding after issuance Companies mentioned：宇樹科技、長鑫科技
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Yunlin Family Support Center transforms summer camp, taking 80 children on a walk through Gukeng and away from the internet Published 2026-08-10 15:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taking 80 children on a walk through Gukeng Supports about 1000 families Cares for 1700 children About 500 are elementary school students A total of 23 activities are planned for this summer vacation alone Companies mentioned：雲林家扶中心、惟仕同濟會
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Ostrich escapes and wanders onto street, suspected of hitting a car; Longtan officers team up to capture it and return it to its owner Published 2026-08-10 15:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 石門派出所8日晚間接獲通報 Zhang Guiyuan received a report while on duty at around 6 p.m. on the 8th Companies mentioned：中央社、桃市警局、龍潭分局、石門派出所
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Landslide in Azumino, Nagano, washes away bridge; 390 people stranded at Mount Tsubakuro to be evacuated today Published 2026-08-10 15:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 390 people were temporarily stranded across 3 accommodation facilities, including a mountain lodge near the summit of Mount Tsubakuro At least 78 people have so far evacuated safely via a temporary bridge There were 86 people stranded at the 3 accommodation facilities and parking lot They included 76 employees Companies mentioned：日本放送協會（NHK）、長野縣政府、安曇野市、JR、安曇野石楠花之湯
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Mobile network slowdown drill: Executive Yuan activates interagency response center at Taipei Main Station Published 2026-08-10 15:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2026 Urban Resilience Exercise Northern Taiwan on the 13th (a total of 14 counties and cities) 2:30 p.m. From 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Companies mentioned：行政院、國家通訊傳播委員會、內政部、新傳、幕僚參謀、外交、國防、財政、經濟、交通、衛福、資通、金融、通傳、苗栗縣、台中市、南投縣、彰化縣、雲林縣、嘉義市、嘉義縣、基隆市、台北市、新北市、桃園市、新竹縣、新竹市、宜蘭縣
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St. Vincent Prime Minister Friday to visit Taiwan on the 11th, marking 45 years of diplomatic ties Published 2026-08-10 15:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between St. Vincent and Taiwan Original 聯合勞工黨（ULP）長達24年的執政 Companies mentioned：聖文森及格瑞那丁、新民主黨、聯合勞工黨
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August electronic and financial futures both rise Published 2026-08-10 14:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taipei stocks rose 702.85 points today Closed at 44928.76 points August electronic futures closed at 2872.45 points Up 63.05 points A positive spread of 11.26 points August financial futures closed at 3188.6 points Up 8.8 points A negative spread of 22.43 points Trading volume was 148 contracts Electronic shares closed at 2861.19 points Up 50.64 points Trading volume was 181 contracts Financial shares closed at 3211.03 points Up 19.29 points Original
August Taiwan stock index futures rise 690 points Published 2026-08-10 14:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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August Taiwan index futures closed at 44987 points, up 690 points Taipei stocks ended the day up 702.85 points Closed at 44928.76 points Original 成交金額新台幣8473.72億元 August futures: 44297 points September futures: 44419 points August Taiwan index futures closed at 44987 points Trading volume was 4萬7244 contracts September futures closed at 45113 points Trading volume was 740 contracts Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
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Original 高雄市鋼鐵廠工安意外 工人換浪板從15公尺高跌落亡 Published 2026-08-10 14:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Fell from a height of about 15 meters A 51-year-old man surnamed Zhang Companies mentioned：高雄市鋼鐵廠、高雄勞工局、高雄市政府勞工局、橋頭地檢署
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Taiwan stocks rise 702.85 points Published 2026-08-10 14:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed up 702.85 points at 44928.76 points A gain of 1.59% Original 成交金額新台幣8473.72億元 The weighted index opened at 44540.71 points Intraday high of 45219.4 points The index excluding financial stocks stood at 40245.61 points Up 663.62 points Clay and kiln stocks gained 1.44% Food stocks fell 0.07% Plastic and petrochemical stocks gained 1.06% Textile stocks gained 0.66% Electrical and machinery stocks gained 1.82% Companies mentioned：群益、力積電、群創、友達、元大、志聖、佳大、新纖、台達電、集盛、東科-KY、台勝科、鑽石投資、華航、台汽電
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Improved environmental safety: Nantou's Guanyin Waterfall in Puli to reopen on 8/11 Published 2026-08-10 14:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About NT$58 million invested in disaster recovery and environmental improvement works Companies mentioned：南投縣風景區管理所、交通部公路局中區養護工程分局埔里工務段、行政院公共工程委員會、交通部觀光署
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Original 竹北市長選戰藍白整合續協調 民進黨8/14定人選 Published 2026-08-10 14:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Candidate expected to be decided on the 14th Nomination could be approved by the Central Standing Committee as early as the 19th Companies mentioned：國民黨、民眾黨、民進黨、陽明交通大學、智宇生醫
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10 bodies found in Mexican town in a single day as drug violence resurges Published 2026-08-10 14:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Pozo de Gamboa, with a population of about 5000 Zacatecas state, with a population of about 1.6 million The number of homicides in Zacatecas state fell from about 1300 in 2022 To 144 in 2025 5 bodies were hanging from a bridge Another 5 bodies were found elsewhere in the town Companies mentioned：哈里斯科新世代、西納羅亞
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Original 北科大攜PSA產學合作 投入5千萬培育AI實戰人才 Published 2026-08-10 14:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：北科大、PSA華科事業群
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Original 台積電真香！看到南部經濟起飛 傳龍潭居民「從抗爭變羨慕」同意1.4奈米廠進駐 Published 2026-08-10 17:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台積電 is reconsidering building a 1.4-nanometer plant in Longtan. Residents witnessed the economic benefits and shifted from opposition to support, allowing the Longtan Science Park Phase 3 plan to resume. This highlights the importance of regional diversification and economic spillover for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.
Companies mentioned：台積電、英特爾、三星、博通
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What happens if you don't pay National Pension premiums? 115年 National Pension reforms take effect, with “these 2 allowances increasing”; deadlines for back payments and monthly benefits explained Published 2026-08-10 17:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s national pension system will be revised starting in year 115, with premiums and benefits increasing. Although contributors will face higher costs, improved benefit levels and expanded subsidies will strengthen long-term livelihood protections.
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Don't just think of旭集 and饗饗 for buffets! Foodies rave about “1 hidden all-you-can-eat spot”: affordable prices, amazing desserts, and no bad choices Published 2026-08-10 17:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
SERENA, the all-day dining restaurant at 高雄日航酒店, has been praised online as southern Taiwan's best buffet for its refined desserts and affordable prices, sparking discussion. Its desserts rival those of specialty shops, making it a rising favorite.
Companies mentioned：高雄日航酒店、饗賓集團、台北晶華酒店、台北美福大飯店、台北文華東方酒店、漢來海港餐廳、圓山飯店
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543 sought-after jobs up for grabs! Douliu Employment Center to hold major job fairs on 8/14 and 8/21, with 12 major employers including Siliconware and Cheng Shin conducting on-site interviews Published 2026-08-10 16:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Douliu Employment Center will hold 2 major job fairs on August 14 and 21, with 12 companies offering 543 jobs across technology, manufacturing, food service and other industries. Job seekers can interview on site and receive career counseling to improve their employment prospects.
Companies mentioned：矽品精密、正新橡膠、明基材料、上銀科技、彰源企業、憶霖企業、壯佳果、福懋科技、宇榮高爾夫、特力屋、桃花源餐廳、三好國際酒店
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Two-thirds of vaccine procurement contracts were redacted at the time! Chiang Wan-an blasts the Democratic Progressive Party: a painful memory of shielding and covering up that cannot be erased Published 2026-08-10 16:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an criticized the Democratic Progressive Party government for redacting its vaccine procurement contracts and sealing them for 30 years. He said the lack of transparency would remain in the public’s memory.
Companies mentioned：慈済基金会
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Weaving local stories with banana-themed animation: 2026 Animation Arts Workshop wraps up successfully Published 2026-08-10 16:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Animation Arts Workshop, organized by the Taichung Film Development Foundation, concluded successfully. 40 elementary school students created animations inspired by local banana and sun cake culture, showcasing local spirit and creativity.
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Everlight's new Thailand plant breaks ground to target AI servers and automotive markets, adding another hub to the global supply chain Published 2026-08-10 16:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
LED packaging giant Everlight Electronics held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new plant in Chachoengsao Province, Thailand. Production is scheduled to begin in 2027, targeting the AI server and automotive markets and strengthening its global supply chain.
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U.S. government loses $521 billion annually to fraud. Why has the Trump administration targeted California and Minnesota? Published 2026-08-10 16:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Trump administration halted about $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over suspected fraudulent billing. Former congressman Ken Buck criticized failures in federal oversight and stressed the need for fiscal reform.
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Why haven’t oil prices surged past $150 despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz? The Economist analyzes Xi Jinping’s “三 major levers”: China has become a global oil power Published 2026-08-10 16:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
With the Strait of Hormuz under blockade, China halved its crude oil imports, curbing a surge in international oil prices. Its state-led ability to control demand demonstrated market power that could rival OPEC’s.
Companies mentioned：Vortexa、Argus Media、Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
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Unpaid leave subsidies extended! Labor Ministry announces that workers in 9 industries can receive up to 11,500. Application deadline and eligibility at a glance Published 2026-08-10 16:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor extended wage subsidies through October 31 for workers on unpaid leave in 9 industries affected by U.S. tariffs. The support, worth up to 11,500 yuan per month, aims to stabilize employment.
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Cho Jung-tai skips trust awards ceremony. Peng Jin-lung: Make trust services more compassionate Published 2026-08-10 16:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Premier Cho Jung-tai missed the trust awards ceremony, while Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Jin-lung stressed the importance of shifting trust services to a “people-centered” approach and promoting finance for all ages. Addressing a super-aged society is a key focus.
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Is catching up on sleep enough after staying up on night shifts? Study says melatonin deficiency may affect DNA repair Published 2026-08-10 16:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In a 2025 clinical study, night-shift workers given melatonin showed an approximately 80% increase in a measure of DNA repair activity. This is significant from a preventive medicine perspective.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
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Beijing Watch: Has Shijiazhuang, Hebei’s “rock ’n’ roll city” dream been dashed? A popular photo wall is painted gray, sparking public anger: Why can’t they tolerate one wall? Published 2026-08-10 16:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A privately owned rock mural in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, was suddenly covered with gray cement, prompting strong online backlash. The incident reflects a conflict between urban development and cultural expression.
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Zhao Lusi and Tian Xiwei lose out! She tops the “Top 10 Best Actresses in Chinese Dramas” list: a classically beautiful star with moving, powerful performances Published 2026-08-10 16:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Original 微博が発表した95後女優演技ランキングで、宋祖児が『折腰』の演技で1位に。趙露思、関曉彤ら人気女優を抑え、情感表現と古典美が評価された。
Companies mentioned：微博
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Resilience exercise held for the first time! Central Taiwan residents receive an alert at the appointed time; here’s what it says Published 2026-08-10 16:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The first “Urban Resilience Exercise” was held in central Taiwan at 2:30 p.m. on the 10th, simulating a mobile network outage caused by an airstrike on communications facilities. Alerts instructed residents to switch to landlines or Wi-Fi, while traffic controls and evacuation drills were also conducted. The exercise aims to strengthen social resilience in extreme situations.
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Will a September rate hike make mortgages more burdensome? 10-year government bond yield hits an 18-year high; markets watch 3 key rate-hike indicators Published 2026-08-10 16:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s 10-year government bond yield rose to 1.969%, its highest level since October 2008. This has raised concerns about higher mortgage rates, and markets are watching the September monetary policy decision.
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