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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 300 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 150 items from 7 sources.
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A seating arrangement dispute involving Taiwan’s representative arose at the atomic bombing peace memorial ceremony in Nagasaki, Japan. After the representative boycotted the event in protest, Japanese politicians and commentators criticized Nagasaki for currying favor with China.
In the 2026 online popularity rankings for leisure farms in Taiwan, Ruisui Ranch in Hualien took first place with 3,388 mentions. Cingjing and Fushoushan followed. Farms in the east and high mountain areas are especially popular.
Companies mentioned：ネット温度計DailyView
Taipei Metro unveiled 7 free hidden services, including multilingual support, AI customer service and free sanitary pads, to make travel more convenient and welcoming to international visitors, reflecting its service philosophy of being a partner in daily life.
Companies mentioned：raingo
Tesla and SpaceX are building the world’s largest semiconductor factory, “Terafab,” in Texas. Musk called it “the most valuable building on Earth,” with the aim of strengthening the foundations for AI and space development.
Companies mentioned：台積電、英特爾、蘋果、成都新世紀環球中心
A case involving a thin man in his 30s who was diagnosed with hyperlipidemia during a health checkup and improved with pharmaceutical-grade red yeast rice capsules highlights the importance of checking lipid levels regardless of body type.
Original中聯油脂の粗油から発癌物質が検出され、台糖が5月に拒絶したが通報が遅れた。内閣の対応に複数の矛盾があり、黄国昌氏が批判を強めている。これは食品安全と政府の透明性に関する重大な問題だ。
Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、台糖
Japanese retailer Nitori is partnering with 麗寶集團 to open its first overseas “NITORI MALL” in Yuanshan, Taipei, with a launch planned for 2027. The move marks a strategic expansion in Taiwan from retail stores into full-scale mall operations.
Companies mentioned：麗寶集團
With 110 days until the Kaohsiung mayoral election, Lai Jui-lung and Ko Chih-en are separated by just 1.64 percentage points in support. Undecided voters and Taiwan People’s Party supporters lean toward Ko, while the incumbent mayor’s high approval rating has not fully translated into support. Dissatisfaction with the central government is above half, leaving the race wide open.
Companies mentioned：鉅聞天下新聞網、皮爾森數據
Taiwan’s stock market surged more than 700 points, nearing 45,000 points. Memory and panel-related stocks jumped, while 群創 and 友達 recorded heavy trading of more than 200,000 lots.
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、旺宏、華邦電、南亞科、群創、友達、華新、華航、長榮航
台積電’s July 2026 revenue reached 4675.8億元, setting a record for 三 consecutive months. Strong demand for AI and advanced process technology has raised expectations of another record in the third quarter.
Monthly rents, eligibility requirements and concessions have been published for 7 public senior housing complexes across Taiwan. Low-income residents can receive discounts of up to 30%, drawing attention to housing support for older people.
Taiwan’s “new stock king,” 川湖科技 (2059), hit the daily limit on the first day of its monitored trading period, setting a new high of 12,220 yuan. Against a backdrop of rising demand for AI server rails and more than 3600 patents, institutional investors set a target price of 17,500 yuan.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、xAI、AWS
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te announced that the 2026 central government budget will exceed 3.6 trillion yuan and emphasized strengthening defense capabilities. Defense Minister Wellington Koo told a 立法院 meeting that adjustments to military, civil service and education personnel compensation are under discussion with the 行政院. Some allowances are expected to be included in the 116-year budget, with adjustments based on workload rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan activated an interagency response center for the mobile network speed-reduction drill in the 2026 Urban Resilience Exercise. Political Deputy Minister Chi Lien-cheng was appointed commander to protect the public’s rights and keep public services running, underscoring the government’s focus on critical infrastructure resilience.
Former Taiwan People’s Party chairman Ko Wen-je switched to an electronic ankle monitor while under judicial supervision and attended an event with Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen, emphasizing the shared goal of a Blue-White alliance to oust the Democratic Progressive Party. The move reflects a trend toward opposition coordination and could be significant for election planning in 2026 and 2028.
Companies mentioned：台灣民眾黨、國民黨、風傳媒
Drought in Europe has lowered the Danube to its lowest level in 30 years. Nazi warships and mammoth bones are among the historical artifacts being discovered one after another. Climate change is a factor behind the situation.
Original台糖前董事長吳乃仁因賤售土地積欠1.7億餘元，管收12天後獲釋，因律師當庭同意撤回聲請，引發立委批評處置荒謬。此事件凸顯國營企業債權追討與治理問題。
Companies mentioned：台糖
A Japanese farmer shared a method for preventing eggplants from absorbing oil during cooking and oxidizing: soak them in 1% salt water for 10 minutes. The technique has attracted attention on social media as a health-conscious cooking method, and many users are trying it.
The Executive Yuan conducted its first mobile internet speed-reduction drill. KMT lawmaker Weng Hsiao-ling mistakenly called it an “internet shutdown,” drawing criticism from the DPP caucus for misleading the public. The incident highlights differing interpretations of public information and the responsibilities of politicians.
Following a sharp depletion of missile stockpiles in combat with Iran, the U.S. Department of Defense asked the defense industry to submit plans to increase production within 21 days. The move also forms part of a long-term strategy to modernize the military and strengthen the industrial base.
Companies mentioned：ロッキード・マーティン、ノースロップ・グラマン
Taiwanese nephrologist Hung Yung-hsiang warned that drinking strong tea instead of water can cause kidney stones. Citing the case of a 40-year-old man who suffered 4 attacks over 10 years, he pointed to 3 types of dangerous drinks.
Rumors are spreading that OpenAI will unveil its next-generation model, “GPT-6,” codenamed Astra, in August. The model is said to have 10 trillion parameters, potentially reigniting competition in the AI industry.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Google、Anthropic、NVIDIA
KGI Life released its first survey on financial services, insurance and scam prevention among new immigrants. It found that 45% of respondents had been scammed, with the figure rising to more than half among those who had lived in Taiwan for over 21 years. The report highlights that long-term residence does not necessarily reduce risk and is prompting companies to strengthen financial inclusion measures for diverse communities.
國巨 and 華新科 both posted record revenue in July, driven by strong AI demand. The results point to a structural growth trend in the passive components industry, with important implications for Taiwan’s electronics supply chain.
Companies mentioned：國巨、華新科
岱稜科技 posted record first-half revenue and profit for the period in 2026, driven mainly by booming demand in North America’s collectible card market, which fueled a surge in orders for laser cold-foil products. The company is also continuing to expand its presence in Europe, the Americas and Southeast Asia.
Chinese humanoid robot manufacturers accounted for 97% of global shipments in the first half of 2026. Agibot surged to the top, driven by low costs and policy support.
Companies mentioned：Tesla、Nvidia、Smart Analytics Global
The Bank of Japan signaled a hawkish stance at its July meeting, suggesting it could raise interest rates faster than markets expect to address the risk of rising prices. This marks an important turning point in the normalization of monetary policy.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang joined an open letter supporting “open-weight” AI models, which was co-signed by more than 70 companies. The divide between open-source and closed-source camps is becoming more pronounced, with the redistribution of profits in semiconductors and cloud computing underlying the debate over technology strategies.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Microsoft、Tesla、Meta、Palant ir、Anthropic、Mistral、Hugging Face、a16z、YC、Dell Technologies
Diamond Biofund led a $20 million A+ round for 新析生技. The funding will accelerate the development of spatial proteomics technology and global expansion.
Companies mentioned：Thermo Fisher Scientific
Compensation for senior executives at 國票金控 has drawn scrutiny. Major shareholder 第一銀行 is calling on the board to review the reasonableness of the pay structure and continue improving corporate governance.
Companies mentioned：國票金控、第一銀行
Original台股今日大漲702.85點，受電源、記憶體與封測股強漲帶動，一度突破45000點，但台積電尾盤壓盤致失守，仍站回季線。市場熱絡，成交值達8474億。
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、鴻海、台光電、聯電、台達電、光寶、日月光投控、力成、友達、群創、南亞科、華邦電、旺宏、文曄、大聯大、聯茂、川湖、新代、健策、勤誠、智邦、金像電、華新、藥華藥、華航、長榮航
Goldman Sachs’ Liu Jinjing said there is no broad-based bubble in Chinese AI stocks and that valuations have returned to healthy levels. He highlighted 3 areas: the power supply chain, hardware infrastructure and physical AI.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent responded to a sharp rise in long-term Treasury yields with an unusual combination of currency intervention, adjustments to issuance policy and efforts to shape public opinion. Markets see this as a sign of strong concern among fiscal authorities.
Companies mentioned：モルガン・アセット・マネジメント
Business leaders in Japan are warning that the weak yen and heightened exchange-rate volatility have increased import costs, hurting domestic demand and corporate performance. This points to a serious economic challenge amid U.S.-Japan currency intervention.
Companies mentioned：三菱電機、迅銷、無印良品、三井物産、三菱商事、JETRO
Original宝雅（5904-TW）が株式分割「1拆10」を実施し、新株が上場初日で売買停止（漲停）に。Q2の業績も好調で、營收と純益が増加。投資家は拆股後の価値と今後の成長性に注目している。
Companies mentioned：宝雅
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocated strategic indifference toward the Strait of Hormuz, bringing new uncertainty to markets and geopolitics. The rationale cited was the shift toward pipeline-based energy transport.
Companies mentioned：サウジアラムコ
SpaceX announced plans to enter the AI computing business and build 10GW of computing capacity by 2027. 微軟 is set to be its largest customer, as the high profitability of AI inference services draws attention.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、微軟、OpenAI、Anthropic、輝達、Google、アマゾン、オラクル
Taiwan’s largest energy and sustainability exhibition will be held in Taipei starting October 14, 2026. Organized by 貿協 and GESA, it will cover the latest green technologies and carbon-neutral solutions.
Companies mentioned：貿協、SEMI、GESA
Gold held steady near a 7-week high as investors took profits and awaited U.S. inflation data to assess the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook. Geopolitical risks also provided support.
Original台積電7月營收達4675.8億元，年增44.7%，創單月新高，受惠於AI需求與蘋果備貨潮，並宣布與索尼合資在日本量產次世代影像感測器，強化AI視覺市場布局。
Companies mentioned：索尼、蘋果
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Companies mentioned：台積電、三星、SK海力士、東京電子、愛德萬測試、Lasertec、三菱UFJリサーチ＆コンサルティング
U.S. optical communications giant AAOI posted record second-quarter revenue, up 86% year over year, and returned to profitability. Taiwan optical communications stocks rose for consecutive days, with several shares hitting the daily limit.
Companies mentioned：AAOI、Lumentum、Coherent、聯亞、華星光、聯鈞、光環、光聖、上詮、波若威、衆達-KY、統新
Original市場傳出台積電有意收購友達中科廠以擴充先進封裝產能，並與友達發展先進封裝技術。友達與群創股價應聲漲停，反映市場樂觀預期。
Companies mentioned：台積電、群創
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Companies mentioned：佐賀大学、佐賀大学医学部附属病院総合診療部
Century Offshore Wind Power Equipment Co., Ltd. announced its financial results for the 2nd quarter of 2026, with EPS of NT$9.30, revenue of NT$8.846 billion and net income after tax of NT$1.692 billion.