[邦睿生技-創] Announcement that the board has approved the consolidated financial report for the second quarter of ROC year 115.
Original邦睿生技-創公告115年上半年合併財報，每股盈餘2.11元，淨利52,338仟元。
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Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 (continued)（87）
[樂事綠能] Announcement that the board has approved the company’s consolidated financial report for Q2 of ROC year 115.
樂事綠能 announced its consolidated financial report for Q2 of ROC year 115, reporting first-half cumulative revenue of NT$441 million, net profit attributable to the parent of NT$81.06 million, and earnings per share of NT$0.50.
Companies mentioned：樂事綠能
[鼎炫-KY] Announcement by subsidiary 隆揚電子(昆山)股份有限公司 of the disposal of wealth management products.
Original鼎炫-KY之子公司隆揚電子（昆山）處分人民幣結構性存款，獲利新台幣212仟元。該交易係以自有資金進行的短期投資操作。
Companies mentioned：鼎炫-KY、隆揚電子（昆山）股份有限公司、中信銀行
[台驊控股] Announcement that cumulative disposals of the same security have reached 20% of paid-in capital.
Original台驊控股處分長榮海運股票，獲利新台幣9,166仟元，旨在提升資金運用效率。
Companies mentioned：台驊控股、長榮海運
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（35）
Original攜手台積電守護草鴞 林業署生態給付擴大試辦範圍
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Actual cultivated area of at least 0.1 hectares.
- An annual incentive of up to NT$20,000 per hectare may be issued.
- An incentive of NT$3,000 will be issued.
- An additional NT$10,000 will be issued.
- An annual patrol incentive of up to NT$60,000 may be issued.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Green iguana reported in Hualien’s Shoufeng Township for the first time; county government steps up monitoring and removal.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A green iguana sighting was reported for the first time in Shoufeng Township, Hualien, on the 8th.
- Original今年3月至5月於吉安鄉光華村移除2隻綠鬣蜥
- Call the Conservation and Forestry Management Section hotline at the 花蓮縣政府農業處 (03-8226050).
Companies mentioned：花蓮縣政府、花蓮縣政府農業處
U.S. and Canadian soccer federations back FIFA reforms; the 3 host countries for the 2026 World Cup are divided.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Raised $4.2 billion
Companies mentioned：FIFA、国際足總、FIFA Forward Enterprise、FFE、歐洲足球總會、UEFA、中北美洲及加勒比海足球協會、CONCACAF、亞洲足球聯盟、AFC
Ukrainian POWs tell the 聯合國 of abuse by Russian forces, revealing that thousands remain in Russian custody.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- During the 1183 days in captivity.
- Original基輔已證實在俄國境內及烏克蘭被占領土內有「超過300個拘押場所」
- Original已有9000多名烏克蘭人透過換俘歸國
- More than 95% said they had been tortured or abused.
- More than half said they had suffered sexual violence, including rape, beatings while naked, and blows to the genitals.
Companies mentioned：烏克蘭、俄羅斯、聯合國、路透社、烏克蘭戰俘待遇協調總部、聯合國人權事務高級專員公署
沈伯洋 unveils campaign vision, launching 5 key policy proposals focused on “the heart.”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taipei has more than 80,000 apartment buildings over 30 years old without elevators.
- Original近6成長輩住在無電梯公寓
- Give residents an additional 30 minutes each day to spend with loved ones.
Companies mentioned：民進黨、台北市長
The Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area Administration promotes Atayal Indigenous culture, with performances and DIY crafts in Guguan.
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Facts
- Original原民歌舞展演在8月15日、22日、9月5日、9月12日及10月17日登場
- The 泰好玩 team will bring distinctive hands-on craft workshops on Aug. 29.
- On Sept. 19, 握著工藝坊 will lead the public in experiencing traditional craft techniques.
Companies mentioned：參山國家風景區管理處、泰好玩、握著工藝坊
Han Kuang Exercise: Information, Communications and Electronic Force mobilizes for information security; high-caliber professionals safeguard the digital homeland.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The number of people reached more than a hundred.
Companies mentioned：中央社、军闻社、台湾资安社群暨公協會
Original極端氣候席捲英格蘭 逾7成土地陷熱浪乾旱缺水
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Drought has affected 71.3% of England.
- The 5th heat wave of this summer.
- Rainfall in England was only 10% of the long-term average.
Companies mentioned：英國環境、食品與農村事務部、英國氣象局
White dolphin moves into Anhui; heavy rain and strong winds forecast for multiple Chinese provinces over the next 3 days.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Maximum peripheral winds reach force 8.
- Moving west-northwest at a speed of 15 to 20 kilometers per hour.
- Maximum winds could reach force 11 or above.
Companies mentioned：中央氣象台、央視新聞、北京市氣象台
Criminal Investigation Bureau stumbles upon a zombie vape-pod packaging site while investigating a scam ring; 3 people indicted.
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Facts
- Original沈男等3人
- A 26-year-old man surnamed Shen.
- A 21-year-old man surnamed Qiu.
- A 23-year-old man surnamed Wu.
Companies mentioned：天道盟同心會
Colombia's strongest quake of the 21st century kills 111; president faces challenge 3 days after taking office.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At least 111 people were killed.
- More than 1,500 buildings were damaged.
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake.
- The quake struck at a depth of about 107 kilometers.
- About 55 kilometers from the epicenter.
Companies mentioned：美國地質調查所、美國西北大學
鄭英耀 discusses AI's impact; talent development in science and engineering and in the social sciences and humanities will remain evenly split.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- There were 512,000 college students studying technology-related fields.
- There were 512,000 college students studying technology-related fields (48.4%).
- There were 354,000 students in the social sciences.
- There were 354,000 students in the social sciences (33.5%).
- There were 191,000 students in the humanities.
- There were 191,000 students in the humanities (18.1%).
- Although the number of students in technology-related fields fell by 17,000.
- Their share increased by 4.4 percentage points.
Companies mentioned：蘋果
15 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around the Taiwan Strait; Taiwan's military monitors and responds closely.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 15 Chinese military aircraft and vessels continue to operate around the Taiwan Strait.
- Two sorties by Chinese military aircraft were detected entering southwestern airspace.
- 7 Chinese navy ships
- 6 official ships
Companies mentioned：国军、国防部、中共解放军
聯電 shares surged NT$108 in the 2nd quarter; 矽統's net assets per share climbed to NT$95.
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Facts
- 聯電 shares surged NT$108 in the 2nd quarter.
- The gain reached 1.91 times.
- 矽統 holds 266 million shares of 聯電.
- The market value of its holdings surged by NT$28.7 billion.
- Net assets per share climbed to NT$95.34.
- 聯電's 3rd-quarter dividend of NT$695 million was booked.
- It will contribute more than NT$1.3 in earnings per share for 矽統.
Companies mentioned：聯電、矽統、世界先進、聯璟半導體、紘康、廈門凌陽華芯
Europe faces another heat wave; drought and wildfires rage as river levels fall to historic lows.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Temperatures are expected to reach around 35 degrees Celsius (same below).
- A wildfire that broke out 10 days ago northwest of the capital has now burned more than 10,000 hectares of pine forest.
- The fire has forced about 800 people to evacuate.
- A heat wave in June caused at least 12,000 excess deaths across 9 European countries.
Companies mentioned：歐洲哥白尼氣候變化服務、英國氣象局、法國國家氣象局、法新社
Hong Kong media: Preparations for Jiang Zemin's centenary commemoration are nearing completion; it will be held at the highest level.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth.
- Original江澤民將是第7位享有如此高規格的第7位中共領導人
- Only 6 people have received the highest-level commemorative assembly.
Companies mentioned：中共、中共中央、全國人大常委會、國務院、全國政協、中央軍委、中共中宣部、中央社
UK Parliament warns of rising "phishing" activity on encrypted messaging apps; AI is becoming a powerful tool.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Last December
Companies mentioned：WhatsApp、Signal、Daily Telegraph、NCSC
A passenger's power bank smokes on the 北捷 Bannan Line; about 1,200 people transfer.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 1,200 passengers were arranged to transfer.
Companies mentioned：北捷、台北捷運
和運租車 lists at NT$42 per share; shares rise 7% in morning trading.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The offering price was NT$42 per share.
- The gain was 7.14%.
- Revenue is projected to reach NT$30 billion.
Companies mentioned：和運租車、和泰車、和泰集團
With Russian forces frequently attacking ports, Ukraine plans to switch to Moldovan railways to export grain.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original以標準費率5折的優惠
- The railway route through Moldova has an annual capacity of 4.5 million metric tons.
- A smoothly operating railway route could handle about 10% of the country's exports.
- The forecast for grain exports in fiscal year 2026 to 2027 was cut from the previous 43 million metric tons.
Companies mentioned：摩爾多瓦鐵路公司、羅馬尼亞的康士坦塔港、摩爾多瓦基礎設施暨區域發展部、烏克蘭農業部
Yen gives back nearly half its gains as markets watch Bank of Japan's pace of rate hikes.
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Facts
- Original7月30日一度貶至1美元兌約164日圓
- It rebounded to nearly 155 yen after Tokyo and Washington intervened.
- The yen briefly plunged 1% to 159.36 per dollar on the 10th.
- 日本銀行 kept interest rates at 1% at its July meeting.
- There is about a 50% chance 日本銀行 will raise its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points at its next meeting in September.
- 日本銀行's monetary policy will "undergo a major shift," signaling an acceleration in the pace of rate hikes from September and rates reaching 2% by the end of next year.
- Original日圓匯率若再次跌破160日圓兌1美元關卡
Companies mentioned：日本銀行、美國商品期貨交易委員會、Russell Investments、歐洲中央銀行、蘇黎世保險、高盛、花旗
U.S. stocks close lower; Taiwan stocks turn higher after a volatile morning, with 台積電 up NT$5.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 台積電 rose NT$5.
- 台積電 rose NT$5 to NT$2,385.
- 鴻海 fell NT$0.5.
- 鴻海 fell NT$0.5 to NT$264.
- 聯發科 fell NT$50.
- 聯發科 fell NT$50 to NT$3,910.
- 台達電 rose NT$25.
- 台達電 rose NT$25 to NT$1,840.
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電
Russian missiles hit Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia overnight, injuring at least 10 people.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At least 10 people were injured.
- At least 1 person was injured.
- At least 9 people were injured.
- The air raid alert lasted about 40 minutes.
Companies mentioned：Vitali Klitschko、Ivan Fedorov、Volodymyr Zelenskyy、Patriot
U.S. strategic petroleum reserve falls below 300 million barrels, the lowest level in 43 years.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The crude oil inventory in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has fallen below 300 million barrels.
- The Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by 6.1 million barrels last week to 298.7 million barrels.
- U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels in March.
- The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has an authorized capacity of 714 million barrels.
- The minimum amount of oil needed to operate the Strategic Petroleum Reserve safely is about 70 million barrels.
Companies mentioned：美國能源部、CNBC、歐巴馬、高德文
Taiwan stocks opened down 44.86 points.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The weighted index stood at 44,883.9 points.
- Trading value was NT$11.751 billion.
The Taiwan dollar opened down 1.9 cents at 32.25
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Taiwan dollar opened at 32.25 to the U.S. dollar today
Companies mentioned：中央社
Hong Kong star Andy Lau receives honorary doctorate from Hong Kong Baptist University
Summary not yet available
Facts
- He has appeared in more than 160 films
- He has won the Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actor 3 times
- He has twice won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor
- Andy Lau exchanges views with 700 Hong Kong Baptist University students and staff
Companies mentioned：浸會大學、慈善基金會
Taiwan teams strike gold at world choir competition in Sweden, winning 6 golds and 1 silver in the first stage
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan wins an impressive 6 golds and 1 silver
- More than 200 choirs from over 40 countries around the world
- More than 8500 people participate
Companies mentioned：夢蓮花合唱團、新北少年合唱團、國立南科國際實驗高級中學國小部合唱團、台北市三玉國小合唱團、彰化縣大村國小合唱團、尼布恩合唱團、德國跨文化交流基金會（Interkultur）
High temperatures expected in 8 counties and cities; Wu Derong says showers or thunderstorms likely in the southwest
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Beware of high temperatures above 36 degrees
- Taiwan will be affected by a monsoon circulation and southwesterly winds from today through the 15th
- Typhoon No. 16, Prapiroon, is to its southeast
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央大學大氣科學系、氣象應用推廣基金會
U.S. stocks close lower, Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falls nearly 3%; investment advisers: focus this week on tech earnings briefings
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falls nearly 3%
- Taiwan index futures fall 271 points in overnight trading
- 台積電 ADR falls 0.37%
- Dow Jones Industrial Average slips 60.95 points
- S&P 500 dips 4.53 points
- Nasdaq falls 85.26 points
- Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunges 362.93 points
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、奇鋐、廣達、中鋼、群創、華新、華航、南亞、第一金、索尼集團
Powerful earthquakes above magnitude 7 hit Colombia and Venezuela; experts explain the differences and similarities
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia this morning
- At least 111 people were killed
- More than 1500 buildings were damaged
- Venezuela was hit by powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 on the evening of June 24
- More than 6300 people were killed
- The earthquake in Venezuela occurred near the surface, at a depth of less than 20 kilometers
- Today's earthquake in Colombia had a depth of 110 kilometers
Companies mentioned：美國有線電視新聞網（CNN）、阿根廷國家科學技術研究委員會（National Scientific and Technical Research Council）
Military police conduct anti-airdrop drills around Songshan Airport, sealing off the Fuxing North Road underpass to prevent an enemy breakthrough
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Troops began taking up positions on roads near Songshan Airport at around 9 p.m. yesterday
- Military police stationed beside the Fuxing North Road underpass began setting up barricades at its north and south entrances at around 10 p.m.
- A military tour bus parked at the intersection of Section 5, Minquan East Road, and Fuyuan Street at around 10:30 p.m.
- Military police stationed on Section 5, Minquan East Road, began firing blanks at around 11:47 p.m. yesterday
- The first exchange of fire broke out at around 11:50 p.m. yesterday
- The drills ended at around 0:30
Companies mentioned：國軍、憲兵後備旅、共軍、空軍松山基地指揮部、國軍聯合作戰指揮中心（JOCC）
Insecurity rises among Belgium's LGBTQ+ community as government introduces new protection policies
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 300 reports received
- Starting in 2026
- Through 2030
- The 2029 election results
Companies mentioned：Unia、Prisme
Trump Media's Q2 loss exceeds 10 times as cryptocurrency and other digital assets lose value
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A loss of $20 million
- Losses exceeded $190 million
- Revenue was $1.7 million
- Growth of 89%
Companies mentioned：川普媒體與科技集團、真實社群、TAE Technologies
U.S. State Department: 175,000 visas revoked over fraud, national security and other offenses
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 175,000 visas held by foreign nationals have been revoked
- Health insurance fraud involving $5 million
Companies mentioned：美國國務院、川普、查理．柯克、盧比歐、華茲
Taiwan | 風傳媒（23）
Lu Shiow-yen and Chen Chi-mai lose! He tops online buzz among Taiwan's county and city chiefs as carcinogenic-oil controversy explodes and positive influence soars
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an led an anti-adulterated-oil campaign in the wake of the Chunglien carcinogenic-oil incident, ranking first with 2.52 million online mentions in July. As food safety issues roil politics, the influence of local leaders is being reassessed.
Companies mentioned：中聯公司、網路溫度計DailyView
Beijing Watch》Who pays for e-commerce's “low-price revolution”? Zhong Shanshan blasts platform power, revealing the truth behind the disappearance of “quality competition”
農夫山泉 founder Zhong Shanshan warned that cutthroat price competition in China's e-commerce sector is undermining product quality and the real economy. He criticized the concentration of power in platforms and called for government regulatory intervention.
Companies mentioned：京東商城、拼多多、Temu、淘宝、可口可樂、百事可樂、農夫山泉、星巴克、庫迪咖啡
Could Taiwan's next “national treasure mountain” be biomedicine? How AI plant-based drugs are changing the landscape of preventive medicine
耀德生技 Chairman Wang Tiandi said Taiwan should use plant-based drugs and AI to build its next “biomedical national treasure mountain” and drive innovation in preventive medicine to address the challenges of an aging population and chronic disease.
Companies mentioned：冠昕生醫
Summer music waves continue at the River and Sea Music Festival, with live performances at the Tamsui Original Music Base this weekend
The Tamsui leg of the 2026 New Taipei City River and Sea Music Festival will take place Aug. 15 to 16, featuring performances by 十 original bands and combining music, food and local tourism to showcase Tamsui's cultural vitality.
Companies mentioned：新北市政府観光旅遊局
Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russia! Refinery targeted, leaving at least 13 dead and 48 injured
Ukraine attacked a refinery in central Russia with drones, killing 13 people and injuring 48. President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized a strategy of bringing the impact of the war to Russia.
Jiang Hou-ren's girlfriend, 24 years his junior, claims “3 master's degrees and 1 doctorate” but no thesis can be found? Tong Xin accused of a dark past involving “embezzling 1100万”; she responds in a post
Actor Chiang Hou-jen, 71, disclosed his relationship with his girlfriend Tong Xin, who is 24 years younger, but allegations emerged that she had misrepresented her academic credentials and was involved in financial troubles worth 11 million yen. Legal proceedings are also underway, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
Companies mentioned：天開公司
Heyun IPO decoded 3》Building a “circular economy for cars”! How can control of the used-car and long-term rental markets make one vehicle worth 三 times as much?
和運租車 has officially listed on the stock market, adopting a full vehicle life-cycle management model and combining AI with green-energy technology to create a circular economy in which one vehicle is worth 三 times as much, strengthening its leading position in the leasing and used-car markets.
Companies mentioned：和泰グループ
Weather forecast/Will the formation of two typhoons affect Taiwan? The weather will change across the island starting this day, with “10 days of heavy rain”; the weather agency reveals when skies will clear
Taiwan's Central Weather Administration warned of as many as 10 days of heavy rain and high temperatures, with a monsoon circulation and the outer edges of two typhoons affecting the island. Neither is expected to make direct landfall, but conditions will be extremely unstable. The warning is crucial for public safety.
Remember to claim the 2026 cash payout! 1 location is giving “5000 yuan per person,” with an additional 2000 yuan for eligible residents; see where and when payments will be made
Guanxi Township in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, decided to provide all residents with a cash payment of NT$5,000 in 2026, with an additional NT$2,000 for low-income households. Eligibility requires residency registration by May 29. The policy has prompted a sharp increase in people moving into the township.
Han Kuang exercise》Strengthening protection of critical infrastructure, the Information, Communications and Electronic Force calls on civilian experts to join the defense effort
During the Han Kuang exercise, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense Information, Communications and Electronic Force mobilized hundreds of civilian cybersecurity experts to identify vulnerabilities and test defenses at critical infrastructure sites, strengthening the country's digital security system.
Han Kuang exercise》Reservist call-up proves tough! Drills around Songshan Airport simulate blocking enemy airborne troops; Military Police Reserve Brigade fires from residential rooftops
During Taiwan's Han Kuang military exercises, the Military Police Reserve Brigade held a defense drill near Songshan Airport simulating an enemy airborne invasion. It conducted firing drills from the rooftops of homes to test the effectiveness of reserve mobilization, affecting local residents as well.
China increases gold reserves for 5 consecutive months: buys 20 tonnes in a month, reserves surge past $328 billion
China bought about 20 tons of gold in July, marking 5 consecutive months of increases. Its gold reserves reached 2,346 tons, valued at more than $328 billion. This is an important part of efforts to build an Asian financial sphere.
Companies mentioned：中国貴金属中央決済会社（PMCC）、上海黄金交易所、HSBC、JP Morgan、UBS、Citigroup
Beijing Watch: Is Apple quietly linking Siri with Alibaba’s Qwen? Apple’s website suddenly posted—and quickly took down—a confidential document on its China AI version. The Cyberspace Administration of China has responded!
Apple’s China website briefly posted a document on integrating Siri with Alibaba’s Qwen before taking it down, showing that Apple Intelligence’s launch in China is affected by regulatory review. The move reflects Apple’s strategic direction for partnerships with domestic AI companies.
Companies mentioned：Apple、阿里巴巴、アリクラウド、支付宝、淘宝、高德
The New News interview: “What can we do to guard against a fault beneath Taipei that has lain dormant for 300 years?” Geologist Chen Wen-shan warns that Taipei’s long-dormant fault deserves attention
Chen Wen-shan, emeritus professor in National Taiwan University’s Department of Geosciences, warns of earthquake risks from dormant faults beneath the Taipei Basin. Citing the Kumamoto earthquake to explain how faults move, he stresses that earthquake-resistant buildings and urban renewal are fundamental to disaster prevention.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Behind the scenes: Lai Ching-te elevates the Defense Ministry’s “cyber army” to general rank! Taiwan’s mysterious military branch gets a new CEO
Original台湾国防部第四军种资通电军进行高层人事调动，方士源晋升少将并任参谋长，周文祥少将接任网路战联队长。此调动强化了台湾网络战能力，应对中国视为头号目标的网络威胁。
Companies mentioned：台湾国防部
Diplomatic secrets: Did Chiang Ching-kuo once use Hong Kong and Macau as routes for infiltrating mainland China? Newly released British intelligence files reveal arms smuggling, assassination plots and plans in southern China… Britain called it “brazen”
Documents discovered by Dr. Lin Hsiao-ting of Stanford University in the UK National Archives revealed that the Republic of China government carried out behind-the-lines operations in mainland China via Hong Kong and Macau from 1950 to 1971. The operations involved forceful measures including arms smuggling and assassination plots, which British authorities criticized as “brazen.”
Profile: Why is Chang Ching-sen “not afraid to die”? He points at Lai Ching-te’s government and rails against it, and was once frozen out by Su Tseng-chang
Taiwan's Executive Yuan approved the plan to extend the high-speed rail to Yilan, but former Minister without Portfolio Chang Ching-sen has criticized it repeatedly in recent days. His remarks, made despite his past role in policy planning, have stirred controversy within the ruling party.
Wu Nai-ren owes 台糖 170 million and wants to repay 50,000 a month? Media figure estimates he could afford only a 12 million home, using a mortgage as an example
Former 台糖 chairman Wu Nai-ren, whose sale of land at an undervalued price caused losses of more than 170 million, proposed a monthly repayment plan of 50,000 and was criticized as absurd. Public outrage followed, as disputes over the repayment terms and possible detention continued to escalate between 台糖 and lawmakers.
Companies mentioned：台糖
“Six Charts of Wall Street” guide | August surprise! The U.S. and Japan suddenly move to stop the yen’s decline—are they worried about an Asian currency crisis? 華爾街日報 explains five key reasons in charts
The U.S. and Japanese governments jointly intervened to stabilize the yen, marking the first market intervention in 28 years. AI generated a new virus, the sodium-ion battery market expanded, and Berkshire began a large-scale investment. Chinese robotics companies gained ground in international markets.
Companies mentioned：華爾街日報、Peak Energy、通用汽車、波克夏·海瑟威、東莞市洲際技術有限公司
Exclusive: Dong Rui-bin taps this heavyweight to become secretary-general of the Taiwan Financial Services Roundtable
Lin Yen-mao, chairman of Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding, will become secretary-general of the Taiwan Financial Services Roundtable, ending a half-year vacancy. The move marks the first return to a concurrent appointment system in 7 years and reflects Dong Rui-bin’s network and trust within financial circles aligned with the DPP.
Companies mentioned：合作金庫金控、兆豐金控、台灣金融服務業聯合總會、彰化銀行、台灣企銀、第一銀行、國票金控、華南銀行、永豐銀行、中信銀行
Typhoon Baishihua slams China, forcing 1 million people to evacuate in Shanghai and elsewhere! El Niño takes effect as state media reveal the extent of the disaster
Typhoon Baishihua made landfall in eastern China, forcing 1 million people to evacuate. Transport was disrupted and tourist attractions closed in many areas, while severe flooding and landslide risks emerged. State media reported on the disaster and the spread of misinformation.
British military unmanned boat found sending signals to China! Fears military intelligence has been exposed; Labour government criticized for “failing to recognize the threat”
It emerged that a Chinese-made camera aboard the K3 Scout unmanned boat used by British naval special forces had been transmitting signals to Chinese IP addresses. The issue has raised concerns about a national security vulnerability, drawing widespread criticism of the government and defense industry.
Companies mentioned：Kraken Technology Group、Royal Mint Court
Commentary: The ancestral tablet is crumbling—is the Lai government right to hold firm to its opposition to Nuclear Power Plant No. 4?
The Lai government plans to restart Nuclear Power Plants No. 2 and No. 3 in 2027 to 2028 while excluding Nuclear Power Plant No. 4, prompting questions about policy contradictions and political motives. Nuclear Power Plant No. 4 has technical and geographic advantages, yet has been shelved because of the DPP’s historical position.
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The AI spending boom has yet to boost corporate profit margins—not yet, at least
Despite a surge in AI investment, many companies have not improved their profit margins, creating a gap between performance and market expectations. This poses a risk for non-tech industries.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Apple、Alphabet、Microsoft、Amazon、Meta Platforms、Tesla、MFS Investment Management、Franklin Equity Group、Apollo
BofA names Nvidia a “top pick”! $350 price target; long-term gross margins remain at 73%-74% in the Rubin era
A U.S. bank rated Nvidia a “top pick” and set a price target of $350, citing growth expectations for the Rubin architecture and the company's ability to maintain high profitability.
Companies mentioned：米国銀行、アマゾンウェブサービス、Google Cloud、マイクロソフト、オラクル、マイクロン・テクノロジー、SKハイニクス、サムスン電子
Original元山受提列新廠與折舊影響 壓抑上半年獲利年減逾1成EPS 0.97元
Yuan Shan reported an 18.85% year-over-year decline in first-half net profit after tax and earnings per share of 0.97. The main factors were depreciation at its new plant and rising raw material costs. The company continues to expand in automotive electronics and high-performance computing, with significant progress in liquid-cooling technology.
Companies mentioned：ODM廠、Tier 1供應商
Original馬斯克狂擴SpaceX AI算力 分析師：微軟可能成最大買家
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, announced plans to expand its AI computing capacity to as much as 10 GW. Analysts say 微軟 could become a major buyer. The move underscores growing demand for AI infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、微軟、OpenAI、Anthropic、NVIDIA
As the AI tide recedes, banks look attractive! MSCI Asia-Pacific Financials Index surges 8.6% in July, its best monthly performance on record; Asian bank stocks get a re-rating
Following a correction in AI stocks, Asian bank shares surged as investors took another look at their high dividends and stable earnings. The MSCI Asia Financials Index rose 8.6% in a single month, its strongest performance since 1998.
Companies mentioned：三菱UFJフィナンシャルグループ、豊田自動車、鎧俠、滙控、中銀香港、星展銀行、華僑銀行、摩根大通、美銀
Supreme Leader critically ill? Iran’s president says he spoke with Mojtaba for seven hours
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for 7 hours and described his health as “completely good.” The statement pushed back against rumors of serious illness and was an important signal of regime stability.
Is 00885 Fubon Vietnam worth investing in? What opportunities lie behind the rise of the next Asian tiger and its 5 key advantages?
The 00885 Fubon Vietnam ETF is drawing attention as an investment vehicle tied to Vietnam's economic growth, attracting long-term investors with a portfolio centered on financial and real estate stocks.
Companies mentioned：富邦投信
Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple has indeed cut this year’s hardware shipments because of a memory shortage
Ming-Chi Kuo of Tianfeng International Securities said Apple's hardware shipments had been revised downward because of a memory shortage. However, there has been no unusual supply-chain behavior such as TSMC mass-producing semi-finished products in advance.
Companies mentioned：Apple、TSMC
Is the HBM crown about to change hands? Samsung’s HBM4 yield tops 80%; 瑞銀: Samsung to edge past SK海力士 and take the lead with 41% in 2027
Samsung Electronics’ HBM4 mass-production yield has topped 80%, reaching its target 4 months ahead of schedule and marking the start of its comeback in the high-bandwidth memory market. 瑞銀 forecasts that Samsung will narrowly surpass SK海力士 to take the lead in 2027, as competition shifts to a battle for production capacity.
Companies mentioned：SK海力士、美光、Counterpoint、瑞銀
Trump hits back with a compensation demand! His “I want Iran to pay me too” remark derails reopening of the Strait of Hormuz; oil surges more than 6.8% to a one-week high
U.S. President Donald Trump responded to Iran's demand for compensation by demanding compensation in return, complicating negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surged and geopolitical risks flared up again.
Revenue update: Kinpo (2312) July revenue reaches 16.023 billion, up 49.23% year over year
Kinpo (2312-TW) reported revenue of 16.023 billion in July 2026, up 49.23% year over year, indicating strong business growth. The results reflect a recovery in electronics manufacturing demand and are positive for investors.
Did the U.S.-Japan joint intervention fail? Yen plunges 1% back to 159; market warns depreciation will be hard to halt without a rate hike
After a joint U.S.-Japan currency intervention, the yen fell back to the 159-yen range, losing 1%. Markets are concerned that downward pressure on the yen will persist unless interest rates are raised.
Companies mentioned：State Street、高盛集團、野村證券、美國銀行、彭博、Pioneer Investments
Trump: U.S. military has completely cleared mines and has “100% control” of the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military had completed minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz and established “100% control.” The announcement comes amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with major implications for international affairs and oil markets.
U.S. stock market news roundup, August 11, 2026
NVIDIA plans to raise $500 billion to fund AI infrastructure investment. SpaceX shares continued to rise after the lockup expired, while Microsoft and Intel also made moves in AI semiconductors. Strategy raised funds by selling bitcoin and shares.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、CoreWeave、SpaceX、Microsoft、TSMC、Intel、Strategy
Revenue update: July revenue roundup for major Taiwan-listed companies, August 11, 2026 (197 companies added)
On Aug. 11, 2026, July sales figures were released for 219 of Taiwan's major listed companies. 潤隆 led with annual growth of 3,460.2%, while the food and building materials industries also posted strong monthly growth. The figures are drawing attention as an indicator of economic trends.
Companies mentioned：潤隆、台汽電、至上、華邦電、興富發、聯華、國建、遠雄、國際中橡、皇普
Earnings: Trump Media posts $238 million Q2 loss! Revenue rises 89% but still cannot offset crypto-asset plunge
TMTG, which is associated with Donald Trump, posted a net loss of $238 million in 2026 Q2. Revenue rose 89% to $1.7 million, but a decline in the value of crypto assets weighed on its finances. It will seek long-term value through a merger with TAE Technologies.
Companies mentioned：Crypto.com、Yorkville Acquisition Corp.、TAE Technologies
Trump denies frequent calls with Warsh, stresses it was “only one brief call”
Originalアメリカ大統領のドナルド・トランプが、連邦準備制度理事会（FRB）のケビン・ウォーシュ議長との通話について、頻繁に連絡を取っているとの報道を否定し、短時間のやり取りだったと強調。FRBの独立性に対する懸念が再燃している。
Companies mentioned：連邦準備制度理事会、アメリカ財務省
FOMC voter Hammack: One rate hike is not enough; now is the time to act
Beth Hammack, president of クリーブランド連邦準備銀行, said a single interest rate hike would not be enough to curb inflation and stressed that multiple hikes would be necessary. She argued that now is the time to tighten monetary policy.
Companies mentioned：連邦準備制度理事会（FRB）、クリーブランド連邦準備銀行
Apple reportedly tests memory from China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies! What could this mean for Samsung, SK海力士 and Micron?
Apple is reportedly testing DRAM from China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies to address supply shortages. The move could challenge the dominance of Samsung, SK海力士 and Micron, creating a long-term variable for the global memory market.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士、美光科技、惠普、宏碁、華為、小米
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Could not getting enough sleep be why our weight keeps climbing?
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A must-read for the AI crowd: 2026 lutein recommendations! A guide to lutein’s benefits, recommended intake, when to take it and how to choose - Heho Health
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