Good fortune in retirement! These 3 zodiac signs are not greedy and know how to avoid financial traps, finding peace of mind in having money after retirement
Awkward? Cheng Li-wun and Lu Hsien-i praise him for making money and often checking stocks; Su Ching-chuan rushes to clarify matters to residents in Pingtung
The Ghost Gate opens tonight! Can you cut your hair during the 7th lunar month? Experts reveal things you absolutely should not do; a look at Ghost Month taboos and precautions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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The period lasts 29 days
The Ghost Gate opens at 11 p.m. on Aug. 12 in the Gregorian calendar
The Ghost Gate closes on Sept. 10
The ceremony is postponed until after Sept. 11 in the Gregorian calendar
Can you travel overseas if your passport has less than 6 months of validity remaining? A look at entry-validity rules for Japan, South Korea and Thailand
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An overview of the latest entry requirements for passport validity periods in Japan, South Korea and Thailand for Taiwanese travelers. Requirements vary by country, so it is important to check before traveling.
Where is the best seat on a plane? A look at the “golden seats” for those who hate noise, get motion sickness or want to get off quickly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An introduction to the best “golden seats” for 7 different needs when choosing an airplane seat. It also cites CDC advice and research data, making it highly practical.
Zelensky warns: Kim Jong Un’s forces are deploying ballistic missiles on a massive scale; Japan and South Korea could be at risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
President Zelenskyy warned that North Korea is supplying Russia with ballistic missiles and soldiers. The security threat could also extend to Japan and South Korea in East Asia.
Is Qixi love sweet or spicy? Shuangyue’s chocolate pepper-sesame noodles available for 三 days; love-poem fortune slips let couples and singles alike test their heart-flutter index
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Available nationwide for 三 days only
A total of 三 thousand Qixi love-poem fortune slips are available in a limited edition
Soft-World begins leadership handover after 43 years! Wang Sichun becomes chairperson, Li Yinjiang takes over as general manager, and Wang Junbo becomes president; first-half EPS was 4.71 yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese gaming veteran 智冠 is undergoing a change in leadership for the first time in 43 years. 王思淳 has become chairperson, 李殷獎 CEO, and founder 王俊博 president. Revenue and profit both posted double-digit growth in the first half, with AI and integration strategies key to future growth.
The DPP’s regular Central Standing Committee meeting heads to Kaohsiung! Lai Ching-te offers three guarantees in support of Lai Jui-lung: a clean sweep in the mayoral and council races will keep Kaohsiung progressing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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20 years of political work experience
Rated a high-quality legislator by the Citizen Congress Watch for 20 consecutive sessions
The 三鶯線 is about more than just riding the train! Spokespeople for Su Chiao-hui explore Sanxia and Yingge: enjoy local food, stroll through old streets, and visit art museums
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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The 三鶯線 is set to begin service at the end of June
The retirement “overspending trap” is costing many people before they realize it? Experts reveal 2 spending rules: think carefully if you exceed this percentage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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The average person in Taiwan sets a retirement goal of around 15 million
Around 5.78 million for single people in Taipei
Around 3.88 million nationwide
Translated into Taiwan’s threshold, that is around 3 million to 30 million in net assets
Delivery fees are going up! Uber Eats acknowledges controversy over stacked-order pay; Ministry of Labor says it will closely monitor what happens next
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Consumers are expected to pay an average of NT$4 to 6 more in service fees per order
《經濟學人》 slams Taiwan democracy for being “betrayed from within”! Lai Ching-te’s excessive rigidity and the KMT have created a constitutional crisis
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
《經濟學人》 criticizes Taiwan’s democracy for being deadlocked by blue-green infighting, saying Lai Ching-te’s stubbornness and the KMT’s pro-China stance have brought national defense and constitutional governance to a standstill. The liberal system is being betrayed from within, undermining international confidence in Taiwan.
三星 and Xiaomi lose out! Taiwan’s favorite tablet TOP 10 is led by this model, praised by insiders for its great value: lots of features, a large screen, and years of smooth, reliable use
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Overall sales surged 64% from the same period last year
The iPad series accounts for 6 of the top 10 spots
三星 and OPPO split the remaining 4 spots
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the iPad 11 A16 WiFi (128GB) has risen sharply by 36% to NT$14,900
傑昇通信 stores sell it for NT$13,290
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ WiFi (6GB／128GB) is NT$9,990
傑昇通信 stores have cut the price to NT$7,290
The in-store price is NT$9,590
The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the OPPO Pad SE standard WiFi version (4GB／128GB) is NT$8,490
Lee Da-hye rumored to be “retiring at the end of this year”! She addresses the reports herself and admits she once planned to retire at 30: “I have no plans to leave Taiwan”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Nearly 4 years since moving to Taiwan to pursue her career
How can you stop a damp bathroom from constantly growing mold? An expert recommends 1 inexpensive cleaning product that “removes stubborn mold stains without scrubbing” and leaves everything looking brand-new
Taiwan stocks have a clear edge! Foreign investors are “ditching Korea for Taiwan”; Bloomberg: Taiwan stocks are now more popular with global investors than Korean shares
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Foreign investors have bought a net US$1.7 billion in Taiwan stocks
Over the same period, foreign investors sold a net US$6.2 billion in Korean stocks
Both countries’ stock markets are still up more than 50% so far this year
Analysts have raised their earnings forecast for the Taiwan Weighted Index over the next 12 months by 9.5%
The forecast for South Korea’s KOSPI has been revised upward by 7.4%
A fortune after middle age! These 5 zodiac signs grow more blessed with age, learn to let go and welcome good fortune, and enjoy financial security in their later years
What jobs are suitable after retiring at 65? A couple earns NT$4 million a year from 1 side business with a low barrier to entry, no education or work experience requirements, and no need to return to the workforce
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Bought 7 brand-new Class C motorhomes all at once
The fleet has now grown to 9 vehicles
Bought about 2.5 acres of land
Annual revenue could reach US$150,000 to 175,000 in the future
Illegal visit to Dongsha and a dual-nationality controversy? Huang Yang-ming says Hsu Chia-ching’s son “grew up in Taiwan,” mocking: “When trouble comes, he becomes American”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching was accused of improperly letting her son join a Dongsha Island camp, in violation of the conflict of interest law. Media personality Huang Yang-ming criticized her for lacking shame and revealed that her son grew up in Taiwan, questioning the dual-nationality claim. The incident highlights political privilege and ethical concerns.
Social housing cut from 130,000 units to just 30,000? Wang Hung-wei slams the Ministry of the Interior for “slacking off”: Lai Ching-te has badly missed his housing pledge
Are only old people still using 臉書 and Instagram? A huge number of young people are switching to 1 app they “can’t stop scrolling”: the strongest social platform, hands down
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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IG seems like an app used by aunties in their 30s and 40s
Stop using “these 9 models” of power banks! The Ministry of Economic Affairs announces an urgent recall: See the list of products and models from 8 brands and how to return them for a refund
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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More than 87,000 products
LaPO WT-08P, with 25,000 units
acer Gadget P-187, with 17,856 units recalled
Two power bank models under MEGA KING are also included in the recall, with more than 18,000 units in total
Companies mentioned：acer Gadget、LaPO、PUREGEAR普格爾、YOMIX優迷、GUXON、GTCASE、亞果元素、MEGA KING
Is Lisa seeing someone new? Interactions with rumored boyfriend LV’s third young master plunge, fueling suspicions she is secretly dating the 26-year-old “Thai Cha Eun-woo”
Are homes really cheaper during Ghost Month? Is this the best time of year to bargain? Realtor reveals the pros and cons of buying a home in the lunar 7th month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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The average number of days to sell a home nationwide reached 104.2 days
The average negotiation discount widened to 16.7%
The share of total bank lending accounted for by real estate loans, which had also reached a high of 37.6% at the end of June 2024
Google announces major cuts to “4 features”! Gmail and photo backups are among those affected, with services ending this year; see the shutdown dates and alternatives
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Google Drive for desktop photo backup (ends Aug. 10, 2026)
Gmail third-party account sending feature discontinued (ends January 2027)
Gmailify and POP mail aggregation discontinued (ends January 2027)
Google Assistant is being phased out, with Gemini taking over (starting Sept. 4, 2026)
A monthly salary in the low NT$30,000s can still fund 2 overseas trips a year! Budget travelers swear by these 3 tips to save money and prepare for a 第三 trip
The Financial Supervisory Commission’s Financial Literacy website likewise advises people who receive calls or text messages from unknown sources to contact their bank using the number on the back of their credit or debit card, or call 165 to verify
Beyond AI and chip manufacturing! Scholars identify key industries behind a “second economic miracle,” as Taiwanese businesses’ return investments could reach NT$40 trillion
On the ground in Beijing》Beijing floods reach waist height! Typhoon White Dolphin batters Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei—why is this “extreme rain” moving so slowly?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Rainfall in Beijing’s Houshayu area of Shunyi reached 88.5 millimeters in 1 hour
Beijing’s average annual rainfall is about 528 millimeters.
Cumulative rainfall could exceed 150 millimeters in 6 hours
And 200 millimeters in 24 hours
Cumulative rainfall at Shanghai’s Xujiahui National Meteorological Station reached 316.1 millimeters in 24 hours
Average rainfall across Zhejiang province reached 215 millimeters
Average rainfall in Taizhou was 438 millimeters
The highest total at a single station approached 970 millimeters
National Association of Chinese Industry and Commerce: Restarting nuclear power may not ease the industry's power shortage in time; urges government to accelerate SMR feasibility work
Sanyo Industrial posts first-half EPS of NT$3.47; estimates second-half operations will outperform first half
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Sanyo Industrial announced its first-half 2026 financial results, with EPS of NT$3.47 and steady operations. With medium-sized projects gradually getting underway, analysts expect second-half performance to exceed both the first half and the same period last year.
【High-Volume, Strong-Rallying Stocks】AI Computing Power Dark Horse Stocks: 【麗台】⊕【宏致】⊕【英業達】 +16%. 輝達 Joins Forces With Wall Street to Pour In 500 Billion! Full List of Top Dark Horse Stocks in AI Infrastructure?!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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輝達 Joins Forces With Wall Street to Pour In 500 Billion!
The weighted index opened higher and climbed throughout the day, closing up 397.35 points
Closing at 45518.07
Original成交量8587.32億
Foreign investors were net buyers of NT$11.020 billion
Investment trusts were net buyers of NT$2.800 billion
Dealers were net buyers of NT$8.700 billion
三 major institutional investors purchased a total of NT$22.522 billion net
Foreign investors were net buyers for three consecutive days, with net purchases totaling NT$85.062 billion
Investment trusts were net buyers for three consecutive days, with net purchases totaling NT$9.173 billion
Have headwinds nearly run their course? ETF inflows and central bank gold hoarding support the market; experts estimate gold could test US$4,500 to US$5,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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Gold could retest US$4,500 per ounce
It could even move toward the US$5,000 target
Spot gold briefly surged to US$4,434 on the 11th
Gold prices climbed back above US$4,380
The U.S.-dollar-denominated gold passbook price reached a high of US$4,449.75
The last quote was US$4,410.60
Global gold demand totaled 1,269 tons in the second quarter of 2026
First-half demand rose 2% year on year to 2,522 tons
The total value of demand also hit a record US$380 billion
Investment demand for bars and coins reached 307 tons
Gold buying returns as Western investors come back, becoming key to price rally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The global gold market has seen inflows return after a period of outflows, with Europe and Asia leading purchases. The return of Western investors is key to whether gold prices can continue rising. The trend signals a gradual recovery in market confidence.
Taiwan stocks after the close | 鴻海 briefing and heavyweight stocks drive market up 397 points, back above 45.5K; IC substrates and silicon wafers surge. Foreign-investor ratio strategy targets 金居、至上、新盛力
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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Surged 397.35 points
Closed at 45,518.07 points
Original單日成交金額 8,888.36 億元
Original全市場合計重手大買 315.92 億元
Original外資買超 110.21 億元
Original投信買超+28.01 億元
Soared 10.34 points
Closed at the 402.02-point mark
Original成交金額 2,004.40 億元
南電（8046）surged to limit-up and closed at NT$1,265.00
Market turmoil among the giants, massive capital shift! The number of strong-performing stocks is surging; a new stock-picking strategy after key support is established
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Funds in the U.S. stock market are flowing from tech giants to small- and mid-cap stocks, driving a sharp rise in Taiwan’s OTC index and putting the ABF, thermal management and CPO supply chains in focus. Investors need to use data analysis to identify core companies benefiting from AI specification upgrades.
CoCo壹番屋 becomes an economic indicator! U.S. strategist creates “curry pork cutlet index”: Yen severely undervalued, fair value should be 62.18 to the dollar
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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The fair value of 1 U.S. dollar should be just 62.18 yen
The yen-dollar exchange rate hovered near a multi-decade low of 159.23 in Asian morning trading today (12)
The foreign exchange market sees the yen as far more undervalued than the 80.3 yen suggested by the Big Mac Index
Tech stocks still have long-term potential! 鉅亨買基金: High growth comes with high volatility; U.S. stock funds can help diversify risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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韓國KOSPI and 費半 both fell about 22.7%
台股 fell 11.5%
那斯達克 fell only about 3%
道瓊 and 標普500 have more diversified industry exposure, encompassing finance, healthcare, consumer and industrial sectors alongside tech; they instead rose 1.5% and 0.2%, respectively, during this period
Importing components for assembly in Taiwan is “illegal”! 龔明鑫 reiterates that imports of Chinese heavy motorcycles are not allowed, welcomes renewed bilateral talks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Economics Minister 龔明鑫 stated unequivocally that importing parts for Chinese-made heavy machinery and assembling them are also illegal. He said they would welcome a willingness to renegotiate and emphasized the importance of fair trade.
Can you open a bank account if you only have a post office account? A complete guide for 18-year-old university students opening their first bank account and then a securities account to invest!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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A total of 26 banks
500 invested regularly each month
A 200-yuan FamilyMart virtual gift
An additional 100-yuan FamilyMart virtual gift card
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund rakes in $182 billion in the first half! Return reaches 9.4%; SpaceX stake disclosed for the first time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Norway's sovereign wealth fund posted a profit of $182 billion in the first half, recording a return of 9.4%. Its investment in SpaceX was also disclosed for the first time. This is a significant development for the world's largest sovereign wealth fund.
Facts
First-half profit exceeded $182 billion
Return reached 9.4%
Holds about 0.05% of Elon Musk’s SpaceX(SPCX-US)
Worth more than $1.2 billion
Holds a 1.3% stake in 輝達(NVDA-US)
Worth $61.8 billion
Holds a 1.2% stake in 蘋果(AAPL-US)
Worth $52.7 billion
The fund currently has about $2.34 trillion in assets
Holds about 1.5% of the world’s publicly listed shares
陽明’s Q2 profit rises nearly 5 times year over year, reaching a 3-quarter high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
陽明’s second-quarter net profit rose nearly 5 times year over year to 5.734 billion yuan, a three-quarter high. The main drivers were peak-season demand in Europe and the Americas and rising freight rates, though geopolitical risks and port bottlenecks remain.
Facts
Quarterly consolidated revenue of 45.923 billion yuan
Net profit after tax of 5.734 billion yuan
Earnings per share (EPS) of 1.64 yuan
Up nearly 300% quarter over quarter
Up 482% year over year
First-half consolidated revenue of 84.584 billion yuan
Net profit after tax of 7.169 billion yuan
EPS of 2.05 yuan
This year’s global GDP growth forecast was slightly revised down from 3.1% in April to 3.0%
Next year’s forecast was slightly raised from 3.2% to 3.4%
Global shipping capacity is expected to grow 4.2% this year
〈After the close in mainland China〉Indexes fluctuate near afternoon highs; all 3 major indexes rise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China's 3 major A-share indexes remained near their highs in the afternoon on the 12th. The upward trend held, with investor interest spread across both technology and non-technology sectors.
Facts
The Shanghai Composite rose 0.32% to close at 3,946.68 points on the 12th
The Shenzhen Component rose 1.09% to 14,414.43 points
The ChiNext Index rose 1.49% to 3,602.08 points
Total turnover on the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 2.1524 trillion yuan
Down 168.5 billion yuan from the previous trading day
<Hong Kong stocks after the close> Indexes broadly retreat; Hang Seng Index falls 0.83%, while mainland property and optical communications stocks buck the trend
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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The Hang Seng Index fell 0.83% to 25440.17 points
中國金茂 was the standout performer, closing up 13.92%
中際旭創 rose more than 8%
網易 fell more than 5%
騰訊音樂 plunged 12.55%
金蝶國際 fell more than 8%
恒瑞醫藥 fell more than 2%
摩根大通 has recently been repeatedly increasing its stake in 中際旭創, lifting its holding to 15.60%
U.S. optical communications giant Lumentum reported a 109% year-over-year surge in revenue in its latest earnings
[皇鼎] Board approves matters related to a land development project in Taipei's Wenshan District
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
皇鼎 approved a joint construction and unit-sharing development project in Taipei's Wenshan District to build a residential tower; details will be announced after the contract is signed.
[金像電] Board approves the consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
金像電 approved its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115. First-half net profit attributable to owners of the parent reached NT$8.267 billion, with earnings per share of NT$16.14.
[中鼎] Board sets capital reduction record date for cancellation of recovered restricted employee shares
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中鼎（9933）announced the cancellation of recovered restricted employee shares and a capital reduction of 433,513 shares, representing a reduction ratio of 0.045%.
[柏文] Announces board resolution to acquire right-of-use assets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
柏文 resolved to lease a building in Tainan's East District for a new Fitness Factory. The lease term is 15 years, with a total amount of NT$215 million.
[全科] Announces invitation to participate in an online investor conference hosted by 元大證券
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
全科 will participate in an online investor conference hosted by 元大證券. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 13. Complete financial information will be available after the meeting on the Market Observation Post System.
亞光 will hold an online investor conference on Aug. 18. Investors can access information through the company's website, and the presentation will be posted on the Market Observation Post System after the meeting.
【微程式】announced that its board approved the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of fiscal year 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
微程式 announced its financial results for the first half of 115, with revenue of NT$328 million, after-tax net profit of NT$36.596 million and earnings per share of NT$0.66.