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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 237 items from 6 sources; Japan, 228 items from 1 source.
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Taipei's iconic Shilin Night Market is facing a serious decline in popularity. A Korean YouTuber visited the area and reported on the growing number of vacant shops, high rents and loss of tourists. The issue highlights structural challenges in Taiwan's tourism industry.
As Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang clashed over policy, Kaohsiung's Ko Chih-en complained that her “opponent is boring.” The difference in the level of public attention between the regions is becoming apparent.
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Companies mentioned：米其林指南、勃根地、大同亞瑟頓、Domaine Marquis d'Angerville、Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg、Georges Roumier、Domaine Armand Rousseau、Dujac、Domaine Gros Frere et Soeur、Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
Cyclospora infections have spread in the United States, prompting consumers to avoid lettuce and causing lettuce prices in July to plunge 16.4% from the previous month. It was the largest monthly drop on record, against a backdrop of eroding trust in food safety.
Companies mentioned：Taylor Farms、University of Central Arkansas
The Los Angeles Lakers were sold for more than $12 billion, with Josh Kushner and Bob Iger becoming the new owners. The previous owner made $2 billion in profit in 10 months, making it the largest deal in NBA history.
Companies mentioned：Thrive Capital、Oscar Health、The Walt Disney Company、Guggenheim Partners、Los Angeles Dodgers、ESPN、Nike
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Companies mentioned：羅雲熙、劉學義、張凌赫、丁禹兮、檀健次、成毅、龔俊、邵峰、李宏毅、微博、豆瓣
Spain's Defense Ministry said it would not oppose China's 上汽集団 building a car factory in Galicia. The company plans to invest 200 million euros and begin producing 120,000 EVs a year in 2028, with the project expected to benefit the regional economy.
Companies mentioned：上汽集団、奇瑞汽車、零跑汽車、Stellantis、比亞迪
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Companies mentioned：趙雲、關羽、張飛、馬超、黃忠、劉備、曹操、公孫瓚、甘夫人、孫夫人、孫權、劉璋、劉禪、諸葛亮、鄧芝、曹真、夏侯淵、張郃、費詩、陳壽、裴松之、羅貫中
A fierce dispute over budget reviews has erupted between 立法院 Speaker Han Kuo-yu and 國民黨 caucus whip Fu Kun-chi. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang stressed the importance of internal coordination and proposed a swift resolution.
Companies mentioned：國民黨、立法院
A Japanese homemaker who began investing in stocks at age 56 grew her assets to 400 million yen over 8 years and later surpassed 500 million yen. Her success came from a long-term investment strategy based on life experience, inspiring small investors.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Tesla、Micron、NVIDIA、Intel、Toyota
Original旅美学者翁履中が、イギリスの政治状況と台湾の民主主義について分析。イギリスの補選に「垃圾桶伯爵」が立候補したことや、経済学人誌が台湾の民主主義を「挾持」と批判したことに言及し、両国の民主主義の違いを比較した。
Companies mentioned：経済学人誌
Experts analyzed the optimal age to begin receiving labor insurance pensions under 2 scenarios: still working and retired. They found that retired people would receive more in total by claiming early at age 60.
Starbucks China denied rumors that 蜜雪冰城 was making its products under contract or that it had changed its coffee beans, saying the claims were false. The Chinese market is facing an intense price war, while Taiwan has avoided low-price competition due to a different operating model, highlighting regional differences in strategy.
Companies mentioned：蜜雪冰城、瑞幸咖啡（Luckin Coffee）、庫迪咖啡、百勝中國、統一星巴克、路易莎、85度C、山姆中國、博裕資本
On Aug. 13, 2026, air defense exercises were held in 7 counties and cities in northern Taiwan. Slower mobile networks temporarily affected electronic services at banks, post offices and retailers. 中華郵政 and 台新銀行 announced response measures.
Companies mentioned：中華郵政、台新銀行、台灣銀行、土地銀行、第一銀行、合作金庫、中國信託、永豐銀行、7-ELEVEN、全家便利商店、萊爾富、OKmart、全聯福利中心、愛買、萬家福
The Bureau of Labor Insurance under the Ministry of Labor began disbursing 17 types of social insurance benefits in August, including childbirth benefits under the National Pension program. The childbirth benefit was raised to a maximum of 42,206 yen, and eligible recipients are urged to apply promptly.
BNI華地產 held a practical workshop on short-form video marketing. Lin Dian-yi explained strategies for monetizing short-form video ads, with nearly a hundred business owners taking part. The initiative to help businesses turn traffic into conversions has drawn attention.
Companies mentioned：BNI華地產、一方生活、AI魔術師晨益、十三妹
“朕” was originally a first-person pronoun widely used in ancient China, but Qin Shi Huang reserved it as a form of self-reference exclusively for the emperor. The change symbolized the establishment of a centralized imperial system.
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Companies mentioned：BBC、長崎市、台灣駐日代表處、李逸洋、高市早苗、中國駐日本大使館、台北駐日經濟文化代表處、陳銘俊、朝日新聞、鈴木史朗、台灣外交部、陳怡君、東京國際基督教大學、奈吉、哈德森研究所、長尾賢、香港中文大學、堀內徹、日本國際教養大學、陳宥樺、美聯社、飯田和郎
After discussions among mainland Chinese internet users, TOP10 actresses with the coolest aura in mainland Chinese dramas were selected. Liu Yifei took the top spot for her role as Xiaolongnü in The Return of the Condor Heroes. The criteria included nominations from internet users, original reviews, and how distinctly each actress’s signature role conveyed a cool demeanor.
Companies mentioned：中国大陆影视行业
As market concerns rise following a sharp rally in AI and semiconductor stocks, Barlins said the quality of corporate earnings and financial soundness would be key to sustained growth in Asian equity markets. Oil prices and interest rates will also be important variables.
Companies mentioned：霸菱（Barings）、輝達（NVIDIA）
Sanwan Township in Miaoli County is providing all residents with a living subsidy of 5000 yuan. Payments to elderly residents were deposited on Aug. 10, while other residents can collect theirs in person from Aug. 13.
An analysis of the TOP10 male characters in mainland Chinese dramas who are “refined yet villainous,” selected from signature roles played by actors including Zhang Linghe, Wei Daxun and Peng Guanying, explores how these characters—polished on the outside and devious within—became a hot topic among viewers.
Companies mentioned：中国大陆剧集制作公司
During Taiwan's Han Kuang No. 42 exercises, military police carried out a late-night road closure and defense drill at Taipei's Guangfu Bridge. Residents praised the realistic exercise, which included gunfire and explosions, reflecting a high level of public awareness about defense.
Taiwan’s higher education system attracts large numbers of Indonesian students. Indonesia is the second-largest source of international students after Vietnam, with nearly 1.9萬 studying in Taiwan. Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and quality of higher education are key draws.
Companies mentioned：教育部、海外联招委员会、印尼留台校友会联合总会
South Korea's “Amazon,” Coupang, reported revenue of $8.856 billion in the second quarter of 2026, but posted a net loss of $570 million due to the costs of investing in Taiwan and a fine over personal data leaks. With sustainability in question alongside growth, logistics infrastructure and repeat purchase rates will be key.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、台積電
Chen Ying-chieh, a leading singer in Taiwan's Taiwanese-language music scene, has died at age 72. She suffered multiple organ failure after neglecting to drink enough water because of dementia. Tributes have poured in from the entertainment industry.
Taiwan's navy and Coast Guard conducted their first live-force “joint anti-blockade escort” drill during the Han Kuang No. 42 exercises. The Yushan-class ship simulated a vessel transporting critical supplies and successfully entered a port safely. It was an important step in demonstrating the ability to respond to China's gray-zone incursions.
風傳媒 has been added to Google Search's preferred sources settings, allowing users to access important news more easily. The setting lets them keep up with the latest trends and important news.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
Taiwan's Ministry of Labor has significantly relaxed eligibility requirements for its “Five-Five Employment Promotion Measures” to help workers aged 55 and over find new jobs. The required employment period has been reduced from 90 days to 30 days, and coverage has been extended to part-time workers.
Original台湾株式市場が本日、強気の流れで始まり、大盤指数が4万6千ポイントを超えるまで上昇しました。聯發科が大幅に値上がりし、國巨や華碩など複数の銘柄がストップ高となりましたが、一方で一部の金融株は下落しています。
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、廣達、富邦金、國泰金、華碩、國巨、華新科、台虹、和碩、大成鋼、所羅門、凱美、台勝科、高力、華南金、太空梭
Taipei candidate Shen Boyang proposed a “leasehold housing” plan to address the city’s aging buildings and lower the barrier to housing affordability. Writer Piao Lang Dao Yu says the idea is feasible in theory, but China’s experience shows that prices in prime areas remain high, and Taiwan also faces legal and cultural challenges.
台北晶華酒店 is offering its “屋台煙火假期” accommodation package on August 15. The package combines Japanese-style yukata, street-stall cuisine and a nighttime fireworks party for a Japanese-inspired experience. It offers a special stay with an ideal view of the fireworks at the Dadaocheng Summer Festival.
Companies mentioned：台北晶華酒店
安達人壽 has launched the “Memory Journey Together Lifelong Health Insurance” plan, offering staged benefits and multiple health protections against the risk of dementia in old age, to help families cope with the pressures of long-term care.
台塑 and Japan’s Daicel have established a joint venture, with each investing 4億元 to produce photoresist thinner for semiconductors. Production is scheduled to begin in Kaohsiung by the end of 2028, strengthening Taiwan’s local supply chain to meet growing demand driven by AI.
Companies mentioned：大賽璐株式会社
台湾麦当劳 has suspended sales across Taiwan of 2 burgers after imported shrimp patties used in them were found to contain non-compliant substances, including nitrofurans. A refund mechanism will be announced within 1 week.
Companies mentioned：台湾麦当劳
Construction on Phase I of the Tainan Metro Blue Line is planned to begin by the end of this year. The 8.55-kilometer line will connect the three districts of Yongkang, East District and Rende. Yongkang has the highest property transaction volume, with an average price of 25.5萬元 per ping. Experts say the metro construction will spur regional development and benefit the housing market over the long term.
Companies mentioned：中信房屋
Google unveiled the Pixel 11 series, raising prices by $100 across all models due to surging memory costs. It revised the lineup to start at 256GB and highlighted the “Gemini Intelligence” AI features. This reflects cost pressures across the consumer electronics industry.
Companies mentioned：Apple、TrendForce
Strong financial reports from AI-related companies have pushed semiconductor stocks higher again, bringing them close to bull-market territory. However, some analysts have warned of a gap between spending levels and actual demand, urging caution about the optimistic outlook.
Companies mentioned：CoreWeave、Super Micro Computer、Lumentum、SanDisk、Micron Technology、SK Hynix、Nvidia、AMD、Broadcom、Coherent
奇鋐 (3017-TW) shares surged on an optimistic outlook at an investor briefing, making the stock a core holding in 21 actively managed ETFs. Expanding demand for AI cooling and improving performance have drawn market attention, with ETFs such as 00406A also affected.
Companies mentioned：奇鋐、NVIDIA、主動中信台灣收益
華碩 posted strong second-quarter results, with after-tax net profit up 94% year on year, and raised its full-year server revenue target to 150%. The positive news pushed the stock to limit-up at the open, reflecting strong market confidence in its AI and server strategy.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Japan’s Ministry of Finance are trying to steer the yen higher through currency intervention, but market sensitivity to policy statements could instead increase volatility. フォーチュン has warned of distortions in price formation, making this an important policy development to watch.
Companies mentioned：フォーチュン、福斯財經網
SpaceXAI unveiled Grok 4.6. It matches the performance of GPT-5.6 Sol while offering API pricing at half the cost, targeting the developer market. Competition is intensifying in the age of AI agents.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、Cursor、OpenRouter、Vercel、Cloudflare
奇鋐’s (3017-TW) GPU and ASIC products are set to enter mass production in the second half of the year, supporting strong business growth. The stock hit limit-up and set a record high.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA
Google co-founder Sergey Brin ordered an accelerated development push for the Gemini AI model and replaced a DeepMind leader. The move is an urgent response as the company falls behind in the AI race, with regaining the lead now a pressing priority.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、Anthropic、OpenAI
At the 2026 Taipei International Automation Industry Exhibition, Moxa showcased network infrastructure technologies for the industrial AI era under the theme “Resilient Connectivity, Intelligent Collaboration for the Future.” It presented comprehensive solutions spanning wireless communications, edge computing and security systems.
Companies mentioned：所羅門、綠捷
花旗銀行 reiterated its bullish outlook on silver, forecasting that prices could rise to $75 in the next 3 months and potentially test $90 in 6-12 months, up about 38% from current levels. Key drivers include a recovery in investment demand, easing tensions in the Middle East and a more dovish Federal Reserve policy.
Companies mentioned：花旗銀行
Chinese AI company 智譜 has been added to the MSCI China Index, effective August 31. The move is expected to attract overseas index fund inflows, and the shares rose more than 6% in early trading.
Companies mentioned：建滔集團、芯源微、風華高科、大族激光、協鑫科技、金力永磁、智飛生物、南亞科、鼎泰高科
STARLUX Airlines announced the launch of a Taichung-Nagoya route on October 25, underscoring its strategy to strengthen Taichung as its second operating base. The move expands its presence in central Japan.
Taiwan optical communications equipment maker 高明鐵 reported strong performance amid demand from AI data centers, with revenue in the first half of 2026 surpassing its total for the previous full year and the company returning to profitability. Expansion into the CPO and 800G/1.6T optical module markets is driving growth.
GlaSSEM, a joint venture between 三星電機 and 住友化学, failed reliability certification for its TGV glass substrate, pushing mass production back to 2028 or later. Chinese companies are catching up, potentially accelerating domestic production.
Companies mentioned：三星電機、住友化学、東友精細化学、GlaSSEM、台積電、インテル、SKC、Absolics、京東方、凱盛科技、長電科技、通富微電、長信科技、沃格光電、燧原科技、先封
Anthropic has reportedly agreed to acquire Decart AI for about $6 billion. The deal would be the largest in the company’s history and is seen as a move to boost computing power ahead of its IPO.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、Decart AI、OpenAI、NVIDIA、Radical Ventures、Atreides Management、Valor Equity Partners、Adobe Ventures、紅杉資本、Benchmark、Zeev Ventures
Taiwan-listed ETF 統一全球創新(00988A) rose more than 4% amid expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts and rising AI demand, posting the market’s strongest performance. This signals a recovery in confidence in risk assets and could mark a turning point in investment strategy.
Companies mentioned：統一投信、元大投信、中信投信、台新投信、三竹資訊
東森國際 reported first-half net profit after tax of 2.73億元, up 7.4% year on year, and announced a 20億元 cash capital increase to strengthen its 三 core businesses. The move is expected to improve its financial structure and support long-term growth.
Companies mentioned：東森購物、自然美
Taiwan stocks opened higher today, led by gains in heavyweight electronics shares, with TSMC and other large-cap stocks rising sharply. The MSCI quarterly adjustment added several Taiwan stocks to its constituents, while market performance was mixed.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、國巨、台達電、鴻海、廣達、華南金、兆豐金、中信金、光纖、凱美、華新科、密望實、金山電、南亞科、華邦電、群聯、南電、台燿、景碩
Rising demand for Hon Hai’s AI-related products has prompted U.S. firm Citi and Japan’s Nomura to sharply raise their target prices to 400 yen and 435 yen. Mass production of AI servers and high-speed networking products is driving earnings growth.
Companies mentioned：Citi、Nomura、NVIDIA、Google
Goldman Sachs named 戴爾科技, 慧與科技 and NetApp its top picks among U.S. hardware stocks, citing demand for AI infrastructure. AI servers and data center upgrades are expected to boost performance.
Companies mentioned：戴爾科技、慧與科技、NetApp、NVIDIA、Vultr、Juniper Networks、Argus、巴克萊
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Companies mentioned：特斯拉、SpaceX、星鏈、Cybercab、Robotaxi、Grok、Terafab
騰訊雲 announced that its GPU resources would be “very abundant” by the end of the year. In China’s AI market, where 輝達 has effectively withdrawn due to U.S. export restrictions, domestic chips such as those from 華為 are growing rapidly, fundamentally changing the computing power landscape.
Companies mentioned：騰訊、輝達、華為、摩爾線程
DeepSeek released the official version of its “V4 Pro” AI model. Its performance is comparable to Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5, while its price is just 2%, drawing major attention for its cost-performance.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、華為
京東物流 and 迅銷集團 have reached a global strategic partnership to provide cross-border warehousing, distribution and AI supply chain services for brands including 優衣庫 and GU, marking a major breakthrough in its overseas supply chain capabilities.
Companies mentioned：迅銷集團、優衣庫、GU、Theory、DHL、Geopost、Evri、FII Institute、MODON、絲路基金
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Companies mentioned：衛福部、北榮癌症篩檢中心、長聖、浩鼎、鼎晉、生華科