STARLUX Airlines' Taichung-Nagoya route to launch on 10/25, initially with 4 flights weekly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
STARLUX Airlines will launch the Taichung-Nagoya route on October 25, initially operating 4 flights per week. The move aims to complete its Northeast Asia network from Taichung and deepen its presence in central Taiwan.
New Taipei honors long-term care workers and organizations; 52 people and groups receive awards
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei City held the 3rd Long-Term Care Service Awards ceremony, recognizing 52 outstanding individuals and groups. The city government said it will continue integrating resources to improve local elderly care services.
President observes civil supplies distribution drill, urges preparedness and warns against relying solely on outside help
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te observed a civil resilience supplies distribution drill in New Taipei City, stressing that Taiwan should be prepared to safeguard stability across the Taiwan Strait. The exercise strengthened coordination between government and private-sector organizations in distributing supplies and enhanced the country's overall defense resilience.
Facts
President Lai Ching-te observes New Taipei City's 2026 urban resilience civil supplies distribution drill
AIT Director Raymond Greene and diplomats from several countries take part in the exercise
The urban resilience exercise will be expanded to 2 days and held in conjunction with the Han Kuang military exercises
New Taipei City links 1129 locations across the city serving as distribution points for essential supplies
Century-old irrigation channel in Nantou's Lugu has been out of repair for more than 20 years; 游顥 helps restore its irrigation function
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A century-old waterway in 鹿谷郷 has been restored, bringing its irrigation function back into service. 游顥 secured the budget, and NT$11.86 million was spent on upgrading the pipelines.
August electronic futures rose; financial futures fell
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei stocks rose 503.41 points today to close at 46021.48 points. August electronic futures rose, trading at a premium; financial futures fell, trading at a discount.
Facts
Taipei stocks rose 503.41 points on the 13th to close at 46021.48 points.
August electronic futures closed at 2955 points, up 50.5 points.
Electronic spot market closed at 2947.99 points, a premium of 7.01 points.
August financial futures closed at 3155.2 points, down 7.2 points.
Financial spot market closed at 3167.17 points, a discount of 11.97 points.
Store water now! 11 counties and cities face major water outages tomorrow, leaving households without water morning and evening; check your area’s outage zone with a click.
Taiwanese life insurer acquired! After 33 years, it will officially delist on 9/1; E.Sun Financial acquires 100% of its shares, and its new name is revealed.
Ko Wen-je’s “Xiao Shen 1500” has been under scrutiny for more than half a year, but the “DPP 1 million” note remains unclear? Hung Meng-kai blasts investigators: Don’t apply a double standard.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
Facts
慈濟基金會 was defrauded of more than 1 billion in its BNT vaccine purchase.
More than NT$1.08 billion in criminal proceeds seized.
South Korea unveils another housing-market cooling measure! Government to build 230,000 public homes around Seoul, with purchase restrictions to deter land speculation.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
Facts
More than 230,000 homes to be built.
100,000 of them will be provided on public land.
Construction is expected to begin between 2029 and 2030; once completed, the projects will provide 27,000 homes.
At least 73,000 more homes on public land to be announced.
The time from announcement to the start of construction for public housing, previously an average of 68 months,
will be sharply cut to under 37 months.
15% of public presale homes will be offered through a “shared ownership” model.
How can you tell whether the stone lions at a temple gate are male or female? No need to look at their faces—check this 1 detail under their feet for the answer.
Is the “disappearance” in Spirited Away real? Why Japanese people believe that walking into the mountains may mean never returning to the world they knew.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
Facts
Spirited Away was released in 2001.
The Japanese folklorist Kunio Yanagita’s 遠野物語, published in 1910.
Li Yue invited to a balance bike race; seeing more than 1,000 young competitors, he laments that he is the only one of the original Fruit Family who isn’t a father.
What jobs can you do after retirement? Experts reveal 5 side hustles: earn cash with ease at any age, without returning to the workforce; suitable for older adults, too
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Rising prices are prompting retirees to seek flexible part-time work. Experts recommend five types of remote jobs that allow older adults to earn a steady income from home while maintaining their health and financial independence.
What is an FDE, and why is it in such high demand? Western tech companies are recruiting in Asia for one key reason
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Western tech companies are expanding their hiring of Asia-based forward-deployed engineers (FDEs). Cost efficiency and time-zone advantages are driving the trend, which could have a major impact on global talent strategies going forward.
Traditional Chinese medicine doctors form a support group! Su Chiao-hui backs integrated Chinese and Western medicine and smart TCM to build a new healthcare network in New Taipei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Facts
Original5年投入16.8億元推動「中醫藥振興計畫」
During my 10 years serving in the Legislative Yuan
Does the NHI Administration warn, “Abnormal use of your NHI card will result in its immediate suspension”? The Ministry of Health and Welfare issues an official statement! Take 1 action now or all your personal data could be stolen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The NHI Administration has warned the public about recent phishing scams impersonating official agencies, urging people not to click links and to verify official accounts to protect their personal information.
Is UMC the next dark horse in AI? Silicon photonics enters mass production and 2 growth engines kick in: a guide to whether it’s still worth investing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
UMC is gearing up for demand from AI data centers for high power and high-speed interconnects through mass production of silicon photonics and stronger specialty processes. Revenue and capacity utilization are both set to rise in 2026, making it a key player in mature-process manufacturing.
Why are towels given out at Taiwanese funerals? They’re not handed out at random—the real reasons are unknown to many
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The towels given to guests at Taiwanese funerals are not merely everyday items but traditional return gifts known as “答紙礼.” They are part of a cultural custom through which the bereaved family expresses gratitude to those who pay their respects.
What happens if you don’t update your bankbook for too long? One person shares the most troublesome “1 consequence”—even paying won’t fix it. Postal and bank rules, and the real purpose, revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
If a physical bankbook is not updated for a long time, transaction details are automatically compressed, making it time-consuming and costly to obtain detailed records for loan or immigration applications. 中華郵政 and major banks have rules on the matter, highlighting the importance of paper statements even in the digital age.
Messi considers retirement after his father’s death! Not winning the World Cup remains a regret; C. Ronaldo, Beckham and others mourn on Instagram
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Jorge, the father of global soccer star Lionel Messi, has died after an illness. Messi posted a poignant tribute on Instagram and alluded to the possibility of retirement, while global celebrities including Cristiano Ronaldo offered their condolences one after another.
AI frenzy reshapes credit markets: lending demand surges—can investors still focus only on spreads?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Expanding investment in AI infrastructure and geopolitical risks are reshaping credit markets. Investors are entering an era in which they need the ability to select individual bonds, not just assess yield spreads.
Is there a hidden meaning behind Lunar July offerings? Fortune teller admits, “I never hold a Ghost Month offering or eat the offerings”: more than 10 nearby businesses that did went under
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese fortune teller Xiao Meng Laoshi revealed that she does not hold any Pudu ceremonies during the 7th lunar month and forbids her employees from doing so as well. Citing cases of nearby stores that went bankrupt after holding Pudu ceremonies, she questioned their effectiveness.
A detailed look at the roles of Coast Guard vessels Taichung and Bali in joint Han Kuang exercises with the Navy: How much fighting power can the “second navy” bring to a Chinese invasion of Taiwan?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
Facts
The Taichung is a 1,000-ton-class patrol vessel
Its full-load displacement reaches 2,167 tons
Its maximum speed is about 24 knots
Its range exceeds 6,000 nautical miles
It can carry up to 42 2.75-inch rockets
Range of about 10 kilometers
An Anping-class patrol vessel is about 65.4 meters long
14.8 meters wide
Maximum speed of up to 44.5 knots
Space has been reserved for 16 Hsiung Feng II and Hsiung Feng III anti-ship missiles
Plans call for building 141 vessels of various types within 10 years
Nagasaki atomic bombing ceremony controversy signals “cooling Taiwan-Japan ties”? KMT senior figure: Japan’s 1 move was an olive branch to Beijing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Taiwanese representative’s placement outside the diplomatic corps at the Nagasaki atomic bombing ceremony sparked protests. Meanwhile, Japan offered high-profile thanks for a donation from KMT chairperson Cheng Li-wun, prompting interpretations that Tokyo’s attitude toward Taiwan has subtly shifted and that it is sending Beijing a signal of rapprochement.
Smoking is completely banned, so why do airplane toilets still have to have ashtrays? The answer is related to flight safety
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An explanation has been offered for why ashtrays are installed in airplane toilets despite the smoking ban: it is a safety precaution. This reflects an aviation safety philosophy that takes human irrational behavior into account.
Convenience stores introduce “1 new rule” for parcel pickup! Customers object: checkout will take even longer, and it’s intrusive and a privacy concern
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's 7-ELEVEN will require electronic signatures when customers pick up 0-yuan parcels starting Aug. 18. Concerns are growing over consumer convenience and privacy.
Moving out of California and selling CNN both under consideration as Warner-Paramount merger pulls out all the stops
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Paramount Skydance is considering selling CNN or moving it out of California to overcome antitrust opposition to its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The move shows regulatory pressure has affected corporate strategy.
Chen Hsing-yu ends 25-year marriage; signs of Chao Chien-ming's infidelity? She recalls First Family turmoil: son-in-law liked interacting with female reporters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On her 50th birthday, Chen Hsing-yu, the eldest daughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, left a 1-star negative review at her ex-husband Chao Chien-ming's clinic, publicly accusing him as his “ex-wife” of being unfeeling toward the family and mentioning a suspected extramarital affair, sparking a divorce controversy. The move received indirect support from her younger brother, Chen Chih-chung.
Taiwan's furry companions top 3.2 million! LG reveals 3 major cleaning blind spots in homes shared by people and pets, offering all-around protection from floors and air to fabrics for comfortable everyday living
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
LG Electronics has unveiled home appliances for households with pets that address 3 major cleaning blind spots. The products tackle pet hair, air pollution and fabric cleaning to create a more comfortable living space.
New Taipei urban resilience drill: Not just the U.S. overseeing! Israeli and Canadian representatives in Taiwan attend as Hou You-yi appears alongside 2 former rivals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
Facts
2026 Urban Resilience Exercise
This year's urban resilience drill will be extended to 2 days
42 out of every 100 couples get divorced! China's marriages in the first half of the year hit a record low, while divorces reached a new high since the introduction of the cooling-off period
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Marriage registrations in China totaled 3.275 million couples in the first half of 2025, a record low, while divorce registrations reached 1.383 million, the highest since the introduction of the divorce cooling-off period. The figures reflect declining birthrates and changing social attitudes.
Antibiotic levels exceed limits in these 2 McDonald's burgers! Outlets across Taiwan urgently pull them from shelves and suspend sales; refund plan to be announced within a week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
McDonald's Taiwan announced that it would pull 2 shrimp burgers from outlets across Taiwan and suspend sales after tests found antibiotic levels above the limit, and said it would offer refunds to recent purchasers. The incident highlights the importance of food safety management.
Another toxic vegetable scare! Pesticide levels exceed limits in 3 vegetables loved by Taiwanese; all 7,500 kilograms destroyed, full list of violations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台北農產公司 found 77 noncompliant products in pesticide tests of fruit and vegetables in July 2026, mainly Chinese cabbage, chili peppers and green beans. A total of 7,557 kilograms were destroyed. The move shows the government's strict control of food safety to protect consumer health.
FBI secrets revealed! Operation codenamed “Round River” once listed Pompeo and Giuliani among Russian disinformation sources
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In its “Round River” operation during the 2020 presidential election, the FBI listed conservatives including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Rudy Giuliani as “conduits” for Russian disinformation. This has fueled growing doubts about political neutrality.
Companies mentioned：Fox News、One America News、The Federalist、Just the News
A repeat of Taipei's “32-yuan rice cooker case”! Taichung cleaner takes discarded cookware home for creative work, indicted for embezzling “4.092 yuan”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A temporary employee of Taichung City's Environmental Protection Bureau took home 12.4 kg of cookware from collected recyclables and used it for creative projects. Valued at 4.092 yuan, the items led prosecutors to indict the employee on suspicion of corruption, sparking public debate.
東港安泰醫院 illegal construction leads to 9 deaths; DPP blasts KMT for calling it “political persecution,” saying it tramples on the rule of law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
DPP spokesperson Lin Chu-yin blasted the KMT for politicizing the judicial investigation into the fire at 東港安泰醫院 that killed 9 people, accusing it of shielding candidate Su Ching-chuan and ignoring public safety and victims' families. The move highlights the clash between the justice system and elections.
The Taoyuan branch takes a Chinese cooking class into the mountains! Training combines ingredients from Indigenous communities with certification support to develop local culinary talent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Summary not yet available
Facts
The 317-hour “Practical Creative Chinese Cuisine Chef Training Course”
A total of 23 trainees took part in this training
Of these, 22 were Indigenous
A 52-year-old Indigenous trainee surnamed Kao
A 26-year-old Indigenous trainee surnamed Huang
About 22 off-site training courses are held in the region each year
Taiwan stocks' trading volume tops NT$1 trillion; foreign investors add NT$75.6 billion, while 3 major institutional investors buy a net NT$90.756 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks surged 503.41 points to 46,021 today, with trading volume topping NT$1.05 trillion. The 3 major institutional investors bought a net NT$90.756 billion combined, with foreign investors leading the rally as market confidence recovered.
Chen Liwu backs Intel with real money, personally buying $12 million in new shares
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan invested $12 million of his personal funds to buy company shares. The move has been seen as a strong vote of confidence from management and signals an acceleration of investment in AI.
The recovery in production at major aluminum smelters and government support eased concerns over supply shortages, sending LME aluminum prices down about 2%. The move is an important signal for global supply chain trends.
Companies mentioned：Emirates Global Aluminium、Tomago Aluminium Smelter、Chaos Ternary Futures Co.
Gold prices continue to hover around $4,400! UBS sees them rising to $5,200 by the end of June 2027; investors can consider building positions below $4,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
UBS forecasts that gold will reach $5,200 per ounce by the end of June 2027, and says a short-term drop below $4,000 could present an opportunity to build positions strategically. Continued central bank gold purchases and expectations of Fed easing support the outlook.
COVID cases surge; 9 tenths of severe cases are among the unvaccinated! A major outbreak feared when schools reopen in September, prompting 2 urgent directives from the premier
〈Jentech earnings briefing〉Jentech sees Q3 gross margin holding steady from the previous quarter, optimistic about the benefits of new platforms and products ramping up
《Value Investing: Latest Industry Research Report》華星光 (4979-TW): U.S. optical communications giants report strong results as 3 supply streams begin to take over
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
華星光 (4979-TW) is accelerating its growth on the back of expanding AI data center demand, focusing on 800G long-haul optical modules, continuous-wave lasers and electro-absorption modulated lasers. Lumentum's strong earnings provide evidence of the demand.
South Korea's central bank returns to the gold market after 13 years, spending $250 million on U.S.-listed gold ETFs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korea's central bank has returned to the gold market for the first time in 13 years, purchasing U.S.-listed gold ETFs worth $250 million. This marks an important strategic shift toward diversifying foreign exchange reserves and strengthening risk management.