Landowner sues to void Wanda Line urban plan；loses after reversal on appeal，ruling final
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Facts
Land owned by 英屬維京群島商勝方投資有限公司 and leased for use as gas stations totaled 693 square meters
In case-specific amendments to the 104 master plan and 105 detailed plan，the Taipei City Government rezoned about 260 square meters south of 勝方公司’s land from an MRT development zone to land for the MRT system
The remaining 433 square meters were rezoned from an MRT development zone to a residential zone
Finance Ministry: Unclaimed estates yield over NT$73.85 million in surplus cash remitted to state coffers in the first 6 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
More than NT$73.85 million in cash from unclaimed estates was remitted to state coffers in the first half of this year. The funds go into the national treasury for centralized allocation.
Poland’s food-service businesses top 100,000 as food trucks and delivery drive new trends
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The number of food-service businesses in Poland has topped 100,000, with mobile food trucks a key driver of growth. As prices rise, businesses are shifting to more flexible operations.
Tech stocks lift South Korean shares more than 3% higher; Asian markets mixed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Moderate US inflation data eased market concerns about Federal Reserve rate hikes. Strength in technology stocks drove South Korean shares up more than 3%, while Japanese and Taiwanese markets also advanced.
Facts
South Korean shares surged 3.6% at the close, led by SK海力士 and 三星
The US consumer price index for July met market expectations
Japanese shares rose more than 1%, led by 鎧俠、東京威力科創 and 愛德萬測試
漢測 first-half profit climbs nearly 3.9 times as AI semiconductor capacity expansion drives wafer testing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wafer-testing supplier 漢測 announced first-half results, with profit up nearly 3.9 times year over year and revenue reaching a record high for the same period. Demand for AI and HPC, along with capacity expansion by foundries and packaging and testing firms, boosted equipment and service growth.
Facts
漢測’s first-half consolidated revenue was NT$2.185 billion, up 114.5% year over year.
漢測’s first-half earnings per share were NT$21.5.
漢測’s first-half gross margin was 54.88%, and its operating margin was 33.59%.
漢測 recorded growth across all 3 major businesses in the first half: probe cards and cleaning materials, testing equipment engineering services, and semiconductor equipment and customized products.
Median rent nationwide in the first half of 115 was NT$8,600; New Taipei had the highest at NT$13,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of the Interior released rental statistics for the first half of 115, reporting a nationwide median rent of NT$8,600 and a stable rental market. New Taipei, Taipei and Taoyuan ranked as the 3 areas with the highest rents.
Metabolic syndrome raises the risk of chronic disease; measure waist circumference to assess risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taichung City’s Health Bureau urged the public to pay attention to metabolic syndrome and assess chronic disease risk by measuring waist circumference and BMI.
Southern Taiwan braces for torrential rain on the 15th; a low-pressure belt will bring above-average moisture for a week starting on the 17th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration, under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, forecast a risk of torrential rain in southern Taiwan on the 15th. Starting on the 17th, a broad low-pressure belt will affect Taiwan, bringing unsettled weather for a week. Coastal areas should watch for seawater overtopping caused by the annual spring tide.
Facts
Torrential rain is possible in southern Taiwan on the 15th
A broad low-pressure belt will affect the area for a week starting on the 17th
The annual spring tide may cause seawater to overtop coastal areas before the 15th
E.SUN Financial: Fed will not cut rates this year; watch 3 major variables affecting financial markets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
E.SUN Financial posted record-high earnings in the first half of the year. Chairman Huang Nan-chou said the market should watch 3 major variables in the second half: geopolitics, the aftereffects of AI and central bank policies.
Quanta bullish on AI server demand, raises capital spending this year to NT$40 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Quanta Computer is raising its 2026 capital expenditure to 40 billion yuan on strong demand for AI servers. With orders secured through 2028, it will strengthen its global production capacity.
Ahead of the release of the film 怎麼可能我家的祖先是你家的鬼, star Naomi Watanabe’s costume featuring a traditional Taiwanese woven shopping bag has become a talking point. The production is drawing attention for its blend of Taiwanese culture.
Thailand will host the ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Meeting and promote a regional skills certification system and digital skills passports to boost worker mobility and economic value.
Consumers’ Foundation calls for ban on Red No. 7 dye; Ministry of Health and Welfare says it will not be banned immediately
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Consumers’ Foundation called for a ban on Red No. 7 dye, but the Ministry of Health and Welfare said it would not follow suit for now. In response to international trends, the foundation urged legal amendments, while the government said it would continue to review the matter.
‘Lanzhou noodles’ actually started by people from Qinghai; after using the name for 30 years, they finally reclaim their identity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The wave of ‘Lanzhou noodles’ changing their name is part of a campaign to recognize Qinghai noodles by their proper name. More than a thousand stores across China have joined, combining tourism with the promotion of local products.
Realtors: presale home demand sluggish for 18 consecutive months; June disclosures down 17% year on year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nationwide presale housing disclosures remained sluggish in June, down 17% year on year. The market has entered a consolidation phase, with marked declines in central and southern Taiwan.
Raymond Greene takes part in resilience drill; AIT says it demonstrates Taiwan’s determination to weather crises together
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An urban resilience exercise was held in northern Taiwan, with AIT Director Raymond Greene taking part. The exercise highlighted the importance of preparedness for crises and social cooperation.
Facts
An urban resilience (whole-of-society defense mobilization) drill was held in northern Taiwan on the 13th.
Raymond Greene took part in the urban resilience drill in New Taipei City.
Lin Chia-lung, Joseph Wu, Wellington Koo and Liu Shih-fang were among those who took part in the drill.
More than 70 international observers took part in the drill.
Northern Taiwan stages urban resilience drill; Japanese traveler witnesses it firsthand on first visit to Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The northern Taiwan session of the 2026 Urban Resilience Exercise was held on August 13, incorporating a mobile network speed reduction test for the first time. Taipei Main Station carried out personnel evacuations and cleared its floors, while transport operations remained largely normal.
Facts
Urban resilience drill includes mobile network speed reduction exercise for the first time
Drill covers 7 northern Taiwan counties and cities
Spaces above the first floor of Taipei Main Station must be cleared during the drill
Taiwan Railways, high-speed rail and flights to operate normally during the drill
Lin Ting-chien has an overseas clause in his contract; Mars see value beyond money
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Overseas-based star Lin Ting-chien has joined 台北台新戦神隊 in the TPBL, carrying on his father's legacy and contributing to Taiwan basketball. The team confirmed the contract includes an overseas clause and that the two sides signed a multi-year deal.
Facts
Lin Ting-chien has joined TPBL's 台北台新戦神隊.
Lin Ting-chien's contract includes an overseas clause.
Lin Ting-chien is carrying on the legacy of his late father, Lin Zhengming.
The Mars signed Lin Ting-chien to a multi-year contract.
New Taipei City Library partners with 3 San Francisco Bay Area libraries to share digital collections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei City Library and 3 major libraries in the San Francisco Bay Area signed an MOU to share digital resources and publications through reciprocal library cards, deepening cross-border cultural exchange.
Facts
New Taipei City Library signed a memorandum of cooperation with 3 major public library systems in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The 3 partner libraries are 舊金山公共圖書館, 阿拉米達郡立圖書館 and 聖塔克拉拉郡立圖書館.
The two sides will issue reciprocal library cards, allowing access to each other's digital collections and online resources.
The memorandum of cooperation was signed from August 11 to 13.
U.S. withdrawal from Iraq ends more than 20 years of troop presence; Turkey may seek to fill the gap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. forces will fully withdraw from Iraq by September 30, 2024, ending a 20-year military mission. The move is based on a U.S.-Iraq agreement, with Iraq set to take responsibility for national security going forward.
Facts
U.S. forces to complete withdrawal from Iraq by September 30, 2024
U.S. forces invaded Iraq on March 20, 2003
Withdrawal is based on an agreement reached by Washington and Baghdad in 2024
Iraq will have no foreign troops stationed there after October 1
Southeast Asia environmental rights forum opens in Bangkok, calls for LGBTQIA+ inclusion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Southeast Asian groups held an environmental rights forum in Bangkok to discuss including LGBTQIA+ in regional environmental policies and strengthening protection mechanisms for human rights defenders.
Facts
A total of 1,733 land and environmental defenders have been killed worldwide
Of these, 318 were in Southeast Asia
In the Philippines alone, 270 people were killed
Companies mentioned：東南亞同志人權組織（ASEAN SOGIE Caucus）、亞洲環境法研究機構（Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law）
Urban resilience drill includes network slowdowns; foreign visitors call it a rare experience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On Aug. 13, 2026, an urban resilience exercise was held in northern Taiwan, featuring the first drill to slow communications networks. The impact on daily life was limited, but restrictions on payments and other issues were identified.
Facts
During the drill, public telephones in all terminals at Taoyuan International Airport were made available free of charge.
During the drill, the Hsinchu City Police Department used drones to display air-raid shelter signs.
MRT services continued to operate as usual during the drill.
The network restrictions associated with the drill lasted 30 minutes.
Event report: The “power harassment” and “white harassment” problems that persist whether managers are too strict or too lenient. 93 business owners and managers learn management techniques for one-on-one meetings with team members
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
93 business owners and managers took part
A survey conducted by エン・ジャパン株式会社 of 1,838 people
About 70% face challenges communicating with their subordinates
Marks its 39th year since founding
The number of customers who have received information from the company to date has exceeded 540,000
[UX] Use analytics to create better user experiences: Free streaming of the archived video of the popular seminar “Data-Driven UX Design” on Friday, 9/4!!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Has worked as a user experience designer for more than 25 years
Capacity of 60 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、Bank of America、Disney、Berlitz、Volvo、ADP
A trip to the “International Fireworks Show” lighting up the night sky over Pohang, South Korea! On-sale now: a 3-night, 4-day viewing tour departing Nov. 20 only
[For IT beginners] Understand the big picture of corporate activities from the perspectives of data, accounting and digital transformation! Free streaming of the archived video of the popular seminar “Business and IT Fundamentals for Practical Use Vol. 1” on Friday, 9/4!
[Interview video released] First installment of the “Clapton Festival,” “Live at Madison Square Garden 2008,” opens Friday, Aug. 14! DJジョージ・カックル to hold a talk event on Monday, Aug. 17
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
The event will run for 3 weeks starting Aug. 14
A talk event featuring DJ George Cockle is also set for Monday, Aug. 17
Clapton’s band with スティーヴ・ウィンウッド, Ginger Baker and others, ブラインド・フェイス, was formed in 1969
The two began performing together again regularly in earnest in 2000
140 minutes
Second installment: “エリック・クラプトン: セッションズ・フォー・ロバート・ジョンソン2004” (opens Friday, Aug. 21)