【奕力-KY】Company invited to attend 永豐金證券's 2026Q2 online investor conference
奕力-KY (6962) will attend an online investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券 on August 14, 115, to discuss the company's operations.
Companies mentioned：永豐金證券
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【Hsing Ta Cement】Board resolves to change accounting firm and signing accountant starting from the third quarter of fiscal year 115
環泥（1104） announced that it will change its accounting firm starting in 115 Q3, replacing 勤業眾信 with 資誠, primarily to address long-term strategy and internal management needs.
Companies mentioned：勤業眾信聯合會計師事務所、資誠聯合會計師事務所
台表科: Board approves the consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115
台表科（6278）released its financial report for the first half of 115, with first-half EPS of NT$4.93, demonstrating steady profitability.
Companies mentioned：台表科
創意: Company invited to participate in a 國泰證券 investment forum
創意（3443） will participate in a 國泰證券 investment forum on August 25 and hold an investor conference.
Companies mentioned：國泰證券
奕力-KY: Board approves the consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 2026
奕力-KY released its consolidated financial report for the first half of 2026, reporting earnings per share of NT$0.61.
環泥: Board approves the consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115
環泥 (1104) said its board approved the consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115年. Cumulative net profit exceeded 780 million yen, and its financial position remained sound. The results are an important indicator of trends in Taiwan’s building materials industry.
創意: Company invited to participate in a 華南永昌證券 investment forum
創意電子 will participate in a 華南永昌證券 investment forum on August 21, 115, to brief investors on the company’s operating performance.
Companies mentioned：創意電子、華南永昌證券
創意: Company invited to participate in the Nomura Asia Tech Tour 2026
創意（3443） will participate in the Nomura Asia Tech Tour 2026 on August 19, 115, and hold an investor conference that day to brief attendees on its operating performance.
Companies mentioned：Nomura
創意: Company invited to participate in the JPMorgan 11th Annual Asia Tech Tour
創意（3443） will participate in the JPMorgan Asia Tech Tour on August 18, 115, and hold an investor conference that day to brief attendees on its operating performance.
Companies mentioned：JPMorgan
創意: Company invited to participate in the 2026 BofA Taiwan Tech Forum
創意（3443） has been invited to participate in the 2026 BofA Taiwan Tech Forum and is scheduled to hold an investor conference on August 17, 115, to share information about its operations with investors.
Companies mentioned：BofA
興泰: Board approves the consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115
興泰（1235） announced its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115, with cumulative first-half EPS of NT$0.29. The company reported steady operating performance and continues to disclose financial information.
南僑: Board approves the consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115
南僑 announced its consolidated financial report for the first half of 2026, with first-half EPS of NT$0.24.
Companies mentioned：南僑
星宇航空: Announcement of information related to the sale of A330-900 aircraft (supplemental announcement on gain or loss from the sale of the first aircraft)
星宇航空 announced the disposal of 3 A330-900 aircraft to meet operational needs. The gain on disposal of the first aircraft was approximately NT$160 million.
Companies mentioned：星宇航空、一銀租賃股份有限公司、台新大安租賃股份有限公司
Original【中信金】公告本公司將於115年08月18日召開115年度第二季法人說明會
中信金 will hold an investor conference on August 18 to announce its second-quarter operating performance.
Companies mentioned：中信金
聯友金屬-創: Board resolves to establish a Sustainability Development Committee and appoint members of its first term
The board of directors of 聯友金屬（7610） resolved to establish its first Sustainability Development Committee and appoint three members.
Companies mentioned：聯友金屬-創
全球傳動: Company invited to participate in an investor conference hosted by 第一金證券
全球傳動（4540） has been invited to participate in an investor conference hosted by 第一金證券, where it will discuss its current operations and outlook. The move is an important step in strengthening investor communications and reflects its information transparency.
Companies mentioned：第一金證券
文曄: Company announces revisions to certain content in its annual report for the 114 fiscal year
文曄科技 revised information on equity investments in its annual report for the 114 fiscal year at the direction of the Taiwan Stock Exchange and completed the corrections on the Market Observation Post System.
Companies mentioned：文曄科技、臺灣證券交易所
保瑞: Board resolves to repurchase and cancel restricted employee shares and reduce capital
保瑞（6472） repurchased and canceled restricted employee shares following employee departures, reducing capital by NT$20,770 and canceling 2,077 shares.
Companies mentioned：保瑞
三商壽: Announcement of a change in the company’s general manager
三商壽 General Manager 陳宏昇 is leaving upon retirement. A successor will be announced after board approval, and the change will take effect on September 1, 115. This is a regular transition among senior executives.
Companies mentioned：三商美邦人壽
三商壽: Board resolves to rename the “Remuneration and Nomination Committee” the “Remuneration Committee”
三商壽 announced that it is renaming a functional committee, changing the “Remuneration and Nomination Committee” to the “Remuneration Committee,” effective September 1, 115.
Companies mentioned：三商壽
【中信金】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 中國信託商業銀行 of the transfer of credit assets
中信金, on behalf of its subsidiary 中國信託商業銀行, announced the transfer of US$30 million in financial credit assets to the Bank of China Singapore Branch to optimize its asset portfolio.
Companies mentioned：中信金、中國信託商業銀行、Bank of China Limited, Singapore Branch
官田鋼: Board approves the consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115
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Companies mentioned：官田鋼
三商壽: Board approves the financial report for the second quarter of 115
三商壽 released its financial report for the second quarter of 115, reporting first-half net income after tax of NT$5.125 billion and earnings per share of NT$0.87.
保瑞: Board sets the capital increase record date for the conversion of employee stock options into common shares
保瑞（6472） announced the capital increase record date for the conversion of employee stock options, with the issuance of new shares intended to retain talent.
安普新: Board sets the record date for capital reduction through cancellation of treasury shares
安普新 resolved to reduce capital by canceling treasury shares, reducing capital by NT$25 million, or 1.67%.
安普新: Board approves the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115
安普新 announced its financial statements for the first half of 115, reporting revenue of approximately NT$2.44 billion, net income attributable to the parent company of NT$129,000, and EPS of NT$0.001.
合機: Board approves the consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115
合機 released its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115, reporting cumulative first-half revenue of NT$2.29 billion, net income after tax of NT$558 million, and earnings per share of NT$2.90.
Companies mentioned：合機
Original【日月光投控】代子公司日月光半導體製造(股)公司公告向BESI SINGAPORE PTE., LTD.取得供營業用之機器設備
日月光半導體製造 acquired machinery and equipment from BESI SINGAPORE for production and operations at a total transaction value of approximately NT$1 billion.
Companies mentioned：日月光投控、日月光半導體製造、BESI SINGAPORE PTE., LTD.
Original【日月光投控】代子公司日月光半導體製造(股)公司公告向佳宸科技股份有限公司取得供營業用之機器設備
日月光半導體製造 acquired machinery and equipment from 佳宸科技 for production and operations at a total transaction value of approximately NT$1.27 billion.
Companies mentioned：日月光投控、日月光半導體製造、佳宸科技股份有限公司
兆豐金: Announcement of the unaudited consolidated earnings of the company and its major subsidiaries for July 115
兆豐金 announced July net income after tax of NT$4.352 billion and cumulative EPS of NT$1.73, with a significant contribution from banking operations.
Companies mentioned：兆豐金控、兆豐銀行、兆豐證券、兆豐票券、兆豐產險
瑞利: Announcement of a loan pursuant to Article 22, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
瑞利 announced a new loan of NT$64 million to its subsidiary 新哈林運動 for working capital, bringing the cumulative loan balance to NT$240 million.
Companies mentioned：新哈林運動股份有限公司
瑞利: Board approves the consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115
Original瑞利公布115年第2季財報，上半年淨利2,050仟元，EPS 0.02元。
南港: Correction to information in the related-party transaction details for April–June 115
南港輪胎 announced revisions to the related-party transaction details for the second quarter of 115, adjusting disclosed figures for purchases and asset acquisitions due to the reclassification of accounting items.
Companies mentioned：南港輪胎、智凱開發、元瑞開發實業
【科嘉-KY】announces, on behalf of its subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉/科德/嘉財/艾普來/百宏/嘉宏/嘉駿, that acquisitions of the same marketable security within one year have cumulatively reached 20% of paid-in capital
科嘉-KY’s 7 subsidiaries collectively invested approximately NT$614 million in treasury bond reverse repurchase transactions on August 13, accounting for approximately 12.35% of the company’s recent total assets.
Companies mentioned：科嘉-KY
[科嘉-KY] On behalf of subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉/科德/嘉財/艾普來/百宏/嘉皇/嘉駿, announcement of cumulative disposal of the same securities within one year reaching 20% of paid-in capital
A subsidiary of 科嘉-KY conducted a treasury bond reverse repurchase transaction on the Shanghai Stock Exchange for investment purposes, with an amount of approximately NT$590 million.
Companies mentioned：科嘉-KY、蘇州嘉吉、科德、嘉財、艾普來、百宏、嘉皇、嘉駿
【神基】On behalf of subsidiary 神基科技(股)公司, announces the board’s resolution on the record date for distributing dividends from 115 Q2 earnings
神基’s board resolved to distribute cash dividends for 115 Q2, totaling NT$940 million, with a record date of 115年8月18日.
Companies mentioned：神基
【州巧】Corrects the accounting firm’s review or audit report type in the IFRS iXBRL filing for the company’s 115 Q2 consolidated financial report, changing it from an unqualified conclusion (with emphasis-of-matter or other-matter paragraphs) to an unqualified conclusion
州巧科技 corrected an error in the accounting report type field in its iXBRL filing for the 115 Q2 financial report.
Companies mentioned：州巧科技
【南港】Announces board approval of a loan to 南榮開發建築
南港 approved a NT$2.4 billion loan to its subsidiary 南榮開發建築 for working capital.
Companies mentioned：南港、南榮開發建築
【百和興業-KY】Announces unaudited consolidated profit and loss information for 115年7月
百和興業-KY reported its unaudited consolidated financial results for July 2026, with revenue up 4.8% year over year, but operating profit and net income after tax plunging 43.5% and 86.5%, respectively. This shows that despite business growth, profitability has deteriorated severely, putting pressure on investor confidence.
【南港】Announces that the company’s 115 Q2 consolidated financial report was approved by the board
南港 reported its 115 Q2 consolidated financial results, approved by the board, with cumulative net income of NT$2.94 billion and earnings per share of NT$4.07, indicating steady operating growth and sending a positive signal to investors.
Original【仁寶】董事會決議擬以不超過美金8,000萬元，投資設立100%持股之Compal IoT (Cayman) Holding Inc. (名稱暫定)
仁寶 plans to invest no more than US$80 million to establish an IoT holding company and spend about US$62 million to acquire Semtech’s IoT cellular connectivity module business, strengthening its competitiveness in the global IoT market.
Companies mentioned：仁寶、Semtech Corporation
【志信】On behalf of key subsidiary 美麗信酒店, announces a change of accounting firm and signing CPA
志信 subsidiary 美麗信酒店 changed its signing CPA to 安永聯合會計師事務所 as part of group management planning.
Companies mentioned：志信、美麗信酒店、勤業眾信聯合會計師事務所、安永聯合會計師事務所
【官田鋼】On behalf of subsidiary 官田投資開發股份有限公司, announces that the balance of funds lent has reached the disclosure threshold under Article 22, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
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Companies mentioned：官田鋼、官田投資開發、嘉園投資開發、美優實業、官田鋼鐵
【永悅健康-創】Announces board approval of the company’s 115 Q2 consolidated financial statements
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【訊映】On behalf of key subsidiary PRODIGY DIABETES CARE, LLC., announces the record date for cash dividend distribution
訊映 said its major subsidiary, PRODIGY DIABETES CARE, LLC., announced a cash dividend. The record date is Aug. 13, 115年, and the dividend totals approximately US$342,000. The aim is to return profits to investors.
Companies mentioned：PRODIGY DIABETES CARE, LLC.
【訊映】On behalf of key subsidiary PRODIGY DIABETES CARE, LLC., announces the board’s resolution to distribute cash dividends
訊映 subsidiary PRODIGY DIABETES CARE, LLC. resolved to distribute a cash dividend of US$342,302.97.
Companies mentioned：訊映、PRODIGY DIABETES CARE, LLC.
【可成】Announcement that the amount of the company's share repurchase has reached NT$三億元 or more
可成 (2474) announced a share buyback totaling NT$286,485,128, bringing its cumulative ownership ratio to 0.61%.
Companies mentioned：可成
【志信】On behalf of key subsidiary 新海運輸倉儲, announces a change of accounting firm and signing CPA
志信 subsidiary 新海運輸倉儲 is changing its accounting firm, with 安永 taking over from 115 Q3.
Companies mentioned：新海運輸倉儲、勤業眾信聯合會計師事務所、安永聯合會計師事務所
【訊映】Announces the record date for the cash capital reduction and an adjustment to the reduction ratio
訊映 announced an adjustment to its cash capital reduction ratio and set a record date. The adjustment, due to a change in share capital, raises the reduction ratio to approximately 10.37%.
【大眾控】Announces board approval of the company’s 115 Q2 consolidated financial report
大眾控 approved its Q2 consolidated financial report on 115年8月13日, reporting a cumulative net loss of NT$368 million and a loss per share of NT$1.28. The routine financial disclosure reflects current operating pressures.
【聯華】On behalf of key subsidiary 聯華置產(股)公司, makes an announcement pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
聯華 announced an additional NT$4.02 billion in endorsements and guarantees for subsidiary 聯華實業控股 to renew bank credit facilities. The move reflects the group’s strategy of providing financial support to subsidiaries and complies with relevant regulations governing public companies.
Companies mentioned：聯華實業控股股份有限公司、聯華置產(股)公司
【永豐餘】永豐餘投資控股股份有限公司 and its subsidiaries announce endorsements and guarantees
永豐餘 provided new endorsements and guarantees for several subsidiaries, bringing the total outstanding balance to approximately 22.5 billion yen and strengthening liquidity support for group operations.
Companies mentioned：永豐餘造紙(揚州)有限公司、永豐餘工紙(揚州)投資公司、永豐餘建設開發股份有限公司、豐川綠能科技股份有限公司、永豐餘國際有限公司、永豐餘全球有限公司
Taiwan | 風傳媒（52）
Original民眾黨團被丟包2次！立法院僅通過3公投案 國民黨團沒挺移轉投票、安樂死
The legislature voted on opposition referendum proposals on the 14th, passing only 3. The Taiwan People’s Party caucus’s proposals on transfer voting and euthanasia were excluded or met with abstentions by the Kuomintang caucus, showing the limits of cooperation between the two opposition parties. The move has major implications for advancing policy.
Japan’s scorching heat》Air conditioning is too expensive, so cool the person instead! “Human refrigerators” sell 300 units as Japanese companies try unusual ways to beat the heat; pay-by-the-minute pricing next
TRUSCO中山 launched the single-person cooling booth “ど冷えもんBOX,” selling 300 units in 4 months at 1.5 million yen each. Companies see it as a safety investment amid scorching heat and heatstroke regulations.
Companies mentioned：TRUSCO中山、SDRS、Green Cross、Sony
Year-end referendums to be held alongside the election cut from six proposals to 3! A quick guide to the latest referendum wording and approval thresholds
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan on the 14th approved 3 referendum proposals on earmarking funds for traffic fines, judicial flogging and restarting nuclear power. They will be held alongside the Nov. 28 local elections. At least 4,887,133 votes in favor will be needed for the proposals to pass.
The U.S. is busy trying to block China, but companies from Apple to Ford can’t do without Chinese technology! Analyzing the “business reality” amid geopolitics
Despite U.S. regulations, major companies including Apple and Ford continue to rely on Chinese AI and battery technologies. This suggests China is shifting from being merely a market to becoming a source of technology, with major implications for global companies’ strategies.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Alibaba、Baidu、Ford、CATL、Volkswagen、XPeng、Stellantis、Leapmotor、Huawei、SMIC、BYD、Changan Automobile、Chery、CALB、Gotion High-Tech、Anthropic、OpenAI、DeepSeek
Did China scrap tariff-free treatment for 146 Taiwanese products? Online claims say the early harvest list has changed dramatically; this product category accounts for the largest share of exports to China
China has ended tariff exemptions for 146 items on the ECFA early harvest list. Changes in Taiwan’s export structure to China and statistical discrepancies across the Taiwan Strait are drawing attention.
Northern Taiwan’s largest department store is coming! “A shopping complex spanning more than 38,000 ping, with over 500 brands” and convenient MRT access; soft-opening date confirmed
Zone B of Taipei’s largest commercial complex, Far Eastern Garden City, will begin trial operations on Aug. 22. The complex covers 38,000 ping and will house more than 500 brands. It is being watched as a new strategy for SOGO.
Companies mentioned：SOGO
Business buzz》China’s next big economic opportunity: becoming the “super factory” of the Muslim world
Exports of halal-related products from Yiwu, China, to the Muslim world have surged. In 2023, exports to the 57 OIC member states reached US$32.5 billion, making China the largest supplier. The lack of unified certification remains a challenge.
Companies mentioned：DinarStandard
Intraday update》Taiwan stocks fluctuate, up just 61 points! Multiple stocks including 仁寶, 漢翔 and 南亞 hit limit-up, while 華碩 touches NT$1,000
Taiwan stocks edged higher today as several shares, including Compal and 漢翔, hit their daily limit. 華碩 reached the NT$1,000 level, drawing attention.
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、廣達、台達電、富邦金、國泰金、仁寶、華碩、宏碁、漢翔、亞航、雷虎、南亞、台塑、台化、中鋼、東和鋼鐵、大成鋼、揚博、碩禾
Taiwan stocks rally sharply in August, with these ETFs rising even more! Institutions identify the key to further gains and a possible challenge to 48200 points
Taiwan stocks rebounded strongly by about 17% in August, while some actively managed ETFs gained 20%–30%. Stronger-than-expected AI industry earnings have become a key factor in driving the market toward the 48200-point mark, with investors watching whether momentum will continue.
Companies mentioned：Cmoney、第一金證券、復華投信、統一投信、群益投信、中信投信
南電 substrate prices reportedly set to rise 20%! ABF shortage resurfaces; which of the 3 substrate-related stocks will benefit most?
Rising demand for AI servers has tightened IC substrate supply, prompting 南電 to raise prices by 18–20%. 欣興 and 景碩 are also benefiting.
Companies mentioned：南電、欣興、景碩
Trump’s “maximum pressure” cuts off oil and cryptocurrency flows! U.S. Treasury secretary confirms unprecedented “economic isolation” of Iran
The Trump administration plans to announce “unprecedented” measures next week to economically isolate Iran, Treasury Secretary Bessent said. The focus is on cutting off funding flows involving oil and cryptocurrency.
A-Di’s UK trip turns into a “nightmare-level disaster”! His father forced to sleep in hotel lobby; A-Di blasts 英國航空: “Absolutely terrible”
YouTuber 阿滴 and his team were returning to Taiwan after filming in Scotland when disruptions to an 英國航空 flight threw their plans into disarray, forcing his father to sleep in a hotel lobby. 阿滴 blasted the service as “absolutely terrible.” The incident highlights shortcomings in the airline’s crisis response.
Companies mentioned：英國航空
Is it wrong to write too well? St Andrews medical student wrongly accused of using “AI ghostwriting” in a case of injustice involving high-tech detection
A Scottish medical student received an academic misconduct warning after a paper she wrote herself was wrongly flagged as AI-generated. She was cleared after an appeal, highlighting the limitations of AI detection and challenges facing the education system.
陳幸妤 reportedly divorces 趙建銘! A review of her ex-husband’s clinic from “2 years ago” resurfaces: “All the girls in Tainan are here”
陳幸妤, daughter of former President 陳水扁, publicly confirmed her divorce from orthopedic doctor 趙建銘 and posted a negative review on his clinic’s Google page, drawing attention. A post from 2 years ago describing the clinic as a place where “all the girls in Tainan are” has resurfaced, keeping the story in the spotlight.
Economic buzz: US prices rose at their slowest pace in 5 years in July, sharply reducing the odds of a rate-hike nightmare; but a rate hike is still possible if one condition emerges!
The U.S. consumer price index for July slowed to 3.4% year over year, its lowest level in 5 years. Federal Reserve official Daly warned that inflation could flare up again. Markets are closely watching this potential turning point for policy.
Today’s top news (08/14)! A look at extra health insurance premium subsidies for seniors aged 65 and over / Double Ninth Festival cash gifts in the 6 major cities of up to NT$20,000 / “5 side hustles” ideal for retirees
Locations across Taiwan are offering health insurance premium subsidies and Double Ninth Festival gifts for seniors aged 65 and over, along with remote side-hustle ideas for retirees. The policies cover livelihood and financial issues and affect a broad swath of middle-aged and older people.
Why can’t people say “ghost” directly during Ghost Month, and have to call them “好兄弟” instead? The long-standing Taiwanese expression has a sad history behind it
An article examines the sad history and cultural significance behind the custom in Taiwan of calling ghosts “good brothers” during Ghost Month. The euphemism arose as a way to show respect for unclaimed dead and wandering spirits, reflecting the history of Taiwan’s immigrant society.
Returning to Taiwan next Monday! Geneva office director embroiled in controversy for allegedly pressuring people to identify a whistleblower; 林佳龍 responds
Lin Chia-lung commented on a case involving the head of Taiwan’s mission in Geneva pressuring a whistleblower. The issue could develop into an international human rights concern.
Companies mentioned：台湾駐日代表部
Team Taiwan steps up preparations for the Asian Games; “baseball noodles,” a classic snack with a 50-year history, unexpectedly take center stage
The Chinese Baseball Training Team held a training camp in Europe, where Taiwan’s signature snack “Baseball Noodles” drew attention during cultural exchanges and served as an “ambassador of flavor” for Taiwanese culture.
Companies mentioned：中華棒協、統一脆麵
The yield on 30-year US Treasuries tops 5%, hitting its highest level since 2001! What warning is the market sending to the US government?
The U.S. Treasury auctioned 30-year bonds, with yields reaching 5.216%, their highest level since 2001. This reflects investors’ wariness over fiscal risks and inflation concerns, and means the U.S. cost of long-term borrowing is rising.
Companies mentioned：Allspring Global Investments、BTG Pactual Asset Management
Life changed completely after getting a dog! 蔡凡熙 admits with a laugh: “The dog calls the shots at home now.” He joins Roborock 石頭科技 and 浪浪別哭 to host the “你怎麼那麼可愛展”
Actor 蔡凡熙 and his dog Amo took part in the “你怎麼那麼可愛展,” co-hosted by Roborock and 浪浪別哭. He shared his experiences with adoption and life with a pet, promoted smart cleaning technology to improve pet-friendly homes, and encouraged the public to consider adoption.
Companies mentioned：Roborock、浪浪別哭
Taiwan’s newest amusement park opens in August! The largest in Taiwan, with free admission and 30 attractions, plus convenient transport: a guide to the location, activities and deals
Kaohsiung Parent-Child Amusement Park, Taiwan’s largest free family theme park, converted from a former Taiwan Railways factory, opened on Aug. 8. It is attracting families with more than 30 attractions and seasonal summer events.
“I was so wrong I wanted to kill myself!” 陳幸妤 took on a NT$60 million clinic mortgage for 趙建銘; lawyer offers “spousal gifts” as a lifeline
陳幸妤, daughter of former President 陳水扁, revealed in a Google review that her ex-husband 趙建銘 had been unfaithful during their marriage. She also said that after gifting him property worth NT$60 million, she was still responsible for the loan, prompting widespread concern about the legal risks of gifts between spouses.
Is Taiwan on a list of transshipment risks? An analysis of the White House’s latest report: How China is tearing apart global supply chains through “indirect exports”
The White House reported on transshipment exports used to evade Chinese tariffs. More than 40 countries and regions, including Taiwan, are involved, with serious effects on the U.S. economy. Monitoring corporate supply chains is essential.
Companies mentioned：Goldman Sachs、Exiger、Altana
International buzz: Why is Xi Jinping targeting a securities firm’s app to stop hot money from fleeing China?
Chinese authorities will restrict domestic investors’ trading in overseas financial products starting in June 2026. Online brokerages including 富途牛牛 will be affected, with the stated aim of preventing hot money outflows.
Companies mentioned：騰訊、富途牛牛、老虎、長橋
Can people from “2 countries” no longer travel to Taiwan? CDC confirms visa issuance suspended and border controls tightened; the reason has nothing to do with China
Taiwan’s CDC suspended visas for residents of Congo and Uganda and tightened border controls in response to Ebola outbreaks in the 2 countries, aiming to prevent the disease from entering Taiwan. The measures are in effect until August 30.
Companies mentioned：世界衛生組織（WHO）
陳妍希 reportedly dating a wealthy heir 8 years her junior? She addresses the rumors herself and reveals the “true identity” of the rumored partner
Actress Chen Yanxi, 43, was reported to be dating a wealthy second-generation heir 8 years her junior after her divorce, but she denied the reports. She said he was a company employee and clarified the misunderstanding. The episode reflects the strong public interest in her private life.
25-year-old disabled man overcomes unemployment! After more than 100 mock interview sessions, he lands a job and receives a NT$30,000 employment bonus
A 25-year-old disabled man overcame 5 years of unemployment and secured stable work as a cleaner after practicing for more than 100 mock interviews with help from an employment center. He also received an incentive payment of NT$30,000. The case highlights the results of support policies for disadvantaged groups.
Companies mentioned：衛福部朴子醫院、勞動部朴子就業中心
How could a single bakery fire burn down half of London? It wasn’t just the size of the blaze: a British “1 design” of the time actually helped fuel it
A fire that broke out at a London bakery in 1666 grew into a major disaster because of urban design and weather conditions. Buildings with projecting upper stories helped the fire spread and affected the city’s reconstruction.
Soak in a hot spring for just NT$1! The latest 2026 travel subsidy is here; eligible people will also get a NT$500 rebate each. How to claim it revealed
The Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced its “2026-2027 Taiwan Good Hot Springs” campaign, offering four-season hot spring experiences and Taiwanese-style wellness at 19 locations nationwide. On Nov. 11, visitors can also enjoy a hot spring bath for 1 yuan.
Business buzz: Is Elon Musk pushing to merge Tesla and SpaceX for a whopping trillion-dollar pay package?
Elon Musk’s US$1 trillion compensation package includes a clause under which half of Tesla’s performance targets would be deemed met if the company were acquired, potentially encouraging a merger with SpaceX. The provision is drawing attention from a corporate governance perspective.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX
DBS Bank announces senior leadership appointments, continuing to develop internal talent and naming new general managers for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Indonesia
DBS Bank announced senior leadership changes in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Indonesia, promoting 3 veteran executives from within the company. Pang Hua-yi, a North Asia executive who has served for 16 years, will retire and become an adviser, underscoring the bank’s strategy of developing talent.
Companies mentioned：花旗銀行、FinanceAsia、Bloomberg Businessweek、Euromoney
Who is ahead, 賴瑞隆 or 柯志恩? Writer cites 韓國瑜’s “surprise poll” from 2018: 賴清德’s “selling fear of China” strategy is falling flat
On the eve of the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election, 賴清德 accused China of interference and fabricating opinion polls. Writer 漂浪島嶼 said this was a repeat of the 2018 election strategy, reflecting the Democratic Progressive Party’s evasion of public dissatisfaction with its governance.
Latest update on Taiwan’s 2026 universal NT$10,000 payout! National support payments pass their first reading; 8 counties and cities offer extra funds, with up to NT$10,000 in cash per person
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- NT$3,000 in cash per person
- NT$5,000 in living assistance per person
- NT$3,600 in living support per person
- NT$6,000 economic stimulus gift per person
- NT$2,000 wellness payment per person
Companies mentioned：花蓮縣秀林鄉公所、苗栗縣三灣鄉、新竹縣關西鎮、雲林縣林內鄉、花蓮縣鳳林鎮、彰化縣花壇鄉、花蓮縣瑞穗鄉、花蓮縣光復鄉、嘉義縣溪口鄉
Unmanned vehicle budget no longer frozen! KMT caucus makes an about-face before the overall budget vote: Thanks to 韓國瑜 for mediating
The Kuomintang caucus in the Legislative Yuan backed full passage of the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ unmanned vehicle industry development plan of NT$44.2 billion and related procurement budget of NT$19.2 billion, totaling NT$63.4 billion. Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu’s mediation will be key as Taiwan seeks to strengthen the independence of its defense industry.
Experience gained under 陳其邁 turned into legislative strength, and perseverance delivered results: 鄭孟洳 seeks re-election to make Sanmin more livable
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- More than 1,900 households in aging communities
- Lost 35 kilograms
Companies mentioned：陳其邁、鄭孟洳、民進黨、自民黨、國民民主黨、立憲民主黨、日本維新會
No pension payment! Retired teacher 區桂芝 says her monthly pension did not arrive in her first month of retirement: “They are trying to intimidate me”
Former Taipei First Girls High School teacher 區桂芝 did not receive her monthly pension in her first month of retirement and suspects the authorities are trying to intimidate her. Her comments on cross-strait issues have repeatedly sparked controversy, and she has continued giving interviews to Chinese state media since retiring, raising concerns about united front influence.
虞書欣 and 丁禹兮’s 《永夜星河》 loses out! The top 10 mainland Chinese dramas on Netflix in the past 3 years, with this one taking the crown: rated higher than 《異人之下》 and praised by everyone who watches it
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- Original《驕陽似我》｜豆瓣評價：7.4分
- Original《玫瑰的故事》｜豆瓣評價：7.5分
- Original《不眠日》｜豆瓣評價：7.6分
- Original《永夜星河》｜豆瓣評價：7.6分
- Original《九重紫》｜豆瓣評價：7.8分
- Original《國色芳華》｜豆瓣評價：7.8分
- Original《春色寄情人》｜豆瓣評價：7.9分
- Original《邊水往事》｜豆瓣評價：7.9分
- Original《異人之下之決戰！碧遊村》｜豆瓣評價：8.4分
- Original《小巷人家》｜豆瓣評價：8.4分
Companies mentioned：Netflix、豆瓣、微博、imdb
BBC asks the big question: Taiwan stages its first wartime “internet blackout” drill—what happened during the 30 minutes?
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- Taiwan relies heavily on undersea cables for internet bandwidth, accounting for as much as 99%
- An estimated 17 million people were affected
- Original下午2點半至3點的30分鐘期間
- Leaving all of Matsu in an “internet dark period” lasting 50 days
- Taiwan currently has 15 international undersea cables
- On Monday, the government proactively cut mobile internet access for 7 million people without a war taking place
Companies mentioned：BBC、中華電信、星鏈、台灣網路資訊中心
Don’t rush to claim your retirement benefits at age 60! Taking labor pension benefits as a lump sum or monthly payments aren’t the only options: experts reveal 3 major benefits of “leaving the money invested”
Workers who reach age 60 can choose to receive their labor pension in a lump sum, in monthly payments, or leave it untouched. Experts point to 3 major advantages of leaving it in place, particularly continued investment and passing on assets.
Taipei City loses out! This county or city has Taiwan’s highest rents: a median of 1.3萬元, with rents for new homes more than 2 tenths higher
The Ministry of the Interior released rental statistics for the first half of 2026, with New Taipei City topping the country at 1.3萬元 and Taipei City coming in second. Rents rose 1.2% overall, suggesting the market is stabilizing and policy transparency is improving.
Older residents, claim your benefits! Senior cards upgraded with 2 perks, including a “700-yuan monthly allowance paid until death”; in 1 eligible county or city, the money is deposited directly through the card
Miaoli County plans to integrate use of its senior and disability welfare card with taxis and farmers’ associations, introducing cross-sector use of 300 points by the end of the year. The aim is to encourage older people to get out and support local agriculture.
Tech buzz: “the first humanoid robot stock,” 宇樹科技, makes a blockbuster market debut! Oversubscribed by more than 8,000 times, with bets on a small company worth 2億元!
Chinese humanoid robot maker 宇樹科技 held an IPO on the Shanghai STAR Market in August 2026, with an offering price of 150.8 yuan per share. The offering was more than 8,000 times oversubscribed, drawing attention as the “first humanoid robot stock.”
Companies mentioned：智元機器人、特斯拉、Smart Analytics Global
Why do people hold a “seven-day memorial” every 7 days after someone dies? Does the deceased really return home on the first seventh day? A guide to Taiwan’s mysterious 49-day funeral custom
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- A “seven-day memorial” every 7 days
- 49 days
- The first seventh day
Hottest sectors today: Taiwan stocks surge to 46400 points! PCB and memory stocks show strength, with 10 stocks hitting the daily limit in morning trading
Taiwan stocks climbed close to 46,400 points today, with PCB and memory-related shares showing strength. Several stocks hit their daily limit as investor interest grew.
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、佳大、中環、仁寶、潤泰全、精誠、天瀚、矽力*-KY、南港、揚博、樺漢、奕力-KY
陳幸妤 takes another shot at 趙建銘! Her tearful warning about “dividing property in a divorce”: “If you want to argue, start by criticizing 許芊芊”
陳幸妤, daughter of former president 陳水扁, publicly accused her ex-husband 趙建銘 of medical negligence and an affair in a Google review of his clinic before her 50th birthday. She also warned that property gifted between spouses cannot be divided after a divorce, drawing widespread public attention.
Companies mentioned：趙建銘兆福脊椎骨科診所
張凌赫 and 王一博 lose out! The top 10 most handsome white-robed male stars in historical mainland Chinese dramas: his otherworldly aura is unmatched, and one glance is enough to fall in love
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- The top 10 most handsome white-robed male stars in historical mainland Chinese dramas
Companies mentioned：微博、豆瓣
范冰冰 and 陳都靈 aren’t number one! The top 10 most bewitching femme fatale characters in mainland Chinese dramas, with her taking the crown: born with seductive charm, she captivates with a single glance
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- No. 10 among the most bewitching femme fatale characters in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 9 among the most bewitching femme fatale characters in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 8 among the most bewitching femme fatale characters in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 7 among the most bewitching femme fatale characters in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 6 among the most bewitching femme fatale characters in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 5 among the most bewitching femme fatale characters in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 4 among the most bewitching femme fatale characters in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 3 among the most bewitching femme fatale characters in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 2 among the most bewitching femme fatale characters in mainland Chinese dramas
- No. 1 among the most bewitching femme fatale characters in mainland Chinese dramas
Companies mentioned：范冰冰、陳都靈、唐嫣、祝緒丹、王一菲、張馨予、陳瑤、郭珍霓、蔣欣、陶虹