Meaningful upgrades to marriage and childbirth benefits set a model for comprehensive family care for employees; Fubon Financial, Fubon Life and Taipei Fubon Bank win six “Family-Friendly Business Awards”
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Fubon Financial Holdings and its subsidiaries, Fubon Life and Taipei Fubon Bank, won six awards at Taipei City’s “Family-Friendly Business Awards,” demonstrating leadership in marriage and childbirth benefits and family care policies while strengthening their image as employers that support employee well-being.
A 410-meter road stands as a testament to friendship between the 2 cities! “Tainan Road” named beside the home of the Flying Tigers general, extending ties between Tainan and Mito across the sea
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Japan's Mito City has named a 410-meter road "Tainan Road" to commemorate its friendship with Tainan City, forged through the story of Flying Tiger General Shigeru Sugiura. The 2 cities formally established sister-city ties in November 2024, deepening cultural, educational and agricultural exchanges.
Childcare support and manager-friendly policies both recognized! Taiwan International Ports Corporation wins 3 childcare-friendly awards at once
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Taiwan International Ports Corporation won recognition with 3 awards for promoting childcare-friendly policies, demonstrating its leadership in family-friendly workplaces and strengthening its corporate sustainability profile.
AI chip equipment demand explodes! Applied Materials posts record Q3 revenue of $9.12 billion and EPS of $3.17, targets $10 billion in Q4
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Applied Materials posted record revenue of $9.12 billion and EPS of $3.17 in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, amid growing AI demand. Demand for DRAM, HBM and advanced packaging drove the results, and revenue is expected to exceed $10 billion in the fourth quarter.
[After-Work Economics] No ads! Food safety expert exposes the biggest trap in cooking oils and teaches 3 ways to identify good oil!
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The program features food safety experts explaining how to choose cooking oils, including detailed guidance on identifying and using oils that are good for health.
Weekly weather forecast / The fine weather is over! Strengthening southwesterly winds to bring heavy weekend rain, with 1 area facing torrential rain; rain belt to shift dramatically next week
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Weather in Taiwan is expected to be unsettled from this week through the weekend, with strengthening southwesterly winds bringing heavier rain mainly to central and southern areas. Next week, winds are expected to shift eastward, making Hualien and Taitung and the Hengchun Peninsula the main areas for rainfall.
Store water now! 8 counties and cities across Taiwan face major water cuts on 8/15, with some areas without water for up to 10 hours for cooking and bathing; check whether your home is affected with one click
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Water outages will take place on Aug. 15 in multiple areas across 8 cities and counties in Taiwan due to water pipe work. Some outages may last up to 10 hours, and residents are being urged to prepare in advance.
Ko Chih-en rejects "3% capital tax": The version passed in the third reading has no such provision; Lai Jui-lung should stop acting shamelessly
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Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en rejected Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Jui-lung's claim about a "3% capital tax," stressing that the version passed in the third reading contains no such provision. She also called on her opponent to publicly disclose the breakdown of 600 billion in construction funding and engage in election debates in good faith.
Who is Hsu Chien-chien, a nurse at Chao Chien-ming's clinic? Chen Hsing-yu names her as "the other woman" in a comment; past court ruling revealed
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Chen Hsing-yu, daughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, accused her ex-husband Chao Chien-ming of having an affair with Hsu Chien-chien, a nurse at his clinic, and named her as the other woman. The incident has sparked heated online discussion, and Hsu's past court ruling has also been revealed.
Kaohsiung Style sweeps Korea! Kaohsiung links up with Seoul and Busan for exchanges in tourism, culture and the concert economy
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The Kaohsiung City Government led a 60-member delegation to Seoul and Busan, South Korea, to promote tourism, hold B2B presentations and discuss cooperation in culture, air routes and the concert economy, raising the city's international profile. The move strengthens Taiwan-Korea exchanges and is crucial to the development of Kaohsiung's tourism industry.
Trump turns military expert! Calls for U.S. Navy carriers to return to "steam catapults" and considers having foreign shipyards help build vessels
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U.S. President Trump signed a national security memorandum authorizing the return of steam catapults on new aircraft carriers and the construction of warships at foreign shipyards. The move directly affects the fourth Ford-class carrier, the Miller, and could increase costs for taxpayers.
LG joins forces with NVIDIA to make a full-scale push into Physical AI! Humanoid robot to debut in Q1 2027 as AI factories and self-driving cars get underway
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LG and NVIDIA are expanding their strategic partnership and accelerating joint development in Physical AI. They plan to unveil a humanoid robot in Q1 2027. They are also advancing development of AI factories and self-driving cars.
The small folding seat at the front of shopping carts was designed not only for children but also to serve as a shelf for fragile items. This is specified in a 1961 U.S. patent, and the design is highly practical. The structure represents an effort to balance supermarket efficiency with customer convenience.
Overseas Taiwan Hakka gathering held in grand style in Brazil; Yang Wen-ke leads delegation to share Hsinchu County's Hakka experience
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Hsinchu County Magistrate 楊文科 attended the “2026 Overseas Taiwanese Hakka Fellowship Gathering” in Brazil and presented achievements in preserving Hakka culture and promoting international exchange. The event is an important sign of stronger ties between Taiwan and Hakka communities around the world.
In Jujutsu Kaisen, "barriers" keep curses out—but did Taiwanese people once believe they could keep evil spirits away, too? These items at old house entrances are not just decorations
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Facts
Early legends of door guardians can be traced back to Shentu and Yulei
Cheerleader star Yi Chen reveals she has "already broken up"! She once worked 2 jobs to cover her boyfriend's expenses: "I must have been out of my mind"
Demon Slayer's Tanjiro lived in the "Taisho era"—what was life like in Taiwan at the same time? Taiwan already had trains and electric lights a century ago
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When the Taisho era officially began in 1912
It ended in 1926
The Taipei-Hsinchu railway section was completed in 1893
Completed in 1908
By 1913
In 1919, 臺灣電力株式會社 was established
The first phase of the project was designed to supply water to a population of 120,000
Are Taiwanese households getting richer? Per-household disposable income reached 1.21 million yuan last year; Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics analyzes reasons for widening wealth gap
Why do the bottoms of plastic bottles often have "5 bumpy feet"? It's not for looks—the real reason has to do with pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The “5-leg” structure at the bottom of carbonated beverage bottles is an engineering design intended to withstand internal pressure, not a matter of appearance. It aims to balance safety and efficiency and is an important technology in the packaging industry.
Where does the money come from for companies to achieve carbon neutrality? Experts reveal 3 major financing channels; this type of bond requires no credit rating and has lower interest costs
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U.S. companies commonly borrow at rates of 7%-12%
Taiwanese companies may be able to secure rates of 2.2%-5%
Amounts exceeding 50 million
Interest costs of about 1.5%-2%
There are currently 217 sustainable development bonds worth 646.7 billion
Zhao Yun and Zhou Yu miss the list! The 10 greatest warriors in Three Kingdoms history: he fought through five passes and slew six generals, and was said to be a god of war who could hold off ten thousand troops alone
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Zhang Fei led just twenty cavalrymen
More than one meter eighty-five tall
Pulled a cow backward by its tail with his bare hands for more than a hundred paces
Xinyi Township’s newly popular on-tree-ripened Ruby mangoes target the off-season market
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In 2026, the Xinyi Township Farmers’ Association launched “Xinyi On-Tree-Ripened Mango Dried Fruit,” highlighting high-altitude cultivation, natural ripening and artisan processing to target the premium market. The move is expected to increase the value of local produce and stabilize farmers’ incomes.
Physical fitness is key to longevity! Study of tens of thousands in Taiwan confirms that good performance in “these 5 fitness measures” lowers the risk of death by 61%
Supporting 1,432 disadvantaged households in Nantou County: county government joins foundations and churches to spread love through “Love Without Limits”
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Supporting 1,432 disadvantaged households across the county
Joining forces with 28 churches
Providing each household with a 1,000-yuan cash voucher
Easing operating pressure on local businesses: Hsu Shu-hua says Nantou County will halve the “two fees” for registered and specially registered factories this year and next
[Hsieh Hsing-yin column] A “free wine fountain” on the Camino de Santiago! It gives out 100 liters a day, a tradition dating back to a king a thousand years ago
Lu Shiow-yen encourages 500 young people to take their experience with them and build their future: summer jobs offer a firsthand look at city government
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This summer, 500 college students were assigned to 43 city government departments and district offices for internships
Nearly 2,000 young people applied for this year’s summer jobs
The acceptance rate was less than three-tenths
The city government has more than 50,000 public-sector, education, police and fire personnel
71-year-old姜厚任’s girlfriend suspected of defrauding cancer patients of 11 million yuan! She makes first public appearance to defend童芯, who is 24 years younger, and angrily cries: “This is outrageous”
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71-year-old veteran actor姜厚任
童芯, his girlfriend who is 24 years younger
Defrauded cancer patients of 11 million yuan
Provided a place to stay in Tainan for about 5 months
童芯 later spent about 3 months in the United States
Shimen Reservoir and Zhongyuan Night Market lose out! The winner among Taoyuan’s 10 most popular attractions is a surprise: It makes the list for the first time, drawing 6.33 million visitors, and locals say it’s the best place to browse
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Facts
Tourist visits from January to May 2026: 619,824
Tourist visits from January to May 2026: 396,086
Tourist visits from January to May 2026: 245,980
Tourist visits from January to May 2026: 4,443,243
Tourist visits from January to May 2026: 1,342,940
Tourist visits from January to May 2026: 3,960,517
Tourist visits from January to May 2026: 6,014,329
Companies mentioned：網路溫度計DailyView、KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎、交通部觀光署、全台最美圖書館、Xpark、樂天桃猿隊、蔦屋書店（TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE）、桃知道 GELEVEN PLAZA、安利美特、萬代、威秀影城、POP MART、唐吉訶德（DON DON DONKI）、華泰名品城、Xpark都會型水生公園、置地廣場桃園、IKEA
Threads users debate the changing meaning of the “Taiwanese girl” label! 蔡英文 weighs in with “these 4 characters”: Taiwanese women don’t need others to define them
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After advocating for the “辣台妹” image in 2019
A netizen posted on Threads yesterday (13), sharing
Which drugstore concealer should you choose? Check out 5 Xiaohongshu hits at once; they cover dark circles and acne scars! Netizens rave: Great for Asian skin
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The regular price on the 屈臣氏 website is currently 420 yuan
【岱宇】Announcement that the company and its subsidiaries are disclosing information in accordance with Article 二十二, Paragraph 一, Subparagraph 一 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
岱宇國際 (1598), as required, disclosed its fund lending to subsidiaries and affiliates, with the cumulative balance at about 1.496 billion yuan.
【聯德】Announcement of a change in the company’s corporate governance officer (correction to the details and reason for the change announced on August 12)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
聯德 announced that corporate governance officer 陳靜純 has resigned, effective August 12, 115. The position is currently vacant.
【聯德】Announcement of changes to the company’s finance and accounting officers (correction to the details and reason for the changes announced on August 12)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Taiwan-listed 聯德 (3308) announced the resignation of its head of finance and accounting. A successor has not yet been named, and the company will make another announcement after board approval. The vacancy in a key management post warrants attention from a corporate governance perspective.
【凱基金】Announcement of the company’s and its major subsidiaries’ unaudited consolidated earnings for July 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
凱基金控 released its unaudited consolidated financial data for July 115, showing the earnings structure of its major subsidiaries. The announcement is an important indicator for shareholders assessing the company’s performance.
【大眾控】Announcement that the company’s board of directors resolved to establish a nominations committee
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
大眾控 (3701) announced that its board of directors resolved to establish a “Nominations Committee” and appointed 吳順意, 王政偉 and 郭惠玲 as its inaugural members.
【岱宇】The company’s consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115 have been presented to the board of directors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
岱宇 released its consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115. Net income attributable to owners of the parent for the first half of the year reached 106 million yuan, with earnings per share of 0.64 yuan.
【泰山】Announcement of the contents of the Company's press conference on material information
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
泰山企業 posted a net loss of NT$787 million in the first half of fiscal 115 and will participate in an auction for a 100% stake in 街口電子支付. The move is intended to protect shareholder value and could have a significant market impact.
富華新 provided a NT$510 million guarantee for the “澐光” project of its subsidiary 富華建設. The move is intended to support financing for the subsidiary’s project and complies with the company’s internal regulations on fund lending and endorsements/guarantees.
【大豐電】(Correction to the announcement of 115/07/28) For its subsidiary 高雄大大, announcement of a new guarantee amount that meets the disclosure threshold under Article 二十五, Paragraph 一, Subparagraph 四 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
大豐電 subsidiary 高雄大大 has been released from guarantee obligations arising from a joint procurement contract to comply with public-company regulations. The contract’s joint payment liability had previously been deemed excessive.
【銘旺科】For its subsidiary 銘旺綠能, announcement of a new fund lending amount that meets the disclosure threshold under Article 二十二, Paragraph 一, Subparagraph 三 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
銘旺科 announced that its subsidiary had extended an additional NT$16 million in loans to the parent company for working capital.
仁寶: Announces investment in the AC Advanced Tech, L.P. fund
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
仁寶 announced an investment of no more than US$28.8 million in the AC Advanced Tech, L.P. fund. The move aims to strengthen its strategic positioning in information and communications technology and artificial intelligence through long-term investment.
銘旺科: The board approved changing the original plan for subsidiary 亮崴電力 to acquire a solar power project from 旭旺綠能 to acquiring an equity stake in 旭旺綠能 (originally dated 115/01/22).
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
銘旺科 (2429) revised its subsidiary's investment plan, switching from purchasing a solar power project to acquiring an equity stake in 旭旺綠能, with the aim of integrating resources.
中環: Announces the record date for the Year 115 capital reduction and details of the cash capital reduction share exchange plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環 (2323) announced a cash capital reduction share exchange plan, with a reduction ratio of 10% and a refund of 1 per share. The record date is Oct. 8, Year 115.
仁寶: Plans to establish a new Cayman holding company to acquire Semtech Corporation's IoT cellular communications module business
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
仁寶 will acquire Semtech's IoT communications module business for approximately US$62 million. The move aims to expand its global IoT presence and enhance its competitiveness.
Companies mentioned：仁寶、Semtech Corporation、Sierra Wireless, Inc.
【正崴】Announcement of the cancellation of the company’s acquisition of land and factory buildings from a related party
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
正崴 announced the cancellation of its investment plan to purchase land and factory buildings in the Tucheng Industrial Park from a related party, after administrative delays prevented the transfer of ownership from being completed in time.
長榮: The amount of the company's new guarantees has reached the thresholds under Article 25, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 2, 3 and 4 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
德淵: Announces changes to the members of the board's third Corporate Sustainability Committee
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
德淵 (4720) announced that four members of its Corporate Sustainability Committee had resigned, aiming to improve governance efficiency and adjust the committee's composition.
長榮: Everport Terminal Services Inc., a subsidiary of the company, announces the purchase of electric heavy container handlers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
長榮's subsidiary Everport Terminal Services Inc. will spend approximately US$66.44 million to purchase 31 electric heavy container handlers to upgrade its operating equipment.
Companies mentioned：長榮、Everport Terminal Services Inc.、Cal-Lift, Inc.
宏達電: High Tech Computer Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., a key subsidiary, announces the redemption of an Apollo fund
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
宏達電's subsidiary redeemed an Apollo fund investment for approximately US$8 million, realizing a gain of approximately US$300,000, for cash management purposes.
Companies mentioned：宏達電、High Tech Computer Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
【三陽工業】Announcement of the acquisition of right-of-use assets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
三陽工業 announced that it will lease office premises in Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County, from its subsidiary 南陽實業. The premises cover approximately 5,672.6 ping, with a total value of approximately NT$69.88 million.
【康那香】Announcement that the board of directors approved a syndicated loan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
康那香 (9919)'s board approved a five-year syndicated loan facility totaling NT$3.5 billion, led by Mega International Commercial Bank and First Bank, to strengthen its financial structure and meet operating needs.
三陽工業: The board has approved the company's consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of Year 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
三陽工業 released its consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of Year 115, reporting first-half cumulative EPS of 3.14 and net profit attributable to owners of the parent of approximately NT$2.418 billion.
群創 posts highest net profit in nearly 6 quarters, with Q2 EPS of 0.57 and first-half EPS of 0.77
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
群創光電 posted net profit of NT$4.532 billion in the second quarter, with EPS of 0.57, returning to profit from a loss in the same period last year. The improvement was driven mainly by an optimized product mix and growth in higher-margin businesses. The results point to resilient operations and a recovery in profitability.
OpenAI’s next-generation AI model “Astra” announced a breakthrough in mathematics, but questions of possible plagiarism have emerged because it failed to cite existing research. The issue has sparked an ethical debate in academic and technology circles.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Yeshiva University、University of Cambridge
千附實業 first-half revenue hits a record for the period; after-tax profit rebounds to NT$300 million, EPS reaches 2.66
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
千附實業 posted after-tax net profit of NT$300 million in the first half of 2026, up 1.44 times year over year, with EPS of 2.66. It benefited from demand for plant engineering projects driven by semiconductor capacity expansion and AI trends, with growth across both primary and secondary hookup businesses.
榮成 swings to first-half profit of NT$243 million; cautiously optimistic about operations as peak season approaches
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
榮成 posted after-tax net profit of NT$243 million in the first half of this year, swinging from a loss, mainly due to a recovery in demand for industrial packaging paper and improvement in the China market. With the traditional peak season approaching, it is cautiously optimistic about operations in the second half.
In the AI era, memory is oil: SK Group chairman 崔泰源 says 2027 will be the worst year for chip shortages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SK Group Chairman 崔泰源 warned that memory shortages would peak in 2027 as AI demand surges. He is pushing ahead with a production expansion plan involving $720 billion in investment.