Economic Affairs Ministry thanks legislature for approving drone budget, aims for output value to exceed NT$40 billion in 119年
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The full budget of about NT$8 billion for this year's Ministry of Economic Affairs “Integrated Plan for the Development of the Unmanned Vehicle Industry” was approved
The Executive Yuan has approved the “Integrated Plan for the Development of the Unmanned Vehicle Industry,” with total funding of about NT$44.2 billion from 114年 to 119年
About NT$8.3 billion budgeted for fiscal 115年
Working toward the goal of exceeding NT$40 billion in output value by 119年
Worried about reliance on Chinese AI models, Republican senator urges Trump to support U.S. firms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The United States cannot stand by as China's open models spread and penetrate the global economy, eventually becoming weaponized at a time and place of China's choosing, just like rare earths.
Chen Pin-an feels for teachers at 通霄國中: their cabinets are in such poor condition they belong in a historic site. Chung Tung-chin: Replace them immediately
Does the Fed no longer need to raise rates for now? Cooling inflation gives Warsh reason to wait and see
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. July CPI and PPI came in below expectations, while employment slowed, strengthening the case for the Fed to hold off on rate hikes. New Chair Warsh is likely to keep rates unchanged for the time being.
〈U.S. stocks in early trading〉Cooling retail sales weaken expectations of a Fed rate hike! Major indexes move in mixed directions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. July retail sales declined unexpectedly, weakening expectations of a Fed rate hike in September. Major indexes traded in a narrow range, while funds returned to AI-related stocks.
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell 0.6% in July，the biggest drop in more than a year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. July retail sales fell 0.6% month over month, the biggest decline since May 2025. Temporary factors, including Prime Day being moved earlier, contributed, indicating that consumer spending momentum had paused.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Bank of America、PNC Financial
From Apple to Ford，no one can avoid it! Chinese technology is penetrating global corporate supply chains
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China's technological capabilities in electric vehicles, batteries and AI are deeply embedded in the supply chains of global companies, with Apple and Ford among those advancing partnerships. The situation highlights how commercial realities take precedence over geopolitical risks.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Alibaba、Baidu、Ford、CATL、Volkswagen、XPeng、Stellantis、Leapmotor、Huawei、SMIC、BYD、Changan、Chery、Omdia、IDC、Counterpoint Research
AUO successfully secured a NT$40 billion syndicated loan, obtaining 104.8 billion yen in funding from 23 financial institutions. Its shift toward AI and mobility, as well as its ESG management, received recognition.
TAITRA releases its first 2026 trade index: geopolitical turmoil drives up costs for half of businesses，while more than 7 tenths plus 7 percentage points of Taiwanese companies accelerate supply chain diversification
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
TAITRA's first 2026 trade index shows that 56.2% of Taiwanese companies have been negatively affected by geopolitical conflict，with operating cost pressures rising. Businesses are accelerating supply chain diversification and adopting AI to build resilience. The technology sector is performing strongly，while traditional industries have been hit hard.
Getac expects strong operations to continue in second half as drone projects surge, with major customers in Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Getac Holdings said its outlook for the second half is better than the first half, with rugged computers and drone GCS solutions performing strongly. The company has major customers in Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East, and is targeting full-year revenue growth of 5%-10%.
Taiwan Stock Exchange: Q2 financial report filing deadline passes, with only 凌巨科技 failing to file on time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Taiwan Stock Exchange said 凌巨科技 was the only company that had not filed its 2026 Q2 financial report by the deadline, prompting concerns about its internal controls. The company recently completed a major equity transfer and changed its chairman, and plans to hold an extraordinary shareholders meeting before the end of September.
Past the growing pains of the split! 郭添貴 takes the helm at iPASS and proposes 2 major strategies, opening a new chapter with public-private collaboration experience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Four days after taking office, new iPASS Corp. Chairman 郭添貴 unveiled 2 strategies, “precision marketing” and a “startup ecosystem,” to promote integration of the second-generation social welfare card with everyday services. The amount of electronic payment collections and payments rebounded to NT$2.37 billion in July, demonstrating resilience in independent operations.
Profits keep rolling in despite market volatility! 4 state-owned banks and 2 insurers post record NT$105.7 billion in earnings in first 7 months; insurance and banking “cash cows” also deliver
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan's public financial institutions, known as the “Four Funds and Two Banks,” posted after-tax net income of 105.735 billion yen in the first 7 months, up 23.7% year over year and setting a new record. They demonstrated their earning power and stability despite market fluctuations.
No one on Wall Street is calling for a sell anymore! Boeing finally reaches a turning point after years of struggle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Wall Street’s confidence in Boeing’s recovery is growing, with the share of analysts rating the stock a buy at its highest since October 2022. Certification of the 737 Max 7 is a key milestone. Boeing shares have lagged the broader market, but improving operations and strong market demand are positive drivers.
Trump imposes 100% tariffs on drones, expected to deepen U.S.-China technology decoupling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Trump administration introduced tariffs of up to 100% on drones and their components. The move aims to accelerate the technological decoupling between the U.S. and China and strengthen national security.
Foreign investors post net purchases totaling NT$206.1 billion every day this week, with 力積電 their top pick as they add more than 310,000 lots for 4 straight days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Foreign investors posted net purchases of Taiwan stocks for 5 consecutive days this week, totaling NT$206.1 billion. 力積電 was the biggest beneficiary, receiving an additional 316,300 lots. Although Taiwan stocks closed lower, the 3 major institutional investors still posted combined net purchases of more than NT$50.8 billion, signaling steady market confidence.
Taiwan household income gap reaches 6.17 times, highest in 14 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan's household income gap reached 6.17 times in 2025, its highest level in 14 years, according to a survey by the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics. Government transfer policies have helped narrow the gap, but inequality continues to widen.
Defining the “Android moment for agents”? DeepSeek releases Harness framework
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
DeepSeek unveiled an AI agent development framework called “DeepSeek Harness” and an optimized model. Released as open source under the MIT License, they are drawing attention from developers.
13 financial holding companies earn NT$492.7 billion in first 7 months; Cathay Financial leads monthly profits, while Fubon Financial retains its cumulative earnings crown
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In July 2026, the 13 listed Taiwanese financial holding companies posted after-tax net income of 51.894 billion yuan, down 29.39% from the previous month, while their cumulative total for the first 7 months was 492.782 billion yuan, up 124.78% year over year. Cathay Financial led for the month, while Fubon Financial remained in first place for the cumulative period.
〈Taiwan Mobile earnings call〉Multiple growth drivers advance in parallel; full-year operating profit growth forecast raised to 7 to 9%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan Mobile held an earnings call today and said it had raised its full-year operating profit growth forecast to 7%-9%, citing steady growth in its core telecom and momo businesses and faster expansion in enterprise and technology businesses. The move reflects the success of its diversified growth strategy and sends a positive signal to investors.
Geopolitics and Fed policy uncertainty send gold down from 10-week high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Gold prices edged down from a 10-week high. The decline was driven by profit-taking by investors and uncertainty over the Middle East situation and Fed policy. The outlook for inflation and rate hikes will be key going forward.
First Financial Holding and Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding posted record consolidated net income for the first 7 months. First Financial reported 20.937 billion yuan, topping 20 billion yen for the first time, while Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding posted 16.077 billion yuan, up 33.2%. All businesses—banking, securities and insurance—performed well, strengthening the earnings power of state-owned financial holding companies.
[美時] Announces the ex-dividend and ex-rights record date and adjusted stock dividend rate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
美時 announced that the ex-dividend and ex-rights record date is 115年9月6日. It will distribute a cash dividend of about NT$2.57 per share and a stock dividend, with the distribution ratio adjusted due to a change in the number of shares outstanding.
【美時】Acquisition of 97.45% of the ordinary shares of Alvogen (Thailand) Ltd. held by Singapore subsidiary Lotus International Pte. Ltd.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
美時 acquired the 97.45% stake in Thailand’s Alvogen held by its subsidiary as part of an adjustment to the group’s investment structure. The transaction was valued at US$11.1 million.
Companies mentioned：美時、Lotus International Pte. Ltd.、Alvogen (Thailand) Ltd.、Lotus Pharmaceutical HK Ltd.
[美時] Board approves the disposal by its Singapore subsidiary of its stake in Lotus Pharma Bulgaria EOOD
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
美時（1795） approved the sale of its equity stake in a Bulgarian subsidiary to a related party within the group for US$99 million as part of an investment structure reorganization.
【Les Enphants】Board approves appointments of finance chief, accounting chief, corporate governance officer and spokesperson
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Les Enphants announced a change in senior management, with Lin Yuhui formally taking on the roles of finance chief, accounting chief, corporate governance officer and spokesperson.
【Dyaco】Plans cash capital increase for subsidiary 益可達科技股份有限公司
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Dyaco plans a NT$200 million cash capital increase in its subsidiary 益可達科技 for long-term investment. The plan was approved by the audit committee and the board.
【國碩】Board approves decision to waive participation in cash capital increase by subsidiary 禾迅綠電股份有限公司 and related share-sale arrangements
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
國碩科技’s board resolved to waive participation in 禾迅綠電’s cash capital increase and release its subscription rights to 國碩 shareholders, promoting a broader distribution of 禾迅綠電 shares ahead of a planned listing.
【國碩】Announcement of board approval for the company’s 115年度第二季 consolidated financial report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
國碩科技 announced its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 2026, approved by the board and audit committee. Net profit for the first half totaled NT$360 million, with earnings per share of NT$0.33. The routine financial disclosure complies with regulatory requirements.
【保瑞】Board resolves to issue employee stock options
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
保瑞’s board resolved to issue 1 million employee stock options, aiming to enhance the company’s competitiveness and employee commitment through a long-term incentive plan. The plan has a 五-year term and a phased exercise mechanism.
【保瑞】Announcement of the convener elected by the Company's 6th Remuneration Committee
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
保瑞 Pharmaceuticals completed the election of the convener of its 第六 session of the remuneration committee. Former convener Li Yi-chin will remain in the role, ensuring continuity in corporate governance.
【保瑞】Announcement of the board's approval to establish a chief sustainability officer position
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
保瑞 Pharmaceuticals established a chief sustainability officer position, appointing board member Wang Chin-chu to the role. The move reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening ESG and sustainability governance.
【保瑞】 announced that its board had resolved to make a cash capital increase in its subsidiary, British Virgin Islands-registered Bora Global Ltd.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
保瑞 announced a resolution to inject US$100 million in cash into its subsidiary Bora Global Ltd. The move aims to establish a hedging position against the company’s U.S. dollar liabilities.
【泰山】 announced that its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of year 115 had been approved by the board.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
泰山 announced that its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of year 115 had been approved by the board. Its cumulative pretax net loss reached NT$730 million, with basic loss per share of NT$1.62. The routine financial disclosure reflects current operating pressures.
Stills, synopsis and PR video released for Episode 8 (final episode) of Friday drama 『しもべの王子様』, co-starring 小川史記(BUDDiiS) and 瀬戸利樹; airs Friday, Aug. 21, at 11 p.m.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Surpassed 2 million cumulative downloads
A master-servant relationship spanning 10 years
Companies mentioned：東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、TOKYO MX、SDR Inc.、Sony Music Labels Inc.、UNIVERSAL SIGMA、シーモアコミックス、ビデオプランニング、TVer、FOD
＝LOVE releases music video for title track 『恋、はじめました。』 from its 21st single!! Summer and love both begin in this moment!! A cute summer love song from Ikorabu, brimming with the thrill of a budding romance!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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1.9億 cumulative streams
The total number of plays on TikTok has also reached 2.3 billion
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