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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 909 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 135 items from 6 sources.
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China's 宇樹科技 went public today, with its share price surging 629% at the opening. The company has drawn attention as a leader in high-performance robotics, while challenges around profitability have also come into focus.
Taiwan stocks rebounded after a steep drop in late July, but trading volume failed to rise in tandem, resulting in a price-volume divergence as prices climbed on lower volume—a possible sign of a near-term market turning point. Analysts say that while there is a risk of a short-term shakeout, Taiwan’s economic fundamentals remain strong, with core stocks in the electricity, optics and heat sectors offering long-term investment value.
Companies mentioned：聯亞、聯鈞、華星光、南電、台燿、大量、南亞科、奇鋐、健策、高力
Taiwanese specialty fastener maker 友鋮 has begun mass production of waterproof bolts for Volvo's new EVs. Expanding in North American and European markets and pursuing a high-value-added strategy have sharply increased earnings and raised its industry profile.
Companies mentioned：Stanley、Volvo
A US bank has rated 輝達 shares as 34%–50% undervalued relative to free cash flow as the company backs OpenAI with $105 billion. The bank recommends buying the stock and highlights room to increase cash returns.
Companies mentioned：輝達、OpenAI、AMD、邁威爾
China's commercial space company 藍箭航天 has successfully completed China's first land-based recovery after orbital deployment, using its Zhuque-3 rocket. Putting reusable technology into practical use will help reduce the cost of space transportation.
Companies mentioned：藍箭航天、鴻擎科技
South Korean retail investors made net purchases of about $4.5 billion in US stocks in July, concentrating on SK Hynix ADRs and highly leveraged ETFs. Tighter domestic credit restrictions are shifting demand for leverage to US markets.
Companies mentioned：Acadian資管、Rayliant、Fibonacci
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Companies mentioned：美銀、Bank of America、BAC-US、聯準會、Fed、Kevin Warsh
US President Trump has taken a hard line on Iran and signaled that he will not act to curb a market downturn. This has raised questions about the credibility of the “Trump put” and could affect financial market stability.
Google may be working with AMD to develop its 10th-generation TPU, according to reports. If realized, the project could have a major impact on the semiconductor industry's supply chain.
Companies mentioned：AMD、Broadcom、Marvell Technology、Intel、NVIDIA、Alphabet、Google、Wedbush Securities、SemiAnalysis
Bond yields in the United States, Japan and Europe have surged, with competition for funding driven by AI investment cited as a factor. Semiconductor stocks such as Micron fell, as concerns about high interest rates spread.
Companies mentioned：Micron Technology、SanDisk、JPMorgan Asset Management、Coherent、Ciena、Lumentum Holdings
Reports say the iPhone 18 Pro Max may be the only model to feature a variable aperture. This is attributed to space constraints in the mechanical design and is seen as part of Apple's differentiation strategy.
On Aug. 19, 2026, 237 Taiwanese companies with capital of NT$5 billion or more announced their July sales. 潤隆 posted annual growth of 3,460.2%, drawing attention to the financial, construction and semiconductor industries. The figures are an important indicator for tracking market trends.
Companies mentioned：元大金、合庫金、華南金、第一金、兆豐金、潤隆、台汽電、南亞科、至上、華邦電、聯華、國建、遠雄、國際中橡、皇普
The semiconductor ETF SOXX fell more than 5%, and its rebound attempt failed. It turned lower at resistance at $560 and returned to a short-selling-led trend. Downside risk toward $500 is in focus.
Companies mentioned：マイクロン (MU-US)、SanDisk (SNDK-US)、NVIDIA (NVDA-US)
A survey by a US bank found that global investors' overweight positions in equities were at their highest since 2021, while cash holdings had fallen to 3.5%. A “sell” signal indicating an overheated market has been triggered.
Companies mentioned：VanEck、iShares
Investor Burry of “The Big Short” fame has called AI chip startup Etched a “serious competitor” to 輝達. The company raised $700 million at a valuation of $21 billion and secured contracts worth more than $1 billion. Its chips, designed specifically for AI inference, are drawing market attention.
Companies mentioned：輝達、Jane Street、Kleiner Perkins、Sequoia Capital、Andreessen Horowitz、Tiger Global、台積電、SK hynix
As AI data centers expand, optical communications component maker Lumentum has seen its performance surge. Its share price could rise 113% over 3 years.
Companies mentioned：美光科技、SanDisk、Rosenblatt Securities、高盛、Lumentum
ドイツ銀行 says US-Japan intervention to buy yen was effectively ineffective. The yen will keep weakening unless the Bank of Japan normalizes monetary policy.
Companies mentioned：ドイツ銀行、米連邦準備制度（Fed）、日本銀行（BOJ）
Parents can give their children up to 2.44 million yen a year without gift tax, but the limit applies separately to each donor. The correct calculation method and the importance of managing funds are explained to address widespread misunderstandings about the system.
A new large-scale commercial complex, 遠東 Garden City B District Monet Garden, in Taipei's East District will begin trial operations on Aug. 22. It will feature one of Taiwan's largest food courts and more than 560 brands, along with the convenience of direct access to the metro.
Companies mentioned：遠東 Garden City
Taiwanese public-sector and education groups are protesting insufficient funding for the pension fund and cuts to service-year compensation. They accuse the government of “double standards,” saying it is putting financial support for public-sector and education workers last even as it gives every citizen 10,000 yuan.
Companies mentioned：台湾教育産業工会、台湾公務革新力量聯盟
30 US states have sued Meta, alleging that Instagram and Facebook harm the mental health of young people, and are seeking massive damages and changes to the services. Jury proceedings have begun, and the case could have a major impact on the future of social media.
Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology conducted its first test launch of a satellite launch vehicle, but the rocket was destroyed and crashed after an orbital anomaly. There were no injuries or property damage within the safety zone.
Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen payments will be distributed across Taiwan’s six municipalities starting in September 2026. Residents aged 65 and older can receive between 1500 and 20000 yuan; residency requirements and payment methods vary by municipality.
Original中央気象署が7県市に高温情報を発表し、低圧帯の北上と台風18号「サウデル」の発生が相次いで予測される。今後5日間は全台で激しい雨や雷雨が続き、天候の急変に警戒が必要だ。
Companies mentioned：中央気象署、中央大学大気科学系、気象応用推廣基金會、台灣颱風論壇｜天氣特急
Sticking chopsticks upright in a bowl of white rice resembles Taiwan's traditional funeral custom known as “rice at the feet,” and is frowned upon by elders. It is not merely a matter of etiquette but has cultural and religious roots.
Starting in August 2026, under the new labor pension system, people will be able to switch from a monthly pension to a lump-sum payment within 30 days of selecting the monthly option. Estimates suggest monthly payments are more advantageous over the long term in an aging society, while the change will give individuals more flexibility in financial planning.
The 2026 Taichung Shigang Hot-Air Balloon Carnival will take place from August 22 to 24, introducing for the first time the world’s only Mazu-shaped hot-air balloon. Performers including Lee Da-hye, Nine One One and Hsiao Huang-chi will also take the stage. The event brings together Taiwanese culture and tourism in a distinctive way, attracting visitors from Taiwan and abroad.
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 97, and his body was cremated in Beijing. Flags flew at half-mast nationwide and senior officials attended as a group, reflecting his political standing and the end of the reform era.
Local governments in Taiwan are issuing their own cash payments of up to 6,500 yuan ahead of the central government's distribution. A payment of 10,000 yuan to every citizen is planned for 2025, drawing attention as an economic stimulus measure.
Spider-Man's girlfriend Gwen Stacy was dropped from a bridge by the Green Goblin and died in 1973. Spider-Man tried to save her with his webbing, but it is thought that the sudden stop may have broken her neck. The moment continues to trouble fans more than 50 years later.
Companies mentioned：Marvel
Rising international energy prices have increased Taipower's generation costs, and the electricity rate review committee will discuss whether to adjust rates at the end of September. Government subsidies provide financial support, but are a separate issue from the decision on electricity rates.
Companies mentioned：中油
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Adidas's “three stripes” were chosen as a practical design to identify the brand, and the company has a history of acquiring the trademark rights from Finland's Karhu. Over decades, the simple design has grown into a global symbol.
Companies mentioned：Karhu
Russia's deputy representative to Taiwan traced the background to the Ukraine conflict back to President Putin's 2007 Munich speech, emphasizing concerns over NATO's eastward expansion.
The Chinese Communist Party marked the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin’s birth, and Xi Jinping delivered a memorial address. The reported death of Zhu Rongji also brought the end of the reform era and efforts to strengthen the legitimacy of the current administration into focus.
During Taiwan’s Han Kuang 42 military exercises, the Wan Jun Plan was carried out, moving the president in an armored vehicle to a secure command post. This is an important part of the exercises as a response to a decapitation strike by the Chinese military.
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Companies mentioned：Fire Point、Terekh.Group、The Wall Street Journal、The Prodigy、美聯社
In Taiwan’s hot, humid summers, breathability, quick-drying properties and moisture management—not clothing thickness or fabric names—are key to helping men stay comfortable, the report notes. It dispels misconceptions about clothing choices based on scientific evidence.
Taiwan’s tax authorities warned that changing the policyholder of an insurance policy to a child constitutes a gift. If the policyholder dies within 2 years, the policy may also be included in the estate, creating tax risks.
Companies mentioned：財政部南区国税局、財政部台北国税局
U.S. President Trump significantly scaled back U.S.-South Korea joint exercises, signaling consideration for North Korea. For Taiwan, this is a serious cause for concern, as it indicates that U.S. security commitments are unstable.
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