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An article explaining the meaning and background of “the incense must never go out” in traditional Taiwanese funerals, as well as changes in modern funeral customs. It analyzes the practical significance of keeping vigil and the origins of related taboos, and compares them with modern funeral practices.
Original中国のネットユーザーが選ぶ『陸劇で最もカッコいい女扮男装女優』ランキングが話題に。邢恩が1位に輝き、ディ麗熱巴や白鹿ら人気女優も上位にランクインした。
A fortune teller says five kinds of items should be cleared out of the home during the seventh lunar month, or they could lead to financial losses and bad luck for the whole year. This is a folk belief, not scientific advice, but is widely taken seriously in Chinese culture.
Original台湾映画『鳳姐』がNetflix台湾で1位に。実話を基にした感動ストーリーが『鬼滅之刃』などを抜き、社会的弱者の現実を描いた点が評価された。
Companies mentioned：Netflix
Yields rose as the U.S. Treasury stepped up buybacks of long-term bonds, while worsening tensions in the Middle East also sent oil prices soaring. The 3 major U.S. stock indexes opened lower on the 20th, reflecting investors’ risk-averse stance.
Companies mentioned：United Microelectronics Corporation、TSMC、Yulon Group
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Xie Fuxu, editor-in-chief of “Stock Investment Assistant E-Newsletter,” said that an approach to stock investing akin to “dating with marriage in mind” is important. He explained that holding stocks long term rather than trading short term can yield gains of several times.
Companies mentioned：台泥、矽創、奕力KY、聯詠、敦泰電子、聯電、台積電、裕隆
The U.S. Treasury doubled its buybacks of long-term bonds, but the market reaction was temporary, and yields rose again the following day. Experts said this was not a fundamental solution and stressed the need to force the Trump administration to make policy choices.
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi checked on progress on the MRT Xidong Line and improvements to sports facilities during a visit to Xizhi District as part of his action-based governance. The city is aiming for completion in 2032 and promoting improvements to local transportation and sports facilities.
After a correction in July, Taiwan stocks rebounded in August. According to Feng Zhiyuan of Lipper, active funds in the Nomura group aggressively held shares such as 川湖 and achieved the top returns, demonstrating differences in stock-picking ability.
Companies mentioned：野村アセットマネジメント、川湖、台達電、健策、聯亞、創意、高力、欣興、廣達
The Supreme Administrative Court ruled that the Interior Ministry acted unlawfully in approving the Third Terminal development project and annulled its original decision. Taoyuan residents and environmental groups won their case to protect the algal reefs, highlighting the conflict between environmental and energy policies.
Companies mentioned：台湾中油股份有限公司
Hongtai Life President Tang Wei-hua resigned for career planning reasons, ending a 12-year tenure. Senior vice president Hsing Kai-kuo will serve as acting president. Chairman Li Chi-hsien will remain in his post, signaling the company’s emphasis on stable governance.
Companies mentioned：康健人壽、蘇黎世国際人壽、金管会、櫃買中心、華南永昌證券
It has been suggested that a feud between KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun and New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi lies behind Changhua County Magistrate Wang Huimei’s refusal to support fellow party candidate Wei Ping-zheng. The election outlook is challenging for the KMT.
New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan held a forum in Zhonghe, winning support from 500 local residents and more than 40 borough chiefs. He announced plans to promote “Urban Renewal 5 Strong” and extend the MRT Zhonghe-Guangfu Line, improving housing safety and transport.
任天堂 Switch 2 sales in the U.S. in July were down by half from a year earlier, while the overall video game console market slumped. High component costs and a shortage of new releases were factors.
Companies mentioned：任天堂、Sony、Microsoft
The U.S. Treasury expanded its buybacks of long-term bonds without warning, temporarily restraining borrowing costs. But the move undermined policy predictability, raising the risk of higher borrowing costs over the long term.
Companies mentioned：摩根大通、Jefferies、PGIM
Initial U.S. jobless claims fell to 206,000 last week, below market expectations. This indicates that the labor market remains solid and gives the Federal Reserve grounds to hold off on raising interest rates in September.
Companies mentioned：Federal Reserve (Fed)、U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent suggested that buybacks of long-term bonds could be increased to more than $4 billion. The move is intended to address deteriorating market liquidity and rising yields, while emphasizing the economy’s underlying strength.
U.S. retail giant Walmart reported Q2 sales and earnings that beat expectations, but U.S. same-store sales growth slowed to its lowest level in 6 years, shaking market confidence. Its shares plunged more than 9%.
U.S. memory chip giant Micron announced that it will invest $10 billion over the next 10 years to establish “Micron Research Labs” in Boise, Idaho. The facility will be the first dedicated memory technology research center in the United States, with the aim of strengthening semiconductor competitiveness in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：Samsung Electronics、SK Hynix、NVIDIA、Apple、Applied Materials、Lam Research
Meta is using Microsoft Azure to run AI workloads of several trillion tokens every week. The concentration of AI demand has become apparent, raising concerns about its impact on the industry’s structure.
Companies mentioned：Meta Platforms、Microsoft、OpenAI、Adobe、Perplexity、Sierra
Premier Cho Jung-tai directed the National Science Council to study establishing a new TTA base in Beitou-Shilin Science Park to expand space for startups and strengthen AI and next-generation communications development, as the existing TTA is nearing capacity.
The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications will launch weekday accommodation subsidies starting September 1 to boost domestic travel and stimulate the economy. It will also offer discounts of up to NT$3,700 and roll out measures to attract international tourists.
U.S. server company Super Micro Computer (SMCI) launched an independent investigation into allegations that servers equipped with NVIDIA AI chips were illegally diverted to China. The company said executives were not involved and dismissed some employees. Its shares rose as much as 6% after the announcement.
Companies mentioned：輝達 (NVIDIA)、米超微 (Super Micro Computer, Inc.)
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