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貿聯 (KY) reported its Q2 results. Net profit rose 47.29% year over year to 29.82億元, while EPS reached a record 15.28元. Strong demand for semiconductor equipment and data centers drove growth. The company also announced an M&A deal worth 8.5億 dollars and said it would strengthen its role in the AI data center hardware value chain.
Companies mentioned：Ennovi、Interplex Datacom
U.S. memory giant 美光 stressed that Taiwan is globally important as a testing hub for advanced semiconductor materials. The company plans to support local suppliers through its materials alliance and promote their global expansion.
Companies mentioned：美光（Micron）、僑力化工、環球晶、崇越、SEMI
Taiwanese PCB maker 競國 posted an after-tax loss of 5538万元 in July 2026, wiping out its first-half profit. It also announced a capital reduction and shareholder-return measures, accelerating its restructuring efforts.
Companies mentioned：定穎 (3715-TW)、健鼎 (3044-TW)、勝宏
German manufacturing recorded a PMI of 54.1 in August, its highest level in 4 and a half years, signaling a clear economic recovery. Government spending and a manufacturing rebound were the main drivers, bolstering market confidence.
Companies mentioned：Deutsche Bundesbank
日月光 Vice President 黃義從 said at SEMICON that AI is driving a surge in semiconductor demand and Taiwan should “build high walls” by establishing a materials alliance to strengthen supply chain resilience and ensure the world continues to rely on Taiwan for the next 20 years. The move is key to maintaining Taiwan's irreplaceable position in the global semiconductor industry.
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Companies mentioned：鉅亨買基金、理柏、彭博、FRED、施羅德環球、富蘭克林華美
The New Taiwan dollar closed at 31.848 on the 21st, appreciating 7.7 cents, mainly on fund inflows. Other major Asian currencies also trended higher, while expanded bond buybacks by the U.S. Treasury and geopolitical risks affected market movements.
Companies mentioned：元大投顧、統一投顧
The Ministry of Finance's Taxation Administration announced that it would add 50万 sets of exclusive 500-yuan cloud-invoice prizes for the second half of 2026. The move is expected to encourage use of electronic invoices and contribute to paperless operations and carbon reduction.
Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior released data on low-utilization housing in the second half of 2025, with the greater Taipei area accounting for all of Taiwan’s 10 districts with the lowest vacancy rates. Yung Ching Realty said mature amenities and solid demand have helped support home prices, though transaction volumes have generally fallen.
Companies mentioned：永慶房屋
Global TV shipments rose 1.3% year over year in the first half of 2026 to 93.74 million units, the highest level since the pandemic. Major players such as Samsung and TCL are expanding on the strength of their technological and scale advantages, deepening brand polarization as RGB Mini LED enters a key phase of commercialization.
Companies mentioned：Samsung、TCL、Hisense、LGE、Sony、TrendForce
In April 2026, the number of Taiwanese households using both mortgages and card loans reached 42.3万人, a record high. Buoyed by the stock market, more households are taking out additional mortgage loans to invest.
Companies mentioned：信義房屋
NVIDIA and 6 major financial institutions established a 5000億-dollar fund to build AI factories. The fund uses AI servers as collateral for a new lending model, with support from the U.S. government also in view.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Goldman Sachs、BlackRock、Blackstone、Apollo、Brookfield、KKR、SpaceX、xAI、NEBIUS、CoreWeave
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose for a 五th consecutive day, breaking above 26000 points, with AI and gold stocks leading gains. Risk appetite recovered, reversing losses from the previous two weeks and signaling stronger investor confidence.
Companies mentioned：MINIMAX-W、智譜、小米集團、網易、阿里巴巴、赤峰黃金、山東黃金、紫金黃金國際、天齊鋰業、中遠海能、中國人壽、中國平安、恒基地產、泡泡瑪特、網易雲音樂
China's A-share market rebounded, with the Shanghai Composite Index recovering to 3900 points. Expectations of additional fiscal support and gains in AI-related stocks contributed to the rise.
Companies mentioned：中金公司、英大證券、招商證券
Taiwan stocks rose with support from TSMC, but trading volume did not expand, as foreign investors took a defensive stance and local investors rebalanced. Nvidia’s earnings next week will be a key market focus, with funds rotating toward optical communications, cooling and equipment stocks—the 三 major sectors.
Companies mentioned：台積電(2330-TW)、聯亞(3081-TW)、華星光(4979-TW)、波若威(3163-TW)、光聖(6442-TW)、台達電(2308-TW)、奇鋐(3017-TW)、京元電子(2449-TW)
Tesla has stopped selling its Solar Roof tiles, citing a lack of economic viability. The company will focus on standard solar panels going forward.
Companies mentioned：SolarCity
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Companies mentioned：台積電、OpenAI、Anthropic、CPO、InP、DRAM、NAND、HBM、台灣50正2、奇鋐、南亞科、華邦電、華碩、華星光、群聯、緯創、光寶科
In the divorce dispute between Chen Hsing-yu, daughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, and her former son-in-law Zhao Chien-ming, Zhao made public the confidentiality clause in their divorce agreement and demanded 100 million yuan in breach-of-contract damages. Lawyers analyzed its legal validity and the difficulties of enforcing it in practice.
Taiwan Labor Minister 洪申翰 plans to visit Shanghai in September to attend the International Skills Competition. If the trip goes ahead, he will be the first government official to visit mainland China since Lai Ching-te took office. The 陆委会 and 海基会 said they respected the 劳动部’s arrangements, while 中国国台办 stressed that it would handle related matters according to the “one China” principle.
Companies mentioned：劳动部、陆委会、海基会、中国国台办
The union at South Korea's 現代自動車 launched its first full-scale strike in 10 years. Talks with the company broke down over demands for a 50% increase in bonuses and a 2-year extension of the retirement age. About 4万人 employees are participating, and production at major plants could be halted.
Companies mentioned：現代自動車
Original財政部がスマホでの確定申告を促す抽選で19,586名の当選者を発表。最大5万円の現金賞を含む多様な賞品が提供され、デジタル化政策の一環として注目されている。
SpaceX shares have fallen more than 50% from their listing high, wiping out more than 1 trillion dollars in market capitalization. Selling pressure from newly unlocked shares and an excessively high valuation are among the factors, making risk assessment essential for investors.
Companies mentioned：xAI
Taiwan will remain under the influence of a broad low-pressure zone. Tropical system 94W is expected to approach over the weekend, with rain potentially lasting 4 days in southern areas. Weather authorities have issued warnings of heavy rain.
Companies mentioned：台湾颱風論壇｜天氣特急、中央氣象署
Chen Hsing-yu, daughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, confirmed her divorce from Zhao Chien-ming, drawing media attention. Asked about the matter, Han Kuo-yu offered brief well-wishes and did not comment on the details. His past confrontation with Chen Shui-bian in the Legislative Yuan has also drawn renewed attention.
美光's CEO said AI advances are turning memory into strategic infrastructure and moving the sector beyond price competition. The company aims to stabilize supply and demand through large-scale investment in the United States and long-term contracts.
Companies mentioned：Micron、NVIDIA
Veteran analyst Du Jinlong warned that if Taiwan stocks surge to 50,000 points before the Mid-Autumn Festival, a lack of follow-on buying could trigger a sharp correction in the 4th quarter. Investors should proceed cautiously.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Income Tax Act in its third reading, raising the tax exemption for minor children by 50%. The change will benefit 237万 households and apply from tax filings for 2026.
The Qing dynasty emperors' dragon bed at Beijing's Forbidden City was surprisingly narrow, having been made smaller for reasons involving feng shui, warmth, safety and court protocol. This reflected a practical approach to protecting the emperor's health and maintaining stability in government affairs.
Companies mentioned：搜狐網
Korean legendary boy band BIGBANG marks its 20th anniversary, rising from being mocked as “the ugliest boy band in history” to become K-pop royalty. The group announced a world tour and a return to the Coachella stage, demonstrating its irreplaceable global influence.
Companies mentioned：YGエンターテインメント、SMエンターテインメント、DSP Media
A poll for the 2026 New Taipei City mayoral election shows KMT candidate Li Sichuan narrowly leading DPP candidate Su Qiaohui, 39.3% to 37.3%, a gap of just 2 percentage points. Media personality Huang Yang-ming says the KMT faces a high risk of defeat, with the race tightening.
Companies mentioned：東森民調雲股份有限公司
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Scheduled and emergency water outages are being carried out in 5 Taiwanese counties and cities for water-pipe work and leak repairs. Some areas will face scheduled water outages lasting up to 5 days, and residents are being urged to store water in advance.
For stubborn urine scale and hard-water stains in toilets, acidic substances such as citric acid are more effective than bleach. A British cleaning expert shared an easy, natural cleaning method to help readers maintain hygiene.
Companies mentioned：古宝無患子
彰化縣政府 has announced details of its 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen gift payment. Residents aged 65 and older can receive up to NT$10,000, deposited directly without an application. Eligibility and payment dates have also been released.
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Companies mentioned：彰化縣政府
Originalアメリカ海軍が福特級四號航艦の命名を検討中で、非裔英雄ドリス・ミラーからドナルド・トランプに変更する可能性が報じられている。この決定は政治的な意図が疑われ、海軍内部でも議論が続いている。
Companies mentioned：アメリカ海軍、CNN、NBC
Taiwanese shipping stocks surged after 00981A added 慧洋-KY as a new holding. Expectations of a recovery in shipping conditions and a rotation of funds were behind the move.
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Companies mentioned：萬海、中櫃、慧洋-KY、四維航、益航、陽明、長榮、野村全球航運龍頭ETF、統一台股增長、AI、PCB、裕民、新興、正德
The Taichung City Government Agriculture Bureau hosted the Xinshe premium mushroom competition, with Gao Zhaoming taking first place. It also launched “Mushroom Kuai Kuai” co-branded products to strengthen the brand’s connection with younger consumers and boost the market value of Taiwan’s leading mushroom.
Companies mentioned：財團法人中國生產力中心
A method for pan-frying salmon without drying it out is introduced. The guide explains how to use rice wine and water to steam-braise the fish and achieve a crisp exterior and juicy interior.
Taiwan stocks climbed back above 45,000 points, putting 國巨 in the spotlight as its negative deviation widened significantly. Experts say it could rebound in a double bottom if it holds above the previous low on the monthly moving average. 聯電, with a negative deviation of 16%, is seen as a stock to add to positions.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯電、旺宏、立隆電、華新科、群創、川湖
The Kaohsiung City Council opened its fourth term’s eighth regular session. Mayor Chen Chi-mai thanked the council for 6 years of support, while Speaker Kang Yu-cheng stressed that Kaohsiung’s progress has no end and called for the city government and council to work together to complete the final projects.
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Companies mentioned：聯電
The 2026 Taichung International Animation Festival will be held in Taichung from Oct. 3 to 10, under the theme “VIBE，Pulse.” It will open with the Taiwanese original animation 《奇談島航》 and a 4K-restored version of the Japanese classic 《GHOST IN THE SHELL∕攻殼機動隊》.
Companies mentioned：台中市政府新聞局、台中市影視發展基金會、Production I.G
Taiwan’s humid summers make food prone to mold. Nutritionists warn that soft foods may still contain toxins even after the moldy part is cut off, and recommend discarding the entire portion. Reheating cannot completely eliminate the risk.
Companies mentioned：好食課
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Companies mentioned：基亞、基亞公司
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Companies mentioned：訊映、4155
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Companies mentioned：啟新、臺北榮民總醫院
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Companies mentioned：科妍、1786科妍公司
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Companies mentioned：威德益生菌、精神健康基金會
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