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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 162 items from 5 sources; Japan, 97 items from 1 source.
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Shen Boyang, the DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate, wrote “your mayor” on an award certificate after Gao Hong-an’s signature had been defaced. New Party member You Zhibin reported him on suspicion of document forgery. The case highlights tensions between electioneering and the law.
Taipei City Councilor Chien Shu-pei criticized a public-art bus shelter costing NT$4.13 million, built during former Deputy Mayor Lee Chuan’s tenure, over rust-colored water dripping from it and dead plants. She questioned the quality and oversight of the high-cost project, sparking controversy during the election period.
Prolonged sedentary work is said to pose health risks comparable to smoking or drinking. A study found that standing and walking for 5 minutes every hour is optimal for relieving fatigue and improving work efficiency. Preventive medicine experts have issued a warning.
Kaohsiung was hit by torrential rain of 567 millimeters in 24 hours, and Mayor Chen Chi-mai directed the disaster response. He pledged to strengthen flood-control infrastructure and plans to build floodgates on a scale of 1 billion yen.
TP-Link unveiled 3 new products to meet household cleaning and security needs. The products are significant for their powerful technological innovations, which aim to improve consumers’ quality of life.
Kaohsiung City’s Environmental Protection Bureau deployed 1,640 personnel after extreme rainfall to clear drains and remove nearly 40,000 blockages, accelerating the city’s recovery. The effort demonstrates the local government’s ability to respond to climate change and protect residents’ safety on the roads.
Zuoying and Nanzi districts in Kaohsiung were flooded again after heavy rain. Hsueh Chao-chi, a candidate for city council, urged the government to keep tracking issues after the rain stops, using the “N+1” concept to call for professional oversight rather than perfunctory site inspections.
Dajia Jenn Lann Temple has launched an online registration service for the Zhongyuan Pudu ritual, allowing worshippers to take part without waiting in line and giving them a chance to win prizes such as an iPhone. Offerings can also be donated to charity. The initiative combines traditional beliefs with modern technology to make participation more convenient.
KMT legislator 陳雪生 was investigated in a search over suspected involvement in secretary salary payments, with prosecutor 曾揚嶺, an expert in corruption cases, leading the operation. He is set to take charge of “天下第一組” soon.
An improper preservation method involving the use of formaldehyde on napa cabbage was uncovered in China’s Hebei province, prompting concerns that it could enter the Taiwan market. Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration said imports of Chinese cabbage are prohibited by law and that there is no record of any actual imports.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部食品藥物管理署
U.S. military air defense missile stocks have been depleted by use in the Middle East and Ukraine, raising fears that bases in Guam and Japan could be put out of action within a short time in a conflict involving Taiwan. Deliveries of Patriot missiles to Taiwan are also delayed.
Companies mentioned：ロッキード・マーティン、CSIS、伝統基金、RUSI、IISS
The Taichung City 1999 citizen service hotline has handled more than 18.67 million calls, with satisfaction in the first half of this year exceeding 9 tenths. By combining smart technology with people-centered service, the city has improved the efficiency of its response to municipal issues and strengthened social support, showcasing the results of local government digital governance.
SHOPLINE launched the “Pet Alliance” charity initiative, bringing together 10 brands and a hundred employees to support medical care and sterilization for stray animals. It demonstrates how technology platforms can integrate business resources to put social responsibility into practice.
Companies mentioned：台湾之心愛護動物協會、相信動物協會、Annahome、iSpine、NISORO康鮮、nu9絶世好波、NuBra、sNug給足呵護、小小毛孩、御海發、齒妍堂、歸毛家族、豐傑生醫
“2026藝起Artgogo,” hosted by Taichung City Government’s Cultural Affairs Bureau, opens on Aug. 29. 18 outstanding local arts groups will take part, presenting a diverse range of artistic expression across 4 consecutive festivals. The event aims to revitalize the community and promote cultural experiences for parents and children.
Companies mentioned：大開劇団、台灣揚琴樂團、台北爵士大樂隊、台北打擊樂團
An international animal protection forum will be held in Kaohsiung from Sept. 30, 2026, with experts from 5 countries, including the UK, Japan and South Korea, discussing sustainable ways to manage free-roaming dogs. The goal is to build an urban model for people and dogs to coexist, through cooperation among government, NGOs and businesses.
Companies mentioned：社団法人中華民国保護動物協会、高雄市動物保護処
Many consumers mistakenly believe overseas online purchases under 2000 yuan are tax-free. In reality, customs uses the dutiable value, which includes shipping and insurance. This information is crucial for cross-border shoppers.
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Companies mentioned：台湾自来水公司
Original台南市安南区で廃棄物の爆発火災が発生し15人が負傷。通緝中の業者代表と里長ら3人が勾留。危険物の不法投棄と行政対応が問われる。
The Central Weather Administration warned that Severe Typhoon Saudel will be closest to Taiwan on the 27th and 28th. Although the chance of landfall is low, its wind field may affect northern Taiwan and mountainous areas in the central region, and residents should remain alert.
The National Industrial Association stressed that traditional industries are a foundation of the country and urged the government to support workforce replenishment, stable energy supplies and industrial transformation. It said these measures are vital and urgent for economic sustainability.
Strategies for taking extended breaks by using 5 public holidays in the second half of 2026 are a hot topic. Online users expressed surprise, saying, “Time is passing too fast.”
Napa cabbage is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber and is said to have health benefits including cancer prevention, brain protection and improved digestion. Traditional Chinese medicine calls it “百菜不如白菜,” and says that when prepared properly, it can help prevent illness.
Taiwan’s stock market fell 462 points on the 24th to close at 44,762, alongside a sharp drop in trading volume. Experts warned that a “volume-shrinking decline” can signal an exodus of funds, raising concerns about a cooling market.
Companies mentioned：台積電、三星
This article explains why students at 東京大学 organize their notes after class and offers tips for effective note-taking. The purpose of taking notes is “to digest” information, making it an important way to understand and internalize it.
Companies mentioned：東京大学、Carpe Diem
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Yunlin County legislator 張嘉郡 donated her monthly salary to buy mooncakes made by local disability groups and other organizations, then distributed them to families in need. The initiative has drawn attention for combining social contribution with support for the local economy.
小米 announced 3 types of chips, including its self-developed AI-capable SoC “玄戒O3,” drawing attention as a sign of advances in China’s semiconductor technology. The chips will provide a foundation for a wide range of AI applications, from smartphones to autonomous driving.
Companies mentioned：央视
Taiwan’s securities market will introduce a new odd-lot trading system from Dec. 7, with orders accepted from 8:30 a.m. and the market opening alongside whole-share trading, improving convenience and fairness. 櫃買中心 reminds investors that opening prices for odd-lot and whole-share trading may differ.
Companies mentioned：櫃買中心
欣技 is beginning a new growth cycle with the launch of new products and the commercialization of its AI platform, “CipherLab AI Core 2.0.” It is also strengthening its capital structure, boosting its competitiveness in the B2B market.
Semiconductor leveraged ETFs attracted $7 billion in inflows even after falling more than 70%. Investor speculation is accelerating, forcing numerous funds into liquidation.
Companies mentioned：Direxion、南方東英、高盛、Barclays、M&G、Kepler Cheuvreux
A U.S. fiscal deficit, trade tensions and geopolitical risks have combined to keep the dollar index near a 3-month low. Investors are wary of expanding debt, and market risk appetite is weakening.
Companies mentioned：輝達（NVDA-US）
美律 completed a capital reduction, raising net asset value per share to NT$67.515, and expects revenue to grow significantly in the third quarter, benefiting from new U.S. products and a wave of speaker restocking.
Companies mentioned：美律
捷立康 (7686-TW) is set to list on the emerging stock market on Aug. 31. It is focusing on soft tissue filling and support with its 2 core technologies, LipoShell and HeliBarb, and aims to grow in both the medical and aesthetic fields. The listing is an important step in the international expansion of Taiwan’s biotech startups.
Taiwan’s weighted index fluctuated, while the Taiwan dollar closed weaker against the U.S. dollar at NT$31.854, down 0.6 fen. Foreign exchange trading value fell to US$1.517 billion. Markets awaited the Federal Reserve’s next move amid the impact of U.S. Treasury policies and Japanese inflation.
Companies mentioned：元大投顧、国泰證期研究部、台北外匯經紀公司
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Companies mentioned：輝達、環球晶
The Taiwan Industrial Association called for the early restart of nuclear power units 2 and 3 and the introduction of small modular reactors (SMRs) to secure a stable electricity supply in the AI era. It also urged energy diversification and stronger strategic-material stockpiles.
Companies mentioned：東和鋼鉄
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Companies mentioned：華碩、技嘉、微星、輝達、聯發科
TSMC released its latest sustainability report, with Chairman C.C. Wei stressing that companies must increase ESG investment in the AI era and set science-based emissions reduction targets. By 2030, semiconductor production is expected to save the world nearly 7 units of electricity for every unit consumed, demonstrating the company's leadership in the green semiconductor supply chain.
Companies mentioned：工研院
The Taiwan Confederation of Industries made 7 major policy recommendations in its 2026 white paper, and the National Development Council responded with 4 major strategies, including 10 new major AI construction projects. Economic security and sustainable growth are shared goals.
Taiwan Sakura (9911-TW) held an investor conference on the 24th, for the first time presenting a medium- to long-term strategy centered on household lifetime value (LTV). The company is expanding from individual products into comprehensive home services, strengthening smart solutions, water-purification consumables and integration with housing projects to build growth momentum that can withstand economic cycles.
藥華藥's new drug Ropeg has been approved in Japan to treat essential thrombocythemia (ET), making it available to all ET patients. Following approvals in Taiwan and Australia, this is an important step toward accelerating its rollout in the Japanese market.
Companies mentioned：藥華藥
Taiwan mobile phone sales in the first half of 2026 totaled about 2.51 million units, down 1% year on year. The iPhone 17 (256GB) was the best-selling model, showing that the premium market continues to lead. The data reflect consumers taking a more rational approach to phone purchases amid economic pressure.
Companies mentioned：蘋果、三星、OPPO、傑昇通信
Homebuyers across generations in Taiwan's 7 major metropolitan areas are buying fewer ping amid rising home prices and demographic changes. The decline is most pronounced in Tainan, while Hsinchu City has seen the smallest reduction, thanks to its concentration of technology companies.
Companies mentioned：永慶房屋研展中心
Taiwan stocks could perform strongly in September, with pullback-buying opportunities in 光宝科技 and 大立光. Analysts say that despite near-term pressure from rising U.S. Treasury yields and geopolitical factors, the AI supply chain's fundamentals remain strong, with export orders hitting a record high and supporting the market.
Companies mentioned：光宝科技、大立光、NVIDIA
Iran's top national security official warned that countries supporting U.S. economic sanctions would be viewed as having declared war. Tensions in the Persian Gulf are rising, increasing risks to energy supplies.
The U.S. Treasury's expansion of long-term Treasury buybacks has driven the dollar lower and yields down, while concerns about currency depreciation pushed gold to a 3-month high. Demand for safe havens among investors is increasing.
Companies mentioned：Global X ETFs、橋水基金
The Taiwan Confederation of Industries released its 2026 policy white paper, identifying labor shortages (76.6%) as the biggest challenge facing industry. It recommended extending migrant workers' periods of stay and adopting models from Japan and South Korea.
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Companies mentioned：アリババ、騰訊、小米、中芯國際、中際旭創、蜜雪集團、安德利果汁、東方甄選、中国石油化工股份
Kindergartens closing because of declining birth rates are attracting interest as development sites for homebuilders. Since the second half of 2024, 8 transactions totaling ¥6.643 billion have taken place nationwide, concentrated particularly in urban areas such as Taichung and Kaohsiung.
Companies mentioned：大家房屋、住商不動産、台湾房屋集團
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company would resume open-sourcing its Muse model as part of efforts to realize “distributed intelligence.” The key is AI's evolution through three stages: distribution, differentiation and collaboration.
Companies mentioned：Meta、Hugging Face、Anthropic、Google、Amazon、Microsoft、OpenAI
Taiwan's stock market has remained range-bound as trading volume contracts. A decline in TSMC shares has dragged down the index, and investors should be alert to the risk that stocks may fail to rise even on positive news. As funds shift toward defensive sectors, attention is focused on 「京元電子」, packaging and testing, and optical communications.
Companies mentioned：台積電(2330-TW)、京元電子(2449-TW)、輝達(NVIDIA)、凱旭投顧
China's 3 major A-share indexes all fell on the 24th, though they narrowed their losses late in the session. Trading volume increased, while investment strategies are shifting from highly concentrated stocks to structural opportunities.
Companies mentioned：方正証券、華泰証券
Japan is scheduled to hold 2 government bond auctions next week, which could affect long-term U.S. Treasury yields. As market anxiety mounts and debt costs rise in major economies, weakening demand for Japanese government bonds could also hurt the U.S. bond market.
Companies mentioned：野村控股、岡三証券、SMBC日興証券
Nexperia China built an independent operation in China after the Netherlands imposed supply restrictions and shipped more than 40 billion chips in 11 months. Mass production of 12-inch wafers has restored its competitive edge.
Companies mentioned：聞泰科技、集微大会、東莞中院
Following Bitcoin's sharp rally, U.S. spot ETFs attracted $1.92 billion in 1 week, the highest level in 10 months. Renewed interest from institutional investors signals a recovery in market confidence.
Companies mentioned：OKX SG、BlackRock、QCP Group
Anthropic's most powerful AI model, Fable 5, has seen sluggish adoption by businesses and has been outspent by the lower-priced Opus 5. Businesses' focus on value for money is affecting AI business models led by high-priced offerings.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI、Ramp
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Companies mentioned：益安生醫、Urocross、台灣泌尿科醫學會(TUA)
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Companies mentioned：疾管署