Heavy rain impacts; work and classes suspended in Taoyuan Village, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, on Aug. 26
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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（41）
EU budget talks enter crucial phase as Council president visits countries to build consensus
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- EU proposes budget draft totaling nearly 2 trillion euros
- Proposals call for budget cuts ranging from 2% to 20%
- The 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine will run out next year
Wei Ke hits 2 home runs and enjoys playing at the Dome, wonders whether Song Chengrui has ever been a pitcher
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- 4 of his 6 home runs this season have been hit at 台北大巨蛋
- Snatched an 11-1 win
- Allowed 1 earned run over 7 innings
- Earned his 4th win of the season
- Can reach speeds of 153 kilometers per hour
Companies mentioned：樂天桃猿隊、中信兄弟、台北大巨蛋
Rakuten Monkeys win by 10 runs as Brothers send position player Song Chengrui to the mound to throw 153 km/h
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- Rakuten Monkeys snatched an 11-1 win
- Threw at 153 km/h
- Allowed 1 run in 7 innings
- Allowed 1 run
- Threw 7 innings on 93 pitches
- Gave up 3 hits
- Recorded 6 strikeouts
- 2 walks and hit batters
- Allowed 1 earned run
- Earned his 4th win of the season
- Posted a 9-13 record at 台北大巨蛋 this season
- Lost all 5 games played at 台北大巨蛋 as the home team
Companies mentioned：樂天桃猿隊、中信兄弟、台北大巨蛋
Singapore media: As US pressures Iran, it seeks to avoid a broader economic and diplomatic clash with China
Summary not yet available
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- Involves dozens of mainland Chinese and Hong Kong companies
- Several Hong Kong companies transferred tens of thousands of dollars to 思源實業 and its network
Companies mentioned：思源實業、深圳晨濤科技、香港瑞普達科技、天毅科技、迪信光電、深圳華美聯運國際物流、深圳波斯通物流
Jiang Qichen leads delegation to APPU; Chen Kuanting presents national report
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- World's 22nd-largest economy
- “五大 trusted industries”
Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115206: 1 top-prize winning ticket
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- Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115206
- Prize of NT$8 million
- 139 second-prize winning tickets
- NT$20,000 prize per ticket
- There were 65 first-prize winners
- NT$5,000 prize per ticket
- 14 first-prize winning tickets
- NT$50,000 prize per ticket
Companies mentioned：台彩公司
Lotto draw No. 115082: no top-prize winner
Summary not yet available
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- Draw No. 115082
- 40
- 12
- 26
- 24
- 32
- 35
- Bonus number 06
Companies mentioned：台彩
Penghu Fireworks Festival closes in the rain; 700-drone light show wows spectators
Summary not yet available
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- Lasted more than 四 months
- 720-second fireworks display
- 700 drones
- 33 events
- May 4 this year
- Aug. 25
Companies mentioned：澎湖縣政府、中央社
Tech stocks rebound ahead of Nvidia earnings; US stocks open higher
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Facts
- Up 177.8 points
- At 53594.92 points
- Up 23.8 points
- At 7676.66 points
- Up 168.5 points
- At 26148.71 points
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA
US-Canada trade war escalates; Trump says he is considering renaming Lake Ontario “American Lake”
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- Canadian goods worth $20 billion
- 50% tariffs
Paraguay's deputy foreign minister: We continue to show the world successful experiences of cooperation with Taiwan
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- Next year marks 70 years of diplomatic ties
- June this year
台燿 builds factory at Thai subsidiary to expand operations
Summary not yet available
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- Total value of about NT$1.446 billion
- Contract amounts of about NT$764 million each
Companies mentioned：台燿、TAIWAN UNION TECHNOLOGY（THAILAND）CO.,LTD、精工工業（泰國）有限公司、精工建設（泰國）有限公司
工業富聯: AI racks for 輝達's Rubin platform to ship in Q4 and become main product next year
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Shipments to begin in Q4
- Expected to become a main product in 2027
- Original鴻海集團整合自製率超過5成
Companies mentioned：工業富聯、鴻海、NVIDIA、輝達
永豐金: Cash dividends to remain the main form of payout, with payout ratio maintained at 65% to 70%
Summary not yet available
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- Unaudited after-tax net profit of NT$28.932 billion in the first 7 months of this year
- Will maintain a stable payout ratio of 65% to 70%
- Plans to issue 640 million new shares
- Raise NT$20 billion
- An estimated NT$12.5 billion will fund a cash capital increase for its securities subsidiary
- NT$7.5 billion will remain at the financial holding company
- Taiwan's Q2 exports totaled $220.9 billion
- Full-year growth of 11.6%
- Customers with 3 or more types of loans account for just 0.01% of 永豐銀's customer base
- Outstanding balance accounts for just 0.04%
- Maintenance ratios for margin financing and unrestricted-purpose loans are 195%, respectively
Companies mentioned：永豐金、永豐銀、永豐金證券、美國聯邦公開市場委員會（FOMC）
Central Emergency Operations Center remains at Level 2; repairs underway for 760 power outages
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- Remains at Level 2
- 5th working meeting
- Flooding remains at 25 locations
- 760 households without power
- Flooding remains at 25 locations
- 760 households remain without power
- International and cross-strait routes on the 26th
- 2 international and cross-strait routes
- 6 domestic routes
Foreign-currency policy premiums in the first half reach NT$286.5 billion, a 5-year high for the same period
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- First-half new premiums for foreign-currency policies totaled about NT$286.592 billion
- up 43% year over year
- A record high for the same period in 5 years
- New premiums for foreign-currency policies accounted for 37.35% of the total
- Lowest in 8 years
- Investment-linked policies totaled about NT$57.189 billion
- Up 108% year on year
- Traditional policies totaled about NT$229.403 billion
- Up 33% year on year
Companies mentioned：國泰人壽、元大人壽、新光人壽、富邦人壽、台灣人壽、金管會
基隆客運 bus crashes into traffic island; 8 people suffer minor injuries
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- 基隆客運 route 1061 bus
- 8 passengers
- About 7:10 p.m.
Companies mentioned：基隆客運
Zelensky reveals 3 ideas for ending Russia-Ukraine war; peace window extends until the end of next summer
Summary not yet available
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- The period through the end of summer 2027
- 2028 US presidential election
US carrier Lincoln left the Middle East on Aug. 22; plans to stop in Thailand so sailors can rest
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- Has been at sea for more than 200 consecutive days
- About 5000 sailors and Marines aboard
- Have been treaty allies since 1954
- Designated a major non-NATO ally in 2003
Typhoon Saudel approaches; Yilan's Taipingshan to close as a precaution from the evening of the 26th
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- Tomorrow
- 5 p.m.
- 10 routes
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署、農業部林業及自然保育署宜蘭分署
Lotto Draw No. 115082
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Draw No. 115082
- 40
- 12
- 26
- 24
- 32
- 35
- Bonus number 06
Companies mentioned：台彩
Flight-tracking website: U.S. military transport plane flies from Latvia to Moscow
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：Flightradar24、Boeing
China tightens online controls; scholars warn cross-strait exchanges could become more one-dimensional
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- The Asia-Pacific Political and Economic and Peace Exchange Association holds its August seminar today at the NTUH International Convention Center
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Daily Cash 539 Draw No. 115206
Summary not yet available
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- Draw No. 115206
- Winning number: 08
- 3-Star winning numbers: 872
- 4-Star winning numbers: 7067
Companies mentioned：台彩
China-U.S. 1.5-track dialogue held; Liu Haixing: pushing China and the U.S. to overcome the Thucydides Trap
Summary not yet available
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- The 3rd China-U.S. 1.5-track dialogue
- About 40 representatives from China and abroad
- Impose an additional 7.5% tariff on excess capacity
- Tariff rate on China restored to around 20%
Companies mentioned：美國亞洲協會
Felix to make a “final exam” start on the 28th, confident he feels very good right now
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- 7 appearances in the top league
- Suffered 4 losses
- 5.25 ERA
- 10 wins in a season
- 1.91 ERA
- 3 games so far
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、統一7-ELEVEn獅、Felix Pena
Russia warns against moving closer to the West, but Armenia will still prepare to apply to join the EU
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- Yerevan, the 25th
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Chang Hwa Bank speaks for the first time on the feasibility of mergers and acquisitions; scale is not the only consideration
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- Combined after-tax profit for the first half totaled NT$11.314 billion
- Up nearly 24% year on year
- Earnings per share (EPS) reached NT$0.94
- After-tax net profit reached NT$13.5 billion in the first 7 months
- Up 22.35% year on year
- EPS of NT$1.12
- As of the end of June, mortgage balances grew about 4% from the same period last year
- July applications for youth housing loans rose 21% month on month
- Overseas lending in the first half increased 26% year on year
- Overseas earnings accounted for more than 24%
Companies mentioned：彰化銀行、國票金控
NPB's Lin An-ko gets 1 hit and 1 walk in first game back in the top league as Seibu beats the Fighters
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- Seibu defeated the Fighters 3-1
- Went 1-for-3
- Drew 1 walk
- Pitched 7 innings
- Gave up 6 hits.
- Struck out 9
- Claimed his 10th win of the season
- Original賽後打擊率2成30
Companies mentioned：埼玉西武獅隊、北海道日本火腿鬥士隊、中央社
Anniversary of Mount Vesuvius eruption: exploring the unique ruins of the ancient city of “Little Pompeii”
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- A column of volcanic ash soared 14 kilometers high
- Temperatures reached 400 degrees Celsius
- Speeds exceeded 80 kilometers per hour
- Buried beneath 20 meters of volcanic material
- Remains of more than 300 people fleeing the eruption were discovered
- The area covered by the city walls was about 20 hectares
- The population at the time is estimated at about 4,000
Companies mentioned：Archeoclub Italia
Reuters: New structures appear near Antelope Reef in the Xisha Islands; analysis points to military use
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- An artificial island nearly 6 kilometers long
- A straight coastline more than 3 kilometers long
- 14 kilometers northeast of Antelope Reef
- Construction began in March and April
Companies mentioned：路透社、Vantor
Executive Yuan: Losses from online shopping scams surge 733%; planning anti-fraud framework 3.0
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- Monthly reports of investment scams have fallen 83%
- Reports of scams involving online posts and one-page shopping sites have increased 56%
- Monthly reports of telecommunications and online fraud have fallen 43%
- Financial losses suffered by the public have declined 71%
Companies mentioned：行政院打擊詐欺指揮中心、內政部警政署、小紅書
AI boom lifts listed and OTC companies' first-half revenue and profits to a 10-year high
Taiwan-listed and OTC companies posted record first-half revenue and profits in 10 years, benefiting from AI opportunities and strong performance across the technology supply chain.
Facts
- Listed companies (excluding primary-listed companies) recorded cumulative operating revenue of NT$27.4277 trillion in the first half of this year
- Up 32.83% from the same period last year
- Pre-tax net profit was NT$3.6772 trillion
- Up 92.88% from the same period last year
- The semiconductor industry's pre-tax net profit reached NT$2.02 trillion
- An annual increase of NT$947.8 billion, or 88%
- The electronic components industry... posted pre-tax net profit of NT$233.6 billion
- An annual increase of NT$124 billion, or 113%
- The computer and peripheral equipment industry... recorded profits of NT$337.1 billion
- Up NT$122.8 billion, or 57%, from the same period last year
- OTC companies (excluding primary OTC-listed companies) recorded cumulative operating revenue of NT$1.8044 trillion in the first half of this year
- Year-on-year growth
Companies mentioned：金管會、凌巨
NYT: U.S. prepares to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies as Trump administration expects tensions to ease
The return of U.S. diplomats to Middle East embassies signals easing U.S.-Iran tensions.
Facts
- Initial staffing at the embassies in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Lebanon will remain at 85% of their original levels
- The figure for Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain is 75%
- Negotiations on extending the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement by 60 days have stalled
Companies mentioned：美國國務院、紐約時報
African swine fever detected in pig carcass washed ashore in Kinmen; pork and processed products barred from entering Taiwan through Aug. 31
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- 1 pig carcass washed ashore
- Clinical health checks of 5,775 pigs at 22 households
- The cumulative number of cases in which African swine fever viral nucleic acid tested positive in pig carcasses washed ashore in Taiwan has reached 23
- Through Aug. 31
Companies mentioned：金門縣政府、金門縣動植物防疫所、農業部獸醫研究所、海洋委員會海巡署金馬澎分署、中央社
Chips are a focus of the technology war; French media report China is poaching Taiwanese talent and stealing secrets
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- Salaries 3 times higher than the market rate
- The suspects were released on bail of NT$100,000 to NT$200,000 at the time
- Equipment worth US$2.5 billion and equipped with Nvidia AI chips
- In 2025, it still accounted for nearly 9% of 台積電's revenue
- Taiwan currently holds a lead of about 5 years over China in the most advanced chips
Companies mentioned：台積電、NVIDIA、華為、比特大陸、美企輝達、Supermicro、深度求索、杭州當局
Wu Tsai-yi: Advancing financial transition and digital innovation on parallel tracks, with 3 parties working together to drive development
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Facts
- Global climate finance totaled US$2 trillion in 2024
- Economic activity must be aligned with 6 environmental objectives
- Green fintech rests on 3 pillars: matching capital with projects, assessing financial and climate risks, and tracking and trading sustainability performance
Companies mentioned：台灣綜合研究院
Ministry of Health and Welfare restructuring focuses on 3 key areas, aiming to provide comprehensive protection from birth through old age
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Facts
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- Tax incentives have been in place for 10 years
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部、行政院、立法院、中央健康保險署
Real-life “Hansel and Gretel”: large quantities of bread dumped along roads in Tottori, Japan
Summary not yet available
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- A total of 39 kilograms has been collected so far
- Nearly 80 kilometers from Mount Daisen
- Toast is placed about every 50 or 60 centimeters.
- Toast was discovered as early as the 12th in the parking lot of a highway rest area near White Rabbit Coast.
- From the end of last month through the 12th of this month, toast and chicken have appeared in this parking lot 3 times.
Typhoon Saudel Approaches; Water Resources Agency Orders All Branches to Complete Typhoon Preparations
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- More than 190,000 flood-control blocks
- More than 20,000 meters of flood barriers
- More than 50,000 sandbags and supersacks
- 1,795 large mobile pumps owned by county and city governments
- 1,058 have already been pre-positioned
- 737 are available for flexible deployment
- 2,664 small and medium-sized mobile pumps are ready
- The Water Resources Agency oversees 98 large pumps
- 75 pumps are deployed to help drain floodwaters in the south
- 8 pumps are deployed to support the Mataian and Wanli rivers
- 15 pumps are available for flexible deployment
- 19 ongoing levee-breach construction projects
- 127 ongoing construction projects
- 37 locations with high external water levels
- 83 locations with internal flooding
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（23）
Will the U.S. Push Chinese Banks Out of the Dollar System? Beijing Has Already Prepared a Way Out
The U.S. has threatened to exclude Chinese banks that help Iran evade sanctions from the dollar system. China is seeking a backup through its Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). The move underscores rising financial and geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China.
Companies mentioned：崑崙銀行、Z-Ben Advisors
〈U.S. Stocks Early Trading〉Chip Stock Rebound Lifts Major Indexes at the Open; Nvidia Earnings a Crucial Test for the AI Rally
Major U.S. stock indexes opened higher Tuesday, buoyed by a rebound in chip stocks and a pullback in oil prices. The market is focused on Nvidia's earnings and inflation data as the AI rally enters a crucial test.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、AMD、Intel、Dick’s Sporting Goods、VanEck、TSMC
Japan's Bond Turmoil Comes at a Cost! Debt-Servicing Costs to Surge to $230 Billion Next Year, a Record High
Japan's government bond repayment and interest costs for fiscal 2027 are set to reach 36.6 trillion yen, a record high, as rising interest rates and expansionary fiscal policy intensify pressure on public finances.
Microsoft Employees Reveal AI Spending; One Person Burned Through $28,000 in a Month
Microsoft employees have voluntarily disclosed their AI usage costs, with the highest monthly bill reaching $28,000. The move reflects companies' efforts to integrate AI, but usage is not directly tied to compensation, making the figures a noteworthy industry indicator.
Companies mentioned：Meta、Google、OpenAI、Anthropic
Jack Ma Boosts Stake for Consecutive Days; He and Management Buy HK$800 Million of Alibaba Shares
Alibaba founder Jack Ma and the management team bought more than HK$800 million worth of shares in total. Against the backdrop of large-scale investment in AI, the purchases signaled strong confidence from management.
Companies mentioned：アリババ(09988-HK)、アリババ(BABA-US)
Nvidia Earnings Preview: The Market Has Plenty of 'Beats'—What It Lacks Are 3 Key Cards: Rubin, Circular Financing and Future Market Share
As Nvidia approaches its Q2 FY2027 results, the market is watching not just whether it beats expectations, but also Rubin's progress and how financing models and power constraints will affect long-term growth.
Companies mentioned：Jefferies、摩根士丹利、微軟、AWS、OpenAI、SpaceX、SB Energy、超微、英特爾
Goldman Sachs: Large Investors Divided on AI Investment, but Both Are Pouring Money Into Financial Stocks
According to a Goldman Sachs report, hedge funds and mutual funds are divided over AI investments, but both have poured record amounts into financial stocks. This reflects the financial sector's solid performance.
Companies mentioned：Capital One、Fiserv、Interactive Brokers、Mastercard、Visa、Intercontinental Exchange、S&P Global
〈Topunion Electronics Earnings Briefing〉Revenue Expected to Keep Growing Next Year as Company Seeks to Improve Profitability; Materials Stockpiled Early to Secure Shipments
Original佳世達旗下眾福科預期明年營收成長並優化獲利，因應缺料提前備料，並推進FPD-Link等高附加價值技術與智慧顯示整合方案。
Companies mentioned：佳世達
OwlTing's H1 Gross Margin Rises to 15.3%; First Reveals Partnership With Bank of Taiwan to Enable 'Cross-Border Payroll' via Web3.0
Nasdaq-listed OwlTing reported its 2026 first-half financial results, with gross margin rising to 15.3%. It also announced for the first time that it is discussing a Web3.0 cross-border payroll partnership with 臺灣銀行, signaling that its stablecoin payment platform is entering a phase of explosive growth.
Companies mentioned：Circle Payments Network、臺灣銀行
Trump's Sanctions Hammer Closes In on Chinese Banks! Xi Jinping Refuses to Cooperate and Still Has an Ace Up His Sleeve
The Trump administration is threatening sanctions against Chinese financial institutions allegedly linked to Iran, drawing a backlash from Xi Jinping's government. US-China tensions are escalating, with maneuvering continuing ahead of the next leaders' summit.
Companies mentioned：Rihla Research & Advisory、American Enterprise Institute
AI Gold Rush Rages On; Allianz's 00412A Targets Asia's Key Semiconductor 'Picks and Shovels' Players
Original安聯投信推出台灣首檔亞洲半導體主動式ETF（00412A），由蕭惠中操盤，鎖定AI供應鏈中亞洲的關鍵半導體企業。此舉凸顯亞洲在全球半導體生態系中的不可取代性，對投資人具長期結構性成長意義。
Companies mentioned：安聯投信、台積電、三星、海力士、美光、Advantest、Furukawa、Sumitomo
Original〈眾福科法說〉航海產品迎出貨旺季、新品相繼量產 下半年營運升溫
Chunghwa Precision Test Tech expects second-half results to exceed those of the first half, driven by strong shipments of navigation products and mass production of new products. This points to its competitive edge in the industrial display market and is an important signal for investors.
Companies mentioned：佳世達
Major Market Rotation! 'Software Up, Chips Down' in Recent U.S. Trading; Performance Gap Hits Record High
US software stocks surged while semiconductor stocks plunged in a historic rotation. Since June 22, the performance gap between the sectors has widened to nearly 50 points, the largest since 2011.
Companies mentioned：マイクロソフト、セールスフォース、アドビ、サービズナウ、マイクロン、TSMC、ARM、AMD、NVIDIA
Listed and OTC Companies Post Decade-High First-Half Revenue and Pretax Profit; G-Tech Resumes Trading on the 27th After Filing Delayed Financial Report
In the first half of 2026, Taiwan-listed and over-the-counter companies posted their best revenue and profit results in 10 years, driven by rising demand for AI and HPC. Litemax Electronics resumed trading after submitting amended financial reports. This is evidence of Taiwan's technology-led economic growth.
Iran's 'Economic D-Day'—All Thunder, No Rain? The U.S. Won't Dare Strike China With Its Harshest Sanctions
The United States tightened economic sanctions on Iran but avoided direct sanctions on China, Iran's biggest supporter. This is seen as a strategy that takes into account US-China tensions and the next leaders' summit.
Companies mentioned：The Wall Street Journal、Atlantic Council、Kpler、Council on Foreign Relations、United Against Nuclear Iran
〈Juding Earnings Briefing〉U.S. Subsidiary TCLAD Aims to Break Even This Year; Military Orders Estimated to Grow 50% Next Year
Juding's U.S. subsidiary TCLAD has sharply reduced its losses, driven by defense and aerospace demand, and is targeting break-even this year. It is expected to turn a profit next year as military orders grow 50%, while also developing high-value EDS technology.
Bessent Suddenly Ramps Up Buybacks, 'Doubling the Scale'—Can It Save the Bond Market? Experts Say No
The US Treasury doubled the scale of its buybacks of long-term bonds, but the impact is limited compared with a market worth more than $40 trillion. Experts have questioned whether the measure will ease pressure on interest rates.
Companies mentioned：Deutsche Bank、U.S. Federal Reserve
穩懋: Silicon Photonics Products Will Remain Mainstream in the Market for 2 Years; No Concern About Indium Phosphide Shortages
穩懋 Chairman Chen Chin-tsai said silicon photonics technology will become mainstream in the market within 1 to 2 years and that he is not concerned about a shortage of indium phosphide raw materials. The company has successfully shifted toward optical communications and AI infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：穩懋、美系光通訊大廠
正隆 Deepens Its 3R PLUS Circular Business Model; Industrial Paper Recycling Rate Reaches 97.6%
Cheng Loong Corp. achieved a 97.6% recycling rate for industrial paper under its 3R PLUS model. It is advancing circular manufacturing through AI and green energy, strengthening its sustainability efforts.
165 Anti-Fraud Dashboard Released: Fraud Losses Plunge 71% in 2 Years, but Losses From 'This Type' of Scam Surge 7-Fold
Taiwan's Executive Yuan Anti-Fraud Center marked its 2nd anniversary with an announcement. While losses from telecom network fraud have fallen 71%, scams based on social media posts and one-page e-commerce sites have surged 7 times, requiring new countermeasures.
Companies mentioned：行政院打詐中心、内政部警政署、小紅書（RED）
Another Optical Communications Stock Faces Trading Restrictions; 光環 to Be Restricted From Tomorrow Through 9/1
Taiwanese optical communications company Lumentum? (3234-TW) was placed under trading restrictions after a sharp rise in its share price, with a 5-day restriction period set from August 26 to September 1. The company has seen a recovery in performance from contract manufacturing of back-end processes for indium phosphide substrates, and reports say it has entered the supply chain of a major US optical communications manufacturer.
Companies mentioned：全新（2455-TW）
Market Saturation and a Wave of Liquidations Cool the U.S. Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Craze
The US market for single-stock leveraged ETFs has become saturated, with 63 funds liquidated in 2026. Capital is concentrating in a handful of top products, while new entrants continue to arrive, raising questions about the market's sustainability.
Companies mentioned：Morningstar、Vident、GraniteShares、Corgi Invest
Trump takes a sledgehammer to Iran’s trade lifeline! Chinese buyers first in the firing line as the countries facing the greatest global exposure are identified
The United States has launched an “economic D-Day” to isolate Iran from the global economy, affecting major trading partners including China, the UAE and Turkey. China's oil trade is a particular focus.
Taiwan | 風傳媒（21）
Huang Yin-chi: Taiwan stocks have yet to hit their high for the year; investors need not worry through the end of next year
Huang Yin-chi, chief economist at SinoPac Financial Holdings, forecasts that Taiwan stocks will set a new high for the year and that economic growth will reach 12%, saying investors can remain optimistic through the end of next year.
80-year-old woman dies after waiting 12 days for a bed in National Taiwan University Hospital emergency department; Health Ministry orders investigation, says all necessary medical care was provided
A woman in her 80s went to National Taiwan University Hospital’s emergency department with pneumonia and died of sepsis after waiting 12 days for a bed. The Ministry of Health and Welfare said medical care had been provided as required and ordered an investigation, highlighting pressure on emergency departments at Taiwan’s major hospitals.
Companies mentioned：台大醫院、林口長庚醫院、高雄長庚醫院
Too many free AI models on the market? Anthropic’s flagship model struggles to attract buyers, facing major challenges on the eve of its IPO
AI startup Anthropic is approaching an IPO, but enterprise adoption of its flagship Fable 5 model is sluggish. High prices and the rise of alternative models are factors, running counter to market expectations.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI、Ramp、Accel
Tainan says flood-control funds are insufficient? Huang Kuo-chang revisits the record: Huang Wei-che praised the benefits of flood control as recently as June
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che said in June that flood control efforts had succeeded, but is now seeking additional central government funding after heavy rains caused flooding. Taiwan People’s Party legislator Huang Kuo-chang questioned the inconsistency and criticized the Democratic Progressive Party for blocking opposition proposals in flood-control budget deliberations, sparking political controversy.
Chips are a focus of the technology war; French media report China is poaching Taiwanese talent and stealing secrets
A French weekly reported that China is trying to poach Taiwanese semiconductor engineers with high salaries and illegally obtain TSMC technology. Taiwan's “Silicon Shield” strategy is being tested on the front lines of the US-China battle for AI dominance.
Companies mentioned：TSMC、NVIDIA、Bitmain、Supermicro、DeepSeek、Huawei
The earthquake was not strong, so why did all of Taiwan receive an alert? Taitung offshore quake “magnitude 5.8 estimated as 6.6”; weather agency explains false alarm
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan, but a lack of monitoring stations led it to be mistakenly estimated at magnitude 6.6, prompting alerts nationwide. The Central Weather Administration explained the cause.
Enough is enough! Wang Hui-mei abandons Cheng Li-wun and Wei Ping-cheng; deep-blue pundit blasts her: “You’re about to leave office, so you’re tossing them a bone”
Ahead of the 2026 Changhua County magistrate election, KMT County Magistrate Wang Huimei has been accused by members of her party of “betrayal” after snubbing nomination candidate Wei Pingzheng and party chair Cheng Li-wun while appearing to align with DPP's Lai Ching-te. The episode symbolizes waning unity within the KMT and has cast a shadow over the election campaign.
Investors beware! Taiwan Stock Exchange approves change in price increments for “high-priced stocks” from NT$5 to NT$1, expected to take effect in July 2027
The Taiwan Stock Exchange will reduce the tick size for shares priced above NT$1,000 from NT$5 to NT$1, effective in July 2027. It will also strengthen measures against settlement defaults, extending the monitoring period from 1 year to 5 years.
700 brands join forces to support the armed forces! More than 22,000 stores take part in the Sept. 3 Armed Forces Appreciation event; hero’s feast to be held at Taipei Main Station on 9/3
The Executive Yuan and the Ministry of Economic Affairs have partnered with more than 700 brands to offer discounts to the armed forces at 22,000 stores for Armed Forces Day on September 3. A “Heroes' Feast” event will be held at Taipei Main Station to promote exchanges between the military and civilians.
Philippine defense chief makes explosive claim: elected officials suspected of becoming pawns in China’s “information warfare”; methods of bribery and infiltration exposed
The Philippine defense chief said elected officials allegedly backed by China may be involved in information warfare. Reports of Chinese propaganda activities and contacts with military personnel have also heightened concern.
Heavy rain exposes bottlenecks in Tainan flood control! Chen Ting-fei invites National Land Management Agency to visit south and seek more than NT$400 million for box culverts and detention projects
Tainan was severely inundated by heavy rain. Candidate Chen Ting-fei invited central government agencies to inspect the area and seek more than NT$400 million in flood-control funding, promoting a strategy that shifts from disaster response to tackling the problem at its source.
Is Trump driving US consumer spending toward collapse? Yuan Mu-hua reveals the real reason behind Walmart’s plunge: even the Fed can’t help this time
US retail giant Walmart’s share price plunged 9% in a single day, wiping US$90 billion off its market value. Expert Yuan Mu-hua said the main cause was oil prices driven higher by conflict in the Middle East, squeezing consumers’ purchasing power. Even the Federal Reserve may be unable to rescue the market, stoking fears of a US consumer downturn.
Companies mentioned：日月光投控、台積電
Hsinchu County wins 7 awards at the 2026 National Excellence in Construction Awards; Yang Wen-ko says public works quality and aesthetics earn national recognition
Hsinchu County won 7 awards at the 2026 National Excellence in Construction Awards, receiving national recognition for the quality and design of its public works. Magistrate Yang Wen-ke stressed the county's continued commitment to high-quality urban development.
Domestic travel subsidies begin in September; get a head start on Mid-Autumn Festival and Double Ten plans! Alishan House offers autumn room deals with more than NT$8,000 in bonus gifts
Alishan House is launching an autumn campaign for the Mid-Autumn Festival and Double Ten holiday period in line with domestic travel subsidies starting September 1. Packages include stays with perks worth up to NT$8,000 and in-depth experience tours, targeting nature, culture and honeymoon travel markets.
Another wild stock is back! Century* racks up 8 straight limit-up sessions, with 19,000 lots queued to buy; 2 strengths form a moat for its share price
Taiwan Stock Century* (5314) hit the limit-up for 8 consecutive sessions, with buy orders totaling 19,000 lots. The diversified company has shifted from IC design to health food retail channels and drone systems, and is building a “moat” that could help it win government contracts amid support for an independent defense industry.
Companies mentioned：裕隆集團
Lai Ching-te inspects flood-control works in northern Kaohsiung! Chen Chi-mai: Central and local governments join forces to strengthen flood resilience and address remaining gaps
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te inspected flood-control measures in Kaohsiung, stressing the importance of strengthening flood prevention in cooperation with Mayor Chen Chi-mai. Flood-control investment worth NT$5 billion is underway through coordination between central and local governments.
Another dispute over bonuses at South Korea’s SK hynix! Management’s proposal to issue treasury shares angers rank-and-file workers, who demand the company honor its cash commitment
Employees at South Korea's SK hynix narrowly rejected a company proposal to pay bonuses using treasury shares. Trust between labor and management has been shaken, making renewed negotiations unavoidable. The outcome could have broad implications for compensation systems across the semiconductor industry.
Companies mentioned：三星電子
Lai Ching-te inspects flooding in Yongkang! Huang Wei-che’s “box culverts plus underground detention” flood-control plan wins central government support
President Lai Ching-te inspected the flooding site in Yongkang, Tainan. Mayor Huang Wei-che’s “box culverts plus underground detention” flood-control plan won central government support, with the Ministry of the Interior and the Water Resources Agency set to help with funding, showcasing cooperation between central and local governments on flood control.
Companies mentioned：崑山科技大學
Has Su Chiao-hui hit a ceiling in the polls? Huang Yang-ming names the “one” making the DPP’s election difficult
In the 2026 New Taipei City mayoral election, Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chiao-hui’s polling has stalled. Commentator Huang Yang-ming named Shen Po-yang as a “poor teammate” hindering coordination in the greater Taipei area, while Kuomintang candidate Lee Sichuan has an advantage thanks to a blue-white consensus and a grassroots image.
Heavy-rain crop losses mount! Kaohsiung seeks cash disaster assistance for all agricultural products; applications accepted from 8/25
Record rainfall in Kaohsiung caused severe damage to crops. Mayor Chen Chi-mai asked the central government to provide cash disaster relief for all affected crops, with applications accepted from August 25 to September 7. He announced measures to quickly support farmers.
Does Trump’s strategic retreat alarm Japan and South Korea? As Washington courts Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, Nikkei urges Sanae Takaichi to “prepare for the worst nightmare”
As the Trump administration moves closer to China and North Korea, Japan and South Korea are growing concerned about their security reliance on the United States. Hiroshi Minegishi of Nikkei has urged Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to develop a “Plan B” for Japan-South Korea cooperation.
Companies mentioned：日本経済新聞、韓国外務部、国際刑事裁判所（ICC）
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AppHarbr publishes guidelines for handling interstitial ads without a close button
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Companies mentioned：AppHarbr、GeoEdge
Japan Pet Hotel Association opens its 116th location in Joshin, Nagoya
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- Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
- People in their 20s to 40s
Companies mentioned：日本ペットホテル協会株式会社、ワンルーク
Pet hotel "ワンルーク" opens in Yokohama's Seya Ward! Expands to its 115th location in a leafy residential neighborhood
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- Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
- 0527848416
Companies mentioned：日本ペットホテル協会株式会社、ワンルーク
ガイアフーズ to open "Zao Shokudo" on September 1!
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- Sept. 1, 2026
- Lunch hours: 11:00–15:00
- Dinner hours: 17:00–23:00
- The signature karaage set meal costs 880 yen
- 1,000-yen set meal
- Mixed fried food set meal: 1,200 yen
- All 120 servings of yakisoba prepared that day sold out
Companies mentioned：株式会社ガイア、ガイアフーズ、はらから福祉会、GAIA Resort、ガイアファーム、蔵王夢づくり、GAIAグループ
Dubai Research Institute surveys gross yields in 10 major areas: highest 7.89%, lowest 4.66%
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- Highest: 7.89%
- Lowest: 4.66%
- A difference of 3.23 points
- The simple average is 6.09%
- The median is 6.00%
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス、DRI Real Estate LLC、DRI Consultancy FZ-LLC
ワンルーク's 114th location! Opening in Himeji's Shikama Ward on August 28
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- Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
- 3F
Companies mentioned：日本ペットホテル協会株式会社、ワンルーク
Elevate the elegance of carrying wine. Wine bags from French luxury leather brand "La Vie de Château" make their Japan debut
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- 0.165㎏
- 45×10×10㎝
- 0.15㎏
- 22×8×20㎝
- 0.164㎏
- 10×21×41㎝
- 10×24×38㎝
- Original2026年9月4日（金） 11:00スタート
- Up to 30% OFF
Companies mentioned：La Vie de Château、株式会社Serendipity、Makuake
From a "company that tailors suits" to a "company that tailors spaces." 株式会社Re'coldo changes its name to 株式会社リコルド and launches a full-scale clean control business
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- Effective July 1, 2026
- Can be applied in a total of 27 colors
- Expected to last for 5 years or more after application
- Can be applied at an estimated cost of approximately half that of conventional wallpaper replacement
Companies mentioned：株式会社リコルド、株式会社Re'coldo
Remove the "brakes" on human potential and carry organizational strength into the next generation. New book "Contribution-Oriented EQ Management" goes on sale September 24, 2026
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- Has supported organizational transformation at more than 3,000 companies
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- 四六判, 192 pages (planned)
Companies mentioned：株式会社イマジナ、PHPエディターズ・グループ
[Isetan Shinjuku, 6th floor] "Samille (さみぃゆ) Exhibition PRESENCE〜The Signature of Samille"—the artist's first exhibition since going independent—opens starting Wednesday, Aug. 26. Expressing her style and pride. The artist will also appear.
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- Approximately 30 or more new works will be exhibited and sold
- 88,000 yen (tax included, with A4-size frame)
- Approx. 45 minutes
- Limited to the first 4 people each day
Companies mentioned：Samille（さみぃゆ）、株式会社アートプリントジャパン
Easily add automatic locking to existing automatic doors! Simultaneously launching the "KJ-100" and "KJ-150," add-on card and PIN readers fully compatible with Japanese installation environments
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- Just 40 mm wide
- IP65 dustproof and waterproof rating
- AC100V power supply
- 100V voltage-free a-contact output
Companies mentioned：株式会社KJ TECH japan
An open atelier of wood, earth and stone by a single painter in west Kyoto Imperial Palace—painter Kazuya Yamaguchi's "sorahana" to hold a preview opening on August 25, 2026
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- Capital of 5 million yen
- Established in October 2020
Companies mentioned：株式会社Bluevision、ザ・シンフォニーホール
Bringing joy through fashion to cancer survivors and nurses! Our social contribution service, fashion shopping accompaniment, is offered by our part-time director, nurse and cancer survivor 戸村妃美【日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社】
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- ¥5,000 (tax included; transportation and other expenses billed separately. Cashless payments only to prevent issues with cash transactions. Please pay for your own purchases and other expenses.)
- Original世間的には1～3万円ほどの相場と見受けられるところを
Companies mentioned：日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社、戸村妃美
ASUS Republic of Gamers announces its latest lineup of gaming devices for competitive play and pro gamers at "Gamescom 2026"
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- 720Hz refresh rate
- 560Hz refresh rate
- 360Hz refresh rate
- 24.5 inches
- 27 inches
- 4K (3840×2160)
- 4K@240Hz
- QHD@400Hz (OC)
- FHD@488Hz (OC)
- QHD@475Hz (OC)
- FHD@620Hz
- HD@920Hz
- Ultra-fast response time of 0.02ms
- Increases panel surface hardness by 2.5 times
- Improves black depth (contrast) by up to 40%
- The device weighs just 56g
Companies mentioned：ASUS JAPAN株式会社、ASUS、Republic of Gamers、Team Vitality、NVIDIA、SpecialEffect、eBay、Jonney Shih、Jensen Huang
Unifies audit systems in Japan and the U.S. and strengthens governance ahead of a planned dual listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
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Facts
- Capital: ¥784,666,480 (including capital reserve)
- Established: August 28, 2001
Companies mentioned：リーフラス株式会社、Forvis Mazars Japan 有限責任監査法人、Nasdaq