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Former Taiwan People's Party legislator Li Zhenxiu announced her bid for Zhubei mayor after being expelled from the party. Fellow party candidate Chiu Chen-yuan responded that he would strengthen his policy platform to win support, highlighting intraparty competition and uncertainty in the local race.
A comparison of workers claiming labor insurance pensions at age 60 or 65 found that claiming at 65 is more advantageous for those who live to age 85, while early claims are better for those who die before then.
Companies mentioned：艾倫の理財研究室
The Bureau of Labor Insurance explained income limits for taking a second job while receiving unemployment benefits, as well as the impact on years of service. Benefits are suspended if earnings exceed the minimum wage, and only employment insurance service years are reset.
The small loop on a sneaker tongue is not decorative. It keeps the tongue in place, improving stability and comfort. The design is common on running shoes, basketball shoes, and hiking boots.
Companies mentioned：Nike、Adidas
The Chinese state media emphasis on the “substance behind 4.7% growth” reflects policymakers' concern about strong supply and weak demand ahead of the Fifth Plenum. The gap between the figures and ordinary people's experience remains a challenge.
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Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、廣達、富邦金、國泰金、光鼎、高端疫苗、益安、合邦、世紀、全福生技、順德、安克、凱碩、地心引力、來億-KY、福華、國喬
Land Bank of Taiwan and 第一銀行 jointly lead a 7.2 billion yuan syndicated loan for Chang Wah Technology, supporting the expansion of its semiconductor lead-frame business and global production footprint and demonstrating the financial sector’s strong backing for Taiwan’s high-tech industry.
Companies mentioned：第一銀行、臺灣銀行、華南銀行、兆豐銀行、彰化銀行、永豐銀行
Originalベトナムのマンゴスチン种植が5年で2.4倍に拡大し、供給過剰で価格下落。9割が中国向け輸出で市場集中リスクが顕在化し、政府が种植抑制に転じた。
Under its “new quality productive forces” strategy, China is accelerating the automation of manufacturing with AI and robots. It is promoting workforce training and technology development nationwide to address youth unemployment and an aging population.
Companies mentioned：成都カノープ機器人技術公司（CRP Technology）、零跑汽車（Leapmotor）、DeepSeek、月之暗面（Moonshot）
Taiwan's government announced that it would provide every resident with a cash payment of NT$10,000 in 2027. Several local governments are already distributing their own support payments, and the payout schedule is underway.
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed at the final stage, reportedly because of intervention by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs, raising fears of an escalating trade war.
Companies mentioned：General Motors、Ford
Solid-state capacitor maker 鈺邦 forecast a recovery in revenue and gross margin in the second half, citing strong demand for AI servers and expanded new production capacity. Although demand in the notebook computer market is weak, it aims to sustain growth by concentrating investment in high-performance CAP products.
Companies mentioned：鈺邦
Regent Taipei's 晶華軒 received a Michelin star and collaborated with Hong Kong's 都爹利會館. As an important part of promoting international culinary exchange, chefs from both restaurants jointly hosted a Cantonese cuisine feast.
Companies mentioned：都爹利會館 Duddell’s、重慶麗晶、香港麗晶、富國島麗晶
Ahead of NVIDIA's earnings announcement, shares of its supply chain company 緯穎 rose to NT$6,925, setting a record high. Buying ahead of the ex-rights date also helped boost investor interest.
Companies mentioned：輝達、AWS
Nanya (1303-TW), boosted by AI demand, saw shipments and prices for high-end electronic materials rise. The products accounted for more than 5成 of revenue in the first half of 2026, and EPS reached a record 5.17 yuan. Its shares hit the daily limit at 207 yuan, reflecting its competitive edge in key materials and rising market position.
Companies mentioned：南亞科(2408-TW)、南電(8046-TW)、日東紡
In response to parents’ increasingly specific demands for children’s nutrition amid declining birth rates, 佳格食品 launched new products based on 四 dietary principles and partnered with social welfare groups to promote nutrition education in communities, strengthening its social value and market position.
Companies mentioned：基督教芥菜種會、裕隆(2201-TW)
Expanding investment in AI infrastructure has sent DRAM and NAND Flash prices soaring, with an “AI memory tax” emerging by 2027 as 68% of cloud giants' capital spending goes toward memory devices. The findings are from TrendForce and point to effects across the AI ecosystem.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA
Apple launched the Mac mini with its first 2-nanometer M6 chip and the Mac Studio powered by M5 Ultra, boosting AI and graphics performance. They go on sale September 22, with prices raised due to higher memory costs.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Reuters
Louisa launched a new all-you-can-eat hot pot brand, “和牛鍋敘.” Its first location is at a hotel in Miaoli, with prices starting at 520 yuan per person. The move expands its diverse dining portfolio and strengthens its hotel partnership strategy.
Companies mentioned：馥藝金鬱金香酒店、新板傑仕堡、台中麗寶福容大飯店
According to a Deloitte report, Taiwan ranks among the world's top 10 in robot density, but challenges to monetizing AI include integrating software and hardware and establishing governance. Taiwanese companies urgently need to shift from using robots to exporting solutions.
Companies mentioned：Deloitte、国家智慧機器人研究センター
藥華藥's Ropeg won approval in Japan, with U.S. approval also imminent. Its share price surged to a record NT$1,600. Further commercialization in overseas markets is expected to drive future growth.
Companies mentioned：藥華藥
Taiwan Financial Asset Service Co. has launched end-to-end management and upfront financing services for self-led urban renewal projects, and signed an MOU for its first project with the Kaohsiung Riverside Mall Renewal Association, addressing landowners' funding and expertise shortages and marking a new milestone in urban renewal.
統一投信's actively managed ETFs, 主動統一前沿科技 and 主動統一美債量化, got off to a strong start on their first day of trading. The former rose 2%, outperforming the broader market, while the latter climbed to 10.11 yuan, the highest among comparable ETFs. Growth in AI technology and stabilization in the bond market were behind the gains.
Companies mentioned：統一投信
Raymond James analysts raised AMD's investment rating to “Strong Buy” in response to growing CPU demand from AI agents. They also raised the price target to $641, highlighting the potential for further gains.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、ARM、Intel
AI semiconductor giant NVIDIA reported its Q2 results. The market is watching closely to see whether AI investment can be monetized, and the company's performance will be a key test of future AI trends.
Companies mentioned：Nvidia、Yahoo Finance、Microsoft、Amazon、Google、Meta、BlackRock、Blackstone、KKR、Apollo、Brookfield、Goldman Sachs
U.S. company HP and China's Huawei signed a Wi-Fi patent licensing agreement. The announcement, made just before a U.S.-China leaders' meeting, drew attention as technological cooperation continues despite U.S. sanctions.
Companies mentioned：Hewlett-Packard、Huawei、Sisvel
輝達 unveiled its new-generation edge AI computer, Jetson Orin Nano 2. It enables generative AI and real-time inference in robots and drones, strengthening the company's lead in physical AI. The launch is an important part of its B2B strategy.
Companies mentioned：Cognex、Doosan Bobcat、Matic、Agility Robotics、Boston Dynamics、Figure AI、Franka Robotics
ASUS ROG unveiled several new gaming products at the Cologne show in Germany, including the ROG XBOX Ally X20 handheld, and introduced the world’s first Wi-Fi 8 router. The company is targeting the high-end gaming market with products generating considerable buzz.
Companies mentioned：SpecialEffect、NVIDIA
U.S. federal debt has topped $40 trillion, but 摩根士丹利 says this will not immediately cause an economic collapse. Instead, it warned of risks from asset reallocation due to high interest rates.
Companies mentioned：摩根士丹利、アメリカ合衆国政府、ドイツ政府、フランス政府、日本政府、イギリス政府、オーストラリア政府
The race to develop quantum computing in Asia is intensifying. In response to China's national strategy, Singapore, Japan and South Korea are accelerating technology development through major investments and international cooperation. The trend is important for both national security and industrial competitiveness.
Companies mentioned：Quantinuum、Infleqtion、IQM、IBM、Horizon Quantum、Speqtral、日立、Toyo Corp.、理化学研究所、日本分子科学研究所
U.S. immigration authorities arrested about 50,000 immigrants in July, the highest monthly total under the Trump administration. Immigration policy is becoming increasingly strict.
Taiwan's biotech ETF “00897” rose more than 4% after Moderna reported success in a clinical trial. The application of mRNA in cancer treatment is drawing attention, while industry fund inflows and M&A activity are increasing.
Companies mentioned：Moderna、MSD、Merck、富邦基因免疫生技ETF
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Companies mentioned：長榮、陽明、萬海、慧洋、慧洋-KY、統一台股增長、野村全球航運龍頭 ETF
Ukraine attacked Russian civilian infrastructure with drones, and civilian casualties have surged. A strategic shift toward inflicting economic damage is underway, drawing increased attention from the international community.
Companies mentioned：ワイルドベリーズ、オゾン
Taiwanese frequency-device maker 晶技 expanded earnings on growth in AI and automotive products, and its share price also rose. Revenue is expected to reach a record high in 2026.
Taiwanese medical-device maker 普生 obtained European IVDR certification for its fully automated chemiluminescence analyzer, “GBC CL i120.” The certification is an important step toward overseas expansion, and growth in the precision medicine sector is expected.
The expansion of AI data centers is provoking political backlash in the United States, raising risks for AI-related trades ahead of the midterm elections. Barclays issued a warning.
Companies mentioned：Barclays、Evercore ISI、BCA Research、Bank of America、Super Micro Computer、Arista Networks、Microsoft
Gogolook’s Whoscall and GASA released the 2026 Asia Scam Report: Taiwan Edition, identifying LINE and Facebook as the main platforms for scams. Investment scams reach 82%, while romance scams have the highest engagement rate, reflecting the pervasive spread of digital fraud in daily life.
Companies mentioned：Gogolook、GASA、Shopee
In the first half of 2026, the household home-buying ratio in Taiwan's 六 municipalities was 1.4%, its lowest level since 2016. Tighter credit controls are cited as the main cause, with Taoyuan and Taichung also recording record lows.
Companies mentioned：大家房屋、住商不動產
The United States and Iran made progress toward a ceasefire agreement, raising hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. International crude oil prices plunged as a result. Pakistan's neutral mediation is key.
The People’s Daily published four consecutive economic commentaries under the pen name “Zhong Caiwen,” explaining China’s economic resilience and path to high-quality development. The articles addressed market concerns about slowing growth and falling investment, and stressed that policy support would be stepped up to stabilize growth.
Companies mentioned：清華大学中国発展計画研究院、国家発展改革委員会、財政部、中国人民銀行
The Shanghai data center Tesla established to bring FSD to China is reportedly deserted, with the team having withdrawn. This suggests FSD will not launch in China in the near term, fueling owner dissatisfaction and a crisis of confidence.
Companies mentioned：百度
株式会社ロゴスホールディングス files its 6th fiscal-year securities report, disclosing business results for June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロゴスホールディングス
Sega Sammy Holdings files an amended securities report for its 22nd fiscal year, disclosing corrections to errors in the filing
Companies mentioned：セガサミーホールディングス株式会社
株式会社シイエヌエス has published its securities report for the 41st fiscal year. The official document details the company’s business performance from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シイエヌエス
株式会社早稲田学習研究会 has published its securities report for the 34th fiscal year. The important financial document details the company’s business results from April 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社早稲田学習研究会
日本プロセス株式会社 has filed a securities report for its 59th fiscal year (2025/06/01-2026/05/31).
Companies mentioned：日本プロセス株式会社
カネコ種苗株式会社 has filed a securities report for its 79th fiscal year (2025/06/01-2026/05/31).
Companies mentioned：カネコ種苗株式会社
株式会社中北製作所 has filed a securities report for its 100th fiscal year, covering the period from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. The report provides an official summary of the company’s financial position.
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Companies mentioned：疾管署
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