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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 29 items from 5 sources; Japan, 10 items from 1 source.
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A debate over conflicts between families’ wishes and the deceased’s wishes expressed during life regarding makeup for the dead. The question of whether to apply heavy makeup to the remains of women who did not wear makeup in life has come under scrutiny.
Festivals honoring the dead in Mexico, Japan, the United States, the Philippines and China are introduced, alongside Taiwan’s Zhongyuan Festival. Though the cultures differ, they share an emphasis on maintaining ties with the dead.
Taiwan’s system for power outages and class suspensions is not automatically triggered when weather data meet set criteria. Local governments make decisions based on an overall assessment of disaster risks and traffic conditions, with county and city chiefs’ discretion playing an important role.
A guide to the proper way to observe Zhongyuan Pudu for modern women warns against inviting wandering spirits into the home by carefully choosing the time and offerings. Respect for traditional culture is important.
Companies mentioned：享民頭條
Competition among Chinese dramas on Netflix was fierce in 2026. The In the Dark starring Pan Yueming and Wang Hedi took the top spot with a score of 7.0，while Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei’s Pursuit of Jade ranked fourth. The list reflects viewers’ emphasis on depth of plot and actors’ performances.
Nvidia’s strong earnings have prompted an upward revision of expectations for TSMC’s share price. Foreign media estimate that TSMC’s ADR could reach $1，150 by 2030，with potential gains of 182%，reflecting the strategic value of AI chip demand and advanced manufacturing processes.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Intel、Samsung、AWS、Microsoft Azure、Google Cloud
Nvidia is set to report second-quarter earnings，with the market focused on its gross margin and revenue guidance. Analysts say that even if the results are strong，the stock could still face selling pressure in the short term，and may need about a week to resume its upward trend.
Companies mentioned：Super Micro Computer
Foxconn announced a $55.25 million capital increase for its U.S. subsidiary to purchase land and factory buildings in Santa Clara，California，with a total area of 110，083 square feet. The move aims to expand local AI and high-performance computing manufacturing capabilities and strengthen supply-chain support for U.S. customers.
Companies mentioned：Q-Edge Corporation、GVII-LPC STENDER OWNER, LLC、台積電、インテル
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced progress on the company’s in-house AI5 chip. Its performance is 2 to 3 times that of NVIDIA, at 1/10 the cost, and it is slated for use in next-generation self-driving cars and humanoid robots. Development was difficult, but the effort is moving forward through integration with the Dojo team.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、AMD、Samsung、TSMC、Foxconn、SpaceX
Yunlin County magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun visited Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen and toured the Green Museumbrary to explore the possibility of building a Yunlin Art Museum. The visit reflects a trend toward cross-regional cooperation on local cultural development and has important implications for Yunlin’s cultural growth.
高科大 and 鴻準精密 have signed an industry-academia partnership to jointly train international engineering talent for expansion into the United States. The initiative will support the global expansion of Taiwan’s manufacturing industry.
Companies mentioned：鴻準精密工業
Originalマイクロソフト共同創設者のビル・ゲイツが、AIが引き起こす社会的・経済的混乱への警鐘を発し、グローバルな対応策の不在を指摘。白領・藍領労働者への影響とAI課税の必要性を提言。
Companies mentioned：マイクロソフト
Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $16.68 billion in a lawsuit over social media addiction among children. Analysts say legal risks have not been fully resolved. Changes to the platform could also affect advertising revenue.
Companies mentioned：Meta、IG集團、Dakota Wealth、Triple D Trading、B Riley Wealth、西北大學普利茲克法學院、麻州大學阿默斯特分校、賓州州立大學狄金森法學院
Panama declared a nationwide state of emergency to cope with drought caused by the strongest El Niño on record. Restrictions on canal traffic and agricultural damage are severe, affecting the economy and food security.
Originalマイクロソフト共同創業者のビル・ゲイツが、AIの急速な進展により『動乱の時代』が到来すると警告し、政府に対して『人間専用職』の創設や課税制度の改革を提言した。これは労働者保護と社会的均衡の維持が目的だ。
Companies mentioned：マイクロソフト、OpenAI、Anthropic
Ian Samson, a fund manager at 富達國際, warned that inflation is structural rather than temporary. He said investors need to shift allocations toward gold, metals and power-related stocks.
OriginalモデルナとMSDが共同開発する個別化mRNAがんワクチンが臨床試験で成功し、中国で話題に。1人あたり約50万ドルの高額価格が注目を集めた。
Companies mentioned：モデルナ、MSD（メルク・シャープ・ドーム）、William Blair、界面新聞
At the Jackson Hole conference, investors are watching to see whether Fed Chair Warsh will say that rising yields on long-term U.S. Treasuries can replace monetary tightening. With inflation above target, policy uncertainty is heightening market uncertainty.
Companies mentioned：Fairbank Investment Management、DWS、Aristotle Capital、CME
The Executive Yuan’s Biotechnology Strategy Advisory Committee (BTC) meeting concluded with an announcement that the “Smart Biotech National Team,” combining AI and biotechnology, would get underway. The National Science and Technology Council is promoting data infrastructure and regulatory development in coordination with 13 ministries and agencies to strengthen the industry’s international competitiveness.
Fed Chair Warsh will deliver a key speech at the Jackson Hole meeting，with markets focused on his views on the causes of inflation and interest rate policy. The speech will affect the direction of global financial markets.
Companies mentioned：The Wall Street Journal、University of Chicago
Reports say Chinese memory maker 長鑫科技 has moved to mass production of LPDDR6 memory, with 小米’s in-house SoC “玄戒O3” expected to be its first adopter. Chinese companies could become new competitors to Korean manufacturers.
Companies mentioned：長鑫科技、小米、三星電子、SK海力士、台積電、華為
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ノダキ、名古屋大学
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Companies mentioned：NetEase Games、Everstone Studio、NetEase, Inc.、Warner Bros.、Mojang AB、Microsoft
アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン issues a report on レスター’s 1Q results for the fiscal year ending March 2027. It supports corporate value assessments by providing information to investors.
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Companies mentioned：アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社レスター
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Companies mentioned：花王株式会社、ハミングフレア
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Companies mentioned：Call of Duty®、Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4、Activision Blizzard Japan株式会社、Activision Publishing, Inc.、Infinity Ward、Nintendo Switch 2、NETFLIX、MIRRORLIAR FILMS
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Companies mentioned：ハコネクト、株式会社アナログ、analog inc.、Geek Jack
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Companies mentioned：幸田みう、栞
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Companies mentioned：アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社、ポラリス・ホールディングス株式会社
アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン issues a report on セレス’s 2Q results for the fiscal year ending December 2026. It supports fair assessments of corporate value by providing information to investors.
Companies mentioned：アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン、セレス
スキルブリッジ has revamped the official LINE account for its AI career agent “Aile,” providing an end-to-end service from consultations through application management. The improvements are expected to enhance user convenience and help the company stand out in the HR tech sector.
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Companies mentioned：印度時報、尼泊爾旅遊局、台灣外交部、路透社、印度斯坦時報、今日印度、美聯社、國際山區整合發展中心
European markets were mixed，weighed down by the impact of U.S. inflation on U.S. stocks，but most benefited from falling oil prices and closed higher. London shares rose，while Frankfurt and Paris edged lower.
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Companies mentioned：高兟、高強、高氏兄弟、毛澤東、習近平、川普、Donald Trump
Renowned Hungarian writer Nádas（Peter Nadas）died on the 26th，aged 83. He was known for literary works that deeply examined 20th-century history and was a major writer repeatedly tipped for the Nobel Prize.
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Companies mentioned：央视、新华社、西藏自治区应急管理厅、西藏消防救援总队
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Companies mentioned：紐約時報、Kpler、恆力石化公司、伊斯蘭革命衛隊
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Companies mentioned：Heho健康