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On Aug. 29, 2026, 52.8% of Icelanders voted against resuming EU accession talks in a referendum, maintaining the country's non-member status. Fishing rights were a key issue, and divisions between regions and generations were also brought to light.
Companies mentioned：The Washington Post、The New York Times、The Guardian、European Policy Centre (EPC)、European Commission
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted Middle Eastern crude oil supplies, prompting oil-producing countries in the Americas to increase exports as an alternative. Asia is paying high freight rates to secure stable supplies. A shortage of refined petroleum products has emerged as a new crisis.
Companies mentioned：Kpler、ロイター
愛爾麗 Group was ordered to suspend operations for 6 months after the health bureau mistakenly identified a ceiling collapse as evidence of a surveillance camera's removal. A prosecutors' investigation cleared the company, which is now suing the health bureau for document forgery and seeking compensation. The case highlights administrative inspection accountability and the protection of corporate reputations.
Companies mentioned：愛爾麗
Hou Yongqing, co-CEO of 台積電, said that even if European demand for 7-nanometer chips reaches 300,000 wafers a year, it would amount to only the output of one advanced fab, making cost efficiency a challenge. Efforts are underway to build an ecosystem for talent, design and manufacturing to generate demand.
In August 2026, building sales and transfers across Taiwan's six special municipalities fell 23.3% from the previous month amid typhoons and the Ghost Month. They were also down 5.6% year on year, with the market showing signs of a gradual bottoming out.
Companies mentioned：永慶房屋、中信房屋、信義房屋、台灣房屋
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te stressed the importance of international cooperation to strengthen the resilience of Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain at the “2026 Crystal Chain Summit.” He highlighted major investments by 台積電 and 美光 and promoted Taiwan's central role in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：台積電、美光、輝達、超微、中美晶、環球晶圓
天虹科技 opened its advanced process laboratory today, with senior 台積電 executives in attendance. The event symbolized recognition of the technical capabilities of local equipment suppliers and holds significance for the development of Taiwan's semiconductor industry.
Companies mentioned：台積電、天虹科技
MicroLED maker PlayNitride-KY is advancing mass production of a series-connected structure that significantly reduces power consumption, aiming to achieve power use comparable to OLED in 2027. This is expected to accelerate large-scale commercialization in smartwatches, automotive displays and other applications.
Taiwan's stock market began September on a bullish note, with growing AI-related demand and 輝達's major investment in 聯發科 drawing attention. The market climbed to just below 47,000 points, led by AI infrastructure stocks.
Companies mentioned：聯發科、台積電、輝達、Alphabet、大立光、世芯、上詮、金像電、貿聯、光聖、波若威、訊芯-KY、光環、華星光、全新
Gemtek and Dixon Technologies have established a joint venture in India to expand production of optical transceiver modules and BOSA products. The move aims to enter the high-speed optical connectivity market to meet AI and cloud demand.
Companies mentioned：Dixon Technologies (India) Limited
Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding held its second-quarter earnings call, reporting a 329% year-on-year increase in first-half earnings. Its stock topped NT$40 and its market value surpassed NT$1 trillion for the first time. General Manager Lin Wei-chun expects next year's dividend to be higher than this year's, reflecting strong market recognition of the merger's synergies.
US Army Secretary Driscoll resigned amid a dispute with Defense Secretary Hegseth. Turmoil in senior military appointments is worsening, raising concerns about a leadership vacuum.
Taiwanese panel giant Innolux unveiled its Chip Last technology and aims to begin mass production in the second half of 2027. The company is accelerating its push into the advanced packaging market for AI and HPC.
華為, 小米 and 榮耀 have raised prices on their flagship smartphones by up to 1,000 yuan. Higher component costs are driving the increases, raising concerns about a shrinking market.
Companies mentioned：華為、小米、榮耀、Counterpoint Research
輝達's investment in 聯發科 spurred Taiwan stocks to surge 820 points to a record high, as the three major institutional investors bought back NT$56.1 billion. Silicon photonics and compound semiconductors drew investor funds.
Companies mentioned：輝達（NVIDIA）、聯發科（2454）、台積電（2330）、環球晶（6488）、台勝科（3532）、穩懋（3105）、全新（2455）、穎崴（6515）、南亞科（2408）、華邦電（2344）
Capital Securities Investment Consulting noted that inflation could persist amid U.S.-China tensions and high oil prices, and said the probability of a Fed rate hike in September exceeded 50%. It recommended that investors reduce equity risk, shorten bond duration and prepare for a stronger dollar.
Equipment maker Gallant, a supplier to 台積電, recorded sales of 611 million yuan in August 2026, up 15.54% year over year and setting a new record for the same period. Full operation of its new plant and expanding demand for semiconductors and PCBs drove growth.
Companies mentioned：台積電、臻鼎-KY、景碩
雙鴻 Chairman Lin Yu-shen said that rising volume in 輝達's VR series and ASIC projects will bring an operating peak in Q4, with full-year revenue potentially growing 70%. Momentum is expected to continue into next year as the company expands capacity and advances its technology strategy.
Companies mentioned：輝達、亞馬遜、META
Ørsted has completed construction of the 920MW Greater Changhua offshore wind farm. Premier Cho Jung-tai announced a medium- to long-term target of adding 15 to 18GW. The move marks the elevation of Taiwan's offshore wind power to a national strategy and is crucial to the green energy industry and international competitiveness.
The August Taiwan manufacturing PMI released by 中華経済研究院 came in at 62.5%, marking 11 consecutive months of expansion and its highest level in 5 years. The electronics and optical industries led the way, and business sentiment remained solid, although supply constraints posed a challenge.
Companies mentioned：中華経済研究院
U.S. semiconductor giant NVIDIA invested $3.5 billion in Taiwan's MediaTek, strengthening their strategic partnership in AI. Shares related to the “輝發配” theme surged, driving a sharp rise in Taiwan's stock market.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Alphabet、台積電、鴻海、日月光投控、國巨、信驊、大立光、玉晶光、全新
Technology stocks led losses in Hong Kong, with the Hang Seng closing lower for a second consecutive day and 希音 debuting below its IPO price. Mainland property stocks weakened amid new policies, while strong earnings and higher dividends from state-owned banks supported market confidence.
Companies mentioned：蔚來、阿里、京東、快手、大族數控、建滔積層板、越秀地產、農業銀行、郵儲銀行、工商銀行、華新建材、金斯瑞生物科技、曦智科技、希音、梅卡曼德機器人
OpenAI and Architect Labs are using AI to automate software and hardware design. Code generation beyond human understanding is becoming a reality, ushering in an era of AI-driven self-evolving development.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Architect Labs、NVIDIA、AMD、Xilinx
President Chain Store Corporation announced it will offer more than 5,000 store positions and 100 management trainee openings in the second half of the year, actively recruiting older workers, international students and new immigrants to strengthen workplace diversity and inclusion. The move responds to business expansion and digital transformation, with high pay and flexible policies, and carries significance for talent strategies in the retail industry.
AllianceBernstein 00984D’s assets grew 7 times in 7 months to NT$10.55 billion, making it Taiwan’s first active bond ETF to surpass NT$10 billion. This reflects strong investor demand for stable-income products amid elevated stock prices.
Compal and HUMAIN deepened their strategic partnership in AI and are jointly developing next-generation infrastructure integrating cloud, edge and embodied AI. The move will accelerate the practical application of AI technology.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、AMD
China's three major A-share indexes fell in afternoon trading on the 1st, reversing earlier gains. Expectations for policy support and speculation about the earnings outlook are dividing the market.
Companies mentioned：財信証券、銀河証券
Cathay Securities Investment Trust was fined NT$6 million and barred from issuing overseas ETFs for a year by the FSC after a former director failed to disclose a conflict of interest, leading to an improper fund investment and losses. The case highlights serious internal control deficiencies.
Companies mentioned：世芯-KY
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Companies mentioned：聯準會、Fed、美日、ING