友達 Group's smart service applications debut at semiconductor show, focusing on manufacturing efficiency and energy resilience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
友達 subsidiary 宇沛永續 unveiled AI-powered manufacturing, energy and sustainability solutions at SEMICON Taiwan. The solutions aim to help the semiconductor industry combine growth with sustainability.
Memory shortage proves difficult to resolve; Samsung locks in 70% of capacity through 2031
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
三星電子 has secured long-term contracts for about 70% of its HBM production capacity through 2031. Rising AI demand has intensified shortages of HBM and DRAM, driving prices sharply higher.
〈Taishin Shin Kong earnings briefing〉Taishin Bank raises full-year NIM outlook; 林維俊 sees no threat to second-half economic momentum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding raised its full-year NIM outlook and announced plans to merge its banks in 2027. General Manager 林維俊 is optimistic about the economy in the second half, supported by AI demand; first-half net profit rose 329% year on year.
At EU investment forum, 賴清德 says Taiwan hopes to sign double-taxation avoidance and investment protection agreements with the EU
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
President 賴清德 attended the 2026 EU Investment Forum, emphasizing closer Taiwan-EU economic and trade ties and calling for agreements to avoid double taxation and protect investments. He also called for semiconductor strategic cooperation to strengthen global supply chain resilience.
AI profits soar, but bonus talks stall! More than eight-tenths of 美光 Taiwan union members back strike, putting chip supply chain on alert
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Union members at U.S. semiconductor giant Micron’s Taiwan operations are seeking a revision of the bonus system, with more than 80% of members supporting a strike. As AI demand expands, there are concerns about the impact on the supply chain.
力麗's 郭紹儀 re-elected chair of the Taiwan Textile Federation, joining forces with industry to forge a new path
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
力麗 and 力鵬 Chairman Kuo Shao-yi was reappointed chairman of the Taiwan Textile Federation. He aims to strengthen the textile industry’s competitiveness through decarbonization and the use of AI. Closer cooperation across the industry will be key.
Central bank credit controls take a toll! Land Bank of Taiwan's construction and development financing falls to 400 billion; chair calls for rules to be “relaxed”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Land Bank of Taiwan Chairman 何英明 said its construction and development financing balance fell to 400 billion under the impact of central bank credit controls. Builders are seeking an extension of the 18-month deadline to begin construction. The bank will continue prudent operations while balancing policy goals and risk management.
6 stocks, including 玉晶光, placed under trading restrictions from tomorrow; measures run through 9/8 or 9/10
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan’s stock exchange designated 6 stocks, including 玉晶光, for price volatility controls. The measures were prompted by sharp price gains and high price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, and will restrict trading through September 8 or 10. They are intended to stabilize the market.
佳必琪 sees brisk orders as CSP customers place long-term orders, with visibility extending through 2028
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
佳必琪 is seeing brisk orders amid strong demand for optical communications and high-power supply products. CSP customers are shifting to long-term orders, extending visibility through 2028. The trend reflects AI server upgrades driving demand for higher current, and the company is actively expanding capacity and making strategic investments.
Three major institutional investors turn net buyers, purchasing NT$56.1 billion; foreign investors snap up active ETFs and dump 力積電 and 華邦電
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The 三 major institutional investors were net buyers of NT$56.138 billion in Taiwan’s stock market today. Foreign investors concentrated their buying in active ETFs, while selling large amounts of 力積電 and 華邦電. Led by electronics stocks, the index rose 820 points.
Japan's 10-year government bond yield breaks 3%! Last pillar of global low interest rates falls
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield reached 3%, its highest level since 1996. The milestone symbolizes the end of the ultra-low interest rate era and reflects rising global interest rates and fiscal concerns.
玉山金 completes 三商壽 deal! Becomes Taiwan's 5th-largest financial holding company; 陳茂欽 and 許瀞心 take top insurance company posts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
玉山金控 completed the share transfer for 三商壽, bringing its assets to 6.6 trillion yuan and making it Taiwan's fifth-largest listed financial holding company. It has also launched its 金控2.0 strategy.
Chinese cargo ships hiding espionage equipment? U.S. officials say 中遠海運 gathers military intelligence for Beijing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A senior U.S. official accused 中遠海運 vessels of concealing espionage equipment to collect intelligence on U.S. military communications; Beijing denied the claim. The incident came ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders, underscoring tensions between shipping and national security.
Ørsted completes 920MW Greater Changhua Southwest Phase 2 and Northwest offshore wind farms, enters operations and maintenance phase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Ørsted has completed construction of the 920MW Greater Changhua Southwest Phase 2 and Northwest offshore wind farms, which have officially entered the operations and maintenance phase. This is the company's second near-gigawatt-scale wind farm in Taiwan, bringing total installed capacity to 1.82GW. Annual output can supply about 2 million households, with all green power going to corporate customers.
長聖 advances 3 core businesses steadily; August revenue of NT$110 million marks a high for the year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
長聖 posted August revenue of NT$110 million, a high for the year and up 21.1% year on year. Growth in cell storage, CDMO and cell therapy services, alongside progress in proprietary pipelines such as CAR001, points to steady commercialization of its technology.
〈Taishin Shin Kong earnings briefing〉Shin Kong Life's adjusted first-half profit reaches NT$73.7 billion; nearly NT$90 billion in unrealized stock gains
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Shin Kong Life's adjusted first-half profit reached NT$73.7 billion, supported by steady amortization of CSM following the adoption of IFRS 17 and returns from stock investments. Its financial position has improved significantly and it has entered an era of positive spreads, a development with significance for Taiwan's life insurance industry.
From consultation to employment, all through one point of contact. “ONESTORY太田,” a consultation and support center for people with disabilities and their families, opens in Ota, Gunma Prefecture
“UltraPower Unbound” makes its Japan debut. The “POCO F9 Ultra,” featuring Japan’s first 2.1CH woofer system with “Sound by Bose,” delivers an uncompromising sound experience
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
12GB/256GB is priced at 149,800 yen (tax included)
16GB/512GB is priced at 169,800 yen (tax included)
Early-bird campaign offering 20,000 yen off
AnTuTu score exceeds 4 million points
Refresh rate of up to 185Hz
Multi-scenario peak brightness of up to 4500nits
10-point touch sampling of up to 480Hz
Minimum brightness of 1nit
Amplifies even the slightest footsteps by up to 200%
[Seminar report] A consultant from Funai Research Institute’s Supply Chain Consulting division spoke at “What Logistics DX Should the Retail and Distribution Industry Pursue?” (hosted by ロジザード株式会社)
R-Edge forms capital and business alliance with CMC, jointly creating a new data platform business that transforms “information into intelligence” with AI and data
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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CMC’s expertise, cultivated over more than 60 years, in understanding and structuring product and technical information
The Tachikawa drone school where Ringo-chan tried a free lesson [September only]: “ドローンスクールコモンズ立川立飛,” featured on TV, launches a special campaign for its third TV appearance | National certification course for 190,000 yen; free trial available
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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A comprehensive plan for 190,000 yen (tax included), covering the Class 2 unmanned aircraft pilot license, restrictions removal, and more, normally priced at 300,000 yen (tax included)
What an investigation of 17 cat and pet detective agencies revealed about the importance of fact-checking that can affect your cat’s life
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17 businesses specializing in searching for missing cats
On August 31, 2026, we will publish the results of an investigation into the official websites of 17 businesses specializing in searching for missing cats
The figures posted by the companies ranged from 80% to 95.1%
This business’s basic fee is 178,000 yen
A cancellation the day before the service begins still incurs a fee of 89,000 yen
It was included in plans costing 180,000 yen or more
The total generally ranges from around 50,000 yen to 150,000 yen
Dubai Research Institute surveys 1-year changes in property prices across 10 major areas: A property worth 50 million yen is now worth about 49.1 million to 56.12 million yen
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The lowest current value is 49.095 million yen
The highest current value is 56.12 million yen
Unrealized loss: −905,000 yen
Unrealized gain: +6.12 million yen
Downtown Dubai's 12-month price change rate is −1.81%
Arjan is +12.24%
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
[Fukuoka | Limited to Sep. 5 and 6] Everyone is welcome, including those just starting to consider renovations! A “plumbing and bathroom fair” where you can see, compare and consult!
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Up to 30,000 yen in gift certificates with a system kitchen
30,000 yen in gift certificates with a unit bath
3,000 yen in gift certificates with a bathroom vanity or toilet
10-year warranty service on all plumbing and bathroom products
0% interest on renovation loans up to 2 million yen
Entire group: 1,860 employees
Entire group: 81.88 billion yen
Entire group: 88,842 cases
Over 900,953 cumulative construction projects completed
Takashi Maeno, professor emeritus at 慶應義塾大学, appears on best-selling author Wataru Hoshi's Video Podcast program “NO-FILTER: Having the Author Himself Join Us” to discuss “well-being × mental science”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Takashi Maeno, professor emeritus at 慶應義塾大学, appeared on Wataru Hoshi's Video Podcast “NO-FILTER” and spoke about well-being and mental science. This has drawn attention as a bridge between academia and the general public.