Taiwan Google Trends for 2026-08-04

Lite-On Technology (2301) posted a gross margin of 27.2% in the second quarter, up more than 5 percentage points from both the previous quarter and the same period last year; The cumulative gross profit margin for the first half was 24.7%. General Manager Chiu Sen-bin stated that the product mix is expected to continue optimizing in the second half of the year, with further room for gross margin improvement. The full-year gross margin is expected to remain stable at 25%, with the long-term gross margin target reaching 3...

Instant Center / Gao Ruihong reports: In recent years, China has actively developed its military and frequently harassed neighboring countries, causing tensions in East Asia; In addition to continuously sending military aircraft and warships to provoke Taiwan, they have also confronted Japan in the East China Sea and are stirring up trouble in the South China Sea region, causing dissatisfaction among countries like the Philippines. In response to the Chinese Communist Party's frequent disturbances in neighboring countries' waters, Japan and the Philippines have recently reached a joint agreement to prepare to resist their aggressive opponents. In response, National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu said in an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia that he welcomes Tokyo's cooperation with Manila, and even bluntly said that seeing neighboring countries take China's military threat seriously is encouraging.

Typhoon White Dolphin continues to approach Taiwan. The Central Weather Bureau stated that the typhoon will keep moving west and north. If its path remains unchanged, it will approach Taiwan closest to Taiwan on the 8th, 9th, and 10th, passing through the northern coastal waters of Taiwan. The earliest possible issuance of a maritime typhoon warning in the latter half of the year on Friday the 7th could be issued. Meanwhile, a tropical depression west of the Philippines developed into the 14th mild typhoon of the year, 'Kujira,' at 2 a.m. today (5th). Meteorological expert Wu Derong stated that Typhoon Kujira has turned eastward, and after making landfall on Luzon Island tomorrow, it will weaken and disappear, becoming a 'short-lived typhoon' and merging into Typhoon White Dolphin. The Central Weather Bureau also pointed out this afternoon that the tropical depression originally located near Wake Island developed into a mild typhoon at 2 p.m., designated as Typhoon Chang Hung (No. 15), which will move north-northwest and will not affect Taiwan's weather.

The new regulations for the old labor pension under the Labor Standards Act have come into effect. The revised enforcement rules of the Labor Pension Act, effective July 17 this year, officially allow pure old-system workers to voluntarily contribute up to 6% of their pension each month into their personal accounts. Eligible workers can also agree with their employer to settle their old-system retirement funds early and transfer the full amount to the account, enjoying the minimum income protection under the new system

Many people include avocados in a healthy diet and even hope they will help with weight loss. However, a six-month study in the United States found that eating one avocado daily did not significantly change weight or waist circumference, but improved a blood indicator closely related to cardiovascular health. Researchers stated that this change may help reduce future cardiovascular disease risks. According to research published by Penn State University in the United States, the research team recruited 78

IC substrate maker Kinsus (3189) posted profits in Q2 that exceeded market expectations. Foreign investors have once again raised Kinsus's target price, with most foreign institutions now agreeing that prices above 1,000 NTD are common. After two consecutive days of limit-ups, Kinsus's stock price gapped up again today, hitting the daily limit less than two minutes after the market opened, marking its third limit-up and making it the strongest carrier stock. As of around 9:25 AM, Kinsus's stock price was locked at the daily limit, with a limit-up price of 767 NTD, trading volume exceeding 5,000 lots, and more than 5,900 limit-up buy orders

Former sweetheart anchor Patty Hou has focused her career on mainland China in recent years. In March this year, she appeared on the show "The Brain," showcasing the charm of a high-IQ beauty. Recently, she posted photos on Weibo, admitting she "has gained weight recently," showing that her face has indeed become plump and happy, making her hard to recognize at first. Patty Hou posted last Sunday, writing: "Zhou

Taiwan Lottery launched two brand-new scratch cards today (4th), with the most anticipated 1000 NTD scratch card "Ma Ma Jiang" offering three 10 million NTD jackpots, boasting a total winning rate of 70.14%, making it one of the highest-paying scratch cards currently on the market; The simultaneously launched 200 NTD new product "Prize Showdown" offers a top prize of 2 million NTD. The combined prize money for the two new products exceeds 3.32 billion NTD, offering the public a new option to try their luck in summer. (Reporter Tang Jiaxing)

In the case of collective bribery by employees at Sanxia Crematorium in New Taipei City, the New Taipei City Funeral Department, a 'case outside the case,' the son of Ji Teng-han, member of the Tiandao Alliance Indomitable Association and former Banqiao branch president Jin Rong-guang, his son Jin Zhi-wei, nephew Jin Shiwei, and his subordinate Chen Ting-chun secretly filmed footage of employees accepting bribes at the crematorium, and after secretly filming the crematorium, they 'black-on-black' demand a share of the profits. The New Taipei District Court sentenced Ji Tenghan to 10 months in prison for co-offenders of intimidation and financial gain, while the other three sentenced each to 6 months with a 3-year suspended sentence.

Starting in 2026, the Korean Baseball League will implement an Asian foreign player system, including a total transfer fee cap of $200,000. Taiwanese left-handed pitcher Wang Yancheng transferred from NPB's Tohoku Rakuten to the KBO's Han Fire Eagles, earning an annual salary of $100,000 (about NT$3.18 million). On the evening of the 4th, he claimed his 10th win of the season in Daegu on the evening of the 4th, tying for the most in the league. Korean media outlet SPORTS Chosun reported, "There is no comparison target, but the strongest Asian player in name and reality."

Tian Lulu, a 68-year-old veteran artist, has recently received attention again due to financial difficulties. In an interview with China Times News Network, she revealed that her work was almost suspended due to the epidemic three years ago, so she had to seek refuge with her cousin. Unexpectedly, her cousin violently abused her after drinking. She had no choice but to run away from home late at night, and even slept in a bank's ATM space overnight. Although life is difficult, she will continue to hold on for the sake of her pet dog.

Wistron (3231), a major electronics foundry, was invited to participate in the second quarter 2026 press conference held by Fubon Comprehensive Securities today (4th) evening. It was co-hosted by Chairman Lin Xianming, General Manager Lin Jianxun and Chief Financial Officer Shi Qingtang. It simultaneously announced that consolidated revenue in the first half of the year reached 1.74 trillion yuan, with net profit after tax of 24.458 billion yuan, and earnings per share (EPS) of 7.78 yuan. Lin Xianming also announced that he will issue 200 million to 250 million shares in the form of cash capital increase to participate in the issuance of overseas depositary receipts (GDR).

Currently, overall market hog supply remains loose, coupled with the off-season and insufficient end-user demand.

The crushing defeat of the Indonesian national team to Vietnam in the ASEAN Championship or the 2026 AFF Cup raises a big question mark regarding the future of John Herdman as coach of the national team.

US stocks opened higher today with S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all gaining. Get the latest market update and context.

Since August, many festivals are coming one after another, and banks are offering credit card discounts to grab the market. Taishin Bank has been celebrating the "83 Rose Festival" for many years. This year (2026), it has extended its "serious" brand spirit to Richart cards, issued a limited edition "Purple Power Edition" luminous card, and given away a 20-inch front-opening suitcase as a first-hand gift. tower

The Financial Supervisory Commission today (4th) approved the share exchange merger of Taishin International Commercial Bank and Taiwan Shin Kong Commercial Bank. After the merger, the surviving entity will be Taishin Bank. With assets of 4.7 trillion, it will become the seventh largest bank in the country and the second largest bank in the country with 204 locations. The outside world is concerned about the stability of the merger of the two banks' systems. Wang Yunzhong, deputy director of the Banking Bureau, said that the Financial Supervisory Commission attaches great importance to the replacement of the core system of the bank and has asked the Association for guidance. The guidance must be taken into consideration in pre-planning, in-process supervision, and post-event response. The Financial Supervisory Commission will also pay close attention to the system integration situation.

Server guide rail manufacturer Chuanhu (2059) will announce its second-quarter financial results on the afternoon of the 6th and hold a press conference on the 7th to explain its third-quarter outlook. However, Chuanhu's share price has touched 10,000 yuan in today's trading, and finally closed at 10,100 yuan, becoming the third "10,000-yuan stock" in the history of the Taiwan stock market. Chuanhu's recent operating performance has been outstanding. In early July, its stock price officially surpassed Yingwei (6515) and became the top Taiwanese stock exchange. Chuanhu’s single-month revenue in June reached 4.443 billion yuan, the first time in a single month that 4.443 billion yuan was recorded.

[FTNN News Network] Reporter Chen Siying/Comprehensive report Taiwan stocks opened today (3rd) down 339.33 points to 42780.42 points. As the intraday buying momentum picked up, as of 12:15 noon, it was temporarily trading at 43437.41 points, an increase of 317.66 points. PCB load...

[NOWNEWS Today News] Central Election Commission Chairman You Yinglong visited the Taiwan People's Party caucus today (4th), which is interpreted as an attempt to persuade the KMT caucus to withdraw from reducing the referendum proposal. The public is concerned whether the three referendums currently proposed by the KMT caucus also have room to be reduced. KMT caucus secretary-general Lin Peixiang said that every referendum deeply concerns the country's future, and the KMT...

[Now Sports] The first batch of players to compete in the World Cup, including German goalkeepers Niu Ya and Gamage, have returned to the Bundesliga team Bayern Munich. They conducted a physical test on Monday and will participate in player training this week. They may play against the amateur team FC Rottach-Egern on Thursday. German captain Gan Meiji, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, newly joined Niffinio Brown, Canadian defender Alphonse Davis, Korean defender Kim Min-jae, and Japanese defender Hiroyuki Ito returned to the team after the World Cup finals and have already undergone physical tests. The team will still have training in the next two days. Bayern sports director Korda said: "Teammates are gradually getting together again, and they will be ready to face the new season." Bayern will play a friendly match against amateur team FC on Thursday. Rottach-Egern, while embarking on a tour of Asia from August 1 to 8,…

Prime time drama actress Wang Yujie recently flew to Bali for a vacation. Although she has already returned to Taiwan, she continues to share beautiful memories on social media. She shared stunning travel photos, revealing that one of her favorite places on this trip was Uluwatu, praising the local sunset scenery as "so beautiful it makes you reluctant to leave."

Friends in Taichung who love cakes and desserts, get ready to cheer! The famous shop that Taipei people have eaten since childhood, known as the "pinnacle of fresh cream cakes"—Maple Leaf Egg [...]

In 2025, the Lian Zhuang volleyball team officially transitioned from the Corporate Volleyball League to the TPVL professional league. At that time, their "Lian Zhuang Little Witch" cheerleading squad invited Chen Yi as captain, along with nine members including the "Korean Three Pillars"—Kim Gina, Lim Se-bin, and Gao Jiabin. Operational management was entrusted to Ariel Creative Unlimited Co., Ltd., led by cheerleading director Lin Yuting (Douya). The contract between both parties was signed until July 28, 2026,...

Another food company reports cancer-causing oil! The New Taipei City Health Bureau stated that Nongqishi Biotechnology Co., Ltd. independently reported that the carcinogen benzene pyrene in its "Winter Chemical Tea Oil" produced by it exceeded the regulatory standards, and 131 bottles of the problematic product have entered the market.

Recently, ETTV SuperTV's travel reality show "Path of the Gods" announced that the host for the new season has changed from Zheng Zhongyin to Wang Yujie. It seems like a peaceful succession, but unexpectedly, there are more inside stories. According to our sources, Zheng Zhongyin had no idea about being removed. The production team claimed it was because she was busy taking on new roles, but in reality, this was not the case, leaving onlookers stunned.

An An, the eldest daughter of Taipei 101 Chairman Jia Yongjie, is currently studying for dual master's degrees in the United States. On the 4th, "Mirror Weekly" revealed that An An currently has a boyfriend. The man's identity has been revealed. He is Lin Enjun, a new generation cellist from Taiwan living in the United States. The two will interact sweetly on social media.

The DPP has nominated DPP legislator Chen Ying to run in the 2026 Taitung County Magistrate election, but former legislator Liu Chao-hao, also from the green camp, once declared he would run for office, causing many Green camp supporters to worry about a repeat of the previous legislative election's defeat. However, Liu Chao-hao recently issued a statement announcing he will not participate in the 2026 Taitung County Magistrate election, reportedly coordinated by former President Tsai Ing-wen, hoping to unite the Green camp's forces. Today (the 4th), Tsai Ing-wen personally visited Chen Ying's campaign office, accompanied by Liu Chao-hao, confirming that Tsai Ing-wen will serve as campaign chairperson and Liu Chao-hao as campaign secretary-general.

Palantir's second-quarter earnings beat expectations, and the AI software company lifted revenue guidance.

On the 3rd, Fuji TV's 'Nep League SP' featured 'Stage VS Drama VS Legendary Variety! An ultra-luxurious three-way battle' was held. As the 'Mage the Cat's Eye Corps,' the lineup featured Reiko Takashima (62), Norika Fujiwara (55), and Gouriki

[NOWNEWS Today's News] A large shallow earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 and a depth of only 10 kilometers occurred in the north-northwest offshore of Flores Island, Indonesia, in the early morning of the 15th local time. Disasters were reported one after another. Some Flores Island recalled the terrifying moment of the earthquake and called it terrifying. According to the Indonesian "Compass" report...

Four years ago, media personalities Zhou Yukou and Cai Yuzhen pointed out that Miss China Zhang Shujuan was the heroine of Taipei Mayor Jiang Wanan's father Jiang Xiaoyan's "Jinghua bed-rolling case" on the show. Zhang Shujuan was angry and sued for aggravated defamation. The Taipei District Court sentenced them both to one year and six months in prison in the first instance. After the case was appealed, the High Court held a hearing today. Cai Yuzhen broke down and shouted, saying that the incident had caused her a lot of pain and she did not want to recall it at all. She also said that she had had no income for 4 years since the incident, and she was suffering from illness and needed care.

Largan Guang (3008) spent 2.5 billion to buy land only for a single customer? The leader in mobile phone lenses secretly launched AI transformation and entered silicon photonics (CPO) technology! Revealing the secrets of the black technology of 0.3 micron lenses? Click to learn how Largan relies on ultra-high-precision optical technology to capture huge business opportunities in AI!

[Reporter Zeng Jiajun/New Taipei Report] A rescue incident was reported at the Costco Xinzhuang store in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City this morning (4th). A 35-year-old man surnamed Hong sat on the wall on the top floor of the store and once held a mobile phone to talk on the phone, causing people at the scene to scream. After receiving the report, the police immediately cordoned off the scene, laid out life-saving air mattresses, and patiently negotiated with the firefighters. At the same time, family members came to the scene to assist in persuasion. In the end, the man escaped safely. There were no casualties on the scene. Afterwards, the police forcibly sent him to a hospital for treatment in accordance with regulations.

Chinatrust Brothers' pitching coach Wang Chien-ming switched from pitching mound to coach in 2018, continuing to contribute to Taiwan's professional baseball environment and frequently coaching the Taiwan team for international competitions. A few days ago, he met Wang Chien-ming at Taoyuan Stadium...

Tensions between the US and Iran eased, causing Brent oil prices to plunge 7.3% to $81.55 per barrel, driving both US stocks and bonds higher. The 10-year Treasury yield retreated from its January high, showing a reverse trend between yields and prices.

The new regulations for the old labor pension under the Labor Standards Act have come into effect. The revised enforcement rules of the Labor Pension Act, effective July 17 this year, officially allow pure old-system workers to voluntarily contribute up to 6% of their pension each month into their personal accounts. Eligible workers can also agree with their employer to settle their old-system retirement funds early and transfer the full amount to the account, enjoying the minimum income protection under the new system

Amazon (AMZN-US) has surpassed the $3 trillion mark in its market value for the first time, becoming the fifth company in global history to reach this milestone. The e-commerce and cloud computing giant saw its stock surge as much as 5.3% on Monday (the 3rd), continuing the strong rally triggered last week by the second quarter earnings report showing accelerated cloud revenue growth.

Money left oil and autos for optics today: Applied Optoelectronics closed up 16.8% at $110.13, with Coherent right behind it, while Chevron, Diamondback and Ford all finished red. Four of the top fiv…

While not nearly as high-profile as their acquisition of Tarik Skubal, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a couple of more trades before Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline.