Taiwan Google Trends for 2026-08-18

The Central Meteorological Administration continued to issue a maritime typhoon warning for Typhoon White Dolphin today (9th). The Meteorological Administration stated in the evening that the storm circle of Typhoon White Dolphin has weakened to a light typhoon, and its intensity will continue to weaken. The coast guard will be lifted from tonight to tomorrow morning at the earliest. Rainfall has slowed down in the north of the central area, but local heavy rains will be expected in the central and southern parts starting tonight.

Financial Center/Wang Junkai reported that Cathay Pacific High Permanent Dividend (00878) officially went ex-dividend today (18th), distributing 1.01 yuan per share this quarter, setting a new dividend record. It closed at 33.75 yuan yesterday (17th), and the reference price after ex-dividend was 32.74 yuan. However, affected by the market shock before the settlement of Taiwan Index futures, it once fell to 32.53 yuan during the session. There was a discount trend on the first day of ex-dividend, and it is expected to be recorded on September 11.

[FTNN News Network] Intern reporter Lin Ziyun/Comprehensive report The S&P 500 index has recently benefited from outstanding corporate financial reports and the spread of gains, and continues to hover near historical highs. However, Jonathan Krinsky, a strategist at Wall Street investment advisory BTIG, said...

"Illustration" "Basic Car Accident Rescue Class" Police firefighters and volunteer firefighters participated in the training together to cultivate a tacit understanding of rescue. 〈Provided by the Fire Department〉 [Reporter Ye Baicheng/New Taipei Report] In order to strengthen the front-line rescue capabilities, the New Taipei City Government Fire Department held a "Basic Car Accident Rescue Class" at Suicheng Environmental Protection Resources Co., Ltd.

There are currently three typhoons and one tropical depression active in the northwest Pacific at the same time, forming a multiple-typhoon phenomenon. Meteorological expert Jia Xingxing pointed out that Tropical Depression TD18 has the chance to develop into Typhoon No. 17 "Nanka" as soon as today or Tuesday, and will have no direct impact on Taiwan.

[FTNN News Network] Reporter Zhang Yaru/Comprehensive Report The second uncle of the wife of millionaire YouTuber Cai Aga recently experienced a plagiarism controversy for the parent-child brand "hahababy". After a period of silence, the channel has gradually resumed updates. Recently, the couple was in...

[FTNN News Network] Intern reporter He Yizhen/Comprehensive Report Senior artist and producer Guo Meizhu recently opened fire on Facebook, pointing the finger directly at the chairman of the Performing Arts Union, Cao Yuting, angrily choking, "Are there no people in Taiwan?" He actually let mainlanders come...

The August Taiwan stock ETF ex-dividend super day will be on the 18th. A total of 20 products will go ex-dividend, including two active ETFs, 00982A and 00980A, and 18 passive ETFs such as 00881, 00923, 00690, and 00894. From the perspective of dividend performance, the best active ETF is 00982A Active Group Yi Taiwan Strong Stick (00982A), which allots 0.64 yuan per share and has an estimated annualized dividend rate of 11%. 00980A, which is ex-dividend in the same period, also has an estimated annualized dividend rate of 10.11%, and its performance is also outstanding.

It's been more than a month since the Democratic Governor issued a public letter calling on the Republican to update his constituents on the status of his health amid a lengthy hospitalization.

A case of collective profiteering by police officers who changed the "red and white orders" broke out just two years ago in the Taichung City Sixth Police Station. The prosecutors indicted 31 people involved in the case in two waves. Yesterday, the Taichung District Prosecutor's Office launched a search at 10 locations including the Dadun Station of the Fourth Police Station, and brought back 11 people involved in the case, including police officer surnamed Chen, One witness came to the case. After interrogation by the prosecutor, it was determined that the police officer surnamed Chen of Dadun Police Station was involved in crimes such as corruption and forgery. He was suspected of serious crimes and was in danger of destroying evidence. He was detained at the Taichung District Court and the remaining persons involved were ordered to return and posted bail of NT$50,000 to NT$80,000.

The subject test results for the 115th academic year were released today. According to the analysis of tutoring industry, the overall test questions this year are more difficult than last year. Therefore, the admission scores of most departments are expected to be lower than last year. The popular school Department of Medicine at National Taiwan University will not adopt English this year. The admission threshold is 231 points and 28 points for Dentistry at National Taiwan University. 1 level, those with a score of 260 or above have the opportunity to go to public-funded dentistry. National Taiwan University Electrical Engineering estimates 227 levels, and Yang Jiaotong University Electrical Engineering has an estimated score of 283. Most of the second-category departments can be revised down by 5 to 7 points. The first-category departments with a B number will drop about 2 to 3 points, and the B-level departments will be roughly the same as last year.

Shocking reports of car fire accident on Citizen Avenue in Taipei City! At about 6 o'clock in the evening today (18th), when a small truck was driving on the Citizen Avenue elevated road and the intersection with Jianguo North Road, thick smoke and fire snakes sprang out for unknown reasons, causing the vehicles behind to dodge. In addition, the elevated road was blocked due to the rush hour traffic. Police and firefighters have arrived at the scene, and the details of the accident are still under investigation.

The Changhua County Traffic Control Center was opened today. Changhua County Mayor Wang Huimei said that the construction of smart corridors from Sections 1 to 5 of Changmei Road has been completed, and artificial intelligence (AI) image recognition and traffic flow detection have been introduced to strengthen emergency response dispatch, which is a milestone in Changhua's smart transportation.

"Taiwanese Monster" Li Haoyu, who plays for the Detroit Tigers, started the game today (18th) and hit an RBI hit in the first at bat, his 55th this season.

Political Center/Comprehensive Report Kuomintang legislator Weng Xiaoling has recently become the focus of attention again because of the budget topic, and her past as a professor at National Tsinghua University before entering politics has also been unearthed. A netizen recently posted on the social platform Threads, recounting a colleague’s past experience in taking courses at Tsinghua University, claiming that Weng Xiaoling used presentations that have not been updated for many years during her teaching career, and even made mistakes in the course Many questions were raised about the content and grading method, including "it was so bad that students quarreled with him in class" and "they were all bragging about how many likes China has." Related claims were fermented on the Internet. Weng Xiaoling was questioned about this. She herself refuted the "praising China" statement and directly criticized the whistleblower: "Please tell this student his name, and I will check him to see what his grades were ten years ago."

Panel maker Innolux (3481) held a second half legal briefing today (18th). Chairman Hong Jinyang said that the asset disposal launched in 2024 has now reached the "optimal stage" and has announced the disposal of Fab 2 and Fab 2 this year. 5 and a small module factory. There are currently no plans to dispose of the factory buildings. We will continue to adopt the "vacate the cage and replace the birds" strategy to adjust existing factory resources to coordinate with the new core business layout of FOPLP (fan-out panel packaging).

Former President Chen Shui-bian's daughter Chen Xingyu revealed that she was divorcing Zhao Jianming. Yesterday, she pointed out that Zhao had been restricted from leaving the country for 20 years. "I have waited for 20 years. All I want is for him to come back and take his children and wife abroad."

Good morning everyone, Free Sports presents you with the preview and broadcast of today's exciting events! Major League Baseball will broadcast two games today. The first game is the Tigers' away game against the Pirates. Li Haoyu has accumulated 54 hits this season, tying Zhang Yucheng's 2021 record for the most hits by a Taiwanese player in a single season in the major leagues, and strives to set a new record; the second game is the Dodgers vs. the Rockies. Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young pitcher, will compete with Japan's strong pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, and Shohei Ohtani will compete.

Senior artist Chen Yingjie recently passed away due to illness. The family members are handling the funeral affairs in a low-key manner and not making it public. Xu Changde frequently visited her in the hospital and held fundraising concerts during her lifetime. He announced last night that he would hold a farewell party for her on the 28th to express his gratitude to those who have really helped and cared about Chen Yingjie along the way.

BIGBANG returns to Taiwan as a group after many years. It will be held at the Taipei Arena for two consecutive days on October 10 and 11, 2026, to host "BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR [XX: COSMOS] IN TAIPEI". Both shows will be at 6pm...

The university admission results are released. Weige Middle School has achieved outstanding results this year, with 124 students admitted to National Taiwan University, a significant growth compared to last year. Medicine-related departments performed equally well, with a total of 63 students admitted, including 15 from the Department of Medicine of National Taiwan University and 16 from the Department of Medicine of Yangming Jiaotong University. According to school statistics, about 35% of domestic graduates are admitted to National Taiwan University, and more than 70% are admitted to top universities. Behind the dazzling list, many students have experienced challenges and transitions on their way to higher education. For example, after making mistakes in academic tests, Lin Guanyu was admitted to the Department of Dentistry at National Taiwan University with the help of his subject test, showing his perseverance and resilience. The tutors affirmed the students' courage to stand up again after falling down in the face of anxiety, emphasizing that excellent results come from long-term solid accumulation. These prospective college students not only have excellent academic performance, but also possess humanistic care and diverse talents. They hope to contribute what they have learned in the medical field in the future and become medical talents with both professionalism and warmth.

With more than 1.63 million shareholders, the latest quarterly dividend of National ETF Cathay Pacific High Dividend (00878) is 1.01 yuan, a record high. Based on the opening price of 33.88 yuan today (17th), the annualized dividend rate is 11.9%. 00878 has added 61,000 shareholders this quarter and will be ex-dividend tomorrow (18th). Today is the last day to get on the stock. However, the stock price weakened along with the market fluctuations. 40 minutes after the opening, it was temporarily quoted at 33.73 yuan. The trading volume was about 40,000, which was half of the trading volume for the whole day last Friday.

This high-end used Aprilia naked bike offers a unique V4 and standard electronic suspension for under $9,000.

[Financial Channel/Comprehensive Report] Taiwan is not only home to TSMC and semiconductors, but also has many "hidden champions" hidden in the global manufacturing supply chain. "CNN" pointed out that from fasteners, which account for about 13% of global supply, to hand tools, which are among the top three export regions in the world, to annual exports of about US$2 billion (

"Single Is Hell 5" Park Hee Hyun recently shared her changes in love, revealing that she is now more cautious about relationships than in the past, and also admitted that she is "a little scared to start a relationship." Her latest views on love have attracted the attention of fans.

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Wangsi (6233), a high-priced gold stock and one of the three heroes of the test interface, jumped short and locked the price limit of 5,800 yuan in early trading today (17th). Compared with last Friday's closing price of 6,440 yuan, one ticket equals a loss of 640,000 yuan. By 9:43, the trading volume was 461 contracts, and the price limit was 198.

Ke Weilin has won the Golden Horse Award twice in the past. In 2022, he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor at the 59th Golden Horse Awards for his role as an aphasic young man in the movie "Drifting". His delicate and restrained performance was recognized; last year, he was nominated for the Best Actor at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards for "Da Meng". He advanced from supporting actor to the best actor competition, and his acting ability attracted much attention. Ke, who originally studied at the School of Professional and Continuing Education at the University of Hong Kong...

Last year, a 4-month-old boy suffered severe brain trauma in Yilan. The nanny, surnamed Chen, was accused by his family of child abuse. She was once sued by the prosecutor and requested to be detained. However, there was a huge reversal in the court hearing. According to the appraisal report of the Pediatric and Juvenile Protection Medical Center of National Taiwan University Hospital, the baby's cerebral hemorrhage was estimated to have occurred three days before the incident. At that time, the baby boy was cared for by his parents, not at the nanny's home. After reviewing the evidence, the judge considered that there was a lack of specific evidence to show that the nanny had committed abuse, and it could not be ruled out that the injuries had occurred before the child was placed in custody. The judge ultimately ruled that the nanny was not guilty. This case reminds society that when facing suspicions of child abuse, it should uphold the principle of presumption of innocence and clarify the truth through professional medical evaluation to safeguard the rights and interests of the parties involved. The entire case can still be appealed.

Entertainment Center/Zhou Xiwen reports that Lola, a former senior employee of Internet celebrity Cai Aga, was kicked out in 2024 for allegedly using her AB contract to defraud tens of millions of yuan, asking for excessive public relations products and other evil conduct. She disappeared for nearly 2 years after being fired. With Cai Aga's recent turmoil, Lola's current situation has also attracted much attention. Not only was she spotted in a second-hand car dealership, but she was suspected to have started as a grassroots employee, washing cars while squatting barefoot without makeup. She also broke her silence today (9th) and posted a post on a social group that had been inactive for a long time, attracting the attention of netizens.

Yu Xiangquan recently appeared on the podcast "Listen to It When You Have Time" hosted by Patrick. He mentioned that the key to his overnight growth was because his second sister Yu Yuanqi suffered from cancer. He promised to take care of his parents and the two children she left behind on his second sister's behalf. However, when it came to his niece and nephew, he choked up and said that he had not fulfilled his promise because his family had not seen the child for a year.

China Trust Investment Trust released the latest dividend announcement of the Active CITIC Taiwan Income ETF (00406A) on the 17th. Each beneficiary unit is expected to be allocated 0.138 yuan. Based on the closing price of 9.84 yuan on the 17th, the single interest rate is approximately 1.4%, which translates into an annualized interest rate of approximately 16.8%. The ex-dividend date is set for September 2, and investors must buy and hold it before September 1 at the latest to participate in this dividend distribution. The legal person stated that 00406A was listed in June this year...

President Lai Ching-te yesterday announced a universal cash payment of NT$10,000 next year. Although opposition party legislators support returning economic results to the people, they also question the Lai government's "double standards and green energy you can't do" and question where the legal and financial resources are. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan sarcastically said that there should be a general distribution of NT$20,000, otherwise as President Lai said before, "If everyone buys groceries, the money will be gone."

The water level of the Panama Canal has dropped, global ports are congested, and shipping companies have implemented empty flights. The effective capacity of the US East Route has been tight, pushing freight prices up continuously. The latest data from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange shows that the freight rate per FEU (40-foot container) on the East Coast route rose to US$9,568, a weekly increase of 2.99%. Market expectations are that it is expected to exceed the US$10,000 mark in the short term, approaching high-end levels during the COVID-19 epidemic.

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Meta faces a federal trial over child safety claims that could bring major financial penalties and changes to Facebook and Instagram.

The Philippines announced the demarcation of a territorial sea baseline at Democracy Reef (called Huangyan Island by China). Today, the PLA Southern Theater Command announced joint sea-air exercises in the territorial waters, airspace, and surrounding sea and airspace of Democracy Reef. Observers believe this is Beijing's countermeasure against the Philippines' delineation of territorial baseline lines at Democracy Reef.

A senior Iranian official said on the 17th that the country has decided to change its strategy from defensive to full-scale offensive and will not wait for the United States to continue its indefinite naval blockade.

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 stock price of Taihong (8039 - TW) rose sharply today (14th) and locked the daily limit of 274 yuan. The stock price also increased by 47,000 shares, setting a new record in history. The net profit after tax in the first half of 2026 was 412 million yuan, an annual increase of 2.57 times, and the net profit per share was 1.56 yuan.

Wu Zhuoyuan joined Little Red Book at the end of July. At the beginning of the video, he told the audience: "You may not know me, but maybe you have heard my songs." He then introduced that he had performed "Faded" with Alan Walker at the Taipei Arena, sang "Buy the List" with Xiong Zai, and performed "Are You a Little Tempted" and other works. Finally, he shouted: "I am looking forward to seeing you on Little Red Book next time!" Unexpectedly...

Financial Center/Comprehensive Report 0050 (Yanta Taiwan 50) has always been regarded as a good choice for long-term investment, but if unfortunately it is bought at a historical high, it will still test the psychological quality of investors. A female netizen posted a message asking for help, saying that she recently spent money to buy 14 0050s, with an average price of about 110 yuan. Unexpectedly, she was trapped in the stock market crash in July just after buying. Looking at the "up to 6-digit" losses on her books every day made her anxious and said, "I feel sick in my heart." She thought about selling stocks to stop losses. After the article was exposed, it sparked discussion.

Financial Center/Comprehensive Report 0050 (Yanta Taiwan 50) has always been regarded as a good choice for long-term investment, but if unfortunately it is bought at a historical high, it will still test the psychological quality of investors. A female netizen posted a message asking for help, saying that she recently spent money to buy 14 0050s, with an average price of about 110 yuan. Unexpectedly, she was trapped in the stock market crash in July just after buying. Looking at the "up to 6-digit" losses on her books every day made her anxious and said, "I feel sick in my heart." She thought about selling stocks to stop losses. After the article was exposed, it sparked discussion.

The search and rescue dog "Wilson" once played a major role in the Hualien earthquake search and rescue operation. However, he unfortunately fell from the third floor and died during training in May last year. The incident caused controversy again more than a year later. In this regard, the Hualien County Fire Department came forward to clarify on the 16th.

Real-Time Center/Pan Bo-Ting Report In preparation for the nine-in-one election, New Taipei Mayor candidate Su Qiaohui of the Democratic Progressive Party released the latest social video today (18th). Li Lie, an outstanding Taiwanese film worker and heavyweight producer, appeared to support Su Qiaohui. Li Lie shared his experience of observing Su Qiaohui from the front line and praised Su Qiaohui not only for her sincerity and warmth, but also for her amazing organizational and execution skills. She also said that no matter what Su Qiaohui's goals are, she would fully support her and strongly recommended Su Qiaohui as the best candidate to serve as a parent officer. Li Lie emphasized, "If such a person cannot be a parent official, then what kind of person can?".

[Reporter Zhuo Yijun/Taipei] IC substrate manufacturer Nan Electric (8046) posted strong consolidated revenue for July, hitting a nearly 43-month high. Today, its stock price rose, hitting the daily limit in early trading, returning to the 1000-dollar club. Nan Electric is currently conducting 5-minute fractional trading. As of around 10:00, the stock price of Nan Electric is currently in a 5-minute session

After a brief lull in the Middle East conflict, the U.S. and Iran have recently clashed again. According to U.S. media reports, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a new round of attacks against Iran, which could begin as early as this weekend and will last for several days. Earlier, Trump stated at a cabinet meeting that the U.S. military would strike Iran hard, and at some point, they would not be able to hold out any longer.

Zang Youxia, former chairman of the Huang Fuxing Party Committee of the Kuomintang and retired major general, went to Hong Kong to participate in United Front activities last year. He stood up to listen to the Chinese national anthem. He was found guilty of violating the Cross-Strait People's Relations Regulations. He was fined and suspended 75% of his monthly salary for 5 years, and returned overdue payments of more than 160,000 yuan. Zang refused to submit an administrative lawsuit for relief. The Taipei High Administrative Court today ruled that Zang lost the case and can appeal.