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Taiwan Stock Exchange Investment Information Center 2.0 New Revamp

Reported about 1 year ago

The Taiwan Stock Exchange Investment Information Center, revamped to version 2.0 on June 28, continues to collect user feedback and consolidate essential data for investors since its launch last July. It aims to be a one-stop information platform for investment decisions, providing integrated investment information through visualized analytical reports and one-click switching between Chinese and English. The update features a new interface with visual analysis reports, enhanced information comparison functions, and enriched trading, statistical, and regulatory data to cater to investors' needs for comprehensive financial information.

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力致拚今年營收破百億

Reported about 1 year ago

力致力拚今年營收突破百億,加大研發和擴產投資,估全年資本支出將達7.68億元,新莊、越南廠擴產同步進行。公司積極投入研發水冷技術,成立實驗室,預測浸沒式散熱將成未來趨勢,並強調客製化是主打。水冷產能跟進開出,新莊廠預計8月正式投產。力致以適應未來訂單成長為目標,積極擴大生產規模。

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Small and Medium Enterprises Experience Significant Growth in AI Application Demand

Reported about 1 year ago

On July 1, 2024, Alibaba.com released a report on 'Small and Medium Enterprises Day' on June 27, revealing that nearly 30% of small and medium enterprises globally tend to use AI tools daily, indicating a recent significant increase in the AI application demand among global small and medium enterprises. The 'AI Business Assistant' tool by Alibaba.com, focusing on common challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in global trade, has attracted tens of thousands of businesses in a short period. The tool aims to help these enterprises improve their product exposure, communication with international clients, and overcome market barriers. Through Alibaba.com's AI tools, surveyed SMEs experienced an average 37% increase in product exposure, leading to more opportunities for new client development and business growth.

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和碩與產業合作開發中文AI模型

Reported about 1 year ago

和碩以及長春集團等企業共同開發的AI繁體中文專家模型Project TAME日前宣布開源。此模型強調在地化及產業化,採用開放原始碼形式,供企業免費下載使用。Project TAME透過聯盟合作方式結合產業專家與學界語言模型專業,加速產業生成式AI應用,並實現AI落地。模型訓練成本時間大幅降低,可幫助企業快速發展AI應用,在產品服務、客服等領域進行優化。未來和碩將將此模型應用於工廠並延伸至機器人領域。

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Taiwan Stock Investors: A New Generation Takes the Lead

Reported about 1 year ago

On July 1, 2024, the Taiwan Stock Exchange announced that the total number of stock trading accounts in June reached a historic high of 12.896 million, with a significant increase of 64,572 accounts in a single month. The structure of stock investors in Taiwan continues to get younger, with under 19-year-old accounts increasing by 75% in three years, and those under 30 accounting for 57% of new accounts. With the stock market experiencing significant growth in recent years, especially with a 30% increase in the first half of the year, Taiwan is entering a new era of investment. This shift is evident as more young investors enter the market and the total number of stock accounts approaches one-third of the total population.

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Innovations in Vietnamese Music and Arts: Insights from Dang Thai Son

Reported about 1 year ago

On July 1, 2024, at 4:10 PM, Vietnamese pianist Dang Thai Son conveyed his music through structured sound constructions, blending Vietnamese emotions, thoughts, and societal realities into artistic forms, aiming to uphold the values of innovative music and arts. Born in Hanoi in 1958, Dang Thai Son overcame challenges of war to pursue music, winning prestigious competitions like the Chopin Piano Competition in 1980, becoming the first Asian to do so. His dedication to music heritage and innovative performances have brought him global acclaim, celebrating the fusion of traditional Vietnamese music with modern influences, showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of Vietnam on international platforms.

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Exclusive Observation - Corporate Mergers Can Suspend Payment of Land Value Increment Tax

Reported about 1 year ago

Seeking development through mergers is a global trend for enterprises, but the high financial preparation required for mergers may add to the pressure. To alleviate this, the Ministry of Finance in Taiwan allows companies to apply to 'suspend' the payment of land value increment tax obtained through mergers by listing it on their accounts first. This option is available for companies involved in mergers, divisions, or acquisitions transferring land ownership, as long as they comply with relevant laws. However, the tax must be paid when the land is eventually transferred, potentially resulting in double the taxation.

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Taiwan Cement's Sustainable Financial Report Shows Increase in Green Cash Flow

Reported about 1 year ago

Taiwan Cement has aligned with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS S1 S2) starting from July 1, 2024, and released its first sustainable and climate-related financial report. The report reveals that Taiwan Cement's revenue from low-carbon cement and concrete products, waste disposal services, energy storage and charging services, and renewable energy trading reached 45.8 billion NTD, accounting for 41.94% of last year's total revenue, resulting in a 30.8 billion NTD increase in sustainable and green financing cash flow. The report also highlights Taiwan Cement's commitment to achieving carbon reduction goals, with emissions intensity decreasing by 8.1% compared to the 2016 baseline year, and a pledge to reach net-zero by 2050 in alignment with the Paris Agreement. Taiwan Cement's sustainable report emphasizes a transition towards a low-carbon future, engaging in various initiatives to promote sustainable practices and carbon reduction knowledge.

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Today's Stock Market Memo

Reported about 1 year ago

Securities News Center compiles on July 1, 2024, at 4:10 PM: Shareholders' ad hoc meeting: Tianhan* Ex-dividend and bonus: UMC, Winbond, ITEQ, ASMedia, Hon Hai, Foxconn, and Antai etc.* Domestic and foreign investor conferences: Ruentex Materials, Quanta, Chunghwa Telecom, and Fubon Financial* Stocks to watch: Himake, Raytron, Solomon, Kuen-Ying, Ming Wai, Sunway, Grand Memory, Taisol, Lian Jyun, MasterPower, Ying Han, Sitronix, Hong Guan, Powertech, Sunrace, RayStar, Galanz, and Kowloon etc.* Disposing of stocks: TrendForce-DR, Realtek, REC, and Yunpan Power* Lowering margin trading ratio by 1% and raising short selling margin by 1%: Tiens-Tech, Tien Yow Electric* Reverting to original margin trading ratio and short selling margin: Wanhao, Business Times reports more on the trading confirmation platform for derivative products to go online next year, China and Switzerland are planning to connect stock markets, and CSC adjusting domestic prices favoring opening lower.

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Longen Focuses on Regenerative Medicine, Achieves Record High Revenue

Reported about 1 year ago

Longen, aiming for the potential business opportunities after the passage of the 'Regenerative Medicine Dual Law' on July 1, 2024, continues to provide CDMO services and collaborate with 19 medical institutions in addition to approved autologous cell therapy technologies such as ADCV, CIK, and Gamma Delta-T. They have also actively invested in allogeneic cell therapy, with a strong focus on critical illnesses. With a significant increase in monthly and half-yearly performance, Longen's total revenue in June was NT$62.12 million, a year-on-year growth of 8.4%, and NT$342 million in the first half of the year, a 23% annual increase.

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Amazon Ends Kindle Services in China

Reported about 1 year ago

Amazon's official website in China announced on June 30 that Kindle China's e-bookstore ceased operations on June 30 of the previous year, with cloud download services stopping on June 30 this year. Undownloaded e-books will no longer be accessible, and Kindle customer service also ended on the same day. Following Lonely Planet, Amazon China becomes another foreign company to end its business in China, disappointing many mainland Chinese netizens who expressed nostalgia for their first Kindle e-reader. Kindle entered China officially in 2013 and reached its peak in 2018 with over a million units sold. However, the rise of Chinese brands like KDX, Huawei, Boyue, Wexler, and WeChat competed with Kindle, impacting its market share.

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NVIDIA在高雄軟體園區建AI中心,帶來正面效益

Reported about 1 year ago

最近,NVIDIA在高雄軟體園區成立了「Taipei-1 AI超級電腦先進算力中心」,不僅推動「亞洲新灣區」的投資熱潮,也對高軟園區的營運帶來了積極影響。根據經濟部產業園區管理局的數據,高軟一期營業額今年1至4月增長了33.4%,並且高軟二期也受到高度關注。高軟園區各產業在AI帶動下表現亮眼,尤其在資訊軟體、數位內容和智慧應用領域呈現出成長的趨勢,顯示未來營運有望繼續展現良好表現。

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Trading Strategies - Focus on Q2 Financially Strong Stocks as Market Hovers Around 10-Day Moving Average

Reported about 1 year ago

Chen Yiguang, Chairman of First Financial Investment Management, provided market analysis mentioning the US May PCE inflation rate falling as expected, leading to a possible slowdown in economic growth. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, indicating a potential interest rate cut in the future for economic support. As US stock market performed well in June, with historical trends suggesting positive July results, the focus remains on Q2 financial reports and selecting financially strong stocks for investment.

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Central Bank Launches Online Exhibition of Sports-themed Currency and Coins to Ride on Olympic Fever

Reported about 1 year ago

To beat the heat and crowds during the summer holidays, people in Taiwan are browsing the Central Bank's digital museum of currency and coins, gaining knowledge while passing time. The Central Bank has launched an online special exhibition on the theme of 'Sports Paradise' to coincide with the Olympic fervor in 2024, showcasing 50 pieces of banknotes and coins related to classic sports events and athletes. This exhibition will run from July to the end of June next year, offering insights into sporting venues, athletes, and Olympic history through numismatic artifacts.

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Hawkish Sentiments Prevail as Inflows into Fixed Income Expand

Reported about 1 year ago

Economic data fluctuations have affected market sentiment, leading to short-term stagnation in risk bonds. Statistics up to last week ending June 26 revealed a net inflow of $1.84 billion in investment-grade bonds, a momentum growth to $790 million in emerging market debt, and a continuous outflow of $360 million in non-investment-grade bonds. With the Fed maintaining high rates and economic data slowing in the US, there's uncertainty despite the cooling economy. As Fed officials downplay rate cut expectations, the bond market remains stable, albeit with policy uncertainties. Multiple factors suggest both positive and negative dynamics for the US economy, impacting investment strategies across various bond categories.

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Exceeding Shipping Standards, CSC's June Revenue Performance Promising

Reported about 1 year ago

Chen Jianyu / Kaohsiung reported on July 1, 2024, at 4:10 pm, CSC's total shipping volume in June reached 916,000 tons, exceeding the target by 21,000 tons, marking the end of the previous two months' decline and indicating a promising revenue performance in June. CSC accumulated a shipping volume of 5.628 million tons in the first half of the year, with a 1.22% year-on-year increase. Despite only a slight growth compared to the same period last year, CSC's revenue and profit performances are solid, maintaining a positive trend. The company emphasized stable domestic and export sales as key drivers for the stable revenue. With a shift towards high-value specialized steel production, CSC's focus is no longer solely on shipping volume.

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Luxury Car Sales Soar in June with a Record 33.1% Market Share

Reported about 1 year ago

Luxury imported cars continued to be delivered in large quantities in June, contributing to a total of 41,600 new car registrations for the month in the automotive market. Notably, Tesla led the market with 3,898 registrations, claiming the second-largest brand spot, while Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW followed in third to fifth places. The luxury car segment saw a 15.6% year-on-year growth, reaching a market share of 33.1%, a record high. In the electric vehicle market, Tesla's Model Y and Model 3 led the sales with over 3,800 registrations, marking a significant milestone in Taiwan's EV history. Overall, the local car market recorded a slight decline of 1% compared to the previous year, with industry analysts projecting a total market size of 450,000 vehicles for the year based on the first half's sales performance.

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Google Investments in Taiwanese Factory for Solar Power Installation

Reported about 1 year ago

Google, along with BlackRock, announced on July 1, 2024, their investment in Taiwanese solar energy developer Ngexis Power (NGP) to build a 1GW solar power project. In addition, Google plans to procure up to 300MW of solar energy through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to support its data centers, Google Cloud, and office operations in Taiwan. This move is part of Google's decarbonization goal to transition to using carbon-free energy sources by 2030.

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Health Minister: Will Gradually Increase National Health Insurance Fee Points

Reported about 1 year ago

Taiwan's Health Minister, Chen Shih-chung, announced plans to gradually raise the value of National Health Insurance fee points to around 0.92-0.93 from the current 0.9, in response to demands from the medical sector. The adjustment process will involve reforms in healthcare policies and budget allocations, aiming to enhance medical resources without imposing additional burdens on the public. Proposed amendments by legislators seek to raise the fee points to the maximum cap of 1.1. The Ministry of Health has started deliberating on funding sources and anticipates an increase of over 133 billion NTD by reallocating certain expenses and enhancing budget management.

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Preventing Housing Speculation: Agricultural Housing Loans Require Signing of Declaration for Self-Occupancy

Reported about 1 year ago

The government is fully committed to preventing housing speculation, as the Agricultural Finance Division of the Ministry of Agriculture recently announced that the 'Agricultural Housing Loan for Youth Residing' will follow the revised loan principles of the New Youth Housing Loan and enhance the loan management mechanism. Borrowers are now limited to one loan application and must sign a declaration agreeing to reside in the purchased property. This loan, in effect since October 2023, is managed by agricultural financial institutions and offers an interest rate subsidy, similar to the New Youth Housing Loan. The loan amount, loan-to-value ratio, and interest rate of this loan are all comparable to the New Youth Housing Loan, with the program aimed at promoting housing justice, preventing housing speculation, and assisting young people in purchasing homes.

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Currency Futures Trend Column - US PCE Continues to Fall, US Dollar Continues to Fluctuate

Reported about 1 year ago

Provided by Yuanta Futures and compiled by Chen Yuguang on July 1, 2024, 4:10 PM, the US May core personal consumption expenditures price index increased by 2.6% year-on-year, lower than the previous value of 2.8%, meeting market expectations. The decrease in durable goods is most notable due to the rise in the US unemployment rate and high-interest rates, which have hampered consumer spending and led to sustained inflation development. Market expectations of a rate cut in September and a further rate cut in December have increased. The US dollar index faced downward pressure after reaching the 106 level, with expectations of consolidation in the near future.

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Minister of Health and Welfare, Shih-Chung Chou Commits to Achieving 10 Billion Cancer Drug Fund within Three Years

Reported about 1 year ago

Minister of Health and Welfare, Shih-Chung Chou, has pledged to establish a 10 billion Cancer Drug Fund, with plans for initial funding this year through the National Health Insurance fund, followed by a 60 billion budget allocation next year, aiming to reach 100 billion by 2026. The fund, a significant part of President Tsai Ing-wen's campaign promises, aims to assist cancer patients in accessing treatment and alleviate their financial burden, with a focus on incorporating new cancer drugs into the fund. Efforts are being made to ensure the fund's sustainability and prevent conflicts with the health insurance budget or other allocations.

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Up-we Recyclable Resin Introduced to Spanish Car Manufacturer

Reported about 1 year ago

On July 1, 2024, Up-we Group announced that their recyclable resin, EzCiclo, has been successfully introduced to the body parts of LIUX electric cars from Spain, aiming to enter the new energy vehicle parts supply chain and expand business opportunities. Up-we's recyclable body parts can be easily recycled through a degradation process, enabling the materials to be reused to provide environmentally friendly mobility choices for car owners and promote sustainable living. Up-we Group is focusing on deepening academic-industrial cooperation, carbon neutrality, and carbon fiber recycling applications, with a strong emphasis on their EzCiclo and CleaVER products for mass production and various applications.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Concept Stocks Surge

Reported about 1 year ago

Taiwan Semiconductor (2330) benefits from strong demand for advanced packaging from major customers like Nvidia, as well as the upcoming launch of Apple's new AI phone iPhone 16 which is expected to feature its second-generation 3nm N3E chip. With optimistic outlook for the second half of the year and an upcoming earnings conference, concept stocks related to Taiwan Semiconductor such as Zhi Sheng (2467) and Sinlyun (3583) have seen increased trading volume. While the semiconductor supply chain remains positive in the long term, caution is advised in the short term due to high valuations. Various related industries are expected to benefit from Taiwan Semiconductor's activities, and several concept stocks have hit historical highs recently. Overall, the AI theme continues to heavily influence the market, with key stocks and AI-related sectors expected to maintain a consolidating trend as the market awaits upcoming financial reports and outlook announcements.

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The Long-Term Solution for Increasing Birth Rate is More Relevant than the Short-Term Talent Attraction Plan of Borrowing Arrows with Grass Boats

Reported about 1 year ago

With a growing concern over the declining birth rate in Taiwan, the article discusses the potential negative impacts of a diminishing workforce and the necessity to attract foreign talent. The government's proposed talent attraction plan, akin to borrowing arrows with grass boats, aims to address the labor shortage by welcoming international students and foreign investors with certain engineer requirements. However, the article stresses the importance of focusing on raising the birth rate as a fundamental and long-term strategy to tackle the issue of manpower deficiency. Recommendations are made for a comprehensive approach to address the declining birth rate through interdepartmental and public-private collaboration for a healthier society and workforce.

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