Reported over 1 year ago
BenQ推出RD系列28吋RD280U顯示器，適合軟體工程師使用。此款顯示器擁有Coding模式、光智慧2.0護眼技術、夜間守護模式等特色，可提升工作效率與專注度，同時保護雙眼健康。採用獨特的3:2螢幕比例設計，擁有自動屏蔽模式、USB-C連接和USB HUB功能等多重功能，提升使用者工作體驗。
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Reported over 1 year ago
Taiwanese business funds are flowing back, with a five-year restriction on not investing in real estate set to lift in August this year, sparking anticipation of at least 300 billion in hot money waiting to be unleashed. The wealthy are looking to diversify their assets and purchase properties for the next generation, focusing on regional value and brand strength when deciding. Positioned in the core of the seventh phase, mainland construction 'Fengshi' stands out with its international planning and strong brand appeal, attracting attention from high-asset groups. As the area not only hosts luxury residences but also high-end offices, international brand hotels, and major department stores, it reflects Taiwan's consumption power and international development efforts. With overseas hot money ready to flow back, investing in the seventh phase has become a hot topic among high-asset groups. The international benchmark residence 'Fengshi' has achieved impressive sales figures since its launch, attributed to partnering with the architectural design team of French luxury brand Hermes. Offering mid-sized units, different from the typical large luxury units in the area, 'Fengshi' caters to the market's most in-demand and scarce layout preferences, attracting both property investors and the younger generation.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Fusheng (6670) held a shareholders' meeting on June 18, 2024, where they approved a cash dividend of 12.50 NT dollars and the acquisition of Linefa Precision Company. In addition to their existing golf club head OEM and sporting goods businesses, Fusheng will now venture into the aerospace and automotive spare parts industry, becoming the third pillar of their operations. The Chairman of Fusheng, Li Liangzhen, highlighted that this acquisition is to enhance operational efficiency and expand into a new sector. The first-quarter gross margin increase was attributed to factors such as the depreciation of the New Taiwan dollar against the US dollar, product mix, increased shipments from the Vietnamese factory, and improved profits from subsidiaries. The shareholders' meeting also approved the share issuance plan for Fusheng's subsidiary Minsheng Applications in preparation for an IPO. The final decision regarding the number of shares and pricing will be made in future board meetings.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The influence of Japan's semiconductor industry is rapidly increasing in the global market under the wave of AI, with a significant rise in business opportunities. Japan's semiconductor equipment holds a market share of 30%, second only to the United States, with a substantial improvement in competitiveness. Key players such as TSMC are considering establishing plants in Kumamoto, reflecting a positive outlook for the Japanese semiconductor market. Japanese semiconductor ETF manager Huang Yumin expects a bullish trend for Japan's semiconductor industry post the government's semiconductor revitalization plan. The Japanese semiconductor ETF 00951 will commence its solicitation from July 8th.
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Reported over 1 year ago
In June 18, 2024, with the severe aging population in central and southern Taiwan, Taichung City, the second largest city in Taiwan, has over 2.85 million residents, with 458,100 aged 65 and above. The demand for long-term care services is increasing, with 92,100 estimated individuals requiring such services. Taichung has seen growth in long-term care infrastructure, with 1,803 ABC units established by April this year, a 1.3 times increase from 2018. To encourage youth to enter the industry, Taichung City introduced the 'Golden Care Award' in 2018, recognizing caregivers and organizations. The number of caregivers has since increased significantly. Additionally, a 'Long-Term Care Male God Award' was introduced to promote male involvement, resulting in an increase in male caregivers from 13.7% in 2019 to 17.6% in 2024. Other cities like Kaohsiung have also seen an increase in caregiver numbers and improvement in services due to enhanced training and planning for future facilities.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, international accounting firm KPMG released a report predicting that Hong Kong's IPO fundraising for the whole year would decrease by 40% from an initial estimate of HKD 100 billion to HKD 60 billion. KPMG expects 70 to 80 new IPOs in Hong Kong in 2024, down from the initial projection of 90. The market has seen 27 new IPOs in the first half of 2024, collectively raising HKD 11.6 billion, reflecting a 15% decrease in quantity and a 35% decrease in fundraising compared to the previous year.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, foreign investors exchanged a substantial amount of stocks to embrace AI stocks in the Taiwanese stock market, with a focus on buying shares of TSMC, which reached a historic high of 943 NT dollars, leading the Taiwan Stock Exchange beyond the 22,700 mark. It is predicted that the total market value of both the centralized and over-the-counter markets will challenge 80 trillion NT dollars. TSMC's price hike and CoWoS production capacity gradually opening up have contributed to this surge, with related stocks such as MediaTek, Unimicron, and King Yuan Electronics also experiencing significant increases.
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Reported over 1 year ago
NVIDIA's CEO Huang Renxun has sold a total of 360,000 company shares over a span of a few days, earning over $70 million, with plans to sell even more in the coming months. This sale is part of a pre-arranged trading plan and is not expected to have a major impact on market confidence. Other high-ranking executives in NVIDIA have also sold shares recently, but analysts assure investors not to be overly concerned as these sales are part of their compensation packages.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Amid the scarcity of lithium reserves in the mainland, several lithium companies are expanding overseas, investing in lithium mining projects or acquiring stakes in related mining companies. However, the Chinese lithium giant Tianqi Lithium Industry faced setbacks as it invested in the world's second-largest lithium extraction company, SQM, in Chile, which is now being nationalized by the Chilean government. Tianqi's influence on the joint venture company will significantly decrease, with its board seats reduced from 3 to 1. Despite a lack of information, Tianqi is seemingly in a passive state regarding this transaction, leading to uncertainties in its financial outcomes from the deal.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The Ministry of Finance in Taiwan stated on June 18, 2024, that to qualify for the 'Taiwan's Indigenous Chip Law,' companies must meet both quality and quantity standards. The quantity criteria include research and development (R&D) expenses of 6 billion NTD, an R&D density of 6%, and maintaining a certain effective tax rate (12% in 2023). Companies that enjoy multiple tax incentives in Taiwan are required to pay a reasonable amount of tax to contribute to the government's finances. Despite the significant tax reduction scope of the law, only four out of the speculated seven to eight eligible companies applied, and some industry leaders were unexpectedly absent from the list, possibly due to a lack of understanding of the criteria, which demand a balance of quality and quantity standards in R&D investment and tax payments.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Huang Zhongming, who previously served as the head of the Tainan branch of the 'Taiwan Friends of Trust Association' last year, has been appointed as the chairman of the Institute for Information Industry during an extraordinary board meeting. The Institute is an important think tank under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and is expected to play a key role in the vision of creating an AI smart island. With a background in management and innovative technology, Huang is seen as having a challenging task ahead in promoting sovereign AI and enhancing information security in Taiwan.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Starting in June 2024, popular overseas funds can have multiple general agents in Taiwan, relaxing the current restriction that limits one general agent for a single brand. This change will allow for more flexibility in the sales channels for overseas funds in Taiwan, benefiting investment trust and consulting companies in competing for the representation of popular funds. The Financial Supervisory Commission's move is part of a series of measures to promote diversified investment options and broaden the scope of high-asset business opportunities.
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Reported over 1 year ago
According to MarketWatch on June 18, 2024, Broadcom's stock price surged, leading to a significant increase in the chipmaker's market value, surpassing Eli Lilly to become the eighth largest company in the US. Analysts have been bullish on Broadcom recently, with Harsh Kumar from Piper Sandler and Ben Reitzes from Melius Research highlighting the company's strong position in the customized ASIC field and substantial growth in AI revenue. The company's market value has been boosted in part by its acquisition of cloud service provider VMware, along with a continuous seven-day surge in stock prices.
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Reported over 1 year ago
TPK-KY董事長江朝瑞表示，今年新事業預計佔公司營收比重將達到約6％，並期望提升至10％以上。公司在3D列印、光達、新能源等領域積極耕耘，但需要一段時間才能有顯著貢獻。江朝瑞也提到外掛式觸控在平板應用仍有優勢，公司未來展望保守，預期下半年營運會略為改善，尤其在微軟推出AI PC概念後可能有些成長。
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Reported over 1 year ago
ASRock is actively transforming into a solution provider in computing services to embrace the new era of AI. The chairman Wang Ming-yi revealed that the company, focusing on mainboards, targets to have over half of its revenue come from Edge AI business within five years. With the expectation of improving performance in the second half of the year, ASRock anticipates increased shipments and higher ASP in the fourth quarter, potentially leading to positive growth and profitability. By tapping into the AI trend, ASRock plans to expand into industrial and commercial Edge AI applications while continuing to provide comprehensive solutions in various platforms like x86, ARM, NXP, and Hailo. The company aims to increase their IPC product line's revenue contribution from currently below 10% to 10% - 15% this year, with a long-term goal of achieving over half of revenue within five years, fueled by the advancement of Edge AI applications.
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Reported over 1 year ago
During Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Malaysia following his visits to New Zealand and Australia, the two countries are expected to sign a 5-year plan for economic and trade cooperation. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Malaysia's decision to apply for membership in the BRICS group, emphasizing the strategic importance of China to the country. This visit marks the first time in 9 years that a Chinese premier has visited Malaysia, with discussions planned on bilateral issues, regional and global concerns, and advancing cooperation in sectors like high-level manufacturing and digital economy.
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Reported over 1 year ago
The Yu Shan Cultural and Educational Foundation organized a series of art and cultural lectures titled 'Embracing Art at Yu Shan' on June 15 at the Second Headquarters Building of Yu Shan Bank, aiming to enrich lives with art and nurture souls with aesthetics. The event featured experts in the arts sharing diverse perspectives on the history to modern developments in aesthetics and architecture. The inaugural speaker, Professor Liao Renyi, former director of the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, guided attendees through the artistic vitality of Taiwan, focusing on the theme of 'Architectural Art in Taiwanese Paintings' with speaker Ling Zongkui. The lectures aim to offer a platform for diverse aesthetics and art enjoyment for the public. The upcoming lecture on August 3, 'Our Era, Our Songs,' will feature writer and broadcaster Ma Shifang, with online registration starting on July 3.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, at 4:10 pm, Ker Chien-Tung in Taipei reports that the Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission, Peng Jinlong, plans to gradually regulate the virtual asset industry in four stages and is considering opening up Bitcoin spot ETFs. Virtual currency exchange operators believe that regulation can provide investors with more peace of mind, and any opening up is a positive direction. Wei Qilin, Chairman of the Ticker Association, praises Peng Jinlong's policy for its broad vision and suggests learning from neighboring countries' experiences by loosening restrictions on pure online banks. Various industry representatives express support for this policy, stating that regulating the virtual asset industry will greatly benefit its integration into the traditional financial system, improve market confidence and stability, and promote the development of new financial technologies. They hope for clearer and more open regulatory measures to attract more investors, enhance industry development, and expand the scope of legal operations for legitimate operators. Wei Qilin emphasizes Taiwan's readiness to become one of Asia's asset management centers, highlighting the country's ample private funds, geographic advantages, asset management market capabilities, strong tech industry talent, and the need to follow the footsteps of successful international practices. Taiwan is urged to relax restrictions on pure online banks to promote comprehensive financial industry development and catch up with neighboring countries' policies to ensure market competitiveness and ultimately become an Asian asset management hub.
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Reported over 1 year ago
健鼎在股東常會中通過7.5元盈餘分派案，並續任王景春為董事長。公司預計第二季景氣與上季持平，積極升級越南同奈廠設備，提高產品線水準。月產值預計可達2億元，目前已達1.5億元，營運趨向損盈平衡。健鼎目前為國內少數擴建生產能力的PCB廠之一，並計畫在越南進一步擴產，有利公司接單結構調整，提升經營效益。公司也將派發每股7.5元的現金股利，並預計下半年營運將持續優於上半年。
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, Vice President Xiao Meiqin emphasized the importance of digitization, technology, and intelligence in President Lai Ching-te's 'National Hope Project.' She expressed the need for every Taiwanese to have the ability to utilize AI to enhance work efficiency, emphasizing the importance of humans controlling AI rather than being replaced by it. Xiao Meiqin highlighted the challenges faced by Taiwan and discussed the development of the e-commerce and digital economy industries with the Taiwan Internet and E-Commerce Industry Development Association (TiEA), aiming for balanced and inclusive growth in Taiwan's overall development.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Various central banks around the world have implemented monetary policies that effectively control inflation, while economic growth has slowed down. Despite this, institutional investors are optimistic about investment opportunities in both stocks and bonds in the second half of the year, but they are cautious of the risks of overvaluation. Key points include the expectation of interest rate cuts by major central banks, a preference for high-quality credit bonds like Euro investment-grade bonds, positive outlook on European small and mid-cap stocks, and a strategy of combining quality equities with investment-grade bonds to manage risks and enhance returns.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Unicomp (5258), an electronic payment system manufacturer, expects a fruitful outcome in the fourth quarter as mentioned by Chairman Hsin Hua-hsi during the shareholder meeting on June 18, 2024. Anticipating a strong performance in the second half of the year, Unicomp has established subsidiaries in the Middle East and Australia, focusing on research, production capacity, and product quality to meet the growing demands of frontline customers and the market. With a record-high revenue of NT$8.045 billion and EPS of NT$8.65 last year, Unicomp is optimistic about the continuous trend of device upgrades, particularly towards Android devices, which contribute to the company's operational growth. Unicomp has secured opportunities to cooperate with three to five major projects and is looking forward to a promising year ahead, with signs of recovery in the industrial computer industry and expectations of surpassing previous shipment levels for the year.
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Reported over 1 year ago
NATO has confirmed its direct investment in four European technology companies to assist in addressing defense, security, and resilience challenges. These companies are the first recipients of funding from the €1 billion NATO Innovation Fund (NIF). Established in the summer of 2022, NIF aims to strengthen defense capabilities through technology and promote innovation in areas such as new materials, manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and space technology. The four companies receiving investments from NIF include ARX Robotics, Fractile AI, iCOMAT, and Space Forge, each contributing specialized technology to enhance NATO's strategic capabilities.
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Reported over 1 year ago
On June 18, 2024, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the TSMC effect has led to a significant rise in housing prices, with average transaction prices already exceeding 4 million per unit. It is predicted that properties with a prime view of Love River could see prices surpassing 5 million and even reaching 6 million per unit. Various large-scale residential projects are being launched along the Love River, turning the area into a battleground for real estate developments. The escalating prices in the area indicate a trend towards 5 to 6 million per unit, attracting both first-time buyers and investors.
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Reported over 1 year ago
Explore shopping deals in the tropical paradise of Malaysia during the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival held from June 15 to July 31, with over 70 participating vendors offering discounts as low as 1.5% off. The launch event took place in Kuala Lumpur on June 7, officiated by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture YB Khairul Firdaus bin Akbar Khan and attended by various media, influencers, and travel industry representatives from nearly ten countries. The Malaysian government aims to boost tourism and shopping experiences, partnering with Mastercard to promote Malaysia as a top shopping destination and stimulate the national economy, with an expected travel income of up to RM 102.7 billion (approximately NT$706 billion) in 2024.
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