Starlink Opens the Door in Taiwan: Taiwan’s legislature approved amendments to the Telecommunications Management Act that remove key legal barriers for overseas satellite internet providers like SpaceX’s Starlink, easing foreign ownership and local-chair requirements subject to security/public-interest checks—an upgrade that could bolster both civilian and military communications if terrestrial networks are disrupted. Food Safety Overhaul: Taipei says six special municipalities back Cabinet-proposed amendments to the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation, including a tiered monitoring system for food businesses based on size and risk, plus stronger source management and a shared digital information platform after the Central Union Oil scandal. AI Demand Lifts Taiwan Exports: Taiwan’s June export orders hit a record US$95.26 billion, up 59.4% year-on-year, led by ICT and electronics demand tied to AI, high-performance computing, cloud services and servers. TSMC Pricing Power: Nikkei Asia reports TSMC plans chipmaking price hikes of up to 10% starting 2027 to offset rising materials, equipment and overseas plant costs, after a strong Q2 profit surge. NAND Supply Tightness Eases Later: TrendForce forecasts NAND Flash supply will remain constrained through 2026, with balance improving in the latter half of 2027 as process migrations and selective capacity expansions continue. Consumer Oil Lawsuits: Two Taiwanese consumer groups filed separate legal actions over tainted cooking oil containing excessive benzo[a]pyrene, with claims tied to schools potentially reaching NT$6 billion. Chip Rally Lifts Asia: Markets rebounded as chip stocks surged globally, with Taiwan’s Taiex up about 4.2% alongside gains in South Korea and Japan.