Weekly report in Taiwan
The country in one read
Across 7 daily reads, Taiwan’s attention moved through Ibm, Jude Bellingham, and Sam Neill. IBM's stock experienced a historic crash of over 23% after issuing a second-quarter earnings warning, causing alarm among investors and impacting market confidence. In Taiwan, searches around Jude Bellingham reflected a need to keep up with events as they unfolded. Sam Neill, renowned for his role in 'Jurassic Park,' has died at age 78, prompting many to revisit his notable career. Across the full search record, following was the dominant behavior: people were most often trying to keep up with events as they unfolded.
A defining thread
01IBM's stock experienced a historic crash of over 23% after issuing a second-quarter earnings warning, causing alarm among investors and impacting market confidence.
A defining thread
02In Taiwan, searches around Jude Bellingham reflected a need to keep up with events as they unfolded.
A defining thread
03Sam Neill, renowned for his role in 'Jurassic Park,' has died at age 78, prompting many to revisit his notable career.
How search was used
04Following represented 39.6% of recorded attention. The dominant need was to keep up with events as they unfolded.
How the week unfolded
MondayJul 13 · Jul 13
The week opened on Monday with its first clear signal. In Taiwan, public interest surges around labor development policies, typhoon and earthquake worries, fitness facility demand, cultural festivals, and corporate stock activity. There is a mixture of concern over safety and economic issues along with cultural engagement and lifestyle planning.
TuesdayJul 14 · Jul 14
By Tuesday, attention had begun to shift. Current trends in Taiwan show a mixed sentiment with high public interest in economic shifts including the stock market drop, active engagement in sports particularly the France versus Spain football match, concerns about severe weather phenomena.
WednesdayJul 15 · Jul 15
Midweek brought another turn in the conversation. In Taiwan, the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between England and Argentina is the top trending topic, with massive interest in live coverage.
ThursdayJul 16 · Jul 16
Thursday added a new layer to the week’s curiosity. Queries about the iPhone17 have increased sharply, particularly concerning health warnings associated with its use.
FridayJul 17 · Jul 17
As Friday arrived, attention moved again. Interest in financial instruments tied to Taiwan’s semiconductor sector and new ETFs is rising substantially, reflecting optimism and buying intent among investors.
Top regional searches
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Jul 19
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This report details what people in Taiwan were curious about the week of July 13, 2026 to July 19, 2026. This weekly search trends report brings together the questions, news events, people, stories, and topics that drew attention across Taiwan, including daily search summaries, leading searches by category, top regional searches, and the daily shifts that shaped the week's curiosity.
Current country weekSaturdayJul 18 · Jul 18
The weekend began with a different focus. Taiwan's search trends reveal a surge in sports interests centered on football events like France vs England matches and FIFA news. Cultural curiosity about 天赦日 traditions is notable. Entertainment figures including Baibingbing and 尹乃菁 are trending.
SundayJul 19 · Jul 19
By Sunday, the week’s final read had come into view. Taiwan's search trends show heightened engagement with the World Cup, political topics like 'One China,' and robust interest in investment vehicles. Health concerns about strokes are rising alongside entertainment buzz around celebrities. Environmental worries emerge over local waterways.
SportsFollowing
People are searching to follow the live broadcast and updates of the England vs. Argentina football match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
MoneyBuying
00403A is a newly listed Taiwan ETF that has seen a 600% growth in interest, with related searches focusing on other Taiwan ETFs like 0050 and 00631L.
MoneyBuying
Taiwanese interest in the TSMC ADR and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has doubled, reflecting a curiosity about semiconductor-related US stock investments.
WeatherWorrying
There is rising concern about the weather and seismic activity related to Typhoon Haishen and frequent earthquakes near Japan's Tokara Islands.
