Severe flooding and mudslides causing deaths in Japan and Jakarta: Severe flooding and mudslides in Japan and Jakarta have caused deaths and missing persons, raising safety concerns.
Archived Pulse in Taiwan
Country pulse digest
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Archived Pulse in Taiwan
In Taiwan, trending searches reveal concerns over severe flooding in Japan and Indonesia, increased attention on semiconductor acquisitions enhancing AI capabilities, and heightened interest in international football events.
Active topics
24
Search volume
189K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports38% (9)
Money21% (5)
Politics13% (3)
Culture8% (2)
Weather4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
World4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Taiwan are driven by a variety of intents in these trending topics. Worry and safety concerns underlie searches about flooding and earthquakes in nearby Japan and Indonesia, seeking information on risks and responses. Follow intent motivates attention on technology acquisitions and sports events, reflecting desires to stay updated on innovations and nation-related pride through football. Explaining intent governs financial and political topics, as searchers seek clarity on dividend distributions, market fluctuations, and ruling party dynamics. Remembering intent is seen in tributes to the late Akihiro Miwa, indicating cultural respect.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Onsemi expands physical AI capabilities through Synaptics acquisition: Onsemi's acquisition of Synaptics reflects strategic moves to boost AI chip presence, especially in China.
Argentine national football team and Messi trending during international games: Interest spikes in the Argentine national football team and Messi amid key international matches.
Rising curiosity about dividends for stock code 0056 in Taiwan: Taiwanese searches focus on stock dividend schedules for '0056' financial instruments.
Tributes to Akihiro Miwa surge after his passing: Taiwanese honor the legacy of Akihiro Miwa, iconic Japanese drag queen and voice actor, following his death.
Global market volatility highlighted by 'Black Monday' trading declines: The term 'Black Monday' relates to significant global stock market drops and shifts in company valuations.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Taiwan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsDeclining
32強賽程表
Search interest around '32強賽程表' reflects attention to South Korea's World Cup schedule and related events including sports results and social issues.
10K+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 13 days ago
洪明甫南韓世足的淘汰賽
02
WeatherDeclining
淹 水
Heavy rain has caused severe flooding and mudslides in parts of Japan and Jakarta, resulting in deaths and missing persons.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
豪雨
03
TechnologyDeclining
安森 美
Onsemi's acquisition of Synaptics aims to expand its position in physical AI and intelligent systems amid strategic moves in China.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
04
SportsDeclining
阿根廷國家足球隊
The Argentine national football team and iconic player Messi are trending topics amid notable international matches and sports events.
20K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 13 days ago
約旦 對 阿根廷約旦對阿根廷梅西
05
MoneyDeclining
0056 配 息
The search on '0056 配 息' reflects interest in dividend distribution of a specific stock or financial instrument in Taiwan, which has spiked recently.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
0056
06
CultureDeclining
美輪明宏
People are searching about Akihiro Miwa to remember and honor the recently deceased Japanese drag queen and iconic voice actor.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
07
MoneyDeclining
黑色 星期 一
The search relates to the significant shifts in corporate market capitalizations around the world on a notably negative market day called 'Black Monday.'
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
市值
08
WorldDeclining
中國
Searches on '中國' surged due to recent developments including China's advances in AI cybersecurity and responses to EU trade freezes amidst an earthquake in Sichuan.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
09
LifeDeclining
紀慧文
The rising searches for '紀慧文' relate to recent earthquakes in Japan causing injuries, and preparations for natural disaster responses on Mount Fuji.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
蝴蝶谷山難落石吳水丕
10
PoliticsDeclining
執政 黨
The term '執政黨' refers to the ruling party in Taiwan, currently drawing increased attention with a 1,000% search growth.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
執政黨
11
EntertainmentDeclining
網飛
Netflix saw a spike in interest in Taiwan, driven by news about popular shows, cancellations, and upcoming projects starring well-known actors.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
12
PoliticsDeclining
阮慕驊
Searches for '阮慕驊' increased significantly in Taiwan, indicating public interest in this political figure or related news.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 13 days ago
Sports / Following | 14 days ago
32強賽程表
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 13 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 10K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 13 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
RIP #南韓 #網紅 #李珠熙 #am730 - facebook.com
《經濟》南韓5月失業率2.9% 就業人數按年減少4萬Forex - News Content - aastocks.com
ROK, U.S. troops ready for potential chemical, biological, nuclear assaults - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM
Mini-skirts no longer illegal in South Korea 迷你裙在南韓合法囉 - Taipei Times
墨西哥 1 - 0 南韓：最終比分、結果、賽事回顧、統計資料表、統計資料 - Yahoo運動
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.