Top trend: Military and public sector salary hikes: Military, public service, and education salary adjustments dominate Taiwan's recent search interest, reflecting significant public engagement with pay
Archived Pulse in Taiwan
Country pulse digest
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Archived Pulse in Taiwan
Taiwanese searches highlight major concerns about government salary adjustments in the public sector, edible oil market developments, and investment insights into local companies. Diplomatic issues with Kenya and updates on U.S. politics also garner strong attention.
Active topics
20
Search volume
77.5K
Leading topic
Money
Attention mix
What the country is searching
20
Money40% (8)
Politics20% (4)
Entertainment10% (2)
World10% (2)
Technology5% (1)
Weather5% (1)
Sports5% (1)
Culture5% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Taiwan are seeking information primarily to follow and debate significant economic policies like public sector salary raises and universal cash distributions, reflecting active public engagement and concern over financial impacts. Investor-related queries, such as those about Innolux’s stock targets and copper foil market trends, indicate a strong intent to follow market developments for investment decisions. The diplomatic issue with Kenya’s refusal of Taiwanese passports motivates explanatory searches, as users seek to understand the geopolitical context and travel consequences.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Surge in edible oil news: Edible oil news, especially soybean salad oil, attracts widespread attention amid consumer concerns about market conditions.
Focus on Innolux stock targets: Investors closely follow Innolux (群創)'s target stock price, signaling active engagement with market forecasts.
Taiwan-Kenya passport recognition issue: Kenya's refusal to recognize Taiwanese passports prompts searches to understand diplomatic tensions and travel implications.
Trump-related political interest rises: Donald Trump's activities and political statements spark increased searches in Taiwan, highlighting interest in U.S. politics.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Taiwan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
EntertainmentDeclining
playstation
People are searching about PlayStation-related news, including physical disc discontinuation, upcoming PlayStation Plus games, and Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders.
2K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 10 days ago
02
MoneyDeclining
軍公教調薪
Military, public service, and education personnel salary adjustments have surged as a top search topic in Taiwan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
軍 公教 加 薪公務員調薪調薪
03
MoneyDeclining
泰山 油 品 新聞
There is substantial interest in news related to edible oils, especially soybean salad oil, in Taiwan.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
大豆沙拉油沙拉油油
04
MoneyDeclining
群 創 目標 價
Investors are actively following stock price target information for the Taiwanese company Innolux (群創).
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
05
WorldDeclining
肯 亞 拒絕 台灣 護照
People are searching to understand why Kenya refuses to recognize Taiwanese passports amid growing attention on Taiwan and Kenya.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
台灣肯 亞
06
PoliticsDeclining
唐納·川普
Searches about Donald Trump have surged as people follow updates on his activities and political events in the United States.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
美國
07
TechnologyDeclining
meta
People are seeking to understand Meta's new ventures in AI computing power and developments related to artificial intelligence and technology products.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
ai
08
MoneyDeclining
銅箔
Interest in copper foil has surged significantly in Taiwan.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
09
MoneyDeclining
2026 普 發 一 萬
There is a growing interest in Taiwan regarding the 2026 universal cash distribution plan.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
10
WeatherDeclining
巴威颱風
Typhoon Bavi is drawing significant attention in Taiwan due to its rapid strengthening and forecast.
2K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 10 days ago
巴威快速增強颱風預測
11
MoneyDeclining
鴻海 除息
Searches center on the term '2317' related to real estate and corporate developments, plus the Taiwanese company Hon Hai and its collaborations.
2K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 10 days ago
2317鴻海除息日 2026鴻海
12
PoliticsDeclining
沈富雄
Interest is focused on Taiwanese politician Shen Fu-hsiung amid controversy and party reform discussions.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 10 days ago
Entertainment / Buying | 10 days ago
playstation
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 10 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 2K+ recorded searches. People are searching to evaluate a purchase or offer.
Last seen 10 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028 - CBS News
PlayStation Plus July 2026 lineup revealed, including a recent Call of Duty to prepare you for Modern Warfare 4 - Polygo…
PlayStation Plus Free Games For July 2026 Revealed - GameSpot
Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July 2026, Headlined by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - IGN Nordic
Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders Begin on June 25 - Rockstar Games
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.