7/11 Typhoon Holiday in Tainan: The public is highly focused on the typhoon holiday announced for July 11 in Tainan City, Taiwan, reflecting planning for disruptions.
Archived Pulse in Taiwan
Country pulse digest
Friday, July 10, 2026
Archived Pulse in Taiwan
Taiwan's searches show heightened concern about the approaching Typhoon Bavi and related typhoon holiday plans, alongside active following of major sporting events like Spain vs Belgium football matches.
Active topics
24
Search volume
285K
Leading topic
Weather
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Weather25% (6)
Sports21% (5)
Culture17% (4)
Politics13% (3)
Money8% (2)
Technology8% (2)
Entertainment4% (1)
World4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Taiwan are searching with intents to plan and prepare for upcoming typhoon impacts, notably making arrangements around the official typhoon holiday and tracking Typhoon Bavi's progress. Concurrently, curiosity-driven debate and following characterize sports-related searches around major football matches, where fans seek analyses, live updates, and betting information. Explanatory intent is evident in technology and political topic searches, where users want to understand complex subjects such as optical communications and political reforms. Cultural interest is fueled by following celebrity news and remembering notable figures.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Tracking Typhoon Bavi: People are actively following the development and impact of Typhoon Bavi with updates on warnings and emergency responses.
Spain vs Belgium Football Match: Interest surges around the Spain vs Belgium football match, including debates and betting activities tied to the game.
Rising Interest in Optical Communication: There is increasing curiosity about optical communication technology and its applications in Taiwan.
IU and Lee Jong-suk Relationship Ends: IU and Lee Jong-suk's breakup has prompted significant public attention related to their personal and cultural influence.
Focus on Taiwanese Political and Social Issues: Political topics including mayoral races and national security law issues are under public scrutiny.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Taiwan
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneyNew
skhyv
SK Hynix's debut on the Nasdaq has drawn significant attention due to a strong stock rise driven by increasing demand for AI-related memory chips.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
skhysk hynixsk hynix adr
02
WeatherNew
7/11颱風假
People are searching about the typhoon holiday announced for July 11 in Tainan City, Taiwan, amid increased interest in local weather conditions and school/work closures.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
7/11停班停課彰化 停 班 停課臺南市
03
WeatherDeclining
巴 威
Users are following the development of Typhoon Bavi, tracking warnings, weather updates, and associated emergency actions in Taiwan and China.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 75%
颱風動態張 善政台风巴威
04
SportsDeclining
西班牙 對 比利時
Searches about the Spain vs Belgium match are rising, with audiences interested in sports analyses and betting activities connected to the game.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 75%
西班牙對比利時西班牙比利時西班牙
05
TechnologyDeclining
光 通訊
People in Taiwan are increasingly searching for information on optical communication technology.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 75%
光通訊
06
WeatherNew
angin topan bavi
Searches increased sharply in Taiwan for 'angin topan bavi' as people seek updates about Typhoon Bavi.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
07
WeatherNew
typhoon bavi (typhoon no. 9)
There is a surge in searches about Typhoon Bavi (Typhoon No. 9) in Taiwan as the storm approaches or impacts the region.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
08
CulturePeaking
iu
IU and Lee Jong-suk ended their four-year public relationship, prompting significant public interest.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
09
PoliticsDeclining
黃暐瀚
Political and social issues in Taiwan, including mayoral races and security law concerns, are under focus.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 75%
台北市市长
10
CultureDeclining
徐熙媛
Fans and family commemorate Barbie Hsu's legacy with a memorial statue unveiling.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 75%
11
EntertainmentDeclining
陳子鴻
陳子鴻's popularity surged as Jody Chiang announced new performance dates, sparking renewed interest in related entertainment events.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 75%
12
SportsDeclining
林克謙
林克謙 drew attention due to notable baseball pitcher movements and related competitive news in Japan and the USA.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume down 75%
投手
Money / Following | 2 days ago
skhyv
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 5K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
SK Hynix rises 13% in Nasdaq debut. Chairman tells CNBC 'demand is enormous' - CNBC
SK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion in Biggest Foreign Debut in US - Bloomberg.com
Chip giant SK Hynix jumps 14% in US market debut - Yahoo Finance
SK Hynix stock soars in Nasdaq debut as U.S. traders seek to cash in on AI-fueled memory chip boom - Fast Company
SK Hynix’s stock scores double-digit pop in Nasdaq debut - MarketWatch
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.