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The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Investment Commission approved NT$73.95 billion in offshore wind investments by Danish and Dutch companies. Foreign interest in Taiwan’s green energy market is growing.
Companies mentioned：Orsted Wind Power TW Holding A/S、Mit Hai Long Wind Power B.V.、保瑞薬業、智邦科技、光宝科技、鴻勁精密、合庫金控、日月光半導体、樺漢科技、神雲科技
南亞科 was reported by 12 brokerages for NT$47.68 million in failed settlements amid sharp market volatility, highlighting rising risks from leveraged investing.
Companies mentioned：南亞科、中國信託、富邦高雄、國泰高雄、口袋、國泰新莊、國泰敦二、永豐金、聯邦三重、台新信義、富邦經紀、國泰台中、國泰敦南
Chang Hwa Bank has received approval from the Financial Supervisory Commission to establish a representative office in Phoenix, its third location in the United States, strengthening financial support for Taiwanese businesses and the semiconductor industry.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Taiwanese functional materials maker 八貫 reported a 125% year-on-year increase in after-tax net profit for the second quarter of 2026, a record high. Outdoor and medical products drove growth.
The World Gold Council said global central banks’ gold purchases early in the year were far below expectations. Although demand recovered in the second quarter, full-year purchases may still decline, affecting the gold market.
Companies mentioned：Metals Focus Ltd.
Qualcomm’s financial outlook fell short of market expectations, and its shares dropped 4.42% in premarket trading. The shift to Apple’s own data center chips is accelerating revenue declines, while rising memory costs are also taking a toll. Its transition to AI and data centers will be key.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Intel、NVIDIA、Bernstein、TD Cowen、LSEG
OpenAI’s annualized revenue in July showed strong growth, exceeding its second-quarter level. GPT-5.6 and Codex are driving growth, while competition with Anthropic and Chinese companies is intensifying.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、月之暗面、NVIDIA
華安 subsidiary Yuanhua Intelligent Medicine has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Switzerland’s Medvisis to jointly advance drug development using an AI platform, strengthening Taiwan-Switzerland biotech ties and carrying international strategic significance.
Companies mentioned：Medvisis
Chunghwa Telecom and FarEasTone took part in 2026 AI WAVE SHOW, showcasing multiple AI solutions to help businesses transform and upgrade. The move highlights Taiwanese telecom operators’ active investment in AI applications and efforts to strengthen industrial competitiveness.
Companies mentioned：AWS、Microsoft Azure、Google Cloud
中華航空 will resume its direct Taoyuan-Chongqing route on October 28, with flights operating once each on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said airlines may decide their routes independently as long as they fall within their traffic rights, and the government will not intervene.
Companies mentioned：中華航空、長榮航空
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it had destroyed 3 F-35 fighter jets in a missile attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan. Jordan announced that it had successfully intercepted the missiles, leaving the two sides' claims at odds.
Companies mentioned：ロッキード・マーティン
5 years after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, international isolation and extreme poverty persist, while repression, especially of women, has worsened. The 国際危機グループ called for continued support.
Companies mentioned：国際危機グループ
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an called for the government to be brought down, sending ripples through the political world. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang warned of the risks of martial law and legislators being detained, highlighting the dangers of the political situation.
Ukraine's reformist defense minister Fedorov was dismissed, prompting protests across the country. He revealed that he had been removed because military procurement reforms blocked interest groups from earning $100 million. The episode symbolizes the clash between political corruption and reform.
南亞科 incurred NT$47.68 million in failed settlements after Taiwan stocks plunged on July 28, marking the 11th such case involving a listed company this year. The incident reflects rising risks from leveraged investing, with memory stocks among the hardest hit.
Companies mentioned：南亞科、華邦電、旺宏、佳必琪、新日興、欣興、華通、國巨、友達、禾伸堂、金居
A junior Taiwan Interior Ministry civil servant was questioned by Chinese national security agents in Fujian for 7 hours. Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh warned civil servants of the risks of traveling to mainland China. From 2024 to 2026, 402 Taiwanese traveling to mainland China were detained or went missing, with risks rising sharply.
The Kaohsiung City Government will hold its inaugural international breaking competition at Weiwuying in August 2026, inviting four world champions, including a 2-time Paris Olympic gold medalist. The total prize pool is NT$1.5 million. The event aims to raise Kaohsiung’s international profile and promote street dance.
Murakami Munetaka of the MLB's シカゴ・ホワイトソックス hit 23 home runs in 72 games during his rookie year, surpassing Shohei Ohtani's rookie-year record of 22. His future performance is drawing attention.
Companies mentioned：MLB、シカゴ・ホワイトソックス、ロサンゼルス・エンゼルス、トロント・ブルージェイズ
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake in Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture killed 34 people. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry launched a relief fundraiser, with President Lai Ching-te and other officials each donating NT$200,000, demonstrating the deep ties between Taiwan and Japan.
Companies mentioned：財團法人國際合作發展基金會、日本台灣交流協會、華航、台積電
Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior petitioned the Constitutional Court to dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party as unconstitutional. The stated reasons include threats to national security and democratic institutions, with the party's ties to China and alleged involvement of organized crime groups also drawing scrutiny.
Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng donated 500,000 yen for disaster relief in response to the powerful earthquake in Kumamoto. The gesture reflects the deep ties between Kaohsiung and Kumamoto since they became sister cities in 2017, and their precious bond of mutual support, especially in times of disaster.
Companies mentioned：台積電
高雄市政府海洋局 held an event to show care for foreign crew members, combining legal briefings with health services and drawing more than 300 participants. The event demonstrated its commitment to human rights and sustainability at international fishing ports.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府海洋局、遠洋漁業三大公會、小港醫院、漁業署、移民署、海巡署
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai expressed condolences to Kumamoto Prefecture Governor Takashi Kimura and Kumamoto Mayor Kazufumi Onishi, and donated 15 million yen to support post-disaster recovery. The city also opened a donation account and called on the public to support the affected areas in Kumamoto.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府、熊本縣政府、熊本市政府
The Tzu Chi Foundation and Harvard University jointly held the “Brightening the Mind — An Immersive Exhibition of Buddhist Culture and Art” at the National Science and Technology Museum. Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended and praised the fusion of technology and the humanities. The integration of cultural preservation and AI technology is drawing attention.
Companies mentioned：慈濟基金會、哈佛大學認知美學媒體實驗室
Several Taiwan stocks have been designated as disposition stocks after steep declines, and the resulting lack of liquidity has raised market concerns. The Financial Supervisory Commission said it is studying reforms to the system in response to changes in market structure.
The number of detected drug-impaired driving cases in Taiwan rose 181% year on year, putting pressure on enforcement systems. Taoyuan Deputy Mayor Su Chun-pin sounded the alarm, and the Executive Yuan instructed 4 ministries to review the issue.
Bulgaria is considering acquiring used fighter jets following delays in deliveries of F-16V aircraft, but opposition parties have objected to the option of older MiG-29s. The debate highlights the dilemmas NATO members face in modernizing their defenses.
Companies mentioned：ロッキード・マーティン
Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui has proposed comprehensive youth policies covering employment, entrepreneurship, housing and mental health. She emphasized policy comprehensiveness, central-local cooperation and food safety, demonstrating a commitment to youth development.
The Executive Yuan has formally recognized the Siraya as Taiwan’s 17th legally recognized Indigenous group. Lai Jui-lung visited a community in Neimen, stressing the need to deepen cultural revitalization and local development to make Kaohsiung more diverse and vibrant.
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Companies mentioned：衛福部、司法院
The Kaohsiung City Government's Youth Bureau is promoting the “Da-gang Youth Workplace Internship and Transition Program” to help young people move smoothly into the workplace and help companies secure talent. The bureau recently visited 聯合骨科器材股份有限公司 to learn about its talent development and internship programs. This year, it also introduced a “Conversion to Full-Time Employment Retention Bonus,” offering young people who complete an internship and remain as full-time employees for at least 3 months a bonus of up to 10,000 yen.
Companies mentioned：聯合骨科器材股份有限公司
The Kaohsiung City Government sent a tourism delegation of 60 people to South Korea under the theme “Vibrant Kaohsiung,” seeking to strengthen cooperation with AREX, KATA, CJ ENM and others. With the South Korean market poised for growth, the city is promoting cooperation in transportation, tourism and culture.
Companies mentioned：AREX、KATA、CJ ENM、首爾観光協会（STA）
高雄市政府社會局 has partnered with 23 disability groups to launch “Moonlit Craftsmanship, Great Kaohsiung Gifts” for the Autumn Festival, supporting employment and independence for artisans with disabilities. The event features gift sales and interactions with pop-up shop managers, and incorporates AI digital content to help consumers learn the artisans’ stories.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府社會局、台鋼雄鷹Wing Stars
Taichung ranked first nationwide in 5 economic indicators in the second quarter of year 115, and has had at least 4 indicators among the top performers for 21 consecutive quarters. AI, semiconductors, population growth and commercial investment are driving growth.
Companies mentioned：志聖工業、大立光、漢神洲際、iFG遠雄廣場、水湳超巨蛋
Huasheng Technology signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s Sugars to integrate AI vision chips and high-speed interconnect technology, jointly developing image transmission solutions for five major AI application areas and accelerating commercialization.
Companies mentioned：Sugars
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an named Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai as a candidate for the next premier, prompting councilor candidate Chang Yi-li to criticize the move as political maneuvering. She questioned whether it was part of positioning for 2028 and urged a return to city governance.
I-Shou University alumni Jin He-ya and Chen Da-hao have been appointed the youngest members of the Kaohsiung City Indigenous Peoples Commission. They are promoting the transmission of youth culture and connections between campuses and Indigenous communities through music and crafts, bringing young people's perspectives into policymaking.
FiiO Technology has established a “Robotics Innovation Center” in Kaohsiung Software Park. Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended the unveiling, highlighting Kaohsiung’s strengths in smart manufacturing and AI development as it seeks to attract technology investment.
Amid debate over installing surveillance cameras in medical institutions, experts say institutional safeguards are urgently needed to balance privacy and medical safety, rather than holding “witch hunt”-style public trials.
Companies mentioned：愛爾麗、東吳大学法学院、台湾医事法学会