Bringing people together through basketball! Petrochemical Division Neighborly Cup tips off in a spirited showdown
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
CPC Corporation’s Petrochemical Division held the Neighborly Cup basketball tournament, inviting residents, businesses and students from Linyuan to take part and highlighting the close ties between the company and the community.
N700ST next-generation high-speed train arrives at Kaohsiung Port; Chen Chi-mai says it marks urban transformation and deepens Taiwan-Japan ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Next-generation N700ST trains for Taiwan's high-speed rail arrived at Kaohsiung Port from Japan, where an event was held symbolizing urban development and deeper Japan-Taiwan ties.
Indigenous, pop and Hakka music collide! Longitudinal Valley HAKKA Music Festival opens in Hualien; submissions for songwriting contest accepted starting today
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An orchestra gala for the “2026縱谷HAKKA音樂節” was held in Hualien County, featuring 范逸臣 and others. The fusion of multicultural music highlighted cultural coexistence. Entries for the creative competition are open until Sept. 18.
Paiwan people seal a shared commitment with “paparevetjek”; 《TAKAO豐潮》 showcases the vibrant appeal of Paiwan culture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Indigenous Peoples Commission hosted a Paiwan-focused event under 《TAKAO豐潮》. Community members turned out despite the rain and wind, showcasing cultural heritage and solidarity in the city, with significant social and cultural meaning.
Confidential presidential expenses entirely cut and frozen, “available spending reduced to 0”; Presidential Office responds: using budgets as political tools crosses constitutional boundaries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Legislative Yuan froze the entire 30 million yen in the Presidential Office's confidential national affairs fund, leaving zero available funds. The Presidential Office criticized the move as turning the budget into a political tool and called it a constitutional overreach.
Why did the lawyer accused of defrauding 慈濟 write “DPP 1 million”? Huang Yang-ming reveals her aim: to warn the DPP, “Do you dare prosecute me?”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chen Yu-hsuan, former chair of the Changhua Bar Association, is suspected of defrauding 慈濟 of 1 billion in vaccine funds. A note reading “DPP 1 million” sparked political speculation, with media personality Huang Yang-ming seeing it as a warning to the DPP.
Hails Shen Po-yang’s ability to transform Taipei; Hsiao Bi-khim says the central government should implement policies while local government must not obstruct them
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended a Shen Po-yang support group event and publicly backed his Taipei mayoral bid, stressing the importance of central-local cooperation for smooth municipal governance and praising Shen’s expertise and problem-solving skills.
Is the semiconductor industry’s pull creating a talent shortage? Lee Hung-yuan reveals 1 crisis the government “doesn’t dare face”: 2 industries severely short of workers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Growth at 台積電 has allowed the semiconductor industry to monopolize talent, causing severe labor shortages in other industries. Former Interior Minister 李鴻源 criticized the government for its inadequate response.
Chen Shih-chung mocks Chiang Wan-an for attacking the central government: “Nobody responds even when he talks”; says he should stop. Taipei City Government fires back: “You can’t even handle national affairs”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Political Affairs Commissioner 陳時中 criticized Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安, saying his criticism of the central government over the oil product issue should “go only so far.” Taipei City pushed back, accusing the central government of “covering up” the issue.
Does a 23,000 drop in nonfarm jobs sound an alarm? Chen Feng-hsin reveals a potential U.S. economic crisis: Treasury debt is more frightening than not raising interest rates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. nonfarm employment fell by 23,000 in July, dampening market expectations for interest rate hikes. 陳鳳馨 sounded a warning about rising long-term U.S. Treasury yields, saying they matter more than the employment statistics.
Reveals that the CCP wanted to “occupy the Legislative Yuan” as early as 2024; Ming Chu-cheng laments Taiwan is under attack from within and without: Legislative Yuan arguments mirror the CCP’s
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese political scientist 明居正 warned that the Chinese Communist Party has been seeking to occupy the Legislative Yuan as a “strategic high ground” since 2024. He said some forces within Taiwan have made statements aligning with the CCP's claims, and that pressure from both inside and outside Taiwan is intensifying.
Does the CCP’s military interference in elections backfire and make it the “best campaign helper”? Ming Chu-cheng reveals its real aim: what it cares about
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China's military intimidation has backfired in Taiwan's elections, with candidates it does not support winning. 明居正 said the real goal is to send the international community a message of “opposition to Taiwan independence and restraint.”
Scam gangs turn to elementary and junior high school students, using IG to borrow phone numbers and steal verification codes, exposing security gaps in telecom billing services
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A scam group targeted elementary and junior high school students nationwide, creating fake accounts on Instagram to trick them into handing over phone numbers and verification codes, then misusing them for carrier-billed payments. Action by parents and the government is urgently needed.
Hakka charm fills Huangpu military dependents’ village: “YOUNG時客” brings Hakka culture to life with indigo dyeing, treasure hunts, music and a market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The “黃埔YOUNG時客” cultural arts festival was held at Huangpu New Village in Fengshan, Kaohsiung, offering the public hands-on experiences of Hakka culture through treasure hunts, indigo dyeing, music and a market. Organizers hope to deepen local cultural ties and attract families.
“雄爭舞鬥” kicks off with a bang! HRC Sniper Force wins the title and a ticket to the BOTY world finals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the opening day of “2026雄爭舞鬥” in Kaohsiung, HRC Sniper Force won the breaking crew competition and secured a place in the BOTY world finals. International judges also took part, advancing the international profile of youth culture.
Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation adopts agile management to weather storms and handle 400,000 bags in a single day; Wu Fang-ming wins global top CEO award
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation adopted agile management and a digital picking system, greatly boosting sorting efficiency. General Manager Wu Fang-ming received a global top agile CEO award, highlighting the importance of smart transformation in the agricultural supply chain.
Look up to see 15 meteors streak across the night sky! Lala Mountain promotes “stargazing right outside your homestay”; Dark Sky Association combines astronomy with gender equality
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwan Dark Sky Association held an event at Lalashan combining astronomy and gender equality, themed around the Perseid meteor shower and the myth of Medusa. It also promoted efforts to address light pollution and create a safe stargazing environment.
Will the cost of extending high-speed rail to Yilan approach that of the western main line? Lee Hung-yuan points to 1 budget blind spot: Cabinet approved it without an environmental impact assessment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Executive Yuan approved the 352.1 billion yen high-speed rail extension to Yilan plan, but former Interior Minister 李鴻源 criticized its budget scale and the lack of an environmental assessment. The dispute centers on construction costs approaching those of the western corridor.
Cathay Life’s Tainan regional office brings the fun to Family Happiness Day; 21 units join in, with more than 600,000 worth of prizes given away
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Cathay Life’s Tainan regional office held Family Happiness Day, drawing nearly 2,000 participants from 21 units. A range of activities and more than 600,000 in prizes strengthened employees’ sense of belonging and family support.
Four civil defense support groups back Lai Jui-lung! “Four-way protection” plan to boost civil defense resilience by strengthening equipment, smart technology, rights and youth involvement
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung established four civil defense support groups and proposed a “four-way protection” policy to strengthen the civil defense system through equipment, smart technology, rights and youth involvement, boosting the city’s resilience.
Ko Chih-en takes her “five-strength agriculture” and Yancheng old-town renewal proposals to the grassroots, seeking a new path for Kaohsiung from farm marketing to urban governance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en proposed “five-strength agriculture” and the renewal of Yancheng’s old town, aiming to connect the agricultural production and sales chain and revitalize the city to open up a new path for Kaohsiung’s development.
AI can do more than chat—it can help with work! Aiwan AI book club holds a talk in Zhubei; industry, government and academia experts reveal future opportunities and build a collaborative learning hub
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Aiwan AI book club held a forum in Zhubei, bringing together experts from industry, government and academia to discuss how AI can assist with work and urban development. The event promoted collaborative learning and practical AI skills.
Shoppers sing “粉紅超跑” during campaign walk through Wugu Market; Su Chiao-hui proposes a convention center, urban renewal and expanded public childcare
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui received an enthusiastic response from the public while campaigning in Wugu and proposed a convention center, urban renewal and childcare policies, stressing the need to boost the city’s competitiveness and create a family-friendly environment.
Building a supportive workplace and investing in sustainable talent: CTBC wins the HR Asia “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” award for the ninth time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
CTBC Financial Holding has received the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” award from HR Asia for nine consecutive years, in recognition of its workplace culture and talent development and its long-term commitment to employee well-being.
Chang San-cheng visits Taitung Railway Art Village and recalls the Guanghua Express, revealing his family connection: “A family member once served as a section chief on the Hualien-Taitung line”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng led a delegation to visit Taitung, toured the Railway Art Village and shared his family’s ties to the Hualien-Taitung railway. The visit promoted tourism and agricultural cooperation between the two areas and strengthened intercounty exchanges.
Controversy erupts after a five-star flag is mistakenly displayed during International Month at the Dayuan Parent-Child Center; Taoyuan City Government apologizes and says “political witch hunts” are unnecessary
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Dayuan Parent-Child Center in Taoyuan sparked controversy after mistakenly using a five-star flag during an International Month event. The city government apologized and removed the content, while criticizing politicians for exploiting the incident. The episode highlights the challenge of balancing public childcare and political sensitivities.
Car rear-ends another vehicle and flees on National Freeway 1’s Wuyang elevated section; 3 undocumented migrant workers detained and handed over to the Specialized Operations Corps
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 3 Vietnamese undocumented migrant workers involved in the crash
The accident occurred at 5:42 p.m. today
The Zhongli section of the Wuyang elevated road, southbound at kilometer 64.2
China’s National Development and Reform Commission: Strictly enforce “battery-included scrapping” rules for new energy vehicles
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Establish a comprehensive, closed-loop system for recycling and reusing solid waste from new energy vehicles, lithium batteries and solar cells by 2030
Entire budget for the Presidential Office’s confidential expenses cut or frozen; Presidential Office says budget authority is being used as a political tool
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The current annual allocation of NT$30 million
Cut NT$10 million from the NT$30 million budget for confidential expenses
Dragged down by the “AI stock guru” blowup! Jane Street reportedly loses $15 billion in July
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. proprietary trading giant Jane Street reported a loss of about $15 billion in July after the collapse of the AI-related Situational Awareness fund and a sharp drop in AI stocks. It was the company's first monthly loss in about 10 years, drawing attention to its risk management.
Ivy League school makes a huge space bet! Harvard reveals $2.2 billion SpaceX stake
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Harvard University holds shares worth $2.2 billion in SpaceX after investing early in the company. This is the university's largest single stock holding and has attracted attention as a successful investment in a high-growth venture.
Companies mentioned：Harvard Management Company、SpaceX、California University Investment Department、University of North Carolina、Washington University in St. Louis
This week’s trading watch: Fed meeting minutes, preliminary PMI readings from various countries, and Japan’s GDP and inflation data
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
This week will bring the release of the U.S. Fed meeting minutes, PMIs from various countries, Japan's GDP and inflation data, and Chinese economic data. It is an important week for markets to assess monetary policy and economic trends.
Global orders for secondhand books surge; mysterious bulk buyer may be an AI company
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Mysterious waves of bulk orders, reportedly involving AI companies, have been arriving at used bookstores in the UK, the U.S. and elsewhere. The orders cover an eclectic range of topics, but may be aimed at collecting data for AI training.
OpenAI IPO delayed! Internal chaos: repeated restructuring and a string of senior departures
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
OpenAI's IPO has been postponed until next year, amid reports of a series of senior executive departures and the disbanding of its safety team. Frequent reorganizations have dampened internal morale, and the company also risks being overtaken by competitors. The situation has implications for the balance between governance and growth across the AI industry.
Anthropic Claude AI-generated watermarking technology details revealed! How do you add it? Can it be removed?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic published details of its text watermarking technology for Claude. It embeds signals naturally in AI-generated text, making it possible to verify the AI's involvement. However, the signals can be easily removed by rewriting the text.
Anthropic reportedly eyeing an IPO as soon as October! Valuation could reach $2 trillion, potentially surpassing SpaceX
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI startup Anthropic could go public in October 2026 at a valuation of $2 trillion, surpassing SpaceX. Rapid revenue growth in the enterprise market and multiple massive funding rounds have driven its valuation higher, making it the most valuable unicorn in the AI sector.
Nagoya puppet theater troupe ゆめみトランク plans to produce an interactive crime-prevention puppet show that teaches children to “notice, refuse, and escape”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Information on “approaches, stalking, and other behavior targeting children under 16”
BE:FIRST to release new album “BE:4U” on Tuesday, Nov. 3, marking the 5th anniversary of their debut；the album will feature 13 tracks, including new songs, and “MTV Unplugged: BE:FIRST” will also be released on video and audio
STPR’s new group “とぅるりぷ” announces 4th solo concert, “Masquerade Kiss”! Following their first Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour, the group will show further growth at their 4th solo concert!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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A 2-day event on Oct. 11 (Sun.) and 12 (Mon., public holiday), 2026