Pakistan army chief to visit Iran to promote stronger cooperation between the 2 countries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pakistan Army Chief Munir will lead a delegation to Iran to strengthen bilateral cooperation and regional peace. The visit comes amid regional defense concerns and progress in U.S.-Iran mediation.
Facts
Pakistan Army Chief Munir will lead a delegation to Tehran to promote bilateral cooperation.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the “Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement” in early August.
Pakistan is playing a key role in mediating an end to the U.S.-Iran war.
Rainfall entering its most intense period; heavy rain alert south of Chiayi and in eastern Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A low-pressure zone and southwesterly winds are bringing a threat of heavy rain to areas south of Chiayi and eastern Taiwan. The Central Weather Administration warned that rainfall will be heaviest from tonight through tomorrow morning and urged people to avoid mountainous areas and the coast.
Facts
Rainfall will be most intense from tonight through the first half of tomorrow
Accumulated rainfall in Kaohsiung reaches extremely torrential rain levels
Kaohsiung's accumulated rainfall reached 496.5 millimeters as of 8 p.m.
The low-pressure system over southwestern Taiwan has developed into a tropical depression
Rainfall will gradually ease after the morning of the 25th
卓榮泰: 429 million allocated in 116 to support young and middle-aged people’s mental health, benefiting 100,000 visits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
卓榮泰 announced that the 116 annual general budget totals NT$3.9 trillion, with additional funding for 健保 and a mental health support program for young and middle-aged people. The government aims to implement its Healthy Taiwan policy through primary care.
Facts
The 116 annual budget exceeds NT$3.9 trillion
Public funds provide 健保 with 60 billion
Original健康台灣深耕計畫投入100億
The mental health support program for young and middle-aged people is allocated a further 429 million
An estimated 100,000 visits will benefit
The 116 central government general budget totals NT$3.9266 trillion
The growth rate for the total range of National Health Insurance medical expenses is 2.619%
National Health Insurance funding will exceed NT$1 trillion for the first time
The government has allocated an additional NT$60 billion for 健保
The government will allocate NT$373 billion next year to advance the “New Population Strategy”
Li Teng-hui 2026 concert “1996 Overture” takes the stage! Reimagining 16 classic songs to tell the story of Taiwan’s 30-year democratic journey
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Lee Teng-hui Foundation held the “1996 Overture” concert to mark the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s direct presidential election. Political figures including Tsai Ing-wen and Lin Chia-lung attended. The concert blended a range of musical styles to convey the importance of deepening democracy and civic participation.
Jiupeng rocket veers off course, self-destructs and crashes; Lu De-yun reveals 1 key modern warfare weapon: NCSIST’s development is already outdated
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A trajectory anomaly occurred during a rocket test by 中山科学研究院 at Jiupeng Base, and the rocket self-destructed. Former defense official 盧德允 criticized Taiwan’s ballistic missile technology as “already outdated,” saying it lacked sufficient maneuvering capability.
Not wafer manufacturing! Jensen Huang reveals 台積電’s “strongest capability”; former engineer agrees: no company anywhere can do it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang stressed that 台積電’s real advantage lies in its manufacturing coordination capabilities and trust, not just technology. Former 台積電 engineer Shen Wanjun confirmed that no company anywhere can match this capability, which is its core competitive strength.
Taipei City Government spends 50 million on shade umbrellas, but they will not be finished until winter! Chen Youcheng slams the broken promise: “Where are the umbrellas now that it’s the end of August?”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taipei City Government spent 50 million to install 8 shade umbrellas, originally scheduled for completion by the end of August but now delayed until January 2027. Councilor Chen Youcheng criticized the missed deadline. He is promoting the donation of smart shade equipment by private groups and urging the city government to speed up administrative procedures.
Could U.S. Treasuries be pushed to the brink of collapse by the yen? Lei Chien: The Fed has set up “these 2 mechanisms” as a genuine line of defense
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japan and the United States tried to intervene to strengthen the yen, but pressure from interest rate differentials and energy imports pushed the exchange rate back toward 160 yen. 雷倩 said the United States’ real aim in rescuing the yen was to protect U.S. Treasury bonds, and noted that the FRB was building a firewall with 2 mechanisms, FIMA and SRF.
Child abuse cases at Taipei kindergartens keep emerging! Shen Boyang proposes a “1999 hotline for parents” as a solution, saying the city is doing too little to prevent abuse
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Cases of child abuse at Taipei kindergartens have repeatedly come to light. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Boyang criticized the city government for inadequate prevention measures and proposed setting up a “1999 hotline for parents” and a family education center in every district. The proposals aim to strengthen child abuse reporting and family support systems.
Shigang balloon festival draws huge crowds, with 90,000 visits on opening day; Li Duohui and玖壹壹 take turns bringing the mountain town to life
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Taichung Shigang Balloon Festival drew nearly 90,000 participants on its opening day. Combining hot-air balloons, local culture and musical performances, the event demonstrated its strong appeal as a tourist attraction and brought new energy to the mountain town.
NHI rehabilitation ward pilot program launched; 衛福部台中醫院 leads the way with a “daily life as rehabilitation” care model
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
衛福部台中醫院 is leading the NHI rehabilitation ward pilot program, introducing Japan’s “Ogura Model” to help stroke patients regain daily living skills. The initiative responds to the super-aged society and aims to extend healthy life expectancy and ease the burden on families, serving as a nationwide model.
The spirit of 八二三 is passed on: Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen joins hands with Chiang Chi-chen to hand over the baton; Chiang says he will protect and develop Taichung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen publicly endorsed Legislative Yuan Deputy Speaker Chiang Chi-chen as her successor during an event marking the 68th anniversary of the 八二三 Artillery Battle. Chiang pledged to protect Taichung with the spirit of a soldier and advance major construction projects, emphasizing that the handover must succeed.
Commuters, check now! A “hidden feature” on Metro top-up machines lets you collect cash with one tap; online test shows NT$700 credited instantly after tapping a card
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A hidden feature has been discovered on Taipei Metro top-up machines that lets users collect their TPASS 2.0 frequent-rider cashback in a single payment. Commuters have reported receiving refunds of 700–1,700 yen or more, drawing widespread attention.
Hundreds of dentists back Su Chiao-hui’s support association; denture subsidies increased again: up to NT$80,000 for middle- and low-income households and up to NT$120,000 for low-income households
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Legislator Su Chiao-hui established a dentists’ support association, backed by hundreds of dentists, and announced an increase in denture subsidies for seniors to NT$120,000 for low-income households. She also plans to advance children’s oral health policies, underscoring her commitment to health care equity.
Tomorrow’s weather: Typhoon Saudel takes over! Heavy rain warnings for 17 counties and cities, with “2 days of torrential rain reaching purple alert”; the week’s forecast at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A low-pressure band and strong southwesterly winds brought torrential rain to southern and eastern Taiwan. Rainfall in Kaohsiung exceeded 300 millimeters, and northern Taiwan was also affected as Typhoon Saudel approached. The Central Weather Administration urged people to remain alert.
【Anker Japan】Anker Japan signs top partnership agreement with B.League champions 長崎ヴェルカ, securing logo placement on the chest of the uniform and naming rights inside and outside the home arena
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
The directly operated “Anker Store” will also open 2 locations in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Logo placement on the front chest of the 2026-27 season uniform
【Event report】Education AI Summit 2026 held at the First Members' Office Building of the House of Representatives. About 400 people attended, including members of the Diet and representatives from education, government, businesses, and the student community.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
About 400 people attended, including representatives from education, government, businesses, and the student community.
The “2nd U18 AI Championship” received 237 applications from across Japan
6 teams that passed the document screening and regional preliminaries advanced to the final tournament
Including 23 members of the Diet and staff from their offices
Is Trump’s U.S. economy in “big trouble”? A $40 trillion debt, 6.65% mortgage rates and $5 diesel
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Trump administration faces $40 trillion in debt, mortgage rates of 6.65%, and diesel prices above $5, raising questions about the sustainability of its economic policies. This matters for the budget deficit, inflation, and the impact on elections.
This week’s trading notebook: Nvidia earnings, Warsh’s speech and 3 major PCE hurdles are here
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
This week brings 3 major events: NVIDIA’s earnings, FRB Chair Warsh’s first appearance at Jackson Hole, and PCE inflation data. The sustainability of AI demand and market trends amid high interest rates are in focus.
India’s reliance on Russian oil hits a record high, with daily imports surging to 2.6 million barrels
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
India’s imports of Russian crude oil reached 2.6 million barrels per day, a record high. Supply concerns in the Middle East are a factor, putting energy security in focus.
Hot stock: IET-KY benefits from AI optical communications demand and rising indium phosphide prices; shares gain 22.5% for the week, rising above all moving averages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwanese optical communications semiconductor maker IET-KY is performing well on growing demand from AI data centers and rising prices for indium phosphide (InP) substrates. Its share price rose 22.5% for the week, moving above all of its moving averages.
Nvidia bets $6 billion on “open-weight AI models”! Taking on Chinese AI giants, it could become a competitor to OpenAI and Anthropic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
NVIDIA acquired the technology of AI startup Poolside for $6 billion and brought on more than 100 engineers. It is accelerating development of the open-weight AI model “Nemotron” to compete with Chinese players and OpenAI.
Companies mentioned:Poolside、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、DeepSeek、Moonshot、Z.AI、Mistral、Thinking Machines Lab、Perplexity、Reflection AI
SemiAnalysis: NAND manufacturing is “shifting from tungsten to molybdenum”! “These companies” are poised to benefit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As 3D NAND layers continue to stack higher, a shift in materials from tungsten to molybdenum has become inevitable. Samsung and SK hynix are among the early adopters, and 30% of NAND production is forecast to shift to molybdenum processes by 2027.
永笙-KY (4178) posts a consolidated loss of NT$88.18 million in the first half of 115, with after-tax earnings of -0.44 per share - Global Biotech Monthly
永笙-KY (4178) posts a consolidated loss of NT$88.18 million in the first half of 115, with after-tax earnings of -0.44 per share - Global Biotech Monthly
A new treatment for early-stage prostate cancer! “NanoKnife focal ablation” may offer precise cancer destruction while preserving quality of life - Heho Health
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
Summary not yet available
Facts
Prostate cancer ranks third in incidence among cancers affecting men in Taiwan