# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-25 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 5 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 327 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 284 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [第一金] Announces that the company's consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115 were submitted to the board.

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2892&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=162050&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225517

First Financial Holding announced its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of year 115, which was submitted to the board and approved by the Audit Committee. Cumulative net profit attributable to the parent company reached NT$17.798 billion, reflecting a stable financial structure.

## [元大金] 元大金控 announces that its board approved the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115.

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2885&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=160018&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225510

元大金控's consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 2026 was approved by the board. The report confirmed stable earnings capacity and financial soundness, offering positive news for investors.

## 【Wisdom Marine】The company's securities have met the criteria for a trading alert on the centralized market, so it is disclosing relevant financial, operational and other material information to help investors assess the situation.

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=5608&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=154935&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225507
- Companies mentioned: 台湾証券取引所

四維航が台湾証券取引所の注意基準に達したため、財務情報を公表。7月営業収入は前年比44%増だが、利益は減少傾向。

## 【定穎投控】Subsidiary Dynamic Holding Electronics announces key resolutions at its third extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3715&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=153736&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225505
- Companies mentioned: 定穎投控

Dynamic Holding Electronics held an extraordinary shareholders' meeting in 2026 and resolved to expand capital expenditure and external guarantees, as well as invest in the high-end circuit board P3 project. The move signals a strategic effort to strengthen technology and capacity, with implications for the electronics manufacturing industry.

## 【定穎投控】Announcement that the company's endorsements and guarantees meet Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of Article 25 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3715&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=153647&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225503
- Companies mentioned: Dynamic Technology Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Taiwanese investment holding company 定穎投控 announced guarantees totaling 20.93 billion yen for bank credit facilities for its subsidiary Dynamic Tech (Thailand). It added 2.58 billion yen in new guarantees, bringing the total to 17.28 billion yen.

## 【Foxconn】Subsidiary 衡準智能顯示股份有限公司 announces acquisition of ordinary shares in FTC DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2354&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=153632&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225501
- Companies mentioned: FTC DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.、衡準智能顯示股份有限公司

A subsidiary of 鴻準 acquired additional shares in FTC DISPLAY, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The related-party transaction is part of a long-term investment and strengthens the company's strategic positioning.

## 【Ai-Shan-Lin】Announcement: The company originally scheduled to distribute cash dividends on Aug. 28, year 115 (Friday), but due to the possibility of typhoon-related work and school closures, the distribution date will be moved up to Aug. 27, year 115 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2540&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=153214&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225498

愛山林因應颱風可能導致停班，將現金股利發放日從115年8月28日提前至27日。此舉確保股東能如期領取，屬重大訊息公告。

## 【Gold Circuit】Subsidiary Gold Circuit Electronics (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. announces acquisition of plant engineering work

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2368&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=151700&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225489
- Companies mentioned: 金像電子、Gold Circuit Electronics (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.、CESE (THAILAND) CO.,LTD.

金像電子's subsidiary outsourced plant engineering work valued at approximately NT$311 million for production operations.

## 【Gold Circuit】Subsidiary Gold Circuit Electronics (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. announces acquisition of equipment

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2368&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=151638&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225486
- Companies mentioned: 金像電子、Gold Circuit Electronics (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.、新武股份有限公司

金像電子's subsidiary acquired equipment valued at more than NT$500 million for production and operational needs.

## 【AIM】Announcement of an adjustment to the first-phase investment amount for the joint establishment of 品艾光電股份有限公司 with 品傑光電股份有限公司 (supplement to the announcement dated 115/08/05)

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2241&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=144940&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225480
- Companies mentioned: 品傑光電股份有限公司、品艾光電股份有限公司

Amlogic Technology announced that 品艾光電, jointly established with 品傑光電, has reduced its first-phase investment from NT$50 million to NT$30 million, with each party contributing NT$15 million and maintaining a 50% stake. The move reflects a reassessment of initial funding needs and is significant information for shareholders.

## 【藥華藥】The Company, on behalf of its subsidiary PharmaEssentia Japan KK, announces that the new drug BESREMi (Ropeginterferon alfa-2b) has been approved by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for the treatment of essential thrombocythemia (ET).

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6446&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=143903&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225478

PharmaEssentia Japan KK, a subsidiary of 藥華藥, announced that its new drug BESREMi has been approved by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for the treatment of essential thrombocythemia (ET), expanding its approved indications in the Japanese market and carrying significant commercial implications.

## [國巨] Announces, on behalf of ⼦ subsidiary 東莞奇力新電⼦有限公司, the disposal of wealth management products.

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2327&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=143426&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225469
- Companies mentioned: 國巨、東莞奇力新電子、中國建設銀行

國巨 subsidiary 東莞奇力新電子 disposed of a structured wealth management product issued by China Construction Bank, for RMB 80 million, and recorded a gain of RMB 92,900. This was a routine investment transaction with a minor financial impact, reflecting the company’s prudent cash management strategy.

## [聚賢研發-創] Announces Receipt of Subscription Proceeds for Its First Domestic Unsecured Convertible Bonds

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=7631&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=142105&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225467

聚賢研發 announced the successful fundraising for its first unsecured convertible corporate bonds, totaling NT$402 million. The material announcement signals progress in the company’s funding strategy.

## 【正新】On behalf of its material subsidiary MAXXIS Holdings (BVI) Co., Ltd., announces that the board of directors has approved the repatriation of earnings.

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2105&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=140633&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225465
- Companies mentioned: Maxxis Trading Ltd.

A subsidiary of 正新 resolved to pay a cash dividend of US$37.83 million. The return of profits will strengthen the parent company's financial position.

## 【正新】On behalf of its material subsidiary MAXXIS Trading Ltd., announces that the board of directors has approved the repatriation of earnings.

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2105&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140548&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225463
- Companies mentioned: MAXXIS Trading Ltd.

A subsidiary of 正新 will return US$37.83 million in profits to its head office, following a board resolution. The move aims to strengthen financial soundness.

## 【統一證】代子公司統一證券投資顧問(股)公司公告向統一綜合證券(股)公司取得使用權資產

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2855&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140141&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225457
- Companies mentioned: 統一綜合證券股份有限公司、統一企業股份有限公司

統一證券投資顧問公司 acquired usage rights to 2 parking spaces in Taipei from its parent company, 統一綜合證券, for a total of NT$210,000, for parking company vehicles. The related-party transaction was approved by the board of directors.

## [力達-KY] Announces Subsidiary Board Resolution to Pay Cash Dividends

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4552&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=135143&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225456
- Companies mentioned: 力達（中國）機電有限公司、力達香港控股有限公司、偉信國際有限公司、力達控股有限公司

A subsidiary of 力達-KY resolved to pay a cash dividend, returning profits to its parent company via China and Hong Kong. The international fund transfer was clearly outlined, underscoring the company's commitment to shareholder returns.

## [力達-KY] Announces Board Resolution on the Ex-Dividend Record Date

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4552&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=5&spoke_time=135045&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225455

力達-KYの取締役会が2026年8月24日に除息基準日を2026年11月3日とすることを決議。1株あたり0.6元の現金配当を実施。投資家にとって重要な財務情報。

## 【力達-KY】Announces that the board of directors has approved the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of year 115.

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4552&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=6&spoke_time=134852&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225454

力達-KY's consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115 was approved by the board. Its cumulative net loss was 8.665 million yen, with the company continuing to post losses. The disclosure aims to ensure transparency for investors and other stakeholders.

## [長興] Announces Extension of the Call Period for Its 115 Cash Capital Increase Due to Heavy Rain

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1717&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=133440&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225453

長興材料工業 has extended the deadline for payment of its year 115 cash capital increase to August 25 because heavy rain forced some financial institutions to close. The move protects the interests of shareholders and employees who have yet to pay and is a material announcement.

## 【聯友金屬-創】On behalf of its subsidiary 聯友先進材料股份有限公司, announces an adjustment to the payment period for its year 115 cash capital increase due to work suspensions caused by heavy rain.

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=7610&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=112028&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225452
- Companies mentioned: 聯友金屬、聯友先進材料股份有限公司

聯友先進材料, a subsidiary of 聯友金屬, extended the payment period for its 115-year cash capital increase by 1 day due to work suspensions caused by heavy rain. The measure is intended to accommodate shareholders and employees, with limited market impact.

## 【碩天】Clarification regarding a report in the August 22, year 115 edition of the Economic Daily News, page B03.

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3617&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=105914&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225451

碩天科技 issued a clarification regarding an Economic Daily News report, stating that the outlet’s analysis of operations and gross margin forecasts was its own, and that the company had not issued financial forecasts. The move aims to ensure investors receive accurate information.

## 【瀚荃】Clarification regarding a report in the August 24, year 115 edition of the Commercial Times.

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=8103&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=100250&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225449

瀚荃 clarified media predictions that revenue would grow 30% this year and EPS would reach 6 yuan, emphasizing that it had not commented on the forecast information and that actual financial data should be based on public disclosures. This material announcement was issued in accordance with regulatory requirements.

## 【晶相光】The Company has been invited to attend an online investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券.

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3530&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=91245&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225448
- Companies mentioned: 永豐金證券

晶相光 has been invited to an online investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券 to discuss its current operations. This is a material announcement and is relevant to investors.

## [貿聯-KY] Statement on a Cybersecurity Incident Affecting Some of the Company's Information Systems

- Published: 2026-08-21T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3665&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=64926&spoke_date=20260824
- anchor: #n2225444

Some of 貿聯-KY's information systems were hit by a cybersecurity breach. The incident was discovered on Aug. 21, 2026, and the company responded immediately. It assessed that there would be no significant impact on operations.

## 【凌巨科技股份有限公司】2026 Q2 EPS: 0.59 yuan

- Published: 2026-06-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t164sb04?encodeURIComponent=1&step=1&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=all&isnew=false&co_id=8105&year=115&season=02
- anchor: #n2229620
- Companies mentioned: 凌巨科技股份有限公司

凌巨科技 announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, with EPS of 0.59 yuan.

## 【Applied BioCode Corporation】2026 Q2 EPS: 0.48 yuan

- Published: 2026-06-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t164sb04?encodeURIComponent=1&step=1&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=all&isnew=false&co_id=6598&year=115&season=02
- anchor: #n2229380
- Companies mentioned: Applied BioCode Corporation

Applied BioCode Corporation announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, with EPS of 0.48 yuan.

## 【泰福生技股份有限公司】2026年Q2 EPS -2.91元

- Published: 2026-06-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t164sb04?encodeURIComponent=1&step=1&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=all&isnew=false&co_id=6541&year=115&season=02
- anchor: #n2229362

泰福生技's EPS for the second quarter of 2026 fell to -2.91 yuan, widening its loss. Revenue of 353 million yen was also weak, drawing increased attention to the industry.

## 【元大金融控股股份有限公司】2026 Q2 EPS: 2.64 yuan

- Published: 2026-06-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t164sb04?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&TYPEK=sii&id=&key=&year=115&season=2&co_id=2885
- anchor: #n2228696
- Companies mentioned: 元大金融控股股份有限公司

元大金控 announced its 2026 Q2 financial results, with quarterly EPS of 2.64 yuan. The company’s revenue and earnings were steady.

## 【勝悅新材料有限公司】2026年Q2 EPS -0.35元

- Published: 2026-06-01T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t164sb04?encodeURIComponent=1&step=1&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=all&isnew=false&co_id=1340&year=115&season=02
- anchor: #n2227889

勝悅新材料有限公司 reported EPS of -0.35 yuan for Q2 2026. Operating revenue was 29 million yen and the net loss was 54 million yen, underscoring worsening profitability in the plastics industry.

## International sustainability forum opens in Palau, with Chen Chien-jen and scholars from 12 countries discussing health care

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:47:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608250234.aspx
- anchor: #n2230159
- Companies mentioned: 中華長照暨偏鄉醫療基金會、輔仁大學、帛琉共和國、國際永續大師高峰論壇暨學術研討會

Facts:
- Scholars and experts from 12 countries and regions attend
- 4 keynote presentations planned
- 2 panel forums
- 5 oral paper presentations

## President inspects flood-hit areas near Kun Shan University, backs Tainan City Government’s improvement plans

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:46:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608250233.aspx
- anchor: #n2230160
- Companies mentioned: 崑山科技大學

Facts:
- Flooding affected more than 50,000 hectares
- Flooded area reduced to about 400 hectares
- A 99% reduction by comparison

## 枋山至枋野間土石流加劇 台鐵南迴線列車午夜前停駛

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:45:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608250232.aspx
- anchor: #n2230161
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、中央氣象署、中央社

Facts:
- South Link Line trains suspended before 12 a.m.
- 台鐵 24-hour passenger service hotline: (02) 2191-0096

## 庇護工場採購被質疑0執行 中油澄清：去年花1475萬元採買

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:41:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608250231.aspx
- anchor: #n2230157
- Companies mentioned: 中油、總統府

Facts:
- Spent NT$14.75 million in year 114 on products and services from sheltered workshops and social welfare organizations
- 立法院刪凍總統府國務機要費共3000萬元
- 中油編了約143萬經費購買庇護工場商品

## Get Health Coins by receiving either self-paid or publicly funded vaccines; Luo Yi-chun says the rewards are substantial

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:41:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608250230.aspx
- anchor: #n2230158
- Companies mentioned: 疾管署、國健署

Facts:
- Influenza vaccination rate about 51%
- Pneumococcal vaccination rate about 36.7%
- COVID-19 vaccination rate about 21%
- More than 7 million influenza vaccine doses purchased this season

## SYSTEX joins forces with Itochu to build cross-border IT services platform, targeting Taiwanese businesses’ expansion into Japan

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:39:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608250229.aspx
- anchor: #n2230133
- Companies mentioned: 精誠資訊、伊藤忠科技解決方案株式會社（CTC）、CTC-SYSTEX株式會社

Facts:
- Capital of 300 million yen
- Revenue to reach 10 billion yen by 2030

## Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes waters off southeastern Taiwan; magnitude 5 to 5.5 aftershocks possible over the next week

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:38:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608250228.aspx
- anchor: #n2230134
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Magnitude 5.8 earthquake
- Earthquake depth: 13.1 kilometers
- Epicenter 48.0 kilometers east-southeast of Taitung County Government
- Maximum intensity of 4 in Green Island
- Shaking lasted about 9 seconds
- Intensity of about 1 in areas north of Taichung, Taoyuan and New Taipei
- Magnitude overestimated at 6.6
- If the estimated earthquake magnitude reaches 6.5 or higher
- If the estimated earthquake magnitude reaches 5.0 or higher
- Forecast intensity reaches 4

## 外交部 launches mobile consular passport renewal service, heading to Penghu for two consecutive days starting 9/10

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:38:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250227.aspx
- anchor: #n2230135
- Companies mentioned: 外交部、外交部南部辦事處、行政院南部聯合服務中心

Facts:
- 250 queue numbers to be distributed
- Limit of 4 applications per person
- September 10
- Morning of the 11th

## Kaohsiung City Government announces torrential-rain disaster relief measures to help residents recover

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:35:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250226.aspx
- anchor: #n2230130

Facts:
- Each household will receive a total of NT$35,000 in flood relief
- Each household will receive NT$15,000 in housing flood relief
- Central government adds NT$20,000
- Households with flooding below 50 centimeters will receive NT$10,000 each in flood relief
- A flat NT$10,000 in appliance compensation for each household
- Flooding reaches 50 centimeters or more
- Flooding reaches 30 centimeters or more
- Flooded floor area or damaged area exceeds 50%
- 30% to 50% of the house is damaged
- Up to NT$20,000 for cars and large motorcycles
- Up to NT$2,000 for other motorcycles
- Applications accepted from August 26 to September 30

## Chou Chun-mi inspects storm damage, urges lawmakers not to cut budget and clarifies Wandan levee is not shoddy construction

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:33:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250225.aspx
- anchor: #n2230131

Facts:
- Pingtung's cumulative rainfall over 5 days has exceeded 1,300 millimeters in mountainous areas
- Low-lying areas have also seen nearly 1,000 millimeters
- The "Linchuo Drainage Xingquan Section Right Bank Post-Disaster Reconstruction Project," with a total project cost of NT$17.97 million
- Xinghua section of the Wandan Township levee breached 3 times in 5 years
- The reconstruction project is scheduled to be awarded on September 1

## Taiwan donates US$2 million again to support fisheries monitoring in developing island nations

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:29:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608250224.aspx
- anchor: #n2230132

Facts:
- US$2 million
- The same amount
- 2016
- 2020
- December 2023
- Disbursed over 5 years

## Cheryl Yang named liver health education ambassador, tells husband: "Happiness-related weight gain is also fat"

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:25:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608250223.aspx
- anchor: #n2230090
- Companies mentioned: 台灣肥胖醫學會

## Nikkei: Japan plans to invest US$630 million to subsidize purchases of submarine cable-laying vessels

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:23:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608250222.aspx
- anchor: #n2230031
- Companies mentioned: 日本經濟新聞、日經亞洲、NEC、阿爾卡特海底網路、SubCom、華海通信

Facts:
- Approximately 100 billion yen allocated
- A single vessel could cost 40 billion yen or more
- Help purchase 3 to 5 vessels
- Achieve a total public-private investment of 2.4 trillion yen in submarine cable infrastructure

## Mailiao Township council speaker accused of extorting protection money; Yunlin prosecutors indict him and seek 20-year sentence

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608250221.aspx
- anchor: #n2230032
- Companies mentioned: 某企業公司

Facts:
- Prosecutors seek a 20-year prison sentence
- More than NT$30 million
- NT$3,000 per day
- Illegal proceeds totaled more than NT$1.12 million
- As many as 8 businesses were victimized
- 60 standard-issue bullets capable of causing serious injury
- 137 false invoices
- Evaded more than NT$7.32 million
- Totaled more than NT$26.56 million
- 26 people, including Han Qingshan, indicted

## AI demand remains strong; July industrial production index hits record high, up 25.61% year on year

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:16:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608250217.aspx
- anchor: #n2230028

Facts:
- July industrial production index stood at 145.24
- Up 25.61% year on year
- Manufacturing production index stood at 147.65
- Up 26.89% year on year
- The industrial production index for the first half of this year stood at 130.56
- Up 20.64% year on year
- Manufacturing production index stood at 132.93
- Up 22.04%
- Electronic components industry up 22.72% year on year
- Integrated circuit industry up 26.45% year on year
- Up 95.62% year on year

## Magnitude 5.8 earthquake off southeastern Taiwan; 台鐵 trains ordered to slow on some sections

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:11:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608250220.aspx
- anchor: #n2230025
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- Magnitude 5.8 earthquake
- 48.0 kilometers east-southeast of the Taitung County Government
- Earthquake depth: 13.1 kilometers
- The first train will travel slowly at 30 kilometers per hour
- Starting with the second train, trains will travel slowly at 60 kilometers per hour

## ASEAN briefing, August 25, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:11:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608253002.aspx
- anchor: #n2230024
- Companies mentioned: Rosatom、穆迪、Moody's Ratings、緬甸新光報、馬來西亞優勢、The Edge Malaysia、大華銀行、UOB Bank Malaysia、柬中時報、亞行、ADB、能源轉型研究院、Energy Shift Institute

Facts:
- Aiming to begin operations between 2030 and 2035
- Singapore's inbound visitors rose just 0.5% year on year this year, to 17 million
- Still below the pre-pandemic 2019 peak of 19 million
- 穆迪 expects the Philippine economy to grow 3.6% this year
- Accelerating to 5.3% in 2027
- The Philippine government currently aims to reduce the budget deficit to 4.8% of GDP in 2028
- Further reducing it to 3.5% in 2030
- Interest expenses could account for more than 14% of government revenue
- Q2 G

## Heavy rain in Kaohsiung for days; 國民黨 postpones its Kaohsiung stop of the mobile central standing committee meeting

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:10:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608250219.aspx
- anchor: #n2230026
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、國民黨高雄市黨部

Facts:
- As of today, 5 administrative districts remain closed for work and classes
- Kaohsiung has seen heavy rain for days since last week, with flooding in multiple areas from the 22nd
- On the 23rd, visits were made to Qiaotou, Ziguan, Gushan, Daliao, Linyuan and other areas
- On the morning of the 24th, Ko Chih-en again visited hard-hit areas including Ziguan, Yong'an and Mituo

## Chou Tien-chen visits Tainan juvenile detention center for the second time, uses memorable quotes and World Championships bronze to encourage young people

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:09:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608250218.aspx
- anchor: #n2230027
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國羽球協會

Facts:
- The 中華民國羽球協會's NT$100,000 award to him
- Taiwan men's singles badminton star Chou Tien-chen, now 36 years and 7 months old
- The second World Championships bronze medal of his career, 4 years after the first
- These children, ages 12 to 18

## 輝達 shares fall for 7 straight sessions ahead of earnings; market watches 2028 demand visibility

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608250215.aspx
- anchor: #n2230030
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Google、亞馬遜、台積電、Dalton Investments

Facts:
- Blackwell and Vera Rubin products are expected to generate at least US$1 trillion in revenue from 2025 to 2027
- 輝達 previously forecast quarterly revenue of about US$91 billion for the quarter ended July 26
- Wall Street broadly expects revenue this quarter to reach US$92 billion
- Wall Street also forecasts 輝達's third-quarter revenue will reach US$104 billion
- Adjusted gross margin was 75% in the second quarter
- Servers equipped with 輝達 AI chips are expected to rise in price by more than 15% in many cases

## 漢測 plans OTC listing in late September, targeting thermal management, CoWoS and silicon photonics testing

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608250216.aspx
- anchor: #n2230029
- Companies mentioned: 漢民測試、漢測、MJC

Facts:
- Expected to be listed on the OTC market in late September
- Probe cards and cleaning materials accounted for about 23% of first-half revenue
- Testing equipment engineering services accounted for 25%
- Semiconductor equipment and customized products accounted for 52%
- Unaudited consolidated revenue for the first 7 months was NT$2.668 billion
- A sharp 128.18% increase year on year
- First-half profit attributable to owners of the parent was NT$584 million
- Up 389.36% year on year
- Cumulative earnings per share of 21.5 yuan
- MEMS probe cards are expected to contribute revenue as early as 2028

## International Children’s Carnival opens in September, bringing child-focused artists from around the world to Kaohsiung

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:07:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250214.aspx
- anchor: #n2229974
- Companies mentioned: 文化部、高雄市政府

Facts:
- Sept. 23 to 27
- Hundreds of events
- 5 days
- Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

## U.S. pressures Iran’s trading partners; Beijing says China-Iran cooperation complies with international law

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:06:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608250213.aspx
- anchor: #n2229975

## Taichung police shoot drug suspect during arrest; zombie vape cartridges found, man and woman in same car arrested

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:05:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608250212.aspx
- anchor: #n2229976

Facts:
- Fired 16 shots at the vehicle’s tires
- The 44-year-old man surnamed Fu, who is implicated in the case

## Han Zheng meets India’s national security adviser, hopes China and India will properly manage differences

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:04:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608250211.aspx
- anchor: #n2229977

Facts:
- The past 2 years
- Met twice
- 2-day visit
- Sept. 12 to 13

## Nantou’s Ren’ai Zhongzheng Sports Park expected to open by the end of 117, serving as a training base for athletes

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:03:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250210.aspx
- anchor: #n2229971
- Companies mentioned: 南投縣政府、仁愛鄉公所、國民黨

Facts:
- 2-hectare site
- Total budget of about NT$200 million
- Completed and opened in December 117

## Taiwan dollar falls 1.4 fen to close at 31.868

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:03:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608250209.aspx
- anchor: #n2229972

Facts:
- Closed at 31.868
- Fell 1.4 fen
- Trading volume of US$1.331 billion

## Aiming to break China’s dominance in shipbuilding, U.S. teams up with British firm to build nuclear-powered commercial vessels

- Published: 2026-08-25T17:00:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202608250208.aspx
- anchor: #n2229973
- Companies mentioned: Core Power、美國運輸部、美國海事管理局、日本三井、日本三菱、日本住友、美國驗船協會、麻省理工學院海事聯盟、美國原子能總署

Facts:
- Work on the first nuclear-powered commercial vessel to begin in 2028
- Raised about US$200 million from investors, including business groups such as 日本三井, Mitsubishi and Sumitomo
- Vessel speed could increase by 50% to 75%
- Cost of about US$500 to US$600 per ton
- About 8200 of the vessels due for replacement within 25 years are suitable for nuclear power
- We can convert 10% to 20% of them to nuclear power

## 新黨’s You Chih-pin throws eggs at Chang Chih-hao’s service office; police arrest him on suspicion of property damage

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:59:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608250207.aspx
- anchor: #n2229910
- Companies mentioned: 新黨、民進黨、國民黨

Facts:
- At around 10 a.m. today, You Chih-pin went to protest outside Chang Chih-hao’s service office on Section 2, Zhongshan Road, in Zhonghe, New Taipei
- At around 2 p.m., You Chih-pin left the Jisui Police Station under police escort

## 攜手英日韓 歐盟擬組反中聯盟保護汽車業

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:53:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608250206.aspx
- anchor: #n2229836
- Companies mentioned: 歐盟、日本、韓國、英國、現代汽車、起亞汽車、Handelsblatt、歐盟執委會、世界貿易組織、Natixis

Facts:
- 2024年中國製PHEV占歐盟進口量37%
- Rose to 49% in 2025
- Reached 60% in Q1 this year

## 告五人 returns to Taipei Arena in November for concert, with main visual featuring a time-travel portal

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:50:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608250205.aspx
- anchor: #n2229837
- Companies mentioned: 告五人、中央社

Facts:
- A 100-meter-long, on-site “time-travel portal”
- Spent a million yuan

## Chen Hsueh-sheng corruption case: Taipei prosecutors question Yang Su-yuan, the actual head of 金欣海運

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:49:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608250204.aspx
- anchor: #n2229838
- Companies mentioned: 金欣海運、中油、金廈海運、遠欣船務代理公司、和平船務代理公司

Facts:
- Ordered to post NT$2 million bail
- Businesswoman Huang Yu-ju released on NT$1 million bail
- Chen Hsueh-sheng’s younger brother, Chen Hsueh-huai, released on NT$100,000 bail
- His younger sister, Chen Hsiu-tzu, and other relatives, aides and defendants were released on bail ranging from NT$80,000 to NT$500,000

## Taiwan continues donations to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission to strengthen the capabilities of developing island countries

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:49:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608250203.aspx
- anchor: #n2229839

Facts:
- Total of US$2 million
- Disbursed over 5 years
- First-phase fund... donated a total of US$2 million
- Promote 30 fisheries capacity-building projects

## Singapore-developed electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft successfully completes test flight, targeting maritime logistics

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:47:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608250202.aspx
- anchor: #n2225441
- Companies mentioned: 新加坡南洋理工大學 (NTU Singapore)、德國航空中心 (DLR)

Facts:
- 8-meter wingspan demonstrator
- Rose to an altitude of more than 90 meters
- After more than 3 years of engineering and development

## Taichung International Animation Festival opens Oct. 3, with 2 opening films kicking off the event

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:44:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250201.aspx
- anchor: #n2225442
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府新聞局、財團法人台中市影視發展基金會、iFG遠雄廣場威秀影城、GHOST IN THE SHELL（攻殼機動隊）

Facts:
- Oct. 3
- After 30 years

## Financial sustainability forum focuses on green transition; Ministry of Economic Affairs to help small and medium-sized enterprises achieve net zero in 2 areas

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:43:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608250200.aspx
- anchor: #n2225439
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、金管會、環境部、中央社

Facts:
- Taiwan has also pledged to reach net zero by 2050
- Unless it is proven that Scope 3 emissions are below 5%

## Magnitude 5.8 earthquake in southeastern waters briefly halts Kaohsiung Metro and light rail services

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:42:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250199.aspx
- anchor: #n2225440
- Companies mentioned: 高雄捷運公司、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Magnitude 5.8 earthquake
- Earthquake depth: 13.1 kilometers
- Epicenter 48.0 kilometers east-southeast of Taitung County Government
- Maximum intensity of Level 4 in Taitung County
- At 3 p.m. today
- All services returned to normal after 3:17 p.m.

## Registration for Changhua County magistrate candidates set to begin; Chen Su-yue, Wei Ping-cheng and Chiu Chien-fu face off

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:36:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250198.aspx
- anchor: #n2225429

Facts:
- Aug. 31 to Sept. 4
- Sept. 2
- Sept. 3
- Oct. 23
- Nov. 18 to 27
- Sept. 6
- 10-member group

## International conference on combating human trafficking opens, focusing on labor exploitation and other issues

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:34:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608250197.aspx
- anchor: #n2225427
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、行政院、移民署、內政部、美國在台協會（AIT）、聯合國、英國約克大學

Facts:
- Participants from government, industry and academia in 11 countries
- Taiwan referred 158 human trafficking cases last year
- Established 25 shelters
- Provided accommodation for 103 foreign victims
- More than 27 million people worldwide are trapped in forced labor and sexual exploitation
- The conference has been held for 18 consecutive years
- Taiwan’s efforts to combat human trafficking have also been rated “Tier 1” by the U.S. State Department for 16 consecutive years

## Yangmei’s Ga Qing Road bottleneck in Taoyuan opens to traffic after 20 years, expected to ease industrial park traffic

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:30:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250196.aspx
- anchor: #n2225428
- Companies mentioned: 景碩科技、華新麗華

Facts:
- Took 20 years
- Project cost of about NT$36 million
- 景碩科技 and 華新麗華 each donated NT$5.5 million
- Road is about 72 meters long
- 15 meters wide
- Total cost of about NT$23.2 million

## Lai Jui-lung accompanies president on flood-control inspection; vehicle carrying Ko Chih-en stalls in floodwaters

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:28:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250195.aspx
- anchor: #n2225424

Facts:
- 1150825
- At around 1:30 p.m.

## Well-known egg seller mixed in tainted eggs; owner sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in second retrial

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:27:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608250194.aspx
- anchor: #n2225425
- Companies mentioned: 萇記泰安、泰頂山農產品公司、全聯、大潤發、乖乖、家樂福

Facts:
- 2 companies fined a total of NT$26 million
- Order to recover NT$41.29 million upheld
- Li, the person in charge, sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in prison

## Investors buy on dips; Japanese stocks close higher

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608250193.aspx
- anchor: #n2225426
- Companies mentioned: 東京股市、日經指數、東證股價指數

Facts:
- Benchmark Nikkei 225 index closes up 328.34 points
- Benchmark Nikkei 225 index closes up 328.34 points, or 0.50%
- At 65856.43 points
- 東證股價指數 closes up 20.38 points
- 東證股價指數 closes up 20.38 points, or 0.50%
- At 4093.67 points

## Ministry of National Defense: No Chinese-made apps on official phones; personnel advised not to install them on personal devices

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:21:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608250192.aspx
- anchor: #n2225411
- Companies mentioned: 高德地圖、抖音、微信、新浪微博、騰訊QQ、bilibili、小紅書、百度雲盤

Facts:
- 2936 official mobile phones across the armed forces

## Flu vaccine procurement tops 7.05 million doses, a record; enhanced vaccine introduced for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:18:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608250191.aspx
- anchor: #n2225407
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部疾病管制署、Moderna、Novavax

Facts:
- 7,050,150 doses
- 6,849,360 doses
- 200,790 doses
- 2.4 million doses
- Moderna 2.2 million doses
- Novavax 200,000 doses
- 1.9 million doses
- Increase protection by 25% to 30%

## Flu visits in August hit a 10-year high for the same period; 羅一鈞: Outbreak may worsen after school starts

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:18:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608250190.aspx
- anchor: #n2225408
- Companies mentioned: 衛生福利部疾病管制署、羅一鈞、郭宏偉

Facts:
- From Aug. 16 to Aug. 22, outpatient and emergency visits for flu-like illnesses totaled 94,340
- Down slightly by 2.5% from the previous week
- 64 new cases of severe flu complications
- Including 59 cases of H1N1
- 5 cases of H3N2
- And 15 deaths
- Influenza A is currently the predominant strain circulating in the community, with A(H1N1) accounting for 69.7%
- A cumulative total of 1,139 severe cases this flu season
- And 220 deaths
- People aged 65 and older accounted for 63.8% of severe cases
- And people with a history of chronic illness accounted for 82.4%
- 71% had not received this season's flu vaccine

## 比特幣 breaks above $80,000 as weaker dollar and depreciation trade help fuel gains

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:17:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608250189.aspx
- anchor: #n2225409
- Companies mentioned: 比特幣、渣打銀行、Standard Chartered、IG集團

Facts:
- 比特幣 was last quoted at $80,323.24 in Asian trading
- It earlier touched $81,237.94
- 比特幣, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has risen 16%
- 比特幣 has surged 28% so far in August

## Civic groups identify 4 major risks along routes to school, urge safer commutes

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:15:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608250188.aspx
- anchor: #n2225410
- Companies mentioned: 靖娟基金會

Facts:
- Over the past 3 years, 36,406 children aged 12 and under (inclusive) were killed or injured in traffic accidents
- Of these, 3,580 were involved in accidents as pedestrians
- A total of 2,405 child pedestrian casualties occurred in the 6 special municipalities
- Accounting for 67% of child pedestrian casualties nationwide
- A total of 22 schools were sampled
- All 3 indicators related to obstructed visibility at intersections and around crosswalks had a failure rate of 83.3%
- Among schools subject to pedestrian signal inspections, 90.9% had insufficient flashing time for pedestrian signals
- Among inspected schools in urban planning areas, about 66% or more had problems with sidewalks on both sides of nearby roads being too narrow, discontinuous or interrupted
- At 25% of schools, sidewalks did not extend to designated school routes
- 70% of designated school routes lacked pedestrian facilities

## Magnitude 5.8 earthquake in southeastern waters; Taipei Metro operations unaffected

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:13:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250187.aspx
- anchor: #n2225404
- Companies mentioned: 台北捷運公司、中央氣象署

Facts:
- Magnitude 5.8 earthquake
- Earthquake depth: 13.1 kilometers
- The epicenter was 48 kilometers east-southeast of the Taitung County Government
- The maximum intensity was level 4 in Taitung County, Hualien County, Chiayi County, Chiayi City, Yunlin County and Tainan City

## 江啟臣: The world cannot face challenges alone; deepening international cooperation is inevitable

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:12:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608250185.aspx
- anchor: #n2225405

Facts:
- The 54th APPU annual meeting
- Delegations from 13 member countries attended

## Promoting locally produced fish, 蘇澳區漁會 launches limited-time Mid-Autumn seafood gift box offers

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:11:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250184.aspx
- anchor: #n2225406
- Companies mentioned: 蘇澳區漁會

Facts:
- Regular price: NT$2,590 per box
- Early-bird special price: just NT$1,980
- Limited to 2,000 boxes

## 三大法人 sell a net NT$5.336 billion worth of Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:07:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608250183.aspx
- anchor: #n2225350
- Companies mentioned: 三大法人、外資、陸資、投信、自營商

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks rose 407.14 points today
- Closing at 45,169.46 points
- Trading value totaled NT$696.054 billion
- Combined net sales totaled NT$5.336 billion
- 自營商買超0.6億元
- 投信賣超46.09億元
- 外資及陸資賣超7.87億元

## 吳沛憶 visits 開普敦朝天宮 with 南非民主聯盟 lawmakers to pay respects and learn about Mazu

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:05:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608250182.aspx
- anchor: #n2225351
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨、南非民主聯盟、德國諾曼自由基金會、開普敦朝天宮、雲林北港朝天宮

Facts:
- 開普敦朝天宮 was built in 2001
- 2位南非議員都是第一次走進台灣廟宇

## 農村水保署 lowers debris-flow alert count to 114, affecting areas in the south

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:03:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608250181.aspx
- anchor: #n2225352
- Companies mentioned: 農業部農村發展及水土保持署、農村水保署

Facts:
- The number was lowered to 114 this afternoon
- 402 and 295 alerts were issued in the early morning and morning, respectively
- Including 42 red alerts and 72 yellow alerts
- A red alert was also issued for 1 potential large-scale landslide area
- Yellow alerts were issued for 2 potential large-scale landslide areas

## Money-taking allegations widen; 福岡縣議會 speaker changes tune and resigns

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:03:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608250180.aspx
- anchor: #n2225353
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會、朝日新聞、自民黨、福岡縣議會

Facts:
- 5 million yen
- 2億6000多萬日圓
- 72 years old
- 10 terms

## Buybacks offer only temporary relief; 孫明德 says worsening U.S. debt crisis requires policy adjustments

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608250179.aspx
- anchor: #n2225354
- Companies mentioned: 美國財政部、台經院、AI科技巨頭

Facts:
- U.S. national debt tops $40 trillion

## 15:00左右東南海域發生地震 國家級警報大響

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608255002.aspx
- anchor: #n2225348

Facts:
- Estimated intensity of level 3 or higher

## Rain disrupts CPBL games; Tainan Asia-Pacific Dragons-Lions matchup on the 25th postponed

- Published: 2026-08-25T16:00:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608250178.aspx
- anchor: #n2225349
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、味全龍隊、樂天桃猿、台鋼雄鷹、富邦悍將、中信兄弟

Facts:
- The 味全龍隊 and 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊 game scheduled for today at Tainan Asia-Pacific Stadium was postponed due to rain
- All 3 games in last week's series from the 21st to the 23rd between 樂天桃猿 and 台鋼雄鷹 at Kaohsiung's Chengcing Lake Baseball Stadium were postponed

## Vietnam stock market nears upgrade to emerging-market status as social media and AI fuel Gen Z retail-investing frenzy

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:59:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608250177.aspx
- anchor: #n2225285
- Companies mentioned: 富時羅素 (FTSE Russell)、VinaCapital、越南證券存管清算公司、胡志明市證券 (HSC)、Gemini

Facts:
- The number of retail investor accounts has topped 12 million
- In 2022, stock account penetration in Vietnam stood at about 3% of the population
- Vietnam's current GDP per capita is $5,000

## Heavy rain causes disaster; Ministry of Economic Affairs to provide an additional NT$10,000 per household for verified appliance damage

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:58:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608250176.aspx
- anchor: #n2225286
- Companies mentioned: 経済部、行政院、中央社

Facts:
- An additional NT$10,000 per household in compensation for appliance damage
- Flooding compensation of NT$20,000 per household
- Households can receive up to NT$30,000
- For homes flooded to a depth of 30 cm or more but less than 50 cm
- For homes flooded to a depth of 50 cm or more

## Trump's new immigration crackdown may revoke nonimmigrant visas for asylum applicants

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:56:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608250175.aspx
- anchor: #n2225287

Facts:
- As many as 200,000 people
- Between 2016 and 2026
- More than 175,000 have already been revoked

## 盧秀燕指總統府棄單弱勢團體 民進黨：抹黑、不實謠言

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:55:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608250174.aspx
- anchor: #n2225206
- Companies mentioned: 總統府、民進黨、國民黨、台中市政府

Facts:
- Four organizations in Taichung were left without contracts
- Funding totaled nearly NT$400,000
- After learning that sheltered workshops were facing difficulties, President Lai Ching-te immediately purchased NT$200,000 worth out of his own pocket

## Elderly man in Pingtung suspected of falling into water and missing; search continues

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:50:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608250173.aspx
- anchor: #n2225207

Facts:
- Man in his 70s
- A total of 16 personnel
- Along with 3 drones

## Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 6,500; rescue volunteers refuse to give up in the rubble

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:49:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608250172.aspx
- anchor: #n2225208
- Companies mentioned: 委內瑞拉聯合搜救隊（Unified Rescue Group of Venezuela, GRUV）

Facts:
- The disaster claimed 6,509 lives
- Earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5
- At least 190 buildings collapsed
- The official death toll previously announced was 6,438
- 335 housing units have been provided to affected households
- Pledged to provide 4,000 housing units by the end of this year
- 21 survivors have been rescued
- 56 bodies have been found

## School Health Act passes third reading; Taipei city councilors call for unified rules on mobile phone management

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:49:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250171.aspx
- anchor: #n2225209

Facts:
- The Ministry of Education's rules set in 108 also concerned principles for use of venues
- Unified rules should be considered and established within 1 or 2 months

## Vietnam to be upgraded to emerging market in September; hopes capital-market opening will recreate Taiwan stocks' history of soaring

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:49:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608250170.aspx
- anchor: #n2225210
- Companies mentioned: 富時羅素（FTSE Russell）、胡志明市證券（HSC）、VinaCapital、三星、鴻海富士康、摩根士丹利資本國際（MSCI）、明晟（MSCI）

Facts:
- 富時羅素（FTSE Russell） will upgrade Vietnam from a “Frontier Market” to an “Emerging Market” on September 21
- Capital markets currently provide only 1/3 of the funding needed by Vietnamese companies
- The remaining 2/3 or more still depends on the banking system
- The Vietnam index has recently fluctuated and pulled back around 1,800 points
- It first broke the thousand-point mark in 1986, ushering in a surge
- Taiwan's inclusion in MSCI in 1996

## 基隆雙層觀光巴士 to resume service on the 29th; bookings open

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250169.aspx
- anchor: #n2225213
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市政府、基隆雙層觀光巴士

Facts:
- It was taken in for repairs after a traffic accident at the end of July this year
- Normal service will resume from the 29th
- Normal service will resume early, from August 29
- Service was originally scheduled to resume on September 1

## 中央社 Financial Sustainability Forum opens, bringing together industry, government, academia and research to discuss AI trust and safety

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:47:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608250168.aspx
- anchor: #n2225204
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、金管會、台北富邦銀行、全盈支付

## No tanks or soldiers: Ukraine's 35th Independence Day military showcase highlights unmanned technology

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:46:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608250167.aspx
- anchor: #n2225205

Facts:
- Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022
- 4 and a half years have passed
- 2024

## Hou You-yi: Wenzizun flood-control project to build pumping stations and detention ponds to address flooding in Xinzhuang

- Published: 2026-08-25T15:42:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608250166.aspx
- anchor: #n2225202

Facts:
- The total budget for the Taliaokeng No. 2 pumping station project is about NT$54.12 million
- The Water Resources Agency is providing a full subsidy of NT$48.67 million for the automation system
- The city government is investing NT$5.45 million to build an XR remote operating system
- Adding about 187,400 tons of flood detention capacity