2026-08-26 00:00–03:00 JST

Why must people burn joss paper when worshipping? Do deities really “receive the money”? The century-old tradition in Taiwan is not simply about sending money.

Published 2026-08-26 01:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

In Taiwanese folk religion, burning joss paper is not only a way to send money to deities but also a symbolic ritual expressing respect and making wishes. Different types of paper money serve different purposes, reflecting a deep cultural heritage.

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Original孟子義何與《百花殺》輸了！近3個月最強古裝陸劇TOP10冠軍是它：評價超越《雀骨》，網讚比白鹿《莫離》好看

Published 2026-08-26 01:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The Top 10 Chinese costume dramas broadcast from May 21 to Aug. 21, 2026, based on their Douban ratings, were announced. Mo Li, starring Bai Lu, ranked 3rd with a score of 6.3, while Baihua Sha, starring Meng Ziyi, ranked 5th with 6.0.

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Have active ETFs lost their appeal? Investment trusts sell more than 百億, while experts reveal that “this high-dividend ETF” saw trading volume surge.

Published 2026-08-26 00:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwanese active ETFs saw outflows of 16.5 billion yen on the 19th. Investment trusts are selling to lock in profits and reallocating the funds. Meanwhile, the high-dividend ETF “00406A” is attracting attention.

Companies mentioned：仲英財富

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Is Hsu Chien-chien hitting back? Chao Chien-ming admits he once had feelings for her; a post said to be hers surfaces: “I have a clear conscience.”

Published 2026-08-26 00:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Chen Hsing-yu, daughter of Chen Shui-bian, and her ex-husband Chao Chien-ming have continued to clash since their divorce, with the dispute extending to clinic nurse Hsu Chien-chien. Chao acknowledged that he once had feelings for Hsu. An Instagram Story circulating online, purportedly from Hsu, said she had “a clear conscience,” but its authenticity is unconfirmed.

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After AI stocks’ strong gains, could biotech be the next destination for funds? Capital Intelligence: Taiwan’s biotech market capitalization is US$69 billion, just 1.4% of the Taiwan stock market.

Published 2026-08-26 00:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

With AI and semiconductor stocks highly valued, Taiwan’s biotechnology industry is drawing attention as a potential next destination for capital. Its market capitalization is $69 billion, but it accounts for just 1.4% of the overall Taiwan stock market, leaving room for funds to shift into the sector.

Companies mentioned：宝泰生医、長佳智能、長聖、薬華医薬、楽迦再生、台湾微脂体、安立璽榮、安基生技、漢康生技、Belite Bio

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Taiwan Public Opinion Survey》Lai Ching-te loses! Politicians’ favorability ratings put him in just 4th place, behind even this DPP local leader.

Published 2026-08-26 00:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The Taiwan Public Opinion Survey released its August 2026 ratings of politicians’ favorability. Tsai Ing-wen led with 60.1%, while Lai Ching-te ranked 4th at 48.3%, indicating relatively weak support and carrying significance for the ruling party’s internal power structure.

Companies mentioned：畢肯市場研究公司

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QIC Biotech Forum》PharmaEssentia’s ET drug approval decision due by the end of August! 長聖’s CAR-T advances to phase 2, while Locus Cell’s AI cell factory lands international orders.

Published 2026-08-26 00:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwanese biotech companies are expanding internationally through U.S. regulatory approvals, clinical-trial progress and AI manufacturing. PharmaEssentia’s review for the ET indication and 長聖’s move of its CAR-T therapy into Phase II are drawing attention.

Companies mentioned：薬華医薬、長聖、楽迦再生、宝泰生医、長佳智能、Miltenyi、Cambium Bio、Charles River

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Ko Chih-en’s vehicle breaks down in floodwaters during Kaohsiung disaster inspection; “the car door wouldn’t open,” forcing her to climb out through a window.

Published 2026-08-26 00:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Ko Chih-en, the KMT candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, was inspecting disaster damage when her vehicle stalled in floodwaters. Unable to open the car door, she eventually climbed out through a window. The incident highlighted gaps in disaster-area management and response mechanisms, drawing public attention.

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Emerging-stock market leader HanTest to list on the OTC market in September! It targets silicon photonics testing opportunities, with CPO set to boost equipment revenue next year and MEMS probe cards targeted for 2028.

Published 2026-08-26 00:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwanese semiconductor testing company Hantek will list on the OTC market in September, positioning itself to meet demand for advanced testing in the AI era. It is expanding into new fields such as CPO, MEMS probe cards and thermal management to pursue growth.

Companies mentioned：ficonTEC、MJC

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Countdown to 輝達’s earnings report! Tech stocks rebound as all 3 major U.S. indexes rise.

Published 2026-08-26 00:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Technology stocks rebounded ahead of AI giant 輝達’s earnings announcement, lifting the 3 major U.S. stock indexes. Markets are focused on developments related to AI and inflation indicators.

Companies mentioned：輝達、台積電（関連報道より推測）

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Linking a 350-kilometer technology corridor, the high-speed rail becomes the “Silicon Island artery”! Cross-sector cooperation at SEMICON Taiwan 2026; credentials available at 5 major stations.

Published 2026-08-25 23:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

SEMI and 台湾高鉄 announced a strategic partnership and the “Silicon Island Artery” plan to connect a 350-km semiconductor technology corridor by high-speed rail. At SEMICON Taiwan 2026, they will provide on-site registration at 5 stations and add services to support travel by domestic and international experts.

Companies mentioned：台湾高鉄、SEMI、清華大学、穩懋半導体、帆宣系統

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川湖’s AI server gross margin soars to 77.7%! Experts reveal the key to traditional industries’ turnaround as Taiwan sees 2 major strategic advantages.

Published 2026-08-25 23:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Traditional furniture-parts maker King Slide has pivoted to AI servers, achieving a high gross margin of 77.7%. Its links to 台積電 and the non-China supply chain are driving a reassessment of Taiwan’s industry.

Companies mentioned：台積電

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Has a “golden cross” emerged in polling on Lai Ching-te’s administration? A doctor cites one figure to argue otherwise: a majority is impossible.

Published 2026-08-25 23:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A Taiwan public opinion poll by Dai Lian found that support for the Lai Ching-te administration reached 51.4%, exceeding half and recording a “golden cross.” Psychiatrist Shen Zhengnan has challenged the findings, pointing to bias in the poll.

Companies mentioned：畢肯市場研究公司、美麗島電子報、震傳媒

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Patient dies after waiting 12 days for a bed in the emergency department at National Taiwan University Hospital with pneumonia; Chiang Kuan-yu warns of a vicious cycle: similar cases could occur on a large scale.

Published 2026-08-25 23:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A patient in the emergency department at 台大醫院 died after waiting 12 days for a bed. Doctor Chiang Kuan-yu warned that the concentration of critical-care resources could trigger a crisis on a large scale. The case highlights structural problems in Taiwan’s healthcare system.

Companies mentioned：台大醫院、台北市立聯合醫院中興院區

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How should investors position themselves ahead of 輝達’s earnings report? An expert watches “foreign investor activity” and predicts that these Taiwan stocks could find a floor and rebound.

Published 2026-08-25 23:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

With 輝達 shares falling for several consecutive sessions ahead of its earnings report, analyst Chen Wei-tai said foreign selling pressure was easing. He expects Taiwan stocks in the AI supply chain linked to 輝達 to have a chance to bottom out and rebound, as the market has already priced in bad news.

Companies mentioned：台積電、台達電、智邦科技、風傳媒

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The “Pet Login Plan” is underway! Register your dog or cat for a chance to win 30,000 pet vouchers, with additional prizes including a “pet health-check and medical gift package.”

Published 2026-08-25 20:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the “Pet Login Plan,” encouraging owners to register their dogs and cats. Participants can enter a draw for 30,000 pet vouchers worth 300 yuan each and 100 health-check packages worth 3,000 yuan each, promoting pet safety management and owner responsibility.

Companies mentioned：中華民國寵物食品及用品商業同業公會、財團法人中國生產力中心

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Worried about missing health warning signs in your parents? Fitbit founder creates an AI caregiving device.

Published 2026-08-26 02:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

A Fitbit co-founder unveiled “Luffu Link,” an AI caregiving device for older adults. Its screen-free design tracks health and location information and supports remote caregiving.

Companies mentioned：Fitbit、Google、Alphabet、Whoop、Oura、Garmin

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U.S. consumer confidence falls to a 7-month low in August as new-home sales plunge 10.5%.

Published 2026-08-26 01:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The U.S. consumer confidence index in August fell to its lowest level in 7 months, while new-home sales declined 10.5% from the previous month. High prices and rising interest rates are weighing on household spending and the desire to buy homes, heightening concerns about a recession.

Companies mentioned：Conference Board

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How high are U.S. stock valuations? Seven of 9 historical indicators flash warning signs; expert says S&P 500 could post negative returns over the next 10 years.

Published 2026-08-26 01:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Experts say the U.S. stock market is at an extremely high level by historical valuation measures, and that the S&P 500 is likely to deliver negative real returns over the next 10 years. This is a major warning sign for investors.

Companies mentioned：MarketWatch

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Could OpenAI’s in-house chip overtake 輝達? Jalapeno beats GB300 in 2 tests.

Published 2026-08-26 00:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

OpenAI unveiled its internally developed AI chip, “Jalapeno,” which outperformed NVIDIA’s GB300 in some tests. The chip could reduce inference costs and enable optimization for OpenAI’s own models.

Companies mentioned：OpenAI、NVIDIA、博通、Cerebras Systems、Etched、MatX、DeepSeek、Moonshot AI

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Canada has had enough! It imposes retaliatory tariffs on US$20 billion worth of U.S. goods, with rates of up to 50%.

Published 2026-08-26 00:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Originalカナダが米国製品に最大50%の報復関税を発表し、貿易戦争が激化。両国関係は過去最悪の状況に陥っている。

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〈Earnings Preview〉輝達’s quarterly revenue estimated to nearly double; Rubin shipments and customer diversification key.

Published 2026-08-26 00:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

輝達 is set to report results for the second quarter of fiscal 2027. Revenue is expected to nearly double, but customer diversification and the success of its Rubin chips will be key going forward.

Companies mentioned：Amazon、Google、Alphabet、Microsoft、Meta、SpaceX、Tesla、AMD、Intel、OpenAI、Morgan Stanley、KeyBanc、Bernstein、Zacks Investment Management、Deepwater Asset Management

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大立光 makes its fourth move, acquiring a large industrial property from 科宏工業 for NT$3.08 billion.

Published 2026-08-25 23:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Largan Precision acquired industrial land owned by 科宏工業 for NT$3.08 billion, preparing for production expansion and its new CPO business. It spent NT$5.649 billion on 4 land purchases over 2 months.

Companies mentioned：科宏工業

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三集瑞 reports first-half EPS of 1.68 yuan; AI and server inductors to ramp up in the second half.

Published 2026-08-25 23:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

三集瑞 reported first-half EPS of 1.68 yuan. Products including AI server inductors are set to ramp up in the second half, and the company is cautiously optimistic about operations.

Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Intel、AMD、國際雲端服務供應商

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Original蘋果桌機全面升級！Mac mini首搭台積電2奈米M6晶片

Published 2026-08-25 23:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Apple unveiled new Mac mini and Mac Studio models powered by M6 and M5 Ultra chips, boosting AI computing capabilities and targeting developers and professional users. The move reflects the key role AI plays in its strategy.

Companies mentioned：台積電

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U.S. sanctions on Iran have no obvious impact; European stocks mostly close higher.

Published 2026-08-26 01:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• London’s FTSE 100 index rises 31.84 points.
• London’s FTSE 100 index rises 31.84 points, or 0.29%.
• Frankfurt’s DAX index gains 159.54 points.
• Frankfurt’s DAX index gains 159.54 points, or 0.61%.
• Paris' CAC 40 index edged down 13.81 points
• Paris' CAC 40 index edged down 13.81 points, or 0.16%

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U.S.-Canada trade war escalates as 加拿大 imposes retaliatory tariffs of up to 50%

Published 2026-08-26 00:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Original價值約200億美元的美國商品
• Original逾700項美國商品
• Retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50%
• $5.4 billion aid package

Companies mentioned：美國、加拿大、CNBC、法新社

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Apple unveils M6 and M5 Ultra chips, boosting desktop AI computing power

Published 2026-08-26 00:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• M6 is Apple's first chip built using a 2-nanometer process
• Boosts AI GPU peak computing power by nearly 30% compared with M5
• M6 supports up to 32GB of unified memory
• Multithreaded performance improves by up to 1.2 times compared with M5
• Connects 2 dual-die M5 Max chips using UltraFusion technology
• M5 Ultra features up to a 36-core CPU

Companies mentioned：蘋果公司、Apple

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U.S. imposes new sanctions targeting Iran's economic lifeline; residents fear rising prices as crowds gather at gas stations

Published 2026-08-25 23:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• The U.S. war on Iran has lasted 6 months
• Thousands have been killed in the crackdown

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China-India border meeting: Both sides agree to continue dialogue on border issues

Published 2026-08-25 23:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• 25th meeting of special representatives on the China-India border issue
• Agreed to hold the 26th meeting of special representatives on the China-India border issue in India in 2027
• Xi Jinping is likely to lead a delegation of 400 people
• Visit to India for the first time in 7 years

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台鐵 restores service between Fangshan and Fangye on the South-Link Line; operations return to normal from the first train on the 26th

Published 2026-08-25 23:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• 台鐵 24-hour passenger service hotline: (02) 2191-0096
• 0800-765-888 (landlines only)

Companies mentioned：台鐵、台鐵公司

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EOTOAI holds a demonstration event in Tokyo on AI music and emotional communication

Published 2026-08-26 01:25 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• More than 500 people attended on the day
• More than 100 of them experienced generating AI music firsthand

Companies mentioned：EOTOAI 株式会社、株式会社JR東日本企画、LiSH（TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars' Hub）

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SATO launches the SATOC® “ST300R Plus” tag printer for printing price tags and product labels

Published 2026-08-26 00:50 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• High-speed printing at up to 250mm/sec
• Printing accuracy of ±0.5mm
• Average time from contacting the help desk to completion of repairs
• Consolidated net sales as of the end of March 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社サトー、SATO Online Services

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From “hire, then train” to “develop talent for each company before hiring”—Indonesia’s major hotel group サヒッド・グループ and Indonesia Research Institute step up training specified skilled workers for Japan’s lodging and food service industries

Published 2026-08-26 00:05 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• We would first like to consider accepting a few people

Companies mentioned：株式会社インドネシア総合研究所、サヒッド・グループ、Balapapat Japanese School、LPK Balapapat

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Offshore to release “Hotobori,” its first new song in about 1 year, on Wednesday, August 26!!

Published 2026-08-26 00:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 1st Mini Album announced on August 6, 2025
• Friday, September 18
• Advance tickets: 3,300 yen
• Tickets at the door: 3,800 yen
• Established: August 2024

Companies mentioned：株式会社Offshore、テレビ朝日

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〈NTTデータグループ〉Build a foundation to make caregiving support programs “usable”

Published 2026-08-26 00:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Survey on the actual situation among approximately 15,000 domestic employees
• Approximately 7,900 survey responses
• Securities code: 9330
• Capital: 284.1 million yen (as of September 30, 2025)

Companies mentioned：株式会社揚羽、NTTデータグループ、株式会社NTTデータグループ

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6-member idol group Devil ANTHEM. releases new song “儚夏”!

Published 2026-08-26 00:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 6-member idol group
• Aug. 26, 2026
• January 11, 2027
• 12th anniversary of their formation

Companies mentioned：株式会社massenext、Devil ANTHEM.

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Does weight gain raise the risk of breast cancer? An analysis of a large-scale study of Chinese women

Published 2026-08-26 01:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 照護線上

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August 26: It is precisely those challenges and difficulties that make us shine brighter - Heho健康

Published 2026-08-26 01:00 ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康

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Companies mentioned：Heho健康

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