Wu Lichen wins first career MVP, excited to face longtime friend Zeng Jiahui
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 中信兄弟隊 beat the 樂天桃猿隊 2-0 today
- He gave up 4 hits over 7 innings
- Also recorded 7 strikeouts
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟隊、樂天桃猿隊、中國信託集團
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Keelung Ghost Festival water lantern parade draws crowds as clan associations’ floats tour the city
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Keelung Ghost Festival has a history of 172 years
- The water lantern parade began at 6:30 p.m. today
Companies mentioned：劉唐杜姓宗親會、即將成真火舞團、中央社
Tight border checks for formaldehyde-tainted Chinese cabbage; targeted inspections regardless of origin
Following the use of formaldehyde on napa cabbage in China, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration strengthened import monitoring of napa cabbage and kimchi. Chinese napa cabbage is banned from import, and there have been no import records to date.
Facts
- Formaldehyde was used on cabbage in Hebei Province, China.
- Imports of Chinese cabbage are not permitted in Taiwan.
- There were no records of Chinese cabbage imports into Taiwan from Jan. 1 through Aug. 25, 115.
- Formaldehyde is not approved as a food additive in Taiwan.
Landslide in Tibet’s Gyirong County causes major damage; 陸委會 expresses condolences and concern
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 51 Taiwanese nationals are currently registered in Tibet
- At least 384 travelers are missing
- They include 93 Nepali citizens
- 105 Indian citizens
- 3 U.S. citizens
- 12 British citizens
Companies mentioned：陸委會、海峽交流基金會、新華社、法新社、路透社、尼泊爾觀光局
Flash floods and landslides hit China-Nepal border; Nepal police say death toll rises to 95
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At least 22 dead
- Causing 9 deaths
Companies mentioned：ICIMOD、尼泊尔警方、美联社、法新社、印度总理莫迪、尼泊尔总理夏哈
Han Ya’en steps up in the decisive quarter at the Jones Cup as Taiwan Blue narrowly beats South Korea for its first win
Summary not yet available
Facts
- They narrowly defeated South Korea 75-69 at the final buzzer
- Han Ya’en scored a game-high 15 points
- There were as many as 28 turnovers in the game
- Forward Han Ya’en played 23 minutes in the game
- At just 21, she was the youngest player on the team
- Hsiao Yu-wen stands 185 centimeters tall
- Original蕭豫玟則繳出「雙10」10分
- Original蕭豫玟則繳出「雙10」10分、12籃板
- Original蕭豫玟則繳出「雙10」10分、12籃板，同時送出4次阻攻
- Captain Huang Ling-chuan and Peng Shih-ching also scored 10 points each
Companies mentioned：威廉瓊斯盃、台灣藍隊、韓國隊、新莊體育館、名古屋亞運、中央社
After salad oil and camellia oil, first company-reported case of sesame oil exceeding the benzo[a]pyrene limit
Taipei City announced its first case of a company reporting sesame oil that exceeded the benzo[a]pyrene limit. Tung Chien Industrial’s “Sesame Che Premium Cold-Pressed Black Sesame Oil” was found to exceed the limit. The product has been pulled from shelves, and manufacturer Tong Gou Company was ordered to halt production and recall it.
Companies mentioned：統健實業股份有限公司、統購實業有限公司、中聯油脂
Brothers prevail after 2 local pitchers deliver 7 strong innings; Hirano Keiichi praises the game as “excellent”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original2隊本土投手皆繳出7局無失分好投
- The Brothers ultimately won 2-0
- Brothers starting pitcher Wu Lichen gave up 4 hits over 7 innings today
- Brothers starting pitcher Wu Lichen gave up 4 hits over 7 innings today without allowing a run, and struck out 7
- He has a 0.70 ERA in 5 games against the Brothers this season
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、樂天桃猿
Iran says it reached an agreement with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, including revenue sharing
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 1/5 of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments pass through the strait
Companies mentioned：伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊、伊朗國營媒體、路透社、中央社
CTBC Bank partners with 統一集團 on co-branded card, reaches first-year goal of 1 million cards
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The first-year target of 1 million cards
- Reach 3 million cards in 2 to 3 years
- Original中信卡於統一企業集團通路刷卡金額成長達8成
- Helped attract more than 120,000 new customers
Companies mentioned：中信銀行、統一集團、國泰世華銀行、台北富邦銀行
Jiang Chi-chen leads cross-party Legislative Yuan delegation back to Taiwan; 3 proposals approved by APPU
Summary not yet available
Facts
- All 3 proposals by the delegation were approved
- The 88th council meeting
- The 54th general assembly
- 13 members of parliament and senators
- 8 parliamentarians from the Youth Bureau
Companies mentioned：立法院、APPU、亞洲太平洋國會議員聯合會、華航、日本台灣友好議員聯盟、日華議員懇談會、日本自民黨、台中市政府
Taiwan Lottery 539 draw 115207: no jackpot winner
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Winning numbers: 13, 35, 23, 38, 19
- 148 second-prize winning tickets
- Prize of NT$20,000 per ticket
- 3-D lottery winning number: 432
- 61 first-prize winning tickets
- NT$5,000 prize per ticket
- 4-D lottery winning number: 6339
- 14 first-prize winning tickets
- NT$50,000 prize per ticket
Companies mentioned：台彩公司
Original聯準會偏好通膨指標 美國7月PCE持平惟仍接近3年高點
U.S. PCE inflation was unchanged at 3.7% year over year in July, still near a 3-year high. The 聯準會 target is 2%, and the data gives the central bank room to leave interest rates unchanged at its September meeting.
Facts
- PCE rose 3.7% from a year earlier
- It rose 0.2% from the previous month
- Energy goods and services rose 15.3% from a year earlier
- Original較5月的24.1%高點有所回落
- The average price of regular gasoline has risen 37.5% per gallon
- Diesel prices rose 50%
Companies mentioned：聯準會、Fed、美國聯邦準備理事會、川普、伊朗、法新社、美國商務部、聯準會主席華許、Kevin Warsh
On-ice partners become life partners; Japanese media interview friends and family about the sweet evolution of “Riku-Ryu”
Figure skating partners Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement. They have partnered for 7 years and won Olympic gold, and will pursue careers together as professional athletes and coaches.
Facts
- The sweet process of growing closer over 7 years
- Miura was just 17
- Kihara was 27
- Kihara’s 34th birthday
- It also takes about 4 to 5 years to obtain the highest-level coaching qualification
Companies mentioned：週刊文春、木下集團
閎暉 to subscribe to FDK private placement convertible bonds totaling 2.5 billion yen
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The total issue amount of the convertible bonds is 2.5 billion yen
- FDK is a subsidiary 45% owned by 閎暉
Companies mentioned：閎暉、FDK株式會社、日本東京證券交易所
南山人壽 shareholders’ equity reaches NT$563 billion in first half, up 92% from start of year
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Up about 92% from the start of this year
- Consolidated after-tax net income for the first half of 2026 was about NT$30.9 billion
- Total consolidated assets were about NT$5.8 trillion
- Earnings per share were NT$2.1
- Cumulative consolidated new-business premiums were about NT$49 billion
- Cumulative consolidated total premiums were about NT$151.3 billion
- Consolidated shareholders’ equity at the start of this year, after restatement and redesignation of financial assets, was NT$293.4 billion
- 南山人壽’s standalone net worth-to-assets ratio was 10.39%
- New business contractual service margin (CSM) was about NT$28.6 billion
- The consolidated insurance contract liability CSM balance was about NT$392.8 billion
Companies mentioned：南山人壽
Large-scale flash floods and landslides in Nepal’s mountains leave at least 22 dead and 384 missing
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 380 travelers are missing
- They include 93 Nepali citizens
- 105 Indian citizens
- 3 U.S. citizens
- 12 British citizens
- 8 South Korean employees are missing
- 11 Malaysian citizens are missing
- Magnitude 4.4 earthquake
Companies mentioned：Korea South-East Power、Doosan Enerbility、GFZ、ICIMOD
China cites high security risks; Eswatini says claim does not reflect reality and rejects coercion
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The “Consular Express” issued a notice on the 25th
- The “Consular Express” public platform also issued an advisory on the 19th concerning Taiwan ally Palau
Companies mentioned：中國外交部、史瓦帝尼政府、不結盟運動
Xiamen cleaning company used pesticides to disinfect restaurants; Chinese authorities order severe punishment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Provided disinfection and pest-control services to dozens of restaurant chains
Companies mentioned：廈門綠林森環境科技有限公司
Original感謝中央、國軍及台中馳援 陳其邁：高雄記在心裡
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Kaohsiung’s accumulated rainfall over 24 hours once reached 567 millimeters
- Exceeding the 559 millimeters recorded during Typhoon Gaemi
- Accumulated rainfall from the 22nd to the 25th reached 1183.5 millimeters
- The city’s 26 flood detention ponds underwent repeated pumping and drainage, with total storage capacity reaching 10 million tons
Companies mentioned：中央、國軍、台中市府、Facebook、行政院、經濟部水利署、海軍水下作業大隊、農業部、台中市政府
Taitung farm road widening project suspected of illegal benefits; former council secretary-general Wu Qingrong questioned as a witness
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A farm road that should have been only 3 meters wide
- Has become more than 9 meters wide
Companies mentioned：台東縣政府、台東縣議會、台東地檢署、台東縣調查站、台東縣政府農業處
War jolts Persian Gulf aviation hubs; Istanbul emerges as a Eurasian transit center
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Flights to Europe fell by nearly 50%
- The number of seats on flights scheduled at Dubai airport for August fell 15% from the same period last year
- Last year, 1 in every 6 transfer passengers worldwide transited through the Middle East
- 土耳其航空公司 passenger numbers increased 5%
- These passengers accounted for nearly half of air traffic in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- They also accounted for nearly 3/4 of air traffic in Doha, Qatar’s capital
- European routes grew 6%
- East Asian routes surged 16%
Companies mentioned：國際航空運輸協會、OAG、土耳其航空公司、倫敦希斯羅機場
Public health facility renovation opens in Manila’s Intramuros; Taiwan and Philippine Rotary clubs join forces to improve the environment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original今年5月完成現場勘察後動工
Companies mentioned：和成、德欣（TSP）、Koten、和成（HCG）
Sweden to test new mobile alert system for the first time in September to strengthen civil defense
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The phones will sound for 10 seconds
- Sweden will test the new SE-Alert mobile warning system in the capital and nearby Gotland in September
- After the first test in the capital region in September, a nationwide test will take place in December
Companies mentioned：瑞典民防與韌性署、瑞典通訊社
Heavy-rain crop losses exceed NT$130 million; 農業部 offers 1-year interest-free disaster loans
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The total has reached NT$134.77 million
- Chiayi County suffered the heaviest losses at NT$44.1 million
- Yunlin County: NT$29.42 million
- Pingtung County: NT$26.77 million
- Tainan City: NT$18.82 million
- Kaohsiung City: NT$14.11 million
Companies mentioned：農業部、農業金融署
美時 wins favorable U.S. court ruling over generic irritable bowel syndrome drug; application for drug approval to be reviewed again
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Rifaximin 550 milligrams
- 180-day market exclusivity
Companies mentioned：美時製藥、Norwich、FDA、美國食品藥物管理局
數發部 civic technology test sites select 4 teams to help localities strengthen disaster preparedness
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 4 teams were selected
- A total of 29 teams passed the eligibility review and advanced to the selection stage
- Code transfer and project presentations are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 116
Companies mentioned：數發部、基隆市政府、新北市政府、苗栗縣政府、南投縣政府
Mortgage nonperforming loan balance at end-July hits 5-year high; 金管會 says it will continue to monitor
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The real estate lending ratio at 36 domestic banks was 24.19%
- The balance of nonperforming home-purchase loans reached NT$9.425 billion at the end of July
- The balance of home-purchase loans in July was NT$11.8 trillion
- The balance of construction loans in July reached NT$3.88 trillion
- Cumulative deductions under the New Youth Housing program totaled NT$273 billion
- The amount edged up to nearly NT$33.3 billion in July
Companies mentioned：金管會
Jones Cup women’s tournament tips off; Taiwan White loses opener to 黎巴嫩
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Lost 57-74
- Still lost by 17 points at the final buzzer
- Taiwan White crushed its opponent 51-38 in team rebounds
- The team’s 3-point shooting percentage was just 16.7%
- Song Rui-zhen scored a team-high-tying 9 points
- Chen Yu-jie also scored 9 points
- Chen Yu-jie also recorded 9 points and 5 rebounds
- Sienna Tutani contributed 8 points
- Sienna Tutani contributed 8 points and 9 rebounds
Companies mentioned：台灣白隊、黎巴嫩、威廉瓊斯盃、新莊體育館、中國女子籃球聯賽（WCBA）
“Dragon Ball” theme park planned near 巴黎; residents have mixed feelings
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 沙烏地阿拉伯 to invest 6 billion euros
- Expected to create 22,000 jobs
- 庫爾迪芒許 has about 7,300 residents
Companies mentioned：沙烏地阿拉伯、法國、巴黎、庫爾迪芒許、賽爾吉－蓬多瓦茲、米哈波利斯、法國新聞台、巴黎人報
Original東京冷氣平均使用逾14小時 3成民眾「幾乎整天開」
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Tokyo residents use air conditioning at home for an average of 14 hours and 12 minutes a day
- Original有約3成的受訪者表示冷氣幾乎全天運轉
- The share of respondents who answered “the weather has gotten hotter” reached 94% in Tokyo
- Tokyo’s average high temperature from June to August was 31.9 degrees between 2023 and 2025
- That was an increase of 2.3 degrees from 2018 to 2020
Companies mentioned：大金工業、讀賣新聞
John Lee: Hong Kong’s first five-year plan to be unveiled on 9/16
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Hong Kong’s first “five-year plan” will be announced on September 16
- More than 16,000 opinions and suggestions were received from various sectors
- Aligning with China’s “15th Five-Year Plan” （the 15th “five-year plan,” covering 2026 to 2030）
Companies mentioned：香港政府、立法會、港媒
Original今彩539第115207期開獎
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Winning number: 13
- 3-D lottery winning number: 432
- 4-D lottery winning number: 6339
Companies mentioned：台彩
Taipei cafe owner convicted of 41 counts of secretly filming; Shilin District Court imposes combined sentence of 8 and a half years
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Convicted of 41 counts
- 3 and a half years’ imprisonment commutable to a fine
- 5 years’ imprisonment not commutable to a fine
- NT$150,000 in compensation
- More than 20 victims
Companies mentioned：中央社、Threads
National smart biotech initiative gets underway; Wu Cheng-wen says linking data will benefit the public
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Plans to invest NT$100 billion over the next 8 years
- Put forward 27 overarching recommendations
Companies mentioned：行政院、衛福部、運動部
Slope below Chai Shan Road in Kaohsiung slides and damages road; construction prompts closure
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sections 31 to 33 of 台電’s high-voltage line along Chai Shan Road in Gushan District
Companies mentioned：高雄市工務局、台電
尼坦雅胡 vows to expand settlements in the West Bank, ignoring international pressure
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The West Bank （West Bank） is home to about 3 million 巴勒斯坦 people
- More than 500,000 以色列 people currently live in settlements there
- Together, we established and legalized 104 communities
- And 160 farms
Companies mentioned：尼坦雅胡、以色列、巴勒斯坦、法新社、中央社
Suica penguin to retire at year’s end; existing physical cards will be discontinued once sold out
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Suica marks its 25th anniversary
- At first, it could be used at only...424 stations
- Suica service began on November 18, 2001
- In 2004, Suica began offering electronic money services
- JR東日本 launched Mobile Suica in 2006.
Companies mentioned：JR東日本、Apple Pay、Google錢包
Original林安可日職連2場敲安 2度上壘延續好手感
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Issued 1 walk.
- a 2成32 batting average
- 131 pitches
- 6 hits
- Gave up just 1 run
- 10 strikeouts
- 10 hits
- 2 home runs
- gave up 9 runs
- 8 were earned runs
Companies mentioned：埼玉西武獅隊、北海道日本火腿鬥士隊
A public-public merger in the works? IBF Financial authorizes chairman to assess merger proposal
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The former vice chairman's annual salary once reached NT$20 million.
Companies mentioned：彰银、国票金、兆豐金、乐天银行
Extreme weather is becoming the norm. Vice president: Cities must not be brought to a complete standstill whenever disaster strikes.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- “2026 Resilient Homeland, Sustainable Taiwan: A Forum on Systemic Urban Adaptation to Climate Change”
Companies mentioned：中央社、總統府、健康台灣推動委員會、全社會防衛韌性委員會、國家氣候變遷對策委員會
Original華航116年3月起調整員工名牌呈現方式
Original華航宣布調整一線人員名牌顯示方式，移除中文全名，以中英文姓氏並列英文名，預計116年3月換發。此舉旨在因應職務需求，優化國際旅客識別。
Facts
- Starting in 116年3月
- Starting Feb. 1 this year
Companies mentioned：華航、台灣虎航、長榮航空、星宇航空
Peng Cheng-min inducted into 台灣棒球名人堂, hopes it will grow to the scale of Cooperstown
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 12th 台灣棒球名人堂
- 3 people inducted into the 12th 台灣棒球名人堂
- Led Taiwan to win the silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics
- Competed at the 2004 Athens Olympics
Companies mentioned：台灣棒球名人堂、中華職棒、中信兄弟、美國棒球名人堂
Construction begins on Taoyuan Metro Green Line extension to Zhongli, linking Bade and Zhongli and strengthening the transport network
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 桃園捷運 Green Line extension to Zhongli is about 7.1 kilometers long.
- Total budget: NT$36.1 billion
- 6 stations along the line
- Space to park at least 15 trains
- The total construction period is 1795 days.
Companies mentioned：桃園捷運、桃園市政府捷運工程局、台鐵、機場捷運
Italian Mafia boss Papalia dies after 49 years in prison
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Served 49 years in prison
- Died at the age of 81
Companies mentioned：光榮會、帕帕利亞家族、義大利晚郵報、倫巴底大區、卡拉布里亞
Gongguan smoking area likened to a dog cage; Chiang Wan-an orders its removal
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Yin Wei, head of the 北市研考會, said today that Mayor Chiang Wan-an had ordered its removal.
Companies mentioned：台北市、北市研考會、台大公館商圈、民進黨、中央社
Probation volunteers take part in development training as Penghu prosecutors join forces to build a safe, stable community
The Penghu District Prosecutors Office held development training for probation volunteers today, strengthening their counseling skills to help former offenders reintegrate into society.
Sanctioned by the U.S. government, ICC President Tomoko Akane says she will fight unfair treatment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 18 judges of the ICC
- 9 people have been designated for sanctions
Companies mentioned：國際刑事法院、ICC、日本共同社、日本放送協會、NHK、美國川普政府
鴻海 spends NT$1.7 billion on U.S. land and factory purchase, expects to expand AI manufacturing capacity
鴻海 bought a factory in California for about NT$1.758 billion to expand its global AI server manufacturing footprint, anticipating strong demand for related capacity.
Companies mentioned：Q-Edge Corporation、NVIDIA
New Taipei's 116年 budget allocates NT$270.1 billion in spending; Hou You-yi urges central government not to cut subsidies again
新北市 approved its 116年度 general budget, with spending totaling NT$270.1 billion. Mayor Hou You-yi urged the central government not to cut subsidies again. The city faces heavy fiscal pressure because of its large population and high construction and social welfare spending.
Facts
- Revenue in the 116年 general budget proposal totals NT$256.848 billion.
- Up NT$9.684 billion from the 115年度 budget
- An increase of 3.92%
- Total spending: NT$270.148 billion
- Up NT$9.584 billion from the 115年度 budget
- Growth of 3.68%
- The shortfall between revenue and spending is NT$13.3 billion.
- 新北市 estimates it will receive NT$107.5 billion in centrally allocated tax revenue next year
- Up NT$10.6 billion from this year
- The per capita budget from the NT$107.5 billion in centrally allocated tax revenue is only NT$26,600.
- The city government will have to shoulder a total of NT$425.1 billion for the 「四環八線」 metro plan.
- NT$12 billion budgeted for rail construction next year
Companies mentioned：新北市、台北市、中央社
Taiwan | 風傳媒（35）
Earthquake triggers avalanche and devastating floods! Multiple areas along the China-Nepal border inundated; at least 18 dead and nearly 400 missing
An earthquake near the China-Tibet and Nepal border triggered avalanches, causing floods and mudslides. At least 18 people were killed and nearly 400 are missing. Rescue efforts are proving extremely difficult.
Visiting fishermen and miners in Ruifang, Li Sichuan says workers are the backbone of the community
New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan attended Fishermen's Day events in Ruifang and visited a mining history museum. He pledged to support the rights of frontline workers, upgrade the fishing industry, preserve local culture and strengthen local infrastructure.
Taipei area mocked for spending NT$160 billion on flood control; social media page asks the DPP: Are you trying to deny Chen Shui-bian's achievements?
Flood damage from heavy rain in southern Taiwan has reignited debate over flood-control budgets. A social media page questioned the DPP's criticism of northern Taiwan-focused spending, saying it could undermine the achievements of Chen Shui-bian's administration and highlighting the political and historical complexities behind flood-control policy.
Why did Jensen Huang make a quick, low-key trip to Taiwan before the earnings report? Expert says he feared losing a key lead and rushed to secure this Taiwanese company
The U.S. Treasury Department expanded purchases of long-term Treasury bonds to $4 billion. 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang made an urgent visit to Taiwan ahead of the company’s earnings report to strengthen its supply chain. The move is seen as a step toward meeting growing demand for AI-driven semiconductors.
Companies mentioned：輝達、Meta、USDT
The shift from drones to AI is already underway, says Chiang Chi-chen, who believes Taichung must prepare for the development of the low-altitude economy
Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang Chi-chen said Taichung should seize opportunities in the low-altitude economy and the commercialization of AI, leveraging its complete industrial supply chain to upgrade drone and robotics manufacturing, boost wages and retain talent.
Companies mentioned：Tesla、Amazon、Hyundai
Taking governance on the road in Yonghe, Hou You-yi says he will listen to local needs to make the district more livable
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi inspected infrastructure projects in Yonghe District, checking on schools and improvements to the urban environment. He emphasized people-centered governance that prioritizes residents’ voices and stressed the importance of making the city more livable.
Treating students like treasured family! Yang Wen-ke thanks Hsinchu County principals for their frontline dedication
Hsinchu County held its principals’ conference for the 115 academic year, promoting AI education and the practice of SEL. County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke emphasized support for educators. The initiative is an important effort to improve education quality and foster sustainable learning.
Ko Chih-en invites Lee Hong-yuan to assess flooding at Dianbao Creek, urges an end to budget wrangling: Targeted solutions are key
Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en invited flood-control expert Lee Hong-yuan to inspect flooding problems at Dianbao Creek. She said the issue should be addressed scientifically rather than through political sparring, and called on central and local governments to work together to resolve 30 years of accumulated problems.
Impressed by the Rafale's record in the India-Pakistan conflict, Bangladesh decides to spend NT$70 billion on 20 J-10CE fighter jets
The Bangladeshi government plans to buy 20 Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets for about NT$70 billion, citing their battlefield performance in the India-Pakistan conflict and cost-effectiveness. The move is expected to significantly bolster its air defenses and strengthen China's influence in South Asia's arms market.
Top 4 finalists at the 37th Traditional Arts Golden Melody Awards each take 3 prizes; 2 National Treasures receive special awards
The 37th Traditional Arts Golden Melody Awards were held in Taipei on 22. Four groups each took 3 awards, making them the biggest winners, while two traditional arts masters received special awards. The event highlighted the importance of cultural heritage and cross-disciplinary innovation.
A car is more than transportation; it carries a family's memories. ALLFA invites owners to share romantic stories spanning the years through their lenses
ALLFA European Car Alliance launched the “Romance Through the Lens” submission campaign, inviting car owners to share memories of life with their vehicles and families. The initiative strengthens the emotional bond between the brand and its customers and highlights the role of French cars in family life.
Could the “Hsu Fu clause” affect a KMT-TPP alliance? Hsu Chiao-hsin cites the basis for the 5+1 polling plan: “This is absolutely not just empty talk”
Original国民党の徐巧芯氏が、台北市松山・信義区での「5+1」議席目標を民調データに基づき強調。藍白合の継続を示唆し、「許甫条項」の影響を否定した。
Companies mentioned：国民党、台湾民众党
Su Chiao-hui visits institutional catering kitchen, calls for expansion of free school lunches; city subsidies for equipment upgrades aim for a triple win in food safety
New Taipei City mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui visited a central kitchen and announced a policy to expand free school lunches and support facilities, benefiting children, parents and vendors. She stressed food safety and the promotion of local agriculture.
Thanks to the central government and Taichung for rushing aid to Kaohsiung! Chen Chi-mai: No distance between us in the storm; Lu Hsiu-yen generously provided pumping equipment to aid post-disaster recovery
Kaohsiung was hit by record-breaking rainfall, and Mayor Chen Chi-mai thanked the central government and Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen for promptly providing pumping equipment. Mutual assistance among cities amid extreme weather demonstrates resilience, as post-disaster recovery accelerates.
From clinics to the mountains: National Park Service and Show Chwan join forces to create sustainable healing
The Ministry of the Interior's National Park Service and the Show Chwan Healthcare System signed a memorandum of cooperation, combining nature conservation with medical services to promote environmental education and high-altitude medical support, while raising public health and ecological awareness.
Companies mentioned：长庚医疗体系、台北荣总、佛教慈济、卫福部医福会
Chiang Wan-an quietly removes 'dog-cage smoking area'; Chang Ching-sen points to the core issue: ugliness is not the biggest problem
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an quietly removed an outdoor smoking area dubbed a 'dog cage,' prompting public discussion. Former Minister without Portfolio Chang Ching-sen said the problem was not its ugly appearance, but poor planning of public spaces.
Central government visits Nantou County to assess all-out defense mobilization operations, strengthen response capabilities for disasters and emergencies
The Executive Yuan conducted its “115 Year Mobilization Operations Evaluation” in Nantou County to strengthen responses to disasters and emergencies. The deputy county magistrate and central government agencies worked together to review preparations for the civil defense mobilization system.
Why does Kaohsiung still flood after 30 years of flood control? Lee Hung-yuan joins Ko Chih-en on site: Money is not the problem; it is not being spent where it matters
Kaohsiung has frequently flooded amid heavy rain. Candidate Ko Chih-en and flood-control expert Lee Hung-yuan inspected Dianbao Creek and criticized the ineffective use of flood-control funds. Lee said the issue was not the size of the budget but the misallocation of resources, and urged targeted solutions.
'Hsinchu Way' wins fans in Singapore! Hsinchu City government holds its first overseas tourism promotion event to tap Southeast Asian travel market
The Hsinchu City government held its first tourism promotion event in Singapore, attracting 52 travel industry operators and promoting the 'Play Hsinchu' brand to tap the Southeast Asian independent travel market.
Black Bat Squadron celebrates its 75th anniversary; Hsinchu City government and Air Force pay tribute to heroes!
The Hsinchu City government and Air Force Command jointly held a 75th anniversary celebration for the Black Bat Squadron. Flight displays, a concert and special exhibitions honored heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country and promoted the passing down of history.
Should countries establish 'human preserves'? Bill Gates worries AI will replace people across the board and says robots should be barred from certain jobs
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates expressed concern about AI-related job losses and proposed establishing “human preserves” and taxing robots. Early government action is important.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic
Lai Ching-te's approval rating reaches 51.4%, crossing the 'golden cross'; Lin Chun-hsien on 2026 election outlook: DPP will do much better
President Lai Ching-te's job approval rating rebounded to 51.4%, crossing the 'golden cross.' DPP legislator Lin Chun-hsien expects the party to perform substantially better in the 2026 local elections. Comments from within the KMT were seen as one factor behind rising support for the DPP.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒、畢肯市場研究公司
Presidential Office discretionary fund cut and frozen, sheltered workshops' orders put on hold; Lin Chun-hsien slams KMT lawmakers: They have no idea what they are voting on
The Legislative Yuan cut and froze the Presidential Office's discretionary fund, leading to the cancellation of a plan to buy Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes from 37 sheltered workshops. DPP legislator Lin Chun-hsien criticized more than 50 KMT lawmakers for voting blindly and lacking a sense of responsibility, sparking political controversy.
Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City plans to establish 'low-emission zones,' gradually restricting gasoline and diesel vehicles from entering the city center
Ho Chi Minh City will introduce low-emission zones starting in 2027, gradually restricting the entry of gasoline and diesel vehicles. The electrification of public transportation will come first, with the aim of improving the urban environment.
Can the US save the market by buying US$100 billion in Treasuries? Chen Feng-hsin is 'bearish long term': Uncontrolled yields could hurt stocks
The U.S. Treasury Department doubled the scale of its buybacks of long-term Treasury bonds, but Chen Feng-hsin viewed the move as a short-term fix and said it would not resolve longer-term market anxiety. Rising U.S. Treasury yields could adversely affect stock markets.
Companies mentioned：Meta、マイクロソフト、アマゾン、NVIDIA
Speed cameras are 307 times denser than in Japan, yet the traffic death rate is 5 times higher? This city is singled out for using fines as a slush fund
Taiwan People's Party Chairperson Wang Wan-yu criticized Taiwan's speed-camera density as 307 times that of Japan, while its traffic death rate is higher. She questioned whether enforcement had become a tool for collecting fines and promoted proposals for traffic reform.
What is the truth behind the 15,000 gift boxes? Huang Yang-ming flags Presidential Office figures: Only a public list will show who is putting on an act
Cuts to the Presidential Office’s discretionary budget affected orders for mooncake gift boxes from sheltered workshops. Commentator Huang Yang-ming called on opposition parties to address the issue in local governments and demanded transparency.
Propose low-carbon communities: Kaohsiung supports 14 communities in carrying out 71 carbon-reduction initiatives
The Kaohsiung Environmental Protection Bureau is promoting a low-carbon community subsidy program, supporting 14 communities in carrying out 71 carbon-reduction initiatives. The program is expected to cut carbon emissions by 139,000 kilograms a year, demonstrating the key role of local governments in the net-zero transition.
Star Cruises teams up with Shin Lung to launch exclusive IP 'Star Dragon Show'; at-sea premiere aboard Explorer on 9/13
Star Cruises has teamed up with Shin Lung to launch the exclusive IP 'Star Dragon Show,' which will premiere aboard the Explorer on Sept. 13. Combining music with an at-sea voyage, the show offers an immersive entertainment experience and strengthens brand differentiation.
Companies mentioned：大登旅行社、上順旅遊、永信旅行社、永業旅行社、良友旅行社、捷利旅行社、統一旅遊、翔順旅行社、新進旅行社、鳳凰旅遊、AsiaYo
China Steel's electromagnetic steel coil RC30 earns green certification again, cutting emissions by 0.3 tons per ton as it targets low-carbon steel market
China Steel’s electromagnetic steel coil “RC30” received green certification from the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Made with 30% recycled materials, it cuts CO2 emissions by 0.3 tons per 1 ton and strengthens the product’s competitiveness in the low-carbon market.
The Wall Street Journal reveals how China is helping Iran and Russia make 'Witness' drones more like cruise missiles
Chinese-made engine parts are helping improve the performance of Iranian-made “Shahed” drones, which Russia has used in attacks on Ukraine. The development is heightening geopolitical tensions.
Companies mentioned：廈門林巴赫航空發動機股份有限公司、泰利飛通訊設備有限公司
Unmanned aircraft bill faces key vote on the 27th! Legislature advances session to beat typhoon disruption; bill to be sent to president for promulgation after Mid-Autumn Festival
The Legislative Yuan moved up its session because of the typhoon and will take up the unmanned vehicle bill on the 27th. The ruling and opposition parties have not reached agreement on the responsible agency, budget mechanism or spending cap, and a vote is expected. The move has implications for defense self-reliance and industrial development.
Developing young talent for 10 consecutive years! New Taipei campus advertising program wins government policy communications award
The New Taipei City Government Information Department's 'New Taipei Campus Advertisers' program has been held for 10 consecutive years and won the Government Policy Communications Excellence Award at the 2026 Outstanding Public Relations Awards. The program has successfully connected young people's creativity, the advertising industry and municipal policies, boosting policy outreach.
Companies mentioned：財團法人公共關係基金會
Borrow popular comics for free! New Taipei comic library invites families to try anime cosplay, Huama dubbing and AI comic creation
新北市立圖書館’s Yonghe Minquan Branch will hold the family manga and anime experience event “Manga Fun Month” in September and October. It will offer nearly 30,000 manga books for free loan, along with activities including cosplay, AI manga creation and animation dubbing. The event aims to foster reading habits through manga.
Companies mentioned：新北市立圖書館
'Moonlight Weaves Love: Fairy Slipper Garden' projection-mapping show wins 3 major awards at home and abroad, showcasing New Taipei's revitalization of historic sites and cultural innovation
The New Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs’ light show “Moonlight Weaves Love: Fairy Slipper Lin Family Mansion” won 3 major awards in the UK, the U.S. and Taiwan. The fusion of cultural heritage and technology received international recognition.
Companies mentioned：光点吉樹、当代伝奇劇場
Japan | PR TIMES（34）
Originalアストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社がリガク・ホールディングス株式会社（証券コード:268A）に関する2026年12月期2Q決算アップデートレポートを発行
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Facts
- Fiscal year ending December 2026
- Dated August 26, 2026
Companies mentioned：アストリス・アドバイザリー・ジャパン株式会社、リガク・ホールディングス株式会社、リガク
Dubai Research Institute surveys Dubai rental trends in July 2026: 46,612 contracts, up 10.5% month on month and down 4.7% year on year
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- 46,612 rental contracts
- Up 10.5% month on month
- Down 4.7% year on year
- 41,301 apartment contracts
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス、DRI Real Estate LLC、DRI Consultancy FZ-LLC
OriginalG7広島サミット採用ワイナリー × びんご福山デニックス
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- Won the 2025 season undefeated in SB2 and earned promotion to SB1
Companies mentioned：びんご福山デニックス、山野峡大田ワイナリー、G7広島サミット
Free online course for composting beginners, “The Door to Compost,” to be held in September!
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Facts
- In this 90-minute course
- Capacity: 30 people
Companies mentioned：NPO法人コンポスト東京、キエーロ、原宿原っぱファーム、渋谷区立原宿外苑中学校
AI career agent “Aile” introduces 11 affiliated AITubers with different consultation styles
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- 11 AITubers for career-change consultations
Companies mentioned：スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile
AI career agent “Aile” releases profile of affiliated AITuber “佐藤あおい”
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- Age 32 / Career advisor
- Career advisor who has supported consultations for 7 years and more than 500 people
Companies mentioned：スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile
AI career agent “Aile” releases profile of affiliated AITuber “朝日瀬礼奈”
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- Age 30 / Data scientist at a pharmaceutical company
Companies mentioned：スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile
AI career agent “Aile” releases profile of affiliated AITuber “星ノ宮 絢瀬”
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- Age 29 / Policy research analyst
Companies mentioned：スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile
AI career agent “Aile” releases profile of affiliated AITuber “朝霧 日和”
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- Age 27 / Recruitment communications manager
Companies mentioned：スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile
AI career agent “Aile” releases profile of affiliated AITuber “冬月 透子”
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Companies mentioned：スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile
AI career agent “Aile” releases profile of affiliated AITuber “橘 瀬那”
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- Age 28 / Brand PR producer
Companies mentioned：スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile
AI career agent “Aile” releases profile of affiliated AITuber “月城 蓮”
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- Age 31 / Strategy lead for a SaaS business
Companies mentioned：スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile
AI career agent “Aile” releases profile of affiliated AITuber “天城 陽翔”
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- Age 28 / Corporate sales manager
Companies mentioned：スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile
AI career agent “Aile” releases profile of affiliated AITuber “久遠 真”
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- Age 32 / Crisis management consultant
Companies mentioned：スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile
AI career agent “Aile” releases profile of affiliated AITuber “御堂 冬馬”
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- Age 29 / Publishing house editor
Companies mentioned：スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile