# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-27 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 93 items from 4 sources; Japan, 18 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Hou Jing's 7 scoreless innings boost his bid to stay on the roster; manager Hong says rankings will be reassessed

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:38:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608270351.aspx
- anchor: #n2285573
- Companies mentioned: 台鋼雄鷹隊、富邦悍將隊、中央社

Facts:
- Defeated 富邦悍將隊 2-0
- Hou Jing (Bradin Hagens) threw 108 pitches, logging his longest outing of the season
- Although he gave up 4 hits
- He issued 2 walks and hit batters
- The outing earned Hou Jing his 5th win of the season
- Hou Jing had allowed runs in 7 straight games before today's game

## 17 teams compete for the favorable-wind flag at Hengchun pole-climbing event; 頭城搶孤隊 reaches the top first

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:35:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270350.aspx
- anchor: #n2285570
- Companies mentioned: 恆春鎮公所、頭城搶孤隊

Facts:
- 17 competing teams
- 9:07:30 p.m.

## How can Health Coins be used? Legislator recommends rewards for quitting smoking and buying whole foods

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:34:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608270349.aspx
- anchor: #n2285571
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部、健康台灣推動委員會、台大醫院北護分院、醫院評鑑暨醫療品質策進會、台灣家庭醫學醫學會、中華民國營養師公會全國聯合會

Facts:
- 衛福部將於今年10月推出「健康幣」政策
- Nearly 5 hours

## Chinese expert: Nepal glacial avalanche debris flow moving at 50 meters per second, leaving almost no time to react

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:34:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608270348.aspx
- anchor: #n2285572
- Companies mentioned: 中國自然資源部、中國自然資源航空物探遙感中心地質災害調查監測中心

Facts:
- Moving at about 50 meters per second
- The affected area also extended more than 20 kilometers

## Another Chinese research vessel intrusion; Coast Guard patrol boat monitors and issues warnings throughout

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:22:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608270347.aspx
- anchor: #n2285484

The Coast Guard monitored the Chinese research vessel Xiangyanghong 3 operating off Kaohsiung Harbor. The vessel did not enter restricted waters and continued sailing southeast after being warned.

Facts:
- The Coast Guard dispatched patrol boat PP-3559 to monitor the vessel and issue a warning by loudspeaker.
- Xiangyanghong 3 did not enter Taiwan's restricted waters at any point.
- At 4 p.m., the vessel was 36.7 nautical miles southwest of Eluanbi, Pingtung.

## Cathay project inspection completed; FSC to announce penalties in the short term

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270346.aspx
- anchor: #n2285483
- Companies mentioned: 國泰投信、國泰金、國泰世華銀行、國泰私募股權、世芯-KY

Facts:
- Penalties will be imposed before the end of September
- The FSC completed its inspection of 國泰投信's business on July 8
- 對於國泰金與子公司利害關係人專案檢查部分也已在7月17日完成檢查

## Unmanned Vehicles Act passes third reading; Presidential Office says national defense needs were not fully considered

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:14:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608270345.aspx
- anchor: #n2285482

The Legislative Yuan passed the Unmanned Vehicle Act, but the Presidential Office criticized it for giving insufficient consideration to the urgency of national defense. It stressed the need for rapid drone procurement.

## 健康幣超商1點抵1元 10月前完成癌篩疫苗沒得領

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:05:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270344.aspx
- anchor: #n2285480
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部、國健署、健康台灣推動委員會、壽險公司

Facts:
- Earn up to 13,150 points
- 超商兌換商品採1點等值新台幣1元
- The maximum number of Health Coins each person can accumulate varies by age group and health risks, ranging from about 3,700 to 13,150 points
- The platform's construction budget for 115年至116年 is NT$50.76 million to NT$57 million

## Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115208: 2 top-prize winning tickets

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:05:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270343.aspx
- anchor: #n2285481
- Companies mentioned: 台彩公司

Facts:
- Each won NT$8 million
- 2 jackpot tickets win
- 214 second-prize winning tickets
- NT$20,000 prize per ticket
- 22 first-prize winning tickets
- NT$5,000 prize per ticket
- 29 first-prize winning tickets
- NT$50,000 prize per ticket

## Power Lottery draw No. 115069: no top-prize winner

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:03:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270342.aspx
- anchor: #n2285477
- Companies mentioned: 台灣彩券

No one won the top or second prize in Power Lottery draw No. 115069. The first-zone numbers were 11, 36, 24, 09, 07 and 02, and the second-zone number was 01.

Facts:
- The winning numbers in the first zone were 11, 36, 24, 09, 07 and 02.
- The winning number in the second zone was 01.
- No top-prize winner.
- No second-prize winner.

## President calls for improved Health Coin system and expanded rewards and places to use them

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:01:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608270341.aspx
- anchor: #n2285478

President Lai Ching-te is promoting the Health Coin policy and the National Action Plan for Indigenous Health Resilience, aiming to strengthen preventive medicine for all and achieve health equity.

## Glacier collapse on Nepal-Tibet border triggers floods; a look at past glacier disasters

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:01:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270340.aspx
- anchor: #n2285479

A glacier collapse on the Nepal-China Tibet border triggered severe flash floods and debris flows. The disaster killed at least 300 people, left more than 1,000 missing and devastated infrastructure.

## 金管會：數位保險收2件申請 產壽險各1案

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:59:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270339.aspx
- anchor: #n2285414
- Companies mentioned: 金管會

Facts:
- 2 applications have been received so far
- Minimum capital requirements for property and life insurers to be lowered to NT$500 million and NT$1 billion, respectively
- A total of 9 companies have made inquiries
- Both property and life insurers are represented: 8 property insurers and 1 life insurer

## Slight increase in vessels passing through Strait of Hormuz, but traffic remains below 10-day moving average

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:57:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270338.aspx
- anchor: #n2285415
- Companies mentioned: Kpler、伊斯蘭革命衛隊、英國海事貿易行動辦公室

Facts:
- Yesterday, the number of commodity vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz rose to 10 from 8 the previous day
- But the figure remained below the 10-day moving average of about 15 vessels

## PLA general Zhao Zongqi stripped of CPPCC membership; Hong Kong media say he is caught up in military anti-corruption drive

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:56:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608270337.aspx
- anchor: #n2285416

Zhao Zongqi, a general in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, was stripped of his eligibility as a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference over suspected involvement in an anti-corruption investigation. The punishment of a senior military official signals tighter control under Xi’s administration and carries political significance.

## Nvidia earnings ease AI-trade concerns; U.S. stocks open higher

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:55:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270336.aspx
- anchor: #n2285353
- Companies mentioned: 輝達公司、NVIDIA

Facts:
- Dow Jones Industrial Average opens up 149.8 points, or 0.28%
- Dow Jones Industrial Average opens up 149.8 points, or 0.28%, at 53613.66
- S&P 500 opens up 34.6 points, or 0.45%
- S&P 500 opens up 34.6 points, or 0.45%, at 7710.34
- Nasdaq Composite surges 226.8 points, or 0.87%, at the open
- Nasdaq Composite surges 226.8 points, or 0.87%, at the open, to 26356.98

## 連訊 plans to expand business with a Thailand subsidiary

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:41:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608273008.aspx
- anchor: #n2285352
- Companies mentioned: 連訊、連展集團、ACON OPTICS COMMUNICATIONS（THAILAND）CO., LTD.

Facts:
- Will invest 100 million Thai baht
- About NT$96 million

## 券商授信倍數不放寬 金管會：市場距離上限仍有空間

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:32:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270335.aspx
- anchor: #n2285350
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、券商公會、證交所、櫃買中心

Facts:
- The debt-to-net-worth ratio cannot exceed 6 times
- Broker financing amounts to about 1.62 times net worth
- The debt-to-net-worth ratio is about 3.168 times
- Orders placed during the 10 consecutive business days beginning on the investor's first transaction date with the broker
- The period for managing default records will be extended from 1 year to 5 years
- Tick sizes for board lots and odd lots may be reduced across the board from NT$5 to NT$1

## 瓊斯盃台灣藍狂勝泰國95分 確定闖女子組冠軍戰

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:30:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608270334.aspx
- anchor: #n2285351
- Companies mentioned: 瓊斯盃、台灣藍隊、泰國隊、韓國隊、名古屋亞運

Facts:
- Crushed its opponent 120-25
- Finished with a 95-point win and a 2-game winning streak in the group-stage preliminaries
- The team combined for 32 steals
- Huang Hsiang-ting scored a game-high 15 points
- Huang Hsiang-ting scored a game-high 15 points and grabbed 6 rebounds
- Huang Hsiang-ting scored a game-high 15 points, with 6 rebounds and 2 steals
- Captain Huang Ling-chuan scored 14 points
- Captain Huang Ling-chuan scored 14 points, including 2 three-pointers
- Point guard Peng Hsiao-tung contributed 13 points
- Point guard Peng Hsiao-tung contributed 13 points and 4 assists
- Point guard Peng Hsiao-tung contributed 13 points, 4 assists and 6 steals

## AI computing demand seen through 2028; AWS and 輝達 expand cooperation on multiple fronts

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:25:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270333.aspx
- anchor: #n2285349
- Companies mentioned: AWS、輝達、NVIDIA、亞馬遜、Amazon、Annapurna Labs

Facts:
- 2 million NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra, Rubin and Rubin Ultra GPUs
- Memory bandwidth to increase by up to 30%
- Cut HBM power consumption by 15%
- Free up as much as 25% of the area

## Oil stains on Japan’s National Treasure Buddha Foot Stone removed; temple expands fence to prevent a recurrence

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:22:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270332.aspx
- anchor: #n2285348
- Companies mentioned: 藥師寺、集英社、東京文化財研究所、奈良市元興寺文化財研究所、中央社

Facts:
- The Buddha Foot Stone was made in 753 AD
- Designated a National Treasure in 1952

## Unmanned Vehicle Act passes third reading without Executive Yuan version; Ministry of Economic Affairs fears impact on industry development

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:16:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270331.aspx
- anchor: #n2285347
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、國防部、行政院、立法院

Facts:
- Total budget set at NT$240 billion
- Principle is to allocate NT$40 billion annually
- Taiwan’s unmanned vehicle supply chain now links more than 274 businesses

## Nepal landslide death toll rises to 359; expert says massive ice body broke off from high altitude

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:13:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270330.aspx
- anchor: #n2285344
- Companies mentioned: GNS Science、法新社、共同社、東京大學

Facts:
- Nepal police updated the toll today, saying the country’s death count has climbed to 359.
- This brings the total death toll from the disaster to at least 362
- with more than 1400 people still missing.
- A huge mass of glacial ice fell from an altitude of about 5200 meters… into a valley.
- About 1 kilometer across
- About 2 kilometers long
- About 1.2 kilometers high

## Ko Wen-je visits Huwei’s Ghost Festival offerings ceremony to campaign for county councilor Chen Yi-chen

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:12:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270329.aspx
- anchor: #n2285345
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、中央社

Facts:
- Huwei’s 8 major offering zones

## Typhoon Saudel shows signs of weakening; forecast to make landfall in China at noon on the 28th

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:11:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270328.aspx
- anchor: #n2285346
- Companies mentioned: 氣象署、中央氣象署

Facts:
- At a speed of 18 to 25 kilometers per hour
- At a speed of 20 to 23 kilometers per hour
- About 410 kilometers northeast of Matsu

## Online posts threaten to kill 民進黨 supporters; Tainan man referred to prosecutors over suspected breach of public order

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:07:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608270327.aspx
- anchor: #n2285343
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、中央社、台南地檢署

Facts:
- A 40-year-old man surnamed Chen
- Within ten minutes

## Foreign investors buy for 2 straight sessions, adding NT$49 billion; focus on active ETFs, memory chips and plastics stocks

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:55:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270326.aspx
- anchor: #n2285279
- Companies mentioned: 統一投信、南亞科、華邦電、台塑、中石化、輝達

Foreign investors stepped up buying in Taiwan stocks, adding NT$49 billion, with funds focused on active ETFs, memory chips and plastics stocks. Taiwan stocks closed higher, buoyed by 輝達’s earnings report.

## In response to Han Kuo-yu, Cabinet says withholding countersignature on bills accounts for only 3.8% and is a defensive measure

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:54:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608270325.aspx
- anchor: #n2285280

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu criticized the Executive Yuan for not countersigning bills. The Executive Yuan responded that the power to countersign is a constitutional shield and that it exercises the power cautiously, in only 3.8% of cases.

## Nepal landslide; expert suspects glacial collapse formed a landslide-dammed lake that later burst

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270324.aspx
- anchor: #n2285281
- Companies mentioned: 朝日新聞、アメリカ地質調査所、アメリカ国立海洋大気局、Open-Meteo

Landslides and flooding struck central Nepal. Experts say the disaster was caused by the collapse of a glacier, which formed a dammed lake that later burst. The effects of climate change and earthquakes are a concern.

## Power Lottery draw No. 115069

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:53:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270323.aspx
- anchor: #n2285214
- Companies mentioned: 台灣彩券、中央社

Power Lottery draw No. 115069 took place on the evening of August 27. The winning numbers for the first and second sections were announced for ticket holders to check.

Facts:
- The winning numbers in the first section of Power Lottery draw No. 115069 were 11, 36, 24, 09, 07 and 02.
- The winning number in the second section of Power Lottery draw No. 115069 was 01.

## Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115208

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:45:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608270322.aspx
- anchor: #n2285213
- Companies mentioned: 台彩

Facts:
- Winning number: 07
- The 3-Star winning number is 891
- The 4-Star winning number is 6217

## 金管會 confirms 國銀 underreported figures; mortgage nonperforming loans exceeded NT$9.4 billion in June

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:44:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270321.aspx
- anchor: #n2285212
- Companies mentioned: 國銀、金管會

Facts:
- 國銀’s mortgage nonperforming loans totaled NT$9.425 billion in July
- Mortgage nonperforming loans totaled NT$9.464 billion in June
- 國銀’s mortgage nonperforming loans rose NT$780 million month on month in July
- The adjusted nonperforming loan ratio was 0.08%
- The adjusted figure for mortgage nonperforming loans in June was NT$9.464 billion, up NT$819 million from the originally announced figure

## President Lai announces new appointments; Yang Qiwen to become 運動部 deputy minister for political affairs

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:38:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608270320.aspx
- anchor: #n2285210
- Companies mentioned: 國立台北教育大學、運動部

Facts:
- A 100-kilometer ultramarathon

## “Extreme weather is more than just disasters”: Bangkok workshop explores how the media can report on climate science

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:36:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270319.aspx
- anchor: #n2285209
- Companies mentioned: Reporting ASEAN、探測媒體基金會（PMFI）、政府間氣候變遷問題小組（IPCC）、香港城市大學能源及環境學院

## Magong Summer Outdoor Film Festival opens, drawing crowds to International Plaza

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:26:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270318.aspx
- anchor: #n2285167
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、馬公市公所

Facts:
- Four consecutive days of film screenings
- A limited 400 “Film Festival Bad Cat—Cheeky Commemorative Fans” will be given away
- Watching the film seated on the plaza steps with 500 children and adults in attendance

## Assessing potential external merger opportunities, 華南金 and 第一金 each have 3 principles

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:24:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270317.aspx
- anchor: #n2285168
- Companies mentioned: 華南金、第一金、王道銀、第一金投信、兆豐投信、合作金庫投信、華南永昌投信、金管會

Facts:
- Consolidated after-tax net income of NT$2.669 billion in the first half
- Individual after-tax net income of NT$1.626 billion
- Earnings per share (EPS) of NT$0.54
- Up 69% from the same period last year

## To address short-term funding gaps, China subsidizes interest on working capital loans for small and medium-sized enterprises

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:23:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608270316.aspx
- anchor: #n2285119
- Companies mentioned: 中國工商銀行、農業銀行、中國銀行、建設銀行、交通銀行、郵儲銀行、中國財政部、中國人民銀行、金融監管總局

Facts:
- An annualized 1 percentage point
- With a term of no more than 2 years

## Heat wave blankets Germany; heat-related deaths this summer rise to nearly 16,000

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:18:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608270315.aspx
- anchor: #n2285118
- Companies mentioned: 羅伯特‧科赫研究所、法新社

Facts:
- Heat-related deaths recorded in Germany this summer have risen to 15,800
- About 9600 heat-related deaths were recorded in the 1 week through the end of June
- Germany recorded another 4000 heat-related deaths from late July to mid-August
- Over the next 12 years, €100 billion will come from special infrastructure and environmental protection funds

## 兆豐金 does not rule out a Fed rate hike at year-end; 華銀 and 第一金 expect rates to remain unchanged

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:03:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608270314.aspx
- anchor: #n2285107
- Companies mentioned: 兆豐金、華南銀行、第一金、台灣央行、聯準會、華銀、第一銀行、兆豐銀

Facts:
- The U.S. dollar-to-New Taiwan dollar exchange rate fluctuated between NT$31 and NT$33
- Consumer price index (CPI) growth is expected to remain around 2% in the second half
- Economic growth is forecast at 10% to 11% this year
- 兆豐金’s cumulative after-tax net income reached NT$21.307 billion in the first half
- Up 17% year on year
- Its contribution to group earnings rose from about 13.53% in the same period last year to 27.98%
- 第一金 reported after-tax net income of NT$17.798 billion in the first half
- Up 41.9% year on year
- Non-bank subsidiaries’ share of profits rose to 15.7%
- 華南金 reported preliminary after-tax net income of NT$17.364 billion in the first half
- Up 5 year on year

## Controversy over slatted smoking area in Taipei’s Gongguan; health department to remove it and set standards

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:50:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608270313.aspx
- anchor: #n2284986
- Companies mentioned: 台北市政府、北市衛生局、民進黨、台大公館商圈

Facts:
- A total of 267 designated smoking areas have been established to date
- Including 12 negative-pressure smoking areas
- 190 open-air smoking areas
- 65 smoking areas
- Four new negative-pressure smoking areas are expected to be added by the end of this year
- Another 24 will be added in year 116
- NT$4 million allocated by the health department
- A total of 20 surveillance cameras installed

## Do you really need to sleep a full 8 hours every day? Scientists calculate the “optimal sleep duration”: you may not need that much

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159946
- anchor: #n2285417
- Companies mentioned: National Sleep Foundation

A new study suggests the optimal sleep duration for adults may be 6.4 to 7.8 hours, rather than the traditional 8 hours. The finding challenges a long-held sleep myth and highlights the importance of individual needs and sleep quality.

## 第一金法說》總座：明年股利配發率6成以上，今年接下來獲利動能比前7月更強

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:59:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159958
- anchor: #n2285418
- Companies mentioned: 第一金控、第一銀行、華南金控、華南銀行、玉山銀行、第一金證券

第一金控總經理方螢基在法說會後表示，明年股利配發率將維持6成以上，並預期今年後五個月獲利動能將優於前七個月，顯示對未來營運樂觀。

## Hua Ching-chun reportedly told victims of 兆基, “I’ll handle it,” then threatened to renege；Chen Chao-tzu：Be a man，take responsibility

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:44:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159906
- anchor: #n2285419
- Companies mentioned: 兆基屋管、寄居蟹租屋

Taiwan property management company 兆基屋管 illegally raised funds from 187 investors through privately placed corporate bonds. A fraud scheme that used the name of the social housing policy has come to light. Hua Jingqun, chairman of the National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center, has faced criticism over his response, while legislator Chen Chao-tzu is demanding that the government be held accountable for its oversight.

## KMT rejects the blank-version drone bill！TPP criticizes the KMT，saying “this provision” is the most unreasonable：setting the amount before drawing up a plan

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:37:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159926
- anchor: #n2285420

The Legislative Yuan passed the KMT version of the Unmanned Vehicle Industry Development Act in its third reading，allocating a budget of NT$240 billion over 6 years. The TPP criticized the approach of “setting the amount before drawing up a plan” as unreasonable，arguing that funding should be allocated through the annual budget process and in line with an industry blueprint.

## Campaigning for support during the Zhongyuan Festival！Lee Chuan-chuan visits Shulin and Bali，as locals cheer “Get elected！”

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:22:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159942
- anchor: #n2285421

New Taipei mayoral hopeful Lee Chuan-chuan visited temples in Shulin and Bali during the Zhongyuan Festival，pledging to advance metro and arena projects. He received enthusiastic support from local residents，showing strong grassroots popularity.

## Trump administration reportedly considering new tariffs on semiconductors；laptops，game consoles and other tech products could be affected

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:20:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159935
- anchor: #n2285422

The Trump administration is considering new tariffs on semiconductors and products containing them. Laptops and game consoles could be affected. The goal is to boost domestic manufacturing, and the move could have a major impact on industry and trade.

## What jobs can you do in retirement？Expert reveals 1 side hustle that requires no startup capital and can be done at home，bringing in an extra 22,000 a month；also suitable for middle-aged and older people

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11159038
- anchor: #n2285282

Selling secondhand goods is presented as a side business after retirement. The guide explains how to do it anonymously from home, with the aim of earning 100,000 yen a month.

## Does Nvidia’s earnings report deal a blow to AI bears？Expert points to 1 key figure：it is too early to call it a bubble

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:48:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159894
- anchor: #n2285283
- Companies mentioned: 安聯投信、風傳媒

Nvidia reported Q2 revenue of US$96.2 billion，up 106% year on year and exceeding expectations. Its chief financial officer forecast a further 70% increase in revenue by 2028. Experts say it is too early to call AI a bubble，as demand for applications and computing power continues to expand.

## A new chapter in the green transition》Coffee grounds turned into uniforms！Why is 7-ELEVEN promoting “aquaponics”？Inside Uni-President Superstores’ key ESG strategy

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:48:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159929
- anchor: #n2285284
- Companies mentioned: 星巴克、德記洋行、統一速達、統一資訊、Tait Tea、OATSIDE、濟州火山岩盤礦泉水

At the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sustainability Expo，Uni-President Stores showcased its “Waste Power！” theme alongside 16 brands，and won 5 major awards at the Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards. The honors highlight its comprehensive sustainability ecosystem，spanning circular agriculture，a supportive workplace and digital carbon reduction.

## Hsinchu County policy book “Blooming” released to great fanfare；Yang Wen-ke stays true to his original mission，driving the county’s transformation

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:47:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159936
- anchor: #n2285285
- Companies mentioned: 遠見雜誌

Hsinchu County held a launch event on the 27th for its municipal policy book, Blossoming. County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke emphasized transforming the region by balancing industrial development with welfare for all generations.

## Yum Chin reveals expansion plans：麦味登 reaches the 1,000-store milestone，涮金鍋 revenue surges 63%；why is “Penang Cendol” exiting the market？

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:46:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159925
- anchor: #n2285286

Yum Chin announced its first-half results：麦味登 reached 1,044 stores，while 涮金鍋 revenue rose 63% year on year and net profit increased by three-tenths. The company also ended its Penang Cendol agency business and is pursuing AI and digital transformation to strengthen operations.

## Targeting major Chinese banks！US Congress pressures Trump administration to act and sever Iran’s economic lifeline

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159932
- anchor: #n2285287
- Companies mentioned: Hapag-Lloyd、中国銀行、中国建設銀行、中国工商銀行、中国農業銀行

Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers urged the Trump administration to sanction Chinese banking systems that help provide economic support to Iran. The risk of financial retaliation is high, and the move could have major international repercussions.

## Cabinet laments that opposition’s drone bill fails to reflect military needs：deeply regrettable，but budget will still be drawn up as soon as possible

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:38:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159933
- anchor: #n2285288

The Legislative Yuan passed an opposition-party version of a drone procurement bill，prompting the Executive Yuan to express regret and stress that it will draw up a budget as soon as possible in line with national defense strategy. The move reflects tensions between defense policy and industrial development.

## Could AI sway France’s election？Poll finds “1.5 million voters” willing to listen to a chatbot about how to vote，potentially tipping the result

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:00:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159927
- anchor: #n2285289
- Companies mentioned: Le Figaro、L’Express、Ifop、Laboratoire de la République

Ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election, a survey found that 3% of voters may follow AI’s advice when casting their ballots. That amounts to about 1.5 million people and could affect the election result.

## Hua Nan Financial briefing》Could the dividend payout ratio reach 76% next year？President：balancing shareholder expectations with business needs

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:34:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159928
- anchor: #n2285047
- Companies mentioned: 華南永昌證券、玉山銀行、第一銀行

Hua Nan Financial Holdings President Hsiao Yu-mei said at an investor briefing that next year’s dividend could exceed this year’s NT$1.45，but whether the payout ratio stays at 76% will depend on five financial and business factors，reflecting the company’s effort to balance shareholder returns with long-term development.

## Typhoon Saudel heads straight for China’s coast！Its circulation covers an area spanning 4 Zhejiang provinces；10 provinces and cities brace for torrential rain and landslides

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:25:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159915
- anchor: #n2285048

Typhoon Saudel is approaching China’s southeastern coast and is expected to make landfall in Zhejiang and Fujian. The risk of torrential rain and landslides has risen in 10 provinces, prompting calls for emergency response.

## Zhucheng Zhongyuan City God Festival’s “Procession and Alms for the Lonely” makes a grand appearance；the City God makes a tour to protect the peace of the whole region

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159939
- anchor: #n2285433

On August 27, 2026, the highlight of Hsinchu City’s traditional Zhūqiàn Zhongyuan City God Festival, the Raojing Zhen’gu procession, was held on a grand scale. The City God made a procession through the city as residents flocked to pay their respects. Prayers were offered for the preservation of traditional culture and the region’s peace.

## New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-chuan visits Tucheng and Xindian，pledges to build a medical care network for older adults

- Published: 2026-08-27T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159943
- anchor: #n2285441

New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Sichuan attended events supporting older adults in Tucheng and Xindian, pledging to expand the functions of senior citizens’ cards and build a community healthcare network. He is seeking to broaden support through his record and policies.

## Parking lot at New Taipei’s Yixue Junior High set for completion！Hou You-yi：aiming to open in August next year to ease parking shortage in Wenzaizun

- Published: 2026-08-27T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159947
- anchor: #n2285440

A multipurpose gymnasium and underground parking lot at New Taipei Municipal Yixue Junior High are set to open in August 2027. Mayor Hou You-yi said the project will improve the learning environment and ease the parking shortage in the Wenzaizun area，serving both public and educational needs.

## CTBC wins 12 Asia-Pacific and Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards；outstanding work in tech-driven fraud prevention，employee empowerment and community service makes it the financial industry’s top award winner

- Published: 2026-08-27T19:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159924
- anchor: #n2285057
- Companies mentioned: 財團法人台灣永續能源研究基金會、財團法人屏東縣私立畢嘉士社會福利基金會

Companies and foundations under CTBC Financial Holding won 12 awards at the 2026 Sustainability Action Awards，covering tech-driven fraud prevention，employee development and community service. The group topped the financial industry in award count，underscoring its sustainability leadership.

## Results announced for Nantou 48 short-video contest；local Zhushan youth Weng Yu-hsiang wins top prize

- Published: 2026-08-27T18:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159959
- anchor: #n2285459

Local young filmmaker Weng Yu-hsiang won the inaugural grand prize in Nantou County’s Nantou 48 Shots short-video contest. The county’s diverse appeal was captured in videos made within the 48-hour time limit, raising hopes for regional revitalization.

## Zhongyuan worship service begins at Songboling Shoutian Temple；Hsu Shu-hua thanks organizers for donating offerings to disadvantaged people，showcasing the power of religious charity

- Published: 2026-08-27T17:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159957
- anchor: #n2285463

Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua attended the Zhongyuan Pudu ceremony at Songboling Shoutian Temple and praised the charitable effort to donate supplies offered by worshippers to people in need. The blending of tradition and modernity was applauded.

## Ministry hospitals cut carbon emissions by 6% over 2 years，demonstrating progress in the green transition；Taipei Hospital again earns gold-level recognition for smart care and sustainability governance

- Published: 2026-08-27T17:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159956
- anchor: #n2285464
- Companies mentioned: 醫福會、豐原醫院、桃園療養院、桃園醫院、臺中醫院、旗山醫院

The 26 hospitals affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Welfare cut CO2 emissions by 6% over 2 years, while Taipei Hospital won a gold award for smart healthcare and sustainability. Efforts to make healthcare greener are advancing.

## Lunar seventh-month worship：Changhua County Fire Bureau reminds people to burn joss paper safely

- Published: 2026-08-27T17:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159955
- anchor: #n2285465

The Changhua County Fire Bureau warned of fire risks from burning joss paper during the Zhongyuan Festival and urged the public to handle open flames safely. It also promoted donations in lieu of joss paper and centralized collection services，balancing tradition with safety.

## Taichung police tackle drug-impaired driving on two fronts：roadside checks and tracing supply chains

- Published: 2026-08-27T17:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159954
- anchor: #n2285467

In response to increased abuse of etomidate-type drugs and a surge in drug-impaired driving cases，the Taichung City Police Department has stepped up roadside checks and judicial measures，with a sharp rise in the number of people caught. It is also pushing to classify the drugs as Class 1，demonstrating its resolve to crack down.

## Missing for 2 years，found dead in a bamboo grove！New Taipei police use “a single sample” to bring her home；information revealed on DNA registration for missing persons

- Published: 2026-08-27T17:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159937
- anchor: #n2285319

New Taipei City Police used a DNA database to identify the remains of a woman who had been missing for 2 years. The case was resolved through the cooperation of her family and the results of forensic investigation.

## School food safety checks stepped up before classes resume；Taichung education and health departments jointly inspect school lunch providers

- Published: 2026-08-27T17:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159953
- anchor: #n2285469

Taichung’s education and health departments jointly inspected school lunch providers before the start of the school year to ensure food safety and nutrition，strengthening safeguards for students’ health.

## US-Taiwan archaeological exchange：UCLA scholar visits Taichung’s Niumatou to study prehistoric transoceanic contact in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-08-27T17:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159952
- anchor: #n2285470
- Companies mentioned: 国立自然科学博物館

A UCLA archaeology team is conducting paleopathological research on human remains unearthed at the Qingshui Zhongsha archaeological site in Taichung, aiming to establish evidence of transoceanic contact in Taiwan’s prehistoric era. Taichung City Government is cooperating to strengthen the foundation for international joint research.

## Taichung smart agriculture wins Asia-Pacific sustainability gold and silver awards；ESG smart-farming results for soybeans showcased at sustainability expo

- Published: 2026-08-27T17:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159951
- anchor: #n2285472
- Companies mentioned: 無印良品、モスバーガー

The Taichung City Government Agriculture Bureau won gold and silver awards for its Smart Agriculture for Sustainable Farming project and presented a sustainable soybean production model at an exhibition. The project showed how technology and collaboration can shape the future of agriculture.

## Ministry of Transportation and Communications teams up with Kaohsiung Medical University to examine road safety through the emergency room, using simulated crashes to reveal the risks behind speed

- Published: 2026-08-27T17:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159950
- anchor: #n2285474
- Companies mentioned: 高雄醫學大学附属中和記念医院

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications and Kaohsiung Medical University jointly released Speed vs. Risk, footage of motorcycle collisions filmed in a laboratory. The video illustrates the dangers of speed from a medical perspective and seeks to change driver behavior. Against a backdrop of frequent crashes involving older adults, it highlights the importance of speed management.

## Extreme heavy rainfall becoming the norm！Su Jun-bin urges central government to review building design standards and include flood detention and disaster prevention in major construction projects

- Published: 2026-08-27T17:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159949
- anchor: #n2285475

Taoyuan Deputy Mayor Su Jun-bin said at an Executive Yuan meeting that extreme heavy rainfall has become the norm and that existing building and drainage design standards are outdated. He recommended a comprehensive review by the central government and the implementation of a medium- to long-term disaster-prevention upgrade plan. The move is crucial to strengthening the resilience of Taiwan’s cities to disasters.

## Getting the job offer is just the first hurdle！一方生活 teams up with 面試趣 to connect job hunting and rental housing, creating a new one-stop service for people moving north for work

- Published: 2026-08-27T17:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159923
- anchor: #n2285087
- Companies mentioned: 面試趣

一方生活 and 面試趣 have partnered to integrate job-hunting and rental services, helping people moving north for work meet their housing and employment needs in one place and making job changes and relocation more efficient.

## After 3 months of controversy over its name！The Gwangju Biennale officially fully restores the “Taiwan Pavilion” name; Culture Minister Li Yuan speaks from the heart

- Published: 2026-08-27T17:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159922
- anchor: #n2285088
- Companies mentioned: 光州雙年展基金會、國立亞洲文化殿堂、國立臺灣美術館

Organizers of the 2026 Gwangju Biennale restored the name “Taiwan Pavilion,” ending nearly three months of controversy. Culture Minister Li Yuan thanked the international community for its support and emphasized shared democratic values, saying the move carries strong symbolic significance.

## U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 203,000 last week as labor market remains stable

- Published: 2026-08-27T23:00:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589335
- anchor: #n2285354

U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 203,000 last week, signaling a stable labor market, while the trade deficit widened to US$118.8 billion, reflecting the ineffectiveness of tariff policies. The data will have a key impact on Federal Reserve decisions.

## 〈美股早盤〉輝達強勁財測提振AI信心 主要指數走高

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:43:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589334
- anchor: #n2285355
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Salesforce、CrowdStrike、鎧俠、SanDisk、ニューヨークメロン銀行、Energy Group Capital、惠普

NVIDIA issued an upbeat earnings outlook, signaling sustained demand for AI, and major U.S. stock indexes rose. Technology stocks lifted the market overall.

## Interest rates at 3.75% are still not high enough！Fed’s Schmid says policy remains accommodative

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:31:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589434
- anchor: #n2285356

Kansas City Fed President Schmid said that current interest rates remain accommodative even as inflation stays elevated at 3.7%. He indicated that further rate hikes are needed.

## A single weight-loss drug props up a national economy！Denmark sharply raises this year’s GDP forecast to 3.7%

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:00:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589339
- anchor: #n2285215
- Companies mentioned: Novo Nordisk

The Danish government raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.7% for the fourth time, mainly because exports of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy performed better than expected. This shows the enormous impact a single drug can have on a national economy.

## The dollar rises before Warsh speaks！Traders step up hedging against a hawkish surprise

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:30:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589338
- anchor: #n2285216
- Companies mentioned: CME Group、ING、Spectra Markets

Ahead of Fed Chair Warsh’s remarks at the Jackson Hole meeting, dollar traders stepped up hedging in anticipation of hawkish comments. The dollar rebounded as markets grew more cautious.

## 〈First Financial Holding earnings call〉Syndicated loans draw strong interest！Targeting cross-border supply-chain opportunities, it raises annual foreign-currency loan growth target to 20%

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:27:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589398
- anchor: #n2285217

At its 2026 second-quarter earnings call, First Financial Holding announced it had raised its foreign-currency loan target to 20% to support Taiwanese businesses expanding their supply chains overseas. It also plans to strengthen wealth management for high-net-worth clients, signaling an upgrade to its global strategy and sending investors a positive message.

## 〈First Financial Holding earnings call〉Expects central bank to keep rates frozen and housing market to see lower volume and stable prices, supported by owner-occupier demand; mortgage business to grow 5% this year

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:25:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589353
- anchor: #n2285218

At its 2026 Q2 earnings briefing, First Financial Holding forecast that the central bank would keep interest rates on hold and that the housing market would see lower transaction volumes but stable prices. Demand for the New Youth Housing Loan program is strong, and mortgage growth is forecast at 5% this year.

## BenQ steps up smart lighting applications, with sales rising nearly 3成, and launches 3 new products

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:20:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589384
- anchor: #n2285219
- Companies mentioned: 佳世達

BenQ unveiled 3 new smart lighting products. Sales in the first half of 2026 rose about 30% year over year, reflecting growing demand for high-quality lighting experiences.

## If history repeats itself, Bitcoin’s move back above its 200-day moving average may signal it has entered a recovery phase

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589265
- anchor: #n2285220
- Companies mentioned: The Motley Fool

Bitcoin’s break above its 200-day moving average may signal the start of a recovery. Institutional funds have flowed in following approval of spot ETFs, making this bear market’s losses milder and lifting market confidence.

## 振宇五金 approaches milestone of its 100th store in Taiwan, targeting home-safety opportunities amid an aging population

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:19:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589340
- anchor: #n2285221

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## Mortgage nonperforming loans surge, sparking fears; 金管會 clarifies: A single bank’s reporting error was “corrected”

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:09:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589351
- anchor: #n2285222
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、國銀

金管會澄清國銀7月房貸逾放餘額單月暴增7.8億元的數據，實際是單一銀行過去少報8.2億元導致，校正後7月逾放實際減少0.39億元，整體房貸逾放比率維持0.08%低檔，資產品質穩健。

## The longer Warsh stays silent, the costlier it gets！If the Fed fails to curb inflation, it risks losing credibility

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:50:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589337
- anchor: #n2284987
- Companies mentioned: EY-Parthenon、TS Lombard、III Capital Management

With U.S. inflation at 3.7%, far above the 2% target, new Fed Chair Warsh is set to deliver a major speech at the Jackson Hole meeting, offering hints about the policy response. His remarks could affect confidence in monetary policy.

## Norway’s mainland GDP grew 0.3% in the second quarter, below expectations; rate-hike outlook remains uncertain

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589188
- anchor: #n2284988
- Companies mentioned: Statistics Norway (SSB)、Svenska Handelsbanken AB、SEB AB、Norges Bank

Mainland Norway’s GDP grew 0.3% quarter over quarter in the second quarter of 2026, below market expectations. High interest rates are weighing on construction, signaling an economic slowdown and leaving a September rate hike uncertain.

## 〈Hua Nan Financial Holdings earnings call〉2 major “wild cards” shape the global outlook！Taiwan’s economy splits into K-shaped paths; central bank expected to keep rates frozen through year-end

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:34:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589329
- anchor: #n2284989

Hua Nan Financial Holdings (2880-TW) held its 2026 Q2 earnings call, analyzing 2 major global variables and Taiwan’s K-shaped economic divergence. It expects the central bank to keep rates frozen through year-end, with mortgage lending set to grow steadily.

## Chemical fiber products enter peak season; New Fibers sees support in second half, with cautiously optimistic outlook

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:30:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589318
- anchor: #n2284990

Taiwan chemical fiber major Shinkong Synthetic Fibers said at an earnings briefing that its performance in the second half should remain solid, driven by the start of the third-quarter peak season and expanded sales of high-value-added products. Progress is also being made on environmentally friendly materials, AI applications and diversification, supporting expectations for future growth.

## O-Bank president: Application for Wealth Management 2.0 has been submitted; cautiously optimistic about second-half outlook

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:21:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589317
- anchor: #n2284991
- Companies mentioned: 中華票券、アメリカ華信銀行

O-Bank posted net profit of 2.669 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, up 54% year over year. It is accelerating its growth strategy by pursuing applications under Wealth Management 2.0 and expanding in Southeast Asia.

## 欣新網 invests nearly NT$100 million to acquire a 3-tenths stake in a Japanese e-commerce company, establishing an Asian operating network

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:18:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589330
- anchor: #n2284992
- Companies mentioned: 欣新網、Brangista Inc.、Brangista Solution、NEXYZ.Group、aCommerce、樂天市場、Yahoo! Shopping、Amazon、TikTok Shop

Facts:
- The board resolved to use its own funds to pay ¥480 million (about NT$96.336 million).
- to acquire a 30% stake in Brangista Solution, an e-commerce operations support company under Japanese listed company Brangista Inc. (6176)
- In July this year, it also made a strategic investment of US$13.5 million (about NT$400 million) in Southeast Asian brand operations services provider aCommerce
- Has supported more than 2,000 companies
- Current operations cover about 600 companies
- Current operations cover about 600 companies and 3,000 e-commerce websites
- Annual transaction value exceeds ¥40 billion
- Equivalent to about NT$8 billion

## 〈Hua Nan Financial Holdings earnings call〉State-owned financial consolidation could return！Hsiao Yu-mei discusses progress on the securities investment trust “four-in-one” plan for the first time, says dividends will continue to be mainly cash

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:14:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589316
- anchor: #n2284993

Hua Nan Financial Holdings held an earnings call, where President Hsiao Yu-mei explained the progress of the state-owned securities investment trust “four-in-one” plan for the first time and emphasized that dividends would remain mainly cash, underscoring its sound finances and strategic planning.

## Tech giants go on a bond-issuing spree; JPMorgan says premiums test bond market’s capacity, with pricing key

- Published: 2026-08-27T20:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6589187
- anchor: #n2284994
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Alphabet、Oracle、Microsoft、Amazon、JPMorgan Chase

Tech giants including Meta and Microsoft issued more than 220 billion dollars in bonds denominated in multiple currencies to fund AI infrastructure investment. JPMorgan said pricing will be key to market acceptance.

## ZIGGY to release new song “Dairin no Hana” on September 11

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000189648.html
- anchor: #n2285277
- Companies mentioned: ZIGGY、BUCK-TICK、LIBERA株式会社

Facts:
- EP price: ¥2,000 (tax included)
- ZIGGY's first new song release in 2 years.
- Next year, ZIGGY will reach the major milestone of its 40th anniversary.

## Pandora announces new jewelry for “Pandora Talisman,” amulet charms inspired by ancient coins and constellations

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000066920.html
- anchor: #n2285276
- Companies mentioned: PANDORA Jewelry Japan株式会社、Pandora

Facts:
- Product styles: 33 in total
- Price range: ¥8,580–¥18,700 (tax included)
- Release date: August 27, 2026 (Thursday)

## Tリーグ×バタフライ 社会貢献プロジェクト ウエアリサイクル活動 「WEAR RALLY PROJECT 2026」実施

- Published: 2026-08-27T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003090.000038094.html
- anchor: #n2285275
- Companies mentioned: Tリーグ、バタフライ、株式会社タマス、株式会社JEPLAN、BRING、ノジマ

Facts:
- Items collected: 1,283
- Weight collected: 235 kg
- Items collected: 1,815
- Weight collected: 514 kg
- Items collected: 2,216
- Weight collected: 350 kg

## 株式会社YORISOI releases “2026 Industry- and Occupation-Specific CPA Benchmarks” to support advertising investment by recruitment agencies

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:54:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000175265.html
- anchor: #n2285278
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社YORISOI、L reach、採用くん、送客くん

Facts:
- IT and engineering: ¥4,000–¥6,000
- Medical and nursing: ¥5,000–¥8,000
- Nursing care: ¥2,500–¥4,500

## [New club activity contract] Begins operating holiday community club activities for Chiba City municipal junior high schools (Hanamigawa and Mihama wards), supporting operations at 57 clubs across 19 schools in the city

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000101475.html
- anchor: #n2285211
- Companies mentioned: リーフラス株式会社、LEIFRAS CO.,LTD.、Nasdaq、日本スポーツ政策推進機構、日本スポーツ協会、株式会社東京商工リサーチ

Facts:
- 19 municipal junior high schools in the city
- 57 clubs
- Approximately ¥500 billion
- 381 schools contracted
- 2,120 club activities supported
- 33 prefectures
- 1,055 full-time employees
- 3,544 crew members
- Capital: ¥784,666,480

## 「ハローワークに出しても応募が来ない」を改善へ。株式会社スケッチ、9月限定で先着3社に無料個別支援

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:27:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000165538.html
- anchor: #n2285164
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スケッチ、ハローワーク

Facts:
- First 3 companies
- 1社あたり50分
- 22 applicants
- 3 hires
- 7 applicants
- 4 hires
- 16 applicants
- 11 hires

## ＝LOVE 8/26付のApple Musicのデイリーランキング「TOP100:日本」で、新曲『恋、はじめました。』が=LOVE初のTOP10入りを記録！ 併せて＝LOVEの楽曲4曲がランクイン中！

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:27:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004984.000013546.html
- anchor: #n2285165
- Companies mentioned: ＝LOVE、Apple Music、TikTok、オリコン、Sony Music、Sony Music Studios Tokyo、BABEL LABEL、north river、superbly inc.、COLORS、s**t kingz、ソニーミュージック

Facts:
- 200 million total streams
- Total TikTok views also reach 2.3 billion
- More than 500,000 copies shipped cumulatively
- More than 590,000 copies shipped on the first day
- More than 610,000 copies shipped
- Estimated sales: 451,000 copies
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,800 yen (tax included)
- Price: 2,500 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,200 (tax included)

## Alternative investment platform “オルタナバンク” releases “[Principal and Interest Paid in a Lump Sum] Poland Financial Business Operator Short-Term Support Fund ID1153”

- Published: 2026-08-27T21:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000898.000013809.html
- anchor: #n2285166
- Companies mentioned: SAMURAI証券株式会社、オルタナバンク

Facts:
- Total offering: ¥116.07 million
- Target yield: 5.5% (before tax)
- Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
- Additional investment increments: 10,000 yen
- Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
- Capital: 99,000,000 yen (October 2024)