No need to show ID! Meet the requirements and your entire table of barbecue is free; check in to get white shrimp. A roundup of restaurant deals across Taiwan.
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Hutong Barbecue and Hutong Li Barbecue are holding the “829 International Barbecue Festival,” where customers who spend a set amount can roll dice for a chance to get their bill waived. The brands have also teamed up with Sushi Express for a mobile-phone prize draw for the first time. Wagyu Yakiniku Shabu has also introduced deals such as free white shrimp for checking in, boosting brand interaction and customer participation.
Read this before you retire! What’s the difference between 15, 25 and 35 years of labor insurance coverage? Monthly old-age pension amounts calculated at a glance.
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The labor insurance pension amount is a major concern for workers nearing retirement. It can vary considerably depending on whether they have 15, 25 or 35 years of coverage, with a maximum difference of NT$14,000 per month. This information is crucial for those approaching retirement.
The Sports Ministry is giving out money! Those who qualify can get free chicken breast. A roundup of the 3 ways to qualify and 15,000 participating outlets nationwide.
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The Sports Administration has launched the “Sweat for Rewards” campaign, distributing bonus coupons to people who meet exercise targets that can be exchanged for health products. The coupons can be used at more than 15,000 stores nationwide, with the aim of promoting public health.
Alisasa suffers more than NT$600,000 in theft losses! The culprit was “him,” a worker she had employed for 5 years. The theft method revealed.
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More than ¥600,000 worth of items were stolen from the home of popular YouTuber 愛莉莎莎. The culprit was a cleaner who had been employed for 5 years; surveillance footage revealed the theft, and the cleaner was arrested in the act.
One name change isn’t enough? Trump’s next target for an American name: the Pacific and Atlantic.
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U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” citing trade friction with Canada. The provocative move toward an ally has heightened international tensions.
Is Jensen Huang no longer willing to take the gamble? 輝達 abruptly halts its $36 billion AI financing plan.
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輝達 has temporarily halted a $36 billion AI cloud lending plan. The strategic adjustment comes amid credit risks and antitrust concerns, as the financial sustainability of the AI industry faces scrutiny.
Taiwan has 3 new attractions! “Scenery rivaling overseas destinations, plus plane-watching”; free fun for the whole family, with convenient transportation.
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3 new tourist attractions have opened in Taipei and New Taipei: a riverside viewing bridge, an elevated seaside bike path and an arts space on the site of a former military base. They are free to visit and suitable for families.
《My Sugar-Coated Romance》 and 《Horror Romance》 lose out! Netflix Taiwan’s latest viewing rankings are out, and the winner is a big surprise.
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Netflix Taiwan has released its August viewing rankings for films and shows. 《Sunshine Women’s Choir》 and 《Badly in Love》 took the top spots in the film and series categories, respectively. The platform also revealed titles coming in September. The rankings offer an important indicator of viewer preferences and the platform’s content strategy.
Market wrap: Taiwan stocks rise 356 points, turnover tops NT$1 trillion! 聯電 sees 310,000 shares traded, while 南亞 plunges 3%.
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Taiwan stocks surged 356 points today, with turnover topping NT$1 trillion. 聯電 jumped 9.7% on heavy volume, leading semiconductor stocks, while petrochemical shares including 南亞 plunged 3%.
[The Journalist] Wafer Works becomes a major green power investor as Tainan’s fishery-solar project comes back to life; seller also has ties to Tainan politics.
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Wafer Works signed a 26.3MW green electricity contract with Tainan’s “Sky Dome Energy,” helping the company overcome regulatory obstacles and resume operations. The deal highlights Wafer Works’ key role in the green power market and is significant for Taiwan’s energy transition.
The warmth of the Taiwan Lantern Festival continues! Taoyuan elementary school students’ painted lanterns light up Japan’s Natori River across the sea; exhibition runs through November.
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Hand-painted lanterns by elementary school students from Taoyuan City are on display at Japan’s Natori River through November 1. The event extends cultural exchanges following the Taiwan-Japan MOU and strengthens people-to-people friendship.
Addressing blind spots in procurement corruption! Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Branch holds ethics workshop with Taoyuan prosecutors to strengthen lawful administration and clarify the boundaries of public service.
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The Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Branch and the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office jointly held an ethics workshop, using court rulings to clarify the line between providing convenient services and granting improper benefits. The event strengthened civil servants’ awareness of lawful administration and can help boost public trust and fairness in resource allocation.
Tainan poll results are in: Chen Ting-fei crushes rivals and could “pass the baton,” continuing Huang Wei-che’s high-quality governance.
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Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che’s approval rating for his administration has reached 70.9%. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Chen Ting-fei announced her run for mayor in 2026 and won his support. Polling shows that more than half of residents approve of policies in all 8 areas, strengthening her position to succeed him.
“Blue-white cooperation” makes an appearance at the Zhongyuan Festival in Huwei, Yunlin; Ko Wen-je praises Chang Chia-chun’s grassroots work: “She’ll make a good county magistrate.”
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At the 2026 Huwei Zhongyuan Culture Festival, former Taiwan People’s Party chairman Ko Wen-je backed Chang Chia-chun, who plans to run for office, drawing attention to the “blue-white cooperation” movement. Recognition of her contributions to the region has raised hopes for Yunlin’s future.
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission has approved the merger of 台新銀行 and 新光銀行, with 台新銀行 as the surviving bank and 新光銀行 to be dissolved. The effective date is January 1, 2027. Customers’ rights will not be affected, and all branches nationwide will be renamed.
Pokémon’s 30th anniversary is here to cash in again! Google’s “Sleeping Pikachu” wristband launches, weighing just 12 grams and able to sync with games
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Google has unveiled a special-edition Fitbit Air themed around “Pokémon Sleep” to mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. Sleep data can be linked to the game, and the device also has collector appeal.
Former Japan-based baseball star Lee Tu-hsuan indicted over alleged sexual harassment! He hugged a female customer and whispered, “Are you wearing a breast pad?” He once helped recruit Hsu Jo-hsi.
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Former Japan-based baseball player Li Tu-hsuan has been indicted on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female customer. The case could affect confidence in the sports world.
Cabin crew member by day, national-team player on the field! Chang Chen-yun makes a perfect start at the World Cup, and 星宇航空 responds warmly
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Chang Chen-yun, a flight attendant with 星宇航空, started as a pitcher for Taiwan’s women’s national baseball team at the Women’s Baseball World Cup, delivering 2 hitless, scoreless innings. The company supported her dream by granting special approval for her to take leave without pay while retaining her position.
G20 finance ministers’ meeting imminent: South Africa excluded, Poland invited, and China urged to “cut off trade” with Iran. What is the Trump administration plotting?
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The G20 finance ministers’ meeting will be held in North Carolina, with the United States seeking to promote Iran’s economic isolation, exclude South Africa and invite Poland, and pressure China to cooperate with sanctions, underscoring geopolitical tensions.
風傳媒 poll: Hualien’s latest poll is out! Yu Shu-chen leads with 29.1%, while Chang Chun wins majority support among the pan-green camp to overtake Wei Chia-hsien
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Three-way competition in the Hualien County magistrate race: Yu Shu-chen leads with 29.1% support, while Chang Chun, backed by more than half of pan-green voters, has overtaken Wei Chia-hsien. Nearly three in ten voters remain undecided, leaving the race uncertain; subsequent efforts to unify support and campaign battles will be key.
The carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene was detected in products from 13 edible oil manufacturers in Taiwan, prompting authorities to begin providing guidance on controlling roasting temperatures. Consumer confidence has been shaken.
4 waste-removal companies suspected of illegally rerouting waste from other counties and cities after “origin laundering”; Kaohsiung Environmental Protection Bureau refers case for investigation, with fines of up to 3 million and license revocation
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The Kaohsiung Environmental Protection Bureau caught 4 waste-removal companies suspected of illegally rerouting waste from other counties and cities to Kaohsiung incinerators using “origin laundering.” The cases have been referred to prosecutors and police, and penalties have been imposed, including fines of up to 3 million and license revocation, demonstrating a commitment to cracking down on illegal waste.
Discarded construction materials transformed into a 150-centimeter giant otter: 遠雄 joins forces with “Battlefield Art” to imagine new possibilities for recycling and reuse
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Far Eastern Group’s construction arm worked with 三立グループ’s “Battlefield Ato” to turn construction waste into a giant otter artwork using 3D printing. The work will be displayed at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sustainable Expo, showcasing the practice of circular construction.
AI reshapes workplace value! The September issue of Reader explores a new era of talent pricing, reputation and the athletic mind
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The September issue of “讀者” focuses on the “new era of talent pricing,” exploring how talent value in the AI era is determined by results and collaboration, why brands should prioritize trust over visibility, and how sports can improve decision-making. The feature offers important insights for workplaces and consumers.
The 2026 CCWC World Club Dragon Boat Championships are coming to Hualien’s Liyu Lake, bringing together nearly 6,000 international athletes
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The World Club Dragon Boat Championships will be held for the first time at Liyu Lake in Hualien from Aug. 29 to Sept. 6, 2026. About 6,000 athletes from 21 countries are expected to take part, creating an opportunity for regional development and international exchange.
New clothes, borrowed bicycles and free haircuts! The Southern Branch breaks new ground and wins the Taiwan Sustainability Action Award
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The Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan branch’s employment center has won the Taiwan Sustainability Action Award for its efforts to support disadvantaged groups and promote gender equality. The first such achievement by a public agency, the award recognized an innovative model for advancing the SDGs.
Breaking free of labels of uncertainty! The Ministry of Labor’s Northern Branch YS partners with the Taipei Juvenile Detention House to help at-risk youth prepare for employment through mock interviews
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The Ministry of Labor’s Northern Branch YS and the Taipei Juvenile Detention House have teamed up to provide job-readiness classes for 16- to 17-year-olds in correctional facilities. The program supports their reintegration into society through activities such as mock interviews.
Su Chiao-hui at 37.8% overtakes Lee Chuan at 32.2%; Yen Wei-tzu says Lee’s “five key personas” have all collapsed after 170 days as a candidate
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A New Taipei mayoral poll shows Su Chiao-hui leading Lee Chuan for the first time, with support at 37.8% versus 32.2%, a gap of 5.6 percentage points. New Taipei City Councilor Yen Wei-tzu said Lee’s “five key personas” have successively collapsed during his 170 days as a candidate, turning the race around.
Yunlin wins 42 awards for sustainable governance! Magistrate Chang Li-shan heads north to receive the top “Outstanding City” honor
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Yunlin County won 42 awards at the “2026 Asia-Pacific and Taiwan Sustainable Action Awards,” including the top honor of “Outstanding City.” County Magistrate Chang Li-shan accepted the award and highlighted the results of sustainable local governance.
Property leasing and management enters the “star” era: 星鴻 to launch a landlord peace-of-mind program with five safeguards
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星鴻’s landlord peace-of-mind program strengthens financial transparency and performance guarantees through five safeguards, boosting landlords’ confidence. The move responds to turmoil in the industry and could serve as an important example.
Kevin Durant’s $250,000 early investment could bring a $60 million windfall following 輝達 acquisition
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NBA star Kevin Durant invested just $250,000 in Hugging Face early on and is expected to profit more than $60 million from 輝達’s $12.9 billion acquisition, a 240-fold return that makes him a model for athlete investors.
Companies mentioned：輝達、Hugging Face、Thirty Five Ventures
Taiwanese investors snap up yen! Subscriptions to onshore yen-denominated funds topped 20 billion in July, with Japanese stock funds drawing attention
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Taiwanese investors are increasing their investments in yen-denominated funds amid the yen’s weakness. Subscriptions in July reached ¥21.8 billion, with yen-denominated Japanese equity funds attracting particular interest. The trend reflects a shift in asset management from “waiting” on yen assets to “earning” from them.
Demand plunges at Japan’s 2-year government bond auction; tail widens to its highest level since 2016, reflecting strong market concerns about rate hikes
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Demand at Japan’s 2-year government bond auction fell sharply, with the tail reaching its highest level since 2016. This signals market concern over an acceleration in Bank of Japan rate hikes and could affect future long-term bond auctions.
〈Property〉Foreign buyers grow bolder as Taiwan’s prospects brighten, purchasing more than 500 properties in the first half
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Taiwan’s real estate market is showing signs of recovery, with foreign buyers purchasing more than 500 units in the first half. Commercial floor space grew significantly, reflecting foreign investors’ long-term plans for Taiwan’s technology industry.
AI data centers guzzle power: Amazon signs deals with 4 Swedish wind farms, pushing green power supply above 1GW
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Amazon signed long-term power purchase agreements with 4 wind farms in Sweden, adding nearly 200MW of green power and bringing its total contracted power in the country to more than 1GW. As AI data centers’ power consumption surges, tech giants are moving faster to secure low-carbon energy.
Warsh set for debut at global central bankers’ annual meeting as investors hope he will provide “clarity” and restore market confidence
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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh gave his first speech at the Jackson Hole meeting. Markets are hoping that greater clarity on inflation and interest-rate policy will restore confidence.
Taiwan’s stock market rose 356 points today to close at 46,331, with trading value of ¥1.023 trillion. Semiconductor stocks led the gains, and the market rose 1,107 points for the week.
OpenAI accelerates monetization ahead of IPO; ChatGPT officially rolls out ads on free and Go plans in India
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OpenAI is introducing ads to the free version of ChatGPT and its Go plan in India. As it prepares for an IPO, the company is seeking to diversify revenue and share the cost of AI inference.
Stunning forecast from 輝達: Analysts see market value reaching $13 trillion
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Raymond James raised its price target for NVIDIA to $550, pointing to the possibility of a $13 trillion market capitalization. The firm cited projected revenue growth of 70% in fiscal 2028 and the early ramp-up of new products.
Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech tonight! Bank of America warns U.S. Treasury yields could surge to 5.5% without a signal of rate hikes
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Fed Chair Warsh will deliver a key speech at Jackson Hole, and markets are watching for signs of an interest rate hike. Without clear guidance, U.S. Treasury yields could rise to 5.5%, highlighting the tension between policy and fiscal intervention.
Junbang posts record Q2 earnings, with EPS of NT$1.62; Q3 expected to outperform typical off-season levels
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Junbang-KY posted record second-quarter earnings, with earnings per share reaching NT$1.62, driven by an optimized product mix and strong core orders. Third-quarter operations are expected to outperform typical off-season levels.
Toyota’s global sales fell 4.8% in July, weighed down by weakness in China and the Middle East
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Toyota’s global sales in July fell 4.8% year over year, declining for the 6th consecutive month. Sharp drops in China and the Middle East were a factor, though sales remained strong in Japan and the United States. The earnings outlook was unchanged.
“Female stock guru” splashes out more than US$20 million on 博通 ahead of earnings, while trimming 超微
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ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood invested more than $20 million in 博通 ahead of its earnings report, while selling AMD shares. The portfolio reshuffle in AI semiconductor stocks is sending a strong signal to the market.
Securities Report—37th Fiscal Year (2025/06/01–2026/05/31)
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Ｓｈｉｎｗａ Ｗｉｓｅ Ｈｏｌｄｉｎｇｓ株式会社 submitted its securities report for its 37th fiscal year (2025/06/01-2026/05/31). It officially discloses the company's annual performance.
Securities report (domestic investment securities) - 49th fiscal period (2025/12/01-2026/05/31)
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平和不動産リート投資法人 submitted its securities report for the 49th fiscal period, covering December 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. It discloses the period's management and financial conditions.
Securities report—40th fiscal year (2025/06/01–2026/05/31)
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株式会社プロパスト submitted its securities report for its 40th fiscal year (2025/06/01-2026/05/31). It discloses the company's business results and financial position.
“I looked in the mirror and couldn’t recognize myself”: Bulging eyes and double vision may signal TED thyroid eye disease! Medical societies issue their first “Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease,” urging timely diagnosis and treatment