The Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115209 was held, with 1 ticket winning the top prize of NT$8 million. Results for the 3-Star and 4-Star games were also announced.
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1 ticket won the top prize of NT$8 million in the Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115209.
191 tickets won the second prize in the Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115209, with NT$20,000 per ticket.
145 tickets won the first prize in the 3-Star game, with NT$5,000 per ticket.
40 tickets won the first prize in the 4-Star game, with NT$50,000 per ticket.
Cathay United Bank: Strong funding demand among Taiwanese companies as corporate loans grow 21% year over year in first half
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國泰世華銀行 reported strong first-half financial results at its earnings briefing, with corporate loans surging 21% and driving profit growth. It expects tight market liquidity and a rising-rate environment, and has raised its full-year NIM outlook.
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國泰世華銀行's corporate loans grew 21% year over year in the first half
國泰世華銀行's first-half net profit after tax was NT$26.99 billion, up 15% year over year
國泰世華銀行 raised its full-year net interest margin (NIM) target to 1.63%-1.65%
Foreign-currency loans outstanding totaled NT$378.3 billion in the first half, up 34% year over year
Taiwan and India cooperate on AI transformation; Jiang Wen-ruo hopes to further improve investment environment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan Deputy Minister of Political Affairs 江文若 visited India and discussed strengthening industrial cooperation between the two countries. The goals are to build supply chain ties in anticipation of the AI transition and create a smoother investment environment.
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Trade between Taiwan and India grew 56% year over year from January to July 2026
There are currently about 350 Taiwanese businesses in India, creating 200,000 jobs there
Taiwan-India trade totaled more than US$12.5 billion in 2025
Nine-in-one elections to coincide with referendum to abolish nuclear-free homeland; Yu Ying-lung: Costs to rise by NT$810 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Election Commission approved a referendum proposal to "abolish the nuclear-free homeland"; it will be held alongside the nine-in-one elections on Nov. 28.
New merchandise for “Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz” and an in-person event announced! Full details revealed from the “Black Cat Festival 2026” official livestream!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Colopl announced new merchandise and an in-person event for “The World of Mystic Wiz.” Numerous collaboration products will be released in 2026, aiming to strengthen engagement with fans.
=LOVE to perform live on テレビ朝日’s “MUSIC STATION,” singing their new song “Koi, Hajimemashita.” live! The talked-about song has entered the TOP10 on Apple Music’s daily “TOP100: Japan” chart!
『ゼンレスゾーンゼロ』 Ver. 3.2, “Secrets, the Past, and Them,” coming soon! New trait “Sharp Guard” debuts, and two members of フリンツ工房 join the fray!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
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It was announced that 『ゼンレスゾーンゼロ』 Ver. 3.2, “Secrets, the Past, and Them,” will be officially released on Sept. 9.
Log in during the version period to receive a total of 10 “Encrypted Master Tapes” and 10 “Bangboo Tickets.”
The 14-day login event “Surprise Screening Project,” a special version campaign, lets players choose 1 “Delusion Angel” outfit to receive by completing the designated login missions.
HANA, 4EVE, and BINI to hold 3-act live show “ASIA POP GIRL FEST 2027.” Leading girl groups from Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines will bring the Asian music scene together
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
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Surpassed 100 million streams in just 3 months
Reached 300 million views at an unprecedented pace
A total of 8 songs have each surpassed 100 million streams
Total streams surpass 1 billion
Sold out the world’s largest indoor arena, the Philippine Arena (capacity over 50,000)
Companies mentioned:HANA、4EVE、BINI、Billboard JAPAN、88rising、MTV EMA、Recording Academy
【Archive now available】Can you immediately say how many people are connected to your community?—Findings report on a survey of 242 municipalities nationwide released for free on YouTube【Relationship Population Visualization Project / 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会】
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
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Survey findings based on responses from 242 municipalities across 46 prefectures nationwide
97.5% of municipalities are concerned about population decline and a shortage of people to support their communities
Only 7.4% say they have “an overall grasp” of their relationship population in numerical terms
Original接点は1自治体あたり平均4.2チャネル
Only 4.5% are able to continuously understand people’s “interests and true feelings”
“Retail Logistics Study Group” November meeting to bring together retail industry logistics executives and SCM heads | Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consulting
The first “PSYCHIC FES 2023,” held in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Kabukicho in November 2023, featured a total of 28 artists and was a great success
“PSYCHIC FES 2024” was held in August 2024 at live music venues across Osaka’s Shinsaibashi district. A total of 44 artists came together, and tickets sold out
Advance tickets: DAY ¥7,700 / DAY (U18) ¥5,500 / NIGHT ¥4,400 / ALL ¥9,900, standing
Advance tickets: DAY ¥7,700 / DAY (U18) ¥5,500 / NIGHT ¥4,4
Mudslide death toll continues to rise! Nepal says floods on Tibet border have killed 538
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A landslide disaster struck the border between Nepal and Tibet, China, leaving 538 dead and 558 missing. Climate change has been cited as a contributing factor.
Bull market turns bearish in September? Expert reveals ETF "3-stage allocation strategy"; this industry may be AI's next dark horse
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese financial expert 林昌興 analyzed sharp shifts in fund flows into active Taiwan stock ETFs. He said the end of August does not necessarily signal a turn into a bear market and recommended sticking to the 433 principle. He identified biotechnology as the next growth area for AI.
Norway's new King Haakon the Eighth takes the throne! Harald the Fifth, 89, dies, adding another "future queen" to Europe
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Norway’s King Harald 5 (89) died, and Crown Prince Haakon acceded as the new King Haakon 8. His eldest daughter, Princess Ingrid Alexandra (22), moved to 1st in line to the throne. The royal family also faces challenges, including a sex-crime conviction involving a stepchild and reports about ties to Epstein.
Blue-white alliance collapses in Zhubei! Ko Wen-je warns negative sentiment could spill over into Yilan and New Taipei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The blue-white alliance has fallen apart in the Zhubei mayoral election, with the Taiwan People's Party backing Chiu Chen-yuan. Ko Wen-je warned that negative sentiment could spread to Yilan and New Taipei.
Su Chiao-hui's latest approval rating leads Lee Chuan-chuan by 5.6 percentage points; Chen Feng-hsin points to a "key question": This is not a poll, but publicity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An Era News poll shows Su Chia-hui leading Lee Chuan-chuan by 5.6% in the New Taipei mayoral election, but Chen Feng-hsin questioned the sample composition and question design, saying the survey was political propaganda rather than a genuine poll, sparking controversy.
Even blue-and-white nominees on the Central Election Commission are not backing caning! CEC approves only 1 referendum proposal; KMT and TPP caucuses lash out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Election Commission approved only the proposal to abolish the “non-nuclear family” among 3 referendum proposals, rejecting proposals on caning and traffic penalties. 国民党 and 民众党 strongly criticized the move as “suppressing public opinion.”
Who is next? Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli removed from posts as vice chairman and member of the CCP Central Military Commission
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee removed Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from key military commission posts. The major personnel shake-up among senior military leaders is seen as reflecting efforts to tighten Xi Jinping’s control over the military.
A South Korean public opinion poll found that 65% support their country acquiring nuclear weapons, amid growing distrust of the U.S. nuclear umbrella. The decision by President Donald Trump to scale back military exercises has had an impact, accelerating moves toward greater South Korean defense autonomy.
Tainan Station to accept mobile payments and offer guidance in four languages! Railway Bureau: First phase of underground railway to open after National Day
Su Chia-hui overtakes Lee Chuan-chuan by 5.6 percentage points in poll; blue legislator flags “strange figures”: Era News should explain its poll
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An Era News poll shows Su Chia-hui leading Lee Chuan-chuan by 5.6%, but Hung Meng-kai questioned an anomaly in the sample-size totals, fueling debate over the poll’s credibility and highlighting the need for transparency in election polling.
Xi Jinping’s AI strategy revealed! Kevin Rudd warns China is seeking to build a “superpower” outside the free-market system
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd warned that China is seeking to use AI to build an economic model outside the free market. This is part of the Xi Jinping administration’s “new quality productive forces” strategy.
Has Su Chia-hui overtaken him in the polls? Hsieh Han-ping points to Lee Chuan-chuan’s biggest advantage: TPP support for him exceeds its backing for Chiang Wan-an
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A New Taipei mayoral poll shows Su Chia-hui leading Lee Chuan-chuan by 5.6%, but Hsieh Han-ping says Lee works closely with the Taiwan People’s Party and has solid local support, making blue-and-white unity a key variable.
Why did the blue-and-white alliance in Zhubei fall apart? Huang Shih-hsiu recounts Hsu Hsin-ying’s “broken promise”: Huang Kuo-chang was wrong not to sound people out first
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The blue-and-white alliance in the Zhubei mayoral election fell apart. Huang Shih-hsiu accused Hsu Hsin-ying of breaking her promise, leading to the collapse of cooperation between the Taiwan People’s Party and the Kuomintang and raising questions about political integrity.
ISC analyzes study-abroad strategies in the AI era as major-company hiring rebounds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Advances in AI are changing corporate hiring strategies and affecting students’ study-abroad choices. ISC国際学生センター emphasized the importance of skills that cannot be replaced by AI.
《台中通TCPASS》 wins international recognition again, taking silver at the APSAA Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung City Government’s 《台中通TCPASS》 won silver at the 2026 APSAA Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards, showcasing its international achievements in digital governance and social inclusion and marking an important milestone for smart-city development.
Flagship audiovisual experience in the making: Taichung Popular Audio-Visual Center unveils theater plans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung City Government announced a partnership with private companies to bring 威秀影城 and advanced audiovisual technology to the Taichung Popular Audio-Visual Center, creating a flagship entertainment venue and strengthening ties across the film and television industry while promoting culture.
U.S. stocks in morning trading: Major indexes mixed as market awaits Powell’s Jackson Hole speech
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks were mixed as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the Jackson Hole meeting. A pause in gains for AI-related stocks and investor caution ahead of remarks by Powell contributed to the moves.
Earnings: AI memory shortage proves a windfall! ChangXin Memory Technologies’ H1 revenue surges nearly 10 times
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chinese memory chipmaker 長鑫存储 saw H1 revenue surge 10-fold amid a memory shortage driven by AI demand, and its stock also soared after its IPO. The technology gap and U.S. sanctions remain challenges.
Earnings: Exports come to BYD’s rescue! Second-quarter profit jumps nearly 30%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chinese EV giant BYD rebounded in the 2nd quarter, with net profit rising 29.8% year over year. Expanding overseas sales and sales of higher-priced models were the main drivers of the recovery, offsetting weakness in the Chinese market.
Prediction markets see Anthropic challenging SpaceX for the biggest IPO of 2026
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Prediction markets put the odds at 63% that AI company Anthropic will go public in 2026 at a valuation exceeding SpaceX’s. Rapidly growing revenue and backing from major tech companies are contributing factors, though concerns have also been raised about an overly high valuation.
Japan goes all out to save the yen! Nearly a hundred billion dollars spent in a month, setting a record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Japanese government spent 15.4 trillion yen over the past 1 month, with the Bank of Japan and the U.S. Treasury coordinating currency intervention. The first joint intervention since 1998 sent a warning to speculators.
SK海力士 expands U.S. footprint; $4 billion wafer fab expected to begin mass production in 2029
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SK海力士 announced plans to invest more than $4 billion to build a wafer fab in Indiana, with mass production of next-generation HBM4E memory expected to begin in 2029 to meet surging AI demand. The project also has U.S. government funding support.
PIMCO: AI financing is “too much, too fast,” pushing bond yields higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Pimco said excessive debt issuance to fund AI investment is pushing up bond yields. However, this is creating long-term investment opportunities, and current yields are at attractive levels.