AI News 180m Report

2026-08-29 09:00–12:00 JST

185 received, 185 listed, 6 sources ・ Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 112 items from 5 sources; Japan, 73 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 (continued)(51)

[百達-KY] announced that its board approved the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

百達-KY reported consolidated financial results for the second quarter of 115, with cumulative first-half revenue of approximately NT$5.679 billion and earnings per share of NT$0.32.

Companies mentioned:百達-KY

[三商壽] provided supplementary information on its April 25, 113 announcement that the board had resolved to issue the first tranche of 113 cumulative subordinated ordinary corporate bonds through a public offering, updating the bond trustee.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

三商壽 issued NT$2 billion in subordinated corporate bonds and appointed 凱基商銀 as the new trustee to strengthen capital and improve its capital adequacy ratio.

Companies mentioned:凱基商業銀行、群益金鼎證券、元富證券、台中商業銀行、新光商業銀行、台新國際商業銀行

【中環】Announcement of the company’s disposal of securities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

中環 announced the disposal of 聯發科 shares in transactions totaling more than NT$380 million, with a profit of approximately NT$3.52 million. The move was part of an adjustment to the company's investment portfolio.

Companies mentioned:聯發科

【中環】Announcement of the Company's Disposal of Securities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

中環 announced the disposal of 870 lots of 國巨 common shares, for a profit of approximately NT$4.8179 million.

Companies mentioned:中環、國巨

[美吉吉-KY] announced that its board approved a capital increase in its subsidiary 美吉吉國際企業股份有限公司.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

美吉吉-KY's board resolved to inject NT$400 million into its subsidiary 美吉吉國際企業股份有限公司 to strengthen working capital.

Companies mentioned:美吉吉-KY

【中環】Announcement of the Company's Acquisition of Securities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original中環公告取得上詮普通股,共斥資約3.27億元購入530仟股。此次交易屬公司投資組合配置。

Companies mentioned:中環、上詮

【中環】Announcement of the Company's Acquisition of Securities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

中環 (2323) announced on 115年8月28日 that it acquired shares in 聯友金屬-創 for portfolio investment purposes, in a transaction totaling approximately NT$346 million.

Companies mentioned:中環、聯友金屬

【聯友金屬-創】The company was invited to participate in an investor conference hosted by 證交所 and 富邦證券.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

聯友金屬 (7610) announced that it will hold an investor conference on 115年9月3日, co-hosted by 證交所 and 富邦證券, to brief investors on its current operations and future outlook.

Companies mentioned:聯友金屬、證交所、富邦證券

【鮮活果汁-KY】Announcement that the Company's board has approved its consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original鮮活果汁-KY公布115年上半年財報,累計淨利321,060仟元,每股盈餘達8.98元,維持穩定獲利能力。

【美吉吉-KY】Announcement that the board of directors approved the consolidated financial report for the second quarter of 115年.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

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Companies mentioned:美吉吉-KY

【福壽】Announcement of changes to the Company's head of finance and head of accounting

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

福壽 (1219) announced that finance and accounting head 戴禎慧 will leave the post due to a job reassignment, with Chief Financial Officer 李秀美 serving as acting head starting 115年9月1日.

【聯發科】Announcement of the acquisition of operating equipment by the company.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

聯發科 announced that it acquired operating equipment for NT$2.83 billion to improve operational efficiency. The transaction counterparties include 大綜電腦系統 and 鼎原科技.

Companies mentioned:聯發科、大綜電腦系統有限公司、鼎原科技股份有限公司

【建準】Announcement on behalf of key subsidiary 建準國際有限公司 that its investee 北海立準電子有限公司 has reached an accumulated amount of NT$三億元 in the same wealth-management product.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

建準 announced that its subsidiary 北海立準電子 acquired RMB70 million worth of 華潤元大 wealth-management products for principal-protected, fixed-income investment.

Companies mentioned:建準、北海立準電子、華潤元大基金公司

【台達電】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited regarding the acquisition of machinery and equipment from an unrelated party.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

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Companies mentioned:台達電、Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited、CHROMA ATE INC.

【文曄】Completion of the registration of a capital reduction following the repurchase and cancellation of restricted stock for employees

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

文曄 (3036) completed the capital reduction following the recovery and cancellation of restricted employee shares, with a slight adjustment to its capital.

【淳安】Announcement of completion of registration of a capital reduction through cancellation of treasury shares

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

淳安 (6283) completed registration of the capital reduction following the cancellation of treasury shares, reducing paid-in capital to NT$1.476 billion.

【聯茂】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary Inspire Investments Ltd that its acquisition of machinery and equipment from a single supplier has reached NT$500 million.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

聯茂 Electronics' subsidiary invested approximately NT$2.1 billion in machinery and equipment to expand production and operating capacity.

Companies mentioned:聯茂、Inspire Investments Ltd、亞泰金屬工業股份有限公司

【富邦金】富邦金控 announces on behalf of subsidiary 台北富邦商業銀行股份有限公司 the disposal of claims from credit assets.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

富邦金控 announced on behalf of subsidiary 台北富邦商業銀行 that it disposed of NT$1.4 billion in syndicated loan assets, with several major commercial banks participating. The move aims to optimize its credit asset allocation.

Companies mentioned:台北富邦商業銀行、永豐商業銀行、彰化商業銀行、第一商業銀行、臺灣土地銀行、合作金庫商業銀行、玉山商業銀行、台新國際商業銀行

[可成] Announces that the amount spent on the company's share buyback has exceeded NT$三億元

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

可成 announced a share buyback totaling 1.177 million shares, for approximately NT$243 million. Its cumulative shareholding ratio rose to 2.52%.

【牧德】The company was invited to participate in an investor conference hosted by 台新綜合證券.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

牧德 will hold an investor conference on 115年9月30日, hosted by 台新綜合證券, to discuss the company's current operations.

Companies mentioned:牧德、台新綜合證券

【中信金】Announcement on behalf of its grandchild company, 台灣超巨蛋開發股份有限公司籌備處, regarding the acquisition of right-of-use assets from a related party.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

中信金 announced on behalf of subsidiary 台灣超巨蛋開發籌備處 that it will lease an office in Taichung from 午資開發, a related party. The lease term is 5 years, with a total value of approximately NT$4.4 million.

Companies mentioned:中信金、台灣超巨蛋開發股份有限公司、午資開發股份有限公司

【和碩】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 華瑋投資股份有限公司 that the board of directors resolved to approve the disposal of securities.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

和碩 subsidiary 華瑋投資 disposed of 16 million shares of 景碩 to bolster working capital.

Companies mentioned:和碩、華瑋投資、景碩科技、華毓投資、華旭投資

【富威電力】Announcement regarding the 115年 first extraordinary shareholders' meeting and the lifting of non-compete restrictions on newly elected directors and their representatives.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

富威電力 held an extraordinary shareholders' meeting and approved lifting non-compete restrictions on directors and independent directors.

Companies mentioned:富威電力、生豐資本

【世紀鋼】Announcement of an adjustment to the conversion price of the company's eighth domestic unsecured convertible bonds.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

世紀鋼 announced an adjustment to the conversion price of its eighth domestic unsecured convertible bonds. In response to a cash capital increase, the conversion price will be reduced from NT$223.8 to NT$221.9 starting 115年9月11日.

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(31)

台電 scholarship recruitment seeks 70 recipients, with awards of up to NT$400,000; applications close 9/18

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This year's recruitment covers 11 categories, with 70 positions in total
  • Successful applicants can receive scholarships of up to NT$400,000
  • Applications are open from August 31 to September 18
  • The initial selection exam will be held on October 31
  • Undergraduate students can receive a NT$60,000 scholarship each semester
  • Students can receive up to NT$240,000 during their studies
  • Graduate master's students can receive NT$100,000 each semester
  • The maximum award is NT$400,000

Companies mentioned:台電、台電公司

Heavy rain advisories issued for Tainan and Pingtung; Chiayi County and City, and Kaohsiung urged to watch for heavy rain

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:交通部中央氣象署

Unidentified body found in landing gear after plane arrives in Malaysia from Japan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On the 27th of this month
  • More than 72 hours after death
  • Aged between 17 and 25

Companies mentioned:日本放送協會(NHK)

Supreme Prosecutors Office will not seek a retrial or extraordinary appeal; family of 盧正: grief and regret

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • During ROC year 86
  • During June of year 89
  • During September of the same year

Companies mentioned:台灣冤獄平反協會

China unveils new museum collection management rules to prevent a repeat of the 南博 incident

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The new rules will take effect in November
  • The current museum collection management rules have 33 articles
  • The draft for public comment was expanded to 6 chapters and 60 articles
  • The final version of the new museum collection management rules comprises 6 chapters and 63 articles

Companies mentioned:南京博物院、中国文化和旅游部

International Semiconductor Exhibition reaches record scale; a look at highlights as data center CSP giants gather

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1,300 exhibitors from around the world
  • 4,300 booths on display
  • From 65 countries
  • More than 100,000 semiconductor professionals
  • Global national pavilion area surges 250%
  • A total of 18 countries set up national pavilions
  • As many as 220 booths
  • Bringing together 16 leading startup teams

Companies mentioned:SEMICON Taiwan、COMPUTEX、SEMI、Google、微軟、NVIDIA、AMD、聯發科、鴻海、台積電、日月光、中央研究院、清華大學、神盾集團

Retaining wall collapses on Songfu Street in Kaohsiung's Siaogang District; city government accelerates assessment and steps up monitoring

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A retaining wall on Songfu Street in Kaohsiung's Siaogang District collapsed for about 20 meters amid heavy rain. The city government evacuated 28 people and stepped up monitoring. The incident highlights the threat extreme weather poses to urban infrastructure.

Taiwanese community in Brazil joins forces with entrepreneurs' association to promote blood donation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Taiwanese charitable organization 愛之贈予, based in Brazil, has partnered with the entrepreneurs' group IDEEB to jointly promote blood donation campaigns. The move highlights a growing focus on corporate social responsibility and is expected to strengthen support for local medical care.

Companies mentioned:IDEEB、華僑文教服務センター

Elementary school students explore soundscapes in Indigenous communities to pass on cultural aesthetics

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Ministry of Education is promoting aesthetic education. Taitung County's 馬蘭 and 霧鹿 elementary schools have incorporated Indigenous culture into interdisciplinary courses to enhance students' cultural and aesthetic literacy.

Taiwanese American groups speak out, urging inclusion of Taiwanese American stories in the Museum of Asian Pacific American History

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwanese American groups have launched a petition seeking to include Taiwanese American history and Taiwan's identification in the Museum of Asian Pacific American History.

Companies mentioned:台灣人公共事務會 (FAPA)、全美台灣同鄉會 (TAA-USA)

Impurities in heart failure medication may reach the limit and affect efficacy; 586,000 tablets recalled

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 586,000 tablets recalled
  • Original全民健康保險用量民國114年為75萬151錠
  • A fine of NT$200,000 to NT$5 million will be imposed under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act

Companies mentioned:百肯膜衣錠5毫克、瑩碩生技醫藥股份有限公司、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署、衛福部中央健康保險署

7 Chinese Communist Party warships and 6 government vessels operate around the Taiwan Strait; military keeps close watch

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 7 Chinese military vessels
  • 6 government ships

Companies mentioned:中共解放军、国军

Southwesterly winds bring risk of torrential rain in Pingtung; areas south of Chiayi should watch for heavy rain

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Some areas of Pingtung County could see heavy rain or torrential rain today
  • Localized heavy rain is possible in areas south of Chiayi

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署、中央社

Unimicron suspected of relabeling China-made products as Taiwan-made; PCB division general manager released on NT$15 million bail

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • General manager surnamed Wang and 5 others released on bail; the rest told to leave
  • A total of 14 defendants, including the PCB division general manager, deputy general manager and plant manager

Companies mentioned:欣興電子

No injuries in gas explosion at Beitou bento shop; police and fire officials initially suspect a gas leak

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Burned area about 5 square meters
  • At around 10 p.m. last night
  • The fire was extinguished at 11 p.m.
  • Work was completed and traffic restored at 12:40 a.m. today

Companies mentioned:北投分局、消防局、環保局

US revises account of Chinese hacking case; multiple organizations targeted, but only some hacked

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Since at least 2018
  • May 2024
  • March 2026

Companies mentioned:QTFY、司法部、NASA、聯邦準備理事會、聯邦參議院、FBI、國家安全局、美國網戰司令部、Cyber Command、CNMF

Taipower equipment replacement; 知本國家森林遊樂區 to close on 9/1

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 知本國家森林遊樂區 on September 1
  • 8:10 a.m.
  • 5 p.m.

Companies mentioned:台灣電力公司、農業部林業及自然保育署、知本國家森林遊樂區、台灣山林悠遊網

State-owned land aids green energy; 財政部 estimates future installed capacity of 933 MW

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 723.88 hectares of state-owned land provided to support green energy policy
  • Future installed capacity is estimated at a total of about 933.04 MW
  • For solar power, 國產署 provided state-owned real estate through improvement and utilization commissions, operating commissions and leases, covering a total area of 672.87 hectares
  • Estimated to contribute about 190.28 MW of installed capacity, respectively
  • Issued “Consent for Application to Establish a Permit to Use Marine Area Land” for 23 wind farm sites
  • Of these, 17 received “Consent to Use Marine Area Land for Offshore Wind Power Systems”
  • 11 are now commercially operational
  • 1 agreed to terminate use
  • 1 use consent revoked
  • 45 cases have been approved for establishment by the competent authorities, commissioned for operation, and remain under contract

Companies mentioned:財政部、國產署

Taichung's Taiwan Boulevard buses go low-carbon as 37 new electric buses hit the road

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

37 new electric buses will begin operating in Taichung in July. The city is stepping up low-carbon transport, particularly along the Taiwan Boulevard corridor, with more than half of its buses moving to electric power.

Facts

  • A total of 37 new electric buses operated by 台中客運 and 統聯客運 will gradually enter service starting in July
  • Routes concentrated along the Taiwan Boulevard corridor
  • Taichung's electric buses will feature a “green lightning bolt on a white background” design
  • Taichung currently has nearly 1,220 buses citywide, half of which have been replaced with electric buses
  • Taichung's 64 articulated buses will be replaced with electric buses at a ratio of at least 1 to 1.5

Companies mentioned:台中客運、統聯客運

Chicago office partners with University of Illinois to screen The Mountain Makers, boosting Taiwan-US high-tech cooperation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago and the University of Illinois held a screening of “The Mountain Makers” and a trade and economics forum to promote Taiwan-US high-tech cooperation. Nearly 500 people attended, focusing on semiconductors, AI and quantum technology.

Companies mentioned:台積電、鴻海

Original青年百億圓夢基金帶20高中生赴澳 實地研習永續行動

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20 high school students
  • 2 industry mentors
  • 19 days

Companies mentioned:教育部、高級中等以下學校國際教育交流聯盟、青年發展署、Global Link Australia

葛藍喬安娜 falls to British opponent, misses US Open women's singles main draw

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Currently 25 years old
  • Ranked 103rd in the world
  • Lost 4-6
  • Lost 1-6

Companies mentioned:葛藍喬安娜、瓊斯、Francesca Jones、謝淑薇、奧斯塔朋科、Jelena Ostapenko、梁恩碩、青山修子、詹皓晴、喬因特、Maya Joint、吳芳嫺、加藤未唯

內政部 raises compensation and care allowances for conscripts injured in the line of duty by up to 30%

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • NT$16,000
  • NT$66,000
  • Increased by NT$6,000
  • Increased by NT$4,500
  • Increased by NT$3,000
  • NT$3,200 per month
  • NT$7,463
  • NT$3,900
  • NT$9,100

Companies mentioned:內政部

川普 announces control of 委內瑞拉 oil reserves, aims to lower US fuel prices

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 委內瑞拉 has more than 65 billion barrels in proven oil reserves
  • Current output is only about 1.25 million barrels per day
  • Nearly $100 billion
  • Original約新台幣3兆1800億元
  • 90 billion barrels in proven reserves
  • 300 billion barrels in total proven reserves

Companies mentioned:川普、委內瑞拉、美國、路透社、真實社群、Truth Social、國務卿盧比歐、Marco Rubio、戰爭部長赫格塞斯、Pete Hegseth、委內瑞拉臨時總統羅德里格斯、Delcy Rodriguez、法新社、Axios

Taitung agricultural research station issues alert after rice blast appears on rice leaves in Chishang; urges control measures

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6% Pusa granules
  • 75% tricyclazole wettable powder, 3,000 times dilution
  • 41.7% tricyclazole aqueous suspension, 1,500 times dilution
  • 50% Huli-song emulsifiable concentrate, 1,000 times dilution
  • 45% Xilekela emulsifiable concentrate, 1,200 times dilution
  • Spreader CS-7, 2,000 times dilution

Companies mentioned:台東區農業改良場、中央社

Original川普將赴五角大廈悼911 否認因演說爭議避開紐約

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original911恐攻事件造成將近3000人罹難
  • Commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

Companies mentioned:川普、紐約時報、蓋達組織、真實社群、中央社

Canada's economy rebounds strongly in second quarter; experts warn of uncertainty from new round of US tariffs

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Second-quarter economy grew 3.3% year over year
  • First-quarter GDP revised up to 0.3% year-over-year growth
  • Second-quarter exports rose 3.6%
  • Business capital investment rose 2.3% in the second quarter
  • Investment in computers and peripherals surged 16.7%
  • Household spending rose 0.8% in the second quarter
  • Original對價值200多億美元的加拿大出口商品加徵50%進口關稅

Companies mentioned:加拿大統計局、宏利投資管理公司、加鼎集團、美國總統川普

Moisture from the south brings risk of afternoon severe thunderstorms and torrential rain in the southwest

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 氣象署 also issued a torrential rain warning at 7:50 a.m. today
  • Tropical Storm No. 21 “Etau”
  • Tropical Storm No. 22 “Bilang”

Companies mentioned:氣象署、中央大學、氣象應用推廣基金會、歐洲模式、威克島、藤原效應

Southwesterly winds bring risk of torrential rain in Pingtung County; southern areas should watch for localized heavy rain

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Central Weather Administration issued a torrential rain warning for southern Taiwan. Southwesterly winds could bring heavy rainfall to Pingtung and localized areas in the south, requiring precautions.

川普 says US and 委內瑞拉 reach oil deal, giving US control over most of 65 billion barrels in reserves

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

川普 announced an oil deal with 委內瑞拉, securing control over 65 billion barrels of oil reserves. The move aims to increase US energy reserves and strengthen ties between the 2 countries.

Facts

  • The US gained control over most of 委內瑞拉's 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.
  • 川普 says the deal will more than double US oil reserves.
  • The U.S. officials handling the negotiations include Secretary of State Rubio and Secretary of War Hegseth.
  • The United States is allowing Rodríguez to serve as Venezuela's interim leader, on the condition that she follow Washington's policy line.

Fire at Bangkok mall 空通中心; part of building collapses, no one trapped

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Bangkok's 空通中心 is a 3-story building constructed about 30 years ago
  • It houses about 500 shops
  • The fire spread for more than 2 and a half hours

Companies mentioned:空通中心、曼谷郵報、泰國公共電視台、曼谷市長

Taiwan | 風傳媒(19)

It's not stock trading! How do the wealthy get rich? Expert reveals: The rich don't make their money from working

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The wealthy get rich through passive income generated by their assets, not through work. Inherited wealth is often depleted in a short time without financial education, underscoring the importance of financial literacy.

Beijing Observations: Is Liu Xiang facing demands for repayment 11 years after retiring? From Olympic hero to “on the payroll but not at work,” a look at the chaos in Chinese competitive sports

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Olympic gold medalist Liu Xiang, who retired 11 years ago, was presented with a choice between “a buyout or becoming a coach” by 上海體育局, bringing structural problems in China's competitive sports system to light.

Companies mentioned:上海體育局、上海市競技體育訓練管理中心、中国田協

Lee Chuan trails Su Chiao-hui by 5 percentage points? Doctor says one aspect of the poll is “seriously distorted”: even Su Chiao-hui may find it hard to believe

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A poll released by 年代 says Su Chiao-hui leads Lee Chuan by 5.6 percentage points, but psychiatrist Shen Zhengnan questioned its seriously flawed sampling, saying the proportion of Green camp respondents was too high and the data may not be credible.

Companies mentioned:年代

Weather forecast: Weekend plans washed out! “Heavy thunderstorms across Taiwan for 7 days,” 2 new typhoons form; latest tracks and potential impact on Taiwan revealed

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan has been hit by 7 days of severe thunderstorms, prompting the Central Weather Administration to issue heavy rain alerts. Two new typhoons have formed, but neither is expected to directly affect Taiwan. Further weather changes warrant caution.

Yang Yang and Liu Yuning lose out! TOP 10 most handsome male leads in 2026 Chinese dramas: The winner has god-tier looks and acting, with a striking contrast that makes people fall instantly

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Original中国の90年代生まれ俳優10人のネット話題性ランキングが発表された。張凌赫が1位に輝き、作品・ブランド・SNSで総合力を発揮。若手俳優の多様な活躍が注目されている。

Companies mentioned:ネット温度計DailyView、KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎

Is NT$20,000 a month enough after retirement? A breakdown of 3 expenses—labor insurance, labor pension and health insurance—shows where the money goes after age 65

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Even with a monthly pension income of 20,000 yen at age 65, little may remain after health insurance and living costs are deducted. Managing expenses and planning finances over the long term are important after retirement.

A new northern metro line is here! It officially opens tomorrow, 8/30, with a “free rides” offer on 1 route

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The “Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station” on the eastern extension of the Xinyi Line of 台北捷運 officially opens on Aug. 30. Promotions including free rides will be offered during the first month, giving the public a chance to try the new route.

Companies mentioned:台北捷運

[The Journalist] Buying weight-loss injections in China or Japan to save money? Expert warns they are not covered by Taiwan's drug injury relief program and may even be counterfeit

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Because weight-loss injections are expensive in Taiwan, some people are turning to China and Japan to buy them. Experts warn of counterfeit drugs and say the purchases are not covered by drug injury relief, urging people not to risk more to save a little.

Companies mentioned:ノボ・ノルディスク、エリ・リリー

Smoking is banned throughout airplanes, so why are there ashtrays in the restrooms? Flight attendant reveals their purpose: They really have to be installed

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Although smoking is banned throughout airplanes, ashtrays are installed in the toilets so passengers who secretly smoke can safely dispose of lit cigarettes. This is a last resort to prevent fires.

[The Journalist] Weight-loss injections can treat fatty liver disease and liver fibrosis; NTU Hospital director speaks out, urges insurance coverage for this reason

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Wegovy, the active ingredient in weight-loss injections, has been shown to treat fatty liver disease and liver fibrosis. Because the medication is expensive, experts are urging the health insurance system to cover it with eligibility criteria. The move is crucial for public health and the allocation of medical resources.

Why is Akaza in Demon Slayer so fixated on “the weak having no value”? A person's deepest beliefs may not be their own choice

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In Demon Slayer, Akaza claims that “the weak have no value,” but this belief stems from self-hatred over his past failure to protect the people he loved. His story shows that his obsession with strength is in fact rooted in deep trauma.

Beijing Observations: Tencent and ByteDance flock to Ulanqab! No longer just about potatoes, why has this city become “China's computing hub”?

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Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia is emerging as a “computing power hub” in the AI era, leveraging abundant green electricity and low-latency networks. Companies including 腾讯 and 字节跳動 are successively building data centers there.

Companies mentioned:腾讯、字节跳動、远景科技集团、万国数据、世纪互联、阿里巴巴、DeepSeek、Kimi

The 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen gift is here! Eligible recipients can receive up to NT$20,000 per person; in 1 county or city, the payment is deposited automatically. See payment amounts and dates across Taiwan

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In conjunction with the 2026 Double Ninth Festival, all of Taiwan's counties and cities are providing senior citizens with longevity stipends. In Taoyuan, 20,000 yen for residents aged 99 or older and 2,500 yen for those aged 65 or older will be deposited automatically.

Behind the scenes: The Tainan flooding nightmare Lai Ching-te once boasted of solving—why has Huang Wei-che's administration seen such severe flooding again?

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Torrential rain in August 2026 caused widespread flooding in Tainan. Areas that Lai Ching-te once boasted he had fixed were flooded again, raising questions about flood-control shortcomings under the Democratic Progressive Party administration. Political accountability and delays in infrastructure improvements are in focus.

Xiao Zhan and Zhang Linghe lose out! The widely recognized TOP 10 most handsome male stars in Chinese dramas: The winner has striking, top-tier looks and an intense gaze that takes your breath away

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A ranking of the top 10 male stars in Chinese period dramas whom Chinese internet users consider “the most handsome” has been released, with Song Weilong taking first place. Zhang Linghe ranked 4th, ahead of Xiao Zhan, drawing widespread attention.

Ko Wen-je warns: “Without building a grassroots base, the party will vanish”; the Taiwan People's Party cannot rely solely on blue-white cooperation in local elections

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Original台灣民眾黨創黨主席柯文哲警告,若不建立地方組織,政黨將面臨泡沫化,強調不能僅靠藍白合作,須自主扎根。

Companies mentioned:台灣民眾黨、國民黨、民進黨

Tomohisa Yamashita and Kazunari Ninomiya lose out! TOP 10 favorite Japanese male stars among Taiwanese: “The winner is...” His transformation is irresistibly charming, and his Japanese dramas are ratings powerhouses

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A ranking of the top 10 Japanese actors favored by Taiwan's seventh- and eighth-grade cohorts has been released. Online buzz data has revealed the stars' lasting influence, with their marriages, new dramas and events in Taiwan among the topics drawing attention.

Companies mentioned:Netflix、Tainan Jin Yuan Xing

Viewpoint: AI takes off as traditional industries slump; the National Industrial Association laments a “K-shaped economy”

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In its 2026 white paper, Taiwan's Chinese National Federation of Industries warned that a “K-shaped economy,” in which traditional industries decline as AI and semiconductors grow, is worsening. It called on the government to pursue balanced industrial policies.

Lin Ting-yao column: The Drone Act has passed; will Cho Jung-tai once again “refuse to countersign”?

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Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed the Drone Act, adopting the Kuomintang's version and allocating a 240 billion yuan budget over six years, under the Ministry of Economic Affairs. If Cho Jung-tai refuses to countersign, his own budget would also be frozen, raising constitutional concerns.

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(10)

Apple raises subscription prices for Apple TV and Apple One in the United States

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Apple has raised prices for Apple TV and Apple One in the United States. The move aims to improve returns amid increased investment in content. Its services division is growing, but profit margins are falling.

Marvell raises its forecast again; Google AI chip partnership could generate up to $120 billion in business over six years, but shares fall more than 10% as future appetite looms

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Marvell Technology raised its revenue forecast for fiscal 2027-28. Its AI chip partnership with Google could generate $120 billion in business within 6 years, but the stock plunged nearly 10% amid concerns about converting the opportunity into profits.

Companies mentioned:Google、Alphabet、Rosenblatt、Needham、Benzinga Pro

China's 6 largest banks earned 712.6 billion yuan in the first half; 工商銀行 led the way, with total proposed dividends topping 220.9 billion yuan

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China's six major state-owned banks posted net profits of 712.6 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, with total dividends exceeding 220.9 billion yuan. 工商銀行 led the group, and overall performance remained strong.

Companies mentioned:工商銀行、建設銀行、農業銀行、中国銀行、郵貯銀行、交通銀行

Original智元機器人首戰狂掃18金 背後華為系軍團曝光

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Zhiyuan Robotics won 18 gold medals at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, demonstrating the practical capabilities of its mass-produced robots. Its industrialization model, with many former 華為 employees involved, is drawing attention.

Companies mentioned:華為、Google、Waymo、蔚来、大疆、騰訊、寒武紀

AI godfather left off the list? Nvidia revenue surges 106%, but Jensen Huang misses TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI list; selection criteria questioned

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was left off TIME magazine's TIME100 AI 2026 list for the first time. Despite strong results, with revenue of $96.2 billion, up 106% year on year, the selection criteria have prompted questions.

Companies mentioned:NVIDIA、Tesla、Anthropic、OpenAI、IBM、Alphabet、Amazon、Broadcom、Oracle、DeepMind、ByteDance、Databricks

Former Fed vice chair: Warsh ultimately still signals a rate hike in his forward guidance

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Former Fed Vice Chair Brander said that Chair Warsh's speech was effectively a signal of a rate hike. Market expectations for a rate hike have risen.

Companies mentioned:Federal Reserve

First foldable iPhone to appear on the 10th of next month? 7.8-inch large display, Touch ID; reported price could reach $2,500

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Apple plans to unveil its first foldable iPhone in fall 2026. It will feature a large 7.8-inch display and Touch ID, and is expected to cost around $2,500. The launch would mark a major step in Apple's entry into the foldable market.

Companies mentioned:Apple、Samsung、Google、Motorola、IDC、TSMC

Trump signs executive order creating “U.S. Space Academy”

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President Trump has signed an executive order establishing the “American Space Academy.” The initiative will promote specialized training to address personnel shortages in the Space Force and commercial space industry.

Companies mentioned:NASA

Key U.S. stock market news summary, August 29, 2026

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Fed Chair Warsh reaffirmed the inflation target, leaving markets uncertain about the future direction of policy. Marvell plunged as optimism about AI faded, while Microsoft extended its winning streak. Anthropic has emerged as a leading candidate for the largest IPO.

Companies mentioned:Marvell、Google、Microsoft、SpaceX、Anthropic

Chinese hackers breach the Fed and NASA? U.S. Justice Department urgently revises its account

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The U.S. Department of Justice has amended its initial announcement about attacks on government agencies by QTFY, a Chinese state-backed hacking group. NASA and the Senate were targeted, but attempted intrusions failed. Intrusions were confirmed at Department of Energy national laboratories and other sites.

Companies mentioned:NASA、Federal Reserve、US Senate、CISA、FBI、NSA、US Cyber Command

Taiwan | 照護線上(1)

Are migraines more than just pain? What does this study reveal about their potential link to cerebral artery dissection?

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