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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 717 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 141 items from 4 sources.
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Popular music duo YOASOBI will perform for 2 days at Taipei Dome on Jan. 9 and 10, 2027. Tickets will be sold through a 7-tier pricing system and a real-name lottery. The large-scale event reflects the duo's growing popularity in Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：国泰世華銀行、Ticket Plus
Taiwan's Army will invest more than 69.3 billion yen from 2027 to 2034 to introduce new Clouded Leopard wheeled combat vehicles to replace aging CM21 armored vehicles. The measure aims to strengthen mobile strike power, rapid response capabilities and Taiwan-Penghu defenses, and is extremely important for national security.
Taipei Metro has launched the third edition of its digital stamp rally, “Where Is 捷米? The Stamp-Collecting Coordinates Challenge.” Combining station visits, attraction check-ins and app sign-ins, the event offers prizes including an iPhone 17 and a metro annual pass for completing tasks. Limited-edition wallpapers and keychains are also available, boosting user engagement and app usage.
Companies mentioned：台灣萬代南夢宮
Work on Tainan's railway undergrounding project is advancing, with the new Tainan Station scheduled to open in mid-October. The project will remove 23 level crossings to improve traffic and safety.
Companies mentioned：交通部鐵道局
A TOP10 ranking of male actors who best embody a crown prince in period dramas, selected by Chinese internet users, has been released, with Chen Xingxu in 1st place. His complex acting and imperial presence in The Longest Promise were praised.
After a four-year investigation into the Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium construction case, former mayor Lin Chih-chien was cleared of charges. But a scholar cited a civil court ruling to point to two absurdities, questioning construction standards and inspection failures and urging the Democratic Progressive Party to stop defending the project.
Companies mentioned：巨佳營造、樹鴻綠能科技有限公司
The Labor Ministry is introducing a new system for National Pension old-age benefits, with no application required and payments made automatically. People will receive a notice before age 65 and can receive monthly payments automatically after registering a bank account. The aim is to improve administrative efficiency and convenience.
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Companies mentioned：聯準會、Fed、台積電、聯發科、鴻海、廣達、欣興、日本央行、路透、美國財長貝森特、植田和男
China's military technology is advancing rapidly, with particular attention on aircraft-carrier electromagnetic catapults and octagonal facilities in the desert. Experts say such expansion in peacetime is unusual and that China has reached a level on par with the US.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an brought up the NT$8.1 billion allocated to Kaohsiung’s Qianzhen Fishing Port during questioning at the city council. Lai Jui-lung called on him to debate publicly, while Shen Po-yang criticized him for neglecting Taipei’s city affairs and announced his candidacy. The episode reflects a heating election campaign and the public’s desire for substantive discussion of policy proposals.
More than 4.6 million people in Taiwan suffer from insomnia. Liu Po-jen, a hospital director, explains insomnia’s health risks and the long-term dangers of sleeping pills, and advocates non-drug treatments. The topic has significant public health value.
A report describes how a 72-year-old woman in Japan reduced financial support for her grandchildren, after which her family visited less often. The case raises social questions about balancing post-retirement finances and family relationships.
In Taiwan's latest opinion poll, Tsai Ing-wen topped the political figures with a 60.1% favorability rating. Support for the Democratic Progressive Party rose, while support for the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party fell, revealing shifts in the structure of public opinion.
Companies mentioned：美麗島電子報、畢肯市場研究公司
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas on the China-Nepal border caused a major flood, killing 804 people and leaving 3048 missing. Nepal had asked China to share early-warning data 3 months earlier, but said the information provided was insufficient. The incident has highlighted the importance of international cooperation.
The remnants of Typhoon Soudelor could reach waters off Guangdong, merge with a tropical disturbance over the South China Sea and strengthen again. The 中国中央気象台 issued a heavy-rain warning, with heavy downpours expected in multiple provinces.
Companies mentioned：中国中央気象台
Chiayi County has introduced announced technology-based enforcement to monitor illegal dumping and smoking on the street. Violators could face fines of up to NT$100,000, as authorities seek to raise environmental awareness.
A Taiwanese father mistakenly believed the gift-tax exemption applied separately to each child and gave a total of NT$4.8 million, resulting in an additional tax bill and fine of NT$472,000. The National Taxation Bureau stressed that the calculation is based on the donor.
Between 2026 and 2028, 320,000 to 360,000 new homes in Taiwan are due to be handed over at once. Buyers with small down payments face the risk of receiving less bank financing than expected, making it urgent to review their funding plans.
Companies mentioned：永慶房產集團、住商機構、大家房屋
High cholesterol can progress without noticeable symptoms and raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Accurate information, improved lifestyle habits and medication when needed are important.
Companies mentioned：美醫誌
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Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、富邦金、國泰金、AMAX-KY、統懋、安瑞-KY、全新、瀚荃、建準、地心引力、西勝、南亞、欣興、世紀*、吉祥全、長廣、竑騰、高力
As the new school year begins in Taiwan, 614 substitute-teacher positions at public elementary and junior high schools remain unfilled. The teacher shortage is worsening, and excessive overtime for current teachers has become routine. The education minister said hiring is the responsibility of local governments.
The Wall Street Journal argues that China’s massive and growing trade surplus threatens the global economy. It says international coordination similar to the 1985 Plaza Accord should be pursued, backed by tariffs, to force the renminbi to appreciate and address structural imbalances.
Companies mentioned：Goldman Sachs、Council on Foreign Relations、International Monetary Fund、Carnegie Endowment for International Peace、New Balance、Tesla、Haier、Siemens、Global Times
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Companies mentioned：街口電子支付股份有限公司、一卡通票證股份有限公司、全支付電子支付股份有限公司、悠遊卡股份有限公司、連加電子支付股份有限公司、玉山商業銀行、全盈支付金融科技股份有限公司、愛金卡股份有限公司、歐付寶電子支付股份有限公司、中國信託商業銀行
Fenglin Township in Hualien County is distributing NT$3,000 in cash to each resident to support economic recovery after the barrier-lake disaster on the Mataian River. The final deadline is Sept. 2, 2026, and unclaimed payments will be forfeited.
Taiwanese ABF major 欣興電子 was searched by investigative authorities over suspicions of origin laundering, and its share price plunged. Experts warned investors to avoid the stock if there is no trading volume.
Companies mentioned：欣興電子、ABF
The Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association’s Taipei office has deployed a domestically produced nuclear evacuation facility to prepare for the risk of a “Taiwan contingency.” The move is highly unusual, and both Japan and the manufacturer declined to comment, underscoring the sensitivity of the situation in the Taiwan Strait.
Companies mentioned：World Net International
The Agriculture Ministry and the Food and Drug Administration offered guidance on how to wash grapes properly. Protecting the skin and washing them under running water are key to removing pesticide residue.
Hong Kong independent bookstore 留下書舍 closed on Aug. 30, drawing crowds on its final day. Its 3 owners were detained on suspicion of violating the National Security Law, raising concerns about restrictions on freedom of expression.
Companies mentioned：田園書屋
Jie-Liu Valve is responding to the expansion of AI infrastructure. Semiconductor and high-tech orders rose 15% year on year, and the company expects related revenue to account for 3-4 tenths in 2026, highlighting its key role in the supply chain.
Original建準(2421-TW)の下半期業績が好調見込みで、AI関連需要の高まりを受けて株価が上昇。GPU・ASIC需要の強さと新規プロジェクト導入が成長要因。
Companies mentioned：建準
Gudeng Precision began developing its carrier market in 2019 to meet demand for advanced packaging, and its customers span the globe. Revenue share is expected to increase from 2026 to 2028, with the business projected to grow at a double-digit rate, highlighting the flexibility of Taiwan’s supply chain.
欣興 was searched by investigative authorities amid a country-of-origin laundering controversy. 家登 Chairman 邱銘乾 stressed that “Western trust” underpins the profits of Taiwan companies and urged businesses to take geopolitical strategy and supply chain credibility seriously.
Companies mentioned：欣興、家登
台積電 Vice President 徐國晉 predicted at a SEMI forum that silicon photonics market penetration will exceed 5 tenths in 2027 and that CPO technology will enter mass production in the second half of this year. The developments show AI data centers moving toward optical technologies, with Taiwan benefiting from a comprehensive ecosystem.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Cathay Financial gave a positive dividend outlook, and its share price rose more than 5% to a 2-month high. Strong performance and optimistic comments from management attracted investor interest.
Companies mentioned：台新金、新光金、凱基金、永豐金、華南金、第一金
US Treasury Secretary Bessent criticized China's $1.2 trillion trade surplus as "unsustainable" and urged G20 members to coordinate in pressing China to shift to a domestic-demand-driven economy. The move is part of efforts to correct global economic imbalances.
Lacy Hunt, dubbed the “bond market’s chief bull,” turned bearish after 40 consecutive years of bullish calls on U.S. Treasuries. His firm, Hoisington, has sharply cut bond duration to near-cash levels, reflecting deep concern about long-term inflation and rising interest rates.
Companies mentioned：Hoisington Investment Management
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Companies mentioned：三井住友日興證券、澳洲國民銀行、澳洲聯邦銀行、華僑銀行
光林智能, a subsidiary of 光寶科, and Singapore's 希達數位 announced a partnership on AI-powered smart transportation and urban decarbonization at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sustainability Expo. The public and private sectors are working together to advance real-world AI applications.
Companies mentioned：光寶科、光林智能、希達數位、中華智慧運輸協會
Pegatron sold 16,000 lots of 景碩 shares for a gain of nearly NT$14.4 billion to strengthen its operating funds. The move supported its share price, reflecting a capital-activation strategy and sending a positive signal to investors.
Companies mentioned：景碩
Amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns, funds have flowed into US non-investment-grade bond ETFs. Assets have grown by about 20% in the 7 months since the start of the year, setting new records each month. Taishin Securities Investment Trust highlighted their defensive advantages.
Taiwan electric-furnace steelmaker Feng Hsin raised rebar prices for the first time in more than 1 month, amid firm international scrap prices and a recovery in demand. Higher costs and market expectations were behind the move.
Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare will implement several healthcare policies from September 2026, including expanded insurance coverage for lipid-lowering drugs and increased subsidies for fertility treatment. Up to 1.117 million people will benefit, strengthening public health support.
The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research released its manufacturing business climate indicator for July, which turned red for the first time since May 2021. More than 45% of industries showed expansion, driven by demand for AI and semiconductors.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent warned that new secondary sanctions would be announced every week to intensify economic pressure on Iran. Banks will be the first targets, and exclusion from the dollar payment system is also under consideration.
Companies mentioned：Banque Misr
台積電 and 104人力銀行 will hold a semiconductor talent expo in Tainan on September 18, with 25 suppliers offering more than 2,200 openings to help workers with traditional technical skills move into the semiconductor industry. Monthly pay reaches up to 85,000.
Companies mentioned：台積電、104人力銀行、帆宣系統科技、達欣工程、麗明營造、洋基工程、新應材、李長榮化工、光洋科、士林電機、勝一化工、漢唐集成
PharmaEssentia's new drug Ropeg received US FDA approval for treating essential thrombocythemia (ET) in all patients, and its share price briefly hit a record high. It then plunged at the close.
Companies mentioned：元大台灣50
智通* acquired 6,299 shares in 浪凡, becoming a major shareholder with an 8.1% stake. The share price surged following the announcement. The company is seeking new growth opportunities as part of its medium- to long-term strategy.
Companies mentioned：Global Line Network、Lenovo、Kamstrup、Azbil Kimmon、Cubiq Meters
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Original台股因聯準會鷹派言論與電子權值股走弱，開盤重挫745點跌破4萬6，MSCI季度調整引發尾盤波動，光學與塑化股逆勢上揚，市場關注短期技術面操作。
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、鴻海、日月光投控、台達電、欣興、景碩、臻鼎-KY、南電、大立光、玉晶光、亞光、佳凌、金像電、南亞科、華通、毅嘉、南亞、國喬、台化、台塑、亞聚、台達化、輝達、蘋果
China’s manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 in August, improving from the previous month, but remained below 50 and in contraction territory. A recovery in production and new orders, along with the effects of policy measures, confirmed that the economy had bottomed out, signaling signs of an economic recovery.
Companies mentioned：中国国家統計局、中国物流与采购联合会
ファンドロジック（ジャージー）リミテッド filed its Period 1 securities report, disclosing information for investors.
Companies mentioned：ファンドロジック（ジャージー）リミテッド
The Period 1 securities report for beneficiary certificates of foreign investment trusts filed by ファンドロジック（ジャージー）リミテッド was published. The period runs from June 6, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ファンドロジック（ジャージー）リミテッド
ファンドロジック（ジャージー）リミテッド filed its Period 1 securities report. This is statutory disclosure concerning investment trust beneficiary certificates.
Companies mentioned：ファンドロジック（ジャージー）リミテッド
合同会社ＣＰＦフィルムファンド filed its Period 2 securities report (2025/06/01–2026/05/31), an official report on investment business interests.
ファンドロジック（ジャージー）リミテッド filed the Period 1 securities report for beneficiary certificates of foreign investment trusts. The reporting period runs from June 6, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ファンドロジック（ジャージー）リミテッド
ファンドロジック（ジャージー）リミテッド filed its Period 1 securities report (beneficiary certificates of foreign investment trusts). The period runs from June 6, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ファンドロジック（ジャージー）リミテッド
インテグループ株式会社 filed its Period 19 securities report. This official document records its business performance and other matters for the fiscal year from June 2025 to May 2026.
Companies mentioned：インテグループ株式会社
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Companies mentioned：Heho健康