The U.S. dollar's credibility faces a test! Bessent aims to pitch the “U.S. growth prescription” to the world, but G20 allies have different answers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
US Treasury Secretary Bessent is promoting the US growth strategy at the G20, but countries have raised concerns about trade tensions caused by US policies and foreign exchange intervention.
Could the blue-white election race in Zhubei turn around? Kuo Cheng-liang says Chiu Chen-yuan is trouncing the KMT among “this group”: Wu Hsu-chih definitely won't get their votes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The blue-white alliance has broken down in the Zhubei mayoral election. Taiwan People's Party candidate Chiu Chen-yuan leads KMT candidate Wu Hsu-chih by a wide margin among voters aged 20 to 40. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang says the situation is unfavorable for the KMT, which faces a risk of losing young voters in 2028.
Did Hsiao Hsu-tsen arrange a connection for Lu Hsiu-yen? Cheng Chao-hsin to be dispatched to Dongguan; interaction with Guangdong officials in focus
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT Vice Chairman Hsiao Hsu-tsen will travel to the Dongguan Taiwan Expo after attending the Lu-Tai Forum. Taichung Deputy Mayor Cheng Chao-hsin will attend at Lu Hsiu-yen's direction. The move is seen as Lu's cautious first step toward cross-strait engagement as she prepares for the 2028 presidential election, and carries significant political implications.
Daring enough to send it even to the Presidential Office! Man suspected of impersonating a reporter to send petition letter; media outlet catches him and angrily reports him to police and files a lawsuit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Someone used the name of 警政時報 and a reporter to send petition letters to the Ministry of Agriculture, Chiayi City Government and Presidential Office in an attempt to pressure government agencies. The newspaper discovered the letters and reported the case to police and filed a lawsuit. The case involves forgery and damage to reputation, highlighting the risk of media brands being misused.
Is handing out cash a missed opportunity? Former digital minister urges government to expand investment in AI computing power: AI budget needs another push
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Digital Affairs Minister Huang Yen-nun said at a forum that Taiwan faces a severe shortage of AI computing power and lags behind Japan and South Korea. He urged the government to increase AI funding, prioritizing it over cash handouts. Scholars also warned that U.S. export controls on AI models are tightening, underscoring the importance of technological sovereignty.
Final policy report highlights 17 achievements ranked “No. 1 among the six special municipalities”; Chen Chi-mai: Kaohsiung's transformation has only just begun and will surely get better
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In his final policy report as Kaohsiung mayor, Chen Chi-mai presented 17 achievements ranked “No. 1 among the six special municipalities,” spanning industry, transportation and social welfare. He stressed that Kaohsiung's transformation has only just begun and that the city will continue to develop.
Electronics stocks fall again, while financial stocks buck the trend and provide support! Analyst sees more positive factors ahead: this stock could be a bargain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks fell today, with electronics stocks weakening while financial stocks rose against the trend. An analyst said wider interest margins and indiscriminate selling after MSCI's removal have made 臺企銀 a bargain for medium- to long-term investment.
00918 distribution announced! Estimated payout of 1.75 yuan per unit; ex-dividend date and last day to buy at a glance
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大華銀投信 forecasts a distribution of 1.75 yuan for this period for its high-dividend ETF 00918. It is scheduled to go ex-dividend on Sept. 18, with payment on Oct. 15. Investors must buy by Sept. 17.
KGI Financial earnings briefing》Will next year's dividend start at 1.65 yuan? President: Your logic is right; I wouldn't be able to sleep if we fell short
Yahoo Finance releases its 2026 survey of Taiwanese investor behavior; AI-related assets become mainstream in portfolio allocation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Yahoo Finance released its 2026 survey of Taiwanese investor behavior. AI-related investing is becoming mainstream, with 76% investing in stocks and 56% in ETFs. Participation by younger people is especially notable, and the use of AI is also advancing.
VIS robotics team received by President Lai Ching-te today, showcasing 3 irreplaceable core skills for the AI generation: resilience, cross-disciplinary integration and problem-solving
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The robotics team from Taipei's VIS was received by the president and highlighted the 3 key capabilities needed in the AI era: resilience, problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary integration. The government also announced an AI talent development plan worth more than 40 billion yen.
【After-Work Economics】Could Taiwan stocks' plunge actually mark the start of a bull run? Tu Chin-lung watches “1 key indicator”: an explosive rally after the rebound!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As Taiwan's stock market faces a correction near record highs, analyst 杜金龍 highlighted a recovery in trading volume and 3 defensive sectors. He also presented a key indicator for gauging the market's direction.
Free school lunches launch in Taichung; Mayor Lu serves food to students and joins them for lunch
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung will provide free nutritious lunches to all elementary and junior high school students starting in the 115 academic year. Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen took part in the first-day-of-school event and announced plans to add extra dishes during the first week, emphasizing food safety and balanced nutrition. The program will benefit 240,000 students.
Picture books move from inspiration to the bookshelf! Kaohsiung City Library opens submissions for the “好繪芽獎” on 9/14, offering up to 900,000 to help creators realize their publishing dreams
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Library will begin accepting applications for the Fourth 好繪芽獎 on Sept. 14. With grants of up to 900,000 Taiwan dollars, the program offers Taiwanese picture-book creators support to realize their publishing dreams.
Transportation network in Beitun and Tanzi upgraded; Zhongxing Bridge opens, improving access to the MRT development zone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung City Government has opened Zhongxing Bridge, easing the traffic bottleneck between the Beitun MRT development zone and Tanzi, improving travel efficiency and promoting regional integration and development.
The “Mai” supermen enter the race! Chang Yi-li and Chang Yao-chung register as candidates, as Chen Chi-mai's 2 key aides vie to carry on his municipal agenda
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chen Chi-mai's 2 former aides, Chang Yi-li and Chang Yao-chung, have registered to run for Kaohsiung City Council, symbolizing a generational transition in governance and a continuation of his municipal agenda, with considerable political significance.
Rising oil prices make it harder for the Fed to stop! 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hits highest level in more than a year and a half
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Rising international oil prices have heightened inflation concerns, pushing the US 10-year Treasury yield to its highest level in 1 year and a half. Markets expect another rate hike by the Federal Reserve, and bond selling is increasing. This has important implications for monetary policy and investment strategies.
Storm in European government bond markets: France's twin fiscal and political crises could become the eurozone's biggest concern
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
France's fiscal and political crisis is deepening, driving up sovereign debt risk. Investors are shifting to Italian government bonds, sending tremors through European markets.
〈U.S. stocks premarket〉U.S.-Iran exchange of fire pushes up oil prices and Treasury yields; major indexes open lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Military clashes between the US and Iran have flared up again, sending oil prices soaring. Inflation concerns have risen as a result, and major US stock indexes opened lower. Expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike have also strengthened, adding to market uncertainty.
Companies mentioned:Shein Global Holdings、Pinterest、GameStop、Deere、Barclays、ABN Amro Investment Solutions、Brandywine Global Investment Management、Morgan Stanley
輝達 to Invest US$3.5 Billion in 聯發科 ECB, Joining Forces to Enter AI Factories and Custom XPU Market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 will invest US$3.5 billion in 聯發科 convertible bonds. The companies will deepen cooperation in AI factories and custom XPU, advancing AI infrastructure from cloud to edge and setting a record for an ECB issuance in Taiwan.
War Strains Finances; Saudi Arabia Seeks at Least US$8 Billion in Loans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Saudi Arabia is negotiating with several banks for loans of at least $8 billion to cope with economic pressure from fighting in the Middle East. The talks come amid falling oil revenues and a widening fiscal deficit.
輝達 Makes Massive US$3.5 Billion Investment in 聯發科! Jensen Huang Bets on Taiwan Chip Giant
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 announced a US$3.5 billion investment in 聯發科, deepening technology cooperation and promoting the wider adoption of data center interconnect technology to strengthen its leading position in the AI hardware ecosystem.
Markets Shrouded in Uncertainty; Financial Experts Say It Is a Long-Term Investor’s Ally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Experts at The Motley Fool say market uncertainty should be viewed as an opportunity for long-term investing. Monetary policy by 連邦準備制度 and the AI bubble are among the market's concerns, but historical data show the effectiveness of long-term investing.
Hawkish 華許 Sends September Rate-Hike Odds to 56.9%! U.S. Treasuries Under Pressure as “These” Bonds Defy the Trend, Rising 2.72% This Year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Following hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Powell, market expectations for a September rate hike rose to 56.9%. As US Treasuries sold off, non-investment-grade bonds gained 2.72% year to date, showing resilience against headwinds.
酷澎 Hits a Wall Despite Heavy Penalty? U.S. Weighs Tariffs on South Korea
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A document leak involving South Korean e-commerce giant 酷澎 and the South Korean government could escalate into trade tensions between the US and South Korea. The US has criticized the South Korean government's tighter oversight and is considering tariff increases as a retaliatory measure.
Companies mentioned:酷澎、Greenoaks Capital Partners、Altimeter Capital
Emerging-Market Stocks See Strongest August in 20 Years as “Dollar-Depreciation Trade” Fuels Rally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Emerging-market stocks posted their strongest August gains since 2004. A weaker-dollar trade and gains across a broad range of sectors were behind the rise, drawing increased investor interest.
TAITRA Leads 華碩 and 創見 to Exhibit at Eswatini Trade Fair, Showcasing AI and Green Agriculture to Support African Market Push
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Taiwan Trade Association set up a Taiwan Pavilion at the Eswatini International Trade Fair, where 26 companies sought to enter the African market with AI and green agriculture. The king also visited and gave it high praise.
〈凱基金法說〉ONE KGI Synergies on Display; 楊文鈞: Banking-Securities Referrals Generate More Than 600億元 in Profit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
凱基金控 reported its financial results for the first half of 2026, with profits at its banking and securities subsidiaries rising substantially. Its “ONE KGI” strategy generated synergies between banking and securities, bringing in more than 600億元 in profit and demonstrating the benefits of group integration.
吳東亮 Puts Forward More Than 10 Business Proposals, Urges Government to Narrow K-Shaped Development Gap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
吳東亮, chairman of the Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce, led 32 industry representatives in a meeting with President 賴清德, putting forward more than 10 policy proposals focused on finance, energy, taxation and AI development. He urged efforts to narrow the K-shaped economic divide, reflecting consensus on cooperation between the public and private sectors.
Attention, 1.37 Million Investors! 00919 Sets Record Distribution of 1.1 Yuan for 3 Straight Quarters; Annualized Yield Nears 14%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The popular ETF 00919 is forecasting a distribution of 1.1 yuan for its 14th payout, equivalent to an annualized distribution yield of 13.77%. It has exceeded 10% for 14 consecutive quarters, supported by the strength of financial stocks.
Commodities’ Valuation Versus U.S. Stocks Hits 50-Year Low; Wall Street Says to Position for Hard-Asset Upcycle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Wall Street firms say commodities are valued at a 50-year low relative to U.S. stocks. Shortages of physical resources and demand for AI infrastructure are driving hard assets into an upcycle, while climate change is increasing supply risks.
Merger Talks Collapse, but Cooperation Continues! 本田 and Nissan Join Forces to Build Automotive “Software Brain”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
本田 and Nissan have partnered to develop a shared ECU for software-defined vehicles. They aim to introduce it in new vehicles starting in fiscal 2029, cutting development costs and strengthening technological competitiveness.
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