U.S. and China also wanted the collection; Japanese professor chooses to donate 45 treasured artifacts to Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese expert 坂本勇 donated 45 precious international artifacts made of bark paper and fabric to Taiwan's National Museum of Prehistory. The donation adds important resources for research into Taiwan's Austronesian cultures and broadens the scope for international research.
台新新光金's market capitalization tops 1 trillion yuan; next year's dividend expected to exceed 1.1 yuan
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台新新光金's market capitalization has topped 1 trillion yuan. General Manager 林維俊 is optimistic about next year's dividend policy, expecting it to exceed this year's 1.1 yuan, and is upbeat about demand from the AI supply chain in the second half of the year.
Weiwuying stages fully in-house production of “The Troubadour,” with 100-person team creating operatic epic
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衛武營國家藝術文化中心 is staging the fully in-house flagship opera “The Troubadour,” bringing together a 100-person team and integrating production capabilities across southern Taiwan. Performances are scheduled for Sep. 3 to 6.
Facts
衛武營國家藝術文化中心 has invested in opera production since 2015 and this year is presenting Verdi's “The Troubadour” as its fully in-house flagship opera of the year.
“The Troubadour” will be staged from Sep. 3 to 6.
The production brings together more than 100 performers and crew members.
The cast for the Sep. 3 and 5 performances includes soprano 耿立, mezzo-soprano 翁若珮, Korean baritone 丁一憲 and Georgian tenor 歐尼亞尼.
衛武營 has invited professional coaches from 健身工廠 to perform as extras portraying blacksmiths, soldiers and executioners.
欣興's Thai subsidiary secures plant engineering project, boosting production and operations capabilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
欣興電子's Thai subsidiary is investing about 332 million yuan in plant engineering. The move aims to expand production capacity and strengthen overall operational efficiency.
Companies mentioned：欣興電子、UNIMICRON (THAILAND) CO., LTD.、Xuan Tong System Co., Ltd.
Chinese fast-fashion retailer SHEIN makes Hong Kong debut, shares slip 0.12%
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Chinese fast-fashion retailer SHEIN listed in Hong Kong, closing slightly lower by 0.12% on its first day. The company had originally planned to list in the United States but ultimately turned to Hong Kong, raising net proceeds of 13.214 billion yuan.
Facts
SHEIN lists on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
SHEIN's IPO price was 48.56 yuan
SHEIN closed at 48.5 yuan on its first day of trading
SHEIN raised net proceeds of 13.214 billion yuan from its listing
Taipei City firefighters develop fire-rescue drag mat, rapidly inflates and takes shape within 3 seconds
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Firefighters from the Taipei City Fire Department developed a “fire-scene rescue and evacuation mat” to make it more efficient to transport casualties from fire scenes. The lightweight mat can be inflated in 3 seconds and is expected to speed up rescue operations and reduce the burden on firefighters.
Facts
The Taipei City Fire Department independently developed the “fire-rescue drag mat”
The mat can rapidly inflate and take shape within 3 seconds
The “fire-rescue drag mat” weighs 2.8 kilograms
It won the “Excellence Award” in the Taipei City Government's innovation proposal competition
Heavy rain warning for Taoyuan, Yilan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung; 10 counties and cities should watch for heavy rain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain warning. A low-pressure system and southwesterly winds are expected to bring short-duration heavy rainfall and mountain hazards to multiple counties and cities.
The Taiwan Enterprise Football League kicks off on September 13 for its 10th year, with Tainan TSG seeking a 7th consecutive title. The Football Association announced that the league will expand to 10 teams next season.
Facts
The league enters its 10th year this year
The league will expand from 8 teams to 10 next season
Tainan TSG has won 6 consecutive titles from 2020 to the present
The team's average age is just 22
This year's title will also be contested by 8 teams
Unlike retirement villages, Ministry of Health and Welfare's co-living homes will give priority to older adults with disabilities
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The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced a pilot “co-living home” program that will bring long-term care resources into residential housing, allowing older adults with disabilities to age in familiar communities.
Facts
The Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to launch a pilot co-living home program in the third quarter of this year.
Co-living homes will give priority to older adults with a disability level of 4 or above.
Co-living homes will offer acute care at home, home medical care and hospice care at home.
The pilot program is expected to establish about 10 sites across Taiwan.
The co-living home pilot program will run for 2 years.
Huang Min-kung registers on Chang San-cheng's behalf; Wang Yi-chuan accompanies his protégés as they announce their candidacies
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Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng completed his registration for re-election as both the blue and green camps step up preparations for the Taoyuan race. The Kuomintang is coordinating its forces through district supervisors, while the Democratic Progressive Party is relying on legislators to lead its councilor candidates in the push for victory.
Expectations of a Japanese rate hike grow; 10-year government bond yield hits 3% for first time in 30 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield reached 3% for the first time in about 30 years. The move was driven by expectations of interest rate hikes in Japan and the United States and concerns over increased fiscal spending in Japan.
Facts
The 10-year government bond yield last reached 3% in September 1996, 30 years ago.
The Bank of Japan's next monetary policy meeting will be held from September 17 to 18.
Markets put the probability of a Bank of Japan rate hike in September at over 90%.
The total budget requests for fiscal 2027 are expected to reach about 143 trillion yen.
Chen Ting-ni proudly poses for promotional photos after giving birth, takes on Golden Bell hosting role: Did she ask the gods first?
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Actor Chen Ting-ni is returning to work after giving birth and will host the drama categories at the 61st Golden Bell Awards. Chen Han-dian will host the variety show categories. The two attended a promotional press conference together.
Beware of African swine fever during Mid-Autumn Festival; NIA urges travelers not to bring pork products into Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, the National Immigration Agency reminds arriving travelers not to bring in meat products, including mooncakes with meat, to prevent African swine fever. The number of people penalized for violations has been declining year by year.
Facts
The National Immigration Agency warns that mooncakes containing meat and other meat products could provide an entry point for African swine fever.
The number of people fined NT$200,000 for bringing meat products into Taiwan around the Mid-Autumn Festival fell from 125 in 113 to 76 in 114.
Circularity label opens for case-by-case applications, aiming to expand resource-recycling benefits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Environment has begun accepting individual applications for the “Circular Mark” for circular products and services. The initiative aims to bring innovative products with circular features to market and accelerate the circular economy through government green procurement.
Facts
The Ministry of Environment has begun accepting case-by-case applications for the Circularity Label.
Original循環標誌の申請には5つの循環特性のいずれかが必要である。
Products awarded the Circularity Label will be included in government green procurement records.
The Circularity Label may be used for up to 3 years.
President: Taiwan and Europe to forge strategic semiconductor partnership and build a diverse, resilient ecosystem
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te proposed a Taiwan-Europe strategic semiconductor partnership at the “2026 Investment in the EU Forum,” calling for both sides to combine their strengths to build a resilient ecosystem and deepen supply chain cooperation.
India's quarterly GDP grows 7.8%; Modi urges continued use of domestic goods and services
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
India's economy grew 7.8% in the second quarter. Prime Minister Modi celebrated the growth and urged people to choose domestic goods to meet global challenges.
G20 ministerial meeting opens as U.S. plans to urge parties to adopt a light-touch approach to AI regulation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
U.S. President Donald Trump will host the leaders' summit on Dec. 14 to 15 at the “Trump National Doral Golf Club” (Trump National Doral Golf Club) in Miami.
From beer festivals to arms depots, Munich transforms into a new European defense-tech hub
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Munich has become a hub for defense-tech startups focused on AI, drones and software. Backed by talent and traditional industry, the sector is transforming rapidly but faces obstacles from administrative reviews.
Facts
Munich is rapidly emerging as a hub for defense-tech startups
The number of pure-play defense startups in the greater Munich area has doubled in recent years to about 60
Tytan Technologies was founded in 2023 by 2 alumni of the Technical University of Munich
After Zhinan Temple fire, Chiang Wan-an says city will study disaster-prevention measures used in Japan's Gassho-style villages
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The fire at Zhinan Temple has drawn attention. The Taipei City Government will study whether to adopt disaster-prevention measures modeled on Japan's Gassho-style villages.
Miaoli man falsely reports being attacked with a knife; police find he injured himself and refer him for prosecution on suspicion of filing a false report
Agriculture Ministry to hold its first national pet grooming competition; top prize of NT$6,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Agriculture Ministry will hold the first National Pet Grooming Competition on December 5 to raise professional standards in Taiwan’s pet grooming industry. Registration is open through October 30, and the top prize is NT$6,000.
永利油廠 self-reports excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels; New Taipei Health Department orders products sealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
永利油廠 voluntarily reported excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels in its “Premium Sesame Oil.” The New Taipei City Health Department has ordered the product sealed and urged consumers to return or exchange it. The food safety incident affects consumer health and highlights supply chain management risks.
錼創: Micro LED optical communications to be commercialized in 2 years; AR glasses to come first
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
錼創科技 said Micro LED products for optical communications and AR applications will be commercialized over the next 2 years. It is also actively preparing to enter the Chinese market with its Kunshan plant and has completed its acquisition of U.S. company Lumiode.
Facts
Micro LED optical communications products will mainly target short-distance transmission within 10 meters and are expected to be commercialized in about 2 years
錼創 is setting up a plant in Kunshan, China, on its own and expects trial production to begin by the end of this year
錼創 completed its acquisition of U.S. Micro LED display technology company Lumiode Inc. this June
錼創 is developing Micro LED chips for AR smart glasses, using single-chip 3-color technology
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an registered his candidacy on the 3rd alongside Kuomintang councilor candidates, expressing his determination to campaign, including through cooperation with other parties.
CPBL game between 台鋼雄鷹 and 中信兄弟 postponed due to rain and moved to makeup week
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The CPBL game between 台鋼雄鷹 and 中信兄弟, originally scheduled for the 1st, was postponed because of rain at Chengcing Lake Baseball Stadium and will be rescheduled for makeup week. The game between 富邦悍將 and Uni-Lions will go ahead as scheduled.
Facts
The game between 台鋼雄鷹 and 中信兄弟 was postponed due to rain.
The postponed game will be played at Chengcing Lake Baseball Stadium during makeup week.
富邦悍將 face 統一7-ELEVEn獅 at Taipei Dome.
魔力藍 and 銳力獅 will start for the game between 富邦悍將 and the Uni-Lions.
Escalating Middle East conflict adds uncertainty; Nikkei index closes slightly lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Renewed U.S.-Iran conflict pushed up international oil prices, and the Nikkei 225 fell slightly on September 1. The market was affected by geopolitical uncertainty.
徐國安 speaks for the first time on 亞泥's strategy: AI helps cut carbon emissions and improve building material performance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
徐國安, innovation chief at 遠東集團, is driving 亞泥's digital transformation, using AI to reduce process carbon emissions and improve building material performance in response to sustainability needs in the semiconductor and infrastructure markets.
Changes to Kinmen's intertidal environment draw attention; call for long-term public-sector ecological monitoring
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洪清漳, head of the Kinmen Intertidal Zone Association, urged the government to establish a long-term monitoring mechanism to scientifically clarify the effects of land reclamation for China's Xiang'an Airport and coastal engineering projects on intertidal ecosystems.
Facts
洪清漳, head of the Kinmen Intertidal Zone Association, called on public agencies to establish a long-term intertidal ecological monitoring mechanism.
洪清漳 curated the photography exhibition “After the Tide Recedes, Life Emerges—洪清漳's Intertidal Ecology in Documentary Images.”
Land reclamation for China's Xiamen Xiang'an Airport may affect hydrology and sediment transport in Kinmen waters.
The Kinmen County Government's Department of Industrial Development said future coastal engineering projects should be approached with greater caution.
Progress on Kaohsiung Metro's Purple Line: 陳其邁 says feasibility assessment and comprehensive planning will proceed in parallel to shorten the timeline
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Progress on the Kaohsiung Metro Purple Line is on track, and the city government has launched parallel feasibility assessment and comprehensive planning work. The aim is to connect industrial areas, schools and communities in northern Kaohsiung.
New rules for electric scooter rentals: insurance must be disclosed and operation explained before rental
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交通部 revised the standard contract for bicycle rentals, requiring businesses that rent out micro electric two-wheelers to disclose insurance coverage and provide safety instruction; violators face fines. The move aims to improve rental safety and protect consumer rights.
Offshore wind turbine fire in August: 沃旭能源 says overheating area is the initial focus, but the true cause remains under investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out in a single turbine at 沃旭能源's Greater Changhua Northwest offshore wind farm in August. 沃旭能源 and 西門子歌美颯 are investigating, and the cause has yet to be determined.
Foreign media: China-Egypt air force drills test Beijing's ability to project power over long distances
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's air force traveled to Egypt for the “Eagles of Civilization 2026” joint exercise, testing its ability to project power over long distances and conduct integrated operations. Training against French-made Rafale fighters during the exercise drew the attention of Western military experts.
Facts
China brought a full air combat system, including airborne early warning aircraft, electronic warfare aircraft and tankers, to test its ability to carry out missions 6000 kilometers away in the face of Western military systems.
Fifth São Paulo Taiwan Film Festival: “The Benevolent Healer” opens a cross-disciplinary dialogue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The fifth São Paulo Taiwan Film Festival, “The Benevolent Healer Sees the World,” opened to great fanfare. The festival features 10 Taiwanese films exploring medical humanities and environmental protection, alongside cross-cultural dialogue.
Yuanlin Happiness Bus adds school and reservation services; Jingjing Happiness Minibus launches
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Yuanlin City and Jingjing Township in Changhua County have revamped their Happiness Bus services. Yuanlin City has expanded reservation options and improved school shuttle services, while Jingjing Township has launched a donated minibus offering free reserved medical transport for older residents.
Facts
Yuanlin City's Happiness Bus service will be adjusted from September, with more school runs and reservation services.
The Yongjing Township Happiness Minibus began accepting reservations in September, offering free rides for seniors to medical appointments.
The Yongjing Township Happiness Minibus was donated by resident Gao Mengjuan.
Hegseth reportedly interested in running for president in 2028; Trump says it is too early to discuss.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Trump said it was too early to discuss potential successors in the 2028 presidential election, and did not directly address rumors that Hegseth might run. Hegseth has denied the reports and is currently focused on military affairs.
Convenience stores expand hiring to build a workforce spanning generations and nationalities.
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The two major convenience store chains, 統一超 and FamilyMart, are expanding recruitment and actively hiring foreign and middle-aged and older workers to address changes in the labor force, while offering opportunities for promotion to jobs with annual salaries of more than a million New Taiwan dollars.
Abandoned site in southern France becomes cultural hub, with eye-catching stainless-steel brick tower brought back to life.
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An abandoned industrial district in Arles, France, has been successfully transformed into the LUMA Arles arts and cultural center. Combining historic buildings with a distinctive tower designed by Frank Gehry, the center opened in 2021 as a cultural hub.
Restoration of Zhinan Temple is estimated to take 3 years and cost more than a hundred million New Taiwan dollars; any surplus will go to fire services.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Zhinan Temple's Lingxiao Hall was severely damaged by an electrical fire, and restoration is expected to take 3 years and cost more than a hundred million New Taiwan dollars. The temple is actively preparing for reconstruction and has pledged to donate any remaining funds to fire departments.
In a recorded address to the Crystal Chain Forum, US Deputy Secretary of State says US and Taiwan are important partners in securing critical technologies.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Crystal Chain Summit opened in Taipei, where US Deputy Secretary of State Jacob Helberg stressed US-Taiwan cooperation on semiconductor supply chains and promoted “Pax Silica” to ensure the security of critical technologies.
Facts
Jacob Helberg is the US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs.
The United States is promoting a supply chain resilience initiative called “Pax Silica” (矽盛世).
The forum was organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and jointly carried out by the Industrial Technology Research Institute and 國際半導體產業協會（SEMI）.