September electronic and financial futures rise together
Taiwan stocks rallied today, with electronic and financial futures both closing higher.
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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA (continued)（108）
中研院 campus open day kicks off on 10/3, featuring more than 300 science outreach activities.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 60 activities specially designed for elementary school children.
- Original超過7成活動不需事前報名
Companies mentioned：中研院、中央研究院
Jeju reopens investigation into suspected improper closures of missing-person cases, finding 25 more; officer cites workload.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Police also found 25 more suspected cases in which the officer falsely closed files.
- Officer A handled a total of 298 cases while serving on the missing-persons squad at 濟州西部警察署 from March last year through July this year.
- Among them, 10 cases resembled the original 2, with signs of being falsely closed without confirming the person's whereabouts.
- In the remaining 15 cases, the officer had confirmed the missing persons' whereabouts but still entered reasons such as “traffic accident death” or “unnatural death” in the system to delete the records.
Companies mentioned：濟州警察廳、韓聯社、濟州西部警察署
September Taiwan index futures rose 1232 points.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- September Taiwan index futures closed at 47209 points, up 1232 points.
- Taipei stocks ended up 820.25 points today.
- Closed at 46948.72 points.
- Original成交金額新台幣1兆810.25億元
- Trading volume: 57,561 contracts
- 267 contracts traded.
Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
Lin Weizhou says there is good news for the KMT-TPP in Zhubei; 國民黨 official calls it a false alarm.
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民眾黨
Taiwan stocks rose 820.25 points.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The market closed up 820.25 points at 46948.72.
- A gain of 1.78%.
- Original成交金額新台幣1兆810.25億元
- The weighted index opened at 46177.11.
- The intraday high was 46948.72.
- The low was 46081.11.
- The index excluding financial stocks stood at 42015.22.
- Up 745.93 points.
- Ceramics stocks rose 1.96%.
- Food stocks fell 0.04%.
- Petrochemical stocks fell 0.91%.
Companies mentioned：主動統一、群益臺灣、主動中信、元大台灣、汎銓、統懋、宏旭-KY、柏騰、AMAX-KY、吉祥全、宏致、州巧、佳大、藥華藥
Towel Carnival kicks off in Taipei on the 5th; Chang Chia-chun hopes the public will see Yunlin's strengths.
Chang Chia-chun announced that the “Yunlin Towel Carnival” will be held in Taipei on September 5, bringing together 雲林毛巾 and local agricultural products to boost the competitiveness of local industries.
Facts
- Of every 10 towels made in Taiwan, 9 come from Yunlin.
- Original9月5日將於台北花博舉辦雲林毛巾嘉年華
Companies mentioned：雲林毛巾、雲林良品、國民黨、中央社
台積電 rises NT$35 and 聯發科 hits limit-up; Taiwan stocks gain 820 points to a nearly 2-month high.
台灣 stocks rallied 820 points on gains in 聯發科 and 台積電, reaching a 2-month high as trading value topped NT$1 trillion.
Facts
- Up 820.25 points.
- Closed at the high of 46948.72 points.
- Original成交值新台幣1兆810.25億元
- 台積電 closed at NT$2440 today.
- Up NT$35.
- Market capitalization climbed to NT$63.27 trillion.
- Contributed about 277 points to the broader market.
- Hit limit-up at NT$4315.
- Investment of 3.5 billion US dollars.
- Up 2%.
- Rose more than 2%.
- Up 1.45%.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、信驊、輝達（NVIDIA）
Taiwan | 風傳媒（60）
Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan's 《這一秒過火》 loses out! TOP 10 recent Chinese drama ratings: the top-ranked show's leads are stunningly attractive, and viewers can't move on after watching.
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：《九門》、《花開錦繡》、《師兄太穩健》、《百花殺》、《御廷謠》、《天才，女友》、《早春晴朗》、《這一秒過火》、《兵自風中來》、《重器》
Not Vietnam or South Korea! One country is especially keen on coming to Taiwan, with the number of students studying there growing 2.8 times; they praise the tuition and fees waiver and the advantage it offers when job-hunting.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The number of Japanese students coming to Taiwan to pursue formal degrees reached 2242.
- The program admits 25 students per cohort.
- The program attracted more than 20 Japanese university students to Taiwan for study.
Companies mentioned：台積電、北科大、雲科大、師大
Will Hong Shen-han travel to China and never return？Blue lawmaker：When the KMT goes to China，it is selling out Taiwan；when the DPP goes，it is engagement. So China’s risks apparently depend on party affiliation.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan has participated in APEC as “Chinese Taipei” since 1991.
Companies mentioned：APEC
Two people can enjoy a full table of Cantonese dishes！“映粵” redefines the modern Cantonese dining table with a 10-course set menu.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 10-course set menu
- More than 20 years of restaurant experience
- Eight-hour golden broth
- Three-day soaking
Companies mentioned：映粵、梧棲新天地、台中橋園、林酒店體系、高雄林皇宮
Original快檢查錢包！「9張信用卡」今年確定停用失效，台新、中信等4間銀行停卡時間、換卡規定一次看
The 4 major banks Tai Shin, CTBC, E.SUN, and Hua Nan will discontinue or consolidate a total of 9 credit cards this year. Consumers should check their cards’ expiration dates and how their benefits will be transferred.
Companies mentioned：台新銀行、中國信託、玉山銀行、華南銀行、無印良品、勤美天地、台北市立動物園、雙北市牙醫師公會、夢時代、OPENPOINT
Store water now！7 counties and cities will face a major water outage tomorrow，leaving the whole family without water from morning to night. Check your home’s outage area with one click.
Taiwan Water Corporation will carry out phased water outages in 7 counties and cities starting Sept. 2 to strengthen the water supply system. Residents are urged to store water in advance and turn off pumping equipment to avoid safety risks.
Original「總統府不要的，國民黨全買！」鄭麗文：承接庇護工場1.5萬盒中秋禮盒
Taiwan’s Kuomintang has taken over the full order for 1.5万 boxes of Mid-Autumn Festival gifts for a presidential office workshop supporting people with disabilities, after the order was canceled over budget issues. Party chairwoman Cheng Li-wun stressed that the move was purely an act of goodwill to support disadvantaged people and respect workers.
Facts
- 15,000 Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes
- 37 businesses
- Orders from 26 businesses affected
- 10,000 boxes
- 5,000 boxes
Companies mentioned：國民黨、總統府
What to know before traveling to Thailand：Visa-free visitors can stay for up to 30 days starting 9/1，while land entry is limited to 2 times per year.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Stay for up to 30 days
- Previously 60 days
- Starting Sept. 1，2026
- 60 countries and regions
- Starting July 2024
- Dec. 29，2024
Companies mentioned：泰國內政部、民族報、泰國總理兼內政部長阿努廷、素萬那普國際機場、美聯社、馬來西亞、汶萊、印尼、新加坡、寮國、柬埔寨
Not Chinese or philosophy！Which university major has the lowest salary？“This major” fares worst，with starting pay for graduates below 30,000！
The latest survey shows significant differences in starting salaries by university major. Taiwan’s cosmetology and hairdressing majors had the lowest starting salaries，below NT$30,000. Starting salaries for humanities majors such as foreign languages and sociology still exceeded NT$30,000，challenging assumptions about low pay.
Companies mentioned：新新聞
Kaohsiung accommodation recommendations for 2026》Step out of the MRT station and you’re there！12 high-quality hotels and distinctive lodgings：A complete guide with direct access to Pier-2，the Arena and Liuhe Night Market.
Here are 12 high-quality hotels in Kaohsiung suited to tourism and concert demand. All are near MRT stations, making them ideal for travelers.
Companies mentioned：水京棧国際酒店、パコリーホテル、高雄萬豪ホテル、パポアホテル、JÒHŌ HOTEL、SingleInn、住飯店、南喃至嶼
New traffic rules take effect 9/1！Nationwide，violators will be fined 1,800 yuan on the spot and have their licenses suspended for six months：3 groups will be affected.
Taiwan’s Highway Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications will introduce new traffic safety rules in September. The changes extend classes for repeat offenders and strengthen penalties for unexcused absences. For the first time, the classes will also apply to repeat offenders under 18 who drive without a license.
【新新聞】聯發科 hits the daily limit！From being cornered by 展訊 to attracting a $3.5 billion bet from 輝達：The inside story of how the “two Tsais” turned things around over a decade.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 輝達 puts up $3.5 billion to subscribe to 聯發科 overseas convertible bonds.
- The share price was locked at 4,315 yuan and stayed there.
- Up 390 yuan from the previous trading day.
- 聯發科 completes a $3.9 billion overseas convertible bond offering.
- This year’s cloud ASIC business target has been raised to $2 billion.
- Original2016年仍有超過六成營收來自中國
Companies mentioned：聯發科、輝達、展訊、Alphabet、台積電、中華電信、晨星
Original獨旅非洲遭多人包圍、強吻！韓國知名YTR安恩智驚魂，當場大喊：別碰我
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：安恩智
First minister in Lai’s administration to visit China！Hong Shen-han will fly to Nanjing for an APEC meeting：He is not worried about safety.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Plans to travel to Nanjing，China，on Sept. 21.
- The 48th International Skills Competition
Companies mentioned：勞動部、外交部、陸委會、海基會、APEC、勞發署
A test of whether cross-strait relations can thaw？Labor Minister Hong Shen-han confirms he will attend an APEC meeting in Nanjing. Blue lawmaker：A major shift in the Lai administration’s anti-China stance.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- He will travel to Nanjing on Sept. 21.
Companies mentioned：APEC、國民黨、民進黨
Behind the scenes》Did Fu Kun-chi apologize with a “5-second bow” for failing to rein in Weng Hsiao-ling？Cheng Li-wun vows to secure orders for the sheltered workshop.
KMT legislative caucus leader Fu Kun-chi publicly bowed and apologized after Weng Hsiao-ling’s cuts to discretionary funds led to the cancellation of an order for mooncakes for disadvantaged people，and vowed to take over the order. Party chair Cheng Li-wun announced the purchase of 15,000 gift sets to calm the controversy，which has already affected local election prospects.
Last year she angered Hsu Chiao-hsin！外交部 adjusts 3 key demands for participation in the 聯合國 and seeks support from Han Kuo-yu，having gone to 立法院 to make its case.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 81st 聯合國 General Assembly
- Opens Sept. 8
- General debate to be held from Sept. 22 to 28
- Taiwan’s 23.5 million people
- 聯合國 General Assembly Resolution 2758
Companies mentioned：聯合國、外交部、立法院、國民黨、民進黨、民眾黨、中國
Cook steps down：How he took over from Steve Jobs and led 蘋果 to become the world’s most valuable company，with the successor’s challenges arriving immediately.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Ends a 15-year tenure at the helm
- In 2018，蘋果 became the first publicly traded U.S. company to exceed $1 trillion in market value.
- Exceeded $2 trillion in 2020.
- First topped $3 trillion during intraday trading in 2022.
- Went on to surpass $4 trillion in October 2025.
- 蘋果 currently has a market value of about $4.6 trillion.
- 輝達 has a market value of about $5.25 trillion.
- 微軟 has a market value of about $3.79 trillion.
Companies mentioned：蘋果、輝達、微軟、艾克森美孚、英特爾、三星
Latest notice on work and school closures tomorrow，9/2！Will Typhoon Soudelor return and bring a day off？Latest track revealed，with closure information for all 22 counties and cities.
On Sept. 2，the outer circulation of Typhoon Soudelor will affect Taiwan，with a risk of torrential rain in many areas. However，none of Taiwan’s 22 counties and cities meet the criteria for suspending work and classes. The weather agency and the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration explained the basis for the decision.
Typhoon Soudelor returns！From tomorrow it will approach the Taiwan Strait and “make a loop”；key times for rainfall across Taiwan revealed.
Typhoon Shandel has strengthened again and is forecast to move in a loop around the Taiwan Strait starting tomorrow. The risk of heavy rain is rising across Taiwan, with possible impacts on transportation and agriculture.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope lifts off：It will target dark matter and dark energy，and may unravel the mysteries of modern physics.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2.4-meter primary mirror
- Original3億像素紅外線相機
- More than 20 billion stars
- 12% of the sky
- 27%
- 70%
Companies mentioned：NASA、Kennedy Space Center、BBC、University of Surrey、National Reconnaissance Office、University of Chicago、Harvard Observatory
Why are there so many people at the Gyirong Port？BBC：It provides access to Mount Kailash，a “sacred mountain of 4 religions”，and is also the most popular route for pilgrims.
A landslide in Nepal damaged Tibet’s Gyirong Port, leaving numerous pilgrims missing. The area is a major route to Mount Kailash, a sacred site for 4 religions, and has drawn international attention.
momo Shopping Network and PChome lose out！Taiwan’s top 6 e-commerce sites by traffic in 2026：Traffic at “1 e-commerce platform” surged 107%，with users saying，“Once you’ve bought from it，there’s no going back.”
South Korean e-commerce company Coupang Taiwan saw traffic grow 107.7% year over year in the first half of 2026，rising to Taiwan’s No. 4 e-commerce platform and surpassing 博客來 and 露天市集. The shift signals a major change in the competitive landscape，challenging established platforms.
Companies mentioned：蝦皮購物、momo富邦媒、PChome、博客來、露天市集
A first look at the 2026 National Day key visual！It infuses chip technology with a “Silicon Shield” feel and features the slogan TAIWAN進.
Taiwan’s 2026 National Day key visual highlights the technological feel of the “silicon shield,” a symbol of the semiconductor industry. Designed at the direction of Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu, it has drawn international attention.
Original台股盤後｜聯發科漲停、台積電助攻！台股重回4萬6，AI供應鏈這幾檔亮眼
Taiwan’s stock market surged on strength in AI-related shares, with the index recovering to 4万6948 points. 联発科 hit its limit, drawing market attention and reflecting optimism about the AI supply chain.
Companies mentioned：联発科、台積電、联電、日月光投控、信驊、穎崴、精測、力旺、智邦、全新、穩懋、前鼎、光環、上詮
Tokyo University scholar curious about 'how Chiang Wan-an will campaign against him'; Shen Po-yang: He's cautious and afraid of making mistakes because he wants to run for president
Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang exchanged views with a University of Tokyo scholar on AI governance and election strategy. He stressed the importance of securing Taiwan’s AI sovereignty and fostering cooperation between cities.
Harvard and MIT both lose out! 2026 U.S. university TOP 25 revealed: '1 school' stages a comeback to reach sixth place, a must-see for parents choosing a university abroad
The 2026 U.S. News ranking of American universities has been released, with the University of Chicago rising to 6th and the California Institute of Technology falling to 11th. It is an important guide for Taiwanese students planning to study abroad.
Companies mentioned：US News & World Report
Original台灣人愛去1國家免簽制度變了！官方公告「新制9/15上路」：做這件事直接被驅逐出境
Thailand will offer 30-day visa-free entry for tourism to citizens of 60 countries and regions, including Taiwan, from September 15, 2024. It has made clear that those engaging in misconduct will be deported immediately.
Xi-Trump meeting countdown! U.S. and China consider lowering tariffs on 'non-sensitive goods'; why have they still failed to reach a consensus?
The United States and China have yet to agree on tariff cuts for non-sensitive goods ahead of the November 10 deadline for their trade agreement. With President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States approaching, trade and geopolitical tensions continue, and developments are being closely watched.
Commuting daily by high-speed rail between Taipei and Taichung! He praises it: 'Transportation costs less than rent'; the quality of life is addictive
An online user shared his experience of commuting daily from Taichung to Taipei by high-speed rail, saying the quality of life is excellent and he has no regrets. Taiwan's convenient transportation makes cross-city living possible, prompting lively online discussion.
Are Taiwan and U.S. stocks about to turn bearish? Wu Chia-lung warns of '3 major bad news' that could hit hard in the second half; this commodity unexpectedly stages a comeback
Macroeconomist Wu Chia-lung warned that Taiwan and U.S. stock markets face three major risks: U.S.-Iran conflict, worsening U.S.-China relations, and Federal Reserve rate hikes. These could trigger market turmoil, sending funds toward U.S. Treasuries as a safe haven.
Companies mentioned：長庚醫院、台積電
Is it illegal to push a scooter after turning off the engine? Judge's ruling reveals the answer! 'A direct fine of 2700 yuan'; many owners have it wrong
Taiwan’s transportation authorities and courts have clarified that pushing a scooter past the stop line while the light is red is illegal and constitutes running a red light. The fine can be as high as 2700 yuan.
Companies mentioned：台湾交通事故權益保障協會、警政署、新北市政府交通事件裁決處
From architecture to city life! 'Jingdu Love Walk Carnival' calls on 1500 people to take part in a walk and deepen local ties in Taoyuan!
Original璟都建設與基金會在桃園石門水庫舉辦千人健走活動，結合健康、公益與地方經濟，深化企業與城市連結，具備高度CSR與地方協作意義。
Companies mentioned：璟都建設、璟都有愛慈善基金會、財團法人桃園市觀光發展基金會
Original《台灣人壽論壇》過半長者「自己隨便吃」 掀孤食危機、外食科技障礙現況
Original台灣人壽舉辦樂齡友善論壇，公布過半長者「自己隨便吃」的孤食危機與外食科技障礙，呼籲社會重視高齡飲食健康。
Companies mentioned：台灣人壽、衛福部國民健康署、中央健康保險署、Blueseeds芙彤園、台北喜來登大飯店
Beijing's 'disaster reporting to maintain stability': strict control of 'unofficial casualty figures' as China punishes 10 internet users for 'spreading rumors'
Chinese authorities punished 10 citizens for spreading casualty figures from a debris flow on the China-Nepal border that differed from official reports. The move was said to be aimed at controlling information and maintaining social stability.
Bai Lu and Tian Xiwei aren't No. 1! The TOP 10 Chinese drama actresses best at 'choosing scripts': she's the champion, making a commanding comeback to the top as everything she stars in becomes a hit
A ranking of 10 Chinese drama actresses praised for their skill in choosing scripts, based on reactions on social media and review sites. Alongside acting ability and popularity, strategic project selection helps them stay in the spotlight over the long term.
Not Chiang Wan-an or Lu Shiow-yen! Young people love this '1 person' in politics most: exceptionally high favorability, with appeal that crosses party lines
Former President Tsai Ing-wen went viral after replying in Korean on Threads to Choi Siwon, 'I live on Yangmingshan.' A poll showed her favorability among people in their 20s reached 67.6%, transcending party lines and making her young people's favorite political figure.
Welcome the new school and work year! TAIWAN SUZUKI's September car-buying offers are here
TAIWAN SUZUKI is running a September-only purchase and test-drive campaign across all models. It offers vehicles and benefits suited to diverse lifestyles and aims to help consumers make a fresh start.
Taiwan stocks surge 820 points! 聯發科 leads the rally with a limit-up, trading volume tops 1 trillion, and experts say 'technology and automotive' stocks are the winners in this wave
Taiwan’s stock market surged 820 points, with trading volume exceeding 1 trillion yen. MediaTek led the gains, rising 9.94%, while semiconductor and automotive-related shares were among the main beneficiaries.
Companies mentioned：聯發科、台積電、鴻海、聯電、力積電、群創、友達、台化、台泥
National Day key visual unveiled! 'Red and blue blocks' form a Double Ten design, with the English slogan proclaiming 'TAIWAN'
Taiwan’s 2024 National Day key visual has been unveiled, with a committee led by Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu revealing a design made up of “red and blue blocks.” The English slogan “TAIWAN TOGETHER AS ONE” has drawn attention.
Pao Shan Shou is furious! After a post-rain rafting trip led to a firefighter's death, he blasts the reckless behavior as stupid: 'What do you think human lives are?'
Five people were stranded while playing in a river after rain in Nantou County, and a 50-year-old firefighter died during the rescue operation. Mountain rescue expert “走山獣” condemned the reckless behavior, fueling wider public debate.
With $50 million in cash on hand, group urges construction of more AI data centers: how U.S. advocacy groups are influencing the midterm elections
The U.S. advocacy group “Build American AI” is investing 50 million dollars in a political campaign to promote the construction of AI data centers. It aims to influence local policies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Andreessen Horowitz、a16z
Technology steps in before disaster strikes! The 2026 Future Technology Museum brings together AI satellites to build an all-around disaster prevention technology network for Taiwan
The 2026 Future Technology Museum will bring together the latest disaster prevention technologies from Taiwan's government, academia and research institutions, and industry. It will showcase AI satellites, weather radar and smart sensing technologies to provide early warnings of compound disasters and strengthen Taiwan's overall resilience.
Are there survivors in the tunnel? Hundreds of workers trapped in a hydropower project tunnel; families believe they are still alive
A major flood caused by a glacial collapse in Nepal trapped hundreds of hydropower plant workers in a tunnel. Their families, believing they are alive, continue to wait for their rescue.
Retired workers, take note! Could your entire retirement payment be gone if your account is subject to a seizure order? The Ministry of Labor advises taking 1 step before applying to protect your savings
The Ministry of Labor is urging people to use a dedicated account to protect their retirement benefits. Deposits into ordinary accounts may be seized over debt issues. Anyone can open one in advance.
One smart pole illuminates a new future for the city: 2026 Taichung Smart Pole Forum to be held in October
On October 2, 2026, Taichung City will hold a smart pole forum. Focusing on urban governance and industrial cooperation using AI, 5G, and cloud technology, the event aims to strengthen the foundations of a smart city.
Companies mentioned：遠傳電信、華碩雲端、和碩聯合科技、台中精機
From The Dull-Ice Flower to the international art world! Chang Jui-chu wins the Andersen Art Award; 說說畫 launches exclusive representation and two consecutive exhibitions
Former actress Zhang Rui-zhu has won the Andersen Art Award and partnered with the art agency 說說畫Art Studio to hold a dual exhibition in Taipei. The emotional dialogue enabled through art is drawing attention.
Companies mentioned：說說畫Art Studio
Overtaking twice! Latest New Taipei election poll: Su Chiao-hui leads Lee Chuan by 35.2%; Cho Kuan-ting says suitability gap has widened to 3.2%
Original新北市長選舉最新民調顯示，蘇巧慧以35.2%支持度微幅領先李四川的34.7%，適任度差距擴大至3.2%。議員卓冠廷指出選情出現翻轉趨勢，政黨輪替期待升溫。
Companies mentioned：台北市信民兩岸研究協會、畢肯市場研究公司
Chang Chia-chun promotes cross-sector alliances for Yunlin industries; towel carnival to open in Taipei on September 5
Yunlin County’s towel industry and local brands have joined forces to hold a festival in Taipei. Led by Chang Chia-chun, the initiative promotes integrated marketing for local industries.
Companies mentioned：興隆毛巾廠、萬源製麵鋪、義庄農業生技、金鵬毛巾、雲林縣肉品市場、達興織造廠
Trying to prevent banks from becoming 'too big to fail' has created a 'too small to survive' problem; nearly half of small and community banks across the U.S. have disappeared, and the Trump administration offers a solution
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced at the G20 plans to ease regulations on small and midsize banks. He said excessive oversight had created a situation where they were “too small to survive,” and said the move aims to invigorate the economy.
Companies mentioned：JPMorgan Chase、Goldman Sachs、Coinbase、Ripple、Silicon Valley Bank
28-year-old real estate accounting worker switches to semiconductors and fulfills a dream! Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Branch helps with the career change; AI training program opens 120 places in Q4
A 28-year-old former real estate accountant with a liberal arts background successfully switched to the semiconductor industry through a training program run by the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Branch and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. An AI and semiconductor talent development program will recruit 120 people in the 4th quarter.
Companies mentioned：同欣電子工業股份有限公司、國立陽明交通大學、勞動部桃竹苗分署
Weng Hsiao-ling, take note! Fu Kun-chi apologizes for cutting orders to a sheltered workshop, bows for 5 seconds and says: 'We are willing to take over all the related orders'
KMT legislative caucus whip Fu Kun-chi publicly bowed and apologized after cuts to the Presidential Office’s discretionary funds led to the cancellation of mooncake orders from sheltered workshops, and pledged to take on all affected orders, sparking controversy across party lines.
With prices rising nonstop, restock smartly: Farcent’s anniversary sale lets you register receipts for any product from any brand for a chance to win gold and bring good luck home.
Farcent has launched its anniversary “Gold Rush Fun” promotion. Consumers who buy products under its brands and register their receipts can enter to win prizes including gold ETFs and gold bars, with no minimum purchase requirement, encouraging purchases of household essentials.
Original又有毒蔬果！「台灣人超愛1水果」農藥超標、7.9萬公斤全銷毀，3海鮮也中標、不合格名單曝
Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration announced that several imported foods, including Australian Murcott mandarins and Malaysian palm oil, were destroyed for exceeding limits on pesticides and carcinogens. The total weighed more than 79,000 kilograms, reflecting tighter border food-safety controls with major implications for consumer health.
Companies mentioned：碁富食品、豊漁貿易有限公司、程盈有限公司
Worried about reduced working hours? The Ministry of Labor is extending its “Employment Security Measures” through the end of October, with subsidies of up to 11,500 per month.
The Ministry of Labor has extended the “Employment Stabilization Measures” through October 31, providing workers on reduced-hours leave with subsidies of up to 1万1500 yen per month. The support covers 9 major manufacturing industries and can be combined with reskilling training.
Beijing Watch》Tibet landslide alarms Zhongnanhai! Xi Jinping personally chairs upgraded disaster response, with geopolitics involving “border security” at stake.
China’s Politburo held an emergency meeting on the debris-flow disaster in Gyirong County, Tibet. Chaired by Xi Jinping, it focused on rescuing missing people at home and abroad and on border security, underscoring the disaster’s geopolitical significance.
Lose weight faster than with brisk walking or hiking! NTU study identifies the 1 exercise that burns fat best, helping weight drop quickly without easy rebound.
Research by National Taiwan University and other institutions found that jogging is the most effective exercise for weight control, reducing BMI by an average of 1.02. Regular aerobic exercise can not only burn fat but also strengthen immune defenses against cancer.
Companies mentioned：台湾大学公衛学院、台北榮民総医院、国家衛生研究院
Interview》The pivotal fifth seat in Fengshan! Su Chih-jung seeks another council term, campaigning on revitalizing markets and expanding the metro network.
Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chih-jung is running again for a council seat in Kaohsiung’s Fengshan District, campaigning on market revitalization, metro upgrades and the renewal of old neighborhoods. He is emphasizing local ties and grassroots service experience as he vies for the pivotal fifth seat.
Kim Soo-hyun confirmed for Kaohsiung AAA, sparking an uproar! Online users say “Taiwan is not a recycling ground”; fans hit back.
Korean star Kim Soo-hyun is confirmed to attend the 2026 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) in Kaohsiung, prompting sharply divided reactions on Taiwanese social media. Some users oppose his appearance because of controversy surrounding the Kim Sae-ron case, while fans are showing their support.
Leaders of Iran, India and Turkey are all there! Xi Jinping meets Putin at SCO summit as multipolar world seeks to counter U.S. influence.
Leaders from China, Russia, India, and other countries attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and stressed building a multipolar world to counter U.S. influence. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met and affirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（23）
Two themes gain momentum to break the September curse? Taiwan stocks rise on both volume and prices: hedge at highs, build positions at lows!
Taiwan’s stock market has shown greater resilience than the U.S. market, moving to overcome the seasonal risk of a September downturn. Inflows into AI- and semiconductor-related shares are accelerating.
Companies mentioned：京元電子、士電、華城、中興電、台達電、台積電
Taiwan-U.S. “Chip Link” in the spotlight! Micron CEO Mehrotra and 環球晶’s Hsu Hsiu-lan receive Economic Professional Medals.
At the 2026 Crystal Chain Summit, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs awarded economic service medals to Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra and 環球晶 chairwoman Hsu Hsiu-lan. The awards recognized international cooperation and technological innovation in the semiconductor sector.
Companies mentioned：美光科技、台積電、聯發科、環球晶
Japan’s 10-year bond yield surges to 3%, a 30-year high! Weak yen adds to pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates.
Japan’s 10-year bond yield has reached 3%, its highest level since 1996. While signaling a shift away from low interest rates, this is also heightening fiscal risks and pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates.
Companies mentioned：日本銀行
Anthropic faces one of the “largest-ever” intellectual property theft cases! Sony and Warner join forces to sue.
Sony and Warner have sued AI company Anthropic, alleging it improperly obtained large quantities of copyright-protected songs and used them to train AI. The company faces potential damages worth billions of dollars, and the timing just before its IPO is a blow to its image.
Companies mentioned：Sony Music Publishing、Warner Chappell Music、Library Genesis、Pirate Library Mirror、Common Crawl、Books3、The Pile、Musixmatch、LyricFind
Is 00710B worth buying? Fuh Hwa’s 1-to-5-year non-investment-grade bond ETF draws attention with quarterly distributions, but what lies behind the high yield?
Fuh Hwa Securities Investment Trust’s ETF “00710B” invests in U.S. dollar-denominated non-investment-grade bonds with maturities of 1 to 5 years and is attracting attention for its quarterly distributions. Despite its high yields, it carries credit risk, so investors should assess it carefully.
Memory prices keep rising: DRAM and NAND set to consume 68% of 雲端巨頭 capital spending.
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- Capital spending in 2026 is forecast to rise 98% year over year.
- In 2027, it is expected to grow another 50% on that basis.
- DRAM and NAND flash memory together are projected to account for 47% of capital spending in 2026.
- That share is set to rise further to 68% in 2027.
- Server DRAM contract prices rose a cumulative 64% in the second half of 2025.
- They are forecast to surge another 270% in 2026.
- Enterprise SSD prices rose about 35% in the second half of 2025.
- The cumulative increase in 2026 is forecast to reach 235%.
- High-bandwidth memory (HBM) contract prices are still forecast to rise 70% in 2027.
- In 2026, HBM and registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) are together expected to account for 51% of DRAM bit supply.
Companies mentioned：集邦諮詢、雲端巨頭、伺服器及AI晶片業者、輝達
World’s biggest fashion IPO debuts! SHEIN falls more than 10% on first day, market value below HK$200 billion; expert says it may be undervalued.
SHEIN listed in Hong Kong in what became the year’s biggest fashion IPO, but its shares fell more than 10% on the first day. The listing highlighted the valuation gap between the private and public markets.
Companies mentioned：字節跳動、螞蟻集團、H&M、Inditex、Fast Retailing、Adidas、騰訊、Boyu Capital、Tiger Global、General Atlantic
Original台股直逼4萬7關前 三大法人同步翻多買超561.39億元
Original台湾株式市場が本日、4万7千ポイント直前まで急騰。電子株やファウンドリ株が主導し、三大法人が合計561.39億元を買い越し、市場の信頼感が高まっている。
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯電
TrendForce: Revenue of the top 5 enterprise SSD brands doubles in Q2 to $37.6 billion.
In the 2nd quarter of 2026, revenue for the world’s 5 largest SSD brands serving major companies reached 375.9億 dollars, up 103.6% from the previous quarter. The increase was mainly driven by growing demand for AI servers and data centers, with Samsung retaining the top spot.
Companies mentioned：Samsung、SK hynix、Solidigm、Micron、Kioxia、SanDisk、NVIDIA、TrendForce
Original〈台股盤後〉聯發科漲停領權值股大漲820點收最高 直逼4萬7關前
Taiwan’s stock market surged 820 points on September 1, led by a limit-up move in 聯發科, and climbed to just short of 4万7千 points. AI-related shares and expectations for Apple’s new models boosted investor sentiment.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯電、聯發科、緯穎、日月光投控、信驊、穎崴、精測、力旺、智邦、晶宏、亞信、久陽、達發、全新、穩懋、前鼎、IET-KY、光環、上詮、欣興、景碩、臻鼎-KY
Hours of work done in 3 minutes: Grok Bot hailed as “the next ChatGPT moment.”
Grok Bot is attracting attention as an AI agent that can handle several hours of work in 3 minutes, and is seen as a new turning point in the use of AI.
Companies mentioned：Atreides、a16z、Stripe、X
錼創 Micro LED screens have shipped, with revenue expected as early as year-end; company aims to use Micro LED for short-distance transmission to replace copper wire.
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Companies mentioned：三星電子
〈SEMICON〉TSMC: AI power consumption to increase 6 times; power delivery and cooling are two key challenges for next-generation systems.
TSMC said AI system power consumption will increase 6 times over the next five years, making power delivery and cooling key challenges. The industry needs to move toward system technology co-optimization (STCO), integrating packaging, power and thermal design.
Full Bloomberg interview with Jensen Huang and Tsai Li-hsing! Analysis of 輝達’s $3.5 billion investment in 聯發科.
輝達 is investing 3.5 billion dollars in 聯發科 and building a 10-year AI infrastructure partnership. The strategy includes opening up NVLink and HBM technologies and integrating XPU/ASICs into its own ecosystem.
Companies mentioned：輝達、聯發科、微軟
Historic turning point in the global energy landscape! China’s installed solar capacity officially surpasses coal power, reaching more than 12 times that of the U.S.
China's solar power capacity has reached 1,286 gigawatts, surpassing coal-fired power for the first time. This marks a historic turning point in China's energy transition.
The Return of Greenspan-Style Ambiguity: A Guide to Interest Rate and Exchange Rate Defense Under the Fed’s New Communications Framework
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is reviving Greenspan-style ambiguity in communications to encourage autonomous price discovery by markets. Companies and investors face pressure to rebuild their risk management.
Companies mentioned：CME
〈SEMICON〉台積電 and AMD Roll Out Next-Generation Water-Cooling Plates; Mass Production Reportedly Could Begin as Early as Mid-next Year
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Companies mentioned：台積電、AMD、双鴻、奇鋐、健策、竑騰
〈Stock Spotlight〉Taiwan Cement’s Diversified Market Strategy Wins Approval; Shares Jump Nearly 7% to a 5-Month High
Taiwan Cement shares jumped nearly 7% to a 5-month high as the market welcomed its diversified market strategy. Cement operations in Turkey and Portugal contributed more than those in China and Taiwan, and the group plans to spin off its overseas business for an IPO.
Heavy Selling Pressure on Long-Term U.S. Bonds! 30-Year Yield Tops 5% on 55 Days This Year, the Longest Run Since 2006
The yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds has remained above 5% for 55 days this year, the longest stretch since 2006. The fiscal deficit, increased corporate bond issuance and FED monetary policy are among the factors behind this, and yields are expected to remain high.
Companies mentioned：Natixis North America、AmeriVet Securities、美銀(BofA)、ニューヨークメロン銀行(BNY)、モルガン・スタンレー、JPモルガン・アセットマネジメント
Tech Giants Keep Ramping Up AI! Nomura 00999A and 00935 Announce Same-Day Ex-Dividend Dates; Invest by 9/15 at the Latest
野村投信's AI and high-dividend ETFs “00999A” and “00935” are making their first distributions. Sept. 16 is the ex-dividend date, against the backdrop of sustained growth in AI investment.
Companies mentioned：野村投信
〈Stock Spotlight〉Ahead of Apple’s New iPhone Launch, Taiwan’s PA Duo Hit Limit-Up
Ahead of Apple's announcement of its new iPhone, shares of 3 Taiwanese PA component makers surged. In particular, 穩懋 and 全新 hit limit-up, raising market expectations.
Companies mentioned：Apple、穩懋、全新、宏捷科
〈SEMICON〉Hsu Hsiu-lan: Silicon Wafer Industry Set for Double-Digit Growth Over the Next 2 Years
GlobalWafers Chair Hsu Hsiu-lan said AI is driving structural growth in semiconductor demand and forecast double-digit growth for the silicon wafer industry over the next 2 years, with both prices and volumes rising. The company is actively expanding in advanced packaging and silicon photonics as technological complexity continues to increase.
First Across-the-Board Price Hikes for 6-, 8- and 12-Inch Silicon Wafers in More Than 3 Years as AI Computing Demand Surges
Driven by a sharp increase in AI computing demand, prices of 6-, 8- and 12-inch silicon wafers have all risen for the first time in 3 years. A recovery in demand, supply constraints and rising costs are behind the move, and the industry has entered another price-upcycle.
Companies mentioned：信越化学、SUMCO、環球晶、台勝科、合晶、西安奕材、滬矽産業、立昂微
Taiwan | 社團法人中華民國牙醫師公會全國聯合會（2）
衛生福利部中央健康保險署 will hold the “115 Basic Medical Institution Information Service System Digital Transformation Observation Meeting (Northern Region Session)” at 1 p.m. on 115年9月20日 (Sunday).
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Facts
- 1 p.m. on 115年9月20日 (Sunday)
- 1 p.m.
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Through 115年9月10日 (Thursday)
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部中央健康保險署
National Health Insurance Drug Price Details (NHI Review No. 1150672306) — 115年9月
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Facts
- 1150826_1150672306(253項).pdf
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部中央健康保險署、台北市牙醫師公會、新北市牙醫師公會、基隆市牙醫師公會、宜蘭縣牙醫師公會、金門縣牙醫師公會、桃園市牙醫師公會、新竹市牙醫師公會、新竹縣牙醫師公會、苗栗縣牙醫師公會、台中市牙醫師公會、大台中牙醫師公會、彰化縣牙醫師公會、南投縣牙醫師公會、雲林縣牙醫師公會、嘉義市牙醫師公會、嘉義縣牙醫師公會、台南市牙醫師公會、高雄市牙醫師公會、屏東縣牙醫師公會、澎湖縣牙醫師公會、花蓮縣牙醫師公會、台東縣牙醫師公會
Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示（1）
Amended Annual Securities Report—106th Fiscal Year (2025/01/01–2025/12/31)
四国化成ホールディングス株式会社 submits an amended annual securities report for the 106th fiscal year.
Taiwan | Heho健康（1）
Sep. 1: Tips for Preventing Autumn Fatigue and Colds Caused by Wind and Cold — Heho Health
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Companies mentioned：Heho