# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-01 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 125 items from 4 sources; Japan, 25 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## High-speed rail switch signal fault in Taipei delays some trains; service resumes at 9:36 p.m.

- Published: 2026-09-01T23:32:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609010377.aspx
- anchor: #n2407335
- Companies mentioned: 台灣高鐵

Facts:
- Train operations resumed at 9:36 p.m.
- Arrival at the final station is more than 30 minutes later than scheduled.
- If the delay is less than 60 minutes, the high-speed rail company will refund 50% of the fare paid.

## Lin Tse-pin avoids repeating the same mistake, shines on offense and defense in extra innings, and delivers walk-off hit to lead the Guardians to victory.

- Published: 2026-09-01T23:27:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609010376.aspx
- anchor: #n2407294
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、統一7-ELEVEn獅

富邦悍將 infielder Lin Tse-pin came through on offense and defense in extra innings, first throwing out a runner in the top of the 10th, then hitting a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th to lead his team to a 2-1 win over the Uni-President Lions. He was named the game’s MVP.

## Days of heavy rain damage homes in Kaohsiung’s Yanchao District and leave a large sinkhole in Daliao.

- Published: 2026-09-01T23:25:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609010375.aspx
- anchor: #n2407295
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市土木技師公會、中華民國大地技師公會、國民黨

Facts:
- About 20 meters of the existing retaining wall remain at the site.
- The 7 households evacuated were moved to emergency shelters.

## China, Russia and Mongolia to hold joint border security exercises in early September.

- Published: 2026-09-01T23:13:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609010374.aspx
- anchor: #n2407246
- Companies mentioned: 中国、俄罗斯、蒙古国

Facts:
- This is the three countries’ border forces’ 2nd joint exercise in this series.
- “Border Cooperation-2026”

## No top-prize winner in the 115212th draw of 今彩539.

- Published: 2026-09-01T23:08:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609010373.aspx
- anchor: #n2407247
- Companies mentioned: 台彩公司

Facts:
- Winning number 22
- 135 tickets won second prize.
- Prize of NT$20,000 per ticket
- The winning numbers for 3-Star are 013.
- 58 tickets won first prize.
- NT$5,000 prize per ticket
- The winning numbers for 4-Star are 2894.
- 2 first-prize winning tickets
- NT$50,000 prize per ticket

## Xi Jinping attends SCO summit, says China is willing to strengthen coordination on Ukraine and Middle East issues.

- Published: 2026-09-01T23:08:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609010372.aspx
- anchor: #n2407248
- Companies mentioned: 上海合作組織、中國、俄羅斯、伊朗、伊朗總統裴澤斯基安、俄羅斯總統普丁、上海合作組織成員國、上海合作組織國家、中國－上海合作組織綠色產業、吉爾吉斯、埃及

Facts:
- This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s founding.
- 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of 上海合作組織成員國
- Jointly implement 100 science and technology cooperation projects with 上海合作組織國家 over the next 3 years

## Two tankers carrying Saudi oil through the Strait of Hormuz attacked within minutes of each other.

- Published: 2026-09-01T23:08:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609010371.aspx
- anchor: #n2407241
- Companies mentioned: Marisks、Kpler、沙烏地阿美石油公司

Facts:
- The 2 tankers each loaded 2 million barrels of Saudi crude at Juaymah oil port last week.
- The Strait of Hormuz has carried about 1/5 of global oil supplies.

## No top-prize winner in the 115084th draw of Lotto.

- Published: 2026-09-01T23:04:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609010370.aspx
- anchor: #n2407242
- Companies mentioned: 台彩

Facts:
- The prize for each winning ticket is NT$898,323.

## Corporate buying trends for AI models shift, with more focus on value for money.

- Published: 2026-09-01T23:04:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609010369.aspx
- anchor: #n2407243
- Companies mentioned: 瑞銀證券

Facts:
- 第23屆瑞銀證券中國A股研討會

## Rising bond yields and oil prices weigh on market sentiment as U.S. stocks open lower.

- Published: 2026-09-01T23:00:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609010368.aspx
- anchor: #n2407238

On the 1st, the major U.S. stock markets opened lower, with all 3 major indexes falling amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Investors’ cautious stance became more pronounced as September began.

Facts:
- Major U.S. stock indexes opened lower on the 1st.
- Persistently high bond yields weigh on the market.
- Rising international oil prices weigh on the market.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 102.3 points at the open.
- The S&P 500 fell 50.7 points at the open.
- The Nasdaq Composite fell 339.2 points at the open.

## Lin Chia-lung attends Pacific Islands Forum, accuses China of bullying and disrupting the event’s atmosphere.

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609010367.aspx
- anchor: #n2407239
- Companies mentioned: 日經亞洲、太平洋韌性基金

Facts:
- Taiwan pledges US$3 million to 太平洋韌性基金 (Pacific Resilience Facility, PRF).
- The Pacific Islands Forum is the region’s highest-level organization, with 18 member countries.
- This year, 21 dialogue partners, including the United States, China and Japan, were invited to attend the annual leaders’ summit.

## Norway’s King Haakon the Eighth swears allegiance to the constitution; Queen absent while recovering from surgery.

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:57:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609010366.aspx
- anchor: #n2407240
- Companies mentioned: 挪威廣播公司 (NRK)

After the death of Harald the Fifth, Haakon the Eighth formally acceded to the throne and swore allegiance to the constitution. Although the Queen was absent while recovering from surgery, support for the monarchy among Norwegians continued to rise, while recent royal scandals and health challenges remained in focus.

## At the International Semiconductor Exhibition, 所羅門 showcases solutions for wafer warpage and through-glass via inspection.

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609010365.aspx
- anchor: #n2407117
- Companies mentioned: 所羅門、君帆工業

Facts:
- Orders related to electronics and semiconductors in the first half of this year have grown about 8% from the same period in 2025.

## Russian deputy foreign minister says Moscow has no intention of attacking NATO, denies targeting Baltic states.

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609010364.aspx
- anchor: #n2407116
- Companies mentioned: 北大西洋公约组织、立陶宛国家广播电视台、国际傳真社、歐洲聯盟

Facts:
- The 3 Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia joined NATO in 2004.
- Security concerns in the Baltic region have risen since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with countries repeatedly warning that Russia poses a long-term threat to NATO’s eastern flank.

## World’s first “journalist astronaut” dies; Japanese Toyohiro Akiyama was 84.

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:29:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609010363.aspx
- anchor: #n2407114
- Companies mentioned: 日本東京放送電視台（TBS）、國際基督教大學、京都造形藝術大學（現京都藝術大學）、東京電力福島第一核電廠

Facts:
- Aged 84.
- Spent 7 days, 21 hours and 54 minutes in space.
- Akiyama was born in Tokyo in 1942.
- Joined TBS in 1966.
- Became the first Japanese person to travel to space in 1990.
- Left the company in 1995.
- 2011年3月東日本大地震及東京電力福島第一核電廠事故發生後
- Held the position until March 2018.
- Since April 2017.

## Nepal floods kill 1,000; 3,100 surging glaciers worldwide could pose deadly threat.

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:23:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609010362.aspx
- anchor: #n2407113
- Companies mentioned: University of Portsmouth、Colorado State University、University of South Florida

Flooding caused by a glacier collapse along the border between Nepal and Tibet in China killed more than 1000 people. Scientists pointed to the dangers of “surging glaciers” and warned that climate change is increasing the risk of disasters.

## Lin Chia-lung appears at 太平洋島國論壇 summit, urges unity and self-determination.

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:14:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609010361.aspx
- anchor: #n2407111
- Companies mentioned: 太平洋島國論壇、帛琉共和國、吐瓦魯、關島

Facts:
- The 55th “太平洋島國論壇”
- Lin Chia-lung led a delegation to 帛琉共和國 from Aug. 27 to Sept. 3.
- The PIF summit opening ceremony was held on the evening of Aug. 31.

## Persistent heavy rain in Pingtung; classes and work suspended in Shihwen Village, Chunri Township, on 9/2.

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:13:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609010360.aspx
- anchor: #n2407112
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府

## Po-Yung Shen to register his candidacy on 9/2; Tsai Ing-wen to accompany him and invite residents to witness “Ocean Current.”

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:59:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609010359.aspx
- anchor: #n2407102

Former President Tsai Ing-wen will accompany Shen Po-yang as he registers his candidacy for Taipei mayor on September 2 and will announce her support. Their first joint appearance in public will showcase the Democratic Progressive Party’s unity.

Facts:
- Po-Yung Shen’s campaign team will register alongside 25 people and 1 city council candidate.
- Tsai Ing-wen sent a message introducing Po-Yung Shen through her official LINE account.
- This will be the first public appearance together by Tsai Ing-wen and Po-Yung Shen since Shen announced his candidacy.
- Po-Yung Shen’s campaign manager is Wu Szu-yao.

## 30家業者推安養信託 財產本金逾2000億年增3成

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:58:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609010358.aspx
- anchor: #n2407103

金管會公布安養信託業務規模，本金年增3成至2075億元。顯示信託工具在高齡化社會中的運用持續擴大。

## 瑞士乾旱恐成常態 8成民意要求政府因應氣候變遷

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:53:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609010357.aspx
- anchor: #n2407104

Switzerland is facing extreme drought, and the federal government has allocated more than 70 million Swiss francs to respond. Polls show that most people support stronger climate change adaptation policies.

## Lotto draw results for the 115084th draw.

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:53:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609010356.aspx
- anchor: #n2407105
- Companies mentioned: 台灣彩券

The winning numbers for the 115084th Lotto draw have been announced.

## Ministry of Economic Affairs to build an advanced semiconductor packaging materials and equipment cluster; Baipu Park plans to seek tenants in the 3rd quarter.

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609010355.aspx
- anchor: #n2407106
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、工研院、金屬中心

The Ministry of Economic Affairs is promoting development of Kaohsiung’s Baipu Park to build an advanced packaging supply-chain cluster, with tenant recruitment scheduled for the 3rd quarter.

## Lee Szechuan outlines 5 tourism development highlights; Su Chiao-hui aims to build an animal-friendly city.

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:47:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609010354.aspx
- anchor: #n2406977
- Companies mentioned: 新北市旅館公會、中華優質旅遊發展協會、金山漫遊、汪汪地瓜園、愛護寵物產業後援會

Facts:
- New Taipei City has 370,000 registered dogs and cats.

## 成都大學 investigates allegations that a college Party committee secretary plagiarized, saying it has zero tolerance.

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:47:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609010353.aspx
- anchor: #n2406978
- Companies mentioned: 成都大學、成都大學音樂與舞蹈學院、中國新聞週刊、中國人民大學、西北大學、同濟大學、南開大學、中山大學、北京大學、東方理工大學

Facts:
- “Exploring Music Teaching in Higher Education” was published in 2022 and has 158 pages.
- “Music Teaching Inquiry in Senior High Schools” was published in 2022, with 158 pages and approximately 150,000 words.

## Taiwan Lottery's Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115212

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:47:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609010352.aspx
- anchor: #n2406979
- Companies mentioned: 台彩

Facts:
- Winning number 22
- The winning numbers for 3-Star are 013.
- The winning numbers for 4-Star are 2894.

## Theater's only global headquarters to relocate to Taiwan; 文化部 partners with OISTAT to showcase soft power

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:42:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609010351.aspx
- anchor: #n2406975
- Companies mentioned: OISTAT、文化部、荷兰

Facts:
- Providing 5 million in annual funding would be enough to establish the headquarters in Taiwan.

## Taiwan stocks' July decline drags on investment performance; 壽險業 posts pretax loss of NT$200 million

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:40:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609010350.aspx
- anchor: #n2406976
- Companies mentioned: 壽險業、金管會、保險局

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks fell 6.52% in July
- Market volatility and declining investment profits led 壽險業 to post a pretax loss of NT$200 million in July.
- Pretax profits totaled NT$277.7 billion in the first 7 months of this year.
- As of the end of July this year, 壽險業 had net worth of NT$4.1463 trillion.
- The Taiwan dollar depreciated 1.41% against the US dollar in July
- 壽險業 recorded NT$81.7 billion in foreign-exchange gains for the month
- Insurers incurred losses of NT$91.4 billion from derivatives such as hedging instruments
- Hedging instruments generated NT$10.6 billion in currency-swap costs
- An additional NT$18.5 billion was set aside for foreign exchange fluctuation reserves during the month
- 壽險業 recorded a total net foreign-exchange loss of NT$38.8 billion in July
- The foreign exchange fluctuation reserve balance stood at NT$718.2 billion at the end of July
- P stood at NT$653.7 billion

## 李長榮先進材料 targets advanced packaging with key wet-chemistry solutions

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:37:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609010349.aspx
- anchor: #n2406973
- Companies mentioned: 李長榮先進材料、JSR

Facts:
- The Zhongke plant's electronic-grade isopropyl alcohol capacity is set to rise to 60,000 tons
- Supply is expected to begin in the 3rd quarter of 2027

## Informal meeting of EU defense ministers opens, focusing on strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:34:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609010348.aspx
- anchor: #n2406972
- Companies mentioned: 欧盟、欧盟对外事务部、欧洲和平机制

Facts:
- The frozen EPF funds currently total approximately 6.6 billion euros
- Approximately NT$242.5 billion

## Reuters: US officials say COSCO ships conceal equipment to gather intelligence; China denies claim

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:26:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609010347.aspx
- anchor: #n2406930
- Companies mentioned: 中遠集團、美國海軍戰爭學院、五角大廈、約翰霍普金斯高等國際研究學院

Facts:
- 2 senior Trump administration officials
- A one-year agreement to pause the trade war
- The September talks
- Due in November

## 台灣男沖繩自駕右轉撞上直行車 日本七旬駕駛重傷

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609010345.aspx
- anchor: #n2406932
- Companies mentioned: 琉球放送

A Taiwanese tourist was involved in a serious car crash while driving in Okinawa, leaving the other driver seriously injured.

Facts:
- A 33-year-old Taiwanese man
- A driver in their 70s
- August 31
- Around 5 p.m.

## 富邦悍將 launches anti-fraud theme day; police chief throws first pitch and vows to strike out fraud rings

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609010346.aspx
- anchor: #n2406931
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、統一7-ELEVEn獅、富邦金融控股股份有限公司、中華民國警察之友總會

富邦悍將 and the National Police Agency held an “Anti-Fraud Theme Day,” using a game at the Taipei Dome to promote fraud prevention among the public.

Facts:
- The amount of financial losses in July this year fell by NT$329.17 million compared with June
- More than NT$1.7 billion was recovered or blocked in June and July
- A decline of 8.3%

## Paper Windmill's Chuang Chiung-ju runs for Pingtung County Council, hoping culture can transform her hometown

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:20:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609010344.aspx
- anchor: #n2406878
- Companies mentioned: 紙風車劇團、紙風車文教基金會

Facts:
- Paper Windmill 368 Children's Arts Project
- Chuang Chiung-ju has worked at Paper Windmill for more than 20 years

## Johnny Chiang hosts banquet for deputy speaker of Italy's Senate, hoping for more cultural heritage exchanges between Taiwan and Italy

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:20:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609010343.aspx
- anchor: #n2406879
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、國民黨、民進黨、民眾黨、國立故宮博物院、歐盟

Facts:
- 74 Italian engineering professionals came to Taiwan for training

## China reports 16 dead in China-Nepal border floods; Tibetan exiles accuse Beijing of massive underreporting

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:19:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609010342.aspx
- anchor: #n2406880
- Companies mentioned: 西藏电台、国际支援西藏运动

Facts:
- Chinese state media reported 16 deaths inside China
- Chinese state media reported 16 deaths and 546 people missing inside China
- At least 987 people died in Nepal
- Nearly 4,500 people are missing across the 2 countries
- They gathered reports that approximately 25 Tibetans died in the recent floods in Tibet
- 15 were from border areas
- The other 10 had traveled to the area for business or work
- At least 24 people are estimated to have died
- At least 4 villages were badly hit, with more than 300 homes damaged

## Li Dongming's changes backfired as he tried to improve; the gap between the first and second halves of the season remains a challenge

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:18:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609010341.aspx
- anchor: #n2406875
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將隊、中信兄弟

Facts:
- Won 10 games in the first half of the season
- Started for 3.2 innings
- Gave up 5 runs
- 4 earned runs

## 強化2028總統大選維安 國安局編列警備車防彈背心預算

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:18:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609010340.aspx
- anchor: #n2406876
- Companies mentioned: 國安局

Facts:
- 36 security vehicles
- 12 bulletproof vests for candidates and their spouses
- 4 sets of ballistic glass panels
- NT$94.2 million
- NT$20.936 million

## 玉山金 completes merger with 三商壽; Chen Mao-chin to head life insurer, with Hsu Ching-hsin as general manager

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:18:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609010339.aspx
- anchor: #n2406877
- Companies mentioned: 玉山金、三商壽

Facts:
- Assets exceed NT$6.6 trillion
- The financial holding company's board also approved a NT$16 billion cash capital increase for 三商壽

## 永冠-KY's 2nd-quarter financial statements delayed; Taiwan Stock Exchange: trading suspension to continue from 9/3

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:15:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609010338.aspx
- anchor: #n2406873
- Companies mentioned: 永冠-KY、康控-KY、台灣證券交易所

## Eurozone inflation hits 3.3% in August, a nearly 3-year high; ECB expected to raise rates again

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:08:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609010337.aspx
- anchor: #n2406874
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲中央銀行、歐盟統計局、彭博、牛津經濟公司

Facts:
- The European Central Bank's 2% target
- Compared with 2.9% in July.
- Energy prices rose 10.3% in July
- They rose another 14.3% in August

## Kuo Shao-yi re-elected chair of 紡拓會: Harnessing AI to inject new momentum into the industry

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:07:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609010336.aspx
- anchor: #n2406860
- Companies mentioned: 紡拓會、力麗集團、集盛、旭榮集團、台南企業

## Scholar: AI-driven inflation will have little impact on CPI; September rate hike by the central bank unlikely

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:05:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609010335.aspx
- anchor: #n2406861
- Companies mentioned: 中研院、中經院、主計總處、iPhone

Facts:
- The seasonally adjusted manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose 1 percentage point in August to 62.5%
- Electronic products account for only about 1.6% of the CPI
- The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to rise slightly more than 2% this year

## Heavy rain in New Taipei triggers rockfall and landslide on Beiyi Highway; both directions blocked as crews work to clear the road

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:03:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609010334.aspx
- anchor: #n2406862
- Companies mentioned: 景美工務段

Facts:
- The 46.3-kilometer mark of Beiyi Highway in Pinglin District

## 愛爾麗 sues inspectors; 高雄衛生局 says store suspected of violating privacy, referred to judicial authorities for investigation

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:02:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609010333.aspx
- anchor: #n2406863
- Companies mentioned: 愛爾麗、高雄衛生局、橋頭地檢署

Facts:
- Article 241 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

## Jun Yang sells its stake in 漢神購物中心 for NT$480 million, investing NT$2.5 billion in Taishan land development

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:00:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609010332.aspx
- anchor: #n2406864
- Companies mentioned: 雋揚國際、漢神購物中心、漢神資產管理、威力國際開發

Facts:
- A total of NT$480 million
- The planned investment will not exceed NT$2.543 billion
- The land covers 4,464.11 square meters, or approximately 1,350.39 ping

## 國泰投信內控失靈挨罰600萬 未改善前禁發基金

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:54:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609010331.aspx
- anchor: #n2406737
- Companies mentioned: 國泰投信、國泰世華銀行、世芯-KY、國泰金、金管會、投信投顧公會、金控、銀行公會、票券公會

Facts:
- Fined a total of NT$6 million
- The investment trust's total compensation reached NT$948 million
- The statutory fine ranges from NT$600,000 to NT$3 million

## It's not just about money! Japan's latest poll shows more than 1/3 of young people have no intention of marrying; they want freedom more

- Published: 2026-09-01T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161087
- anchor: #n2407178
- Companies mentioned: 日本児童家庭庁

A survey by 日本児童家庭庁 found that 35.1% of young people aged 15–39 do not want to marry. Economic anxiety and a preference for personal freedom are among the factors behind the trend, which is exacerbating population decline.

## What made MediaTek attract a NT$110.9 billion investment from 輝達? Analyst reveals the “perfect win-win” strategy: It comes down to this product

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:52:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161081
- anchor: #n2407179
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Alphabet、Google、天風國際證券

MediaTek issued US$3.9 billion in convertible bonds, with 輝達 subscribing to US$3.5 billion and deepening cooperation focused on rack-scale systems. Analysts said the move achieves strategic complementarity between the two sides and drives expansion of the AI ecosystem.

## Cathay Securities Investment Trust case》Was Kuo Ming-chien left holding the bag? The Financial Supervisory Commission delivers its official ruling

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:50:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161093
- anchor: #n2407180
- Companies mentioned: 國泰金控、國泰世華銀行、世芯-KY

Cathay Securities Investment Trust was found to have violated conflict-of-interest rules because Kuo Ming-chien failed to report his concurrent role as an independent director at 世芯-KY. The Financial Supervisory Commission fined the firm NT$6 million and barred it from applying to launch funds for one year. The commission denied that he was taking the fall for the group, saying responsibility lay with the individual.

## Was Hong Shen-han’s visit to mainland China a sign of warmer cross-strait ties? Scholar: Normal international participation, not a thaw

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:47:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161091
- anchor: #n2407181

Taiwan Labor Minister Hung Sun-han will attend the APEC meeting in Nanjing, China, on September 21. It will be the first ministerial-level visit to China under the Lai administration, though academics do not view it as a “thaw.”

## Is Hong Shen-han crossing the red line on Taiwan independence by visiting mainland China? He previously posted “two-state theory” and “I hope Taiwan becomes a normal country” on Facebook

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:37:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161089
- anchor: #n2407182

Labor Minister Hung Sun-han will attend the APEC meeting in Nanjing, China, on September 21. He has previously said that “Taiwan should become a normal country,” and a backlash from China is expected.

## In response to Chinese pressure, Australian prime minister backs Palau’s invitation to Taiwan: Pacific Islands Forum must not be interfered with by outsiders

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161086
- anchor: #n2407183

With China opposing Taiwan’s participation, Australia’s prime minister has backed inviting Taiwan to the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau. The prime minister emphasized regional autonomy and opposed outside interference.

## “33 years of Green rule is really long enough”: Hsieh Lung-chieh formally registers to run for Tainan mayor, pledges to serve only one term and clear out entrenched problems

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:21:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161076
- anchor: #n2407184

KMT legislator Hsieh Lung-chieh formally registered to run for Tainan mayor in 2026, centering his campaign on ending the DPP’s 33 years in power. He pledged to serve only one term, clear out entrenched problems and propose measures to address the declining birthrate.

## Taiwan stocks hit a ceiling; are mainland China and Hong Kong shares beginning to rise? Expert sees mainland market “pulling back before rebounding”: resilient trend

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:15:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161025
- anchor: #n2407185
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、欣興電子

Lin Chang-hsing, chairman of the Taiwan Financial Training Association, advocated strict selection criteria for AI-related stocks in Taiwan’s stock market. He pointed to strength in mainland Chinese and Hong Kong stocks after an initial pullback, and outlined an investment strategy focused on the supply chain’s actual profitability.

## Heavy rain causes road subsidence, fallen trees and damage to old homes; Kaohsiung Public Works teams work at full strength to repair damage, address hazards and protect residents

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161079
- anchor: #n2407186

Days of heavy rain in Kaohsiung caused road subsidence, toppled roadside trees and damaged old homes. The city’s Public Works Bureau quickly carried out repairs and assessed building safety to protect residents. The response shows how local government is addressing extreme weather in real time.

## Why not cut import car tariffs? Beyond NT$60 billion in lost tax revenue and 80,000 jobs, Taiwan still has one key card to play

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:11:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160984
- anchor: #n2407187
- Companies mentioned: 裕隆汽車、国瑞汽車、中華汽車

An analysis examines 3 factors behind Taiwan’s decision to maintain a 17.5% tariff on imported passenger cars: public finances, employment and trade negotiations. The government argues that the protective policy should continue.

## Strike threat at Micron Taiwan? More than ten thousand employees seek labor-management mediation; expert reveals worst-case outcome: 2 major global supply chains on edge

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:09:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161023
- anchor: #n2407188
- Companies mentioned: 三星、SK海力士、聯發科、欣興電子、輝達

More than ten thousand employees at Micron Taiwan have applied for labor-management mediation over a lack of transparency in the bonus system, and a strike is possible if talks fail. Taiwan is Micron’s largest production base globally, and the dispute could affect global memory and AI supply chains.

## Russian forces launch fierce assault on Ukraine’s capital! Kyiv hit by “Witness” drones late at night; 12 dead in back-to-school-day tragedy

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:55:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161077
- anchor: #n2407040
- Companies mentioned: ロシア軍、ウクライナ政府

ロシア軍 attacked Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 12 people. The attack, which came on the first day of the school year, occurred as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its fourth and a half year and peace talks remained stalled. Ukraine is calling for stronger air defenses.

## Turns into a “secret food critic” to make a surprise visit to Xinnan Elementary School! Huang Wei-che: Free lunches aim to be nutritious and tasty; food waste down 43% in half a year

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161074
- anchor: #n2407041

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che made a surprise visit to Xinnan Elementary School to check the quality of free school lunches and the amount of food waste. Food waste fell 43% in half a year, showing that the policy has successfully balanced nutrition, taste and food-waste awareness. The initiative offers a model for public education and food-and-agriculture policy in Taiwan.

## A first for the nation! Kaohsiung’s social housing rental management program upgrades “deposit trusts” and 333 discounts, protecting both landlords and tenants

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161073
- anchor: #n2407042
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市住宅及都市更新中心

Kaohsiung City has introduced the nation’s first “deposit trust system,” aiming to protect both landlords and tenants by strengthening oversight of social housing leasing and management and renewing the 333 preferential policy. The city aims to stabilize the rental market and expand supply.

## French fruit artist and influencer comes to Tainan for its mangoes! Huang Wei-che joins a livestream to unbox 10 of Tainan’s top fresh fruits

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161070
- anchor: #n2407043
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府

French fruit artist Atef Barbouche visited Tainan to explore its mangoes and introduced 10 kinds of Tainan fruit in a livestream with Mayor Huang Wei-che. The fruit diplomacy initiative aims to raise international awareness and is being seen as an important step toward entering the EU market.

## New disclosure ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting! US accuses 中遠海運 of espionage, alleging “surveillance equipment” was hidden aboard ships to collect military communications

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161069
- anchor: #n2407044
- Companies mentioned: 中遠海運、アメリカ政府

Ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, the United States accused Chinese state-owned shipping company 中遠海運 of spying. It alleged that the company had installed surveillance equipment on commercial ships to collect military communications. China strongly denied the allegations.

## More than 20 major Taiwanese and US tech companies lend their support! National Sun Yat-sen University joins the University of Arizona to establish an international silicon photonics center and compete in the new AI optical interconnect arena

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161060
- anchor: #n2407045
- Companies mentioned: 国立中山大学、アリゾナ大学、台積電、日月光半導体、友達光電、光宝科技、瑞昱半導体、大立光電、弘塑科技、千才科技、高明鉄企業、健陞機電工業、特崴光波導、AMD、メルコ、ラムリサーチ、シノプシス、東京応化工業（TOK）、ASMPT、Lightmatter、MetaOptics

国立中山大学 and アリゾナ大学 have established the Silicon Photonics Arizona-Kaohsiung Center (SPARK). More than 20 Taiwanese and U.S. companies are involved, strengthening international cooperation on optical communications technology for the AI era. The center marks a new step in semiconductor cooperation between Taiwan and the United States.

## Finnish education arrives in Kaohsiung! East Asia’s first Finnish school opens today, combining English-language education and IB with AI training to develop global talent

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161066
- anchor: #n2407046

East Asia’s first Finnish expatriate school has opened in Kaohsiung. In addition to all-English instruction and IB education, it is promoting education in AI and quantum computing, becoming a new hub for developing international talent.

## Taiwan index futures turn negative in overnight trading, falling nearly 500 points! Global bond-market turmoil returns as inflation and rate-hike gloom eclipses AI’s shine

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:15:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161075
- anchor: #n2407047
- Companies mentioned: Societe Generale、First Eagle Investments、Nuveen、TD Securities、Panmure Liberum

Taiwan index futures turned negative in overnight trading, falling nearly 500 points amid global bond-market turmoil. Rising energy prices and growing expectations of central bank rate hikes, combined with increased corporate bond issuance driven by AI investment, have pushed long-term interest rates broadly higher and raised the risk of increased financing costs across financial markets.

## Trump vows to “hit Iran hard”! International oil prices jump more than 1% as Asian stock markets swing sharply

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:55:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161058
- anchor: #n2406800

Military tensions between the United States and Iran have flared again, and international oil prices surged while Asian stocks were roiled after President Trump warned he would “strike hard.” Geopolitical risks are weighing on markets.

## Blue-White alliance talks in Zhubei collapse; Huang Shih-hsiu accuses Hsu Hsin-ying of betrayal: “Moral blackmail in the name of religious righteousness—it’s frightening”

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:55:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161002
- anchor: #n2406801
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、台灣民眾黨

The Blue-White alliance in the Zhubei mayoral election has fallen apart. Huang Shih-hsiu accused Hsu Hsin-ying of betrayal, sparking political controversy that could affect Blue-White cooperation nationwide.

## 新生兒「普發台積電」能解決少子化？謝金河曝這2國成功做法：結婚就有社宅住

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161016
- anchor: #n2406802
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

財信傳媒董事長謝金河提議新生兒普發台積電股票，並分析新加坡與南韓的生育鼓勵政策，凸顯台灣少子化危機的緊迫性。

## National Library of Public Information Caldecott Medal picture-book exhibition showcases the visual splendor of the “Oscars of picture books”

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:47:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161064
- anchor: #n2406803

The National Library of Public Information is holding a Caldecott Medal picture-book exhibition featuring award-winning works from 2016 to 2026. The exhibition highlights the importance of picture books as vehicles for art and culture, particularly the international achievements of creators of Taiwanese heritage, and promotes cultural exchange.

## Are there serious problems with Blue-White polling? Kuo Cheng-liang analyzes “Cheng Li-wen’s predicament”: targeted by pan-Green media, damaging the KMT’s image

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160980
- anchor: #n2406804
- Companies mentioned: 風伝媒

KMT chairperson Cheng Li-wun has come under attack from media aligned with the Democratic Progressive Party, damaging the party’s image. Kuo Cheng-liang called for a stronger online strategy and emphasized the importance of party unity.

## “Sugar mill daughter” Liang Yu-tzu completes registration for Pingtung mayoral race, joins forces with professional team to drive urban transformation

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:32:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161056
- anchor: #n2406805

Liang Yu-tzu, recruited by the DPP, has completed her registration for the Pingtung mayoral race. She put forward five major policy proposals to drive urban transformation and emphasized professional governance and cooperation between central and local governments.

## 《In Love With Your Dimples》 and 《Sniper Butterfly》 lose out! Zhou Keyu’s highest-rated TOP 6 Chinese dramas: the champion scores 7.9 and stages a comeback—too good to miss

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11160506
- anchor: #n2406806

The 6 Chinese dramas starring Zhou Keyu are ranked by their Douban ratings as of August 2026. The highest-rated is 樹下有片紅房子, with a score of 7.9, and his growth as an actor has drawn attention.

## Round croissants make their way to Kaohsiung! 獻烘焙 opens 2 stores at the HSR Zuoying station and Dream Mall, targeting travel and gift-giving demand

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:28:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161055
- anchor: #n2406807
- Companies mentioned: 獻烘焙

Taiwanese bakery brand 獻烘焙 has opened 2 new stores in Kaohsiung, at HSR Zuoying station and Dream Mall, to serve travelers and everyday customers. Known for healthy ingredients and high-quality baked goods, the brand aims to deepen its presence in southern Taiwan.

## Housing-market chill reaches prime districts; can the 3.0 homebuyer loan policy still not save the market? Transactions in Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities hit their lowest level since 2017

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:26:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161054
- anchor: #n2406808
- Companies mentioned: 大家房屋企劃研究室、住商不動產企劃研究室

Housing transactions in Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities hit their lowest level since 2017 in August. Credit controls and changing market conditions have dampened homebuying interest, and experts predict the 3.0 homebuyer loan policy will struggle to reverse the housing-market chill.

## Nantou’s rural technology education delivers impressive results: Beimei Junior High School qualifies for international competition at the WRO International Robot Olympiad national finals

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161071
- anchor: #n2407057
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海教育基金會、仰望教育基金會

Bei Mei Junior High School in Nantou County won the WRO national final and secured a place at the 2026 international competition in Puerto Rico. The win shows that children in remote areas can excel on the international stage with appropriate support, and is an important achievement in technology education.

## Miaoli County Government announces 6 key features of school lunches and subsidy policies, launches free meals and expands eligibility to include homeroom teachers and others

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161072
- anchor: #n2407058

苗栗県は2026年度から全学生・教職員対象の無料給食を開始。1食60元を県と18町村が折半負担し、地元食材や食育にも注力。家庭負担軽減と地域活性化が目的。

## More choices for shoppers: Download the Taichung 通TCPASS app for deals at popular restaurants

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161065
- anchor: #n2406809
- Companies mentioned: 赤鬼炙燒牛排、嵐山熟成牛かつ專売、湄南河泰式庭園餐廳、先麥芋頭酥、美國水壺玉米屋

The Taichung City Government’s 《台中通TCPASS》 app has partnered with more than 1,900 participating stores to offer discounts at restaurants serving international cuisine and popular souvenir shops. The initiative aims to make life more convenient for residents and boost the local economy, while also integrating municipal services.

## Hualien expands free school lunches to public and private senior high and vocational schools and private schools, saving nearly 9,000 students more than 10,000 yuan in meal costs annually

- Published: 2026-09-01T20:04:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161049
- anchor: #n2406810

Hualien County has launched the nation’s first free school meal program for all students at public and private high schools, vocational schools, and private elementary and junior high schools. With an annual budget of more than 100 million yen, about 9,000 students will benefit, significantly easing the financial burden on families.

## Yingge Ceramics Museum opens registration for “Autumn Moments,” featuring guided walks, picnics, crafts and music

- Published: 2026-09-01T19:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161053
- anchor: #n2406814
- Companies mentioned: ESÜWA

The New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum will hold its “Autumn Daylight” event from September 12 to 20. Visitors can experience local culture through reading walks, picnics, crafts and live music.

## First installment of the 3-year joint exhibition program at Banqiao 435 Art Zone opens: “2026 Initial Settings” brings together multiple arts groups for an early showcase

- Published: 2026-09-01T19:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161045
- anchor: #n2406815

Banqiao 435 Art Zone has launched a 3-year joint exhibition program titled “Here, We Are ING.” The 2026 theme, “Initial Settings,” showcases the creative processes of 40 groups of artists and 7 design studios. The initiative deepens arts talent development and cross-disciplinary exchange, with important implications for local cultural development.

## Taoyuan’s 2026 Hakka rice-cake star ratings announced: “答嘴鼓” earns 5 stars; see 36 must-try spots

- Published: 2026-09-01T19:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161062
- anchor: #n2406816

The Taoyuan City Government announced its 2026 “Recommended List of Five-Star Hakka Rice Foods,” recognizing 36 outstanding establishments. 答嘴鼓 received a 五-star rating. The initiative is an important effort to promote local culture and tourism.

## Taoyuan City Government backs sheltered workshops for Mid-Autumn Festival: raffle extended with an iPhone prize, calls on businesses and the public to support the cause

- Published: 2026-09-01T19:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161061
- anchor: #n2406822

To mark the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Taoyuan City Government extended a sales support campaign for sheltered workshops and held a raffle that included an iPhone 17 Pro. The city called on businesses and residents to show their support.

## Grand ceremony held for the Baichongting Yimin Festival as Yang Wen-ke hopes Hakka religious culture will be passed down through generations

- Published: 2026-09-01T19:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161050
- anchor: #n2406824

The Baоzhong Temple Yimin Festival was held in Hsinchu County, with officials including Magistrate Yang Wen-ke in attendance. Marking the temple’s 238th year, the event emphasized cultural heritage and traffic safety awareness, reaffirming the value of Hakka culture as intangible cultural heritage.

## Nantou County marks Reporters’ Day on Sept. 1; Hsu Shu-hua thanks media for staying at their posts and delivering the truth

- Published: 2026-09-01T19:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161052
- anchor: #n2406825

Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua attended a press event on September 1 and expressed gratitude for journalists’ contributions. She emphasized the media’s important role as a bridge between the government and residents.

## Taking Taichung cuisine to the world: Taichung Hot Pot and Barbecue Festival holds finale awards ceremony as city brand wins international “double gold” recognition

- Published: 2026-09-01T19:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161059
- anchor: #n2406829

The Taichung City Government held the grand finale awards ceremony for the 2026 Taichung Hot Pot and Barbecue Festival, with Mayor Lu Shiow-yen presenting the awards and drawing winners for cash and car prizes. The event received “double gold” recognition from the U.S. TITAN and the International Business Awards, successfully boosting the local food and beverage economy.

## 減債234億元建設福利不停歇 盧秀燕說有效理財讓市民共享財政成果

- Published: 2026-09-01T18:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161067
- anchor: #n2406833

台中市政府在盧秀燕市長領導下，成功減債234億元，並同步推進重大建設與市民福利，展現穩健財政治理成果。

## Returns on U.S. investment come from strategic positioning, not cost-cutting: CIER’s Hsu Tien-tsai outlines a “Taiwan-U.S. symbiotic twin-engine” model as investment surged 45.8% in 2024

- Published: 2026-09-01T18:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161048
- anchor: #n2406836
- Companies mentioned: 財團法人商業發展研究院

Hsu Tien-tsai, chairman of the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research, said Taiwan’s investment in the United States reached US$14.13 billion in 2024, up 45.8% year on year. The main drivers were Taiwanese businesses shifting to higher-end positioning and upgrading supply chains, rather than simply seeking to lower costs. Taiwan and the United States can form a “symbiotic twin-engine” model.

## New Korean representative to Taiwan Hwang Jae-ho visits Taichung City Government; Lu Shiow-yen hopes to deepen diverse cooperation

- Published: 2026-09-01T18:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161057
- anchor: #n2406838

New Korean representative to Taiwan Hwang Jae-ho visited Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen, and the two exchanged views on trade, culture, tourism and other issues, expressing hope for deeper cooperation in diverse areas. Taichung has established sister-city ties with many places in South Korea, providing a strong foundation for exchanges.

## Coastal Tide Tour kicks off in Zihguan’s Chihkan on Sept. 5, linking 50 food stalls and a music market with fishing village communities

- Published: 2026-09-01T18:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161063
- anchor: #n2406841
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市観光局、梓官区漁会、彌陀区漁会、永安区漁会、茄萣区漁会

高雄市観光局 will hold the “Coastal Tide Travel Music Market” in Ziguan’s Chikan on September 5. The event will promote local revitalization through 50 food and drink stalls, live music and fishing village cultural experiences.

## Taichung industry development committee holds strategic forum on autonomous systems for unmanned vehicles; government, industry, academia and research sectors join forces to build the next “national champions”

- Published: 2026-09-01T18:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161051
- anchor: #n2406842
- Companies mentioned: 明昌國際工業、中陽實業、磐旭智能、研華科技、和大工業、邦泰複合材料、虎門科技、岱宇國際

台中市工商發展投資策進會 hosted the 2026 Taiwan Unmanned Vehicle and Autonomous Systems Strategy Forum, which drew more than 300 participants from industry, government, academia and research institutions. The forum is promoting the development of an ecosystem for AI autonomous chips and unmanned vehicles.

## Another Fed official takes a hawkish stance: Barr says rate hikes will be decisive if inflation does not fall

- Published: 2026-09-01T23:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594458
- anchor: #n2407118
- Companies mentioned: CME Group

Federal Reserve Governor Barr said he would support raising interest rates unless inflation slows. Markets put the likelihood of a rate hike in September at 66%, signaling a possible policy shift.

## Ming-Chi Kuo: NVIDIA has restarted its Rubin CPX program, with production set to begin in the first quarter of next year

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:45:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594473
- anchor: #n2407119
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA

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## U.S. stocks open September in the red: Dow drops more than 300 points as semiconductor shares come under pressure

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:37:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594319
- anchor: #n2407120
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、超微、美光、羅賓漢、EOG Resources、Diamondback Energy、Targa Resources

On September 1, U.S. stocks fell across the board amid worsening conditions in the Middle East and rising interest rates. The Dow Jones fell more than 300 points, with semiconductor stocks particularly hard hit. The decline reflects September’s tendency to be a weak month for markets.

## CTBC 00896 sets record with a 1.45-yuan distribution; annualized yield tops 20%

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:35:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594472
- anchor: #n2407121
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、南亞、台達電、光寶科、聯發科、緯創、中華電信、旺矽、研華

The CTBC Green Energy and Electric Vehicle ETF (00896) distributed 1.45 yuan per unit, a record high, bringing its annualized distribution yield to 20.3%. This reflects the strong performance of Taiwan’s technology and green energy sectors and has drawn considerable market attention.

## 270,000 beneficiaries celebrate as 00713 shares hit a record above 62 yuan; quarterly distribution raised to 1.25 yuan

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:25:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594461
- anchor: #n2407122
- Companies mentioned: 元大台灣高息低波、元大高股息(0056)、群益精選高息(00919)、台灣大(3045)、統一(1216)

元大台灣高息低波 ETF (00713) hit a record high above NT$62 and raised its dividend to NT$1.25. With 270,000 beneficiaries watching closely, its stable management and high yield have drawn praise.

## Major blow to Russia’s energy lifeline: oil production could fall to a 17-year low this year

- Published: 2026-09-01T22:20:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594339
- anchor: #n2407123

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## 證交所：永冠-KY財報難產併案停止買賣 康控-KY加採分盤交易

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:59:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594438
- anchor: #n2406980
- Companies mentioned: 永冠-KY、康控-KY

永冠-KY因未按時提交財報遭停止買賣，康控-KY因持續經營疑慮被列為變更交易方法。兩項處分自9月3日起生效，影響投資人交易權益。

## Taiwan dollar: Asian currencies under pressure, but Taiwan stocks’ gain of more than 800 points lifts the Taiwan dollar to a stronger close at 31.633

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:50:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594433
- anchor: #n2406981

As Middle East tensions and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance strengthened the U.S. dollar, Taiwan stocks rose more than 800 points and the New Taiwan dollar strengthened to NT$31.633. The moves were driven by returning hot money and foreign investor buying.

## Oil prices reignite inflation fears: U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbs to nearly a 20-month high

- Published: 2026-09-01T21:45:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594417
- anchor: #n2406982
- Companies mentioned: 瑞銀(UBS-US)

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have flared again, pushing up oil prices. As a result, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level in about 20 months, heightening inflation concerns. This could lead to higher costs for consumer and mortgage loans.