【福懋油】 announced the representatives appointed by newly elected corporate directors.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
福懋油 announced that the newly elected corporate directors have appointed representatives: Hsing Tai Industrial appointed Yang Shu-hua, and Taisheng Ocean Development appointed Wu Ching-te. The appointments take effect on 115年9月1日.
致伸（4915） director Tu Chia-pin resigned on 115年9月1日. The change represents 2/9 of the board and will have no significant impact on the company's operations.
【星宇航空】 announces a change in a key operations executive.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
星宇航空 announced changes to its key operations executives, with Liu Yun-fu appointed chief strategy officer and Tsai Po-kun appointed chief operating officer. The move is intended to meet the company's operational development needs.
Parents urged to be allies in anti-drug efforts; Education Ministry says to avoid scolding, interrogation and labeling.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Education Ministry held an anti-drug sharing session during the back-to-school period, urging parents to listen, understand and support their children instead of scolding them, and to help them resist the temptation of drugs. It is also strengthening interagency and police cooperation and conducting patrols at high-risk spots around schools.
Facts
The summer vacation is a high-risk period for students to encounter drugs.
The Education Ministry advises parents to listen rather than scold when addressing drug prevention.
The emerging drug etomidate often takes disguised forms to lure students.
Changhua County has identified more than 400 anti-drug patrol hotspots.
National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra and Taipei Chinese Orchestra perform classics to help students prepare for National Student Music Competition.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra and Taipei Chinese Orchestra held their annual concert featuring required pieces for the National Student Music Competition, offering students professional interpretations. The two orchestras will perform chamber music and Chinese orchestral works in September.
Kremlin says Russia, U.S. and China leaders may hold trilateral meeting during APEC; White House says no announcement for now.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russia said the leaders of Russia, the United States and China may hold a trilateral meeting during APEC, while the White House said it had no announcement on the matter for now. The summit will be held in Shenzhen in November.
WT Microelectronics has completed simultaneous pricing of its GDR and ECB offerings, raising about US$935 million in the largest such deal in its history. The move provides ample funding for the company's operations and reflects strong market confidence in the outlook for demand for AI applications.
Heavy localized rain possible in Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Taitung; Wu Der-rong says weather will stabilize from the 5th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration issued heavy rain advisories for Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Taitung. Experts warned that the southwest monsoon and typhoon circulation could bring strong convection to various areas through the 4th, with conditions gradually stabilizing from the 5th.
Facts
The Central Weather Administration issued heavy rain advisories for Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Taitung.
Strong southwest monsoon conditions could bring strong convection to various areas through the 4th.
Weather conditions are expected to gradually stabilize from the 5th through the 8th.
Tropical Storm No. 18 Sadler is over waters off Guangdong, with a direct hit on Taiwan unlikely.
Tropical Storm No. 20 Krosa poses no threat to Taiwan.
U.S. launches foundry school to train manufacturing talent; business leaders from the U.S., Taiwan, Japan and South Korea to teach
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. State Department has launched the “Foundry School” program in partnership with 8 universities, including Stanford, to train workers needed to rebuild U.S. manufacturing. The initiative aims to advance the reindustrialization agenda and address shortages of skilled workers in key industries.
Putin: Russian forces have the upper hand in the Ukraine war; enemy will eventually collapse
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia has the upper hand in the war in Ukraine and denounced Ukraine’s leadership as “terrorists.” He said he was willing to negotiate peace but could not negotiate with certain parties. The remarks are heightening tensions in the international community.
Taiwan’s stock market fell more than 600 points on rising U.S. Treasury yields, breaking below its 5-day moving average. Major semiconductor stocks were sold off, although some shares rose against the trend. Market anxiety is mounting.
The dip makes it even more attractive! Nvidia regains its growth-stock aura as Cathie Wood drops AMD and pours money in, snapping up 240,000 shares at once
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Cathie Wood of ARK Invest bought more than 240,000 additional shares of Nvidia, signaling a reassessment of the company as a growth stock. With demand outstripping supply, the share-price decline has made the stock look more attractive, rekindling investor interest.
No longer tracking tech stocks! Bitcoin decouples from the Nasdaq as its correlation with gold tops 50%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Bitcoin’s correlation with the Nasdaq has weakened, while its correlation with gold has exceeded 50%. This is evidence of a reassessment of Bitcoin as a store of value, against a backdrop of hedging demand amid inflation and fiscal concerns.
Random stabbing in New York’s Times Square leaves 32-year-old U.S. bank vice president dead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old 米国銀行 vice president, was stabbed at random and killed in Times Square in New York. The suspect, a 49-year-old woman, was shot dead by police. The motive remains unknown.
萬泰科 rides dual engines of AI and low-Earth-orbit satellite orders; second-half results to improve and gross margin to recover
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Driven by the twin engines of AI and low-Earth-orbit satellite orders, 萬泰科 expects its second-half performance and gross margin to recover. Capacity expansion and a higher share of high-margin products underpin its optimistic outlook for future growth.
Samsung unveils next-generation memory roadmap: HBM5 aims for 2 times HBM4E performance, while zHBM delivers 8 times
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
三星電子 unveiled a roadmap for next-generation memory technologies, including HBM5, zHBM and zNAND-O, at SEMICON Taiwan 2026. The announcement is part of a long-term strategy to meet demand for AI infrastructure.
The most expensive acquisition of Jensen Huang’s tenure? Nvidia reportedly set to acquire HUGGING FACE this week for $14 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
NVIDIA is in talks to acquire Hugging Face for $14 billion, in what would be its largest M&A deal. The strategic move aims to strengthen its control of the open-source AI platform and expand demand for GPUs.
China opposes four items, preventing G20 finance ministers from issuing a joint communiqué
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The G20 finance ministers’ meeting failed to issue a joint communiqué after China opposed four items, including trade imbalances and the Strait of Hormuz. The United States issued only a chair’s statement. The outcome highlights divisions in global economic governance, particularly concerns about China’s export model.
Elon Musk: AI will drive 30% growth in the global economy; humanoid robots to reach 1 billion in the next 10 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, predicted at the G20 meeting that AI and humanoid robots would grow the global economy by 30%. He emphasized that the number of humanoid robots would reach 1 billion within 10 years.
AI token falls below $1 to a record low as OpenAI and Anthropic business models face pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI token prices have fallen below $1, putting pressure on the revenue models of OpenAI and Anthropic. Low-cost Chinese models and price competition are among the factors, while market expectations are also changing.
A U.S.-China-Russia “trilateral summit” in the works? Kremlin aide says Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping may meet at APEC in Shenzhen in November
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A senior Kremlin official indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could hold a trilateral meeting at the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November. With international attention focused on the possibility, whether the Trump administration will attend is key.
How to choose among 5 ETFs going ex-dividend in September? Look past the high annualized payout-rate myth—total return with dividends is what matters!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
With 5 ETFs going ex-dividend in September, experts advise investors to focus on total returns including distributions rather than “high annualized distribution yields.” 00981A leads in particular, with a total return including distributions of 87.01%.
Stockpiling for HBM4! SK hynix’s Q2 silicon wafer purchases surge 104% as AI computing power triggers a scramble for supplies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SK Hynix increased its silicon wafer procurement by 104% from the previous quarter as it prepares for HBM4 production to meet AI demand. Backed by strong cash inflows, the company is prioritizing securing raw materials, deepening the semiconductor supply chain’s reliance on upstream suppliers.
Nvidia is both investor and supplier in $35 billion AI deal, reviving “circular financing” concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Nvidia is acting as an investor, chip supplier and data-center tenant in a $35 billion AI cloud deal, prompting market concerns about “circular financing.”
Key U.S. stock market news summary, September 2, 2026
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Global bond markets are undergoing sharp changes amid rising interest rates and an increase in AI-related bond issuance. Apple’s new CEO announced a presentation, while China’s lag in semiconductor technology came to light.
Are high U.S. Treasury yields here to stay? Three key factors reveal a “dangerous new normal”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Treasury yields continue to rise, as expanding government debt, inflation and funding needs for AI investment create a “dangerous new normal.” The end of the low-interest-rate era is being signaled.
Earnings: Dell’s guidance beats expectations for 5 straight quarters; AI server sales forecast to rise 200% for the year, shares jump 10% after hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Powered by strong demand for AI servers, Dell Technologies beat its guidance expectations for a fifth consecutive quarter and raised its full-year revenue forecast to $192 billion. Its shares surged 10% after hours.
Investors Gavin Baker and David George of a16z analyzed 輝達’s AI leadership. They identified supply-chain control, financing structure and ecosystem advantages as strengths of CEO Jensen Huang.
Wulai and Jiufen lose out! New Taipei’s top attraction draws 20.19 million visitors; tourists praise its free admission and abundant facilities, with enough to keep adults and children busy all day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In the first half of 2026, the most popular tourist destination in New Taipei City was New Taipei Metropolitan Park, which attracted more than 20.19 million visitors. Its wide range of free attractions made it popular with families.
2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen cash gifts nationwide are coming! Each person can receive up to 50,000 yuan, deposited as early as September; see the amounts, eligibility and payment dates in all 22 counties and cities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ahead of the 2026 Double Ninth Festival, Taiwan’s 22 counties and cities will provide senior citizens aged 65 and over, or Indigenous people aged 55 and over, with senior-citizen gifts. The amounts range from 500 yen to 50,000 yen, with payments to be deposited in stages starting in September.
Why do some people pay 0 yuan in motorcycle license tax while others pay 800 yuan? It’s not that the government forgot to send a bill: a 1-tier difference in engine displacement changes the amount
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Motor vehicle license tax rates for motorcycle users in Taiwan vary according to engine displacement. Motorcycles of 150cc or less are taxed at 0 yen, while those of 151cc or more are taxed from 800 yen. Electric motorcycles are exempt through the end of 2030.
Weather forecast: Rainfall turns alarming! Typhoon Saola’s path shifts, bringing 6 straight days of torrential rain across Taiwan; skies clear only on this date
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Low pressure and southwesterly winds are bringing heavy-rain advisories to parts of Taiwan. Although Typhoon Saola is not expected to make a direct hit, strong convective weather will persist through Friday, with conditions gradually stabilizing early next week. Weather experts warn people to prepare for potentially damaging downpours.
Financial expert Ruan Mu-hua analyzed ETF premium and discount data from the past month, noting that 00878 often trades at a premium, making it easy for investors to chase prices and overpay. Yushan 009803, by contrast, has a stable price and an annualized dividend yield of 15.64%, making it a dark horse with resilience in both rising and falling markets.
Eldest son Chiang Te-li suspected of receiving preferential treatment in publicly funded U.S. exchange program; Chiang Wan-an says he “did not intervene” and decided with his wife to forgo the subsidy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Questions of favoritism have arisen after Chiang Te-li, the eldest son of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, was selected for a publicly funded exchange program. Mayor Chiang denied intervening in the selection process and announced that he would return the subsidy.
New Taipei City EDP wins 2026 Taiwan AI Excellence Award for smart-city innovation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The New Taipei City Fire Department’s EDP won the 2026 Taiwan AI Excellence Award. It was recognized as the nation’s first fire agency to use AI in a disaster-prevention system, and its nomination for an international award was also approved.
The Taiwan government plans to provide every resident with a cash payment of 10,000 yen in 2027. Several local governments are also making their own payments, drawing attention to the measure as an economic stimulus.
AI fuels demand for advanced packaging! Kaohsiung partners with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and TSMC to secure a place in the Baipu equipment supply chain; development of the 88.73-hectare industrial park begins in September
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In response to growing AI demand, Kaohsiung City is working with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and TSMC to develop the 88.73-hectare Baipu Industrial Park, aiming to cluster suppliers of advanced packaging equipment. Development is set to begin in September. The park is an important new node in the southern semiconductor S-shaped corridor.
Chiang Wan-an’s son sparks favoritism controversy over U.S. exchange program! Mayor addresses the issue personally, announcing he will “voluntarily forgo the subsidy and face the strictest scrutiny”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The eldest son of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an was accepted into a municipal exchange program but declined public funding. The decision signals an effort to address fairness concerns and ensure transparency.
Searching for the mystery of the universe: dark matter! Mysterious glimmer detected 1.6 kilometers underground; U.S. science team sees “possible signs” of dark matter for the first time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The U.S. LUX-ZEPLIN experiment detected a possible dark matter signal for the first time, 1.6 km underground. Because it was a single event, researchers have stopped short of drawing a definitive conclusion, and the scientific community remains cautious.
Companies mentioned：Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory、University of Bristol、UCLA
No more health insurance premiums! 9 counties and cities announce that seniors’ costs will be fully covered by the government without an application; see eligibility, start dates and extra subsidies around Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Several counties and cities in Taiwan will fully subsidize seniors’ health insurance premiums. In some places, the government will cover the costs without requiring an application, easing the financial burden on older people. A number of new policies will take effect from 2026, with potential to spread to other areas.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor revised the enforcement rules for the retirement pension system, extending the deadline for surviving family members to claim benefits on someone else’s behalf to age 28. The change affects more than 13 million workers and aims to prevent unclaimed funds from reverting to the national treasury.
Beijing Watch》Trump ally Daines makes a low-profile visit to Hangzhou and Guangzhou! Exploring AI and the low-altitude economy, while reportedly helping lay the groundwork for a Xi-Trump meeting in September?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. Senator Daines, an ally of Trump, made an unofficial visit to Hangzhou and Guangzhou ahead of the U.S.-China summit in September. His visits to sites related to AI and the low-altitude economy have drawn attention to his role as an unofficial channel for U.S.-China dialogue.
Kim Ji-won and IU aren’t No. 1! The winner of the top 10 Korean drama actresses is her: she beats Kim Go-eun in a comeback to claim the throne, the ultimate actress in terms of talent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A poll by Japanese internet users of popular Korean drama actresses put Han Hyo-joo in first place and Kim Go-eun in second. IU, Son Ye-jin, Jun Ji-hyun and others also made the list, reflecting the diverse appeal and strong recognition of Korean actresses among Asian audiences.
Sana and Mina both lose! Top 10 most beautiful K-pop idols poll: her flawless beauty wins by a landslide, taking first place without question
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Japanese fan poll has revealed its TOP10 list of K-pop’s most beautiful female idols, with TWICE and aespa placing multiple members on the list. Taiwan-born Tzuyu was selected as the number 1 pick.
Cross-Strait decoded》Are mainland Chinese tourists no longer important? Taiwan hotels’ first-half revenue hits a record NT$42.7 billion! Scholar says tourism is no longer a “distressed industry”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s hotel industry posted record revenue in the first half of the year, with occupancy rates above pre-pandemic levels. But the tourism deficit between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait continues to widen. A scholar says tourism is no longer a “distressed industry.”
“We need to warn all airlines!” Zelensky warns that Russian airspace is no longer safe as Ukraine deploys drones on a large scale
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian airspace had become dangerous because of Ukrainian drone activity. He urged airlines and insurers to exercise caution, suggesting a de facto closure of the airspace.
Behind the scenes》A major reversal! The acting prosecutor-general, who stayed quiet after being criticized by his former boss, is the one calling the shots this time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s nominee for acting prosecutor-general, Hsu Hsi-hsiang, continued in the role after his formal appointment was not approved. Since taking office, he has actively visited prosecutors’ offices around the country and monitored investigations into national security cases, highlighting his focus on national security.
He thought giving each child 2.4 million yuan meant no tax was due! Father gave 4.8 million in a year, exceeding the limit; tax office collects tax and imposes a 472,000-yuan fine—the key mistake was 1 point
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A father misunderstood how the gift-tax exemption is calculated and gave a total of 4.8 million yuan to his 2 children in a year, exceeding the 2.44 million-yuan exemption. The tax office assessed additional tax and a fine totaling 472,000 yuan. The key point is that the exemption applies per donor.
Takeshi Kaneshiro and Wang Yibo both lose! Japan’s poll of the top 10 most handsome Chinese-language stars names him No. 1; fans call him China’s most beautiful man, leaving Japanese netizens smitten
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Japanese website has published the results of its poll of the top 10 most handsome Chinese-language stars. Xiao Zhan took first place, with Wang Yibo and Xu Kai in second and third, respectively, and Takeshi Kaneshiro in ninth. The list reflects the popularity of Chinese-language film and television in Japan and changing tastes.
Commentary: Absurdity and passion—the collapse of Lin Chu-yin’s “witch hunt” spectacle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lin Chu-yin mistook the title of a personal-finance course in simplified Chinese on someone’s laptop for information about a Chinese spy and reposted it without verification, triggering an uproar. Police confirmed it was a false alarm. The incident has prompted criticism of political witch hunts and double standards in Taiwan.
Ever Supreme’s August revenue reached NT$109 million, a high for this year; allogeneic cell therapy advances to Phase 2a clinical trials—Global Bio & Investment Monthly