台積電 props up Taiwan stocks’ beta, but who will foreign investors target next? Stock-picking strategy revealed: these 3 key conditions are the final mile
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The “2026 Foreign Investors’ Top 100 Taiwan Companies Awards Ceremony”
Companies mentioned：台積電、彭博智庫、Bloomberg Intelligence、銘基亞洲、Matthews Asia、富達國際、Fidelity International
NT$7,800 yesterday, just NT$2,600 today! Has 緯穎’s share price crashed? Experts reveal the truth behind the “1 lot becoming nearly 3 lots” ex-rights spectacle
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A stock dividend of NT$19.83 per share
The original 1 lot of 緯穎 shares directly becomes 2,983 shares after the ex-rights adjustment, or 2.983 lots
I-Shou University physical therapy students embark on a “Dream Building Overseas” program in Japan, visiting 帝京大學附醫 and Lion Clinic to broaden their international clinical perspectives
Charting a course toward sustainable oceans! The Ocean Affairs Council and Academia Sinica pool international resources to align science, policy and conservation
Kaohsiung’s third-quarter land auction is here! 7 lots, 9 parcels, with a total reserve price of NT$1.52 billion: a look at the university district, airport gateway and established urban areas
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A total of 7 lots comprising 9 prime building sites are on offer
The total reserve price is NT$1,521,076,133
About 1,292 ping of residential land in the Kaohsiung University district expropriation area is being offered
The Xiaogang Phase 89 rezoning area is offering about 973 ping of commercial land
The Phase 100 rezoning area is offering 2 residential plots this quarter, measuring about 85 ping and 171 ping, respectively
The area is home to Xiaogang Forest Park, covering about 10 hectares
Fengxiang Park’s garbage mound to undergo full remediation, not just repairs; Chung Yi-chung presses for progress, and Lin Chin-jung says he prompted a policy reversal by city hall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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The city government has allocated NT$20 million for geological surveys
The task force has held about 7 or 8 meetings so far
After 10 years as an aide, he takes on his first battle for a crucial third seat! Cai Bing-tsung registers jointly: all three seats in the Gangshan area to go to 民進黨, giving the party a majority in the city council
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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All 3 nominated candidates were elected
民進黨 won only 2 seats in the third constituency
民進黨 fell short of winning the third seat by just 399 votes
Why do foreign investors keep betting on Taiwan? 3 foreign companies explain its hard-to-replicate advantages, but this challenge will be the next tough battle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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默克’s investments in Taiwan in recent years have exceeded NT$17 billion
Following Taipei and Keelung, have they found a Southeast Asian troll network? Vietnamese comments appear on Lai Jui-lung’s Facebook page; the opposition scoffs: “The rise of the south starts with Vietnam”
Even with a 72.4% satisfaction rating, is Hou Yu-ih still struggling to hand over the reins? Huang Ching-lung pinpoints Lee Szechuan’s weakness: New Taipei has entered its next phase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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His performance approval rating is as high as 72.4%
Dissatisfaction stands at just 15.6%
Li Sichuan's support stands at just 34.7%
Su Qiaohui's support stands at 35.2%
38.6% of respondents believe 新北市 could switch to 民進黨 rule
New Taipei poll shows just a 0.5-point gap! Huang Kuo-chang's concession brings no boost for Li Sichuan; Dai Li-an reveals where the White Camp's votes went
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Su Qiaohui has a support rating of 35.2%
Li Sichuan's support stands at 34.7%
Just a 0.5-point gap
Huang Kuo-chang has 14.2%
Su and Li have combined support of 69.9%
Another 10.9% of respondents said they would not vote or would cast a blank ballot
19.2% have not clearly stated their position
About 87% of 民進黨 supporters said they support Su Qiaohui
About 85% of 國民黨 supporters also back Li Sichuan
The maximum margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3 percentage points
Are short working hours hurting competitiveness? German industrial giant urges employees to “work more”; union blasts management for seeking covert layoffs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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A 35-hour workweek
A 40-hour workweek
Germany's hourly labor costs are as high as 49.50 euros
The EU average is 33.70 euros
Hungary (15.60 euros)
Germany's industrial output has fallen by more than 15% cumulatively
Germany's manufacturing workforce numbers about 6.5 million
Eventually fell below 5 million
About 12,000 to 15,000 manufacturing jobs disappear every month
Far Eastern Bank Bankee launches its first “combined demand and time deposit” account, with a 2.435% annual interest rate on demand deposits, higher than time deposits
Why was 徐佳青 fined 100,000 but not listed in the “Integrity Bulletin”? Control Yuan cites regulations to clarify: review must wait until commissioners take office
Su Qiaohui's campaign merchandise to debut on 9/5! “New Taipei Sparkling Towel” draws attention, “New Taipei Fresh-Wind Hat” unveiled; spokespersons turn into models for behind-the-scenes photos
聯發科 issues US$3.9 billion in ECBs, drawing investment from two giants! 蔡力行 responds for the first time: This reflects the AI industry's confidence in Taiwan
Passing the baton means more than changing seats! 200 senior executives gather at Kaohsiung's Han-Hsien International Hotel as a CEO forum tackles organizational resistance to corporate transformation
Taiwanese visitors make up more than half of overseas customers! Okinawa Jungle Yala Park partners with Rakuten International Commercial Bank to create a first stop for Japan travel deals
Taichung Prefectural Hall and Transportation Bureau parking lots introduce paperless payment; link automatic withdrawals to pay as little as 6 tenths of the regular fee
黃暐傑's win slips away as Rakuten Monkeys' 李勛傑 hits a walk-off in extra innings to beat the Dragons
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 中華職棒 樂天桃猿隊 edged the 味全龍隊 5-4 today in extra innings on 李勛傑's walk-off hit. Dragons starting pitcher 黃暐傑 pitched steadily but did not figure in the decision.
統一獅's 林詔恩 earns win after 6 scoreless innings; 林岳平: He's our No. 1 local starter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
統一獅 pitcher 林詔恩 started and allowed no runs over 6 innings, helping the team beat 富邦悍將 6-1 for his 5th win. Manager 林岳平 called him the team's top homegrown starter.
Israeli defense minister says Palestinians will be moved out of Gaza if the U.S. gives the go-ahead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Israeli Defense Minister Katz said a plan to move Palestinians out of Gaza is ready and that Israel is waiting for the U.S. to confirm relocation sites. The move has sparked legal debate over war crimes and international concern.
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Israeli Defense Minister Katz said Israel is ready to carry out a plan to move Palestinians out of Gaza.
Israel plans to carry out the relocation by sea and air.
President Trump previously called on Palestinians in Gaza to leave, but later put the idea on hold.
Israel claims 80% of Gaza's population wants to leave.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant.
Sovereignty and interests at stake: Vanuatu and France take dispute over two small islands to the International Court of Justice
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vanuatu has asked the International Court of Justice to resolve a sovereignty dispute with France over two uninhabited small islands. The dispute involves substantial maritime interests in exclusive economic zones, and now awaits France's decision on whether to accept the court's jurisdiction.
The top prize in Taiwan Lottery Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115213 was won by 4 tickets, each worth NT$6 million. Winning numbers for 3-Star and 4-Star were also announced.
On semiconductors, Vice President says Taiwan’s current standing cannot be taken for granted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended a semiconductor industry dinner and stressed that Taiwan’s leading position in semiconductors cannot be taken for granted. Continued improvement and international cooperation are needed to maintain competitiveness.
NPB: Sun Yi-lei throws 2 scoreless relief innings; Yang Po-hsiang records first hit in the top flight this season
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese players impressed in Nippon Professional Baseball, with Sun Yi-lei earning a relief win for the Fighters and Rakuten’s Yang Po-hsiang recording his first hit of the season.
Hsu Ch巧-hsin says President Lai set 20% threshold in 中聯 case; health ministry denies claim and does not rule out lawsuit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsu Ch巧-hsin accused Lai Ching-te of setting the removal threshold in the 中聯油品 case. The Ministry of Health and Welfare denied the claim, saying the threshold was a professional recommendation from an expert meeting, and is preparing to sue over the spread of false information.
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The 20% proportion of 中聯 oil products subject to a precautionary removal was a professional recommendation put forward after discussion at an expert meeting on July 4.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare denied that the 20% removal rate was ordered by the president.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare denied that Food and Drug Administration Director-General Chiang Chih-kang had a good relationship with people involved in the case.
The case involving excessive levels of carcinogens in 中聯油品 broke in early July this year.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare has begun collecting evidence and is preparing to file a lawsuit.
Su Ch巧-hui campaign rolls out fundraising merchandise; Lee Chuan-chuan canvasses in Sanlu
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Su Ch巧-hui’s campaign launched a new round of fundraising merchandise and announced plans for a campaign launch rally. Lee Chuan-chuan canvassed in the Sanlu area and outlined transportation infrastructure proposals. Both are actively seeking support from New Taipei City voters in the mayoral race.
Uber plans to cut 3,300 jobs, or 10% of global workforce, in bid to streamline management
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Uber announced it will cut about 3,300 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring aimed at streamlining its structure and optimizing resource allocation for core businesses.
New Taipei councilor father-and-son duo register together; Tsai Shu-chun saves campaign launch costs for charity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the 3rd day of registration for the New Taipei City council election, 48 people registered. Incumbent councilor Tsai Shu-chun canceled her campaign rally and announced she would donate 1 million yuan to charity.
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On the 3rd day of registration for the local elections, 48 people registered to run for New Taipei City council today.
Tsai Shu-chun announced she would not hold a large-scale campaign headquarters launch rally this time, and would save the more than a hundred ten-thousand yuan originally budgeted for staging, performances and other events for charity.
New Taipei City councilor father-and-son duo Chen Ming-yi and Chen Shih-hsuan registered together.
Among those registering to run for New Taipei City council are 22 candidates from 民進黨, 17 from 國民黨, 2 from 民眾黨, 6 independents and 1 from 綠黨.
Amid geopolitical turmoil, Dutch central bank moves 86 metric tons of gold from US and Canada to UK
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Dutch central bank is moving 86 metric tons of gold from the US and Canada to London to address geopolitical risks and ensure greater flexibility in deploying assets during a crisis.
Madis Kallas elected president of Estonia, becoming its 2nd female head of state
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Estonian justice chief Madis Kallas was elected the country’s 7th president in a parliamentary vote. She is Estonia’s 2nd female head of state and is expected to take office on October 12.
Taiwan businesses join forces to showcase cybersecurity capabilities; Administration for Digital Industries seeks to build robust semiconductor defenses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Administration for Digital Industries set up a cybersecurity pavilion at SEMICON Taiwan 2026, bringing together 15 companies to showcase post-quantum encryption and chip security technologies and strengthen semiconductor supply chain resilience.
友達 approves disposal of Singapore plant to unlock asset value; transaction tops NT$8.7 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
友達光電 is disposing of its Singapore plant and ancillary equipment for a total of about NT$8.753 billion. The move is intended to promote an asset-light operating model and optimize its financial structure.
Companies mentioned：友達、AFPD Pte. Ltd.、Western Digital (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.、Jurong Town Corporation
Systex: Subscription revenue rises, lifting prospects for double-digit revenue growth this year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Systex said revenue rose 4.47% year over year in the first half. With subscription revenue increasing to 41.73% of the total, it expects full-year revenue growth to reach double digits.
On Sept. 2, 2026, the winning numbers were announced for draw 115213 of Bingo Bingo 539. The winning numbers for the 3-Star and 4-Star lotteries were also released.
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The winning numbers for Taiwan Lottery Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115213 are 07, 18, 08, 13 and 16.
Erdogan: Turkey will consider becoming a full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey would consider upgrading its relationship with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, including becoming a full member. He stressed that such a move would not affect Turkey’s ties with the Western camp.
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Turkey is currently a dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Erdogan stresses that joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization would not mean leaving the West
Taiwan men’s basketball team misses out on both naturalized players for Nagoya Asian Games; captain Chen Ying-chun vows to break through the 4th-place barrier
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s men’s basketball team is aiming to break through its 4th-place ceiling at the Nagoya Asian Games. Its plan to include two naturalized players has been shelved because their teams would not release them.
German official: TSMC’s plant construction progressing smoothly, with more than 20 Taiwanese suppliers on site
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台積電’s German plant construction is progressing smoothly, with its 2027 production target unchanged. More than 20 Taiwanese supply chain companies have established operations there.
New Power Party fights to retain seats in Miaoli council as Miaoli mayoral race becomes a 4-way contest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the 3rd day of registration for the 115-year local elections, New Power Party candidate Wu Yi-li completed registration, seeking a council seat. The Miaoli mayoral race is now a 4-person contest.
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New Power Party Miaoli County council candidate Wu Yi-li completes election registration
Miaoli mayoral election becomes a 4-way race
A total of 416 candidates have registered in Miaoli County
Taiwan Excellence makes its Middle East tech showcase debut, seeking Saudi sovereign AI and digital business opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan Excellence is participating in Saudi Arabia’s LEAP 2026 technology exhibition for the first time. The aim is to pursue “sovereign AI” business opportunities and showcase Taiwan’s ICT capabilities.
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo leaves more than 3,000 dead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Data released by the Democratic Republic of the Congo government show that the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo ebolavirus has killed more than 3000 people, reaching 3007, with 6186 confirmed cases, making it the worst outbreak in the country's history. No vaccines or treatments have been approved, but several vaccine candidates are in development. Authorities have begun vaccinating health workers with 默克公司的 Ervebo vaccine.
Facts
The death toll has risen to 3007
Confirmed cases reach 6,186
Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社、世界衛生組織、WHO、牛津大學、International AIDS Vaccine Initiative、IAVI、默克公司
Liu Zheng and Abassi withdraw from Nagoya Asian Games men's basketball due to injuries; Chen Kuan-chuan and Tan Jielong named as replacements
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Liu Zheng and Abassi have withdrawn from Asian Games men's basketball due to injuries, with Chen Kuan-chuan and Tan Jielong replacing them. Head coach Tucci is aiming to reach the top 8 and contend for a medal.
宏碁 unveils several new products in Berlin; Chen Junsheng: positioning for opportunities in AI hybrid architecture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
宏碁 unveiled several new products ahead of the IFA show in Berlin, including AI desktop computers, handheld gaming devices and e-paper products. Chen Junsheng announced plans to position the company for AI hybrid architecture and target the agentic AI market.
Chinese and Egyptian leaders meet, discuss the situation in the Middle East
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Xi Jinping and Egyptian President Sisi met in Cairo for in-depth discussions on the situation in the Middle East and China-Egypt relations. They signed cooperation documents covering multiple fields after the meeting.
Chen Yung-chi visits the Fubon Guardians before retirement; Kao Kuo-hui presents a golf club and asks for an autograph
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Veteran 統一獅隊 player Chen Yung-chi will retire after this season, and 富邦悍將 presented him with a gift in tribute. Chen's final visit to the Guardians' home stadium was marked by warm interactions between players from both teams.
Facts
Chen Yung-chi will retire after this season.
The final event in the 統一獅隊 Chen Yung-chi retirement series will be held on September 19 and 20 at Tainan Asia-Pacific International Baseball Stadium.
富邦悍將 presented Chen Yung-chi with a golf club as a retirement gift.
Kao Kuo-hui asked Chen Yung-chi for an autograph on behalf of the Guardians' Japanese-language interpreter.
A haven amid market volatility! Far Eastern Bank’s Bankee launches “flexible savings,” with its 2.435% demand deposit rate unusually surpassing time deposits