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Chen Hsueh-sheng questioned along with 5 others as prosecutors search 4 locations in aide-fee fraud case Published 2026-09-03 17:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Chen Hsueh-sheng ordered released on NT$2 million bail Searches conducted at 35 locations A total of 27 people, including Chen Hsueh-sheng, were questioned. Searches conducted at 4 locations again 5 people, including Chen Hsueh-sheng’s younger brother Chen Hsueh-huai, questioned Companies mentioned：金欣海運、金廈海運、遠欣船務代理公司、和平船務代理公司
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MOEA: Natural gas for households and bottled gas prices frozen through year-end; hopes Legislature will support supplementary budget Published 2026-09-03 17:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 經濟部所提115年度追加預算新台幣4217.69億元 A total of NT$180.935 billion was allocated to cover price differences Original 補助中油吸收未足額調升油氣所需經費1014.31億元 Original 補助台電至8月底能源成本價差711.04億元 And NT$8.4 billion to subsidize domestic bottled-gas producers Original 預計編列2338.34億元增資中油 The required funding is NT$7 billion More than 200 million cubic meters of sediment still need to be dredged along the Mataian Creek The debt ratio is currently as high as 93% Monthly gasoline spending could rise from NT$2,890 to NT$4,540 South Korea’s 92-octane gasoline price after subsidies Companies mentioned：經濟部、行政院、台電、中油、台塑
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Tang Prize exhibition opens in Taipei; atmospheric chemist’s precious instruments used to reveal ozone hole on display Published 2026-09-03 17:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original instruments from about 40 years ago More than 30 years later Companies mentioned：唐獎基金會、台大醫院、師大附中、台北醫學大學
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Nagoya Asian Games open on the 19th; Lee Yang to personally oversee preparations, delegation boosts protection capacity Published 2026-09-03 17:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Taiwan delegation has 735 members 482 athletes 150 coaches Competing in 34 sports 4 hotels booked in downtown Nagoya 131 rooms 53 doctors, nurses, physical therapists and athletic trainers 40 in the previous edition Team doctors increased from 8 in the previous edition to 14 The size of the transit station team also increased from 13 people in the previous edition to 42 Companies mentioned：華航、星宇航空、中華奧林匹克委員會
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Original 中國2025年末政府債務逾480兆元 負債率為73.2% Published 2026-09-03 17:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 新台幣484.7兆元 Debt ratio of 73.2% RMB102.5 trillion Preliminary estimate of gross domestic product (GDP): RMB140.2 trillion Outstanding statutory government debt: RMB96 trillion Outstanding national debt: RMB41.2 trillion Outstanding statutory local government debt: RMB54.8 trillion Companies mentioned：中國財政部、中國財政、全國人大常委會、國務院
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Original 光寶科新加坡子公司取得策略投資25%股權 Published 2026-09-03 17:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Invests US$176 million Stake of 25% Investment balance reaches NT$2.38 billion Companies mentioned：光寶科、LITE-ON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.、DCX POLSKA SP. Z O.O.、THS FUNDACJA RODZINNA W ORGANIZACJI、FUNDACJA RODZINNA BUK W ORGANIZACJI
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Taiwan Railways plans to allow onboard mobile payments for ticket adjustments starting on a date to be set in September Published 2026-09-03 17:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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An average of about 48,000 onboard ticket adjustments per month Companies mentioned：台灣鐵路股份有限公司、街口支付、悠遊付、全支付、Pi拍錢包、全盈Pay、iPASS MONEY、愛金卡、台灣PAY
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Taichung woman nearly scammed out of NT$500,000 after presenting a bogus renovation estimate; police intervene in time Published 2026-09-03 17:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：國泰世華銀行
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Controversy over son’s exchange program in the U.S. continues; Chiang Wan-an: Give children space; everything is in accordance with laws and regulations Published 2026-09-03 17:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taipei City Education Department’s international student exchange program has just 25 places Companies mentioned：台北市教育局、建國中學、師大附中國中部
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U.S. Treasury secretary says China opposes trade imbalance issue; Beijing says it is an excuse to exert pressure Published 2026-09-03 17:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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19 G20 members have agreed to address the “cheap exports” causing global economic imbalances Companies mentioned：G20、美國財政部、中國商務部、央視新聞
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“2026 Grandparents’ Vitality Show”: 2 teams from Taitung advance to national competition Published 2026-09-03 17:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Nearly 300 seniors from Yilan, Hualien and Taitung gathered The 2 teams have an average age of over 70 The 2 teams will represent 3 counties in Yilan, Hualien and Taitung at the national finals on October 16 Companies mentioned：衛生福利部國民健康署、台東縣衛生局、中央社
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Tainan Canal and Japan’s Lake Biwa Canal sign memorandum of cooperation to deepen exchanges Published 2026-09-03 17:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Tainan Canal marks its centennial Original 台南市2012年加入由京都擔任會長市的世界歷史都市聯盟 The 2 cities also signed an exchange agreement via video conference in 2021 Companies mentioned：台南市、京都市、世界歷史都市聯盟
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South Korea accelerates relocation of government agencies to Sejong; 2nd presidential office to be established in 2029 Published 2026-09-03 17:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 350 public institutions Population of 51 million About 120 kilometers south of Seoul 44 central government agencies 12% of the country’s land 53% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) Companies mentioned：韓國政府、企劃財政部、保健福祉部、OECD
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Chuang Ching-cheng registers to run for Hsinchu mayor; Ann Kao continues municipal duties Published 2026-09-03 17:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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After he earned his doctorate Companies mentioned：民進黨、國立陽明交通大學、民眾黨、國民黨、LINE WORKS
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Original 國圖等5大學術典藏機構訪德 展現台灣數位漢學資源 Published 2026-09-03 17:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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As of August this year, the National Central Library had 57 partners worldwide Taiwan has been promoting digital archives for more than 10 years Companies mentioned：國家圖書館、國史館、中研院、故宮、檔案管理局、哈佛、史丹佛、東京大學、京都大學、海德堡大學
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Gold Circuit Electronics’ Thailand subsidiary spends more than NT$1.6 billion to acquire production equipment Published 2026-09-03 17:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Spends more than NT$1.6 billion to acquire production equipment Invests NT$670 million to acquire plant engineering works Invests NT$976,975,290 to acquire equipment Spends NT$662,604,229 to acquire equipment Spends NT$670,948,449 to acquire plant engineering works Companies mentioned：金像電子公司、Gold Circuit Electronics (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.、SCHMOLL MASCHINEN GMBH、東台精機股份有限公司、CESE (THAILAND) CO.,LTD.
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Original 颱風沙德爾二度侵襲 福鼎市暴雨中國白茶第一街被淹 Published 2026-09-03 17:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Floodwaters reached the first floor in some areas Companies mentioned：中國白茶第一街、中國白茶交易中心、福鼎大白茶、福鼎大亳茶、福建氣象台、中央社、中新網、澎湃新聞、東南網
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Original 汎銓8月營收2.54億元創新高 明年海外比重估逾4成 Published 2026-09-03 17:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Monthly revenue this year is expected to reach NT$270 million to NT$280 million Monthly revenue could further reach NT$300 million next year Overseas revenue share is expected to climb to around 38% in November and December this year Targeting shipments of 20 units next year Original 汎銓累計前8月營收17.09億元 Up 22.67% year over year Companies mentioned：汎銓
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Election in small eastern German state on the 6th; Alternative for Germany poised to lead a state government for the first time Published 2026-09-03 17:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 40% 22% to 24% Hovering at 5% Companies mentioned：ドイツのための選択肢、基民党、シャラワーゲンクネヒト連合、社会民主党、緑党、左派党、ルール大学
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Taitung battered by rain for 17 days; sugar apples severely damaged Published 2026-09-03 17:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Most areas of Taitung have had rain for 17 consecutive days Original 釋迦約5成無法授粉和裂果 Original 已有農民果園出現軟果、裂果情況，約受損4至6成 Daily rainfall of 190 millimeters on August 31 Cumulative rainfall exceeded 900 millimeters Daily rainfall of 206 millimeters on August 24 Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署、農業部台東區農業改良場
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Anti-vote-buying pledge poster favors a particular candidate? Tainan City Election Commission: Acting impartially in accordance with the law Published 2026-09-03 17:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tainan City Election Commission clarifies that anti-bribery posters did not favor any particular candidate. The commission said the posters use a uniform format and are displayed fairly, and urged candidates to verify information rationally.
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桃警設公司 wins lucrative contracts worth more than NT$100 million, colludes with investigator to run gambling website; Taoyuan prosecutors indict Published 2026-09-03 17:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Illegal proceeds exceeded NT$100 million Illegal gains totaled NT$110,748,905 NT$360,000 in compensation Consulting fees totaling NT$2.16 million Searches seized NT$1.106 million in cash Companies mentioned：桃警設公司、巔峰娛樂城
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Supplemental defense budget includes drones and a medium-range counter-tactical ballistic missile system Published 2026-09-03 17:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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國防部 allocated a total of NT$145.7 billion for defense strengthening NT$13 billion for 7 items, including a medium-range counter-tactical ballistic missile system NT$55.9 billion for 3 items, including coastal surveillance drones NT$64.5 billion for 2 classified programs NT$7.3 billion for urgently needed ammunition replenishment NT$900 million for Taiwan’s tactical network cross-domain intelligence integration project NT$2.5 billion for growth in military recruitment NT$1.6 billion to expand the types of combat-unit allowances and eligible recipients Companies mentioned：行政院、國防部、主計總處
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Women over middle age tricked into serving as money mules for cross-border laundering ring; police arrest 27 Published 2026-09-03 17:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Man surnamed Kao and 27 others arrested and referred for prosecution All 18 victims were women aged 40 or older Total financial losses exceeded NT$8.59 million Initial estimates put the haul at about NT$23 million Companies mentioned：奈及利亞詐騙機房、3家空殼科技公司
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Original 新台幣貶2.7分 收31.755元 Published 2026-09-03 17:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed at 31.755 Down 2.7 cents Trading volume totaled US$1.932 billion Companies mentioned：中央社
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Fan Chen-tsung: If the KMT loses the Hsinchu County governor election, Cheng Li-wun should take responsibility Published 2026-09-03 16:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中國國民黨、台灣民眾黨、Facebook
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Chang Chia-chun registers to run for Yunlin County magistrate; Liu Chien-kuo inspects sports facilities at 6 schools Published 2026-09-03 16:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Total funding required for the projects exceeds NT$80 million Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、教育部國民及學前教育署、中央社
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Zhiben National Forest Recreation Area and Jiaming Lake to reopen on the 4th Published 2026-09-03 16:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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6 nature trails: the eastern section of the Antong Traverse Trail, the Malaolou Trail, the Liyu Mountain Trail, the Dulan Mountain Trail, the Green Island Coastal View Trail, and the eastern section of the Jingshuiying National Trail Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署、農業部林業及自然保育署台東分署
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Taiwan Affairs Office criticizes restrictions on 小紅書; DPP says scam losses have fallen significantly Published 2026-09-03 16:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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There were 525 小紅書-related fraud cases Financial losses were about NT$98.9 million Cases fell to 145 Original 財損3300多萬元 A decrease of 72% And 66% Companies mentioned：小紅書、Google、YouTube、Facebook、Instagram、LINE
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Miaoli District Agricultural Research and Extension Station’s new amaryllis variety, “Summer Romance,” can flower with bulbs measuring 15 centimeters in circumference Published 2026-09-03 16:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Commercially grown bulbs usually need to measure at least 20 centimeters in circumference to flower Original 目前台灣種植的孤挺花，約9成種球來自國外 Companies mentioned：農業部種苗改良繁殖場
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Economics minister: Taiwanese companies add US$20 billion in U.S. investment, focusing on semiconductors and AI servers Published 2026-09-03 16:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Another US$20 billion to US$30 billion in U.S. investment in the next round 20 台灣企業 interested in investing in the U.S. plan to invest US$35 billion Global semiconductor revenue could reach US$1 trillion It is forecast to rise further to US$2 trillion by 2030 Taiwanese companies investing in the U.S. can receive tax-free import quotas equivalent to 2.5 times their production capacity Companies mentioned：台灣企業、經濟部、國際半導體產業協會（SEMI）、電電公會（TEEMA）
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Huang Kuo-chang accuses DPP of abandoning Hualien; DPP says local-level candidate nominations hit a record high Published 2026-09-03 16:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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For this year’s elections, the DPP nominated 21 candidates for county councilor, township and city representative, and village and borough chief Companies mentioned：民众党、民进党、國民黨
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Investigation Bureau uncovers 60 cases of Chinese firms disguising product origins in Taiwan; nearly NT$140 million in illegal exports Published 2026-09-03 16:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 60 cases were handled in August Illegal exports amounted to nearly NT$140 million Illegal exports totaled more than NT$139.78 million A total of 405 personnel deployments 90 people questioned Companies mentioned：尚陽香港有限公司、深圳市景陽科技股份有限公司、深圳市愛得泰科技股份有限公司
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中華精測 posts record August revenue; 南電 logs its second-highest figure for the same period, buoyed by AI Published 2026-09-03 16:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華精測 and 南電 reported strong August revenue. Buoyed by growing AI and HPC demand, 中華精測 posted record revenue, while 南電 maintained high levels, reflecting strong momentum across the advanced-chip supply chain.
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New Taipei hepatitis C case: CDC rejects clinic’s claim that minor lapses could not have caused infection Published 2026-09-03 16:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A hepatitis C cluster occurred at 安泰淞鶴診所 in New Taipei. The CDC is investigating infection-control gaps at the clinic and has rejected its defense. It is now tracing more than 1,000 people who received injections and offering free tests.
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Nearly 1 in 4 schoolchildren are overweight; Health Promotion Administration urges against using sweets and sugary drinks as rewards Published 2026-09-03 16:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children aged 7 to 12 in Taiwan is 23.6% Only about 35% of children meet 世界衛生組織（WHO） recommendations for at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per day As many as 96% of children do not eat 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit each day Among children aged 3 to under 12, 46.8% of caregivers cannot correctly identify when their child is overweight Parents whose perception matches their child’s actual weight status are 63.5% willing to take action to manage the child’s weight Companies mentioned：衛生福利部、國民健康署、世界衛生組織、中央社
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Odor from asphalt plant in Citong disturbs residents; Yunlin County Government says public opinion will be included in permit extension review Published 2026-09-03 16:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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An odor concentration of 67 was measured at the plant boundary The standard is 30 A fine of NT$100,000 was imposed Companies mentioned：莿桐鄉某瀝青廠、時代力量、雲林縣政府、雲林縣環保局
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Taipei and New Taipei mark World Car-Free Day; free bus rides on 9/22, with no card tap or coin payment required Published 2026-09-03 16:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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719 urban bus routes 5,842 buses About 3,500 drivers work for bus operators in Taipei and New Taipei Daily ridership on buses in Taipei and New Taipei is about 2 million New Taipei City’s subsidy is about NT$20 million Taipei City: NT$30 million Companies mentioned：台北市交通局、新北市交通局、北市公車聯營管理委員會
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Nippon-Ham’s Kulin Rui-yang gives up 2 runs in 2 innings in Japanese minor league; avoids loss as Fighters rally Published 2026-09-03 16:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Fighters beat the 阪神虎隊 minor-league team 4-3 Kulin Rui-yang threw 49 pitches over 2 innings Gave up 3 hits Original 被敲3支安打（含1轟） Also recorded 1 strikeout His ERA after the game was 4.76 Companies mentioned：北海道日本火腿鬥士隊、阪神虎隊
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Chou Chun-mi visits Hengchun Peninsula; representative Yin Feng-lan registers to seek re-election as Pingtung County magistrate Published 2026-09-03 16:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi was inspecting damage from torrential rain, so the deputy magistrate completed her re-election registration on her behalf. She stressed that efforts to upgrade industries would continue.
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More than 80 days remain before the election Original 8月單月累積雨量已達歷年平均雨量的8成 Companies mentioned：台積電
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Why line-cutting makes people angry: Malaysian public health platform says sense of fairness is undermined Published 2026-09-03 16:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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When people have already been waiting in line for 20 minutes And those ahead have even been waiting for 30 minutes Companies mentioned：大馬公共衛生
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Cabinet approves amendments to National Sports Act, establishing system to check for disqualified coaches Published 2026-09-03 16:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Expanded to 12 chapters 69 articles Companies mentioned：行政院、運動部、衛福部、法務部
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UPS cargo plane lands with engine striking ground; aviation safety council says pilot pulled back beyond limits Published 2026-09-03 16:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The aircraft was carrying 3 flight crew members The aircraft involved in the accident briefly assumed a 2-degree right-bank attitude Companies mentioned：UPS、United Parcel Service、波音
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Czech Republic to build security system integrating crisis information response and drone detection Published 2026-09-03 16:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 37 representatives from ministries, government agencies, local governments and organizations recently Expected to begin operating by the end of this year Companies mentioned：捷克軍方、北約、歐盟、Expats.cz
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雙鴻 reports 1.2 times year-on-year profit growth in July, earning NT$6.47 per share for the month Published 2026-09-03 16:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Cooling-systems maker 雙鴻 reported record July revenue and profit, with after-tax net income of NT$600 million for the month, up 1.2 times year on year. Its water-cooling plates have rejoined the NVIDIA supply chain, with shipments expected to peak at year-end.
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雙鴻 reported after-tax net income of NT$600 million in July, up 1.2 times year on year. 雙鴻 reported July revenue of NT$3.765 billion, up 1.17 times year on year. 雙鴻 reported first-half earnings per share of NT$23.01. Companies mentioned：雙鴻、AWS、Meta、NVIDIA
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Heavy rain advisory for mountainous areas of Pingtung and Hsinchu County; heavy rain expected in parts of western Taiwan, the Keelung north coast and Yilan Published 2026-09-03 16:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taxi crashes into courthouse gates; driver, transferred to 北檢, shouts that justice is dead Published 2026-09-03 16:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The man surnamed 邵 had 12 years of experience as a taxi driver Companies mentioned：台北地檢署、台北地方法院、北檢、台北市警察局中正第一分局
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Keelung Performing Arts Center introduces e-tickets, allowing easy entry with a phone scan Published 2026-09-03 16:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Keelung Performing Arts Center has introduced e-tickets.
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With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, Weng Chang-liang humorously livestreams to market 嘉義縣 agricultural and fishery products Published 2026-09-03 16:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Showcasing more than a hundred distinctive products from Chiayi County The 嘉義優鮮 Mid-Autumn e-commerce campaign runs from now through October 30 Companies mentioned：嘉義縣、嘉義優鮮、水上鄉、布袋、中埔、新港、鳳梨氣泡飲、水上仙草凍飲、朴子、竹崎、番路、柿餅禮盒、布袋老菜脯、中央社
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台肥: Diversifying its business; semiconductor waste-liquid recycling plant expected to be completed in 2 years Published 2026-09-03 16:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Semiconductor process waste-liquid recycling plant expected to be completed in 2 years Companies mentioned：台肥、台積電、沙烏地阿拉伯、朱拜爾廠
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AI-related stocks fall, dragging down Japan's Nikkei 225 to a modest loss Published 2026-09-03 16:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 closed down 111.16 points, or 0.17% Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 closed down 111.16 points, or 0.17%, at 64214.48. The Tokyo Stock Price Index closed up 20.44 points, or 0.50% The Tokyo Stock Price Index closed up 20.44 points, or 0.50%, at 4102.04. Companies mentioned：藤倉、古河電工
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Original MiLB柯敬賢1A敲第21轟 潘文輝2A奪第5次中繼成功 Published 2026-09-03 16:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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21st home run 5th hold Original 打擊率2成65 1.47 ERA Companies mentioned：MiLB、道奇隊、費城人隊、洛杉磯天使隊、舊金山巨人隊、科羅拉多洛磯隊
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Taiwan-Japan partnership supports overseas expansion as 龜甲萬 joins Uni-President to deepen its presence in Asia Published 2026-09-03 16:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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統萬 reported 2025 revenue of NT$1.137 billion After-tax net profit of NT$76.03 million Earnings per share (EPS) of NT$7.6 Companies mentioned：龜甲萬、統一企業、統萬
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Original 男毒駕拒檢撞輾所長致腿骨折重傷 遭彰院判刑 Published 2026-09-03 16:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sentenced to 5 months in prison Sentenced to 2 years in prison At around 1:53 p.m. on the 4th Companies mentioned：彰化縣警察局、彰化地院、彰化地方法院、台灣高等法院、台灣高等法院台中分院、彰化地方檢察署、中央社
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三大法人 sell a net NT$63.711 billion worth of Taiwan stocks Published 2026-09-03 16:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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三大法人: 外資 and 陸資 were net sellers, 投信 was a net buyer and 自營商 was a net seller, for combined net sales of NT$63.711 billion Taiwan stocks fell 307.06 points today Closed at 45857.66 Trading value totaled NT$946.271 billion 自營商 net sold NT$16.707 billion 投信 net bought NT$1.142 billion 外資 and 陸資 net sold NT$48.146 billion Companies mentioned：三大法人、外資、陸資、投信、自營商
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DPP councilor proposes distributing NT$20,000 to everyone; Taipei finance department says there are no conditions for it Published 2026-09-03 16:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Plans to distribute NT$20,000 to residents NT$10,000 in cash Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、台北市議會、台北市財政局
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中探針 enters the drone market with connectors, develops MEMS probes and cleaning paper Published 2026-09-03 16:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Expected to make a tangible contribution in 2027 Original 目前連接器業績占比約6成多 Semiconductor-related business accounts for about 25% Original 預估2027年半導體業務占比目標3成 Companies mentioned：中探針、SEMICON Taiwan、AI
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中區國稅局: Employee accused of corruption will be punished in accordance with the law; agency fully cooperating with judicial investigation Published 2026-09-03 16:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中區國稅局、台中地檢署
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中區國稅局 senior auditor accused of taking bribes; 3 people detained Published 2026-09-03 15:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Searches and investigation carried out in six waves More than ten million New Taiwan dollars in cash Companies mentioned：財政部、中區國稅局、台灣台中地方檢察署、法務部調查局、台中市調查處
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AirTAC's August revenue hits a record for the same period; growth outlook for pneumatic components is positive Published 2026-09-03 15:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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August consolidated revenue reported at NT$3.707 billion Down 7.18% from the previous month Up sharply by 43.33% year on year Revenue reported for the first 8 months totaled NT$29.879 billion Up 34.08% year on year This year's revenue growth target raised to more than 20% Companies mentioned：亞德客-KY
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U.S. and 澳洲 defense chiefs agree to strengthen cooperation and increase the U.S. military presence in 澳洲 Published 2026-09-03 15:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Every year, for 6 months, it hosts 美國 Marines for exercises in the northern city of 達爾文 (Darwin) Companies mentioned：美國、澳洲、法新社、五角大廈、達爾文、西澳州
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Beating Waymo to the punch, Wayve teams up with Uber to enter London's self-driving taxi market Published 2026-09-03 15:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The number of self-driving taxis is “around several dozen” Companies mentioned：Uber、Wayve、谷歌、Google、Alphabet、Waymo、Lyft、百度、Verne、小馬智行、Pony.ai
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Heavy rain advisories for 17 counties and cities; severe thunderstorms possible in 8 counties and cities, including northern Taiwan Published 2026-09-03 15:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Severe thunderstorms possible in 8 counties and cities, including northern Taiwan Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央社
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Catch sales restricted? 澎湖區漁會 refutes rumors Published 2026-09-03 15:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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60 barrels per fishing boat per day Original 每艘船1天賣40桶魚 Companies mentioned：澎湖區漁會、台中魚市場
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Forestry agency captures rare footage of hundred-pace vipers breeding in the wild for the 2nd time in 3 years; new video to be presented internationally in October Published 2026-09-03 15:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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After 38 days of guarding the eggs All 16 snake eggs hatched 15 hatchlings were eaten by red-banded snakes The only one that escaped Companies mentioned：農業部林業及自然保育署、野聲環境生態有限公司
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Stray cat in Pingtung appears to have had its muzzle cut off with a sharp blade; able to eat independently after 1 month of treatment Published 2026-09-03 15:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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After 1 month of treatment Companies mentioned：台灣動物緊急救援小組、高雄市區動物醫院
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Gwangju Biennale restores Taiwan Pavilion name; China announces withdrawal Published 2026-09-03 15:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：光州双年展、国立台湾美术馆、韩联社、光州河正雄美术馆
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Cutting 10% of workforce, Uber's biggest layoffs since pandemic; company doubles down on self-driving taxis Published 2026-09-03 15:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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3,300 employees laid off About $825 million saved Investing more than $10 billion In at least 15 cities Market share has expanded to about 64% Market share down to just 31% Cutting 20% of management positions company-wide Reducing the number of employees across the 7 levels below him in the organizational structure Share of employees working fully remotely cut to about 1% of the workforce Companies mentioned：Uber、谷歌、Waymo、花旗集團、特斯拉、DoorDash、YipitData
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民進黨: Taipei is the only one of the 6 special municipalities that has not prioritized military families' children for public childcare Published 2026-09-03 15:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Only 台北市, Chiayi City, Yilan County, Hualien County and Taitung County, 5 counties and cities, have yet to be included Companies mentioned：民進黨、教育部、國民黨、台北市、蔣萬安、國防部、空軍司令部、三軍總醫院、松山分院
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Technology stocks slide, dragging Taiwan stocks lower in late trading; index falls 307 points and slips below 46000 Published 2026-09-03 15:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The weighted index ended down 307.06 points Closed at 45857.66 points Trading volume: NT$946.271 billion Market heavyweight 台積電 closed at NT$2390 Up NT$5 A gain of 0.21% Electronics heavyweight 聯發科 closed at NT$4340 Gained 1.52% 台達電 closed at NT$1760 Gained 1.73% 鴻海 turned lower to close at NT$247.5 Fell 1.39% 日月光投控 closed unchanged at NT$589 Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、聯電、南亞科、欣興、南電、國巨、力積電、大立光、台塑、台化、台塑化、華碩、旭隼、玉晶光、台新投顧、台新台灣中小主動式ETF基金
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Service members bring smiles to children at Taipei Veterans General Hospital with a performance as courageous wizards Published 2026-09-03 15:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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This was his 5th time taking part in the event Companies mentioned：国防部、台北荣总、政战学院、军备局205厂
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Heavy rain causes NT$77.245 million in agricultural losses in Kaohsiung, with wax apples suffering the most Published 2026-09-03 15:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Cumulative agricultural losses reached NT$77.245 million Wax apples affected across 80.00 hectares Losses totaled NT$18.264 million Guavas affected across 201.35 hectares Losses totaled NT$16.959 million Papayas affected across 58.23 hectares Losses totaled NT$12.604 million Kaohsiung's total rainfall in August: 1712 millimeters Companies mentioned：高雄市、高雄市府農業局
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Supplemental budget subsidies for 中油 and 台電; ministry says they will help stabilize gas and electricity prices Published 2026-09-03 15:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Executive Yuan approved a NT$607.63 billion supplemental budget for measures including stabilizing the cost of living, post-disaster reconstruction and national defense. A large portion will go to 中油 and 台電 to freeze or slow increases in oil, gas and electricity prices, easing the burden on households.
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Expenditure budget: NT$607.63 billion Measures to stabilize the cost of living amid the Middle East conflict: NT$187.5 billion NT$101.4 billion in subsidies for 中油 to freeze or slow increases in gasoline, diesel and natural gas prices NT$8.4 billion in subsidies for 中油 and 台塑 to freeze or slow increases in household liquefied petroleum gas prices NT$71.1 billion in subsidies for 台電 to freeze electricity price increases NT$233.8 billion in capital injections International oil prices once peaked at around US$144 a barrel Gasoline prices in Taiwan could rise to NT$45 per liter The price of bottled gas could rise by NT$200 Companies mentioned：中油、台電、台塑
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帆宣 has order visibility through 2028, with construction underway in Japan and Germany Published 2026-09-03 15:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Current orders on hand total NT$135.1 billion Companies mentioned：帆宣、台積電、Mennens Cleanroom Cranes、荷蘭無塵室吊裝設備廠
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Claimed to be hauling waste but actually dumping it: 34 Kaohsiung operators charged over illegal soil dumping Published 2026-09-03 15:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 34 operators and others were indicted Soil dumped in 1938 truckloads The soil volume was about 18,600 cubic meters Illegal gains totaled more than NT$62.66 million Companies mentioned：高雄小港機場立體停車場、高雄市左營區社會住宅新建統包工程、營建剩餘土石方資訊服務中心
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Pentagon troop deployments extended; US-Iran conflict could drag on until 2027 Published 2026-09-03 15:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The US military maintains a deployment of 50,000 troops in the region 19 warships deployed in the region Companies mentioned：華爾街日報、美軍中央司令部
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September electronics futures fell, while financial futures rose Published 2026-09-03 15:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed at 45857.66 points September electronic futures closed at 2888.90 points Fell 38.70 points Discount of 6.91 points September financial futures closed at 3489.60 points Rose 79 points Premium of 8.01 points Spot electronic shares closed at 2895.81 points Fell 24.95 points Spot financial shares closed at 3481.59 points Rose 74.66 points Original
US-Iran fighting resumes; Trump aides seek to prevent escalation ahead of midterm elections Published 2026-09-03 15:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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November midterm elections More than 2/3 of surveyed 美國 residents Companies mentioned：美國、伊朗、科威特、約旦、巴林、CNBC、路透社、麻薩諸塞大學安模斯特分校、伊朗伊斯蘭共和國廣播電視台
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Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and others convicted of violating the Societies Ordinance; appeal dismissed Published 2026-09-03 15:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Each trustee was fined HK$4,000 NT$15,765 Shih Cheng-wei was fined NT$2,500 Companies mentioned：612人道支援基金、天主教香港教區、香港教區、立法會、嶺南大學
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Applications reopen for pilot hourly migrant worker program, aiming to provide services in all 22 counties and cities Published 2026-09-03 14:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 13 nonprofit organizations across Taiwan provide services The aim is to extend services to all 22 counties and cities Currently, 13 nonprofit organizations provide services in 16 counties and cities across Taiwan Original 全國服務縣市覆蓋率破7成 Service hours surpass 100,000 The plan’s cumulative number of service users also surpassed the 10,000 mark Companies mentioned：勞動部、勞動力發展署、中央社
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September Taiwan stock index futures fell 328 points Published 2026-09-03 14:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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September Taiwan index futures closed at 45837 points, down 328 points Taipei stocks fell 307.06 points at the close today Closed at 45857.66 points Trading value totaled NT$946.271 billion September futures: 46165 points October futures: 46365 points September Taiwan index futures closed at 45837 points Trading volume: 52,744 contracts October futures closed at 45997 points Fell 368 points Trading volume: 253 contracts Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
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President: 台肥’s diversified development is inseparable from agricultural modernization and economic development Published 2026-09-03 14:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The share of Taiwan’s agricultural exports going to China has continued to decline, from 20.5% in 2015 to 11.5% last year In 2010, 83.8% of Taiwan’s overseas investment went to China Last year, the figure was just 3.7% Taiwan’s defense budget next year will remain above 3% of GDP Reaching NT$1.1225 trillion Next year, Taiwan’s overall budget for public infrastructure and economic development will also reach nearly NT$1 trillion NT$5,000 per person per month for everyone aged 0 to 18 An AI dividend of NT$10,000 will be issued to each person Original 中央政府明年給予地方政府的總經費高達1兆3000多億元 Companies mentioned：台肥、台灣肥料
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Tens of millions of US and Canadian driver’s license records offered for sale on the dark web in what could be North America’s largest data breach Published 2026-09-03 14:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Tens of millions of driver’s licenses Millions of other identity documents Hundreds of thousands of medical records Companies mentioned：FBI、路透社、Brian Krebs、Nexus、Infoblox、Zach Edwards、IDScan.net
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Taiwan stocks fell 307.06 points Published 2026-09-03 14:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed down 307.06 points at 45857.66 points Fell 0.67% Trading value totaled NT$946.271 billion The weighted index opened at 46325.48 points Reached an intraday high of 46517.45 points Hit a low of 45839.36 points The index excluding financial stocks stood at 40853.08 points Fell 381.32 points Ceramics stocks fell 1.49% Food stocks fell 0.83% Petrochemical stocks fell 3.43% Textile stocks Companies mentioned：友達、群創、主動中信台灣收益、群益臺灣加權正2、華邦電、翔耀、鴻名、暉盛-創、盟立、現觀科、訊芯-KY、南電、吉祥全、嘉基、尖點
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