Tree falls in parking lot in Taipei's Da'an District, damaging 4 cars and injuring no one; cleanup completed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A tree fell in a private parking lot on Qingtian Street in Taipei after heavy afternoon rain, damaging 4 cars. No one was injured, and traffic has returned to normal.
Central News Agency reported the results of Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115214: the winning numbers were 22, 23, 19, 18 and 34. The winning numbers for 3-digit and 4-digit lotteries were also announced.
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The winning numbers for Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115214 are 22, 23, 19, 18 and 34
The winning number for the 3-digit lottery is 557
The winning number for the 4-digit lottery is 6129
Joint statement with diplomatic allies including Palau vows to protect peace in the Pacific; Lin Chia-lung: We will face challenges together
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended a dialogue conference in Palau and issued a joint statement with Palau, the Marshall Islands and Tuvalu to safeguard peace, stability and prosperity in the Pacific. He emphasized Taiwan’s pragmatic approach to cooperation.
National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center: About 1,000 landlords have yet to submit registration forms for the Hermit Crab social housing transition
柯建銘 says 高虹安's degree was revoked; 高虹安 denies it and is considering legal action
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party legislator 柯建銘 alleged that Hsinchu Mayor 高虹安's doctoral degree was revoked over plagiarism. 高虹安's camp denied the claim and is considering filing a lawsuit, as the controversy sparks an election storm.
世界氣象組織 warns current El Niño may be the strongest in 40 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the ongoing El Niño could be the strongest in the past 40 years. It could make 2024 the hottest year on record and risk triggering extreme weather, including floods and droughts.
欣興 investigated over alleged origin laundering, so why did 南電 plunge? Expert reveals why foreign investors are abandoning the stock: forced selling due to this factor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
AI-related stocks including 南電 and 欣興 plunged amid foreign investors’ selling. Money-market factors, production-site investigations and share sales by parent companies were cited as causes. The impact on earnings over the medium to long term is considered limited.
Executive Yuan proposes the largest supplementary budget on record; 陳智菡 slams it, asking “On what grounds?”: Does a capital injection into 中油 count as a major incident?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's Executive Yuan approved a record-high supplementary budget of NT$607.6 billion. People First Party's 陳智菡 questioned whether a capital injection into 中油 and drone purchases meet the requirements of the Budget Act, accusing the government of misusing public funds.
Nvidia's $12.9 billion acquisition of “the GitHub of AI” sends NBA star 杜蘭特's profits soaring
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Nvidia’s acquisition of AI model platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion is part of a strategy to protect the company’s independence while accelerating the open AI ecosystem. NBA player Durant’s massive gains also drew attention.
Honda's all-new ZR-V e:HEV opens preorders at NT$1.229 million! The 184-horsepower hybrid crossover launches on September 15
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Honda Taiwan has launched preorders for its all-new ZR-V e:HEV hybrid SUV at NT$1.229 million, with sales beginning September 15. The move strengthens its competitiveness in the million-dollar SUV market and reflects a focus on trends toward youthful styling and high performance.
Could traveling to mainland China without registering in advance bring a NT$50,000 fine? 梁文傑 firmly defends travelers' rights: “There is absolutely no compulsion”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Tourism Administration has required travel agencies to encourage travelers going individually to mainland China to register their itineraries in advance, with fines of up to NT$50,000 for violations. Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said individuals would not be forced to register if they refused.
國泰人壽's “Future Health Day” arrives on 9/24, bringing together cross-sector partners to explore ways to extend healthy life expectancy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
國泰人壽 will hold “Future Health Day” on September 24, 2026, bringing together resources from industry, government, medicine and international partners to explore ways to extend healthy life expectancy. It will also release the “2026 Policyholder Health Report.”
Kaohsiung's 115年 autumn ceremony at the Military Martyrs' Shrine draws a thousand people to remember fallen heroes; centralized burning promoted as part of net-zero memorial practices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung City held its autumn memorial ceremony at the Military Martyrs’ Shrine, attended by about 1,000 bereaved family members and members of the public. To reduce environmental impact, it held a centralized burning of joss paper and promoted online memorial rites.
Bessent publicly calls out Takaichi Sanae, blasting her “reflationary” policies: Japan's fiscal and monetary policies could affect the United States
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent criticized the Takaichi Sanae administration’s “reflation” policy at the G20 and called for fiscal and monetary policies to be scaled back. The concerns stem from potential spillover effects on long-term U.S. interest rates.
Can Hou You-yi bring out young voters for Lee Chuan with “one sentence”? 郭正亮 reveals who helped him before
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Polling for the New Taipei mayoral election shows 蘇巧慧 and Lee Chuan with similar support. 郭正亮 said Lee Chuan is weak among young voters and needs Hou You-yi's help on the campaign trail to boost support.
Which ETF “makes money but gets no love”? 阮慕驊 reveals this unlucky fund's 70% return over 8 months, with distributions continuing to rise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In Taiwan’s high-dividend ETF market, investor numbers are falling even as unrealized gains exceed 45%. In particular, 00929 recorded a 70% return while 116,000 investors exited. Ruan Mu-hua analyzed the structural factors.
Would winning 6 counties and cities in 2026 count as a victory for the DPP? 黃暐瀚 reveals 4 indicators to watch: This major Green figure will surely give it everything
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ahead of Taiwan’s 2026 local elections, the Democratic Progressive Party is said to have won by taking 6 counties and cities, while the Kuomintang is seen as losing ground despite holding 14. Huang Wei-han outlined 4 indicators to watch.
Architects’ support association established! Su Chiao-hui proposes an urban renewal bureau, AI-assisted reviews and construction cost reforms to accelerate urban renewal in New Taipei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui has established an architects’ support association and proposed setting up a dedicated urban renewal bureau, introducing AI-assisted reviews and reforming construction costs to improve the efficiency of urban renewal. The move brings together professional expertise and strengthens urban safety and development.
Buy high in Taiwan stocks and get hit the next day? This ETF hits a record high against the trend. Market expert: It helps keep your assets safe
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks have repeatedly plunged after investors chased prices higher, but one ETF has bucked the trend to hit a record high. Experts say its asset-protection features make it suitable for the current market environment.
The world’s only concert dedicated to wheelchair users has been held for 12 years! Chang Cheng-chieh joins 中鋼、高美館 for “Challenge the Limits” on 9/26
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Cellist Chang Cheng-chieh has teamed up with 中鋼集團 and 高美館 to hold the 12th “Challenge the Limits” concert, designed specifically for wheelchair users. Combining classical music and circus arts, it creates an immersive, barrier-free experience with significant social value.
Promoting food safety and business integrity: Miaoli County invites food businesses to join efforts to build a food safety shield
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Miaoli County Government held a food safety and ethical business forum for food businesses. Experts explained legal responsibilities and labeling rules, aiming to raise awareness among industry operators.
Nantou County’s 115 academic year first-semester elementary and junior high school principals’ conference opens with a Thao blessing ceremony
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Nantou County held an elementary and secondary school principals’ conference at Sun Moon Lake to promote education reform under the theme “Healthy and Friendly, Enthusiastic Collaborative Learning.” The deputy county magistrate pledged support and praised the diverse educational achievements.
Trump boasts that tariffs revived the U.S. auto industry! Experts use data to rebut the president: costs surge as output and employment plunge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former President Trump claims his tariff policy saved the U.S. auto industry, but experts have countered with data. Rising costs and declines in production and employment have become clear, threatening North America’s competitiveness.
Companies mentioned：Ford、General Motors、Stellantis、Royal Bank of Canada、AutoForecast Solutions
Bringing healthy eating to Nantou’s indigenous communities: County health bureau holds nutrition classes in Indigenous areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Nantou County Public Health Bureau held a nutrition class for older adults in Indigenous communities under the theme “Soft Foods for Tribal Communities, Nutrition for Renewed Vitality.” It taught ways to prepare soft meals for people with declining chewing ability, aiming to improve nutritional intake.
Vegetable prices soar after torrential rain! 全聯 cuts prices on 16 varieties for a “limited 7 days”; 愛買 adds a buy-one-get-one-free offer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Heavy rain has driven up vegetable prices in Taiwan, prompting 全聯 and 愛買 to introduce limited-time discounts and buy-one-get-one-free promotions to stabilize prices. The measures aim to support household budgets and stabilize supply.
JFK model changes her name to run against 佀廣洋! 小商人 reveals an outrageous new move, repeating the same tactic that once won a council seat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Online personality “小商人” has put forward JKF model Angela寶7, who changed her name to “王妃天崩開局穿越整頓霸凌者佀廣洋,” to run for Taoyuan City Council against 佀廣洋, who has been embroiled in a bullying controversy. The move repeats the same strategy that led to a successful run for Chiayi City Council 4 years ago, drawing widespread attention from the public and online.
“Captain Marvel” arrives at the election commission! Huang Shu-mei registers as a superhero, announcing an independent bid to return to the Sanmin District race
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Huang Shu-mei, a former four-term Kaohsiung city councilor, registered for the election dressed as “Captain Marvel.” Running as an independent, she is returning to the Sanmin District race and emphasizing service to the public beyond party lines. The move has attracted attention and presents an unconventional political image.
Sanmin has more than 64,000 one-person households, the most in Kaohsiung. Cheng Meng-ju: Sunlight and pedestrian access must not be compromised in the Fudingjin North urban renewal project
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Sanmin District in Kaohsiung has more than 64,000 one-person households, the most in the city. Councilor Cheng Meng-ju called for the Fudingjin North Barracks urban renewal project to fulfill its public-benefit commitments, including a senior day-care center and pedestrian setbacks, without watering them down. The issue highlights the need for urban planning to respond to social change.
Honoring loyalty, courage and righteousness: Changhua County holds its autumn ceremony for the war dead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Changhua County held its autumn memorial ceremony for the fallen, honoring the achievements of those killed in action and those who died in the line of duty, and emphasizing the importance of passing on their spirit of loyalty and courage to the next generation.
After 12 years serving on Lu Shiow-yen’s team, 吳宗學 becomes a “dapper chef” and joins 阿添師 to register with a policy platform
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung City council candidate 吳宗學 registered with the support of Mayor Lu Shiow-yen and councilor 陳成添. Adopting a “dapper chef” image, he presented a menu of five key policy proposals, highlighting 12 years of municipal experience and ties to local communities.
許育璿 registers to run for Beitun council seat, proposing solutions to congestion on Taiwan’s Provincial Highway 74 and an extension of the Green Line to Dakeng
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
許育璿 registered to run for a Taichung City council seat in Beitun District, proposing measures to ease congestion on Taiwan’s Provincial Highway 74 and extend the Green Line MRT to Dakeng. A member of 江啟臣’s team, he emphasized using hands-on service experience to advance local development, with a strong focus on issues affecting residents’ daily lives.
Promotional Video ① for 『モンスターハンターワイルズ：アセンダンス』 unveiled! Latest information revealed, including new monsters: the bird wyvern アラケータ, the Elder Dragon グンドラージャ, and the defensive stronghold マドイ!
[AI is eroding students’ thinking skills] Zosu president 山本康二 and 令和の虎’s 榊󠄀原清一 deliver a no-holds-barred critique of presentations at the 4th Yamamoto School! They offer heartfelt guidance—“Don’t start a business if you don’t intend to make people happy”—and explain the thinking skills needed in the age of AI!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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He is also active as an influencer with more than 500,000 followers
SNS marketing services provided to more than 500 companies
A track record of using social media for recruitment to attract more than 12,000 prospective employees
Partnered with 1.4 million influencers and more than 10,000 general monitors
Working every day toward building a company with an average annual salary of 30 million yen
株式会社プエンテ launches “Minimal Music Maker,” a web service that automatically generates minimalist music using Conway’s Game of Life and Euler’s identity, without relying on generative AI
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
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Save up to 30 patterns for free
Pro plan: 980 yen per month
The Pro plan lets users save up to 300 items
More than 18 instrument sounds, including xylophone, ocarina, and koto
A production from a company filled with smiles! The cast of the play 『いつかアイツに会いに行く-BEYOND THE MOON-』 gives it their all in a sweat-soaked “road movie play,” now underway!
【SAMANSA】Announces its lineup of new short films for the first week of September! From a tense short about a woman making an “abnormal demand” on a date to a drama about boys wrestling with loneliness—3 short films you won’t want to miss this week
Sept. 17, 2026 (Thu.) | “A must-see for driver recruiters! 5 times the applications at half the application cost!? An in-depth seminar on recruitment updates by media channel” to be held | 株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング
Notice of change to the release date of the “Sperro SV Jacket”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
アメアスポーツジャパン and アークテリクス have postponed the release of the “Sperro SV Jacket” from Sept. 4 to 11. The delay is due to late inventory arrivals, and a related event will also be held under a new name.
Waller’s words rescue U.S. bonds! Fed rate-hike bets cool as 2-year yield briefly tumbles 7 basis points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Treasuries rallied and the 2-year yield plunged after Federal Reserve Board member Waller signaled a pause in rate hikes in September. Market expectations for rate hikes receded, and the dollar weakened.
U.S. stocks open higher as Fed Governor Waller signals patience; major indexes rise and Treasury yields retreat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks rose, with major indexes performing solidly. Investors welcomed Federal Reserve Board member Waller’s signal that rate hikes could be paused.
Big trouble for Apple! App tracking rules trigger lawsuit as developers seek US$2.7 billion in damages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apple is facing a £2 billion class-action lawsuit in the UK over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature. Developers allege it abused its market power and criticize the rules as unfairly favoring Apple’s own advertising.
Fed’s September decision looms! Waller leans toward holding steady, but a slightly hotter CPI could turn him hawkish
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Federal Reserve Board member Waller said the decision on whether to raise rates in September would depend on August inflation data. Attention is mounting in the markets as the possibility of a policy shift emerges.
Survey: German companies face mounting competitive pressure from China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
66% of German companies feel competitive pressure from China, rising to 83% in the industrial sector. A DIHK survey highlighted growing trade imbalances and domestic cost challenges.
From GPUs to open-source AI platforms! Nvidia spends US$12.9 billion to acquire Hugging Face
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Nvidia announced it would acquire Hugging Face for US$12.9 billion, marking a strategic shift from AI hardware supplier toward control of models and the developer ecosystem, with major implications for the AI industry.
上詮 invests NT$1.538 billion to expand FAU production line, with deliveries of 3.2T products set to begin in Q3 based on customer demand
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan optical communications component maker 上詮 is investing ¥1.538 billion to expand its FAU production line and will begin shipping 3.2T products in the third quarter of 2026. The move comes amid demand from AI data centers.
New 智寶 title in the Lollipop Chainsaw series to be unveiled for the first time at Tokyo Game Show
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
智寶（7824-TW）announced that a new title in the Lollipop Chainsaw series, developed in partnership with Japan’s Dragami Games, will be unveiled for the first time at Tokyo Game Show 2026, with a playable demo available. The move strengthens Taiwan-Japan cooperation in the game industry and is drawing strong interest from fans and the market.
佳世達 August revenue rises 12% year on year; subsidiary 羅昇 accelerates push into advanced semiconductor process applications
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
佳世達’s August revenue rose 12% year on year. Its subsidiary 羅昇 joined 資騰科技 and 光陽光電 at SEMICON Taiwan to target advanced semiconductor processes and AI thermal management, advancing mass-production applications for CPO and silicon photonics. The move highlights the group’s ability to integrate technology amid AI-driven growth.
Is Taiwan’s hot stock market giving fraud rings a boost? Reports of scam ads edged up in Q2, prompting the FSC to order the TWSE to step up monitoring
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The active Taiwan stock market contributed to a slight rebound in reports of investment scam ads in the second quarter of 2025, and the Financial Supervisory Commission has directed the Taiwan Stock Exchange to step up monitoring. The main scams still involve luring victims by text message, fake platforms, impersonation and cryptocurrency schemes.
Another culprit behind the Treasury selloff! Rising “mysterious rate” signals high rates could become the new normal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As U.S. Treasury yields rise, some say AI investment and growing government debt may be structurally pushing up the natural rate of interest (R-star). This may point to a new normal for interest rates and affect investment strategies.
全新’s August revenue rose 71.16% year over year, setting a new monthly high; indium phosphide product orders are fully booked through year-end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan semiconductor maker 全新 posted an 71.16% year-on-year increase in August sales, setting a new monthly record. The rise was driven by growing demand for indium phosphide products for AI data centers and stable material supplies. Orders are fully booked through the end of the year, signaling a shift in its business structure.
Support for building data centers in the United States no longer appeals to voters; even Republicans have turned against it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
With the U.S. election approaching, opposition to data centers has become a political issue. Republicans have also begun calling for tighter regulation, sharpening the clash between economic growth and the burden on households.
The 4萬6 level gives way as foreign investors continue selling, dumping NT$48.1 billion worth of stocks and cutting exposure to memory shares; they add to panel makers and shipping stocks against the trend
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks fell below 4萬6, with foreign investors posting net sales of NT$48.1 billion. Memory stocks came under heavy selling, while panel and shipping stocks attracted buying against the trend. Market signals were mixed.
Cybercab to be officially unveiled tonight! Morgan Stanley: This event is far more significant than previous ones, with Robotaxi fleet expansion the biggest highlight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Tesla will officially unveil Cybercab on October 3 U.S. time. モルガン・スタンレー says the scale-up of its driverless fleet will be key to its stock valuation.
TISA marks its first anniversary, with assets topping NT$21 billion; the Financial Supervisory Commission is coordinating across agencies to advance the second stage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan’s Individual Investor Savings Account (TISA) has surpassed 240,000 accounts and ¥21 billion in assets on the 1st anniversary of its launch. The Financial Supervisory Commission is considering expanding policy incentives for the program’s second phase, as efforts to help the public prepare for retirement continue.