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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 740 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 94 items from 6 sources.
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In the AI era, answers are readily available, but the wisdom to ask the right questions and judge the answers is increasingly valuable. First-principles thinking has become a key survival skill for humans seeking to resist AI-driven mediocrity.
In traditional Taiwanese funerals, the “dou” carried by family members at the front of the procession holds items such as the deceased’s spirit tablet, incense and mourning staff. It symbolizes the deceased’s status and represents the continuation of the family lineage. Originally a measure for rice in an agrarian society, the dou gradually became an important object in funeral rites.
The New Taipei City Government continues to provide Mid-Autumn Festival consolation payments to elderly former miners, at NT$2,000 per person. Eligibility is limited to people aged 65 and older, or Indigenous people aged 55 and older. The program has benefited more than 90,000 people in total, with payments exceeding NT$190 million, demonstrating respect for historical workers.
In September, the government will launch multiple subsidy and lottery programs tied to exercise, pets, travel and driving records. People can receive support worth up to 6,700 yen, with the programs aimed at supporting household livelihoods and stimulating domestic demand.
Volkswagen is considering cutting tens of thousands of jobs to ensure its survival because production costs in Germany are too high. Internal data show that the Tianjin plant’s costs are just one-fourth of Germany’s, highlighting a global cost imbalance.
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the proper way to store white rice. Refrigeration is recommended after opening to prevent rice weevils.
Demand for dehumidifiers has surged in southern Taiwan after days of heavy rain. LG’s 19-liter dual-inverter model has sold more than 10,000 units, and a government subsidy can save buyers up to NT$1,200 per unit, spurring a buying rush.
Companies mentioned：LG、日立、Panasonic、HERAN禾聯、486團購、Yahoo奇摩購物、特力屋
Taiwanese entertainer Five Bears was arrested for pouring oil on the Buddha Footprint Stone, a national treasure at Yakushiji Temple in Nara, Japan. She was released after paying a fine of 500,000 yen and issued a public apology. The incident highlights cultural differences and the importance of protecting cultural property.
According to meteorologist Wu Derong, weather in Taiwan is changing under the influence of the northeast monsoon, with intermittent rain continuing in the north and east. The path of the light typhoon Korowang is also being closely watched, making future monitoring important.
Original復華台灣科技優息ETF（00929）宣布9月配息0.38元，連續三個月創歷史新高，年化配息率達15.6%，累計報酬率71%，填息勝率逾7成，顯示其在高息與資本利得上的雙重優勢。
Companies mentioned：華碩、微星、大立光、輝達、聯發科、台積電、廣達、聯詠、台灣大、聯強
As the Kuomintang struggles in Taiwan's 2026 local elections, party chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's position is instead growing stronger. Anti-Cheng factions are hoping for a defeat but are concerned about the risk of a split in the opposition.
An executive at 蔡司グループ estimated that it would take China about 15 years to develop EUV lithography machines, citing technological delays and the impact of export controls. The technological edge of ASML and 蔡司グループ stands out.
Companies mentioned：ASML、蔡司グループ、The Information
Rising power demand from AI data centers has caused a shortage of natural gas turbines. Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX will develop its own turbines and aims to cut the timeline by 18 months, but experts are skeptical because of the technical challenges.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、Dyson、MUFG
At the G20 finance ministers’ meeting, the U.S. urged countries to pressure China to let the renminbi appreciate and reduce imports of Chinese goods, but China is unlikely to accept. Trade imbalances have become a focus, and the course of a future trade war is being closely watched.
Companies mentioned：G20、美國財政部、歐盟
Taiwan stocks temporarily surged more than 700 points amid expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve would freeze rate hikes. Led by electronics and AI-related shares, the market recovered to the 4万6千-point range.
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、廣達、聯電、台達電、日月光、仁寶、緯創、英業達、和碩、緯穎、雙鴻、奇鋐、健策、建準、國巨、禾伸堂、金山電、信昌電、華新科、雷科、天二科技、大毅、聚鼎、凱美
Originalモルガン・スタンレーの戦略家は、17兆円規模の日銭売りポジションが155円割れで反転するリスクを警告。円高が加速し、142円まで急落する可能性がある。
Companies mentioned：モルガン・スタンレー、GPIF、日本銀行
Dell shares hit a record high on strong earnings, and CEO Michael Dell’s wealth has increased by more than $101 billion in 2026, second only to Musk. The gains reflect booming demand for AI servers and an acceleration in corporate digital transformation.
Companies mentioned：Broadcom、Bloomberg
Former President Donald Trump said European countries should be asked to repay the costs of military aid to Ukraine, arguing that the burden on the United States is excessive.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance urged the Fed to cut interest rates to ease housing costs. Tensions between the administration and the central bank have become more pronounced, fueling concerns about the independence of monetary policy.
Companies mentioned：Federal Reserve (Fed)、Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)
SpaceX's market capitalization has returned to 2 trillion dollars for the first time in 2 months, as investors applauded its strengthened AI infrastructure. Expectations for coordination with Tesla's Cybercab have also helped restore investor confidence.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Microsoft、Tesla、NVIDIA
U.S. automaker Tesla has begun operating its driverless EV, the Cybercab, in Austin and will hold its first public display in China from mid-September. There are currently no plans to sell it; the aim is to present its technology and design.
Companies mentioned：Tesla
街口投信 will begin offering its new ETF, “00992B,” focused on non-investment-grade bonds, on September 14. Centered on short-term bonds, it aims to provide high dividends and offers credit-risk diversification. Against the backdrop of rapid growth in Taiwan's domestic bond ETF market, it is attracting attention as a cash-flow tool for individual investors.
Companies mentioned：街口投信
Originalモルガン・スタンレーは、2017年以来初の全球銅鉱山生産の年間減少を予測。供給制約が銅価格上昇を後押しする可能性があり、投資家の注目が高まっている。
Companies mentioned：モルガン・スタンレー、Codelco、Freeport-McMoRan、Cochilco、ベライド
ChatGPT, Claude and Grok all experienced service outages lasting about 4 hours at the same time. An Azure disruption may have been a factor, highlighting the vulnerability of a society dependent on AI.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、SpaceXAI、Google、Microsoft
Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to the possibility of a peace deal with Ukraine, easing concerns about grain exports. Chicago wheat futures fell more than 2%.
Lululemon reported earnings below market expectations and lowered its annual outlook. With a new CEO set to take office, the company faces weak performance and the challenge of rebuilding its brand strategy, sending its shares sharply lower.
Companies mentioned：Nike、Levi's、Disney、Alo、Vuori
On September 4, 2026, NVIDIA announced the RTX Spark, featuring its Blackwell architecture, extending AI processing to PCs. Markets reacted to the release of GPT-6 Astra and U.S. employment data. AI leadership has once again concentrated around NVIDIA.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Micron Technology、SanDisk、OpenAI、Lenovo、Acer
Preliminary August 2026 sales figures for major Taiwanese companies were released, with 南亜科 leading with annual revenue growth of 560.9%. Strong performance in the semiconductor and telecommunications industries stood out.
Companies mentioned：南亜科、太子、明泰、南電、慧洋-KY、中天
The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to deliver better performance thanks to an increase in the L2 cache and GPU cores in the next-generation A20 Pro chip. The information comes from supply-chain leaks and has not been confirmed by Apple.
Companies mentioned：Apple
OpenAI announced GPT-6 Astra, which can autonomously operate browsers and software. At the same time, concerns about security risks are growing.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Hugging Face、Playco
Chinese memory manufacturers are rapidly expanding in the DRAM and NAND markets, threatening the market shares of Micron and SanDisk. The growth is driven by rising AI demand and increased production backed by the Chinese state.
Companies mentioned：Micron Technology、SanDisk、Palantir、SpaceX、Tesla、Samsung Electronics、SK Hynix、Tencent、ChangXin Memory Technologies、Yangtze Memory Technologies
SpaceXAI has launched a 2-week free trial of Grok Bot for businesses. As a “digital colleague” that can perform tasks autonomously, the AI can be used across a wide range of departments, including sales, recruiting and finance.
Companies mentioned：SpaceXAI、Legora、Supermicro (SMCI-US)、ServiceTitan (TTAN-US)、Cursor
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Companies mentioned：安基生技、FDA
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Companies mentioned：每日益刻