# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-04 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 6 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 361 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 236 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 三 major institutional investors net buy NT$62.872 billion in Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:04:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040167.aspx
- anchor: #n2483271

Facts:
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors, investment trusts and dealers among the 三 major institutional investors all posted net buying, for a combined NT$62.872 billion
- Taiwan stocks rose 693.47 points today
- Closed at 46,551.13 points
- Trading value: NT$825.626 billion
- Dealers recorded net purchases of NT$6.37 billion
- Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$289 million
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net purchases of NT$56.213 billion

## India launches its first geostationary imaging satellite; space agency says it is not a spy satellite

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:04:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609040166.aspx
- anchor: #n2483272
- Companies mentioned: 印度太空研究組織、新德里電視台、印度經濟時報

India successfully launched its first geostationary imaging satellite, EOS-05. The satellite is intended to provide real-time imagery for agriculture and disaster management. Officials describe it as a strategic data-gathering tool and deny that it is a spy satellite.

Facts:
- EOS-05 weighs more than 2,300 kilograms
- It will eventually operate in geostationary orbit about 36,000 kilometers from Earth

## Puli, Nantou, lays roots in environmental education, turning schoolchildren into little sustainability ambassadors at home

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:03:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040165.aspx
- anchor: #n2483267
- Companies mentioned: 埔里鎮公所、鎮立幼兒園、鎮立圖書館

Facts:
- Borrow 30 books
- Limited to 100

## Heavy rain in Taipei; 3 Keelung River floodgates to close from 2 p.m.

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:56:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040164.aspx
- anchor: #n2483203
- Companies mentioned: 台北市交通局、北市停車管理工程處

Facts:
- To close from 2 p.m. today

## Australia sends drone experts to assist with Nepal floods, concerned for the safety of 36 citizens

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:56:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040163.aspx
- anchor: #n2483204
- Companies mentioned: 澳洲災害應變專家、尼泊爾政府、新南威爾斯州消防與救援局、澳洲聯邦警察、澳洲廣播公司

Facts:
- 36 Australian citizens
- More than 1,200 people killed
- More than 5,000 people missing
- 583 are foreign citizens
- 15-member disaster relief response team
- 7 disaster victim identification experts from 澳洲聯邦警察
- 2 citizens safe

## 長榮海運 builds smart, low-carbon cold chain, targeting global fresh-produce market

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:55:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040162.aspx
- anchor: #n2483205
- Companies mentioned: 長榮海運

Facts:
- About 58,000 refrigerated containers

## Blue chips rebound, 國巨 hits limit-up; Taiwan stocks rise 693 points at close, reclaiming the 5-day moving average

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:52:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040161.aspx
- anchor: #n2483120
- Companies mentioned: 国巨、聯発科、台積電、台達電、聯電、南亜科、華邦電、緯創、華碩、欣興、南電、臻鼎-KY、景碩、大毅、華新科、禾伸堂、金山電、立隆電、日電貿、信昌電、鈺邦、奇鋐、双鴻、信驊、川湖、大立光、玉晶光

Taiwan stocks surged 693 points, recovering the five-day moving average. Confidence in AI fundamentals and strength in passive components and other sectors drove the market higher.

Facts:
- The day's gain was 693.47 points.
- Trading value was NT$825.626 billion.
- 国巨はストップ高となった。
- Taishin Securities Investment Advisory forecasts the short-term index will range between 45,000 and 48,000 points.

## Failure to promptly report shortage of essential cancer drug leads to 食藥署 fining pharmaceutical company NT$300,000

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:52:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040160.aspx
- anchor: #n2483121
- Companies mentioned: 凱沛爾藥品有限公司、食藥署、健保署

Facts:
- Fined NT$300,000
- The drug's reported usage for fiscal year 114 was 527 units

## Soil dumped at Zuoying social housing site; National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center says illegal downstream transfer falls outside its regulatory scope

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:50:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040159.aspx
- anchor: #n2483122
- Companies mentioned: 国家住宅及び都市更新中心、建國工程股份有限公司

Illegal dumping of waste was discovered at a social housing construction site in Zuoying District. The National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center said the soil disposal procedures were lawful and that the wrongdoing was by a subcontracted waste handler.

## Free meal program in Indonesia leaves 2,000 students and teachers sick; human rights group urges police investigation

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:47:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040158.aspx
- anchor: #n2483116
- Companies mentioned: 印尼最高人權機構、國家人權委員會、國家營養局、羅盤報、中央社

Facts:
- The program has made 2,000 people ill this week
- About 170 students and teachers in Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi
- More than 1,700 cases have been reported in Central Java, East Java and West Sumatra

## Agriculture's net-zero challenge: Chen Chi-chung says turning carbon sinks into carbon credits faces serious obstacles

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:46:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040157.aspx
- anchor: #n2483117
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、中興大學、環境部

Facts:
- 目前已有2100多萬公噸的自然碳匯能力
- Another 10 million metric tons must be added by 2040
- 農業部門整體每年碳排放量約為650萬噸
- Emissions could approach 7 million metric tons
- Set a 2030 carbon-reduction target of 2.82 million metric tons
- Increase the carbon sink target by 1.369 million metric tons
- Forest cover has reached 67%
- Carbon sink capacity is about 1.4 to 3 times that of common tree species

## 八貫8月營收年增逾6成 戶外與軍工產品出貨翻倍

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:45:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040156.aspx
- anchor: #n2483118
- Companies mentioned: 八貫

Facts:
- August revenue was NT$307 million
- A sharp 62.8% increase from the same period last year
- 八貫's revenue for the first 8 months of this year totaled NT$2.557 billion
- Year-over-year growth was 37.04%
- Outdoor category revenue grew 50% year over year
- Medical category revenue rose 30% year over year
- Military category revenue rose 20% year over year
- Aerospace and marine category revenue rose 12% year over year

## Athletes must pay their own way to compete in canoe polo world championships; association says it never promised all costs would be covered

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:44:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609040155.aspx
- anchor: #n2483119
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國輕艇協會

Facts:
- Each person must pay NT$100,000 to participate
- They must still personally cover nearly NT$60,000 in related expenses, including airfare and accommodation

## Huang Kuo-chang leads Taiwan People's Party's Changhua team in joint candidate registration; Lai Yin-chu will not run for county magistrate

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:43:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040154.aspx
- anchor: #n2483115
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨

Taiwan People's Party Chair Huang Kuo-chang accompanied candidates to register, confirming that Lai Yin-chu will not run for Changhua County magistrate. The party is focusing its election efforts on councilors and representatives and is optimistic about its prospects in Changhua.

## Like Penghu's Happy Slow Travel series kicks off, with grand march as the finale

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:37:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040153.aspx
- anchor: #n2483080
- Companies mentioned: Like澎湖 幸福慢旅、澎湖縣政府、澎湖國家風景區管理處

Facts:
- The Penghu grand march will also head into the headwind across the Penghu Cross-Sea Bridge on Nov. 7
- Limited to 2,000 participants
- 1,000 spots reserved for Penghu residents

## University freshman enrollment declines by an average of 3,400 per year; 大學問: vocational schools may be hardest hit

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:30:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040152.aspx
- anchor: #n2483074
- Companies mentioned: 大學問、教育部

Facts:
- University freshman enrollment declines by an average of 3,400 per year
- Over the 6 academic years from 109 to 114, the number of new students at vocational senior high schools plunged 21.4%
- Over the same period, regular senior high schools saw a decline of just 4.4%
- The number of candidates for the 116 academic year General Scholastic Ability Test fell by 794
- The number of candidates for the Unified Entrance Examination fell by 2,662
- The number of candidates for the 117 academic year Unified Entrance Examination will fall to just 55,091
- There were 79,292 in the 111 academic year
- More than 24,000 have disappeared over 6 years
- 116,465 people
- 114,064 people
- There were still 270,000 in academic year 104
- Enrollment will fall to 205,000 in academic year 114
- Down to 151,000 in academic year 130

## International cultural heritage forum opens; Li Yuan says Taiwan will never be absent from international exchanges

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:28:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609040151.aspx
- anchor: #n2483075
- Companies mentioned: 文化部、文化資產局、國際工業遺產保存委員會、國際文化紀念物與歷史場所委員會、日本工業遺產相關機構、水金九礦業、TICCIH

Facts:
- 2026 Taiwan International Cultural Heritage Forum
- The TICCIH World Congress held in Taipei in 2012
- The Taiwan International Cultural Heritage Forum has been held annually since 2022

## 中火燃氣機組操作許可爭議 藍綠議會交鋒

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:27:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040150.aspx
- anchor: #n2483076
- Companies mentioned: 台灣電力股份有限公司、中央社

The Taichung City Council saw a partisan dispute over the operating permit for gas-fired units at the Taichung power plant. The opposition Kuomintang called for a timeline to phase out coal, while the ruling Democratic Progressive Party expressed concern about the impact on operations.

Facts:
- The Taichung City Government took more than 1 year to issue the construction permit
- 1 gas-fired unit is equivalent to 2.5 coal-fired units

## 基爾喬斯 cleared to return to tennis after serving 1-month ban for cocaine test

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:18:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609040149.aspx
- anchor: #n2482967
- Companies mentioned: 基爾喬斯、國際網球公正調查組織、法新社、世界反禁藥組織、WADA

Facts:
- Has accepted and served a 1-month ban
- The default suspension period was 3 months
- The ban ended on Sept. 3, 2026

## Chen Chi-mai gives Su Chiao-hui a personal briefing on “Kaohsiung, keep moving”; Su says New Taipei can move even faster

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:16:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040144.aspx
- anchor: #n2482965
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨

Su Chiao-hui attended Chen Chi-mai’s book launch and praised his governance achievements in Kaohsiung. She pledged to learn from Chen Chi-mai’s “hurry, hurry, hurry” spirit and use efficient strategies to solve New Taipei’s problems.

Facts:
- Su Chiao-hui attended Chen Chi-mai’s book launch.
- Chen Chi-mai drove an extreme transformation during his tenure as Kaohsiung mayor.
- Su Chiao-hui will apply Chen Chi-mai’s governing spirit in New Taipei City.
- Chen Chi-mai and Su Chiao-hui once worked together at the Executive Yuan.
- 李四川已完成國民黨新北市長參選登記

## Ig Nobel Prizes make their debut; bizarre studies on stealing sugar, cockroach milk and more take top honors.

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:13:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040148.aspx
- anchor: #n2482961
- Companies mentioned: 科學幽默雜誌、CNN、牛津大學、北卡羅來納州雷諾-賴恩大學

Facts:
- The 36th Ig Nobel Prizes
- Recognizing 10 scientific achievements that “first make people laugh, then make them think”
- Cockroach milk has 3 times the calories of cow’s milk.

## Ko Wen-je on Blue-White cooperation in Pingtung: “Don’t engage in confrontation when we can cooperate.”

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:13:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040147.aspx
- anchor: #n2482962
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、國民黨

Facts:
- The only 3 candidates in Pingtung County
- Unveils 6 major policy proposals

## Taiwan People’s Party’s Taoyuan team registers together; plans to invite Chang San-cheng to campaign events

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:12:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040146.aspx
- anchor: #n2482963
- Companies mentioned: 民众党、桃园市選舉委員會

The Taiwan People’s Party’s 4 Taoyuan City councilor candidates have completed registration and will invite Mayor Chang San-cheng to campaign events. The move demonstrates the party’s efforts to establish roots in Taoyuan and its support for Chang’s reelection.

Facts:
- 4 candidates

## 群電8月營收半年新低 記憶體缺料拖累NB電源出貨

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:12:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040145.aspx
- anchor: #n2482964
- Companies mentioned: 群電

群電’s revenue hit a 6-month low in August, weighed down by a memory shortage. Although notebook power supply shipments remained weak, AI servers and satellite power supplies sustained growth momentum, with satellite power supply orders expected to rise significantly in Q4.

Facts:
- August revenue was NT$2.469 billion.
- Down 2.5% month on month
- Down 19.7% year on year
- Revenue for the first 8 months of this year totaled NT$21.227 billion.
- Down 9.9% from the same period last year

## Final policy address: Yao Ching-ling tallies 8 years of slow-growth economy achievements and the nation’s highest birth rate

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:07:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040143.aspx
- anchor: #n2482863
- Companies mentioned: 台東縣政府、花東基金、太平榮家、新建縣立圖書館、東遊季、杉原灣轉型、天后宮

Facts:
- Taitung Expo draws more than 1.04 million visits
- Generated more than NT$2.5 billion in spending
- Taitung’s crude birth rate was 6.06% through July this year.
- Attracted a total of 83.74 million tourist visits
- Generated NT$726.4 billion in business revenue
- YouBike rides totaled 827,659 from December 113 to August this year.
- Taitung City’s wastewater sewer system started from scratch and now serves 3,209 households.
- Connection rate: 17.45%
- 花東基金執行率連續6年突破9成，去年達95.17%
- About 42,463 people aged 65 and older
- 20%
- Long-term care service coverage reached 122.79%.

## Post-70s official Zhu Zhongming named Shanghai acting mayor

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:06:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609040142.aspx
- anchor: #n2482864
- Companies mentioned: 上海市、浙江省財政廳、湖南省、財政部、上海市委、政法委、上海市政府

Facts:
- Zhu Zhongming was born in 1972.
- Joined the Communist Party of China in March 1996

## Elderly man trapped after roof of old one-story house collapses in Chiayi City; firefighters rescue him in time

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:55:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609040141.aspx
- anchor: #n2482799
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義市消防局

Facts:
- 76-year-old man
- 10:16 a.m.
- Lane 850, Minsheng South Road

## September Taiwan stock index futures rise 885 points

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:55:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040140.aspx
- anchor: #n2482800
- Companies mentioned: 台灣期貨交易所

Facts:
- September Taiwan index futures closed at 46,704 points, up 885 points.
- Taipei stocks rose 693.47 points at the close today.
- Closed at 46,551.13 points
- Trading value totaled NT$825.626 billion.
- September Taiwan index futures closed at 46,704 points.
- Trading volume: 49,750 contracts
- October futures closed at 46,886 points.
- Trading volume: 251 contracts

## September electronic and financial futures rise together

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:54:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040139.aspx
- anchor: #n2482801

Facts:
- Up 693.47 points
- Closed at 46,551.13 points
- September electronic futures closed at 2,947.8 points.
- Up 54.65 points
- Premium of 4.7 points
- September financial futures closed at 3,525.2 points.
- Up 31.2 points
- Premium of 2.84 points
- Electronic spot stocks closed at 2,943.1 points.
- Up 47.29 points
- Financial spot stocks closed at 3,522.36 points.
- Up 40.77 points

## Greens: Borrowing falls by NT$90.7 billion after supplementary budget; urge opposition to review it rationally

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:54:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040138.aspx
- anchor: #n2482802
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、行政院、台灣中油

Facts:
- Proposes a supplementary budget of NT$607.6 billion.
- Borrowing is actually NT$90.7 billion lower than planned in the original budget.
- The shortfall between revenue and expenditure also shrinks by NT$125.2 billion.
- Allocates NT$187.5 billion in subsidies for fuel and electricity, public transportation, fertilizers and deep-sea fishing vessels.
- Injects NT$233.8 billion into 台灣中油
- Allocates NT$21.5 billion
- Allocates NT$145.7 billion

## After striking out for the 4th time, he walks away with a pained expression; Shohei Ohtani gets a day off

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:54:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609040137.aspx
- anchor: #n2482725
- Companies mentioned: MLB、洛杉磯道奇、聖路易紅雀

Facts:
- Struck out for the 4th time
- Lost 8-6

## Heavy rain and rising tide prompt level 1 alert and preventive evacuation of students and staff in Wanli, New Taipei

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:53:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040136.aspx
- anchor: #n2482726

Heavy rain and a rising tide affected Wanli District in New Taipei City, prompting the Education Department to activate preventive evacuation procedures. Students and staff from several schools have been safely relocated, with no casualties reported.

## Taiwan stocks rise 693 points on lighter volume, close at 46,551 and return above the 5-day moving average

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:53:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040135.aspx
- anchor: #n2482727
- Companies mentioned: 聯發科、台積電、聯電、國巨、華新科、禾伸堂、金山電、緯創、華碩、廣達、新代、新漢、大銀微、上銀、鈞興、羅昇

Taiwan stocks surged 693 points, led by electronics and financial shares, buoyed by a rebound on Wall Street and reclaiming the 46,000-point mark. Passive components, AI and robotics stocks performed well.

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks closed at 46,551.13 points.
- 台積電收在2410元
- 聯發科上漲1.73%
- 聯電收漲4%

## Hong Kong independent bookstore 獵人書店 faces uncertain future after landlord declines to renew lease

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:50:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609040134.aspx
- anchor: #n2482728
- Companies mentioned: 獵人書店、留下書舍、一拳書館、田園書屋、榆林書店、香港公民黨

Facts:
- The lease expires on Feb. 27, 2027.
- 留下書舍 closed on Aug. 30.
- 田園書屋 announced on July 29 that it would close when its lease expires.
- When its lease expires next April, it will “bring its store operations to a proud close.”

## Taiwan stocks rise 693.47 points

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:47:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040133.aspx
- anchor: #n2482729
- Companies mentioned: 群益、友達、元大、聯電、仁寶、國巨

Taipei stocks surged today, with the weighted index closing at 46,551.13 points, up 1.51%, on trading volume exceeding NT$820 billion.

## Dad gifts land to son and initially pays just NT$10,000 in tax, but is hit with a NT$2.7 million bill 2 months later! Tax bureau reveals the “1 move” that triggered the problem

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161842
- anchor: #n2487991

A father in Hsinchu gifted a small plot of building land and a large area of farmland, then applied to divide the co-owned property in an apparent attempt to avoid land value increment tax. The tax bureau ultimately assessed an additional NT$2.7 million under the principle of taxation based on substance. The case is a warning that the line between tax avoidance and tax evasion is a fine one.

## 又有1地區測速照相拆光光！警方證實「拆除真正原因」：必要時會在插回去

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:50:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161926
- anchor: #n2487992
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府警察局交通大隊、內政部警政署、風傳媒

Facts:
- Fixed speed cameras have been disappearing from several locations.

## CEO reveals why Goldman Sachs abandoned New York; David Solomon says talent and taxes were key

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:42:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161927
- anchor: #n2487993
- Companies mentioned: Texas Stock Exchange

Goldman Sachs is building a new 800,000-square-foot campus in Dallas, expected to open in 2028, reflecting a shift in its U.S. operations driven by talent and tax considerations. CEO David Solomon said growth in New York has stalled, making Dallas a key expansion hub.

## Is New Qing'an 2.0 driving up home prices? 3 major real estate experts make a rare unanimous show of hands: buying a home may become even harder in the future

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:41:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161908
- anchor: #n2487994

A construction company posted an operating loss of ¥4.48 million but made ¥770 million from stock investments, including shares in 台積電. Meanwhile, 3 real estate experts warned of the risk of rising home prices under the New Youth Housing Loan 2.0 policy, and all raised their hands in agreement that prices would rise.

## Breaking: 0050 constituent changes confirmed! 1 new stock added, 世芯-KY removed

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:34:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161923
- anchor: #n2487995
- Companies mentioned: 元大台灣50、富邦台50、藥華藥、世芯-KY

The FTSE Russell Taiwan 50 Index is undergoing its quarterly adjustment, with 藥華藥 added and 世芯-KY removed. The changes take effect after the market closes on Sept. 18 and affect the 元大台灣50 and 富邦台50 ETFs.

## Why shouldn't you sweep the floor at night? Elders say it sweeps away good fortune, but there's actually “1 reason” behind it

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161281
- anchor: #n2487998

The saying that “sweeping the floor at night drives away good fortune” is linked not only to folk beliefs but also to past lighting conditions and practical concerns about safety. It reflects traditional values in Taiwan and Hakka communities, making cultural understanding important today.

## Don't throw away your charging cables or old laptop just yet! Convenience stores' “hidden recycling service” can get you cash, even for broken items

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161808
- anchor: #n2487997
- Companies mentioned: 7-ELEVEN、全家便利商店

Taiwan’s 7-ELEVEN and FamilyMart offer collection services for unwanted 3C devices, which can be exchanged for shopping points. The initiatives, which combine environmental protection with consumer benefits, have drawn attention.

## Don't just buy the “lowest-priced” military equipment anymore! British experts urge London to use blacklists, saying de-Sinicizing supply chains is essential to security

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161911
- anchor: #n2487996
- Companies mentioned: Make UK Defence

British national security experts sharply criticized reliance on China for military procurement and the practice of prioritizing the lowest price. They pointed to national security risks and called for a review of supply chains.

## Pentagon turns to private companies to expand cyber forces as it opens up cyberattack missions, fearing mature AI will lower adversaries' “hacking” costs

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:27:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161920
- anchor: #n2487999

The U.S. Department of Defense signaled that it plans to ask private companies to support offensive hacking operations. The move has drawn attention as a response to the falling cost of cyberattacks amid advances in AI technology.

## Is now the time to buy property on a dip? An investor offers 1 reason to get positioned; home prices may rise by another fifth in the future

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:23:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161905
- anchor: #n2488000

Taiwan’s property market has been derided as the “other woman” after losing funds to the stock market, while government mortgage policies are contributing to an invisible rise in home prices. Experts predict 5 years of being out of favor, but long-term investors still believe in property’s value as a “white moonlight.”

## Homebuyers and renovators, take note: Applications open in September for 115年 housing loan interest subsidies. Apply online or by mail, and don't miss out if eligible

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:17:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161917
- anchor: #n2488001

The Ministry of the Interior's National Land Management Agency will open applications for 115年 housing loan interest subsidies. Subsidies are available for up to 20 years for home purchases and 15 years for renovations, with applications accepted from Sept. 1 to 30. The program can ease the financial burden of buying or renovating a home, and eligible applicants should not miss out.

## Insider reveals why the KMT insisted on nominating Wei Ping-cheng! Wang Hui-mei tearfully tells all: Cheng Li-wun hasn't contacted me since this day

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:15:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161916
- anchor: #n2488002

彰化縣長王惠美公開控訴國民黨中央在縣長提名上缺乏溝通，指主席鄭麗文自5月後斷聯，並透露曾力推劉和然參選未果，引發黨內風暴。

## Domestic HIV infections are up 5% from last year! CDC: Anyone who has engaged in “this behavior” is advised to get tested

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:09:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161913
- anchor: #n2488003

New HIV infections in Taiwan rose 5% year on year. The Centers for Disease Control is concerned about the spread of infections, particularly among young people, and is running a campaign offering free test kits.

## Lihpao and Leofoo Village lose out! The winner of Taiwan's top 10 most fun amusement parks has “plenty of rides, beautiful scenery, a huge park and great food”: Even adults don't want to go home

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:05:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161720
- anchor: #n2488004
- Companies mentioned: 九族文化村、遠雄海洋公園、六福村主題遊樂園、劍湖山世界、西湖渡假村、頑皮世界野生動物園、麗寶樂園、義大遊樂世界、小人國主題樂園、尚順育樂世界

The rankings of Taiwan's theme parks by online buzz for the first half of 2026 are out, with 九族文化村 taking the top spot thanks to its cherry blossom season and cultural experiences. The survey reflects strong consumer interest in parks that combine nature, culture and entertainment.

## What jobs can you do after retirement? Experts reveal “6 side hustles”: Earn cash without age limits or returning to the workforce; suitable for older adults, too

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11159189
- anchor: #n2483206
- Companies mentioned: Kiplinger

A Kiplinger survey found that about half of retirees have experienced spending more than their income. Experts recommend 6 side jobs for people of any age to support the financial independence of middle-aged and older adults.

## From reactive repairs to proactive prevention! Evergreen Marine adopts big data and CA technology to build a low-carbon, sustainable supply chain

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:51:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161907
- anchor: #n2483207

Evergreen Marine showcased smart cold-chain technologies at the 2026 Asia Fruit Logistica, combining IoT with controlled-atmosphere preservation to improve fresh-produce transport and promote low-carbon sustainability. The move strengthens its competitiveness in global cold-chain logistics.

## Are young people most afraid of “choosing the wrong life”? TSMC uses an interactive exhibition to help Gen Z make choices with confidence

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:50:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161904
- anchor: #n2483208

The TSMC Education and Culture Foundation held the 11th interactive exhibition of its Youth Dream Project, using art and conversation to help Gen Z cope with anxiety about making choices and encouraging them to explore themselves and pursue their dreams. The event has social significance.

## Is Taiwan's stock market behaving strangely because of OpenAI GPT-6? Experts reveal why “cold stocks are rallying”: 4 sectors are poised for a turnaround

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:49:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161910
- anchor: #n2483209
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、NVIDIA、TSMC、景碩、欣興電子、南亜電子

Following the announcement of GPT-6, AI-related stocks in Taiwan’s market are undergoing a structural shift from “training” to “inference.” Analysts point to the emergence of 4 fields, including edge computing.

## Unlock the secret behind new Liese ambassador Megan Lai's confident, composed look: New gray-cover gel perfectly covers white roots

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:49:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161903
- anchor: #n2483210
- Companies mentioned: 花王

Japanese hair-color brand Liese has named Taiwanese actress Megan Lai as its ambassador and launched a new gray-cover gel. The product combines innovative technology to naturally cover gray hair while caring for hair, targeting fashion-conscious women.

## After-hours update: Taiwan stocks close up 693 points! Are electronics components becoming a safe haven for funds? “This sector” is in the sights of major investors

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:43:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161889
- anchor: #n2483211
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、聯發科、友達、聯電、仁寶、群創、華邦電、力積電、緯創、南亞科、強茂、南亞

Taiwan stocks closed higher today, with electronic component shares drawing attention as a refuge for funds. The broader market rose 693.47 points, and trading value exceeded NT$825.6 billion, reflecting active market conditions.

## On the brink of a junk-bond crisis! Volkswagen announces cuts of 50,000 jobs and considers closing some German production lines amid overcapacity

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161898
- anchor: #n2483212
- Companies mentioned: Union Investment、S&P、Moody's

Volkswagen has announced another 50,000 job cuts and may close German plants amid financial pressure and market competition, seeking to avoid a downgrade to junk status. The move marks the largest restructuring in its history.

## What happens if you forget to pick up an online order with cash on delivery? Seller takes buyer to court; judge orders compensation for 1 reason, plus 1,500 yuan in legal fees

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161806
- anchor: #n2483214

A Kaohsiung man who failed to pick up tools he ordered online was sued by the seller. The court found that a contract had been formed and ordered him to pay 1,875 yuan and cover 1,500 yuan in legal fees, underscoring that cash on delivery does not provide immunity from liability.

## Why are ghosts always dressed in white, not black? It's not just something movies made up—the image of the “woman in white” has been around for hundreds of years

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161874
- anchor: #n2483213

The East Asian image of the woman ghost in white does not originate in film, but in Japanese ghost paintings from the late 18th century and traditional funeral culture. White is closely associated with death, and the image has a history of more than 200 years.

## Unable to compete with China, Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs and close 4 German plants: How will it persuade unions to back a “major overhaul”?

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:29:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161901
- anchor: #n2483215

Volkswagen announced a major restructuring to address competition in China and U.S. tariffs, including plans to adjust about 50,000 jobs and end production at 4 German factories. The move is a symbolic sign of structural change in the auto industry.

## Latest notice on tomorrow's Sept. 5 work and school closures! Torrential rain batters northern Taiwan, flooding in Keelung and emergency evacuations at 8 New Taipei schools; closure information for all 22 cities and counties

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:26:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161899
- anchor: #n2483216

Severe thunderstorms hit northern Taiwan, causing serious flooding in Keelung, while 8 schools in New Taipei were evacuated as rivers rose rapidly. Despite the severe damage, no work or school closures were announced in any of Taiwan's 22 cities and counties for Sept. 5.

## Get your ID card! All-you-can-eat meals for free if eligible, complimentary beef and seafood, buy one get one free—see all the September restaurant deals across Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:15:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161888
- anchor: #n2483217
- Companies mentioned: 台北凱撒大飯店、台北六福萬怡酒店、台北大倉久和大飯店、JR東日本大飯店台北、台中長榮桂冠酒店、茹曦酒店、台北萬豪酒店、台北美福大飯店、台北花園大酒店、漢來海港餐廳、豐FOOD海陸百匯、夏慕尼新香榭鐵板燒、青花驕、金子半之助、日本橋海鮮丼辻半、品田牧場、金色三麥、饗賓集團、萬客什鍋、瓦城泰國料理、涓豆腐

In September, hotels and restaurants across Taiwan are running numerous discount campaigns. They offer substantial discounts or free services to teachers, people celebrating birthdays, and customers who meet specified name or ID-card criteria. The promotions aim to attract customers.

## Lin Chia-lung reveals he was tailed by “Chinese Communist plainclothes agents” during a visit to Palau! He condemns China's wolf-warrior diplomacy as repugnant

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:14:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161894
- anchor: #n2483218

Taiwan Foreign Minister 林佳龍 disclosed that he was monitored by Chinese plainclothes operatives during a visit to Palau and criticized “wolf warrior diplomacy.” At the PIF, a statement calling for advance notice of ballistic missile tests was adopted, bringing international attention to China’s pressure.

## SEMI Masters Forum》AI power travels from the grid all the way to GPU cores! Infineon: Data center power-supply revenue to double this year

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:05:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161878
- anchor: #n2483219
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Infineon announced that its power-supply business for AI data centers is growing rapidly, with revenue this fiscal year expected to reach 1.6 billion euros, 2 times the year-earlier level. It is expanding production capacity in Germany, Malaysia and Thailand.

## Wafer fabs are just one level away from fully autonomous production! Infineon's Singapore fab reaches Level 4, with AI savings potential of several hundred million euros

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161879
- anchor: #n2483222
- Companies mentioned: 英飛凌科技、Infineon Technologies

英飛凌科技’s Singapore plant has reached Level 4 autonomy, just one step away from fully autonomous Level 5 production. AI applications have the potential to save hundreds of millions of euros, marking a major milestone in the semiconductor industry’s shift to smart factories.

## SEMI Masters Forum》Inference models consume about 100 times the computing power！NVIDIA：AI’s benchmark is shifting from each answer to each completed task

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161883
- anchor: #n2483221

NVIDIA Chief Technology Officer Michael Kagan said at SEMICON Taiwan 2026 that AI advances are shifting the benchmark for computing power from “per 1 answer” to “per 1 completed task.” Reasoning models require 100 times as much computation as before.

## Robots can’t learn gravity in the real world！NVIDIA：Physical AI must first repeatedly make mistakes in digital twins

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161885
- anchor: #n2483220

NVIDIA CTO Michael Kagan stressed that iterative learning in digital twins is essential to developing Physical AI. Because trial and error in the real world is dangerous and inefficient, physical laws must be simulated in virtual environments so systems can learn safely.

## No need to show ID！All-you-can-eat deals offer eligible diners 1,000 yuan in savings，with wagyu and snow crab on the menu；September restaurant deals across Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161669
- anchor: #n2482806
- Companies mentioned: 漢來美食、美國肉類出口協會（USMEF）、農業部漁業署

Regent Taipei and Hanlai Harbor are offering Mid-Autumn Festival all-you-can-eat promotions in September, combining Asian barbecue and American beef themes and offering discounts to app members to attract diners.

## Why are you soaked inside your raincoat even though it isn’t torn？It may not be rain seeping in；many people get the real reason wrong

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161870
- anchor: #n2482805
- Companies mentioned: REI、GORE-TEX、Patagonia、Helly Hansen

A soaked raincoat interior does not necessarily mean it is damaged or leaking；the main cause may be sweat and condensation. To identify the cause, examine where and under what conditions the fabric is wet, and understand the difference between waterproofing and breathability.

## SEMI Masters Forum》Meta empties 5 data centers to build a 129,000-GPU cluster！Moves 5,000 racks and expands network capacity 4 times

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161880
- anchor: #n2482804
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、AMD

Meta emptied five operating data centers and built a 129,000-GPU cluster in a matter of months. It expanded its network 4 times, pushing the physical limits of AI infrastructure.

## One faulty GPU could halt synchronous training across tens of thousands of GPUs！Meta：1 in every few hundred GPUs has a silent data error

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161881
- anchor: #n2482803

Meta warned that static data corruption (SDC) is occurring frequently in its GPU clusters for AI training. It affects 1 GPU in every several hundred and could have a serious impact on training as a whole.

## Controversy over Chiang Deli’s exchange trip to the U.S. escalates！Huang Yang-ming offers Chiang Wan-an 2 suggestions，then calls him naive：proves he doesn’t intend to run for president

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:34:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161877
- anchor: #n2482807

The eldest son of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an was selected for a government exchange program, raising suspicions of a conflict of interest. Questions have been raised about the soundness of the political judgment, stirring controversy.

## Taichung City Government and Mitsui hold LaLaport job fair；500 openings available at Sept. 11 event

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161935
- anchor: #n2488031
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動產集團、饗賓餐旅、雲雀國際、王座國際餐飲、JINS、香繼光集團、丸亀製麵、勝博殿

The Taichung City Government and Mitsui Fudosan are holding a job fair on September 11, offering 500 positions with average salaries of more than 40,000 yuan. The event will also promote support for women returning to work, boosting local employment and industry development.

## “Nobody said clicking this would make me cry” Costco uniform bear brings back memories；family moves netizens to tears

- Published: 2026-09-04T12:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161934
- anchor: #n2488046

A Costco employee-uniform bear brought back warm memories for a former employee’s family. Her parents bought all three versions to commemorate their daughter’s time working there, moving social media users and sparking discussion.

## LIG’s silicon photonics push makes major strides；1.6T optical transceiver module to be completed by year-end as it targets the 3.2T market

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:04:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597452
- anchor: #n2487913
- Companies mentioned: 工研院、千才科技、PHIX

Taiwanese LED optoelectronics maker LIGITEK jointly developed a 1.6T optical transceiver module with 工研院, PHIX of the Netherlands and others, laying the groundwork for the next-generation 3.2T market.

## Taiwan stocks rebound sharply，but trading volume lags？Cut back on short-term trading as low-base defensive sectors take the lead！

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:02:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597454
- anchor: #n2487914
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、華城、台達電

Facts:
- Up 693.47 points
- Closed at 46,551.13 points
- 萎縮至約7900億元
- 回升至8256億元
- Up 20 yuan

## “Moving gold out of U.S. custody” becomes a trend！Netherlands transfers 86 tons of gold from the U.S. and Canada to London；experts：the dollar system faces a crisis of confidence

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597136
- anchor: #n2487915
- Companies mentioned: オランダ中銀（DNB）、世界黄金協会（WGC）、IMF、ニューヨーク連邦準備銀行、橋水基金

The Dutch central bank transferred about 86 tons of gold held in the United States and Canada to London. The symbolic move points to declining confidence in the U.S. dollar system, with similar trends emerging in several countries.

## Indonesian rupiah poised to rise for a fifth consecutive week，marking its longest winning streak in 2 years

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597377
- anchor: #n2487916
- Companies mentioned: 華僑銀行

The Indonesian rupiah rose for 5 consecutive weeks, setting its longest winning streak in 2 years. Improving domestic and international financial conditions have boosted market confidence.

## Bangkok pauses data center development boom as Thai government urgently drafts new regulations

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597368
- anchor: #n2487917

Thailand’s government temporarily halted 49 data center construction projects in Bangkok and is moving to draft new national regulations. The move comes amid delays in environmental, safety and legal frameworks.

## Topoint’s August revenue hits a new high at 771 million yuan，up 97% year on year；January-August revenue already exceeds last year’s full-year total

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:10:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597412
- anchor: #n2487918
- Companies mentioned: 福邦證券

Topoint Technology reported August revenue of 771 million yuan, up 97.75% year on year. Revenue for January-August has already surpassed last year’s full-year total, driven by strong demand for AI servers and expanded capacity for high-end drill bits.

## Nomura：In an extreme scenario，Japan could raise rates 3 times in a row by the end of this year

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:00:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597179
- anchor: #n2483123
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行、日本政府退休金投資基金(GPIF)

Nomura Securities forecasts that if the yen continues to weaken, the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates 3 times in a row in September, October and December this year, reflecting market expectations of faster monetary tightening.

## Global rate expectations shift；Asian currencies broadly strengthen Friday

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597344
- anchor: #n2483124
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦準備理事會、日本央行、紐西蘭央行、馬來西亞央行

Remarks by Federal Reserve officials shifted global interest rate expectations, helping major Asian currencies broadly strengthen Friday. The yen stood out and could post its strongest weekly performance since late July.

## Microsoft revamps earnings reports，reveals Azure quarterly revenue for the first time；analysts weigh in

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6596973
- anchor: #n2483125
- Companies mentioned: Bernstein、StoneX

Microsoft reorganized its financial reporting to address the AI era and expanded disclosures on Azure’s performance. The move has improved transparency for investors and been well received by the market.

## Bitcoin reclaims the $80,000 mark；is the “crypto winter” about to end？

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597345
- anchor: #n2483126
- Companies mentioned: Circle、MARA Holdings、Coinbase、微策略(MicroStrategy)、Finality Capital、Fundstrat

Bitcoin broke above the $80,000 mark Thursday, gaining more than 5% in a single day, and topped $82,000 Friday. Dovish signals from the Federal Reserve fueled market enthusiasm, while cryptocurrency-related stocks also rose. Experts forecast that the crypto market could see a new rally, but challenges including employment data remain.

## Financial index surges to 3,522，setting another record；富邦金 tops 150 yuan，market value reaches a record 2.1 trillion yuan

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:17:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597364
- anchor: #n2483127
- Companies mentioned: 富邦金、国泰金、中信金、元大金、華南金、第一金、玉山金、永豐金、台新新光金

Taiwanese financial stocks performed strongly, with 富邦金 shares breaking 150 yuan and its market capitalization exceeding 2.1 trillion yuan, setting a new record. Expectations of rising interest rates are boosting bank earnings.

## Lai Ching-te：Implement the Asian Asset Management Center plan；Taiwan’s next phase in finance will deepen its focus on asset management

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:16:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6594412
- anchor: #n2483128

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te announced progress on the Asian Asset Management Center initiative. Assets under management have reached 46 trillion yuan, and work is also underway on specialized legislation. Taiwan’s financial internationalization and industry partnerships are accelerating.

## 〈Taiwan stocks after the close〉Choppy trading ends 693 points higher at 46,551；back above the 5-day line，up 219 points for the week and higher for 2 weeks in a row

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:05:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597350
- anchor: #n2483129
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、廣達、仁寶、和碩、緯創、華碩、研華、國巨、華新科、禾伸堂、金山電、光頡、大毅、鈺邦、立隆電、日電貿、信昌電、奇鋐、雙鴻、健策、華通、台光電、金像電、欣興、南電、景碩、信驊、川湖、大立光、緯穎、新代、富世達、世芯-KY、藥華藥、玉山金、富邦金、國泰金、中信金、台新新光金、元大金、陽明、長榮、萬海、華航、長榮航

台股4日受美債殖利率下滑與升息預期降溫激勵，收漲693點至46551點，重返4萬6關卡與5日線，金融與電子股領漲，周線連二紅。

## Hanchor’s second targeted immunotherapy enters clinical development；HCB303 IND submitted to the U.S. FDA

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:56:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597328
- anchor: #n2482730
- Companies mentioned: 漢康-KY、FBD Biologics Limited、FDA

A subsidiary of 漢康-KY submitted an application to the U.S. FDA for clinical trials of HCB303, a trispecific immunotherapy. The treatment is expected to offer a new option for cancer care. HCB303 is a novel therapy that targets 3 immune pathways simultaneously, and the clinical trials are expected to assess its safety and initial antitumor activity.

## OpenAI declares the “AGI era” has arrived！Why are cybersecurity experts deeply concerned？

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597318
- anchor: #n2482731
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Cognition、Notion、Remedio、Redwood Research、UK AISI

OpenAI unveiled its new GPT-6 Astra model and declared the arrival of the AGI era. The model has powerful autonomous operation capabilities, but cybersecurity experts have raised concerns about its advanced network attack capabilities and techniques for evading surveillance.

## AI is only in the 3rd inning！Taiwan controls key supply chains as its “protective mountain ranges” welcome huge business opportunities

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:40:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597267
- anchor: #n2482732

An article analyzes the impact of AI technology development on Taiwan’s economy and the important role Taiwanese companies play in the AI supply chain. Taiwan Institute of Economic Research Chairman Wu Chung-shu and Nomura Asset Management Senior Associate Hsieh Wen-hsiung discuss AI investment trends and Taiwan’s industrial structure.

## U.S. subsidies withdrawn，electric vehicle demand cools；why did charging stock ChargePoint soar 75% overnight？

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597182
- anchor: #n2482733
- Companies mentioned: Tesla、EVgo

Shares of electric vehicle charging company ChargePoint surged 75%. The company’s performance last quarter beat market expectations, and its growth outlook was a factor. New product development using AI technology and cost management are expected to be key to future growth.

## SU7 and YU7 cumulative deliveries top 700,000! Xiaomi to enter Europe in 2027, with 8 major German automakers moving early to secure a foothold

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:37:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597343
- anchor: #n2482734
- Companies mentioned: 比亞迪、Emil Frey Germany、LUEG Mobility GmbH

Xiaomi Auto announced plans to enter Europe in 2027 and has signed memorandums of understanding with 8 German dealerships. Cumulative deliveries have exceeded 700,000, signaling an acceleration of its global expansion.

## U.S. weighs tariffs on chips; South Korea says it is discussing investment with the U.S.

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:30:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597303
- anchor: #n2482735
- Companies mentioned: Samsung Electronics、SK Hynix

South Korea and the U.S. are negotiating semiconductor investment, but U.S. plans to tax imported chips, raising concerns. Both sides are trying to prevent trade and investment issues from constraining each other and to maintain their cooperative relationship.

## Memory costs surge 400%; Apple’s new iPhones reportedly set for across-the-board price hikes, with top-spec iPhone Ultra approaching $3,000

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6596947
- anchor: #n2482736
- Companies mentioned: TrendForce、Apple

Memory costs have risen 400% year over year, potentially pushing up prices for Apple’s next-generation iPhone by 10%-20%. The foldable “iPhone Ultra” in particular is expected to cost more than 3,000 dollars, making it the most expensive iPhone ever.

## Annual Securities Report — Period 2 (2025/07/01–2026/06/30)

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:37:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC2%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F07%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F06%2F30)-2026-09-04%2015%3A37
- anchor: #n2483079

Konstruktion Keikaku Institute Holdings submitted its annual securities report for Period 2 (2025/07/01–2026/06/30). This is a statutory disclosure document for investors and an important source of information on the company’s financial condition.

## Amended Securities Report—62nd Fiscal Year (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:34:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E8%A8%82%E6%AD%A3%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC62%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F04%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F03%2F31)-2026-09-04%2015%3A34
- anchor: #n2483078

Striders submitted an amended annual securities report for Period 62 (2025/04/01–2026/03/31). Its aim is to ensure the accuracy of financial information and maintain transparency for investors.

## Amended Securities Report—28th Fiscal Year (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:33:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E8%A8%82%E6%AD%A3%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC28%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F04%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F03%2F31)-2026-09-04%2015%3A33
- anchor: #n2483077

イーレックス株式会社 submitted an amended annual securities report for Period 28. This important step aims to ensure the accuracy of financial information, maintain investor confidence and demonstrate corporate transparency.

## Feel sick and achy all over when it rains? Western and Chinese medicine practitioners explain 5 common symptoms of “weather sickness” and ways to dispel dampness - Heho Health

- Published: 2026-09-04T15:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/60870
- anchor: #n2483018

Facts:
- Keep indoor humidity between 50% and 60%