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Unmarried partners, regardless of whether they are same-sex or opposite-sex, may not have the right to decide on their partner’s funeral arrangements. The gap between the law and actual family relationships is drawing concern.
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Companies mentioned：英國電影協會（BFI）、Criterion Collection、台灣電影網、國家電影及視聽文化中心、哈佛電影資料館
Chen Chong, chairman of the New Generation Financial Foundation, said the United States may use the “most destructive economic tools in history” against Iran. He underscored the importance of financial sanctions and analyzed the development of financial systems such as China’s CIPS and CBETS.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ政府、中国人民銀行
A total of 6 people registered for the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, including incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an and the DPP’s Shen Po-yang. Kuo Hsi attracted attention for his background in Taiwan’s submarine program, highlighting a diverse and high-profile race.
In the Yilan County magistrate election, You Neng-yong, a former Democratic Progressive Party supporter, endorsed Kuomintang candidate Wu Tsung-hsien and established a cross-party support group. The move to break through political echo chambers has drawn attention.
Original竹北市長選挙をめぐる国民党と民众党の「藍白合」協力が破綻。徐欣瑩は約束ではないと反論し、黄国昌が不信を批判。政治的対立が深まっている。
Companies mentioned：台湾民众党、国民党
OriginalTVBS民調顯示，賴清德執政滿意度為39%，中間選民中不滿意者達44%，滿意僅23%，顯示中間群眾支持度偏低。行政院長卓榮泰滿意度亦未過半。
Companies mentioned：TVBS
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai unveiled his new book Kaohsiung, Going All Out! 2314 Days of Transformation Under Pressure, looking back on six years of city governance and emphasizing the use of new technology to transform the city. President Lai Ching-te and other political figures voiced their support.
Companies mentioned：台積電、中油、清華大學、陽明交通大學
An agricultural road drainage improvement project on Changxing Road in Lujhu District, Kaohsiung City, has been completed, with NT$7 million spent to build a new 280-meter drainage channel. The project will improve the area’s ability to cope with extreme weather and address a longstanding flooding problem.
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui released a heartwarming story video narrated by Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. It recounts her upbringing and political career and emphasizes her campaign pledge to solve problems together with residents.
KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en attended a youth forum and pledged to support Megaport, hold student meetings every quarter, and promote a workplace bullying self-governance ordinance. She said young people should play a deeper role in city governance.
In response to damage caused by the 0822 torrential rain in southern Taiwan, Kaohsiung Bank has introduced a 1-year loan grace period and reconstruction working-capital loans to help affected residents and businesses recover. The measures reflect the local financial institution’s social responsibility and care for customers.
Legislator Chang Chia-chun promoted pomelos from Douliu, Yunlin, at the Legislative Yuan and urged the public to support farmers by buying them. She highlighted their quality and versatility to raise the profile of agricultural products.
Original澎湖港の国際クルーズ船ターミナルがアップグレードされ、15万トン級の大型クルーズ船が寄港可能に。10月から三井海洋の「海洋富士」が初寄港し、離島間の観光ルートを拡大。台湾港務会社は港湾施設の整備を進め、観光産業の活性化を図っている。
Companies mentioned：三井海洋、台湾港務会社
The Kaohsiung City Government held the 4th Road Excavation Management Symposium, inviting experts from the United States and Malaysia to share international experience. It is promoting the smart and resilient development of underground pipelines.
Companies mentioned：中華電信、台電公司、新高雄有限電視公司
China Steel raised all of its October monthly prices and will also raise prices for major products in the fourth quarter. Driven by higher raw material costs and AI demand, the steel market is recovering.
A powerful earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, damaged bridges. Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung urged the city government to launch a “comprehensive review of old bridges” and include older bridges and those of unknown age in high-risk management to prevent disasters.
Kaohsiung city council candidate Chang Yi-li proposed 5 major childcare policies, including free mother-and-baby parking spaces, 24-hour emergency childcare, subsidies for grandparents, expanded classes for 2-year-olds, and integrated digital childcare services to improve conditions for young families.
The Kaohsiung District Fishermen's Association will hold the “Harbor BBQ Festival” at Qianzhen Fishing Port on Sept. 11. The event, combining ingredients from the mountains and sea, is expected to draw a thousand people. It aims to boost the local area and promote tourism.
Companies mentioned：速優國際有限公司
National Kaohsiung Normal University held an orientation camp for its 119th cohort, titled “蘊蔓 Germinate.” President Wang Zhengyan stressed the importance of using AI and interdisciplinary learning.
Premier Cho Jung-tai inspected the Taichung Power Plant. The Taichung City Government welcomed the central government’s positive response to the plant’s transformation and laid out 三 specific expectations, including faster coal reductions and the dismantling of units, in hopes of improving air quality in central Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：台電
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Companies mentioned：美聯準會、Fed
Former President Trump cited strong employment data to demand that the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and threatened to halt trade with countries that run trade surpluses. The moves show political pressure on U.S. monetary policy and could heighten tensions in international trade.
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Companies mentioned：抖音
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Companies mentioned：蘋果公司、Apple
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Companies mentioned：味全龍隊、中信兄弟隊
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Companies mentioned：新加坡電影協會、亞洲電影資料館、國家電影及視聽文化中心、莊雪芳
Li Sheng-mao, a former 台電 employee and painter, held a discussion at Kishu An to highlight the hardships of electricity maintenance workers. He spoke about his efforts to document years of experience and the spirit of craftsmanship through ink paintings.
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Companies mentioned：台電
U.S. nonfarm payrolls in August far exceeded expectations, but the market drove down stock prices amid concerns about Fed rate hikes. Former President Trump criticized the move, arguing that “growth does not cause inflation.” The gap between policy and market sentiment has become clear.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is building a large data center in Inner Mongolia equipped with 160,000 AI chips from 華為. The project is part of efforts to advance domestic production amid U.S. export restrictions and reduce reliance on NVIDIA.
Companies mentioned：華為、輝達、美團、Z.AI、阿里巴巴、騰訊、SpaceXAI、月之暗面
Global long-term government bond yields have surged, heightening concerns about structural inflation. Investors are reassessing their asset allocations, while central banks are finding it harder to manage policy.
Companies mentioned：CG資產管理公司、JM Finn、Callanish Capital、Ninety One、Barings、ING
U.S. employment data for August exceeded expectations, reviving concerns about Fed rate hikes. Bitcoin fell below $80,000, underscoring its weakness as a risk asset.
Companies mentioned：Sygnum Bank、CoinGecko
U.S. nonfarm payrolls in August far exceeded expectations, weakening the case against Fed rate hikes. Attention now turns to the CPI release.
Companies mentioned：Federal Reserve、The Wall Street Journal
U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August, far exceeding expectations and confirming the strength of the labor market. This increased the likelihood of a Fed rate hike, with next week’s CPI report emerging as a key factor.
Companies mentioned：CFRA Research、Wells Fargo Investment Institute、Natixis、Harris Financial Group、Spartan Capital Securities、Hirtle & Co.、Cresalta Investment Management、Innovator ETFs、Annex Wealth Management
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Companies mentioned：Heho健康
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Companies mentioned：J-Workout株式会社、厚生労働省、内閣府