【國泰金】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 國泰人壽 regarding the acquisition of The Resolute Fund VII, L.P.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
國泰金 subsidiary 國泰人壽 will invest US$60 million to subscribe to the private equity fund The Resolute Fund VII, L.P., for the management of life insurance funds.
【福壽】(Supplement to the material announcement dated September 1, 115) Test results for the relevant batch of 福壽 100% sesame oil meet health regulations.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
福壽實業 refuted media reports that the oil exceeded the limit for benzo[a]pyrene, confirming that the product batch complied with health regulations.
【瑞昱】Announces that the company will participate in an investment forum hosted by UBS.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
瑞昱 (2379) announced that it will attend the UBS Taiwan Summit on September 15, 2026, to brief investment institutions on its operations and the industry. The event is a routine investor relations activity aimed at raising its international profile.
【臻鼎-KY】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 鵬鼎控股(深圳) regarding matters related to the resolutions of its 2026 first extraordinary shareholders’ meeting.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
臻鼎-KY subsidiary 鵬鼎控股 passed a plan to issue A-shares to specific investors, along with related proposals, to plan future fund use and shareholder returns.
【臻鼎-KY】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 禮鼎半導體科技(深圳)股份有限公司 regarding a planned civil engineering contract.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
臻鼎-KY subsidiary 禮鼎半導體（深圳） announced a civil engineering contract worth about 1.398 billion yuan, to be undertaken by Jiangsu Huajian Construction, for production and operational needs.
【中石化】revises the expected completion schedule for its acquisition of a 60% stake in 高雄塑酯化學工業股份有限公司.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中石化 adjusted the completion date for its acquisition of a 60% stake in 高雄塑酯化學 to February 26, 116, mainly because the regulatory review process is still underway.
Companies mentioned：中石化、高雄塑酯化學工業股份有限公司、Lucite International Alpha B.V.
【禾榮科】The company has been invited to attend an investor conference hosted by 富邦證券.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
禾榮科 will attend an investor conference hosted by 富邦證券 on September 9, 115, to discuss its business. The event is expected to boost investor confidence and information transparency.
From “Daily Character” to the Japanese prime minister’s office, Chang Ping-huang uses calligraphy to build ties between Taiwan and Japan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Calligrapher Chang Ping-huang has spent a sexagenary cycle fostering exchanges between Taiwan and Japan with a writing brush
In 2026, he was also awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, by the Japanese government for his longstanding work promoting calligraphic and cultural exchanges between Taiwan and Japan
Original節目前後兩度製播，合計約25年
About 26 years ago, Chang Ping-huang was teaching at Tamkang University
13 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around the Taiwan Strait; armed forces maintain close surveillance and respond
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
13 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operated around the Taiwan Strait, prompting close surveillance by the armed forces. This included 2 sorties by Chinese military aircraft entering the eastern airspace.
U.S. federal judge extends injunction blocking 川普’s restrictions on mail-in ballots
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A federal judge extended an injunction blocking 川普’s restrictions on mail-in ballots, protecting voting rights in the November midterm elections. The plan has faced criticism that it could leave large numbers of citizens unable to receive ballots.
White-backed planthopper numbers rise in Taitung rice fields; agricultural research station urges stronger control when more than 5 are found per clump
Equal-area map wins UN backing, enlarging Africa and shrinking Europe and the Americas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
The resolution was supported by 164 countries
The United States voted against it
6 countries abstained
The Mercator projection was designed in 1569 for maritime navigation by mapmaker 麥卡托 (Gerardus Mercator) of 法蘭德斯 (Flanders, in what is now northern Belgium)
A group of cartographers introduced an equal-area projection in 2018
Northern Taiwan braces for heavier rain; Wu Der-rong says weak Tropical Storm Korowang is spinning in place, with high uncertainty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration and experts urged caution over heavy rain in northern Taiwan. Weather conditions are becoming more uncertain under the influence of Typhoon No. 23, Krovanh. Conditions are expected to improve after the 7th, but people should remain alert for thunderstorms and heavy rain in the near term.
Not driving for Uber or delivering food! Experts reveal the 'easiest side hustle': It pays well, bringing in an extra NT$51,000 a month with 0 inventory costs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A U.S. survey found that side jobs involving teaching knowledge generate the highest incomes. Tutoring, instruction and consulting topped the list, earning far more than physically demanding work.
Take a stroll around Longtan: See the Big Pond, explore the old street and join the crowds at the temple plaza
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A cultural tourism promotion in Longtan District, Taoyuan City, centers on the literature of Chung Chao-cheng and combines local features with literary landscapes to attract visitors to experience Hakka culture and historical stories.
Weather forecast: Heavy rain will not stop until this day! 'Thunderstorms to lash Taiwan for 2 straight days'; a new typhoon may form, and the timing of the next cooldown and rain is revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across Taiwan through the weekend, while the formation of a new typhoon, “Dewey,” is also a concern. The weather agency has urged caution, with conditions expected to improve temporarily before deteriorating again.
Red-envelope payments for seniors aged 65 and older! Payments of up to NT$70,000 per person start in September; 2026 Double Ninth Festival gift amounts and payment dates across Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's counties and cities will begin distributing Double Ninth Festival gifts for seniors in September 2026, with payments of up to NT$70,000. Centenarians in Nan'ao Township, Yilan County, can receive up to NT$70,000, while payment amounts and eligibility vary by location.
Has Chiang Wan-an's Taipei election outlook changed? He says Shen Bo-yang did not anticipate the 'backlash from attacking Chiang'; vote total could set a record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Questions over a possible conflict of interest have been raised after the eldest son of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an was selected for a publicly funded exchange program, intensifying political attacks. The issue could affect the election race against Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Boyang.
Cathay Pacific's 80th-anniversary pop-up arrives! Details of exclusive merchandise at 新光三越 A11 and Diamond Towers revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Cathay Pacific is holding a pop-up experiential exhibition at 新光三越 A11 and Diamond Towers in Taipei to mark its 80th anniversary. The airline is expanding the brand experience through AI activities and sales of limited-edition merchandise.
Not Second Floor or M One Cafe! Taiwan's TOP10 most popular brunch restaurants: This one takes the crown, with diners praising its tasty food, comfortable setting and reasonable prices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's WHITE MIST ranked first among brunch restaurants in an online popularity survey. It received praise for its all-day menu, specialty coffee and dishes combining local ingredients, reflecting growing demand for high-quality dining spaces that offer multiple experiences.
Companies mentioned：PRESERVE、波赫士領地精品咖啡館、青沐、Supranormal Bakery Cafe、Second Floor Cafe、LEAVES Cafe、M One Cafe、LOST and Found、BREAD, ESPRESSO &
Raohe and Lehua lose out! The winner of the 10 best night markets in Taipei and New Taipei is praised for 'cheap food, lots of variety and convenient transport'; Michelin also recommends a visit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
網路溫度計DailyView released its ranking of the top 10 night markets in Taipei and New Taipei, with Nangang Night Market taking first place. It stood out in online discussions, with its density of Michelin-recognized restaurants and convenient transport links drawing praise.
Don't put the egg custard straight into the rice cooker! An expert shares 1 trick for a smooth, pockmark-free surface and tender texture, with no failures
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An internet user shared a foolproof way to make steamed eggs in a rice cooker, drawing attention on social media. The recommended ratio of room-temperature eggs to stock, along with tips on straining and venting, has won praise.
[The Journalist] Even the 'Five Tigers of Taipei' are no exception as teacher shortages become a back-to-school norm at elementary and junior high schools
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Many elementary and junior high schools in Taipei face persistent teacher vacancies. Jinhua Junior High School has advertised 18 openings without filling them, reflecting a worsening education staffing crisis. The Ministry of Education has placed responsibility on local governments, while frontline teachers worry that teaching quality will decline.
[The Journalist] From a multinational pharmaceutical giant to a funeral services company: A woman who regrets not being there for her younger brother becomes a mental health first aider by chance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Longyen senior funeral services consultant Shih Hui-min, drawing on her experience after her younger brother died by suicide, switched from sales at a multinational pharmaceutical company to become a mental health first aider and proactively help people in psychological distress.
[The Journalist] Mental health emergencies need CPR: Where to find mental health first aiders, with 2149 'seeds' spreading across Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Training in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), described as “CPR for the mind,” got fully underway in Taiwan in 2024, with 2149 “seed” trainees deployed nationwide. 華人心理治療研究發展基金會 is leading the initiative, which aims to build a social safety net.
Companies mentioned：国際心理健康急救組織（Mental Health First Aid, MHFA）
Stop pouring baking soda into your washing machine to clean it! Tan Tun-tzu uses 2 cheap household products to 'rinse out a whole tub of black water' as mold and grime rise to the surface
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Clinical toxicology nurse Tan Tun-tzu says using baking soda to clean a washing machine can actually cause grime to build up, and recommends bleach and sodium percarbonate instead. The advice is important for safe household cleaning.
Wang Hedi and Ao Ruipeng lose out! The top 10 post-'95 male stars in Chinese costume dramas: This actor takes the crown as a born celestial prince and warrior god, with a fragile look that captivates when his eyes redden
The Battle for 2026》KMT stronghold faces a reckoning: How did Hsu Hsin-ying bring Hsinchu County to the brink of slipping away?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kuomintang faces a serious challenge in the 2026 local elections, with the race in Hsinchu County in trouble amid party primary disputes and a breakdown in coordination between the blue and white camps. Hsu Hsin-ying's campaign faces many obstacles, and the situation is precarious.
Why are zombies always dressed in Qing dynasty official robes? It's not because the Qing dynasty had the most ghosts; the real story lies in the history of Hong Kong cinema
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In the 1980s, Hong Kong cinema combined Qing dynasty official robes with the image of zombies. Films such as 'Mr. Vampire' established the iconic zombie look in Chinese-language popular culture, a phenomenon rooted in cinematic aesthetics and the era's context rather than historical fact.
Decoding the Taiwan Strait》Hung Sun-han visits an 'enemy country': Why is the Lai government jumping into the 'One China pit'? Beijing fears boosting the green camp's votes in the nine-in-one elections, as both sides take a big gamble
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan Labor Minister Hung Sun-han attended the APEC meeting in Nanjing, China, on September 21. Visiting a country defined as an “enemy force” carries significant political risks and could also affect the 2026 election.
The Battle for 2026》Once discarded by the Kuomintang: How has the Hsinchu Cheng family risen again to threaten Hsu Hsin-ying?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Cheng family, a political dynasty in Hsinchu, shifted from being a Kuomintang power base to the Democratic Progressive Party. Zhubei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang is set to challenge for the county magistrate's post, with his father Cheng Yung-chin's local influence a key factor.
The Battle for 2026》The calculations of Ko Wen-je, with an IQ of 157: He may not win Zhubei, so why has he ordered his candidate to stay in the race?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kuomintang, Democratic Progressive Party and Taiwan People’s Party are headed for a three-way mayoral race in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County. The Taiwan People’s Party, led by Ko Wen-je, is fielding its own candidate, drawing attention to its election strategy.
Ellie Goulding's new album criticized as 'the kind of music you'd hear while shopping at a supermarket'! Why are some longtime fans praising it as a return to her roots?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
British pop singer Ellie Goulding released her first new album in about 3 years, “I Know Too Much.” Changes in her musical style have divided fans and music critics.
Companies mentioned：Marks & Spencer、NME、Slant Magazine、Rolling Stone
Commentary: Review of the restart of Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 begins as the public pays trillions for a nuclear-free homeland
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The review of the restart of Taiwan’s Third Nuclear Power Plant has entered its final stage. The failure of the nuclear-free policy has incurred costs of trillions of yen, fueling criticism of the Democratic Progressive Party government.
Snowflake reported strong earnings on the success of its AI assistant CoCo, sending its stock price sharply higher. The results made clear that AI features are helping drive use of its core products.
New risks for AI stocks? 摩根士丹利: The investment boom is not over
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
摩根士丹利 says that although AI data centers have sparked local opposition and political scrutiny, the AI investment boom is not over, with capital spending expected to exceed $1 trillion. Investors should focus on stock selection and risk diversification.
Don't panic! The world's largest sovereign wealth fund cuts nearly $80 billion in U.S. Treasury holdings but does not exit the U.S. market, instead 'switching bonds'
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Summary not yet available
Facts
挪威政府全球養老基金, with assets of $2.3 trillion
Cut the share of government bonds in its bond benchmark from 70% to 50%
U.S. Treasuries will be the main target for cuts, with their portfolio share expected to fall from 34.1% to 21.9%
May reduce holdings by nearly $80 billion in the future
NBIM also plans to reduce its allocation to eurozone government bonds from 16.8% to 14.1%
Japanese government bonds, meanwhile, will rise from 4.6% to 7.4%
Companies mentioned：挪威政府全球養老基金、挪威央行投資管理公司、Norges Bank Investment Management、NBIM、Ida Wolden Bache、Nicolai Tangen、Mohamed El-Erian、蘋果、AAPL-US、輝達、NVDA-US、彭博全球綜合債券指數、Bloomberg Global Aggregate
NVIDIA doubles down on open-source AI! Reportedly investing $2.5 billion in Murati startup, valued at least $40 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
NVIDIA is considering investing about $2.5 billion in Thinking Machines Lab, an AI startup founded by a former OpenAI CTO. The move is part of efforts to strengthen the open-source AI ecosystem, with the company expected to be valued at more than $40 billion.
U.S. employment data for August far exceeded expectations, fueling expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Reports also said Xi Jinping may visit the United States with a group of business executives, and that U.S.-China talks on AI safety are being planned.
S&P 500 reshuffle! Bloom Energy finally added, with Illumina and Everpure joining too
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The latest quarterly changes to the S&P 500 were announced. Fuel cell maker Bloom Energy, DNA sequencing technology company Illumina and cloud platform Everpure are new additions, replacing Molson Coors and three other companies. Bloom Energy’s stock surged as AI-driven electricity demand soared, making it the biggest new addition in this reshuffle.
Revenue Flash: Overview of August revenue at major Taiwan-listed companies, Sept. 5, 2026 (13 additions)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Sales figures for Taiwan’s major companies in August 2026 were released, with 南亜科 posting year-over-year growth of 560.9%. The semiconductor industry’s recovery is becoming increasingly evident, boosting investor interest.
The “Cybercab storm” fizzles into a drizzle! Just 45 cars, Musk also absent, cooling market enthusiasm; Tesla falls nearly 6%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Tesla began commercial operations of its driverless Cybercab taxi, but the market reacted coolly and its stock fell 6% because only 45 vehicles were involved and the event was small. The gap between the launch and Musk’s lofty expectations drew criticism.
Nonfarm payrolls too strong! 花旗 pushes Fed rate-cut expectations to 2027; next week’s inflation report is key
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August, exceeding expectations and confirming the labor market’s strength. In response, 花旗 forecast that the Federal Reserve would delay its rate cuts until June 2027. Upcoming inflation data will be key to policy decisions.