# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-05 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 85 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 84 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【京元電子】The company has been invited to attend the Taiwan Summit hosted by UBS Securities.

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:50:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2449&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=175038&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505384
- Companies mentioned: 京元電子、瑞銀證券（UBS）

京元電子 will attend the Taiwan Summit investor conference hosted by UBS Securities, to be held at the W Taipei from 9/14 to 9/15.

## 【國泰金】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 國泰人壽 regarding the acquisition of The Resolute Fund VII, L.P.

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:41:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2882&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=174151&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505383
- Companies mentioned: 國泰金、國泰人壽、TJC LP、誠品聯合會計師事務所

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.

## 【威宏-KY】Announcement on the board’s resolution regarding dividend distribution by a material subsidiary of the company.

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:41:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=8442&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=4&spoke_time=174101&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505382
- Companies mentioned: 威宏-KY

The board of a material subsidiary of 威宏-KY resolved not to distribute dividends. Eight subsidiaries are affected.

## 【昇陽半導體】The company has been invited to attend an investment forum hosted by 凱基證券.

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:40:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=8028&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=174007&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505366
- Companies mentioned: 凱基證券

昇陽半導體 will attend an investment forum hosted by 凱基證券 and discuss its second-quarter financial results.

## 【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: 2026-09-04T18:35:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1219&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=173543&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505365
- Companies mentioned: 永利油廠有限公司

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.

## 【中砂】Announcement that the company has received full payment for its second domestic unsecured convertible corporate bond

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:35:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1560&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=173538&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505364
- Companies mentioned: 中國砂輪企業股份有限公司

中砂 completed fundraising for its second unsecured convertible bond issue, raising about NT$1.242 billion.

## 【中鋼】Supplementary announcement on the disposal of shares in 丸一鋼管株式會社, originally resolved by the company’s board on February 26, 115.

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:35:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2002&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=173537&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505363
- Companies mentioned: 中鋼、丸一鋼管株式會社

中鋼 announced the sale of shares in Maruichi Steel Tube for about NT$2.046 billion to bolster working capital.

## 【瑞昱】Announces that the company will participate in an investment forum hosted by UBS.

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:35:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2379&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=173529&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505362
- Companies mentioned: UBS

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.

## 【瑞昱】Announcement that the company will attend investment forums hosted by Daiwa and BofA.

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:34:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2379&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=173441&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505301
- Companies mentioned: 瑞昱、Daiwa、BofA、Affin Hwang

瑞昱 will attend international investment forums hosted by Daiwa and BofA in September to update investors on its operations.

## 【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: 2026-09-04T18:33:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4958&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=5&spoke_time=173314&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505300
- Companies mentioned: 臻鼎-KY、鵬鼎控股(深圳)

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: 2026-09-04T18:32:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4958&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=4&spoke_time=173249&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505299
- Companies mentioned: 臻鼎-KY、禮鼎半導體科技（深圳）股份有限公司、江蘇省華建建設股份有限公司

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: 2026-09-04T18:27:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1314&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=172736&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505298
- Companies mentioned: 中石化、高雄塑酯化學工業股份有限公司、Lucite International Alpha B.V.

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.

## 【禾榮科】The company has been invited to attend an investor conference hosted by 富邦證券.

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:24:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=7799&year=115&month=9&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=172446&spoke_date=20260904
- anchor: #n2505297
- Companies mentioned: 富邦證券

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.

## Subsidies for village and neighborhood chiefs and councilors’ aides to increase; 行政院 allocates NT$3億 to support local governments.

- Published: 2026-09-05T11:43:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609050033.aspx
- anchor: #n2505902
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、內政部

Facts:
- 7,781 village and neighborhood chiefs nationwide
- About 3,328 councilors’ aides
- Monthly administrative subsidies for regular village and neighborhood chiefs to rise from NT$5萬元 to NT$5萬4,000元
- In Indigenous areas, the amount will rise from NT$6萬元 to NT$6萬4,800元
- The total monthly allowance for aides to city councilors will rise from NT$32萬元 per person to NT$33萬6,880元
- For county and city councilors, it will rise from NT$16萬元 to NT$16萬9,440元

## Kaohsiung career exploration program links 35 companies, draws more than 400 young people

- Published: 2026-09-05T11:40:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609050032.aspx
- anchor: #n2505903
- Companies mentioned: 中鋼、高雄榮民總醫院、陸詰科技、義大皇家酒店、高雄英迪格酒店、宏裕行食品、芒果咖秋、梓玉生態農場

Facts:
- 35 leading companies
- More than 400 young participants
- 14 workplace experience events
- More than 500 professional skills courses
- More than 220 hands-on experiences
- Nearly 4,600 young people gained workplace insights

## U.S. diesel prices hit a record high, potentially fueling inflation and affecting the midterm elections

- Published: 2026-09-05T11:37:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609050031.aspx
- anchor: #n2505899
- Companies mentioned: 美國汽車協會、Energy Aspects、大西洋理事會、Argus Media

Facts:
- Diesel prices at gas stations reached an average of $5.85 per gallon today for the first time
- Diesel prices could remain elevated at the equivalent of about $200 per barrel
- Farmers’ incomes are projected to fall 2.5% in 2026
- Fuel costs are expected to rise nearly 30% over the same period
- Fertilizer costs are expected to increase 15%
- European countries pledged to release 73 million barrels of fuel at the start of the Iran war
- The premium of European diesel prices over crude oil prices topped $100 per barrel for the first time this week
- The average U.S. gasoline price reached $4.15 per gallon on the 4th
- International benchmark Brent crude was trading at $95 per barrel
- It has risen nearly 7% so far this week

## Woman who wired money to help a friend pay customs duties gets caught up in drug-smuggling case; acquitted for lack of evidence

- Published: 2026-09-05T11:36:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609050030.aspx
- anchor: #n2505900
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、高雄地院、高雄地方法院

Facts:
- Wired 8,949 yuan
- Smuggled 100 bags of marijuana

## Pokémon featured on stamps; 中華郵政 secures first-ever license, with a limited run of 300,000 sheets going on sale Nov. 20

- Published: 2026-09-05T11:35:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609050029.aspx
- anchor: #n2505901
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政、日本株式會社寶可夢、The Pokémon Company、株式會社寶可夢、荷蘭瓊安斯丁安宗廠

Facts:
- Limited to 300,000 sheets
- All have a face value of NT$8
- Expected on Nov. 20 this year
- First-day covers, stamp cards, stamp-protection cards and loose-leaf stamp albums will also be released, starting Nov. 18 this year

## Tibet relocates customs clearance facilities at Zhangmu port on the China-Nepal border; original site has high disaster risk

- Published: 2026-09-05T11:33:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609050028.aspx
- anchor: #n2505898
- Companies mentioned: 西藏自治区聂拉木县政府、樟木口岸海关、出入境边防检查

Facts:
- Fatalities in both countries exceed a thousand
- The earthquake killed about 9,000 people
- Starting at 10 a.m. on the 5th

## From “Daily Character” to the Japanese prime minister’s office, Chang Ping-huang uses calligraphy to build ties between Taiwan and Japan

- Published: 2026-09-05T11:16:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609050026.aspx
- anchor: #n2505811
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、世新大學、華視、Apple、故宮博物院、大都會藝術博物館、東京國立博物館、日本台灣交流協會、日本台灣友好議員聯盟

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
- 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

## New Taipei hepatitis C clinic had 9 major deficiencies; medical technologists’ union urges stronger infection control at the primary-care level

- Published: 2026-09-05T11:11:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609050027.aspx
- anchor: #n2505810
- Companies mentioned: 新北安泰淞鶴診所、台灣醫事檢驗產業工會、衛生福利部疾病管制署

Facts:
- A total of 11 people have tested positive
- The recall was expanded to include 1,118 people, who are being offered free blood tests
- 9 major deficiencies were found

## 川普 to visit Ireland aboard new Air Force One; security upgrade delayed until next month

- Published: 2026-09-05T11:01:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609050025.aspx
- anchor: #n2505807
- Companies mentioned: 川普、北大西洋公約組織、卡達、白宮、愛爾蘭公開賽

Facts:
- This will take about 60 days

## AI fuels semiconductor logistics boom as Taiwan air freight capacity falls short and shifts toward a multi-hub model

- Published: 2026-09-05T10:55:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609050024.aspx
- anchor: #n2505675
- Companies mentioned: 聯邦快遞、FedEx、華航、長榮航空、捷迅、AWS、Google

Facts:
- 長榮航空’s first-half cargo revenue totaled NT$32.302 billion
- Up 23.1% year over year
- Cargo capacity increased 6.1%
- Cargo volume increased 1.7%
- Cargo yield rose 19.6%
- AI cargo is expected to account for 4 to 5 tenths this year
- 長榮航空 plans to add 3 freighters to its fleet in 2028, bringing the total to 12
- 華航’s first-half cargo revenue totaled NT$40.179 billion
- Up 24.89% year over year
- An increase of NT$8.007 billion
- FedEx operates about 700 aircraft
- The site covers about 19,000 square meters

## 13 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around the Taiwan Strait; armed forces maintain close surveillance and respond

- Published: 2026-09-05T10:53:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609050023.aspx
- anchor: #n2505676

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: 2026-09-05T10:51:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609050022.aspx
- anchor: #n2505677
- Companies mentioned: 美國郵政管理局 (USPS)

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.

## From flight capability to trustworthiness, 工研院’s “non-Red testing platform” helps assess Taiwan’s drones

- Published: 2026-09-05T10:41:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609050021.aspx
- anchor: #n2505674
- Companies mentioned: 工研院、AUVSI、DCMA

Facts:
- More than 20 domestic drone and key component manufacturers have submitted requests for testing

## White-backed planthopper numbers rise in Taitung rice fields; agricultural research station urges stronger control when more than 5 are found per clump

- Published: 2026-09-05T10:39:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609050020.aspx
- anchor: #n2505671
- Companies mentioned: 台東區農業改良場、農業部台東區農業改良場、台東農改場

## Reuters: Anthropic delays IPO timeline, with promotional campaign to begin as early as mid-October

- Published: 2026-09-05T10:24:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609050019.aspx
- anchor: #n2505669
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、Claude、摩根士丹利、高盛、摩根大通、花旗、彭博

Facts:
- Valuation nearing $2 trillion

## Mother and son killed in crash on Hualien’s Provincial Highway 9; pickup driver seriously injured and hospitalized

- Published: 2026-09-05T10:08:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609050018.aspx
- anchor: #n2505661

Facts:
- The driver surnamed Lin and the boy died from their injuries
- Pickup driver surnamed Luo seriously injured and hospitalized
- At the 238.5-kilometer mark of Provincial Highway 9

## Equal-area map wins UN backing, enlarging Africa and shrinking Europe and the Americas

- Published: 2026-09-05T10:00:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609050017.aspx
- anchor: #n2505620
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、法新社、多哥、麥卡托、法蘭德斯、法國、薩夫里奇、巴霍

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
- 薩夫里奇 told 法新社 in 2025

## AI is driving a shortage of PCB materials; expert says specification upgrades are outpacing capacity expansion

- Published: 2026-09-05T09:47:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609050016.aspx
- anchor: #n2505495
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、AMD、Intel、日東紡（Nittobo）、尖點、臻鼎-KY、欣興、金像電

Facts:
- The average selling price of high-end CCL is about 2 to 8 times that of mid- and low-end products
- Monthly HVLP3 and HVLP4 copper foil capacity has risen from about 100 tons to 150 tons, an increase of 50%
- Once fully operational, the facility is expected to add 600 tons of monthly capacity
- Monthly drill bit capacity has been gradually increasing from 35 million units since April and is expected to reach 45 million by the end of 2026
- New plants in Zhongli, Taiwan, and Shanghai are progressing as planned, with monthly capacity targeted to reach 70 million units by the end of 2027

## Northern Taiwan braces for heavier rain; Wu Der-rong says weak Tropical Storm Korowang is spinning in place, with high uncertainty

- Published: 2026-09-05T09:41:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609050015.aspx
- anchor: #n2505494
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央大學、氣象應用推廣基金會、歐洲（ECMWF）

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.

Facts:
- Tropical Storm No. 23 Koro
- From daytime on the 7th through the 9th
- The 10th and 11th

## Candidates unwind by tending plants and sampling snacks, then recharge with their hobbies before the final push

- Published: 2026-09-05T09:38:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609050014.aspx
- anchor: #n2505484
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、小北百貨、The Smurfs

Facts:
- Hsu Shu-hua collects more than 3,000 blue Smurfs

## Falklands sovereignty dispute flares up; Argentina to sanction unauthorized oil and gas exploration

- Published: 2026-09-05T09:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609050013.aspx
- anchor: #n2505485
- Companies mentioned: Navitas Petroleum、Rockhopper Exploration

Facts:
- The area is estimated to hold 1.7 billion barrels of oil
- Navitas Petroleum holds 65%
- Rockhopper Exploration holds 35%
- The 2 companies made a final investment decision in December 2025
- Oil production is expected to begin in 2028
- Could face activity bans of 5 to 20 years and other sanctions
- Prohibit it from operating in Argentina for 20 years

## U.S. Open: 艾卡拉茲 beats 吳易昺 in straight sets; 莎芭蓮卡 advances to the round of 16

- Published: 2026-09-05T09:32:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609050012.aspx
- anchor: #n2505483
- Companies mentioned: 艾卡拉茲、吳易昺、莎芭蓮卡、保羅、巴布利克、拉希莫娃、湯生、施耐德、皮古拉、費南德茲、柯絲堤雅克、亞歷山卓娃、納瓦洛、穆霍娃

Facts:
- Beats China’s 吳易昺 in straight 3 sets
- After saving 2 break points in the opening game of the 3rd set, he surged and went on to defeat 吳易昺 in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 6-1
- Hit 29 winners and 10 aces
- No. 20 seed 保羅 rallied to beat Kazakhstan’s 巴布利克 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (4/7), 6-1, 6-3
- No. 20 seed 保羅 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (4/

## 2 million people in Brazil rely on digital labor platforms for a living, as flexible hours and worker protections prove hard to reconcile

- Published: 2026-09-05T08:57:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609050011.aspx
- anchor: #n2505296
- Companies mentioned: Uber、99、Worky

Facts:
- 1.9% of the total employed population
- Average weekly working hours reach 44.7
- Yet average hourly earnings are 12% lower
- Average monthly income is about 3,147 Brazilian reais

## 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: 2026-09-05T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11159208
- anchor: #n2505748
- Companies mentioned: Integra Credit

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: 2026-09-05T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162026
- anchor: #n2505747
- Companies mentioned: 台灣鍾肇政文學推廣協會

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: 2026-09-05T10:59:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161986
- anchor: #n2505749
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、氣象應用推廣基金會

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: 2026-09-05T10:46:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11148488
- anchor: #n2505750
- Companies mentioned: 台湾各地方政府

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: 2026-09-05T10:42:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162081
- anchor: #n2505751

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: 2026-09-05T10:42:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162082
- anchor: #n2505752
- Companies mentioned: 新光三越、Diamond Towers

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: 2026-09-05T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161813
- anchor: #n2505753
- 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 &

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.

## 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: 2026-09-05T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152433
- anchor: #n2505561
- Companies mentioned: 網路溫度計DailyView、KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎

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: 2026-09-05T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161709
- anchor: #n2505560

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: 2026-09-05T09:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5549568
- anchor: #n2505562

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: 2026-09-05T09:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5549019
- anchor: #n2505563

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: 2026-09-05T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5548745
- anchor: #n2505564
- Companies mentioned: 国際心理健康急救組織（Mental Health First Aid, MHFA）

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.

## 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: 2026-09-05T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11112570
- anchor: #n2505569

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

- Published: 2026-09-05T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11157663
- anchor: #n2505568

中国のネットユーザーが選ぶ95年以降生まれの古装ドラマ男性俳優TOP10が発表され、張凌赫が1位に選ばれた。彼は『蒼蘭訣』や『逐玉』での圧倒的なビジュアルと演技で支持された。

## The Battle for 2026》KMT stronghold faces a reckoning: How did Hsu Hsin-ying bring Hsinchu County to the brink of slipping away?

- Published: 2026-09-05T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159858
- anchor: #n2505567

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: 2026-09-05T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161884
- anchor: #n2505566
- Companies mentioned: 香港電影資料館

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: 2026-09-05T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161951
- anchor: #n2505565

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: 2026-09-05T09:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11160121
- anchor: #n2505570

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: 2026-09-05T09:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11159901
- anchor: #n2505571

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: 2026-09-05T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11161924
- anchor: #n2505302
- Companies mentioned: Marks & Spencer、NME、Slant Magazine、Rolling Stone

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.

## Commentary: Review of the restart of Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 begins as the public pays trillions for a nuclear-free homeland

- Published: 2026-09-05T08:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11161958
- anchor: #n2505303
- Companies mentioned: 台電、台積電

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 has an AI ace up its sleeve

- Published: 2026-09-05T10:50:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597476
- anchor: #n2505678
- Companies mentioned: Jefferies、BNP Paribas、JPMorgan Chase

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: 2026-09-05T10:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6596968
- anchor: #n2505679
- Companies mentioned: 摩根士丹利、TheStreet、Yahoo Finance

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: 2026-09-05T10:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6598315
- anchor: #n2505680
- 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

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%

## Trump announces state banquet for Xi Jinping on Sept. 24, praising U.S.-China ties as very smooth

- Published: 2026-09-05T09:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6598251
- anchor: #n2505499

アメリカのトランプ大統領が、習近平中国国家主席を9月24日に国宴で招待すると発表。両国関係の改善を強調し、イラン問題での緊張も軽視した。

## NVIDIA doubles down on open-source AI! Reportedly investing $2.5 billion in Murati startup, valued at least $40 billion

- Published: 2026-09-05T09:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6598279
- anchor: #n2505500
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic、Meta、Andreessen Horowitz、Accel、GV、Lightspeed、Hugging Face、Reflection、Poolside

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. Stock Market Highlights: Sept. 5, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-05T09:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6597757
- anchor: #n2505501
- Companies mentioned: Apple

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: 2026-09-05T09:13:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6598296
- anchor: #n2505502
- Companies mentioned: Bloom Energy、Illumina、Everpure、Molson Coors Beverage、Trade Desk、Builders FirstSource、Cheniere Energy、Twilio

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: 2026-09-05T08:55:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6598323
- anchor: #n2505234
- Companies mentioned: 南亜科、華邦電、致和證、太子、景碩、聯電、明泰、佳世達

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.

## Micron’s HBM capacity could double by year-end as it races to catch up with Samsung and SK海力士

- Published: 2026-09-05T08:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6598294
- anchor: #n2505235
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SK海力士、輝達、Counterpoint Research

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## The “Cybercab storm” fizzles into a drizzle! Just 45 cars, Musk also absent, cooling market enthusiasm; Tesla falls nearly 6%

- Published: 2026-09-05T08:30:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6598280
- anchor: #n2505236
- Companies mentioned: Waymo、Zoox、Alphabet、Amazon

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: 2026-09-05T08:04:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6598264
- anchor: #n2505237
- Companies mentioned: 花旗、FRB（連邦準備制度）

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.

## 共信動物’s new drug passes marketing review for treatment of canine melanoma — 環球生技月刊

- Published: 2026-09-05T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=89994&range=news
- anchor: #n2505842
- Companies mentioned: 共信醫藥、台灣經濟研究院、FortuneBusiness

Facts:
- 共信醫藥 (6617)
- New pet registrations for cats and dogs in Taiwan have reached 180,000.
- About 100,000 newborns each year