AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-05 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.htmlOne 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.en 【京元電子】The company has been invited to attend the Taiwan Summit hosted by UBS Securities.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505384Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:50:38 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所京元電子 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505383Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:41:51 +0900Taiwan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. 【威宏-KY】Announcement on the board’s resolution regarding dividend distribution by a material subsidiary of the company.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505382Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:41:01 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505366Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:40:07 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所昇陽半導體 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505365Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:35:43 +0900Taiwan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. 【中砂】Announcement that the company has received full payment for its second domestic unsecured convertible corporate bondhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505364Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:35:38 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所中砂 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505363Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:35:37 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所中鋼 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505362Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:35:29 +0900Taiwan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. 【瑞昱】Announcement that the company will attend investment forums hosted by Daiwa and BofA.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505301Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:34:41 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所瑞昱 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505300Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:33:14 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505299Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:32:49 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505298Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:27:36 +0900Taiwan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. 【禾榮科】The company has been invited to attend an investor conference hosted by 富邦證券.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505297Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:24:46 +0900Taiwan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. Subsidies for village and neighborhood chiefs and councilors’ aides to increase; 行政院 allocates NT$3億 to support local governments.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505902Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:43:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung career exploration program links 35 companies, draws more than 400 young peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505903Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:40:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. diesel prices hit a record high, potentially fueling inflation and affecting the midterm electionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505899Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:37:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Woman who wired money to help a friend pay customs duties gets caught up in drug-smuggling case; acquitted for lack of evidencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505900Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:36:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Pokémon featured on stamps; 中華郵政 secures first-ever license, with a limited run of 300,000 sheets going on sale Nov. 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505901Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:35:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tibet relocates customs clearance facilities at Zhangmu port on the China-Nepal border; original site has high disaster riskhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505898Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:33:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA From “Daily Character” to the Japanese prime minister’s office, Chang Ping-huang uses calligraphy to build ties between Taiwan and Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505811Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:16:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei hepatitis C clinic had 9 major deficiencies; medical technologists’ union urges stronger infection control at the primary-care levelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505810Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:11:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川普 to visit Ireland aboard new Air Force One; security upgrade delayed until next monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505807Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:01:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI fuels semiconductor logistics boom as Taiwan air freight capacity falls short and shifts toward a multi-hub modelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505675Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:55:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 13 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around the Taiwan Strait; armed forces maintain close surveillance and respondhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505676Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:53:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA13 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 ballotshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505677Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:51:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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 droneshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505674Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:41:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA White-backed planthopper numbers rise in Taitung rice fields; agricultural research station urges stronger control when more than 5 are found per clumphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505671Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:39:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Reuters: Anthropic delays IPO timeline, with promotional campaign to begin as early as mid-Octoberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505669Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:24:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Mother and son killed in crash on Hualien’s Provincial Highway 9; pickup driver seriously injured and hospitalizedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505661Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:08:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Equal-area map wins UN backing, enlarging Africa and shrinking Europe and the Americashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505620Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI is driving a shortage of PCB materials; expert says specification upgrades are outpacing capacity expansionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505495Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:47:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Northern Taiwan braces for heavier rain; Wu Der-rong says weak Tropical Storm Korowang is spinning in place, with high uncertaintyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505494Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:41:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. Candidates unwind by tending plants and sampling snacks, then recharge with their hobbies before the final pushhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505484Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:38:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Falklands sovereignty dispute flares up; Argentina to sanction unauthorized oil and gas explorationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505485Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:38:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. Open: 艾卡拉茲 beats 吳易昺 in straight sets; 莎芭蓮卡 advances to the round of 16https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505483Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:32:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2 million people in Brazil rely on digital labor platforms for a living, as flexible hours and worker protections prove hard to reconcilehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505296Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:57:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 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 costshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505748Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan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 plazahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505747Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan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 revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505749Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:59:06 +0900Taiwan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 Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505750Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:46:16 +0900Taiwan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 recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505751Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:42:24 +0900Taiwan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 revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505752Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:42:13 +0900Taiwan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 priceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505753Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan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. 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 visithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505561Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan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 failureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505560Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan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 schoolshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505562Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:50:01 +0900Taiwan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 chancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505563Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:40:01 +0900Taiwan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 Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505564Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:30:01 +0900Taiwan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. 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 surfacehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505569Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan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 reddenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505568Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505567Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan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 cinemahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505566Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan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 gamblehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505565Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0900Taiwan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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505570Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0900Taiwan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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505571Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:20:00 +0900Taiwan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?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505302Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0900Taiwan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. Commentary: Review of the restart of Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 begins as the public pays trillions for a nuclear-free homelandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505303Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:20:00 +0900Taiwan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 has an AI ace up its sleevehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505678Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:50:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 overhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505679Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:30:04 +0900Taiwan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'https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505680Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Trump announces state banquet for Xi Jinping on Sept. 24, praising U.S.-China ties as very smoothhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505499Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505500Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:40:03 +0900Taiwan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. Stock Market Highlights: Sept. 5, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505501Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網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 toohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505502Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:13:26 +0900Taiwan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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505234Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:55:09 +0900Taiwan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. Micron’s HBM capacity could double by year-end as it races to catch up with Samsung and SK海力士https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505235Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 The “Cybercab storm” fizzles into a drizzle! Just 45 cars, Musk also absent, cooling market enthusiasm; Tesla falls nearly 6%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505236Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:30:06 +0900Taiwan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 keyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505237Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:04:42 +0900Taiwan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. 共信動物’s new drug passes marketing review for treatment of canine melanoma — 環球生技月刊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260905-09/index-en-p2.html#n2505842Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan環球生技月刊