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大立光's revenue in August 2026 reached NT$5.012 billion, up 2.76% month over month, reflecting the peak-season effect in the third quarter. The company continues to acquire land and expand capacity, strengthening its focus on AI and optical communications, and is confident about future growth.
Companies mentioned：Apple
摩根士丹利 forecasts that Apple's first foldable iPhone will generate about $14 billion in revenue in the December quarter, testing the company's pricing power and potentially reshaping the global foldable-phone market.
Companies mentioned：摩根士丹利、三星電子、台積電
Original雙鴻因供應輝達VR與ASIC產品，今年營收可望年增7成，明年持續成長，激勵股價創歷史新高，即使被列為處置股仍逆勢上漲30%。
Companies mentioned：輝達(NVDA-US)、AWS、META
Original散裝航商裕民の株価が8%以上上昇し、5年半ぶりの高値を記録。散裝市場の供需緊張と第四季の旺季到来を背景に、下半年の業績が上半年を上回ると市場は楽観視している。
Companies mentioned：Clarksons
Taiwan’s total number of overseas students reached a record 140,417 in 2025, with Vietnam ranking first at 52,974, surpassing Japan and China. The shift reflects Taiwan’s growing appeal to students from Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, and carries important implications for its international education strategy.
In the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, DPP candidate Shen Po-yang led incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an by a wide margin in an online poll, with 82.4% support. Chiang has been in a difficult position amid controversy over his son’s overseas studies, sparking heated public debate.
Companies mentioned：壹蘋新聞網、風傳媒
Following a conflict-of-interest issue involving Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, Lin Chih-yun, daughter of NTU Hospital Director Lin Fang-yu, shared her experience. Psychiatrist Shen Cheng-nan questioned whether her account was consistent, and the controversy has widened.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States on September 24, accompanied by a large business delegation. The diplomatic move aims to secure tariff reductions and progress on a trade agreement, and is unusual after years of tighter restrictions.
Companies mentioned：阿里巴巴、騰訊、波音、蘋果、Meta、亞馬遜、字節跳動、輝達、特斯拉
Taiwan's tourism authorities have ordered several travel agencies to shut down because they failed to pay required security deposits or faced financial problems. Consumers should check agencies before traveling.
Companies mentioned：環宇国際旅行社、百飛旅行社、洋碁国際旅行社
U.S. diesel prices have hit a record high, dealing a blow to agriculture and logistics. Accelerating inflation is increasing political pressure on the Trump administration, with possible repercussions for the November midterm elections.
Companies mentioned：Energy Aspects、Atlantic Council、U.S. Department of Agriculture、Argus Media
Multiple Taiwanese counties and cities are distributing Double Ninth Festival gifts for seniors, with centenarians receiving up to NT$70,000; a proposed merger of National Sun Yat-sen University and National University of Kaohsiung has stalled amid controversy; restaurants are offering ID-based deals; and funeral rights for cohabiting partners remain limited by their legal status. These issues reflect an aging society, an education crisis and inadequate legal protections.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒、台電、教育部
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai has declined to countersign 8 bills, and the conflict between the executive and legislative branches has escalated into a constitutional crisis. A constitutional scholar warned that “extraordinary veto power is a symptom of illness.”
The Ministry of Health and Welfare is moving childcare subsidies for children under 2 into a legal framework. Eligible households using quasi-public childcare services will receive up to NT$19,000 per month, depending on income and birth order, strengthening support for families raising children.
The UN General Assembly, acting on an initiative led by African countries, passed a resolution to discontinue use of the Mercator projection and adopt the “Equal Earth projection.” The United States was the only country to oppose it, and the move is expected to have a major impact on education and map media.
Companies mentioned：Google Maps
With the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday approaching, domestic tourism in Taiwan is picking up. Agoda data show accommodation searches doubled year over year. Taipei and Yilan remain at the top of the rankings, while searches for Green Island surged 4.5 times, making it a dark horse and reflecting travelers’ preference for nature and a slower pace of travel.
Companies mentioned：Agoda
Ahead of the 2026 local elections, the selection of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's son for government-funded study abroad has revived scrutiny of a past case involving the expanded recruitment of military legal officers that included former President Chen Shui-bian's son, Chen Chih-chung. The Control Yuan has pointed to problems with the Ministry of National Defense's procedures, and debate over privilege continues.
IKEA is taking its “storage action vehicle” on a nationwide tour, demonstrating how to store more than 100 items in a space of less than 5 ping. Its approach has evolved from decluttering to keeping the things people love, offering ideas tailored to consumers' lifestyles.
County and city governments across Taiwan have announced details of their Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen payments. In Taipei, instant deposits to cards will begin on September 7, with payments of up to NT$10,000. Payment amounts and eligibility requirements differ across all 22 counties and cities, and some areas provide additional payments to people aged 100.
Companies mentioned：台北市政府、新北市政府、基隆市政府、桃園市政府、新竹県政府、新竹市政府、苗栗県政府、台中市政府、彰化県政府、嘉義県政府、嘉義市政府、台南市政府、高雄市政府、屏東県政府、宜蘭県政府、花蓮県政府、台東県政府、澎湖県政府、金門県政府、連江県政府
Experts say socks that go missing after washing are most often caught in gaps in the washing machine or slip into the drainpipe. They recommend using a laundry bag and carrying out regular inspections to prevent this.
Companies mentioned：Southern Living
U.S. nonfarm payrolls in August significantly exceeded expectations, raising expectations of a Fed rate hike. Bond yields rose, while stock prices and gold prices fell. As the impact on Taiwan stocks draws attention, experts explain how to read the market.
Companies mentioned：フォルクスワーゲン
President Trump dismissed the military conflict with Iran as “a piece of cake,” drawing public backlash ahead of the midterm elections. The economic burden and his downplaying of the death toll are creating headwinds for Republicans.
Starting September 1, Taiwan's Tourism Administration will require travel agencies to assist with pre-trip registration for travel to China, Hong Kong and Macau. Agencies that violate the rule face fines of up to 50,000 yen. Individual registration is optional.
Taipei and New Taipei will make major city bus routes free on September 22, in observance of International Car-Free Day. The aim is to raise environmental awareness and encourage greater use of public transportation.
Sunflower Movement leader 陳為廷 has reportedly been appointed head of the national security group at the national-level think tank DSET. But three past sexual harassment incidents have sparked controversy, with questions raised about his suitability. Neither he nor the organization has issued an official response.
Companies mentioned：MyDefence
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Companies mentioned：藥華藥、美國醫療保險與醫療補助服務中心(CMS)、Ropeginterferonalfa-2b(Ropeg，即P1101)