Asian youth championships: 韓國隊 practices against left-handed pitching; 台灣隊 head coach says delivery mimics Liu Renyou
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Asian Youth Baseball Championship opens on the 7th
Companies mentioned：台灣隊、韓國隊、中央社
2026-09-06 18:00–21:00 JST
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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 65 items from 4 sources; Japan, 21 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（40）
Chen Liang-chi's book recounts 4 years in government as he worked to avert the departure of 台積電's 3-nanometer plant
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 台積電's 3-nanometer plant
- 4 years in government
- More than 200 weeks
- A delay of 1 to 2 years
Companies mentioned：台積電、世界先進、和碩聯合科技、台灣大哥大、中華民國全國工業總會、台灣地方創生基金會
Death toll from Tibet's Jilong landslide rises to 43; 519 people missing
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 43 dead
- 519 people missing
- 261 foreign nationals missing
- 23 countries
Companies mentioned：央視新聞、中國國務院新聞辦公室、外交部、尼泊爾
生生喝鮮乳's password sparks controversy; Taipei City says well-intentioned reminder was distorted
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Expanded to include 66,000 junior high school students
- A total of 289,000 city residents will benefit
Companies mentioned：生生喝鮮乳、北市教育局、中央社、林智群
Ho Hsin-chun details youth initiatives; Chiang Chi-chen calls for a universal cash payment of NT$20,000
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Call for a universal cash payment of NT$20,000
- Subsidies for seniors aged 65 and older
Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、台中市議會、中央社、青商會、AI創新人才研習所
135 Thai schools take part in Chinese-language speech contest; representative office calls for building bridges between Taiwan and Thailand
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 135 schools across Thailand
- More than 350 students
Companies mentioned：泰國中華會館、海華文教基金會
金融三業 post profits topping NT$1 trillion in the first 7 months; full-year earnings may hit a record high
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 金融三業 recorded cumulative profits of NT$1.0018 trillion in the first 7 months
- Annual growth of 105.8%
- The 2024 full-year record high of NT$1.0588 trillion
- Just about NT$56.9 billion short of the 2024 full-year record high of NT$1.0588 trillion
- Taiwan's economic growth this year is forecast to reach 11.05%
- Monthly profits for 金融三業 fell to NT$95.351 billion
- A sharp monthly decline of NT$51.964 billion
- Banks had the largest share of profits at 47.5%
- The 保險業 came next at 31%
- The 證券期貨投信業 accounted for about 21%
- Pre-tax earnings for 銀行業 totaled NT$476.36 billion in the first 7 months of this year
- Annual growth of 28.8%
Companies mentioned：金融三業、銀行業、保險業、證券期貨投信業、本國銀行、壽險業、產險業、金管會、國銀業者
Flooding in Nepal and Tibet destroys Jilong Port; Reuters sees site reduced to rubble
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 20 Chinese rescue workers
- More than 1,300 people killed in Nepal and China
- More than 5,000 people remain missing
Companies mentioned：路透社、中國外交部、美國駐中國大使館、X平台、中央社
A Fu Jen Catholic University department holds orientation at an Yilan homestay; alleged harassing private messages from operator to female student spark discussion
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A department's student association held an official freshman orientation camp at a homestay in Yilan on Sept. 3 and 4
Companies mentioned：輔仁大學
台灣男排 excels at serve reception and defense, beats 卡達 for first win at Asian Championship
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 25-19
- 25-22
- 28-26
- Scored 9 points in a single set
- Scored 8 points in a single set
- Scored a game-high 20 points
- 13 attacks
- 6 blocks
- 1 ace
Companies mentioned：台灣男排、卡達、泰國、韓國、中央社
Pingtung presents certificates to 24 cultural heritage conservators and unveils a traditional crafts workshop
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Certificates presented to 24 intangible cultural heritage conservators
- Pingtung has registered 66 items of intangible cultural heritage to date
- 122 conservators and preservation groups recognized
Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府、文化部文化資產局、屏東科技大學
Promoting dementia-friendly communities, 紅十字會 brings renowned doctors to Tamsui
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 1 in every 12 seniors aged 65 and older has dementia
Companies mentioned：紅十字會、淡水馬偕醫院
Vilnius holds international community festival and awards honors for foreign residents' contributions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Vilnius currently has about 78,000 foreign residents
- From 154 countries
- The foreign-resident community grew by about 4.4%
- Original超過一成維爾紐斯居民為外國人
Companies mentioned：Go Vilnius
Huang Tzu-peng exits after being struck by a line drive; 台鋼雄鷹 says his palm is bruised and swollen
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Left after pitching just 1 inning
- The Lions scored 4 runs in the inning
- 3 runs were charged to Huang Tzu-peng
- 1 earned run was charged to Liao Yi-chung
Companies mentioned：台鋼雄鷹、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊
Hong Kong independent bookstore faces a familiar ordeal; Huafu Jifeng says lost spaces must not mean lost memories
Summary not yet available
Facts
- It has now been two years
- September 2024
- January 2018
- After the lease expires on Feb. 27 next year
- Closed on Aug. 30
- Announced on July 29 that it would close when the lease expires
Companies mentioned：季風書園、獵人書店、一拳書館、留下書舍、田園書屋
Asian youth 台灣隊 captain 張乙安 takes on a middle-of-the-order role, looks forward to facing Japan ace 織田翔希
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Japan's team has a top fastball speed of 157 kilometers per hour
Companies mentioned：張乙安、織田翔希、楊孝承、陳昱勛、嚴竣相、甲子園
Chongyang Bridge construction: New Taipei City government says the Ziqiang Road vehicle ramp will close at night from 9/7
Summary not yet available
Facts
- From the 7th to the 13th
- 10 p.m. each night
- 6 a.m. the following morning
- 7 sections of bridge deck are damaged
Companies mentioned：新北市養工處、中央社
A childhood memory for Meishan residents in Chiayi County, 明正堂書局 to close after six decades
Original嘉義県梅山郷の老舗「明正堂書局」が年末に閉店する。開業60年の歴史を持つ地域の思い出の場所であり、住民が惜しんでいる。
Facts
- A sexagenary cycle in business
- 86-year-old owner Chang Keng-yu
- He opened the bookstore when he was 26
- Party membership card No. 165
Companies mentioned：明正堂書局、國民黨、民進黨
立陶宛 to assume rotating presidency of 歐盟; foreign minister urges reduced economic dependence on China
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 立陶宛's exports to China compared with imports last year were in a ratio of about 1 to 8
- 立陶宛 is expected to take over from 愛爾蘭 in the first half of 2027
- 立陶宛 first held the position in 2013
Companies mentioned：立陶宛、歐盟、中國、台灣、愛爾蘭、希臘
Sheltered workshops in Kaohsiung and Pingtung received order inquiries from 國民黨 but heard nothing further; Pan Men-an and Lai Jui-lung place orders in support
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Ordered 300 Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes
- To purchase 500 boxes
- Doubled the order to 600 boxes
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、Facebook、中外餅舖
No more struggle to slim the waist: diet control, exercise and non-invasive laser help shed a tuna belly
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Peak weight topped 92 kilograms
- Lost nearly 30 kilograms in 3 months
- It was probably during a routine diabetes follow-up blood test in July 2024
Companies mentioned：中央社
Tensions in the Middle East push U.S. gasoline prices to a projected record over the Labor Day holiday weekend
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The average U.S. gasoline price is projected to reach $4.03 per gallon (about 3.785 liters)
- Surpassing the $3.83 record set during the same period in 2012
- As of the 3rd, the national average gasoline price was about $4.13 per gallon
- The average U.S. gasoline price is expected to reach $4.03 per gallon (about 3.785 liters), or about NT$127.
Companies mentioned：GasBuddy、路透社、川普、共和黨
老盟’s “Love Bracelet” marks 25 years, helping more than 9,000 families reunite with loved ones with dementia or missing elderly relatives.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Helped 9115 families reunite
- Recovery rate nearly 100%
- Accounts for 34.34%
- The cumulative number of applicants has reached 4萬1403.
Companies mentioned：老盟、中華民國老人福利推動聯盟、內政部警政署
“The Elephants Are Coming” has only 2 performances; 北藝中心 cites the volume of sea freight, the large cast and traffic controls.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 containers
- 120 performers
- 100,000 people
- 35 volunteers
Companies mentioned：北藝中心、奧波西托劇團、Compagnie Oposito、台北市政府、台北捷運
Japanese actor 玉木宏 wins bronze at the world jiu-jitsu championships; friend 岡田准一 posts congratulations.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Finished in 3rd place
- Original21名選手中一路晉級4強
Companies mentioned：玉木宏、岡田准一、Daily Sports、Netflix
The northeast monsoon arrives on the 9th; moisture increases on windward areas, with heavier rain possible on the 11th.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Highs of about 31 to 32 degrees in western Taiwan
- About 29 to 30 degrees in Hualien and Taitung
- Lows of 23 to 25 degrees nationwide
- Lows dip slightly by 1 to 2 degrees, to about 22 to 23 degrees nationwide
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署、輕颱科羅旺
Road subsidence on Ruilong Road in 前鎮區, 高雄市; city government says repairs are complete and traffic has resumed.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original昨天約中午12時接獲通報道路下陷
- Repairs to the damaged pipe and concrete backfilling were completed at around 1:30 a.m. today.
- Repairs and backfilling were completed at 8 p.m. yesterday.
Companies mentioned：高雄市、市府水利局、自來水公司
Koushe Elementary School takes part in a basketball experience camp, discovering the appeal of FIBA 3x3 basketball.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The FIBA 3x3 Kaohsiung Challenger kicks off this weekend.
Companies mentioned：FIBA、中華民國3x3籃球協會、國家運動產業發展中心
Working with Feng Kai again, Liu Xiaoyi says he loves revising scripts, so there is no need to rush memorizing lines.
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：豆腐媽媽
陳水扁 witnesses the reestablishment of a borough in his hometown 西庄; does not respond to 陳幸妤’s divorce.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 西庄 dates back more than 300 years.
- During the 2018 borough and neighborhood reorganization
Companies mentioned：陳水扁、黃偉哲、台南市政府民政局、東庄、西庄、陳幸妤
“The Elephants Are Coming” holds its 2nd performance of the evening; Taipei City Hall manages crowds by zone and time.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3 mechanical elephants, 4.5 meters tall and 8 meters long
- 4.5 meters tall
- 8 meters long
- Attracted more than 100,000 visitors
- More than 400 police officers deployed in advance
- Metro adds 6 train services to disperse crowds
Companies mentioned：奧波西托劇團、Compagnie Oposito、北藝中心、台北表演藝術中心、市警局士林分局
Kaohsiung reports 1 additional imported case of chikungunya; patient developed a fever on arrival, was isolated and tested positive, with no community exposure.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A 38-year-old male migrant worker from the Philippines
- 500-yuan vouchers per person
- 200-yuan vouchers per person
Companies mentioned：高雄市立民生醫院
Asian youth baseball championship: South Korea captain 嚴竣相 singles out 劉任右, saying both have improved and he looks forward to facing him again.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan opens its Asian Youth Baseball Championship campaign against South Korea on the 7th.
Companies mentioned：亞利桑那響尾蛇
President Lai campaigns for 陳瑩 in Taitung, taking a veiled jab: “You can’t build a road right outside your own home.”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Ranked No. 1 in performance
Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨
Russian official: Three-way talks among the leaders of Russia, the U.S. and China have not been ruled out.
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：俄羅斯塔斯社（TASS）
茲韋列夫 beats 塔比洛 in straight sets to storm into the US Open round of 16.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- In straight sets
- By a score of 6-2
- 7-6 (7/2)
- Currently 29 years old
Companies mentioned：茲韋列夫、塔比洛、達爾德里
Flooding hits Putian, Fujian, the birthplace of Mazu culture; ancient Bagua-pattern village destroyed.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The flood peak at the Laixi station on Putian’s Mulan River reached 14.91 meters.
- Brownish-yellow watermarks left on walls along the village lanes clearly show that the water exceeded 2 meters at its deepest.
- Some low-lying areas even reached 3 meters.
- Originally connected by a village road 2 to 3 meters wide
Companies mentioned：華林工業園區、澎湃新聞、中央社、城廂區人民政府
Volleyball star 廖苡任 gets her family exercising, revealing that her mother has made exercise a regular habit.
Taiwanese volleyball player Liao Yi-ren attended the opening ceremony of National Sports Day and shared changes in her mother's exercise habits. She is training for the Nagoya Asian Games.
Companies mentioned：台北鯨華女排隊
Original林澤彬生涯首度先發第4棒感意外 8月錯過以為沒機會
富邦悍將 player 林澤彬 made his first career start as the No. 4 hitter on September 6. The coaching staff valued his strong on-base skills and hitting with runners in scoring position.
Companies mentioned：富邦悍將、樂天桃猿
賴瑞隆 invites 陳其邁 to chair his campaign headquarters; 黃敏惠 appears at 柯志恩’s temple-front concert.
Campaigning for the Kaohsiung mayoral election continues. DPP candidate 賴瑞隆 has invited 陳其邁 to serve as campaign chair, while KMT candidate 柯志恩 held a concert with 黃敏惠 appearing in support.
Companies mentioned：中外餅舖、三鳳宮
Japan | PR TIMES（21）
Grapes, new rice, and Halloween: “FARM CIRCUS Autumn’s 3 Major Festivals” celebrates fall in Kobe’s farming communities!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Event date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Event date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Event date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社北神地域振興、道の駅 神戸フルーツ・フラワーパーク大沢 FARM CIRCUS
The winner of the 12th MJS presents JC Cup U-11 Boys and Girls Soccer Tournament has been decided!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 12th MJS presents JC Cup U-11 Boys and Girls Soccer Tournament
- DREAM FC (Osaka Prefecture) 2-0 スポルティング・クルーベ・デ・ポルトゥガル (Portugal)
- 8 teams invited from 8 countries overseas.
Companies mentioned：DREAM FC、スポルティング・クルーベ・デ・ポルトゥガル、上尾朝日FC、公益社団法人日本青年会議所、一般社団法人日本サッカー名蹴会、株式会社ミロク情報サービス
Dikeon wins back-to-back titles in impressive fashion, following last year’s triumph! Results of the Korea Cup (G2)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A second consecutive victory
- Crossed the finish line 6 lengths ahead
- Originalタイム：1分51秒7
Companies mentioned：特別区競馬組合、東京シティ競馬、KRA
[Free to attend on 9/13 (Sun)] Online seminar: “Bring out your ‘true potential’ on exam day! What you can do to give it your all.” Special lecture by Teraki Koki, former pitcher for 横浜DeNAベイスターズ and current medical student
Summary not yet available
Facts
- September 13, 2026, 07:50-11:45
- Capacity: 50 people
Companies mentioned：サクセスケア、横浜DeNAベイスターズ、SSS Education、mimococo、大河ゼミナール、ウカルフィット、東海大学
“Ultra acosta!2026” welcomes a record 24,000 cosplayers and photographers over 3 days
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 24,000 people
- Held for the 5th time
- 248 groups exhibited
- 149 groups last year
Companies mentioned：株式会社ハコスタ、株式会社サンシャインシティ、豊島区、株式会社アニメイト、Evoto、株式会社クレイツ、株式会社しまうまプリント、HSK Japan、株式会社ケンコー・トキナー、株式会社らしんばん、コスブー、株式会社エヌ・アイ・アイ、株式会社クラッセ、LIKEY
OriginalノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 公式戦 9月6日開催 琉球アスティーダ vs 木下マイスター東京 試合結果
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 4-0
Companies mentioned：琉球アスティーダ、木下マイスター東京、ノジマＴリーグ
Original9年半の感謝を、カレーに込めて限定メニューが登場
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 9.5th anniversary
- 11 days
Companies mentioned：ジパングカリーカフェ、株式会社ジパングフードリレーションズ
Autumn flavors of “Anno sweet potato and moon-viewing” in one bowl.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- À la carte: 680 yen (tax included)
- Set with curry: 400 yen (tax included)
- Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
Companies mentioned：ジパングカリーカフェ、株式会社ジパングフードリレーションズ
Work-calling app “hoot（ふーと）” officially launches browser version
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The number of registered users has surpassed 80,000
- Original1つのおうちには最大12人まで参加でき
- Officially launched on September 6, 2026
Companies mentioned：RoyalCourse、hoot（ふーと）
株式会社HARAHARA and 株式会社HarboR launch their first idol project. Audition show “The CANVAS” begins streaming on YouTube
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The total number of views across social media for content produced to date has exceeded 550 million
- With a roster of more than 200 livestreamers
- Some have achieved a peak monthly income of 6.5 million yen
- Original2026年9月7日（月）19:00より本編の配信を開始します
Companies mentioned：株式会社HARAHARA、株式会社HarboR、The CANVAS
Original＜放送決定＞ビョン・ウソク 日本ファンミーティングを2026年11月にテレビ初・独占放送！ファン必見のビハインド映像も！CS衛星劇場
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2026 ByeonWooSeok Asia Fanmeeting Tour in Yokohama <The Secret Library>
- A striking height of 189 cm
- 衛星劇場カスタマーセンター: 0570-001-444
- For IP phone users: 03-6741-7535
Companies mentioned：ビョン・ウソク、J HARMONY Co., Ltd.、CS衛星劇場、Kアリーナ横浜、衛星劇場カスタマーセンター
Written and directed by Kentaro Kobayashi! At the final performance of “Oort Cloud: The Big Observatory Problem,” it was announced that “Curator Shima Kamame and the Da Vinci Note” will return!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- To be staged in Osaka and Tokyo in February 2027
Companies mentioned：キョードーメディアス
[Aichi, Chita Peninsula] “Twilight session” for enjoying the sunset comes to seaside BBQ facility ウッドデザインパーク野間｜Limited-time offering through September 30
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Through Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Hours of operation: 17:00–20:00
- About 20 minutes from Mihama IC
- 3-minute walk
Companies mentioned：ウッドデザインパーク株式会社、ウッドデザインパーク野間
Azur Lane announces “BLUE SIGNAL,” its 9th-anniversary song performed by KAF!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 9th anniversary of Azur Lane’s release in Japan
- YouTube subscribers: 1 million
- 300 million total views
- Has contributed to the production of more than 900 songs
- Has earned the Oricon No. 1 ranking more than 190 times
- Reached No. 1 in 17 countries worldwide
- Release date: September 14, 2017
Companies mentioned：株式会社Yostar、Manjuu Co.,Ltd.、YongShi Co.,Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.、KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
An “urban market” appears beneath an elevated railway in Osaka!? Local Kochi personality Keisuke Shibata (Shibacchi) hosts a 1-day event: “SUPER LOCAL 高知家 Doppuri Market — Immerse Yourself in Everyday Kochi”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 11:00～18:00
- Collect 3 stickers
Companies mentioned：高知県、吉永鰹節店、西村水産、SUPER LOCAL 高知家、OSAKA FOOD LAB、JPタワー大阪、KITTE大阪
“Japan’s most helpful beauty pageant”: Miss Magazine 2027 announces its finalists!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- It will celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2027
- “Miss Magazine 2027 Grand Prix Announcement Press Conference,” to be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社講談社、GMBプロダクション、GloryB、エーライツ、ユースプロダクション、劇団東俳、アミティープロモーション
Original鈴木真海子、約2年半ぶりとなる単独公演 12月20日（日）に恵比寿The Garden Hallで開催決定
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
- Advance tickets: 6,800 yen (tax included)
- Up to 4 tickets per person
Companies mentioned：鈴木真海子、Pistachio Studio、大塚製薬、ポカリスエット、花王、melt、HOT STUFF PROMOTION
OriginalノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 公式戦 9月6日開催 T.T彩たま vs 金沢ポート 試合結果
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3-2
Companies mentioned：ノジマTリーグ、T.T彩たま、金沢ポート
A new original character, “Reed Mow,” is born!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sunday, September 6, 2026
Companies mentioned：assie, Productions - Fukuoka .、Reed Mow
[TAC Public Servant Exam Prep] Night guidance session “Teach Me About Public Service Exams from Scratch!—Start Preparing in September!” to be held online on Tuesday, 9/15
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A ¥10,000 enrollment fee waiver coupon
Companies mentioned：TAC株式会社
[PFUブルーキャッツ石川かほく] Second-year recovery rice harvest held in the Miyasaka district of 内灘町, Ishikawa Prefecture
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Classes are scheduled to resume at the disaster-hit Nishi-Arawa Elementary School this November
Companies mentioned：PFUブルーキャッツ石川かほく、内灘町、石川かほく農業協同組合(JA石川かほく)、内灘町米生産農家
Taiwan | 風傳媒（21）
Tomorrow’s weather: First major cooldown arrives! Temperatures fall and rain moves in across Taiwan for 3 consecutive days; weather agency reveals the wettest, coolest period and offers a weeklong forecast.
Taiwan’s 中央气象署 issued its forecast for this week, saying the first northeast monsoon of the season will affect Taiwan from September 9 to 11, bringing cooler, rainy weather, with heavier rain possible in some areas. The light typhoon “科羅旺” will have no direct impact on Taiwan, but development of a new tropical system east of the Philippines bears watching.
Companies mentioned：中央气象署
Paid National Pension premiums for years, then died at 65: “3 payments still go unclaimed”? Labor Insurance Bureau reveals new rules; missing 1 step could mean forfeiting retirement benefits.
A problem has emerged in Taiwan's national pension system: people who die after reaching age 65 may be unable to receive 3 types of benefits. 衛福部 has amended the system and introduced a new scheme waiving applications for old-age pensions, but recipients must register a bank account.
Companies mentioned：衛福部、勤労保険局
Original運動部發錢今天截止！「揮汗有禮」每人50元登記時程/兌換期限/領取步驟/4大退件地雷懶人包
Taiwan's 運動部 has launched the “Sweat for Rewards” campaign, under which people aged 16 or older can receive a 50-yuan coupon each week by completing exercise tasks. The campaign runs from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026, and participants must upload records of the first week's tasks by Sept. 6.
Companies mentioned：運動部
民眾黨 draws a hard line, “banning members from campaigning for 徐欣瑩”! Doctor sees shift in Hsinchu County race: the White camp has taken its cards back.
民眾黨 announced a ban on party members supporting Hsinchu County mayoral candidate 徐欣瑩 and said they could be expelled from the party, ending cooperation between the Blue and White camps and significantly reshaping the county’s election landscape.
Companies mentioned：民眾黨、國民黨
Could the 1997 Asian financial crisis happen again? HSBC report warns that 3 “dangerous traits” are emerging in markets.
A 滙豐銀行 report warns that 3 dangerous features resembling those of the 1997 Asian financial crisis are emerging in today's markets. Rising U.S. government bond yields, a weaker yen and excessive optimism about AI technology are raising concerns, with the vulnerabilities of Asian economies also highlighted.
Companies mentioned：滙豐銀行、アメリカ財務省、美聯社
Interview: Japanese hotel group R HOTEL shares its new concept, combining local culture and fan-support experiences to create personalized stays.
R HOTEL is offering stays that blend local culture and fan culture, proposing a new kind of travel for Taiwanese visitors. It operates in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.
“Squeezing the middle class, letting the wealthy off the hook”: Nikkei examines Taiwan’s mortgage restrictions; borrowers despair over homeownership as cash buyers keep prices high.
Original台湾央行が不動産市場の過熱を抑えるために限貸政策を実施したが、富裕層は現金で不動産を購入し続け、中産階級は融資が難しくなっている。房価は依然として高止まりしている。
Companies mentioned：台湾央行、信義房屋、国泰世華銀行
Does the Green camp’s attack on 蔣萬安’s child bring back memories of the mass recall campaign? He calls it an opposition “self-congratulatory SOP,” saying: “Swing voters just find it annoying.”
The selection of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's eldest son as an international exchange student has sparked debate over privilege. An online personality said the fervent criticism was “a return of the mass recall campaign.”
Store water now! Major water outages hit 11 counties and cities tomorrow, leaving “the whole family without water for showers morning and night”; check your home’s outage area in one click.
Some areas in 11 counties and cities in Taiwan will face water outages or reduced pressure from September 7 due to pipeline work, affecting tens of thousands of households. Residents should store water in advance and take precautions.
Hatsune Miku’s “MAGICAL MIRAI 2027” confirmed to head to Hiroshima for the first time, with events in 3 cities: Osaka, Tokyo and Hiroshima.
Hatsune Miku’s “MAGICAL MIRAI 2027” will head to Hiroshima for the first time, with concerts and exhibitions held across Hiroshima, Osaka and Tokyo. The move expands the event’s reach and strengthens the influence of virtual singer culture.
Companies mentioned：TOKYO MX、Crypton Future Media、Design COCO、MIKU NAVI、Sapporo City
No traffic violations on your scooter could win you an iPhone 17! Transportation Ministry offers 800 prizes, including free safety inspections; dates and details inside
The Ministry of Transportation is launching a scooter no-violation prize draw during 2026 Traffic Safety Month. Top prizes include a Honda ADV350 scooter and an iPhone 17. The campaign encourages riders to obey traffic laws and ride safely, and offers free safety inspections at more than 7,000 scooter shops across Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：光陽、三陽、台灣山葉、台灣本田、台鈴、宏佳騰、睿能、和潤企業、全家、萊爾富、CHARGESPOT、中華郵政
Didn’t buy 牛頭牌 slippers? Insiders swear by 2 other brands: “Affordable, comfortable and slip-resistant; no sore feet even after walking all day abroad.” Available at PX Mart, they last 5 years, prompting repeat buyers to pick up several pairs
Taiwan-made arch-support slippers “ATTA” and “Mother Crocodile” are drawing attention comparable to that enjoyed by 牛頭牌. Users praise them for improving plantar fasciitis based on their own experience and for their durability, and they are readily available at retailers such as PX Mart and POYA.
Companies mentioned：牛頭牌、太松企業
Indigenous-language learning becomes an esports battleground! The Council of Indigenous Peoples teams up with the Indigenous Languages Research and Development Foundation and PaGamO for 4 online missions, culminating in an in-person showdown in late November
The 原住民族委員會, 原住民族語言研究發展基金會 and PaGamO have teamed up to launch the “Sowal: Let’s Compete! 115 Indigenous Languages Online Gaming Esports Competition.” Combining game-based learning with the preservation of Indigenous languages, it has attracted 700,000 participants and will hold an in-person final in late November.
Companies mentioned：原住民族委員會、原住民族語言研究發展基金會、PaGamO
Setting out from Taoyuan, creative arts spark cross-cultural dialogue: Regina Aroma & Art Living brings together aromatic atmospheres, diverse materials and fashion styling in a hands-on creative practice for young people
Regina Aroma & Art Living, founded by artist Cheng Tzu-han, will hold a creative arts workshop for young people in Taoyuan in 2026年9月. Combining fragrance, materials and fashion styling, the workshop aims to foster cross-cultural dialogue and emphasize sensory creativity and personal expression.
Original台積電、日月光等30家巨頭共組「矽光子聯盟」！經濟部：供應鏈完全掌握在台灣手上
30 Taiwanese semiconductor companies have formed the Silicon Photonics Alliance to strengthen cooperation and lead the development of high-speed transmission technology for AI computing. 経済部 emphasized Taiwan's technological advantages and said it aims to make the supply chain self-reliant.
Companies mentioned：台積電、日月光、聯發科、鴻海、経済部、国際半導体産業協会（SEMI）
Huang Hsuan’s powerhouse vocals and an Indonesian all-female metal band electrify Pingtung! Thousands enjoy inaugural Mathariri Music Festival as 谷縱 champions a diverse lineup
The first Mathariri music festival in Pingtung was a success. More than a thousand people attended the event, which featured Huang Hsuan and an Indonesian all-female metal band and focused on blending diversity with Indigenous culture. Vice Chairman Gu Zong pledged support.
Companies mentioned：原住民族文化発展センター
They paid off their 30-year mortgage, then sold their home and moved! Retired couple, 70, reveal why—and regret not learning sooner
A 70-year-old couple sold the home they had spent 30 years paying off and moved to a rental near a train station. Facing the home's aging condition and maintenance costs, they chose a more comfortable retirement. Their decision prompts a rethink of the belief that homeownership is essential.
Companies mentioned：THE GOLD ONLINE
Behind the scenes: Was Hsu Hsin-ying made a scapegoat in the Zhubei breakdown? Cheng Li-wun had hinted at a “one-stop blue camp” strategy; 民眾黨 calculates that “sacrificing Hsu” is a matter of survival
The Zhubei mayoral election has led to a breakdown in cooperation between the KMT and the TPP. 民眾黨 has turned its sights on Hsu Hsin-ying, amid a 2026 battle for the parties’ survival. A loss could leave the party facing collapse.
Companies mentioned：民眾黨、國民黨
Top stories of the week: Does holding a Taiwan Compatriot Permit mean you are considered a Chinese citizen? Taiwan Affairs Office responds / Chiang Wan-an’s son heads to the U.S. to study; lawyer says there are only 25 spots / Senior Citizen Cards differ across the country; Lee Lai-hsi slams the system for “bullying the elderly”
New mainland China entry and exit rules took effect on September 15, sparking debate over whether Taiwanese people entering with Taiwan Compatriot Permits are considered Chinese citizens. Other topics drawing widespread discussion include Chiang Wan-an’s son being selected for government-funded overseas study, differences in senior citizen card systems across localities, and Hung Sun-han’s trip to mainland China to attend APEC.
Liao Kuo-hung, third-generation successor to the Howard Hotel, reportedly dies! Collapses after getting off plane upon returning to Taiwan, aged 55
Liao Kuo-hung, a third-generation successor to 福華集團, suddenly collapsed after returning to Taiwan and died despite efforts to save him. He was 55. Liao actively promoted the hotel group’s digital transformation, and his death is expected to have a profound impact on its future development.
Companies mentioned：福華集團
Wang Hui-mei was indeed absent! Wei Ping-cheng opens campaign headquarters with Cheng Li-wun and Lu Hsiu-yen in attendance: “This election won’t be easy”
KMT Changhua County magistrate candidate Wei Ping-cheng opened his campaign headquarters, with party chair Cheng Li-wun and Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen attending in support. Incumbent magistrate Wang Hui-mei was absent. The move highlights the risk of internal party divisions, drawing close attention to the race.
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（3）
The Economist examines 輝達’s “AI bank”: Why its $1 trillion financial strategy won’t repeat the dot-com bubble
輝達 has been dubbed an “AI bank” for helping AI companies purchase GPUs, raising concerns about a bubble. But The Economist says the company’s finances are sound and that the situation is fundamentally different from the dot-com bubble.
Companies mentioned：輝達、思科系統、亞馬遜、Google、Meta、微軟、高盛集團、貝萊德、黑石
Could Trump, Putin and Xi Jinping meet in November? Russia says a three-way summit has not been ruled out
Russia has hinted at the possibility of a summit among the leaders of the United States, China and Russia. It could take place during the APEC meeting in November, in a significant diplomatic move.
Has OpenAI entered the AGI era? Brockman says Astra is the first “model trained on 100,000 GPUs” and has crossed the “application threshold”
OpenAI's Greg Brockman suggested that the advent of the AGI era may have begun, saying the Astra model was trained on more than 100,000 GPUs and can directly operate software. The development could have a major impact on future AI development.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、NVIDIA、Hugging Face
Taiwan | 環球生技月刊（1）
Handa’s new drug 505(b)(2) receives final U.S. FDA approval - Global Bio & Tech Monthly
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Companies mentioned：漢達生技醫藥、美國食品藥品監督管理局、FDA