A major gap between recognizing the importance of corporate AI governance and putting it into practice: While about 80% of respondents prioritize managing data storage locations, only 12.5% of those who consider it important can identify and specify the country or region
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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A total of 79.2% of respondents said that being able to identify and manage where data is stored is “very important” or “important” when selecting AI and cloud services.
Only 12.5% said they could identify the country or region where their company’s data is stored and specify it when necessary.
Only 8.9% said they could review AI usage histories and activity details across their entire company.
“AI usage rules and internal guidelines are not sufficiently established” was the most common response, at 39.8%.
“Security certifications and regulatory compliance” ranked highest, at 38.6%.
This was followed by “access permission management and audit logs” at 25.2%, “features and performance” at 23.9%, “ensuring data is not used for AI training” at 22.9%, and “integration with existing business systems” at 22.7%.
While 39.0% said they “recognize it as a topic for consideration” and 9.9% said they had “already incorporated it into policies or initiatives,” 27.6% said they had “never heard of it before.”
Taoyuan Fire Department signs MOU with Japan’s Chiba Institute of Science to strengthen exchanges and training
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taoyuan City Fire Department signed an MOU with Japan’s Chiba Institute of Science to deepen talent training and experience-sharing in emergency medical care and rescue, and promote Taiwan-Japan exchanges in firefighting technology.
Dyaco says factory audit for U.S. drone contract manufacturing could take place by the end of September; Japanese companies show interest at trade show
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Monthly production capacity can reach 1000 units if needed
Dyaco’s consolidated revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was NT$1.281 billion
Down 1.6% year on year
Gross margin in the second quarter was 38.6%
Down 0.7 percentage points year on year
Operating loss in the second quarter was NT$127 million
Net profit attributable to the parent company in the second quarter was NT$64.91 million
Related parties apply for subsidies; 廉政署 says disclosure is required regardless of whether public officials took part in the review
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
廉政署 explains disclosure rules for subsidy applications by public officials’ related parties. Related parties must proactively disclose their status as required, regardless of whether public officials took part in the review.
Facts
Article 14 of the Act on Recusal of Public Servants Due to Conflicts of Interest
Article 26 of the Enforcement Rules of the Conflict of Interest Act
Yunlin Zhao’an Hakka Cultural Festival features a village tour, a Danzihuo nighttime procession and prayers for blessings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Yunlin Zhao’an Hakka Cultural Festival will be held in Yunlin County, bringing together traditional culture, martial arts and religious ceremonies to showcase the spirit of Zhao’an Hakka culture.
PISA rankings: Taiwan students place 4th in science, 3rd in reading and 4th in math
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Education and National Taiwan Normal University released the PISA 2025 results. Taiwanese students ranked among the world’s leaders in science, reading and mathematics, with reading reaching a record high.
Facts
Taiwanese students ranked 4th worldwide in science literacy in PISA 2025.
Taiwanese students ranked 3rd worldwide in reading literacy in PISA 2025.
Taiwanese students ranked 4th worldwide in mathematics literacy in PISA 2025.
Taiwanese students scored 540 points in science literacy in PISA 2025.
Taiwanese students scored 508 points in reading literacy in PISA 2025.
Taiwanese students scored 546 points in mathematics literacy in PISA 2025.
Chiang Wan-an’s son admitted to exchange program; Taipei City ethics office says mayor’s conflict-of-interest case falls under Control Yuan jurisdiction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Questions were raised over a possible conflict of interest after Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s son was admitted to a city government-funded exchange program. The ethics office said the mayor did not intervene and noted that such cases fall under the Control Yuan’s jurisdiction.
MUTEK makes Taiwan debut, teaming up with TTXC to build digital art exhibition and matchmaking platform
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Global digital art platform MUTEK will collaborate with TTXC Taiwan Culture and Technology Conference for the first time, presenting an international showcase combining AI and digital art at Kaohsiung’s Pier-2 Art Center in October.
The Taiwan dollar rose 1.7 cents against the U.S. dollar to close at 31.535 in Taipei's foreign exchange market on the 8th, with trading totaling $1.782 billion.
Facts
The Taiwan dollar closed at 31.535 against the U.S. dollar
The Taiwan dollar rose 1.7 cents against the U.S. dollar
Today's trading totaled $1.782 billion
Today's opening rate was 31.53
The intraday high was 31.456 and the low was 31.565
Xi Jinping to lead huge delegation to India for BRICS summit? China declines to confirm
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's Foreign Ministry declined to say whether Xi Jinping would attend the BRICS summit. If he does, it would be an important diplomatic event and his first visit to India since the China-India standoff in 2020.
Taoyuan Airport handled 8.6 million travelers over summer break, a record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taoyuan Airport handled a record 8.6 million travelers over summer break this year. The airport is pushing hard to reach its annual target of 50 million passengers and has warned of transportation pressures over the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
Travel agencies taking study groups to China must register; Tourism Administration: To protect traveler safety
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Tourism Administration requires travel agencies to register group itineraries before departure starting September 1 when arranging study trips and other business in mainland China, to facilitate emergency response. The policy has drawn objections from the industry, and the administration says it is currently focusing on guidance and improvements.
Facts
Starting September 1, the Tourism Administration requires travel agencies arranging study trips, visits and traveler-organized groups to mainland China to register itinerary information in the Mainland Affairs Council system.
Travel agencies that fail to comply with the management measures may face a fine of up to NT$50,000.
Registration details do not include travelers' names, identity document information or other personal data.
The Tourism Administration stressed that the current period is for outreach, and agencies that fail to register as required will first be guided to make improvements rather than directly penalized.
Yoo Jong-yu added to Asian Games baseball roster; Tang Teng-kai: His ability to start or relieve makes him a versatile option for the pitching staff
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pitcher Yoo Jong-yu has been added to the Nagoya Asian Games baseball team. The coaching staff sees his versatility as both a starter and reliever as a valuable option for adjusting the lineup.
2 crashes into homes in Pingtung in 1 day; no injuries reported
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
2 serious traffic accidents occurred in Pingtung County, both involving vehicles crashing into homes. One driver was under the influence of drugs, while the other was distracted while picking something up. No one was injured or killed.
Karate star Wen Tzu-yun makes a cameo in a series, showing off a "scorpion kick" in a fight with Lei Chia-jui
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Wen Tzu-yun and Lei Chia-jui play female assassins in the same organization in the series. In the video, the pair engage in a close-quarters fight at a bar bathed in red light
Suspected vote-buying in Hualien's Xiulin Township; prosecutors and investigators search sites and take KMT candidates Hu Zhimin and Wang Meigui into custody
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Searches conducted at 8 locations, including the Xiulin Township Office and Xiulin Township Chief Wang Meigui's residence
Related money flows involving vote-buying at prices of several thousand New Taiwan dollars
Cross-party Japanese lawmakers’ delegation visits Taiwan, hopes to promote Japanese version of “Taiwan Relations Act” to protect peace
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A cross-party Japanese lawmakers’ delegation arrived in Taiwan to promote a Japanese version of the “Taiwan Relations Act” and safeguard peace in the Taiwan Strait.
First-day response to e-cigarette recycling sluggish; public hopes collection points will be added at convenience stores
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s e-cigarette recycling program launched on September 8. The response was muted because collection points were inconveniently located, and the Health Promotion Administration pledged to make adjustments as needed.
Intense convective cloud development brings risk of torrential rain to Hengchun Peninsula; heavy rain expected in Taitung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory for the Hengchun Peninsula and Taitung, warning of possible damage from intense rainfall.
Breeze wraps up Taipei Main Station venture and pursues transformation; weighs opening department store in Australia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Breeze Group is adjusting its strategy, transforming the Breeze Center flagship store to appeal to younger customers and focus on art. It is also evaluating opening a department store in Australia. Revenue is expected to grow in the second half, with its full-year revenue target maintained at NT$35.5 billion.
Facts
Breeze Group’s full-year revenue target is NT$35.5 billion.
Without its Taipei Main Station location, overall revenue for the first 8 months of this year fell about 2% from a year earlier.
Breeze Center’s flagship store will be transformed with a focus on youth, art and curation.
Breeze Group will make coordinated adjustments to its 3 locations in Xinyi District.
[CTBC Financial] The company will participate in an investor briefing organized by 第一金證券
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
CTBC Financial will participate in an online investor briefing hosted by 第一金證券 on 115年9月9日 to discuss the company’s finances and business development. This is a routine disclosure of information and may be of interest to investors.
Dyaco was invited to attend a corporate briefing hosted by Uni-President Securities in Taipei on 115年9月8日. The event aims to update investors on the company’s financial and business conditions and is a routine disclosure.