# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-08 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 208 items from 5 sources; Japan, 93 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Readmoo Publishing founder Kuo Chung-hsing dies; Culture Ministry to recommend presidential commendation

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:30:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609080298.aspx
- anchor: #n2584560
- Companies mentioned: 讀書共和國出版集團、郭怡美書店、城邦出版集團、貓頭鷹出版社、木馬、左岸、八旗

Facts:
- Dies at age 77
- He devoted nearly 40 years to the publishing industry
- The Culture Ministry presented Kuo Chung-hsing with the Special Contribution Award at the 41st Golden Tripod Awards in 2017

## Research firm: Memory price hikes prompt earlier phone purchases; this year’s output forecast raised to 1.07 billion units

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:26:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080296.aspx
- anchor: #n2584562
- Companies mentioned: TrendForce、Samsung、Apple、OPPO、Xiaomi、vivo、Huawei

Facts:
- Global smartphone production totaled 275 million units in the 2nd quarter of 2026
- Down 8% year over year
- Full-year smartphone production forecast raised to 1.07 billion units
- Up about 7% year over year
- Apple production was about 52 million units
- Up about 14% year over year

## Taiwan’s 3 major telecom operators announce nationwide disaster alert test at 4 p.m. on the 9th

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:22:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080295.aspx
- anchor: #n2584555
- Companies mentioned: 中華電信、台灣大哥大、遠傳電信

Facts:
- 4 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2026

## 林淑容 to perform in Taichung for the first time, recalls her showbiz years and hopes to sing with fans

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:16:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609080294.aspx
- anchor: #n2584553
- Companies mentioned: 林淑容、孔鏘、中央社、中興大學

Facts:
- 林淑容將於12月5日在台中中興大學惠蓀堂開唱

## Foreign investors buy for 3 straight sessions, adding NT$13.2 billion and snapping up memory and panel stocks

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:16:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080293.aspx
- anchor: #n2584554
- Companies mentioned: 華邦電、南亞科、友達、臺企銀、元大台灣50、第一金、兆豐金、上海商銀、凱基台灣TOP50、華航、聯電、緯創、群創、台積電

Facts:
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net purchases of NT$13.268 billion
- 華邦電 saw net purchases of 92,500 lots
- 南亞科 saw net purchases of 34,200 lots
- 友達 also attracted foreign investors, with net purchases of 85,200 lots
- 臺企銀: 26,800 lots
- 元大台灣50: 20,800 lots
- 第一金: 16,000 lots
- 兆豐金: 13,400 lots
- 上海商銀: 11,700 lots
- 凱基台灣TOP50: 10,600 lots
- 華航: 8,979 lots
- 聯電 saw foreign investors dump 63,800 lots
- 緯創 and panel maker 群創 were each trimmed by 4.6

## Britain provides Ukraine with 4.3 billion to bolster air defenses, including support for Patriot missiles

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:15:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080292.aspx
- anchor: #n2584550
- Companies mentioned: 烏克蘭防務國際聯絡小組（UDCG）、北大西洋公約組織（NATO）、愛國者（Patriot）、SCALP、暴風之影（Storm Shadow）

Facts:
- 100 million pounds
- Nearly NT$4.3 billion
- More than 120,000 drones
- 25,000
- 第100萬發大口徑砲彈

## 欣興: Customers book capacity 5 years ahead; company continues to expand ABF production in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:15:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080291.aspx
- anchor: #n2584551
- Companies mentioned: 欣興、Ibiden

Facts:
- Customers usually book capacity for the next 5 years in one go
- There is room to build 2 more plants in Yangmei
- Yangmei Plant 2 is expected to begin mass production in 2028
- Corresponding to customer needs from 2027 to 2031

## One editor, one publishing house: Kuo Chung-hsing created a distinctive part of Taiwan’s cultural landscape

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:11:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609080290.aspx
- anchor: #n2584552
- Companies mentioned: 讀書共和國出版集團、文藝春秋、兒童樂園、志文出版社、新潮文庫、郭怡美書店、Facebook

Facts:
- In 2022, Kuo Chung-hsing returned to his family’s history in Dadaocheng and founded 郭怡美書店 on Dihua Street

## Maria Social Welfare Foundation raises funds to build a home for older adults; Ruby Lin urges support for people with intellectual disabilities

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:06:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080289.aspx
- anchor: #n2584539
- Companies mentioned: 瑪利亞社會福利基金會、春水興業集團

Facts:
- Taiwan has 390,000 people with intellectual disabilities
- About 240,000 are over 45
- They account for about 61% of all people with intellectual disabilities
- Maria Wufeng Home currently serves 112 people with intellectual disabilities
- Another 127 families are registered and waiting
- The average wait exceeds 10 years
- 春水興業集團 is specially donating 500 Chun Shui Tang drink vouchers and frozen Lunar New Year dishes from Chun Shui Good Goods
- For a single donation of NT$6,000 or more
- For recurring monthly donations of NT$500 or more
- Limited to 500 vouchers

## Biotech stocks post August revenue growth: 健喬 hits a record for the same period, while 藥華藥 reaches an all-time high

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:03:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080288.aspx
- anchor: #n2584537
- Companies mentioned: 健喬、藥華藥、PMDA、CMS、FDA

Facts:
- Up 49.88% year over year
- Up 105.4% year over year
- Up 25.5% year over year
- Up 81.24% year over year
- The United States has about 170,000 ET patients
- Japan has about 63,000

## Deadly glacier collapse in Nepal; study finds seasonal temperatures abnormally high

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:02:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080287.aspx
- anchor: #n2584538
- Companies mentioned: Berkeley Earth、Copernicus Programme、Grenoble Alpes University

Facts:
- The high-altitude glacier sits at 5,200 meters
- Average temperatures are estimated to have reached around 5 degrees Celsius
- Local temperatures had never exceeded 4 degrees
- About 1.8 degrees higher than in the mid-20th century

## Czech Republic pushes to build AI superfactory worth 100 billion, reducing reliance on U.S. computing power

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:57:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080286.aspx
- anchor: #n2584475
- Companies mentioned: 捷克電信廣播公司（České radiokomunikace）

Facts:
- The project is valued at about 100 billion koruna
- About NT$150 billion
- The Czech government will pay 500 million koruna annually

## PISA’s first test of computational problem-solving ability puts Taiwan at No. 5 internationally

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:56:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609080285.aspx
- anchor: #n2584476
- Companies mentioned: PISA、OECD、AI

Facts:
- Taiwanese students scored 551 points
- A total of 46.2% of Taiwanese students demonstrated a “high” level of computational problem-solving ability
- 26.1% in OECD countries

## Hikers urged to watch for risks during peak season; mountaineering insurance claims topped NT$10 million in the first 7 months of this year

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:55:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080284.aspx
- anchor: #n2584410
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、內政部消防署、產險公會、產險公司

Facts:
- Mountaineering insurance covered 74,279 people
- Premium income totaled NT$13.19 million
- A total of 317 people received payouts
- Claims totaled NT$12.77 million
- The loss ratio reached 96.9%
- A total of 531 mountain accident rescue cases
- Involving 727 people
- The minimum death benefit is NT$1 million
- The injury medical benefit is NT$100,000
- Emergency rescue expenses vary by mountain area, ranging from about NT$100,000 to NT$500,000
- A total of 8 產險公司 currently sell mountaineering insurance

## Yen leads Asian currencies higher; Taiwan dollar closes at 31.535, its strongest level in more than 3 months

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:53:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080283.aspx
- anchor: #n2584411
- Companies mentioned: 日本央行、美國聯準會、中央社

Facts:
- Closed at 31.535
- Total trading volume was US$2.5415 billion
- The yen surged 1.14%
- The Taiwan dollar appreciated 0.05%
- The South Korean won edged up 0.04%
- Net purchases of NT$13.268 billion in Taiwan stocks
- Broke through the 31.5 mark
- Rose as high as 31.456
- The intraday low was 31.565
- The next target could be the 31.3 level

## 告五人 joke that their costs include fines for running overtime; they would cry if 周杰倫 were a guest

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:52:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609080282.aspx
- anchor: #n2584412
- Companies mentioned: 告五人、五月天、阿KEN、周杰倫、拓元售票

告五人 announced a November concert at Taipei Arena, promising a production with no budget limit. Members are preparing intensively and sharing their creative inspirations.

Facts:
- 告五人 will perform at Taipei Arena on November 7 and 8
- 門票將於13日中午12時在拓元售票開賣

## 中國海警 vessels intrude into Kinmen waters for the 2nd time; Coast Guard patrol boats monitor them while sailing alongside

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:48:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609080281.aspx
- anchor: #n2584413
- Companies mentioned: 中國海警、海巡署、海洋委員會、金馬澎分署、第十二巡防區

Facts:
- 4 中國海警 vessels, including “14527,” “14604,” “14531” and “14608”

## Anti-fraud measures being tested at ATM withdrawal hotspots; 15 banks to introduce them at 2,111 machines

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:38:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080280.aspx
- anchor: #n2584403
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、警政署、銀行公會

Facts:
- A total of 15 financial institutions
- Anti-fraud measures being tested at 2,111 ATMs

## 宏碁 August revenue reaches NT$30.1 billion, up 38% year over year, the highest for the month in 13 years

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:35:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080279.aspx
- anchor: #n2584404
- Companies mentioned: 宏碁、Packard Bell

Facts:
- August consolidated revenue was about NT$30.18 billion
- Up 38.4% year over year
- Revenue for the first 8 months of this year totaled about NT$214.811 billion
- Up 25.1% year over year
- Personal computer (PC) revenue rose 40.5% year over year
- Desktop computer revenue rose 14.5% year over year
- Chromebook laptop revenue rose 1.6 times year over year
- Commercial product revenue rose 60.6% year over year
- Revenue from non-computer and display-related businesses rose 35.4% year over year in the first 8 months
- A lightweight, slim laptop weighing just 799 grams

## 廣達 August revenue hits a monthly record of NT$423.9 billion; 英業達 posts its best-ever August

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:33:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080278.aspx
- anchor: #n2584399
- Companies mentioned: 廣達、英業達、仁寶

Facts:
- 廣達 August consolidated revenue reached NT$423.971 billion
- 英業達 August revenue was about NT$83.268 billion
- 仁寶 August consolidated revenue was about NT$67.337 billion
- 廣達 revenue for the first 8 months of this year was about NT$2.64 trillion
- 英業達 revenue for the first 8 months of this year was about NT$643.626 billion
- 仁寶 revenue for the first 8 months of this year was about NT$587.941 billion
- 廣達 shipped 2.6 million laptops in August
- 英業達 shipped 1.5 million laptops in August
- 仁寶 shipped 1.4 million laptops in August

## President calls for Taiwan and Japan to join forces and deepen cooperation to build a non-China supply chain

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:33:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609080277.aspx
- anchor: #n2584400
- Companies mentioned: 日本維新會、台積電

Facts:
- 馬場伸幸 personally led the association in donating 30 million yen to support post-disaster reconstruction
- 高市早苗 announced that 17 industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum technology and aerospace, would be designated as key strategic investment areas

## Markets raise expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike; most Asian shares close lower

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:32:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080276.aspx
- anchor: #n2584401
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦準備理事會、芝加哥商品交易所集團、美國汽車協會、Quintex Intel、SK海力士、三星電子

Facts:
- 升息機率超過6成
- Near US$100 a barrel
- Rose more than 2%
- The gain also exceeded 3%
- Closed down 0.58%

## New Taipei Indigenous event set for 9/12, with singers including 戴愛玲 taking turns on stage

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080275.aspx
- anchor: #n2584402
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府、新北市原民局、紐西蘭毛利族Te Pā Tū團隊

Facts:
- The New Taipei City Indigenous Peoples Joint Cultural Event will be held at Civic Plaza on September 12
- Browse the 60 distinctive market stalls at the event

## Dining-out costs surge 3.17% in August; September CPI forecast to exceed the inflation warning threshold for a 5th consecutive month

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:26:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080274.aspx
- anchor: #n2584359

Facts:
- The consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.04% year over year in August
- Dining-out costs rose 3.17%
- Above the 2% inflation warning threshold for 4 consecutive months
- Core CPI, excluding vegetables, fruit and energy, was 2.3%
- Vegetable prices plunged 21.64%
- Excluding vegetables and fruit, August CPI would have risen 2.55%
- Wholesale vegetable prices topped NT$40 per kilogram
- NT$33.7 per kilogram in August
- The import price index rose 20.45% year over year

## PLG’s 林秉聖 still hopes to make the national team, saying missing selection can better spur his potential

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609080273.aspx
- anchor: #n2584311
- Companies mentioned: 洋基工程

Former CBA player 林秉聖 joined PLG’s 洋基工程. Although he did not make the Nagoya Asian Games roster, he is still actively pursuing a place on the national team and a professional league championship.

## 南寶 August revenue hits a record for the month at NT$2.221 billion, up 14.2% year over year

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:18:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080272.aspx
- anchor: #n2584310
- Companies mentioned: 南寶樹脂

Facts:
- Up 14.2% year over year
- Consolidated revenue from January to August totaled NT$17.037 billion
- An increase of 11.4% from the same period last year

## 87 ninth-grade students at 成淵高中 suffer diarrhea; Taipei finds 5 sanitation violations

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:15:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080268.aspx
- anchor: #n2584309
- Companies mentioned: 成淵高中、台北市教育局、衛生局

Facts:
- 87 ninth-grade students
- 5 sanitation violations
- A fine of NT$200 million

## JR Suica character contenders revealed; Japanese online reactions divided

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:12:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080271.aspx
- anchor: #n2584306
- Companies mentioned: 東日本旅客鐵道公司、JR東日本公司、朝日電視台、時事通信社、Sponichi Annex

Facts:
- Since the Suica Penguin debuted in 2001
- Online voting runs through Sept. 23
- Successor to the Suica Penguin to be announced on Nov. 18

## Feng Xiaoyue portrays a gay man in new drama, stressing character has no specific physical labels

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:10:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609080270.aspx
- anchor: #n2584307
- Companies mentioned: HBO、接招吧！製作人

Facts:
- The golden age of Mandarin pop music in the 2000s

## U18亞青狀元陳柏凱首扛4棒 懊惱對韓擊球佳卻被接殺

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:08:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609080269.aspx
- anchor: #n2584308
- Companies mentioned: 美職紐約洋基隊

Facts:
- 首度先發扛4棒

## Stablecoin and virtual asset security alliance established; 4 firms join forces to strengthen digital trust

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:06:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080267.aspx
- anchor: #n2584292
- Companies mentioned: 台灣資訊安全協會、中華資安國際、凱特納科技、普鴻資訊、博士旺

Facts:
- The first wave brings together 中華資安國際, 凱特納科技, 普鴻資訊 and 博士旺, 4 companies

## 捷迅: AI logistics demand heats up, with 3 engines driving operational growth

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:04:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080266.aspx
- anchor: #n2584293
- Companies mentioned: 捷迅

Facts:
- August revenue reaches NT$799 million
- Up 13.53% month on month
- Up 7.8% year over year

## China controls online speech; Tibet flood victims in Nepal become casualties of the Clear and Bright campaign

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:04:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609080265.aspx
- anchor: #n2584294
- Companies mentioned: 衛報、國際支援西藏運動、中國傳媒研究計劃、微信、中國環球電視網

Facts:
- 46-year-old Tibetan exile Tsering Phuntsok
- Claims more than 1000 people were swept away in the floods
- Chinese authorities report 43 deaths
- The number missing has risen to 826
- 3000 kilometers from the disaster zone

## Countries' PISA scores show downward trend; Asian students demonstrate resilience

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:01:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609080264.aspx
- anchor: #n2584291
- Companies mentioned: 經濟合作暨發展組織、教育部、台灣師範大學

Facts:
- Science scores fell by 5 points
- Reading scores fell by 16 points
- Math scores fell by 11 points
- Science scores rose by 2 points
- Reading scores fell by 7 points
- Math scores fell by 1 point

## Second appeal hearing in 京華城 and other cases; Ko Wen-je says judicial persecution has not stopped

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:57:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080263.aspx
- anchor: #n2584225
- Companies mentioned: 京華城、威京集團、木可公關行銷有限公司、民眾黨

Facts:
- Sentenced to a combined 17 years in prison
- Sentenced to 15 years and 6 months
- Sentenced to 10 years

## Vice president meets visiting U.S. scholars, hopes to deepen exchanges with like-minded countries

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:55:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609080262.aspx
- anchor: #n2584226
- Companies mentioned: 史丹福大學胡佛研究所、台灣新竹、美國矽谷、台灣眾多中小企業

Facts:
- Taiwan's government raises defense spending to 3% of gross domestic product

## Russian forces resume attacks on Kyiv 3 days after halt, killing 2 and injuring 10; fires break out at multiple sites

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:54:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080261.aspx
- anchor: #n2584227
- Companies mentioned: 庫許納、魏科夫、川普、澤倫斯基、克里姆林宮、西比哈、普丁

Facts:
- 2 people died
- 10 people injured
- 14 high-rise buildings
- The 4-and-a-half-year Russia-Ukraine war

## Taichung man knocks down nurse, returns and runs her over; prosecutors seek detention on suspicion of murder

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:54:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080260.aspx
- anchor: #n2584228
- Companies mentioned: 台中市警察局第一分局、台灣台中地方檢察署

Facts:
- 1:10 a.m.

## Sanying Line incorporates local culture; cross-river bridge light show becomes highlight

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:52:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080259.aspx
- anchor: #n2584229
- Companies mentioned: 新北捷運局

The New Taipei Metro Sanying Line is promoting “transportation combined with local culture.” In addition to beautifying piers and underpasses, a nighttime light show on the bridge across the Dahan River will be a new highlight, with a special edition planned for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Facts:
- 6 major festivals
- From the 25th to the 29th
- 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

## Ko Wen-je denies wrongdoing at first hearing in second appeal; prosecutors seek a heavy sentence

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080258.aspx
- anchor: #n2584290
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、木可公司、KP SHOW、京華城、眾望基金會

Facts:
- Sentenced to 17 years in first trial
- NT$1 million
- The amount reached more than NT$61.34 million
- Ordered the confiscation of more than NT$56.84 million in criminal proceeds
- 428 pages of testimonial and non-testimonial evidence
- NT$15 million from a political donation account was transferred into 木可公司's account
- A total of NT$4.5 million was transferred to Ko Wen-je's personal account
- The first 2 transfers totaled NT$2.5 million
- NT$2.44 million was transferred to his son Ko Fu-yao's account
- Sentenced to 13 years
- Stripped of civil rights for 6 years
- Sentenced to 2 years
- Sentenced to 2 years and 6 months
- Combined sentence of 4 years and 6 months
- Combined sentence of 2 years and 4 months

## Taichung school lunch cabbage listed as originating in China; councilor urges city to investigate

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:46:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080257.aspx
- anchor: #n2584156
- Companies mentioned: 台中果菜運銷股份有限公司

Facts:
- Supplier says 3 records for cabbage dated June 25, 26 and Sept. 2, 114, were mistakenly marked as originating in China

## 金安保網路平台 illegally sells insurance online, raises more than NT$70 million; head sentenced to 5 years and 10 months

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:44:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080256.aspx
- anchor: #n2584157
- Companies mentioned: 金安保網路平台、金安保公司、金管會

Facts:
- Raised more than NT$75.93 million
- Attracted 469 people to sign up as members
- Monthly fee of NT$3,600
- Annual fee of about NT$1,000 to NT$1,200
- 金安保網路平台 also fined NT$50 million

## U18 Asian Championship: Huang Shiyao sidelined by ankle injury; position players prepare to pitch as score widens

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:43:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609080255.aspx
- anchor: #n2584158

Taiwan faces Thailand at the U18 Asian Championship. Catcher Huang Shiyao is out with an injury, with Yan Hao-en taking over as the starting catcher. The coaching staff will rotate pitchers depending on the game situation.

Facts:
- Taiwan catcher Huang Shiyao injures ankle while running the bases at the U18 Asian Baseball Championship
- Examination shows no bone damage to Huang Shiyao, but there is swelling
- Yan Hao-en starts at catcher against Thailand
- Yang Yao-cheng starts on the mound against Thailand
- Pasu La Takisli-nian can pitch and throws at speeds of up to 142 kilometers per hour

## China's August auto sales diverge: exports surge as domestic retail sales plunge

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:43:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609080254.aspx
- anchor: #n2584153
- Companies mentioned: 乘聯分會、比亞迪、吉利汽車、奇瑞汽車

Facts:
- Down 23.7% year on year
- Up 77.5% year on year
- 1.554 million vehicles
- 894,000 vehicles
- Down 10.1% year on year
- Up 154.7% year on year
- 1.005 million vehicles
- 518,000 vehicles
- 3.6%
- 6.5%

## Former Kaohsiung council speaker Tseng Li-yen implicated in aide-fee fraud case; prosecutors indict 7 for perjury

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:41:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080253.aspx
- anchor: #n2584154
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市議會、高雄地方法院、高雄地檢署

Facts:
- Tseng Li-yen was sentenced to 12 years in both the first and second trials over alleged aide-fee fraud
- Stripped of civil rights for 6 years
- 7 people indicted
- 6 people, including an aide surnamed Wu
- A man surnamed Li allegedly served as a fake aide from January 102 in the Republic of China calendar
- Through March 106 in the Republic of China calendar

## First northeast monsoon arrives on the 9th; northern areas could dip to 17 degrees overnight and at dawn

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:41:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609080252.aspx
- anchor: #n2584155
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署

This year's first northeast monsoon will affect Taiwan from the 9th to the 11th. Overnight lows in the north could reach 17 degrees, while the north coast and Yilan-Hualien areas should prepare for rain on the 11th. A southerly cloud system will move north over the weekend, bringing isolated showers to the south.

Facts:
- Low temperatures could reach 17 degrees Celsius
- Lows of about 17 to 20 degrees Celsius
- About 22 to 25 degrees Celsius in other areas
- As for highs, about 30 to 32 degrees tomorrow and on the 10th

## Volunteer soldier in Chiayi dies after being struck more than ten times on the buttocks with a bat over a debt; neighbor faces detention request

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:36:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080251.aspx
- anchor: #n2584148
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 24-year-old volunteer soldier surnamed Hou
- 40-year-old man surnamed Hou
- 36-year-old man surnamed Hou
- Struck on the buttocks more than ten times with a baseball bat

## 中國軍機南海對準菲巡邏機 菲斥恫嚇增強巡邏決心

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:35:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080250.aspx
- anchor: #n2584145
- Companies mentioned: 菲律賓、中國、美、日

Facts:
- 由4艘中國軍艦及1艘補給艦組成的水面編隊
- About 45 nautical miles off Eastern Samar Province

## Personal data leaked from popular South Korean medical aesthetics booking platform; 4,218 Taiwanese affected

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:34:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080249.aspx
- anchor: #n2584146
- Companies mentioned: Gangnam Unni、Healing Paper、Korea JoongAng Daily、KISA

Facts:
- A total of 219,665 users at home and abroad were affected
- Including 4,218 people in Taiwan
- About 160,000 South Korean users
- About 48,000 in Japan
- 1,591 in Thailand
- 481 in China
- 5,308 in English-speaking regions and other countries

## PLG's Lin Bing-sheng returns to Taiwan to join 洋基工程, remains open to playing overseas

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:29:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609080248.aspx
- anchor: #n2584147
- Companies mentioned: PLG、P.LEAGUE+、洋基工程、CBA、TPBL、台北台新戰神

Facts:
- The 29-year-old guard
- After finishing 2 years in China's professional men's basketball league

## Free motorcycle inspections continue through year-end; Highway Bureau to release data for the first 2 weeks next week

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:27:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609080247.aspx
- anchor: #n2584131
- Companies mentioned: 光陽、三陽、台灣山葉、台灣本田、台鈴、宏佳騰、睿能

The Highway Bureau responded to questions about the effectiveness of inspections during Traffic Safety Month, announcing it would release actual data. It said the inspections are being conducted in partnership with 7 major automakers and that the data is accurate and the program ongoing.

## 淡水藥師案 藥師公會：2年內聘逾10人異常

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:25:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609080246.aspx
- anchor: #n2584132
- Companies mentioned: 新北市藥師公會、淡水藥師

Facts:
- Hired more than 10 university students as pharmacy assistants in 2 years

## Motorcycle collides with forklift in Taichung's East District; male rider dies of serious injuries

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:24:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080245.aspx
- anchor: #n2584133

Facts:
- 72-year-old woman surnamed Hsiao
- 53-year-old man surnamed Chang
- 55-year-old man surnamed Liao
- 9:17 a.m.

## Tainan City Government and 台糖 sign cooperation agreement; Xinying Sugar Factory to introduce robotics research and development

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:23:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080244.aspx
- anchor: #n2584111
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府、台糖、工研院

Facts:
- 台糖 to provide about 1.3 hectares for the first phase

## 127 violations involving pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables; multiple hotels and department stores named

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:23:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609080243.aspx
- anchor: #n2584112
- Companies mentioned: 寒舍餐旅管理顧問股份有限公司、林園酒店股份有限公司、新光三越百貨

Facts:
- 127 violations
- 886 samples tested in total
- 72 cases referred to agricultural authorities for action
- 13 cases fined a total of NT$480,000 under the Food Safety Act
- 42 cases handled by local health bureaus
- Dimethomorph detected at 0.35 ppm
- Fipronil detected at 0.007 ppm
- Clothianidin detected at 0.36 ppm
- The maximum residue limit is 0.05 ppm
- The maximum residue limit is 2.0 ppm
- Maximum residue limit

## Texas Hold'em gambling den hidden in a Neihu home in Taipei; police raid nets 22 suspects for prosecution

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:21:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080231.aspx
- anchor: #n2584113

Facts:
- 共逮賭場負責人呂男和賭客共22人送辦
- Police seized chips worth NT$100,000, gambling proceeds, playing cards, a money-counting machine and other evidence

## Next year's unified invoice prize budget exceeds NT$19.3 billion, up 2.6% year on year

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:17:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609080230.aspx
- anchor: #n2584108

The Ministry of Finance's National Taxation Administration has earmarked NT$19.71 billion for unified invoice prizes in fiscal year 116, up 2.6% year on year. The funds will go toward prize payouts and digital system maintenance, with anti-fraud measures strengthened to ensure fair distribution.

## Control Yuan asks about student exchange program to the US; Chiang Wan-an hopes for investigation in accordance with the law

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:16:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080229.aspx
- anchor: #n2584109

Controversy erupted after Chiang Wan-an's son was accepted into Taipei's student exchange program, with KMT councilors questioning whether the Control Yuan's involvement was politically motivated. Chiang said he welcomed scrutiny and stressed that the matter should be handled in accordance with laws and regulations.

Facts:
- Chiang Wan-an's eldest son was accepted into the Taipei Department of Education's international student exchange program.
- The Ministry of Justice's Agency Against Corruption said the relationship must be disclosed in this case.

## Possession of e-cigarettes to be penalized; Taichung sets up 32 collection points for convenient drop-off

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:15:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080228.aspx
- anchor: #n2584110

The central government is advancing amendments to the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act that would penalize possession of e-cigarettes. The Taichung City Government has set up 32 anonymous collection points and urged residents to turn them in as required.

Facts:
- Amendments to the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act would bring possession of e-cigarettes within the scope of administrative penalties.
- Taichung City has set up 32 e-cigarette collection points.
- Illegal possession of e-cigarettes could incur a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$100,000.
- E-cigarettes contain batteries and pose a fire risk if discarded carelessly.

## 春河劇團's "Boss, A Bowl of Plain Noodles!" to run for 16 performances in a Ximen red-envelope theater special edition

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:15:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609080227.aspx
- anchor: #n2584101
- Companies mentioned: 春河劇團、艋舺大豐魚丸店

春河劇團's musical "Boss, A Bowl of Plain Noodles!" is presenting a "Ximen Red-Envelope Theater Special Edition," with 16 performances in Taipei's Ximending starting on the 20th. The show combines red-envelope theater culture with Mengjia cuisine for an immersive experience.

## E-cigarette collection drive launches; Kaohsiung sets up 43 collection points

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:13:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080226.aspx
- anchor: #n2584102

The Health Promotion Administration has launched an e-cigarette collection program, with 43 collection points set up in Kaohsiung. The initiative encourages people to dispose of their products before regulations become stricter.

## Thieves break into 雷諾瓦美術館 in southern France and steal collection items worth more than 300 million

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:12:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080225.aspx
- anchor: #n2584103
- Companies mentioned: 雷諾瓦美術館、濱海卡涅、羅浮宮

Facts:
- The stolen items are worth 9 million euros
- A combined value of about US$100 million (about NT$3.2 billion)

## 定穎投控's Thai subsidiary to invest NT$600 million in a factory built on its own land

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:11:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609083002.aspx
- anchor: #n2584100
- Companies mentioned: 定穎投控、Dynamic Technology Manufacturing (Thailand)Co., Ltd.、中國建築工程（泰國）有限公司、超穎電子、福建省惠東建築工程有限公司、Dynamic Technology(Thailand)

Facts:
- Invest about NT$600 million
- Proposed investment of up to NT$1.46 billion
- The Thai plant has capital of US$119.2 million
- Land area of 259,000 square meters
- Floor area of 143,000 square meters
- 1,200 employees
- August revenue of NT$2.932 billion
- Up 83.96% year on year
- Revenue of NT$17.97 billion in the first 8 months of this year
- Up 46.5% year on year
- August revenue of NT$2.346 billion
- Up 95.22% year on year
- Revenue of about NT$13.9 billion in the first 8 months of this year
- Up 48.88% year on year

## Cheng Li-chun: Plan to expand national tree cover; special legislation expected by year-end

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:11:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609080224.aspx
- anchor: #n2584104

Deputy Premier Cheng Li-chun said the government will submit a national tree-cover climate adaptation master plan and special legislation for public tree planting and maintenance by year-end, establishing an integrated forest management system to address climate change.

Facts:
- The Executive Yuan expects the Ministry of Environment to submit a national tree-cover climate adaptation master plan and special legislation for public tree planting and maintenance by year-end
- The core of the government's national tree-cover plan is to establish an integrated forest management system
- Cheng Li-chun stressed that tree planting should focus on choosing the right species, location, methods and management

## Discarded fishing nets entangle tri-spine horseshoe crabs in Kinmen; county government says it will clear or relocate them when found during patrols or through reports

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080223.aspx
- anchor: #n2584105
- Companies mentioned: 金門縣政府、金門潮間帶學會、金門縣三棘鱟保育協會、中央社、Facebook

The 金門縣政府 announced stepped-up patrols and measures to relocate and safeguard fishing gear in response to discarded fishing nets entangling the endangered tri-spine horseshoe crab in intertidal zones.

Facts:
- Once saw 4 horseshoe crabs entangled in discarded nets
- At the time, only 3 surviving individuals were rescued
- To be kept temporarily in the temporary holding area at Xinhu Fishing Harbor for 6 months

## FIBA 3x3 Kaohsiung Challenger: Shibuya wins in qualifying-round upset

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609080222.aspx
- anchor: #n2584106
- Companies mentioned: Shibuya、台北永豐旺寶、Kharkhorum、中華民國3x3籃球協會

Facts:
- Beat 台北永豐旺寶 21-19
- Gruditis scored 34 points
- And made 13 two-pointers
- Aivbov claimed the tournament scoring title with 41 points
- A total of 16 international teams from Taiwan, Japan, the United States, the Netherlands, Belgium, Lithuania, Canada, Spain, Serbia, Croatia, Bahrain, Singapore, Mongolia and Indonesia
- The Kaohsiung Challenger has been held for 3 consecutive years

## 長鑫科技：下半年DRAM供給緊缺將延續

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:06:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609080221.aspx
- anchor: #n2584073
- Companies mentioned: 長鑫科技、長鑫存儲、三星、SK海力士、美光、Micron、集邦科技、TrendForce

Facts:
- Memory prices have risen by a cumulative 5 to 7 times

## AI boom drives up South Korea's power demand; Reuters: 20 nuclear reactors need to be built

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:05:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080220.aspx
- anchor: #n2584074
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SK海力士

Facts:
- AI-related electricity demand alone is expected to drive a 25 to 30 GW increase in South Korea's power demand
- Equivalent to the installed capacity of about 20 nuclear reactors built to current South Korean design standards
- South Korea, Asia's 4th-largest economy, currently has 26 nuclear reactors
- Valued at 800 trillion won
- About $590 billion

## Nantou health bureau wins 8 awards in national pharmaceutical administration assessment; home medication delivery serves 3,988 people

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080219.aspx
- anchor: #n2584005

Nantou County Health Bureau won 8 awards in the national pharmaceutical administration assessment for its outstanding performance in conducting drug inspections and promoting home medication delivery services.

## 9 tickets totaling more than NT$10,000 in 5 minutes prompt accusations of duplicate citations; police: multiple moving violations

- Published: 2026-09-08T18:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080218.aspx
- anchor: #n2584006
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市、七堵國小

Facts:
- A total fine of NT$10,800
- 3 tickets were issued for the same violation
- Father is already in his 60s or 70s
- A monthly subsidy of NT$10,000 for living expenses
- 1天收入僅1000餘元

## 盧秀燕促中火「增氣拆煤」 台電重申六備煤維護供電

- Published: 2026-09-08T17:54:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080217.aspx
- anchor: #n2583933
- Companies mentioned: 台電、台電公司、中火、興達電廠、大林電廠

Facts:
- The number of smokestacks will increase from the current 5 to 7, so power generation will naturally be greater
- The ultimate goal is to have equipment comprising “six gas-fired units and six coal-fired units”
- Power supply security is below an operating reserve margin of 8%

## Energy facilities in southern Saudi Arabia attacked; fires break out at several sites, some operations temporarily suspended

- Published: 2026-09-08T17:53:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080216.aspx
- anchor: #n2583934
- Companies mentioned: 青年運動、沙烏地新聞社、彭博

Facts:
- 73 people were injured
- Saudi Arabia launched more than 120 airstrikes on Yemen over the past 3 days
- Brent crude climbed to nearly $99 a barrel afterward

## Gamania CEO Albert Liu discusses the company's 3-year plan: agency, self-developed games and AI each to account for 1/3 of revenue

- Published: 2026-09-08T17:47:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080215.aspx
- anchor: #n2583935
- Companies mentioned: 三商電腦

Gamania CEO Albert Liu has set a 3-year target for AI business to account for 1/3 of revenue, and will invest NT$500 million in developing CloudMile.

## 南亞 upbeat about AI application growth as electronic materials business enters a takeoff phase

- Published: 2026-09-08T17:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080214.aspx
- anchor: #n2583936
- Companies mentioned: 台塑、南亞、台化、台塑化

台塑 and 南亞 are optimistic about revenue growth in the 4th quarter. 南亞 is benefiting from strong AI hardware demand, with its electronic materials business taking off; 台塑 is benefiting from peak-season demand and fewer scheduled maintenance shutdowns.

Facts:
- 南亞 is upbeat about AI application growth, with its electronic materials business entering a takeoff phase.
- 台塑 forecasts a 75% operating rate in the 4th quarter.
- 台塑 and 南亞 both forecast higher revenue in the 4th quarter than in the 3rd quarter.
- Tensions in the Middle East push oil prices above $90 a barrel.
- 南亞 forecasts September revenue to rise from August.

## Beijing Watch》No platform commissions, no endorsement of sweatshop labor! From “Hebei Neijuan Network” to “Two-Day Weekend Shopping,” why are Chinese people using websites to fight back against involution?

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162828
- anchor: #n2584478
- Companies mentioned: 重慶目有文化傳播有限公司

Two websites in China, “Hebei Neijuan Network” and “Shuangxiu Gou,” are drawing attention as consumers push back against the country’s increasingly inward-looking industrial structure. The former introduces Hebei Province’s manufacturing industry to a global audience, while the latter serves as a platform for reflecting companies’ labor conditions in consumer choices.

## Arm Everywhere China》Robots should be classified like self-driving vehicles! Arm proposes an RL0-to-RL5 classification framework, with more than 80 companies including 台積電 and Bosch joining

- Published: 2026-09-08T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162902
- anchor: #n2584477
- Companies mentioned: Arm、台積電、Bosch、AWS、NXP、Lenovo、Siemens、Unitree

Arm proposed a robot capability grading framework (RL0–RL5), with 80 companies, including 台積電 and Bosch, taking part. Modeled on the SAE levels for autonomous driving, the framework aims to standardize robot capabilities.

## Arm Everywhere China》Will its self-developed AGI CPU compete with licensing customers? Executives respond; CSS N4 supports 台積電 N3, N3P and N2

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:59:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162901
- anchor: #n2584479
- Companies mentioned: Arm、TSMC、Samsung、Intel、AMD、AWS、NVIDIA、OpenAI、Meta、Cloudflare、Oracle、SAP、Lenovo、Supermicro、Verda、ByteDance、VolcEngine、Google Cloud、Microsoft Azure

Arm unveiled its in-house-developed AGI CPU and Neoverse CSS N4, strengthening its data center strategy for the AI era. Moving beyond supplying IP licenses, the company aims to expand its market with pre-integrated solutions.

## Arm Everywhere China》The era of AI agents on phones is here! First AI-native Mali GPU unveiled, neural imaging performance per watt up 4 times, C2 CPU lets smaller languages...

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:54:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162898
- anchor: #n2584480
- Companies mentioned: Arm Holdings、网易、騰訊、Unity、Sumo Digital、Infold Games、台積電

At the “Arm Everywhere China” event held in China, Arm unveiled CSS for Mobile 2, featuring an AI-native Mali GPU and C2 CPU. It will dramatically improve edge AI processing on smartphones and accelerate the practical use of agentic AI.

## Restrictions on strikes out of concern foreign investors may misunderstand? South Korea amends labor regulations; demands for “N% profit-sharing” modeled on Samsung will be deemed illegal

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162850
- anchor: #n2584482
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子

The South Korean government amended its labor enforcement rules to explicitly classify as illegal strikes demanding N% of operating profits. The move aims to protect companies’ management autonomy and attract foreign investment, but has also drawn criticism that it restricts workers’ bargaining rights.

## 2026 New Taipei City Green Living Music Festival kicks off 9/12-13! 50 market stalls and a lineup of performing bands

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162882
- anchor: #n2584481

The Green Living Music Festival will be held at the New Taipei City Art Museum from September 12 to 13, 2026. Accomplished singers and new-generation bands will perform on 2 stages, alongside 50 creative and food booths. The event brings music and lifestyle culture together.

## New Taipei City Library's “Story Adventure Team” back-to-school special exhibition features four interactive zones, revealing the magical journey of a book from creation to the shelves

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162868
- anchor: #n2584483

The New Taipei City Library is holding the “Story Adventure Team” special exhibition, giving children a chance to experience the bookmaking process. Four interactive zones aim to build interest in reading and encourage lasting reading habits.

## Australian think tank warns: “This country” uses Chinese AI systems for surveillance, bringing “digital authoritarianism”

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:38:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162896
- anchor: #n2584484
- Companies mentioned: The Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Australian think tank ASPI warned that Venezuela is adopting Chinese-made AI surveillance systems. This could fuel the spread of “digital authoritarianism” and pose an international risk.

## Nantou County government holds public and private kindergarten principals' meeting; Wang Rui-de honors outstanding childcare teams

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:38:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162895
- anchor: #n2584485

Nantou County held a meeting of public and private kindergarten principals on the 8th and honored outstanding childcare teams. It pledged to improve the educational environment and strengthen support for families raising children.

## Tomorrow's weather／The fine weather is changing! Strengthening northeasterly monsoon brings rain to the north and east; heavier rain from this day, with the forecast for the coming week revealed

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:36:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11162893
- anchor: #n2584486
- Companies mentioned: 中央气象署

Taiwan's weather bureau forecasts a significant change in the weather from September 9. As the northeasterly monsoon strengthens, the northern and eastern parts of Taiwan will see brief showers, with heavier rain in some areas.

## Exclusive／Xiao Yi tests positive for HPV and chlamydia! Can Joeman clear his name by showing a negative STI report? Medical laboratory scientist reveals a “key blind spot”

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:35:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11162876
- anchor: #n2584487

Taiwanese influencer Xiao Yi claimed to have contracted HPV and chlamydia, implying that Joeman was the source of infection. Joeman presented a negative test report to clear his name, sparking medical and public discussion.

## Does tighter trading scrutiny make it soar even higher? Sunonwealth's August revenue rises 67% year over year, its 3rd-highest ever, but shares plunge nearly 7% on the first day of restrictions

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:35:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162891
- anchor: #n2584488
- Companies mentioned: 奇鋐

Cooling solutions maker Sunonwealth's August revenue rose 67.2% year over year, its 3rd-highest on record. But after its share price surged in the short term, the Taipei Exchange placed the stock under trading restrictions, and it plunged nearly 7% on the first day. The divergence between fundamentals and market sentiment has caught investors' attention.

## Hsinchu City's “Bamboo Health” program officially launches; Ann Kao: Bringing technology into communities and making health part of everyday life!

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:32:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162889
- anchor: #n2584489
- Companies mentioned: 遠伝電信

The Hsinchu City Government has launched the “Bamboo Health” program, integrating medical, community and technology resources to promote health management for older adults and aging in place. Mayor Ann Kao said the aim is to integrate technology into daily life and improve quality of life in old age.

## China Airlines independent director's annual pay sparks controversy! KMT questions Lin Kuo-chang's qualifications; DPP counters: “It can stand up to public scrutiny”

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:30:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162880
- anchor: #n2584490
- Companies mentioned: 中華航空、國光電力、環能海運、龍德造船廠

The Kuomintang questioned DPP candidate Lin Guozhang’s high compensation as an independent director at China Airlines and his lack of expertise, criticizing his political connections. Lin countered that he meets the legal standards and can withstand public scrutiny.

## Taiwan's population is shrinking, but the number of households keeps growing! Up by 360,000 in a year—what is happening behind the scenes?

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11162282
- anchor: #n2584491

Taiwan’s population is shrinking, but the number of households is rising rapidly, with single-person households reaching 40.5%, pointing to increasingly smaller households. The trend is also linked to the effects of low birth rates, an aging population and tax changes.

## Industry, government and academia explore new approaches to urban governance; 2026 Taichung Smart Pole Forum set for 10/2

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:29:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162887
- anchor: #n2584492
- Companies mentioned: 遠傳電信、華碩雲端、台智雲、和碩聯合科技

The Taichung City Government will hold the 2026 Taichung Smart Pole Forum on Oct. 2, inviting international and industry experts to discuss the future development of smart poles as platforms for integrating urban data and to promote smart city governance and industrial transformation.

## Lu Shiow-yen Makes First Successful Inspection Visit to Taichung Power Plant During Her Tenure, Urges Central Government to Honor ‘Add Gas, Remove Coal’ Pledge

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:27:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162885
- anchor: #n2584493
- Companies mentioned: 台電公司

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen led a delegation on its first successful inspection visit to the Taichung Power Plant, stressing that the pledge to “add gas, remove coal” must be fulfilled. She also called for gas permits and coal-unit demolition licenses to be issued in tandem to improve air quality and protect public health.

## Paying Your Credit Card Bill on Time Still Costs You Points! The ‘1 Hidden Pitfall’ Banks Don’t Mention Quietly Lowers Your Credit Score, and Many People Don’t Know About It

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:26:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11162883
- anchor: #n2584494

Even if you pay your credit card bill in full and on time, a high credit utilization rate can still lower your credit score and affect loan reviews. The widespread issue is little known.

## SinoPac Financial Holdings Earns NT$4.4 Billion in August, With Year-to-Date EPS Reaching NT$2.26; 3 Profit Metrics Hit New Highs for the Same Period

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:18:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162877
- anchor: #n2584495
- Companies mentioned: 永豐銀行、京城銀行、永豐創投、永豐金證券、京城銀國際租賃

SinoPac Financial Holdings posted after-tax net income of NT$4.412 billion in August, up 58.1% year over year. Its profit for the first 8 months totaled NT$33.344 billion, with EPS of NT$2.26. All 3 key profit metrics hit record highs for the same period, driven mainly by strong banking and securities businesses and standout performance from its venture capital subsidiary.

## Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium Completed; Artificial Turf Acceptance Inspection Underway, Says Ann Kao, With All Tests by International Organizations Compliant

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:17:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162873
- anchor: #n2584496

Construction of the Hsinchu City Baseball Stadium has been completed, and all inspections of its artificial turf by an international organization have been passed. The underground parking garage is also undergoing trial operations. The project aims to encourage public participation in sports and is important to revitalizing the area.

## 輝達’s Vera Rubin Racks Cost More Than NT$200 Million! Hsieh Chin-ho Reveals ‘Taiwan’s Industrial Fate’: The AI Supply Chain Depends on Them to Grow

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:12:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162865
- anchor: #n2584497
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、台積電、台達電、智邦、奇鋐、欣興、南電、景碩、台光電、台燿、金居、聯茂、川湖、亞馬遜、Google、マイクロソフト、Meta

輝達’s next-generation Vera Rubin AI server racks cost more than US$7.8 million, with implications for Taiwanese suppliers including 台積電 and 台達電. Hsieh Chin-ho, chairman of Wealth Magazine, said the equipment will determine Taiwan’s industrial future, underscoring the scale of the AI hardware arms race.

## Tunghai University Takes AI Training to Thailand, Teaching Taiwanese Businesspeople to Use AI on Their Phones

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162881
- anchor: #n2584498

Tunghai University has launched a practical AI course in Bangkok for Taiwanese businesspeople, focusing on smartphone use and requiring no programming background. The course helps business executives develop AI management skills and promotes digital transformation.

## Tooth Models Appear on Transparent Screens! Yue Ting Partners With AUO and 登士柏西諾德; Cao Haowei Unveils New Smart Dentistry Strategy

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:07:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162862
- anchor: #n2584499
- Companies mentioned: 登士柏西諾德、友達光電、悦庭牙醫診所

Yue Ting Dental Clinic has partnered with 友達光電 and 登士柏西諾德 to introduce transparent Micro LED displays and a cloud platform, improving digital communication in dentistry. The goal is to build a complete smart dentistry workflow by 2027.

## Boosting the Competitiveness of Youth Startups: Chung Tung-chin Launches Selection Program for Innovative Youth Businesses

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162900
- anchor: #n2584500
- Companies mentioned: 丘森茶室、皇手製作工作室、何時旅行社

Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin announced the “Youth Innovation Store Selection Program” to support young entrepreneurs. It offers prize money to entrepreneurs aged 18–45 and encourages them to settle locally, as part of an important regional development policy.

## City Council Jointly Inspects Taichung Popular影音 Center; City Government Says Safety Checks, Investment and Public-Benefit Commitments Will Not Be Weakened

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:03:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162858
- anchor: #n2584501
- Companies mentioned: 中臺流行影音中心股份有限公司、威秀影城

Taichung City Council inspected progress on the Taichung Popular影音 Center project. The city government said safety and public-benefit commitments would not be compromised, and investment has risen to more than NT$650 million.

## Mulan SPA Launches Autumn Treatment Featuring Pomelo for an Immersive Experience, With an 85% Price Offer for APP Members

- Published: 2026-09-08T19:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162857
- anchor: #n2584502
- Companies mentioned: 台北晶華酒店

Mulan SPA has introduced a limited autumn treatment themed around pomelo, combining a multisensory experience with an APP offer to attract more high-end customers during the holiday season.