How Severe Is Taiwan’s Firefighter Shortage? Staffing Calls for 24,000, but Just 18,000 Are on the Job—Who Will Fill the More Than 6,000 Vacancies?
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Taiwan’s fire services have 18,124 personnel against an authorized staffing level of 24,450, leaving a shortfall of 6,326. Emergency callouts exceed 1.3 million a year, and staff shortages and excessive workloads are affecting public safety.
Beijing Watch》Shanghai Racetrack Engulfed in Flames! Rival Rushes In to Save Driver in 49 Seconds; ‘60-Yuan Security’ Exposes China GT Safety Blind Spot
Hot Pot Fans, Hurry! MO-MO PARADISE Dream Mall Branch Reopens With a New Buffet Bar; Free Australian Wagyu for 3 Days
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MO-MO PARADISE’s Dream Mall branch in Kaohsiung has undergone a full renovation, introducing southern Taiwan’s first buffet bar. The first 30 customers in line during the first 3 days after opening will receive free Australian Wagyu. The move aims to improve the dining experience and strengthen the brand’s competitiveness.
Lee Da-hye Becomes ‘Hair Gene’ Store Manager for a Day! Shares Hair-Care Tips and Delights Fans Up Close, Creating a Buzz
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Popular cheerleader Lee Da-hye served as store manager for a day at scalp-care brand ‘Hair Gene,’ sharing care tips and interacting with fans. She stressed that scalp care should start at a young age, and the event drew an enthusiastic response.
Improving Hazard-Recognition Skills Across the Construction Industry: Nantou County Government Launches ‘Taiwan Occupational Safety Card’ Training
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The Nantou County government held “Taiwan Occupational Safety Card” training to prevent construction industry workplace accidents. The program aims to raise workers’ safety awareness and strengthen safety management, contributing to a stronger workplace safety culture in the region.
Continuing ‘High Salaries to Ensure Integrity’! Singapore Raises Officials’ Pay, With Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s NT$90 Million Compensation Among the Highest Worldwide
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The Singapore government significantly raised ministerial salaries, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s annual pay reaching about 90 million yen. The strategy is intended to maintain a “highly paid, clean government,” but has also drawn criticism amid political scandals.
The 2026 Hsinchu Jioujiang Wind Music Festival will be held from September 18 to 20, taking place outdoors for the first time. It will feature 10 popular acts, including Accusefive and Sweet John, showcasing Hsinchu’s efforts to promote youth music and its city brand.
2 Long-Established Taiwanese Universities Announce Closures! Campus Assets and Land Donated, Schools Merged Into National Universities; Institutions Founded More Than 60 Years Ago Also Shut Down
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As Taiwan’s birth rate declines, Shuhua University of Science and Technology and Chung Hua University are exiting the sector, while other institutions are pursuing mergers with national universities or transitions funded by donations of school assets. These are important efforts to ensure the sustainability of higher education.
Li Sichuan Meets With Nearly a Hundred Sanchong Neighborhood Chiefs, Takes Notes Throughout and Vows to Address Issues After Taking Office
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New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan held a forum with nearly a hundred neighborhood chiefs from Sanchong, taking notes throughout and pledging to resolve local issues. The event demonstrated his attention to grassroots concerns and command of city affairs.
AI Demand Explodes! Nan Ya’s August Revenue Hits Record High, While Formosa Plastics and Formosa Chemicals’ Results Fall Amid Maintenance Shutdowns
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Nan Ya, part of the Formosa Plastics Group, posted its highest monthly sales in 50 months in August, driven by AI demand. Formosa Petrochemical also posted a sharp increase in revenue due to higher crude oil prices. Formosa Plastics and Formosa Chemicals & Fibre, meanwhile, saw revenue decline amid annual maintenance and weak demand. Overall, revenue rose year over year on higher prices.
Not All Joss Paper Is the Same! What’s the Difference Between Shoujin, Caijin and Silver Paper? Many People Have Gotten It Wrong for Decades
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Traditional Taiwanese joss paper comes in types such as shoujin, gold paper and silver paper, each used for different recipients, including gods, ancestors and wandering spirits. Many people misunderstand how they are used.
Hsieh Su-wei and Chan Hao-ching’s Feud at the US Open Erupts! They Accuse Each Other of Sideline Interference; Hsieh Says She Was Hit 2 Times Off Court: ‘The Wrongdoer Plays the Victim’
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Hsieh Su-wei and Chan Hao-ching faced each other at the US Open and clashed publicly on social media after the match. The dispute escalated as they traded accusations over a refusal to shake hands, their entourages and a confrontation off court.
大立光 Falls for 2 Straight Days—Is Something Wrong? Analyst Warns ‘It Won’t Rebound Like Unimicron’: Don’t Blindly Buy the Dip
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大立光 fell for 2 consecutive days. Analysts said its CPO business has yet to take shape and that excessive market optimism had led to a correction, warning investors not to blindly buy the dip.
Ensuring Pet Product Safety: New Taipei Animal Protection Office Promotes GS Safety Mark to Protect Pets in Everyday Life
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The New Taipei City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office and the Chinese Pet Products Development Association held an event to promote the “GS Pet Product Safety Mark.” Demonstrations of product safety encouraged pet owners and industry members to raise their safety awareness.
Abolishing Reserved Shares Doesn’t Mean Your Assets Are Safe! New Book by Kao Ai-lun Reveals Inheritance Traps; Talk at Kaohsiung Main Public Library on 9/13
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Author Kao Ai-lun will hold a new-book talk at 高雄市立圖書館 on September 13, discussing control over assets after the abolition of reserved shares. Drawing on legal expertise and real cases, she will remind the public to plan their estates in advance.
Hsinchu Industrial Park Strengthens Response to Compound Disasters; Live Drills Link Cross-Factory Coordination and Upgrade Safety Management
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The Hsinchu Industrial Park held a compound-disaster response drill involving 63 companies and government agencies, strengthening cross-factory support and safety management to enhance overall disaster resilience.
Will a drug sell well as soon as it gets approval? 顧曼芹, 張啟泰 and 楊政一 break down the 3 major hurdles for improved drugs seeking to enter international markets.
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A seminar on “International Expansion of Improved Drugs” was held on August 26, where experts stressed the importance of differentiating products in the market after obtaining drug approval, regulatory strategies and the use of health data.
品茉兒生醫 marks its 5th anniversary, plans Southeast Asian expansion and donates a Happiness Bus to serve remote areas.
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Taiwanese direct-sales biomedicine brand 品茉兒生醫 held an annual convention attended by about 10,000 people to mark its 5th anniversary. It announced plans to expand into Southeast Asia and donate a 幸福巴士 to Nantou County, highlighting business growth and social contribution.
Beijing Watch: 李登輝 named and the Republic of China’s official name displayed! CCTV spy drama 交鋒 reveals the covert intelligence battle across the Taiwan Strait that the Chinese Communist Party has not discussed.
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The spy drama “交鋒,” involving China’s Ministry of State Security, began airing on CCTV. It names former President Lee Teng-hui and depicts an intelligence war across the Taiwan Strait against the backdrop of the 1990s Taiwan Strait crisis. The series has a strong political agenda, aiming to raise domestic awareness of national security and send a warning abroad.
Why is an axe used to drive coffin nails at funerals? It is not only a blessing for descendants but also carries 3 deeper meanings.
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Three cultural explanations have been offered for why an axe is used when sealing a coffin in traditional Taiwanese funerals: linguistic homophones, the clan system and Taoist beliefs. The act is symbolic, expressing hopes for descendants’ prosperity and the deceased’s peace.
Land dispute involving 鄭朝方’s family resurfaces; 鄭永金’s share as an “undisclosed co-owner” is estimated at more than NT$200 million.
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The family of 鄭朝方, the Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate, is embroiled in a land dispute. His father, 鄭永金, has been revealed as an undisclosed co-owner who may receive more than NT$200 million in proceeds, prompting questions about political and financial transparency.
Unusual rust across the aircraft carrier Lincoln? Former captain points to 1 U.S. military maintenance concern; F-35 coating may also be at risk.
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Rust and marine growth were conspicuous on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Lincoln during a port call in Thailand, prompting questions about maintenance. A former captain said a brief cleaning would not amount to a fundamental repair and also warned about the durability of the F-35’s paint.
Give family members NT$6 million in insurance proceeds without paying a cent in gift tax! Expert shares 1 tip for legally saving a substantial amount in taxes.
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A woman’s transfer of NT$6 million in disability insurance proceeds to her family raised concerns about gift tax. Experts say the transfer can be legally exempt from tax if the funds were not intended as a gift and there is supporting documentation; the key lies in the intent and paperwork.
The Sanying Line is becoming an urban art corridor! Painted pillars refresh the scenery, while a dazzling cross-river light show makes its debut.
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The New Taipei Metro Bureau redesigned the Sanying Line as an “urban art corridor.” Colorful pillars reflecting ceramic and Indigenous cultures, along with light shows, have turned commuting into a richer experience. The project aims to promote regional development and showcase local culture.
Taiwan stocks’ rally is not being driven by memory chips! Analysts identify the bull market’s “2 main forces”: the market has broadened to AI hardware.
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Taiwan’s stock market rally is being led not by memory chips but by AI hardware built around ASICs and mature-node processes. Analysts welcomed the healthy broadening of the market.
Store water now! Water will be cut off tomorrow in 8 counties and cities, leaving residents without water for bathing or cooking from early morning. Check your home’s affected area with one click.
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Scheduled water cuts will take place in 8 cities and counties in Taiwan on September 9, with outages lasting up to 10 hours. Residents should store water in advance and take other precautions.
Cross-strait benefits surge ahead of the local elections! Dongguan Taiwan Expo helps Taiwanese businesses secure a record NT$20 billion in business opportunities; 2,700 Hualien pomelos sell like hotcakes.
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The 2026 17th Dongguan Taiwan Products Expo concluded, generating 21.3 billion yen in business opportunities for Taiwanese companies. Among the highlights, 2,700 boxes of Hualien pomelos sold out, underscoring the results of cross-strait economic cooperation.
You signaled, but are you still at fault? 346 accident assessment cases over 3 years offer lessons as the tribunal points out common misconceptions.
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New Taipei City’s Traffic Adjudication Office says many drivers mistakenly believe that signaling gives them the right to change lanes. In fact, they must yield to through traffic and maintain a safe distance or they may still be held responsible for an accident. There have been 346 related assessment cases in the past three years.
“Start with the job opening, then the résumé”: Why a tailored résumé can open the door to a high-paying job.
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Resumes should be tailored to the position. Analyzing a company’s job posting can help applicants clearly explain the problems they can solve, which is key to securing a high salary.
The 2026 Kaohsiung City Book Fair opens on 9/19, expanding new reading experiences through performances, stories and film.
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The 2026 Kaohsiung City Book Fair will be held on Sept. 19 and 20 at the Kaohsiung Main Public Library, bringing together books, performances, creative works and film to offer new reading experiences. Organized by the Kaohsiung Public Library, the event aims to enrich the city’s cultural life.
Why do families always sit down to eat in Ang Lee’s films? It is not about showcasing food; the dining table holds the things Taiwanese families cannot bring themselves to say.
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In Ang Lee’s early trilogy, “Pushing Hands,” “The Wedding Banquet” and “Eat Drink Man Woman,” family meals recur as symbolic scenes. They are more than depictions of everyday life: they are a key device for portraying clashes in values between generations and love that cannot be put into words.
Legendary actress 鄭佩佩 died 2 years ago; family confirms her “brain was donated to the U.S.” She had a rare form of Parkinson’s disease.
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Hong Kong screen legend Cheng Pei-pei died in 2024 at the age of 78, and her family followed her wishes by donating her brain to a U.S. research institution. The rare donation will contribute to Parkinson’s disease research and reflects the convictions she held throughout her life.
Breaking free from U.S., European and Japanese supply chains? 華為 takes on the role of key “commander,” joining forces with 中芯國際 to bring domestically made DUV equipment to market.
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Under U.S. export controls, 華為 is leading China’s drive to localize semiconductor production, coordinating 中芯國際 and domestic equipment makers to commercialize homegrown DUV lithography equipment in an effort to break through the U.S., European and Japanese technology monopoly.
Taiwan stocks sell off at the close, with Taiwan index futures down another 300 points overnight! The yen and oil prices surge in tandem as global markets sound the alarm.
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Renewed conflict in the Middle East has heightened global risk aversion, sending Taiwan stocks lower at the close. Oil prices are nearing US$100, while the yen has gained nearly 4% in a week, raising the risk of a reversal in carry trades and sounding alarm bells across global markets.
Latest on carcinogenic oil: 泰山企業 sues 中聯油脂, 福壽, 福懋 and 南僑, seeking NT$1 billion in damages! 南僑’s latest statement sets out its account of what happened.
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泰山企業 is seeking NT$1 billion in damages from 中聯油脂, 福壽, 福懋 and 南僑 over losses caused by the 中聯油脂 food-safety incident. 南僑 said it was the first to discover the irregularity and was not the manufacturer, adding that it will defend itself through legal channels. The case highlights a dispute over responsibility in the supply chain.
Back-to-school financial relief is here! New living allowance program for unemployed workers’ children in school starts today; applications close Oct. 19.
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The Ministry of Labor introduced a new living allowance program for children in school whose parents are unemployed. The allowance can be received alongside other education subsidies, strengthening financial support. Applications are open until October 19, 2026.
Doing this every day “quietly costs you 32 million over 40 years”! 75-year-old female tycoon reveals the secret to wealth: what rich people never do.
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U.S. financial adviser Suze Orman warned that buying coffee out every day can result in 32 million yen in lost investment opportunities over 40 years, stressing the importance of saving and compound investing. She says she avoids eating out entirely and cooks all her meals at home.
Gift tax does not have to be paid all at once! Taxes of NT$300,000 or more can be paid in 18 installments, and there is 1 option if you have no cash.
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If gift tax amounts to NT$300,000 or more and cash is insufficient, taxpayers can apply to pay in up to 18 installments or settle the bill with assets such as real estate or stocks. The system is intended to ease cash-flow pressure for wealthy taxpayers and spare them from having to borrow money to pay their tax.
Not 鴻海 or 廣達! Institutions buy more than 90,000 lots of “these 2 stocks” over 2 consecutive days, while 聯電 is dumped, with 58,000 lots sold.
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On September 8, 2026, 華邦電 and 友達 topped the list of net purchases amid concentrated buying by institutional investors, while 聯電 saw net sales of 58,000 lots. The rotation of funds among electronics stocks was pronounced.
Global film and television leaders gather in France; the Fubon Cultural and Educational Foundation is the only Taiwanese NGO invited.
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The Fubon Cultural and Educational Foundation was invited to attend the inaugural Lumière Summit, becoming the only NGO from Taiwan in attendance and showcasing its international achievements in visual education and empowering children and young people.
Pets can enjoy a premium yakiniku feast too! Mao Hai Kanpai launches pet meals featuring human-grade beef tongue and snow crab.
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Mao Hai Kanpai, part of the Kanpai Group, teamed up with 汪喵星球 and 怪獸部落 to launch pet meals featuring human-grade beef tongue and snow crab, allowing pets to share in the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue feast. The move reflects the premiumization and growing family role of pet food, and marks an innovation in the market.
Taishan sues 4 companies for NT$1 billion in damages! Nankang fires back: “We did not make the tainted oil”; says it first detected the anomaly and will defend itself under the law.
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泰山企業 is seeking NT$1 billion in damages from 4 companies over losses stemming from the 中聯油脂 tainted-oil incident. Nankang rejected the claim, saying it was not the manufacturer but the first to detect the anomaly, and that it will defend itself under the law. The case highlights a dispute over responsibility in the supply chain.
Kao Taiwan wins the 2026 TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Award’s SDG 12 Gold Award, marking a decade of circularity and plastic reduction and protecting Taiwan’s land and daily life through responsible manufacturing.
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Kao Taiwan won the 2026 Taiwan Sustainability Action Award’s SDG 12 Gold Award for its long-running efforts to reduce plastic use and promote sustainable manufacturing, underscoring its leadership in environmental responsibility.
KMT legislator Yeh Yuan-chih urged the party leadership to give the Taiwan People’s Party’s Zhubei candidate Chiu Chen-yuan the green light and allow KMT legislators to campaign for him. He said this could prevent a split between the blue and white camps from affecting the 2026 and 2028 elections, stressing the importance of cooperation for the greater good.
Quanta shares plunge 5% intraday, then deliver good news after the close! August revenue tops NT$400 billion for the first time, up 177% year on year to a record high.
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Quanta’s monthly sales topped 400 billion yen in August, reaching 423.971 billion yen, up 177.5% year over year. Strong demand for AI servers was behind the increase, but the stock fell 5.6% as investors took profits.
Marriage troubles for a famous brand founder; how to divide a fortune worth hundreds of billions of yuan becomes a focus of attention.
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ルルレモン founder Chip Wilson and his wife Shannon are going through divorce proceedings. Without a prenuptial agreement, the division of assets worth about $6.1 billion is drawing attention.
Challenging 台積電’s foundry dominance! Samsung’s Taylor plant to begin trial production at the end of the month; 2-nanometer orders already fully booked.
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Samsung Electronics will begin 2-nanometer trial production at its Taylor plant in Texas, United States, at the end of this month, with all capacity already booked. The move challenges 台積電’s foundry leadership and could significantly affect global competition in advanced process technology.
Citi: Investor confidence is fading, leaving stock markets vulnerable to position adjustments.
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Citi said in a market analysis that investor confidence in global equity markets is weakening. Positioning risks have increased particularly in U.S. small-cap stocks and the KOSPI.
Revenue flash: SinoPac Financial Holdings (2890) reports August revenue of NT$10.051 billion, up 49.48% year on year.
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SinoPac Financial Holdings reported revenue of NT$10.051 billion for August 2026, up 49.48% year on year. Revenue for the first 8 months rose 53.91% year on year. Strong net buying by the 3 major institutional investor groups signals optimism about growth in its financial business.
Revenue flash: Inventec (2356) reports August revenue of NT$83.268 billion, up 35.83% year on year.
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Inventec reported revenue of NT$83.268 billion for August 2026, up 35.83% year on year. Revenue for the first 8 months rose 40.12% year on year. Despite a month-on-month decline, momentum in its server and laptop businesses remains strong, while the stock has been weak in the short term.
Active ETFs attract strong inflows in September! 00404A makes its first distribution of NT$0.36; a 4% return beats the broader market to claim the “performance leader” title.
Zhisheng’s revenue for January-August reached NT$7.077 billion, surpassing last year’s full-year total and rising 83.37% year on year.
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Zhisheng reported revenue of NT$7.077 billion for January-August 2026, up 83.37% year on year and already above last year’s full-year total. Growth was driven mainly by AI-related demand for advanced packaging and PCBs, as well as the expansion of overseas service locations.
Goldman Sachs raises oil price forecasts as Middle East turmoil may persist through 2027.
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Goldman Sachs raised its oil price forecast amid prolonged geopolitical risks in the Middle East. The effects of supply disruptions could continue through 2027, changing how the market assesses risk.
Compal Electronics reported August revenue of NT$67.337 billion, down 16.9% month on month but up 14.5% year on year. PC shipments declined, while its server business continued to grow. Revenue is expected to rise significantly in the third quarter.
Revenue flash: Unimicron (3037) reports August revenue of NT$17.746 billion, up 56.26% year on year.
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Unimicron (3037-TW) reported revenue of NT$17.746 billion for August 2026, up 56.26% year on year, reflecting strong PCB demand. As a key indicator for the electronic components industry, its results point to a recovery in the global technology sector.
Revenue flash: IBF Financial Holdings (2889) reports August revenue of NT$1.357 billion, up 51.9% year on year.
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IBF Financial Holdings (2889-TW) reported revenue of NT$1.357 billion for August 2026, up 51.9% year on year. Revenue for the first 8 months rose 94.92% year on year, indicating continued strong growth in its financial business.
Revenue flash: Synnex (2347) reports August revenue of NT$74.215 billion, up 122.02% year on year.
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Synnex (2347) reported revenue of NT$74.215 billion for August 2026, up 122.02% year on year, reflecting strong demand in the electronics distribution sector and serving as a key indicator for the industry and investors.
Revenue flash: Ta Chen Stainless Pipe (2027) reports August revenue of NT$12.386 billion, up 46.09% year on year.
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Ta Chen Stainless Pipe reported revenue of NT$12.386 billion for August 2026, up 46.09% year on year, reflecting strong demand for stainless steel. As a leading company in the steel industry, its growth points to an industry recovery and stronger order momentum.
【High-volume, strong-rising stocks roundup】 【Apple event x eve of CPI】Taiwan stocks opened higher before turning lower amid volatility! Is the pullback a shakeout or a turning point? The broad rally in IC design stocks is fully focused on XX!
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Taiwan stocks opened higher and then turned lower ahead of Apple’s product launch and the CPI data. 台積電 led gains, but semiconductor stocks were mixed. The long-term outlook for AI and semiconductors remains unchanged, though inflation and geopolitical risks have intensified short-term volatility.
Yee Sheng’s operating momentum is strong in the third quarter; January-August revenue of NT$1.044 billion is already nearing last year’s full-year total.
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Taiwanese PCB maker 邑昇 recorded revenue of 1.044 billion yuan in January-August 2026, approaching its full-year level from the previous year. High-value-added products for AI servers and aerospace drove growth, and strong performance continues.
In an era of longer lifespans, the biggest fear is that your money retires before you do. “自由Pay” lets retirement savings provide income while continuing to grow.
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鉅亨買基金 has launched the “自由Pay” retirement withdrawal mechanism, allowing investors to make regular redemptions from growth funds to generate cash flow while balancing asset growth with living expenses. It addresses new retirement-planning needs in Taiwan’s super-aged society.
Nan Juen International reports August revenue of NT$280 million, up 37% year on year to a record for the month; shipments of GB and general-purpose servers are picking up.
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南俊国際 posted August revenue of 280 million yen, a record high and up 37% year on year. Increased shipments of GB-series AI servers and general-purpose servers were the main factors. The company is drawing attention as a Taiwanese data center infrastructure firm.
The Q4 dream-chasing train is getting ready to depart: passive components, PCBs, and silicon photonics.
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Taiwan's stock market is undergoing a correction near record highs, but AI demand and advanced technologies are underpinning it. Selecting individual stocks is key to investment strategy.
Thick smoke at Yaohua’s Tucheng Plant 2 construction site was quickly extinguished; no injuries and production unaffected.
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A fire broke out during construction at Unitech's Tucheng Plant 2 after smoke billowed from a ventilation duct, but it was quickly extinguished. No one was injured, and production was not significantly affected. A similar incident had not occurred since 2015.
Taiwan's CPI rose 2.04% year on year in August, breaking the alert threshold for 4 consecutive months, though inflation eased slightly.
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Taiwan's CPI rose 2.04% year on year in August, exceeding the 2% alert threshold for four consecutive months. The main drivers were rising oil prices, dining-out costs and rents, but the pace of increase eased slightly, indicating a modest reprieve in inflationary pressure. The figure is an important indicator for livelihoods and policy.
〈Top Five Electronics Makers' Revenue〉Inventec's August revenue hits a record for the period at NT$83.2 billion as server demand remains robust.
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Inventec's August revenue was 83.268 billion yuan, up 35.83% year on year and a record for the same month. Server demand remains firm, and performance is expected to improve gradually.
〈Top Five Electronics Makers' Revenue〉Quanta's AI server business gains strong momentum; August revenue hits another record, with year-to-date revenue through August also doubling year on year.
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Quanta posted August revenue of 423.971 billion yuan, setting records for both the month and the year to date. AI servers were the main growth driver, and the company expects annual revenue to double.
〈Taiwan Dollar〉Strong capital inflows; closes at NT$31.535, up 1.7 cents.
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On the 8th, the New Taiwan dollar rose to NT$31.535, appreciating by 1.7 cents amid fund inflows. Trading volume on the Taipei Foreign Exchange Market reached US$1.782 billion, supported by AI investment and U.S. policy responses.
Australia takes on tech giants again, this time targeting social media algorithms.
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The Australian government announced a Digital Duty of Care bill to tighten regulation of social media algorithms. It would expand users' right to choose and impose fines of up to 109 million Australian dollars on companies that violate the rules.
A surging Taiwan dollar isn't a free win! Big investors are quietly shifting funds, while “this group” is launching a recovery rally ahead of investor conferences.
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The New Taiwan dollar has risen, but funds are concentrated in a small number of heavyweight stocks, leaving market breadth weak. Savvy investors are shifting toward undervalued peripheral sectors in preparation for a recovery rally ahead of investor conferences.
Samsung, 台積電 and 英特爾 sign off: 艾司摩爾 secures top-tier order commitments for High NA EUV.
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Samsung, 台積電 and 英特爾 have jointly committed to adopting 艾司摩爾's High NA EUV lithography technology and advancing a unified 12-inch photomask standard. The move will accelerate the development of advanced semiconductor processes and is crucial for the AI chip industry.
Revenue Flash - Formosa Petrochemical (6505) reports August revenue of NT$81.906 billion, up 50.29% year on year.
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Formosa Petrochemical's August 2026 revenue reached NT$81.906 billion, up 50.29% year on year, marking significant growth. This reflects a recovery in demand in the petrochemical industry and is an important indicator for Taiwan's energy sector.
Revenue Flash - Quanta (2382) reports August revenue of NT$423.971 billion, up 177.45% year on year.
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Quanta reported August 2026 revenue of 423.971 billion yen, with annual growth of 177.45%, a substantial increase. Cumulative revenue has also doubled year on year, and strong performance continues.
Revenue Flash - Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (1326) reports August revenue of NT$30.558 billion, up 31.7% year on year.
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Formosa Chemicals & Fibre (1326) reported August 2026 revenue of NT$30.558 billion, up 31.7% year on year, indicating strong demand in the chemicals and fibers markets. The growth reflects an optimized product mix and an industry recovery, a positive sign for investors.
Revenue Flash - Nan Ya Plastics (1303) reports August revenue of NT$30.601 billion, up 46.75% year on year.
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南亞 (1303-TW) recorded revenue of 30.601 billion New Taiwan dollars in August 2026, up 46.75% year on year. This reflects expanding demand in the plastics industry division and is an important performance indicator for investors.
〈Hong Kong Market Close〉Tech and consumer electronics stocks retreat; Hang Seng Index falls 0.38% as oil stocks advance across the board.
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Oil and metal stocks rose in Hong Kong's stock market, while internet and consumer electronics stocks fell. The Hang Seng Index closed down 0.38%, highlighting the strength of resource stocks and the correction in the tech sector.
Shinkong Synthetic Fibers formally enters the drone integration market, joining 極現科技 and JEDSY to compete in the low-altitude economy.
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新纖 signed an MOU with 極現科技 and Switzerland's JEDSY to establish a joint venture in Taiwan, declaring its full-scale entry into the low-altitude economy market. This marks a strategic turning point for the company.
Intel CPUs reportedly set for another 10% price hike in October; Lip-Bu Tan reviews low-margin products and seeks to improve margins to end price wars.
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Intel will raise CPU prices by about 10% again in October and is reviewing low-margin products. CEO Lip-Bu Tan is prioritizing improvements to the revenue structure and pushing ahead with product cutbacks and organizational restructuring.
Chenfull International's January-August revenue of NT$3.422 billion has already surpassed last year's full-year total, up 60.47% year on year.
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Chenfull International's revenue for the first 8 months of 2026 reached NT$3.422 billion, up 60.47% year on year and already surpassing last year's full-year total. Growth was mainly driven by rising orders for semiconductors and quantum computers, with significant contributions from subsidiary Chenfull Precision's new product shipments.
蔚華科: Everyone working with glass is coming to us; next year is a crucial pre-mass-production year.
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蔚華科 has launched the world's first production-ready equipment capable of nondestructively detecting internal defects in glass. The equipment is designed for TGV glass substrates used in AI packaging and has been certified by major companies in Taiwan, Japan, the United States and South Korea. Large-scale validation is expected to begin in 2027, with mass production in 2028.
Cmoney Biweekly》Interest rates, oil prices and AI drive market volatility; stocks focus on real growth.
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Interest rates, oil prices and AI are the three key factors driving global markets. Investors should focus on real growth and risk management, avoiding speculative bubbles.
〈China Market Close〉China's August export growth accelerates; the 3 major indexes finish mixed.
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China's exports in August accelerated to a 25% year-on-year increase, expanding its trade surplus. As U.S.-China trade tensions flare again, the United States is increasing pressure ahead of a meeting between Xi Jinping and Trump.
Investment Radar》Still worried about an AI bubble? The White House is already going all in.
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The United States has made AI a national strategy, with the government and businesses working together to accelerate research and development and infrastructure investment. Spillover effects are spreading to related industries, including power, cooling and manufacturing equipment.
Middle East tensions flare again! Yemen's Houthi group attacks Saudi energy facilities as Brent crude approaches the US$100 mark.
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Yemen's Houthi forces attacked energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude prices surged to around $100 a barrel.
Taiwanese electronic components giant Yageo recorded August revenue of 16.332 billion yuan, up 51.8% year on year and a monthly record. AI demand and strength in Asian markets were the main factors.
Dyaco expects double-digit full-year revenue growth, driven by commercial and home markets; unmanned vehicles could enter mass production next year.
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Dyaco expects double-digit revenue growth this year, with strong performance in the commercial market and a recovery in the home market. It also announced plans to enter the unmanned vehicle sector, targeting mass production of a thousand units next year. The move reflects its strategy to diversify its business.
神腦 gears up for the launch of flagship Apple and Android phones, aiming for sequential revenue growth in the second-half peak season to surpass the first half.
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神腦 held an investor conference today and expects revenue and profit in the second half to outperform the first half, driven by flagship phone launches and the peak consumer season. Growth is supported by cooperation with 中華電信 to lower the barrier to upgrading phones and an optimized product mix with higher margins.
系微 joins Arm's Physical AI ecosystem as an inaugural partner.
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Taiwanese firmware company Insyde Software has joined Arm's Physical AI ecosystem as its first partner. Firmware support from the early stages of development can help accelerate the development of autonomous systems.
Unimicron's August revenue hit a record NT$17.746 billion, up 56.26% year-on-year
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PCB and IC substrate maker Unimicron posted revenue of NT$17.746 billion in August 2026, a record high and a 56.26% year-on-year increase. Driven by demand for AI and high-performance computing, the company remains optimistic that revenue will continue to grow in the second half of the year.
Central bank governor Yang Chin-long receives an “A-” rating for the third time in his career
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Taiwan central bank governor Yang Chin-long received an “A-” rating for the third time in Global Finance's 2026 rankings, reflecting policy stability and international recognition and significantly bolstering Taiwan's financial standing.
Zhonglian tainted-oil scandal sparks controversy; Taishan files suit today, seeks 1 billion in damages; 南僑: first to discover the problem and did not conceal it
Intel and Samsung join the field, announcing participation in ASML's next-generation 12-inch photomask technology
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Intel and Samsung have joined ASML's next-generation 12-inch photomask technology initiative, accelerating the move toward mass production of High NA EUV. Following 台積電, collaboration among advanced semiconductor manufacturers is gaining momentum.