Nepal-Tibet floods kill 1400; rescue efforts focus on people trapped in 3 tunnels
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 1400 people have died
- 5845 people are missing
- Tunnels at 3 hydropower plants
Companies mentioned：尼泊爾國家減少災害風險管理局、中國、印度、韓國
2026-09-08 21:00–24:00 JST
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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 87 items from 4 sources; Japan, 17 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（37）
Original以色列屯民暴力日增 12國制裁約旦河西岸屯墾區貿易
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Facts
- Original12個國家今天宣布對與約旦河西岸以色列屯墾區的貿易實施制裁
Companies mentioned：英國、加拿大、法國、丹麥、芬蘭、冰島、愛爾蘭、挪威、波蘭、葡萄牙、西班牙、瑞典、歐洲聯盟、以色列
今彩539 Draw No. 115218: No top-prize winner
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Prize of NT$20,000 per ticket
- NT$5,000 prize per ticket
- NT$50,000 prize per ticket
Companies mentioned：台彩公司
Original大樂透頭獎2.5億元1注獨得 獎落台東縣大武鄉
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original頭獎新台幣2.5億元1注獨得
- 2 second-prize winners, each receiving NT$1,102,159
Companies mentioned：台彩、中央社
Man loses consciousness and has no heartbeat after apparently inhaling water during a deep dive off Green Island; rescued in dramatic operation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 51 years old
- 1:48 p.m.
Companies mentioned：綠島消防分隊、中央社
China steps up textbook management; “Xi Thought” to be taught from elementary school
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Revisions to the unified textbooks for these 3 subjects began in 2022
- To be introduced in entry-level grades in the fall 2024 semester
- The “Student Reader on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era” has been in use since the fall 2021 semester
- The “Political Economy of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics” textbook is being piloted at more than 40 universities
- More than 50 academicians and 80 prominent scholars and experts have joined
- Achieved full coverage of 29 first-level disciplines
- Starting in the spring 2025 semester
- Achieve interim results in 2027
- Build a “Chinese independent textbook system” by 2030
Companies mentioned：中国、中国国务院、新华社、人民日報、中共、中国教育部、中国社會科學院、中國社會科學院學部委員、中國教育部教材局
Escalating US-Canada trade war fuels inflation concerns; Dow falls more than 1% at one point at market open
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Fell more than 1% at one point
- Fell 549.21 points
- Or 1.03%
- To 52865.04 points
- Fell 16.39 points
- Or 0.21%
- To 7702.21 points
- Fell 56.20 points
- To 26450.79 points
Companies mentioned：甲骨文（Oracle）
Yilan man suspected of threatening 3 candidates to withdraw; prosecutors order NT$100,000 bail
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Ordered a man surnamed Tsai released on NT$100,000 bail
- Demanded that the other 3 candidates withdraw
Companies mentioned：宜蘭地方法院、中央社
Valuable collections, outdated security: French museums hit by repeated thefts
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Worth about 88 million euros
- About NT$3.24 billion
- Statistics show 23 related thefts in 2025
- Could face up to 30 years in prison
- Estimated to be worth more than 4.5 million euros
- Worth at least 6 million euros
- Exhibits including about 6 kilograms of gold bars stolen
Companies mentioned：雷諾瓦、濱海卡涅市、巴黎羅浮宮、費加洛報、打擊文化財產走私中央辦公室、席哈克總統博物館、席丹、萊儕博物館、塔恩省、里摩日、巴黎自然歷史博物館、法國新聞台
Iran and Oman discuss Hormuz shipping arrangements; Tehran says major progress made
Iran and Oman have made major progress in talks on shipping arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz. The two sides discussed temporary shipping routes. Iran insists on maintaining control and imposing fees, and refuses to restore free passage until US sanctions are resolved.
Facts
- Iran and Oman make major progress in talks on arrangements for managing the Strait of Hormuz
- Iran requires ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to apply for permits
- An agreement between Iran and Oman is expected to be signed in the coming days
- Iran will not restore the prewar system of free passage
- Iran's conditions for restoring passage include lifting oil sanctions and unfreezing overseas assets
Yuan Shan's August revenue up 2.36% year on year; liquid-cooling performance lab to open before end of Q3
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Consolidated revenue in August was NT$331 million
- Up 2.36% year on year
- Consolidated revenue totaled NT$2.856 billion in the first 8 months
- Up 1.07% from the same period last year
- A data-center work environment heat source of up to 380KW
- Airflow of 30,000 CFM
- The global data center cooling market is projected to grow from US$13.79 billion in 2025
- To US$48.59 billion in 2034
- A compound annual growth rate of 15.02%
- China's passenger car exports reached 918,000 vehicles in July
- Up 87.8% year on year
- New energy vehicles accounted for 58.8% of total exports
Companies mentioned：元山科技、Global Information、中國乘聯分會
Lu Shiow-yen concerned that adding gas-fired capacity at Taichung Power Plant will not mean coal units are dismantled; 台電: 2 coal-fired units to be removed in October
The Taichung mayor questioned the coal phase-out plan at the Taichung Power Plant, and 台電 responded that removal would begin in October.
Companies mentioned：台電
Chiayi volunteer soldier dies after being beaten on the buttocks over debt; neighbor remanded in custody
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 24-year-old volunteer soldier surnamed Hou
- 40-year-old man surnamed Hou
- 36-year-old man surnamed Hou
- Imprisonment of more than 5 years
- Struck on the buttocks more than ten times
Companies mentioned：中央社
卓榮泰: Promote a mandatory insurance premium surcharge mechanism for high-risk drivers who commit violations resulting in crashes
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Annual target of reducing it by 14%
- Deaths among older adults rose 2.6% compared with the same period in 114
- Target: “Reduce pedestrian deaths by 22% in 115”
Companies mentioned：卓榮泰、金管會、交通部、新北市府
Insurance industry's TIS filing deadlines extended; first-half reports now due by the end of September, annual reports by the end of April the following year
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 14 life insurers applied for optional transitional measures this year
- The risk coefficient for public infrastructure projects is 1.28%
- Investments in the Five Trusted Industries and Six Core Industries are subject to a risk coefficient of 17.25%
Companies mentioned：金管會、蔡火炎
Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao joins cabinet as chair of National Anti-Poverty Commission
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The only boxer to win world titles in 8 different weight divisions
- The Philippines, with a population of 119 million
- Earned only US$2 per fight
- His net worth reached US$220 million last year
- The country's poverty rate fell to 9.7% in 2025
- About 11.08 million Filipinos live below the poverty line
- Reduce the poverty rate to 8% to 9%
- By 2028
Companies mentioned：Manny Pacquiao、Ferdinand Marcos Jr.、National Anti-Poverty Commission、International Boxing Hall of Fame、Sports Illustrated
After Venezuela's oil, Reuters: 川普政府 seeks access to gold and other minerals
After securing Venezuela's oil, 川普政府 is seeking access to the country's gold and other critical minerals to strengthen its control over resources and counter China's influence in Latin America.
Facts
- 644 metric tons of gold
- 14.68 billion metric tons of iron ore
- 321.5 million metric tons of bauxite
- 407,885 metric tons of nickel
Companies mentioned：路透社、川普政府、委內瑞拉政府
Lin Yun-ju upset by French youngster Coton; exits in first round of WTT Macau Championships
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan's top table tennis player Lin Yun-ju, ranked No. 6 in the world
- 18-year-old French rising star Coton
- Coton, ranked No. 22 in the world
- Lin Yun-ju, aged 25 and ranked No. 6 in the world
- After a 43-minute battle
- He lost 11-5, 9-11, 11-9, 7-11, 6-11
- 17-year-old rising star Kuo Kuan-hung
Companies mentioned：WTT、高雄國訓中心
新加坡 proposes salary hikes for ministers; prime minister's annual pay could rise 64% to 90 million
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The prime minister's annual salary could rise from 2.2 million to 3.6 million Singapore dollars
- The median monthly salary locally was 5,775 Singapore dollars last year
- U.S. President Donald Trump earns an annual salary of $400,000
- The British prime minister earns an annual salary of $230,000
- Hong Kong's chief executive ranks 2nd globally with an annual salary of $719,000
- Next is the Swiss president, at $606,000
- Lower-ranking 新加坡 ministers currently earn 1.1 million Singapore dollars a year
- After the adjustment, their pay could reach as much as 1.8 million Singapore dollars
Companies mentioned：新加坡、PoliticalSalaries.com、Reddit、新加坡公共服務署、新加坡國立大學
U18 Asian Championship's Yang Yao-cheng says warm-up times fluctuate wildly, laughing that he has never experienced this before
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Put up a 14-run big inning
- Threw 31 pitches over 2 innings
- Fastest pitch: 151 kph
- 152 kph
- Finished 18-0
- 6:30 p.m.
Companies mentioned：U18アジア青棒、台湾隊、泰国、新加坡、中央社
Taiwan beats Thailand at the U18 Asian Championship; 鄭品紳 to start against 新加坡 on the 9th
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Right-hander 鄭品紳, whose fastest pitch can reach 151 kph, gets the start
Companies mentioned：U18アジア青棒、台湾隊、泰國隊、新加坡、鄭品紳、楊孝承、蔡辰瀧
Original大樂透第115086期開獎
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Facts
- 28
- 35
- 49
- 47
- 03
- 15
- 27
Companies mentioned：台彩
Zelensky praises U.S. envoy's vision for ending Russia-Ukraine war, says he plans to meet 川普 in September
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The war has now entered its 5th year
- He plans to meet U.S. President 川普 this month
Companies mentioned：魏科夫、庫許納、川普、普丁、頓巴斯、土耳其、阿拉伯聯合大公國、瑞士
Original今彩539第115218期開獎
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Winning number: 30
- 3-Star winning number: 770
- 4-Star winning number: 2214
Companies mentioned：中央社、台彩
證基會 Chairman Chang Chen-shan visits Italy to strengthen Taiwan-Italy financial ties
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan currently has 24 companies investing in Italy
- Taiwan's investment trust and consulting industry manages nearly NT$22 trillion in assets
- It also has NT$5.3 trillion invested in offshore funds
Companies mentioned：證基會、義大利存貸銀行、投信投顧公會、台北義大利商會、金管會、Polygon
President meets visiting delegation from 魁團黨, hopes to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and aerospace
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 魁團黨 is making its first group visit to Taiwan since its founding in 1991
- Taiwan's 漢翔 and Canada's 龐巴迪公司 have worked together for more than 20 years
- Canada and Taiwan completed negotiations on the Trade Cooperation Framework Agreement in early 2025
Companies mentioned：魁團黨、漢翔、龐巴迪公司
Another dead pig washed ashore in Kinmen tests positive for African swine fever; pork and processed products barred from entering Taiwan for 1 week
Summary not yet available
Facts
- This is the 4th case this year
- There are 22 pig farms within a 10-kilometer radius of the area
- 5,590 pigs received clinical health checks
- 24 cases in total
- There were 2 cases in 114
- There must be no new cases for at least 1 consecutive week
Companies mentioned：海巡署、金門縣動植物防疫所、農業部獸醫研究所、金門縣政府、非洲豬瘟中央災害應變中心、農業部
Taiwan's representative office in Indonesia visits 慈濟 chapter, hopes to expand cooperation and exchanges
Summary not yet available
Facts
- It currently has branches or liaison offices in 18 Indonesian cities
- Students recently donated a total of 182,264,100 Indonesian rupiah
- About NT$325,472
- 70,382 people remain evacuated
- A total of 135 people have died
- Another 98,986 homes were damaged
- A total of 4,596 aid packages have been distributed to earthquake victims in East Nusa Tenggara province
Companies mentioned：慈濟、慈濟印尼分會、印尼國家災害應變總署、印尼國際慈濟人醫會
Removed from office: former Chinese Emergency Management Minister Wang Xiangxi expelled from the Communist Party and public office
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：中国应急管理部、中共中央纪委国家监委、中国国家监委
哈瑪斯 attack on Israel in 2023 killed more than 1,000; 尼坦雅胡 criticized for ignoring warnings
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The attack left 1,221 people dead
- The militants also took about 251 hostages to 加薩
- 44 of them have died
- Israeli offensive has killed 73,658 people
Companies mentioned：哈瑪斯、國土報、阿拉伯聯合大公國、尼坦雅胡、埃森科特、班奈特、辛瓦、川普、亞伯拉罕協議、卡達、加薩、聯合國
Japanese lawmaker: Self-reliance coalition agreement aims to contribute to peace in East Asia
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 12 policy pillars
- 48 specific policies
Companies mentioned：維新會、自民黨、日本台灣交流協會、中央社
Original資策會MIC：逾5成企業看好生成式AI將在3年內普及
Summary not yet available
Facts
- As many as 53% of companies expect generative AI to become widespread within 3 years
- 39% of organizations have begun using AI agents
- 23% of companies have expanded AI agent use in internal operations
- Taiwan accounts for 79% of local semiconductor production capacity
- China accounts for about 8%
- Japan accounts for about 5%
- 新加坡 accounts for about 4%
- The United States accounts for about 3%
Companies mentioned：資策會MIC、台積電、聯電、世界先進、記憶體、輝達（NVIDIA）
Taiwan scores 14 runs in one inning at U18 Asian Championship as pitching staff fans 9 in win over Thailand
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Scored 14 runs in a big inning
- Recorded a total of 9 strikeouts
- Finished 18-0
- Clinched the win in 4 innings
- Faced 19 batters
- 7 hits in one inning
- 6 walks and hit batters
- 6 fielding errors
- The 16th run
- Added 2 more runs
- Threw 31 pitches over 2 innings
- Racked up 5 strikeouts
- Fastest pitch: 151 kph
- Pitched 2 innings
- Struck out 4 batters
Companies mentioned：U18アジア青棒、台湾隊、泰國隊
Su Chih-fen campaigns on foot in Yunlin, says she would join Liu Chien-kuo's team if invited
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Printed 30,000 copies of Taiwan's Good Life promotional materials at her own expense
- Promoting free health insurance premiums for people aged 65 and over
- 2026 local elections
- 2028 presidential election
Companies mentioned：中央畜產會、民進黨、國民黨
Original台積電攜ASML開發12吋光罩 專家：輝達GPU尺寸驅動
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 12-inch photomask
- Before 2031
- 6-inch photomask
Companies mentioned：台積電、ASML、輝達、英特爾、三星
French AI startup Mistral raises 3 billion euros, valuation doubles
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Raised 3 billion euros
- Company valuation nearly doubles to 21 billion euros
- Company valuation nearly doubles to 21 billion euros (about $24 billion)
Companies mentioned：Mistral、三星電子、ASML、OpenAI、Anthropic、Omdia
Original澳媒：澳洲索羅門群島原則同意新條約 含220多億元注資
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original澳洲政府承諾將提供索國9億8000多萬澳元
- About NT$22.4 billion
Companies mentioned：澳洲廣播公司、索羅門群島、瓦爾、馬內列、艾班尼斯、太平洋島國論壇
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（27）
Japan last raised rates by 2 increments 37 years ago! Why is the BOJ unwilling to make a big move this time?
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Companies mentioned：日本銀行、楽天証券、野村証券
〈U.S. Stocks in Early Trading〉Chip Stocks Surge to Withstand Oil Price Shock! Major Indexes Mixed
Major U.S. stock indexes were mixed at Tuesday’s open as escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, stoking concerns about worsening inflation and Federal Reserve rate hikes. Semiconductor stocks continued to strengthen, with a partnership between 高通 and 亚马逊 driving share prices higher. 台积电 ADR also rose 2.2%.
Companies mentioned：高通、亚马逊、英特尔、台积电、洛克希德马丁、派乐腾、D-Wave Quantum
亞馬遜 Bets Big on 高通! AI Chip Orders Could Reach $60 Billion, Sending Shares Higher
Qualcomm and Amazon partnered on custom chips for AI data centers. The order value could reach up to $60 billion, sending Qualcomm shares soaring 9.7%. This is a significant development that bolsters confidence in Qualcomm’s data center strategy.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Meta Platforms、NVIDIA、Intel、AMD、Bank of America
習近平 Speaks With UK Prime Minister, Says Shared Interests Between the Countries Outweigh Differences
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call with the British prime minister, stressing shared interests. They affirmed cooperation on the economy, climate change and international collaboration.
CTBC Bank and Taiwan Life Make Moves in Succession, Plan to Invest a Combined NT$4.1 Billion in 漢測 IPO Auction
CTBC Bank and 台灣人壽 plan to invest a combined NT$4.1 billion in the IPO auction of semiconductor equipment maker 漢測, reflecting strong confidence among financial firms in the AI and semiconductor industries.
Companies mentioned：漢測、中信金、中國信託商業銀行、台灣人壽、博頌會計師事務所
Companies Pour Money Into AI but See Few Results! Google and Accenture Send 1,000 Engineers to the Front Lines to Put Out Fires
Google Cloud and エーセンチュア jointly established an AI implementation support team and will deploy 1,000 engineers to frontline teams. With the returns on corporate AI investments unclear, they aim to accelerate AI adoption by providing experts to help put AI to use in real-world operations.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、Google Cloud、エーセンチュア、Palantir、OpenAI、Anthropic、Microsoft、Amazon Web Services
European Natural Gas Hits 3-Year High, German Inventories Fall to 15-Year Low, Raising Fears of Winter Crisis
European natural gas prices reached a 3-year high, while Germany’s storage levels fell to their lowest in 15 years. A winter supply crisis is looming and could have a serious impact on energy markets and the economy.
Companies mentioned：汇丰、桑坦德、法国巴黎银行
Can a Foldable iPhone Sustain Apple’s Hardware Halo? Ternus Faces an Even Tougher Fight to Revive Siri
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus will showcase progress on a foldable iPhone and an AI-enhanced Siri at his first new-product launch event. It is a pivotal moment for hardware innovation and the company’s efforts to regain competitiveness in AI.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、Google、Samsung、Huawei、Deepwater Asset Management、IDC、Moor Insights & Strategy、Creative Strategies
〈Formosa Plastics Group Earnings〉Peak-Season Demand and Near-Full Capacity for Electronic Materials: Formosa Plastics and Nan Ya See Brighter Q4 Results
The four companies in the Formosa Plastics Group reported their August results and forecast an improvement in performance in the 4th quarter, amid Middle East tensions and AI demand. Rising prices for electronic materials and petrochemical products are the main drivers.
Companies mentioned：台塑化(6505-TW)
Well-Timed Move? Weeks After Pelosi’s Husband Disclosed Investment, Bloom Energy Joins S&P 500 and Shares Soar
The husband of former U.S. House Speaker Pelosi invested several million dollars in Bloom Energy just before its inclusion in the S&P 500. The share price surged, bringing lawmakers’ trading ethics back into the spotlight.
Companies mentioned：Bloom Energy、S&P Dow Jones Indices
Deposits, Loans and Wealth Management Drive Results! Chang Hwa Bank Posts Record NT$15.5 Billion Profit in First 8 Months, Up 23.21%, EPS NT$1.29
Chang Hwa Bank posted after-tax net profit of 15.567 billion yen in the first 8 months, up 23.21% year over year and setting a new record. Strong lending and wealth management contributed to the results, with EPS at 1.29 yuan.
Companies mentioned：統一投信、大三億營造
Taiwan Mobile’s Lin Chih-chen: If Systex Takeover Succeeds, Revenue Could Challenge Chunghwa Telecom’s Lead Next Year
Taiwan Mobile President Lin Chih-chen said that if it successfully acquires 精誠資訊, its revenue could surpass 中華電信 next year. Demand for AI and cybersecurity is driving strong growth in its enterprise business.
Companies mentioned：精誠資訊、中華電信
Is Google Search Getting Harder to Use? EU Rules Force Biggest Rollback in 29 Years
Google changed its search results to comply with the European Union’s DMA and warned that service quality would decline. The move is being described as the biggest setback in 29 years and will negatively affect users and local businesses.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、Google、Expedia、Booking Holdings、Booking.com
Original冠星8月營收年增近2成創同期高 Q3出貨量估維持高檔
Original冠星8月營收年增近2成，創歷史同期新高，受惠於GAP等國際品牌訂單成長及越南產能擴張，第三季出貨量預期維持高檔，顯示其全球供應鏈布局成效。
Companies mentioned：GAP、Adidas、PUMA、Old Navy、AEO
Original〈台塑四寶業績〉四寶8月營收年增40％ 南亞營收創50個月新高電子占比6成
The four companies in the Formosa Plastics Group posted combined August revenue growth of 40.7% year over year. Driven by AI demand, electronic materials accounted for 59.8% of 南亞’s revenue, which reached a 50-month high. 台塑化 posted the strongest performance, with revenue up 50.3% year over year amid rising oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions.
Companies mentioned：台塑、南亞、台化、台塑化
Revenue Flash - Wan Hai (2615) August Revenue NT$19.2 Billion, Up 65.59% Year Over Year
Wan Hai’s August 2026 revenue reached NT$19.2 billion, up 65.59% year over year, pointing to strong demand in the shipping market. The growth reflects a recovery in global trade and is a key indicator for investors.
Revenue Flash - Evergreen (2603) August Revenue NT$48.986 Billion, Up 48.64% Year Over Year
Evergreen Marine (2603) recorded revenue of NT$48.986 billion in August 2026, a sharp 48.64% increase year over year. Revenue for the cumulative 1-8 months also rose 9.78%, suggesting a recovery in the shipping industry.
Revenue Flash - Acer (2353) August Revenue NT$30.18 Billion, Up 38.41% Year Over Year
Acer’s August 2026 revenue reached NT$30.18 billion, up 38.41% year over year, marking a strong performance. Revenue for the first 8 months rose 25.08% year over year, and the stock outperformed the industry. The results reflect steady market demand and offer investors a key indicator.
ASML Teams Up With Wafer Giants to Develop Next-Generation Large-Format Mask Technology, Overcoming High-NA EUV Chip Area Limits
ASML is working with インテル, TSMC, Samsung and NVIDIA to develop large-diameter mask technology that will overcome area limitations in High-NA EUV. The technology is expected to improve AI chip manufacturing efficiency.
Companies mentioned：ASML、インテル、台積電、サムスン電子、NVIDIA、SK海力士、Google
Ding Zing August Revenue Hits Record for the Month; New Automotive Product Completes Validation and Enters Mass Production
DingZing posted record sales in August, and a new product for the automotive sector entered mass production. This reflects the results of the company’s growth strategy and demonstrates its competitive advantage in the industry.
Original155億美元被迫搶進！SpaceX股價要被那指買盤點火了
SpaceX is expected to receive a higher weighting in the Nasdaq-100 index, potentially bringing in about $15.5 billion in passive fund inflows. This could become a catalyst for a rise in its share price.
Companies mentioned：Invesco QQQ Trust、JPMorgan Securities、River Wealth Advisors、Piper Sandler、Berkshire Hathaway、Apple
TIS Calculation Report Released! Life Insurers to Begin First Disclosures by End of September; 14 Applicants for Transitional Measures Must Add Labels
The Financial Supervisory Commission announced the TIS capital adequacy ratio calculation standards, with 14 life insurers applying for transitional measures. The first TIS disclosures are due by the end of September 2026 and must carry labels to help the market identify them, with significant regulatory and industry implications.
Taiwan Mobile’s Hard-Tech Day Opens; Lin Chih-chen Says In-House Agentic Platforms Are Key to AI Transformation
At its fourth Hard Tech Day, Taiwan Mobile unveiled MyAgent, an AI agent for businesses. CEO Lin Chih-chen stressed that a self-built Agentic platform is key to AI transformation.
Taroko Brings New Sports Bar Concept to U.S.; First Japan Locations to Open at End of September
Taroko opened its 5th new location in Texas, U.S., and will simultaneously open its first 2 stores in Japan at the end of September. It is rolling out a new business format combining sports and dining and accelerating its overseas expansion.
MPI Posts Record Monthly Revenue for 6 Consecutive Months, to Offer Local U.S. Services Starting Next Year
MPI Technology has posted record revenue for 6 consecutive months. To meet North American demand for AI chips, it will establish a local analysis services site in the United States in 2027, strengthening its global presence. The move underscores its leading position in advanced packaging inspection.
Mountaineering Insurance Claims Rise to NT$12.78 Million in First 7 Months; FSC Urges Hikers to Take Three Steps Before Setting Out to Transfer Risk
The Financial Supervisory Commission said mountaineering insurance claims reached NT$12.778 million in the first 7 months of this year, urging the public to prepare, assess risks and obtain insurance before setting out. It also advised people to use the property insurance association’s online portal to get coverage for mountain-related risks.
Song Chuan August Revenue Ranks Second-Highest Ever, Could Set Up 4th Straight Quarter of Record Revenue in Q3
Song Chuan Precision’s August 2026 revenue reached NT$872 million, up 66.41% year over year and the second-highest on record. Driven by demand for AI and energy storage, third-quarter revenue could set a record for the 4th consecutive quarter.
Companies mentioned：緯創、光寶、台達電、晶技、台興電子
Japan | PR TIMES（17）
OriginalSNS総フォロワー50万超の令和の虎・榊󠄀原清一が委員長を務める「東京韓国青年商工会」第4回委員会が開催！“行きたくなる組織づくり”へ向け、家族参加型クリスマス会など具体的施策が始動
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- About 80 members in total
- About 30 active members
- More than 12,000 prospective employees
- More than 500 companies
- 1.4 million influencers
- More than 10,000 general monitors
Companies mentioned：株式会社EMOLVA、東京韓国青年商工会、サイバーエージェント、公益社団法人東京青年会議所
Original博多・キャナルシティ前に、「新中華」を掲げるフルカウンター中華「華凛」誕生
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- All-you-can-drink course for 8,000 yen, tax included
- 14 full-counter seats
- Private bookings for up to 15 guests
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEOHANA、華凛
5th anniversary of the series! Latest 20th volume now on sale! The official X account for the hugely popular isekai-summoning cheat fantasy Drawing: The Strongest Manga Artist Dominates Another World with Drawing Skills launches at last!
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- Latest 20th volume
- 5 volumes free
- List price: ¥792 (base price ¥720 + 10% tax)
- Newly drawn playing-card-style cards (14 designs in total)
Companies mentioned：キルタイムコミュニケーション、ARTLIM Media Co.,Ltd.、キミコミ、コミックヴァルキリー
[Limited to 3 days, September 25–27!] The “Sapporo Furisode Rental Exhibition,” featuring new furisode from popular brands and premium lines at 写真工房ぱれっと, will be held at 2 venues in Sapporo!
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- Up to 20,000 yen off
- 50%OFF
- Coming-of-age ceremony furisode rental: 19,800 yen
Companies mentioned：写真工房ぱれっと、有限会社三景スタジオ、JILL STUART、d'Alba（ダルバ）、玉城ティナ、中村里砂
tellas株式会社 to release “Koroppu’s Heartfelt Meal,” dog food that even introduces the people who make it, to the public on September 15
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- Regular price: 6,650 yen (tax included)
- Subscription price: 2,780 yen for the first order (tax included)
- Passed inspections covering 276 items
Companies mentioned：tellas株式会社、corop、おっとちグリーンステーション、中嶋鶏園、ベストアメニティ
イマジナ to launch a 1-day internship in Tokyo from September, helping students break away from “manual-driven job hunting” and develop self-directed talent who can “pose questions,” drawing on its expertise in corporate branding
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- Starting in September 2026
Companies mentioned：イマジナ、株式会社イマジナ
Originalバタフライ presents 鹿屋開催 チケット販売スケジュール
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- Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
- September 11 (Friday), from 12:00
- September 18 (Friday), from 10:00
- September 21 (Monday), from 10:00
Companies mentioned：バタフライ、ノジマ、Ｔリーグ、日本ペイントマレッツ、九州カリーナ、琉球アスティーダ、静岡ジェード、ローチケ、ローソンチケット、ローソン、ミニストップ
What happens to your housing if you take part in the Adult Regional Study Abroad Program [Amakusa City edition]?
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- Mogushi housing complex: 62.5㎡, 3DK
Companies mentioned：天草市地域振興部地域政策課、ゆっくり不動産、牛深ライフ遊学、産交バス、あまくさライフ
Kyogen performer × children’s theater overturn the notion that “Noh is difficult for children”: an unusual performance of Beckanko the Ogre at a Noh theater, with free admission for elementary school students
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- More than 4,000 performances
- Total attendance: more than 2 million
- Limited to 100 seats per day
Companies mentioned：善竹狂言会、大蔵流狂言方、イトーノリヒサ、Event Banking、J-Stage Navi、川崎市アートセンター、国立能楽堂
＝LOVE performs live on NHK’s “Uta-Con,” singing its new song “Koi, Hajimemashita.” live! The talked-about song has entered the TOP10 on Apple Music’s daily “TOP100: Japan” chart!
＝LOVE performs live on NHK’s “Uta-Con,” presenting its new song “Koi, Hajimemashita.” The group enters the TOP10 on Apple Music and wins 2 awards at MTV VMAJ 2026. The rapidly rising idol group is attracting attention.
Companies mentioned：NHK、Apple Music、Sony Music、MTV Japan
Original【新ファンド公開！】『らくたま47号（クリオ横濱元町通り）』9月11日12時より募集開始！
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- 12% of the total investment amount allocated as subordinated investment
- Projected yield (annualized): 6.1%
- 12-month operating period
- First-time applications of 100,000 yen or more
- Originalらくたまポイント2,000円分
- 1% of the investment amount
- Up to 30,000 yen worth
Companies mentioned：株式会社フロンティアグループ、らくたま、ベネステ、ベネポ
LEE JISOO’s debut single “MISMATCH” music video released!
HANA member LEE JISOO announced her solo debut single “MISMATCH” on September 8 and released its music video. The song, carrying a message of self-acceptance, is drawing attention from fans.
Companies mentioned：HANA、BMSG
“Those who weave the future make it sing.” Lineup announced for charity event “Wrapping The Earth in 東京大学”
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- 100 students who will shape the future invited to the performance free of charge
- Target amount: 1 million yen
- Campaign launches on CAMPFIRE on September 13
- Through October 31
- General admission ticket (flat price: 10,000 yen)
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人教育文化セキュリティ財団、株式会社ロッテホールディングス、株式会社鉄人化計画、株式会社シルバーバックス・プリンシパル、NORTH VILLAGE、株式会社ネルプ、OCEAN TOKYO、株式会社Top Left、株式会社ピナイ・インターナショナル、株式会社クロノス財団
株式会社LogProstyle
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- Sept. 8, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社LogProstyle、Alphaterra Advisory、NYSE American
IBC 2026: DJI showcases essential filming tools for video professionals, including SDR Transmission 2
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- Up to DCI 4K60 10-bit HDR
- 25% improvement in sensor utilization
- Dynamic range reaches 17 stops
- Output power of up to 3000 W
- Ultra-low-noise operation at just 26 dB
Companies mentioned：DJI、DJI Japan 株式会社、IBC
[Kobe Daimaru, 7th-floor Art Station] Light turns everyday life into art! “HIROSHI NAGAI ART PRINT EXHIBITION2026” opens 9/9. The “glowing giclée” makes its Kobe debut. Experience the immersive effect.
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- “Urban Stardust” framed light-up giclée print: 220,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アートプリントジャパン、CBSソニー出版、小学館、ぶんか社、復刊ドットコム、ユニクロ、みずほ銀行、Paul Smith、Fender、ダイハツ
Original創立60周年の「インタースクール」が翻訳者養成コースをリニューアル 凝縮された90分間の授業、復習用録画配信で学びをさらに深める
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- 90-minute online class
- October 2026 term
Companies mentioned：インタースクール、株式会社インターグループ
Taiwan | 風傳媒（14）
AI boom sends electricity demand soaring! Samsung and SK海力士 expand production; Reuters: South Korea needs to build 20 nuclear reactors
South Korea’s electricity demand is surging with the expansion of AI and semiconductor manufacturing, and the government is considering expanding nuclear power under its energy strategy through 2040. Some estimates say 20 new reactors will be needed.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士
Watching others post their big wins, only to get burned when you invest yourself? Expert shares stock market tips that can save you a lot of wrong turns
In response to sharp swings in Taiwan’s stock market, financial writer Dee Shang stressed the importance of a “margin of safety” in investing. He cautioned against being swayed by others’ success stories and said sound knowledge and experience are key to success.
Reportedly set to join Sanae Takaichi’s reshuffled cabinet, 日本維新會 co-leader says Taiwan is an important friend in the region
Senior 日本維新會 officials visited Taiwan, stressing that Taiwan and Japan are partners that share the same values. Responding to reports of a cabinet reshuffle, they said most of the coverage was inaccurate but confirmed that official personnel announcements would be made.
Companies mentioned：日本維新會、自民黨、日本保守黨
Fortune-telling and fitness Facebook pages simultaneously call for Chiang Wan-an to step down; Hou Han-ting exposes a “dark industry chain tearing Taiwanese society apart”
Facebook pages covering several unrelated topics simultaneously called for Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an to resign. New Party councilor Hou Han-ting pointed to organized manipulation of public opinion behind the posts and urged vigilance.
More lottery prizes for next year’s receipts? Prize budget reaches 19.37 billion, up 490 million
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance set next year’s budget for uniform-invoice prizes at NT$19.71 billion, with prize winnings expected to reach NT$19.37 billion. Anti-fraud measures have also been strengthened, reflecting greater awareness of legal compliance.
Donning his signature tailcoat! Britain’s Prince George follows in his father William’s footsteps by attending the century-old Eton College
Prince George, second in line to the British throne, entered the prestigious Eton College at age 13. Following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, he has begun boarding school, continuing a royal tradition.
Did Lai Ching-te air his grievances to foreign guests? 日本維新會 delegation visits Taiwan; Nobuyuki Baba says the president admitted he “envies Japan”
A delegation of 11 senior 日本維新會 members visited Taiwan. President Lai Ching-te acknowledged difficulties in advancing the defense budget and said he envied 日本維新會’s role in cooperating in the legislature. The sides discussed drone cooperation and regional security.
Companies mentioned：日本維新會、自民黨
Blue camp blasts probe into Chiang Wan-an’s son’s overseas study case; Control Yuan cites Ministry of Justice interpretation in response: preliminary inquiries must proceed even without commissioners
The Control Yuan is investigating Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s son’s student exchange program abroad. It said it would continue fact-finding based on legal grounds even in the absence of Control Yuan members. The institution’s political neutrality is under scrutiny.
Taichung power plant plan to “replace the removal of 6 coal-fired units with just 4”? Lu Shiow-yen fires back: “What did the government promise in the first place?”
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen accused the central government of failing to honor its promise to “add 1 gas-fired unit and remove 1 coal-fired unit.” She demanded that Taipower obtain permits to dismantle coal-fired units before receiving permits for gas-fired units, warning that otherwise more units could operate and air pollution could worsen.
Companies mentioned：台灣電力公司
Again demands livestreaming of second-instance trial! Ko Wen-je lashes out: “The judicial persecution hasn’t stopped”; prosecutors are determined to appeal all the way
Ko Wen-je appeared at the first hearing of the second-instance trial in a political donations case in which he received a 17-year prison sentence at the first instance. He criticized double standards in the justice system and an unfair investigation, and called for the trial to be livestreamed.
Companies mentioned：民眾黨、年代集團
【The Journalist】Is NT$46.5 billion not enough for 緯創? AI orders overwhelm capacity; why are 廣達 and 鴻海 also caught up in it?
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- 緯創 has decided to issue global depositary receipts (GDRs), raising US$1.472 billion, or about NT$46.5 billion, in a single offering
- Original股價今年也累計上漲約3成
- It hit an intraday low of NT$182.5, plunging 7.36% from the previous day’s close of NT$197
- The closing share price recovered to NT$186.5, but was still down 5.33%
- 廣達 also closed down 5.61%
- 鴻海 fell 1.76%
- 緯創’s second-quarter revenue rose 64% year over year
- Net profit increased 128%
- 廣達 previously completed a GDR fundraising of about NT$70.3 billion
- Fundraising by Taiwan-listed companies in related sectors topped NT$700 billion
Companies mentioned：緯創、廣達、鴻海、英業達、仁寶、南亞科、華邦電
Need a broken appliance in a hurry? momo launches “next-day appliance delivery”; washing machines and refrigerators ordered in the morning installed the next day
momo Shopping Network has launched its “next-day appliance delivery” service, with delivery and installation completed as soon as the following day. The service aims to improve e-commerce fulfillment for large appliances and meet consumers’ urgent needs.
Companies mentioned：富邦媒、LG、SANLUX台灣三洋、Panasonic、TECO東元、Philips、小米、JVC
The Suica penguin is “graduating”! JR Suica reveals 3 candidate characters, drawing mixed reviews from Japanese users
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From seeking coal cuts to demanding removals, Chiang Chi-chen says a coal-free home must not remain a distant goal
Legislative Yuan Deputy Speaker Chiang Chi-chen inspected the Taichung Power Plant and urged the central government to set a clear timeline for cutting coal use and dismantling coal-fired units, ensuring the “coal-free home” goal is not abandoned. The issue highlights tensions between energy policy and local health concerns.
Companies mentioned：台湾電力公司
Taiwan | 環球生技月刊（9）
宏碁智醫 (6857) board resolves to hold its first extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of year 115 on 10/29 — Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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- Original興櫃公司)6857
- Statement date: 115/09/08
- Statement time: 17:16:11
- The board resolved to convene the first extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of year 115
Companies mentioned：宏碁智醫、興櫃公司
宏碁智醫 (6857) removes remuneration committee convener and member Kuo Shou-jen, appointing Kuo Hsu-sung as chair and convener — Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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Companies mentioned：宏碁智醫、興櫃公司
東洋 (4105) reports unaudited consolidated profit of NT$1.075 billion for the first 8 months of year 115, with after-tax earnings of NT$4.32 per share — Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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Companies mentioned：東洋、4105
鑽石投資 (6901): Changes in the number of shares held in investment targets and fair value movements in August 115 — 環球生技月刊
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Companies mentioned：鑽石投資、環球生技月刊
華安 (6657) shareholders to participate in 源華智醫’s year 115 cash capital increase; payment call period runs from 9/11 to 10/12 — Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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Companies mentioned：華安、源華智醫