Strengthening water-treatment chemical management: 台水 adopts NSF international certification to safeguard drinking water
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3 companies have obtained NSF certification
Companies mentioned：台水、NSF International、美國國家衛生基金會
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彭博: U.S. Treasury secretary warns America cannot lose the AI race to China or face serious consequences
Summary not yet available
Facts
- “If China wins this race, there will be no tomorrow for the United States.”
Companies mentioned：彭博、布萊巴特新聞網、川普
民進黨 disciplines 5 members for violating party rules by running for office; number of candidates sets a record
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 22 candidates were nominated
- Another 25 party members received approval to run as independents
Companies mentioned：民進黨
陳品安 proposes establishing 苗栗未來基金, with NT$1,000 deposited monthly into children’s accounts
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The fund would have NT$1 billion in principal
- NT$1,000 deposited monthly
- The overall budget increased by NT$6 billion
- It will exceed NT$36 billion
- Could receive an adulthood gift of nearly NT$1.3 million
Companies mentioned：苗栗未來基金、兒少成長專戶、桃竹苗大矽谷計畫、台少盟
Stray Kids set another 告示牌 record, performing at Taipei Dome on 12/12
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original第9度登上告示牌（Billboard）專輯榜冠軍
- December 12
- Tickets go on sale to the general public on the 17th
- With 8 members
Companies mentioned：Stray Kids、告示牌、Billboard Music Awards、MTV音樂錄影帶大獎、MTV Video Music Awards、全美民選獎、People's Choice Awards
Taipei Metro’s Songshan-Xindian Line train makes an abnormal stop; reverse movement takes 2 and a half minutes
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Took up about 2 and a half minutes
Companies mentioned：台北捷運公司
日本維新會 delegation visits 民進黨 to discuss Taiwan-Japan relations, regional security and other issues
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Exchanged views with 10 Japanese lawmakers, including Nobuyuki Baba
- President Lai Ching-te’s 18 new policies to address the low birthrate
Companies mentioned：日本維新會、民進黨、立法院台日交流聯誼會、兒少及家庭支持署、兒童家庭廳
童子瑋 proposes seeking sponsorship to support the Black Kite basketball team and protect students’ right to education
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Keelung City Government budgeted NT$30 million last year to establish the Keelung Black Kite basketball team
- It also proposed another NT$25 million to support the team’s operations this year
- In March this year, the Keelung Black Kite basketball team received NT$4 million in sponsorship
Companies mentioned：凱撒基隆黑鳶籃球隊、二信企業
Vice President 蕭: Drones are changing the battlefield; 台灣 promotes a non-red supply chain to strengthen defense
Summary not yet available
Facts
- “2026 Taipei Security Dialogue”
Companies mentioned：台灣
Chen Yi-shen: Taiwan’s democratization gave the government legitimacy and the people the right to define it
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The lifting of martial law in 1987
- Comprehensive legislative elections in 1991 to 1992
- General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers, advocated this in 1950
- Will step down on the 14th after serving as director of 國史館 for 7 years
- The 1943 Cairo Conference
- Original1945年10月在台灣的日本軍投降
- The Korean War broke out in June 1950
- Signed in 1951
- Took effect in 1952
- Wu Xinrong was imprisoned without cause for more than 100 days
- Original林獻堂1949年避居日本
Companies mentioned：國史館、中華民國、美國、英國、蘇聯、日本
North Korean troops crossed the border more than 20 times in August；South Korean military on close watch and alert
Summary not yet available
Facts
- North Korean troops were spotted crossing the Military Demarcation Line more than 20 times in August
- The number of North Korean troop crossings detected by the South Korean military in August alone had already exceeded the total for all of 2025
Companies mentioned：朝鮮日報、路透社、南韓合同參謀本部
Food delivery workers’ union groups accuse platforms of deliberately withholding pay and launch a one-person, one-case reporting drive
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：全國外送產業工會、台中市外送平台服務產業工會、台灣外送產業權益協進聯盟、台灣外送總工會籌備會
New Taipei uncovers multiple cases of people keeping red-bellied tree squirrels；urges the public not to break the law and face fines
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Fines of NT$60,000 or more and up to NT$300,000
Companies mentioned：Facebook
Penalties for traveling to mainland China without registration draw industry backlash；DPP caucus says further communication is possible
The Tourism Administration’s requirement for travel agencies to register groups before traveling to mainland China and its introduction of penalties have drawn industry backlash. DPP caucus secretary-general Chuang Jui-hsiung responded that the policy aims to keep track of public safety, not to monitor people, and suggested that both sides communicate.
Facts
- The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications sent a letter requiring travel agencies to register group information in the Mainland Affairs Council’s dynamic registration system before conducting business in mainland China.
- The travel advisory for mainland China is currently at orange level.
- DPP caucus secretary-general Chuang Jui-hsiung suggested that industry representatives communicate with the executive branch.
Original提亞佛挺進美網男單4強 落後兩盤上演驚天逆轉
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original提亞佛今天在美國網球公開賽上演驚天逆轉，...5年內第3度闖進美網男單4強。
- Defeated 22-year-old 米歇爾森 5-7，3-6，7-5，6-3，7-6（10-6）
- After a 4-hour-38-minute battle，米歇爾森 could not hold back tears after the loss.
- World No. 46 米歇爾森 said glumly: “I feel like I handed him the win；he just kept getting better later on.”
Companies mentioned：提亞佛、米歇爾森、艾卡拉茲、謝爾頓
台鐵 to add 2 more trains for the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday；tickets available from 9/11
Summary not yet available
Facts
- This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday lasts 4 days
- 台鐵 announced today that it will add 2 more trains
- 台鐵 previously announced that a total of 158 trains of all classes would be added across the network from 9/24 to 29
Companies mentioned：台鐵、台鐵e訂通
日月光投控 expands use of renewable energy，aims for 57% share by 2035
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Share to rise to 57% by 2035
- Renewable energy or certificate use to account for 23% of total electricity consumption in 2025
- Related share to rise to 42% in 2030
- Renewable energy or certificates used at manufacturing sites accounting for 89.66% globally
- Accounted for 22.99% of total electricity consumption
- ISO 50001 energy management systems implemented at 86% of manufacturing sites globally
- A total of 1422 energy-saving and carbon-reduction projects carried out in 2025
- Credits totaling 24,036 tCO2e obtained
- Taiwan smart factory coverage rate at 45%
Companies mentioned：日月光投控、日月光半導體、矽品精密、環旭電子
Driftwood along Taitung coast open for collection from 9/11；public may cut and carry it away
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Driftwood in coastal protection forests in Taitung open for collection from the 11th
- Registration service from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Companies mentioned：中央社、林業保育署、農業部、交通部、中央氣象署、台東分署
Charging stations up to 30 kW subject to mandatory inspection；Ministry of Economic Affairs: scope to expand to 750 kW in year 117
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Up to 30 kW
- Up to 750 kW
- 31 certificates for mandatory product certification（RPC）
- 93 certificates for voluntary product certification（VPC）
- Starting in year 112
- 14,479 firearms
- 29 national standards and technical specifications related to charging stations
- 6 designated laboratories
- Year 119
- NT$200,000 or more
- Up to NT$2,000,000
- NT$15,000 or more
- Up to NT$75,000
Companies mentioned：經濟部標準檢驗局、台電
Original外送員半年2次重大違規 平台未辦講習仍讓接單最高罰50萬
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Must provide at least 1 hour of road safety education and training
- Original外送員若半年內2次重大交通違規
- Training must cover traffic laws，defensive driving and driving ethics，and last at least 4 hours
瑞幸咖啡 reportedly eyes Taiwan entry again? Taiwan Affairs Office says it supports two-way investment by companies across the Strait
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Amounting to RMB 2.2 billion
- Agreed to pay US$187.5 million
Companies mentioned：瑞幸咖啡、順昱公司、那斯達克
UK air traffic control system failure causes major disruption；more than 1,000 flights canceled or delayed
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Nearly 1,100 flights to and from airports across the UK were canceled
- About 490 flights were delayed at 6 airports，including Heathrow，蓋維克（Gatwick），倫敦城市（London City），盧頓（Luton），愛丁堡（Edinburgh） and 布里斯托（Bristol）
- About 525 arriving flights were also canceled or delayed
- Of the 661 flights scheduled to arrive at 希斯羅機場，38 were canceled or unable to operate
- 英國航空（British Airways） was the hardest-hit airline；16 of its 333 scheduled departures were canceled
- 瑞安航空（Ryanair） said about 150,000 of its passengers faced delays of up to 8 hours
- The company also canceled more than 200 flights
- In 2023，the system suffered its worst major outage in years，leading to the cancellation or delay of hundreds of flights
Companies mentioned：英國國家飛航服務公司、NATS、希斯羅機場、Heathrow、蓋維克、Gatwick、倫敦城市、London City、盧頓、Luton、愛丁堡、Edinburgh、布里斯托、Bristol、FlightAware、睿思譽、Cirium、英國航空、British Airways、瑞安航空、Ryanair、史垂克蘭、John Strickland、英國民航局
Taiwan dollar rises 4 cents at midday to 31.495
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Temporarily closed at 31.495
- Rose 4 cents
- Trading volume totaled US$873 million
- Opened at 31.51
- High of 31.455
- Low of 31.53
Companies mentioned：中央社
Record rainfall in Nagoya；Asian Games athletes temporarily evacuated from accommodation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Nagoya recorded hourly rainfall of 104.5 millimeters yesterday
- About 400 Asian Games athletes were temporarily forced to evacuate their accommodation
- An expected 17,000 athletes and officials will take part
Companies mentioned：法新社、讀賣新聞、朝日新聞、名古屋電視台、日本氣象廳
Taiwan TOEIC test-takers average 583 points，setting a new record
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Test-takers in Taiwan scored an average of 583 points
- Test-takers in the electronics manufacturing industry averaged 555 points
- Test-takers in textile and paper manufacturing averaged 527 points
- 81% of surveyed companies believe the adoption of AI tools has instead increased the demand for English proficiency in the workplace
- 92% believe employees’ English skills are more important than they were five years ago
Companies mentioned：忠欣公司、美國教育測驗服務社（ETS）
Human trafficking ring tried to lure victims to China for organ harvesting; Taoyuan prosecutors indict 7, seek 7-year sentences
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Each victim was to be paid Tether worth about NT$100,000 to NT$300,000
- 7 defendants indicted
- Seek 7-year prison sentences
Companies mentioned：Telegram、Facebook
IRS data sharing ruled illegal; appeals court upholds injunction
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Addresses of about 47,000 taxpayers
- As many as 1.28 million people
- 47,289 records
Companies mentioned：IRS、ICE、DHS、Center for Taxpayer Rights、Main Street Alliance、Democracy Forward
German far right wins big in local elections; Trump and Musk cheer
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Nearly 44% of the vote
Companies mentioned：AfD、真実社群、德國另類選擇黨、Saxony-Anhalt、Ulrich Siegmund、Richard Grenell、Elon Musk
High-occupancy restrictions on national highways during the National Day long weekend; northbound controls on National Freeway 5 in the afternoon on 10/10 and 10/11
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original預估假期交通量為107至114百萬車公里
- Southbound traffic could reach 62 mvk on the first day
Companies mentioned：交通部高速公路局
With the nine-in-one elections approaching, Alexander Yui warns of threats from new forms of AI-driven cognitive warfare
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Raise the defense budget to 5% of GDP
- By 2030
Companies mentioned：AIT、國防部智庫、國防安全研究院、君悅飯店、以色列
MLB’s Li Hao-yu goes hitless in 3 at-bats; September batting average at 1-cheng-25
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Tigers ultimately lost 2-3 to 明尼蘇達雙城隊
- Li Hao-yu went hitless in 3 at-bats and struck out 2 times; his batting average fell to 2-cheng-57 after the game
Companies mentioned：MLB、底特律老虎隊、明尼蘇達雙城隊
“Demian in the Tree” looks back on the author’s girlhood, wins the Jiou Ge Children’s Literature Award
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 34th Jiou Ge Modern Children’s Literature Award
- The awards ceremony was held yesterday (8)
Companies mentioned：九歌文教基金會、九歌出版
30 M痘 cases in 115年, many linked to unsafe sex; imported cases double
Summary not yet available
Facts
- There have been 10 imported M痘 cases this year, 2 times the number at the same point last year
- A total of 111,908 people have received at least 1 dose of the M痘 vaccine
- Among them, 80,033 have completed 2 doses of the vaccine
- Another 31,875 people (about 29%) still need a second vaccine dose
Companies mentioned：疾管署、泰國、柬埔寨
Following in his father’s and uncle’s footsteps, Britain’s Prince George attends 伊頓公學
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Annual tuition at 伊頓公學 exceeds £63,000
- About NT$2.68 million
- 伊頓公學 is also known for educating 20 former British prime ministers
- 伊頓公學 enrolls nearly 1,350 students each year
Companies mentioned：伊頓公學、Eton College、威廉王子、凱特王妃、韓德森、哈利王子、伯克郡、強森、卡麥隆、湯姆希德斯頓、佛萊明、亨利六世
Google security report warns of malicious attacks targeting the AI supply chain
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A large-scale exploit was launched in just 6 hours
Companies mentioned：Google、BASIN CASTLE、Gemini
Chemical castration as a deterrent to sex crimes; Singapore official says it is not ruled out if effective
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 8 to 20 years in prison
- And at least 12 strokes of the cane
- A maximum sentence of 5 years in prison
- A prison sentence of 3 to 10 years
- 6 to 24 strokes of the cane
- Up to 12 strokes of the cane
Companies mentioned：新加坡內政部、工人黨、聯合早報、亞洲新聞台、CNA、警方、社會及家庭發展部、教育部
Sun Moon Lake fireworks carnival opens on 9/12; police step up traffic controls
Summary not yet available
Facts
- An estimated ten thousand people are expected
- 8 a.m. on the 12th
- 11 p.m.
Companies mentioned：日月潭花火音樂嘉年華、伊達邵碼頭、集集警分局、南投縣政府警察局、高鐵、台鐵、南投客運、日月潭接駁車
Corruption case against Lin Tai-hua expands; prosecutors file additional charges alleging embezzlement of NT$13.79 million in political donations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Allegedly embezzled more than NT$13.79 million
- Allegedly embezzled a total of NT$6,476,587
- Allegedly jointly embezzled NT$7,316,382
Companies mentioned：民進黨、茂盛公司、融威公司
Government leads efforts to provide childcare for employees, establishing 166 workplace childcare centers
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 166 workplace childcare centers have been established
- Providing about 9,700 places
- Limited to 60 children per center
- Monthly fees capped at NT$2,000
Companies mentioned：教育部、農業部水產試驗所、經濟部新竹產業園區
酷澎 data breach: consumer foundation urges government to strictly regulate cybersecurity
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Personal data of more than 200,000 Taiwan users affected
Companies mentioned：酷澎、消費者文教基金會、數位發展部數位產業署
Rising oil prices lift China’s August CPI; PPI annual increase of 3.8% beats expectations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- August consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.4% month over month
- Up 0.8% year over year
- Producer price index (PPI) rose 0.4% month over month
- The annual increase widened to 3.8%
- Rebounded 0.3 percentage points from 0.5% in July
- Core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, rose 1.0% year over year
- Energy price increases widened from 0.6% last month to 4.1% this month
- Contributed about 0.28 percentage points to the CPI increase from a year earlier
- The upward impact on CPI increased by about 0.24 percentage points from last month
- Gold jewelry prices rose 33.6%
- The increase widened by 9.0 percentage points
Companies mentioned：中國國家統計局、華爾街日報、澳新銀行
Probe into student exchange case: Chiang Wan-an says Control Yuan should know the limits of its authority
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Only 25 international exchange student places are available through the Education Department
- Li Sichuan says next year’s MRT budget will be cut by NT$5.41 billion
- Taipei City received about NT$13.2 billion in central government subsidies
- NT$7.2 billion is for this fiscal year
- The remaining NT$6 billion covers funds withheld this year
Companies mentioned：監察院、台北市、國民黨、台灣女董事協會、紐約時報
New Taipei’s MRT subsidy to be cut by NT$5.4 billion in 116年; KMT urges central government to disburse funds immediately without delay
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Central government cuts next year’s subsidy for 新北市 MRT construction by NT$5.41 billion
- 交通部 budgets NT$45.3 billion for local MRT projects next year
- 新北市 has a population of about 4.04 million
- Next year’s general revenue-sharing tax allocation will rise to NT$107.5 billion
- About NT$26,600 per capita
- 交通部 budgeted NT$49.9 billion in subsidies for local MRT construction in 116年
Companies mentioned：國民黨、新北市、交通部、蘇巧慧
Does Shen Shih-hung need a Taiwan Compatriot Permit to attend the APEC meeting? 國台辦 says the matter will be handled according to precedent
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Since 1991
Companies mentioned：APEC、國台辦、陸委會、外交部
Youth summer community workplace program matches 700 people with local placements for 1.5 months
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Successfully matched about 700 young people
- 328 nonprofit organizations across Taiwan
- The government provides a salary of NT$44,250
- 25 teams selected
Companies mentioned：教育部、成功大學、清華大學、社團法人雲林縣雲林故事人協會
PLA reportedly accelerates research into humanoid robots for urban warfare; Chinese experts call reports exaggerated
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：路透社、北京环球时报
Legislator Chung Chia-pin indicted by 北檢 on suspicion of damaging guardrail cables
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Causing 2 cables to snap and become unusable
Companies mentioned：民進黨、公投護台灣聯盟、台北市警察局中正第一分局、北檢
New car sales by Japan’s 3 major automakers plunged in China in August
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 豐田’s August vehicle sales fell 22.8% year over year
- 日產 fell 51.9% year over year
- 本田 fell 49.9% year over year
- 豐田's auto sales in China totaled 118,400 vehicles in August
- 日產 sold 28,275 vehicles
- 本田 sold 26,749 vehicles
- China's auto sales reached 34.4 million vehicles in 2025
- Original豐田、日產、本田3家總計在中國汽車銷量約308萬輛
- Their combined share was just 8.95%
- 豐田 sold 1.784 million vehicles in China in 2025
- A slight increase of 0.2% from 2024
- 日產 sold 653,000 vehicles in China in 2025
Companies mentioned：豐田、日產、本田、中國汽車工業協會、第一財經
Valve repair and stroke prevention at the same time: Doctor says the left atrial appendage is the key source
長庚醫院 has introduced minimally invasive left atrial appendage closure surgery, combining it with valve repair to reduce stroke risk. The technique offers patients with atrial fibrillation a new option to improve heart function and prevent stroke.
Companies mentioned：長庚醫院
Original全台待售新成屋突破11.2萬宅4年增逾6成 重劃區壓力升
Summary not yet available
Facts
- An increase of 42,780 homes in 4 years, a jump of 61.4%
- Taoyuan had 9,820 homes in the fourth quarter of 2021, rising to 19,856 in the fourth quarter of 2025—an increase of 10,036, or 102.2%
- Kaohsiung rose from 7,917 homes to 15,965, an increase of 8,048, or 101.7%
Companies mentioned：中信房屋
Torrential rain briefly paralyzes Nagoya subway; more than 200 vehicles affected
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Hourly rainfall of 104.5 millimeters was recorded
- At one point, about 1.17 million people were told to take immediate steps to ensure their safety
- As many as about 3,500 people in Nagoya were sheltering at evacuation centers this morning
Companies mentioned：名古屋市營地下鐵、東海電視台、JR東海公司
Original東野圭吾×草間彌生主題書展 9月台南新營文化中心開展
Summary not yet available
Facts
- September
- September 30
- Died at the age of 68
- She lived to the age of 97
Companies mentioned：東野圭吾、草間彌生、台南市政府文化局、新營文化中心
Gymnastics youngsters lose World Championships qualification spot; association apologizes again and pledges to improve communication
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 young athletes
- Starting October 17
Companies mentioned：中華民國體操協會
Taiwan stocks rise more than 400 points intraday; PCB and CPO shares gain
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At one point, the index was up 442 points
- It reached a high of 47,548.26 points
- Index heavyweight 台積電 reached an intraday high of NT$2,490
- Up 20 yuan
- The weighted index stood at 47,454 points
- Up 348 points
- A gain of 0.74%
- Trading value was about NT$476.7 billion
- The electronics subindex rose 0.9%
- The financial subindex fell 1.2%
- The OTC index rose 0.46%
- 鴻海 rose NT$2 to NT$253.5
- 聯發科 fell NT$5 to NT$4,705
- 台達電 rose NT$25 to NT$1,830
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電、廣達、南電、金像電、欣興、高技、光聖、聯亞、全新、采鈺、閎康
Corruption scandal erupts over solar development project at Minxiong cemetery; Chiayi prosecutors indict former township representatives' council speaker
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Accepted NT$2 million in bribes in advance
- The total amount is estimated at NT$40 million
Companies mentioned：機電公司、能源公司
Raymond Greene: A Taiwan Strait conflict would hit the global economy harder than World War II
Summary not yet available
Facts
- “2026 Taipei Security Dialogue”
- The losses to the global economy would exceed those of World War II
Companies mentioned：美國在台協會（AIT）、國防部智庫「國防安全研究院」、中央社
Taipei prosecutors indict 16 business operators over alleged bribes to Xindian household registration officials to obtain personal data
Summary not yet available
Facts
- An elderly person living alone had an estate worth more than NT$140 million
- Criminal proceeds totaled NT$11,140,973
- 16 business operators indicted
Companies mentioned：蔡尚岳、蔡鴻燊
Original北韓國慶爭相拉攏 習近平、普丁均致電金正恩強調關係緊密
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original北韓建國78週年國慶
Companies mentioned：中國、俄羅斯、北韓、中共、朝鮮勞動黨、中央通信社、勞動新聞、路透社、新華社
Daylilies are in full bloom on Hualien's Chike Mountain; county to begin farm road repairs after the season
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Total funding reached NT$398.41 million
- Repairs to road facilities along the 7.2K main route on Chike Mountain
- Reconstruction of the 10.7K and 10.9K farm roads on 玉里鎮赤科山 after Typhoon Kong-rey
- The project is expected to take 306 calendar days
- 38 ground anchors to be installed for deep reinforcement
- 6 sets of steel-mesh ecological cages to be installed
Companies mentioned：花蓮縣政府、花蓮縣政府農業處、玉里鎮赤科山
謝淑薇 loses in straight sets at the US Open, ending her run with her partner in the women's doubles top 8
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Lost 5-7
- Lost 3-6
- The No. 4 women's doubles seeds
- The No. 8 seeds
Companies mentioned：謝淑薇、奧斯塔朋科、梅丹斯、施耐德、王欣瑜、張帥
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Block exports of 台積電 chips and trigger a U.S. stock market crash! Stanford scholar says Beijing could “take Taiwan without firing a shot”; crisis countdown at 12 months
Stanford University researcher Fei Bingheng warned that if China blocks Taiwan's semiconductor exports, it could trigger a U.S. stock market crash and a global financial crisis, potentially keeping the United States out of a Taiwan Strait conflict and leaving Taiwan facing a 12-month countdown to crisis.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Amazon、Apple
Moving your household registration could cost you! Experts warn that homeowner tax breaks for housing and land value could be canceled outright
Moving household registration may invalidate owner-occupier tax breaks on housing and land value taxes. New Taipei City tax authorities have issued a warning and emphasized taxpayer protection. Incorrect procedures could lead to tens of thousands of yen in additional taxes.
Outperforming 0056 and 00878 on dividends! This high-dividend ETF delivers a 69% return; expert reveals one winning strategy to collect both dividends and capital gains
大華優利高填息30（00918） has drawn attention for its high dividend fill rate and strong returns. Expert Chen Chong-ming says its stock-picking strategy has successfully delivered both dividends and capital gains, with an annualized return exceeding those of 0056 and 00878, making it an important reference for investors.
Companies mentioned：國巨、聯電、兆豐金、第一金、永豐金、彰銀
Free milk isn't the only perk—could exercising at home earn you money? Chang Ching-sen calls it an “ineffective policy” and says politicians have one thing in mind
Former Minister without Portfolio 張景森 criticized Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安’s “Fresh Milk for Every Student” initiative and the Sports Administration’s “Sweat and Rewards” policy as ineffective “snack policies,” saying they were wasteful spending focused on political appeal.
Could Taiwan's declining birthrate leave the military short of personnel? AIT's Raymond Greene proposes an “Israel model” for the first time: Taiwan's rate of female military service surpasses Japan and South Korea, nearing that of the U.S. military!
谷立言, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, suggested that Taiwan consider Israel’s reserve military system as a response to its low birthrate. He also noted that the rate of women joining the military was higher than in Japan and South Korea, and on par with the United States.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ在台協会（AIT）
Sports Ministry boosts cash incentives—claim yours now! Up to 700 per person, applications open nationwide; how to claim and redeem the bonus vouchers
The Sports Administration is expanding its “Sweat and Rewards” exercise incentive campaign, issuing an additional 1 million coupons. The campaign aims to encourage the public to exercise regularly and has drawn a strong response.
Companies mentioned：7-ELEVEN、全家便利商店、萊爾富、全聯福利中心、萬家福、樂家康
“People can be angry, but they must not destroy democracy!” Why didn't the Red-Shirt movement storm the Presidential Office 20 years ago? Shih Chen-chia-chun says Shih Ming-teh left Taiwan a final test
The Shih Ming-teh Foundation held an international symposium marking the 20th anniversary of the Red-Shirt anti-corruption movement, exploring civil society, democratic resilience and national security. Shih Chen-chia-chun said Shih Ming-teh left behind not an anniversary, but a final test for democratic society.
Major new Transport Ministry regulations! Violators face fines of NT$25,000 and forced removal; a guide to the latest changes
In response to touting and smuggling problems involving cross-border small traders on the Kinmen mini-three-links route, the Transport Ministry plans to amend the law to crack down on soliciting passengers in port areas and reduce the free baggage allowance to 5 kilograms. Violators could face a fine of up to NT$25,000 and forced removal.
Breaking: Andy formally appeals 家寧's acquittal! Prosecutors also say the ruling was too lenient as 眾量級's legal battle heads to second trial
Andy and 家寧, former partners and members of the million-subscriber YouTube duo “眾量級CROWD,” are embroiled in a court case over channel management and revenue. 家寧 was acquitted in the first trial, but Andy and prosecutors appealed, sending the case to a second trial.
Companies mentioned：群海娛樂
Taichung Metro improves wayfinding signs at City Hall Station to make them easier for visitors to identify
中捷公司 has updated directional signs at the exits of Taichung MRT City Hall Station to make access to City Hall more intuitive.
Companies mentioned：中捷公司
2026 Taichung Historic Sites Day kicks off, with VR offering an early look inside the century-old Taichung Prefectural Hall
The Taichung City Government’s Cultural Affairs Bureau is holding “2026 Taichung Historic Sites Day” from September through October 31. Through a VR experience at the national historic site Taichung Prefectural Hall and cultural walking tours, it aims to promote the value of historical assets to a wider audience.
Today’s 9/9 top stories! Tourism Administration’s NT$1,200 travel subsidy winners announced／Travel to China without registering: fines of up to NT$50,000／Behind the 2026 election campaign! Chiang Wan-an unexpectedly harms Ko Chih-en
The Tourism Administration announced the winners of its NT$1,200 travel subsidy, with 2.68 million people competing for 12,000 spots. Starting in September, travelers to mainland China must register their itineraries or face a NT$50,000 fine. Inconsistent standards for politicians’ recusal over conflicts of interest have sparked controversy and may affect the 2026 election.
One program, multiple impacts: 凱基金控’s “See Talent” helps expertise flourish
Through its “See Talent” program, 凱基金控’s 中華開發文教基金會 invites students in music, dance, sports and other fields to experience the workplace. The program enriches employees’ lives through experiential courses and extends the results of talent development from campuses into the workplace.
Companies mentioned：中華開發文教基金會、凱基金控
Parents help children make regular deposits and face a hefty gift tax bill! Tax bureau reveals: overlook 1 detail and you could be charged tax plus penalties
If parents open time deposits in their children’s names that exceed the annual gift tax exemption of NT$2.44 million and fail to report them, the tax bureau may deem them gifts and impose taxes and penalties. The case is a reminder to comply with tax rules.
Trump’s maximum-pressure campaign against Canada: Chen Chong says an integration model has turned into domestic abuse
U.S.-Canada tariff talks have collapsed, leaving NAFTA, once considered a model, in a state of “domestic violence.” 陳冲 criticized the Trump administration’s extreme pressure and said economic theory was collapsing. He warned that neighboring countries would also be affected.
Weather／A chill in the air this morning! The northeasterly monsoon arrives, bringing a change in weather; rain intensifies Friday, with the weekend forecast at a glance
The northeasterly monsoon is bringing cooler, rainy weather to northern Taiwan. Rain will intensify Friday, and scattered showers may persist over the weekend. Residents are advised to bring rain gear and watch out for strong winds along the coast.
US military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers! Brent crude nears the hundred-dollar mark as Tehran retaliates with attacks on US bases
The U.S. military destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers, and Iran retaliated with a missile attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan. Escalating tensions in the Middle East sent oil prices soaring to nearly $100, heightening fears of a global energy crisis.
Companies mentioned：Aramco
Kaohsiung’s sewage infrastructure wins 2 awards, shaping a new landscape for reclaimed water and net zero
The Kaohsiung City Government received an “Excellence Award” and an “Outstanding Performance Award” in an evaluation by the Ministry of the Interior’s National Land Management Agency. The awards recognize its leading achievements in sewage treatment, reclaimed water supply and carbon neutrality, highlighting strong momentum in urban infrastructure and sustainable development.
Hao Hao-chen takes the mound with an “extreme 8% body fat” and electrifies the Taipei Dome! He shares his disciplined daily routine and the “trick” that keeps him in peak form
Popular actor 禾浩辰 appeared at the opening ceremony for the Wei Chuan Dragons and revealed the secret to maintaining 8% body fat. His disciplined lifestyle, including the use of supplements from 船井生醫, drew attention.
Companies mentioned：船井生醫
Why can Taiwan keep handing out cash to everyone? It’s not that the government suddenly has money—the real funding sources are hidden in these accounts
Since 2023, Taiwan’s government has issued cash payments to the entire population on multiple occasions, funded by special budgets and past budget surpluses. This was not a sudden policy measure, but a result of increased tax revenues from economic recovery and sounder public finances.
This charge is the make-or-break issue in Ko Wen-je’s second trial; media figure says a final conviction would mean prison: “His political future would be over”
Former Taiwan People’s Party chairman Ko Wen-je appeared in a second-trial hearing over a political donation case, with breach of trust emerging as the key issue. If the ruling becomes final, he will go to prison and his political future will be over.
Siwon loves Taiwan’s fruit so much he volunteered to represent farmers’ associations—and they’re all vying for him; one place was so quick to act it posted an SJ light stick
While filming in Taiwan, Super Junior member Siwon shared photos of fruit and volunteered to be a spokesperson for a farmers’ association. Associations across Taiwan rushed to invite him, with the Wuchi Farmers’ Association responding especially quickly and setting off a buzz.
AI innovation upgrades family office services; Far Eastern International Bank recognized by international treasury awards
Far Eastern International Bank’s AI-powered “Panoramic Family Governance Platform” received an international award from The Asset, strengthening its services for high-net-worth clients and underscoring its leading position in smart wealth management.
Companies mentioned：The Asset
Keelung Museum of Art explores maritime history as “400 Years of Spain in Taiwan” and Taiwan Calligraphy Year exhibition opens in grand style
Original基隆美術館が『西班牙來臺400暨乙巳臺灣書法年展』を9月2日から開幕。書法、歴史、デジタル技術を融合し、港都の文化遺産を再評価した。市長も出席し、文化振興への意欲を表明。
Companies mentioned：中華民國書學會、財團法人基隆市文化基金會、淡江大學文錙藝術中心
Could one missed step on a trip to China mean a NT$50,000 fine? A guide to new travel rules; she says the group-tour ban backfired and takes it out on the industry
Taiwan’s government has tightened oversight of travel to mainland China, requiring travel agencies to report each tour group and fill out required notices or risk fines. A KMT legislator criticized the group-tour ban, saying it has not reduced travel to mainland China and has instead burdened travel businesses.
Companies mentioned：交通部观光署、陆委会
How long before changing lanes should you signal? Transportation Ministry gives the correct answer: an instant NT$6,000 fine for violations—a rule many drivers still don’t know after years on the road
The New Taipei City Traffic Adjudication Office has issued rules on the correct use of turn signals when changing lanes, stressing that signaling does not give drivers the right of way. There have been 346 related crashes in 3 years; violations can result in a fine of up to NT$6,000 and may lead to criminal charges.
Famous restaurant chain announces it is closing! All locations across Taiwan to shut down; a 76-year-old institution and a landmark restaurant also become history
Original築間餐飲集團引進的韓國品牌「中央韓鍋酒舍」在台不到一年即全數撤店，76年老店「生計食品」與春水堂光南店也相繼熄燈，顯示餐飲業經營壓力加劇。
Companies mentioned：築間餐飲集團、春水堂
The Wall Street Journal》OpenAI announces it has solved a Millennium Prize problem, conquering the “holy grail” of mathematics
OpenAI announced that it used AI to solve the Millennium Prize Problem concerning the existence and smoothness of solutions to the Navier–Stokes equations. The problem is considered a “Holy Grail” of mathematics and carries a $1 million prize.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic
Can you get a refund for a delayed train ticket? The Transportation Ministry reveals 台鐵’s on-time rate; Consumers’ Foundation says delays during peak hours reach 70% at these 4 stations
The Consumers’ Foundation questioned the stark gap between 台鐵’s 97.02% on-time rate and passengers’ actual experiences, saying the statistic only considers performance at terminal stations. Passengers often encounter delays but struggle to obtain compensation, prompting calls for reform.
Companies mentioned：台鐵
Where are people in Taiwan moving now? It’s not Taipei—the latest top city for net migration revealed
In July 2026, Taoyuan City ranked No. 1 nationwide for net population inflows in Taiwan, followed by Taichung City and New Taipei City. While the overall population is declining due to the low birthrate, people are being redistributed among cities, affecting housing markets and public services.
MacKay Memorial Hospital releases its 2025 yearbook, opening a new chapter in holistic care and sustainable governance
MacKay Memorial Hospital released its 2025 Hospital Yearbook, showcasing achievements in healthcare, governance and international humanitarian aid and strengthening its position as a world-class hospital.
Companies mentioned：梅約診所、克里夫蘭醫院
“Landlord Assurance Project” upgraded again: 星鴻 integrates AI customer service and repair dispatch to create one-stop rental services
星鴻 Property Management upgraded its “Landlord Assurance Project,” integrating AI customer service and repair dispatch to provide one-stop service from signing a lease to moving out. The move gives landlords greater peace of mind about finances and day-to-day management, underscoring service quality as a key factor in the next stage of competition.
DPP legislator Lin Tai-hua indicted again! More than NT$124 million in political donations raised over 2 elections; accused of using fake invoices to embezzle NT$13.79 million
Democratic Progressive Party legislator 林岱樺 was indicted on additional charges of misappropriating political donations. She allegedly embezzled NT$13.79 million using fake invoices through 2 companies with her younger brother and others. The serious case has raised questions about the transparency of election funds.
Companies mentioned：佳安税務記帳士事務所、茂盛公司、融威公司
Melody really did film herself “scrubbing a toilet” to apologize! Accused by lawyer Ba Mao of being rude in private, she admits: “My expression made people uncomfortable”
Entertainer Melody poked fun at herself and apologized in a “cleaning the toilet” video after facing criticism over her conduct following a broadcast. The video has become a topic of discussion on social media as people compare it with her past remarks.
Original不是鮭魚鯖魚！專家推「1低調營養好魚」富含Omega-3、維生素D，蛋白質贏過雞肉
Dietitian 楊斯涵 described eel as a “hidden superfood” high in protein, Omega-3 and vitamin D. It is particularly recommended for older adults and students preparing for entrance exams.
2026 Mid-Autumn Festival cash gifts across Taiwan are here! See who qualifies, when payments are made and where to claim up to NT$12,000 per person
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Registered low-income households in 新竹縣.
- Registered low-income households in 宜蘭縣.
- People aged 65 or older who were registered residents of 苗栗縣 before 2023/1/1 (55 or older for Indigenous people).
- People listed as low-income households in 台中市.
- People listed as low-income households by the 彰化縣 government (excluding those receiving childcare or nursing care, and those placed in institutions).
- Low-income or lower-middle-income households, or homeless people, who are registered residents of 南投縣 and placed in social welfare institutions.
Companies mentioned：台北市社會局、基隆市、桃園市、新竹縣、宜蘭縣、苗栗縣、台中市、彰化縣、南投縣、台南市、高雄市、花蓮縣、澎湖縣、金門縣、連江縣
Taipei Security Dialogue: Gu Lixiong outlines Taiwan’s “3 major advantages” in deterring China; raising the defense budget is key to peace, says Raymond Greene
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Raise defense spending to 5% of GDP
- More than 30,000 newly enlisted servicemen receiving more comprehensive training
- Taiwan now ranks in the global top 15%
Companies mentioned：Anduril、Shield AI
Philippine boxing legend enters government, with Pacquiao named chair of the National Anti-Poverty Commission: “I know poverty firsthand”
Legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao has become chair of the National Anti-Poverty Commission. Drawing on his own experience of poverty, he says he is committed to helping reduce poverty in the country.
Is Shen Po-yang’s Taipei City election campaign in trouble? He reveals how “3 agencies” are taking turns targeting Chiang Wan-an: “The state apparatus is going after an underage child”
Original台北市長選挙で蔣萬安氏の息子の交換留学問題が政治的攻防に発展。国教署など3つの政府機関が関与したことから、民進党の沈伯洋氏陣営の「選情が急迫している」との指摘が出ている。
Companies mentioned：国民党、民進党
Caoling high-mountain coffee meets traditional Indonesian coffee! 2026 Taiwan Coffee Festival kicks off in Gukeng, with Chang Li-shan bringing international flavors to the event
Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan is partnering with the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taiwan to internationalize the 2026 Taiwan Coffee Festival, pairing Caoling high-mountain beans with Indonesian coffee culture to strengthen cross-border exchange and local industry.