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Traffic accidents account for 90% of occupational injuries among sanitation workers in Taiwan, and the Ministry of Environment is calling for stronger safety measures. Getting on and off vehicles during work and road conditions are among the risk factors.
Taiwan’s 農業部 has launched the “Furry Family Registration Program,” offering a NT$300 pet voucher and up to NT$3,000 in health-check subsidies to encourage pet registration. Those who complete registration by September 30 can enter a prize draw.
Companies mentioned：農業部
Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng has launched the “隆會做事” cross-district campaign with the 民進黨 team, pledging unity in the race for mayor and a council majority while emphasizing the importance of continuing city policies and advancing construction projects.
The first road bridge between Russia and North Korea has opened, paving the way for trade and people-to-people exchanges, but Ukraine fears it could become a military logistics route. The development comes amid closer military cooperation between Putin and Kim Jong Un.
KMT Taipei City Councilor Lee Po-yi yelled at medical staff after his daughter waited 30 minutes in the emergency department. He later apologized, but medical workers criticized what they called an entitled attitude, sparking broad public discussion about respect for healthcare workers and the conduct of public officials.
Companies mentioned：国泰医院、馬偕医院、中山医院
The 115th Keelung Regional Basketball Tournament opened at Ming Chuan Junior High School, with more than 700 athletes from 27 schools competing. The city government continues to invest resources in local basketball, showcasing the strength of the sport in Keelung.
At the 2026 Taipei Security Dialogue, AIT Director 谷立言 said the economic impact of a Taiwan Strait conflict could exceed that of World War II. He emphasized that the United States would maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific through 3 pillars: diplomacy, military power and support for Taiwan’s defense.
A total of 26 spouses of Chinese nationals registered as candidates for Taiwan’s 2026 local elections. A candidate list circulated online was found to be false, and may have been AI-generated. The case underscores the importance of election transparency and combating fake news.
At 4 p.m. on September 9, Taiwan conducted a test of its disaster prevention alert system nationwide. Even if an alert does not arrive, the issue may not be with the device, and checking its settings is important.
Companies mentioned：中華電信、台灣大哥大、遠傳電信
After 2 fatal traffic accidents on campus, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology will activate 4 speed cameras in February 2027. Violators will have to pay a fine or take traffic safety education. The move aims to improve campus traffic safety and prevent further tragedies.
On its 80th anniversary, Land Bank of Taiwan again won the “Best ESG Award” and claimed the “Best Wealth Management Team Award” for the first time in Excellence magazine’s 2026 rankings, underscoring its strengths in sustainability and wealth management.
A trend has emerged among China’s Generation Z on B站 of praising Mao Zedong and calling him “teacher.” It is seen as an expression of social discontent and ideological exploration.
Companies mentioned：B站、清華大学図書館、ドイツ墨卡托中国研究センター（MERICS）、中国国家統計局
If National Pension premiums remain unpaid for more than 10 years, they can no longer be paid retroactively, affecting the contribution record and pension calculation. The longer the delay, the greater the loss.
Taiwan’s Bureau of Labor Insurance has simplified pension payments at age 65 to require “no application, with automatic deposits.” However, bank account registration is mandatory, and eligibility expires if the required procedures are not completed within 5 years.
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Companies mentioned：味全龍、富邦悍將
The Executive Yuan announced that it is extending the “late-night hazardous duty allowance” to police officers on duty or on standby at their stations. About 50,000 officers across Taiwan will receive an additional 2,000 yuan per month. The move reflects the government’s recognition of the demands of police work and is significant for workers’ rights.
The Taiwan government provides elderly farmers’ welfare benefits to people who have long worked in agriculture and fisheries, with the monthly amount set to rise to 10,000 yuan in 2026. Applicants must meet age, insurance contribution and income eligibility requirements; the current full benefit is 8,110 yuan.
王柏崴 of the Taiwan Cooperative Bank badminton team won the men’s singles title at the 2026 Indonesia International Challenge 100, claiming his second BWF Super Series title. He is widely expected to break into the world’s top 40, while the team’s overall performance is also drawing attention.
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Companies mentioned：安聯、台積電、台達電、SK海力士、三星電子、旺矽、穎崴、欣興、台光電、日東紡、荏原製作所
The Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli branch of the Ministry of Labor recommends three Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes that combine local特色 with charitable causes, supporting employment for disadvantaged groups and local revitalization to make gift-giving more meaningful.
Former Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa has died at age 89. His political career took him from shipping magnate to Hong Kong’s first chief executive, through the challenges and controversies following the handover, and he had a profound influence on Hong Kong’s political development.
Companies mentioned：東方海外
Ahead of the 2026 Double Ninth Festival, Taiwan’s 22 counties and cities are giving senior citizens longevity gifts. The amounts vary widely, from NT$600 to NT$70,000, and eligibility requirements differ, so residents should check the details.
雙和醫院 has introduced the RapidAI artificial intelligence imaging analysis platform to strengthen acute stroke care, shorten the golden treatment window through real-time cross-departmental collaboration and improve treatment efficiency.
Companies mentioned：雙和醫院、RapidAI
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Companies mentioned：台灣房屋、華固建設、長虹建設
台塑化’s August revenue rose 50.3% year on year, benefiting from the Middle East situation and rising oil prices. Its shares surged more than 9%, the best performance among the four major 台塑 companies, reflecting the direct impact of geopolitical events on energy markets.
Companies mentioned：台塑、台化、南亞
建通 reported August revenue of NT$438 million, up 75.65% year on year and a record for the same period. Demand to comply with China’s new national standard for semi-insulated plugs, as well as expanding demand for specialty copper materials, drove the growth.
Companies mentioned：建通
U.S. stocks fell after Labor Day, weighed down by September’s historically weak performance and inflation concerns. The possibility of a Federal Reserve rate hike and rising long-term yields have heightened investor wariness.
Companies mentioned：Nationwide投資管理、Manulife John Hancock投資管理、米国財務省、CMEグループ
SpaceX shares rose after receiving a new Buy rating. Analysts pointed to the potential for lower-cost Starship rockets and set a price target of $220. The assessment suggests future market opportunities for SpaceX.
Companies mentioned：Pivotal Research Group、FactSet
Apple will hold its fall launch event on October 10, unveiling its first foldable iPhone, higher prices for the iPhone 18 Pro series and a delay to the standard model’s release. New CEO Ternus will host for the first time, with the market watching the new-product strategy and stock reaction.
Companies mentioned：華為、榮耀、OPPO、vivo、三星、小米
South Korea’s central bank forecasts that per capita GNI could top $40,000 for the first time this year, driven by the semiconductor boom and a stronger won, ending 12 years of stagnation. Weak domestic demand and structural problems remain concerns.
The popular animated series “South Park” announced that it would be renamed “South America.” The announcement satirized the Trump administration’s place-name policy and media companies’ responses; no actual name change is planned.
Companies mentioned：Paramount、Skydance、Apple、Google、CBS News
SK hynix announced its “full-stack AI memory” strategy, saying it would strengthen its system design capabilities in the AI era. The basis of competition in memory is shifting from capacity and speed to design optimization.
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The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 1.3%, helping Taiwan stocks break above 47,000 points. First Financial Space Satellite and Active UniFrontier Technology ETFs led gains, outperforming the 正2 ETF. This reflects continued market favor for AI and technology themes.
Against the backdrop of Taiwan’s declining birthrate, home prices around 七 well-known private secondary schools in Taipei and New Taipei vary considerably. Prices are highest near Yanping High School and most affordable near Wego School, reflecting the impact of location and educational resources on the housing market.
Companies mentioned：永慶房屋
The Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation optimized its core securities system, increasing transaction processing capacity by more than 30%. It expanded the processing capacity for regular fixed-amount transactions from 7.7 million to more than 20 million and also shortened nighttime maintenance.
Intel is planning to raise prices for PC CPUs by 10%, amid rising memory costs and growing AI demand. Its shares surged 9%, drawing increased market attention.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、DIGITIMES、RBC Capital Markets
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the motors in the new Cybercab robotaxi will use no rare earths at all. He called the achievement a technically “extremely difficult” innovation aimed at avoiding dependence on a China-led rare-earth supply chain.
Companies mentioned：MP材料、蘋果、瑞銀、Howmet航太、DPC、SpaceX
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Companies mentioned：Apple、Samsung、Huawei
Taiwan had 112,501 newly built homes left unsold in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 61.4% in 5 years. Oversupply is particularly severe in Taoyuan and Kaohsiung, where homes continue to be difficult to sell.
Companies mentioned：中信房屋
Intel has processed a cumulative total of 1 million wafers using High-NA EUV technology, more than all other companies combined. The milestone marks a move into the mass-production validation phase for advanced processes and is an important step in strengthening its technological edge.
According to a TrendForce survey, consumers bought smartphones earlier than planned out of concern about rising memory prices, prompting an upward revision of the 2026 production forecast to 1.07 billion units. This is merely a pull-forward of demand, not a sustained recovery.
Companies mentioned：TrendForce、Samsung、Apple、OPPO、Xiaomi、vivo、Transsion
Total assets in Taiwan-listed ETFs reached a record NT$7.86 trillion, with 16 funds, including 00919, also setting records. High-dividend ETFs are popular with investors, reflecting demand for stable returns.
Companies mentioned：群益投信、元大投信、國泰投信
王座’s August revenue reached NT$203 million, a monthly record, with year-on-year and month-on-month growth for 5 consecutive months. Summer and Father’s Day business, along with domestic consumption, provided a boost, while brand expansion and acquisition benefits came into view, making it a bellwether for Taiwan’s restaurant industry.
Companies mentioned：養心餐飲、雞三和
Driven by strong AI and energy-storage demand, 松川精密 is expected to post record revenue in 2026 Q三. Its shares hit the daily limit and moved above all moving averages, reflecting strong market confidence in growth in its high-voltage products.
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OpenAI is applying AI to chip design and expanding its enterprise market with low-cost models. Its CFO stressed a cost advantage over Chinese open-weight models.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、Z.ai、Goldman Sachs
Expectations surrounding U.S. tariff policy have concentrated global copper inventories in the United States, sending LME copper prices to a record high above $14,700. Profit expectations for resource companies have risen, and Chinese copper-related stocks have also climbed.
Companies mentioned：紫金天風期貨、国信期貨、南華期貨研究院、高盛、Codelco
China’s consumer price index (CPI) accelerated in August for the first time since April, while the producer price index (PPI) also posted a rate of increase above market forecasts. Rising energy prices were the main factor, and the impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict is also increasing currency pressures.
Companies mentioned：彭博
Kioxia CEO Hiroo Ota denied deepening ties with SK海力士, stressing that memory prices have risen enough and must be controlled to sustain long-term AI demand.
Companies mentioned：SK海力士、三星電子、美光科技
工藤建設株式会社 filed a corrected annual securities report for its 54th fiscal year. It reported consolidated sales of 22.49729 billion yen and net income for the period of 483.11 million yen.
工藤建設株式会社 filed a corrected annual securities report for its 53rd fiscal year. It recorded sales of approximately 20.5 billion yen and net income of approximately 175 million yen.
工藤建設株式会社 has filed a corrected annual securities report for its 52nd fiscal year (July 2022–June 2023). It has published detailed financial data, including sales and profits.
Original工藤建設株式会社が第51期訂正有価証券報告書を提出。売上高170億円、経常利益2億404万円を報告。
工藤建設株式会社 filed a corrected annual securities report for its 50th fiscal year. It reported sales of approximately 19.8 billion yen and ordinary profit of approximately 550 million yen.
工藤建設株式会社 filed a corrected annual securities report for its 49th fiscal year (year ended June 2020). Performance figures and financial indicators were published.
Companies mentioned：工藤建設株式会社
工藤建設株式会社 filed a corrected annual securities report for its 48th fiscal year (July 2018–June 2019). Performance figures and financial indicators were published.
Companies mentioned：工藤建設株式会社
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Companies mentioned：Heho健康