AI News 180m Report

2026-09-09 15:00–18:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 301 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 278 items from 7 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 (continued)(100)

【國票金】, on behalf of subsidiary 國票綜合證券, announces supplementary disclosures to the annual report for fiscal year 114

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

國票金控 subsidiary 國票綜合證券 supplemented information in its annual report for fiscal year 114, revised the content on page 174 and uploaded it again. This measure enhances information transparency and is useful to investors.

Companies mentioned:國票金控

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(82)

儒億 plans to list on the emerging stock market in early October; shipments from its investee joint-venture plant in Indonesia to boost profits

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Expected to begin trading on the emerging stock market in early October
  • 儒億's order visibility is estimated to extend through 2028
  • 儒億's investment in Indonesia's AJI accounts for about 50% of its overall profits
  • 儒億 reports preliminary consolidated revenue of NT$2億元 for July
  • Year-on-year growth of 32.93%
  • Revenue for the first 7 months totaled NT$12.83億元
  • Up 13.8% year on year
  • 儒億 reported NT$2912萬元 in second-quarter profit attributable to owners of the parent
  • Nearly 6.4 times higher year on year
  • Quarterly earnings per share of NT$0.67
  • Profit for the first half totaled NT$9755萬元
  • Nearly 1.5 times higher year on year

Companies mentioned:儒億、AJI、PT Astra Otoparts、中華車、鴻華先進、華德動能、國瑞汽車、裕日車、光陽、三陽、Gogoro、台灣本田HONDA、鈴木機車SUZUKI、Perodua、Proton、堤維西

Volatility in AI stocks turns profits into pressure, driving up psychiatric visits

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 2成 above normal
  • A full course consists of 10 sessions
  • 20 to 40 minutes per session
  • Continue use for 3 to 6 weeks

Companies mentioned:中央社

Kaohsiung's 7th community mental health center opens, deepening support in Zuoying and Nanzi

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A cumulative 150 cases have been opened for services

Companies mentioned:高雄市、衛福部、高雄市衛生局、中央社

工研院 partners with SMF to deepen industrial cooperation between Taiwan and Singapore

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Bringing together 15 Taiwanese companies
  • There are currently about 5000 members

Companies mentioned:工研院、SMF、福寶科技、萊鎂醫療

At Singapore International Medical Fair, Taiwan team showcases smart biotech capabilities and expands market reach

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Singapore, dispatch on the 9th

Companies mentioned:工研院、國科會、台灣醫材公會、外貿協會、台灣精品館、慧誠智醫

Original日月光投控8月營收續創新高 AI先進封測扮要角

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Preliminary consolidated revenue for August was NT$822.47億元
  • Up 11.47% month on month
  • Up 45.66% year on year
  • Revenue for the first 8 months was NT$5207.56億元
  • Up 27.98% year on year
  • Preliminary revenue from packaging, testing and materials was NT$512.87億元
  • Up 7.9% month on month
  • Up 53.1% year on year
  • This year, capital spending on facilities and equipment will each be increased by another US$1 billion
  • Overall capital expenditure exceeded 百億 U.S. dollars, reaching 105億 U.S. dollars

Companies mentioned:日月光投控

Nominees for the 61st Golden Bell Awards for Broadcasting announced; no Special Contribution Award

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 61st Golden Bell Awards for Broadcasting
  • 教育廣播電台 received 30 nominations
  • 中央廣播電台 received a total of 11 nominations
  • 正聲廣播股份有限公司, including all its stations, received a total of 9 nominations
  • A total of 280 companies took part this year
  • 1096 entries were submitted
  • A total of 140 entries were nominated
  • 29 award categories
  • The 61st Golden Bell Awards for Broadcasting ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on October 17

Companies mentioned:教育廣播電台、中央廣播電台、正聲廣播股份有限公司、三立都會台、三立MOD綜合台、三立國際台、金鐘獎官方網站、金鐘獎官方YouTube、文化部FB、Vidol YouTube、三立電視YouTube、三立新聞網YouTube、三立新聞網直播室、中華電信Hami Video、LINE TODAY、LINE TV、好事989電台

Fire alarm at Airport MRT A21 Huanbei Station; smoke detector believed to have been triggered by mistake

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The fire alarm at Airport MRT A21 Station was activated at 7:57 a.m.
  • A report was received at 9:21 a.m. today

Companies mentioned:桃園大眾捷運公司、桃園市政府消防局、中央社

Man driving under the influence of drugs crashes while carrying gas cylinders; 彰化地院 sentences him to 10 months

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sentenced to 10 months in prison
  • Sentenced to 6 months

Companies mentioned:中央社、彰化地院、彰化地方檢察署、台中地方法院、員林市

來億-KY subsidiary invests NT$4.85億元 to build a factory in Indonesia

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total amount is about NT$4.85億元
  • Total amount is about 2698億元 in Indonesian rupiah

Companies mentioned:來億-KY、億宥責任有限公司、PT. Indowin Engineering Indonesia、PT. Indowin Industrial Indonesia、PT. Trimega Sukes Sejahtera

民進黨 expels 5 rule-breaking candidates in Hualien; all have their party membership revoked

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 2026 九合一 local public office elections
  • Within 10 days of the candidate registration deadline

Companies mentioned:民進黨、花蓮縣黨部、中央社

Survey: 台積電 held a 72.5% market share in the second quarter, remaining the foundry leader

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original全球晶圓代工產業第2季營收創歷史新高,達534.9億美元。台積電受惠於AI強勁需求,市占率擴大至72.5%。

Companies mentioned:台積電、三星、中芯國際、聯電、集邦科技、蘋果

As the global landscape undergoes upheaval, 菲律賓 foreign minister says strategic resilience must be strengthened and global partnerships systematically expanded

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling

Companies mentioned:菲律賓、美國、日本、澳洲、加拿大、南韓、紐西蘭、歐盟、英國、印度、中國、戰略暨國際研究中心、馬尼拉戰略論壇、呂宋經濟走廊、蘇比克、克拉克、八打雁、聯合國海洋法公約

Taichung man strangled his mother to death over a NT$200 dispute; citizen judges hand down life sentence at first trial

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • NT$200
  • Sentenced him to life imprisonment

Companies mentioned:台中地院、台中地檢署、中央社

台達電's August revenue hits its third-highest level ever, while 光寶科 posts its highest in more than 8 years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Strong demand from AI data centers helped power duo 台達電 and 光寶科 post record August revenue, delivering strong performances.

Companies mentioned:台達電、光寶科

勞動部 rules that delivery platforms violate the law if they fail to pay based on actual service hours; penalties will be imposed per worker

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Maximum fine of NT$10萬元
  • A fine of NT$2萬元 to NT$10萬元

Companies mentioned:外送平台業者、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、勞動部

Reports: eSIM snag for Apple's first foldable phone could delay its launch in China

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 蘋果公司(Apple) will hold a launch event at 1 a.m. on the 10th
  • The model is highly unlikely to launch at the same time as in other major markets worldwide, and delivery could be delayed by several weeks or more
  • When Apple launched the iPhone Air last year, it also delayed the China release by a month because of eSIM issues.

Companies mentioned:蘋果公司、Apple、中國電信、中國移動、中國聯通、工信部

Travel agencies organizing inspection tours to China must register; Tourism Administration to meet with industry representatives on 9/15.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to NT$50,000.
  • September 15

Companies mentioned:観光署、台北市旅行公会、交通部観光署、中央社

Original艾卡拉茲美網止步8強 5盤激戰不敵謝爾頓

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 5-set battle.
  • Lasted 4 hours and 28 minutes.
  • Continued until 3:34 a.m. today.

Companies mentioned:艾卡拉茲、謝爾頓、法新社、中央社、法拉盛草地公園

Debate over the fate of Taitung's old railway station; 台鐵: County council requested its closure at the time.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It was during year 87 of the Republic of China calendar that the 14th 台東縣議會 requested 台鐵 close the old station.
  • The government promoted the Eastern Expansion Plan from 67 to 71.
  • After the South Link Line opened in 81.
  • The 13th 台東縣議會's 6th regular session (86.
  • The 1st extraordinary session of the 14th term (87.
  • September 17, 89.
  • 台鐵 officially closed operations at the Taitung city station in April of 90.
  • June 1 of the same year.

Companies mentioned:台鐵、台東縣議會、中央社

Ministry of Economic Affairs appoints Liao Hao-chih to head 投資促進司; Yang Hui-min promoted to deputy head of the Investment Review Department.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Newly appointed head of 投資促進司 Liao Hao-chih is 57.
  • Newly appointed deputy head of 投資審議司 Yang Hui-min is 55.

Companies mentioned:経済部、投資促進司、投資審議司

Original電子零組件拉貨強勁 8月出口824億美元刷新紀錄年增逾4成

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August exports: US$82.4 billion.
  • Up 41% year on year.
  • Electronic component exports: US$32.22 billion.
  • Up 58% year on year
  • Exports of information, communications and audiovisual products: US$33.1 billion.
  • Up 41.8% year over year.
  • Imports totaled US$60.1 billion.
  • Up 44.3% year over year.
  • Exports in the first 8 months totaled US$574.34 billion.
  • Up 44.2% year over year.
  • Imports in the first 8 months totaled US$437.43 billion.
  • Up 40.4% year over year

Taipei City Council passes self-governing ordinance to combat covert filming and recommends distributing NT$20,000 to residents.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Announces a plan to distribute NT$10,000 in cash to each resident next year.
  • The self-governing ordinance has 16 articles.

Companies mentioned:台北市議會、法務局、財政局、民進黨、蔣萬安、賴清德、洪健益

Lai Ching-te backs Wen Shih-cheng at mobile Central Standing Committee meeting; hometown movement seeks to transform Nantou.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to NT$80,000.
  • The county council has 37 seats.
  • The Kuomintang holds 30 seats.
  • The Democratic Progressive Party holds only 7 seats.

Companies mentioned:台積電

Blue-white alliance in Hsinchu County falls apart; 國民黨 calls on both sides to stay calm and think carefully before acting.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Across Taiwan's 22 counties and cities, 74 county council candidates are running with consent to register.

Companies mentioned:國民黨、民眾黨

The New Taiwan dollar rose 3 cents to close at 31.505.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Closed at 31.505.
  • Rose 3 cents.
  • Trading totaled US$1.457 billion.
  • Opened at 31.51
  • High of 31.455
  • Low of 31.53

Google: AI accelerates the accumulation of experience; talent needs learning agility and resilience.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Google Taiwan currently has employees from more than 50 nationalities working together.

Companies mentioned:Google、台灣女董事協會

DPP councilor says New Taipei receives the most subsidies for metro budgets; Hou You-yi: talks will continue.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • New Taipei was approved for NT$16.386 billion.
  • 36.2% of the national total of NT$45.3 billion.
  • Another NT$5.41 billion was cut from next year's budget.

Companies mentioned:新北市、民進黨、捷運局

Hsinchu County's blue-white alliance falls apart; Huang Kuo-chang says other cooperative counties and cities remain unchanged.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 100 living-room meetings.

Companies mentioned:民眾黨、國民黨、中央社

Credit rating agency: AI is driving growth at 台灣企業; future investment risks remain manageable at lower levels.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 credit outlook for 台灣企業.

Companies mentioned:中華信評、台灣企業、科技業

Brent crude tops US$100 a barrel for the first time since 7/24.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Brent crude prices topped US$100 a barrel today.
  • Brent crude prices briefly rose 2.3%.
  • Original布倫特原油價格今年以來已經上漲逾6成

Companies mentioned:彭博、美軍中央司令部

Kaohsiung honors outstanding sports contributors; swimming newcomer and badminton star named athletes of the year.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 70 individuals and groups were recognized across 7 award categories.
  • Achieved a career-best world ranking of 11.

Companies mentioned:高雄市政府、正修科技大學、高雄醫學大學

Father's Day dining boosts business; Wowprime posts record August revenue.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 王品集團 today announced its unaudited consolidated revenue for August was NT$2.52 billion.
  • Up 11.31% year over year.
  • The Taiwan business group’s August revenue topped NT$2 billion for the first time, reaching NT$2.01 billion.
  • Up 8.99% year over year.
  • The China business group posted August revenue of NT$510 million.
  • Up 21.42% year over year.
  • 王品集團's consolidated revenue for the first 8 months totaled NT$17.44 billion.
  • Up 12.33% year over year.
  • The Taiwan business group posted revenue of NT$14.04 billion in the first 8 months.
  • Up 10.11% year over year.
  • Revenue on Father's Day, August 8, reached NT$117 million.
  • Original超越5月母親節單日1.15億元
  • Revenue totaled NT$220 million over the 2 days of August 8 and 9.
  • More than 370 stores across Taiwan.

Companies mentioned:王品集團、石二鍋

Woman driver suspected of fatigue crashes into Taoyuan City convenience store, hitting 1 person and 2 motorcycles; losses estimated at NT$1 million.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 customer was affected.
  • Losses estimated at about NT$1 million.

Companies mentioned:桃園市警局、中壢分局、桃園市消防局、中央社

Miaoli District Agricultural Research and Extension Station helps strawberries withstand extreme weather; farmers' income rises 2.5 times.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Miaoli District Agricultural Research and Extension Station promoted ICM techniques in the strawberry industry, helping farmers overcome extreme weather and disease; income in demonstration areas increased 2.5 times.

ASEAN Finance / Gudeng: Third-quarter revenue likely to hit another record; Chonburi, Thailand, plant adds momentum.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Gudeng posted record revenue in the second quarter and expects continued growth in the third quarter. Mass production at its Thailand plant and rising industry demand for technology are expected to support performance in the second half of the year.

Facts

  • Gudeng's second-quarter revenue reached a record NT$6.3 billion.
  • Gudeng expects third-quarter revenue to grow from the second quarter and set another record.
  • The Chonburi, Thailand, plant began mass production in July.
  • Gudeng's board has approved a second-phase expansion plan in Thailand.
  • Gudeng's combined revenue for July and August reached NT$4.411 billion.

Chen Ying unveils 4 key sports policy proposals; Wu Hsiu-hua proposes improving medical care on outlying islands.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Chen Ying unveils 4 key sports policy proposals.

Companies mentioned:民進黨、國民黨、台東醫院、高雄榮總

OTOP 20th anniversary sales exhibition opens; Ministry of Economic Affairs estimates more than NT$20 million in business opportunities.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Ministry of Economic Affairs is celebrating OTOP's 20th anniversary and signed a partnership with 台鐵 to expand sales channels; the exhibition is expected to generate more than NT$20 million in business opportunities.

Companies mentioned:台鐵公司

Original消基會籲個資在地化 酷澎:保障消費者權益不是看資料儲存地

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Personal data of more than 200,000 Taiwanese users affected
  • South Korean e-commerce company 酷澎 suffered a personal data leak in 2025

Companies mentioned:消基會、酷澎、酷澎台灣、數位發展部

China’s CPI returned to positive territory in August, easing pressure to roll out large-scale monetary easing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August CPI shifted from a 0.1% decline the previous month to a 0.4% monthly increase
  • CPI rose 0.8% year over year in August
  • PPI shifted from a 0.7% decline the previous month to a 0.4% monthly increase
  • PPI rose 3.8% year over year
  • Core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, rose 1.0% year over year in August
  • The annual growth rate of exports surged to 25% in August
  • Imports also grew 28.2%

Companies mentioned:中國國家統計局、財新網、香港英為財情(Investing.com)、第一財經、中國首席經濟學家論壇

風睿能源 signs another power purchase agreement with 星星電力, to supply 海廣風電 green power in 2028

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 海廣風電 was awarded 800MW of capacity in the 2024 Phase 3-2 selection process
  • The clean energy generated is expected to meet the annual electricity needs of about 860,000 households
  • Offshore wind power supply is expected to begin in the 4th quarter of 2028

Companies mentioned:風睿能源、星星電力、海廣風電、海盛風電

North Korea expands nuclear material production; IAEA says 2nd uranium enrichment facility built at Yongbyon

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Can accommodate up to 28 centrifuge units
  • The uranium enrichment facility North Korean authorities expanded near the capital, Pyongyang, in 2024, in Kangson
  • Began operating in January this year

Companies mentioned:国際原子能総署(IAEA)、聯合國安理會(U.N. Security Council)、禁止核子擴散條約(Non-Proliferation Treaty)

Changhua offers free continuous glucose monitors, with 2,000 spots still available

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Free continuous glucose monitors offered to 3,625 eligible residents
  • There are still 2,000 spots available
  • Program involves 64 primary care clinics
  • About 1,600 people have received installations and health education services so far
  • A total of 3,600 medical institutions across Taiwan have joined the continuous glucose monitoring care program
  • About 8,600 doctors provide professional services
  • Cumulative number of people enrolled: 670,000
  • About 53,000 people with diabetes enrolled

Companies mentioned:彰化縣醫師公會、彰化縣政府、衛生福利部國民健康署、衛生福利部中央健康保險署、中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會

工研院: Taiwan can become a trusted exporter of unmanned vehicles by focusing on talent and 4 other areas

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 key areas: talent, markets, regulations and technology

Companies mentioned:工研院、宏碁、施振榮、米玉傑、秦永沛、林健男、林憲銘、陳其宏、邱順建、陳威明

Meta rolls out AI assistant Muse, but concerns remain over access to sensitive personal data

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Meta’s investment in AI chips and infrastructure is expected to exceed US$130 billion this year
  • Heavy users can choose subscription plans costing US$20 (about NT$640) or US$100 (about NT$3,185) per month

Companies mentioned:Meta、Facebook、Instagram、WhatsApp、OpenClaw

Taichung MRT improves wayfinding signs at City Hall Station, adds platform queue lines at 2 stations

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has 2 exits
  • Platform 1 at Jiude Station
  • Platforms 1 and 2 at Wenhua Senior High School Station

Companies mentioned:台中捷運、中捷公司

宇樹科技 shares plunge after listing; China reportedly tightens IPO approvals for humanoid robots

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Shares surged to 1,100 yuan at the open
  • Rose 629.44%
  • Total market capitalization surged to 444.9 billion yuan
  • Shares briefly fell as low as 546 yuan
  • Market capitalization fell to about 220.5 billion yuan

Companies mentioned:宇樹科技、中國證券監督管理委員會、The Information

Man who jumped into Bitan with 2 daughters, resulting in both deaths, sentenced to 16 and a half years; mother says she has no objection to continued detention

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sentenced to 16 years and 6 months
  • Had been married to her husband for 11 years
  • Call the Ministry of Health and Welfare hotline “1925”
  • Lifeline hotline “1995”
  • Teacher Chang service hotline “1980”

Companies mentioned:中央社

高金素梅 aide surnamed 陳姓助理 released on NT$50,000 bail over alleged assistance in 張俊傑’s evasion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 北院 orders release on NT$10 million bail
  • 高金素梅 suspected of fraudulently claiming more than NT$7.87 million in aide salaries and other funds
  • Also allegedly used multiethnic associations to fraudulently claim more than NT$9.33 million in subsidies from government agencies and state-owned enterprises
  • Prosecutors seek sentences of at least 12 years and 6 months for 高金 and 張
  • Ordered released on NT$50,000 bail

Companies mentioned:高金素梅、張俊傑、陳姓助理、台北地檢署、北院、北檢、新北市警察局新店分局、立院

Central government cuts NT$4.7 billion in subsidies for 基隆捷運; 謝國樑 fears impact on opening schedule

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • New Taipei City Government had originally requested NT$9.38 billion from the central government for construction of 基隆捷運
  • Cut by NT$4.7 billion
  • 交通部 budgets NT$45.3 billion for local MRT projects next year
  • 5.6 times this year’s amount
  • But 3 rail projects in New Taipei City were slashed by NT$5.41 billion

Companies mentioned:基隆捷運、新北捷運、交通部、國民黨立法院團

崇越 August revenue reaches NT$7.79 billion, up 36% year over year, second-highest on record

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

崇越科技 posted August revenue of NT$7.791 billion, up 36.3% year over year, the second-highest on record. Strong semiconductor demand has lifted its outlook for future business.

台塑企業 gives back to local residents, invites 明華園戲劇總團 to perform in Chiayi’s Xingang on 9/11

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This marks the 12th time the group has invited 明華園戲劇總團 to perform in Chiayi
  • Over 16 consecutive years, it has invested a total of NT$120 million to sponsor local Taiwanese opera, children’s theater, glove puppetry and other cultural arts groups to perform in cities and towns across Taiwan
  • 431 performances had been held as of 2025
  • Cumulative attendance exceeded 420,000

Companies mentioned:台塑企業、明華園戲劇總團、新港扶緣服務協會

Original三大法人買超台股220.81億元

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original台股9日上漲,三大法人合計買超220.81億元,外資與投信呈現買超。

Facts

  • Original三大法人外資及陸資、投信買超,自營商賣超,合計買超220.81億元
  • Taiwan stocks rose 77.58 points today
  • Closing at 47,183.36 points
  • Trading value totaled NT$773.506 billion
  • Original自營商賣超18.83億元
  • Original投信買超30.4億元
  • Original外資及陸資買超209.24億元

Companies mentioned:三大法人、外資、陸資、投信、自營商

Former US official: Legislature should pass ample defense budget to accelerate drone production

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • NT$240 billion budget for unmanned vehicles

Companies mentioned:國防安全研究院、美國在台協會、日本前海上自衛隊、美國戰爭部

Taiwan History Museum releases 8 themed videos ahead of the 2026 Asian Games

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 8 themed videos
  • 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
  • September 19 to 20

Companies mentioned:國立台灣歷史博物館

蔡明忠 encourages 東海大學 freshmen: The AI era makes self-awareness even more important

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

富邦集團 Chairman 蔡明忠 told 東海大學’s opening ceremony that self-awareness and judgment are even more important in the AI era. He encouraged freshmen to explore themselves and develop an international outlook, offering insights for education and society.

Facts

  • More than 3,200 freshmen
  • 52 years ago

Companies mentioned:富邦集團、東海大學、台灣大學

Tetris warns of copyright infringement; White House’s wall-building game pulled days after launch

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The White House removed the game “Build the Wall” from its website amid allegations it infringed copyrights, including those of “Tetris,” and sparked controversy over racism.

Facts

  • Warning issued 4 days ago
  • The White House launched the online game on the 3rd

Companies mentioned:俄羅斯方塊公司、SEGA、微軟、Flappy Bird基金會

Oil price surge amid Middle East tensions weighs on Japan stocks, which close lower

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Japan’s stock market fell amid tensions in the Middle East and soaring international oil prices. Investors are watching inflation trends as they await the release of the U.S. Consumer Price Index for August.

Companies mentioned:中央社

Raptors migrate through the Hengchun Peninsula in autumn; series of Langqiao Eagle Season events gets underway

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Kenting National Park Headquarters has launched the “2026 Langqiao Eagle Season” series of events to welcome the autumn migration of raptors. The main events will begin in mid-October, promoting awareness of raptor migration ecology and the value of conservation.

Foreign media assess the 50th anniversary of Mao Zedong’s death: His shadow lingers as Xi Jinping revives some Mao-era elements

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

People in China held commemorative events marking the 50th anniversary of Mao Zedong’s death. Foreign media analysis says Xi Jinping is again drawing on Mao-era elements and nationalism to consolidate his power and personal authority.

Companies mentioned:路透社、美利堅大學、倫敦國王學院

Malaysia busts its largest drug case this year; Taiwanese man suspected of overseeing the group’s drug production

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Market value of about 2.4 billion Malaysian ringgit
  • About NT$19.2 billion
  • About 7 metric tons of liquid MDMA
  • 6 metric tons of MDMA powder
  • 5 suspects arrested
  • Entered Malaysia 4 times
  • Aged 29 to 43
  • 560 out of every 100,000 Malaysians are involved in drug abuse
  • Young people aged 15 to 39 account for nearly 75% of drug-related cases
  • About 87,000 inmates in prisons
  • About 70% involve drug cases
  • And sentenced to 12 strokes of the cane

Companies mentioned:新海峽時報、星報

OpenAI says AI solved a Millennium math problem; debate erupts over who deserves credit

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Each Millennium Prize Problem carries a $1 million award
  • AI reportedly took 88 hours to solve the problem
  • About 1000 times what the company previously spent to achieve mathematical research results

Companies mentioned:OpenAI、Anthropic、Clay Mathematics Institute

Pingtung mountain patrol officer accused of shielding sale of stolen red yew timber; second-instance ruling overturned, sentenced to 3 years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Purchased a batch of precious timber from an operator surnamed Wang for NT$8 million
  • Including 58 red yew logs
  • Transported this batch of precious timber, worth more than NT$8.76 million, to
  • Sentence amended to 3 years in prison
  • And fined 3 million

Companies mentioned:林務局、屏東林管處、高雄高分院、屏東地方法院、中央社

Taiwan International Children and Youth Carnival in Kaohsiung combines theater, film festival and book fair

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Invited 16 local and international groups to create spectacular performances
  • A total of 4 major outdoor performances this year
  • 15 performances

Companies mentioned:文化部、高雄市政府、紙風車劇團、即將成真火舞團、唐美雲歌仔戲團、國立台灣交響樂團、高雄市管樂團、The Worthless樂團、両両製造、創造焦點、永興樂皮影劇團、如果兒童劇團、無獨有偶工作室劇團

The recovery of the endangered Nanzhuang orange: Patent protection marks a first for an Indigenous crop

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At one point, fewer than 5 plants remained
  • A total of 5000 have been replanted
  • It takes about 5 to 6 years to grow from seedling to fruit-bearing

Companies mentioned:林業及自然保育署、賽夏族部落、嘎達釉南庄橙專利授權賽夏合作社、國際自然保育聯盟、台大園藝暨景觀系

Penghu natives living elsewhere give back to their hometown, donating a 9-seat shuttle bus to Penghu Hospital

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 9-seat shuttle bus
  • 9-seat shuttle bus

Companies mentioned:衛福部澎湖醫院

Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng rallies “高雄隊” to push for a mayoral victory and a council majority

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 80 days until the election
  • More than 20 city councilors and city council candidates

Companies mentioned:民進黨、高雄隊

Taichung man knocks down nurse, returns and runs her over, killing her; says he felt targeted, held on murder charge

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 27-year-old man surnamed Lin
  • Held in custody for 2 months

Companies mentioned:中央社、台灣台中地方法院

Recounting the process of the blue-white alliance in Hsinchu County, Huang Kuo-chang says: “They take me for a fool”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:民众党、国民党、中央社、美丽岛电子报

Prosecutors add charge of embezzling NT$13.79 million in political donations; Lin Tai-hua: “That does not match the facts”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Embezzled more than NT$13.79 million

Companies mentioned:民進黨、台灣高雄地方檢察署

Yen surges, making currency exchange more expensive for Japan fans; decisions by the Japanese and U.S. central banks will shape its outlook

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Today’s cash selling rate for the yen is 0.2089
  • The yen gained strongly against the U.S. dollar this week, briefly rising above the 153 mark
  • The yen’s slide gathered pace, breaking below the 160 mark
  • Hit a low of 163
  • Raise the policy rate from its current level of around 1.0%
  • To around 1.25%
  • Exchange about 8,790 fewer yen

Companies mentioned:日本央行、日本銀行(BOJ)、國泰世華銀行、台銀

疾管署 launches a “sexual health-friendly resource map,” offering anonymous testing and counseling

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6,900 newly reported syphilis cases nationwide
  • 611 new HIV infections
  • 3,521 newly reported gonorrhea cases
  • 30 new cases reported this year through September 7

Companies mentioned:疾管署、台灣愛滋病護理學會

September electronics futures rise, financial futures fall

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taipei stocks rose 77.58 points today
  • Closed at 47183.36 points
  • September electronic futures closed at 2986.40 points
  • Up 10.15 points
  • Negative spread of 3.71 points
  • September financial futures closed at 3507.80 points
  • Down 50.20 points
  • Positive spread of 3.46 points
  • Electronic spot stocks closed at 2990.11 points
  • Up 7.23 points
  • October financial futures closed at 3513.40 points
  • Financial spot stocks closed at 3504.34 points
  • Down 52.17 points

Day-night temperature differences are widening in Tainan; city government steps up bird flu prevention

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Enhanced bird flu prevention measures will be launched in 2 phases starting September 1
  • Phase 1: Preparations (September 1 to October 31)
  • Phase 2: Response measures (October 1 to March 31, 116年)

Companies mentioned:台南市養雞協會、台南市蛋雞協進會

張俊傑 allegedly fled after forfeiting bail in a corruption case; Taipei prosecutors detain another aide to 高金素梅

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taipei District Court sets bail at NT$10 million
  • 高金素梅 suspected of fraudulently claiming more than NT$7.87 million in aide salaries and other funds
  • Also allegedly used multiethnic associations to fraudulently claim more than NT$9.33 million in subsidies from government agencies and state-owned enterprises
  • Prosecutors seek sentences of at least 12 years and 6 months for 高金 and 張
  • Sought prison terms of at least 12 years and 6 months for Kao Chin and at least 16 years for Mr. Chang, respectively

Companies mentioned:高金素梅、張俊傑、陳姓助理、台北地檢署、立法院、新北市警察局、新店分局、中央社

Original911恐攻25周年 川普致敬救難英雄憶當年

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original911恐攻即將屆滿25週年
  • One item measuring 21 feet in length, recovered from the south tower of the World Trade Center in New York
  • 21 feet long (about 6.4 meters)
  • Weighing 17,000 pounds
  • Weighing 17,000 pounds (about 7.7 metric tons)
  • The terrorist attack that killed 2,977 people

Companies mentioned:美聯社、法新社、美國有線電視新聞網(CNN)、紐約時報(The New York Times)、中央社

Taiwan stocks fluctuate nearly 490 points before ending up 77 points; optical and PCB stocks rise

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The benchmark index ended up 77.58 points
  • Closed at 47183.36 points
  • Up 0.16%
  • Trading value totaled NT$773.506 billion
  • Closed at NT$2,465
  • Closed at NT$252
  • Closed at NT$4,625
  • Closed at NT$1,795
  • Closed at NT$342
  • A gain of 4.27%
  • The electronics subindex rose 0.24%
  • The financial subindex fell 1.47%
  • The OTC index ended up 0.22%
  • 玉晶光 closed at the limit-up price of NT$1,110
  • Closed at NT$143.5

Companies mentioned:台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電、廣達、玉晶光、聯一光、大立光、今國光、南電、欣興、高技、聯茂、金像電

China adds 11 occupations and 23 types of work; intelligent robotics technicians and incense makers included

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:中國人社部、央視新聞、新華社、中國就業培訓技術指導中心

Kazuma Okamoto hits 30 home runs in MLB rookie season, setting new record for Japanese players

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reached 30 home runs
  • MLB single-season record of 31 home runs by an individual player
  • 32 home runs in a single season

Companies mentioned:MLB、多倫多藍鳥隊、奧克蘭運動家隊、日本放送協會、洛杉磯道奇隊、芝加哥白襪隊、明尼蘇達雙城隊、芝加哥小熊隊、讀賣巨人隊

Iran says it captured U.S. unmanned submarine Dive-LD; U.S. says it malfunctioned and carried no classified material

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The vessel is 19 feet long
  • About 5.8 meters
  • Can operate for up to 10 days at a time
  • Designed to dive to a maximum depth of 6000 meters
  • Each Dive-LD costs about $2.5 million
  • About NT$78.62 million

Companies mentioned:伊朗革命卫队、安杜里尔(Anduril)、DefenseScoop

September Taiwan stock index futures rise 232 points

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan stocks rose 77.58 points to close at 47183.36 on September 9, while Taiwan stock index futures also advanced. September futures rose 232 points, outperforming the cash market.

Facts

  • September Taiwan stock index futures closed at 47187 points, up 232 points
  • Taipei stocks closed up 77.58 points today
  • Closed at 47183.36 points
  • Original成交金額新台幣7735.06億元
  • September futures: 46955 points
  • October futures: 47131 points
  • September Taiwan stock index futures closed at 47187 points
  • Trading volume was 46,391 contracts
  • October futures closed at 47358 points
  • Up 227 points
  • Trading volume was 571 contracts

Companies mentioned:台灣期貨交易所

Taichung power plant gas-fired unit permits: Lu Hsiu-yen says they will be issued only after permits to dismantle coal-fired units are obtained

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Coal-fired units must be dismantled at a 1-to-1 ratio

Companies mentioned:台電、台中市政府、經濟部

Taiwan | 風傳媒(60)

AI is about more than competing on models: SIRAYA becomes Taiwan’s first TiDB Platinum Partner, deepening its enterprise AI infrastructure strategy

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Singaporean AI company SIRAYA has been named Taiwan’s first TiDB Platinum Partner and is integrating a distributed database into its AI infrastructure. The move will help businesses strengthen their data infrastructure as they scale up AI.

Companies mentioned:PingCAP

Don’t just add vinegar or ice cubes when cooking rice in an electric cooker! An expert recommends adding 1 ingredient for fragrant, chewy rice that won’t stick to the pot, with distinct grains that aren’t mushy

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A Japanese lifestyle brand recommends adding mayonnaise or oil to an electric rice cooker as a way to make rice taste better. The tip has a scientific basis, is practical for home use and has attracted attention.

Companies mentioned:康寶

High-speed rail is far more convenient than flying! Airbus cuts its China market demand forecast, especially for narrow-body aircraft

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Airbus lowered its outlook for future demand in the Chinese market, citing a decline in short- and medium-haul air travel demand due to the development of high-speed rail. The move signals broader implications for the industry.

Companies mentioned:Boeing

More than just Until the T-Shirt Dries: Netflix’s 10 best Japanese dramas of the past 3 years, with the top pick rated higher than Asura and earning rave reviews—don’t miss it

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Hellbound: Hellraiser is the only one of the 10 series to score above 8, with a rating of 8.2.
  • Asura|豆瓣 rating: 8.0
  • Last Samurai Standing|豆瓣 rating: 7.3
  • The Queen of Villains|豆瓣 rating: 7.2
  • Yu Yu Hakusho|豆瓣 rating: 7.1
  • The Crimes of Kujo|豆瓣 rating: 7.1
  • The Queen of Villains|豆瓣 rating: 7.0
  • House of Ninjas|豆瓣 rating: 6.8
  • Gas Man No. 1|豆瓣 rating: 6.7
  • Beyond Goodbye|豆瓣 rating: 6.7
  • A death match bringing together 292 samurai
  • A prime Tokyo location worth 10 billion yen

Companies mentioned:Netflix、東寶、豆瓣、imdb

Golden Bell Awards/Bohnes’ Bohyin nominated for the 2nd time! Special award left vacant again; full list of Radio Golden Bell nominees

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The nominees for the 61st Golden Bell Awards were announced, with 博恩’s “博音” earning its 2nd nomination in the podcast category. No special award will be given because the criteria were not met. 歐マック will host for the first time.

Years of grime inside your electric cooker can send power bills soaring! An expert recommends 1 cheap item to make it shine like new without scrubbing, extending the appliance’s lifespan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Scale in electric rice cookers can increase electricity costs and cause hygiene problems. Experts have shared simple cleaning methods using lemons or vinegar that can help extend the life of appliances.

小米 and OPPO lose out! The champion of Taiwan’s top 10 Android phones is praised by users for its value: a powerful camera, plenty of features, durability, long battery life and a premium feel

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Sales data for Taiwan’s smartphone market in the first half of 2026 show the Samsung Galaxy A17 taking the top spot among Android phones for its value, ending the A5X series’ long-standing dominance. As higher prices for premium phones lead consumers to turn to practical entry-level models, the trend highlights demand for value and durability.

Companies mentioned:Apple、Samsung、OPPO、小米、傑昇通信

Rumors claim major motorcycle rule changes in September and a NT$1500 fine for not wearing a helmet. Fact-checkers reveal the actual penalty

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

An infographic about “new motorcycle regulations for September 2026” circulated on Taiwanese social media, but its claims were false. The transportation authorities denied the report, saying the actual changes are limited to tougher training for repeat offenders.

Companies mentioned:台湾事実查核中心、交通部、公路局、台北市警察局交通大隊

寶島陽光 launches its energy-saving, poverty-relief and carbon-reduction program for the 4th time, helping disadvantaged households in Pingtung replace old refrigerators

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

寶島陽光 has partnered with 畢嘉士基金會 for the 4th year to run an energy-saving program, donating high-efficiency refrigerators and holding sustainability classes to help disadvantaged households in Pingtung save energy and cut carbon emissions, advance a just net-zero transition, and reduce emissions by 15.3 metric tons over 3 years.

Companies mentioned:畢嘉士基金會

Back at the Big Dome! Stray Kids to perform in Taipei in December; 美若康 offers a “special fan support” ticket-code lottery

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

美若康, the official contact lens partner for Stray Kids’ Taipei concert, has launched a “special fan support” lottery for ticket-purchase codes, giving fans another chance to secure tickets when buying contact lenses and strengthening the brand’s connection with fans.

Companies mentioned:拓元售票系統

Huawei way out in front… facing trial in a U.S. court: alleged theft of trade secrets, fraud, extortion and more—here are the charges

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Chinese telecommunications equipment giant Huawei is facing federal criminal charges in the United States, including intellectual property theft, fraud and sanctions violations. The case is seen as a symbol of the U.S.-China technology rivalry and has drawn international attention.

Companies mentioned:HSBC、Skycom

Original房價要跌了?全台待售餘屋5年暴增6成 專家點名2都會區賣壓翻倍

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The number of unsold newly built homes in Taiwan rose by more than 60% over 5 years, exceeding 110,000 units. Sales pressure has doubled, particularly in Taoyuan and Kaohsiung, and could lead to price adjustments.

Companies mentioned:中信房屋

Don’t rush to toss out an old thermos you no longer need! Recycle it at this 1 location for “an easy NT$200”; available across Taiwan, with deals listed here

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The New Taipei City Environmental Protection Department warns that improperly discarding a thermos could result in a NT$6000 fine. 膳魔師 has launched a trade-in program accepting old products from all brands, offering a NT$200 digital coupon and in-store discounts to promote resource recycling and help consumers save.

Companies mentioned:膳魔師、zero zero

Registered residents don’t necessarily live there! In 1 Taiwan city or county, the number of actual residents exceeds the registered population by 317,000—the biggest gap nationwide, with Taichung in second place

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

New Taipei City’s resident population exceeds its registered population by 317,000, the largest gap in the country. This reflects population movement between cities and is important for policymaking.

Trump predicts oil prices will “plunge”; White House economic adviser says U.S. is an “oil-production superpower”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Under the Trump administration, the United States has grown into an oil-production superpower, with improved energy self-sufficiency strengthening its resilience to international supply shocks. A White House economic adviser suggested oil prices could plunge as the situation in Iran winds down.

Don’t get carried away on your trip abroad! Imported mpox cases surge; CDC urges public to complete 2 doses of publicly funded vaccine

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Original台灣疾管署指出,今年M痘境外移入病例達10例,為去年同期2倍,多來自泰國。呼籲民眾前往高風險地區時應避免不安全性行為,並完成2劑公費疫苗接種。

Weather/Are twin typhoons Dujuan and Surigae brewing? Jia Xinxing reveals the latest projected paths as the timing of the next northeast monsoon shift emerges

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A new tropical depression may be developing in the western North Pacific, and weather experts say it could become Dujuan or Surigae. Taiwan is already being affected by weather changes brought by the northeast monsoon.

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