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Trip.com and Klook are offering steep discounts for autumn travel, including one-way fares from Taiwan to Osaka and Busan for 99 yuan. They are also offering student deals as they target holiday travel demand.
Companies mentioned：Trip.com、Klook、中華航空、日本環球影城
U.S. media reported that former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao did not disclose an advisory role at a China-based United Front-related organization. Chao and her family strongly denied the report and called it racist.
Companies mentioned：ChargePoint、Hudson Institute、Foremost Group
興澤發人工智能 has introduced an AI solution to address the “three major silos” of information, processes and decision-making in healthcare. Using on-premises AI and a multi-agent architecture, it enables staff scheduling and critical illness prediction, improving healthcare efficiency and equity.
The “Taipei Team” led by Shen Boyang drew attention for wearing matching beige suits. Psychologist Lin Tsui-fen said the move is not merely an image strategy, but also involves the psychological concepts of the persona and enclothed cognition, affecting individual behavior and public interactions.
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Companies mentioned：臺北大巨蛋、臺北小巨蛋、臺北流行音樂中心、國家音樂廳、台北國際會議中心（TICC）、松山文創園區、臺北表演藝術中心、華山1914文化創意產業園區、國家戲劇院、Legacy TERA、Legacy、國家兩廳院、烏梅劇院、果酒練舞場、中3館拱廳、OMA、松山菸廠、信義商圈、台北101、台北世界貿易中心、巴洛克式
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed a special budget of NT$240 billion for drones. Royer, a former principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, called it “a single,” emphasizing the need to speed up deployment of unmanned systems to counter the PLA threat.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration’s economic policies had delivered 3 times the expected results in job creation. Economists underestimated actual growth because they made forecasts based on the status quo.
Companies mentioned：ボーイング、ブライバートニュース
The Yunlin County Tax Bureau warned that when a home is gifted to a family member, a deed tax return must still be filed even if gift tax is exempt. It urged caution because failure to file due to misunderstanding could lead to penalties.
A 38-year-old nurse was struck and killed by a Mercedes-Benz in Taichung, and the driver fled after hitting her twice. Amid a misconception online that “compensation is lower when someone dies,” a lawyer refuted the claim and said an intentional second collision could lead to a murder charge.
The National Pension funeral benefit will rise to ¥105,515 from 2026. It is available only when an insured person dies before age 65, and the person who paid the expenses may apply.
Companies mentioned：労働部労働保険局
From January to July 2025, 605,000 visitors from Taiwan traveled to Busan, the highest number among foreign tourists. More direct flights and the desire to return, known as “Busan fever,” have combined to fuel an explosive expansion in tourism demand.
Companies mentioned：釜山航空、中華航空、易斯達航空、長榮航空、濟州航空、真航空、大韓航空、星宇航空、台灣虎航、德威航空
“Taiwan Midsummer Festival: Mountain Main Stage” will be held on September 12, 2026, at Niupuzi Love Prairie in Chiayi County. The summer experience event, themed around tea, aiyu jelly and music, will showcase the region’s appeal.
A fan fulfilled his mother's wish to “watch one more baseball game” while she was receiving hospice care, bringing an oxygen cylinder into the stadium. After learning about it, 味全龍 player Chu Yu-hsien responded personally and contacted the family privately, moving many online users.
Companies mentioned：味全龍
U.S. company Chevron announced plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela and double production over 5 years. The large-scale investment amid political risks is driven by the push to secure resources and support from the U.S. government, and is expected to have a major impact on the industry.
Companies mentioned：ExxonMobil、ConocoPhillips
15 financial institutions in Taiwan are introducing facial-obstruction detection and warning functions at ATMs to prevent fraud. The Financial Supervisory Commission is promoting the measure to deter crime.
The Kuomintang strongly criticized what it called a double standard, saying the Control Yuan was investigating Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s son’s overseas studies while failing to act on complaints against Su Tseng-chang’s family. The Taiwan People’s Party filed a complaint in June.
Even if the Labor Pension Fund runs a deficit, individuals’ retirement principal will not decline. A mechanism requires the national treasury to make up the difference if returns fall below the guaranteed rate, dispelling workers’ misunderstanding.
The Environment Ministry warned that improperly disposing of used household syringes can result in a fine of up to 100,000 yuan. They should be kept in a rigid container and returned to a medical institution or designated pharmacy for recycling to avoid public health risks.
Original好市多重新上架老協珍燉燕窩禮盒，每盒8入特價1199元，因健康實用與體面包裝受消費者青睞，成為中秋送禮熱門選擇，去年曾賣到缺貨。
Companies mentioned：好市多、老協珍
The Ministry of Transportation announced new traffic safety management rules for delivery workers, taking effect on September 11. Platforms must provide training and manage traffic violations; violators face fines of up to 500,000 yuan. The rules aim to improve road safety for delivery workers.
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously advanced 6 bills to ease nuclear regulations amid demand for AI and decarbonization. Fuel reprocessing and workforce recruitment are key issues.
Original栄養士が高繊維野菜ランキングを発表し、紫蘇が100gあたり9.8gで1位に。地瓜葉やブロッコリーも上位だが、キャベツは1.1gと低く、選択の重要性が強調された。
Hsu Hsin-ying, the KMT's candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate, criticized the DPP for using oversight agencies to investigate an education subsidy application involving Chiang Wan-an's son, calling it political manipulation and urging a full investigation into the finances of the father-and-son duo from the Zheng family in Hsinchu.
Japanese bathroom fixture giant TOTO has issued guidance on the proper way to flush squat toilets commonly found in Taiwan, saying that pressing the pedal with your foot can damage the equipment and that it should generally be operated by hand. The advice aims to help maintain public restroom facilities and raise users' hygiene awareness.
Companies mentioned：TOTO
Original民眾党嘉義市長候選人張啓楷は、競選総部主任委員に民眾党主席黄国昌と国民党主席鄭麗文を任命し、藍白合作を強化することを宣言。竹北の争議が嘉義市に影響を与えないことを強調。
Companies mentioned：民眾党、国民党
In Taiwan’s domestic scooter fuel-efficiency rankings for 2026, the PGO 威力125 and the SYM 全新迪爵125 tied for first at 65.6km/L. Consumers have given high marks to their fuel economy and practicality.
Companies mentioned：PGO、三陽工業、光陽工業
Netflix released its latest September viewing rankings for Taiwan. 《陽光女子合唱團》 and 《早春晴朗》 took the top spots for films and series, respectively, reflecting audience preferences and the platform’s influence over content.
In the bribery case involving independent lawmaker Kao Chin Su-mei, former office director Chang Chun-chieh fled while out on bail. Prosecutors suspect he contacted a current staff member, and searched the legislative office and took the staff member in for questioning. The case has significant political and judicial implications.
Taiwanese travelers are buying large quantities of Korean high-protein drinks, especially pouch-packaged protein shakes. The trend has led to case-load purchases, with single transactions exceeding 1 million won, reflecting the rise of healthy eating and market growth.
Companies mentioned：7-ELEVEN、全家便利商店、CU、GS25、朝鮮日報
An explanation of why Taiwan Power Company’s restoration work is delayed after major typhoon-related power outages, covering how electricity supply works and the safety risks faced by crews. In 2025, an employee died in an electrocution accident.
Companies mentioned：台湾電力公司
Original台湾株式市場は全体的に上昇したが、大型株は軟調だった。PCBや化学株が資金を集めた。欣興電子は一時1000元台を回復し、台塑化はストップ高となった。
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、欣興電子、南電、定穎投控、台郡、健鼎、競国、九豪、光頡、天二科技、鈞寶、富世達、兆利、新日興、玉晶光、聯一光、伯特光、大立光、中揚光、揚明光、台塑化、台塑、台化、南亞、華邦電、南亞科、力積電、旺宏、三星電子、SK海力士、博通
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said at the “Taipei Security Dialogue” that asymmetric capabilities, air defense and the defense industry were the 3 main priorities for national defense, and highlighted a goal of defense spending reaching 5% of GDP by 2030. The event is a major security forum.
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui launched the “Explore New Taipei” treasure hunt, inviting the public to discover hidden corners of the city. Former President Tsai Ing-wen and 8 illustrators are lending their support, using gamified marketing to foster a stronger sense of civic identity.
Kaohsiung Bank won the “Excellence in Progress Award” for its TCFD report, with its financial carbon emissions inventory covering 98.08%. It has also adopted SBTi science-based emissions reduction targets, demonstrating its leadership in climate governance and sustainable finance.
Companies mentioned：國立政治大學企業永續管理研究中心
Taiwanese politician Puma Shen said comments he made were taken out of context in an article by the U.S. magazine The Atlantic. He pointed in particular to a quote that “military service is useless,” saying it was reported without regard to context.
Companies mentioned：The Atlantic
Stanford University professor Larry Diamond said democracy is continuing to decline worldwide, with populism seeking enemies within, and that even the United States has not been spared. Taiwan held a seminar to discuss democratic resilience.
Companies mentioned：施明德基金會、台灣亞洲交流基金會
In the PISA 2025 results, Taiwanese middle school students ranked 4th in the world. Asian countries dominated the top spots, while Germany fell to its lowest level on record, underscoring the severity of educational inequality.
A UBS report says AI demand is driving a shortage of memory chips, with DRAM and NAND shortages expected to last until 2027. Five Taiwanese companies, including TSMC, were named among 11 global chip stocks with upside potential, underscoring Taiwan’s continued importance in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Companies mentioned：瑞銀（UBS）、台積電（TSMC）、聯發科（MediaTek）、日月光投控（ASE Holding）、鴻海（Foxconn）、廣達（Quanta Computer）、輝達（NVIDIA）、美光（Micron）、恩智浦（NXP）、英飛凌（Infineon）、三星（Samsung）、SK海力士（SK Hynix）
Original台湾の労働保険局が国民年金の保険料滞納に関する対応を説明。65歳での年金受給には補納が必要で、10年を超えると年資不計入となるため注意が必要。
Companies mentioned：労働保険局
OriginalAI検索の台頭により、ブランドの獲得戦略が変化。台湾微告が主催する研討会で、GEOが2026年の新流量の鍵として注目されている。
Companies mentioned：台湾微告、Omnichat、数聚集团
台積電 and ASML announced a partnership to advance 12-inch EUV photomask technology, aiming to establish a pilot production line by 2031 to boost advanced-process productivity and cut costs, a move with major strategic significance for the semiconductor industry.
Companies mentioned：台積電、ASML、輝達、英特爾、三星
For Teachers’ Month in September and the start of autumn, hotel buffets and restaurant chains across Taiwan are offering a range of promotions, including discounts for teachers who show a teacher ID or identification, birthday perks, and buy-one-get-one-free deals on food delivery platforms. The promotions are aimed at budget-conscious consumers.
Companies mentioned：王品集團、Uber Eats、台北凱撒大飯店、台北六福萬怡酒店、台中長榮桂冠酒店、JR東日本大飯店台北、台北新板希爾頓酒店、台北萬豪酒店、台北美福大飯店、台北花園大酒店、金色三麥、饗賓集團
Former President Tsai Ing-wen visited a sheltered workshop, emphasizing its importance in providing employment and social connections for people with disabilities and calling on the public to support such workplaces in their daily lives. The visit responded to a gift-box order crisis triggered by a budget freeze, highlighting concerns about the social safety net.
The end of the low-interest-rate era is putting pressure on banks’ funding and making loans harder to obtain for individuals and businesses. This is having a serious impact on investment strategies, home purchases and business activity.
Tensun (7889-TW) passed the OTC listing review and posted net income of NT$45.87 million in the first half of 2026. Its dual focus on health foods for people and pets has paid off.
Companies mentioned：凱基證券、台新綜合證券、富邦綜合證券
Originalブレント原油価格が100ドルを突破した。米伊衝突の激化と中国の原油買い戻しが主因。高盛は120ドルの可能性を警告しており、地政学的リスクが市場を不安定にしている。
Companies mentioned：高盛
OpenAI released ChatGPT Images 2.5, increasing generation speeds by up to 50%. It added local editing and sketch input features, greatly improving the practical utility of AI image generation.
Companies mentioned：TechRadar、Axios、Manus
健鼎 and 金像電 recorded monthly revenue of more than NT$10 billion in August, raising the possibility of annual revenue reaching NT$100 billion in 2026 amid growing demand for AI servers and memory.
Companies mentioned：臻鼎-KY、欣興電子、Apple、華為、サムスン、Xiaomi
The Wowprime Group recorded revenue of NT$2.52 billion in August, setting records for both monthly and daily sales. Father’s Day sales surpassed Mother’s Day sales for the first time, setting a new record for Taiwan’s food and beverage industry. This reflects the success of the company’s multi-brand strategy and holiday marketing, with implications for the industry as a whole.
Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection has begun mandatory inspections for household chargers rated at 30kW or below, and will expand the requirement to 750kW in 2028. It is also strengthening metrology oversight to protect consumers and ensure fair transactions.
Companies mentioned：大電力研究試験センター、台湾商品検測驗證センター、工研院
鴻華先進 obtained ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO 24089 certifications from DEKRA, meeting international standards for vehicle cybersecurity and OTA update management. This is an important step in strengthening safety in smart EV development.
Companies mentioned：DEKRA
Google Taiwan general manager Lin Ya-fang pointed to the talent gap caused by declining birth rates and stressed the importance of learning agility and cross-cultural management. The issue has significant implications for talent strategies in the technology industry.
Companies mentioned：Google
英諾賽科 has secured the top spot in the global power GaN market with a 31% share, while 英飛凌 has risen to second place. AI data centers and automotive applications are driving a market shift toward high-voltage, high-power technologies.
Companies mentioned：英諾賽科、英飛凌、Power Integrations、ナビタス・セミコンダクター、EPC、TSMC、世界先進、格芯、力積電、サムスン電子、DB HiTek、SK Keyfoundry、ルネサス、オンセミコンダクター、STマイクロエレクトロニクス、ローム、Nexperia
The Taipei Exchange will hold a Virtual Asset Forum on Nov. 11, 2026, to discuss regulation, trading risks and industry challenges. The event supports the government’s policy of making Taiwan an Asian asset management hub and promotes exchanges among government, industry and academia, giving it policy and industry significance.
Companies mentioned：MaiCoin集團、幣託集團、富昇數位股份有限公司、凱基商業銀行
Taiwan stocks rose by more than 442 points at one point on the 9th, led by heavyweight electronics shares, before closing up 0.16%. The three major institutional investors recorded combined net purchases of NT$22.08 billion, while foreign investors posted net purchases of NT$20.924 billion for a fourth consecutive session.
Companies mentioned：台积电
Xiaomi unveiled the 澎程N70/N90, an SUV for families, on September 7. It offers high-end features in the 200,000–300,000 yuan price range, and foreign investors have also issued an across-the-board buy recommendation. This is an important strategic move.
Companies mentioned：摩根士丹利、高盛、花旗、美銀、伯恩斯坦
Originalモルガン・スタンレーの分析によると、AI投資による米国GDP成長への実質貢献は0.42ポイント。基盤整備が中心で、本格的な生産性向上には応用段階の進展が鍵となる。
Companies mentioned：モルガン・スタンレー
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced a plan to buy back U.S. Treasuries, heightening market anxiety. Policy opacity and uncertainty about the scale are concerns.
Companies mentioned：Wrightson ICAP、摩根士丹利、巴克萊
Taiwan stocks opened higher, led by heavyweight electronics shares, but pared gains as heavyweight stocks including 台积电 retreated, ending up 77.58 points and holding above the 47,000-point mark. Analysts advised investors to stay on the sidelines and watch trading volume.
Companies mentioned：台积电、联发科、鸿海、广达、联电、友达、群创、彩晶、大立光、伯特光、玉晶光、联一光、揚明光、亞光、台塑化、国喬、亞聚、台达化、台聚、台苯、华夏、台塑
Snowflake’s CEO said AI is creating a flywheel effect for the company’s business. Strong AI demand drove results above expectations and sent the stock price soaring.
Companies mentioned：Goldman Sachs、Stifel
European countries are moving some of the gold reserves they had deposited in the United States back home or elsewhere in Europe. The moves signal concern over the weaponization of U.S. dollar policy and a push for stronger control of domestic assets, affecting the international structure of trust.
Companies mentioned：ブリンク社、ナショナル・ゴールド・トレーディング・カンパニー、世界金協会、UBSグローバルウェルスマネジメント
Apple has yet to launch the iPhone 18 or its foldable phone, but a scalping rush has already emerged in China, with fees for Hong Kong versions topping 6000 yuan. Experts warn of personal-data leaks and money-laundering risks, while limited initial production could affect the stock price.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Pangu Think Tank、Taobao、Pinduoduo
Chinese memory maker ChangXin Memory Technologies announced mass production of LPDDR6 memory, which is being used in a Xiaomi foldable phone. Its competitiveness internationally has improved in performance and efficiency.
Companies mentioned：小米、TrendForce、Wccftech、三星、SK 海力士、美光
U.S. officials said Chinese AI companies, including DeepSeek and Alibaba, are acquiring technology on a large scale from U.S. models. International tensions are rising as countries seek to protect their technological edge.
Companies mentioned：DeepSeek、阿里巴巴、月之暗面、稀宇科技、階躍星辰、Z.ai、CISA、NSA、FBI
The China Trust Taiwan-Japan-Korea PCB ETF (009828-TW) grew by more than 91% in size in 1 week on the over-the-counter market, reaching NT$6.16 billion and ranking among the top 10 by trading volume. The gains reflect strong market expectations that AI servers will boost the PCB industry.
Companies mentioned：欣興、南電、台光電、台燿、金像電
Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin warned that while Taiwan’s GDP growth is at its highest level in 39 years, the falling labor-force participation rate among women aged 45 and older is casting a shadow over the industry’s future. He stressed that retaining women leaders is key to sustaining the economy.
Companies mentioned：安永聯合會計師事務所、台灣女董事協會
Japanese NAND giant Kioxia is investing more than ¥1 trillion to build a new factory in response to AI demand and competition from Chinese companies. It aims to maintain its market share.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士、長江存儲
Taiwan semiconductor manufacturer Win Semiconductors posted its highest August revenue in 56 months. Expectations have risen ahead of Apple’s new product announcement, sending the stock price sharply higher.
Companies mentioned：Apple
By leveraging an asset-light SaaS model and its ride-hailing ecosystem, Didi has surged to the top in China by charging volume despite ranking 3rd in the number of charging piles. This development symbolizes the industry's shift toward greater efficiency.
Companies mentioned：特来电、星星充电、中国充电联盟、国家电网
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent warned that U.S. national security would collapse if China gained an advantage in AI. There are also claims that Chinese companies are obtaining large amounts of data from U.S. AI models, heightening tensions.
Companies mentioned：Alibaba、DeepSeek、Moonshot AI、Anthropic、Alphabet、Tesla
The joint AI data center venture between Google and Blackstone, the “Braid Project,” is facing delays. The probability of completion has fallen to 50%, highlighting the practical challenges of investing in AI infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、Google、Blackstone、Crusoe、CoreWeave、NVIDIA、JPMorgan Chase
Arm CEO Haas is optimistic that AI will contribute to cancer treatment within his lifetime, but semiconductor supply constraints and social backlash remain challenges.
Companies mentioned：Micron、Qualcomm
Bloomberg reporter Gurman reported the name of Apple's first foldable smartphone, “iPhone Duo,” its starting price of $2000, 2TB of storage, and an October launch. He also mentioned new features for Apple Watch, iPhone 18 Pro, and AirPods 5, which could have a major impact on the industry.
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