Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（77）
Joseph Wu: The First Island Chain has become the front line of China’s expansion; democratic allies should act collectively to deter it Published 2026-09-09 20:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
2026 Taipei Security Dialogue 100 warships Companies mentioned：國防安全研究院、中央社、美國在台協會、日本前海上自衛隊、美國戰爭部
Original
溢泰集團 CEO Lin Yu-chun takes over as chairperson; founder Lin Qingxiong remains a director Published 2026-09-09 20:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
August revenue was NT$1.054 billion Up 11.54% year-on-year Companies mentioned：溢泰集團、溢泰實業
Original
Ministry of Economic Affairs to discuss on the 10th early decommissioning of 2 coal-fired units at Taichung Power Plant; hopes 台中市府 will agree Published 2026-09-09 20:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
New electricity demand is projected to reach 4 million kW by 2035 Total coal consumption required for testing throughout the year is less than 100,000 tons Less than 1% of current coal consumption Companies mentioned：台中電廠、台電、經濟部、台中市府
Original
Drone attack on airport narrowly avoids disaster; German chancellor says Russia had planned it for a long time Published 2026-09-09 20:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Russia spent months planning the operation Companies mentioned：Friedrich Merz、Leipzig-Halle Airport、AfD、Saxony-Anhalt、Russia
Original
Original 貨櫃三雄8月營收年增近5至6成 提前備貨挹注9月需求 Published 2026-09-09 20:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
長榮海運’s consolidated revenue in August was NT$48.986 billion Up 48.64% year-on-year Consolidated revenue for the first 8 months was NT$288.737 billion Up 9.78% year-on-year 陽明’s August revenue was NT$21.611 billion Up 3.72% month-on-month Up 56.17% year-on-year Revenue for the first 8 months was NT$127.031 billion Up 11.93% year-on-year 萬海’s consolidated revenue in August was NT$19.2 billion Up 3.01% month-on-month Up 65.59% year-on-year Revenue for the first 8 months was NT$114.381 billion Up 19.2% year-on-year Companies mentioned：長榮海運、陽明、萬海
Original
U18 Asian Championship: Hu Chen-rui leads off for the first time on 台灣隊, aiming to make an impact with his speed Published 2026-09-09 20:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
First 2 games of the preliminary round 6 at-bats in total 2 hits Issued 1 walk. Batting average of 3-cheng-33 On-base percentage of 4-cheng-29 Scored the first run Companies mentioned：台灣隊、新加坡隊、穀保家商、中信兄弟隊
Original
Coremax’s Vietnam plant targets materials for power batteries; major customers expected to complete certification in the first half of next year Published 2026-09-09 20:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Materials for power batteries account for 71% Specialty chemicals, including electronic-grade sulfuric acid, account for 12% Oxidation catalysts account for 10% Fertilizers account for about 4% Other products account for about 3% 4 tenths of the designed capacity for power battery materials is at the Vietnam plant 6 tenths is at the Taiwan plant Companies mentioned：康普材料科技、日本、歐洲、韓國
Original
Environmental review of Changhua Erlin Science Park remains unresolved; vote calls for revisions before resubmission to the full committee Published 2026-09-09 20:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Covers about 352 hectares The Erlin Central Taiwan Science Park plan includes 344 hectares of land The occupancy rate is currently only about 3 tenths 12 environmental review committee members attended in person Proposal A received 6 votes Proposal B received 5 votes There was also 1 invalid ballot Companies mentioned：彰化縣政府、台糖
Original
Original 男排亞錦賽台灣惜敗泰國 第7種子闖8強 Published 2026-09-09 19:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Lost 2-3 after surrendering the lead Wen Yi-kai scored 18 points Lu Jiangyao-kai and Tsai Pei-chang each scored 14 points Li Yuan contributed 11 points Companies mentioned：台灣隊、泰國隊、韓國、卡達
Original
艾克爾 adds a second phase to its advanced packaging and testing facility in Arizona; investment rises to US$12 billion Published 2026-09-09 19:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
33,000 square meters of cleanroom capacity An additional 60,000 square meters The entire campus will have about 93,000 square meters of cleanroom space The 170-acre campus in Arizona The site will have more than 3,500 employees based in Arizona A multi-year agreement valued at US$1.5 billion (about NT$48.5 billion) Companies mentioned：艾克爾、Amkor、台積電、輝達、NVIDIA、蘋果、Apple
Original
Original 帛琉大使呈遞到任國書 賴總統：深化合作共創繁榮 Published 2026-09-09 19:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Original 帛台友誼可追溯至1984年台灣派遣技術團赴帛琉 The 2 countries formally established diplomatic relations in 1999 Companies mentioned：帛琉、台灣、太平洋島國論壇、聯合國大會、世界衛生大會（WHA）、印太區域、帛琉共和國、台灣全球健康福祉論壇
Original
More merchant ships attacked near the Strait of Hormuz; several vessels lose the ability to operate Published 2026-09-09 19:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
24 nautical miles from Port Rashid in the United Arab Emirates 美軍中央司令部 forces destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers yesterday 伊朗革命衛隊 said today that it had attacked 2 U.S. vessels and 8 oil tankers in the Persian Gulf in retaliation for U.S. attacks on Iranian tankers. Companies mentioned：UKMTO、英國皇家海軍、路透社、美軍中央司令部、伊朗革命衛隊
Original
Original 新北捷運補助遭減列 李四川籲蘇巧慧爭取地方權益 Published 2026-09-09 19:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
The central government cut NT$5.41 billion from next year's subsidies for New Taipei City's MRT construction. Original 交通部清楚說明，116年編列補助地方捷運建設經費達499億元 Companies mentioned：新北捷運、國民黨、民進黨、中央社、交通部、民眾黨
Original
Kindergarten shooting in Thailand’s 春武里府; suspect kills a teacher Published 2026-09-09 19:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
44 children and 3 teachers were safely evacuated from the scene The incident left 9 people dead in total Including the 14-year-old gunman Companies mentioned：春武里府、暖武里府、美聯社、中央社
Original
Fearing uncontrolled AI could wipe out humanity, top Anthropic researcher resigns Published 2026-09-09 19:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Coxon, now 27 Target valuation as high as US$2 trillion Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI
Original
Container truck driver forgets to remove pin; Keelung Port crane lifts container and truck with driver inside, but no one is hurt Published 2026-09-09 19:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
The driver failed to remove the pin as required, causing the container and truck to be lifted together Companies mentioned：Facebook、基隆港務分公司
Original
Original 宴請日本維新會訪團 江啟臣感謝推動台日各領域交流 Published 2026-09-09 19:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Local governments in Taiwan and Japan have established about 170 sister-city or friendship-city ties Companies mentioned：日本維新會、立法院、台中市、大阪、關西地區、亞洲太平洋國會議員聯合會、世界衛生大會、跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定
Original
Wanted fugitive found at Budai Port while trying to board a boat to Penghu; Coast Guard and police make arrest Published 2026-09-09 19:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Companies mentioned：海巡署、嘉義縣警察局、台中地方檢察署
Original
33-year-old Huang Hsiang-ting takes on South Korea’s women’s pro basketball league, joking that she is the oldest rookie playing overseas Published 2026-09-09 19:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
180 centimeters tall She has spent 15 years there Suffered a serious left knee cruciate ligament injury in 2023 Companies mentioned：名古屋亞運、超級女子籃球聯賽、WSBL、中華電信女籃、WKBL、仁川新韓銀行S-Birds、新韓銀行S-Birds
Original
U18 Asian Championship: Japanese left-hander 前田侑大 takes the mound, bringing more heat in the second round Published 2026-09-09 19:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
More than 150 km/h A pitch clocked at 156 km/h Top speed of about 148 km/h Companies mentioned：前田侑大、岡田龍生、富山、日本職棒、韓國隊、台灣隊、劉任右、河弦丞
Original
Original 秀林鄉長王玫瑰夫妻涉賄羈押禁見 花縣府將派代 Published 2026-09-09 19:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
The 2 candidates Wang Meigui and Hu Zhimin Companies mentioned：小太陽關懷協會、小太陽基金會、中國國民黨
Original
Work begins on Section 2 of 東豐快速道路; Lu Shiow-yen, Chiang Chi-chen and Ho Hsin-chun appear together Published 2026-09-09 19:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
More than NT$11 billion in central government subsidies 東豐快速道路 has a total budget of nearly NT$20 billion The main project is 9.6 kilometers long Total cost of about NT$4.5 billion Construction period of 39 months Companies mentioned：東豐快速道路、台中市、立法院、民進黨、內政部、行政院、台中市建設局
Original
Britain sanctions Israel over alleged ethnic cleansing, sending ties between the 2 countries to their lowest point in decades Published 2026-09-09 19:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
12 countries, including France and Canada, announced sanctions Companies mentioned：The Guardian、BBC News
Original
Taipei expands inspections of school cafeterias serving hot meals; 大同高中國中部 has 4 hygiene violations Published 2026-09-09 19:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
大同高中國中部 found to have 4 hygiene violations The other 6 schools, including 成淵高中國中部, 市立北市大附中國中部, 市立中崙高中國中部, 市立萬芳高中國中部, 國立師大附中國中部 and 國立台灣戲曲學院國中部, were found to be in compliance 5 hygiene violations at the original vendor announced on the 8th A fine of NT$60,000 to NT$200 million will be imposed for violations of the Food Safety and Sanitation Act After 87 ninth-grade students ate meals from the school's hot-food cafeteria around noon on the 7th Companies mentioned：大同高中國中部、連大莊企業有限公司、成淵高中國中部、市立北市大附中國中部、市立中崙高中國中部、市立萬芳高中國中部、國立師大附中國中部、國立台灣戲曲學院國中部
Original
Executive Yuan: Annual subsidy for users of residential care institutions to rise to a maximum of NT$180,000 Published 2026-09-09 19:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Up to NT$120,000 per person per year Monthly subsidy of NT$10,000 Increased to NT$15,000 Subsidy of up to NT$60,000 per person per year Applications for the subsidy open on the 14th Retroactive to January this year Those staying more than 180 days will receive payment for the full year Companies mentioned：行政院、衛福部、中央社、民進黨、台北市長
Original
Rising tensions in the Middle East fuel inflation concerns; Asian stocks mixed Published 2026-09-09 19:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Brent crude hit a high of US$100.19 per barrel West Texas Intermediate crude headed toward US$95 for the first time since June Japan's benchmark Nikkei index closed down 0.2% today at 65142.78 points Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closed down 0.2% at 25274.96 points The Shanghai Composite Index closed up 0.3% at 3951.51 points Companies mentioned：聯邦準備理事會、歐洲中央銀行、FOREX.com
Original
Beijing repeats old claims; 陸委會: UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 makes no mention of Taiwan Published 2026-09-09 19:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 26th 聯合國大會 Companies mentioned：中國大陸國台辦、陸委會、聯合國大會、中華人民共和國
Original
台中國際動漫博覽會 opens on 9/17, inviting anime fans to come and eat Published 2026-09-09 19:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
The call for submissions attracted 275 entries Companies mentioned：台中國際動漫博覽會、中華一番、台中市政府、新聞局
Original
Beijing says "one country, two systems" is the best solution; 陸委會: 8 tenths of Taiwan's people oppose it Published 2026-09-09 19:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
8 tenths of Taiwan's people oppose "one country, two systems" 81.2% of Taiwan's people reject the Chinese Communist Party's "one country, two systems" proposal 1086 valid samples Margin of sampling error: ±2.97% Companies mentioned：陸委會、國立彰化師範大學、政治大學選舉研究中心
Original
詹子萱 travels to Ethiopia for charity work, shocked to see infant remains firsthand Published 2026-09-09 19:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
A nearly 2-week outreach trip "Sponsor 1000 girls" She has to make at least 3 trips a day Companies mentioned：台湾世界展望会、Mingi
Original
DeepSeek preparing for IPO, set to release V4.1 Flash model Published 2026-09-09 19:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
DeepSeek plans to officially release the V4.1 Flash model around September 10 Companies mentioned：DeepSeek、中信证券、月之暗面、阿里巴巴、MiniMax、阶躍星辰、StepFun
Original
基隆 steps up efforts to prevent child mistreatment; 兒少特偵隊 conducts first inspections at 2 kindergartens Published 2026-09-09 19:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
First inspection of 2 kindergartens Inspections focus on 5 key areas Companies mentioned：基隆市政府、兒少特偵隊、仁愛區公立幼兒園、信義區準公幼
Original
緯創 posts record monthly revenue of NT$4600億 in August, expands manufacturing footprint in the US and Vietnam Published 2026-09-09 19:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Consolidated revenue in August was about NT$4600.65億元 Up 49.3% month on month Up 1.66 times year on year Consolidated revenue for the first 8 months of this year totaled NT$2.51 trillion Up 98.9% year on year Injects US$150 million in capital into its US subsidiary About NT$4.72 billion Spending no more than US$59.05 million Laptop shipments totaled 1.4 million units Desktop computer shipments totaled 500,000 units Monitor shipments totaled 750,000 units Within a limit of no more than US$146 million Within a limit of US$15.05 million Companies mentioned：緯創、Wistron InfoComm (USA) Corporation、Wistron InfoComm (Vietnam) Co., Ltd、SMS Infocomm Corporation、元大證券
Original
Poor sea conditions may halt vessel service; Matsu Juguang Starlight Night Run canceled Published 2026-09-09 19:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Originally scheduled for the afternoon of the 12th Applications accepted starting on the 10th Until 5 p.m. on the 17th 0800-271-637 05-236-5187 Companies mentioned：连江县政府、交通旅遊局、交通部氣象署
Original
AI and PC demand remain strong; 華碩's August revenue of NT$949億 ranks second-highest on record Published 2026-09-09 19:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Group consolidated revenue in August was about NT$949.56億元 Up 12.9% month on month Up 51.2% year on year Group consolidated revenue for the first 8 months of this year exceeded NT$6451億元 Up 42.3% year over year Raises its full-year server revenue growth target to at least 150%, from the previous forecast of 100% Companies mentioned：華碩
Original
Hsinchu City bus drivers experience using wheelchairs, rehearse accessibility and sexual harassment response procedures Published 2026-09-09 19:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
The share of low-floor accessible buses has risen from 20% in year 112 to more than 60% currently Companies mentioned：新竹客運、國光客運、金牌客運、科技之星、苗栗客運
Original
劉世芳 visits Chiayi County to promote religious policy, urges people to register before traveling to China for their safety Published 2026-09-09 19:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Met and spoke with more than 200 representatives of religious groups Companies mentioned：內政部、嘉義縣政府、大陸委員會
Original
South Korea's science ministry pours in more than 100 billion won to develop homegrown advanced AI models Published 2026-09-09 19:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
韓國科學技術情報通信部 plans to invest 4.7 trillion won About NT$110 billion Within a total AI budget of 9.4 trillion won Companies mentioned：韓國科學技術情報通信部、韓聯社
Original
Original 對美出超創高、對韓入超破紀錄 財政部：與台灣為半導體鐵三角 Published 2026-09-09 19:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Trade surplus with 美國 reached US$140.7 billion in the first 8 months of this year Trade deficit with 南韓 totaled US$42.2 billion in the first 8 months August exports: US$82.4 billion. Imports totaled US$60.1 billion Trade surplus of US$22.3 billion Totaled US$136.9 billion in the first 8 months of this year Trade surplus with 東協 reached US$44.7 billion A gap of just US$9.3 billion Mainly due to a US$40.3 billion memory-chip trade deficit Exports to 中國大陸 and 香港 totaled US$21.15 billion Up US$5.97 billion from the same period last year Exports to 日本 totaled US$3.66 billion Up US$890 million from the same period last year Exports to the US totaled US$23.67 billion Companies mentioned：財政部、台灣、美國、南韓、東協、中國大陸、香港、日本、歐洲、愛爾蘭、匈牙利、法國
Original
民進黨 moves its mobile Central Standing Committee meeting to Nantou; 温世政 outlines governance vision Published 2026-09-09 19:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Original 南投人口從50多萬人降至46萬多人 Local and central government childbirth subsidies raised from NT$100,000 to a combined NT$120,000 Monthly childcare allowance increased by NT$2,000 Original 南投縣政府擬在名間鄉蓋垃圾焚化爐引爭議，温世政說，全縣1天產生約259公噸垃圾 Companies mentioned：民進黨、南投縣政府
Original
國家公園署 and Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital partner to build a mountain-and-coast health and safety network Published 2026-09-09 19:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：國家公園署、高雄榮民總醫院
Original
Retired US general: Porcupine strategy turns Taiwan's geographic advantages into deterrence Published 2026-09-09 19:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
In 1996, he was a rear admiral in the Navy Leading a battle group made up of 2 aircraft carriers Companies mentioned：施明德基金會、史丹佛大學胡佛研究所
Original
Tainan City Government brings 8 businesses to 德國法蘭克福汽車零配件展 Published 2026-09-09 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Bringing together 8 businesses in auto parts, automotive electronics and repair equipment 2026 德國法蘭克福汽車零配件展 During the exhibition (8 to 12 in German local time) Companies mentioned：台南市政府、台南市政府經濟發展局、德國法蘭克福汽車零配件展
Original
Yen leads gains among Asian currencies; Taiwan dollar rises for 4th straight session to a more than 3-month high Published 2026-09-09 18:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
The Taiwan dollar closed at NT$31.505 against the U.S. dollar today Combined trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets narrowed to US$2.0295 billion International oil prices break above US$100 per barrel Closed up 77.58 points Closed at 47183.36 points Foreign investors have been net buyers for 4 straight sessions, adding another NT$20.924 billion today The U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.24% today The yen continued to lead gains among Asian currencies, surging 0.46% The South Korean won also posted a sharp gain, rising 0.63% The Taiwan dollar appreciated 0.1% The Chinese yuan edged up 0.05% Companies mentioned：美國聯準會
Original
財政部: Confident about exports in the second half; record exports in Q3 and Q4 virtually assured Published 2026-09-09 18:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
August exports: US$82.4 billion. Imports totaled US$60.1 billion Trade surplus of US$22.3 billion Exports totaled US$574.34 billion in the first 8 months of this year Cumulative imports in the first 8 months totaled NT$437.43 billion Exports are projected to reach US$903.6 billion for the full year Average monthly exports in Q4 are expected to top US$83 billion September exports need only slightly exceed US$63.23 billion September exports are expected to range from US$77 billion to US$80.3 billion The year-on-year growth rate is expected to range from 42% to 48% Exports are projected to average US$82.3 billion over the next 4 months Companies mentioned：財政部、行政院主計總處
Original
文曄 August revenue rises 98% year on year to NT$198.3 billion, second-highest on record Published 2026-09-09 18:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Electronic component distributor 文曄 today reported August revenue of NT$198.383 billion Up 8.5% month on month Up sharply by 98.21% from the same period last year The record high of NT$211.019 billion set in April this year 文曄 reported revenue of NT$1.4663 trillion in the first 8 months of this year The year-on-year growth rate reached 1.09 times Last year's record full-year revenue of NT$1.1779 trillion Companies mentioned：文曄、Future
Original
Beware of “vote for me” scams: reports of LINE account theft surged 97% in August Published 2026-09-09 18:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
A sharp 97% increase from July Companies mentioned：LINE、Apple、Google
Original
Rejecting the “Thucydides Trap” analogy, Xu Chenggang says 中國 is an aggressively expansionist authoritarian system Published 2026-09-09 18:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Original 今年5月在北京與美國總統川普（Donald Trump）會晤時 Companies mentioned：中國、華爾街日報、哈佛大學、中共
Original
蘋果 to unveil new models; Chinese market watching how pricing could affect competition Published 2026-09-09 18:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Price increases range from 200 yuan to 1,000 yuan Prices for models with the same configuration are up more than 20% from the same period in 2025 All have set prices above 10,000 yuan 華為's Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design tri-fold phone starts at 19,999 yuan Fees for purchasing on customers' behalf typically range from 500 yuan to 700 yuan Companies mentioned：蘋果、Apple、華為、小米、集邦科技、TrendForce
Original
August exports reach US$82.4 billion, marking 34 straight months of growth and matching the longest upturn on record Published 2026-09-09 18:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
August exports: US$82.4 billion. The year-on-year increase reached 41% Positive growth for the 34th consecutive month Imports totaled US$60.1 billion Year-on-year growth rates were 41% and 44.3%, respectively August trade surplus reached US$22.3 billion Up US$5.52 billion from the same month last year Electronics and information and communications products grew 49.3% year on year Non-electronics and information and communications products grew 16.3% year on year August exports of electronic components totaled US$32.22 billion Up 58% year on year August exports of information, communications and audiovisual products totaled US$33.1 billion Up 41.8% year over year. Exports of information, communications and audiovisual products reached US$251.84 billion in the first 8 months Mineral products rose 70.2% year on year Original
Responding to online shopping pressure, Taichung's 天津路服飾商圈 holds a clothesline festival and adopts AI to drive transformation Published 2026-09-09 18:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
At its peak, the area had more than 300 clothing businesses Now only just over 200 remain “200-yuan timed bag-stuffing challenge” Companies mentioned：台中市政府經濟發展局、天津路服飾商圈、天津路服飾商圈管委會、經濟部商業發展署
Original
博恩 nominated again for Golden Bell radio awards; nervous 2 years ago, ready this year Published 2026-09-09 18:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
The 61st Golden Bell Awards for Broadcasting Companies mentioned：博恩、Joeman、簡劭瑜、妞妞、羅亦娌、朱皮、阿儒、出發吧！鱻魚練習生、音樂大亂鬥
Original
Taichung public daycare center delays admissions because it is not registered; Green Party councilors call it outrageous Published 2026-09-09 18:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
The project had a total budget of more than NT$800 million The Shengping public daycare center in the West District can accommodate 80 infants and toddlers Companies mentioned：台中市、民進黨、美國在台協會（AIT）
Original
Teodoro tells China it should be ashamed; Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs: We respect freedom of speech Published 2026-09-09 18:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
The 2016 South China Sea arbitration case 2013 Companies mentioned：フィリピン、中国、韓国、常設仲裁法院、ABS-CBN、馬尼拉時報、韓聯社、X
Original
New Taipei says MRT construction subsidies were cut by NT$5.4 billion; 交通部 says the reduction was not substantial Published 2026-09-09 18:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
New Taipei says the central government cut NT$5.41 billion from next year's MRT construction subsidies Routes within New Taipei submitted for NT$18.724 billion Approved funding accounted for 85.5% 行政院 approved NT$49.9 billion in local MRT construction subsidies for fiscal year 116 交通部's budget for local MRT projects next year is 5.6 times this year's amount 台北市: 91.8% Companies mentioned：新北市、國民黨、交通部、行政院、台北市、基隆市
Original
Restoration of Rome's 圖拉真浴場 completed; rare, monumental frescoes see daylight again Published 2026-09-09 18:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Restoration of Rome's 圖拉真浴場 has been completed, bringing rare ancient Roman frescoes and mosaics back to light. The government is offering visits by limited-capacity reservation to showcase the outstanding artistry and technology of ancient Rome.
Facts
A monumental fresco covering 10 square meters A maximum of 15 people per session Companies mentioned：圖拉真浴場、大馬士革的阿波羅多洛
Original
Northeast monsoon brings slightly cooler weather, with lows around 22 degrees Published 2026-09-09 18:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Lows will be around 22 to 23 degrees Highs will range from 28 to 32 degrees Lows will be around 25 to 26 degrees Highs will range from 30 to 32 degrees Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
Original
Kaohsiung launches evaluations of 400 special pet businesses in September; permits revoked after 2 consecutive C-grade ratings Published 2026-09-09 18:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
About 400 licensed special pet businesses operate across the city An estimated 190,000 pet dogs About 180,000 pet cats Companies mentioned：高雄市動物保護處、高雄市農業局
Original
Cheng Li-wun: Nuclear power is the most reliable option to stabilize prices and ensure power for industry Published 2026-09-09 18:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Original 8成的經濟成果集中在科技產業 Original 僅2成人口可分享到這個巨額紅利 Prices have surged for 4 consecutive months Companies mentioned：國民黨、台積電、輝達
Original
聖暉 and 朋億 post record August revenue for the same period; 銳澤 hits an all-time high Published 2026-09-09 18:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
聖暉 reported unaudited August revenue of NT$4.88 billion Up 26% month on month Up 45% year on year 朋億 reported unaudited August revenue of NT$1.691 billion Up 30.8% month on month Up 186.82% year on year 銳澤 reported unaudited August revenue of NT$369 million Year-on-year increase of 83.26% Companies mentioned：聖暉、朋億、銳澤
Original
To address risks of economic coercion, Taiwan’s deputy representative to the Philippines says Taiwan can leverage its strengths to bolster supply chain resilience Published 2026-09-09 18:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
China has weaponized trade since the late 1990s Companies mentioned：CSIS、菲律賓外交部、RSIS
Original
Trajan’s Baths in ancient Rome open to visitors on 9/12, with groups limited to 15 people Published 2026-09-09 18:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Trajan’s Baths in Rome will open to the public for the first time on Sept. 12, displaying precious ancient Roman frescoes and mosaics. With restoration work underway, visits in September will be limited to weekends and subject to capacity limits.
Original
Philippines coach hopes for close game against Taiwan in U18 Asian Championship Super Round Published 2026-09-09 18:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Philippines U18 baseball team advanced to the Asian Championship Super Round as the second-place team in Group A. Coach Orillana hopes the players will give it their all at the Taipei Dome and fight for a top-3 finish.
Facts
The Philippines went 2-1 in the preliminary round of the U18 Asian Baseball Championship. The Philippines advanced to the Super Round as the second-place team in Group A. The Asian Championship’s four-team Super Round and finals will be held at the Taipei Dome. The Philippines finished 4th in the previous Asian Championship. The Philippines’ head coach, Orillana, is aiming for a podium finish and a top-3 spot this year. Original
ASEAN News Brief, Sept. 9, 2026 Published 2026-09-09 18:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Original 寮國龍坡邦省2026年上半年經濟成長3.9% Original 今年前6個月，龍坡邦省觀光客人數略超過100萬人次 Down 884,775 visits from the same period in 2025 The overall economy continued to grow, reaching 11.67 trillion kip About NT$16.3 billion The banking sector’s nonperforming loan ratio rose to 3.35% Compared with 3.29% in June Companies mentioned：越共、俄羅斯、寮國、龍坡邦省、新加坡、菲律賓、菲律賓中央銀行、BSP、商業天地、BusinessWorld、緬甸、緬甸稻米聯合會、MRF、DENKO Trading、馬來西亞、泰國、泰國觀光與體育部、蘇拉薩、財政部、艾尼提、柬埔寨、柬埔寨商業部、印尼、印尼飯店與餐廳協會、Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association、雅加達環球報、Jakarta Globe
Original
More than half of Panama’s lawmakers join pro-Taiwan group; Lin Chia-lung hopes to deepen cooperation and exchanges Published 2026-09-09 18:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Panama’s National Assembly has formed a pro-Taiwan group, with 45 lawmakers joining. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung congratulated the group in a video message and said he looked forward to deepening parliamentary diplomacy and cooperation between Taiwan and Panama.
Facts
The pro-Taiwan group in Panama’s National Assembly was officially established on the 8th, with 45 lawmakers joining. Original 巴拿馬國會友台小組人數超過全體議員的6成。 The pro-Taiwan group in Panama’s National Assembly includes members from all major political parties in the country. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung was invited to record a video congratulating the group on its establishment. More than 20 Panamanian lawmakers have visited Taiwan over the past six months. Original
foodpanda: Costs have risen 32% since delivery law took effect; price hikes are a last resort Published 2026-09-09 18:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The delivery law has increased foodpanda’s operating costs by 32% and extended consumer wait times by 30%. The platform said it will respond by optimizing its technology, with price hikes as a last resort.
Original
Giant tumor consumed half an eye; Taipei Veterans General Hospital saves eyeball in complex surgery Published 2026-09-09 17:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台北榮總 successfully performed an extremely rare, complex eye surgery, removing a giant choroidal melanoma while preserving the patient’s eyeball and vision.
Companies mentioned：台北榮總
Original
宜蘭縣政府 establishes sports department, sets 3 visions to advance athletics Published 2026-09-09 17:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Companies mentioned：宜蘭縣政府、宜蘭縣議會、宜蘭縣體育總會
Original
KMT says Trump accused Taiwan of funding anti-Trump think tank; 外交部: Regrets deliberate distortion Published 2026-09-09 17:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：國民黨、美國進步中心、CAP、台灣駐美代表處、民進黨、民主黨、白宮、國安會、外交部
Original
Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei: Never harbor illusions about the Chinese Communist Party; Japan and Taiwan must have strong defense capabilities Published 2026-09-09 17:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
The First Island Chain must be reunderstood as a “single theater” Companies mentioned：台積電
Original
Childcare carries occasional risks; Tainan City Government urges parents to verify legality before entrusting children to providers Published 2026-09-09 17:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Companies mentioned：台南市政府、中央社、衛生福利部社會及家庭署、台南市4區居家托育服務中心
Original
Weng Chi-hui receives honorary doctorate from 台東大學, discusses AI-driven biomedical innovation Published 2026-09-09 17:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Analyzed 15 million coronavirus spike protein sequences Companies mentioned：台東大學、中央研究院、國立台灣大學、麻省理工學院
Original
30+ universities hold joint opening ceremony; “Auntie Chat” shares her experiences Published 2026-09-09 17:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Education’s “30+ University” program encourages lifelong learning for adults aged 30 and older. A joint opening ceremony was held on the 9th, with 60 schools from across Taiwan taking part and showcasing achievements in supporting career transitions and personal aspirations.
Original
Central Taiwan Science Park joins 5 companies to showcase cross-sector AI applications and create new momentum for industry Published 2026-09-09 17:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Taiwan Science Park Administration joined 5 companies to present cross-sector AI solutions spanning computing power, manufacturing and health. 台積電’s Phase 2 project at the park is progressing smoothly, with the P1 plant expected to begin trial production next year.
Companies mentioned：是方電訊、超數科技、豪力輝工業、梃富公司、興友科技、台積電
Original
Original 新北聯醫前主任貪污判6年未入監 具保人10萬沒入確定 Published 2026-09-09 17:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Sentenced to 6 years in prison Guarantor’s 100,000 The full 200,000 was forfeited Companies mentioned：新北聯醫、新北地檢署、桃園地方法院、台灣高等法院、台北縣立醫院
Original
Taipei tests 104 samples of unpackaged drinks and frozen treats; 9 still violate rules on retesting and will be fined Published 2026-09-09 17:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
104 samples of unpackaged drinks and frozen treats Noncompliance rate of 7.9% Fines of more than NT$30,000 and up to NT$3 million Initial testing found 29 drinks and frozen treats that failed to meet requirements Retesting found 10 drinks or frozen treats that still failed to meet requirements Companies mentioned：台北市衛生局
Original
Japan’s opposition party Chudo formally decides to split, just 8 months after its founding Published 2026-09-09 17:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：中道改革聯合、立憲民主黨、公明黨、日本放送協會、TBS電視台
Original