# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-09 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 172 items from 4 sources; Japan, 110 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## TBSラジオ『CITY CHILL CLUB』特別編“二人目のジャイアン SPECIAL” 9/29(火)に放送決定！

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002277.000003392.html
- anchor: #n2609079
- Companies mentioned: TBSラジオ、二人目のジャイアン、DOES、REAL AKIBA BOYZ、ESPICE、BanG Dream!プロジェクト、Morfonica、ClariS、リスアニ！

Facts:
- 二人目のジャイアン marks its 15th anniversary
- Marking its 15th anniversary in 2026
- Broadcast from 27:00 to 29:00
- Formed in Fukuoka in 2003
- Made its major-label debut in 2006
- Restarted activities in 2020
- Took up singing as well after an injury in 2024

## The long-awaited original album, their first in about 3 years and 4 months! A special program on Kazuyoshi Saito's “日常Days”! A rare track-by-track introduction in his own words!

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002559.000002929.html
- anchor: #n2609078
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースシャワーネットワーク、スペースシャワーTV

Facts:
- About 3 years and 4 months
- 23rd full-length album
- 11 songs in total
- 32 performances in 28 cities

## エモーショナル・テクノロジーズの感情解析AI「KDE」、米Robutlerにエージェント搭載

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:59:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000134414.html
- anchor: #n2608993
- Companies mentioned: エモーショナル・テクノロジーズ、Robutler、Robutler Corporation、ジェトロ、YouTube、Claude、ChatGPT、Codex

Facts:
- Global public beta availability began on Aug. 11, 2026 (U.S. time)
- Japan-developed emotion-analysis technology established through more than 10 years of industry-academia collaborative research

## Crowdfunding starts tomorrow, Sept. 10! Holding a “showcase and charity bazaar” and making a video to send encouragement and support to Gaza! By KNIT4GAZA実行委員会 (within パレスチナ子どものキャンペーン)

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:58:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000109005.html
- anchor: #n2608994
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人パレスチナ子どものキャンペーン、KNIT4GAZA実行委員会

Facts:
- Target amount: 400,000 yen
- Approximately 4,500 pieces
- More than 1,000 works

## AI monitoring system and security robot field trials launch for the first time at a ward office in one of Tokyo's 23 wards!

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:58:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000165139.html
- anchor: #n2608995
- Companies mentioned: 豊島区、Osaka Metro、SEQSENSE株式会社、株式会社アイリスロボティクス

Facts:
- On Wednesday, Sept. 9, Reiwa 8
- Tuesday, Dec. 8

## Exhibiting at the 2026 Intellectual Property and Information Fair & Conference! Introducing the new features of the intellectual property AI agent “MCP server” and AI Samurai ONE!

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:57:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000306.000021559.html
- anchor: #n2608996
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AI Samurai、OpenAI社、Anthropic社、Google社、トヨタテクニカルディベロップメント株式会社、富士フイルム知的財産本部、弁理士法人白坂、ビッグデータ解析企業、大阪大学、北陸先端科学技術大学院大学、特許庁

Facts:
- 2026 Intellectual Property and Information Fair & Conference
- September 16 (Wednesday)–18 (Friday), 2026
- More than 15,000 visitors attended
- Capacity: 150 companies
- 1社あたり10ID
- Application deadline: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026

## With “Toward dancing, dyeing and celebration” as its concept, “染舞（SEMBU）” begins full-scale operations in Sept. 2026

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:46:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000189835.html
- anchor: #n2609136
- Companies mentioned: 染舞株式会社、SEMBU Inc.、高麗屋

Facts:
- Has performed on stage in the kabuki world for about 10 years
- 染舞株式会社 established in 2025

## 湘南美容クリニック、最新IPL機器「ステラ M22 XPL（Stellar M22 XPL）」を日本初導入

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:45:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000165112.html
- anchor: #n2608997
- Companies mentioned: 湘南美容クリニック、SBCメディカルグループ株式会社

Facts:
- 湘南美容クリニック will begin offering the service at its Shinjuku Main Clinic on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
- ¥7,800
- 12,800 yen
- 47,800 yen
- 10,800 yen
- ¥18,800
- 49,800 yen
- 70,000 yen

## Draw happiness and change your future with precise moon-sign analysis! Launch of a fortune-telling content service overseen by 月華

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000794.000005725.html
- anchor: #n2608998
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ザッパラス、株式会社cocoloni、株式会社レンサ、月華

Facts:
- Has worked as a Western astrologer for more than 20 years※
- Price: 1,320 yen and up (tax included)
- A total of 288 popular fortune tellers
- More than 13,000 fortune-telling menus (1) are now available

## 神戸ファストジャイロ returns this year for a dinner buffet event at ホテルオークラ神戸! Meet the players and enter a raffle to win autographed merchandise

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:23:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000127012.html
- anchor: #n2608925
- Companies mentioned: 神戸ファストジャイロ、ホテルオークラ神戸、早駒運輸株式会社

Facts:
- ・Adults: 8,000 yen
- ・Elementary school students: 4,000 yen
- ・Young children (ages 4 and up): 2,500 yen
- ※Players from 神戸ファストジャイロ are scheduled to appear around 18:45

## Joseph Wu: The First Island Chain has become the front line of China’s expansion; democratic allies should act collectively to deter it

- Published: 2026-09-09T20:48:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090306.aspx
- anchor: #n2609562
- 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

Facts:
- 2026 Taipei Security Dialogue
- 100 warships

## 溢泰集團 CEO Lin Yu-chun takes over as chairperson; founder Lin Qingxiong remains a director

- Published: 2026-09-09T20:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090305.aspx
- anchor: #n2609563
- Companies mentioned: 溢泰集團、溢泰實業

Facts:
- August revenue was NT$1.054 billion
- Up 11.54% year-on-year

## 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: 2026-09-09T20:33:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090304.aspx
- anchor: #n2609559
- Companies mentioned: 台中電廠、台電、經濟部、台中市府

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

## Drone attack on airport narrowly avoids disaster; German chancellor says Russia had planned it for a long time

- Published: 2026-09-09T20:24:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090303.aspx
- anchor: #n2609558
- Companies mentioned: Friedrich Merz、Leipzig-Halle Airport、AfD、Saxony-Anhalt、Russia

Facts:
- Russia spent months planning the operation

## 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: 2026-09-09T20:16:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090302.aspx
- anchor: #n2609554
- Companies mentioned: 長榮海運、陽明、萬海

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

## 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: 2026-09-09T20:14:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609090301.aspx
- anchor: #n2609551
- Companies mentioned: 台灣隊、新加坡隊、穀保家商、中信兄弟隊

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

## Coremax’s Vietnam plant targets materials for power batteries; major customers expected to complete certification in the first half of next year

- Published: 2026-09-09T20:12:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090300.aspx
- anchor: #n2609552
- Companies mentioned: 康普材料科技、日本、歐洲、韓國

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

## Environmental review of Changhua Erlin Science Park remains unresolved; vote calls for revisions before resubmission to the full committee

- Published: 2026-09-09T20:04:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609090299.aspx
- anchor: #n2609546
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣政府、台糖

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

## 男排亞錦賽台灣惜敗泰國 第7種子闖8強

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:59:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609090298.aspx
- anchor: #n2609542
- Companies mentioned: 台灣隊、泰國隊、韓國、卡達

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

## 艾克爾 adds a second phase to its advanced packaging and testing facility in Arizona; investment rises to US$12 billion

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:58:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090297.aspx
- anchor: #n2609480
- Companies mentioned: 艾克爾、Amkor、台積電、輝達、NVIDIA、蘋果、Apple

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)

## 帛琉大使呈遞到任國書 賴總統：深化合作共創繁榮

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:58:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090296.aspx
- anchor: #n2609481
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## More merchant ships attacked near the Strait of Hormuz; several vessels lose the ability to operate

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:52:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090295.aspx
- anchor: #n2609410
- 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

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.

## 新北捷運補助遭減列 李四川籲蘇巧慧爭取地方權益

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:48:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090294.aspx
- anchor: #n2609411
- Companies mentioned: 新北捷運、國民黨、民進黨、中央社、交通部、民眾黨

Facts:
- The central government cut NT$5.41 billion from next year's subsidies for New Taipei City's MRT construction.
- 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

## Kindergarten shooting in Thailand’s 春武里府; suspect kills a teacher

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:47:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090293.aspx
- anchor: #n2609412
- Companies mentioned: 春武里府、暖武里府、美聯社、中央社

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

## Fearing uncontrolled AI could wipe out humanity, top Anthropic researcher resigns

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:46:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609090292.aspx
- anchor: #n2609413
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、OpenAI

Facts:
- Coxon, now 27
- Target valuation as high as US$2 trillion

## Container truck driver forgets to remove pin; Keelung Port crane lifts container and truck with driver inside, but no one is hurt

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:45:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609090291.aspx
- anchor: #n2609408
- Companies mentioned: Facebook、基隆港務分公司

Facts:
- The driver failed to remove the pin as required, causing the container and truck to be lifted together

## 宴請日本維新會訪團 江啟臣感謝推動台日各領域交流

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:44:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090290.aspx
- anchor: #n2609409
- 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

Facts:
- Local governments in Taiwan and Japan have established about 170 sister-city or friendship-city ties

## Wanted fugitive found at Budai Port while trying to board a boat to Penghu; Coast Guard and police make arrest

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:42:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609090289.aspx
- anchor: #n2609403
- Companies mentioned: 海巡署、嘉義縣警察局、台中地方檢察署

Facts:
- At about 9 a.m. today

## 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: 2026-09-09T19:40:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609090288.aspx
- anchor: #n2609404
- 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

Facts:
- 180 centimeters tall
- She has spent 15 years there
- Suffered a serious left knee cruciate ligament injury in 2023

## U18 Asian Championship: Japanese left-hander 前田侑大 takes the mound, bringing more heat in the second round

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:37:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609090287.aspx
- anchor: #n2609399
- 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

Facts:
- More than 150 km/h
- A pitch clocked at 156 km/h
- Top speed of about 148 km/h

## 秀林鄉長王玫瑰夫妻涉賄羈押禁見 花縣府將派代

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:36:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609090286.aspx
- anchor: #n2609400
- Companies mentioned: 小太陽關懷協會、小太陽基金會、中國國民黨

Facts:
- The 2 candidates Wang Meigui and Hu Zhimin

## 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: 2026-09-09T19:36:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090284.aspx
- anchor: #n2609398
- 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

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

## Britain sanctions Israel over alleged ethnic cleansing, sending ties between the 2 countries to their lowest point in decades

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:34:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090285.aspx
- anchor: #n2609397
- Companies mentioned: The Guardian、BBC News

Facts:
- 12 countries, including France and Canada, announced sanctions

## Taipei expands inspections of school cafeterias serving hot meals; 大同高中國中部 has 4 hygiene violations

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:27:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090283.aspx
- anchor: #n2609352
- 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

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

## Executive Yuan: Annual subsidy for users of residential care institutions to rise to a maximum of NT$180,000

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:25:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090282.aspx
- anchor: #n2609353
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、衛福部、中央社、民進黨、台北市長

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

## Rising tensions in the Middle East fuel inflation concerns; Asian stocks mixed

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:21:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090281.aspx
- anchor: #n2609297
- Companies mentioned: 聯邦準備理事會、歐洲中央銀行、FOREX.com

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

## Beijing repeats old claims; 陸委會: UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 makes no mention of Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:21:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609090280.aspx
- anchor: #n2609298
- Companies mentioned: 中國大陸國台辦、陸委會、聯合國大會、中華人民共和國

Facts:
- UN General Assembly Resolution 2758
- 26th 聯合國大會

## 台中國際動漫博覽會 opens on 9/17, inviting anime fans to come and eat

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:19:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090279.aspx
- anchor: #n2609294
- Companies mentioned: 台中國際動漫博覽會、中華一番、台中市政府、新聞局

Facts:
- The call for submissions attracted 275 entries

## Beijing says "one country, two systems" is the best solution; 陸委會: 8 tenths of Taiwan's people oppose it

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:18:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609090278.aspx
- anchor: #n2609295
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、國立彰化師範大學、政治大學選舉研究中心

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%

## 詹子萱 travels to Ethiopia for charity work, shocked to see infant remains firsthand

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:16:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609090277.aspx
- anchor: #n2609296
- Companies mentioned: 台湾世界展望会、Mingi

Facts:
- A nearly 2-week outreach trip
- "Sponsor 1000 girls"
- She has to make at least 3 trips a day

## DeepSeek preparing for IPO, set to release V4.1 Flash model

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:15:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609090276.aspx
- anchor: #n2609289
- Companies mentioned: DeepSeek、中信证券、月之暗面、阿里巴巴、MiniMax、阶躍星辰、StepFun

Facts:
- DeepSeek plans to officially release the V4.1 Flash model around September 10

## 基隆 steps up efforts to prevent child mistreatment; 兒少特偵隊 conducts first inspections at 2 kindergartens

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:14:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090275.aspx
- anchor: #n2609290
- 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

Facts:
- First inspection of 2 kindergartens
- Inspections focus on 5 key areas

## 緯創 posts record monthly revenue of NT$4600億 in August, expands manufacturing footprint in the US and Vietnam

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:12:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090274.aspx
- anchor: #n2609291
- Companies mentioned: 緯創、Wistron InfoComm (USA) Corporation、Wistron InfoComm (Vietnam) Co., Ltd、SMS Infocomm Corporation、元大證券

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

## Poor sea conditions may halt vessel service; Matsu Juguang Starlight Night Run canceled

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:08:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090273.aspx
- anchor: #n2609292
- Companies mentioned: 连江县政府、交通旅遊局、交通部氣象署

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

## AI and PC demand remain strong; 華碩's August revenue of NT$949億 ranks second-highest on record

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:07:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090272.aspx
- anchor: #n2609293
- Companies mentioned: 華碩

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%

## Hsinchu City bus drivers experience using wheelchairs, rehearse accessibility and sexual harassment response procedures

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:07:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090271.aspx
- anchor: #n2609276
- Companies mentioned: 新竹客運、國光客運、金牌客運、科技之星、苗栗客運

Facts:
- The share of low-floor accessible buses has risen from 20% in year 112 to more than 60% currently

## 劉世芳 visits Chiayi County to promote religious policy, urges people to register before traveling to China for their safety

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:07:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090270.aspx
- anchor: #n2609277
- Companies mentioned: 內政部、嘉義縣政府、大陸委員會

Facts:
- Met and spoke with more than 200 representatives of religious groups

## South Korea's science ministry pours in more than 100 billion won to develop homegrown advanced AI models

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:06:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090269.aspx
- anchor: #n2609278
- Companies mentioned: 韓國科學技術情報通信部、韓聯社

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

## 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: 2026-09-09T19:04:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090265.aspx
- anchor: #n2609275
- 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

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

## 民進黨 moves its mobile Central Standing Committee meeting to Nantou; 温世政 outlines governance vision

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:01:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090268.aspx
- anchor: #n2609272
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、南投縣政府

Facts:
- 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
- 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

## 國家公園署 and Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital partner to build a mountain-and-coast health and safety network

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:01:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090267.aspx
- anchor: #n2609273
- Companies mentioned: 國家公園署、高雄榮民總醫院

## Retired US general: Porcupine strategy turns Taiwan's geographic advantages into deterrence

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:00:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090266.aspx
- anchor: #n2609274
- Companies mentioned: 施明德基金會、史丹佛大學胡佛研究所

Facts:
- In 1996, he was a rear admiral in the Navy
- Leading a battle group made up of 2 aircraft carriers

## Tainan City Government brings 8 businesses to 德國法蘭克福汽車零配件展

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:57:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090264.aspx
- anchor: #n2609210
- 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

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)

## Yen leads gains among Asian currencies; Taiwan dollar rises for 4th straight session to a more than 3-month high

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:56:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090263.aspx
- anchor: #n2609211
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯準會

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%

## 財政部: Confident about exports in the second half; record exports in Q3 and Q4 virtually assured

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:54:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090261.aspx
- anchor: #n2609139
- Companies mentioned: 財政部、行政院主計總處

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

## 文曄 August revenue rises 98% year on year to NT$198.3 billion, second-highest on record

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:50:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090262.aspx
- anchor: #n2609138
- Companies mentioned: 文曄、Future

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

## Beware of “vote for me” scams: reports of LINE account theft surged 97% in August

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:46:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609090260.aspx
- anchor: #n2609137
- Companies mentioned: LINE、Apple、Google

Facts:
- A sharp 97% increase from July

## Rejecting the “Thucydides Trap” analogy, Xu Chenggang says 中國 is an aggressively expansionist authoritarian system

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:41:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609090259.aspx
- anchor: #n2609132
- Companies mentioned: 中國、華爾街日報、哈佛大學、中共

Facts:
- 今年5月在北京與美國總統川普（Donald Trump）會晤時

## 蘋果 to unveil new models; Chinese market watching how pricing could affect competition

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:40:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609090258.aspx
- anchor: #n2609133
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、Apple、華為、小米、集邦科技、TrendForce

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

## August exports reach US$82.4 billion, marking 34 straight months of growth and matching the longest upturn on record

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:39:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090257.aspx
- anchor: #n2609126

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

## 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: 2026-09-09T18:36:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090252.aspx
- anchor: #n2609124
- 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

Facts:
- At its peak, the area had more than 300 clothing businesses
- Now only just over 200 remain
- “200-yuan timed bag-stuffing challenge”

## 博恩 nominated again for Golden Bell radio awards; nervous 2 years ago, ready this year

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:35:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609090256.aspx
- anchor: #n2609127
- 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

Facts:
- The 61st Golden Bell Awards for Broadcasting

## Taichung public daycare center delays admissions because it is not registered; Green Party councilors call it outrageous

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:34:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090255.aspx
- anchor: #n2609121
- Companies mentioned: 台中市、民進黨、美國在台協會（AIT）

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

## Teodoro tells China it should be ashamed; Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs: We respect freedom of speech

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:33:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090254.aspx
- anchor: #n2609122
- 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

Facts:
- The 2016 South China Sea arbitration case
- 2013

## New Taipei says MRT construction subsidies were cut by NT$5.4 billion; 交通部 says the reduction was not substantial

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:28:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609090253.aspx
- anchor: #n2609123
- Companies mentioned: 新北市、國民黨、交通部、行政院、台北市、基隆市

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%

## Restoration of Rome's 圖拉真浴場 completed; rare, monumental frescoes see daylight again

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:26:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090251.aspx
- anchor: #n2609118
- Companies mentioned: 圖拉真浴場、大馬士革的阿波羅多洛

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

## Northeast monsoon brings slightly cooler weather, with lows around 22 degrees

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:23:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609090243.aspx
- anchor: #n2609111
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

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

## Kaohsiung launches evaluations of 400 special pet businesses in September; permits revoked after 2 consecutive C-grade ratings

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:22:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090238.aspx
- anchor: #n2609112
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市動物保護處、高雄市農業局

Facts:
- About 400 licensed special pet businesses operate across the city
- An estimated 190,000 pet dogs
- About 180,000 pet cats

## Cheng Li-wun: Nuclear power is the most reliable option to stabilize prices and ensure power for industry

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:16:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090237.aspx
- anchor: #n2609110
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、台積電、輝達

Facts:
- 8成的經濟成果集中在科技產業
- 僅2成人口可分享到這個巨額紅利
- Prices have surged for 4 consecutive months

## 聖暉 and 朋億 post record August revenue for the same period; 銳澤 hits an all-time high

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:15:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090236.aspx
- anchor: #n2609108
- Companies mentioned: 聖暉、朋億、銳澤

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%

## 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: 2026-09-09T18:14:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090235.aspx
- anchor: #n2609109
- Companies mentioned: CSIS、菲律賓外交部、RSIS

Facts:
- China has weaponized trade since the late 1990s

## Trajan’s Baths in ancient Rome open to visitors on 9/12, with groups limited to 15 people

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:06:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090234.aspx
- anchor: #n2609066

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.

## Philippines coach hopes for close game against Taiwan in U18 Asian Championship Super Round

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:04:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609090233.aspx
- anchor: #n2609067

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.

## ASEAN News Brief, Sept. 9, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:03:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609093007.aspx
- anchor: #n2609062
- 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

Facts:
- 寮國龍坡邦省2026年上半年經濟成長3.9%
- 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

## More than half of Panama’s lawmakers join pro-Taiwan group; Lin Chia-lung hopes to deepen cooperation and exchanges

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:02:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090232.aspx
- anchor: #n2609063

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.
- 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.

## foodpanda: Costs have risen 32% since delivery law took effect; price hikes are a last resort

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:02:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090231.aspx
- anchor: #n2609064

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.

## Giant tumor consumed half an eye; Taipei Veterans General Hospital saves eyeball in complex surgery

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:59:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609090230.aspx
- anchor: #n2609065
- Companies mentioned: 台北榮總

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.

## 宜蘭縣政府 establishes sports department, sets 3 visions to advance athletics

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:57:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090229.aspx
- anchor: #n2608999
- Companies mentioned: 宜蘭縣政府、宜蘭縣議會、宜蘭縣體育總會

Facts:
- 3 visions

## KMT says Trump accused Taiwan of funding anti-Trump think tank; 外交部: Regrets deliberate distortion

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:56:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090228.aspx
- anchor: #n2609000
- 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

## Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei: Never harbor illusions about the Chinese Communist Party; Japan and Taiwan must have strong defense capabilities

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:56:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090227.aspx
- anchor: #n2609001
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- The First Island Chain must be reunderstood as a “single theater”

## Childcare carries occasional risks; Tainan City Government urges parents to verify legality before entrusting children to providers

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:52:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090226.aspx
- anchor: #n2608926
- 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

Facts:
- 1人收托超過4名孩子

## Weng Chi-hui receives honorary doctorate from 台東大學, discusses AI-driven biomedical innovation

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:52:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609090225.aspx
- anchor: #n2608927
- Companies mentioned: 台東大學、中央研究院、國立台灣大學、麻省理工學院

Facts:
- Analyzed 15 million coronavirus spike protein sequences

## 30+ universities hold joint opening ceremony; “Auntie Chat” shares her experiences

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:52:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609090224.aspx
- anchor: #n2608928

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.

## Central Taiwan Science Park joins 5 companies to showcase cross-sector AI applications and create new momentum for industry

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:50:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090223.aspx
- anchor: #n2608929
- 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

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.

## 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: 2026-09-09T17:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609090222.aspx
- anchor: #n2608930
- 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

Facts:
- Sentenced to 6 years in prison
- Guarantor’s 100,000
- The full 200,000 was forfeited

## Taipei tests 104 samples of unpackaged drinks and frozen treats; 9 still violate rules on retesting and will be fined

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090221.aspx
- anchor: #n2608931
- Companies mentioned: 台北市衛生局

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

## Japan’s opposition party Chudo formally decides to split, just 8 months after its founding

- Published: 2026-09-09T17:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090220.aspx
- anchor: #n2608932
- 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

## Auto Parts and Smart Mobility Show to open next year on 4/13, focusing on three key areas of smart mobility

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:52:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601792
- anchor: #n2609414
- Companies mentioned: 台北國際汽機車零配件展(Taipei AMPA)、台灣國際智慧移動展(E-Mobility Taiwan)、貿協、電電公會、歐洲汽車製造商協會(ACEA)

Facts:
- Taiwan’s vehicle and auto parts exports totaled US$9.2 billion last year (2025)
- The United States accounted for 53.7% of total exports
- Europe accounted for 15.1%
- Taiwanese auto parts exported to the United States are subject to a 15% tariff
- The average age of passenger and commercial vehicles in the EU has surpassed 12 years
- Bringing together 900 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions
- Using 2,100 booths
- Attracting more than 13,000 industry professionals from 90 countries
- Including more than 2,500 international buyers

## Retail investors add to bets against yen despite sharp rise; net short positions reach 3.61 trillion yen

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601785
- anchor: #n2609415
- Companies mentioned: 日本金融期貨協會、東京金融交易所、日本央行、GPIF、瑞穗銀行、SBI Liquidity Market

Facts:
- 上周日本散戶持有的日元淨空頭部位，估計達約 3.61 兆日元
- 上周日本散戶持有的日元淨空頭部位，估計達約 3.61 兆日元(約 235 億美元)
- 7 月的日元空頭部位更一度衝上 4.41 兆日元
- The yen has appreciated about 4% against the U.S. dollar so far this month
- The yen has appreciated about 4% against the U.S. dollar, briefly breaking past the 153 mark and touching 152 yen
- Foreign investors are rushing to unwind yen carry trades, and some hedge funds are even betting that the dollar will fall below the 150 mark against the yen by year-end
- Retail investors’ tendency to buy dollars has eased slightly after the dollar fell below 155

## 緯穎 chairwoman Hung Li-ning responds to fractional-share controversy, stressing priority on protecting small shareholders’ rights

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:37:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601790
- anchor: #n2609416
- Companies mentioned: 緯穎、公益平台文化基金會、國立台灣大學

Facts:
- Small shareholders holding 1 to 15 shares can subscribe to 1 share at a par value of NT$10 per household
- 每仟股配發1982.79460股的股票股利
- Eligible subscribers must complete payment by 3:30 p.m. between Sept. 16 and 30

## Dollar weakens toward 7-month low; Treasury buybacks and inflation data in focus

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:10:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601694
- anchor: #n2609418
- Companies mentioned: 彭博、傑富瑞(Jefferies)、摩根大通、聯準會(Fed)

Facts:
- 彭博’s dollar index fell as much as 0.2% on Wednesday (9)
- The yen, the index’s second-largest component currency, rose 0.5% that day, bringing its gain for the month to about 4%
- Buybacks would need to exceed US$4 billion to have a meaningful impact on the market
- The first round of operations could reach US$8 billion to US$10 billion
- Money markets currently put the probability of a quarter-point rate hike (0.25 percentage points) at about 60%
- Brent crude has risen to US$100 per barrel

## Treasury yields surge, bringing a sweet spot for bond-market investors

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:10:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601789
- anchor: #n2609417
- Companies mentioned: 元大、國泰、富邦、統一、群益、凱基、南電、ABF

Facts:
- August payrolls increased by 162,000
- The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury also rose in tandem, at one point nearing 4.8%
- 元大美債20年（00679B）約3.6%
- 國泰20年美債（00687B）約3.6%
- 富邦美債20年（00696B）約3.8%
- 統一美債20年（00931B）約3.7%
- 群益ESG投等債20+（00937B）在8月的波動也達4.2%
- 凱基美國非投等債（00945B），8月的波動僅2.7%
- 00945B's distribution yield is about 8%
- U.S. Treasury ETFs have an average distribution yield of about 4%
- Daiwa has just raised its target price for 南電 to NT$2,460
- The price-to-earnings ratio is only in the 20-something range

## 【High-Volume, Strong-Rising Stocks】CPO spillover effects explode, the secret behind the surge in silicon photonics! Which stocks will take the baton？！

- Published: 2026-09-09T19:06:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601786
- anchor: #n2609419
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、聯發科、友達、玉晶光、晟鈦、松川精密、光罩、台塑化、環科、新纖、高力、百一、華安、嘉基、南電、愛普、佳大、晶技、國際中橡、巨有科技、亞通、霖宏、世紀、萊德光電-KY、倉和、聯一光、家登、九豪、安勤、光頡、漢達、高端疫苗、前鼎、頎邦、精確、輝達

Facts:
- Closed up 77.58 points
- Closed at 47183.36
- 成交量 7735.07 億
- 外資買超 209.24 億元
- 投信買超 30.40 億元
- 自營商賣超 18.83 億元
- 三大法人合計買超 220.80 億元
- 外資連買四日共買超 1,721.11 億元
- Philadelphia Semiconductor Index

## 〈Real Estate〉Taoyuan's first MRT land development project signed by the Honghui Guanghe alliance and Taoyuan City Government

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:58:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601747
- anchor: #n2609140
- Companies mentioned: 宏匯公司、群光電能、甲山林建設、廣達電腦、凱基人壽、日月光

Facts:
- The project site covers approximately 1,513 ping
- 2026年桃園市商用不動產與工業土地投資逾700億元
- 廣達電腦（2382-TW）invests 19.7 billion to acquire a factory in the Huaya Technology Park
- 凱基人壽 invests 6.3 billion to acquire a Yangmei logistics center
- 日月光（3711-TW）invests 5.67 billion to acquire a factory in the Zhongli Industrial Park

## 凱基證券 wins eight awards from 今周刊, earning high recognition for its wealth management expertise

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:56:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601695
- anchor: #n2609141
- Companies mentioned: 凱基證券、今周刊、FinanceAsia、The Asset、財訊、證券暨期貨市場發展基金會

Facts:
- Wins eight awards, including Outstanding Wealth Management Broker, Best Product, Best Wealth Management Image, Best Customer Satisfaction, Best Intelligent Wealth Management, Best AI Application, Best Sales Team, and Best Marketing Innovation
- 今周刊's 20th Wealth Management Bank and Securities Firm Ratings

## 嘉威生活's August revenue rose month over month and year over year, with operating momentum building ahead of the peak season

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:51:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601699
- anchor: #n2609142
- Companies mentioned: 嘉威生活、Walmart、Target、FDG

Facts:
- Revenue in August 2026 reached 261 million
- Up 24.15% month over month
- Up 17.9% year over year
- Cumulative revenue for January-August 2026 totaled 2.867 billion
- Down 8.85% year over year
- 嘉威2026年上半年營收 23.95 億元
- Down 11.8% year on year
- First-half gross margin remained at 35.52%
- Up 0.27 percentage points from the same period last year
- 稅後純益 5704 萬元
- Earnings per share: NT$0.68

## Revenue flash: 日月光投控（3711）August revenue was 82.247 billion, up 45.66% year over year

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:51:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601765
- anchor: #n2609143
- Companies mentioned: 日月光投控、半導體業

Facts:
- August revenue was NT$82.247 billion
- Up 45.66% year over year
- Up 11.47% month over month
- Cumulative revenue for January-August this year was 520.757 billion
- Cumulative year-over-year growth was 27.98%
- Latest price: NT$640
- Share price rose 1.31% over the past 5 days
- 相關半導體業上漲1.93%
- Net buying/selling by the three major institutional investors: +29180 lots
- Foreign investors' net buying/selling: +29215 lots
- Investment trusts' net buying/selling: -543 lots
- Dealers' net buying/selling: +508 lots

## Revenue flash: 台達電（2308）August revenue was 64.586 billion, up 34.95% year over year

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:51:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601755
- anchor: #n2609144
- Companies mentioned: 台達電、2308-TW

Facts:
- August revenue was NT$64.586 billion
- Up 34.95% year over year
- Down 3.71% month over month
- Cumulative revenue for January-August this year was 474.268 billion
- Cumulative year-over-year growth was 41.06%
- Latest price: NT$1,795
- Share price fell -3.22% over the past 5 days
- The related components industry fell -5.1%
- Net buying/selling by the three major institutional investors: +3642 lots
- Foreign investors' net buying/selling: +3861 lots
- Investment trusts' net buying/selling: -535 lots
- Dealers' net buying/selling: +316 lots

## Revenue flash: 光寶科（2301）August revenue was 19.592 billion, up 25.2% year over year

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:51:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601754
- anchor: #n2609145
- Companies mentioned: 光寶科

Facts:
- August revenue was NT$19.592 billion
- Up 25.2% year over year
- Up 3.09% month over month
- Cumulative revenue for January-August this year was 134.710 billion
- Cumulative year-over-year growth was 26.73%
- Latest price: NT$292.5
- Share price fell -3.16% over the past 5 days
- The related computer peripherals industry fell -4.48%
- Net buying/selling by the three major institutional investors: -14225 lots
- Foreign investors' net buying/selling: -13417 lots
- Investment trusts' net buying/selling: +240 lots
- Dealers' net buying/selling: -1048 lots

## 玉山 wins 今周刊's top honor for Best Wealth Management Bank

- Published: 2026-09-09T18:47:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6601725
- anchor: #n2609146
- Companies mentioned: 玉山銀行、玉山證券、玉山金控

Facts:
- 玉山銀行 wins for the 15th time
- 玉山 wins a total of 10 awards