Original長照身障機構住民補助加碼166億 溯自115年元旦實施
Summary not yet available
Facts
- NT$16.6 billion in funding
- Up to NT$180,000 per year
- Additional NT$5,000 per month
- Original溯自115年元旦起實施
Companies mentioned：行政院、衛福部、中央社
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U.S. travel advisory for China remains at Level 2, warning citizens of risks including exit bans
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Travel advisory for China remains at Level 2, “Exercise Increased Caution”
- Some areas are under a Level 3 advisory, “Reconsider Travel”
Companies mentioned：美國國務院、Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs、美軍、美國情報機構
Registration for independent tour groups visiting mainland China is voluntary, Mainland Affairs Council says
Original交通部要求赴陸旅遊團進行動態登錄，陸委會強調尊重意願不強制。
智崴 posts record-high August revenue of NT$349 million as Flyover acquisition benefits emerge
智崴 posted record-high August revenue of NT$349 million. Benefits from its acquisition of Flyover Attractions and progress on international projects have helped diversify its operating model.
Facts
- 智崴's August consolidated revenue was about NT$349 million, up 72.8% month on month and 2.16 times year on year, setting a record for a single month
- 智崴 completed its acquisition of immersive flying theater brand Flyover Attractions at the end of July this year
- 智崴's cumulative revenue for the first 8 months of this year reached NT$1.408 billion, up 79.3% year on year
Companies mentioned：Flyover Attractions
中華電 leads with August EPS of NT$0.57; 台灣大 retains top EPS ranking for the first 8 months
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 中華電 earnings per share of NT$0.57
- 台灣大 at NT$0.46
- 遠傳電信 at NT$0.34
- 台灣大 continued to lead with earnings per share of NT$3.78 for the first 8 months
- 中華電 reports self-reported August consolidated revenue of NT$23.31 billion
- Net income attributable to owners of the parent of NT$4.44 billion
- Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of NT$9.05 billion
- 中華電's consolidated revenue for the first 8 months totaled NT$164.55 billion
- Net income attributable to owners of the parent of NT$28.53 billion
- Earnings per share of NT$3.68
- 台灣大 reports self-reported August consolidated revenue of NT$16.78 billion
- Net income after tax of NT$1.39 billion
- Self-reported consolidated revenue for the first 8 months totaled NT$132.16 billion
- Net income after tax of NT$11.48 billion
- 遠傳電信's August consolidated revenue, EBITDA and net income after tax all hit single-month records
Companies mentioned：中華電、台灣大、遠傳電信
Original台灣府儒考棚年初特賣會惹議8月廠商撤出 中市府：加速促參招商
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The contracted operator terminated its agreement and withdrew on August 15
- Feasibility assessment and preliminary planning expected to be completed by the end of this year
- Investment briefing to be held early next year
- Investment opportunity to be announced midyear
Companies mentioned：台灣府儒考棚、台中市文化局、民進黨台中市議員黃守達
Full health insurance premium subsidy for children under 6 could take effect in Lienchiang from 116
Summary not yet available
Facts
- First-year funding of about NT$4 million
- About 437 children to benefit in the first year
- Maximum monthly health insurance premium of NT$826 per person
- Parents could save up to NT$9,912 a year
Companies mentioned：連江縣、連江縣政府、民政社會處、衛生福利部中央健康保險署
星宇航空 sees strong passenger and cargo growth in August; Tigerair Taiwan's average load factor nears 94%, reaching a peak
星宇航空 and 台灣虎航 both posted strong revenue growth in August, with robust passenger and cargo performance. Both airlines are expanding their southern and central Taiwan networks and international presence, achieving record market performance.
Facts
- 星宇航空 reports August revenue of NT$5.579 billion
- Up 48% year on year
- Revenue for the first 8 months totaled NT$39.86 billion
- Up 34% year on year
- August passenger revenue of NT$4.312 billion
- Up 45% year on year
- August cargo revenue of NT$672 million
- Up 41% year on year.
- 台灣虎航 reports monthly revenue of NT$1.788 billion in August
- Up 22% year on year
- Average load factor reached nearly 94%
- Cumulative flight count increased 10.8% from the same period last year
- Average load factor of about 91%
- Operating revenue for the first 8 months totaled NT$13.883 billion
- Up 23% year on year
- Weekly flights in central and southern Taiwan will reach 82
Companies mentioned：星宇航空、台灣虎航、Smartwings、EASA
Original議員怒籲強化地質補強防損鄰 北市允找公會討論
A construction site incident damaged a neighboring property in Taipei's Zhongshan District, causing the first-floor floor of a building to collapse. Councilors questioned the geological reinforcement mechanism, and the Department of Building Administration pledged to review it.
Facts
- 2-story building
- Original50年以上房子占7成以上
Companies mentioned：土木技師公會、結構技師公會
Clark, Philippines, sees booming technology development; Taiwanese universities hold education fair
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 400 Filipino students took part
Companies mentioned：台鋼科技大學、正修科技大學、崑山科技大學、國立中山大學、國立中正大學、國立中興大學、朝陽科技大學、靜宜大學、三寶顏大學、南菲律賓科技大學、STI西內格羅大學
Russian drone strikes shopping center in northeastern Ukraine, killing 2 and injuring at least 20
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 people killed
- At least 20 people injured
- 4 of them seriously injured
Companies mentioned：基輔郵報、Kyiv Post
Stocks and the Taiwan dollar both fall; Taiwan dollar closes at NT$31.548, ending 4 straight gains
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Total trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets was US$2.6095 billion
- International oil prices surge past $100 a barrel.
- Down 242.87 points
- Closed at 46,940.49 points
- 三 major institutional investors sold a net NT$50.311 billion in Taiwan stocks
- Foreign investors withdrew NT$38.334 billion
- The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.06% today
- The Korean won plunged 0.42%
- The Japanese yen fell 0.19%
- The Taiwan dollar fell 0.14%
- The Singapore dollar edged down 0.02%
- The yuan rose 0.03%
Companies mentioned：美國聯準會、Fed
和泰車's August revenue hits a record for the same period, with hybrid vehicles boosting sales
Summary not yet available
Facts
- August unaudited consolidated revenue was NT$26.803 billion
- Up 10.57% from the same period in 2025
- Revenue for the first 8 months totaled NT$214.432 billion
- Up 13.13% year over year
- Japanese dealerships contributed about NT$3.73 billion in revenue in August
- About 13.9% of group revenue
- A total of 10,570 vehicles were registered in August
- Market share of 36.2%
- A total of 103,168 vehicles were registered in the first 8 months
- Up 1% from the same period last year
- Market share of 38.2%
- The 2 brands are expected to register about 11,400 new vehicles in September
- Market share of 33.5%
Companies mentioned：和泰車、TOYOTA、LEXUS、HINO、愛德克斯、ADVICS、豐田集團
台電 seeks a preparation period for Nuclear 2 safety inspections; ministry: safety is the top priority, with no rush to proceed
Summary not yet available
Facts
- April this year
Companies mentioned：台電、經濟部、核二廠、美商奇異公司
Taipei Chinese Orchestra's new season opens, with Taiwanese opera “Sisters” portraying women's lives
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Plans call for 6 series and 56 performances
- The season-opening concert will be held on the 15th at 台北國家音樂廳
- Taiwanese opera “Sisters” will be staged in December at 台北表演藝術中心
Companies mentioned：台北市立國樂團、台北國家戲劇院、台北國家音樂廳、台北表演藝術中心
Expanded late-night hazardous-duty allowances for police, firefighters and others to take effect next January, benefiting 68,000 people
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 68,000 personnel nationwide will benefit
- Personnel on duty outside their base will receive NT$100 per hour
- Original總經費1年預計增加9億餘元
Companies mentioned：內政部、行政院、警政署、移民署、空勤總隊
No consensus on 基泰's 4th-year rent subsidy for Dazhi residents; Taipei City demands a feasible proposal
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The NT$100 million provided by 基泰
- NT$1,600 per ping per household per month
Companies mentioned：基泰、基泰建設、台北市政府、都發局
Go coach stripped of Asian Games qualification loses lawsuit in final ruling
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A NT$1 million Guoguang Sports Medal award
Companies mentioned：中華民國圍棋協會、中華奧會、教育部、教育部體育署
Partner's personality suddenly becomes irritable and forgetful; doctor warns of 10 major dementia warning signs
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan could see 48 new dementia patients per day over the next 20 years
- Family caregivers for people with dementia provide care for an average of more than 11 hours a day
- Among employed caregivers, 94% have taken leave because of caregiving
- 24% have taken unpaid leave
- 18% of caregivers have switched from full-time to part-time work
- 9% have quit or taken early retirement
Companies mentioned：台灣臨床失智症學會、新北市失智症協會、美國阿茲海默症協會
蔡佩穎 sets record to take sole first-round lead at the Japan tour's JLPGA Championship
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Shot a 65 to take sole possession of the lead
- Shot a career-low 29 over 9 holes
- The course's 430-yard 18th hole
- A chip shot from 39 feet
- Original現年35歲的蔡佩穎
- She has played 23 tournaments this season
- She made the cut in 14
- She finished in the top 10 in 4 of them
- She currently ranks 34th in tour points
- Rising star 吳佳穎 also shot a 70 and is provisionally tied for 8th
- 盧曉晴 also did well, shooting an even-par 72 to provisionally tie for 21st
Companies mentioned：JLPGA、日本職業女子高爾夫協會
AI-generated “金特務” 3-minute action scene sparks buzz as South Korea promotes AI film and TV production
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3-minute action scene
- 30% or more
Companies mentioned：金特務、Morpheus Studio、AICRON、SBS、Netflix、KMCC
林行止, founder of 香港信報, dies at 88
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Aged 88
- Founded the Hong Kong Economic Journal in 1973
- Founded 信報財經月刊 in 1977
- 林行止 worked at the Hong Kong Economic Journal for 48 years and 27 days
- August 2006
- September 2014
Companies mentioned：香港信報、信報財經月刊、電訊盈科、香港經濟日報
Original華航、長榮航8月營收寫歷史次高 暑期旺季助攻
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 華航's August consolidated revenue was NT$21.948 billion
- Up 27.22% from the same period last year
- Passenger revenue was NT$12.445 billion
- Up 19.24% from the same period last year
- Cargo revenue was NT$7.52 billion
- Up 36.06% year over year
- August passenger revenue was NT$14.208 billion
- Up 21.06% year over year
- Cargo revenue was NT$5.845 billion
- Up 28.72% year over year
- Consolidated revenue reached NT$22.891 billion
- Up 24.92% year over year
- Passenger revenue for the first 8 months of this year totaled NT$109.369 billion
- Consolidated revenue for the year to date reached 1736.3
Companies mentioned：華航、長榮航、空中巴士、波音
最高法院 rejects 彭文正's appeal in case alleging 蔡英文's dissertation did not exist, making the ruling final
Summary not yet available
Facts
- During ROC year 110
Companies mentioned：蔡英文、彭文正、台北地方法院、台灣高等法院、最高法院、台北地檢署
Fire on Qingdao cargo ship causes major casualties
Summary not yet available
Facts
- “Causing the deaths of 10 or more but fewer than 30 people, or serious injuries to 50 or more but fewer than 100 people”
- “Causing the deaths of 30 or more people, or serious injuries to 100 or more people”
Companies mentioned：山東青島市北海造船有限公司
Taiwan baseball team seeks first Asian Games gold in 20 years; opening game against South Korea is crucial
Summary not yet available
Facts
- An Asian Games gold medal, 20 years in the making
- 6 overseas-based players
- Warm-up games scheduled for the 14th to the 16th
- Report to Japan on the 18th
Companies mentioned：台灣棒球代表隊、韓國隊、香港、泰國、NPB、MLB、亞利桑那響尾蛇、樂天金鷲
Original大同8月營收月增近2成 設澳洲子公司攻光儲商機
Summary not yet available
Facts
- August consolidated revenue was NT$4.383 billion
- Up 19.17% from July
- Down 11.49% year over year
- Existing suppliers generally have lead times of 18 to 36 months
- Maintaining a competitive advantage with lead times of 9 months
- Will cut emissions by 43% by 2030
- Renewable energy accounted for 82% of generation in the National Electricity Market (NEM)
Companies mentioned：大同公司、TTG Australia Holding Pty. Ltd.
Yemeni military source: Rebels seize control of strategic Red Sea port city
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Yemen's rebels, the “青年運動” (Houthi), seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha today
- And advanced toward the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait
- As 伊朗 blockades the Strait of Hormuz
Companies mentioned：青年運動、法新社、美國、以色列、沙烏地阿拉伯、伊朗
Unidentified bulk bags dumped on farmland in Xinfeng emit foul odor; Hsinchu County government orders cleanup and imposes penalties
Summary not yet available
Facts
- May be fined NT$1,200 or more and up to NT$100,000
- May be fined NT$6,000 or more and up to NT$3 million
Companies mentioned：台中市某食品加工污泥再利用業者、台中市政府環保局
Original4中國海警船侵擾金門水域 海巡：近期侵擾頻率明顯升高
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 4 中國海警 vessels
- Harassed for the third time this week
- Around 9 a.m.
- 11:13 a.m.
Companies mentioned：中國海警、海巡署、海洋委員會、金馬澎分署
和碩 posts August revenue of NT$88.3 billion, up 34% year on year, with communications products providing a boost
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Consolidated revenue in August was about NT$88.305 billion
- Up 34.1% year on year
- Revenue for the first 8 months of this year totaled about NT$692.873 billion
- Up 1.5% year on year
- Server revenue surpasses target of 10-fold year-on-year growth
Companies mentioned：和碩
金融研訓院 heads to London to promote Taiwan's Asia asset management center
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 金融研訓院 held a Taiwan finance international promotion forum in the City of London, UK, on the 9th
Companies mentioned：金融研訓院、金融監督管理委員會、台灣證券交易所、Z/Yen集團
After calling 中國 shameless in Seoul, 菲律賓 defense chief again denounces its rude bullying
Summary not yet available
Facts
- An exclusive economic zone extending 200 nautical miles westward from the territorial sea baseline
Companies mentioned：菲律賓、中國、戰略暨國際研究中心
Taoyuan's Longgang Community Sports Center opens; all facilities and classes free during 11-day trial period
Taoyuan's Longgang Community Sports Center opened, offering free access throughout its trial period and introducing AI sports technology to improve safety and training quality.
Companies mentioned：國家衛生研究院
Oil price surge fuels inflation and rate-hike concerns; most Asian shares end lower
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Brent crude settled above $101 a barrel yesterday
- U.S. diesel prices set a new high of nearly $6 a gallon
Companies mentioned：美國聯邦準備理事會、歐洲中央銀行、盛寶金融、Saxo Markets
Strong demand for mobile passport services prompts Penghu to seek a permanent service location
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Accepting 250 passport renewal and replacement applications per session
Companies mentioned：外交部、行政院南部聯合服務中心
Peak-season demand provides a boost; 統一企業 and convenience-store leaders post record August revenue for the same period
Fueled by peak-season demand, 統一集團 and 全家便利商店 both posted strong August revenue, setting records for the same period in their histories.
Companies mentioned：統一企業、統一超、統一企業中國控股、全家便利商店、安源資訊
Construction on the Danbei Road damaged an air valve on a water pipe, causing a leak; water supply in Tamsui unaffected
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original逾6萬戶多日停水
- A 1000-millimeter water pipe
- 1.5 meters
- At a depth of 45 centimeters
- 11:30 a.m.
Companies mentioned：新北工務局、北水處、民進黨、新北市工務局新建工程處、台北市道管中心、台北自來水事業處、台灣自來水公司第一區管理處
胡佛研究所 delegation visits 民進黨, focusing on political polarization
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The central government is preparing a special budget of NT$25 billion
Companies mentioned：胡佛研究所、史丹佛大學、民進黨、LINE
Stickers on packages obscured the address; 中華郵政 says blank spaces are retained as required to ensure delivery
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：中華郵政
秦慧珠's messages go unread and unanswered; 蔣萬安 says communication is smooth and there is no problem
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A message sent to 蔣 on July 9 remains unread
Companies mentioned：國民黨、台北市長、民進黨、台北市研究發展考核委員會
彰師大 launches publicly funded STEM master's program to address teacher shortage in junior and senior high schools
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Recruiting 90 bachelor's degree graduates with relevant backgrounds, among others
- Earn a master's degree and complete an internship within 2 years
- Recruiting 30 students each academic year
- The 3-year pilot program is expected to train 90 publicly funded STEM teachers with master's degrees
- A monthly living allowance of NT$10,000
- Original校外租屋每學期補助1萬5000元
- Must complete 72 hours of academic tutoring for disadvantaged students each academic year
- Serve for 6 years
Companies mentioned：彰化師範大學、教育部
Central government provides NT$300 million; Taoyuan's Dayuan Stop 2 multi-story parking garage expected to be completed in 2027
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The project has a total budget of about NT$1.004 billion
- Will provide 539 car parking spaces
- 250 motorcycle parking spaces
- Received subsidies totaling NT$3.17 billion
- Adding a total of 4439 car parking spaces
- 2719 motorcycle parking spaces
- Can add another 1358 car parking spaces
- 850 motorcycle parking spaces
Companies mentioned：桃園市政府、交通部、桃園國際機場
經濟部 reviews the dismantling of 2 coal-fired units at Taichung Power Plant; Taichung City Government urges their prompt removal
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 gas-fired units
- 2 coal-fired units
- By the end of September this year
- March next year
Companies mentioned：台電、經濟部、台中市府、台中市都發局、台中市長盧秀燕
光隆 August revenue rises 42% year on year; apparel orders visible through the first quarter of next year
Outdoor performance apparel maker 光隆 reported a 42.4% year-on-year increase in August revenue, with growth across all three business groups. Buoyed by peak-season shipments, operations returned to year-on-year growth, and apparel orders are visible through the first quarter of 2027.
Facts
- August revenue was NT$843 million
- A sharp 42.4% increase from the same period last year
- Apparel business revenue was NT$510 million
- Up 35.6% year on year
- Down business revenue was NT$144 million
- Up 91% year on year
- Home textiles business revenue was NT$185 million
- Up 36.8% year on year
- 光隆 revenue for the first 8 months of this year was NT$5.467 billion
- The year-on-year decline narrowed to 1.6%
Companies mentioned：光隆
聯發科 August revenue hits a record NT$64.1 billion as mobile phone chip shipments surge
聯發科 August revenue reached a record NT$64.183 billion, mainly on strong shipments of flagship phone chips. The company is confident about its third-quarter operations and sees data center AI business as a future growth engine.
Facts
- IC designer 聯發科 reported a record August revenue of NT$64.183 billion
- Up 32.41% from the previous month
- Up 44.08% from the same period last year
- 聯發科 revenue for the first 8 months totaled NT$413.991 billion
- Up 5.76% from the same period last year
- 聯發科 forecasts third-quarter revenue of about NT$152.2 billion to NT$159.8 billion
- 聯發科 revenue for July and August totaled NT$112.658 billion
- Full-year data center revenue is expected to exceed US$2 billion
- Full-year overall US-dollar revenue is expected to grow 7% to 9%
Companies mentioned：聯發科
Northeast monsoon and increased moisture bring risk of heavier rain to the north coast and Yilan on the 11th
The Central Weather Administration issued its latest forecast, saying the first northeast monsoon surge will persist through the 11th, with heavier rain possible along the Keelung North Coast and in Yilan. The northeast monsoon's fluctuations will bring a chance of rain to northern and eastern Taiwan over the coming week, while temperatures remain mild.
Facts
- The next northeast monsoon is forecast to affect the region from the 14th to the 17th
- Highs around 28 and 29 degrees Celsius
- Around 32 degrees in central and southern Taiwan
- Lows of around 23 to 25 degrees across the island
- Lows will rise slightly to 24 to 26 degrees
- Highs around 30 to 32 degrees
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署
蔡英文: After Taiwan came into the world's view, it became even more important to see one another with care
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The government has provided more than NT$3.2 billion in subsidies
- Original全國逾5萬5000個宿舍床位獲得新建或改善
Companies mentioned：富邦集團
王貞治 recalls moments with his late ally: “I hope 張本勲 walks proudly into heaven”
日本職棒名球會 confirmed the death of legendary player 張本勲 at the age of 86. 福岡軟銀鷹 chairman 王貞治 paid tribute to his ally, reflecting on his career achievements.
Facts
- Japanese baseball's “hit machine” 張本勲 died on the 9th at the age of 86.
- 張本勲 amassed 3085 hits over his career.
- 張本勲 won the batting title 7 times during his career.
- 張本勲 was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.
Companies mentioned：日本職棒名球會、福岡軟銀鷹、東映飛人隊、北海道日本火腿鬥士隊、讀賣巨人隊、TBS電視台
雷虎 partners with the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology to develop micro turbojet engines and enter the U.S. defense market
雷虎科技 and the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology are jointly developing a micro turbojet engine to advance autonomous power systems for unmanned vehicles and strengthen the supply chain. The project’s results will be applied to the PD-136j drone, which will be showcased at a U.S. defense industry exhibition in October.
Companies mentioned：雷虎科技、國家中山科學研究院、科建鋁船
Schools suspected of having to weigh food waste from free lunches; Taipei City says contractors handle the work
Food waste from school lunches at Taipei City elementary and junior high schools has sparked controversy, with councilors questioning whether policy measures are adequate and saying the policy is adding to schools’ burdens. The city government clarified that contractors will help handle the waste and that funds have been earmarked in advance to ensure operations continue.
Lin Yi-chun and Chen Chih-huang detained without visitation for 2 months over alleged development of an organization for China
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than NT$7.87 million
- More than 9.33 million
- Prosecutors seek a sentence of at least 12 years and 6 months
- NT$158,040 in childcare leave benefits
- NT$545,917 embezzled from public funds for legislative aides’ salaries
- Released on NT$10 million bail
Companies mentioned：部落行銷有限公司
2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services: Hualien pomelos at Taiwan Pavilion draw strong interest
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 20 yuan per fruit
- About NT$94
- 250 boxes of Hualien pomelos were brought in
- Each box of pomelos weighs about 6 kilograms
- About 10 to 15 per box
- Priced at 200 yuan
- Orders for pomelos from Beijing and Shanghai totaled 1,800 boxes
Companies mentioned：台北農產運銷有限公司、北京新發地農貿市場、北京台資企業協會（台協）、山姆、盒馬
Mystery surrounds Kim Jong Un’s children’s birth order; South Korea says Kim Ju Ae may have a younger brother or sister
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service assesses that North Korea’s Kim Ju Ae is being groomed as a successor and believes she may have a younger sibling whose gender is unknown. The assessment adds to outside understanding of members of North Korea’s Kim family.
集盛’s high-end fiber products adopted by brand customers; company sees business picking up in the 4th quarter
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- 集盛’s revenue for the first 8 months of this year was NT$3.84 billion
- 集盛’s revenue for the first 8 months of this year was NT$3.84 billion, down 15.6% year on year
- Operating profit, representing its core business, was NT$78.4 million
- Turned profitable from a loss of NT$267 million in the same period last year
- It also booked about NT$370 million in non-operating gains from the sale early this year of unused land and buildings in Guanyin, Taoyuan
- Net profit attributable to the parent company in the first half was NT$485 million
- Turned profitable from a net loss of NT$322 million in the same period last year
- After-tax earnings per share were NT$0.91
Companies mentioned：集盛、Nike、Lululemon
Civic groups call for better school lunches; 11 local election candidates have signed pledge
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- 11 candidates for mayor or county magistrate have endorsed the initiative and signed the pledge
- Overall results of the campaign are expected to be announced in mid-October
- The deadline to sign is 6 p.m. on October 1
Companies mentioned：主婦聯盟環境保護基金會、大享食育協會、水花園有機農學市集、台灣家長教育聯盟、兒童福利聯盟基金會、綠色餐飲指南、餐盒食品商業同業公會全國聯合會、營養師公會全國聯合會
Wu Hsiu-hua thanks Huang Chien-ting for his encouragement; Chen Ying seeks upgrades to elementary and junior high school restrooms
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- 24 elementary and junior high schools in Taitung
- Central government subsidy of NT$37.49 million
- Approved total funding reached NT$47.93 million
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨
Original北市民權東路2段工地鄰損案 建管處勒令停工開罰
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- The contractor and construction supervisor were each fined NT$90,000
Companies mentioned：北市建管處、台北市建築管理工程處、技師公會
September 10, 2026 ASEAN News Briefing
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- Laos’ agricultural and forestry exports exceeded US$1 billion in the first half of this year
- About 53% of the government’s full-year target of US$1.9 billion
- Crop exports totaled US$752 million
- Exports of timber, rubber and other products totaled US$159 million
- Laos’ agriculture and forestry sectors grew 4.3% in the first half
- The VTS submarine cable system is expected to be completed and begin operating before 2030
- The share of foreign-currency borrowing is expected to fall to 25% to 30% in 2026 and 2027
- The country’s 48 companies exported a total of 148,548 metric tons of rice in August
- Premium white rice made up the largest share of exports, at 121,058 metric tons
Companies mentioned：俄羅斯國營海外石油公司（Zarubezhneft）、越南國家石油公司（Petrovietnam）、新加坡電信公司（Singtel）、海灣發展公司（Gulf Development）、AIS、OpenAI、Firmus、泰國投資促進委員會（BOI）、柬埔寨農村與農業發展銀行（ARDB）、印尼央行（Bank Indonesia）
中傑: Footwear industry adjustment may continue until the end of next year; expanding capacity in Indonesia and India to meet customer needs
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- Capital expenditure this year is expected to be about US$20 million to US$28 million
- The India plant produced about 600,000 pairs last year
- Original今年年產量預估130至150萬雙
- Production to rise to 2.4 million pairs in 2027
- Knit shoe uppers had annual capacity of about 112,000 pairs in 2025
- Production in 2026 is forecast at 320,000 pairs of finished shoes
- Consolidated revenue in the 2nd quarter of 2026 was NT$5.66 billion
- Up 8.4% year on year
- Q2 gross margin reached 12.8%
- 2nd-quarter net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$47 million
- Earnings per share of 0.3 yuan
Companies mentioned：中傑投資控股
三福企業 teams up with 台灣體大 to enter the corporate volleyball league as its 7th team
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- Became the league’s 7th team
- The men’s division of the 2025 corporate volleyball league had 5 teams
Companies mentioned：三福企業、台灣體大、雲林美津濃、新竹可利工程師
Shooting at a kindergarten in Thailand’s 春武里府 leaves 1 dead; gunman surrenders after 18 hours
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- The other 44 children at the school
- All 3 teachers were evacuated safely
- About 150 kilometers southeast of the capital, 曼谷
- Caused 8 deaths
- More than 20 people injured
- A 14-year-old boy
- About 200 kilometers north of 曼谷
Companies mentioned：春武里府、邦拉蒙縣、農帕萊市立幼兒園、曼谷、甘烹碧府
Foreign investors sell NT$38.3 billion net, dumping 33,000 lots of 緯創, the most
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- Taiwan stocks fell 242.87 points today
- Closed at 46,940.49 points
- Trading value shrinks to NT$713.972 billion
- Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$38.334 billion
- 緯創 saw the largest net sales, at 33,754 lots
- Proprietary traders had net sales of NT$13.763 billion
- Investment trusts had net purchases of NT$1.786 billion
- The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$50.311 billion
Companies mentioned：緯創、台積電、台達電、群創、主動中信台灣收益、新纖、台新新光金、群益台灣加權正2、寶成、彰銀、聯電、萬海、凱基金、第一金、台中銀、兆豐金、台企銀、力積電、友達、國喬、南亞、台泥
Group-buying organizer involved in scam targeting a family of 5 in Fengyuan ordered to pay 2 more victims NT$2.26 million
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- She was ordered to pay more than NT$2.26 million
- She scammed a family of 5 in Fengyuan District, Taichung, out of more than NT$15.36 million
- Sentenced to 11 years in prison
- Caused losses of NT$700,000 to 2 victims
Companies mentioned：台中地院、台中地檢署、台灣台中地方法院
Taiwan | 風傳媒（52）
Tsai Ing-wen’s “thesis-gate” lawsuit ends after 7 years! Supreme Court rejects Peng Wen-cheng’s appeal; final ruling revealed
An appeal by media figure Peng Wen-cheng in a lawsuit over former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s doctoral dissertation was rejected by the Supreme Court, ending a 7-year legal dispute. The ruling is significant for political trust and academic transparency.
Zero debt and 76 international awards highlighted in policy report! Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao: Steadily advancing “Livable Technology City” into a new era
Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao delivered a policy report, announcing that the city had achieved zero debt and received 76 international awards. The city is advancing its Livable Technology City initiative, with policies spanning education, transportation, long-term care and other areas.
Companies mentioned：中油、一卡通
Tomorrow’s weather/New typhoon Dujuan to form! Latest track revealed: “Rain and cooler temperatures across Taiwan all week,” with clearer skies not expected until this day
Taiwan will be affected by the northeast monsoon and a tropical disturbance over the coming week, bringing rain and cooler temperatures nationwide. Local heavy rain is possible in Keelung and Yilan, while a typhoon named “Dujuan” may form near Guam; its track remains uncertain and will require close monitoring.
U.S.-Canada “trade war” deadlock hard to resolve? Trump may retaliate? Experts: Everyone should buckle up
Trade tensions between the United States and Canada are escalating. Retaliation threats from the Trump administration have clashed with Canada’s resistance, prompting experts to urge companies to prepare. The economic impact of tariffs is key to resolving the dispute.
Companies mentioned：バンコム社、Bombardier
Asian Games baseball/Chen Chen-wei plays every international game! The heartwarming reason behind “98 replaced by 66”; Tang Deng-kai named leadoff hitter
Rakuten Monkeys outfielder Chen Chen-wei was selected for Chinese Taipei’s baseball team for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and is expected by head coach Tang Deng-kai to lead off in the opening game. He changed his jersey number from 98 to 66 to express his love for his daughter, who was born on June 6.
It was all caught on camera! Abbot of famous Thai temple embezzled 80 million baht in temple assets and broke his vows by having sex with a female accomplice
The abbot of a famous Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand, embezzled 92 million baht in temple assets and broke his vows in collusion with a woman. Surveillance footage provided evidence leading to his arrest, dealing a serious blow to religious trust.
Not just Chiang Wan-an’s son! Taipei City Government confirms 4 “dual nationals” were sent to study in the US, including students with US, Canadian and Swiss citizenship
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s son holds US citizenship and qualified for a city government study-abroad program, prompting concerns over conflicts of interest. The Education Department confirmed that 4 dual-nationality students were selected this year, including students with US, Canadian and Swiss citizenship. City councilors are calling for institutional reform.
Why did people in ancient times put coins in the mouths of the dead? It wasn’t to stop corpses from opening their eyes—the real reason is one many people don’t know
An explanation of ancient Greek and Roman funeral customs examines why coins were placed in the mouths of the dead. Unlike the scenes in films showing coins placed over the eyes, the coins served as fare for Charon, the ferryman of the underworld, a practice analyzed alongside archaeological evidence.
“Floating athletes’ village” for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games unveiled! Cruise ships turned into dormitories, with 4600 athletes set to move in first
The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are prioritizing cost cuts and sustainability by building a “floating athletes’ village” using cruise ships and container homes. It will accommodate 4,600 athletes.
Companies mentioned：コスタクルーズ
Asian Games baseball／First national-team uniform: 中信兄弟’s Huang Wei-sheng says coach Hirano told him to picture his “sour face”
Chinese Taipei’s baseball team began training camp on the 10th for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games. 中信兄弟’s Huang Wei-sheng, a newcomer to the national team, said coach Keiichi Hirano used his “sour face” to motivate him with humor, showing the care behind his stern demeanor.
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、中日龍
Will Taipei residents really receive a “universal payment of NT$20,000 per person”? Motion passes second reading and is referred for review; here’s what the city government says
The Taipei City Council passed a motion recommending that the city government provide an additional NT$20,000 to every resident, in line with Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s proposal. The city government said its finances are insufficient and that the current budget surplus has already been earmarked.
How can you tell whether someone is truly wealthy? A bank employee reveals “3 everyday habits” that give it away—and show just how different they are from ordinary people
A former banker explains the 3 habits shared by truly wealthy people with assets exceeding 1 billion yen: modesty rather than flashiness, a clear philosophy and prioritizing time. The account highlights fundamental differences from ordinary people.
Companies mentioned：日刊SPA!
Credit card points quietly wiped out! The “hidden expiration date” banks don’t tell you about—skip 1 step and thousands of dollars can vanish
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- The extension period is limited to five years.
Companies mentioned：合作金庫、第一銀行、台北富邦、聯邦銀行、台新銀行、華南銀行、彰化銀行、永豐銀行、國泰世華、兆豐銀行、渣打銀行、台中銀行、新光銀行、元大銀行、安泰銀行、中國信託、遠東商銀、滙豐銀行、星展銀行、臺灣銀行、玉山銀行、長榮航空、中華航空、星宇航空、亞洲萬里通、萬豪、希爾頓
Are Taipei residents growing increasingly unhappy? Shen Po-yang launches a “citizen feedback” platform; comments top ten thousand in 1 day, with residents most concerned about 2 major issues
Shen Po-yang, the DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate, launched a LINE feedback platform that collected more than 12,000 comments from residents in two days, with the environment and transportation emerging as the top concerns. The move demonstrates a new model of civic participation and carries important implications for election strategy.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
【After-Work Economics】Is memory about to fizzle out? List of Taiwanese companies squeezed by a production-capacity tsunami revealed!
Original三星與海力士降價引發記憶體市場恐慌，中國成熟製程擴產衝擊台廠，但台灣供應鏈因信賴度獲轉單機會。專家認為AI產業革命長期趨勢不變。
Companies mentioned：三星、SK海力士、聯電、世界先進、日本四大化工巨頭
After a family member dies, can you use their ATM card to withdraw money for funeral expenses first? Many people rush to do this, but it could lead to an inheritance dispute
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- The inheritance tax exemption is NT$13.33 million, including a “funeral expenses deduction” of NT$1.38 million
- The deceased’s deposit balance at a financial institution or in postal savings is NT$200,000 or less
- But the day after his father died, the man went to a bank with his father’s passbook and seal without the consent of the other 3 heirs. He stamped his father’s seal on a withdrawal form and took out NT$1 million.
Companies mentioned：臺灣臺北地方檢察署、臺灣高等法院臺中分院、財政部
Three major institutional investors sell a net NT$50.3 billion! 力積電 sees net buying of 30,000 lots by the three major institutional investors, while 緯創 is hit by net sales of 33,000 lots
Original2026年9月10日、台湾株式市場で力積電が三大法人から3万張以上買い越し、AIサーバーの緯創は3.3万張売り越された。資金が電子株から金融・伝統産業へ移動しており、市場のリバランスが進行中。
Companies mentioned：力積電、緯創、友達、第一金、台達電、群創、南亞、玉山金、兆豐金、台塑
Are you a descendant of Qin Shi Huang? People with “4 particular surnames” may be highly likely to be—these names have been hidden for thousands of years and are common in everyday life
Descendants of Qin Shi Huang may be found among people with the 4 surnames “Qin,” “Ying,” “Yin” and “Yin,” it has been suggested. After the fall of the Qin dynasty, members of the royal family are said to have changed their surnames to evade pursuers, making it likely that people with these surnames today are their descendants.
Companies mentioned：搜狐網
Seto Kanna made her adult-video debut at 21! Her parents cried when they found out; Japanese internet users split over “high risk, high reward”
The parents of Kanna Seto, who debuted in adult videos at 21, initially broke down in tears but ultimately respected her decision. Sakura Tsukishima and Sola Aoi have also voiced their opinions, as the relationship between the sex industry and families is debated in Japan.
Hsinchu County leads 10 startups on a mission to Kuala Lumpur! AIoT and green energy expertise impresses Malaysia as firms push into ASEAN and secure a key foothold
The Hsinchu County government led 10 startups to showcase AIoT and green technology in Malaysia, laying the groundwork for entry into Southeast Asian markets.
Companies mentioned：StarFab、Cradle Fund、Paloe
Taiwan stocks plunge 242 points! Foreign investors dump more than 33,000 lots of “one stock”; three major institutional investors slash holdings by NT$50.3 billion
Taiwan stocks plunged 242.87 points today, falling below 47,000, as foreign investors sold heavily in stocks including 緯創. The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$50.3 billion. Markets are watching for upcoming US inflation data and signals on Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Companies mentioned：緯創、台積電、台達電、群創、新纖、寶成、聯電、萬海、凱基金、第一金
iPhone 18 Pro and Duo reservations sold out in “2 minutes”! Burgundy red isn’t fans’ favorite—this color takes the top spot
中華電信 opened reservations for the iPhone 18 Pro and the first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, and slots filled in just 2 minutes, showing strong market demand. Glacier Blue was the most popular color, with 46% of the vote, beating the much-discussed Burgundy Red.
Companies mentioned：中華電信
Emergencies can happen anywhere in the world, so why require registration only for trips to mainland China? Liang Wen-chieh: It’s encouraged but not compulsory; register if you want to avoid risks
Taiwan’s Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has made it mandatory for travel agencies to help travelers heading to mainland China register. The measure aims to facilitate emergency response, but its disparity with requirements for other countries has sparked debate. Individual registration is voluntary.
It’s not just children going back to school—there are bills for the whole family. Taiwan Forward: The blue and green camps are competing over subsidies, but few seem to care what university students actually need
The Taiwanese civic group Taiwan Forward has criticized the approach of policies supporting university students’ education, calling for an easing of the burden of applying for subsidies and policies that support students’ overall well-being. It has highlighted the financial burden on families and the psychological strain on students, and called for a policy shift.
Why did the vast quantities of silver issued in ancient times disappear by the fall of the Qing dynasty? The 3 destinations left out of TV dramas are truly a shame
Original清朝まで主要通貨だった銀が、近代化と戦乱により市場から消えた。その主な行方は賠償金、陵墓埋葬、政府回収の3つ。歴史的視点から貨幣の変遷を解明。
Companies mentioned：搜狐網
When parents gift TSMC shares to their children, is the gift value based on the “purchase price” or the current share price? The tax bureau’s calculation explained
When parents gift TSMC shares to their children, the gift value is calculated using the closing price on the date of the gift, not the original purchase price. Even if the value is below the NT$2.44 million exemption, the gift must still be reported to complete the transfer.
Companies mentioned：台湾積体電路製造（TSMC）
South Korea’s US$350 billion investment plan hits a snag! Foreign media warn Seoul not to give Trump another excuse to “come after you”
South Korea pledged to invest US$350 billion in the United States in exchange for lower tariffs, but slow progress has caused frustration in Washington and put pressure on the US-South Korea alliance.
Companies mentioned：Samsung Electronics、SK Hynix、Hyundai、LG Energy Solution
Why shouldn’t you wear leather shoes to a funeral? It’s not about getting them dirty! Many don’t understand the real meaning—and the consequences can be serious
Folk and practical reasons for whether to wear leather shoes at a funeral are explained. The true meaning of mourning customs, which many people had not known, is drawing attention.
“Taiya’s rising star” surges 132% on its debut! 248,000 people apply to buy shares in Heya Smart, with a winning lot worth up to NT$64,600
Heya Smart Technology, a subsidiary of Taiya Semiconductor, saw its share price surge 132.2% on its first day of trading, drawing more than 248,000 applicants; the allotment rate was just 0.3%. The company specializes in AI inspection and unmanned vehicle technologies, providing solutions for semiconductor and smart manufacturing.
Companies mentioned：台亞半導体
Asian Games men’s basketball／Chinese Taipei opens with a win! 4 players score in double figures as the team edges Jordan 83-80
Chinese Taipei’s men’s basketball team beat Jordan 83-80 in its opening game at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, led by Chen Ying-chun and Lin Ting-chien, with 4 players scoring in double figures. Despite Kao Po-wei fouling out, the team held on to win and showed its resilience.
Original亞運棒球／中華隊主戰陣容曝光！味全龍劉基鴻扛4棒 首戰南韓「傾巢而出」力拚首勝
Original2026年愛知・名古屋アジア競技大会の野球中華代表チームが集訓を開始し、主力メンバーが明らかに。味全ドラゴンズの劉基鴻が4番を務め、首戦の韓国戦に全力で臨む方針。旅日選手の陽柏翔が遊撃手を担当する一方、古林睿煬の怪我や黄仲翔の出場可能性が不透明な状況。
Companies mentioned：味全ドラゴンズ、東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス、東京ヤクルトスワローズ、韓華鷹
Where did the thousands of palace maids go after the Qing dynasty fell? Most switched to this 1 industry, revealing 3 grim paths left out of history textbooks
After the fall of the Qing dynasty, women of the Forbidden City were forced to become self-reliant, with their options largely divided into 3 paths: marriage, domestic service and the sex trade. Their fates were greatly shaped by the changing times.
Companies mentioned：搜狐網
Why is the bottom button on a suit jacket left undone? It is not for the look—the real reason is completely unexpected
The rule against fastening the bottom button on men's suit jackets originated with Britain's King Edward VII, who chose a more comfortable way of dressing because of his weight gain. The practice was imitated across the country and became part of international men's dress etiquette.
Why is a temporary memorial tablet set up first after someone in Taiwan dies? It is eventually burned, and many people do not know the reasons behind it
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Facts
- The wording is often arranged so that, following the cycle of “birth, old age, illness, death, suffering,” the final character falls on “old age,” resulting in common arrangements of seven or twelve characters.
Companies mentioned：國史館臺灣文獻館、蘭陽博物館、宜蘭縣政府、臺中地方民俗資料
This 1 milk product flew off 全聯's shelves as soon as it arrived! Insiders say it is a must-buy: “rich and smooth, naturally creamy”—one taste and the whole family is hooked
The arrival at 全聯 of Japan's “Hokkaido Betsukai Milk” sparked a buying rush. Consumers praised its rich, smooth taste; although it costs more, its quality has won recognition, reflecting rising demand for premium imported dairy products.
Companies mentioned：全聯
Why did 高金素梅's aide flee? The High Prosecutors Office says 張俊傑 allegedly took Chinese funds to spy for Beijing; 2 aides also detained
Chang Jun-chieh, a former aide to legislator Kao Chin Su-mei, is wanted on suspicion of receiving Chinese funds and operating a conspiratorial organization. He fled after breaking his electronic ankle monitor while out on bail. 2 aides involved in the case have also been detained. The case raises serious national security concerns.