Sinyi Realty's Malaysian subsidiary awards construction contract; cumulative amount exceeds NT$700 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Sinyi Realty announced that its Malaysian subsidiary will invest NT$709 million in a tourism real estate development project in Sabah, expected to be completed in 2027.
Facts
Sinyi Realty, on behalf of its Malaysian subsidiary ZhanCheng Tourism Development Sdn.Bhd., announced that the cumulative value of construction contracts is about NT$709 million.
The counterparties include See Song & Sons Sdn. Bhd. and other companies.
The project is located in Papar District, Sabah, Malaysia, with a total floor area of about 27,444 ping.
Construction began on May 17, 2024, and is expected to be completed on June 15, 2027.
Companies mentioned：ZhanCheng Tourism Development Sdn.Bhd.、See Song & Sons Sdn. Bhd.、洲際酒店
高金素梅 suspected of fraudulently claiming more than NT$7.87 million in aide salaries and other funds
Also allegedly used multiethnic associations to fraudulently claim more than NT$9.33 million in subsidies from government agencies and state-owned enterprises
台北地院 orders NT$10 million bail, travel restrictions and electronic ankle monitoring
Yesterday, a man surnamed Chen was ordered to post NT$50,000 bail
Nuclear Safety Exercise No. 32 concludes successfully, with a drone medicine-delivery drill included for the first time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
A 3-day live exercise
Simulated the simultaneous opening of 2 protection stations: the Shimen Cave parking lot west of Nuclear Power Plant No. 2 and the plaza in front of the Keelung City Fire Department to the east
European Central Bank raises benchmark interest rate by 1 quarter-point to 2.5%, its 2nd hike this year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The European Central Bank announced a 1 quarter-point rate hike to 2.5%, its 2nd increase this year, aimed at countering rising energy costs and inflationary pressure triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. The bank also raised its GDP growth forecasts for this year and next year.
Facts
The European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 1 quarter-point to 2.5%.
The main reason for the rate hike was rising energy costs and inflationary pressure driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
The ECB raised its GDP growth forecast for this year from 0.8% to 0.9%.
The ECB raised its GDP growth forecast for next year from 1.2% to 1.4%.
China orders large companies to pay within 60 days to ease collection difficulties for small and medium-sized businesses.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's State Council issued a notice requiring large companies to pay small and medium-sized businesses in cash within 60 days and strictly regulating payment deadlines, aiming to ease their business difficulties.
Taiwan hopes to link up with the Luzon Economic Corridor; U.S. official says there is considerable room for cooperation.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan hopes to connect the Taiwan-Philippines Economic Corridor with the Luzon Economic Corridor. The United States welcomed Taiwan's strengths in semiconductors and AI, saying there is significant potential for cooperation.
Cho Jung-tai: Step up efforts to combat vote-buying and violence, and guard against foreign interference in elections.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier Cho Jung-tai ordered a crackdown on public safety threats ahead of the election. He stressed enforcement against vote-buying, violence, foreign forces and disinformation, and outlined progress in anti-fraud efforts and plans to strengthen cybersecurity.
Facts
The local elections and referendum will be held on Nov. 28.
Losses from telecom network fraud in August this year fell 67%.
Recent online shopping fraud cases increased 48% year over year.
China's commerce ministry summons 法國企業, says impact of accepting 歐盟 subsidies must be assessed.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
Between 2005 and 2024, Chinese companies received 3 to 8 times more government support than companies in member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Macron calls for stronger competitiveness in space, hopes to achieve European crewed launch within 10 years.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Summary not yet available
Facts
He hopes that within 10 years, the first European crewed spacecraft will carry European and other astronauts into space from Kourou, French Guiana.
He also hopes to see Europe's first cargo spacecraft, Nyx, dock at the International Space Station (ISS) in 2 years.
He hopes to see Europe's first lunar lander, Argonaut, reach the lunar surface in 5 years.
Europe must invest 10 billion euros (about NT$367.4 billion) over 10 years if it is to achieve autonomy in space.
This would allow satellites to connect directly with mobile phones without going through terrestrial base stations. He said Europeans must have access everywhere within 10 years to connectivity comparable to fifth-generation mobile technology (5G).
To provide short-term liquidity, 中國央行 will conduct overnight reverse repurchase operations again in September.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中國央行 announced that it will conduct daily overnight reverse repurchase operations of no more than 600 billion yuan from Sept. 14 to 17, aiming to precisely adjust short-term liquidity needs in the banking system.
Facts
The daily operation amount will not exceed 600 billion yuan.
Overnight operations already account for more than 90%.
Some institutions may need short-term liquidity for only 2 to 3 days.
定穎投控's Thai subsidiary secures 2 batches of equipment, worth about NT$2 billion in total.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
PCB manufacturer 定穎投控 announced that its Thai subsidiary will spend about NT$2.048 billion on equipment to expand production and operating capacity at its Thailand plant.
Facts
The total transaction amount is about NT$2.048 billion.
The total transaction amount will not exceed 7.5 billion yen.
About NT$1.523 billion.
The total transaction amount will not exceed US$16.6 million.
About NT$525 million.
定穎投控's August revenue was NT$2.932 billion.
Up 83.96% year on year
Revenue of NT$17.97 billion in the first 8 months of this year
Aviation bonuses for the National Airborne Service Corps to rise: NT$80,000 for pilots and NT$100,000 for flight instructors.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
內政部 announced an increase in bonuses for National Airborne Service Corps flight personnel, raising monthly payments for co-pilots, pilots and flight instructors to NT$60,000, NT$80,000 and NT$100,000, respectively. The move aims to address salary competition from the civil aviation market and strengthen rescue capacity.
Facts
Monthly bonuses for co-pilots, pilots and flight instructors will each rise from the current NT$40,000 to NT$60,000, NT$80,000 and NT$100,000, respectively.
The state must spend more than NT$100 million to train a flight crew member qualified to serve as captain.
方志友 faces a major challenge in new role involving a romance with SJ’s 崔始源
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actor 方志友 takes on the role of an ambitious dean in the new drama “要是未曾相遇就好了,” with a romantic storyline alongside 崔始源. 胡智強 plays an earnest police detective, showcasing a contrast in his acting.
Facts
方志友 plays an ambitious, power-hungry dean of an art academy in “要是未曾相遇就好了.”
方志友 and 崔始源 play former partners in the drama.
胡智強 plays an honest and down-to-earth member of a Criminal Investigation Corps investigation team in the drama.
Mops and blenders are all creative tools: 彭雄渾 holds art exhibition, saying “There is no right answer in art”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
80-year-old painter 彭雄渾 is holding a solo exhibition that showcases his distinctive creative style and vitality. Part of the proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to a charitable foundation, reflecting art’s value and contribution to society.
German military plans to introduce 30 AI tools starting in 2027 to speed up battlefield decision-making
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The German military plans to introduce AI technology to speed up battlefield decision-making, with full deployment expected in 2028. The move aims to improve data-processing efficiency while strengthening domestic development capabilities.
游盈隆 visits Pingtung County Election Commission, stresses election administration must remain neutral and objective
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Central Election Commission Chairman 游盈隆 visited the Pingtung County Election Commission and urged election workers to strictly uphold neutrality, fairness and professionalism in the Nov. 28 nine-in-one elections to ensure they are completed smoothly.
Uravation launches “Codex One-on-One Coaching” for non-engineer executives and DX managers. The program uses weekly 60-minute one-on-one sessions to train people to automate their own work with Codex over 3 months and 12 sessions.
Taking a step toward a dream through “welfare × VTubers.” Link Music launches “Link Ally,” a VTuber-focused training and employment support project in partnership with Type B continuous employment support facilities.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Applications are now open for project members.
The application period runs from Sept. 1 (Tue.) to Oct. 1 (Thu.), 2026.
Originalクイーン： 伝説のコンサートが４Kレストア＆ドルビーアトモスによる圧倒的臨場感で蘇る！10/7公開 『クイーン：ブダペスト』 より「Tie Your Mother Down」 の映像が先行公開に！
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
The film will be shown at 106 theaters nationwide
Admission: ¥3,000 flat rate
SIXP61 ¥5,940 (¥5,400 before tax)
SICP-31878~9 ¥3,960 including tax (¥3,600 before tax)
80,000 tickets sold out
An estimated 45,000 fans also listened to the performance from outside the stadium
17 cameras
Film measuring approximately 40 km (25 miles) in total length
Companies mentioned：クイーン、カルチャヴィル合同会社、ソニーミュージック、パーク・ロード・ポスト・プロダクション、IMAX、ドルビーアトモス、フー・ファイターズ、ジェフ・ベック、VH1 Rock Honors、ロックの殿堂、ブライアン・メイ、ロジャー・テイラー、フレディ・マーキュリー、ピーター・ジャクソン、ロード・オブ・ザ・リング、カルチャヴィル、TOHOシネマズ、Sony Music Entertainment
Notice of player Sōson Okubo's transfer to University of Arkansas Rich Mountain (USA)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Sōson Okubo of Ichikawa SC will attend a university in the United States and join its soccer team. The club supports this new challenge for a player who developed from the academy to the first team and now overseas.
Companies mentioned：University of Arkansas Rich Mountain
Event report: A shift in perspective toward altruism is key to preventing young employees from leaving and slowing growth. Imagina holds a Tokyo seminar on organizational development based on human instincts
Uravation publishes online a list and organizational chart of its 62 “AI employees” working at the company every day. The report details how AI agents with names and assigned duties divide work across 9 departments, with humans approving 100% of external transmissions and publications.
Dangan Bunko’s “The Rusted Queen Mech 1” ranks 5th in Amazon’s light novel category! The buzzworthy post-apocalyptic SF action title is on sale for 82% off on Kindle through 9/18.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Ranked 5th in the light novel category of the Kindle Store on Amazon’s best-seller rankings
Original小説投稿サイト「カクヨム」にて著者累計8,000万PVを突破
A record-largest sale offering 82% off is underway on Kindle
In the AI era, how can we foster “the ability to think”?—From development based on “time spent” to development that “designs experiences in making judgments.” 20 illustrated pages and a 38-page research review now available
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Built on data from 980 companies and 338,000 workers
80.1% of establishments reported having some kind of problem with skills development or employee training.
“There is a shortage of people who can provide training”: 59.5%
Announcement: The YouTube channel “韓国語は発音が9割” by Seungjun, a Kyoto University graduate and Korean-language instructor, surpasses 40,000 subscribers
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
The channel surpassed 40,000 subscribers, reaching 42,000
The videos have received more than 2.9 million views in total
[Korean pronunciation/Brilliant concept] Speak Korean in 5 days! 100 words with perfect pronunciation from a former announcer (280,000 views)
[Definitive guide] The correct order for learning Korean, which 99% get wrong (150,000 views)
[Practice with BTS’s V] How to train your ears to suddenly understand spoken Korean (120,000 views)
[For 500 students in grades 3–6] Seungjun, head of online Korean-language school K-PRO, gives a lecture at Chuo Ward Tsukudajima Elementary School
[Lecture for 200 high school students] Seungjun, head of online Korean-language school K-PRO, gives a lecture at Tokyo Metropolitan Katsushika Sogo High School to prepare students for a school trip to Korea
[Ciara] Now selling cases for the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max! The latest trends, including clear and mirror cases for stylish customization
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
New models for fall 2026
All 11 directly operated stores nationwide, including the Lumine Yokohama store opening on September 5
Oil price surge spooks bond market! U.S. Treasury yields hit multi-year highs as markets bet on Fed rate hikes ahead of schedule
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Rising international oil prices have heightened inflation concerns, pushing U.S. Treasury yields to multi-year highs. Markets are now pricing in a Fed rate hike as early as October, and the bond market selloff continues.
Summer peak-season effect: 智冠 posts revenue growth in both monthly and annual comparisons for August
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
智冠’s August revenue reached NT$556 million, up 0.7% month over month and 7.8% year over year. Buoyed by the summer peak season and new games, its digital entertainment and financial technology businesses showed steady momentum, a positive sign for investors.
〈U.S. stocks early trading〉Energy and inflation pressures converge! Odds of a Fed rate hike next week reach 70% as major indexes open lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks fell after August PPI came in above expectations and crude prices surged amid worsening tensions in the Middle East. The probability of a Fed rate hike reached 70%, heightening market concerns.
Companies mentioned：Macy's、Meta Platforms、Apple、JPMorgan、London Stock Exchange Group
With Oracle set to report earnings, the market is anticipating an 11% swing in its share price. Concerns persist over the concentration of outstanding AI-related orders, but expectations for a recovery in performance are growing.
Meta’s AI ace is here! Muse’s breakout popularity prompts 摩根大通 to upgrade its rating
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
摩根大通 raised its investment rating on Meta to “overweight,” citing a strong market response to its new AI product Muse, which shows Wall Street recognizes Meta’s competitiveness in AI.
Will the iPhone Duo sell? TrendForce estimates shipments of 5 million units this year and a 24.8% market share
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the “iPhone Duo.” TrendForce forecasts shipments of 5 million units in 2026 and a market share of 24.8%. Its high price and the need for consumers to change their usage habits could pose obstacles to sales.
MOU to be signed for the Asia Asset Management Center’s Tainan zone! 金管會: Local government is handling recruitment; scope of business not yet defined
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Tainan City Government will sign an MOU for the asset management zone next week. 金管會 said the recruitment is being handled by the local government and the scope of business has not yet been defined; regulatory arrangements will be assessed after companies submit plans.
One line of code breaks CUDA’s shackles: Google TPU overtakes Nvidia, closing in on B200
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Google’s TPU is more cost-efficient than Nvidia’s B200, and PyTorch compatibility is helping reduce reliance on CUDA. This could bring major changes to the competitive landscape for AI infrastructure.
Another variable for Fed decision! U.S. August PPI annual rate rises to 5.4% as losses in U.S. stock index futures widen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. August PPI was high at an annual rate of 5.4%, fueling concerns that the Fed will continue raising rates. U.S. stock futures fell as a result, underscoring the market’s nervous reaction.
Fubon 00662 launches a 1-for-5 split; Nov. 10 is the last day to buy, trading resumes Nov. 17
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Fubon NASDAQ ETF (00662) will split its beneficial units on a 1-for-5 basis, with trading to resume on Nov. 17. The move aims to lower the investment threshold and improve market liquidity, making the fund more attractive to retail investors.
永捷 posts record-high revenue for August and the first 8 months; contributions from non-operating income and peak season for sports brands add momentum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
永捷’s August 2026 revenue reached NT$191 million, up 42.95% year over year. Cumulative revenue for the first 8 months reached NT$1.526 billion, up 62.81%, setting records in both periods. The gains were driven mainly by peak-season shipments for sports brands and property handovers, reflecting strong business momentum.
Is Europe’s rate-hiking cycle over? ECB rate rises to 2.5% as markets speculate on 3% next
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%. Energy price surges driven by tensions in the Middle East are pushing up inflation and adding to uncertainty over the outlook for monetary policy.
Vehicle fuel fee payments provide a boost! Electronic payment collections and payments surge to NT$33 billion in July, with 街口 rising to second place
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In July 2026, the value of electronic payment collections and payments in Taiwan reached NT$33.01 billion, a substantial increase from the previous month. Demand for vehicle fuel fee payments was the main driver, and 街口支付 climbed to second place in transaction volume.
北基 posts record-high revenue for August and the first 8 months; expanding fuel market share and higher non-operating income add momentum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
北基’s August revenue reached NT$921 million, up 20.77% year over year, while cumulative revenue for the first 8 months hit a record for the same period. The results were driven mainly by increased fuel market share and gains from asset activation, indicating its dual-track strategy is working.
State-owned Hua Nan Financial scores an early win: first 8 months net profit hits NT$24 billion, a record high, up nearly 4 tenths year on year; EPS NT$1.71
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Hua Nan Financial Holdings reported after-tax net profit of NT$24.022 billion for the first 8 months, up 39.24% year on year, with EPS of NT$1.71. Its major subsidiaries all posted record profits for the same period.
Tax season peak is over! July card spending fell to NT$454.4 billion but still ranked fifth-highest for a single month; first 7 months saw a whopping NT$3.33 trillion in spending
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Credit card spending in July 2026 totaled ¥454.4 billion, down from the previous month in a natural adjustment after the tax-payment peak. The cumulative total for the first 7 months reached ¥3.33 trillion, a record high. Consumer spending was assessed as robust.