# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-11 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 7 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 634 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 96 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Make the lens you take on your travels lighter. Thypoch launches its first AF zoom, “Voyager AF 24-50mm f/2.8”

- Published: 2026-09-11T08:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000721.000071960.html
- anchor: #n2652919
- Companies mentioned: Amazon JP、楽天

焦点工房 will launch Thypoch’s first AF zoom lens, “Voyager AF 24-50mm f/2.8,” in September 2026. Lightweight and suitable for video, it is ideal for travel photography.

## 【鶏笑】Fried chicken specialty shop “鶏笑（とりしょう）野々市店” to open September 14 (Monday)! Special promotions will also be held!

- Published: 2026-09-11T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001023.000122416.html
- anchor: #n2652920
- Companies mentioned: SRSホールディングス株式会社、株式会社NIS、鶏笑

Facts:
- Opening in Nonoichi, Ishikawa Prefecture, on September 14 (Monday), 2026
- Customers who spend 500 yen or more at the store
- Juicy chicken breast karaage original cup: 390 yen (tax included)
- ※「ジューシームネからあげオリジナルカップ」は、1日50個限定で販売します。

## Tohoku’s first major AI conference, which drew approximately 500 attendees in total for its 1st edition, will hold its 2nd edition, “東北AI野心会議 2026,” in Sendai on November 18

- Published: 2026-09-11T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000120231.html
- anchor: #n2652458
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デジタルゴリラ、シンクパートナーズ株式会社、株式会社リチカ、株式会社アサプリホールディングス、ソウルドアウトライズ株式会社、studio veco、株式会社ライフブリッジ、Brand new day株式会社、株式会社Wasshoi Lab、帝国データバンク、日本経済新聞

Facts:
- Approximately 500 people attended in total
- The rate of businesses without a successor in the Tohoku region is 50.9%
- It reached 73.7% in Akita Prefecture
- The proportion who said they “use” AI was 38.3%
- It doubled in 1 year from 17.7% in the previous fiscal year
- The national average of 48.6%
- Supported AI adoption at approximately 100 companies nationwide
- A total of 200 AI training sessions and lectures
- Approximately 175 people, including representatives of sponsoring companies, attended the venue
- Approximately 500 people participated in total, including online attendees
- 100% satisfaction
- 96. of respondents said they would recommend it to someone they know

## Franchise Kaigi 2026, an in-person seminar event for the franchise industry, to be held at AP Shimbashi on October 9

- Published: 2026-09-11T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000151866.html
- anchor: #n2652388
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビジネスチャンス、株式会社ゴンチャ ジャパン、株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン、株式会社ジモティー、株式会社glob、タニザワフーズ株式会社、一般社団法人日本フランチャイズチェーン協会

Facts:
- Exceeding 10 billion yen in annual sales
- Regular price: 3,000 yen (tax included)
- Early-bird price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
- Conference admission fee + 7,000 yen (tax included)

## 【Targeting success in 2027 (Reiwa 9 fiscal year)】Intermediate and advanced curriculum for the real estate transaction agent exam (Full/Light) now available!

- Published: 2026-09-11T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001000.000017546.html
- anchor: #n2652276
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アガルート、アガルートアカデミー、株式会社ファンオブライフ、アガルートキャリア、Education Career、株式会社シナプス、株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所、株式会社エーアイアカデミー、株式会社メディアグロース、株式会社クエリマーケティング、買取バリュー、株式会社あそびラボ、株式会社ワクコンサルティング、アガルート法律会計事務所

Facts:
- Capital: 35,000,000 yen

## 【フジテレビ】主演 黒崎レイナ／出演 堀 海登 『アイドルは職歴になりません！』９月11日（金）０時よりFOD SHORTにて独占配信開始

- Published: 2026-09-11T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002187.000000084.html
- anchor: #n2652269
- Companies mentioned: フジテレビ、FOD SHORT、FCC

Facts:
- １話約１分の縦型ショートドラマ
- Watch 5 episodes for free every day
- 『アイドルは職歴になりません！』（全60話）

## AI customer support system “ヘルプドッグ” launches integration with Google アナリティクス 4

- Published: 2026-09-11T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000038439.html
- anchor: #n2652601
- Companies mentioned: noco株式会社、Google アナリティクス 4、ヘルプドッグ

Facts:
- Capital: 76.06 million yen (including capital reserve)

## Former Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Chu An-hsiung dies at 82; ashes returned to Kaohsiung

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:41:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609110052.aspx
- anchor: #n2653417
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市議會、陳田錨、王玉雲

Facts:
- Died at the age of 82
- Sentenced to 1 year and 10 months in prison
- Deprivation of civil rights for 3 years
- 17 councilors removed from office
- 1 person resigns
- 18 council seats filled in by-election
- More than NT$20 billion in company assets misappropriated or siphoned off

## Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim arrives in Italy; 民進黨 caucus: The democratic world will not be intimidated

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:36:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609110051.aspx
- anchor: #n2653418
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、中央社、歐洲議會、烏克蘭公民自由中心

Facts:
- 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate

## 2 more people detained in probe into suspected bid-rigging of Keelung public works

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:28:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609110050.aspx
- anchor: #n2653396
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市政府、國民黨

Facts:
- Defendant Fu Chun-sheng ordered released on NT$200,000 bail
- 2 others released on bail of NT$300,000 and NT$50,000, respectively, and ordered to report back for questioning

## Taichung woman swerves to avoid bicycle, changes lanes and hits military vehicle, then strikes 2 cars; 3 injured

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:18:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609110049.aspx
- anchor: #n2653217
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府警察局、交通警察大隊、中央社

Facts:
- 3 injured and taken to hospital
- 2 passenger cars in the oncoming lane

## AI and net zero／中華車 targets 35% renewable energy share by 2035, reiterates 2050 net-zero goal

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609110048.aspx
- anchor: #n2653218
- Companies mentioned: 中華車、MG

Facts:
- Net-zero carbon emissions target to be achieved by 2050
- Renewable energy capacity installed for self-use in 2025: 1,879.66 kW
- Solar power system at the Yangmei plant generated a total of 2,223,581 kWh
- Reduces emissions by 1,054 tons of CO2e per year
- This year, the Yangmei plant installed 173.7 kW of solar power
- Complete the second phase of solar power equipment installation by 2030, bringing total installed capacity to 4,030.56 kW
- Complete the third phase of solar power equipment installation by 2035, reaching a total of 9,616.785 kW

## Jimmy Lai's daughter confirms cancer diagnosis: 'I long so much for my father to be by my side'

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:15:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609110047.aspx
- anchor: #n2653211
- Companies mentioned: 香港壹傳媒、每日連線、The Daily Wire

Facts:
- His 30-year-old daughter Lai Choi told U.S. media
- 78-year-old Jimmy Lai
- Sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Hong Kong court

## Travel agency, owner and manager indicted over alleged million-dollar illegal fundraising

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:14:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609110046.aspx
- anchor: #n2653212
- Companies mentioned: 瑞恩旅行社

Facts:
- Raised NT$1 million
- 1個投資單位新台幣20萬元
- 3% return in the 1st year
- 4% return in the 2nd year
- 5% return in the 3rd year
- 12% interest in total over 3 years

## “East! Take Me Away” concert to be held on the 12th and 13th; 杜德偉 to make Taitung debut

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:08:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609110045.aspx
- anchor: #n2653213
- Companies mentioned: 杜德偉、台東縣政府、動力火車、信、戴愛玲、Yellow黃宣、9m88、阿妹妹、李玖哲、許茹芸、羅時豐、李聖傑、江美琪、陳勢安、林曉培、BOXING、黃妃、PONAY卜耐

Facts:
- To be held on the 12th and 13th at the International Landmark in Taitung Seaside Park

## AI demand eases concerns over cash burn as Oracle reports better-than-expected results

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:08:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609110044.aspx
- anchor: #n2653214
- Companies mentioned: 甲骨文公司、Oracle Corp.、路透社、Visible Alpha、Valoir、魏特曼、倫敦證券交易所集團、LSEG

Facts:
- Oracle shares have fallen more than 21% so far this year
- Shares rose 4% in after-hours trading
- Secured more than $30 billion in new AI cloud contracts
- Backlog of remaining contract revenue climbed to $664 billion
- Analysts had estimated $639.88 billion
- Annual spending target remains at $90 billion to $95 billion
- Free cash flow was negative $5.4 billion
- Market expected free cash flow of negative $9.56 billion
- First-quarter capital expenditures reached $28.5 billion
- About $11.36 billion of the spending was funded by customer prepayments
- First-quarter revenue grew 30% to $19.3 billion
- Market expectation was $19.14 billion
- Via

## 川普親信迪傑諾瓦辭職 曾受命主導調查川普政敵

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:02:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609110043.aspx
- anchor: #n2653108
- Companies mentioned: 川普、迪傑諾瓦、司法部、美國廣播公司新聞網、布蘭希、佛羅里達州南區聯邦檢察官辦公室、路透社、史密斯

Facts:
- 迪傑諾瓦, now 81, is a lawyer
- The time frame runs from 川普’s first presidential campaign in 2016 to the criminal investigations he faced after leaving office in 2021
- 迪傑諾瓦 was appointed in April this year to lead the 司法部 investigation

## 莎芭蓮卡 seeks 3rd straight US Open title, beats home favorite to reach final first

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:02:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609110042.aspx
- anchor: #n2653109
- Companies mentioned: 莎芭蓮卡、皮古拉、艾芙特、小威廉絲、芮芭奇娜、高夫

Facts:
- The 3rd player to win 3 consecutive US Open women’s singles titles
- 莎芭蓮卡, 28

## Shanghai's first AI voice-cloning case: company ordered to pay 3.53 million in damages

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:00:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609110041.aspx
- anchor: #n2653110
- Companies mentioned: 上海米哈遊網路科技股份有限公司

Facts:
- Ordered to pay 750,000 yuan in damages
- About NT$3.53 million

## Two-stage prize draw for Taiwan Tourist Shuttle passes; Tourism Administration offers NT$10,000 travel credits and stays at star-rated hotels

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:56:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609110040.aspx
- anchor: #n2652922
- Companies mentioned: 観光署、LINE、阿里山茶農、Taiwan PASS

Facts:
- This year, the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle launched more than 100 themed passes across Taiwan
- From now through Nov. 11
- Eligible for 1 raffle ticket
- Eligible for 2 raffle tickets

## 中共 activity by 21 aircraft and vessels around the Taiwan Strait; 國軍 monitoring closely and responding

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:55:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609110039.aspx
- anchor: #n2652923
- Companies mentioned: 中共、國軍、國防部、中共解放軍

Facts:
- 中共 continues activity around the Taiwan Strait with 21 aircraft and vessels
- Detected 11 sorties by Chinese military aircraft
- 10 sorties crossed the median line and entered southwestern and eastern airspace
- 8 Chinese naval vessels
- 2 official ships

## Hackers are the biggest risk to robotaxis; expert says they are still safer than human drivers【Interview】

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:54:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609110038.aspx
- anchor: #n2652924
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉、Tesla、Waymo、亞馬遜、Zoox

Facts:
- 特斯拉 had 420 registered autonomous vehicles as of early September
- 45 of them were Cybercabs
- Waymo had 988 registered vehicles in Texas
- It could take another 20 years for the U.S. to reach a scale where autonomous vehicles account for more than half of trips in many cities

## 美光 employee compensation announced; average pay for entry-level engineers in Taiwan is NT$3.4 million

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:50:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609110037.aspx
- anchor: #n2652925
- Companies mentioned: 美光、Micron

美光 announces its highest-ever compensation, with average pay for entry-level engineers in Taiwan reaching NT$3.4 million and generous packages for production-line staff.

Facts:
- Cash compensation for 美光 employees in Taiwan will start at NT$1.7 million in fiscal 2026
- Average cash compensation for entry-level engineers: NT$2.9 million
- Average total compensation: NT$3.4 million
- More than 60,000 employees worldwide
- About 15,000 employees in Taiwan
- Cumulative investment of more than NT$1.6 trillion

## Man who threatened to kill president acquitted by Changhua District Court; prosecutors plan to appeal

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:48:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609113001.aspx
- anchor: #n2652921
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、Threads

## Executive Yuan countersigns drone bill; Chang Tun-han says defense security and industry upgrades cannot wait

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:40:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609110036.aspx
- anchor: #n2652900
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院、國軍

## Nikkei plunges 3% intraday as oil prices surge and inflation fears intensify

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:37:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609110035.aspx
- anchor: #n2652901
- Companies mentioned: 日経指数、ICE Brent Crude、西德州中级原油、標普500指數、XTB

Facts:
- Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 3.03%
- To 63,291 points
- $108.15 a barrel
- Surged past the $100-a-barrel mark
- 標普500指數 (S&P 500) fell 0.6%

## Vice President Hsiao visits Italy for forum; Presidential Office says Lin Chia-lung is accompanying her

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:30:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609110034.aspx
- anchor: #n2652874

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, accompanied by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, traveled to the Italian island of Ventotene to attend a forum. A European Parliament vice president stressed that Beijing has no right to interfere.

Facts:
- Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim was invited to attend the 2nd Ventotene Europe of Freedom and Democracy Forum
- Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung accompanied Hsiao to the forum
- European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno announced Hsiao Bi-khim's arrival on Ventotene
- Picierno stressed that Beijing has no right to interfere
- Ventotene has a population of about 700

## Putin arrives in India for BRICS summit; Middle East conflict could become a 'core fault line'

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609110033.aspx
- anchor: #n2652875

Putin attends BRICS summit, with the Middle East issue emerging as a core fault line. China-India ties cautiously warm.

## Trump promises $5,000 payments to everyone as an election pledge; funding source draws scrutiny as all sides wait and see.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609110032.aspx
- anchor: #n2652876
- Companies mentioned: 紐約時報、福斯新聞、美聯社

Trump promises $5,000 payments to everyone after the election, raising questions over funding and regulations as all sides wait and see.

## 台積電 falls NT$35 in early trading; Taiwan stocks slide more than 800 points.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:21:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609110031.aspx
- anchor: #n2652772
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海

Facts:
- Fell to a low of 46115 points.
- Retests support at the monthly moving average, around 46026 points.
- 台積電 hits an early-session low of NT$2415.
- 聯發科 hits a low of NT$4560, down NT$160.
- 台達電 reaches NT$1595.
- Fell NT$80
- 鴻海 stands at NT$247.
- Down NT$4.

## 共和黨 mounts an aggressive campaign against immigrant crime while also preparing for the “post-Trump era”.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:20:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609110030.aspx
- anchor: #n2652773
- Companies mentioned: 共和黨、美國、路透社、MS NOW

Facts:
- The payment will be issued to each adult, amounting to $5,000.
- A sports stadium that can accommodate 20,000 people.

## 川普 proposes $5,000 payments for everyone: A look at whether the move could worsen inflation and other issues.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:17:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609110029.aspx
- anchor: #n2652774
- Companies mentioned: 川普、共和黨、國會、聯邦準備理事會、聖路易聯邦準備銀行、租稅基金會、紐松、拉斯金

Facts:
- A payment of $5,000 to each adult.
- About NT$160,000
- The U.S. has about 276.8 million adults aged 18 and older.
- The total would reach $1.384 trillion.
- The amount is about $1.27 trillion.
- The total value of the 3 rounds of pandemic relief checks was about $814 billion.
- The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 3.4% year over year.
- Causing the U.S. inflation rate to rise by about 2.6 percentage points.
- The U.S. government collected $195 billion in tariff revenue in fiscal year 2025.
- A payout of $1.4 trillion.
- The deficit ballooned to nearly $3 trillion.

## Rain expected north of Taoyuan and in eastern Taiwan; Wu Der-rong says a tropical disturbance may develop this weekend.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:13:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609110028.aspx
- anchor: #n2652770
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央大學、氣象應用推廣基金會

Facts:
- Temperatures in the north: 21 to 30 degrees Celsius.
- 21 to 34 degrees in central Taiwan.
- 23 to 35 degrees in the south.
- 21 to 32 degrees in the east.
- The northern high is expected to rise to about 34 degrees on the 12th.
- Temperatures in central and southern Taiwan could reach 36 degrees.
- The northern temperature will rise another 1 degree to about 35 degrees on the 13th.

## The Taiwan dollar opens down 3.2 cents at NT$31.58.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:07:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609110027.aspx
- anchor: #n2652668
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Down 3.2 cents.
- At NT$31.58.
- The opening trading range is NT$31.58.

## Taiwan stocks open down 289.28 points.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:03:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609110026.aspx
- anchor: #n2652663
- Companies mentioned: 台北股市

Facts:
- The weighted index stands at 46651.21 points.
- Trading value: NT$10.984 billion.

## Russia and China target Claude模型; Anthropic disrupts multiple AI attacks.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:02:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609110025.aspx
- anchor: #n2652664
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、阿里巴巴、月之暗面、深度求索、小米、午夜暴雪、俄羅斯對外情報局、Claude模型、千問、Kimi聊天機器人

Facts:
- More than 151 million interactions attributed to 阿里巴巴 were observed.
- From more than 3,500 accounts described as fraudulent.
- Peaking at nearly 3 million times a day.

## “嘉義鐵孩子” works enter 竹崎高中, inspiring creativity through metal art.

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:52:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609110024.aspx
- anchor: #n2652525
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義鐵孩子、竹崎高中、何子凡

Facts:
- “Animals” assembled from “scrap metal.”

## Fraudsters posing as debt-consolidation agents used stolen credit cards to buy meal vouchers; Criminal Investigation Bureau busts scam ring, indicts 9.

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:51:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609110023.aspx
- anchor: #n2652526
- Companies mentioned: 苗栗地方檢察署、刑事警察局中部打擊犯罪中心、中打第二隊、苗栗縣警察局、台中市警察局、高雄市

Facts:
- The Hsu-surnamed person in charge and 9 others were indicted.
- Gift vouchers worth more than NT$1.36 million.
- The scam ring made more than NT$33.56 million in illegal profits.

## England plans to tax overnight visitors starting in 2028, with the rate expected to be no more than 5%.

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:43:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609110022.aspx
- anchor: #n2652524
- Companies mentioned: Visit Britain、UK Hospitality

Facts:
- The tax rate will not exceed 5% of accommodation costs.
- About 42.6 million foreign visitors visited the UK in 2024.
- They stayed a total of 293 million nights.
- Generating a total of as much as £32.5 billion.
- It could lead to the loss of at least 33,000 jobs.
- Local governments could collect £1.6 billion in tax revenue from tourists.
- Gross domestic product (GDP) could shrink by £2.2 billion.
- An additional 5% would be charged on accommodation costs.
- The tax could be charged for a maximum of 5 consecutive nights.
- The standard rate (which is also the cap) is £1.3 per person per night.
- The rate ranges from €1 to €12 per person per night.

## 歐洲議會副議長：台灣副總統蕭美琴抵達義大利 北京無權干預

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:36:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609110021.aspx
- anchor: #n2652509
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲議會、台灣、安莎通訊社、Facebook、烏克蘭公民自由中心

Facts:
- Ventotene Island lies 46 kilometers off Gaeta, a city in southern Italy.
- The island currently has a population of about 700.

## Oil prices rise amid the U.S.-Iran war; Philadelphia semiconductor index closes lower as Taiwan stocks await developments.

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:29:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609110020.aspx
- anchor: #n2652500
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、TrendForce、大同、雷虎科技、國家中山科學研究院、和泰車

Facts:
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 2.66%.
- 台積電 ADR fell 1.68%.
- It has approached $53.49 billion.
- August consolidated revenue was NT$4.383 billion
- Up 19.17% from July
- Down 11.49% year over year
- 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

## 行政院是否副署無人機條例 張惇涵9時30分說明

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:19:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609110019.aspx
- anchor: #n2652389
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院

Facts:
- Chang Tun-han will speak at 9:30 on the “Act to Strengthen National Defense Autonomy and Develop the Unmanned Vehicle Industry.”

## Taiwan-Europe technology cooperation is close; Wu Cheng-wen says building a resilient supply chain is important.

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:00:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609110018.aspx
- anchor: #n2652336
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、國科會

Facts:
- The output value created by science park companies exceeds 20% of national GDP.
- The 3 science park administrations under 國科會.
- There are 18 science parks in total.

## 【ワイエムアセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities report (beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts) — 18th period (2025/12/23–2026/06/22)

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:29:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z0R5,,
- anchor: #n2653219

ワイエムアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its securities report for the 18th period. It disclosed the operating status of its Australian real assets investment fund.

## [YM Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 10th Fiscal Period (2025/06/24–2026/06/23)

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:11:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z1NP,,
- anchor: #n2652669

YM Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed its securities report for the 10th fiscal period, disclosing the fund’s operating and financial conditions.

## [Daiwa Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 65th Fiscal Period (2025/06/20–2026/06/19)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:37:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YXKM,,
- anchor: #n2652510

Daiwa Asset Management filed its securities report for the 65th fiscal period. Net income for the period was 52,479,967 yen.

## [J.P. Morgan Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 18th Fiscal Period (2025/12/16–2026/06/15)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:32:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z0L6,,
- anchor: #n2652504

J.P. Morgan Asset Management filed its securities report for the 18th fiscal period, reporting net assets of about 21 billion yen and net income for the period of about 1.58 billion yen.

## [ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 18th Fiscal Period (2025/12/16–2026/06/15)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:17:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YXUP,,
- anchor: #n2652503
- Companies mentioned: ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社

ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed its securities report for the 18th fiscal period of “ブラックロック iインカム,” disclosing operating conditions.

## [Tottori Bank, Ltd.] Amended Securities Report — 162nd Fiscal Period (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:16:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z1D3,,
- anchor: #n2652502

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## [DWS Investments Japan Limited] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 33rd Fiscal Period (2025/12/16–2026/06/15)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:16:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YYZZ,,
- anchor: #n2652501

DWS Investments Japan Limited’s securities report for the 33rd fiscal period of “ドイチェ・グローバルＲＥＩＴ投信” disclosed operating conditions and financial data.

## [ティー・ロウ・プライス・ジャパン株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 8th Fiscal Period (2025/12/16–2026/06/15)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:16:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z0S4,,
- anchor: #n2652459
- Companies mentioned: ティー・ロウ・プライス・ジャパン株式会社

ティー・ロウ・プライス・ジャパン株式会社 filed its securities report for the 8th fiscal period, disclosing operating conditions and financial figures for the period from December 16, 2025, to June 15, 2026.

## [SBI Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 19th Fiscal Period (2025/06/13–2026/06/12)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:13:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YZBO,,
- anchor: #n2652396

The 19th-fiscal-period securities report for an investment trust managed by SBI Asset Management was filed. Income for the period was about 1.396 billion yen, and the period return was 43.22%.

## [SBI Okasan Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 4th Fiscal Period (2025/12/13–2026/06/12)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:09:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YASC,,
- anchor: #n2652395

SBI Okasan Asset Management filed the 4th-period report for the NASDAQ AI Active Fund. Net assets increased, and net income for the period was 550 million yen.

## [Asset Management One Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 19th Fiscal Period (2025/12/12–2026/06/11)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:08:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z090,,
- anchor: #n2652394

Asset Management One filed its securities report for the 19th fiscal period. Net assets were about 3.8 billion yen, and net income for the period was about 140 million yen.

## [三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 42nd Fiscal Period (2025/12/13–2026/06/12)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:07:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YW9R,,
- anchor: #n2652393
- Companies mentioned: 三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社

三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its securities report for the 42nd fiscal period. Net income for the period was 1,214,152,813 yen.

## [大和アセットマネジメント株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 4th Fiscal Period (2025/12/20–2026/06/19)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:06:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YZBB,,
- anchor: #n2652392
- Companies mentioned: 大和アセットマネジメント株式会社

大和アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its securities report for the 4th fiscal period, disclosing net assets and profit and loss during the investment period.

## [Asset Management One Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 25th Fiscal Period (2025/06/12–2026/06/11)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:05:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z07Q,,
- anchor: #n2652386

Asset Management One filed its securities report for the 25th fiscal period. Net assets were about 166.9 billion yen, and net income was about 31.7 billion yen.

## [Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 6th Fiscal Period (2025/12/16–2026/06/15)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:05:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YU1H,,
- anchor: #n2652385

Nomura Asset Management filed its securities report for the 6th fiscal period on September 11, 2026. The report disclosed operating conditions for an investment trust targeting global equities, including those in emerging markets.

## [Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 8th Fiscal Period (2025/12/13–2026/06/12)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:03:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YTUZ,,
- anchor: #n2652384

Nomura Asset Management filed its securities report for the 8th fiscal period, reporting a decline in assets under management and a net loss for the period.

## [Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 39th Fiscal Period (2025/12/13–2026/06/12)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:03:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YKWO,,
- anchor: #n2652383

The 39th-fiscal-period securities report for an investment trust managed by Amova Asset Management Co., Ltd. was filed. Total net assets were about 10.1 billion yen.

## [Daiwa Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 7th Fiscal Period (2025/12/20–2026/06/19)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:03:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YZEA,,
- anchor: #n2652347

Daiwa Asset Management filed its securities report for the 7th fiscal period, disclosing operating conditions for a fund focused on the intangible asset value of U.S. equities.

## [Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 18th Fiscal Period (2025/12/19–2026/06/18)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:03:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YUUL,,
- anchor: #n2652341

Nomura Asset Management filed its securities report for the 18th fiscal period, disclosing operating conditions and profit and loss.

## [野村アセットマネジメント株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 33rd Fiscal Period (2025/12/16–2026/06/15)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:02:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YXCC,,
- anchor: #n2652340
- Companies mentioned: 野村アセットマネジメント株式会社

野村アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its securities report for the 33rd fiscal period of “野村日本真小型株投信.” Total net assets were about 2.78 billion yen.

## [Asset Management One Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 25th Fiscal Period (2025/06/12–2026/06/11)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:02:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z00T,,
- anchor: #n2652339
- Companies mentioned: アセットマネジメントOne株式会社

アセットマネジメントOne株式会社 filed its securities report for the 25th fiscal period, recording net income of about 10.1 billion yen.

## [Asset Management One Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 2nd Fiscal Period (2025/06/13–2026/06/12)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:02:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z07R,,
- anchor: #n2652338
- Companies mentioned: アセットマネジメントOne株式会社

アセットマネジメントOne株式会社 filed its securities report for the 2nd fiscal period of beneficiary securities of a domestic investment trust, disclosing operating conditions and financial statements.

## [BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 19th Fiscal Period (2025/12/16–2026/06/15)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:01:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YZX9,,
- anchor: #n2652293

BlackRock Japan filed its securities report for the 19th fiscal period, disclosing operating conditions, including the fund’s net assets and rate of return.

## [フィデリティ投信株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 19th Fiscal Period (2025/12/16–2026/06/15)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z0TV,,
- anchor: #n2652204
- Companies mentioned: フィデリティ投信株式会社

Fidelity Investments filed its securities report for the 19th fiscal period, disclosing operating conditions and financial statements for the period.

## [Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 39th Fiscal Period (2025/12/16–2026/06/15)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YUTU,,
- anchor: #n2652203

Nomura Asset Management filed its securities report for the 39th fiscal period of “野村日本不動産投信.” Net assets were about 29.7 billion yen, and the fund posted a net loss for the period.

## [SBI Asset Management Co., Ltd.] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 4th Fiscal Period (2025/12/13–2026/06/12)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100YZCD,,
- anchor: #n2652202

SBI Asset Management filed its securities report for the 4th fiscal period of an investment trust. The period return was 3.5%.

## 【Fidelity Investments Co., Ltd.】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)—3rd Fiscal Period (2025/06/17–2026/06/15)

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://disclosure2.edinet-fsa.go.jp/WZEK0040.aspx?S100Z0UF,,
- anchor: #n2652201

Fidelity Investments filed its securities report for the 3rd fiscal period. During the period, it recorded operating revenue of approximately 10 billion yen and net income of approximately 9.6 billion yen.

## How is the annual 2.44 million gift-tax exemption calculated? Transferring a house to children can still bring a fine even within the tax-free allowance! Experts reveal 5 major pitfalls: Many people get it wrong.

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163114
- anchor: #n2652987

Many parents misunderstand the gift-tax exemption when transferring assets to their children and are unintentionally hit with hefty additional tax bills and fines. Experts warn of 5 pitfalls.

## Beijing Watch: Was Liu Xiang’s devotion of his youth worth only 2.3 million? An analysis of the dark history of China’s “buyout of years of service” and how it compares with Taiwan’s retirement system.

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11163507
- anchor: #n2652986
- Companies mentioned: 上海市体育局

中国の元陸上選手・劉翔が、引退後11年間の「在籍不在岗」状態を経て、上海市体育局と49.4万元で関係を清算。自身の給与全額を寄付し、制度の遅れと不透明さを批判した。

## What happens to health insurance after leaving a job? A guide to where to enroll during the gap before starting a new job.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163200
- anchor: #n2652988

Health insurance must be maintained even during a gap after leaving a job. Here is a guide to staying insured under the appropriate status, such as through a family member’s coverage or enrollment at a district office.

## Labor Ministry offers money to workers aged 45 and older! Up to NT$100,000 per person, available to both employed and job-seeking people; eligibility and amounts explained.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:54:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163719
- anchor: #n2652989

台湾労働部は45歳以上の在職中高年層を対象に、最大10万元の職業訓練補助を提供する「産業人材投資方案」を実施。AIや語学など多様なスキル習得を支援し、再就職や斜杠人生の実現を後押しする。

## People aged 55 and older get money today! Starting 9/11, one county or city will give a “red envelope of up to NT$9,500 per person”; no income limit or application required, with funds deposited directly. Eligibility explained.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:35:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163714
- anchor: #n2652990

基隆市政府推出「長樂65專案」，向符合資格的長者發放6,500元敬老禮金，加上中秋金最高可領9,500元，免申請直接入帳，近8.2萬人受惠。

## ENHYPEN and Stray Kids lose! Japan’s poll of the 2026 top 10 K-pop boy groups: The champion is a sensational hit, while an internationally acclaimed boy group sets the bar.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163004
- anchor: #n2652993
- Companies mentioned: HYBE、YGエンターテインメント、Pledisエンターテインメント

2026年日本ファン投票によるK-POP男團人気ランキングでBTSが1位に輝き、ENHYPENとStray Kidsが2、3位を占めた。国際的な人気とファンの熱狂が背景にある。

## Beijing Watch》A note from China marked “confidential” handed over mid-speech at a Seoul forum! Philippine defense chief reads it aloud and mocks: Aren’t you afraid of being sent to a gulag?

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11163180
- anchor: #n2652992

At the Seoul Defense Dialogue, China handed the Philippine defense chief a note opposing the South China Sea arbitration ruling. He read it aloud and condemned it as bullying, drawing international attention.

## 5 of Taiwan’s oldest schools announce closures! They will stop admitting students in year 115 and officially shut down; the 61-year-old institutions will become history, and the futures of students and faculty have been revealed.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163707
- anchor: #n2652991
- Companies mentioned: 中華大学、修平科技大学、国立清華大学、国立暨南国際大学、華夏科技大学、国立台湾科技大学、大漢技術学院、一貫道天皇学院

Five private universities in Taiwan have decided to close or merge in response to the declining birthrate. 中華大学 and 修平科技大学 are partnering with national universities and donating their campus assets to become advanced research hubs, offering a new model for improving the sustainability of education.

## Will Chiang Wan-an’s fight alone jeopardize more than just 2026? A scholar breaks down the “DPP’s campaign against Chiang” in 5 points and warns it could affect this major figure too.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:29:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11163717
- anchor: #n2652994

Chinese Culture University Professor Niu Ze-xun analyzed the DPP’s systematic attacks on Chiang Wan-an, warning that if the KMT does not develop a counterstrategy, it could hurt its election prospects in 2026 and 2028, especially the nationwide campaign effects of Chiang and Lu Hsiu-yen.

## Taipei Computer Association teams up with the iOS developer community and Google Cloud to help upgrade industry AI capabilities through a hands-on Hybrid AI workshop.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:25:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11163716
- anchor: #n2652995
- Companies mentioned: Google Cloud

The Taipei Computer Association (TCA) held a hands-on Hybrid AI workshop with the iOS developer community and Google Cloud, helping businesses master integrated cloud and on-premises AI applications and promoting the industry’s smart transformation.

## A flower-shaped lemon tart has sold 10 million! Taichung’s popular dessert brand creammm.t opens its first Taipei location in Zhongshan.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:21:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11163715
- anchor: #n2652996

Taichung’s popular dessert brand creammm.t has expanded to Taipei for the first time, opening a brick-and-mortar shop in Zhongshan District. Its signature offerings include flower-shaped lemon tarts and classic gift boxes, strengthening its presence in northern Taiwan.

## Morning market update》Odds of a Fed rate hike jump to 73%! US PPI rises 5.4% year over year, triggering a sell-off; Taiwan stocks open down 289 points.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:14:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11163712
- anchor: #n2652997
- Companies mentioned: TSMC、MediaTek、Delta Electronics

The U.S. PPI stood at a high 5.4% year over year, and the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike rose to 73%. A sharp jump in oil prices also weighed on the market, with Taiwan stocks opening down 289 points.

## Weather／New Typhoon Dujuan is about to form! Latest track shows “cooler, damp weather in northern Taiwan”; when will the rain stop?

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163708
- anchor: #n2652998

A new typhoon, Dujuan, could form in the South China Sea, but is expected to move toward Vietnam and have no direct impact on Taiwan. Northeasterly winds will move south from next Monday through Wednesday, bringing cooler, damp weather and scattered showers to northern Taiwan. Residents should watch for weather changes.

## 北京觀察》蘋果摺疊機iPhone Duo來了！對戰華為Mate XT2，專家揭美中「科技護照」的決勝關鍵

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11163516
- anchor: #n2652603
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、華為、小米

蘋果 has launched its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, entering direct competition with 華為 Mate XT2 and 小米 18 Fold and highlighting differences in the corporate cultures and strategies of US and Chinese tech companies.

## Motorcyclists can stay out of the rain! Taiwan’s enclosed-cabin motorcycle goes on sale “at this time”; what to know about the electric tricycle’s price, interior, license requirements, road access, new parking rules and a 36000 fine for violations.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163706
- anchor: #n2652602

台日共同の新興企業が開発した電動三輪車『Lean3』が台湾で32.8万円で販売発表。2027年納車予定で、自動車免許が必要な点が話題。

## Why do some of the deities in Taiwan’s temples look “black”? It’s not because the statues are dirty—the reasons behind it are unknown to many.

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163157
- anchor: #n2652604
- Companies mentioned: 内政部、中央研究院、国立台湾歴史博物館、国史館台湾文献館、東吳大学

The black statues of deities in Taiwanese temples are the result of incense smoke, traditional statue-making techniques and restoration history. Their color reflects the accumulation of culture, faith and time.

## 【The Journalist】Syphilis rates among young women surge; rising infections among pregnant women threaten fetal health.

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5551657
- anchor: #n2652605

Syphilis infections among young women, particularly those aged 13–24, have surged 10-fold over the past 10 years. Experts are sounding the alarm over the potential effects on fetuses when pregnant women are infected.

## This week’s top inside stories》A southern powerhouse backs Ko Chih-en: Could Kaohsiung be the KMT’s path to electoral redemption? Will “Two-State Theory” minister go to China, and will Hung Sun-han use a Taiwan Compatriot Permit?

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11163405
- anchor: #n2652606

With Taiwan’s 2026 local elections approaching, KMT candidate Ko Chih-en is running again in Kaohsiung, Hung Sun-han’s planned trip to China has become a focus, the second-instance hearing in the Ko Wen-je case is underway, and a split in the KMT camp in Hsinchu County is emerging.

## Seniors aged 65 get a cash gift! One county or city is issuing 6500 yuan per person today, 9/11; no application is needed, and the money is deposited automatically. See eligibility requirements.

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11162975
- anchor: #n2652609

Keelung City has launched the “Keelung Chang Le 65 Program,” easing age and residency requirements. Nearly 84,000 seniors can receive a 6500-yuan senior-citizen benefit on September 11, automatically deposited without an application, reflecting the city’s commitment to respecting older people.

## Exclusive interview》Ariel Sobelman, head of Israel’s National AI Directorate: From startup nation to full-stack nation.

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11163475
- anchor: #n2652608
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、NVIDIA

Sobelman of Israel’s National AI Authority announced that the country would transition from a “Startup Nation” to a “full-stack nation.” He emphasized promoting everyday AI and sovereign AI, and called for investment in 台積電.

## Could China catch up with ASML? Veteran Dutch journalist warns of a DUV battleground: China’s semiconductor industry chain is missing “this key element.”

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11163663
- anchor: #n2652607
- Companies mentioned: ASML、台積電、安世半導体、飛利浦

A veteran Dutch journalist said China could compete with ASML in DUV equipment. The key lies in the difference between Taiwan and the Netherlands’ trust-based, horizontally divided ecosystem and China’s vertically integrated model.

## Behind the scenes》The lone prosecutor no longer receives morning greeting images from the justice minister—and now faces off against the acting prosecutor-general.

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162453
- anchor: #n2652610

Taiwan High Prosecutors Office prosecutor Chen Hung-ta publicly questioned Hsu Hsi-hsiang’s suitability to serve as prosecutor-general, citing his political background and lack of experience with major cases. Hsu was nevertheless appointed acting prosecutor-general, sparking debate over judicial independence.

## DeepSeek and 月之暗面 among those named: FBI joins NSA and CISA in accusing Chinese AI firms of “theft”; Beijing again rejects the allegations outright.

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11163550
- anchor: #n2652611
- Companies mentioned: DeepSeek、阿里巴巴、月之暗面、智譜AI、Anthropic、OpenAI、Google、xAI

The U.S. FBI, NSA and CISA accused Chinese AI companies of “distilling” technology from U.S. models, naming DeepSeek and 月之暗面, among others. China categorically denied the allegations, escalating the dispute internationally.

## 《Wall Street for Tech》Reading guide｜“Distillation” is “plagiarism”! The US Treasury secretary and national security agencies join the chorus of condemnation as they prepare for a new AI tech war?

- Published: 2026-09-11T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11163543
- anchor: #n2652270
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、DeepSeek、月之暗面、Moonshot AI、阿里巴巴、MiniMax、階躍星辰、StepFun、智普、Z.ai、Apple、OpenAI

U.S. national security agencies and the Treasury secretary accused Chinese AI companies of using “distillation” technology, calling it “theft of intellectual property.” They expressed concern that China is narrowing the AI technology gap and hinted at possible sanctions.

## An estate worth more than 13.33 million, yet inheritance tax is still 0? The tax bureau reveals the actual calculation; many people overlook these deductions.

- Published: 2026-09-11T08:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163472
- anchor: #n2652271

台湾の国税局が2026年度の相続税控除額を発表。遺産が1333万円を超えても、配偶者・子・葬儀費などの控除で税額が0円になるケースがあるため、正確な計算が重要。

## Commentary: Here comes the double standard again—海底撈 is allowed, but 瑞幸咖啡 isn’t?

- Published: 2026-09-11T08:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11162928
- anchor: #n2652272
- Companies mentioned: 瑞幸咖啡、海底撈、順昱控股、順豐快遞、中通快遞、小米、大疆、蘋果、比亞迪、張雪機車

瑞幸咖啡’s entry into Taiwan has been blocked, with the government requiring a review under rules for mainland Chinese investment on national security grounds. But 海底撈, which also has Chinese capital, is already operating, prompting claims of a double standard.

## 〈Taiwan stocks open〉Electronics, financials and traditional industries sell off together; index plunges more than 900 points, breaking below the 4萬6 threshold.

- Published: 2026-09-11T11:04:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6604315
- anchor: #n2652926
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、聯電、富邦金、國泰金、南亞

Taiwan stocks opened down more than 900 points today, dragged lower by Japanese and South Korean markets, and fell below 46,000. Electronics, financial and traditional industry shares all weakened, market sentiment was subdued, and trading volume contracted slightly.

## 〈Stocks in focus〉Unimicron surges more than 3% on heavy volume against the trend, lifting PCB upstream materials stocks.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:54:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6604322
- anchor: #n2652927
- Companies mentioned: 騰輝(6672-TW)、台光電(2383-TW)、台虹(8039-TW)、富喬(1815-TW)

Unimicron shares jumped more than 3% as the company expands production of high-end AI server materials, lifting upstream PCB stocks across the board and reflecting strong market expectations for its future capacity plans.

## ChangXin’s Q2 profit margin tops Samsung and SK海力士, but HBM3 yield of 25% draws mockery from Korean media.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:50:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6604273
- anchor: #n2652928
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SK海力士、美光科技、鎧俠、閃迪、寒武紀

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## Which of the eight tech giants is the most attractive? 博通’s AI revenue surges 221%, yet its valuation is the lowest.

- Published: 2026-09-11T10:48:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6604215
- anchor: #n2652929
- Companies mentioned: Future Fund、博通、特斯拉、輝達

Gary Black, managing partner of Future Fund, called for a reassessment of the Magnificent Eight, noting that 博通’s AI revenue had increased 221% even though its valuation was the lowest. PEG ratios compared with 特斯拉 and 輝達 have put 博通 in the spotlight as an investment opportunity.