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The Nantou County government held training on occupational safety and health and the prevention of workplace bullying, promoting the creation of a safe and healthy work environment. Many frontline managers took part, aiming to improve risk management through expert lectures.
Companies mentioned：英業達股份有限公司
Taiwanese restaurant chains and star-rated hotels are rolling out major promotions through September. 王品牛排 is offering a free seafood platter to customers whose names include 「王」 or 「玉」, while other businesses are offering discounts for birthday celebrants, teachers and older adults. Competition to attract customers is heating up.
Companies mentioned：王品牛排、台北凱撒大飯店、台北六福萬怡酒店、台北大倉久和大飯店、JR東日本大飯店台北、台中長榮桂冠酒店、茹曦酒店、台北萬豪酒店、台北美福大飯店、台北花園大酒店、漢來海港餐廳、豐FOOD海陸百匯、夏慕尼新香榭鐵板燒、青花驕、金子半之助、日本橋海鮮丼辻半、品田牧場、金色三麥、饗賓集團、萬客什鍋、瓦城泰國料理、涓豆腐
Waterproof shoes are marketed as keeping water out, but some wearers find their socks wet after a long walk in the rain. The cause may not be a leak, but foot sweat, water entering at the shoe opening or water absorbed by the material. The issue highlights a misunderstanding of what “waterproof” means.
Companies mentioned：GORE-TEX、SATRA
The Taichung Public Library will hold 「閱讀森劇場」 on September 20, hosting a family event where participants can experience picture books through theater and games. The event is for children aged 0–5 and their families, offering a multifaceted way to enjoy reading.
Companies mentioned：如果兒童劇團
Nantou County held an event to connect international digital nomads with local communities, aiming to foster sustainable talent exchanges and promote the region's brand internationally. Participants from Taiwan and abroad presented co-creation proposals, offering a new model for regional revitalization.
The U.S. Treasury Department expanded sanctions on a financial network supporting Hezbollah as part of its 「Economic Isolation Action」. A U.S. citizen also paid $1.43 million for violating sanctions.
Changhua County declared a Traffic Safety Month and appointed entertainer Wang Tsai-hua as an ambassador. Motorcycle crash deaths fell by 13 in the first half of 2026, an improvement of 19%. The county will continue promoting safer conditions through education, infrastructure projects and enforcement.
The Taichung City Government is moving ahead with renovations to Chongde Funeral Home. 中醫大附醫 first invested more than NT$1 billion to build the Zhongbin multi-story parking lot. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen attended the opening ceremony, marking a key breakthrough in a problem that had persisted for half a century.
Companies mentioned：中醫大附醫、巨大集團
The Taichung Tourism Bureau will hold a cycling community sharing session on September 13, inviting global cyclist Chiang Hsin-ching to share her urban riding experiences. The event will promote low-carbon tourism and local exploration and strengthen Taichung’s image as a city for recreational sports.
Taichung City’s Guangfu New Village Youth Innovation Base is offering a range of limited-time activities during the Mid-Autumn Festival, blending the creativity of youth brands with festive culture to promote local tourism and support youth entrepreneurship, with both social and economic significance.
Taiwanese fashion designer 洪麗芬 is holding a solo exhibition at the National Museum of the Netherlands, while Taichung’s Textile Crafts Museum is also displaying her signature work “Clothing of the Earth.” The exhibitions showcase fiber art blending East and West and raise the visibility of Taiwanese culture.
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates by 1 notch next week to 1.25%, a 31-year high. Markets are focused on the pace of further rate increases, with Governor Kazuo Ueda’s remarks set to be a key indicator.
Companies mentioned：日本銀行
IU released a new song, 「My Crazy Soulmate」, dedicated to Yoo In-na, her close friend of 16 years. Kim Young-ok and Na Moon-hee appear in the music video, symbolizing deep friendship. The tribute to friendship through music has drawn attention.
Netflix's official X account posted a meme containing the phrase 「neck injury」 on the 1st anniversary of the shooting of a conservative leader, prompting widespread criticism and a wave of subscription cancellations.
Companies mentioned：Hulu
周玉琴, a veteran anchor at 中天電視, received a sudden notice of dismissal after returning from leave. The stated reason was 「frequent outside work for personal gain」, prompting concerns about the media company's conservative culture in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：TVBS、中天電視、旺旺集團
Former DPP chair Hsu Hsin-liang argued at a seminar that the DPP represents Taiwan’s de facto majority and that Lai Ching-te would still have won in 2024 under a two-round voting system. People First Party chair James Soong urged “tolerance” and cautioned against dredging up old grievances.
「牛角日本焼肉専門店」 ranked 1st in online buzz, while 屋馬焼肉 fell to 3rd. High-quality meat and service were key factors in the rankings.
Companies mentioned：牛角日本焼肉専門店、胡同焼肉、屋馬焼肉、焼肉スマイル、森森焼肉、炭佐麻里、大股熟成焼肉、茶六燒肉堂、肉次方、姜滿堂、王品集團、豆府餐飲集團、輕井澤集團、築間餐飲集團
Beauty influencer 蕭伊 held a fan-appreciation raffle, but supporters of her former partner, Joeman, flooded the comments with 「Joeman, keep it up」 posts, raising suspicions of an organized online campaign. She chose not to retaliate and instead give back to her supporters.
At a gathering commemorating 30 years of direct presidential elections in Taiwan, 親民党 chairman James Soong stressed his view that direct elections do not touch on sovereignty issues. He called for stable cross-strait relations and responsible politics.
Companies mentioned：台北政経学院基金會、親民党、中国国民党、民進党
Korean cheerleader 李多慧 became angry after seeing trash and cigarette butts while serving as a one-day guide at Yangmingshan National Park. Emphasizing that “nature is hurting,” she urged the public to protect the environment. The incident highlights the influence celebrities can have when engaging with environmental issues.
65-year-old Sayuri Mitani used generative AI to earn about ¥300,000 a month working from home. Her success has drawn attention as an example of a digital career change later in life.
Taiwan's August exports hit a record $82.4 billion, driven by AI demand, up 41% year over year. Hsieh Chin-ho criticized the trade deficit with South Korea and what he called diplomatic neglect.
Companies mentioned：台積電、美光、三星、SKハイニクス
PGS released officially licensed bobblehead figures recreating Shohei Ohtani's two-way play as a pitcher and hitter. The limited run includes 10,000 pitcher models and 7,000 batter models, with supplies also available to the Taiwan market.
Companies mentioned：PGS
A subsidiary of 日月光投控 purchased AOI and AVI inspection equipment from affiliate 牧德 for NT$334 million. The investment is intended to meet rising demand for advanced packaging and stabilize the supply chain.
Companies mentioned：牧德(3563-TW)、台積電、AI晶片業者
Amid rising global crude oil prices and falling U.S. Treasury prices, Australian government bond yields reached their highest level in 10 and a half years. This signals growing inflation concerns and caution over monetary tightening, affecting markets more broadly.
Companies mentioned：Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Morgan Stanley downgraded Nike to 「Underweight」 and set a target price of $31, the lowest on Wall Street. The move was attributed to excessive optimism about the China market and intensifying competition.
Companies mentioned：摩根士丹利、Nike
Only 15.6% of homes in Taipei City are 20 years old or newer, the lowest share in Taiwan; Hsinchu County leads at 39.6%. 信義房屋 analysis says the limited supply and high prices of new homes in Taipei City are pushing many buyers toward redevelopment districts in New Taipei and Taoyuan.
Companies mentioned：信義房屋
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Former President Trump announced a proposal to give $5,000 to adult citizens if Republicans win, but party members are divided over concerns about the budget deficit. The proposal has drawn attention as part of his election strategy and could affect the direction of economic policy.
Foldable phones accounted for half of Taiwan's used smartphone buyback rankings in August 2026, with 三星's Z Fold8 Ultra topping the list at more than ¥58,000. Demand for high-capacity, high-performance models is growing, reflecting a shift in consumer preferences.
Companies mentioned：傑昇通信、三星、聯想、vivo、榮耀、OPPO、Google
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology unveiled an 「AI + software」 action plan to bring AI to 20,000 software companies by 2028. The goals are to make industries more intelligent and strengthen international competitiveness.
Companies mentioned：通義千問、混元
AI model DeepSeek announced a reduction in HBM demand, sending South Korean semiconductor stocks lower. Markets remained volatile amid demand concerns and U.S. rate hikes.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士、Meta、OpenAI、尤金資産管理、安本アジア収益ファンド、Tuttle Capital Management、フィボナッチグローバル資産管理
BitoPro and O-Bank have partnered to launch Taiwan’s first enterprise-grade stablecoin settlement pilot program. Through Bito.ONE’s integration with banking systems, businesses can seamlessly adopt cross-border stablecoin financial services, setting an innovative example for the industry.
Companies mentioned：Coinbase、JPMorgan
PCB and AI liquid-cooling component supplier Ronghui-KY reported continued growth in operations and announced plans to issue 1630 new shares at NT$92 per share, raising about NT$150 million. The move reflects confidence in future growth and a need for capital.
Companies mentioned：美系客戶
AI investment funding needs are behind the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield topping 5%. UBS sees semiconductor equipment and Taiwanese stocks as the biggest beneficiaries of AI and continues to recommend them.
Taiwan's stock market plunged more than 755 points on the 11th amid weakness in electronics shares and concerns about U.S. rate hikes. Trading volume also contracted, underscoring investor caution.
Companies mentioned：台積電、大立光、聯發科、欣興、景碩、南電
OpenAI is considering the possibility of slowing the pace of AI development. CEO Altman called for industry collaboration to manage risks, as concerns over safety grow.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、Google DeepMind
Original台湾股市加权指数跌破46000点关卡，凯基投顾分析认为AI产业目前处于科技革命的中段扩级期，尚未出现泡沫特征，建议投资人未来两个月采取逢回布局策略。
Companies mentioned：凯基投顾、Nvidia、Microsoft、Broadcom、Amazon、Google、Meta
燧原科技 listed on the STAR Market and surged 188.37% on its first day. Shanghai's 「Four Little Dragons」 in AI chips have now all entered capital markets. The company has a long-term partnership with 騰訊 and uses its proprietary DSA architecture.
Companies mentioned：沐曦股份、壁仞科技、天数智芯、騰訊、上海科創集團、上海國際集團、上海國投
Ahead of the U.S. CPI release, markets are watching the possibility of a Federal Reserve rate hike. The focus is on how inflation data will affect U.S. stocks, the dollar and bonds.
Companies mentioned：Barclays、Societe Generale、CME、永豐金證券
U.S. August CPI is due out today. If inflation exceeds expectations, the likelihood of the FOMC resuming rate hikes in September will increase. A rebound in energy prices and AI investment are new sources of upward price pressure.
Companies mentioned：Natixis、Kiplinger、富国銀行、高盛、先鋒領航、Vanguard、Siebert Financial、アメリカ銀行
China unveiled an automotive industry strategy through 2030, aiming to scale up electrification and autonomous driving and achieve world-class competitiveness. The policy-led industrial transformation is accelerating.
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai countersigned the drone bill passed by the Legislative Yuan, stressing that national defense and industrial development cannot wait. He set out two key principles—budget authority and protection of state secrets—and called for an expedited review of supplemental appropriations.
In Win denied the joint and several liability claimed by Ascion. A U.S. federal court ruled that the arbitration award applies only to its subsidiary 力韡, explicitly finding it invalid for In Win. The ruling is important for protecting the company's legal status.
Companies mentioned：Ascion、力韡
緯創 held its share price in positive territory despite heavy foreign selling, supported by strong demand for AI servers. A fourth-quarter earnings peak is expected, and the company is expanding production in the United States and Vietnam.
Companies mentioned：緯創、和碩、仁寶、英業達、廣達、輝達
The 「Taiwan Innotech Expo」 will be held in Taipei on September 17-19, 2026, showcasing more than 1,000 patented technologies centered on AI. A total of 450 companies from Taiwan and abroad will take part, highlighting Taiwan's technological capabilities and industrial transformation.
U.S. stocks have risen for 3 consecutive years, leaving investors' portfolios overweight in equities. Experts recommend rebalancing into bonds and other assets to manage risk.
Companies mentioned：iShares、Fidelity
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Companies mentioned：Heho健康
醫師公會全聯會 held its 14th-term 11th editorial review meeting on September 9, 115, chaired by convener Wang Hong-yu and guided by Chair Chen Hsiang-kuo. The meeting reviewed submissions for Volume 69, Issue 10 of Taiwan Medical Journal, focusing on precision clinical decisions and medical humanities. It also reported on recent association affairs: the government has planned a health insurance-related budget of NT$60 billion, with overall budget negotiations scheduled for September 23. The association will continue to seek higher medical payment rates.
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Companies mentioned：中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會、醫師公會全聯會