Man suspected of hallucinating called police claiming someone was hiding in his car; Taipei police instead caught him driving under the influence of drugs and seized nearly 100 packets of drugs
U18 Asian Youth Championship: Chen Yaojie makes spectacular diving catch against Japan, honing his skills in international competition and recognizing his shortcomings
Yilan big bike suspected of rear-ending truck stopped at red light; one rider killed and one injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Facts
The 58-year-old Huang, riding the big bike, and his 58-year-old wife, surnamed Jiang, who was riding pillion, were injured and taken to hospital. Huang died after emergency treatment due to the severity of his injuries.
Police administered a breath alcohol test to the 36-year-old Huang, who was driving the small truck; it showed no alcohol. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Celine Dion returns to Paris stage after 6 years, sheds tears several times following illness
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Canadian singer Celine Dion returned to the stage in Paris after 6 years away following a diagnosis of a rare disease. She was overcome with emotion during the opening performance of a concert series at Paris La Défense Arena.
Facts
Celine Dion gives her first full concert in Paris after 6 years
Celine Dion publicly revealed in December 2022 that she had stiff-person syndrome
From Hawaii, specialty power stone shop 「マルラニハワイ」 offers 174 natural stone accessories for “health and longevity” and “family harmony”! Free shipping on all items and a free gift of cleansing crystal chips [online shop only]
Former NHK announcer Anna Nakagawa decides to freeze her eggs for the first time: “I don’t even expect to get married”; she reveals her reasons and struggles during her time at NHK / Saori Takizawa reveals her marriage for the first time in the media! From having no desire to marry to declaring, “I want to marry this person,” and moving to Hyogo
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Decides to freeze her eggs for the first time at age 32
Architectural designer Hayato Takeuchi, in his 20th year in the field, launches an information service on Threads connecting “labor shortages” with “job hunting”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Takeuchi enters his 20th year in the architectural design industry
Users’ works are now on sale online. ONECODE, a Type B continuous employment support facility where people can learn 3DCG and programming, operates in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture
【Hometown Tax】Rich matcha madeleines from a hugely popular matcha sweets brand that sold 11,040 units in 10 days newly selected as a Kyoto Prefecture return gift
【Okayama University】PMI Japan Chapter “Academic Sponsor Conference 2026” — discussion on doctoral talent development and AI management amid the AI for Science wave
Izumi Mori reveals the little-known story of how she met her husband! What was the “unexpected reason” they quickly grew closer? A look at an unemployed couple living in a luxury high-rise as they reveal their tumultuous past in “Himitsu no Mamaen 3” #3
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Total views of the program's related videos have surpassed 220 million
The meeting between Genghis and Nogoon Beki is revealed! “Chingis – VIVANT THE ORIGIN STORY” to stream exclusively with unlimited viewing on U-NEXT from September 20
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Enjoy more than 480,000 titles including movies, dramas, and anime
More than 1.33 million manga and books are also available.
Rian Akita and Akane Yura to star in a dual-cast production! The stage play Miss Ghost, about the “last Christmas” faced by 12 girls, will be staged at 六行会ホール in December 2026!
【September 13 is Fist of the North Star Day】The anime Fist of the North Star and walking app aruku& announce the “End-of-the-Century Survival Walk” collaboration campaign!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
A total of 16 popular characters will appear in the aruku& town
Fist of the North Star × aruku& collaboration goods: 30 winners
Nutritionally balanced food: 400 winners
Employees: 130 (as of April 2026)
Companies mentioned：TOPPANグループ、株式会社ONE COMPATH、Mapion、Shufoo!、aruku&、北斗の拳 – FIST OF THE NORTH STAR
Shoichi Fukui to star! Saho Aono and MARIA-E to appear! Casting auditions underway! BWP2.0 NEW JAPANESE MUSICAL 『ジル・ド・レ ～吾輩は娼館の蚤である～』 set to premiere in January 2027!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Starting January 22, 2027 (Friday)
Received 35% of the votes for “Most Anticipated Work”
Spent 17 years with 劇団四季
Continued performing the role for 9 years starting in 2013
Won the Stars of Tomorrow vocal contest at the Apollo Theater in NY in 2012
【Okayama University】Selected for JST START’s “Additional Support for Initiatives Contributing to NEXT Global Hub Cities” — Okayama University, 岡山理科大学 and 愛媛大学 to collaborate and accelerate the formation of a Setouchi-style startup ecosystem
Costco members may be missing out: Insiders reveal “8 hidden perks” that can earn back the membership fee
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Costco has 145 million members worldwide. Along with shopping discounts, it offers 8 hidden perks, including travel, tickets and auto services. Taking advantage of them can easily earn back the annual membership fee, making them highly valuable to consumers.
Is he the key to the DPP’s 2028 prospects? Peng Wen-cheng reveals “45% winning formula”: 1 move could affect the KMT-TPP dynamic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Media personality Peng Wen-cheng analyzed Taiwan’s 2028 presidential election, saying that if the DPP can hold its support at 45%, the outcome will depend on how the KMT and TPP divide the remaining 55% of the vote. Ko Wen-je’s legal case is a wildcard.
Swing voters are turning away from Trump! The Economist analyzes U.S. midterm elections: Republicans risk losing their congressional majority
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Economist reports that the coalition of voters who backed Trump’s 2024 victory is rapidly breaking apart. Young people and minority groups in particular are leaving over disappointment with economic and foreign policy, putting the Republican congressional majority at risk in the midterm elections.
Older adults no longer have to pay health insurance premiums! 14 counties and cities announce automatic government payments with no application required; a guide to increased subsidies across Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
22 counties and cities in Taiwan have introduced subsidy policies to reduce health insurance premium burdens for seniors. In 14 counties and cities, no application is required, and the government automatically makes payments, providing a maximum monthly subsidy of 826 yuan. The assistance is an important form of economic support.
Today’s (9/13) top stories! Older adults aged 65 receive payments! A look at the 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen bonus schedule／Temperatures to fall across Taiwan, with clear skies returning only on this day／Is there a way out of the Constitutional Court impasse? Hsu Hsin-liang and Jiang Yi-huah unusually agree
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Puli Township in Nantou County will distribute its Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen bonus starting September 14, with people aged 100 and older receiving up to NT$20,000. The bonus systems vary among Taiwan’s 22 counties and cities. Forecasts show northeast winds cooling northern Taiwan, while a severe typhoon may form east of Ryukyu. Hsu Hsin-liang and Jiang Yi-huah proposed a “French model” to break the Constitutional Court deadlock.
Skip the pineapple cakes and cream puffs! Savvy travelers to Taiwan stock up on this “1 practical item,” buying 20 packs; foreigners are snapping it up too
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan-made pull-out toilet paper has become popular as a “must-have” among Taiwanese living abroad and foreigners. Because quality is inferior in South Korea and the West, cases of people bringing large quantities home when they return to Taiwan have been piling up.
Blue and green camps face off in Kaohsiung! Wang Jin-pyng takes over as Ko Chih-en’s campaign chair; Lai Jui-lung brings in Chen Chi-mai and Tsai Ing-wen for support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
For the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election, Ko Chih-en has brought in Wang Jin-pyng as chair of her campaign headquarters, while Lai Jui-lung has enlisted Chen Chi-mai and Tsai Ing-wen. The face-off between the Blue and Green camps has become clear.
Who is ahead in Kaohsiung, Ko Chih-en or Lai Jui-lung? Shen Cheng-nan maps the polling timeline and reveals the truth: Lai is catching up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The latest Kaohsiung mayoral poll shows Ko Chih-en narrowly leading Lai Jui-lung, 43.8% to 43.5%, a margin of just 0.3%. Psychiatrist Shen Cheng-nan’s analysis of the polling timeline shows Lai has closed a 6% deficit to nearly a tie, making the race extremely tight.
Fearing AI could spiral out of control and threaten civilization, longtime tech rivals make a rare joint appeal! Amodei, Altman and Musk call to “slow the pace of AI development”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Concerned about the risks of AI running amok, Amodei, Altman and Musk jointly called for a slowdown in the pace of development. OpenAI abandoned its planned 2026 IPO.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI、SpaceX、Google、Hugging Face
Mazda and Suzuki lose out! This was Taiwan’s top-selling imported car in August; owners praise its quick acceleration, fuel efficiency and reliability, saying rivals have no match at the same price
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In August 2026, the Toyota Camry topped imported car sales in Taiwan. Tesla rebounded among electric vehicles, while the Mazda3 and Volkswagen Golf also performed well. The overall market is growing year over year.
Why has the Forbidden City’s “Cold Palace” never opened to the public? Last emperor Puyi revealed a shocking truth behind it, and the reason may surprise you
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Forbidden City's “Cold Palace” remains closed to the public mainly because of structural hazards and high repair costs. Records from Puyi, the last emperor, corroborate what it was like, highlighting both the historical facts and the realities of preservation policy.
Trump takes a position on Irish unity: publicly backs “a united Ireland”; UK reiterates it is “not considering” a referendum on unification
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During a visit to Ireland, U.S. President Donald Trump made remarks supporting the unification of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, sending shockwaves through diplomatic relations among the United Kingdom, the United States and Ireland. The イギリス政府 categorically rejected a unification referendum, and pro-British parties in Northern Ireland also strongly objected.
A well-known Taiwanese department store chain is shutting down！All 8 stores across Taiwan are closing; final clearance sale and business hours revealed.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's long-established discount department store 四季百貨 has closed all its outlets, bringing its 32-year history to an end. Changing consumer purchasing habits and financial difficulties were behind the closure.
Fallout from the breakdown of the Blue-White alliance in Zhubei？Ko Wen-je names 5 counties and cities that could “spiral out of control”：Hsinchu County is hard to save, and Changhua is already lost.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Blue-White cooperation in Zhubei City has collapsed. Former Taiwan People's Party chair Ko Wen-je warned that spillover effects could make election races in five counties and cities, including Hsinchu County and Changhua, spiral out of control, stressing that the situation must be addressed immediately.
Why do people view the deceased at funerals？It is not just a way to say goodbye to the dead; there is 1 very practical reason behind it.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Viewing the deceased before a funeral is not only a cultural ritual, but also an important part of helping family members heal psychologically and acknowledge the person's identity, with profound significance.
Could leaving labor insurance just 1 day later mean nearly NT$20,000 less in benefits？An expert reveals 1 key detail：don't wait until the last day of the month.
Seniors aged 65 and older are getting paid！Starting tomorrow, 9/14, “each person gets 20000 yuan”；in 1 eligible location, the money will be deposited directly. A look at the 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen payments across Taiwan.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Puli Township in Nantou County announced its 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen cash gifts. People aged 65 and older will receive up to 4,000 yuan, while centenarians will receive 20,000 yuan. Payments will be made by bank transfer or in cash.
In a Weibo ranking of Chinese dramas released in 2026, Jiumen, starring Chen Weiting, took the top spot with a score of 8.9. Zaochun Qinglang, starring Jing Boran and Sun Qian, also received favorable reviews with a score of 8.7, earning strong support from viewers.
A visit to Keelung's Miaokou Night Market reveals “the whole street is full of foreigners”！Are Taiwanese people no longer fond of night markets？Insiders point to 2 major drawbacks：things will never be the same again.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Large numbers of Southeast Asian tourists and shop workers were seen at Keelung's Miaokou Night Market, while the proportion of local Taiwanese visitors has declined. This has sparked discussion about changes in night market culture and high prices and dirty surroundings, reflecting a growing trend of Taiwanese people turning away from night markets.
Both Middle Eastern energy arteries have been cut off！胡塞武裝 seizes the gateway to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait; global oil prices could be rocked by a collapse.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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About 10% to 12% of global trade and 7% of oil shipments
Brent crude briefly surged above $110 a barrel during trading on the 11th.
The U.S. average diesel price also set a new record, topping $6 per gallon.
4 million to 5 million barrels of crude oil per day
About 4% to 5% of global supply
The U.S. average retail gasoline price has surged from $2.98 per gallon before the war began on Feb. 27 to $4.30.
The U.S. average diesel price has topped the record high of $6 per gallon.
No need to coat milkfish with flour or starch before pan-frying！An insider shares 1 trick for a “crispy outside, tender inside, and no fishy smell” result, without oil splattering or sticking to the pan—perfect with rice.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaiping Youth Development Foundation has shared a recipe for pan-fried fish maw that is crispy on the outside and tender inside, without using flour. It has drawn attention for making it easy to recreate restaurant-quality flavor at home.
Why do airlines keep urging passengers to board when takeoff is still a long way off？It's not because they are worried you'll be late; foreign media reveal the surprising reason.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Airlines begin boarding before the departure time to allow passengers to stow their luggage and keep flights on schedule. Time management directly translates into cost savings.
Was taking part in an event in China the trigger？Chou Yu-chin reveals the inside story of her forced departure：so 中天 didn't support “peaceful cross-strait exchanges” after all.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
周玉琴, a former prominent anchor at 中天新聞, was suddenly notified that she had been fired. She claimed it was because of her cross-strait exchange activities in China, while 中天新聞 countered that the reasons were her self-media activities and unreported outside appearances.
百容 completes closing on new factory site this week, continuing expansion into strong-demand semiconductor applications.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
百容 acquired a 702-ping site in Taichung's industrial park for a new factory for 323 million yuan, advancing its expansion of production of CPU cooling components for semiconductors. The purchase was funded with its own capital, and the company maintained strong performance in 2026.
Middle East conflict intensifies, sending oil prices above $115！CPC Taiwan absorbs nearly NT$20 billion in losses; gasoline and diesel prices will rise by NT$0.7 and NT$0.6, respectively, starting tomorrow.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East sent international oil prices surging above $115. Taiwan CPC absorbed 19.85 billion yen and will raise gasoline and diesel prices starting tomorrow.
Incentives to attract investment！The Ministry of Finance eases the threshold for private participation in public construction; labor and cultural education facilities receive 5 years of corporate income tax exemptions.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Ministry of Finance expanded the scope of public construction projects eligible for private-sector participation, extending tax incentives to worker facilities and cultural heritage facilities. The move aims to improve social infrastructure by attracting private investment.
Taiwan stocks have backing for a Q4 push！Institutions favor the twin engines of “AI + finance”; high-dividend ETFs offer a safe haven.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan's high-dividend ETFs are supporting a fourth-quarter push in the market with a dual focus on AI growth and financial-sector resilience. Investors are advised to make strategic allocations through regular fixed-amount investments.
Apple's iPhone 18 series and first foldable phone unveiled; Taiwan's mobile retailers gear up for preorder rush.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
蘋果 has launched the iPhone 18 Pro series and its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. Taiwanese retailers including 神腦 and 燦坤 have launched preorders, offering a range of promotions to spur upgrades amid rising costs and market competition.
Apple unveils new phones, 台積電 posts August revenue above the 5-hundred-billion mark for the first time, and August CPI breaches the red line again：the week's major developments.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
アップル announced the iPhone 18 Pro and its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. 台積電's August revenue reached NT$514.8 billion, topping NT$500 billion for the first time. Taiwan's CPI has remained above 2% for 4 consecutive months.
胡塞武裝 says Saudi Arabia carried out 129 airstrikes on Yemen in 48 hours！Trump：Houthis called to say they don't want to fight the U.S.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Yemen's Houthis condemned 129 Saudi airstrikes in 48 hours and launched retaliatory attacks. President Trump said he had received a message from the Houthis saying they would avoid fighting. Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Iran criticized U.S. interference and stressed regional cooperation on the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Kyodo News：Beijing says it will cancel the “Xi-Trump meeting” scheduled for the end of the month if Washington approves arms sales to Taiwan.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China warned that it would cancel the planned meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Trump if the United States approved a new arms sale to Taiwan. It stressed that the Taiwan issue is a “red line” in U.S.-China relations, raising diplomatic tensions.
Putin warns：European troop deployments in Ukraine would mean war with Russia.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that deploying European troops to Ukraine would lead to war. The remarks are a significant development that raises international tensions.
Next week's shock may not come from the Fed！Experts warn：hawkish rate hikes in Japan could hurt U.S. stocks.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Expectations of a hawkish rate hike by the Bank of Japan have grown, sending the yen sharply higher. Markets are watching the BOJ more closely than the Fed, and experts warn that a BOJ rate hike could hurt U.S. stocks.
Companies mentioned：MarketWatch、Federal Reserve、Bank of Japan
Oracle expands planned layoffs！Costs rise to $2.8 billion as AI data centers burn through cash.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Oracle is expanding staff cuts amid funding pressure from AI data center investment, with restructuring costs reaching $2.8 billion. Founder Ellison is also planning a massive share sale, drawing attention to a shift in financial strategy.