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Companies mentioned：國防部
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Companies mentioned：移民署、彰化地檢署、中央社
Zhou Hongxu, chief of the Central Guard Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee, made a rare appearance at the Putin-Xi meeting. His appearance in a suit while accompanying the delegation prompted speculation over whether he also serves as deputy director of the General Office of the Central Committee.
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Companies mentioned：川普國際高爾夫球場、川普集團
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Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、聯電、南亞科、華邦電、國巨
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim returned to Taiwan after attending a forum in Italy, reaffirming Taiwan’s commitment to democracy and freedom and its dedication to regional peace, as well as its efforts to deepen diplomatic ties with Europe.
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Companies mentioned：中華航空股份有限公司
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Companies mentioned：中央社
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Companies mentioned：台北股市
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Companies mentioned：中國、越南、柬埔寨、美國、韓國海洋戰略研究所、東亞論壇
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Companies mentioned：夏佑劇院、雲門舞集、河床劇團、國家人民劇場、昂熱國家現代舞中心
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Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI、太空探索科技公司、SpaceX、台積電
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Companies mentioned：北韓中央通信社、法新社
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Companies mentioned：波士頓紅襪隊、堪薩斯皇家隊、波克萊台灣商會、芬威球場、蔡依林
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Companies mentioned：運動部、中央社
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Companies mentioned：中央社、氣象應用推廣基金會、中央大學大氣科學系
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Companies mentioned：社會民主黨、瑞典民主黨
Statistics on visits to Taiwan's farms in the first half of 2026 show that Cingjing Farm topped the list with 590,000 visitors, followed closely by Wuling and Green World. This reflects strong public demand for nature getaways and family travel.
Ahead of the 2026 Double Ninth Festival (Oct. 18), local governments across Taiwan have begun distributing senior-citizen allowances. In particular, Nan’ao Township in Yilan County is drawing attention by offering up to 70,000 yen to people a hundred years old or older.
U.S. President Trump publicly urged President Zelenskyy to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries. He blamed Ukraine’s actions for the global surge in fuel prices, while the IEA also cited the war in the Middle East as a factor. Political and economic tensions are mounting.
Shen Po-yang, the DPP candidate for Taipei mayor, drew attention after jogging in a bulletproof vest during a visit to Japan. Shen Fu-hsiung criticized him, calling it “very ridiculous.” The move was described as a safety measure, but some said it was exaggerated.
Costco announced that starting in October 2026, shoppers will have to scan a membership card to buy food at stores across Taiwan, except for its Taichung Nantun store. The move aims to protect members' interests and reinforce the core value of its membership model.
Workers aged 60 or older who return to work after receiving retirement benefits are covered by a system requiring employers to make ongoing pension contributions of at least 6% of their monthly wages. They can receive an average of about 80,000 yen in additional income each year. The system helps older people achieve financial independence.
The age at which people begin receiving labor insurance pensions can result in a reduction or increase of up to 20%. Experts say claiming benefits at 63 to 65 is most advantageous.
Plans to merge two national universities in Taiwan are progressing, with the merger potentially finalized as soon as 2028. Meanwhile, 5 schools have officially closed. Amid the declining birthrate, some private universities have voluntarily stopped admissions and donated their assets to national universities.
Companies mentioned：国立中山大学、国立高雄大学、中华大学、修平科大、国立清华大学、国立暨南国际大学
A weather expert has urged caution over 3 days of rain brought by northeasterly winds and a powerful typhoon that may form east of 関島. Its path is uncertain, but concerns are growing about possible effects on Japan.
Companies mentioned：気象応用普及基金、気象庁
The BRICS summit closed in New Delhi, with countries calling on parties to the Middle East conflict to exercise restraint but making no mention of the Russia-Ukraine war. A meeting between Chinese and Indian leaders was seen as a sign of improving relations.
韓國交易所（KRX） is launching after-hours continuous trading from the 14th, extending trading hours until 8 p.m. and covering more than 2000 stocks. The move aims to improve market access and international competitiveness, respond to overseas investor demand and counter competition from Nextrade.
Companies mentioned：韓國交易所（KRX）、Nextrade（NXT）
China’s new immigration rules take effect on Sept. 15, 2026. Taiwan’s authorities have warned about 5 high-risk groups, including semiconductor industry personnel. Although normal travel is said not to be restricted, concerns remain about practical effects as authorities gain broader discretion.
台湾政府 will introduce a policy in 2027 providing a monthly growth allowance of 5,000 yuan to children aged 0 to 18. The measure will strengthen child-rearing support to address the declining birthrate and will allow recipients to also receive existing child-rearing allowances.
Companies mentioned：台湾政府
China will implement new immigration rules starting Sept. 15. The possibility that travelers, including Taiwanese people in the semiconductor industry, may face restrictions over suspected technology leaks has increased, and Taiwan’s authorities have warned about 7 categories of high-risk targets.
U.S. stocks rebounded and oil prices fell, but Taiwan’s stock market dropped more than 500 points at the open. The market reacted sensitively to concerns about U.S. interest rate hikes.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電
Linnei Township in Yunlin County is distributing a living assistance payment of 3,600 New Taiwan dollars per resident. Applications for the third phase of bank transfers and checks open on Sept. 14, and newborns and foreign spouses are also eligible under certain conditions.
台湾自来水公司 announced planned water outages in some areas of 5 counties and cities across Taiwan on September 15, 2026, with outages lasting up to 20 hours. Residents are advised to store water in advance and use the official system to check whether they will be affected, to minimize disruption to daily life.
Companies mentioned：台湾自来水公司
Chinese mainland dramas and online series starring Wang Churan are ranked by 豆瓣 ratings, with an analysis of the highest-rated works. 《在一起》 (8.4 points) made the top 10, highlighting praise for Wang Churan’s acting and her ability to take on diverse roles.
Companies mentioned：豆瓣
As Taiwanese semiconductor companies expand overseas, Ecolab has announced a strategy to provide water-management solutions. The company, which is growing rapidly amid rising AI demand, has expanded its services through the acquisitions of Ovivo Electronics and CoolIT. It will leverage its Taiwan R&D center to support global expansion.
Companies mentioned：Ecolab、Ovivo Electronics、CoolIT
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Companies mentioned：台積電、藝康、Ecolab、Ovivo、恩智浦半導體、NXP Semiconductors
Premier Cho Jung-tai has repeatedly refused to countersign bills, citing the constitutional separation of powers. Analysts are examining the links between the legislature 30 years ago and the current political situation.
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen is seen as a leading KMT contender for the 2028 presidential election. Her recent alliance with Han Kuo-yu and Chiang Wan-an, and her dispatch of representatives to cross-strait trade activities, signal her presidential ambitions and underscore the importance of KMT unity and the growing prominence of cross-strait issues.
A Taiwanese man sold overseas real estate to his daughter, but inadequate proof of payment led authorities to deem it a gift and impose gift tax of 1.53 million yen. The National Taxation Bureau emphasized the importance of supporting documents in transactions between relatives.
Companies mentioned：財政部高雄國稅局
An elderly Japanese couple decided to sell their home and rent after paying off their mortgage, citing the cost of repairs and the inconvenience of living in an older house. Their case shows that housing costs in retirement involve more than mortgage payments, including maintenance and convenience.
Companies mentioned：UR都市機構
As Taiwan marks 30 years of direct presidential elections, the DPP’s handling of constitutional governance is facing criticism. In particular, the premier’s refusal to countersign has sparked concerns about a crisis for democracy.
Erex Co., Ltd. filed an amended annual securities report for the fiscal year ended March 2026. It recorded revenue of approximately 169.1 billion yen and net income of approximately 5.3 billion yen.
Erex Co., Ltd. filed an amended annual securities report for its 27th fiscal period. It adopted IFRS and recorded revenue of 171.2 billion yen and net income of 2.1 billion yen.
The 6th-period annual securities report for AllianceBernstein's U.S. Growth Stock Fund was filed. Total net assets stood at approximately 68.9 billion yen, and net income for the period was approximately 3.16 billion yen.
Companies mentioned：アライアンス・バーンスタイン株式会社
AllianceBernstein Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for its 24th period, disclosing the investment performance and financial position of its U.S. Growth Stock Fund.
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for its 15th period. Net income for the period was approximately 26.4 billion yen, and total net assets were approximately 278.2 billion yen.
AllianceBernstein Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for its 40th period. The fund, which invests in U.S. growth stocks, had period-end assets of around 100 billion yen.
PineBridge Investments filed an annual securities report for its 13th period. The period ran from Dec. 16, 2025, to June 15, 2026, and net income was approximately 129 million yen.
SBI Okasan Asset Management filed an annual securities report for the 21st period of “Japan Continuous Dividend Growth Stocks Open.” Total net assets were approximately 5.24 billion yen, and net income for the period was approximately 599 million yen.
Companies mentioned：SBI岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社
An annual securities report was filed for the 37th period of an investment trust managed by Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management. Net income for the period was 3.32 billion yen.
Companies mentioned：三菱UFJアセットマネジメント株式会社
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed an annual securities report for its 49th period. Net assets totaled 15.2 billion yen, and net income was approximately 550 million yen.
Meiji Yasuda Asset Management filed an annual securities report for the 1st period of the “Niigata Mirai Ouen Asia-Pacific Equity Fund.” Net assets totaled 11.3 billion yen, and the return for the period was 40.63%.
The 10th-period annual securities report related to the “Japan Financial Hybrid Securities Mother Fund,” managed by SOMPO Asset Management, was released. It details investment performance and financial conditions for the 2025–2026 period.
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed an annual securities report for its 26th period, disclosing the fund's investment status under a fund-of-funds structure.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社
The 3rd-period results were announced for the “Niigata Mirai Ouen Global Equity Fund,” managed by Meiji Yasuda Asset Management. Total net assets reached approximately 25.4 billion yen.
Companies mentioned：明治安田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 an annual securities report for its 19th period. Net income for the period was approximately 25.72 million yen.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社
SBI Okasan Asset Management filed an annual securities report for the 31st period of “Japan New Technology Open.” Net assets increased, and net income for the period was approximately 15.9 billion yen.
SOMPO Asset Management filed an annual securities report for “Japan Financial Hybrid Securities Open,” disclosing the fund's performance for its 26th period through June 15, 2026.
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Meiji Yasuda Asset Management filed an annual securities report for the 7th period of the “Niigata Mirai Ouen Japan Equity Fund.” Net income for the period was approximately 7.99 billion yen, and the return was 39.07%.
An annual securities report was filed for the 24th period of an investment trust managed by SOMPO Asset Management. The report disclosed the performance of a fund whose primary investment target is Swiss equities.
Companies mentioned：ＳＯＭＰＯアセットマネジメント株式会社
A meeting on a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Gulf states has been postponed, highlighting regional security tensions. With oil prices topping $105 and the situation in the Middle East worsening, the global economy is being affected.
Companies mentioned：Saudi Aramco
AI company Anthropic has posted profits for 2 consecutive quarters just ahead of its IPO. It is seeking to dispel concerns about an “AI bloodbath” by promoting its high-profit business model.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、xAI、Amazon
臻鼎-KY filed to issue $800 million in unsecured corporate bonds, the largest fundraising deal by a PCB maker so far this year. The move will support capacity expansion for AI servers, high-speed optical modules and IC substrates, signaling that its high-end product lineup is entering a volume ramp-up phase.
Companies mentioned：福邦證券(6026-TW)、禮鼎
Taiwan stocks plunged more than 700 points at the open today, pressured by U.S. interest rate hikes, escalating Middle East conflict and calls by 3 AI giants to slow development of advanced models. Heavyweight electronics stocks fell across the board, denting market confidence.
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電、廣達、日月光、聯電、大立光、玉晶光、先進光、亞光、華晶科、華邦電、晶豪科、南亞科、群聯、旺宏、力積電、十銓
U.S. Senator Steve Daines, an ally of Trump, warned after visiting Hangzhou and Guangzhou in China that the United States is underestimating China’s technological capabilities. His remarks could prompt a reassessment of U.S.-China technology competition and the potential for future cooperation.
Companies mentioned：恩和科技、靈伴科技、地衛二、群核科技、億航智能
U.S. President Trump is considering releasing additional documents on the “9/11” attacks. The move follows a request from victims’ families and could include information on possible Saudi involvement. It has drawn attention as part of efforts to ensure transparency.
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Companies mentioned：00992B街口特選優息非投資等級債券ETF、博士倫、日本樂天集團、日產汽車、蘇富比、美鋁、永利度假村、Gen Digital、街口投信、ICE、S&P、彭博
The U.S. August CPI came in line with market expectations, but AI-related stocks in Taiwan surged. Amid inflationary pressures and concerns about interest rate hikes, investors see the pullback as a buying opportunity.
Companies mentioned：緯創、鴻海、華新科、華邦電、台積電、聯發科、台達電、廣達、緯穎、輝達
OpenAI has made progress with 三星電子 on joint production and research into next-generation AI chips. The possibility has emerged that 三星電子 could become a manufacturing partner alongside 台積電.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士、台積電、ブロードコム、Tesla
OriginalAnthropic、OpenAI、Googleの3社がAI産業標準機構の設立を協議中。技術審査の統一化を目指す。政府の関与なしに業界主導で進める方針。
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI、Google
Microsoft CFO Amy Hood revealed that Azure’s capacity is strained by rising AI demand. The company is accelerating efforts to monetize its services by rolling out self-developed chips and introducing usage-based pricing, a move that could also benefit Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、SpaceX、Micron、Qualcomm、Amazon、台積電、創意、聯發科、日月光、京元電、旺矽、精測、欣興、景碩、臻鼎-KY、台光電、聯茂、富喬、南亞、德宏、金居
The probability of a U.S. Fed rate hike has reached 90%, but markets have already priced it in. Supply-chain stocks in the “power, optics, and thermal” sectors are drawing attention amid demand for AI servers. Shifting toward stocks with real earnings is important.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA (NVDA-US)、Dell、HP Enterprise、Oracle、TSMC (2330-TW)、MediaTek (2454-TW)、Quanta (2382-TW)、Wistron (3231-TW)、Foxconn (2317-TW)
Kim Posnett of 高盛 investment bank said the debate over whether AI is a bubble misses the point. She stressed that greater attention should be paid to how AI is fundamentally changing competition and value creation for businesses, with major implications for the economy as a whole.
Companies mentioned：高盛、SpaceX、Anthropic、OpenAI
U.S. stock funds saw outflows of $32.27 billion in a single week. Oil prices topping $100 and rising U.S. Treasury yields intensified concerns about monetary tightening by the FRB. Persistent inflationary pressures are prompting investors to avoid risk.
Companies mentioned：LSEG Lipper、芝商所(CME)、Deutsche Bank、Franklin Templeton、Goldman Sachs、JPMorgan Chase、Oxford Economics
The U.S. CPI came in as expected, and oil prices rose amid tensions in the Middle East, but stock markets remained firm. With a FED rate hike already priced in, Taiwan stocks may remain near highs on AI demand.
Companies mentioned：TSMC、Dell、Vicor、Microsoft、Wistron、Quanta、Foxconn、Wiwynn、Delta Electronics、Lite-On、Cui Yuan、Twinhead、Chicony Power
花旗 pointed to similarities between the U.S. economy and 1988 and warned of the risk of consecutive rate hikes. It recommended positioning in energy, the dollar, and emerging markets.
Companies mentioned：花旗、天風証券、米連邦準備制度（Fed）
With a Federal Reserve rate hike expected, growth in AI-related earnings and easing inflation could prevent a stock market decline. Wall Street experts say a steep drop like those seen in the past may be avoided.
Companies mentioned：LPL Financial、Sterling Capital Management、Charles Schwab、Glenmede
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Companies mentioned：浩宇生醫、華安、睿生光電、漢達、全福生技、佳醫、仲恩生醫、暐世
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Companies mentioned：浩宇生醫、華安、睿生光電、漢達、全福生技、佳醫、仲恩生醫、暐世
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Companies mentioned：Heho健康