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Costco Taiwan will introduce a new system in October 2026 requiring membership verification in its food court. Members have voiced support, saying it “protects the value of the annual membership fee.”
Companies mentioned：Costco
In Taiwan, people aged 65 and older who are not enrolled in the national pension program can still receive a basic pension of 4,000 yuan per month for life if they meet certain residency requirements. The program is intended to provide financial security for older people and has drawn public attention.
A Chinese AI company forwarded users’ questions to Anthropic’s Claude, sending classified information about the People’s Liberation Army and Russian Defense Ministry login credentials to U.S. servers. The use of AI for military purposes also came to light, and the United States is considering sanctions.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、月之暗面、Moonshot AI、深度求索、DeepSeek、阿里巴巴、Alibaba
To mark its 20th anniversary and coincide with International Dementia Month in September, the Taiwan Clinical Dementia Society has appointed Yang Kuei-mei as an education ambassador to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and personalized care. The campaign aims to raise public awareness of dementia and ease the burden on caregivers.
Companies mentioned：台灣臨床失智症學會、新北市失智症協會、雙和醫院失智症中心
Sanrio has opened its “Sweet Retro Pop-Up Shop” at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Tainan, led by My Melody, Kuromi and Pianissimo. The shop features retro-themed displays and limited-edition merchandise, attracting fans to visit and shop. It runs through October 14.
Chinese international relations scholar Jin Canrong predicted “earth-shaking” changes in the Taiwan Strait in 2027, suggesting that non-peaceful means could be used. Media personality Peng Wen-cheng said an economic blockade or sanctions could come before military action, underscoring rising tensions.
The Sports Ministry’s “Sweat for Rewards” program quickly ran out of its 3 million additional vouchers amid strong participation, and registration and upload features have been closed. Applicants who pass review can still redeem their vouchers by December 31, reflecting strong public support for health promotion programs.
日月光集團 held its fifth employee singing contest, “2026 日月光好聲音,” attracting 297 applicants, with 19 advancing to the final. The event shows the company’s commitment to employee talent and cultural engagement, while fostering integration across its sites and among foreign employees.
Companies mentioned：矽品精密、環旭電子
foodpanda has teamed up for a limited-edition collaboration with renowned chef Cheng Chih-shan’s “Sweet Honey.” Starting September 16, it will exclusively sell “fried rice with soybean paste” and “tomato noodle soup,” limited to 100 servings of each per day. pandapro members will also be offered a free promotion.
Companies mentioned：foodpanda
Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications has launched a periodic license-renewal system for people aged 70 and older. Renewal can be completed in 2 steps without a cognitive function test. Those who surrender their licenses will also receive up to 36,000 yuan in TPASS transit subsidies.
The cost of tree burials varies widely across Taiwan depending on the location and the deceased’s household registration, ranging from free to 10,000 yen. This is because local governments set their own fees. The differences can fuel misunderstandings about green burials, highlighting the need for greater transparency.
A new traffic education system will take effect nationwide in Taiwan in September, with tougher courses for repeat offenders and unlicensed drivers. Failure to attend will incur a fine of 1,800 yen, while delays of 6 months or more will result in a 6-month license suspension. More than 28,000 people are expected to be affected annually.
On September 14, gasoline prices rose in Taiwan and the Taiwan Stock Exchange plunged. National Taiwan University Hospital released “tiered care” guidelines classifying 1,067 symptoms into 4 levels. Heavy rain warnings were issued for northern Taiwan, and a hostage incident also occurred at Taoyuan Airport.
Companies mentioned：中油、台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、聯電、國巨、國泰航空
土地銀行 and 永豐銀行 jointly arranged an 8.2 billion syndicated loan to support urban renewal projects in Taoyuan by 鉅陞 and 長耀建築. The loan subscription rate reached 124.5%, signaling strong confidence in the urban renewal market among financial institutions.
Companies mentioned：永豐銀行、遠東銀行、農業金庫、臺灣中小企銀、鉅陞集團、長耀建築集團
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, 土地銀行 held a “土銀小學堂” event, inviting students and teachers from Dongmen Elementary School to take part in financial education and a history tour. The event also featured a badminton exhibition and interactions with star players, promoting financial literacy and sportsmanship.
China will implement a revised National Defense Mobilization Law in October 2026, codifying military-civilian integration. It will allow the “requisition” of private assets, including those of Taiwanese businesses, raising alarm in Taiwan and internationally.
Original新竹市政府公布最新民調，整體施政滿意度達71.6%，20項政策逾7成支持，社福與教育政策獲高度肯定，市長高虹安承諾持續打造安居科技城。
The Great Wall’s defensive effect came not from its height but from hindering cavalry mobility. Combined with beacon towers and passes, it formed an integrated frontier defense system that was important for both military affairs and trade management.
Vice President 蕭美琴 visited Italy and attended the European Forum for Freedom and Democracy. She emphasized that Taiwan would remain steadfast in walking alongside the world despite difficult circumstances, and work to deepen international understanding of Taiwan’s democratic values.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the “iPhone Duo,” could become an industry standard and revive smartphone replacement demand on a 10-year cycle. Gurman has called it an important strategic product.
Companies mentioned：Samsung
FCS Group announced a partnership with 中科先峰, securing exclusive distribution rights for glass-substrate equipment in Taiwan and Southeast Asia and entering the advanced semiconductor packaging market to meet demand for AI and high-performance computing. The move marks a key step in its transformation.
Companies mentioned：中科先峰、SEMI
Yuanta Financial Holding's revenue in August 2026 reached NT$19.586 billion, up 57.94% year over year. Cumulative revenue for the first eight months rose 116.28% year over year. This is a bright spot for the financial sector, reflecting an active market and improved corporate competitiveness.
玖鼎電力 has begun its first share buyback, sending its stock up more than 6%. The shares are intended to be transferred to employees, and the company also reported year-on-year revenue growth.
Mitsui Fudosan Taiwan marks its 10th anniversary in Taiwan and announced its entry into the logistics facilities sector, with its first project in Taoyuan. The move reflects its determination to deepen its presence in Taiwan and meet demand for high-functionality logistics driven by e-commerce and the semiconductor industry.
Taiwanese electric-arc-furnace steelmaker 豊興 announced prices for this week, raising scrap purchase prices while leaving rebar prices unchanged. Weak trading was a factor, and the decision reflects market supply and demand.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of staying in Iran to secure oil. Tensions in the Middle East are affecting crude prices, and the war is forecast to end this year.
OriginalマイクロソフトCEOのサティア・ナデラが、AIの発展には人間の利益と制御が不可欠だと強調。組み込み型評価と多様なエコシステムの構築を提唱し、AI行動規範を公開した。
Companies mentioned：マイクロソフト
The Financial Supervisory Commission announced that Zhou Zhengshan will take over as director of the Financial Markets Development and Innovation Department, while Lin Xisheng will become an adviser. The personnel change reflects a focus on fintech and market innovation and continuity in policy.
Public housing accounted for seven of Taipei's 10 best-selling residential communities over the past year, reflecting buyers' preference for its value and location advantages. Chenggong Public Housing has drawn attention for its wide price gap and strong school district.
Companies mentioned：永慶房屋
Foreign investors bought more Taiwan stocks, investing 356.8 billion yen in a single month, amid expanding AI demand. 柏瑞投信 forecasts profit growth of more than 40% by 2026 and analyzes that the bull market in Taiwan stocks will continue.
Companies mentioned：Morgan Stanley
Nidec Chaun-Choung has begun mass production and shipments of its first-stage liquid cooling plates in Kunshan. Its stock hit the daily limit-up and moved above the quarterly moving average. The development reflects market confidence in its high-performance cooling strategy and is key to optimizing its future revenue mix.
Anthropic is considering an IPO on Nasdaq and could go public as early as October. Its fundraising is expected to exceed SpaceX's, drawing attention across the AI industry.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、OpenAI、SK海力士、彭博、Business Insider
Fubon Multimedia Technology held its third Supplier ESG Academy, becoming the first to incorporate cybersecurity into supply chain governance and promoting FIDO passwordless authentication to strengthen digital trust and operational resilience.
Rising U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices have evoked memories of the dot-com bubble, prompting warnings from Wall Street veterans. However, many experts judge that it is not yet time to exit the market. This situation offers important insights for investment strategies.
Companies mentioned：Roundhill Investments、Angeles Investment Advisors、美銀、CIBC資本市場
街口投信 announced the short-term non-investment-grade bond ETF “00992B,” touting a coupon rate of more than 7%. Monthly distributions and short duration limit interest rate risk, appealing to income-focused investors.
Companies mentioned：街口投信、日産、博士倫
La Kaffa opened its first US company-operated “Chatime + Sunny up春上” hybrid store in Houston, combining bubble tea with Taiwanese light meals as a strategic showcase for its North American expansion.
Companies mentioned：Walmart、翰林茶館、Germany BoBoQ
White House official Hassett said the Trump administration would “100% respect” the independence of the Federal Reserve. Citing easing inflation, he rejected the need for rate hikes and said the administration was also considering AI safety regulations.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI
Heterogeneous integration, 3D stacking and advanced packaging drew attention at the SEMICON exhibition, accelerating the development of a semiconductor ecosystem for the AI era. Collaboration centered on 台積電 will be key.
Companies mentioned：台積電、韓美半導體、海力士、美光
Driven by demand for Agentic AI, AMD overtook Qualcomm to become the world’s third-largest fabless IC design company. NVIDIA maintained its lead as demand for AI chips reshapes the industry landscape.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、AMD、Qualcomm、MediaTek、Broadcom、OpenAI、Google
Apple's new product launch has energized the market. Fubon Taiwan Technology ETF (0052), which holds many Apple supply-chain and AI-related companies, is seen as a hidden Apple-themed ETF with multiple investment themes.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Online reservations for 燦坤’s iPhone 18 Pro series sold out in 1 minute. The 256GB model and Burgundy Red were popular. The company is optimistic about its performance in the second half of the year.
Companies mentioned：燦坤
The Canadian prime minister visited Europe, aiming to secure a status akin to “associate membership” in the EU. In response to developments in the United States, closer ties with Europe have become urgent amid trade and geopolitical frictions.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang identified cybersecurity as the next major AI application, boosting several cybersecurity stocks against the market trend. 安碁資訊 and 中華資安 hit limit-up as demand for cybersecurity continues to heat up.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Anthropic、OpenAI、SpaceX、安碁資訊、中華資安、驊宏資、伊雲谷、邁達特、零壹、創泓科技、奧義賽博-KY
Hamai Co., Ltd. filed an amended quarterly securities report for the first quarter of its 93rd fiscal year, reporting results for January–March 2024.
Hamai Co., Ltd. filed an amended securities report for the 92nd fiscal year (year ended December 2023). Its business results were reported.
Hamai Co., Ltd. filed an amended quarterly securities report for the third quarter of its 92nd fiscal year, disclosing management indicators through September 30, 2023.
Hamai Co., Ltd. filed an amended securities report for its 91st fiscal year, disclosing consolidated management indicators and other data following the application of the revenue recognition accounting standard.
Hamai Co., Ltd. filed an amended securities report for its 90th fiscal year. Sales increased, but ordinary profit declined. Total assets rose year on year, and the company’s financial position remains stable.
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