Man who spread false claim of a train derailment at Taipei Main Station and threatened violence sentenced to 4 months
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sentenced to 4 months in prison
- A 28-year-old man surnamed Chen
Companies mentioned：台鐵、台北捷運
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Shen Po-yang wraps up Tokyo itinerary, hopes to deepen Taiwan-Japan city and talent exchanges
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨
Fifth person detained in case involving 張俊傑, aide to 高金素梅, who went into hiding; prosecutors and police pursue suspect who destroyed an electronic monitoring bracelet
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 高金素梅 accused of fraudulently claiming more than NT$7.87 million in aide salaries and other expenses
- The group also used multi-ethnic associations to fraudulently claim more than 9.33 million in subsidies from government agencies and state-owned enterprises
- Original北檢6月依貪污等罪起訴高金素梅、張俊傑等24人，並分別對2人求刑12年6月以上
- After questioning by prosecutors, 陳俊瑋 was ordered released on NT$50,000 bail
- 陳彥安, who lent a vehicle to 陳俊翰, was detained and then ordered released on NT$100,000 bail
Companies mentioned：高金素梅、張俊傑、潘信義、陳俊瑋、周煥凱、陳俊翰、陳彥安、立法院、北檢、新北市警察局新店分局、司法警察、法院
Research firm: AI is consuming capacity, keeping NOR Flash supply and demand out of balance in the second half
Summary not yet available
Facts
- NOR Flash contract prices rose by an average cumulative 100% to 120% in the first half of 2026
- Average prices are forecast to have further room to rise 90% to 110% in the second half
- Demand for NOR per unit is 3 to 5 times that of a traditional server
Companies mentioned：TrendForce、台系、陸系、美系
Hidden-camera incident at 愛爾麗 prompts Consumers’ Foundation to open group lawsuit registration
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 99 consumers have been identified as victims
- A total of 133 consumers have filled out the Consumers’ Foundation’s group lawsuit participation form
- 49 people have reported the case to police
- 84 people have not yet reported the case to police
- All 7 愛爾麗診所 branches are included in the current group lawsuit registration
- The Consumers’ Foundation plans to accept registrations through Nov. 30
Companies mentioned：愛爾麗診所、消費者文教基金會、法務部
The New Taiwan dollar fell 5 cents to close at 31.688
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Closed at 31.688
- Fell 5 cents
- Trading volume totaled US$1.697 billion
- Opened at 31.65
- High of 31.65
- Low: 31.779
Companies mentioned：中央社
Original中秋連假屏東西市場烤肉限量30組 萬倉街市集遛毛小孩
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Limited to 30 barbecue sets
- More than a hundred stalls
- A hundred jin of fresh oysters
Companies mentioned：屏東西市場、萬倉街市集、NEKO MARKET
US security research institute reveals major 微信 vulnerability, drawing attention to US-China cybersecurity cooperation
A US security research institute revealed a “WeWorm” vulnerability in 微信 that could let attackers hijack accounts through voice calls. 騰訊 has fixed the issue, and there is no evidence of malicious exploitation, but the incident has drawn attention to US-China cybersecurity cooperation and reporting mechanisms.
Facts
- As of the end of June this year, 微信 and WeChat (the overseas version of 微信) had about 1.439 billion monthly active accounts combined
Companies mentioned：微信、WeChat、Calif Research、騰訊、蘋果、安卓、ZAKER、復旦大學、Anthropic
運動部 revises rules for cross-strait sports exchanges, barring Taiwanese people from competing for China
Taiwan’s 運動部 revised rules for cross-strait sports exchanges, explicitly barring Taiwanese people from serving as athletes on China’s national teams. The move aims to prevent disputes over national identity and establish boundaries for exchanges.
Facts
- This is the 5th revision
Companies mentioned：運動部、行政院體育委員會、大陸委員會、陸委會
Truck driver suspected of drunk driving kills cyclist in his 8th decade; Chiayi prosecutors set bail at NT$100,000
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Chiayi prosecutors set bail at NT$100,000
- The breathalyzer reading for the man surnamed Fang was about 0.4 milligrams per liter
Companies mentioned：中央社
Old air conditioners at Taichung’s 潭子國小 are power-hungry and hard to repair; nearly 1,000 students benefit from replacements
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Had been in service for 33 years
- NT$5 million in funding
- About 950 students benefit
Companies mentioned：潭子國小、台中市教育局、國民黨、徐瑄灃
Yemen’s rebels advance into the Red Sea, shifting the balance of power and confronting Gulf states with difficult choices
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original（中央社安卡拉14日綜合外電報導）
Companies mentioned：青年運動、沙烏地阿拉伯、伊朗、阿曼、美國、中東研究所
Health center director suspected of providing weight-loss injections without prescriptions; 食藥署: NT$100,000 fine
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 780 units of the relevant drugs were purchased
- Of those, 775 were supplied without a doctor’s prescription
- A NT$100,000 fine will be imposed on the person responsible
Companies mentioned：食藥署、台南市政府衛生局、台南市新化區衛生所
壯闊台灣 joins forces with 國際撒瑪利亞人 to launch Taiwan-Europe resilience exchanges
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan needs a base of 3.5% of its population, or 800,000 people
- The 25% of the total population theory
- Taiwan needs 6 million people for territorial defense
Companies mentioned：壯闊台灣聯盟、國際撒瑪利亞人、歐洲經貿辦事處、歐盟民事保護機制
童子瑋 brings giant cat to Keelung Port for display on 9/24; 謝國樑 presents certificates of appointment to thank mediation committee members
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A 15-meter-tall giant water balloon
- 72 mediation committee members
- On display for 2 months
Companies mentioned：台灣知名IP「黃阿瑪的後宮生活」
Tainan's Xinhua Health Center director suspected of improperly providing weight-loss injections; fined NT$100,000 and referred for anti-corruption investigation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Purchased 780 “weight-loss injections” from a supplier
- Only 5 left
- Fined NT$100,000 under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act
Companies mentioned：台南市新化區衛生所、台南市政府衛生局、法務部廉政署
Unpaid traffic fines and health insurance premiums totaling about NT$250,000; Taoyuan Branch of the Administrative Enforcement Agency seizes apartment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About NT$250,000 in unpaid traffic fines, health insurance premiums and compulsory automobile liability insurance premiums
- The 37-year-old man was fined NT$180,000 for driving without a license and refusing a breath test
Companies mentioned：法務部行政執行署桃園分署
Taiwan Mitsui shopping malls target NT$50 billion in sales; enter logistics sector with first project in Taoyuan
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Total revenue reached NT$38 billion, with a target of NT$50 billion in the future
- Total revenue reached NT$38 billion
- Currently has about 1,400 stores
- Has developed a total of 16 residential projects
- More than 4,000 households
- The 2 hotels will offer a combined 472 rooms
- Aims to have 1,000 rooms in Taiwan in the future
Companies mentioned：台灣三井不動產、中央社
Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday: Taichung amusement park offers free admission to those under 18; department stores roll out promotions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Free admission for those under 18
- 豐原太平洋百貨, which has served the community for 35 years
- During the holiday from Sept. 25 to 28
- LINE FRIENDS star SALLY will appear from 3 p.m. on Sept. 25 to 27
- 4 p.m. on Sept. 25
- Early reservations from Sept. 17 to 22
- Kicks off from Sept. 24 to Oct. 18
Companies mentioned：麗寶樂園渡假區、豐原太平洋百貨
Chinese media: More and more secondary school teachers in China hold doctoral degrees from prestigious universities
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 5,910 full-time primary and secondary school teachers hold doctoral degrees
- 855,634 people have master’s degrees
- More than 860,000 people have graduate degrees
- There are currently more than 100 teachers with doctorates
- More than 150 teachers graduated from Tsinghua University in Beijing or Peking University
- More than 100 teachers graduated from top overseas universities, including 哈佛, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 牛津 and Cambridge
- Shenzhen Middle School plans to hire 21 people this year
- Including 5 doctoral degree holders
- 16 master’s degree holders
- Jiangsu Suzhou High School ultimately hired 13 people for its 2025 recruitment of outstanding recent graduates with advanced degrees
- Including 6 graduates of Tsinghua University in Beijing
- 4 graduates of Peking University
- In terms of education, there were 8
Companies mentioned：深圳中学、北京清华大学、北京大学、哈佛、麻省理工学院、牛津、剑桥、江苏省苏州中学、厦门大学
董瑞斌: Addressing the funding gap for the sustainable transition by drawing on international blended finance experience
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Asia faces an annual funding gap of up to US$1.5 trillion for the sustainable transition
- Aims to mobilize up to US$5 billion
Companies mentioned：兆豐金、中華經濟研究院、台灣影響力投資協會、金管會、新加坡金融管理局、國發會、國發基金
Technology stocks lead declines as Nikkei closes lower
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 closed down 518.35 points, or 0.81%
- At 63,492.99 points
- The Tokyo Stock Price Index closed up 29.91 points, or 0.74%
- At 4,058.21 points
艾太郎 wins 3 awards at Taoyuan Cup, including home run title; says power hitting is his best asset
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original北市長安今天以4比3擊敗桃園新明
- 艾太郎 had 2 hits and 2 RBIs in the championship game
- Has hit 6 home runs so far at the junior high level
Companies mentioned：北市長安、桃園新明
林晉擇 sets new speed record at Taoyuan Cup as 長安 youth baseball team wins title and MVP
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Clocked at a top speed of 141 kilometers per hour
- Top pitch speed of 136 kilometers per hour
- Top pitch speed can reach 132 kilometers per hour
- Reached 137 kilometers per hour in his first junior high pitching appearance
Companies mentioned：長安、新明、華南金控
Tech giants call for slower technology development; Asian AI stocks tumble
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Japan’s 軟銀集團 (SoftBank) fell as much as 13.2% shortly after opening today
- Memory chipmaker 鎧俠 (Kioxia) plunged 9.8%
- Semiconductor equipment giant 東京威力科創 (Tokyo Electron) also fell 3.7%
- South Korean memory chip giants SK海力士 (SK Hynix) and 三星電子 (Samsung Electronics) fell 5.3% and 3.7%, respectively
- Taiwanese foundry 台積電 fell about 1.2%
- Chinese chipmakers 長鑫存儲 and 中芯國際, traded in Shanghai, fell 2.7% and 1.4%, respectively
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、xAI、軟銀集團、鎧俠、東京威力科創、SK海力士、三星電子、台積電、長鑫存儲、中芯國際、索尼金融集團
Taoyuan Cup youth baseball tournament: 北市長安國中 wins title, ending host 新明’s bid for another consecutive championship
The championship game of the Taoyuan Cup Youth Baseball Tournament was held on the 14th. 長安國中 defeated 新明國中 4-3 to win the title, ending 新明國中’s 11-year winning streak.
Facts
- 新明’s dream of 11 consecutive titles ends
- Led the team to a 4-3 win over 桃園新明國中 for the title
- Pitched 3 innings in relief, allowing 1 earned run
- 蘇敬恩 had 1 hit and 1 RBI in the game
- Gave up 3 hits
- Issued 2 walks and hit batters
- 1 strikeout
- Gave up 2 runs
- 1 earned run
Companies mentioned：長安國中、新明國中、台北市長安國中、桃園新明國中、樂天桃園棒球場
Green Party councilor questions whether exchange student program was tailored for an individual; 蔣萬安 says no special treatment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- One of only 25 places available citywide
- There were 202 seventh-grade students in the 111 academic year
- There were 198 students in the 112 academic year
- The number fell to 45 in the 115 academic year
- In the 114 academic year, all applicants were required to take a test, with 220 set as the passing score
Companies mentioned：中央社、師大附中國中部、國際事務委員會、教育局
張麗善 campaigns for independent Douliu mayoral candidate; plans to report the matter to party headquarters
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 3 people registered for the Douliu mayoral election
Companies mentioned：中國國民黨
5 NTUST teams win Future Tech Award, break green hydrogen cost ceiling
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：国立台湾科技大学、台南大学、虎尾科技大学、阳明交通大学
Original台中會展中心二期展館統包工程簽約 宣告啟動
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 2,100 standard exhibition booths
- Total number of exhibition booths reaches 4,460
- Total budget of NT$6 billion
Companies mentioned：台中國際會展中心、豐譽聯合工程公司
三大法人 sell NT$49.703 billion worth of Taiwan stocks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 三大法人: 外資 and 陸資 were net sellers, 投信 was a net buyer and 自營商 was a net seller, for combined net sales of NT$49.703 billion
- Taiwan stocks fell 322.33 points today
- Closing at 45,862.52 points
- Trading value of NT$630.917 billion
- 自營商 net sold NT$15.092 billion
- 投信 net bought NT$2.353 billion
- 外資 and 陸資 recorded net sales of NT$36.964 billion
Companies mentioned：三大法人、外資、陸資、投信、自營商
Taoyuan’s first vote-buying case involving electoral vote-brokering; prosecutors seek a 5-year sentence for incumbent borough chief
Summary not yet available
Facts
- NT$400,000
- 5 years in prison
- Ordered released on NT$300,000 bail
- Toll-free hotline 0800-024-099
Companies mentioned：Facebook
Okinawa gets its first conservative governor in 12 years, bolstering Japan’s defense of areas around the Taiwan Strait
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Okinawa’s main island is less than 700 kilometers from Taiwan
- Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost island, is only about 110 kilometers away
- December 2025
Companies mentioned：日本經濟新聞、美商亞洲集團
AI impact spreads; investment trusts launch new ETFs to seek potential among small and mid-cap stocks and high-priced shares
Summary not yet available
Facts
- In 2024, market-cap-weighted ETFs accounted for 25% of the overall Taiwan stock ETF market
- The figure rose to 37% in 2025
- It had reached 48% by the end of July this year
- Issue price of NT$10 per share
- Revenue is expected to surge a further 70% in fiscal 2028
Companies mentioned：群益投信、台新投信、NVIDIA、台積電
Foreign investors posted net sales of NT$5.1 billion last week, selling for a second consecutive week; they cut holdings in 仁寶 by 98,000 lots, the most
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$5.104 billion on the main board
- 仁寶: 98,157 lots
- 緯創: 80,785 lots
- 台新新光金: 58,297 lots
- 友達: 223,641 lots
- 力積電: 105,131 lots
- 台企銀: 49,985 lots
- Foreign investors’ cumulative net sales totaled NT$1.3949 trillion
- Foreign investors held shares worth a total of NT$72.0876 trillion
- That represented 48.04% of the market value of all listed shares
Companies mentioned：仁寶、緯創、台新新光金、友達、力積電、台企銀
Asian Games set to open; South Korea calls accommodation arrangements the worst in history
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 17,000 athletes and officials are expected to take part in this Asian Games
- The number exceeds that at the Olympics and the initial estimate of 15,000
- Concerns have also been raised about accommodation quality at this Asian Games, particularly the temporary container housing for 2,000 athletes and officials
Companies mentioned：韓國奧會、菲律賓代表團、亞洲奧林匹克理事會、Airbnb、韓國籃球協會、歌詩達郵輪、莎倫娜號
百大文化 in Nantou; county government links 6 resources through “Zhuoshui Fertile Soil”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- From the 17th to Oct. 30
- The 25th, Oct. 3 and Oct. 17
- 6 “Zhuoshui Fertile Soil” cultural experience tours
Companies mentioned：百大文化、南投縣文化局、紙教堂新故鄉見學園區、水里蛇窯陶藝文化園區、南投戲院、日月老茶廠、廣興紙寮、毓繡美術館
Would he agree to cross-examination in a debate on the mayoral election? Chiang Wan-an: “Yes” if there is consensus
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：民進黨、中央社
Hsinchu City adds 29 YouBike stations; total expected to top 185 by year-end
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 29 new YouBike stations open
- The citywide total will exceed 185 stations
- More than 3,000 bicycles in total
- 50 stations added this year
- Another 20 stations are expected to be added by year-end
- By then, the citywide total will exceed 185 stations, with more than 3,000 bicycles
- 98 YouBike stations have been added since taking office
- The number of electric-assist bicycles will also exceed 1,000
- Original5月使用次數達32萬790次
- Up 22% from April
- Up 65% from the same period last year
Companies mentioned：YouBike、新竹市政府
Yang Wen-ke urges unity in the KMT camp and calls for support for Hsu Hsin-ying and Wu Hsu-chih
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：中國國民黨
Vice president visits Italy; sources familiar with foreign affairs say shared values form the political and social foundation for advancing into Europe
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The trip lasted about 27 hours
- From the 10th to the 12th
Companies mentioned：義大利、文托泰內島、Ventotene、歐洲自由與民主論壇、2nd European Conference of Ventotene for Freedom and Democracy、台灣、亞洲、台海
Vice president visits Italy; sources familiar with foreign affairs say shared values form the political and social foundation for advancing into 歐洲
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The trip lasted about 27 hours
Companies mentioned：義大利、文托泰內島、歐洲自由與民主論壇、台灣、歐洲
Days of heavy rain on China’s Hainan Island; flash floods in Wuzhishan City leave 14 people trapped
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 14 people are awaiting rescue
- Rainfall in southern Hainan Island has reached 400 to 600 millimeters
- Another 100 to 150 millimeters is expected today
- Some areas have seen 200 millimeters of rain
- School closures expanded to 12 cities and counties, including Sanya and Qionghai
Companies mentioned：五指山市消防救援局、新華社、第一財經、中新網
Data falsified at Japan’s Hamaoka nuclear power plant; operator’s senior executive resigns to take responsibility
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Will step down on the 30th of this month
- Director Minoru Yasui will take over as president on Oct. 1
Companies mentioned：中部電力、日本放送協會
U.S. pilot shot down in Iran speaks publicly for the first time; rescued after 48 hours trapped with fractures
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Military experts estimate he crashed into the Iranian desert at about 113 to 161 kilometers per hour
- Hiked up to a ridge about 2,134 meters high
- More than 90 U.S. military personnel entered Iran to carry out a ground mission
- Priced at as much as about US$100 million
Companies mentioned：CBS、美國哥倫比亞廣播公司
Financial stocks’ gains fail to offset weakness in electronics; Taiwan stocks fall 322 points on lower volume, slipping below the monthly moving average
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The weighted index closed down 322.33 points
- to close at 45,862.52 points
- a decline of 0.7%
- Trading value contracted to NT$630.917 billion
- The electronics index fell 0.94%
- The financial index surged 1.94%
- The OTC index fell 0.21%
- Market heavyweight 台積電 closed at NT$2,380
- Fell 30 yuan
- a decline of 1.24%
- 聯發科 turned lower to close at NT$4,560
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、聯電、南亞科、欣興、南電、國巨、力積電、台塑、台化、台塑化、大立光、玉晶光、AES-KY、金像電、漢唐、摩爾投顧、美國聯邦準備理事會
Huang Chung-hsiang’s team does not release him for Asian Games baseball; Brothers rookie pitcher Huang Chieh-han called up as replacement
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 22-year-old pitcher Huang Chieh-han called up as replacement
- Huang Chieh-han, who is 193 centimeters tall
- His fastest pitch can reach about 153 kilometers per hour
- 24-player roster
- Initially, 13 professional baseball players were named
- 6 players from the Chinese Professional Baseball League
- 11 professional baseball players in total
Companies mentioned：亞利桑那響尾蛇、中信兄弟、北海道日本火腿鬥士、樂天桃猿、統一7-ELEVEn獅、味全龍
U.S. deputy energy secretary: Expanded exports will allow Taiwan to continue obtaining U.S. resources
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 25-year contract for 1.2 million metric tons annually
- Long-term contract for 1.2 million metric tons annually
- Raise the share of U.S. LNG imports to 25%
- Demand for energy commodities will increase by nearly 15%
Companies mentioned：Cheniere Energy、中油
First public release of tracking records after black bears are released into the wild; closer-than-expected proximity to people highlights need to sever food links to reduce risks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Entered a den to hibernate for as long as 70 days
- The black bear stayed for 15 consecutive days
- Japan’s annual subsidies for bear-related issues have surged from about 100 million yen to 6 billion yen
Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署、野聲環境生態公司、東海大學生態與環境研究中心
Expansion plans come with demand for 5 years of electricity bills upfront; Samsung and SK海力士 both reject the proposal
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Proposal to pay 25 trillion won in electricity bills upfront
- Pay 20 trillion won upfront
- Pay 5 trillion won upfront
- About NT$472 billion
- About NT$118 billion
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士、韓國電力公社、KEPCO、韓電、Samsung Electronics、SK Hynix
China’s new entry and exit rules take effect 9/15; experts and 陸委會 issue warnings
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Exit and Entry Administration Law; at the time, the law’s definition of “Chinese citizens” included people from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
Companies mentioned：中華亞太菁英交流協會、陸委會、高雄科技大學科技法律研究所、台灣師範大學東亞學系、台北地方法院國安專庭
324 Taiwanese companies take part in Frankfurt auto parts show, generating US$147 million in business opportunities
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Generate US$147 million in business opportunities
- Attract 350 international buyers, association representatives and Taiwanese businesses for exchanges
- A total of 1,970 buyers and visitors attend during the 5-day exhibition
Companies mentioned：Aumovio、歐洲汽配協會（CLEPA）
World Vegetable Center director handover; Chen Chun-chi pledges support for strengthening research and development facilities
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Since the World Vegetable Center was founded in 1971
- “Global Strategy 2026-2033”
Companies mentioned：世界蔬菜中心、國際山區整合發展中心、農業部
Children’s and youth film festival brings the world to Kaohsiung, inviting 20 international filmmakers to Taiwan
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 45 countries worldwide
- 106 selected works
- 50 screenings scheduled
- 20 international filmmakers
Companies mentioned：公視、喜樂時代影城、高雄展覽館
September electronics futures fell, while financial futures rose
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taipei stocks fell 322.33 points today, closing at 45862.52 points
- September electronic futures closed at 2877.15 points, down 35.90 points
- A 10.02-point discount to spot
- September financial futures closed at 3621.40 points, up 66 points
- A 3.17-point discount to spot
September Taiwan stock index futures fall 407 points
Summary not yet available
Facts
- September Taiwan index futures settled at 45780 points, down 407 points
- Taipei stocks fell 322.33 points at the close today
- to close at 45,862.52 points
- Trading value was NT$630.917 billion
- September futures at 46187 points
- October futures at 46372 points
- September Taiwan index futures settled at 45780 points
- Trading volume was 53,082 contracts
- October futures settled at 45902 points
- Trading volume was 8,612 contracts
Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
Apple’s foldable phone could compete with tablets; executive says demand for iPad mini could easily be absorbed
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The external display measures 5.4 inches
- It features a large 7.6-inch screen when unfolded
Companies mentioned：蘋果公司、Apple、iPhone Duo、iPad、iPad mini、MKBHD
Chen Yi-shen: Establishing a view of history grounded in historical fact is essential to defending against Beijing’s cognitive warfare
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- The Academia Historica exhibition “Light and Shadow—Viewing Taiwan in 1945 from Multiple Perspectives,” which opened on September 9
Companies mentioned：国史馆、中央社、總統府、立法院、國民黨、共產黨
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Don’t rush to throw away old clothes you no longer wear! Recycle them for cash: 5 ways to sell them or exchange them for hand-washing detergent, plus a roundup of recycling and donation options across Taiwan
The Taipei City Environmental Protection Department and 台灣華歌爾 have launched a women’s old-bra recycling campaign. From September to October, shoppers can exchange 2 bras for hand-washing detergent, and members also receive a 百-yuan discount voucher, promoting textile recycling.
Companies mentioned：台灣華歌爾股份有限公司、2nd STREET、HARD OFF海德沃福、La Flea拉福利、二拾衫 TWENTY THREE、蝦皮拍賣、旋轉拍賣
“If your spouse owns a home, can you no longer receive the Farmers’ Pension?” Spouses’ assets are not combined! The 5 million threshold applies only to “this 1 person”
The asset test for the Farmers’ Pension considers only the applicant’s own assets and income; property owned by a spouse or children is excluded. The key questions are whether the appraised value of land and housing in the applicant’s name, after statutory deductions, is below 5 million, and whether non-farming income is under 500,000.
Okinawa changes hands! Genta Koja elected new governor, defeating candidate opposed to a Taiwan contingency
Genta Koja, backed by the Liberal Democratic Party, won the Okinawa gubernatorial election, defeating incumbent Denny Tamaki. The result could lead to closer coordination with the central government on responses to a Taiwan contingency and the issue of U.S. military bases, affecting security policy.
Toyota Yaris loses! This model topped domestic car sales in August: a spacious, fuel-efficient favorite with reliability no rival in its price range can match
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Companies mentioned：Toyota、Ford、Honda、Foxtron、Luxgen、鴻華先進、裕隆三義廠
Flight attendants and doctors lose out! Job site survey reveals the professions men most want to marry, with this type of job taking the top spot
Online polling by Dcard and a survey by yes123求職網 produced different results on the occupations men consider ideal for a partner. Respondents tended to prioritize stability, with civil servants and teachers ranking highly.
Companies mentioned：yes123求職網
Was Yang Guifei really fat? Scholars reveal her “true height and weight” and physique, leaving modern women stunned
Yang Guifei is said to have had a healthy physique, standing 165 cm tall and weighing 60 kg, with a slight amount of muscle; the traditional image of her as a “plump beauty” is a misconception. Academic research is reassessing Tang-era ideals of beauty, which also resonate with modern values.
“Would you dare attend the Twin-City Forum” if elected Taipei mayor? Puma Shen says, “Of course,” adding that Beijing should be the counterpart
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen said during a conversation with Taiwanese young people in Japan that he would attend the Twin-City Forum if elected, advocating equal exchanges between Taipei and Beijing. He also proposed AI-based city governance and policies to bring talent back, emphasizing the legitimacy of interaction between the two capitals.
A woman in her 30s had neck stiffness and trouble swallowing—it was caused by an 8-centimeter thyroid nodule. A minimally invasive procedure left a wound the size of a pinhole
A woman in her 30s had difficulty swallowing and a foreign-body sensation in her neck because of an 8-centimeter thyroid nodule. She underwent minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation at Taipei Municipal Wan Fang Hospital, recovered quickly and had no visible change in appearance. The case highlights the clinical value of minimally invasive thyroid treatment.
Tsai Ing-wen unfazed by the “thesis controversy”! She makes a rare appearance alongside Lai Ching-te over one matter
Former president Tsai Ing-wen and sitting President Lai Ching-te appeared together over a meal in Wanli, New Taipei, to support Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chiao-hui, demonstrating party unity while avoiding the thesis controversy.
The yen has risen 7%—will it climb further? Kazuo Ueda’s key remarks on 9/18 will determine the future of the global yen carry trade
As the yen strengthens, remarks by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Sept. 18 could shape the future of the yen carry trade. The shift is being driven by speculative funds switching to yen purchases and the repatriation of domestic funds.
Companies mentioned：Fitch Ratings
Original機組過勞！全台天然氣接收站利用率破百 中油曝降載計畫：2034降至6成
Utilization at Taiwan’s natural gas receiving terminals has reached 108%, leaving them overloaded. 中油 announced plans to bring new facilities online by 2034, lowering the utilization rate to the 60% range.
Companies mentioned：中油、台電
Motorcycles entering a waiting area “legally” still get fined NT$1,800! Police announce enforcement standards; violators are ticketed on the spot, but many people are still confused
Taiwan police have announced enforcement standards for motorcycles entering designated waiting areas. Many riders have been fined NT$1,800 despite following the rules, sparking public debate. Confusion persists because public awareness is limited.
Why do families “hold the seventh-day rite” after a loved one dies? Does the deceased really return to see family? The touching meaning behind the custom moves people to tears
The seventh-day rite is an important part of Chinese folk funeral customs, symbolizing the deceased’s spirit returning home to say goodbye to family. The custom blends Buddhist, Taoist and traditional cultural influences and carries deep emotional and cultural significance.
Give more than NT$2.44 million in a year and still pay NT$0 in gift tax? These circumstances may qualify for an exemption; a roundup of tax bureau rules
Taiwan’s gift tax system provides an annual tax-free allowance of 2.44 million yen, but gifts under certain conditions—including gifts between spouses, gifts to children upon marriage, and living expenses paid by those with a duty to support someone—may be exempt from tax even when they exceed that amount.
Companies mentioned：財政部、国税局
Chiang Ching-kuo’s handwritten diaries deny a blood relationship! Huang Qinglong: The administrative decision allowing Chang Hsiao-yen to change his surname to Chiang should be revoked; Chiang Wan-an must not appropriate an identity
Huang Qinglong, head of the Xinmin Association, said Chiang Ching-kuo’s diaries deny a parent-child relationship with the Chang Hsiao-yen brothers, and the administrative decision then approving their surname change to Chiang was unlawful and should be revoked. He urged Chiang Wan-an to confront questions about his identity.
NEGRONI WEEK returns in grand style; the 14th Negroni Week runs from September 21 to 27, 2026
Italian brand Campari and Imbibe magazine will hold the 14th Negroni Week in September 2026. More than 100 restaurants and bars in Taiwan will take part, supporting charitable activities through stories about flavor.
Companies mentioned：Imbibe、Slow Food、UNCOMMON TAIPEI、Roma Roma餐酒Pizzeria & Bar
Joining forces across the sports ecosystem! 台鋼生技 unveils its new name for the first time and teams up with 台鋼雄鷹 to pursue the “healthy fan support” market
Tai Steel Biotechnology held a brand day event in Kaohsiung in September 2026, appearing under its new name for the first time and launching co-branded throat lozenges. The event combined baseball cheering with a focus on health to boost the brand’s influence.
Companies mentioned：台鋼雄鷹
Original前鎮漁港砸81億改建問題叢生 國民黨砲轟監院：敢不敢查陳其邁？
Original高雄市前鎮漁港耗資81億元改建後問題不斷，國民黨批評市長陳其邁應負政治責任，並質疑監察院選擇性調查。
Tour Japan’s Tohoku region with your taste buds! Shin Yeh Japanese Cuisine’s “Autumn Terroir Festival” launches, featuring seven specialties including Yamagata imoni and Akita kiritanpo hot pot
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Former beneficiaries become young volunteers: CTBC Charity Foundation’s Taiwan Dream Project shares results and celebrates the cycle of giving
CTBC Charity Foundation held a Taiwan Dream Project results-sharing event in Nangang, Taipei. More than a thousand people from 35 communities took part, showcasing educational achievements in remote areas and recognizing outstanding communities. Former student beneficiaries returned to share their stories, embodying the cycle of giving.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部
JKF model Jiexi reportedly dies at 32; cause of death not disclosed, but malicious rumors spread. JKF speaks out: “She was an angel”
JKF model Jiexi (Yang Meizhen) died suddenly on September 7 at the age of 32. Her family has not disclosed the cause of death, but malicious rumors have surfaced online. JKF condemned the rumors, called her an “angel,” and said it would pursue defamation cases through legal channels.
Companies mentioned：JKF
Celebrity offspring Anri Sakaguchi goes public with relationship with 170-kilogram streamer; couple reportedly splits after 25 days, with man saying she “threatened to die to get back together”
Anri Sakaguchi, daughter of former actress Ryoko Sakaguchi, experienced a brief relationship with streamer Paruparu. The 25-day romance was tumultuous, involving clashes, detention, a breakup and reconciliation, prompting concerns about her mental stability.
Stop putting steak straight into the pan! An insider’s 1-step trick delivers tender, juicy, flavorful meat with no failures, rivaling restaurant quality
Let steak come to room temperature before cooking to avoid a cold cut getting charred on the outside and raw inside. This technique can improve tenderness and flavor for restaurant-quality results.
Which siblings can claim funeral benefits? The person who paid for the funeral is not necessarily entitled; here are the eligibility rules
An explanation of the rules governing which siblings enrolled in labor insurance can receive funeral benefits when a parent dies. Duplicate claims are not allowed for the same incident.
How often should you change your car’s oil? Don’t go by mileage alone! CPC reveals the answer and 9 maintenance mistakes to avoid that waste fuel and damage your car
CPC Corporation, Taiwan clarified that oil changes do not have to be fixed at every 5,000 kilometers; the interval should be adjusted based on driving conditions and time. It also outlined 9 maintenance mistakes to avoid, emphasizing that regular servicing helps extend a vehicle’s lifespan.
Companies mentioned：SlashGear
Retiring at 65 on labor insurance and pension benefits alone is not enough! Expert shares 3 ways to grow retirement savings, helping even small investors build wealth worth tens of millions
Financial experts say the age at which people start saving is crucial if they want to have funds equivalent to today’s purchasing power of 10 million yuan when they retire at 65. Starting at 30 requires only 1.9 million yuan in principal, while starting at 50 requires nearly 5 million yuan, underscoring the importance of time and compound interest.
Companies mentioned：Vanguard、元大證券
KMT caucus in Taichung City Council releases commissioned poll: Chiang Chi-chen leads Ho Hsin-chun by 12.6 percentage points in support, with more than half saying he is likely to win
The KMT caucus in the Taichung City Council released a TVBS poll showing Chiang Chi-chen leading Ho Hsin-chun by 12.6 percentage points in support, with 51.8% saying he is likely to win. Energy policy has become a key point of contention, with more than half of respondents supporting the abolition of the nuclear-free homeland policy.
All brave eagle trainer jets delivered, but ADF has already become a “white elephant”: Was the costly decision to build an advanced trainer domestically worthwhile to preserve Taiwan’s fighter-aircraft capacity?
Taiwan’s domestically developed advanced trainer, the Brave Eagle, has completed delivery of 66 aircraft, replacing the aging AT-3. Despite high costs and recurring quality problems, the government says the program has strategic value for maintaining the aerospace industry’s capacity and achieving defense self-reliance.
Companies mentioned：漢翔航空工業、國家中山科學研究院
After-hours update: Taiwan stocks fall below 46,000 points! iPhone 18 supply chain hit by trouble? Foreign investors dump the optical duo, while another sector unexpectedly surges to limit-up
Taiwan’s stock market briefly fell below 46,000 points today, posting a sharp decline, while information security and financial stocks rose against the trend. Morgan Stanley’s rating cuts on the optical duo drew market attention.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、大立光、玉晶光、華邦電、南亞科、富邦金、摩根士丹利、Apple、NVIDIA、Anthropic
Chinese HYROX event hit by athlete incontinence scandal! 48-year-old Van Ness Wu competes the next day and finishes in 1 hour 11 minutes; fans joke: “The venue smells great”
Actor Van Ness Wu, 48, made his debut at a HYROX event in Beijing, finishing in 1 hour, 11 minutes and 53 seconds. The venue was cleaned after an athlete’s incontinence incident the previous day, and some people remarked that “it smells nice today,” drawing online attention.
M9 production ramps up as M10 positioning begins early! CCL sector enters a major upgrade cycle: which of 台光電, 台燿 and 聯茂 will move fastest?
With demand for AI servers expanding, the copper-clad laminate (CCL) market is forecast to reach $21.5 billion in 2026. 台光電, 台燿 and 聯茂 are competing on M9 mass production and M10 development, with technical capabilities and certification key to success.
Companies mentioned：台光電、台燿、聯茂、台灣電路板協會（TPCA）、工研院產科國際所、口袋證券
謝金河 remembers “Hong Kong’s finest pen,” 林行止, whom he compared with Jin Yong: “A teacher on my journey of personal growth”
林行止, founder of Hong Kong’s Hong Kong Economic Journal, has died at the age of 86. 謝金河 called him a mentor in life and praised his commitment to democracy and freedom and his intellectual influence.
Companies mentioned：財信傳媒集團、電訊盈科
Trump predicts “U.S.-Iran war will end by year’s end”; U.S. forces could “stay in Iran to control its oil,” with the war ending after the midterm elections
U.S. President Donald Trump predicted that the Iran war would end within the year and suggested the United States might remain there after the war to control oil. The approach is similar to the strategy used in Venezuela.
Original莊人祥曾罹胃癌4期！研究曝「常喝1飲品」罹癌風險飆3倍，台灣人很愛喝
Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare 莊人祥 has publicly shared his battle with stage 4 stomach cancer. A study of tens of thousands of people also found that frequent consumption of sugary drinks raises stomach cancer risk; for women who drink more than one cup a day, the risk is 3.04 times higher, drawing public attention.
“Waterbomb queen” Kwon Eun-bi reportedly involved in car accident! Vehicle collision en route forces urgent cancellation of fan-sign event
South Korean singer Kwon Eun-bi was involved in a car accident while traveling for work. Her agency urgently canceled a fan-sign event to protect her health. Details of the accident remain unclear, prompting concern among fans.
Wu Danru is worth more than 100 million! She reveals 3 investments she would never touch, including savings insurance, and shares how to save 9,000 a month to build 50 million
Renowned author and program host 吳淡如 built a net worth in excess of one hundred million through asset management starting at age 40 and shared her investment tips. She emphasized the importance of long-term compounding and argued that 3 types of investment products—savings insurance, bonds and gold—should be avoided. Her recommendation of regular fixed-amount investments in ETFs has drawn attention.
When parents grow old, is it safe to let children hold their bankbooks and ATM cards? Family members cannot withdraw money freely either; here’s what to do
It is common for elderly parents to give their children bankbooks or cash cards, but doing so without legal authority to act on their behalf can put their assets at risk. The risks include family disputes, especially if dementia or fraud is involved.
TVBS poll: Chiang Chi-chen’s support at 45.1%! Ho Hsin-chun trails by more than 12 percentage points; commentator says DPP confidence in victory is low
A TVBS poll shows KMT candidate Chiang Chi-chen leading DPP candidate Ho Hsin-chun, 32.5%, with 45.1% support. Low confidence in a DPP victory is putting pressure on the outlook for the 2026 Taichung mayoral election.
Companies mentioned：TVBS
Ultimate theory on Chiang Wan-an’s family background revealed? Huang Ching-lung: Chiang Ching-kuo believed Chiang Hsiao-yen and Chang Hsiao-tzu were not his biological children
Huang Ching-lung, founding chairman of the Taiwan Faith and Hope Association, has published a new book arguing that Chiang Ching-kuo did not recognize the twins as his biological children and that their real father was Kuo Li-po. The claim casts doubt on the legitimacy of Chang Hsiao-yen’s surname change and has implications for Chiang Wan-an’s claimed lineage.
Could regulation make the U.S. lose the AI race? The president and House speaker both speak out
U.S. President Donald Trump and House Speaker Johnson warned that excessive regulation of AI could undermine the country’s technological competitiveness. Meanwhile, executives at AI companies such as Anthropic have called for a slower pace of development.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI、xAI
LINE announces the end of 2 useful features! Discontinuation begins on September 14, with full deletion from a later date; company shares 2 free backup methods
LINE will discontinue its 2 major new-posting features for Articles starting Sept. 14 and delete some past posts from Oct. 7. Users are advised to back up their content in advance.
92-year-old former prime minister clashes with Trump at “911” memorial ceremony: “Don’t mistake Canadians’ generosity for weakness”
Original92歳のカナダ元首相ジャン・クレチエン氏が『911』追悼式で、トランプ前大統領を暗に批判し、「カナダ人の寛容さを弱さと誤解するな」と警告した。これは貿易摩擦を背景にした国家的尊厳の主張であり、国内外で注目されている。