National Taxation Bureau warns that fraudulent emails may steal business information; do not click file links
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Companies mentioned：財政部台北國稅局、財政部電子發票整合服務平台
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Suspicious bomb box in Kuala Lumpur business district prompts police to cordon off scene and investigate
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Facts
- The incident occurred at around 1:30 p.m. today
Companies mentioned：星洲日報
National Science and Technology Council's public science outreach event launches, opening more than a hundred research sites
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Facts
- 34 previously hidden sites join for the first time
- More than 30 interactive booths set up
Companies mentioned：全越運動、中油、台糖、瑞健醫療
Original亞運女足台灣2比1險勝越南 預賽首戰開紅盤
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- Went into halftime with a 1-point lead
- Scored again in the 81st minute
- Opponents pulled one back in the 85th minute
Companies mentioned：台灣、越南、日本、泰國、比利時、中央社
賢首慈恩教育基金會 donates NT$2 million to support grassroots baseball development in Chiayi County
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Facts
- Donated NT$500,000 per school to baseball team training funds at 3 junior high and elementary schools in 嘉義縣
- Provided NT$500,000 to the county government for emergency assistance and scholarships for athletes
Companies mentioned：賢首慈恩教育基金會、嘉義縣、東石國中、民和國中、和興國小
China's gray-zone threats intensify; ruling parties in Taiwan and Japan hold 5+5 talks on deterrence
The Democratic Progressive Party and Japan's Liberal Democratic Party held the 7th 5+5 foreign affairs and defense policy dialogue in Tokyo. The sides deepened cooperation on issues including Taiwan Strait security, economic resilience and countering cognitive warfare.
Facts
- Expanded from the previous 2+2 format to 5+5
- The meeting was originally scheduled to last about 30 minutes
- It was ultimately extended to nearly 2 hours
- Gradually reduced dependence on the Chinese market starting in 2016
Companies mentioned：民进党、日本自民党、中央社
Councilor criticizes secondhand smoke smell in city hall; Chiang Wan-an pledges immediate improvements
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Facts
- Smoking rooms in Taipei increased from 65 to 210
- No-smoking zones increased from 2,260 to 2,280
- The highest recorded count was 26,036 cigarette butts
- Original最少的1天是3885根
- An average of about 11,455 cigarette butts have to be counted each day
Companies mentioned：台北市政府、台北市議會、民進黨、台北市衛生局、商業處
Ko Chih-en unveils campaign merchandise and theme song; Lai Jui-lung seeks gymnastics training center
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Facts
- Ko Chih-en's first major campaign rally will be held in Fengshan on the 19th
- Joined more than 30 party-affiliated councilors and candidates at an intersection outside the Weiwuying National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts this morning
- Yang Qiwen and 教育部國教署 Deputy Director-General Dai Shufen pledged to submit a division-of-responsibilities plan within 2 weeks
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、中央社、運動部、教育部國教署、高雄市運發局、教育局
Taiwanese official in Canada visits the Arctic, showcasing Taiwan's soft-power diplomacy
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Facts
- Taiwanese travelers accounted for 5% of the area's tourists in 2024-2025
- The U.S. accounted for 11%
- About 5,000 people annually
Companies mentioned：中華航空、加拿大北方航空、因紐特民族特區公司
Oil prices climb on concerns over Middle East supplies; most Asian stocks close lower
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Facts
- The prices of the 2 major crude oil contracts, West Texas Intermediate on the New York Mercantile Exchange and Brent crude from the North Sea in London, had already topped US$100 a barrel
- They rose more than 3% at one point today
- Shares of Tokyo-listed technology investment giant 軟銀 (SoftBank) plunged more than 10%
- Chipmaker 鎧俠 (Kioxia) fell more than 6%
- 愛德萬測試 (Advantest) also fell more than 2%
- South Korea’s KOSPI led declines across Asian markets, falling more than 3%
Companies mentioned：美國聯邦準備理事會、歐洲中央銀行、軟銀、鎧俠、愛德萬測試、SK海力士、三星電子、台積電
中油 secures gas supplies through the first quarter of next year, aims to expand high-load receiving station
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Facts
- The load on transmission and storage equipment at the Yongan LNG Receiving Terminal in Kaohsiung has exceeded 100% for years
- Original讓設備使用率降至6成
- Original1艘載運逾7萬噸液化天然氣（LNG）的船隻
- Annual planned operating capacity is 12 million tons
- Current actual volume is around 13 million tons
- Original1個月約有20艘船隻
- Original1艘船卸貨時間需花12至13小時
- Domestic natural gas demand is currently about 37 million tons a year
- LNG terminal operating capacity will rise from about 23 million tons a year to about 37 million tons a year
Companies mentioned：中油、大阪瓦斯
National marine radar network gradually takes shape as Yuguang Island station enters testing phase
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Facts
- 27 wave and current remote sensing stations have been built
- The Yuguang Island wave and current remote sensing station is planned to have an observation radius of about 4 kilometers
- Ocean current monitoring coverage will expand from about 155,000 square kilometers to 210,000 square kilometers
Companies mentioned：海洋委員會、國家海洋研究院、中央社
Former CCTV reporter Jing Yidan dies; Wang Dan pays tribute
Summary not yet available
Facts
- It was probably the summer of 1993
Companies mentioned：中国中央电视台、央视、东方时空、焦点访谈、三味书屋
Don’t take COVID-19 lightly: Doctor urges people with 7 warning signs to go to the emergency room immediately
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Facts
- A total of 20,199 outpatient and emergency visits
- Down 9.7% from the previous week
- 73 new domestic cases of severe illness
- Original累計622例新冠併發重症本土病例
- Of these, 106 died
- Low blood pressure (systolic pressure <90 mmHg)
Companies mentioned：台灣急診醫學會、臨床傳染病、新英格蘭醫學雜誌、台灣感染症醫學會
Taichung residents face improper sales tactics during beauty treatment trial; city government to investigate possible violations of standard-form contracts
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Facts
- As many as 36 installments
- 4,000 yuan per installment
- Unconditional right to terminate the contract within 7 days
- The company is asked to resolve the matter properly within 15 days
Companies mentioned：台中市法制局、資融公司
Fire under the approach to New Taipei’s Fuzhou Bridge sends smoke billowing skyward, causing alarm
A fire broke out beneath a bridge in 新北市樹林区, burning debris. It was quickly extinguished, and damage was minor.
Facts
- At around 3 p.m.
- An area of about 10 square meters
Companies mentioned：新北市、中央社
Taoyuan launches 創投聯盟, with 16 venture capital firms helping startups connect with the market
桃園市 government launched 創投聯盟, bringing together 16 venture capital firms and integrating resources from 桃青基金 to help Taoyuan startups secure funding and market orders.
Facts
- The first group brings together 16 venture capital firms to introduce market funding and professional investment expertise
- The startup base has provided more than 3,700 entrepreneurship consultations
- More than 500 teams have received guidance
- More than 900 business matchmaking sessions have been completed
- Helped teams secure more than NT$1 billion in funding
Companies mentioned：桃園市、桃青基金、創投聯盟
Taiwan | 風傳媒（47）
Beijing orders blanket drone ban; even keeping one at home is illegal! Drones must be sent out of the capital by the deadline or police will seize them
Beijing will completely ban the flight, ownership and storage of drones starting November 15. Individuals and companies must move them out of the city by the deadline or they will be confiscated by public security authorities. The ban is part of efforts to defend the capital.
Breakthrough in legalizing factories in Taichung’s first agricultural cluster area: Ding Lixing’s agricultural equipment land-use plan approved
鼎力興 in 台中市後里區 has secured approval for the first factory land-use plan in an agricultural industry cluster area. The case is a symbolic example of a shift from metalworking to agricultural equipment and of overcoming legal and environmental challenges.
National drone testing laboratory to open in Taichung; city government continues to seek flight-testing and electronic warfare sites
The Executive Yuan has approved the establishment of a national-level drone testing laboratory in Taichung, and a medium-sized or larger test flight site is also being sought. The move is important to strengthening the industry's competitiveness.
Companies mentioned：漢翔航空、雷虎科技
Lin Xiang’s popularity soars, prompting suspicions of ‘buying online support’! She admits, ‘I was surprised too’; her emotionally intelligent response silences critics
林襄's popularity has surged, prompting suspicions of an online fan campaign. She expressed surprise and silenced her critics with a tactful response. Her beauty content and YouTube videos are behind her popularity.
Companies mentioned：味全龍、Threads
Clay meets 3D printing! Tsai Chia-lin’s ‘蒸氣冶器’ opens new horizons in ceramics
Ceramic artist 蔡佳霖 is holding the “蒸氣冶器” exhibition at the 鶯歌陶博館, combining 3D printing with traditional techniques. The exhibition is significant for showing how technological innovation and craftsmanship can coexist and for presenting a vision of ceramics' future.
Founder of the Global Green Destinations Foundation visits Taichung; Cheng Chao-hsin says city tourism continues to connect with the world
Taichung City received a bronze award from Global Green Destinations, and its founder Albert Salman visited the city. He met with Deputy Mayor 鄭照新, and the two affirmed their commitment to international cooperation on sustainable tourism.
Companies mentioned：グリーンデスティネーション財団、台湾サステナブルトラベル協会
[After-Work Economics] Shock move by AI三巨頭! Is Taiwan’s stock market crash risk back? Experts unpack the truth behind panic with historical data!
AI三巨頭 suddenly announced a pause in research and development, shaking confidence in Taiwan stocks as Taiwan index futures, near a previous high, turned from gains to losses. Veteran analyst Tsai Ming-han analyzes the rate-hike cycle and 台積電’s outlook, revealing investment opportunities in a volatile market.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Traditional characters worn, Taiwanese sung in New York! Kaohsiung designer ERIKA Chung’s ‘台灣查某囝’ wows New York fashion scene
Kaohsiung-born designer 鍾佩吟 (ERIKA Chung) unveiled her new series, “台灣查某囝,” in New York. By combining traditional Chinese characters, Taiwanese, Kaohsiung's nature and craftsmanship in fashion, she brought Taiwanese culture to an international audience.
‘Empty city on a holiday’ at Janfusun? Visitor returns after 15 years and is shocked: ‘Will it go out of business?’
Photos showing a decline in holiday visitors to Taiwan's long-established theme park 劍湖山世界 have spread on social media, fueling concerns about its future. The park is seeking to attract new customers through a partnership with “Detective Conan” and improvements to facilities for families.
407 outstanding teachers in Hsinchu County honored; Yang Wen-ke thanks teachers for protecting seeds of hope with care and expertise
Hsinchu County honored 407 outstanding teachers and childcare staff. County Magistrate 楊文科 thanked them for their contributions to education and highlighted progress in improving the educational environment.
Successfully rescued 100 critically ill newborns! Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital’s neonatal transport program surpasses 100 cases, building a regional maternal and infant care network
輔大醫院 has completed 100 emergency transports of critically ill newborns. Its mobile intensive care equipment and regional partnerships have improved survival rates for newborns in remote areas, underscoring its commitment to community healthcare.
Misleading claim that 30 million became 8.1 billion! Shi Qing-feng hits back: 4 billion was already budgeted for Qianzhen Fishing Port during Han Kuo-yu’s term; renovation was not an add-on to the same project
Kaohsiung Marine Bureau Director 石慶豐 clarified that funding for the Qianzhen Fishing Port renovation did not balloon from 30 million to 8.1 billion, but reflected the combined total of projects at different stages. He said the renovation is crucial to food safety, international competitiveness and workers’ rights, and has the support of the fishermen’s association and vendors.
‘三寶爸’ takes on chaos over parent-and-child parking spaces! Chang Yi-li proposes ‘12-character hard line’ with heavy fines for violators, and pushes again for regional medical care in Nanzih
張以理, a candidate for the Zuoying and Nanzih district council seat, held a parent-child event and called for stricter enforcement of “mother-and-baby parking spaces” and the recruitment of a regional medical institution. Drawing on his experience as a father of three, he is promoting policies to support parents.
Could Lai Ching-te’s campaigning for Ho Hsin-chun turn into an electoral liability? Scholar points to 1 fatal flaw in latest poll: even Green supporters lack confidence
Original2026年台湾地区领导人选举临近，国民党委托TVBS进行的台中市长民调显示，江启臣支持度45.1%，何欣纯32.5%，差距12.6个百分点。文化大学教授钮则勋指出，赖清德助选反而限制了何欣纯的「破圈」可能性，民调数据显示连绿营支持者对何欣纯的信心也不足。
Companies mentioned：国民党、民进党、TVBS民意调查中心
Creating a new landmark shared by all ages: administration and public childcare in one place as Wufeng Joint Administrative Center opens
The Taichung City Government invested more than 720 million yen to build a new “Joint Administrative Center” in Wufeng District. The facility, which brings together district administration, household registration and public childcare services and serves people of all ages, has been completed, significantly improving services for residents.
Improving campus learning and activity spaces: Taichung City Government invests nearly NT$100 million in Guangzheng Junior High School activity center
The Taichung City Government invested nearly NT$100 million to build an activity center for Guangzheng Junior High School, which was founded 30 years ago, addressing its long-standing lack of an auditorium and improving spaces for education and activities.
The good weather is over! The northeast monsoon brings cooler temperatures from today; 3 areas face heavy rain, and Typhoon Dujuan could form as early as tomorrow
The strengthening northeast monsoon is bringing cooler weather and isolated heavy rain to northern and eastern Taiwan. The Keelung North Coast, Yilan and mountainous areas of Greater Taipei should be alert for heavy downpours, while multiple coastal areas may see gusts reaching Level 8. A tropical depression may develop into Typhoon Dujuan, but it is not expected to directly affect Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
Top news tonight, 9/14! Rain to move into northern Taiwan tonight; 133 people register for group lawsuit over Eirli hidden-camera case; Taiwan stocks fall 322 points, breaking below the monthly moving average
Rain is expected in Taiwan tonight, while a group lawsuit over the Eirli hidden-camera case gets underway and Taiwan stocks fall sharply.
Companies mentioned：愛爾麗診所、新北地檢署、TVBS民意調查中心
Chuang Jen-hsiang reverses Stage 4 stomach cancer! Doctor reveals 4 major warning signs of stomach cancer: many people have them but fail to notice
莊人祥, a deputy minister at Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare, was diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer, but treatment eliminated the cancer cells in his body. His experience highlights the importance of early detection and emotional support.
Beijing Watch》“Management on par with drug control!” Beijing imposes strict controls on drones— is keeping one at home illegal? Residents joke about “strapping cameras to pigeons”
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Don’t take COVID lightly! These 3 groups face “VIP-level” risk of severe illness if infected. Experts: Get tested and seek medical care as soon as symptoms appear
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Facts
- COVID accounts for 32.4%
- On average, 1 in every 3 people with respiratory symptoms has COVID
- Original約7成為65歲以上長者
- Original約8成具有慢性病史
- A total of 91 deaths
- The risk of death from any cause may be 4 times higher among people infected again
- Original可顯著降低近9成的住院或死亡風險
- Relative risk of hospitalization or death within 28 days falls by 23%
- About 1 in every 5 emergency department patients seeks care for a respiratory illness
- Rapid heartbeat (100 beats/min)
- Low blood pressure (systolic pressure <90 mmHg)
Companies mentioned：台灣感染症醫學會、台灣基層糖尿病學會、台灣急診醫學會、台灣感染管制學會、疾管署、新英格蘭醫學雜誌、Clinical Microbiology and Infection、JAMA Internal Medicine、Nature Communications、Clinical Infectious Diseases、衛生福利部、美國食品藥物管理署
Are 400,000 civilian volunteers still not enough to safeguard Taiwan’s resilience? Ma Shih-yuan reveals the real targets: 800,000 dependable civilian volunteers and 6 million people in the total defense force
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Facts
- The number of dependable civilian volunteers is about 400,000 to 600,000, “but the actual target we set is 800,000”
- Bring the number of people involved in defending Taiwan’s territory to 6 million
- 3.5% of Taiwan’s total population
Companies mentioned：壯闊台灣聯盟、國際撒瑪利亞人、歐盟經貿駐台辦事處、哈佛大學
Hsinchu City meets this year’s target of 50 YouBike stations! Mayor Ann Kao: Another 20 stations and 450 electric-assist bikes to be added by year-end
The Hsinchu City government announced that it has met its target of adding 50 YouBike stations this year, and will add another 20 stations and 450 electric-assist bikes by year-end. The move will make short-distance travel more convenient for residents, promote the development of a low-carbon city, and advance local policy and sustainable transportation.
Companies mentioned：微笑單車
Tomorrow’s weather: Temperatures drop and rain moves in as the weather changes! Heavy rain for 3 days; “Typhoon Dujuan’s impact on Taiwan revealed”—your full forecast for the week
The Central Weather Administration has warned that the northeast monsoon will bring several days of rain. It also forecasts that a new typhoon, Dujuan, will form and head toward Japan. It is not expected to directly affect Taiwan, but its outer circulation may influence the weather.
Explainer／Is it risky to travel to mainland China with a Taiwan Compatriot Permit? China’s new immigration rules take effect 9/15! “8 major high-risk groups” may be unable to return to Taiwan; the Mainland Affairs Council’s warning explained
China's new entry and exit rules took effect on September 15, and Taiwan's authorities have warned that “8 high-risk groups” may face restrictions on entry using Taiwan Compatriot Permits. The rules could affect travelers and businesspeople.
Tackling young people’s career anxiety and the gap between education and workplace needs! Northern Taiwan’s Workforce Development Branch convenes 69 university and college educators to promote “pre-employment while in school” and help students get an early start
The Northern Taiwan Workforce Development Branch has convened 69 university and college educators to promote “pre-employment while in school,” coordinating government and campus resources to help young people address career anxiety and the gap between education and workplace needs, and better prepare for employment.
Puma Shen jogging in Japan in a bulletproof vest—“over the top”? Doctor cites past blunders and mocks: Anti-China persecution fantasies are back
沈伯洋, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Taipei mayor, has sparked controversy after jogging in Japan while wearing a bulletproof vest. Psychiatrist 沈政男 criticized the move as “paranoia” and described it as a symbol of political polarization.
What happened to the bodies of soldiers killed after ancient wars? 2 grim fates not shown in TV dramas revealed; one was especially brutal and inhumane
After wars in ancient times, the treatment of soldiers' remains differed greatly depending on which side won. Victorious armies treated the dead with respect through cremation or burial, while the bodies of defeated soldiers were left unattended and could even be used in “biological warfare” to deliberately spread disease.
Companies mentioned：搜狐網
Taiwan Beer Leopards finalize cheerleading squad! “Nuclear Barbie” Kim Hyun-jung and Hailey renew contracts; a first look at the new season’s highlights
桃園台啤永豐雲豹's cheerleading team, “浪LIVE電豹女,” announced renewed contracts with popular Korean members 金賢姈 and 海莉. The move aims to draw more attention to the new season and enhance its entertainment value.
“A win is a win”? Hyrox Beijing race champion competes while incontinent, igniting global debate over public health and sportsmanship
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Facts
- More than 60 races held in 18 different countries in 2023
- Individual events have more than 10,000 participants and 15,000 spectators
- The 2025至2026 season expanded to more than 100 events, attracting over 140萬 participants and more than 150萬 spectators
- Entering an event usually costs more than 100 pounds
- Hyrox has long-term partnerships with more than 600 gyms nationwide
- Hyrox events in 2026 attracted nearly 兩萬 participants
- Taiwan held a Taipei event in 2026, attracting more than 8000 participants
- The deal values Hyrox at as much as 600 million euros
Companies mentioned：Hyrox、Puma、Amazfit、Infront Sports & Media、L Catterton、LVMH、CrossFit、Tough Mudder
Original北京觀察》北京祭出最嚴「無人機禁令」！大疆門市湧現拋售潮，低空經濟淪為政治禁區？
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Facts
- The once-popular Air 3S Fly More Combo, which was priced at 8788 yuan, now costs around 5300 yuan after subsidies
- Without subsidies, it is down to just 3800 yuan
- By the end of 2025, 3.287 million drones had been registered across China’s industry
- Up 51% from the previous year
- Drone flight time totaled 45.3029 million hours for the year
- Up 69.9% year on year
- The number of real-name-registered drones in China rose further to about 4.788 million
- An increase of more than 1.5 million in six months
- Over the same period, annual growth in drone flight hours was only about 8%
Companies mentioned：大疆、大疆科技、大疆創新、京東、美團
How did ancient civil servants take leave? “This dynasty” handed out 100 days of public holidays a year, making it the most enviable workplace! They could even legally take time off to bathe
Government employees in the Tang dynasty could take more than 100 days off a year, including leave for bathing. The advanced system for its time earned the dynasty a reputation as “the most comfortable workplace.”
Store water now! Major water outages in 9 counties and cities tomorrow, with some areas without water from morning to night for up to 20 hours; check your home’s outage area with one click
Scheduled water outages for infrastructure work will affect 9 counties and cities in Taiwan on September 15. Some areas will be without water for up to 20 hours, and residents have been urged to store water in advance.
Companies mentioned：台湾自来水公司
Ticket-buying hell for fans on 9/17! BIGBANG, Stray Kids, AAA and YOASOBI tickets go on sale over 3 consecutive hours; your complete ticket-buying guide
Ticket sales for BIGBANG, Stray Kids, AAA and YOASOBI are converging on September 17. Fans will need to navigate the different rules for each event, and strategy is especially important for fans who follow multiple acts.
Companies mentioned：寬宏、拓元、Ticket Plus遠大
三 major institutional investors sell a net NT$38.5 billion! Foreign investors pull out of Taiwan stocks for 3 straight days; net buying and selling rankings revealed: these stocks prove resilient
On September 14, 2026, Taiwan's 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net selling of NT$38.588 billion. Foreign investors sold Taiwanese stocks for 3 consecutive days, while investment trusts were net buyers for 4 consecutive days. 友達 was sold the most, while 臺企銀 was bought the most.
Companies mentioned：友達、臺企銀、聯電、台積電、台塑、元大證券、富邦、統一證券、國泰證券、群益證券
Which Taiwanese bubble tea shop serves the best drinks? Insiders agree it offers “consistent quality and the best value”: other tea shops can’t compare
Taiwanese bubble tea brand 50 Lan has long been a consumer favorite for its consistent quality and great value. Even without new products or collaborations, it remains a market leader, and even Korean stars love its drinks, demonstrating the strength of the brand.
Companies mentioned：清心、一沐日、coco、得正、老賴、迷客夏、大茗、八曜和茶、龜記茶王、天仁
Tainan’s Xinhua health center director caught selling 775 weight-loss injections; TFDA: referred for disciplinary action and fined NT$100,000
Tainan Xinhua health center director Wu Cheng-ta allegedly sold 775 weight-loss injections (GLP-1) without authorization and supplied them without prescriptions, violating the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act. He was fined NT$100,000 and referred for disciplinary action, highlighting gaps in grassroots health care management.
Ma Ying-jeou keeps popping up in public! Appears in Tamsui and sings military songs at NCCU; A-bian leaves a message of advice: Let the former president retain his dignity
Former President Ma Ying-jeou has frequently interacted with the public in places including Tamsui and NCCU, and his singing of military songs has sparked discussion. Chen Shui-bian urged people to respect his dignity and avoid stirring things up. The episode reflects public interest in the image of former leaders.
South Korean stocks extend trading hours starting today, with trading until 8 p.m.! Will Taiwan follow? Experts point to a key risk
The Korea Exchange will extend trading hours until 8 p.m. starting July 14 as part of its plan to build an Asian Nasdaq. Whether Taiwan’s stock market will follow is drawing attention, while experts point to liquidity as a key risk.
Companies mentioned：韓国証券取引所、Nextrade、風伝媒
Taipei mayoral election debate set to take place? Pressed for a “Yes or No,” Chiang Wan-an gives ground
Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 told the city council that he would participate in a cross-examination-style debate among the candidates, explicitly saying “Yes.” Opposition candidate 沈伯洋 had called for the debate, building momentum for a public discussion.
Good news for office workers! After this week, 3 straight weeks with only 4 workdays; 2026 brings 5 new national holidays. A look at the second-half leave and makeup-workday rules
Taiwan will add 5 new national holidays starting in 2026, resulting in 3 consecutive weeks with 4-day workweeks in September and October. Under the new system of “make-up holidays only, no make-up workdays,” workers will have significantly more time off.
Mystery surrounding Chiang Wan-an’s background? His grandmother Chang Ya-jo once promised someone, “I will follow you in this life and the next,” but an order from Chiang Kai-shek separated them, forcing her to go with Chiang Ching-kuo
黃清龍, chairman of the 信民協會, held a new book launch and revealed a relationship between 蔣万安's grandmother, 章亜若, and 郭礼伯. The revelation has raised questions about the twins' parentage.
Original一次看懂超級央行週！聯準會升息預期攀高 台灣央行「連九凍」面臨考驗
Original米国8月CPIが予想を上回り、FRBの利上げ観測が85%超に。台湾中央銀行の「9回連続金利据え置き」も見直し圧力。原油高と政治的圧力も影響。
Companies mentioned：Inflation Insights、Evercore ISI、中央銀行、聯準會、歐洲央行、日本銀行、英國央行
曾國城’s Tseng Ban Mian reportedly shuts down! Annual revenue once hit NT$200 million; he reveals his next plans
Originalタレントの曾國城が手掛ける「曾拌麵」の実店舗2店舗が閉店したが、ブランドは継続。今後の戦略的見直しを「滾動式調整」と説明し、新たな展開を示唆。
Companies mentioned：新光三越、食味鮮
Your health insurance card does more than get you medical care! 10 hidden benefits you should know about, or you could miss out on saving thousands of dollars a year
Taiwan's National Health Insurance card offers 10 lesser-known benefits, including free health checks, cancer screenings and subsidies for psychological counseling. Linking it to a smartphone app also enables use of a virtual card and family health management. The aim is to promote public health and early detection.
Remember to use the Sports Administration’s money! A full guide to when to redeem the NT$50 bonus voucher and participating 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and PX Mart locations; unused vouchers will be forfeited
The Sports Administration’s “Sweat and Rewards” campaign ended early due to strong participation, but those who have obtained an NT$50 bonus voucher can use it through the end of 2026. The public response has been enthusiastic, with people praising its success in encouraging exercise.
Companies mentioned：7-ELEVEN、全家便利商店、萊爾富、全聯福利中心、萬家福
AI cuts image interpretation time from 2 hours to 5 minutes; Mackay learns about proton therapy in Czechia, upgrading Taiwan-Czech smart health care cooperation
Mackay Memorial Hospital has deepened cooperation with Czech medical institutions, introducing AI to cut diagnostic time from 2–3 hours to 5 minutes. The partnership combines semiconductor and clinical technologies to advance smart health care, with strategic significance for Taiwan-Czech medical cooperation.
Companies mentioned：商研院
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Benefiting from price hikes and strong 8-inch epitaxial wafer demand, Jia Jing rises against the trend for 3 straight sessions
As AI server power architectures evolve, demand for high-voltage SiC components is growing. 嘉晶 is boosting production of 8-inch SiC epitaxial wafers, and its stock has risen for 3 consecutive days. The industry shift is creating growth opportunities.
Companies mentioned：輝達(NVDA-US)
〈國泰金 on the economy〉10-year U.S. Treasury yield approaches 5%; Hsu Chih-chiang: most concerned that an “inversion” could deal a severe blow to stocks
國泰金 and the 台大產學團隊 released their economic outlook for 2026 Q3. Professor Hsu Chih-chiang warned that an inversion in U.S. Treasury yields could trigger a sharp stock market decline. He expects Taiwan’s central bank to hold rates in September, with the likelihood of a rate hike in December rising in response to inflation and moves by the 聯準會.
Companies mentioned：國泰金、台大產學團隊、中央銀行、聯準會
共信 joins TSIR to publicly connect medical technologies for people and pets; animal cancer drug enters final stage before market launch
共信-KY's veterinary anticancer drug “思沛康注射液” has passed review by the Ministry of Agriculture and is nearing launch as a treatment for malignant melanoma in dogs. In a partnership with the Taiwan Society of Interventional Radiology, the company is applying human medical technology to pet care in a groundbreaking move for the industry.
Companies mentioned：台湾介入放射線学会(TSIR)
Hon Hai subsidiary Shenzhen Fii Yu Zhan Technology spends NT$4.98 billion to acquire factory-use rights assets
A subsidiary of 鴻海 acquired the rights to use a factory in Shenzhen from an affiliate for about 4.98 billion yen. The move aims to integrate resources and improve operational efficiency, with use planned to begin in 2026.
Companies mentioned：富士康科技集團、富輝鋼工業(深圳)、富泰捷科技發展(深圳)
Closing Asia’s US$1.5 trillion gap! Mega Financial Chairman Dong Ruei-bin: Taiwan is not short of capital; calls for “blended finance” to build a sustainable finance ecosystem
Mega Financial held an international forum on blended finance. Chairman Dong Ruei-bin said Taiwan has ample capital but lacks suitable transaction structures, and called for mechanisms to catalyze private investment in sustainable projects, which he said are vital to achieving net-zero targets.
Companies mentioned：中華經濟研究院、台灣影響力投資協會、亞洲社會投資網絡（AVPN）
GlobalWafers partially resumes operations at its Novara plant in Italy; first products begin shipping
GlobalWafers’ Novara plant in Italy has partially resumed operations and begun shipping products after nearly two months of repairs following a fire on July 20. The incident highlights the resilience of its global supply chain and its ability to respond quickly.
They moved production to avoid tariffs, but faced supply-chain gaps; some companies return to “Made in China”
Some companies that shifted production to Southeast Asia to avoid tariffs are returning to manufacturing in China because of supply chain vulnerabilities and infrastructure shortages. The trend highlights the difficulty of replicating China's manufacturing ecosystem and may signal a reassessment of global strategies.
Companies mentioned：Dawang Metals、Jin Chaofeng、Target、Shein、DST Pack
CMC Magnetics sells 775 lots of Win Semiconductors shares over nearly a week, realizing NT$4.66 million in gains
From September 7 to 14, CMC Magnetics sold 775 lots of Win Semiconductors shares, realizing a disposal gain of NT$4.6616 million as it sought to optimize its investment portfolio. The company continues to transform toward AI and smart applications and expand global markets through its Verbatim brand.
Companies mentioned：穩懋(3105-TW)
〈國泰金 on the economy〉AI investment remains solid! 國泰金 and National Taiwan University team raise this year’s GDP growth forecast to 11.6%, project 2027 growth at 5%
國泰金控 and the 台大產學團隊 raised their forecast for Taiwan’s 2026 GDP growth to 11.6% and, for the first time, projected growth of 5.1% in 2027. The main drivers are continued expansion in AI investment and infrastructure, signaling solid momentum in Taiwan’s economy and offering an important indicator for industry and investors.
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On September 14, Taiwanese stocks fell more than 322 points, dropping below the 46,000-point mark as foreign investors sold large amounts of semiconductor shares. 台積電 saw NT$26.6 billion in outflows, underscoring the market's risk-averse stance.
Companies mentioned：台積電、華邦電、聯電、中華電、玉山金、台塑、南亞科、友達、緯創、台泥、中鋼、第一金、國票金、合庫金、力積電、王道銀行、彰銀、永豐金、長榮、遠東銀、中信金、兆豐金、凱基金、群創、大成鋼、材料-KY、和碩、台虹、富邦金、瑞軒、遠東新、華新科、台化、力成、金像電、長榮航、立隆電、鈺邦
First since the pandemic! IC designers revive long-term contract trend; Alchip locks in 2 years of capacity with 日月光投控
信驊, Taiwan's highest-priced stock, signed a 2-year capacity procurement agreement with 日月光投控. IC designers are resuming long-term contracts with packaging and testing companies, raising concerns about capacity shortages amid growing demand for AI chips.
Companies mentioned：日月光投控、ASE Group
Debt tsunami looms! Global government debt-servicing costs top US$2 trillion for the first time; interest payments in the UK, France and U.S. exceed defense spending
Global government debt-servicing costs have topped US$2 trillion, with borrowing costs nearing a 30-year high and squeezing tax revenue, defense and social welfare budgets. More than 10 OECD member countries spend more on interest than on defense, with the UK, France and the U.S. in the most serious position.
Companies mentioned：OECD、IMF
格上租車 expands its car-sharing footprint into central Taiwan; Go Smart launches service at Taichung Airport
Go Smart, operated by 格上租車, has launched service at Taichung Airport, expanding car-sharing in central Taiwan. Travelers can pick up and return vehicles flexibly across 7 counties and cities, with no counter visit required and service available 24 hours a day, promoting wider adoption of smart mobility.
Canadians’ boycott of U.S. goods prompts supermarkets to reshape supply chains
A boycott of U.S. products by Canadian consumers is prompting supermarkets to reorganize their supply chains. Trade tensions are behind the move, which is accelerating a shift toward domestically produced goods.
Companies mentioned：Loblaw、Metro、Vince's Market、Mike Dean Local Grocer
Top Q4 growth stocks: 金居、台達電、光寶科、建榮、全友⊕
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- Closes down 322 points
- Original成交量縮至約6,331億元
- Taiwan’s August exports reach US$82.4 billion
- Up 41% year on year.
- Exports total US$574.34 billion in January–August
- Up 44.2% year over year.
- Fed to hold FOMC meeting on September 15–16 U.S. Eastern Time
- Oil prices break above $100
- By mid-2027, monthly 2-nanometer capacity may rise from about 90,000 wafers at the end of this year to 110,000 wafers
- 3-nanometer capacity will rise from more than 180,000 wafers to 210,000 wafers
- 3-nanometer capacity will rise from more than 180,000 wafers to 210,000
Companies mentioned：金居、台達電、光寶科、建榮、全友、台積電
Has the AI industry been “lying” for too long? Anthropic CEO on slowing AI development: AI risks are real, but there is no need to “shut everything down”
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned of risks from the rapid advance of AI, including the development of biological weapons, and called for slowing the pace of development and strengthening safety measures. He urged governments and society as a whole to get involved.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic
Transcend targets high-performance computing with 64GB industrial DDR5
Taiwan's 創見 has introduced 64GB industrial DDR5 memory. Designed for edge AI and industrial automation, it offers high capacity and reliability, strengthening the company's position in the industrial computing market.
Retailer: iPhone 18 Pro reservations up 4% from previous generation; official website delivery dates now extend to the Double Ten holiday
According to data from 傑昇通信, preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro series are up 4% year on year. Demand remains strong despite higher prices, and delivery times have stretched into mid-October.
Companies mentioned：蘋果、傑昇通信
First at Regent Taipei! 35 Indonesian technical workers arrive in Taiwan, ready to fill housekeeping and reception roles
Original台北晶華酒店迎來首批35名印尼技術人力，為「跨國技術人力精進方案」首例，象徵台灣旅宿業海外人才引進機制正式啟動，有助解決缺工並提升服務品質。
Companies mentioned：台北晶華酒店
Orient Pharma completes first-ever patient dosing of new schizophrenia drug, vying for long-acting injection market worth over ten billion dollars
AX251, a new drug for schizophrenia developed by 瑩碩 (6677-TW), has been administered to its first patient worldwide, marking the start of a Phase 1 clinical trial. The company is entering a market worth tens of billions of dollars with its proprietary nano-needle technology.
NOR Flash prices to diverge in second half, with high-capacity products set to rise as much as 110%
Prices for high-capacity products in the NOR Flash market are expected to rise by as much as 110% in the second half of 2026. Increased demand for AI servers and automotive applications, along with supply constraints, is driving the increase; production boosts by Taiwanese and Chinese manufacturers are unlikely to have an immediate effect.
Companies mentioned：華邦電、兆易創新、旺宏
iPhone 18 Pro not selling? Wait times shorten in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Japan, but lengthen in China and Hong Kong
Wait times for iPhone 18 Pro preorders have shortened in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Japan, signaling possible weakness in demand. They have lengthened in mainland China and Hong Kong, though speculative demand may be a factor. There are also concerns about Duo's hardware.
Companies mentioned：Jefferies、Apple、Samsung
Goldman Sachs: AI capital spending accounts for half of S&P 500 profit growth, raising concentration risks
A Goldman Sachs strategist said AI investment is driving about half of the profit growth in the S&P 500. However, the market's reliance on a small number of major cloud providers is increasing concentration risks.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、博通、マイクロソフト
Cathay Financial earns nearly a hundred billion in first 8 months; impact on retained earnings tops NT$200 billion, setting a new record
Cathay Financial Holding’s cumulative after-tax net profit for the first 8 months of 2026 reached NT$98.64 billion. Its impact on retained earnings exceeded NT$207.4 billion, a record high, as strong performance by major subsidiaries underscored the company’s sound financial position and successful capital market strategy.
Ennoconn CEO: 2026 is the first year of physical AI, with rapid growth expected to continue for the next 4-10 years
Ennoconn Technology General Manager Tsai Neng-chi predicts that 2026 will be the first year of physical AI, with rapid growth ahead over the next 4 to 10 years. The development is underpinned by the integration of IT, OT and AI and the maturity of edge computing, with the market expected to expand from US$6 billion to US$120 billion.
Compal and Exascale Labs sign letter of intent to build an 800 VDC validation platform for AI data centers
Compal and Exascale Labs will work together in the United States to establish a validation platform for AI data centers based on an 800VDC architecture. The platform will integrate power, servers and cooling systems to advance the practical deployment of high-density AI computing, with the move serving as a benchmark for industry technology standards.
Companies mentioned：Exascale Labs
Rate hikes, war and an AI crisis all hit at once! Is Taiwan’s stock market really about to crash?
Taiwan’s stock market has shown resilience amid multiple headwinds. Analysts say investments should be divided between core holdings and short-term trades. Jentech (8358) rose against the trend as investors focused on its growth prospects, reflecting continued optimism about AI and cooling demand.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、瑞昱、緯創、奇鋐、智邦、漢測
Viking Tech reports August net profit up 96% year over year, EPS of NT$0.47
Taiwanese resistor maker 光頡 reported August net profit of NT$55 million, up 96% year on year. A recovery in demand from the AI and automotive markets boosted results, and its stock is also performing strongly.
Hong Kong stocks after the close: Hang Seng Index up 0.45%; innovative drug and auto stocks lead gains, while memory and AI concept stocks retreat
In the Hong Kong stock market on the 14th, the Hang Seng Index rose 0.45%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell. Pharmaceutical and auto stocks rose on policy support and recovering earnings, while AI-related stocks fell on profit-taking, reflecting a divergence in market fund allocation.
Companies mentioned：凱萊英、諾誠健華、泰格醫藥、翰森製藥、藥明生物、北京汽車、小米集團、廣汽集團、海光芯正、智譜、江波龍、MINIMAX-W、華泰證券、中信建投
Taiwan stocks post their third-lowest trading volume! Countdown to NT$500 billion in funds being unfrozen; TSMC looks for buying opportunities as “this sector” gears up for catch-up gains!
Taiwan’s stock market was affected today by negative international AI news, with trading volume recording the third-lowest level of the year and investors largely sitting on the sidelines. Analysts say technology stocks such as 台积电 face valuation pressures amid high interest rates, but could see catch-up gains in the short term if selling pressure eases.
Companies mentioned：台积电、汉測、帆宣、华城
Rifts within the U.K. widen! Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland join forces to seek referendum rights; Trump backs Irish unification
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have joined forces to demand voting rights in referendums. Trump’s remarks supporting Irish reunification have stirred controversy, bringing the UK’s devolution issue to international attention. Constitutional changes ahead are drawing scrutiny.
Nanya’s three major electronic materials gain share; improved product mix supports operations as analysts issue buy calls
Electronic materials accounted for 59.8% of Nanya’s revenue. Analysts raised their investment rating to “Buy” on an improved product mix and progress in high-end product development, reflecting the success of its transformation strategy and a positive outlook for operations.
Companies mentioned：日東紡、南亞科
China stocks after the close: all three major indexes fall after a sharp afternoon decline
China’s 3 major A-share indexes plunged in the afternoon on the 14th, closing broadly lower. Trading volume also declined, while external risks and a lack of fund inflows heightened market uncertainty.
Companies mentioned：国泰海通、中金公司
U.S. stock rally stalls; Goldman Sachs identifies three headwinds and four major investment opportunities
Goldman Sachs partner Mark Wilson said U.S. stocks face three headwinds: historical weakness during midterm election years, fully invested quantitative funds, and interconnected pressure on energy, bonds and stocks. He also identified four investment opportunities: AI infrastructure, commodities, German stocks and large banks.
Companies mentioned：甲骨文(ORCL-US)、微軟(MSFT-US)、輝達(NVDA-US)
稜研’s millimeter-wave technology wins market recognition; bookbuilding completed ahead of 9/22 listing on the Innovation Board
Taiwan millimeter-wave technology company 稜研科技 successfully completed a public offering ahead of its Sept. 22 listing on the Innovation Board, setting the subscription price at 60 yuan. Its technological capabilities and growth strategy received high marks from the market.
Companies mentioned：Comtech
Trump: Diesel shortage stems from Russia-Ukraine situation; says he has asked Ukraine to stop attacking Russian refineries
Former President Trump called on Ukraine to stop attacking Russian diesel facilities. The request comes amid a global fuel shortage and soaring prices, making it significant politically and economically.