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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 197 items from 4 sources; Japan, 157 items from 1 source.
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A hepatitis C cluster has emerged at 板橋安泰松鶴診所. 疾管署 has reported 7 additional confirmed cases, bringing the total number of people listed for follow-up to 1,118, and is urging the public to get in touch promptly. The incident highlights infection-control risks at medical facilities.
Companies mentioned：板橋安泰松鶴診所、疾管署、新北市衛生局
The Taichung City Government’s Social Affairs Bureau has launched the nation’s first “Meicun Lele Ranch,” combining puzzle games with volunteer-service education and encouraging residents to take part in teams. The initiative offers an innovative way to promote volunteer culture and has local social-education value.
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced that Teachers’ Day appreciation vouchers will double to NT$2,000, thanking education workers for their contributions over eight years. She also presented six major achievements in education policy, underscoring the city’s commitment to education.
A father surnamed Chen gave his son 10 lots of 台積電 shares before his death and died within 2 years. The tax bureau included the shares in his estate based on their value on the date of death, sparking a tax dispute. Experts advise careful planning for lifetime gifts.
Companies mentioned：台積電
Funds from Taiwan’s three major institutional investors shifted significantly, with foreign investors selling heavily in electronics stocks and concentrating their buying in financial and telecommunications shares. PSMC saw foreign investors sell 72,000 lots, while 中信金 recorded net foreign buying of 13,800 lots.
Companies mentioned：力積電、友達、中信金、中華電、仁寶、南亞、聯電、群益台灣精選高息、主動中信台灣收益
A major water outage will affect 8 counties and cities in Taiwan on Sept. 16, 2026. Infrastructure work is the main cause, with a water stoppage of up to 22 hours planned in New Taipei City’s Xizhi District in particular. Detailed outage times and affected areas have been released, and residents are being urged to store water in advance.
A 53-year-old man in Japan had been sending his mother 100,000 yen every month for 5 years because he was worried that her pension was insufficient. When he made an unannounced visit, he discovered she had barely spent any of it. She had been saving the money for future expenses, so he decided to stop the payments.
The small hole in a takeaway coffee lid is designed to let air in and regulate pressure, making it safer to drink. Many people do not know what it is for.
Companies mentioned：DST-Pack
Taiwan Labor Minister Hung Sun-han is scheduled to visit Nanjing, China, to attend an APEC meeting. As China seeks to obtain Taiwan Compatriot Permits on Taiwan’s behalf, Taiwan has emphasized the principle of “equality and dignity” and confirmed its participation under the existing APEC framework.
MaiCoin Pay has launched cryptocurrency payments at 萊爾富 stores across Taiwan. The first service to support convenience stores also integrates membership and electronic invoices, marking a major step toward everyday use.
Companies mentioned：萊爾富（Hi-Life）
In 2026, Land Bank’s badminton team won consecutive titles at Super 100 tournaments in Indonesia and Vietnam, demonstrating its international competitiveness while continuing to promote the sustainable development of sports and culture.
In South Korea, the total stock holdings of underage investors rose 57.2% by 2025 to 7.31 trillion won. The number of investors with especially large holdings surged, prompting government concerns about the risk of evading gift taxes.
Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士、現代自動車、韓国証券預託院、国民力量
The Taiwan Forward Alliance released the criminal records of candidates for council seats in 2026, finding that 125 have criminal records. It called for legal amendments requiring the information to be disclosed in election bulletins to improve political transparency.
Companies mentioned：時代力量、小民參政歐巴桑聯盟、台灣基進、台灣綠黨
Chatime has introduced 7 new characters for Chā Tài Doll 2.0 and an upgraded Futi Mu series. It is also partnering with spokesperson Lee Duo-hui and interactive game POP ISLAND for a promotion aimed at enhancing the brand experience and encouraging purchases.
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Companies mentioned：威爾斯黨、Plaid Cymru、新芬黨、Sinn Féin、蘇格蘭民族黨、SNP、英國執政工黨、Labour、在野英國改革黨、Reform UK、民主統一黨、DUP、BBC威爾斯、BBC Wales、歐盟、European Union、威爾斯保守黨、Welsh Conservative
Taiwanese pharmaceutical company テゴウ (6467-TW) is set to transition to a listed company in late October, focusing on 505(b)(2) new dosage-form drugs and complex generics. Its product lineup, including the BEQIA antithrombotic orally dissolving film, and its TDS platform technology are aimed at securing approvals in Europe and the United States and diversifying revenue.
Companies mentioned：Hyloris
With the US Senate set to hold a procedural vote on the “CLARITY Act,” the probability of its passage on prediction markets has fallen to 18%. Disputes continue over the division of authority between the CFTC and SEC, states’ rights and banks’ interests.
Companies mentioned：ABA、Bank Policy Institute
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Companies mentioned：聯準會、Fed、高盛、摩根大通、匯豐、德意志銀行、BlackRock、BCA、DoubleLine、Wellington Management
As tensions between the United States and Iran push oil prices higher, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has said oil and gas reserves are sufficient and that household gas prices will be frozen through the end of the year. The aim is to ease the public’s burden and stabilize prices.
According to Counterpoint Research, shipments of panels for foldable smartphones declined year on year in the first half of 2026, while demand for inward-folding models surged. The market is expected to recover in the second half with Apple’s entry.
Companies mentioned：Counterpoint Research、Samsung Display、BOE、Samsung、Huawei、Apple
BizLink-KY Chairman Liang Hua-che said AI demand has now taken off in earnest, GPU and ASIC orders remain steady, and CPO products have entered low-volume shipments. Acquisitions will expand capacity, and the company hopes to make this year’s high point next year’s starting point.
Companies mentioned：輝達、NVIDIA
An internal staff committee has made an unusual public request for clarity on the timing of European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s departure, heightening unease in markets and within the organization. Her future has major implications for policy continuity and reform.
Companies mentioned：世界経済フォーラム（WEF）、国際通貨基金（IMF）
At its earnings briefing, Kinpo (2312-TW) said its quantum computer control system is nearing validation and that it is restarting its low-Earth-orbit satellite business. The move signals the company’s strategic expansion into high-tech B2B markets and is significant for Taiwan’s technology industry.
Companies mentioned：SEEQC、工研院、台大、康舒(6282-TW)、IBM、Google、台亞衛星
As household structures diversify in Taiwan, the article explains the financial planning priorities for 4 types of households. It says that beyond building assets, securing protection, liquidity and succession is important.
Zhaojie Technology has passed the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s review for an innovation board listing and could list as early as year-end. The company focuses on developing high-end specialty electronic gases, strengthening Taiwan’s self-sufficiency in key materials, with potential for international expansion.
Companies mentioned：富邦證券
Taiwanese filter maker 鈺祥 has forecast sequential improvement in its second-half performance on demand from the expansion of advanced semiconductor fabs. It aims for medium- to long-term growth by expanding its regenerative and liquid filters.
Companies mentioned：晶圓代工龍頭客戶、記憶體大廠
Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$227.2 billion in Taiwan stocks over four consecutive days, focusing on trimming holdings in second-tier foundries and ETFs. Trading remained sluggish, and the market fell back after briefly reclaiming 46,000.
Companies mentioned：力積電、聯電、友達、彰銀、中鋼、頎邦、穩懋
TSMC and 3 other heavyweight stocks will go ex-dividend on Sept. 16, expected to knock 56.59 points off the benchmark index, with TSMC alone accounting for 55.64 points. Its 7-yuan payout is a record high for a quarterly dividend, reflecting solid finances and a commitment to shareholder returns.
Companies mentioned：材料*-KY、利奇
The 2026 Taipei International Plastics and Rubber Industry Show opened at the Nangang Exhibition Center. TAITRA Chairman Huang Chih-fang said AI technology would help upgrade traditional industries. More than 4,000 buyers have pre-registered, and the show focuses on smart manufacturing and sustainability.
Companies mentioned：台中精機
Driven by a massive capital increase for 台積電 subsidiaries in the United States and the BVI, Taiwan’s overseas investment rose 98% year on year. Meanwhile, investment from China into Taiwan fell by more than 91%, highlighting changes in the investment landscape driven by geopolitical factors.
Companies mentioned：台積電、美光、オーステッド、玉山エネルギー、南亜科技、光宝科技
Original富邦金控2026年前8月税後純益1202.6億元，創歷史新高，主要受投資收益與子公司成長推動，對保留盈餘影響達2336.8億元。
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Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、輝達、超微、博通、美光、聯一光、巨有科技、友達、康寧、群創、中鼎、台達電
With Japan’s population aged 100 and over surpassing 100,000, the advance of an aging society and challenges in caregiving and public finances have come into focus. The government is pursuing measures such as expanding the acceptance of foreign workers, but ballooning social security costs remain a serious problem.
Taiwan’s stock market is undergoing a short-term correction, but medium-term fundamentals remain solid on increased AI-related exports. The US FOMC meeting will be key.
In a rare development this century, foreign investors have invested more in US equities than in US Treasuries. Corporate financial health and AI investment are behind the trend.
Companies mentioned：Deutsche Bank、Man Group、State Street、Robeco
SK hynix is separating memory cells from peripheral circuits in next-generation 3D DRAM, potentially making use of 台積電’s logic manufacturing process. The move is drawing attention amid competition for high-bandwidth memory in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：台積電、三星電子
TSMC Executive Vice President Y.J. Mii publicly outlined the 3 talent qualities companies value most: willingness to take responsibility, courage to make decisions and fairness. He also stressed the importance of problem-solving and communication skills, drawing attention from students and international talent.
Hong Kong stocks fell on the 15th as calls to slow AI development and expectations of higher US interest rates weighed on major indexes. Trading volume hit a 4-month low, underscoring investors’ caution.
Companies mentioned：MINIMAX、藍思科技、聯想、小米、快手、瀾起科技、兆易創新、網易、騰訊、阿里巴巴、寧德時代、潼關黃金、紫金礦業、賽力斯、瑞穗銀行
MaiCoin has partnered with Taiwan convenience store chain 莱尔富 to launch cryptocurrency payments at all locations, advancing their practical use in everyday life.
Companies mentioned：莱尔富
Original台積電執行副總米玉傑將AI比喻為「3歲的超人」，強調其強大潛力與風險並存。在敏感研發領域，台積電採取保守態度，凸顯半導體巨頭對AI安全的審慎立場。
Companies mentioned：台積電、Anthropic、OpenAI
SinoPac Securities said investors aged 50 and above are the main buyers when Taiwan stocks pull back, actively positioning themselves in large-cap stocks and ETFs. Their investment funds are larger than those of younger investors. The firm expects the second half to feature a limited index range and sector rotation.
Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、0050
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs has launched a public call for contributions to a “Taiwan Sovereign AI Training Corpus.” Minister 林宜敬 led by donating his own writings, calling on publishers and writers to help build a foundation for trustworthy AI. The initiative aims to strengthen AI’s understanding of Taiwan’s languages and culture and carries key strategic significance.
Companies mentioned：秀威资讯、印刻文学、Readmoo读墨、食力、巨思文化
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Companies mentioned：《紐約客》、《富比士》、Buc-ee's、Bass Pro Shops、Price Club、芝加哥熊隊、Ditka's Dogs、美國全國房地產經紀人協會（NAR）、大銀行、大石油、大科技
HTC’s VIVE Arts has partnered with the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and others to launch an immersive VR experience about the creation of the Statue of Liberty. The experience will be on display in Paris starting in September 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and the 140th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.
Companies mentioned：GEDEON Experiences、BackLight
Taiwan’s National Development Council has adopted the international-standard G-cubed economic model and will build a Taiwan-specific system to assess short-term geopolitical shocks in 2027. The system will help make policy responses faster and more precise.
While AI industry leaders call for a slowdown in development, investor Michael Burry has questioned their commercial motives. The clash between safety concerns and profit is coming into focus.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、Google DeepMind、Microsoft、SEC
China’s 3 major A-share indexes closed lower on the 15th amid weak August consumption and investment data. Industrial output exceeded expectations, but a lack of momentum in the economic recovery is increasing pressure for policy support.
Companies mentioned：国家统计局、彭博
National Development Council Chairman Yeh Chun-hsien is optimistic that Taiwan’s GDP growth could reach 12% this year. He said moderate inflation is a sign of a healthy economy and emphasized strong demand for AI hardware.
Companies mentioned：台積電
MediaTek has unveiled its first 2-nanometer flagship chip, the Dimensity 9600 Pro, to take on 蘋果’s A20 Pro. The chip boosts AI capabilities and power efficiency, with phones featuring it set to launch as early as October, marking the smartphone chip industry’s entry into the 2-nanometer era.
Companies mentioned：台積電、蘋果
With the Wanda Line metro service set to begin soon, housing markets along the route are diverging. New developments are concentrated in the Zhonghe section, keeping prices stable, while a shortage of new homes in Wanhua has prompted projects with smaller floor plans to fill the gap. The market is entering a phase of competition based on product strength.
Companies mentioned：信義房屋、信義代銷、三輝建設、冠德建設、忠泰建設
Kinpo held an earnings call, announcing steady expansion of its global production capacity and a continued focus on high-margin products. Revenue and earnings were strong in the second quarter, with momentum recovering across several product lines.
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Companies mentioned：工業技術研究院、愛迪生獎
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Companies mentioned：國立陽明交通大學、日本綜合研究大學院大學
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Companies mentioned：國家科學及技術委員會、中央研究院、教育部、衛生福利部、運動部