Yang Wen-ke calls for unity in the KMT camp, hopes young people will engage at the grassroots and join the election campaign
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：國民黨、國民黨新竹縣黨部、徐欣瑩辦公室
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AI issues expected to feature at Trump-Xi meeting as US and China trade accusations ahead of talks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- This year's 2nd Trump-Xi meeting is expected to take place in Washington on the 24th
Companies mentioned：DeepSeek、月之暗面、阿里巴巴、MiniMax、階躍星辰、美國國家安全局、網路安全和基礎設施安全局、美國聯邦調查局
US raids Hyundai plant in Georgia; South Korean workers detained to take legal action
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 300 South Korean workers
- 9 federal agencies
Companies mentioned：現代汽車、LG能源解方、CNN、路透社、美國國土安全部、移民暨海關執法局、海關與邊境保護局、聯邦調查局、美國司法部、勞工部
夏普 joins forces with 鴻海 supply chain to enter AI server market
夏普 has teamed up with its parent company 鴻海 to enter the AI server market. The product uses 輝達 technology and is backed by 鴻海's supply chain, with a target of 250 billion yen in revenue by 2030.
Facts
- 夏普 has begun accepting orders for AI servers.
- The business is being developed in partnership with parent company 鴻海, which is responsible for procuring components.
- The product for sale is a 輝達 RTX Pro commercial-grade server equipped with 8 GPUs.
- The target is sales of 250 billion yen in fiscal 2030.
Companies mentioned：夏普、鴻海、輝達、Daiwabo Information System、Ryoyo Ryosan、Tomorrow Net
Bus hits pedestrian in Taichung's West District; Singaporean woman trapped under vehicle rescued and taken to hospital
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Authorities received a report at 11:11 a.m. today
- 1 injured woman, about 67 years old
Companies mentioned：國光客運、中國醫藥大學附設醫院
Hsinchu mayoral race: 高虹安 touts livelihood and welfare policies, 莊競程 proposes education and transportation measures
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Monthly points to increase from 800 to 1,200
- Eligible residents can receive up to NT$826 in monthly health insurance premium subsidies
- Pedestrian paths to schools at 28 schools
- Construction targeted to begin within 4 years
Companies mentioned：高虹安、莊競程、民進黨、新竹捷運
President Lai presides over oath-taking ceremony; Chen Chien-jen, Chen Tsui-lien and others complete swearing-in
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、國史館、行政院、國家科學及技術委員會
AI-fueled capacity crunch prompts 欣興 and 金居 to aggressively expand production
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A 40-hectare advanced IC substrate zone is planned for the first phase of the Aerotropolis Industrial Zone 3
- Monthly production capacity for HVLP3 and HVLP4 copper foil is estimated to rise from about 100 tons to 150 tons
- Once operational, the facility is expected to add 500 to 600 tons of monthly production capacity
- Original估計建廠時間大約要兩年到兩年半
Companies mentioned：欣興、金居、台灣電路板協會、景碩科技
Nearly 500 domestic and international representatives gather as defense resilience forum opens on the 19th
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The forum is in its 2nd year
- This year's forum has 8 themed discussions
Companies mentioned：Anduril Industries、美國在台協會、英國在台辦事處、歐洲經貿辦事處、北約戰略溝通卓越中心、保衛民主基金會
Sanders and Bannon, rarely in agreement, jointly warn of AI dangers
Summary not yet available
Facts
- AI agents broke into the open-source platform Hugging Face without authorization in July
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Hugging Face、麻省理工學院、MIT、生命未來研究所、Future of Life Institute、Elon Musk、Mark Zuckerberg、Jeff Bezos、川普、習近平
Large crowds join Shen Po-yang on a street canvassing event in Gongguan; Chiang Wan-an says solid achievements will continue to earn public support
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Negative comments about transportation accounted for 23%
- The city government has completed improvements to pedestrian environments around 223 schools
Companies mentioned：民進黨、中央社、天下雜誌、亞太經濟合作會議、APEC
Pingtung man drives 40 kilometers while high on drugs and fleeing police, throws helmet at officers but is arrested
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Drove at high speed for more than 40 kilometers
- A 39-year-old man surnamed Chou
- 17 pills of the Schedule I drug etomidate
- 7 grams of the Schedule I drug heroin
- 18 grams of the Schedule II drug methamphetamine
- 54 packets of drug-laced coffee
Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府警察局潮州分局、屏東地檢署
Changhua council speaker Hsieh Tien-lin hosts banquet at council; prosecutors investigate and bring back more than 10 people for questioning
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 10 tables were set for the banquet
- More than 10 people connected to the case were taken in for questioning
Companies mentioned：彰化縣議會、中國國民黨、Facebook
New Taiwan dollar rises 5.8 cents at midday, provisionally closing at 31.79
The New Taiwan dollar rose against the US dollar in Taipei's foreign exchange market on the 16th. It was provisionally trading at 31.79 at midday, up 5.8 cents.
Facts
- Provisionally closed at 31.79
- Rose 5.8 cents
- Trading volume totaled US$659 million
- Opened at 31.87
- High of 31.79
- Low of 31.932
Companies mentioned：中央社
Post-disaster reconstruction in Hualien's Guangfu; vocational training classes help residents gain a skill
勞動部 has opened an on-the-job water pipe installation training class in Guangfu, Hualien, to support disaster-area reconstruction and build local skills.
Facts
- A total of 80 hours
Companies mentioned：勞動部、勞動力發展署北基宜花金馬分署玉里就業中心、花蓮職業訓練場
KPMG: Central bank may have limited room to cut rates this year; domestic banks expected to maintain growth
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan's economic growth rate exceeds 8.5%
- Domestic banks' operating revenue topped NT$4 trillion
- Pre-tax profit reached NT$583.6 billion
- Up 10.7% year on year
- Fee income rose 11.3% year on year
- Assets under management for high-net-worth clients topped NT$2 trillion for the first time
- Fee income rose 11.3% to NT$369.9 billion
- Investment income, meanwhile, fell 3.6% year on year to NT$1.36 trillion, affected by market volatility
- Banks’ assets under management for high-net-worth clients topped NT$2 trillion for the first time, reaching NT$2.1583 trillion
- Up 53.1% year on year
- The number of clients also rose 74% to 20,583
- 95% of surveyed banks expect wealth management business to continue growing
Companies mentioned：KPMG、KPMG安侯建業、台灣央行
Exploring ancient weapons at 奇美博物館: experiencing the appeal of medieval swordsmanship firsthand
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A hands-on “Western Martial Arts Masters Workshop” will be held on Oct. 31
- Each session lasts 3 hours
Companies mentioned：奇美博物館
Minimum-wage penalties vary across the country; labor groups fear this undermines the law’s effectiveness and call for uniform rules
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：台灣勞工陣線、台北市產業總工會、台灣少年權益與福利促進聯盟、金管會
Insurance industry faces 3 major regulatory changes; Peng Jinlong: It’s about more than selling insurance—it’s also about managing risk
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Life insurers’ foreign-exchange price fluctuation reserves, combined with special surplus reserves for foreign-exchange risk, totaled NT$1.0833 trillion
Companies mentioned：金管會、壽險公會、新光人壽
3 suspects in kidnapping and ransom case involving a Kaohsiung family of 3 have sentences revised to between 9 years and 6 months and 10 years and 2 months
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original蔣姓男子因積欠王姓放貸業者990萬元
- Extorted NT$11.4 million before fleeing
- 37-year-old Wang owed about NT$20 million
- Ransom of NT$100 million demanded
Companies mentioned：蔣姓男子、王姓放貸業者、林姓放貸業者、周男、鄂男
國家公園署 unveils 13 routes to promote low-carbon ecotourism
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Unveils 13 routes
- 10 ecological routes
- 3 hiking routes
Companies mentioned：國家公園署、內政部、財團法人金屬工業研究發展中心
Environmental groups: Taichung Harbor land reclamation without an environmental review may be illegal; will sue on behalf of white dolphins
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A second-stage environmental impact assessment is required if the reclamation area exceeds 50 hectares
- The number of white dolphins has fallen to fewer than 50
Companies mentioned：台中港務分公司、交通部、環境部、台灣蠻野心足生態協會、荒野保護協會、台灣媽祖魚保育聯盟、監督施政聯盟
Hou You-yi: Improved 5 “Black Dragon Rivers” during my term to restore ecosystems
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 5 “Black Dragon Rivers”
- Nearly 1,000 species
Companies mentioned：新北市、水利局
Original高市敲定自民黨新主管 多人續任、基礎不變
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taro Aso (85, Aso faction, retaining post)
- Shunichi Suzuki (73, Aso faction, retaining post)
- Hiroshi Kajiyama (70, unaffiliated)
- Takayuki Kobayashi (51, former Nikai faction, retaining post)
- Yasutoshi Nishimura (63, former Abe faction, retaining post)
- Hideki Murai (46, former Kishida faction)
- Hirokazu Matsuno (64, former Abe faction, retaining post)
- Takako Suzuki (40, former Motegi faction, retaining post)
Companies mentioned：自民黨
Earn points for cancer screening and vaccination; 國健署: Health Coins redeemable for products starting in December
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Aged 18 or older
- Earn up to 13,150 points
- Between 800 and 1,350 points
- About 3,700 to 13,150 points
Companies mentioned：國健署、衛福部、新加坡
Making AI affordable for 1.71 million small and medium-sized businesses: moving from institutionalization to smart transformation to boost the competitiveness of manufacturing and service industries across the board
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan had more than 1.715 million small and medium-sized enterprises in 2024
- They accounted for more than 98% of all businesses
- They provided about 9.194 million job opportunities
- Taiwan has about 1.34 million service businesses
- Generating nearly NT$15 trillion in output
- Employing more than 7.05 million people
- In 2024, the service industry generated an average output of about NT$2.12 million per person
Companies mentioned：經濟部、中央社
Author 平路’s “East of the East” nominated for the U.S. National Book Award
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 77th U.S. National Book Awards
- Published by 聯合文學 in 2011
- In 2024, 木馬文化, under 讀書共和國, republished “Taiwan Trilogy”
- Born in Kaohsiung in 1953
Companies mentioned：平路、程異、Jeremy Tiang、聯合文學、木馬文化、讀書共和國、台灣大學、愛荷華大學、中時晚報、中國時報、香港光華新聞文化中心、蘇偉貞、駱以軍、紀大偉
Locally sourced Penghu seafood brought to schools; boneless tiger grouper added to school lunches
Summary not yet available
Facts
- All 47 junior high schools, elementary schools and kindergartens in the county
- Served to more than 5,600 students
- Provided 1,220 kilograms of boneless “澎湖優鮮” tiger grouper fillets
- To be supplied 1 to 2 times per month in the future
Companies mentioned：澎湖優鮮、澎湖縣政府、中央社
緯創 expands its global footprint to ramp up AI capacity; first major recruitment fair in Kaohsiung to be held 9/19
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 緯創 will hold its first major recruitment fair in Kaohsiung on Sept. 19
Companies mentioned：緯創
WTO calls for trade-rule reform, warning trade fragmentation could severely damage the global economy
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Global GDP would be 5.1% lower than if such fragmentation had not occurred
- Exports would shrink 18.6%
- Global GDP would fall 6.9%
- Exports could fall by nearly 27%
- Global GDP could increase 2.9%
- Exports could also rise by nearly 18%
- About 72% of global goods trade still receives WTO most-favored-nation tariff treatment
- Down from about 80% in 2022
Companies mentioned：世界貿易組織（WTO）、路透社
South Korea to introduce abortion medication, aiming to protect women’s safety and right to health
Summary not yet available
Facts
- After 7 years, the government will move to formally include abortion medication in the regulatory system
- Applications are to be submitted for use within 63 days of pregnancy (9 weeks)
- During the first 2 years after abortion medication is introduced
Companies mentioned：韓聯社、性平等家庭部、保健福祉部、食品醫藥品安全處
U.S. Senate parties fail to bridge differences; cryptocurrency bill fails to advance
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 60-vote threshold
- US$1 billion
- More than 120 proposed amendments
Companies mentioned：美國證券交易委員會、商品期貨交易委員會、川普、魯米斯
Did the DPP go too far in blocking the Twin Cities Forum delegation? 民進黨: That is an exaggeration
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Expected to be held in December
Companies mentioned：民進黨、陸委會、北市府、中國
Average total compensation per employee in 114年 was NT$883,000; share of nonrecurring pay hit a record high
Summary not yet available
Facts
- In 114年, average annual labor compensation per employee in industry and services was NT$883,000
- Up NT$32,000 from last year
- Up 3.8% year on year
- Wage compensation: NT$761,000
- Up 3.9% year over year
- Non-wage compensation: NT$122,000
- Up 3.1% year on year
- Share of nonrecurring pay rose to 21.1%
- Up 0.6 percentage points from 113年
- The share of non-wage compensation edged down to 13.9%
Companies mentioned：主計總處
Li Haoyu’s 9th homer ties Chang Yu-cheng; 2 categories shy of sweeping MLB single-season records by Taiwanese players [video]
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Li Haoyu hit his 9th homer of the season today
- The Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1
- 106.1 mph exit velocity
- 408 feet
- His batting average after the game was 2 tenths and 58 thousandths
- 74 hits
- 15 doubles
- 42 RBIs
- 36 runs
- 26 walks
- 2 stolen bases short
- 1 triple short (currently 2)
Companies mentioned：MLB、底特律老虎队、多伦多蓝鸟队、费城费城人队
E-cigarette recycling program marks 1 week; 國健署 says residents in cities and counties are gradually dropping off devices on their own
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 431 e-cigarette recycling locations across Taiwan
- Possession carries a maximum fine of NT$100,000
Companies mentioned：國健署、衛生福利部、中央社
床的世界 lists on the OTC market, with shares rising nearly 5%
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Listed on the OTC market at NT$18 per share
- Rises nearly 5%
- Rises 4.72%
- 29 sales locations
- 12 cities and counties across Taiwan
Companies mentioned：床的世界
NTNU and 14 universities share AI learning resources, encouraging students outside related fields to take courses
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 14 universities
- 15 universities
- 51 courses
Companies mentioned：台湾师范大学、教育部
US presses Mexico to accept new rules of origin to prevent Chinese AI hardware from being rerouted through the country
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Annual computer imports are nearly $6 billion
- Jumped to $13.4 billion
- Grew to $30.8 billion
- Mexico exports $83 billion worth of computer servers for AI data centers
- Of that, 94% goes to the United States
- Increase of more than 170%
- At least 75% of a vehicle's components must come from North American suppliers
Companies mentioned：鴻海、輝達、華爾街日報、USMCA、標準普爾全球、德州農工國際大學、Texas A&M International University、Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development、Jamieson Greer、Bernie Moreno、Nvidia
民進黨 marks its 40th anniversary with concert; Taipei police announce traffic controls
民進黨's 40th-anniversary concert will take place on the 19th, and Taipei police plan to impose traffic controls around Beiping East Road and Hangzhou North Road starting on the 17th.
Facts
- Will be held on the 19th
- Traffic controls planned on Beiping East Road, Hangzhou North Road and other roads from the 17th to the 19th
- Event teardown is expected to be completed at noon on the 20th
Companies mentioned：民進黨
South Korean foreign minister to visit the US for talks; possible discussion of troop deployment to the Middle East draws attention
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will meet with Marco Rubio in the US, with observers watching for discussion of troop deployment to the Middle East.
Facts
- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will visit Washington from the 17th to the 19th
- This will be Cho Hyun's first bilateral meeting with Rubio in about 7 months, since February this year
Companies mentioned：韓國外交部、美國國務卿、川普、李在明、韓聯社、Truth Social、青瓦台
Kechien Fishing Port vendors in Kaohsiung's Cianjhen District exempt from fees for first 2 years; seafarer lodging reduced to NT$200
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Vendors will be exempt from cleaning and management fees and usage fees for the first 2 years
- Seafarers' guesthouse lodging reduced to NT$200
- Seafarers' guesthouse lodging fee also cut from NT$1,380 to NT$200 per night
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府、農業部、漁業署、高雄區漁會
台積電 dividend catch-up lifts Taiwan stocks more than 300 points intraday to 45,800
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Peaked at 45,828.24 points
- 台積電 goes ex-dividend today, paying NT$7 per share
- 台積電 shares traded near the unchanged level of NT$2,380 intraday
- Trading value of NT$300 billion
Companies mentioned：台積電、廣達、日月光投控、南亞、台塑、陽明、萬海、長榮、慧洋-KY、四維航
US redirects $52 million in foreign military financing to 4 Central and South American countries
Summary not yet available
Facts
- $52 million
- NT$1.65 billion
Companies mentioned：アメリカ国務院、北大西洋公約組織（NATO）
Argument breaks out after passenger smokes in a no-smoking area at Taoyuan Airport bus station; aviation police say maximum fine is NT$10,000
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Fines range from NT$2,000 to NT$10,000
Companies mentioned：桃園國際機場、航空警察局、中央社
Taiwan | 風傳媒（57）
Taiwan's famous all-you-can-eat chain announces a branch closure! Top-grade A5 wagyu giveaway; final promotion dates revealed
The Kaohsiung Dream Mall branch of Taiwanese all-you-can-eat hot pot chain 饗麻饗辣 will close on Oct. 26, 2026. Its final promotion, offering A5 wagyu to weekday customers, is underway.
Not Kaohsiung or Taipei! Prominent scholar predicts Taiwan's 2026 blue-green governing map: this city or county is the key battleground
Japanese scholar Ogasawara Yoshiyuki analyzes Taiwan's 2026 local elections, predicting that the KMT will retain its majority in local government. New Taipei City is the key blue-green battleground, while Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen ranks last in approval.
Companies mentioned：天下雜誌、風傳媒
Taiwan stock trading plunges as retail investors flee? Kuo Che-jung reveals the truth about capital outflows and names 2 overlooked stocks facing shortages for bargain hunters
Trading volume in Taiwan’s stock market has plunged, but Guo Zherong of Moruegu Investment Advisory describes it as a temporary liquidity contraction. He says AI demand remains solid and recommends investing in “low-priced, supply-constrained” stocks ahead of the fourth quarter.
Companies mentioned：漢測（7856）、環球晶（6488）、台勝科（3532）、国巨（2327）、台積電（2330）
Hamaoka nuclear plant earthquake data falsified in Japan, discovered only after 10 years! Who will oversee the figures for Taiwan's Nuclear Plant No. 3 restart?
中部電力 has withdrawn its application to restart the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant following the falsification of earthquake data, and its president and other executives have resigned. The issue went uncorrected internally for 10 years, raising concerns it could affect Taiwan’s review of Nuclear Power Plant No. 3.
Companies mentioned：中部電力、台電
Ministry of Health and Welfare announces cash benefit! Confirmed for 10/1: everyone can receive up to NT$13,150; eligibility and how to claim the health credits explained
Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare will introduce its “Health Coins” program in October 2026. Insured residents aged 18 and older can earn up to 13,150 points through health checks and vaccinations. The points can be exchanged for health products starting in December.
Take care when traveling abroad! China's new travel rule could bring a “50,000-yuan fine”? Will group and independent travelers be affected? Tourism Administration explains the latest rules
Taiwan’s Tourism Administration began requiring advance reports of planned activities by tour groups traveling to China in September 2026 and considered fines of up to 50,000 yen for violations. Following industry protests, it temporarily suspended fines and switched to guidance.
Companies mentioned：中華民國旅行商業同業公會全國聯合會
German journalist says Chinese female spy tailed him in Alishan, exposing the Chinese Communist Party's intelligence network targeting Taiwan: as many as 100,000 Chinese spies may be in Taiwan
German journalist Zhou Jinheng said he was followed by a Chinese woman while traveling in Alishan. The number of Chinese spies in Taiwan may reach 50,000 to 100,000, far exceeding estimates by Taiwanese authorities.
Companies mentioned：FNF Taiwan、EVC、CIA
Explainer: Do mainland China's new entry and exit rules mean a one-way trip? Taiwan Affairs Council flags “5 categories of Taiwanese” at high risk; Taiwan Affairs Office issues stern response
Mainland China’s new immigration rules took effect on Sept. 15, and Taiwan authorities warned that “5 categories of Taiwanese people,” including Taiwanese businesspeople in China, face high risks. The Taiwan Affairs Office rejected the warning and stressed that legal exchanges are welcome.
Can you withdraw money from a deceased family member's account to pay funeral costs? Lawyer reveals 4 steps to follow to avoid a court case
A woman who withdrew money from an account to pay her father’s funeral expenses was sued by her younger brother for embezzling inheritance. A lawyer said prior agreement and keeping receipts are important.
Today's top stories (9/16)! More toxic vegetables: pesticides exceed limits in 3 vegetables popular with Taiwanese / Northern Taiwan's largest department store opens today / Government adds NT$15,000 for seniors! New long-term care rules take effect
Pesticide testing in Taipei in August found excessive levels in several vegetables, and 6,459 kilograms of noncompliant produce were destroyed; the Garden City store at Taipei Dome, the largest department store in northern Taiwan, opens on September 16; long-term care subsidies rise to NT$15,000 per month with no income limit, drawing attention to several issues affecting daily life.
Companies mentioned：遠東Garden City、交通部公路局
Can you still get a ticket for stopping on a yellow line for less than 3 minutes? One missed step can mean a NT$1,200 fine; a full guide to red- and yellow-line parking rules
Drivers may mistakenly think stopping on a yellow line for less than 3 minutes is legal, but leaving the vehicle so it cannot be moved immediately is still a violation, punishable by a maximum fine of NT$1,200. Red lines prohibit parking at all times.
2 more Korean cheerleaders! “Chinese-language whiz” Kim Tae-hee joins the Yankees Girls, while Ha Ji-won makes a crossover move to 新北國王
Taiwanese pro basketball cheerleading squad Youngkey Girls has welcomed South Korean Kim Tae-hee as a new member. The New Taipei Kings have also signed Rakuten Girls member Ha Ji-won. South Korean cheerleaders’ move into basketball is drawing more attention to the new season.
Companies mentioned：洋基工程、新北國王、樂天桃猿
0050 or 009816? A guide to investing in market-cap-weighted ETFs; expert shares an allocation strategy and says this fund is better positioned to capture excess returns
As Taiwanese investors weigh “Yuanta Taiwan 50 (0050)” against “KGI Taiwan TOP 50 (009816),” experts have outlined the characteristics of both ETFs and recommended allocations suited to market conditions. They say 009816 has the edge in a strong market, while 0050 is more advantageous during declines.
Companies mentioned：元大投信、凱基投信
Labor Insurance Bureau rolls out major new rules！Nationwide in September: “Retirement payment rules have changed”；latest changes to national pension and labor retirement system at a glance
The Labor Insurance Bureau will begin accepting online retirement contributions from self-employed people in September 2026 and move applications for National Pension benefits for people aged 65 and older to automatic review without an application. The changes aim to strengthen retirement security.
陳建州 suffers sudden heart attack at 49！Doctor reveals fatal misconception that “symptoms easing” means the danger has passed：Never ignore chest tightness
Chen Chien-chou, vice chairman of Taiwan’s PLG professional basketball league, was hospitalized after suffering an acute myocardial infarction at age 49. Doctors warned people not to dismiss chest discomfort and stressed the risk of delayed treatment due to misunderstanding symptoms.
陳建州 suffers sudden heart attack at 49！Family medical history draws attention：His mother had breast cancer at 70, and his sister once suffered lung failure and underwent a lung transplant
49-year-old entertainer Chen Chien-chou underwent emergency surgery for an acute myocardial infarction. His family has a history of breast cancer and lung failure, prompting heightened attention to his health.
Graphic》Beijing signals goodwill on allowing mainland tourists to visit Taiwan？Taiwan Affairs Office speaks out：Taiwan’s tourism industry hopes mainland tourists will soon be able to visit Taiwan proper
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said it strongly hopes to resume mainland Chinese tourist trips to Taiwan proper. Taiwan authorities rejected an application by a civilian inspection group in June 2026, stalling the resumption of exchanges.
Back among the thousand-dollar stocks！玉晶光 leads with a limit-up, sending optical stocks soaring as “this stock” hits a record high
Taiwanese optical stocks rose across the board on improved camera specifications in Apple’s new models and demand for CPO. Largan Precision hit the limit-up at 1,005 yen, returning to the 1,000-yen-plus stock club.
Companies mentioned：大立光、揚明光、今國光、佳凌、先進光、亞光、中揚光
Which Taiwanese city or county do people least want to live in？Online users point to 1 place as “a traffic mess, bad weather and boring”；housing prices tell the story
Taiwanese internet users discussed which counties and cities they would not want to live in on PTT, with Keelung, Zhonghe-Yonghe and Hsinchu among the top choices. The main reasons were transportation, weather and low quality of life.
蔡少芬 loses out in Empresses in the Palace！TOP10 actresses in Chinese period dramas with the most regal empress aura：The winner was born with the face of a nation’s mother and is the ultimate leading lady and unattainable ideal
A ranking of the top 10 actresses in Chinese historical dramas with the bearing of an empress has been released. Qin Lan ranked first, followed by accomplished performers including Ada Choi and Dai Chunrong. The ranking assessed both visual authority and acting ability, and has had a significant impact on fans and the industry.
The Wall Street Journal》China also believes AI could destroy humanity, but catching up with the U.S. is the urgent priority
China recognizes that AI could pose a threat to humanity, but for now, closing the technology gap with the United States is its top priority. The government and companies are accelerating development.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、智譜（Z.AI）
With its currency plunging and unwilling to offend the U.S., Iran failed to secure the support it sought at the BRICS summit
Iran’s foreign minister failed to secure a joint statement condemning the United States at the BRICS summit, exposing the country’s economic isolation and diplomatic limitations.
華邦電 and 旺宏 brace for a NOR Flash price surge！Prices could jump another 110%；how do the 2 stocks differ？The key is this one factor
Expanding AI demand has caused a shortage of NOR Flash, with prices rising 100% to 120% in the first half of 2026. 旺宏 and 華邦電 stand to benefit, but differences in their capacity strategies could lead to varying results.
Companies mentioned：華邦電、旺宏、兆易創新（GigaDevice）
Claiming Labor Insurance pension at 60 could bring nearly a million more？Expert reveals “golden formula”：men at 61, women at 64；get this step wrong and lose 3 years of retirement payments
Financial writer 王伯達 used life tables and survival rates from the Ministry of the Interior to calculate the optimal age to claim Labor Insurance pension benefits：61 for men and 64 for women. The conclusion corrects a common misconception online.
Online claims that “Taiwan will be replaced by new Vietnamese residents and rural elementary schools will all speak Vietnamese”？Latest Interior Ministry data reveals the truth
Misinformation spread online claiming that Taiwan was being “replaced by immigrants of Vietnamese origin,” but data from the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Education showed the claim was false. The largest group of new immigrants is from China, Hong Kong and Macau, while those of Vietnamese origin account for less than 20%.
Companies mentioned：MyGoPen、台湾事实查核中心
Military, civil service and education personnel may miss allowance payments？Delayed submission of the overall budget could affect national pensions and farmers’ allowances；TPP caucus fires back
The TPP caucus accused the DPP of spreading false claims that failure to submit the overall budget would affect allowances for military personnel, civil servants and teachers. It said the relevant subsidies come from supplementary Executive Yuan budgets and are unrelated to the timing of the overall budget submission, as political sparring intensifies.
National Development Fund set to pocket 11.5 billion！台積電 posts record-high dividend, with payouts to 魏哲家 and 劉德音 revealed
Original台積電が歴史最高の1株7円超の配当を実施し、国発基金が115億円以上を受け取った。AI需要による業績拡大が背景にある。
Is the “ash” received after cremation really just a pile of ash？Many people only learn when they see it for the first time that what remains is not what they imagined
The “ashes” left after cremation are actually bone fragments, which are then ground into fine particles. Taiwanese regulations require crematoriums to have bone collection rooms and reprocessing equipment.
Original台灣1知名商圈撐不住了？「名店爆退場潮、月租飆破百萬」，在地業者吐實情：小店難生存
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Companies mentioned：NATURAL KITCHEN、Supranormal Bakery Cafe、紅玥緬因貓藝廊
Have back payments of military, civil service and education pensions not been implemented？Pension reform amendments and latest payment schedule revealed；“this group of civil servants” still haven’t received payments
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to pension reform halting cuts to the income replacement rate for military personnel, civil servants and teachers, making about 180,000 people eligible for back payments. Some former Taiwan Railways Administration employees and retired police officers have yet to receive the money, and government agencies have announced payment schedules. The matter has significant social and policy implications.
Original川普打伊朗半年燒光1.2兆、飛彈庫存也被掏空！美軍深陷伊朗泥淖，CBO示警「難以應付台海衝突」
The United States spent $38 billion during a six-month military campaign against Iran, depleting its ammunition stockpiles. The CBO warned that this could reduce the country’s ability to respond to a Taiwan contingency, with serious implications for national security and public finances.
Original台灣最賺錢上市櫃海運是這1家！單月狂賺489億元，員工驚人年薪曝光
長榮海運 recorded NT$48.986 billion in revenue in August, making it Taiwan’s most profitable publicly listed shipping company. Average annual pay for non-managerial employees also reached NT$1.967 million, the industry’s highest.
Companies mentioned：長榮海運、陽明海運、萬海航運、新興航運、裕民航運、104人力銀行
Taiwan stocks surge more than 380 points intraday！台積電 recoups its dividend in 27 minutes, while 4 silicon photonics stocks hit limit-up
Taiwan’s stock market rose more than 380 points today, and 台積電 filled its ex-dividend gap within 27 minutes. Semiconductor stocks, particularly those related to silicon photonics, surged, with several hitting the limit-up. Expectations for AI and advanced process technologies drove the gains.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、光罩、豪勉、陽程、東捷、AMAX-KY、聯亞、東典光電、衆達-KY、IET-KY、聯鈞、南亞、華夏、台塑
Major shake-up for the 電豹女 cheerleading squad！Korean “legendary captain” 徐賢淑 leaves Taiwan after just 1 season, as 6 members announce departures at once
The 電豹女 cheerleading squad of the Taoyuan Leopards announced that 6 members are leaving, including Korean legendary captain 徐賢淑, who spent just 1 season in Taiwan. The move signals a roster overhaul by the team and has drawn fans’ attention.
Companies mentioned：浪LIVE
Do rural elementary schools all speak Vietnamese？Online users uncover 10 surprising facts about “1 million new residents”；foreign spouses’ numbers and distribution across Taiwan at a glance
An online video claimed that Taiwan had a million new immigrants and that Vietnamese was the main language at rural elementary schools, but MyGoPen investigated and found the figures and claims exaggerated. The accurate number of immigrant spouses is about 620,000, with Chinese nationals the largest group.
Companies mentioned：MyGoPen、大錢研究所
Vance says U.S.-Iran conflict has entered a “completely different phase”；Bessent reveals how Trump will work with China to “end” the Iranian threat
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said the U.S.-Iran conflict was entering a “completely different phase.” He explained that the first phase of military action had been completed and that the second would focus on preventing Iran from rebuilding its nuclear program or military capabilities. He also discussed coordination with President Trump and talks with China, stressing the importance of maintaining global stability.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ政府、イラン政府、中国政府
ET poll》Three-way race for Hsinchu mayor！高虹安 leads 莊競程 by a wide margin at 48.6%；the candidate who broke the KMT-TPP alliance’s understanding has just 1.8% support
The Hsinchu mayoral election is shaping up as a three-way race, with incumbent 高虹安 far ahead at 48.6% support, compared with 21.2% for DPP candidate 莊競程 and 1.8% for third candidate 何志勇, showing strong momentum for re-election.
Companies mentioned：ETtoday民調雲、東森民調雲股份有限公司
Not Louisa or 85°C！Taiwan’s most popular chain coffee shop takes the top spot：“Consistent quality, good service and a comfortable setting”；ideal for work and socializing
Original85度Cが台湾の連鎖カフェ人気ランキングで第3位にランクイン。価格と環境のバランスが支持され、星巴克と路易莎が上位を占める。
Companies mentioned：星巴克、路易莎咖啡、成真咖啡、客美多咖啡、CAFE!N、玉津咖啡、%Arabica、黑沃咖啡、cama現烘咖啡專門店
New traffic rules take effect on 10/6！1 county/city announces「1 violation will no longer be fined」；a look at the latest motorcycle regulations and fee rules
Taipei City announced that, starting Oct. 6, 2026, all 63,000 paid roadside motorcycle spaces will be open to large-displacement motorcycles, improving space efficiency and reducing the burden on owners.
Still not enough for retirement with 62 million yen？A couple’s savings fell by 7 million in 2 years；the real problem wasn’t traveling too much
A 70-year-old couple retired with savings of 62 million yen and a monthly pension of 310,000 yen, but their savings fell by 7 million yen in 2 years. Reviewing their spending highlighted the importance of managing assets in retirement.
CoinEx reportedly shuts down！Crypto winter arrives as Bitcoin trading volume sinks to a 3-year low
Hong Kong cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx has announced it will cease operations. A weak market and tighter regulation are behind the move, which could accelerate consolidation in the industry.
Companies mentioned：ChainUp Investment
Win a potential price spread of NT$55,500！Subscription for JuZhen-KY shares closes today；a look at the odds and drawing date
Taiwan optical module maker Auden Techno-KY is issuing new shares through a cash capital increase, and today is the final day to apply for the public offering. Investors are keenly interested, with an unrealized gain of 55,500 yen per winning share expected.
Latest online poll for Taipei mayor is out！「沈伯洋 or 蔣萬安: who is more likely to win？」More than 30,000 votes cast, with surprising results
Yahoo奇摩新聞 launched an online poll for the 2026 Taipei mayoral election. 蔣萬安 led 沈伯洋, with favorability of 55.1% versus 23.7%, a gap of 31.4 percentage points. The results reflect the views of a particular online group, not the overall electorate.
Companies mentioned：Yahoo奇摩新聞、壹蘋新聞網、TVBS
ET poll》Not 盧秀燕！He has the strongest support as the KMT’s 2028 presidential candidate；「that man」is a favorite among staunch blue-camp supporters and makes the list
A poll released by ETtoday showed 蔣萬安 leading the KMT’s 2028 presidential contenders with 43.4% support, followed by 盧秀燕 at 22.4% and 韓國瑜 at 16.2%. The results reflect differences in support within the blue camp and carry political strategic significance.
Companies mentioned：ETtoday、風傳媒
莊昕諺 seriously injured by a line drive！His parents rush to Kaohsiung；華信航空’s「handwritten card」moves the internet to tears
Original楽天イーグルスの投手・荘昕諺が強襲球で重傷を負い、両親が華信航空で急きょ高雄へ。航空会社が手書きカードで支援し、温かい反響が広がった。
Companies mentioned：楽天イーグルス、台鋼ヘイローズ、中華職業野球連盟
華為 founder 任正非「fled overseas with his whole family」？His second daughter 姚安娜 appears at a 優酷 press conference: one photo delivers a sharp rebuttal！
As rumors spread that the family of 華為 founder Ren Zhengfei had fled overseas, his daughter Yao Anna attended a press conference in Beijing and released photos to deny the claims. The move has undermined the rumors’ credibility.
Companies mentioned：華為、阿里巴巴、優酷
Could 洪申翰 be handed a Taiwan Compatriot Permit in China？李敖’s son mocks the slogans on「severely punishing Taiwan independence」: the CCP both respects and fears the DPP
Taiwan Labor Minister Hung Sun-han visited Nanjing, China, to attend an APEC meeting. Attention focused on whether he would use a Taiwan Compatriot Permit and on his personal safety, while Li Kan criticized “severely punishing Taiwan independence” as a slogan.
Transportation Ministry announces major new rules！Nationwide「NT$1,200 fine for violations」takes effect in September；a look at the latest electric two-wheeler regulations
Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced new regulations for micro electric two-wheeler rentals. They take effect in September, with fines of 600 to 1,200 yuan for operators that fail to provide required guidance. The measures aim to strengthen consumer protection and road safety.
5 long-established schools in Taiwan announce they will close！Shutdown confirmed；all students and teachers forced to transfer, bringing a 70-year history to an end
5 private universities in Taiwan have decided to close amid declining birthrates. A new closure model is taking shape: guaranteeing that current students can graduate, donating campus property to national universities, and converting sites into research hubs or new campuses.
Companies mentioned：中華大学、修平科技大學、華夏科技大學、國立清華大學、國立暨南國際大學、國立台灣科技大學、大漢技術學院、一貫道天皇學院
What if you forgot to apply for the old farmers’ allowance at age 65？Can you claim the previous 1 year’s payments if you apply at 66？Labor Insurance Bureau explains
Even if people qualify for the Old Farmers’ Allowance at age 65, they will not receive payments unless they apply. Applying at age 66 will not make up for the previous 1 year of missed payments, the Labor Insurance Bureau said.
Companies mentioned：労働部労工保險局
From the Sunflower Movement protests to「blessing a splendid China」, has 吳慷仁 really changed？A look at more than 10 years of public appearances
Taiwanese actor 吳慷仁 appeared at the 2014 Sunflower Movement protests, then signed with a Chinese talent agency in 2024 and offered blessings for「錦繡中華」, prompting debate across the Taiwan Strait about a shift in his political stance. His 2026 response,「I’m not promoting Taiwan independence」, became a focus of public discussion.
Companies mentioned：壹心娛樂、OPPO
Families with students, remember to claim the money！Applications open today, 9/16；up to NT$13,000 per person, available every year；a guide to eligibility for education grants
Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture will begin accepting applications for 2026 education grants for children of farmers and fishers on Sept. 16. Applicants can receive up to 13,000 yen in support, and online applications are also available.
不二 and 陳耀訓 lose out！The top 10 egg-yolk pastry ranking’s winner has「crispy pastry and moist filling that isn’t cloyingly sweet」；customers buy it again every year
網路溫度計DailyView has announced its “Top 10 Most Popular Egg Yolks Pastries” for 2026. 不二坊 topped the list with 17,000 mentions, followed by 陳耀訓・麵包埠 in 2nd place. The prison-made 鐵窗牌 and emerging brands also drew attention.
Companies mentioned：不二坊、陳耀訓・麵包埠、法朋甜點烘焙坊、金葡萄蛋黃酥、林記糕餅舖、舊振南、雄二家、彰化監獄儒林工坊
MLB／李灝宇 blasts his 9th homer of the season！Ties 張育成’s record；his next home run would make Taiwanese history
Taiwanese player Li Hao-yu hit his 9th home run of the season in MLB, tying Chang Yu-cheng’s record for most home runs by a Taiwanese player. He could set a new record with a 10th home run in his next at-bat, bringing a historic moment for Taiwanese baseball within reach.
Companies mentioned：デトロイト・タイガース、トロント・ブルージェイズ
Global democracy report released！Taiwan ranks 7th worldwide for「civic engagement」；「judicial independence」falls to the middle tier alongside the United States
國際民主及選舉協助研究所 released its《2026全球民主現況》report. Taiwan ranked 7th worldwide for「civic engagement」, while「judicial independence」fell to the middle tier alongside the United States, highlighting divergent trends in democratic indicators.
Companies mentioned：國際民主及選舉協助研究所