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Finance Ministry urges implementation of stakeholder disclosures, calls on 國票金 major shareholders to review compensation structures Published 2026-09-16 20:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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ATMs with the relevant mechanisms account for 15.6% at state-owned banks The figure is expected to reach 40% by the end of this year Next year's central government budget allocates NT$10,000 in universal cash payments Companies mentioned：第一銀行、台企銀、合庫銀、國票金、第一金投信、兆豐投信、合作金庫投信、華南永昌投信
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Student clash at a vocational school in Kaohsiung leaves students injured; 2 taken to hospital with no life-threatening injuries Published 2026-09-16 20:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中央社、國軍高雄總醫院、民生醫院
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Shen Po-yang proposes transportation policies; Taipei City says most are already being implemented Published 2026-09-16 20:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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4 major transportation policies 280 senior high and vocational schools or below School commute zones for 27 elementary schools Monthly pay increase of NT$8,000 per person 3,384 buses 1,794 stops 27,629 vehicles 500 million passenger trips Every 150 to 200 meters Companies mentioned：民進黨、台北市交通局、TPASS
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Original 台灣女排強攻狂轟 亞運預賽直落3輕取吉爾吉斯 Published 2026-09-16 20:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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台灣女排, ranked 37th in the world 吉爾吉斯, ranked 73rd in the world 蒙古, ranked 129th in the world 泰國, ranked 13th in the world 台灣女排 scored 43 points on spikes throughout the match Companies mentioned：台灣女排、吉爾吉斯、泰國、蒙古
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Malaysia's unity grows; East Malaysia seeks 1/3 of parliamentary seats to boost political leverage Published 2026-09-16 20:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sabah and Sarawak are seeking to raise their share of parliamentary seats to 1/3 Malaysia's 16th general election must be held no later than February 2028 Won only 8 of Johor's 56 seats Negeri Sembilan also fell from 17 seats to 11 Malaysia was established in 1963, with 159 seats in the lower house of Parliament Malaya holds 104 seats (65%) Sabah: 16 seats (10%) Sarawak: 24 seats (15%) Singapore: 15 seats (10%) Peninsular Malaysia controls 166 of 222 seats Sabah and Sarawak together hold 56 seats Companies mentioned：希望聯盟、砂拉越政黨聯盟、人民行動黨、巫統
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Ursula von der Leyen: EU can no longer let trade deficit with China go unchecked and is prepared to use every tool Published 2026-09-16 20:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The EU's goods trade deficit with China reached about 360 billion euros last year Our trade deficit with China is now 1 billion euros a day Companies mentioned：歐洲聯盟執行委員會、歐洲議會、歐洲公司
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Taiwan opens hospitality sector to foreign technical workers; Indonesia sees opportunities to work in Taiwan Published 2026-09-16 20:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 60 hospitality businesses had applied to conduct domestic recruitment procedures as of the end of August Cumulative demand exceeds 600 workers Companies mentioned：台北晶华酒店
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Jeep trapped in riverbed; Kaohsiung Fire Department launches rescue operation to help 2 people escape Published 2026-09-16 20:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2 jeeps trapped in a riverbed 1 person swam ashore on their own, while the other 2 waited for rescue on the vehicle roof 13 vehicles dispatched 13 vehicles and 26 personnel dispatched Companies mentioned：高雄市政府消防局、高雄市政府警察局六龜分局
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Yilan young farmer accused of faking soybean planting to claim nearly NT$6 million in bonuses; 3 indicted Published 2026-09-16 20:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Nearly NT$6 million in incentive payments Soybeans receive an incentive of NT$60,000 per hectare every six months Original 存活率須達8成 Companies mentioned：農糧署、宜蘭縣政府、農業部、宜蘭地方檢察署、中央社
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First ruling in corruption case tried by citizen judges: Xizhi police officer sentenced to 4 years and 8 months for taking money to check personal data Published 2026-09-16 20:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A prison term of 4 years and 8 months Accepted a transfer of NT$1,800 as payment Received 1,030 USDT Tether tokens About NT$30,666 Companies mentioned：新北市警察局、汐止分局、東山派出所、TELEGRAM
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Former Chiayi City council speaker and deputy speaker Chuang Feng-an and Su Tse-feng's fraud convictions finalized; to report to prison on 9/18 Published 2026-09-16 20:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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NT$15 million NT$32 million NT$21 million NT$33 million NT$19.5 million Companies mentioned：鹿草農會
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Labor groups say minimum-wage penalties are inconsistent; Ministry of Economic Affairs says it will review cumulative totals and calculation methods Published 2026-09-16 20:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Monthly minimum wage is expected to top NT$30,000 next year This would mark Taiwan's 11th consecutive annual increase Companies mentioned：台湾勞工陣線、經濟部、經濟部產業園區管理局、勞動部、園管局
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To curb etomidate abuse, 食藥署 adds 2 controlled-drug active pharmaceutical ingredients Published 2026-09-16 20:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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22 cases detected in 112 2,779 cases detected in 113 20,727 cases detected in 114 13,879 cases detected from January to June 115 Companies mentioned：食藥署、衛生福利部、法務部
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At the Summit Youth Basketball Tournament, Korean women's basketball star 李亨淑 returns to Taiwan as a coach after 10 years Published 2026-09-16 20:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Previously contributed 23 years to Taiwan's basketball scene The women's team won 83-68 Wu Yu-hsin: 31 points, 11 rebounds and 3 steals Center Ni Zi-tian: 29 points and 14 rebounds Lost to 彰化縣成功 57-80 Chang Cheng-yeh poured in an event-high 38 points yesterday Today he again delivered an all-around performance with 23 points, 23 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals and 4 blocks Companies mentioned：李亨淑、濟源一中、永仁高中、台元女籃、佛光大學、普門中學、松山高中、彰化縣成功
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Investors await 聯準會 decision as Asian stocks post mixed performance Published 2026-09-16 20:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Oil prices remain above US$100 a barrel Japan's benchmark 日經指數 closed up 0.7% today at 63923.00 points Hong Kong's 恆生指數 closed up 0.2% at 24713.78 points The 上證指數 closed up 0.7% at 3891.60 points Companies mentioned：聯準會、Fed、FOREX.com、魏勒、華許、Kevin Warsh、日經指數、恆生指數、上證指數
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國發會: AI talent training reached 140,000 person-times last year; target is a cumulative 400,000 by 2028 Published 2026-09-16 20:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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AI talent training reached 140,000 person-times last year Target: cumulative training of 400,000 person-times by 2028 Companies mentioned：國發會、國科會、教育部、經濟部、勞動部、數發部、Talent Taiwan
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Do people still need to learn English in the AI era? Debate reignites in China Published 2026-09-16 19:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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In 2025, China ranked 86th in English proficiency among 123 countries 38th in 2020 Companies mentioned：英孚（English First）
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華航 cargo performance strong; targets monthly revenue of NT$8 billion in the 4th quarter Published 2026-09-16 19:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Cargo departing Taiwan accounts for about 30% Original 6成到7成是轉機貨運 Companies mentioned：華航、天合聯盟
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Teacher-appreciation short film names students' grades and shows shoulder-patting consolation; education union says it may cross the line Published 2026-09-16 19:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taipei, 16 — As of 6:30 p.m. today Convened on the 3rd and 4th of this month Companies mentioned：教育部、全國教育產業總工會、中央社
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Original 華航客運載客率提高至8成 轉機客比率上升中 Published 2026-09-16 19:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Passenger load factor rises to 82% to 85% Original 北美高達6成 Original 歐洲也有5成 About 15% Companies mentioned：華航、天合聯盟、台積電、波音、A350-1000、波音777-9
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精華生醫 plans to list on the emerging stock market in mid-October; indicative underwriting price set at NT$52 Published 2026-09-16 19:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Indicative underwriting price of NT$52 per share The top 2 customers now account for less than 50% Companies mentioned：精華生醫、華陀扶元堂、東森得易購
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Von der Leyen: EU should establish a NATO-like mechanism and hopes 加拿大 will become an associate member Published 2026-09-16 19:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Our trade deficit with China now reaches 1 billion euros a day Companies mentioned：欧盟、北约、加拿大、英国、挪威、乌克兰、中国
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Tainan Community College surveys Eastern grass owls at Shalun Farm, urges developers to avoid ecological hotspots Published 2026-09-16 19:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Eastern grass owl sighting rate exceeds 97% There is no exact count of Eastern grass owls, but pessimistic estimates put the number at fewer than 200 Section D landfill area (nearly 20 hectares) Companies mentioned：台南社區大學、台積電
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Chang Chia-chun forms youth “Action Cloud”; campaign merchandise unveiled to raise small donations Published 2026-09-16 19:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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6 campaign merchandise items Companies mentioned：國民黨、中華民國工商建設研究會、匹克
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Original 海軍艦艇相撞 印度召見巴基斯坦外交官提出抗議 Published 2026-09-16 19:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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印度政府 today summoned 巴基斯坦’s top diplomat in New Delhi Companies mentioned：印度政府、巴基斯坦、巴基斯坦海軍、印度海軍、印度外交部、伊斯蘭馬巴德當局
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Mentors on 大嘻哈時代3 reveal their selection criteria; Kumachan wants to find well-rounded people Published 2026-09-16 19:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：大嘻哈時代3、中央社
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Liu Chun-wei begins team practice; good news as fractured area no longer hurts Published 2026-09-16 19:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The team estimates he will need 4 to 6 weeks of rest Played in 77 games this year Recorded 58 hits Original 打擊率2成82 Companies mentioned：中華職棒、味全龍隊
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In State of the Union address, 歐盟 president proposes banning children under 13 from using social media Published 2026-09-16 19:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Children under 13 using social media Those under 15 may not have personal accounts US$18 billion NT$572.8 billion Companies mentioned：歐盟、歐洲議會、Meta Platforms、臉書、Instagram、X、Elon Musk
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Rescue diary records named released birds; Kinmen wildlife conservation association hopes to deepen connections Published 2026-09-16 19:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Starting October 1 Through December 31 Companies mentioned：金門野生動物救援暨保育協會、Facebook、義美生機、中央社
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福壽 swung to a loss in the first half; 中聯油脂 incident had an impact of NT$210 million Published 2026-09-16 19:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Net loss attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$308 million The impact related to the 中聯油脂 incident, about NT$210 million, was recognized in the 2nd quarter 福壽 revenue in the first half was NT$6.969 billion Down 2.2% year over year Compared with a profit of NT$20.81 million in the same period last year 泰山 recently filed a lawsuit seeking NT$1 billion in damages from shareholders including 中聯油脂 and 福壽 Companies mentioned：福壽、中聯油脂、洽富、泰山
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Liu Chien-kuo presents governance vision; Su Chih-fen to serve as chief campaign adviser Published 2026-09-16 19:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The central government approved NT$1.9 billion for the first phase of the Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program The Taixi Green Energy Zone, with a total scale of NT$6 billion Yunlin’s annual budget has risen from about NT$25 billion in the past to nearly NT$60 billion Health insurance premiums waived for those aged 65 and over Senior citizens’ love card points raised to 12,000 Companies mentioned：日商三井
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Foreign investors extend selling streak to 5 sessions, offloading NT$17.9 billion; trim active ETFs and steel stocks Published 2026-09-16 19:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net sales of NT$17.98 billion Closed up 337.41 points Foreign investors trimmed 主動統一台股增長 by 24,200 lots 凱基台灣TOP50 saw net selling of 18,700 lots Steelmaker 中鋼 faced selling pressure, with foreign investors dumping 16,400 lots 元大台灣50 saw net selling of 16,200 lots 友達 topped net buying with 52,400 lots 力積電 ranked second with 42,600 lots 群創 saw net buying of 20,800 lots 華邦電 ranked 4th with 18,400 lots 陽明 ranked 5th with 13,200 lots Companies mentioned：台積電、主動統一台股增長、凱基台灣TOP50、中鋼、元大台灣50、永豐金、緯創、主動復華未來50、台塑化、群益台灣精選高息、友達、力積電、群創、華邦電、陽明、台新投顧
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Taiwanese banquet cuisine served in Taoyuan Airport’s restricted area brings local flavors to the gateway Published 2026-09-16 19:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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After obtaining operating rights for Terminal 2’s C area in 2018 Companies mentioned：桃園國際機場公司、昇恆昌、三立電視、中華文化總會
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Golden Pin Design Award Best Design shortlist announced; awards ceremony in November Published 2026-09-16 19:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Among the 474 award-winning works bearing the mark 105 works vie for the top honor 6 proposals shortlisted 9 locations November 26 Companies mentioned：台灣設計研究院、中華文化總會、江原設計振興院、寧越郡政府、桔禾創意
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Councillor says students are not getting enough to eat at lunch, calls on Lu Shiow-yen to experience it firsthand Published 2026-09-16 19:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 台中市國中小免費營養午餐上路逾2週 Randomly select 7 days within 1 month Companies mentioned：民主進步黨、台中市議會、台中市
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Original 海保署攜手宏碁啟用海龜辨識平台 拍臉照助追蹤個體 Published 2026-09-16 19:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 4,000 records have been collected Images of nearly 900 sea turtles 11,000 images 392 individual sea turtles A fine of NT$300,000 Companies mentioned：海保署、宏碁、宏碁基金會、宏碁智雲資訊
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吉力吉撈．鞏冠 calls to apologize; Dai Peifeng says the emotions at the time were understandable Published 2026-09-16 19:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：吉力吉撈．鞏冠、味全龍、富邦悍將、林子昱、張政禹
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台水 activates assets for green energy installations, expects NT$130 million in revenue-sharing income in 2026 Published 2026-09-16 19:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Green energy revenue-sharing payments are estimated to reach NT$130 million this year Total installed capacity reaches 72.87 MW Annual power generation of about 88.86 million kWh Total installed capacity reaches 2,345 kW Annual power generation of about 14.45 million kWh In year 114, revenue-sharing payments from solar and small hydropower totaled NT$109 million Revenue-sharing income is estimated to reach NT$130 million this year Capacity will increase by another 60.06 MW over the next 3 years Once completed, installed capacity is expected to increase by another 4.9 MW Total area of about 20,823 square meters Can save about NT$5.6 million in land value tax each year About 56 hectares of land have been leased Reached NT$103 million in year 114 Can increase annual income from rent Companies mentioned：台水、國家住都中心
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Taipei City’s cultural and creative industry support program takes 16 brands to 4 Tokyo retail channels Published 2026-09-16 19:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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16 Taiwanese cultural and creative brands 4 major Tokyo retail channels The first Tokyo sales tour runs from September 16 to October 16 The event will move to Kansai from October 20 to November 3 Original 連續3年改採直接對接通路 Companies mentioned：松山文創園區、小田急電鐵、西武百貨、CHOOSE BASE SHIBUYA、誠品生活、日本橋、下北澤展館、BONUS TRACK HOUSE、下北澤月亮藝術之夜、有鄰堂、神戶阪急店、方坊、V&J Studio、RAFAC、台灣蔦屋
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Fetal umbilical cord wrapped around neck; pregnant woman notices reduced fetal movement, seeks prompt care and safely delivers a baby boy Published 2026-09-16 19:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：国軍台中総医院
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Dismissing calls for coordinated action, Zuckerberg says AI labs can each ensure safety on their own Published 2026-09-16 19:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Meta is putting “the vast majority” of its computing resources into creating products that meet users’ current needs Companies mentioned：Meta、Anthropic、OpenAI、xAI
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Original 中國旅客銳減近6成 日本8月外國遊客年減逾30萬人 Published 2026-09-16 19:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 3,098,900 foreign visitors came to Japan in August Down 9.6% year-on-year The number of visitors fell by more than 300,000 Chinese visitors plunged 59.0% from the same period last year Falling to 418,000 visitors South Korea was the largest source of visitors, with 850,500 Up 28.7% year on year Taiwan: 666,000 visitors Up 7.3% Hong Kong: 247,300 visits Up 9.4% United States: 197,400 visits Up 1.5% A total of 27,626,300 foreign visitors came to Japan from January through August this year Down 2.7% from the same period last year Companies mentioned：日本政府觀光局、朝日電視台、JNTO
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Guangzhou to legislate fines for people who play audio on phones while riding the subway or buses Published 2026-09-16 19:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Fines of up to 1,000 yuan NT$4,700 A fine of 200 yuan NT$940 Companies mentioned：廣州市人大常委會、南方網、21經濟網、中央社
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Research firm: AI spending projected to rise 49.5% this year, reaching US$3.63 trillion in 2027 Published 2026-09-16 19:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Global AI spending will reach US$2.67 trillion in 2026 AI spending will rise further to US$3.63 trillion in 2027 A further 36% increase Companies mentioned：顧能、Gartner
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Even as Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister, she cannot shift the dial; Japan ranks last among G7 countries for gender equality Published 2026-09-16 18:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Japan ranked 117th among the 145 countries surveyed Japan's overall parity score was 67.0% Japan's political parity score rose to 10.5% from 8.5% last year Japan's gender parity score fell to 60.9% from 61.3% last year The global gender parity score was 69.2% It will still take 120 years to fully close the global gender gap Iceland ranked first globally for the 17th consecutive year, with a parity score of 93.0% The United States ranked 47th, with a score of 74.9% China ranked 96th, with a score of 69.9% South Korea ranked 101st, with a score of 69.3% Companies mentioned：世界經濟論壇（WEF）、朝日新聞、中央社
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Foreign fund outflows send the New Taiwan dollar lower after a volatile session, closing at 31.888 Published 2026-09-16 18:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed at 31.888 Total trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets fell to US$1.951 billion Original 台股今天盤中一度漲至46077.82點 Rose more than 560 points The benchmark weighted index closed at 45,848.9 Up 337.41 points A gain of 0.74% Trading value edged up to NT$643.765 billion The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$21.38 billion Dealers recorded net sales of NT$12.974 billion Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net sales of NT$17.98 billion Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$9.574 billion The New Taiwan dollar opened at 31.87 to the U.S. dollar Companies mentioned：美國聯邦準備理事會、Fed、台積電
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Original 王毅見伊朗外長 盼美伊保持理性克制 Published 2026-09-16 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：伊朗、美国、中国、阿曼
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裕日車: Sales projected to remain flat next year; electric vehicle market outlook remains positive Published 2026-09-16 18:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Maintaining a level of around 13,000 vehicles Hopes external conditions will improve in 2027 Companies mentioned：裕日車、NISSAN
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New Taipei clinic hepatitis C cluster: External investigation report due before year-end Published 2026-09-16 18:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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20 people have been confirmed infected The final number of confirmed cases could reach 30 to 40 The current positivity rate is about 1.5% Noncommunicable diseases account for 74% of deaths worldwide Companies mentioned：安泰淞鶴診所、衛福部、疾病管制署、世界衛生組織
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Finance ministry: Foreign businesses can claim offshore costs and expenses without having them certified by Taiwan's overseas representative offices Published 2026-09-16 18:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：財政部、中央社
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Patient coughs until developing pneumonia, but no pathogen is found; Tri-Service General Hospital's rapid PCR test identifies Legionella Published 2026-09-16 18:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 快速PCR檢測1個項目要價約新台幣1000元 For pneumonia, for example, the cost could reach NT$10,000 Companies mentioned：三軍總醫院
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Periodic review results for the 00919 and 00929 indices: Constituents unchanged Published 2026-09-16 18:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Two new constituents added, including 台勝科 and 萬潤 Companies mentioned：群益台灣精選高息、復華台灣科技優息、台勝科、萬潤、創見、頎邦、中興電、宏碁、興富發、裕民、陽明、華航、長榮航、台灣高鐵、玉山金、兆豐金、中信金、第一金、文曄、材料-KY、遠傳、和碩、上海商銀、元太、群聯、潤泰新、聚陽、東和鋼鐵、聯電、微星、聯發科、華南金、富邦金、大立光、信邦、健鼎、緯創、玉晶光、崇越、遠雄、中租-KY、群益證、亞翔、緯穎、可寧衛、中保科、台泥、東元、華城、亞德客-KY、大成鋼、英業達、廣達、可成、漢翔、國泰金、凱基金、永豐金、神基、聯詠、祥碩、台塑化、億豐、東陽、遠東新、和泰車、鴻準、京元電子、櫻花建、台中銀、台企銀、遠東銀、潤泰全、精材、嘉澤、大聯大、日月光投控、啟碁、采鈺
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Former Chiayi City Council speaker and deputy speaker 莊豐安 and 蘇澤峰 convicted of joint fraud; each sentenced to 1 year and 5 months, final ruling Published 2026-09-16 18:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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NT$15 million A fictitious purchase and sale contract for NT$32 million They borrowed a total of NT$21 million A fictitious purchase and sale contract for NT$33 million A NT$19.5 million mortgage Companies mentioned：鹿草農會
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楊大正 takes on filming in a virtual production studio, praises expanded creative possibilities as a boon Published 2026-09-16 18:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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This year's “Future Images” program selected 7 cross-disciplinary works filmed in LED virtual production studios “AI Without Limits” selected 7 AI-created works Companies mentioned：滅火器樂團、蛋堡Soft Lipa
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Original 地方公職選舉在即 澎湖檢警調廉等全面啟動查賄 Published 2026-09-16 18:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The task force will focus on 5 major types of election-related offenses: “strictly investigating vote-buying and violence; dismantling election betting operations; preventing disinformation from interfering; and blocking foreign interference in elections,” as well as investigating fictitious household registrations in the jurisdiction Huang Mou-hsin said investigations into illegal activity related to local public office elections must follow the principle of keeping investigations confidential; compulsory measures should be initiated cautiously and fairly under consistent standards; due process and proportionality must be upheld; administrative neutrality must be maintained; and whether campaign publicity gifts given by candidates constitute a quid pro quo for votes must be determined based on the specific evidence in each case. These are 5 key points. Companies mentioned：澎湖地檢署、法務部、最高檢察署、台灣高檢署、高雄檢察分署、刑事局、調查局廉政處、廉政署、內政部移民署
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Citing strong overseas travel demand, CTBC Bank co-branded card targets issuance of up to 200,000 cards Published 2026-09-16 18:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The issuance target is at least 150,000 to 200,000 cards August card spending surged to NT$85.9 billion Up 28% year over year 萬豪國際集團 has more than 10,000 hotels worldwide It also has 30 hotels in Taiwan 5 years ago, overseas spending accounted for about 9% of credit card purchases The industry average has now risen to 15% for overseas spending Companies mentioned：中信銀行、中國信託、萬豪、萬豪國際集團、LINE PAY、中油、uniopen
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Typhoon Dujuan could form as early as tonight; forecast to make a sharp turn on the 20th and affect Japan's Kanto region Published 2026-09-16 18:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Its center is about 3,040 kilometers east of Eluanbi Lows of about 23 to 25 degrees Celsius across the country Around 29 to 31 degrees in the north and east 32 to 33 degrees in central and southern areas Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署
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Huang Wei-chieh hopes to make the postseason roster; open to starting or relief role Published 2026-09-16 18:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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In his last 2 starts He allowed 3 runs over 5.1 innings, with no decision Gave up 3 hits Struck out 2 Issued 1 walk. Since returning to the CPBL in 2025 Companies mentioned：味全龙队、富邦悍将队
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Graffiti of Snoopy on dirty exterior of new Tze-Chiang train car; 台鐵 says it has been cleaned and inspections will be stepped up Published 2026-09-16 18:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Every 800 kilometers About 3 days Companies mentioned：台鐵、台鐵公司
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農業部, Taiwan Cooperative Bank and the lawyers' association promote sustainability education, sign memorandum Published 2026-09-16 18:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：農業部、合作金庫銀行、全國律師聯合會
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Taipei City land-use ordinance amendment passes preliminary review; distance between buildings and neighboring structures to be changed to 6 meters Published 2026-09-16 18:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The distance between buildings and neighboring structures will be changed to 6 meters But Taipei City regulations set the distance between buildings and neighboring structures at up to 27 meters For example, a 12-story building 36 meters tall Under current regulations, a distance equal to 0.4 times the building height must be maintained between buildings (that is, 14.4 meters) Companies mentioned：台北市議會、都發局、國民黨、李明賢
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Original 瘋家變裝皇后、百合花齊聚 a-We之夜19日文化空總登場 Published 2026-09-16 18:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The “a-We Night: Friendship Without Borders” themed gala will also be held on the 19th. The “a-We Night: Friendship Without Borders” themed gala will take place on the stage at the historic plaza of Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab starting at 6:40 p.m. on the 19th. Companies mentioned：文化部、瘋家變裝皇后、百合花樂團、台北共樂軒、恆月三途、Bagel Rimrim、Antesia Amanda、中華文化總會
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Taitung’s Donghe pomelo judging: farmer Tseng Hung-chiu wins gold. Published 2026-09-16 18:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 12 farmers took part. They can be stored for up to 1 to 2 months. Companies mentioned：東河鄉農會、農業部台東區農業改良場
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AirAsia reportedly faces financial woes as Malaysia discusses contingency plans with competitors to take over routes. Published 2026-09-16 18:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Airline fuel prices surged 66% in the second quarter from the previous quarter. An average of US$183 per barrel. AirAsia has said it holds about 40% of Malaysia’s overall aviation market. Its share of the domestic market is as high as 60%. AirAsia has current liabilities of 18.4 billion ringgit. About US$4.51 billion. It owes MAHB at least 500 million ringgit in service fees, including landing and parking charges. It aims to raise up to US$1 billion from international debt markets. It secured 700 million ringgit in local credit facilities. AirAsia needs at least US$3 billion in new funding to improve its financial position. Companies mentioned：亞洲航空公司、AirAsia、馬來西亞航空公司、Malaysia Airlines、峇迪航空、Batik Air、馬來西亞機場控股公司、MAHB
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Taking cues from joint forest management, 龍谷大學 plans to offer a Taiwan satoyama internship course. Published 2026-09-16 18:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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龍谷大學 will establish a “School of Environmental Science” in April 2027. From Sept. 11 to 13 this year, 19 students and faculty members from 龍谷大學 Taiwan’s only top-tier protected large beetle, the Taiwan long-armed scarab. Companies mentioned：龍谷大學、林業及自然保育署、賽夏蓬萊部落
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Charity groups donate microinsurance to disadvantaged families, benefiting more than 24,000 people in Miaoli County. Published 2026-09-16 18:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Total premiums donated this year reached NT$5,546,678. Nearly NT$3 million more than last year. An estimated 24,577 people will benefit. More than 114,000 person-times in Miaoli County have been covered by microinsurance. Companies mentioned：苗栗縣政府、嘉義縣樸仔媽微型利他慈善會、苗栗縣脊髓損傷者協會、台新銀行公益慈善基金會、兆豐慈善基金會、新光人壽、國泰人壽、兆豐產物、明台產物
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台水: Water prices and inflation linkage mechanism under study, to be implemented at an appropriate time. Published 2026-09-16 18:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Water prices have not been adjusted for 32 years. It posted a loss of about NT$5.1 billion last year. It is expected to post a loss of about NT$6.9 billion this year. It will keep losses to around NT$6.3 billion to NT$6.4 billion. Companies mentioned：台水、中油、台電
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陸軍 conducts M1A2T tank loading drill to assess heavy equipment transport capacity. Published 2026-09-16 18:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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108 M1A2T tanks. NT$40.52415 billion. Companies mentioned：陸軍、美、軍聞社、三支部運輸兵群、584旅、陸軍第三地區支援指揮部運輸兵群第一營、聯兵第584旅
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Kaohsiung’s September arts lineup features an international film festival, immersive exhibitions and contemporary art. Published 2026-09-16 18:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The event includes 50 screenings. It will also invite 20 international filmmakers to Taiwan for exchanges. Create 5 interactive exhibition zones. “Gestures of Existence” runs from the 12th through Aug. 29, 2027. On display from tomorrow through Dec. 20 at Warehouse B10, Penglai, in the Pier-2 Art Center. The “Tiffi On the Move Children’s and Youth Film Festival” will take place in Kaohsiung from the 23rd to the 27th. Companies mentioned：公共電視、富邦文教基金會、高雄市文化局、金馬賓館當代美術館、喜樂時代影城
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Reconstruction after the 0918 earthquake: Hualien’s Yuchang Bridge opens to traffic, while Luntian Bridge is expected to be completed in October. Published 2026-09-16 18:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of about NT$527 million was invested in the project. Rebuilt Xinyuchang Bridge is 810 meters long. The bridge deck was widened to 9 meters, with two-way traffic. Companies mentioned：花蓮縣政府、行政院公共工程委員會
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台電’s Matsu district office launches outreach to promote electricity safety among disadvantaged groups. Published 2026-09-16 18:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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It has promoted social assistance for more than 20 years. Companies mentioned：台電、台灣電力公司
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金馬影展 announces opening and closing films; Fukushi Sota and Keung To to visit Taiwan. Published 2026-09-16 18:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A tragic romance set in the 60s. More than a month of filming. Companies mentioned：MIRROR、金馬影展
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Surging crude oil prices push Japan’s August trade deficit above 1.1 trillion yen. Published 2026-09-16 18:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The trade balance posted a deficit of 1.1056 trillion yen. Japan’s crude oil import value rose 58.7% in August from a year earlier. The unit price of crude oil rose 53.1%. Import volumes from the Middle East fell 30.9%. Japan’s exports rose 19.3% in August from a year earlier. Imports grew 28.0%. Companies mentioned：日本財務省、共同社、荷莫茲海峽
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華航 marks 15 years in 天合聯盟 and will codeshare with 維珍大西洋航空. Published 2026-09-16 18:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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天合聯盟’s network currently has 18 member airlines. Spanning 165 countries. 960 destinations. More than 13,880 flights daily. Nearly 30 nonstop flights to Europe each week. Companies mentioned：華航、天合聯盟、維珍大西洋航空、達美航空、法航、荷航、大韓航空、越南航空、荷蘭皇家航空、法國航空、西班牙歐洲航空、德國鐵路、英國大西部鐵路、比利時國鐵
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After a waste explosion in an open area in Tainan, city government offers compensation for damaged vehicles. Published 2026-09-16 18:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Cars, including large heavy motorcycles, eligible for relief of up to NT$15,000 per vehicle Motorcycles, including electric mini-scooters, are eligible for up to NT$2,000 each. Companies mentioned：台南市政府、台南市政府交通局、安南區公所
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ASEAN Briefing, Sept. 16, 2026. Published 2026-09-16 18:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Personal remittances reached US$3.6 billion. US$3.53 billion in the same period last year. US$3.38 billion in June. US$3.24 billion. US$3.04 billion in June. Since last December, personal and cash remittances have reached US$3.89 billion, respectively. Naypyidaw’s 92-octane gasoline costs 3,930 kyat per liter. 95-octane gasoline costs 4,055 kyat. Regular diesel rose to 4,255 kyat. Companies mentioned：越南、寮國、新加坡、菲律賓、緬甸、馬來西亞、泰國、柬埔寨、印尼、美國新聞與世界報導、國際原子能總署、馬尼拉時報、密希瑪新聞社、惠譽國際信用評等公司、星報、彭博、柬中時報、東帝汶、菲律賓中央銀行、印尼中央統計局
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Airbus delivers first passenger jet from its second assembly line in China. Published 2026-09-16 18:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 800 A320-family aircraft have been assembled and delivered to date. China will need 8,830 passenger aircraft. Global demand for passenger aircraft totals 42,060. China accounts for 20.9% of demand. Companies mentioned：空中巴士、中國東方航空
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中華郵政 creates a new mountain check-in landmark at Taiwan’s highest-altitude post office and ATM. Published 2026-09-16 18:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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An elevation of 2,240 meters. An elevation of 2,201 meters. Companies mentioned：中華郵政、福壽山農場
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Original 德國議員：若烏克蘭戰敗將助長中國侵略 台灣須備戰 Published 2026-09-16 18:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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3/4 of the fiber-optic cables in the hall are for 俄羅斯. 1/4 is for 烏克蘭. The front line can extend 50 kilometers deep. And stretch 25 kilometers long. Companies mentioned：中國、俄羅斯、烏克蘭、台灣、北韓、伊朗、菲律賓、日本、捷克斯洛伐克、納粹、希特勒、普丁、自由民主聯盟、德國在台協會、歐洲經貿辦事處、外交部歐洲司、立委陳冠廷、馬幕楊、烏克蘭自由民主聯盟東亞辦公室
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台開 to suspend operations at Kinmen Golden Lion Cinema and other sites; county government says unauthorized closure constitutes a material breach. Published 2026-09-16 18:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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台開集團 subsidiary 台灣工商發展股份有限公司 has a 50-year operating contract with 金門縣政府 for the Wind Lion God Shopping District. 台工公司 applied to 財政部 for mediation of a contract dispute on Jan. 24, 114, over issues including the suspension of Phase 1 of the park and the downsizing of Phase 2. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150916 Companies mentioned：台開、台開集團、台灣工商發展股份有限公司、台工公司、金門縣政府、財政部
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Labor calls for minimum wage increase of more than 5%; Lin Po-feng says around 3% would be more reasonable. Published 2026-09-16 18:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Labor groups call for an increase of 5.75%. An increase of “around 3%” would be more reasonable. The current minimum wage is NT$2萬9500 per month Next year’s minimum wage should exceed NT$30,000. Companies mentioned：三三會、全國產業總工會、行政院、中央銀行
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Original 暨大附中師生研發智慧紓壓筆 寫字也能測心跳 Published 2026-09-16 18:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Students Zhang Huiqi, Hong Yunyan and Chen Pinyu collaborated with Lin Shufang, a teacher, and Lin Yizheng, a professor in the Department of Information Management at 中臺科技大學, on the development Companies mentioned：暨大附中、國立暨南國際大學、中臺科技大學
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Health Coins to launch in October，with points available for purchases from 5 major categories of businesses Published 2026-09-16 18:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Health Coins will launch on October 1，coinciding with the start of publicly funded flu vaccinations Nearly 100 companies taking part More than 270 people participated both in person and online Redemptions will begin on December 1 The program is expected to officially enter Phase 2 in the 3rd quarter of next year Companies mentioned：衛福部、國健署、運動部
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Draft social worker management system sparks controversy，Health Minister Shih Chung-liang proposes 4 reforms，including better compensation Published 2026-09-16 18:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2 years in prison 4 strategic directions Companies mentioned：兒童福利聯盟基金會、師大研究團隊
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The 3 Hualien County governor candidates clash over policy platforms，focusing on social welfare，transportation and education Published 2026-09-16 18:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 花蓮縣總預算在財政收支劃分法修法後，每年增加新台幣63億元 Annual local tourism allowance of NT$3,600 per person Annual transportation allowance of NT$3,600 per person NT$6,000 a year for people aged 25 and over NT$10,000 in tuition assistance per semester for each student at a public or private senior high or vocational school Companies mentioned：魏嘉賢、張峻、游淑貞、國民黨
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A son kills his father in a family tragedy in Chiayi；prosecutors seek detention of suspect Published 2026-09-16 17:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The homeowner，a 68-year-old man surnamed Huang The victim was the man's 41-year-old son，Huang More than 1 hour has passed 3 suspected murder weapons have been seized Companies mentioned：嘉義縣、嘉義地檢署、嘉義地方法院、中央社、水上分局
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Why doesn't Singapore have traffic jams？ A car ownership certificate costs more than 4 cars Published 2026-09-16 17:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The price of a certificate for a small or midsize passenger car hit a record，soaring to S$129,000 The 10-year driving permit alone rose by S$5,153 from the previous round The total number of vehicles nationwide is now close to 1 million Companies mentioned：中央社
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Taipei Metro security guard confronts passenger over eating violation and receives obscene gesture；北捷：Police notified and complaint filed Published 2026-09-16 17:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A fine of between NT$1,500 and NT$7,500 Companies mentioned：北捷、台北捷運公司
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Over alleged assistance in 張俊傑's flight，Taipei District Court orders 陳厚彰 detained and held incommunicado Published 2026-09-16 17:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 台北地檢署今年6月間依貪污等罪起訴高金素梅、張俊傑等24人 張俊傑 was released on bail of NT$10 million after being transferred to court After questioning by prosecutors, 陳俊瑋 was released on NT$50,000 bail 陳彥安, the man who lent a vehicle to 陳俊翰, was ordered by prosecutors to post NT$100,000 bail The woman surnamed Chen was released on bail of NT$20,000 yesterday afternoon Police and prosecutors took 22-year-old 陳厚彰 into custody in Gukeng Township，Yunlin County，early yesterday；he is suspected of helping 張俊傑 evade authorities Companies mentioned：高金素梅、張俊傑、陳厚彰、陳俊瑋、周煥凱、陳俊翰、陳彥安、陳威達、潘信義、陳采薰
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Lai Ching-te named chair of Liu Chien-kuo's campaign headquarters，calls for unity and a clean sweep in Yunlin Published 2026-09-16 17:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、台大醫院
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Japan's opposition bloc splits；former Constitutional Democratic Party lawmakers to form new party Published 2026-09-16 17:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中道改革聯合、立憲民主黨、公明黨、民主改革之會
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Stroke survivor unable to eat；home swallowing exercises help remove feeding tube and enjoy food again Published 2026-09-16 17:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 73-year-old patient surnamed Lai In February this year In June this year July this year Companies mentioned：亞洲大學附屬醫院、螢火蟲居家語言治療所、衛生福利部、中西醫整合咀嚼吞嚥復健中心
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