# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-16 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Taiwan, 193 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Finance Ministry urges implementation of stakeholder disclosures, calls on 國票金 major shareholders to review compensation structures

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:46:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160333.aspx
- anchor: #n2780566
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## Student clash at a vocational school in Kaohsiung leaves students injured; 2 taken to hospital with no life-threatening injuries

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:44:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609160332.aspx
- anchor: #n2780567
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國軍高雄總醫院、民生醫院

Facts:
- 5 students
- 2 students

## Shen Po-yang proposes transportation policies; Taipei City says most are already being implemented

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:44:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160331.aspx
- anchor: #n2780568
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、台北市交通局、TPASS

Facts:
- 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

## 台灣女排強攻狂轟 亞運預賽直落3輕取吉爾吉斯

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:43:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609160330.aspx
- anchor: #n2780563
- Companies mentioned: 台灣女排、吉爾吉斯、泰國、蒙古

Facts:
- 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

## Malaysia's unity grows; East Malaysia seeks 1/3 of parliamentary seats to boost political leverage

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:41:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160329.aspx
- anchor: #n2780564
- Companies mentioned: 希望聯盟、砂拉越政黨聯盟、人民行動黨、巫統

Facts:
- 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

## Ursula von der Leyen: EU can no longer let trade deficit with China go unchecked and is prepared to use every tool

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:40:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160328.aspx
- anchor: #n2780565
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲聯盟執行委員會、歐洲議會、歐洲公司

Facts:
- 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

## Taiwan opens hospitality sector to foreign technical workers; Indonesia sees opportunities to work in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:26:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609160327.aspx
- anchor: #n2780561
- Companies mentioned: 台北晶华酒店

Facts:
- More than 60 hospitality businesses had applied to conduct domestic recruitment procedures as of the end of August
- Cumulative demand exceeds 600 workers

## Jeep trapped in riverbed; Kaohsiung Fire Department launches rescue operation to help 2 people escape

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:25:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609160326.aspx
- anchor: #n2780562
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府消防局、高雄市政府警察局六龜分局

Facts:
- 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

## Yilan young farmer accused of faking soybean planting to claim nearly NT$6 million in bonuses; 3 indicted

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:23:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609160325.aspx
- anchor: #n2780559
- Companies mentioned: 農糧署、宜蘭縣政府、農業部、宜蘭地方檢察署、中央社

Facts:
- Nearly NT$6 million in incentive payments
- Soybeans receive an incentive of NT$60,000 per hectare every six months
- 存活率須達8成

## 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: 2026-09-16T20:21:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609160324.aspx
- anchor: #n2780560
- Companies mentioned: 新北市警察局、汐止分局、東山派出所、TELEGRAM

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-09-16T20:19:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609160323.aspx
- anchor: #n2780558
- Companies mentioned: 鹿草農會

Facts:
- NT$15 million
- NT$32 million
- NT$21 million
- NT$33 million
- NT$19.5 million

## Labor groups say minimum-wage penalties are inconsistent; Ministry of Economic Affairs says it will review cumulative totals and calculation methods

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:13:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160322.aspx
- anchor: #n2780557
- 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

Facts:
- Monthly minimum wage is expected to top NT$30,000 next year
- This would mark Taiwan's 11th consecutive annual increase

## To curb etomidate abuse, 食藥署 adds 2 controlled-drug active pharmaceutical ingredients

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:10:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160321.aspx
- anchor: #n2780554
- Companies mentioned: 食藥署、衛生福利部、法務部

Facts:
- 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

## At the Summit Youth Basketball Tournament, Korean women's basketball star 李亨淑 returns to Taiwan as a coach after 10 years

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:05:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609160320.aspx
- anchor: #n2780555
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## Investors await 聯準會 decision as Asian stocks post mixed performance

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:04:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160319.aspx
- anchor: #n2780556
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 國發會: AI talent training reached 140,000 person-times last year; target is a cumulative 400,000 by 2028

- Published: 2026-09-16T20:00:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160318.aspx
- anchor: #n2780553
- Companies mentioned: 國發會、國科會、教育部、經濟部、勞動部、數發部、Talent Taiwan

Facts:
- AI talent training reached 140,000 person-times last year
- Target: cumulative training of 400,000 person-times by 2028

## Do people still need to learn English in the AI era? Debate reignites in China

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:59:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609160317.aspx
- anchor: #n2780490
- Companies mentioned: 英孚（English First）

Facts:
- In 2025, China ranked 86th in English proficiency among 123 countries
- 38th in 2020

## 華航 cargo performance strong; targets monthly revenue of NT$8 billion in the 4th quarter

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:59:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160316.aspx
- anchor: #n2780491
- Companies mentioned: 華航、天合聯盟

Facts:
- Cargo departing Taiwan accounts for about 30%
- 6成到7成是轉機貨運

## Teacher-appreciation short film names students' grades and shows shoulder-patting consolation; education union says it may cross the line

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:58:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160315.aspx
- anchor: #n2780492
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、全國教育產業總工會、中央社

Facts:
- Taipei, 16 —
- As of 6:30 p.m. today
- Convened on the 3rd and 4th of this month

## 華航客運載客率提高至8成 轉機客比率上升中

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:48:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160314.aspx
- anchor: #n2780429
- Companies mentioned: 華航、天合聯盟、台積電、波音、A350-1000、波音777-9

Facts:
- Passenger load factor rises to 82% to 85%
- 北美高達6成
- 歐洲也有5成
- About 15%

## 精華生醫 plans to list on the emerging stock market in mid-October; indicative underwriting price set at NT$52

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:44:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160313.aspx
- anchor: #n2780430
- Companies mentioned: 精華生醫、華陀扶元堂、東森得易購

Facts:
- Indicative underwriting price of NT$52 per share
- The top 2 customers now account for less than 50%

## Von der Leyen: EU should establish a NATO-like mechanism and hopes 加拿大 will become an associate member

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:37:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160312.aspx
- anchor: #n2780428
- Companies mentioned: 欧盟、北约、加拿大、英国、挪威、乌克兰、中国

Facts:
- Our trade deficit with China now reaches 1 billion euros a day

## Tainan Community College surveys Eastern grass owls at Shalun Farm, urges developers to avoid ecological hotspots

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:31:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160311.aspx
- anchor: #n2780425
- Companies mentioned: 台南社區大學、台積電

Facts:
- 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)

## Chang Chia-chun forms youth “Action Cloud”; campaign merchandise unveiled to raise small donations

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:30:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160310.aspx
- anchor: #n2780426
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、中華民國工商建設研究會、匹克

Facts:
- 6 campaign merchandise items

## 海軍艦艇相撞 印度召見巴基斯坦外交官提出抗議

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:29:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160309.aspx
- anchor: #n2780427
- 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

Facts:
- 印度政府 today summoned 巴基斯坦’s top diplomat in New Delhi

## Mentors on 大嘻哈時代3 reveal their selection criteria; Kumachan wants to find well-rounded people

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:25:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609160308.aspx
- anchor: #n2780346
- Companies mentioned: 大嘻哈時代3、中央社

Facts:
- 4 mentors

## Liu Chun-wei begins team practice; good news as fractured area no longer hurts

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:23:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609160307.aspx
- anchor: #n2780347
- Companies mentioned: 中華職棒、味全龍隊

Facts:
- The team estimates he will need 4 to 6 weeks of rest
- Played in 77 games this year
- Recorded 58 hits
- 打擊率2成82

## In State of the Union address, 歐盟 president proposes banning children under 13 from using social media

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160304.aspx
- anchor: #n2780350
- Companies mentioned: 歐盟、歐洲議會、Meta Platforms、臉書、Instagram、X、Elon Musk

Facts:
- Children under 13 using social media
- Those under 15 may not have personal accounts
- US$18 billion
- NT$572.8 billion

## Rescue diary records named released birds; Kinmen wildlife conservation association hopes to deepen connections

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160305.aspx
- anchor: #n2780349
- Companies mentioned: 金門野生動物救援暨保育協會、Facebook、義美生機、中央社

Facts:
- Starting October 1
- Through December 31

## 福壽 swung to a loss in the first half; 中聯油脂 incident had an impact of NT$210 million

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160306.aspx
- anchor: #n2780348
- Companies mentioned: 福壽、中聯油脂、洽富、泰山

Facts:
- 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

## Liu Chien-kuo presents governance vision; Su Chih-fen to serve as chief campaign adviser

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609160303.aspx
- anchor: #n2780421
- Companies mentioned: 日商三井

Facts:
- 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

## Foreign investors extend selling streak to 5 sessions, offloading NT$17.9 billion; trim active ETFs and steel stocks

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160302.aspx
- anchor: #n2780422
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## Taiwanese banquet cuisine served in Taoyuan Airport’s restricted area brings local flavors to the gateway

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160300.aspx
- anchor: #n2780424
- Companies mentioned: 桃園國際機場公司、昇恆昌、三立電視、中華文化總會

Facts:
- After obtaining operating rights for Terminal 2’s C area in 2018

## Golden Pin Design Award Best Design shortlist announced; awards ceremony in November

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609160301.aspx
- anchor: #n2780423
- 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

Facts:
- Among the 474 award-winning works bearing the mark
- 105 works vie for the top honor
- 6 proposals shortlisted
- 9 locations
- November 26

## Councillor says students are not getting enough to eat at lunch, calls on Lu Shiow-yen to experience it firsthand

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:17:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160299.aspx
- anchor: #n2780293
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨、台中市議會、台中市

Facts:
- 台中市國中小免費營養午餐上路逾2週
- Randomly select 7 days within 1 month

## 海保署攜手宏碁啟用海龜辨識平台 拍臉照助追蹤個體

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:13:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160298.aspx
- anchor: #n2780294
- Companies mentioned: 海保署、宏碁、宏碁基金會、宏碁智雲資訊

Facts:
- 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

## 吉力吉撈．鞏冠 calls to apologize; Dai Peifeng says the emotions at the time were understandable

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:13:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609160297.aspx
- anchor: #n2780295
- Companies mentioned: 吉力吉撈．鞏冠、味全龍、富邦悍將、林子昱、張政禹

## 台水 activates assets for green energy installations, expects NT$130 million in revenue-sharing income in 2026

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:12:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160296.aspx
- anchor: #n2780292
- Companies mentioned: 台水、國家住都中心

Facts:
- 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

## Taipei City’s cultural and creative industry support program takes 16 brands to 4 Tokyo retail channels

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:11:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160295.aspx
- anchor: #n2780288
- 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

Facts:
- 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
- 連續3年改採直接對接通路

## Fetal umbilical cord wrapped around neck; pregnant woman notices reduced fetal movement, seeks prompt care and safely delivers a baby boy

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:06:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160294.aspx
- anchor: #n2780289
- Companies mentioned: 国軍台中総医院

Facts:
- At 36 weeks pregnant

## Dismissing calls for coordinated action, Zuckerberg says AI labs can each ensure safety on their own

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:05:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609160293.aspx
- anchor: #n2780290
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Anthropic、OpenAI、xAI

Facts:
- Meta is putting “the vast majority” of its computing resources into creating products that meet users’ current needs

## 中國旅客銳減近6成 日本8月外國遊客年減逾30萬人

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:04:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160292.aspx
- anchor: #n2780291
- Companies mentioned: 日本政府觀光局、朝日電視台、JNTO

Facts:
- 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

## Guangzhou to legislate fines for people who play audio on phones while riding the subway or buses

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:02:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609160291.aspx
- anchor: #n2780285
- Companies mentioned: 廣州市人大常委會、南方網、21經濟網、中央社

Facts:
- Fines of up to 1,000 yuan
- NT$4,700
- A fine of 200 yuan
- NT$940

## Research firm: AI spending projected to rise 49.5% this year, reaching US$3.63 trillion in 2027

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:01:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160290.aspx
- anchor: #n2780286
- Companies mentioned: 顧能、Gartner

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-09-16T18:58:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160286.aspx
- anchor: #n2780220
- Companies mentioned: 世界經濟論壇（WEF）、朝日新聞、中央社

Facts:
- 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%

## Foreign fund outflows send the New Taiwan dollar lower after a volatile session, closing at 31.888

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:58:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160289.aspx
- anchor: #n2780287
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦準備理事會、Fed、台積電

Facts:
- Closed at 31.888
- Total trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets fell to US$1.951 billion
- 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

## 王毅見伊朗外長 盼美伊保持理性克制

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:57:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609160288.aspx
- anchor: #n2780218
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗、美国、中国、阿曼

Facts:
- BEIJING, the 16th

## 裕日車: Sales projected to remain flat next year; electric vehicle market outlook remains positive

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:56:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160287.aspx
- anchor: #n2780219
- Companies mentioned: 裕日車、NISSAN

Facts:
- Maintaining a level of around 13,000 vehicles
- Hopes external conditions will improve in 2027

## New Taipei clinic hepatitis C cluster: External investigation report due before year-end

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160284.aspx
- anchor: #n2780222
- Companies mentioned: 安泰淞鶴診所、衛福部、疾病管制署、世界衛生組織

Facts:
- 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

## Finance ministry: Foreign businesses can claim offshore costs and expenses without having them certified by Taiwan's overseas representative offices

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160285.aspx
- anchor: #n2780221
- Companies mentioned: 財政部、中央社

## Patient coughs until developing pneumonia, but no pathogen is found; Tri-Service General Hospital's rapid PCR test identifies Legionella

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:48:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160281.aspx
- anchor: #n2780156
- Companies mentioned: 三軍總醫院

Facts:
- 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

## Periodic review results for the 00919 and 00929 indices: Constituents unchanged

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160282.aspx
- anchor: #n2780284
- 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

Facts:
- Two new constituents added, including 台勝科 and 萬潤

## 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: 2026-09-16T18:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609160283.aspx
- anchor: #n2780283
- Companies mentioned: 鹿草農會

Facts:
- 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

## 楊大正 takes on filming in a virtual production studio, praises expanded creative possibilities as a boon

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:43:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609160280.aspx
- anchor: #n2780157
- Companies mentioned: 滅火器樂團、蛋堡Soft Lipa

Facts:
- 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

## 地方公職選舉在即 澎湖檢警調廉等全面啟動查賄

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:43:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160279.aspx
- anchor: #n2780154
- 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

Facts:
- 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.

## Citing strong overseas travel demand, CTBC Bank co-branded card targets issuance of up to 200,000 cards

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:42:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160278.aspx
- anchor: #n2780155
- Companies mentioned: 中信銀行、中國信託、萬豪、萬豪國際集團、LINE PAY、中油、uniopen

Facts:
- 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

## Typhoon Dujuan could form as early as tonight; forecast to make a sharp turn on the 20th and affect Japan's Kanto region

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:39:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160273.aspx
- anchor: #n2780153
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署

Facts:
- 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

## Huang Wei-chieh hopes to make the postseason roster; open to starting or relief role

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:38:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609160277.aspx
- anchor: #n2780149
- Companies mentioned: 味全龙队、富邦悍将队

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-09-16T18:37:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160276.aspx
- anchor: #n2780150
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、台鐵公司

Facts:
- Every 800 kilometers
- About 3 days

## 農業部, Taiwan Cooperative Bank and the lawyers' association promote sustainability education, sign memorandum

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:35:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160275.aspx
- anchor: #n2780151
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、合作金庫銀行、全國律師聯合會

Facts:
- Starting in ROC year 116

## Taipei City land-use ordinance amendment passes preliminary review; distance between buildings and neighboring structures to be changed to 6 meters

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:35:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160274.aspx
- anchor: #n2780152
- Companies mentioned: 台北市議會、都發局、國民黨、李明賢

Facts:
- 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)

## 瘋家變裝皇后、百合花齊聚 a-We之夜19日文化空總登場

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:32:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609160272.aspx
- anchor: #n2780142
- 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

Facts:
- 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.

## Taitung’s Donghe pomelo judging: farmer Tseng Hung-chiu wins gold.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:32:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160271.aspx
- anchor: #n2780143
- Companies mentioned: 東河鄉農會、農業部台東區農業改良場

Facts:
- A total of 12 farmers took part.
- They can be stored for up to 1 to 2 months.

## AirAsia reportedly faces financial woes as Malaysia discusses contingency plans with competitors to take over routes.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:31:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160270.aspx
- anchor: #n2780144
- 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

Facts:
- 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.

## Taking cues from joint forest management, 龍谷大學 plans to offer a Taiwan satoyama internship course.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:30:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160269.aspx
- anchor: #n2780145
- Companies mentioned: 龍谷大學、林業及自然保育署、賽夏蓬萊部落

Facts:
- 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.

## Charity groups donate microinsurance to disadvantaged families, benefiting more than 24,000 people in Miaoli County.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:28:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160268.aspx
- anchor: #n2780146
- 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

Facts:
- 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.

## 台水: Water prices and inflation linkage mechanism under study, to be implemented at an appropriate time.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160267.aspx
- anchor: #n2780147
- Companies mentioned: 台水、中油、台電

Facts:
- 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.

## 陸軍 conducts M1A2T tank loading drill to assess heavy equipment transport capacity.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609160266.aspx
- anchor: #n2780148
- 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

Facts:
- 108 M1A2T tanks.
- NT$40.52415 billion.

## Kaohsiung’s September arts lineup features an international film festival, immersive exhibitions and contemporary art.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:21:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160264.aspx
- anchor: #n2780137
- 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

Facts:
- 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.

## Reconstruction after the 0918 earthquake: Hualien’s Yuchang Bridge opens to traffic, while Luntian Bridge is expected to be completed in October.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160265.aspx
- anchor: #n2780141
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮縣政府、行政院公共工程委員會

Facts:
- 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.

## 台電’s Matsu district office launches outreach to promote electricity safety among disadvantaged groups.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:19:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160263.aspx
- anchor: #n2780138
- Companies mentioned: 台電、台灣電力公司

Facts:
- It has promoted social assistance for more than 20 years.

## 金馬影展 announces opening and closing films; Fukushi Sota and Keung To to visit Taiwan.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:18:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609160262.aspx
- anchor: #n2780139
- Companies mentioned: MIRROR、金馬影展

Facts:
- A tragic romance set in the 60s.
- More than a month of filming.

## Surging crude oil prices push Japan’s August trade deficit above 1.1 trillion yen.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:17:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160261.aspx
- anchor: #n2780140
- Companies mentioned: 日本財務省、共同社、荷莫茲海峽

Facts:
- 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%.

## 華航 marks 15 years in 天合聯盟 and will codeshare with 維珍大西洋航空.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:14:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160249.aspx
- anchor: #n2780136
- 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

Facts:
- 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.

## After a waste explosion in an open area in Tainan, city government offers compensation for damaged vehicles.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:13:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160248.aspx
- anchor: #n2780133
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府、台南市政府交通局、安南區公所

Facts:
- 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.

## ASEAN Briefing, Sept. 16, 2026.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:09:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609163003.aspx
- anchor: #n2780132
- 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

Facts:
- 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.

## Airbus delivers first passenger jet from its second assembly line in China.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:08:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609160247.aspx
- anchor: #n2780134
- Companies mentioned: 空中巴士、中國東方航空

Facts:
- 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.

## 中華郵政 creates a new mountain check-in landmark at Taiwan’s highest-altitude post office and ATM.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:08:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160246.aspx
- anchor: #n2780135
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政、福壽山農場

Facts:
- An elevation of 2,240 meters.
- An elevation of 2,201 meters.

## 德國議員：若烏克蘭戰敗將助長中國侵略 台灣須備戰

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:07:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609160245.aspx
- anchor: #n2780127
- 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

Facts:
- 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.

## 台開 to suspend operations at Kinmen Golden Lion Cinema and other sites; county government says unauthorized closure constitutes a material breach.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:05:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160244.aspx
- anchor: #n2780128
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## Labor calls for minimum wage increase of more than 5%; Lin Po-feng says around 3% would be more reasonable.

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:02:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160243.aspx
- anchor: #n2780129
- Companies mentioned: 三三會、全國產業總工會、行政院、中央銀行

Facts:
- 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.

## 暨大附中師生研發智慧紓壓筆 寫字也能測心跳

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160242.aspx
- anchor: #n2780130
- Companies mentioned: 暨大附中、國立暨南國際大學、中臺科技大學

Facts:
- 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

## Health Coins to launch in October，with points available for purchases from 5 major categories of businesses

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:00:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160240.aspx
- anchor: #n2780122
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部、國健署、運動部

Facts:
- 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

## Draft social worker management system sparks controversy，Health Minister Shih Chung-liang proposes 4 reforms，including better compensation

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:00:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160239.aspx
- anchor: #n2780123
- Companies mentioned: 兒童福利聯盟基金會、師大研究團隊

Facts:
- 2 years in prison
- 4 strategic directions

## The 3 Hualien County governor candidates clash over policy platforms，focusing on social welfare，transportation and education

- Published: 2026-09-16T18:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160241.aspx
- anchor: #n2780131
- Companies mentioned: 魏嘉賢、張峻、游淑貞、國民黨

Facts:
- 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

## A son kills his father in a family tragedy in Chiayi；prosecutors seek detention of suspect

- Published: 2026-09-16T17:59:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609160238.aspx
- anchor: #n2780124
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義縣、嘉義地檢署、嘉義地方法院、中央社、水上分局

Facts:
- 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

## Why doesn't Singapore have traffic jams？ A car ownership certificate costs more than 4 cars

- Published: 2026-09-16T17:59:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/newsworld/article/20260916n004/
- anchor: #n2780059
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 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

## Taipei Metro security guard confronts passenger over eating violation and receives obscene gesture；北捷：Police notified and complaint filed

- Published: 2026-09-16T17:56:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160237.aspx
- anchor: #n2780125
- Companies mentioned: 北捷、台北捷運公司

Facts:
- A fine of between NT$1,500 and NT$7,500

## Over alleged assistance in 張俊傑's flight，Taipei District Court orders 陳厚彰 detained and held incommunicado

- Published: 2026-09-16T17:56:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609160235.aspx
- anchor: #n2780060
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## Lai Ching-te named chair of Liu Chien-kuo's campaign headquarters，calls for unity and a clean sweep in Yunlin

- Published: 2026-09-16T17:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609160236.aspx
- anchor: #n2780126
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、台大醫院

Facts:
- 5-term legislator

## Japan's opposition bloc splits；former Constitutional Democratic Party lawmakers to form new party

- Published: 2026-09-16T17:53:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160234.aspx
- anchor: #n2780061
- Companies mentioned: 中道改革聯合、立憲民主黨、公明黨、民主改革之會

## Stroke survivor unable to eat；home swallowing exercises help remove feeding tube and enjoy food again

- Published: 2026-09-16T17:52:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160233.aspx
- anchor: #n2779999
- 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

Facts:
- A 73-year-old patient surnamed Lai
- In February this year
- In June this year
- July this year

## Are KMT county and city mayoral election prospects good or bad？ Cheng Li-wun reveals the “biggest problem”：watch out for the DPP's big move

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:54:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165105
- anchor: #n2780493

KMT Chair Zheng Liwen said the 2026 county and city mayoral elections are shaping up to be relatively low-key，with turnout potentially low and young voters in particular not participating enough. She warned the party not to underestimate its opponents，urged a full mobilization，and cautioned that the DPP could make a move in the final week to affect the race.

## Will Taiwan and Hong Kong reach a “golden cross” in population trends？ Hong Kong encourages births：NT$120,000 for a second child

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:47:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165148
- anchor: #n2780494

The Hong Kong government announced in its 2026 policy address a subsidy equivalent to 120,000 yen for the birth of a second child. It will also introduce tax incentives and housing support to address the declining birthrate, and aims to reach a population of 10 million over the long term.

## Beijing Watch》Xiangshan Forum opens！Dong Jun notably omits Taiwan in speech；Cui Tiankai warns on the sidelines：“Resolve the Taiwan Strait issue once and for all”

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:46:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11164983
- anchor: #n2780495

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun notably did not mention Taiwan in his speech at the Xiangshan Forum，striking a moderate tone；but former ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai warned on the sidelines of “resolving the Taiwan issue once and for all”，showing Beijing's two-track strategy of “soft official rhetoric，hardline voices outside government”. Japan's official absence and changes to the U.S. delegation highlight geopolitical tensions.

## Symphony brings the spirit of the Martial Sage to life in “The Legend of the Martial Sage Guan Gong”，coming to Xinzhuang Arts Center in October

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165118
- anchor: #n2780496
- Companies mentioned: 南台灣交響樂團、新莊文化藝術中心

南台灣交響樂團 will present its original musical “The Legend of the Martial Sage Guan Gong” at 新莊文化藝術中心 on October 17，2026，blending symphonic music，Yu opera and multimedia technology to showcase cross-disciplinary artistic innovation and promote cultural exchange between northern and southern Taiwan.

## The more AI giants spend，the more Taiwan benefits！謝金河 reveals the next key to stock picking：“This type of company” has the biggest opportunities

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:35:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165141
- anchor: #n2780497
- Companies mentioned: Amazon、Google Cloud、Microsoft、Meta、Oracle、Alibaba、Tencent、Baidu、TSMC、ASE Holding、Powertech Technology、King Yuan Electronics、UMC、Delta Electronics、Zhending KY、Grace Semiconductor、Foxconn、Quanta Computer、Lite-On Technology、Nanya Technology

As U.S. AI companies invest vast sums to build computing power, Taiwanese supply-chain companies are benefiting. 謝金河 said companies expanding capital expenditures deserve attention.

## Center opens to address foul-smelling water in urban drainage channels：Changhua County's Hemei Township wastewater resource recovery center begins operation

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:35:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165140
- anchor: #n2780498

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## Retirement brings a windfall！People born under these “3 zodiac signs” grow wealthier in later life，with stable fortunes and an easier life as they age

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11164526
- anchor: #n2780499
- Companies mentioned: 搜狐網

People born under the Ox，Rat and Pig signs prioritize financial stability and long-term planning，and are better off financially in later life，enjoying a more comfortable retirement. This analysis is based on a horoscope column from 搜狐網 and reflects the influence of personality and financial habits on quality of life in old age.

## Tomorrow's weather／The good weather is gone！Rain to hit all of Taiwan for 4 straight days；when the heaviest rain will fall，plus the weekly forecast

- Published: 2026-09-16T19:29:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11164784
- anchor: #n2780500

A tropical depression developed into Typhoon No. 23, “Dujuan,” and is making a wide loop south of Japan. It will not directly affect Taiwan, but rain will intensify in northern Taiwan and Yilan.