Riding the AI factory expansion and public construction investment boom, Germany’s Kärcher marks 30 years in Taiwan with further investment as its largest flagship center in Taiwan opens in Neihu
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German cleaning equipment maker Kärcher opened Taiwan’s largest flagship center in Neihu, Taipei, to mark 30 years in Taiwan. Against a backdrop of expanding AI and semiconductor factories and increased public investment, it aims to further expand into the commercial and household cleaning markets.
DeepSeek V4.1 just launched; core engineer laments, “Talent is buried in yesterday,” and predicts AI will surpass him within 1 year
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DeepSeek engineer Liu Shengyu predicted that AI would surpass his own ability to develop operators within 1 year. He declared the end of the hand-coded era and suggested that developers’ roles would change.
Sinphar earnings briefing》Investing NT$700 million to expand its Yilan plant! Japanese cancer drug OEM orders enter delivery phase; talks continue on sterile formulations and licensing of drugs for the three highs
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Sinphar is investing 700 million yen to expand its Yilan plant and build an automated logistics center. OEM cancer drug shipments for a Japanese company have begun in earnest, while technology partnerships for sterile pharmaceuticals and drugs for the three major chronic conditions are also under negotiation. The company is accelerating its expansion into Asian supply chains.
Sinphar earnings briefing》First-half gross margin climbs to 45.4%! Aiming for approval of 4 drugs in 2027; launching 14 more functional food and medical aesthetics products
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Sinphar’s revenue for the first 8 months of 2026 rose 5.83% year over year, while its gross margin climbed to 45.4%. The company plans to launch 4 new drugs and 14 new functional food and medical aesthetics products in 2027, bolstering its presence across three major product lines.
Does Yemen’s civil war affect more than crude oil shipments? Houthis acknowledge shooting down Saudi F-15, deny surprise attack on Islam’s holy site of Mecca
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Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15, while an alert over a drone attack on Mecca heightened tensions. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East have pushed oil prices above $100.
Is Chiang Wan-an’s reelection in jeopardy? Chen Feng-hsin identifies the biggest concern: supporters may not vote
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is seeking reelection. Veteran media figure Chen Feng-hsin says the biggest risk is that supporters may stay home because they believe the race is secure, rather than attacks from opponents.
Breaking through the AI memory wall! Micron unveils the world’s first 512GB DDR5 server module, with capacity of up to 12TB per machine and mass production slated for the second half of 2027
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Micron announced the world’s first 512GB DDR5 server memory. It is designed to eliminate memory bottlenecks in AI workloads, with mass production planned for the second half of 2027.
Physical AI deployment held back by data and implementation! Intel rolls out Physical AI Studio and OpenVINO to help robots go live
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Intel announced Physical AI Studio and OpenVINO Physical AI to support data collection and deployment, two challenges in robot development. The tools are intended to accelerate the practical application of AI models.
Chang Chun-chieh, aide to Kao Chin Su-mei, flees while on bail; Coast Guard offers a million-dollar reward and establishes 24-hour intelligence links with prosecutors and police
Intel unveils its Edge AI strategy! Beyond the GPU race, Core Ultra Series 3 beats Jetson Orin, delivering up to 2.5 times the edge AI performance while targeting lower TCO
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Intel has unveiled a new edge AI strategy, with Core Ultra Series processors outperforming NVIDIA Jetson across multiple AI workloads by up to 2.5 times. The company is emphasizing heterogeneous computing and lower TCO to move AI from models to real-world deployment.
Home renovation subsidies take center stage in questioning; Hou You-yi: one-stop service to streamline procedures and serve the public
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New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi announced several measures to improve residents’ lives during a general questioning session on municipal affairs. They include a one-stop service for home renovation subsidies, license renewal services for seniors in remote areas and shade facilities for pedestrians. The measures strengthen coordination across departments to improve residents’ quality of life.
Could soaring U.S. Treasury yields actually be a boon? Analyst reveals the “irresistible” draw for global funds: returns so high they affect Taiwan stocks
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U.S. Treasury yields have topped 5%, prompting a shift of funds from AI investments to bonds. Institutional investors in Norway and Japan are affected, and signs of capital outflows have also emerged in Taiwan’s stock market.
Is an “invisible strategic alliance” among the U.S., Japan and Taiwan taking shape? Chang Ya-chung warns Taiwan may pay the ultimate price
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Chang Ya-chung, president of the Sun Yat-sen School, said at the Xiangshan Forum that an “invisible strategic alliance” among the U.S., Japan and Taiwan is taking shape. Taiwan could bear the ultimate cost in a regional conflict, he said, urging attention to strategic risks and cross-strait dialogue.
A child in Tamsui who had only canned food to eat smiles at last over a meal! CTBC’s “Dream Taiwan” helps 35 centers across Taiwan transform the lives of disadvantaged children
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The CTBC Charity Foundation has established a “Dream Taiwan” child and youth support center in Denggong Community, New Taipei City, providing meals and a range of activities for disadvantaged children to help transform their growing-up environment. The initiative has helped nearly 1.53 million people to date, demonstrating a sustained commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Reports of parrots flying away surge 2 times! Animal protection office urgently calls for identification registration to help lost pet birds get home safely
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The New Taipei City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office said reports of parrots flying away have increased 2 times compared with last year. It is promoting registration for exotic pets and offering incentives, while urging owners to fulfill their lifelong responsibility to care for them.
With Carney and Trump at odds, EU makes a bombshell proposal: Canada could become its first “associate member”
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The EU announced a plan to invite Canada to become its first “associate member.” The move aims to counter the United States and China and ease tensions in North America, but legal frameworks and consensus among member states remain challenges.
Aiming for the Mid-Autumn Festival and Double Ten holiday shopping season! “Good Market Hsinchu” double-value vouchers launch on 9/19
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The Hsinchu City Government launched “Good Market Hsinchu” double-value vouchers on September 19. Residents can bring reusable items when shopping to get NT$200 worth of value for NT$100, supporting traditional markets and promoting environmental protection while delivering direct benefits to local vendors.
“It’s not ‘distillation’; it’s theft.” Bessent blasts China’s AI, says the U.S. should fight back with this move
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent criticized China’s imitation of U.S. AI technology as “theft” and called for U.S.-led open-source AI development. The strategic response needed to maintain international competitiveness is now in question.
The Hsinchu City Government has announced the completion of renovation work at the municipal baseball stadium, resolving structural safety issues. The venue will reopen with a baseball exhibition game. The move is crucial to public safety and the city’s development.
Kaohsiung LRT becomes a “school bus for a new era”! Student commutes topped 1.9 million trips in the first 8 months, up 13% year over year
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With the Kaohsiung LRT linking several schools, student commutes reached 1.9 million trips, up 13% year over year. It has become an important part of students’ daily journeys to school and has been dubbed a “school bus for a new era.”
Why insist on building a wafer fab from scratch? Musk reveals the reason: “It has to do with Taiwan”; not building one would mean failure
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pushing ahead with plans to build the company’s giant wafer fab, “Terafab,” to address risks to semiconductor supplies from Taiwan. The aim is to prepare for geopolitical risks and establish the mass-production capacity needed to expand AI, with Intel as a technology partner.
Another pedestrian safety nightmare! Singaporean woman critically injured after being run over by a Kuo-Kuang bus; expert says one driver action caused the crash: “The driver wasn’t looking at all”
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A 国光客運 bus struck a 68-year-old Singaporean woman while turning right in Taichung, leaving her seriously injured. Experts pointed to perfunctory “point-and-call” checks and drivers’ limited visibility. Concerns are mounting over pedestrian safety and driver training in Taiwan.
Dun & Bradstreet Elite Awards announced; more than half of winning companies are “new faces,” demonstrating Taiwan’s resilience
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Dun & Bradstreet announced the 13th Taiwan SME Elite Awards, with 1053 companies winning. Of these, 55% were first-time winners, underscoring the resilience and innovation of Taiwan’s small and medium-sized businesses.
U.S.-Iran war burns through $38 billion: Could it really “wear down the U.S.”? A look at ammunition stockpiles and costs compared with past wars
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The six-month war between the United States and Iran has forced the U.S. to spend $38 billion on defense. Ammunition shortages and rising energy prices are having a serious impact on the economy.
“Tiger Auntie” Courage Island arrives at Kaohsiung’s Pier-2! 富邦悍將 Angels make a surprise appearance and debut a music video to encourage children to adventure bravely
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“Tiger Auntie and Friends: The Great Adventure on Courage Island” has opened at the Kaohsiung Pier-2 Art Center, combining cultural technology with emotional education. 富邦悍將 Angels have joined the project and debuted a music video, encouraging children to express their fears and explore courage. The exhibition also extends into a citywide treasure hunt, deepening parent-child interaction.
Delivery of the F-16V fighter jets purchased by Taiwan has been delayed, but the cause is the availability of tanker aircraft, not political factors. The new fighters will carry advanced radar and new missiles, and are expected to strengthen Taiwan’s military capabilities.
Dongshan red pomelos go global! Singapore debut before appearing on 5-star dining tables
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Dongshan red pomelos from Yilan are being exported to Singapore for the first time, with 8 metric tons shipped. A limited-edition menu created in partnership with 礁溪老爺酒店 combines a quality rating system with local produce, showcasing the international potential of Taiwanese agriculture.
Could the KMT’s version of the “Drone Act” scare manufacturers away? Hu Zhendong identifies its biggest flaw: high investment risk
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The Legislative Yuan passed the Kuomintang’s version of the drone regulation bill, but Hu Zhendong warned that budget uncertainty would dampen companies’ willingness to invest. The separation of responsibility for defense and economic affairs has also drawn criticism.
“Good Market Full Bamboo Vouchers” launch Sept. 19 as city government backs traditional markets and boosts spending
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The Hsinchu City Government has launched the “Good Market Full Bamboo Voucher,” offering 200 yuan worth of vouchers for 100 yuan starting Sept. 19 to encourage residents to shop at traditional markets, support local vendors and agricultural and fishery products, and boost the local economy.
Taiwan Experimental School unveils new direction for education in 2027: With AI taking answers away, where should education go? VIS has a new answer
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In the AI era, education in Taiwan is shifting from “finding answers” to “identifying problems and conducting research.” Taiwan Experimental High School, set to open in 2027, and VIS, which has practiced PBL for seven years, are leading the way.
CTBC Financial Holding leads the way with Taiwan’s first methodology for assessing nature-related financial risks, releases its Nature Capital Governance and Zero Deforestation Policy, and builds a nature capital governance platform
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CTBC Financial Holding has released Taiwan’s first nature-risk assessment methodology for the financial industry and introduced its Nature Capital Governance and Zero Deforestation Policy. The initiatives incorporate nature-related risks into financial decision-making and strengthen industry resilience.
Stamp-collecting campaign launches at 21 Taoyuan Sanjieye temples; 中壢興元宮 unveils century-old incense burner as it marks 126th anniversary
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The “2026 Taoyuan Sanjieye Culture Festival,” organized by 桃園市政府, runs through Oct. 17, with 中壢興元宮 marking its 126th anniversary. The festival showcases a century-old incense burner and the culture of Sanjieye worship, and features events including a technology-based interactive special exhibition and Hakka peace opera.
Short sentences need not mean jail, and fines can be paid in installments? Overcrowding at Taipei Prison revealed; are sex offenders eligible for alternative penalties?
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As Taiwan’s correctional facilities become overcrowded, the Ministry of Justice is promoting fines and community service as alternatives to short prison sentences. Serious crimes such as sex offenses are excluded, but the policy has also drawn criticism that it could encourage crime.
Memory production in the U.S.? Reuters says SK hynix may team up with Intel, but the South Korean government holds the “decisive vote”
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SK hynix is in talks with インテル about memory production in the United States. The South Korean government’s technology protection policy could prove to be the biggest obstacle.
New distribution center at Cianjhen Fishing Port seeks tenants! No management fees during 2-year trial operation; fishing association to begin vendor registration next week
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The new distribution center at Cianjhen Fishing Port will waive management fees during its 2-year trial operation. 高雄區漁會 will begin registering vendors and expand accommodation subsidies for foreign crew members to improve conditions across the fishing industry and strengthen food safety.
Hsinchu Baseball Stadium upgrade completed! Artificial turf installed to “improve safety”; city reveals plans for first game
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Artificial turf work at Hsinchu City Baseball Stadium has been completed, and officials announced that it meets safety standards. A tender for private-sector operations has begun, with the aim of holding games as soon as possible.
From Academia Sinica academicians to National Award for Arts recipients, Tunghai University’s newest Distinguished Alumni Song Xinwen and Jian Xueyi make an impact across fields
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Tunghai University announced 7 Distinguished Alumni for its 27th cohort, including Academia Sinica academician Song Xinwen and National Award for Arts recipient Jian Xueyi. The awards recognize cross-disciplinary achievements in academia, sustainability, architecture and public service, highlighting the far-reaching impact of education.
Keep Mid-Autumn barbecue under control: New Taipei opens 6 designated riverside areas and urges public to help protect the environment
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To meet demand for the Mid-Autumn Festival, the New Taipei City Government has opened 6 temporary barbecue areas and 6 fireworks areas. It urged the public to follow the rules on timing and environmental protection and help preserve the riverside environment.
U.S. retail sales beat expectations in August, rising 1.2% month over month; broad-based rebound strengthens case for Fed rate hikes
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U.S. retail sales rose 1.2% month over month in August, beating forecasts and posting their biggest increase in 5 months. Strong consumer spending is bolstering the Federal Reserve’s case for continuing rate hikes.
U.S. stocks in morning trading: Oil’s retreat eases inflation concerns; major indexes open higher ahead of Fed decision
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U.S. stocks rose on the 16th as oil prices fell. Ahead of the FOMC’s rate decision, inflation concerns eased and investors became less cautious. The move suggests short-term stability in the market.
Winbond is acquiring 英飛凌’s NOR Flash business for NT$35.6 billion and reviving the Spansion brand. The move will strengthen its position in the global memory market and carries strategic significance.
Fed rate hike countdown! 高盛 reveals stock market pattern since 1988: S&P 500 could pull back
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高盛 analyzed data dating back to 1988 and said the S&P 500 falls in the short term after Fed rate hikes but recovers over the medium to long term. Investors may view the period after a rate hike as a buying opportunity.
〈Hong Teng Technology Day〉Lu Songqing: Material supply is the biggest bottleneck to optical communications development
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Foxconn Interconnect Technology Chairman Lu Songqing said a shortage of materials is the biggest factor holding back growth in optical communications. Fiber, lasers, chips and other components are in short supply, limiting the growth rate of the industry as a whole.
Yen gives way as Swiss franc and Swedish krona emerge as new favorites for carry-trade funding
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Expectations of rate hikes and government intervention in foreign-exchange markets have weakened the yen’s position as a funding currency for carry trades, while low-interest currencies such as the Swiss franc and Swedish krona have gained ground. The shift reflects a major change in global foreign-exchange strategies, with far-reaching implications for investors and market structure.
Bessent’s effort to rescue U.S. Treasuries hits a wall! Yields keep rising despite attempts to bring them down; Fed may refuse to clean up the mess
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U.S. Treasury yields are rising, and Treasury Secretary Bessent’s intervention has had little effect. The Fed continues to raise rates, highlighting policy tensions with fiscal authorities and raising concerns about financial market instability.
A September survey of fund managers by Merrill Lynch found that cash holdings rose to 3.9%, their highest level in half a year. Extreme optimism about semiconductors persists, but a sharp rise in bond yields has emerged as the biggest tail risk. Inflows into emerging-market stocks are accelerating.
〈Hong Teng Technology Day〉Lu Songqing: AI demand is strong and capacity is fully booked; optical communications products to ramp up further next year
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鴻騰精密 Chairman Lu Songqing said strong AI demand has filled production capacity, and optical communications products will ramp up next year. The technology roadmap is not yet settled, but the long-term direction is toward optics.
Retail investors chase cybersecurity stocks, but buy options while selling shares
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Retail investors have been buying large amounts of options amid a rebound in cybersecurity stocks while selling the underlying shares, indicating they are using leveraged derivatives to participate in the rally rather than holding for the long term. The trend reflects a split in market positioning; if it continues, spot-market buying may return.
National Science and Technology Council: Laws emphasize “human autonomy” to reduce AI risks; first-year target of training 140,000 AI professionals achieved
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Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council announced that it had met its first-year target of training 140,000 AI workers. It also said the AI Basic Act would strengthen risk management by emphasizing “human autonomy.” This marks a significant milestone in the government’s AI strategy.
Shin Kong Mitsukoshi anniversary sale kicks off Oct. 1, bringing Pokémon events nationwide; sales expected to top NT$19.4 billion
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Shin Kong Mitsukoshi’s 2026 anniversary sale begins Oct. 1. A nationwide event in collaboration with 宝可夢 will be held, with a sales target of 19.4 billion yen.