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The red papers affixed to utility poles in Taiwan are not merely talismans; they serve a variety of purposes, including advertising, prayers for children who cry at night, and talismans used in folk religion. They reflect the culture of Taiwan’s street corners and its historical background.
Companies mentioned：台湾電力公司
Among mainland Chinese dramas starring Zhang Ruoyun, Police Honor has the highest 豆瓣 rating, at 8.5, surpassing well-known works such as Joy of Life. This article reviews the 10 of Zhang Ruoyun’s representative works with the highest ratings for his acting, analyzing their character portrayals and audience response.
Companies mentioned：豆瓣
Dassault Systèmes is partnering with NVIDIA to advance next-generation AI factories. Virtual twin technology simulates thermal, power, network, and spatial configurations to accelerate the scaling of industrial AI. The companies also held an annual summit in Taiwan to showcase cross-industry applications.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、緯創資通
As leaders of AI companies advocate slowing development, CEO Jensen Huang argues that market mechanisms can ensure safety. The postponement of OpenAI’s IPO is thought to stem from a desire to avoid disclosing massive losses, drawing market attention.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、xAI、NVIDIA、Microsoft
Meta has launched Meta One subscriptions in Taiwan. Plans start at 49 yuan for a single app and 159 yuan for an AI bundle, offering 50 or more features. Core features will remain free. This is an important strategic move.
Meta has announced paid plans for creators and businesses in Taiwan through Meta One. The plans integrate AI customer support, Reels traffic-driving tools, and team management, with monthly subscriptions starting at 369 yen. The aim is to centralize companies’ social media operations.
As a US think tank recommends withdrawing from the First Island Chain, Lu Deyun, a former Ministry of National Defense inspector, says the United States will continue its involvement with Taiwan. He notes that strategic ambiguity will be maintained.
Italian Physical AI security company Exein raised $270 million, reaching a valuation of $1.7 billion and achieving unicorn status. It sees Taiwan as a base for its Asia-Pacific expansion and is accelerating development of an AI security foundation model using data from more than 2 billion devices.
Companies mentioned：Headline、Sofina、Goldman Sachs、European Investment Bank Group ETCI、KfW Capital、T.Capital、Balderton、HV Capital、Intrepid Growth Partners、33N Ventures、Lakestar、Supernova Invest、Blue Cloud Ventures、Geodesic Capital、J.P. Morgan
瑩碩生技 has exclusively licensed YS the rights to develop and sell 益利舒, a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, in South Korea. The deal gives it entry to a US$100 million market and will bring upfront and milestone payments, accelerating the international rollout of drugs in specialized dosage forms.
Companies mentioned：YS Life Science
The U.S. Federal Reserve is about to announce its interest rate decision, with markets expecting a rate hike. Veteran media figure Chen Fengxin analyzes three possible scenarios and their effects on stock and bond markets.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒、貝森特、歐洲央行
安葆 has begun construction of its second factory in Tainan, advancing a “prefabricate in Taiwan, assemble globally” model. The plant will produce more than 3,000 energy storage battery cabinets a year, addressing labor shortages and delivery efficiency challenges in global factory construction.
Original宏碁子会社の安圖斯と漢翔が提携し、AI算力を製造現場に導入。AIxWAREで3,000台以上の設備と接続済みで、中小スマート工廠市場を狙う。
Companies mentioned：宏碁、漢翔
The US FCC has introduced new rules restricting products made by Chinese companies at the component level in telecommunications equipment, but financial expert Ruan Muhua says the impact on Chinese optical communications stocks will be limited. He said the underlying value of ETF “00877” will remain intact.
Companies mentioned：中際旭創、新易盛、東山精密、天孚通信、源傑科技、Coherent、Lumentum
After a fact-finding visit to South Korea, the Taiwan People’s Party criticized the Democratic Progressive Party for failing to deliver on housing justice. Citing South Korea’s results in public housing and transport reform, it called on the Lai Ching-te government to put forward concrete improvements.
Controversy has flared again over Taiwan’s APEC participation name, “Chinese Taipei,” after Labor Minister Hung Shen-han recognized it as the official name. The issue has drawn responses from academia and politics, with ensuring equal dignity emerging as a key focus.
Su Chiao-hui, a candidate for New Taipei City mayor, has established the Tongji Friends Support Association, with influential members of Kiwanis International pledging their support. She emphasized policies for helping children and urban planning.
Mr.WISH has launched 2 limited-time drinks made with pomelos from Madou, Tainan. Adding Huangzhixiang oolong tea jelly, the drinks offer three layers of texture. The brand presents a modern take on a Mid-Autumn Festival tradition and brings a fresh approach to the B2C market.
KGI Bank marked the first anniversary of the Asian Asset Management Center in Kaohsiung, with assets under management for high-net-worth clients nearing NT$40 billion. By integrating banking, securities, and life insurance resources, it provides one-stop wealth management services and supports the government’s policy to promote an Asian asset management center.
Kaohsiung Bank posted after-tax net profit of 750 million yuan in the first half of 2026, marking double-digit growth of 25.88% year over year. Strengthening digital finance and wealth management drove the increase in earnings.
The Kaohsiung City Government signed an MOU with Agoda and held a seminar, joining forces with nearly 100 accommodation providers to strengthen booking management and consumer protection and enhance the city’s international tourism image.
Companies mentioned：Agoda
Amodei, Altman, Musk, and others have called for slowing AI development over concerns about its risks, while Trump and CEO Jensen Huang counter that “regulation is a scam.” The two camps are clashing amid the US-China AI race.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI、SpaceX、輝達、Salesforce
Markets are pricing in nearly a 90% chance of a Fed rate hike, but if Chairman Warsh decides to hold rates steady, stocks could fall and the Fed could lose credibility. It would be a test of the central bank’s independence.
Companies mentioned：高盛、渣打銀行、モルガン・スタンレー
The yield on US 10-year Treasury bonds has topped 5% for the first time since 2007. Prolonged high interest rates pose serious risks to corporate refinancing and the housing market.
Companies mentioned：Cresset Capital、道明証券、Global X ETFs
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates to their highest level in 31 years, symbolizing the end of the ultra-low-rate era. The move is part of policy normalization against a backdrop of inflation and wage growth, drawing market attention.
Companies mentioned：Monex Group、Swiss Private Bank (UBP)、Nomura Research Institute、Lombard Odier
Microsoft AI chief executive Suleyman has warned against including descriptions of AI consciousness or emotions in Anthropic’s Claude. Citing the risk of losing control, he has called for such material to be removed from training data.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI、Hugging Face
South Korean stocks lost $200.4 billion in market capitalization in 1 month, driven by declines among major semiconductor companies and geopolitical risks. This is affecting investor sentiment and Asian markets.
Companies mentioned：サムスン電子、SKハイニクス、キウム証券
Apple is reportedly developing AI servers equipped with M8 Ultra chips and is in talks with Nvidia about using its NVLink Fusion technology. If realized, this would be the first collaboration between the two in nearly 20 years and would mark Apple’s return to the server market, making it highly significant.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、The Information、Reuters
Rising US Treasury yields are putting pressure on stock markets, and major Wall Street institutions are warning of a 5% to 10% correction in US stocks.
Companies mentioned：Wells Fargo、Morgan Stanley、Bank of America
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Companies mentioned：Anthropic、聯合國、美國、中國、俄羅斯、日本
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Companies mentioned：班吉歐、加拿大蒙特婁大學、OpenAI、Hugging Face
European stocks rose ahead of the Fed’s interest-rate decision. Major indexes in London, Frankfurt, and Paris all closed higher.
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Companies mentioned：香港壹傳媒集團、美國國會及行政部門中國問題委員會（CECC）
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Companies mentioned：法新社、快速支援部隊、阿拉伯聯合大公國
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Companies mentioned：蘋果、輝達
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Companies mentioned：民進黨、國際民主及選舉協助研究所（IDEA）、Freedom House
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Companies mentioned：Heho健康