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Chiang Wan-an to campaign for Ko Chih-en in Kaohsiung on the 19th; Shen Po-yang heads south to join Lai Jui-lung Published 2026-09-17 17:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 19日將赴高雄為國民黨高雄市長參選人柯志恩站台 The 25th Outstanding Real Estate Brokerage Award role model ceremony Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨
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Councilor calls for showers at riverside scenic restrooms; Taipei's Hydraulic Engineering Office to consider proposal Published 2026-09-17 17:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：民進黨、台北市議會、台北市工務局、台北市水利工程處、體育局
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AI computing and power as twin growth engines; 宏致 expects AI revenue to double again next year Published 2026-09-17 17:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Revenue from AI-related products grew 2 times compared with last year AI-related products accounted for just 4% of revenue in 2024 Rising to 10% in 2025 Reaching 14% in the 1st quarter of this year 20% in the 2nd quarter Estimated to climb to 30% by the 4th quarter Around 10 connectors are supplied for each board The number of connectors supplied per board increased to 25 to 30 BE plans to double its power supply target to more than 3.5GW next year 宏致 revenue for the first 8 months of this year totaled NT$8.423 billion Up 17.16% year over year First-half net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$308 million Up 1.65% year over year Earnings per share were NT$1.89 Companies mentioned：宏致、Bloom Energy、BE
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中研院 reveals ocean acidification crisis: squid predation declines, affecting ecosystems Published 2026-09-17 17:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The overall brain volume in the acidification group shrank by an average of 49% Optic lobe volume decreased by 52% Optic nerve bundles decrease even more, by 62% Companies mentioned：中研院、中央研究院細胞與個體生物學研究所、通訊生物學
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South China Morning Post: Representatives from 中際旭創, 小米, 寧德時代 and others may accompany Xi Jinping on his US visit Published 2026-09-17 17:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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China's 中際旭創 leads the global data center transceiver module market with a 27% share Companies mentioned：中際旭創、小米、寧德時代、中國銀行、谷歌、輝達、Meta、福特汽車、比亞迪
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Chinese investors plan to acquire Anglo American's nickel business; EU warns deal could affect competition Published 2026-09-17 17:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：英美资源集团、五矿资源集团、歐洲聯盟、歐洲聯盟執行委員會、中國國營企業
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Environmental groups say trees were cut down at 高雄果嶺自然公園; city government: 260 trees to be planted Published 2026-09-17 17:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 260 trees to be planted Original 園區增加約3.1萬噸滯洪量 Companies mentioned：高雄果嶺自然公園、森林城市協會、工務局、公園處
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Kaohsiung launches an AI-assisted question review system to help teachers improve test-setting and assessment quality Published 2026-09-17 17:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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高雄市教育局 launched its "AI-assisted question review system" today Companies mentioned：高雄市教育局、高雄師範大學、左營國小、福安國小
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嘉義縣 seeks design proposals for central library, aiming to create a "library in the forest" Published 2026-09-17 17:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 預計耗資新台幣13億元興建圖書館新總館 The site covers about 2.27 hectares Includes a 400-seat multipurpose hall Companies mentioned：嘉義縣、故宮南院
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Original 告五人小巨蛋2場秒殺宣布加唱 唱片公司喊大巨蛋見 Published 2026-09-17 17:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sets a record with 3 concerts at Taipei Arena Original 告五人「在這裡 @ century」6日加場演唱會 Tickets go on sale on the 20th Companies mentioned：告五人、唱片公司
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2026 InnoTech Expo opens, attracting 436 exhibitors to showcase more than a thousand innovative technologies Published 2026-09-17 17:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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436 exhibitors More than 1,100 innovative technologies 32 award-winning patent works 550 works entered Companies mentioned：Taison Group、WR Fibers、TOMARK、TECNALIA、IMPI
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Taiwan Railways to add 108 services over the Guangfu Day long weekend; bookings open 9/23 Published 2026-09-17 17:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 108 additional trains of various classes will run across the network Bookings open at 0:00 on Sept. 23 A total of 5 days, from Oct. 23 through Oct. 27 This year, Taiwan Retrocession Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Guningtou fall on Oct. 25 A limited 200 standing-room tickets will be sold Companies mentioned：台鐵公司
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A look at Takaichi’s new Cabinet by the numbers: oldest member is 70; 7 entering the Cabinet for the first time Published 2026-09-17 17:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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8 retained their posts 7 entering the Cabinet for the first time 3 returning to the Cabinet There are 2 women in the Cabinet Takaichi and the other 18 Cabinet members have an average age of 59.05 as of today The oldest are Foreign Minister Mogi and Hiroshi Nakatsuka, who also serves as minister in charge of regulatory reform; both are currently 70 The youngest is Onoda, 43 5 from the former Mogi faction 4 from the former Abe faction 2 from the former Moriyama faction The Aso faction, the former Kishida faction and the former Nikai faction each have 1 member There are 3 unaffiliated lawmakers Mogi: 12 terms Hosono: 10 terms Akazawa, Hanashi and Kinouchi: 8 terms each The member with the fewest terms is Hiroshi Nakatsuka, with 3 Companies mentioned：日本維新會、日本放送協會（NHK）、自民黨
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MOEA approves dismantling 2 coal-fired units at Taichung power plant; 台電 to begin work in October Published 2026-09-17 17:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The dismantling is expected to take 28 months 台中電廠 has invested NT$44.1 billion since 2017 Coal use reduced by 7.39 million tonnes Emissions will be reduced by more than 30,000 tons Air pollutant emissions cut by 80% Plans call for cutting coal use by a further 3 million metric tons annually starting in 2032 Companies mentioned：台電、台中電廠
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昱展新藥 wins patent approval in Malaysia, helping international licensing business Published 2026-09-17 17:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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ASEAN Finance Special Reports (300 articles total) The patent application number for the invention is PI2021003386 Companies mentioned：昱展新藥、馬來西亞智慧財產局（MYIPO）、美國FDA
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Near-zero-carbon building course opens at National Cheng Kung University to deepen professional talent development Published 2026-09-17 17:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Nearly 400 people enrolled in the value-added course program on near-zero-carbon buildings In line with the national 2050 net-zero transition policy Companies mentioned：国立成功大学、内政部、环境部
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Original 中國防長香山論壇致詞未提台灣 分析：為川習會營造氣氛 Published 2026-09-17 17:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 13th 北京香山論壇 About 2000 people attended About 20-minute keynote speech Companies mentioned：中國國防部、北京香山論壇、中國、美國、日本、共軍、北京清華大學戰略與安全研究中心、上海海峽兩岸研究會
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Taiwan dollar rises 0.7 cents to close at 31.881 Published 2026-09-17 17:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed at 31.881 Rose 0.7 cents Trading volume totaled US$1.067 billion Opened at 31.91 High: 31.866 Low of 31.958 Original
台灣新浪潮電影 to be screened in Czechia, reviving masters’ classic stories of local life Published 2026-09-17 17:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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台灣新浪潮電影 emerged during a period of rapid social transformation in Taiwan in the 1980s Preparations for this retrospective began in 2024 and took 2 years The curatorial partnership with 捷克國家電影資料館 resumes after 9 years Companies mentioned：台灣新浪潮電影、捷克國家電影資料館、Národní filmový archiv, NFA、國家電影及視聽文化中心、青梅竹馬、恐怖份子、童年往事、青少年哪吒、河流、小逃犯、神人之家、台北電影節、盧盈良、侯孝賢在布拉格、褚明仁
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National Heritage Day approaches; cultural heritage groups call for a mechanism to resolve disputes Published 2026-09-17 17:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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7 major cultural disaster zones Companies mentioned：行政院、文化部
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Hebe Tien’s 2-person team heads to Northern Europe to make a new album; she calls handling every detail a rare experience Published 2026-09-17 17:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Hebe Tien’s “Where Should I Go” will be released on digital platforms at midnight on the 24th Companies mentioned：中央社
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Chen Shu-fang wants to keep acting and not retire, actively promoting fundraising for 台東長者安樂園 Published 2026-09-17 17:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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台東長者安樂園 needs NT$500 million Companies mentioned：關懷演藝人員基金會、台東長者安樂園
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Campaign team staff hand out business cards at funeral, sparking controversy; Ko Chih-en’s camp apologizes Published 2026-09-17 17:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：國民黨、Threads、Facebook
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3/4 of candidates agree; Taitung County’s first-ever televised debate for the county chief election to be held Published 2026-09-17 16:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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3 candidates are willing to take part in the televised debate 4 candidates More than 2/3 of candidates agree Expected to be held on Nov. 18 Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、台東縣選委會、中央社
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Smog worsens household electricity burden; Malaysia and Indonesia coordinate on cross-border pollution Published 2026-09-17 16:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Malaysia has recently continued to be affected by cross-border haze, with pollution initially concentrated in Sarawak in East Malaysia. As wind direction and weather conditions shifted, air quality deteriorated markedly in many parts of West Malaysia。 Malaysia has 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide. As of noon today, 30 areas were at the yellow “unhealthy” level, including 28 in West Malaysia； Malaysia has 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide. As of noon today, 30 areas were at the yellow “unhealthy” level, including 28 in West Malaysia； another 31 areas were at the green “moderate” level， Malaysia has 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide. As of noon today, 30 areas were at the yellow “unhealthy” level, including 28 in West Malaysia； another 31 areas were at the green “moderate” level, with air quality good in only 7 areas nationwide。 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will continue implementing targeted subsidy policies. About 80% of household users currently consume no more than 600 units of electricity per month and have not been affected by this year’s electricity price adjustments resulting from rising fuel costs； Companies mentioned：國家能源公司（TNB）
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TUCSON invests NT$1.5 billion to expand production in Kunshan, taking on spillover orders for AI and HDI Published 2026-09-17 16:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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500,000 sheets per month 2.4 million meters of bonding sheets Annual growth reached 53.6% Original 季增3成以上 Covers about 50 to 55 mu Companies mentioned：騰輝電子-KY
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Original 立法院：115年總預算今天已送出 Published 2026-09-17 16:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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115 fiscal year general budget Original 立法院8月14日完成115年度總預算三讀 Original 立法院長韓國瑜於8月26日主持朝野協商 Companies mentioned：立法院
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Original 金音17更名特別貢獻獎 羊駝小姐6項入圍成大贏家 Published 2026-09-17 16:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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17th Golden Indie Music Awards A total of 4242 works were submitted this year 羊駝小姐 received 6 nominations 落日飛車’s “QUIT QUIETLY” also received 5 nominations The 17th Golden Indie Music Awards ceremony will be held on Oct. 31 at 台北流行音樂中心 Companies mentioned：Blue Note Taipei、羊駝小姐、落日飛車、宇宙人樂團、台北流行音樂中心
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U.S. removes Venezuela from list of countries failing to fight drugs, first time in more than 20 years Published 2026-09-17 16:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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First time in more than 20 years Companies mentioned：委内瑞拉、哥伦比亚、阿拉瓜火车、马杜洛、罗德里格斯、艾思普雷雅
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Accused of drugging and killing ex-girlfriend; wife sentenced to 2 life terms; Chang Shu-yuan denies all charges at appeal Published 2026-09-17 16:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sentenced to 2 life sentences In ROC year 109 Feb. 18, ROC year 106 March 30, ROC year 110 Died on April 25 of the same year Detention expires on Oct. 5 Court hearing to resume on Oct. 29 Companies mentioned：中央社、台北市、新北市
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Original 立委高金素梅助理張俊傑潛逃案 竹聯幫陳威達主動投案 Published 2026-09-17 16:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Prosecutors indict 高金素梅, 張俊傑 and 24 others on corruption and other charges Prosecutors seek sentences of at least 12 years and 6 months for one of the 2 defendants and at least 16 years for the other 張俊傑 was released on bail of NT$10 million after being transferred to court Companies mentioned：高金素梅、張俊傑、竹聯幫、陳威達、台北地檢署、北院、刑事局、新北市警察局新店分局
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Arts in the Neighborhood launches 9/19, touring 10 Tainan districts Published 2026-09-17 16:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Arts in the Neighborhood enters its 16th year A cumulative 407 performances Attracted nearly 300,000 visits Will bring 10 outdoor performances Companies mentioned：無獨有偶工作室劇團、馬戲之門、自然而然劇團、身聲跨劇場、明華園黃字戲劇團、清華閣周祐名掌中劇團、古都木偶戲劇團、如果兒童劇團、秀琴歌劇團、台灣豫劇團
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Mother's ketamine use exposed children to drug smoke; Qiaotou court sentences her to 10 months Published 2026-09-17 16:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sentenced to 10 months in prison In 113 Companies mentioned：高雄市政府社會局、橋頭地方法院
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“Sweat for Rewards” launches limited-time bonus offer; meet the requirements for a chance to receive 500 sports coins Published 2026-09-17 16:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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500 sports coins A limited 50,000 sets of 500 sports coins Complete 9 or more weeks to receive a gold digital certificate of completion The 14-week “Sweat for Rewards” campaign Uploaded records have reached the 3 million limit Companies mentioned：運動部、Facebook
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Hualien black bear caught after entering chicken coop for a second time; will be kept for life if it reoffends after release Published 2026-09-17 16:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The adult male bear is about 12 years old The black bear weighs only 68 kilograms Gained more than 30 kilograms Companies mentioned：林業保育署、東部野生動物救傷中心、中央社
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Accident during renovation of bank's exterior wall in Taichung's West District; worker buried under debris, unconscious and rushed to hospital for emergency treatment Published 2026-09-17 16:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 2 meters of earth, rocks and other debris Authorities received a report at 2:3 p.m. today Companies mentioned：台中西區某銀行、中國醫藥大學附設醫院
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Public works face a wave of completions in Q4; 國發會 strives for a 95% full-year implementation rate Published 2026-09-17 16:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Striving for a full-year budget implementation rate of over 95% for public works projects Cumulative spending on public works projects totaled NT$413.6 billion The budget implementation rate reached 51.33% Full-year economic growth is expected to reach 11.05% Companies mentioned：國發會、原民會、國科會、台大醫院、台中榮總、國軍台中總醫院、沙崙綠能科學城、新北市、桃園國際機場、台中電廠、行政院
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Koushe Bridge, a key route linking Sandimen and 高樹鄉 in Pingtung, to be rebuilt by 2028 Published 2026-09-17 16:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The central government swiftly approved NT$247.2 million in funding Central government subsidy of NT$222.48 million The county government will contribute NT$24.72 million The existing Koushe Bridge is about 150 meters long Clear width of about 7.7 meters The new bridge will be 152 meters long The bridge deck will be widened to 12 meters Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府、行政院、經濟部水利署、三地門鄉、高樹鄉
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OpenAI reveals 6 cases of AI going off track, introduces new system for regular public reports Published 2026-09-17 16:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Reports on 6 instances of abnormal or concerning behavior by AI models observed over the past six months The most serious case involved 2 OpenAI models Over the coming months to years Companies mentioned：OpenAI
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GCTF holds energy resilience workshop; participants from 28 countries across government, industry and academia attend Published 2026-09-17 16:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Government officials, energy experts, industry leaders and academic representatives from 28 countries attended Companies mentioned：GCTF、外交部、環境部、澳洲、美國、日本、加拿大、英國
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新光三越 aims for NT$100 billion in revenue, expands into hub economy to grow its market Published 2026-09-17 16:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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NT$100 billion target Growth of about 28% Up 3.1% year on year About 530 brands adjusted About 95% of the level in the same period of 2024 Companies mentioned：新光三越、台北車站商場
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新光三越's Taipei Main Station mall to begin renovation in Q4, with first phase opening in the first half of next year Published 2026-09-17 16:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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微風's Taipei Main Station mall generated about NT$2.9 billion in revenue last year Companies mentioned：新光三越、微風、新光人壽
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Fed raises rates by 1 notch; markets eye latest U.S. economic data, Japanese stocks close higher Published 2026-09-17 16:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Japan's benchmark Nikkei index gained 213.25 points Closed at 64136.25 points The TOPIX gained 32.47 points Closed at 4094.19 points Companies mentioned：美國聯邦準備理事會、Fed
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Kaohsiung police sergeant mocked by subordinate as “incompetent”; loses appeal seeking NT$1 million in damages Published 2026-09-17 16:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sought NT$1 million in damages for emotional distress Companies mentioned：高雄市政府警察局、高雄地檢署、高雄地院
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央廣 and Taipei National University of the Arts sign cooperation letter of intent to boost international broadcasting influence Published 2026-09-17 16:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Aims to hold 100 lectures at universities and colleges across Taiwan The Asian Games delegation includes 100 alumni or current students An international broadcasting role that delivers content in 18 languages to the world Companies mentioned：央廣、台北市立大學、中華電信
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Chiayi City to bring creative ideas inspired by 小熊維尼 to 2026光織影舞, opening on Mid-Autumn night Published 2026-09-17 16:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Will open on the 25th, Mid-Autumn night The 2026光織影舞 light art exhibition will run from the 25th to October 11 at Beixianghu Park 微笑市集 will open from 4 p.m. The exhibition area will host 4 scheduled light shows daily from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 4 scheduled light shows daily Companies mentioned：小熊維尼、嘉義市政府、微笑市集、嘉市好旅行、2026光織影舞
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Eighth person suspected of helping 張俊傑 evade bail arrested; allegedly provided vehicle for escape Published 2026-09-17 16:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Released on NT$10 million bail The eighth accomplice or person suspected of providing assistance Companies mentioned：高金素梅、張俊傑、台北地檢署、新北市警察局、新店分局、北院
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Three major institutional investors made net purchases of NT$21.477 billion in Taiwan stocks Published 2026-09-17 16:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan stocks rose 439.10 points today Closed at 46288 points Trading value totaled NT$819.405 billion Dealers made net purchases of NT$1.578 billion Investment trusts made net purchases of NT$7.714 billion Foreign and mainland Chinese investors made net purchases of NT$12.185 billion Original
美國聯準會 rate hike draws attention; Executive Yuan says it will respect central bank decisions Published 2026-09-17 16:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 1-notch rate hike（0.25 percentage points） Expenditure budget: NT$607.63 billion Capital increase of NT$233.83 billion for 台灣中油公司 NT$187.48 billion for measures to stabilize livelihoods amid the Middle East conflict NT$145.69 billion to enhance defense capabilities and fund improved compensation for military personnel Companies mentioned：美國聯準會、Fed、中央銀行、行政院、台灣中油公司、台電
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國環院 launches near-zero-carbon building green-collar course; first class draws 200 people Published 2026-09-17 16:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The first class attracted 200 participants Buildings account for 32% of Taiwan's carbon emissions Aim to transition more than 85% of buildings by 2050 Launched the 12-hour “Near-Zero-Carbon Building Green-Collar Talent Development Course” The second class, held on weekends, also drew 250 eager participants Most participants were working professionals, accounting for about 85% Students accounted for about 15% Original 有高達6成來自建築營造、土木工程、室內裝修及水電等建築與工程相關領域 Among them, 21% came from building operations Another 11% came from building material production and construction Could achieve energy savings of about 50% Starting next year, the course will cost NT$3,600 per participant Companies mentioned：國環院、建研所、成功大學、慈濟大學
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Yen policy offers reassurance as finance duo 城內實 and 片山皋月 remain in their posts Published 2026-09-17 15:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Will cap new government bond issuance at about 40 trillion yen About NT$8.1 trillion Raised the main policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% Companies mentioned：片山皋月、城內實、高市早苗、貝森特、日本央行
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Puli, Nantou KTV murder: outstanding former inmate stabbed 28 times, carotid artery severed Published 2026-09-17 15:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Had 28 stab wounds across his body A 49-year-old man surnamed Ku September 103 Companies mentioned：台灣更生保護會、中央社
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Australia tightens visas, restricting international students bringing family members and introducing a lottery for backpackers Published 2026-09-17 15:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Will cut 750,000 temporary migrants over 3 years From about 300,000 currently to about 225,000 in 2028 International education contributes A$53.6 billion to Australia's economy International education contributes A$53.6 billion to Australia's economy (about US$38 billion) Australian student visa application fees rise nearly 300% to A$2,500 Australia's net overseas migration reaches 306,000 A peak of 518,000 set in 2023 Companies mentioned：一族黨、川普
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Unhappy with ruling, driver rams judicial agency; Taipei prosecutors indict him and call for a heavy sentence Published 2026-09-17 15:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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20 days of detention upheld 50 days of detention upheld Sentenced to 3 months Companies mentioned：交通公司
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Hualien raises teacher festival gift money to NT$2,000; high schools and vocational schools add commemorative gifts Published 2026-09-17 15:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Teacher's Day gift money raised from NT$600 to NT$2,000 Public and private high schools and vocational schools to receive NT$1,000 from 教育部 About 4,000 teachers countywide at junior high schools and below, including kindergartens Fewer than 1,000 teachers at public and private high schools and vocational schools Companies mentioned：花蓮縣府、教育部、國教署、苗栗縣府、中央社
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Birthday cake giveaway suspected of vote-buying; Wujie Township chief candidate 羅淑惠 released on bail Published 2026-09-17 15:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Bail set at NT$100,000 and NT$30,000, respectively Companies mentioned：羅淑惠、蔡文郎、台灣宜蘭地方法院、宜蘭地檢署
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Snap joins 輝達 and other tech giants to target enterprise AR glasses market Published 2026-09-17 15:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Priced as high as US$2,195 Companies mentioned：Snap、Salesforce、輝達、亞馬遜網路服務、Meta、蘋果、Trifork、Hololight
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Inspections of hand-shaken drinks find several well-known shops in violation; total fines reach NT$1.05 million Published 2026-09-17 15:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Enterobacteriaceae levels exceed the limit by 140 times Fined NT$30,000 Fined NT$40,000 Fined NT$130,000, the highest amount Companies mentioned：青山、八曜和茶、花茶大師 英式紅茶莊園
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謝典霖 and others held over alleged vote-buying at banquet; Changhua prosecutors say they also uncovered repeated embezzlement of public funds Published 2026-09-17 15:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Bail set at NT$30,000 to NT$100,000 Nearly 10 voters Companies mentioned：國民黨
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U.S. sanctions bill against Russia creates uncertainty over oil purchases; 印度 says it will safeguard energy security Published 2026-09-17 15:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A steep 100% tariff A population of 1.4 billion Companies mentioned：美國、俄羅斯、印度、中國、伊朗、新德里電視台、今日印度、印度斯坦時報、川普
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Executive Yuan: Continue advancing new AI infrastructure plan to secure key position in industrial supply chains Published 2026-09-17 15:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：行政院、經濟部、輝達、北京、外媒觀察家報、國科會
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Money appears in account, then vanishes during private currency exchange; Beijing anti-fraud center exposes scam Published 2026-09-17 15:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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I also saw the balance credited before I took action I went back and forth like this 6 times Companies mentioned：北京市反詐中心、央視新聞客戶端、微信
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中石化 seeks transformation by activating assets, targeting AIDC, energy storage and environmental protection Published 2026-09-17 15:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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中石化's petrochemical business loses about NT$2 billion a year The first phase will build a 5GW AI data center Companies mentioned：中石化、熙特爾、超威能源
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Mid-Autumn Festival and Teacher's Day long weekend approaches; rail operators plan to add more than 300 services Published 2026-09-17 15:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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高鐵 to add 176 services 台鐵 to add 160 services Limited sale of 200 same-day standing tickets 85 國道客運 routes Original 享6折優惠 Capacity to transport 162,000 passengers per day Estimated to reach 340,000 passengers Fruit and vegetable prices rise 29% to 36% White-feathered chickens, hogs and aquatic products rise 2% to 11% Companies mentioned：高鐵、台鐵、西線新自強號、國道客運、農業部、消保處、衛福部
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Free rides on buses in Taipei and New Taipei on 9/22; Taipei launches 10 more short-trip routes Published 2026-09-17 15:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 719 city bus routes in Taipei and New Taipei 5,842 buses taking part A discount of at least NT$15 Draw for convenience store gift vouchers worth NT$100 Drawing for 5,000 convenience store gift vouchers worth NT$100 each Companies mentioned：台北市交通局、新北市、北市教育局、YouBike
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Fed rate hike and mortgage rates nearing 7% prompt Southern California buyers to pull back as homeowners hold on to properties Published 2026-09-17 15:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages also nearing 7% Average contract rate on 30-year fixed mortgages within standard loan limits rises to 6.97% Mortgage purchase applications index falls 19% from a year earlier Asking price of US$1.05 million Monthly rent of more than US$3,000 Monthly mortgage payments could reach US$5,000 to US$6,000 Locked in mortgage rates at 2% to 3% New-home mortgage at a 30-year fixed rate of 5.89% Companies mentioned：美國聯準會、美國抵押貸款銀行家協會（MBA）
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Taiwan stocks gain 439 points at close, reclaim monthly moving average; plastics and optical communications stocks lead Published 2026-09-17 15:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed up 439.1 points Closed at 46,288 points Up 0.96% Trading value expands to NT$819.405 billion 台積電 closes up NT$45 Closes at NT$2,425 鴻海 rises NT$2.5 Closes at NT$250.5 聯發科 fell NT$30 Closes at NT$4,500 台達電 falls NT$25 Closes at NT$1,685 廣達 rises NT$3.5 Closes at NT$344 聯電 rises NT$5.5 Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電、廣達、聯電、台塑化、南亞、台化、台塑、全新、創威
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東方風能's offshore wind farm service vessel delivered ahead of schedule; to enter service in November after arriving in Taiwan Published 2026-09-17 15:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Construction cost capped at US$76 million to US$86 million Companies mentioned：東方風能、VARD
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Hsinchu County Express Route 9 to add services from 10/1, strengthening school commute capacity Published 2026-09-17 15:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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8 additional round-trip services Expanded to 41 services New 6:40 a.m. service Companies mentioned：新竹縣政府、高鐵新竹站、中國醫藥大學新竹附設醫院、六家高中、新竹高工、新竹女中、新竹高中、新竹高商、陽明交通大學
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Japan to revise 3 security-related documents, plans to introduce 50,000 sets of unmanned equipment Published 2026-09-17 15:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Introduce about 52,000 sets of unmanned equipment About 10,000 long-range ground-attack drones About 1,300 ship-attack drones About 7,500 drones for intelligence gathering, alerting and surveillance About 200 unmanned submarines capable of deploying mines and long-range missiles More than 30 unmanned surface vessels for rescue and missile launches About 1,200 unmanned vehicles for combat support and base security Japan's defense spending over the next 5 years could balloon to 70 trillion to 80 trillion yen Japan's current Defense Buildup Program sets total defense spending at 43 trillion yen for fiscal 2023 through fiscal 2027 The cost of building an air defense network using electromagnetic railguns is estimated to exceed 8 trillion yen Must Companies mentioned：日本共同社
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丁丁藝術空間 to exhibit at Berlin art fair; wallpaper tycoon helps Taiwanese artists go international Published 2026-09-17 15:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 13th Berlin art fair From about 20 countries More than 90 galleries 8 Asian and European artists 338 Taiwanese artists 20 international art fairs Companies mentioned：丁丁藝術空間、文化部
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IAEA conference discusses denuclearization; Kim Yo Jong: North Korea’s nuclear-armed status is irreversible Published 2026-09-17 15:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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“Powerful” nuclear weapons Nuclear weapons Companies mentioned：国際原子能総署、中央通信社、法新社、路透社
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3 suspects indicted by Chiayi prosecutors for stealing 高鐵 grounding cables and disrupting power 2 times Published 2026-09-17 15:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Cut a total of 66 grounding cables installed on the outside of bridges Valued at NT$150,000 Sold at a knockdown price of NT$20,000 Cut 30 grounding cables Cut 30 grounding cables and 10 coils Worth about NT$300,000 Companies mentioned：高鐵
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Shalun campus of Southern Taiwan Science Park uses more electricity annually than New Taipei; environmental groups call for more renewable energy Published 2026-09-17 15:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The campus is estimated to consume as much as 23.7 billion kWh a year New Taipei City’s annual electricity consumption (22.39 billion kWh) The project covers about 506 hectares Could provide about 35,000 jobs Annual output value could reach NT$2.2 trillion The Shalun campus is estimated to emit about 21.39 million metric tons of greenhouse gases annually Companies mentioned：台積電、興達電廠
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From peripheral nerves to central decision-making, Huang Yi-chia shapes talent development and builds the Chinese medicine sector Published 2026-09-17 14:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan relies on imports for 85% to 90% of its Chinese medicinal materials Companies mentioned：衛福部、國家中醫藥研究院、明道大學、中國醫藥大學、國軍桃園總醫院、三軍總醫院、台灣清冠一號、NRICM 101、台北市中醫師公會、中華民國中醫師公會全國聯合會
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October TAIEX futures rise 385 points Published 2026-09-17 14:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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October TAIEX futures closed at 46445 points, up 385 points Taipei stocks finished up 439.10 points today Closed at 46,288 points Original 成交金額新台幣8194.05億元 October futures at 46060 points November futures at 46222 points Trading volume of 5萬83 contracts Trading volume of 211 contracts Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
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October electronic and financial futures both rise Published 2026-09-17 14:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taipei stocks rose 439.10 points today Closed at 46,288 points October electronic futures closed at 2932.65 points Up 25.25 points Positive spread of 20.14 points October financial futures closed at 3669.80 points Up 29.80 points Positive spread of 17.73 points Trading volume of 97 contracts Electronic spot market closed at 2912.51 points Up 24.41 points Trading volume of 238 contracts Financial spot market closed at 3652.07 points Up 15.90 points Original
台積電 rises NT$45; Taiwan stocks finish up 439 points at 46288 Published 2026-09-17 14:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Original 台股は権値株の動向により変動し、終値で0.96%の上昇となった。台積電や鴻海は堅調に推移した。
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Up 439.1 points Closed at 46,288 points Trading value totaled NT$819.405 billion 台積電 rises NT$45 Closes at NT$2,425 Gain of 1.89% 鴻海 rises NT$2.5 Closes at NT$250.5 聯發科 fell NT$30 Closes at NT$4,500 台達電 falls NT$25 Closes at NT$1,685 聯電 rises NT$5.5 Closed at NT$147.5 Gain of 3.87% Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電、聯電
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斐濟 declares national HIV crisis; 1 in every 60 adults infected Published 2026-09-17 14:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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1 in every 60 adults is infected with HIV 2 in every 100 pregnant women are HIV-positive Among the 59 babies born with HIV in 2025 18 sadly died before reaching age 1 Companies mentioned：斐濟、澳洲、紐西蘭、印度、全球基金（Global Fund）、聯合國、聯合國愛滋病規劃署（UNAIDS）
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5 people detained pending indictment over Xie Dian-lin banquet case; Wu Yin-ning says she respects the judiciary Published 2026-09-17 14:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Prosecutors arrested Xie Dian-lin and his parents, among 5 people, in court and sought their detention Residents of Xihu Township attended a dinner event at the Changhua County Council in June this year They left after staying for around 10-plus minutes Companies mentioned：台北農產運銷公司、國民黨
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After 88 years of negotiations, 巴拉圭 and 玻利維亞 complete border demarcation Published 2026-09-17 14:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Nearly 90 years of negotiations About 80,000 to 100,000 people died The countries’ border is about 755 kilometers long Companies mentioned：玻利維亞、巴拉圭、法新社、中央社
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Taiwan stocks rise 439.10 points Published 2026-09-17 14:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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To 46288 points Up 0.96% Original 成交金額新台幣8194.05億元 The TAIEX opened at 45936.11 points Intraday high of 46874.84 points The index excluding financial stocks stood at 41084.87 points Up 410.35 points Ceramics stocks rise 0.83% Food stocks rise 1.10% Plastics stocks rise 3.46% Textile stocks rise 1.85% Electronics and machinery stocks rise 0.85% Companies mentioned：主動中信台灣收益、友達、聯電、群益臺灣加權正2、主動統一台股增長、誠美材、瀚荃、榮創、統新、和益、聯茂、隴華、川飛、台光電、台虹
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At her final interpellation as mayor, Lu Shiow-yen hopes the city’s sense of happiness will endure Published 2026-09-17 14:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The city government team underwent various evaluations over the past 8 years For more than 7 years, Lu Shiow-yen has often said, “We don’t talk politics at work” Final 3 months Companies mentioned：台中市、國民黨、民進黨
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South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun heads to US to meet Rubio; talks expected to cover investment in the US and other issues Published 2026-09-17 14:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Seoul，dispatch dated the 17th Companies mentioned：韓聯社、中央社
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“Sweat for Rewards” bonus event offers NT$500 in sports currency for meeting the target; how to take part? A complete QA guide Published 2026-09-17 14:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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500 sports coins Exercise for at least 30 minutes per session Accumulate at least 8,000 steps in a single day Walk or run at least 5 kilometers Cycle at least 15 kilometers Complete at least 9 weeks Limited supply of 50,000 NT$500 sports currency vouchers for year 116 Companies mentioned：Garmin Connect、Apple 健身、Google Fit、Pikmin Bloom、健行筆記、馬拉松世界、ASICS Runkeeper、RQ跑力、Nike Run Club
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North Korean sports minister leads delegation to Japan for Asian Games; cabinet minister visits Japan for first time in 8 years Published 2026-09-17 14:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：北韓朝中社、日本「讀賣新聞」
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Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China’s trade representative meets visiting international business delegation to discuss US-China trade ties Published 2026-09-17 14:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Trump-Xi meeting expected to be held on the 24th Companies mentioned：OpenAI、比亞迪
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Cheng Li-wun says KMT will return to power in 2028; Huang Kuo-chang says blue-white cooperation should focus on 2026 Published 2026-09-17 14:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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There is 100% confidence 國民黨 can return to power in 2028 The most important thing now is the 2026 election Companies mentioned：國民黨、台灣民眾黨
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