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Taiwan Mobile launches tender offer for Systex; Fair Trade Commission accepts case for review Published 2026-09-17 20:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Valid tenders reached 106,174,796 shares About 39% of Systex's issued shares Plans to acquire up to 157,900,979 shares About 58% Original 每應賣1股精誠普通股可換取現金92.5元 Taiwan Mobile closed at NT$124 today Implied acquisition value of about NT$196.7 per share Companies mentioned：台灣大哥大、台信電訊、精誠資訊
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Sanae Takaichi surveys cabinet picks, denies maneuvering for next year's party leadership election Published 2026-09-17 20:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Up to 5 preferences may be listed Companies mentioned：自民黨
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Taipei officer suspected of theft while assisting at fire; police district refers case for prosecution, reassigns him and issues a reprimand Published 2026-09-17 20:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About NT$6,000 in cash An officer surnamed Ou, in his 30s Has served as a police officer for about 10 years Companies mentioned：台北市警察局、文山二分局、景美派出所、台北地檢署
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Wu Cheng-wen: Technology budget to hit record high next year, helping industries develop AI applications Published 2026-09-17 20:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A budget of NT$182.3 billion Up about 9.47% from 115 More than 800 research and development experts 173 groundbreaking research achievements More than 400 companies visited on opening day Taiwan's economic growth rate was 8.76% last year Forecast to exceed 11% this year Companies mentioned：國科會、中研院、教育部、衛福部、運動部
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Will the Puyu Index be commercialized? FSC says industry players should assess it themselves Published 2026-09-17 20:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Starting in January this year March this year 2000 2007 Companies mentioned：台湾指数公司、金管会、台積電、台灣證券交易所
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China accuses Taiwan of “cultural Taiwan independence”; 陸委會: Beijing has no standing to lecture Taiwan Published 2026-09-17 20:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：陸委會、國台辦、中央社、海峽導報
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China's youth unemployment rate rose to 18.9% in August, returning to a high Published 2026-09-17 20:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Urban youth unemployment rate rose to 18.9% in August 17.9% in July Unemployment rate among urban workers aged 25 to 29 nationwide was 7.5% 7.2% in July Unemployment rate among urban workers aged 30 to 59 nationwide was 3.9% Youth unemployment rate once fell to a low of 14.9% The nationwide urban surveyed unemployment rate was 5.3% in August Companies mentioned：中國國家統計局
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With the economy running hot and inflation above 2%, central bank holds rates; Yang Chin-long: K-shaped economy must be considered Published 2026-09-17 20:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Economic growth rate in 2026 to reach 11.48% Full-year consumer price inflation (CPI) at 2.03% Inflation rate to fall below 2% in 2027 Companies mentioned：中央銀行
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Keelung motorcyclist killed after failing to make a two-stage left turn; truck driver not indicted Published 2026-09-17 20:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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At about 9 a.m. on March 24 last year, a man surnamed Zhuang Companies mentioned：基隆地檢署、行車事故鑑定會、逢甲大學車輛行車事故鑑定研究中心
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Kaohsiung zone to add 4 major business areas by year-end; industry seeks tax breaks for talent Published 2026-09-17 20:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The number of subscribers to unregistered offshore funds is not subject to the 99-person limit Trust agreements within 100 years Companies mentioned：金管會、財政部
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Lodging fees at Qianzhen Fishing Port cut to NT$100; ventilation at distribution center to be improved Published 2026-09-17 20:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Seafarers' center lodging fees cut again to NT$100 Seafarers' center lodging fees reduced to NT$200 Companies mentioned：行政院、高雄市海洋局、農業部、漁業署、高雄區漁會、民進黨
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Korean flair at Taipei Dome as South Korean representative to Taiwan throws first pitch at Brothers game Published 2026-09-17 20:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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4 members of the Korean baseball team SSG Landers' cheer squad Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、SSG登陆者、tripleS
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Takaichi cabinet reshuffle sets course for “proactive fiscal policy”; Hiroshi Nakatsuka joins cabinet, marking “a new stage of cooperation” Published 2026-09-17 20:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：日本維新會、自民黨、日本放送協會（NHK）
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青年運動 says Saudi airstrikes hit targets including 3 telecommunications towers in Yemen, killing 1 Published 2026-09-17 19:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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3 telecommunications towers 1 civilian killed 1 person injured Companies mentioned：青年運動、沙烏地阿拉伯、葉門政府、伊朗
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Original 立陶宛戲院辦侯孝賢回顧展 邀民眾探索台灣社會變遷 Published 2026-09-17 19:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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10 selected works 7 of the films will be screened in Lithuania for the first time Companies mentioned：Skalvija電影院、侯孝賢、烏斯曼．塞姆班、台灣駐立陶宛代表
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National disaster drill tests land-and-sea rescue corridor; Cho Jung-tai praises results during inspection Published 2026-09-17 19:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Simulates a magnitude 7.3 earthquake on the southern segment of the fault in the Hualien-Taitung Rift Valley Companies mentioned：行政院、內政部、經濟部、國防部、海洋委員會、海巡署、國軍、花蓮縣消防局
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Florida legislative leaders visit 海委會; sides discuss China's gray-zone tactics Published 2026-09-17 19:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：海委會、海巡署
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Original 葉天倫首拍紀錄片談林宅血案 哽咽嘆急迫成拍攝動力 Published 2026-09-17 19:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Also interviews nearly 30 people Will screen at the Kaohsiung Film Archive on the 26th Companies mentioned：葉天倫、國家人權博物館、台灣基督長老教會義光教會、文化部、王時思、范雲、林義雄、林家人
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Man files court document threatening to kill judge; 5-month sentence upheld by second-instance court Published 2026-09-17 19:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sentenced to 5 months Original 以新台幣1000元折算1日 Companies mentioned：台灣高等法院、台北地方法院
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Central bank eases property controls in 2 ways; real estate agents expect a moderate recovery in the 4th quarter Published 2026-09-17 19:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 第2戶購屋貸款最高成數上限調升為7成 Taking a home priced at NT$25 million as an example Buyers can put up NT$2.5 million less in down payment Companies mentioned：住商不動產、信義房屋、大家房屋、中信房屋
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Presidential Office opens to visitors on the 19th; Big FUN Ketagalan Boulevard event invites families to join in Published 2026-09-17 19:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：富邦文教基金會
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SUBWAY bread product found to contain prohibited ingredient; company says it has been pulled from shelves and recalled Published 2026-09-17 19:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：SUBWAY、放火
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Brothers' veteran rookie says it's never too late; Koji Otaki: Ability is what matters Published 2026-09-17 19:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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28-year-old Koji Otaki His 4th attempt at the CPBL draft this year Became the first Brothers rookie promoted to the major league roster this year on the 15th Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、全越運動、中央社
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Supreme Court overturns graft ruling in 森保處 case; former 退輔會 official Wang Cheng-ming and others acquitted Published 2026-09-17 19:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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NT$43.35 million owed by Tang Jie Company will not be confiscated Wang Cheng-ming sentenced to 8 years Chen Jinqing to 6 years Enabled Tang Jie Company to earn more than NT$44.24 million from subleasing Companies mentioned：唐杰廣告企業有限公司、退輔會、森保處
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China calls Taiwan “Chinese Taipei” at APEC meeting; 陸委會: Taiwan attends in accordance with established practice Published 2026-09-17 19:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 300 official visits to the other side have already taken place in accordance with established practice Companies mentioned：APEC、陸委會、國台辦、大陸委員會、亞太經合組織
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News emerges of Taiwan donating retired patrol and rescue ship; Filipino netizens thank Taiwan Published 2026-09-17 19:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：台灣海巡署、菲律賓防衛力量、菲律賓防衛愛好者、愛國、菲律賓外交部、海岸防衛隊、漁業暨水產資源局、國防部長、鐵歐多洛、台灣媒體、外交部、中央警察大學海警學系、宿霧市、Cebu City
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AMAX-KY: Liquid-cooled server racks gain favor at data centers; Zhongli plant expansion completed Published 2026-09-17 19:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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3.6MW 6.6MW More than 10 years of liquid-cooling technology Companies mentioned：AMAX-KY、NVIDIA
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俄羅斯 launches airstrikes across 烏克蘭, leaving at least dozens wounded Published 2026-09-17 19:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 俄羅斯-烏克蘭 war has continued for more than 4 and a half years At least dozens wounded 18 people have been wounded in 基輔 Damage reported in 8 regions 7 people wounded in 烏克蘭's 敖德薩州 (Odesa) Original 札波羅熱州（Zaporizhzhia）則有3人受傷 Companies mentioned：俄羅斯、烏克蘭、法新社、基輔、澤倫斯基、敖德薩州、札波羅熱州、聯合國
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熊本 earthquake relief fund raises more than NT$300 million; Lin Chia-lung presents donation to Japan to aid reconstruction Published 2026-09-17 19:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than NT$300 million in disaster relief donations raised President Lai, Vice President Hsiao and Premier Cho Jung-tai led the way with personal donations of NT$200,000 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs donated NT$5 million on behalf of the government to Japan's relief efforts Companies mentioned：國合會、台積電、亞洲台灣商會聯合總會
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大立光 buys land and buildings in Taichung for NT$1.172 billion, its 7th land acquisition this year as it pursues expansion Published 2026-09-17 19:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Invested about NT$1.172 billion Acquired about 2,259.25 ping of land in Nantun District, Taichung City About 3,695.25 ping of buildings The total value of the 7 transactions was about NT$8.07 billion Companies mentioned：大立光、台灣固而美工業股份有限公司
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Blind perfumers from Love Light win 5 major awards in Seoul, hoping to light up new career paths Published 2026-09-17 19:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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5 blind perfumers from Love Light win 5 awards 2026 WBA Global Aesthetics On-Site Challenge Companies mentioned：愛之光公益協會、中央社
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Yang Wen-ke calls for unity in support of Hsu Hsin-ying, hopes to continue Hsinchu County's development Published 2026-09-17 19:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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County government debt totaled about NT$16.23 billion It has now fallen to about NT$6.1 billion Companies mentioned：國民黨、新竹縣黨部
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Original 台酒竹南製瓶廠停產 立委邀財政部會勘促土地活化 Published 2026-09-17 19:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The plant site covers about 6 hectares Annual production of about 90 million glass bottles Companies mentioned：台灣菸酒公司、台酒
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Original 美聯準會升息 新台幣由貶翻升終止連5貶 Published 2026-09-17 19:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The U.S. Federal Reserve raised rates by 1 notch, as markets expected Closed at NT$31.881 Up slightly by 0.7 cents Total trading value in the Taipei and Yuan Tai foreign exchange markets shrank to US$1.49 billion Closed up 439.1 points Closed at 46,288 points Up 0.96% Trading value totaled NT$819.405 billion Combined net purchases totaled NT$21.477 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 The Taiwan dollar opened at NT$31.91 against the U.S. dollar today It quickly weakened to NT$31.958 Companies mentioned：美聯準會、台灣央行、日本央行
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Taitung national disaster drill draws more than 270 foreign participants and observers from 18 countries Published 2026-09-17 19:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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277 people from 18 countries participated and observed About 1,300 people gathered to take part The number of disaster preparedness specialists nationwide has surpassed 176,000 Companies mentioned：Blue and Yellow、北約戰略溝通卓越中心
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Southern Taiwan Design Salon opens; Chou Chun-mi and聶永真 discuss putting city-brand aesthetics into practice Published 2026-09-17 19:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 集結廖小子、王胤卓、余岱官、顏伯駿、許向罕、黃顯勛、鄭又維、王耀邦及劉耕名等10名設計界講者輪番登場 The Southern Taiwan Design Salon runs from today through October 30 Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府、屏東總圖、屏菸1936文化基地、萬倉街特色鐵道廊道、中央社
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Original 台電關懷弱勢愛不斷電 730份中秋禮盒挺庇護工場 Published 2026-09-17 19:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Purchased 730 Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes 562 boxes were donated to disadvantaged families served by 14 child and youth community care centers in New Taipei City Sheltered workshops in New Taipei City have about 480 employees This year's total revenue is forecast to reach NT$400 million The satellite centers serve more than 50 children and young people Companies mentioned：台電、新北市愛心大平台、愛不囉嗦、慈育、勞工局、中華基督教青潭浸信會、新北市幸福種子全人關懷協會、中央社
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Japan adds semiconductor plant to U.S. investment; 格羅方德 to lead project, with scale potentially reaching 3 trillion yen Published 2026-09-17 19:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The US$550 billion investment in the United States agreed to by the Japanese and U.S. governments during tariff negotiations The project could be worth 2 trillion to 3 trillion yen The project could be worth 2 trillion to 3 trillion yen (about NT$410 billion to NT$615.1 billion) Total investment of about 17 trillion yen Total investment of about 17 trillion yen (about NT$3 trillion) Companies mentioned：格羅方德、GlobalFoundries、集邦科技、TrendForce、瑞薩電子、Renesas Electronics
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Lunbei Township chief Li Hung-yi indicted by Yunlin prosecutors for failing to pay utility bills at government residence Published 2026-09-17 19:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Expenses claimed for water, electricity and internet services totaled NT$577,260 Companies mentioned：雲林縣崙背鄉、雲林地檢署、法務部廉政署中部地區調查組、中央社
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Chen Ying-chun serves as an Asian Games torchbearer for the first time: 'It's a new experience' Published 2026-09-17 19:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 20th Asian Games 18 torchbearers Ranked 12th in the order Opening ceremony to be held on September 19 Companies mentioned：台灣男籃、不丹奧會、亞運籌備會、運動部
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Nine-in-One elections: Lienchiang County police, prosecutors and investigators mobilize to investigate phantom voters Published 2026-09-17 19:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A sentence of up to 5 years in prison Companies mentioned：福建連江地方檢察署、連江縣警察局、調查局馬祖調查站
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European Commission proposes ban on social media use by children under 13 Published 2026-09-17 19:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Children under 13 may not use social media Those under 15 may not have personal accounts Daily usage limit set at 1 hour Companies mentioned：Google、Meta、YouTube、Facebook、Instagram
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Hsieh Chang-ting reunites with DPP founding members at Yuanshan, worried about the functioning of constitutional democracy Published 2026-09-17 19:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 民進黨將於9月28日迎接創黨40週年 The ten-member group that took part in founding the party Only You Ching, Chou Ching-yu, Yu Shyi-kun and he remain, a total of 4 people Original 民進黨於1986年9月28日在台北圓山飯店宣布組黨 Companies mentioned：民進黨、圓山飯店、中央社
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Original 集集鎮獎勵遷戶籍遭指介選疑慮 投檢：若不法將偵辦 Published 2026-09-17 19:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A household-registration gift of NT$5,000 for each person Original 集集鎮人口去年9月共9684人 Original 今年5月提升至1萬400人 It fell to 10,334 in August Companies mentioned：集集鎮、南投地檢署、南投縣警察局、調查局南投縣調查站、南投縣政府民政處、集集鎮戶政事務所
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Regional industry talent development base draws 6,000 students each year Published 2026-09-17 19:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 6,000 students take part in courses each year 3,000 employees from companies take courses at the base Companies mentioned：台北護理健康大學、虎尾科技大學、台北科技大學、正修科技大學、龍華科技大學
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Taiwan, Germany and France join forces on nature documentary, showcasing Taiwan's and its outlying islands' dramatic landscapes Published 2026-09-17 19:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The documentary 'Uncovering Taiwan' consists of 2 episodes Each episode is 54 minutes long The project took a year and a half from proposal and filming through post-production Companies mentioned：TaiwanPlus、ARTE、RBB
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Li Chi appointed creative director at 東海大學, to integrate AI into music education Published 2026-09-17 19:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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In March this year, he and Huang Chao-hsi, director of Tunghai University's Office of Public Affairs and Alumni Services, launched the 'AI Superhero' education program for remote areas Companies mentioned：東海大學、優客李林
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China Airlines' Kaohsiung-Takamatsu charter flight takes off on the 17th; Seoul Gimpo route to be added in October Published 2026-09-17 19:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Starting October 1 Kaohsiung-Okinawa flights increase to 1 per day Flights operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 4 weekly flights from Kaohsiung to Seoul Incheon Companies mentioned：中華航空、星宇航空
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Shanghai Taiwan Affairs Office deputy director denied entry to Taiwan; Mainland Affairs Council says it will not explain the reasons case by case Published 2026-09-17 19:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：上海台办、陆委会、台北市政府、中国大陆国台办
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New Taipei Zhonghe borough chief seeking reelection accused of vote-buying by handing out cash; released on NT$300,000 bail and barred from leaving the country Published 2026-09-17 18:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Handed out NT$100 Released on NT$300,000 bail Barred from leaving the country or traveling by sea for 6 months A total of 16 defendants and related witnesses Companies mentioned：新北檢、法務部調查局、新北市調查處、新北市警察局、刑事警察大隊、中和分局、內政部移民署、北區事務大隊、新北市專勤隊、新北地院
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Danish national Rowan honored with Life Medal for rescuing Nigeria's 'witch children' Published 2026-09-17 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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As many as 25,000 children were tortured, abused and killed, or abandoned on the streets 23 winners were selected this year from 3,683 candidates for the Love of Life Medal nominated from around the world In addition to the 17 recipients who received their awards earlier A total of 5 recipients, including Rowan, attended the ceremony to receive their awards today Companies mentioned：周大觀文教基金會、丹麥外交部、基隆女中、中央社
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Dai Li-lin Foundation marks 24th anniversary; Ruifang's four-part dance series brings local stories to life on the 19th Published 2026-09-17 18:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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戴立林文化藝術基金會 celebrates its 24th anniversary Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Father Dai Li-lin's death A series of dance works created over 4 years Companies mentioned：戴立林文化藝術基金會、中央社、育化民族舞蹈團
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2 chimpanzees escape; Taipei Zoo says both have been captured and returned Published 2026-09-17 18:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2 chimpanzees A 44-year-old male chimpanzee 11-year-old “娃智” Companies mentioned：台北市立動物園
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4 people reportedly fell overboard after a North Korean vessel sank; Japan rescues 3 Published 2026-09-17 18:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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4 crew members fell overboard 3 people rescued 1 person has no breathing or heartbeat 1 person remains missing At sea about 104 kilometers away Companies mentioned：日本海上保安廳、山陰放送、BSS、第八管區海上保安本部、平壤救難協調本部、TSK山陰中央電視台、鳥取地方電視台、日本海電視放送、NKT、日本海保廳
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Original 德保拉開刀歸隊日難估測 平野惠一期待有人頂上戰力 Published 2026-09-17 18:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 德保拉今年球季投了99.2局 Original 德保拉今年球季投了99.2局，貢獻9勝5敗 Original 德保拉今年球季投了99.2局，貢獻9勝5敗、防禦率3.16 Whether he can return before the scheduled final game of the regular season on Oct. 5 Companies mentioned：中信兄弟隊、德保拉、平野惠一
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Original 議員批敬老愛心卡每人僅187元形同打1折 盧秀燕：務實檢討 Published 2026-09-17 18:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 額度規模近70億 Original 市府編列13億 Just 187 yuan per person About 580,000 people qualify for the senior citizens’ card 400 million budgeted for the shopping festival Dajia, Daan and Waipu have a combined population of nearly 130,000 Companies mentioned：台中市、台中市議會、民進黨、中央社
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鄭朝方 outlines policy platform for Jianshi Indigenous township, focusing on roads, education and industrial development Published 2026-09-17 18:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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陳瑩 pledges upgrades to school lunches; 吳秀華 promotes community protection Published 2026-09-17 18:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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115年 National Disaster Prevention Day large-scale earthquake disaster response mobilization drill Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、主婦聯盟環境保護基金會、大享食育協會、水花園有機農學市集、台灣家長教育聯盟、兒童福利聯盟基金會、綠色餐飲指南、餐盒食品商業同業公會全國聯合會、營養師公會全國聯合會
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Karate star 文姿云 encounters rough seas on fishing trip; arms ache as she watches 沈文程 reel in a red grouper Published 2026-09-17 18:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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After 3 hours at sea, they reach the fishing spot Every Thursday at 10:15 p.m. 11 p.m. Companies mentioned：文姿云、沈文程、KID、ELI、三立台灣台、Hami Video
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徐欣瑩 says construction of Zhubei East District Market is delayed; 鄭朝方: plans revised to account for population growth Published 2026-09-17 18:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Zhubei East District Market project budget rises to nearly 1.4 billion Originally scheduled for completion in September 2024 East District Market re-proposed in 2025 as “竹北水岸市集” Administrative procedures related to East District Market took nearly 2 years Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、中央客委會
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Fed rate hike shows resolve to fight inflation; most Asian stocks close higher Published 2026-09-17 18:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 1-notch rate hike（0.25 percentage points） U.S. inflation currently stands at 3.4% Fed's 2% target Companies mentioned：美國聯邦準備理事會、Fed、華許、聯邦公開市場委員會、FOMC、華爾街
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婁峻碩’s child rushed to the ER with an infection; far away overseas, he can only worry while watching the monitor Published 2026-09-17 18:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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After 2 days, the child was feeling much better Companies mentioned：中央社
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Naturalized star 田中麻帆 scores winning goal as 台灣女足 beats 泰國 1-0 Published 2026-09-17 18:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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台灣女足 beats 泰國 1-0 台灣女足 opens with a 2-1 win over 越南 She scored 5 goals in the 2021 season Companies mentioned：台灣女足、泰國、日本、越南、木蘭聯賽、台中藍鯨、廣西平果唄儂
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Google Cloud urges companies to rebuild data architecture to meet AI agent demands Published 2026-09-17 18:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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As many as 69% of companies plan to deploy AI agents widely within the next 2 years Companies mentioned：Google Cloud
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Former 旭化成 executive suspected of stealing semiconductor secrets; technology passed to a 中國企業 Published 2026-09-17 18:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 66歲的古川祥一 Resigned in late November 2018 September 13, 2024 April 2025 Companies mentioned：旭化成、中國企業、名古屋市的化學製造商
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Hong Kong's latest unemployment rate is 3.8% Published 2026-09-17 18:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Local labor shortfall expected to reach 130,000 people Down 50,000 from the estimate of 180,000 two years ago Original 失業較較5月至7月微升0.1% Original
Original 自然人第2戶購屋貸款最高可貸7成 18日起上路 Published 2026-09-17 18:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 由6成調升為7成 Fell to 34.44% Down 3.17 percentage points from 37.61% A decline of 3.17 percentage points Companies mentioned：央行、國銀
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Brief showers possible north of Taoyuan on the 20th; Typhoon Dujuan to affect Japan's Kanto region Published 2026-09-17 18:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Moisture will increase only on the 20th, bringing possible localized brief showers to areas north of Taoyuan. At 2 p.m. today, Typhoon Dujuan's center was over the sea about 3010 kilometers east of Eluanbi Highs of about 29 to 31 degrees Celsius in the north 32 to 34 degrees in central and southern areas Some areas in the south may see highs above 36 degrees About 21 to 24 degrees in the north 24 to 27 degrees in central and southern areas Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署
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Fed rate hike puts 新加坡銀行 capital under scrutiny; analysts say fundamentals are solid and risks manageable Published 2026-09-17 18:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Raise the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points Companies mentioned：美國聯準會、Fed、新加坡銀行、彭博行業研究、Bloomberg Intelligence、星展銀行、DBS、新加坡金融管理局、MAS
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Stray bullet penetrates Taichung garbage truck, injuring no one; Tenth Army Corps to review firing range protections Published 2026-09-17 18:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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When a Dali District sanitation team garbage truck was returning to base at 2 p.m. on the 15th Companies mentioned：台中市政府、陸軍第十軍團、中市環保局
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Ahead of the Xi-Trump meeting, U.S. returns 58 artifacts and fossils to China Published 2026-09-17 18:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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58 cultural artifacts and artworks, along with paleontological fossils Companies mentioned：中國駐美大使館、美國國土安全調查局、文化財產、藝術品與古物項目組、中國國家主席習近平、美國總統川普、中國文化和旅遊部、國家文物局、美國國土安全調查局助理局長馬約拉爾
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Woman subjected to long-term domestic violence stabs husband to death during argument; 7-year sentence upheld, Chiayi prosecutors send her to prison Published 2026-09-17 18:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sentenced to 7 years in prison Maximum sentence based on criminal responsibility is 9 years in prison Companies mentioned：嘉義地檢署、嘉義地院、台中榮民總醫院灣橋分院
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Worksite accident in Taichung's West District: worker struck and buried by debris, dies after being taken to hospital Published 2026-09-17 18:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Buried under about 2 meters of debris A 36-year-old man surnamed 全 Companies mentioned：台中市消防局、台中市警局第一分局、檢方
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Original 央行決議利率連10凍 自然人第2戶房貸成數上限放寬至7成 Published 2026-09-17 18:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 自然人第2戶購屋貸款最高成數上限，由6成調升為7成 Raises this year's full-year economic growth forecast to 11.48% Forecasts economic growth of 5.82% next year Consumer price inflation (CPI) in 2026 to exceed 2%, reaching 2.03% Forecast at 1.83% next year 美國聯邦準備理事會（Fed） announced a 1-quarter-point rate hike (0.25 percentage points) early today Taipei time The rediscount rate, the secured loan rate and the short-term financing rate were all held at an annual rate of 2% Companies mentioned：中央銀行、美國聯邦準備理事會（Fed）
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Can mRNA vaccines cause cancer? Experts say there is no evidence they do Published 2026-09-17 18:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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“Vaccine side effects and sequelae” ranked first with 1萬3647 mentions COVID-19 vaccination rate among older adults in Taiwan was just 21.2% as of August mRNA vaccination can reduce the risk of death from any cause by 25% Companies mentioned：台灣感染症醫學會、台灣基層糖尿病學會、台大醫院、衛生福利部疾病管制署、台灣感染症學會
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Kinmen veterans' reunion call returns in October, featuring “Stories of Our Predecessors” to trace service histories Published 2026-09-17 18:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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“2026 Kinmen Veterans' Reunion Call” will be held in Kinmen from October 1 to December 15 金門縣政府 has held veterans' reunion events since 107年 Companies mentioned：金門縣觀光處、金門縣政府、中央社
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Exhibition “Weaving in Order” opens at 屏東原民館, showcasing the passing down of Paiwan traditional weaving Published 2026-09-17 18:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Exhibition runs from September 15 to October 26 The “Traditional Weaving Experience—Coaster Making” activity requires advance registration Companies mentioned：屏東原民館、屏東縣政府原住民處、中央社
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Zelenskyy: North Korea using Russia-Ukraine war as low-cost military training, threatening East Asian security Published 2026-09-17 18:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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North Korea has sent tens of thousands of troops to take part in Russia's war against Ukraine Original 烏克蘭超過7成的民間力量投入國防產業 Companies mentioned：日本放送協會（NHK）
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Retired police officer and influencer Xiaoxiang Gongzi sentenced to 1 year and 2 months for forcing police car to stop; ruling final Published 2026-09-17 18:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sentenced to 1 year and 2 months; ruling final 2 officers in the car Companies mentioned：抖音
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For Taoyuan City residents only: Visit 2 venues in 名取市, Japan, and receive 500 yen in spending credit Published 2026-09-17 18:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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500-yen “Natori Coin” spending voucher 100 partner stores in 名取市 Companies mentioned：桃園市政府、名取市、桃園市兒童美術館、橫山書法藝術館、中央社
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US plans to sell 2,000-pound bombs to 以色列; Democratic leader on House committee opposes move Published 2026-09-17 17:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2,000-pound bomb US$2.8 billion 89.3 billion yuan 40,000 2,000-pound bombs Companies mentioned：美國、以色列、川普政府、尼坦雅胡政府
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New Taipei’s seafood season kicks off for fall and winter; visit fishing ports for a chance to win prizes, including 85,000 scooters Published 2026-09-17 17:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Scooter worth NT$85,000 Designated 60 partner stores Single purchase of NT$3,000 or more Limited release of 100 “live crab lucky bags” Special price of NT$399 for two jin of three-spot crabs 20 tables will be set Seafood dishes worth about NT$11,000 per table Special price of NT$6,688 Companies mentioned：三陽機車
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2 vehicles collide on the National Highway 1 Changhua Pitou section; 4 adults and 2 children taken to hospital Published 2026-09-17 17:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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4 adults 2 young children 2 vehicles collide Pitou section at kilometer 217.6 Companies mentioned：國道公路警察局、彰化縣消防局
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Ahead of the Xi-Trump meeting, 中國商務部 says China and the US are maintaining close exchanges on issues including tariff reductions Published 2026-09-17 17:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Original 中美經貿團隊正就300億美元商品關稅減免進行密切磋商。此為今年5月雙方達成成立貿易委員會協議後的持續進展。
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China-US economic and trade teams are holding consultations on arrangements for mutual tariff reductions on US$30 billion worth of goods Companies mentioned：中國商務部、貿易委員會
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Kumamoto’s Mizukami Village and Shuishang Township in Chiayi County sign friendship and exchange cooperation agreement Published 2026-09-17 17:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shuishang Township in Chiayi County and Mizukami Village in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, signed a friendship cooperation agreement. The “Twin Shuishang AgriTech Sweet Potato Leaf Project” will deepen local exchanges, with the goal of supplying ingredients to 台積電’s local cafeteria.
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Taiwan Expo in the Philippines opens; Huang Chih-fang says Taiwanese firms are accelerating their push into smart industries Published 2026-09-17 17:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Taiwan Expo in the Philippines opened in Manila, focusing on smart technology and sustainable industries. Huang Chih-fang expects it to generate more than US$100 million in cooperation, as Taiwanese firms actively consider expanding into the Philippines’ semiconductor sector and industrial parks.
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Expected to generate more than US$100 million in business cooperation More than 120 Taiwanese companies are exhibiting 44 of them are exhibiting for the first time Companies mentioned：外貿協會、經濟部國際貿易署、台灣區電機電子工業同業公會（TEEMA）、MECO
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New Taipei marks Car-Free Day with 4 days of free metro and light rail rides starting Sept. 19 Published 2026-09-17 17:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei City will offer free rides on 3 light rail lines from Sept. 19 to 22, supporting Car-Free Day. Buses will also be free on the 22nd, promoting public transit use and decarbonization.
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ASEAN Finance / ASEAN Briefing, Sept. 17, 2026 Published 2026-09-17 17:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Ranked No. 81 Economic growth of about 4.0% Economic growth of 4.5% Growth of 4.6% Inject US$1.5 billion Attract more than 68 billion baht in investment Air passenger traffic down 10% Air cargo volume up 17% Budget of 40 billion Budget of 22.5 trillion Indonesian rupiah About NT$40.5 billion Companies mentioned：河內嘉佩樂酒店、全球50大最佳飯店、亞洲開發銀行、亞洲宏觀經濟研究辦公室、印度航空、新加坡航空、彭博、國家財政司、2026緬甸汽車及零件博覽會、馬來西亞零售連鎖協會、泰國政府、柬埔寨民航國務秘書處、印尼能源與礦產資源部、雅加達環球報
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