National security source: 15 people linked to 統促黨 running for office raise risk of election interference by pro-China and criminal groups
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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At least 15 members of 中華統一促進黨 or people closely associated with 統促黨 registered as candidates
Police agencies arrested 134 統促黨 members through the Public Order Maintenance Project in cases involving murder, robbery, human trafficking, assault, brawling, unlawful restraint, extortion and obstruction of official duties
Exclusive interview》Master of Wine Jeannie Cho Lee: Taiwan is more than night markets; the potential of pairing Taiwanese cuisine with wine is underestimated worldwide
Di Renjie once urged Wu Zetian to curb her sexual appetite! The empress showed him “2 parts of her body,” leaving him speechless; he never dared remonstrate again
Nationwide NT$10,000 handout gets an extra boost! One location is giving each person a “NT$5,000 revitalization bonus” today; claim it by 9/30 or lose it. Eligibility and how to claim revealed
A bridge was cut into 435 pieces, with plans to put it back together! Why has Taipei’s Zhongshan Bridge remained where it is for more than 20 years? The reason revealed
綠藤生機 proposes “making peace with melanin”; its new “Harmony Spot-Fading Serum,” developed with French authority ODYCEA, promises skin that won’t darken again
It Started with a Kiss and My Lucky Star are both getting Chinese drama remakes! 7 classic Taiwanese idol dramas recast, with the new Jiang Zhishu revealed
Has the central bank eased housing controls for the 2026 election? Who benefits from looser second-home mortgage rules? Wu Dan-ru: Lending still faces “hard targets”
Japan and the US have lost! The world’s best country for working holidays is this one, with high wages, low barriers, a comfortable environment and pleasant weather: “I’ve never regretted it”
Luggage was only 1.8 kilograms overweight, yet the traveler nearly had to pay almost NT$5,000 more! Do this before going abroad; don’t wait until you get to the airport to repack
A teenager was fined NT$24,000 just for sitting on the back of a scooter while waiting for breakfast! He successfully sued to have the ticket canceled; court reveals key test for “whether someone counts as a driver”
Senior citizens’ Double Ninth Festival benefit deposited today, 9/18! 1 county or city is giving money, with seniors eligible for a red envelope of up to 10000 each; eligibility and how to claim
How can you tell whether someone is genuinely rich? A financial expert reveals “8 telltale habits” that give them away at a glance and set them completely apart from ordinary people
Taiwan is getting another dome! The largest in the country, it can hold 4.5萬 people and includes a department store and baseball stadium; earliest completion date revealed
Boy couldn’t recite his lesson! Teacher hit him 4 times with a hot glue gun and was sentenced to 10 days of detention. Online reaction: “Teachers used to get the death penalty”
Are the bulls back? Taiwan index futures surged 701 points overnight! Taiwan stocks opened up more than 600 points, with TSMC opening higher at NT$2460
New high-speed rail rules take effect nationwide! If you miss your train, can you take the next one, change your ticket or get a refund? 14 key Q&As and new rules in one article
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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The “95% of the fare” discount for general group tickets has been canceled
Original每週仍有超過三分之一車次提供4折至85折不等的優惠
A one-way ticket from Taipei to Kaohsiung costs NT$1490
The one-way fare between Taipei and Kaohsiung could rise by as much as NT$230 from the current fare, to NT$1720
Early-bird tickets will be available for booking 28 days before travel
Beijing Watch》A century-old dream comes true! The Pinglu Canal in 廣西 officially opens to navigation, turning Sun Yat-sen’s blueprint in The International Development of China into reality
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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134.2 kilometers long
Original總投資約727億元人民幣
Designed to accommodate vessels of up to 5,000 tons
Can shorten the route by more than 560 kilometers
Logistics costs are reportedly reduced by 18% to 30%
Overcomes a water-level difference of about 65 meters
The project involves a total excavation volume of 315 million cubic meters
The 廣西 finance authorities also raised 12.2 billion yuan for the Pinglu Canal project
From January to August 2026, China’s fixed-asset investment fell 7.2% year on year
It still fell 4.2% after excluding property development
Airfares don’t get cheaper the later you book! Flight attendant shares 7 booking tips: “These 2 days are the best time to buy”; never depart on a weekend
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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People can book flights at least 21 days in advance
You don’t have to be a low-income household to pay less for National Pension premiums! The monthly NT$1329 payment can drop to NT$665 if you meet the income requirements; many people don’t know they can apply
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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The monthly payment is NT$1329
The monthly out-of-pocket payment will also fall from NT$1329 to...as little as NT$665
You can pay up to NT$7968 less per year
Starting January 1, 2026, the monthly insured amount for the National Pension will be adjusted to NT$21,103
The total monthly National Pension premium is NT$2216
The government will cover NT$887
The monthly out-of-pocket payment will also fall from NT$1329 to...NT$997
This week’s biggest inside stories》Who told Cho Jung-tai not to countersign? Some in the party oppose it! Does holding a Taiwan Compatriot Permit make you a Chinese citizen? How did Hung Sun-han get through the checks for his trip to mainland China?
Weather forecast／Make the most of the good weather Friday and Saturday! Rain returns to northern Taiwan starting this day; the latest path and impact of Typhoon Dujuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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The 24th typhoon
Highs in isolated inland areas of the south could reach 35 to 36 degrees
Government gives out small red envelopes! Starting tomorrow, 9/19, eligible people in “1 county or city can collect NT$200 in person”; residents across Taiwan can get one. Claiming dates and details revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Original市府將於全市公有市場發放總計 3 萬張加倍券
People can bring their own reusable bag or utensils and exchange NT$100 in cash for “Good Market Man Zhu” double-value vouchers worth NT$200
Each market will distribute a daily limit of 200 to 2,200 vouchers, depending on its size
鴻海 expands into new-energy commercial vehicles! Partners with German company Quantron and 宏景智駕 to target battery-electric and hydrogen power; Gen2 to debut in the first half of next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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The first batch of 100 new-energy commercial vehicles
The first vehicle is expected to make its public debut in the first half of 2027
Over the next 10 years, build an industry ecosystem capable of supporting more than 100,000 zero-emission commercial vehicles worldwide
Companies mentioned：鴻海、Quantron、宏景智駕、HyperView、Haller Group、Quantron China
No more health insurance premiums to pay! 15 counties and cities announce automatic full premium payments for seniors, with no application required; a roundup of additional subsidies across Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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The monthly out-of-pocket payment is NT$826
Seniors can save nearly NT$10,000 in premium expenses per year
Takes effect January 1, 2026
Officially takes effect starting April 1, 2026
Expanded implementation starts June 1, 2026
Full implementation officially begins October 1, 2026
Pilot program launches starting July 2026
The first phase launched in July 2026
The second phase is expected to take effect January 1, 2027
Expected to officially take effect in the fourth quarter of 2026
經濟部 is handing out money—claim yours soon! 18 counties and cities across Taiwan will give each person a 200-yuan red envelope starting tomorrow; see where and when to collect it
No more health insurance premiums to pay! 14 counties and cities announce seniors need not apply, with the government paying directly; 2026 subsidy eligibility and amounts by county and city across Taiwan
Retired dad has 65 million in savings but refuses to replace even a failing water heater! His 47-year-old son finally had enough: Stop saying it’s for us
Another major US drone maker sets up shop in Taiwan! The Switchblade made a name for itself in Ukraine; manufacturer AV plans to open an office in September, marking the first time a Taiwanese person has served as general manager
華邦電 spent about NT$332 million to increase its stake in subsidiary 新唐科技 between Aug. 19 and Sept. 17, raising its ownership to 49.61%. The move coincides with its recently announced $1.12 billion acquisition, signaling the group’s active push to strengthen its semiconductor business.
【永擎】Announces board resolution to issue its first domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
永擎’s board resolved to issue domestic unsecured convertible bonds worth up to NT$4.2 billion, with proceeds to be used for operations and debt repayment.
【台鎔科技】Announcement of the promotion of the company’s chief operating officer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台鎔科技 announced a change in its chief operating officer, with 林學堅 promoted to the role while also serving as general manager, following a board resolution.
【台鎔科技】Announces appointment of general manager of its environmental resources and technology division
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台鎔科技 appointed 陳國進 as general manager of the Environmental Resources and Technology Group. 陳國進 was previously vice chairman of 世紀離岸風電設備; the appointment takes effect Sept. 17, 115.
【台鎔科技】Announcement of the appointment of a general manager for the General Waste Group
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台鎔科技 announced the appointment of 林學堅 as its new general manager, while also serving as chief operating officer. The change takes effect Sept. 17, 115.
【鋐寶科技】Completes registration of cancellation of repurchased restricted stock awards
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
鋐寶科技 canceled restricted employee shares and completed the capital reduction registration, lowering its capital to NT$682 million and slightly raising net asset value per share to NT$11.43.
【華南金】Subsidiary 華南永昌證券投資信託股份有限公司 announces 陳人壽 as acting general manager
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
華南永昌投信 General Manager 吳嘉欽 resigned, and 陳人壽 will serve in an acting capacity. The change takes effect Oct. 1, 115, subject to approval by the financial holding company’s board and the relevant authorities.
【台境*】Announcement of the board’s approval to dispose of 27 parcels of land and attached buildings in the 平田段 and 崇德段 sections of Taichung City
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台境 (8476) is disposing of real estate in the 平田段 and 崇德段 sections of Beitun District, Taichung City, for a total transaction value of NT$378.7 million. The buyer is 亞昕國際開發, and the sale aims to optimize asset utilization.
【興富發】Announcement of plans to submit an urban renewal project plan for land in Taipei’s Neihu District for review
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
興富發 announced plans to participate in an urban renewal development project in Taipei’s Neihu District, with an estimated investment of about NT$4.217 billion. The project will use a joint construction and unit-sharing model to expand land development and revenue.
【興富發】Contracting arrangements for construction projects
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
興富發 announced a construction contract for Lot 88 in the 惠國段 section of Xitun District, Taichung City, worth about NT$538 million. The project partner is Japanese company 華大成營造.
Preventing an AI computing-power monopoly! Bridgewater Associates: Tech giants should face ‘systemically important’ oversight and caps on computing capacity holdings
Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up more than 3%! U.S. tech stocks rebound strongly, ARM surges more than 8%, 閃迪 rises over 6%; Trump considers resuming large-scale military operations against Iran