A game-tying hit keeps the Brothers alive in narrow win over the Lions; Zhang Shilun: I get excited in key moments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 中信兄弟隊 narrowly defeated the Uni-President Lions 5-4 in extra innings today. Zhang Shilun hit a game-tying single in the bottom of the 9th, and Wang Weichen hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in extra innings.
Ennostar acquires 73,000 AUO shares to deepen strategic alliance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ennostar subsidiary Ennostar Optoelectronics acquired about 73,000 shares of AUO on the open market to deepen its strategic alliance and expand applications for Micro LED technology.
Nobel Prize week opens Oct. 5; award raised to $1.21 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
諾貝爾獎基金會 announced that this year’s prize money will rise to 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.21 million) to celebrate its 125th anniversary. The winners in each category will be announced from Oct. 5 to 12.
Taipei City Government urges market vendors not to display election flags; Shen Po-yang says safety may be a consideration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei’s Department of Markets issued a notice requiring vendors’ markets not to display campaign flags, prompting election candidate Shen Po-yang to offer suggestions on the city government’s rules. Shen said clear guidance should be provided to help vendors handle election advertising materials.
Facts
Taipei’s Department of Markets issued a notice requiring vendors’ markets under its jurisdiction not to display campaign flags.
The Department of Markets issued the notice as a reminder under Article 52, Paragraph 3 of the Election and Recall Act.
French fruit-art influencer visits Taiwan, delighted by pineapple as sweet as honey
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
French influencer Babush visited Taiwan to explore its fruit, inspired by the appeal of Taiwan’s Irwin mangoes. The documentary is expected to be released on 9/30 as part of Taiwan’s fruit diplomacy efforts.
Russia takes over assets of Western companies including 雀巢, citing retaliation against countries aiding Ukraine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russian authorities signed a decree taking over the Russian businesses and assets of Western companies including 雀巢 and 歐尚, citing retaliation against countries aiding Ukraine, and transferring them to LEV Management.
Sources: US weighs allowing most Chinese pharmaceutical licensing deals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US Treasury is drafting restrictions on investment in Chinese pharmaceuticals but plans to preserve the ability to conduct most licensing deals. High-risk biotechnology would be excluded, and the rules will not be announced in the short term.
Facts
The United States is drafting regulations on pharmaceutical companies’ investments in China
New regulations could allow investment in promising new drugs while excluding pathogens or weaponized biotechnology
Tung Pei authorizes chairman to handle land purchase by Thai subsidiary
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tung Pei authorized its chairman to handle a land purchase by its Thai subsidiary to expand production capacity, and reported strong revenue growth figures.
Eppler’s perfect-game bid ends; Fan Kuo-chen’s walk-off hit gives the Fubon Guardians 3 straight wins
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 富邦悍將 rallied to defeat the 樂天桃猿 in a Chinese Professional Baseball League game today. Captain Fan Kuo-chen came through in key moments in the 7th and 9th innings, helping his team win 2-1 and claim its 3rd straight victory.
Facts
The 富邦悍將 defeated the 樂天桃猿 2-1 to secure 3 straight wins.
The 樂天桃猿’s foreign pitcher Tyler Eppler had his perfect-game bid broken up in the bottom of the 7th.
Fan Kuo-chen hit a game-tying single in the bottom of the 7th and a walk-off single in the bottom of the 9th.
Eppler pitched 8.2 innings and threw 93 pitches today, taking the loss.
富邦悍將 starting pitcher Hanel Rio allowed 1 run over 6 innings.
96-year-old Buffett writes to Berkshire shareholders, announces departure as chairman
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
96-year-old Buffett announced he would step down as chairman of 波克夏海瑟威 and become honorary chairman. His eldest son, Howard, will take over as chairman, while CEO Abel will remain in his post.
Han Kuo-yu attends dinner, hopes Tang Prize will serve as a beacon where Eastern civilization and global wisdom meet
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu attended the 7th Tang Prize dinner. He praised the Tang Prize’s contribution to civilization and expressed hope that it would become a crossroads of knowledge between the East and the world.
Facts
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu attends reception before dinner for the 7th Tang Prize laureates
In 2012, Samuel Yin founded the Tang Prize with a personal donation of NT$3 billion
The Tang Prize covers 4 fields: sustainable development, biopharmaceutical science, Sinology and rule of law
Carpathian countries launch cooperation, hold first summit in Ukraine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukraine hosted the first Carpathian Summit, bringing together leaders of neighboring EU countries to strengthen economic cooperation and logistics security at a critical time as the war continues.
Taiwan promotes World Alliance for Disaster Management, aims to build key disaster-prevention hub in the Indo-Pacific
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan is promoting the establishment of the World Alliance for Disaster Management (WADM), with plans to turn its training center in Nantou into a disaster-prevention hub for the Indo-Pacific region and highlight Taiwan’s strengths in technology-driven disaster prevention.
US-Iran war drives up fuel prices; France to convene G7 energy meeting
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With the US-Iran war driving up fuel prices, France will convene a G7 energy meeting to discuss cooperation and the release of strategic reserves. Macron also ordered stronger defenses against Russian hybrid threats to critical facilities.
Facts
France will convene a G7 energy meeting in the coming weeks.
The G7 energy meeting will discuss drawing on strategic reserves.
France ordered protection for critical infrastructure and the defense industry against Russian threats.
Keelung-Ishigaki route suspends operations from October, just 4 months after launch
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Keelung-Ishigaki route had been operating for just 4 months since launching in May 2026. Citing operating costs that exceeded expectations, including the lack of full-scale cargo loading and unloading and a sharp rise in fuel costs, 商船八重山株式會社 and Ishigaki City decided to suspend the YAIMAMARU scheduled ferry service from October 2026. 華岡集團 General Manager Hung Yu-hang said the route was not being permanently discontinued and that the resumption date would be confirmed.
Facts
Maiden voyage on May 28
Suspended from Oct. 1, 2026
The route opened on May 28, 2026
Two round trips per week from July of the same year
Compal to acquire Avalue at NT$18.5 per share; 18.21% premium, followed by delisting
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
仁寶電腦 will acquire 100% of its subsidiary 鋐寶科技 for NT$18.5 per share in cash and take it private. The move aims to integrate networking resources and strengthen its positioning in edge AI and the industrial Internet of Things.
振樺電 announced that corporate shareholder 宏碁 has appointed a new board representative, with 瑞傳科技 President Kuan Chih-kai taking over. The previous representative, Cheng Chieh-wen, will focus on 瑞傳科技’s operations. The move aims to optimize resource integration and accelerate growth in edge computing and smart healthcare.
Bao Gong Beheads the Prince Consort: 5 Nights of Performances at the Zhanmei Arts Festival in Tainan’s Anping District
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The grassroots-initiated Zhanmei Arts Festival opens in Tainan’s Anping District on Sept. 18, featuring glove puppetry and Taiwanese opera that satirize the divorce involving Chen Xingyu’s ex-husband.
Taiwan and the U.S. Hold GCTF in Kosovo for the First Time, Aim to Build Secure and Resilient Supply Chains Together
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan and the U.S. held a GCTF workshop in Kosovo for the first time, focusing on building resilient supply chains and promoting economic, trade and academic exchanges.
Food Poisoning Case at Cheng Yuan High School: Taipei City Fines Catering Supplier NT$180,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A food poisoning incident occurred at Taipei Municipal Cheng Yuan Senior High School. Staphylococcus aureus was detected in lunch boxes for students staying after school, and the supplier was fined NT$180,000 and had its contract terminated.
Facts
87 junior high school students at Cheng Yuan High School showed symptoms of food poisoning
Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin B was detected in boxed meals for students staying after school
Najib Granted Pardon, to Serve Remainder of Sentence Under House Arrest; Malaysian PM Anwar: This Does Not Mean Compromising on Corruption
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib was granted a conditional pardon, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. Prime Minister Anwar stressed that the government’s stance on fighting corruption remains unchanged.
School Shooting in the Philippines Leaves 3 Dead, 8 Injured; 3rd Fatal School Shooting Since June
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A shooting at a secondary school in Ban Kao, South Cotabato province, in the southern Philippines, left 2 dead and 8 injured. The gunman later took his own life. It was the country’s 3rd fatal school shooting since June this year.
Han Kuo-yu Meets British MPs, Hopes Taiwan Will Have a New Legislature
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the 18th, Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu met with a delegation of British lawmakers. Han called for the aging Legislative Yuan to be renovated and expressed hope for deeper economic cooperation between Taiwan and the UK.
Facts
The debate over rebuilding Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has dragged on for nearly 30 years
Taiwan’s exports to the UK exceeded US$6.3 billion last year
Imports from the UK exceeded US$2.2 billion
A total of 260 Taiwanese businesses have invested or established operations in the UK
The UK is Taiwan’s 4th-largest trading partner in Europe
Online Users Question Surge in Electricity Bills; 台電: User’s Consumption Is 7 Times That of a Typical Household
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Online users questioned a surge in electricity bills, and 台電 clarified that the user’s electricity consumption was 7 times that of a typical household. Extremely high consumption led to higher progressive rates. 台電 advised people to check their usage and consider time-of-use electricity rates.
Facts
Taiwan routinely implements summer electricity rates from June to September each year.
The online user’s electricity consumption in September was about 6,000 kWh in each of the past 3 years.
Consumption of 6,000 kWh is 7 times the average summer electricity use of residential customers.
Residential customers using more than 1,000 kWh per month account for just 2.4%.
Reports Say Xi Jinping Returned Home Abruptly From India After Feeling Unwell, Fueling Health Rumors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Social media was rife with claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping returned home abruptly after falling ill during the BRICS summit, sparking rumors about his health. China said he departed after successfully completing his itinerary, but the visit lasted only about 24 hours.
Facts
First visit to India in 7 years
18th BRICS summit
Skipped the dinner on the 13th and returned home abruptly
A Chinese journalist posted a longer video on the social media platform X, which is blocked in China, on the 16th
Its chairman Xie Wanjun posted on X on the 14th
Claimed that 73-year-old Xi Jinping had “fainted” during the BRICS summit
In reality, it lasted only about 24 hours
Was taken to 解放軍第301醫院 in Beijing
The plan for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, scheduled for the 24th
This would be the 2 leaders’ 3rd face-to-face meeting within a year
Russian Election Gets Underway, Putin Expected to Consolidate Power; EU Condemns Deprivation of Voters’ Rights
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russia has begun a tightly controlled parliamentary election, with the EU accusing the Kremlin of depriving voters of their rights and intensifying repression. Putin’s 團結俄羅斯黨 is expected to win easily.
Soil Improvements After the Mataian Creek Disaster Yield Soybeans; Millet Soy Milk Developed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Hualien District Agricultural Research and Extension Station used soil improvements and technology to help farmland recover after the Mataian Creek disaster and developed specialty products.
Han Kuo-yu Hosts Oceania Taiwanese Business Association, Hopes to Work Together for Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu hosted a delegation of Taiwanese businesspeople from Oceania visiting Taiwan, highlighting their solidarity and recognizing Taiwan’s international standing in technology, medicine and democracy.
Facts
Taiwan has received more than 600 international delegations to date.
The Oceania Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce Federation has adopted “Passing on Tradition, Creating the Future” as its guiding motto for the current term.
Asian Games Women’s Volleyball Preliminary-Round Finale: Taiwan Loses to Thailand but Advances to the Top 8
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the final match of the women’s volleyball preliminary round at the Nagoya Asian Games on the 18th, Taiwan lost to Thailand in straight sets but still advanced to the quarterfinals in 2nd place in its group.
Facts
In the final match of the women’s volleyball preliminary round at the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan lost to Thailand 22-25, 22-25, 20-25
Taiwan’s women’s volleyball team advanced to the top 8 in 2nd place in its group
Taiwan women’s volleyball outside hitter Hsu Wan-yun led the team with 12 points
Taiwan women’s volleyball player Kan Ko-hui contributed 11 points
Electricity Bill Reportedly Tops NT$40,000! 台電 Explains: Nearly 6,000 kWh Is 7 Times Typical Household Use; Compare Against “This Time” for the Most Accurate Picture
200G PD mass production and easing component shortages boost shipments; Global Communication-KY’s Q3 performance is expected to improve quarter by quarter
Rate hikes trigger a flight to safety! Stock ETFs see heavy selling for 2 straight weeks as funds freeze and rush into “income-generating” assets and gold
Electricity rate freeze: Are rates certain to rise in January next year? Taipower reveals a NT$20.3 billion loss in the first 8 months and names 2 main culprits; last year’s NT$76 billion surplus provides the “cushion” for a freeze
Were officials given 3 days to move out of their dormitory for Su Chiao-hui’s Christmas party? Blue-camp councilor cites You Ching’s memoir, adding another controversy involving Su Tseng-chang
Central bank holds rates, mortgage lending is loosened again! Experts warn that government subsidies are masking inflation, potentially ushering in a new wave of price hikes
Inflation’s dark period could drag on for years! Xie Fuxu points to a “hidden cash cow” among buy-and-hold stocks: investors cannot just seek stability
The Oracle of Omaha officially hands over the reins! 96-year-old Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, with his eldest son Howard taking over
Kaohsiung pushes to upgrade as an AI city! Registration opens for the 2027 Smart City Summit & Expo, targeting four major technology opportunities; event opens in March at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center
Fengshan residents say they can feel the difference: “It used to flood to a depth of 30 centimeters; now it’s clearly improved.” Lin Chih-hung: Flood control has no finish line; remaining risks will continue to be assessed
Director, get off here! Guanghua students act as strict driving examiners as the education and transportation bureau chiefs take their tests on YouBike
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