【仁寶】Announcement that the company’s board of directors approved a cash share conversion.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
仁寶電腦 announced that its board approved a cash acquisition of the remaining shares in its subsidiary 鋐寶科技 at NT$18.50 per share, making it a 100% owned subsidiary to strengthen the group’s operating efficiency.
【鋐寶科技】Announces board approval of a cash share conversion with 仁寶電腦工業股份有限公司
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
仁寶電腦 resolved to acquire 100% of its subsidiary 鋐寶科技 in a cash deal. The acquisition price is NT$18.5 per share, with the aim of improving operating efficiency through resource integration.
【柏承】Correction: Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 柏承(南通)微電子科技有限公司 regarding the board’s resolution on a capital reduction (scheduled shareholders’ meeting date)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
柏承’s subsidiary 柏承(南通)微電子 resolved to reduce capital by approximately RMB 4.93 million to meet shareholders’ funding needs.
【中環】Announcement of the Company's Disposal of Securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環 announced the sale of 聯發科 shares, recording a profit of approximately NT$5.53 million, and disposed of its entire 聯發科 holding as part of an adjustment to its asset allocation.
【中環】Announcement of the Company's Disposal of Securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環 announced the sale of 國巨 shares for approximately NT$365 million, resulting in a loss of approximately NT$1.92 million as part of its routine portfolio adjustment.
【柏承】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 柏承(南通)微電子科技有限公司 regarding matters related to the board’s resolution to convene its second extraordinary shareholders’ meeting in 115年
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
柏承（南通）微電子 announced that it will hold an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on Oct. 8, 115年, to review key financial proposals including a capital reduction, a capital increase and applications for credit facilities.
【友訊】The company experienced a cybersecurity incident.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
友訊科技 announced on Sept. 18, 115年, that external attackers had attempted to log in using a large number of accounts. The company activated its response measures and strengthened cybersecurity protections, with no significant impact on operations at present.
【振樺電】Announcement of a change in the membership of the company’s sustainability committee
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
振樺電 announced a change in the membership of its Sustainability Development Committee. Former member 鄭傑文 has been removed, and a replacement has yet to be determined.
【阜爾運通】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 竑穗興業(股)公司 regarding the acquisition of a right-of-use asset from 國泰人壽保險(股)公司 (四維財經大樓) (reduction in leased area)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
阜爾運通 subsidiary 竑穗興業 reduced the area leased for the parking lot at 高雄四維財經大樓 due to business needs and lowered the rent accordingly.
【阜爾運通】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 竑穗興業(股)公司 regarding the acquisition of a right-of-use asset from 國泰人壽保險(股)公司 (中港經貿大樓) (increase in leased area)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
A subsidiary of 阜爾運通 is expanding its leased parking area. Zhonggang Jingmao Building in Taichung.
【鴻海】(Supplement to the 115/07/27 announcement) Announcement on behalf of major subsidiary 富士康工業互聯網股份有限公司 regarding the results of its share repurchase and changes in shares
【盛達】Announces information related to the company’s unaudited consolidated financial report for August 115年
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
盛達電業 announced its unaudited consolidated financial report for August 115年, disclosing the balance of other receivables and updates on related arbitration proceedings. The company has made a bad debt provision for the overdue receivable and is seeking recovery through arbitration.
【康霈*】The application to Canada’s HC for a trial amendment to the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial CBL-0302 of the company’s new drug CBL-514 injection has been approved for implementation.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
康霈* announced that Canada has approved an amendment to the Phase 3 clinical trial of its new drug CBL-514. This marks an important milestone in the drug’s global development.
Dispute over Taipei County magistrate’s official residence: 蘇巧慧 says there was no Christmas party at all, and 尤清 has publicly endorsed me
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
蘇巧慧 rejected rumors circulated by KMT councilors that her father, 蘇貞昌, had once driven former county magistrate 尤清 away because of a Christmas party. She said no such incident occurred and noted that 尤清 has publicly endorsed her New Taipei mayoral campaign.
Facts
蘇巧慧 denies holding a Christmas party at the time
You Ching publicly endorses Su Chiao-hui for New Taipei mayor
Lu Chia-kai cites You Ching's autobiography to accuse Su Tseng-chang of demanding that You move out of the official residence
You Ching once attended the inauguration of Su Chiao-hui's campaign headquarters in a raincoat on Sept. 5
Highway travel during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day holiday period: ramps to be closed on some sections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Freeway Bureau plans ramp closures on national highways during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day holiday period, with traffic volume expected to peak at 120 million vehicle-kilometers, in a bid to ease congestion.
Reuters: Bessent and He Lifeng to meet to discuss AI, trade and rare earths
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet in New York this weekend to discuss key issues including AI, trade and rare earths.
歐盟 asks China to voluntarily restrict hybrid vehicle exports to Europe; Beijing says it violates fair competition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
歐盟 asks China to voluntarily restrict hybrid vehicle exports to Europe, capping their share of the 歐盟 market at about 15%, or face higher tariffs. 中國商務部 and the Foreign Ministry said the move violates fair competition and World Trade Organization rules, stressing that any solution must ensure a balance of interests.
China's threats grow; President Lai: Unity and resilience will safeguard Taiwan's democracy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lai Ching-te stressed that Taiwan will respond to China's threats with resilience and unity, and continue to strengthen its defense budget to protect democracy.
Taiwan launches World Disaster Management Alliance; President Lai calls it a major breakthrough in half a century
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te announced the establishment of the World Disaster Management Alliance (WADM), launched by Taiwan with 11 diplomatic allies and Somaliland as founding members, demonstrating disaster resilience and promoting international cooperation across borders.
Facts
Taiwan spearheads the establishment of the World Disaster Management Alliance
A total of 11 diplomatic allies and Somaliland became WADM founding members
Taiwan spent 2 years preparing to promote whole-of-society defense resilience
Taiwan has Asia's largest and the world's third-largest fire service training center
Governments or organizations from 21 countries have joined WADM as observers or partners
Kaohsiung Chun-hung's “Sun of Zeelandia” unveiled in Sweden, transforming a colonial shield into a warm sun
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
“Sun of Zeelandia,” an installation by Taiwanese artist Kaohsiung Chun-hung in collaboration with Tainan's Sishu Elementary School, was unveiled at the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Sweden. The work transforms a historical shield into a warm sun, symbolizing a decolonial dialogue about colonial history.
Fed vice chair: New bank stress-test rules to be finalized in coming weeks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Bowman said new bank stress-test rules will be put to a vote within weeks. The reforms aim to improve model transparency and communication mechanisms to enhance financial oversight.
Companies mentioned：美國聯邦準備理事會（Federal Reserve）、倫敦金融城政府（City of London Corporation）
Lee Yang temporarily barred from athletes' village flag-raising ceremony at Asian Games; Shen Po-yang: All Taiwanese should face the issue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's delegation was blocked from attending the flag-raising ceremony at the Nagoya Asian Games, with its leader, Lee Yang, temporarily denied entry. Shen Po-yang urged Taiwanese to confront the reality of international pressure and praised the staff for their hard work.
Facts
The Nagoya Asian Games held an athletes' village flag-raising ceremony on the 18th, where Taiwan's delegation, led by Sports Minister Lee Yang, encountered an incident in which it was denied entry.
Shen Po-yang canvassed for votes at Beitou's interim market on the morning of the 19th.
Memory prices soar 4 times in 1 year, fueling AI inflation; tech giants pass costs on to end markets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The generative AI boom has triggered “AI inflation,” with memory prices soaring 4 times in a year. Capital spending by tech giants including 亞馬遜, Google, 微軟 and Meta is expected to reach $750 billion in 2026. As revenue is insufficient to absorb the costs, companies are passing the pressure on to end markets, leading to higher enterprise software licensing fees and an expected increase in average PC selling prices.
Facts
Memory prices have already risen about 4 times in less than a year
Total capital spending is expected to reach $750 billion in 2026
About NT$23.9 trillion
亞馬遜's capital spending in 2026 is forecast to reach $220 billion
Alphabet is expected to spend between $195 billion and $205 billion
微軟 is expected to spend about $190 billion
Meta is also expected to reach a scale of $135 billion to $145 billion
The monthly per-person cost of the Office 365 E3 plan will rise from $23 to $26
The F1 plan used by frontline employees will also increase from $2.25 to $3
The monthly fee for the Business Standard plan will rise from $12 to $14
The price of 64GB RDIMM... modules used in servers has surged from $450 to more than $900
Salesforce's generative AI platform Agentforce has reached $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue
Growth of more than 240%
But Salesforce's overall revenue grew just 11%
Global PC memory prices are expected to rise 200% to 300% year over year in 2026
Average PC selling prices (ASP) are expected to rise about 24% year over year
AI PC products have a minimum memory requirement of 16GB DRAM
U.S. media: AI intelligence misread nearly sparked U.S.-China clash; F-35 parts went missing after shipment to Hong Kong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. media reported on 2 incidents involving U.S.-China military technology: one in which an AI intelligence misread nearly sparked a clash, and another in which F-35 fighter jet parts went missing after being shipped to Hong Kong.
Bacterial leaf blight found in Taitung Rift Valley rice; agricultural research station urges stronger control measures
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 農業部台東區農業改良場 issued an alert, saying bacterial leaf blight has appeared in rice in the Taitung Rift Valley and urging farmers to strengthen control measures.
U.S.-Greenland deal aims to block China and Russia from establishing bases; Denmark says it benefits NATO's European members
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Trump announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland under which the U.S. will permanently control Greenland's security, keeping China and Russia from gaining a foothold in the Arctic.
Facts
The United States, the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland reached an agreement under which the U.S. will permanently control Greenland's security
The agreement prohibits China and Russia from establishing bases or making sensitive investments in Greenland
The agreement will be signed during next week's United Nations General Assembly
Candidates race through campaign schedules: eating in the car is routine, and 1 bowl of instant noodles can satisfy a craving
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The report showed how candidates, extremely busy ahead of the Nov. 28 election, ate simple meals in their cars and managed their diets. It focused on their efforts to stay healthy despite their limited time.
Facts
Lee Chuan-chuan has lunch and dinner while traveling because of his busy schedule.
Su Chiao-hui buys small cream puffs at a convenience store between campaign stops as a treat.
Chiang Chi-chen succeeded in losing 5 kilograms in 4 months.
Ho Hsin-chun adds only half the seasoning powder to cup noodles to avoid swelling.
Taitung County magistrate candidate Wu Hsiu-hua pays attention to nutritional balance in her diet and takes multivitamins.
Discussing BBNJ agreement implementation, Filipino scholar says the ocean has no borders and Taiwan’s participation can help the international community.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 15th Ocean Dialogue was held in Hanoi to discuss implementation of the BBNJ agreement. Scholars called for global participation in ocean conservation and emphasized the value of Taiwan’s contributions.
Companies mentioned：越南外交學院、澳洲駐河內大使館、康拉德艾德諾基金會、Stratbase Institute
Lula rebuts Trump’s terrorist organization claim as Brazil election battle heats up.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Trump designated Brazil’s 2 major criminal organizations as terrorist groups, drawing a strong rebuke from Brazilian President Lula. Lula said the designation ignored Brazilian legal standards and accused former President Bolsonaro of engaging in state terrorism. The dispute has also spilled over into Brazil’s election, becoming a new battleground for the Lula and Bolsonaro camps.
Facts
2 major criminal organizations
The U.S. State Department said in June
Incited supporters to attack government institutions in 2023
Ocean Dialogue opens in Hanoi, Vietnam, to discuss implementation of BBNJ cross-border protections for marine life on the high seas.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 15th Ocean Dialogue was held in Hanoi, focusing on implementing the newly effective BBNJ agreement. Experts discussed domestic regulations, international cooperation and equitable technology sharing, laying the groundwork for the first Conference of the Parties next year.
Facts
The 15th Ocean Dialogue was held in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The BBNJ agreement officially took effect in January this year.
Nguyen Thi Lan Anh was newly elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
The BBNJ agreement covers marine genetic resources, benefit-sharing and environmental impact assessments.
The first Conference of the Parties is scheduled to be held in New York early next year.
White House hosts state dinner for Xi Jinping; Nvidia and OpenAI CEOs to attend
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ahead of the U.S.-China leaders’ meeting, tech giants including Nvidia and OpenAI have been invited to a White House state dinner, where AI technology competition and regulation will be key focuses.
Gua bao, salt-and-pepper chicken and fried rice vermicelli bring Taiwanese flavors to Capitol Hill.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Taiwanese food and culture exhibition was held at the U.S. Capitol, showcasing Taiwanese snacks and drumming performances to promote exchanges between Taiwan and the United States.
Typhoon Dujuan to make a sharp turn; Wu Der-rong says days will be sunny and hot and nights slightly cool over the coming week.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Dujuan is making a sharp turn over the waters near Japan, bringing torrential rain to the Kanto region; temperatures across Taiwan will be on the high side over the coming week, with highs reaching 36 degrees.
Trump to meet Sanae Takaichi on the 22nd ahead of U.S.-China leaders’ White House talks on 9/24.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Trump will meet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York on the 22nd, ahead of his summit with President Xi Jinping on the 24th. AI and trade will be major topics at the U.S.-China meeting, and many executives from major U.S. companies have been invited to the state banquet.
Facts
Trump is expected to meet Xi Jinping at the White House on the 24th.
Trump is expected to hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York on the 22nd.
Topics at the Trump-Xi meeting include AI and trade.
Trump and Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, in October last year.
As Germany’s far-right party rises, former head of the German Institute in Taipei 欧博哲 says principles guiding diplomacy toward Taiwan will not easily waver.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
欧博哲, former head of the German Institute in Taipei, said Germany’s principles for diplomacy toward Taiwan would not waver because of a reshaping of the domestic political landscape, and that Taiwan-Germany relations are at their closest point in history.
Facts
Germany’s diplomacy toward Taiwan is grounded in democratic values and opposition to the use of force and coercion, and will not easily waver.
欧博哲 served as head of the German Institute in Taipei from 2014 to 2018.
台積電’s factory in Dresden is one result of Taiwan-Germany economic and trade cooperation.
Germany’s “One China policy” differs from Beijing’s “One China principle.”
Taiwan wins 2 golds and 1 bronze at World Outdoor Tug-of-War Championships; women’s 500-kilogram team claims 5th consecutive title.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s tug-of-war team delivered strong results at the World Outdoor Tug-of-War Championships in South Africa. The women’s 500-kilogram team and the junior women’s 480-kilogram team claimed 5 and 2 consecutive titles, respectively.
Facts
The 2026 World Outdoor Tug-of-War Championships are being held in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
Taiwan’s women’s 500-kilogram team claimed its 5th consecutive title.
Taiwan’s junior women’s 480-kilogram team claimed its 2nd consecutive title.
Up more than $5,000 from the intraday low, a gain of over 6.7%.
以太幣 briefly topped $2,640.
Up more than 8.5% from the intraday low.
Coinbase Global (COIN-US) closed up 11.7% on Friday.
Strategy (MSTR-US) gained about 16.4%.
Circle Internet Group (CRCL-US) gained nearly 7.9%.
Robinhood Markets (HOOD-US) rose more than 9.1%.
MARA Holdings (MARA-US) closed up nearly 13.8%.
Bit Digital (BTBT-US) gained about 13.1%.
Companies mentioned：比特幣、以太幣、Coinbase Global (COIN-US)、Strategy (MSTR-US)、Circle Internet Group (CRCL-US)、Robinhood Markets (HOOD-US)、MARA Holdings (MARA-US)、Bit Digital (BTBT-US)、Riot Platforms (RIOT-US)、Hut 8 (HUT-US)、美國證券交易委員會(SEC)、美國商品期貨交易委員會(CFTC)、摩根大通(JPM-US)、BlackRock (BLK-US)
Reuters：U.S. and China discuss lowering LNG tariffs ahead of Xi-Trump meeting，consider reciprocal tariff cuts worth $30 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Summary not yet available
Facts
China imposed an additional 15% tariff on U.S. LNG in February 2025
Considering cutting tariffs on about $30 billion worth of goods each
U.S. LNG shipments to China fell from 64 vessels in 2024 to almost zero in 2025
U.S. LNG shipments to China previously peaked at 131 vessels in 2021
The U.S. currently has nearly 100 million tons of LNG capacity under construction，including 24.5 million tons not yet contracted to long-term customers
U.S. agricultural exports to China totaled $29 billion in 2024
Last year，China agreed at the summit in Busan，South Korea，to purchase 25 million tons of U.S. soybeans annually through 2028
Original北京在川普今年5月訪中期間，同意額外採購價值170億美元的其他美國農產品
It may be necessary to waive the 10% tariffs that remained in place after the trade war
From 2020 to 2024，China imported between $7.5 billion and $12 billion worth of U.S. energy annually
長鑫存儲 reportedly plans to enter the NAND market：Should 美光 and SK海力士 be worried？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chinese DRAM maker 長鑫存儲 is reportedly planning to enter the NAND flash memory market，potentially intensifying competition with Samsung，SK海力士，美光 and 長江存儲. Data from Counterpoint Research show that both the DRAM and NAND markets grew sharply in the second quarter. If 長鑫存儲 initially focuses on the Chinese market，the impact on 長江存儲 could be greater than on international giants.
Facts
A 28% market share
Ranked second at 19%
美光 has a market share of about 15%
長江存儲 has 14%
SanDisk accounts for 11%
About one-quarter of revenue
The DRAM market grew 57% from the previous quarter
The NAND market rose 70% quarter over quarter
Surged 3.92%
Rose 2.46%
Companies mentioned：長鑫存儲、CXMT、美光、SK海力士、長江存儲、YMTC、巴隆週刊、路透、三星電子、SanDisk、Counterpoint Research
〈Hot stocks〉Low-Earth orbit satellites and Space Force opportunities take off，耀登 rebounds from a trough，rising more than 21% for the week to break NT$100
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Fueled by interest in low-Earth orbit satellites and the Space Force，RF antenna maker 耀登 (3138-TW) saw its share price surge. It closed at NT$108 on the 18th，up 21.3% for the week and breaking the NT$100 mark. The company estimates that full-year R&D expenses will account for 16% to 17% of revenue. Its new Vietnam plant is scheduled to begin production in the third quarter，with capacity expected to increase 5 to 6 times.
Facts
Closed at NT$108 on the 18th
Up 21.3% for the week
Weekly trading volume of 5975 lots
Full-year R&D expenses are estimated to account for 16% to 17% of revenue
March this year
Initially set up 3 production lines
Expand to 18 lines
Overall capacity is expected to increase by 5 to 6 times
Key U.S. stock market news summary，September 19，2026
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Key U.S. stock market news on September 19，2026：iPhone 18 Pro launches，中國稀土集團 in talks to acquire 盛和資源，Anthropic sets up a wet lab，OpenAI AI anomaly，Musk estimates AI will boost GDP.
Facts
iPhone 18 Pro sees strong demand despite a $100 price increase
中國稀土集團 is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in 盛和資源
Anthropic has established a wet lab in the San Francisco Bay Area
Original微軟AI執行長蘇萊曼稱OpenAI揭露的AI異常行為是相當嚴重的狀況
Musk estimates AI could double U.S. GDP growth next year to 4%
康寧 raises display glass substrate prices again; 京東方, TCL華星 and 惠科 quickly follow suit. Will semiconductor glass usher in a new AI era?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
康寧 announced price increases of more than 15% for its globally sold products priced in yen, prompting major panel makers including 京東方, TCL華星 and 惠科 to follow suit. Meanwhile, glass substrates in displays are subject to cost-driven repricing, while in semiconductor packaging they have become a new growth track amid changes in AI chip architectures. The upstream supply chain is led by 康寧, 肖特 and 旭硝子, while downstream equipment makers such as 帝爾雷射 have high market shares.
Has it really slowed? Anthropic IPO reportedly pushed back to November as AI safety concerns mount; valuation could reach US$2 trillion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI startup Anthropic has delayed its IPO timeline to November and may seek a valuation of US$2 trillion, while raising up to US$100 billion. The company faces challenges including AI safety concerns, intensifying competition and a reassessment of AI valuations by the market.
Facts
Anthropic is preparing for an IPO in November
Anthropic may seek a listing valuation of up to US$2 trillion
The company’s annualized revenue was about US$9 billion at the end of 2025
Anthropic’s second-quarter revenue rose from about US$4.7 billion in the first quarter to more than US$11.5 billion
Anthropic had about US$120 billion to US$130 billion in cash as of early August
U.S. court rules Trump administration illegally terminated US$7 billion solar program
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A federal district court in Rhode Island ruled that the Trump administration exceeded its statutory authority by terminating the US$7 billion “Solar for All” program, and overturned the EPA’s termination decision. The judge noted that the “One Big Beautiful Bill” retained more than US$3 billion, indicating that Congress intended the program to continue. The EPA is considering an appeal, and the timing of the funding’s restoration remains uncertain.
Facts
A federal district court in Rhode Island ruled that the Trump administration exceeded its statutory authority by canceling the US$7 billion “Solar for All” grant program.
Judge Mary McElroy sided with arguments brought by the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, several nonprofit organizations and solar companies.
The “Solar for All” program originated in the Inflation Reduction Act, signed by former President Biden in 2022.
The EPA awarded grants to 60 nonprofit organizations, tribes and state governments in 2024.
Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” in July 2025, canceling the funding source for the “Solar for All” program.
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” still retains more than US$3 billion for expenses related to administering the grant program.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the program’s termination in August 2025.
Apple’s in-house chip strategy enters the harvest phase as A20 Pro powers a new generation of AI features
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apple is building an AI ecosystem around its in-house chips, combining on-device computing, private cloud services and software. Its latest A20 Pro chip and Siri Rewind feature showcase the results of this differentiated approach, while Apple shares rose about 1.16% this week.
Facts
Rather than following other major tech companies in massively expanding AI data centers, Apple is building an AI ecosystem around its in-house chips, combining on-device computing, private cloud services and software.
Major cloud providers will invest a combined total of more than US$700 billion in new AI data centers this year.
The A20 Pro’s single-core computing performance surpasses that of high-end Android phone chips from 高通 and 聯發科, and also outperforms the best-performing PC chips from 英特爾, 超微 and 高通.
The A20 Pro chip has a dedicated video decoding module, enabling the iPhone 18 Pro to play video for up to 36 hours.
The A20 Pro’s neural engine is twice the size of the previous generation.
Apple began developing smartphone chips in 2008 and launched the iPhone 4, powered by its first in-house A4 chip, in 2010.
Apple shares fell 0.26% on Friday to close at US$336.13, but rose about 1.16% for the week.
U.S. diesel prices surge 68% in a year to a record high! Farmers’ costs soar, and food prices could follow
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. diesel prices hit a record US$6.29 per gallon, up 68% year over year, amid tight global supplies and fighting in the Middle East. This is driving up farmers’ fuel costs and food transportation costs, potentially worsening food inflation.
iPhone 18 Pro demand remains hot despite a US$100 price hike! Memory shortages and AI pressures test 蘋果
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
蘋果 launched the iPhone 18 Pro series on October 18. Prices rose US$100 because of memory shortages, but demand has been strong, with preorder wait times 15% longer than last year. The foldable iPhone Duo will launch on October 23, priced at US$1,999. 蘋果 is adopting a dual-cycle launch strategy, with the base model delayed until early next year.
Facts
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max officially go on sale October 18
The iPhone 18 Pro series is priced US$100 higher than the iPhone 17 Pro series
The entry-level iPhone 18 Pro is priced at US$1,199
The foldable iPhone Duo is expected to launch on October 23, priced at US$1,999
On launch day, preorder wait times for Pro models were about 15% longer than a year earlier
蘋果 delays the base iPhone 18, iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2 until early next year
Don’t throw out yellowed white clothes just yet! Expert shares 1 quick fix to restore them, no need to scrub hard with detergent—clothes instantly look bright and new
Weather forecast: The fine weather is over! Rain returns starting this day, with the heaviest downpours expected at this time; Typhoon Dujuan takes a sharp turn
Why do male athletes wear underwear that leaves “half their butt exposed”? It’s not for sex appeal—the real purpose is something many people don’t know
Metro and light rail rides are free for 4 consecutive days starting today, 9/19! Ride all 3 major routes for free, and Taipei-New Taipei buses are free on this day too
Claim your government payout now! Today, 9/19, residents in 13 counties and cities across Taiwan can each get a NT$200 cash gift; see where and when it’s distributed
If you find a job halfway through paying National Pension premiums, is the money you already paid wasted? Your employment insurance contribution record won’t disappear when you switch back, and you can still collect benefits at 65
[The Journalist] Dementia and cardiovascular disease: Poor toothbrushing can have serious consequences. Expert identifies this bacterium as the “ultimate villain”
Behind the scenes: Who influences 李洋? Japanese media dub her a “super-beautiful anchor,” while sports circles call her a very savvy “underground minister”
Stop just steaming sweet potatoes in a rice cooker! Insider shares 1 quick, easy, no-flame, foolproof method for golden, fluffy, sweet potatoes that taste better than oven-baked