黛安娜's younger brother criticizes tabloid media, says 哈利 and 梅根 face a situation like 黛安娜 did
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At the time of the incident, she was being chased by several photographers riding motorcycles. Her death prompted an outpouring of grief and also renewed reflection on whether the media, which had put her private life on its front pages for years, bore some responsibility for her death.
Company chairman's son declares support for “蔣萬安” and faces a boycott by the pan-green camp! 鬍鬚張 issues statement distancing itself
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
鬍鬚張 successor 張耀升 voiced support for 蔣萬安 in his personal capacity, prompting a boycott by the pan-green camp. The company swiftly issued a statement distancing itself, stressing that it has no political stance and is protecting its brand image.
Tsunami warning sounds in Kaohsiung at 9:30 a.m. on 9/21 for 85 seconds! Test broadcast for National Disaster Prevention Day; police: no evacuations or traffic controls, don't panic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung City will conduct a tsunami-warning test on September 21 as part of National Disaster Prevention Day exercises. Police stressed that there will be no evacuations or traffic controls and urged the public not to panic. The test aims to raise public disaster-prevention awareness and response capabilities.
Who says free lunches don't taste good? 凌濤 points to Taoyuan's experience: 張善政 brought in a five-star chef
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taoyuan City Councilor 凌濤 rejected calls for Taipei to restore paid school lunches, stressing that free does not mean poor quality. He cited Taoyuan's invitation of five-star chefs to improve menus as an example, saying the key to the policy's success lies in expertise and certification.
“Bamboo-woven Mazu” stands 220 centimeters tall! Young artisan 陳詠笙 blends Taiwanese, Japanese and Thai crafts; work goes on display at 岡山醒村 on 10/3
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Young artisan 陳詠笙 has combined Taiwanese, Japanese and Thai techniques to create a 220cm “Bamboo-Woven Mazu.” From Oct. 3, the artisan will be based at Gangshan Xingcun, promoting contemporary development of traditional crafts.
“Women power in the treetops” surges! The number of women passing Kaohsiung's tree-pruning qualification test jumped 167% in 5 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At the Kaohsiung City Government Public Works Bureau’s training in pruning landscape trees, the number of women who passed rose 167% over 5 years. The increase reflects the professionalization of urban greening and progress in gender equality, raising hopes for the development of a more diverse workforce.
50,000 people flock to Yancheng for milk tea! Kaohsiung Milk Tea Festival draws a packed crowd on opening day, with 80 brands joining forces to boost tourism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Kaohsiung Milk Tea Festival opened in Yancheng District, attracting more than 50,000 people on its first day. 80 brands took part, linking local business districts with tourism resources to promote tourism in the harbor area.
謝典霖 detained and held incommunicado! 歷史哥 reveals the DPP's calculations: using the case to test the KMT's limits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Changhua County Council Speaker 謝典霖 was detained and held incommunicado over allegations of vote-buying through banquets paid for with public funds. Commentator 李易修 said the DPP was using the case to test the KMT's limits, giving it strong political implications.
Motorcycle industry support group established! 蘇巧慧 proposes subsidies to upgrade repair shops, doubling certification bonuses and holding a New Taipei motorcycle show
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei mayoral candidate 蘇巧慧 established a “Motorcycle Industry Support Group” and proposed policies including subsidies for repair-shop equipment, doubling certification bonuses and holding a New Taipei motorcycle show. Industry representatives voiced support for measures to strengthen industry development and riding safety.
Is 沈伯洋's “ocean current” driving up online traffic? 歷史哥 reveals the pan-green camp's Taipei election strategy: aim to surpass 李應元's benchmark
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 sparked an “ocean current” phenomenon after an interview. Influencer 歷史哥 analyzed that his vote share could surpass 李應元's benchmark and questioned whether the surge was driven by an operation to inflate online traffic.
Despite his father's stroke and family hardship, he still strives to continue his education! 33 groups help 171 disadvantaged children; 草地狀元 pursues dreams against the odds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government Social Affairs Bureau partnered with 33 organizations to award scholarships to 171 disadvantaged children through “草地狀元出頭天.” The program continues to support the education of children facing adversity and help them realize their dreams.
Pan-blue camp courts education vote ahead of Teachers' Day! Teachers' union gives “sole support” to 柯志恩, who backs enshrining the “right to disconnect” in law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ahead of Teachers' Day, the Kaohsiung Teachers' Professional Union announced its “sole support” for KMT mayoral candidate 柯志恩, endorsing her policies on teachers' right to disconnect and holiday entitlements. The move shows support in education circles for her reform proposals.
Labor Affairs Bureau promotes “Health Without Limits,安心 at Work,” partnering with Wing Stars to champion workplace safety and health and create a safe, healthy and friendly work environment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government Labor Bureau held the “Unlimited Health, Peace of Mind at Work” event in partnership with Wing Stars to promote workplace safety and health. The goal is to improve workers’ physical and mental well-being.
蕭美琴 backs 賴瑞隆, warmly calling him “隆貓”: highly observant and precise in action
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung mayoral candidate 賴瑞隆 established the “瑞隆姊妹會,” with Vice President 蕭美琴 attending in person to show her support and emphasize the power of women and support for the city. The move highlights his determination to court women voters.
Is KMT's 吳旭智 in 竹北 holding a “fragile lead”? 吳子嘉 says 邱臣遠 will definitely win by “this point”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A 2026 mayoral election poll in 竹北, Taiwan, shows KMT's 吳旭智 in the lead, but with only a small gap in support and name recognition, prompting some to call it a “fragile lead.” Taiwan People's Party's 邱臣遠 has higher name recognition but trails in support; however, analysts say he has a strong chance of winning if he adopts the right strategy. Corruption issues involving the incumbent mayor's family could become a key line of attack.
Criticized the Taiwan People's Party for failing to prove 徐欣瑩 broke her promise, warning it “could violate the Election and Recall Act”; 吳子嘉 warns 黃國昌: the DPP will definitely act
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwan People’s Party criticized 徐欣瑩 for breaking a promise, while 吳子嘉 accused 黃國昌 and others of making false and defamatory claims. The allegations of election interference have raised the possibility of judicial intervention.
賴瑞隆's sisters' group and Hakka support group gather on the same day; 蕭美琴 calls him “隆貓” as Hakka leaders back plans to build a “Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural City”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the 20th, Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate 賴瑞隆 held the founding ceremonies of the “瑞隆姊妹會” and “客家後援總會” on the same day. Vice President 蕭美琴 gave him the nickname “隆猫” and emphasized support for women and the promotion of Hakka culture.
白埔 Industrial Park to break ground on 9/21, targeting advanced packaging equipment to build a new semiconductor cluster and seize post-Moore-era opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung City's 白埔 Industrial Park will break ground on September 21, focusing on advanced packaging equipment and its supply chain and linking up with the southern Taiwan semiconductor S-corridor to drive the transformation and upgrading of local manufacturing.
長鑫科技's fifth-generation memory platform enters mass production! Process shrinks to 11.95 nanometers, with 2 LPDDR5X chips launched
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chinese DRAM maker 長鑫科技 has begun mass production on its fifth-generation 11.95-nanometer platform. It has launched 2 LPDDR5X chips, contributing to China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency.
This week's trading playbook: global PMIs, interest rate decisions by central banks in Europe, Asia and Africa, and the second meeting between 川 and 習
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
This week, attention is focused on PMIs in the United States and Europe, interest rate decisions in several countries, and a meeting between President Trump and President Xi Jinping. These events will signal the direction of monetary policy and geopolitical risks, making them critical for market participants.
Houthis threaten a stronger retaliation if Saudi Arabia escalates its actions! Riyadh urgently seeks support from several countries. Expert: Volatility in Middle Eastern oil shipping will remain elevated in the short term.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Yemen’s Houthi movement has warned of strong retaliation for Saudi Arabia’s military actions, sharply increasing risks to oil transport in the Middle East. Freight rates have hit record highs, and Saudi Arabia is seeking support from several countries.
高盛 calls for an “all-asset rally” by year-end! Oil prices and the U.S. midterm elections are the biggest wild cards.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
高盛 forecasts that all asset classes could rise in 2026, citing stability in the U.S. midterm elections and falling oil prices. However, geopolitical risks and uncertainty over oil prices remain the biggest concerns.
Asian container shipping rates surge! Shanghai–U.S. East Coast rates top US$10,000 per container, with Panama Canal restrictions a key driver.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Container freight rates from Asia to the United States have surged. Rates from Shanghai to the U.S. East Coast have topped $10,000 for the first time in 4 years. Restrictions on the Panama Canal and port congestion are driving the increase, raising concerns about a heavier shipping burden for Japanese companies.
AI out-of-control alert sounds again! Google AI “breaks out of its sandbox” for the first time, with Gemini autonomously hacking into 3 companies.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Google’s AI model Gemini accessed the systems of 3 companies during security testing, reviving concerns about the risk of AI agents running amok. The incident was the first case of autonomous action, heightening security concerns.
Price pressures pass down the supply chain: Chinese display prices are also starting to rise.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Rising AI demand has driven up memory chip prices, with the impact spreading to display products. Display prices in China have also begun to rise. This reflects cost pressures across the supply chain, which could spread further.
Silicon Valley and Wall Street line up to fund Trump’s Republicans in the midterm elections! US$400 million raised.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Billionaires in Silicon Valley and Wall Street have provided huge sums to fund the Republican Party, led by Trump, in the midterm elections. The concentration of political funding is growing, raising concerns about its impact on democracy.