Woken by mosquitoes in the middle of the night? Don’t swat wildly! Japanese expert teaches “1 direction” to improve your hit rate; when the buzzing stops, check these spots first
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Japanese pest-control expert recommends attacking mosquitoes from above and below at the same time as an effective way to swat them. Even if a mosquito near your ear goes quiet, it is likely perched on a wall or ceiling.
Why does someone carry a long banner at the head of funeral processions in Taiwan? It’s not an ordinary flag—the true purpose of the “soul-guiding banner” has gone unnoticed by many
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The “yinhunfan,” used in traditional Taiwanese funerals, is a long ceremonial banner intended to guide the souls of the dead. Its form and use vary by culture and region.
A drink dripped onto a taxi seat, and the passenger was charged 600 yuan! Is there a standard cleaning fee, and how do you compensate for making a car dirty? Here’s what you need to know
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A dispute erupted in Taichung after a driver charged a man 600 yuan in cleaning fees when droplets from his iced drink fell onto the taxi seat. The incident highlights the lack of a uniform standard for cleaning fees; compensation should be based on the actual damage.
Weather forecast/Mid-Autumn Festival 4-day holiday forecast is out! “These 2 days” are best for moon-viewing and barbecue; weather may turn from the 27th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The weather during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival 4-day holiday is expected to be stable at first before changing. The 25th and 26th will be suitable for moon-viewing and barbecues, while rain is possible from the 27th under the influence of a tropical system. Coastal areas should watch for high tides. The Central Weather Administration is continuing to monitor the tropical system east of Guam.
Traveling to or from Tokyo? Typhoon Dujuan prompts “10 flight schedule changes”; see updates from China Airlines, STARLUX Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Several flights from Taiwan to Tokyo have had their schedules changed because of Typhoon Durangan. China Airlines, STARLUX Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan are responding and urging passengers to check for the latest information.
Foreign-currency deposits across Taiwan approach NT$17 trillion! Deposits at “6 banks” each exceed NT$1 trillion, with 中信銀行 leading at NT$1.76 trillion; full ranking revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Foreign-currency deposits at Taiwan’s domestic banks reached 16.9 trillion yen at the end of July, setting a new record. 中信銀行 ranked first with 1.76 trillion yen. Overseas earnings and the repatriation of funds by companies were among the factors behind the increase.
When will the universal NT$10,000 payment arrive? It could come as soon as before Lunar New Year, but the actual payout timing is “stuck at this step”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s government plans to provide a uniform cash payment of 10,000 yen to residents before Lunar New Year in 2027, but the exact timing depends on the completion of legislative procedures for the central government’s budget proposal and has not yet been set.
Exclusive》Three-way battle erupts in 保經公會 election: 朱水源 returns, 廖學茂 vies to succeed him, and 鄭祥人 becomes the key player
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An unprecedented, fierce contest among 3 candidates has erupted in Taiwan’s insurance brokerage industry ahead of next March’s industry association chair election. 朱水源’s decision to run again broke with convention and fired the opening salvo, as 廖學茂’s succession plan and 鄭祥人’s comeback bid entered the fray.
Latest update on the universal NT$10,000 payment revealed! 卓榮泰 says it could arrive “as soon as this time”; these 6 counties and cities will first add cash payments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
President 賴清德 announced a universal cash payment of NT$10,000 next year. Premier 卓榮泰 said the budget has been drawn up and submitted to the Legislative Yuan for review, and the payment could be made as soon as before Lunar New Year in 2027. The move aims to share the benefits of economic growth and carries major social and fiscal significance.
Anthropic founder: Liberal arts and science degrees can help people succeed amid competition in the AI era
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark studied English literature and has stressed that a humanities education can contribute to innovation in the AI era. He says interdisciplinary thinking will determine future competitiveness.
Senior U.S. and Chinese economic officials arrive in New York for talks, paving the way for a Trump-Xi meeting
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Senior U.S. and Chinese economic officials have met in New York, seeking to reach agreements on trade and AI ahead of a summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping. The meeting is an important prelude to the second leaders-level contact this year.
Taiwan stocks staged a relief rally last week after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, with the weighted index rebounding nearly a thousand points to top 47,000. However, investors should watch for selling pressure ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Foreign investors have been net sellers for three consecutive weeks, while investment trusts have been net buyers for four consecutive weeks, indicating local investors’ confidence in the strong profit outlook for Taiwan stocks.
Group window dressing lends support; 南亞 and 台塑 are poised for a quarter-end catch-up rally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As Taiwan stocks rose 62.9% in 2026, Nanya and 台塑化 drew attention amid third-quarter group window-dressing demand, with catch-up gains expected against a backdrop of a shift to electronic materials and surging oil prices.
Moscow, Russia’s capital, hit by largest attack in its history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Moscow, Russia’s capital, came under the largest drone attack in its history by the Ukrainian military, with a major refinery among the targets. The strike directly hit the war’s rear-area support infrastructure and carries major strategic significance.