AI News 180m Report

2026-09-21 00:00–03:00 JST

19 received, 19 listed, 4 sources

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Taiwan, 19 items from 4 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 風傳媒(10)

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.

Companies mentioned:東洋産業、KINCHO、アメリカ疾病管理予防センター(CDC)

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.

Companies mentioned:Uber

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.

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署

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.

Companies mentioned:中華航空、星宇航空、台灣虎航、長榮航空

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.

Companies mentioned:中信銀行、兆豐銀行、台北富邦銀行、玉山銀行、台灣銀行、第一銀行

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Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

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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.

Companies mentioned:保經公會、正遠保經、富士達保經、台名保經、永達保經、全球人壽、國華人壽、和成保經、南山人壽、宏泰人壽、英國保誠人壽

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.

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(5)

Exit poll: Far right wins again in German state election; Merz, facing a heavy defeat, calls it a disaster

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to win 37% of the vote in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
  • Leading the center-left 社會民主黨 (SPD), which has 35.5%
  • Far ahead of the conservatives aligned with Merz (Friedrich Merz), who won just 5.5% and barely cleared the threshold to enter the state parliament
  • The far-left 左派黨 (Die Linke) is leading with 24.5%
  • Merz’s conservatives won 20% of the vote
  • Germany’s Alternative for Germany also made gains, winning 16%

Companies mentioned:ドイツ另類選擇黨、社會民主黨、基督教民主黨、左派黨

川普: Planned Washington triumphal arch will also serve as a military base

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 59 major cities and the capital

Companies mentioned:川普、真實社群(Truth Social)、中央社、法新社、林肯紀念堂、阿靈頓國家公墓、波多馬克河

沈伯洋 joins Taoyuan mayoral candidate 黃世杰; supporters pack Zhongli Night Market

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:民進黨、中央社

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.

Companies mentioned:Anthropic、Fortune

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.

Companies mentioned:モルガン・チェース

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(3)

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Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

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.

Companies mentioned:瑞银(UBS)、元大台湾50、凯基台湾TOP50、友达、主动统一台股增长、中钢、彰银、群益台湾精选高息、南亚

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.

Companies mentioned:聯電、鴻海、台塑

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.

Taiwan | Heho健康(1)

Health Calendar|Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them more (Oscar Wilde) - Heho健康

Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:Heho健康

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