# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-21 09:00–12:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Taiwan, 94 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Should you sell when stocks plunge? Don’t guess based on erratic share prices. Experts point to “4 signals”: Cutting your losses at this point can spare you regret

- Published: 2026-09-21T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151424
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022756-en.html
- anchor: #n2892100
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

This article analyzes how investors should respond to a sharp stock market downturn and presents 4 fundamental indicators: gross margin, management outlook, customer and competitive structure, and whether the original reason for buying still holds. Using 台積電 as an example, it explains how to make investment decisions without being swayed by market sentiment.

## Not Japan or South Korea! Visitors from 1 country are flocking to Taiwan, surging to 450,000. They are rushing to work and study there, and visa-free visitors are snapping up goods

- Published: 2026-09-21T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166121
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022710-en.html
- anchor: #n2892099

Visitors from the Philippines to Taiwan surged, reaching 450,000 in January-July 2026. Visa-free entry and demand for work and study were among the factors behind the increase, making the Philippines Southeast Asia’s largest market.

## Why are people in Hong Kong movies always on rooftops? It’s not because directors especially love the breeze—the real reason is one many people don’t know

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11165679
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022713-en.html
- anchor: #n2892101

Rooftop scenes frequently featured in Hong Kong films reflect the postwar housing shortage and the realities of high-density urban life. Rooftops were once used as homes and schools, a history that shaped their significance as symbolic spaces in film.

## Latest on the nationwide NT$10,000 cash handout! Starting today, 9/21, each person will receive NT$10,000 in cash, with payments deposited directly in 1 location. See payment dates and amounts in every county and city

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:57:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166253
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022633-en.html
- anchor: #n2892102
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、財政部、花蓮縣光復鄉、花蓮縣萬榮鄉、彰化縣竹塘鄉、嘉義縣溪口鄉、宜蘭縣頭城鎮、雲林縣林內鄉

Facts:
- 全民普發 1 萬元現金
- A budget of NT$2,357 hundred million for the cash handout
- NT$10,000 per person
- NT$5,000 per person
- NT$3,000 per person
- NT$2,000 per person
- NT$3,600 per person

## U.S. to form an “artificial intelligence corps”! Trump reiterates that the “AI threat” narrative is a hoax and says he will never hinder the AI industry in any way

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:50:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166241
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022722-en.html
- anchor: #n2892103
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、OpenAI、Google、xAI

Former President Donald Trump announced the creation of an “AI corps” and the appointment of a dedicated AI chief. He criticized AI regulation as a “fraud” and prioritized industrial development, as U.S.-China competition in AI intensifies.

## Is Shen Boyang’s “洋流” really gaining momentum, or is it just self-congratulation? Scholar lays out 3 key tests: if none are met, it’s just empty bluster

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:46:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166249
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022716-en.html
- anchor: #n2892104

Niu Ze-xun, a professor at Chinese Culture University, proposed 3 objective standards to test whether Shen Boyang’s “洋流” is becoming a reality: a rally drawing 10,000 people, credible opinion polls, and cross-party endorsements. If these are not achieved, it may just be an effort to boost morale within the pan-Green camp.

## Seniors aged 65 and over, hurry and collect your money! Starting tomorrow, 9/22, each person in 1 location will receive NT$10,000 deposited directly into their account. See the 2026 nationwide Double Ninth Festival senior benefits guide

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:46:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166248
- anchor: #n2892105

The 2026 Double Ninth Festival falls on October 18. All 22 counties and cities are gradually distributing senior benefits. Changhua County began payments in batches on September 21, and Yongjing Township was among the first to make deposits on September 22. Centenarians can receive NT$10,000, while disadvantaged seniors can receive up to NT$9,000 depending on their benefit status.

## Taroko and Liyu Lake lose out! Hualien’s top attraction draws 1.09 million visitors, who praise its value for money, great shopping, and all-in-one dining and entertainment

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11164952
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022637-en.html
- anchor: #n2892106
- Companies mentioned: 交通部觀光署、Google Maps、花東縱谷國家風景區、花蓮縣文化局

Facts:
- Dongdamen International Tourist Night Market has drawn more than 1.09 million visits
- Shoufeng’s Fengtian area: 470,069
- Luoshan Recreation Area: 465,177
- Luoshan Recreation Area’s Google reviews: rated 4.2 stars as of September 2026
- Fengtian Shrine is rated 4.2 stars
- Dongdamen Night Market’s Google reviews: rated 4.1 stars
- More than 74,000 reviews in total

## The wealthy don’t drive BMW or Mercedes-Benz! Taiwan’s best-selling luxury car in August was this model. Owners praise its resale value, durability, handling, and quality interior and features

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11163463
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022733-en.html
- anchor: #n2892111
- Companies mentioned: Lexus、Toyota、Tesla、Mercedes-Benz、BMW

In August 2026, Lexus NX took the top spot in Taiwan’s luxury imported-car market, with 1,086 registrations. Tesla took both 2nd and 3rd place with the Model 3 and Model Y, underscoring the strength of electric vehicles.

## Off-road mini Gundam with upgraded safety and infotainment: Suzuki New Jimny

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11164613
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022642-en.html
- anchor: #n2892110
- Companies mentioned: Suzuki、New Jimny

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: NT$849,000
- Two-tone body option costs an additional NT$10,000
- Jimny is just 3,650 mm long
- Turning radius: 4.9 meters
- 37-degree approach angle
- 28-degree breakover angle
- 49-degree departure angle
- 210 mm ground clearance
- Vehicle weight: 1,125 kg
- 377 liters of cargo space

## What should you do if you forget your health insurance card when visiting a doctor? Many people don’t know they can use their phone—check “this requirement” first

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11165385
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022728-en.html
- anchor: #n2892109

Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Administration is promoting the “Virtual NHI Card,” which lets patients use a smartphone when seeking care. At participating medical institutions, patients can receive care by presenting a QR code.

## Your entire pension could be forfeited! Experts reveal “4 types of people whose labor insurance coverage is invalid and whose years of service are wiped out”: this 1 situation is the most common pitfall

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11165651
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022725-en.html
- anchor: #n2892108

Even if a person is enrolled in labor insurance, their years of service may be invalidated if they did not actually work. Experts explain 4 risk scenarios and 6 principles for protecting oneself. This could have serious consequences for many workers.

## Exclusive interview》AI propels Taiwan to become the largest market in MSCI’s emerging-market index; National Sun Yat-sen University deputy dean: foreign investors still face 2 obstacles

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166116
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022638-en.html
- anchor: #n2892107
- Companies mentioned: MSCI、摩根士丹利、奧本海默基金、凱雷、台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海

Facts:
- 台積電 alone accounts for 15.46% of this index
- The U.S. ETF market is enormous—an astonishing US$16.5 trillion

## Why can’t you stop after watching just one short video? 德國之聲 examines TikTok’s decade of dominance: the algorithm has completely tracked “every millisecond” you scroll past

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:25:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166237
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022644-en.html
- anchor: #n2892112
- Companies mentioned: TikTok、字節跳動、Musical.ly、Meta、谷歌、Snapchat、亞馬遜、ARD、ZDFinfo、德國之聲

Facts:
- 字節跳動 bought Musical.ly, a lip-syncing social media platform popular with young people, for US$1 billion
- Set automatic screen-time limits for minors, with a default of 60 minutes a day

## Waiting until 65 to collect labor insurance pension could cost you dearly! Experts calculate the “best claiming age”: those who retire and don’t work receive NT$250,000 more than others

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166120
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022737-en.html
- anchor: #n2892113

Experts say 62–63 is the ideal age to start receiving labor insurance pension benefits. They recommend that even early claims can balance the time value of money with quality of life.

## U.S. tech stocks rallied last Friday, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surging 2.78%! Taiwan stocks opened more than 200 points higher today, but 台積電 fell NT$15

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:06:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166239
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022741-en.html
- anchor: #n2892114
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、友達、群創、世紀*、聯電、京元電子、力積電、華邦電、台新新光金、南亞科、頎邦

U.S. stocks rose last Friday as AI-related shares performed well, lifting the Nasdaq and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s after-hours futures edged down. Taiwan stocks opened more than 200 points higher today, but 台積電 fell at the open. The moves reflect shifts in global supply and demand and investment strategies, with particular attention on the semiconductor sector.

## 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival cash gifts are here! Starting 9/16, payments of up to NT$12,000 per person will be deposited directly. See the amounts and payment dates in every county and city

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11165647
- anchor: #n2891969
- Companies mentioned: 郵局、農會

Facts:
- A total of 13 counties and cities across Taiwan have launched related subsidy programs

## Buy 1, get 1 free at 先喝道 on 9/24! New “好事多多” drinks launch, with a chance to win round-trip tickets to Kobe from 星宇航空

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11165663
- anchor: #n2891968
- Companies mentioned: 星宇航空、SPY×FAMILY間諜家家酒

先喝道 will launch 4 new “好事多多” drinks on September 24, with a buy-one-get-one-free offer on opening day and a receipt-entry draw for round-trip tickets to Japan. The campaign aims to raise brand awareness and boost consumer spending, strengthening its holiday marketing strategy.

## Already covered by labor insurance—why did you still receive a National Pension payment notice? It’s not a duplicate charge; you still have to pay for “this coverage gap”

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11165858
- anchor: #n2891967
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部勞工保險局

Facts:
- 2026 National Pension monthly insured amount: NT$21,103
- Insurance premium rate: 10.5%
- General insured persons’ share: 60%
- The National Pension premium for this 2-day period is NT$89

## Exclusive interview》Former UK defense secretary Williamson: “Taiwan cannot invest in defense too quickly”

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166114
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022607-en.html
- anchor: #n2891966

In an exclusive interview, former UK defense secretary Williamson said the West had moved beyond its overly optimistic view of China and that Taiwan must accelerate its defense buildup. He advocated an asymmetric strategy and economic diversification, stressing that time is critical.

## Seniors, hurry and claim your benefits! Senior transit card benefits increase on 10/1, with up to NT$1,500 per month for life. A look at increased subsidies across counties and cities nationwide

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166118
- anchor: #n2891965
- Companies mentioned: 國光客運、首都客運、MeNGo

Facts:
- Hsinchu County’s monthly subsidy points will rise from 500 to 1,000
- Taichung City has increased the taxi subsidy under its Senior Citizens’ Love Card program from a maximum of 85 points to 100 points per ride
- Most counties and cities charge a card production fee，with fees in some areas ranging from about 100 to 110 yuan
- 台北市敬老卡的適用範圍相當廣泛，設籍並居住於台北市、年滿65歲的長者可以申請，原住民長者則可從55歲開始申辦；符合條件的永久居留外籍長者也納入適用對象。 發放金額 2026年每月提供600點，1點相當於1元，且點數僅限當月使用。
- New Taipei City’s Senior Citizens Card also provides 600 points per month。
- To qualify for Taoyuan City’s Senior Citizens Card，applicants must be registered residents of Taoyuan City and aged 65 or older；the age requirement is 55 for Indigenous residents。Applications can be made through district offices or related Taoyuan Citizen Card platforms。Monthly allowance: Seniors can receive 800 points per month，while Indigenous seniors registered in Fuxing District receive 1000 points。
- Hsinchu City’s Senior Citizens Card will have an allowance adjustment in 2026。Those registered and residing in Hsinchu City，aged

## AfD is unstoppable as the CDU suffers one local election defeat after another！German Chancellor Merz says he has no plans to resign

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:57:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166236
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022745-en.html
- anchor: #n2892120
- Companies mentioned: ドイツ之聲、ARD

The far-right AfD won a state election in Germany for the first time, while the CDU, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, suffered a historic defeat. The chancellor said he would remain in office.

## Mataian Flood Anniversary 5》770 hectares of farmland are lost for good，while Guangfu farmers wait in vain for their own “Yonglin Farm”

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165807
- anchor: #n2891970
- Companies mentioned: 慈濟、鴻海、台糖、民眾黨、國產署、退輔會、農糧署、林保署、水利署、水保署、農試所

Facts:
- 農業部花蓮農改場迄今僅輔導近6公頃農地轉作
- Using an average burial depth of 50 centimeters of soil and sand as the dividing line
- With a target of completing 300 hectares in two years
- A total of 160 hectares of farmland submitted “project implementation consent forms”
- 774 hectares of farmland covered by mudflows
- A total of 219 hectares in heavily affected areas cannot be returned to cultivation
- 提供重災區農民優先承租耕種，並給予每公頃每年最高 4 萬元的租金補貼
- Hualien’s project fallow area for the first crop this year was 307 hectares
- About 224 hectares have gradually been returned to cultivation by farmers themselves
- 138 hectares returned to cultivation
- Returning 9.8 hectares of farmland in the disaster area to cultivation

## A new department store is coming to Taiwan！The country’s largest “62,000-ping shopping center，conveniently located right outside the MRT station” reveals its opening highlights

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11164554
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022592-en.html
- anchor: #n2891972
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動產、漢來美食、d'strict

三井不動產 will launch Taiwan’s largest LaLaport shopping center in Fengshan，Kaohsiung，with trial operations expected to begin in late 2026。The project is set to change consumption patterns in southern Taiwan and strengthen regional commercial competitiveness。

## Mataian Flood Anniversary 4》The government has designated more than 200 hectares for land expropriation。Who gets to decide Guangfu’s future？

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165753
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022595-en.html
- anchor: #n2891971

A year after the Mataian Creek landslide-dammed lake burst in Hualien，the government is pushing ahead with the expropriation of 200 hectares of land and afforestation across 141 hectares，prompting local opposition。Insufficient communication between central and local governments has harmed the rights of farmers and Indigenous people，and the reconstruction plan has been criticized as opaque。

## Mataian Flood Anniversary 3》The baseball field was rescued first！School reconstruction and trauma care move forward together：How have Guangfu’s teachers and students been supported？

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165849
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022549-en.html
- anchor: #n2891973

One year after the flooding of the Mataian River in September 2025, Guangfu Junior High School and Guangfu Industrial and Commercial High School in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, are making progress in their recovery. Private support helped restore the baseball field early and keep education going. Support for the affected students’ daily lives and emotional well-being is also continuing.

## No more business tax on Bitcoin purchases！The Ministry of Finance announces new cryptocurrency tax rules，but “these 2 categories” will still be taxed

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:36:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166234
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022561-en.html
- anchor: #n2891974

Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance announced in September 2026 that sales of virtual assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum would be exempt from business tax. NFTs and service fees remain taxable. The move brings greater clarity to the market and is seen as positive for the industry.

## Mataian Flood Anniversary 2》A firsthand account of transitional housing under the “leave the disaster，not the village” principle！Visiting the Atomoh部落：Ba Amei still worries about her partly destroyed old home

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165818
- anchor: #n2891975
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、新新聞

Facts:
- About 15.4 million tons of mudflow rushed down along the river
- Causing 19 deaths
- 5 people are missing
- More than a million cubic meters of black mud flooded Guangfu Township in Hualien
- More than 500,000 “shovel heroes” from across Taiwan rushed to the disaster area
- Helping clear about 400,000 tons of silt
- Water bills are about 700 yuan per month
- The government relocated 23 households under the principle of “leave the disaster，not the village”
- Relocating 23 households，65 people

## Mataian Flood Anniversary 1》The floodwaters receded，then came the dust！After the shovel heroes left：The temporary bridge is open，but Guangfu is still crossing the river

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165734
- anchor: #n2891979
- Companies mentioned: 全聯、台糖、國教署、光復國中、光復商工

Facts:
- About 15.4 million tons of mudflow rushed down along the river
- Causing 19 deaths
- 5 people are missing
- More than a million cubic meters of black mud flooded Guangfu Township in Hualien
- More than 500,000 “shovel heroes” from across Taiwan rushed to the disaster area
- Helping clear about 400,000 tons of silt
- The main campus of 光復國中 received about 200 million in reconstruction funding from 國教署
- 棒球場完成了初步整治，3000多萬元的正式工程上週開標
- 目前市區店家大約只恢復災前的2至3成
- Some of the silty soil has a pH of about 8.3
- Six months after the disaster，officials estimated that nearly a million tons of sand，soil and waste had accumulated across the three temporary storage sites
- The residual sediment in the upper，middle and lower reaches of the Mataian River is measured in hundreds of millions of cubic meters

## A 72-year-old retired executive had savings of 30 million yen，but after his wife died，he could not withdraw even 300,000！He realized he did not know how to do anything

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11165831
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022570-en.html
- anchor: #n2891978
- Companies mentioned: THE GOLD ONLINE

A 72-year-old former corporate executive struggled to manage bank accounts and household chores after his wife died suddenly. His experience highlighted how people can be unable to live independently without practical information about daily life, even if they have assets.

## More money for families with elderly relatives！A new government policy will provide 15000 yuan per month with no income cap；eligibility and how to apply for long-term care subsidies

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166117
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022564-en.html
- anchor: #n2891977

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare will raise the monthly subsidy for residential care facilities to NT$15,000 starting in 2026 and introduce monthly eligibility reviews. With no means-testing clause, about 100,000 households will be eligible for support.

## Taiwan Strait decoded》Why is the Chinese military studying the Falklands and Kosovo wars？US experts analyze what the British military’s “3 key tactics” reveal about Beijing’s plans for Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166188
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022567-en.html
- anchor: #n2891976
- Companies mentioned: 国防安全研究院

U.S. expert Dr. 傅美珠 says China’s military has studied the Falklands and Kosovo wars as it explores tactics for an invasion of Taiwan. The strategy behind those efforts is drawing attention.

## Weather forecast／Mid-Autumn Festival long-weekend weather set to change！Heavy rain possible in Kaohsiung and Pingtung as moisture increases from this day，with a higher chance of rain in eastern Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:23:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166233
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022573-en.html
- anchor: #n2891980
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 has issued a heavy rain advisory for Kaohsiung and Pingtung。The chance of rain in eastern Taiwan will rise in the latter part of the Mid-Autumn Festival long weekend as moisture from the periphery of a tropical system moves in。People should watch for changing weather。

## Behind the scenes》The council speaker’s son was detained，and his lawmaker daughter cannot run for county chief：The rise and perilous path of Changhua’s Hsieh family

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166162
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022576-en.html
- anchor: #n2891981

The Hsieh family of Changhua abandoned plans for daughter Hsieh Yi-feng to run for county chief after council speaker’s son Hsieh Tien-lin was detained over alleged vote-buying，throwing the family’s political plans off balance and deepening divisions within the Kuomintang in Changhua。

## Is the Hsiung Erh Taiwan’s “Tomahawk”？How difficult is it to build a cruise missile that even Russia wants to “equip” with？A complete analysis of the capabilities of Taiwan’s Hsiung Sheng and Yun Feng

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165881
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022601-en.html
- anchor: #n2891983
- Companies mentioned: 国家中山科学研究院、CSIS

The technical capabilities of Taiwan’s long-range cruise missile 雄昇 are analyzed in detail, using an assessment of Russia’s Zircon as a point of reference. The analysis highlights the difficulty of developing cruise missiles and their strategic value.

## Exclusive》The blue-and-white big sister！Chiang Wan-an poses with a young TPP candidate in Keelung，targeting a voter base of 110,000 commuters

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166210
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022579-en.html
- anchor: #n2891982

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is seen as a key figure in cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People’s Party。He will help a TPP candidate for Keelung City Council win the votes of 110,000 commuters，with photos together to be displayed on buses running between Taipei and Keelung to strengthen the image of blue-and-white cooperation。

## Commentary：Su Tseng-chang’s assets，Su Chiao-hui’s liabilities

- Published: 2026-09-21T08:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166226
- anchor: #n2891726
- Companies mentioned: 中天テレビ、華視、公廣集團

Former Premier Su Tseng-chang’s forceful political style is hurting his daughter Su Chiao-hui’s election campaign. His past interventions in the media and demands that officials leave the Presidential Office are being reassessed, turning his political legacy into a liability.

## US-China talks ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting。新華社：Trade and AI among topics discussed

- Published: 2026-09-21T11:47:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609210039.aspx
- anchor: #n2892281
- Companies mentioned: 新華社、美國財政部、美國貿易代表

Facts:
- The meeting between Bessent and He Lifeng is seen as laying the groundwork for possible agreements on trade，AI and other issues ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting。

## US and European September PMIs，central bank decisions and more：This week in international finance

- Published: 2026-09-21T11:45:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609213001.aspx
- anchor: #n2892280
- Companies mentioned: 荷蘭國際集團、倫敦證券交易所集團、捷孚凱集團、野村證券、ING

Facts:
- Mexico’s central bank is expected to announce its rate decision on the 24th，with markets expecting it to hold the benchmark rate steady at 6.5%。
- The Bank of England (BOE) is expected to keep its interest rate unchanged at 3.75% at its rate-setting meeting on the 24th。
- Sweden’s Riksbank will announce its rate decision on the 24th，with markets expecting it to keep the policy rate unchanged at 1.75%。
- The Swiss National Bank (SNB) will announce its interest rate decision on the 24th. With Swiss inflation still low, markets widely expect the central bank to leave rates unchanged at 0%.
- ING economists expect Indonesia’s central bank to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.75% at its policy meeting on the 23rd, but say a 1-quarter-point rate hike in the fourth quarter is likely to close out the year.

## U.S. media: Trump takes aim at wokeness again, plans committee to oversee biomedical research funding

- Published: 2026-09-21T11:41:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609210038.aspx
- anchor: #n2892279
- Companies mentioned: Politico、紐約時報、華盛頓郵報、國家衛生研究院、白宮管理及預算局、Research!America、哈佛大學、匹茲堡大學

Facts:
- Early 2025

## 2026 Golden Book Award shortlist unveiled, showcasing the diversity of Taiwan’s creative work

- Published: 2026-09-21T11:35:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609210037.aspx
- anchor: #n2892278
- Companies mentioned: 台灣文學館、中央社

Facts:
- 30 works shortlisted
- 276 works submitted
- 16 novels
- 4 essays
- 6 poetry works
- 4 nonfiction works
- 6 works eligible for the Budding Award
- 1 Golden Book Award annual grand prize worth 1 million
- 7 Golden Book Award winners
- 3 Budding Award winners
- At least 150 organizations took part enthusiastically

## 澳洲 to vie for 2029 聯合國 Security Council seat, hopes to exert influence

- Published: 2026-09-21T11:26:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609210036.aspx
- anchor: #n2892207
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、澳洲、聯合國安全理事會、路透社、澳洲人報、新聞民意測驗所、芬蘭、美國、中國、法國、俄羅斯、英國

Facts:
- 澳洲 will seek to join 聯合國安全理事會 starting in 2029
- 澳洲’s last 2-year term on the Security Council ended in 2014
- 聯合國 Security Council has 10 non-permanent members
- 5 seats are elected each year
- The election of non-permanent members for the Security Council’s 2029 to 2030 term is expected to be held by secret ballot in 2028

## 2026文化幣領取率突破7成 續推青年專屬加碼優惠

- Published: 2026-09-21T11:22:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609210035.aspx
- anchor: #n2892161
- Companies mentioned: 文化部、黃阿瑪、黑啤、啾啾妹、怪奇事物所

Facts:
- More than 1.45 million people redeemed vouchers
- Redemption rate tops 71%
- Cumulative spending reached NT$1.34 billion
- More than 11,000 young people reached the highest level, LV.5 “Legend”
- A total of 600 Culture Voucher points can be earned through cumulative upgrades
- 654,000 young people spent all 1,200 Culture Voucher points
- A total of 2.62 million IP badges collected
- 860,000 weekly check-ins completed
- 35,000 people reached LV.2 “Adventurer”
- 11,000 people advanced all the way to LV.5 “Legend”
- LV.5 requires spending 1,800 Culture Voucher points
- Collect 6 IP badges
- Check in for a total of 16 weeks

## Reports say 英特爾 plans to join forces with 友達 on advanced packaging; 友達 shares rise more than 8% in early trading

- Published: 2026-09-21T11:11:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609210034.aspx
- anchor: #n2892160
- Companies mentioned: 英特爾、友達、台積電、群創

Facts:
- To NT$32.95
- Up 3.83%
- Back above the NT$50 mark

## Lu Shiow-yen: Complete coal cuts and dismantling at Taichung Power Plant before leaving office to protect central Taiwan residents’ right to breathe

- Published: 2026-09-21T11:07:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609210033.aspx
- anchor: #n2892159
- Companies mentioned: 台中火力發電廠

Facts:
- 3 months before leaving office

## Facebook and Instagram briefly went down but are back; officials have yet to explain the cause

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:58:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609210032.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022629-en.html
- anchor: #n2892098
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Facebook、Instagram、Threads、Messenger

Facts:
- A large number of users began reporting problems from 9 a.m.
- Meta services gradually returned to normal by around 9:45 a.m.

## 調查：近8成民眾估1年後通膨逾2% 主要受外食等影響

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:50:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609210031.aspx
- anchor: #n2892037
- Companies mentioned: 國泰金、國發會、主計總處、國泰人壽、國泰世華銀行

Facts:
- 79% of people expect the inflation rate to be above 2% in 1 year
- 35% say future price changes will be driven mainly by everyday costs such as dining out
- People’s average expectation for this year’s economic growth rate is 10.89%
- Average inflation expectation is 2.51%
- Current economic conditions optimism index rises to 14.8
- Outlook optimism index rises to 16.5
- Big-ticket spending intention index rises to 18.3
- Durable goods spending intention index rises to -3.9
- People’s optimism index for Taiwan stocks rebounds to 49.1
- Risk appetite index rises to 32.9
- Inflation rate 2.07%
- 52% of people believe this year’s economic growth rate will exceed 1

## 國土署 launches old-home life-extension program, offering up to NT$4.5 million for seismic upgrades

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:45:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609210030.aspx
- anchor: #n2892036
- Companies mentioned: 國土署、內政部

Facts:
- Up to NT$4.5 million
- More than 30 years old.

## National Taipei University of Education establishes a department of Taiwanese languages and culture to train local-language teachers and cultural history professionals

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:42:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609210029.aspx
- anchor: #n2892035
- Companies mentioned: 國立台北教育大學、政治大學、台灣大學、台灣師範大學

Facts:
- Built on more than 20 years of academic work

## 勇士 beat 太空人 to clinch MLB’s National League East title, also sending 紅襪 into the playoffs

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:32:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609210028.aspx
- anchor: #n2892033
- Companies mentioned: 勇士、太空人、紅襪、光芒、紅人、響尾蛇、洋基、小熊、釀酒人、道奇

Facts:
- The team has a record of 92 wins and 64 losses
- Current record: 84 wins and 72 losses

## Shenzhen holds simulated drone racing competition; analysis says it could provide training for the defense sector

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:30:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609210027.aspx
- anchor: #n2892034
- Companies mentioned: 中國國家體育總局、中國航空運動協會

Facts:
- 64 contestants emerged from 1,557 online applicants
- The top 16 finishers in the competition can win prize money
- The champion, runner-up and third-place finisher each received RMB 10,000

## Italian schools plan to ban burqas and veils and limit the proportion of foreign students in each class

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:28:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609210026.aspx
- anchor: #n2892032
- Companies mentioned: 義大利兄弟黨

Facts:
- Non-Italian students account for about 11.6% of all students enrolled in Italy

## 台積電 turns higher as electronics stocks rally; Taiwan stocks rise 349 points in early trading

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609210025.aspx
- anchor: #n2892029
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、日月光投控、台達電、鴻海、聯電、南亞科、華邦電、國巨

Facts:
- Up 349.38 points
- High of NT$2,475
- Up 15 yuan

## Trade and AI discussed with China ahead of Trump-Xi meeting; U.S. Treasury secretary calls talks very successful

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609210024.aspx
- anchor: #n2892030
- Companies mentioned: 摩根大通集團（JP Morgan）

Facts:
- The talks lasted about 8 hours

## 7 Chinese military vessels and 3 sorties by Chinese military aircraft around Taiwan; military monitoring closely

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:17:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609210023.aspx
- anchor: #n2892031
- Companies mentioned: 國防部

Facts:
- 7 Chinese navy ships
- 3 sorties by Chinese aircraft
- 4 government ships
- 4 sorties of Chinese military aircraft

## Financial Times: U.S. increases short-term debt issuance, borrowing could reach $1 trillion over the next 1 year

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:13:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609210022.aspx
- anchor: #n2892026
- Companies mentioned: 美國銀行、摩根大通、高盛、美國聯邦準備理事會、美國聯邦預算問責委員會、國會預算處

Facts:
- The U.S. government will raise about $1.07 trillion by issuing short-term Treasury bills
- Net issuance of U.S. short-term Treasury bills will reach $1.09 trillion
- 高盛 estimates $961 billion
- Outstanding U.S. short-term debt will reach about $8 trillion
- 24.3% of total marketable Treasury debt
- 1-year Treasury yield stands at about 4.4%
- 10-year yield is about 5%
- 30-year yield is about 5.3%
- Raise the target range to 3.75% to 4%
- The U.S. budget deficit will remain at about 6% of gross domestic product (GDP)

## Taiwan stocks open up 26.55 points

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:08:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609210021.aspx
- anchor: #n2892027
- Companies mentioned: 台北股市

Facts:
- The weighted index stands at 47207.30 points

## New Taiwan dollar opens up 1.8 cents at 31.79

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:08:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609210020.aspx
- anchor: #n2892028
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- The New Taiwan dollar opened at 31.79 against the U.S. dollar today
- The New Taiwan dollar opened in a range of 31.752 to 31.79 against the U.S. dollar

## Hong Kong media: Zhao Shitong, deputy head of China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, goes to Fujian to oversee united front work

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:01:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609210019.aspx
- anchor: #n2892025
- Companies mentioned: 中共中央台辦、國務院台辦、福建省委、福建省委統戰部、明報、中共中央對外聯絡部、中聯部、河南省衛輝市、中宣部、中國社科院、青海省

Facts:
- The Chinese Communist Party’s 21st National Congress
- Zhao Shitong is 55
- The place where leader (Xi Jinping) worked for 17 years

## Wu Derong: Clear in the west and occasional rain in the east over the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday; watch the development of tropical systems

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:34:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609210018.aspx
- anchor: #n2891904
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央大學大氣科學系、氣象應用推廣基金會

Facts:
- Typhoon Dujuan, the 24th typhoon.

## 川普政府擬制裁國際刑事法院 擴大打擊力道

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:25:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609210017.aspx
- anchor: #n2891833
- Companies mentioned: 國際刑事法院、美國財政部、Office of Foreign Assets Control、華爾街日報

Facts:
- 國際刑事法院是國際社會於2002年成立
- As he was re-elected in November 2024

## Trump-Xi meeting to take place this week; institutions say investors will watch trading volume ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:20:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609210016.aspx
- anchor: #n2891787
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 95.4 points, or 0.18%, at the close on the 18th
- The S&P 500 rose 12.74 points, or 0.17%
- The Nasdaq Composite rose 104.25 points, or 0.39%
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 322.196 points, or 2.78%
- Taiwan index futures closed at 47405 points in the overnight session, down 23 points
- 台積電 futures closed at 2469 points in the overnight session, up 1 point
- Taiwan stocks rose 995.9 points, or 2.16%, for the week last week
- The TAIEX closed at 47180.75 points on the 18th, up 892.75 points
- 三大法人同步買超合計1165.86億元
- 外資及陸資買超869.94億元
- The 3 major institutional investors' net short positions fell by 1143 contracts on the 18th to 4192 contracts
- Foreign investors' net short positions fell by 2564 contracts to 7萬6110 contracts

## ICE agents shoot and hit 1 person while pursuing suspects; Austin mayor calls for independent investigation

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:19:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609210015.aspx
- anchor: #n2891786
- Companies mentioned: 美國移民暨海關執法局、奧斯汀市警局、德州騎警、Toyota

Facts:
- More than 50 people have died while in ICE custody
- Monthly arrests topped 5萬 for the first time in July and August

## Love knows no borders: Vietnamese young person who received aid expresses gratitude to Taiwan, saying its kindness is unparalleled

- Published: 2026-09-21T08:56:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609210014.aspx
- anchor: #n2891725
- Companies mentioned: 台灣NGO、太平商會、台商、獎勵金基金會、關懷救助協會、越南太平商會、SOS育幼院、羅慧夫顱顏基金會、越南家扶基金會

Facts:
- The chamber of commerce has sponsored children at an orphanage on a long-term basis since 2018

## Sanae Takaichi meets Trump before the Trump-Xi meeting; the reason is related to Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-21T11:01:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611418
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022689-en.html
- anchor: #n2892038

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with President Trump ahead of the U.S.-China leaders’ meeting. She aims to convey Japan’s security concerns in advance amid fears that the United States could make concessions to China on issues including Taiwan.

## 〈Stock Spotlight〉Foreign investors say the supply-demand gap for ABF substrates is widening; 欣興 draws a wave of buying and returns to the thousand-dollar club

- Published: 2026-09-21T11:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611712
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022686-en.html
- anchor: #n2892039
- Companies mentioned: 南電(8046-TW)、景碩(3189-TW)

Goldman Sachs pointed to a widening supply-demand gap in ABF substrates, sending shares of Unimicron, which is well positioned to benefit from AI demand, sharply higher. This is an important signal of mounting strain in the semiconductor supply chain.

## “Patch tsunami” looms! Citi CEO: AI risks are rising as companies accelerate their defensive race

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:50:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611502
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022680-en.html
- anchor: #n2892040
- Companies mentioned: 花旗グループ、Anthropic、グーグル

Citi CEO Jane Fraser said companies are stepping up security measures as advances in AI increase the risk of cyberattacks. She also cited energy supply as a new challenge.

## Musk prepares to build a “super high-speed rail” in Texas, U.S., with a speed of 321 kilometers per hour

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:46:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611675
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022683-en.html
- anchor: #n2892041
- Companies mentioned: Tesla、SpaceX

Elon Musk’s Boring Company announced a plan for a basic Hyperloop in Texas, connecting Austin and San Antonio at 321 km/h. Past projects that never came to fruition have raised doubts about whether it can be built.

## 〈Taiwan stocks open〉台積電 turns higher and lifts the market; 聯發科 and PCB stocks lead gains, up more than 400 points and steadily challenging 4萬8

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:44:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611702
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022692-en.html
- anchor: #n2892042
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、鴻海、台達電、日月光、聯電、廣達、欣興、景碩、南電、聯茂、金像電、臻鼎-KY、友達、彩晶、群創、富采

Taiwan stocks surged on AI demand, led by 台積電, 聯發科 and PCB-related shares. The index rose more than 400 points and tested levels near 48,000.

## 2940億！大摩：中國消費端AI市場四年暴增5倍 2040年上看1.6兆人民幣

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6610782
- anchor: #n2892043
- Companies mentioned: 騰訊、阿里、美團、OTA、招聘平台

According to a Morgan Stanley report, China’s consumer AI market is expected to reach 294 billion yuan in 2030 and 1.6 trillion yuan in 2040. Advertising and transaction fees are expected to be the main revenue sources, with businesses making the payments, a model likely to benefit Tencent, Alibaba and others.

## Even traditional luxury brands can't hold on: prices are falling from BBA to second-tier luxury marques

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:22:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611541
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022695-en.html
- anchor: #n2892044
- Companies mentioned: ボルボ、アウディ、BMW、メルセデス・ベンツ、乗用車連合会、車東西

China’s traditional luxury car brands are facing a price collapse. アウディ A6L and ボルボ S90 have seen price cuts of nearly 40%. The shift to electric vehicles and a shrinking market are driving structural changes across the industry.

## 〈國泰金 economic survey〉September optimism about the economy and risk appetite for stocks rebound, but concerns remain about the impact of living costs on inflation

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:17:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611653
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022701-en.html
- anchor: #n2892045
- Companies mentioned: 國泰金控

國泰金控 released its September 2026 national economic confidence survey, which found that public optimism about the economy and stock market had rebounded and growth expectations were strong, while inflation concerns persisted. The survey reflects public confidence in the resilience of Taiwan's economy.

## 【Countdown to a Mid-Autumn Festival market turn】Don't rush to flee! Is the Taiwan stock market's real “ticking time bomb” these 3 words?

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:07:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611669
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022707-en.html
- anchor: #n2892046
- Companies mentioned: 台達電(2308-TW)、新盛力(4931-TW)、高力(8996-TW)、強茂(2481-TW)、聯亞(3081-TW)、華星光(4979-TW)、上詮(3363-TW)、台積電(2330-TW)、奇鋐(3017)、健策(3653)、雙鴻(3324)、漢唐(2404-TW)、亞翔(6139-TW)、京元電子(2449-TW)、美光(MU-US)、華邦電(2344-TW)、南亞科(2408-TW)

Taiwan stocks' fourth-quarter rally is about to begin, with the three major AI-driven themes of “power, optics and heat” becoming key investment focuses. Analysts say technical support is solid and a short-term pullback is a buying opportunity.

## Bessent hails U.S.-China talks as “very successful”; sides to establish an AI notification mechanism

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:56:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611647
- anchor: #n2891905

U.S. and Chinese financial officials agreed to establish an AI reporting mechanism and also discussed extending their trade truce. The groundwork has been laid for a leaders’ meeting.

## Retail investors' biggest fear is buying at the peak and getting trapped! Trading app rolls out smart stock picks and 3 strategies to improve stock selection

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:50:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6609890
- anchor: #n2891906
- Companies mentioned: 永豐金證券

永豐金證券's 大戶投 app has launched three smart stock-selection strategies and seven types of smart trading orders to help investors improve stock selection and trading discipline. The move addresses market pain points including information overload and high barriers to stock picking, bolstering its competitiveness in B2C digital services.

## Qatar: U.S. hopes to reach an agreement with Iran

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:46:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611617
- anchor: #n2891907

Qatar is mediating efforts to resume dialogue between the United States and Iran. U.S. officials have expressed willingness to hold talks, while Iran has warned of hostile actions. Stability in the Middle East is a concern.

## Latest IBS forecast: daily token use in the thousands of trillions, DRAM market surpasses 1 trillion dollars; semiconductor industry faces a super-shortage of advanced processes and surplus of mature ones

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:40:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611447
- anchor: #n2891908
- Companies mentioned: IBS、Gartner、NVIDIA、Samsung、SK Hynix、Micron、TSMC、Amazon、Alphabet、Microsoft、Meta、Oracle、ByteDance、Tencent、Alibaba、Baidu

IBS forecasts that surging AI demand will push the semiconductor market to $4.678 trillion by 2035. HBM, DRAM and advanced process nodes are expected to face severe shortages, highlighting the structural problem of “shortages in advanced technology and oversupply in mature technology.”

## With the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday approaching, should 台積電, 聯發科, 台達電, 鴻海, 廣達 and 緯創 be sold before the break?

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:38:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611636
- anchor: #n2891909
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、廣達、緯創、緯穎

As trading volume in Taiwan stocks dwindles ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, analyst Yang Yuhua says this is a good time to build positions and recommends focusing on reasonably valued AI supply-chain leaders such as 台積電 and 聯發科, amid Fed policy uncertainty and cautious market sentiment.

## Hit by multiple negative factors!? Gold withstands the test of fire, so don't sell in haste! This “low-base AI industry” is about to take off!

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:30:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6610070
- anchor: #n2891910
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、OpenAI、戴爾(DELL-US)、輝達、摩根大通、英特爾、Nebius、Lambda、日月光(3711-TW)、京元電(2449-TW)、力成(6239-TW)、群創(3481-TW)、友達(2409-TW)、欣興(3037-TW)、景碩(3189-TW)、臻鼎-KY(4958-TW)、聯茂(6213-TW)、台燿(6274-TW)、台光電(2383-TW)、創意(3443-TW)、中砂(1560-TW)、昇陽半(8028-TW)、信紘科(6667-TW)、亞翔(6139-TW)、帆宣(6196-TW)、崇越(5434-TW)

Despite profit-taking and other market concerns, the AI supply chain remains strong, and analysts see investment opportunities in AI industries starting from a low base. Taiwan’s semiconductor stocks are attracting particular attention.

## Sensitive targets in Saudi capital attacked; Houthis agree not to fight the U.S.

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:21:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611542
- anchor: #n2891911
- Companies mentioned: Saudi Aramco

Yemen’s Houthi forces attacked facilities in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, and Yanbu with missiles and drones. Turkey is considering support under a defense agreement, while the United States confirmed it would avoid engaging the Houthis. Tensions in the Middle East are rising.

## Could stocks, bonds and other asset classes all rise “in unison” by year-end? 高盛: Market rate-hike expectations are overly pessimistic

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611379
- anchor: #n2891912
- Companies mentioned: 高盛

高盛の戦略担当者らは、市場が中央銀行の利上げ回数を4回と過度に悲観していると指摘。原油価格の下落でインフレ鈍化が進めば、株と債券が同時に上昇する可能性がある。

## Surprise dissent from 2 votes hits the accelerator: Japan's central bank faces a strange “rate-hike paradox”

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611118
- anchor: #n2891913
- Companies mentioned: 花旗、日本銀行

日本央行9月升息至1.25%，但兩名鴿派委員反對，引發市場對「升息悖論」的關注。花旗分析指出，此舉可能促使央行在人事變動前加速緊縮。

## Bessent says Strait of Hormuz will be worthless in 2 years; Qatar energy minister calls claim “completely wrong”

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:07:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611554
- anchor: #n2891914
- Companies mentioned: QatarEnergy

Qatar’s energy minister, al-Kaabi, rejected as “completely wrong” U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent’s remark that “the Strait of Hormuz will be worthless in 2 years.” He stressed its value for trade as a strategic chokepoint.

## AI doomsday theories blasted again! Jensen Huang: No scientific basis, fearmongering is irresponsible; probability of the world ending in 2030 is 0%

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:00:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611539
- anchor: #n2891915
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、OpenAI、輝達、NVIDIA

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang declared that the chance AI will destroy the world in 2030 is “0%.” He criticized doomsday predictions as lacking scientific basis and opposed excessive regulation. His remarks could have a major influence on the direction of the AI industry.

## Paving the way for a Trump-Xi meeting, senior U.S. and Chinese officials hold talks in New York, with three major issues in focus

- Published: 2026-09-21T08:56:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611548
- anchor: #n2891665
- Companies mentioned: モルガン・スタンレー（JPMorgan Chase & Co.）

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials met in New York to discuss key issues including an extension of the trade truce and AI competition ahead of a meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

## Borrowing costs rise and government financing needs surge! Wall Street estimates short-term U.S. Treasury issuance will exceed $1 trillion

- Published: 2026-09-21T08:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611494
- anchor: #n2891666
- Companies mentioned: Bank of America、JPMorgan、Goldman Sachs

借貸コストの上昇を受けて、米国が今後1年間で約1兆ドルの短期国債を発行すると見込まれている。これは政府の資金需要に対応するためだが、将来の金利リスクが懸念される。

## Wall Street bullish on AI’s “next-generation cloud”! “These 4 stocks” rated Outperform; AIaaS market could reach $4 trillion by 2034

- Published: 2026-09-21T08:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611115
- anchor: #n2891667
- Companies mentioned: Northland Equity Capital Markets、Iris Energy、Boost Run、ChronoScale、SharonAI、CoreWeave、Nebius、輝達、博通、超微半導體、亞馬遜、微軟

Wall Street research firm Northland rated 4 “next-generation cloud” providers of AI computing power “Outperform.” The AIaaS market is projected to reach $4 trillion by 2034, drawing growing investor interest.

## [Foreign investors pour in 86.9 billion!] Huang says chip sales will double! Which Taiwan stocks will surge first as the market hits 50,000 points?

- Published: 2026-09-21T08:34:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611540
- anchor: #n2891668
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、日月光、AMD、輝達、美光、威騰、希捷、SK海力士、華邦電、南亞科、旺宏、群聯、威剛、宜鼎、力積電、緯穎、鴻海、廣達、緯創、台光電、奇鋐、健策

Foreign investors bought more than 86.9 billion yen worth of shares, helping Taiwan stocks reclaim the 47,000-point level. AI and memory semiconductors led the gains, while Jensen Huang forecast that NVIDIA’s chip sales would double.

## A change in the wind? Hedge funds bullish on the yen for the first time in more than a year

- Published: 2026-09-21T08:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611119
- anchor: #n2891669
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行、アメリカ財政部

対沖基金が日本円に対して近1年半ぶりにネット多頭に転じた。日本銀行の利上げと美日当局の為替市場介入が影響し、市場の情勢が変化している。

## Premium version costs more than iPhone Duo! Qiyuan T1, billed as the “world’s first transformable personal robot,” starts at 19,999 yuan

- Published: 2026-09-21T08:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6611396
- anchor: #n2891670
- Companies mentioned: 上緯新材、智元機器人

China’s 上緯新材, through its subsidiary 啓元ロボット, unveiled the customizable personal robot 啓元Q1 and the transforming robot 啓元T1. Starting at 19,999 yuan, the robots were developed for home use.

## Is the October stock market “crash curse” a myth? Analysts say it may instead be an opportunity to buy on dips

- Published: 2026-09-21T08:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6610871
- anchor: #n2891671
- Companies mentioned: MarketWatch、State Street Markets

The supposed “curse” of an October stock market crash has little basis and may instead point to investment opportunities at lower levels. Historical data and research indicate that October carries no particular risk.

## Born smaller? Watch for SGA growth risks! What is SGA? Causes, health risks and key care tips - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-09-21T10:51:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/387150
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4022749-en.html
- anchor: #n2892244
- Companies mentioned: Heho健康

## 9 September is International Dementia Month! Doctor urges people to use 1 screening scale to accurately identify the brain’s distress signals - Heho健康

- Published: 2026-09-17T16:22:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | Heho健康
- Original: https://heho.com.tw/archives/387054
- anchor: #n2891875
- Companies mentioned: Heho健康

## Cataract surgery does more than restore eyesight! Full-range intraocular lenses can bring back nighttime safety and seamless vision, explained by a specialist with text and images

- Published: 2026-09-21T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 照護線上
- Original: https://www.careonline.com.tw/2026/09/cataract-260921.html
- anchor: #n2892162