Original台積電領軍電子權值股強勢 台股漲538點收47718點
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Rose 538.09 points
- Closing at 47,718.84 points
- Trading value was NT$820.215 billion
- Closed at NT$2480
- Up NT$20
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電
2026-09-21 12:00–15:00 JST
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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（61）
Knife attack at 富邦人壽 office in Taipei; suspect and employee rushed to hospital
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A man surnamed Yi, about 40 years old
- At around 11:10 a.m.
Companies mentioned：富邦人壽
Liang Junhong fans 6 in 2 innings in 桃園盃 start; new slider becomes a weapon after 3 months
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Recorded 6 strikeouts
- Pitch speed improved by more than 15 kilometers per hour
- Fastest pitch clocked at 145 kilometers per hour
Companies mentioned：北科附工、美和高中、巨人盃、中職
Lin Yijing: Taiwan faces 2.6 million cyberattacks a day; hopes to turn threats into business opportunities
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwan faces an average of about 2.6 million cyberattacks each day
Companies mentioned：台灣數位信任協會、數發部、RSAC
Blue camp says 林國漳 defended fraud and sex-crime defendants; his team condemns demonization of legal aid
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Handled more than 1000 and 2000 cases
- 宜蘭縣 recorded 2948 fraud cases last year
- Financial losses totaled as much as NT$1.37 billion
- Reduced the amount from NT$3.5 million to NT$1 million
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、法律扶助基金會
Taiwan-France cultural workshop opens, focusing on children’s cultural empowerment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- “2026 Taiwan-France Cultural Workshop”
- Visited France for 2 consecutive years
Companies mentioned：文化部、法國文化部、法國在台協會、大皇宮、法國國家圖書館、國家兒童未來館、羅浮宮、巴黎兒童愛樂廳、龐畢度中心、東京宮、故宮、衛武營國家藝術文化中心、國立台灣歷史博物館
115年 Tourism Factory Awards announced; 33 selected
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Facts
- A total of 33 tourism factories were selected
- 20 in the “Festival Favorites” category
- 9 in the “Artisan Handicrafts” category
- 4 in the “Educational Tours” category
- There are currently about 150 certified tourism factories across Taiwan
Companies mentioned：台灣滷味博物館、金格食品、觀光工廠協會
Man drives into police during traffic stop in Tainan; officers fire 14 shots and seize drugs
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Police fired 14 shots to stop him
Companies mentioned：台南市政府警察局第三分局、台灣台南地方檢察署
Original傳北京正蒐集香港特首評價意見 涉連任問題
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 李家超 has 1 year left in his first 5-year term
- The fire killed 168 people
Companies mentioned：李家超、香港行政長官、特首、宏福苑
Japan’s emperor and empress visit Ghibli Park, posing side by side with “No-Face”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Japan’s women’s basketball team dominated throughout, routing Kazakhstan by a lopsided 88-23 score
Companies mentioned：吉卜力工作室、每日新聞、富士新聞網（FNN）
Typhoon Dujuan hits Tokyo, Japan; 275 flights canceled and more than 4000 households lose power
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At least 275 flights canceled
- More than 4000 households without power
- Wind speeds have reached 144 kilometers per hour
Companies mentioned：日本航空公司、全日空
林保署: Swimming across high-altitude lakes and other activities that disturb ecosystems are strictly prohibited
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署
北科 advances with 3 wins in 桃園盃 qualifiers; coach warns against complacency over unseen errors
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Won 3 straight games in the qualifiers
- Won 6-0
- Original王伊佐今天單場2安2打點
- Original有讓王伊佐打4棒
Companies mentioned：北科附工、美和高中、麥寮高中、中興高中
With a NT$389 million fine unpaid, Najib’s home detention has yet to begin
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About NT$389 million
- 50 million ringgit
- A 12-year prison sentence
- 6 years
- 42 million ringgit
Companies mentioned：Shafee & Co.律師事務所、民主行動黨、默迪卡民調中心、每日新聞、一馬發展公司、SRC國際公司
Original桃園龍潭1處資源回收場火警 濃煙蔽日幸無傷亡
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 67 firefighters
- 22 fire engines
- 1 ambulance
- 36 square meters
Companies mentioned：中央社
林峯正 criticizes party-assets ruling; 國民黨 says transitional justice must not override the law
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 黨產會 loses 3 cases involving 國民黨’s former central headquarters and other assets
Companies mentioned：國民黨、不當黨產處理委員會、最高行政法院
曹興誠 accuses 謝寒冰 of distributing sexual images and violating election laws; request to initiate private prosecution rejected
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Commentator 謝寒冰 claimed in early 2025 that former 聯電 chairman 曹興誠 had had an extramarital affair
- On several occasions around 2016, rode on the same flights as 曹興誠 to and from Hong Kong
Companies mentioned：聯電、中央社
鬍鬚張 backs 蔣萬安: “If people are attacked for showing support, it tears society apart”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The trip from 南港車站 to 國家生技研究園區 used to take 20 to 30 minutes during rush hour
- The commute and school drop-off and pickup will take just 5 minutes going forward
- A 4-meter-wide pedestrian walkway and bicycle lane are specifically planned
- Expected to open to traffic on September 28
Companies mentioned：鬍鬚張、中央社
Foreign investors sold a net NT$18.4 billion last week, marking 3 straight weeks of selling, while adding 力積電 and 聯電
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Foreign investors sold a net NT$18.463 billion on the main market last week
- Foreign investors’ cumulative net sales totaled NT$1.4134 trillion
- Foreign investors held stocks worth a total of NT$73.7798 trillion
- That was 48.09% of the market capitalization of all listed stocks
Companies mentioned：友達、中鋼、和彰銀、力積電、中華電、聯電
特斯拉 sends team to audit Chinese supplier qualifications ahead of humanoid robot production
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Long-term target cost per unit is US$20000 to US$30000
- About NT$635000 to NT$953000
Companies mentioned：特斯拉、拓普集團、三花智控、均勝電子、宇樹科技、智元機器人
機捷 adds extra trains between A12 and A21 to handle crowds for Taiwan Design Expo
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 2026 Taiwan Design Expo will be held in 桃園 from September 24 to October 11
- During peak hours, a total of 8 extra trains per hour will run in both directions between A12 and A21
- The minimum interval between trains can be shortened to 5 minutes
Companies mentioned：桃捷公司、桃園大眾捷運公司
奇美 launches AI tool to help emergency doctors; generates medical summaries in 30 seconds and allows follow-up questions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Generates a one-page medical summary in about 30 seconds
- Then takes another 5 to 10 minutes to compile manually
Companies mentioned：奇美醫院、工業技術研究院、數位發展部
Thai Prime Minister Anutin visits Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom, focusing on the UN General Assembly and trade and investment cooperation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The tariff rate on Thai goods in the United States could be 19%
- The United States lowered reciprocal tariffs on Thai goods from 36% to 19%
Companies mentioned：泰國資本市場組織協會、泰國證券交易所
Did city fail to protect complainant in workplace sexual harassment case at district office? 台中市政府 says it followed procedures
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original海線某區公所1名課長長期遭直屬長官與同事性騷擾
Companies mentioned：民主進步黨、台中市政府、台中市議會、中市府性別平等委員會、中市府民政局、中市府人事處
0056’s assets top NT$800 billion, cementing its position as the leading high-dividend ETF
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 元大高股息ETF（0056）’s latest assets reached NT$800.3 billion
- That puts it ahead of 國泰永續高股息（00878） at NT$656.6 billion
- 群益台灣精選高息（00919） had NT$609.5 billion
- 元大台灣50（0050） had NT$2.4252 trillion
- 0056 had about 1.6568 million beneficiaries
- 0050 had 3.5607 million
- 00878 had 1.6688 million
- 大華優利高填息30（00918） and FT台灣永續高息（00961） had assets of NT$156.9 billion and NT$14.3 billion, respectively
Companies mentioned：元大高股息ETF、國泰永續高股息、群益台灣精選高息、元大台灣50、大華優利高填息30、FT台灣永續高息
台泥 to hold extraordinary shareholders’ meeting in October; commemorative gift is a cement-bag-style shoulder bag
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 台泥 will hold an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on Oct. 13
- Released in 2 colors: brown and white
Companies mentioned：台泥、Cimpor International Holdings
Taiwanese chef visits Argentina to recreate the flavors of Taiwan from immigrants' childhoods
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2026 Taiwan International Culinary Lecture Tour
- 2 Taiwanese chefs
- 4 dishes
- 9 routes
- 18 countries
- 58 regions
- 115 events
Companies mentioned：台灣會館、僑務委員會、世華工商婦女企管協會、阿根廷分會、味大王
Jensen Huang: AI giants' calls to slow down may be an excuse to shirk responsibility for oversight
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The probability of AI destroying the world is 0%
- Original在這個10年結束前
Companies mentioned：輝達、Nvidia、哥倫比亞廣播公司、CBS News、英國廣播公司、BBC、Anthropic、Sam Altman、All-In Summit
Dragon dance transforms into Harry Potter; Taoyuan team wins gold at the National Games for a second consecutive time
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Won gold with a score of 9.17
Companies mentioned：桃園市政府體育局、桃園市龍獅代表隊、中央社
Xi-Trump summit: Chang Wu-yue says Taiwan issue is not a key focus; Beijing seeks a strategic window of opportunity
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Chinese and U.S. leaders are set to hold their second meeting in just over 4 months
- China and the US held trade talks in New York lasting 3 or 4 days
- Establish a “constructive strategic stability relationship” for a 3-year period, lasting until the end of Trump's term in 2029
Companies mentioned：淡江大學、明報、中央社、APEC、G20
Japanese media: Japan approached North Korean officials through the Asian Games but received no response
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：北韓體育相、金日國、共同社、日相高市早苗、日本政府、日本政府相關人士、日本負責北韓議題的人士、旅日朝鮮人總聯合會、旅日朝鮮人體育聯合會、亞洲奧林匹克理事會、OCA
Mid-Autumn Festival holiday domestic travel hotel bookings: Matsu tops the list with an average rate of 7 tenths
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Lienchiang County reached 72.43%
- Tainan City: 63.07%
- Penghu County: 62.87%
- Overall average: 54.48%
Lien Sheng-wen leads KMT youth, calls on them to return home to vote on 11/28
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 300 young people
- Nov. 28
Companies mentioned：國民黨、國民黨青年事務發展委員會、K棒行動陣線
Keelung inmates' handmade egg yolk pastries draw a response; Mid-Autumn Festival sales expected to reach 10,000
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Shipments expected to reach 10,000
- Although the space is only about 3 ping
- Each tray of egg yolk pastries takes about 25 to 30 minutes to bake
- Large box: 12 pastries
- Small box: 6 pastries
- Priced at NT$480
Companies mentioned：基隆看守所、鱟江烘焙坊、中央社
The Taiwan dollar rose 5.8 cents at midday, provisionally closing at 31.75
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Provisionally closed at 31.75
- Rose 5.8 cents
- Transaction value: US$1.743 billion
Companies mentioned：中央社
New travel insurance rules take effect; life insurers raise medical coverage limits and offer 3 reminders
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taiwanese are expected to make nearly 19 million outbound trips in 2025
- The maximum coverage for overseas accident medical expenses has been raised to NT$2.5 million
- The maximum coverage for overseas emergency illness medical expenses has been raised to NT$4.05 million
- The maximum coverage for overseas accident medical expenses has been raised to NT$600,000
- The maximum coverage for overseas emergency illness medical expenses has been raised to NT$1.16 million
- The U.S., Canada and Japan provide 300%
- Europe, New Zealand, Australia and South Korea provide 200%
- Primarily overseas travel, accounting for 87%
- Online policy purchases were most common among people aged 49 to 59, accounting for 26.22%
- The next largest group was those aged 40 to 49, accounting for 20.67%
- Coverage can reach a maximum of NT$2 million
Companies mentioned：富邦人壽、凱基人壽、台灣人壽
U.S. and Chinese officials hold talks to pave the way for Xi-Trump summit, hope to establish AI dialogue mechanism
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Lasted about 8 hours
- Scheduled to meet at the White House on the 24th
- The war between Washington and Tehran has entered its 7th month
Companies mentioned：摩根大通、亞洲集團
Rise in U.S. Treasury yields raises concerns; central bank says markets will remain heavily reliant on dollar assets
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 2-year yield rose from 3.37% to 4.66% on Sept. 15
- The 10-year yield rose from 3.94% to 5%
- 美國國會預算辦公室（CBO） forecasts that U.S. debt will continue growing at 6% over the next 10 years
- Amazon、Alphabet、Meta及Oracle have issued about US$194.1 billion in corporate bonds
- About US$108.4 billion for all of last year
- Foreign investors collectively hold about US$9.29 trillion in U.S. Treasuries
- An increase of US$679.7 billion from the end of 2024
- Also an increase of US$29.5 billion from the end of December 2025
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Alphabet、Meta、Oracle、Reuters、美國聯準會（Fed）、美國國會預算辦公室（CBO）
Car reversing into a vendor's stall in Zhudong, Hsinchu County, leaves 2 with other injuries and 2 with burns
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 4 people were injured at the scene
- 2 suffered other injuries
- 2 suffered burns
Companies mentioned：中國醫藥大學新竹附設醫院
Hung Shen-han attends APEC ministerial meeting; tight security around venue in Nanjing
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2026 APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting
- Arrived at Nanjing Lukou International Airport at 7:57 p.m. last night
Companies mentioned：APEC、海基會
Original國際技能競賽制服設計藏密碼 融入台灣經緯度座標
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 48th International Skills Competition
- Original台灣有53名國手參賽
- 121 degrees east longitude
- 23.5 degrees north latitude
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣
President Lai inspects disaster drill at special education school in Kaohsiung, praises excellent performance
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Schools and preschools at all levels hold disaster drills every Sept. 21, National Disaster Prevention Day
Companies mentioned：高雄特殊教育學校、民主進步黨、高雄市政府、中央社
Bombing warehouses, steel mills and railways, Russia changes tactics to target Ukraine's economic jugular
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Ukraine faces a tax revenue shortfall of more than US$1.5 billion
- Of Ukraine's 5 million square meters of modern warehouse facilities
- 2.1 million have already been destroyed
- 900,000 square meters have been bombed in just the past few months
- Leaving 17 workers dead
- These plants together account for 90% of Ukraine's steel output
- They employ a combined workforce of more than 15,000
- As this year's budget deficit is set to reach US$27 billion
- Russian attacks could cost Ukraine about US$1.5 billion more in tax revenue
- Equivalent to a loss of about 1.5% of gross domestic product (GDP)
- Exports agricultural products equivalent to about 40% of normal levels
- Air defenses shot down 450 drones heading for the Russian capital on the evening of the 19th
Companies mentioned：Novus、Eva、Varus、Metinvest、ArcelorMittal、Dragon Capital
Typhoon Dujuan approaches Japan; Kanto could be hit by strong winds and heavy rain
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Accumulated rainfall has exceeded 300 millimeters
Companies mentioned：日本氣象廳、路透社、愛知名古屋亞運
4-car crash on the Sanchong section of Taiwan Route 1's elevated road leaves 8 injured; traffic backs up
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 4-car crash
- 8 people injured
- At the 5.6-kilometer mark
- Around 8 a.m.
- It took nearly 20 minutes
- Around 11 o'clock
Companies mentioned：中央社、馬偕醫院、新北市三重醫院、台北市中興醫院
South Korean media: Suspected landmine explosion in the inter-Korean Demilitarized Zone injures 3 South Korean troops
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 3 people were injured
- One soldier was seriously injured
Companies mentioned：韓聯社TV、Yonhap News TV、法新社
Asian Games men's wushu routines: Sun Chia-hung ranks 2nd in taijiquan, aims for a medal in taijijian
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Total score: 9.733 points
- 中國選手 Liu Dewen: 9.780 points
Companies mentioned：台灣代表團、中國選手
Taichung City brings drone footage into its spatial information network for public viewing and searches
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Completed 3D building models for about 107,500 households
Companies mentioned：台中市地政局、158PLUS空間資訊網
Taitung subsidizes out-of-pocket health insurance costs for young children, benefiting 5842 in the first month
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 5842 young children benefited in the first month
- Subsidies totaled about NT$4.33 million
Companies mentioned：台東縣政府、衛生福利部中央健康保險署
Original海鯤號再度海測 專家預測10月可能交艦
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Delivery in October is highly likely
- Even more than 1 year
Companies mentioned：海鯤號、台灣安全發展協會、海軍、台船
Ke Huy Quan's memoir: $3 million in bonuses from Temple of Doom changed his family's fortunes
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Nearly US$100,000
- About NT$3.18 million
Companies mentioned：盧卡斯影業、綜藝、娛樂週刊
Passenger suspected of feeling unwell falls onto tracks at THSR Tainan Station; train makes emergency stop, no casualties
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Arrival at the station delayed by more than 30 minutes
- Refund 10% of the fare paid
- Installation of platform screen doors across the entire line expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2028
Companies mentioned：台灣高鐵公司
European intelligence chief warns Russia is plotting decisive action against 北約
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Potential attack could happen within “months, not years” at the earliest
- Ukraine launched attacks with hundreds of drones and missiles against Moscow and other parts of Russia early today
- Original1年前有10多架未掛載彈藥的無人機闖入波蘭領空
Companies mentioned：北約、衛報、波蘭總理圖斯克、法國總統馬克宏、捷克安全情報局、庫戴爾卡、拉脫維亞國家安全局、梅茲韋耶次、愛沙尼亞外交部秘書長塞維奧夫、美國中央情報局、雷克里夫、克里姆林宮、培斯科夫
Original慶籌會公布國慶紀念品 首推雙十迷你燈箱
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 50 members of the public will be selected to receive commemorative gifts
- Made with 304 stainless steel
- The National Day plum blossom rice crackers are made with 100% Taiwanese rice
Companies mentioned：慶籌會、中央社、台灣在地廠商
Original梁牧養影射涉貪一審無罪 潘孟安：上訴到底
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original梁牧養遭判決須賠新台幣180萬元
Companies mentioned：梁牧養、潘孟安、屏東縣政府、Facebook、YouTube
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi to visit the U.S. and meet Trump; Japanese media: She plans to emphasize investment contributions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Japan plans to invest US$550 billion in the United States
- Government and private-sector collaboration will involve more than 370 trillion yen
- The United States is asking allies to increase defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product (GDP)
Companies mentioned：日本經濟新聞、國際刑事法院、ICC
Original鬍鬚張少東挺蔣萬安 沈伯洋：挺誰是商家自由
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：鬍鬚張、蔣萬安、沈伯洋、民主進步黨、黃世杰
萬芳醫院 doctor charged under the Personal Data Protection Act for checking medical records and texting patients to solicit business
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3 patients
- Original蕭、鍾2名醫師
Companies mentioned：萬芳醫院
Trump and Zelensky agree to meet in New York, giving new momentum to Russia-Ukraine peace efforts
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 4 and a half years have passed since the Russia-Ukraine war began
Companies mentioned：烏克蘭、美國、俄羅斯、伊朗、聯合國、臉書、美國已故聯邦參議員葛蘭姆
Original桃園盃高一捕手田朗生涯首支再見安 麥寮搶勝晉複賽
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Led the team to a 3-2 win and a place in the second round
Companies mentioned：桃園盃、麥寮高中、中興高中
Original台積電領軍電子權值勁揚 台股盤中漲逾500點
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Up 548.03 points
- Peaked at 47728.78 points
- Weighted index at 47686.8 points
- Up 506.05 points
- Trading value of about NT$480 billion
- Electronics index up 1.33%
- Financial index up 0.46%
- OTC index down 0.16%
- Peaked at NT$2,485
- Up NT$25
- Up 1.01%
- Up 5%
- Up nearly 6%
- Up 3.5%
- Down more than 1%
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、日月光投控、鴻海、南亞科、欣興、國巨、南電、台新台灣優勢成長主動式ETF、美國聯邦準備理事會、大型雲端服務供應商
Taiwan | 風傳媒（45）
Trump again issues a stark warning to Iran: “They'd better behave. I'm considering ‘blowing up the entire country’”
U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned the possibility of “bombing the whole country” in Iran, further heightening tensions in the Middle East. With the U.N. General Assembly approaching, military pressure and diplomatic options are both in play.
Rebuilding from despair! One year after the Mataian flood in Hualien, why is the “road to recovery” still deadlocked?
Original花蓮光復鄉で発生した馬太鞍洪水災害から1年が経過したが、復興は依然として停滞している。土砂の処理や農地の復旧が進まず、住民の生活再建が遅れている。行政院の重建計画にも地方との意見の相違が生じている。
Is Cho Jung-tai's frozen salary about to be paid? He reveals Lai Ching-te's 2 instructions that “cleared the way” at the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics: Weng Hsiao-ling's efforts were in vain
During Taiwan’s budget review, KMT lawmakers proposed freezing Premier Cho Jung-tai’s salary, prompting President Lai Ching-te to object that it would violate the Constitution. The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics approved the payment. The political dispute grew into a legal issue, and the freeze was effectively rendered invalid.
Moscow hit by largest-ever air raid, with more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones striking and an oil refinery engulfed in flames
Ukraine’s military carried out its largest-ever drone attack inside Russia, damaging a Moscow refinery and residential buildings. Russia said it shot down 1,110 drones. The attack occurred on the final day of wartime parliamentary elections, heightening international tensions.
Moscow hit by “largest air raid since the war began”! More than 1,000 Ukrainian drones and domestically made missiles strike in waves, paralyzing half of Russia's 6 major diesel hubs
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on the day of Russia’s elections, damaging a Moscow refinery and residential areas. Half of Russia’s major diesel production capacity has been shut down, seriously affecting the country’s energy supply and exports.
Companies mentioned：Fire Point
Accused of spending NT$30 million on the Hsinchu baseball stadium opening, Kao Hung-an faces criticism from Chuang Ching-cheng: “How long will this political ATM keep dispensing money?”
Hsinchu mayoral candidate Chuang Ching-cheng criticized incumbent Mayor Kao Hung-an for politicizing the baseball stadium issue for 4 years and spending another NT$30 million on an opening ceremony before the election, while diverting education and sports funding. The case highlights the conflict between local governance and electioneering.
Today's (09/21) top stories! When could the NT$10,000 universal cash payment arrive?／Seniors could receive up to 10000 yuan for the Double Ninth Festival; eligibility at a glance／How did the Hsieh family of Changhua rise to prominence?
Today’s key news covers when the universal 10,000-yen payment will be deposited, the details of senior-citizen payments for the Double Ninth Festival, and the Hsieh family of Changhua, Taiwan. The reports have drawn attention because they directly affect people’s daily lives.
Globally recognized quality! EVA Air wins 18 SKYTRAX awards; premium economy and family-friendly services receive international recognition; Taipei-Delhi direct flights resume in December
EVA Air won 18 TOP10 awards from SKYTRAX, ranking No. 1 worldwide for its premium economy class and family-friendly service. The honors attest to the airline’s service quality and international reputation, as it seeks to further expand globally.
Companies mentioned：SKYTRAX、Travel + Leisure、AirlineRatings.com
Do you still have to pay health insurance premiums yourself after losing your job? The unemployed and their dependents are eligible for subsidies while receiving unemployment benefits, with no separate application required
While involuntarily laid-off workers receive unemployment benefits, subsidies cover their own health insurance contributions and those of dependents they supported when they left their jobs. The support is applied automatically without an application, helping ease financial burdens.
Popular Japanese lifestyle goods brand 3COINS opens its first Taiwan store at 誠品生活 Wuchang, with about 112 ping of shopping space
Japanese lifestyle goods brand 3COINS opened its first Taiwan store at 誠品生活 Wuchang in Taipei on September 12, bringing popular products and Taiwan-exclusive collections to the market as it officially enters Taiwan and builds momentum for its broader Asian expansion.
Companies mentioned：PAL Group Holdings、momo購物網、誠品生活
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Taiwanese panel maker AUO saw its share price and trading volume surge following reports of advanced-packaging cooperation with インテル and TSMC. Its expansion into the semiconductor sector has drawn market attention.
Companies mentioned：インテル、台積電、群創、正達、康寧
40-year-old woman suddenly unable to hold her phone and developed weakness in her arms and legs; Taipei Medical University finds 4-centimeter brain tumor and removes it with minimally invasive surgery, preserving her long hair without a scar
A woman in her 40s was rushed to hospital after sudden paralysis in her arms and legs, and a 4-cm tumor was found in the right side of her brain. Taipei Medical University Hospital removed it completely using minimally invasive craniotomy. The procedure was designed with appearance in mind, preserving her long hair and natural look.
Taiwan Forum on Forward-Looking Acute Kidney Injury Care: 10 Medical Societies Join Forces to Sign Joint Declaration on Digital Enhancement of ICU Acute Kidney Injury Care
Ten medical associations in Taiwan issued the “Joint Declaration on Digital Advancement in Acute Kidney Injury Care,” promoting early detection of AKI in ICUs and the digitalization of CRRT treatment. The initiative is an important step toward precision medicine for an aging society.
Not wet-dry bathroom separation or a dishwasher! The most appreciated home renovation feature among the top 10: “Practical and convenient, noticeably improves quality of life”—once you use it, you can’t go back
A survey by 《網路溫度計DailyView》 unveiled the top 10 home features that most improve quality of life. Smart toilets ranked No. 1, with their practicality earning high marks.
Companies mentioned：American Standard、Hitachi、Daikin、Mitsubishi Heavy Industries、Bosch、Miele、Svago、Philips
Xi Jinping hasn’t arrived yet, but Detroit is already in an uproar! 6 major U.S. auto industry groups urgently warn Trump: Letting Chinese capital in is like inviting a wolf into the house
Six major U.S. automotive groups urged the Trump administration to be wary of Chinese automakers entering the United States. Reports of a visit to the U.S. by 比亜迪 have also stirred controversy, amid concerns about the impact on jobs and national security.
Companies mentioned：比亜迪、ポールスター、フォルクスワーゲン
鬍鬚張 vice chairman sparks controversy by backing Chiang Wan-an! Shen Po-yang responds
鬍鬚張 vice chairman’s public support for Chiang Wan-an prompted a boycott by the pan-green camp. Shen Po-yang urged businesses to observe boundaries when making political statements, stressing that discussion of municipal affairs should come first. The incident reflects the sensitive interplay between business and politics.
Companies mentioned：鬍鬚張
Not guava or kiwi! Expert recommends 1 “superfruit” with antioxidant power “5 times that of blueberries,” helping stabilize blood sugar and fight inflammation at a great value
Nutritionist Lin Li-tsen said maqui berries have 3 to 5 times the antioxidant power of blueberries and are a superfruit with benefits for blood sugar control and fighting inflammation. In Taiwan, they can be easily consumed in powdered form.
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Taiwan stocks surged 548 points today, with the weighted index nearing a record high as 聯發科 broke above NT$5,000 and 台積電 turned higher. This reflects continued investor interest in AI and semiconductor themes, with strong momentum in the market.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科
Tian Xiwei and Meng Ziyi aren’t No. 1! Top 10 mainland drama actresses with the strongest “villainess vibe”; the winner is the star of 《一甌春》, dubbed online as a villainous Lin Daiyu
As “villainess” characters in Chinese dramas attract attention, Zhou Ye’s Xie Qingyuan in 《一甕春》 was ranked No. 1. Tian Xiwei, Meng Ziyi and others also made the list, sparking a buzz online.
Where can you get the best price for your old iPhone? Don’t rush to a phone shop! Insiders test “1 method” that pays more than Apple’s official trade-in; locations across Taiwan revealed
An automated smartphone buyback machine operated by Taiwan’s BUNNIT is offering more than 10,000 yen for an iPhone 14 Pro, a higher price than Apple’s official program and telecom companies. The machines are installed at 163 locations nationwide, drawing growing interest from users.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Studio A、傑昇通訊
Still blindly investing in 0050? Expert names 10 ETFs with better returns—their success or failure all comes down to TSMC
Yuanta Taiwan Top 50 (0050) has underperformed several diversified ETFs because of its heavy concentration in TSMC. Financial writer Chen Chung-ming named the top 10 Taiwan-listed ETFs by returns this year, emphasizing the importance of diversification.
Companies mentioned：元大投信、兆豐投信、富邦投信、野村投信、台新投信、永豐投信、第一金投信、群益投信、中信投信
The iPhone 18 Pro camera isn’t No. 1! Global ranking of the best camera phones released; the winner takes the top spot with 175 points
The iPhone 18 Pro camera scored 172 points in DXOMARK’s rankings, placing second. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra took first place with 175 points, underscoring intensifying competition in camera performance.
Companies mentioned：Huawei、Vivo、Oppo、Google、Apple
Starbucks buy-one-get-one deal is here! Coffee offers include Frappuccinos and Starbucks Refreshers; prices for all 9 Snoopy collaboration items revealed
Starbucks is running a buy-one-get-one-free campaign on drinks including Star Frappuccino and Star Refreshers. A Snoopy collaboration collection featuring 9 items is also being launched. The promotions aim to attract customers and boost sales.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
Asian Games baseball / Taiwan-Korea showdown starts tonight! Taiwan sends 20-year-old “secret weapon” Lin Yi-wei to start against KBO ace Kwak Bin, who throws at 160 km/h
Baseball competition opened at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with Chinese Taipei facing defending champions South Korea in its first game. In a surprise move, 20-year-old Cooperative Bank pitcher Lin Yi-wei will start against KBO ace Kwak Bin. The move shows the coaching staff’s confidence in young players and adds intrigue and strategic significance to this rivalry.
The Wall Street Journal: He was an obscure math prodigy; after quitting Anthropic, he became an “advocate” for AI safety
Jakob Kocson, a 27-year-old former Anthropic researcher, resigned and issued a warning, saying AI could destroy humanity. His comments have sparked a global debate over AI safety.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI、Nvidia
Nagoya Asian Games 9/21 Taiwan schedule: Taiwan-Korea baseball showdown starts tonight! Lee Chih-kai and Lin Yun-ju compete, with medals up for grabs in several events
On day 2 of the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan’s delegation is fielding key athletes including gymnast Lee Chih-kai and table tennis player Lin Yun-ju. The baseball game between Taiwan and South Korea tonight is drawing attention, while Taiwan has already won 2 silver medals in soft tennis.
Gifts of 2.44 million to children within a year may still be taxed! A look at 10 major gift-tax pitfalls: watch out for transfers and paying their credit card bills
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Explainer: Will the U.S. make further concessions on Taiwan at the 2nd Xi-Trump meeting? Shen You-chung: “3 things remain unchanged” in U.S.-China-Taiwan relations; stabilize the “Republic of China’s voice”
Ahead of the “川習二会,” Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen You-chung emphasized “3 constants” in U.S.-China-Taiwan relations. He stressed the importance of Taiwan’s autonomy and preserving the Republic of China’s right to speak.
Did pension reform make no difference? Wave of civil servant retirements is here! 11,000 “rushed to retire” last year; insiders reveal the harsh main reason: this rule changed
The number of civil servants retiring in Taiwan hit a 10-year high last year, reaching 11,229. The main reasons were that the retirement age threshold rose to 60 and eligibility requirements increased, prompting many to retire before the rules changed. Senior-level civil servants and police made up the largest groups in the retirement wave, while medical personnel saw the biggest increase.
Companies mentioned：銓敘部
Where do the most foreign spouses in Taiwan live? Not Taoyuan! 1 county or city tops the nation, with more than 13,000
As of the end of 2025, Taiwan had 62,971 foreign spouses who had not acquired citizenship. The largest number, 13,120, lived in New Taipei City, accounting for about one-fifth of the nationwide total.
International perspective: Did Xi Jinping really suffer a stroke? The Wall Street Journal reveals why he missed the BRICS dinner: he was indeed unwell
Chinese President Xi Jinping missed a dinner during the BRICS summit because he was unwell, prompting rumors of a stroke. The Wall Street Journal confirmed that he had felt unwell, but found no evidence that he had suffered a stroke or was in critical condition. The episode highlights the lack of transparency about Chinese leaders’ health and a succession crisis.
How much does a 50-year-old need to earn to be considered well-paid? Latest figures by age group released! Directorate-General of Budget reveals median wages; see at a glance how you compare
Taiwan’s Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics released wage statistics for employees from January to July 2026. The median wage for those aged 50 to 64 was the highest, at NT$44,019. Women’s wage growth surpassed men’s for the first time, while finance and information and communications led all industries.
Is there really no across-the-board memory shortage? Acer Chairman Chen Jun-sheng drops a bombshell; why 華邦電, 南亞科 and 力積電 shares turned lower intraday
Acer Chairman Chen Jun-sheng said the widespread memory shortage is easing, dampening expectations of further price increases. Related stocks, including 華邦電, fell as a result, and costs are expected to decline in 2027.
Companies mentioned：華邦電、南亞科、力積電、旺宏
Original全聯1款鮮奶好喝到被搶光！內行讚「濃郁順口、奶香很純沒腥味」：高CP值一喝成主顧
“A-Xiu Fresh Milk,” sold at 全聯福利中心, has become so popular that it repeatedly sells out, with customers praising its rich, smooth flavor and lack of an unpleasant aftertaste. It has also raised interest in other small-farm milk brands, reflecting increased consumer demand for high-quality domestic milk.
Companies mentioned：全聯福利中心、義美、高大、鮮乳坊、養樂多
National Day souvenirs unveiled! An insulated bottle with a “magnetic phone stand” and the first mini lightbox; see how to enter the prize draw
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Better than high-speed rail or Taiwan Railways! Insiders switch to it for “comfortable, quiet seats and cheap fares”; overnight buses let you sleep all the way to your stop
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Companies mentioned：和欣客運、台湾高鐵、台湾鉄路公司
Hsinchu City’s “elite school” ordered to shut down! Debt exceeds 110 million yuan after failed transition; administrative appeal rejected
Silicon Valley School, a private school in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, was ordered to dissolve after losing its campus and accumulating more than 110 million yen in debt. It also lost a court case. The school was deemed unable to continue operating, and efforts to reorganize it failed.
Companies mentioned：康橋學校財團法人
[The Journalist] Two private schools close at once: mysterious Xindian landowner reclaims Nanqiang and Kaishan, sells sites to developers for NT$3.5 billion
Amid Taiwan’s declining birthrate, private vocational high schools Nanqiang Industrial and Commercial High School and Kaiming High School in Xindian District have closed. The Dapinglin Liu family, the landowners, sold the school site for 3.5 billion yen to 3 construction companies. The case highlights the conversion of educational land to real estate development.
Companies mentioned：新美齊、德杰、海悅國際
Jiufen and Tamsui Old Street lose out! The champion among New Taipei's top 10 attractions is “it”: visitors praise it as a top choice for picnics and walks, with enough to enjoy for a full day
New Taipei City tourism statistics for January through July 2026 showed that New Taipei Metropolitan Park led the rankings, with more than 23.03 million visitors. The park, which combines nature and urban amenities, drew more visitors than Jiufen or Tamsui, highlighting the importance of urban recreational spaces.