The Dragons’ bats powered a 12-run victory; 43-year-old Lions veteran Chen Yung-chi made his pitching debut.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 12-run margin
- 43 years old
- 5th-oldest
Companies mentioned：味全龍隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊
2026-09-22 21:00–24:00 JST
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Taiwan Lottery’s Lotto jackpot rolls over for the 4th consecutive draw; next jackpot could reach NT$160 million
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Jackpot could reach NT$160 million
- Original下期（25日）預估銷售新台幣1.6至1.8億元
- NT$1,546,524 per winning ticket
- 4 sets of the NT$1 million prize were won in this draw
- 574 tickets won the NT$5,000 prize in this draw
- A total of 14 sets of the NT$1 million prize have been won
- 56 sets remain
- A total of 1,635 tickets have won the NT$5,000 prize
- 4,365 tickets remain
Companies mentioned：台彩
U.S. stocks extend gains in early trading after Nasdaq hits record high
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1% to 52,081.10 points
- The S&P 500 rose 0.2% to 7,776.38 points
- The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.4% to 27,239.36 points
Companies mentioned：Briefing.com、川普、習近平
EU small-parcel tax takes effect; traffic to Chinese e-commerce sites including Shein falls in France
As a result of the EU introducing a 3-euro tariff in July on packages worth less than 150 euros, web traffic in France for Chinese e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu fell by as much as 42%. The measure is part of efforts to ensure a fairer European market and is seen as an indication of significant policy effects.
Companies mentioned：Temu、Shein、全球速賣通（AliExpress）、FEVAD（電商與遠距銷售聯盟）
Taiwan’s men’s table tennis team wins a medal for the 4th consecutive Asian Games; baseball routs Thailand for first win
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Routed Thailand 15-0
Man surnamed Hsieh stabs brother to death in Tongxiao, Miaoli County; prosecutors seek court approval for detention
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At around 4 a.m. today
- Article 271, Paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code
- The statutory minimum penalty is 5 years’ imprisonment
Companies mentioned：苗栗縣警局通霄分局、苗栗地檢署、犯罪被害人保護協會苗栗分會
Health Coins program to launch in October; life insurers offer extra rewards and plan new policies
Summary not yet available
Facts
- FitBack has surpassed 2 million users
- The number of active wellness-linked policies has surpassed 2.5 million
- Around 50 policies have wellness-management activities closely aligned with the Health Coins tasks
Companies mentioned：台灣人壽、國泰人壽、富邦人壽、南山人壽、凱基人壽
Original知名鋼琴家王羽佳身兼指揮 享受與團員合奏樂趣
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The two sides have toured Europe and the Americas over the past 2 years
- The 2 works have a combined performance time of nearly 2 hours
Companies mentioned：王羽佳、馬勒室內樂團、牛耳藝術、卡普斯汀、崔法斯曼、莫札特、普羅柯菲夫
Diana’s brother’s memoir goes on sale, stirring fresh turmoil in the British royal family
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The book has 384 pages
- It is also being published worldwide in 12 languages
- A statement from the 77-year-old king
Companies mentioned：企鵝出版集團、每日郵報、週日郵報、亞馬遜、英國廣播公司、白金漢宮
Lee Chuan-ching tells lecture at National Taipei University: Those who have endured hardship do not forget others’ suffering
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 42-year public service career
Companies mentioned：國民黨、國立台北大學、公共行政暨政策學系系學會、中華民國工商建設研究會、北區聯誼會
Reuters: Saudi Arabia’s east-west oil pipeline back online; Red Sea port to resume oil exports
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Exports about 4 million barrels of oil per day
- Equivalent to about 4% of global supply
- International benchmark Brent crude futures fell by more than US$2 a barrel in response
Companies mentioned：沙烏地阿美、石油輸出國組織
Dispute over steel export quotas to Europe; steel association says it will check contract authenticity in suspicious applications
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Average export volume as a proportion from 2022 to 2024
- Whether the scheduled shipment date falls within 3 months of the application date
Companies mentioned：台灣鋼鐵工業同業公會、經濟部國際貿易署、歐盟
Russia urges UN Security Council to expand permanent membership while retaining veto power
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：聯合國安全理事會、俄羅斯、土耳其、美國、中國、英國、法國、克里姆林宮、路透社、艾爾段、培斯科夫
Original美收緊制裁前夕 伊朗航空稱尚未收到鄰國禁飛通知
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Iran has 27 airlines
Companies mentioned：伊朗航空、伊朗通訊社、馬漢航空、CNBC
Ho Chih-wei: Taiwan is at a pivotal moment; economic growth this year could reach 12%
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The stock market also briefly topped 48,000 points today
Companies mentioned：台灣企業、中華民國國家企業競爭力發展協會
Original台達電鄭平拜會印度總理莫迪 助力能源轉型等3發展
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capital expenditure for all of 2026 is expected to reach about NT$70 billion
- NT$46.6 billion last year
Companies mentioned：台達電、印度
Li Qiang visits Shanghai, urges faster development of future industries
Summary not yet available
Facts
- On the 22nd, Li Qiang viewed specialized and industrial robots and demonstrations of their use in complex settings at the Shanghai Electric National Artificial Intelligence Application Pilot Base.
Companies mentioned：上海电气
Former Coast Guard officer set up fake cigarette factory to fraudulently claim tip-off rewards; convicted of 3 offenses
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Allowed the tipster to receive more than NT$520,000 in excess rewards
- More than 60 boxes of illicit cigarettes seized
- Accepted NT$500,000 in kickbacks
- Fraudulently claimed more than NT$6.8 million in tip-off and enforcement rewards
- Each was sentenced to 7 years and 2 months in prison
Companies mentioned：海洋委員會、海巡署、LINE
Original金管會開放銀行試辦存款代幣業務 台新銀行有興趣
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 5 banks and 5 companies formed a project team
Companies mentioned：台新銀行、金管會、德國商業銀行、虛擬資產服務商（VASP）
Taiwan to face Hong Kong in Asian Games baseball on 9/23; Taipower right-hander Kuo Tzu-chuan to start
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 26-year-old right-hander Kuo Tzu-chuan to start
- Beat Thailand 15-0 in 6 innings
- Will face Hong Kong at 5:30 p.m. Taiwan time
- Allowed just 2 hits over 4 innings
- Recorded 6 strikeouts
- Issued 1 walk.
Companies mentioned：台电、台灣電力公司
Vice President Hsiao witnesses oath-taking by more than 400 campaign officials for Su Chiao-hui
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 400 campaign officials from New Taipei’s 29 districts took their oaths
- Just 67 days remain until the election
- Make New Taipei, with a population of 4 million, a world-class city connected to the international community
Companies mentioned：民進黨
Ministry of Economic Affairs urges support for supplementary budget to stabilize livelihoods; oil and gas supplies assured through year-end
Summary not yet available
Facts
- U.S. retail prices have hit a record high of NT$54.4 per liter
- Original台灣透過政府專案平穩措施，中油售價僅29.9元
- Japan: NT$32.6
- South Korea: NT$42.9
- Singapore: NT$101.7
- The 115 fiscal-year supplementary budget totals NT$180.935 billion
Companies mentioned：経済部、中油、台電
Asian Games table tennis: Lin Yun-ju steadies the team; coach praises him for regaining confidence
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Swept Iran 3-0
- World No. 6 Lin Yun-ju, the “Silent Assassin”
- Currently 25 years old
Companies mentioned：中央社
Original金管會核備違約交割管控新制 最快明年上路
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Facts
- The amount was about NT$319 million
- Original民國113年集中市場違約金額占全市場總成交金額比率約為10萬分之1.8
- Original114年則為10萬分之1.1
- Original比率稍微增加為10萬分之2.2
Companies mentioned：金管會、台灣證券交易所、北城、聯茂
Draw results announced for Taiwan Lottery’s Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115230
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Winning number: 13
- The 3-Star winning number is 023
- The 4-Star winning number is 8286
Companies mentioned：台彩
Poll: 3/4 of Americans worry companies are not doing enough to prevent AI-related disasters
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 3/4 (73%) of Americans worry that artificial intelligence (AI) companies are not doing enough to prevent AI from causing serious harm to society
- 39% of respondents believe AI is having a negative impact on society
- Only 11% of respondents viewed the new technology positively
- Original約69%的受訪者表示，他們有留意主要AI公司呼籲放緩AI發展速度，以及加強監管與安全標準的相關新聞
- About 55% of people think slowing AI development is a good thing
- 13% held the opposite view
- About 73% of respondents said the United States should prioritize developing AI safely and responsibly
- 23% said it was more important for the United States to maintain its global lead in this area
Companies mentioned：路透社、益普索、Reuters/Ipsos、AI公司
Taiwan Design Expo opens in Taoyuan from 9/24; Taipei 101 lightning rod showcases manufacturing prowess
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Industrial output exceeds NT$4.48 trillion
- The exhibition runs for 18 days
Companies mentioned：恆豐環球股份有限公司、和友紡織股份有限公司
Original亞運桌球男團完封伊朗闖4強 確定連4屆奪牌
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Facts
- Original以3比0完封伊朗
- Original挺進4強
- Reached the podium at 4 consecutive Asian Games
- World No. 6 Lin Yun-ju, the “Silent Assassin”
- Original伊朗34歲名將阿拉米揚
- Won 11-5, 7-11, 11-9, 11-5
- Took less than 20 minutes
Companies mentioned：台灣男團、伊朗、中國、日本、中央社
Taiwan Lottery draw No. 115090
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 18
- 35
- 14
- 15
- 45
- 30
- Bonus number 10
- 34
- 26
- 46
- 39
- 03
- 31
- 27
Companies mentioned：台彩
Candidate for Pingtung’s Gangkou village chief dies; election commission restarts registration process to keep vote on schedule
Summary not yet available
Facts
- There were originally 2 candidates for Gangkou village chief in Manzhou Township, Pingtung County
- This year’s nine-in-one elections in Pingtung County will elect 443 village and borough chiefs
- Voting should be held as scheduled on Nov. 28
Companies mentioned：屏東縣選委會、中央社
Original笠詩刊發行人黃騰輝辭世 文化部將頒贈旌揚狀
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Facts
- He died at the age of 95
- Huang Teng-hui was born in 1931
- Since the launch of the poetry magazine Li in 1965
Companies mentioned：笠詩刊、文化部、中國菱電公司、台灣三菱電梯股份有限公司、台灣現代詩人協會、光明報、竹風日報、青少年導報、新詩週刊、藍星週刊、今日新詩、青潮
Original亞運9/23台灣隊熱戰 李孟遠定向飛靶拚金牌、軟網再衝金
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Scored a high 96 in the qualifiers over the previous 2 days
- Original有3名球員將在男、女單從8強登場
- Original台灣男團在今天擊敗伊朗後，確定安抵4強
Companies mentioned：台灣代表隊、李孟遠、軟網代表隊、桌球、林昀儒、鄭怡靜、唐嘉鴻、李智凱、男子競技體操團隊、洪源禧
Rights Recovery Foundation approves 78 compensation cases in September, totaling more than NT$150 million
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 4192 cases
- 3252 cases awarded compensation
- 127 cases rejected
- 70 applications withdrawn
- 421 cases
- 42 cases approved for restitution of original property or monetary compensation
- 56 cases withdrawn
- 220 cases rejected
- 6626 cases
- 5437 cases approved
- 79 cases rejected
Companies mentioned：権利回復基金会、中央社
Original林佳龍投書荷媒 籲國際支持台灣有意義參與聯合國
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 81st 聯合國 General Assembly
- UN General Assembly Resolution 2758
Companies mentioned：中央社、NieuwRechts、聯合國
Taipei: Schools to reduce food waste through diverse measures and promote a healthy food culture
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Schools with central kitchens or their own kitchens, including hot meal sections, can receive NT$400,000 in awards
- Schools ordering boxed meals from outside can receive up to NT$300,000
- The Elite Silver Award comes with a prize of NT$200,000
- The Food-Saving Advocate Award is worth NT$80,000
- The Reduction Progress Award is worth NT$20,000
Companies mentioned：台北市教育局
Chinese edition of Jerome Cohen’s memoir published; Wu Tung-sheng invites legal professionals to read it together
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 23 million people in Taiwan live freely
Companies mentioned：新光三越、允晨文化、美國在台協會
Original美軍新輪調赴立陶宛 總統瑙塞達感謝延續安全承諾
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Each rotation consists of about 1000 or more troops
Companies mentioned：美軍、立陶宛總統府、美國國防部、立陶宛國家廣播電視台（LRT）
Wu Yi-jung: Competing with Shu Qi and Lee Sin-je for the Golden Bell is a dream; she’ll be a fan at the ceremony
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Wu Yi-jung’s 78-year-old mother
- Da Ai drama “Fall in Love with Me Today” starts on October 5
Companies mentioned：大愛電視、大愛劇場
Original住院整合照護計畫人力亂 衛福部擬要醫院申請時說明
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 152 hospitals have joined the integrated inpatient care plan to date
- A total of 8758 beds
- At least 6 years of work experience in Taiwan
- The plan covers just 7.4% of all hospital beds
- The government’s target for this year is 50%
Companies mentioned：衛福部、台灣醫療工會聯合會、台北市立聯合醫院企業工會
Asian Games in Nagoya: Taiwan women’s kabaddi team opens with a dominant win over Sri Lanka
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 31-9
- 63-17
Companies mentioned：台湾女子カバディ代表隊、スリランカ、ニ泊爾、泰國
Original三商家購更名眾聯投控 組織轉型強化智慧零售
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The value of the business to be transferred through the split is expected to be NT$250 million
- Original換取富達零售新發行普通股2500萬股
Companies mentioned：三商家購、眾聯投控、富達零售、美廉社、心樸市集、美廉便利架、Go美廉、OKMart、OKMini、購達行銷、三友藥妝、寵物好事
Taiwan | 風傳媒（28）
Is Chiang Wan-an close to losing to Shen Po-yang? Sun Ta-chien says poll could instead boost Blue camp turnout: Chiang still has a real chance
A poll for the 2026 Taipei mayoral election found that the gap in support between incumbent Chiang Wan-an and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang had narrowed to 1.2%. Former legislator Sun Ta-chien analyzed the result as likely to encourage Kuomintang supporters to vote.
Companies mentioned：台北市信民両岸研究協会
Can Yageo finally break free? AI demand rebounds, broker price target tops 700; expert: “Saw” could become “Happy Gathering”
Taiwan passive-components giant Yageo has seen its share price rebound from 500 yuan to 571 yuan amid a recovery in AI demand. Experts say it could benefit from demand for both high-end and mid-range products, with broker price targets topping 700 yuan and next year’s EPS forecast at 45.3 yuan.
Companies mentioned：村田製作所、台積電、英特爾、友達、Meta
Paid online porn platforms under scrutiny! France proposes law change: OnlyFans buyers could face criminal prosecution
France’s National Assembly is debating a new bill to regulate paid adult content platforms such as OnlyFans. A provision imposing criminal liability on purchasers is a key focus, with debate centering on the balance between the rights of sex workers and the protection of young people.
Companies mentioned：OnlyFans
Shin Kong Electronics hits limit-up at 1120 yuan; analyst explains “mispricing” signal: even if bullish, don’t blindly chase the price
Shin Kong Electronics shares rose to 1120 yuan to hit the limit-up, with analysts warning that the move reflects “mispricing” and cautioning investors against blindly chasing the price without carefully assessing fundamental support.
Companies mentioned：Unimicron、外資系証券
China Motor adds firepower! Mitsubishi Outlander “5+2 seats” starts at 1.169 million yuan; chairman aims for record Q4 sales
China Motor (2204) has launched a new Japan-made Mitsubishi Outlander in Taiwan, starting at 1.169 million yuan. It aims to expand in the SUV market and grow Q4 sales, with advanced powertrain and smart technologies.
Shen Po-yang closes in in polls; Kuo Cheng-liang points to Blue camp’s “slow start”: it may actually have saved Chiang Wan-an
The latest poll for the Taipei mayoral election puts the gap in support between incumbent Chiang Wan-an and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang at just 1.2%. However, the figures for their chances of winning show a wide gap, at 57.8% versus 21.3%. Kuo Cheng-liang analyzed the data as being affected by the Blue camp’s slow warm-up.
Companies mentioned：台北市信民兩岸研究協會、畢肯市場研究公司
Returning to work after receiving old-age benefits? Ministry of Labor reminder: You must do 1 thing under the law
The Ministry of Labor clarified the enrollment rules for labor insurance and occupational accident insurance for workers who continue working after age 65 and those who return to work after receiving a pension. The aim is to strengthen protections for older workers.
Ignoring US-South Korea peace overtures! Kim Jong Un inspects new weapon with daughter; it could undermine Seoul’s defense systems
North Korea announced that it had successfully test-fired a hypersonic weapon capable of evading U.S. and South Korean missile defenses. Kim Jong Un observed the test with his daughter and ignored calls for dialogue. This is a major development that raises regional tensions.
Why didn’t China “crack down” on Hung Shen-han? Writer reveals the quiet cross-strait power struggle: “Chinese Taipei” becomes a shackle for the pan-green camp
Taiwan Labor Minister Hung Shen-han attended the APEC meeting without incident. China did not require him to use a Taiwan Compatriot Permit, but a “Chinese Taipei” table sign sparked controversy. A writer analyzed the strategic significance of the quiet cross-strait power struggle.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
Original超商為什麼連蛋殼都幫你處理？不只是為了省時間，真正原因和50億商機有關
To meet consumer demand for convenience and high-protein foods, 7-ELEVEN launched its ready-to-eat “Golden Braised Eggs” and “Golden Boiled Eggs,” which require no peeling. Their sales locations quickly expanded to more than 3,500 stores, highlighting the company’s strategic push into the healthy ready-to-eat market through product diversification.
Shen Po-yang leads Chiang Wan-an in the deep-blue Da’an District? Latest poll shows a surprising “role reversal between blue and green strongholds”; Huang Wei-han reveals the key reason
In the latest poll for the Taipei mayoral election, support for Chiang Wan-an of the Kuomintang and Shen Po-yang of the Democratic Progressive Party was separated by just 1.2 points, producing an unexpected result in traditional Blue and Green strongholds.
Companies mentioned：台北市信民両岸研究協会
Micron sets its sights on Miaoli; Lu Guozhen analyzes 力積電’s 3 major transformation directions: Is momentum building outside the 台積電 camp? 美光
美光 acquired 力積電’s Tongluo P5 plant in Taiwan, accelerating its expansion into the AI market. 力積電 is moving toward 3D AI chip technology, and analysts say it may build a supply chain outside 台積電.
Companies mentioned：美光、力積電、台積電、三星、SK海力士
Controversy over Asian Games food and lodging! From the North Korean national anthem being played by mistake to meager meals, the organizing committee’s response at a glance
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Facts
- South Korea and Bangladesh on the 18th of this month, before the men’s hockey match
- Some athletes described the chaos on social media as they boarded the cruise ship on September 16
- After the Asian Games officially opened on the 19th of this month
Companies mentioned：歌詩達郵輪公司、JTB、國際台克球聯合會、亞洲奧林匹克理事會、各國奧林匹克委員會
Original習近平三天美國行程和川普到底要談什麼 馬斯克、庫克入列白宮國宴名單曝光
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Facts
- Begin a 3-day visit
- Xi Jinping has not made an official state visit to Washington since 2015
- He traveled to California in 2023 for a four-hour meeting with then-President Biden
Companies mentioned：馬斯克、庫克、貝佐斯、比亞迪、小米、特斯拉、華為、亞馬遜
Beijing Watch》Trump makes an exception to greet him in person! Xi Jinping visits the U.S. for a state visit after 11 years; what is behind Beijing’s call to “manage competition”?
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Documents from the National Archives related to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States
- A reciprocal tariff reduction arrangement worth about US$30 billion
Companies mentioned：中共、白宮、中國記協、清華大學戰略與安全研究中心
Original美廉社、OK將整合！三商家購大改名組織重整 2.5億分割案細節、股東權益一次看
三商家購 announced that it will transfer its retail business to its wholly owned subsidiary 富達零售, transform itself into an investment holding company, and change its name to 眾聯投資控股. The move aims to improve operational efficiency and strategic planning, with no impact on shareholder rights.
Asian Games shock! 2 North Korean delegation members reportedly defect, specifically requesting asylum in Japan
2 members of North Korea’s delegation participating in the Asian Games are seeking asylum in Japan. Their refusal to return home and choice of Japan rather than South Korea have drawn attention. The incident is attracting international interest.
Companies mentioned：月刊朝鮮、Chongryon
Good news for motorcyclists: one claim per person! Complete a riding course before taking the license test and save 200 yuan on compulsory insurance; an estimated 50,000 people will benefit
Starting in 2027, the Financial Supervisory Commission will launch a pilot program offering a 200-yuan incentive through compulsory vehicle insurance to people who complete training for motorcycles of 250cc or less. About 50,000 people are expected to benefit. The program reflects a policy shift toward prioritizing risk prevention before accidents occur.
“Taiwan Stock Market Dashboard” set to launch! Margin trading’s share has fallen from 40% to 6%—why investors should look beyond a single figure
Under the guidance of the Financial Supervisory Commission, the Taiwan Stock Exchange and Taipei Exchange are launching the “Taiwan Stock Market Dashboard.” It combines margin trading, defaults and revenue data to help investors understand changes in market structure through visualizations and avoid one-sided interpretations.
Hsiao Bi-khim backs Su Chiao-hui in Banqiao; the 36-member “New Taipei team” rallies and vows to sweep the field. Hsiao: “At year-end, she’ll be my mayor.”
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim publicly endorsed New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui and campaigned alongside 36 city council candidates, showcasing the unity of the Democratic Progressive Party’s New Taipei team.
Gao Hong-an shares a school lunch with students and teachers at Sanmin Elementary School; Nutrition Lunch PLUS program to launch next year, adding another 10 yuan!
Hsinchu Mayor Gao Hong-an announced that the Nutrition Lunch PLUS program will take effect starting in the 116 academic year, adding another 10 yuan per meal. The price will rise to 70 yuan for elementary school students and 75 yuan for junior high students, with the aim of improving ingredient quality and food and farming education and demonstrating a commitment to student nutrition.
Yulon Nissan’s new e-Power car launches! X-Trail Yōbi edition cut by 30,000; company president expects a better year next year
Yulon Nissan launched the new e-Power X-Trail “曜日.” It cut the price by 30,000 yen, aiming to expand its presence in the new-energy vehicle market. Despite challenges including a slump in the Chinese market and currency fluctuations, it is counting on cost improvements and new model launches to drive a recovery next year.
Companies mentioned：Nissan
Wife transfers 6.9 million just 1 hour after husband’s death, then hit with a “staggering inheritance tax” bill; lawyer offers a legal tax-saving tip
A wife who transferred 6.9 million yen into her own name 1 hour after her husband died was ordered to pay about 9.92 million yen in inheritance tax. A lawyer suggested legal tax-saving measures through gifts made during one’s lifetime or the establishment of legitimate debts.
Will nearly 1.5 million in Premier Cho Jung-tai’s salary be paid? Report says it was cleared after Lai Ching-te’s approval; critic asks: Is the premier’s salary more important than those of military, police, firefighters and paramedics?
The freeze on the salary of Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai has sparked political turmoil. The salary, frozen at the opposition’s proposal, may be unfrozen by order of President Lai Ching-te, highlighting constitutional questions and political divisions.
“Seven-Color Transportation Plan” presents an AI blueprint for Tainan traffic. Chen Ting-fei: 四 east-west and 三 north-south routes will connect Xibei and Xinan and create a three-dimensional road network
Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei unveiled an AI-animated policy video for the “Seven-Color Transportation Plan,” proposing an integrated plan for 四 east-west and 三 north-south expressways and metro routes. She also introduced 9 teddy bear products representing local industries, emphasizing the importance of transportation infrastructure to urban development.
Hsieh Tien-lin detained over alleged bribery at a council dinner! Huang Kuo-chang calls it a double standard: Doesn’t Hsu Hsin-ying’s campaign giveaway of fried noodles count as vote-buying?
Hsieh Tien-lin, speaker of the Changhua County Council, was detained on suspicion of bribery through banquets for council-related people. Huang Kuo-chang of the Taiwan People’s Party pointed to a Democratic Progressive Party candidate’s distribution of food and criticized what he called a double standard by prosecutors. Political fairness is being called into question.
Original金管會端出5大金融政策大禮包！開放銀行試辦「存款代幣」，台新銀行搶頭香
Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Jin-long announced 五 major financial upgrade policies, including permission for banks to pilot “deposit tokens.” 台新銀行 is the first to take part, advancing capital markets and digital finance.
Companies mentioned：台新銀行
With the “Trump-Xi meeting” approaching, can U.S. arms sales to Taiwan continue? Expert: U.S. may trade “this country” for concessions on Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States on September 24 for a “Trump-Xi meeting.” Taiwan and U.S. arms sales to the island are key issues. Experts speculate that Washington may use Iran or North Korea as a bargaining chip, but say a breakthrough will be difficult.
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（22）
Profits soar, yet the stock keeps getting cheaper! Nvidia’s price-to-earnings ratio falls below 17 times—what is the market afraid of?
Although Nvidia’s revenue and profits are growing rapidly, its price-to-earnings ratio has fallen below 17 times, a 10-year low. The market is questioning whether its earnings momentum can last, particularly amid rising memory costs and challenges from customers developing their own chips.
Companies mentioned：NVDA-US、META-US、GOOGL-US、MU-US、INTC-US、AMD-US
〈U.S. premarket〉Tech stocks lead the way! Nasdaq hits a record high, S&P 500 nears its all-time record
Major U.S. stock indexes opened higher Tuesday, with technology stocks pushing the Nasdaq to a new record high and the S&P 500 nearing a record. Investors are watching the possibility of U.S.-Iran talks, falling oil prices and the performance of AI-related stocks.
Companies mentioned：Meta、微软、台積電、GameStop、On Holding
Muse becomes the new favorite! Wall Street sees it as a new source of revenue for Meta; 57 brokerages rate it a buy as shares rise nearly 2% at the open
The AI agent Muse, announced by Meta on Sept. 8, has received high praise from Wall Street. Its ability to handle a wide range of tasks is expected to become a new source of revenue, and the stock rose more than 20%.
Companies mentioned：JPモルガン、米国銀行証券、ジェフリーズ、UBS、LSEG、Apptopia、ChatGPT
New mortgages issued by Taiwan’s five major banks fell by nearly 12 billion yuan month over month in August, hitting a 3-month low
Original台湾の中央銀行が8月の五大銀行新規住宅ローンが571.65億円と3か月ぶり低水準に落ち込んだと発表。新青安3.0導入や旧暦7月の影響が要因。
Companies mentioned：台湾銀行、合庫銀行、第一銀行、華南銀行、土地銀行
Chinese manufacturing advances relentlessly! German companies badly hit, but BMW opposes additional tariffs
China's manufacturing expansion is dealing a blow to Germany's auto and machinery industries, but BMW is calling for political dialogue rather than additional tariffs. This is an important position that could influence the course of trade tensions between Europe and China.
Companies mentioned：BMW、欧州中央銀行（ECB）、欧州連合（EU）
Could a historic moment from more than 20 years ago happen again? Those who entered the market before the previous bubble had to wait 15 years to break even
With the rise of generative AI, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 have returned to near-record levels. A financial columnist has pointed to an extraordinary rise in the CAPE ratio and warned of the risk of a long-term market correction, citing lessons from the internet bubble of 2000.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Micron、OpenAI
Steel Association: EU-bound steel export quota management conducted under rigorous review procedures and principles of fairness, impartiality and confidentiality
The Taiwan Steel Industry Association said it had been commissioned by the International Trade Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs to manage steel export quotas to the EU, and that it operates according to the principles of fairness, impartiality and confidentiality. The government determines the quota ratios, and the association is merely the implementing body.
Taiwan's August unemployment rate was 3.41%, the lowest for the same month in 26 years, DGBAS says
主计总处 reported that Taiwan's August unemployment rate was 3.41%, the lowest for the same month in 26 years, reflecting a stable labor market. Statistics on nonstandard employment will begin to be released in October to provide a more comprehensive picture of employment.
Companies mentioned：主计总处
三商家購 approves split plan, transforms into a holding company
三商家購 approved a restructuring plan and transferred its retail business to a subsidiary. It will become an investment holding company and aim to improve management efficiency.
Companies mentioned：富達零售
Are U.S. stocks strong on the outside but weak underneath? This phenomenon has been seen for the first time this century; the previous occurrence was before the dot-com bubble
An unusual divergence has emerged, with the S&P 500 near historic highs even as many individual stocks hit new lows. This is the first such occurrence this century; similar situations have occurred before internet bubbles and the 1929 crash.
Companies mentioned：SentimenTrader、NextGen News、B. Riley Wealth、高盛
DeepSeek takes AI risks to the UN Security Council! OpenAI and Anthropic appear together in a rare joint session
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, along with OpenAI and Anthropic, presented recommendations on AI risks at the UN Security Council. International AI governance is drawing attention, against the backdrop of the US-China contest for technological dominance.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、Moonshot
Major U.S. Wendy's franchisee seeks bankruptcy protection amid debt and contract disputes
Meritage 餐飲集團, a major Wendy's franchisee in the United States, has filed for bankruptcy protection amid a contract dispute with headquarters and heavy debt. All 314 locations will remain open, and the company will continue employing approximately 9,000 workers.
Companies mentioned：Wendy's、Meritage 餐飲集團
Taiwan stocks see repeated cases of massive settlement defaults; FSC proposes extending advance payment and securities requirements to 30 days for repeat offenders
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission has decided to tighten regulations in response to a rise in failed settlements on the Taiwan stock market, extending the advance collection period for funds and securities to 30 days for repeat offenders. The move aims to stabilize the market and warn investors.
Companies mentioned：証交所、櫃買中心
State-owned bank's “private bank” opens! Taiwan Bank launches high-asset services today, debuting “designated custody services for physical gold”
Bank of Taiwan officially launched services for high-net-worth clients on the 22nd. It is the first in Taiwan to offer designated custody services for physical gold, laying the groundwork for the development of an Asian asset management center.
Companies mentioned：臺銀人壽、臺銀證券
Stunning capital flows revealed ahead of the Xi-Trump meeting! 華爾街 and Chinese investors bet against each other across the Pacific
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- Total transaction value reaches US$17.2 billion
- U.S. stock value grew 23% over the past year, surpassing US$750 billion
- 中際旭創 raises US$6.8 billion in a major Hong Kong listing
- 勝宏科技's Hong Kong share offering is worth about US$2.6 billion
- Assets under management at China's offshore mutual funds total about RMB 1 trillion (about US$150 billion)
- Total U.S. AI financing has risen from about US$436 million in 2023
Companies mentioned：華爾街、倫敦證券交易所集團(LSEG)、高盛(GS-US)、摩根士丹利(MS-US)、花旗(C-US)、摩根大通(JPM-US)、美光(MU-US)、超微(AMD-US)、SanDisk(SNDK-US)、科林研發(LRCX-US)、應用材料(AMAT-US)、輝達(NVDA-US)、智譜、寧德時代、美國銀行(BAC-US)、榮鼎集團(Rhodium Group)、春華資本集團、BrentX
Volkswagen expects China's passenger vehicle market to shrink 20%, calls for industry shift toward sustainable value creation
Volkswagen China's CEO forecast that China's passenger car market will shrink 20% in 2026. The company is emphasizing the importance of sustainable value creation and strengthening its China-focused strategy.
Delta Electronics Chairman 鄭平 meets Indian Prime Minister Modi, continues to expand local capacity with a focus on three areas
Delta Electronics Chairman 鄭平 met with Indian Prime Minister Modi to discuss development plans in three areas—energy transition, AI infrastructure and smart manufacturing—and announced an expansion of local production capacity. The move underscores India's key role in Delta Electronics' global strategy.
A small perk for motorcyclists! Get a NT$200 gift voucher by taking a riding course, obtaining a license and purchasing compulsory insurance; trial begins next year
Starting in 2027, the Insurance Bureau of the Financial Supervisory Commission will launch a pilot program offering 200-yuan electronic gift vouchers to people who have completed motorcycle driving school, obtained a license and purchased compulsory insurance. The program aims to prevent accidents and promote safe driving.
Russian oil cannot simply be replaced at will! Dimon warns the U.S. not to target India and the global oil market
Morgan Stanley CEO Jamie Dimon warned that the United States must not harm India or the global oil market through sanctions on Russia. This is important for the stability of energy supplies.
Companies mentioned：CNBC TV18、Bloomberg
國統 wins Pingtung's Xinyuan industrial land and Xinyuan Industrial Park development contract, valued at NT$3.877 billion
國統 (8936-TW) successfully won the development project for industrial land and an industrial park in Xinyuan, Pingtung, valued at NT$3.877 billion. Development is to be completed within 5 years. The move expands its influence in infrastructure and industrial park development and signals a strategic shift from engineering toward integrated development.
Mega Financial leads state-owned banks in backing semiconductor supply chains; WPG subsidiary 詮鼎 signs NT$16.8 billion syndicated loan today
詮鼎 Group, a subsidiary of WPG Holdings, signed a NT$16.8 billion syndicated loan, arranged by Mega Bank, Taiwan Cooperative Bank and Chang Hwa Bank. The funds will be used to repay debt and expand its semiconductor supply chain presence.
Companies mentioned：大聯大控股、兆豐銀行、合作金庫銀行、彰化銀行
Mercedes-Benz warns high costs in Germany are weakening competitiveness; 2 plants could face closure
Mercedes-Benz warned that Germany's high-cost structure is undermining its international competitiveness and suggested that plant closures are possible. The announcement came alongside labor union protests, highlighting structural problems across the industry.
Companies mentioned：IG Metall
Taiwan | 環球生技月刊（9）
09/22 “Biotech Stock Updates” - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3 million shares to be issued in a capital increase before initial OTC listing
- Tentative price of NT$55 per share
- 睿生光電 8.54%
- 訊聯 3.42%
- 浩宇生醫 2.59%
- 天良 9.67%
- 國邑* 8.64%
- 漢達 8%
Companies mentioned：基亞、精華生醫、睿生光電、訊聯、浩宇生醫、天良、國邑、漢達
正瀚-創 (6534): First-instance ruling in lawsuit filed against the company by Chunghwa Telecom; lawyers have been retained to appeal - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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Facts
- 6534 正瀚-創
Companies mentioned：正瀚-創、中華電信股份有限公司
美時 (1795): Singapore subsidiary Lotus International Pte extends a new NT$570 million loan to its parent company - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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Companies mentioned：美時、Lotus International Pte
友華 (4120) to hold an online investor conference on 9/23 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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- Original115年09月23日
Companies mentioned：友華、4120
Original基亞(3176)自體NK細胞停止第一期臨床試驗-環球生技月刊
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Companies mentioned：基亞
Original基亞(3176)董事會決議停止自體NK一期、持續推動異體NK細胞，調整臨床試驗計畫以符合公司營運發展規劃-環球生技月刊
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Companies mentioned：基亞
09/22 “Biotech Stock Updates” - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3 million shares to be issued in a capital increase before initial OTC listing
- Tentative price of NT$55 per share
- 睿生光電 8.54%
- 訊聯 3.42%
- 浩宇生醫 2.59%
- 天良 9.67%
- 國邑* 8.64%
- 漢達 8%
Companies mentioned：基亞、精華生醫、睿生光電、訊聯、浩宇生醫、天良、國邑、漢達
臺大醫院 Health Building officially opens, integrating outpatient, surgical and inpatient care into a one-stop medical service - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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Facts
- 14 floors above ground
- 4 basement floors
- 330 general hospital beds
- 10 intensive care beds
- 16 operating rooms
- 24-bed post-surgery recovery area
Companies mentioned：臺大醫院、臺大醫院兒童醫院
源華智醫 completes NT$270 million capital increase, backed by the National Development Fund and venture capital - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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Facts
- NT$270 million cash capital increase
Companies mentioned：源華智醫、國家發展基金、華安醫學