# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-23 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Taiwan, 149 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Grow life back on just 20 yuan a day! 土地工工 launches a farmland adoption program in Guangfu Township, with entertainer Zhang Jinglan showing her support

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:58:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166988
- anchor: #n2938624
- Companies mentioned: 裕隆集團、台北市東區扶輪社、TSCA台灣永續傳播協會、德大生技、智匯願景協會

One year after the disaster in Guangfu Township, 土地工工 launched a farmland adoption program, working with businesses and entertainer Zhang Jinglan to promote agricultural recovery. People can take part for 20 yuan a day, making the shift from emergency aid to sustainable production a significant one.

## Military, civil service and public school salaries set to rise! Those who meet 1 condition will get an extra 4000 yuan a month. When will the money arrive? Civil servant pay raise figures revealed

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:55:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166991
- anchor: #n2938625

Taiwan’s Executive Yuan announced a major pay raise proposal for military personnel, civil servants and public-school staff for fiscal 2025. Combining a fixed increase with a 4% raise, the plan would benefit about 720,000 people, particularly rank-and-file employees. It aims to share the benefits of economic growth and retain talent.

## 力韡’s 1.57 billion arbitration case sparks another dispute; Ascion releases original court ruling: finding of 偉訓’s liability was not removed

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:55:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166986
- anchor: #n2938626
- Companies mentioned: Ascion、偉訓科技（3032）、力韡

力韡’s liability as an affiliated company of 偉訓 was upheld in an arbitration ruling ordering it to pay about 1.57 billion yen in damages to U.S. company Ascion. A U.S. court confirmed the arbitration award, moving the dispute to subsequent enforcement proceedings.

## Typhoon latest》Typhoon Surigae could form as soon as today! Latest track could bring it ashore in Taiwan; major weather shift expected during these 2 days of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:49:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166990
- anchor: #n2938627
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、觀氣象看天氣

Typhoon No. 25, “Sleiki,” could form on the 23rd and may approach Taiwan during the latter half of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Forecast tracks vary among countries, and a landfall cannot be ruled out. The information is important for public safety and preparedness.

## More than 400 campaign cadres across 29 districts receive certificates and are ready; Hsiao Bi-khim appears in support: “My mayor is 蘇巧慧”

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166951
- anchor: #n2938629

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## Puma Shen’s “guaranteed minimum of 600,000 votes” calculated! Media personality boldly forecasts Chiang Wan-an’s vote share: could top this figure

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166978
- anchor: #n2938628

In the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, media personality 朱凱翔 said that DPP candidate 沈伯洋 has a floor of 600,000 votes but is unlikely to exceed a 44% vote share; incumbent mayor 蔣萬安 could surpass 800,000 votes. The forecast is based on actual voting data and the effect of a Blue-White alliance.

## 2026 Double Ninth Festival cash gifts are here! A big red envelope of up to 50000 yuan per person; residents in 3 cities and counties who meet the criteria will receive payments starting today. See payment dates and amounts in all 22 cities and counties

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:37:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166984
- anchor: #n2938630

For the 2026 Double Ninth Festival, counties and cities across Taiwan are providing senior-citizen payments to people aged 65 and older. Subsidies of up to NT$50,000 are available, with eligibility requirements and amounts varying by area.

## Could 沈伯洋 have a floor of 600,000 votes in Taipei? Media personality uses 2 key real-world data points to calculate the figure: votes reproduced with 100% accuracy

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:37:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166982
- anchor: #n2938631
- Companies mentioned: 台北市信民両岸研究協会

The latest poll for the Taipei mayoral election shows 蔣萬安 and 沈伯洋 neck and neck, intensifying the race. A media commentator estimated 沈伯洋’s minimum vote total at 600,000 and highlighted the importance of voter turnout.

## 同時做2份工作，健保要繳2份嗎？不是自己隨便選，真正投保公司看「這條件」

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166289
- anchor: #n2938634

An explanation of how people with multiple jobs should enroll in health insurance under Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare rules. The primary workplace is determined by working hours and income, not by personal choice.

## It’s not the Taiwan Compatriot Permit! If you often travel to China, beware: getting any of these 4 documents will mean your Taiwan status is “directly revoked,” with no way to reverse it even if you regret it

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166406
- anchor: #n2938633

A Taiwanese man who obtained status in China livestreamed himself cutting up his Republic of China passport and had his household registration and passport revoked by the Taiwan government. The Mainland Affairs Council warned that holding any of 4 documents, including a Chinese identity card or residence permit, will result in losing Taiwan status, drawing public attention.

## From floors to hard-to-reach corners at home, how can one cleaning appliance make everyday chores quicker and easier?

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166792
- anchor: #n2938632

Roborock石頭科技 unveiled the F25 Lite Combo all-in-one floor washer, combining floor washing and cordless vacuuming to significantly reduce the burden of daily housework. The new product is drawing attention for its potential to improve cleaning efficiency in modern homes.

## 天氣預報／舒力基颱風要生成了！這1路徑直撲台灣「全台變天轉雨時間曝」，本周天氣一次看

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:28:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166980
- anchor: #n2938635
- Companies mentioned: 中央気象署

Tropical depression TD29 is expected to develop into Typhoon No. 25, “Surigae,” in the coming days. It is forecast to move northwest over waters east of Taiwan and could bring localized brief showers to northern Taiwan and Yilan on the 28th and 29th due to its peripheral cloud system.

## Xi Jinping’s visit to the US and “managing the stalemate”: How will China and the US shake hands in public while maneuvering behind the scenes?

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:28:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166979
- anchor: #n2938636
- Companies mentioned: 捍衛民主基金會、貝森特、輝達、OpenAI、特斯拉、馬斯克、Anthropic、阿莫迪、DeepSeek、Moonshot、華爾街日報、亞太經合組織、二十國集團

Facts:
- Its exports exceeded imports by 119 billion US dollars in August
- The overall trade surplus has exceeded 100 billion US dollars for four consecutive months

## A big red envelope for seniors! Extra payments of up to 46000 yuan start tomorrow, 9/24; residents who qualify in 1 area will receive the money. See the Double Ninth Festival gifts for seniors across Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:21:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166912
- anchor: #n2938637
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮縣富里鄉公所、花蓮縣政府、台北市、桃園市、宜蘭縣南澳鄉、新北市、基隆市、新竹縣、新竹市、苗栗縣、台中市、彰化縣、南投縣、雲林縣、嘉義縣、嘉義市、台南市、高雄市、屏東縣、宜蘭縣、花蓮縣

Facts:
- 百歲人瑞更可領到鄉公所加碼的3萬6,000元
- 若再加上花蓮縣政府重陽禮金，最高可領4萬6,000元
- Centenarians in 宜蘭縣南澳鄉 can receive up to 70,000 yuan thanks to additional local payments
- About 2,600 seniors are expected to benefit this year

## Market open速報》Taiwan stocks open higher, up more than 400 points! 聯電 and 南亞科 lead the charge

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:05:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166976
- anchor: #n2938638
- Companies mentioned: 聯電、力積電、南亞科、嘉晶、華邦電、友達、群創、彩晶、臻鼎-KY、興富發、台積電、聯發科、台達電

Taiwan stocks opened more than 400 points higher this morning, buoyed by semiconductor shares, while TAIEX futures rose 272 points in overnight trading. Progress in US-Iran talks sent oil prices lower for a fifth straight session, lifting market sentiment.

## When a spouse dies, can you continue receiving retirement benefits? Survivor claims differ greatly under labor insurance and labor pensions! A guide to benefits and eligibility restrictions

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:05:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166975
- anchor: #n2938639

An explanation of the differences between survivors’ benefits under labor insurance and labor pension schemes in Taiwan’s super-aged society. It outlines pension eligibility and payment options when a spouse dies and stresses the importance of building a financial safety net for families.

## It’s not labor insurance or a labor pension! Workers have a 3rd source of retirement income that can provide an extra 80,000 yuan a year, even while still employed—don’t miss out

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166240
- anchor: #n2938451

When Taiwanese workers return to work after claiming retirement benefits at age 60, employers must continue contributing at least 6% of their salary each month to their individual pension accounts, creating “continued pension contributions.” In the first half of 2025, the average payout was nearly 80,000 yuan per person, providing important financial support for older adults returning to work.

## Beijing Watch》“The county’s finances are tight; pay up and we’ll let you go!” Shanghai business owner seized by out-of-province police for nearly 1,000 days; 100 million yuan paid for freedom goes straight into local coffers

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166799
- anchor: #n2938450
- Companies mentioned: 上海麥絲科技有限公司、中國最高人民檢察院、中國公安部

Facts:
- Payment of 100 million yuan could secure measures such as a decision not to prosecute and residential surveillance at a designated location
- At least 64.8 million yuan was transferred to the non-tax revenue collection and settlement account of Shaoyang County Finance Bureau in Hunan Province
- 鄭帥 has been detained for nearly 1,000 days

## Need cash urgently and want to get your National Pension premiums back? The Labor Insurance Bureau explains the refund rules; only these situations qualify for an exception

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166261
- anchor: #n2938452

National pension contributions generally cannot be refunded, even in emergencies. The Bureau of Labor Insurance clarified that refunds are not allowed except in certain cases, such as mistaken or duplicate payments.

## Can you give 2.44 million yuan tax-free to each of 3 children? He was hit with an additional 488,000 yuan in gift taxes; the tax bureau reveals the key calculation

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:55:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166974
- anchor: #n2938453
- Companies mentioned: 財政部台北国税局

台北国税局が、贈与税の年間免税額は贈与人単位で1回限りであることを周知。誤解により3人の子に各244万円を贈与した父親が48.8万円の追徴課税を受ける事例を提示し、正しい申告の必要性を強調。

## In-depth interview》Does Taiwan’s 8-tenths reliance on thermal power conceal a national security crisis? Tang Prize laureate proposes an energy solution: the public must pressure the government

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166884
- anchor: #n2938454
- Companies mentioned: 美國麻省理工學院、美國國家海洋暨大氣總署、風傳媒、Time雜誌、加州大學柏克萊分校、McMurdo研究站、Nature雜誌

Facts:
- Thermal power accounts for more than 80% of Taiwan’s electricity generation
- When humans burn fossil fuels, they produce carbon dioxide, which can remain in the atmosphere for one thousand years

## 60歲退休想先爽玩1年，之後再找工作就好？前大公司部長拿2500萬退休金，1年後到就業中心傻眼了

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166525
- anchor: #n2938458
- Companies mentioned: Hello Work

60歳で定年退職した元大手企業営業部長が、2500万円の退職金と3000万円の金融資産を持ち1年間休養後、再就職活動を開始したが、希望する正社員・管理職・年収600万円以上という条件に合う職がほとんどなく、最終的に年収400万円の非管理職に再就職した。この事例は高齢者の再就職の現実を浮き彫りにしている。

## 馬太鞍洪災周年8》一條祖先留下的水路 太魯閣勇士如何救下全村

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166833
- anchor: #n2938457

林萬成, a Taroko village chief in Mingli Village, Hualien County, criticized the authorities’ inaction during the barrier lake crisis on the Mataian River, but helped rescue villagers by drawing on ancestral knowledge of waterways and personally guiding evacuations. His actions highlighted the importance of Indigenous disaster-prevention knowledge.

## Taiwan Strait decoded》Is Taiwan the “epicenter” of the second Xi-Trump meeting? A roundup of Trump’s “abandon Taiwan” remarks, each one cutting deep; “this issue” is Beijing’s top priority

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166948
- anchor: #n2938456
- Companies mentioned: 風傳媒、Politico、ニューヨーク・タイムズ、ロイター通信

Chinese President 習近平 and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet from Sept. 23 to 25. Taiwan is a key issue, and a series of remarks by the Trump administration downplaying Taiwan could have serious consequences for the island.

## Behind the scenes》The “ocean current” has the DPP fired up; Lai Ching-te also came up with a strategy for 沈伯洋

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11165811
- anchor: #n2938459

In the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, 民進党 candidate 沈伯洋 is closing in on 国民党 incumbent 蔣萬安. A poll shows a narrow 1.2-point gap, drawing attention to the strategic significance of the race for 民進党.

## Taking a cue from the Space Force, Trump wants to establish an AI Force in the U.S. military and even rename artificial intelligence

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166819
- anchor: #n2938460
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、Space Force

U.S. President Donald Trump proposed creating an “AI Force,” emphasizing the competition with China in artificial intelligence. He also announced the appointment of an AI envoy.

## Commentary: The victory euphoria created by “洋流”—a tonic or a poison for Puma Shen?

- Published: 2026-09-23T08:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11166597
- anchor: #n2938155

Online popularity known as the “洋流” has formed around 沈伯洋, 民進党’s candidate for Taipei mayor. Questions remain over whether it is an illusion created by an echo chamber of supporters or a genuine political shift.

## China’s ambassador to the U.S. warns of “four red lines” ahead of Xi Jinping-Trump summit, with Taiwan in focus

- Published: 2026-09-23T11:03:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613710
- anchor: #n2938563

謝鋒, China’s ambassador to the United States, emphasized “four red lines” ahead of a summit between 習近平 and Trump, warning that China would defend its core interests, including Taiwan. The remarks clarified Beijing’s limits even as efforts to ease tensions continue.

## AI agents are the biggest driver! IDC: China’s intelligent computing power is forecast to grow 87.9% year on year this year, with a five-year compound growth rate of more than 50%

- Published: 2026-09-23T11:00:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613761
- anchor: #n2938564
- Companies mentioned: IDC、浪潮信息

IDC and 浪潮信息 released the “2026 China Artificial Intelligence Computing Power Development Assessment Report.” They forecast that China’s AI computing capacity will grow 87.9% in 2026 as AI agents become more widespread. Demand for computing power is showing signs of rapid growth as AI infrastructure becomes a national strategic priority.

## Postal accounts aren’t just for saving money! A hidden new feature is revealed, leaving bargain hunters exclaiming that it’s so useful!

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:59:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613768
- anchor: #n2938565
- Companies mentioned: 富蘭克林坦伯頓基金集團、富蘭克林證券投顧

Chunghwa Post is partnering with 富蘭克林證券投顧 to let customers use postal accounts for automatic fund investment debits, lowering the barrier to investing. The move could help expand access to digital financial services, especially for people in remote and non-urban areas.

## AI becomes SI! Trump says artificial intelligence sounds too fake and wants to call it “superintelligence”

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:52:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613718
- anchor: #n2938566
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Apple

U.S. President Trump announced at the United Nations that “artificial intelligence (AI)” would be renamed “super intelligence (SI).” He said the word “artificial” misrepresents the technology’s true nature, aiming to refresh its image.

## Sandisk has surged 644% this year but still has room to rise! Rosenblatt sets a $2,400 price target as AI drives a NAND shortage

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:50:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613599
- anchor: #n2938567
- Companies mentioned: Rosenblatt、美光(MU-US)、SK海力士(SKHY-US)、三星電子、鎧俠(Kioxia)

Sandisk shares have risen 644% this year, and Rosenblatt set a $2,400 price target. The rise comes amid a NAND shortage driven by AI demand.

## 〈台股開盤〉長假前拚站穩4萬8 台積電率高人氣電子股衝鋒漲500點

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:44:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613754
- anchor: #n2938568
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、國票證券、統一證券、輝達、大立光、玉晶光、今國光、欣興、景碩、南電、台光電

Led by 台積電, electronics stocks rose strongly, with the broader market briefly topping 48,300. AI demand is driving optimism about the semiconductor industry. Although the market is at a high level, momentum remains strong, but volatility risks warrant attention ahead of the long holiday.

## Autonomous AI falls short? Muse reportedly outsources complex calls, sparking privacy storm as “human concierge” test is abruptly halted

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:40:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613732
- anchor: #n2938569
- Companies mentioned: Meta

Meta tested having humans answer calls through its AI assistant Muse without informing users, but halted the test after privacy concerns and racist remarks arose. The episode highlights significant challenges around AI ethics and transparency.

## Apple’s most powerful Mac arrives in stores; Mac Studio stocks are tight as AI capabilities draw attention

- Published: 2026-09-23T10:35:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613645
- anchor: #n2938570
- Companies mentioned: Apple、AAPL-US

Apple launched the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra and the M6 Mac mini. Local AI processing capabilities are drawing attention, and demand is surging in the Chinese market. Developers and businesses are showing strong interest.

## 信驊 tops NT$20,000 as 創意 and 聯發科 hit record highs: The “astonishing signal” behind the surge—major players prepare with “3 chess games” for a big fourth-quarter rally!

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613707
- anchor: #n2938386
- Companies mentioned: 信驊、聯發科、創意、台積電、日月光投控、台達電、奇鋐、雙鴻、美光、超微、輝達

Taiwan’s stock market has hit a record high, with 信驊 shares topping NT$20,000 and AI supply-chain stocks such as 聯發科 and 創意 gaining broadly. The rally suggests that capital is positioning across the entire AI industry chain, reflecting real demand rather than a speculative bubble.

## Iran plans hefty penalties for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz without authorization: a fine of 20% of cargo value, with seizure for nonpayment

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:54:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613644
- anchor: #n2938387

Iran proposed new regulations imposing a fine equal to 20% of the value of cargo on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz without authorization, with unpaid fines leading to seizure. The rules could have a significant impact on international trade and energy supplies.

## Draws attention at a sensitive time! Trump bought up to $50,000 in SpaceX shares in July, then sold some after prices rose

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:40:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613632
- anchor: #n2938388
- Companies mentioned: Schwab

Former U.S. President Trump bought up to $50,000 worth of SpaceX shares in July and sold some of them days later. His investment in a company with close ties to the government has drawn attention over potential conflicts of interest.

## Houthis warn Turkey and Pakistan not to intervene in the conflict

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:37:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613478
- anchor: #n2938389

Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Houthi movement, warned Turkey and Pakistan against intervening in its conflict with Saudi Arabia. The warning aims to prevent further escalation of military tensions in the region.

## Global funds are “ditching bonds for stocks”! After Taiwan shares hit a record high, which industry remains at a relatively low level?

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:30:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6612957
- anchor: #n2938390
- Companies mentioned: 台達電(2308-TW)、光寶科(2301-TW)、順達(3211-TW)、新盛力(4931-TW)、台半(5425-TW)、順德(2351-TW)、國巨(2327-TW)、嘉晶(3016-TW)、漢磊(3707-TW)、世界(5347-TW)、聯電(2303-TW)、華邦電(2344-TW)、南亞科(2408-TW)、環球晶(6488-TW)、欣興(3037-TW)、南電(8046-TW)

With U.S. interest rate policy showing signs of stability, funds may be shifting from bond markets to stock markets. AI-related supply chain companies are drawing attention on Taiwan’s stock market, with some stocks still trading at low levels, according to analysts.

## U.S. and Chinese delegations at the Xi-Trump summit are sharply different: U.S. lineup boasts top CEOs, while Chinese business executives are reportedly absent; expectations for commercial results are low

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613622
- anchor: #n2938391
- Companies mentioned: メタ、テスラ、マイクロソフト、アマゾン、アリババ、騰訊

At the Trump-Xi meeting, major U.S. company CEOs are expected to attend, while Chinese corporate executives are not expected to participate, dampening expectations for commercial outcomes.

## U.S. Stock Market News Highlights, September 23, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-23T09:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613310
- anchor: #n2938095
- Companies mentioned: Microsoft、Amazon、NVIDIA、Qualcomm、Cisco、Meta、OpenAI

In July 2026, Trump’s investment account made 1,156 trades and sold Microsoft and Amazon shares. Meanwhile, Qualcomm announced a new smartphone chip designed for AI agents. Meta and OpenAI are also making moves in AI.

## Trump threatens to possibly “annihilate” Iran if negotiations fail

- Published: 2026-09-23T08:50:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613637
- anchor: #n2938096

U.S. President Trump warned at the United Nations that he could “annihilate” Iran if peace talks failed. He called for Iran’s economic isolation and predicted an agreement after the midterm elections.

## Royal Caribbean expands into land-based resorts, reportedly spending $3 billion for half of Sandals

- Published: 2026-09-23T08:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613606
- anchor: #n2938097
- Companies mentioned: Sandals Resorts International

Royal Caribbean is in talks to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals for about $3 billion. The deal would mark a major step in the company’s expansion from cruises into land-based resorts.

## Oracle layoffs hit developers and engineers, with cloud infrastructure unit hardest hit

- Published: 2026-09-23T08:30:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613590
- anchor: #n2938098

Oracle cut roughly several hundred jobs in its latest restructuring, mainly among developers and managers in its cloud infrastructure division. The cuts come amid AI adoption and data center expansion.

## Citi survey: Inflation is now family offices’ top concern, prompting faster moves into gold and stocks

- Published: 2026-09-23T08:20:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613465
- anchor: #n2938099
- Companies mentioned: 道明證券

A Citi survey found that inflation has emerged as the biggest risk facing family offices, prompting greater allocations to gold and stocks. This is a significant sign of a shift in investment strategies.

## Taiwan Cement expands into Eastern Europe: plans to acquire Ukraine’s second-largest cement company at an enterprise value of NT$21.2 billion

- Published: 2026-09-23T08:15:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613621
- anchor: #n2938100
- Companies mentioned: Morgan Stanley、Cimpor International

Taiwan Cement agreed to acquire IFCEM, Ukraine’s second-largest cement company, for €750 million. The deal marks a full-scale entry into the Eastern European market and will accelerate the group’s global expansion.

## NAND is no longer just a storage commodity: SanDisk price target set at $2,400, with another 30% upside

- Published: 2026-09-23T08:10:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613511
- anchor: #n2938101
- Companies mentioned: Kioxia、Rosenblatt

Amid surging AI demand, SanDisk’s NAND flash memory is shifting from being viewed as a simple storage device to a key part of AI infrastructure. Analysts set a $2,400 price target (+30%).

## 博研醫藥’s novel anticancer prodrug BYT-1007 approved in Australia to begin Phase I clinical trial - Global Bio & Investment

- Published: 2026-09-23T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
- Original: https://news.gbimonthly.com/tw/invest/show.php?num=90306&range=news
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4219684-en.html
- anchor: #n2938275
- Companies mentioned: 博研醫藥、澳洲人類研究倫理委員會、澳洲藥物管理局、阿爾弗雷德醫院

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- 博研醫藥 (7891)
