Asian Games: 李孟遠 wins bronze in shooting, becoming the first Taiwanese man to medal in trap
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Won bronze with 29 points
- Taiwan shooting star 李孟遠, 32,
- Qatari shooter 阿西巴, 38
Companies mentioned：李孟遠、阿西巴、呂健林
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Era of scrambling to become teachers is over, Huang Kun-huei urges better teacher training and legal systems
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：師鐸獎、教師研習中心、教育基金會、考試院、教育部
Autopsy of accident victim unexpectedly uncovers cross-border money laundering worth more than NT$20 billion; Taichung prosecutors indict 30 people
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Total money laundering amounted to more than NT$20.12844 billion
- Original將張男等30人起訴
- The group made more than NT$315.01 million in profits from the case
Companies mentioned：NOW PAY、X PAY
Asian Games weightlifter Fang Wan-ling fights on despite injury, bursts into tears after missing podium
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Finished 4th with a total of 182 kilograms
- Based on Fang Wan-ling’s 193-kilogram total in the national team selection
Companies mentioned：中央社
Northern Taiwan Mazu Culture Festival opens, with 28 deity statues gathering at 新莊慈祐宮
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 340th anniversary of the construction of 慈祐宮
- Deity statues from 28 temples
- 10 counties and cities
- Total prize money of NT$300,000
Companies mentioned：新莊慈祐宮、新北市議會、民政局
星宇航空 partners with 美國航空 on joint operations, extending service to inland North American destinations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Extending to as many as 20 major inland cities
- Serving more than 25 cities in Asia
- More than 200 destinations in North America
- Membership exceeds a hundred million
Companies mentioned：星宇航空、美國航空
Taipei police forensic science squad chief implicated in leak case; Taipei prosecutors detain alleged accomplice
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Also detained 2 people
Companies mentioned：台北市警察局、台北地檢署、中央社
温鏡央 places 2nd in women’s single sculls heat, advances to Asian Games rowing final
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original温鏡央今天在名古屋亞運划船女子單人雙槳分組預賽，繳出8分14秒84
- Original中國選手張欣雨以8分00秒01拿下分組第1
Companies mentioned：台灣、中國、印尼、韓國、烏茲別克
Taipei Textile Exhibition opens 10/6, focusing on sustainability, functionality and smart manufacturing
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Now in its 30th edition
- Will be held at Nangang Exhibition Center from October 6 to 8
- Bringing together 12 countries, including Taiwan, the US, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia and China
- 410 exhibitors taking part
- Using 977 booths
- Taiwan’s textile industry output exceeded NT$680 billion at the time
- Original台灣紡織業產值降到約3100多億元
- A total of 48 countries are competing this year
- 3 major manufacturers supply uniforms for 37 of the teams
Companies mentioned：台塑企業、遠東新、力麗集團、儒鴻、昊紡、旭榮集團、宏遠、佳紡、展頌、集盛、新光合纖、南緯、台灣富綢、興采、極光先進、台灣歐西瑪、Adidas、Nike、Puma
Ahead of Xi-Trump meeting, China clarifies standards for conviction and sentencing in fentanyl-related substance cases
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 18 articles
- A total of 23 people were arrested
Companies mentioned：最高人民法院、最高人民检察院、公安部、新华社、中央社
Minimum wage review set for the 24th, with 11 consecutive increases at stake and monthly pay poised to top NT$30,000
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Economic growth is projected at 11.05% this year
- Monthly pay could exceed NT$3萬元
- An increase of “around 3%” would be more reasonable.
- Minimum wage must rise by 7.77%
- Monthly pay rose from NT$20,008 in 2016
- To NT$29,500
- An increase of about 47.4%
- Hourly pay rose from NT$120
- To NT$196
- An increase of about 63.3%
Companies mentioned：勞動部、主計總處、全國產業總工會、全產總
Original王大陸付360萬閃兵不成控遭詐 新北檢認主嫌無詐欺犯意不起訴
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Handed over NT$3 million in cash in person
- Transferred another NT$600,000 in December of the same year
Companies mentioned：王大陸、陳志明、台北市警察局刑事警察大隊、新北地檢署、台北榮總
Agricultural research institute develops soybean umami powder, lower in sodium and sugar and more natural
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Contains about 2.9 grams of sodium per 100 grams
- About 2 grams of sugar
- Commercial products contain about 15.5 to 20.2 grams of sodium per 100 grams
- One mushroom powder product contains as much as about 71 grams of sugar per 100 grams
Companies mentioned：農業部、農業試驗所
Truck crashes on National Freeway 3 in Tainan’s Xinhua section, hitting 13 vehicles and injuring 4
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Affected 13 vehicles
- Caused 4 injuries, with the injured taken to hospital
Companies mentioned：國道公路警察局、第八公路警察大隊
Original李在明籲美放寬對北韓制裁 韓外交部：非核化3階段立場不變
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 30-minute meeting
Companies mentioned：李在明、韓國外交部、紐約時報、美國國務卿盧比歐、日本外務大臣茂木敏充、韓國外交部長趙顯、川普
東海大學 wins 7 awards at innovation technology expo, showcasing cross-disciplinary research strength
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 東海大學 recently won 7 awards at the “2026 Taiwan Innotech Expo”
- Attracted exhibitors from 18 countries and 436 participating organizations
- 東海大學 won 1 platinum award
Companies mentioned：東海大學、外貿協會、工研院
Former Taipei City Social Welfare Department supervisor surnamed Chiang detained and barred from meeting visitors over alleged embezzlement of tens of millions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The embezzled funds exceeded NT$12 million
Companies mentioned：台北市社會局、台北市政府社會局、新北市政府、台北市警察局信義分局、台北地檢署、台北地方法院
Politico: The U.S.-China AI notification mechanism is actually a hotline between Bessent and He Lifeng
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Meeting to be held in Shenzhen in about 2 months
Companies mentioned：Politico、CNBC、白宮、美國財政部、中國駐美大使館、中國外交部、聯合國
Bird droppings plague Asian Games track; Nagoya deploys eagles to drive away crows
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 1 kilometer long
Companies mentioned：名古屋市政府、東海電視台、THE ANSWER、名古屋大學、金澤馬拉松
Elon Musk interviewed by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, calls Xi Jinping a “great leader”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Meeting for the 2nd time this year
Companies mentioned：特斯拉、Tesla
Revitalizing Alishan Forest Railway’s century-old Lumachan Station, community wins revitalization award
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Lumachan Station has a history of more than 100 years
- Train service resumed in 2019
- The station was awarded through a public lease tender in 2025 and is operated by 鹿滿社區發展協會
Companies mentioned：阿里山林業鐵路及文化資產管理處、台灣地域振興聯盟、天下雜誌微笑台灣、鹿滿社區發展協會、中央社
2 sea turtles rescued after becoming entangled in discarded fishing gear recover and are released back into the sea in Keelung
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 sea turtles
- July 12
- 4 days later
Companies mentioned：中華鯨豚協會、海保救援網（MARN）、海洋保育署、基隆市政府、新北市政府動物保護防疫處
Asian Games artistic gymnastics: Tang Chia-hung and Lee Chih-kai lead 台灣 men’s team to bronze for 2 consecutive editions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- With a total score of 239.896 points
- With a high score of 15.033
Companies mentioned：台灣
Russia-Ukraine war drags on; senior NATO official warns Putin is becoming increasingly emboldened
Summary not yet available
Facts
- From 59 cases in March 2025
- Rising sharply to more than 210 cases
Companies mentioned：北大西洋公約組織、英國皇家空軍、美聯社、波蘭總理、法國總統、愛沙尼亞、拉脫維亞、立陶宛、美國駐北約大使、羅馬尼亞、波蘭、北約秘書長
三大法人 post net purchases of NT$38.921 billion in Taiwan stocks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 三大法人: 外資 and 陸資 and 自營商 posted net purchases, while 投信 was a net seller, for combined net purchases of NT$38.921 billion
- Taiwan stocks rose 357.12 points today
- Closed at 48,157.29 points
- Trading value totaled NT$855.953 billion.
- 自營商 posted net purchases of NT$5.824 billion
- 投信 posted net sales of NT$4.216 billion
- 外資 and 陸資 posted net purchases of NT$37.313 billion
Companies mentioned：三大法人、外資、陸資、自營商、投信
Original川習會將登場 盧秀燕籲政府召開國安會議因應
Summary not yet available
Facts
- U.S. President 川普 and Chinese President 習近平 will meet in Washington on the 24th
Companies mentioned：川普、習近平、盧秀燕、高市早苗
請世界吃桌: Hengchun chefs prepare a feast using local ingredients; 3 communities announce green food pledges
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Kenting National Park Headquarters has supported community ecotourism development for more than 20 years
- 3 communities announcing green food pledges
- There are 6 principles
Companies mentioned：請世界吃桌、墾丁國家公園管理處、里德社區、港口社區、水蛙窟社區、龍水社區、綠色餐飲指南
Eel promotion pays off; Fisheries Agency chief says domestic sales rise to 6 tenths
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Domestic sales rise to 6 tenths
- Exports fall to 4 tenths
- Sales were originally projected to reach 200,000 servings in 1 month
- More than 30,000 servings sold in 3 days since launch
- Eel production from January to August this year was 3 tenths higher than in the same period last year
Companies mentioned：農業部漁業署、屏東縣政府、台灣鐵路公司
Marine Science Operations Center holds first board meeting; Chen Chang-ling named acting executive director
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The center underwent more than 1 year of preparations
- The “National Ship Model Testing Laboratory Construction Plan” has been underway since 111年
- The “Marine Basic Data Survey Vessel Construction Plan,” launched in 112年
Companies mentioned：國家海洋科技營運中心、海洋委員會、國海院
中共 reshuffles “top officials” in 6 provinces and regions within 2 days ahead of its 20th 五中全會
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 20th 五中全會 will be held in Beijing from October 26 to 29
- Li Lecheng is 61 this year
- Zhou Zuyi is 61 this year
- Zhao Long is 59 this year
Companies mentioned：中共、中國工信部、同濟大學、中國國土資源部、自然資源部、人社部、中央軍委
Original財部：第4季新發行乙類公債 200億元助台鐵舉新還舊
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 4 government bond issues are scheduled, totaling NT$85 billion
- A new “115乙4期” government bond issue of NT$20 billion in October
- A new “115甲9期” government bond issue of NT$25 billion
- A new “115甲10期” government bond issue of NT$15 billion in November
- 1 issue of treasury bills worth NT$30 billion
- In 114年, 17 government bond issues totaling NT$433.5 billion
- 7 treasury bill issues totaling NT$230 billion
- In 115年, 20 government bond issues totaling NT$470.5 billion are planned
- 7 treasury bill issues totaling NT$225 billion
- The general budget allocates NT$126.5 billion for debt repayment
- The general budget supplementary bill allocates NT$34.5 billion
Companies mentioned：台鐵、台鐵局
Direct flights from Taitung to Chiang Mai to launch on 12/29; Thai operators invited on familiarization trip to boost tourism between the 2 destinations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 5-day Taitung-Chiang Mai tour
- Thai travel operators visit Taitung for a 3-day, 2-night familiarization trip
Companies mentioned：台東縣政府、中央社
Wu Han switches to sidearm pitching, gaining smoothness and confidence; hopes strong showing at Taoyuan Cup with bases loaded will catch scouts’ attention
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Daxi took a 2-run lead
- Yingge scored 1 run to close the gap
- Pitched 1.1 scoreless innings in relief
- Recorded 1 strikeout
Companies mentioned：大溪高中、鶯歌工商、李振昌
One year after the Hualien landslide-dammed lake disaster: rescue experiences published in a book, “Superhero Shovel” unveiled
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The “Superhero Shovel,” about 6 meters long
Companies mentioned：台糖公司、林業保育署
Excessive zinc supplementation for health needs; doctor warns of copper deficiency and infection risks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A 32-year-old woman surnamed Chen
- “Neutrophil count” fell below 50 per microliter
- The upper daily zinc intake limit for adults is 35 milligrams
Posts offering paid early access spark controversy; City of San Francisco sues Trump media company
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Trump owns a 41% stake in the company
- Monthly fee of up to US$100,000
- Monthly fee of up to US$100,000 (about NT$3.18 million)
Companies mentioned：川普媒體與科技集團、真實社群、Truth API、攔截、新聞自由基金會
民進黨 holds mobile central standing committee meeting in Taoyuan; Huang Shih-chieh presents policy vision
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Adds 3 more rounds on top of the 3 rounds of central government subsidies
Companies mentioned：民進黨、龍科三期、桃園市、國立體育大學
Venezuelan opposition leader 馬查多 blocked from returning home from exile
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 馬杜洛 (Nicolas Maduro) claimed in July 2024 to have won reelection
Companies mentioned：馬查多、馬杜洛、羅德里格斯、NTN24、ABC日報
Many visitors expected in Kenting and Xiaoliuqiu over the Mid-Autumn Festival long weekend; Pingtung police plan traffic management
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Hotel occupancy in the Kenting area is about 8 to 9 tenths
- About 8 tenths in Xiaoliuqiu
- 10 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
- 3 p.m.
- 7 p.m.
- Original25日逢車城福安宮遶境活動
- From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each day from the 25th to the 27th
Companies mentioned：屏東縣警察局、車城福安宮、漁會拍賣市場、華僑市場
Village chief candidate in Erlun, Yunlin, suspected of bribery for giving tea; prosecutors seek detention
Summary not yet available
Facts
- High-mountain tea (market price about NT$300)
- Soy sauce bottle (market price about NT$55)
- A total of 20 defendants and related witnesses were notified or summoned to appear and give explanations
Companies mentioned：雲林縣、二崙鄉、雲林地檢署、虎尾警分局、西螺警分局、雲林地方法院
Daxi reaches Taoyuan Cup championship game for 2 consecutive editions; multiple comeback wins in the U.S. build confidence
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Helped the team defeat 鶯歌工商 2-1
- Leadoff hitter Huang Yu reached base in every plate appearance today
- 4 of the 7 games were comeback wins
Companies mentioned：大溪高中、鶯歌工商、平鎮高中、桃園市政府、貝比魯斯
Asian Games shooting rising star Zheng Yanqing narrowly misses medal, says she is disappointed but satisfied with her performance
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Her key 1 shot scored just 8.6 points
- Finished in 4th place
- 19-year-old shooting star Zheng Yanqing
Companies mentioned：中央社
Taiwan Bar Association: Political uproar must not stigmatize the defense system
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：全國律師聯合會、國民黨、民進黨
Gunmen storm South African home and open fire, killing 11; pregnant woman among victims
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Leaving 11 people dead
- The victims, including 1 pregnant woman
- 2 people survived the attack
- South Africa, with a population of about 62 million
- About 60 people are killed every day
Companies mentioned：法新社、eNCA
台股 rises 357 points on lighter volume, closing at a record 48157 points
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Ended up 357.12 points
- Closed at 48,157.29 points
- Trading value totaled NT$855.953 billion.
- At an enterprise value of no more than 750 million euros
- Closed at 25.65 yuan
- Rose 4.48%
- Pushing the cement sector index up 2.84%
- 台積電 closed at 2500 yuan today
- Rose 40 yuan
- Market capitalization recovered to 64.83 trillion yuan
- Contributed about 317 points to the broader market
- 鴻海 rose 1.19%
- The overall electronics sector index rose 1.06%
- Stock king 信驊 fell 625 yuan
- Closed at 202
Companies mentioned：台股、台泥、IFCEM、台積電、鴻海、台光電、欣興、信驊、川湖、健策
1 in every 6 people suffers preventable medical harm; patient alliance promotes patient-safety governance
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 in every 6 people experiences preventable medical harm
- 3 times the rate in general medical settings
Companies mentioned：台灣病友聯盟、醫策會、醫療改革基金會、台灣癌症基金會、世界衛生組織、衛福部
First Taiwan International Children's Carnival opens in Kaohsiung; Lee Yuan: Diverse cultures come together
Summary not yet available
Facts
- For 5 consecutive days
- From 45 countries
- 106 children's audiovisual works
Companies mentioned：文化部、高雄市立圖書館、法國在台協會
October electronic futures rise; financial futures fall
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taipei stocks rose 357.12 points today
- Closed at 48157.29 points
- October electronic futures closed at 3080.60 points
- Rose 14.80 points
- A premium of 13.83 points
- October financial futures closed at 3612.20 points
- Fell 26.60 points
- A premium of 18.51 points
- Cash-settled electronic futures closed at 3066.77 points
- Rose 32.26 points
- Cash-settled financial futures closed at 3593.69 points
- Fell 28.32 points
Young female drug dealer hid in a snack shop, allegedly selling drugs to coworkers and customers
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Huang, just 21 years old
- Seized 19 grams gross weight of second-category narcotic amphetamine
- Detained 2 more suspects in the drug case
Companies mentioned：海巡署、台東查緝隊、台東縣警察局刑警大隊、台東地檢署、中央社
October TAIEX futures up 111 points
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taipei stocks ended up 357.12 points today
- Closed at 48157.29 points
- October TAIEX futures closed at 48336 points, up 111 points
- Compared with the cash market, the premium was 178.71 points
- October futures at 48225 points
- November futures at 48387 points
- Original成交金額新台幣8559.53億元
- Trading volume was 32,900 contracts
- November futures closed at 48508 points, up 121 points
- Trading volume was 187 contracts
Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
Hsinchu City's Jiujianfeng Wind Music Festival draws 28,000 people; star concert returns in October
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Attracted about 28,000 attendees
- “Golden Hsinchu—2026 Hsinchu City Star Concert” will take place at 大湳雅公園 on October 17
Companies mentioned：新竹市政府、中央社、風livehouse、新竹市文化局、大湳雅公園
Securities firms association forms a working group to promote trusted finance and deliver financial benefits
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：元大、永豐金、凱基、富邦、群益金鼎、玉山、金管會、金管會證期局
Trump meets Venezuela's acting president Rodríguez, focusing on energy investment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Hopes to attract $100 billion in investment to Venezuela's oil industry
Companies mentioned：委內瑞拉國營石油公司（PDVSA）
Trump-Xi meeting: Chinese scholar says strategic stability can be established and competition kept under control
The U.S. and Chinese leaders will meet again in Washington on the 24th. Chinese experts hope to deepen strategic stability and hold discussions on issues including AI and Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：比亜迪、小米、寧徳時代
Trump-Xi meeting: Taiwanese scholars say Trump seeks to boost his election prospects while Xi Jinping pursues domestic and international stability
The U.S. and Chinese leaders will meet in Washington, with trade, AI and Taiwan on the agenda. Trump is seeking to bolster his position ahead of the midterm elections, while Xi Jinping is focused on domestic stability.
台股 opened higher and continued climbing, gaining 357.12 points
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Gained 357.12 points
- Rose 0.75%
- Original成交金額新台幣8559.53億元
- The TAIEX opened at 47894.77 points
- Reached an intraday high of 48341.56 points
- The index excluding financial stocks stood at 42970.41 points
- Rose 379.10 points
- Cement stocks rose 1.23%
- Food stocks rose 0.75%
- Plastics and chemicals stocks fell 0.66%
- Textile stocks rose 0.53%
- Machinery and electrical stocks
Companies mentioned：友達、主動統一升級50、主動統一台股增長、群創、主動中信台灣收益、迅杰、上品、統新、茂矽、健策、天瀚、弘憶股、熙特爾-創、高力、宏齊
Leak suspected in ostomy pouch manufacturing process; 食藥署 launches recall
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 174 boxes of affected products in Taiwan
- May be fined NT$200,000 or more
- Fines of up to NT$5 million
Companies mentioned：康威、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署、食藥署
Taiwan | 風傳媒（50）
What should you do if you constantly need to pee? How many times a day counts as frequent urination? Doctor urges people to cut back on 2 types of food, or they will keep irritating the bladder
Urologist 戴定恩 identified 2 major hidden dietary triggers for frequent urination: spicy irritants and high-sugar refined foods. He stressed that bladder function can recover through lifestyle changes.
You can receive 100,000 yuan for having a baby even without a job! These National Pension mothers give birth after withdrawing from coverage but may still qualify
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The childbirth benefit plus childbirth subsidy can bring the total to 100,000 yuan for each birth
- Generally, aged 25 or older and under 65
- Gives birth or delivers prematurely within 1 year after withdrawing from coverage, due to the same pregnancy
- Starting January 1, 2026, eligible recipients will receive the childbirth benefit plus childbirth subsidy for each birth
- The 2026 monthly insured amount for the National Pension will be adjusted to 21,103 yuan
- Paid as a lump sum equal to 2 months
- “21,103 yuan × 2 months = 42,206 yuan”
- The childbirth benefit has a 5-year claim limitation period
- Gestational age of at least 20 weeks at birth
- Under 37 weeks
Companies mentioned：勞動部勞工保險局、衛生福利部、內政部戶政司
Major error in latest Taipei mayoral poll? Shen Fu-hsiung names Dai Lian-an and says he “should apologize immediately,” revealing 1 way to make the truth clear at once
A latest poll on the Taipei mayoral election puts the support gap between 蔣萬安 and 沈伯洋 at 1.2%. 沈富雄 criticized the polling methods and called for an apology to experts.
Companies mentioned：畢肯市場研究公司、台北市信民兩岸研究協會
The Xi-Trump summit: Washington can no longer make Beijing give in! Xi Jinping returns to the U.S. with rare earths as leverage. How will Trump respond?
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the United States and met with President Trump. Citing its advantages in rare earths and AI, China is asserting that it should be treated as an equal. The U.S.-China relationship is being redefined.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX
Su Chiao-hui pulls ahead too—are the pan-blue camp’s prospects in Taipei and New Taipei in danger? A fan page highlights a “polling track record of getting it wrong”: the candidate ultimately won by 100,000 votes.
With 2 months to go before the 2026 local elections, a poll for New Taipei City mayor shows DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui narrowly leading KMT candidate Lee Chuan-chuan, prompting talk of a crisis for the pan-blue camp. The accuracy of past polls has been questioned, and the survey methods and sample distribution have also become a focus.
Companies mentioned：震傳媒、山水民意研究股份有限公司
No smoking or drinking, and no signs of the three highs! Why does a 45-year-old engineer have severe fatty liver disease? Renowned doctor Tseng Chin-yuan reveals 1 key factor: a warning sign of metabolic breakdown.
A 45-year-old engineer who neither smoked nor drank and had normal readings for the three highs was found to have severe fatty liver and liver fibrosis. The case shows that where fat accumulates is key to metabolic health.
A source says Shen Po-yang’s own internal poll “is very different from Tai Li-an’s data”; Wu Tzu-chia mocks him: “They should rename it the Tsao Hsing-cheng poll.”
A poll for the 2026 Taipei mayoral election put 沈伯洋 narrowly behind 蔣萬安, but discrepancies with internal Democratic Progressive Party data were noted. 吳子嘉 derided it as a "曹興誠 poll," raising questions about its political credibility.
Companies mentioned：信民兩岸研究協會、畢肯市場研究公司、美麗島電子報
The Hunting Wives and Black and White: The Cleaner lose out! Netflix Taiwan’s latest September viewership rankings are out, and you’ll really regret missing the top title.
Netflix has released its latest September viewership rankings for Taiwan. The Missing and Early Spring Sunshine topped the film and series charts, respectively, reflecting viewers’ preference for suspense and emotional dramas.
Not a rice cooker or dehumidifier! Insiders recommend the most practical must-have appliance: “Saves money and time, and dries clothes quickly with a fresh scent on rainy days.” “I’ve never regretted buying it.”
Taiwanese users shared on social media that the appliance they were happiest with after moving into a new home was an “electronic wardrobe,” which quickly dries, deodorizes and sanitizes clothes. It is especially suited to rainy days and people with sensitivities, prompting widespread agreement and discussion.
Don’t rush to switch your health insurance after graduating from college! If you meet 1 condition, you can stay on your parents’ plan for “1 year”; switch only once you find a job.
People who are unemployed for 1 year after graduating from college can continue to receive National Health Insurance coverage as dependents under their parents. The provision offers important financial and institutional security for young people seeking work.
Companies mentioned：衛生福利部中央健康保險署
Got upgraded to business class unexpectedly! A flight attendant shares 1 tip for the easiest free upgrade—and says never to wear these 3 types of clothing when checking in.
A former flight attendant says dressing appropriately can improve your chances of a free upgrade, and advises against casual clothing such as sandals and sweatpants. The advice, which takes airline upgrade rules into account, can help travelers improve their flying experience.
Companies mentioned：《每日快報》、《紐約時報》、福布斯顧問
Chang Ting-yu wins the Taipei Music Center Golden Stage final, beating 800 contestants.
The 2026 Taipei Music Center Golden Stage singing contest final, organized by 台北流行音樂中心, was held on the 20th. Of 800 applicants, 40 made it to the final. Chang Ting-yu took the title, while Li Chia-cheng, Chang Ting-yi and Kuo Yi-chen placed second, third and fourth, respectively. The winners will have the opportunity to perform in their own dream variety-show concert.
Companies mentioned：台北流行音樂中心、南港區公所
Nearly 20,000 young people unable to afford health insurance premiums! The National Health Insurance Administration launches a debt-payment assistance program for the first time, providing a total of 1.89 million in subsidies.
The National Health Insurance Administration launched the "陪青年再走一哩路" support program for young people facing financial hardship. Working with 4 counties and cities, it provided more than 1.89 million yen in assistance to 214 people, addressing the issue of unpaid premiums among young people.
Original0050輸了！今年台股ETF績效前10名冠軍「飆106%」 他揭關鍵原因：跟台積電有關
Yuanta Taiwan 50 (0050) has underperformed this year because of its heavy concentration in TSMC, and has been overtaken by ETFs such as Mega Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (00913). With diversified holdings, 00913 delivered returns of more than 106%, underscoring the importance of diversification.
Companies mentioned：元大投信、兆豐投信
Original不是闖紅燈！這1項交通違規最常被檢舉「開出6183張罰單」，檢舉魔人半年狂抓2100件
Original彰化縣2026年上半年交通違規檢舉達5.6萬件，未打方向燈以6183件居首。北彰化一名民眾半年檢舉2100件，凸顯公民執法參與度提升，對交通安全與執法模式具指標意義。
A second “sacred mountain” is rising! MediaTek lands a major Google contract and its market value surges, with this cutting-edge technology becoming a profit engine.
MediaTek has landed a major Google TPU contract, driving ASIC revenue to double and its market value to surge. The company is entering a golden growth phase centered on RISC-V and edge AI.
Companies mentioned：晶心科、Google、Nvidia、博通、Marvell、台積電
Reducing reliance on foreign companies! Foreign media report that Beijing is investigating the use of 博通 switches at state-owned enterprises and pushing a policy of replacing them with domestic alternatives.
Chinese authorities are investigating the use of 博通 switches at state-owned enterprises and promoting their replacement with domestically made semiconductors. The move is part of a strategy to make AI infrastructure self-reliant and reduce dependence on U.S. technology.
Companies mentioned：博通、輝達、華為、新華三、銳捷網路、字節跳動、阿里巴巴
Original5600萬房子全由爸爸買單，贈與稅怎麼只繳195萬餘元？真正算法很多人搞錯
The Taipei National Taxation Bureau disclosed a case in which a father bought real estate worth 56 million yen in the name of his minor child. It explained why the gift tax assessment differed from the actual purchase price and stressed the importance of understanding the proper valuation method.
Companies mentioned：財政部臺北國稅局
Can you take a photo and report any violation you see? Not every traffic violation can be reported—here’s a look at the violations that can currently be reported.
An explanation of Taiwan's current rules for reporting traffic violations witnessed by the public details which offenses can be reported. A 2024 legal amendment removed minor violations from the list, leaving 18 reportable offenses.
Take a man-powered boat ride on Bitan and enjoy Indigenous cuisine: experience Atayal culture in Wulai.
The New Taipei City Tourism and Travel Department is promoting the "碧潭山水漫遊・烏來泰雅樂活之旅." The initiative aims to make tourism sustainable through low-carbon practices, environmental protection, human-powered transport and local ingredients. It also includes experiences of 泰雅族 culture to encourage deeper exchanges.
TIA poll: Which party leads in nationwide support among the pan-blue, pan-green and white camps? The latest political landscape is out, with “this party” leading its rivals by 2 times.
The Taiwan Inspiration Association released a September poll showing DPP support at 43.3%, more than 2 times that of the KMT, indicating that the pan-green camp’s advantage is growing. The results reflect a fundamental shift in Taiwan’s political identification landscape.
Companies mentioned：故郷市場調査株式会社
Fooyin University’s USR initiative in southern Kaohsiung bears fruit after 9 years: “Planting a Tree for Shared Prosperity” documents the sustainability work of the campus and community.
Fooyin University has spent 九 years working in southern Kaohsiung, where its USR program has fostered shared prosperity between the campus and community. It has published “Planting a Tree for Shared Prosperity” to document its achievements, demonstrating the practical application of university social responsibility.
Companies mentioned：世德工業、旗勝科技、台灣氯乙烯、富利康科技、林園先進材料科技
Da’an and Songshan lose out! Taipei’s hottest celebrity school-district housing commands the highest prices, with top-tier lifestyle and transport amenities. Parents are scrambling to buy.
In Taipei's market for homes of 25 ping or less, 中正區 ranked first with an 11% price increase. Education, transport and daily amenities were contributing factors, with demand particularly strong around prestigious school districts.
Companies mentioned：中信房屋
Explainer: Will the PLA be forced to station troops in Taiwan after unification? The Taiwan Affairs Office’s latest position is out: it will “fully consider these 3 things,” while its policy of peaceful unification remains unchanged.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office stressed that any institutional arrangements after Taiwan's unification with China would respect Taiwan's circumstances and public opinion. At the same time, it also hinted at hardline measures, including stationing the People's Liberation Army and dismantling Taiwan's military, while maintaining peaceful reunification as its basic policy.
Could the Mid-Autumn holiday get an extra day off? Latest track of potential typhoon Surigae! Experts outline 2 scenarios: one track could bring it straight toward Taiwan.
A new typhoon, 舒力基, formed in the northwestern Pacific and is expected to approach waters east of Taiwan around the 26th. Its track remains uncertain, and it could make a direct hit on Taiwan and affect the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
Companies mentioned：台灣颱風論壇｜天氣特急
The “3 phrases of brothel jargon” known only to women in ancient pleasure houses have survived to this day as modern catchphrases! You’ve definitely said them too.
An analysis found that expressions used in everyday conversation today, such as "跳槽," "出局" and "開盤," originated in the brothel culture of ancient times.
Many people misunderstand Incognito mode! Google reveals the truth: “these 3 types of records” can still be seen, and downloaded files don’t disappear.
Google explained that Chrome's Incognito mode deletes browsing history on the device but cannot prevent online tracking. Administrators at companies and schools can still monitor users' activity.
Explainer: Cross-strait direct flights surge! 國台辦 reveals a 13% increase in air passenger volume. Which city will be the next charter-flight destination?
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Facts
- The number of passengers traveling across the Taiwan Strait on direct flights reached 4.221 million.
- An increase of 12.9% year on year.
- 15 scheduled passenger destinations.
- 13 passenger charter-flight destinations.
- 28 destinations.
- More than 300 direct passenger flights per week.
- 61 destinations.
- Up to 890 passenger flights per week
Companies mentioned：國台辦、海基會、陸委會、民航局、中國大陸青島台商協會
10/3: Cathay Climate Change Youth Forum to kick off! From heat waves and cities to lifestyle choices, young people invited to practice “climate adaptation”
The seventh Climate Change Youth Forum hosted by 國泰金控 will be held in Kaohsiung on October 3, 2026. The event aims to foster young people's awareness of and capacity to act on climate adaptation, and has drawn strong public interest.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒、蓋婭智壤科技
Original周杰倫、周子瑜輸了！台灣藝人IG人氣王冠軍是他，網友驚：這1人粉絲數「高到傻眼」
段宜恩 of GOT7 topped the list of Taiwanese entertainers on Instagram with 13.33 million followers, surpassing 周杰倫 and 周子瑜 and highlighting shifts in global popularity.
Why are major developments in Taiwan moving from building houses to creating entire cities?
Development is underway on the roughly 20,000-ping "OOOPEN CITY" project in 中和. 馥華グループ and 大洋塑膠 are partnering with 三菱地所 to introduce a Tokyo-style mixed-use urban model. The project integrates planning from housing to transport to create a new urban living district.
Companies mentioned：三菱地所、馥華グループ、大洋塑膠
Does the barrier lake on the Mataian Creek still exist? One year after the disaster, “the lake has almost disappeared”—where did all the earth, rocks and water go?
A landslide dam formed after a debris flow at 馬太鞍溪 in 花蓮, Taiwan, in September 2025. By the following year, the lake had almost disappeared. The water flowed downstream, but large amounts of debris remain in the mountains, raising concerns about the risk of another disaster.
Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署、經濟部水利署、中央災害應變中心
“Dai Lian made a huge mistake and has no idea”—Shen Fu-hsiung suspects polling firm botched party-affiliation weighting
A Taipei mayoral election poll released by polling expert Dai Lian has sparked controversy. Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung said the data-weighting process may have incorrectly adjusted party affiliations, skewing the results and affecting assessments of the race.
Companies mentioned：畢肯市場研究公司、台北市信民兩岸研究協會
How long before turning at a red light must you signal? The Ministry of Transportation gives the correct answer: “A NT$6,000 fine for violations”—many only find out when the ticket arrives
A debate in Taiwan over when to turn on a signal before making a U-turn while waiting at a red light found that traffic rules require drivers to signal from 30 meters before the intersection. Violators face a fine of up to 6000 yuan.
得正 and 麻古茶坊 lose out! Taiwan’s 10 most popular bubble tea brands: this one takes the top spot, with consistent quality, low prices and a strong reputation
50嵐 led Taiwan's hand-shaken drinks brands with 5,140 online mentions. Consistent quality and high value for money helped win support, with 麻古茶坊 and 先喝道 following.
Companies mentioned：50嵐、麻古茶坊、先喝道、得正、CoCo都可、大茗本位製茶堂、茶之魔手、顏太煮奶茶、老賴茶棧、喫茶趣ToGo
Gave a child 13.76 million and paid not a cent in tax! Experts reveal 4 ways to avoid gift tax and legally save millions in taxes
Experts explain Taiwan’s gift tax system and offer 4 legal ways to reduce taxes, helping families save millions in taxes when passing on assets and avoid tax risks.
Taiwan recycles nearly 150,000 tons of paper food containers a year! Where do lunch boxes go in the end? They need one more step after arriving at the processing plant
Taiwan recycles nearly 150,000 tons of paper food containers each year. Because their surface is coated with polyethylene (PE) film, specialized equipment is needed to separate the paper fibers and plastic before they can be reused. The process underscores the importance of resource recycling.
Amway spreads love to remote communities ahead of Teachers’ Day: nearly 6,000 carts delivered to 850 schools to ease the burden on frontline teachers
Ahead of Teachers’ Day, Amway donated 5,853 all-terrain carts to 850 schools in remote areas to help teachers reduce the burden of carrying supplies. The initiative reflects the company’s long-term commitment to education and provides tangible support to schools in remote communities.
Wars in Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine continue: Tseng Yung-chuan warns at the World League for Freedom and Democracy annual meeting, “War has no winners, and peace has no losers”
The 2026 World League for Freedom and Democracy annual meeting was held in Taipei. Tseng Yung-chuan stressed that war has no winners and peace has no losers, calling on NGOs to promote peace. International representatives discussed freedom, democracy and peace.
Amid a recent cooking oil shortage, Taichung City Government urgently coordinates with suppliers to allocate 7,250 metric tons and stabilize market supply and demand
To address a monthly shortfall of 4,200 metric tons of commercial salad oil, Taichung City Government coordinated with 大統益, 福懋 and 福壽 to supply a total of 7,250 metric tons of palm and canola oils, stabilizing the market supply. The move will help food businesses adjust and avoid supply chain disruptions.
Companies mentioned：大統益、福懋、福壽、泰山
Taiwan stocks back above 4萬8! 台積電 alone adds 319 points as AI stocks hit limit-up, while small- and mid-cap shares lose steam
Taiwan stocks climbed back above 48,000 points on the 23rd, with 台積電 alone contributing 319 points to the gain. AI smart glasses, PCB and third-generation semiconductor stocks advanced, but small- and mid-cap shares were weak, and the OTC index closed lower.
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、宏達電、驊訊、英濟、金像電、南電、欣興、茂矽、嘉晶、友達、群創、精測、耀穎
乘譽國際 marks another milestone on its 10th anniversary, receiving IATA approval to launch a CBTA dangerous goods training center
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A decade of specializing in dangerous goods transportation services
- More than 60 participants invited, including representatives from airlines, airport warehouses, international freight forwarders and cargo owners across industries
Companies mentioned：乘譽國際、IATA、IMDG
OriginalTIA民調》賴政府滿意度62%創新高！民眾對立院不滿飆破6成 藍白砍國務機要費引眾怒
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Facts
- Public approval of the government’s performance has climbed to 62%
- The share who say Taiwan’s economy is doing well has also reached 60%
- Dissatisfaction with the Legislative Yuan’s performance stands at 63%
- Some 58% of the public say they do not support it
- 69% of the public support the government raising defense spending to more than 3% of GDP
- 82% of the public believe the frequent presence of Chinese coast guard and research vessels in waters around Taiwan as “gray-zone operations” poses a serious threat to Taiwan’s national security
- 67% of the public believe increased military activity in the Taiwan Strait by the United States and other democracies helps Taiwan’s security
- The policy of distributing NT$10,000 in cash is supported by 80% of the public
- 71% of the public consider the impact serious
- On the issue of Taiwan’s high-tech industries expanding production in democratic partner countries such as the United States and Japan, 62% of the public say they support it
- 57% of the public support the Mainland Affairs Council’s strict review of events in China hosted by the Taiwan Affairs Office or clearly aimed at promoting unification
Companies mentioned：台灣勵志協會（TIA）、東海大學、台灣師範大學、台積電