# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-23 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Taiwan, 226 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## K-Wellness trend from South Korea reaches Taiwan, making “beauty while lying down” a health ritual for the MZ generation; 澤之湯 embraces Korean-inspired healing aesthetics

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:49:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167093
- anchor: #n2939487
- Companies mentioned: 澤之湯、麥肯錫、LVMH、WTHN、Dior、LPG

Facts:
- 全球 Wellness 產業規模已突破 2 兆美元
- Heated to around 40 degrees Celsius
- A 45-minute class
- Can produce more than 300 different combinations

## Should parents be barred from messaging teachers on LINE after class? Less administrative work, no more than 25 students per class: can 10 “Teachers’ Day gift” demands be implemented?

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:36:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167092
- anchor: #n2939488
- Companies mentioned: 全国教师总工会

Ahead of Teachers’ Day, 全国教师总工会 put forward 10 education reform demands and urged candidates for county and city chief executive in 2026 to adopt them. Key proposals include reducing class sizes, protecting teachers’ right to disconnect and ensuring overtime pay. The union said policy improvements are the gift teachers need most.

## What happens if you don’t pay National Pension premiums? Can you receive an old-age pension at 65 if you owe National Pension contributions? A guide to the rules for making up contribution years

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:32:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167088
- anchor: #n2939489

The Bureau of Labor Insurance sought to clear up misconceptions about unpaid National Pension Insurance premiums, stating that contribution years already paid are preserved. It also explained the conditions for receiving an old-age pension at 65, improving transparency around a program of strong public interest.

## Parents paid tax when gifting a home to their child, yet still faced a tax bill of NT$1.2 million! Expert shares 1 tip to save on both gift and inheritance taxes

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:28:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167091
- anchor: #n2939490

A man surnamed Chang from Hsinchu gifted land worth NT$30 million to his daughter within 2 years of his death. Because the land had already been resold to a developer, only its assessed value of NT$8 million was included in the estate tax calculation, saving millions in taxes. The case highlights the importance of lifetime gifting strategies.

## Is Chiang Wan-an a “fake PhD”? Lawyer cites Ministry of Education rules on the “J.D. degree”; official document’s “4 big characters” rebut critics

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:28:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167090
- anchor: #n2939491
- Companies mentioned: 風傳媒

A dispute has arisen over whether Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安's J.D. degree is a doctorate. Lawyer 葉慶元 cited the Ministry of Education's recognition standards and explained that the degree is officially translated as "Doctor of Laws."

## The 2026 Taiwan Design Expo comes to Taoyuan! Grammy-winning father-daughter duo create an immersive bridge of light and shadow that even smells of peaches

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167131
- anchor: #n2939780

The 2026 Taiwan Design Expo will be held in Taoyuan, with Grammy-winning designer Hsiao Ching-yang and his daughter co-curating an immersive exhibition, “Bridge of Convergence,” combining light, scent and sound. It reinterprets Taoyuan’s mountain and coastal scenery and enhances the city’s image.

## The 48th WorldSkills Competition is underway! Mechatronics duo practice “swapping tasks” as they vie for gold

- Published: 2026-09-23T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167138
- anchor: #n2939785

The 48th WorldSkills Competition is being held in Shanghai, with Taiwan sending 54 competitors. Taiwan’s mechatronics and display design contestants are strengthening their skills through simulated emergencies and high-pressure drills, aiming for gold.

## U.S. debt above 10% means a 50% rally! Strive CEO: If the dollar debt crisis worsens, Bitcoin’s market cap could rise “without limit”

- Published: 2026-09-23T17:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613969
- anchor: #n2944333
- Companies mentioned: Bullish

Strive CEO Matt Cole argued that a worsening U.S. debt crisis would drive up bitcoin's value. The company's SATA.US preferred shares are linked to bitcoin and offer frequent dividends, drawing market attention.

## Anue Biweekly》Rate hikes continue, while the Middle East stokes global inflation

- Published: 2026-09-23T16:50:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6614015
- anchor: #n2944334
- Companies mentioned: 聯準會、美國財政部、英國央行、歐洲央行、石油輸出國組織、美國國會預算辦公室、伊朗、阿曼、沙烏地阿拉伯、吉贊、川普、輝達、黃仁勳、共和黨、丹麥、格陵蘭、富蘭克林華美、施羅德環球、復華、路博邁、統一、鉅亨證券投資顧問股份有限公司

Facts:
- Headline CPI rose 3.4% year on year
- A 1-quarter-point rate hike (25 basis points)
- The yield on U.S. 10-year Treasury bonds briefly topped 5%
- The amount of a single buyback could reach US$6 billion
- 英國央行 keeps interest rates unchanged at 3.75%
- Direct costs in the first five months could reach US$38 billion

## Singapore’s core inflation rose to 2.2% in August, its highest in nearly 2 years

- Published: 2026-09-23T16:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613975
- anchor: #n2944335
- Companies mentioned: シンガポール金融管理局(MAS)、貿易と工業省(MTI)

Singapore's core inflation reached 2.2% in August, its highest level in about 2 years. Rising prices for services, goods and food were behind the increase, and authorities expect inflation to remain elevated through 2027.

## Anue Fund: AI props up Taiwan stocks as profits rise more than 5成 year on year; a 1-quarter-point rate hike cannot hold back AI

- Published: 2026-09-23T16:31:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6614000
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4032925-en.html
- anchor: #n2944336

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates, but growth in corporate profits driven by AI demand is supporting Taiwanese and U.S. technology stocks. 鉅亨買基金 recommends investing in installments during market corrections.

## Yangtze Memory wins 3D NAND patent battle in Germany; Micron barred from sales

- Published: 2026-09-23T16:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613953
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4032931-en.html
- anchor: #n2944337
- Companies mentioned: 美光 (Micron)、TrendForce、ip fray

長江存儲 won a 3D NAND patent infringement lawsuit against 美光 in Germany and secured an injunction barring sales. The victory marks an important advance in Chinese semiconductor companies' international intellectual property strategies.

## Up 160%! Trump touts US$100 billion investment in Venezuela, but shipping costs, ports, debt and heavy crude all stand in the way

- Published: 2026-09-23T16:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613952
- anchor: #n2939676
- Companies mentioned: PDVSA、Chevron、Eni、Vitol、Trafigura、Inter-American Development Bank、VanEck

Former U.S. President Trump proposed attracting $100 billion in investment to Venezuela's oil industry, but soaring freight costs, aging ports and massive debt stand in the way. The country has resources, but the risks of carrying out the plan are high.

## Traders flood into bets against oil prices as put-option wagers hit a record high

- Published: 2026-09-23T15:50:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613934
- anchor: #n2939677
- Companies mentioned: 洲際交易所(ICE)、美國石油協會(API)

Traders bought Brent crude put options in large numbers, with daily trading volume reaching a record high, reflecting strong expectations of lower oil prices. Easing geopolitical risks and rising inventories were the main factors.

## vivo V80 Lite goes on sale in Taiwan on 10/1, featuring a 聯發科技 Dimensity 7300e processor and an extra-large battery

- Published: 2026-09-23T15:26:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613964
- anchor: #n2939678
- Companies mentioned: 聯發科技

vivo has begun sales of the V80 Lite in Taiwan. Equipped with a large-capacity 10,000mAh battery and a Dimensity 7300e processor, the smartphone is drawing attention for its focus on extended use.

## 〈台股盤後〉台積電、鴻海領漲成功站上4萬8 漲357點收48157點

- Published: 2026-09-23T15:25:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613958
- anchor: #n2939679
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、台泥、聯發科、台達電、聯電、日月光、廣達、亞泥、嘉泥、環泥、強茂、德微、嘉晶、漢磊、台新藥、禾榮科、台康生技、保瑞、承業醫、心誠鎂、全福、懷特、藥華藥

Taiwan's stock index recovered to 4万8千 points, driven by gains in 台積電 and 鴻海. 台泥 announced plans to enter the Eastern European market, and related stocks also rose.

## 2027 U.S. university rankings unveiled! Criteria undergo historic overhaul, with “employment outcomes” included for the first time; Princeton’s 15-year reign ends as MIT takes the top spot

- Published: 2026-09-23T15:20:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613957
- anchor: #n2939680
- Companies mentioned: 麻省理工学院、プリンストン大学、ハーバード大学、イェール大学、カリフォルニア工科大学、スタンフォード大学、ペンシルベニア大学、デューク大学、ジョンズ・ホプキンス大学、ノースウェスタン大学、シカゴ大学、コロンビア大学、ダートマス大学、カーネギー・メロン大学、コーネル大学、バークリー大学、UCLA、ワシントン大学セントルイス校、バンダービルト大学、ライス大学、アメリカン・ニュース＆ワールド・レポート

MIT ranked No. 1 for the first time in アメリカン・ニュース＆ワールド・レポート's 2027 national university rankings. Princeton's 15 consecutive years at the top came to an end, as employment outcomes and social mobility emerged as new evaluation criteria. This is an important turning point that fundamentally changes the criteria for choosing a university.

## Sanae Takaichi meets Trump in New York, cementing the Japan-U.S. alliance ahead of the Xi-Trump meeting

- Published: 2026-09-23T15:20:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613945
- anchor: #n2939681

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a 35-minute meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in New York, affirming the strengthening of the Japan-U.S. alliance and a joint stance toward China. This became an important diplomatic card ahead of the U.S.-China summit.

## Trump backs ban on diesel exports to fight inflation; experts warn it could severely damage global energy markets

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:38:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613926
- anchor: #n2939412
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ石油学会（API）、Wood Mackenzie

Former President Trump backed a ban on diesel exports, aiming to curb domestic inflation, but experts warned of market turmoil and a loss of international credibility. Concerns are growing over adverse effects on global energy markets.

## 〈HSBC Economic Outlook〉AI computing power creates huge electricity shortfall; energy and defense seen as 二 major structural themes

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:24:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613925
- anchor: #n2939413
- Companies mentioned: 滙豐銀行

滙豐銀行 released its investment outlook for the fourth quarter of 2026. The spread of AI technology is expected to drive a sharp rise in electricity demand, making energy independence and national defense security strategic priorities. Electricity demand from data centers could surpass that of electric vehicles, and investment in renewable energy and defense-related companies is recommended.

## 〈HSBC Economic Outlook〉Forecasts another 1-quarter-point Fed rate hike in December; AI to boost Taiwanese corporate profits and strong economic growth

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:11:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613907
- anchor: #n2939414

滙豐銀行 forecasts that the Fed will raise rates by 1 quarter point again in December and is bullish on AI-driven growth in Taiwan’s economy and corporate profits. It recommends overweighting global equities, reflecting strong earnings momentum.

## Citi names 三 markets where a “short squeeze” is brewing

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613560
- anchor: #n2939415

Citi said global stock investors continue to reduce exposure to risky assets, while short positions have increased in U.S. small caps, Europe and several Asian markets. The Nikkei, KOSPI and S&P 500 could see major short covering. This reflects weakening market sentiment.

## 〈Stocks in focus〉宏達電 previews mysterious VIVEE product; shares surge more than 9% intraday to a 2-month high

- Published: 2026-09-23T14:05:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6613913
- anchor: #n2939416
- Companies mentioned: Meta

宏達電 previewed a mysterious new VIVEE AI wearable, sending its shares up more than 9% intraday. The move signals an accelerated push into everyday AI interaction devices, with the market anticipating stronger business momentum in the fourth quarter.

## 基米 (4195) COO Chang Tso-wei reassigned; CEO Wu Shang-hui to serve as acting COO—Global Bio & Investment Monthly

- 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=90312&kind=21
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4219687-en.html
- anchor: #n2944504
- Companies mentioned: 基米、4195

Facts:
- Date of occurrence: 115/09/23

## 基米 (4195) spokesperson Chiang Chun-chi and acting spokesperson Hsu Chia-ju reassigned; Li Yi-hsuan and Tai Pei-han to serve as their respective acting replacements—Global Bio & Investment Monthly

- 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=90313&kind=21
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4219686-en.html
- anchor: #n2944503
- Companies mentioned: 基米

## 基米 (4195) spokesperson Chiang Chun-chi and acting spokesperson Hsu Chia-ju reassigned; Li Yi-hsuan and Tai Pei-han to serve as their respective acting replacements—Global Bio & Investment Monthly

- 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=90313&range=news
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4219685-en.html
- anchor: #n2944497
- Companies mentioned: 基米