National Day aerial display: Some Songshan Airport flights to be rescheduled
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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In addition to the official National Day aerial display on October 10 this year
In addition to the official National Day aerial display on October 10 this year, rehearsals are scheduled for September 30, October 2, October 5 and October 6
October 1, 7 and 8 will serve as backup dates in case of bad weather
Was there no mass poisoning at Jinhua Junior High after all? Chien Shu-pei reveals how the allegations began and angrily rebuts the Education Department: Did it take students holding a press conference for officials to admit it?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei City Councilor Chien Shu-pei revealed that students at Jinhua Junior High suffered diarrhea and vomiting after eating school lunches, raising suspicions of food poisoning. The Education Department denied that it was a mass incident. The controversy highlights questions about transparency in government agencies' responses to food safety issues on campus.
Get your ID card ready! All-you-can-eat dining at 75% of the price, beef and lobster for matching numbers in your name, buy one get one free, and more: Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day holiday deals at restaurants across Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In September 2026, hotels and restaurants across Taiwan are offering special discounts and events to coincide with the Teachers’ Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays. Promotions include benefits based on status for military personnel, police officers, medical workers and teachers, as well as all-you-can-eat BBQ and buy 一, get 一 deals.
Will Taiwan stocks top 50,000 points after the Mid-Autumn Festival? Market capitalization surges to 4th-largest globally; Hsieh Chin-ho reveals the number of trillion-yuan companies: even 聯發科 is now at this price
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In trading ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Taiwan’s stock market rose to 48,157 points, putting its market capitalization at No. 4 in the world. Hsieh Chin-ho highlighted the international growth of Taiwanese companies.
U.S. Fed fires the first rate-hike salvo! Why have Taiwan stocks instead become the world's strongest? Hsieh Chin-ho reveals the key “new-high rule”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Despite the US Fed raising interest rates, Taiwan’s stock market showed the world’s strongest performance. Hsieh Chin-ho cited a “new-high rule,” driven by improving corporate earnings, as the reason.
Driver accidentally knocks over a neighboring scooter while parking, rights it but is fined NT$3000! Driver objects and sues; court's final ruling is in
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A woman surnamed Shao in Kaohsiung accidentally knocked over a neighboring scooter while parking. She righted it and left, but was fined NT$3000 and had her license suspended. The court found no clear evidence of property damage and overturned the penalty.
Did Trump win? White House revokes press credentials for CNN, Politico and MS NOW; federal judge questions procedural flaws and withholds ruling for now
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Trump administration revoked White House press credentials for 3 media outlets, including CNN, and a federal court declined to issue an immediate ruling. The clash between press freedom and national security came into sharp focus.
U.S. Treasury yields surge again, but why aren't stocks worried? Markets wary of a new “6%” danger zone as asset valuations are repriced
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
US Treasury yields rose to 5.13%, their highest level since 2007. Although they exceeded the traditional 5% alert threshold, stock prices remained stable, and the market is beginning to see 6% as a new milestone.
Companies mentioned：BlueBay Asset Management、摩根大通、Invesco、Allspring Global Investments、Premier Miton
Today's (09/24) top headlines! Applications open nationwide for the NT$1500 consumption voucher; how to claim it / 星巴克 buy-one-get-one-free deals at a glance / Could carrying “4 documents” to China put your Taiwan status at risk?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan opened applications today for the NT$1500 consumption voucher, while 星巴克 launched a buy-one-get-one-free deal. Reports that carrying 4 documents to China could affect one's Taiwan status have also drawn attention.
Meta AI agents take off, sending shares soaring! Can Muse establish itself in the consumer AI market? It must clear these three hurdles first
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Meta’s AI agent “Muse” has become popular on the App Store, and its stock price has also risen. However, it faces 3 challenges: managing personal information, connecting with other companies’ websites and the rise of competitors.
Will the memory chip shortage remain unresolved in 2027? 群聯's Pan Chien-cheng reveals the key: even if China's production capacity runs at full tilt, it won't be enough
Not just the U.S., Japan and South Korea! Foreign ministers from 8 countries issue joint statement opposing changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait; Foreign Ministry expresses thanks and vows to deepen cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Nearly 130 heads of state or government attended in person
F-16G heralds the revival of 4th-generation aircraft: Should Taiwan restart production of the Ching-kuo fighter? An in-depth look at the next steps for “building aircraft domestically”
Matakāw people criticized as “spoiled brats” for protesting! Writer exposes online attack lines used to “humiliate disaster victims”: “They only let you criticize the Hualien County Government”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2025 breach of a barrier lake on the Mataian River in Hualien killed 19 people. Disaster victims protesting the slow reconstruction were insulted online as “spoiled brats.” Writer Piaolang Island criticized the politicized online attacks and called for the central government's responsibility to be acknowledged.
Should pomelo peels go in food waste or regular trash? Environmental Protection Bureau announces the correct disposal method! Rules vary by county and city; dispose of them incorrectly and risk a NT$1200 fine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
How to sort pomelo peels, common during the Mid-Autumn Festival, has raised questions. Standards vary across Taiwan's counties and cities, and environmental protection bureaus urge people to dispose of them correctly according to location to avoid fines.
Taoyuan's household count surges, making it a “million-household city,” but the population has not kept pace? Expert reveals the key reason: this is no guarantee of higher home prices
You can receive a pension even if you don't work or pay into national pension insurance! This 勞動部 benefit pays “NT$4000 per month” to eligible recipients for life
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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A fixed allowance of NT$4,049 can be received each month for life
Original個人名下土地公告現值與房屋評定價格合計達 500 萬元以上
Original最高可扣除 400 萬元額度
The monthly insured amount for national pension insurance has been raised to NT$21,103
How much do you pay for health insurance each month after retirement if you're not working? It's not free just because you're 65: 3 insurance categories explained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Health insurance enrollment rules after retirement remain unchanged for those under 65, with 3 options depending on enrollment status. Those without dependent coverage pay 826 yen per month out of pocket. Whether government subsidies are available should also be checked.
Can you cross the “white rectangles” on both sides of the road? Police explain how they differ from double white lines; failing to slow down in accordance with the markings could mean a NT$1800 fine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In July 2024, the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of the Interior officially introduced “visual speed-reduction markings.” These white rectangles on both sides of the road make it appear narrower, prompting drivers to slow down. They have been particularly effective in reducing accidents near schools.
Shocking “bathroom defecation” incident at National Taiwan University! Students stake out the scene and catch the culprit in the act; hundreds gather and sing along
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A student was caught defecating in a bathroom at a men's dormitory at National Taiwan University, drawing a crowd of hundreds and sparking online discussion. The university pledged to disinfect the area and provide counseling, and said it would handle the case under school rules. The incident highlights campus public health and student mental health concerns.
Seniors, collect your money! Senior cards upgraded with 5 benefits from 10/1, including a “NT$1000 monthly allowance for life”; eligible residents in 2 counties and cities can have it credited simply by using their cards
[The Journalist] Solar project left unfinished》新光林伯翰 detained; 誠新 owes more than NT$1 billion in unpaid bills, subcontractors urge 豐新資本 to step in and resolve the fallout
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
新光國際, a major shareholder in 誠新集團, the biggest unfinished solar power project in Taiwan, is under investigation by prosecutors, leaving the project’s completion uncertain once again. In a joint venture with 豊新資本, the company defaulted on more than 1 billion yen in payments for goods. After major shareholder Lin Po-han was arrested, subcontractors sought payment from 豊新資本, which has shifted responsibility to 誠新綠能.
Major change to a credit card service! “聯卡中心 announces rollout in September”; this department store is the first nationwide to adopt it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Joint Credit Card Processing Center announced that electronic credit card receipts will be rolled out starting in September. 遠東SOGO百貨 will be the first to adopt the system and will offer a NT$100 gift voucher for each machine, promoting carbon reduction and digital transformation while setting an industry example.
Did “this food” cause mass food poisoning at Jinhua Junior High School? Number of students with diarrhea revealed; association criticizes Chien Shu-pei’s political allegations, warns she could face legal liability
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After eating “鮮味小卷” served as part of school lunches at Taipei Municipal Jinhua Junior High School, several students and teachers reported diarrhea and vomiting. City councilor Chien Shu-pei raised the possibility of a mass food poisoning incident, but the Education Department denied that such an incident had occurred. 中華人権協会 warned that reporting it as “mass poisoning” without scientific verification could lead to legal liability.
Live in an old home? Residents of 1 county or city who meet the requirements can receive up to NT$9.6 million in subsidies; interior renovations also qualify. Application dates and eligibility explained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei City is again accepting applications for subsidies to repair old apartment buildings. Grants of up to 9.6 million yen are available, including for interior renovations. Applications are open until November 30.
“Can people aged 65 receive both the old farmers’ allowance and farmers’ pension savings?” It’s not an either-or choice! But having farmers’ pension savings does not mean you’re guaranteed to receive NT$8,110
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Farmers aged 65 may be eligible to receive both the old-age farmers’ allowance and farmers’ pension savings, but they must meet the separate eligibility requirements for each. The article clears up misconceptions about the programs and is important for those concerned about the financial security of older farmers.