# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-24 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 173 items from 6 sources; Japan, 21 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 3 major industry gauges fell simultaneously in August; 台經院: AI development will not reverse course

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:49:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609240142.aspx
- anchor: #n2963292
- Companies mentioned: 台經院、中油、台電、台灣經濟研究院、美國聯準會、央行

Facts:
- Manufacturing gauge fell 0.49 points in August
- Fell to 100.73 points
- Down 1.19 points month on month
- Fell to 97.3 points
- Down 1.89 points month on month
- Fell to 108.34 points
- Economic growth this year to top 11%
- Economic growth next year is still expected to reach 5% to 6%

## Teacher shortage: Taiwan People’s Party calls for regular salary reviews and a legal services mechanism

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:48:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240141.aspx
- anchor: #n2963293
- Companies mentioned: 台湾民众党、台湾教育产业工会

Facts:
- A budget of nearly NT$60 million was previously allocated

## Taiwan stocks opened lower and fell 132.69 points

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:45:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609240140.aspx
- anchor: #n2963294
- Companies mentioned: 友達、主動統一升級50、主動中信台灣收益、主動統一台股增長、聯電、鴻名、AMAX-KY、聯茂、嘉晶、晶心科、和益、興泰、禾榮科、鼎固-KY、鴻勁

Facts:
- Fell 132.69 points
- To 48024.60 points
- Down 0.28%
- Trading value: NT$736.623 billion
- The weighted index opened at 48075.39 points
- Intraday high of 48117.54 points
- Low of 47754.72 points
- The index excluding financial stocks stood at 42874.71 points
- Fell 95.7 points
- Cement stocks fell 0.21%
- Food stocks fell 0.84%
- Plastics stocks rose 1.57%

## Shih Chung-liang: If salaries are raised and the government provides funding, the NHI premium rate need not be adjusted in 116

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:45:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609240139.aspx
- anchor: #n2963295
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部、健保會

Facts:
- National Health Insurance spending exceeded NT$1 trillion for the first time, reaching NT$1.04 trillion
- Reached NT$1,043.447 billion
- About NT$55 billion more than this year
- The government will provide NT$60 billion to National Health Insurance
- National Health Insurance still has a reserve fund covering 2.3 months

## Asian Games table tennis women’s doubles: Cheng I-ching and Yeh Yi-tian rally to defeat 北韓 and advance to the round of 16

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:43:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609240138.aspx
- anchor: #n2963290
- Companies mentioned: 北韓、泰國、澳門、日本

Facts:
- By 11-1
- 7-11
- 11 to 9
- 14-12
- 34-year-old Cheng I-ching
- 18-year-old Yeh Yi-tian
- 33-year-old Chen Szu-yu
- 17-year-old Wu Ying-hsuan
- By 11-8
- 11-5
- 6-11
- 11-8

## SUV crash in Yunlin leaves 1 dead; driver’s blood alcohol level exceeds the legal limit

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:39:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609240137.aspx
- anchor: #n2963285
- Companies mentioned: 雲林縣消防局

Facts:
- 1 elderly man

## Reuters: Chinese regulators ask lenders to extend Vanke’s repayment period

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:39:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609240136.aspx
- anchor: #n2963286
- Companies mentioned: 万科、深圳地铁、华潤置地、中国恆大

Facts:
- Total debt stands at 351 billion yuan
- Provided at least 24.5 billion yuan in loans

## Shohei Ohtani returns from injury with a hit in his first at-bat, drawing cheers from the full crowd

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:38:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609240135.aspx
- anchor: #n2963287
- Companies mentioned: MLB、洛杉磯道奇、聖地牙哥教士、美聯社、辛辛那提紅人、舊金山巨人、太平洋岸聯盟、ラスベガス・アビエイターズ

Facts:
- The Dodgers ultimately lost 1-5 to 聖地牙哥教士
- He had played in 134 games this season at the time
- A batting average of 2成77
- 30 home runs to date
- 30 home runs and 80 RBIs to date
- 30 home runs, 80 RBIs and 89 runs to date
- 30 home runs, 80 RBIs, 89 runs and 80 walks to date

## Light smoke reported on the 2nd floor of the outpatient building at 台南市立醫院; false alarm

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:37:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609240134.aspx
- anchor: #n2963288
- Companies mentioned: 台南市立醫院、台南市消防局

Facts:
- The 2nd floor of the outpatient building
- 3 vehicles and 5 people
- 12:10

## Economic Affairs Ministry releases updated soil liquefaction maps, incorporating weak soil layers for the first time to improve construction safety

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:35:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609240133.aspx
- anchor: #n2963275
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部地礦中心

Facts:
- Analysis covers 909.8 square kilometers
- Borehole data increased 3 times
- A total of 10 sites are operational
- 1 site is being tested
- More than 480 earthquakes recorded to date

## Trump-Xi meeting imminent; 行政院 says it views positively all efforts to stabilize the regional situation

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:32:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240132.aspx
- anchor: #n2963276
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、美國、台灣

Facts:
- 美國總統川普（Donald Trump）5月訪問北京
- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in 美國 on the evening of September 23 for a state visit
- Trump and Xi will meet at the White House on the 24th

## 教育部 to provide NT$3.6 billion over 3 years, aiming to expand junior high school campus safety staffing to 2,000

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:26:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240131.aspx
- anchor: #n2963277
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、行政院、中央社

Facts:
- A budget of NT$3.6 billion
- Campus safety staff will increase from the current 620
- NT$1.2 billion will be provided to local governments each year
- A total of 966 junior high schools nationwide will benefit
- More than 7,000 people currently hold relevant certifications
- Campus safety staffing at senior high schools already exceeds 2,000

## National Day aerial display: Some Songshan Airport flights to be rescheduled

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609240129.aspx
- anchor: #n2963279
- Companies mentioned: 民航局、台北國際航空站、空軍司令部、航管單位、飛航松山機場航空公司、地勤業者

Facts:
- 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

## Thai woman overstaying her visa rides stolen motorcycle; Caotun police catch her using AI scanning

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609240130.aspx
- anchor: #n2963278
- Companies mentioned: M-Police

Facts:
- 1 motorcycle reported stolen

## Mid-Autumn barbecue in parks: Only Aofengshan Park in Taichung’s Qingshui District will be open

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:18:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609240128.aspx
- anchor: #n2963269
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府、中市府建設局

Facts:
- NT$1,200 or more
- Under NT$6,000

## Pandemic response shifts to digital governance; 卓榮泰: Must prepare for emergencies and emerging infectious diseases

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:18:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240127.aspx
- anchor: #n2963270
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部、行政院、卓榮泰、李慧芝、數發部

Facts:
- The program is scheduled to run from 115 to 119

## Asian Games esports title 永劫無間 wins bronze; team captain Chen Shang-yi says he will spend all the prize money on 0050

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:18:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609240126.aspx
- anchor: #n2963271
- Companies mentioned: 永劫無間、元大台灣50、0050

Facts:
- The NT$900,000 bronze medal National Sports Award

## President reveals behind-the-scenes decisions on the NT$10,000 AI dividend; Su Chiao-hui makes a pitch in person

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:14:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240125.aspx
- anchor: #n2963259
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨

Facts:
- A universal NT$10,000 “AI dividend”
- Economic growth rose from 9% at the time to 11%

## Vice President Hsiao: Taiwan and Australia deepen energy and mineral cooperation to build a trusted supply chain

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:12:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240124.aspx
- anchor: #n2963260
- Companies mentioned: 澳洲聯邦參議院副議長布羅克曼（Slade Brockman，另譯：柏克曼）

Facts:
- Economic growth this year is forecast to reach 11%

## 桃園盃青棒陳冠亨後援穩守 鶯歌延長賽搶勝奪季軍

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:12:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609240123.aspx
- anchor: #n2963261
- Companies mentioned: 鶯歌工商、北市大附中、大理

Facts:
- 鶯歌攻下3分、8局下雖然守備有狀況，但陳冠亨及時回穩沒擴大失分危機，助隊以7比6搶勝拿下季軍。
- 陳冠亨後援投2.2局，被敲出2支安打，失掉3分僅1分責失分，幫助球隊順利拿下季軍，也拿下勝投。

## Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday: 18 theme parks offer discounts

- Published: 2026-09-24T14:06:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609240122.aspx
- anchor: #n2963251
- Companies mentioned: 小人國主題樂園、小叮噹科學主題樂園、雲仙樂園、遠雄海洋公園、麗寶樂園、綠舞莊園、六福村主題遊樂園、劍湖山世界、義大遊樂世界、尚順育樂世界、頑皮世界、西湖渡假村

Facts:
- 18 theme parks across Taiwan
- A super-low ticket price of NT$273
- A discounted ticket for NT$699
- A discounted package for NT$1,000
- NT$250 ticket discount
- NT$599 admission deal
- Exclusive NT$499 discount
- NT$399
- NT$100
- Public group rate ranging from NT$499 to NT$588

## 川普政府 plans 90-day ban on diesel exports; energy secretary says it is unworkable

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:56:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609240121.aspx
- anchor: #n2963180
- Companies mentioned: 川普政府、美國能源部、Politico、美國汽車協會（AAA）、美國能源部長萊特、路透社、經濟學人、美國石油業協會（American Petroleum Institute）、美國燃料與石化製造商協會（American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers）、商業圓桌組織（Business Roundtable）、美國全國商會（US Chamber of Commerce）、美國農業部長羅林斯、美國內政部長柏根

Facts:
- Ban diesel exports for 90 days
- U.S. average diesel price is $6.52 per gallon
- Up 91 cents from a month ago
- Up $2.83 from last year

## Academia Sinica academicians and others call for resignation; Tsing Hua says some have asked Kao Wei-yuan to keep fighting

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:56:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609240120.aspx
- anchor: #n2963181
- Companies mentioned: 中央研究院、國立清華大學

Facts:
- 高為元今年5月展開清華校長第2個4年任期
- Went to the United States on May 4 and 5 to take part in presidential searches at other universities

## Asian Games skateboarding breakout Lin Yi-fan places 2nd overall to reach final, seeks first medal in team history

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:55:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609240119.aspx
- anchor: #n2963113
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 78.53 points
- 2nd overall
- Just 14 years old
- 3 years of training

## Meeting with Matt Pottinger, President Lai says a resilient Taiwan can contribute more to the world

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:48:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240118.aspx
- anchor: #n2963104
- Companies mentioned: 保衛民主基金會

Facts:
- More than 500 domestic and international experts and guests gather in Taiwan
- For the first time within an area covering 17 million people

## Motorcycle training to increase by 5 hours on New Year's Day 116; road-driving tests slated for trial from October

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:46:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609240117.aspx
- anchor: #n2963105
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、公路局

Facts:
- Motorcycle training courses to add 5 hours of practical instruction
- Add 3 hours of hands-on road driving training
- A subsidy of NT$1,300
- A subsidy of NT$1,200
- The subsidy amount is NT$2,500
- In year 113, subsidies went to 40,378 people
- In year 114, the figure rose to 59,912 people

## Countdown to the opening of the Southern Taiwan Railway underground line; series of warm-up events begin 9/25

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:45:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609240116.aspx
- anchor: #n2963106
- Companies mentioned: 台南市交響樂團

Facts:
- The first phase will open at dawn on October 18
- 23 level crossings, overpasses and underpasses in the city will be gradually eliminated
- The second-phase plan extends north to the Yongkang section for more than 6 kilometers

## Kaohsiung village chief candidate suspected of bribing voters with fish floss gift boxes; released on NT$300,000 bail

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:41:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609240115.aspx
- anchor: #n2963093
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府警察局、內政部警政署刑事警察局、法務部調查局高雄市調查處

Facts:
- Black tuna floss gift box worth about NT$300 at market price
- Chen, a candidate, was ordered released on NT$300,000 bail
- Other campaign workers and voters released on NT$10,000 bail

## President Lai campaigns for candidate, reveals Su Chiao-hui personally suggested the NT$10,000 cash handout

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:40:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609240114.aspx
- anchor: #n2963094
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨、民進黨

Facts:
- Taiwan's economic growth rate tops 11%
- Universal distribution of NT$10,000

## 台灣前進 announces 107 village and neighborhood chief candidates with criminal records, urges support for background checks

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:39:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240113.aspx
- anchor: #n2963095
- Companies mentioned: 台灣前進、台灣基進、時代力量、台灣綠黨、小民參政歐巴桑聯盟、台灣前進陣線

Facts:
- A total of 133 people with criminal records have been identified
- Kaohsiung City has the most, with 22
- New Taipei City is next, with 17
- Tainan City has 11
- Election offenses lead with 36 cases
- Illegal claims and false reporting of public funds, and violence and intimidation, each account for 21 cases
- Drunk driving, drug-impaired driving and traffic offenses account for 8 cases
- Sex offenses and stalking and harassment account for 7 cases
- There are 7,780 villages and neighborhoods across Taiwan
- 14,100 village and neighborhood chief candidates

## 漢翔: IDF Ching-kuo fighter and Brave Eagle logistics contracts worth more than NT$30 billion

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:37:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240112.aspx
- anchor: #n2963096
- Companies mentioned: 漢翔、空軍、國防部、審計部

Facts:
- Logistics contracts will be worth more than NT$30 billion
- A total of 66 aircraft produced

## AI giants warn of risks of losing control; Security Council discusses international governance

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609240111.aspx
- anchor: #n2963097
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、Hugging Face、OpenAI

Facts:
- The 15-member Security Council

## U.S. official confirms 8 suicide attempts during 林肯號 strike group deployment

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609240110.aspx
- anchor: #n2963103
- Companies mentioned: 林肯號、USS Abraham Lincoln、川普政府、美國海軍、高雄、Hung Cao、陸天娜、Kirsten Gillibrand、法新社、美國總統川普、國防部、赫格塞斯、Pete Hegseth

Facts:
- The strike group recorded a total of 8 suicide attempts
- After the aircraft carrier had been deployed at sea for 286 days

## Taoyuan's Longtan District village chief candidate suspected of election bribery with free haircuts; released on NT$100,000 bail

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:33:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609240109.aspx
- anchor: #n2963086
- Companies mentioned: 台灣桃園地方檢察署

Facts:
- Released on NT$100,000 bail pending questioning
- At least NT$500

## Braised pork rice becomes an election issue; Chiang Wan-an calls for tolerance, while Shen Po-yang urges discussion without crossing red lines

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609240108.aspx
- anchor: #n2963004
- Companies mentioned: 鬍鬚張、金峰滷肉飯

## Director of 法國在台協會 makes first visit to Kaohsiung; Chen Chi-mai hopes to deepen Taiwan-France cooperation

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:28:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609240107.aspx
- anchor: #n2963005
- Companies mentioned: 法國在台協會、台積電、法國國際實驗教育機構、台灣法國人協會、法國海外教育署

Facts:
- 台積電 to build out 2-nanometer advanced process in Kaohsiung
- Attracted more than 570,000 visits over 3 years
- Enrolls 20 students in grades 1 to 5
- More than 50% of instruction is in French

## Jinhua Junior High food safety incident: Shen Po-yang says he cannot agree with calling discussion rumor-mongering

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609240106.aspx
- anchor: #n2963006
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、台北市政府、中央社

Facts:
- After students and teachers ate savory squid from school lunches on the 4th
- School receives report of diarrhea from 1 student
- Another 2 students in the same class feel unwell

## Hawkish signals from 美聯準會 lift the dollar; gold prices fall more than 1%

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:22:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609240105.aspx
- anchor: #n2962947
- Companies mentioned: 美聯準會、聯邦準備理事會、Fed、路透社、Zaner Metals、芝加哥聯邦準備銀行、里契蒙聯邦準備銀行、波士頓聯邦準備銀行、芝加哥商品交易所集團、CME

Facts:
- Spot gold fell 1.7%
- To $4,282.53 per ounce
- Down 1.3%
- To $4,318.40 per ounce
- The probability of an October rate hike reached 77%
- The probability of a December rate hike was 95%

## Visiting Huannan Market and talking with vendors, 蔣萬安 says he will keep listening to grassroots voices

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:21:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609240104.aspx
- anchor: #n2962948
- Companies mentioned: 蔣萬安、國民黨、台北市政府、中華民國

Facts:
- 中華民國 115 National Day flag-raising and celebration events

## Monthly minimum wage could top NT$30,000; Executive Yuan says it is supportive

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:18:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240103.aspx
- anchor: #n2962934
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部、行政院

Facts:
- Monthly wages could exceed NT$30,000

## Public lending compensation tops NT$21.82 million, benefiting 5,000 authors

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:17:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609240102.aspx
- anchor: #n2962935
- Companies mentioned: 文化部

Facts:
- The 3rd round of compensation totals NT$21.82 million
- About 5,000 authors
- 300 publishers
- The 2 rounds of compensation paid over the full year last year totaled NT$32.63 million
- More than 200 publishers
- 4,000 authors benefited
- The number of beneficiaries grew about 20% from the previous round
- More than 5,000 authors and 300 publishers in total
- Individuals can receive NT$6,508 in the 3rd round
- Up 34% from the previous round
- The cumulative total for 3 rounds reached NT$14,277
- The plan will expand to more than 500 public libraries nationwide

## 卓榮泰: Flu season could last longer; publicly funded vaccines available from 10/1

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:16:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240101.aspx
- anchor: #n2962936
- Companies mentioned: 卓榮泰、衛福部、行政院、李慧芝、教育部

Facts:
- 705萬 doses of publicly funded flu vaccine procured this year
- Will prioritize 20萬 doses for people aged 65 and older at long-term care and nursing facilities
- Vaccinations will begin as scheduled on October 1
- The flu season could last until November

## Lai Shih-bao plans amendment requiring foreign-based platforms to establish local branches and be held accountable for anti-fraud measures

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:13:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240100.aspx
- anchor: #n2962937
- Companies mentioned: Meta、台灣臉書

Facts:
- Fines of NT$2.5 million to NT$100 million may be imposed
- Meta has been fined just NT$7.5 million in total
- More than 50,000 scam-related ads removed in total

## 文化部 selects recommended reading for elementary and middle school students: 657 good books to help children grow

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:09:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609240099.aspx
- anchor: #n2962923
- Companies mentioned: 文化部

Facts:
- 657 publications
- 4,057 books submitted for consideration
- 233 publishers
- 13 works created in national languages

## Trump-Xi meeting set to take place; Zhang Jianyi: It will not change Taiwan-US AI cooperation

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:08:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609240098.aspx
- anchor: #n2962924
- Companies mentioned: 台經院、美國、中國、台灣

Facts:
- 11年來美國總統首度親赴安德魯基地接見外國領袖

## New Taiwan dollar plunges 1.24 jiao at midday to temporarily close at 31.84

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:07:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609240097.aspx
- anchor: #n2962925
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Temporarily closed at 31.84
- Plunged 1.24 jiao
- Trading volume totaled US$932 million
- Opened at 31.75
- High of 31.71 yuan
- Low of 31.85

## Final 2 Brave Eagle jets roll off the production line; Cao Jinping personally flies them to their destination, marking a milestone in defense autonomy

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:05:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240096.aspx
- anchor: #n2962926
- Companies mentioned: 漢翔、空軍、中科院

Facts:
- A total of 66 aircraft produced
- More than 80% of the aircraft was redesigned
- The aircraft’s domestic production rate rose significantly to 55%
- More than 200 domestic companies participated

## 委內瑞拉 interim president attends 聯合國 General Assembly and pledges to hold elections

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:03:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609240094.aspx
- anchor: #n2962917
- Companies mentioned: 委內瑞拉、美國、聯合國

Facts:
- 美國 forces overthrew 委內瑞拉 President Maduro in January this year

## 台鐵 and 新光三越 join forces as Pokémon 30th-anniversary themed train unveiled

- Published: 2026-09-24T13:03:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609240095.aspx
- anchor: #n2962916
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、新光三越、The Pokémon Company

Facts:
- Pokémon 30th-anniversary themed train
- From tomorrow through Dec. 13

## Man suffers from chronic fatigue; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis to blame

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:55:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609240093.aspx
- anchor: #n2962788
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台南市立安南醫院

Facts:
- Liver inflammation marker GPT reached 3 times the normal level
- Body mass index (BMI) is 29kg/m²

## Taiwan esports team wins its first medal at the Nagoya Asian Games; 永劫無間 takes bronze

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:52:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609240090.aspx
- anchor: #n2962776
- Companies mentioned: 永劫無間、中國隊

Facts:
- Lost 0-3 to 中國隊
- Won 1 bronze medal
- 以分組賽第2名前進4強

## Taiwan stocks fluctuate ahead of holiday break as 台積電 weakens; 48,000-point battle underway intraday

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:50:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609240092.aspx
- anchor: #n2962774
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、Alphabet、亞馬遜、聯發科、台達電、國巨、聯電、ABF、景碩、欣興、南電、CCL、聯茂、騰輝-KY、南亞科、華邦電、健策、奇鋐、雙鴻、信驊、川湖

Facts:
- Opened lower at 48,075.39 today
- Fell to 47,754.72 intraday
- Fell more than 400 points
- Weighted index fell 186.21 points to 47,971.08
- Electronics stocks fell 0.55%
- Financial stocks fell 0.73%
- Over-the-counter index fell 0.4%
- 台積電 fell NT$15 intraday
- To NT$2,485
- Down 0.6%
- 聯發科、台達電 and 國巨 rose about 1%
- 聯電 fell more than 4%
- 景碩 surged nearly 8% on heavy trading

## Pakistan confirms airstrikes in Afghanistan; residents say Kandahar was attacked

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:49:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609240091.aspx
- anchor: #n2962775
- Companies mentioned: 塔利班、巴基斯坦塔利班運動、聯合國駐阿富汗援助團

Facts:
- Pakistani forces have struck 10 targets inside Afghanistan
- Eastern Afghanistan came under airstrikes earlier this week, killing at least 3 civilians
- Pakistan claimed it killed 28 militants
- An attack at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan on the 18th of this month killed at least 31 people

## North Korea test-fires guided rocket artillery with a maximum range of 115 kilometers

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:46:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609240089.aspx
- anchor: #n2962777
- Companies mentioned: 北韓中央通信社、第二經濟委員會、朝鮮人民軍、北韓飛彈管理局

Facts:
- Can strike targets 100 kilometers away in ballistic flight mode

## European and Indo-Pacific countries express concern about regional peace; 外交部: Will continue cooperation with democratic partners

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:43:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240088.aspx
- anchor: #n2962763
- Companies mentioned: 外交部、林佳龍

Facts:
- Issued a joint statement after their second meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on the 22nd

## Drainage project on Zhuwéi West Street in Gangshan completed, improving flood prevention and reducing flooding

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:41:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609240087.aspx
- anchor: #n2962764
- Companies mentioned: 四季富邑大樓

Facts:
- Improved a length of about 147.7 meters
- Project cost NT$3.8 million

## 納吉 has not returned home by the 7th day after receiving a pardon; lawyer says there is no deadline to pay the fine

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:39:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609240086.aspx
- anchor: #n2962754
- Companies mentioned: 納吉、蘇丹依布拉欣、馬來西亞前鋒報、馬來西亞之聲、哈斯納、莫哈末杜蘇基·莫克塔、巫統、UMNO

Facts:
- Payment of the RM50 million fine is one of the conditions for serving a sentence under house arrest
- RM50 million fine (about NT$389 million)
- The fund’s donations at one point increased by about RM40,000 to RM50,000 per hour

## 民進黨 caucus: Taiwan Strait security is in the interests of democratic countries

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:36:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240085.aspx
- anchor: #n2962755
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、白宮、國務院、美、日、韓、美國、台灣

Facts:
- New batch of arms sales to Taiwan worth US$14 billion from 美
- More than 9 months of delays

## Student groups hold youth forum; 蘇巧慧 invited in New Taipei, 李四川 declines

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:34:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240084.aspx
- anchor: #n2962747
- Companies mentioned: 蘇巧慧、李四川、蔣萬安、沈伯洋、柯志恩、賴瑞隆、莊競程、何志勇、青年思潮、台灣學生聯合會、青年民主協會、一滴優教育協會、台北大學、輔仁大學、清華大學、陽明交通大學、中山大學、國立台北大學公共行政暨政策學系系學會

Facts:
- 2026 Mayoral Candidates Youth Forum
- The forum will be held in stages starting in October

## 烏克蘭 sends 2 北韓 prisoners of war to 南韓; South Korean Foreign Ministry says it respects their wishes

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:31:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609240083.aspx
- anchor: #n2962734
- Companies mentioned: 烏克蘭、北韓、南韓、聯合國、俄羅斯、韓聯社、中央社

Facts:
- January last year

## 基隆名人幼兒園虐童案 2家長丟蛋抗議各罰3000元

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:26:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609240073.aspx
- anchor: #n2962735
- Companies mentioned: 基隆名人幼兒園

Facts:
- Each was fined NT$3,000

## Jinhua Junior High food safety incident; Chiang Wan-an: Allegations must be substantiated

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:26:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609240072.aspx
- anchor: #n2962736
- Companies mentioned: 金華國民中學、台北市政府教育局、成淵高級中學、中央社、桃園市長、張善政、賴清德

Facts:
- NT$100,000
- 1 student had diarrhea
- Another 2 students in the same class feel unwell

## Huang Jen-hsun: AI companies should not seek exemptions from antitrust and product liability laws

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:19:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609240071.aspx
- anchor: #n2962721
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Nvidia、OpenAI、Hugging Face、Anthropic、紐約時報、New York Times、國家公路交通安全管理局、NHTSA

Facts:
- 輝達 acquired the company for US$13 billion this month

## “Pure milk pours out like clear water”; Xinjiang dairy company says worker error was to blame

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:17:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609240070.aspx
- anchor: #n2962722
- Companies mentioned: 馬三三、新疆馬三三疆純乳業有限公司、青海雪峰氂牛乳業

Facts:
- Instantly sterilized at 137 degrees Celsius for 3 seconds

## Meta unveils slate of new products, from AI handheld devices to lightweight VR glasses

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609240069.aspx
- anchor: #n2962723
- Companies mentioned: Meta、蘋果、沃爾瑪、百思買、Gap、EssilorLuxottica、雷朋

Facts:
- Priced at US$1,299
- NT$41,000
- Starting at US$349

## Minimum wage review: Labor groups seek more than 31,000; employers urge consideration of industry differences

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:15:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609240068.aspx
- anchor: #n2962714
- Companies mentioned: 全國產業總工會、全產總、全國金融業工會聯合總會

Facts:
- Monthly pay could exceed NT$3萬元
- Hourly wage raised to NT$211
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.04% year over year
- Central Bank forecasts annual CPI growth of 2.03%
- Economic growth rates reached 11.05% respectively
- Labor groups argue the minimum wage should rise by 7.77%
- AI-related industry exports account for 84.2% of export value
- Several other categories account for just 15.8%
- Employees in AI-related industries account for less than 30% of the manufacturing workforce
- The other 70% of employees work in traditional industries

## Trump-Xi meeting set to take place; 盧秀燕 and 蔣萬安 call for close attention

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:13:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240067.aspx
- anchor: #n2962715
- Companies mentioned: 蔣萬安、盧秀燕、賴清德、Donald Trump、習近平

## 川普證實美中峰會談伊朗 中企高層缺席協議期望低

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:12:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609240065.aspx
- anchor: #n2962703
- Companies mentioned: 美國、中國、伊朗、國家檔案局、法新社、路透社、英國廣播公司新聞網、夏亨、貝森特、布魯金斯研究所、秦江南

Facts:
- The 3rd summit between US and Chinese leaders since Trump returned to office
- Trade truce to be extended from Nov. 10 to Jan. 10 next year

## Minimum wage review meeting convenes; Hung Sun-han: Must reflect prices and ensure basic living standards

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:09:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609240066.aspx
- anchor: #n2962702
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部

Facts:
- After the Minimum Wage Act took effect in 2024
- Review of 116年

## Lin Chia-lung: Taiwan and Somaliland have strong ties; hopes to visit in person to deepen relations

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:02:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609240064.aspx
- anchor: #n2962694
- Companies mentioned: 索馬利蘭共和國、世界災害管理聯盟、中央社

Facts:
- A 4-member delegation of Abdalle (Abdalle Mohamed Arab)

## Son of 以色列駐美大使 struck in the West Bank, critically injured and in life-threatening condition

- Published: 2026-09-24T11:59:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609240063.aspx
- anchor: #n2962623
- Companies mentioned: 以色列駐美大使、萊特爾、尼瑞亞、以色列警方、巴勒斯坦男子、紅色大衛之星、Magen David Adom、以色列緊急救護組織、以色列媒體、以色列總理、尼坦雅胡、以色列總統、赫佐格、中央社、法新社、美聯社

Facts:
- A 巴勒斯坦男子
- A female police officer and a soldier
- The emergency medical team has taken a seriously injured man to hospital

## 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: 2026-09-24T13:56:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167413
- anchor: #n2963188

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: 2026-09-24T13:35:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167235
- anchor: #n2963189
- Companies mentioned: 台北新板希爾頓、台北晶華酒店、台北大直英迪格、圓山大飯店、台北大直英迪格酒店、台南晶英酒店、台北士林萬麗酒店、新竹喜來登、台北六福萬怡、台中長榮桂冠、貳樓、五鮮級鍋物

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: 2026-09-24T13:27:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167410
- anchor: #n2963190
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、高通、輝達、日月光、京元電、華邦電子、英飛凌、旺矽、台泥

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: 2026-09-24T13:23:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167409
- anchor: #n2963191
- Companies mentioned: 国巨、禾伸堂、華新科、川湖、健策、台積電、聯亞、光聖、上詮、波若威、德宏、信驊、南俊國際

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: 2026-09-24T13:18:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167389
- anchor: #n2963192

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: 2026-09-24T13:14:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167407
- anchor: #n2963193
- Companies mentioned: CNN、Politico、MS NOW

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: 2026-09-24T13:11:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167406
- anchor: #n2963194
- Companies mentioned: BlueBay Asset Management、摩根大通、Invesco、Allspring Global Investments、Premier Miton

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.

## 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: 2026-09-24T13:00:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167397
- anchor: #n2963195
- Companies mentioned: 星巴克

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: 2026-09-24T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5556339
- anchor: #n2963196
- Companies mentioned: Meta、JPMorgan、Sensor Tower、Bank of America、Oppenheimer & Co.、Truist Securities、Amazon、Shopify、Instacart、Dick's Sporting Goods、Google、OpenAI、Apple、Wells Fargo、Jefferies、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

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:59:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167353
- anchor: #n2962856
- Companies mentioned: 群聯、宏碁、和碩集團、東擎科技、AMD、Intel、NVIDIA、高通

Facts:
- It may not stabilize even by 2027

## Can you leave items in a metro locker indefinitely? What happens to the belongings inside if luggage is left unclaimed for more than 30 days?

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166868
- anchor: #n2962857
- Companies mentioned: 台北捷運

台北捷運の置物櫃の利用規定について解説。24時間を超えると管理会社が物品を移動し、30日間保管後処分される可能性がある。旅行客や通勤客にとって重要な情報である。

## 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: 2026-09-24T12:55:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167385
- anchor: #n2962858
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、歐盟、美國、日本、韓國、澳洲、法國、德國、紐西蘭、波蘭、英國、台灣、中華民國、中華人民共和國

Facts:
- Nearly 130 heads of state or government attended in person
- The 81st 聯合國 General Assembly
- 聯合國 General Assembly Resolution 2758
- 23 million people in 台灣

## 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”

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:49:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167399
- anchor: #n2962859
- Companies mentioned: ロックヒード・マーティン、アメリカ空軍、中科院、漢翔

アメリカ空軍がF-16Gの新規生産を検討中。台湾は経国号の生産再開を検討すべきか？国産航空機の将来性を分析

## 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: 2026-09-24T12:44:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167395
- anchor: #n2962860

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: 2026-09-24T12:39:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167393
- anchor: #n2962861

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

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:38:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167394
- anchor: #n2962862
- Companies mentioned: 住商機構、大家房屋

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## 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: 2026-09-24T12:34:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167383
- anchor: #n2962863
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部、勞保局

Facts:
- A fixed allowance of NT$4,049 can be received each month for life
- 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
- 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
- You can receive NT$6,107 per month
- You can receive NT$4,115 per month

## Lai Yi Ke and Man Han are beaten! PX Mart's best instant noodles are this one: “Rich broth, springy noodles,” foodies rave that it's unbelievably good

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166381
- anchor: #n2962865
- Companies mentioned: 統一企業、味丹、農心、營多食品、維力食品

《網路溫度計DailyView》利用大數據分析出全聯討論度最高的10款泡麵，維力素飄香因創意吃法竄升至冠軍，滿漢大餐僅排第6。此結果反映消費者對新奇吃法的高度興趣。

## 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: 2026-09-24T12:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166639
- anchor: #n2962864

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: 2026-09-24T12:26:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167386
- anchor: #n2962866

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: 2026-09-24T12:26:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167364
- anchor: #n2962867

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

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:26:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167388
- anchor: #n2962868

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## [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: 2026-09-24T12:24:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5556590
- anchor: #n2962869
- Companies mentioned: 誠新集團、新光國際、豊新資本、華城電機、高盛電子

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: 2026-09-24T12:19:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167382
- anchor: #n2962870
- Companies mentioned: 遠東SOGO百貨

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.

## Minimum-wage review begins! Labor seeks monthly pay above NT$3萬1; employers promise it will exceed “this figure”

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:16:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167373
- anchor: #n2962871
- Companies mentioned: 全國產業總工會、全國工業總會、工商協進會、中央銀行、勞動部、民生報

Facts:
- Monthly pay to rise to NT$31,792
- Hourly pay to rise to NT$211
- Minimum-wage monthly pay “will exceed 三萬 dollars”
- CPI is forecast to rise about 2.03% year on year in 2026
- The minimum-wage increase should reach 7.77%

## 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: 2026-09-24T12:12:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167381
- anchor: #n2962872
- Companies mentioned: 台北市教育局、中華人権協会

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.

## 華爾街日報: Behind the red-carpet welcome, the US-China rivalry ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States

- Published: 2026-09-24T12:03:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167378
- anchor: #n2962873
- Companies mentioned: 華爾街日報、亞洲集團（Asia Group）、美國全國商會（U.S. Chamber of Commerce）

Facts:
- 21-gun salute
- November midterm elections

## 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: 2026-09-24T12:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166319
- anchor: #n2962634
- Companies mentioned: 台北市都市更新処、内政部

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: 2026-09-24T11:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166514
- anchor: #n2962635
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、労働部労工保險局

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.