Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（97）
亞運 skateboarding: Taiwan's 12-year-old Kuo Yung-yen advances to the final with a high score; Olympic officials once singled him out, saying, “We’re waiting for you” Published 2026-09-24 17:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A stunning 83.73 points wowed the crowd Taiwanese 12-year-old Kuo Yung-yen 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Companies mentioned：奧運會、亞運
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中鋼’s August profit rises 10% month over month; fourth-quarter orders expected to outperform the third quarter Published 2026-09-24 17:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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中鋼 reported preliminary pre-tax net profit of NT$723 million for August Up 10% from July Compared with a pre-tax net loss of NT$1.291 billion in the same period last year Pre-tax net profit totaled NT$3.718 billion in the first 8 months of this year Reversing a pre-tax net loss of NT$3.699 billion in the same period last year In April this year, it ended 3 consecutive months of losses and posted pre-tax net profit of NT$485 million Original 5月、6月稅前淨利分別增至13.54億元 中鋼’s standalone steel product sales totaled 548,300 metric tons in August Sales totaled 4.9973 million metric tons in the first 8 months Companies mentioned：中鋼
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Construction begins on BOT market site in Beitun District, Taichung, to create a mixed-use shopping complex Published 2026-09-24 17:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The operator is investing more than NT$620 million At least 30% of jobs will be given priority to 台中市 residents Development rights payment: NT$5 million Fixed rights payment: NT$75 million Estimated variable rights payment: about NT$25 million Companies mentioned：台中市經濟發展局、台中市
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Trump-Xi meeting set to take place; China’s Defense Ministry says the U.S. should abide by the “Eight-One-Seven Communique” Published 2026-09-24 17:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Trump administration approved an US$11 billion arms sale to Taiwan last December Another arms sale worth about US$14 billion has been on hold for months Companies mentioned：中国国防部、路透
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Commercial real estate broker: Large commercial property deals this year could hit a record NT$300 billion Published 2026-09-24 17:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Large commercial property transactions totaled NT$89.9 billion in the third quarter of this year Cumulative transactions totaled NT$257.7 billion in the first 3 quarters Up 109% year over year Factory transactions totaled NT$60.2 billion in the third quarter Cumulative total of NT$192 billion in the first 3 quarters 廣達電腦 buys 友達華亞科技園區 factory buildings for NT$19.7 billion Cumulative transaction value of NT$8 billion Acquired nearly 17,000 ping of land Transaction value was NT$69 billion 美光 bought 力積電’s factory buildings in the Tongluo Science Park for NT$52.8 billion in the first quarter of this year Each individual transaction was worth more than NT$2 billion Companies mentioned：第一太平戴維斯、廣達電腦、友達華亞科技園區、大立光、台中工業區、台中精密機械科技創新園區、美光、力積電、新竹科學園區、矽品、信邦電子、凱基人壽、潤泰玉成廣場、輝達
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Man caught driving drunk on National Freeway 1 in Tainan’s Rende section; police force vehicle to stop and issue citation Published 2026-09-24 17:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 68-year-old man surnamed Hsieh National Freeway 1 At the 336.7-kilometer mark Original 12時許 Companies mentioned：國道公路警察局、第四公路警察大隊
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台灣人壽’s suspense accounts reveal internal control failures; employee embezzled NT$16.53 million over 5 years, 金管會 fines insurer NT$9.6 million Published 2026-09-24 17:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The employee embezzled NT$16.53 million Original 開罰台灣人壽960萬元 The misconduct continued for 5 years Companies mentioned：台灣人壽、金管會
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Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China’s Commerce Ministry says China and the U.S. held their first dialogue on AI Published 2026-09-24 17:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Eighth round of trade and economic talks Companies mentioned：中国商務部、美國財政部、美國貿易代表
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Hakka perspective brings Taiwan’s history to light; play about subway workers earns 7 金鐘 Award nominations Published 2026-09-24 17:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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7 金鐘 Award nominations A real workplace accident in 1996, when a group of workers on the 台北捷運 project contracted “decompression sickness” Companies mentioned：客委會、金鐘、台北捷運
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Cathay Life aims to extend policyholders’ healthy life expectancy through 3 aspects of daily life Published 2026-09-24 17:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Policyholders’ healthy life expectancy was 71.49 years in 2025 國泰人壽 policyholders’ average life expectancy was 84.31 years in 2025 國泰人壽’s new business premiums from health-related policies totaled NT$41.2 billion in the first half of the year Annual growth rate reached 188% 205 policies have been sold Companies mentioned：國泰人壽、金管會
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Video of U.S. military personnel kneeling to straighten the red carpet before Xi Jinping disembarks in the U.S. draws criticism Published 2026-09-24 17:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中國、美國、俄羅斯、烏克蘭、加拿大
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Graffiti damage on the Tamsui-Kavalan Bridge to be removed on the 24th; Highway Bureau says offender will be fined and held accountable under the law Published 2026-09-24 17:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Tamsui-Kavalan Bridge officially opened to traffic on May 12 this year The person responsible for the graffiti was successfully identified and apprehended on September 23 Companies mentioned：交通部公路局、新北市政府警察局淡水分局、北區養護工程分局
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Chen Pin-an upgrades family-planning proposals: up to NT$80,000 in subsidies for assisted reproduction and egg freezing Published 2026-09-24 17:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Subsidies of up to NT$80,000 Currently NT$20,000 NT$60,000 subsidy for egg retrieval surgery NT$20,000 subsidy for embryo storage NT$10,000 subsidy for medically indicated sperm freezing Currently NT$5,000 Companies mentioned：民進黨
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Fisheries Agency: Taiwanese fishing vessel aids Indonesian vessel in distress, rescues 36 people Published 2026-09-24 17:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Rescued 36 people 12:10 p.m. 8 p.m. that day Companies mentioned：穩浤達、KM.REAL ANSON、KM.FORTUNE ANSON
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If the minimum wage rises, economics minister says subsidy measures may be expanded to include the service sector Published 2026-09-24 17:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The current minimum monthly wage is NT$29,500 The minimum monthly wage could exceed NT$30,000 Companies mentioned：經濟部、勞動部
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Britain returns 12 looted cultural artifacts to China; Beijing hopes to promote cultural exchanges between the two sides Published 2026-09-24 17:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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大英博物館 houses about 23,000 Chinese cultural artifacts About 2,000 of them are on long-term display Companies mentioned：倫敦警察局、英國外交部、英國數位、文化、媒體和體育部、歐洲安全與合作組織、大英國物館、大英博物館
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The New Taiwan dollar fell 6.4 cents to close at NT$31.78 Published 2026-09-24 17:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed at NT$31.78 Fell 6.4 cents Trading volume totaled US$1.841 billion Companies mentioned：中央社
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Homeless people occupy underpass, cook and burn incense; Taichung City Hall plans to add dedicated security guards Published 2026-09-24 17:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 今年5月到9月轄區警方接獲近60起相關報案 Companies mentioned：台中市政府、建設局、民主進步黨、中央社
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Nantou World Tea Expo opens Oct. 3 with 35 themed pavilions and a rich lineup of events Published 2026-09-24 17:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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There are 35 themed exhibition pavilions this year Nantou World Tea Expo opens Oct. 3 for 9 days The “Nantou World Tea Expo” takes place in Zhongxing New Village from Oct. 3 to 11 Companies mentioned：南投縣政府、鹿谷鄉農會
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Altitude sickness is unrelated to fitness; National Park Service urges hikers to assess risks Published 2026-09-24 17:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Portable hyperbaric chamber Companies mentioned：內政部國家公園署
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Altitude sickness is unrelated to fitness; National Park Service urges hikers to assess risks Published 2026-09-24 17:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Portable hyperbaric chamber Companies mentioned：內政部國家公園署
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ASEAN Finance / Wistron’s Vietnam subsidiary invests NT$656 million to build property Published 2026-09-24 17:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The contract is worth NT$656 million 啟碁’s investment balance in its subsidiary NEWEB VIETNAM CO., LTD. is NT$3.65 billion Companies mentioned：啟碁科技、NEWEB VIETNAM CO., LTD.、LICOGI13FC JOINT STOCK COMPANY、聖暉工程科技責任有限公司
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Reuters: Major shake-up in China’s military; Xi Jinping maintains firm control as Taiwan Strait combat readiness draws scrutiny Published 2026-09-24 17:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Dozens of second-tier officers have filled key posts on the Central Military Commission, in theater commands and across military branches 5 of the 7 seats on the Central Military Commission leadership team remain vacant Millions of people within the vast bureaucracy have been investigated to varying degrees Dozens of senior party, government and military officials have also been investigated and purged Companies mentioned：中央軍事委員會、火箭軍、拉惹勒南國際關係學院、布萊爾全球變化中心、德國馬歇爾基金會
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China-U.S. summit set to take place as expectations for new Chinese purchases of 波音 aircraft cool Published 2026-09-24 17:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Agreement to sell 200 aircraft to China Further pledge to buy hundreds of aircraft China's purchases of aircraft from 波音 could rise to as many as 750 China to order about 9,000 new aircraft Order for about 140 progressing well Order for another 10 being drawn up Companies mentioned：波音、空中巴士
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Gong Ming-hsin：Listed and OTC companies expanding globally can make Taiwan an economy that never sleeps Published 2026-09-24 17:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Economic growth this year is certain to exceed 11% Economic growth was a little over 8% last year A little over 5% the year before last Taiwan's stock market capitalization is about US$5.3 trillion About 1/4, or more than US$1.3 trillion Equivalent to more than NT$40 trillion Allocate an additional NT$100 billion The original funding of NT$10 billion Add another NT$15 billion Companies mentioned：上市櫃公司協會、經濟部
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Teachers worry AI in schools will add to their workload；教育部 hopes AI can serve as a teaching assistant Published 2026-09-24 16:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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92% of students have used AI Companies mentioned：教育部、親子天下
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Britain establishes new Space Force squadron to protect satellite assets and support operations Published 2026-09-24 16:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：英國國防部、英國衛報、英國皇家空軍、第3太空作戰效能中隊、第1太空作戰中隊、第2太空預警中隊
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China-U.S. summit set to take place；中國國防部：Taiwan issue is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations Published 2026-09-24 16:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit 美國 from the 23rd to 25th Companies mentioned：中國國防部、美國
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Original 彰化夫婦遊越南染登革熱 團員及接觸者監測中 Published 2026-09-24 16:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sept. 12 to 15 After returning home, they began experiencing headaches, fever and rashes on the 19th and 20th Companies mentioned：越南、富國島
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Japan's 11-year-old esports prodigy 栗原悠輝 makes debut and advances with a perfect group-stage record Published 2026-09-24 16:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Japan's 11-year-old esports prodigy 栗原悠輝 An opponent nearly 3 times his age Defeated 4 opponents in succession 28-year-old Hong Kong player 余穎廉 Beat them 3-0 Expected to compete for gold on the 26th Companies mentioned：栗原悠輝、余穎廉、Puyo Puyo Champions
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Teachers' Day：Huang Min-hui says teacher appreciation gift planned to rise to NT$2,000 in 116 Published 2026-09-24 16:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Plan to raise it to NT$2,000 next year Teacher appreciation gift raised to NT$1,500 this year 155 education partners hired for the 115 academic year Elementary school teacher staffing raised from 1.65 to 1.7 per class Expected to rise to 1.8 in the 116 academic year Junior high school staffing raised from 2.2 to 2.5 per class Companies mentioned：嘉義市政府
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Hualien's Wanlixi landslide-dammed lake steadily overflowing；林保署 on site to maintain and monitor equipment Published 2026-09-24 16:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Water level at Wanlixi landslide-dammed lake：1,086.72 meters Water storage：525 cubic meters Companies mentioned：林業保育署、國立成功大學防災研究中心、內政部空勤總隊、特種搜救隊
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Tsai Yi-yu unveils policies to revitalize industries；Wu Pin-rui invites Lu Hsiu-yen to campaign on the 26th Published 2026-09-24 16:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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2026 Nine-in-One Elections Companies mentioned：民主進步黨、中央社、中國國民黨
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Hsu Hsin-ying proposes support policies for women；Cheng Chao-fang promotes road lighting Published 2026-09-24 16:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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All 13 townships and cities in the county Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨
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With China-U.S. summit imminent，Wu Chih-chung says ongoing communication will ensure Taiwan and U.S. interests remain aligned Published 2026-09-24 16:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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8 countries，including Australia's prime minister，are also watching the Taiwan Strait's stability and security Companies mentioned：中華民國台灣、中華人民共和國、美國
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Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day holiday；Jao Ching-ling says economy must be boosted while workers' rights are protected Published 2026-09-24 16:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Monthly salary of NT$36,000 Daily wage is NT$1,200 Companies mentioned：台東縣政府
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Taiwan's representative in Canada and allies publish op-ed urging support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations Published 2026-09-24 16:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：加拿大「國會山莊時報」、聖克里斯多福及尼維斯、七大工業國集團（G7）
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中醫大市醫 joins hands with Tainan National University of the Arts to bring art from the stage into healthcare Published 2026-09-24 16:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：中醫大市醫、國立台南藝術大學、台中市私立華盛頓雙語小學
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Husband who struck wife on the head and pushed her from a recliner, leading to her death, gets 13 years；appeal court upholds ruling Published 2026-09-24 16:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sentenced to 13 years in prison Wu and Lin had been married for 14 years Companies mentioned：中央社
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Original 亞運擊劍葛屹盧1劍之差無緣8強 直言可惜錯失勝利 Published 2026-09-24 16:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Lost 14-15 First time in 36 years Lost 12-15 Companies mentioned：葛屹盧、普羅霍多夫、Kirill Prokhodov、李讓、山田優
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Taoyuan Cup runners-up lose by 1 run；Daxi head coach says narrowing the gap is good for high school baseball Published 2026-09-24 16:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Lost 0-1 by 1 run 大溪高中 lost 3-10 in 6 innings in last edition's championship game It was not until the bottom of the 7th that a walk-off error allowed Pingzhen to score the winning run Companies mentioned：大溪高中、平鎮高中、志航科技、名肯膠業、桃園市政府、美職球隊
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Ho Hsin-chun makes 5 pledges to protect sanitation workers；Chiang Chi-chen unveils education policies Published 2026-09-24 16:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Up to NT$220 per day Raise NT$1 billion a year Annual operating funds for environmental protection volunteer teams raised to NT$60,000 Original 環保志工隊業務費1年2.4萬元 Proactively allocate at least NT$1 billion in dedicated funds each year Companies mentioned：民主進步黨、中國國民黨
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4-day holiday：discounts on eastern Taiwan intercity bus rides of 70 kilometers or more Published 2026-09-24 16:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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4-day holiday 70 kilometers or more Fare discounted to 6折 of the original price 15% rebate 30% rebate Rebate increased by an additional 3% Discounts of up to 4折 29 intercity bus routes 4 city bus routes Companies mentioned：公路局、TPASS2.0、台鐵
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Plan to donate decommissioned 海巡 vessels to the Philippines raises concerns；Kuan Bi-ling says rescue knows no borders Published 2026-09-24 16:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：海委會、海巡、菲律賓、台灣、北京、中國
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Junior high school campus safety staffing expanded to 2,000；monthly salaries start at NT$36,000 Published 2026-09-24 16:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Increase to 2,000 people About NT$36,000 to NT$47,000 NT$1.2 billion will be provided to local governments each year Calculated based on an annual subsidy of NT$800,000 per staff member Companies mentioned：行政院、教育部、國民及學前教育署
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From the Chieh Shou to the Brave Eagle trainer's completion of mass production：a look at milestones in Taiwan's domestic aircraft program Published 2026-09-24 16:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 66 planned for production Serial number 1165 A total of 58 produced 55 produced over time A total of 308 produced A total of 63 produced A total of 130 produced Companies mentioned：漢翔公司、台灣航空發展中心
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Liang Keng-yi and others call for Kao Wei-yuan to step down；Chou Cho-hui urges review of university president oversight system Published 2026-09-24 16:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 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 Companies mentioned：國立清華大學、中央研究院
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Expert：Hong Kong once missed out on advanced manufacturing；it cannot afford to miss the AI industry opportunity again Published 2026-09-24 16:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：香港微電子研發院、華為、範式智能
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Original 日職歐力士陳睦衡9/25初登板 京瓷巨蛋先發迎戰軟銀 Published 2026-09-24 16:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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20-year-old Taiwanese pitcher Chen Mu-heng 11 wins and 3 losses 2.91 ERA Companies mentioned：歐力士、軟銀、京瓷、中信兄弟
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National Games to take place in Taoyuan in October; Airport MRT-themed station and painted train lend support Published 2026-09-24 16:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The National Games feature 32 events, from orienteering, roller skating and field archery to tchoukball, tug-of-war and dragon boat racing Taoyuan City has 43 competition venues Companies mentioned：桃園市政府、中央社
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Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday: traffic controls on sections of the South-Link Highway, including Duoliang Published 2026-09-24 16:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday runs from the 25th to the 28th, a total of 4 days 1 northbound lane and 1 southbound lane will be open to traffic Companies mentioned：台東縣警察局、大武分局、成功分局
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Australian lawmaker: Stable peace is an economic pillar; democratic cooperation safeguards shared interests Published 2026-09-24 16:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan is also Australia’s fourth-largest diesel importer Companies mentioned：中央社、自由黨、工黨、AI
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Brave Eagle completes delivery; scholars urge continued production of domestically made platforms to maintain defense autonomy Published 2026-09-24 16:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 66 aircraft produced Brave Eagle (No. 1165 Companies mentioned：漢翔、亞航、長榮、通用原子、Anduril、Shield、波音、空中巴士、Kratos
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Taoyuan Cup: Fan Bo-chao throws a shutout in the championship game and wins MVP; joins Liu Ren-you to form a pair of ace left-handers Published 2026-09-24 16:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Threw 7 innings on 75 pitches Gave up just 2 hits He recorded 8 strikeouts Velocity reached 145 kilometers per hour Aiming to reach 150 kilometers per hour Companies mentioned：平鎮高中、大溪高中
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230th anniversary of Wu Sha’s opening up Lanyang: Wu Tsung-hsien offers a sacrifice, hoping to build on the past and forge ahead Published 2026-09-24 16:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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230th anniversary of Wu Sha’s opening up Lanyang 296th birth anniversary of Wu Sha Gong More than NT$17,200 in annual subsidies for seniors aged 65 and over Companies mentioned：國民黨
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Three major institutional investors net sell NT$43.873 billion in Taiwan stocks Published 2026-09-24 16:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Foreign and mainland Chinese investors and investment trusts were net sellers, while dealers were net buyers; the three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$43.873 billion Taiwan stocks fell 132.69 points today Closed at 48024.60 points Original 成交值新台幣7366.23億元 Proprietary traders recorded net purchases of NT$1.338 billion. Investment trusts recorded net sales of NT$11.409 billion. Original 外資及陸資賣超338.02億元 Original
NTHU team develops AI health and weight-loss system, offering personalized advice based on age Published 2026-09-24 16:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：清華大學
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2 Chinese men accused of entering Taiwan illegally by rubber dinghy; Shilin prosecutors indict them and seek 2-year sentences Published 2026-09-24 16:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Prosecutors seek 2 years for each Piloted a rubber dinghy in July this year Set off by car from Qingdao, Shandong, China, on July 19 this year At around 4 or 5 a.m. on July 22 Arrived at the northern breakwater of Taipei Port at around 2 a.m. on July 23 海巡署偵防分署桃園查緝隊, part of 海巡署, tracked down and took the 2 into custody on July 30 Companies mentioned：士林地檢署、海巡署、海巡署偵防分署桃園查緝隊
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Changhua steps up pesticide residue inspections ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival to protect food safety Published 2026-09-24 16:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 3206 pesticide residue tests were conducted at auction markets from January to August About 218 failed the tests, and all were destroyed Continues to offer free testing services for 15 high-risk crops Set up 21 mobile collection points at farmers’ associations, fruit and vegetable cooperatives, and cooperative farms across the county Companies mentioned：彰化縣政府、彰縣府農業處、埤頭合作農場、彰化縣果菜運銷合作社、原斗果菜生產合作社、埔鹽茄類生產合作社、員林果菜生產合作社、東海大學埤頭校區「農藥殘留質譜快檢實驗室」
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Work began on the 24th after 26 years; 台電 says Songhu Substation is slated for completion in 2029 Published 2026-09-24 16:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Approved for implementation by the Executive Yuan in 2000 At the 5th urban design review in September 2022 Taipei City Government issued a construction permit in 2023 Companies mentioned：台電
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Banquet tables are about more than delicious dishes: veteran craftsman searches high and low for Seven Fairies plates to serve up Taiwanese flavors [book excerpt] Published 2026-09-24 16:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Antique Seven Fairies plates more than 50 years old There are still 30 sets of Six Fairies plates Can still sell for 6-700 yuan per kilogram A jar costs more than 4000 yuan The care reflected in cold dishes alone, worth more than 2000 yuan Companies mentioned：台北福華飯店、麥田出版、正德瓷器、双龍牌
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Taoyuan Cup baseball: Fan Bo-chao throws a shutout as Pingzhen claims its 6th consecutive high school title Published 2026-09-24 15:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Pingzhen won 1-0 to claim its 6th consecutive high school title Fan Bo-chao used just 75 pitches to throw 7 innings today Gave up just 2 hits He recorded 8 strikeouts Companies mentioned：平鎮高中A隊、大溪高中、花蓮體中、鶯歌工商、鶯歌馬恩宇、桃園市政府
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Japanese stocks reopen after holiday; Nikkei rises with AI, while TOPIX slips Published 2026-09-24 15:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Japan’s benchmark 日經225指數 closed up 495.04 points, or 0.76%, at 65513.99 points. The Tokyo Stock Price Index fell 15.84 points, or 0.39%, to close at 4075.30 points. Companies mentioned：日經225指數、東證指數
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Morocco parliamentary election turnout hits lowest level in nearly 20 years Published 2026-09-24 15:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Turnout in this election was just 38% The center-right 「真誠與現代黨」 (PAM) won 97 of 395 seats in yesterday’s election The 「全國獨立人士聯盟」 (RNI), which leads the current governing coalition, won 66 seats The right-wing 「獨立黨」 (Istiqlal) placed 3rd with 65 seats The Islamist opposition party 「正義與發展黨」 (Justice and Development Party) won 54 seats About 16 million people registered to vote in this election People aged 18 to 24 make up only about 4% of registered voters Turnout yesterday was far below the 50% recorded in 2021 It was also the lowest since 2007, when turnout was 36.8% 2 senior party officials were each sentenced to 10 and 12 years in prison for involvement in 1 major drug trafficking case Companies mentioned：真誠與現代黨、全國獨立人士聯盟、獨立黨、正義與發展黨、阿拉伯改革倡議、摩洛哥皇家足球總會
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How Norwegian salmon travels from icy waters to the dining table: free VR exhibition experience Published 2026-09-24 15:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Imported 33,241 tons of salmon last year Original 挪威與智利分別為1萬5754噸 11,369 tons Companies mentioned：挪威海產推廣協會、挪威海產協會、哈蘭德
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Taipei plans a large canvas for public painting on National Day; registration opens for 3000 gifts Published 2026-09-24 15:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 6-meter-tall “Bravo Bear” A large canvas 11 meters in diameter Registration for the drawing is open until October 4 The Department of Civil Affairs website will announce 3000 winners at 10 a.m. on October 6 Winners must arrive between 7 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. on October 10 Companies mentioned：台北市政府、喜樂家族社會福利基金會、生生喝鮮乳
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SoftBank to issue $11.1 billion in bonds to fund investment in OpenAI Published 2026-09-24 15:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Issue dollar- and euro-denominated bonds totaling $11.1 billion SoftBank issued 1 trillion yen to retail investors this month SoftBank has committed to invest $64.6 billion in OpenAI Expected to hold about 13% of OpenAI by next week SoftBank will also acquire ABB’s robotics business for $5.4 billion And acquire DigitalBridge for $3.1 billion Companies mentioned：軟銀集團、OpenAI、ABB、DigitalBridge
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Chen Guozhan’s “Ban Tong Zao Hua” exhibition opens at Pingtung Art Museum, showcasing the enduring appeal of art through a hundred works Published 2026-09-24 15:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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108 works on display The county collection includes 291 works Ticket price: NT$100 13 works in total Companies mentioned：屏東縣立美術館、國立歷史博物館、國立台灣師範大學美術館、高雄市立美術館
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Original 衛福部2年訪查70萬獨老 石崇良：別給存摺印章帳號 Published 2026-09-24 15:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 700,000 older adults living alone across Taiwan Mobilized 12,000 interviewers Visited approximately 80,000 people Divided into 4 levels Level 4 may involve monthly visits Companies mentioned：衛福部
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Taiwan widens its lead over South Korea in semiconductor industry, from wafer foundry to chip design Published 2026-09-24 15:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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聯發科 received a $3.5 billion convertible bond investment from 輝達 on Aug. 31 (about NT$111.2 billion) 聯發科 expects revenue from its data center application special-purpose semiconductor business to reach about $2 billion this year It also set a goal of capturing up to 15% of the AI data center market next year The market is currently estimated to be worth about $80 billion 台積電's share of the global pure-play foundry market reached 71% in the second quarter this year 三星電子 held just 8% of the market 三星電子's wafer foundry and System LSI divisions have posted quarterly losses of about 1 trillion to 2 trillion won since the fourth quarter last year Companies mentioned：聯發科、台積電、輝達、三星電子、谷歌、安謀、亞馬遜、Counterpoint Research、中央社
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US judge orders ban lifted for 3 media outlets; Trump White House press ban may be unconstitutional Published 2026-09-24 15:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：CNN、MS NOW、Politico、Truth Social
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Candidate for township representative surnamed Lin in Jinhu, Kinmen, detained on suspicion of vote-buying; prosecutors urge public to report violations Published 2026-09-24 15:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Free reporting hotline: 0800-024-099 Companies mentioned：金門地檢署、金門地方法院、法務部調查局福建省調查處
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Fang Chih-yu recalls torture scene in “Goodbye 1987,” precisely portraying a state of emotional collapse Published 2026-09-24 15:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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8 p.m. this Sunday 9 and 10 p.m. Companies mentioned：中央社、公視台語台、中華電信Hami Video、LINE TV、公視＋
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5 major pomelo varieties each have distinctive appearances and flesh Published 2026-09-24 15:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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5 major pomelo varieties can be found in Taiwan Taiwan's pomelo season runs approximately from August to November Companies mentioned：農業部
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October electronic and financial futures both fall Published 2026-09-24 15:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed at 48,024.60 points Down 132.69 points October electronic futures closed at 3,065 points Down 15.60 points Positive spread of 7.3 points October financial futures closed at 3,587.20 points Down 25 points Positive spread of 24.05 points Electronic spot market closed at 3,057.70 points Down 9.07 points Financial spot market closed at 3,563.15 points Down 30.54 points Original
October TAIEX futures fell 189 points Published 2026-09-24 15:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taipei stocks fell 132.69 points at the close today Closed at 48,024.60 points Trading value: NT$736.623 billion October TAIEX futures closed at 48,123 points Trading volume was 36,272 contracts November futures closed at 48,258 points Trading volume was 159 contracts Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所
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Japanese and South Korean MLCC makers make a major push into AI as Chinese manufacturers seek qualification with international brands Published 2026-09-24 15:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Gross margin below 5% Orders to cease in 2028 Final shipments in 2029 Companies mentioned：村田製作所、戴爾、微容科技、集邦科技
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住展: Housing market cools as stocks attract funds; Northern Taiwan's annual project launches unlikely to top NT$1 trillion, forecast to hit a 9-year low Published 2026-09-24 15:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Total launches of new homes and presale housing in Northern Taiwan in the first 3 quarters this year amounted to about NT$766.7 billion Down NT$163.43 billion from the same period last year Down 17.6% year over year Original 去年前3季也有9000多億元的水準 Taipei City's project launches exceeded NT$200 billion in the first 3 quarters last year This year, the figure fell to NT$143.13 billion Down 30.7% year over year Taoyuan City's project launches totaled NT$195.14 billion in the first 3 quarters Down 32.2% year over year New Taipei City's year-over-year decline was 19.8% This year, the figure surged to NT$118.5 billion in the first 3 quarters Up 99.7% year over year Companies mentioned：住展雜誌
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Taiwan stocks close down more than 100 points, narrowly hold 48,000; theme stocks buck the trend Published 2026-09-24 15:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Down 132.69 points Narrowly held 48,000 points Rose nearly 2% Closed at 48,024.6 points Down 0.28% Trading value reached NT$736.623 billion Fell NT$25 Closed at NT$2,475 Down 1% Fell nearly 4% Fell more than 2% Closed up more than 6% Rose more than 2% Closed down more than 2% Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、ABF、CCL、Amazon、Alphabet、兆豐國際投顧、景碩、欣興、南電、聯茂、騰輝-KY、南亞科、華邦電、健策、奇鋐、雙鴻、信驊、川湖
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Taiwan-US critical minerals cooperation advances; 地礦中心 to visit the US in late October to inspect rare earths Published 2026-09-24 15:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Achieve 50% self-sufficiency in rare earth production capacity by 2030 The 6th Taiwan-US Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue Companies mentioned：地礦中心、經濟部、丹佛
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Victoria's parliament in Australia holds first Taiwan Showcase, with 6 Taiwanese companies participating Published 2026-09-24 15:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：盛齊綠能、聯強國際、研華科技、台達電子、中華航空、澳洲土豆商城、維州議會友台小組、駐墨爾本台北經濟文化辦事處、Invest Victoria
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Candidate for village chief in a village in Shuishang, Chiayi County, suspected of giving out NT$500 travel subsidies; released on NT$70,000 bail Published 2026-09-24 15:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Gave NT$500 in cash to local residents taking a trip Bail was set at NT$70,000 for each Candidate surnamed Lai, a man surnamed Huang and more than 10 local residents were summoned for questioning Companies mentioned：嘉義縣、嘉義地檢署、台灣嘉義地方法院、台灣嘉義地方檢察署、嘉義縣警察局水上分局
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Mid-Autumn support for sheltered workshops: Lin Kuo-chang and others buy 100 boxes of mooncakes Published 2026-09-24 15:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Bought 100 boxes of mooncakes from 蘭馨婦幼中心 Donated NT$20,000 out of pocket Companies mentioned：蘭馨婦幼中心
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CNN analyzes Trump-Xi meeting: 5 factors limit summit outcomes Published 2026-09-24 15:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The United States and the Soviet Union cut nuclear weapons in the 1980s Companies mentioned：CNN、美國有線電視新聞網、美國財政部
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NYCU promotes medical waste recycling, turning clear aligner offcuts into handrails Published 2026-09-24 15:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：陽明交通大學、東北大學
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MLB's 響尾蛇 beat 克洛磯 5-3 on the road, extend winning streak to 4 games and continue push for NL wild card Published 2026-09-24 15:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 卡洛爾首局就擊出帶有2分打點的三壘安打 Moreno, whose batting average reached 3成10 The 費城人's 阿拉耶茲, batting 3成12 凱利 (Merrill Kelly) pitched 5.1 innings Gave up 4 hits Allowed 2 runs His record reached 6 wins and 0 losses He earned his 2nd save of the season 卡洛爾 (Corbin Carroll) followed with his 17th triple of the season Companies mentioned：MLB、響尾蛇、克洛磯、亞利桑那響尾蛇、Diamondbacks、科羅拉多洛磯、Rockies、費城人、阿拉耶茲、Luis Arraez、凱利、Merrill Kelly、羅艾西加、Jonathan Loaisiga、托瓦、Ezequiel Tovar、瓦爾加斯、Ildemaro Vargas、馬爾特、Ketel Marte、魏恩、Zac Veen、亞瑞納多、Nolan Arenado、卡洛爾、Corbin Carroll、亞當斯、Mason Adams、芝加哥小熊
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Liu Shih-fang: Social housing policy is flexible, ensuring people with different needs receive government assistance Published 2026-09-24 15:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Target of 250,000 social housing units 40,000 units completed so far 80,000 units under construction 130,000 units planned for the future Renters in the rent-and-management program number as many as 20,000 households Rent subsidies cover 100,000 households Companies mentioned：国家住都中心、内政部、行政院、台北市
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Chiang Chih-hsien says “it felt right” as a brilliant move helps Shih Cheng-yu deliver as a pinch hitter in extra innings at the Taoyuan Cup Published 2026-09-24 15:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Defeated 北市大附中 7-6 at the end of the game Fought through to the 8th inning of extra innings Companies mentioned：鶯歌工商、北市大附中、U15世界盃
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Cabinet: Legislative Yuan’s freeze of Premier Cho Jung-tai’s salary is unconstitutional; will ask 主計總處 to handle the matter prudently Published 2026-09-24 15:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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115年度 central government general budget proposal Original 凍結行政院長卓榮泰9月至12月薪資 Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院、主計總處、不當黨產處理委員會
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Xi Jinping receives a high-profile welcome from Trump in the US; US media: pageantry may outweigh substantive results Published 2026-09-24 15:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Xi Jinping makes a state visit to the United States for the first time in 11 years Trump hopes to make a good impression on Xi Jinping and keep relations stable ahead of the November midterm elections Companies mentioned：華爾街日報、亞洲集團、美國全國商會
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Original 台灣女子卡巴迪奪3連勝晉4強 確保連2屆亞運摘牌 Published 2026-09-24 15:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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台灣女子卡巴迪代表隊 beat powerhouse 泰國 43-31 again today At halftime, Taiwan’s women held a narrow 23-19 lead An 11-3 run suddenly widened the gap At one point, they cut the deficit to 8 points They ultimately won by 12 points They lost 37-21 at the final buzzer Companies mentioned：台灣女子卡巴迪代表隊、泰國、斯里蘭卡、尼泊爾、台灣男子卡巴迪代表隊、印度、孟加拉
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Original 名古屋亞運3x3籃球 台灣男籃晉8強爭衛冕 Published 2026-09-24 14:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Beat 馬來西亞 21-14 Defeated 蒙古 12-7 張俊生 and 葉惟捷 scored 7 points each today Companies mentioned：台湾男子3x3籃球代表隊、馬來西亞、蒙古、菲律賓、韓國、卡達、巴林、印尼
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From soaring around the world to taking root in the city: 長榮航空’s retired cargo containers transformed into creative bus shelters Published 2026-09-24 14:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Two retired aviation containers, AMJ Companies mentioned：長榮航空、中央社、桃園市政府、大專院校、農業部林業署、水保署
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Thanking diplomatic allies for speaking up for Taiwan, President Lai says Taiwan will not back down or stand alone Published 2026-09-24 14:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：巴拉圭、帛琉、史瓦帝尼、歐盟、澳洲、法國、德國、日本、紐西蘭、波蘭、韓國、英國
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Trump personally welcomes Xi Jinping; Chinese scholar: visit reflects both its importance and domestic considerations Published 2026-09-24 14:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The leaders of the US and China meet for the 2nd time this year Xi Jinping makes a state visit to the United States again after 11 years Companies mentioned：上海復旦大學
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Shohei Ohtani returns from injury with a strong start, hits a single in his first at-bat to a full-stadium cheer [Video] Published 2026-09-24 14:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Played in 134 games this season 30 home runs to date 89 runs 80 walks Companies mentioned：MLB、洛杉磯道奇、聖地牙哥教士、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
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50th Golden Tripod Awards ceremony: Cho Jung-tai calls publishing industry milestone Published 2026-09-23 18:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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50th Golden Tripod Awards A total of 1,483 works entered the 50th Golden Tripod Awards 36 outstanding winning works selected 行政院 has also included the cultural and creative industries among the nation's 13 strategic industries Prize money for each award increased from NT$150,000 to NT$200,000 Companies mentioned：文化部、行政院
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