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The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi, India, on Sept. 12-13, 2026, marking the bloc’s 20th anniversary. As the host country’s leader, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the “autonomy of the Global South.” Amid competition and cooperation with China and Russia, BRICS’ normative power and moves toward de-dollarization drew attention.
Hua Chun-hsiung’s viewpoint notes that from Sept. 11, 2001, to the present, the United States has had four presidents—George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden—and that its 25-year war on terror ended in failure. Using Peter Bergen’s new book, The Presidents’ War, as a starting point, it analyzes the U.S. government’s strategic mistakes and political secrets during the conflict.
Companies mentioned：CNN
The spread of AI is making it harder for young people to secure their first jobs, and companies are cutting back on hiring new graduates. A Stanford University study found that the employment rate of young people in occupations highly exposed to AI is about 19% lower. Education and corporate training methods need to be reconsidered.
Companies mentioned：Gartner、World Economic Forum
Yang Kang-ju criticized the boastful culture of praise during Prosecutor-General Hsing Tai-chao’s tenure. Using the Constellation Sect and Azi from Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils as examples, he described the three great skills of flattery, bragging and shamelessness. He also questioned the Supreme Prosecutors Office’s decision to name a prosecutor figurine “Azi,” saying the allusion was inappropriate and had made the judiciary a laughingstock.
Companies mentioned：最高檢察署、台北地檢署
Professor 李俊億 announced new forensic findings in the 蔡学良 shooting case. Tests commissioned by 国防省 demonstrated that gripping the flash suppressor of a T65K2 rifle leaves flame-burn marks. He countered criticism from Professor 孟 of 警察大学 and called for a renewed judicial investigation.
Companies mentioned：国防省、警察大学、台湾鑑識科学学会
Taiwan’s ADF fighter aircraft program has been suspended because of delays in engine development. China’s J-20 and 華為’s electric vehicles have pressed ahead despite technical shortcomings, raising concerns about safety and evasion of responsibility.
Companies mentioned：中山科学研究院、華為、賽力斯、蘋果、テスラ
The article criticizes the possibility that Taiwan’s 國家兒童未來館 could be used as a wartime command post for the U.S. military, and accuses the Lai Ching-te administration of using children as shields. The author opposes the expansion of the U.S. military presence and increases in Taiwan’s defense budget, warning against policies that threaten children’s safety.
Companies mentioned：TSMC
The Sept. 27 morning newspaper briefing covers the eligibility criteria for Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen payments in the 六 special municipalities, statistics on civil servants’ retirement and departure from service, Taiwan’s Asian Games baseball bronze-medal game, the Taiwan issue at the U.S.-China summit, holiday traffic information, and the weather forecast.
By filming old streets, buildings and piers that have disappeared or are disappearing, Hong Kong cinema preserves the city’s collective memory and way of life. From Kowloon Walled City: The Movie to The Way We Are, films have become a medium for documenting Hong Kong’s changes and reflecting people’s nostalgia for a changing city.
During Taiwan’s election campaign, the third-generation heir of 鬍鬚張 attended a support rally for Chiang Wan-an, prompting a boycott by Green-leaning supporters. The company issued an urgent statement saying it was a personal act. This article criticizes the trend of equating individuals’ political activities with corporate positions and stresses that democracy should accommodate differing views.
Companies mentioned：鬍鬚張
Hu Yu-tian’s column analyzes the breakout success of 2 2026 films, Love Letter to Grandma and The Ox, arguing that popular tastes are shifting from deconstruction toward traditional collectivism and introspective values, giving rise to a “Chinese cultural renaissance.” The author says this retro trend is opening up blue-ocean opportunities for newcomers and creators outside the establishment, while Taiwan and Hong Kong’s arts and culture circles have yet to catch up because of political polarization.
張慶瑞, a physicist and former acting president of National Taiwan University, explains the need for corporate investments in industrial safety and environmental protection using the second law of thermodynamics. Citing 台塑グループ as an example, he discusses the importance of investment as “entropy-reduction operations” to counter the increase in entropy.
Companies mentioned：台塑グループ
A ruling issued by Taiwan’s Constitutional Court on March 24, 2023 (Constitutional Court Judgment No. 4 of 112) recognized the right of a spouse at fault for adultery to seek a divorce. The case brought by the uncle of lawyer 陳柏瑜 prompted the ruling, which has had serious effects on spouses not at fault, particularly women, and reflects political double standards.
Companies mentioned：報導者
汪志氷, a Kuomintang Taipei City councilor, sparked controversy by calling supporters of 沈伯洋 “cockroaches and rats.” The article calls this an insult to the people and says the rationality of swing voters is key to changing political culture.
A deputy head of the Kuomintang Youth League published an opinion piece urging the party to become more diverse, younger and more international to break through Taiwan’s political deadlock of binary opposition. The piece also stresses that the Youth League should serve as a vanguard for reform within the party.
The article recounts the history of the baseball teams at Tainan First High School and Tainan Second High School during the Japanese colonial period as they sought to qualify for Koshien. It focuses in particular on the bitter episode in 1943, when they won the right to represent the entire island but could not compete because of the war. Drawing on testimony from the time, it details an important chapter in Tainan’s baseball history.
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Companies mentioned：燁輝
Century Wind Power (2072) announced that it will change its name to “Century Energy Equipment Co., Ltd.,” its short name to “Century Energy,” and its English name to “Century Energy Co., Ltd.,” reflecting a strategic shift from offshore wind power equipment to a broader range of energy equipment.
國慶科技, a major Taiwanese printing ink maker formerly known as 三晃, announced that it changed its name to “國慶科技股份有限公司” effective June 29, 115. The change, based on a registration update by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, is part of a brand refresh; stock code “1721” remains unchanged.
Companies mentioned：國慶科技股份有限公司、三晃股份有限公司、台湾證券交易所股份有限公司、經濟部
Original沛爾生醫（股票代號6949）宣布股票面額由新台幣10元變更為0.5元，已獲臺灣證券交易所核准。新股票將於115年9月7日上市買賣，參考價調整為舊股票最後交易日收盤價的20分之1。此變動影響每股盈餘、淨值及股價，投資人需留意。
Companies mentioned：沛爾生技醫藥股份有限公司
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Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人ReverV、ReverVワークス、株式会社Yoriyoi、ハートスクール、河合塾KALS
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Companies mentioned：株式会社フェイス、スズキ株式会社、CAMSHOP.JP
Berkshire Hathaway has increased its investment in major U.S. homebuilder Lennar Homes, raising its stake to about 11%. The total investment has reached approximately $2.1 billion, in what is seen as a value-investing move against the backdrop of a sluggish housing market.
Companies mentioned：D.R. Horton、PulteGroup、Taylor Morrison、Clayton Homes