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Nvidia invests US$3.5B in MediaTek's record US$3.9B bond offering

Nvidia invests US$3.5B in MediaTek's record US$3.9B bond offering

Taiwan-based IC designer MediaTek Inc. said Monday that U.S. AI chip giant Nvidia Corp. has invested US$3.5 billion in its record US$3.9 billion overseas convertible bond offering.

09/01/2026 02:21 PM

Princess Cruises ends Taiwan sales operations
Princess Cruises has ended local sales operations in Taiwan, but its scheduled sailings this year will not be affected, Taiwan International Ports Corp. (TIPC) Chairman Chou Yung-hui (周永暉) said Tuesday, as the Tourism Administration pledged to attract more international cruise operators.
09/01/2026 04:14 PM
Taiwan's chips link global partners, strengthen supply chain: President
President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Tuesday said Taiwan's semiconductor industry has forged new industrial connections around the world, strengthening international ties and creating a more diversified and resilient supply chain.
09/01/2026 03:34 PM
Taiwan launches annual campaign for U.N. inclusion
Taiwan's government on Tuesday launched its annual push for admission to the United Nations, accusing China of continuing to misinterpret a 1971 U.N. resolution to justify Taiwan's exclusion from the multilateral organization.
09/01/2026 03:16 PM
Firefighter dies on duty; president, premier offer condolences
President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) expressed their condolences Monday to the family of a firefighter who died after falling into a river in Nantou County while attempting to rescue stranded tourists whose raft had capsized.
09/01/2026 11:59 AM
Foreign minister thanks Palau for PIF summit arrangements
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) on Tuesday thanked Palau for enabling him to make a rare appearance at a major annual political gathering of Pacific nations on Monday, despite Taiwan not being an official member of the bloc.
09/01/2026 12:54 PM
Man who dumped 'bag of cockroaches' in Tainan restaurant granted bail
A man suspected of dumping a bag of over 100 cockroaches in a famous Tainan restaurant last week was granted bail Monday following his arrest earlier that day.
09/01/2026 01:53 PM
CWA issues heavy rain advisories for southern Taiwan
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Tuesday issued heavy or extremely heavy rain advisories for seven cities and counties in southern Taiwan, warning that a low-pressure system could bring localized heavy rain and sudden downpours.
09/01/2026 10:34 AM
Tropical Storm Saudel to make a comeback, with little impact on Taiwan
A tropical depression near Hainan that was once Typhoon Saudel may once again strengthen into a tropical storm as soon as late Monday, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said, but a sea warning for waters around Taiwan is unlikely.
08/31/2026 08:41 PM

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Students head to a junior high school in Taipei's Neihu District on Monday, the first day of the new school year for elementary and junior high school students in the city. CNA photo Aug. 31, 2026

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