Boiled eggs don't need to go into boiling water! A chef shares 1 simple trick to cook them quickly and peel them easily without turning on the stove; the eggs come out springy and tender, with no failures
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Hard-to-peel boiled eggs are a sign of freshness, experts say, and they offer simple solutions involving temperature control and cooking methods. A springy texture is also achievable.
Statutory half-price concession tickets: people aged 65 and over are eligible for senior tickets, people with disability certificates for concession tickets, and children under 12 for child tickets; all are legally entitled to 5折 fares
Prelude to the Trump-Xi meeting: Bessent calls it “very successful”; US-China AI safety talks take shape, while disputes over rare earths and tariffs remain unresolved
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Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agreed on a framework for AI safety talks and launched a trade mechanism for non-sensitive goods. Signs of easing tensions have emerged ahead of a meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, but the tariff truce and rare-earth supply issues remain unresolved.
KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held a large campaign rally and is waging a fierce race against DPP candidate Lai Jui-lung. Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung said Ko could win, citing polls showing her level with Lai and her support among moderate voters.
Not Zhuge Liang or Liu Bowen! The greatest of history's 4 military strategists is “him”: unmatched in status, he launched an 800-year Chinese legend
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Jiang Ziya, Liu Bowen, Zhang Liang and Zhuge Liang are presented as China’s four great military strategists, with emphasis on their strategic achievements and historical influence. Jiang Ziya is singled out as the greatest strategist, credited with laying the foundations for 800 years of the Zhou dynasty.
Rising scrap steel prices fuel bullish demand for rebar; 豐興 raises rebar list prices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
豐興電爐煉鋼廠 raised its base price for rebar by NT$200 this week, as international scrap steel prices climbed. Actual demand remains weak, but bullish sentiment is strong.
Rare earth leverage resurfaces ahead of Trump-Xi meeting as China's magnet exports to the US plunge 21%
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Ahead of a U.S.-China leaders’ meeting, China cut exports of rare-earth magnets to the United States by 21%. The move has underscored the strategic importance of the materials.
China's 3 major panel makers join forces to raise prices! Expert: LCD pricing power has officially changed hands
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China’s leading LCD panel makers have raised prices, putting cost pressure on South Korean companies. With pricing power shifting to China, Samsung and LG are facing squeezed profits.
〈Stock Focus〉富驊's business is expanding across multiple areas, outlook bright through 2027; shares hit limit-up after opening higher
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富驊 (5465-TW) is seeing strong performance across its diversified product lines related to HPC and AI infrastructure. The launch of its Thailand factory next year is also expected to provide a boost, with growth anticipated through 2027. Its share price surged and hit the daily limit-up today.
Is the US military about to act? Pentagon “pizza index” surges
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Orders at pizza shops near the Pentagon have surged, sending the “pizza index” higher. U.S. embassies in the Middle East issued security alerts, and President Trump also cut short his vacation and returned to Washington. The developments are viewed as possible signs of impending military action.
Executive Yuan pushes Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Greater Silicon Valley Plan; 國產's Miaoli plant well positioned to boost business
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The Executive Yuan is advancing the “Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Greater Silicon Valley Plan.” With strong supply capabilities, 國產's Miaoli plant is targeting opportunities in technology factory construction and housing, with business growth expected.
Weekly rankings of newly launched active ETFs revealed: 00411A rises more than 4% to take the top spot
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The Active Unity Frontier Technology ETF (00411A) rose 4.22% for the week, the biggest gain among actively managed ETFs newly listed this year, and also recorded the largest net foreign buying. The performance points to growing investment in AI-related assets and a positive market response, raising expectations for further growth.
群益: US-China tech war escalates, giving these sectors' Taiwan supply chains new growth momentum
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群益金鼎證券 said the US-China tech war has expanded from AI models to chips, computing power and infrastructure, signaling that 2026 will be the “first year of agentic AI.” Taiwan's supply chain has growth opportunities in areas such as contract manufacturing and packaging.
AI power and software stocks support the market as Taiwan shares fluctuate at high levels; 009831 targets computing power with 4 key allocations
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Franklin Templeton SinoAm Investment Trust launched an ETF (009831) focused on AI power and computing capacity. The move is a strategic response to the AI industry’s shift from hardware toward power, software and applications.
Official statistics: Iran's economy shrank 10% due to war
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Iran's economy contracted by more than 10% due to the war. U.S. and Israeli attacks set events in motion, followed by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a surge in crude oil prices. Qatar is working to mediate peace talks, making the issue internationally important.
〈Stock Focus〉GIS-KY targets high-margin silicon photonics and AR markets; shares hit limit-up on heavy intraday trading
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
GIS-KY invested more than 3.4 billion yen in silicon photonics and AR, and its shares rose, briefly hitting limit-up. The shift toward high-margin businesses was well received.
Need NT$100,000 to NT$8 million? How do 永豐's 數時貸, personal loans and stock-backed loans differ, and which is right for you?
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永豐銀行 launched 數時貸, a digital personal loan offering up to NT$8 million. It requires no collateral and features online applications and fast disbursement, targeting a range of funding needs from NT$100,000 to NT$8 million. The move strengthens its position in the personal lending market.
Tesla's robotics team inspects suppliers in the Yangtze River Delta; several companies have received orders
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Tesla's robotics team has begun vetting suppliers in the Yangtze River Delta. Tuopu, Sanhua and Junsheng have already secured orders, and preparations for mass production are accelerating. This is a major step toward the commercialization of humanoid robots.
September FOMC read as neutral to bearish overall; oil prices were actually the main driver of the short-term rebound
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The September FOMC raised the policy rate by 1 notch, setting the target range at 3.75%–4.00%. It signaled a continued commitment to curbing inflation, but the market's short-term rebound is analyzed as being driven mainly by falling oil prices.
高力 is actively expanding at home and abroad and will issue NT$4 billion in unsecured convertible bonds to raise funds
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Kaori Heat Treatment issued 4 billion yen in unsecured convertible bonds and is pursuing an aggressive expansion plan in Taiwan, Thailand and elsewhere. It is accelerating construction of a fuel cell production base and investment in AI technology.
〈Focus Stocks〉國邑’s inhaled drug wins U.S. FDA approval for Phase II trial, briefly hits limit-up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
L608, an inhaled drug under development by Taiwanese pharmaceutical company Gland Pharma, received approval from the U.S. FDA to begin a Phase II clinical trial. It marks progress toward treating digital ulcers associated with scleroderma, and the company's shares also surged.
Earns 240 million yuan a day! The “Ning King” is raking it in as struggling Chinese automakers collectively “renegotiate”
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To reduce pressure from battery costs, Chinese automakers are seeking to lessen their reliance on 寧德時代 and accelerate in-house development and alternative sourcing. 寧德時代, however, continues to maintain a dominant share of the global market.
Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate! Trump reportedly to meet Zelensky on Tuesday; Kyiv says “a lot could change.” Is a winter de-escalation plan in the works?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy are scheduled to meet during the UN General Assembly. While advancing sanctions and military aid, the two countries are also seeking talks on de-escalation on the battlefield. The meeting could have a major impact on the international situation.
With demand for mid- to large-scale wedding banquets down 40%, Regent Taipei is shifting its focus to the high-end micro-wedding market. It has launched the “晶之宴” package, combining resources from 麗晶精品 to enhance the customized experience.
達運光電’s order visibility extends into next year; military and networking businesses to drive second-half growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Orders for Taiwanese networking and defense technology company 達運光電 (8045-TW) are visible through the end of 2027. Growth is being driven by its dual engines of smart broadband and defense-sector IoT, with operations set to rebound significantly in the second half. The development signals an increase in its international competitiveness.
全福生技 (6885): Preliminary Phase II results for BRM424 for neurotrophic keratitis show good safety and tolerability - Global Bio & Medical Technology Monthly
全福生技 (6885): Preliminary Phase II results for BRM424 for neurotrophic keratitis show good safety and tolerability - Global Bio & Medical Technology Monthly
安立璽榮-KY (7871): TFDA approves amendment to the Phase II trial of Alzheimer’s drug EI-1071, setting enrollment at 7 people - Global Bio & Medical Technology Monthly
安立璽榮-KY (7871) files an application with the TFDA for a Phase I clinical trial to assess the food effect of its Alzheimer’s drug EI-1071 - Global Bio & Medical Technology Monthly
李連杰 reveals he has “dementia”! Can hyperthyroidism cause dementia? A Chinese medicine doctor warns: seek medical attention promptly if 4 symptoms appear - Heho健康