Johnny Chiang launches “Taichung flavor” fundraising merchandise, with online points redemption starting 10/1; Lu Shiow-yen’s matching sweat towel sparks buzz
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Johnny Chiang’s campaign headquarters announced that it will open on October 4, with deputy chair Wang Yu-min and others unveiling the first batch of fundraising merchandise. The products will go on sale online on October 1 and can be redeemed with donation points, aiming to encourage local residents to support “Taichung flavor” through concrete action.
Facts
Johnny Chiang’s campaign headquarters will officially open on October 4.
The first batch of fundraising merchandise will go on sale online in limited quantities on October 1.
The fundraising merchandise can be redeemed through small online donations, at a rate of “1 point for every NT$1 donated.”
The “Wipe Away Your Sweat! Keep Moving Forward Kit,” recommended by Liao Wei-hsiang, can be redeemed for 2,999 points.
Original凡於10月20日前完成線上捐款兌換者，可獲得首波加碼的「限量徽章PIN」乙個。
The complete “Taichung Happiness Bag” set can be redeemed for 8,888 points.
Don’t just look at Fu Jen and Tamkang! This is Taiwan’s strongest private university: 100% enrollment, faculty pay raises and students with strong professional skills
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Amid the challenges of declining birth rates, 東海大學 filled 100% of its daytime bachelor’s program places and approved a two-stage pay raise for all faculty and staff to strengthen its competitiveness in attracting talent. The university also won 7 awards at the 2026 Taiwan Innotech Expo, demonstrating its strength in interdisciplinary research.
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Original東海大學今年日間學士班達成百分之百滿招，新生報到率達百分之九十八點六。
東海大學’s board of directors approved a pay adjustment for all faculty and staff, delivering substantial raises.
The first stage of the pay raises will increase professional and managerial allowances by a fixed amount, raising each employee’s monthly pay by NT$2,000.
The second stage of the pay raises will implement a across-the-board 4% increase in line with the Executive Yuan’s planned salary adjustment for military personnel, civil servants and public-school employees in the 一百一十六年度.
東海大學 won 7 awards at the 2026 Taiwan Innotech Expo, including 1 platinum award, 4 gold awards and 1 silver award.
The award-winning projects spanned fields including biomedical materials, AI medical imaging, neurological diseases, smart assistive devices, pet technology, functional foods and the circular economy.
Big rewards for capturing US troops, with cash even for handing over bodies! Iran issues a “headhunting order,” seeking to bring the conflict into the US midterm election race
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Iran’s military and Revolutionary Guard launched propaganda campaigns ahead of the US midterm elections, separately offering large bounties for the heads of US troops and issuing an open letter urging American voters to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies.
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An Iranian military spokesperson said that any citizen who captures a US service member or turns over their body could receive a reward of up to US$40,000.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued a 25-page open letter to the American people, urging voters to reject President Donald Trump’s Iran policy.
At a press conference, Revolutionary Guard spokesperson Mohbi bluntly called Trump a “big liar.”
Iran’s military said that if the person who performs the deed is a woman, the reward will double from about US$20,000 to US$40,000.
In August this year, Iranian regular army commander-in-chief Hatami announced a reward of about US$30,000 for members of the public who successfully capture or kill US soldiers.
Global franchise leaders reunite in Taiwan after twelve years; World Franchise Council links twenty-six countries to drive new opportunities for Taiwanese brands’ global expansion
The 2026 Taiwan International Chain and Franchise Exhibition is expected to bring together more than two hundred fifty brands and nearly eight hundred booths.
Are wedding banquets and funeral banquets served the same dishes? They may both seem to have 10-plus courses, but some dishes should never be served at the wrong occasion
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This article examines the differences between wedding and funeral banquet dishes in traditional Taiwanese banquet culture. Although the ingredients may be similar, wedding banquets feature a whole chicken symbolizing “starting a family,” while funeral banquets have a custom of “eating triangular-cut pork.” The article highlights the symbolism behind the dishes and how they suit different occasions.
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The term “banquet” was documented at least as early as the beginning of the 20th century. An article from a 1902 Japanese survey of Taiwanese customs explained it as setting a table, preparing food and drink, and holding a feast.
Traditional banquets have about 12 courses, served in order from cold dishes and stir-fries to main courses, soup, dessert and fruit.
When interviewed by the Tainan City Government, veteran banquet chef Li Wan-shi said that traditional wedding banquets include a whole chicken dish symbolizing “starting a family.”
In its overview of traditional funeral rites in Yilan, the Lanyang Museum explains that after burial or cremation, the bereaved family cuts pork into triangles to serve to Taoist and Buddhist clergy, pallbearers and relatives and friends.
An overview of traditional banquets compiled by the Ministry of the Interior’s National Immigration Agency Global News Network notes the custom of avoiding duck and carp at wedding banquets.
Taichung’s Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen gift payments begin 9/30; more than 530,000 older residents expected to benefit
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The Taichung City Government will begin distributing Double Ninth Festival gifts to older residents on September 30, benefiting more than 530,000 people. Payments range from NT$2,000 to NT$10,000, depending on age.
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Residents aged 65 to 89, including Indigenous people aged 55 and older, will each receive a NT$2,000 senior-citizen gift.
Residents aged 100 and older will receive a NT$10,000 senior-citizen gift and a gold lock pendant presented by the Presidential Office and the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
Taichung currently has 526 centenarians, including 288 women and 238 men.
The Senior Citizens’ Month activities run from now through December 31 and cover four counties and cities: Taichung, Changhua, Nantou and Miaoli.
Starting October 1, the taxi subsidy will increase to NT$100 per trip.
Xitun District has 54 centenarians, the highest number of any administrative district in Taichung.
No need to boil eggs in a pot of boiling water anymore! Expert shares 1 simple trick to “cook the yolk through and peel it easily without turning on the stove”—for springy, tender eggs that aren’t dry
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Home-care expert Chen Ying-ju shared a method for making hard-boiled eggs by steeping them in a thermos. National Taiwan University nutrition PhD Wu Ying-jung explained why fresh eggs are difficult to peel and offered tips for removing the shells. The method saves time and electricity, making it suitable for people who need quick meals.
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Household expert Chen Ying-ju shares how to make hard-boiled eggs in a thermos: let the eggs come to room temperature, fill the thermos 7 to 8 tenths full with boiling water, add the eggs, seal it and let them sit for 25 to 30 minutes.
Wu Ying-jung, a nutrition PhD from National Taiwan University, says fresh eggs contain more water and carbon dioxide and have a lower pH, causing the egg white to adhere strongly to the inner membrane and making the shell difficult to peel.
Three ways to make hard-boiled eggs easier to peel are to chill them immediately after cooking, start peeling from the air pocket at the blunt end, and shake them with water in a plastic container.
As an egg heats, expanding carbon dioxide inside pushes the egg white tightly against the inner shell membrane, which is one reason the white can come off with the shell during peeling.
The thermos method of cooking eggs saves time and electricity and is virtually foolproof, making it useful for renters and busy office workers.
Taiwan stocks rise 308 points but fail to hold 48000! What happened as trading volume surged by more than NT$100 billion in late trading? Glass substrates and CCLs soar
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Taiwan stocks opened higher and climbed today, briefly returning to 48,000 points, but heavy late-session selling pared gains, leaving the benchmark at 47,940.13 points. Glass substrate, CCL, PCB and steel stocks rose strongly, with several hitting their daily limit, buoyed by news that 輝達 is considering glass substrates and by surging DDR5 prices.
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Taiwan stocks closed at 47,940.13 points, failing to hold the key 48,000-point level.
輝達 is evaluating the use of glass substrates in packaging for its next-generation AI chips.
The spot price of DDR5 RDIMMs has topped $2,000.
彰源 posted net profit after tax of NT$73 million in August, up more than 5 times year over year.
台積電 closed at NT$2,480 today.
Taiwan stocks recorded total trading volume of NT$875.672 billion today.
Taiwan stocks gained a cumulative 1,814.22 points, or 3.93%, in the third quarter, marking 6 consecutive quarterly gains.
大洋流 plan hits a snag before launch? 游淑慧 catches 沈伯洋 getting one “electoral district” wrong: Get the name right before running for mayor
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沈伯洋, the 民進黨 candidate for Taipei mayor, announced 6 campaign events for the “台北大洋流計畫.” KMT city councilor 游淑慧 pointed out that campaign materials mistakenly wrote “內胡” instead of “內湖,” criticizing the error as showing a lack of basic knowledge.
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沈伯洋, the 民進黨 candidate for Taipei mayor, announced the “台北大洋流計畫” on the 29th, with 6 campaign events planned.
KMT city councilor 游淑慧 wrote on Facebook that 沈伯洋's campaign materials mistakenly wrote “內胡” instead of “內湖.”
游淑慧 cited historical records saying the name “內湖” can be traced back to an old land contract from the 13th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing dynasty.
Will food delivery get cheaper if Grab merges with foodpanda? 王世堅 reveals background of new Uber Eats executive: Why not disclose it?
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民進黨 legislator 王世堅 revealed that the new Uber Eats Taiwan general manager has a background at 滴滴出行, and questioned why the company was concealing the fact. He strongly opposes Grab's acquisition of foodpanda, saying it would create a market monopoly and threaten Taiwan's personal-data and national security. He called on the Fair Trade Commission to conduct a rigorous review and reject the deal.
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The Fair Trade Commission is expected to announce its decision on Grab's proposed acquisition of foodpanda by the end of October at the latest.
The new Uber Eats Taiwan general manager previously worked at 滴滴出行 in China, overseeing the Japanese market for DiDi Food.
Uber holds a 13.1% stake in Grab and a 12.8% stake in Didi.
滴滴出行 was accused by 國家互聯網信息辦公室 of illegally collecting users' personal data.
Grab's early investors included 滴滴出行 and the China Sovereign Wealth Fund.
From ESG action to brand trust, 凱基金控 expands its sustainability impact and takes home the Leading Innovation Award
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凱基金控 won the Leading Innovation Award in the financial category of the ESG Sustainability field at the 2026 9th Online Reputation Star Awards, recognizing its range of sustainability efforts, including green buildings, low-carbon management and local revitalization, and highlighting its leadership in environmental and social responsibility.
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凱基金控 won the Leading Innovation Award in the financial category of the ESG Sustainability field at the 2026 9th Online Reputation Star Awards.
凱基金控's green procurement totaled more than NT$670 million in 2025, with local procurement accounting for 95.43%.
凱基金控's headquarters had 818.7 metric tons of residual Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2025, down 17.1% from the previous year.
凱基金控 retired 819 metric tons of carbon credits to offset its emissions.
As of August 2026, the local revitalization action program had generated more than NT$10 million in new revenue.
凱基金控's green-action visibility grew 58% year over year, while positive ESG visibility increased 50%.
Why is there always such a large gap beneath public restroom stall doors? It's not to save material—the real reason surprises many
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This article examines why public restroom stall doors have a gap at the bottom, including ease of cleaning, floor drainage needs and accessibility standards. It notes that as privacy concerns rise, new Taiwan guidelines recommend reducing the gap to less than 1 centimeter.
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Some standard traditional stall doors from U.S. commercial partition maker Bobrick have a floor clearance of up to 12 inches (about 30.5 centimeters).
The U.S. Department of Justice's 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require at least 9 inches (about 23 centimeters) of toe clearance in certain wheelchair-accessible toilet compartments.
The Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration's Friendly Restroom Installation Reference Guidelines recommend that the gap between the stall door and the floor be less than 1 centimeter.
Public restroom floors usually slope toward drains to carry away wash water. If a stall door is too long, it may scrape or get stuck because of differences in floor height.
Leaving space below partitions lets cleaners extend a mop directly into the other side of a stall without opening and closing the door each time they clean an area.
“553 votes” overturned by “1107 votes”? 東京大學's first female president in its 150-year history sparks uproar over a backroom decision that ignored public opinion
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藤垣裕子, who received only 25.5% of the vote, will become 東京大學's 32nd president, defying expectations that the top vote-getter, 染谷隆夫, who received 51.0%, would be selected. The selection committee cited her international experience and reform agenda, triggering major controversy over democratic procedures and a lack of transparency.
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東京大學 announced that 藤垣裕子 will become its 32nd president and the first woman to hold the position in its nearly 150-year history.
Engineering vice president 染谷隆夫 won majority support in the second-round preference vote with 1,107 votes (51.0%), but was ultimately not selected.
After 8 hours of closed-door deliberations, the presidential selection and oversight committee decided to choose 藤垣裕子, who had not placed first in the preference vote.
藤垣裕子's term as president will run from April 2027 through March 2033.
Main Route 1 Alternative Road Phase 1 bridge over the Douzipu River is topped out; construction is 16% ahead of schedule, with completion targeted for the first half of next year
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Hsinchu County is building a new alternative route for Main Route 1. The bridge over the Douzipu River has been topped out, and the project is 16% ahead of schedule. It is expected to be completed and opened to traffic in the first half of year 116 to improve traffic in downtown Zhubei.
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The first phase of the Main Route 1 Alternative Road is 73.22% complete, about 16% ahead of schedule.
The bridge over the Douzipu River uses a “single-span through-arch steel bridge with twin ribs” design and a “no piers in the river channel” construction method.
The first phase of the Main Route 1 Alternative Road is 1,751 meters long, running from County Road 118 in the west to the Wuling Interchange on Main Route 68 in the east.
The second phase of the Main Route 1 Alternative Road is planned to be 30 meters wide and about 2,682 meters long, with an estimated total cost of about NT$3.425 billion.
Hsinchu County expects to award the contract for the second phase before the end of year 116 and hopes to begin construction as soon as possible.
Data from the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics show that the median disposable income of university graduates has been below that of junior college graduates for 16 consecutive years, reflecting a serious low-wage problem among university graduates. Junior college graduates earn steady incomes thanks to practical technical skills, while postgraduate degrees offer a major income advantage.
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Last year, the median disposable income for people with a university education was NT$586,800, below NT$598,000 for those with a junior college education.
University graduates' median income has been below that of junior college graduates for 16 consecutive years.
The median disposable income for people with postgraduate education was NT$953,900, 1.6 times that of university graduates.
Junior college graduates have skills in practical fields such as nursing and plumbing, where demand remains strong.
Without a high-paying background, university graduates would need annual raises of 7% and 17 years of hard work to catch up with postgraduate graduates.
Which washing machines are best at hiding “seaweed” grime？An insider reveals the difference lies in 1 structural feature；choose the wrong type—top-loader or front-loader—and water use differs by 6 times！
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Mr. Qiang, store manager at 怡和家電, analyzes the differences between top-loading and front-loading washing machines, noting that front-loaders save water but require consideration of space, while top-loaders are suitable for large loads. To tackle grime, experts recommend using bleach or sodium percarbonate for cleaning, and remind users to pay attention to their washing habits and energy-saving tips。
Facts
Front-loading washing machines use about 5 to 6 times less water than top-loaders。
ナブテスコ株式会社 announced a correction to its consolidated results for the 1st quarter of the fiscal year ended March 2024, reporting declines in sales and profit from the previous fiscal year.
[株式会社インテージホールディングス] Amended Securities Report—54th Fiscal Year (2025/07/01–2026/06/30)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
株式会社インテージホールディングス submitted an amended securities report for the 54th fiscal year (2025/07–2026/06). Sales increased, but the report showed a substantial downward revision to net income for the year.
[ナブテスコ株式会社] Amended Annual Securities Report—20th Fiscal Year (2022/01/01–2022/12/31)
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ナブテスコ株式会社 filed an amended annual securities report for the fiscal year ended December 2022. Revenue was approximately ¥309.1 billion, and net income was approximately ¥10.4 billion.
Facts
ナブテスコ株式会社's IFRS-based revenue for the 20th fiscal year (2022/01/01–2022/12/31) was ¥309,123,000,000.
Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent (IFRS) was ¥10,415,000,000.
Total assets at the end of the period (IFRS) were ¥462,440,000,000.
Original当期末の１株当たり親会社所有者帰属持分（IFRS）は2,093.15円である。
The ratio of equity attributable to owners of the parent (IFRS) was 0.543 at the end of the period.
[ナブテスコ株式会社] Amended Annual Securities Report—19th Fiscal Year (2021/01/01–2021/12/31)
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ナブテスコ株式会社 amended its annual securities report for the fiscal year ended December 2021 and disclosed figures for revenue, profit and other items under IFRS. The filing date was 2026年9月30日.
Facts
ナブテスコ株式会社 amended its annual securities report for the 19th fiscal year.
Revenue under IFRS was ¥299,641,000,000.
Pretax income under IFRS was ¥101,806,000,000.
Equity attributable to owners of the parent was ¥241,372,000,000 at the end of the period.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled ¥112,771,000,000 at the end of the period.
[株式会社ＢｌｕｅＭｅｍｅ] Amended Annual Securities Report—18th Fiscal Year (2023/04/01–2024/03/31)
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株式会社ＢｌｕｅＭｅｍｅ corrected figures in the financial statements of its annual securities report for the 18th fiscal year ended March 2024, revising items including total assets and accounts receivable before refiling.
Facts
株式会社ＢｌｕｅＭｅｍｅ amended its annual securities report for the 18th fiscal year (2023/04/01–2024/03/31).
Accounts receivable and contract assets totaled ¥1,055,780,000 on a consolidated basis at the end of the period.
株式会社ＢｌｕｅＭｅｍｅ filed an amended quarterly securities report for the 3rd quarter of the 18th fiscal year (October–December 2023). Revenue was approximately ¥1.82 billion, operating income was approximately ¥145 million, and total assets were approximately ¥3.3 billion.
Facts
The filer of the amended quarterly securities report was 株式会社ＢｌｕｅＭｅｍｅ, and its securities code is 40690.
株式会社ＢｌｕｅＭｅｍｅ filed an amended quarterly securities report for the 2nd quarter of the 18th fiscal year (July–September 2023). Revenue increased, but profit declined.
株式会社ＢｌｕｅＭｅｍｅ filed an amended quarterly securities report for the 3rd quarter of the 17th fiscal year. Revenue was approximately ¥1.66 billion and operating income was approximately ¥230 million.
Facts
株式会社ＢｌｕｅＭｅｍｅ filed an amended quarterly securities report for the 3rd quarter of the 17th fiscal year (2022/10/01–2022/12/31).
BlueMemé Co., Ltd. filed a corrected quarterly report for the first quarter of its 17th fiscal year (April-June 2022). Revenue was about 520 million yen and operating profit was about 63.5 million yen, leaving its financial base stable.
【株式会社ＢｌｕｅＭｅｍｅ】Correction to Securities Report—16th Fiscal Year (2021/04/01–2022/03/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
株式会社ＢｌｕｅＭｅｍｅ filed a corrected securities report for its 16th fiscal year (April 2021-March 2022) on September 30, 2026. The corrections include figures for current and fixed assets.
Facts
株式会社ＢｌｕｅＭｅｍｅ corrected its securities report for its 16th fiscal year.
Consolidated current assets at the end of the 16th fiscal year totaled 3,157,582,000 yen.
Consolidated total assets at the end of the 16th fiscal year were 3,350,627,000 yen.
宏達電 joins Mobicom and 台揚 to deepen international 5G Open RAN cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
宏達電 subsidiary G REIGNS partnered with Mobicom and 台揚科技 to complete a 5G Open RAN live-network deployment in Mongolia, verifying network stability across wide areas and in extremely cold environments。
Facts
宏達電 subsidiary G REIGNS, Mobicom and 台揚科技 successfully completed a live-network deployment of 5G Standalone Open RAN in Mongolia。
The deployment achieved stable service coverage out to about 7 kilometers, with a connection success rate exceeding 99%。
The equipment maintained stable operation during Mongolia’s harsh winter conditions。
G REIGNS provides a 5G Open RAN CU/DU platform and system integration capabilities。
台揚科技 provides high-performance outdoor radio equipment supporting wide-area coverage and FWA applications。
The project was carried out under NOFO2, a program of the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund。
富邦證 expands U.S. stock trading services；pre-market and after-hours orders available starting 10/1
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
富邦證券 announced that it will open pre-market and after-hours trading in U.S. stocks starting October 1 to meet investors’ demand for real-time market information。
Facts
富邦證券 will launch pre-market and after-hours trading services for U.S. stocks starting October 1。
The service was launched because rapid growth in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and digital technology in recent years has drawn investors’ attention to the U.S. stock market。
Only day limit orders are accepted during pre-market and after-hours trading in U.S. stocks。
34 days until the midterm elections！FT：Trump and advisers hold crisis talks on diesel export ban；U.S. government has told allies supplies could be disrupted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Facing pressure from the midterm elections and surging diesel prices, the Trump administration is weighing a temporary suspension of diesel exports to lower domestic prices, drawing opposition from the oil industry. The White House has notified allies that supplies could be disrupted and is considering alternatives such as waiving the Jones Act；a final decision has not been made。
Facts
The Trump administration is urgently discussing measures including restrictions on diesel exports in an effort to lower fuel prices, but has not made a final decision。
Diesel prices surged to $6.53 per gallon last week, up more than 70% from before the war began。
Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett proposed legislation to ban diesel exports and warned that Republicans could lose their majority。
埃克森美孚 CEO Woods met with Energy Secretary Wright at the White House, while oil company executives urgently called the White House to oppose export restrictions。
Brent crude settled at $102.59 a barrel on Tuesday (29), while the price of crude used to produce diesel has risen nearly 40% since February。
The White House has informed allies including the United Kingdom that diesel export restrictions could disrupt global diesel supplies。
U.S. Energy Secretary Wright spoke by phone with British officials, while Treasury Secretary Bessent spoke with Robert Jenrick of the UK Reform Party；Jenrick opposed the ban and called for an exemption。
遠百 sees booming tech sector bringing in money；anniversary sale growth reaches 3.5%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
遠百 Chief Operating Officer Lin Chang-feng said a trade surplus and a booming technology sector have benefited the company, with strong retail spending. With rising material and labor costs making it difficult to open new malls, 遠百 expects anniversary sale revenue to grow 3.5% year over year to NT$12.6 billion, with its Banqiao store potentially setting a new record。
Facts
遠百 Chief Operating Officer Lin Chang-feng said the trade surplus is bringing money into the country, making retail spending noticeably stronger than in previous years。
遠百’s Banqiao Mega City is expected to set a new record during its anniversary sale, with growth of 5%。
Applied Materials joins Kioxia to advance next-generation memory technology
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應用材料 and Kioxia announced a partnership at the EPIC Center in Silicon Valley to jointly develop next-generation memory technology to meet AI demand. The initiative aims to boost memory density, bandwidth and energy efficiency through materials and process innovation, accelerating the commercialization of advanced packaging and stacking technologies。
Facts
應用材料 announced that 鎧俠株式會社 will join its EPIC Center in Silicon Valley。
The two sides will work at the EPIC Center to develop advanced memory cells and structures, multi-chip stacking architectures and new materials engineering technologies。
The partnership aims to improve memory density and performance required in the AI era。
應用材料 President and CEO is Gary Dickerson。
Kioxia President and CEO is Hiroo Ota。
應用材料 Semiconductor Products Group President is Prabu Raja。
Kioxia’s general manager of advanced memory development is Minori Kajimoto。
UK second-quarter GDP beats expectations, but economists worry about second-half performance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that GDP grew 0.5% quarter over quarter in the second quarter, beating expectations, mainly on strength in services and exports. However, economists worry that inflation and energy prices will slow growth to 0.2% in the second half。
Facts
UK GDP grew 0.5% quarter over quarter in the second quarter
Services output rose 0.6% quarter over quarter
Professional, scientific and technical activities grew 2.3%
Export volumes grew 2.8%
Real household disposable income rebounded 1.0%
Business investment rose 1.8% quarter over quarter
Economic growth in the third and fourth quarters could slow to 0.2%
AI server demand remains strong；Q4 DRAM and NAND Flash prices to rise another 10-20%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
TrendForce said in a report that prices of DRAM and NAND Flash will rise across the board in the fourth quarter of 2026, driven by demand from AI servers and agentic AI deployments, with Enterprise SSDs seeing the steepest increase。
Facts
TrendForce forecasts that conventional DRAM prices will rise 10-15% quarter over quarter in the fourth quarter of 2026
Overall NAND Flash contract prices are expected to rise 15-20% quarter over quarter in the fourth quarter of 2026
Enterprise SSD bit demand is forecast to grow more than 80% year over year in 2026
The large-scale rollout of agentic AI is multiplying the volume of data for real-time retrieval and caching
Demand for GDDR7 is mainly driven by continued demand for AI chips, with overall procurement momentum stronger than in the PC market
是方 partners with Google Cloud to launch a range of international submarine cable services
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
是方 joins Google Cloud to launch a “diverse international submarine cable service,” integrating international submarine cables and CSI technology to provide enterprises and government agencies with highly resilient digital networks.
Facts
是方 announced it is joining Google Cloud to launch a diverse international submarine cable service.
The service automatically monitors its underlying network and, if a connection is lost, automatically reroutes traffic within milliseconds.
The service guarantees SLA availability of more than 99.5%.
是方 has more than 1200Gb of backbone network resources in Asia.
The service supports the delivery of jumbo packets with a 9000MTU to ensure ultrafast transmission.
新亞建設 wins design-build contract for the Bade section of the Sanying Line extension; project value: NT$8.182 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
新亞建設開發 (2516-TW) announced that it and 俊吉營造 had jointly won a design-build contract from the New Taipei City Government Department of Rapid Transit Systems for the Taoyuan Bade section of the Sanying Line extension, valued at NT$8.182 billion, with a construction period of 2190 calendar days.
Facts
新亞建設開發 announced that it had won the design-build contract for the Taoyuan Bade section of the Sanying Line extension, valued at NT$8.182 billion.
The project owner is the New Taipei City Government Department of Rapid Transit Systems.
The project is expected to take 2190 calendar days.
新亞建設開發 is jointly undertaking the project with 俊吉營造.
In the new project, 新亞建設 holds an 85.87% share, while 俊吉營造 holds 14.13%.
Interest rate differentials take center stage in currency markets! The dollar surges nearly 2.5% against the euro in September, its biggest gain in 14 months; PCE and payrolls data to determine what comes next
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Amid widening U.S.-Europe interest rate differentials and fiscal pressure from energy costs in Europe, the dollar surged nearly 2.5% against the euro in September, reaching a 14-month high. Markets are focused on upcoming core PCE and nonfarm payrolls data to gauge whether the dollar’s strength will continue or reverse.
Facts
The dollar rose nearly 2.5% against the euro in September, its biggest monthly gain in 14 months.
The euro briefly fell to $1.1312 on Monday against the dollar, its lowest level since May 2025.
Benchmark European natural gas prices briefly rose in September to their highest level since 2022.
The yield spread between French and German government bonds widened past 115 basis points, its largest since 2012.
Market expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike in October fell from about 71% to 50%.
The Swiss franc briefly fell to a 16-and-a-half-month low against the dollar.
The Australian dollar fell below $0.7 for the first time since early August.
Joint U.S.-Japan warnings and rate hike expectations lift the yen above 157, making it the strongest G10 currency
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The yen strengthened sharply in Tokyo trading on Wednesday (30), with the dollar falling below the 157 mark to 156.38 yen, making it the strongest G10 currency. The rebound was driven by three factors: joint U.S.-Japan warnings, expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike, and quarter-end fund repatriation, reflecting increased risk of official intervention and stronger policy coordination.
Facts
The yen strengthened sharply in Tokyo trading on Wednesday (30), with the dollar falling below the 157 mark and briefly rising 0.6% to 156.38 yen, making it the strongest performer among G10 currencies.
Japanese Vice Finance Minister Atsushi Mimura said the U.S. and Japan shared an “extremely clear” message on the yen’s undervaluation.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said U.S. President Donald Trump directly expressed concern during their meeting about the yen’s continued weakness.
At its September policy meeting, the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, with markets betting it could hike again as early as October.
Since the U.S. and Japan launched their first coordinated intervention in 15 years in July, the yen has gained a cumulative 3.5% to 3.6% this quarter.
Japan spent a record 15.4 trillion yen in a single month on the coordinated intervention in July.
三井住友信託銀行 said that the end of September coincided with the end of the third quarter, when special demand for yen emerged, including large sums repatriated by domestic exporters, helping drive the currency higher.
Surging oil prices and rate hike alarms weigh on markets! Overseas funds lose 1.94% in September; experts favor AI and say Taiwan stocks are holding firm against the trend
DeepSeek and 華為 team up to develop chip programming tools to accelerate the shift away from reliance on 輝達
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DeepSeek and 華為 are working together on tools to optimize Ascend chips, unveiling a supernode solution based on 128 Ascend 950 chips aimed at replacing the 輝達 ecosystem and reducing development burdens.
Facts
DeepSeek announced a partnership with 華為 to jointly develop programming tools optimized for 華為 Ascend chips.
The two sides jointly advanced a “supernode” solution based on 128 Ascend 950 chips.
DeepSeek emphasized that all open-source components and tools previously designed for 輝達 GPU platforms have a “one-to-one” correspondence.
DeepSeek founder 梁文鋒 said the company currently uses more than 70% of its compute capacity for model training.
OriginalDeepSeek 近期正接近完成 500 億人民幣的第二輪融資。
華為 has just released a new generation of AI processors and a “supernode” computing system.
The open software infrastructure includes the TileLang kernel programming language and its compiler support, as well as computing libraries and distributed communications libraries.
Second-home purchase loans are still ineligible for grace periods, and actual loan terms are subject to each bank’s credit review.
According to Ministry of the Interior data for the first quarter of 2026, the nationwide mortgage burden ratio was 41.46%, reaching 55.30% in New Taipei City.
永誠資產管理處 is the only department among securities investment advisory firms legally licensed by Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission to pioneer asset management.
永誠資產管理處 has spent 20 years specializing in Taiwan’s major science parks.
A calculation based on a NT$17.5 million mortgage with a 30-year term and an annual interest rate of 2.5% puts the monthly principal and interest payment at about NT$69,000.
永誠資產管理處 does not act as an agent for financial products and does not base its services on product sales.
Beijing-Hong Kong high-speed railway’s Xiongshang section opens, forming Beijing’s third major high-speed rail corridor southward
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The Xiongshang section of the Beijing-Hong Kong high-speed railway opened on the 28th. It is 552 kilometers long, with trains traveling at 350 kilometers per hour. The opening creates Beijing’s third high-speed rail corridor southward, fills a gap in the rail network between the Beijing-Guangzhou and Beijing-Shanghai lines, and strengthens economic ties between North and Central China.
Facts
The Xiong’an-Shangqiu section of the Beijing-Hong Kong high-speed railway officially began operations on the 28th.
The Xiongshang section is 552 kilometers long, with trains traveling at up to 350 kilometers per hour.
The Xiongshang section starts at Xiong’an Station in the north, passes through 3 provinces and 10 cities, including Hebei, Shandong and Henan, and ends at Shangqiu Station.
The Xiongshang section has 16 stations, including 10 newly built stations.
China Railway Beijing Group said the opening of the Xiongshang section fills a gap in the regional rail network between the Beijing-Guangzhou and Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railways.
Once the Beijing-Hong Kong high-speed railway is fully connected, it will run from Beijing Fengtai to Hong Kong West Kowloon.
Travel time for Fuxing trains on the Liaocheng-Shangqiu route has fallen from more than 5 hours to just over 1 hour.
Taking on Google and Paytm’s dominance! Apple Pay officially launches in India today: How will it make money without transaction fees?
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Apple announced the official launch of Apple Pay in India, with the initial rollout supporting Visa and Mastercard in partnership with Axis Bank. In a market dominated by UPI, Apple is entering through its hardware ecosystem and security features. It is not yet supporting UPI, aiming instead to bind users to its services through payments and drive subscription and retail revenue.
Facts
Apple announced on Wednesday (the 30th) that Apple Pay had officially entered India, with its initial rollout in partnership with Axis Bank.
Apple Pay initially supports Axis’s Visa and Mastercard in India, but not the local RuPay network.
Industry insiders said Apple hopes to charge about 20 basis points per transaction.
According to NPCI data, UPI processed about 228.3 billion transactions last year, worth nearly 300 trillion rupees.
Counterpoint estimates that India’s share of global iPhone production rose from about 6% in 2022 to 22% last year.
Apple’s sales in India topped $10 billion for the first time in the fiscal year through March this year.
Since mid-September, Apple has included Apple TV and Apple Arcade in iCloud+ in India at no extra charge.
Datong secures orders for AIDC products, with growth prospects looking promising for next year
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Datong (2371-TW) unveiled its new AI infrastructure product, “TTG AIDC CUBE,” which integrates power, cooling and other modules. General Manager Chang Sung-pin said the company had secured small orders and was in talks on multiple projects, and expressed optimism about growth next year.
Facts
Datong unveiled its new AI infrastructure product, “TTG AIDC CUBE,” on the 30th.
TTG AIDC CUBE combines power, cooling, monitoring and computing capacity in standardized modules.
TTG AIDC CUBE is designed for projects ranging from 0.5 to 5 MW.
Datong has already secured small-volume orders for its AIDC products.
Nearly 100% of the power components in Datong’s AIDC products are made in-house.
Original大同AIDC產品的UPS櫃由關係企業天宇工業整合。
The air-conditioning systems for Datong’s AIDC products are integrated by its Smart Air Conditioning Business Division.
A yes123 survey found an optimistic business outlook for the fourth quarter: 88.3% of companies are hiring, with average pay reaching NT$45,811, a 14-year high. Some 64.9% of companies plan to raise wages, 88.9% of workers intend to switch jobs, and their expected monthly salary is NT$47,042.
Facts
Employers’ net optimism about the business outlook for the fourth quarter rose to +14%, a high for the past 6 quarters.
Workers’ net optimism about the business outlook has remained positive for 2 consecutive quarters, reaching +6.1%, a 7-quarter high.
Some 88.3% of companies said they plan to hire in the fourth quarter, with an average demand of 14.1 workers per company.
The average monthly salary offered for key vacancies reached NT$45,811, a sharp increase from NT$42,098 in the previous quarter.
Some 64.9% of companies plan to raise wages in the fourth quarter, with an average increase of 4.2%.
Some 88.9% of workers plan to change jobs in the fourth quarter, a 14-year high for the same period.
Job seekers’ expected monthly salary for a new job rose to a record NT$47,042.
Some 75.2% of employers said they would raise starting salaries across the board in response to 11 consecutive increases in the minimum wage.
Bad news from U.S. Treasuries can’t hold them down!? Ahead of TSMC and CSP earnings, big investors move early to secure positions in this “hidden industry”!
Is the audit era coming? Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission brings virtual asset platforms under traditional securities audit oversight
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission and the AFRC signed a memorandum of understanding to bring virtual asset platforms under audit oversight. The move strengthens financial transparency and, together with stablecoin regulations and the VATP licensing system, enhances market transparency and compliance.
Facts
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and 會計及財務匯報局(AFRC) jointly signed a new memorandum of understanding, bringing licensed virtual asset trading platforms under the traditional securities audit regulatory framework.
Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Ordinance took effect on August 1, 2025, and 金管局 issued the first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses on April 10, 2026.
Stablecoin issuers must engage recognized independent external auditors to regularly certify their reserve assets and the face value of their issuance.
As of April 2026, the number of licensed virtual asset platforms in Hong Kong had risen to about 12.
The two parties established mechanisms for information sharing, case referrals, mutual assistance and coordinated inspections.
A custodial oversight bill planned for submission to the Legislative Council in 2026 will work alongside this memorandum to strengthen regulation.
〈Stocks in Focus〉WMTC benefits from Starlink satellite theme and mass production of optical communications products，shares surge to limit-up
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WMTC shares surged to the limit-up, benefiting from the Starlink satellite theme and mass production of optical communications products.
Facts
穩懋(3105-TW) shares hit the limit-up at NT$542 on the 30th, with trading volume exceeding 40,000 lots.
SpaceX’s Starship lifted off from a launch site in Texas, the United States, on the 28th of this month and successfully reached Earth orbit for the first time.
WMTC will launch a W-band power amplifier (PA) this year, operating at frequencies of 75GHz to 110GHz, and has already begun shipping it.
Foreign investors estimate that WMTC’s revenue in the 3rd quarter will maintain low double-digit quarter-on-quarter growth.
WMTC’s product portfolio has expanded from radio frequency components for mobile phones to optical communications and aerospace communications components.
SpaceX has so far completed the deployment of 26 of its most advanced Starlink satellites to date.
WMTC continues to position itself to enter new-generation low Earth orbit satellite applications, including power amplifiers for inter-satellite links.
Overate during Mid-Autumn Festival and now have a belly bulge？Can weight-loss injections burn off the calories？Doctors explain the right way to stay slim - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
After the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, some people with a slight belly bulge and a date coming up within 48 hours are considering using weight-loss injections to quickly burn off calories.
Can excessive screen use cause high eye pressure and headaches？Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners teach visual pressure-relief techniques, using 5 methods to restore bright eyes - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
Because people today spend long hours using mobile phones and computers, they often experience dry, tired eyes and blurred vision. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners offer visual pressure-relief techniques, using five methods to help lower eye pressure, ease headaches and restore bright eyes.
Do uterine fibroids always require surgery？Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners explain the best treatment options for protecting women’s health - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
Uterine fibroids and adenomyosis are common gynecological conditions in women. Their causes and pathology differ, but both can lead to heavier menstrual bleeding, painful periods and pelvic pain, affecting quality of life.
National Health Insurance Drug Price List (NHIA Review No. 1150672616) - October 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 社團法人中華民國牙醫師公會全國聯合會
衛生福利部中央健康保險署 released the National Health Insurance Drug Price List for October 115 and listed contact information for dentists’ associations in various locations.