Chang Chun pledges to raise the senior citizen EasyCard allowance; Yu Shu-chen presents development plans for Ruisui
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hualien County magistrate candidate Chang Chun pledged to raise the monthly allowance on the senior citizen EasyCard to 2000 points and review driver incentives. Kuomintang member Yu Shu-chen visited Ruisui Township and presented tourism and agricultural development plans. Independent candidate Wei Chia-hsien announced that he would establish his campaign headquarters on October 4.
Taiwan New Car Safety Rating: MG ZS receives zero stars
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Vehicle Safety Certification Center released its Taiwan New Car Safety Rating report. The MG ZS scored 56%, 89%, 45% and 25% in the four categories of adult protection, child protection, vulnerable road user protection and safety assist, respectively, receiving zero stars overall. Because the airbag did not deploy properly in the side-impact test and the seat and battery came loose in the full-width frontal impact test, the center asked 中華汽車公司 to submit improvement measures and carry out a recall and repairs.
Farming can also help conserve endangered turtles; 林保署 honors farmers for wildlife-friendly cultivation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
林保署南投分署 and 生物多樣性研究所 held an awards ceremony at the Hushan Reservoir Management Center, honoring 50 farmers and 10 communities for helping maintain and conserve the habitats of the yellow-margined box turtle and the Chinese stripe-necked turtle.
Facts
Honoring 50 farmers involved in wildlife-friendly cultivation and habitat maintenance
Controversy over Dongsha camp: Hsu Chia-ching says she paid the fine after missing the deadline to file an appeal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsu Chia-ching, chairperson of 僑委會, was fined NT$100,000 after 監察院 found that her son’s participation in the Dongsha camp violated the Act on Recusal of Public Servants Due to Conflicts of Interest. Hsu said that although legal experts she consulted believed there was no violation, she had paid the fine because she missed the deadline to file an appeal. 民眾黨 has filed a corruption complaint against her, and 台北地檢署 is investigating.
Facts
Fined NT$100,000
The event has been held for 4 years
The first 3 events could not go ahead because of insufficient registrations
Life insurers take turns rolling out home medical care policies; Shih Chung-liang: We will continue working together
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
衛福部 is promoting a pilot program for acute care at home, while life insurers including Cathay, Fubon, Nan Shan and KGI have taken turns launching home medical care policies. Minister Shih Chung-liang said the ministry will continue working with insurers to develop new types of policies.
Facts
Starting July 2024
3 categories of patients with disabilities who have difficulty leaving home
Health Coins launch; from 10/1, first-time users can fill out a form in the NHI app section and instantly get 300 coins
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that Health Coins will launch on October 1. People can receive 300 coins by logging in to 全民健保行動快易通健康存摺App for the first time and completing a lifestyle assessment. Exchanges for goods or services through Health Go APP are expected to open starting December 1.
Facts
Receive 200 Health Coins
Get another 100 coins
Expected to open starting December 1
Companies mentioned：中央社、全民健保行動快易通健康存摺App、Health Go APP
Electrical engineering at NTUT and veterinary medicine at NPUST are not No. 1! Taiwan’s top 10 popular programs at universities of science and technology: CYUT pharmacy makes the top 3, while many will not guess No. 1
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《網路溫度計DailyView》 released its September 2026 online popularity ranking of programs at universities of science and technology. The design program at 國立臺灣科技大學 topped the list with 1,015 mentions, while the pharmacy program at 嘉南藥理大學 and the electrical engineering program at Taiwan Tech placed second and third, respectively.
Facts
嘉南藥理大學 changed the length of its four-year undergraduate pharmacy program to 5 years in 2018.
The electrical engineering department at 國立臺灣科技大學 was established in 1978 and was among the university’s early departments.
國立臺灣科技大學 had 6 programs among the top 10 in this survey.
The veterinary medicine program at 國立屏東科技大學 ranked No. 9 in the survey, with 178 online mentions.
The design program at 國立臺灣科技大學 originated as a design technology program established by the Graduate Institute of Engineering Technology in 1991.
嘉南藥理大學’s pharmacy program originated as a five-year pharmacy course approved by the Ministry of Education in 1966.
Musk said degrees that develop the ability to synthesize and analyze across multiple disciplines, including the arts, sciences and engineering, may become increasingly valuable.
Musk said that the broader one’s general knowledge, the better one can ask AI questions—a practice known as prompt engineering.
Musk holds bachelor’s degrees in physics and economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Musk noted that prompt engineering became a widely discussed skill after generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT soared in popularity.
Quality issue with India-made blood pressure medication: FDA orders recall of more than 13,000 bottles; officials warn of possible health risks
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The U.S. FDA ordered Indian drugmaker Inventia Healthcare Ltd. to recall more than 13,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone after it failed dissolution tests. The Class II recall poses a low health risk, but the company recalled more than 11,000 bottles this June over a similar issue.
第一網站 and partners including 環境部 marked the United Nations’ International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste by officially launching the Feebee Waste-Not Wednesdays initiative.
Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming said Taiwan generates approximately 770,000 metric tons of food waste a year. 環境部 is promoting cross-industry food-saving partnerships and planning to designate one fixed day each week as Food Saving Day.
Since September 2025, 飛比惜食 has successfully matched approximately 13,000 food-saving products with buyers and brought together more than 100 partner stores.
A survey found that 75.2% of respondents would still be willing to try buying from an unfamiliar store featured on a food-saving app if its products were appealing.
飛比惜食 has launched “Wednesday Food Saving Day.” Anyone who completes a purchase every Wednesday and receives a food-saving lucky bag will get a discount coupon with each transaction.
第一網站 expects to expand 飛比惜食's matching scale to 20,000 food-saving products by the end of this year and double the number of partner stores.
Wu Pei-na, general manager of 阿聰師的糕餅主意, which recently received B Corp certification, said the partnership gives handmade products that do not meet appearance standards more opportunities to be chosen.
This article explains the statistical basis for using a sample of 1,000 people to estimate the views of Taiwan's 23 million residents, describes the relationship between sampling error and sample size, and introduces the sampling and weighting methods used by National Chengchi University's Election Study Center.
Facts
As of the end of August 2026, Taiwan had a registered population of 23,224,721.
Sampling error is broadly inversely proportional to the square root of the sample size.
Upscale hotels caught in food safety violations! Taisugar Evergreen found with 6 expired food items; Taipei City Hotel Royal and Nice Prince Hotel also named
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
食藥署 announced the results of its 115年度 inspection of HACCP systems at restaurants in international tourist and five-star hotels. 台糖長榮酒店 was fined NT$220,000 for 6 violations, while 台北市國王大飯店 and Nice Prince Hotel were fined NT$60,000 and NT$66,000, respectively, for storing expired food.
Facts
食藥署 announced the results on the 30th of its “115年度 HACCP Inspection Project for Restaurants in International Tourist and Five-Star Hotels.”
台糖長榮酒店 was fined NT$220,000 under the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation for 5 violations, including storing expired food.
The project inspected a total of 48 restaurants in international tourist and five-star hotels.
台北市國王大飯店 was found storing expired toast products that were 4 days past their expiration date and was fined NT$60,000.
Nice Prince Hotel was found storing products including expired sterilized egg white liquid and was fined NT$66,000.
台糖長榮酒店 was found to have 6 expired products, including gold leaf that had expired on September 12 last year and was more than 7 months past its expiration date at the time of inspection.
Storing food or ingredients past their expiration dates is punishable by a fine of NT$60,000 to NT$200 million.
Abandoned by Puyi on her wedding night! Last empress Wanrong had an affair and gave birth; baby girl thrown into a boiler and burned to death, while she went mad in her later years and died in prison
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This article recounts the tragic life of Wanrong, the last empress, from being neglected by Puyi on her wedding night and relying on opium to get by, to losing favor after the divorce of Wenxiu. Her affair and the birth of a daughter ultimately led to the baby's killing, Wanrong's mental decline, and her lonely death in prison.
Facts
In his autobiography, My First Half of Life, Puyi admitted that he suffered from severe sexual dysfunction and regarded the women in his harem as mere ornaments.
After Wanrong had a daughter by an affair with a palace guard, Puyi threw the baby into a boiler and burned her to death, then confined Wanrong in chains.
Tomorrow's weather: Cold air arrives, bringing damp and chilly conditions! Temperatures will drop in stages across Taiwan, with heavy rain for “these 6 days”; this week's forecast at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Weather Administration issued its latest forecast, saying temperatures will remain high across Taiwan on October 1 before 2 waves of northeasterly monsoon bring cooler weather and rain. Tropical Disturbance TD30 east of Guam may develop into the light typhoon Caiyun, tracking toward Japan and posing no threat to Taiwan.
Facts
Localized temperatures in the greater Taipei area could exceed 36 degrees on October 1.
The first northeasterly monsoon will briefly affect Taiwan on October 2 (Friday), bringing highs in the north and Yilan down slightly to 30 degrees.
From October 5, daytime highs in northern Taiwan are expected to drop significantly to 27 or 28 degrees.
Tropical depression TD30 could develop into this year's No. 26 light typhoon, Caiyun, as soon as today or tomorrow.
Typhoon Caiyun is forecast to have no direct impact on Taiwan.
Ocean freight rates fall for 2 consecutive weeks! Europe route plunges nearly 5%, while US West Coast rates rise against the trend; how long can “high freight rates” last, industry insiders reveal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The SCFI fell for 2 consecutive weeks, with the Europe route plunging nearly 5%. US routes rose against the trend amid a rush to ship goods ahead of the long National Day holiday and port congestion. Industry insiders expect US route rates to remain high through the end of October.
Facts
The latest Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) fell 24.32 points to 3,662.3, a weekly decline of 0.65%.
Freight rates from the Far East to the US West Coast were US$7,578 per FEU, up 1.54% for the week.
Freight rates from the Far East to the US East Coast were US$10,528 per FEU, up 0.29% for the week.
Freight rates from the Far East to Europe fell to US$2,199 per TEU, down 4.92% for the week.
Freight rates from the Far East to the Mediterranean were US$2,996 per TEU, down 2.25% for the week.
Freight rates from the Far East to South Korea rose US$12 per TEU from the previous week.
“Shen Po-yang was a key driver of 中天新聞台's shutdown,” says Hsu Chiao-hsin, accusing him of a double standard: media covering “Ocean Current” should be judged by the same criteria
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin criticized DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang for applying a double standard to the media. She noted that Shen argued against renewing 中天新聞台's license in 2020, but now media outlets such as 三立 and 民視 are extensively covering his campaign event “Ocean Current” without facing the same scrutiny. She called on Shen to respond to questions about political talk shows campaigning for candidates and media pluralism by applying the standards he used then.
Facts
KMT Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin criticized DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang for applying a double standard to the media.
Shen Po-yang served as an expert witness in the 2020 license renewal case involving 中天新聞台 and argued against renewing its license.
Hsu Chiao-hsin named 三立, 民視, 壹電視 and 年代, criticizing their political talk shows as being like Shen Po-yang's personal reality show.
Severe flu cases rise by 87 in a single week! Government-funded flu vaccination starts tomorrow; companies “vaccinate early” to protect employees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The flu outbreak is intensifying, and government-funded vaccinations begin on 10/1. Companies including Medigen and TBMC are arranging early, self-paid vaccinations for young and middle-aged employees who do not qualify, strengthening workplace protection.
Facts
From September 20 to 26, 87 new severe flu cases and 30 deaths were reported.
Government-funded flu vaccinations officially begin on October 1.
高端疫苗 and TBMC arranged employee vaccinations on September 29 and 30.
高端疫苗's technology partner, GC Biopharma, has supplied more than 400 million doses worldwide to date.
The second phase of government-funded vaccinations opens to adults aged 50 to 64 starting November 2.
Where do old phones go after recycling? A single phone contains more than 70 scarce metals; gold, silver and copper can all be recovered
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
環境部 is promoting a new system for recycling phone resources, requiring companies to achieve a 15% circularity rate from 2026 and display a recycling label. The article explains that old phones contain valuable metals that can be recovered, including gold, through dismantling and refining, addressing the problem of unused devices piling up at home.
Facts
Taiwan sells approximately 5 million mobile phones each year, and mobile phones contain more than 70 elements.
Recycling 1,000 phones can yield approximately 46 grams of gold and 275 grams of silver.
Starting in 2026, mobile phone manufacturers and importers must achieve an annual circularity rate of 15%.
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The first step in recycling waste phones is manual dismantling, separating components such as the screen, buttons and casing.
Most of the gold in phones is found in electronic components and must be recovered through crushing, sorting and refining.
Phones manufactured or imported on or after January 1, 2026, must display a recycling classification label.
Tatung pursues AI opportunities with “180-day modular solution” for data centers; growth prospects look promising in Taiwan and Japan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Tatung unveiled its AI infrastructure solution, “TTG AIDC CUBE,” on Sept. 30, using a modular design to achieve its goal of deploying computing capacity in 180 days. The company is transforming into an integrator and has won praise from government officials, who are optimistic about growth in the Taiwan and Japan markets.
Facts
大同股份有限公司 held a launch event titled “Boundless Computing Power・A New Future for Tatung” on Sept. 30, unveiling its new AI infrastructure solution, “TTG AIDC CUBE,” for the first time.
The TTG AIDC CUBE solution aims to offer a “180-day modular solution,” shortening the time from infrastructure construction to the launch of computing capacity.
The cooling capacity of the cooling tower cabinet module on display reached 471kW.
Premier Cho Jung-tai announced that NT$229.2 billion would be allocated to the “Technology Development Program” in next year's central government budget.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to add 25 large natural gas generating units over the next ten years, with an estimated additional annual power generation of 200 billion kWh.
Tatung is expected to take on power plant construction services for businesses with facilities of less than 20MW for their own use.
Fed up with Iran’s threats to choke off shipping! The UAE is pouring money into expanding Fujairah Port to create a new “Hormuz-free” shipping route
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Crown Prince Khaled of Abu Dhabi has taken over L’imad. To break free of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, the fund is investing US$9 billion to privatize 阿布達比港口公司 and joining institutions including 貝萊德 to expand Fujairah Port and advance a “Hormuz-free” strategy.
Facts
L’imad announced an investment of up to US$9 billion to privatize 阿布達比港口公司.
The L’imad fund management team has decided to pour money into building new infrastructure to address the predicament of Iran’s key dominance over the Strait of Hormuz.
The crown prince and his advisers are currently focusing on expanding the port in Fujairah, a UAE coastal city outside the Strait of Hormuz that faces the Gulf of Oman.
UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi said explicitly that the UAE’s ultimate goal is to achieve “zero dependence” on the Strait of Hormuz, whether or not the strait is open.
In March this year, an oil transshipment hub in Fujairah was damaged in a fire sparked by debris from an intercepted drone.
Tan Songyun’s “蘭香如故”: Are military households poor and the Directorate of Music a brothel? Neither is entirely true; a look at the real Ming dynasty systems
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article analyzes the Ming dynasty systems of “military households” and the “Directorate of Music” depicted in the period drama “蘭香如故.” It notes that military household status entailed hereditary military service and was not an indicator of wealth, while the Directorate of Music, though responsible for music and dance, had practical links to prostitution. Both plot elements have historical precedents.
Facts
In introducing Du Cuique in episode 10 of “蘭香如故,” the show describes her as coming from a military household and says she hopes to cross class boundaries.
In the Ming dynasty, military household status was a form of household registration tied to military service. Academia Sinica research fellow Yu Chih-chia says it was hereditary.
The Ming dynasty’s Directorate of Music was under the Ministry of Rites and was responsible for music and dance performances, with members of registered musician households serving in related roles.
The “Annals of Emperor Renzong” in the “History of Ming” records that some family members of officials convicted during the Jianwen reign were placed in the Directorate of Music when Emperor Renzong pardoned them.
Academia Sinica research fellow Chiu Chung-lin says Ming dynasty musician households were hereditary, faced long-term social discrimination, and included people who received clients and worked as prostitutes.
Why can’t companies retain employees even when they offer good benefits? Taiwan managers often overlook “this 1 thing”—no wonder they can’t keep talent
A blow to the wallet! Natural gas prices for power companies rise nearly 10% in October; CPC says household and industrial users will see no increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Citing rising international LNG prices, 台灣中油 announced a 9.68% increase in natural gas prices for power company users in October. To stabilize prices and reduce the burden on industry, prices for household and industrial users will remain frozen, with 台灣中油 absorbing the difference.
Facts
台灣中油 announced a 9.68% increase in natural gas prices for power company users in October
Natural gas prices for household users will remain frozen in October
Natural gas prices for industrial users will remain unchanged in October
Since the Russia-Ukraine war began, CPC has absorbed about 150 billion in natural gas costs
Industrial users’ cumulative absorbed costs exceeded 12 billion yuan from January to August 2026
What happened to the bodies of tens of thousands of soldiers after ancient wars? Four fates revealed; this brutal method is now the most common
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines four ways the enormous numbers of soldiers’ remains were handled after major battles in ancient times: burial on the battlefield, piling up the dead to build monuments, cremation, and, in extreme cases, turning them into military rations. These practices reflect the brutality of ancient warfare and the challenges of preventing disease.
Facts
The Tang dynasty poet Wang Changling once depicted the misery of ancient battlefields with the line, “Yellow dust fills past and present; white bones lie scattered among the weeds.”
Four main methods were used to deal with bodies after ancient battles: burial on the battlefield, building monuments from the dead, cremation, and turning them into military rations.
The idiom “wrapped in horsehide” originated from the practice of gathering remains in military flags or horsehide and bringing them home for burial.
A “jingguan” was a towering earthen mound made by stacking enemy corpses in layers like a pyramid, then covering them with soil and tamping it down.
Zhu Can, a warlord in the late Sui and early Tang dynasties, once cooked civilians and defeated soldiers to use as military rations.
Why is your cholesterol still high despite exercising every day and watching your diet? Doctor reveals 3 major dietary pitfalls and 2 foods that can help
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Doctor Tseng Chin-yuan points out blind spots in conventional views on cholesterol, stressing the key effects of LDL particle size and triglycerides on cardiovascular risk, and offers specific dietary advice.
Facts
From a chemical standpoint, there is only 1 type of cholesterol; the distinction between “good” and “bad” comes from the different lipoproteins that transport it.
Small, dense LDL (sdLDL) is not easily cleared by the liver and can readily penetrate blood vessel walls, contributing to atherosclerosis.
The LDL-C figure listed on a conventional lipid test report cannot directly distinguish between large and small LDL particles.
High triglyceride levels promote the formation of small, dense LDL (sdLDL).
What happens if you pay your credit card bill a few days late? The “hidden grace period” banks don’t mention: make 1 mistake and your credit record is scarred
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The article explains the consequences of paying a credit card bill late by different numbers of days, including grace periods, how late fees are calculated, and the effect on credit scores. It also offers four ways to limit the damage.
Facts
Credit card payments made 1 to 3 days late fall within the grace period, and banks will not report them to the Joint Credit Information Center.
Credit card late fees are calculated on a tiered basis by billing cycle, up to a maximum of 3 cycles.
The Financial Supervisory Commission stipulates that banks may not charge credit card late fees for more than 3 consecutive billing cycles.
Credit card revolving interest rates are capped at 15% annually and calculated daily.
Even after a late credit card payment is settled, the record remains on the Joint Credit Information Center report for 12 months.
Xi Jinping steps up pressure on Taiwan, but Trump rolls out the red carpet for him! Dan Blumenthal warns: portraying the US and China as equals could sideline Washington’s allies
China buys about 90% of Iran’s exported oil, sustaining Tehran’s government spending, and has reportedly provided Iran with man-portable air-defense systems.
Xi Jinping continues to intensify pressure on Taiwan, with the number of Chinese military aircraft sorties near Taiwan surging from 380 in 2020 to 5,709 last year.
The United States made concessions on tariffs in exchange for Beijing postponing rare-earth export controls, extending the deadline from Nov. 10 to Jan. 10, 2027.
China’s real estate investment has plunged nearly 44%, youth unemployment is nearing 17%, and its trade surplus topped US$1 trillion in 2025, setting a record.
9/30 Evening News Brief｜The season’s strongest cold air mass arrives “on this day”! Northern temperatures could drop to 20 degrees; Fu Kun-chi calls for a NT$20,000 cash payout, and Cho Jung-tai responds; sentence in Miaoli random stabbing case involving schoolchildren changed to life imprisonment on appeal
Artificial “ocean currents” exposed? 沈伯洋 says rally's standing-room section sold out in seconds; 民進黨 mobilization order for 5300 people revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
沈伯洋's campaign rally standing-room section was said to have sold out in seconds, but 民眾黨 revealed a party document mobilizing 5300 people and questioned whether the turnout was artificially generated.
Facts
The founding rally for 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋's campaign headquarters will take place on Oct. 4.
沈伯洋's camp said the limited-capacity standing-room section sold out within 30 seconds of registration opening.
Former 民眾黨 Deputy Secretary-General 許甫 made public a mobilization document issued in the name of the 民進黨 Taipei City party office.
The mobilization quotas listed in the document totaled 5300 people.
The mobilization quotas included 27 city councilors and council candidates, each required to mobilize 100 people, for a total of 2700 people.
民眾黨 Legislative Yuan caucus director 陳智菡 reposted a post mocking 沈伯洋's proposed remedy as mobilizing party officials to pack the venue.
沈伯洋 said about 5萬 people were online at the same time when reservations for the standing-room section opened, averaging about 400 clicks per second.
World university rankings revealed! 台大's latest position unveiled; this field remains ranked No. 1 globally
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英國泰晤士報高等教育專刊 released its 2027 World University Rankings, placing 台灣大學 at No. 126, up 14 places from last year. It remained No. 1 globally for industry-academia collaboration, and improved in all five assessment categories.
Facts
台灣大學 ranked No. 126 in the 2027 THE World University Rankings
台大 rose 14 places from last year
台大的 industry-academia collaboration category remained ranked No. 1 globally
台大 ranked No. 10 globally in the 2026 THE Impact Rankings
台大 ranked first among universities in Taiwan in the US patents top 100
Couple cared for father with dementia until the end, but sister demands an equal share of the 3000萬 yen inheritance! Brother offers to take an extra 1000萬 yen, and the siblings end up in mediation
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A man identified as Mr. A from Tokyo, Japan, who had cared for his father with dementia for many years, sought a larger share of the inheritance after his father's death. His sister refused, negotiations broke down, and they petitioned the court for mediation.
Facts
52-year-old Mr. A and his wife cared for his father, who had dementia, for many years until his death.
The father's estate totaled about 3000萬 yen, including real estate worth about 2000萬 yen and deposits of about 1000萬 yen.
Mr. A proposed taking the entire 1000萬 yen in deposits as compensation for years of caregiving.
His sister insisted that the estate be divided equally under the law, refusing to consider the difference in their caregiving contributions.
Unable to reach an agreement, the siblings ended up in mediation over the division of the estate at the family court, after the sister retained a lawyer to file a petition.
Japan's 2022 judicial statistics show that about 77% of family court estate division cases involved estates worth 5000萬 yen or less.
Under Japan's “contribution share” system, an heir must have made a special contribution to preserving or increasing the estate, and the threshold for recognition in practice is high.
One hair dye cream from 全聯 is so good you won't go back! Users' tests: “Covers gray hair for a long time, leaves hair smooth and fragrant”: looks years younger after dyeing
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Online users say 美吾髮 herbal hair dye cream covers gray hair well and has no pungent smell. It leaves hair smooth after coloring and has won praise from most users, making it suitable for busy people who don't want frequent salon visits.
Facts
美吾髮 herbal hair dye cream covers gray hair very well, has no bad smell after coloring, contains no PPD or ammonia, and leaves hair feeling as smooth as if it had been conditioned
After coloring, my hair had none of that awful chemical smell, just a faint, pleasant fragrance
美吾髮 herbal hair dye cream leaves hair smooth rather than frizzy, and its gray coverage lasts a long time
美吾髮 herbal hair dye cream features traditional herbal ingredients and gives black hair a natural color that isn't too dark
2027 World University Rankings unveiled! 台大 climbs to No. 126; tops the world again in this category
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泰晤士報高等教育專刊 released its 2027 World University Rankings, with 台灣大學 rising to No. 126 and retaining its global lead in industry-academia collaboration, demonstrating its outstanding achievements in research innovation and internationalization.
Facts
台灣大學 ranked No. 126 in the 2027 THE World University Rankings, up 14 places from the previous year.
台灣大學 continued to rank No. 1 globally in the industry-academia collaboration category.
台灣大學 ranked No. 10 globally in the 2026 THE Impact Rankings, setting a new high for Taiwan.
台灣大學 ranked No. 46 among the world's top 100 universities for US patents in the 2025 list released by 美國發明家學院, making it the top-ranked university in Taiwan.
台灣大學 won the overall world championship the first time it sent a team to the international supercomputer cluster competition.
LG focuses on “mental load,” combining a Taiwan survey with a podcast conversation and teaming up with psychiatrist 鄧惠文 to share experiences and show how AI home appliances can help ease everyday worries
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LG電子 launched its 2026 brand campaign focusing on “mental load.” Through a Taiwan survey and a podcast conversation with Dr. 鄧惠文, it highlighted the phenomenon of everyday worry and promoted home appliances with AI emotional intelligence to help ease the burden.
Facts
LG launched its 2026 Life's Good global brand campaign in August under the theme “Make room in your heart for good things to happen,” focusing on mental load.
An online survey commissioned by 台灣LG from Shareparty Insight found that 76.2% of respondents had experienced effects on their daily lives, emotions, or rest from ongoing worries about household matters.
LG invited psychiatrist 鄧惠文 and Jill, host of 《爛泥Jill式優雅》, for a podcast conversation about the mental load associated with parenting, work, and housework.
A cross-country survey released by LG found that people today feel mentally burdened for as many as 87 days a year, and experience an average of 27 interruptions to their thoughts while awake.
The survey found that 67% of respondents hoped AI home appliances would “put their minds at ease,” ahead of simply saving effort and time.
LG continues to pursue “情感智慧（Affectionate Intelligence）.” Its AI home appliances, such as the second-generation WashTower™ AI 智控洗乾衣機, can automatically adjust washing and drying cycles.
台灣LG電子 Chairperson 金建一 said the survey found that 85% of respondents had worried about household matters, while nearly four in ten still thought about their to-do lists while resting.
ADATA Chairman 陳立白 positions for the green carbon-credit era! 上威智 leads Taiwan's first Verra charging-pile carbon reduction project to compete in the international voluntary carbon market
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Taiwan's first electric vehicle charging station carbon credit (TEVCS) project, led by 上威智資產, presented its results on the 30th. The project was registered with Verra in July 2026, making it Taiwan's only approved carbon reduction case and marking an important milestone in industry-government-academia collaboration on transport carbon credits.
Facts
Taiwan's first “Taiwan Electric Vehicle Charging Station Carbon Credit (TEVCS)” project, led by 上威智資產, has officially presented its results.
The project is currently Taiwan's only carbon reduction case to have applied for Verra carbon credits and passed registration.
The project was registered with Verra in July 2026.
上威智資產 expects to receive Verra carbon credit issuance in the second quarter of 2027.
This case is Taiwan's first example of “industry-government-academia collaboration to develop transport carbon credits.”
蔡司-certified 小林眼鏡 tops Taiwan's fitting numbers for the second consecutive year! The retailer teams up with 蔡司 to launch its first exclusive double-titanium frames
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小林眼鏡, certified by 蔡司, ranked first in Taiwan for lens fittings for the second consecutive year and launched its first exclusive double-titanium frames. Endorsed by 鳳小岳, the collaboration combines optical expertise with frame craftsmanship and offers 6 designs in different styles.
Facts
小林眼鏡 ranks No.1 in Taiwan for 蔡司 lens fittings for the second consecutive year
The collaboration frames are engraved on the temples with the mark “ZEISS Exclusive for Kobayashi Optical”
The double-titanium frames feature Pure Titanium rims and Beta Titanium flexible titanium temples
The double-titanium collaboration collection offers 6 frame designs in three main styles
鳳小岳 continues as 小林眼鏡 brand ambassador, representing the double-titanium collaboration collection
Cozzi and Fullon lose！It takes the crown in Taiwan’s TOP 10 most popular family hotels，with soundproofing and plentiful facilities praised online，and activities the whole family won’t want to leave
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網路溫度計DailyView has released its ranking of family hotels across Taiwan by online buzz from late August to late September 2026，with 煙波大飯店 Hsinchu Lakeshore Hotel taking the top spot，followed by 和逸 Tainan Ximen and 福容 Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf in second and third place，reflecting fierce competition in the family travel market
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According to 網路溫度計DailyView’s ranking of online buzz during the analysis period from 2026.08.31 to 2026.09.29，煙波大飯店 Hsinchu Lakeshore Hotel ranked first among family hotels across Taiwan，with 1,940 mentions
和逸飯店 Tainan Ximen ranked second with 1,060 mentions online and features a sprawling 500-ping outdoor “Wonderland Playground”
福容大飯店 Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf ranked third with 792 mentions online and features an indoor fitness playground spanning 300 ping
禾風新棧度假飯店 designed its “Slide Fun Room” especially for families，bringing an indoor slide and a two-story wooden castle into the room
義大皇家酒店 has an eye-catching outdoor water park featuring a two-story waterslide and an outdoor splash pool
悠活渡假村 is located along the Wanlitong coastline in Kenting and features a large children’s pool，a waterfall pool and a scenic river loop pool
娜路彎大酒店 offers an indoor saltwater spa and hot spring and an outdoor tropical-style pool，making it popular with families
台中港酒店 is near Gaomei Wetlands and Mitsui Outlet Park，and has created a dedicated 30-ping children’s play area called “FUN World”
Flying Cow Ranch and Fushoushan Farm both lose！Taiwan’s 2026 most popular leisure farms TOP 10，with the No. 1 pick offering beautiful scenery and plenty of fun，and having been visited by many people
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網路溫度計 has released its ranking of Taiwan’s most popular leisure farms as of late September 2026，with Cingjing Farm taking the top spot for online buzz，followed by Fushoushan Farm and Toucheng Leisure Farm；the list features 10 popular farms for reference
Facts
Cingjing Farm recorded 3,032 mentions online from August 31 to September 29，2026，ranking No. 1 among leisure farms in Taiwan
Fushoushan Farm ranked No. 2 among leisure farms in Taiwan with 2,399 mentions online
Toucheng Leisure Farm ranked No. 3 among leisure farms in Taiwan with 2,114 mentions online
Located in Tongxiao Township，Miaoli County，Flying Cow Ranch ranked No. 10 among leisure farms in Taiwan with 459 mentions online
網路溫度計 DailyView’s ranking of online buzz is based on an analysis of online discussions using KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎
How can agentic AI security be strengthened？Arm and NVIDIA divide execution and monitoring responsibilities between CPUs and DPUs
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Arm has announced a partnership with NVIDIA to launch an agentic AI security architecture based on separate roles for Arm CPUs and DPUs．The solution uses OpenShell to manage permission boundaries and Sentry on the DPU for independent monitoring and isolation，aiming to address security risks arising from autonomous AI agents
Facts
Arm has announced a partnership with NVIDIA to advance an architecture for agentic AI security
The architecture runs agent workloads on Arm CPUs，while Arm-based DPUs provide independent monitoring，policy enforcement and isolation
NVIDIA OpenShell establishes a secure execution boundary for AI agents，controlling the resources they can access and the operations they can perform
NVIDIA BlueField-4 is powered by NVIDIA Grace，which features 64 Arm Neoverse V2 cores
OpenShell can work with NVIDIA Sentry deployed on BlueField，extending policy enforcement into an independent trust domain
Arm lists the CPU ecosystem as including Arm AGI CPU，Amazon Graviton，Google Axion，Microsoft Cobalt and NVIDIA Vera CPU
Hijack alert diverts Dubai-to-Israel flight to Saudi Arabia！Co-pilot suspected of stabbing someone with a knife，Israeli media report that case is being treated as a terror attack
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A dispute between pilots broke out aboard 杜拜航空 flight FZ1073 en route to Israel on September 30，prompting a hijack alert and an eventual diversion to Saudi Arabia．Israeli authorities are treating the incident as a terror attack based on witness testimony；all passengers are safe，and the investigation is ongoing
Facts
杜拜航空 flight FZ1073 issued a hijack alert and diverted to Saudi Arabia while flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv，Israel，on September 30
Israeli officials said the co-pilot was suspected of stabbing the captain with a knife and trying to take control of the plane to crash it
Israel is treating the incident as a terrorist incident
The flight issued emergency signals 7700 and 7500 at 5:31 UTC and 5:38 UTC，respectively
The aircraft suddenly descended about 4000 meters during the incident
杜拜航空 confirmed that all passengers were safe and had been accounted for
A luxurious grown-up treat！亞尼克 marks its Yummy Card anniversary with the first-ever rare red cocoa “Cameroon Chocolate Season”
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To celebrate its Yummy Card anniversary，Swiss roll specialist 亞尼克 has launched “Cameroon Chocolate Season” for the first time，teaming up with premium Belgian chocolate brand 貝可拉（Belcolade） to develop desserts for its BLACK series using rare red cocoa beans，with an emphasis on luxurious，grown-up flavors and layers of complexity
Facts
亞尼克 is marking its Yummy Card anniversary with the first-ever “Cameroon Chocolate Season” promotion
The cocoa beans used in the promotion are a rare noble hybrid known as Red Trinitario，or red Trinitario
貝可拉 chocolate follows a century-old Belgian tradition，grinding cocoa beans to 20 microns through a 15-layer process
The BLACK series features an 80% Cameroon dark chocolate-crusted fresh cream roll and a 45% Cameroon milk chocolate fresh cream roll
New products include an 80% Cameroon dark chocolate double-layer Basque cheesecake，an 80% Cameroon chocolate ganache “Black Cool Cake” and an 80% Cameroon chocolate ganache cake
Weighing over 140 kilograms！Kim Jong Un’s health report revealed：extremely obese，yet fond of these 3 premium foods
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A report by South Korea’s 國家情報院 has revealed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un weighs more than 140 kilograms，placing him in the extremely obese and high-risk category for cardiovascular disease．Although he favors premium foods such as caviar and lobster，his dedicated medical team has observed no abnormalities in his physical activity；the international community is concerned that his health could affect the stability of the North Korean regime
Facts
A report by South Korea’s 國家情報院 said Kim Jong Un weighs more than 140 kilograms and is classified as extremely obese
Kim Jong Un is considered at high risk for cardiovascular disease and is also a heavy longtime smoker
No abnormalities have been observed when Kim Jong Un engages in physical activity such as jogging or climbing stairs
Paul Smart，executive chef at 河內索菲特飯店，confirmed that Kim Jong Un likes caviar，lobster and foie gras
In 2020，Kim Jong Un skipped the Day of the Sun celebrations and disappeared for about 20 days
What should you study in the AI era to avoid being left behind？Not electrical engineering or computer science！Elon Musk’s answer is surprising
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特斯拉 CEO Elon Musk said that in the AI era，young people should receive a broad general education covering the arts，science and engineering rather than focusing on just one specialty
Facts
特斯拉 CEO Elon Musk said in a recent interview that young people should not rush to squeeze themselves into a narrow，single-discipline framework
Musk advised young people to pursue as broad and comprehensive an education as possible，covering the arts，science and engineering
Musk believes the scarcest core competency in the future will be the critical thinking skills to formulate and ask the right questions
Musk said this ability to ask questions is the core principle behind today’s “prompt engineering”
Musk predicted that the widespread adoption of AI and humanoid robots will usher in an “era of abundance” with plentiful goods and services
Musk predicted that robots will take over childcare，education，elder care and everyday manufacturing
Musk predicted that society may even move toward “universal high income”
Angry over light sentence for Chou Yu-kou’s false “bedroom affair at the Regent” claim，Chang Shu-chuan kneels to demand justice：2 DPP lawmakers are accomplices
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Media figures Chou Yu-kou and Tsai Yu-chen received reduced sentences on appeal in a defamation case involving a rumor about former Miss China Chang Shu-chuan and an alleged affair at the Regent Hotel．Chang protested the lenient sentences and knelt to demand justice，accusing DPP lawmakers of being accomplices
Facts
The Taiwan High Court overturned the original ruling on appeal and sentenced Chou Yu-kou to 9 months in prison and Tsai Yu-chen to 6 months，with the option of commutation to a fine
Chang Shu-chuan held a news conference with KMT legislator Wang Hung-wei，protesting the judge’s lenient sentence and kneeling
Chang Shujuan named DPP lawmakers Su Qiaohui and Wu Siyao as media accomplices.
In 2022, Zhou Yukou and Tsai Yuzhen publicly identified Chang Shujuan as the woman at the center of the Chiang Hsiao-yen–Jinghua affair.
Chang Shujuan said the medication prescribed by her psychiatrist was not enough, and that she was unable to speak after seeing the verdict.
They have been together for 20 years but never registered their marriage. Can gifting a partner NT$5 million avoid gift tax? The Grand Justices have already provided an answer.
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This article examines the tax implications of gifts between unmarried partners, noting that under Interpretation No. 647, only legally married spouses qualify for the tax exemption on gifts to each other. For example, in 2026, an unmarried partner who gifts NT$5 million would be taxed at a 10% rate after deducting the NT$2.44 million exemption.
Facts
Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 647 states that the tax exemption for gifts between spouses applies only to spouses in a legally recognized marriage.
The National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area, Ministry of Finance, said the gift tax exemption in 2026 is NT$2.44 million per donor per year.
In 2026, the first gift tax bracket applies a 10% rate to taxable net gifts of NT$28.11 million or less.
If a donor's total gifts for the year exceed the exemption, a tax return must be filed within 30 days of the gift that pushed the total above the exemption.
Taiwan switched to a marriage registration system, under which registration takes effect, on May 23, 2008.
Same-sex couples in legally established marriages may apply the provisions concerning spouses in the Estate and Gift Tax Act.
The wealthiest 0.1% of households hold 15% of all U.S. wealth! Fed data reveals just how vast the gap between the rich and everyone else is.
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Fed data shows that the wealthiest 0.1% of U.S. households have total wealth of $28 trillion, double the amount in 2019, largely benefiting from a surging stock market. Their average wealth exceeds $200 million, more than 3,000 times the average for the bottom 50% of households, highlighting the growing concentration of wealth.
Facts
As of the end of June 2026, the wealthiest 0.1% of U.S. households had total wealth of $28 trillion.
The average wealth per household among the wealthiest 0.1% exceeds $200 million.
The average wealth of the wealthiest 0.1% of households is more than 3,000 times the average for the bottom 50% of households.
The S&P 500 rose 21% in a year, adding nearly $4 trillion in wealth for the wealthiest 0.1% of households.
For the wealthiest 0.1% of households, 37% of primary income comes from businesses and 26% from capital gains.
In 2022, the wealth threshold for entering the wealthiest 0.1% was about $45.8 million.
The bottom 50% of U.S. households hold about $4 trillion in combined wealth, just 2.3% of the nation's total wealth.
Why did Qing dynasty consorts love wearing flowerpot shoes? They were actually designed to make things easier for the emperor—the 3 real functions are surprising.
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This article outlines three functions of the flowerpot shoes worn by Qing dynasty palace consorts: creating a dignified gait, displaying luxury, and helping the emperor identify consorts' ranks.
Facts
The wooden-soled “flowerpot shoes” (banner shoes) worn by Manchu noblewomen and Qing dynasty consorts were an important part of maintaining posture and distinguishing rank in the imperial harem.
Flowerpot shoe heels were usually 5 to 15 centimeters high and could reach 25 centimeters at their tallest.
Empress Dowager Cixi once owned a pair of precious “pearl shoes” that cost as much as 700,000 taels of silver.
Only high-ranking palace figures such as the empress and imperial noble consorts were entitled to wear shoes with ingot-shaped soles and top-grade jewels.
Flowerpot shoes got their name because their soles resemble an upside-down flowerpot.
After retirement, is it better to live in a detached house or an apartment with an elevator? One person who made the move says they will stay there for life: “Quality of life has improved dramatically”—they regret not moving sooner.
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A retired Japanese couple, both 73, decided to sell the detached house they had lived in for 45 years after struggling with home maintenance and experiencing a fall on a rainy day. They bought a secondhand apartment with an elevator near a train station to improve their quality of life in later years and reduce their worries.
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Kazuo, 73, and his wife Yoko have been retired for years, with monthly pension income of about 260,000 yen and savings of 38 million yen.
The couple bought a two-story 4LDK detached house when they were young and decided to sell it after living there for 45 years.
The turning point that led the couple to sell their home was when Yoko slipped on wet tiles in front of the entrance on a rainy day.
After selling their detached house, the couple bought a secondhand 2LDK apartment with an elevator, about 10 years old, near a train station.
After 2 years in the apartment building, the couple say the biggest benefit is spending far less time worrying about the house; they no longer have to fret about roof drainpipes or water pooling in the yard.
Not worried about the “ocean current”? Chu Li-lun says he “hasn’t felt it”: The KMT should still take it seriously and unite to win.
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Speaking in Taichung, former KMT chairman Chu Li-lun said he had not felt the “ocean current” effect stirred up by Shen Boyang, but stressed that the KMT should take the election seriously. He said he would help Chiang Wan-an and Lee Chuan, among others, and agreed with Han Kuo-yu that the KMT had no room for mistakes and needed to respond cautiously to scrutiny from the DPP.
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Chu Li-lun said he had not felt the “ocean current” stirred up by Shen Boyang.
Chu Li-lun agreed with Han Kuo-yu's statement that the KMT had no room for mistakes.
Chu Li-lun said the relatively subdued atmosphere in the New Taipei mayoral race meant the key was to galvanize voters in the final month.
Chu Li-lun said the KMT must work hard in every region, including for Chiang Wan-an, Lee Chuan, Chang San-cheng and Chiang Chi-chen.
It teaches you how to make biological weapons! Chinese AI unicorn Kimi jailbroken: Connects to the internet to run code, becoming a springboard for hacker attacks.
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After being jailbroken, Kimi 2.6 can let hackers run code on its computing resources and connect to the internet.
Kimi is an open-weight model.
月之暗面 said its internal evaluations showed a high refusal rate for such requests.
Mindgard was founded by Peter Garraghan.
Anthropic has detected and blocked malicious efforts to use its models to develop biological weapons.
Companies mentioned：月之暗面、Mindgard、BBC、OpenAI、Meta、Anthropic、Hugging Face
Cabinet proposes NT$607.6 billion in supplementary budget! Lai Ching-te urges the Legislative Yuan to return to rational deliberation: Don't let political confrontation burden the public.
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The Executive Yuan has proposed a NT$607.6 billion supplementary budget covering six areas, including livelihoods, social welfare and national defense. DPP chairman Lai Ching-te urged parties across the aisle in the Legislative Yuan to return to rational deliberations and complete the review as soon as possible to implement the policies.
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The Executive Yuan has proposed a supplementary budget for this year totaling NT$607.6 billion.
The supplementary budget covers six areas: stabilizing livelihoods, expanding social welfare, improving compensation, post-disaster reconstruction, strengthening national defense, and launching child and youth growth allowances.
The supplementary national defense budget specifically considers 3 types of unmanned vehicles: coastal surveillance drones, coastal attack drones and small kamikaze unmanned boats.
The child and youth growth allowance policy aims to begin payments on New Year's Day 2027 to children and young people aged 0 to 18.
DPP chairman Lai Ching-te urged all party caucuses in the Legislative Yuan to return to rational deliberations and complete the budget review as soon as possible.
Cracking down on AI slop! TikTok to test detection system: More than 3 billion videos have been labeled worldwide, and more than 86 million fake accounts were removed in the first quarter.
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TikTok announced it is testing an upgraded AI slop detection system focused on politics, finance and health, and reported that more than 3 billion videos worldwide have been labeled as AI-generated and 86 million fake accounts have been removed.
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TikTok announced it will test an upgraded AI slop detection system in the coming weeks, targeting accounts that post AI-generated slop and content-farm posts.
The upgraded detection system will pay particular attention to topics involving public trust, including current affairs, financial advice and health.
More than 3 billion videos worldwide have now been labeled as containing AI-generated content.
In the first quarter of this year (January to March), TikTok removed more than 86 million fake accounts worldwide.
TikTok's proactive content removal rate in Taiwan reached 98.5%.
TikTok's global AI literacy education program has received more than $4 million in cumulative investment.
The revised Community Self-Regulation Agreement took effect on September 24, using clearer language and a more accessible structure for its provisions.
Companies mentioned：TikTok、MyGoPen、iWIN網路內容防護機構、NAMLE、Henry Ajder、NoFiltr、Raspberry Pi Foundation
Three major institutional investors bought NT$38.7 billion! Foreign investors ended 2 consecutive sessions of selling and snapped up more than 90,000 lots of this stock; 群創 led the way with 100,000 lots.
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On Sept. 30, 2026, Taiwan’s three major institutional investors swung to net buying of NT$38.797 billion, while foreign investors ended a streak of selling and recorded net purchases of NT$29.635 billion. Among individual stocks, 群創 led with net purchases of more than 100,000 lots, while 中華化 was the top net-sold stock as investment trusts sold heavily.
Facts
The three major institutional investors posted combined net purchases of NT$38.797 billion on Sept. 30, 2026.
群創 drew combined net purchases of 106,280 lots from the three major institutional investors, making it the day’s net-buying highlight.
中華化 saw combined net sales of 8,771 lots by the three major institutional investors, the heaviest net selling among individual stocks.
Foreign investors ended a 2-day selling streak and shifted to net purchases of NT$29.635 billion today.
The top ETF by net purchases was 主動統一升級50, with combined net buying of 73,834 lots.
No more National Health Insurance premiums! 16 counties and cities announce automatic full payment for seniors without applications; a roundup of expanded subsidies across the country.
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Several counties and cities in Taiwan are offering National Health Insurance premium subsidies to people aged 65 and older. Chiayi County will be the first to provide subsidies to low- and middle-income households starting Oct. 1, while Taitung and Nantou plan to implement full payments without income restrictions in 2026. Most counties and cities use automatic eligibility checks, so no application is needed, but residency, place-of-residence and income requirements may apply.
Facts
Starting Oct. 1, Chiayi County will fully subsidize the out-of-pocket National Health Insurance premiums of low- and middle-income seniors aged 65 to 69.
Taitung County will fully pay the premiums directly for people aged 70 and older, with no income restrictions.
Nantou County will offer a policy without income restrictions to residents aged 65 and older and Indigenous people aged 55 and older.
Most counties and cities automatically check lists of eligible seniors and submit them to the National Health Insurance Administration for premium reductions, sparing seniors from having to apply in person.
When reviewing income limits, Taipei City, New Taipei City and other jurisdictions also include the income tax rate of the person claiming the senior as a dependent.
Taitung County plans to begin fully paying seniors’ National Health Insurance premiums starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Seniors in Keelung City must proactively bring identification to the district office to apply for a review, unlike in other counties and cities where no application is required.
Dilraba Dilmurat and Bai Lu lose out! The winner of the top 10 most acclaimed actresses in Chinese-language dramas is her: stunning looks, incredible acting and a reputation for guaranteeing box-office success.
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This article tallies Douban ratings over the past five years to list the top 10 most acclaimed post-90s actresses in Chinese-language dramas. Yang Zi takes the top spot, while Zhou Yutong’s works have the highest ratings. Tan Songyun and Dilraba Dilmurat miss the list because of lower scores.
Facts
Yang Zi tops the rankings of the most acclaimed post-90s actresses in Chinese-language dramas, with 5 works rated above 7 on Douban.
太平年, starring Zhou Yutong, received a rating of 8.6, the highest on the list.
Tan Songyun and Dilraba Dilmurat did not make the top 10 because many of their works scored in the 5-to-6 range.
Bai Lu scored 8.5 for 警察榮譽, ranking 7th among post-90s actresses.
Chen Yuqi has left Tang Yan’s studio, and now mostly takes supporting roles, ranking 10th.
Taiwan has had 4 different national flags in more than 100 years! It wasn’t just the Blue Sky, White Sun, and a Wholly Red Earth flag; one flag served as the national flag for only 148 days.
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The article traces the 4 flag changes Taiwan experienced over more than 130 years of modern history, from the Qing dynasty’s Yellow Dragon Flag and the short-lived Republic of Formosa’s blue flag with a yellow tiger, to the Japanese flag during Japanese rule and the current flag of the Republic of China, reflecting the history of changing regimes.
Facts
In the 14th year of the Guangxu reign (1888), the Qing dynasty designated a flag featuring a blue dragon playing with a red pearl on a yellow background as the national flag of the Qing Empire.
The Republic of Formosa was established on May 25, 1895, and elected Tang Jingsong as president, adopting the Yellow Tiger Flag as its national flag.
The Republic of Formosa lasted only 148 days and collapsed after Liu Yongfu left on Oct. 19, 1895.
The Yellow Tiger Flag now held at the National Taiwan Museum is a copy made by painter Takahashi Untei around 1909, not the original flag from 1895.
The Blue Sky, White Sun, and a Wholly Red Earth flag was approved by legislation by the Nationalist Government on Dec. 17, 1928, and officially adopted for use nationwide.
Why do Taiwan’s seniors love traveling to China? A veteran traveler reveals 4 key reasons it is more appealing than Japan, Thailand and South Korea.
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PTT users discussed why seniors in Taiwan prefer traveling to China, citing a shared language, low costs and spectacular attractions as the main draws.
Facts
A Taiwanese user posted on PTT asking why seniors like traveling to China.
Destinations in China favored by seniors include the Northeast, Xinjiang, Jiangnan and Guilin.
A shared language is considered one of the main reasons Taiwan’s seniors enjoy traveling to China.
Transportation and accommodation in China are considered relatively inexpensive.
Some users said certain attractions in China, such as Jiuzhaigou, have become overly commercialized.
Seniors consider China’s historic sites more spectacular than Taiwan’s.
Daxi Old Tea Factory and Nina Chocolate are beaten! Taiwan’s top 10 tourist factories of 2026 revealed, with the No. 1 pick surprising many.
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《網路溫度計》 released its monthly ranking of Taiwan’s tourist factories for September 2026. Taiwan Gu Bao topped the list with 5,120 mentions, followed by Daxi Old Tea Factory and Nina Chocolate in second and third place, reflecting demand for family travel and cultural experiences.
Facts
Taiwan Gu Bao Rice Tourist Factory topped Taiwan’s September 2026 tourist factory ranking with 5,120 online mentions.
The ranking is based on online data from Aug. 31 to Sept. 29, 2026, analyzed by 《網路溫度計 DailyView》 using 《KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎》.
The history of Daxi Old Tea Factory dates back to 1899, when Japan’s Mitsui Gomei Kaisha came to Taiwan to develop tea plantations; a modern mechanized tea factory was built in 1926.
Cona's Nina Chocolate Dream Castle was established in July 2018 in Taomi Community, Puli, Nantou County, and is designed in the style of a European castle.
Taiwan Glass Gallery is located in the Changbin Industrial Park in Lukang, Changhua County. Inside is a “Golden Tunnel” created with mirrors and lighting.
JoDonai Castle in Dalin, Chiayi County, is known for its Baroque-style European castle, gardens and large-scale themed displays.
Yuan Shun Sesame Oil Tourist Factory is located in Tuku, Yunlin County. It sells a variety of sesame and cooking oil products and recommends its sesame ice cream.
Ribbon King Tourist Factory is located in Lukang, Changhua County. Its grounds feature colorful ribbon displays, and the rainbow wall is a popular photo spot.
Store water now! 11 counties and cities face major water outages tomorrow, leaving “the whole family without water from morning to night”; check your home’s outage area with one click.
The Cornell fraternity case allegedly buried for 2 years? 7 accused of drugging and raping a woman at Chi Phi: from a statement saying “consensual” to a reopened investigation, who is protecting elite university privilege?
Marking “Keelung 400,” the city government has launched limited-edition translucent, waterproof PVC tote bags, allowing people to take home memories of Keelung.
材料-KY plans to spend NT$10 billion to acquire Swiss peer Cerdia, becoming a US$1 billion company next year
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材料-KY announced it will acquire 100% of peer Cerdia for US$368 million. After the deal is consolidated in 2027, it expects to join the ranks of billion-dollar companies and strengthen its global supply chain footprint.
Facts
材料-KY will acquire 100% of Cerdia Holding for a total of about US$368 million, using a 9.95% share issuance and US$214 million in cash.
材料-KY estimates that after consolidation in 2027, it will join the ranks of companies with annual revenue exceeding US$1 billion.
Cerdia is one of the world's top three acetate tow manufacturers, with about 1,100 employees and 2025 revenue of US$731 million.
After the acquisition is completed, 材料-KY Group's operating locations will span Asia, Europe, North America and South America.
材料-KY had originally planned to build new plants in Indonesia in Asia, Egypt in Africa and even the UAE in the Middle East, but those plans are now on hold.
正淩 estimates AI revenue will grow 1 times next year as humanoid robots and drones approach a production ramp-up inflection point
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At its earnings briefing, 正淩 (8147-TW) said AI, robotics and drone projects will ramp up in the second half, with AI revenue forecast to grow 1 times next year, alongside plans to expand capacity at multiple sites.
Facts
正淩 expects AI revenue to grow 1 times next year.
Original正淩去年AI營收比重約1成出頭，預計今年可達約15%，明年將進一步跳升至3成。
Original正淩預期第三季營收將來到高峰，全年維持營收年增3成以上的目標。
Connectors' share of 正淩's product revenue rose from 60% to 69% in the first 8 months.
正淩's drone and humanoid robot projects with 信邦 (3023-TW) are also getting underway.
Original正淩新北廠增加400坪空間，人力增加2成，第四季量產。
Communications account for 44.3% and medical for 30.7% of 正淩 MATIC's five major markets.
The 2026 Taiwan International Net-Zero Sustainability Expo and Taiwan International Smart Energy Week will be held at the Nangang Exhibition Center from Oct. 14 to 16.
Original本次展覽由外貿協會與SEMI旗下GESA綠能暨永續發展聯盟共同主辦。
Japan Pavilion brings together 8 companies, including ELIS and LiLz, showcasing technologies such as micro-hydropower generation and AI- and IoT-based remote equipment monitoring.
The British Columbia Pavilion in Canada features 6 companies, focusing on advanced applications including hydrogen energy and grid testing, fuel cells, electrolyzers and nanomaterials.
Taiwan International Smart Energy Week brings together four exhibition zones: solar photovoltaics, wind energy, smart energy storage applications and diverse energy generation.
Nvidia's biggest threat may not be AMD or Broadcom?
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An analysis by Motley Fool says Nvidia's biggest threat is not AMD or Broadcom, but major customers such as Amazon, Microsoft and Meta accelerating in-house AI chip development, which could weaken Nvidia's pricing power and gross margins.
Facts
Nvidia's data center revenue surged 117% year over year in the second quarter of fiscal 2027.
Amazon has developed the Inferentia2 and Trainium chips for inference and training, respectively.
Microsoft launched the Maia 200 inference chip this year and is actively planning its successor, the Maia 300.
Over the past two years, Meta has developed four in-house AI chips through internal programs.
Motley Fool says Nvidia maintains a new-chip development pace of “one generation a year.”
Cloud providers will switch to their own products as long as in-house chips offer a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and more stable supply.
中華電信 and AWS release digital resilience guide to strengthen digital resilience capabilities for government and businesses
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中華電信, AWS and 勤業眾信 jointly released the “Digital Resilience Guide for the Public Sector and Businesses” on the 30th, aiming to strengthen digital resilience and disaster recovery capabilities for government and businesses by integrating telecommunications networks, cloud services and governance expertise.
Facts
中華電信, AWS and 勤業眾信 released the “Digital Resilience Guide for the Public Sector and Businesses” white paper on the 30th.
中華電信 is building backup capabilities by integrating high-speed CMCX direct connections, multiple-route redundancy and Tier 3 data centers.
AWS offers low latency and local data storage through its Asia Pacific (Taipei) Region.
AWS is combining its Amazon Bedrock generative AI platform to help accelerate the deployment of innovative applications.
勤業眾信 will help build a secure, trusted and resilient technology infrastructure and digital governance system.
中華電信 is building a multilayered resilience protection framework covering networks, computing, data and cybersecurity.
See the top 20 ETFs for the first 3 quarters! These 7 delivered total returns including dividends of over 100%, while only 2 active ETFs made the list
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Taiwan's benchmark stock index set a new all-time record in the first three quarters of 2026, rising a cumulative 65.51%. According to CMoney statistics, 7 of the top 20 ETFs for the first three quarters more than doubled their performance, with total returns exceeding 100%. Mega Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (00913-TW) led with 125%, while only 2 active ETFs made the list, highlighting the strong performance of technology stocks driven by semiconductor and AI demand.
Facts
Taiwan's benchmark stock index gained a cumulative 65.51% in the first three quarters of 2026, setting a new historical record.
Mega Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (00913-TW) topped the ETF performance rankings for the first three quarters with a total return, including dividends, of 125%.
A total of 7 ETFs posted returns including dividends of over 100% in the first three quarters, and passive technology and semiconductor-themed funds swept the top 10.
Active Uni-President Taiwan Growth (00981A-TW) has returned 91.41% so far this year, ranking 12th overall and retaining its position as the leading active ETF.
Cathay Taiwan-Korea Technology (00735-TW), the only overseas cross-border ETF in the top 20, posted a return including dividends of 114.23%.
Rising eurozone inflation may force the European Central Bank to keep raising interest rates
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Energy prices have surged amid the Middle East conflict, pushing September inflation in France, Italy, Spain and other countries to multi-year highs and increasing pressure on the European Central Bank to raise rates. The eurozone's overall inflation rate is forecast to reach 3.7%, and markets expect about 4 more rate hikes over the next year.
Facts
France's annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in September
Prices in Italy rose 4.1%
Spain's inflation rate surged to 5%
France's energy costs surged 21.2% in September from a year earlier
The European Central Bank raised borrowing costs to 2.5%
牧德 revenue set to grow further as the share of equipment serving AI applications rises to 80-90%
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AOI equipment maker 牧德科技 told an investor conference that, benefiting from the development of AI applications, equipment serving AI applications will account for 80-90% in 2027. First-half profit rose 14.5% year over year, with operating momentum remaining steady.
Facts
牧德科技 expects equipment serving AI demand to grow to 80-90% of its total in 2027.
牧德科技's revenue reached NT$361 million in August 2026, up about 35.68% year over year.
牧德科技 posted after-tax net profit of NT$627 million in the first half of 2026, up 14.5% year over year.
牧德科技 expects substantial growth in its MSAP and optical module-related application businesses.
牧德科技 has secured ABF substrate orders from major customers.
Could the market rocket to 50,000 points in October? 全友, 宏齊, 貿聯⊕, 群創⊕
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倫元投顧 analyst Chen Hsueh-chin released an analysis of the Taiwan stock market, noting that the market opened higher today, fluctuated and closed up. AI demand remains a key source of support over the medium to long term. The analysis recommended focusing on turnaround growth stocks with low base-period comparisons and high order visibility, including those in the IP, CPO, high-speed transmission and silicon wafer sectors.
泰合 to list on Oct. 20; subsidiary BEQIA nears regulatory clearance in Europe and the U.S.
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泰合 (6457-TW) has set a tentative underwriting price of NT$105.6 per share and is expected to list on October 20. Its anti-thrombotic oral dissolving film BEQIA is advancing applications for drug approvals in Europe and the U.S., while it is in commercialization partnership talks with dozens of pharmaceutical companies worldwide.
泰合’s flagship product BEQIA is an anti-thrombotic oral dissolving film containing Apixaban, designed specifically for people with difficulty swallowing.
BEQIA was resubmitted to the U.S. FDA on June 19 this year and entered a 10-month PDUFA review period, with a target decision date of April 22, 2027.
In Europe, BEQIA completed its response to the key Day 121 list in July this year, and is expected to receive EU marketing authorization in the fourth quarter this year.
泰合 has signed NDAs with dozens of pharmaceutical companies in Europe and the U.S., Australia and New Zealand, and Latin America, and continues to hold talks with other companies.
Taiwan stocks hold the five-day moving average; all 3 major institutional investors are net buyers, with foreign investors snapping up 264,000 shares across the dual-D group.
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Taiwan stocks closed at 47,940 points on the 30th, with the 3 major institutional investors posting combined net buying of NT$38.657 billion. Foreign investors turned net buyers and snapped up stocks in the dual-D group, including 群創, 友達, 力積電 and 華邦電. Investment trusts and dealers also posted net buying of traditional-industry stocks and related shares.
Facts
Taiwan stocks closed up 308 points at 47,940 points today, falling below the 4万8千-point mark but holding above the five-day moving average.
All 3 major institutional investors were net buyers today, with combined net buying of NT$38.657 billion.
Foreign investors ended a 2-session selling streak and turned net buyers of NT$29.636 billion, snapping up a combined 264,000 shares across 4 stocks in the dual-D group.
Investment trusts increased their net buying to NT$7.781 billion, marking a 2-session buying streak.
Made big gains investing overseas? Watch out for back taxes! 「鉅亨買基金」 highlights overseas allocation considerations for high-income investors.
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鉅亨買基金 urged high-income investors to pay attention to the tax costs of overseas investments and recommended using locally domiciled funds for global allocation to benefit from tax-exempt capital gains and avoid the risk of excessive asset concentration.
Facts
鉅亨買基金 said on the 30th that tax costs have an increasingly significant effect on actual returns for investors with larger asset bases.
When a tax household’s total overseas income for the year reaches NT$1 million, the full amount must be included in its basic income.
When basic income exceeds NT$7.5 million, the excess is used to calculate basic tax at 20%.
For individuals investing in overseas markets through locally domiciled funds, capital gains from redeeming fund units are generally exempt from income tax.
鉅亨買基金 general manager Chang Jung-jen said that if assets are overly concentrated in Taiwan’s market and technology supply chain, a reversal in the industry cycle could put the entire investment portfolio under pressure.
Suppose an investor has held an offshore fund for years and redeems it all upon retirement, realizing NT$4 million in overseas gains. The entire amount must be included in basic income for that year.
[A roundup of high-volume, sharply rising stocks] The market sounds the counterattack! Which stock will be next in line after CPO and conglomerate stocks, flagged in advance, all surge?
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Taiwan stocks surged 308 points to 47,940 today, with the 3 major institutional investors posting net buying of NT$38.6 billion. Foreign investors and dealers switched from net sellers to net buyers. Buoyed by AI demand and a semiconductor rebound, the market is focused on the operating momentum of CPO, advanced packaging and conglomerate stocks such as 台積電, 鴻海 and 聯發科. The economic monitoring indicator remains in the red, and the medium- to long-term bull market outlook is clear.
Facts
Taiwan’s TAIEX closed up 308.17 points at 47,940.13 today, with trading volume of NT$875.673 billion.
The 3 major institutional investors posted combined net buying of NT$38.657 billion today, including net buying of NT$29.635 billion by foreign investors, NT$7.781 billion by investment trusts and NT$1.24 billion by dealers.
The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield briefly rose to 5.62% intraday, its highest level since June 2002.
台積電 expects its 2-nanometer monthly capacity to reach 120,000 wafers by the end of this year, ahead of its original 2027 target.
聯發科 estimates that TPU revenue could reach US$43.5 billion in 2028 and US$52.5 billion in 2029.
友達 reported second-quarter revenue of NT$70.89 billion, up 2.7% quarter over quarter and 2.4% year over year, with a gross margin of 13% and a return to after-tax profit.
鴻海 forecasts quarter-over-quarter revenue growth of 14% in the third quarter of 2026 and 23% in the fourth quarter.
Taiwan’s August economic monitoring indicator held at 41 points for 3 consecutive months, with the economic light remaining red.
宏碁 named a 《Forbes》 World’s Best Employer for 七 consecutive years; Chen Jun-sheng: We will continue to fulfill our mission through innovative technology.
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宏碁 has been named a 《Forbes》 World’s Best Employer for 七 consecutive years, reflecting its long-term commitment to talent development and corporate culture. Chairman Chen Jun-sheng said the company has transformed through a diversified business-engine strategy spanning fields including AI and cybersecurity, with 16 subsidiaries listed in four locations. It will continue to fulfill its mission through innovative technology.
〈Real estate〉永慶房屋: Home-buying activity sees a moderate recovery, with transactions nationwide up 5% month over month and 17% year over year in September.
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永慶房產集團 released September 2026 housing market data showing transaction volume up 5% month over month and 17% year over year, as market confidence rebounded following a policy easing signal that raised the maximum loan-to-value ratio for second homes to 7 tenths.
Facts
Housing transactions nationwide in September 2026 rose 5% from August and 17% from a year earlier.
台灣央行 left policy rates unchanged in September and raised the maximum loan-to-value ratio for second-home mortgages to 7 tenths.
Taichung’s housing transactions in September 2026 increased 29% year over year, the largest gain among major cities.
The “timing for buying real estate” indicator reached 98.84 points in September 2026, its highest level in nearly 18 months.
永慶房屋 forecasts a “slight increase in volume and stable prices” in the existing-home market in the fourth quarter.
Home prices across the 6 special municipalities and Hsinchu County and City rose 10.7% year over year in September 2026 but fell 1.2% month over month.
Gains have doubled so far this year! 群益00927 generously declares a quarterly distribution of NT$2, with an annualized distribution rate surging to 20%.
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群益投信 announced a quarterly distribution of NT$2 per unit for its semiconductor income ETF (00927), the 14th such distribution, for an annualized distribution rate of 20.13%. Its year-to-date return has doubled to 105.41%, demonstrating strong profit-generating capability.
Facts
群益半導體收益 (00927) announced information on its 14th distribution, with an estimated payout of NT$2 per unit.
00927 has set a record distribution amount for 4 consecutive quarters, with an annualized distribution rate of about 20.13%.
00927’s total return, including distributions, has doubled to 105.41% so far this year.
00927 goes ex-dividend on October 19, with October 16 as the last day to buy.
00927’s holdings span IC design, wafer foundry and manufacturing, and packaging and testing.
Samsung’s annual operating loss in its non-memory business is forecast to fall from 6.74 trillion won in 2025 to 3.92 trillion won in 2026.
Samsung’s annual operating loss in its non-memory business is forecast to decline by about 41.8% year over year.
The HBM4 manufacturing architecture relies heavily on customized logic processes to produce the base die beneath stacked memory.
Samsung is using its 4-nanometer process to produce the critical base dies for HBM in-house, pushing utilization of advanced processes at 8 nanometers and below to full capacity.
Samsung's foundry business is forecast to narrow its quarterly operating loss to 777 billion won.
Samsung has secured a multibillion-dollar supply agreement for custom AI accelerators through its Turnkey integrated solution.
合勤控 to focus on AI broadband ecosystem at Network X 2026, showcasing a complete lineup from cloud management to smart homes
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Networking equipment maker 合勤控 will showcase its comprehensive portfolio, from cloud management to smart homes, centered on an AI broadband ecosystem at Network X 2026 in Vienna, Austria, in October. The company aims to help telecom operators adapt their operations for the AI era.
Facts
合勤控 will attend Network X 2026, held in Vienna, Austria, from October 13 to 15.
合勤控 will center its showcase at the event on an “AI broadband network ecosystem.”
合勤科技's chief technology officer is 鄭獎仁.
合勤控 will showcase the Zyxel One AI cloud-based smart management platform.
合勤科技 integrates open software frameworks including prplWare, RDK-B, OpenSync and OpenWrt.
Who has the right numbers? 小摩 vs. 高盛 forecast Middle East oil flows: one says 89% overall, the other says they are back to the 2025 average
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摩根大通 and 高盛 jointly forecast on the 29th that Middle East crude flows would recover. 小摩 estimates overall flows will reach 89% of 2025 levels, while 高盛, including hidden flows, believes Persian Gulf exports have returned to the 2025 average. Brent and WTI prices fell 2.6% and 3.5%, respectively, that day amid expectations of a supply recovery.
Facts
Middle East crude exports rebounded to 17.5 million barrels per day, about 98% of prewar levels.
Refined products such as diesel and gasoline totaled just 3 million barrels per day, or 58% of prewar levels.
Overall oil flows were about 89% of 2025 levels.
Flows through the Strait of Hormuz were near their late-June peak, at about 13 million barrels per day.
高盛 data show that Persian Gulf exports recovered to 23.3 million barrels per day over the past week, close to the 2025 average.
Brent crude fell $2.69 to $102.59 on Tuesday, a decline of 2.6%.
WTI fell $3.22 to $89.38, a decline of 3.5%.
About half of the Saudi East-West Pipeline's capacity, damaged earlier this month, has been restored, with oil rerouted through Red Sea ports.
One verification, recognition by multiple countries! Taiwan-Japan and Taiwan-U.S. sign mutual recognition agreements for eco-labels, helping ICT suppliers win major international contracts
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The 環境部 signed an MRA with the 日本環境協會 and an MOU with the 全球電子協會 on the 30th, advancing mutual recognition of eco-labels between Taiwan and Japan and between Taiwan and the United States. The move aims to lower verification costs and help the ICT industry seize international ESG opportunities.
Facts
The 環境部 and 日本環境協會 signed a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) for eco-labels.
The 環境部 and 全球電子協會 signed an MOU to cooperate on the eco-label program and the EPEAT program.
The value of private-sector green procurement in Taiwan has topped NT$100 billion for the first time.
Original台積電等科技龍頭高達8成採購金額集中於取得環保標章與EPEAT認證的產品。
The first phase of the Taiwan-Japan MRA will cover information technology products such as printers, scanners and personal computers.
The 環境部 has designated 環發會 as the sole point of contact for coordinating with international ecolabel programs.
Season-end window dressing over, and now the mood has turned? Selling pressure hits high-priced stocks! Will historical patterns repeat ahead of earnings briefings?
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Quarter-end settlement in Taiwan stocks triggered selling pressure in high-priced large-cap shares, with the broader market fluctuating near a record high. With 台積電's earnings briefing just 2 weeks away, investors are positioning early in supply chains tied to advanced-process capacity expansion, such as plant engineering and semiconductor materials. Investors should focus on companies with solid industry fundamentals.
Facts
On the last trading day of the third quarter, Taiwan's weighted index closed at 47940.13 points, with trading value of about NT$875.6 billion.
台積電 (2330-TW) is about 2 weeks away from its quarterly earnings briefing.
Taiwan's top 20 stock gainers for the first 3 quarters revealed! 聯友金屬 surges 13 times to take top spot, 禾伸堂 comes second, and 5 PCB players make the list
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The rankings of the 20 biggest gainers among Taiwan-listed and OTC stocks for the first 3 quarters of 2026 are out, with 聯友金屬-創 topping the list with a 1355% gain. Funds concentrated in ABF substrates, PCBs and the semiconductor supply chain, driving strong gains.
Facts
聯友金屬-創's share price gained 1355% in the first 3 quarters of 2026, making it Taiwan's top stock gainer among the top 20.
Passive-components maker 禾伸堂 gained 681% in the first 3 quarters of 2026, ranking second.
Precision tubing maker 大甲 gained 579% in the first 3 quarters of 2026, taking third place.
PCB-related suppliers took 5 of the top 20 spots, with 景碩 posting the biggest gain at 511%.
Foundry capacity expansion has revived demand for silicon wafer makers 台勝科 and 合晶, whose stocks both surged more than 3 times in the first 3 quarters.
大甲, a maker of ultra-clean stainless-steel piping equipment, and 陽程, an automation equipment maker, saw orders heat up on semiconductor capacity expansion, sending their shares soaring 5.8 times and 3.5 times, respectively.
Uneasy as Taiwan stocks fluctuate at high levels? These sectors may have more potential
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Taiwan stocks have entered a consolidation phase at high levels. Analysts say the traditional fourth-quarter peak season and AI-driven business growth will support the market. They recommend that investors avoid the risk of chasing rallies and instead consider stocks with fundamental support, including silicon wafers, AI power supplies and passive components, while closely watching movements in the U.S. bond market.
Facts
Taiwan stocks were strong at one point during recent intraday trading but retreated toward the close, causing the index to fall below 48,000 points again.
High U.S. 10-year Treasury yields will squeeze the equity market's risk premium and raise corporate financing costs.
Demand for AI servers, power supplies, advanced semiconductors and related components remains the market's main focus for investment funds.
Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the author reminded readers to get in before the holiday and noted that the fourth quarter is traditionally a peak season for Taiwan stocks.
Last Wednesday, the author led members into the market to buy; afterward, both 環球晶 and 合晶 hit the limit-up.
Twice Nvidia's size? Starship reaches orbit and deploys satellites for the first time; Citi sees SpaceX market value reaching $12.2 trillion
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Citi analyst John Godyn said Starship's successful 14th test flight to orbit and satellite deployment are key to reaching a $900 price target, with its market value expected to reach $12.2 trillion.
Facts
Citi analyst John Godyn believes Starship's successful 14th test flight is a key step toward pushing SpaceX shares to $900.
If SpaceX shares reach $900, its market value would be about $12.2 trillion, more than twice Nvidia's market value.
Citi estimates SpaceX will generate about $1 trillion in revenue by 2031.
Deutsche Bank analysts said SpaceX needs to investigate why the booster engines and Raptor vacuum engines shut down prematurely.
Ministry of Digital Affairs: 6G spectrum plans and allocation proposals are still under consideration, pending a comprehensive assessment.
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The Ministry of Digital Affairs clarified that 6G spectrum plans and allocation guidelines are still under consideration, with the timeline and frequency bands yet to be finalized. The plans will be submitted to the Executive Yuan for approval after taking international trends and industry needs into account.
Facts
The Ministry of Digital Affairs said 6G spectrum policy remains under consideration, and the timeline, frequency bands and allocation method have yet to be finalized.
6G spectrum planning involves factors including the expiration of existing spectrum licenses, technological advances, industry needs and international spectrum allocation.
The Ministry of Digital Affairs is continuing to review existing spectrum use and gather views on international developments and from across the industry.
Whether to allocate spectrum in phases and which frequency bands to release are among the issues still undergoing a comprehensive assessment.
The 6G spectrum policy proposal will take international standards and domestic needs into account and be submitted to the Executive Yuan for approval in accordance with the relevant procedures.
Mainland stocks after the close: Manufacturing PMI returns to expansion territory as 3 major indexes move in mixed directions.
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China's manufacturing PMI rebounded to 50.1 in September, while the non-manufacturing index reached 50.2, indicating economic expansion. The 3 major A-share indexes were mixed on Wednesday, with the Shanghai Composite edging higher. A large-scale government stimulus package and an extension of the U.S.-China trade truce helped stabilize market expectations.
Facts
The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) was 50.1 in September.
The Shanghai Composite closed at 3,842.19 on Wednesday, up 0.31%.
The non-manufacturing activity index reached 50.2, returning to expansion territory.
The Chinese government launched its largest stimulus package in 2 years
The U.S. and China agreed to extend their trade truce by 2 months.
Import quota exhausted: China to impose 55% tariffs on Brazilian beef from Oct. 1.
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China's Ministry of Commerce announced that it would impose an additional 55% tariff from Oct. 1 after the quota for Brazilian beef was exhausted, bringing the total tariff rate to 67%. The move is intended to protect the domestic livestock industry and has hindered Brazilian beef exports.
Facts
After the additional tariffs, the total import tariff rate on Brazilian beef entering China will rise from 12% to 67%.
China's total beef import quota for 2026 is 2.688 million metric tons, of which Brazil was allocated 1.106 million metric tons.
The Chinese government rejected Brazil's request to use Uruguay's unused beef import quota.
Brazil's total beef exports for 2026 are forecast to fall about 10% year over year because of tariffs and EU restrictions.
South Korean stocks plunged 18.8% in the third quarter, pressured by a reversal in AI trades and bond market strains, but are up 60% for the year, outperforming the S&P 500. Valuations of Samsung and SK海力士 retreated, while governance risks drew attention.
Facts
South Korea's benchmark Kospi plunged 18.8% in the third quarter.
The Kospi is up 60% so far this year, outperforming the S&P 500's 2.3% gain.
Original三星電子和SK海力士的遠期本益比降至4至5倍區間
South Korea's inheritance and gift tax rate is as high as 60%.
Leopold Aschenbrenner, founder of hedge fund Situational Awareness, saw his position collapse.
Iran war reveals the era of “precision mass”! Low-cost drones change the cost of offense and defense, while U.S. weapons stockpiles become a bottleneck.
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Horowitz, a researcher at the Council on Foreign Relations, analyzed the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, saying low-cost drones have ushered in an era of “precision mass” and changed the cost structure of offense and defense.
Facts
The U.S. and Israel attacked about 1,000 targets in the first 24 hours of the war and destroyed about 12,000 targets over the following 37 days.
A U.S. Patriot interceptor costs about $4 million, while an Iranian Shahed-136 attack drone costs about $35,000.
The U.S. reportedly used about 65% of its Patriot interceptors and 35% of its THAAD interceptors.
A Nigerian company signed a deal with a Turkish manufacturer to assemble and produce 100,000 one-way attack drones locally.
6 European countries signed a letter of intent to jointly develop one-way attack drones with a range of more than 300 miles and a target cost of less than $100,000.
Ukraine is using interceptor drones that cost about $1,400 each.
About 1,000 Patriot interceptors and 250 THAAD interceptors remain.