61st Golden Bell Awards nominations announced! “No One Lives Under This Roof” leads with 8 nominations; Hou Yanxi lands first best actor nomination
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The nominees for the 61st Golden Bell Awards have been announced. “Hakka Cinema—No One Lives Under This Roof” led the mini-series category with 8 nominations and was also nominated for the 2026 Seoul International Drama Awards. Hou Yanxi received his first best actor nomination, highlighting the strength and international potential of Hakka television content.
Facts
“Hakka Cinema—No One Lives Under This Roof” received 8 nominations at the 61st Golden Bell Awards.
Hou Yanxi was nominated for Best Actor in a Mini-Series for “No One Lives Under This Roof.”
“No One Lives Under This Roof” was nominated for Best TV Movie at the 2026 Seoul International Drama Awards.
Hu Jinsheng and Zhou Juhong were nominated for Best Director in a Mini-Series.
Zhang Qinyu and Long Buxi were both nominated for Most Promising Newcomer.
Misha’s “Someone Lives Under This Roof” was nominated for Best Original Song in a Drama.
Yang Jia’en was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Mini-Series.
Hu Jinsheng, Zhang Youwei and Wang Peirong received nominations for Best Screenplay.
Biking everywhere to look for work, only to hit dead ends! Tainan employment counselor offers support, helping a young person with a disability get equipment and start work independently
Hong, a young person with a disability from Liujia, Tainan, lost his job after taking medical leave when his company downsized. Since he could only get around by bicycle, he faced repeated setbacks in his job search.
Hong has now been steadily employed for more than 2 months, successfully establishing himself in the workplace through his own efforts.
The “Job Interview Preparation Services for Specific Groups and Disadvantaged Job Seekers” program provides an annual subsidy of up to NT$2,500 for purchasing clothing and grooming items.
Taiwan stocks’ Q4 outlook looks promising; active ETFs compete on stock picks as 00991A’s investment strategy is revealed
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Financial expert Huang Shicong discussed the outlook for Taiwan stocks in Q4 on a 三立 program, expressing optimism about AI substrates, CPO and ASICs. Using active ETF 00991A as an example, he revealed fund manager Lu Hongyu’s investment strategy and cumulative return figures.
Facts
Original歷年來第四季正報酬機率約9成、平均漲幅約5.87%
This year’s GDP growth forecast has been revised up to more than 11%, while next year’s forecast is 7%.
ABF substrates account for 15.51% of 00991A’s holdings.
00991A fund manager Lu Hongyu studied electrical engineering and telecommunications at National Taiwan University and previously worked at 聯發科 and 宏達電.
00991A’s cumulative return was 75.2% over the full period from Jan. 2 to Sept. 1 this year.
If 00991A had missed the 20 days with the biggest gains, its cumulative return would have turned negative, at 34.6%.
Among 00991A’s holdings, 景碩 rose about 5 times, 欣興 and 南電 about 4.3 times, 聯發科 about 3.4 times, and 台光電 about 3.3 times.
Fire dancing and rice experiences! Longtan’s “Temple Street Design Lifestyle Festival” runs for a month starting Oct. 2
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Longyuan Temple in Longtan, Taoyuan, is joining forces with young designers to hold the “2026 Longyuan Good Wishes—Temple Street Design Lifestyle Festival” from Oct. 2 to Nov. 1. Breaking with traditional temple-fair conventions, the event will connect fire dancing, music and local food through five-senses experiences. It will also unveil its mascot, “Yuanbao,” with the aim of revitalizing the old town and encouraging participation by younger generations.
Facts
The “2026 Longyuan Good Wishes—Temple Street Design Lifestyle Festival” will be held at Longyuan Temple in Longtan, Taoyuan, from Oct. 2 to Nov. 1.
The event centers on the “five senses,” offering experiences involving sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch.
Visual performances will be presented by the local “Real Fire Dance Troupe.”
The Longtan Philharmonic Orchestra will provide the musical performances.
The festival is teaming up for its food experiences with the well-known tourism factories 手信坊 and 名人堂大飯店.
The festival unveiled “Yuanbao (YUAN BAO),” a mascot modeled on the legendary Yellow Dragon.
Longyuan Temple has a history spanning two hundred years. Its chairperson is Lin Chin-lang.
The festival features six themes: the Divine Dragon Variety Show, Temple Plaza Street Furniture, Abundant Peace and Blessings Boxes, Temple-front Pop-up Incense Shop, Grain Day Rice Hall, and Old Town Temple Street Journeys.
Ozone and FEniX to sing in Hakka! Taoyuan Hakka Music Festival opens Oct. 24; finalists announced
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The finalists for the music competition in the 2026 Taoyuan Hakka Music Festival series were announced on Oct. 30, with 268 groups competing. The final event will take place on Oct. 24, featuring boy bands Ozone and FEniX singing in Hakka, alongside a market and cultural activities.
Facts
Boy bands Ozone and FEniX will close out the final event on Oct. 24 with Hakka songs.
The competition has three categories: Hakka pop, “潮樂派”; traditional folk songs, “傳聲派”; and community singing groups, “團體傳唱派.”
Golden Melody Award-winning singer Luo Wen-yu, folk-song queen Wang Feng-chu, rapper Yappy and other performers will take part in the live show on Oct. 24.
The related “Xiaoli Excursion” activities will run for 6 days: Oct. 16, 17 and 18, and 23, 24 and 25.
Beijing Watch》Unpacking the Xi-Trump summit consensus! Why did the U.S.-China “eight-point statement” omit Taiwan? The strategic calculations behind the sovereignty red line
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The eight-point consensus announced after the meeting between the Chinese and U.S. leaders, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, did not mention Taiwan, reflecting a strategy of setting aside disputes and prioritizing trade and economic ties and AI cooperation. Beijing stressed its sovereignty red line, while Washington maintained its existing policy, indicating that strategic tensions remain.
Facts
Neither China nor the United States mentioned Taiwan in their respective lists of eight-point consensus items.
The eight-point outcomes and consensus released by Xinhua covered a constructive China-U.S. strategic stability relationship based on respect, fairness and reciprocity, as well as arrangements for reducing tariffs on trade.
Zhang Han, spokesperson for mainland China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, reiterated that the Taiwan issue is purely an internal Chinese matter and brooks no outside interference.
The U.S. later reiterated that its Taiwan policy remains unchanged, including the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.
The Chinese Communist Party did not seek to insert Taiwan into the eight-point consensus, instead prioritizing a trade truce and an AI communication mechanism.
During the talks, Xi Jinping stressed China’s position on safeguarding national unity and territorial integrity, and said he hoped the United States would oppose “Taiwan independence.”
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China are not subordinate to each other, and that Taiwan’s future will be decided democratically by the people of Taiwan.
Ko Chih-en campaigns for Kaohsiung mayor, reveals 35 temple-front events: Han Kuo-yu will campaign for her more than once
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Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en outlined her campaign strategy on a Storm Media program, aiming to narrow the gap in the former county areas and make gains in the city. She plans 35 temple-front events and confirmed that Han Kuo-yu will campaign for her several times. She also thanked Wang Jin-pyng for his support with organization and funding.
Facts
Ko Chih-en said her original goal was to lose by a small margin in the former Kaohsiung County areas and make gains in the former Kaohsiung City areas.
Ko Chih-en discusses a blue-white alliance in Kaohsiung; joins Ko Wen-je and Lin Yu-kai on the campaign trail on Oct. 3: no dissent within the party
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Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en announced that she will join former Taiwan People’s Party chairman Ko Wen-je on Oct. 3 to accompany Taiwan People’s Party Kaohsiung City Council candidate Lin Yu-kai on the campaign trail, demonstrating a willingness to cooperate across party lines. Ko said the two sides have a basis for cooperation on public issues and that there has been no dissent within her party so far. She stressed, however, that their candidates are still competing as well as cooperating in the council election, so not all events will be attended by everyone together.
Facts
Ko Chih-en said cooperation between the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party is the main approach in Kaohsiung, and that she will join Ko Wen-je on Oct. 3 to accompany Lin Yu-kai on the campaign trail.
Ko Chih-en said she has heard no dissent within the party so far.
Ko Chih-en and Lin Yu-kai have previously worked together on issues including labor and people-centered transportation.
Cooperation between the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party does not mean there is no competition in the city council election; local events will not necessarily be attended together by candidates from different parties.
Ko Chih-en clearly said she will attend the opening of Lin Yu-kai’s campaign headquarters.
Ko Chih-en believes that if her victory puts Lai Ching-te under political pressure, Lai may need Chen Chi-mai’s help as he plans for 2028.
Ko Chih-en stressed that her opponent in the Kaohsiung mayoral race is Lai Jui-lung, not Chen Chi-mai.
Ko Chih-en said Lai Jui-lung was strongly recommended by Lai Ching-te, and if the candidate is responsible for an election loss, it cannot be concluded that Chen Chi-mai failed to campaign effectively.
Ko Chih-en argued that if the Democratic Progressive Party holds on to Kaohsiung, Lai Ching-te may not face the same degree of pressure to rely on Chen Chi-mai.
Indonesia takes delivery of 40-year-old aircraft carrier! Navy signs refit contract with Italian builder, project cost could reach $900 million
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芬坎蒂尼 and PT PAL signed a contract to refit Indonesia’s aircraft carrier “Srivijaya.” The vessel was previously Italy’s Giuseppe Garibaldi and was transferred in August.
Facts
芬坎蒂尼 and PT PAL sign framework cooperation agreement to refit Indonesia’s first aircraft carrier
Indonesia’s first aircraft carrier is named Srivijaya; it was formerly the Giuseppe Garibaldi
Indonesia officially took delivery of the vessel in August, completing the transfer
The latest estimate for the refit has soared to $900 million
The Giuseppe Garibaldi is 180 meters long, with a full-load displacement of 13,850 tons
Is the TNCAP 2.0 safety rating too strict? MG ZS scores 0 stars in crash test; manufacturer announces 3 major recalls
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The MG ZS received zero stars in the TNCAP 2.0 evaluation. MG Taiwan announced three recalls over airbag deployment, seat latches and battery terminals.
Facts
The MG ZS scored 56% in adult occupant protection.
MG Taiwan announced a recall over a side airbag deployment issue.
The MG ZS's side-protection airbag failed to deploy correctly in a side-impact test.
The left side of the rear seat cushion detached during the MG ZS's full-width frontal impact test.
TNCAP has announced first-version ratings for 25 vehicle models from 2023 to 2025.
Su Chiao-hui proposes 3 major social welfare upgrades: interagency coordination, better caregiver benefits and AI to reduce frontline paperwork
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New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui held a social welfare forum and proposed three main policy directions: interagency coordination, better caregiver benefits and the use of AI to reduce workloads, aiming to strengthen New Taipei's social welfare support system.
Facts
Su Chiao-hui proposed the concept of a “95-centimeter child-friendly city,” assessing public spaces from a child's perspective.
Su Chiao-hui is promoting “Long-Term Care 3.0 mutual respite care,” making use of idle day-care centers on weekends with professionals and volunteers taking shifts.
The city government will offer eligible businesses incentives of up to 1 million yuan to encourage friendly measures.
Su Chiao-hui advocates using AI to consolidate duplicate evaluation indicators and reduce administrative workloads.
Su Chiao-hui pledged that, if elected mayor, she would personally coordinate resources across departments and clarify responsibilities.
Residents' complaints have gone unresolved for more than a decade! Is the sheet-metal structure next to the Confucius Temple getting bigger? Hsieh Chao-chi demands answers from city government
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Hsieh Chao-chi, a candidate for city council in the Zuoying and Nanzi districts, said the issue of the sheet-metal structure next to the Confucius Temple has dragged on for more than a decade without resolution. He urged the city government to clarify whether it is an illegal building, the lease for state-owned water-conservation land, and environmental concerns, and asked about the progress of its investigation.
Facts
The issue of the sheet-metal structure near Hello Market beside the Zuoying Confucius Temple has dragged on for more than a decade. Residents have repeatedly complained, but no clear solution has been reached.
City council candidate Hsieh Chao-chi visited the area around No. 263-13, Zuo Dong Section, in Zuoying District to learn about the situation. Comparing it with a 2009 photo, he said the sheet-metal structure may have expanded.
Hsieh Chao-chi called for clarification of land use and lease terms for state-owned water-conservation land, and whether subleasing violations have occurred.
Hsieh Chao-chi raised three specific questions concerning the building authority's investigation, compliance of the lease for state-owned water-conservation land, and findings on environmental and traffic issues.
Hsieh Chao-chi stressed that the government should not respond merely with an exchange of official letters, but should establish the facts, clarify responsibilities and inform residents of progress.
安達人壽 teams up with DBS Bank to launch the Meili Xingcheng participating policy, offering a long-term life plan covering retirement cash flow and wealth transfer
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安達人壽 and 星展銀行台灣 have partnered to launch the Meili Xingcheng U.S. dollar participating whole life insurance policy. With a 2-year payment period, survival benefits and dividends, it is designed to meet needs for retirement cash flow and wealth transfer.
Facts
安達人壽 has teamed up with 星展銀行台灣 to launch the Meili Xingcheng U.S. dollar participating whole life insurance policy.
Meili Xingcheng has a 2-year payment period.
Meili Xingcheng provides survival benefits starting from the fourth policy anniversary.
Meili Xingcheng features anniversary dividends and a terminal dividend.
Meili Xingcheng has an accelerated benefit for terminal illness.
Dividends on participating policies are not guaranteed.
Tai 1 alternative road project reaches beam-raising milestone on bridge over Douzizipu Creek; Zhubei–Hsinchu City section aims to open in the first half of next year
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The first phase of the Tai 1 alternative road project has reached the beam-raising milestone on the bridge over Douzizipu Creek and is 16% ahead of schedule, with completion targeted for mid-next year. The second phase is expected to be awarded by the end of the year and will include plans for a Fenggang Road ramp, aiming to improve traffic between Zhubei and Hsinchu City.
Facts
The first phase of the Tai 1 alternative road project is 73.22% complete.
The bridge over Douzizipu Creek is 71 meters long and 30 meters wide.
The second phase of the Tai 1 alternative road project is estimated to cost about 3.425 billion yuan.
The first phase of the Tai 1 alternative road project starts at County Route 118 and ends at the Wuling Interchange on Tai 68.
The first phase of the Tai 1 alternative road project is 1,751 meters long.
The planned road width for the second phase of the Tai 1 alternative road project is 30 meters.
The four bridges along the first phase of the Tai 1 alternative road project have a combined length of about 812 meters.
Chen Sheng-ping's 2 extra-base hits power key win over the Fubon Guardians; Lin Yueh-ping says it's still not enough
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊 beat the 富邦悍將隊 4-2 to secure second place in the full-season winning percentage standings. Chen Sheng-ping was named the game's MVP after hitting 2 extra-base hits, but manager Lin Yueh-ping said the performance was “still not enough,” stressing that the team still needs to compete for a playoff spot.
Han Kuo-yu hosts African Taiwanese business association; hopes to organize cross-party lawmakers' visit to Africa next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu hosted a banquet for the returning delegation from the 非洲台灣商會聯合總會. He said that, given Taiwan's diplomatic challenges, the Legislative Yuan values overseas compatriots and supports the 僑委會 budget, and hopes to organize a cross-party delegation of lawmakers to visit Africa next year.
Facts
It was founded in 1995 and has been in operation for more than 30 years.
Shen Po-yang hopes market district plan wins support; Chiang Wan-an says promotion of Nanmen Market will continue to expand
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang and TPP founder Ko Wen-je attended a peace banquet at Nanmen Market, but the three did not meet. Shen said he hoped the market district plan would win support and suggested bringing in AI coaches. Chiang said the city would continue to step up market promotion, having invested more than 4.9 million yuan, and had eased the one-stall-per-household restriction and provided electricity subsidies.
Facts
More than 4.9 million yuan has been invested in promoting Nanmen Market.
September inflation surges in France and Italy, raising odds of another European Central Bank rate hike
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Inflation in France and Italy surged in September as the war in the Middle East drove up energy costs, reaching 3% and 4.2%, respectively, far above the European Central Bank's 2% target. Markets expect the ECB to raise interest rates again.
Facts
France's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3% year over year in September.
The highest level since February 2024
A marked increase from 2.4% in August
Italy's inflation rate climbed to 4.2% in September.
Nearly 1 percentage point higher than August's 3.3%
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge released; U.S. core PCE rose 3% year over year in August, below expectations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. core PCE rose 3% year over year in August, below expectations, prompting markets to lower the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike in October and expect it could be delayed until December.
Facts
The U.S. core personal consumption expenditures price index (PCE) rose 3% year over year in August.
Overall U.S. PCE rose 3.4% year over year in August...
Overall U.S. PCE rose 0.3% month over month in August, seasonally adjusted.
The Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115237 was held, with 1 top-prize winner receiving NT$8 million. There were also 225 second-prize winners, 116 first-prize winners in the 3-Star category, and 2 first-prize winners in the 4-Star category.
Li Sichuan joins Hou and Chiang at Twin Cities tourism forum, urges support for local candidate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan appeared with New Taipei Mayor Hou Youyi and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an at a Mid-Autumn Festival dinner forum for the tourism industries of the two cities. Chiang proposed linking tourism in Taipei and New Taipei and a Tamsui River waterfront redevelopment plan. Hou voiced support for Li Sichuan to carry on his achievements. Li urged support for families in the tourism industry and stressed using transportation infrastructure to foster development of a 30-minute living circle across the two cities.
Facts
Attracted more than 1,000 industry representatives
The riverbank will be extended outward by 18 meters.
The heavy responsibility of serving 4.04 million residents
A 30-minute core living circle spanning Taipei and New Taipei
Taoyuan councilor Chang Chao-liang detained over alleged bribery and pressure on officials to turn a blind eye to illegal farmland construction; official released on bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Taoyuan City Councilor Chang Chao-liang is suspected of accepting bribes and pressuring officials to exempt an illegal structure in a special agricultural zone from inspection and demolition. The Taoyuan District Court ordered him detained for 3 months. A former Agriculture Bureau section chief surnamed Kao, who is also implicated, was released on NT$1 million bail.
Facts
Detained for 3 months
NT$1 million
6 others
A minimum sentence of 10 years in prison
A serious offense carrying a minimum sentence of 5 years
Han Kuo-yu presents National Golden Award for Architecture, says construction industry safeguards family and city life
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu attended the 28th National Golden Award for Architecture ceremony and said in his remarks that the construction industry does more than build homes: it is an important industry that safeguards families and urban life. He also praised the industry’s contributions to Taiwan’s development.
Indonesia’s QR payment standard becomes part of daily life; even street-stall purchases can be paid by scanning a code
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Indonesia’s standard QR payment code (QRIS) has spread to businesses of all kinds, including street stalls, and supports QR payments for small cash purchases. It now has 69.32 million users and 47.11 million merchants, and has established cross-border payment links with multiple countries.
Han Kuo-yu meets new WTCC president, hopes to pass on culture and expand trade
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu met with Wen Lan-chu, the new president of 世界台灣商會聯合總會. They exchanged views on direct flights between various locations, overseas cultural exchanges, and the development of Taiwanese businesses, expressing hopes of passing on culture and expanding trade.
杜拜航空 cockpit stabbing incident: Israeli official says suspected attempted terror attack
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A stabbing incident occurred in the cockpit of 杜拜航空 flight FZ1073, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Israeli officials assessed it as a suspected attempted terror attack, saying the first officer stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane. The Boeing 737 eventually made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia, and both pilots were injured and taken to hospital.
Indonesia expands QRIS cross-border payments, adding links with Hong Kong and Timor-Leste
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
印尼央行, 香港金融管理局, and 東帝汶央行 signed a memorandum of cooperation to expand cross-border QRIS payment links. QRIS is now linked with 6 countries. By the end of August, foreign visitors to Indonesia had made 17.8 million transactions using cross-border QRIS.
“Shaq” O’Neal visits Lithuania, reunites with legendary center Sabonis
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, invited by Lithuanian cybersecurity company Nord Security to serve as its global ambassador, visited Lithuania. After announcing a partnership in Vilnius, he traveled to Kaunas to reunite with Lithuanian basketball great Arvydas Sabonis, and they watched a EuroLeague game together.
Allianz Wealth Report: Taiwan ranks No. 5 globally in net financial assets per capita
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
德國安聯集團 released the 2026 Allianz Global Wealth Report, which found that Taiwan’s net financial assets per capita reached 164,470 euros, ranking No. 5 globally. Global financial assets hit a record 268.4 trillion euros in 2025.
Motorcycle gangs raided in 4 European countries; media point to 地獄天使
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Police in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Bulgaria carried out large-scale raids on motorcycle gangs, with media pointing to 地獄天使. More than 1,000 officers took part in the operation, seizing assets worth about 48.6 million euros, and 71 people were targeted for investigation.
French media: Drones repeatedly breach European airspace; France on alert, moves to shore up defense gaps
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that France could become a target of Russian drone attacks and has strengthened its defenses. French media say Europe faces an increasingly serious drone threat, including an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and airspace incursions in multiple countries. To address the challenge, the 法國國防部 announced an additional 1.6 billion euros for air defense and the procurement of innovative interception technologies such as Alta Ares.
台電 posts NT$20.3 billion loss in first 8 months; rising gas prices expected to add more than NT$20 billion to monthly fuel costs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台電 posted a loss of NT$20.3 billion in the first 8 months, bringing its accumulated losses to NT$371.2 billion. Following 中油's gas price increase, monthly fuel costs are expected to rise by more than NT$20 billion, while full-year natural gas fuel costs are expected to be more than NT$160 billion higher than before the Middle East war. 中油 posted a loss of NT$8.48 billion in the first 8 months.
Facts
A loss of NT$20.3 billion from January to August this year
Accumulated losses reached NT$371.2 billion
Debt ratio stands at 91.8%
Monthly fuel costs increased by more than NT$20 billion
Full-year natural gas fuel costs are expected to be more than NT$160 billion higher than before the Middle East war
A pre-tax profit of NT$1.1 billion in August
Monthly fuel costs will increase to about NT$17 billion
Natural gas prices adjusted up by 9.68%
Cumulative increase of more than 70%
From NT$12.6 per cubic meter
To NT$23.72
A pre-tax net loss of about NT$3.77 billion in August
A loss of NT$8.48 billion from January to August this year
Accumulated after-tax losses of about NT$86 billion
Israeli prime minister makes secret visit to UAE, focusing on Iran and regional challenges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to Abu Dhabi at the invitation of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed. Their talks focused on Iran, bilateral ties and regional challenges. The meeting marked deeper strategic coordination between the two countries since the signing of the Abraham Accords, and touched on the sensitive issue of disputes over intelligence sharing during the 2023 Israel-Hamas war.
Facts
UAE president held a secret meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the 27th
The 阿拉伯聯合大公國通訊社（WAM） and the 以色列總理辦公室 both confirmed the news on the 28th
Talks lasting 6 hours
Representatives from 10 other countries also attended related meetings
Israel's 國土報（Haaretz） reported 2 weeks ago
The Palestinian Islamist group 哈瑪斯 on October 7, 2023
About 10 days before the attack on Israel
Egyptian newspaper 金字塔報（Al Ahram） also reported on the 29th
In 2020, the UAE and Israel signed the Abraham Accords, brokered by the United States
Shareholder meeting agenda information in English aligned with international standards; 集保 introduces ISO 20022
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To align with international financial market information standards, the 集保結算所 officially introduced the ISO 20022 format for English-language shareholder meeting agenda information in cross-border voting services starting September 30, improving information delivery efficiency and structure.
Russia warns NATO not to isolate the Kaliningrad exclave or be prepared to use nuclear weapons
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russia warned NATO not to isolate Kaliningrad, threatening to use nuclear weapons otherwise. NATO condemned the threat and reaffirmed its defensive stance.
Facts
Original（中央社布魯塞爾30日綜合外電報導）
Russian embassies in at least 3 European countries
Major fire at Keelung's Tiantian temporary waste storage site; helicopter firefighting request unsuccessful
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A major fire broke out at the temporary storage site of the Keelung Tiantian waste incineration plant. The fire department dispatched 37 vehicles and 67 personnel, with support from New Taipei and Taipei, and the blaze is now under control. A request for a helicopter from the 空勤總隊 to fight the fire was unsuccessful because it was stationed in Taichung and needed to collect water; by the time it could arrive, it would be close to dusk and aerial operations would be unsuitable. The fire covered about 300 square meters, and the cause remains under investigation.
Facts
A total of 37 vehicles and 67 personnel dispatched
More than 3,000 food items in Japan raised prices for 2 consecutive months; survey says price hikes may continue into next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A survey by 日本帝國數據銀行 found that prices rose for 3,153 food items in Japan in October, marking the 2nd consecutive month in which the figure exceeded 3,000. Driven by logistics and labor costs and the situation in the Middle East, the wave of price hikes may continue through 2027.
中光電: 3D printing accelerates drone development, deepens Taiwan-U.S. cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中光電智能機器人 will exhibit at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center from Oct. 1 to 4, showcasing products including the Sniper defense drone and Seagull surveillance and reconnaissance drone. The company will highlight how 3D printing technology can accelerate development, deepen Taiwan-U.S. cooperation and strengthen the advantages of a localized supply chain.
Tree conservation groups question Taipei's claim that trees increased, saying the rise came from private trees and replacing old trees with saplings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tree conservation groups challenged Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's claim that the city had added 13,000 trees, saying more than 11,000 were privately owned or were saplings planted after old trees were cut down to inflate performance figures. They also criticized the city government for raising the threshold for trees to receive protection.
Facts
A reduction of about 13,000 trees in canopy area
An increase of 13,000 trees
More than 11,000 of them were privately owned trees
Tree canopy area from 628 hectares
Down to 615 hectares
13,225 trees added
Original公園處所種樹木僅占1739棵
Original大地處種植的4842棵
Original建管處占最多的6644棵
Tree girth of 4.5 meters
Equivalent to a diameter of 143 centimeters
Tree girth of 3.4 meters
Diameter of 110 centimeters
The original standard was a diameter of 80 centimeters
Whisky, big-screen TVs and even a swimming pool found in Indonesian prison, making it resemble a luxury villa
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A raid on the Cibinong prison outside Jakarta, Indonesia, uncovered luxurious facilities enjoyed by inmates, resembling those of a luxury villa and including whisky, big-screen TVs, a swimming pool and a gym. The warden and 4 other senior officials have been suspended.
Pilots injured in cockpit knife fight aboard 杜拜航空 flight; aircraft descends 4,000 meters before diverting safely
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A knife fight between pilots broke out in the cockpit of 杜拜航空 flight FZ1073, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, forcing the plane to divert to Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. Both pilots were injured and taken to hospital; passengers were unharmed.
Facts
About 150 Israeli passengers
Suddenly descended nearly 14,000 feet
(about 4,267 meters)
Within 30 seconds before the first emergency signal was issued, the aircraft
材料-KY: Acquisition expected to help acetate tow market enter an upward cycle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
材料-KY announced plans to acquire Cerdia, one of the world's 3 largest acetate tow manufacturers, for about US$368 million. The deal is expected to bring the market into an upward cycle earlier, next year.
威世波's Vietnam subsidiary disposes of right-of-use assets in a related-party transaction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Optical communications company 威世波 announced that its Vietnam subsidiary and the Vietnam subsidiary of related party 正文科技越南子公司 mutually agreed to terminate a factory lease early. The deal is expected to generate a disposal gain of about NT$10.54 million.
Asian Games near end; Taiwan team vies for individual medals in compound archery on 10/1
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Nagoya Asian Games are nearing their conclusion, but Taiwan's team continues to compete. The men's compound archery team won bronze in the team event today, and Chen Chieh-lun and Chang Cheng-wei will compete in the individual event tomorrow. Slalom canoeists Chang Chu-han and Chang Fu-hua will vie for medals, while golfers Wang Wei-hsuan and Hsu Wei-ling had strong first-round performances.
The central bank released national risk statistics as of the end of June, showing that the United States had been the country to which Taiwanese banks had the greatest exposure for 44 consecutive quarters, with both the exposure amount and its share reaching records. The gap in exposure between the U.S. and China widened to a record US$170.7 billion.
U.S. stocks premarket: Wall Street breathes a sigh of relief as bets on Fed rate hikes cool and major indexes open higher.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks opened higher Wednesday as inflation data came in below expectations, strengthening bets that Fed will hold rates steady in October. The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose, while short-term Treasury yields retreated.
Facts
The U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.3% month over month in September, below market expectations.
Markets strengthened bets that 聯準會 may hold rates steady in October.
那斯達克綜合指數 rose 148.21 points, or 0.55%.
波音 won a $20 billion U.S. Department of Defense contract to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet.
U.S. and China extend trade truce, but investigations continue: China extends 2 probes into U.S. trade measures to Dec. 27.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After the U.S. and China agreed to extend their trade truce and lower tariffs, China's Ministry of Commerce announced that it would extend 2 retaliatory trade investigations to Dec. 27, reflecting ongoing bilateral trade tensions.
Facts
China's Ministry of Commerce announced that it would extend 2 investigations into U.S. trade measures by three months, to Dec. 27.
The U.S. and China agreed to extend their trade truce by 2 months, to Jan. 10 next year.
The U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods.
The 2 investigations launched by China concern alleged U.S. measures that disrupt global supply chains and industrial chains, as well as measures that impede trade in green products.
China's Ministry of Commerce said in a statement issued on Sept. 27 that it had decided to extend the investigation period because the cases were complex.
Investor Eisman warned of AI financing risks, saying cloud companies such as 微軟 and Meta are using off-balance-sheet financing similar to 安隆, raising fears of a repeat.
Facts
Investor Eisman warned that AI infrastructure financing models carry risks, particularly off-balance-sheet financing through special-purpose entities.
Eisman compared some current financing methods in the AI industry with past practices at 安隆.
The business models of hyperscale cloud providers such as 微軟, Alphabet, 甲骨文 and Meta are changing, requiring them to tap bond markets for funding.
甲骨文 was recently downgraded by 標普全球 to a BBB- rating amid rising leverage, just one notch above junk status.
Debt related to Meta's Hyperion AI data center project in Louisiana is held by an off-balance-sheet entity called Beignet Investor LLC.
Beignet Investor LLC, a joint venture formed by Meta and private credit firm Blue Owl Capital, has issued $27 billion in debt.
Trump's forced-labor tariffs accused of overreach as U.S. Court of International Trade begins review.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. Court of International Trade will review a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's forced-labor tariffs on 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The plaintiffs allege that the measure exceeds the government's authority and lacks a substantive investigation, serving only as a pretext for imposing tariffs.
Facts
The U.S. Court of International Trade will review a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s forced-labor tariffs on Wednesday.
Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, Trump imposed tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on 60 trading partners.
The plaintiffs argue that the tariffs cover as much as 99.4% of U.S. imports and exceed the president's authority.
The plaintiffs include small businesses such as Burlap & Barrel and Collective Horology, along with 25 Democratic-led states.
Former WTO Deputy Director-General Alan Wm. Wolff filed a brief supporting the plaintiffs, saying Section 301 was originally designed to target a single country precisely.
Taiwan dollar: Quarter-end selling lifts the currency slightly to close at 31.852; monthly and quarterly trend lines both turn negative.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taipei stocks and foreign exchange both rose on Sept. 30. Quarter-end selling lifted the Taiwan dollar slightly to close at 31.852, with both its monthly and quarterly trend lines turning negative. The TAIEX rebounded to close at 47,940.13, as foreign investors made heavy net purchases.
Facts
The Taiwan dollar closed at 31.852 against the U.S. dollar on Sept. 30, gaining 2.4 cents from the previous day.
Original9月單月新台幣累計貶值1.86角，貶幅為0.58%，月線翻黑。
The Taiwan dollar fell a cumulative 1.5 cents, or 0.05%, in the third quarter, also turning its quarterly trend line negative.
The TAIEX closed at 47,940.13 on Sept. 30, up 308.17 points.
Foreign investors made net purchases of $30.856 billion in Taiwan stocks on Sept. 30.
U.S. August PCE rises just 3.4% year over year; stock-index futures climb in brief rally.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Commerce Department data showed inflation cooling, with August PCE rising 3.4% year over year, below expectations. The figures lifted market optimism, sending U.S. stock-index futures and gold prices higher while bond yields fell.
Facts
The U.S. PCE price index rose 3.4% year over year in August.
The core PCE price index rose 3.0% year over year.
Will OPEC+ keep output steady? November production target reportedly unchanged.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
According to 路透社, core OPEC+ members are expected to keep their November output target unchanged at an online meeting on Oct. 4. Although Gulf states are resuming exports disrupted by the U.S.-Iran war, actual output remains far below target, and the group is shifting its focus to quota negotiations for 2027.
Facts
Seven core OPEC+ members will meet online on Oct. 4 and are expected to keep their November oil production target unchanged.
The 7 core members attending the Oct. 4 meeting are Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan and Oman.
The 7 core OPEC+ members produced a combined 25 million barrels per day in August, up 630,000 barrels from July.
OPEC+ still has production cuts of about 2 million barrels per day in place, through the end of 2026.
The 7 core OPEC+ members' combined daily output in August was about 5 million barrels below its February level before the war.
Companies mentioned：石油輸出國組織、OPEC+、路透社、DeGolyer and MacNaughton
瑞儀's share buyback execution rate, calculated before the capital reduction, reached 99.32%. As the original objective had been met, the remaining shares were not repurchased.
瑞儀's share buyback price range was NT$65 to NT$130, with 10,000 lots initially targeted; the buyback ended early on Aug. 28.
瑞儀 had repurchased 7,200 lots before the capital reduction and another 2,732 lots after the 25% reduction, for a total of 9,932 lots, equivalent to 8,132 lots after the reduction.
瑞儀 holds a cumulative 11,700 lots of treasury shares, representing 3.36% of its issued shares. The repurchased shares will be transferred to employees.
ADP report brings early cheer: U.S. jobs rise by 90,000 in September, biggest gain in 3 months.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. September ADP employment report showed private-sector employment rising by 90,000, the biggest gain in three months and above market expectations. The labor market remains stable, hiring is picking up and wage growth is steady, while 聯準會 continues to focus on inflation.
Facts
U.S. private-sector employment rose by 90,000 in September, the biggest gain in three months.
The August increase was revised down to 36,000 from the previously reported 38,000.
Education and health services added 55,000 jobs in September, accounting for more than half of the overall increase.
September base salaries rose 3.2% year over year, while total salaries increased 4.7%.
Fed raised interest rates by 1 quarter-point in September, its first rate hike since 2023.
The number of job openings per unemployed person fell to 1.01 in August from 1.06 in July.
Original《路透》調查預估9月非農就業新增9萬人。
The ADP report covers payroll data for more than 26 million U.S. private-sector employees.
Analysts bullish on 台塑 expanding its electronic-grade sulfuric acid business into the semiconductor market; 3 consecutive days of foreign buying drive shares to a period high
英國央行 warns that AI valuations face risk of a sharp correction, potentially shaking the global economy and sovereign debt markets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
英國央行 warned that AI asset valuations are fragile and face the risk of a sharp correction, which could hit the global economy and sovereign debt markets if they collapse. The central bank stressed the need for rigorous testing to reduce AI cyber threats and said the high-risk credit market also appears fragile.
Facts
英國央行 warned that valuations of AI-related assets are fragile and face the risk of a sharp correction.
A collapse in the AI market could shake the global economy and sovereign bond yields.
Smart ring maker Oura delays IPO amid concerns about AI developments.
The number of respondents mentioning AI-related risks in the systemic risk survey reached a record high.
英國央行 Governor Bailey said regulation is not the starting point and that rigorous testing should be prioritized.
The high-risk credit market remains fragile amid tighter financing conditions.
嘉泥 shifts its hospitality business structure, turning expanded revenue growth into actual profits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
嘉泥 (1103-TW) said at an investor briefing on the 30th that its operational focus has shifted to generating actual profits. Its hospitality business is steadily profitable, and its financial structure is sound, with a current ratio of 242.4% and about 9.1 billion yuan in cash and short-term financial assets, demonstrating strong resilience.
Facts
嘉泥 (1103-TW) held an investor briefing on the 30th and announced that its operations have entered a stage focused on generating actual profits.
As of the second quarter of this year, 嘉泥's current ratio stood at 242.4%.
嘉泥 holds about 9.1 billion yuan in cash and short-term financial assets.
Hotel Collective's share of the corporate group’s revenue rose from 9.8% to 31.2%.
微軟 shares surge 36.4% in Q3! On track for strongest quarter in 28 years as market recognizes returns on AI investment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
微軟 (MSFT-US) shares have surged 36.4% so far in the third quarter, putting them on track for their best quarterly performance since the first quarter of 1998. Confidence in returns on its AI investment is growing, and analysts at StoneX and Tigress Financial are both positive on 微軟's strategic position as an AI platform.
Facts
微軟 (MSFT-US) shares are up a cumulative 36.4% so far in the third quarter.
If the current rally continues, 微軟 will post its best quarterly performance since the first quarter of 1998.
微軟 shares plunged 23.5% in the first quarter of this year, their worst quarterly performance since the 2008–2009 financial crisis.
StoneX analyst Yi Fu Lee said 微軟 is benefiting from capital flows seeking “quality assets.”
微軟 is considered “one of the highest-quality platforms in the tech industry.”
微軟's June-quarter results were “extremely strong.”
Tigress Financial's Ivan Feinseth said evidence supporting the market's thesis on 微軟's AI investments has improved markedly.
As a platform, 微軟 can host large language models from OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI developers.
蘋果's smart home push is coming! Report says 3 new products will launch on October 13
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
蘋果 is reportedly launching 3 new smart home products on October 13, including its first display-equipped home hub and updated HomePod mini and Apple TV models, integrating Siri AI to expand its market presence.
Facts
蘋果 is reportedly set to launch 3 new smart home products on October 13.
The centerpiece of the new products is a smart home hub codenamed J490, equipped with an approximately 6-inch square screen.
The home hub can identify different household members and provide personalized content.
The updated Siri uses a large language model developed with Google's assistance.
4 soaring stocks to be placed under trading restrictions starting tomorrow; these 3 have gained more than 40% in the past 6 trading days; 嘉晶 and 蔚華科 face restrictions through 10/12
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
證交所 and 櫃買中心 announced trading restrictions on 4 stocks—嘉晶, 蔚華科, 大甲 and 倚強科—due to excessive share price gains or apparent signs of speculation. Trading will be restricted through October 7 or 12, respectively.
Facts
證交所 and 櫃買中心 announced restrictions on 4 stocks. 嘉晶, 蔚華科 and 大甲 will be restricted from tomorrow (1) through October 12, while 倚強科 will face restrictions through October 7.
倚強科 will be matched every 5 minutes, while the other 3 stocks will be matched every 2 minutes.
嘉晶's cumulative closing-price gain over the past 6 trading days reached 38.94%, and day-trading volume accounted for 79.56% of its total trading volume on September 29.
大甲's cumulative gain in its last traded price over the past 6 trading days reached 45.66%, and its price-to-earnings ratio that day was 65.18.
蔚華科 had a negative price-to-earnings ratio on September 30, a price-to-book ratio of 14.56 and a turnover rate of 14.95% that day.
倚強科's cumulative gain in its last traded price over the past 6 trading days reached 40.09%, and its trading volume that day was 8.14 times its average daily volume over the past 60 trading days.
Is the U.S. bull market nearing its peak? A rare signal is sounding the alarm
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Ned Davis Research said U.S. market breadth has deteriorated sharply: although indexes are near highs, most stocks are performing poorly. This rare divergence has historically often preceded market peaks, and investors are advised to heed the technical warning signs.
Facts
Research firm Ned Davis Research warned that the U.S. bull market may be nearing its peak.
The specific conditions for simultaneous breadth deterioration have occurred only 6 times since 1980.
Historical experience shows that after a divergence appears, the S&P 500 typically faces a downward bias within one month.
Yield surge deals a heavy blow! Junk bonds may suffer their worst month since 2022, and investment-grade bonds are not spared
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A global surge in bond yields has triggered simultaneous selloffs in U.S. junk bonds and investment-grade bonds, with junk bond ETFs on track for their worst monthly performance since 2022. Fed's September rate hike and increased volatility in long-dated Treasuries have heightened market uncertainty, as investors begin looking for opportunities in long-term bonds and focus on the upper bound for interest rates.
Facts
U.S. junk bond ETFs have fallen more than 2% in September, putting them on track for their worst monthly performance since 2022.
Fed announced its first rate hike since 2023 in September.
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND-US) fell a cumulative 2.4% in September.
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT-US) had a total return of negative 7% through Monday this year.
Glenmede Vice President Mike Reynolds favors higher-quality junk bond assets.
The U.S.-Iran war has kept U.S. oil prices elevated, posing a risk of further pushing up overall inflation.
The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF portfolio has an average duration of 5.7 years.
Small-cap stocks poised to take off in 2027: Fund manager names 2 fintech stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Calamos Investments portfolio manager Brandon Nelson is bullish on the potential for small-cap stocks to take off in 2027, naming digital bank Dave and insurtech firm Ethos Technologies as promising picks. He expects small-cap earnings growth to outpace that of large-cap stocks.
Facts
Calamos Investments portfolio manager Brandon Nelson is bullish on small-cap stocks’ potential to take off in 2027 and named two fintech stocks.
The weighted EPS of holdings in the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), which tracks the Russell 2000 small-cap index, is expected to jump 49% next year.
Digital bank Dave’s flagship service ExtraCash uses its proprietary CashAI system to assess credit in real time, breaking free of the limitations of traditional FICO scores.
The 9 analysts tracked by FactSet unanimously rated Ethos Technologies “Buy” and are optimistic it will turn profitable in 2027.
Companies mentioned：Calamos Investments、FactSet、iShares Russell 2000 ETF、Dave、Mastercard、Ethos Technologies
09/30 Biotech Stock Update—Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
Global Bio & Investment Monthly reported on market developments, including 安立璽榮-KY receiving TFDA approval to conduct a clinical trial of a new Alzheimer’s drug; 北極星藥業-KY changing the planned use of proceeds from a cash capital increase; 施吉生技 planning to partner with 亞太智能機器 to build a medical AI language model; and 長佳智能 and 敏成健康 planning share buybacks.
元樟生技 (6864) signs a “Contract for the Propagation of Healthy Chinese Herbal Seedlings and Technical Cooperation” with 順天堂藥廠—Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
元樟生技 signed a contract with 順天堂藥廠 for the propagation of healthy Chinese herbal seedlings and technical cooperation.
向榮生技 (6794) submits an IND application to TFDA for a Phase II/III clinical trial of its new drug ELIXCYTE-CKD to treat chronic kidney disease—Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
向榮生技 (6794) submitted an IND application to TFDA for a Phase II/III clinical trial of its new drug ELIXCYTE-CKD to treat chronic kidney disease.
永笙-KY (4178): U.S. subsidiary applies to TFDA for marketing approval (NDA) of cord blood cell product REGENECYTE—Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
永笙-KY (4178) announced that its U.S. subsidiary StemCyte,Inc. has applied to TFDA for marketing approval (NDA) of its cord blood cell product REGENECYTE.