Three major institutional investors net-buy NT$29.252 billion in Taiwan stocks
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Taiwan stocks closed at 48,353.49 points today, as the three major institutional investors—foreign and mainland Chinese investors, investment trusts and dealers—made net purchases totaling NT$29.252 billion.
Zhang Zhengwei wins first Asian Games compound archery silver, says he is not satisfied but gave his best
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Taiwanese archer Chang Cheng-wei reached the gold medal match in the men’s individual compound archery event at the Nagoya Asian Games, but ultimately lost 145-149 to South Korean archer Kim Jong-ho and took silver. It was the first individual medal of Chang’s career at an international competition. He admitted that nerves made him tremble during the match; although he was dissatisfied with the result, he had given his all.
Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance” jersey auctioned for NT$390 million, a personal record
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A jersey worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan in Game 3 of the 1998 Finals sold for US$12.26 million (about NT$390 million) at the digital auction house Joopiter, setting a record for the highest auction price for a Jordan collectible.
Kyoto’s Nijo Castle to adopt “dual pricing”: lower rates for residents, higher rates for visitors from outside the city
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Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui announced that World Heritage Site Nijo Castle will introduce “dual pricing” starting in fiscal 2027, lowering admission to 1,000 yen for residents and raising it to 2,000 yen for visitors from outside the city to generate revenue for preservation and restoration work.
杜拜航空 captain injured while preventing crash; never considered aviation career before age 19
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Indian captain Machar was stabbed by the first officer with a knife aboard a 杜拜航空 flight, but fought to save all the passengers. Machar has nearly 9,750 flight hours and had never considered entering the aviation industry before age 19. He previously worked for SpiceJet before joining 杜拜航空.
Facts
Nearly 9,750 flight hours
A 杜拜航空 (Flydubai) passenger plane carrying 174 people
2 coal-fired units retired; Lu Shiow-yen praises 中火 for keeping its word
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Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen praised 台灣電力股份有限公司台中電廠 for completing Taiwan’s first-ever “gas-for-coal” transition, dismantling coal-fired Units 1 and 2. She also expressed hope that 中火 would speed up the contracting and demolition process once it secures the budget.
Nagoya Asian Games compound archery: Chang Cheng-wei wins silver in men’s individual event
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Taiwanese compound archer Chang Cheng-wei lost 145-149 to South Korea’s Kim Jong-ho in the men’s individual final at the Nagoya Asian Games, winning silver and earning Taiwan’s first-ever individual compound archery medal at the Games.
Hualien township representative candidate and campaign worker detained over alleged cash vote-buying
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A candidate surnamed Liang for township representative in Xiulin Township, Hualien County, and a campaign worker surnamed Wu are suspected of offering cash bribes of NT$1,000 to NT$2,000 to buy votes. After the Hualien District Prosecutors Office directed investigators and police to take 32 people in for questioning, it applied to the court today for Liang and Wu to be detained incommunicado.
NTU emergency visits during Mid-Autumn Festival break hit daily record; Shih Chung-liang says October holiday measures will mirror Lunar New Year triage
Taiwan stocks close at record 48,353 points; passive components and ABF substrate shares rally
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The Taiwan Stock Exchange weighted index closed at a record 48,353.49 points, up 0.86%, with turnover of NT$837.431 billion. Heavyweight electronics stocks such as 台積電 and 鴻海 rose, while passive components and ABF substrate stocks performed strongly.
Fueled by the AI boom, South Korea's exports in September rose 83.5% year over year to a record high, with chip exports surging more than 262%. SK海力士 and 三星電子 are key suppliers.
Taoyuan airport cheers on Asian Games athletes and celebrates National Day with floral display welcoming visitors at Terminal 2
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A floral display titled Taiwan Blooms for You has been set up in the arrivals hall on the 1st floor of Terminal 2 at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Featuring locally grown phalaenopsis orchids and large-scale installations, it cheers on Taiwan's athletes at the Nagoya Asian Games and celebrates National Day.
September new-car registrations reach 37,000 as imported vehicles arrive; demand expected to hold in October
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Taiwan's new-car registrations reached 37,000 in September, beating forecasts, driven by the end of the traditional ghost month, government commodity tax subsidies, and deliveries of imported models from Tesla and Mercedes-Benz. Registrations rose 3.7% year over year in the first 9 months. Demand is expected to hold in October, with the total market likely to reach 37,000, up 7.2% from the same month last year. 和泰汽車's TOYOTA and LEXUS led in market share, while Tesla topped both the imported-car and luxury-car segments.
Facts
Originally forecast at 34,000 vehicles
Vehicle registrations totaled 307,200 in the first 9 months
Up 3.7% year over year
The total market is forecast to reach 37,000 in October
34,500 vehicles in the same period last year
Up 7.2% from 34,500 vehicles in the same period last year
Taiwan recorded 37,054 new-car registrations in September
29,200 in August
Up 26.8% from 29,200 in August
About 32,200 in the same period of 2025
Up 15% from about 32,200 in the same period of 2025
Taiwan's new-car registrations totaled 307,210 in the first 9 months of this year
296,100 in the same period of 2025
A total of 12,370 registrations in September
Market share of 33.4%
A total of 115,538 registrations in the first 9 months
Up 2.9% from the same period last year
Market share of 37.6%
TOYOTA and LEXUS recorded about 13,400 new-car registrations combined in October
Market share of 36.2%
Taiwan's luxury-car market registrations surged to nearly 12,200 in September
Compared with 7,402 in August
Surged 64.7%
25.3% in August
Rose to 32.9%
Also rose sharply by 43.7% year over year from the same period of 2025
Luxury-car registrations totaled 77,000 in the first 9 months
Market share of 25.1%
Up 3.3% from the same period last year
Tesla deliveries rose to 5,298 in September
Imported-car registrations totaled 20,562 in September
14 Taipei junior high students fall ill after eating tung tree seeds and are taken to hospital
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14 junior high students at 華興中學 in Taipei were taken to hospital after accidentally eating tung tree seeds that resemble almonds, suffering symptoms including abdominal pain and dizziness. The school said the students are now out of danger.
Han Kuo-yu launches election campaign support; 民眾黨 caucus says campaigning after work is reasonable
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Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu has begun campaigning for candidates in the nine-in-one elections and will attend events for candidates affiliated with the 國民黨. The 民眾黨 caucus said lawmakers campaigning after work or taking leave to do so is reasonable, and that people from any party are welcome to appear in support if they share the same political ideals.
Facts
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu to attend on the 4th
兒福聯盟 released its 2026 survey report on appearance anxiety among adolescents, finding that 35.4% experience appearance anxiety, with the proportion of girls close to half. Nearly 1/4 of students wear masks long-term to conceal their appearance, and some are considering cosmetic procedures. The study found a strong link between parents' criticism of appearance and emotional distress among adolescents, and recommended guiding them toward healthy values.
Facts
35.4% of teenagers say they feel anxious about their appearance
The proportion among teenage girls reached 48.7%
Teenage boys (20.6%)
Nearly 23.5% of teenagers wear masks for more than half of each day
Original近4成青少年在上體育課或運動時堅持戴著口罩
Original近2成青少年表示會考慮接受醫美
Original近1成左右的學生表示「有機會想打瘦瘦針」
The proportion who are often or always criticized by their parents for their appearance reached 10.8%
The proportion experiencing severe emotional distress was even higher, at 39.1%
A total of 25.1% experienced severe emotional distress, including sleep difficulties, depression, anxiety and irritability
Asian Games men's doubles: Hsu Yu-hsiou and Ho Cheng-jui fall in final 4, take bronze
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In the Nagoya Asian Games men's doubles final-4 match, Hsu Yu-hsiou and Ho Cheng-jui battled through 3 sets before losing 9-11 to South Korea's Nam Ji-sung and Park Ui-seong, ending their run in the final 4 and taking the bronze medal.
Liang Wentao seeks public input on Kinmen policy white paper; Chen Yuzhen to release hers according to plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Independent Kinmen County magistrate candidate Liang Wentao released a draft policy white paper covering military, political and economic issues, calling for lasting peace between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait in Kinmen and Xiamen and a withdrawal of troops. The campaign office of Kuomintang candidate Chen Yuzhen said her policy white paper would be released in stages according to the existing plan.
Facts
77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China
Public comments invited through the 21st
Final version to be released in early November
Kinmen over the next 4 years
Make an additional 5 billion yuan in annual funding available to Kinmen
Hou Yi-hsiu delivers keynote at UN General Assembly side event, calls for jointly shaping a future where AI does good
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Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Hou Yi-hsiu delivered a keynote address at a side event of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, saying Taiwan accounts for more than 90% of global production of advanced chips and AI servers but is excluded from the UN system because of Resolution 2758. She stressed that Taiwan can contribute practical experience in promoting widespread and safe AI use in democratic countries. Through governance mechanisms such as the AI Garden program and the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act, Taiwan is advancing sovereign AI development and hopes to work with like-minded partners to shape a future where AI does good.
Chang Cheng-wei defeats Vietnamese opponent to reach men's individual compound archery gold-medal match at Nagoya Asian Games
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Taiwan's Chang Cheng-wei defeated China's Liu Jinyi 144-143 before beating Vietnam's Dang Cong Duc 145-144 in the men's individual compound archery event at the Nagoya Asian Games, advancing to the gold-medal match and guaranteeing at least silver.
After winning the U.S. Air Force's F-47 program, Boeing has also secured the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter contract, monopolizing the U.S. military's 2 major sixth-generation manned fighter programs. The move marks a major turnaround for 波音's defense division, but with 波音公司 also handling multiple production lines and development projects at its St. Louis plant, its production capacity, workforce allocation and management execution will face a severe test.
Facts
A contract worth US$20 billion
Sixth-generation fighter
Companies mentioned：波音公司、波音、Boeing、諾斯洛普格拉曼、Northrop Grumman、洛克希德馬丁、Lockheed Martin
Mistakenly transferred 430,000 yuan to deceased father-in-law's post office account! Daughter-in-law sues post office to get money back, loses for 1 reason: sued the wrong party
Sworn brotherhoods are common in Chinese dramas, but some ancient “sworn brothers” really weren’t brothers! How widespread were male same-sex relationships in Fujian during the Ming and Qing dynasties?
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This article analyzes the phenomenon of “sworn brothers” in Fujian during the Ming and Qing dynasties, describing it as an intimate relationship between men involving romantic affection and financial support, often regarded as a distinctive local custom.
Facts
In Wanli Yehuo Bian, the Ming-dynasty writer Shen Defu documented the custom of “sworn brothers” in Fujian, saying that “the people of Fujian deeply value male beauty” and referring to the older man as the “sworn elder brother” and the younger as the “sworn younger brother.”
In these relationships, the younger man’s parents accepted the older man as they would a son-in-law, or “cherished him like a son-in-law.”
The older man might cover the younger man’s living expenses as well as the costs of his future marriage.
If their affection was deep, the older and younger men might remain intimate like a married couple even after turning 30, “sharing a bed and lodging together like husband and wife.”
In The Master Says, “The Rabbit God,” Qing-dynasty writer Yuan Mei recounted the story of Hu Tianbao, a man from Fujian who was deified after his death as the god overseeing love between men. The account also mentions a local custom of “taking a man as a sworn younger brother.”
In Wanli Yehuo Bian: The Excesses of Male Beauty, Shen Defu listed Beijing’s “xiaochang” and Fujian’s “sworn younger brothers” as representative of the era’s male same-sex culture.
A universal payment of ten thousand is on the way! The Ministry of Finance reveals the earliest expected deposit date; a guide to 5 ways to collect it, including the post office and ATM cash-withdrawal process
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The Ministry of Finance has announced a 2027 budget proposal for a universal payment of NT$10,000, totaling NT$235.7 billion, with disbursement possible before Lunar New Year at the earliest. The Executive Yuan says it will uphold fiscal discipline and begin building the system, covering 5 categories of recipients.
Universal cash payments could begin before Lunar New Year in 2027 at the earliest.
The Executive Yuan insists that the universal payment of ten thousand must adhere to 3 principles: no increase in actual borrowing, no crowding out of social welfare, national defense or other policies, and legality and constitutionality.
The estimated official website for online registration and direct deposit is 10000.gov.tw.
During the first week of over-the-counter collection at post offices, service will be divided by the last digit of the national ID card or residence certificate: odd numbers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and even numbers on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
What benefits are available to Kaohsiung residents aged 65 and over in 2026? Don’t forget to claim these 15 payments! A guide to health insurance subsidies, senior cards, Double Ninth Festival gifts, senior allowances and more
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The Kaohsiung City Government offers a range of benefits to older residents aged 65 and over, including 1,800 points per quarter on the Senior Citizen Love Card, Double Ninth Festival gifts, health insurance premium subsidies, and increased subsidies of up to NT$180,000 for long-term care institutions, strengthening the overall network of care for older people.
Facts
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, Kaohsiung’s Senior Citizen Love Card will provide 1,800 points each quarter.
In 2026, subsidies for residential long-term care institutions will rise to a maximum of NT$180,000 per year, with no income limit.
For the 2026 Double Ninth Festival, a gift of NT$1,500 will be given to people aged 65 to 89.
Kaohsiung’s health insurance premium subsidy for older residents is up to NT$826 per month; eligibility is checked automatically, with no application required.
In 2026, the monthly payment under Type A of the National Pension’s old-age benefits is NT$6,107.
Kaohsiung’s Mid-Autumn Festival gift is available only to households in the third category of low-income status, at NT$2,313 per household.
The subsidy for full dentures for older residents is up to about NT$44,000.
Bringing care closer to older residents: Meinan Station community care center in Tongxiao officially opens
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Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin unveiled the Tongxiao Meinan Station community care center on Oct. 1. The center is operated by the Abin Ge Daaai Association and is the county’s 239th site. The magistrate emphasized the principle of providing care close to home and said he hoped the number of sites would eventually reach 250.
Facts
Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin unveiled the Meinan Station community care center in Tongxiao Township on Oct. 1.
Meinan Station is Miaoli County’s 239th site and Tongxiao Township’s 10th.
Original梅南站據點每週四上午8:30至下午4:00開放服務。
Meinan Station currently has 20 volunteers.
The coverage rate of Miaoli County’s community care centers has reached 86.2%.
The Abin Ge Daaai Association has 8 branches in Tongxiao Township.
The county magistrate hopes to continue working toward the goal of 250 sites.
How soon can people from China vote after marrying and moving to Taiwan? Getting an ID card isn’t enough: the voting requirements for spouses from China in presidential and legislative elections revealed
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The article explains the legal requirements for spouses from mainland China to gain voting rights after moving to Taiwan. In addition to completing a process involving about 6 years of dependent residence, long-term residence and settlement registration, they must also meet a specific residence requirement after receiving an ID card before they can vote.
Facts
To apply for long-term residence in Taiwan, a spouse from mainland China must first receive approval for 4 years of dependent residence in Taiwan and legally reside there for more than 183 days each year.
After obtaining long-term residence, applicants must hold that status continuously for 2 years and legally reside in Taiwan for more than 183 days each year to qualify to apply for settlement and household registration.
When applying for settlement, a spouse from mainland China must provide proof of relinquishing mainland household registration and giving up a mainland Chinese passport.
For elections for public officials such as mayors, voters must have resided continuously in the electoral district for more than 4 months.
For presidential and vice presidential elections, voters must have resided continuously in the free area of the Republic of China for more than 6 months.
The residence period is counted from the date household registration is transferred and, in principle, runs through the day before voting.
The flame for the 115 National Games arrives in Nantou; local athletes prepare to compete
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The flame for the 115 National Games arrived in Nantou on Sept. 30, and the county government held a handover ceremony. Nantou County is sending 508 athletes to compete in 25 events, aiming for strong results at the games in Taoyuan in mid-October.
Facts
The flame for the 115 National Games arrived at Nantou County Stadium at 10:50 a.m. on Sept. 30.
The Nantou County Government is sending 508 athletes, coaches and other team personnel to this year’s games.
The Nantou County team will compete in as many as 25 events.
The National Games will be held in Taoyuan City from Oct. 17 to 22.
Nantou County’s Deputy Director of Education Wu Meiling represented the county at the flame handover ceremony.
The National Games’ theme is “Everyone, Get Moving; Challenge Taoyuan, Reach the Peak.”
The Nantou Tianlai Drum Rhythm Taiko Group opened the flame handover ceremony.
Traveling to Japan? Kyoto’s Nijo Castle to adjust admission prices next year: visitors from outside the city to pay 2,000 yen
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The Kyoto City Government has announced plans to introduce a two-tier pricing system at Nijo Castle as early as 2027, raising admission to 2,000 yen for nonresidents while lowering it to 1,000 yen for residents. The policy aims to raise funds for maintenance and encourage greater local participation.
Facts
Nijo Castle had about 2.07 million visitors in 2025, with Kyoto residents accounting for just 2%.
Nijo Castle was built in the early Edo period, in the eighth year of the Keicho era (1603), by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo shogunate.
In 1994, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization designated Nijo Castle a World Heritage Site as part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
After six decades, Tianwei Junior High School’s old student building to be demolished and rebuilt; Changhua County invests NT$150 million, with groundbreaking on Oct. 1
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The Changhua County Government is investing NT$155 million to rebuild the old student building at Tianwei Junior High School. The project is expected to be completed in year 117 and will create a modern learning environment.
Facts
The Changhua County Government held a groundbreaking ceremony for the “Xinsheng Building Demolition and Reconstruction Project” at Tianwei Junior High School on the morning of the 1st.
Original田尾國中新生樓自民國56年興建至今已有一甲子歷史。
The county government is investing more than NT$155.5 million in county funds to demolish and rebuild the building.
The Xinsheng Building is expected to be completed by the end of 117.
The new Xinsheng Building is planned to include 18 modern classrooms.
For fiscal years 114 to 115, the county government and central government jointly contributed more than NT$13 million to improve the school environment.
Chang Chia-chun and Hsiao Te-shu Open Joint Campaign Headquarters in Xiluo, Pledge to Work Together on Development and Make Xiluo Better
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Chang Chia-chun, a candidate for Yunlin County magistrate, and Hsiao Te-shu, a candidate for Xiluo Township mayor, opened their joint campaign headquarters on the 1st, with former county magistrate Chang Li-shan in attendance to show her support. The two candidates proposed platforms including building a national sports center and an arts corridor, pledging to advance local development and industrial growth in Xiluo.
Facts
Hsiao Te-shu has more than 16 years of experience in public service.
Chang Chia-chun proposed plans for a “Greater Xiluo National Sports Center.”
Plans for the sports center include a “Hakka Martial Arts Performance Hall.”
Hsiao Te-shu hopes to create a “Xiluo Arts Corridor” to revitalize Yanping Old Street.
One 全聯 soy sauce is so good I won’t buy another brand! Homemaker praises this kitchen staple: “Rich and mellow, not overly salty, and adds great color”—delicious in braised pork and stir-fries
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Online users discussed which dishes are best suited to 黑豆桑’s Red Gold and Black Gold soy sauces, and extended the conversation to alternatives such as Pingta University and 黑龍 soy sauces, as well as braised pork recipes.
Facts
A user recommended 黑豆桑 soy sauce in the Facebook group “I Love 全聯—Honest Reviews of Good Finds” and bought one bottle each of the Red Gold and Black Gold varieties during a buy-one-get-one-free promotion.
黑豆桑 Black Gold (less-salt) soy sauce was recommended for dipping, stir-frying, mixing with noodles, and marinating.
Consumers recommended Pingta University soy sauce, saying it was not overly salty, though some found its price hard to justify.
The article mentions 黑龍 braised pork soy sauce, 400ml, on sale for NT$99, and shares an easy braised pork recipe: 0.5 kilograms of pork with 100cc of soy sauce and 500cc of water.
Major Tax Break for Bond ETFs! Executive Yuan Approves 10-Year Extension of Tax Exemption, Adds Active ETFs
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The Executive Yuan announced a 10-year extension of the bond ETF tax exemption and said active ETFs would also be included, boosting activity in the capital market.
After a family member dies, what should you do with their phone, clothes, and mattress? Is it really wrong to give them away or keep them?
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This article explains the legal and practical rules for handling a family member’s belongings after death. It clarifies that belongings are part of the estate and require the agreement of co-heirs to dispose of; access to digital accounts on phones must be requested through the service provider’s procedures; and clothes, mattresses, quilts, and other items must be recycled or collected for disposal in the proper way. It also dispels common misconceptions.
Facts
Under Articles 1147 and 1148 of the Civil Code, inheritance begins upon the death of the deceased, and heirs assume the deceased’s property rights and obligations from the start of the inheritance.
Apple offers a “Legacy Contact” feature through which family members can apply to access some data from an Apple account, usually by providing an access key and a death certificate, according to the company’s official instructions.
Google has a process for requests concerning deceased users’ accounts. In certain circumstances, it may work with immediate family members to close an account or provide access to some content, but it will not provide the password.
The Environmental Management Administration under the Ministry of Environment classifies quilts and pillows as non-recyclable items among used clothing and says they should be disposed of as general waste.
The Taipei City Environmental Protection Bureau classifies spring mattresses as bulky household waste. Residents should first schedule a collection time and location with their district cleaning team; they must not leave the items outdoors without an appointment.
Probiotic Ad Claims to “Reverse Kidney Disease”; Chiang Shou-shan Faces Disciplinary Action and Could Lose His Medical License
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Nephrologist Chiang Shou-shan was found to have endorsed probiotics while claiming they had medical effects. The Food and Drug Administration has referred the case to the Taipei City Department of Health for disciplinary action; at worst, he could lose his medical license.
Facts
Renowned nephrologist Chiang Shou-shan endorsed “Huohua Sheng,” a probiotic product. The Food and Drug Administration found that its advertisements were broadcast frequently on television and other media in violation of regulations, claiming that the product had medical effects such as “reversing kidney disease.”
Cheng Wei-chih, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Planning and Technology Management Division, said the company that placed the “Huohua Sheng” advertisements repeatedly violated regulations despite penalties and has been fined a total of NT$8.9 million by county and city health departments.
The Food and Drug Administration has referred the entire case involving Dr. Chiang Shou-shan to the Taipei City Department of Health for disciplinary action under the Physicians Act. At worst, he could have his medical license revoked.
In 2024, the Chiayi City and Yunlin County health departments fined the advertising placement company NT$3.08 million under the law. The Chiayi County Health Bureau imposed a fine of NT$1.8 million in 2025, followed by another fine of NT$4.02 million in 2026.
Under the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s “Guidelines for Handling Endorsements of Products by Medical Personnel” and Article 25, Paragraph 5 of the Physicians Act, an endorsement by medical personnel is considered professional misconduct if it lacks scientific evidence or uses unpublished research to imply a medical effect.
What’s the Difference Between 悠遊卡 and 一卡通? Insiders Reveal the Key Differences: Choose the Right One to Save on Commuting, with Features Explained at a Glance
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This article compares 悠遊卡 and 一卡通 in terms of merchant compatibility, local discounts, and digital services. It notes that while both can be used on public transportation, local subsidies and parking facility support differ, and recommends choosing based on where you live and travel.
Facts
悠遊卡 was first launched on the 台北捷運 system in 2002 and has spent many years building its presence in northern Taiwan.
一卡通 was established as an independent company in 2014, taking over ticketing operations from 高雄捷運 and building on southern Taiwan’s public transportation network.
一卡通 users traveling on Kaohsiung city buses are subject to a maximum single-trip fare deduction of 60 yuan.
悠遊卡 launched the SuperCard, which supports NFC on mobile phones for topping up online and checking balances anytime, anywhere.
一卡通 offers mobile transfers and various online bill payment services through iPASS MONEY.
The stored-value limit on each 悠遊卡 and 一卡通 is NT$10,000.
一卡通 users can enter and exit for free between designated airport terminal stations on 桃園捷運.
Federal Bank Jihè Card Marks 5th Anniversary, Giving Away Pure Gold “Golden Crane Cards” and Unveiling Popular Gifts to Reward Cardholders
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To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Jihè Card, 聯邦銀行 is offering anniversary promotions from 115年10月1日 to 116年3月31日. Offers include a drawing for a pure gold Golden Crane Card for domestic purchases above a specified amount, complimentary tea drinks, and bonus rewards. New cardholders can get up to 18% in rewards on their first purchase, while the Japan travel promotion offers up to 11%, enhancing the Japanese shopping experience.
Facts
聯邦銀行 is holding a 5th-anniversary promotion for the Jihè Card from 115年10月1日 to 116年3月31日.
Make a single domestic purchase or 萊爾富 purchase of at least NT$5,000 and register for a chance to win a 1g pure 9999 gold crane-shaped card. Limited to 200 prizes.
Make 2 separate domestic purchases or 萊爾富 purchases of at least NT$500 each with the Jihè Card and register to receive 1 bottle of the popular 萊爾富 convenience store “Ayataka” tea drink. Limited to 100,000 bottles in total.
New cardholders who accumulate NT$5,000 in domestic spending within 30 days of card approval will receive NT$650 in cashback; combined with other rewards, the total can reach 18%.
The Jihè Card offers an additional 3% in rewards at 11 popular retailers in Japan, including 7-ELEVEN, LAWSON, and 東京迪士尼.
Get 1.5% in rewards on top-up transactions for Japan’s three major transit cards: SUICA, ICOCA, and PASMO.
“Brought Chinese Jerky Back to Taiwan”—Woman Boasts in Video, Angering Public; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency Tracks Her Down and Fines Her NT$200,000
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A woman surnamed Chen from Pingtung County illegally brought meat products from China into Taiwan, and a friend filmed her boasting about it, drawing public attention. After receiving a tip, the Kaohsiung Branch of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency launched an investigation and questioned the two people involved on October 30. Chen was fined NT$200,000 under the law, underscoring the seriousness of disease-prevention regulations.
Facts
On September 27, a woman surnamed Chen from Pingtung County flew from Shanghai, China, and entered Taiwan through Kaohsiung International Airport, illegally bringing Chinese-made pork jerky and duck tongues into the country.
Her traveling companion, a woman surnamed Tsai, filmed herself eating the meat products and uploaded the video to social media to show off, drawing public condemnation.
On October 30, the Kaohsiung Branch of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency questioned Chen and Tsai and fined Chen NT$200,000.
Tsai had falsely claimed that the meat products were bought at a night market in Taiwan, but police traced the case through social media records and confirmed the facts.
Anyone who violates the Act for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases by bringing meat products from an affected area into Taiwan faces a maximum fine of NT$1 million.
What Benefits Are Available to New Taipei Residents Aged 65 and Older in 2026? Health Insurance Subsidies, Senior Cards, Holiday Cash Gifts... 13 Major Benefits at a Glance
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In 2026, the New Taipei City Government published a guide to benefits for residents aged 65 and older, covering 13 major programs, including senior citizens’ cards, Chongyang Festival gifts for seniors, health insurance subsidies, and long-term care allowances. The Chongyang gift for centenarians is NT$20,000, the highest among the six special municipalities, while subsidies for long-term care facilities have also risen to NT$1.5萬元 per month.
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New Taipei City’s Senior Citizen EasyCard provides 600 points per month, which can be used on Taipei and New Taipei city buses, the Taipei Metro, the Airport MRT and designated intercity buses.
For the 2026 Double Ninth Festival, New Taipei City will give centenarians a senior citizen gift of NT$20,000, the highest among the six special municipalities.
Under New Taipei City’s health insurance premium subsidy for seniors, people insured under Category 3 or Category 6 whose comprehensive income tax rate is 5% or lower are eligible for a full subsidy of up to NT$826 per month.
Low-income seniors in New Taipei City can apply for housing repair subsidies of up to NT$100,000.
In 2026, New Taipei City will raise its long-term care subsidy for institutional accommodation for seniors with disabilities to NT$15,000 per month.
New Taipei City’s special long-term care deduction will take effect starting with income earned in 2025, and will increase to NT$180,000 per person per year.
New Taipei City’s denture subsidy is limited to disadvantaged seniors, with a maximum subsidy of NT$44,000 for a full set of removable dentures.
After the Alaska natural gas deal, South Korea gives Trump another big gift：Invests $120 billion in the U.S. to build nuclear power plants
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The South Korean government announced $350 billion in investment in the United States, including $120 billion for nuclear power plant construction, in exchange for tariffs being cut to 15%。The move, driven by geopolitical pressure, aims to strengthen strategic cooperation in AI and energy.
Facts
South Korea will build a gas-fired power plant in Texas worth $22.3 billion, designed specifically to supply power directly to nearby AI data centers.
The United States has pledged to cut tariffs on South Korean imports from 25% to 15%。
The first phase of the Texas gas-fired power plant is expected to begin commercial operations in 2029, with full-scale operations targeted for 2032.
If more than 6 minutes have elapsed between violations or the vehicle has passed 1 or more intersections, it may be cited repeatedly.
The criteria for repeatedly citing speeding violations detected without stopping the vehicle include violations occurring at locations at least 6 kilometers apart.
If a vehicle involved in an illegal parking case cannot be towed, another citation may be issued every 2 hours.
The “6-minute rule” applies only to conduct that violates the same rule；violations of different rules must be cited separately.
You can still get a pension even if you’re unemployed and your labor insurance lapses！The Labor Insurance Bureau shares 1 tip to get NT$7,000 a month until death, while collecting 2 pensions
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The Bureau of Labor Insurance, Ministry of Labor, clarified that people whose labor insurance has lapsed can still claim old-age benefits based on their accumulated years of coverage. It also explained that people with more than 15 combined years of labor and national pension coverage can receive annuities on a bimonthly basis, and outlined restrictions on joining the national pension after claiming a lump sum.
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Under the Labor Insurance Act, amended and put into effect in year 98, anyone who has ever been covered by labor insurance may apply for labor insurance old-age benefits upon meeting the age requirement, regardless of how long coverage was interrupted, and is not subject to the 5-year claim limitation period.
The age for claiming labor insurance old-age benefits was raised to 65 starting in year 115 of the Republic of China calendar.
People with more than 15 combined years of labor and national pension coverage who have reached age 65 may choose to receive monthly annuities from both programs.
Starting October 1, year 112, anyone who receives labor insurance old-age benefits as a lump sum may no longer join the national pension, regardless of the years of coverage or benefit amount.
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland visits Taichung City Government for the 2nd consecutive year, discussing AI municipal governance and smart Taichung to promote international exchange
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An EMBA delegation from 瑞士西北應用科學與藝術大學(FHNW) visited Taichung for the 2nd time, exchanging views with the city government on industrial clusters, drone cooperation and AI governance, highlighting close academic and industry ties between Taiwan and Switzerland.
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A 31-member overseas EMBA delegation from 瑞士西北應用科學與藝術大學(FHNW) visited 台中市政府 for an exchange on the morning of the 1st.
Bilateral trade between Taiwan and Switzerland reached $4.3 billion in 2025, with Switzerland the 5th-largest source of imports of machine tools and components for Taiwan.
Downloads of Taichung City’s digital citizen platform, “Taichung Go (TCPASS),” have exceeded 3.25 million.
Switzerland’s Federal Department of Defence has announced investment in the drone industry and plans to establish a dedicated unit.
Metro stations offer more than just restrooms！Taipei Metro unveils “7 major free hidden services”：Super convenient, even foreign visitors are amazed
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In response to praise from foreign travelers, 台北捷運公司 unveiled 7 free hidden services, including temporary passes, courtesy umbrellas and menstrual products, highlighting its thoughtful amenities.
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The 284 free charging stations across all 117 Taipei Metro stations have been upgraded to 60W fast-charging specifications, supporting both Type-A and Type-C interfaces.
Taipei Metro offers temporary passes that let passengers enter the paid area for free to use the restroom；they are valid for 15 minutes and can be used only to enter and exit the same station.
As part of its commitment to menstrual equity, Taipei Metro provides free sanitary pads to female passengers who ask at station information counters.
Trains across the Taipei Metro network now provide arrival announcements in 6 languages：Mandarin, English, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese and Hakka.
Taipei Metro has a 24-hour AI customer service system that connects to its lost-and-found system and supports reporting general incidents.
Taipei Metro stations make cleaned, unclaimed lost umbrellas available for passengers to borrow for free；these are called courtesy umbrellas.
Taipei Metro ticket vending machines support 12 languages, while fare card inquiry machines display information in 10 languages.
Shih Hsin University hit by a string of controversies！Department offices cut and KTV added to the library；Ministry of Education steps in：Will visit campus
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Shih Hsin University has drawn student anger over controversies including entertainment facilities added to the library, department office closures and administrative downsizing. The Taiwan Student Federation criticized the university for losing control of its affairs. The Ministry of Education has stepped in and ordered the school to improve communication, or face a campus visit.
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Shih Hsin University’s library is under scrutiny over questions that it spent substantial resources creating entertainment spaces with PS5 consoles, KTV and other facilities.
Students say Shih Hsin University does not provide enough licensed Adobe software, forcing them to install pirated software to meet assignment requirements.
On the evening before a faculty-student dialogue session scheduled for the 30th, Shih Hsin University abruptly announced a surprise campus identity-check drill.
If communication between Shih Hsin University and its faculty and students is ineffective, the Ministry of Education will form a task force to visit the campus.
The Taiwan Student Federation said department offices at Shih Hsin University had been closed and administrative staffing cut, while student concerns were being redirected to AI.
AI talent race heats up！銘傳 partners with NVIDIA and DELL to open hands-on training hub, with more than 30 RTX 5090 computers linking Beishike’s industry and academia and creating new momentum
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銘傳大學 opened the NVIDIA AI Lab on October 1, deploying more than 30 RTX 5090 computers in collaboration with NVIDIA and DELL to build students’ practical AI skills and meet the needs of industries in Beishike.
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銘傳大學 officially opened the “NVIDIA AI Lab” on October 1.
銘傳大學 deployed more than 30 computers equipped with GeForce RTX 5090.
The deployment is the largest of its kind on any campus in Taiwan.
銘傳大學 joined forces with NVIDIA and DELL to create an advanced hands-on AI teaching facility.
NVIDIA Taiwan Senior Vice President Zhu Yi-wei said AI is rapidly advancing from chat and reasoning to Agentic AI.
A total of 15 new companies have entered Taichung Precision Machinery Park over the past 7 years, with combined investment of NT$9.67 billion.
Four suppliers of semiconductor equipment and process materials invested NT$2.27 billion；2 companies in the AI server supply chain invested NT$1.72 billion.
Original6家AI及半導體相關廠商累計投資39.9億元，占整體新進廠商投資額逾4成。
志聖工業 will invest NT$1.48 billion in year 115 to purchase Precision Machinery Park’s 2nd plant and ramp up production capacity for AI and advanced packaging equipment.
環鴻科技 will spend NT$1.15 billion in year 115 to purchase land and factory buildings in the park and expand its production lines.
映興電子 invested NT$570 million to acquire a new factory, ramping up capacity to supply materials related to server power cables。
Of the 6 AI- and semiconductor-related companies mentioned above, 5 began investing after 114年。
“Fengwei Miaoli” upgrades Xihu Service Area again, with cross-department collaboration to promote Miaoli’s flavors
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The Miaoli County Government’s Agriculture Department and Education Department collaborated across departments at Xihu Service Area, combining the “Fengwei Miaoli” agricultural products showcase with “On the Road・Discovering Miaoli Through Reading” resources。An opening ceremony was held on October 1 to raise awareness of local brands。
Facts
Since last year, the Miaoli County Government’s Agriculture Department has partnered with 新東陽 to establish a “Fengwei Miaoli” sales area at Xihu Service Area。
This year, the Miaoli County Government’s Education Department set up an “On the Road・Discovering Miaoli Through Reading” book station at the same location。
An opening ribbon-cutting ceremony for the “On the Road・Discovering Miaoli Through Reading” book station was held on October 1 this year。
The director of the Miaoli County Government’s Agriculture Department is Chen Shu-yi。
Xihu Service Area serves many travelers and is an important transportation hub for people from outside the area to experience Miaoli。
Set out from Daan Port Mazu Cultural Park and explore 71 attractions and 36 food and souvenir shops along Taichung’s coast
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The Taichung City Government’s Tourism and Travel Bureau has launched the “Follow Mazu Along the Coast” tourism map, linking 71 attractions and 36 shops across 8 administrative districts。Related activities were held at Daan Port Mazu Cultural Park on October 3 to promote in-depth tourism。
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The Taichung City Government’s Tourism and Travel Bureau will hold the Taichung Ocean Tourism Festival and a statue completion and donation ceremony at Daan Port Mazu Cultural Park on October 3。
The Tourism and Travel Bureau has launched a tourism map themed “Follow Mazu Along the Coast,” linking 8 administrative districts。
The tourism map highlights 71 distinctive attractions and 36 food and souvenir shops。
The Tourism and Travel Bureau said the “Follow Mazu Along the Coast” tourism map will first be released online and can be viewed on the Taichung Tourism website。
Scan the “Save Map Online QR Code” on the map to add all 71 attractions and 36 food and souvenir shops to Google Maps。
Didn’t buy an LG or 三洋 washing machine？Insiders rave about 1 brand for its “strong cleaning power，durability and energy efficiency”：It has lasted for years without breaking down
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A social media user asked for recommendations on replacing a washing machine，prompting discussion about brand choices and buying tips。國際牌 earned high praise for its heat-pump technology and after-sales service，while 三洋 was praised for its durability。Experts recommend choosing a model based on your needs and checking the installation dimensions。
Facts
國際牌’s locally made heat-pump washer-dryer offers the advantages of gentle，low-temperature care and energy savings。
A general guideline for estimating washing machine capacity is about 3 to 4 kilograms per person。
Households of 三至四 people are advised to choose a washing machine with a capacity of 15 to 17 kilograms。
Traditional mechanical control panels are inexpensive to repair and built to last。
Why are airplane cabin lights suddenly dimmed before takeoff and landing？It’s not to help passengers sleep—the reason is more important than you might think
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The article explains that dimming cabin lights before takeoff and landing is a flight safety measure。The principle of dark adaptation helps passengers adjust to darkness so they can locate exits during an emergency evacuation。It cites explanations from 坦尚尼亞民航局，the FAA and Lufthansa，and mentions the 90-second evacuation requirement and the regulatory basis for floor-level escape-path markings。
Facts
坦尚尼亞民航局 explains that dimming cabin lights during takeoff and landing is a flight safety measure intended to let passengers’ eyes gradually adjust to lower light levels outside。
After entering a dark environment，the human eye’s rod cells need time to adapt；full dark adaptation may take about 30 minutes。
The U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations，14 CFR §25.812，stipulate that when light sources more than 4 feet above the cabin aisle floor are completely obscured，escape-path markings near the floor must still help passengers identify exits。
Under U.S. regulation 14 CFR §25.803，aircraft with seating capacity for more than 44 passengers must demonstrate that the maximum number of occupants can evacuate to the ground within 90 seconds in a simulated emergency。
德國漢莎航空 explains that requirements such as “upright seatbacks” and “window shades open” before takeoff and landing are also intended to make it easier for passengers and crew to evacuate and observe conditions outside the aircraft in an emergency。
How long should you keep a car before replacing it？Don’t go by mileage！Experts reveal the “right time” to replace an old car
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This article examines when to replace an old car，citing AAA and expert opinions。It presents repair costs reaching 50% of a car’s value as a benchmark and recommends calculating total ownership costs to decide whether to replace the car。
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Original美國汽車協會（AAA）提出廣泛使用的「50%法則」作為評估舊車去留的第一步起點。
According to Kelley Blue Book data，consumers spend an average of about $838 each time they have a car repaired。
Financial experts recommend 3 key steps for deciding whether to keep an old car：total past bills，estimate future expenses，and compare the figures。
Edmunds market insights director Ivan Drury and German auto repair shop owner Alan Gelfand stress that the 50% rule is not an absolute standard。
Certified financial planner Jeff Judge cautions against comparing only monthly car payments，and recommends comparing total ownership costs，including loan payments，insurance and fuel。
Companies mentioned：美國汽車協會、CNBC、GoBankingRates、Edmunds、German Car Depot、PSK 汽車修理廠、Kelley Blue Book
Musk returns to Trump’s cabinet and joins forces with Luckey to lead the War Department’s Meridian Project：What is its goal？
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U.S. Secretary of War Hegseth has unveiled a military reform blueprint that would establish an autonomous warfare command and cut the number of general officers。Musk is returning to the Department of Defense to lead the Meridian Project，while also advancing base infrastructure upgrades and a reshaping of military culture。
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U.S. Secretary of War Hegseth delivered a policy speech on September 30 Eastern Time at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia，unveiling a military reform blueprint covering 6 core initiatives。
The United States will establish a new 四-star Autonomous Warfare Command（AUTOWARCOM），aimed at accelerating the military’s full deployment of drones，uncrewed aircraft，uncrewed vehicles，robots and artificial intelligence systems。
Billionaire Elon Musk will co-lead the “Meridian Project” with Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich，tasked with identifying，developing and deploying the weapons systems needed by future generations of the U.S. military。
The War Department plans to cut general officer billets across the Army，Navy and Air Force by 20% by January 1，2027。
Hegseth has launched the “Fortress America” plan，requiring U.S. military bases nationwide to establish independent power supply systems separate from the national grid。
Hegseth has formally launched the first new major military base construction project in more than 四十 years，inviting all 50 U.S. governors to compete to host it。
The War Department has announced a new “American Cadet Corps” program，with an initial group of 5 higher education institutions，including Louisiana State University，establishing military discipline training pathways。
Follow this deck for tonight’s night-market food！The 51 “must-try” stalls in Taipei’s Night Market Feast are revealed，with longtime favorites and newcomers serving up late-night city flavors
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The 17th Taipei Night Market Feast has unveiled its 2026 list，with 50，000 votes selecting 51 must-try food vendors，whose offerings have been featured on a physical deck of playing cards。The event aims to promote Taipei’s night market culture and recognize the hard work of food artisans。
Facts
The 17th Taipei Night Market Feast was held in 2026 under the theme “Deal Tonight・Unleash Your Taste Buds”。
About 200 vendors signed up for the event，and 51 were ultimately selected as “must-try” food vendors。
Of the 51 selected must-try food vendors，9 received Gold Awards，32 Silver Awards and 10 were named Rising Stars。
The event has drawn more than 50，000 votes to date。
Signature dishes from the winning vendors have been featured on a custom-made physical deck of playing cards。
Taipei Deputy Mayor Lin Yi-hua said the Night Market Feast has a history of 17 years。
Taipei Department of Market Administration Director Huang Hung-kuang said the selected vendors span traditional snacks，classic dishes and innovative cuisine from emerging talents。
New Taipei’s native yam variety is now in season，with deals available for a one-day mountain-and-sea treasure hunt
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New Taipei Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan announced the start of the yam season，combining tourism with food and farming education to promote low-carbon travel。The program includes short tours，sales fairs and special dishes at hotels，aiming to support the sustainable development of local agriculture。
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New Taipei Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan attended a press conference on the launch of New Taipei’s three healthy treasures，including yam，held by 雙溪區公所，and announced the start of the yam season。
From October 3 to 25，6 sessions of the “Mountain and Sea Treasure Hunt—A New Taipei Yam-Picking Outing” will be offered at a promotional price of NT$990 per person。
A farm-produce sales fair will be held at Shuangxi Senior High School on October 24，with a free itinerary offered using 快樂島股份有限公司’s 3D AR technology。
Lin Kuang-ming，chairman of 瑞芳地區農會，said New Taipei’s yams are mainly a native Keelung variety with a melt-in-your-mouth texture。
福容大飯店-福隆店 is offering a Mountain and Sea Feast featuring New Taipei yam chicken with Zuo Zongtang sauce from Oct. 15 to Dec. 31.
Underground “Ninja Turtles” spend eight years reaching No. 1 nationwide; Hou You-yi announces New Taipei sewage connections surpass 1.3 million households
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Hou You-yi announced that New Taipei City has connected more than 1.3 million households to the sewage system, surpassing its target ahead of schedule and ranking No. 1 nationwide. The city government overcame challenges posed by underground construction, prioritized occupational safety, and plans to reach 1.4 million households by Year 119.
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The number of sewage connections in New Taipei City surpassed 1.3 million households, reaching a total of 1,300,647.
From 108年 through the end of August this year, New Taipei City completed 373,147 new sewage connections.
New Taipei City’s overall sewage treatment rate reached 93.08%, with a daily treatment volume of 1.11 million tons.
The city government allocated as much as 1.294 billion yuan from its own funds this year to ensure construction continues without interruption.
New Taipei City accounts for 32.89% of all sewage connections among the six special municipalities.
New Taipei City’s future target is to connect 1.4 million households to the sewage system by Year 119.
Scams and bullying raise the alarm! Hungkuo Delin University of Technology brings together 200 student affairs supervisors from across the country to tackle campus challenges; 34 guardians of young people honored
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Hungkuo Delin University of Technology hosted a national meeting of student affairs supervisors, bringing together 200 colleagues to exchange experiences in combating scams and handling crises, and honoring 34 veteran supervisors.
Facts
The “National Meeting of Student Life Guidance Supervisors at Colleges and Universities,” organized by 教育部 and hosted by 宏國德霖科技大學, opened at the Hilton Taipei Sinban on Oct. 1 and 2.
About 200 student affairs supervisors gathered at the meeting to discuss topics ranging from scam prevention and crisis decision-making to support for international students.
The meeting honored 34 veteran supervisors who were continuing in or leaving their posts, including 19 veteran supervisors who were continuing in their positions.
Prosecutor Su Pei-yu of 臺灣高等檢察署 delivered a presentation titled “Practical Measures for Preventing and Handling Campus Scams.”
The supervisors split into four groups to discuss leadership and crisis decision-making, dormitory management and regulations, support for economically and culturally disadvantaged students, and support and management for international students.
A new metro line is coming to northern Taiwan! “See the latest route map at a glance”: connecting Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan, plus a historic street; opening date revealed
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新北市捷運工程局 announced that both the electromechanical systems and civil engineering contracts for the Bade extension of the Sanying Line have been awarded. Construction is expected to begin at the end of 2026 and be completed in 2034. The project will connect Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan, enabling a 40-minute commute from Tucheng to Bade and promoting the development of an integrated rail network across Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan.
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Both the electromechanical systems contract for the entire Bade extension of the Sanying Line and the civil engineering contract for its underground section have been awarded.
Construction on the Bade extension of the Sanying Line is expected to officially begin by the end of 2026, with service targeted to begin in 2034.
The Bade extension of the Sanying Line will be about 4.03 kilometers long and is planned to include 2 elevated stations and 1 underground station.
日立軌道交通號誌系統股份有限公司, an Italian company, won the turnkey contract for the electromechanical systems on the Bade extension of the Sanying Line.
A joint bidding team formed by 新亞建設開發股份有限公司 and 俊吉營造股份有限公司 won the turnkey civil engineering contract for the underground section of the Bade extension of the Sanying Line.
Once the line is open, a trip directly from Tucheng in New Taipei to Bade in Taoyuan is expected to take only about 40 minutes.
The comprehensive planning report for the Bade extension of the Sanying Line was approved by the Executive Yuan in August 2025 and passed the budget review by the Public Construction Commission of the Executive Yuan in May 2026.
Nine counties and cities innovate in the east; SBIR “plays” its way into future living
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The Taitung County Government hosted the “115年度中臺灣9縣市SBIR聯合成果展” on 10/3 at the plaza in front of the Wave House in Taitung City. Eight counties and cities joined as co-organizers. The exhibition showcased innovative work by more than 40 SBIR businesses, and a handover ceremony transferred hosting duties to the Hsinchu City Government.
Facts
The 115年度中臺灣9縣市SBIR聯合成果展 opened on 10/3 at the plaza in front of the Wave House in Taitung City.
The event was hosted by the Taitung County Government, with Hsinchu County, Hsinchu City, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Nantou County, Yunlin County and Chiayi City as co-organizers.
The event’s theme was “If You Come to Taitung—A Future Living x Industry Laboratory.”
More than 40 SBIR-supported businesses from nine counties and cities gathered at the event.
Taitung County Magistrate Jao Ching-ling said SBIR provides the support local industries need to experiment boldly and continue innovating.
At the handover ceremony, a sand painting was passed to the next host, the Hsinchu City Government.
Can you simply cut up a credit card you no longer use? Expert warns “your credit score could plummet, making it instantly harder to get a loan”; a look at the cancellation SOP
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The article warns cardholders not to casually cut up a physical credit card without formally canceling it, to avoid harming their credit score with the Joint Credit Information Center and incurring additional fees. It details how credit scores are affected by credit history length and credit utilization, lists seven key matters to handle before canceling a card—including rewards, installment payments and automatic debits—and provides standard procedures for formal cancellation and destroying personal information.
Facts
In the Joint Credit Information Center’s credit scoring system, “credit history length” is determined by the oldest opening date among the cardholder’s currently valid primary credit cards.
If a high-limit card is canceled, the credit utilization rate will surge if spending remains unchanged; a rate above thirty percent is considered a financial warning sign.
If the stored-value function of an electronic transit card linked to a credit card is not handled in advance, refunds can take about forty days to return to the credit card account.
Under new Financial Supervisory Commission rules on provisions for the risks of credit limits that have gone unused for a long time, many banks have begun lowering limits or forcibly canceling dormant cards with no spending activity for more than twelve months.
Credit cards are non-recyclable waste. The proper disposal method is to put the cut-up card pieces into separate bags and throw them out with regular trash.
When a person is cremated, is the coffin burned too? Not everything can go in with the body; these items must be dealt with before cremation
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The article details regulations at public crematoriums across Taiwan governing coffin dimensions, burial items placed inside coffins and medical devices. It notes that although the coffin is cremated with the body, items such as plastics and electronic products are prohibited for safety and environmental reasons, and medical devices must be removed beforehand.
Facts
At public crematoriums, after the body is placed in the coffin, the entire coffin is sent into the cremation furnace, where it is cremated along with the body.
The Fuyuan Funeral Services Office in Yilan County stipulates that cremation coffins must have boards no more than 3 centimeters thick, be 60 centimeters high and 70 centimeters wide.
The Kaohsiung City Funeral Services Office prohibits items including eco-friendly joss money, prayer audio players, video recorders, CDs, radios and other 3C products from being placed in coffins as burial items.
The Taoyuan City Government Funeral Services Office recommends keeping the total weight of burial items below 5 kilograms to avoid prolonging cremation and affecting equipment lifespan.
Kaohsiung City’s “Regulations for the Use and Management of Public Funeral Facilities” stipulate that the outer coffin covering must be removed before the coffin enters the cremation furnace and cannot be cremated with it.
Cremation takes about 45 to 60 minutes. The process is followed by the preparation and collection of the bones and their placement in an urn; the ashes are not immediately available in powder form.
Article 25 of Taichung City’s “Regulations for the Use and Management of Public Funeral Facilities” stipulates that cremation will not be carried out if the coffin contains plastic, nylon, lime or other items likely to produce black smoke, or if it has been sealed with putty.
Taiwan stocks open October with a bang! Index rises 413 points to close at a record high; 台積電 contributes 239 points as passive components and substrate stocks surge across the board
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Taiwan stocks opened October with a bang on Oct. 1, with the TAIEX surging 413.36 points to close at 48,353.49. 台積電 contributed 239 points, while passive components, substrates, silicon wafers and semiconductor equipment stocks all strengthened. Panel and steel stocks turned in mixed performances.
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The TAIEX surged 413.36 points to close at 48,353.49 on Oct. 1.
國巨* hit the daily limit, sparking a wave of limit-up gains among passive component stocks.
景碩’s share price touched the NT$1,000 mark for the first time, while 南電 and 欣興 hit record highs.
A domestic securities investment advisory firm set a target price of NT$1,400 for 環球晶.
Beijing Watch: From star lecturer to fired overnight! Beili professor Pei Yi’s remark that “men are inferior” sparks gender war; fallout from the coded word “chocolate” revealed
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Assistant Professor Pei Yi of 北京理工大學 became embroiled in a gender controversy over remarks made during a class. The university announced on Sept. 29, 2026, that it would dismiss him and revoke his teaching qualifications.
Facts
Assistant Professor Pei Yi of the Law School at 北京理工大學 has been dismissed.
Pei Yi was disciplined for seriously violating professional ethics and conduct standards for teachers.
Pei Yi holds master’s degrees from the University of Liverpool and the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom.
Pei Yi previously received Beili’s “I Love My Teacher” award as the university’s most popular professional-course instructor.
The controversial course “Protecting Women’s Rights in the Digital Age” was canceled before the start of the semester.
Pei Yi sparked controversy by using the term “chocolate attributes” in a course announcement.
A screenshot circulating online shows Pei Yi saying she supports the idea that “men are inferior.”
NT$607.6 billion supplemental budget includes increased benefits for elderly farmers, national pension recipients, and military personnel, civil servants and teachers; Executive Yuan: funds will lapse if not reviewed by year-end
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The Executive Yuan has proposed a NT$607.6 billion supplemental budget that includes increased social welfare benefits and higher compensation for military personnel, civil servants and teachers. Spokesperson Li Hui-chih urged the Legislative Yuan to complete its review by the end of November to prevent the funds from lapsing at year-end and make it impossible to issue allowances retroactively.
Facts
The Executive Yuan has proposed a NT$607.6 billion supplemental budget, which will lapse if it is not reviewed by Dec. 31.
The allowance for elderly farmers will rise from NT$8,000 to NT$10,000, while the national pension will increase from NT$4,000 to NT$5,000.
A total of NT$21.5 billion has been budgeted for six major social welfare allowances, which will be increased by 23.5% retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Professional and supervisory allowances for military personnel, civil servants and teachers will each increase by NT$2,000, with a total of NT$10.7 billion budgeted.
More than 3.8 million people will be affected by the allowances.
This military, civil service and teaching bonus is getting its first increase in 35 years! Seniority calculations show a maximum payout of NT$15,000; 3 other allowances are paid on top of base salary
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The Ministry of Education has proposed revising regulations to raise bonuses for senior outstanding teachers, with those who have served 40 years eligible for up to NT$15,000. Teacher groups oppose an increase of only 0.5 times, calling for a substantial rise and better protections for teachers' rights and benefits, as well as an improved bonus system for remote areas.
Facts
The Ministry of Education is considering raising bonuses for senior outstanding teachers, increasing the amount for those with 40 years of service from NT$10,000 to NT$15,000.
The current bonus rates for senior outstanding teachers have not been adjusted for 35 years, since 1991.
Teacher groups issued a joint statement stressing that bonuses for senior outstanding teachers must not be increased by only 0.5 times.
The draft adds “no less than” before the amounts at each level, allowing local governments to approve bonuses above the central government's baseline based on their fiscal circumstances.
Annual income for public elementary and secondary school teachers includes 12 months of salary, a year-end work bonus equivalent to 1.5 months' salary, and a performance bonus equivalent to 1 month's salary.
Can NT$20 million buy a new home in Taipei? Experts say there is hope in “just these 2 districts”: a 14-ping micro-apartment
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Housing magazine 住展雜誌 said the entry price for new homes in Taipei's non-core districts surged in 2026. Only Beitou and Wanhua have micro-apartments priced in the NT$10 million range, while prices in all other districts exceed NT$20 million. Experts recommend looking at specific clusters of studio apartments and neighborhoods for lower-priced options.
Facts
In 2026, only new developments 天母蒔麗 in Beitou District and 西門翫 in Wanhua District in Taipei City recorded sales below NT$20 million.
The lowest sale price for new developments in each of four administrative districts—Nangang, Wenshan, Datong and Neihu—has exceeded NT$20 million.
Data compiled by 住展雜誌 covers actual transaction prices for the lowest-priced newly launched developments in Taipei City's non-core administrative districts from 2026 to date.
Original台北市二線行政區預售新案的主流交易帶為總價3000、4000萬元以內。
After deducting shared facilities, the usable space in new developments priced around NT$20 million is usually less than 20 ping.
Latest on the nationwide NT$10,000 payout! On 10/5, each person gets a NT$3,000 cash gift; people meeting the requirements in “1 location” can claim it directly—dates and amounts at a glance
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The Executive Yuan has budgeted NT$235.7 billion for a nationwide NT$10,000 cash payout, which could be issued as early as before Lunar New Year in 2027. Meanwhile, several townships are offering local supplements of NT$3,000 to NT$5,000, which do not conflict with the central government's policy.
Facts
The Executive Yuan has announced a policy to provide NT$10,000 in cash to everyone, with NT$235.7 billion budgeted in total. The funds will come from the regular government budget, without borrowing or crowding out existing government spending.
The central government's goal is to begin issuing the NT$10,000 cash payout as early as before Lunar New Year next year (2027).
Zhutang Township in Changhua County is offering NT$3,000 in relief payments per person. The first phase of mobile distribution runs from 10/5 to 10/23, and the second phase of in-person claims runs from 10/29 to 12/15.
Toucheng Township in Yilan County plans to begin distributing NT$3,000 economic stimulus payments per person in October. Eligible recipients must have been registered in the township before July 2026.
Linnei Township in Yunlin County is offering NT$3,600 in living assistance per person in three phases. The third phase accepts paper applications for bank transfers or check collection through 12/31.
Yanping Township in Taitung County is offering NT$5,000 in economic stimulus payments per person, expected to be distributed before Lunar New Year in 2027. Township residents registered in Yanping are eligible.
Bunshun's latest target is Taro Aso! Reiwa kingmaker embroiled in scandal as political funds from LDP vice president flow to a “mistress's company”
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Shukan Bunshun has investigated the political funding network of Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso, reporting that his political fund management group, 素淮会, paid more than 79 million yen to a company run by his “mistress.” The report also describes two-way flows of funds involving family businesses and lavish nightlife expenses, prompting questions about blurred lines between public and private affairs.
Facts
素淮会 paid 79.31 million yen to a company run by Woman X between 2006 and 2019.
After Taro Aso transferred property to his friend Y in 1984, it was soon transferred to X.
There were two-way flows of funds between Aso Group companies and political organizations from 2022 to 2024.
Aso's office said all political fund expenditures were handled in accordance with the law.
Bunshun estimated that the combined market value of real estate owned by Aso totals 6 billion yen.
Navy officer tapped for Coast Guard post! Former Vice Admiral Yuan Sheng-hua takes over as deputy director-general; Guan Bi-ling explains personnel decision
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The Coast Guard Administration has added a third deputy director-general, appointing Navy Major General Yuan Sheng-hua, who was promoted to vice admiral and assumed the post on Oct. 1. The move aims to strengthen cooperation between the Navy and the Coast Guard Administration and improve maritime defense and peacetime-to-wartime transition capabilities in response to complex geopolitical threats.
Facts
Vice Admiral Yuan Sheng-hua, the Coast Guard Administration's third deputy director-general, was formally sworn in on the 1st.
The Coast Guard Administration added a third deputy director-general under amendments to the Organization Act of the Ocean Affairs Council Coast Guard Administration.
Yuan Sheng-hua took office on Oct. 1, 2026, and was promoted to vice admiral on the same day.
The Coast Guard Administration is responsible for protecting a maritime defense line spanning 540,000 square kilometers.
Taoyuan City performed strongly in 《今周刊》's 2026 Sustainable Cities SDGs Survey, winning the top sustainable city award among the six special municipalities and a special award for outstanding economic strength. Deputy Mayor Su Chun-pin said Taoyuan tackles environmental and social issues through cross-departmental cooperation. It was the only city or county to win innovation awards in all three areas—economic, environmental and social—demonstrating balanced development.
Facts
Taoyuan City won the “Sustainable City Excellence Award” among the six special municipalities and the “Special Award for Outstanding Economic Strength” in 今周刊's “2026 Sustainable Cities SDGs Survey.”
Taoyuan City has the highest labor force participation rate among the six special municipalities, as well as the lowest house-price-to-income ratio and per capita debt.
Over the past 20 years, Taoyuan City's population has grown from 1.88 million to 2.36 million, while its industrial output has risen from about NT$2 trillion to NT$4.5 trillion.
Through cross-departmental coordination and regulatory changes, factory and warehouse fire cases in Taoyuan City fell from a peak of 166 to 56 last year, with only 23 in the first half of this year.
After Taoyuan City established a system to identify risks among young people, the intervention time fell from 117 days to 29 days, and juvenile crime rates declined.
How to choose monthly dividend funds: How much principal is needed to receive NT$10,000 a month? Calculations at 5%, 7% and 9%
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Facts
At annualized distribution rates of 5%, 7% and 9%, receiving NT$10,000 in monthly cash flow would require approximately NT$2.4 million, NT$1.71 million and NT$1.33 million, respectively.
If NT$10,000 a month is needed for retirement expenses or other fixed costs, a stress test assuming distributions fall by 20% shows that the approximately NT$1.71 million principal estimated at a 7% rate would rise to about NT$2.14 million when the distribution rate falls to 5.6%.
An investment of NT$1.33 million could generate about NT$120,000 in distributions in a year, but if the fund's market value also fell by NT$150,000, the combined result would still be a loss of about NT$30,000.
富蘭克林坦伯頓 Stable Monthly Income Fund had higher returns and risk-adjusted returns during the period, but its annualized volatility was also higher than the average for four bond categories.
Fund distributions do not represent a fund's actual returns. Distributions may include principal, and neither the distribution amount nor the distribution rate is guaranteed to remain fixed.
Annualized distribution rate of 15%! 00929 maintains a NT$0.38 distribution for 4 consecutive payouts, with a total return of 76% this year, leading high-dividend funds
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復華台灣科技優息(00929) announced a distribution of NT$0.38 per unit, maintaining that level for four consecutive payouts and reaching an annualized distribution rate of 15.4%. Its total return including distributions has exceeded 76.6% year to date, outperforming other high-dividend ETFs, largely thanks to technology industry trends and changes to the index methodology.
Facts
00929’s latest distribution is NT$0.38 per unit, maintaining that level for 4 consecutive distributions.
Based on the closing price of NT$29.59 on Oct. 1, 00929 has an annualized distribution yield of 15.4%.
00929 has posted a total return of more than 76.6% since the start of this year, the highest among 23 high-dividend ETFs.
00929 is expected to go ex-dividend on Oct. 21. The last date to buy is Oct. 20, and the distribution is expected to be paid on Nov. 16.
The index tracked by 00929, the Taiwan Technology High Dividend Index, has completed revisions to its methodology.
台灣三星電子 held a launch event for the Galaxy Tab S12 series, saying Taiwan’s tablet market grew 3%-5% in the first 8 months of the year, bucking the trend on the back of AI applications and demand for devices to replace laptops. 三星 is targeting annual tablet sales growth of 20% and is responding to cost pressures by strengthening its ecosystem and using a strategy of selling previous-generation models. It is also optimistic that conversion to foldable phones will increase and is striving to achieve positive growth for the year.
Facts
Taiwan tablet sales volume and sales value both grew 3% to 5% in the first 8 months of the year
三星 sets a target of more than 20% annual growth in tablet sales value
The Galaxy Tab S12 series is expected to achieve sales volume 1.05 times that of its predecessor
三星’s foldable phones in Taiwan have attracted nearly three-tenths of users switching from competing brands
三星’s self-operated official online store has steadily increased its share of sales from 3% in the past to about 7%
三星 is pursuing an N-minus-1 strategy for selling previous-generation models, with this year’s results up about 3 times from last year
The share of major e-commerce platforms with dedicated brand flagship stores has risen to 65%
日勝生集團 launches succession planning, with second-generation executive 林華駿 taking over as 日鼎 chair
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日勝生集團 (2547-TW) has begun succession planning, with second-generation executive 林華駿 taking over as chair of 日鼎水務. The move marks the group’s entry into a phase of second-generation leadership working alongside professional managers, as it continues to pursue its vision of a sustainable green-living group.
Facts
日勝生集團 subsidiary 日鼎水務 has completed its chairmanship election, with second-generation executive 林華駿 taking over.
林華駿 also serves as vice chair of 日勝生, marking the group’s move into a phase of second-generation leadership working alongside professional managers.
日勝生集團 will focus on areas including water resource recycling, reclaimed water, green transformation, AI and digital governance.
日勝生集團’s 5 core values are value creation, diversity and shared prosperity, continuous innovation, collaboration and sustainable development.
Professional managers, including General Manager 劉垚凱, continue to participate in running the group, complementing the family members.
Second-generation members 林怡均 and 吳仁恩 are respectively involved in 京站百貨, 加賀屋飯店 and related businesses.
After 日勝生’s 11th board election in May 2025, 林榮顯 remained chair and 林華駿 became vice chair.
Micron’s revenue for fiscal Q4 2026 reached US$54 billion, up 379% from a year earlier and exceeding market estimates.
Micron’s gross margin for the quarter reached 87%, with multiple indicators setting records; adjusted EPS was US$33.42.
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said annual global AI investment has exceeded US$1 trillion, driving demand for high-end memory.
Micron increased its long-term supply agreements (LTAs) from 16 to 26, covering about one-third of revenue through 2030.
Micron’s free cash flow for fiscal 2026 reached US$59 billion. After repaying US$10 billion in debt, debt at the end of the period fell to US$5 billion.
Micron forecasts adjusted EPS of about US$60 for fiscal 2027, implying a forward price-to-earnings ratio of just 6.6 times.
Micron’s new plant is not expected to begin production until mid-2027, making the short-term memory chip shortage difficult to resolve.
高盛 says China’s semiconductor capacity self-sufficiency rate has reached 70%, while advanced processes remain constrained by lithography equipment
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A 高盛 report says China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency rate will reach 70% in 2026, but EUV controls constrain advanced processes, which still face challenges in yield and cost.
Facts
高盛 forecasts China’s semiconductor capacity self-sufficiency rate will reach 70% by June 2026
Mature processes account for 68.3% of China’s semiconductor production
中芯國際’s estimated advanced-process manufacturing yield for 2026 is 23%
China accounts for 20% of global wafer capacity
CAGR for demand for 7-nanometer and below wafers in China is 17%
A little boost for 1.66 million people! 0056’s quarterly distribution of NT$1.72 hits a record; annualized yield estimated at 12%
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元大投信 announced a record estimated distribution of NT$1.72 for 0056 in the fourth quarter, bringing cumulative distributions for the year to NT$4.936. The fund’s size topped NT$800 billion, with AI trends boosting profits in the electronics and financial sectors, and its performance outperforming the industry average.
Facts
元大高股息 (0056-TW) announced an estimated distribution of NT$1.72 per beneficial unit for the fourth quarter of 2026, a record since its listing.
0056’s assets officially topped NT$800 billion on Sept. 18, making it the first high-dividend ETF in the market to reach this milestone.
0056 selects stocks using the “forecast cash dividend yield for the next year” strategy. Semiconductor and computer peripheral stocks account for 41.2% of the portfolio, while financial and insurance stocks account for 25.7%.
0056 has posted a total return of 66.5% since the start of this year, far above the 52.9% average for high-dividend ETFs.
The number of 0056 regular investment plan accounts and the amount deducted have reached 338,000 and NT$2.4 billion, respectively, both setting new records.
和碩’s 鄭光志: AI is everywhere, like the air; shares 4 keys to putting AI into practice internally
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和碩 (4938-TW) won the top manufacturing prize in the “AI Innovation Application Award” category at the Digital Transformation Dingge Awards on the 1st. Co-CEO 鄭光志 shared 4 key principles for adopting AI at the company, emphasizing that AI has become essential infrastructure, like the air.
Facts
Original和碩(4938-TW)於1日獲頒數位轉型鼎革獎「AI創新應用獎」製造業首獎。
和碩 Co-CEO 鄭光志 compared AI to the air people breathe and the water they drink in daily life.
和碩’s 4 keys to adopting AI are scaling up, its internal Pegaverse platform, data governance and cybersecurity rules, and keeping pace with AI’s evolution.
According to April data this year from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the combined market capitalization of Taiwan’s 20 largest AI companies is more than 2 times Taiwan’s GDP.
Google unveiled its new AI model Argon on Sept. 30, U.S. time, built around the Gemini 4 generation.
Major boost for the bond market! Transaction tax exemption for bonds and ETFs extended another 10 years; active ETFs also included
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The Executive Yuan approved an amendment extending the securities transaction tax exemption for corporate bonds and other bond products through the end of 125, and for the first time including actively managed bond ETFs in the exemption, to invigorate the market and advance the goal of making Taiwan an Asian asset management center.
Facts
The Executive Yuan formally approved on the 1st a draft amendment to Article 2-1 of the Securities Transaction Tax Act.
The securities transaction tax exemption for corporate bonds, financial debentures and passively managed bond ETFs has been extended through Dec. 31, 125.
Beneficial certificates of actively managed bond ETFs will be included in the securities transaction tax exemption starting Jan. 1, 116.
The securities transaction tax exemption for actively managed bond ETFs will run from Jan. 1, 116, through Dec. 31, 125.
The amendment removes provisions restricting the investment targets of passively managed bond ETFs.
The government has exempted corporate bonds and financial debentures from securities transaction tax since 99.
The government brought passively managed bond ETFs into the tax-exempt scope in 106.
〈Real Estate〉Commercial Zone 4 site released near Taipei Main Station; bidding expected to open on Nov. 16
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第一太平戴維斯 has been appointed to handle the public tender of a Commercial Zone 4 site near Taipei Main Station. Located on Section 1, Chongqing South Road, Zhongzheng District, the site covers 106.78 ping and has a statutory floor area ratio of 800%. Bidding is expected to open on Nov. 16. The market estimates the sale price will exceed NT$1 billion. The site has drawn developers’ attention because it has a single owner, a regular shape and potential for reconstruction under the dangerous and old buildings program.
Facts
第一太平戴維斯 has been appointed to handle the public auction of a prime commercial site near Taipei Station, with bids to be opened on Nov. 16.
The site is located on Section 1 of Chongqing South Road in Taipei’s Zhongzheng District, just 300 meters from Exit Z10 of the Station Front Metro Mall.
The site covers 106.78 ping, with 320.11 ping of above-ground building area, a legally permitted building coverage ratio of 75% and a floor area ratio of 800%.
Real estate industry players estimate the auction will fetch more than 1 billion yuan.
From 2024 through August this year, Taipei City approved a total of 156 urban renewal and reconstruction projects for aging buildings.
Landmark development projects, including Taipei Twin Towers C1, scheduled for completion in 2027, and the Haiyue International Commercial Building, will continue to enhance amenities in the Taipei Station commercial district.
崇越 Deepens Its Presence in Japan; Fukuoka Office Officially Opens Today
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Semiconductor materials distributor 崇越（5434-TW）announced on the 1st that its Japanese subsidiary 峻川商事株式會社 had officially opened its Fukuoka office, its third location in Japan, leveraging Fukuoka’s geographical advantages to strengthen support for the semiconductor cluster in Kyushu.
Facts
崇越 announced on the 1st that its Japanese subsidiary 峻川商事株式會社 had officially opened its Fukuoka office.
The Fukuoka office is 峻川商事’s third location in Japan.
崇越’s existing locations in Japan are its Tokyo headquarters and Kumamoto office.
崇越 has established a local service presence in Kyushu, using Kumamoto as its base.
The Fukuoka office can connect the image sensor cluster in Nagasaki and the advanced memory hub in Hiroshima via Shinkansen and air routes.
崇越’s Fukuoka office aims to serve the needs of new foundry plants and major IDM companies for advanced materials, equipment and high-end components.
6 Key Risks to Check Before Choosing a Monthly Distribution Fund! What Are the Risks of Monthly Distribution Funds?
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This article examines the risks of monthly distribution funds, noting that investors should assess indicators including total return with distributions reinvested and the proportion of distributions paid from principal. It also uses the Franklin Stable Monthly Income Fund to illustrate its advantages and potential limitations.
Facts
When choosing a monthly distribution fund, investors should check at least its total return with distributions reinvested, the proportion of distributions paid from principal over the latest 12 periods, three-year volatility, distribution stability and management fee.
A high distribution does not mean a high return; if the net asset value keeps falling, the overall investment may still lose money even if distributions are received every month.
Take the 富蘭克林坦伯頓全球投資系列－穩定月收益基金美元A（Mdis）股 as an example: the fund has maintained a distribution of 0.067 U.S. dollars per unit for 44 consecutive periods.
The Franklin Stable Monthly Income Fund has one-year volatility of 4.61% and a management fee of 0.85%.
Over the latest 12 periods, an average of about 42% of distributions from the Franklin Stable Monthly Income Fund came from principal.
Trump Takes a More Cautious Stance on U.S. Diesel Export Ban Amid Fears of Unexpected Gasoline Price Hikes
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U.S. President Trump has become more cautious about a diesel export ban, concerned that it could indirectly drive up gasoline prices. The White House is evaluating alternatives, including coordinating with European allies to release oil reserves and suspending fuel taxes, to address pressure from high living costs ahead of the midterm elections.
Facts
U.S. President Trump has recently cooled noticeably on banning U.S. diesel exports, primarily because the restrictions could risk triggering unexpected price spikes in other fuels.
With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, retail diesel prices have reached $6.41 per gallon, nearing a record high.
Oil executives and energy analysts warn that if restrictions on diesel exports cause refineries to cut production, gasoline supplies will also fall, pushing up retail gasoline prices.
Trump acknowledged that a broad ban could have side effects, saying it could raise prices for other products, causing gasoline prices to edge up and diesel prices to dip slightly.
Energy consultancy Rapidan Energy Group sharply lowered its estimate of the probability that the U.S. would impose strict export restrictions, from 75% to 40%.
September Deliveries by China’s Emerging Automakers: Peak-Season Demand Shows, with Leapmotor and Xiaomi Setting New Records
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China’s emerging automakers reported their results for September 2026, with Leapmotor leading with sales of more than 100,000 units and Xiaomi topping 40,000 after launching a new model. Major brands such as Zeekr, NIO and Li Auto also posted steady growth.
Facts
零跑汽車 delivered 105,656 vehicles globally in September 2026, up 59% year over year.
小米汽車 delivered more than 40,000 vehicles in September 2026, setting a new single-month brand record.
Xiaomi’s new extended-range SUV “小米澎程” series surpassed 10,000 deliveries in its first month.
極氪汽車 delivered 37,216 vehicles in September, up 103.85% year over year.
蔚來汽車 delivered 37,408 vehicles across the company in September, up 7.7% year over year.
理想汽車 delivered 31,817 new vehicles in September, with the new-generation Li Auto L6 exceeding 10,000 deliveries for the month.
Original深藍汽車9月28日迎來第100萬輛整車下線里程碑。
華境汽車 delivered 7,416 vehicles in September, bringing cumulative deliveries to more than 30,000.