This article explains why large donations to temples or associations may not be exempt from gift tax. The key is whether the recipient is a legally registered foundation that meets statutory standards. If it does not qualify, the donation is included in the total amount of gifts and taxed. For example, a donation of NT$10 million could incur NT$756,000 in tax.
Facts
Under Article 20 of the Estate and Gift Tax Act, donations to private educational, cultural, public-interest, charitable, religious and other organizations are excluded from the total amount of gifts only if the recipient is a legally registered foundation and meets standards set by the Executive Yuan.
In 2024, Mr. A donated land with an assessed value of NT$5 million to an association. Because the association was not a legally registered foundation, he was ultimately charged NT$256,000 in gift tax.
If Dad donates NT$10 million in a single transaction in 2026 and the recipient does not qualify, the taxable amount after deducting the NT$2.44 million exemption would be taxed at 10%, resulting in gift tax of NT$756,000.
Even if the recipient is registered as a foundation, it must also meet conditions such as not providing special benefits to specific individuals through the organization and ensuring that any remaining assets upon dissolution are allocated in accordance with regulations to qualify for exclusion from the total amount of gifts.
The rules for public-interest donations differ between consolidated income tax and gift tax. A donation eligible for an itemized deduction on a consolidated income tax return is not automatically excluded from the total amount of gifts for gift-tax purposes.
三星 S series prices rise today! AI demand pushes up memory costs; Chen Chi-meng discusses 2 major buying strategies
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Taiwan’s general manager of 三星, Chen Chi-meng, announced that S series prices are rising as AI drives up memory costs, and outlined how ecosystem services and the N-1 strategy will help address market pressures.
Facts
Chen Chi-meng, general manager of the mobile communications division at 台灣三星電子, announced that S series prices would be adjusted starting today.
Pressure from memory costs driven by AI demand is a major factor behind the price adjustment.
三星’s N-1 strategy has delivered results this year that are about 3 times higher than last year’s.
The price adjustment applies only to the S series; Z series foldables are not included.
The Galaxy Tab S12 series offers a four-month free trial of Photoshop and six-month free plans for Notability and Google AI Pro.
三星 is studying the possibility of boosting the residual value of older devices and developing the secondhand market.
三星 tablet sales defy the trend, rising nearly 2成! Tab S12 targets productivity; Chen Chi-meng discusses the thinking behind the 聯發科 chip
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台灣三星 announced that the Galaxy Tab S12 series, equipped with a 聯發科 Dimensity 9500 chip, will go on sale on Oct. 7. General manager Chen Chi-meng said that driven by AI applications and demand for alternatives to laptops, both tablet sales volume and value grew nearly 2成 in the first 8 months of this year, showing that tablets are becoming key devices for integrated productivity.
Facts
From January to August this year, 三星 tablet sales volume and value in Taiwan both grew nearly 2成 year over year.
Both models in the Galaxy Tab S12 series are equipped with a 聯發科 Dimensity 9500 processor.
Compared with the Tab S11 Ultra, the Tab S12 series offers up to a 61% increase in NPU processing speed, a 19% boost in CPU performance and a 17% boost in GPU performance.
The Galaxy Tab S12 series is priced from NT$39,490 and will launch in Taiwan starting Oct. 7.
台灣三星 aims for S12 series sales to reach 1.05 times those of the previous generation, while targeting annual sales value growth of more than 20% for its entire 三星 tablet lineup.
The Tab S12 Ultra features a 14.6-inch screen and an 11,600mAh battery, while the Tab S12+ has a 12.6-inch screen and a 10,600mAh battery.
The Galaxy Tab S12 series offers 7 generations of operating system upgrades and 7 years of security updates.
Mainland Chinese dramas on Douyin drew enormous attention in 2026. Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei’s Pursuit of Jade led with 44.44 billion views, while 9 shows, including Jing Boran’s Early Spring, Sunny Skies and Song Weilong’s As Beautiful as You, each surpassed 10 billion views, highlighting the key role of short videos in drama distribution.
Facts
The Douyin hashtag for Early Spring, Sunny Skies, starring Jing Boran and Sun Qian, has about 17.53 billion views.
The Douyin hashtag for As Beautiful as You, starring Song Weilong and Zhao Jinmai, has about 17.63 billion views.
The Douyin hashtag for Jiumen, starring William Chan and Joseph Zeng, has surpassed at least 17.8 billion views.
The Douyin hashtag for The White Sun’s Lantern, starring Dilraba Dilmurat and Chen Feiyu, has about 11.79 billion views.
Double 11 shopping slows: How can 三星 sustain growth? Mall share rises to 7%, with exclusive colors, livestreams and N-1 as key strategies
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Chen Chi-meng, general manager of 台灣三星電子, said that amid a slowdown in the Double 11 market, 三星 has maintained 5%-8% growth in mobile device sales through e-commerce restructuring and product differentiation, with its online mall share rising to 7%.
Facts
Chen Chi-meng, general manager of the mobile communications division at 台灣三星電子, said 三星’s mobile device sales value grew by 5% to 8% during Double 11 in each of the past 2 years.
三星’s online mall share of total sales has risen from 3% to about 7%.
The share of 三星’s e-commerce sales coming through its official flagship stores has risen to 65%.
Exclusive colors offered through 三星’s online mall have found favor with consumers, as seen with the Z and S series.
三星’s Double 11 plans this year include increasing investment in livestreaming and exploring the use of AI to assist with livestreams.
三星 is discussing an N-1 plan with partners to address the needs of consumers with different budgets.
Is memory really not in short supply? 美光 executives respond: Supply will be tighter in 2027 and 2028 than this year; some long-term contracts extend to 2031
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台灣美光 said at a media gathering that memory supply in 2027 and 2028 will be tighter than in 2026. Customers have secured supply in advance through strategic agreements lasting several years, with some contracts extending to 2031. It also confirmed that most of its 2027 HBM supply has been contracted and prices have risen, while it is accelerating expansions at its Taiwan sites to meet strong demand.
Facts
美光 said memory supply in 2027 and 2028 will be tighter than in 2026.
Some strategic customer agreements (SCAs) have been extended to 2031.
Contracts have been arranged for the vast majority of 2027 HBM supply.
Prices under 2027 HBM contracts are higher than in 2026.
美光’s second advanced packaging plant in Taichung is expected to begin operations in mid-October.
The first equipment arrived at 美光’s Tainan site in early September.
美光 Chairman Lu Dong-hui announced that, to meet demand for AI memory, 美光 is accelerating its global expansion, bringing Taiwanese suppliers including 帆宣, 亞翔 and 漢唐 to take part in projects in the US, Singapore and Japan and strengthen ecosystem collaboration.
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美光科技 Chairman Lu Dong-hui said 帆宣, 亞翔 and 漢唐 have each participated in projects in the US, Singapore and Japan.
美光 is advancing 2 advanced DRAM wafer fabs in Boise, US, while up to four are planned in New York state.
Construction on a new plant in Hiroshima, Japan, began in July this year.
美光’s current team in Taiwan includes members from 34 countries.
美光 expects customer demand to remain strong for at least 2 more years.
HBM moves toward customization! 美光: HBM4 mass production is progressing smoothly, with 輝達 and AMD advancing next-generation technology
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美光 held a media tea reception, announcing that HBM4 mass production is proceeding smoothly and emphasizing that HBM technology is moving toward customization. The company is working closely with 輝達 and AMD to advance next-generation HBM4E technology, while highlighting Taiwan’s ecosystem as a key source of support for wafer and packaging-and-testing integration.
Facts
美光’s HBM4 mass production is currently proceeding smoothly.
HBM4E development is progressing smoothly, but no specific timetable has been announced.
HBM development must take into account customer platforms, stack height and integration conditions.
Taiwan has front-end wafer and back-end packaging-and-testing capabilities to support HBM manufacturing.
AI memory demand surges! 美光’s investment in Taiwan tops NT$1.6 trillion, with expansion underway at four sites: Taichung packaging plant to open in mid-October, Taoyuan to deploy EUV
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盧東暉, chairman of 台灣美光科技, announced on October 1 that 美光’s cumulative investment in Taiwan has exceeded NT$1.6 trillion, with expansion underway simultaneously at four sites in Taoyuan, Tongluo, Taichung and Tainan, reflecting 美光’s accelerated expansion in Taiwan amid a surge in AI memory demand.
Facts
美光’s cumulative investment in Taiwan had exceeded NT$1.6 trillion as of June this year.
美光’s investment in Taiwan over the past nearly four years accounts for about half of its cumulative investment over the years.
美光 has been operating in Taiwan for more than 30 years and has about 15,000 team members there.
Four major sites in Taoyuan, Tongluo in Miaoli, Taichung and Tainan are expanding simultaneously.
Construction of Taoyuan F11E began in July this year, and it is expected to come online between the end of 2027 and early 2028.
美光 acquired 力積電’s (6770) Tongluo P5 plant this year. The Tongluo plant is expected to begin shipping products at scale in mid-2027.
The panel plant 美光 purchased from 友達 (2409) in 2024 is being converted into a semiconductor manufacturing site, and the first batch of equipment arrived at the Tainan plant in early September.
Tech leaders at the helm, mentors by their side! 政大EMBA Gobi 21 team gears up for the challenge, with nearly 60 business elites taking on a 121-kilometer Gobi race
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The 政治大學EMBA Gobi 21 Challenge Team set off on September 28 for the Xuanzang Road Gobi Challenge. Nearly 60 team members prepared for a year and trained for 215 days, under the guidance of former Olympic athlete 張嘉哲, with dean 黃家齊 accompanying them in person, demonstrating the team’s cohesion.
Facts
The 政大EMBA Gobi 21 Challenge Team departed from Taoyuan International Airport on the morning of September 28.
The Gobi 21 Challenge Team includes nearly 60 business executives and alumni from a range of industries.
The Xuanzang Road MBA Gobi Challenge lasts four days and covers a total distance of 121 kilometers.
The Gobi 21 team spent a full year preparing and underwent 215 days of training.
Former Olympic marathon athlete 張嘉哲 is the head coach of the Gobi 21 Challenge Team.
政治大學 College of Commerce Dean 黃家齊 is taking part in the four-day race and leading the team in person.
The Gobi 21 Challenge Team upholds the spirit of “moving together and finishing together, leaving no one behind.”
TITAS 2026》From World Cup pitches to fully closed-loop shoe recycling: 遠東新世紀 takes on global net-zero carbon emissions with a “single-material revolution”
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At a pre-TITAS press conference, 遠東新世紀 showcased its single-material revolution technology. Its TopCool® Petal fiber has been selected by adidas for 2026 World Cup jerseys, and the company also introduced 100% all-polyester recyclable shoes and commercialized injection-molded components, advancing global net-zero carbon emissions.
Facts
遠東新世紀’s next-generation high-performance moisture-wicking TopCool® Petal fiber has been selected by adidas for apparel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will be used in the home and away jerseys of 22 national teams.
The recyclable polyester shoes showcased by Far Eastern New Century integrate the uppers, foam midsoles, waterproof strips and other components using 100% polyester, with recycled materials incorporated into each component.
The “one-step separation and decolorization” process and single-polyester shoe design technology developed by Far Eastern New Century and partners including 紡織產業綜合研究所 were recognized this year with an R&D 100 Award, one of the world’s top 100 technology and research awards.
遠東先進纖維’s FEFC power x fabric is made from 100% recycled nylon 6,6 and can stretch up to 25%.
Far Eastern New Century’s all-polyester synthetic leather received recognition in the 2026 iF Design Awards.
Far Eastern New Century’s polyester material for injection molding has been validated by downstream injection-molded component manufacturers and has entered the commercialization stage.
AirTek low-carbon polyurethane material, made using industrially captured carbon dioxide as a feedstock, received Germany’s 2025 CO2 Utilization Innovation Award.
Panel waste transformed into Olympic-grade performance apparel! 明基材料’s Xpore joins forces with 遠東新 and 全家福 to target the corporate uniform markets in finance and technology
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明基材料’s Xpore has partnered with 遠東新世紀 and 全家福 to turn waste panel PET into performance apparel. The e2cycle solution has been used for uniforms for 友達光電 and a Winter Olympics sled team, and will enter mass production this year as it expands into corporate uniform markets including finance and technology.
Facts
明基材料’s Xpore has worked with 遠東新世紀 and 全家福 for three years to turn high-purity, optical-grade PET waste from panel production into waterproof, breathable fabric.
The fabric has been used in uniforms for 友達光電 and 雅買加’s Winter Olympics sled team, with plans to expand into uniform markets in finance, technology, aviation and public utilities.
The e2cycle solution uses high-purity, optical-grade PET waste from panel production as its raw material, with an annual recycling volume of 3,000 tons.
The e2cycle laminated fabric unveiled this time uses a 100% single-polyester design, with polyester used in the face fabric, membrane and backing fabric.
The e2cycle solution has GRS traceability data for post-consumer recycled materials and, through a life-cycle assessment, reported a 57% reduction in carbon emissions.
Attention, 1.66 million shareholders! 0056’s estimated dividend of NT$1.72 could set a quarterly payout record; “this day” is the last day to buy
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The headline says 0056’s estimated dividend of NT$1.72 could set a quarterly payout record and alerts its 1.66 million shareholders to the last day to buy.
Four meetings in half a year still failed to keep 南亞科! Yunlin waits 2 years as farmland rezoning bid fails, county government alleges discriminatory treatment
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南亞科技 has confirmed it will establish operations at the Pingtung Park of the Southern Taiwan Science Park, dealing a setback to Yunlin County’s bid. The Yunlin County Government alleges that central authorities imposed additional, unusually strict requirements in reviewing the rezoning of farmland for the Huwei Industrial Park, applying a double standard that led to the investment plan falling through.
Facts
The National Science and Technology Council’s Science Park Review Board approved the establishment of a Pingtung branch of 南亞科技, confirming its entry into the Pingtung Park of the Southern Taiwan Science Park.
The Yunlin County Government said it had been in talks with Nan Ya Technology since March 115 and arranged at least 4 formal meetings in just half a year.
The Huwei Industrial Park proposal went through 7 reviews from March 113 to September 115, repeatedly facing questions from the Ministry of Agriculture, which has yet to approve the farmland rezoning.
In September this year, the Ministry of Agriculture required the county to first seek Executive Yuan approval on whether the project qualifies as a “major investment project” or “major construction project,” saying otherwise the necessity of the development would be difficult to recognize.
Occupancy at existing industrial parks in Yunlin County has reached 99.74%, leaving an acute shortage of industrial land.
The planned Huwei Industrial Park site covers about 29.75 hectares and is located about 300 meters south of the existing park.
NT$11.2 billion indoor materials yard takes the next step! 中鋼 wins top prize for dual-axis transformation at the Ding Ge Awards with AI and digital twins
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中鋼 won the top prize at the 6th Digital and ESG Dual Transformation Awards for its Digital Green Materials Yard project, demonstrating the results of its two-axis, three-transformation strategy.
Facts
中鋼 won the top award in the large organization category at the 6th Digital and ESG Dual Transformation Awards for its “Sustainable Development—Spread Our Wings Toward an ESG Digital Green Materials Yard” project.
中鋼 invested NT$11.2 billion and took 5 years to complete construction of the indoor materials yard.
The indoor materials yard achieves a 98% efficiency rate in preventing particulate matter emissions.
Equipment controls and smart scheduling can save 2.522 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and cut carbon emissions by about 34,000 metric tons annually.
The project has generated about NT$780 million in cost savings.
Operational efficiency has improved 100%, from one person controlling one machine to one person controlling two machines.
Drone inspections can achieve 100% coverage.
中鋼 has launched 575 AI projects to date as part of its digital transformation.
沈伯洋 wears a neckerchief on the campaign trail; 沈政男 revisits the old “red-baiting” case at Dunhua Elementary School: Can someone like this run for Taipei mayor?
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Physician 沈政男 criticized Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 for applying inconsistent standards, revisiting the 2023 controversy over red scarves at Dunhua Elementary School and questioning how 沈伯洋, who once accused schoolchildren of being involved in united front work for wearing red scarves, could now campaign in a neckerchief.
Facts
On September 30, 沈伯洋 invited President and Democratic Progressive Party Chairman 賴清德 to tour his campaign headquarters. The two appeared in floral shirts and wearing “ocean-current neckerchiefs.”
Physician Shen Zheng-nan criticized Shen Po-yang for applying a double standard, questioning why he had previously accused Dunhua Elementary School students of being subjected to united-front influence by wearing red scarves, but is now using a scarf as a campaign accessory.
The Kuma Academy wrote explicitly about the Dunhua Elementary School incident: “In this incident, the school is the only party that truly deserves condemnation.”
Dunhua Elementary School Principal Liu Jian-nan said the school had initially agreed to the invitation to provide students with diverse learning opportunities after consulting club instructors and parents, but did not expect the matter to later become a political controversy.
Ko Chih-en hits markets from 4 a.m. and makes 5 grassroots campaign stops in a day; vendors give her radishes and garlic shoots, shouting “Freeze the garlic”
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KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en launched a “market grassroots campaign day” on the 1st, making 5 consecutive market visits starting at 4 a.m. She visited Gangshan Fish Market, the produce market and night markets to interact with vendors, and pledged to help improve market conditions.
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Ko Chih-en launched a “market grassroots campaign day” on the 1st, scheduling 5 market visits in one day.
Ko Chih-en appeared at Gangshan Fish Market at 4 a.m. to greet vendors.
City councilors Lu Shu-mei and Sung Li-bin, along with council candidate Huang Yun-han, accompanied Ko Chih-en on her market visits.
Vendors raised concerns directly about conditions at the market, including its rain shelters.
Vendors gave Ko Chih-en radishes and garlic shoots, wishing her “a landslide victory.”
Are pets becoming more like their owners? “Owners and pets in perfect sync”: ADD愛德勝 launches a major social media campaign, sparking a nationwide photo-sharing trend among pet owners
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Premium pet food brand ADD愛德勝 launched the “Owners and pets in perfect sync” social media campaign, exploring the phenomenon of owners and pets resembling each other through scientific research. The campaign drew an enthusiastic response from pet owners across Taiwan and promoted its natural grain-free products.
Facts
ADD愛德勝 is holding a giveaway on its official Facebook page, inviting submissions of photos showing owners and pets who look alike or share a similar demeanor.
A study published in Psychological Science found that people choose pets that resemble their own appearance or temperament because of the “mere exposure effect.”
A study in the journal Anthrozoös found that perceived similarities between owners and pets are concentrated largely in their “eyes and expression.”
ADD愛德勝 carefully selects naturally pasture-raised meat from New Zealand and distinctive natural ingredients to make grain-free, hypoallergenic dry food.
ADD愛德勝 uses its exclusive gentle air-drying technology to preserve the meat’s premium nutrients and original flavor.
British photographer Gerrard Gethings previously published the globally acclaimed comparison photo book Do You Look Like Your Dog?
Qianzhen Asia New Bay smart public housing wins another Gold Quality Award! 634 social housing units combine childcare and care services for a livable community for all ages
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The Qianzhen Asia New Bay Smart Public Housing (Phase 1), developed by the Kaohsiung City Government Urban Development Bureau, won the 2026 Gold Quality Award for Urban Engineering. The project combines childcare and care services to provide a high-quality living environment.
Facts
The Kaohsiung City Government Urban Development Bureau’s Qianzhen Asia New Bay Smart Public Housing (Phase 1) won the Gold Quality Award in the public housing category, Class B, at the 2026 Urban Engineering Quality Awards.
Qianzhen Asia New Bay Smart Public Housing Phase 1 has 634 units, with 2 floors underground and 14 floors above ground.
The number of social housing units in Kaohsiung has risen from 790 to 23,055.
Qianzhen Asia New Bay Smart Public Housing received a total of 11 awards from 2023 to 2025.
Kaohsiung City has designated 40% of its housing for newlyweds and families with children to meet family needs.
This year, Taoyuan set up 517 community vaccination sites and 15 large weekend sites, while 310 medical institutions opened appointments.
Original桃園市長者流感疫苗施打率約51%、新冠疫苗約21%、肺炎鏈球菌疫苗則為33%。
Original民眾接種一劑流感或新冠疫苗可領取一串衛生紙，接種兩劑送兩串。
The first phase prioritizes adults aged 65 and older, young children, pregnant women, people with high-risk chronic illnesses, residents and staff of institutions, and healthcare and disease-prevention personnel.
The second phase expands eligibility on November 2 to adults aged 50 to 64 who do not have high-risk chronic illnesses.
Heavy rain damages roads and drainage; Chang Chia-chun secures NT$570 million, with work expected to finish by the end of next year
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Legislator Chang Chia-chun successfully secured NT$570.5 million from the central government for damage in Yunlin County caused by heavy rain in June this year. The funding will cover 64 post-disaster reconstruction projects to repair roads and drainage facilities in 15 townships, with work expected to be completed by the end of next year.
Facts
Legislator Chang Chia-chun successfully secured NT$570.5 million for post-disaster reconstruction.
The post-disaster reconstruction projects cover 15 townships in Yunlin County.
A total of 64 post-disaster reconstruction projects were approved.
The related projects are expected to be completed by the end of next year.
Damaged facilities include roads, farm roads, drainage systems and revetments.
Chang Chia-chun conducted an on-site inspection with the Yunlin County Government’s Public Works Department and Water Resources Department.
Global Views survey: Kaohsiung ranks No. 2 nationwide for 2 straight years, climbs 9 places in 4 years and leads all 6 special municipalities in 3 indicators
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The 2026 Global Views survey found that Kaohsiung ranked No. 2 nationwide in overall competitiveness, marking its biggest rise in 4 years. The city led all 6 special municipalities in 3 indicators—public safety, finance and governance. Mayor Chen Chi-mai praised the team’s efforts and stressed that the city would continue its transformation.
Facts
Kaohsiung ranked No. 2 nationwide in the 2026 Global Views survey of the overall and sustainability competitiveness of cities and counties.
Kaohsiung ranked first among the 6 special municipalities in all 3 indicators: public safety and fire services, local finances, and sustainable governance.
Kaohsiung rose from No. 11 in 2022 to No. 2 in 2026, climbing 9 places in 4 years.
Kaohsiung has the lowest unemployment rate in Taiwan.
The 2026 Global Views survey was based on 72 scored items across 12 major areas.
Pingtung City’s traffic planning needs an upgrade! Liang Yu-ci urges review of motorcycle bans on two-lane roads and stronger parking and public transit for commercial districts
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During a departmental questioning session, Pingtung County Councilor Liang Yu-ci called for a comprehensive review of “no motorcycles” road markings on same-direction, two-lane roads in the city center, as well as stronger parking and public transit arrangements for commercial districts such as Shengli Star Village. She advocated data-driven traffic management.
Facts
During a departmental questioning session, Pingtung County Councilor Liang Yu-ci said that “no motorcycles” markings have long been in place on some same-direction, two-lane roads in the city center and that their necessity should be comprehensively reviewed.
The “no motorcycles” markings on some sections of Minsheng Road were only removed a few weeks ago, while the restrictions remain in place on Minzu Road.
Liang Yu-ci said she had urged the Pingtung City Office to review the “no motorcycles” markings on same-direction, two-lane roads such as Minsheng Road and Minzu Road as early as 3 years ago.
Liang Yu-ci recommended that the County Government’s Transportation and Tourism Department assess parking needs at major attractions, including Shengli Star Village and the Guangdong commercial district, while also strengthening public transit in the city center.
On the issue of two-stage left turns following the removal of motorcycle restrictions, Liang Yu-ci asked the Police Department’s Traffic Corps to review the relevant rules at each intersection at the same time.
Kaohsiung raises flood-control standards again: Outflow control now applies to developments of 1 hectare and urban-planning projects of 0.2 hectares or more
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Kaohsiung’s Water Resources Bureau announced that the transition period for the new outflow-control rules ended on Sept. 2. The threshold for land development will be lowered to 1 hectare, while projects in urban-planning areas of 0.2 hectares or more will be covered, strengthening flood resilience.
Facts
The transition period for Kaohsiung’s new outflow-control rules ended on Sept. 2 this year.
The threshold for general land-development projects has been lowered from 2 hectares to 1 hectare.
New building sites of 0.2 hectares or more in urban-planning areas will be subject to outflow-control management.
Completed outflow-control projects in Kaohsiung have a cumulative detention capacity of about 750,000 metric tons.
For sites of 0.2 hectares or more but less than 1 hectare in urban-planning areas, applicants must obtain a filing document from the Water Resources Bureau before applying for a building permit.
To address age-related farsightedness, 得恩堂眼鏡 has partnered with French company e-Lens to offer progressive multifocal lenses starting at NT$2980, with a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. It has also introduced AI smart glasses and promotions from several well-known brands, highlighting precision eye examinations to protect customers’ vision.
Facts
得恩堂眼鏡 has partnered with French optical giant e-Lens to offer progressive multifocal lenses at promotional prices starting at NT$2980.
得恩堂眼鏡 offers a 60-day fitting satisfaction guarantee to customers trying progressive multifocal lenses for the first time.
Customers who spend NT$2980 or more on eyeglasses can enter a draw for prizes including an eyewear shopping credit worth ten thousand yuan and Lawaken City AI smart glasses.
Lawaken City AI smart glasses are on sale for NT$3499. They cost NT$4980 as a complete pair with designated lenses, with a free upgrade to blue-light-filtering lenses.
得恩堂眼鏡 has a history of 85 years and is known as a trusted local neighbor for better vision.
Chihuahua becomes Mexican National Guard recruit and goodwill ambassador, helping bridge gap with public
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Mexico’s National Guard has adopted Kumado, a 13-month-old Chihuahua, as a goodwill ambassador to build closer ties with the public through community outreach. Research has also found that dogs can identify patterns in words in continuous speech.
Says Brexit has done “more harm than good,” UK PM Burnham floats idea of rejoining EU
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British Prime Minister Burnham said Brexit has done more harm than good and called for a rethink of joining the EU single market or customs union, or even rejoining the bloc. A referendum could also be considered based on public opinion. French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez welcomed the remarks. Polls show 52% of Britons want to rejoin the EU, but opposition parties in the UK criticized the proposal.
Facts
The UK-EU summit scheduled for November
On the 29th, he first stated his position at the Labour Party conference
The 10th anniversary of the UK’s Brexit referendum falls this year, 2026
Tennessee woman on death row remains alive after lethal injection, execution takes complicated turn
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Pike, a Tennessee woman on death row, did not die after being injected with lethal drugs during her execution. The complicated procedure was accused of violating the Constitution, and the governor subsequently announced a suspension of executions and launched an investigation.
Facts
Pike, a 50-year-old Tennessee woman on death row
Because at age 18 she believed a classmate was competing with her for her boyfriend
She was sentenced to death in 1996
But just hours before the execution on Sept. 30
After Pike was injected with 2 lethal doses of pentobarbital
Animal rights group says online dog-meat trade has become an industry chain; Agriculture Ministry says it will continue warning that eating dog meat is illegal
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An animal protection group went undercover online and uncovered suspected dog-meat trading, raising suspicions that an underground industry chain has formed. The Agriculture Ministry said that while it has no statistics on violations by Vietnamese migrant workers, it will continue to publicize the law prohibiting the consumption of dog meat.
Facts
Weighing 7.1 kilograms
They finally arranged to meet in the Hukou area on the evening of Sept. 27
An administrative fine of 50,000 to 250,000 yuan under the Animal Protection Act
One month until US midterm elections; 65% say Trump policies have driven up prices
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With one month until the US midterm elections, polls show that 65% of people believe Trump’s policies have driven up prices, while 82% disapprove of his handling of high prices. Trump announced a 32-day campaign tour and emphasized his strong economic record. Democratic candidates, meanwhile, stressed their support for capitalism in an effort to refocus the campaign on prices and the cost of living.
Facts
A 32-day campaign tour
As many as 82% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of high prices
The latest poll, conducted from Sept. 24 to 28 among more than 2,000 US adults
More than 2,000 US adults
The disapproval rate among Republicans was also 61%
易生菌’s “Huohua Sheng” ad claims health benefits; 食藥署 says violation of food safety law could bring a fine of up to NT$5 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
食藥署 said 易生菌’s “Huohua Sheng” advertisement makes claims of health benefits and may violate the Food Safety Act, carrying a maximum fine of NT$5 million. The company has been fined a total of NT$8.9 million since 2024. Nephrologist Jiang Shoushan was referred for disciplinary action over his endorsement, but said he had only presented the results of clinical trials.
Facts
Fines of NT$600,000 to NT$5 million
The company has already been fined NT$8.9 million by local health authorities
Japanese scholar Yoshiyuki Ogasawara meets Lee Chuan and Su Chiao-hui, says New Taipei and Taipei races remain undecided
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Japanese scholar Yoshiyuki Ogasawara met with New Taipei mayoral candidates Lee Chuan and Su Chiao-hui and analyzed the still-undecided races in New Taipei and Taipei. Su Chiao-hui established a support group for fellow Miaoli natives to court Hakka voters. Taipei mayoral candidates Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an, from the pan-green and pan-blue camps, commented on a dispute over campaign headquarters mobilization.
Appeals court reverses verdict in biggest corruption case in prison administration history, acquits Wang Ling-lin and 7 others
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
An appeals court reversed the verdict in the biggest corruption case in prison administration history, acquitting Wang Ling-lin and 7 others. The court said the evidence was insufficient to prove a quid pro quo, but the individuals involved were still impeached and removed from office by 監察院.
Facts
王令麟 and 7 others
The trial court sentenced 2 people to 16 years and 2 years 2 months in prison
They had originally received heavy sentences of 11 years 8 months and 11 years
The case was tied up in litigation for 11 years
He was imprisoned in 2013
They were suspended from appointment for 1 to 4 years, respectively
杜拜航空 flight stabbing incident becomes flashpoint in election-year battle in Israel
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The emergency landing of a 杜拜航空 passenger plane in Saudi Arabia has become a political flashpoint on the eve of Israel’s election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used the incident to stress security threats, while the opposition criticized the government’s failure. The route has now been suspended, and Israel will tighten screening of foreign pilots.
Japan’s new law to prevent customer harassment takes effect; companies required to establish consultation channels and provide support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Japan's 厚生勞動省 introduced a new law on Oct. 1 requiring companies to establish consultation desks to protect employees from harassment by “problem customers.” NHK reported that past statistics showed medical institutions, the food service and hotel industries, and the aviation industry were among the areas with the highest incidence. Some 航空公司 have removed name tags from uniforms to protect employees' rights.
Facts
New 厚生勞動省 regulations that took effect on Oct. 1
Original大約1年半前的某日
Among the more than 7,700 companies and organizations surveyed
One-quarter had experienced harassment similar to that by “problem customers”
More than half of medical institutions had faced this situation
Next were the food service and hotel industries, at 46%
More than 43% of car rental companies had also faced it
U.S. establishes new “Autonomous Warfare Command” to boost drone and robot capabilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth announced that the military had cut 20% of its general and flag officer positions and established a new “Autonomous Warfare Command,” overseen by a four-star general and tasked with coordinating drone, robotics and autonomous warfare capabilities. The Pentagon also launched the “Meridian Initiative,” jointly led by Musk, Palmer Luckey and Gingrich, and included service members' spiritual health in its reforms. The FTC is also asking OpenAI, Anthropic and META to provide information and testify about AI agents' hacking activities.
Facts
We have cut 10% of the generals across the entire military
We also cut the total number of general and flag officer positions by 10%
A total cut of 20%
The initiative will be jointly led by 3 people: Musk, Palmer Luckey and Gingrich
Japanese company interested in Taichung MRT Blue Line construction; Lu Shiow-yen says foreign investment would ease fiscal burden
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen confirmed that Japan's 東急集團 is interested in taking over construction of the Taichung MRT Blue Line through a private participation or BOT model to ease the city's fiscal burden. Scholars said the commercial structure and revenue from joint development should be adjusted to boost operating income.
Trump announces South Korean investment in Alaska natural gas; 中油 had already sought investor role last year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Trump announced that South Korea would make US$200 billion in energy investments in the United States, including the Alaska liquefied natural gas project. Taiwan's 中油 had sought to become an investor last year and has accumulated losses of more than NT$127.6 billion due to frozen fuel prices. The Executive Yuan allocated budget funding to 中油 and 台電.
Facts
A total of US$200 billion
About 1,300 kilometers long
More than NT$127.6 billion
台電 reached NT$371.1 billion
Original將近有1000多億元的差價
Fuel prices were frozen for 21 weeks
Fuel prices were raised gradually on 6 occasions
Only about 4 times
An additional budget of NT$180.935 billion
中油 received a capital injection of NT$233.834 billion
Man surrenders at police station after bringing coworker's body there; says he beat coworker to death over money dispute
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A man beat a coworker to death with a hot-melt glue stick over a NT$100,000 financial dispute, then transported the body to the Kaohsiung Nanzi Precinct and turned himself in. A forensic examiner said it was rare for this type of weapon to cause death at the scene. Police and prosecutors are investigating the details. This was Kaohsiung's second major homicide in 3 days.
Taipei students accidentally eat tung tree fruit; 6 feel unwell, 14 taken to hospital for examination
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
An incident in which students accidentally ate tung tree fruit occurred at a private middle school in Yangmingshan, Taipei, with 14 people taken to the hospital for examination. 6 developed symptoms, and their conditions are currently stable. Separately, a pepper spray leak at a junior high school in Tainan sent 7 students to the hospital for precautionary examinations; their conditions are also stable.
Facts
around 13- to 14-year-old male students
about 45 minutes to 3 hours after accidentally eating it
Are retail investors getting ready to return? Citadel Securities strategist bullish on funds flowing back into U.S. stocks in October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Citadel Securities head of strategy Scott Rubner is bullish on retail funds returning to U.S. stocks in October, saying the September pullback cleared out overcrowded positions and that fourth-quarter earnings season and the resumption of share buybacks will provide opportunities to invest.
Facts
Citadel Securities head of strategy Scott Rubner expects retail funds to return to the market in October.
Retail cash equity trading volume in September fell to 0.94 times the average for the past year, the lowest level of 2026.
Over the past 4 years, cash equity trading volume has risen by an average of about 8% from September to October.
摩根大通 said September was the quietest month for cash equity trading since December 2024.
Rubner said most of the repositioning was completed in September, and the fourth quarter is the time to re-enter the market.
After a year of huge profits, what comes next? U.S. stocks’ earnings boom faces a tough comparison
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Earnings at U.S. 標普500 companies are forecast to grow 35% this year, the highest rate in recent years, but expectations for growth next year have fallen to 15% amid a high comparison base and slowing AI spending. Market valuations have adjusted accordingly, with technology stocks’ price-to-earnings ratios falling significantly. Investors are watching the durability of earnings and the effects of interest rates and oil prices on consumption.
Facts
標普500 companies’ earnings are forecast to grow 35% in 2026
標普500 companies’ earnings are forecast to grow 15% in 2027
標普500’s forward price-to-earnings ratio has fallen from 22 times at the start of the year to 19.2 times
The median forward price-to-earnings ratio for AI infrastructure stocks has fallen from 32 times to 22 times
The five major AI and cloud giants will spend slightly more than $800 billion this year
The five major AI and cloud giants’ spending will rise to $1.1 trillion next year
Over the past 35 years, the median annual earnings growth rate for 標普500 has been about 10%
Why have global bond markets kept falling? Ten key reasons at a glance; U.S. Treasury yields to hit 6% by year-end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Global bond yields continue to climb amid inflation, fiscal concerns and economic resilience, with U.S. Treasury yields reaching multi-year highs. Experts warn that interest rates may stay elevated for longer, and markets expect the U.S. 30-year yield could reach 6% by year-end, reflecting fundamental changes in global debt and savings structures.
Facts
A sell-off in global fixed-income assets has pushed the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield to its highest level since 2007.
More than half of respondents in a Markets Pulse survey forecast that the U.S. 30-year Treasury yield will rise to 6% by year-end.
Brent crude prices briefly rose to $126.41 per barrel, adding to inflationary pressure.
Global companies have issued more than $400 billion in bonds this year to fund technology investments.
U.S. debt recently surpassed $40 trillion for the first time.
Japan’s Ministry of Finance foreign exchange reserves data show that its holdings of foreign securities at the end of August fell by $87.8 billion from the previous month.
OECD member countries are expected to borrow a total of $18 trillion this year.
Since August 2020, about 90% of the rise in the 10-year nominal Treasury yield has occurred around speeches by key 聯準會 officials.
Wins largest commercial launch contract! Citi initiates coverage of Rocket Lab with a Buy rating, sees 50% upside
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Rocket Lab won its largest commercial launch contract from Synspective and received its first Buy rating from Citi; its share price rose more than 3% intraday.
Facts
Rocket Lab and Synspective signed a multi-year agreement for an additional 20 Electron launch missions.
Citi initiated coverage of Rocket Lab with a “Buy” rating and a $105 price target.
Rocket Lab’s second-quarter revenue rose 62% year over year to $234 million.
Rocket Lab’s backlog surged 137% to a record $2.36 billion.
With 47 cumulative orders, Synspective became Rocket Lab’s largest customer by number of missions.
Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its “Overweight” rating and $122 price target.
Oil prices fall, but Treasury yields keep rising. 高盛: The situation is getting complicated
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
高盛’s Rich Privorotsky said the link between energy and interest rates has broken down. Rising Treasury yields reflect the need for fiscal financing, raising the return threshold for equities. He advised investors to watch interest rates and energy developments before making investment decisions.
Facts
高盛’s head of equity trading, Rich Privorotsky, warned that the traditional link between energy and interest rates is breaking down.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve was tapped again, releasing about 40 million barrels as a buffer.
New York Fed President Williams said there was “no rush to act,” dampening market expectations of an October rate hike.
TTF natural gas prices have fallen significantly. If Qatar can slightly increase its average daily liquefied natural gas supply, Europe’s supply-demand balance could improve.
Privorotsky said elevated real yields may be the “clearing price” a fiscally dominated economy must pay to attract private capital and fund massive sovereign borrowing.
Trump invites tech giants to lunch; 蘋果’s absence sparks speculation it is “falling behind in AI”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump gathered executives from global tech giants at the White House this week for lunch to discuss AI’s future. 蘋果 Chairman Cook and incoming CEO Ternus were absent, prompting speculation that 蘋果 is “falling behind in AI,” though Silicon Valley investor Brad Gerstner said it was insignificant.
Facts
蘋果 Chairman Cook and incoming CEO Ternus both skipped Trump’s White House lunch for tech executives
Cook stepped down as 蘋果 CEO in September, handing the role to Ternus, whose strength is in hardware
蘋果 shares have gained 22.5% so far in 2026, outperforming the Nasdaq index and nearly all large-cap tech peers
蘋果’s Apple Foundation Models are primarily designed to run on 蘋果’s own chips in iPhone and Mac computers, powering some Siri features
Executives from 輝達, OpenAI, Meta, Google, Anthropic and other companies signed an AI self-regulation agreement at the White House lunch on Tuesday
U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick said the Trump administration does not support 蘋果 using memory chips made in China
蘋果’s capital spending is far below the amounts invested by Google, 微軟, Meta and 亞馬遜
美光’s gross margin is as high as 87%. Why is that both a blessing and a curse?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
美光科技 reported better-than-expected results, with revenue and earnings both rising, but its shares fell after hours amid a slight decline in its gross-margin outlook and a steep prior rally. The company expects gross margin to recover next quarter, and analysts remain positive on its overall outlook given its high level of long-term order coverage.
Facts
美光 shares fell 2.1% on Thursday (1st) after the earnings release, closing at $1,042.73.
美光 expects its gross margin to fall to 86.25% this quarter from 87% in the fourth fiscal quarter, a much smaller decline than 輝達’s 75% and Ford’s 8%.
美光 executives said this quarter’s gross-margin decline is temporary, attributing it to employee compensation, and expect it to recover after the first fiscal quarter.
美光 CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said the industry has yet to see supply and demand for memory chips return to balance, and 75% of 2027 supply already has buyers.
瑞銀 analyst Timothy Arcuri reiterated a $1,625 price target for 美光, noting that customers are extending supply agreements through 2031.
Treasury yields surge to 5.34%! Why won’t this bond-market selloff let up?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Global government bonds face the dual pressures of interest rates and supply, with Treasury yields hitting a 23-year high. Inflation, debt burdens and a wave of AI-related bond issuance are driving up borrowing costs, potentially curbing economic growth.
Facts
The 10-year Treasury yield touched 5.34% on Thursday (10/1), its highest level since 2002.
U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion.
The five AI giants—Alphabet, 亞馬遜, Meta, 微軟 and 甲骨文—have issued a combined $220 billion in bonds this year.
The UK’s 30-year borrowing cost hit 6% for the first time since 1998.
The most common U.S. mortgage rate rose to a more than two-year high last month, topping 7% for the first time since the first week of Trump’s current term.
UK interest payments are nearing 4% of economic output, about twice the average level in the decade before the pandemic.
Interest payments in major economies now exceed, individually, the amounts invested globally in AI, defense or clean energy.
Can GPUs earn money for 10 years? Wall Street questions 輝達’s $500 billion financing plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達’s $500 billion AI infrastructure financing plan faces doubts from Wall Street banks and credit investors, as the useful life and residual value of AI chips are difficult to determine. Lenders are demanding stronger guarantees, potentially raising financing costs for AI companies.
Facts
In August, 輝達 announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure financing plan with financial institutions including 黑石, Apollo and KKR
Some banks and credit investors are asking 輝達 to guarantee all transactions or require revenue sources from technology customers with investment-grade credit to support repayment
黃仁勳 said GPUs used to train and run AI models can have a useful life of 10 years
Banks typically assess GPU loans using a depreciation schedule of three to four years
CoreWeave raised $8.5 billion this year in the first GPU-backed loan to receive an investment-grade rating, earning an A3 rating
博通 helped Anthropic secure a $35 billion financing structure for AI computing capacity, with 博通 guaranteeing more than 80% of it
輝達 has said residual-value guarantees for some transactions may be no more than 25%
Wellington Management manages about $1.3 trillion in assets, while TCW manages more than $200 billion
New iPhone prices come in below expectations; Morgan Stanley cuts 蘋果 price target to $355
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
摩根士丹利 cut its price target for 蘋果 to $355, citing lower-than-expected iPhone pricing and the share-price rally, while maintaining its Overweight rating and forecasting earnings-per-share growth over the next two years.
Facts
摩根士丹利 cut its price target for 蘋果 to $355 from $360 and maintained its “Overweight” rating.
蘋果 shares have surged more than 30% over the past six months and are now at $333, giving the company a market capitalization of $4.86 trillion.
Lower-than-expected pricing for the new iPhone is slightly weighing on forecasts for the iPhone’s average selling price and gross margin.
摩根士丹利 forecasts 蘋果 earnings per share of about $10 in fiscal 2027 and nearly $11 in fiscal 2028.
The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal has allowed a class-action lawsuit against 蘋果 and 亞馬遜 to proceed.
伯恩斯坦 maintained its “Outperform” rating, highlighting the potential pressure that rising memory costs could put on gross margins.
美光 earnings offer clues to SanDisk’s outlook; Citi remains bullish and reiterates Buy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
花旗集團 reiterated its Buy rating on SanDisk Corp, citing 美光科技’s strong NAND revenue growth and an AI-driven demand outlook. 美光’s NAND revenue rose 42% quarter over quarter this quarter, while prices climbed 30%, demonstrating strong fundamentals.
Facts
花旗集團 reiterated its “Buy” rating on SanDisk Corp, maintaining its $2,100 price target.
美光’s NAND revenue rose 42% quarter over quarter, while prices increased about 30%, above the market’s expected 20%.
美光 management said NAND supply growth in 2026 is expected to be lower than that of the overall industry.
KeyBanc said 美光’s DRAM prices rose nearly 20% quarter over quarter, while NAND prices climbed 30%.
摩根士丹利 said 美光’s latest quarterly earnings per share exceeded market expectations by 5%, while its guidance was 6% above consensus.
Reuters: U.S. officials assess that the likelihood of a Chinese attack on Taiwan in 2027 has declined
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Reuters reported that U.S. officials believe the odds of the Chinese military attacking Taiwan before 2028 have fallen because anti-corruption efforts have delayed preparations and Beijing is focused on Taiwan’s elections. But the risk could rise if Lai Ching-te is reelected.
Facts
U.S. officials believe the likelihood of the Chinese military invading Taiwan before 2028 is gradually declining.
Xi Jinping once instructed the military to be ready by 2027 to seize Taiwan by force if necessary.
Delays to military preparations caused by the Chinese Communist Party’s anti-corruption campaign are one reason the likelihood of an attack on Taiwan has fallen.
Beijing hopes the 2028 election will produce a new government more amenable to Beijing’s control of Taiwan.
If Lai Ching-te is reelected, the likelihood of the Chinese military using force in 2028 or later would increase.
AI orders are propping up U.S. factories! Manufacturing expands for 9th straight month as inflation pressures build again
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. manufacturing index rose again in September to 54.5, marking 9 consecutive months of expansion, with AI investment and inventory restocking supporting orders. But raw material prices surged to 77.9 and delivery delays increased, stoking inflation pressures. The U.S.-Iran conflict is driving up energy costs, posing challenges for industries outside AI.
Facts
The U.S. manufacturing index stood at 54.5 in September, marking a ninth consecutive month of expansion.
OriginalISM投入價格指數由71.1跳升至77.9，創5月以來最高。
The new orders index rose from 53.7 to 55.3, while the measure of backlogs climbed to its highest level since February.
The employment index rose from 51.2 to 52.7, expanding for a third consecutive month.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to 3.75% to 4% and signaled that further hikes may be possible.
New export orders in the S&P Global survey have declined for 15 consecutive months.
水利署 issued a Level 2 flood alert for Jiadong Township, Pingtung County. Rainfall at the Wenzai station exceeded 40mm in one hour, and flood-prone villages and roads in the area could be inundated within 3 hours.
水利署 announced that the alert for the Jiutaiwu Rain Gauge Station in Taiwu Township, Pingtung County, has been lifted. Rainfall has eased, but residents are still advised to watch for flood reports and take precautions against flooding.
中央氣象署 issued a real-time severe thunderstorm alert for Pingtung County at 23:29 on October 1, 115, in effect until 00:29 the next day. Residents were urged to guard against flooding, poor visibility and lightning.
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, warning that localized heavy rain or downpours are likely in the mountainous areas of Pingtung County and the Kaohsiung-Pingtung region from tonight (1) through tomorrow morning (2). Residents were urged to watch for lightning, strong gusts, flooding and rapidly rising stream levels.
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory for Pingtung County, warning of localized heavy rain or downpours in mountainous areas from tonight (1) through tomorrow morning (2), with a chance of similar conditions in the Kaohsiung-Pingtung region. Residents were urged to watch for lightning, strong gusts and flooding.
Strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow light) (Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a land strong-wind advisory (yellow level), as northeasterly winds strengthen. From the morning through the evening of the 2nd, localized areas of Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Penghu County and Lienchiang County may experience average winds of force 6 or above or gusts of force 8 or above.
Private-room personal training gym “APT ROOM 札幌北24条店,” a 2-minute walk from 北24条駅 in Sapporo’s Kita Ward, opens Oct. 10
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社アプトルーム will open “APT ROOM 札幌北24条店,” a private-room personal training gym located a 2-minute walk from 北24条駅 in Sapporo’s Kita Ward, on Oct. 10, 2026. The location will be the company’s 22nd nationwide and will offer promotions including a first trial session for 1,000 yen and a 0-yen enrollment fee. Female trainers will lead the sessions.
株式会社市川サッカークラブ announced the signing of goalkeeper 長瀬竜世, born in 2006. A graduate of Teikyo Heisei University, 長瀬 has pledged to help the team win and gain promotion to the Kanto League, drawing on his build-up play and shot-stopping skills.
A wider aisle makes shopping smarter! New TV commercial, “カネスエいこっ広い通路,” to air from Saturday, Oct. 3
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
カネスエグループ announced that a new TV commercial for its Tokai-region supermarket chain カネスエ will begin airing on Oct. 3, 2026. Starring 宮﨑優 and 岡田義徳, the commercial humorously showcases the appeal of “smart shopping” in stress-free, wide aisles.
Sweating buckets even in the dead of winter: one person takes on 4 roles in an energetic performance!? The 4-part Olive new web commercial “得してしまうニシダ,” set at マクドナルド, premieres Oct. 2, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社三井住友銀行 and Sumitomo Mitsui Card will release a new web commercial for the personal financial service Olive, titled “得してしまうニシダ,” on Oct. 2, 2026. ラランド’s ニシダ plays 4 roles set at マクドナルド, highlighting the benefits of mobile ordering and contactless payments, including up to 20% back in V Points. The companies will also run a limited-time campaign with マクドナルド.
Starring Anne Hathaway; produced by J. J. Abrams. Dinosaurs vs. an ordinary family in an unprecedented survival adventure: “オークストリートの異変” arrives for lightning-fast premium streaming today, Friday, Oct. 2!!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ワーナー ブラザース ジャパン合同会社 began premium streaming of “オークストリートの異変,” a film produced by J. J. Abrams, on Oct. 2, 2026. The film stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor and has become a hit, earning a strong 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Hashimoto Karen, co-representative of キャンプ女子株式会社, to speak at “Life gooes on. Women Entrepreneurs’ Work Exhibition,” an official linked event of Fukuoka City-hosted RAMEN TECH 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
橋本華恋, co-representative of キャンプ女子株式会社, will speak at “Life gooes on. Women Entrepreneurs’ Work Exhibition,” an official linked event of Fukuoka City-hosted RAMEN TECH 2026, on Oct. 7, 2026, and lead a workshop on public relations and communications.
Facts
30 women entrepreneurs
45 minutes
Talk session (25 minutes)
Mini-workshop (10 minutes)
Q&A (10 minutes)
2 years
From 2024
2019
Since 2023
250,000 sticks to date
As of March 2026
More than 70,000 total followers across social media
2027 graduate recruitment ceremony held today, Oct. 1, at 4 regional offices nationwide! More than 100 hires for the 3rd consecutive year, with the company’s unique “internal recruiter system” and “referrals from job offer recipients” substantially strengthening recruitment and retention
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ニッカホーム held simultaneous ceremonies for its 2027 graduate job offer recipients at 4 regional offices nationwide on Oct. 1, 2026. It has hired more than 100 people for the 3rd consecutive year, and reforms including an internal recruiter system and referral hiring have increased attendance at information sessions and halved the employee turnover rate.
Facts
More than 100 new graduates have received job offers across the 4 regional offices this year
134 accepted job offers
3,330 information-session attendees
About 2.8 times the 24 graduate cohort
Lower offer-decline rate (down to 15%)
Company-wide plan to hire 120 people from the 2028 graduate cohort
Physician 喜多村麻梨子 spoke at the international summit “ASCEND” in India, advocating “Frame Shift,” the idea that encounters with people and changes in one’s environment can shift one’s framework of thought. After returning home, she published a related report in English.
U.S. and European bond yields hit new highs; European stocks close lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Record-high U.S. and European government bond yields sent Europe’s 3 major stock markets lower. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.34%, while London’s FTSE 100, Frankfurt’s DAX and Paris’s CAC 40 all closed lower.
Former New Taipei City Fire Department chief Huang Deqing dies at 61
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former New Taipei City Fire Department chief Huang Deqing has died at the age of 61. He served as chief for 17 years. In recent years, he resigned and became an adviser after controversies involving an extramarital affair and procurement irregularities. He died after being hospitalized with an illness in recent days.
South Korea’s population aged 65 and over exceeds 11.12 million, accounting for 21.6% of the total
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Data released by 韓國國家數據處 show that the number of people aged 65 and over exceeded 11.12 million this year, accounting for 21.6% of the total population and marking South Korea’s official entry into a super-aged society.
Trump tells TIME Taiwan chip company is investing $500 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In an interview with 時代雜誌, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that a “great Taiwanese chip company” is investing $500 billion in the United States, but did not name the company. He also mentioned Pfizer, Apple and Nvidia.
Heavy rain precautions in Pingtung mountains; localized heavy rain in Kaohsiung-Pingtung region
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, warning of localized heavy rain or downpours in the mountainous areas of Pingtung County from tonight through tomorrow morning, with a chance of localized heavy rain in the Kaohsiung-Pingtung region. Residents were urged to watch for lightning, strong gusts, flooding and rapidly rising stream levels.
Health Calendar | We don't necessarily smile because we're happy, but we can be happy because we smile (William James) - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
On World Smile Day, this article introduces the “facial feedback hypothesis” proposed by the father of psychology, William James, explains the link between smiling and dopamine in the brain, and recommends using smiles to combat everyday stress.