YOMI International株式会社 has opened media registration for “Memento Mori in NYC,” an international cultural event to be held in New York on November 5 and 6, 2026.
Turning AI use from individual ingenuity into organizational strength. TSUMUGU to launch “Advanced AI Utilization Support Service” on October 1
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株式会社TSUMUGU will begin offering its “Advanced AI Utilization Support Service” on October 1, 2026. The service aims to elevate generative AI use from individual ingenuity to organizational strength, providing hands-on support based on real business operations.
三井温熱 signs MOU with ホーチミン市工業大学 in Vietnam. Full-scale development of local talent and research collaboration to begin with “三井温熱LAB” as its base
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三井温熱株式会社 signed an MOU with ホーチミン市工業大学 (IUH) in Vietnam on August 28, 2026, and will step up local talent development and research collaboration, with “三井温熱LAB” as its base.
Facts
August 28, 2026
Companies mentioned：三井温熱株式会社、ホーチミン市工業大学、INTACT Base、国立台湾科技大学、国立高雄科技大学、FPT Polytechnic College
Launch of contract packaging and sterilization services for regenerative medicine
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株式会社サンプラテック will launch “Contract Packaging and Sterilization Services” for the regenerative medicine sector on October 1, 2026. Drawing on expertise developed through its iP-TEC® brand, the company will provide comprehensive support, from selecting sterilization methods and designing packaging to ensuring compliance with the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, helping advance the industrialization of regenerative medicine.
17-year track record: Business support system “NeXT-PaTH clinic” for independent pathologists to be exhibited at 日本病理学会
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株式会社デジタル・ウント・メア will exhibit its business support system “NeXT-PaTH clinic” for independent pathologists at the 72nd Annual Autumn Meeting of 日本病理学会, with live demonstrations and consultations on implementation.
Documentary “VOICE OF EARTH” released on YouTube. 阿部進之介, 髙木菜那, 髙木美帆, 安井謙太郎 and 畑野ひろ子 create products with SUBJECT. from materials that have served their purpose
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The documentary “VOICE OF EARTH” will be released on YouTube starting October 2, 2026. A group of 5, including 阿部進之介, will create products from materials that have served their purpose in collaboration with the brand SUBJECT. The products will go on sale on October 8, and an exhibition will be held at Tokyo Tower starting on the 6th of the same month.
Facts
To be released starting Friday, October 2, 2026
5 people from the worlds of acting, sports, music and modeling
Fourway’s book marketing continues to deliver publishing success—putting expertise in inheritance consulting into a single book. Case study interview with シナジープラスグループ released
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株式会社フォーウェイ has released an interview about the publishing experience of Junichi Kamejima, representative of シナジープラスグループ. Through his book “Families Brought Together by Inheritance, Families Driven Apart,” he communicates his expertise in inheritance consulting and uses the book to generate inquiries and build partnerships with professionals.
nocall.ai cuts AI phone response time by approximately 58% using “Jev,” a decision-specialized AI from U.S.-based TypeSafe AI社
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nocall株式会社 tested integrating “Jev,” a decision-specialized AI from U.S.-based TypeSafe AI社, into AI phone conversation management and cut response time during topic changes by approximately 58%.
[New program released] Making care and welfare training entertaining! “市民協ラジオ,” an audio program for candid discussions about frontline realities, now streaming officially on YouTube
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認定特定非営利活動法人市民福祉団体全国協議会 has begun streaming “市民協ラジオ,” an audio program featuring candid accounts of the realities of care and welfare work, on its official YouTube channel. The 1st release is the full-length, uncut version of a public mock recording at Fujisawa City Hall.
Facts
Approximately 30 welfare professionals and listeners
IAS Japan joins the “Originator Profile (OP) Technology Research Association” to improve digital content transparency
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Integral Ad Science（IAS） announced that it has joined the “Originator Profile (OP) Technology Research Association,” which aims to improve digital content transparency. OP aims to become a Web standard and is a technology that makes information about content creators verifiable; it is expected to help curb fake news and ad fraud.
Facts
Oct. 2, 2026
Dec. 15, 2022
Companies mentioned：Integral Ad Science、IAS Japan、Integral Ad Science Japan、秋田魁新報社、朝日新聞社、一般社団法人WebDINO JAPAN、ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ、NTT、愛媛新聞社、河北新報社、一般社団法人共同通信社、京都新聞社、高知新聞社、神戸新聞社、佐賀新聞社、SEARCHLIGHT、産経新聞社、山陽新聞社、時事通信社、静岡新聞社、信濃毎日新聞社、ジャパンタイムズ、小学館、スマートニュース、大日本印刷、中国新聞社、中日新聞社、TBSテレビ、電通、電通総研、新潟日報社、日本ビジネスプレス、日本経済新聞社、日本テレビ放送網、日本放送協会、News Corp、博報堂、ビデオリサーチ、福島民友新聞社、フジテレビジョン、fluct、フリークアウト・ホールディングス、北海道新聞社、北國新聞社、毎日新聞社、magaport、宮崎日日新聞社、Momentum、山形新聞社、UNICORN、読売新聞東京本社、LINEヤフー、慶應義塾大学サイバー文明研究センター、W3C
[Starts October 29] “CEPs and the Map of Recall: Lecture Series 2026,” a 7-part series exploring why brands with awareness are not chosen
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MARPS, operated by 株式会社トライバルメディアハウス, will launch “CEPs and the Map of Recall: Lecture Series 2026,” a free 7-part series starting October 29 that explores why brands with awareness are not chosen. A special webinar on October 22 will also feature Yuui Kakiuchi discussing internal coordination.
Facts
7 sessions in total
An average of 2 or fewer
A total of 6,000 people
Supporting advertising, public relations and sales promotion for more than 300 major companies
More than 50 speaking engagements annually
Drawing on planning experience with more than 100 companies
100 merchandise ideas that break away from the standard! Exhibiting at the 6th Oshikatsu EXPO Autumn
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アイグッズ株式会社 will exhibit at the 6th Oshikatsu EXPO Autumn, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 to 9, 2026, showcasing more than 100 types of original merchandise for the entertainment and character industries.
[No more carrying charging cables] Magnetic mobile battery “Snap-N-Charge V3” to go on presale at Makuake starting October 2
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株式会社LeaguE will begin presales of its “Snap-N-Charge V3” mobile battery, which enables cable-free charging through a magnetic connection, on the crowdfunding service Makuake starting October 2, 2026.
LayerX opens preregistration for “Bakuraku Sales AI,” an AI service for sales teams
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株式会社LayerX has opened preregistration for “Bakuraku Sales AI,” an AI service that supports data utilization and productivity improvements in sales organizations, and will offer a free trial of about 2 weeks to companies using Google Workspace.
MAKOTO Prime joins business conference “ATERUI2026” as platinum sponsor for 2 consecutive years
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株式会社MAKOTO Prime served as a platinum sponsor at the business conference “ATERUI2026,” held in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on September 3 and 4, 2026, continuing its sponsorship from last year. The company exhibited a booth and introduced its generative AI business.
Launch of “KEN CM転職支援,” a job placement service specializing in site supervisors and construction management. The representative, who worked as a temporary site supervisor, site manager, and developer before independently managing a CM company for 14 years, will provide consultations directly.
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株式会社KEN CM転職支援 launched “KEN CM転職支援,” a job placement service specializing in site supervisors and construction management, on September 1, 2026. Representative 越川健治 will handle consultations directly, offering support based on his experience managing a CM company and a track record of projects covering 73 buildings and more than 70,000㎡ of total floor area.
Facts
Sept. 1, 2026
73 buildings
More than 70,000㎡ of total floor area
Through incorporation in 2012
Companies mentioned：株式会社KEN CM転職支援、株式会社土地活用、株式会社KEN CM
Using the power of film to turn prejudice into dialogue: the 1st Addiction International Film Festival to be held
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The 1st Addiction International Film Festival, organized by 公益社団法人ギャンブル依存症問題を考える会, will be held at Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall on October 11 and 12, 2026. It aims to eliminate prejudice through films about addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling, and other substances and activities.
“What assumptions underlie that question?” Free release of a 24-page practical guide linking workplace decisions and learning
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リクエスト株式会社, a company engaged in research and educational development in organizational behavioral science®, has released for free the practical guide “What Assumptions Underlie That Question? Practical Questions for Workplace Decisions and Learning.” The 24-page PDF includes concrete examples and diagrams for examining the assumptions behind questions in early-career development, workplace dialogue, and AI use.
2026 World Manufacturing Convention achieves impressive results
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The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention was held in Hefei, achieving results including 217 high-tech exhibits and contracts for 790 projects, with total investment of 3,634亿元.
Facts
217 advanced high-tech exhibits
An increase of 18% from the previous year
790 projects were signed
Total investment reached 3,634亿元
Participants and exhibitors gathered from 54 countries and regions
Does investing in studio apartments really pay off? A salaried investor with 10.1 million yen in rental income, formerly employed by a real estate company, shares how investors worried they may have “made a mistake” can turn things around. “逆襲のワンルームマンション投資” goes on sale
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株式会社秀和システム新社 will publish “逆襲のワンルームマンション投資” on October 16, 2026. The author, Tanaka, is a salaried investor and former real estate company employee who now owns 17 units and earns approximately 10.1 million yen a year in rental income. The book explains ways for investors who have made mistakes to turn things around, as well as the industry’s inner workings.
Video media outlet 文藝春秋PLUS, operated by 株式会社文藝春秋, has begun streaming the new program “2050——この国の宿題.” The first episode explores “How can we protect Japan’s dinner table?” and features 髙島宏平, president and CEO of オイシックス株式会社, discussing challenges including a food self-sufficiency rate of 37%.
Trump: U.S. government may take a stake in OpenAI and Anthropic
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In an interview with Time magazine, U.S. President Trump said he was interested in having the government take a stake in advanced AI labs such as OpenAI and Anthropic in some form, drawing a comparison to the 英特爾 deal. Trump also publicly expressed his fondness for Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Altman.
Facts
In an interview published Thursday (1) in Time magazine, U.S. President Trump said he likes Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
Trump and Amodei had dinner on Sept. 27, their first private one-on-one meeting.
Trump met with leaders of several major technology and AI companies on Sept. 29 to discuss concerns about AI.
Trump opposes new AI regulatory restrictions. The White House recently arranged for companies to address risks through self-regulation and external audits.
Trump is interested in having the U.S. government hold a stake in advanced AI model labs in some form, drawing a comparison to the 英特爾 deal.
Asked whether he would be open to a similar arrangement with OpenAI or Anthropic, Trump replied, “Maybe I could.”
Trump said he likes OpenAI CEO Altman, who did not attend the meeting, but did not clearly say whether he trusts him.
Digital Realty reported $1.4 billion in recently signed, yet-to-be-recognized revenue for its latest quarter, benefiting from large-scale leasing activity.
Lumentum’s advanced 200G laser products have an average selling price about 2 times that of previous-generation equipment, and all capacity has been sold out.
About 75% of Entegris’ revenue is tied to chip production. Expansion of global chip manufacturing capacity could push sales beyond its previous peak of $850 million.
SiriusXM’s digital audio advertising partnership with YouTube could generate about $1.5 billion in revenue between 2026 and 2028.
Deutsche Bank estimates that Compass will facilitate about $940 billion in gross transaction value in 2026.
Shopify expects to monetize Sidekick by raising prices for its core subscription plans, helping sustain revenue growth of more than 20%.
Precious metals closing: Gold edges higher as Fed rate-hike expectations cool, but Treasury yields remain high
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Gold rose 0.4% to $4,171.19 on Thursday, supported by U.S. inflation in August coming in below expectations and the odds of a Fed rate hike falling to 28%, offsetting pressure from elevated Treasury yields and a stronger dollar.
Facts
Spot gold rose 0.4% on Thursday to $4,171.19 per ounce.
U.S. gold futures settled up 0.4% at $4,205.10 per ounce.
The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level in more than 20 years.
Market pricing showed a 28% probability of a Fed rate hike in October.
滙豐 lowered its forecast for the average gold price in 2026 to $4,490 per ounce.
美光 surges more than 3% on strong earnings; analysts’ key questions answered
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美光 reported strong fourth-quarter results, sending its shares higher and bringing its year-to-date gain to 248%. The CFO forecast a record gross margin and said the company had signed a large number of strategic customer agreements to stabilize future revenue, addressing analysts’ questions about pricing strategy amid the AI boom.
Facts
美光 shares rose more than 3% on Thursday, bringing their gain so far this year to 248%.
美光 has signed 26 strategic customer agreements, which are expected to account for more than 35% of revenue through 2030.
CFO Mark Murphy expects the first-quarter gross margin to establish a new floor, with further increases to follow.
美光’s first-quarter gross margin will be affected to some extent by higher manufacturing-related financial compensation costs in fiscal 2026.
Alphabet launched satellites through SpaceX to test its custom TPU chips in orbit for the first time, validating the feasibility of AI infrastructure in space.
Facts
Alphabet’s “Project Suncatcher” conducted its first in-orbit test, sending its custom TPU chips into space.
The launch was carried out by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, which lifted off at noon Pacific time on Thursday (1) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Earnings: Nike Q1 revenue misses estimates, China business plunges 22%; accelerates turnaround and cuts jobs again
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Nike’s first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue missed expectations, while its Greater China business plunged 22%. CEO Elliott Hill announced an accelerated Pace turnaround plan, including streamlining the organization, restructuring the supply chain and redrawing regional divisions, with a goal of saving $2.5 billion by fiscal 2031.
Facts
Nike Q1 revenue was $11.213 billion, down 4% year over year
Greater China Q1 revenue fell 22% year over year, or 26% excluding currency effects
The Pace plan is expected to deliver cumulative cost savings of about $2.5 billion by fiscal 2031
Converse Q1 revenue fell 28% year over year
Nike removed from the S&P 100, ending an 18-year run as a constituent
North America Q1 revenue rose 2% year over year, making it the only growth region
Nike Direct revenue fell 8% year over year, while digital business plunged 13%
The Big Short’s Burry: For humanity’s sake, the stock market should crash to stop OpenAI and Anthropic from going public
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Michael Burry, the figure portrayed in The Big Short, posted on X on Wednesday, arguing that for the good of humanity, the stock market should plunge to derail IPO plans by OpenAI and Anthropic, and warning that the 2 companies would absorb trillions of dollars.
Facts
Burry posted on X on Wednesday, calling for a sharp stock market decline to derail IPOs by OpenAI and Anthropic.
Burry’s post attracted more than 860,000 views.
Burry believes OpenAI and Anthropic will absorb and destroy trillions of dollars in capital.
Anthropic posted a net loss of nearly $42 billion last year.
Anthropic's IPO is expected to take place in November, after the U.S. midterm elections.
OpenAI has pushed its IPO plans to next year. Altman said going public in 2026 would not be wise.
Why was 特斯拉’s Roadster event delayed? What does it mean for the stock?
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特斯拉 delayed its Roadster showcase to Oct. 15 due to weather. The model's high price and limited production mean it is unlikely to provide much of a boost to the stock, with market focus shifting to AI developments and third-quarter delivery figures.
Facts
特斯拉 announced that it had postponed the showcase of its new Roadster from Thursday to Oct. 15, citing severe weather conditions.
The second-generation Roadster is expected to cost more than $200,000 and may accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in nearly 1 second.
If the new Roadster achieves success comparable to 法拉利, its value would be about $60 billion, or about 4% of 特斯拉’s market capitalization.
特斯拉 shares trade at about 170 times estimated earnings for the next 12 months, largely thanks to its AI business.
Wall Street expects 特斯拉 to deliver about 460,000 vehicles in the third quarter, down from nearly 500,000 a year earlier.
One month until the midterm elections! Republicans weigh quickly raising the U.S. debt ceiling to weaken Democrats’ leverage
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Republicans are considering using a special budget procedure in the final weeks of the current Congress to quickly raise the debt ceiling, which is nearing $41.1 trillion, before the November midterm elections, weakening Democrats’ future political leverage and stabilizing markets.
Facts
U.S. federal debt is nearing the statutory ceiling of $41.1 trillion.
The Treasury Department's borrowing authority could run out between late winter and early summer of 2027.
The Senate can use the reconciliation process to pass budget-related legislation by a simple majority, bypassing the 60-vote threshold for ending debate.
Is 美光 too cheap to ignore? Analyst sees shares reaching $2,000
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美光's fourth-quarter revenue and earnings both topped expectations, while management gave a strong outlook and said capacity was booked through 2028. Analyst C.J. Muse is bullish on the long-term growth story, raising earnings forecasts and setting a $2,000 price target, saying the stock is severely undervalued.
Facts
美光 reported fourth-quarter revenue of $54.23 billion, up 379% year over year.
美光 reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $33.42 for its fourth fiscal quarter.
美光 expects first-quarter revenue to come in between $60 billion and $63 billion.
Cantor Fitzgerald analyst C.J. Muse set a $2,000 price target for 美光.
More than 75% of 美光’s 2027 capacity has already been booked through strategic customer agreements.
美光 expects to resume aggressive share buybacks starting Dec. 9.
Trump sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as Iran’s 45-day ultimatum expires
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The U.S. is sending a third carrier strike group and about 10,000 troops to the Middle East amid escalating tensions, bringing the total force to more than 60,000. After Iran’s 45-day ultimatum expired, a supertanker was hit and caught fire, sending Brent crude futures up more than 4% to $102.31 per barrel. Trump rejected a ceasefire and suggested military action could be expanded after the midterm elections.
Facts
The U.S. military is sending a third carrier strike group to the Middle East, with 9,000 to 10,000 troops expected as reinforcements.
Iran’s earlier 45-day ultimatum expired on Oct. 1.
A supertanker capable of carrying 2.5 million barrels of crude oil was attacked and caught fire off the coast of Oman.
Brent crude futures settled at $102.31 per barrel, up 4.37%.
The Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group is expected to arrive in the Middle East theater of operations by the end of November.
Disney plans major TV business overhaul, reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs and consolidating divisions to focus on streaming
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
迪士尼 is planning a major restructuring of its television business that could eliminate hundreds of jobs and consolidate several divisions, shifting the organization from traditional linear TV toward a focus on streaming consumers. The effort, led by Debra O'Connell, is part of CEO Josh D'Amaro's push to simplify the company and position it as a unified digital entertainment business, reflecting a reallocation of resources amid declining traditional TV revenue and streaming expansion.
Facts
迪士尼 is planning a major restructuring of its television business that could eliminate hundreds of jobs and shift the organization toward a focus on streaming consumers.
The restructuring is being led by Disney Entertainment Television Chairman Debra O'Connell, who reports to President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden.
The restructuring is expected to involve several divisions, including ABC Entertainment, 20th Television, Hulu Originals, Disney Kids & Family, National Geographic Content and Freeform.
This is part of CEO Josh D'Amaro's effort to simplify the company and reduce overlapping functions after taking over, with the aim of positioning Disney as a more unified digital entertainment business.
迪士尼 launched a voluntary early retirement program in August for senior executives aged 50 and older with at least 10 years of service, pointing to a link between workforce adjustments and the consolidation of its television divisions.
Former YouTube executive Adam Smith has been named chairman of Disney Entertainment's streaming business, overseeing product, engineering and advertising technology for Disney+ and Hulu.
Joe Earley has been named president of the newly created Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy, responsible for television entertainment brand strategy and international original content.
After-hours U.S. stocks: Treasury yields ease! All 3 major indexes rise to welcome October; 美光 gains 3%
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U.S. stocks closed higher on Oct. 1 as Treasury yields fell from multiyear highs. 美光’s better-than-expected results and news that Anthropic could IPO as soon as November lifted tech stocks, but a jump in the September ISM prices-paid index to 77.9 and rising tensions in the Middle East, which fueled oil prices and inflation concerns, limited market gains.
Facts
The U.S. 2-year Treasury yield fell about 10 basis points to 4.78%, the 10-year yield declined about 5 basis points to 5.24%, and the 30-year yield eased about 2 basis points to 5.61%
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 20.51 points (0.04%) to close at 50,926.56; the Nasdaq rose 10.53 points (0.04%) to close at 26,871.60; the S&P 500 rose 14.91 points (0.19%) to close at 7,666.45; the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 200.38 points (1.59%) to close at 12,829.00; the NYSE FANG+ Index fell 17.10 points (0.09%) to close at 19,104.77
美光’s latest quarterly revenue surged 379% from a year earlier, while earnings and its current-quarter outlook both beat market expectations. Shares closed up about 3% at $1,097.39 each
Anthropic is expected to meet with potential investors on Oct. 14 to prepare for an IPO and could go public as soon as mid-November
博通 has agreed to provide Anthropic with up to $42 billion in financing to support its computing infrastructure spending
Fed Vice Chair Jefferson said it may take more time to assess whether further rate hikes are needed.
高盛 still expects the Fed to deliver the 2nd rate hike of this cycle in December, but believes there is a fairly high chance the Fed will ultimately decide no further hikes are needed.
〈New York FX〉Global bond sell-off lifts the dollar, weighs on the euro
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A global bond sell-off lifted the dollar, while the euro fell to $1.12433, its lowest level since May 2025. U.S. Treasury yields climbed to their highest since 2002, concerns over French public finances spread, and rising oil prices intensified inflation worries.
Facts
The U.S. dollar index (DXY) rose 0.51% in late New York trading, after briefly reaching its highest level since April 2025.
As of the end of September, the dollar had risen against a basket of currencies for a 6th consecutive quarter, its longest winning streak since 2022.
The euro fell 0.77% to $1.12433, slipping below $1.1215 for the first time since May 2025.
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to its highest level since 2002, most recently standing at 5.237%.
French government bond yields surged to a 14-year high, while benchmark German bonds also came under selling pressure.
The yen fell 0.41% to 158.07 yen per dollar.
The Australian dollar fell to $0.69040, a 3-month low.
French fiscal crisis sparks euro debt storm! U.S. Treasuries stabilize after volatility as France-Germany spread hits 14-year high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Worsening French finances and political deadlock triggered a sell-off in eurozone government bonds, sending the France-Germany spread to a 14-year high. Markets lowered their expectations for European Central Bank rate hikes, while U.S. stocks stabilized after volatility and 聯準會 officials stressed that more data was needed to inform decisions.
Facts
European financial markets saw their worst sell-off in years on Thursday (1), with several indicators reaching multi-year highs.
The spread between French and German 10-year government bonds climbed to 141 basis points, its highest since the 2012 European sovereign debt crisis.
The price of French credit default swaps (CDS) has risen more than 1 times over the past 1 month.
高盛 forecasts that France's debt-to-GDP ratio could rise to 125% in the early part of the next decade.
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield touched 5.34% in early trading, a multi-year high, before retreating to 5.233%.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 2.7% to settle at $92.87 a barrel.
The S&P 500 gained 0.2% at the close, while the Nasdaq Composite rose nearly 0.1%.
The Taiwan Weighted Index closed at a record high of 48353.49 points, moving back above the 4萬8千-point threshold.
美光's construction spending in the coming years is expected to rank among the top five globally, excluding some Chinese companies.
Original整體勞動基金115年截至8月底收益數為2兆3,227億元，收益率達29.45%。
Each worker’s account in the new labor pension system could show an average investment gain of about NT$123,900.
和碩 is optimistic that AI server revenue will grow by triple digits this year, and that its share could reach 1 cheng.
The Executive Yuan decided to extend the suspension of securities transaction tax on corporate bonds, financial debentures and passive bond ETFs for 10 years, through December 31, year 125.
〈Energy wrap-up〉Oil prices surge more than 4%! China halts fuel exports, U.S. troop buildup in Middle East fuels supply concerns
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International oil prices jumped more than 4% on Thursday, with Brent crude settling at $102.31. The rise was driven by Chinese refiners suspending fuel exports in October to secure domestic inventories, as well as concerns about supply disruptions after the U.S. was reported to be preparing to send more troops to the Middle East, adding to pressure on global refined-product supplies.
Facts
Brent crude futures for December settled at $102.31 a barrel, up 4.37%.
Chinese refiners have suspended exports of petroleum products in October, with shipments barred to all destinations except Hong Kong and Macau.
The U.S. is reportedly preparing to send a 3rd aircraft carrier and up to 1萬 troops to the Middle East.
China's commercial gasoline and diesel inventories total about 2,000萬 barrels less than the prewar level set by Beijing.
Analysts raised their forecast for the average Brent crude price in 2026 to $89.05 a barrel.
Trump did not disclose the Taiwanese chip company's name, investment period or plan details in the interview.
The TIME interview took place at the White House on September 28 and was published on Thursday (1).
Trump opposes a possible rate hike by 聯準會 at the end of the year.
Trump said he now calls AI “Super Intelligence” (Super Intelligence, SI), adding that Xi Jinping agrees.
Citing the U.S. government's acquisition of an equity stake in Intel (INTC-US), Trump argued that when the government helps companies, it should also secure benefits for the United States.
Trump said he was open to similar arrangements with OpenAI and Anthropic, like the one involving Intel, but offered no specific plan.
Trump said the goals originally set for the conflict with Iran had been achieved.
MarketWatch columnist Mark Hulbert explained that the seasonal strategy of being in the market for half the year and out for the other half is also known as the “Halloween indicator.”
Since the end of April, the S&P 500's total return has reached 6.9%.
Original標普500指數自4月底以來的報酬率是歷來5月至10月這六個月平均報酬率的三倍以上。
A comparison with the past five years and 10 years ago shows that the buy-and-hold strategy outperformed three strategies based on the historical tendency for stocks to weaken between May 1 and Halloween.
On a risk-adjusted basis, the buy-and-hold strategy also outperformed the traditional Halloween indicator, the early-entry strategy and the sector-rotation strategy.
Kong Lingxin’s View: U.S. Transit Stop Fades into a Pipe Dream, Arms Purchases Delayed—After the Trump-Xi Meeting, Taiwan’s Nightmare Is Hard to Shake
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Author Kong Lingxin analyzes how China and the United States established a constructive strategic stability relationship after the second Trump-Xi meeting, leaving Taiwan marginalized under a G2 framework. The 14.4 billion-dollar arms purchase is delayed, Lai Ching-te’s transit stop in the United States is blocked, and the pan-green camp misjudged the situation.
Facts
After the second Trump-Xi meeting, China-U.S. ties were characterized as a “constructive strategic stability relationship,” with the two sides set to both compete and coexist peacefully.
During the Trump-Xi meeting, the two leaders recalled that China and the United States were allies in World War II, allowing Beijing to claim China’s historical legitimacy and authority over the narrative.
Trump later confirmed that the Taiwan issue was discussed at the second Trump-Xi meeting and that Xi Jinping understood the U.S. position.
Taiwan’s 14.4 billion-dollar arms purchase and F-16V aircraft deliveries will clearly be delayed.
President Lai Ching-te is very unlikely to make a transit stop in the United States, as China-U.S. relations have become Trump’s current top priority.
After Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for the deletion of the “enemy state clauses” in her address to the U.N. General Assembly, she held a 20-minute phone call with Trump to discuss Taiwan.
In an interview with U.S. media outlet CBS, Taipei Representative to the United States Yu Da-lei said that the government of the Republic of China, not Xi Jinping, fought alongside the United States during World War II.
Wei An’s View: Who Had the Upper Hand in the “Eight Clashes” Between Trump and Xi? How Can Taiwan Avoid Being “Traded Away”?
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This article analyzes shifts in negotiating strategies across eight Trump-Xi encounters, arguing that China and the United States have entered managed competition in Trump’s second term and that Taiwan faces the risk of being traded away. The author recommends that Taiwan protect itself by deepening its integration into China’s semiconductor supply chain while strengthening its armaments and autonomy.
Facts
Trump and Xi held eight face-to-face meetings over eight years, and their roles have now been reversed.
In Trump’s second term, the trade truce was extended to Jan. 10 next year, and both sides sharply lowered tariffs.
華為’s revenue recovered to 880.9 billion yuan in 2025.
A single arms sale to Taiwan in December 2025 reached 11.1 billion dollars, a record high.
Taiwan recorded just 46,344 births in the first half of 2026, and the annual total could fall below 100,000.
Chou Tai-chu’s View: How Can Taiwan Pragmatically Hedge Its Risks When “Relying on the U.S. to Resist China” Collides with Great-Power Deal-Making?
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A retired ambassador analyzes how China-U.S. relations are shifting toward great-power coordination after the Trump-Xi meeting, warning that Taiwan faces a crisis as its strategy of relying on the United States to resist China falters. He recommends that the government pragmatically hedge its risks.
Facts
The “Trump-Xi meeting” in Washington concluded on Sept. 25, and the outcome report made no mention of “Taiwan.”
Trump leans toward isolationism and is unwilling to commit U.S. troops to a Taiwan Strait conflict 9,500 miles away.
The PLA’s development of hypersonic anti-ship missiles and its ability to impose a blockade are eroding the U.S. military’s advantage in a Taiwan Strait conflict.
Many of America’s traditional allies have shifted to a dual-track approach of “economic ties with China, security hedging.”
Since 2021, official mainland Chinese statements on Taiwan have shifted to emphasize “resolving the Taiwan issue.”
Former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken once said, “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” The Trump-Xi meeting reminded Taiwan that international politics has no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.
Rubio said it would take at least 3 to 5 years of full-scale defense industry production to replenish ammunition depleted by the Russia-Ukraine and U.S.-Iran wars.
The arms sale list focuses on “asymmetric warfare” capabilities for air defense, ballistic missile defense, and counter-drone operations, including additional Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) missiles.
Former U.S. ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said the United States is now “shaking” its position under the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, calling it “a very dangerous thing.”
On Sept. 24, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Trump at the White House.
Huang Bing-hsi’s View: Sun Yat-sen and World War II History—The Greatest Common Ground for Resuming Peaceful Cross-Strait Dialogue
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Huang Bing-hsi argues that the Trump-Xi meeting’s review of World War II and Sun Yat-sen’s history offers an opportunity for peaceful cross-strait dialogue. He recommends that mainland China acknowledge the historical contributions of the Republic of China and that Taiwan uphold its constitutional identity, using Sun Yat-sen’s ideals as a bridge to restart dialogue.
Facts
At the Trump-Xi meeting, U.S. President Trump explicitly referred to the history of China and the United States fighting side by side as allies in World War II, specifically highlighting the Flying Tigers’ assistance to China.
The Republic of China represented China in the Allied war against Japan and signed the U.N. Charter; the People’s Republic of China was not founded until 1949.
Sun Yat-sen’s giant portrait still stands prominently on Tiananmen Square during major holidays, and his “Plans for National Reconstruction” remains an important source of ideas for mainland China’s modernization.
Author Huang Bing-hsi is honorary president of the National Association for Public Welfare Development. This article offers proposals for resuming peaceful cross-strait dialogue.
Lu Wen-hao’s View: PLA Holds Taiwan Strait Exercises Early—Luring New Zealand’s Fleet into a Trap?
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Author Lu Wen-hao analyzes the PLA’s recent military activity, noting that its exercises target not only domestic political activities in Taiwan but also involve monitoring New Zealand’s fleet transit and responding to the context of multinational exercises.
Facts
On Sept. 18, the New Zealand Navy’s main polar-class replenishment ship, Aotearoa, made a public north-to-south passage through the Taiwan Strait.
On Sept. 18, the PLA Eastern Theater Command deployed military aircraft in successive sorties into the Taiwan Strait, maintaining high-intensity activity for 36 consecutive hours before the area was cleared.
Between Sept. 18 and 19, the PLA had as many as 11 warships in waters around Taiwan.
Hsia Chen’s Column: Chang Shu-chuan Kneels vs. Wang Ling-lin Acquitted—A Shocking Tale of Taiwan’s Elite-Friendly Justice System
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This column examines the acquittal of Wang Ling-lin in the second trial of his bribery case and the lenient sentence in Chou Yu-kou’s defamation case. It accuses the courts of applying starkly inconsistent reasoning and judges of failing to provide adequate explanations, fueling public resentment over elite-friendly justice and judicial bullying.
Facts
東森集團 President Wang Ling-lin was acquitted on appeal in a case involving bribes to prison officials.
Su Ching-chun, former deputy warden of Taipei Prison, was also acquitted in the Wang Ling-lin case.
Media personality Chou Yu-kou, convicted of spreading rumors about Miss China Chang Shu-chuan, had her sentence reduced on appeal from one year and six months to nine months.
The total value of the gifts involved in the Wang Ling-lin case was only tens of thousands of dollars.
A sanitation worker gave a secondhand rice cooker worth a little over 30 dollars to an elderly woman who collected recyclables and was ultimately sentenced to 三 months in prison, suspended for two years; the ruling was final.
In the case involving the embezzlement of the Rebar Group by Wang Ling-lin’s father, Wang You-tseng, Wang Ling-lin’s sentence was reduced on appeal from 十八 years to 五 years and 八 months after he was handed a heavy sentence at the first trial.
Opinion: A “Taiwan” Towel Shattered the Old Dream of “Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, a “Taiwan” towel displayed by Taiwanese fans and the organizers’ mistaken ban on the Rising Sun Flag triggered a storm over symbols. The article strongly criticizes the Lai Ching-te administration for whitewashing Japan’s colonial history and pursuing pro-Japan policies in an attempt to “rely on Japan to seek independence,” saying this violates the spirit of the Nagoya Resolution and does nothing to improve Taiwan’s security.
Facts
The 20th Asian Games are underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with 45 countries and regions and about 11,000 athletes taking part.
Asian Olympic Council President Prince Joaan said anyone bringing political flags or symbols into a sports venue would face consequences.
The Nagoya Resolution was adopted in Nagoya in 1979, establishing the arrangement for Taiwan to compete under the name “Chinese Taipei.”
Lai Ching-te’s claim that Japan colonized Taiwan to promote a “Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere” triggered a public outcry on the island.
More than 600,000 Taiwanese people died during Japanese colonial rule due to massacres, plunder, and forced labor.
Lai Ching-te’s father, Lai Chao-chin, was arrested by Japanese police and military police in the Rueifang mining area in 1940 on charges of “anti-Japanese activity” and was tortured.
The Lai Ching-te administration is pushing the defense budget up to 5% of GDP by 2030.
Zhang Linghe Loses Out for “Love Between Fairy and Devil”! He’s the Winner of the Top 10 Most Handsome Supporting Actors in Mainland Chinese Dramas of the Past 5 Years: His Commanding Aura Crushes the Competition, and Fans Call Him the Ultimate Second Male Lead
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Based on discussions on Weibo and Douban from 2022 to September 2026, this article ranks the Top 10 most handsome supporting actors in mainland Chinese dramas of the past 5 years. Cheng Lei (“My Journey to You”) takes first place, Zhang Linghe (“Love Between Fairy and Devil”) is runner-up, and Wang Xingyue (“Story of Kunning Palace”) comes third. The ranking highlights looks, styling, and memorable characters.
Facts
Cheng Lei is the winner of the Top 10 most handsome supporting actors in mainland Chinese dramas of the past 5 years.
Zhang Linghe placed second for his role as Chang Heng in Love Between Fairy and Devil.
Wang Xingyue placed third for his role as Zhang Zhe in Story of Kunning Palace.
Tian Jiarui placed fourth for his role as Gong Yuanzhi in My Journey to You.
Li Yunrui placed fifth for his role as Yuan Shen in Love Like the Galaxy.
Tang Xiaotian placed eighth for his role as Zhang Jinran in Pearl Curtain and Jade Curtain.
Morning News Briefing, 10/2 | Bring an umbrella when heading out in northern Taiwan today; temperatures will “drop to 20 degrees” on this day; Reuters reveals variables in a possible 2028 Chinese invasion of Taiwan; 9 students at Taipei’s Minzu Elementary School suffer gastrointestinal symptoms, and Chiang Wan-an responds
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Northern Taiwan will turn cooler with rain on October 2, and the Central Weather Administration urged the public to prepare rain gear and light jackets; Reuters reported that U.S. officials assessed political variables in the Taiwan Strait in 2028, while the Presidential Office reiterated its commitment to strengthening defense; the first F-16 Block 70 fighter jets arrived in Taiwan, a new labor marriage-leave policy took effect, and Asian Games boxers competed for gold.
Facts
As the northeast monsoon strengthens on October 2, the likelihood of rain will increase in northern Taiwan and Hualien, with localized heavy rain possible in Yilan.
Citing U.S. officials, Reuters reported that Beijing may be more inclined to use force if the DPP wins a fourth consecutive term in 2028.
Starting October 1, laborers’ marriage leave was extended from 8 days to 14 days, with wages paid throughout the leave.
Opinion: Has China’s stance on Iran changed?—A look at one outcome of the meeting between the Chinese and U.S. leaders
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This article analyzes statements on Iran’s nuclear program and passage through waterways in the consensus reached at the meeting between the Chinese and U.S. leaders, arguing that China’s policy remains consistent and has not shifted toward the United States.
Facts
The third item in the “eight-point consensus” announced after the meeting between the Chinese and U.S. leaders contains two points: Iran should honor its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, and no country or organization should impose transit fees on international waterways.
The article argues that the substance of the outcomes of this meeting between the Chinese and U.S. leaders is that China took elements of its existing policy that overlap with the U.S. position and elevated them into jointly affirmed political principles—a case of “selective emphasis.”
Chang Jing-wen column: Amid chip restrictions, how is China getting AI models onto U.S. cloud platforms?
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U.S. chip export bans have failed to halt China’s AI development. China continues advancing large-model technology through domestic research and development and by renting computing power overseas, creating a gray zone for cross-border computing and posing challenges to Taiwan’s energy and computing infrastructure.
Facts
U.S. export bans on advanced chips have failed to stop the evolution of Chinese AI models or their growing global competitiveness.
China’s data center capacity will exceed 24GW by the end of 2026, keeping the country firmly in second place globally in overall scale.
The combined capital expenditure of China’s three major tech giants in the second quarter of 2026 was about US$20 billion, pushing their free cash flow entirely into negative territory.
Chinese companies’ overseas computing-power rentals will balloon to nearly 4GW in 2029.
Chinese companies are rapidly capturing the global developer market and gaining influence over the ecosystem through an open-weight model strategy.
Liao Yuan-hao: The Control Yuan is paralyzed again. Who Cares?
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The Legislative Yuan rejected all 27 nominees for Control Yuan members put forward by President Lai Ching-te, paralyzing the Control Yuan. The author criticizes its poor performance and the public’s indifference, attributing the situation to political infighting and the failure of Control Yuan members to fulfill their duties.
Facts
On September 29, the Legislative Yuan voted on whether to consent to President Lai’s 27 nominees for Control Yuan members; all 27 were rejected.
Without Control Yuan members, the entire institution can only sit idle and exercise none of its powers.
During Chen Shui-bian’s presidency, the Control Yuan was likewise paralyzed for three and a half years (2005.2.1-2008.7.31) amid a standoff between the president and the Legislative Yuan.
In Interpretation No. 632, the Grand Justices stated that it is unconstitutional for a president to passively refrain from making nominations, or for the Legislative Yuan to passively refrain from exercising its power of consent, thereby preventing the Control Yuan from exercising its powers.
The Control Yuan’s impeachment and censure powers address misconduct and dereliction of duty by public officials, but disciplinary action against officials can already be handled through other channels.
With the DPP having been in power for ten years, has the Control Yuan handled any major cases against the ruling party, and did the independent Control Yuan provide particularly effective oversight during President Tsai Ing-wen’s term?
After this shutdown, the ball is back in the president’s court: will President Lai continue making nominations, or leave the positions vacant indefinitely, as he has with nominees for the Constitutional Court?
Opinion: After the “ocean current,” election campaigns cannot rely on rallies alone—the KMT needs to change its methods
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This article analyzes the impact of the “ocean-current” effect on the 2026 local elections, arguing that political attention has moved beyond administrative boundaries. The author says the KMT cannot respond by relying solely on traditional rallies and must shift to participatory campaign methods that can attract voters with low levels of engagement.
Facts
Shen Boyang and Su Chiao-hui began discussing “shared prosperity for the two cities” in May, and in September Shen Boyang traveled south to appear with Lai Jui-lung.
Shen Boyang and Lai Jui-lung appeared together in Kaohsiung on September 19, with police estimating a crowd of about 30,000.
A Taipei poll showed a close race, with Chiang Wan-an at 41.7% and Shen Boyang at 40.5%.
The article proposes five new campaign formats: counter-rallies, urban-problem labs, cross-city issue forums, policy stress tests, and public commitment-tracking boards.
Traditional rallies are good at addressing whether people who already like me will ultimately vote for me, but they cannot answer why people who had not made up their minds would suddenly want to participate again.
If a Chinese woman marries and moves to Taiwan, how soon can she get a Taiwanese ID card? Marriage alone is not enough to get one—the “4 years + 2 years” rule explained
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This article explains the process for mainland Chinese spouses applying for a Taiwanese ID card, noting the “4 years + 2 years” requirement—4 years of dependent residence followed by 2 years of long-term residence—and emphasizing the requirement to reside in Taiwan for more than 183 days each year. Applicants can obtain an ID card only after passing settlement review and completing household registration.
Facts
The legal residence period for mainland-area spouses applying for settlement is 4 years of dependent residence plus 2 consecutive years of long-term residence.
During both the dependent-residence and long-term-residence stages, applicants must legally reside in Taiwan for more than 183 days each year.
If someone resides in Taiwan for fewer than 183 days in a given year, that year is not counted, and the long-term residence period is interrupted and must be recalculated.
Applicants for settlement must meet requirements including good conduct, no criminal record, renunciation of their original household registration, and compliance with national interests.
After obtaining a settlement certificate, applicants must apply for initial household registration at a household registration office within 30 days.
Opinion: The image of the upright, warm-hearted pro bono lawyer has taken another hit
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With the backing of 民進黨新潮流, Lin Guozhang is running for Yilan County magistrate on the strength of his image as a public-interest lawyer. But his past work defending people accused of fraud and sexual assault has come to light, raising questions about whether his image reflects reality.
Facts
Lin Guozhang has defended fraudsters, sex offenders, and corrupt officials, mostly in cases he took on himself, rather than cases assigned by 法扶.
民進黨新潮流 has cast Lin Guozhang as upright and warm-hearted, dedicated to public service and maintaining an unblemished record.
Lin Guozhang served as chair of the Yilan branch of 法扶 for six years and used this experience to build his image as a public-interest lawyer.
In a sexual assault case, Lin Guozhang argued on behalf of a defendant who admitted to the crime that the perpetrator had merely “made a lapse in judgment.”
Opinion: Three thousand years later, why is democracy still waiting for an oracle?
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Drawing on Homeric epic and modern legal cases, this article explores how democratic societies can balance public anger with the rule of law. The author argues that in response to crimes such as drug-impaired driving, the government must do more than impose harsh penalties: it must demonstrate that the system works and safeguard due process.
Facts
After hearing Athena’s voice in the Iliad, Achilles lowered his sword.
Zeus was regarded as the protector of strangers and guests, giving social obligations a sacred dimension.
Under Paragraph 1 of Article 185-3 of the Criminal Code, a drug concentration in urine or blood that reaches the standard announced by the Executive Yuan constitutes grounds for punishment.
In July 2026, the Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act on third reading to address drug-impaired driving.
Constitutional Court Judgment No. 13 of 112 reviewed the statutory penalty for the crime of selling Category 1 drugs.
Opinion: The KMT–TPP alliance has fallen apart in Zhubei; mutual trust between the parties is what matters
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Cooperation between the KMT and TPP in the Zhubei mayoral election has collapsed. The KMT says there will be no spillover effects, but the author criticizes the claim as lacking statistical evidence and stresses that the real issue is the loss of political trust.
Facts
The breakdown of KMT–TPP cooperation in the Zhubei mayoral election has prompted much speculation, while the KMT views it as an isolated incident.
Legislator Lee Yen-hsiu said internal polling data showed that the breakdown in KMT–TPP cooperation had produced no spillover effects.
Former party chairman Ko Wen-je publicly predicted that the Zhubei breakdown would have spillover effects.
KMT councilor Ling Tao warned that supporters of the TPP would be unhappy.
The article argues that the biggest concern arising from the breakdown in KMT–TPP cooperation is the gradual erosion of political trust.
The Betrayal of the Intellectuals—The Fatal Weakness of Being a Professor in Germany: Excerpt from “How Political Correctness Changed the World” (1)
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This excerpt examines the politicization of U.S. college campuses and the problem of antisemitism, citing the betrayal of German intellectuals a century ago as a warning and criticizing academia today for abandoning its independence.
Facts
French philosopher Julien Benda published “The Betrayal of the Intellectuals” in 一九二七年, condemning European intellectuals for falling into extreme nationalism and racism.
After 二○二三年 October 7, hostility toward Israeli policies on U.S. campuses has often slid into antisemitism. For example, students at an Ivy League university found a note reading “ZIONIST KIKE!”
In his 一九一七年 lecture “Science as a Vocation,” Max Weber argued that political activism should not be allowed in the classroom.
Between 一九○一 and 一九四○, Germans accounted for more than 四分之一 of Nobel laureates in the sciences, exceeding the 百分之十一 share for American scientists.
Good Morning World》Cabinet: NT$10,000 cash payout expected before Lunar New Year next year; hopes Legislature will review it promptly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Executive Yuan said the budget for the 116年 cash payout is NT$235.7 billion, with a target of distributing it before Lunar New Year next year; the 中經院 PMI rose again in September to 63.4%; labor funds totaled more than NT$9 trillion; Taiwan stocks set a record closing high; F-16V fighter jets arrived in Taiwan; and Taiwanese athletes won medals at the Asian Games.
Facts
A budget of NT$235.7 billion has been allocated for the cash handout
The September Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose another 0.9 percentage points to 63.4%
Total labor fund assets of NT$9.1092 trillion
The weighted index rose 413.36 points at the close to 48353.49 points
66 F-16V (blk70) fighter jets purchased from the United States
RAF base in Britain narrowly avoids suspected terror attack; Iranian man arrested and monitored for days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Fairford RAF base in Britain is suspected to have narrowly avoided a terror attack. Police arrested a 25-year-old British-Iranian dual national in London, after previously arresting 5 British men near the base and placing them under surveillance. Prime Minister Bennan said Iran played a role; a bloody incident in the cockpit of a 杜拜航空 flight has also prompted discussion about links to the situation in the Middle East.
Facts
The dual-national man who was arrested was 27 years old
Police corrected the man’s age to 25
Another man, a 26-year-old British citizen
Fairford RAF base was suspected to have narrowly avoided a terror attack on September 27
Men aged 23 to 25
More than 170 people aboard were killed or injured
SoftBank completes $30 billion investment in OpenAI, bringing its cumulative stake to 13%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
SoftBank Group has completed its $30 billion investment in OpenAI, bringing its cumulative stake to 13% and making it one of OpenAI’s largest investors. The investment was part of OpenAI’s $122 billion fundraising round, valuing the company at $852 billion.
Facts
OpenAI has secured $122 billion in investment commitments
Company valuation reaches $852 billion
Funds to be invested in 3 tranches of $10 billion each
SoftBank raised $11.1 billion in September
SoftBank’s cumulative investment in OpenAI has now reached $64.6 billion
Companies mentioned：軟銀集團 (SoftBank Group)、OpenAI、亞馬遜 (Amazon)、輝達 (Nvidia)、願景基金2號 (Vision Fund 2)
U.S. 30-year mortgage rate jumps to 7.28%, highest in nearly 3 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 7.28%, its largest increase in 4 years and its highest level in nearly 3 years; the 15-year rate also climbed to 6.60%.
F-16V fighter jets set to arrive in Taiwan; U.S. State Department: Working with Indo-Pacific friends to advance security
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The first 2 of the 66 F-16V fighter jets Taiwan purchased from the United States have taken off from Hawaii and are expected to arrive in Taiwan. The U.S. State Department reiterated that its policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged and said it would work with friends and allies in the Indo-Pacific to advance security.
Fuel prices surge; Trump says he may ask Europe to release diesel reserves
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Trump said he may ask European allies to release strategic diesel reserves to curb soaring fuel prices caused by the war with Iran; Treasury Secretary Bessent also urged Europe to draw on its reserves immediately.
Russian drones strike Kyiv’s main bridge; Putin rejects halt to long-range attacks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Russian drone struck Kyiv’s main bridge, the Southern Bridge, for the first time since the war began; Putin ruled out the possibility of agreeing with Ukraine to a ceasefire in long-range attacks.
Avalanche buries Nepal’s Shim Rong Peak base camp; 15 staff members killed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An avalanche buried the base camp at Nepal’s Shim Rong Peak last weekend, trapping Nepalese staff who were preparing to welcome foreign climbers. Rescuers confirmed that at least 15 people had died, while 1 person remained missing; the search and rescue operation may be over.
Facts
At least 15 deaths have been confirmed
Shim Rong Peak, at an elevation of 7126 meters
15 bodies have been found beneath the snow
7 of the bodies were found earlier this week
Another 8 were found today
1 staff member remains missing
Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社、尼泊爾國家登山嚮導協會、Nepal National Mountain Guide Association、NNMGA
[Manga] What are “outfits for going out that you can also wear every day”?
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
A manga introduces the results of a “Clothing Survey” conducted among 4262 doctors on m3.com Doctors LIFESTYLE. It explains ways to dress down outfits for outings to academic conferences and ceremonies.
Can't manage the family grave back home anymore… Secrets to successfully closing a grave
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More people are considering closing their family graves because of the burden of visiting graves far from home, a lack of successors and high maintenance costs. This article outlines the procedures and points to keep in mind.
This content is available exclusively to m3.com physician members. Docpedia LIFESTYLE features experts and doctors answering questions about careers and lifestyles.
[Manga] The intense pressure a 7th-year female doctor faces from her mother
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The story depicts the intense pressure from Dr. Morita’s mother, who kept a close eye on her despite the late hour after Dr. Morita returned to her parents’ home following drinks one-on-one with Dr. Matsuda. Meanwhile, “Professor Murata and the Cheerful Department Staff” follows the daily lives of Professor Murata, who struggles on in a department at its limit, and the department’s colorful staff.