Harris' 3-run homer powers Braves past Phillies; will face defending champion Dodgers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
亞特蘭大勇士 beat 費城費城人 6-2 in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series, sweeping the series to advance. Harris hit a 3-run homer, and starter Cole delivered a strong performance. It was the first time in franchise history that the Braves had beaten 費城費城人 in a postseason series. They will face defending World Series champions 洛杉磯道奇 in the next round.
A Bloomberg report said repeated cases of NVIDIA chip smuggling have raised concerns about the company's due diligence. Although NVIDIA has not been accused of violating export controls or deliberately aiding smuggling, U.S. officials and experts have questioned gaps in its end-user screening. Supply-chain checks found that hundreds of thousands of AI chips had flowed into China's black market through Southeast Asian transshipment hubs, with a value of billions of dollars; some went to Chinese tech companies such as DeepSeek. Smuggling networks exploited NVIDIA's distribution channels through hardware partners such as Dell and Supermicro, as well as third-party distributors, to ship to China chips originally approved for sale outside the country.
Facts
Hundreds of thousands of AI chips have evaded controls and entered circulation
The chips are worth billions of dollars
In 2024, it halted a deal in Thailand because it could not verify the end user
F-16V fighter jets arrive in Taiwan; military enthusiasts and public turn out to witness history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's first 2 F-16V fighter jets arrived at Zhi-Hang Air Force Base in Taitung, where military enthusiasts and members of the public gathered to welcome them and witness history.
Lin Yu-ting overwhelms China's Yang Cheng-yu to win boxing gold for 2nd straight Asian Games
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese boxing standout Lin Yu-ting defeated China's Yang Cheng-yu 5-0 in the 60-kilogram gold-medal bout at the Nagoya Asian Games, winning gold for the 2nd consecutive Asian Games and securing Taiwan's 4th gold medal of this edition.
Tennessee inmate survives 2 lethal injections, exposing flaws in U.S. death penalty system
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tennessee inmate Pautler survived a botched lethal injection after the drugs leaked from a vein, highlighting systemic problems in the U.S. death penalty, including limited sources of execution drugs, a lack of medical training among execution personnel and opaque procedures.
Facts
Original連挨2針
Had at least 7 needles changed
Pautler, now 50
Since 1976
The United States has carried out 1,683 executions
About 89% were carried out by injection
The United States first adopted lethal injection in the late 1970s
Oklahoma became the first state to legislate the use of lethal injection in 1977
G20 condemns coercion in food trade; no consensus on overcapacity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
G20 trade ministers condemned coercion in food trade but failed to reach a consensus on forced labor in supply chains and industrial overcapacity. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said most members were concerned that China’s low-priced exports were flooding markets and advocated reforming the most-favored-nation tariff system.
Scholars: F-16V blk70 deployment in Taitung extends strategic depth, deters Chinese forces
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The first 2 F-16V blk70 fighter jets arrived at Zhi-Hang Air Base in Taitung. Scholars say the deployment can extend strategic depth, strengthen eastern defenses and ease logistical burdens, and recommend that the military plan for next-generation capabilities to address the aging fleet.
Facts
At a cost of NT$247.22883 billion
Procure 66 brand-new F-16V (blk70) fighter jets
The first 2 single-seat aircraft
Although the combat radius can extend to 1200 kilometers
The new aircraft’s service life has been extended to 12,000 hours
KMT calls for NT$20,000 cash handout; Cho Jung-tai: Increasing amount would require borrowing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
KMT caucus whip Fu Kun-chi called for a universal cash handout of NT$20,000. Premier Cho Jung-tai responded that tax revenue from the AI dividend had already been allocated to support disadvantaged groups and industrial development, and that increasing the payout would inevitably require borrowing.
Facts
NT$20,000 in cash handouts to everyone
Universal cash payments of NT$10,000
Tax revenue increased by NT$487.1 billion
Tax revenue rose by NT$619.1 billion from the same period last year
From January to August this year, securities transaction tax revenue rose by NT$300 billion from the same period last year
Labor pension fund earns NT$2.3 trillion
Public servants’ and teachers’ pension funds also earned NT$140 million
NT$460 billion distributed for all to share in economic growth
South Korean Prosecutors’ Office reorganized as Public Prosecution Office; police lament heavy workload
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korea’s Prosecutors’ Office was formally reorganized as the Public Prosecution Office today, losing its direct investigative powers. Criminal investigations will now be handled by police, the Serious Crimes Investigation Office and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials. On the first day under the new system, police said the workload was heavy and investigative capacity insufficient.
First F-16V blk70 jets arrive in Taiwan: four key points [Video]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The first 2 F-16V Block70 fighter jets under the Air Force’s Fengxiang Project arrived in Taiwan. The article examines key points including strategic deployment, logistical compatibility, enhanced combat capabilities and research-and-development offsets.
Phase 2 buildings at Tainan’s Jiufenzi Elementary and Junior High School open, with plans to develop as community hub
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The phase 2 buildings at Tainan Municipal Jiufenzi Elementary and Junior High School officially opened. Built at a cost of NT$430 million, the 2 buildings each have 4 above-ground floors and meet Diamond-grade green building standards. They are expected to develop into a community hub combining educational and sports facilities.
Facts
Built at a cost of NT$430 million
Construction of 2 buildings, each with 4 above-ground floors
Vice president visits Taichung AI smart manufacturing expo, praises local firms’ development of Taiwan-made robot dogs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited the Taichung AI Applications and Smart Manufacturing Expo, focusing on the transformation of traditional industries and integration of defense and civilian applications. She also praised Taiwan-made robot dogs unveiled by 佳晟電機 and 寶嘉誠工業.
NTNU produces bilayer molybdenum disulfide with unusual stacking structure, overcoming limits in optoelectronic applications
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A research team at 台灣師範大學 used atomic-scale stacking engineering to successfully produce bilayer molybdenum disulfide with a special “1H stacking” structure, overcoming limits in optoelectronic applications. The paper was published in the leading international journal Nature.
NT dollar weakens 5.9 cents at midday, provisionally closing at 31.901
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US dollar was provisionally trading at 31.901 New Taiwan dollars at midday in Taipei’s foreign exchange market, down 5.9 cents and breaching the 31.9 level. Trading volume reached US$646 million.
Taiwan motorcycle registrations rise in September; Q4 demand expected to remain strong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan motorcycle registrations reached 70,189 in September, up 16.78% from August and 10.2% from the same period in 2025. Registrations totaled 564,611 in the first 9 months. Industry players expect demand to remain strong in Q4, driven by the countdown to the end of government subsidies and brand promotions.
Facts
Taiwan motorcycle registrations totaled 70,189 in September
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Up 10.2% from about 63,600 in the same period of 2025
Registrations totaled 564,611 in the first 9 months of this year
Up 7.3% from about 525,800 in the same period of 2025
First 2 F-16V Block 70 jets arrive in Taiwan, land at Chihang Air Force Base in Taitung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
空軍 purchased 66 brand-new F-16V (Block 70) fighter jets from the United States under the Phoenix Rising project. The first 2 jets, numbered 6727 and 6728, arrived and landed at Chihang Air Force Base in Taitung around noon today.
Gravel truck crashes into sheet-metal house in Penghu; driver trapped and rescued
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A gravel truck crashed into a sheet-metal house in Hudong Village, Penghu. The 44-year-old driver, surnamed Huang, was trapped but freed by police and firefighters, with no obvious external injuries. A breath test found no evidence of drunk driving, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Ho Chih-wei: Help 1 million small and micro enterprises go smart by 2040
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Presidential Office Deputy Secretary-General Ho Chih-wei said at the 2026 Taiwan International Franchise Expo that the government aims to help 1 million small and micro enterprises go smart by 2040 through the AI New Ten Major Projects and various revitalization programs, while cultivating 500,000 AI application professionals. It will also establish a NT$100 billion transformation and upgrading fund to support business development.
Tsai Ing-wen to speak at Stanford on the 7th; her office says she will share Taiwan's experience in technology and national security
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former President Tsai Ing-wen will attend Stanford DEFCON's “2026 Technology and National Security Conference” at 史丹佛大學 on Oct. 7 and deliver the opening address. Tsai's office said she will share Taiwan's experience in critical technologies and defending democracy.
Facts
October 7
2026
Companies mentioned：中央社、蔡英文辦公室、史丹佛大學、Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation
A candidate surnamed Tsai in Yunlin County's Fifth Electoral District is suspected of handing out cash as increased childbirth subsidies in an alleged vote-buying scheme. Prosecutors investigated the case, and the candidate was ordered detained and barred from seeing visitors. The candidate's older brother, an incumbent councilor surnamed Tsai, was released on bail of NT$600,000.
President says personnel expenses should not be cut or frozen; 立法院 sends matter back to Procedure Committee
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te announced the central government's 115年度 general budget and instructed that personnel expenses should not be cut or frozen, sending letters to the five branches of government. 立法院 sent the matter back to the Procedure Committee, but this has no substantive effect.
Facts
115 fiscal year central government general budget
Announced on September 18
Passed its third reading at 立法院 on August 14
Two proposals rejected: codifying caning and earmarking traffic fines
U.S.-Japan drills imminent; new U.S. anti-ship missile to be deployed to Yonaguni Island for the first time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese media reported that the U.S. military's new land-based Naval Strike Missile system (NMESIS) and Japan Self-Defense Forces' land-based anti-ship missiles will be deployed to Yonaguni Island for the first time in support of the “Keen Sword” exercise starting on the 19th of this month. The move aims to strengthen deterrence against China.
A suspected bomb scare occurred outside Brazil's Supreme Court ahead of the presidential election. Police arrested a man who tried to climb over a fence and discard a backpack; an inspection ruled out any threat.
After 立法院 freezes his salary, Cho Jung-tai says the move has no legal basis and must never set a precedent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
立法院 froze Executive Yuan President Cho Jung-tai's salary from September to December. During a general policy questioning session, Cho said the move had no legal basis and must never set a precedent, stressing that the compensation of political appointees is a legally mandated expense.
At exhibition for young people leaving juvenile detention, Shen Po-yang says government responsibility is also important
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate, attended the opening press conference for an exhibition by 更生少年關懷協會. He stressed that helping young people leaving juvenile detention requires comprehensive processes and systems, praised the association as an important “oasis,” and said the government also has an important responsibility.
Facts
更生少年關懷協會, which was established more than 30 years ago
Opening press conference for the 2026 annual exhibition
Anthropic plans November IPO, valuation could reach US$2 trillion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After delaying its listing plans, AI model developer Anthropic is seeking to launch IPO marketing as soon as the week of November 9, with trading targeted to begin before Thanksgiving. The market estimates its fair valuation at about US$1.8 trillion to US$2 trillion.
Facts
They believe Anthropic's fair valuation is between US$1.8 trillion and US$2 trillion
Could launch marketing for its initial public offering (IPO) as soon as the week of November 9
Trading activity usually grinds to a halt in the few days around Thanksgiving on November 26
Anthropic posted a net loss of nearly US$42 billion in 2025
About 5 times the US$8.3 billion loss the previous year
Anthropic's full-year 2025 revenue was about US$4.6 billion
A sharp increase from US$386 million the previous year
Operating losses also widened to more than US$8 billion
Kumamoto earthquake deals a heavy blow to tourism; Japan launches “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount,” offering accommodation for as little as 4-tenths of the regular price
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture in late July, dealing a heavy blow to tourism. The Japanese government’s “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” begins on Oct. 1, offering up to 60% off accommodation in 7 prefectures in Kyushu, with subsidies capped at 20,000 to 35,000 yen.
Hong Kong media: Senior U.S. consulate officials lobby business community to help secure Jimmy Lai’s release
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong media cited 信報 as reporting that senior officials at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau recently approached members of Hong Kong’s business community, seeking help to lobby the Hong Kong government and Beijing to release Next Digital founder Jimmy Lai, but were rebuffed. Those involved considered the U.S. stance naive and its demands excessive, saying the national security case was serious and did not meet the criteria for a pardon, and that the Hong Kong National Security Law has no mechanism for release on medical grounds.
Weak demand for traditional industries and more cautious business outlook weigh on manufacturing; August business climate indicator slips to green
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台經院 announced that the manufacturing business climate indicator fell from a yellow-red light to green in August, mainly due to weak demand for traditional industries, moderating increases in import and export prices, and a more cautious business outlook. Although AI and export orders hit record highs, weak performance in traditional industries dragged down the overall indicator.
Facts
August manufacturing business climate indicator
Year-on-year growth rates all remained in double digits
From the adjusted July figure of 17.32 points
Down 1.36 points
To 15.96 points in August
The share of recession blue lights rose to 1.76%
From 10.10% in July
Surged to 20.06%
Information and audiovisual products, accounting for 4-tenths of exports
Taiwan stocks turn positive intraday, rising more than 100 points to above 48,400
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks opened higher and fluctuated, tracking gains on U.S. markets. After briefly turning negative, they moved into positive territory on the back of 台積電, rising more than 100 points intraday to above 48,400. International oil prices surged amid tensions in the Middle East and a halt to China’s oil product exports, lifting petrochemical stocks such as 台塑化. Over-the-counter-listed 巨虹 faces the prospect of delisting after its acquisition deal fell through.
NCCU College of Commerce renews top 5-year EQUIS accreditation, demonstrating global competitiveness
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
NCCU College of Commerce has renewed its top 5-year EQUIS accreditation, becoming the only business school in Taiwan to hold EQUIS, AACSB and AACSB Accounting international accreditations simultaneously.
Facts
The highest-level 5-year accreditation
Among more than 20,000 business schools worldwide
Only 243 have passed EQUIS accreditation
Only 164 have received 5-year accreditation
Received 5-year EQUIS accreditation 3 times in a row
Holds 3 international accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB and AACSB Accounting
Lee Jae-myung again criticizes Ukraine over North Korean prisoners of war; further measures if it does not apologize
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung again criticized Ukraine over its public disclosure of 2 North Korean prisoners of war, saying it violated a confidentiality understanding and made a head of state out to be a liar. He said further measures would be taken if Ukraine continued to refuse to acknowledge the facts and apologize.
Cathay Securities launches premarket and after-hours U.S. stock trading; orders available as early as 4 p.m.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國泰證券 officially launched premarket and after-hours U.S. stock trading services on its “Cathay Securities App” on Sept. 30, allowing investors to begin trading as early as 4 p.m. Taiwan time. The service is intended to help investors keep up in real time with key developments and market movements in the United States. The article also mentions related service plans or offerings from 兆豐證券 and 富邦證券.
Kaohsiung man surrenders, says he beat car dealership coworker to death; prosecutors seek detention as police uncover 7 accomplices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Kaohsiung man surnamed Mu killed his colleague, surnamed Zhang, over a NT$100,000 dispute and drove the victim’s body to the police station to surrender. Police identified 7 accomplices, including the vehicle dealership’s owner. Prosecutors sought detention and a ban on visits.
Chiayi County promotes autumn and winter recreational fishing raft tours, offering sea breezes, oyster farms and migratory birds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
嘉義縣政府 secured a subsidy from 漁業署 and launched a promotional campaign for autumn and winter recreational fishing raft tours. It has planned 2 distinctive itineraries: “Sailing to Waisanding Sandbar” in Dongshi and the “Sea Bus” in Budai, inviting the public to enjoy marine tourism at discounted prices.
Shen Boyang outlines 4 key education policy priorities, proposing to ease pressure on teachers and resolve parent-teacher disputes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shen Boyang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate, outlined four major areas of education policy, proposing to ease pressure on teachers, resolve parent-teacher disputes, improve early childhood education and support special education. Goals include promoting “fewer students per class without fewer teachers” in elementary and junior high schools, establishing a third-party referral mechanism, and improving school lunches and campus safety.
Facts
There are 44 vacancies for substitute teachers
Plans call for reaching 24 students per elementary school class in the 117th academic year
Longtime service to overseas Taiwanese communities and charity earns 世台聯合基金會 director Lin Zhimin the Overseas Taiwanese Honorary Medal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
僑務委員會 awarded the “Overseas Taiwanese Honorary Medal” to 世台聯合基金會 director Lin Zhimin in recognition of his longstanding contributions to overseas Taiwanese communities, charitable services and international exchanges.
Facts
About 5 million people
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、僑務委員會、世台聯合基金會、STUF United Fund
Two senior 聯準會 officials signal dovish stance, sharply lowering odds of an October rate hike
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Senior 聯準會 officials Williams and Jefferson signaled a dovish stance, suggesting the odds of an October rate hike had fallen sharply. Market expectations for a rate hike dropped from over 60% to 26%.
Putin: World at a dangerous moment, warns West against escalating confrontation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russian President Putin warned the West against escalating confrontation over Ukraine at the Valdai Forum, saying Russia would use nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad were threatened. He also mentioned the possibility of trilateral talks with China and the United States.
Shilin borough chief candidate suspected of banquet vote-buying; prosecutors take alleged accomplice into custody
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A borough chief candidate surnamed Su in Yixin Borough, Shilin District, Taipei, is suspected of bribing voters by treating them to a banquet at a restaurant. 士林地檢署 has ordered his detention without visits and searched for and questioned an alleged accomplice surnamed He who is suspected of sponsoring the banquet. Early today, prosecutors secured approval for a detention order without visits.
Iranian crude oil exports “fall to zero”; US expands sanctions to target Iranian vehicles, railways and metals industries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
US Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that Iran loaded no crude oil for export in September, while Trump said Iran was ready to surrender. The United States expanded sanctions to the automotive and metals industries. The rial plunged, and the US military reinforced its deployment in the Middle East to increase pressure.
Facts
US Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that Iran loaded no crude oil for export in September.
Iran has about 15 million barrels of crude oil remaining in offshore inventories.
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The US military has helped more than 2,000 commercial vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States expanded sanctions to cover Iran’s automotive, railway, manufacturing and metals industries.
Trump warned that Iran might cease to exist if an agreement could not be reached.
The US Navy’s aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Roosevelt has set sail for the Middle East.
Not Japan or South Korea! Students from 1 country are flocking to Taiwan, with enrollment surging by tens of thousands; they praise low tuition and job prospects
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Education released statistics on international students for the 114th academic year, with the total exceeding 140,000. Vietnam became the largest source of students, with 53,000, an annual increase of more than 13,000; student numbers from Malaysia and Hong Kong declined.
Facts
The total number of international students at Taiwan’s colleges and universities in the 114th academic year was 140,417.
There were 52,974 Vietnamese students, an increase of 13,364 from the previous year.
The number of Malaysians studying in Taiwan fell for the eighth consecutive year, to 8,740.
The total number of arrivals from Vietnam to Taiwan reached 427,000 in 2025, up 15% year on year.
How much would saving 1,000 a month for 30 years yield? A complete guide to returns from “investment savings accounts”; 0050-linked funds hold over half the market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The TISA mechanism promoted by 金管會 has been in operation for 1 year, and assets reached NT$9.38 billion at the end of August 2026, up 5.9 times year on year. Yuanta 0050-linked funds account for more than half of the total, reflecting strong investor demand for accessible, long-term investment products.
Facts
As of the end of August 2026, total TISA fund assets reached NT$9.38 billion, growing about 5.9 times since the beginning of this year.
The TISA mechanism officially launched at the end of June 2025, with a minimum monthly investment of NT$1,000.
If fund management fees are reduced by 1.1 percentage points, long-term cumulative investment returns could increase by about 25%.
Investing NT$1,000 a month for 30 years at an assumed annualized return of 6% would yield a cumulative amount of about NT$1.005 million at the end of the period.
威剛（3260） is conducting a cash capital increase with an offering price of NT$290 per share. Public subscriptions open Oct. 2, with 1,700 lots available for investors to enter the lottery. The company expects to raise NT$5.8 billion to repay bank loans. The draw is on Oct. 8, shares are expected to be distributed on Oct. 19, and the potential return is up to about 32.93%.
Facts
威剛（3260） is conducting a cash capital increase. Public subscriptions open Oct. 2, with an offering price of NT$290 per share. Each person may apply for 1 lot, and 1,700 lots are available for investors to enter the lottery.
Based on the intraday high of NT$385.5, the potential price difference is about NT$95,500, for a potential return of about 32.93%.
威剛 is issuing 20 million shares in this cash capital increase and expects to raise NT$5.8 billion to repay bank loans.
威剛’s public subscription period runs from Oct. 2 to 6, with payment deducted on Oct. 7, the draw on Oct. 8 and shares expected to be distributed on Oct. 19.
泰合（6467） plans to hold its initial public offering subscription from Oct. 7 to 12, with 1,594 underwriting lots and a tentative offering price of NT$105.6. It is expected to be listed on Oct. 20.
US Treasury yields stage a stunning reversal after hitting a 20-year high; why Wall Street rushed to buy the dip
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The US Treasury market saw sharp volatility on the 1st. Yields initially climbed to a 20-year high amid inflation concerns, then retreated as investors bought the dip. ISM manufacturing data showed rising costs, but cautious comments from Federal Reserve officials prompted money to return to Treasuries, and the 2-year yield posted a steep one-day drop.
Facts
US 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields briefly rose to their highest levels since spring 2002.
ISM’s September manufacturing data showed a sharp rise in input prices, while demand remained strong.
The 2-year Treasury yield posted its biggest one-day drop since August 2025, falling 8.94 basis points to 4.798%.
The 10-year Treasury yield briefly rose to 5.3445%, its highest level since April 2002.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said he supported the September rate hike decision but did not currently believe the central bank urgently needed to act again.
The 10-year Treasury yield’s quarterly increase in the 3rd quarter was the largest since 1994.
One reason for the rise in international benchmark Brent crude prices is China’s suspension of some oil product exports.
Finance in Focus: Bond markets plunge, but Wall Street’s top wealth advisers keep urging wealthy clients: Give bonds another chance?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Wall Street’s top wealth advisers are urging clients back into the bond market because prices are attractive. Although U.S. Treasury yields have hit a 24-year high, presenting a psychological challenge, fund flows show investors have begun buying the dip.
Facts
Wall Street’s top wealth advisers have recently been urging clients to return to the bond market.
The benchmark U.S. Treasury yield has climbed to its highest level in 24 years.
So far this year, inflows into bond funds have exceeded the full-year level of any year since 2021.
Halbert Hargrove Co-Chief Investment Officer Spinelli said the biggest challenge is psychological.
Bonds, which have continued to fall, are considered to have reached attractive prices.
Will the universal NT$10,000 cash payout be boosted to “NT$20,000 for everyone nationwide”? Latest developments from the Legislative Yuan and Executive Yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kuomintang caucus proposed a special bill for a universal NT$20,000 cash payout, which was referred to the Finance Committee for review without objection at a Legislative Yuan plenary session. The move aims to share the dividends of the AI and technology industries. It stipulates that the funds will come from the budget surplus or borrowing, and requires payments to be completed within 3 months after the budget takes effect.
Facts
The Kuomintang caucus in the Legislative Yuan proposed the “Special Act on Sharing the Fruits of Economic Growth and Stabilizing Livelihoods,” calling for a universal cash payout of NT$20,000.
The bill was formally referred to the Finance Committee for review at a Legislative Yuan plenary session, with no objections from lawmakers across party lines.
The bill stipulates that the amount of borrowing is not subject to the restrictions in Article 5, Paragraph 7 of the Public Debt Act.
The combined borrowing by the central government under the general and special budgets during the period in which this act is in force must not exceed 15% of the combined total expenditures under those budgets for that period.
The Executive Yuan must submit the special budget proposal to the Legislative Yuan for review within 1 month after the act takes effect, and complete the cash payouts within 3 months from the date the special budget takes effect.
Chang Shu-chuan tearfully accuses Su Chiao-hui of being an “accomplice in the sex scandal”! Doctor names “green accomplices”: Lai Ching-te was also a victim
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The High Court handed down its second-instance ruling in the case in which Chou Yu-kou and Tsai Yu-chen falsely accused Chang Shu-chuan. Chou was sentenced to 9 months in prison, with no option to pay a fine in lieu of serving the sentence. Doctor Shen Cheng-nan blasted Su Chiao-hui as a “green accomplice,” accusing the Democratic Progressive Party of abusing public power and inciting online populism for a decade, and calling for a second transitional justice process.
Facts
The Taiwan High Court issued its second-instance ruling on the 29th in the case in which Chou Yu-kou and Tsai Yu-chen falsely accused Chang Shu-chuan.
Chou Yu-kou was sentenced to 9 months in prison, with no option to pay a fine in lieu of serving the sentence.
Tsai Yu-chen was sentenced to 6 months in prison, with the option to pay a fine of NT$180,000 in lieu of serving the sentence.
Doctor Shen Cheng-nan criticized Su Chiao-hui, the DPP’s New Taipei mayoral candidate, on Facebook, calling her an accomplice of Chou Yu-kou.
Shen Cheng-nan noted that Su Tseng-chang served twice as premier, and described him as the top anti-China, Taiwan-defending enforcer hired by Tsai Ing-wen.
Shen Cheng-nan called for addressing online political bullying and excessive attacks on the Kuomintang through “a second transitional justice process.”
T.O.P confirms romance with Nana as dating rumors heat up! Agencies confirm: They fell for each other while working on this project
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After media reports revealed that South Korean star T.O.P and actress Nana were dating, their agencies, TOPSPOT PICTURES and SUBLIME, confirmed that the two officially began a relationship in June. They met while working on a music video in January, and their relationship is going strong despite their busy schedules, drawing fans’ well-wishes.
Facts
T.O.P and Nana’s agencies, TOPSPOT PICTURES and SUBLIME, issued a statement on the 2nd confirming that the two are officially dating.
T.O.P and Nana met while working together on a music video in January this year and fell for each other.
T.O.P and Nana officially began dating in June this year.
T.O.P released his solo album “ANOTHER DIMENSION” this year, with “完全瘋了（Studio54）” as its lead single.
South Korean outlet Dispatch published photos of T.O.P and Nana on a low-key date near Nana’s home.
T.O.P is embarking on his first solo tour since his debut 20 years ago, spanning 6 regions across Asia.
Tan Songyun and Tian Xiwei lose out! The winner of the TOP10 list of the most beautiful baby-faced actresses in Chinese dramas is her: stunningly pretty, sweet and pure, with a youthful charm and amazing acting skills
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Chinese drama market saw a slate of buzzy productions in 2026. An online poll in China named the “TOP10 Most Beautiful Baby-Faced Actresses,” featuring Zhang Miaoyi, Shen Yue, Ju Jingyi and other stars, reflecting viewers’ preference for youthful-looking performers.
Facts
Buzzy titles including “小城大事,” “逐玉,” “雨霖鈴,” “野狗骨頭” and “蘭香如故” are set to hit the Chinese drama market in 2026.
An online poll in China named the “TOP10 Most Beautiful Baby-Faced Actresses,” with Zhang Miaoyi ranking 10th.
Shen Yue rose to fame playing Chen Xiaoxi in the 2017 series “致我們單純的小美好.”
Ju Jingyi stars as Jiang Lifei in the 2026 period drama “千香.”
Zhang Ruonan played Wen Yifan in the 2025 series “難哄” and takes on the period drama “雨霖鈴” in 2026.
Zhang Jingyi stars in “野狗骨頭” in 2026 alongside Song Weilong, playing Miao Jing.
Yu Shuxin became a hot topic in 2024 for her role as Ling Miaomiao in “永夜星河,” and stars in “燦如繁星” in 2026.
In the 2025 series “許我耀眼,” Zhao Lusi played Xu Yan, showing a more mature side.
International Focus: Are China-backed weapons too powerful? How the Houthi rebels, despite having no navy, have managed to choke off a strait and drive up oil prices
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The Houthi rebels are using Chinese- and Iranian-designed weapons to control the Red Sea, threatening shipping and oil prices.
Facts
The Houthi rebels have no conventional navy, yet have built a highly destructive maritime force along Yemen’s coast.
The Houthi rebels rely on Chinese- and Iranian-designed missiles, attack drones, mines, armed speedboats and uncrewed vessels to control the waters.
Around 2015, the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps began sending parts to the Houthi rebels and dispatching instructors.
The Houthi rebels were transformed into a high-tech armed force capable of attacking Saudi oil facilities, disrupting Red Sea shipping and even threatening U.S. forces.
A friend in the front passenger seat suddenly opens the door and knocks over a motorcycle: Who gets fined, the driver or the passenger? Many think “I wasn’t the one who opened the door,” so they’re in the clear
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This article examines who is legally liable when a friend in the front passenger seat opens a car door and hits a motorcycle. It notes that, in general, the driver of a private car is subject to administrative penalties, while civil and criminal liability depends on a finding of negligence. It also provides 5 steps for opening a door safely.
Facts
When a driver or passenger in a regular car causes an accident by opening or closing a door improperly, the driver is generally subject to administrative penalties, with a fine of NT$2,400 to NT$4,800.
If a taxi or rental-car driver has fulfilled the duty to inform passengers, the passenger will be fined if they cause an accident by opening the door in violation of the rules.
When briefly stopping or parking a car, drivers must wait until the vehicle has come to a complete stop before opening or closing a door, and must give pedestrians and other vehicles the right of way.
Under the Criminal Code, a person who negligently injures another may be sentenced to up to 1 year in prison, detention, or a fine of up to NT$100,000.
Safe door-opening practices include using the far hand—the hand farther from the door—to open it.
Today’s (10/2) top news! Universal NT$10,000 payout could arrive as soon as “this date” / NT$200 for everyone on 10/3, available in “18 counties and cities” / First raise in 35 years for this military, civil service and education bonus
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Storm Media rounded up today’s top stories, including the universal NT$10,000 payout budget being submitted for review, with payments possible as early as 2027; the final round of the Reunion Good Market Vouchers on 10/3; the first teacher bonus increase in 35 years; and the Kuomintang’s shift in campaign strategy in response to the “Shen Po-yang ripple effect.”
The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ final round of “團圓好市券” begins on October 3. People can pay NT$100 to receive vouchers worth NT$200.
The Ministry of Education plans to raise the bonus for outstanding senior teachers with 40 years of service to NT$15,000, the first increase in 35 years.
Taiwan stocks opened 37.16 points higher today (2) at 48,390.65, but index futures fell 223 points in overnight trading.
The northeast monsoon will strengthen next Monday and Tuesday, and temperatures in exposed areas of northern Taiwan could dip to 18 degrees.
A dream collaboration between 馬爹利 and 天仁釀茶所! Limited-time “French Cognac Tea Series” brings a comforting taste of premium cognac and tea
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French luxury cognac brand 馬爹利 has teamed up with Taiwan tea-drink leader 天仁釀茶所 to launch the limited-time “French Cognac Tea Series” from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30. The promotion blends 馬爹利 Blue Swift and miniature bottles of VSOP into 天仁釀茶所 signature drinks, offering a relaxing, lightly tipsy experience and a limited-edition drink carrier. The collaboration aims to expand into the youth market and promote the trend of enjoying cognac in lighter drinks.
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馬爹利 and 天仁釀茶所 are launching limited-time collaborative drinks under the “French Cognac Tea Series” from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30.
The collaborative series combines 天仁釀茶所’s Top 5 signature drinks with 馬爹利’s classic best-selling spirits, “馬爹利 Blue Swift” and “馬爹利 VSOP.”
Customers who purchase any collaborative drink will receive a limited-edition “馬爹利 × 天仁釀茶所 exclusive drink carrier.”
馬爹利 Blue Swift × Orange Green Tea is priced at NT$149; it is recommended with less ice, half sugar and 40ml of Blue Swift.
馬爹利 VSOP × 913 Tea King Milk Tea is priced at NT$139; it is recommended with less ice, half sugar and 30ml of VSOP.
馬爹利 was established in 1715 and is the world’s oldest premium cognac house.
天仁釀茶所 has been deeply rooted in Taiwan’s tea-drinking culture for more than 70 years and has 76 stores across Taiwan.
No need to check out of your hotel at 11! Booking platform shares 4 tips for extending your stay at no extra cost, so you can sleep in before leaving
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In response to online complaints that the 11 a.m. hotel checkout rule is unreasonable, a booking platform has compiled 4 tips for checking out later for free: make a request when booking, discuss it at check-in, join the loyalty program and choose certain room types. It also reminds guests of possible fees for late checkout.
Facts
Hotels generally set check-in at 3 p.m. and checkout at 11 a.m.
A 1-hour late checkout may incur a charge of 10%-15% of the room rate.
A late checkout of more than 6 hours may require an additional fee, potentially equivalent to the cost of another night’s stay.
Travelers can request a late checkout in the “Special Requests” or “Notes” section of a booking platform.
Many hotel groups offer members of their loyalty programs exclusive late-checkout benefits.
This article is republished with permission from 香港01.
Budget showdown looming? Legislature gives first reading to draft special act for cash handout; 卓榮泰 hopes it will be completed by the statutory deadline
The Legislative Yuan’s Budget Center said the process for this year’s supplementary budget bill did not comply with the Budget Act and that its allocation of resources differed from the priorities stipulated in Article 10 of the Additional Articles of the Constitution.
酩洋國際酒業 invests millions to stage a tipsy November celebration! Gather in the name of Bacchus for the 16th Bacchus Celebration as Beaujolais Nouveau preorders open
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酩洋國際酒業 is staging a tipsy November celebration, including the 16th Bacchus Celebration, a tour of northern, central and southern Taiwan, and preorder sales of Beaujolais Nouveau from 3 renowned estates. The celebration emphasizes immersive experiences and socializing for singles, while the preorder program showcases a distinctive vintage shaped by climate conditions.
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The 16th BACCHUS WINE PARTY 酩洋 Bacchus Celebration will be held from Nov. 26 to 28 at five-star hotels in Kaohsiung, Hsinchu and Taipei.
Limited preorders are now open for 2026 Beaujolais Nouveau from Leroy樂花園酒莊, Albert Bichot亞伯彼修酒莊 and Maison Piron碧紅酒莊.
France experienced extreme heat and dry conditions in 2026, and Beaujolais production fell by one-third.
The Bacchus Celebration offers more than 20 limited-edition wines for single pours priced at over NT$1,000, including Pol Roger Champagne, Burgundy Grand Cru and Bordeaux Fifth Growth wines.
For the first time, the Bacchus Celebration has set aside themed tables under “Bacchus x Cupid Alliance” for single professionals.
Tickets for the Taipei Marriott Hotel venue cost NTD$4,600 plus a 10% service charge.
Shen Boyang supporters accused of “illegal fundraising” had contacted Shen’s office; 凌濤 slams double standards in investigation, says source of funds unclear
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Taoyuan City Councilor 凌濤 of the Kuomintang accused supporters of 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 of illegal fundraising and criticized investigators for applying a double standard.
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Kuomintang Taoyuan City Councilor 凌濤 accused supporters of 沈伯洋 of illegal fundraising
The fundraising platform set a target of NT$500,000.
凌濤 cited Article 5 of the Political Donations Act on eligible recipients.
Taoyuan mayoral candidate 黃世杰 of 民進黨 gave away gift boxes worth NT$300.
Is “joint U.S.-Taiwan management of China” grounded in strategic thinking? 梁文傑 says Beijing wants the Taiwan Strait to reach a state where it can “unify whenever it wants,” but that differs from international understanding
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Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister 梁文傑 and Deputy Foreign Minister 陳明祺 analyzed the outcome of the Xi-Trump meeting at a forum on Oct. 2. 梁文傑 said Beijing was seeking to promote the idea that it could “unify whenever it wants,” while 陳明祺 emphasized the strategic significance of U.S.-Taiwan cooperation in maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister 梁文傑 said on Oct. 2 that Beijing was using the Xi-Trump meeting to promote the claim that the United States had no intention of getting involved in Taiwan issues, in an attempt to create a situation where it could “unify whenever it wants.”
Deputy Foreign Minister 陳明祺 attended and addressed a forum organized by National Taiwan University’s Center for China Studies in the Department of Political Science.
陳明祺 explained that “joint U.S.-Taiwan management of China” was not a casual remark, but was grounded in the strategic context of maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Beijing claimed that the two sides would continue to be World War II allies, but this statement did not appear on the U.S. list.
The newly opened Guanhai Long Embankment section of the elevated seawall bike path along New Taipei City’s Tamsui Golden Coast is 1.7 kilometers long.
Original觀海長堤段因坐落於特定海岸管制區內，每日開放通行時間為06:00至19:00。
Take the Danhai light rail Blue Coast Line to V28 Taipei University of Marine Technology Station, then walk about 10 minutes from the exit to reach the Guanhai Long Embankment section.
The Guanhai Long Embankment section is designed around the concept of “a single ridge line by the sea,” with a 3-meter-wide bike path elevated above the seawall.
The New Taipei City Government’s Golden Coast improvement project is expected to connect a complete network of waterfront bike paths spanning 11 kilometers.
Why do functional jackets secretly have 2 zippers under the arms? They’re not pockets, and many people have owned them for years without ever unzipping them
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This article explains that the hidden underarm zippers on waterproof jackets are “Pit Zips,” designed for ventilation to help release heat during strenuous activity. The design provides mechanical ventilation to supplement the breathability limits of waterproof membranes, allowing wearers to regulate their body temperature in bad weather without taking off their jackets. Whether a jacket has them depends on its design priorities, not its quality.
Facts
The long zippers under the arms of waterproof jackets are called “Pit Zips” and provide ventilation rather than serving as pockets.
The product description for REI's Rainier waterproof jacket says the underarm zippers help release excess heat when the weather warms up or activity levels increase.
Waterproof-breathable fabrics primarily keep out rain while releasing moisture, whereas underarm zippers provide more direct mechanical ventilation.
Some Outdoor Research waterproof jackets feature two-way underarm zippers that extend all the way to the hem, allowing ventilation to be adjusted.
Mountaineer Colin Haley noted that the new Patagonia M10 mountaineering jacket dropped the underarm zipper design for alpine climbing.
Arc'teryx Beta SL product information explicitly states that it has Pit zippers for added ventilation.
Beijing Watch》Xi Jinping takes a hard line on Taiwan in National Day speech! From “oppose” to “crush,” a new signal emerges in cross-strait tensions
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At the National Day reception on Sept. 30, Xi Jinping upgraded his language on Taiwan from “oppose” to “crush” and cited foreign interference, signaling that Beijing's pressure tactics against Taiwan are shifting from warnings toward preparations to take action.
Facts
The reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the evening of Sept. 30.
In his remarks, Xi Jinping explicitly said the government would “resolutely crush separatist forces seeking Taiwan independence.”
At the same event last year, Xi Jinping said the government would “resolutely oppose separatist acts seeking Taiwan independence and interference by external forces.”
The United States approved a major arms sale to Taiwan worth more than US$11 billion late last year.
Li Zuocheng, a general and former chief of staff of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission, was absent from the Aug. 17 ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth, but appeared at the National Day reception.
Footage aired on China Central Television's Xinwen Lianbo showed several current and retired senior generals in attendance, including former Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Fan Changlong, former Defense Minister Chang Wanquan and former Air Force Commander Ma Xiaotian.
Has the Taipei race turned around? He analyzes the real polling gap between Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an: “This group” will decide the winner
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The Xinmin Association released a 2026 Taipei mayoral poll showing the support gap between Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang narrowing to 1.2%. Media personality Fan Qiming said the race was tightening and stressed that independent voters are key, adding that Chiang's campaign needs to adjust its strategy.
Facts
A Xinmin Association poll showed Chiang Wan-an with 41.7% support and Shen Po-yang with 40.5%.
The candidates' support levels were separated by 1.2 percentage points, within the margin of error.
The poll's maximum sampling error was ±3.0%.
The poll surveyed Taipei residents aged 20 and older who are registered in the city, successfully completing interviews with 1076 people.
The survey used computer-assisted telephone interviews with 324 landline respondents and 752 mobile phone respondents.
The share who said they would not vote or would cast an invalid ballot was 5.2%, while 10.6% gave no clear answer.
Kuo Hsi received 0.7% support, the third-highest level among the candidates.
Tech Talk》Trump joins forces with Silicon Valley giants as White House lunch takes on “AI doom” claims! Anthropic changes its tune: Can cooperation deliver a safe victory?
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On Sept. 29, more than 20 Silicon Valley AI company CEOs signed a statement of AI safety principles with President Trump at the White House, but industry leaders there, including 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang, challenged Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei over his warnings about AI dangers.
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On Tuesday (Sept. 29), more than 20 Silicon Valley AI company CEOs gathered at the White House to sign a statement of principles with U.S. President Trump to ensure AI models operate safely
Industry leaders, including 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang, challenged Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to his face over his warnings about the potential dangers of AI
Several senior executives asked Amodei why he took such a hard line when discussing AI model capabilities and risks
Amodei responded that it was crucial to be candid with the public about model capabilities and not downplay the risks
Trump and House Speaker Johnson secured Silicon Valley executives' signatures on the statement at a White House luncheon
This report is based on an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal
Health care moves beyond hospitals as demand surges, surpassing pilot target: 富邦人壽's first home medical care policy, “安心在家,” tops 700 policies
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富邦人壽 launched its first policy combining inpatient and in-home acute care, “安心在家,” and sold more than 700 policies in its first month. Adults aged 21-40 made up the core customer group, reflecting growing demand for early coverage planning as health care increasingly moves into the home.
Facts
富邦人壽's first home medical care policy, “安心在家,” recorded more than 700 policies sold in its first month on the market.
Adults aged 21 to 40 accounted for nearly 63% of initial sales of the “安心在家” policy.
Women accounted for 52% of “安心在家” policyholders, and the average insured daily benefit exceeded NT$1,200.
Original要保人與被保險人為同一人的案件在「安心在家」保單中占比逾九成。
Customers paid an average annual premium of less than NT$2,000 for the “安心在家” policy.
The maximum enrollment age for the “安心在家” policy is 65, and coverage can be renewed up to insurance age 80.
The maximum benefit period for in-home acute care for pneumonia is 14 days, and for urinary tract and soft-tissue infections it is 9 days.
Campaign photos heavily retouched, “looks nothing like them”? These 3 people were called out and responded in person! Netizens add: This 1 person's candid photo is a perfect match
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With local elections at the end of the year, several candidates have faced questions over differences between their campaign photos and their appearance, and responded in person about the photos' origins and authenticity. The Central Election Commission said no relevant regulations restrict candidates' use of photos and that it respects freedom of expression.
Facts
鍾玉清 said the photo was taken in 2010, when he was serving as chairman of the first Guangfu Township Representative Council, and was not AI-edited or photoshopped.
潘素霞 shared a photo of herself from 35 years ago, stressing that the billboard photo was not AI-generated but simply restored her younger appearance.
許庭瑄 responded that she is a beauty instructor, so she should make herself look beautiful and help others look beautiful too.
The Central Election Commission said current regulations have no provisions on candidates' use of their own photos and that it respects their freedom of expression.
Netizens praised Zhubei Mayor 鄭朝方 for looking exactly the same in candid photos, drawing attention online.
“Taiwan's well-known department store chain” to close for good on 10/4! After 32 years, all stores nationwide shut down; final clearance deals revealed
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Long-established local discount retailer 四季百貨, facing pressure from online shopping and high rents, announced that its last store nationwide, the Donghai store, will close for good on October 4. It is holding a clearance sale with white-label products at 85% of their regular prices.
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四季百貨's last physical store in Taiwan, the Donghai store, will close on October 4.
四季百貨 was founded by Wei Naihong in 1988 as the artificial flower shop 四季花苑 at Taichung's Zhonghua Road Night Market.
Monthly rent for 四季百貨's Donghai store is estimated to reach NT$350,000.
During 四季百貨's Donghai store clearance sale, white-label products across the store are available at 85% of their regular prices.
Traffic from Yilan to Taipei on Highway 5 at a standstill! She got back to Taipei in just 1 hour via the “fast track”; commuters share a holiday traffic-beating tip
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Highway 5 was jammed heading north during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, but a woman took 葛瑪蘭客運 along the road shoulder and reached Taipei in just 1 hour. Her video went viral, with netizens praising the time and money saved.
Facts
A woman took 葛瑪蘭客運 from Yilan to Taipei during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, making the trip in just over 1 hour.
A road-shoulder lane for buses is in place on the northbound section of Highway 5 between Yilan and Toucheng, covering a stretch from 35.3 kilometers to 29.5 kilometers.
The maximum speed limit for buses using the road shoulder is 60 kilometers per hour.
The woman's same-day round-trip ticket on 葛瑪蘭客運 cost NT$170.
The related video has received 890,000 views and 17,000 likes.
Mainline traffic-control signals are installed at about kilometer 29.55 northbound to ensure buses can safely merge into the main lanes.
華新科 hits limit-up, 國巨 surges to NT$647! Passive components roar back to life as AI crowding-out effect ignites demand for “this product category”
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Taiwan's passive-component stocks rose against the broader market, with 華新科 hitting limit-up and 國巨 reaching a near six-week high. Driven by AI demand, Japanese and South Korean manufacturers are adjusting production capacity, potentially allowing Taiwanese suppliers to take on spillover orders.
Facts
華新科（2492） hit limit-up in early trading, with trading volume exceeding 50,000 lots within half an hour of the open.
Original國巨（2327）盤中最高觸及647元，來到近一個半月高點。
村田製作所 announced on September 10 that it would discontinue some general-purpose GRM series products for consumer applications and some automotive-grade components.
Major Japanese and South Korean MLCC makers are shifting their product strategies toward high-end, miniaturized, high-capacitance products needed for AI servers, data centers and automotive electronics.
Shares of passive-component makers 千如, 勤凱, 鈺鎧, 天二科技, 安碁 and 泰藝 also hit their daily limit during intraday trading.
Chinese fishing boat enters restricted waters off Dongsha; Coast Guard’s Yunlin fires water cannon for 90 seconds to drive it away
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The Coast Guard Administration’s Yunlin drove the Chinese fishing vessel 金鯊 out of restricted waters off Dongsha in accordance with the law, spraying its wheelhouse with a water cannon for 90 seconds to force it away. After providing humanitarian assistance, the vessel was safely towed out. The Coast Guard reaffirmed its commitment to defending national sovereignty.
A Guide to 《科技人的華爾街》 | Trump joins forces with Silicon Valley moguls as White House lunch takes on “AI danger” narrative! Anthropic changes its tune: Can collaboration lead to a safe win?
On Tuesday, more than 20 CEOs of Silicon Valley AI companies gathered at the White House and signed a statement of principles with U.S. President Trump to ensure the safety of AI models.
Several executives questioned Amodei about why he took such a hard line when discussing the capabilities of AI models and their risks.
Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson persuaded Silicon Valley executives to sign the statement at a White House luncheon.
Benchmark U.S. Treasury bonds have fallen for nearly a month, pushing yields to their highest level in 24 years.
Brian Spinelli, co-chief investment officer at Halbert Hargrove, said the biggest challenge in persuading clients to return to the bond market is psychological.
Could the political tide bring a repeat of the recall-election debacle? Hsieh Chin-ho cites a distinctive poll on Shen Po-yang: Taipei has many voters of “this type”
Which Taiwan city or county has the most elderly residents? Not New Taipei or Kaohsiung! The Ministry of the Interior’s statistics name “this” place as the top city or county
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Ministry of the Interior statistics show that people aged 65 and older now account for more than 20% of Taiwan’s population, officially making it a super-aged society. The population has declined for 2 consecutive years, while the number of newborns hit a 10-year low. Taipei has the highest proportion of older residents nationwide, followed by Chiayi County and Nantou County, as the challenges of low birth rates and population aging intensify.
Facts
People aged 65 and older now account for more than 20% of Taiwan’s total population, officially making it a super-aged society.
Taiwan’s total population is 2,329萬9,132, down by 10萬1,088 from the same period last year, marking 2 consecutive years of population decline.
Taipei ranks highest among Taiwan’s six special municipalities and nationwide, with older residents accounting for 24.18% of its population.
The annual number of newborns was 10萬7,812, falling for 10 consecutive years and hitting a record low.
Original全台22縣市中已有17個縣市邁入超高齡階段（老年人口占比達20%以上）。
The working-age population, those aged 15～64, totaled 1,594萬4,087, accounting for 68.43% of the total population.
Hsinchu County is Taiwan’s youngest city or county, with older residents accounting for 15.08% of its population.
Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW X3 didn’t take first place! August luxury SUV sales rankings are out, with the monthly champion topping 1,000 units
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Taiwan’s luxury imported SUV market in August 2026 was led by the Lexus NX with 1086 units, followed by the Tesla Model Y with 788. The Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW X3 ranked fourth and sixth, respectively. Lexus claimed 3 of the top 5 spots, demonstrating its strong market influence.
Facts
The Lexus NX topped luxury imported SUV sales in August 2026, with 1086 units registered that month.
The Tesla Model Y had 788 units registered in August 2026, ranking second among luxury imported SUVs.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC had 333 units registered in August 2026, ranking fourth.
As of the end of August 2026, the Lexus NX had 9272 registrations for the year.
Taiwanese travelers are skipping Japan, Thailand and South Korea for 1 country, where visitor numbers surged to 31.5萬: stunning scenery and plenty to do, perfect for family trips
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Data from the 美國旅遊推展協會 show that 31.5萬 Taiwanese visitors traveled to the United States in the first eight months of this year, up 8.4% year over year. Taiwan ranked as the 19th-largest long-haul source market for the United States. Visitors stayed an average of 11 days, boosting spending and benefiting tourism in secondary cities.
Facts
A total of 31.5萬 Taiwanese visitors traveled to the United States from January to August this year, up 8.4% from the same period last year.
Taiwan continues to rank as the 19th-largest long-haul source market for the United States.
The average stay in the United States for Taiwanese travelers has lengthened from 7 days before the pandemic to 11 days.
Philadelphia, Phoenix and Houston have become new favorites among Taiwanese independent travelers.
The 美國國家旅遊局 representative in Taiwan is Tsai Pi-ju.
Parents live in Kaohsiung while their children work in Taipei: Can they enroll in National Health Insurance under their children? A look at whether different household registrations matter
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This article explains the rules for parents enrolling in National Health Insurance as dependents of their children. It says that having different household registrations or living apart does not affect eligibility. The key is whether the parents are unemployed lineal ascendants and have no other higher-priority insured status.
Facts
Current general dependent eligibility rules do not require parents to “share a household registration with their children.”
Those eligible as insured persons cannot enroll instead as dependents.
If a person qualifies as a dependent of multiple insured persons at the same time, they should generally be covered under their spouse or the insured person to whom they are most closely related. If the insured persons are equally closely related, they may choose the most suitable one.
Those who do not fall under another insurance category and have no eligible relative under whom they can be insured will be enrolled through the township, town, city or district office where their household is registered, according to their status.
The Northern Branch of the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, is promoting a program that provides subsidies of up to NT$100,000 to help workers pursue further training. A 40-year-old think tank researcher, 小川, was promoted and received a raise after earning 2 real estate credentials, demonstrating the concrete benefits professional certifications can bring to career development.
Facts
The Northern Branch of the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, is promoting the “Industry Talent Investment Program,” which provides each person with up to NT$100,000 in training subsidies over 3 years.
A 40-year-old think tank researcher, 小川, pursued further training through the program and successfully earned 2 credentials: real estate broker and land administration agent.
Original小川因取得雙證照，職位由助理研究員晉升為專案計畫人員，薪資待遇提高1成。
Workers with regular in-service status receive an 80% government subsidy for training costs; people in specific categories may receive a 100% subsidy.
New fighter jets arrive after 29 years! First F-16Vs land in Taiwan today; 顧立雄: These will not be the only 2 this year
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The first 2 F-16V fighter jets landed at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung today. Defense Minister 顧立雄 confirmed that more jets will be delivered before year-end and denied claims that ballast had been installed in the aircraft fuselages, saying tests of the electronic warfare system were progressing smoothly.
Facts
The first 2 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets purchased by Taiwan from the United States arrived in Taiwan this morning, landing at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung.
Defense Minister 顧立雄 confirmed that delivery of the F-16Vs will not be limited to the first 2 jets before the end of the year, and that subsequent deliveries will be coordinated with the U.S. side.
The Fengxiang Project has a budget of more than NT$247.2 billion to purchase 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the United States.
Defense Minister 顧立雄 denied speculation that ballast was being used in the F-16V's belly-mounted electronic equipment bay to keep the aircraft balanced.
The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology is conducting hardware and software tests of the F-16V's “Viper Shield” electronic warfare system in accordance with scheduled milestones.
Returns from 3 major pension funds soar in the first 8 months! Labor and National Pension fund performance at a glance; did the Civil Servants and Teachers Pension Fund “earn NT$340 billion”—is it headed for bankruptcy?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's 3 major pension funds posted strong performance in the first 8 months of 2026, with the Civil Servants and Teachers Pension Fund recording a record return of NT$340.51 billion. However, according to the latest actuarial report, without government contributions, the projected insolvency dates for the civil servant and education personnel pension funds would move forward to 2045 and 2042, respectively, highlighting continued concerns about their long-term financial structure.
Facts
The Civil Servants and Teachers Pension Fund's cumulative returns reached NT$340.51 billion in the first 8 months of 2026, with a return rate of 24.93%.
The Civil Servants and Teachers Pension Fund's total assets have reached about NT$1.6 trillion.
Domestic and overseas delegated investments account for the largest share of the Civil Servants and Teachers Pension Fund's asset allocation, at 48.59%.
According to the 9th actuarial report in 2025, without government contributions, the projected insolvency date for the civil servants' pension fund moves forward to 2045.
According to the 9th actuarial report in 2025, without government contributions, the projected insolvency date for the education personnel pension fund moves forward to 2042.
The Labor Insurance Fund earned about NT$298.76 billion in the first 8 months of 2026, with a return rate of 25.76%.
The National Pension Fund earned about NT$174.72 billion in the first 8 months of 2026, with a return rate of 27.65%.
Since July 2023, newly hired civil servants have no longer joined the current pension fund.
A pipe burst on the south side of Wujiang Bridge in Fuli Township. 台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs, affecting water service in Wujiang Village, Fuli Township, Hualien County.
台灣自來水公司 carried out emergency repairs at the intersection of Fengren Road and Chengguan Road in Wanli Village, Renwu District, Kaohsiung City, on October 2, 2026, resulting in a water outage in the area. Service is expected to be restored at 17:00 that day.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Beixing and Beiwan villages, Yongkang District, Tainan City, from October 2 to October 5, 2026, for pipeline replacement work on Daren Street and other roads in Yongkang District.
For pipeline replacement work on Daren Street and other roads in Yongkang District, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Beixing and Beiwan villages, Yongkang District, Tainan City, from October 2 to October 6, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Beixing and Beiwan villages, Yongkang District, Tainan City, from October 2 to October 7, 2026, for pipeline replacement work on Daren Street and other roads in Yongkang District.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Beixing and Beiwan villages, Yongkang District, Tainan City, from October 2 to October 8, 2026, for pipeline replacement work on Daren Street and other roads in Yongkang District.
台灣自來水公司 issued an update on a water outage caused by emergency repairs to a burst pipe in several villages in Guiren District, Tainan City. The affected areas are Qijia, Damiao, Xipu and Mamiao villages. The outage is in effect from 9:11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on October 2, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued an update on a water outage in Xinxia, Xins hang and Xinzhong villages in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, in effect from October 2 to October 7, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued an update on a water outage affecting several villages in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, including Xinxia, Xinshang and Xinzhong villages.
台灣自來水公司 issued an update on a water outage affecting parts of Zhutang Township and Pitou Township, Changhua County, from 11:38 to 16:00 on October 2, 2026.
Zhengyan Village, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, will have a water outage while repairs are made to a leak in a 100mmDIP pipe at the intersection of Jianmin Road and Shenxiu Road.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some villages in Renai and Anle districts, Keelung City, due to emergency repairs for a leak at No. 135, Lane 48, Shiqiu Road. The outage will run from 11:25 to 15:00 on October 2, 2026.