Taiwan's tallest Mazu statue majestically completed at Daan Harbor; 2026 Taichung Ocean Tourism Season opens in grand style on 10/3.
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The Taichung City Government held a statue donation ceremony at the Daan Harbor Mazu Cultural Park. The statue stands 53.6 meters tall, setting a record as the tallest in Taiwan. In conjunction with the 2026 Taichung Ocean Tourism Season, performances, markets and art exhibitions will be held from October 3 to 4.
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The Mazu stone statue at Daan Harbor Mazu Cultural Park stands 30 meters tall, with a 23.6-meter base, for a total height of 53.6 meters.
The statue sets a record as the tallest Mazu statue on Taiwan's main island.
The main events of the 2026 Taichung Ocean Tourism Season will take place on October 3 and 4.
At 7 p.m. on October 3, Sun Tsui-feng will lead Ming Hwa Yuan Arts and Cultural Group in presenting its classic production, “The Great Immortal of Penglai.”
The Hai'an Festival on October 4 will bring together popular bands including Amazing Show, PAPUN BAND, Thick Big Band, P!SCO and Twilight for a series of performances.
Daan Harbor Mazu Cultural Park was carefully planned and built over a period of 14 years.
An indoor exhibition, “Taiwan-Japan Sogetsu School Driftwood Art Exchange Exhibition,” opens on October 3, featuring works by 57 artists.
A spoonful of fried shallots awakens Taiwanese flavors; 30 teams compete at the World Trade Center; 儂來餐廳 and 大地酒店奇岩一號 both win.
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs' Administration of Commerce held the “2026 Taste of Taiwan: Amber Shallot Oil Competition” on October 2, spotlighting fried shallots. 儂來餐廳 and 大地酒店奇岩一號 won the gold awards in the traditional and innovation categories, respectively, showcasing the fusion of classic Taiwanese cuisine and creativity.
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs' Administration of Commerce held the final of the “2026 Taste of Taiwan: Amber Shallot Oil Competition” at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 on October 2.
儂來餐廳 won the gold award in the traditional category with its “Two-Tone Scallion and Sesame Oil Matsusaka Pork Rice Cake.”
大地酒店奇岩一號 won the gold award in the innovation category with its “Scallion-Scented Duck with Ruby Salad.”
Chef Shi Chien-fa, known as Ah-fa, served as head judge.
The Administration of Commerce has established the “5 Aromas, 26 Flavors” Taste of Taiwan flavor guide as a basis for promoting Taiwanese cuisine.
Taichung elementary school solar-powered creative toy competition gets underway; students from 16 schools use science to showcase green creativity.
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The Taichung City Education Bureau held an elementary school solar-powered creative toy competition at Jinde Elementary School, with students from 16 schools taking part. Combining green energy education with hands-on practice, the event used presentations and practical assessments to develop students' scientific literacy and understanding of sustainability.
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The competition drew outstanding students from 16 elementary schools across the city.
The competition featured 2 carefully designed test stages: a “creative presentation” and a “hands-on operation.”
Zhuang Qing-xin is the principal of Jinde Elementary School.
Participants had to use scientific components such as solar panels and small motors to design toys.
More than sidewalks at school gates: Taoyuan meets its target for school commute corridors at 100 schools; next up is a 15-minute safe route from home to school.
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Taoyuan City's school commute corridor improvement plan reached its 100-school target ahead of schedule. Mayor Chang San-cheng announced that the next phase will expand to 120 to 140 schools and develop a 15-minute safe walking zone encompassing neighborhood lanes and alleys.
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Taoyuan City's school commute corridor improvement plan had originally aimed to complete work at 100 schools by the end of this year, but reached its target ahead of schedule in September.
Taoyuan Senior High School, the 100th target school, underwent improvement work costing NT$65 million.
The school commute corridor project at Taoyuan Senior High School received a subsidy of about NT$45 million from the central government's National Land Management Agency under the Ministry of the Interior.
Taoyuan City expects to complete school commute corridor improvements at 120 schools by the end of this year.
Taoyuan City's target for next year is to promote school commute corridors at 140 schools.
The school commute corridor project at Taoyuan Senior High School extends pedestrian routes outward, connecting them to Chenggong Road and the Taoyuan Martyrs' Shrine and Shrine Culture Park.
The city government has allocated funding for the school commute corridor improvement plan since 112.
Taekwondo standout Hung Chun-yi defeated opponents from the Philippines, South Korea and Kazakhstan to reach the men's 80-kilogram gold-medal match at the Nagoya Asian Games, where he faced Uzbekistan's Jesunov. He lost a point after being kicked in the torso at the end of the third round and was defeated 3-5, taking silver and earning the Taiwanese taekwondo team its first silver medal of these Asian Games.
Chen Nien-chin Falls Just Short of a Dramatic Comeback, Loses 2-3 for Asian Games Boxing Silver
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Taiwanese boxer Chen Nien-chin narrowly lost 2-3 to India's Parveen in the women's 65-kilogram gold-medal bout at the Nagoya Asian Games, taking silver and setting a personal best. Taiwan's boxing team finished these Asian Games with Lin Yu-ting and Chen Nien-chin winning 1 gold and 1 silver; the men's team won no medals.
Leopards Reappear on South Africa's West Coast After 170 Years, Breeding Again
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After disappearing for 170 years, leopards have reappeared and bred on the West Coast of South Africa's Western Cape province. Conservation group 地標再野化信託 is working with local communities to establish protected areas, but livestock farmers are concerned about the safety of their animals. Both sides are using compensation mechanisms to reduce conflict.
Alaska's Annual Fat Bear Week Contest: No. 89, “Backpack,” Takes the Title
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Katmai National Park in Alaska held its annual Fat Bear Week contest, with brown bear No. 89, “Backpack,” beating female bear No. 910 to take the title. Biologist Fitz said brown bears need to eat large amounts to build up fat reserves for hibernation. The contest aims to track the bears' weight gain via livestream and raise awareness of wildlife conservation.
Wrong National Anthem, Late Shuttle Buses: Nagoya Asian Games Hit by Repeated Mishaps
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The Nagoya Asian Games have been plagued by problems since the opening, including poor accommodation in the athletes' village, the wrong national anthem being played, protests over a historical figure performance, insufficient meals and transport failures. After costs exceeded the budget, the organizing committee abandoned plans to build an athletes' village itself and turned construction over to French group GL events Japan, but work fell behind schedule and costs soared. Scholars say local government officials' lack of experience with international sporting events and overly tight cost-cutting have led to repeated mistakes, earning the Games the label “the worst Asian Games ever.”
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70 square meters
Up to 4 people would have to stay
The athletes' village construction budget ballooned to 3 times its original size
The 英超聯賽 released an independent investigation report accusing 曼城 of 115 financial violations between 2009 and 2018, 114 of which were upheld, including overstating sponsorship income and concealing salaries to evade financial fair play rules. 曼城 said it was shocked by the ruling and announced it would appeal. The article also notes that 愛爾蘭國家隊 faced domestic pressure to boycott over the situation in Gaza, ultimately deciding to play while staging a silent protest.
China Sees Boom in “One-Person Company” Startups; Market Projected to Top NT$1 Trillion by 2029
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Driven by the rise of AI, China has seen a boom in “one-person company” (OPC) startups since 2025. The government has set up shared offices to support them, and the market is projected to reach 7.5 trillion yen by 2029, though a survey shows the overall survival rate is below 10%.
Brazilian presidential election approaches, with race expected to be neck and neck and head to a runoff
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Brazil's presidential election is approaching, with incumbent President Lula and right-wing candidate Bolsonaro locked in a fierce campaign. Lula is focusing on curbing prices, banning online gambling and debt relief, while Bolsonaro is highlighting high crime rates and proposing policies including the construction of a mega-prison. Polls show nearly half of the public believes the economy is worsening, reflecting a gap between reality and the government's policies.
Facts
Only 19% believe things are improving
Now accounts for 26.6% of income
The benchmark interest rate remains as high as 13.75%
Contributes about NT$60 billion in tax revenue to Brazil's treasury each year
International oil prices continue to climb; U.S. move to restrict diesel exports could worsen inflation
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International oil prices continue to climb, and Portuguese truck drivers are protesting diesel price hikes. A U.S. proposal to restrict diesel exports could worsen inflation. Experts say the oil industry is profiting, while the Middle East conflict and Russia-Ukraine war have tightened supplies; it will take at least half a year for conditions to return to normal.
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Original柴油價格漲幅在5成上下
Germany's 55.7% increase is the most striking
Diesel has risen by $100 per barrel
Russia previously exported 1 million barrels of diesel per day
It will take at least half a year to more than 1 year for the international energy market to return to normal
Ukraine apologizes after Lee Jae-myung accuses it of breaching confidentiality over disclosure of information on transfer of North Korean POWs to South Korea
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed information about the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, prompting South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to accuse him of violating confidentiality requirements and demand an apology. South Korea's National Intelligence Service clarified that it had not made a conditional deal with Ukraine and said the North Korean soldiers had voluntarily sought asylum. The two sides have given differing figures for North Korean troop numbers inside Russia as the Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate.
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2 North Korean soldiers
Deployed troops to fight in 2024
After being captured for 1 year and 8 months
South Korea's National Intelligence Service said on the 30th
Despite negligible greenhouse gas emissions, Nepal bears the brunt of natural disasters; prime minister calls for climate justice
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Nepal has recently been battered by natural disasters including avalanches, torrential rain and floods, causing many deaths and injuries and damaging infrastructure. Recovery costs have reached $4.77 billion. At the United Nations General Assembly, Nepal's Prime Minister Shah called for climate justice, noting that Nepal's greenhouse gas emissions are extremely low but it bears severe consequences. He urged more influential countries to take action and provide grants. Experts also recommend that future hydropower projects account for climate risks and that the power mix be diversified to spread risk.
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At an elevation of 7,126 meters
At least 2 guides were killed
More than 10 staff members who had arrived early to prepare for foreign climbers are missing
49 of the country's 77 districts face the risk of flash floods
Caused at least 1,450 deaths
More than 5,000 people are missing
Recovery and reconstruction costs have reached $4.77 billion
Nepal accounts for less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Currently, nine-tenths of its electricity comes from hydropower
The August floods damaged 7 hydropower plants and other power facilities
Original電網一度損失410百萬瓦發電容量
Equivalent to one-tenth of total generating capacity
Another 6 power plants under construction were also damaged
2,000-year-old city wall unearthed on Paris's Île de la Cité, corroborating Caesar's Gallic Wars
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Archaeologists at a site on Paris's Île de la Cité have unearthed the remains of an ancient city wall about 20 meters long, dating back about 2,000 years. Carbon-14 dating indicates it was built between 200 B.C. and 10 B.C. and bears features of Gallic defensive fortifications. The discovery may be a remnant of the ancient Gallic city of Lutetia and corroborates accounts in Caesar's Gallic Wars that walls were burned during the Roman conquest. France's Culture Ministry has called it a major discovery.
The U.S. added 29,000 nonfarm jobs in September, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%.
芝商所's FedWatch tool shows the odds of 聯準會 holding rates steady in October rising to 84%.
The 2-year Treasury yield briefly fell 10 basis points to 4.69%.
Lindsay Rosner, head of asset management at 高盛, forecasts one more rate hike in December.
The $32 trillion Treasury market had been under selling pressure for months.
Market expectations for European Central Bank rate hikes have shifted from three to two.
Charles Tan, chief investment officer of global fixed income at 美國世紀投資, believes that hotter-than-expected inflation data could shift policy expectations back toward a hawkish stance.
〈U.S. premarket〉Payrolls miss badly, turning into good news! Treasury yields fall as major indexes open higher
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U.S. September nonfarm payrolls came in far below expectations, prompting expectations that 聯準會 will pause rate hikes in October, lifting U.S. stock indexes and pushing Treasury yields lower.
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The U.S. added just 29,000 nonfarm jobs in September, far below market expectations.
Traders see the odds of Fed raising its benchmark interest rate at its October meeting falling to 17%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose nearly 380 points, or almost 0.7%.
Nike announced plans to lay off employees in 2027 and expects to save $2.5 billion in costs over the next five years.
安森美 will acquire Synaptics for $123 per share in cash, in a deal valued at $5.7 billion.
東芝 plans to double its data-center hard drive capacity and invest $380 million to expand its Philippine plant.
Former President Reagan implemented corporate tax cuts in 1981 and 1986, substantially reducing the burden on businesses.
Financial deregulation following the abolition of fixed brokerage commissions in 1975 attracted substantial retail investor funds into the stock market.
Cable TV subscribers surged from 15 million in 1980 to more than 50 million in 1990.
During the same period, the S&P 500 gained just 14% annually on average.
Racing to go public while sounding the alarm! Anthropic admits AI could pose catastrophic risks
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Anthropic warned in its IPO filing of government policy risks and catastrophic AI threats. Its CEO called for a slower pace of AI development and noted that U.S. government restrictions could affect revenue.
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Anthropic warned in its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus that the government’s attitude toward the company and its technology could affect business customers, partners and other business relationships.
Contracts with government agencies account for less than 1% of Anthropic’s annual revenue, but the impact of policy could extend to a broader range of its business.
Anthropic cautioned that advanced AI could pose catastrophic or existential threats to humanity.
CEO Amodei called on the industry to slow development so that AI safety issues receive more attention.
美國商務部 imposed global export restrictions on the Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models in June, forcing Anthropic to disable the models.
European debt concerns trigger flight to safety, making the Swiss franc a favorite again
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French debt concerns have made the Swiss franc a favorite safe haven, with the currency posting its strongest performance against the euro in nearly a year. Trading volumes have surged, and experts predict the franc will continue to appreciate, with the euro-franc exchange rate potentially falling further.
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Concerns in European markets over France’s debt situation have once again made the Swiss franc a focus for investors seeking safety.
The franc had its strongest week against the euro since last April.
The euro-franc exchange rate fell to a two-month low of about 0.93 on Friday.
According to data from 芝加哥商品交易所 (CME Group), trading volume on Thursday was about 4 times the average level this year.
Options pricing shows that money is flowing into the franc at the fastest pace in more than four years.
U.S. labor market cools! Nonfarm payrolls rise by just 29,000 in September, unemployment rate climbs; Fed expected to hold steady this month
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Friday that nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September and the unemployment rate climbed to 4.2%, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will hold interest rates steady this month as the labor market shows signs of weakness.
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Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, well below the market expectation of 89,000.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% in September, above the market expectation of 4.1%.
Traders cut bets on a Fed rate hike in October; the probability that the Fed will hold rates steady this month is about 72%.
Average hourly earnings rose 3.0% year over year in September, compared with the expected 3.2%.
Dow futures rose 458 points, or 0.9%, after the data was released.
Peng Chi-ming: Biochar key to cutting emissions in AI and semiconductors; “Taiwan Team” to target removing 1 million tons of carbon by 2030
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Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming announced that Taiwan will form a “Biochar Taiwan Team” to produce biochar from agricultural residues, targeting carbon removal of 1 million tons by 2030 to support emissions cuts in the semiconductor and AI industries and expand international cooperation.
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Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has set a target of removing 1 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually through biochar by 2030.
Taiwan generates about 5 million tons of agricultural residues each year.
The Ministry of Environment is working across departments with the Ministry of Agriculture to form a “Biochar Taiwan Team.”
Taiwan has signed a climate cooperation memorandum with Paraguay.
An operator in central Taiwan has obtained European Biochar Certificate (EBC) certification.
宏捷科 September revenue rises year over year and month over month; analysts see earnings improving in H1 2027
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宏捷科 reported September revenue of NT$421 million, up 8.4% year over year and above market expectations. Supported by rising market share for Chinese smartphones and order transfers from Korean clients, it showed resilience in Q3. Analysts are optimistic that earnings will improve in the first half of 2027, driven by new product launches and expansion into emerging markets.
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宏捷科 reported September revenue of NT$421 million, up 8.4% year over year.
宏捷科 reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.26 billion in Q3, up 13% year over year.
宏捷科 reported consolidated revenue of NT$3.783 billion for the first 3 quarters, up 32.11% year over year.
宏捷科’s drone PA revenue rose 194.6% year over year in the first half of this year.
Customers have officially placed orders for 宏捷科’s gallium arsenide solar products.
柏瑞投信 to be renamed 「大都會投信」 on 10/1; all 30 domestic funds to be renamed
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柏瑞投信 announced that it will be renamed 「大都會投信」 effective October 1, 2026, with all 30 of its funds to be renamed at the same time. The move is part of 大都會人壽’s investment management business and aims to integrate global resources while ensuring that customer rights and operating processes are unaffected.
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柏瑞投信 will officially be renamed 「大都會投信」 effective October 1, 2026.
柏瑞投信 fully transitioned to MetLife Investment Management (MIM) on August 3, 2026.
The names of 30 domestic funds will change from 「柏瑞」 to 「大都會」.
The fund name changes are scheduled to take effect on November 30, 115年.
The renaming is intended to reflect the parent group’s overall brand strategy.
Another referendum 10 years after Brexit? UK Prime Minister Burnham floats “rejoining the EU” option
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UK Prime Minister Burnham announced a review of options for relations with the European Union, potentially including a referendum on rejoining the bloc, and said Brexit had done more harm than good, sparking fierce political debate.
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UK Prime Minister Burnham said Brexit had brought more harm than good.
A future Labour election manifesto could include the option of a referendum on whether to rejoin the European Union.
Brexit shrank London’s economy by about £30 billion.
Brexit led to the loss of nearly 2 million jobs nationwide.
The government is expected to present an assessment of relations with the European Union before the UK-EU summit in November.
Brexit weakened the effectiveness of the UK’s cooperation on immigration and border controls.
London Mayor Khan denounced Brexit as a catastrophic act of national self-harm in British history.
How much oil can be produced next year? U.S.-Iran war disrupts expansion plans, forcing OPEC+ capacity assessment to be postponed
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The OPEC+ capacity assessment has been delayed until November because of the U.S.-Iran war, affecting quota negotiations for 2027. Disputes over quotas involving Iraq and the UAE have added to the uncertainty.
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The OPEC+ capacity assessment, originally scheduled for completion by the end of September, has been postponed until mid-November.
The U.S.-Iran war has delayed expansion plans in some OPEC+ countries.
Iraq once considered leaving OPEC to seek a higher quota.
Not all OPEC+ members have submitted the data required for the assessment.
Putin predicts: Soon everyone will have to drive Chinese cars
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Russian President Putin said at a plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club on the 1st that, as Europe’s auto market declines, he expects everyone will soon switch to Chinese cars. He emphasized that Chinese cars are affordable and high-quality, and rejected Western accusations of overcapacity.
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Russian President Putin said at a plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club that the European auto market is in a deep recession.
Putin believes everyone will soon have to drive Chinese cars because they are affordable and high-quality.
Putin rejected Western countries’ accusations that China has “overcapacity” in cars.
Putin emphasized that the basic principle of the market is that the final outcome is always determined by consumer demand.
Putin said Europe’s metallurgical, chemical and pharmaceutical industries are also in deep crisis and serious difficulty.
UN: Logistics disruptions and climate impacts push global food prices in September to a nearly 4-year high
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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that disruptions to logistics and climate impacts pushed its global food price index to a nearly 4-year high in September. FAO’s chief economist warned that if the pressures persist, they will be passed on to consumer prices.
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The FAO Food Price Index averaged 136.0 points in September, its highest level since November 2022.
The sugar price index rose sharply by 6.1% from August, marking a third consecutive monthly increase.
The grain price benchmark rose 5.1% month on month, as a worsening outlook for U.S. corn production added to pressure.
The meat index edged down 1.1%, reflecting lower poultry prices.
The FAO lowered its forecast for global grain trade volume in the 2026/27 marketing year by 0.7%.
Trump threatens diesel export ban! EU considers releasing 50 million barrels to rescue oil prices
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The EU is discussing the release of 50 million barrels of diesel to counter a price surge, after the Trump administration pressured it to tap its reserves and threatened to ban exports. The move aims to balance the need to curb fuel costs with retaining emergency reserves.
Facts
EU member governments discussed a French proposal to release 50 million barrels of diesel during a conference call on Friday (2).
The Trump administration has asked major European powers, including France and Germany, to release 100 million barrels of diesel within 20 days.
Trump is considering banning U.S. diesel exports to lower domestic fuel prices ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
Chinese refiners have suspended fuel exports for October to replenish domestic inventories.
The 50 million barrels of diesel proposed for release by France would represent about 17% of the EU's total emergency stocks of diesel and gas oil.
台積電 to expand in Texas? Economic ministry pledges support for global expansion but says core technology will “remain rooted in Taiwan”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
On the 2nd, the Ministry of Economic Affairs responded to 台積電's plans to expand investment in Texas, U.S., reiterating its respect for companies' diverse global strategies and pledging full support for domestic and overseas investment and international market expansion. It also stressed that key cutting-edge technologies would remain firmly rooted in Taiwan.
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs said in a response on the 2nd that it respects companies' diverse global strategies to meet the needs of international customers and pursue greater international business opportunities.
台積電 plans to extend its investment footprint to Texas, U.S., to deepen the capabilities of the local semiconductor supply chain.
台積電 has publicly announced cumulative investment in the U.S. totaling $265 billion.
Taiwan and the U.S. have signed an investment MOU to strengthen their strategic partnership and enhance industrial cooperation.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs stressed that key cutting-edge technologies would remain firmly rooted in Taiwan, which remains the world's most important semiconductor production and R&D base.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs said it would provide stronger support for Taiwanese companies investing in the U.S. in the future.
The Taipei Pavilion is organized around technology chains and application needs, with 三 major display areas: “Smart Computing and Sensing,” “Data Governance and Security,” and “Smart Applications and Services.”
光影立方 held talks with overseas retail channel operators on naked-eye 3D visual solutions and signed an agency partnership for Singapore and Malaysia.
輔信(2405-TW)科技 exchanged views with a Singaporean AI solutions provider on application needs including edge AI industrial computers, large language model optimization and AI agents.
皓博科技 presented on “AI-Ready Data Pipelines – From Raw Data to Actionable Insights” and exchanged views with representatives from 可口可樂 and Google Cloud.
Last year (2025), Taipei companies generated about $25 million in potential business opportunities at their first participation in Singapore Tech Week.
惠民 subsidiary 惠嘉水務 wins Chiayi County expanded county seat reclaimed water plant BTO project with investment of NT$1.69 billion
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惠民實業 (6971-TW) subsidiary 惠嘉水務 has won the Chiayi County reclaimed water plant BTO project, with an investment of NT$1.69 billion. Meanwhile, 欣陸投控 (3703-TW) subsidiary 欣達環工 was named the preferred applicant for the Hsinchu City Keya Water Resource Recovery Center BTO project, with an investment of NT$8.45 billion. The developments point to a buoyant environmental engineering and water services market.
Facts
惠民實業 (6971-TW) subsidiary 惠嘉水務 announced that it had won the “Chiayi County Expanded County Seat Reclaimed Water Plant BTO Project,” with a planned investment of NT$1.69 billion.
The planned construction period for the Chiayi County Expanded County Seat Reclaimed Water Plant BTO Project is 1195 calendar days, and the operating period is 15 years from the start of operations.
惠民實業 currently has capital of about NT$387 million and is primarily engaged in water resources and waste treatment.
欣陸投控 (3703-TW) subsidiary 欣達環工 announced that it has officially been selected as the preferred applicant for the “Hsinchu City Keya Water Resource Recovery Center Effluent Reuse BTO Project.”
The Hsinchu City Keya Water Resource Recovery Center Effluent Reuse BTO Project is estimated to require an investment of about NT$8.45 billion and will supply 40,000 tons of reclaimed water per day to the Baoshan Phase 2 industrial park.
鴻海 joins 祥寶 at Taipei International Care Expo, launches demonstrations of smart long-term care across 三 settings
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鴻海 and 祥寶尊榮長照集團 showcased the results of their smart long-term care collaboration at the 2026 Taipei International Care Expo. Since November 2025, the two sides have been testing the feasibility of integrating AI and health data into care workflows across 三 settings, and displayed a range of smart care products.
Facts
鴻海 and 祥寶尊榮長照集團 showcased the results of their smart long-term care collaboration at Cares Expo Taipei 2026, the Taipei International Care Expo.
The two sides have been pursuing a smart long-term care partnership since November 2025, introducing technologies including smart wearables, AI computing, edge-cloud integration and human-machine collaboration.
The smart long-term care demonstration is being conducted at 三 locations: Taoyuan Baozhilin, Taiyuan Xiangbao and Yide Day Care Center.
Products on display at the expo included CoDoctor Pro, CoDoctor Home, CoDoctor Watch and Nurabot, a nursing-assistance robot.
祥寶尊榮長照集團 marks 40 years of work in long-term care this year.
Xiangbao Chairman Lin Che-hung said that truly AI-native long-term care means rethinking how long-term care operates.
The partnership focuses on actual care workflows, examining how health data can be connected with care processes.
Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an update on free overflow from the Baoshan Second Reservoir into Shijing Creek, affecting parts of Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County, and reminded the public to exercise caution and stay away from the riverbed.
An emergency repair of a leak in a 200mm PVCP pipe at the intersection of Yugang Zhong 2nd Road and Yugang South 1st Road in Qianzhen District will result in a water outage in Mingxiao Village, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung City.
Major fire incident alert (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
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內政部消防署 issued a major fire alert for a factory and warehouse on Dongda Road in Hsinchu City's North District, urging the public to avoid the area to facilitate emergency response.
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 水利署 issued an updated notice on the free overflow of Huoshan Reservoir into the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are advised to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.
水利署 issued a free-overflow alert for 鯉魚潭水庫, with water being released into Jingshan Creek and affecting Sanyi Township in Miaoli County and the districts of Waipu, Dajia, Houli and Daan in Taichung City. The public is urged to exercise caution and stay away from the riverbed.
Heavy rain advisory (Yilan County, Hualien County, Nantou County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Kaohsiung City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Tainan City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, saying the northeast monsoon and convective cloud systems could bring localized heavy rain to Yilan, Taitung, areas south of Chiayi, areas north of central Taiwan, and mountainous areas of Hualien. The public is urged to watch for lightning, strong gusts, and landslides or falling rocks in mountainous areas.
台灣自來水公司 carried out emergency repairs at the intersection of Fengren Road and Chengguan Road in Renwu District on Oct. 2, 2026, causing a water outage in Wannei Village, Renwu District, Kaohsiung City.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Linwei Village, Jiji Township, Nantou County, due to emergency repairs to a ruptured pipe on Minsheng Road. The outage is scheduled from 18:15 to 22:00 on Oct. 2, 2026.
Biotech stock weekly roundup, 09/24-10/02: 寶泰生醫 gains 35.21%, while 浩鼎 rises 29.43% to take the top spot - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
Biotech stock weekly roundup, 09/24-10/02: 浩鼎 and 寶泰生醫 lead with gains of 29.43% and 35.21%, respectively, while 台聯電 and 漢達 also post strong performances.
A look at the top 5 net buys and sells by the three major institutional investors, foreign investors, investment trusts and dealers from September 29 to October 2, 2026: 國光生 had the largest net buying, while 漢達 had the largest net selling.
Taiwan stocks weekly TOP 15, 09/24-10/02: (gainers) 浩鼎 29.43%, 台聯電 19.2%, 漢達 15.73% - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
The TOP 15 Taiwan-listed and OTC stocks by weekly gains from September 24 to October 2, 2026: 浩鼎 ranked first with 29.43%, followed by 台聯電 and 漢達 with 19.2% and 15.73%, respectively.
A look at popular emerging-market stocks, 09/29-10/02: 仁新*, 仲恩生醫 and 安成生技; top gainers: 寶泰生醫, 鼎晉生技 and 醣基 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
A look at popular stocks and top gainers in the emerging market from September 29 to October 2, 2026: 仁新*, 仲恩生醫 and 安成生技 were actively traded, while 寶泰生醫, 鼎晉生技 and 醣基 posted the strongest performances.
懷特 (4108) to hold in-person investor conference on 10/21 at the invitation of 台新證券 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
懷特 (4108) will hold an in-person investor conference on 115年10月21日 at the 台北市 Dunhua South Financial Tower, at the invitation of 台新證券. The management team will brief institutional investors and investors on the latest developments in the company's research and development and business operations.
安克 (4188) to hold in-person investor conference on 10/21 at the invitation of 台新證券 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
安克 (4188) will hold an in-person investor conference on October 21 at the invitation of 台新證券, with the management team outlining its research and development and business operations.