Reports say 台積電 is evaluating partnership with Terafab; Musk confirms discussions are underway
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Sources said 台積電 is evaluating a partnership with Terafab, owned by Musk, to help operate a wafer fab in Texas; Musk confirmed the two sides are discussing the matter.
Academia Sinica's Children's Science Day features AI mosquito identification and chemical magic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中央研究院 held its Children's Science Day today, offering more than 60 activities, including AI mosquito identification, chemistry experiments and history games, to encourage children to explore science.
Kinmen, Matsu and Penghu leaders' forum held in Lienchiang; reaches 3 agreements on health care, transportation and other issues
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The forum of leaders from Kinmen, Matsu and Penghu was held in Nangan Township, Lienchiang County, reaching 三 points of consensus, including expanding free bus services on outlying islands, seeking a backup medical evacuation helicopter and providing subsidies for flights to outlying islands.
Facts
3 outlying-island counties
Must face a 1-month gap every year
Pay 7-tenths of the fare for flights to outlying islands
5-tenths subsidy for people registered as residents of outlying islands
陽明交大 teacher implicated in sexual misconduct case; university says duties suspended and campus safety report filed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A male teacher in the medical department of 陽明交通大學 has been accused of involvement in a gender-equity incident. The university said it has suspended his duties and filed a campus safety report.
Russian airstrike hits bridge north of Kyiv, throwing Ukrainian capital's traffic into chaos
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Russian airstrike hit a bridge north of Kyiv, disrupting traffic and damaging infrastructure. Mayor Klitschko said it was an attack on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Facts
Original（中央社基輔3日綜合外電報導）
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
環境部's national green canopy climate adaptation plan calls for widespread tree planting to guard against future temperatures of 40 degrees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
環境部 visited Pingtung to explain its national green canopy climate adaptation plan. Minister Peng Chi-ming said temperatures could reach 40 degrees Celsius in the future, and that the ministry would identify tree-planting sites and plans to introduce special legislation by the end of the year. Pingtung County has initially identified 209 cool locations.
U.S. report: China obtained hundreds of immersion DUV lithography machines; urges tighter export controls
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A report by a U.S. research institute said China was expected to have obtained 343 immersion DUV lithography systems by early 2026, including 270 made by 艾司摩爾 (ASML). China spent more than US$13 billion on them in 2024 and 2025 alone. The report recommended a comprehensive ban on exports of such equipment to China to close loopholes.
Facts
343 immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems
270 are 艾司摩爾 (ASML) Twinscan NXT:1980i systems, made by the Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer
Still usable to make 7-nanometer logic chips
Chinese wafer fabs spent more than US$13 billion buying NXT:1980i systems
No first prize awarded in the 建蓁 Environmental Literature Award; “Island Flooded, Without Honey” takes second place
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
No first prize was awarded in the 2026 建蓁 Environmental Literature Award. “Island Flooded, Without Honey” took second place, and “A Micro Rainforest in a Crack in the Asphalt” placed third. The contest received 476 entries from 12 countries and regions.
Latvian parliamentary election held under shadow of drone incursions and Russia-Ukraine war
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Latvia is holding a parliamentary election under the shadow of drone incursions and the Russia-Ukraine war. The United List, led by Prime Minister Kurbargs, is ahead in polls, but faces challenges in forming a governing coalition.
賴瑞隆 launches support group representing workers across industries; 賴清德 says steady lead is no reason to let up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
賴瑞隆, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, launched a cross-industry campaign support headquarters. President 賴清德, former Premier 蘇貞昌 and Kaohsiung Mayor 陳其邁 attended to show their support. 賴清德 praised 賴瑞隆's steady lead but said he must not let up, and also mentioned 沈伯洋's campaign. 陳其邁 urged voters to support 賴瑞隆 as his successor, while 蘇貞昌 praised 賴瑞隆 for working diligently.
Facts
A legislator recognized as outstanding by 公督盟 20 times
10 years of experience in the city government and 10 years as a legislator
韓國瑜 visits temples with 張嘉郡 in Yunlin, likens legislative chaos to a scene needing Sun Wukong to suppress it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
韓國瑜 visited Shoutian Temple, Xinxing Temple and Fude Temple in Douliu with 張嘉郡, the Kuomintang's Yunlin County mayoral candidate, today. He joked that Sun Wukong was needed to suppress the chaos in cross-party negotiations at the Legislative Yuan. He also stressed Yunlin's advantages in land, water and electricity, and said he hoped to attract high-tech industries such as an electric-vehicle park so local young people could return home for work.
Abandoned suitcases increasingly found on Tokyo's Ikebukuro streets; Toshima Ward works with businesses on response
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tokyo's Toshima Ward is working with MY SUITCASE, operated by Cultures Japan, and 日本鞄材 to address foreign tourists illegally abandoning suitcases around Ikebukuro. The ward also plans to introduce an ordinance with penalties.
Facts
More than 50 in total
Up 16% from the previous year
About 28.65 million people
About 290 abandoned suitcases found
400-yen bulky-waste disposal ticket
Collection fee of 2500 yen per suitcase
Reached 50
About 30 suitcases abandoned on ward roads collected
France faces twin fiscal and political storms, raising fears of euro debt crisis 2.0
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Political turmoil in France has triggered a bond sell-off, with the 10-year government bond yield reaching its highest level since 2008 and the yield spread between France and Germany widening to a 14-year high. Budget deficits and disputes over the budget have heightened fears of euro debt crisis 2.0, as government debt remains high and the country faces extreme political risks.
Unidentified object detected in Lithuanian airspace；NATO jets scramble and airport briefly closes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An unidentified object was detected in Lithuanian airspace，prompting NATO jets to scramble and Vilnius Airport to close briefly；12 flights were affected，and the alert was lifted 40 minutes later。
和泰車：Auto market steady in Q4；new-car market forecast to remain at 430,000 vehicles this year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
和泰車 General Manager Su Chun-hsing said the auto market performed well in September and orders were steady in Q4。He forecast that new-car registrations in Taiwan would remain at 430,000 this year；sales targets for the TOYOTA、LEXUS and HINO brands are 165,000 vehicles。
Facts
Taiwan's new-car registrations this year are expected to remain at the previously forecast 430,000
This year's new-car market target remains unchanged at 165,000
Taiwan's total new-car market is expected to reach 37,000 in October
Compared with 34,500 in the same period last year
Growth of 7.2%
TOYOTA and LEXUS recorded about 13,400 new-car registrations combined in October
Keelung Ocean Eagle Carnival kicks off；50 teams parade and “Eagle Mom” makes an appearance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Keelung International Ocean Eagle Carnival opened today，with Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang leading 50 teams in a parade。New highlights include a giant “鷹ONE” balloon；the event combines marine-waste art and a market，showcasing diversity and inclusion。
Asia-Pacific Traditional Arts Festival opens；Asian water stories converge in Yilan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Asia-Pacific Traditional Arts Festival opened at 國立傳統藝術中心 in Yilan，under the theme “Realm of Many Waters”。It brings together arts groups from India，Indonesia，Japan，South Korea and Taiwan，presenting myths and stories about water from across Asia through music，dance and other forms。
Vice President Hsiao：The nation's survival requires the involvement of new immigrants and the next generation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended a campaign event for new immigrants，stressing that the nation's survival and industrial development require the involvement of new immigrants and the next generation。She also shared her mother's experience of immigrating to Taiwan years ago and called for more nuanced policies to help new immigrants integrate into society。
Facts
Came to Taiwan by boat to marry 60 years ago
Lived in Tainan for 18 years
The economy has been on an upswing over the past 2 or 3 years
IMF and World Bank annual meetings to open in Bangkok；Thai civic groups call for people to decide the future of development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The annual meetings of 國際貨幣基金（IMF） and 世界銀行 will be held in Bangkok from Oct. 12 to 18。Thai civic groups have formed the “People's Network Against the IMF and World Bank”，criticizing the current economic model for shifting costs onto the public and calling for people to decide the country's development direction。
FEniX reunites for a full-group concert；generously draws 10 fans to share a celebratory dinner
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Boy band FEniX reunited for a full-group concert at Legacy TERA last night。The show featured interactive games and a draw for 10 fans to share a celebratory dinner；members said they had been practicing until 3 a.m. every day to prepare for their comeback。
Facts
Select 10 fans
Have the 5 members appear from different parts of the venue
Practiced almost every day until 3 a.m. before finally heading home
Rain in Keelung's north coast and eastern Taiwan on the 4th；northeast monsoon to strengthen next week，with lows dipping to 19 degrees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The weather agency forecast that the northeast monsoon would weaken on the 4th，bringing isolated brief showers to Keelung's north coast and eastern Taiwan。The monsoon will strengthen next week，with lows in northern and northeastern Taiwan dipping to 19 degrees。Moderate Typhoon Choi-wan poses no direct threat to Taiwan，but people should watch for long-period swells。
Facts
Lows dipping to 19 degrees
Highs of about 30 to 31 degrees in eastern Taiwan
32 to 35 degrees in western Taiwan
Lows of about 19 to 21 degrees in central and northern Taiwan and the northeast on the 8th and 9th
Highs of only about 26 degrees in northern and northeastern Taiwan on the 6th and 7th
Highs in northern Taiwan to rise to 30 and 31 degrees from the 8th to 10th
Hsieh Su-wei wins her first Asian Games women's doubles gold；lavishes praise on partner Liang En-shuo
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsieh Su-wei and Liang En-shuo teamed up to beat their opponents 6-4，4-6，10-5 in the women's doubles final at the Nagoya Asian Games，earning Hsieh the first Asian Games women's doubles gold medal of her career。
中油：Gasoline and diesel prices unchanged from the 5th；cumulative amount absorbed exceeds NT$25.3 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣中油 announced that gasoline and diesel prices would remain unchanged from Oct. 5，with the company absorbing more than NT$25.3 billion cumulatively to stabilize prices。
Facts
NT$25.34 billion
Absorbed 3.7 yuan and 2.1 yuan for gasoline and diesel，respectively
Absorbed an additional 6.4 yuan and 8.2 yuan，respectively
In total，absorbed 10.1 yuan for gasoline and 10.3 yuan for diesel
92-octane unleaded gasoline at 31.2 yuan per liter
95-octane unleaded gasoline at 32.7 yuan per liter
98-octane unleaded gasoline at 34.7 yuan per liter
Taiwan and UK sign technology cooperation agreement；國科會 deputy chief：promotes strategic integration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan and the UK signed the “Science，Innovation and Technology Agreement”（SITA） in London。國科會 Deputy Chief Chen Ping-yu said the move would promote strategic integration between the two sides in areas including semiconductors，space and AI，and build a shared innovation and research ecosystem。
Facts
After more than 3 years of negotiations
Taiwan and the UK on the 2nd in London，respectively by...
The British side has nearly 10 government-related agencies
SITA's 5 key areas of cooperation initially proposed for Taiwan and the UK
The first phase of Taiwan-UK cooperation will focus on 3 major areas
The 3rd Taiwan Space International Conference... will be held this November
Wang Jing-cheng elected head of the athletics association for the 14th term, pledges resources to nurture promising athletes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wang Jing-cheng was unanimously elected head of 中華民國田徑協會 for the 14th term. He pledged to invest resources in nurturing promising athletes, with the goal of winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Brothers fans queue all night to toss confetti ribbons; Hirano Keiichi: We will give it our all
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中信兄弟隊 of 中華職棒 could toss yellow confetti ribbons at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium tonight, with fans queuing all night to show their support. Manager Hirano Keiichi said the team would do its utmost to meet fans' expectations. He also explained the decision to send Wang Cheng-shun down because of leg discomfort and bring Li Chen-chang up.
Facts
Magic number M2 to clinch the second-half title
The game drew a sellout crowd of 11,600
The postgame celebration lasted just 30 minutes
All 6 teams can put on games that leave spectators thrilled and happy
Briefing on the two circular economy laws: Peng Chi-ming praises Pingtung's progress in addressing exposed garbage and recycling agricultural waste
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 環境部 held a briefing in Pingtung on promoting the two circular economy laws. Minister Peng Chi-ming praised Pingtung's progress in addressing exposed garbage and recycling agricultural waste, and outlined the strategic goals for the circular economy and the direction of regulatory integration.
Facts
About 840,000 tons of garbage
Goal: government green procurement to reach 10% by 2030
North Korea launches ballistic missile; Japan protests and strongly condemns the move
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
North Korea launched a ballistic missile early this morning. Japan's Ministry of Defense said the move violated UN resolutions and that it had lodged a stern protest with North Korea and strongly condemned the launch.
Asian Games: Chan Hao-ching extends an olive branch but gets no response; doubles partner jokes, “It's hard to hold a gold medalist's hand”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the women's doubles gold-medal match at the Nagoya Asian Games, Chan Hao-ching and Wu Fang-hsien lost to Hsieh Su-wei and Liang En-shuo to take silver. After the match, Chan reached out to Hsieh in a gesture of goodwill but received no response. Her partner, Wu Fang-hsien, joked, “It's hard to hold a gold medalist's hand.”
9Lana's “voice” rings out around the world! Her first online live show, “DOLLS,” concludes! She also surprises fans with the announcement of her first original full-length album, “Puppet”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Singer 9Lana held her first online live show, “DOLLS,” and surprised fans after the show with the announcement of her first original full-length album, “Puppet.”
Facts
Ticket with merchandise set: 7,700 yen (tax included)
Osaka to host the event for the first time in 7 years! Teams now being recruited for the All-Japan Pillow Fighting Tournament Osaka Qualifier, featured on Kansai TV programs!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Teams are being recruited for the All-Japan Pillow Fighting Tournament Osaka Qualifier, organized by 株式会社toiz. The event will be held on October 18, 2026, at the Higashiosaka City General Gymnasium. The winners will receive a 30,000-yen prize and a place in the national tournament. The event has also been featured in media outlets including MBS and Kansai TV.
The 3rd original new band to appear in the game “Girls Band Cry First Riff,” Kuzumimizuku, is unveiled! A 1st single and an open rehearsal live show are also scheduled
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The characters and cast for the new band Kuzumimizuku, which appears in the game “Girls Band Cry First Riff,” jointly developed by 株式会社DONUTS and Toei Animation, have been revealed. The band is produced by 株式会社アゲハスプリングス, with King Records as its label, and will release its 1st single and hold an open rehearsal live show on October 18, 2026. The band will also make a guest appearance at a special live show on November 3 of the same year.
A new regular AWA Lounge program featuring idol group Karen na Ivory! “Kareai Connect” starts 10/6 (Tue.) at 21:00! All 11 members will appear in the first episode!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
AWA株式会社 will launch a new regular program, “Kareai Connect,” featuring idol group Karen na Ivory on AWA Lounge starting October 6, 2026. All 11 members will appear in the first episode.
ReoNa announced that she will release her first greatest-hits albums, “Hello, Unhappy -Red-” and “Hello, Unhappy -Blue-,” simultaneously on February 3, 2027. She also plans to hold her largest concert to date at Yokohama ぴあアリーナMM in March 2027.
Teaser key visual and 2nd PV for the game in development “Sentenced to Be a Hero -Game of the GODDESS-,” along with original game characters, revealed!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社KADOKAWA revealed the teaser key visual and 2nd PV for the mobile game in development “Sentenced to Be a Hero -Game of the GODDESS-,” as well as its original game characters (ノイ・マルジェラ and リサベラ), at the streaming event “Dengeki Bunko Autumn Festival Online 2026,” held on October 3, 2026. Development is being handled by VIC GAME STUDIOS, with KADOKAWA responsible for domestic publishing.
Originalメシカ、グラン・パレで開催されたハイジュエリーショーにて「Terres de Contrastes（テール・ド・コントラスト）」を発表
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Originalパリ発ハイジュエリーメゾン、メシカは2026年10月1日にグラン・パレで開催されたランウェイショーにて新作コレクション「Terres de Contrastes」を発表。ボツワナ由来の史上最大級ブルーダイヤモンドを用いた最高峰ピースが披露され、ジュリアン・ムーアらセレブリティが来場した。
Now officially available: “Atlas Unite,” an online meeting service with AI interpretation for meetings with people overseas. Supports 10 languages and offers a free first trial
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Atlas Support officially launched “Atlas Unite,” an online meeting service with AI interpretation, on October 3, 2026. It supports 10 languages for 1-to-1 meetings and is available from 2,980 yen per month. A free 10-minute trial is currently being offered.
Enjoy a stylish picnic on a Kobe mountaintop, with nothing to bring. A garden picnic surrounded by autumn flowers starts September 26. All stylish items are available to rent.
Make the custom Korean lamp trending on social media your own. Experiential shop “Questions.” opens in Shin-Okubo!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
合同会社IZUMIC will open the experiential custom Korean lamp shop “Questions.” in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo, on September 19, 2026. The shop has been generating buzz on social media and is currently running an opening campaign.
Experience yosakoi dancing, food, sake and culture at Grand Front Osaka Umekita Plaza! “SUPER LOCAL Kochi Family Doppuri Festival: Immerse Yourself in Everyday Kochi for 2DAYS” to be held
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高知県 held the “SUPER LOCAL Kochi Family Doppuri Festival” at Grand Front Osaka Umekita Plaza on October 3 and 4, Reiwa 8, showcasing Kochi’s food, culture and tourism attractions to people in the Kansai region through yosakoi dancing, a Tosa sake market and municipal PR stages.
Celebrities post anonymously to a show-only “secret account”! New-style talk variety show “裏垢ウララカ” lays bare everyday frustrations and true feelings, premiering tonight at 11 p.m. on ABEMA!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ABEMA will premiere the first episode of “裏垢ウララカ,” a new-style talk variety show hosted by Akira Kawashima of Kirin, at 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The show features candid conversations based on anonymous posts, with 6 guests including Eiji Wentz.
【Information revealed】The hugely popular anime “My Happy Marriage” teams up with a special project, “My Happy Marriage Prayer,” available exclusively at shrines and temples!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The special project “My Happy Marriage Prayer,” by the anime “My Happy Marriage,” 神社仏閣オンライン and 株式会社二葉企画, will run from October 16 to November 30, 2026, with limited-edition items available at shrines and temples.
A performance by Konparu-ryu, the oldest school of Noh, comes to Okayama! Tickets on sale for “Nishimikado Konparu-kai Okayama Performance: A Program of Shimai, Dokugin and Mai-bayashi,” with commentary by the performers!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Nishimikado Konparu-kai Noh performance, “Nishimikado Konparu-kai Okayama Performance,” will be held in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, on January 23, 2027. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ.
【Promoting the peaceful use of drones through sports】Japan-origin multisport drone event “DRONE GAMES2026” to be held
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株式会社Binarity Bridge announced that it will hold the multisport drone event “DRONE GAMES2026” in Daito, Osaka Prefecture, on October 24, 2026. Co-hosted with the Osaka Sports Green Foundation, the event will feature the 3 competitions Rex-Gate, Drone Fight and Drone Shoot, as well as hands-on booths and displays of industrial drones. The target attendance is 300 people.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
We expect 300 attendees
8 participating companies
We have held 7 regular online meetings
Receive an event-original Rubik’s Cube keychain (300 available, first come, first served)
【Press release】Menya Musashi revives its “founding flavor” to mark its 30th anniversary
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
To mark its 30th anniversary in 2026, 株式会社麺屋武蔵 will serve a limited-time menu recreating the flavors and prices from its founding days at “創始麺屋武蔵” in Shinjuku, Tokyo, from October 5 to 11.
The nights at “なぜ蕎麦。” are getting an upgrade! A “low-key healthy SOBA bar” opens in Tameike-Sanno!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“Healthy SOBA Bar なぜ蕎麦。溜池山王店,” a new concept from “なぜ蕎麦。” operated by 株式会社のみもの, will hold a soft opening on October 5, 2026, and a grand opening on October 13. The concept serves soba during the day and operates as a bar at night, with an opening event planned.
Green camp candidates closing in across the counties and cities? Hsieh Han-ping warns of the KMT's “fatal misconception”: Don't give them room to turn the race around
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Media personality Hsieh Han-ping warned the Kuomintang against assuming it was “sure to win” in the 2026 local elections, saying its campaign tactics were inferior to those of the Democratic Progressive Party. A low-key strategy would give the green camp a chance to turn the race around, he said. He urged the KMT in Taipei to directly confront Shen Po-yang's momentum and have lawmakers including Hsu Chiao-hsin actively campaign on its behalf.
Facts
Media personality Hsieh Han-ping warned on the program “Weekend Big Bang” that some KMT candidates mistakenly believe they can “win without breaking a sweat.”
Hsieh Han-ping said that, in terms of campaign tactics alone, the KMT was no match for the DPP.
5 KMT lawmakers—Hsu Chiao-hsin, Lai Shih-pao, Lee Yen-hsiu, Lo Chih-chiang and Wang Hung-wei—have begun mobilizing.
Hsieh Han-ping urged the KMT to choose an aggressive, head-on confrontation for the final push, rather than expecting to get through with a low-key strategy.
Su Chiao-hui pushes “infrastructure + sports” in New Taipei: proposes spot urban renewal in Luzhou and vows to make Banqiao a city for sports for all
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui visited Luzhou and Banqiao on the 3rd to promote her infrastructure and sports platforms. She proposed “disaster-resilient spot urban renewal” in Luzhou and the construction of the Lushe Bridge, as well as a sports development strategy combining sports science and corporate sponsorship. She also advocated “sweat dividends” to encourage sports for all.
Facts
Su Chiao-hui proposed “disaster-resilient spot urban renewal” for older urban districts, including plans to build mixed-use community buildings.
Su Chiao-hui has previously secured more than 230 improvement projects for 43 schools in New Taipei.
Su Chiao-hui proposed “sweat dividends,” encouraging residents to earn points through exercise and use them to offset everyday purchases.
Su Chiao-hui said she would actively advance preparations for the Lushe Bridge, with the hope of building it quickly once the Shezidao issue is resolved.
Businesses from every sector back Lai Jui-lung! Nearly 300 support groups rally; Lai: Listen humbly and work for Kaohsiung's next chapter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung launched the “Businesses from Every Sector Supporters' General Association” at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center on the 3rd, bringing together nearly 300 support groups. Lai said he would advance city affairs in 4 areas: developing industry, retaining talent, strengthening transportation and improving daily life. He received campaign support from senior party figures including President Lai Ching-te, former Premier Su Tseng-chang and incumbent Mayor Chen Chi-mai, demonstrating strong campaign momentum.
Facts
Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung launched the “Businesses from Every Sector Supporters' General Association” at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center on the 3rd, bringing together nearly 300 support groups.
Lai Jui-lung proposed 4 priorities for Kaohsiung's development: developing industry, retaining talent, strengthening transportation and improving daily life.
President Lai Ching-te said at the event that he believed the “Lung whirlwind and ocean currents” would continue to create a “virtuous cycle.”
Lai Jui-lung proposed raising childbirth subsidies to NT$50,000 and adding a monthly allowance of NT$1,000 for children aged 0 to 6.
Former Premier Su Tseng-chang recalled approving the Kaohsiung World Trade Center project in 2006, with NT$3 billion in central government funding.
Reviving the harvest in the community! Bade Paiwan people hold harvest festival, with warrior dances and millet cakes bringing the community together
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Paiwan people held the year 115 seasonal ritual “Masaliutj,” a millet harvest festival, at Bade Arts Plaza in Taoyuan on the 2nd. Lion Township chief Chu Hung-en of Pingtung and other community members traveled north to attend. The event revived warrior dances and cultural sharing. Taoyuan Deputy Mayor Su Chun-pin said the city would continue supporting cultural preservation, healthcare and employment for Indigenous people living in urban areas.
Facts
Pingtung County's Lion Township Chief Chu Hung-en and township representatives' council chair Wei Chung-chen traveled north to attend the event.
The Paiwan word “Masaliutj” carries the core meanings of “crossing over” and “gratitude.”
Community members brought homemade millet wine, millet cakes and local agricultural products to share and exchange at the event.
Taoyuan Deputy Mayor Su Chun-pin said the city government continued to allocate budget funds to safeguard cultural preservation.
The Taoyuan City Government provides guidance to Indigenous people in urban areas on developing quality employment opportunities and healthcare services.
The millet harvest festival is an annual rite of passage for every household in the community.
Tomorrow's weather: Cold air arrives and temperatures plunge! “Wet and chilly across Taiwan, dropping to 19 degrees”; heavy rain for 6 straight days, with a full forecast for next week's National Day long weekend
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Weather Administration forecast that temperatures would rise tomorrow, but the strongest northeast monsoon of the fall would arrive from next Monday through Saturday. Rain would be significant in northern and eastern Taiwan at first, then give way to drier conditions and pronounced radiative cooling. Early-morning lows in central and northern Taiwan and the northeast could drop to 19 degrees. Residents were advised to keep warm and prepare for rain.
Facts
The strongest northeast monsoon of the fall is expected to arrive from next Monday (the 5th) and continue to affect the area through next Saturday (the 10th).
Early-morning lows in central and northern Taiwan and the northeast could drop to 19 degrees in the latter part of next week.
Tomorrow (the 4th), highs across much of western Taiwan could reach 32 to 35 degrees.
Heavy rain is possible in parts of Greater Taipei and the northeast next Monday.
Typhoon Choi-wan is continuing to move toward waters southeast of Japan and has no direct impact on Taiwan's weather.
Boyfriend uses girlfriend's ECOLUXE shampoo bar to wash his butt and says it smells great and feels smooth; girlfriend is distraught and asks if she can keep it, while netizens joke about whether it felt icy-cool
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Threads post recounting how a boyfriend mistakenly used his girlfriend's ECOLUXE艾蔻斯 shampoo bar to wash himself and praised it sparked online commiseration and jokes about people mixing up bathroom products.
Facts
A boyfriend mistook his girlfriend's shampoo bar for a body wash, using it on his body and butt, then messaged her afterward to say how much he liked how it felt.
After learning the truth, the girlfriend was distraught and looked at the little green bar, asking whether she should keep it.
The product that was mistakenly used was an ECOLUXE艾蔻斯 shampoo bar with a soap-free formula and herbal fragrance.
Netizens joked that the incident had inadvertently drawn attention to the product, and playfully asked whether it left an icy-cool sensation.
The article mentions other bathroom mishaps, such as using lotion as body wash for three months and using a makeup sponge to clean the toilet.
The Tamsui Japanese Merchant Nakano Residence Opens for Free Visits, Featuring a Century-Old Japanese-Western Mansion with a Swimming Pool
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The Tamsui Japanese Merchant Nakano Residence, a municipal historic site in New Taipei City, officially opened on the 3rd. The century-old Japanese-Western mansion has been restored to its former glory and is open to visitors year-round for free.
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The Tamsui Japanese Merchant Nakano Residence, a municipal historic site in New Taipei City, officially opened on the 3rd.
The Tamsui Japanese Merchant Nakano Residence is located at No. 1, Lane 20, Zhongzheng Road, Tamsui District, New Taipei City.
After World War II, the Tamsui Japanese Merchant Nakano Residence was converted into the residence of the naval shipyard director, and a swimming pool was added.
The Tamsui Japanese Merchant Nakano Residence was designated a historic site in 2008.
Original淡水日商中野宅平日開放時間為9時30分至17時，假日延長至18時。
The first floor of the Tamsui Japanese Merchant Nakano Residence retains floor tiles made from Hon業燒, a Japanese half-ceramic, half-porcelain material.
The west-facing windows on the third floor of the Tamsui Japanese Merchant Nakano Residence are a rare type of paired windows with double counterweights.
The Tamsui Historic Sites Museum's podcast series The Tamsui Chronicles features Nakano Kintaro's life story in the first episode of its sixth season.
Treat Yourself Before Flying to Bali! Suntory and 星宇航空 Launch a First-Flight Exclusive Glow Kit, Bringing a Pampering Skincare Ritual Along for the Journey
The rebuilt Chongde Funeral Home is planned as a modern multi-level building with 6 floors above ground and 4 underground.
Vehicle access and parking controls will take effect at Chongde Funeral Home on Oct. 6.
During construction, on-site parking will be reserved for body transport vehicles, hearses, venue setup vehicles, and vehicles for people with disabilities. Other vehicles will not be allowed in.
During construction, the Zhongbin Multi-Level Parking Garage will provide 401 parking spaces for cars and 375 for motorcycles for public use.
The city government has removed 5 curbside parking spaces on Chongde Road and will replace them with a temporary stopping zone and temporary drop-off area.
The first phase of reconstruction will begin with the demolition of the Ci-series funeral halls.
Working on Construction Sites in Sweltering Heat! Taoyuan Replaces Traditional Inspections with AI Recognition and Cooling Gear to Protect Workers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
桃園市政府 held a seminar on heat hazards in the construction industry and technology-based risk reduction, showcasing AI recognition technology and new cooling equipment to improve working conditions in high temperatures and boost occupational safety performance.
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A sun-shielding, ventilated cooling hard hat can lower temperatures by about 10 degrees compared with a conventional hard hat.
桃園市政府's population has grown from 1.88 million 20 years ago to 2.36 million today.
Taoyuan's industrial output has risen from NT$2 trillion to NT$4.5 trillion.
Occupational safety education materials are available in 4 languages: Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, and English.
Taoyuan ranked first among the six special municipalities in the latest performance evaluation of labor inspection agencies by 勞動部.
A Wave of Leadership Transitions in Kaohsiung Family Businesses: 成炘 Family Office Explores New Approaches to Cross-Generational Governance Through a “World of Taste” Journey
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成炘家族辦公室 hosted a “World of Taste” salon in Kaohsiung, bringing together experiences across travel, wine and spirits, and jewelry to explore new approaches to cross-generational governance.
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成炘家族辦公室 held its “WORLD OF TASTE | World of Taste” exclusive salon at the Papillon restaurant in the Hotel Cozzi Kaohsiung on the afternoon of the 2nd.
The event brought together about 30 women who are key family decision-makers, along with VIP guests.
The CEO of 成炘家族辦公室 is Fang Fanxin.
JOJOVÉ luxury custom travel founder Joanne shared her experience with high-end tailor-made trips and cross-generational family travel.
The second-generation representative of 妃麗珠寶, Hsu Chih-an, introduced the appreciation and collectible value of natural emeralds and colored gemstones.
Cona's妮娜巧克力 founder Chang Cheng-hui shared pairings of functional cocoa and fine wines.
Wendy, founder of 京國珠寶, spoke about social jewelry and women's empowerment, accompanied by a fashion show featuring models.
Just 2 Riders in 15 Minutes! 好市多 Shuttle Runs Empty as Traffic Guards Stand Idle at Quiet Intersection, Drawing Waste Criticism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Traffic around 好市多's new Kaohsiung store has improved nearly 3 months after its opening, but the free shuttle has an extremely high rate of empty runs, while traffic guards sit idle during off-peak hours, sparking debate over wasted resources and energy conservation.
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好市多's new Kaohsiung store is near the Kaohsiung Software Park, at the intersection of Chenggong 2nd Road and Fuxing Road. It opened in July this year.
A spot check found that only 2 elderly passengers boarded 好市多's free shuttle during an observation period of about 15 minutes at its stop.
好市多's free shuttle runs daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., connecting MRT Sanduo Shopping District Station, 好市多's old Zhonghua store, and its new store.
好市多's free shuttle at its new Kaohsiung store runs every 10 to 30 minutes.
The Kaohsiung City Transportation Bureau required 好市多 to arrange a large number of traffic guards and free shuttle buses as part of its traffic management commitments for the store's opening.
Residents have said that, in light of the government's energy conservation and carbon reduction policies, 好市多's traffic measures for its new Kaohsiung store need to be reviewed and adjusted.
A light rail system operates nearby, and the Transportation Bureau could analyze whether the shuttle duplicates public transit services.
Head to Songshan Cultural and Creative Park This Weekend for a Fashion Show! 2026 Original Fashion Awards Showcase 64 New Looks; Detachable Armor Design Takes Top Prize
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
勞動部's 2026 Original Fashion Awards were announced at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. Chen Chih-yun and Hung Shao-kai won the top prizes in the Style and Product Appeal categories, respectively, with each receiving NT$150,000. This year's total prize money hit a record NT$1 million, showcasing the strength of Taiwan's emerging designers and the trend toward sustainability.
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勞動部's 2026 Original Fashion Awards were announced at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, with total prize money of NT$1 million, the highest in the event's history.
Chen Chih-yun won the top prize in the Style Fashion Award, receiving NT$150,000 for the knitwear piece “Of This Land, Of This Heart.”
Hung Shao-kai won the top prize in the Product Appeal Award, receiving NT$150,000 for “Boundary,” which features a detachable armor concept.
Original衣啟飛翔創客基地成立10周年，累計帶動逾1萬7,000人次職能提升。
The event also featured 64 new sustainable looks, including independent runway shows by 14 brands.
After-Hours Global Markets》Is the AI Honeymoon Nearing Its End? Chen Yiguang Identifies the Key “1 Year”: CSP Capital Spending Hides a Signal of Growth Falling to Zero
Chen Yiguang estimated that CSP capital spending plans would grow 91% year over year in 2026, 40% in 2027, slow to 18% in 2028, and reach just 4% in 2029.
According to Chen Yiguang's model, Taiwan's exports could grow 48% year over year this year, then slow to 18%, 8%, and 4%, potentially falling to 0% in 2030.
Stock markets often lead economic fundamentals by about a year. Therefore, if export momentum stalls in 2030, the market could react as early as the second half of 2028 or in 2029.
CSP capital spending currently stands at about 800 billion, and is expected to rise to 1.4 trillion before leveling off. But the continued narrowing of its annual growth rate will change the market narrative.
Deals Signed on Opening Day of World Franchise Expo! 心巢房屋 Draws Entrepreneurs from Central and Southern Taiwan to Travel North, Led by 包租比爾 in Expanding Its Rental Services Nationwide
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the opening day of the 2026 Taiwan International Franchise Exhibition, property management and subletting brand 心巢房屋 drew entrepreneurs from central and southern Taiwan who traveled north to sign agreements. Founder 包租比爾 led the team in explaining its business model, noting that the brand has accumulated six years of experience managing more than a thousand properties. With support from headquarters and the integration of back-end resources, it is expanding its rental services nationwide.
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On the opening day of the 2026 Taiwan International Franchise Exhibition, 心巢房屋 drew entrepreneurs from central and southern Taiwan who traveled north to sign agreements.
In the six years since 心巢房屋 was established, it has managed more than a thousand properties across Taiwan.
The founder of 心巢房屋 is 包租比爾.
心巢房屋 focused its franchise presentation on support from headquarters, including management systems and training.
心巢房屋 connects franchisees with back-end resources, including renovation services, a landlords' club, customer services and AI systems.
Why Were Imperial Consorts No Longer Allowed to Attend the Emperor After Age 50? It Wasn't Because He Disliked Them for Getting Old! 3 Dark Truths Revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article analyzes the rule in ancient imperial harems barring consorts over age 50 from attending the emperor, identifying 3 reasons behind it: medical risks, the imperial family's reproduction strategy and political maneuvering within the harem—not simply the effects of aging.
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Under ancient court rules, consorts were generally no longer allowed to attend the emperor once they were over age 50.
The primary reason for barring consorts over age 50 from attending the emperor was concern for their physical health and the limits of medical care.
Women enter menopause around age 50, and attempting to become pregnant at that age carried an extremely high risk of death during childbirth.
By allocating the limited opportunities to attend the emperor to younger consorts, the emperor could greatly increase the chances of conceiving a male heir and giving birth to a healthy prince.
Many consorts came from prominent court families, and emperors used their favor to win over powerful officials.
No Need to Scrub Years of Microwave Grease! Expert Uses “1 Cheap Cleaning Product” to Quickly Remove Grime and Restore a Like-New Shine
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Household expert 陳映如 shared eco-friendly tips for cleaning appliances with pomelo peel, including heating it in the microwave to remove grease, making homemade cleaning solution and removing burnt-on stains from rice cookers. She said the methods can clean effectively without chemicals.
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Household expert 陳映如 recommends cutting fresh pomelo peel into small pieces, putting them in the microwave and heating on low for 1 minute to clean the appliance.
To make pomelo-peel cleaning solution, boil the peel in cold water, then simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Use it within 5 days.
To clean burnt-on residue from the bottom of a rice cooker, add 30 grams of citric acid and enough water to fill it eight-tenths full, bring it to a boil and let it sit for 1 to 2 hours.
When cleaning an air fryer with pomelo peel, do not heat the peel dry. Add water and heat it in a heat-resistant container.
Internet users shared a method for making a cleaning product by soaking pomelo peel in 75% alcohol for seven days, then adding water and a foaming agent made from coconut oil.
乖乖 Strike Explainer: Why Did the Labor Dispute Erupt? Management Makes 4 Promises, but Union Exposes 1 Tactic and Refuses to Back Down
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Employees at 乖乖公司 went on strike on Oct. 2 amid fears after its parent company sold land to 日月光. Management offered four promises, including no layoffs and pay raises, but the union said the offers lacked sincerity and contained loopholes. It refused to compromise and extended the strike indefinitely, halting production.
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A serious labor dispute erupted at 乖乖公司 on Oct. 2, prompting a strike.
A dispute erupted after 三地集團, the parent company, sold the land under its Zhongli factory to 日月光.
Management promised not to lay off any employees in the 2 years before the factory relocation.
Management promised that if any employees were laid off after 2 years, they would receive an additional 2 months' pay as compensation.
Management plans to pay at least 0.5 months' worth of additional year-end bonuses in 2027.
乖乖公司 will raise salaries across the board by 5%, effective Sept. 1.
Each day of the strike could affect production of as many as 20,000 boxes.
Stocks of 乖乖 snacks in bright green packaging are expected to last only one more month.
Elon Musk Splits with Shivon Zilis Without Warning! She Shares Intimate Texts: He Was Still Saying “I Love You” a Week Ago
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Elon Musk's partner, Shivon Zilis, confirmed on social media platform X that the couple had split without warning. Zilis shared screenshots of affectionate texts from a week before the breakup and expressed her love for Musk and her best wishes, saying she hoped they could raise their four children together.
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Zilis currently works at Neuralink, a company owned by Musk.
Zilis is the mother of 4 of Musk's children.
Musk once replied to Zilis, “I love you too.”
Musk did not invite Zilis to the state dinner at the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Zilis and Musk's relationship began when Musk became her sperm donor.
Are Investigators Going Soft? Huang Kuo-chang Slams DPP: Campaign Rallies Hand Out Lunch Boxes Without Consequence, but a Neighborhood Chief Is Searched over Tofu Pudding
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Taiwan People's Party legislator Huang Kuo-chang questioned what he called a double standard in election bribery investigations, saying a neighborhood chief was searched over giving away small gifts while DPP candidates distributed lunch boxes or used public resources for campaigning without facing penalties. He criticized the judiciary as having become a tool of the ruling party.
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Taiwan People's Party legislator Huang Kuo-chang held a news conference on the 2nd titled “Unclear Standards for Election Bribery Investigations: Ministry of Justice, Speak Up,” publicly questioning what he called inconsistent standards among investigators.
Huang Kuo-chang said more than 1,200 election bribery cases have been investigated in Taiwan to date, but the standards for enforcement remain questionable.
A neighborhood chief candidate was subjected to a large-scale search by investigators after treating people to a 50-dollar bowl of tofu pudding, offering free haircuts and giving away toothpaste gift sets.
DPP Taichung mayoral candidate 何欣純 held a campaign rally and distributed lunch boxes containing fried noodles, braised eggs, sausage and fried tofu without facing any problems.
Huang Kuo-chang named DPP Taoyuan mayoral candidate 黃世杰, accusing him of using an event as a pretext to host a meal and give away egg gift boxes through the Taoyuan Management Office of the Irrigation Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture.
黃華煌, head of the Taoyuan Management Office and a civil servant, led officials onstage at a campaign rally to chant “Freeze garlic,” a Taiwanese phrase meaning “Get elected.”
Huang Kuo-chang angrily criticized 黃世杰, a former political deputy minister of justice, for using public resources to host a meal and give away gift boxes, and called on the Ministry of Justice and the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office to explain.
No Need to Steam Buns in a Rice Cooker! Expert Shares 1 Trick for “Quick Heating in 1 Minute” to Make Them Soft and Fluffy, Like They Just Came Out of the Oven
The main reason microwave-heated buns become dry and tough is that they rapidly lose moisture, causing the starch to retrograde and crystallize.
PX Mart's lifestyle tips section has shared a microwave steaming method that uses a heat-resistant mug to create a small steam cycle.
The mug-based microwave steaming method takes 1 to 2 minutes on medium-high power, or about 500W to 600W.
In standard microwave mode, never put in metal items or dishes with gold trim, as they can easily cause electrical sparks and even start a fire.
For the wet paper towel method, dampen a paper towel and wring it out until it stops dripping, then wrap the bun completely and heat it for about 1 minute.
Classrooms Too Hot, Teachers Frequently Absent! French High School Students Protest Budget Cuts and Demand Real Reforms from Government
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French high school students staged nationwide protests over education budget cuts, poor classroom conditions and teacher shortages, leading to violent clashes with police. The government condemned the violence and blamed opposition parties, while promising to improve teacher staffing in an effort to quell public anger.
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French high school students protested over overheated classrooms and teacher absences.
The protests have left people injured and led to numerous arrests.
The government accused the far-left party France Unbowed of being behind the protests.
A teacher in La Ciotat was doused with gasoline and physically attacked.
Unions and student groups called for a new round of rallies on the 6th.
Costco in the United States offers an extended manufacturer warranty of up to 2 years for eligible televisions, projectors, computers and some major appliances.
台灣好市多 offers tire-related services, including installation, rotation, balancing, pressure checks and repairs, as well as road hazard protection.
Costco Travel offers vacation packages, cruises, hotels and car rentals in the U.S. market, and some rental locations allow an additional driver at no charge.
The Costco Auto Program lets members find new and used cars through participating dealers; some services cover repairs and automotive products.
台灣好市多 charges an additional fee for a business add-on card, unlike the free household card.
Is Shen Po-yang backing drug decriminalization? His stance on “providing drugs and needles” unearthed; KMT: Will the ocean current become a drug current?
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Puma Shen, the DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate, proposed an anti-drug policy for schools, drawing KMT lawmaker Hsu Chiao-hsin’s criticism over what she said were his shifting past positions in favor of drug decriminalization and providing drugs and needles. Shen clarified that Taiwan is not suited to decriminalization and said the needle policy began under the Ma administration, while the KMT urged him to give a direct answer about his policy stance.
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Puma Shen proposes four school anti-drug measures, including cutting off drug supplies and introducing screening.
The KMT questions whether Puma Shen previously advocated drug decriminalization and providing drugs and needles to drug users.
Puma Shen responds that the clean-needle policy was already in place during the Ma administration.
Puma Shen stresses that Taiwan is not suited to a path of drug decriminalization.
Hsu Chiao-hsin criticizes Puma Shen for using Ma Ying-jeou as a shield and answering a different question from the one asked.
Puma Shen once compared drug addiction to an addiction to buying Gundam models.
AI bond financing suddenly freezes in September! Global issuance totals just $23 billion; Morgan Stanley sees a Q4 rebound.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
摩根士丹利 said global AI bond issuance fell to $23 billion in September, with no issuance in the U.S. investment-grade market, mainly because financing was concentrated earlier and construction faced bottlenecks. It expects a rebound in Q4 but not explosive growth, with the full-year total reaching $466 billion.
Facts
Global AI-related bond issuance was about $23 billion in September, the second-lowest level this year.
By the end of September, cumulative global AI-related bond issuance had reached $466 billion, more than twice last year's full-year total.
Google, 亞馬遜, Meta and 微軟, the four major hyperscale cloud providers, issued about $132 billion in investment-grade bonds this year.
摩根士丹利 estimates that the six major hyperscale cloud providers will have combined capital expenditures of about $1.4 trillion in 2027.
Total leveraged financing reached about $14 billion in September, including about $10 billion in high-yield bonds from 軟銀集團.
〈Real estate〉聯上發: Fire at its “聯上澐朗” site in Xindian extinguished; no injuries.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A fire broke out at the “聯上澐朗” construction site in Xindian, operated by listed developer 聯上發, with no injuries reported. The project has sales of more than NT$10 billion; the company said it sees no significant financial impact and will conduct a structural assessment.
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A fire broke out at listed developer 聯上發’s “聯上澐朗” construction site in Xindian, but no one was injured.
Market estimates put total sales for 聯上發’s “聯上澐朗” project in Xindian at more than NT$10 billion.
聯上發’s preliminary assessment found no significant impact from the fire on its overall operations or finances.
聯上發 will commission a professional assessment body to conduct a structural safety evaluation.
聯上發 has obtained the required insurance coverage for its “聯上澐朗” project site in Xindian.
Is Putin desperate? He orders Russian troops to “stop following the rules of war”; Zelenskyy cites intelligence: attacks on Ukrainian civilians intensify.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ordering Russian troops in September to abandon the rules of war, escalating attacks on civilian infrastructure. The move was seen as a retaliatory strategy after Russian forces became bogged down on the battlefield, aimed at reversing their disadvantage by spreading fear.
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Zelenskyy accused Putin of ordering the military in September to stop following the rules of war, further intensifying attacks on Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure.
The U.S. think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said Russian forces lost a net 80.81 square kilometers of territory in September this year, while monthly casualties reached 46,320.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied that Russian forces attack schools or hospitals.
Since the war began, Russian forces have carried out more than 4,700 attacks on educational institutions in Ukraine.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has verified more than 3,000 attacks on health facilities.
Trump reportedly plans to appoint the Director of National Intelligence as “AI czar”! The role would oversee 18 intelligence agencies; he is firmly opposed to a U.S. pause in AI development.
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Trump is reportedly planning to appoint current Director of National Intelligence Clayton as the White House “AI czar,” coordinating AI policy across 18 intelligence agencies. Clayton opposes pausing AI development, stressing the need to control the technology to address security threats. The personnel move has drawn considerable attention.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly set to appoint Director of National Intelligence Clayton as the White House’s top AI adviser, the “AI czar.”
Clayton is expected to continue serving as Director of National Intelligence, overseeing 18 U.S. intelligence agencies.
Clayton is firmly opposed to the U.S. pausing AI development.
A Quinnipiac University poll found that 72% of U.S. voters surveyed oppose building data centers in new communities.
Early in Trump’s second term, venture capitalist Sacks served as AI czar.
Clayton took over as Director of National Intelligence in July this year and was confirmed by the Senate.
Trump once pointed to Clayton in person, calling him a “good man” and hinting that he might take on the AI czar role.
Buffett says mastering this skill can boost your net worth by at least 50%.
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Kerpen Ventures CEO Dave Kerpen cited Warren Buffett’s views, emphasizing that honing communication skills can increase a person’s value by 50%. Kerpen shared how he transformed from a stadium vendor, showing that effective communication can create tremendous business value.
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Buffett believes honing communication skills can increase a person’s value by 50%.
The only diploma Buffett displayed was from a public speaking course at Carnegie.
On his first night at Fenway Park, Dave Kerpen sold only 8 boxes of snacks, earning $20.
By the end of the season, Dave Kerpen was selling nearly $1,000 worth of products each night.
Each box of Crunch ’n Munch costs $4.
Kerpen appeared on ESPN SportsCenter.
At about 20, Buffett took a public speaking course because he was afraid to speak in front of a crowd.