台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Hsinchu City due to emergency repairs at No. 273, Section 2, Guangfu Road, affecting several neighborhoods in the East District. The outage is in effect from 2026年10月4日11:23 to 16:00.
The Central Weather Administration issued a high-temperature advisory for Tainan City. Around noon today (4), Nantou County and Yunlin County are under an orange alert, with a chance of consecutive temperatures reaching 36 degrees; Tainan City is under a yellow alert.
High-temperature information (Nantou County, Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a high-temperature advisory, placing Nantou County and Yunlin County under an orange alert and Tainan City under a yellow alert, and reminding the public to use sun protection and stay hydrated.
台灣自來水公司 said a leak repair at No. 581, Section 3, Yuemei Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, caused water outages in Heping Village in Dayuan District and Yuemei Village in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City.
Strong Wind Advisory for Land Areas (Yellow Alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Dongming Village in Xinyi District, Keelung City, as emergency repairs are being carried out due to a malfunction at a booster station.
台灣自來水公司 said emergency repairs were underway for a burst pipe beside Renlong Bridge in Xinlong Village, Tongluo Township, causing water outages in Shenglong, Xinlong and Xinglong villages in Tongluo Township, Miaoli County. The outage is from 9:21 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on 2026年10月4日.
[Building Materials Store Fire] [A fire broke out at “德昌建材行” on Wenquan Road in Yuanshan Township, Yilan County, at 22:36 on the 3rd. It has been extinguished. A total of 6 people were rescued, including 4 with no signs of life and 1 with minor injuries, all of whom were taken to hospital. The other 1 did not require hospital treatment.]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A fire broke out at 德昌建材行 in Yuanshan Township, Yilan County. Firefighters rescued 6 people; 4 died, 1 sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital, and the other 1 was unharmed.
A firefighter from the Sanxing Team was taken to the emergency department at 陽明交通大學附設醫院蘭陽院區 for observation after developing difficulty breathing and feeling unwell while responding to the fire at 德昌建材行 in Yuanshan Township in the early hours of the 4th. He will subsequently be admitted for treatment.
[Residential Fire] [A fire broke out at a home on Lianxing Road in North District, Hsinchu City, at 11:14 on the 3rd. It has been extinguished; 1 man was rescued and was uninjured.]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
Original新竹市北區聯興路住宅發生火災，消防局出動10車20人撲滅，救出1名男子且無受傷。
Facts
5-story reinforced concrete building
10 vehicles, 20 personnel
1 man rescued
The fire burned an area of approximately 30 square meters
[Vehicle Fire] [At 13:34 on the 3rd, a fire broke out involving 2 charging electric mini-scooters at the outdoor parking lot of the Luzhu District Office, No. 150, Nankan Road, Luzhu District, Taoyuan City. The fire has been extinguished, with no casualties.]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A fire involving 2 charging electric mini-scooters broke out at the outdoor parking lot of the Luzhu District Office, No. 150, Nankan Road, Luzhu District, Taoyuan City. The fire has been extinguished, with no casualties.
Facts
The fire department dispatched 8 vehicles and 21 personnel
[News Monitoring—Road Traffic Accident] [ETtoday新聞雲 report: Breaking: Ambulance loses control while coming off a bridge in the rain in Hualien, “crashes into 2 trucks”; 1 person critically injured]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A chain-reaction crash involving an ambulance, a pickup truck and a van occurred in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, leaving 1 person dead and 3 injured and taken to hospital.
Stocks fluctuate and U.S. Treasury yields rise—no need to panic! Nomura offers a solution: fire on all 3 cylinders with “growth + infrastructure + bonds”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In response to volatility in U.S. stocks and rising U.S. Treasury yields, 野村投信 recommends that investors adopt a “growth + infrastructure + bonds” strategy. Investing in AI-related power infrastructure and high-yield bonds can diversify the risk of being overly concentrated in technology stocks and build an all-weather portfolio。
Facts
野村投信 has proposed an all-weather investment strategy built around a three-pronged approach: “growth + infrastructure + bonds”。
Demand for AI computing is growing exponentially, driving demand for power, transmission and distribution systems, and grid upgrades。
The infrastructure industry has transformed into a new sector that combines stable cash flows with structural growth momentum。
Bond yields are currently at relatively high levels by historical standards, offering attractive income opportunities。
Electrification and the energy transition are accelerating in Europe and the United States, while demand for liquefied natural gas remains strong。
Portfolios need to seek diverse sources of returns to avoid excessive concentration of capital in a handful of large technology stocks。
Russia-Ukraine war flares up again! Zelensky orders stepped-up attacks on Russian refineries in response to Putin’s winter airstrikes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would step up attacks on Russian refineries in response to Russia’s expanded attacks on civilian targets. Kyiv has also launched a counteroffensive dubbed “Vivaldi” to recapture territory, while reiterating its aim of not targeting civilians。
Facts
Zelensky said Ukraine would intensify attacks on Russian refineries in response to Russia’s new airstrike strategy。
Ukraine is carrying out a counteroffensive codenamed “Vivaldi” and has recaptured about 140 square kilometers in the Donbas region。
Zelensky stressed that Ukraine would not imitate Russian forces’ indiscriminate attacks on civilian facilities, but would retaliate against energy facilities to cut off funding for the war。
In recent weeks, Russia has continued to attack Kyiv with drones and missiles, targeting energy and telecommunications facilities as well as transportation infrastructure。
Trump appoints Director of National Intelligence as “AI czar”! White House forms superintelligence task force to assess risks within 120 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Clayton to lead the White House’s “superintelligence task force,” which is responsible for assessing AI risks within 120 days. Trump favors light-touch regulation to maintain an edge over China, while Treasury Secretary Bessent has called for voluntary industry oversight。
Facts
Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Clayton to lead the newly formed White House “superintelligence task force”。
The superintelligence task force must submit an assessment report on AI risks and opportunities within 120 days。
Trump opposes new AI regulations, saying they would weaken the United States’ ability to compete with China。
The superintelligence task force’s vice chairs include Michael, Cooper, and FTC Chair Ferguson。
Treasury Secretary Bessent criticized AI leaders’ warnings as alarmist and called on companies to regulate themselves。
Sachs previously served as the lead on AI affairs early in Trump’s second term。
Members of the superintelligence task force include senior cabinet officials such as Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary Hegseth。
Taiwan stocks hit a record high despite global market headwinds; these “variables” are in focus next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Buoyed by semiconductor capacity expansion and strength in U.S. technology stocks, Taiwan stocks bucked the trend and hit a record high this week. Investors should watch geopolitical developments, Federal Reserve policy, earnings reports, and other variables next week. A diversified asset allocation strategy is recommended。
Facts
The Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Stock Index rose 0.94% this week, bucking the trend to hit a record high。
The U.S. personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.3% month over month and 3.4% year over year in August, both below market expectations。
Markets now see the probability of an October rate hike falling to about 25%。
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.74% over the week, while the S&P 500 fell 0.98%。
The final estimate of U.S. second-quarter gross domestic product was revised up to 2.2%。
精測 posts record revenue for September and Q3; first-three-quarter total already exceeds last year’s full-year figure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
精測 posted record revenue in September, with revenue for the first three quarters already exceeding last year’s full-year total. The company is benefiting from rising demand for AI chip testing, continues to expand capacity, and has showcased next-generation solutions, pointing to positive momentum ahead。
Facts
精測 reported September revenue of NT$652 million, up 55.9% year over year
精測 reported third-quarter revenue of NT$1.905 billion, up 16.2% quarter over quarter
精測’s revenue for the first three quarters totaled NT$4.902 billion, already exceeding its full-year revenue last year
精測 showcased next-generation high-frequency, high-power, and high-pin-count probe cards at 2026 SEMICON Taiwan
精測 is benefiting from simultaneous growth in orders from AI, HPC, and AI ASIC customers
Taiwan wins 12 fewer medals at the Nagoya Asian Games than at the previous edition, but sets a record with first-ever medals in 13 events
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have concluded, with Taiwan’s team winning 5 gold, 17 silver, and 33 bronze medals, for a total of 55 medals and a 15th-place finish. Compared with the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou, the total medal count fell by 12, but Taiwan set a record by winning medals in 13 events for the first time in its history。
Facts
482 athletes
5 gold medals
17 silver
33 bronze
55 medals in total
Ranked 15th
19 gold medals
20 silver medals
28 bronze medals
67 medals in total
Ranked 6th overall
14 fewer gold medals
3 silver medals
12 fewer medals overall
5 more bronze medals
13 medals were the first ever won by Taiwan at the Asian Games
Hualien ambulance carrying no patient sounds siren in rain, crosses into oncoming lane and hits 2 cars, leaving 1 dead and 4 injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A traffic accident occurred on Provincial Highway 9 in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, when a private ambulance carrying no patient apparently skidded in the rain and crossed into the opposing lane, hitting 2 cars and leaving 1 person dead and 4 injured。