What is Xi Jinping’s game plan? Former U.S. Navy intelligence chief, after tracking China for 30 years, warns Taiwan must do “these 3 things” to avoid being seen as an easy target!
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Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Stoudemann, who tracked China for nearly 30 years, issued a warning at a public speech in Taipei on May 1, 2026. He secretly visited Taiwan twice to brief President Tsai Ing-wen, setting a post-severance record for the highest-ranking active-duty U.S. military officer to visit Taiwan. He urged Taiwan to take charge of its own destiny and build strength and resilience.
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Stoudemann retired in July 2023 from his post as a two-star rear admiral and director of the U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence.
While serving as director of intelligence at Indo-Pacific Command, Stoudemann secretly visited Taiwan twice to brief Tsai Ing-wen, setting a record for the highest-ranking active-duty U.S. military officer to visit Taiwan since the United States and Taiwan severed diplomatic ties in 1979.
Stoudemann gave a speech in Taipei on May 1, 2026.
Stoudemann’s 1998 Naval Postgraduate School thesis was titled “The Dragon in the Shadows: Estimating China’s Assertiveness in the South China Sea.”
In February 2023, Stoudtman delivered a speech titled “A Chinese Perspective from an Intelligence Officer” at the AFCEA West maritime conference in San Diego.
Stoudtman believes China is becoming the next Soviet Union.
Waterproof shoes aren't just Timberland! Insiders switch to 1 brand for “durability, versatility and dry feet in heavy rain”: walking 20,000 steps a day is no problem
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Threads users discussed waterproof shoe options, focusing on the Salomon XT-6. Multiple users reported good results after testing them on long walks and in rainy weather, and went on to recommend waterproof shoes from other brands.
Facts
The Salomon XT-6 is a long-distance trail-running shoe designed in the early 2000s.
A user tested the Salomon XT-6 in Japan, walking at least 20,000 steps a day without sore feet or feeling tired.
Salomon says the XT-6 should generally be fine for walking on ordinary sidewalks in typical rain, but caution is still needed on slippery surfaces such as arcade tiles.
A user wore the Salomon XT-6 in the rain for about 30 minutes and their socks stayed dry.
People with wide feet are advised to go up half a size to 1 size in the Salomon XT-6.
A user recommended the New Balance 2002R Gore-Tex, saying it is extremely comfortable and looks great.
A user tested the Nike Pegasus Trail 4 while running 10 kilometers in extremely heavy rain and found that only the tips of their socks got slightly wet.
Users recommended Palladium's orange-label waterproof shoes, saying that after hiking through mud, their socks stayed completely dry even when they washed the shoes with water.
Dad is in debt and his bank account has been seized by the court. Can the 8110 yuan monthly old-age farmers' allowance be taken too? Many people don't know the rules on “dedicated accounts”
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The article explains that under Article 4-1 of the Provisional Act Governing Welfare Allowances for Elderly Farmers, the old-age farmers' allowance and the right to receive it cannot be seized. The Bureau of Labor Insurance also provides a “dedicated account for the old-age farmers' allowance” for farmers and fishers concerned about debt.
Facts
Farmers and fishers who qualify for the full allowance receive 8110 yuan a month; those eligible under transitional provisions for half the allowance receive 4055 yuan.
Since January 113, the old-age farmers' allowance has been paid at rates of 8110 yuan and 4055 yuan, with adjustments generally made every 4 years based on the consumer price index growth rate.
Under Article 4-1 of the Provisional Act Governing Welfare Allowances for Elderly Farmers, the old-age farmers' allowance and the right to receive it cannot be seized, transferred, offset or used as collateral.
The Bureau of Labor Insurance provides a “dedicated account for the old-age farmers' allowance.” Funds in the account cannot be offset, seized, used as collateral or subject to compulsory execution.
Farmers must be at least 65 years old, have lived in Taiwan for more than 183 days in each of the past 3 years, and have at least 15 years of agricultural insurance coverage when applying to receive the full monthly allowance of 8110 yuan.
People who enrolled in agricultural insurance before July 17, 103 and have maintained their coverage, with at least 6 months but fewer than 15 years of coverage, can receive half the allowance, or 4055 yuan.
Applicants must also meet requirements concerning old-age benefits from social insurance, other government living subsidies, income and property limits.
Is it illegal to turn off a scooter and push it? Court rulings reveal the answer: “A 2700-yuan ticket in seconds.” Enforcement standards revealed, with most owners getting it wrong
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Taiwan's National Police Agency's interpretation and most court rulings hold that a scooter rider who turns off the engine without good reason at a red light and pushes the scooter past the stop line is still engaging in driving and can be treated as running a red light, punishable by a fine of 1,800 to 2,700 yuan. In an actual case involving a rider surnamed Ssu in New Taipei City, the violation was ultimately changed to a pedestrian offense carrying a 300-yuan fine.
Turning off a scooter at a red light without good reason and pushing it past the stop line carries a fine of 1,800 to 2,700 New Taiwan dollars. The authorities treat it as running a red light on a scooter.
The Taipei High Administrative Court ruled that ignoring a red light and pushing a scooter past the stop line before making a U-turn meets the criteria for running a red light, regardless of whether the engine was actually running when the stop line was crossed.
The New Taipei District Court ruled at first instance that the rider surnamed Ssu had not violated the law while “driving” the scooter, and overturned the 1,800-yuan fine for running a red light.
The case was ultimately reclassified as “pedestrian failing to follow signs, road markings and traffic signals,” carrying a fine of 300 New Taiwan dollars.
The Taipei District Court ruled that pushing a scooter to circumvent a red light is an “evasion of the law,” and that accepting such conduct would encourage people to exploit legal loopholes and disrupt traffic order.
The statutory fine for pedestrians who fail to follow signs, road markings and traffic signals is 500 New Taiwan dollars. Some controversial rulings by judges have instead applied this offense or imposed a 300-yuan fine.
The post was shared on Instagram by the account of 台灣交通事故權益保障協會 (@twtarpa).
More than 560,000 comments flood in, smashing record; Shen Fu-hsiung says “Chiang Wan-an has finally caught a break”: DPP supporters made a rookie mistake
Weather forecast: The strongest cold air of autumn is on the way! Rain to lash Taiwan for 6 days as the weather changes, with temperatures plunging to 16 degrees; National Day holiday forecast revealed
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The Central Weather Administration issued a high-temperature advisory on the 5th and also warned that a strengthening northeast monsoon would bring cooler, wetter weather to northern Taiwan and the eastern half of the island. The week's lowest temperature on the plains is forecast to dip to 16 degrees. Weather expert Wu Der-rong said the northwestern Pacific could see “three typhoons at once” as soon as that day, but all are expected to track well away from Taiwan and pose no direct threat.
Facts
On the 5th, the Central Weather Administration issued a high-temperature advisory for some areas in central and southern Taiwan, warning of temperatures above 36 degrees in Nantou, Tainan and Pingtung.
Nantou County could see consecutive days with temperatures reaching 36 degrees, while Tainan City and Pingtung County should watch for temperatures above 36 degrees.
Northern and eastern Taiwan will see a significant drop in temperatures from the 5th as the northeast monsoon strengthens, accompanied by heavier rain.
The week's lowest temperature on the plains is forecast to dip to 16 degrees, with lows of around 20 degrees at the Taipei weather station.
Typhoon No. 26, “Caiyun,” is over waters southeast of Japan and is expected to move generally northward before turning north-northeast.
The northwestern Pacific could see “three typhoons at once” as soon as the 5th. All are expected to track well away from Taiwan and have no direct impact on local weather.
From the 7th through the morning of the 9th, radiational cooling will bring mostly sunny and stable weather to leeward areas, while the eastern half of Taiwan will be partly cloudy with occasional scattered showers.
The Ministry of Labor has opened applications for the “Living Assistance for Children of Unemployed Workers in School” for the first semester of academic year 115. Applications close on October 19, 2026. The new rules remove the restriction requiring applicants to choose between this assistance and tuition and fee reductions. Payments range from 4,000 to 26,000 yuan per semester depending on the education level, with an additional 20% for eligible applicants.
Facts
The Ministry of Labor has opened applications for the “Living Assistance for Children of Unemployed Workers in School” for the first semester of academic year 115. The application period ends on October 19, 2026.
Starting in the first semester of academic year 115, the former “Education Subsidy for Children of Unemployed Workers” has been revamped as “Living Assistance for Children of Unemployed Workers in School,” and the restriction requiring applicants to choose between this assistance and Ministry of Education tuition reductions has been completely removed.
Basic assistance amounts: 4,000 yuan for public senior high and vocational schools, 6,000 yuan for private senior high and vocational schools, 15,000 yuan for public colleges and universities, and 26,000 yuan for private colleges and universities, paid per student each semester.
Applicants who are the sole breadwinner or have 2 or more children in college or university qualify for a 20% increase in the basic assistance amount. The maximum increase is 20% and cannot be combined.
If 2 children attend private universities and meet the requirements for the additional assistance, each will receive 31,200 yuan, for a total of 62,400 yuan for the semester.
Applicants must be involuntarily unemployed workers who have not received labor insurance old-age benefits and must meet one of four employment insurance benefit scenarios.
Notices of review results and approved payments are scheduled to be sent out, with funds deposited, starting in December 2026.
The program has no household income limit, but if both parents qualify, only one may apply on their behalf; duplicate claims are not allowed.
Kazuko Sato (an assumed name) is a 78-year-old woman living in public housing in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
Kazuko Sato receives about 150,000 yen a month in pension income.
Kazuko Sato had 34 paid services on her phone.
The charges for these paid services totaled about 98,000 yen a month.
Original半年內被扣約60萬日圓
Kazuko Sato started using a smartphone 3 years ago on a friend's recommendation.
Kazuko Sato saw a “free” offer and followed the instructions to sign up, unaware that she would be charged later.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's 2024 Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions found that 55.8% of households with older adults considered life difficult.
Jing Boran and Zhang Linghe lose out! The champion of the TOP 10 mainland Chinese drama actors with the strongest acting is him: top-tier talent, guaranteed quality, nuanced emotions and expressive eyes
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Online users in China unveiled the TOP 10 mainland Chinese drama actors with the strongest acting in 2026. Cheng Yi took first place, with Chen Zheyuan and Zhang Ruoyun ranking second and third. Xiao Zhan, Ren Jialun, Zhang Linghe, Jing Boran, Li Xian, Wang Hedi and Xu Kai also made the list, in that order.
Facts
Cheng Yi ranked first in the 2026 TOP 10 mainland Chinese drama actors with the strongest acting.
Original陳哲遠為2026年陸劇演技最強男演員第二名
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Xu Kai ranked tenth in the 2026 TOP 10 mainland Chinese drama actors with the strongest acting.
In “Mysterious Lotus Casebook,” Cheng Yi played 2 very different characters, Li Xiangyi and Li Lianhua.
In 2026, Ren Jialun appeared in works including “Love of the Divine Tree” and “The Abyss,” expanding his repertoire from period romance to suspense.
The government is set to hand out a major nationwide cash benefit! Those who qualify will receive “5,000 per month directly in their accounts”: growth allowance amounts, how and when to claim
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The Executive Yuan has proposed a supplementary budget of NT$607.63 billion and submitted it to the Legislative Yuan for review. Covering 6 major areas, its most closely watched measure is the “0-to-18-year-old growth allowance,” expected to take effect in January 2027, providing 5,000 per month and likely with no income cap.
Facts
The Executive Yuan has proposed a central government supplementary budget totaling NT$607.63 billion and submitted it to the Legislative Yuan for review.
The 0-to-18-year-old growth allowance is expected to take effect in January 2027.
Each eligible child or adolescent can receive 5,000 per month, with an annual subsidy of up to 60,000, continuing until age 18.
The measure applies to children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 who hold Republic of China nationality and are registered in Taiwan. The government is leaning toward having no income cap.
Children aged 0 to under 6 can receive both the existing childcare allowance and the new 5,000 growth allowance. For a first child, the combined monthly amount will be at least 10,000.
Marriage leave will increase from 10 days to 14 days, maternity leave from 8 weeks to 12 weeks, and leave for prenatal checkups and accompanying a spouse during childbirth will double from 7 days to 14 days.
The development accounts for disadvantaged children and adolescents use a 1:1 matching contribution, with the goal of accumulating at least 1.08 million in assets by the time they turn 18.
A budget of 187.5 billion has been allocated to stabilizing prices and supporting livelihoods, and 21.5 billion to expanding social welfare services.
U.S. nonfarm payrolls came in far below expectations in September, with only 29,000 jobs added. Market expectations of a Fed rate hike in October fell to 22.7%, lifting all 4 major U.S. indexes. Taiwan stocks opened up nearly 900 points on the 5th, topping 49,000, while 台積電 surged to 2,580.
Facts
The U.S. added only 29,000 nonfarm jobs in September, far below the market forecast of 84,000.
The U.S. unemployment rate rose from 4.1% to 4.2% in September.
Original市場對Fed 10月底升息至少1碼的機率降至22.7%
Taiwan stocks opened up 99.21 points at 48,574.95 on October 5.
台積電 opened at 2,550, then surged to 2,580.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 2.40% last Friday to close at 13,136.68.
Taiwan index futures rose 677 points (+1.39%) in overnight trading to close at 49,346.
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rebounded to 5.28%.
Daxi Old Street and Cihu lose out! Taoyuan's top attraction draws 8.85 million visitors: great value, a full day of shopping, delicious food and fun, and convenient transport
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The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications released visitor rankings for Taoyuan City's tourist attractions from January to July 2026. The Liuhe Shopping District topped the list with more than 8.85 million visitors, while the Taoyuan Station shopping district and the walking trails along the Laojie River ranked second and third.
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Among Taoyuan City's tourist attractions from January to July 2026, the Liuhe Shopping District ranked first with 8,850,726 visitors.
The Taoyuan Station shopping district ranked 2nd with 8,363,157 visitors from January to July 2026.
The walking trails along the Laojie River ranked 3rd with 7,601,963 visitors from January to July 2026.
The walking trails along the Laojie River are about 8 kilometers long, connecting Pingzhen and Zhongli.
Department stores in the Taoyuan Station shopping district include 遠東百貨 and 新光三越.
Daxi Old Town recorded 3,542,173 visitors from January to July 2026, ranking 8th.
Source: Tourism Statistics Database of the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
70-year-old father's pension is only 18,000, yet he suddenly tells his daughter, “Stop sending me money!” She rushes back to his hometown and is stunned when she opens the door
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Osamu, a 70-year-old retired Japanese man, lives alone on a pension of just 90,000 yen. His daughter Akane sends him 30,000 yen a month to help out. Half a year ago, Osamu learned to use a secondhand marketplace app to sell his Showa-era collectibles and unexpectedly earned hundreds of thousands of yen.
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Osamu, a 70-year-old Japanese man, receives about 90,000 yen a month in pension and lives alone in his hometown in the countryside.
His 42-year-old daughter Akane regularly sends her father 30,000 yen (about NT$6,000) a month.
Osamu began living alone after his wife died 3 years ago.
Half a year ago, Akane's son taught Osamu how to use a secondhand marketplace app while helping tidy up his grandfather's house.
The secondhand goods Osamu sells are mainly collectibles, including Showa-era soft vinyl toys, old records and monster cards.
Selling secondhand goods has brought Osamu hundreds of thousands of yen in extra income over the past half year.
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' 2025 Family Income and Expenditure Survey found that single, nonworking households aged 65 and over spend an average of about 148,445 yen a month.
Single, nonworking households aged 65 and over have an average monthly disposable income of about 118,465 yen, around 30,000 yen less than their average spending.
Older adults, claim your benefits! Senior cards across Taiwan are getting a major upgrade, with “up to 1,800 per month for life”; eligible recipients get automatic deposits to their cards
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Starting October 1, 2026, 5 counties and cities across Taiwan will expand senior and disability card benefits at the same time. Hsinchu City will raise its points to 1,200, Hsinchu County will double them to 1,000, Kaohsiung will provide 1,800 points every quarter, Taichung will increase its taxi subsidy, and Changhua will add discounts on purchases at farmers' and fishermen's associations.
Hsinchu City's senior card monthly social welfare points will increase from 800 to 1,200.
Hsinchu County's monthly senior card subsidy points will increase from 500 to 1,000.
Kaohsiung City's senior card will provide 1,800 points every quarter.
The maximum discount per trip for taxis affiliated with Taichung City's senior card program will increase from 85 points to 100 points.
Changhua County's senior card will allow purchases at participating farmers' and fishermen's associations, with a maximum monthly discount of 200 points.
Taipei City's senior card provides 600 points per month, with 1 point equivalent to 1 dollar.
【新新聞】The drone industry’s national team welcomes a teenage stock-market prodigy: Quantitative trading guru invests in 「凌霄航太」
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The Legislative Yuan passed the Act to Strengthen Defense Self-Reliance and Promote the Drone Industry in its third reading, allocating NT$240 billion to promote the domestic drone industry. Taiwan drone pioneer Lo Cheng-fang also established 凌霄航太 in April 2025 to produce first-person-view (FPV) drones, with investment from teenage stock-market prodigy Liu Hsing-han.
Facts
The Act to Strengthen Defense Self-Reliance and Promote the Drone Industry recently passed its third reading in the Legislative Yuan
The act authorizes the Executive Yuan to promote the domestic drone industry over a 6-year period with an annual budget of NT$240 billion
Lo Cheng-fang founded the new company 凌霄航太 in April 2025 to produce first-person-view (FPV) drones
The largest shareholder of 凌霄航太 is teenage stock-market prodigy Liu Hsing-han, who is also the largest shareholder of publicly traded 捷立康
In 2024, 緯創 acquired a 45.18% stake in 經緯航太 for NT$1 billion through its subsidiary 鼎創
In July 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce placed 8 Taiwanese companies, including 經緯航太, on its entity control list
緯創 changed its strategy toward 經緯航太 to “no involvement in the military and defense industry”
Lo Cheng-fang left 經緯航太, the company he founded, after Lunar New Year in 2025
International perspective: If AI flatters you, can you still trust it?
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A UNICAMP study tested 21 AI chatbots and found they pander to users’ political leanings. Llama 3.1 8B and DeepSeek V3.2 showed the least bias, while Gemma 3 27B and GPT-5 Nano showed the most.
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Researchers at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil tested 21 chatbots and found that they tend to align with users’ political leanings.
The study tested 21 models, asking them to agree or disagree with 112 statements covering seven major areas of Brazilian politics.
In the first scenario, 20 of the 21 models fell on the left side of the political spectrum, with only Grok 4.1 on the right.
All 21 models shifted their positions toward the political leanings expressed by users. The researchers called this “ideological chameleon” behavior and devised a “chameleon index.”
Meta’s Llama 3.1 8B and DeepSeek V3.2 showed the least bias; Google’s Gemma 3 27B and OpenAI’s GPT-5 Nano showed the most.
The researchers interpreted the phenomenon as “political sycophancy,” in which AI reflects what it thinks users want to hear.
Stanford behavioral scientist Zakary Tormala said people tend to believe AI is more objective and less biased.
Who earns the most among Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and 遠傳? August earnings of the three telecom operators at a glance: monthly and cumulative EPS leaders differ
中華電信 posted EPS of 0.57 yuan in August 2026, the highest monthly figure among the three telecom operators
台灣大哥大’s cumulative EPS for the first 8 months of 2026 was 3.78 yuan, surpassing 中華電信’s 3.68 yuan to take the lead among the three telecom operators
遠傳 posted EPS of 0.34 yuan in August 2026, ranking third among the three telecom operators
中華電信 reported unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$23.31 billion and net profit attributable to owners of the parent of NT$4.44 billion in August 2026. Revenue rose 25.6% year on year, and net profit increased 40.6%
中華電信’s cumulative EPS for the first 8 months of 2026 was 3.68 yuan, while net profit attributable to owners of the parent totaled NT$28.53 billion, the highest among the three operators
台灣大哥大 reported unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$16.78 billion and EPS of 0.46 yuan in August 2026. Operating profit rose 17% year on year, and after-tax net profit increased 10%
遠傳’s consolidated revenue, EBITDA and after-tax net profit all set new monthly records in August 2026, rising 15.7%, 7.5% and 10.8% year on year, respectively
As of the end of August 2026, 5G penetration among 遠傳’s postpaid subscribers reached 49.8%. Mobile service revenue has grown year on year for 66 consecutive months since March 2021
Another 0.38 yuan payout! 00929 holds onto its spot as this year’s top-performing high-dividend fund; buy by 10/20 at the latest to receive the October distribution
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復華台灣科技優息 (00929) announced a distribution of 0.38 yuan per unit, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. Its annualized distribution rate reached 15.6%, and its year-to-date total return through September was 75.12%, the highest among high-dividend ETFs. Its investor base grew by about 16,000 in recent months.
Facts
復華台灣科技優息 (00929) announced an estimated distribution of 0.38 yuan per unit on the 1st of this month, keeping the payout unchanged for the fourth consecutive month.
Based on its net asset value on September 30, 00929 had an annualized distribution rate of 15.6%.
00929 will go ex-dividend on October 21. Investors must buy by October 20 at the latest to receive this distribution, which will be paid on November 16.
00929’s year-to-date total return through the end of September was 75.12%, keeping it at the top of the high-dividend ETF rankings.
00929 gained about 16,000 beneficiaries over the past month.
00929 has paid 0.38 yuan per unit for four consecutive months since July, with the distribution amount rising steadily.
Behind the scenes: Shen Po-yang’s “ocean current” is about to become a tsunami; Chiang Wan-an calls in a “tyrant” to bolster his ranks
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The 2026 Taipei mayoral race is heating up. The KMT dug up a 2014 article by Shen Po-yang about drugs and launched a fierce attack. Chiang Wan-an then declared his opposition to drugs, but online users hit back by unearthed his 2021 proposal for methadone substitution treatment and a Taipei City government clean-needle program, accusing him of inconsistency and flooding his Facebook page with comments.
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Original2026年地方選舉，台北市長蔣萬安將對上民進黨台北市長參選人、立委沈伯洋
Original民進黨提名沈伯洋後，一開始他的知名度不足
In a 2014 article, Shen Po-yang argued for “equating drugs with medicine” and “resisting the linguistic power of the law”
Shen Po-yang’s article proposed following other countries’ examples by providing drugs and needles to people with drug addiction
Original國民黨指控沈伯洋想把「毒品除罪化」
Chiang Wan-an wrote on Facebook that “there is no room for ambiguity when it comes to opposing drugs”
In 2021, when he was a legislator, Chiang Wan-an proposed “methadone substitution therapy for the treatment of heroin addiction”
The Taipei City government also has a clean-needle program
Chinese hackers pose as U.S. AI experts in phishing emails; even the White House was targeted. Experts say the aim is to influence “AI policymaking”
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Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint revealed that the Chinese hacking group “TA419” has posed as U.S. AI experts and former government officials to send phishing emails since 2025. The group targeted staff at think tanks, defense contractors, universities and law firms in the United States and Japan, focusing on policy areas such as AI regulation, export controls and national AI strategies.
Facts
Since 2025, the Chinese hacking group “TA419” has repeatedly tried to steal login credentials from staff at think tanks, defense contractors, universities and law firms in the United States and Japan.
Proofpoint attributed TA419’s activity to China.
Those impersonated included Lynne Parker, a former principal deputy director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Reuters independently confirmed that one of the targets was Alex Engler, a former White House official who now heads the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Media, Technology and Democracy.
Fewer than 10 people at a small number of organizations were targeted in the attack.
Parker said that, to her knowledge, two people received suspicious emails sent in her name in July this year.
The Chinese Embassy in Washington had not responded to a request for comment by the time of publication. The Chinese government has long denied engaging in cyber espionage.
What would happen if the U.S. invaded Canada? Secret war-game results revealed: strategic positions overwhelmed within a week, leaving Canada to fight a guerrilla war
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged that preparations had been made for the scenario of a U.S. invasion, despite its very low likelihood. Reports say Canadian military models show U.S. forces overwhelming Canada’s strategic positions within a week, forcing Canadian troops to switch to guerrilla warfare and potentially seek support from allies such as Britain and France. Experts consider an invasion unlikely, but Trump’s tariffs and remarks about making Canada the 51st state have put Canadian society on high alert.
Facts
A U.S. offensive would overwhelm Canada’s strategic positions within a week
More than 30% of Canadians believe a U.S. invasion is possible
Add up to 300,000 lightly trained citizen-soldiers
Repeatedly vowed to make Canada the 51st state of the United States
He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 34 years
Companies mentioned：英國廣播公司 (BBC)、紐約時報 (New York Times)、萊傑 (Leger)、環球郵報 (Globe and Mail)、白宮、加拿大戰爭博物館、康乃狄克州紐黑文大學 (University of New Haven)、北美防空司令部 (NORAD)、北約 (NATO)
Singapore government rolls out dating app to address low birthrate; civil-servant-only access sparks controversy
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The Singapore government has launched FirstDate, a matchmaking service targeting civil servants aged 21 to 35 and using the Gale-Shapley algorithm to pair users. The service aims to address the low-birthrate crisis, with births falling to a 60-year low, but has sparked controversy over government involvement in private life because it is available only to civil servants.
Facts
The Singapore government has launched a matchmaking service called “FirstDate,” targeting government employees aged 21 to 35
The Gale-Shapley algorithm was proposed in the 1960s by American economists Lloyd Shapley and David Gale
Shapley jointly received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences with Alvin Roth in 2012
The number of births in Singapore fell to its lowest level in about 60 years in 2025
The idea for FirstDate originated at an annual “hackathon” organized by a Singapore government technology agency
An early version of the platform offered government-subsidized “first-date meals”
Norman Li, a psychology professor at Singapore Management University, said narrowing the range of choices can make the dating environment easier for the human brain to process
The 3 zodiac signs most blessed with grandchildren in old age: Their children grow up grateful, and the No. 1 sign always has someone by their side in later life
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According to zodiac fortune-telling claims shared by mainland Chinese media outlet 搜狐網, the 3 zodiac signs most blessed with grandchildren in old age are, in order, the Dog, Monkey and Sheep. People born under these 3 signs are more willing to give to their families when young, and their children grow up grateful and stay by their side.
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According to mainland Chinese media outlet 搜狐網, zodiac fortune-telling claims say that people born under 3 signs are especially willing to give to their families when young and are believed to be especially blessed with “good fortune from their descendants” in old age.
The Sheep ranks third among the zodiac signs most blessed with grandchildren in old age.
People born in the Year of the Sheep are often described as gentle and family-oriented. After becoming parents, they tend to put their family members’ needs ahead of their own.
The Monkey ranks second among the zodiac signs most blessed with grandchildren in old age.
People born in the Year of the Monkey are often described as quick-witted and flexible thinkers, and they tend to have their own ideas about their children’s education.
The Dog ranks first among the zodiac signs most blessed with grandchildren in old age.
People born in the Year of the Dog are generally described as family-oriented and committed, and they do their best to follow through on what they have promised their children.
For people born in the Year of the Dog, happiness in old age does not necessarily come from how much money they have accumulated, but from their grown children still being willing to come home and their grandchildren enjoying being by their side.
Chiang Wan-an posted on Facebook on the night of Oct. 3, criticizing drug harm-reduction policies previously discussed by Shen Po-yang
The post drew 320,000 comments in 11 hours and topped 400,000 in 15 hours, with the count surging past 430,000
The comment count exceeded the 377,004 threshold for the Guinness World Record category “Most comments on a single Facebook post in a 二十四-hour period”
The sequence of political IPs in Taiwan election campaigns was Ko P in 2014, the Korean Wave in 2018, Spicy Taiwan Girl in 2019 and Ocean Current in 2026
Shen Po-yang’s “Ocean Current” team created a full visual identity, handed out “crew member cards” and organized “social media fleets,” while sharing everyday musings on Threads
Recommendation algorithms assess only whether videos can keep users on the platform longer and prompt heated comments
TikTok has completely banned political ads, while Meta requires disclosure of funding sources through its ad library
To the algorithm’s back end, both “Go, mayor!” and “You’re lying” are judged to be high-value user interactions
〈Brokerages vie for U.S. stock investors〉 國泰證 launches new service, building a one-stop global investment platform
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
國泰證券 has launched premarket and after-hours U.S. stock trading on the “國泰證券App.” During daylight saving time, trading is available from 4 p.m. Taiwan time to 5:30 a.m. the following day. The service integrates quotes, order placement and account management, and supports transactions in New Taiwan dollars or foreign currencies.
Facts
國泰證券 has launched premarket and after-hours U.S. stock trading on the “國泰證券App.”
During daylight saving time, investors can start trading as early as 4 p.m. Taiwan time and continue until 5:30 a.m. the following day.
Important information affecting U.S. stock prices includes earnings reports from U.S.-listed companies, Federal Reserve policy announcements, nonfarm employment data and the Consumer Price Index (CPI), all of which may be released before or after market hours.
國泰證 recorded NT$307.6 billion in sub-brokerage transactions in July.
國泰證 had a 22.2% share of the sub-brokerage market in July, ranking first.
國泰證 had a 26.6% share of sub-brokerage transactions among retail clients in July.
國泰證券 provides free real-time U.S. stock quotes and supports online applications for sub-brokerage accounts.
國泰證券 aims to turn the “國泰證券App” into a one-stop global investment platform.
Worried about overreliance on AI, Wall Street moves to “deconcentrate”: Risks such as earnings revisions could change market direction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Wall Street is actively reducing concentration amid concerns over excessive exposure to AI assets. Institutions including Amundi, 貝萊德 and 富蘭克林鄧普頓 are seeking diversification through private assets, hedge funds, Japan and emerging markets. Citigroup research shows that more than two-thirds of Russell 1000 companies are linked to AI, while 摩根大通 data indicate that technology megacaps account for 16% of the U.S. high-yield bond market.
Facts
More than two-thirds of large U.S. companies in the Russell 1000 Index are directly connected to AI or deeply integrated with it
Large technology hyperscalers and their beneficiaries account for 16% of the U.S. investment-grade bond market
Amundi Chief Investment Officer Vincent Mortier warned that unexpected events, such as major earnings revisions, could change the direction of the market
貝萊德 says there is demand now for portfolios that introduce independent sources of uncorrelated returns
富蘭克林鄧普頓 treats AI as a factor and builds portfolios through systematic hedge funds
Investors are clearly seeking diversification, shifting toward Japan, emerging markets and short-term fixed-income products
Amundi’s chief investment officer cited Chuck Prince’s famous remark to warn of the risk that the music could stop
Musk plans to rename SpaceXAI as SpaceXSI, responding to Trump’s push to replace artificial intelligence with “superintelligence”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Musk announced on X on the 4th that he plans to rename SpaceXAI as SpaceXSI, echoing Trump’s call to replace “artificial intelligence” with “superintelligence.”
Facts
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk plans to rename its artificial intelligence division SpaceXAI as SpaceXSI
The move echoes Trump’s call to replace “artificial intelligence” with “superintelligence”
Musk announced the renaming plan in a post on X on Sunday (the 4th)
Responding to a user’s question about the name change, Musk said, “Yes, we will make this change”
As of publication, the name of SpaceXAI’s official X account had not changed
SpaceXAI did not immediately respond to a media request for comment
Trump called for replacing “artificial intelligence” with “superintelligence” at the United Nations General Assembly last month
〈Stocks in focus〉 安基’s Kennedy’s disease drug enters Phase Three trials; share price surges to NT$86, a new emerging-stock market high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
安基生技 (7754-TW) said its self-developed flagship drug AJ201 has received U.S. FDA clearance to proceed with a Phase Three clinical trial application and will officially begin a Phase Three trial for SBMA in the United States, sending its share price soaring to NT$86 today (5), a record high since its June 2024 listing on the emerging stock market.
Facts
Original安基生技(7754-TW)核心新藥AJ201通過美國FDA臨床三期試驗申請
With the FDA’s 30-day review period ending without comments, the Phase Three clinical trial will officially begin in the United States
AJ201 has a First-in-Class mechanism of action (the first of its kind)
AJ201 targets a rare-disease market worth more than US$2.5 billion
The global Phase Three trial is planned to enroll 200 patients
AJ201 has received Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) from the U.S. FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and Fast Track designation from the U.S. FDA.
Anji's share price surged to NT$86 today (the 5th), its highest since listing on the emerging stock market in June 2024.
SBMA primarily affects men, with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 40,000 men.
Lai Ching-te honors biotech Gold Award winners; 東洋 general manager Hou Ching-lan calls for public-private cooperation to build a biotech “national guardian mountain”.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
東洋 (4105-TW) won the Gold Award at the 2026 Taiwan BIO Awards. General Manager Hou Ching-lan represented the company at a meeting with President Lai Ching-te, calling for public-private cooperation to build a biotech “national guardian mountain”; the government announced a 10-year, NT$10 billion biomedical industry program.
Facts
東洋 (4105-TW) wins the “2026 Taiwan BIO Awards Outstanding Biotech Industry Gold Award.”
President Lai Ching-te met with recipients of the “115年度 Outstanding Biotech Industry Award” on the 1st.
General Manager Hou Ching-lan represented the company at a meeting with President Lai Ching-te, who honored the company.
The National Development Fund Management Board approved the “Taiwan Biomedical Industry Investment Program” in August this year.
The program is expected to run for 10 years and earmark NT$10 billion to support the development of the biomedical industry.
Hou Ching-lan took over as general manager of 東洋 in early 2022.
The company-developed difficult-to-make generic drug Lipo-AB has established a foothold in the United States.
The company-developed, mass-produced targeted lung cancer drug Pulmivex has been added to the National Health Insurance program.
Taiwan's main stock market surged more than 1,200 points at the open on the morning of the 5th, reaching an intraday high of 49,712.44 points and setting another record.
Original權王台積電(2330-TW)5日早盤大漲3%，股價躍上2580元新天價。
Trading value on the Taipei stock market on the 5th was estimated at more than NT$1.3 trillion. Electronics stocks gained 2.69%, while financial stocks rose 0.7%.
The U.S. Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls increased by just 29,000 in September, far below market expectations of 84,000. The unemployment rate rose from 4.1% to 4.2%.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to be announced today! GLP-1 weight-loss and blood-sugar research is this year's top contender; 3 scientists are favorites.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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Facts
GLP-1 stands for “glucagon-like peptide-1” and is released by L cells in the small intestine after eating.
Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, who is affiliated with 諾和諾德, helped develop liraglutide and semaglutide.
The 2023 Gairdner International Award went to Habener, Holst and Drucker.
The 2024 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award went to Habener, Holst and Knudsen.
Clarivate named Holst, Drucker and Mojsov for its Citation Laureates award in September this year.
Since 1968, the Nobel Prize has been awarded to no more than 3 people for a given prize and only to living scholars.
Joel Habener died late last year at the age of 88.
Hamami chose to attack the captain while the passenger plane was over Jordan. He had planned to crash into an airport terminal as the plane approached Ben Gurion Airport, when Israeli fighter jets would not have time to intercept it.
The injured captain opened the cockpit door at all costs, thwarting Hamami's plan.
During flight FZ1073 from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to Tel Aviv on September 30, Hamami allegedly stabbed the captain with a knife in the cockpit, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing.
After other crew members and passengers subdued the attacker, the crew regained control of the plane, which was diverted and landed safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.
Israel's Channel 12 reported on the 4th on the court proceedings involving Hamami.
Zuckerberg, Musk, Amodei, Huang Renxun, Pichai and Brockman all attended the AI summit held at the White House last Tuesday.
Maroño said Zuckerberg projected the strongest sense of power at the summit, appearing natural and composed.
Maroño noted that Amodei got the most speaking time, but his body language suggested discomfort and anxiety.
Maroño observed that Musk spent most of the time with his arms crossed and stood at the edge of the group, appearing distant in his interactions with Trump.
Trump described the voluntary commitment agreement as “morally binding.”
The Information compared the agreement to “letting the kids on the playground manage themselves.”
Companies mentioned：Meta、特斯拉、Anthropic、輝達、Google、OpenAI、The Information
Now tied to 七 conditions! Iran responds to the United States: Hormuz Strait will not reopen unless they are fulfilled
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Iran again tied passage through the Strait of Hormuz to the United States fulfilling 七 conditions on Sunday. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf maintained a firm stance, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said passage could resume within seven days if the proposal is accepted.
Facts
Iran on Sunday (the 4th) tied passage through the Strait of Hormuz to the United States fulfilling 七 conditions, saying the strait would not reopen until its demands were met.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that if Tehran’s proposal is accepted, normal shipping through the strait could resume within 七 days.
Iran presented a proposal during the U.N. General Assembly in September that included the United States lifting its blockade of Iranian ports, releasing frozen assets and easing sanctions on oil exports, with Iran restoring passage through the strait once the conditions were met.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said Sunday that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room; the crew was safe.
Qatar continues to mediate, and Iran confirmed on September 30 that it had received an official U.S. response through Qatar.
A U.S.-Iran discussion document sets out a 七-day confidence-building period, aiming to return to and strengthen the June Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The sides have little disagreement over the measures themselves; the main sticking point is the order of implementation.
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly rejected Iran’s version of the proposal, and Washington wants any future agreement to also address the nuclear program.
What can investors still buy after Taiwan stocks hit a record? A look at the 三 major themes: AI, CPO and PCB
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
He Jiding, a senior trader at Dingji, noted that U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by only 2.9萬人 in September, while the probability of an October rate hike fell to 22.7%. All four major U.S. indexes closed higher, 台積電 ADR surged 2.96%, and Taiwan index futures rose 677 points overnight to a new high. Taiwan stocks will challenge the 五萬-point mark this week, he said, recommending investors watch the 三 major themes of AI semiconductors, CPO optical communications and low-priced PCB stocks.
Facts
U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by just 2.9萬人 in September, well below the market expectation of 8.4萬人
The unemployment rate rose from 4.1% to 4.2%, while the market’s estimate of the probability of an October rate hike fell to 22.7%
The “new oil” of the AI era? Chips and data centers drive demand for this chip material, whose price has risen more than 300% in a year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Ruthenium, a platinum-group metal, has surged more than 300% in price over the past year or so. Driven by demand for hard drives in AI data centers and the approach of the physical limits of copper interconnects in advanced processes below 2 nanometers, it has risen from a supporting role to become a key strategic material in the AI era.
Facts
Ruthenium prices surged from about $560 per ounce at the start of 2025 to nearly $1,950 in September 2025, a gain of more than 300%
Ruthenium begins to compete with copper when metal lines are about 17 nanometers wide or narrower
Ruthenium’s melting point is more than 1,000 degrees Celsius higher than copper’s, and its thermal expansion is less than half that of copper
The electronics industry’s demand for ruthenium rose from 300,000 ounces in 2023 to 413,000 ounces in 2025, and is projected to reach 435,000 ounces in 2026
Global primary ruthenium supply was about 30 tons in 2025, down 14% year over year
Johnson Matthey forecasts ruthenium demand of 1.193 million ounces this year, against primary supply of only about 977,000 ounces
Ruthenium accounted for only 3.3% of Sibanye-Stillwater’s platinum-group metal revenue
Ruthenium demand in the chemical sector is projected to fall 16% in 2026 due to overcapacity in China’s nylon industry
Is the United States repeating the stagflation crisis of the 1970s? Wages fail to keep pace with inflation as experts point to “hedging strategies”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A MarketWatch column says warning signs of 1970s-style stagflation are emerging in the U.S. economy, including wage growth far below price increases and an energy crisis driving up inflation. It recommends that investors include gold, energy stocks and inflation-protected bonds in retirement portfolios as hedges.
Facts
Average hourly earnings in the United States rose 0.13% last month, equivalent to an increase of about $0.05 per hour
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland estimates that consumer prices rose 0.53% in September, about 4 times the wage increase
Over the past year, average hourly earnings in the United States rose 3%, while prices increased 3.6%; real hourly earnings fell back to their level in autumn 2024
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland estimates that U.S. prices rose at an annualized rate of 6.5% last month
After adjusting for inflation, the S&P 500’s cumulative real return over the 10 years from 1970 to 1980 was only about 4%
U.S. 10-year Treasuries suffered a real loss of 35% from the early 1970s to the early 1980s
Gold’s real price rose more than 500% in the 1970s
Will the S&P 500 face pressure over the next year? BofA’s sell-side indicator nears a “sell” signal, reaching its highest level since 2022
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The latest report from 美國銀行 says its Sell Side Indicator (SSI) rose to 57.2% in September, nearing the formal sell zone and reaching its highest level since March 2022, signaling potential pressure on the S&P 500 over the next year.
Facts
美國銀行’s Sell Side Indicator (SSI) rose from 56.4% to 57.2% in September
The SSI is just 0.3 percentage points away from the formal sell zone
The SSI is at its highest level since March 2022
When the SSI has previously triggered a sell signal, the S&P 500 still rose an average of about 3% over the following 12 months
When the SSI is at or above its current level, the S&P 500 has a 36% chance of posting a negative return over the next 12 months
美國銀行’s stock-market data analysis dates back to 1985
Yields on U.S. 10-year and 30-year Treasuries both hit 24-year highs last week
The median share price of S&P 500 constituents is down 15% from each stock’s 52-week high
Companies mentioned：美國銀行、Business Insider、Ned Davis Research、Rosenberg Research
To improve supply reliability and replace aging pipes, 台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipe replacement work in Jinsha Village and Nanhai Village in Xigang District, Tainan City, during which water service will be suspended.
High-temperature information (Pingtung County, Tainan City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 中央氣象署 issued a high-temperature alert. Around noon today (5), Nantou County is under an orange alert, with a chance of temperatures reaching 36 degrees on consecutive occasions. Tainan City and Pingtung County are under yellow alerts. The public is advised to reduce outdoor activities and guard against heat-related illness.
Facts
There is a chance of temperatures of 36 degrees occurring consecutively
The 中央氣象署 issued a high-temperature alert. Around noon today (5), Nantou County is under an orange alert, with a chance of temperatures reaching 36 degrees on consecutive occasions, while Tainan City and Pingtung County are under yellow alerts. The affected area is Caotun Township, Nantou County.
Facts
There is a chance of temperatures of 36 degrees occurring consecutively
The 水利署 issued a notice of free overflow from 鯉魚潭水庫 into Jingshan Creek. The affected areas include Sanyi Township in Miaoli County and Waipu District, Dajia District, Houli District and Daan District in Taichung City. Residents along the river are advised to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.
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 Water Resources Agency issued a free-overflow warning for Hushan Reservoir into the Beigang River. The affected areas include Gukeng Township, Huwei Township, Shuilin Township, Douliu City, Citong Township, Tuku Township, Dounan Township, Beigang Township, Yuanchang Township, Kouhu Township and Dapi Township in Yunlin County, as well as Xingang Township, Xikou Township, Liujiao Township and Dongshi Township in Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.
The 中央氣象署 issued a heavy-rain advisory. Due to vigorous convective cloud development, localized heavy rain is possible in the Hualien area on the 5th. The public is advised to watch for lightning and strong gusts; in mountainous areas, beware of landslides, falling rocks and rapidly rising stream levels, and in low-lying areas, beware of flooding.
Facts
Effective time: 2026-10-05T04:50:00
Expiration time: 2026-10-06T00:00:00
Affected areas: Yuli Township, Hualien County; Guangfu Township, Hualien County; Ji'an Township, Hualien County; Xiulin Township, Hualien County; Zhuoxi Township, Hualien County; Hualien City, Hualien County; Fuli Township, Hualien County; Xincheng Township, Hualien County; Ruisui Township, Hualien County; Wanrong Township, Hualien County; Shoufeng Township, Hualien County; Fenglin Township, Hualien County; Fengbin Township, Hualien County
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)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 中央氣象署 issued a yellow alert for strong winds on land. Due to strong northeasterly winds, from the morning through the evening of the 5th, parts of Lanyu, Green Island and several counties and cities could see mean winds of force 6 or above or gusts of force 8 or above. The affected areas include Pingtung, Miaoli, Taoyuan, Lienchiang, Yunlin, New Taipei, Hsinchu, Chiayi, Changhua, Taichung, Taitung, Tainan and Penghu.
Facts
Chance of mean winds of force 6 or above or gusts of force 8 or above
[三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)—5th fiscal period (2026/01/07–2026/07/06)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント submitted its securities report for the 5th fiscal period for beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts to EDINET on October 5, 2026. Net income for the period rose to 97 million yen, and net assets increased to 351 million yen.
Facts
The fund is managed primarily to seek capital gains, and the trust principal has a limit of 1 trillion yen
The disclosed return ranged from △0.63% in the 1st calculation period to 33.41% in the 14th calculation period
The fund invests in equities and bonds of emerging growth markets, primarily through investment in investment trust securities, and is managed with the aim of achieving long-term growth in its trust assets.
[三井住友ＤＳアセットマネジメント株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 42nd Fiscal Period (2026/01/09–2026/07/08)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
三井住友ＤＳアセットマネジメント filed a securities report for the 42nd fiscal period of “グローバル好配当株オープン” on October 5, 2026. Net assets at period-end were ¥83,534 million, and the return was 14.8%.
Facts
The filer is 三井住友ＤＳアセットマネジメント株式会社.
Original対象ファンドはグローバル好配当株オープンである
Net assets at period-end were ¥83,534,203,280.
The return for the specified 42nd fiscal period was 14.8%.
[三井住友ＤＳアセットマネジメント株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 24th Fiscal Period (2025/07/09–2026/07/08)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
三井住友ＤＳアセットマネジメント filed a securities report for the 24th fiscal period of 大和住銀ＤＣ日本バリュー株ファンド on October 5, 2026. The return was 51.8%, and net assets at period-end expanded significantly from the previous period to approximately ¥141.5 billion.
[三井住友ＤＳアセットマネジメント株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 27th Fiscal Period (2025/07/09–2026/07/08)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
三井住友ＤＳアセットマネジメント filed a securities report for the 27th fiscal period of 三井住友ＤＳ日本バリュー株ファンド on October 5, 2026. Net assets at period-end were approximately ¥85.5 billion, and the return was 51.9%, a significant increase from the previous period.
Facts
The filer is 三井住友ＤＳアセットマネジメント株式会社.
Original対象ファンドは三井住友ＤＳ日本バリュー株ファンドである。
Net assets at period-end were ¥85,545,005,879.
The return for the 27th fiscal period was 51.9%.
The maximum amount of trust funds is ¥300 billion.
As of July 31, 2026, net assets per 10,000 units were ¥32,001.
[Residential fire] [A residential fire broke out at 22:42 on the 4th on Zhongxiao Road in Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County. The fire has been extinguished, and 5 people were rescued (4 men and 1 woman); all were conscious and taken to hospital for examination.] Initial/final report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A residential fire broke out at 22:42 on the evening of the 4th at a 4-story reinforced-concrete building on Zhongxiao Road in Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County. The fire department dispatched 17 vehicles and 64 personnel to the scene and extinguished the fire at 23:21. Five people were rescued (4 men and 1 woman, including youths aged 11 and 16); all were conscious and taken to hospital for examination. The burned area was about 10 square meters. Electrical appliances and furniture in the first-floor kitchen were destroyed. The residence did not have a residential fire alarm installed.
Facts
Report received at 22:42 on the 4th
Arrived at the scene at 22:50 on the 4th
Fire extinguished at 23:21 on the 4th
The scene was a 4-story reinforced-concrete building
The fire department dispatched 17 vehicles and 64 personnel
The fire department dispatched 17 vehicles and 64 personnel (36 firefighters and 28 volunteer firefighters)
[Factory fire] [A fire broke out at 22:36 on the 4th at the 「新勝光工廠」 in Houbi District, Tainan City. The fire has been extinguished, with no casualties.] Final report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A fire broke out at 22:36 on the 4th at the 「新勝光工廠」 in Houbi District, Tainan City. The site was a 2-story building with a high metal-sheet roof, where rubber was stored and caught fire. The burned area was about 1,300 square meters. A total of 39 vehicles, 1 drone, 2 robots, 3 excavators and 96 personnel were dispatched to fight the fire, which was extinguished at 01:26 on the 5th. There were no casualties.
Facts
Report received at 22:36 on the 4th
Arrived at the scene at 22:42 on the 4th
Fire brought under control at 00:12 on the 5th
Fire extinguished at 01:26 on the 5th
39 vehicles dispatched
1 drone (Autel model B-AAB03357)
2 robots
3 excavators (200 model)
96 personnel (76 firefighters and 20 volunteer firefighters)
76 firefighters
20 volunteer firefighters
Burned area of about 1,300 square meters
The site was a 2-story building with a high metal-sheet roof
In the mountains near 「知本溪」, on the route from Mt. Jinzhenshan to the Grand Canyon in Taimali Township, Taitung County, a 57-year-old man was vomiting blood, feeling unwell and unable to walk. After a search-and-rescue team of 15 from the 消防局, 義消 and 農業部林保署 reached him, an 空勤總隊 Black Hawk helicopter (NA-707) successfully hoisted him out and transported him to 臺東馬偕醫院 for treatment.
Facts
Report received at 17:08 on the 3rd
At 18:16 on the 3rd, the 消防局 dispatched 15 search-and-rescue personnel (7 firefighters, 4 義消 and 4 農業部林保署 personnel)
Reached the injured person at 03:15 on the 4th
Requested helicopter support from the 空勤總隊 for a hoist rescue at 06:37 on the 4th
At 07:08 on the 4th, the 空勤總隊 UH-60M (Black Hawk), aircraft number NA-707, took off from Taitung Fengnian Airport
Successful hoist rescue at 07:53 on the 4th
Landed at Taitung Fengnian Airport at 08:16 on the 4th, then transported by a 消防局 ambulance to 臺東馬偕醫院
1 man (aged 57) vomiting blood, feeling unwell and unable to walk
Joint operation involving 1 Airborne Service helicopter sortie and 2 person-sorties by this agency's special rescue personnel
[Small-scale localized power outage] [A power outage affected 963 households around No. 240, Longjiang Road, Lane 73, Hejiang Street, and Lane 65, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, at 12:49 on the 4th. Power was fully restored at 13:56. During the outage, the fire department received 1 fire report (a generator had started; classified as a false alarm). No casualties.] Initial/final report
[Institutional fire] [A fire broke out at 20:43 on the 4th at the 「衛生福利部彰化老人養護中心」 at No. 1, Hugang Road, Taoyuan Village, Changhua City. The fire has been extinguished, with no casualties.] Initial/final report
[Residential fire] [A residential fire broke out at 21:51 on the 4th on Guangming Street, Xindian District, New Taipei City. The fire has been extinguished, and 2 women suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital.] Initial/final report
[Road traffic accident] [21:33 on the 4th, near No. 162, Section 1, Xiyuan Road, Wanhua District, Taipei; 2 passenger cars involved in a crash, 7 people with minor injuries sent to hospital] Initial/final report
Tetraconazole pesticide levels exceeding the standard (0.03 ppm; standard: 0.01 ppm) were detected in fresh mangoes from Thailand sold by Wismettacフーズ, prompting a recall. The response began on September 29, 2026.
平南商事 began offering refunds and conducting a recall of the “HAIARA モバイルバッテリー” it sells after incidents of overheating and ignition during use. A defect in the battery cell may be responsible. (Response start date: September 24, 2026.)
More than saving the brain: restoring the ability to live! Integrated Chinese and Western medicine helps stroke patients regain independence - Heho Health
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
A 60-year-old man suffered a sudden, severe stroke (NIHSS score of 30), with impaired consciousness, difficulty breathing and weakness on his left side. The medical team immediately intubated him to save his life. The report stresses that stroke treatment must do more than save the brain; it must also restore patients’ ability to live. Integrated Chinese and Western medicine can help patients regain their independence.
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A 60-year-old man experienced sudden dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
Breaking down the 4 pathogenic factors behind allergies—wind, cold, dampness and heat! How to regulate the body’s vital energy from inside and out - Heho Health
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
During seasonal transitions or sudden drops in temperature, many children develop allergy symptoms, including sneezing upon waking, nasal congestion, nighttime coughing, wheezing and itchy skin from atopic dermatitis. Symptoms vary from person to person.
Does your ankle suddenly give way on level ground or when going downstairs? Your ankle’s “seat belt” may have come loose! Regenerative therapy helps repair tissue - Heho Health
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
Many people who participate in high-intensity sports such as basketball, volleyball and badminton think little of ankle sprains—commonly called “rolling an ankle”—when they occur while young. But medical experts warn that spontaneous healing does not mean a full recovery. If your ankle suddenly “gives way” on level ground or when going downstairs, the ankle ligaments (the “seat belt,” as they are colloquially known) may have loosened. Regenerative therapy is recommended to help repair the tissue.
漢康-KY (7827): Subsidiary’s new drug HCB303 cleared by FDA to proceed with clinical trials - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
漢康-KY (7827) announced on behalf of its subsidiary FBD Biologics Limited that its self-developed trispecific fusion-protein biologic HCB303 was approved on October 3, 115, to proceed with human clinical trials. The company had submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the U.S. FDA. The drug is being developed to treat solid tumors, with Phase I, Phase II and Phase III trials planned in line with the development plan.
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This information was provided by (listed company) 7827 漢康-KY.
Trop-2 ADC, the smart missile precisely targeting cancer! Taiwan’s results impress the world, breaking through treatment barriers for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 照護線上
Metastatic triple-negative breast cancer is highly aggressive and prone to recurrence. The new Trop-2 ADC precisely kills cancer cells like a smart missile, with milder side effects than traditional chemotherapy. Taiwanese clinical research shows that patients who received the treatment had an overall survival of 18 months, outperforming Europe and the United States. Doctors hope first-line National Health Insurance coverage will be expanded in the future, helping patients pursue better outcomes sooner.
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Patients who received the treatment had an overall survival of 18 months.