The success rate for plugging in multiple connector sets is about 90% to 95%.
The research team set a 99.5% success rate as one of its reliability targets for factory deployment.
The busbar assembly target is completion within 124 seconds, with a target of completing the insertion of 4 connector sets within 72 seconds.
The busbar assembly process involves fastening 16 screws and inserting 4 connector sets, including 2 large sets and 2 small sets.
The research is being advanced by 輝達's Seattle Robotics Lab and Isaac engineering team, with 鴻海 providing recommendations on manufacturing requirements.
緯穎's first factory building in Socorro, Texas, has entered mass production, and the second building is expected to begin production in the second quarter of 2027.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the average hourly compensation cost for private-sector manufacturing employers in the United States reached $48.62 in June 2026.
If you forget to pay a roadside parking fee, will you receive a traffic ticket immediately? You are not fined just 1 day after the due date—here is how the process works
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article explains that an overdue roadside parking fee does not result in an immediate NT$300 fine the next day. Under Article 56, Paragraph 3 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, the authorities first send a written notice requesting payment. A fine is imposed only if payment is still not made by the deadline in the notice, and collection of the original unpaid fee continues.
Facts
An overdue roadside parking fee is not immediately subject to a NT$300 fine after 1 day; the authorities first send a written notice requesting payment
The written notice gives 7 days to pay; a NT$300 fine is imposed only if payment is not made by the deadline
In Taipei, roadside parking fees are due within 15 days, including holidays
Taipei's first payment reminder is sent by ordinary mail, allowing 7 days to pay, with a NT$15 processing fee
Taipei's second payment reminder is sent by registered mail with return receipt, allowing 7 days to pay, with a NT$50 processing fee
In New Taipei, roadside parking fees are due within 15 days of the day after parking
In New Taipei, the first notice sent by ordinary mail gives 12 days to pay, while the second notice sent by registered mail with return receipt gives 19 days
The original parking fee will still be collected after a NT$300 fine is imposed
Never worry about an insufficient bus fare balance again! 悠遊卡 automatically adds value—just tap your card to add NT$500, without having to go to a metro station or convenience store
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei's intercity buses and New Taipei's city buses have fully launched 悠遊卡's automatic top-up service. When the balance falls below NT$100, NT$500 is automatically added, addressing commuters' concerns about insufficient funds and making public transportation in the greater Taipei area more convenient.
Facts
Taipei's intercity buses and New Taipei's city buses have fully launched 悠遊卡's automatic top-up service
When the balance falls below NT$100, NT$500 is automatically added and the fare for the current ride is deducted
The automatic bus top-up process takes about 3 to 5 seconds
The service supports 悠遊卡 co-branded cards, debit cards, and 悠遊卡 cards linked to bank accounts
If a top-up fails, 悠遊卡公司 will not request payment from the bank
The authorities and 悠遊卡公司 have established safeguards to prevent errors and handle failures
Failed top-up transactions will not appear on cardholders' credit card bills or result in an actual deduction from their accounts
The little saucer under a coffee cup isn't for holding creamer and sugar packets! Its original clever use revealed—and European aristocrats really did drink coffee this way
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article traces the history of the coffee saucer: in the 17th century, European aristocrats poured hot coffee into shallow saucers to cool it before drinking directly from them, since porcelain coffee cups had no handles. Paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries depict this practice.
Facts
In the early 17th century, coffee gradually made its way into European high society and became a favored drink among the aristocracy and wealthy classes.
Porcelain from China and other places was prized by European high society for its delicate, translucent quality, but some cups had no ears or handles.
In the past, people would pour some hot coffee into a shallow saucer to cool it, then drink directly from the saucer.
A saucer cools coffee faster than a cup because it increases the liquid's surface area in contact with the air.
As handled coffee cups became widespread, the practice of pouring coffee into a saucer to drink gradually fell out of favor.
Some rural communities and older people in parts of northern Europe still preserve the tradition of pouring coffee into a saucer before drinking it.
Finland has long been ranked among the countries with high per-capita coffee consumption.
Lai Ching-te's eldest son Lai Tingyu targeted by Chinese surveillance! Arrest footage of Chinese American realtor released as she is handcuffed before flying to Shanghai
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The FBI arrested 34-year-old California real estate agent Zhang Wanying at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of acting as an unregistered agent for China. She allegedly monitored Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's eldest son, Lai Tingyu, and his family, and reported information such as license plate numbers and their residence to Chinese officials.
Facts
Zhang Wanying was arrested by U.S. federal agents at Los Angeles International Airport on the 4th as she prepared to board a flight to Shanghai, China.
Zhang Wanying is accused of allegedly engaging in unregistered foreign-agent activities on behalf of China.
On September 1, 2025, Zhang Wanying and another man flew from Las Vegas to Seattle to surveil Lai Tingyu and his residence.
Zhang Wanying used WeChat to report to a suspected Chinese government contact, saying, “I see him. He's a young man” and “I'm recording,” and sent 2 sets of license plate numbers.
Zhang Wanying graduated from 北京國際關係學院, a school with close ties to China's Ministry of State Security.
During a trip to Changsha, China, in June 2025, Zhang Wanying allegedly met with Chinese government officials in a private room.
Lai Tingyu is currently employed by the Dutch multinational company 飛利浦.
Lai Ching-te's eldest son surveilled in the U.S.! FBI arrests Chinese American realtor at airport; her ties to China's Ministry of State Security and a mission in Changsha revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The FBI arrested 34-year-old Chinese American real estate agent Zhang Wanying at Los Angeles International Airport on the 4th, accusing her of surveilling Lai Tingyu, the eldest son of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, on behalf of China's Ministry of State Security.
Facts
Zhang Wanying was arrested by federal law enforcement at Los Angeles International Airport on the 4th as she prepared to board a flight to Shanghai, China.
Zhang Wanying is accused of allegedly illegally acting as an unregistered agent for a foreign government.
In September 2025, Zhang and an accomplice flew from Las Vegas to Seattle and rented a black Nissan SUV to surveil Lai Tingyu's residence.
Zhang reported to a Chinese government contact on WeChat, “I see him. A young man. That's the young one,” and “I'm recording,” and sent two sets of license plate numbers.
In June 2025, Zhang traveled to Changsha, Hunan, to meet with Chinese officials and take on a surveillance assignment.
Zhang graduated from the Institute of International Relations, which has close ties to China's Ministry of State Security.
Lai Tingyu works for the well-known Dutch electronics company 飛利浦（Philips）
FBI counterintelligence agent Kevin Holt believes China's actions are intended to secure leverage in negotiations with Taiwan.
Not Zhuge Liang or Sima Yi! The greatest military strategist in Three Kingdoms history is “him”—a once-in-a-millennium military genius who reshaped the balance of power
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
網易 compiled and published a list of the “Top Ten Strategists of the Three Kingdoms.” Zhuge Liang ranked only 6th, while the top spot went to Jia Xu, known as the “poison scholar and sage strategist” for his flawless plans, overturning popular assumptions.
Facts
According to 網易's list of the “Top Ten Strategists of the Three Kingdoms,” Zhuge Liang ranked only 6th.
Guo Jia, hailed as a “prodigy,” ranked 2nd on the list.
Jia Xu topped the ranking of the greatest strategist of the Three Kingdoms.
In his early years, Jia Xu helped Zhang Xiu inflict a major defeat on Cao Cao, resulting in the deaths of Dian Wei and Cao Ang.
At a critical moment, Jia Xu proposed a plan to sow discord that broke up Ma Chao and Han Sui's alliance; during a succession dispute, a single remark from him helped Cao Pi ascend the throne.
Guo Jia put forward the famous “Ten Victories Theory” to boost Cao Cao's army's morale, and devised strategies to defeat Lü Bu, pacify Liu Bei, and campaign against the Wuhuan, among others.
Guo Jia died of illness at age 38. After Cao Cao's crushing defeat at Red Cliffs, Cao Cao lamented, “If Fengxiao had been here, I would not have suffered this defeat.”
Cao Cao honored Xun Yu as “my Zhang Liang.” Xun Yu was the first to propose “welcoming the emperor,” establishing political legitimacy, and recommended key advisers including Guo Jia, Xun You, and Xi Zhicai.
Seniors aged 65 and up, get ready to collect your money! Starting today, 10/5, everyone can receive up to NT$30,000; 1 place is paying directly. A look at the 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior benefits schedule across Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Double Ninth Festival senior benefits will be distributed across all 22 counties and cities in Taiwan starting in October. Yilan City will be the first to distribute cash through neighborhood wardens on October 5, with substantial increases for all age groups; centenarians can receive up to NT$30,000.
Facts
The 2026 Double Ninth Festival falls on October 18, a Sunday, the 9th day of the 9th lunar month
Yilan City's Double Ninth Festival benefit for seniors aged 65 to 79 has doubled from NT$600 to NT$1,200
Yilan City's Double Ninth Festival benefit for centenarians aged 100 and up has increased from NT$20,000 to NT$30,000
Cash payments of Yilan City’s Double Ninth Festival seniors’ allowance will be delivered by neighborhood wardens starting Oct. 5.
Original宜蘭市本次重陽敬老金加碼預計受惠長輩近1萬9500人
New Taipei City’s Double Ninth Festival seniors’ allowance will be deposited on Oct. 14, with cash payments distributed from Oct. 17 to Dec. 11. Centenarians can receive up to NT$20,000.
Hsinchu County’s Double Ninth Festival seniors’ allowance is NT$10,000 per person. Recipients must have been registered residents since after Aug. 1, 94, and maintained residency for 10 years.
Taichung City’s Double Ninth Festival seniors’ allowance will be deposited starting Sept. 30. Cash payments can be collected through Nov. 30 at the latest.
The first 2 of the 66 F-16V fighter jets Taiwan ordered from the United States flew into Taitung’s Chihhang Air Force Base on Oct. 2, marking Taiwan’s first purchase of new fighter jets since the 1990s.
The 2 fighter jets left the U.S. mainland on Aug. 17 and arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii on Aug. 21. They ultimately remained there for nearly six weeks, and neither side publicly explained the reason for the delay.
Another arms sale plan to Taiwan, valued at US$14 billion and having passed an informal review by the U.S. Congress, is still awaiting Trump’s approval.
The F-16V is equipped with a Northrop Grumman APG-83 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, upgraded avionics and conformal fuel tanks.
Taiwan’s air force currently has about 320 main combat aircraft, including 140 upgraded F-16Vs, 129 Indigenous Defense Fighters and about 50 Mirage 2000-5 fighters.
As of June 2026, the total value of arms sales to Taiwan that the United States has notified Congress about but not yet delivered was about US$29.7 billion.
The new arms procurement package was initially set at US$40 billion over 8 years. It was approved after the Legislative Yuan cut it to US$24.8 billion in August this year, but it remains held up in Trump’s office and has yet to be cleared.
Has Kevin Tsai also been won over by 沈伯洋? Yaita Akio reveals an “astonishing signal of breaking out of the usual circles” from the audience: “Replicating 1 of Tsai Ing-wen’s abilities”
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Shanglin Village in Caotun Township, Nantou County, as crews carry out emergency repairs for a leak beside No. 23, Lane 9, Minquan West Road. The outage will run from 11:52:26 a.m. on Oct. 5, 2026, to 5:30 p.m. The severity is minor.
Facts
Emergency repairs to a leak beside No. 23, Lane 9, Minquan West Road, Caotun Township
台灣自來水公司 announced a water outage in Songshan Village, Mingjian Township, Nantou County, and Hehe Village, Ershui Township, Changhua County, as crews repair a burst pipe at No. 69, Songshan Street. The outage will run from 9:02 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2026, affecting Songshan Village in Mingjian Township and Hehe Village in Ershui Township.
Facts
Emergency repairs to a burst pipe at No. 69, Songshan Street
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs at No. 395, Xingnan Road, Nanzi District, Kaohsiung City, resulting in a water outage in Wuchang and Xiangping villages, Nanzi District. The outage will run from 9:42 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2026.
Facts
Emergency repairs at No. 395, Xingnan Road, Nanzi District
台灣自來水公司 announced that a water outage will affect Shanghu and Fufeng villages in Yangmei District, Taoyuan City, and Dongxing Village in Hukou Township, Hsinchu County, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2026, while crews repair water seeping through the road at No. 342, Fumin Street, Yangmei District.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for a leak investigation in the Wenhua neighborhood of Douliu City, Yunlin County. The affected areas include Zhonghe, Renai, Taiping, Wenhua, Siwei, Guangxing, Zhongxiao, Shekou, Xinyi, Zhendong and Zhennan villages in Douliu City. The outage will run from 11:31 a.m. on Oct. 5, 2026, to 5 a.m. on Oct. 8.
Facts
Effective time: 2026-10-05T11:31:57
End time: 2026-10-08T05:00:00
Affected areas: Zhonghe Village, Douliu City, Yunlin County, Renai Village, Douliu City, Yunlin County, Taiping Village, Douliu City, Yunlin County, Wenhua Village, Douliu City, Yunlin County, Siwei Village, Douliu City, Yunlin County, Guangxing Village, Douliu City, Yunlin County, Zhongxiao Village, Douliu City, Yunlin County, Shekou Village, Douliu City, Yunlin County, Xinyi Village, Douliu City, Yunlin County, Zhendong Village, Douliu City, Yunlin County, Zhennan Village, Douliu City, Yunlin County
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out water outage work to replace pipelines in Bazhang, Yongchang and Guangming villages, Jiji Township, Nantou County. The outage will run from Oct. 5 to Oct. 16, 2026. The severity is minor.
A water outage notice was issued for Shenghu Village, Suao Township, Yilan County, as crews repair a leak in an 80mmPVCP pipeline at No. 7, Lane 20, Shengxian Road. The outage will run from 11:16 to 13:00 on Oct. 5, 2026.
Equipment failure at the Shipai booster station in Changhua City, Changhua County. 台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs, leaving Shipai Village, Kuai Guan Village, Futian Village and other areas without water. Service is expected to be restored by 4 p.m. that day.
Emergency repairs are being carried out on a ruptured 100mm PVC pipe in front of No. 48, Nan'an Road, Citong Township. Citong Village in Citong Township, Yunlin County, will be without water from 2026-10-05T10:47:45 until 16:00:00.
Affected areas: Daguang Village, North District, Tainan City, Daxing Village, North District, Tainan City, Changsheng Village, North District, Tainan 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 due to emergency repairs to a ruptured pipe beside No. 29, Lane 104, Zhonghua West Street. The affected areas are Yuanbao Village and Kaiyuan Village in North District, Tainan City, and Ankang Village and Xiqiao Village in Yongkang District. The outage will run from 10:00 to 14:00 on October 5, 2026.
Facts
Emergency repairs to a ruptured pipe beside 【No. 29, Lane 104, Zhonghua West Street】.
Road seepage work at No. 342, Fumin Street, Yangmei District
Effective time: 2026-10-05T10:12:37
End time: 2026-10-05T13:00:00
Affected areas: Sanhu Village, Yangmei District, Taoyuan City, Shanghu Village, Yangmei District, Taoyuan City, Yuanben Village, Yangmei District, Taoyuan City, Fufeng Village, Yangmei District, Taoyuan City, Fengye Village, Yangmei District, Taoyuan City
A 200mm pipeline rupture repair is underway in Donggang Township, Pingtung County. 台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice affecting Gonghe Village, Dongjin Village, Jialian Village, Xingyu Village and other areas.
Facts
Emergency repairs to a ruptured 200mm pipeline in Donggang Township
Liyutan Reservoir (discharge into Jingshan Creek): free overflow (Miaoli County, Taichung City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The Water Resources Agency issued a warning for free overflow from Liyutan Reservoir 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 creek should take care and stay away from the riverbed.
台灣自來水公司 carried out pipeline replacement work on Section 二, Bao'an Street and Jun'an Street in Shulin District, New Taipei City, with water service suspended in Liaoliao Village, Shulin District, from September 30 to October 5, 2026. The severity is Minor.
Emergency repairs are underway on a ruptured pipe near No. 81-15, Xingchan Road, at 10k+270m on Route 151 (opposite direction) in Lugu Township, Nantou County. 台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert affecting Neihu Village, Zhangya Village and Guangxing Village in Lugu Township, Nantou County.
Facts
Near No. 81-15, Xingchan Road, 10k+270m on Route 151 (opposite direction)
台灣自來水公司 announced that water service will be suspended in Chaoyang Village, Xitun District, while work is carried out at the intersection of Section 三, Huanzhong Road and Chaoma Road in Taichung City. The outage will run from 10:08:50 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 5, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Daxi District, Taoyuan City, due to routine repairs to a water leak at No. 111, Kangzhuang Road. The affected areas are Yixin Village, Tianxin Village, Furen Village, Xinghe Village and nearby areas. The outage will run from 9:55 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 5, 2026.
Facts
Routine water leak repairs at No. 111, Kangzhuang Road, Daxi District
Effective time: 2026-10-05T09:55:10
Expiration time: 2026-10-05T14:00:00
Yixin Village, Daxi District, Taoyuan City, Tianxin Village, Daxi District, Taoyuan City, Furen Village, Daxi District, Taoyuan City, Xinghe Village, Daxi District, Taoyuan City
National Freeway 1 S006K rain gauge station: warning lifted (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The flood warning at the National Freeway 1 S006K rain gauge station has been lifted. Rainfall in Xizhi District, New Taipei City, has eased, but people should still watch for flooding in low-lying areas and on roads.
Facts
No warning is in effect at the National Freeway 1 S006K station
The Water Resources Agency lifted the flood warning for the Guoyi S006K rainfall station in Qidu District, Keelung City, saying rainfall has eased but urging low-lying areas and roads to remain alert for flooding and water accumulation.
水利署 announced that the warning at the Qidu rainfall station in Nuannuan District, Keelung City, has been lifted because rainfall has eased, but urged vigilance against flooding and water accumulation in low-lying areas and on roads.
台灣自來水公司 will shut off water in Erhe Village, Sanhe Village, Daya Village, Wenya Village and Side Village in Daya District, Taichung City, from 9:27 to 17:30 on October 5, 2026, while repairing a leak in front of No. 138, Lane 661, Section 4, Yatan Road.
Facts
Emergency leak repair in front of No. 138, Lane 661, Section 4, Yatan Road
Affected areas: Erhe Village, Daya District, Taichung City; Sanhe Village, Daya District, Taichung City; Daya Village, Daya District, Taichung City; Wenya Village, Daya District, Taichung City; Side Village, Daya District, Taichung City
台灣自來水公司 announced a water outage for new service installation work and pipe connections to improve water quality for residents of a newly built home on the right side, 100 meters into Xiaoqian 2nd Street from the intersection of Section 1, Heping Road and Xiaoqian 2nd Street in Houbi District, Tainan City, and to strengthen regional water supply stability. The affected areas include Houbo Village and Houbi Village in Houbi District. The outage takes effect on the afternoon of October 3, 2026, and expires on the afternoon of October 6.
Facts
On the right side, 100 meters into Xiaoqian 2nd Street
Neixin Village, Nantou City, Nantou County; Neixing Village, Nantou City, Nantou County; Guangming Village, Nantou City, Nantou County; Guangrong Village, Nantou City, Nantou County; Yingbei Village, Nantou City, Nantou County
Heavy rain advisory (Hualien County, Keelung City, New Taipei City, Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, saying vigorous convective cloud development could bring localized heavy rain on the 5th to Keelung's north coast, the greater Taipei area and Hualien. The agency urged people to watch for lightning and strong gusts, warned of landslides, rockfalls and rapidly rising streams in mountainous areas, and advised low-lying areas to guard against water accumulation.
Facts
There is a chance of localized heavy rain today (5) along Keelung's north coast, in the greater Taipei area and in Hualien.
To improve water quality, 台灣自來水公司 will conduct local pipeline surveys under the "114 Nanzi Office District Metering Network Outsourced Installation and Leak Detection" project, resulting in water outages in Wuchang Village, Xiangping Village, Dongning Village and Qingfeng Village in Nanzi District, Kaohsiung City, as well as Qiaonan Village in Qiaotou District.
Facts
Effective time: 2026-10-05T08:56:24
Expiration time: 2026-10-07T16:00:00
114 Nanzi Office District Metering Network Outsourced Installation and Leak Detection
台灣自來水公司 announced a water outage in Zhonghua Village and Zhonglu Village in Luzhou District, New Taipei City, for pipeline replacement work. The outage will last from the afternoon of October 3, 2026, until 5 p.m. on October 5. The severity is minor.
A pipeline replacement project on Lane 168, Section 3, Tailin Road, will lead to a water outage in Liming Village, Taishan District, New Taipei City, according to a notice from 台灣自來水公司. The outage will run from 8:38 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 5, 2026. The severity is minor.
Facts
Pipeline replacement project on Lane 168, Section 3, Tailin Road
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Sanhe Village and Longquan Village in Nantou City, where crews are repairing burst pipes on Zhongshan South Street and Datong South Street. The outage will run from 8:21 a.m. on October 5, 2026, until 5 p.m. The severity is Minor.
Intermittent water outages will affect Tianwei Village in Erlun Township and Wucuo Village in Xiluo Township, Yunlin County, as service lines are adjusted in coordination with county government improvements to roadside drainage channels. The outage will run from 8:22:41 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 2026-10-05. The issuing agency is 台灣自來水公司.
台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines, including on the Beidou-Puxin Township Guo Road, to improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of leaks. Water will be shut off in Zhongyang Village, Yuanlin City, Changhua County, and Jingkou Village, Puxin Township, from 8:09 to 17:00 on October 5, 2026. The severity is Minor.
September nonfarm employment came in below expectations, helping lift the semiconductor index. 台積電 surged to a new high of NT$2,580 at the open on the 5th, while the Taiwan Weighted Index set its sights on the 5萬-point threshold.
The semiconductor index has surged by more than double digits over the past month, far outperforming Asian markets including Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
Over the past month, overseas active ETFs claimed the top seven spots among the 10 best-performing active ETFs.
Fund manager Guo Zhiwei said the investment team will continue to focus on opportunities in AI and energy infrastructure, AI software, autonomous driving, the space economy and quantum computing.
〈Stocks in Focus〉健策 sees steady outlook and quarterly gross margin growth, surging to NT$7,440 for a new record high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
健策 (3653-TW) surged more than 9% intraday on the 5th to a record NT$7,440, after institutional investors anticipated that its removable thermal lids (TR Lid) would begin shipping to 輝達's Vera Rubin and Rubin Ultra from next year, lifting ASP and gross margin. It ranked 4th among stocks priced above NT$1,000.
Facts
健策 hit an intraday high of NT$7,440 on the 5th, setting another record, with gains exceeding 9%.
健策 ranked 4th among stocks priced above NT$1,000, behind 信驊 (5274-TW), 川湖 (2059-TW) and 創意 (3443-TW).
Institutional investors said TR Lid will begin adoption for 輝達's Vera Rubin and Rubin Ultra, driving up ASP.
健策 expects to begin small-volume shipments of TR Lid for testing in the fourth quarter of this year. The unit price of TR Lid is several times higher than current levels, and revenue is expected to grow by more than 1 times year on year next year.
Institutional investors expect 健策's gross margin could exceed 50% next year.
健策 reported August revenue of NT$3.236 billion, up 91% year over year, after-tax net profit of NT$1.079 billion, up 1.01 times, and earnings per share of NT$7.35, up 95%.
健策 reported second-quarter revenue of NT$7.275 billion, up 40% year over year, after-tax net profit of NT$2.318 billion, up 1.07 times, and earnings per share of NT$15.8, up 1.01 times.
Taipei Textile Exhibition: 南亞 Showcases 3 Signature Products, Focusing on High-Performance, Comfort and Innovative Sustainable Fibers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
南亞(1303-TW) will showcase 3 signature products at the 2026 Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS): anti-perspiration-stain fiber, high-dullness fiber and TPEE thermoplastic polyester elastomer yarn. It will also partner again with 日本可樂麗商事株式會社 to debut a new cooling, quick-drying fiber in Taiwan.
南亞’s self-developed TPEE thermoplastic polyester elastomer yarn has entered mass production, combining high elasticity with the advantages of a single polyester material.
Compared with conventional melt spinning, 南亞’s TPEE thermoplastic polyester elastomer yarn requires no solvents and offers benefits including energy savings and a comfortable feel.
南亞 is currently working with several international brands to develop TPEE thermoplastic polyester elastomer yarn.
At TITAS, 南亞 will again partner with 日本可樂麗商事株式會社 to move innovative materials from development toward commercialization.
南亞 and Kuraray will debut a new cooling, quick-drying fiber in Taiwan, combining a cool feel, quick drying and comfort.
南亞 and Kuraray are expanding their partnership to include staple-fiber cotton applications, continuing to develop functional products such as high-shrinkage and anti-pilling fibers.
Anti-perspiration-stain fiber is suitable for products such as sportswear, yoga apparel, uniforms and close-fitting clothing.
Automotive PCB Maker 敬鵬 Welcomes New Industrial Control Board Orders; New Capacity to Come Online in Thailand
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Automotive PCB giant 敬鵬（2355-TW）is making solid progress on its new plant investment in Thailand. Gross margin was 12.13% in the first half of 2026, after-tax net profit rose 39.45% year over year, and the company secured new industrial control board orders. New capacity in Thailand is expected to begin production in 2027.
U.S.-Iran Standoff Enters “Critical Week”: War or Talks? 美銀 Analyzes 4 Scenarios for Oil at $103
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S.-Iran standoff has entered a critical week, with Trump set to make a decision on Iran. 美銀 analyzed 4 scenarios for Brent crude, currently priced at about one hundred three dollars.
Facts
美銀 said Brent crude, currently priced at about one hundred three dollars per barrel, is between the “sporadic clashes” and “intense fighting” scenarios.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran remains willing to seek a “fair and dignified” solution through diplomacy, but would retaliate in a “more devastating” manner if its adversary takes military action again.
The aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the USS Makin Island amphibious ready group carry a combined total of more than seven thousand sailors and about two thousand Marines, and are expected to arrive in the Middle East around the end of October.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said reopening the Strait of Hormuz requires seven conditions, including lifting the naval blockade, returning frozen assets and removing sanctions on Iranian oil exports.
Thomas Evans, a commodities trading strategist at 高盛, estimated that the current spread between futures and spot prices is about twenty to twenty-five dollars per barrel. He warned that if Gulf oil shipments fall below fifty percent again within days, inventories and oil prices could jump sharply.
Yemen’s Houthi militants launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on 沙烏地阿美石油公司 targets in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, on the third, claiming they hit their targets and sparked a fire.
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Trump said military action could resume after the U.S. midterm elections if the United States cannot reach an agreement with Iran that it finds satisfactory.
Even a Surprise Drop in Payrolls Can’t Help! Dollar and Treasury Yields Keep Pressuring Gold; Does the Battle to Defend $4,000 Begin This Week?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Spot gold fluctuated near $4,144.52 in early Asian trading, with the $4,000 level emerging as the key battleground. Although prices briefly surged above $4,226 on Friday after the U.S. September payrolls report came in far below expectations, gold still closed down 0.9%, falling 3.4% for the week. Asian economies are accelerating efforts to secure independent gold supplies.
Facts
Spot gold moved in a narrow range near $4,144.52 per ounce in early Asian trading.
Gold prices closed down 0.9% at $4,139.28 on Friday, after briefly surging more than 1% to $4,226.51 intraday.
Gold fell about 3.4% for the week, while COMEX gold futures settled down 1% at $4,162.30.
The United States added just 29,000 jobs in September, while annual wage growth slowed to 3%.
Indonesia plans to impose an export tax of 7.5% to 15% on raw and semi-finished gold.
South Korea has restarted its physical gold-buying program and joined local refiners to purchase gold that had been slated for export.
Singapore is establishing a central bank gold storage system, while Hong Kong has launched a local gold-clearing pilot program.
International gold prices met resistance near $4,700 in August and pulled back, with a new support zone forming below $4,300.
〈Stock Focus〉Taiwan Shares Near 50,000! 00406A Fills Its Dividend Gap in Seconds, Delighting 220,000 Shareholders
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks surged more than 1,000 points at the open on the 5th, approaching 50,000. 主動中信台灣收益(00406A) went ex-dividend the same day and filled the dividend gap within seconds, rising more than 3% intraday. Its assets reached NT$63 billion, with more than 220,000 beneficiaries, making it the fourth-largest actively managed ETF.
Facts
Taiwan stocks surged more than 1,000 points at the open today (5), setting a record and approaching the 50,000 mark.
主動中信台灣收益(00406A-TW) went ex-dividend the same day and successfully filled the dividend gap at the open, rising more than 3% intraday.
00406A’s assets increased by NT$1.97 billion last week, a gain of 3.2%, bringing total assets to NT$63 billion and making it the fourth-largest actively managed ETF.
00406A gained about 38,000 beneficiaries in one week, taking its total above 220,000.
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台積電 will hold its earnings call on the 15th.
Market attention remains focused on the expansion of AI capital spending and the growth in corporate earnings.
Nikkei 225 Soars More Than 1,700 Points, Breaking 70K! U.S. Stock Futures, Gold, Silver and Bitcoin All Rally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Asian markets opened higher on Monday (5) as risk appetite recovered, with Japanese stocks, precious metals and cryptocurrencies all rising. The moves followed U.S. September jobs data that came in far below expectations, easing expectations of a Fed rate hike and drawing funds back into risk assets.
Facts
The Nikkei 225 surged 1,728 points in early trading on Monday (5), a gain of 2.53%.
Spot gold rose above $4,158 in early trading on Monday (5).
Silver rose above $61 in early trading on Monday (5).
Bitcoin climbed nearly 1.8% in early trading on Monday (5).
The 3 companies plan to build gas-fired power infrastructure to support AI data centers with a total capacity of 3 to 4GW within five years.
JERA global president Yukio Kanai said infrastructure to support 1GW of computing capacity costs between $35 billion and $45 billion, with total investment estimated at about $140 billion.
JERA can trade 35 million tons of liquefied natural gas annually.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s Son Reportedly Followed and Secretly Photographed in U.S.; FBI Arrests Chinese American Realtor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The FBI arrested 34-year-old Chinese American realtor Zhang Wanying at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday. She is suspected of following instructions from the Chinese government to surveil President Lai Ching-te’s son, Lai Ting-yu, and his family, and is accused of acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.
Facts
The FBI arrested 34-year-old Chinese American realtor Zhang Wanying at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday (4).
In 2025, Zhang traveled to Seattle at the direction of Chinese officials and sent photos, videos and license plate numbers of Lai Ting-yu and his family.
Zhang lives in Irvine, California.
The FBI said Zhang used spycraft to evade detection and never disclosed her activities to Washington.
Zhang is due to appear in federal court in Los Angeles on Monday.
FBI Special Agent Kevin Holt said photos of the homes and vehicles of relatives of senior officials could be used as leverage during a potential conflict across the Taiwan Strait.
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son issues rare warning about AI risks: Superintelligence could be “extremely dangerous”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
軟銀集團 founder Masayoshi Son issued a rare warning on the 4th at the STS Forum in Kyoto, Japan, saying AI superintelligence could be “extremely dangerous” and calling on countries to work together to address AI threats.
Facts
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son issued a rare warning about the potential risks of AI at the STS Forum in Kyoto.
Masayoshi Son warned that superintelligence could be “extremely dangerous” if it fell into the wrong hands.
Funds affiliated with SoftBank have invested nearly US$65 billion in OpenAI.
Participating countries include Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
AI programs are expected to enter the third phase starting in 2026, beginning to interact with the physical world.
By 2040, AI and machines with learning capabilities will account for at least 20% of global GDP.
31 Taiwan ETFs to go ex-dividend in October; annualized yields on these 4 funds top 20%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
According to CMONEY, 31 Taiwan ETFs will go ex-dividend in October, with 3.73 million beneficiaries. Four funds, including 00927, have annualized yields above 20%, led by Capital Taiwan Semiconductor Yield (00927) at 20.06%.
Facts
A total of 31 Taiwan ETFs will go ex-dividend in October, with 3,731,220 beneficiaries.
An estimated 4 Taiwan ETFs have annualized yields above 20%: 00927, 00943, 00904 and 00996A.
Capital Taiwan Semiconductor Yield (00927) will make its fourth quarterly distribution this year of NT$2 per unit, with an annualized yield of 20.06%, a record high for 4 consecutive quarters.
The peak date for October ex-dividend dates is October 19; investors must buy by October 16 at the latest.
Of the 31 Taiwan ETFs, 12 pay quarterly, 15 monthly, 2 semiannually, 1 every 2 months and 1 annually.
A total of 5 Taiwan ETFs have distribution yields above 18%: 00992A, 00934, 00962, 00912 and 00947.
Demand for industrial and office buildings in Beishi Tech Park and residential projects in Tamsui and Bali is strong; 國產’s Bali plant sees business pick up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Concrete maker 國產(2504-TW) said demand for concrete for residential and commercial construction and public works in northern Taiwan has risen, supported by 輝達’s Taiwan headquarters moving to Beishi Tech Park and the opening of the Danjiang Bridge. 國產’s Bali plant and Taipei Port plant shipped a combined 585,000 cubic meters last year, with business continuing to grow.
Facts
國產(2504-TW) said demand for concrete has continued to rise, as 輝達(NVIDIA)’s Taiwan headquarters moves to Beishi Tech Park and the opening of the Danjiang Bridge fuels real estate development in Tamsui and Bali, driving demand for local residential and commercial construction and major public works in northern Taiwan.
國產’s Bali plant and Taipei Port plant shipped a combined 585,000 cubic meters for the full year last year.
The Danjiang Bridge officially opened to traffic on May 12. 國產 supplied concrete for Sections 1 and 2 of the approach road on the Taipei Port side and took part in key preparatory work.
The Tamsui-Beitou Road, scheduled to open to traffic in 2029, uses 國產建材實業’s 6,000-psi high-strength concrete for its main structure, with total demand reaching 60,000 cubic meters.
Demand for concrete for the North Breakwater land reclamation project is expected to reach 2 million cubic meters. The caisson project uses the slip-form method, pouring about 500 cubic meters per day in continuous construction over six days and five nights; each caisson requires about 3,000 cubic meters of concrete.
國產’s Bali plant covers more than 1,700 ping and is the only first-grade concrete plant in the area.
輝達 has confirmed that its Taiwan headquarters will be located at sites T17 and T18 in Beishi Tech Park.
國產 owns about 10 parcels of land totaling nearly 20,000 ping near Beishi Tech Park.
Institutional investors see these October tailwinds; Taiwan stocks’ estimated trading volume surges to NT$1.3 trillion as the index approaches 50,000 points
Taiwan index futures broke above 50,000 points, while the weighted index surged more than 1,200 points intraday on the 5th.
Estimated trading volume in Taiwan stocks topped NT$1.3 trillion on the 5th.
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台積電 contributed 556 points to Taiwan stocks intraday on the 5th.
台達電 contributed 75 points to Taiwan stocks intraday on the 5th, and 聯發科 contributed 73 points.
台光電, 日月光投控, 南亞, 川湖 and 欣興 all made significant contributions to Taiwan stocks.
Cooling U.S. employment data has temporarily eased expectations for tighter monetary policy, driving a renewed bull run in U.S. technology stocks.
As the fourth-quarter traditional peak season begins, a packed schedule of September revenue reports and investor conferences by 大立光 and 台積電 provides abundant fundamental catalysts.
Persistently high U.S. Treasury yields and an excessive positive deviation after the index’s sharp rise could trigger short-term volatility.
Taiwan stocks’ technical picture remains bullish, with KD and RSI extending higher and MACD maintaining red bars.
輝達’s Jensen Huang bets on “America’s DeepSeek”! AI startup Reflection plans to launch its first open-weight model
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI startup Reflection has received an US$800 million investment from 輝達 and is preparing to launch its first open-weight model, targeting the open AI model market dominated by Chinese companies. It has also signed partnership agreements with SpaceX, Nebius and 南韓新世界集團, and is promoting the concept of “AI factories.”
Facts
輝達 invested US$800 million in Reflection, making it one of the company’s most important financial backers.
Reflection is preparing to launch its first open-weight model, targeting the open AI model market dominated by Chinese companies.
Reflection signed an agreement with SpaceX granting it access to 輝達 GB300 chips at the Colossus 2 data center.
From July 1, 2026, through 2029, Reflection will pay SpaceX US$150 million per month.
Reflection reached an agreement with Nebius this July for more than US$1 billion in computing resources, with the contract running through 2029.
US withdraws all B-1 bombers deployed in UK amid fears of terrorist attack
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The US Department of Defense confirmed that it had withdrawn all B-1 bombers deployed at RAF Fairford in the UK. The decision was linked to concerns about a terrorist plot targeting the base; last month, Gloucestershire police arrested five men.
Facts
The US has withdrawn all B-1 bombers deployed at RAF Fairford in the UK.
Fairford is a command outpost for the US Air Force in Europe and a forward operating base for the US military.
US B-1 and B-52 bombers have taken off from Fairford to carry out combat missions against Iran.
The US withdrawal decision was driven by concerns about a suspected terrorist attack plot targeting Fairford.
Last month, Gloucestershire police arrested five men on suspicion of explosives offenses and plotting a terrorist attack.
Northeast monsoon strengthens, bringing cooler weather to northern Taiwan from today; localized heavy rain possible in greater Taipei and Yilan-Hualien
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
As the northeast monsoon strengthens, temperatures in northern and eastern Taiwan will drop noticeably from today, with highs of only about 28°C. Localized heavy rain is possible in greater Taipei, Yilan and Hualien. The Central Weather Administration said the monsoon will persist through Wednesday, with moisture gradually decreasing; skies will turn partly cloudy to sunny around Taiwan on Wednesday and Thursday. During the National Day long weekend, from the 9th to 11th, there may be brief localized showers along the north coast of Keelung and in Yilan and Hualien. Three typhoons—“彩雲,” “小熊” and “諾洛”—are currently in the western Pacific, but none is forecast to affect Taiwan.
Facts
Highs are forecast to reach only 28°C.
Around 5°C lower than yesterday (the 4th).
Highs in Hualien and Taitung will fall below 30°C starting tomorrow.
Highs in northern and eastern Taiwan are expected to fall to around 26°C.
Low temperatures in northern Taiwan are forecast to dip to 21°C to 23°C early Wednesday.
Temperatures may even fall below 20°C in mountainous areas and open locations.
Highs in northern and eastern Taiwan are expected to rebound to 28°C to 30°C on Thursday.
Although Typhoon 彩雲’s radius reaches 300 kilometers
There are currently 3 typhoons: “彩雲,” “小熊” and “諾洛.”
葉門政府 launches counteroffensive, airstrikes target areas under Houthi control
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A Saudi-led coalition and Yemen’s Saudi-backed president launched a large-scale military operation against areas controlled by the Houthi movement, carrying out as many as 50 airstrikes in the past 12 hours. Targets included factories and medical facilities, prompting accusations of violations of international humanitarian law. In a televised address, Yemen’s president announced a military campaign to retake the country’s territory. The Houthi movement retaliated with ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and eastern oil-producing regions, sharply escalating Yemen’s civil war, seen as a proxy war in the US-Iran rivalry, and raising risks to Red Sea shipping and global energy supplies.
Facts
As many as 50 airstrikes launched against areas under Houthi control in Yemen
In the past 12 hours
Has resulted in the loss of 55% of medical capacity
Russia launches scorched-earth winter tactics, bombs Kyiv bridges over the river for 4 consecutive days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Russia bombed bridges over the river in Kyiv for 4 consecutive days starting Oct. 1, including the Southern Bridge and the Northern Bridge. It was the first time since the war began in 2022 that bridges within Kyiv were directly targeted, leaving 2 people injured and severing heating pipelines and tram power lines. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks as a deliberate escalation by Russia. During the same period, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled by train to Ukraine with business representatives and announced an expanded cooperation package worth 1.3 billion euros, including joint drone production and the provision of air defense systems and long-range attack weapons. Military experts believe Russian forces formally shifted to an autumn-winter offensive in late September. The latest “consecutive bridge bombings” are an upgraded winter tactic intended to cut Ukrainian supply lines, cripple the country’s economy and ability to resist, and wage psychological warfare against Kyiv before winter arrives. Russia’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the 3rd calling on foreign nationals and diplomats to leave Kyiv immediately; several Western allies said they would not comply with the evacuation request.
Facts
Leaving 2 people injured
Announced an expanded cooperation package for Ukraine worth up to 1.3 billion euros
Russian forces have carried out strikes for 4 consecutive days since Oct. 1.
This is also the first time since the war began in 2022.
Russian forces formally shifted to an autumn-winter offensive in late September.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the 3rd.
Nagoya Asian Games close, handing over to 2030 host city Doha
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games officially ended with a closing ceremony on the evening of the 4th. Taiwan’s delegation was led by 17-year-old taekwondo athlete Wang Chieh-ling as flag bearer. Taiwan won 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals, for a total of 55, and set a record with 13 first-ever medal wins. Host Japan posted its best-ever result with 83 gold medals, second only to China’s 169. The next Asian Games will be held in Doha, Qatar.
Facts
After 16 days of competition
Taiwan won 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals at these Games.
A total of 55 medals
Taiwan won 12 fewer medals at the Nagoya Asian Games than at the previous edition.
It still set a record with 13 first-ever medal wins.
Taiwan’s delegation was led by 17-year-old taekwondo prospect Wang Chieh-ling as flag bearer.
The 72-year-old singer and well-known entertainer Ken Matsudaira appeared.
Japan performed strongly at the Games, winning 83 gold medals.
Second only to China’s 169.
I hereby declare the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games closed.
Runny nose and itchy skin every time the seasons change? A Chinese medicine doctor explains the “alternation of dryness and cold” domino effect and shares 4 ways to tackle seasonal illnesses - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
As autumn sets in, day-night temperature differences often exceed 10 degrees. Combined with dry, cold air brought by the southward-moving northeast monsoon, this can cause a runny nose, dry, cracked and red skin, flaking and itching, or even headaches when exposed to wind. A Chinese medicine doctor attributes these symptoms to a domino effect triggered by the “alternation of dryness and cold” and offers 4 key points for tackling seasonal illnesses.
Facts
Day-night temperature differences often exceed 10 degrees.
Craniotomy no longer a nightmare! “Minimally invasive techniques” preserve function and appearance, helping patients regain quality of life without visible scars - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
The neurosurgery team at 台北醫學大學附設醫院 is promoting minimally invasive craniotomy, challenging stereotypes that brain surgery requires shaving the head and involves large wounds and high risks. The approach preserves function and appearance while reducing surgical trauma.
Taiwan-listed Century Wind Power (2072) announced that it would change its name to 世紀能源設備股份有限公司, with its English name changing to Century Energy Co., Ltd. Its stock code will remain unchanged.
Facts
The company name is changing from 世紀離岸風電設備股份有限公司 to 世紀能源設備股份有限公司.
Before the change, the company’s abbreviated name was「世紀風電」; after the change, it is「世紀能源」.
The company’s English name was changed to「Century Energy Co., Ltd.」.
The stock code remains unchanged; the common shares remain「2072」.
The approval date for the company name change (date of occurrence) was ROC year 115, Aug. 24; the approval document number was 經授商字第11530130420號.
The shareholders’ meeting approved the name change on ROC year 115, Aug. 12.
The company received the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ letter approving the change of registration on ROC year 115, Aug. 26.
沛爾生技醫藥股份有限公司（6949）announced that its share par value will change from NT$10 to NT$0.5. The change has been approved by 臺灣證券交易所, and the new shares will be listed for trading on ROC year 115, Sep. 7.
Facts
The date of occurrence was ROC year 115, Jul. 13.
The approval document number for the change in the company’s par value was 經授商字第11530095510號.
The board approved the share exchange plan on ROC year 115, Aug. 6.
The announcement period is from ROC year 115, Aug. 6, to ROC year 115, Nov. 5; the applicable provision is Clause 51.
The reference price of the new shares will be adjusted proportionally to 1/20 of the closing price on the last trading day of the old shares.