Billboard JAPAN Book Charts, a comprehensive book chart: 第一 annual chart awards ceremony to be held on Nov. 14 (Sat.); discussion between Ryo Asai and Asako Yuzuki also set
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Hankyu Hanshin Holdings and others announced that the 第一 annual chart awards ceremony for Billboard JAPAN Book Charts, a comprehensive book chart, will be held on Nov. 14, 2026 (Sat.) at Hosho Nohgakudo in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The event will also feature a discussion between Ryo Asai and Asako Yuzuki, as well as a talk session titled “How Can We Make Japanese Literature Freely Accessible Overseas?” with speakers including Sam Bett and Kenichi Mori. 250 people will be invited free of charge by lottery.
Facts
Will be held on Nov. 14, 2026 (Sat.) at Hosho Nohgakudo in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo
250 people will be invited free of charge
All 9 chart categories are published every Thursday
This comprehensive book chart launched on Nov. 6, 2025
The number of collaborations increased about 47 times over the roughly ３ years from 2022 to fiscal 2025, with 116 collaborations launched in the first quarter of this fiscal year.
The number of collaborations increased about 47 times over the roughly ３ years from 2022 to fiscal 2025
Startup strategy “Global Innovation Strategy 2.0 STARTUP ＆ SCALEUP,” upgraded in November of Reiwa 7
The first quarter of this fiscal year (April–June)
Strategy 10: Startups—“Building a field where startups can emerge and grow”
What does “fear” mean to us now? An art project by 12 creators
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The second installment of “CREEPY ROOM,” an art project themed around horror and the occult, titled “御怪帳,” will be held at 御茶ノ水 Gallery 蔵 from Nov. 26–30, 2026, featuring 12 creators. Admission is free.
Facts
A group exhibition featuring a total of 12 artists will be held.
It began with ３ illustrators who deeply love scary and mysterious things.
In 2024, it began with ３ illustrators who deeply love scary and mysterious things.
In the 2nd edition in 2026, new colleagues, including designers and art directors, also joined
Dates: Nov. 26 (Thu.)–Nov. 30 (Mon.), 2026
Hours: Weekdays, 11:00–19:00
Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30–18:30
※On the final day, Monday the 30th, until 18 o'clock
【Debuting】AI/DX Exhibition for the Manufacturing and Construction Industries, “イプロスAI-産業World 2026,” Opens Dec. 9. More than 100 companies and physical AI technologies to gather at Tokyo International Forum. 村田製作所, 清水建設 and others to speak
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株式会社イプロス will hold the “イプロスAI-産業World 2026,” an AI/DX exhibition for the manufacturing, construction and architecture industries, for the first time at Tokyo International Forum over 2 days, Dec. 9–10, 2026. The “第1回 製造業向け AI/DX展,” “第1回 建設・建築業向け AI/DX展” and “特設：フィジカルAI/ロボットゾーン” will be held concurrently, featuring exhibits by more than 100 companies and more than 50 seminar talks. 村田製作所, 清水建設, ヤマハ発動機, デンソー, 日本マイクロソフト, ソラコム and others are scheduled to speak.
Facts
2 days, Wednesday, Dec. 9–Thursday, 10, 2026
Exhibits by more than 100 AI and DX solutions companies
More than 50 seminar lectures
Construction RX, a co-creation initiative involving more than 330 companies, including general contractors, IT firms and robot manufacturers
A 1,000-yen Amazon gift card will be given
◆Date: Dec. 9 (Wed.), 9:30–10:10
◆Date: Dec. 10 (Thu.), 9:30–10:10
Companies mentioned：株式会社イプロス、村田製作所、清水建設、ヤマハ発動機、ダイヤ精機、株式会社INDUSTRIAL-X、株式会社Arent、スズキマンジ事務所、株式会社デンソー、日本マイクロソフト、株式会社ソラコム、日本ヴァリティー、アキュイティー、アドミーンズ、八洲産業、パナソニックアドバンストテクノロジー、日立ケーイーシステムズ、NXTech、DMG MORI Digital、フローベル、岩田製作所、アドテックス、伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ、PLMジャパン、STAR UP、スマートスケープ、RCIエージェンシー、ESTONE TECHNOLOGY、CAC identity、ジャパンテクニカルソフトウェア、bestat、LIGHTz、カーブジェン、ダイセル、プロセスアーツ、日本メカトロン、SAYコンピュータ、アレクソン、サンケイエンジニアリング、タック、イビデングループ、ザイン・モバイルテック、エアモア、マクニカ、ラトックシステム、Archi Village、ソフトバンク、エムティシー、協振技建、nat、シネマレイ、カコムスHDグループ、シンクロアイズ、ELW、KOSKA、AIムーブジャパン、JR東日本情報システム、東京ファクトリー、枚岡合金工具、ログラス、ソフトブレーン、ケミカン、project44, LLC、KAMAMESHI、一般社団法人日本デジタルトランスフォーメーション推進協会、一般社団法人建設RXコンソーシアム、一般社団法人製造DX協会
Do you need to walk 10,000 steps a day to be healthy? Latest study reveals the step count that works! Cardiovascular risk plunges 40%
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A May 2024 study in JAMA Internal Medicine found that among adults aged 60 and older, taking more steps each day or spending more time on moderate exercise each week may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by 30% to 40%, with similar benefits from steps and exercise time.
Facts
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine in May 2024 analyzed the relationship between step counts, exercise time and health among adults aged 60 and older.
The study followed more than fourteen thousand participants for more than 9 years; their average age was 71.8.
Participants walked an average of 5,183 steps a day and did about 62 minutes of moderate exercise a week.
Participants with higher activity levels had a 30% to 40% lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those with lower activity levels, and also lived longer.
Using step count or total weekly time spent on moderate exercise as a health indicator produced similar results.
Young people are advised to walk 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, while adults aged 60 and older are advised to walk 6,000 to 8,000 steps.
The weekly recommendation is at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise.
Postal ties get a makeover after 62 years! Linkou Zhongzheng Road Post Office opens in a new home, with Wang Kuo-tsai and Hung Meng-kai witnessing upgraded services and the continuation of its neighborly bond with the community.
The new post office building was completed in ROC year 113.
The new building has 1 basement floor and 5 above-ground floors. Postal services occupy the 1st and 2nd floors, while the 3rd to 5th floors are designated for commercial leasing.
The Linkou Zhongzheng Road Post Office was formerly the Linkou Post Office, established in ROC year 53.
Original落成典禮由中華郵政董事長王國材、立法委員洪孟楷及地方各界貴賓共同見證
The new building was designed with a focus on green energy, earthquake resistance and versatile use.
Wang Kuo-tsai urged all staff to uphold the spirit of “honor, responsibility and commitment.”
Applications open Oct. 5-Nov. 6 for subsidies for performing arts events in 116.
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The New Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs will accept applications from Oct. 5 through Nov. 6, 115, for its 116 performing arts event subsidy program. The subsidies support performances in music, theater, dance and folk arts, and encourage creative proposals that incorporate distinctive local venues.
Facts
The New Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs will accept applications from Oct. 5 through Nov. 6, 115, for the 116 New Taipei City performing arts event subsidy program.
Subsidies cover performances in New Taipei City in various fields, including music, theater, opera, dance and folk arts.
Eligible applicants include registered performing arts groups, nonprofit legal entities and Republic of China citizens aged eighteen or older.
This year, the department is especially encouraging creative proposals that make use of nontraditional performance spaces in New Taipei City that meet venue safety standards and incorporate distinctive local settings.
The event embraces the fringe spirit of the “New Taipei Arts +1” program.
Application forms can be downloaded from the announcements section of the New Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs website.
For inquiries, call the Arts and Performance Division of the New Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs at (02) 2950-9750, ext. 111.
Shorty celebrates Double Ten! Four major promotions with 恆富Online connect a 10-day limited-time campaign with login rewards and an in-person prize draw.
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恆富Online announced that cheerleader star Shorty will serve as its promotional ambassador, launching a 10-day Double Ten campaign from Oct. 5 to 14. The campaign brings together four promotions: consecutive login rewards, an in-person prize draw, a holiday-exclusive prize pool and a designated rewards offer, all tied to the National Day period.
Facts
恆富Online announced that cheerleader star Shorty will serve as its promotional ambassador.
The 10-day Double Ten campaign runs from Oct. 5 to 14.
Shorty said 恆富Online requires no app download and users can log in directly through LINE.
The platform offers electronic, fishing and board games, with no download or installation required.
Physical prizes include an iPhone 18 Pro Max, an iPad Air, a Dyson hair dryer and gold beans, with 27 prizes in total.
A holiday-exclusive prize pool will run from Oct. 10 to 12, with a draw every 3 hours.
The campaign is built around the “Perfect Ten” consecutive login promotion, with members receiving random in-game items each day they log in.
The Halloween limited-time dishes will be available from Oct. 6 to Nov. 1.
The “Halloween One-Eyed Salmon Belly and Roe Nori Wrap” combines raw salmon belly with salmon roe, truffle sauce and cream cheese.
The “Halloween Big-Mouthed Monster Dorayaki Soft Serve” is shaped like a dorayaki and filled with Earl Grey soft serve, strawberry sauce and marshmallows.
The “Seared Kelp-Marinated Golden Eye Snapper” is marinated in kelp, seared and served with spicy grated radish.
The “Crispy Flower Fish Nigiri” features fried flower fish served with tartar sauce and lemon.
The “Sake × Earl Grey Parfait” comes with Japanese sake, which diners can pour over it to taste.
Why is there a “little silver clip” on new socks? It’s not to keep them from coming apart—the clip also has an unexpected use.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The small silver clip on new socks was originally used in factories to identify sizes and hold socks together for packaging, a sock manufacturer in Changhua confirmed. Consumers later found that straightening the clip lets them use it as a “sock opener” to twist and break the thread holding the socks together.
Facts
The small silver clip often found on new socks is linked to the production and packaging process. Factories can use it to distinguish sizes and fasten pairs of socks together.
Husband gives 40 million in stocks to children before his death—can his wife avoid taxes by renouncing inheritance? New 2026 gift and estate tax rules take effect: See who pays and in what order.
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The president promulgated amendments to the Estate and Gift Tax Act on Sept. 11. Under the new rules, “whoever receives the assets pays the tax”; assets gifted to certain relatives within 2 years before death must be covered by the recipients in proportion, with the rules expected to take effect in 2026.
Facts
The president promulgated amendments to the Estate and Gift Tax Act on Sept. 11. Assets gifted to a spouse, children and other specified relatives within 2 years before death will still be included in the estate for tax purposes.
In 2024, the Constitutional Court ruled the relevant provisions unconstitutional. The case involved a man who gave stocks worth 300 million to his first wife within 2 years before his death, leaving his 6-year-old daughter born outside marriage solely responsible for 57 million in estate and gift taxes.
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to some provisions of the Estate and Gift Tax Act in a third reading on Aug. 21.
Each donor is entitled to an annual gift tax exemption of 2.44 million; parents together can give up to 4.88 million tax-free per year.
The new rules remove the requirement that tax payable must be at least NT$300,000 to apply for installment payments, and change the method for paying taxes with bank deposits to a majority decision.
Stock gifts are valued at the “market price on the date of transfer.” Listed and over-the-counter stocks are valued at their closing price on the gift date, emerging-stock shares at the weighted average trading price that day, and unlisted shares at the company's net asset value per share.
Taiwan's insurance industry is transitioning to the TIS system starting this year. The Financial Supervisory Commission has introduced optional transition measures lasting 15 years, which 14 of the country's 20 life insurers have adopted.
Before the announcement on September 30 this year, the Insurance Bureau sent individual letters to the 14 companies adopting the transition measures, requiring that their announced capital adequacy ratios not exceed the target values they had applied for.
The 6 companies whose TIS ratios exceeded their target values after adopting the transition measures are 臺銀人壽, 台灣人壽, 遠雄人壽, 第一金人壽, 元大人壽 and 富邦人壽.
富邦人壽 is considering ending its use of the transition measures next year, which would make it the first domestic life-insurance holding company to disclose its true TIS figures “without makeup.”
富邦金's adjusted EPS reached NT$16.4 in the first 8 months of this year. Analysts have forecast a dividend of up to NT$8 next year, a sharp increase from NT$4.25 this year.
Asia’s first LGBTQ-friendly city loses its luster? Taipei gay bar raid sparks controversy; 沈伯洋 says the public has a right to know the basis for the enforcement action
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A police search of Commander D, a gay bar in Taipei's Wanhua District, has sparked controversy over law enforcement. The Taipei City Police Department announced disciplinary action against 6 officers, 蔣萬安 apologized, and mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 called for the basis of the operation to be made public. The case has drawn attention from human rights groups and international media.
Facts
On October 3, Wanhua Precinct officers entered gay bar Commander D with a search warrant.
The 44-year-old owner, surnamed 鍾, was referred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on suspicion of public indecency.
During the search, an officer asked a customer with a disability, “People with disabilities can have sex too?”
Wanhua Precinct initially denied on the evening of the 3rd that officers had made insulting remarks, but admitted on the 4th that their language was inappropriate.
The Taipei City Police Department announced disciplinary action against 6 people on the 5th.
蔣萬安 appeared on the 5th, saying he deeply regretted the individual discrimination incident and apologizing to those affected.
Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 wrote on Facebook, “The public has a right to know the basis for the enforcement action.”
The bar is a BDSM venue that has been in business for 14 years.
河北彩花 and 瀨戶環奈 both lose! Japan’s “goddess-faced actress” takes the top spot as latest rankings of 1182 performers are revealed
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Japanese adult video platform FANZA is holding a poll to find the “9 Most Beautiful Faces,” pitting 1182 actresses against one another. 石川澪 leads with 160,418 points, followed by 河北彩花 with 129,403 and 瀨戶環奈 with 94,345. The head-to-head poll is still underway.
Facts
Japanese adult video platform FANZA recently launched a major “9 Most Beautiful Faces” poll, bringing together as many as 1182 AV actresses to compete on looks.
石川澪 tops the rankings with 160,418 points and has made it into网友's TOP 9 26,591 times.
河北彩花 has so far scored 129,403 points and made it into TOP 9 23,346 times, placing second for now.
瀨戶環奈 scored 94,345 points and made it into TOP 9 18,363 times, placing third.
The event features multiple rounds of head-to-head matchups, with participants choosing between two options, through stages including preliminary rounds, the main competition and the final.
Although 三上悠亞 has retired from the AV industry, she still ranks fifth with 66,551 points.
The 2026 Nobel Prize announcements begin with the medicine prize today! A pioneer of optogenetics wins for unraveling the brain’s memory and emotion mechanisms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to 赫格曼, 納格爾 and 代塞羅斯 for discovering light-sensitive ion channels and pioneering optogenetics, enabling scientists to control neurons in living organisms with millisecond precision.
Facts
In the early 2000s, 赫格曼 and 納格爾 discovered channelrhodopsin in the green alga “Chlamydomonas.”
麻省理工學院（MIT） neuroscientist 愛德華．博伊登 was the first author of the pivotal 2005 paper.
迪特．厄斯特海爾特（Dieter Oesterhelt） discovered the light-sensitive microbial protein bacteriorhodopsin in 1971 and revealed how it uses light energy to transport ions.
格羅．米森伯克（Gero Miesenböck） was the first to validate the concept of controlling neural activity with light by inserting genes for light-sensitive proteins into cultured neurons in 2002, and used light to control fruit fly behavior in 2005.
Why do utility poles seem to “pee” in heavy rain? It’s not a broken water pipe—台電 reveals the real reason
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During heavy rain in the mountains of Nantou in late July 2025, a utility pole sprayed water from a hole for its grounding wire, apparently due to its hollow structure and rising groundwater levels. 台電 said the phenomenon is unrelated to water pipes and warned people to stay away to avoid the risk of electric leakage.
Facts
In late July 2025, days of heavy rain brought by southwesterly winds hit the mountains of Nantou, and residents noticed water continuously spraying from a hole near the ground at the base of a utility pole.
Utility poles have a hole near the base for a grounding wire, and the middle of the pole is hollow.
Water sprays from utility poles because groundwater levels rise after heavy rain; the phenomenon is unrelated to water pipes.
Water flowing out solely because of a rise in groundwater levels is generally not dangerous.
However, the risk of electric leakage cannot be ruled out completely if equipment becomes damp or wires are old.
台電 reminded the public not to approach utility poles out of curiosity.
Lai Ching-te’s son followed by a Chinese spy! Foreign Ministry condemns transnational repression and says intelligence sharing with the US and other allies will be strengthened
Tomorrow’s weather: Cold air arrives and conditions change across Taiwan! A sharp temperature plunge brings heavy rain for “these 3 days,” turning damp and cool; forecast for the coming week revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Weather Administration forecasts a significant drop in temperatures across Taiwan as the northeast monsoon strengthens, with early-morning lows in northern Taiwan falling to 20 degrees. The coming week will bring changes in 3 stages. Moisture will increase slightly over the Double Ten holiday, while the paths of all 3 typhoons will remain far from Taiwan and will not affect local weather.
Facts
Temperatures across Taiwan have dropped significantly as the northeast monsoon strengthens.
Rain is expected to ease gradually tomorrow (6) and the day after.
Early-morning lows in northern Taiwan are expected to fall to around 20 degrees.
Moisture will increase slightly over the Double Ten holiday, with localized rain along the north coast and in Yilan and Hualien.
Rain will ease significantly from Tuesday through Thursday, with mostly stable, partly cloudy to sunny weather around Taiwan.
Typhoon 彩雲 is about 2,500 kilometers from Taiwan and is expected to turn north-northeast.
Typhoon 諾洛 remains a moderate typhoon and is expected to move west and weaken in 3 days.
Typhoon 小熊 is expected to move north before turning west, and could strengthen into a moderate typhoon later.
重陽敬老送祝福 鄭照新 visits centenarian grandfather in Dongshi District and presents a senior-citizen gift
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung Deputy Mayor 鄭照新, representing Mayor 盧秀燕, visited 101-year-old 劉禮記 in Dongshi District on October 5 and presented him with a NT$10,000 Double Ninth Festival gift for seniors. The visit expressed the city government's respect and best wishes for older residents and promoted an increase in taxi subsidies under the Senior Citizen and Disability Care Card starting in October.
Facts
Taichung Deputy Mayor 鄭照新, representing Mayor 盧秀燕, visited 101-year-old 劉禮記 in Dongshi District on October 5.
The city government presented 劉禮記 with a NT$10,000 Double Ninth Festival gift for seniors.
劉禮記 and his wife, who recently passed away, were married for nearly 80 years and had 4 sons and 2 daughters.
劉禮記 did not leave farm work behind until he was 92.
劉禮記's stone retaining-wall construction skills were documented in an interview by Academia Sinica.
Taichung's Senior Citizen and Disability Care Card provides 1,000 social welfare points per month, which can be used for transportation, medical care and exercise.
Starting October 1, the taxi subsidy under Taichung's Senior Citizen and Disability Care Card will increase to 100 points.
Government officials attending the event included Deputy Mayor 鄭照新, Social Affairs Department Deputy Director 廖宗侯, Dongshi District Chief 翁培真 and 慶東里里長 黃國修. Legislative Yuan Deputy Speaker 江啟臣, Legislator 蔡其昌, and city councilors 蔡成圭 and 吳振嘉 were represented by delegates.
柯志恩’s “eating Pingtung bananas” controversy rumbles on! 林智鴻 backs a fundraising drive for 1,000 kilograms of Qishan bananas to donate to disadvantaged people; 邱議瑩 leads DPP candidates in showing support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung joined forces with DPP lawmakers on the 5th to collect 1,000 jin of Qishan bananas and donate them to 鳳山實物銀行 for 800 disadvantaged households, responding through concrete action to the controversy over Ko Chih-en’s “eat Pingtung bananas” remark and showing support for local banana farmers.
Facts
Ko Chih-en, the KMT’s candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, recently sparked controversy with remarks related to “eating Pingtung bananas.”
The 1,000 jin of Qishan bananas were purchased by an unnamed local figure.
Lee Chao-yang, chair of the 高雄市社福慈善總會, accepted the donation on its behalf.
Lawmakers and candidates at the event jointly chanted, “I’m from Kaohsiung, and I support Qishan bananas!”
Taiwanese diner in Osaka yelled at to “GO OUT”! Japanese writer shares 1 dialect phrase: Osaka locals instantly become friendlier after hearing it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An incident in which a staff member at an Osaka restaurant yelled “GO OUT” at a Taiwanese tourist has sparked discussion. The Japanese writer 「日本人的歐吉桑」, who lives in Taiwan, analyzed the culture of Osaka’s family-run eateries and recommended learning the Osaka dialect phrase 「おおきに」 to express gratitude and build rapport.
Facts
A Taiwanese tourist recently went to a restaurant in Osaka and was directly told “GO OUT” by a staff member, who demanded that they leave.
The Japanese writer 「日本人的歐吉桑」, who lives in Taiwan, noted that Osaka has many family-run eateries that mainly serve regular customers.
「日本人的歐吉桑」 speculated that what the staff member really meant was “Please go outside and wait.”
Places that describe themselves as 「アットホーム」 take a warm, family-style approach, but their service may be more direct.
「おおきに（OOKINI）」 is an Osaka dialect phrase that means roughly “thank you.”
Some small eateries are tucked away and have low-key exteriors, and tend to attract mostly regulars or drinking customers in the evening.
Travelers unfamiliar with the culture of family-run eateries can still choose to visit during the day to reduce the chance of misunderstandings.
Taiwan stocks nearing the 50,000-point mark: Will investors entering now be left holding the bag at the peak? Historical data reveals the results of “buying high”; experts offer advice
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks are nearing the 50,000-point mark. Taiwan stock funds performed strongly in the first 3 quarters, with 125 of 145 funds outperforming the broader market and 43 funds posting double-digit gains. 張榮仁, general manager of 鉅亨買基金, said corporate earnings and growth momentum are key to further gains. He advised investors bullish on Taiwan stocks to enter in stages and invest a fixed amount regularly, while keeping room to add to their positions during pullbacks. Historical data shows that investors who entered after the S&P 500 hit a record high and held for 5 years still earned an average cumulative return of 50.9%; waiting simply because prices have “risen too much” could mean missing out on growth.
Facts
Among the 145 Taiwan stock funds in the first 3 quarters of this year
As many as 125 funds posted returns that outperformed the broader market
Among domestic and international mutual funds available for sale in Taiwan, 43 funds posted double-digit gains
Of those, 39 were Taiwan stock funds
Taiwan stocks rose 68.1% in the first 3 quarters
All 16 Taiwan small- and mid-cap stock funds outperformed the broader market
Of the 129 Taiwan stock funds, 109 also outperformed
Taiwan stock funds accounted for 33 funds
The highest return reached 146%
Taiwan small- and mid-cap stock funds accounted for 6 funds
The highest return reached 160.5%
The average cumulative price return over 5 years of holding was 50.9%
Does Kevin Tsai’s appearance on Ocean Current mean giving up the China market? Chen Yi reveals 1 thing that “came as a surprise”: He’s not a minor celebrity like Chicken Cutlet Girl
Oct. 5 evening news roundup | 1 new Taipei traffic rule takes effect “tomorrow,” with a 1,200 fine for violations; Kevin Tsai appears at Puma Shen’s campaign headquarters and is disavowed by a Chinese company; Zhao Chien-ming repays his son’s education fund with “NT$33.43 million in principal and interest”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Oct. 5 evening roundup covers Taipei’s new parking rules for large motorcycles, a Chinese company distancing itself from Kevin Tsai, Zhao Chien-ming repaying an education fund, Taiwan stocks hitting a record high, heavy rain alerts in 11 counties and cities, and half-price tickets during the National Day holiday.
Facts
Starting Oct. 6, Taipei will expand access to about 63,000 public roadside paid motorcycle parking spaces for large red- and yellow-plated motorcycles. Riders may park diagonally across 2 spaces, and the fee on standard pay-per-use roads is NT$40 per session.
After Kevin Tsai attended Puma Shen’s campaign headquarters event, 零跑汽車 announced it would remove all related content. Platforms including the fashion magazine 時尚芭莎 also deleted related promotions.
Zhao Chien-ming returned about NT$33.43 million in education funds for his 3 sons, including investment gains. His eldest son received NT$6.98 million in cash plus NT$3 million in stocks, his second son NT$13.45 million in cash, and his third son NT$8 million in cash plus NT$2 million in stocks.
Taiwan stocks surged 1,236 points that day to close at 49,712, up 2.55%, on turnover of NT$1.15 trillion, just a step away from 50,000.
台積電 rose NT$75 that day to close at NT$2,575, a record high. 聯發科 and 日月光投控 gained more than 4%.
The Central Weather Administration issued heavy rain alerts for 11 counties and cities that afternoon. Some townships in Changhua, Nantou, Yunlin and Chiayi County briefly experienced torrential rain.
中鋼 raises November prices across the board! Hot-rolled, cold-rolled and galvanized steel all up NT$900 per ton as the steel market warms and restocking picks up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
中鋼 held its November pricing meeting today (the 5th) and decided to raise monthly product prices across the board by NT$900 per metric ton. Hot-rolled, cold-rolled and galvanized steel products will all reflect market conditions, amid rising global steel prices and a recovery in downstream demand.
Facts
中鋼 raises November monthly product prices uniformly by NT$900 per metric ton
Hot-rolled, cold-rolled and galvanized steel products all rise by NT$900 per metric ton
U.S. steelmaker Nucor has raised hot-rolled steel prices for 8 consecutive weeks, with the local market price nearing US$1,380 per metric ton
EU hot-rolled steel market prices hit a nearly 3-year high, topping US$840 per metric ton
Mainland China’s crude steel output fell 3.7% year over year in August
Japanese steelmakers announced price increases of 5,000 to 10,000 yen per metric ton for all products starting in October
Iron ore prices are around US$90 to US$95 per metric ton, while metallurgical coal is trading around US$270 to US$275
Taiwan’s domestic hot-rolled steel market prices have recently risen by a cumulative total of more than NT$1,000 per metric ton
Foreign investors snap up NT$71.8 billion, buying for 4 straight sessions! 緯創 leads the top 3 institutional investors’ net purchases with 25,000 lots, while “this stock” is hammered with 230,000 lots sold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On Oct. 5, 2026, Taiwan’s 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net purchases of NT$66.917 billion. Foreign investors drove the gains, buying NT$71.896 billion for 4 consecutive sessions. 緯創 topped the individual-stock net purchases, while 友達 had the largest net sales.
Facts
On Oct. 5, 2026, foreign investors bought NT$71.896 billion for 4 consecutive sessions
On Oct. 5, 2026, investment trusts ended a 4-session buying streak and switched to net sales of NT$6.394 billion
On Oct. 5, 2026, dealers bought NT$1.415 billion for 4 consecutive sessions
On Oct. 5, 2026, the 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net purchases of NT$66.917 billion
緯創 topped individual-stock net purchases that day, with combined net purchases of 25,079 lots by the 3 major institutional investors
友達 had the largest individual-stock net sales that day, with combined net sales of 234,189 lots by the 3 major institutional investors
Among heavyweight stocks, 鴻海 had the largest combined net purchases by the 3 major institutional investors, at 13,384 lots, followed by 台積電 with 10,701 lots
The top ETF by net purchases was 主動統一升級50（00403A）, with 310,633 lots
Will Taiwan stocks’ “Glorious October” break through 50,000? Expert warns, “Don’t FOMO and chase the rally just yet”: Taking the sell side this time
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Taiwan stocks surged 1,236 points on the 5th, led by 台積電, to close at 49,712, just shy of 50,000. Financial writer Di Xiang said “Glorious October” had arrived, but cautioned investors against FOMO buying at the peak. He said he would take the sell side and pocket his gains, while keeping an eye on 台積電’s earnings conference next week.
Facts
Taiwan stocks closed up 1,236 points today (the 5th) at 49,712
The index opened higher and climbed through the session, led by heavyweight 台積電, setting a record high intraday
Taiwan index futures hit 50,000 points
Di Xiang said he would instead lean toward the sell side and pocket his gains
Investors bullish on a strong October should buy on dips before the rally arrives
Original下週台積電法說會是光輝十月的重點之一
Taiwan stocks are just one step away from the 50,000-point mark
You could win NT$2 million just by parking or shopping at PX Mart! 11 winners of the Uniform Invoice Special Prize announced; Ministry of Finance releases locations and amounts
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The Ministry of Finance released the list of NT$2 million Uniform Invoice Special Prize winners for the July-August period of year 115. There were 11 winning invoices this period, with the lowest purchase amount just NT$4 (an Uber processing fee), across various channels including convenience stores, restaurants, parking lots and pharmacies.
Facts
A total of 11 winning invoices were drawn for the NT$2 million Uniform Invoice Special Prize (winning number 91098182) for the July-August period of year 115.
優步福爾摩沙股份有限公司 (Uber) issued an invoice for a processing fee of just NT$4 that won the NT$2 million prize, making it the winning case with the lowest purchase amount this period.
A 7-ELEVEN in the fifth section of Minsheng East Road, Songshan District, Taipei, issued a NT$10 printing invoice that won the NT$2 million prize.
A PX Mart in Daliao District, Kaohsiung, issued a NT$40 food invoice that won the NT$2 million prize.
A McDonald's in Sanxia District, New Taipei, had a winning NT$200 deposit invoice, while a parking lot operated by CTBC in Taipei had a winning NT$300 parking-fee invoice.
The claim period for winning invoices from the July-August period of year 115 runs from Oct. 6, 115, to Jan. 5, 116.
Who won the NT$10 million invoice prize? Ministry of Finance statistics show this county or city is the easiest place to win; Lienchiang County has had no winners for 15 years
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The Ministry of Finance released statistics on the cities and counties where the NT$10 million Uniform Invoice Special Prize has been won. Taipei leads with 286 winning invoices, and the six special municipalities take the top six spots. Lienchiang County has had no winners for 15 years; the number of cloud-invoice-only prizes surged by about 1.9 million in a year.
Taipei has had 286 winning invoices for the NT$10 million prize, ranking first across Taiwan.
Lienchiang County has had 0 winning invoices, making it the only county or city in Taiwan where the NT$10 million Special Prize has never been drawn.
Penghu County has had 5 winning invoices and Kinmen County just 1; the areas with the fewest NT$10 million prize winners are concentrated on outlying islands.
Changhua County ranks seventh with 45 winning invoices, trailing Tainan's 89 by a clear margin.
Cloud-invoice-only prizes increased from about 2.45 million for the May 2025 period to 4.35 million for the July 2026 period, a rise of about 1.9 million in just over a year.
Taiwan stocks approach 50,000 points; 9 of the top 10 ETF gainers are actively managed! Traders analyze the outlook and favor this sector most
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Led by 台積電, Taiwan stocks rose 1,236.6 points, or 2.55%, to close at 49,712.04 today (5), nearing the 50,000-point mark. Of the top 10 gainers among Taiwan stock ETFs tracking the underlying market today, 9 were actively managed Taiwan stock ETFs.
Facts
Taiwan stocks rose 1,236.6 points, or 2.55%, to close at 49,712.04 today (5).
Actively managed Taiwan stock ETFs accounted for 9 of the top 10 gainers among Taiwan stock ETFs tracking the underlying market today.
Original主動國泰動能高息（00400A）為漲幅第一名
Full-year profit growth in the technology sector is as high as 40% to 60%.
The manager of 00994A is Zhang Zhengzhong.
The manager of 00400A is Liang Enyi.
Taiwan's manufacturing PMI rose 0.9 percentage points to 63.4% in September, marking 12 consecutive months of expansion.
Founding party veteran backs Ko Chih-en! Hsu Kuo-tai slams the DPP for “forgetting its founding ideals”: It is time to turn Kaohsiung around
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KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held a “temple-front concert” at Zhufeng Temple in Qishan on the evening of the 4th. DPP founding member Hsu Kuo-tai appeared to voice his support, denouncing the party for abandoning its founding ideal of caring for disadvantaged people and urging voters to turn Kaohsiung around.
Facts
Hsu Kuo-tai, a DPP founding member and former legislator, publicly voiced his support for Ko Chih-en and spoke at her campaign event.
Hsu Kuo-tai said the DPP was founded to care for disadvantaged people and speak up for ordinary citizens, but has now abandoned those ideals.
Ko Chih-en proposed raising the senior citizen card allowance to 1,000 points and expanding its uses.
Ko Chih-en proposed an annual 48-hour “respite voucher” for families raising children or caring for people needing long-term care.
Ko Chih-en pledged to step down after 4 years if she failed to do a good job.
Ko Chih-en said Kaohsiung faces environmental problems including garbage at Mount Matou, waste accumulation and the destruction of the Meinong Grand Canyon.
Ko Chih-en questioned whether land in Qishan and Meinong was being illegally cleared, with trucks hauling away earth to make a profit.
Just turning off the air conditioner isn’t enough when fall arrives! Taipower shares 5 tips to “extend the life of your appliances” and save a bundle on electricity bills when you switch them back on next year
Taipower warns that simply turning off an air conditioner or unplugging it before a long period of disuse could leave it a breeding ground for mold during fall and winter.
The first DIY maintenance step is to switch off the air conditioner’s main power breaker or unplug it to avoid the risk of electric shock.
The final DIY maintenance step is to switch the air conditioner to fan mode and run it for 1 to 2 hours to thoroughly dry out moisture inside the unit.
After washing the filter, be sure to leave it to air-dry in a well-ventilated place; never reinstall it while it is still damp.
Northern Taiwan Regional Development Promotion Committee showcases results; Miaoli County hosts event and invites guests to try newly issued Miaoli Coin
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The year 115 Northern Taiwan Regional Development Promotion Committee heads’ meeting and results showcase was held in Toufen City, Miaoli County. Hosted by the Miaoli County Government, the event brought together the heads of eight counties and cities in northern Taiwan to present the results of cross-regional cooperation and try the newly issued Miaoli Coin.
Facts
The year 115 “Northern Taiwan Regional Development Promotion Committee” heads’ meeting and results showcase was held at 尚順君樂飯店 in Toufen City, Miaoli County.
This year, the Miaoli County Government is leading the initiative, with “Smart New Living, New Development for Northern Taiwan” as its annual theme.
The heads and representatives of eight counties and cities in northern Taiwan attended.
Miaoli County has newly issued “Miaoli Coin,” which guests at the meeting were invited to download and try.
The 2027 Taiwan Lantern Festival is scheduled to take place in the Miaoli Houlong High-Speed Rail Special District from Feb. 20 to Mar. 7, 2027.
The 8 issue groups proposed a total of 29 new cooperation initiatives for year 115.
Regional cooperation in northern Taiwan has been underway for 23 years since 2004.
Yilan County will lead the initiative next year, with acting county magistrate Lin Maosheng taking over.
Taiwan’s first existing operator receives approval from the Ministry of Agriculture! 萬里福田 Pet Memorial Park’s Hung Wen builds sustainable farewells through ESG
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萬里福田寵物城堡 officially received approval from the Ministry of Agriculture on May 15, 115, becoming the first existing pet funeral operator in Taiwan to receive approval. Chairman Hung Wen has introduced aquamation technology from the United States in line with ESG principles, establishing a legal, dignified and sustainable system for pet end-of-life services.
Facts
萬里福田寵物城堡 has been providing pet memorial services for more than 20 years.
萬里福田 began the related application process in June of year 112.
萬里福田 officially received the relevant legal licenses approved by the Ministry of Agriculture on May 15, 115.
萬里福田 is the first existing pet funeral operator in Taiwan to receive approval from the Ministry of Agriculture.
萬里福田’s Taipei Zhongshan Hall has introduced “body spa” services to pet memorial ceremonies and allows families to accompany their pets throughout, take photos and record videos.
萬里福田 provides end-of-life assistance for stray animals killed in road accidents in the greater Taipei area.
You could win NT$10 million just by buying gas! 17 winners of the Uniform Invoice NT$10 million prize announced; Ministry of Finance reveals spending locations and amounts
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The Ministry of Finance announced the list of NT$10 million Uniform Invoice Special Prize winners for the July-August period of year 115. A total of 17 people across Taiwan won with the number “89996565”; a customer who bought NT$90 of gas in Xinzhuang and another who spent NT$55 on drinks at 清心福全 in Luzhu both took home NT$10 million.
Facts
The NT$10 million Uniform Invoice Special Prize number for the July-August period of year 115 is “89996565.”
A total of 17 invoices this period qualify for the NT$10 million Special Prize.
A customer at a CPC gas station in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei, won the NT$10 million Special Prize after spending just NT$90 on gasoline.
A consumer spent 55 yuan at 清心福全 in Luzhu District, Taoyuan, and won the NT$10 million special prize
The prize claim period for winning invoices in this draw runs from 115年10月6日 to 116年1月5日
Set up automatic bank transfers for cloud invoices to enjoy an exemption from stamp tax
The NT$2 million special prize number is “91098182”
There are 3 first prizes of NT$200,000, with the numbers “54348835,” “44991397” and “06595111”
Nantou’s educational innovation wins recognition; Xiufeng Elementary School and Beimei Junior High School shortlisted for the 115年度 Teaching Excellence Award
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Xiufeng Elementary School and Beimei Junior High School in Nantou County have both been shortlisted for the gold and silver awards in the 115年度 Ministry of Education Teaching Excellence Awards, showcasing the county’s achievements in promoting distinctive curricula and teaching innovation. The awards ceremony will be held at the Keelung Performing Arts Center on Nov. 20.
Facts
The Ministry of Education announced the shortlist for the elementary and junior high school categories of the “115年度 Teaching Excellence Awards.”
A total of 30 elementary schools were recommended by local governments to advance to the second round in the 115年度 competition, with 13 ultimately shortlisted for gold and silver awards.
A total of 25 junior high schools advanced to the second round in the 115年度 competition, with 9 ultimately shortlisted for gold and silver awards.
Xiufeng Elementary School’s guiding principle for putting its curriculum into practice is “Home is the best classroom.”
Xiufeng Elementary School turns bamboo, coffee, terraced fields, irrigation channels and corners of the campus in its school district into learning materials.
Beimei Junior High School has developed an “IACT” curriculum framework comprising 四 core areas: International, Action, Culture and Technology.
The 115年度 Teaching Excellence Awards ceremony will be held at the Keelung Performing Arts Center on Nov. 20.
Don’t want your assets to go to your husband or son? Lawyer reveals “6 estate-planning strategies”; this line in a will could render it invalid
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A woman said she had been estranged from her husband and son for more than 3 years. She owns 2 houses and several cars, and earns about 85% of the household income, so she asked a lawyer how to legally prevent her assets from going to her husband and son. Lawyer Su Chia-hung outlined 6 estate-planning options, including disinheritance, lifetime gifts, partial gifts, trusts, wills and gifts made in contemplation of death. He also cautioned that the Civil Code protects statutory reserved portions of an estate, meaning a will or trust alone cannot completely exclude a spouse and children from inheritance.
Facts
Su Chia-hung outlined 6 possible estate-planning options
They had barely spoken to each other for more than 3 years
She owns 2 houses and several cars
She earns about 85% of the household income
In principle, each of the two is entitled to 1/2 of the estate
In principle, the reserved portion for the husband and son is 1/4 of the total estate each
How should frozen shrimp be thawed? A look at 3 methods—running water, refrigeration and ice water—and how long they take; get it right for firm, springy shrimp that aren’t mushy
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This article outlines 三 recommended ways to thaw frozen shrimp—running water, refrigeration and ice water—and the time required for each. Citing recommendations from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, it warns against thawing with hot water, at room temperature or by repeatedly freezing and thawing.
Skip Jiufen and Tamsui when visiting northern Taiwan’s old streets! Locals recommend this spot for its “great value, beautiful scenery and abundant food”: a hidden-gem treasure trove
Pinglin is a major producer of Wenshan Pouchong tea, with tea plantations covering nearly 1,000 hectares. It lies within the water source protection zone for Feitsui Reservoir.
Pinglin Old Street has a 4-star rating on Google, with more than 6,900 reviews
Netizens regard Pinglin Old Street as an unpretentious, peaceful hidden gem without excessive commercialization
Wenshan Pouchong tea is known as “Taiwan’s most fragrant tea” for its distinctive, refreshing flavor and lingering sweetness
Low prices for fresh tea leaves in Mingjian Township; Hsu Shu-hua says county will work with central government to study response measures
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Fresh tea leaf prices in Mingjian Township, Nantou County, remain low. County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua, responding to concerns raised by County Councilor Sung Huai-lin and others during a general interpellation at the county council, said the county government had relayed their views to the Ministry of Agriculture and would work with the central government to study subsidies. It will also coordinate with 名間鄉農會 on marketing and procurement in hopes of opening up sales channels.
Facts
Fresh tea leaf prices remain low in Mingjian Township, Nantou County
County Councilor Sung Huai-lin and others raised concerns about fresh tea leaf prices during a general interpellation at the county council
County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua said the county government had relayed the relevant views to the Ministry of Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture indicated it would provide subsidies, with part going directly to tea farmers and part to tea merchants
The county government asked legislators Yu Hao and Ma Wen-chun to help arrange a meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture
The county government is coordinating with 名間鄉農會 to assess whether the farmers’ association can help with marketing and procurement
The county magistrate said a recent drop in purchases by visitors from mainland China has affected tea exports
The county government is concerned that agricultural exports to the U.S. could be affected after U.S. tariff policies take effect
BMW 3 Series and Tesla Model 3 are not No. 1! Taiwan’s luxury sedan sales rankings for September: the top model sold more than 500 units
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U-CAR released Taiwan’s September 2026 luxury imported sedan sales rankings, with the Mercedes-Benz CLA taking first place with 533 units, beating the Tesla Model 3, which led in August with 143 units. The overall car market rebounded, with 37,054 new vehicles registered and imported cars accounting for 55.5% of the market.
Facts
The Mercedes-Benz CLA topped Taiwan’s luxury imported sedan sales rankings in September 2026 with 533 units.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class registered 204 units in September 2026, ranking second among luxury imported sedans.
The BMW 3 Series registered 203 units in September 2026, ranking third among luxury imported sedans, just 1 unit behind the S-Class.
The facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class was officially unveiled in Taiwan on September 11, 2026, with prices starting at NT$4.99 million and 4 models introduced.
Mercedes-Benz registered 2,206 vehicles across its lineup in September 2026, up 73.7% from August.
Tesla registered 5,298 vehicles across its lineup in September 2026, including 5,154 Model Y units for the month.
When his older brother refused, his 82-year-old mother handed the family grave to her younger son! The 45-year-old man then realized that “inheriting a grave” is about more than visiting it
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A 45-year-old Japanese man was asked by his 82-year-old mother to take over the family grave when he returned home for the Obon holiday. His older brother, the eldest son, had already refused several times and suggested closing the grave. The report notes that Japanese law does not stipulate that the eldest son inherits the family grave, highlighting the complexities of family graves and end-of-life planning in an aging society.
Facts
Daisuke Sato, 45, is a mid-level manager at a company and earns about 480,000 yen a month.
During dinner over the Obon holiday, his 82-year-old mother asked her younger son if he would be willing to inherit the family grave.
His mother had asked his older brother several times to take over the family grave, but he refused each time.
His older brother suggested closing the existing grave, but their mother hopes to be buried in the same grave as her husband after she dies.
Japan’s Act on Cemeteries and Burials does not directly stipulate that a family grave must be inherited by the eldest son or a particular child.
According to a Japanese Cabinet Office survey, 20.4% of older adults have made preparations for a grave, while 38.1% have given some thought to end-of-life planning.
The survey found that 36.4% of older adults would entrust management of their assets to their children or relatives if their cognitive function declined; the figure for women was 46.9%.
A New Chapter in Driving a New Era THE FIRST OF A NEW ERA All-New BMW iX3 Luxury All-Electric SUV Now Launching to Great Acclaim
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BMW importer 汎德 officially unveiled the all-new BMW iX3 luxury all-electric SUV in Taiwan. The first production model of the Neue Klasse generation, it features an 800V architecture and sixth-generation eDrive technology. The 3 models are priced from NT$2.45 million to NT$3.12 million.
Facts
BMW importer 汎德 officially unveiled the all-new BMW iX3 luxury all-electric SUV
三 models are priced at NT$2.45 million, NT$2.68 million and NT$3.12 million, respectively
The all-new BMW iX3 is the first production model of the Neue Klasse generation
The entire lineup uses an 800V high-voltage architecture and sixth-generation BMW eDrive intelligent electric drive technology, increasing energy density by 20% and charging speed by 30%
The BMW iX3 50 xDrive M Sport delivers a maximum 469 horsepower and peak torque of 645 Newton-meters, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, and has a WLTP range of up to 805 kilometers.
The BMW iX3 debuts the Heart of Joy dynamic driving control system, with 10 times faster processing and up to 1,000 real-time calculations per second.
The all-new BMW iX3 measures 4,782 mm long, 1,895 mm wide and 1,635 mm high, with a 2,897 mm wheelbase and a drag coefficient of 0.24 Cd.
BMW’s general distributor 汎德 is holding the “BMW New Generation Exhibition” at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.
“The 2026 Changhua County Mazu Blessing Culture Festival makes its grand debut at 芳苑普天宮 on 10/9-11
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The 2026 Changhua County Mazu Blessing Culture Festival will be held at 芳苑普天宮 from Oct. 9 to 11. Changhua County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei invited the public to take part in a procession featuring 13 Mazu statues and a range of activities during the National Day holiday.
Facts
The 2026 Changhua County Mazu Blessing Culture Festival is being held in grand style at 芳苑普天宮.
Visitors can pay their respects to 13 Mazu statues in one visit.
The color-layering stamp card must be stamped at 5 locations: the Holy Mother Hall, the Tai Sui Hall, the Guanyin Hall, the Lingxiao Hall and the Bell and Drum Tower.
Complete the color-layering stamps and share them on Facebook to receive a NT$50 shopping voucher.
The color-layering stamp cards are limited to 900 per day.
The amulet stamp-collecting activity featuring 13 temples begins on Sept. 1.
Collect at least 4 stamps and spend at least a hundred to receive a limited-edition Mazu neck pillow. A limited 1,200 are available each day.
The 2026 Nagoya Asian Games women’s doubles tennis final was an all-Taiwan affair. After winning gold, Hsieh Su-wei and Liang En-shuo did not shake hands with Chan Hao-ching, bringing the 20-year feud between the Hsieh and Chan families back into the spotlight.
Facts
Hsieh Su-wei and Liang En-shuo won gold by defeating Chan Hao-ching and Wu Fang-hsien in the women’s doubles tennis final at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Hsieh Su-wei and Chan Yung-jan teamed up to win gold in the women’s tennis team event at the 2006 Doha Asian Games.
Hsieh Su-wei and Chan Yung-jan joined forces at the last minute to defeat China and win gold in the women’s team final at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games.
In 2016, Hsieh Su-wei announced her withdrawal from all tennis events over a dispute about coach selection for the Rio Olympics.
The Control Yuan issued a corrective report in 2017, addressing coach selection and procedures for the Rio Olympics.
Chan Yung-jan’s withdrawal from the mixed doubles event at the 2017 Taipei Universiade due to illness sparked controversy.
Hsieh Su-wei and Chan Hao-ching did not shake hands after their matches at the China Open and Ningbo Open in 2025.
After the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games gold-medal match, Chan Hao-ching reached out first, but Hsieh Su-wei turned and walked away without shaking hands.
Good Food, Good Things Demo Day 9 opens registration: 16 food and agriculture startups from Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong to take the stage at Taipei 101 in October
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The Good Food, Good Things Accelerator announced that its ninth Demo Day will take place on Oct. 20 at D1 Creative at Taipei 101, bringing together 16 food and agriculture startups from Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong. The event will focus on AI, smart agriculture and aquaculture, circular materials and food innovation for health, and is open for registration to businesses, investors and industry partners.
Facts
The Good Food, Good Things Accelerator will hold its ninth Demo Day at Taipei 101 on Oct. 20.
Among this year’s 16 presenting teams, 75% have entered markets outside Taiwan.
During the acceleration program, 56% of teams began matching with investment institutions or underwent further evaluation.
豐漁水產 is entering aquaculture with smart, unmanned farming vessels that automate tasks such as feeding.
豐漁水產 has verified that its technology can reduce labor needs by about 70% and increase returns by about 10%.
Singaporean team Farmio was previously named to InnoVEX Top 15.
Hong Kong team「太加奶」has 5000 sales outlets.
好食好事基金會 was established with a donation from 頂新和德基金.
Original活動由經濟部中小及新創企業署指導
Demo Day 9 will take place from 12:30–17:30 on Oct. 20 (Tuesday) at D1 Creative at Taipei 101.
Companies mentioned：好食好事基金會、頂新和德基金、新樂點、以力科技、初茶弁飯、快帶科技、Farmio、豐漁水產、ODIVA 畜穀農產、台煬實業、大嘴股份、勻漾生活國際、長瑩生技、大添生醫、金尚品食品、Kai 康普茶、太加奶、博仁堂、熊良心、望山穗、鮮田 Fresh Land
South Korea’s men’s football team draws public fury with “no military service” boast after winning gold! Apology fails to ease anger as exemption system faces abolition
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South Korea’s men’s football team sparked public outrage with remarks about “not having to serve in the military” after winning gold at the Nagoya Asian Games. A cross-party consensus is emerging among the ruling and opposition parties to review the sports exemption system, in place for 53 years, potentially opening the door to legislative reform.
Facts
South Korea’s men’s national football team defeated Japan in the Nagoya Asian Games gold-medal match on the 3rd, securing its fourth consecutive Asian Games title.
As a result, 20 players on the team qualified for supplementary service as arts and sports personnel.
South Korea’s sports exemption system dates back to the “Yushin system” under Park Chung-hee in 1973. The current exemption threshold was established in 1990.
Arts and sports personnel must serve for 34 months in their professional field and complete 544 hours of community service.
At this Nagoya Asian Games, gold-medal wins in just 3 team sports—baseball, football and basketball—meant at least 43 athletes who had yet to serve qualified for special military-service status.
In 2008, the South Korean government abolished preferential provisions for reaching the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup and the 2006 WBC, citing fairness concerns.
In 2020, South Korea eased rules for team sports, removing the requirement that athletes must have a record of actually competing.
People Power Party chief spokesperson Park Seong-hoon said in a commentary on the 5th: “The national team’s Taegeuk emblem is not a pass to avoid military service.”
2026 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival joins forces with 三麗鷗 to create a “Sweets Kingdom,” with 7 dreamy themed zones
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Marking its 15th anniversary, the 2026 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival is partnering with 三麗鷗 on the theme “Sweets Kingdom.” It will be held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 22 at Nursery No. 2 of the Seed Improvement and Propagation Station in Xinshe District, and is expected to surpass the nearly 4 million visitors and NT$9.2 billion in tourism revenue recorded in 2025.
Facts
The 2026 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival will run from Oct. 31 to Nov. 22, spanning 4 weekends and holidays.
The event will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Nursery No. 2 of the Seed Improvement and Propagation Station in Xinshe District.
Marking the festival’s 15th anniversary this year, the event is partnering with 三麗鷗 on the theme “Sweets Kingdom.”
The 7 themed zones feature 7 三麗鷗 characters: Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Piano and Hangyodon.
The 2025 Flower Carpet Festival drew nearly 4 million visitors and generated more than NT$9.2 billion in tourism revenue, a record for the event.
Tourism and Travel Bureau Director Chen Mei-hsiu spoke to reporters.
In recent years, the city government has promoted local pastry specialties through events including the “Taichung International Pastry Festival” and the “Top 10 Souvenirs of Taichung.”
The official website for the 2026 event has also gone live, providing the latest news, exhibition-zone details and transportation information.
Carbon cuts equivalent to Daan Forest Park! Patent-backed 全盈+PAY technology makes it easy to make everyday spending more sustainable
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全盈+PAY launched its “Carbon Reduction Winner” service in 2024.
Original「減碳贏家」累積近 120 萬筆綠色交易
Cumulative carbon reductions exceed hundreds of metric tons, equivalent to the amount absorbed by Daan Forest Park in nearly a year.
全盈+PAY has been shortlisted for the Co-Creation Excellence Award finals at the 2026 Taipei Financial Technology Award for its “innovative application of a cross-scenario embedded finance ecosystem.”
全盈+PAY allows eligible migrant workers from overseas to register and use the service with a residence permit, and offers a multilingual interface.
全盈+PAY is expanding its in-store payment scenario to EEC 東南亞商店’s Zhongshan branch.
Campus creativity takes a direct route to industry! The 24th Y.S. Award launches with total prizes of more than 3 million across 3 competition tracks
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The 24th Y.S. Award, organized by 財團法人育秀教育基金會, began accepting submissions on Oct. 1 under the theme “Play with AI, Create the Future.” For the first time, it has added a brand identity category, with total prizes exceeding NT$3 million. The award connects the fields of technology, design and branding, encouraging young people to bring their ideas from campus to industry.
Facts
The 24th Y.S. Creative Awards are organized by 財團法人育秀教育基金會.
Entries officially open on Oct. 1.
The theme of this year’s competition is “Play with AI, Create a Smart Future.”
The competition features three categories: digital applications, industrial design and brand identity.
This year’s total prize money exceeds NT$3 million.
The “Brand Identity” category is a new addition this year.
The Y.S. Awards bring together the corporate resources of 聯華神通集團.
Store water now! 10 counties and cities face major water outages tomorrow, with service cut for 23 consecutive hours and no water for showers morning and night; check your home’s outage area in one click
Some areas of Yanshui and Xinying in Tainan will have a 23-hour water outage for the “Xinying District Fuxing Road Widening and Mingda Bridge Reconstruction—Relocation and Connection of the Existing and New 1100mm Pipelines Under the Wushantou Water Treatment Plant.”
Some areas of Kaohsiung will face a continuous 40-hour water outage for the Five-in-One Project to relocate the 1800mm water pipeline along Provincial Highway 1 in the Luzhu District MRT area.
Residents in areas affected by water outages should store water 6 hours in advance.
Turn off water pumps during outages to prevent damage from the motor running dry or causing a fire.
Lele 2nd Street and Maijin Road in Anle District, Keelung City, will have no water from 09:00 to 17:00 on Oct. 6, an 8-hour outage, to allow repairs to a broken sewage pipeline for the Keelung City Government.
Some areas in 10 counties and cities—Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Taichung City, Yunlin County, Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County and Yilan County—will face water outages or reduced pressure starting Oct. 6.
Shen Po-yang called “the biggest goal” decriminalizing drug use; lawsuit threat prompts Lo Chih-chiang to say “bring it on”: “Best to sue the 2014 version of you, too”
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KMT Legislator Lo Chih-chiang on the 5th attacked a 2014 anti-drug article by DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, accusing him of advocating the decriminalization of drug use, and mobilized a campaign truck to drive around Taipei in protest. Shen responded that this was pure fabrication and said he would file a lawsuit. Lo said he welcomed it and fired back, saying Shen should sue his 2014 self, too.
Facts
A KMT legislator mobilized a large campaign truck to drive around Taipei in protest on the 5th.
Lo Chih-chiang accused Shen Po-yang of having the broader goal of decriminalizing drug use and legalizing drugs.
Lo Chih-chiang made the remarks on the program “Qianqiu Wanshi.”
Shen Po-yang said his article introduced the existing system for the methadone harm-reduction program.
An anti-drug article by Chiang Wan-an drew 560,000 comments in a short time.
From championing maternity support policies in the council to a childcare blueprint for Zhubei: Wu Hsu-chih puts forward three key proposals to connect county and city resources and create a family-friendly city where people can feel secure
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Hsinchu County Councilor and Zhubei mayoral candidate 吳旭智 praised the county government’s “Pregnancy Support Plan,” which takes effect on Nov. 1, and proposed three key elements for a “Zhubei Child-Rearing Support Plan.” He hopes to work with county mayoral candidate 徐欣瑩 to build a child-rearing-friendly city.
Facts
The Hsinchu County Government announced that the “Hsinchu County Pregnancy Support Plan” will take effect on Nov. 1.
Starting Sept. 1, people who receive a maternal health handbook and have been registered residents of Hsinchu County for at least one year may apply; for pregnant new immigrants, the condition is that their spouse must have been registered there for at least one year.
During the general interpellation at the county council in May this year, 吳旭智 proposed a “Maternity Support Program.”
吳旭智 put forward three key proposals: a stroller-friendly city, a community support network, and upgraded mother-and-baby-friendly facilities.
徐欣瑩 proposed policies for pregnancy and child-rearing, planning support from pregnancy and childbirth through postpartum confinement and the baby’s first year.
The Pregnancy Support Plan subsidies cover prenatal nutrition products, maternity clothing, transportation to prenatal checkups, postpartum meals, postpartum care services and medical expenses not covered by National Health Insurance.
Bolstering grassroots disaster preparedness: Taichung Water Resources Bureau holds 3 community disaster-preparedness exchanges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
From September 115 to early October, the Taichung City Government Water Resources Bureau held 3 regional exchange forums for flood-preparedness communities in Nantun, Daan and Wuri districts to strengthen grassroots disaster-preparedness capacity. Taichung City has established 68 disaster-preparedness communities since 101, and 13 received awards in the national evaluation for 114.
Facts
From September 115 to early October, the Taichung City Government Water Resources Bureau held 3 sessions of the “115 Taichung City Regional Exchange Forums for Flood-Preparedness Communities” in Nantun, Daan and Wuri districts.
The forums brought together district offices, neighborhood chiefs and leaders of flood-preparedness communities.
Taichung City has promoted “flood-preparedness communities” since 101 and has assisted in establishing 68 such communities.
In the Water Resources Agency, Ministry of Economic Affairs, national evaluation of flood-preparedness communities for 114, 13 communities in Taichung City received awards.
Taichung City’s award-winning communities for 114 included 4 with outstanding ratings, 6 with Grade A ratings and 3 recipients of special contribution awards.
The forums included exchanges on disaster reporting mechanisms, evacuation procedures and the division of responsibilities.
The city government will continue to promote community-led disaster mitigation and preparedness, building a resilient disaster-prevention system in which the city government leads, district offices support, neighborhoods connect and communities take the initiative.
Don’t throw away plastic drink bottles or milk bottles! Bring them here to earn “50 yuan in cash,” plus get a 34% discount; see participating PX Mart/全家 locations
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全聯福利中心 partnered with ECOCO to install 240 smart recycling machines at stores across Taiwan. Consumers can earn points by recycling bottles and cans and use them toward purchases. A promotion also offers recycled HDPE bottles remade into cleaning products at an additional cost.
Facts
OriginalPET寶特瓶、HDPE瓶及鋁罐每投入1件可獲得2點，PP塑膠杯每投入1件可獲得1點
Accumulate 1000 points to redeem 50 yuan in shopping credit.
As of the end of July 2026, 240 smart recycling machines had been installed across Taiwan, with more than 33 million items recycled in total.
Carbon reductions exceeded 2.05 million kilograms, and the actual redemption rate for points reached 88.8%.
Smart recycling machines use weight sensors and optical recognition to identify the material of each item.
Recycled HDPE milk bottles can be remade into new product bottles.
A special-purchase promotion runs from Sept. 4 to Oct. 29: pay 580 yuan plus 30 points to buy a 3-piece set of Bio Black Soybean Tea Extract Cleansing Mousse, with a retail price of 1740 yuan.
Material made from recycled milk bottles has been used in the packaging of Bio Black Soybean Tea Extract Cleansing Mousse.
He was fined 25,000 yuan just for feeding a stray dog! Man challenged the penalty in court; the key reason he ultimately did not have to pay revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A man surnamed Chang in Tainan was fined 25,000 yuan by the Agriculture Bureau under the Animal Protection Act for feeding a stray dog named “Xiao Hei” and sheltering her puppies. The fine was revoked after mediation in administrative litigation.
Facts
A man surnamed Chang in Tainan was fined 25,000 yuan by the Tainan City Government Agriculture Bureau, which deemed him the owner of a stray female dog named “Xiao Hei” because he fed her and temporarily sheltered the 10 puppies she gave birth to.
In 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture compiled 18 civil damages or criminal negligent-injury cases from 2014 to 2024 arising from conflicts between people and dogs after people fed roaming animals. In 16 cases, the courts deemed the people who fed the dogs to be their owners; in 2 cases, they were not deemed owners.
Of the 16 cases in which people were deemed owners, 3 involved long-term feeding and allowing dogs to freely enter and leave private property, 5 involved restricting dogs’ movement with leashes or cages while continuing to feed them, and 8 involved feeders who had previously admitted they owned the dogs.
In a case at the Hualien District Court, the yard was an open space where the black dog could come and go freely, and the person involved had not in fact kept the dog. The person was ultimately not deemed the dog’s owner.
National Day holiday traffic surge expected; Taichung Transportation Bureau recommends using alternative routes and public transit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the eve of the National Day holiday, Taichung City Government’s Transportation Bureau reminded the public that traffic volumes are expected to surge during the Oct. 9 to 11 holiday because of the National Day fireworks display. Bureau Director Yeh Chao-fu announced traffic-management measures, including alternative route guidance, additional Taiwan Railways and high-speed rail services, and public transit transfer discounts.
Facts
台鐵公司 will add 110 services across all lines over 5 days, from Oct. 8 to Oct. 12.
高鐵公司 plans to add 88 trains over the 5-day National Day holiday period, providing a total of 913 services over 5 days.
Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi murder and dismemberment case: Trial begins after 3 years! Was a HK$72 million mansion the trigger? Latest trial developments and details of the killing
Her ex-husband Alex Kwong, former brother-in-law Anthony Kwong and former father-in-law Kwong Kau are jointly charged with murder; all 3 have pleaded not guilty.
The prosecution says Kwong Kau and Anthony Kwong bought a hammer, a metal soup pot, a power saw, plastic tubs and other items in the days before the crime.
The trial in the Abby Choi case is expected to last about 8 weeks.
Alex Kwong and Anthony Kwong have pleaded guilty to charges of preventing the lawful burial of a body, while Kwong Kau has pleaded not guilty to that charge.
2026 Mental Health Month: Build resilience and live better. Taipei City Health Department invites you to “Recharge Your Mind”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
To mark World Mental Health Day 2026, the Taipei City Government Department of Health is holding Mental Health Month activities under the theme “Recharge Your Mind: Building Everyday Psychological Resilience in the City.” Through online interactive games and in-person events at 6 “City Recharge Stations,” the department aims to encourage residents to acknowledge their inner feelings and make use of community mental health resources.
Facts
Taipei City has established 6 community mental health centers.
Taipei City Hospital has set up 13 community psychological counseling clinics in 12 administrative districts.
In year 114, community psychological counseling clinics served 7,925 visits, mainly from adults aged 20 to 59.
The psychological health support program for young and middle-aged adults served 31,244 visits.
Common reasons for seeking help include “self-exploration” and “interpersonal relationship stress, including parent-child, romantic and marital issues.”
“City Recharge Stations” will be set up in the Zhongzheng, Wenshan, Nangang, Wanhua, Beitou and Xinyi districts from Oct. 19 to 28.
Fines start at NT$30,000! Latest traffic enforcement takes effect Oct. 6: One county or city will issue tickets immediately for violations, and many drivers still don’t know
The operation will focus on violations including speeding, drunk driving, driving without a license, running red lights, failing to yield to pedestrians and using a phone while driving.
For speeding by 40 km/h or more but less than 60 km/h, the fine is NT$12,000 to NT$18,000; for speeding by 60 km/h or more but less than 80 km/h, the fine is NT$16,000 to NT$24,000; for speeding by 80 km/h or more, the fine is NT$36,000 and the vehicle’s license plates will be suspended for 6 months.
Drunk driving a car carries a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$120,000, a driver’s license suspension of 1 to 2 years, and vehicle impoundment.
Drivers of cars or motorcycles who commit a second drunk-driving offense within 10 years, refuse a breath test, or consume alcohol-containing products before a breath test will be fined NT$360,000.
The fine for riding a motorcycle without a license starts at NT$12,000; the fine for driving a small car without a license starts at NT$18,000. The maximum fine has been raised to NT$24,000.
A car driver who runs a red light at an intersection controlled by traffic signals faces a fine of NT$1,800 to NT$5,400.
Drivers using a mobile phone while driving will be fined NT$3,000 for a car and NT$1,200 for a motorcycle.
Not just taking her son to Dongsha Island! 民眾黨 accuses Hsu Chia-ching of bringing her son on an overseas trip and “passing him off as an OCAC photographer”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 民眾黨 caucus held a news conference alleging repeated violations by Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching during overseas trips. In addition to previously disclosing that she illegally took her son to Dongsha Island, it now accuses her son of posing as an OCAC photographer and her husband, Tang Bo-wei, of driving a diplomatic vehicle across state lines despite not being a diplomat. It also alleges that Hsu spent 47 days abroad over 4 years, traveled 526 days, incurred NT$23.83 million in travel expenses and received NT$4.2 million in daily allowances, potentially violating the Anti-Corruption Act, the Criminal Code offense of usurping public office, and regulations governing overseas postings.
Facts
A total of 47 overseas trips
A total of 526 days abroad
NT$23.83 million in travel expenses
Nearly three-tenths of the OCAC’s overseas travel budget spent on one person
NT$4.2 million claimed over nearly 4 years
An average daily allowance of NT$8,000
An average of more than NT$1 million claimed per year
A study tour lasting 27 days
A total of 6 local leave periods arranged
Only 8 overseas trips
Her son, just 14 years old
Punishable by up to three years in prison, detention or a fine
The city of Curitiba, a 400-kilometer drive from São Paulo
Campus police report omitted key testimony: “I was sexually assaulted”! Fraternity sex scandal continues to spread, igniting Cornell University students’ anger
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A 2024 sexual assault case involving ketamine at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity came to light after the victim filed a civil lawsuit in September this year. Campus police omitted key testimony, including the victim’s statement, “I was sexually assaulted,” from their report, leading the local district attorney to decide against prosecution at the time. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she had “lost confidence” in the local district attorney and appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to reopen the investigation. An internal university investigation resulted in only 2 expulsions and 2 suspensions, prompting criticism that the discipline was too lenient and lacked transparency. The case also highlights legal issues in New York, including the “voluntary intoxication loophole.” The state Senate has passed amendments four times since 2019, but they have stalled in the Assembly. Alumni have suspended donations, the Ithaca City Council is considering suspending permits for fraternity and sorority events, and university president Michael Kotlikoff did not publicly comment until Oct. 3.
Facts
The storm began late on Oct. 19, 2024.
At 1:42 a.m., someone even sent a message in a Snapchat group chat.
The ordeal continued until she lost consciousness at 5:45 a.m.
What campus police ultimately gave prosecutors was only a six-page summary they had prepared for her to sign.
2 expelled and 2 suspended for at least two semesters
Another 1 had graduated and could not be disciplined; 2 were found not responsible.
The 99-page disciplinary committee report was also attached to the lawsuit.
A 2025 Cornell campus survey found that 35% of female undergraduate students had experienced nonconsensual sexual contact.
The figure was 23% in 2023.
19 U.S. states have similar “voluntary intoxication loopholes”
The New York State Senate has passed amendments at least 4 times since 2019
Cornell suspended the Chi Phi chapter as early as Nov. 8, 2024, citing substance abuse and sexual violence
The student group is scheduled to hold a rally Monday afternoon, Oct. 5, local time…
The Ithaca City Council is scheduled to vote on Oct. 7
Companies mentioned：康乃爾大學（Cornell University）、Chi Phi兄弟會（Chi Phi fraternity）、湯普金斯郡地方檢察官辦公室（檢察官范豪頓 Matthew Van Houten）、紐約州長辦公室（霍楚 Kathy Hochul）、紐約州檢察總長辦公室（詹樂霞 Letitia James）、哥倫比亞廣播公司（CBS）、《華爾街日報》（Wall Street Journal）、《康乃爾太陽報》（The Cornell Daily Sun）、《新聞週刊》（Newsweek）、美國大學教授協會（AAUP）康乃爾分會、Snap（Snapchat 通訊軟體）、伊薩卡市議會（Ithaca City Council）
Fed up with Lo Chih-chiang and Hsu Chiao-hsin! Accused of advocating drug decriminalization and distributing drugs in communities, Shen Po-yang laments smear campaign regulars: “I will take legal action”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT lawmakers including Lo Chih-chiang mobilized campaign vehicles to accuse Shen Po-yang, the DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate, of promoting drug decriminalization and distributing drugs in communities. Shen condemned the accusations as disinformation and said he would take legal action.
Facts
KMT lawmakers including Lo Chih-chiang mobilized campaign vehicles to protest against Shen Po-yang on the 5th
The KMT accused Shen Po-yang of seeking to decriminalize drug use and distribute drugs in communities
Shen Po-yang said he would take legal action
Shen Po-yang accused Hsu Chiao-hsin and Lo Chih-chiang of spreading disinformation by distorting his words
Shen Po-yang’s post at the time introduced a methadone harm-reduction program
Shen Po-yang’s applications as a lawmaker to report trips to China have been blocked more than 1,000 times
Shen Po-yang said drug harm reduction has nothing to do with encouraging drug use
Taiwan stocks near 50,000 points, yet investors are still losing money? A slew of unlucky investors share their results: “These 5 stocks have left me down 60%”; one jokes, “I don’t know what I’m even busy doing”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks came close to the 50,000-point mark on the 5th, closing at 49712.04 points, with trading volume of NT$1.1508 trillion, but the market saw more decliners than gainers. Dcard users lamenting their losses named 國巨, 元太, 牧德, 康寧 and 00988A among the stocks they were stuck with, sharing losses ranging from 17% to 60%.
Facts
Taiwan stocks surged 1236.3 points at the close on the 5th, ending at 49712.04 points
Taiwan stocks recorded trading volume of NT$1.1508 trillion on the 5th
台積電 hit a record high of NT$2580 on the 5th, then ended up NT$75 at NT$2575
On the 5th, 364 listed stocks rose and 639 fell; on the OTC market, 296 rose and 499 fell
Dcard users lamenting their losses named 國巨, 元太, 牧德, 康寧 and 00988A, sharing loss figures of 17% and 60%
國巨 opened higher and fell on the 5th, closing unchanged at NT$626
Among the stocks with the highest trading volumes, 群創, 友達, 聯電 and 力積電 all opened higher and fell through the session
Ye Yu-shuo said the question is not whether Taiwan stocks will pass 50,000 points, but when
Taipei campaign battle reaches AIT? Peng Wen-cheng suddenly challenges Raymond Greene to a debate: Why fund Shen Po-yang with US$170,000?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Media personality Peng Wen-cheng challenged AIT Director Raymond Greene on the 5th to a debate in Chinese and English on “Why fund the fake-news team of fraudster Shen Po-yang with US$170,000 to suppress human rights.” The challenge came after his earlier invitation to Shen Po-yang, the 民進黨 candidate for Taipei mayor, to debate his doctoral dissertation went unanswered.
Facts
Peng Wen-cheng invited Shen Po-yang to debate his doctoral dissertation on the program “政經關不了,” with half the debate in English and half in Mandarin
Peng Wen-cheng’s invitation received no response from Shen Po-yang’s team
Peng Wen-cheng posted again on the 5th, challenging AIT Director Raymond Greene to a debate
The debate topic was “Why fund the fake-news team of fraudster Shen Po-yang with US$170,000 to suppress human rights”
The debate would be conducted half in Chinese and half in English
Online personality 四叉貓 suggested holding the debate in Taiwan and called for Chiang Wan-an to be invited
Shen Po-yang is the 民進黨 candidate for Taipei mayor
Peng Wen-cheng alleged that the funding amount was US$170,000
The 2026 Taiwan Design Expo comes to Taoyuan! Discover the city's new sights along the "Taoyuan Flow".
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Taiwan Design Expo will be held in Taoyuan for the first time, with “Taoyuan Flow” as its theme. It will run from Sept. 24 to Oct. 11 across its two main exhibition areas in Qingpu and Zhongli, connecting the Taoyuan Convention and Exhibition Center, the Qingpu Smart Technology Branch of the Taoyuan Public Library and the Chung Yuan Creative Park, with events extending to 5 satellite exhibition areas.
Facts
The 2026 Taiwan Design Expo will come to Taoyuan for the first time.
The event runs from Sept. 24 to Oct. 11
The exhibition theme is “Taoyuan Flow”
The two main exhibition areas are Qingpu and Zhongli
The expo will extend to 5 satellite exhibition areas.
Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng invited the public to attend
C1 “City Mirror” will have 4 shows daily, starting at 19:00, with one show every 30 minutes
The “SS Evolution — Live Version” light show will run on Oct. 10 and 11
Danish government population registry hacked, personal data of 8.8 million people exposed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hackers breached Denmark’s Central Person Register (CPR), exposing the personal data of about 8.8 million registered individuals, including names, addresses and CPR numbers. The hackers first breached a Danish company that was legally authorized to access CPR, then used that access to enter the CPR system. The minister of 丹麥數位事務部 said the incident was extremely serious and that authorities were working with the relevant agencies to determine its scope. The hackers’ identities have not yet been established.
Facts
About 8.8 million registered individuals
Denmark currently has a population of about 6 million
China 東航 flight attendant kneeling incident exposes industry hardships, but many still want to join
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A female flight attendant with 中國東方航空 recently knelt after her meal cart bumped a passenger’s elbow, an incident that sparked heated discussion online. 東航 issued a statement on Sept. 30 saying it had apologized immediately. In a further notice on Oct. 3, it said passenger Mr. Ou’s behavior was suspected of disrupting order aboard a civil aircraft; it had reported the matter to police and suspended service to him. Former flight attendant Yang Nan spoke about the hardships of the industry in an interview, saying the company usually approves resignations immediately because “there are people lining up to get in.”
Facts
東航 issued a statement on Sept. 30
On Oct. 3, 東航 issued a further notice saying
On later flights, she received letters of commendation from 5 flight service managers
Or 5 letters of commendation from passengers on different flights
The outbound and return journeys each take more than 10 hours
She then flew 2 more flights
Chinese media outlet 第一財經 published an interview on the 3rd with former flight attendant Yang Nan (a pseudonym)
Foreign investors post net purchases of more than NT$71.8 billion, the 9th-largest this year, and add to actively managed ETFs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks surged 1,236.3 points on the 5th to close at 49,712.04, setting another record closing high and nearing the 50,000-point mark. Foreign investors and mainland Chinese investors recorded net purchases of NT$71.896 billion, the 12th-largest single-day net buying on record and the 9th-largest this year. They made large additions to actively managed ETFs, led by purchases of more than 150,000 lots of 主動統一升級50 (00403A). Foreign investors also trimmed holdings in panel makers, mature-node wafer foundries and some financial stocks.
Facts
Taiwan stocks surged 1,236.3 points today
Closing at 49,712.04, setting another record closing high
Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net purchases of NT$71.896 billion
12th-largest single-day net buying on record
9th-largest net buying this year
主動統一升級50 150,900 lots
主動中信台灣收益 128,400 lots
主動統一台股增長 110,200 lots
主動復華未來50 87,600 lots
主動富邦台灣龍耀 72,300 lots
主動凱基台灣 25,700 lots
緯創 24,800 lots
華邦電 22,000 lots
元大台灣50 19,500 lots
主動復華全球50 19,300 lots
友達 was the most heavily sold, with holdings cut by 212,100 lots
聯電 was trimmed by 81,500 lots, ranking second
彩晶 ranked 3rd in net sales, at 27,500 lots
Investment trusts were net sellers, trimming NT$6.395 billion
Kyrgyzstan's 巴凱銀行 opens Hong Kong branch, the first Central Asian bank in the Asia-Pacific region
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
巴凱銀行 has received a restricted banking license from 香港金融管理局 and opened a branch in Hong Kong, becoming the first Central Asian bank to establish a business presence in the Asia-Pacific region. It aims to tap trade, investment and capital needs along the Central Asia–Asia-Pacific economic corridor under the Belt and Road Initiative. With the new branch, the number of restricted license banks in Hong Kong has risen to 17.
Facts
With the Hong Kong branch of 巴凱銀行, the number of restricted license banks in Hong Kong stands at 17.
Deposit-taking companies to be folded into the restricted license bank category, with a 5-year transition period
In 2023, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority planned to simplify the three-tier system into a two-tier system
About 150 Chinese volunteer teachers serving at Chinese-language schools across the Philippines have also been leaving the country
Since 2007, Taiwan has also sent alternative-service conscripts to teach at Chinese-language schools in the Philippines every year, except during the COVID-19 (2019 coronavirus disease) pandemic
Major projects, including Beishike, boost demand; Guochan's Bali and Taipei Port plants aim for record shipments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Benefiting from demand from technology offices at Beishike, northern Taiwan residential development and major infrastructure projects, the Bali and Taipei Port plants of 國產建材實業 shipped a combined 450,000 cubic meters in the first 9 months of this year, up 5.39% year over year. Full-year shipments are estimated at 600,000 cubic meters, up about 2.56%, potentially setting a record. 國產建材實業 has about 3 tenths of the concrete market at Beishike and is supplying 6,000-psi high-strength concrete for the Danbei Expressway and land reclamation work on the north and south breakwaters at Taipei Port. Demand for concrete for land reclamation at the north breakwater is expected to reach 2 million cubic meters.
Facts
Combined shipments totaled 450,000 cubic meters in the first 9 months of this year
Up 5.39% year over year
Full-year shipments are estimated at 600,000 cubic meters
Up about 2.56% year over year
國產建材實業 currently has about 3 tenths of the concrete market at Beishike
Combined shipments from the Bali and Taipei Port plants totaled 427,000 cubic meters in the first 9 months of last year
Last year, the Bali and Taipei Port plants shipped a total of 585,000 cubic meters
The Bali plant is supplying 6,000-psi high-strength concrete for the Danbei Expressway
Total demand is about 60,000 cubic meters
Demand for concrete for the north breakwater land reclamation project is expected to reach 2 million cubic meters
Asian Games gold medalist Wang Kuan-hung is happy to be on the right path, returns to Taiwan for barbecue and spicy hot pot
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's Wang Kuan-hung, known as the Butterfly King, won gold in the men's 200-meter butterfly at the Nagoya Asian Games, becoming the first Taiwanese man to win an Asian Games swimming gold medal. After returning to Taiwan, he attended a celebration banquet hosted by the Hongdao Sports Development Foundation, talked about his feelings after the competition and enjoyed barbecue, spicy hot pot and other foods.
Facts
Won gold in the men's 200-meter butterfly at the Nagoya Asian Games
After swimmer Tsai Shu-min at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games
Kept eating for 2 or 3 days
Even eating it for more than 10 days would be painful
Xu Chia-ching accused of letting family misuse overseas mission resources; 僑委會: No misuse of public funds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan People's Party legislative caucus accused 僑委會 Minister Xu Chia-ching of allowing her American husband, Tang Bowei, to use an overseas mission's official vehicle and taking her 14-year-old son on an overseas trip under the guise of a photography officer. It called for her immediate suspension. 僑委會 issued a strong denial, saying official itineraries were reported in accordance with the law, expenses were reviewed under the rules, and there was absolutely no misuse of public funds to benefit private individuals.
Facts
Made 47 overseas trips in total
A total of 526 days abroad
Travel expenses totaled NT$23.83 million
One person accounted for nearly 3 tenths of 僑委會's overseas travel budget
Over 4 years, also claimed about NT$4.2 million in daily allowances
Traveled to New York and Washington, D.C., on the U.S. East Coast at least 3 or 4 times in a year
Another aerial confrontation over Democracy Reef: Philippines says Chinese J-16 fighter jets closed in; China says it warned them off
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China and the Philippines were involved in another aerial standoff near Democracy Reef (Huangyan Island) on the 3rd. The Philippines said a C-208 patrol aircraft was dangerously approached by 2 Chinese aircraft while conducting a maritime patrol, one of which was a J-16 fighter. 共軍南部戰區 claimed it tracked and monitored the aircraft and warned it to leave in accordance with law and regulations. The two sides gave conflicting accounts. The incident underscored rising tensions in the South China Sea. Following a collision between government vessels in September and a standoff at Second Thomas Shoal, Chinese military and coast guard forces have also conducted exercises and combat-readiness patrols in the waters around Democracy Reef several times in recent days.
Facts
Approached by 2 Chinese military aircraft
Original其中一架為殲16（J-16）戰機
Original菲律賓1架C-208型機3日「非法侵入」民主礁「領空」
Government vessels from the two countries collided in disputed waters in the South China Sea on September 18
Vessels from both sides faced off again at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands on September 24
菲律賓海岸防衛隊 accused the other side on the 25th
共軍南部戰區 first conducted joint naval and air exercises on the 27th
共軍南部戰區 conducted combat-readiness patrols in the air and waters around Democracy Reef again on the 30th
China and the Philippines were involved in another aerial standoff near Democracy Reef (which China calls Huangyan Island) on the 3rd
Japanese companies are pulling out of China at an unprecedented pace, amid economic slowdown and diplomatic tensions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese companies are leaving China at a record pace. A survey by Teikoku Databank showed that the number of Japanese companies operating in China fell to 10,118 in June this year, the lowest since 2010. More than 4,100 Japanese companies fully withdrew from China over the past 2 years, a record high, while only about 1,200 entered the market. Analysts said China’s economic slowdown, tariff and cost pressures, deteriorating Japan-China relations, and cases of Japanese citizens being detained have accelerated Japanese companies’ restructuring, with businesses increasingly reliant on the U.S. market.
Facts
Original今年6月在中國營運的日本企業數量較1年前減少22%
The total fell to 10,118, the lowest since records began in 2010
About 30% below the peak in 2012
A record 4,137 Japanese companies fully withdrew from China over the past 2 years
During the same period, only 1,221 Japanese companies entered China
Profits from the Chinese market now account for less than 15% of their total profits
Far below 23% in 2020
The share of profits from the U.S. market rose from 25% to 35%
Population decline and strained finances: 北見市 raises garbage bag prices by 50%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
北見市 in Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture is raising the price of its designated 45-liter garbage bags by 50%, from 90 yen to 135 yen, due to population decline and strained finances. The city’s population has fallen from more than 120,000 when it was formed through a merger in 2006 to about 106,000. In 2024, the city announced it faced an annual funding shortfall of more than 3 billion yen. In addition to cutting spending, the city government has jointly developed a counter service system with a local information technology company, introduced naming rights for roads and parks, and enhanced its hometown tax donation gifts. It met all targets in the first year of its fiscal rehabilitation plan.
Facts
The price of each designated 45-liter garbage bag is rising 50%, from 90 yen to 135 yen
135 yen (about NT$27)
The population has now fallen to about 106,000
The population exceeded 120,000
The city faces an annual funding shortfall of more than 3 billion yen (about NT$600 million)
The most expensive designated garbage bags cost 900 yen for a pack of 10
Starting this month, the 10-pack of 45-liter bags has risen to 1350 yen
Sales revenue from this system was about 22 million yen last fiscal year
Revenue was about 12.8 million yen last fiscal year
September foreign exchange reserves stay above US$600 billion; central bank sold a net US$17 billion in the first half
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中央銀行 reported that foreign exchange reserves stood at US$600.745 billion at the end of September, down US$1.159 billion from the previous month but still above the US$600 billion threshold. The bank also reported net foreign exchange sales of US$4.45 billion in the second quarter, bringing net sales in the first half to US$17 billion. The U.S. dollar index strengthened in September, and the bank intervened to sell foreign currency to stem the depreciation, slightly reducing the reserves. Foreign investors brought in about US$14.6 billion in principal that month and repatriated nearly US$17 billion in profits, for net outflows of about US$2.3 billion. Foreign investors’ holdings of domestic stocks and bonds, together with New Taiwan dollar deposits, totaled US$1.9272 trillion, equivalent to 321% of foreign exchange reserves, both record highs.
Facts
Foreign exchange reserves totaled US$600.745 billion at the end of September
Down US$1.159 billion from the previous month
Net foreign exchange sales of US$4.45 billion in the second quarter
Net foreign exchange sales totaled US$17 billion in the first half
Foreign investors brought in about US$14.6 billion in principal in September
3 U.S. and German scholars win Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics research that opens new frontiers in brain science
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to U.S. scholar Karl Deisseroth and German scientists Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, recognizing their discoveries in light-controlled ion channels and optogenetics, which have opened new avenues for neuroscience research into how the brain governs emotions, behavior and bodily functions.
Facts
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded today to U.S. scholar Deisseroth and German scientists Hegemann and Nagel
Karl Deisseroth is 54 years old
Peter Hegemann is 71 this year
Georg Nagel, now 73
He published this breakthrough in 2005
The prize money for each award will rise from 11 million Swedish kronor last year to 12 million Swedish kronor
Raised to 12 million Swedish kronor (about NT$38 million)
12 million Swedish kronor (about NT$38 million)
Companies mentioned：Howard Hughes Medical Institute（霍華休斯醫學中心）、Stanford University（史丹佛大學）、Humboldt University of Berlin（柏林洪堡大學）、University of Würzburg（烏茲堡大學）、The Nobel Foundation（諾貝爾獎基金會）
中華電信 opens Guatemala branch, entering Latin America’s ICT market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華電信 announced the establishment of its 中華電全球瓜地馬拉分公司 in Guatemala City. The subsidiary is led by 中華電信全球公司（CHT Global）, which has operated in the United States for more than 20 years. The company plans to expand its services from the United States into Latin America and the Caribbean, targeting local government digital infrastructure projects and the ICT needs of Taiwanese businesses. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung led a trade and economic delegation to the opening ceremony. A signing ceremony was also held that day for a project to build a “resilient backup data center” with Taiwan’s assistance to Guatemala’s Ministry of Finance.
Facts
A subsidiary of 中華電信全球公司（CHT Global）, which has operated in the United States for more than 20 years
It established the 中華電全球瓜地馬拉分公司 in Guatemala City on the 1st
Companies mentioned：中華電信、中華電信全球公司（CHT Global）、中華電全球瓜地馬拉分公司（Chunghwa Telecom Global Inc., Guatemala）
Modified-atmosphere shipping trial for Musang King durians validates Wan Hai’s push into fresh-produce market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
萬海航運 announced that it recently worked with a customer to complete the first commercial sea-shipping trial of tree-ripened Malaysian Musang King durians in a CA modified-atmosphere container. By precisely controlling oxygen and carbon dioxide levels and maintaining stable temperatures throughout the journey, the shipment successfully delivered highly ripened durians to their destination after a voyage of nearly 2 weeks, validating the feasibility of long-distance sea transport and targeting opportunities in high-value fresh produce.
Facts
Highly ripened durians reached their destination after a voyage of nearly 2 weeks
Taiwan stocks rise in both prices and trading volume to a record 49,712 points, poised to test the 50,000-point mark
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks rose in both prices and trading volume on the 5th, led by heavyweight electronics shares. The index hit an intraday high of 49,770.66 points and closed at 49,712.04 points, both record highs, after surging 1,236.3 points at the close. Trading value expanded to NT$1.150804 trillion, while total market capitalization reached NT$162.629435 trillion, also setting a record, as the market prepared to challenge the 50,000-point mark. 台積電 touched a record NT$2,580 intraday, while 聯發科 closed at NT$5,165. 統一投顧 said the index could reach 53,000 to 54,000 points by the end of the year.
Facts
The closing level of 49,712.04 points set a new record
Reached an intraday high of 49770.66
Surged 1,236.3 points at the close
Trading value expanded to NT$1.150804 trillion
The total market capitalization of listed companies reached NT$162.629435 trillion
The TPEx index rose 1.3% today, closing at 432.48 points
The TPEx index rose 1.3% today
晶圓代工龍頭台積電 played a key role in the rally today, touching a record NT$2,580 intraday
It closed at NT$2,575
Up 3%.
Contributed about 594.5 points to the benchmark index
High-priced IC design stock 聯發科 closed at NT$5,165
A gain of 4.34%
The number of high-priced stocks trading above NT$1,000 rose to 54
Including 8 stocks that hit the daily limit
Share prices of 4 other stocks, including 大量, 華碩, 倍利科 and 聖暉*, were above NT$900
India's finance minister says further concessions are difficult as trade talks with U.S. stall over strategic autonomy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Trade talks between India and the United States have stalled over the issue of strategic autonomy. Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at the Munich Leaders Meeting that it would be “very difficult” for either side to make further concessions, noting that tariffs are gradually losing their value as a bargaining tool. She also emphasized India's determination to deepen bilateral trade with European countries and the European Union, hoping access to European markets will boost employment in labor-intensive industries such as footwear, textiles and toys.
Facts
The authority to impose additional tariffs of up to 100%
The Munich Leaders Meeting provided a platform for about 100 senior decision-makers and experts
Japan agriculture minister admits gaffe, retracts remarks but denies he will resign
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japan's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Kazuo Yana admitted that before taking office he said road budgets for 2 municipalities in his constituency that did not support him had been “substantially cut.” He acknowledged that the remarks were inappropriate, apologized and retracted them, but denied coordinating with the relevant ministries to cut the budgets and denied that he would resign.
Facts
Was first tapped to join the Cabinet by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this September
Original簗和生今年5月出席栃木縣自民黨地方黨部的聚會時
The heads of both municipalities had not supported Kazuo Yana in the House of Representatives election in February
Original週刊新潮與週刊文春電子版9月30日披露
At a press conference on the 2nd of this month, he largely admitted making the remarks
His constituency is Tochigi’s 3rd electoral district
He said, “I have substantially cut this fiscal year's road budgets for Nasukarasuyama City and Nakagawa Town.” Both municipalities are in Kazuo Yana's constituency
Ryuichi Sakamoto retrospective to use reservation system; first booking window opens Oct. 15
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A major retrospective of Japanese music master Ryuichi Sakamoto, “Ryuichi Sakamoto | Seeing Sound, Hearing Time,” will be on view at 台北市立美術館 from Oct. 31 through March 14, 2027. The exhibition will primarily require online reservations. The first booking window opens on the OPENTIX platform at 10 a.m. on Oct. 15, with a maximum of 4 tickets per account for each time slot.
Facts
Japanese music master Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023)
Includes archival selections from the 1999 opera LIFE
Brings together 7 large-scale installations
Each account may reserve up to 4 tickets for the same entry time slot
The first booking window opens at 10 a.m. on the 15th
Reservations for visits from Oct. 31 to Nov. 29 open at 10 a.m. on the 15th
The major retrospective will run from Oct. 31 through March 14, 2027
Temperatures in some areas near the mountains in Hsinchu and Miaoli could fall below 20 degrees Celsius early on the 8th
Lows across the country will be around 22 to 25 degrees tomorrow
Highs in northern Taiwan will be around 26 to 29 degrees
Highs in the north could reach 30 degrees
Highs around 34 degrees
Waves could still reach 2 to 3 meters tomorrow
There are currently 3 typhoons in the northwestern Pacific
Scattered, brief showers are expected from the 9th to the 12th along the north coast, in Yilan and Hualien, and in the mountainous areas of Greater Taipei
International steel prices rise; 中鋼 raises prices on 5 steel products by NT$900 per metric ton for November
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to rising international steel prices and steelmaking costs, 中鋼 will raise prices on 5 products in its November monthly pricing by NT$900 per metric ton. Bar steel producer 豐興 will keep domestic rebar, scrap steel and section steel prices unchanged.
Facts
Prices on 5 products in November monthly pricing to rise by NT$900 per metric ton
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has raised its forecast for global economic growth this year from 2.8% to 2.9%
Iron ore prices consolidate in a range of US$90 to US$95 per metric ton
Metallurgical coal prices consolidate near US$270 to US$275 per metric ton
Local hot-rolled coil spot prices approach US$1,380 per metric ton
Hot-rolled coil spot prices break through US$840 per metric ton
Crude steel output fell 3.7% year over year in August
Announced price increases of 5,000 to 10,000 yen per metric ton for all products starting in October
About US$32 to US$64
Taiwan hot-rolled coil spot prices have risen by more than NT$1,000 per metric ton cumulatively in recent months
紐柯 raises hot-rolled steel prices for 8 consecutive weeks
Germany and France say EU's anti-economic coercion tool is too slow, propose new mechanism to strengthen deterrence against China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Germany and France believe the European Union’s existing Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) responds too slowly and are pushing to establish a new trade countermeasure mechanism. If necessary, it could restrict Chinese companies’ access to the European market in as little as 24 hours, strengthening deterrence against Beijing’s ability to cut off supplies of key raw materials such as rare earths. Germany and France will submit a joint paper before the EU summit on October 15 and 16. The new mechanism could be modeled on the U.S. Section 301 provision, but even an accelerated process would mean it could not take effect until next year at the earliest.
Facts
Germany and France want the new trade tool to be able to restrict China’s access to the European market within as little as 24 hours in a crisis
Investigations typically take 4 months
The EU Council then has up to 8 to 10 weeks to decide whether economic coercion has occurred
The “Anti-Coercion Instrument,” which took effect in late 2023
A joint paper is expected before the EU summit on October 15 and 16
The new mechanism could also be modeled on the U.S. “Section 301” provision
Weak U.S. jobs data eases rate-hike concerns; most Asian shares close higher, led by Taiwan and Japan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. added just 29,000 nonfarm jobs in September, far below expectations, prompting markets to expect that the Federal Reserve could pause rate hikes this month. Falling oil prices also eased inflationary pressure. Most Asian markets closed higher, led by Taiwan and Japan. The Nikkei 225 surged 2.4% to close at 69,946.86, while Taiwan’s weighted index jumped 2.55% to close at 49,172.04.
Facts
The forecast of 84,000 additional jobs from analysts surveyed by 道瓊新聞社（Dow Jones Newswires）
The unemployment rate edged up to 4.2% in September
Slightly above analysts’ forecast of 4.1%
The probability of a Fed rate hike this month is only slightly above 20%
Down sharply from more than 65% a few days ago
The U.S. core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 3% year over year in August
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 2.4%, or 1,637.40 points, today to close at 69,946.86
Surged 2.4%, or 1,637.40 points, to close at 69,946.86
Closed at 69,946.86
Taiwan’s weighted index jumped 2.55%, or 1,236.30 points, to close at 49,172.04
Jumped 2.55%, or 1,236.30 points
Closed at 49,172.04
Companies mentioned：聯邦準備理事會（Fed）、道瓊新聞社（Dow Jones Newswires）、美國勞工統計局（BLS）、芝加哥商品交易所集團（CME Group）、SPI資產管理公司（SPI Asset Management）