Vital Statistics Survey — Vital Statistics, Final Figures, Archived Statistical Tables (Tables Not Included in the Report), Births, Annual, 2025
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
Information on birth data in the 2025 annual Vital Statistics final figures and archived statistical tables (tables not included in the report), released by 厚生労働省 on September 30, 2026. Dataset ID: “000001490576.” The annual statistics comprise 21 CSV files containing 21 types of tabulations on births, including by prefecture, sex, birth order, mother's age and birth weight.
Information on the dataset “Vital Statistics Survey_Vital Statistics_Final Figures_Divorces_Annual_2025,” released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on September 30, 2026. It contains final statistics on divorces for 2025, comprising 24 tables (CSV 24 files) covering categories including prefecture, month of filing, type of divorce, duration of cohabitation, ages of spouses, child custody and nationality.
Information on the dataset “Vital Statistics Survey — Vital Statistics, Final Figures, Marriages, Annual, 2025,” released by 厚生労働省. These annual final statistics on marriages in the 2025 survey comprise 36 tables (CSV 36 files), covering categories including prefecture, month of filing, first marriages, remarriages, the nationalities of spouses and average age at marriage. Dataset ID: 000001490574.
大車隊 (2640): Announces the board's resolution to appoint members of the 5th Compensation Committee
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
大車隊 (2640) announced that its board resolved on 115年8月12日 to appoint members of the 5th Compensation Committee. 蔡文賢, 謝聖言, 郭昭宏 and 李易騰 will serve. The 4th committee's term expired on 115年6月11日, and the new members' term will run from 115年8月12日 to 118年6月11日.
Facts
The company's board resolved on 115/08/12 to appoint members of the 5th Compensation Committee.
The 4th Compensation Committee's term expired on 115/06/11.
The company completed a full re-election of its directors at the regular shareholders' meeting on 115/06/12.
Their term will run from 115/08/12 until the expiration of the 8th Board's term on 118/06/11.
捷立康 (7686): Announces the board's resolution to convene a special shareholders' meeting in 115 and related matters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
捷立康 (7686) announced that its board resolved to convene a special shareholders' meeting in 115, to be held in person on 115年11月30日 in the company's B1 conference room in Neihu District, Taipei City. Agenda items include adopting several codes related to corporate governance and business integrity, amending the articles of incorporation, applying for a stock listing, conducting a cash capital increase for public underwriting ahead of the initial listing, and a full re-election of 7 directors, including 4 independent directors.
Facts
Board resolution date: 115/10/05
Date of special shareholders' meeting: 115/11/30
Full re-election of 7 directors, including 4 independent directors
Start date of book closure: 115/11/01
End date of book closure: 115/11/30
Proceed in accordance with Article 11 of the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation Rules for Review of Securities Listings.
圓方科技 (3194): Invited to attend an investor conference hosted by 群益金鼎證券 on 115年10月6日
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
圓方科技 (3194) announced that it was invited to attend an investor conference hosted by 群益金鼎證券 on 115年10月6日 at the Hung Tai Financial Building's 16th floor. The company will discuss publicly disclosed financial figures, operating performance and other information.
Facts
The company was invited to attend an investor conference hosted by 群益金鼎證券 on 115年10月6日.
2. Time of investor conference: 14:30
Hung Tai Financial Building, 16th floor (16F, No. 156, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City)
天意能創 (4530): Supplemental announcement on behalf of subsidiary 宏井股份有限公司 regarding the board's election of its chairperson
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
天意能創 (4530), on behalf of its subsidiary 宏井股份有限公司, announced that its board elected a chairperson on 115年6月10日. Former chairperson 陳冠瑋 continued in the role after the expiration of the term, with no change to the position or appointee.
Facts
1. Board resolution date or date of change: 115/06/10
穩懋 (3105): On behalf of major subsidiary Chainwin Biotech and Agrotech (Cayman Islands) Co. Ltd., announces that the chairperson has set the capital increase record date
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
穩懋 (3105), on behalf of its major subsidiary Chainwin Biotech and Agrotech (Cayman Islands) Co. Ltd., announced that the chairperson set 115/10/31 as the capital increase record date. The company will issue 15,034,127 new shares, each with a par value and issue price of US$1, for a total issue amount of US$15,034,127. Existing shareholders will subscribe for 0.23% of the shares. After the capital increase, 穩懋's stake in the subsidiary will fall to 65.09%.
Facts
Number of shares to be issued: 15,034,127
Par value per share: US$1
Total issue amount: US$15,034,127
Issue price: US$1
Subscription ratio for existing shareholders: 0.23%
Cash capital increase record date: 115/10/31
The company's stake in Chainwin Biotech and Agrotech (Cayman Islands) Co.,Ltd. will fall to 65.09%.
Board resolution or company decision date: 115/10/05
Companies mentioned：穩懋、Chainwin Biotech and Agrotech (Cayman Islands) Co. Ltd.
智賦科 (6475): Announces resignation of corporate director
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
智賦科 (6475) announced that corporate director 安橋亞洲成長資產管理股份有限公司 resigned for business planning considerations. Its appointed corporate representative, 廖仕群, was also removed from the position. The resignation takes effect on 115/10/12. The original term ran from 115/06/24 to 118/06/23. The ratio of director changes during the same term is 1/9, below one-third of the board.
Facts
Date of occurrence: 115/10/05
Effective date of resignation: 115/10/12
(8) Original term (e.g., xx/xx/xx to xx/xx/xx): 115/06/24~118/06/23
(10) Ratio of director changes during the same term: 1/9
普瑞博 (6847): Announces extension of the payment deadline for designated subscribers in the company's 1st cash capital increase in 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
普瑞博生技 (6847) announced that, in light of recent capital market volatility and to give designated subscribers sufficient time to prepare, it will extend the payment deadline for designated subscribers in its 1st cash capital increase in 115 from the originally scheduled 115年09月07日 to 115年10月23日. All other terms of the cash capital increase and the payment deadline for existing shareholders remain unchanged.
Facts
1. Date of occurrence: 115/10/05
The payment deadline has been extended to 115年10月23日
浩鼎 (4174): The company's securities have met the criteria for the publication of trading information in the centralized market; relevant information is announced to help investors distinguish and understand the situation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
浩鼎 (4174) announced that its securities have met the criteria for the publication of trading information in the centralized market. Revenue for the single month of 115年8月 was NT$0.817 million, down 23.43% from the same period last year. Revenue for 115年第2季 was NT$15.280 million, up 19.77% from the same period last year. Revenue for the latest 4 quarters totaled NT$52.203 million, and after-tax earnings per share were -NT$11.60.
宏于電機 (7869): To hold a pre-listing performance presentation on 115年11月04日
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
宏于電機 (7869) announced that it will hold a pre-listing performance presentation at 2:30 p.m. on 115年11月4日 in the Amber Pearl Hall on the 3rd floor of 台北寒舍艾美酒店. The company's management team will discuss industry developments, financial and operating conditions, future risks, and matters requiring supplementary disclosure as requested by the Taipei Exchange.
Facts
Time of the investor conference: 14:30
Amber Pearl Hall, 3rd floor, 台北寒舍艾美酒店
No. 38, Songren Road, Xicun Village, Xinyi District, Taipei City
力麒 (5512): Announces change to the acquisition of right-of-use assets from a related party
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
力麒 (5512) announces a change to its acquisition of right-of-use assets from related party 慶益開發股份有限公司. Due to the consolidation of group offices and relocation arrangements, the lease for the 9th floor at No. 99, Jilin Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, will be terminated early on ROC year 115 September 30. After the change, only the right-of-use asset for the 8th floor will be retained. Monthly rent will be adjusted from NT$305,550 to NT$156,450, and the right-of-use asset amount from approximately NT$10,105,694 to approximately NT$5,174,393. The change will have no impact on the company’s financial or business operations.
Facts
Total rent: NT$305,550 per month (including tax)
Right-of-use asset amount: approximately NT$10,105,694
Early termination, on ROC year 115 September 30, of the lease for the right to use the property on the 9th floor at No. 99, Jilin Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Revised total rent: NT$156,450 per month (including tax)
Revised right-of-use asset amount: approximately NT$5,174,393
力麒 (5512): Announces disposal of real estate to a related party
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
力麒 (5512) announces the disposal of real estate on the 18th floor at Nos. 155 and 157, Songjiang Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, and five underground parking spaces to its related-party subsidiary 山林水環境工程股份有限公司. The total transaction amount is NT$521.61 million, with an estimated gross margin of approximately 30%–40%. This is a transaction between the group’s parent and subsidiary companies and will be fully eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
Facts
Total transaction amount: NT$521,610,000
宏邦不動產估價師聯合事務所; appraised value: NT$519,277,440
Building price: approximately NT$1.8012 million per ping
Sale price: approximately NT$4.06 million per vehicle
Estimated gross margin: approximately 30%–40%
Land area: 70.98 square meters, equivalent to approximately 21.47 ping
Building area: 1,058.49 square meters, equivalent to approximately 320.20 ping (including parking spaces)
力麒(5512): Announces board approval of company relocation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
力麒建設股份有限公司 (5512) announced that its board of directors approved the company’s relocation on ROC year 115 October 5. The business address will move from 8F, No. 99, Jilin Road, Taipei City, to 20F, No. 155, Songjiang Road, Taipei City. The company will file the change of registration with the competent authorities in accordance with the law.
Facts
1. Date of occurrence: 115/10/05
Original address: 8F, No. 99, Jilin Road, Taipei City
New address: 20F, No. 155, Songjiang Road, Taipei City
Paragraph 9 of Article 7 of the Enforcement Rules of the Securities and Exchange Act
欣新網 (2949): (Correction) August 27 announcement of board resolution to acquire securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
欣新網 (2949) announces a correction to its board resolution to acquire 60 ordinary shares of 株式会社ブランジスタソリューション (Brangista Solution), at a price of 8 million yen per unit, for a total transaction amount of 480 million yen and a 30% equity stake. The main purpose is to expand its business and achieve economies of scale. The funding source is the company’s own funds.
Facts
Number of shares in the transaction: 60
Price per unit: 8,000,000 yen
Total transaction amount: 480,000,000 yen
Shareholding ratio: 30%
Net asset value per share of the company whose securities are acquired or disposed of: 224,551.76
Ratio to total assets in the most recent financial statements: 45.44% (corrected)
Ratio to equity attributable to owners of the parent: 90.75% (corrected)
太普高 (3284): Subsidiary 普興股份有限公司 announces acquisition of right-of-use assets from a related party
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
太普高 (3284), on behalf of its subsidiary 普興股份有限公司, announces the acquisition of right-of-use assets from related party 太普高精密影像股份有限公司. The assets are a factory and equipment at No. 20, Juguang 2nd Street, Daliao District, Kaohsiung City, with a leased area of 3,506.98 square meters (approximately 1,060.86 ping). Monthly rent is NT$646,064 (including tax), and the total right-of-use asset amount is NT$33,334,018. The valuation was conducted by 陳聯興 of 華淵不動產估價師事務所. The transaction was approved by the board of directors on ROC year 115 October 5, and was conducted through negotiation.
Facts
Leased area: 3,506.98 square meters, equivalent to 1,060.86 ping.
騏億鑫 (7848): Invited to participate in an investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
騏億鑫 (7848) announces that it has been invited to participate in an investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券 at 14:30 on 115 October 7, in Room 1901, 19F, 台開大樓 (No. 2, Section 2, Chongqing South Road, Taipei City). The company will discuss its recent operations and related financial and business information. Seating is limited; registration with 永豐金 is required in advance.
Facts
Applicable clause No. XX: 30
Date of occurrence: 115/10/07
Time of the investor conference: 14:30
台開⼤ Building, 19F, Room 1901
No. 2, ⼀ Section, Chongqing South Road, Taipei City
三圓 (4416): Announces repayment plan for maturing convertible corporate bonds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
三圓建設 (4416) announces the repayment plan for its third domestic secured convertible corporate bonds at maturity. The bonds have a face value of NT$955,900,000. As of the put-option record date of 115 September 30, put options had been exercised for NT$953,200,000, leaving only NT$2,700,000 for which no put option had been exercised. Repayment funds will come from a credit facility to be applied for from a bank. The put-option proceeds are scheduled to be paid on 115 October 7.
Facts
The company issued its third domestic secured convertible corporate bonds, with a face value of $955,900,000
As of 115/09/30, put options had been exercised for $953,200,000 of the company’s convertible corporate bonds
Put options have not yet been exercised for $2,700,000
115 September 30 is the bond put-option record date
115 October 7 is the payment date for the put-option proceeds
立盈(7820) announced the completion of its share buyback. The originally planned maximum buyback amount was NT$864,737,742, for 300,000 shares. The actual buyback period was 115/08/11 to 115/10/05, during which all 300,000 shares were repurchased for a total of NT$35,126,033, at an average price of NT$117.09 per share. Treasury shares held cumulatively represent 0.79% of total issued shares.
Facts
Originally planned maximum total share buyback amount (NT$): 864,737,742
Originally planned number of shares to be repurchased: 300,000
Originally planned buyback price range (NT$): 95.00~150.00
Actual buyback period: 115/08/11~115/10/05
Number of shares repurchased in this buyback: 300,000
Total amount of shares repurchased in this buyback (NT$): 35,126,033
Average price per share repurchased in this buyback (NT$): 117.09
Cumulative number of the company's own shares held: 300,000
Cumulative number of the company's own shares held as a percentage of total issued shares (%): 0.79
Taiwan Design Expo to open Sept. 24 in Taoyuan City, a first for Taiwan's gateway city
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Taiwan Design Expo will be held for the first time in Taoyuan City over 18 days, from September 24 to October 11, 2026. With the theme “TAOYUAN in FLOW,” the expo will bring together more than 700 designers and over 1,600 companies. It will feature 16 themed exhibitions across its 2 main exhibition areas in Qingpu and Zhongli, along with related events at 5 satellite venues. Nearly 50 international design teams from 16 countries will take part, making this the largest international exchange event to date. A further 22 related events are planned during the expo.
Facts
It will run for 18 days, from September 24 to October 11
More than 700 designers
More than 1,600 companies will take part
A total of 16 themed exhibitions will be held in the 2 main exhibition areas of Qingpu and Zhongli
Related events will also be held at 5 satellite venues
Nearly 50 international design teams from 16 countries will take part
14 major themed exhibitions are planned
Exhibitions on 2 main themes will be held
22 related events are planned
1 projection-mapping show and 4 exhibitions will be held
3D printing workshop 3DLab launches “pouring art (bear art)” experience, creating patterns by pouring paint
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
3D printing workshop and experience studio “3DLab” (jointly operated by 株式会社sunU and 株式会社ウォーカー, in Yushima, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo) has launched a hands-on workshop in “pouring art (bear art),” where paint is poured over figurines to create patterns. The workshop will be held on 4 dates: October 8, 10, 17 and 22. Participants can use 3D-printed Nurikko Animals or bring their own pieces. The fee is 4,000 yen plus the cost of the figurine.
Facts
In October, sessions will be held on 4 dates: Thursday the 8th, Saturday the 10th, Saturday the 17th and Thursday the 22nd
7 types: cats, dogs, rabbits, bears, pigs, penguins and hamsters
Available in 3 sizes, approximately 5 cm, 7 cm and 10 cm tall
Duration: 60 minutes per session
Basic fee: 4,000 yen (includes paint and use of the venue) plus the cost of the figurine
Nurikko Animal (small), approximately 5 cm tall: +2,000 yen
Nurikko Animal (medium), approximately 7 cm tall: +4,000 yen
Nurikko Animal (large), approximately 10 cm tall: +7,000 yen
Capacity: 4 people per session, first come, first served
Hayato Sano named the new face of “Meiji Nama no Toki”! His blissful expression as he gazes into the camera, savoring its rich flavor and lingering finish, is a delight. New TV and web commercials released, along with behind-the-scenes footage and an interview!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社 明治 has named actor and artist Hayato Sano the new image character for “Meiji Nama no Toki.” New TV commercials, “May the Aftertaste Continue” (15 seconds) and “Eternal Moments with You” (30 seconds), will begin airing nationwide on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. 3 vertical web commercials, as well as behind-the-scenes and interview videos, will also be released on the same day. “Nama no Toki Nagori Matcha” will go on sale nationwide on October 6, and “Nama no Toki Moist Milk” will get new packaging.
Facts
Following strong sales, with cumulative sales of the “Nama no Toki” series topping 7.8 million units
New TV commercials “Nama no Toki: May the Aftertaste Continue” and “Nama no Toki: Eternal Moments with You” will begin airing nationwide on Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Since it first went on sale in limited areas in May 2025
The 3 vertical web commercials will be released online starting October 6, 2026 (Tuesday).
New TV commercial: “When It’s Fresh: Let the Afterglow Continue” (15 seconds)
New TV commercial: “When It’s Fresh: A Moment Forever with You” (30 seconds)
It is said that she ate 2 boxes herself while getting her makeup done on the morning of the shoot before heading to the set.
Mei Hata promotes a “Japan-born” product in a kimono and hakama! New TV commercial for mouthwash “Mondamin Premium Care White Mint” to air nationwide starting October 6 (Tuesday)
Exclusive comments from Ai Tominaga: “Hidetoshi Nakata feels like a classmate.”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
BS Nippon TV’s program “Ai Tominaga: Tradition to the Future” will launch its “Second Chapter” on October 7, 2026. Host Ai Tominaga will hold a special discussion at the World Cultural Forum with Hidetoshi Nakata, a former member of Japan’s national soccer team and representative of JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY, and Kazumi Murose, a lacquer artist who holds the Important Intangible Cultural Property designation for maki-e. The program will also share the story behind a tea bowl specially made for Yuichiro Miura and efforts to pass on techniques to the next generation.
Facts
In the broadcast on Wednesday, October 7, 2026...
Airs every Wednesday at 10 p.m.
Since retiring from active competition, Nakata has spent 15 years traveling throughout Japan to explore crafts, agriculture and sake breweries.
Adventurer Yuichiro Miura, who became the oldest person in the world at the time (80 years old) to climb Everest
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＢＳ日テレ、株式会社 JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY、MOA MUSEUM OF ART
Surpassed 7 million units in cumulative shipments*1
The total volume of the main product and refills shipped from April 26, 2025, through the end of August 2026, converted into units based on the main product’s capacity (100 mL)
Converted into units based on the main product’s capacity (100 mL)
Start of broadcast: October 16, 2026
At about 140 g, it is as light as a smartphone and easy to use quickly.
The slim head easily reaches into gaps as narrow as 4 cm.
Gold is undervalued! Deutsche Bank: Oversold and underallocated, with a more favorable backdrop in 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Daniel Ghali, head of metals research at 德意志銀行, said gold has become “oversold” after its recent correction, while investor allocations remain low. However, it has held above its lows since July, unlike in 2021 to 2022. Central bank purchases have doubled, and institutional participation has expanded by about 70%, creating a pattern of “speculative underallocation and official-sector overweighting.” The allocation environment is expected to become more favorable in 2027.
Facts
德意志銀行 says gold has become “oversold” after its recent correction, while investor allocations remain low
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield briefly rose above 5%, while crude oil remained above $100 a barrel
Gold positioning may currently be at one of its most bearish levels since October 2021
Active investors' net long positions are down about 55% from the June peak
Official-sector gold purchases have increased to more than twice the pace seen in 2021 to 2022
The range of institutional investors participating in gold has expanded by about 70% since 2021
The gold allocation environment is expected to become more favorable in 2027
Filling up is increasingly costly! Global share of new pure gasoline car sales falls below half for the first time in H1
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has driven up fuel prices, accelerating consumers' shift to electric and hybrid vehicles. Data from Mobility Global show global sales of pure gasoline cars fell 10% year over year in the first half of this year, with their market share falling below half for the first time to 49%, reflecting how high oil prices are driving vehicle electrification.
Facts
Global pure gasoline car sales fell 10% year over year from month 1 to month 6 this year, to 20.25 million vehicles
Pure gasoline cars' share of global new-car sales fell below half for the first time, to 49%, down 3 percentage points from the same period last year
Hybrid and electric vehicles together account for about 55% of sales in China
Global electric vehicle sales in the second quarter increased 35% from the first quarter
Electric vehicle sales hit records in 50 countries in the second quarter
Sales in markets including Brazil, India, Australia and Vietnam from 3 to 6 were about twice those in the same period last year
Pure electric vehicle sales in European markets, including the UK, Switzerland and Norway, rose 52.2% year over year in August
Where are the opportunities in bond markets? 摩根大通 favors investment-grade corporate bonds to outperform Treasuries in Q4
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
摩根大通 strategists favor U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds over Treasuries in the fourth quarter, expecting credit spreads to narrow. The fourth quarter is expected to be the slowest quarter of the year for bond issuance.
Facts
摩根大通 strategists favor U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds over U.S. Treasuries in the fourth quarter.
A strategy team led by Nathaniel Rosenbaum published a report last Friday.
The JULI Index spread over Treasuries is expected to narrow from 96 basis points to 85 basis points.
The Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index spread is expected to narrow from about 82 basis points to 73 basis points.
Large cloud providers may issue about $50 billion in bonds again this year.
U.S. investment-grade corporate bond issuance is expected to total about $305 billion for the remainder of this year.
As in previous years, the fourth quarter will be the slowest quarter of the year for bond issuance.
Instead of banning exports, Trump proposes tax cuts! Trump plans to ease restrictions on tax-exempt diesel to relieve high fuel prices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump plans to announce an executive order on the 5th, expanding the permitted use of tax-exempt red-dyed diesel and waiving taxes on on-road diesel, in a bid to lower fuel costs for farmers and truck drivers ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
Facts
The Trump administration may announce an executive order as early as the 5th, expanding the permitted use of tax-exempt diesel
Tax-exempt red-dyed diesel is exempt from the 24-cent-per-gallon federal excise tax
The average retail price of diesel on Sunday was $6.32 per gallon
Diesel prices are about 68% higher than the $3.76 recorded on February 28
OriginalG7及夥伴上周五同意釋出最多1億桶緊急原油與柴油庫存
The midterm elections will be held on November 3
The average retail price of diesel reached a record high of $6.53 last month
French public finance pressures may worsen! Central bank governor warns the country risks being “strangled by high interest rates”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
French central bank governor Emmanuel Moulin warned on Monday that France risks being “strangled by interest rates” if it fails to put its public finances in order. The spread between French and German 10-year government bonds has risen to its widest since the eurozone debt crisis, while markets are also concerned about a showdown between the far right and far left in the 2027 election.
Facts
French central bank governor Emmanuel Moulin warned on Monday (the 5th) that France risks being “strangled by interest rates.”
Moulin said that despite “serious and worrying” moves in sovereign bond markets, France could still regain investors' confidence.
Moulin made clear that France is not Greece during the eurozone debt crisis.
Moulin said that if France passes a budget this year in line with the government's plan, cuts spending and narrows its deficit, fiscal consolidation would reassure markets.
The premium on French 10-year government bond yields over comparable German bonds has recently risen to its highest level since the eurozone debt crisis.
Recent polls indicate the 2027 presidential election could go to a runoff between far-right candidate Le Pen and far-left candidate Mélenchon.
Who benefits from the $20 billion deal? 輝達 buys technology and poaches talent; former Groq employees sue, saying shareholders lose out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 and Groq face a shareholder lawsuit over their $20 billion deal. Former Groq engineers allege that the board effectively sold the company without a shareholder vote, that the deal price was too low, and that conflicts of interest existed. Groq denies the allegations.
Facts
The $20 billion deal between 輝達 (NVDA-US) and AI chip-design startup Groq faces a shareholder lawsuit.
Joshua Rubin and Benjamin Serebrin filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery on Oct. 2.
Groq announced last December that it had reached a licensing agreement with 輝達 for AI inference technology.
About 150 to 200 Groq engineers also joined 輝達 as employees.
輝達 allocated $17 billion for a technology licensing deal described as “non-exclusive” and also provided $3 billion in 輝達 restricted stock units (RSUs).
Groq has raised about $1 billion since June this year, with 輝達 among its investors.
An email 黃仁勳 sent to employees said 輝達 was recruiting talent and obtaining a license to Groq's intellectual property, not acquiring the company.
Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine's strikes on Russia as US gasoline prices soar
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US President Trump blamed soaring gasoline prices in a post on the social media platform Truth Social on Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries, saying Iran and the Strait of Hormuz were no longer the main causes. He also targeted Democratic-led blue states, including California, for closing refineries.
Facts
The US will hold midterm elections in early November.
Iranian president calls talks meaningless, says US aims to topple regime
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Iranian President Pezeshkian criticized negotiations with the United States as “meaningless,” saying the US attacked Iran three times after talks and that its real goal is to topple the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi also stressed that the war with the United States cannot be resolved by military means, vowed a tougher defense if Iran is attacked again, and argued that only negotiations based on justice and fairness can end the conflict.
AI sparks wealth-creation boom; 9 Taiwanese make 彭博's global top 500 billionaires list
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The latest 彭博 Billionaires Index rankings show that the combined wealth of about 100 technology billionaires among the world's 500 richest people rose by $845 billion as of September 30, the highest increase for the first 9 months of a year on record. The list includes 9 Taiwanese billionaires, all of whom had higher net worths than a year earlier, with their wealth gains driven mainly by the AI boom and soaring technology stocks.
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The combined wealth of about 100 technology billionaires rose by $845 billion
9 Taiwanese billionaires are among the world's 500 richest people
Nigerian military aircraft crashes in country's southwest; all 32 aboard killed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nigerian President Tinubu confirmed that an air force ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Ondo State in the southwest while flying from Benin City to Lagos. All 32 people aboard, including 25 passengers and 7 crew members, were killed. Tinubu has ordered the air force to investigate the cause of the crash.
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All 32 people aboard were killed
My deepest condolences to the families of the 25 passengers and 7 crew members who died
Acephate at 0.51 ppm and methamidophos at 0.27 ppm were detected in “Tomatoes” sold by 吉備農産物販売, exceeding the regulatory limits. Refunds and recalls have begun (response start date: October 02, 2026).
香月 “Rice-flour karinto ‘Kataikeno’ Brown Sugar” (sold at its own stores, ふくい食の國291, 福人喜駅前店, IROHAYUあわら and 城下町マルシェ) - Refund / Recall
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
香月 is refunding and recalling its rice-flour karinto “Kataikeno” Brown Sugar because the allergen “sesame” was omitted from the label. The products were sold at its own stores, ふくい食の國291, 福人喜駅前店, IROHAYUあわら and 城下町マルシェ. The response start date is September 26, 2026.
內政部消防署 reported a fire of another type on Yonghe Road in Daya District, Taichung City. The incident was closed on October 6, 2026, and was classified as minor. The public was advised to stay away from the alert area to avoid interfering with rescue operations.
水利署 issued a notice of free overflow from 鯉魚潭水庫 into Jing Shan Creek. The affected areas include Sanyi Township in Miaoli County and Waipu, Dajia, Houli and Da'an districts in Taichung City. Nearby residents are urged to remain alert and stay away from the riverbed.
A post-Cabinet meeting press conference by Health, Labour and Welfare Minister 上野厚生労働大臣 will be held.
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 announced that Health, Labour and Welfare Minister 上野厚生労働大臣 will hold a post-Cabinet meeting press conference in the ministry’s press room at around 10:45 on Tuesday, October 6, Reiwa 8.
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Date and time: Tuesday, October 6, Reiwa 8, around 10:45
Flooding in Bangkok prompts fabricated disaster footage of fish in the streets to circulate online
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
A video circulating online claims that Sukhumvit in Bangkok was flooded and that large numbers of fish appeared in the streets. A fact-check found that the footage was fabricated and generated by Meta AI, not a real scene of flooding. Hive Moderation detected a 99.8% probability that the video was AI-generated and a 95.4% probability that it was generated by Meta AI. It also carries a Meta AI digital signature. The 7-11 sign in the video misspells the English name as “LEVEN,” and the street layout does not match Google Street View. Thai PBS also said Bangkok did experience flooding from heavy rain on September 28, but there is no evidence that fish appeared in Sukhumvit.
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The video circulating online has a 99.8% probability of being AI-generated
There is also a 95.4% probability that the video was generated by Meta AI
Flooding was reported in 25 provinces, including Bangkok