A father sells a house worth NT$10 million to his son, who really does transfer the money, but it may still count as a gift！Tax authorities investigate “where the money came from”
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When a father sells a NT$10 million house to his son, tax authorities investigate the source of the funds even if the son transfers the money. If the money came from a loan or a loan secured by a guarantee, it may be deemed a gift. If the son uses his own funds to buy the house and can prove it, the transaction may be treated as a sale.
Facts
Under current tax law, property transactions between fathers and sons are assessed not only by whether money was transferred, but also by the source of the purchase funds.
Article 5 of the Estate and Gift Tax Act stipulates that property sales between relatives within the second degree of kinship are generally deemed gifts, unless it can be proven that the payment was not obtained through borrowing or a secured loan.
If a father lends money to his son, who then transfers it to his father to buy a house, it may still be deemed a gift.
If a father guarantees a loan so his son can borrow from a bank to buy a house, the loan may still be deemed a gift.
Parents may give cash to their children over the years using the gift-tax exemption, and the children can use those funds to buy a house, but the flow of funds must be traceable and consistent.
14 years ago, he said he was “more inclined toward this abolitionist line of thinking,” but now says support for the death penalty is closer to his position！What has changed about Taiwan’s death penalty over the past 14 years？
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KMT legislator 羅智強 resurfaced an old post from 2012 in which DPP Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 supported abolishing the death penalty, sparking controversy. 沈伯洋 responded that his current position is close to that of the author of 《死刑肯定論》. This article examines changes to Taiwan’s death penalty system from 2012 to 2026, noting that after a Constitutional Court ruling, the threshold for imposing the death penalty rose sharply and executions became less frequent.
Facts
In a 2012 Facebook post, 沈伯洋 wrote, “I’m more inclined toward this abolitionist line of thinking.” The post has now been resurfaced by KMT legislator 羅智強 and others as a focus of election campaigning.
On September 20, 2024, the Constitutional Court issued Judgment No. 8 of 113, which did not rule the death penalty unconstitutional but set strict limits on its application.
The Constitutional Court requires death penalty cases to be decided unanimously by the professional judges on the panel, and prohibits imposing the death penalty by majority vote.
《長月燼明》, starring 白鹿 and 羅雲熙, didn’t make the top spot！The 10 best mainland Chinese dramas featuring couples who marry first and fall in love later: 《柳舟記》, starring 王楚然 and 張晚意, is hailed as a masterpiece, surpassing 《長月燼明》 in ratings
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This article compiles the top 10 in an online poll of the “most unforgettable mainland Chinese dramas featuring couples who marry first and fall in love later.” 《大唐榮耀》 took first place, 《柳舟記》 ranked 2nd, and 《卿卿日常》 came in 3rd.
Facts
《大唐榮耀》, starring 任嘉倫 and 景甜, won the poll for the “most unforgettable mainland Chinese drama featuring a couple who marry first and fall in love later.”
《柳舟記》, starring 張晚意 and 王楚然, ranked 2nd on the list.
《卿卿日常》, starring 白敬亭 and 田曦薇, took 3rd place on the list.
The “般若浮生” arc in 《長月燼明》, starring 羅雲熙 and 白鹿, made the top 5 with its emotionally devastating romance.
This article ranks Japanese live-action series released by Netflix from 2024 to 2026 by their Douban ratings, noting that 《地獄占星師》 is the highest-rated Japanese series of the past 3 years, with a score of 8.2, surpassing popular titles such as 《地面師》. It also provides details on the cast, plots and audience reactions for the top 10 series.
Facts
The highest-rated Japanese series on Netflix in the past 3 years is 《地獄占星師》, with a Douban score of 8.2.
《地面師》 ranked 4th among Japanese series on Netflix in the past 3 years, with a Douban rating of 7.2.
Original《假面美顏》由松岡茉優和仲里依紗主演，豆瓣評價為6.5分。
Original《氣體人第一號》由小栗旬和蒼井優主演，豆瓣評價為6.7分。
Original《浪漫匿名者》由小栗旬和韓孝周主演，豆瓣評價為6.7分。
Original《忍者之家》由賀來賢人和吉岡里帆主演，豆瓣評價為6.8分。
《S&X》 stars 中島健人 and 新木優子 and has a Douban rating of 6.8.
徐佳青 resigns, saying “Saving A won’t save B”；陳沂 mocks her: Is every case of misuse of public resources 蔣萬安’s fault？
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僑委會 Minister 徐佳青 announced her resignation on the 7th amid controversies including allegations that she had her son pose as a photographer, but stressed that this was not an admission of wrongdoing. Influencer 陳沂 criticized her for using public resources for personal purposes and questioned why she had not produced receipts showing she paid out of pocket. 徐佳青 called for an end to rumors and requested an investigation to clear the air.
Facts
僑委會 Minister 徐佳青 held a news conference on the 7th and announced her resignation.
徐佳青 was accused of having her 14-year-old son pose as a photographer and of having her husband drive an official vehicle.
徐佳青 stressed that resigning did not mean admitting to the allegations, saying, “Saving A won’t save B.”
徐佳青 said she had administered the affairs of 僑委會 in accordance with the law for 6 and a half years and had a clear conscience.
徐佳青 decided to request relevant administrative and judicial investigations and said she would fully cooperate.
Taiwan stocks challenge the 50,000-point mark for 3 straight days；analyst reveals 4th-quarter stock-picking strategy: profit-making dark horses “beyond 台積電”
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Veteran analyst 杜金龍 said Taiwan stocks have challenged the 50,000-point mark for 3 straight days. After 台積電 drove the broader market above a major round-number threshold, there may be room for further gains. He forecast that the market would continue to set record highs, with a target of 60,000 points, and said he was even more bullish over the long term, seeing a potential challenge to 80,000 points in 2028. Funds are likely to shift toward lower-priced and small- and mid-cap stocks.
Facts
Taiwan stocks closed down 16 points at 49,806, challenging the 50,000-point mark for 3 straight days.
Veteran analyst 杜金龍 forecast that the long-term main rally would target 80,000 points in February to May 2028.
The conversion price of 聯發科’s overseas convertible bonds is providing support, while institutional investors have set price targets of 7,000 to 10,000.
聯電 is benefiting from a recovery in demand for mature-process chips, with foreign investors setting a price target of 200.
杜金龍 believes 台積電 and 聯發科 are both representative stocks and can be held at the same time；investors do not need to choose between them.
Taiwan stocks approach the 50,000-point mark！Analyst reveals 台積電’s new “defense contract manufacturing” growth driver: partnership with SpaceX is key
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Veteran analyst 連乾文 said that despite Taiwan stocks approaching the 50,000-point mark, revenue declines and AI cost pressures will make a near-term breakout difficult. He is bullish on the defense orders and 6G potential from 台積電’s partnership with SpaceX, saying this could transform 台積電 into a defense contractor and provide a new source of momentum for Taiwan stocks.
Facts
Taiwan’s weighted stock index closed at 49,806.37, down 16.18 points or 0.03%, with trading value of NT$925.992 billion.
Veteran securities analyst 連乾文 said on the program 《財經一路發》 that the market would not let Taiwan stocks break above 50,000 so soon.
川湖’s September revenue plunged 31%, and many memory stocks also posted steep declines.
連乾文 said that if 台積電 and SpaceX successfully begin working together, 台積電 could use the partnership to surpass 輝達 and become the biggest force driving Taiwan stocks to continued record highs.
連乾文 added that 台積電 would handle production while 特斯拉 would be responsible for research, development and sales. This partnership would not only benefit stock prices but also accelerate the development of the entire AI industry.
台積電 will invest 50 billion annually over the next decade.
The United States has only half the power infrastructure of China, which is wholly inadequate for the AI race；shares of power companies have surged as a result.
羅森伯格, founder of Rosenberg Research, warned that the strength of a handful of AI giants such as 輝達 is masking weakness across most U.S. stocks. S&P 500 constituents are down an average of 20% from their 52-week highs, and if companies cut their revenue forecasts, that could signal a shift in the AI rally.
Facts
Original輝達（NVIDIA）市值逼近6兆美元。
S&P 500 constituents are down an average of about 20% from their respective 52-week highs, with a median decline of 17%.
輝達’s weighting in the S&P 500 alone has exceeded the combined weighting of the index’s 256 smallest companies.
羅森伯格 is the founder of research firm Rosenberg Research and an economist.
Wall Street strategist 法雷爾（Bob Farrell） said that a healthy bull market typically requires broad participation.
羅伯茲 is an analyst at investment firm Real Investment Advice.
During the dot-com bubble in 2000, the Nasdaq peaked in March of that year.
“沈伯洋 abandoned his original positions on drugs and abolishing the death penalty for the election,” doctor says: They might as well let 蔣萬安 stay in office
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Physician Shen Cheng-nan questioned whether Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang shifted his positions on drugs, the death penalty and the Cross-Strait City Forum for the election on The Shaokang War Room, abandoning his former allies. He also criticized Shen’s views as no different from those of incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an.
Facts
Shen Po-yang appeared on The Shaokang War Room today (7), answering questions from host Chao Shao-kang and media figures on issues including drug prevention, the death penalty, the mass recall campaign and the Cross-Strait City Forum.
After watching the program, physician Shen Cheng-nan posted a comment questioning whether Shen Po-yang had shifted his positions for the election and abandoned his original allies. He asked, “If that’s the case, what’s the point of voting for you?”
Shen Cheng-nan said Shen Po-yang’s explanations on drug policy and the Cross-Strait City Forum on the program were no longer noticeably different from the Taipei City Government’s current approach.
Shen Po-yang said on the program that he did not intend to promote drug decriminalization and had not advocated legalizing marijuana.
Speaking about the Cross-Strait City Forum, Shen Po-yang said he would be willing to attend if the other side agreed to hold it without political preconditions.
Shen Cheng-nan criticized Shen Po-yang for readily abandoning his allies in left-wing sociology, marijuana legalization, abolishing the death penalty, opposing China and the mass recall campaign for the sake of the election.
Shen Po-yang continued to express support for the mass recall campaign, calling it a civic movement and saying he was not its initiator.
Could 台股 fall short in its push for 50,000 points? Analyst says “this indicator” is key to a return to a bull market: don’t blindly chase electronics stocks
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Analyst Weng Wei-chieh said 台股 had hit resistance in its bid for 50,000 points, and that a return of monthly average trading volume to NT$1 trillion was key to a bull market. 台積電 rose amid rumors of a partnership with Elon Musk, while electronics stocks were broadly weak. He advised investors to be cautious about mounting off-balance-sheet financing pressure and not blindly chase prices higher.
Facts
The 台股 index closed at 49,806 points on the 7th, down 16 points.
Analyst Weng Wei-chieh said whether monthly average trading volume can return to NT$1 trillion is key to sustaining a bull market.
The key factor behind yesterday’s rise in 台積電 was market rumors that it would partner with Elon Musk on the Terafab wafer fab in Texas.
鴻海 opened higher yesterday before falling, as the market priced in the outlook for the AI industry over the next 5 years.
The analyst advised against blindly buying electronics stocks, as off-balance-sheet financing pressure continues to mount.
Chao Shao-kang presses Shen Po-yang on drug policy; Shen suddenly cites two remarks: “Chiang Wan-an said them”
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Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang was interviewed on The Shaokang War Room on the 7th and clarified that he had not promoted drug decriminalization. Citing Chiang Wan-an’s past remarks, he said the two shared a consensus on a treatment-oriented approach for drug users and called for an end to political sparring.
Facts
Shen Po-yang explicitly denied promoting drug decriminalization or marijuana legalization in the interview.
Shen Po-yang said the final position in his earlier article was Plan C: identify the reasons for drug use and address them.
Shen Po-yang said drug trafficking is a crime, but treatment approaches such as methadone harm reduction should be prioritized for drug users.
Even the voices of family and friends can be faked! Foreign media reveal “4 major warning signs” of AI scams; even tech experts can be fooled
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U.S. tech outlet Tom’s Guide reported that advances in AI have made fake voices and emails difficult to distinguish from real ones. FBI data showed that AI scams caused losses of more than $893 million in 2025. The article lists four major warning signs to help the public stay alert.
Facts
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 22,364 complaints mentioning AI in 2025.
The complaints mentioning AI involved losses of more than $893 million.
U.S. tech website Tom’s Guide has compiled 4 major warning signs of AI scams.
AI-generated fake emails may be fluent and properly formatted, leading people to believe they must respond immediately to an alert about unusual account activity.
Scammers often exploit fear and time pressure, for example by claiming that a warrant will be issued for failing to appear in court after a summons, in order to obtain Social Security numbers.
Kuan Bi-ling accompanies Joseph Wu to inspect Coast Guard’s new capabilities! Drones and unmanned boats to make their debut on National Day, showcasing the Coast Guard’s steadfast resilience
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On the eve of Double Ten National Day, the Coast Guard Administration publicly unveiled new maritime and aerial equipment for the first time, including JUMP 20 drones and MARTAC unmanned boats. Kuan Bi-ling and Chang Chung-lung accompanied Joseph Wu on the inspection, which aims to strengthen patrols and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance around Taiwan.
Facts
Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling and Coast Guard Administration Director-General Chang Chung-lung accompanied National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu to inspect new equipment at the Coast Guard base in Taipei Port.
The Coast Guard Administration revealed for the first time its JUMP 20 vertical takeoff and landing drone, capable of long-range surveillance and reconnaissance, and high-performance unmanned boats.
The Coast Guard Administration will deploy 2 special operations assault boats, 1 MARTAC unmanned boat and 1 JUMP 20 drone in this year’s National Day performance.
The continued deployment of advanced unmanned vehicles marks the maritime defense system’s shift toward smart technologies. They will eventually be routinely deployed on missions in waters around Taiwan.
Kuan Bi-ling and her delegation visited the Coast Guard’s “Digital Navigation and Smart Simulation Classroom” to try out the ship-handling simulator.
Pay 100 yuan, get 200 yuan! 4 Kaohsiung night markets offer “Fantastic Market Vouchers” for 4 straight weeks; bring reusable items to enjoy double the value
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs is holding the Fantastic Market Voucher promotion, with four Kaohsiung night markets joining the effort to reduce plastic use. Visitors can bring reusable items and exchange 100 yuan for 200 yuan in vouchers, combining environmental protection with consumer discounts.
Facts
The Ministry of Economic Affairs has launched the “Let’s Visit the Market | Celebrating October—Fantastic Market Vouchers” promotion, calling on 40 night markets across Taiwan to take part in 4 consecutive weeks of plastic-reduction efforts.
The Kaohsiung night markets participating in the promotion are Guanghua Night Market, Zhongxiao Night Market, Xingzhong Night Market and Nanhua Commercial District Night Market.
Visitors who bring reusable items to a service desk at a designated night market and have them verified can exchange 100 yuan in cash for Fantastic Market Vouchers worth 200 yuan.
The Fantastic Market Voucher promotion will run for 4 consecutive weeks on October 10, 17, 24 and 31. The vouchers are valid through November 8.
Kaohsiung Economic Development Bureau Director-General Liao Tai-hsiang said the city government continues to improve night market facilities, including installing more grease traps and updating entrance signs.
The “Take a Good Market Bag With You” plastic-reduction campaign will also be held at the event, with limited-edition holiday reusable bags distributed.
Lin Yu-ting wins Asian Games gold! Su Chiao-hui’s Yingge service office quickly replaces its giant billboard: “Yingge’s daughter has won gold again”
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Olympic boxing gold medalist Lin Yu-ting successfully defended her title at the Nagoya Asian Games, becoming the first athlete in team history to win gold at 2 consecutive Asian Games. New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui replaced the billboard at her Yingge service office to celebrate, recalling the close bond between the two and their mutual support since the gender controversy in 2023.
Facts
Lin Yu-ting defeated China’s Yang Chengyu 5-0 in the women’s 60-kilogram boxing gold-medal bout at the Nagoya Asian Games to claim gold.
Lin Yu-ting became the first athlete in team history to win gold at 2 consecutive Asian Games.
Su Chiao-hui replaced the large billboard at her service office directly opposite Yingge train station with a photo of Lin Yu-ting winning gold.
In 2023, Lin Yu-ting was stripped of her world championships bronze medal amid a sex verification test controversy. Su Chiao-hui called to check on her at the time and publicly spoke out in her support.
Lin Yu-ting’s family lives in Yingge, New Taipei City, and she is known as Yingge’s daughter.
High-temperature steam kills soil pests and diseases; U.S. startup develops new farmland-cleaning technology
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U.S. startup High Degree is testing a new technology in California that uses high-temperature steam to clean farmland soil as an alternative to traditional chemical fumigants. The technology is currently undergoing trials, with its cost-effectiveness and potential applications under study.
Facts
As much as 90% of U.S. strawberries come from California.
The system can treat soil to a depth of 36 centimeters.
A test of 特斯拉’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Belgium found that it repeatedly failed to slow down properly in 30 km/h zones, with a high rate of speeding violations. This has raised concerns about whether the system is ready for widespread use. The report also noted that Waymo offers commercial robotaxi services in some U.S. cities, that a plan to allow such operations in Washington, D.C., has drawn union protests, and that Australia’s parliament is investigating OpenAI’s unauthorized access to government websites.
Facts
In a 30 km/h zone, where pedestrian and cyclist safety is at stake
The speed limit shown by the system remained at 50 km/h.
The vehicle is now traveling at 43 km/h.
It even reached 44 km/h.
Conducted a test covering about 400 kilometers.
The vehicle was speeding for as much as 55% of the time in 30 km/h zones.
Speeding also occurred 42% of the time in residential areas with a 20 km/h speed limit.
250,000 people take to the streets in France in largest-ever protest; clashes leave hundreds of police, military personnel and students injured
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Student protests in France continue to grow, with official figures putting turnout at 256,000. Clashes between police and demonstrators have injured hundreds of police, military personnel, teachers and students, including some seriously. The French government has launched an investigation into excessive police force and announced half-day “Democratic Dialogue with High School Students” sessions starting Oct. 7 in response to their demands, but student groups still plan to continue nationwide protests.
Facts
450,000 people take to the streets on the 6th
Official figures put the turnout at 256,000
One 15-year-old student
lost a hand
Another student, aged 14
So far, the protests have injured 715 police officers and gendarmes
85 teachers have been injured
215 students have also been injured
Starting Oct. 7
Arrange half-day “Democratic Dialogue with High School Students” sessions
Continue calling for high school blockades on the 7th
Announce a 4th wave of nationwide protests on the 8th
U.S. serviceman in Japan suspected of killing Okinawan woman; hundreds protest outside U.S. Embassy
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Hundreds protest outside the U.S. Embassy over a U.S. serviceman in Japan suspected of killing an Okinawan woman, demanding the withdrawal of U.S. forces and a review of the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement.
Israel-Hamas war marks 3rd anniversary with memorial ceremony; Netanyahu again vows to eliminate Hamas
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As the Israel-Hamas war marks its 3rd anniversary, Israel held a memorial ceremony and staged a reenactment of the abduction operation to protest government failures. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his pledge to eradicate the remaining Hamas forces in Gaza and warned Hamas not to disrupt the election; polls show that most voters view the Oct. 7 events as a key factor in their vote.
“World’s loneliest” hut off Iceland upgraded with green-energy equipment to power household appliances
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The “world’s loneliest house” off Iceland’s southern coast has upgraded its green-energy equipment, installing solar panels and an energy-storage system to reduce reliance on fuel, and plans to add a refrigerator.
Facts
Over the past 60 or 70 years
Built in 1953
Paired with a 5-kilowatt-hour energy-storage system
Waves exceeding 9 meters high
Wind speeds reaching nearly 100 kilometers per hour
Japan’s food truck market expands, forecast to reach 120 billion yen in 2030
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Japan’s food truck market continues to expand, with 富士經濟 forecasting that it will reach 120 billion yen in 2030. A Tokyo tech company has launched a matching platform that brings together about 13,000 operators to meet office workers’ lunch needs and provide outsourced catering for local festivals, intensifying competition.
French and Japanese scholars share Nobel Prize in Chemistry for solving the mystery of molecular “homochirality”
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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be awarded to French scholar 凱根 and Japanese scholar 硤合憲三 for discovering nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis, solving the mystery of molecular “homochirality.”
Early voting begins in Ohio midterm elections, with key congressional seats at stake
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Early voting has begun in the U.S. midterm elections in Ohio, where 庫克政治報告 rates the congressional races as highly competitive. President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks on the war with Iran and energy prices drew sharp criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom; Vice President J.D. Vance said in Alaska that Iran must make substantial cuts to its uranium production capacity to end the war.
Palace Museum conservation exhibition uses X-rays to reveal the unusual hollow-tube structure of a “reverse-flow ewer”
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故宮博物院 is holding a conservation exhibition that uses technologies including X-rays to reveal unusual structures such as the hollow tube inside a “reverse-flow ewer,” while highlighting preventive conservation and the principle of “not repairing” artifacts.
Kaohsiung fishing boat falsified voyage records to buy discounted fuel and resell it in China, making more than NT$10 million illegally
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A Kaohsiung-registered fishing boat falsified its voyage records to buy discounted fuel from 中油澎湖馬公漁船站 and resell it in China, making more than NT$10 million illegally. Prosecutors indicted those involved, 漁業署 revoked the license and sought repayment of subsidies, and the tax bureau will collect more than NT$12.53 million in taxes and penalties.
Facts
Bought a large vessel for NT$5 million
Nearly NT$4.4 million in excess subsidies received
September CPI rises 2.73% year over year, exceeding the 2% inflation warning threshold for 5th straight month
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The September CPI rose 2.73% year over year, exceeding the 2% inflation warning threshold for 5 consecutive months and recording its biggest increase in nearly 31 months. The U.S.-Iran conflict and rising raw-material costs are putting pressure on snack shops and bakeries, with customers placing orders further in advance. Scholars expect the central bank may keep interest rates unchanged to avoid adding to the public’s repayment burden.
Facts
The 2% inflation warning threshold
Posted its biggest increase in nearly 31 months
This part affected the CPI by 0.53 percentage points
Oil prices and mounting government debt worldwide squeeze bond markets as sell-off resumes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Inflation, the war with Iran and high oil prices have triggered another global bond sell-off. U.S. and U.K. long-term government bond yields hit multi-decade highs, France’s debt concerns weighed on the euro, and stocks also retreated.
Facts
The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield rose as much as 0.09 percentage points intraday to 5.73%
The average rate on U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to 7.49% on the 7th
The U.K. 30-year government bond yield surged 0.13 percentage points intraday, reaching a 28-year high of 6.04%
The yield on French 10-year government bonds rose to 4.87%
Auctioned $39 billion in 10-year Treasury notes on the 7th
Plans to issue $22 billion in 30-year Treasury bonds on the 8th
U.S. Congress reveals 微牛證券’s links to China, raising national security concerns despite its branding as a U.S. company
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A bipartisan U.S. congressional committee report says trading platform 微牛證券 (Webull) presents itself as a U.S. company but has structural ties to the Chinese government, posing a national security risk and sending its share price down 18%.
Late-night fire at New Taipei City apartment building in Zhonghe; 2 rescued and taken to hospital as a precaution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out late last night at a 14-story apartment building in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City. The fire department dispatched 38 vehicles and 87 personnel, rescuing 2 residents who were conscious and had no visible injuries and taking them to hospital as a precaution. Preliminary findings indicate the fire started in a kitchen. The blaze has been extinguished, and the exact cause remains under investigation.
Rising Middle East tensions weigh on European stocks, oil prices climb
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Rising tensions in the Middle East and Iran’s expanded attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns about supply, pushing up international oil prices and weighing on European stocks, which closed lower.
European Parliament passes document on China ties, supports Taiwan’s international participation and opposes Chinese pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The European Parliament passed its “Recommendation on the Political Relations between the EU and China,” emphasizing that it rejects China’s pressure on international organizations to restrict Taiwan’s participation. It reaffirmed that the EU adheres to a “One China policy” but does not endorse the “One China principle,” and called for deeper economic, trade and technology cooperation with Taiwan in semiconductors and cybersecurity, as well as among democratic partners.
Train on Sanying Line breaks down in the evening; New Taipei Metro rushes in trains to evacuate passengers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A train on the Sanying Line suddenly lost power at around 7 tonight while traveling from Longpu Station toward Sanxia Station. 新北捷運公司 urgently dispatched trains to evacuate passengers and began operating on a reduced schedule. The section from Longpu Station to National Taipei University Station is operating on a single track in both directions, with intervals extended to 20 minutes. Service at all stations is currently normal.
10-year Treasury yield hits 24-year high as US stocks fall in early trading
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 10-year US Treasury yield topped 5.35%, reaching a 24-year high, while international oil prices also climbed, sending major US stock indexes lower in early trading.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner 硤合憲三: Research is like walking in darkness wearing a headlamp
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner 硤合憲三 looked back on his research career at a press conference at 東京理科大學, describing research as moving forward in the dark with a headlamp. He also shared how he learned of the award and his views on chirality and research into the origin of life.
紐約Fed survey: Short-term inflation expectations jump to 3.9% in September, highest in more than 3 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A September survey by 紐約聯準銀行 found that US consumers’ short-term inflation expectations rose to 3.9%, a 3-year high. Households’ assessments of their finances worsened, and expected spending exceeded expected income, though confidence in the job market improved.
Facts
The expected inflation rate for the coming year was 3.9% in September
42% of households say their financial situation has worsened
Food prices expected to rise 5.5% over the coming year
Rents expected to rise 6.8% over the coming year
Medical expenses expected to increase 9.2% over the coming year
Fed policy rate adjusted to 3.75% to 4%
Expected wage growth over the coming year falls to 2.6%
Expected spending growth over the coming year rises to 5.5%
Savior or new storm? IMF chief Georgieva reveals the “hope and risks” AI brings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
IMF chief Georgieva warned that the AI boom, energy crisis and high debt are jointly putting pressure on the global economy, and urged countries to address debt problems and stay alert to financial risks.
Facts
The IMF estimates that well-managed AI development could raise the global annual economic growth rate by up to 0.5 percentage points.
Global public debt is nearing its highest level since World War II and will soon exceed 100% of GDP.
AI hardware and related technology products now account for more than one-tenth of global goods trade.
Retail diesel prices have climbed to a record high as tight refining capacity constrains energy supplies.
Bond yields in the US, Germany and Japan have all surged to their highest levels in decades.
Who is selling big in the AI boom? 輝達 director cashes out nearly $950 million, leading the pack
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Amid the AI boom, 輝達 director Stevens sold about $947 million worth of shares in the third quarter, the largest insider sale. Executives in technology and biotech also made sizable sales. Most were carried out under preset trading plans, and selling shares does not necessarily signal a negative outlook for the industry.
Facts
輝達 director Stevens sold about $947 million worth of shares in the third quarter, the largest insider sale.
Bezos sold about 1.21 million shares of 亞馬遜 stock under a preset plan in the third quarter, worth about $346 million.
輝達 shares have risen nearly 30% this year, but have gained less than Intel and AMD.
Several share sales were made under preset trading plans, and sellers still hold large stakes. Sales alone cannot be taken as a measure of confidence in AI’s prospects.
The third-quarter list of stock sellers included several people in the healthcare and biotech industries.
Musk wants to buy 輝達 chips in bulk! SpaceX reportedly seeks huge financing, rattling bond market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SpaceX is reportedly seeking to raise $40 billion to buy 輝達 chips, prompting market concerns and driving both its CDS quotes and corporate bond spreads to record highs. Although the financing would be enormous, talks are reportedly at an early stage and a deal may not ultimately be reached.
Facts
SpaceX’s 5-year credit default swap (CDS) quote briefly rose 14.3 basis points to about 195.2 basis points a year, a record high.
The spread on SpaceX bonds carrying a 6.65% coupon and maturing in 2056 widened 10 basis points to 236 basis points.
SpaceX previously raised $25 billion by issuing corporate bonds with 5 different maturities.
If it successfully raises $40 billion, SpaceX’s financing would be one of the largest AI infrastructure debt deals ever.
SpaceX’s financing discussions are still at an early stage, and an agreement may not ultimately be reached.
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、輝達、ICE Data Services、Trace、彭博
More than €1 billion in deficit every day! EU heads to Beijing for talks, urges China to sell less
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic has set off for Beijing with the goal of narrowing the bloc’s daily trade deficit with China of more than €1 billion. The EU is asking China to open its market further and limit exports of some goods, while also focusing on restrictions on rare earth exports and a surge in car imports. It hopes to achieve concrete results at the Brussels summit in October.
Facts
The EU’s trade deficit in goods with China exceeds €1 billion a day.
EU imports of plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 86% this year through September.
EU imports of battery electric vehicles rose 40%, while prices fell 20%.
EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic will meet Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Thursday and Friday.
The EU plans to present results on trade issues with China at the EU leaders’ summit in Brussels on Oct. 15-16.
Seizing the drone advantage: Defense technology forum accelerates integration of Taiwanese companies, links to AI and new opportunities in low-Earth orbit satellites
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
外貿協會 held the 2026 Aerospace and Defense Industry Strategy Forum, bringing together more than 400 representatives to discuss trends in integrating unmanned vehicles and AI. It highlighted Taiwan’s supply-chain strengths and released an industry map to help Taiwanese companies expand into international markets.
Facts
外貿協會 held the “2026 Global Defense Landscape: Aerospace and Defense Industry Strategic Forum” today at the Taipei International Convention Center.
The forum drew more than 400 representatives from the domestic and international aerospace, defense and technology industries.
TAITRA Chairman Huang Chih-fang said Taiwan is a key node in the “trusted supply chain” of the global democratic camp.
TAITRA released industry maps for “unmanned vehicles,” “AI” and “semiconductors” for the first time, taking stock of nearly 1,000 high-quality Taiwanese companies.
Anduril’s managing director for East Asia and head of Taiwan is Alex Chang.
The Taipei International Aerospace and Defense Industry Exhibition (TADTE) will be held from Sept. 23 to 25 next year (2027).
Liyutan Reservoir (discharge into Jingshan Creek): free overflow (Miaoli County, Taichung City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 水利署 issued an updated notice on free-flow discharge from Liyutan Reservoir into Jing Shan Creek, affecting Sanyi Township in Miaoli County and Waipu District, Dajia District, Houli District and Daan District in Taichung City. The public was urged to take extra care and stay away from riverbeds.
Strong wind alert for land areas (yellow alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)
Water will be shut off in Long'an and Longtan villages in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, for emergency repairs to a leaking 100mm PVCP pipe in front of No. 28, Ruifang Street, Ruifang District.
Win a bag recommended for those who find themselves checking their smartphones or want to carry one with the screen “hidden”! WHAT CRAFT launches a campaign to boost your chances of winning by following on Instagram.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Blendel株式会社 is running an official X follow campaign for leather brand WHAT CRAFT. Winners can customize the color and hardware of the “Open Mini Shoulder Bag,” and following on Instagram will boost their chances of winning.
Facts
¥12,100, tax included
1 winner will be added for every 100 additional participants.
The “knowledge” and “skills” for brewing the perfect cup, arrived at by the founder of 堀口珈琲, are all in this book!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Toshihide Horiguchi, founder of 堀口珈琲, has authored a book explaining knowledge and skills based on the scientific principles of coffee extraction. Titled “77 Pieces of Knowledge and Skills for Brewing Delicious Coffee,” it will be published by 新星出版社.
Break free from gut-instinct hiring! A sustainable recruitment strategy guided by data and logic
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Rei Konno of 株式会社揚羽 will speak at the conference “求人ボックスPresents 人材採用の道具箱,” hosted by 株式会社カカクコム, on October 27, 2026, presenting a sustainable recruitment strategy based on data and logic.
Iinuma Ai takes on familiar hiring-site issues in a nationwide promotion that includes PeopleX’s first TV commercial.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社PeopleX will launch a nationwide promotion, including its first TV commercial featuring actor Iinuma Ai, to raise awareness of its conversational AI interview service, PeopleX AI Interview. It will also release the results of a survey of 500 HR professionals and 500 job seekers graduating in 2027, highlighting challenges in recruitment such as scheduling and inconsistent evaluations, as well as expectations for improvements through AI interviews.
Health Calendar | Cold Dew: During autumn’s three months, go to bed early and rise early, rising with the chickens — The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
Cold Dew arrives on Oct. 8. The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon advocates going to bed early and rising early during autumn’s three months. A sudden drop in temperature can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and cause blood pressure fluctuations. Aligning daily routines with autumn’s daylight cycle and doing moderate stretching in the morning can ease the strain on the cardiovascular system and help prevent blood clots.