708 received, 708 listed, 15 sources ・ Page 5 of 8
One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 432 items from 6 sources; Taiwan, 276 items from 9 sources.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
To mark the 2nd anniversary of the エドウイン Kyoto Sanjo store, the limited-quantity “Gorisla Jeans” model, made with extra-strong slub denim, will go on sale.
Facts
Companies mentioned：株式会社エドウイン、EDWIN CONCEPT STORE KYOTO、エドウイン
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao today at a depth of 10 kilometers. The 菲律賓火山暨地震研究所 said it is not expected to cause major damage, but aftershocks are possible.
Facts
Companies mentioned：德國地球科學研究中心、GFZ、菲律賓火山暨地震研究所、Phivolcs、中央社
The Taitung County Government is planning free shuttle buses and parking lots for the 115 National Day fireworks event, with a live broadcast throughout on television and online platforms, as well as traffic controls and security measures.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、三立都會台、三立新聞台、中視新聞台、MOD三立綜合台、三立國際台、三立新聞網SETN YouTube、中視新聞YouTube、三立新聞Facebook、饒慶鈴縣長官方Facebook粉絲專頁
A man surnamed Lai, a repeat offender for medical violence, pulled out his IV and punched a nurse in the emergency room of 屏東基督教醫院. Pingtung prosecutors indicted him for violating the Medical Care Act and asked the court to impose a heavier sentence.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、屏東基督教醫院
Original中國外交部發言人毛寧證實提名中華全國婦女聯合會書記處書記宋莉角逐世界衛生組織（WHO）秘書長，以擴大北京在國際衛生事務中的影響力。
Facts
Companies mentioned：中國外交部、中華全國婦女聯合會、世界衛生組織、WHO、路透社、中新網、中央社、國家衛生和計劃生育委員會、中國國家衛健委
The Ministry of Environment will set up “Bag-to-Bag” secondhand bag exchange boxes at 6 National Freeway service areas, including Guanxi and Sihu, during the National Day holiday, offering the public free temporary shopping bags to reduce single-use plastic bag consumption.
Facts
Companies mentioned：新東陽、中央社
KMT caucus secretary-general Hsu Yu-chen said the party remains committed to its pledge to push for universal payments of 20,000. She said this year's excess tax revenue is sufficient to cover the payments without borrowing, urged the Executive Yuan not to use fiscal discipline as a pretext to block them, and proposed returning the economic dividend to the public through tax rebates.
Facts
Democratic Progressive Party Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Cheng Chao-fang proposed benefits for sanitation workers, saying that if elected he would extend Zhubei City's sanitation worker reforms to all 13 townships and cities in the county, including upgrading protective gear, increasing health check subsidies and replacing old vehicles.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、環境部
A man surnamed Liu, wanted on drug charges, was spotted by police while driving under the influence of drugs in Tainan's Anping District. He fled, crashed his vehicle and ran into an alley, but was arrested. Police found amphetamines on him and a drug test came back positive. He will be referred for prosecution on suspected drug and public danger offenses.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社、一手新聞
The 4th Dakar Youth Olympics will open on Oct. 31, with Taiwan sending 37 athletes to compete in 17 sports. Sports Minister Lee Yang and 中華奧會 Chairperson Tsai Chia-fu encouraged athletes at the flag-presentation ceremony to connect with one another and return to Taiwan healthy and safe, and emphasized epidemic prevention plans.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、中華奧會、衛生福利部疾病管制署、台大醫院
世新大學 has faced controversy over the merger of departments and renovation of its library. The Student Rights Front launched the “She-Wo Student Movement” and accused the university of investigating petition signatories. The university denied the allegation, saying it does not match the facts.
Facts
Companies mentioned：世新大學、中央社
Original長榮海運9月營收年增逾6成，總經理吳光輝表示旺季提早且延續，看好11月前載貨狀況樂觀，美國線春節前無悲觀理由；公司目前船隊242艘，規劃至2030年營運約290艘船舶。
Facts
Companies mentioned：長榮海運、中央社
During Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing's visit to Malaysia, local civil society groups and refugee rights organizations held a protest in Kuala Lumpur, condemning his coup and seizure of power and alleged war crimes. They urged the Malaysian government to stop deporting Myanmar nationals to prevent them from facing persecution.
Facts
The 中華職棒 postseason challenge will see 中信兄弟 face 統一7-ELEVEn獅, with both teams announcing their 32-player rosters today. Brothers position player Lin Chih-kang appeared in just 1 game this season, while pitcher Cheng Kai-wen made 4 appearances. The Lions' foreign pitcher Rielly was left off the roster because of an injury and family matters; injured players including Su Chih-chieh also will not return.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、中華職棒、中信兄弟、統一7-ELEVEn獅、中央社
Original星展基金會宣布投入新台幣3.2億元啟動3項長照專案計畫，預計嘉惠近萬名弱勢長者及培育照顧師；同時揭曉宏陽健康事業獲頒卓越影響力大獎獎金2500萬元。
Facts
Companies mentioned：星展基金會、有本股份有限公司、揚生慈善基金會、基督教芥菜種會、宏陽健康事業股份有限公司、星展銀行（台灣）
Sunny weather during this year's 4-day Mid-Autumn holiday drew crowds of travelers, and the 交通部高速公路局 announced that total revenue at highway service areas reached NT$132.12 million, a record high. Qingshui Service Area topped the rankings with revenue of more than NT$22 million, while Suao, Gukeng and Guansi service areas led in growth rates. The 高公局 responded to traffic with improved parking management and facility upgrades, and urged drivers to avoid driving while tired.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、交通部高速公路局、高公局
巨大集團 reported consolidated revenue of NT$5.368 billion for September, up 3% from the previous month; the year-on-year decline for the first 3 quarters narrowed to 5%. There has been no new development in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detention order, and revenue in the U.S. market fell as a result. Its own-brand business in China grew 26% on strong mountain bike and electric vehicle sales.
Facts
Companies mentioned：巨大集團、中央訊息、中央社
Original冠星-KY與廣越第3季營收分別創新高與歷史次高，振大環球第3季營收亦創歷年同期新高。
Facts
Companies mentioned：冠星-KY、廣越、中央社、GAP、Adidas、PUMA、Old Navy、AEO、振大環球
The 財政部 announced that September exports reached a record US$87.22 billion, up 60.9% year on year, marking 35 consecutive months of growth and the longest upward run on record. 3rd-quarter exports totaled US$244.92 billion, while exports from January to September totaled US$661.55 billion, up 46.2% from the same period last year.
Facts
Companies mentioned：財政部、中央社
The Taiwan dollar closed at 31.875 against the U.S. dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market, weakening 8 cents, with trading volume reaching US$2.503 billion.
Facts
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che visited 韓國京畿道農水產振興院 for discussions on agricultural marketing, product certification and the supply of ingredients for student lunches, aiming to expand bilateral cooperation.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、台南市政府、韓國京畿道農水產振興院、京畿道政府
屏東高中 held a National Defense Carnival, displaying a Patriot Type III missile launcher on campus for the first time in Pingtung County and attracting students and teachers.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、屏東高中
Lai Chiu-chiang, a teacher at 高雄新上國小, has long used royalties to buy books and board games for donation to rural schools, with parent Liu Yueh-chih taking part for 10 years. This year, 160 books and 50 sets of board games were donated to schools in Jiaxian, Shanlin, Liugui and other areas. 南一書局, 親子天下 and 康軒文教集團 also joined the effort.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社、新上國小、正興國小、台南大學、甲仙國小、民生國小、南一書局、親子天下、康軒文教集團
China's Foreign Ministry announced that French President's diplomatic policy adviser Bernard will visit China from Oct. 9 to 13 and hold a new round of China-France strategic dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Facts
Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Kazuo Yanagase has come under fire after reports that he repeatedly made gaffes about cutting road budgets for municipalities whose leaders did not support him. Prime Minister Takaichi said he had been sternly warned but would not be replaced.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、時事通信社、週刊新潮、自民黨、立憲民主黨、國土交通省
People familiar with the matter said senior Russian and U.S. officials, including Putin adviser Dmitriev and Trump's son-in-law Kushner, have held talks on bringing in U.S. investors to participate in the Nord Stream gas pipeline. The 白宮 denied that there had been any related discussions recently.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社、白宮、美國國際開發金融公司、International Development Finance Corporation、DFC、財政部、美國能源部
China's fixed deposit rates have entered the 1% era, and the maturity of about 40 trillion to 60 trillion yuan in medium- and long-term deposits in 2026 has sparked heated discussion about 'deposit migration.' Although some funds have flowed into risky assets such as gold and incurred losses, China Construction Bank, the People's Bank of China and 交通銀行 said rollover rates for fixed deposits remain above 90%. Depositors are mostly shifting to government bonds, funds or low-risk wealth management products.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、經濟觀察報、中國人民銀行、中國建設銀行、交通銀行
Hong Kong police's National Security Department recently arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of violating the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and committing an offense with intent to incite. Both have been released on bail pending further investigation. A first conviction carries a maximum sentence of 7 years in prison. The article also notes that, as of early April this year, 394 people in Hong Kong had been arrested on suspicion of endangering national security.
Facts
Companies mentioned：壹傳媒集團
A police officer surnamed Yeh from 台北市警局南港分局 was suspected of participating in online gambling and earning service fees. After an expanded investigation, officers searched premises and referred the case to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for investigation.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、台北市警局南港分局、台北地檢署
Shen Chao-liang, chair of the Department of Photography and VR Design at 華梵大學, was invited as a featured artist for the 2026 National Day light show on the Presidential Office Building. More than 30 of his photographs exploring Taiwan's society and historical memory will be screened in front of the 總統府 every evening through Oct. 10.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、華梵大學、總統府
The Taipei Representative Office in Lithuania held a Double Ten National Day dinner attended by about 300 people. Lithuanian lawmaker Žygimantas Pavilionis urged unity across political parties in support of Taiwan and cautioned against aligning with authoritarian regimes for economic gain. Representative Wang Xuehong said bilateral trade grew by more than 41% in 2025 and reviewed the results of Taiwan-Lithuania cooperation in technology, trade and culture.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、超快雷射研發創新中心
Kuomintang Taichung mayoral candidate Jiang Chi-chen urged the central government to speed up planning for a third terminal at Taichung International Airport and link it with plans for an AI technology corridor. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Ho Hsin-chun called for introducing an AI-powered smart transportation system to improve commuting.
Facts
Japanese actor Sota Fukushi attended a tourism promotion press conference held in Tokyo by 台北市政府, serving as a 'Taipei tourism guide' and introducing the city's appeal to Japanese audiences through the theme of a 'date.'
Facts
Companies mentioned：台北市政府、中央社、Hulu、Netflix、TVer、台北旅遊網
The Constitutional Court ruled that provisions in the Immigration Act requiring prior review of immigration advertisements are unconstitutional because they violate freedom of speech and the principle of proportionality. The relevant provisions became invalid on the date the ruling was announced.
Facts
Companies mentioned：富域禮悅國際有限公司、智孚移民顧問有限公司
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering turning his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, into a future presidential retreat modeled on Camp David.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、特勤局、軍方、海湖俱樂部
South Korea's Foreign Ministry responded to claims that the country exported diesel to Russia to help ease fuel shortages, stressing that the refined petroleum products in question are not subject to export controls. It also said it has not been confirmed whether fuel produced in South Korea was exported to Russia.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、衛報、The Guardian
New Taipei City Kuomintang councilor Huang Yung-chang was suspected of distributing Guanmiao noodles to buy votes. The New Taipei District Court ordered him released on NT$1 million bail, restricted his residence and barred him from leaving the country or going to sea for 8 months.
Facts
The Invest Taiwan Office approved expanded investments by 合晶科技, 晟鈦 and an unnamed company. 合晶科技 applied for the 'Taiwanese Businesses Returning to Taiwan Program' for the 4th time, planning to invest about NT$17.88 billion in the Central Taiwan Science Park's Erlin Park. The Ministry of Economic Affairs said the 3 major programs have attracted 1,829 companies to invest about NT$2.8309 trillion.
Facts
Companies mentioned：合晶科技、晟鈦、中央社
Original主計總處公布9月CPI年增2.73%，居住類漲幅擴大至2.38%創20個月新高。房仲信義房屋分析，雖房租漲勢趨緩，但水電燃氣、住宅維修與管理費等生活開支齊漲，推升居住成本。
Facts
Companies mentioned：主計總處、中央社、信義房屋
An elementary school girl sought medical care for a high fever and was diagnosed with a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection that caused severe tissue loss around her right nipple. A doctor at 亞大醫院 warned that people should seek medical attention immediately if redness, swelling, pain or fever develops after a skin injury.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、亞洲大學附屬醫院、亞大醫院
Original民進黨新竹市長參選人莊競程質疑高虹安政見跳票並收割前朝政績，高虹安回應稱市府努力不應被輕易抹滅。
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、民進黨
Gray-faced buzzards, known as National Day hawks, began migrating across Taiwan unusually early in early October, with observation records on the Hengchun Peninsula repeatedly topping 10,000. Hawk-watching enthusiasts say there is a strong chance of seeing them over the National Day long weekend.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、墾丁國家公園管理處、台灣猛禽研究會、國立屏東科技大學
疾管署 said that regarding suspected plague deaths in Russia, WHO has yet to reach an evidence-based conclusion on risks to the public. Russia has not responded to inquiries to date, and fever screening continues to be stepped up at airports and ports.
Facts
Companies mentioned：疾管署、世界衛生組織、WHO、中央社
台灣光華雜誌’s 50th anniversary photography exhibition, “Seeing Taiwan,” opens on the 9th, featuring 272 images documenting half a century of change in Taiwan. Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung said 光華 will continue its digital transformation and make use of around 500,000 treasured archival images.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣光華雜誌、光華
Malaysian actors Mia Faridous and Nanda Gopal, stars of the film “Sha Yang,” have been nominated for Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer, respectively, at the Golden Horse Awards. They will visit Taiwan next week to promote the film and share behind-the-scenes stories.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社
Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi said that to meet the workforce needs of high-tech industries, including 台積電 and 南亞科, moving into the Pingtung Science Park, 屏東科技大學 will establish a bachelor’s degree program in semiconductor packaging in the 116 academic year. A high-tech industry talent development plan has also been launched.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、台積電、南亞科、屏東科技大學、教育部、台積電慈善基金會、國家太空中心
衛福部 is providing NT$250 million in incentives to medical institutions that offer services during national holiday long weekends from October to December. Outpatient, emergency and inpatient cases will receive a 50% bonus, in hopes of boosting medical capacity and easing demand during long weekends.
Facts
Companies mentioned：衛福部、行政院、中央社
A PLA mouthpiece warned that entertainer Tsai Kang-yung would pay an unbearable price. The Executive Yuan said 警政署 has tasked police agencies with monitoring the situation and taking security measures.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、民進黨、國民黨、警政署、鈞正平工作室、解放軍新聞傳播中心
Ministry of Labor statistics show that the labor force participation rate among middle-aged and older people reached 69.84% in August 115, a record high for the same month. The combined middle-aged and older labor force totaled 5.544 million. The ministry has issued the “Employment Promotion Plan for Middle-Aged and Older Persons (2026-2028)” to continue advancing related employment policies.
Facts
Original林昀儒、鄭怡靜在WTT中國大滿貫混雙4強賽擊敗印度組合，首度闖進決賽；簡彤娟、李昱諄女雙則惜敗日本組合無緣4強。
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、WTT、世界桌球職業大聯盟
The 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair, with the Czech Republic as its Guest of Honour, held a discussion on opening day featuring Taiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi and Czech writer Radka Denemarková. Drawing on fiction, travel experiences and shared historical memories of Taiwan and the Czech Republic, they discussed democracy and individual freedom. Denemarková revealed that she is writing a new novel, “Nanning Street,” about Taiwan and Central Europe. She also shared how, after being barred from entering China because of her focus on authoritarianism, she first visited Taiwan in 2020 and formed a deep connection with the island.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社
The New Taipei mayoral race is heating up, with blue and green candidates Li Sichuan and Su Chiao-hui both courting voters at a gratitude banquet at Xinzhuang Ciyou Temple. Though they attended the same event, they did not interact. Li said he would carry on Hou Yu-ih’s work and complete construction projects, while Su emphasized preserving local culture and responded to questions about her polling lead.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、民進黨
Transportation Deputy Minister Chen Yen-po said that to handle crowds over the National Day long weekend, 高鐵 will add 8 all-non-reserved-seat trains today and introduce its first overnight service to Zuoying. The ministry also announced additional services and capacity estimates for 台鐵, 高鐵 and 國道客運 during the National Day and Retrocession Day periods.
Facts
Companies mentioned：高鐵、台鐵、國道客運、中央社
Property dealer 蔡尚岳 was accused of forging a will to defraud a reclusive elderly person of their inheritance. On appeal, citing his poor conduct after the crime and attempts to collude with others, the court increased his sentence from 14 years to 20 years; the same-case lawyer 蔡鴻燊 has already received a final sentence of 25 years.
Facts
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Czech Republic held a Double Ten National Day reception attended by more than 230 guests. Both sides emphasized closer cooperation in trade, semiconductor supply chains, the AI industry and education, and expressed hope that bilateral ties would continue to deepen.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、中華航空、星宇航空、Jan Hanuš 藝術學校合唱團、Kavalan Whisky
Taiwan stocks closed at 49,313.44 points today, with the three major institutional investors posting combined net sales of NT$89.895 billion. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors net sold NT$75.852 billion, dealers net sold NT$18.731 billion, and investment trusts net bought NT$4.688 billion.
Facts
Former legislator 李貞秀, after 新竹縣選委會 ruled that she did not meet the qualifications to run for Zhubei mayor, filed a petition with 台北地院 for a provisional injunction to ensure the matter is resolved in time. The defendants include 新竹縣選委會 and 中選會.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、新竹縣選委會、中選會、陸委會、立法院、台北高等行政法院、北高行、台北地院
玉山金 Chairman 黃男州 said increased corporate investment and rising stock-market borrowing have tightened market liquidity, while global interest rates are also climbing. He said a half-notch rate hike by the central bank before the end of this year remains possible.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、玉山金、玉山銀、三商美邦人壽、玉山人壽、三商壽、金管會
The 中華民國射箭協會 faces uncertainty over funding that could affect athletes' participation in the 2026 Asian Cup and Asian Youth Championships. 運動部 said it will advance part of the funding under established procedures to protect their participation rights. The review has been completed and the matter is in the final approval process.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、中華民國射箭協會、運動部
A man in Yilan suspected of drug use shouted while holding a knife late at night. Police quickly arrived and subdued and arrested him using superior numbers, and seized several knives as evidence. As the man surnamed 林 was involved in a drug case and was subject to an arrest warrant, he was referred for prosecution in accordance with the law.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、宜蘭警分局、宜蘭地檢署
China's National Day holiday box office totaled 1.165 billion yuan, the lowest for the same holiday period in 12 years. Domestic films accounted for 78.7%, and movie attendance was about 31.99 million.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、央視新聞、中國國家電影局
密爾瓦基釀酒人 defeated 聖地牙哥教士 3-1, advancing to the National League Championship Series with a 3-1 record. Their opponent will be 洛杉磯道奇.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、美聯社、密爾瓦基釀酒人、聖地牙哥教士、洛杉磯道奇、芝加哥小熊
Japanese stocks closed lower for a 2nd consecutive trading day as the TOPIX adjustment to constituent weightings triggered selling. The Nikkei 225 fell 1.42%, while the Tokyo Stock Price Index fell 1.51%.
Facts
聯強 reported September revenue of NT$90.309 billion, up 1.58 times year over year to a record high, mainly benefiting from market demand driven by the AI infrastructure boom. Third-quarter revenue also set a record.
Facts
Companies mentioned：聯強、中央社
President Lai Ching-te met with U.S. Senator Bennett and stressed that peace in the Taiwan Strait is crucial to stability in the First Island Chain and the Indo-Pacific. Lai said Taiwan is determined to defend peace through strength, that defense spending as a share of GDP is rising annually, and that he looks forward to deepening cooperation with the United States in areas including space technology.
Facts
疾管署 announced Pingtung County's first locally acquired dengue case in 115, involving a woman in her 40s; the source of infection remains unclear. Nationwide, there have been 13 locally acquired cases and 175 imported cases.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、衛生福利部疾病管制署、疾管署、屏東縣衛生局
海委會 Minister 管碧玲 said 海巡署 will pursue 3 major transformations: building new vessels, upgrading intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems, and adopting unmanned vehicles. The JUMP 20 drone and MARTAC T-24 unmanned surface vessel will make their first appearance at this year's National Day display, showcasing the Coast Guard's elite integrated sea-air capabilities.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、海巡署、海委會、國家安全會議
漢測 reported unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$514 million for September, up 150.33% year over year and a monthly record. Revenue for the first 9 months totaled NT$3.685 billion, while quarterly growth of 25% set a single-quarter record. Demand for AI and HPC chips is driving upgrades in wafer testing, and its film-type probe cards have entered small-volume deliveries.
Facts
Companies mentioned：漢測、漢民測試系統、中央社
The National Museum of Taiwan Literature's 2026 Taiwan Writers Festival will open in November, inviting writers and translators from the United States, Australia, South Korea, Japan and other countries to Taiwan for international discussions and guerrilla lectures in Taipei and Tainan, exploring history, the future and contemporary literary issues.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、端傳媒、報導者、墨爾本文學節
Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Putin's birthday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 100. Zelenskyy condemned them as the most heinous attacks; Ukraine's interception rate reached 80%.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社、Telegram
The Philippines' foreign exchange reserves fell to US$99.9966 billion at the end of September, the lowest in 3 years. The main reasons included the central bank's net foreign exchange operations, lower valuations and government withdrawals of foreign currency to repay debt.
Facts
Companies mentioned：菲律賓中央銀行、BSP、國際貨幣基金、IMF、GMA、菲律賓中華銀行、RCBC、中央社
The Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office is investigating a man surnamed Chao who used cryptocurrency on the Polymarket website to bet on the results of mayoral elections in three cities. He was detained under the Public Officials Election and Recall Act and released on NT$50,000 bail.
Facts
Companies mentioned：Polymarket、刑事警察局、中央社
Trump traveled to Texas to campaign for Senate candidate Paxton, and protesters repeatedly interrupted his speech. Republicans have spent more than US$300 million to support candidates in Texas.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、美聯社
Original美麗島電子報董事長吳子嘉指控遭鄭朝方胞弟鄭朝名臉書恐嚇並提告，國民黨參選人徐欣瑩呼籲鄭朝方公開說明；鄭朝方辦公室回應不再多言。
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、美麗島電子報、民進黨、國民黨
The Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Surabaya held a Republic of China 115 National Day reception. Director Lin Wen-chun said Taiwan-Indonesia trade, education and medical exchanges are deepening. Indonesia is Taiwan's 15th-largest trading partner, and Taiwanese businesses have more than 140 investments in East Java.
Facts
Su Chiao-hui, the DPP’s candidate for New Taipei City mayor, confirmed she will appear on the “Shaokang War Room” program on Oct. 21 and said she was looking forward to it. She also noted that Shen Po-yang had already been interviewed on the program and that the interview had high viewership, adding that she felt no pressure. The two also discussed pet policies at the “2026 TICA International Cat Expo.”
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、TVBS電視台
Taipei stocks’ October electronic and financial futures both fell, closing at 3136.25 points and 3551.6 points, respectively.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、期交所
October Taiwan stock index futures closed at 49349 points, down 619 points; the spot market closed at 49313.44 points, down 492.93 points.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣期貨交易所
Former AIT Director Brent Christensen said the pending US$14 billion arms sales to Taiwan would eventually be approved and that delaying them would not benefit the United States. Rosenberger stressed that maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait is central to U.S. policy.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、AIT、全球台灣研究中心、GTI、美國楊百翰大學
A Taoyuan City council candidate surnamed Lin from Longtan District is suspected of giving residents mattresses and latex pillows worth more than NT$1,000 at an awards event to seek support. The Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office summoned him on suspicion of offering bribes to voters under the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, and ordered his release on NT$300,000 bail after questioning.
Facts
Taipei stocks opened lower and continued to fall today, closing down 492.93 points at 49313.44 points, a decline of 0.99%. Trading value totaled NT$869.696 billion.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、中信台灣收益、友達、台塑、群益臺灣加權正2、台玻、展達、隴華、冠西電、太極、美德醫療-DR、川湖、秋雨、松川精密、意騰-KY、嘉晶
Original泰國北碧府索通猜護理之家因以鐵籠限制住民行動、床位超額及無照收治精神病患等多項違規，遭當局撤銷執照並關閉。
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、曼谷郵報、Bangkok Post、索通猜護理之家、Sothornchai Nursing Home、泰國衛生部精神健康署
Original行政院會通過「中小微企業轉型升級發展條例」草案，未來8年投入新台幣1000億元協助中小微企業升級，擴大輔導對象至微型店家、商圈及市場等，並透過介接優勢供應鏈、提高研發投資抵減率及優化租稅優惠，促進產業群聚與數位轉型。
Facts
Companies mentioned：行政院、經濟部、中央社、立法院、農業信用保證基金
聯茂 Chairman Chen Chin-tsai said that, benefiting from AI-driven demand for high-end copper-clad laminates, the company is continuing to expand capacity at its plants in Thailand and Wuxi, China. Monthly capacity is expected to reach a record 9.15 million sheets in 2029; the biggest challenge is an insufficient supply of raw materials.
Facts
Companies mentioned：聯茂、中央社
Weak technology stocks dragged Taiwan shares down 492.93 points to 49313.44 points, with trading value of NT$869.696 billion. Taiwan stocks gained a cumulative 837.7 points this week, marking 4 consecutive weeks of gains.
Facts
Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、台光電、南亞科、富邦金、國泰金、康那香、恆大、南六、奇鋐、富世達、信驊、川湖、愛普
Original台灣師範大學今年首度招收理工領域公費師資培育專班，物理、化學及資訊工程三組合計招生30名，已有141人報名，競爭激烈。
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、台灣師範大學、台師大
The Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Indonesia held a Double Ten National Day reception in Jakarta, inviting a thousand guests. Medical care, smart agriculture demonstrations and cultural performances showcased Taiwan’s diverse strengths, with support from ambassadors including Guatemala’s.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、國合會、雅加達台灣學校
麻省理工學院（MIT）confirmed that software pioneer Margaret Hamilton, who helped develop the computer system for NASA’s Apollo moon-landing program, died on Sept. 30 at the age of 90.
Facts
Companies mentioned：麻省理工學院、MIT、國家航空暨太空總署、NASA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport to create an AI park. Ministry of Transportation Deputy Minister Chen Yen-po said Songshan Airport is an international, cross-strait and offshore-island transport hub, and that the Taipei City Government had not discussed this national-level issue with the ministry for 4 years. He stressed that it should be assessed carefully.
Facts
Companies mentioned：輝達、桃園國際機場公司
台積電’s September revenue hit a record high for the same period in any year, reaching NT$511.857 billion. Third-quarter revenue reached NT$1.494243 trillion, a record high. Institutional investors said strong demand for AI and smartphone inventory replenishment was the main driver, and forecast that revenue could rise further in the fourth quarter on the back of 輝達’s new platform and demand for 2-nanometer chips.
Facts
Companies mentioned：台積電、輝達、NVIDIA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to relocate Songshan Airport and create a 300-hectare Taipei AI park. 民進黨立法院黨團 called for a detailed explanation of the plan’s origins and how the policy was formulated, noting that the issue involves residents’ lives, national defense and disaster prevention.
Facts
Companies mentioned：中央社、民進黨立法院黨團、民進黨
Tainan’s historic building, the “Former Longqi Township Chief’s Residence,” was officially unveiled and opened after 3 years of restoration costing NT$35 million. It will serve as an important venue for residents to connect, pass on culture and learn about Longqi.
Facts
This article clarifies the difference between drug decriminalization and legalization, noting that decriminalization removes criminal penalties for personal use but does not mean buying and selling drugs is legal. It compares Portugal’s 2001 decriminalization policy and details of its 2023 amendment with Taiwan’s current system, under which using Schedule I and II drugs remains criminally punishable but is accompanied by treatment mechanisms. It emphasizes the range of policy tools available.
Facts
萬事達卡 analysis found that from 2024 to 2025, Taiwanese travelers’ spending mix in Japan and South Korea shifted toward experiences, with spending growing significantly in non-core cities such as Fukuoka, reflecting changing traveler preferences.
Facts
Companies mentioned：萬事達卡、華航、長榮、星宇
Because the price in Japan is only one-third of the domestic price, large numbers of South Koreans are traveling to Japan to buy Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro weight-loss injections. South Korean customs has stepped up enforcement, with violations surging more than a thousandfold in the first 8 months of 2026. Misuse of the drug among younger people has raised health concerns.
Facts
Companies mentioned：禮來 (Eli Lilly)、諾和諾德
Independent financial research firm New Constructs described Anthropic’s IPO plan as “the most absurd IPO of 2026” and valued it at just US$150 billion, far below market expectations of nearly US$2 trillion, warning that the IPO could be an unprecedented test of how credulous investors can be.
Facts
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、New Constructs、輝達、Nvidia、WeWork、Allbirds、DoorDash、American Exchange Group、風傳媒
Family medicine physician Chen Hsin-mei warned that Taiwan’s highly humid environment is conducive to mold growth, and mycotoxins in food and the home environment may cause a range of health problems, including brain fog and anxiety. People should take care when storing food and control indoor humidity to avoid exposure to sources of contamination.
Facts
Taiwan High Speed Rail announced that a new regular passenger-flow management system will take effect immediately and run through July 1, 2027, with additional all-car non-reserved trains added during peak hours every Friday to ease crowds. The article also offers travel tips, recommending that passengers choose a departure station or Car 10, which has more seats, and use digital tools to check waiting conditions.
Facts
Companies mentioned：台灣高鐵
Original《網路溫度計DailyView》公布2026年9月至10月職業賽事啦啦隊人氣榜單，樂天桃猿啦啦隊成員李珠珢以42,187筆聲量奪冠，李多慧與李雅英分列二、三名。
Facts
Companies mentioned：樂天桃猿、富邦悍將、Rakuten Girls、網路溫度計、DailyView
This article explains why passengers usually board planes from the left, tracing the practice to the maritime tradition of docking ships on the left and to practical needs in modern aviation, including the captain’s position on the left for easier observation and the use of the right-side doors for ground operations.
Facts