AI News 180m Report

2026-10-08 15:00–18:00 JST

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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.

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Motorcycle riders may no longer need to get soaked in the rain! Enclosed-cabin motorcycle’s Taiwan launch date revealed; new license, road-access and parking rules for electric trikes, with violators fined NT$12,000

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan-Japan startup Lean Mobility has launched its first enclosed-cabin motorcycle, the Lean3, featuring an enclosed cabin and a steering wheel. Regulations classify it as a white-plate motorcycle, but its road access is the same as a car’s. Deliveries of the business version are expected in February 2027, while the personal version is due in the first quarter of 2027, drawing attention to the micro-commuting market.

Facts

  • The Lean3 is 970 mm wide and 2,470 mm long.
  • The Lean3 has an 8.1 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and a WLTC range of about 100 kilometers.
  • Original台灣市場個人版預訂價為新台幣 32.8 萬元起,企業版為 31.8 萬元起。
  • Riding an enclosed-cabin motorcycle with only a motorcycle license carries a fine of NT$6,000 to NT$12,000 and immediate impoundment of the vehicle.
  • The Lean3 has a top speed of 80 km/h and is equipped with active body-lean control technology.

Companies mentioned:Lean Mobility、Toyota

Sun Derong’s call for reconciliation backfires! Joe Chen responds in a lengthy Instagram post: “I never hated you—stop bringing me up”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Veteran manager Sun Derong revisited his past grievances with Joe Chen on a program and said he wanted to reconcile. Chen responded in a lengthy Instagram post, clarifying that she had never held a grudge and had received no message from him, and urging him to stop bringing her up.

Facts

  • Sun Derong admitted on the program “后宮歐買尬” that he decided to freeze Joe Chen out for a full year after she drank alcohol in a studio.
  • Joe Chen published a lengthy post on her Instagram Stories, clarifying that she had never hated Sun Derong.
  • Joe Chen said she left the company because her management contract expired, not because she was forced to terminate it.
  • Sun Derong claimed he sent a message of goodwill through someone else when Joe Chen got married, but Chen denied receiving it.
  • Joe Chen advised Sun Derong to share more about his own life and stop repeatedly bringing her up.

First interview! Chiang Wan-an alleges “the entire state apparatus is targeting me alone”: “Everyone still thinks only Taipei is holding an election”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Original蔣萬安於中天節目專訪中指控民進黨全黨及國家機器圍剿,否認輕敵並強調選舉激烈程度。針對毒品議題,他歡迎沈伯洋改變立場加入反毒行列,並將加強文宣宣傳建設。

Facts

  • Original2026台北市長大選只剩倒數51天,蔣萬安於8日在中天節目《綠也掀桌》接受選戰以來第一場專訪。
  • Chiang Wan-an accused the entire Democratic Progressive Party and the state apparatus of targeting him alone, saying this is the most fiercely contested election he has faced.
  • Chiang Wan-an denied taking the election lightly, recalling the challenges of his first legislative election, when he faced former KMT lawmaker Lo Shu-lei in a party primary, and the 3-way Taipei mayoral election in 2022.
  • Chiang Wan-an opposes decriminalizing drugs and allowing drugs into schools, and welcomed Shen Po-yang changing his position and joining the anti-drug effort.
  • Chiang Wan-an said he would step up publicity through campaign materials and social media to promote major developments in Taipei during this period and respond to asymmetric warfare.

Companies mentioned:中天、TVBS、風傳媒

Asymmetric warfare is the right approach: Tsai Ing-wen vindicates Lee Hsi-ming in person

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Former President Tsai Ing-wen vindicated former Chief of the General Staff Lee Hsi-ming at a Stanford University symposium, praising his advocacy of asymmetric warfare. She also discussed the testing progress of Taiwan’s domestically built submarine Hai Kun and distinguished between their differing positions on the program.

Facts

  • Former President Tsai Ing-wen attended and delivered a speech at Stanford University’s “Stanford DEFCON 2026 Technology and National Security Symposium” on the 8th.
  • In her speech, Tsai Ing-wen publicly vindicated former Chief of the General Staff Lee Hsi-ming, saying, “Lee Hsi-ming was right.”
  • Admiral Lee Hsi-ming was one of the prominent advocates of giving greater weight to asymmetric defense, and his ideas have influenced how Taiwan thinks about defense today.
  • Tsai Ing-wen praised the decision to build submarines domestically, noting that Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, Hai Kun, has completed 17 submerged sea trials and is nearing the end of overall testing.
  • Lee Hsi-ming opposed building submarines domestically, showing that although Tsai Ing-wen endorsed his asymmetric warfare doctrine, she held a different position on the submarine issue.

The money Taiwan used in the past wasn’t even called the New Taiwan dollar! From Taiwan Bank notes and the old Taiwan dollar to the New Taiwan dollar, what currencies has Taiwan used over the past century?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Original本文梳理台灣百年貨幣歷史,涵蓋日治時期臺灣銀行券、戰後舊臺幣至1949年新臺幣發行,以及2000年央行直接發行確立國幣地位的過程。

Facts

  • Original日治時期由株式會社臺灣銀行發行的紙幣稱為「臺灣銀行券」,單位為圓。
  • Original1946年5月22日臺灣銀行正式發行「臺幣」,並於同年9月至11月間完成臺灣銀行券兌換臺幣的工作。
  • On June 15, 1949, the Taiwan Provincial Government announced the “Taiwan Province Currency Reform Plan,” stipulating that 4萬 old Taiwan dollars could be exchanged for 1 New Taiwan dollar.
  • At the end of May 1949, the price of rice in old Taiwan dollars reached NT$1.6 million to NT$1.7 million per 100 jin, reflecting hyperinflation.
  • Original2000年7月1日起,新臺幣改由中央銀行直接發行,法規明文規定中華民國貨幣為新臺幣。

Companies mentioned:中央銀行、臺灣銀行、國家發展委員會檔案管理局、醫師公會

Stop calling yourselves Alex or Kevin! The most popular English names for boys are revealed: these names have topped the rankings for years for being “easy to pronounce and sophisticated”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

This article examines trends in boys’ English names in Europe, the United States and Chinese-speaking communities, lists popular Western names such as Liam and Noah and common workplace names such as Alex and Kevin, and offers tips on choosing a name.

Facts

  • Liam has long topped popular-name lists across Europe and the United States. The name has Irish origins and means “a resolute guardian.”
  • Noah comes from the Bible and symbolizes “rest, comfort and hope.” It has consistently ranked among the top three in countries across Europe and the United States.
  • Alex, Chris, Eric, Kevin and David are known as an iconic group of names that many people share, and are extremely common in Chinese-speaking workplaces.
  • Mateo means “gift of God” and has risen rapidly in recent years with the growth of multiculturalism.
  • Theodore is a leading example of the return of vintage names, with a scholarly, elegant and intellectual feel.
  • Lucas / Luke comes from Latin and means “one who brings light.” Its crisp, clean pronunciation makes it especially popular.
  • One tip for choosing a name is to pick one whose initial letter better suits the pronunciation habits of your native language. Names beginning with L, M, N or R are usually smooth and flowing to pronounce.

Cross-sector menstruation stories shared ahead of International Girls’ Day draw more than 600 teachers and students. 蘇菲 stands with girls at Dunhua Elementary School, with a lecture series and online teacher training putting shared learning about menstruation into practice

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

蘇菲 marked International Girls’ Day by holding a menstrual education lecture at Dunhua Elementary School, followed by teacher training, promoting shared learning about menstruation.

Facts

  • 蘇菲’s “Team Girls! Menstrual Education Program” has reached 19 schools in rural and urban areas across Taiwan.
  • The program has reached more than 4萬 teachers and students in total.
  • On October 2, 蘇菲 held a lecture at Dunhua Elementary School in Taipei, discussing stories about menstruation with about 350 students.
  • An online teacher training workshop on menstrual and gender equity education held on October 3 attracted more than 250 teachers.
  • Since 111, the Taipei City Government has subsidized menstrual products for female students from fifth grade of elementary school through the first year of senior high school.

Companies mentioned:蘇菲、嬌聯股份有限公司、宜蘊醫療、心趨勢管理顧問有限公司

Groundbreaking held for “Ganlin Qiaoyu” in the heart of Tianmu; rare homes on a quiet lane offered in a limited release

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Original甘霖建設開發的天母「甘霖僑琚」建案正式動工,位於中山北路七段稀有靜巷,規劃20席純雙併住宅,每坪開價130-140萬元,強調稀缺性與居住品質。

Facts

  • The “Ganlin Qiaoyu” development in Tianmu has held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site at an auspicious time.
  • The “Ganlin Qiaoyu” site occupies a prime address on Section 7 of Zhongshan North Road, inside a quiet lane 12 meters wide.
  • The project comprises only 二十 residences and 一 retail unit, with a side-by-side layout and just two units per floor.
  • Original產品面積包含30坪、40坪及合併戶70坪,每坪開價130至140萬元。
  • The building incorporates the Alfa Safe column-in-column system, and the interior floor-to-ceiling height is increased to 3 meters 4.
  • During the presale phase, the developer is offering a payment plan requiring 6% upon signing.
  • The sales center is located at No. 25, Tianmu East Road, Shilin District, Taipei City. The VIP hotline is 02-2876-6003.

Companies mentioned:甘霖建設、甘霖集團

Original中國間諜已潛入矽谷?Anthropic前研究員稱「我有9成把握,OpenAI和Anthropic都有」

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Jacob Cockson, a former researcher at Anthropic and OpenAI, claimed on PBD Podcast that China had planted spies inside OpenAI and Anthropic, but offered no specific evidence, sparking controversy and security concerns.

Facts

  • Jacob Cockson, a former researcher at Anthropic and OpenAI, said on PBD Podcast that he was 九成 sure China had planted spies inside OpenAI and Anthropic
  • Cockson did not provide specific evidence that China had planted spies at OpenAI and Anthropic
  • Original考克森今年5月離開OpenAI並跳槽到Anthropic,在Anthropic任職約四個月
  • Original考克森9月在X平台發文,一夜之間觸及逾1億人
  • Researchers of Chinese nationality account for 38% of top AI talent in the United States, slightly more than the 37% who are U.S. nationals
  • DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group partner Kurt Campbell responded on social media, calling Cockson’s remarks “highly irresponsible”
  • Washington and Beijing recently agreed to launch talks on the “risks and benefits” of AI during Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States. The next round is scheduled for November
  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China of copying U.S. AI models through “distillation”; China denied the allegation

Companies mentioned:Anthropic、OpenAI、DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group、DGA-阿爾布賴特・斯通布里奇集團、MacroPolo、Meta

The AI bubble warning is back? Prominent analyst warns stocks could plunge within 2 years; watch out if they fall below “this level”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Panmure Liberum strategy chief Joachim Klement warned that the AI bubble could burst in 2027-2028, potentially sending the S&P 500 down 36%. With inflation and rising financing costs threatening AI capital spending, he advised investors to turn defensive if the index falls below its 200-day moving average.

Facts

  • Panmure Liberum market strategy chief Joachim Klement warned that the AI bubble could burst within 2 years, triggering a severe market crash.

Companies mentioned:Panmure Liberum、瑞銀集團、淡馬錫國際、花旗集團、彭博資訊、IMF

Shen Po-yang appears on one program after another and breaks out of his political bubble! Yaita Akio identifies 3 key trends: bridging social divides

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Veteran Japanese media figure Yaita Akio commented on the recent flurry of appearances by Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang on political programs, calling it a “breakout” effect. Yaita said Shen had successfully bridged social divides and built consensus through calm, rational dialogue, thorough preparation on city policy and a clear stance on China.

Facts

  • Yaita Akio said Shen Po-yang’s successive appearances on programs hosted by Wang Weizhong, Lee Szu-tuan and Jaw Shaw-kong showed a strong breakout effect.
  • Yaita Akio said Shen Po-yang demonstrated the power of moderation and reason in interviews, patiently explaining his positions and clearing up misunderstandings.
  • Yaita Akio was surprised to find that Shen Po-yang had done extensive homework on Taipei’s municipal affairs, proposing specific policy ideas on public safety, transportation and other issues.
  • Shen Po-yang stressed that Chinese spouses should not be discriminated against, as they too face pressure from China’s authoritarian system.
  • Yaita Akio stressed that opposing the Chinese Communist Party’s authoritarian rule does not mean being hostile to the Chinese people, and that national security should not come at the cost of discrimination.

Tsai Ing-wen: Taiwan is irreplaceable as democracies rebuild manufacturing capacity

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Former President Tsai Ing-wen attended the DEFCON 2026 symposium at Stanford University during a visit to the United States, highlighting Taiwan’s global influence in key manufacturing fields such as AI chips and drones. She called on democracies to work with Taiwan to rebuild manufacturing capacity and strengthen regional security and supply-chain resilience.

Facts

  • The United States has approximately 四分之三 of the world’s AI computing capacity.
  • Nearly all the advanced chips used in U.S. AI systems are made by Taiwanese companies.
  • About 九成 of AI servers using advanced chips are produced by Taiwanese companies.
  • Taiwan produces more than 九成 of the world’s AI servers.
  • More than 兩百 Taiwanese companies have entered the drone industry.

Original連假出國旺季來了!台新Richart搶攻旅遊族 存款最高3.5%、海外消費最高3.3%,再享換匯優惠

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

To capture the peak autumn and winter travel season, 台新銀行’s Richart has launched the “Richart Loves Traveling Abroad” campaign, offering new customers preferential interest of up to 3.5% on savings deposits, overseas spending rewards of up to 3.3%, and foreign currency exchange benefits. The campaign runs through Jan. 31, 2027. New customers who open an account, enter the code and log in to the app can receive a NT$200 welcome gift, meeting travelers’ financial needs from pre-trip preparations to spending during their journey.

Facts

  • 台新銀行’s Richart has launched the “Richart Loves Traveling Abroad” account-opening campaign, targeting 3 key needs of people traveling overseas.
  • Savings deposits of up to NT$300,000 earn preferential interest of up to 3.5%, with monthly interest of up to about NT$863.
  • The campaign runs through Jan. 31, 2027. New customers who enter the exclusive code “RTTRAVEL” and log in to the app for the first time receive a NT$200 welcome gift.
  • 台新Richart cards offer overseas spending rewards of up to 3.3%, with rewards of up to 12.7% available upon completing tasks.
  • 台新Richart offers access to more than 1,000 foreign currency ATMs for withdrawals at any time, in 4 currencies only: U.S. dollars, Japanese yen, euros and Chinese yuan.
  • Original每月各5次跨提轉免手續費。
  • Original外幣活存達門檻享當月首筆提領手續費0元。

Companies mentioned:台新銀行、台新Richart

土地銀行 brings a technology mindset to its compliance system, earning a digital innovation award

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

土地銀行 was recognized at the 工商時報 Digital Finance Awards on Oct. 7, 115, for its compliance system project incorporating RegTech and AI, strengthening corporate governance and digital innovation.

Facts

  • 土地銀行 received the “Digital Innovation Award—Excellence Award” in the banking category at the 2026 6th 工商時報 Digital Finance Awards on Oct. 7, 115.
  • The award-winning project is titled “Land Bank Digital Innovation: Leading the Way in Intelligent Compliance.”
  • The project uses regulatory technology (RegTech) and artificial intelligence.
  • 土地銀行 Chief Compliance Officer Su Lihui attended the award ceremony as the bank’s representative.
  • 土地銀行 has operated in Taiwan for 80 years and is a wholly state-owned bank.

Companies mentioned:土地銀行、工商時報

土銀’s Liang En-shuo wins gold at the “Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games,” bringing honor to Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

土地銀行 tennis player Liang En-shuo and partner Hsieh Su-wei won the women’s doubles gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, extending their past success at the Asian Games. 土銀’s women’s tennis team has had a stellar year, winning a total of 35 medals and demonstrating the results of the company’s long-term support for sports.

Facts

  • Liang En-shuo and Hsieh Su-wei defeated Chan Hao-ching and Wu Fang-hsien 6:4, 4:6, 10:5 in the women’s doubles gold-medal match at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
  • 土地銀行’s women’s tennis team has won 14 titles, 9 runner-up finishes and 12 third-place finishes this year, for a total of 35 medals.
  • Liang En-shuo is currently ranked No. 21 in the world in women’s doubles and was the first Taiwanese player to win a girls’ singles title at an ITF Grand Slam event.
  • 土地銀行 has received the Sports Administration’s 3 major “Sports Promoter Awards” for 17 consecutive years and received “Sports Enterprise Certification” for the first time in 114.
  • Liang En-shuo won the women’s singles title at the 2026 W125 Jiujiang Open, as well as women’s doubles titles at the W125 Paris Open and the W250 Libéma Open in the Netherlands.

Companies mentioned:土地銀行、土銀

Xiang Yu won every battle in his life, so why did he ultimately lose to Liu Bang? Experts reveal “2 fatal flaws” that cost him the empire

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The article analyzes the key factors behind Xiang Yu and Liu Bang’s victories and defeats in the Chu-Han Contention, noting that although Xiang Yu was powerful, his character flaws and loss of popular support led to his defeat, while Liu Bang succeeded in founding the Han dynasty through his ability to use people and his resilience.

Facts

  • At the Battle of Julu, Xiang Yu burned his boats and smashed his cauldrons, defeating the main Qin forces with a smaller army.
  • At the Feast at Hong Gate, Xiang Yu failed to resolve to eliminate Liu Bang and later distanced himself from his adviser Fan Zeng.
  • Liu Bang believed he was inferior to Zhang Liang, Xiao He and Han Xin, but he knew how to put them to use and thereby win the empire.
  • After entering Xianyang, Liu Bang made a pact with the people of Guanzhong, setting out 3 rules to win their support.
  • After his defeat, Xiang Yu took his own life at the Wu River, lamenting, “Heaven is destroying me; this is not the fault of my fighting.”

Why are there Nanjing, Hangzhou and Chengdu roads all over Taipei? Their names were not chosen at random—the entire road network was once laid out according to a “map of China”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

This article explores the origins of the many street names in Taipei drawn from Chinese place names, tracing them to a street-renaming campaign in the early postwar period of 1945. At the time, the government used the relative locations on a map of China, with Zhongshan North-South Road and Zhongzheng East-West Road as its axes, to divide Taipei’s urban area and assign corresponding city names to its roads. This approach was incorporated into formal regulations. Although urban development made it difficult to follow the scheme exactly, traces of this history remain nearly 80 years later.

Facts

  • On Nov. 17, 1945, the Taiwan Provincial Administrative Executive Office promulgated the “Regulations on Renaming Streets in Counties and Cities in Taiwan Province,” requiring street names with Japanese associations to be changed.
  • Beginning in 1947, Taipei used Zhongshan North-South Road as its north-south axis and Zhongzheng East-West Road as its east-west axis, dividing the urban area into 4 districts and assigning road names according to their locations on a map of China.
  • Zhongzheng East-West Road was renamed today’s Zhongxiao East-West Road in 1970.
  • Dongmenwai Street was renamed Xuzhou Road, Xiakui Fuzhong Street was renamed Chengde Street, Bajia Street was renamed Guilin Street, and Longshan Street was renamed Guangzhou Street.
  • An earlier version of the “Regulations on Road Signs and House Numbering in Taipei City” stipulated that when roads were named after cities, their names should refer to the corresponding locations on the national map.

How did F-35 fighter jet parts end up in Hong Kong? Bloomberg: UPS employee missed warning email; Hong Kong chosen as a transit point to speed delivery

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

People familiar with the matter said UPS mistakenly shipped ITAR-controlled F-35 fighter jet parts to Hong Kong after an employee missed a warning email, resulting in Beijing detaining the parts. The serious logistics error drew strong concern from the Pentagon and Congress and prompted a full investigation.

Facts

  • UPS employee missed manufacturer’s warning email, sending F-35 parts to Hong Kong by mistake
  • The mistakenly shipped F-35 parts included a canopy and weapons bay doors coated with radar-absorbing material.
  • UPS rerouted the shipment through Hong Kong instead of Taiwan and Korea to speed up delivery.
  • The Pentagon briefed the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services committees on the incident in late September.
  • A U.S. Government Accountability Office official said China could reverse-engineer the parts.

Companies mentioned:UPS、洛克希德馬丁、Lockheed Martin、DSV

羅慧夫顱顏基金會’s “Seeing Change” photography exhibition opens; Vivian Hsu lends support to young people with craniofacial conditions: “Appearance is just the cover; the pages inside are more worth reading”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

羅慧夫顱顏基金會 held a media briefing in Taipei for the 2nd “Seeing Change” photography exhibition. Goodwill ambassador Vivian Hsu appeared in support. The exhibition aims to use images to challenge stereotypes about young people with craniofacial conditions and foster public understanding and acceptance.

Facts

  • Since its founding in 1989, 羅慧夫顱顏基金會 has supported families affected by craniofacial conditions for 37 years.
  • In Taiwan, 1 in every 600 to 700 newborns has a craniofacial condition.
  • As many as 81.3% of parents of children with craniofacial conditions worry that their children will be unable to face others’ judgment.
  • A total of 55.2% of people mistakenly believe that craniofacial conditions may affect intellectual development.
  • The photography exhibition features 7 young people with craniofacial conditions from different fields.
  • The photography exhibition was shot by emerging fashion photographer Johnny Lu.
  • Vivian Hsu urged the public to engage with the world as equals and appreciate change with understanding.

Companies mentioned:羅慧夫顱顏基金會

Who built Taipei Songshan Airport? Built by the Japanese in 1936 and bombed by U.S. forces, why has a 30-year debate over relocation failed to move it?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport on Oct. 8, with plans to develop its 300 hectares of land into an AI park. The airport opened in 1936 and is now a joint military and civilian facility; relocation requires assessment at the national level.

Facts

  • Songshan Airport opened in 1936 during Japanese rule, when it was known as “Taihoku Airfield.”
  • Songshan Airport was severely damaged by U.S. bombing near the end of World War II. After the Nationalist government took it over in 1945, repairs cost 90 million old Taiwan dollars.
  • After Taoyuan International Airport opened in 1979, Songshan Airport became a capital-city business airport focused mainly on domestic routes.
  • Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced on Oct. 8 that he would push to relocate Songshan Airport, with plans to develop about 300 hectares of land into “Taipei AI Park.”
  • Songshan Airport is under the Civil Aviation Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, not directly managed by the Taipei City Government.

“A birth defect should not determine a person’s life”: 張榮發基金會 donates NT$6 million to help families affected by cleft lip and palate through prenatal anxiety

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Original張榮發基金會捐贈600萬元,聯合台灣胎兒醫學振興會及北醫顱顏中心推動拯救胎兒計畫,提供唇顎裂家庭產前照護支持及國際醫學交流。

Facts

  • 張榮發基金會 is investing NT$6 million to launch “Love.Courage to Set Sail” and the “Fetal Rescue Program,” helping families affected by cleft lip and palate cope with prenatal anxiety.
  • Under the plan, NT$3 million will be donated to 台灣胎兒醫學振興會 to purchase 20 sets of specialized teaching models for cleft lip and palate care and establish international medical training scholarships.
  • Another NT$3 million will fund outreach initiatives, including the “Rabbit Baby Parents Growth Classes,” “Prenatal-to-Postnatal Care Certification Courses,” “Special Lectures” and “Fetal Hotline Consultation Service.”
  • Original台北醫學大學附設醫院顱顏中心陳國鼎醫師與北醫團隊推動「台灣唇顎裂治療網」,串連分散的專業與資源。
  • Japanese doctor Morita Koki traveled to Taiwan to learn its leading techniques in cleft lip and palate repair and fetal medicine, while a documentary team went to Japan to film a documentary.
  • Taiwan recorded 61,742 newborns from January through August this year, a decline of more than 11,000 from the same period last year.

Companies mentioned:張榮發基金會、台灣胎兒醫學振興會、台北醫學大學附設醫院顱顏中心

A “NT$500,000 guaranteed annual salary” still couldn’t keep Yili? 台鋼 strategy chief responds in person to 7 departures: The goal is to develop newcomers

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Sun Hsieh-chih, strategy chief of the 台鋼雄鷹 cheerleading squad Wing Stars, responded to the departure of 7 members, saying their contracts had expired and reiterating that developing newcomers is the club’s core strategy.

Facts

  • A major personnel shake-up hit the 台鋼雄鷹 cheerleading squad Wing Stars on the 7th, with 7 members—Yili, Li Le, 妡0, Aileen, Huang Chengcheng, Xiao Wen and Quan Quan—confirmed to be leaving.
  • Strategy chief Sun Hsieh-chih personally responded to the members’ departures when he attended a press conference for “Hunger Games” on the 8th.
  • Sun Hsieh-chih said the members were leaving simply because their contracts had expired, and stressed that 台鋼 has always focused on developing newcomers.
  • 台鋼 previously offered guaranteed annual salaries of at least NT$500,000, attracting many newcomers to join Wing Stars.
  • 台鋼 held auditions in South Korea for the first time this year and recruited 2 new members, Cho Jae-eun and Lee Yoo-kyung.
  • Wing Stars released the single photobook “Cheer it up加大,” which quickly sold out after going on sale.
  • 台鋼’s home games and related cheering events are largely concentrated in southern Taiwan.

Companies mentioned:台鋼雄鷹、台鋼、Wing Stars

If Songshan Airport moves, could 570 hectares of urban renewal areas in northern Taiwan finally be freed up? Could old apartments become more valuable? There’s another hurdle many people don’t know about

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has proposed relocating Songshan Airport, with plans to turn the airport and about 300 hectares of surrounding land into an AI industrial park, housing and parks. After the relocation, about 570 hectares of urban renewal areas in northern Taiwan currently constrained by aviation height limits could be freed up, boosting the potential for redevelopment of old apartments. However, restrictions such as floor area ratios would remain. The relocation has not been finalized and requires careful interagency assessment.

Facts

  • Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport on October 8, 2026, with plans to develop the airport and about 300 hectares of surrounding land into an AI industrial park, housing and a large park.
  • After Songshan Airport is relocated, about 570 hectares of urban renewal-designated areas in northern Taiwan affected by aviation height limits could see their development potential unlocked.
  • Aviation height limits restrict building height, while floor area ratio restrictions limit the total floor area that can be built on a plot of land; the two impose different constraints.

Companies mentioned:桃園機場公司

Botched US execution! Female death row inmate injected with lethal drugs in 2 rounds, wakes up and speaks after being unconscious for days

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A serious mishap occurred during the execution by lethal injection of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike on September 30, 2026: She remained alive after 2 rounds of injections, fell unconscious for several days and later woke up. The incident sent shockwaves through senior state officials. The governor ordered an investigation and suspended executions, the corrections commissioner resigned, and the defense team questioned the legality of the procedure and called for a commutation.

Facts

  • Tennessee carried out the execution by lethal injection of 50-year-old death row inmate Christa Pike on the evening of September 30, 2026, but she did not die after 2 rounds of injections.
  • Pike was taken to a hospital after the execution was halted. She regained consciousness and was able to speak on October 6, after being unconscious for several days.
  • Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee ordered a comprehensive independent review and suspended another execution scheduled for this year.
  • Tennessee Corrections Commissioner Strada announced his resignation over the incident.
  • Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Pike was 18 at the time.
  • Judge Miles ordered the state to preserve all evidence related to the botched execution, including waste, photographs, videos and medication records.
  • Pike’s defense lawyers argued that the execution team had difficulty establishing intravenous access, using 7 needles in her left arm, and that the drugs may have leaked into surrounding tissue.

Original金宣虎高允貞《愛情怎麼翻譯》輸了!韓劇「最速配CP」TOP 10冠軍是他們:顏值頂級、雙向奔赴超好嗑

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《網路溫度計DailyView》 released its 2026 ranking of the top 10 Korean drama couples, with Kim Jae-won and Kim Go-eun taking the top spot for “Yumi’s Cells 3.” The survey covered several popular dramas, reflecting viewers’ keen interest in on-screen chemistry.

Facts

  • 《網路溫度計DailyView》 conducted the survey from January 1, 2026, to September 29, 2026.
  • “Yumi’s Cells 3” topped the list with 909 online mentions.
  • “Boyfriend on Demand” quickly topped Netflix’s global non-English TV show rankings upon release.
  • The nationwide average rating for the finale of “The Scary Romance” reached 7.9%.
  • The finale of “The Secret Auditor” set a record-high nationwide rating of 9.7%.
  • “Love Beyond You” had ratings between 2% and 3%.
  • “The Haunted Palace” sparked a global Netflix viewing craze.

Companies mentioned:《網路溫度計DailyView》、《KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎》、Netflix

Won NT$1 million on a receipt lottery but can’t claim it! Finance Ministry reveals disqualification reason: “11 types of people lose their prize,” and even winning NT$10 million won’t help

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The Ministry of Finance announced the winning results of the Uniform Invoice Lottery. Among the 30 Cloud Invoice Special Prize winners of NT$1 million, 1 was disqualified because the buyer had not registered for tax purposes. The case serves as a reminder to check prize eligibility rules to avoid winning but being unable to claim a prize.

Facts

  • A total of 30 NT$1 million Cloud Invoice Special Prizes were drawn, but 1 was deemed ineligible for an award.
  • The disqualified invoice was issued by 新加坡商蝦皮娛樂電商有限公司台灣分公司.
  • If the buyer is a business operator and has not registered for tax purposes, an invoice prize will not be awarded even if it wins.

Companies mentioned:新加坡商蝦皮娛樂電商有限公司台灣分公司

He wrote hit songs for A-mei and Jacky Cheung! Musician, 60, achieves financial freedom through royalties and buys 3 homes in Taichung at once

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Veteran musician Kuo Tzu celebrated his 60th birthday, having achieved financial freedom through royalties from more than 500 songs written over more than 30 years, as well as investments. He owns properties in several locations and plans to hold a concert on October 16, looking back on classic songs he wrote for singers including A-mei and Jacky Cheung.

Facts

  • Kuo Tzu, whose real name is Kuo Heng-chi, celebrated his 60th birthday on the 8th. He has been in the industry for more than 30 years and has written more than 500 songs.
  • A-mei’s “原來你什麼都不要,” Jacky Cheung’s “祝福” and Power Station’s “忠孝東路走九遍” were all written by Kuo Tzu.
  • After buying a property in Taipei’s Tianmu district, Kuo Tzu sold it for about 3 times the purchase price, then bought 3 homes in Taichung.
  • Kuo Tzu allocates his assets through financial products such as stocks and bonds, using investment income to pay his mortgage.
  • Kuo Tzu will hold a concert titled “郭子&浮花樂隊 原來的那首歌 Live in Legacy Taipei” at Legacy Taipei on October 16.
  • Although Kuo Tzu was born and raised in Taiwan, he is not fluent in Taiwanese. Singing Taiwanese songs, including works written for Hong Hung-hung and Hsu Ching-chun, is a major challenge for him.

Original壞掉的雨傘亂丟「最高罰10萬元」!月底前拿到這處1支換1瓶洗碗精,地點、規則一次看

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新竹市政府 is holding a dual recycling campaign in October, encouraging residents to recycle broken umbrella frames and old mobile phones in exchange for dish soap and tissues, respectively, with prizes including an iPhone 17. It also reminds residents to sort their trash correctly under the new law or face hefty fines.

Facts

  • 新竹市政府 is holding a dual recycling campaign in October, where each broken umbrella’s metal frame can be exchanged for 1 bottle of dish soap.
  • Under the Waste Disposal Act, amended and promulgated in July this year, people who fail to sort their garbage as required can face a fine of up to NT$100,000.
  • 新竹市環保局 is holding an old mobile phone recycling campaign, with participants getting a chance to win prizes including an iPhone 17.
  • 新竹市環保局 is providing tools for residents to dismantle devices on site. The redemption location is at 6F, No. 240, Haibin Road, North District.
  • Smartphones can be recycled at 全家 and 7-11 stores, with each phone redeemable for NT$12 in shopping credit.

Companies mentioned:新竹市政府、新竹市環保局、台南市環保局、環境部、環境部資源循環署、7-11、全家

Stay healthy for the Double Ninth Festival: Miaoli County invites seniors to get flu shots in one arm and the new COVID vaccine in the other for double protection and peace of mind this fall and winter

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The Miaoli County Public Health Bureau is urging families to accompany seniors aged 65 and older to get publicly funded flu and COVID vaccines during the Double Ninth Festival, receiving double protection by getting the flu shot in one arm and the new vaccine in the other.

Facts

  • Publicly funded flu and COVID vaccinations for fiscal year 115 will begin simultaneously on October 1. Adults aged 65 and older are eligible in the first phase of the publicly funded vaccination program.
  • So far this flu season, there have been 1,862 cases of severe influenza complications, with people aged 65 and older accounting for 66.4%.
  • Original上一季(114年10月1日至115年9月30日)累計781例新冠併發重症本土病例,其中65歲以上長者占73.6%。
  • Original流感及新冠疫苗可以同時接種,接種後約需2週才能獲得足夠保護力。
  • The Miaoli County Government Health Bureau has held 4 vaccine outreach events at locations including the activity center in Xindian Village, Shitan Township, and Mingde Activity Center in Touwu Township.

Nantou County’s “Bear Loves Reading” program saw 19,786 students take part in certification, with top readers and outstanding book reviewers honored.

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The Nantou County Government partnered with 18度C文化基金會 on the “Bear Loves Reading” program. At an awards ceremony held on 115年10月7日, it recognized the reading and creative achievements of 19,786 students and presented county magistrate’s and group awards to encourage continued reading.

Facts

  • The Nantou County Government and 18度C文化基金會 jointly promote the “Bear Loves Reading” reading passport program.
  • The awards ceremony for the 115-1 County Magistrate’s and Group Awards was held on 115年10月7日.
  • A total of 127 schools and 19,786 students took part in certification this period.
  • Students read a total of 723,548 books, averaging 36 books per person.
  • They completed 3,278 creative works.
  • This period’s County Magistrate’s Awards honored 12 “top readers” and 36 “outstanding book reviewers.”
  • 17 students received the consecutive-win award.

Companies mentioned:18度C文化基金會

Original圖解》這批主動式ETF一上市就破發!「這檔」逆勢回血逾4成 阮慕驊解密:這只是第一關

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Financial expert Ruan Mu-hua analyzes why actively managed ETFs listed in June fell below their issue prices, noting that 00407A rebounded against the trend because its holdings are tied to strong AI hardware industries. He stresses that climbing back above the issue price is only the first hurdle, and investors should watch for verification in subsequent financial reports as well as risks such as high fees and industry concentration.

Facts

  • Taiwan stocks fell 492 points, or 0.99%, to close at 49,313 on the 8th.
  • 00407A closed at NT$10.71 on October 5, a listing high, up about 41% from its low of NT$7.57.
  • Of the four actively managed Taiwan stock ETFs listed in June, only 00405A had yet to climb back above NT$10 by early October.
  • 00407A charges an annual management fee of 0.75% and a custody fee of 0.035%, both considerably higher than those of market-cap-weighted ETFs.
  • The September PMI New Export Orders Index rose to 59.5, with manufacturers citing steady demand for high-end CCL materials and advanced semiconductors.

Companies mentioned:凱基、台積電、聯發科、奇鋐、欣興、台光電、創意、緯穎、台燿、健策、貿聯-KY、風傳媒

From school-based language education to mountain-song diplomacy! Taoyuan honors Hakka contributors; 3 women recognized for decades of work

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Taoyuan City held its 2026 Hakka Outstanding Contribution Awards ceremony, with Mayor Chang San-cheng honoring Chen Mei-chih, Chang Chao-chen and Chao Tsai-yun for their longstanding contributions to mother-tongue teaching and the promotion of mountain songs and traditional opera.

Facts

  • The 2026 Taoyuan City Hakka Outstanding Contribution Awards ceremony was held on the 8th.
  • Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng publicly honored 3 award recipients.
  • Chen Mei-chih and Chang Chao-chen received awards in the “Language and Culture” category.
  • Chao Tsai-yun received an award in the “Public Promotion” category.
  • Although the recipients work in different fields, they share a love for and commitment to Hakka culture.

Korean beauty gives up high-paying job in Hsinchu Science Park! Sees Taiwanese men’s “vanity” as an opportunity and becomes wealthy after 10 years in Taiwan

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Korean YouTuber Lee Young-joo left a high-paying job in the Hsinchu Science Park to enter the men’s beauty market. Seeing demand among Taiwanese men for facial features and eyebrow shaping, she opened a microblading studio that brought in more than ten million in revenue in its first year. She has since expanded to Taichung and launched training courses.

Facts

  • Korean YouTuber Lee Young-joo has been building her career in Taiwan for nearly 10 years. After working for a year at a semiconductor company in the Hsinchu Science Park, she quit to start a business in the beauty industry.
  • Lee Young-joo opened a microblading studio in Taipei, charging NT$6,000 per hour. She earned NT$200,000 within just half a month of opening.
  • Lee Young-joo’s microblading business brought in more than ten million in revenue in its first year.
  • Lee Young-joo invested about NT$3 million to expand to a new business location in Taichung.
  • Lee Young-joo launched her YouTube channel 《영주 瑩珠》 in October 2024.
  • Lee Young-joo released her debut mini-concept album, 《POV》.

Hong Kong and Macao travel trade delegation tours Nantou on “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle,” visits tea expo and meets Hsu Shu-hua, who praises Nantou tea

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Original南投縣政府舉辦港澳踩線團,邀請25位港澳旅遊業者和媒體體驗「台灣好行」接駁服務及南投景點,旨在推廣南投為適合港澳自由行的旅遊目的地。

Facts

  • Original南投縣政府邀請了由香港旅遊議會等組成的25人港澳踩線團進行「台灣好行清境線國際行銷」體驗。
  • The delegation included representatives from 香港旅遊議會, 香港華商旅遊協會, 港台旅遊協會 and 香港快運航空.
  • County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua ran into the delegation at the 2026 Nantou World Tea Expo and recommended Nantou tea.
  • The itinerary included a visit to 九九峰氦氣球樂園, Taiwan’s first tethered helium balloon park, where visitors can rise 100 meters for a bird’s-eye view of the landscape.
  • Travelers from Hong Kong and Macao prefer flexible independent trips of two to four days and value efficient transportation and photo opportunities.
  • Hong Kong is an important source market for Taiwan, thanks to its proximity, cultural similarities and stable spending power.
  • The final stop was Lugu, the home of Dong Ding oolong tea, where the group sampled tea and tried bamboo-tube rice, a mountain-food dish.

Companies mentioned:南投縣政府、香港旅遊議會、香港華商旅遊協會、港台旅遊協會、香港快運航空、馬克媒體、經濟日報、開電視、蔥頻道

Why do Taipei Metro trains sometimes stop “off-center,” leaving the doors misaligned with platform arrows? It’s not necessarily poor driving; Taipei Metro reveals the real reason

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台北捷運公司 clarified why trains sometimes stop out of alignment with platform arrows, saying that signal computers control stopping automatically and allow a margin of error of 30 centimeters. It also explained the procedures for handling different degrees of overshooting.

Facts

  • During normal operation, Taipei Metro trains’ acceleration, deceleration and stopping as they enter stations are controlled mainly by signal computers.
  • Taipei Metro trains have an allowable stopping-position margin of error of 30 centimeters in either direction.
  • If a Taipei Metro train overshoots by less than 1 door, the driver can report to the operations control center and open the doors manually after receiving approval.

Companies mentioned:台北捷運公司

Not Japan or the United States! Which country sends the most international students to Taiwan? Students from 1 country flock to Taiwan to study: good pay and competitive job prospects

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The latest Ministry of Education statistics show that Vietnam, with nearly 40,000 students, has overtaken Indonesia and Malaysia to become the largest source of international students in Taiwan. The shift reflects a change in Taiwan’s higher education student base from mainland Chinese students to countries covered by the New Southbound Policy, with support from Taiwanese investment and the appeal of the semiconductor industry.

Facts

  • There are about 36,000 to 40,000 Vietnamese students studying in Taiwan, making Vietnam the largest source country.
  • There are about 16,000 to 17,000 Indonesian students studying in Taiwan, making Indonesia the second-largest source country.
  • Taiwan’s leading position globally in semiconductors, ICT and precision manufacturing attracts Vietnamese students in science and engineering.
  • The number of mainland Chinese students in Taiwan has fallen sharply after mainland authorities suspended a policy allowing students from mainland China to pursue regular bachelor’s degrees in Taiwan.

2026 Autumn Starry Night Festival kicks off in Hsinchu on 10/31! 八三夭 headlines; market guide and accommodation perks

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新竹縣政府 is holding the 2026 Autumn Starry Night Festival, with a starlight music party on 10/31 at the plaza in front of the county government building. 八三夭 will headline the event, which also features a market and accommodation deals to promote tourism.

Facts

  • The 2026 Autumn Starry Night Festival will take place from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 31 at the plaza in front of 新竹縣政府.
  • Rock band 八三夭 will headline the event.
  • Participating hotels include 喜來登大飯店 and 安捷國際酒店.
  • Collecting three stamps completes a custom postcard.
  • Visitors with proof of accommodation can redeem a NT$150 market voucher.
  • The event brings together more than 50 food trucks and creative craft stalls.

Companies mentioned:新竹縣政府、喜來登大飯店、安捷國際酒店、竹縣好好玩

Bought a ticket but couldn’t board? Su Jun-bin identifies Taoyuan and Yunlin as the worst-hit areas and urges high-speed rail to flexibly adjust departure stations

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Taoyuan Deputy Mayor Su Jun-bin said at an Executive Yuan meeting that holiday high-speed rail services leave passengers stranded at intermediate stops such as Taoyuan and Yunlin because capacity is concentrated at starting stations. He called for time-slot-based unreserved seating and flexible adjustment of departure stations. Premier Cho Jung-tai has instructed the Ministry of Transportation to study improvements.

Facts

  • Taoyuan Deputy Mayor Su Jun-bin said the high-speed rail’s current practice of adding trains and making all seats unreserved leaves almost all capacity taken up at starting stations, making intermediate stops such as Taoyuan and Yunlin the worst-hit areas for passengers unable to board.
  • During the Mid-Autumn Festival travel period, southbound trains were full at Nangang and Taipei stations, leaving passengers unable to board at Taoyuan’s Qingpu Station. Yunlin and Changhua stations were the hardest-hit areas for passengers stranded on northbound trains.
  • Su Jun-bin criticized the Transport Ministry’s contingency plan to “stop selling non-reserved-seat tickets after issuing a warning” as too slow to respond, saying that by the time crowds peak on platforms, large numbers of tickets have already been sold.
  • Su Jun-bin suggested that during peak hours, THSR designate specific sections and adopt a non-reserved-seat ticketing system that separates trains and time slots, while enforcing overall passenger limits.
  • Premier Cho Jung-tai has asked the Transport Ministry to study Su Jun-bin’s proposals for “non-reserved seating separated by train and time slot” and “flexibly adjusting departure stations.”

Japanese scholar Tokumura Shisei visits Changhua; Wang Hui-mei says the county’s local charm will be seen by more Japanese visitors

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At the invitation of Changhua County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei, Professor Tokumura Shisei, a Japanese scholar, visited the Changhua County Government on the 7th for an exchange on tourism development. The two sides aimed to explore ways to attract Japanese visitors and promote local tourism and industry by combining research on the Japanese visitor market with Changhua’s local features.

Facts

  • Japanese scholar Professor Tokumura Shisei visited the Changhua County Government on the afternoon of the 7th for an exchange on tourism development.
  • Professor Tokumura Shisei came to Changhua at the recommendation of Changhua native Mr. Shi Zhen-rong.
  • Professor Tokumura Shisei serves as a member of the expert committee of the World Tourism Cities Federation and as an honorary chair professor at Jinwen University of Science and Technology.
  • Professor Tokumura Shisei earned his doctorate at Peking University before returning to Japan to specialize in tourism.
  • Professor Tokumura Shisei shared his ideas under the title “Changhua’s Traditional Future Development: Envisioning Scenery and Putting Planning First.”
  • The Changhua County Government team, including officials from the Department of Urban and Tourism Development and related departments, took part in the discussion.

Taiwanese travelers are skipping Japan, South Korea and Thailand! They’re choosing 1 high-value destination instead, where visitor numbers surged to 860,000: low prices, abundant attractions, plenty of food and distinctive scenery

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Vietnam’s tourism authority reported that 860,000 Taiwanese visited Vietnam in the first 8 months of 2026, making it their top Southeast Asian destination. Vietnam continues to attract large numbers of Taiwanese travelers with its low prices, convenient visa requirements and many direct flights.

Facts

  • In the first 8 months of 2026, 860,965 Taiwanese traveled to Vietnam, up about 2.6% from the same period last year.
  • Vietnam attracted more than 17.7 million international visitors in the first 3 quarters of 2026.
  • Taiwan ranked 4th among foreign visitor markets in Vietnam, behind only mainland China, South Korea and Russia.
  • The number of trips by Taiwanese to Vietnam surpassed 1.23 million in 2025.
  • Taiwan’s major airlines operate frequent direct flights to cities including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Phu Quoc and Nha Trang.

Former MLB player sues ex-wife for NT$13.5 million; case reveals he paid just NT$6,000 a month to support 2 children; court ruling issued

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A former MLB player took his ex-wife to court over the management of marital assets, seeking NT$13.5 million in compensation. Based on LINE messages, the Kaohsiung District Court ruled that the home-purchase funds had to be returned, ordering the ex-wife to pay more than NT$3.86 million plus interest and dismissing the remaining claims for household expenses.

Facts

  • The player and his wife registered their marriage in January 2012, had 2 children and agreed to divorce in August 2022.
  • The player alleged that during their marriage he entrusted his wife with managing his salary account, but after the divorce he discovered that the money’s whereabouts were unclear, prompting him to sue for NT$13.5 million.
  • The court ordered the ex-wife to pay NT$3,867,640, with interest calculated at an annual rate of 5% from February 9, 2025, until payment is made.
  • The player admitted that after the divorce, he paid just NT$6,000 a month in support for his 2 children.
  • This is a first-instance civil ruling issued on September 23, 2026, and both parties may appeal in accordance with the law.

Companies mentioned:中信兄弟、富邦悍將

Original輝達、Uber、英特爾都已加入 川普宣布「川普帳戶」全面開戶 八成帳號屬中低收入戶

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U.S. President Trump announced that about 70 million children had automatically been enrolled in “Trump Accounts.” 戴爾科技 donated $6.25 billion in seed funding, while companies including Uber and 輝達 are contributing to the accounts, which aim to help low- and middle-income families save.

Facts

  • The U.S. Treasury Department announced that about 70 million eligible children had automatically been enrolled in “Trump Accounts.”
  • An estimated 80% of “Trump Accounts” belong to low- and middle-income households with annual family incomes below $200,000.
  • 戴爾科技 donated up to about $6.25 billion to “Trump Accounts.”
  • The federal government is providing a one-time $1,000 contribution for account holders who meet certain eligibility criteria.
  • The regular annual deposit limit is $5,000 for 2026 and 2027.
  • Companies including 優步, 英特爾 and 輝達 have agreed to contribute to “Trump Accounts” for employees’ children.
  • Friends and relatives can deposit up to $5,000 into an account each year, while employers can contribute up to $2,500 for an employee’s child.

Companies mentioned:戴爾科技、優步、英特爾、輝達、思迪客、摩根大通、美銀

Chiang Wan-an proposes relocating Songshan Airport and building an AI park; Kuo Cheng-liang praises him as the first sitting mayor to raise the idea

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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to relocate Songshan Airport by 2033, with the 300 hectares at the current site to be developed as an AI park. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang praised him as the first sitting mayor to propose the policy, but said the Ministry of National Defense would be the main obstacle.

Facts

  • Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to relocate Taipei Songshan Airport on the 8th.
  • Relocating Songshan Airport would free up 300 hectares of land.
  • Chiang Wan-an said the goal was to complete the relocation of Songshan Airport by 2033.
  • Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang praised Chiang Wan-an as the first sitting mayor to propose this policy.
  • The Ministry of National Defense is seen as the biggest obstacle to the Songshan Airport relocation plan.

Songshan Airport relocation has been discussed for 24 years! Chiang Wan-an is not the first; a look at candidates’ proposals over the years

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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to push ahead with relocating Songshan Airport and developing a “Taipei AI Park,” which is projected to generate NT$12 trillion in economic output. The issue has repeatedly appeared in election platforms over the years, but has been difficult to advance due to central-government jurisdiction and national defense needs.

Facts

  • Chiang Wan-an announced plans to relocate Songshan Airport and redevelop the airport and about 300 hectares of surrounding land as a “Taipei AI Park.”
  • The city government estimates that relocating Songshan Airport and developing the AI park could generate NT$12 trillion in economic output.
  • The proposal to relocate Songshan Airport is not new. It was first raised during the 2002 Taipei mayoral election, when Lee Ying-yuan, Frank Hsieh and others put forward related proposals.
  • The Transport Ministry said Songshan Airport currently serves routes to eastern Taiwan and offshore islands, as well as national defense, government charter flights and air rescue operations.
  • Chiang Wan-an plans to pursue the relocation with 2033, when related construction at Taoyuan Airport is expected to be completed, as the target.

Original趙麗穎林更新《與鳳行》才排第四!近3年最高分仙俠陸劇TOP10冠軍是它:評價力壓《凡人修仙傳》、看一集上癮

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This article ranks the TOP 10 highest-rated xianxia Chinese dramas released from October 2023 to October 2026, based on Douban scores. The champion is Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (7.6 points), followed by A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality and The Journey of Legend in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively; The Legend of Shen Li ranks 4th.

Facts

  • Love Game in Eastern Fantasy tops the TOP 10 highest-rated xianxia Chinese dramas of the past 3 years, with a Douban score of 7.6.
  • The Legend of Shen Li ranks 4th on the list, with a Douban score of 7.2.
  • The White Olive Tree ranks 10th on the list, with a Douban score of 6.7.
  • Some viewers have praised Love of the Divine Tree, starring Ren Jialun and Wang Herun, for its good storyline.

Where did aging courtesans go in ancient times? Don’t be fooled by period dramas—even being bought out could lead to a cruel fate

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Drawing on historians’ perspectives, this article clarifies that ancient courtesans were not all rescued as they are in TV and film. It notes the stark difference between the fates of celebrated courtesans and lower-class sex workers, and that even being bought out to become a concubine offered little chance of improving one’s lot.

Facts

  • People today often conflate prostitutes, singing girls and celebrated courtesans, but in the late Ming period, women from different ranks differed greatly in their lifestyles and access to social resources.
  • Ma Shouzhen (Ma Xianglan), a celebrated courtesan of the late Ming, was known for her exquisite orchid and bamboo paintings. Her works are now held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States.
  • Liu Rushi’s marriage to literary leader Qian Qianyi and Dong Xiaowan’s companionship with Fushe literati Mao Xiang are celebrated stories of late Ming courtesans changing their social status.
  • Under the ancient patriarchal clan system, courtesans who entered wealthy households could usually only become concubines, and had to strictly obey the principal wife and the rules of clan etiquette.
  • For top courtesans who chose not to marry, exceptional talent, connections to prominent scholars and personal assets were vital to their livelihood.
  • Those who truly faced harsh trials were the many lower-class sex workers whose names did not even survive in official histories or literati notes.

台積電 September revenue held above the NT$500 billion mark at NT$511.8 billion!Third-quarter revenue surged to NT$1.49 trillion, exceeding the high end of guidance, and October revenue is expected to strengthen further

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Original台積電9月營收守5000億大關,第三季營收達1.49兆元創新高並超財測。法人看好10月蘋果訂單帶動營收轉強,下週法說會將聚焦第四季展望。

Facts

  • 台積電 reported consolidated revenue of approximately NT$511.857 billion in September, down 0.6% from the previous month.
  • 台積電 posted total third-quarter revenue of approximately NT$1.494243 trillion, a record for a single quarter.
  • 台積電's third-quarter revenue exceeded the high end of its previous investor-conference guidance.
  • 台積電's cumulative revenue for the first 9 months of this year reached NT$3.898727 trillion, up 41.1% from the same period last year.
  • 台積電 closed today at NT$2,550, down NT$35 from the previous trading day.

Companies mentioned:台積電、蘋果

Chiang Wan-an floats plan to relocate Songshan Airport!How many passengers use the airport?Is relocation really possible?交通部 says these 2 key functions are “irreplaceable”

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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has proposed relocating Songshan Airport, with a plan to launch in ROC year 122 and expected to generate NT$12 trillion in output. However, 交通部 and 桃園機場公司 stress that Songshan Airport is irreplaceable for national defense, disaster relief and transportation to outlying islands. The airport expansion plan for Taoyuan does not account for the proposal, indicating the central government is taking a cautious stance on relocation.

Facts

  • Chiang Wan-an announced a target of launching the Songshan Airport relocation in ROC year 122.
  • After Songshan Airport is relocated, its site is proposed to be redeveloped as a Taipei AI park, housing and green parkland.
  • 交通部 said Songshan Airport serves key national defense, disaster relief and outlying-island transport functions that cannot be fully replaced.
  • The annual passenger capacity of Terminal 3 at Taoyuan International Airport is set at 45 million.
  • Songshan Airport's record passenger volume was 15,204,650 in ROC year 85.
  • 桃園機場公司 acting chairman Chen Yen-po said the Taipei City Government had not raised the Songshan Airport issue with the central government in the past 4 years.

Companies mentioned:台北市政府、交通部、民航局、桃園機場公司、內政部空中勤務總隊

What are the “rows of white diagonal lines” at highway junctions?交通部 reveals their real purpose; drive over them and you could be fined NT$6,000

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This article explains the purpose of channelizing lines at highway and expressway junctions, as well as the penalties for violations. The lines guide vehicles along the road; crossing or driving over them is prohibited. Violations on ordinary roads carry fines of NT$900-1,800, while those on highways and expressways carry fines of NT$3,000-6,000. It also provides emergency steps to take if you enter the wrong lane.

Facts

  • Channelizing lines are mainly used to guide drivers along the designated route, and vehicles are strictly prohibited from crossing or driving over them.
  • Channelizing lines are commonly found at highway and expressway junctions, grade-separated interchange ramps, and special sections of ordinary roads where traffic flows are prone to crossing.
  • The shoulder outside the channelizing lines is white, while the shoulder inside them is yellow.

Taiwan stocks plunge nearly 500 points!台積電 closes at the day's low as the top-priced stock and second-highest-priced stock both hit limit-down; these 2 sectors buck the trend and surge

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Following weakness on Wall Street, Taiwan stocks plunged nearly 500 points today, closing at 49,313.44. Heavyweights including 台積電 and 聯發科 led the decline, while passive components, petrochemicals and pandemic-related stocks bucked the trend, showing a sharply divided market.

Facts

  • The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index fell 492.93 points at the close today to 49,313.44.
  • 台積電 closed today at NT$2,550, its low for the day, with the single stock dragging the broader market down by about 278 points.
  • 川湖 reported September revenue of NT$4.464 billion, down 30.9% from August and the lowest in nearly 3 months.
  • Several passive component stocks bucked the trend and hit limit-up, including 九豪、金山電、勤凱、鈺鎧 and 光頡.
  • 台塑 shares touched an intraday high of NT$82.4, a nearly 3-year high, and still closed up more than 7%.
  • Pandemic-related stocks 美德醫療-DR、康那香、恆大、南六 and 合世 all hit limit-up.

Companies mentioned:台積電、聯發科、台達電、信驊、川湖、九豪、金山電、勤凱、鈺鎧、光頡、興勤、天二科技、千如、禾伸堂、台塑、中纖、台塑化、台苯、福懋、東聯、台化、美德醫療、康那香、恆大、南六、合世、熱映、友達、台玻、力積電、南亞科、國巨*、華新科

Where will Songshan Airport move?Chiang Wan-an says relocation will be completed in 2033; Taoyuan Airport's Terminal 3 and runway are key

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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to relocate Songshan Airport to Taoyuan International Airport, with a target completion date of 2033. The Songshan site would be redeveloped as an AI park and public park, with estimated output of NT$12 trillion, alongside Taoyuan Airport expansion to support urban development.

Facts

  • Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to relocate Songshan Airport, targeting completion in 2033.
  • About 300 hectares of land at and around the Songshan Airport site will be redeveloped as an AI industrial park, housing and a large public park.
  • Terminal 3 at Taoyuan International Airport is expected to open in 2027, while the third runway is targeted for completion in 2033.
  • The Taipei City Government plans to develop a 100-hectare AI industrial cluster, a 90-hectare international sustainable living community and a 110-hectare central green park at the Songshan Airport site.
  • The city government's Department of Economic Development estimates that the future Taipei AI park could generate up to NT$12 trillion in output.
  • If Songshan Airport is relocated, height restrictions could be lifted in surrounding urban renewal areas covering about 570 hectares that are currently subject to aviation height limits.
  • With transport infrastructure improved, the drive from downtown Taipei to Taoyuan Airport could take as little as about 36 minutes.

Not small or micro-apartments!Who is buying Taipei's hugely expensive homes?Experts reveal the surprising best-selling size: stock market gains let buyers afford 5 more ping

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Real estate expert Ho Shih-chang said the wealth effect from Taiwan stocks' surge has created a “wealth concentration effect” in Taipei's presale housing market. “Regular-sized” homes of 35 to 50 ping are the top-selling category, with many buyers being financially strong purchasers treating themselves to an upgrade; demand has shifted from being able to afford a home to being able to live well.

Facts

  • Presale homes measuring 35 to 50 ping are the top-selling category in Taipei, accounting for 32.9% of transactions.
  • More than 9 tenths of Taipei presale homes measuring 35 to 50 ping sold for more than NT$30 million.
  • Real estate expert Ho Shih-chang cited actual-price registration data through August 2026 in his analysis of the housing market.
  • With a shared-facilities ratio of 30% to 35%, a 3-bedroom home requires about 40 to just over 50 ping.
  • The wealth effect of Taiwan stocks' continued surge has filled Taipei residents' pockets, fueling the rise of “treat-yourself buyers.”

How many days off for National Day?Is Oct. 9 a holiday, and will banks and post offices be open?2026 (ROC year 115) calendar guide

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In 2026, National Day falls on a Saturday, so Oct. 9 is a substitute holiday, creating a 3-day break. This article details holiday operating arrangements for banks, post offices, government agencies and retailers, and reminds the public to handle business in advance and check for changes to mail delivery and vehicle inspection deadlines.

Facts

  • National Day in 2026 falls on a Saturday, and the government has designated Oct. 9 (Friday) as a substitute holiday, creating a 3-day National Day holiday from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11.
  • Bank counter services nationwide will be suspended from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11 and resume normal operations on Oct. 12 (Monday).
  • 中華郵政 post office counters nationwide will be closed for all 3 days of the holiday. Only the “Taipei National Palace Museum Post Office” will remain open, offering only foreign currency exchange, philatelic products and merchandise for sale.
  • During the National Day holiday, regular parcels, express mail and ordinary mail will not be accepted or delivered; only express courier mail will continue to be accepted and delivered as usual.
  • If a vehicle's periodic inspection deadline falls during the National Day holiday, it may be postponed to Oct. 12 without penalty.
  • Major chain retailers and supermarkets, including 全聯福利中心 and Costco (好市多), will remain open as usual from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11.
  • Household registration offices will suspend in-person counter services from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11 and reopen on Oct. 12 (Monday).

Companies mentioned:中華郵政、全聯福利中心、好市多、Costco

Chiang Wan-an suddenly proposes moving Songshan Airport!Cabinet “surprised” that there was “no discussion at all”: 4 years ago, he also said it should not be hastily proposed during an election

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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's announcement of a plan to relocate Songshan Airport has drawn criticism from the Executive Yuan and 交通部 over the lack of prior consultation. Government agencies stressed that the airport serves multiple strategic functions and urged careful assessment and stronger coordination with the central government.

Facts

  • Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said on the 8th that he would plan to relocate Taipei Songshan Airport and develop its 300 hectares of land as an AI park.
  • Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Huizhi said Taipei had not discussed the major plan with the central government, and that the Executive Yuan had only seen and learned of it today.
  • Chiang Wan-an said 4 years ago that national land planning should be approached carefully and seriously, and should not be hastily proposed during an election.
  • Songshan Airport serves international and cross-strait routes to destinations including Haneda, Seoul and Shanghai, as well as serving as a domestic hub for outlying islands.
  • The National Airborne Service Corps, which handles national emergency rescue operations, is based at Songshan Airport.
  • Chiang Wan-an's relocation target is to complete the move after Taoyuan Airport's Terminal 3 and third runway open in 2033.

One share can mean a loss of nearly NT$2.5 million!Why has 川湖 hit limit-down for 2 consecutive sessions?Experts reveal the key behind September revenue's sudden freeze: the AI trend has changed

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Taiwan stocks plunged more than 600 points on the 8th. stock king 信驊 touched the limit-down price intraday, while stock queen 川湖 hit its second consecutive limit down. Its loss over 2 days totaled nearly 19%, wiping out nearly NT$2.5 million in market value per lot. Semiconductor analyst 陸行之 said the AI server supply chain was adjusting orders because of power and component shortages.

Facts

  • 信驊 reported September revenue of NT$1.636 billion, up 0.63% month over month and 100.93% year over year.
  • Original信驊累計前三季營收118.04億元,年增逾7成
  • 川湖 reported September revenue of NT$4.464 billion, up 196.22% year over year and down 30.95% month over month, ending a 6-month streak of record highs.
  • 川湖 hit its second consecutive limit down, with its share price falling nearly 19% over 2 trading days, from NT$13,100 to NT$10,615.
  • 信驊 touched its limit-down price of NT$15,975 intraday and was trading at NT$17,255 as of 10:40 a.m.
  • 廣達、川湖、雙鴻 and 健策 made significant adjustments to September orders, and third-quarter revenue came in slightly below market expectations.
  • Order changes among downstream suppliers in the AI server supply chain were mainly driven by short-term power shortages and component stockouts.
  • Nebius will raise AI GPU rental prices by 17% to 21% starting in October, while CPU and memory prices will rise 25% and 41%, respectively.

Companies mentioned:信驊、川湖、廣達、雙鴻、健策、Nebius、亞馬遜、OpenAI、Anthropic、風傳媒

InSeed益喜氏 parent company 益福生醫 wins gold at the Outstanding Biotechnology Industry Award, standing firm on the international stage for 10 years.

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益福生醫’s parent company received the gold award at the 115年度 Outstanding Biotechnology Industry Award, in recognition of its R&D strength and international influence in the gut-brain axis field.

Facts

  • 益福生醫 was honored by President 賴清德 at the Presidential Office on October 1, receiving the gold award at the 「115年度傑出生技產業獎」.
  • 益福生醫 was the only company among this year’s gold award winners to prevail with health supplements.
  • 益福生医 has amassed 89 global patents and more than 27 human clinical studies.
  • 益福生医 was named one of the world’s 5 leading psychobiotics companies and was the only company from Asia on the list.
  • Original益福生医高达85%的营收来自自有品牌产品,海外营收占比稳定超越七成。
  • Neuralli has achieved a repeat-purchase rate as high as 75% in the United States, lifting gross margin in the North American market to 80%.
  • 益福生医’s chairman and general manager is 郑胜德.

Companies mentioned:益福生醫、InSeed益喜氏、Global Market Insights、Neuralli

Wear life’s highlights at your fingertips! HERMOSA艾莫莎 celebrates its seventh anniversary with Featherlight and Reflection, natural diamond rings to treasure moving moments and meaningful encounters.

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Jewelry brand HERMOSA艾莫莎 is celebrating its seventh anniversary with two commemorative natural diamond rings, Featherlight and Reflection, and has outlined the material options and customization process.

Facts

  • HERMOSA艾莫莎珠寶 is celebrating its seventh anniversary with two commemorative natural diamond rings, Featherlight and Reflection.
  • The Featherlight ring is set with 18 natural diamonds graded F/VS1, with a total weight of approximately 0.27 carats.
  • The Reflection ring is set with 14 natural diamonds graded F/VS1, with a total weight of approximately 0.10 carats.
  • The commemorative rings are made to order, with production taking approximately 15 days.
  • The founder of HERMOSA also established SKERA絲凱菈珠寶, centered on lab-grown diamonds.

Companies mentioned:HERMOSA艾莫莎珠寶、SKERA絲凱菈珠寶

Coffee gets a seasonal makeover! Nespresso launches Cinnamon Apple Crumble, while Pumpkin Spice and Maple Pecan return to bring autumn aromas home.

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To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Nespresso launched its 「Autumn Flavor Discovery」 campaign in September, introducing new coffee flavors such as Cinnamon Apple Crumble and creative recipes, along with a limited-time starter set.

Facts

  • Nespresso is celebrating its 40th anniversary with autumn limited-edition flavors under the theme 「Autumn Flavor Discovery」.
  • Nespresso is adding a new Cinnamon Apple Crumble flavor to its autumn lineup.
  • The brand also shared two autumn recipes: 「Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte」 and 「Maple Pecan Toffee Latte」.
  • The brand’s 40th-anniversary limited-edition starter set is available from now through October 29.
  • Nespresso observes that seasonal limited-edition flavors have become one of life’s little pleasures for consumers in Taiwan.

Companies mentioned:Nespresso

Tsai Kang-yung appears at a rally, leaving Chinese viewers disappointed? Scholar reveals the real cross-strait crisis: Shen Po-yang is also building a kind of bridge.

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During the 2026 county and city mayoral elections, Tsai Kang-yung attended the opening of the campaign headquarters of Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, prompting Chinese internet users to call for a boycott and businesses to distance themselves. U.S.-based scholar 翁履中 said the episode reflects the difficulties of cross-strait exchanges, noting that accumulated disappointment has left both sides unwilling to communicate. He also stressed that a new trend is taking shape in Taiwan, with strong local identity entering mainstream politics.

Facts

  • Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang held the opening of his campaign headquarters on the 4th, with Tsai Kang-yung in attendance.
  • Footage of Tsai Kang-yung’s appearance sparked discussion on Weibo and briefly made the trending topics list.
  • Businesses in China that had commercial partnerships with Tsai Kang-yung have successively distanced themselves from him.
  • U.S.-based scholar 翁履中 said what the two sides of the Taiwan Strait really lack is people willing to think a step further from the other side’s perspective.

3 senior blue-camp heavyweights take turns lending their support as 黃裕庭 gets backing in bid to hold a key seat in Kaohsiung’s 8th electoral district.

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黃裕庭, a Kuomintang candidate for Kaohsiung City Council in the 8th electoral district, received successive endorsements from former National Kaohsiung Normal University president 吳連賞, former legislator 林壽山 and former deputy mayor 洪東煒, signaling the blue camp’s determination to unite.

Facts

  • Kaohsiung City Council candidate 黃裕庭 in the 8th electoral district received successive support from 3 senior blue-camp figures: 吳連賞, 林壽山 and 洪東煒.
  • 吳連賞 is serving as chair of 黃裕庭’s campaign headquarters and has received the Ministry of Education’s Teacher’s Honor Award.
  • 林壽山 served 2 terms as a legislator and is serving as honorary chair of 黃裕庭’s campaign headquarters.
  • 洪東煒 served as Kaohsiung deputy mayor during 韓國瑜’s administration and has extensive experience in public finance and taxation.
  • 黃裕庭 is running in Kaohsiung City’s 8th electoral district, which covers the 3 administrative districts of Qianjin, Xinxing and Lingya.
  • The support effort aims to signal to voters that the blue camp’s base is not divided and that the entire party is backing a second seat.

SHOPLINE targets a new AI shopping gateway! Partners with Criteo on ChatGPT ads, integrating retail data to help brands expand business opportunities.

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SHOPLINE announced an advertising pilot with Criteo to help brands connect to ChatGPT ads. SHOPLINE data show that in the first half of 2026, traffic from AI channels increased 15-fold year over year and order volume grew more than 35-fold, signaling that AI is becoming a new source of traffic for brands.

Facts

  • SHOPLINE announced on the 7th that it was launching an advertising pilot with Criteo.
  • In the first half of 2026, global merchants on SHOPLINE saw traffic from AI channels increase 15-fold year over year.
  • In the first half of 2026, orders generated through AI channels grew by more than 35 times.
  • ChatGPT ads will be clearly labeled and shown separately from answer content, and ad placements will not affect ChatGPT’s responses.
  • SHOPLINE and Criteo have established a long-term API integration to synchronize product information and on-site behavioral data.
  • SHOPLINE Taiwan general manager 葉力維 said the partnership was an important step in advancing the company’s 「AI in Retail」 strategy.
  • Criteo plans to move toward cross-channel integration, linking channels such as display advertising, video and social media.

Companies mentioned:SHOPLINE、Criteo、OpenAI

Chain brands vie for green procurement! U-PING connects sustainable supply chains.

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台灣連鎖加盟促進協會 and U-PING永續優品集 co-hosted a forum and matchmaking event, inviting multiple chain brands and research institutions to promote collaboration in green procurement and sustainable supply chains.

Facts

  • Marking its 30th anniversary and the holding of the World Franchise Council, 台灣連鎖加盟促進協會 joined with U-PING永續優品集 to co-host a forum and matchmaking event.
  • The forum invited 揚秦國際企業, 青青國際婚宴餐飲集團 and Curves韻智 to share their sustainability practices.
  • 工業技術研究院 received a sustainable procurement award in recognition of its use of actual purchasing to support Taiwan’s sustainable businesses.
  • U-PING永續優品集 founder 蔡孟叡 said the platform hopes to help sustainable businesses find green procurement partners that meet their needs.
  • 農業信用保證基金 chair 賴坤成 attended the event as its introductory speaker and an award presenter.
  • 世界華人工商婦女企管協會華董分會 donated to and supported 守護者協會, which cares for young people leaving residential care homes.
  • The event showcased innovative agricultural processing成果 promoted by the Agricultural Technology Research Institute, including rapid freezing, whole-fruit fermentation and precision extraction.

Companies mentioned:台灣連鎖加盟促進協會、U-PING永續優品集、揚秦國際企業、青青國際婚宴餐飲集團、Curves韻智、工業技術研究院、KPMG、農業信用保證基金、世界華人工商婦女企管協會華董分會、守護者協會

Traveling to Japan for Double Ten? Take note: 好市多 Black Diamond members get travel insurance perks, with coverage for flight delays and trip cancellations

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國泰產險 has launched 「國泰好事保」 exclusively for 好市多 Black Diamond members, combining travel accident and inconvenience insurance and offering high-limit emergency assistance and trip cancellation claims, drawing members’ attention.

Facts

  • 國泰產險 has launched 「國泰好事保」, an exclusive travel insurance plan for 好市多 Black Diamond members.
  • The travel insurance plan provides up to NT$120,000 in trip cancellation benefits.
  • The plan provides up to NT$5 million in overseas emergency assistance benefits.
  • Flight delay benefits start at NT$6,000 and go up to NT$12,000.
  • In a specific case shared online, coverage of NT$3 million for a 5-day trip, including legally designated infectious diseases, cost NT$1,255.
  • Trip cancellation coverage includes the death or critical illness of a relative within the 3rd degree before departure, or an unexpected incident at the insured’s home.

Companies mentioned:好市多、Costco、國泰產險、Threads

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晉泰 (6221): Announces appointment of representative by corporate director

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晉泰 (6221) announced that corporate director 美安生化科技股份有限公司 has appointed 葉文隆 as its new representative, effective 115/10/08.

Facts

  • Date of change: 115/10/08
  • Original term (e.g., xx/xx/xx to xx/xx/xx): 115/06/17~118/06/16

Companies mentioned:晉泰、美安生化科技股份有限公司、福懋油脂股份有限公司

寰聖 (7936): Announces appointment of new acting spokesperson, head of finance and accounting, and head of accounting

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寰聖 (7936) announced the appointment of 廖縷禎, finance and accounting manager at 普惠醫工股份有限公司, as its new acting spokesperson, head of finance and accounting, and head of accounting, effective 115/10/08.

Facts

  • 115/10/08

Companies mentioned:寰聖、普惠醫工股份有限公司

巨漢 (6903): Announces invitation to attend 「20th QIC CEO Week」 hosted by 寬量國際 to discuss the company’s operations, finances, and business-related information.

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巨漢 (6903) announced that it has been invited to attend 「20th QIC CEO Week」, hosted by 寬量國際, and will discuss operational, financial, and business information at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong from 115/10/13 to 14.

Facts

  • 20th QIC CEO Week
  • Date of occurrence: 115/10/13
  • Dates of investor conference: 115/10/13 ~ 115/10/14
  • Original召開法人說明會之時間:14 時 00 分

Companies mentioned:巨漢、寬量國際、Mandarin Oriental Hotel

世鎧精密 (2063): Announces board resolution on the ex-rights and ex-dividend record date and related adjustment to the dividend payout rate

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世鎧精密 (2063) announced that its board has resolved to adjust the dividend payout rate because the number of shares outstanding changed following a share buyback. The cash dividend per share was slightly adjusted from NT$0.5 to NT$0.5000208, and the ex-rights and ex-dividend record date is 115/11/03.

Facts

  • Capital surplus capital increase: NT$48,099,450
  • NT$0.9999999376 per share
  • Cash dividend from capital surplus: NT$24,050,727
  • NT$0.5 per share
  • NT$0.5000208 per share
  • The number of shares outstanding changed by 48,099,453 shares

Companies mentioned:世鎧精密

金山電 (8042): Announces decision by major subsidiary 廣州金立電子有限公司 to conduct a cash capital increase

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Original金山電(8042)之重要子公司廣州金立電子有限公司決議辦理現金增資,總金額為人民幣4,000萬元,資金用途為營運需求,由新股東廣州金日科技有限公司出資。

Facts

  • Original人民幣4,000萬元

Companies mentioned:金山電、廣州金立電子有限公司、廣州金日科技有限公司

弘塑 (3131): Supplementary explanation regarding the independent director’s resignation on 115/9/8 and board resolution to nominate Ms. 何幼梅 as a candidate for the company’s independent director

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At a board meeting on Oct. 8, 115, 弘塑科技股份有限公司 resolved to nominate former independent director Ms. 何幼梅 as a candidate for independent director at its 1st extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, filling the vacancy left by her resignation on Sept. 8.

Facts

  • 115/9/8
  • 115/10/08
  • Nov. 4, 115
  • 115, 1st

Companies mentioned:弘塑科技股份有限公司、弘塑

泰合 (6467): Announces the underwriting price for new shares issued through a cash capital increase before initial listing and related matters concerning the provisional underwriting price

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泰合生技 announced that the underwriting price for new shares issued through a cash capital increase before initial listing is NT$105.6 per share, set at a premium of 1.20 times the weighted average price from the competitive auction.

Facts

  • Issue of 7,500,000 common shares
  • Par value of NT$10 per share
  • Totaling NT$75,000,000
  • Minimum underwriting price: NT$88 per share
  • Weighted average price: NT$177.88
  • Higher than 1.20 times the minimum underwriting price
  • Underwriting price of NT$105.6 per share

Companies mentioned:泰合生技股份有限公司、臺灣證券交易所股份有限公司

瑞耘 (6532): Announces change in company management

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瑞耘 (6532) announced that manager 吳登貴 has resigned for personal career planning reasons, effective 115/10/08.

Facts

  • Date of change: 115/10/08

Companies mentioned:瑞耘

劍湖山 (5701): Announces use of bank credit facilities in 115年09月 and cash receipts and payments and funding arrangements for the next three months.

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劍湖山世界股份有限公司 announced its use of bank credit facilities in September 115, as well as its cash receipts and payments and funding arrangements for the next three months (October to December).

Facts

  • NT1,210,000
  • Original420,350仟元

Companies mentioned:劍湖山世界股份有限公司、財團法人中華民國證券櫃檯買賣中心

普瑞博 (6847): Change in the company’s head of internal audit

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普瑞博 (6847) announced that head of internal audit 王毓嫻 has resigned for personal career planning reasons, effective 115/10/10. The duties will be temporarily handled by the acting auditor, and an announcement on the successor will be made after board approval.

Facts

  • 115/10/08
  • 115/10/10

Companies mentioned:普瑞博

康聯訊 (3672): Announces changes to the company’s head of internal audit and acting spokesperson

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康聯訊 (3672) announced that head of internal audit 林沛瑩 and the acting spokesperson have resigned for career planning reasons, effective 115/10/08.

Facts

  • 115/10/08

Companies mentioned:康聯訊、康聯訊科技(股)公司

東佑達 (7942): Announces board resolution to convene the company’s 2nd extraordinary shareholders’ meeting in 115

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東佑達 (7942) announced that its board has resolved to convene its 2nd extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on Nov. 27, 115, in Annan District, Tainan City. The main agenda includes amendments to the articles of incorporation and various operating procedures and rules, a full re-election of directors, and matters related to the company’s listing on the OTC market and initial public offering.

Facts

  • 115/10/08
  • 115/11/27
  • 115/10/29

Companies mentioned:東佑達

前端風電 (7702): Announces change in the company’s head of accounting

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前端風電 (7702) announced that head of accounting 陳麗琪 resigned for personal career planning reasons on 115/10/08. Deputy accounting manager 呂惠菁 will serve as interim head, and an announcement on the new head will be made after board appointment.

Facts

  • 115/10/08

Companies mentioned:前端風電

茂綸 (6227): (Supplementary announcement) Change in the company’s chief information security officer

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茂綸 (6227) announced a change in the chief information security officer, from 林裕祥 to 莊文杰, effective 115/08/11.

Facts

  • 115/08/11

Companies mentioned:茂綸

晉倫 (6151): Correction to the company’s August 115 disclosure details on loans of funds and endorsements and guarantees

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晉倫科技股份有限公司 corrected its August 115 disclosure details on loans of funds and endorsements and guarantees, adjusting the outstanding loan balance of subsidiary Ginar Technology (Cayman) Co., Ltd. and the limits on endorsements and guarantees for 江蘇晉倫塑料科技有限公司 and GINAR TECHNICAL PLASTIC (VIETNAM) COMPANY LIMITED.

Facts

  • Maximum balance accumulated through this month: 11,813
  • Original對單一企業背書保證之限額:768,030仟元
  • Maximum balance accumulated through this month: 111,813
  • Original對單一企業背書保證之限額:823,282仟元

Companies mentioned:晉倫科技股份有限公司、Ginar Technology (Cayman) Co., Ltd.、江蘇晉倫塑料科技有限公司、GINAR TECHNICAL PLASTIC (VIETNAM) COMPANY LIMITED

國統 (8936): Announces change in the representative of a corporate director

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國統 (8936) announced a change in the representative of a corporate director, from 周煌燦 to 張志杰.

Facts

  • 115/10/08
  • 114/05/28
  • 117/05/27

Companies mentioned:國統、鴻鋌投資股份有限公司、冠賸營造工程有限公司、誠峰國際法律事務所

耀寬 (7949): Wins public tender for the 「Nanliao Fire Brigade Station Construction Project」

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Original耀寬營造股份有限公司參加新竹市消防局南寮分隊興建工程公開招標,以398,803仟元得標。

Facts

  • Original398,803仟元
  • 600 calendar days

Companies mentioned:耀寬營造股份有限公司、新竹市消防局

聯亞藥 (6562): Announces termination of the technology licensing agreement with the Development Center for Biotechnology for UB-941 (B-Raf inhibitor anticancer drug)

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聯亞藥 (6562) announced that, due to changes in the competitive market environment and adjustments to its operating strategy, it mutually agreed with 財團法人生物技術開發中心 to terminate the UB-941 anticancer drug technology licensing agreement. The termination will have no material impact on its finances.

Facts

  • 115/10/08

Companies mentioned:聯亞藥、財團法人生物技術開發中心

奈米醫材 (6612): Announcement on the results of the company's 3rd share buyback upon expiration of the buyback period

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奈米醫材 (6612) announced the results of its 3rd share buyback upon expiration of the buyback period. It bought back 136,000 shares, achieving 68% of its target.

Facts

  • 1,159,485,410
  • 200,000
  • 136,000
  • 9,616,196
  • 70.71
  • 499,000
  • 0.95
  • 68.00

Companies mentioned:奈米醫材

富強鑫 (6603): Announcement on the results of the company's share buyback upon expiration of the buyback period

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富強鑫 (6603) announced the results of its share buyback upon expiration of the buyback period. It bought back 1,141,000 shares for a total of NT$31,625,268. The buyback was not completed because purchases were made in batches depending on the share price and trading volume.

Facts

  • Original maximum planned amount for share buyback (NT$): 737,119,607
  • Original planned number of shares to be bought back: 5,000,000
  • Number of shares bought back this time: 1,141,000
  • Total amount paid for shares bought back this time (NT$): 31,625,268
  • Average price per share bought back this time (NT$): 27.72
  • Cumulative number of the company's own shares held: 2,544,000
  • Cumulative number of the company's own shares held as a percentage of total issued shares (%): 1.52

Companies mentioned:富強鑫

環宇-KY (4991): The company's securities have repeatedly met the criteria for a public announcement of information warranting attention. The relevant information is therefore announced to help investors distinguish and understand the situation.

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環宇-KY (4991) announced that its securities have repeatedly met the criteria for a public announcement of information warranting attention, and disclosed its financial data for the single month of August 115 and the 2nd quarter. Monthly revenue was NT$262 million and pretax profit was NT$59 million, up 45.56% and 247.06%, respectively, from a year earlier.

Facts

  • Operating revenue (NT$ million): 262
  • Pre-tax net profit (NT$ millions) 59
  • Year-over-year change %; operating revenue (NT$ million): 262, 180, 45.56%
  • Operating revenue (NT$ million): 770
  • Pretax profit (NT$ million): 134

Companies mentioned:環宇-KY、財團法人中華民國證券櫃檯買賣中心

上亞科技 (6130): Announcement that the company's board has approved the planned disposal of securities.

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Original上亞科技(6130)公告董事會通過處分諾肯科技股份有限公司普通股,預計交易數量7,800,000股,每股價格暫定新台幣15.37元至19.71元,總金額約新台幣1.2億至1.5億元,預計產生處分利益新台幣9,426仟元以上。

Facts

  • 7,800,000 shares
  • NT$15.37–19.71
  • Original新台幣119,886仟元~153,738仟元
  • Original新台幣9,426仟元
  • NT$14.16
  • Original新台幣110,460仟元
  • 46.32%

Companies mentioned:上亞科技、諾肯科技股份有限公司、冠西電企業股份有限公司、緯騰會計師事務所

登豐 (7872): Announcement that the company's board has resolved to issue new shares for a cash capital increase before its initial listing on the over-the-counter market

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登豐 (7872) announced that its board has resolved to conduct a cash capital increase before its initial over-the-counter listing, issuing shares for a total of NT$28.2 million. The proceeds will be used to strengthen working capital.

Facts

  • 2,820,000 shares
  • NT$10
  • 28,200,000 yuan
  • NT$36 per share
  • 285,000 shares
  • 2,535,000 shares

Companies mentioned:登豐

中茂 (5205): The company's securities have recently experienced abnormal share price movements. Relevant information is therefore announced to help investors distinguish and understand the situation.

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中茂 (5205) announced that its share price has recently been abnormal and disclosed financial data for the single month of August 115 and the 2nd quarter. The figures show year-over-year growth in revenue and net profit, but the company remains in an overall loss position.

Facts

  • Operating revenue (NT$ million): 7.45
  • Year-over-year change % ... 2659.26%
  • Pretax profit (NT$ million): (1.01)
  • Operating revenue (NT$ million): 8.48
  • Year-over-year change % ... 43.00%
  • Pretax profit (NT$ million): (7.30)
  • Operating revenue (NT$ million): 30.70
  • Pretax profit (NT$ million): (23.77)

Companies mentioned:中茂、財團法人中華民國證券櫃檯買賣中心

美好證 (6021): Announcement of the company's consolidated unaudited profit and loss for September 115

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美好證 announced its consolidated unaudited profit and loss for September 115. After-tax net profit for the month was NT$221 million, cumulative after-tax net profit was NT$2.420 billion, and comprehensive income per share was NT$13.165.

Facts

  • Original稅後淨利 221,049仟元
  • Original稅後淨利 221,049仟元 2,420,392仟元
  • Comprehensive income per share: NT$13.165

Companies mentioned:美好證、美好證券股份有限公司

印能科技 (7734): Announcement on matters related to the board's resolution to convene the company's 1st extraordinary shareholders' meeting in 115

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印能科技 (7734) announced that its board has resolved to convene its 1st extraordinary shareholders' meeting on 115年11月26日. The main agenda item is a proposed amendment to the company's articles of incorporation.

Facts

  • 1. Date of board resolution: 115/10/08
  • 2. Date of extraordinary shareholders' meeting: 115/11/26
  • 7. Start date of the book closure period: 115/10/28

Companies mentioned:印能科技

光明 (4420): The company has acquired common shares in 廣達電腦股份有限公司 amounting to 二十 percent of its paid-in capital

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光明 (4420) announced that it has acquired common shares in 廣達電腦股份有限公司, bringing its cumulative holdings to 二十 percent of its paid-in capital.

Facts

  • Transaction quantity: 360,000 shares
  • Price per unit: NT$320.21
  • Total transaction amount: NT$115,274,025
  • Cumulative holdings of the securities involved in this transaction, including this transaction: 140,000 shares
  • Cumulative holdings amount: NT$45,775,133
  • Shareholding ratio: 0.003408%
  • As a percentage of total assets in the most recent financial statements: 23.93%
  • As a percentage of equity attributable to owners of the parent: 27.16%
  • Original最近期財務報表中營運資金數額:191,523仟元

Companies mentioned:光明、廣達電腦股份有限公司

久正 (6167): Announcement that the company has been invited to attend an online investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券.

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久正 (6167) announced that it has been invited to attend an online investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券 on 115/10/19.

Facts

  • 115/10/19
  • Original14 時 00 分

Companies mentioned:久正、永豐金證券

益張(8342): Explanation of the company's trading-purpose derivatives transactions

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益張實業股份有限公司 provided information on its trading-purpose derivatives transactions as of 115年9月30日, involving USD plain-vanilla put options, including the amounts and profit or loss on outstanding and settled contracts.

Facts

  • Original美元14,000仟元
  • Original新台幣3,149仟元
  • Original美元10,000仟元
  • Original新台幣2,183仟元

Companies mentioned:益張(8342)、益張實業股份有限公司

印能科技 (7734): Announcement that the board has approved an amendment to the company's articles of incorporation to change the par value per share

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印能科技 (7734) announced that its board has approved an amendment to the company's articles of incorporation to change the par value per share from NT$10 to NT$2.5. The total number of shares is expected to be adjusted from 28 million to 112 million. The proposal will be submitted to an extraordinary shareholders' meeting for approval and then sent to the competent authority for approval.

Facts

  • Original par value per share: NT$10
  • Original total number of issued shares: 28,000,000 shares
  • New par value per share: NT$2.5
  • Expected total number of shares: 112,000,000

Companies mentioned:印能科技

勤凱科技 (4760): The company's securities have repeatedly met the criteria for the publication of information on stocks subject to trading alerts recently; relevant information is therefore announced to help investors distinguish and understand it.

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勤凱科技 (4760) announced that its securities have repeatedly met the criteria for trading alerts recently, and disclosed financial data showing significant growth in revenue and profit for August 115 and the second quarter.

Facts

  • Operating revenue (NT$ million) 305
  • Pre-tax net profit (NT$ millions) 46
  • Net income for the period (NT$ million) 37
  • Earnings per share (NT$) 1.14
  • Operating revenue (NT$ million) 711
  • Pre-tax net profit (NT$ millions) 106
  • Year-on-year change ... 405%
  • Net income for the period (NT$ million) 86
  • Year-on-year change ... 473%
  • Earnings per share (NT$) 2.71
  • Operating revenue (NT$ million) 2,399
  • Profit before tax (NT$ million) 388
  • Net income for the period (NT$ million) 314
  • Earnings per share (NT$) 9.92
  • Par value per share: NT$10.

Companies mentioned:勤凱科技、財團法人中華民國證券櫃檯買賣中心

譜瑞-KY (4966): Correction of misclassified accounting items in the company's second-quarter 2026 consolidated financial statements and iXBRL filing information; this correction has no impact on the consolidated financial statements' profit or loss.

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譜瑞科技股份有限公司 corrected misclassified accounting items in its second-quarter 2026 consolidated financial statements and iXBRL filing information; the correction has no impact on profit or loss.

Facts

  • Second quarter of 2026
  • 115/10/08

Companies mentioned:譜瑞-KY、譜瑞科技股份有限公司

鈊象 (3293): Announcement of the company's self-assessed profit and loss for September 115

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Original鈊象電子公告115年9月自結損益,合併營收達2,249,539仟元,營業淨利為1,410,159仟元。

Facts

  • Original2,249,539仟元
  • 78%
  • 20%
  • 2%
  • Original1,410,159仟元
  • Original1,461,415仟元
  • NT$5.13

Companies mentioned:鈊象電子股份有限公司、鈊象

冠好 (8354): Announcement of information on the company's investor conference

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Original冠好(8354)公告將於115年10月14日14時於南投市成功三路239號召開法人說明會,說明營運概況。

Facts

  • 115/10/14
  • Original14 時 00 分
  • No. 239

Companies mentioned:冠好

台鋼建設 (3521): Announcement of accounts payable due, loans to be repaid in September 115, and projected cash receipts and payments for the next three months

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台鋼建設 announced accounts payable due, loans to be repaid in September 115, and cash receipts and payments for the next three months.

Facts

  • Original115年09月到期應付款:2,947 新台幣仟元
  • Loans to be repaid in September 115: NT$0 thousand
  • Opening cash balance 905,860
  • Cash inflows 232,382
  • Cash outflows 12,744
  • Closing cash balance 1,125,498

Companies mentioned:台鋼建設、台鋼建設事業股份有限公司

嘉鋼 (2067): Announcement of projected cash receipts and payments for the next three months and use of bank credit facilities in the previous month

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嘉鋼精密工業股份有限公司 announced projected cash receipts and payments for the next three months (October to December 115), as well as its use of bank credit facilities in the previous month.

Facts

  • Opening balance 64,374
  • Cash inflows 154,891
  • Cash outflows 111,636
  • Closing cash balance 107,629
  • Short-term loans 911,731
  • Medium- and long-term loans 317,330

Companies mentioned:嘉鋼精密工業股份有限公司、嘉鋼

精確(3162): Regarding the company's application to the 中國證監會 for filing of its 114 cash capital increase and issuance of new shares, submission of the second supplementary information and explanation

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精確實業股份有限公司 submitted the second supplementary information and explanation on October 8, 115, regarding its application to the 中國證監會 for filing of its 114 cash capital increase and issuance of new shares.

Facts

  • 1. Date of occurrence: 115/10/08
  • The company received notice from its mainland China-appointed lawyer on 115/08/28
  • The full subscription amount was received on 115/03/17
  • And the shares were listed on the OTC market on 115/03/20

Companies mentioned:精確(3162)、精確實業股份有限公司、中國證監會

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