凱納 (6993): Announcement of changes to the heads of accounting and finance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
凱納 (6993) announced changes to the positions of head of accounting and head of finance. The outgoing appointee was 王慶翔; the new appointee will be announced after approval by the board of directors. 林明建 is serving as interim head for now.
新麥 (1580): On behalf of its subsidiary 新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司, announcement of the board resolution to convene the 3rd extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 2026
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
新麥 (1580) announced that the board of its subsidiary 新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司 resolved to convene the 3rd extraordinary shareholders' meeting on October 8, 2026. The main proposals include waiving advance notice and a 2025 profit distribution.
立碁 (8111): 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
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
立碁 (8111) announced that its securities have repeatedly met the criteria for the publication of information on stocks subject to trading alerts recently, and disclosed financial and operating information for August 115, the second quarter, and the cumulative total for the most recent four quarters.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 68
Profit before tax (NT$ million) -1
Net income attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 2
Earnings per share (NT$) 0.02
Operating revenue (millions of yuan): 206
Profit before tax (NT$ million) 31
Net income attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 28
Earnings per share (NT$) 0.26
Revenue (NT$ million) 841
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million) 146
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 124
馥鴻(5345): Announces board approval of pricing-related matters for the 1st private placement of common shares in 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
馥鴻(5345) announced that its board approved the pricing of the 1st private placement of common shares in 115. It plans to raise funds from specific investors, including 達潤投資 and 碩宏投資, at NT$17.5 per share, for a total of NT$262.5 million, to bolster working capital and develop a new business in residential and building development, leasing and sales.
馥鴻(5345): Announces board approval to lift restrictions on managers' engagement in competing businesses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
馥鴻(5345) announced that its board approved on 115/10/08 lifting restrictions on General Manager 謝凱安 from engaging in competing businesses, permitting him during his tenure to work for companies with business operations that are the same as or similar to those of the company. The change will have no impact on financial or business operations.
馥鴻(5345): Announces board approval of a change in general manager
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
馥鴻(5345) announced that its board approved a change in the general manager position, with 王昭卿 appointed chairman and general manager, and 謝凱安 appointed as the new general manager. The change takes effect on 115/10/08.
中興紡織(1408): Status of collection efforts for loans extended by the company
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
中興紡織 announced that loans extended by the company exceeded the limit and that it is actively seeking repayment from 喜順紡織廠. It has applied to the court for a payment order.
晉鋒-KY(7807): Corrects the company's revenue announcement for September 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
晉鋒-KY(7807) corrected its revenue announcement for September 115, adjusting net revenue for the month and year to date because some revenue should have been reported on a gross basis.
Japan's 2 major brokerages see stocks surging to 80,000, but warn of possible AI investment reversal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Executives from 野村控股 and Daiwa Securities said at a Nikkei event in Tokyo that Japan's stock market rally is expected to continue through 2027, with a target of 80,000, but warned that a reversal in AI investment trends could trigger sharp market fluctuations and pose significant risks.
Facts
野村控股 Chief Executive Kentaro Okuda said AI investment is strongly driving the market, share prices and corporate earnings, but a change in market sentiment would pose a significant risk.
野村控股 and 大和證券集團 both expect the Nikkei 225 index to reach 80,000.
大和證券集團 Chief Executive Akihiko Ogino forecast that the Nikkei index would climb to 88,000 around the end of 2027.
The Nikkei index closed at 69,042.11 on Thursday.
Akihiko Ogino described rising interest rates as a positive development reflecting economic growth.
亞馬遜 retail division begins another round of layoffs, affecting fewer than 1,000 people
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
亞馬遜 confirmed that it began another round of layoffs on the 7th, mainly targeting its retail division, with fewer than 1,000 people affected. The move is part of a streamlining plan led by CEO Andy Jassy to invest heavily in AI and AWS businesses. Founder Jeff Bezos said it was due to overhiring during the pandemic.
Facts
亞馬遜 confirmed on the 7th that it had begun another round of layoffs, focused mainly on its retail (Stores) division.
Fewer than 1,000 white-collar employees are affected, across the United States, the United Kingdom and India.
亞馬遜 founder and executive chairman Jeff Bezos said overhiring during the pandemic had led to the need for continued layoffs.
亞馬遜 has cut a cumulative total of about 30,000 corporate employees since the end of last year through January this year.
亞馬遜 is reinvesting funds and talent in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and its AWS cloud business.
At least 12 in a week! Tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz hit a weekly high since the war began
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Reuters reported that tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reached a weekly high since the start of the Iran war between Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, with at least 12 attacks. Iran's Revolutionary Guard has reportedly continued to launch attacks to assert its presence and maintain pressure, affecting the stability of oil exports from the Gulf.
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At least 12 attacks targeted vessels carrying oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) around the Strait of Hormuz between Sept. 28 and Oct. 5.
This was the highest number of attacks in a single week since the United States and Iran went to war on Feb. 28.
A separate tally compiled by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a United Nations agency, showed 9 vessel-related incidents during the same week.
The Panama-flagged tanker On Peace was hit by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 12 crew members.
Gulf oil-exporting countries had export volumes above prewar levels for about half of September.
1.716 million firms to benefit! Cabinet approves one-hundred-billion-dollar, 8-year plan to upgrade small and midsize businesses, expanding tax incentives and R&D credits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Executive Yuan approved a draft Small and Micro Enterprise Transformation and Upgrade Development Act, allocating a budget of one hundred billion over 8 years. Measures include raising the R&D tax credit to 20%, lowering the threshold for equipment investment to NT$250,000, expanding age eligibility for hiring incentives and increasing the deduction rate for wage raises to 200%, to support the transformation of 1.716 million small and micro enterprises.
The Executive Yuan's cabinet meeting approved a draft amendment to the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, renaming it the Small and Micro Enterprise Transformation and Upgrade Development Act.
A budget of one hundred billion will be allocated over the next 8 years, including expanded tax incentives and increased investment tax credits.
The tax credit rate for R&D investment in the current year will rise from 15% to 20%.
The minimum investment threshold for tax credits on transformation-related equipment will be lowered to just NT$250,000.
Businesses hiring additional domestic entry-level employees will qualify for tax incentives covering people aged under 29 or aged 55 and above.
The enhanced deduction rate for wage expenses incurred by businesses giving raises to entry-level employees will rise from 175% to 200%.
華碩 unveils new ProArt models with subscription plans starting at NT$13750 per month, targeting on-premises agentic AI opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
華碩 (2357-TW) unveiled the ProArt P14/P16 laptops powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark chips, supporting local AI agent tasks, and introduced a monthly subscription plan to lower the barrier to entry. They are scheduled to go on sale Oct. 16.
Facts
華碩 announced that preorders are open starting today for its first flagship laptops powered by 輝達’s new NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip, the ASUS ProArt P14 and P16.
The ASUS ProArt P14 and P16 are available with 64GB or 128GB of memory, with standard starting prices of NT$169,900 and NT$179,900, respectively.
華碩 also introduced flexible subscription plans, priced at NT$13,750 per month for the P14 configuration and NT$14,850 per month for the top-spec P16.
The ASUS ProArt P14 weighs just 1.48 kilograms, is 13.9 millimeters thick and has a 90Wh battery; the P16 weighs 1.77 kilograms, is 12.9 millimeters thick and comes with a high-capacity 99.9Wh battery.
華碩 also unveiled the ProArt GR1X agent computer, designed for creators, small and midsize businesses, and smart campuses. It is expected to launch in Taiwan this month.
German exports unexpectedly fall 0.8% in August as shipments to the US plunge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
According to data from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, German goods exports unexpectedly fell 0.8% in August to 137.6 billion euros, mainly due to a sharp 6.3% drop in exports to the US. Despite strong performance in some markets, including the UK and China, the overall trade surplus narrowed to 19.5 billion euros, reflecting the impact of weak external demand on the German economy.
Facts
German goods exports fell 0.8% month over month in August
German exports to the US plunged 6.3% month over month in August
German exports to the UK surged 16.7% in August
German imports rose 0.9% month over month to 118.1 billion euros in August
Germany’s trade surplus narrowed to 19.5 billion euros in August from 21.6 billion euros in July
Germany’s cumulative trade surplus reached 146 billion euros in the first 8 months of this year
DeepSeek is close to completing a new funding round of at least RMB 80 billion, with 騰訊 and 寧德時代 as the main investors. The funds will be used to expand computing capacity, research and development, and IPO preparations. The company also plans to use 華為 Ascend chips for domestic pretraining.
Facts
DeepSeek’s latest funding round is worth at least RMB 80 billion and could approach RMB 100 billion.
騰訊 and 寧德時代 are the investors that have committed the largest amounts in this funding round.
DeepSeek closed its first funding round in June this year, raising more than RMB 50 billion, with Liang Wenfeng personally contributing about RMB 20 billion.
DeepSeek plans to build a large data center in Inner Mongolia and deploy at least 160,000 華為 Ascend 950DT supernode accelerators.
DeepSeek plans to hire 中信證券 to prepare for a listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market, with the process set to begin this year.
Yan Wentao, a partner at 高瓴創投, joined DeepSeek as chief financial officer in late September.
DeepSeek open-sourced six major components, including the Ascend version of TileLang, with the joint work included in 華為’s CANN community.
德國聯邦政府 banned 中遠集團 from acquiring an 80% stake in Hamburg logistics company Konrad Zippel, saying the deal would threaten supply chain resilience and involve 北約 security. Zippel is a longstanding German freight forwarding company whose logistics network is crucial to national defense.
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德國聯邦政府 decided after a cabinet meeting on the 7th (Wednesday) to prohibit 中遠集團 from acquiring an 80% stake in Konrad Zippel.
德國經濟部 said the acquisition would deepen dependencies and threaten the resilience of supply chains in Germany and the EU.
Konrad Zippel was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Hamburg. It is one of Germany’s oldest freight forwarding companies.
Zippel handles about 205,000 twenty-foot equivalent units of cargo containers each year.
A classified federal government document warned that European transport infrastructure influenced by China would be unusable in the event of a conflict or crisis.
Taiwan stocks: Heavy selling ahead of National Day holiday break; index falls 492 points at close, slips below 5-day moving average
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks were hit by weakness on Wall Street and selling to hedge risks ahead of the National Day holiday break, plunging 492.93 points to close at 49,313.44. The index fell below the 5-day moving average, while trading volume shrank to NT$869.696 billion. Electronics heavyweights were broadly weaker, while passive components, petrochemicals and pandemic-related stocks rose against the trend.
Facts
Taiwan stocks fell 492.93 points to close at 49,313.44, slipping below the 5-day moving average.
台積電 fell 1.35%, or NT$35, to close at NT$2,550, slipping below the 5-day moving average.
Trading volume in Taiwan stocks shrank to NT$869.696 billion.
台積電 (2330-TW) saw 6,030 lots sold in the final trading session.
The weekly candlestick chart has posted 4 consecutive red candles.
High yields attract investors as demand is strong at Japan’s 30-year government bond auction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Japan’s Ministry of Finance successfully auctioned 30-year government bonds on the 8th, with the bid-to-cover ratio reaching 3.88, while the coupon rate hit its highest level since 1999. High yields have attracted foreign investors to Japanese government bonds, and long-term interest rates appear to have temporarily peaked, though the market remains concerned about the risks of fiscal expansion.
Facts
Japan’s Ministry of Finance issued 30-year government bonds on the 8th, completing the auction smoothly.
The bid-to-cover ratio in the auction reached 3.88.
The auction’s coupon rate reached 4.2%, the highest on record for an issuance since 1999.
After the auction, the 10-year government bond yield fell 3 basis points to 3.075%.
After the auction, the 30-year government bond yield fell 3.5 basis points to 4.175%.
The auction spread narrowed to 16 points from 28 points previously.
松川忠, head of fixed income at PineBridge Investments, believes long-term interest rates have temporarily peaked.
Miki Den, a senior rates strategist at SMBC日興證券, cautioned that demand for ultra-long-term bonds in the secondary market remains cautious.
聯茂 accelerates capacity investment; Chen Jincai: The biggest opportunity is having more orders than we can handle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
聯茂 Chairman Chen Jincai said the company is continuing to expand its investment in Thailand, with monthly capacity expected to reach 1.8 million sheets in 2029. As demand for AI and high-speed networking grows, 聯茂 is actively expanding capacity but faces tight raw material supplies.
Facts
聯茂’s investment in Thailand is continuing, with monthly capacity set to reach 1.8 million sheets in 2029.
聯茂’s biggest challenge is tight supplies of upstream raw materials, including fiberglass and copper foil.
Thailand’s PCB output value is expected to grow to US$6.09 billion in 2026, up 20.4% year over year.
台積電 reported September revenue of NT$511.857 billion, its second-highest monthly figure on record, and third-quarter revenue of NT$1.494244 trillion, a quarterly record. Both topped the company’s guidance, reflecting strong demand for AI and advanced process technology.
Facts
台積電 September revenue was NT$511.857 billion, down 0.6% month over month and up 54.6% year over year, the second-highest monthly figure on record.
台積電 third-quarter revenue was NT$1.494244 trillion, a quarterly record, up 17.62% quarter over quarter and 50.94% year over year.
台積電’s cumulative revenue for the first 9 months was about NT$3.898727 trillion, up 41.1% year over year.
台積電 previously forecast third-quarter revenue of US$44.6 billion to US$45.8 billion. Assuming an exchange rate of NT$32 to US$1, revenue in New Taiwan dollars would range from NT$1.4272 trillion to NT$1.4656 trillion.
台積電 forecast a third-quarter gross margin of 65% to 67% and an operating margin of 56% to 58%.
台積電 is scheduled to hold an earnings conference on Oct. 15 and announce its third-quarter financial results.
Chairman C.C. Wei said demand for computing power continues to grow, supporting sustained strong demand for advanced process chips.
微星 unveils flagship RTX Spark AI laptop targeting top-tier local large AI models, priced at NT$239,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
微星 (2377-TW) launched the flagship Prestige N16 Flip AI+ laptop, powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark platform, with 1 Petaflop of on-device AI computing power and a price range of NT$139,000 to NT$239,000, targeting users who run large AI models locally.
Facts
微星 announced that preorders for its new flagship convertible laptop, the Prestige N16 Flip AI+, are open starting today.
The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ features 輝達’s new NVIDIA RTX Spark platform, deeply integrating the NVIDIA Grace processor with a Blackwell-architecture graphics card.
The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ delivers on-device artificial intelligence computing performance of up to 1 Petaflop.
The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ is priced at NT$139,900 and NT$239,900.
The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ comes with up to 128GB of unified memory shared by the CPU and graphics chip.
The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ uses the Windows on Arm architecture and fully supports the CUDA development platform.
The Prestige N16 Flip AI+ has a large 99.9Wh battery and supports fast charging.
Gold prices retreat, sparking buying spree; Shuibei gold bangles sell out in 2 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
During China’s National Day holiday, a retreat in gold prices and holiday promotions sparked a surge in demand for gold purchases by wedding shoppers and tourists at Shenzhen’s Shuibei gold market. Popular items such as gold bangles sold out, sales rose 50% from last year, and customers from outside the area accounted for 60%.
Facts
Shenzhen’s Shuibei gold market saw a buying frenzy during China’s National Day holiday, with gold bangles selling out.
Holiday crowds were 3 to 4 times the usual level, and some merchants said plain gold bangles had sold out in the first 2 days of the holiday.
A Shuibei gold merchant said sales during this year’s National Day holiday rose 50% from last year.
International gold prices have recently pulled back sharply, with gold futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange falling below $4,200 an ounce.
The quoted price of jewelry gold in Shenzhen’s Shuibei also fell to 1,061 yuan per gram.
Merchant Hao Runsong said customers from outside the area accounted for about 60%, and sales during the National Day holiday rose about 30% from the same period last year.
A Russian tourist said she had made a special trip to buy earrings and rings, adding that Shuibei offered lower prices than Russia and a wider selection of styles.
‘The U.S. version of DeepSeek’ delivers: Reflection AI unveils its first open-weight model, offering U.S. companies a new option
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. AI startup Reflection AI released its first open-weight model, Beam, on Oct. 5. The model uses a MoE architecture and is optimized for coding and reasoning, aiming to offer enterprises an alternative to open-source models from China.
Facts
U.S. artificial intelligence startup Reflection AI released its first open-weight model, “Beam,” on Oct. 5.
AI dividends to be shared by all! Cabinet approves NT$10,000 cash payment next year; funds could arrive as early as 1/26, with schedule outlined
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Executive Yuan’s meeting approved a plan to distribute NT$10,000 in AI dividend payments, with a budget of NT$235.7 billion. If the budget bill passes smoothly, payments could be issued as early as Jan. 26 next year through various collection methods and to a broad range of eligible recipients, with the aim of allowing everyone to share in the benefits of AI development.
Facts
The Executive Yuan’s meeting reviewed and approved the Ministry of Finance’s report, “Plan for Sharing AI Dividends with All: NT$10,000 Cash Payment,” which allocates a budget of NT$235.7 billion in expenditure in the central government’s 116年度 general budget.
If the budget bill passes its third reading in the Legislative Yuan by Jan. 5 next year and is promulgated by the president by Jan. 20, the first payments could reach people’s accounts as early as Jan. 26.
The NT$10,000 cash payment will build on the established experience of the previous two cash distributions and use 5 channels: “direct deposit,” “registered deposit,” “ATM cash withdrawal,” “post office cash withdrawal,” and “distribution by roster.”
Registration for direct deposits is expected to open on Jan. 25 next year, ATM withdrawals are expected to begin on Feb. 15 next year, and over-the-counter withdrawals at post offices are scheduled to start on Feb. 22 next year.
Eligibility covers citizens with current household registration in Taiwan, citizens without household registration who have obtained residence permits, foreign nationals who have obtained permanent residence permits, and newborns born in Taiwan by Dec. 31, 116.
The collection period for the general public will generally last about 6 months, through Aug. 31, 116.
The Executive Yuan has established an interagency task force, convened by Secretary-General Chang Tun-han, to coordinate relevant units at the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Financial Supervisory Commission, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and Anti-Fraud Command Center.
聯茂 Thailand plant to double year-end capacity to 600,000 sheets per month; completes mass production of M8 products this year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
聯茂電子 announced a major expansion of its Thailand plant, with monthly capacity set to double to 600,000 sheets by the end of this year. Buoyed by strong server demand and price increases, September revenue rose more than 110% year over year, while cumulative revenue for the first 9 months hit a record high, surpassing the full-year level.
Facts
聯茂’s Thailand plant is expected to double capacity to 600,000 sheets per month by the end of this year
聯茂電子 reported September revenue of NT$5.82 billion, up 110.7% year over year
聯茂電子’s cumulative revenue for the first 9 months has already surpassed its full-year revenue in every previous year
聯茂 expects global capacity to reach 5.7 million sheets per month in 2026
The second phase of the capacity expansion at 聯茂’s Thailand plant is expected to add 300,000 sheets of monthly capacity
聯茂 expects to complete the transfer of M8 CCL technology to Thailand in 2026
聯茂’s global capacity is expected to expand to 9.15 million sheets per month in 2029
台灣自來水公司 said a water leak repair in front of No. 77-1, Zhenqian Street, Shulin District, New Taipei City, will disrupt water service in several neighborhoods in Shulin District.
Water service in Shulin District, New Taipei City, was interrupted after a pipeline obstruction was encountered during utility relocation work for metro construction, extending the work.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Jialu Village, Fangshan Township, Pingtung County, due to emergency repairs to a broken pipeline. The outage is scheduled from 16:06 to 20:00 on Oct. 8, 2026.
A water outage in Dafeng Village and Yafeng Village in Daya District, Taichung City, has resulted from emergency repairs to a leak in front of No. 42, Minfeng Road, Daya District.
A water outage in 獇寮里, Shulin District, New Taipei City, has been extended because work to relocate pipelines for a metro project encountered an obstruction.
Indonesian forest fires affect air quality in Singapore and Malaysia; Singapore F1 night race may be affected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Indonesia is facing its worst forest fires in 11 years, with toxic haze drifting toward Singapore and Malaysia and pushing local air quality index readings to unhealthy or very unhealthy levels. The Singapore F1 night race faces an air pollution challenge, and organizers have prepared protective measures. Kuala Lumpur ranked first globally for air pollution, while nearly 600 schools in Sarawak, East Malaysia, were closed.
New Taipei councilor Huang Yung-chang detained over alleged vote-buying involving NT$100 Guanmiao noodles
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
New Taipei City Councilor Huang Yung-chang has been detained over allegations that he offered Guanmiao noodles worth NT$100 in exchange for votes. Lin Chao-hsien, a Taoyuan City council candidate, is also embroiled in a vote-buying controversy. Ministry of Justice statistics show prosecutors have investigated 1780 election-related offenses, including 984 vote-buying cases.
Facts
elections at the end of this year (2026)
Wife released on NT$1 million bail
Released on NT$300,000 bail
It is not the case that anything over 30 dollars automatically constitutes an offense
Anything under 30 dollars does not automatically mean no offense was committed
Taiwan’s representative office in Japan hosts National Day reception; several heavyweight lawmakers attend to offer congratulations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taiwan’s representative office in Japan held a National Day reception in Tokyo on the evening of October 7, attracting more than 1,000 attendees, including 188 Japanese lawmakers and envoys from friendly nations. Japan-Taiwan Interparliamentary Amity Association President Keiji Furuya announced he would lead a delegation to Taiwan to attend the National Day parade, underscoring the importance of parliamentary diplomacy between Taiwan and Japan. Despite continued strains in Japan-China relations and pressure from China, the atmosphere at the event indicated that Taiwan-Japan relations had not been affected.
Religious group releases loaches and frogs into Dongshan River; police rush to stop them
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A religious group illegally released loaches, frogs and other organisms into the Dongshan River in Yilan. Police and the county government’s Agriculture Department rushed to the scene to stop the release and gather evidence. The group, from Sanchong, New Taipei City, faces a fine of up to NT$450,000. The group was ordered to take back the non-protected organisms that had not been released, while the number already released is still being determined. Environmental groups say the act disrupts ecological balance and harms animals.
2 Taichung university students die after losing control and crashing while descending from Wanggaoliao night-view spot
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
2 female university students in Taichung were riding home together on a scooter after taking in the night view at Wanggaoliao when they lost control on a downhill stretch and crashed into a traffic sign. Both died from their injuries. Police are investigating, while a road safety group has called for stronger roadside protections.
Chinese National Caught by Immigration Officers After Using Fake South Korean Passport to Transit Taiwan and Illegally Enter Canada; Deported
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A Chinese national used a fake South Korean passport to transit Taiwan and illegally enter Canada, but was caught by the Special Operations Team of the National Immigration Agency’s Border Affairs Corps and deported.
Facts
Spent 180,000 yuan to buy an altered South Korean passport
A total of 198 cases involving forged, altered or fraudulently claimed documents were uncovered last (2025) year
198 cases involving forged, altered or fraudulently claimed documents were uncovered in 2025)
So far this year, 121 cases involving forged or altered documents have been uncovered in 2026
121 cases involving forged or altered documents were uncovered in 2026
2023 Jinhuye Explosion Injures 29; Ringleader Zhao Weizhi Sentenced to 28 Years but Wrongly Released
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Zhao Weizhi, the ringleader of the 2023 Chiayi Jinhuye explosion, was given a final sentence of 28 years. He was mistakenly released for 4 days after the Yunlin District Prosecutors Office wrongly believed he had paid a fine in a theft case and issued a release order. Police later arrested him.
Named Taiwan’s Top Clinical Physician for 7 Consecutive Years, Chen Liang-kung Urges People to Start Preventing Sarcopenia at 50
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Chen Liang-kung, superintendent of 台北市立關渡醫院, has been named Taiwan’s top clinical physician for the 7th time and was selected as one of the “2026 world’s top 2% of scientists.” He urged people aged 50 and older to prevent sarcopenia through protein intake and resistance exercise.
Facts
2026 world’s top 2% of scientists
More than 249,000 people were selected
More than 1,500 Taiwanese scientists made the list
Proposed Salary Disclosure Threshold Hike to 50,000; Hsu Shu-po Says It Does Not Guarantee Labor Rights
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
商總 Chairman Hsu Shu-po said raising the salary disclosure threshold to 50,000 does not guarantee labor rights. 勞動部 said the threshold is set at 1.75 times the minimum wage and is expected to cover the starting salaries of 75% to 90% of new graduates.
Facts
People earning 40,000 in the south and those earning 40,000 in Taipei
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Based on 1.75 times the minimum wage
Could cover the starting salaries of 75% to 90% of new graduates
Results are in for the convener elections for the 6th session of the 11th Legislative Yuan: the Kuomintang won 7 seats and the Taiwan People’s Party won 1. Chen Chao-tzu of the Taiwan People’s Party will convene the Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee, while Wang Yi-chuan of the Democratic Progressive Party and Hsu Chiao-hsin of the Kuomintang will jointly convene the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee. The Ministry of Finance also said that if the general budget bill passes its third reading in early January, the public may receive the universal cash payment before Lunar New Year. The Kuomintang caucus has proposed a universal cash payment of 20,000, while the DPP has not made its position clear.
Russian Mass Airstrikes on Ukraine Kill 28; Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Accuses Putin of War Crimes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Russian forces launched large-scale airstrikes on Ukraine on Putin’s 74th birthday, killing at least 28 people and damaging multiple civilian facilities. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks as war crimes. Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces had carried out retaliatory strikes against targets including oil facilities inside Russia, while the United Nations called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians.
艾杰旭 Labor Talks Reach Agreement; Monthly Base Pay to Rise by 1,200 for the Next 2 Years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
艾杰旭 and its workers reached an agreement after a 3-day strike and mediation by 勞動部. Monthly base pay will rise by 1,200 for the next 2 years, and the cost-of-living allowance will be retained.
Chiang Wan-an Floats Moving Songshan Airport to Make Way for AI Park; Shen Po-yang Says It Can Be Discussed in Debate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport to make way for an AI park. Shen Po-yang said the idea could be discussed in a debate and stressed the importance of connecting people with social welfare resources.
Contractor Accused of Disappearing After Receiving 2.3 Million for Project; Consumer Ombudsman Urges Public to Choose Contractors Carefully and Sign Contracts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A contractor surnamed Huang is accused of disappearing after receiving 2.3 million yuan in project payments. Tainan City police have received a report, and the consumer ombudsman reminded the public to specify payment dates, project timelines, penalties for breach and other details in contracts to protect their rights.
Executive Yuan Announces Schedule for Universal 10,000 Payment; Funds Could Arrive as Early as Jan. 25 Next Year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Executive Yuan announced its plan for a “universal 10,000 cash payment to share the AI dividend.” If the 2027 general budget bill passes by Jan. 5 next year and is promulgated by the president, payments are expected to begin before Lunar New Year, with the first deposits arriving as early as Jan. 25. Eligibility will follow previous plans and cover citizens, certain foreign nationals and newborns, among others. There will be 5 ways to receive the payment. The deadline for the general public is Aug. 31 next year, and the Executive Yuan has budgeted 235.7 billion yuan.
Facts
Universal payment of NT$10,000
2027 general budget bill
General budget bill passes its third reading by Jan. 5 next year
Promulgated by the president on Jan. 20
First payments could be deposited as early as Jan. 25
Universal cash payments issued twice, in 2023 and 2025
Newborns born by Dec. 31, 2027
Payments expected to be available in late January
Payments expected to become available from mid-to-late February
The deadline for the general public to claim the payment is Aug. 31 next year
Newborns born between Aug. 1 and Dec. 31 next year
Claim period can be extended to Jan. 31, 2028
235.7 billion yuan budgeted for the universal AI dividend cash payment
Deliberations to begin on the petition for review concerning approval of changes to the passenger fare cap for 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has begun deliberations at the Transport Council following a petition for review concerning approval of changes to the passenger fare cap for 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社.
Promoting greater efficiency in port construction through satellite-based 3D positioning — Holding the 1st meeting of the “Study Group on the Practical Application of Satellite-Based 3D Positioning in Port Construction”
Thai Honda Co.,Ltd. has filed a recall with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism concerning improperly tightened bolts in the locking device (handlebar lock) on the Honda Rebel 250 and CL250. A total of 64,532 vehicles are affected, and corrective measures will be carried out through 本田技研工業株式会社.
Recall notice (Mitsubishi Fuso Canter and other models)
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社 has filed a recall with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for a total of 318 vehicles, including the Canter, which may experience problems displaying images while reversing due to a rear-view camera software defect.
三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社 filed a recall with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on Oct. 8, Reiwa 8, because a defect in the ASAM control program in large tractors, including the Super Great, could cause the hazard lights or reversing lights to illuminate incorrectly. A total of 2,293 vehicles are affected.
三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社 has filed a recall with 国土交通省 because a design flaw in the trailer lighting circuit of large tractors, including the Super Great, may cause the backup lights to illuminate unintentionally.
ボルボ・カー・ジャパン株式会社 filed a recall with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on October 8, Reiwa 8, because a program defect in the automatic emergency call device (TCAM) in the Volvo EX30 and other models means they do not comply with safety standards. The recall covers 116 vehicles, and the issue will be remedied by updating the software.
BMW（ビー・エム・ダブリュー株式会社） has filed a recall with 国土交通省 for an ignition switch defect in the BMW S1000RR. The recall covers 3,845 vehicles, and the issue will be remedied by updating the control program and replacing the switch.
Seminars to improve understanding of digital tachographs! ～Digital tachograph features and benefits～
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 will hold free seminars at 10 locations nationwide from Reiwa 8, November onward to promote the use of digital tachographs and improve understanding of them. Manufacturer booths and individual consultations will be available.
Exchanging views on standards and research concerning wooden construction in Japan, the U.S. and Canada ～Holding the FY2026 Building Experts Committee (BEC) and Japan-U.S.-Canada JAS Technical Committee (JTC)～
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 and 農林水産省 held the FY2026 Building Experts Committee (BEC) and Japan-U.S.-Canada JAS Technical Committee (JTC) from September 16 to 18. Government officials and organizations from Japan, the U.S. and Canada exchanged views on standards and research concerning wooden construction.
See, touch and think about removing utility poles ～Experience event to be held on October 25～
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 will hold the “Discover the Power of Removing Utility Poles with Your Family 2026” event on October 25 to deepen understanding and interest in the day dedicated to removing utility poles.
Discussing approaches to area renovation and the role of local government! ～Holding the 3rd Area Renovation Roundtable～
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 has established the Area Renovation Roundtable and is holding discussions to promote community development that makes use of the unique appeal of each area. The 3rd roundtable will be held in 岐阜市 on October 15, with an exchange of views on approaches to area renovation and the role of local government.
Discussing ways to enhance energy autonomy using mobility and infrastructure ～Holding the 3rd joint meeting of the Energy and Economic Security Subcommittee of the Environment Committee, Council for Social Infrastructure Development, and the Environment Committee of the Transport System Subcommittee, Council for Transport Policy～
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 will hold a joint meeting of the Environment Committee, Council for Social Infrastructure Development, and the Environment Committee of the Transport System Subcommittee, Council for Transport Policy, on October 13 to discuss the “Mobility Ene-Link Initiative.”
Holding the 3rd Regional Transport DX Promotion Project COMmmmONS seminar: Toward regional transport that does not rely on intuition and experience ～Let’s try mobility data～
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 will hold an online seminar on October 26, Reiwa 8, as part of the Regional Transport DX Promotion Project “COMmmmONS.” The seminar will explain how mobility data can be used to solve regional transport challenges, provide examples of its use, and describe how to use support tools.
Refunds and recalls for マルハチ (Shin-Minami Ashiyahama store)'s “Freshly Cooked Kama-age Whitebait” will begin on October 6, 2026, due to the possibility of pufferfish fry being mixed in.
Recipients of the Reiwa 8 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Food Sanitation
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has selected the recipients of the Reiwa 8 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Food Sanitation, which recognize individuals with notable achievements in promoting food sanitation and cooperating with public administration.
Facts
(1) Individuals with outstanding contributions to food sanitation (166 people)
Pharmaceutical Affairs Council Regenerative Medicine Products and Biological Technology Subcommittee to be held
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council's Committee on Regenerative Medicine Products and Biologically Derived Technologies on October 15, Reiwa 8.
Recruitment of Chemical Substance Review Specialists
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is recruiting 1 fixed-term employee (Chemical Substance Review Specialist) to review new chemical substances and conduct GLP inspections under the Industrial Safety and Health Act. The application period is October 8 to November 27, Reiwa 8.
Rulings by the Pollution-Related Health Damage Compensation Appeals Board
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
The Pollution-Related Health Damage Compensation Appeals Board issued 5 rulings on September 28, Reiwa 8, under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief, dismissing all appeals.
Notice of the 5th meeting of the Water Environment Systems Subcommittee, Water Environment and Soil and Pesticide Division, 中央環境審議会
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
Notice that the 5th meeting of the Water Environment Systems Subcommittee, Water Environment and Soil and Pesticide Division, 中央環境審議会, will be held by WEB livestream on October 15, Reiwa 8.
Notice of the 5th Reptile Husbandry and Management Working Group Meeting
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
The Ministry of the Environment announced that it will hold the 5th meeting of the “Reptile Husbandry and Management Working Group,” which discusses husbandry and management standards for reptiles, on October 14, Reiwa 8. The meeting will be held in person and livestreamed on YouTube.