AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-08 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 121 items from 6 sources; Japan, 16 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 精誠資訊 September revenue rises 55% year on year; 緯致科技 posts record third-quarter revenuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268419Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:50:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA精誠資訊 reported September consolidated revenue of NT$8.372 billion, up 55.69% year on year and a record for the same period; 緯致科技 posted consolidated third-quarter revenue of NT$3.752 billion, up 25.6% year on year and a quarterly record. Hidden driver behind Yemen's hunger crisis: qat-chewing culturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268420Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:44:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYemen's civil war and qat-chewing culture have combined to cause a severe food crisis. Qat cultivation consumes large amounts of groundwater and crowds out agricultural resources, while high spending on qat traps households in a vicious cycle of poverty and hunger. Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature; work links classics and rejects panderinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268418Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:40:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWriter Anne Carson of 加拿大 has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Poets and scholars praise her work for linking classical traditions, rejecting pandering and embracing experimentation. 救國團 loses final appeal over ruling that it was an affiliated organization of 國民黨; KMT says justice is deadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268416Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:34:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA救國團 was designated by 黨產會 as an affiliated organization of 國民黨, and 最高行政法院 has rejected its appeal, making the ruling final; the 國民黨 caucus condemned the ruling, saying justice is dead. At National Day reception in the Philippines, Chou Min-kan says Taiwan-Philippines exchanges continue to deepenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268417Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's representative to the Philippines, Chou Min-kan, said at a National Day reception that exchanges between Taiwan and the Philippines continue to deepen in tourism, labor, education, trade and economic affairs, and that cooperation in technology, including semiconductors and artificial intelligence, will be expanded. Taiwanese engineers trained in the U.S. in earlier years; screening of “A Chip Odyssey” at 俄亥俄州立大學 carries special significancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268271Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:23:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA俄亥俄州立大學 screened the documentary “A Chip Odyssey,” which looks back at the history of the first engineers sent to the U.S. for training, who studied at RCA before returning to Taiwan and laying the foundation for its chip industry. 駐芝加哥辦事處 Director Lei Yen-feng highlighted the potential for complementary cooperation between Taiwan and Ohio in semiconductors and supply chains. Representatives of Taiwanese companies, including 建大輪胎 and 雷虎, also attended a discussion. South Korea successfully test-fires its first domestically developed hypersonic glide vehicle weaponhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268269Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:19:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA南韓總統府宣布成功試射首款自主研發的極音速滑翔載具武器，青瓦台聲明稱此為關鍵戰略資產；此前北韓宣稱利用AI技術試射中程極音速飛彈。 中國央行 states position on renminbi exchange-rate policy: no need to gain trade advantage through depreciationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268270Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:16:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中國央行 issued a lengthy statement outlining its position on renminbi exchange-rate policy, reiterating that there is no need or intention to gain a trade advantage through currency depreciation. It also criticized blaming other countries' exchange rates for declining industrial competitiveness as an evasion of responsibility. China seeks reporter Bai Zhaodong; Thailand launches extradition proceedingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268261Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:11:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThai authorities have launched extradition proceedings for Chinese investigative reporter Bai Zhaodong, who has been detained in Thailand since January 2026. His lawyer confirmed that he would contest the extradition; 無國界記者組織 fears he could be in danger of losing his life if deported. Taiwan U18 women's basketball team narrowly loses to South Korea; Chien Wei-chuan hopes for win over Philippines to secure World Cup berthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268264https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268264Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:11:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣U18女籃在亞洲盃4強關鍵戰以64比67惜敗韓國，總教練錢薇娟指出球員首節求好心切導致失分過多。球隊預計明日對陣菲律賓，力拚勝利以爭取明年在中國成都舉行的U19世界盃參賽資格。 Taiwan pavilion seeks business opportunities at BioJapan; Li Yi-yang hopes to deepen Taiwan-Japan cooperation in regenerative medicinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268262Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:07:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA2026年BioJapan生技大展於橫濱登場，經濟部產業發展署率領13家廠商及4個機構設立「台灣生醫產業館」。駐日代表李逸洋出席活動盼深化台日再生醫療合作；樂迦再生科技董事長邱俊榮指出台灣與日本在再生醫療領域互補，並宣布公司啟用亞洲首座AI核心細胞治療IDMO工廠。 China's National Day holiday sees more than 2.1 billion passenger tripshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268263Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:07:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAData released by 中國交通運輸部 show that cross-regional travel during this year's National Day holiday totaled 2.142 billion passenger trips, averaging 306 million per day. Rail passenger volume rose 12.7%, road travel fell 0.3%, waterway travel increased 7.1%, and air travel was unchanged from last year. Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115244: no jackpot winnerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268265https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268265Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:05:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115244 had no jackpot winner. A total of 267 Second Prize tickets won NT$20,000 each; 76 Three-Star First Prize tickets won NT$5,000 each; and 23 Four-Star First Prize tickets won NT$50,000 each. Taiwan Lottery Power Lottery draw No. 115081: no jackpot winnerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268266Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Lottery Power Lottery draw No. 115081 was held tonight, with no winners for either the jackpot or Second Prize. 蜜雪冰城 closes 6 Hong Kong outlets in a year; commentary: Chinese brands head to Hong Kong to go publichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268260Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:03:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACommentators say 蜜雪冰城 has closed 6 Hong Kong outlets, leaving 3. Many Chinese restaurant brands have struggled in Hong Kong because of high costs, while some open stores mainly to build momentum for a public listing. 茶百道 and 滬上阿姨 have adopted similar strategies. Oil prices rise, Treasury yields hover near highs; Wall Street stocks open lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268137Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:55:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASurging international oil prices and elevated U.S. Treasury yields fueled inflation concerns, sending Wall Street stocks lower at the open; the Dow, S&P 500 and 那斯達克指數 all fell. 格芯 to make key AI chip components for use by 台積電https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268138Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:53:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA格芯 and 台積電 have signed a $2 billion agreement under which 格芯's Malta, New York, plant will produce silicon interposers for 台積電, with output expected to increase from the first half of 2028. AUO and 宸鴻 post flat September revenue; advanced packaging plans in focushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268139Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:52:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAUO and 宸鴻 reported September revenue, with overall results flat. Market attention has shifted to the companies' progress in advanced packaging, including AUO's glass-core substrate technology showcase and 宸鴻's move into the TGV technology market. 陸委會 holds 115 National Day banquet; Chiu Chui-cheng says Taiwan safeguards the status quohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268136Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:50:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA陸委會 held its 115 National Day banquet, where chair Chiu Chui-cheng said Taiwan is a guardian of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the status quo. The government will uphold national sovereignty and its democratic, free and law-based way of life, while continuing to help people from Hong Kong and Macau develop in Taiwan. Riding BIGBANG concert buzz, “Show Up台北” offers registered ticket holders NT$600 in vouchershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268134Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:41:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo coincide with BIGBANG's concert at Taipei Dome, the Taipei City Office of Commerce launched the “Show Up台北” campaign. Ticket holders who register can receive NT$600 in vouchers and enter a prize draw; more than 370 designated stores in shopping districts across the city are also offering ticket-stub discounts. 亞運銅牌葉宏蔚詹又蓁 BWF北極公開賽晉混雙8強https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268135Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:41:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台灣混雙組合葉宏蔚、詹又蓁在BWF北極公開賽16強戰中，以2比1擊敗法國組合馬約、巴勒莫，成功晉級8強。 Ireland representative office hosts National Day reception; Dáil deputy speaker urges reopening office in Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268132Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:38:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Representative Office in Ireland held a National Day reception, where Irish Dáil Deputy Speaker McGuinness called for the reopening of an office in Taiwan. Tang Tien-wen said bilateral trade had grown substantially. Italy's lower house passes new election law, a major political win for Melonihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268133Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:36:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA reform of the electoral law promoted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni passed the lower house with 227 votes in favor and 164 against. It will replace the mixed electoral system with proportional representation and introduce a “winner's bonus” mechanism to ensure the victor wins a majority. The move is seen as a major political victory for Meloni, while opposition parties have denounced it as an “electoral scam” and plan to seek a constitutional review. Kinmen revitalization team launches a shop stamp-collecting campaign to introduce stories and changes behind old buildingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268128Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:33:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Kinmen County local revitalization team “村復號” has launched a shop stamp-collecting campaign involving 42 businesses in old buildings and an “Old House Little Dictionary,” allowing visitors to learn about the stories and evolution of the spaces while shopping. The campaign is funded by the 中小企業總會. 眾達-KY plans to inject $27.38 million into Malaysian subsidiaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268127Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:33:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA眾達-KY擬透過代子公司PCL TECHNOLOGIES TRADING, INC.增資100%持股孫公司PCL INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES（PENANG）約2738萬美元，用於購置土地廠房及機器設備。 智邦董事會通過新加坡子公司預算案 預計投資30億https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268126Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:33:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA智邦's board approved the budget for its Singapore subsidiary Accton Technology SG Pte Ltd., which plans to invest NT$3.013 billion in production equipment. Listening to the wind in Iceland, Canadian writer Carson receives word she has won literature's top honorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268129Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:30:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA加拿大詩人作家卡森（Anne Carson）獲頒2026年諾貝爾文學獎，瑞典學院常任秘書卡爾柏格表示通知時卡森正在冰島聽著風。 Indiana lieutenant governor leads delegation to Taiwan for Double Ten National Day eventshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268130Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:30:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith led a delegation to Taiwan to attend Double Ten National Day events and met with Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi. The two sides exchanged views on deepening semiconductor talent development and expanding substantive partnerships. Hualien female teacher murder case: mute Liu defendant sentenced to death without sentence reductionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268131Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA花蓮地方法院針對去年5月發生的女教師命案，判處瘖啞劉姓被告死刑。法院認為其思考能力未低於一般人，不依刑法第20條減刑，此為台灣司法史上首例符合減刑要件但仍判死之案例。 智崴 September revenue rises 1.25 times year on year as Flyover acquisition benefits emergehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268124Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:22:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA智崴資訊 reported September revenue of about NT$293 million, up 1.25 times year on year. Benefits from its acquisition of Flyover emerged, with consolidated third-quarter revenue reaching NT$840 million, up 1.41 times year on year. Domestic banks’ loans increased by NT$362.7 billion in August, the second-highest for the same period on recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268115Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:10:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA金管會 announced that domestic banks’ outstanding loans reached NT$49.2155 trillion in August, up NT$362.7 billion from the previous month, the second-highest increase for the same period on record. Deposits rose NT$838.2 billion month on month to a record high for the same period, while pretax profits for the first 8 months also hit a record high for the same period. 緯創 and 英業達 post record third-quarter revenue; 和碩 sees strongest September on recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268116Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:10:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA緯創 and 英業達 posted record third-quarter revenue, while 和碩 set a new monthly revenue record in September. 仁寶 reported year-on-year and month-on-month revenue growth in September. 宏碁 September revenue hits a 14-year high for the same period; 華碩 posts second-highest monthly revenue on recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268117Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:09:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA宏碁’s consolidated September revenue hit a 14-year high for the same period, up 17.6% year on year. 華碩’s group consolidated revenue in September was the second-highest monthly total on record, up 17.7% year on year. Su Ching-chuan canvasses night markets to seek support; Chou Chun-mi steadily advances county administrationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268118Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:04:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKuomintang Pingtung County Magistrate candidate Su Ching-chuan canvassed for votes at night markets, while Democratic Progressive Party Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi, who is seeking re-election, promoted county policies and noted that more than 96% of communities had care and support centers. 林昀儒驚險拉尾盤 WTT中國大滿貫賽男單晉8強https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268114Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:59:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA林昀儒在WTT中國大滿貫賽男單16強戰韓國選手吳晙誠，經歷五局激戰後以3比2險勝，順利晉級8強。 Telecom’s three major carriers deploy AI and expand networks ahead of National Day fireworks crowdshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267991Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:54:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of crowds gathering for the National Day fireworks, 中華電信, 台灣大哥大 and 遠傳, the three major telecom carriers, began preparing their networks early. They are using AI to analyze crowds and areas of heavy network traffic for dynamic resource allocation, while expanding 4G/5G base station capacity and deploying mobile base station vehicles. Power Lottery draw No. 115081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267992https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267992Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:52:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Power Lottery draw No. 115081 will be held tonight. The winning numbers in the first section are 38, 27, 23, 28, 29 and 04, and the winning number in the second section is 05. Russia attacks 2 buses in frontline city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine, killing 30 and injuring 18https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267989Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:44:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARussia attacked 2 buses in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, Ukraine, killing at least 30 people and injuring 18; Ukrainian police said Russian forces used glide bombs. 今彩539 draw No. 115244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267990Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:44:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA今彩539第115244期開獎，中獎號碼為03、15、17、07、30；3星彩中獎號碼320，4星彩中獎號碼3339。 EU trade commissioner visits China, stresses trade deficit is unsustainablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267985Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:43:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič visited China, stressing that the trade deficit with China is unsustainable. The goal is to rebalance the trade deficit and avert a trade war. Strong cargo and passenger demand sends 華航 and 長榮航 revenue to record highs in the first 3 quartershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267986Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:43:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAStrong demand for AI servers and semiconductor cargo, coupled with the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday boost to passenger traffic, helped 台灣虎航, 華航 and 長榮航 post record revenue for September and the first 3 quarters. 6 delegations, 156 foreign guests to celebrate National Day; King of Eswatini to receive military honors on visit to Taiwan on the 9thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267987Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:42:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs said 6 delegations comprising 156 people will attend this year's National Day celebrations. Eswatini's King Mswati III is the only visiting head of state and will receive military honors from President Lai Ching-te and hold bilateral talks. Taipei's Nangang Precinct conducts internal review; officer suspected of earning service fees from online gambling, prosecutors seek detentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267988Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:40:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn officer surnamed Yeh from 台北市警局南港分局 is suspected of participating in online gambling and earning service fees. After the precinct's own investigation substantiated the allegations, the case was referred to 台北地檢署. Prosecutors sought detention and a ban on visits after questioning him. China's commerce minister meets EU trade commissioner ahead of EU-China trade talkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267982Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:34:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAhead of EU-China trade talks, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met European Commission Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in Beijing. Vice Minister Ling Ji also held talks with EU officials to prepare for the 2nd regular meeting of the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism. The 2-day talks will focus in part on growth in auto exports, a major source of friction. September revenue jumps at 3 major container lines; demand outlook improves more than usualhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267914Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:31:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA貨櫃三雄（長榮、陽明、萬海）9月營收受惠運價高檔與旺季需求，年增逾6成至9成；業者預期美中關稅緩和及中國節後復工將支撐后市需求回溫。 Reports of maritime militia's first appearance in eastern waters; 國防部 says move challenges Taiwan's maritime law enforcement authorityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267837Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:14:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA路透社報導中共海上民兵船8月間首度出現在台灣東部海域，國防部回應指此舉企圖形塑實質管轄假象並挑戰台灣海域執法權，將協同海巡適切應處。 U.S. may launch another airstrike on Iran, sending international oil prices up 5%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267827Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:10:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA美國媒體指出美軍可能在11月中選前再空襲伊朗，導致國際油價大漲約5%。紐約商品交易所西德州中級原油11月交割價每桶92.70美元，倫敦北海布倫特原油12月交割價每桶105.20美元。 FSC loosens rules, allowing banks to offer family office advisory services outside Kaohsiung zonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267828Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:09:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Financial Supervisory Commission announced that banks that have piloted family office advisory services for at least 1 year in the Kaohsiung zone of the Taiwan Asset Management Center may apply to offer the services outside the zone. A total of 17 banks currently provide these services within the zone, with assets under management exceeding NT$100 billion; 11 of them qualify to expand their services beyond the zone. World freestyle skating championships: Zhou Bai-wei wins men's senior freestyle slalom goldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267829Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:07:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 World Freestyle Skating Championships were held in Paraguay, where Taiwan's Zhou Bai-wei won gold in the men's senior individual freestyle slalom event. President Lai Ching-te called to congratulate him. Reuters: Chinese militia vessels spotted off eastern Taiwan; Coast Guard says vessels were outside restricted watershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267830Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:07:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA針對路透社報導中國海上民兵船今年8月首次現蹤台灣東部外海，海巡署表示相關船舶活動均位於限制水域外，並全天候監控。 South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine over disclosure of transfer of North Korean prisoners of warhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267831Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korea announced it was recalling its ambassador to Ukraine, Park Ki-chang, after accusing Ukraine of violating a confidentiality agreement by publicly disclosing the transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. Canadian writer Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for bold, original workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267717Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:03:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Canadian writer Anne Carson in recognition of her bold and original work. The Nobel Prize award was also increased to 12 million Swedish kronor. Canadian writer Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature for bold, original workhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268123Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Canadian writer Anne Carson for her bold and original work. The Nobel Prize award was also raised to 12 million Swedish kronor. Mid-Autumn Festival gatherings buoy restaurants; September holds steady and 3rd-quarter revenue hits a recordhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267718Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMid-Autumn Festival gatherings helped keep restaurant business brisk in September, traditionally a slow season. 王品集團, 漢來美食 and 八方雲集 all posted record quarterly revenue in the 3rd quarter. 8-year legal battle ends! 救國團 ruled an affiliate organization of 國民黨; assets worth NT$5.61 billion definitively frozenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268200Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:57:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒不當黨產處理委員會 ruled 救國團 an affiliate organization of 國民黨 and froze assets worth NT$5.61 billion. 救國團 lost its lawsuit, and the Supreme Administrative Court dismissed its appeal, making the ruling final. Can winning really cure everything? Japanese doctor finds Hanshin Tigers' championship helps ease dementia symptomshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268201Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Dr. Hiroyuki Hatsuda published a study finding that the Hanshin Tigers' 2023 championship significantly improved BPSD symptoms among 19 passionate fans with dementia. The study recommends incorporating sports interests into non-drug therapy as an adjunct, using emotional surges to activate neural circuits in the brain and offering a new direction for mental health care for older adults. Do you think Chiang Wan-an can move Songshan Airport? Ko Wen-je admits, “I didn't solve it either when I was in office”: another area should be addressed firsthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268202Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:24:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chiang Wan-an announced plans to relocate Songshan Airport and build an AI park. Former mayor Ko Wen-je responded that the issue involves complex factors including military and transportation concerns, and that he had also failed to resolve it during his tenure. He recommended prioritizing discussion of integrating central government agencies and developing Shezidao. Japan's 保德信 rocked by agents' fraud totaling 5.2 billion yen! President announces pay cut and apology, vows comprehensive review of performance systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268203Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:20:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒日本保德信生命保險爆發業務員詐領案，受害金額達52億日圓。社長得丸博充率高層自減薪謝罪，承認係結構性經營課題，並暫停新契約銷售以進行體制改革。 Latest weather: “This day will be the rainiest” during National Day holiday; new typhoon may develop next weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268204Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:19:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Central Weather Administration and a weather-focused social media page issued a National Day holiday forecast, saying rain will be significant in Keelung's north coast and Yilan on the final day of the break (the 11th). Typhoons Krosa and Noul will not affect Taiwan, but a new tropical depression may form near Guam after next Thursday (the 15th), warranting close attention. Would “abandoning Taiwan” trigger an economic catastrophe? Washington think tank warns White House: To prevent China from dominating the Asia-Pacific, the US must protect Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268053Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Washington think tank Foreign Policy Research Institute published a report stressing Taiwan's importance to the US effort to prevent China from dominating the Asia-Pacific, and warning that abandoning Taiwan would bring a triple catastrophe for the US economy, technology sector and geostrategic position. [The Journalist] Market king and queen battered! 川湖 revenue plunges by three-tenths month over month, takes consecutive limit-down hits; what's happening to AI stocks?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268054Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:30:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's AI stock leaders 信驊 and 川湖 were battered. Although 川湖 posted record revenue, a monthly decline and institutional investors' hedging sent the stock to consecutive limit-down sessions, reflecting concerns about highly valued AI stocks. NT$580 million project completed! First phase of Kaohsiung research and education park meets targets; National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University moves in, Lotus Pond Resort launches ROT tenderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268055Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:20:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The first phase of construction at the Kaohsiung research and education park has met its targets, with the central government investing NT$580 million in seismic retrofitting and renovations. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University has moved in and begun enrollment, while Lotus Pond Resort has launched a ROT tender to bring in private operators. 台南農產進軍韓國！黃偉哲拜會京畿道農水產振興院 拓展首都圈 1400萬人口市場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268056Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:14:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台南市長黃偉哲率團赴韓拜會京畿道農水產振興院，擬利用平澤市交流基礎，拓展首都圈1400萬人口市場的農產品行銷與供應鏈合作。 First in the nation! Kaohsiung’s rental housing management program adopts “deposit trusts,” with Kaohsiung Bank safeguarding tenants’ rent.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268057Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:11:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒高雄市社會住宅包租代管第5期引入押金信託專戶，由高雄銀行、欣嘉租賃、安信不動產合作，住都中心監督，以保障房客押金安全。 Kao Hung-an’s military and veterans’ family support group launches to deepen blue-white cooperation; Lin Cheng-tze and Cheng Cheng-chien call for opposition unity behind her reelection bid and for mobilizing councilors and borough chiefs to secure victory.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268058Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:06:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu City Mayor Kao Hung-an held a launch ceremony for her military and veterans’ family support group on the 8th. Former mayors Lin Cheng-tze and Tung Sheng-nan, along with legislator Cheng Cheng-chien, attended to show their support and called for opposition forces to unite to help her win reelection. Kao said grassroots mobilization must be stepped up in the closing stretch of the campaign, linking the mayoral, councilor and borough chief races to ensure a steady vote base. No. 1 in Taiwan! 2026 rankings of Asia’s “fastest-growing economies” released; China fails to make the top 10.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268059Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:02:40 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released its 2026 economic growth forecasts for developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region, with Taiwan topping the list at 11.0%, far ahead of other economies. The growth is mainly driven by surging demand for semiconductors and technology products amid global AI investment, but the ADB also warned of challenges from lagging traditional industries and external risks. On the scene: GD arrives in Taiwan! Private “smiley face” jet lands at Songshan Airport; 50 fans wait 3 hours but catch only a 4-second glimpse.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268060Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:02:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒GD, a member of K-pop group BIGBANG, arrived in Taiwan on the evening of Oct. 8 ahead of concerts at Taipei Dome from Oct. 9 to 11. GD made a low-key appearance at Songshan Airport for just 4 seconds before leaving, leaving fans who had waited for hours with only a glimpse. AI enters the cultural scene! 2026 TTXC opens in Kaohsiung with “2050 Emotional Exchange” exploring people and love in the AI era.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267657Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:50:53 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Taiwan Technology X Culture Expo (TTXC) opened on Oct. 8 at the Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung, led by 文化部 and 高雄市政府. Focusing on the coexistence of AI and culture, the event brings together international experts and a range of innovative exhibitions, aiming to raise the international profile of Taiwan’s cultural technology. 國巨 posts record September revenue for 7 straight months! Q3 revenue of NT$49.5 billion sets a new record as AI demand remains strong and orders from Europe and the U.S. recover.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267659Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:34:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒國巨 reported record monthly revenue of NT$17.068 billion in September and record quarterly revenue of NT$49.531 billion in Q3. Buoyed by strong AI demand and a recovery in orders from Europe and the U.S., revenue for the first 9 months rose 36.3% year over year, signaling structural change in the industry. Could the nationwide ten-thousand-dollar cash payout fall through? “Cabinet sets conditions” for payment before Lunar New Year; he reveals a way to avoid waiting: Don’t threaten the legislature.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267660Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:19:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Executive Yuan has approved a plan to distribute NT$10,000 in cash, with a budget of NT$235.7 billion and a target of making payments before Lunar New Year. If the Legislative Yuan completes its third reading by Jan. 5, the money could be deposited as early as Jan. 26. Opposition parties criticized the plan as holding the legislature hostage and suggested spending under the Budget Act or reviewing the budget. U.S. congressional delegations make successive visits on the eve of Double Ten National Day; Lai Ching-te calls them significant, saying they demonstrate support for Taiwan.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267661Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:15:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Democratic lawmakers from both chambers of the U.S. Congress visited Taiwan on the eve of Double Ten National Day. President Lai Ching-te received Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Brendan Boyle. Lai thanked the U.S. for its support and expressed hope for deeper defense cooperation, while the visitors reaffirmed their commitment to the Six Assurances and shared U.S.-Taiwan values. “Engaging deftly with the classics to create new forms for contemporary literature”: 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate, Canadian poet Anne Carsonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267662Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:09:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Canadian poet Anne Carson. The Swedish Academy honored her pioneering contributions to bringing together classical traditions and contemporary literature. Has Chiang Wan-an’s once-certain win become uncertain? Shen Boyang closes a 20-point gap; media figure reveals key factor: it’s Huang Shan-shanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267663Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:03:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The latest TVBS poll shows Taipei’s mayoral race heating up, with Chiang Wan-an at 49% and Shen Boyang at 41%, narrowing the gap to 8 percentage points. The key factor is that many of Huang Shan-shan’s supporters have shifted to Shen Boyang, while satisfaction with Chiang Wan-an’s administration has declined, making the race more uncertain. Double Ninth Festival brings “hundreds” of blessings! Kao Hung-an announces increase in the senior-citizen gift for Hsinchu residents aged 100 and over to NT$10,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267672Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:27:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an announced that, starting in 115, the Double Ninth Festival gift for residents aged 100 and over will increase to NT$10,000. She also personally visited centenarian Grandma Zeng Zhangmei with a birthday gift. The city government said it will continue promoting age-friendly policies, including new measures such as an elderly allowance, to show respect for seniors through concrete action. 漢神巨蛋 aims for NT$2.77 billion in anniversary sales! 22 new stores arrive as Kuromi’s Halloween carnival courts shoppershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267690Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:48:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒漢神巨蛋購物廣場 will hold its 19th anniversary sale from October 15 to November 10, targeting sales of NT$2.77 billion. It aims to capture year-end spending with 22 new stores, including several first-in-market outlets, a Kuromi-themed Halloween event and major travel prizes. 東京電視台黃金時段推高雄！百萬日本觀眾看見港都 觀光特輯上YouTube再擴散https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267691Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:45:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Fresh shrimp backs Otter Mom! Su Chiao-hui invites “Taiwan’s No. 1 Commuting Brand” hosts Chengcheng and Hea to record a picture book, sharing parenting stories from dadshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267693Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui invited podcast personalities Chengcheng and Hea to record a picture book, promoting mother-tongue education and sharing parenting stories while also publicizing her family-support policies. Timeline for “NT$10,000 for everyone” announced! Lin Chih-hung presses Ko Chih-en: Will you join Fu Kun-chi in blocking the budget, or let the public collect their cash gifts?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267694Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Executive Yuan announced the timeline for distributing NT$10,000 in cash to everyone. Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung singled out Kuomintang legislator Ko Chih-en, questioning the fiscal soundness of the blue-and-white camp’s proposal to distribute NT$40,000 per person over half a year. He demanded that Ko state whether she supports reviewing the central government’s overall budget and the Executive Yuan’s version, so the budget review does not become a political brawl. Su Chiao-hui unveils “three major pet policies” at cat expo, aiming to make New Taipei the top pet-friendly cityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267700Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui unveiled three major pet policies at a cat expo, covering medical subsidies, nighttime veterinary care and long-term care. She also plans to improve public spaces and animal welfare measures, aiming to make New Taipei the top pet-friendly city. Hsinchu City Government refutes malicious accusations: 119 of Kao Hung-an’s 140 campaign pledges completed, for an 85% implementation ratehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267704Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hsinchu City Government spokesperson Yang Chun-tzu refuted malicious accusations, saying that 85% of Mayor Kao Hung-an’s campaign pledges have been fulfilled and that the city has achieved zero debt for the first time in 30 years. The city government outlined progress on such items as adding school classes, adjustments to the major station project, light rail integration and infrastructure, emphasizing the team’s efforts and pragmatic governance. Does the most powerful lithography tool already have a successor? 艾司摩爾 and 蔡司 unveil Hyper NA roadmap, expected to be ready in about ten yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268140Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Engineers from 艾司摩爾 and 蔡司 said in a research paper that next-generation Hyper NA lithography technology is expected to be ready in about ten years. It can print smaller chip circuits while building on existing technology. U.S. stocks open lower: Inflation fears return, dragging down major indexes and chip stockshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3268141Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:39:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. stocks opened lower early Thursday (the 8th) as a sharp rise in oil prices and persistently high Treasury yields fueled inflation concerns, with the S&P 500 falling for a second consecutive trading day. Chip stocks were weak; revenue growth at 三星電子 and 台積電 failed to lift sentiment, while political deadlock in France also weighed on European financial stocks. 台積電's CoWoS gets a new partner: 格芯 signs a $2 billion deal to expand production of key components in the U.S.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267993Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:00:20 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網格芯 and 台積電 signed a $2 billion agreement to expand capacity at 格芯's Malta, New York, facility and supply silicon interposers for 台積電's CoWoS, addressing a bottleneck in meeting demand for AI chips. Bombers sent back to the U.S. as Persian Gulf bases are damaged one after another: U.S. media says Trump is retreating step by step more than seven months into the war with Iranhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267994Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:00:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. media report that more than seven months into the U.S. war with Iran, repeated attacks on frontline bases have prompted the military to return B-1 bombers stationed in Britain to the U.S. and scale back its Persian Gulf deployments. The move may offer short-term security, but it will raise the cost and duration of operations in the long run and could be seen by Iran as a signal that the U.S. is retreating to avoid risk. The U.S. bull market is still running, and one analyst says the S&P 500 could top 10,000 next year.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267995Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:40:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Motley Fool analyst Geoffrey Seiler said that although U.S. stock valuations appear high, the PEG ratio suggests the S&P 500 still has room to rise. He predicts it will top 10,000 before 2027 and recommends investing through low-cost ETFs. Are high interest rates starting to hurt banks? Earnings from Wall Street's six biggest banks next week will reveal the direction of business.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267996Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:30:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The six largest U.S. banks will report third-quarter earnings next week, with the market expecting profit growth of up to 20% year over year. But bank stocks have fallen as Treasury yields surged. Investors are watching deposit costs and investment banking revenue, with outlooks varying by bank: 摩根大通 sees growth, while 美國銀行 warns of a decline in fees. Germany sharply raises economic growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267997Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:10:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網In its autumn economic forecast, the German government sharply raised its GDP growth projections for 2026 and 2027 to 1.3% and 1.1%, respectively, citing strong exports and increased government spending. The move points to an initial economic recovery, though inflationary pressures and geopolitical risks remain concerns. Water resource challenges intensify: 貿協 invites experts on 10/15 to explore solutions, focusing on AI water treatment and industry practiceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267597Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:01:30 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網貿協 will hold the 2026 Global Water Sustainability Forum at the Nangang Exhibition Center on October 15, bringing together experts to discuss PFAS policy, AI water treatment and industrial water recycling. The forum aims to help water-intensive industries address resource challenges and keep up with international trends. 韋僑 September revenue hits second-highest on record, Q3 revenue sets another record, with full-year revenue poised to break through againhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267598Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:52 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網韋僑’s September revenue was its second-highest ever, while third-quarter revenue hit a new record for the quarter. Benefiting from the move to a new plant and a recovery in medical demand, full-year revenue is expected to surpass its previous high. Invested before ChatGPT was even launched! 老虎環球 bet on OpenAI, with paper gains of up to $5 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267599Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網老虎環球 invested $150 million in OpenAI in 2021, before ChatGPT’s launch, at a valuation of $15.7 billion. With OpenAI now planning to raise funds at a valuation of $1.4 trillion, the potential paper gain could reach $5 billion, making it one of the institution’s most successful investments in 25 years. 阿波羅電力 signs deal with Tesla to buy 260 energy storage units, with operations set to begin in 2028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267600Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:59:21 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網阿波羅電力 signed a deal with Tesla Energy to buy 260 Megapacks with a total capacity of 1GWh, investing NT$13 billion. Operations are expected to begin in 2028 to support electricity demand from AI data centers and manufacturers. 廣越 September and Q3 revenue both hit their second-highest levels on record, with demand from major customers continuing to provide supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267601Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:58:32 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網羽絨衣代工大廠廣越(4438-TW)公告9月、第三季及累計前三季合併營收均創歷史次高，董事長吳朝筆表示雖去年基期已高，品牌客戶訂單仍穩健成長，顯示主要客戶需求仍具支撐。 Foreign investors withdraw NT$75.8 billion ahead of holiday, sharply selling 00406A, 友達 and 鴻海https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267602Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:57:58 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks fell 492 points at the close, pressured by selling ahead of the Double Ten holiday and a correction in U.S. stocks. Foreign investors recorded net selling of NT$75.852 billion for 3 straight days, sharply selling 00406A, 友達 and 鴻海; investment trusts turned to net buying of NT$4.688 billion. Institutional investors view the Oct. 5 low as key support and are optimistic about a short-term pullback. Revenue flash: 力積電(6770) September revenue was NT$7.665 billion, up 93.95% year over yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267603Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:51:53 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網力積電(6770) reported September 2026 revenue of NT$7.665 billion, up 93.95% year over year, marking significant growth. Revenue for the first nine months totaled NT$52.205 billion, demonstrating strong operating momentum, although institutional investors have recently been net sellers. Revenue flash: 長榮航(2618) September revenue was NT$20.749 billion, up 32.86% year over yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267604Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:51:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網長榮航(2618) reported September 2026 revenue of NT$20.749 billion, up 32.86% year over year. Revenue for the first 9 months totaled NT$194.38 billion, up 19.48% year over year. Institutional investors have recently been net sellers, and the share price has edged lower. Revenue flash: 國喬(1312) September revenue was NT$4.155 billion, up 96.81% year over yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267605Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:50:48 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網國喬(1312) announced September 2026 revenue of NT$4.155 billion, up 96.81% year over year, indicating strong operating growth. 王品 Q3 revenue surges to a quarterly record; Q4 outlook remains upbeathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267606Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:49:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網王品 reported record quarterly revenue of NT$6.717 billion in Q3, while September revenue also hit a record for the month. Benefiting from the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday and strong growth in its cross-strait business, the company has an optimistic outlook for the fourth quarter, supported by the peak season and year-end banquet demand. 〈電子五哥營收〉仁寶Q3營收2427億元年增近3成 非PC業務動能強勁Q4持續往上https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267607Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:48:42 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網仁寶(2324-TW)公布第三季營收達2427.77億元，年增近3成，主要受惠於非PC業務如伺服器與智慧裝置動能強勁。儘管PC市場需求疲軟導致出貨下滑，但隨著桃園大溪AI伺服器製造中心於第四季投產，預期營收將持續成長。 〈Revenue of the Big Five Electronics Makers〉和碩's AI servers and new product launches drove September revenue to a monthly record of NT$214.7 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267608Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:48:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網和碩受惠AI伺服器出貨與新機上市，9月營收創2147.53億元歷史新高，季增逾4成。共同執行長鄭光志表示AI伺服器需求強勁，雖面臨記憶體短缺挑戰，惟第四季仍預期營運優於第三季。 〈大立光 Earnings Call〉FA wins customer certification, moves further into FAU, with mass production set for mid-next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-21/index-en.html#n3267609Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:47:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網大立光 held an earnings call today, where Chairman Lin En-ping announced that its fiber array (FA) received customer certification in September and that the company is moving further into the fiber array unit (FAU) market, with shipments from mass production possible as early as mid-next year.