Land strong wind advisory (yellow warning) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Hsinchu City due to emergency repairs at No. 511, Section 1, Yanping Road. The outage will affect several neighborhoods in North District and Xiangshan District, taking effect at 21:58 on Oct. 8, 2026, and ending at 02:00 on Oct. 9, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced that 亞東紀念醫院 in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, will suspend services on Oct. 9, 2026, while emergency services will operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced that 瑞芳礦工醫院 in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, will suspend afternoon and evening services on Oct. 9, 2026. Morning outpatient and emergency services will operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced outpatient and emergency service information for 新泰綜合醫院 in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City. The hospital will operate normally in the morning, afternoon and evening, as well as provide emergency services, on Oct. 9, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced outpatient and emergency service information for 國泰綜合醫院 in Xizhi District, New Taipei City. The hospital will suspend morning, afternoon and evening services on Oct. 9, 2026, with only emergency services operating as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced that 國立臺灣大學醫學院附設醫院金山分院 in Jinshan District, New Taipei City, will suspend services on Oct. 9, 2026, with only emergency services operating as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced outpatient and emergency service information for 宏仁醫院 in Sanchong District, New Taipei City. The hospital will provide normal morning, afternoon and evening outpatient services and emergency services on Oct. 9, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced outpatient and emergency service information for 台北慈濟醫院 in Xindian District, New Taipei City. The hospital will provide normal morning, afternoon and evening outpatient services and emergency services on Oct. 9, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced outpatient and emergency service information for 恩主公醫院 in Sanxia District, New Taipei City. The hospital will provide normal morning, afternoon and evening outpatient services and emergency services on Oct. 9, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced outpatient and emergency service information for 馬偕紀念醫院 in Tamsui District, New Taipei City. The hospital will suspend morning, afternoon and evening services on Oct. 9, 2026, with only emergency services operating as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced that outpatient and emergency services at the Ankang campus of 天主教耕莘醫療財團法人耕莘醫院 in Xindian District, New Taipei City, are operating as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced outpatient and emergency service information for 天主教耕莘醫療財團法人耕莘醫院 in Xindian District, New Taipei City. Morning, afternoon and evening outpatient services and emergency services will operate as usual on Oct. 9, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced outpatient and emergency service information for 天主教耕莘醫療財團法人永和耕莘醫院 in Yonghe District, New Taipei City. The hospital will provide normal morning, afternoon and evening outpatient services and emergency services on Oct. 9, 2026.
Hospital emergency and outpatient information (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced outpatient and emergency service information for 仁愛醫院 in Shulin District, New Taipei City. Emergency services will operate around the clock on Oct. 9, 2026.
The civil servant who understands disaster victims best helps affected households restore their farmland【Independent Special Assignment】
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
倪禮豐, an assistant researcher at 農業部花蓮農改場, drew on his own earthquake experience to help farmers affected by the disaster in Guangfu Township rehabilitate farmland buried in mud. The team established standardized procedures to clear debris, deeply plow the soil and plant sunn hemp to improve soil fertility. Corn has now emerged in some fields, offering an initial sign of hope for resuming cultivation.
Are migrant workers also being forced to sign AB contracts? Are “contract fulfillment personnel” a loophole for bringing in migrant workers?【Independent Special Assignment】
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The report reveals that some multinational companies and brokers bring Indonesian migrant workers into the country under the label “contract fulfillment personnel,” then force them to sign AB contracts after arrival, converting high salaries into low hourly wages and assigning them blue-collar work. This not only violates the Labor Standards Act and visa rules, but also leaves migrant workers with nowhere to turn when they suffer workplace injuries. Experts are urging the government to strengthen screening at the source and amend the law to protect foreign workers’ rights.
Facts
Monthly salary of nearly NT$五萬元
Only about NT$一百 per hour
The total number of migrant workers in Taiwan has surpassed 86萬人
Floods took away a hardware store of half a century; its elderly owner starts a new life in Guangfu!【Independent Special Assignment】
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
黃碧雲 of Guangfu Township, Hualien, closed the hardware store she had run for half a century because of flooding and illness, and renovated her old home. With help from neighbors, care from childhood friends and support from social welfare organizations, she emerged from the gloom through art classes and is building a new life while remaining in her hometown.
Facts
In business for half a century
Married into the community more than 五十 years ago
Medical expenses have exceeded 百萬元 in total
The cervical spine surgery alone cost more than 四十萬元
Reunited with a childhood friend of more than 七十 years
The article looks back at France’s 1968 “May Storm” student uprising, noting that student protests sparked strikes by 千萬 workers and forced President Charles de Gaulle to step down. It also mentions that in 1990, high school students protesting school building problems secured an emergency budget of 45億 francs, bringing the dispute to an end, and points out that street protests are a common feature of French society.
Facts
The “May Storm” of 1968
Clashed with police in the streets for nearly 2 months
10 million workers joined the strike launched by students
De Gaulle, who had been in power for 10 consecutive years
Thai household debt exceeds 85% of GDP; average debt per household this year hits an 18-year high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Thai household debt exceeds 85% of GDP, and average debt per household this year has hit an 18-year high. The debt of single mother 翁雅卡森 has risen to 12.1 million baht, reflecting the hardships faced by many households. Experts at 暹羅商業銀行 warn that the scale of underground lending may be substantial.
Facts
About 40萬 baht a month
Income of about 34 to 35萬 baht
Still short by 5萬 to 6萬 baht
Up from 800萬 3 years ago
Increased to 12.1 million baht
Sued by 4 financial institutions
I still have 12 employees
Household debt accounts for 85.2% of Thailand's GDP
Korean group BTS performs in Peru; fans form a line stretching more than 1 kilometer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Korean group BTS held its first concert at San Marcos Stadium in Lima, the capital of Peru. Fans turned out enthusiastically, with a line outside stretching more than 1 kilometer; fans from Bolivia also crossed the border to show their support.
Facts
BTS performs in Peru for the first time on the 7th
The line outside San Marcos Stadium stretches more than 1 kilometer
They will continue performing at the same venue on the 9th and 10th
Russian authorities deny 2nd case of unidentified pneumonia; BBC: conflicting accounts from agencies raise suspicions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Pneumonic plague is suspected in Russia's Irkutsk region. Authorities denied a 2nd infection and said the situation was stable, but WHO and 歐盟 criticized the lack of information, and BBC reported that Russian officials had deleted related posts, deepening suspicions.
Taiwan exports post growth for 35 consecutive months; September hits a record US$87.2 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taiwan's exports reached a record US$87.22 billion in September, up 60.9% year-on-year, with exports posting growth for 35 consecutive months in the first 9 months of the year. Driven by AI demand, 台積電's September revenue topped NT$511.8 billion, but Taiwan stocks were held back from the 5萬-point mark by falling share prices, shifting market attention to 台積電's earnings conference.
Facts
Monthly exports reached US$87.22 billion
Up 60.9% year-on-year
Exports in the first 9 months totaled US$661.55 billion
Up 46.2% year-on-year
Growth for 35 consecutive months
Exports of electronic and ICT products totaled US$70.259 billion
Kaohsiung City Government seeks 24-hour operations at new airport; councilor proposes Mituo District site to connect semiconductor industry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Kaohsiung City Government is seeking a new airport with 24-hour operations. Councilor Fang Hsin-yuan suggested locating it in Mituo District to connect the semiconductor industry, but Mayor Chen Chi-mai said land ownership issues in Mituo are complicated and relocating the air force base would pose a challenge. The city is currently assessing the South Star Project area or a site requiring 1000 hectares of land.
Chiang Wan-an floats relocating Songshan Airport to build AI park; 交通部 says defense transport considerations require careful assessment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport and turning the surrounding 300 hectares into a Taipei AI Park, projected to generate 12 trillion in output value and provide housing for 150,000 households, with a target completion date of 2033. 交通部 and 桃機公司 said the plan requires careful assessment and noted that the proposed plans do not account for this capacity.
Facts
Songshan Airport and the surrounding 300 hectares of land
Of this, 100 hectares are to be developed into an industrial cluster
Projected to generate 12 trillion in output value
Another 90 hectares for residential use, among other purposes
Could provide housing for 150,000 households
Connect the technology corridor spanning 8 counties and cities in northern Taiwan
衛福部 announces NT$250 million in incentives for medical facilities open on Sundays during national holidays
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
衛福部 announced NT$250 million in incentives for medical facilities that open on Sundays during national holidays, aiming to ease overcrowding in emergency departments. For Sunday outpatient services and hospital emergency and inpatient care during national holidays from October to December, it will provide a 50% payment bonus, hoping to increase opening rates and improve triage and patient distribution.
Facts
An additional 2.5億元 has been allocated
430 patients in a single day
A record high in the hospital's more than 130-year history
Extra high-speed rail and train services to handle crowds during National Day holiday; southbound passenger surge expected tonight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
During the National Day holiday, 高鐵 and 台鐵 added services to handle southbound crowds, while 交通部 launched coordinated transport measures. 高公局 forecast that National Freeway 5 would be a bottleneck and advised travelers to avoid peak periods. The weather agency warned of possible rain in northern and eastern Taiwan on National Day, and 民航局 has coordinated with operators to prepare contingency measures.
Facts
Added 6 round-trip local express trains between Taipei and Taichung
There are 2 unreserved-seat services every hour
Additional services begin on the evening of the 8th
Suspected vote-buying involving distribution of NT$100 Guanmiao noodles; New Taipei councilor Huang Yong-chang released on NT$1 million bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Vote-buying allegations have emerged in several places during the election period, including a Kaohsiung borough chief candidate handing out noodles and rice, a Tainan female candidate sponsoring a pilgrimage, and incumbent New Taipei councilor Huang Yongchang allegedly canvassing votes by distributing Guanmiao noodles through intermediaries. Prosecutors set different bail amounts based on the alleged offenses. The Ministry of Justice said bribery and gift-giving are the main tactics.
Facts
Released on NT$80,000 bail
Released on bail of NT$30,000 to NT$50,000
Has been distributed for 20 years
7 people registered
Donated NT$10,000
Suspected of bribing 25 people
Bail set at NT$100,000
Bail set at NT$1 million
Released on NT$300,000 bail
Wasn't it supposed to be more than NT$300,000?
Anything under 30 dollars does not automatically mean no offense was committed
Prepublication review of immigration-service ads ruled unconstitutional; Constitutional Court says it infringes freedom of speech
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Constitutional Court ruled unconstitutional the provision in the Immigration Act requiring prior review of advertisements for immigration services, finding that it seriously infringes freedom of speech and does not serve a sufficiently important public interest. 移民署 said it respected the ruling and would cooperate with legislative amendments. Scholars said tackling false advertisements remains challenging in the internet age.
Trump visits Texas to campaign for Republican candidate; protesters interrupt speech and are escorted away by security
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
US President Donald Trump traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Paxton. Protesters interrupted his speech, and several people were escorted away. A 路透社 investigation found that in 41 of the 62 closely contested congressional races nationwide, Republican candidates differed from Trump on policy or played down their ties to him, with the Iran conflict a major point of disagreement. In addition, polls put Trump's approval rating at just 32%, with Democrats in the lead. US mortgage rates climbed to a record 7.49%; Treasury Secretary Bessent said the Iran conflict was driving up inflation and expected rates to fall once energy markets stabilized.
Facts
At least 10 people were escorted away or left on their own during the event
Among the 62 closely contested congressional races nationwide
Republican candidates in 41 races, nearly two-thirds
Saint-Denis mayor takes to the streets to block police operation, accuses French government of failing students
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
French high school students continue protesting, while the mayor of Saint-Denis took to the streets to block police action and accuse the government of failing students; police arrested more than 6,100 protesters, leaving at least 300 people injured. The student protests spread to Liège, Belgium, where local students took to the streets over tuition hikes and education resources, and police also used force to crack down.
A court overturned the environmental impact assessment for Taichung Power Plant's Phase 2 gas-fired project. 環境部 said it would consider an appeal; residents who won the case questioned the cursory review, while 經濟部 and 台電 pledged to provide supporting evidence.
Facts
4 new units in Phase 2
2 units in the Phase 1 plan
Sent to the full committee only after 4 preliminary reviews
Phase 2 doubled in size but received only 1 preliminary review
Taipei High Administrative Court delivered its ruling on the morning of the 8th
Japan's 97 regional airports struggle to attract passengers, hold fun runs and family camps to stay afloat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Japan's 97 regional airports face the prospect of airlines reducing flights or suspending service due to a scarcity of passengers. To survive, airports across the country are holding events such as fun runs and family camps to attract visitors, and introducing robotic weed removal and high-resolution monitoring technology to improve efficiency and safety. Some airports have set all-time highs for visitor numbers.
2 Saudi airports hit by Houthi attack, leaving 3 dead and more than 30 injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Yemen's Houthi movement launched airstrikes on two airports in Saudi Arabia and Aden airport, leaving 3 dead and more than 30 injured; 聯合國 condemned the attacks and called for restraint. Meanwhile, Syria's new government is cautious about Saudi Arabia's request for assistance, and attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz hit a new weekly high since the war began.
Tech giants and top universities under scrutiny! Trump administration bars Microsoft from processing employee green cards, proposes $70,000 fee per person for foreign interns staying in the U.S.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Trump administration has launched multiple visa review actions targeting the tech industry and academia, suspending green card application eligibility for companies including Microsoft and investigating the use of J-1 visas at nine universities. It has also proposed steep fees for OPT, raising concerns in the international education sector about the U.S.'s ability to innovate and attract talent.
Facts
Vice President Vance announced a suspension of Microsoft's participation in the permanent labor certification program (PERM).
Microsoft is accused of replacing about 1.5 foreign workers for every employee it lays off.
The Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 initial application fee for foreign students in OPT.
The Department of Labor set up a visa fraud task force to investigate the use of J-1 visas at nine universities.
Other companies suspended from the PERM program include Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys and Wipro.
More than 294,000 international students participated in OPT during the 2024-2025 academic year.
On September 14, U.S. District Judge Saylor IV in Massachusetts blocked implementation of the F-1 restrictions.
Trump says no attack on Iran before midterms! Oil prices plunge in short-term trading as Treasury yields retreat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump announced that the United States would not use force against Iran before the midterm elections, while maintaining the blockade and opposing nuclear weapons, sending oil prices lower and Treasury yields down while gold rose.
Facts
U.S. President Trump wrote on Truth Social that he would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections.
West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $2.1 per barrel within 5 minutes of the news, to $90.44 per barrel.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly fell more than 3 basis points, hitting a session low of 5.24%.
Spot gold rose $10.81 per ounce within 5 minutes of the news, to $4,121.99 per ounce.
Trump claimed that 22 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz the previous night, with no oil coming from or going to Iran.
Orders for AI liquid-cooling components surge; 榮惠 posts record September and Q3 revenue, with optimistic outlook for current quarter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI liquid-cooling and PCB supplier 榮惠-KY (6924-TW) posted record revenue of NT$292 million in September 2026 and NT$720 million in the third quarter, with AI server products rising to 11.4% of its business mix. The company is optimistic about the fourth quarter.
Facts
榮惠-KY reported revenue of NT$292 million in September 2026, up 20.45% month over month and 141 times year over year.
榮惠-KY reported record revenue of NT$720 million in the third quarter of 2026, up 39.9% month over month and 80.32% year over year.
榮惠-KY reported revenue of NT$1.707 billion in the first 9 months of 2026, surpassing last year's full-year total of NT$1.693 billion, for year-over-year growth of 34.76%.
榮惠-KY Chairman Liu Shih-lin said shipments to newly developed U.S. customers had expanded.
榮惠-KY reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of NT$515 million, a gross margin of 23.2%, after-tax net profit of NT$42.34 million and earnings per share of NT$2.05.
榮惠-KY reported first-half 2026 revenue of NT$987 million, a gross margin of 24.77%, after-tax net profit of NT$88.96 million and earnings per share of NT$4.31.
榮惠-KY said that nearly nine-tenths of its customers have so far passed on 100% of raw material price increases.
LEO stock 昇達科 posts 71% revenue growth in first 9 months; key customer's next-generation product passes certification smoothly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
昇達科技 (3491-TW) reported September revenue of NT$292 million, up 52.49% year over year, with cumulative revenue for the first 3 quarters up 70.93% year over year. Buoyed by LEO demand and the successful certification of next-generation products, the company showed strong growth momentum.
Facts
昇達科技's September revenue was NT$292 million, up 52.49% year over year.
昇達科技's cumulative revenue for the first 3 quarters of this year was NT$2.765 billion, up 70.93% year over year.
昇達科 has recorded year-over-year monthly revenue growth of more than 50% for 6 consecutive months.
There are currently about 17,000 trackable operational satellites in orbit worldwide.
The total number of next-generation OneWeb satellites that European operator Eutelsat plans to procure from Airbus has reached 669.
Google successfully launched an experimental satellite equipped with AI computing chips in early October.
「商總台商騰飛計畫」 launched; Hsu Shu-po: Connecting capital and resources to help Taiwanese businesses expand globally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
商業總會 launched the 「商總國際台商騰飛計畫」, led by Chairman Hsu Shu-po, to connect overseas Taiwanese businesspeople worldwide with domestic industry supply chains. The program offers 3 key services—consulting, resources and funding—and plans to hold a major international expo in 2026 to expand Taiwanese businesses' international presence.
Facts
Original商業總會於8日舉辦首屆「商總國際台商騰飛計畫」。
The plan aims to partner with overseas conglomerates such as 日本三井 to promote the concept of “Taiwan Town” abroad.
The plan recruits more than 50 overseas Taiwanese businesses each year to work with more than 160 domestic industry associations.
The Overseas Credit Guarantee Fund provides overseas credit guarantees of up to US$2 million.
Original保證成數依送保機構及個案風險核定為5成至8成。
The General Chamber of Commerce plans to hold the Taiwan International Service Industry Expo and celebrate its 80th anniversary at the Nangang Exhibition Center on Dec. 17, 2026.
飛捷 posts record September and third-quarter revenue for the same period; first-three-quarter revenue tops last year’s full-year total
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Industrial computer maker 飛捷 announced its September and first-three-quarter revenue figures. Monthly revenue has topped NT$500 million for 8 consecutive months, while revenue for the first 3 quarters surpassed last year’s full-year total, highlighting strong growth momentum.
Facts
飛捷 posted September revenue of NT$592 million, up 30% year over year.
飛捷 posted third-quarter revenue of NT$1.744 billion, up 42% year over year and a record high for the same period.
飛捷 posted cumulative revenue of NT$5.136 billion for the first 3 quarters, up 30% year over year.
飛捷’s revenue for the first 3 quarters has already exceeded its full-year total of NT$5.033 billion last year.
Original飛捷美洲市場營收年增逾三成，為集團營收成長的主力
A single customer contributed more than NT$500 million to 飛捷’s revenue in the first 3 quarters.
Trump’s August trading revealed: up to US$25 million spent on Meta, followed by new space policy after buying SpaceX bonds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump’s August financial disclosures showed 517 securities transactions totaling tens of millions to two hundred million dollars. Major purchases included Meta shares and SpaceX bonds; the latter came shortly before he signed a space transportation policy. The White House stressed that investments are managed independently by computer models and that Trump cannot intervene.
Facts
Trump made more than 500 securities trades in August, totaling between US$74.3 million and US$273.3 million.
Trump bought up to US$25 million worth of Meta shares on Aug. 21.
Trump bought US$1 million to US$5 million worth of SpaceX senior unsecured bonds on Aug. 18.
Trump signed the national space transportation policy 2 days after buying SpaceX bonds.
Trump bought 泰森食品 shares on Aug. 26, the same day he signed a proclamation expanding low-tariff beef imports.
Interest and fee income boost 彰銀’s earnings! After-tax profit hits NT$17.37 billion in first 9 months, EPS reaches NT$1.44
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
彰化商業銀行 reported cumulative after-tax net profit of NT$17.37 billion for the first 9 months, with EPS of NT$1.44, up 22.75% year over year, benefiting from strong interest and fee income. 彰銀 continues to advance its SMART strategy, deepen its digital transformation and wealth management businesses, and has won several awards for fair customer treatment and sustainable finance.
Facts
彰銀’s unaudited after-tax net profit for September 115 was NT$1.803 billion, up 18.91% year over year.
彰銀’s consolidated after-tax net profit for the first 9 months totaled NT$17.37 billion, up 22.75% year over year.
彰銀’s EPS for the first 9 months was NT$1.44.
彰銀’s earnings mainly benefited from strong net interest and fee income in its core businesses.
彰銀 won 8 awards at the 23rd National Brand Yushan Awards in 2026.
彰銀 launched a high-asset wealth management center in the Kaohsiung Asia New Bay Area in March this year.
Revenue recognized upon project completion provides a major boost; 千附’s first-three-quarter revenue hits a record NT$3.89 billion, up nearly 63% year over year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
千附實業 (8383-TW) reported September revenue of NT$468 million. Revenue for the first 3 quarters of 2026 totaled NT$3.89 billion, a record high for the same period and up nearly 63% year over year. Benefiting from expanded AI and semiconductor capital spending, facility engineering projects have been completed and recognized as revenue in succession since the third quarter.
Facts
千附實業 posted September revenue of NT$468 million, down 8.42% month over month and up 83.65% year over year.
千附實業’s revenue for the first 3 quarters of 2026 reached NT$3.89 billion, a record high for the same period.
千附實業 posted third-quarter revenue of NT$1.476 billion, up 78.02% year over year.
千附精密 completed shipment of its second “ultra-low-temperature vacuum chamber system for quantum computers,” with the contribution recognized in its accounts.
千附精密 expects to obtain an occupancy permit for its new Machouhou plant in Chiayi before the end of this year.
千附實業 recently qualified as a supplier to a major domestic semiconductor packaging and testing company, with cooperation expected to gradually begin in the fourth quarter of this year.
千附實業 said it is confident of maintaining steady business growth in 2027.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz hits a 2-month low as attacks reach a record high; crude oil transit plunges 27%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz hit a 2-month low, with only 7 vessels passing through on Tuesday. Frequent attacks on tankers sent crude oil transit plunging 27% to 10.1 million barrels per day. Increased exports from the Gulf of Oman offset some of the shortfall, but overall volumes remain below prewar levels.
Facts
7 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the lowest number since July 23.
Crude oil volumes passing through the Strait of Hormuz fell 27% from the previous week to at least 10.1 million barrels per day.
Crude oil transit volumes are currently just 74% of prewar levels.
Exports from the coasts of the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea rose to 6.7 million barrels per day, more than twice prewar levels.
Attacks on tankers hit their highest weekly level since the start of the Iran war last week.
A tanker was hit by a projectile 51 nautical miles north of the Qatari city of Mesaieed, causing casualties.
派拉蒙 and Warner Bros. Discovery merger saddled with US$80 billion in debt! Skydance aims to save US$6 billion in 3 years, with layoffs on the table
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
派拉蒙 and 華納兄弟探索 merged to form Skydance, which faces US$80 billion in debt and plans to save US$6 billion over 3 years through layoffs and consolidation, while merging its 2 streaming platforms to gain economies of scale.
Facts
Skydance co-CEO Ellison said the new group is positioned to win in every area of its business.
Skydance faces US$80 billion in debt.
Skydance aims to save US$6 billion in costs over the next 3 years through consolidation and layoffs.
HBO Max and Paramount+ have more than 200 million subscribers combined worldwide.
The merged group has scheduled 35 movie releases for next year.
Ellison will lead creative direction, technological innovation and long-term strategy.
Kreiz will be responsible for integration and day-to-day operations.
亞馬遜 tablets are no longer competing on low prices! Ditching Fire, new devices take on 蘋果’s iPad with AI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
亞馬遜 launched a new Alexa Tablet running Android, priced at US$230 to US$550, and will stop making Fire tablets as it shifts its strategy toward the premium market and competition in AI.
Facts
亞馬遜 launched its new Alexa Tablet lineup, adopting Google’s Android operating system and integrating the generative AI assistant Alexa+.
亞馬遜 announced it will stop making Fire tablets, marking a shift in its device strategy from low prices toward attracting consumers with design, performance and AI features.
The new lineup offers 8-inch, 11-inch and 12-inch models, priced from US$230 to a maximum of US$550.
The top-of-the-line Alexa Tablet 12 Pro uses Nanomatte display technology developed in partnership with 康寧, designed to significantly reduce screen glare.
According to IDC data, global tablet sales fell 12% year over year to 33.6 million units in the second quarter of this year. In the U.S. market, sales fell 32% year over year, partly due to memory shortages.
亞馬遜's global market share during the same period fell to 1.9% from 8% a year earlier, trailing 蘋果's 34% and Samsung's 17.5%.
The new On-Screen Intelligence feature allows Alexa to recognize what's on the screen and offer suggestions or perform actions.
Little hiring or firing! U.S. initial jobless claims fall to 197,000 last week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The number of Americans filing initial jobless claims fell to 197,000 last week, its lowest level in more than 2 years, indicating that layoffs remain limited. However, nonfarm payrolls grew by just 29,000 in September, reflecting a “low-hire, low-fire” labor market in which finding a job is becoming more difficult.
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U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 197,000 in the week ended October 3.
The 4-week moving average of U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 198,000, its lowest level since September 2022.
U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, and the unemployment rate was 4.2%.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates last month to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its first rate hike in 3 years.
The median duration of unemployment reached 11.5 weeks in September, near a 4-and-a-half-year high.
Continuing claims for unemployment benefits rose by 17,000 to 1.716 million in the week ended September 26.
New survival-crafting game Goblin Island begins playtest, supporting multiplayer for up to 8 players; new information revealed at gaming event “The Triple-i Initiative October 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ポケットペア has begun a playtest for its new survival-crafting game Goblin Island. A new trailer was revealed at an event on October 9, 2026, and the game supports online co-op play for up to 8 players.
Windrose reveals first details of major “Ashlands” update; planned for release this winter, with a new trailer unveiled
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ポケットペア unveiled a new trailer for the major “Ashlands” update to its pirate survival-crafting game Windrose at an event held on October 9, 2026, and announced that the update is planned for release this winter.
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Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Planned for release this winter
Information to be revealed in 3 installments
Release date: April 14, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポケットペア、Pocketpair Publishing、Kraken Express、Steam、Epic Games Store、Stove
Men’s conditioning salon “ル・パルレ” to air new commercial directed by film director Isao Yukisada, starring actor Ayumu Nakajima
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ニューアート・ヘルス＆ビューティー has released a new commercial for men’s conditioning salon “ル・パルレ,” titled “Le Is a Man,” starring actor Ayumu Nakajima. The commercial will begin airing on TV in the Kanto and Kansai regions on October 10, 2026.
[Kofu, Yamanashi] Harukiya, with 128 years in business and 100 years selling tea, to open Japanese tea cafe “煎香.” at Kofu Station’s north exit in “甲州夢小路” on October 10
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社春木屋 will open Japanese tea cafe “春木屋 煎香.” at “甲州夢小路” near the north exit of Kofu Station on October 10, 2026. The long-established business, with 128 years in operation and 100 years selling tea, will serve “one tea and one sweet” and work with tea farms and confectionery shops in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Many readers are calling for an anime adaptation! “Magical Girl × Defeat Trial,” a courtroom drama about a defeated magical girl that is generating buzz on social media, gets a 3rd printing of volume 1 and a 2nd printing of volume 2!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
キルタイムコミュニケーション announced that its buzzworthy manga “Magical Girl × Defeat Trial” has had a 3rd printing of volume 1 and a 2nd printing of volume 2. The series is currently available up to volume 3.
ADVASA announces appointment of William Witherspoon as chief financial officer (CFO)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ADVASA HOLDINGS, INC. announced that it appointed William Witherspoon as chief financial officer (CFO), effective October 6, 2026. Grady Ryther, the former interim CFO and CEO, will focus on his role as CEO, while Witherspoon will also remain a director.
Announcement of a campaign for the final episode of the manga “Switching Spouses: Even If You Slept with Your Best Friend.” The romantic suspense series follows a high-powered office worker and her close friend, a full-time homemaker, who switch places. It is available exclusively and in advance on まんが王国.
New Jersey-based R&B artist ET.PAT releases new single “flower child”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
New Jersey-based R&B artist ET.PAT has released a new single, “flower child.” The alternative R&B track explores the struggles of love and will be available for streaming on October 9, 2026.
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Oct. 9, 2026
2016
Companies mentioned：The Orchard Japan、SWEET SOUL RECORDS
Actress Rino Oshima, a former Miss Magazine contestant, unveils the cover and title of her long-awaited 1st photo book! Release event also set for Osaka!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The cover and title of “RiNo,” the 1st photo book by Rino Oshima, a 2021 Miss Magazine alumna, have been revealed. The book will be released by 講談社 on November 4, 2026. Following a successful event in Tokyo, a release event has also been scheduled in Umeda, Osaka.
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To be released by 講談社 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Sold out just 2 hours after sales began
An additional signing and book handover event has been scheduled for Saturday, December 12, at 大阪・梅田 蔦屋書店
Original【群馬クレインサンダーズ：試合結果】10/8(木) vs 琉球ゴールデンキングス りそなグループ B.LEAGUE 2026-27 B.LEAGUE PREMIER リーグ戦
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Gunma Crane Thunders defeated the Ryukyu Golden Kings to secure 5 consecutive wins to start the season. Head coach Milling praised the team’s unity, while players reflected on the road win and their efforts to address rebounding.
U.S. reportedly weighs new wave of attacks on Iran; European stocks close lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Media reports that the U.S. may launch a new wave of attacks on Iran before next month's midterm elections raised concerns that crude oil supplies could be further disrupted. International oil prices surged more than 5% today, weighing on stocks, and all 3 major European stock markets closed lower.
British naval serviceman charged with spying for Russia appears in court and is remanded in custody
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Teddy Young, a 24-year-old junior serving member of the British navy, is charged with violating the National Security Act by allegedly conspiring to provide Russia with sensitive classified information. He appeared in court and was remanded in custody.
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24-year-old Young
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022
Between November 2024 and May 2025
Young was first arrested in late May 2025
Until he was arrested again this October
Young is scheduled to appear in court again in mid-October
Double Ten National Day reception at Taiwan's representative office in South Korea; Chiu Kao-wei: Taiwan-Korea exchanges hit record high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the Double Ten National Day reception, Taiwan representative Chiu Kao-wei said Taiwan-Korea economic and trade ties had shifted from competition to complementary cooperation, with bilateral trade reaching a record $90.2 billion in 2025.
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Taiwan's 3rd-largest trading partner
South Korea's 5th-largest trading partner
Taiwan-Korea bilateral trade totaled as much as $90.2 billion in 2025
The total trade between the two countries was just $3.45 billion
Chiang Wan-an proposes relocating Songshan Airport; Lee Szu-chuan backs early planning and hopes to link technology corridors across Taipei and New Taipei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport to create an AI park. KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Szu-chuan endorsed early planning and said he hoped to link technology corridors across Taipei and New Taipei. Lee also supports extending the operation of nuclear power plants or restarting them, and advocates strict controls on drugs on school campuses.
Song Weilong and Zhao Jinmai's “Shine on Me” only ranks 6th! The highest-rated modern mainland Chinese romance drama of the past 3 years takes the crown in the top 10: its reception surpasses “The 12 Letters,” and its ending leaves a strong impression
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article ranks the top 10 modern mainland Chinese romance dramas of the past 3 years, based on Douban ratings, among those released from 2024 through October 7, 2026. The winner is “Will Love in Spring,” starring Li Xian and Zhou Yutong, with a rating of 7.9. “A Red House Beneath the Tree,” which has the same rating, comes next. “Shine on Me,” starring Song Weilong and Zhao Jinmai, ranks 6th with a rating of 7.4.
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Original李現、周雨彤主演的《春色寄情人》以7.9分獲得近3年最強現偶陸劇TOP10冠軍。
“A Red House Beneath the Tree” has the same rating as the top-ranked show and follows close behind.
“The Joy of a Late Arrival,” starring Miles Wei and Zheng Hehuizi, has a Douban rating of 7.1 and ranks 10th.
“Romance in the Office,” starring Zhang Jianing and Miles Wei, is adapted from Qing'an's novel “Office Secret Marriage” and has a Douban rating of 7.1.
“Love Endures,” starring Yang Zi and Fan Chengcheng, has a Douban rating of 7.2. Its story moves back and forth between two stages of life, at ages 17 and 30.
“Filter,” starring Tan Jianci and Li Landi, has a Douban rating of 7.3 and brings a fantastical transformation premise into a modern romance.
“Shine on Me,” starring Song Weilong and Zhao Jinmai, is adapted from Gu Man's novel of the same name. It has a Douban rating of 7.4 and ranks 6th.
Shen Boyang surges to within 20 percentage points in the polls! Kuo Cheng-liang admits it is a warning sign and urges Chiang Wan-an to “do this quickly”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
TVBS released its latest poll on the Taipei mayoral race, showing Chiang Wan-an leading Shen Boyang 49% to 41%, with the gap narrowing sharply to 8 percentage points. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang called it a warning sign, analyzed the loss of support among Huang Shan-shan's voters, and advised Chiang Wan-an to raise his profile to win back Taiwan People's Party supporters.
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The latest TVBS poll shows Chiang Wan-an with 49% support and Shen Boyang with 41%.
Original兩人的支持度差距由5月下旬的28個百分點縮小為8個百分點。
53% of Huang Shan-shan's supporters shifted to Shen Boyang.
The survey had 1,120 valid samples.
The margin of sampling error is no more than ±2.9 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.
By party preference, the KMT accounted for 32% and the DPP for 28%.