【三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Securities)－14th Period (2025/07/11－2026/07/10)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management filed its 14th annual securities report. Total assets remained at approximately 41.5 billion yen, and it posted operating profit of approximately 4.76 billion yen.
Facts
Total assets at the end of the period were 41,495,581,564 yen.
Operating revenue for the period was 5,385,962,645 yen.
Net income for the period was 4,761,648,389 yen.
Current liabilities at the end of the period totaled 347,873,190 yen.
The trust money limit for each fund is capped at 1 trillion yen.
[野村アセットマネジメント株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 37th period (2026/01/20–2026/07/17)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Nomura Asset Management filed an annual securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities. Net assets at the end of the period rose to approximately 96.4 billion yen, and operating revenue reached approximately 5.9 billion yen.
Facts
野村アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed an annual securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities.
Total net assets at the end of the period were 96,446,811,488 yen.
Nomura Asset Management filed an annual securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities. Operating revenue for the 5th fiscal period was approximately 7.05 billion yen, net assets were approximately 26.72 billion yen, and the Decarbonization Japan Fund posted a return of 28.1%.
Facts
野村アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed an annual securities report.
Operating revenue for the period was 7,054,160,269 yen.
The return for the 5th accounting period of Decarbonization Japan was 28.1%.
As of August 31, 2026, the number of units issued by Decarbonization Japan was 16,201,655,480.
Net assets at the end of the period totaled 26,724,842,949 yen.
Department stores across Taichung are rolling out events to attract business during the National Day holiday. 新光三越台中店 is holding a Japanese goods fair featuring 45 renowned Japanese brands; 台中大遠百 is staging a Y2K millennium party; 誠品生活480 is launching its anniversary celebration and a members' gathering space; and 中友百貨 is seeing strong ticket sales for its children's theater while partnering with 伊甸基金會 on a charity sale.
Driver crashes into guardrail on National Freeway 6 Wufeng exit ramp, dies after being rushed to hospital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A crash occurred early this morning on the Wufeng exit ramp of National Freeway 6. A male driver was apparently ejected from his vehicle after hitting a guardrail and was pronounced dead despite emergency treatment at the hospital.
Explore New Taipei's old streets and shopping districts during the National Day holiday for food, fun and deals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During the National Day holiday, the New Taipei City Department of Economic Development is promoting a series of events in old-street shopping districts, including Yonghe's Korean Street, Wulai and Sanjiaoyong (Sanxia). Activities include shopping festivals, cultural experiences and stamp-collection prize draws. Shoppers who spend a specified amount can receive gifts or enter a drawing.
The Sun wins best series at Seoul TV awards; producer thanks team for their efforts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese drama If I Had Never Seen the Sun won best series at the Seoul International Drama Awards. Producer Ma Yi-ting and actors Tseng Jing-hua and Alice Ko thanked the team and audiences for their support. The drama was also nominated in 6 categories at the 61st Golden Bell Awards.
Houston office marks Double Ten; Taiwan and U.S. deepen trade, investment and supply-chain integration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston held its 115 National Day reception. Director Hsiao Yi-fang said Taiwan-U.S. relations are built on shared values and trust, and that the 2 sides continue to deepen trade, investment and supply-chain integration. She also emphasized Taiwan's central role in semiconductor and AI hardware supply chains.
Facts
More than 300 guests
115 National Day reception
250th anniversary of the founding of the United States
The 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election
More than 90% of the world's most advanced chips are made in Taiwan
More than 90% of AI servers are also assembled and produced by Taiwanese companies
About 1/5 of global maritime trade passes through the Taiwan Strait each year
Thailand shifts cannabis policy; experts warn of health risks and rise in youth hospitalizations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Thai government is moving to tighten cannabis controls, restricting its use to medical purposes and research. Experts say cannabis poisoning, dependence and psychiatric cases increased after the policy changed in 2022, while cannabis-related hospitalizations among adolescents aged 10 to 19 also rose.
Japan’s Cabinet approves bill to push for food consumption tax cut in April
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japan’s Cabinet approved a bill proposing to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages from 8% to 1%, and to introduce an income-linked cash benefit program. The two-year tax cut is expected to take effect in April 2027.
中華郵政 plans to recruit 1,900 people in 116年 amid retirement wave and business growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華郵政 plans to recruit about 1,900 employees in 116年 to address a wave of retirements and business growth, an increase of nearly 1 times over the 983 hired in July this year.
9 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around Taiwan Strait; military closely monitors and responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of National Defense said it detected 2 sorties by Chinese military aircraft entering northern and southwestern airspace, along with 5 Chinese naval vessels and 2 government ships, between 6 a.m. yesterday and 6 a.m. today. A total of 9 Chinese military aircraft and vessels continued operating around the Taiwan Strait, and the military closely monitored and responded.
Facts
A total of 9 Chinese military aircraft and vessels
Debate over Songshan Airport relocation: Kinmen’s 李文良 calls for keeping it, while 陳玉珍 urges adequate connections and funding support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安’s announcement that Songshan Airport would be relocated to make way for an AI park, independent Kinmen county magistrate candidate 李文良 called for keeping the airport, saying it is a public asset for transportation to and from the outlying islands. KMT candidate 陳玉珍 voiced support for AI development but stressed the need for adequate follow-up transport connections and funding support to protect the rights of outlying-island residents.
Government expands drone R&D subsidies; MOEA approves 27 projects, with 漢翔 receiving the largest grant of NT$100 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Economic Affairs expanded the scope of its drone R&D subsidies this year, approving 27 projects and grants totaling about NT$780 million. 漢翔 received the largest single-project grant, NT$100 million, to develop a high-payload logistics drone with GPS-free navigation and autonomous control capabilities.
Japanese companies hit by successive unauthorized access incidents; convenience store chain LAWSON also affected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese convenience store operator 羅森（LAWSON）announced that a third party illegally accessed its member account service, “羅森ID,” exposing personal data from about 2.155 million user accounts. The incident is part of a recent wave of unauthorized access incidents involving Japanese companies. Other affected businesses include 第一興商, Times Car, 燒肉王, 大和證券, 損害保險日本, CITIZEN and Uzabase.
Facts
Customer information from as many as 8.72 million accounts may have been exposed
As many as about 2.155 million IDs were exposed
Companies mentioned：羅森、LAWSON、第一興商、Times Car、燒肉王、大和證券、損害保險日本、Sompo Japan Insurance、CITIZEN、Scala Communications、NewsPicks、Uzabase、BIG ECHO、MEGA BIG
Former Guangzhou party secretary 張碩輔 falls from power after facing scrutiny over tree felling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese authorities announced that 張碩輔, deputy director of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress, is under investigation for suspected serious disciplinary and legal violations. He previously served as Guangzhou party secretary and was held accountable before falling from power over the large-scale felling of more than 3,000 old banyan trees.
Another threat reported at UK air base linked to US; 2 Latvian men arrested
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
British police arrested 2 Latvian men at RAF Molesworth on suspicion of violating the National Security Act. The incident came shortly after the US military withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford because of threats from Iran. Separately, a member of the British Navy has been charged with spying for Russia.
Facts
2 Latvian men arrested
It took about 4 hours to locate and arrest the 2 men
A total of 7 British men have been arrested in connection with this...
AI-driven shortage unprecedented; memory makers invest NT$674.4 billion to expand capacity in Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The AI boom has driven memory chips into short supply, causing shortages and price increases, a trend expected to continue through the first half of 2027. Taiwan memory makers 美光, 南亞科, 華邦電 and 旺宏 are ramping up capacity, with total investment exceeding NT$674.4 billion.
Facts
Total investment exceeds NT$674.4 billion
The shortage may last at least through the first half of 2027
美光's new production line in Taoyuan is expected to begin production in late 2027 or early 2028
力積電's Tongluo plant in Miaoli, acquired by 美光, is still being expanded and is expected to contribute capacity in the second half of 2027
Mass production at Taichung Advanced Packaging Plant 2 is scheduled to begin in mid-October
友達's Tainan plant, previously acquired by 美光, began receiving equipment in September this year
美光 acquired 友達's Tainan plant in August 2024 for NT$7.4 billion
洋基工程 received an engineering contract worth more than NT$20 billion for 美光's Tainan plant
美光 acquired 力積電's Tongluo plant in March 2026 for US$1.8 billion (about NT$57.7 billion)
美光's investment in expanding production in Taiwan is estimated to exceed NT$85.1 billion
南亞科 recently won approval from 國科會's park review committee to invest in a 3D wafer packaging and testing plant at Pingtung Science Park
The 5A plant is currently 南亞科's key investment and development project, with wafer starts expected in the second half of 2027
Plans call for monthly wafer starts to reach 30,000 in 2028
To reach 35,900 in 2029
The 5A plant is planned to have a maximum capacity of 45,000 wafers
Total capital expenditure is estimated at about US$16 billion
About NT$512 billion
華邦電 plans not only to expand monthly capacity at its Kaohsiung plant from 15,000 wafers to 24,000 wafers
It is also launching Module B at the Kaohsiung plant, with construction expected to begin next January
Equipment installation is scheduled for January 2029
Mass production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2029
The process technologies to be used are 16-nanometer, 14-nanometer and, in the future, 12-nanometer
華邦電's capital expenditure this year has grown severalfold to NT$39.5 billion
Estimated investment of NT$37.8 billion to expand production
The new capacity is expected to come online in 2027
Monthly capacity for 12-inch wafers is expected to exceed 30,000 in the future
U.S. military to execute Fort Hood shooter by firing squad in online livestream
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Pentagon officials announced that the military will execute the 2009 shooting's perpetrator, Hasan (Nidal Hasan), by firing squad at Fort Hood on December 3, with the execution livestreamed online. It will be the military's first execution since 1961 and the first use of a firing squad since World War II.
Facts
Hasan to be executed by firing squad on December 3
13 people killed
Hasan's 2009 shooting at Fort Hood
His execution will be the military's first since 1961
It will also be the first time the U.S. military has used a firing squad since the Second World War
The execution is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at Fort Hood
At least 17 public executions took place in 2025
Six of them were in Afghanistan
Eleven were in Iran
The U.S. military has executed 135 service members since 1916
He opened fire at a medical facility inside Fort Hood on November 5, 2009
12 of those killed were military personnel
Original傷者中有30人是軍人
In August 2013, a military jury sentenced Hasan to death
The jury found him guilty of 45 counts of premeditated murder and attempted premeditated murder
Atlanta office marks Double Ten, seeks to deepen Taiwan-U.S. cooperation in AI, aerospace and healthcare
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Atlanta office held a Double Ten National Day reception attended by nearly 300 people. Director Lin Chu-en said Taiwan and the United States would deepen cooperation in AI, healthcare, aerospace and disaster resilience, and cited practical cooperation with six U.S. states.
End of the cheap New Taiwan dollar era? Banks launch LCR defensive battle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's AI boom and buoyant stock market have fueled demand for funds, pushing bank lending to a record high and raising the loan-to-deposit ratio. Although 金管會 data show that domestic banks' LCR is above the legal minimum, some banks are competing aggressively for deposits to maintain their liquidity ratios. Interest rates on AI syndicated loans have also risen from below 2% to a range of 2.3% to 2.5%. The central bank has released liquidity by reducing the scale of certificate-of-deposit tenders, while 金管會 says AI funding needs have not crowded out small and medium-sized enterprises and that credit guarantee fund business continues to grow.
Facts
Loans outstanding at domestic banks reached NT$48.8 trillion at the end of July
An increase of NT$1.0399 trillion from the previous month
Outstanding loans rose 12.01% year over year
Deposits rose 9.6% year over year during the same period
This pushed the domestic banks' loan-to-deposit ratio to 72.96% at the end of July
Rates on major AI syndicated loans have risen to between 2.3% and 2.5%
The domestic banks' liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) once fell below 100%
The average LCR for domestic banks was 120.57% at the end of August
All start at an interest rate of 2%
Provide 台電公司 with NT$300 billion in project financing
Domestic banks' lending to small and medium-sized enterprises increased by about NT$535.4 billion in the first 7 months of this year
This has already exceeded this year's target of NT$500 billion
Last year, 371,159 cases were covered
Up 15% year on year
The guaranteed amount exceeded NT$1.4875 trillion
Up 14% year over year
The amount of financing secured with assistance exceeded NT$1.7933 trillion
Up 12% year on year
A total of 250,237 cases were covered in the first 8 months of this year
Up 4% year over year
The guaranteed amount exceeded NT$1.1039 trillion
Up 18% year on year
The amount of financing secured with assistance exceeded NT$1.3192 trillion
Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature; Canadian prime minister calls it a moment of national pride
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Canadian poet Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Canadian Prime Minister Carney called it a moment of national pride, while 麥基爾大學 and several literary figures praised her achievements.
Facts
The 76-year-old writer
She joined 麥基爾大學's Department of Classics in 1988
She left in 2002
However, the Canadian writer who won in 2013 was Munro
U.S. carrier Lincoln returns after 265 days at sea amid reports of supply shortages and mental health crisis
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. aircraft carrier Lincoln has returned home after a record-breaking 265-day deployment in the Middle East, during which reports emerged of supply shortages and crew members' mental health problems. Senior Navy officials eventually acknowledged some of the issues and awarded the unit a Presidential Unit Citation in recognition of the crew's performance.
Wu Derong: Cool mornings and evenings nationwide, with wide day-night temperature swings and occasional light rain in windward areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Weather expert Wu Derong said temperatures across Taiwan will be cool in the mornings and evenings during the National Day holiday, with a large day-night temperature range and occasional scattered rain on windward slopes. Tropical Storm Noul, No. 27, and Typhoon Siong, No. 28, pose no threat to Taiwan.
Taiwan session at Stanford seminar: San Francisco Director Wu Chih-hsiang says Taiwan is an opportunity, not a risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wu Chih-hsiang, director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco, said Taiwan should be seen as an opportunity rather than a regional risk during the Taiwan session of the “2026 Technology and National Security Conference,” hosted by DEFCON at Stanford. He highlighted Taiwan’s contributions to semiconductors, AI and democratic values. Former President Tsai Ing-wen also attended the opening keynote, calling on democratic partners to build resilient supply chains together.
National Day fireworks in Taitung: 9 viewing spots on land and sea
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Day fireworks will be launched at the mouth of the Beinan River in Taitung under the theme “Ark of the World: Austronesian Taiwan,” with the show expected to last 30 minutes. 台東縣政府 has compiled 9 top viewing spots on land and sea and is offering boat tours, with tickets priced at NT$850 per person. The tours are operated by shipping companies including 龍鴻航業, 帆利航運 and 長杰航運.
Poland’s Double Ten National Day reception held; deputy minister and lawmakers attend in support of Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 駐波蘭代表處 held its 115 National Day reception in Warsaw. Kanowski, a political deputy minister at the 波蘭發展基金與區域政策部, delivered remarks for the first time as a senior official. More than 30 lawmakers from across party lines and over 300 other guests attended, witnessing the achievements of Taiwan-Poland cooperation in trade, cybersecurity and culture.
Trump presents America’s highest science honor, praises Musk for turning “science fiction into reality”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Trump presented the U.S. National Medal of Science to 6 technology leaders, including Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and Lisa Su, praising them for turning science fiction into reality and laying the groundwork for superintelligence.
通嘉: Announcement of changes to members of the company’s Sustainability Development Committee
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
通嘉科技(股)公司 announced that committee member Yu Shu-wei resigned on Oct. 8, 115, for personal career reasons. She previously served as director of the Finance and Accounting Department. No successor has been appointed.
Facts
通嘉科技(股)公司 announces changes to members of its Sustainability Development Committee.
Former committee member Yu Shu-wei resigned for personal career reasons.
Yu Shu-wei served as director of the Finance and Accounting Department at 通嘉科技(股)公司.
Yu Shu-wei’s original term ran from 114/05/29 to 117/05/28.
通嘉: Announcement of changes to the company’s spokesperson, finance chief, accounting chief and corporate governance officer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
通嘉科技(股)公司 announced several senior management changes on Oct. 8, 115. Former spokesperson Yu Shu-wei resigned for personal career reasons. Her successor has not yet been determined, and General Manager Qiu Chui-hua and others will temporarily serve in the relevant roles. The company will make another announcement after board approval.
Facts
通嘉 announced changes to its spokesperson, finance chief, accounting chief and corporate governance officer on Oct. 8, 115.
通嘉 General Manager Qiu Chui-hua will temporarily serve as spokesperson.
泰山: Statement on the general manager’s release from detention after posting bail, as ordered by the Taichung District Court
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
泰山食品 (1218) General Manager Tsai Kuo-liang was detained in connection with a case involving salad oil that exceeded testing standards. The Taichung District Court ordered his release from detention after bail was posted, which the company completed on 115/10/8. The company said operations remain normal and there is no significant impact on its finances or business.
Facts
泰山食品 General Manager Tsai Kuo-liang was detained by order of the Taiwan Taichung District Court in connection with a case involving salad oil that exceeded testing standards.
A panel of the Taiwan Taichung District Court ruled that General Manager Tsai Kuo-liang could be released from detention after posting bail.
泰山食品 said operations remain normal, with no significant impact on its finances or business.
鴻海 announced that its subsidiary 富聯裕展科技(河南)有限公司 had acquired a plant right-of-use asset.
The asset comprises part of a plant in Zone G of the Comprehensive Bonded Zone, east of Zhenxing Road, in the Airport Economy Zone of Zhengzhou, China.
The transaction covers 74,491.48 square meters, equivalent to 22,533.57 ping.
The price per unit is RMB 32.11 per square meter per month, excluding tax.
The total contract rent is RMB 86,109,417.25, excluding tax.
The transaction price for the right-of-use asset is RMB 79,960,643.
The professional appraiser was 上海申威資產評估有限公司, which valued the asset at RMB 80,212,900, excluding tax.
【中華電】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 中華曜智科技(股) regarding its acquisition of a right-of-use asset from 中華電信(股).
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中華電 said its subsidiary 中華曜智科技 resolved at a board meeting on Oct. 8, 115, to lease office space from its parent company, 中華電信, in Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung and Kaohsiung. The total transaction amount is approximately NT$12.19 million, to meet its need for business premises for its own use.
Facts
中華曜智科技 announced on Oct. 8, 115, that it had acquired a right-of-use asset from 中華電信.
The total contract amount for this transaction is NT$12,192,828, including tax.
The transaction assets include a second-floor unit at No. *, Lane 74, Section 4, Xinyi Road, Da’an District, Taipei, and 1 parking space.
The transaction quantities for Asset 1 are 66 ping, 108 ping and 21.78 ping, with monthly rent of NT$680.97 per ping.
【永冠-KY】Announcement that the company has received notice from the TWSE of the delisting of its listed securities and the date public issuance will cease.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
永冠-KY (1589) was notified by the TWSE that it will be delisted and cease public issuance effective Nov. 18, 115, after failing to file its 114 annual financial report by the deadline, in violation of relevant TWSE Operating Rules.
Facts
永冠-KY's securities will be delisted because it failed to announce and file its 114 annual financial report within the legally prescribed deadline.
The TWSE notified 永冠-KY of its delisting under relevant provisions of Article 50-3 of the Operating Rules.
永冠-KY's securities will be delisted and public issuance will cease on Nov. 18, 115.
【豐泰】Announcement of the company's unaudited consolidated profit and loss information for September 2026.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
豐泰企業股份有限公司 announced on Oct. 8, 115, its unaudited consolidated profit and loss for September 2026. Operating profit for September was approximately NT$425 million, year-to-date net profit after tax exceeded NT$2.7 billion, and earnings per share were NT$2.72, indicating stable operations.
Facts
Original豐泰企業2026年9月合併營業利益為新台幣424,992仟元
Original豐泰企業2026年9月合併稅前利益為新台幣424,161仟元
Original豐泰企業本年累計合併稅後淨利為新台幣2,745,314仟元
Original豐泰企業歸屬於母公司業主淨利為新台幣2,690,021仟元
豐泰's year-to-date earnings per share were NT$2.72.
【望隼】Announcement on commitments made when the company initially applied for a stock listing and their subsequent implementation.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
望隼科技 announced the status of its commitments made upon initial listing, saying amendments to its articles of incorporation had been approved and that it had not been penalized for violating regulations of the 中國證監會.
Facts
望隼科技股份有限公司 announced the implementation status, through the third quarter of Year 115, of commitments made when it initially applied for a stock listing.
望隼科技's proposed amendment to its articles of incorporation was approved at the 113 annual shareholders' meeting on May 29, 113.
The amended articles of incorporation stipulate that any proposed reduction in the shareholding ratios of Green Wealth Investments Limited, Clear Precise Investments Limited and 江蘇視准醫療器械有限公司 must first be approved by the board and then by the shareholders' meeting.
Chairman 黃修權 pledged to unconditionally bear all losses if penalized for violating regulations of the 中國證監會.
To date, 望隼科技 has not been penalized for violating regulations issued by the 中國證監會.
【銘旺科】Announcement made in accordance with Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of Article 25 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
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Facts
銘旺科 announced on Oct. 8, 115, that it had provided an endorsement/guarantee for its grand-subsidiary 旭旺綠能股份有限公司.
Original本次新增背書保證之金額為44,000仟元。
The endorsement/guarantee was provided for business needs to support the grand-subsidiary's bank credit facilities.
The company providing the endorsement/guarantee offered no collateral, with a value of 0.
The endorsement/guarantee liability will be released when the grand-subsidiary's credit agreement with the bank expires, all borrowing has ended, and the agreement is not renewed.
【銘旺科】Investment in the development of AI computing center equipment.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
銘旺科 (2429) resolved at a board meeting on Oct. 8, 115, to invest up to NT$650 million in an AI computing center to support businesses including smart agriculture and logistics, using its own funds and product sales as funding sources.
Facts
銘旺科's investment in AI computing center equipment is capped at NT$650 million.
銘旺科 will fund the investment with its own capital and sales of AI application products.
銘旺科 is developing the AI computing center to meet demand for smart agriculture, drones and smart logistics.
銘旺科 expects to complete the installation of AI computing center equipment within 1 year after board approval.
【聯鈞】Announcement on adjustment to the capital expenditure budget as authorized by a board resolution (supplemental announcement).
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
聯鈞科技 announced an adjustment to its capital expenditure budget, proposing to raise NT$3.24 billion through the issuance of unsecured convertible corporate bonds. The proceeds will be used entirely to purchase machinery and equipment to expand production capacity. The move is intended to meet future business needs and strengthen production capabilities.
Facts
聯鈞 announced an adjustment to its capital expenditure budget as authorized by a board resolution.
聯鈞 plans to invest a total of NT$3.24 billion.
聯鈞 will fund the investment through the issuance of its first domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds.
聯鈞's investment plan involves purchasing machinery and equipment.
聯鈞's chairman approved the adjustment to the project on Oct. 8, 115.
【遠傳】Announcement on behalf of major subsidiary 全虹企業股份有限公司 regarding a change to a right-of-use asset resulting from the early termination of its lease with 東元電機股份有限公司.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
遠傳 subsidiary 全虹企業 and 東元電機 mutually agreed to terminate 2 lease agreements early, reducing the amounts of the right-of-use assets by approximately NT$1.52 million and NT$1.57 million, respectively, with no material financial impact.
Facts
The Company’s material subsidiary 全虹企業股份有限公司 and 東元電機股份有限公司 mutually agreed to terminate the lease early on 115/10/08.
The amount of the first right-of-use asset decreased by NT$1,527,174 from NT$6,108,699, to NT$4,581,525.
The amount of the second right-of-use asset decreased by NT$1,574,344 from NT$6,297,390, to NT$4,723,046.
The first transaction covered an area of 1,165 square meters, equivalent to 352.5 ping.
The second transaction covered an area of 1,740 square meters, equivalent to 526.4 ping.
【柏承】Announcement of key resolutions passed at the second extraordinary shareholders’ meeting in 115 by subsidiary 柏承(南通)微電子科技有限公司
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
柏承 (company code 6141) announced that its subsidiary 柏承(南通)微電子科技有限公司 held its second extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on October 8, 115, where resolutions on a capital reduction, applications for credit facilities from financial institutions, and a capital increase were passed.
Facts
The shareholders’ meeting passed a resolution approving the Company’s capital reduction proposal.
The shareholders’ meeting passed a resolution approving the application for credit facilities from financial institutions.
The shareholders’ meeting passed a resolution approving the Company’s capital increase proposal.
【台中銀】Announcement of key resolutions passed by the Company’s board of directors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台中銀 (2812) said its board of directors approved a new core system project on 115/10/8. A material information announcement will be issued after negotiations on the price are finalized.
Facts
台中銀’s company code is 2812.
台中銀 said it will issue a material information announcement as required after finalizing the transaction price through negotiations with the vendor.
This announcement concerns a matter specified in Article 7, subparagraph 9 of the Enforcement Rules of the Securities and Exchange Act that has a material impact on shareholders’ equity or securities prices.
【義隆】(Supplementary announcement) Announcement of the Company’s plan to build a factory and office building in Hsinchu County’s International AI Smart Park under a lease-and-build arrangement—increase in estimated construction costs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
義隆 Electronics announced plans to build a factory and office building in Hsinchu County’s International AI Smart Park, raising construction costs to NT$7.5 billion, and signed a contract with 匯僑室內裝修設計 for renovation work worth approximately NT$730 million.
Facts
義隆 Electronics plans to build a factory and office building in Hsinchu County’s International AI Smart Park under a lease-and-build arrangement.
This announcement raises the estimated construction costs to NT$7.5 billion.
The Company signed a building renovation contract with the unrelated party 匯僑室內裝修設計股份有限公司.
Original建築裝修工程合約的契約預估總金額為新台幣732,900仟元。
The change has no impact on the Company’s financial or operating affairs.
富邦金控 (2881) announced that it was invited to an investor conference hosted by Citi. The investor conference will be held in Europe from 115/10/12 to 115/10/16 at 16:00, with discussion of the Company’s financial and operating information.
Facts
富邦金控 was invited to an investor conference hosted by Citi.
The investor conference will be held from 115/10/12 to 115/10/16.
Original法人說明會時間為16時00分
The investor conference will be held in Europe.
The investor conference will discuss 富邦金控’s financial and operating information.
立德 Electronics undertook not to dispose of its investments in specified investee companies unless the matter is approved by a shareholders’ meeting in accordance with Article one hundred eighty-five of the Company Act.
The investee companies that 立德 Electronics undertook not to dispose of include 立德B.V.I., 立德控股, 立德開曼, 東莞立德, and 江蘇領先.
To date, 立德 Electronics has not disposed of its equity interests in the above-mentioned investee companies.
【上海商銀】Announcement of the Company’s consolidated self-assessed profit and loss for September 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
上海商業儲蓄銀行股份有限公司 (code 5876) announced its consolidated self-assessed profit and loss for September 115 on October 9, 115. Pretax profit for September was NT$2.045 billion, while pretax profit for January-September totaled NT$22.264 billion. Basic EPS was NT$3.10.
【岱宇】The Company was invited to participate in “20th QIC CEO Week,” hosted by 寬量國際, to brief investors on its operations, financial position, and business information.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
岱宇 (1598) was invited to participate in “20th QIC CEO Week,” hosted by 寬量國際, and will hold an investor conference on October 13, 115, at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong to brief investors on its operations, financial position, and business.
Facts
岱宇 was invited to participate in “20th QIC CEO Week,” hosted by 寬量國際.
岱宇 will hold an investor conference on October 13, 115, at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong.
岱宇’s company code is 1598.
岱宇 will brief investors on the Company’s operations, financial position, and business information.
This statement falls under clause XX, subparagraph 12, of Article 4.
【承啟】Announcement that the Company has completed signing an equity purchase and sale agreement to dispose of all equity interests in its subsidiary 思騰合力(天津)科技有限公司 and its related investee entities
承啟 completed signing an equity purchase and sale agreement on October 8, 115, to dispose of all equity interests in subsidiary 思騰合力(天津)科技有限公司 and its related investee entities.
The total amount of this equity transaction was RMB 167,000,000.
承啟’s shareholding decreased from 51% to 0%, and it lost control of the subsidiary.
The estimated gain on disposal from this transaction is RMB 6,265,149.
The transaction counterparties are four enterprises managed by 王偉, and the transaction is deemed a related-party transaction.
【日成-KY】Announcement of a change in the Company’s head of internal audit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
日成-KY announced that head of internal audit 趙啟豪 resigned on October 8, 115. The appointment of a new head will be announced after approval by the audit committee and board of directors.
Facts
日成-KY announced a change in its head of internal audit.
The change takes effect on October 8, 115.
A new head of internal audit is to be appointed.
The appointment of the new head of internal audit requires approval by the audit committee and board of directors.
【達發】The Company was invited to participate in 凱基證券’s online investor conference for the third quarter of 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
達發科技 announced that it will attend the online third-quarter 115 investor conference hosted by 凱基證券, to be held at 3 p.m. on 115/11/03, to brief investors on its operating performance for the quarter.
Facts
The Company was invited to participate in 凱基證券’s online investor conference for the third quarter of 115.
The investor conference will be held on 115/11/03.
Original法人說明會之時間為15 時 00 分
The investor conference will be held online.
The purpose of the investor conference is to brief investors on the Company's operating performance and development trends in the third quarter of 115.
【享溫馨】Announces change in the Company's head of internal audit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
享溫馨（7760）announced that head of internal audit 溫定文 resigned for personal career planning reasons, effective 115/10/11. The position is temporarily being filled by the acting head of audit, and a new appointment will be announced after a board resolution.
Facts
享溫馨 announces resignation of head of internal audit 溫定文
溫定文's resignation takes effect on 115/10/11.
The Company's acting head of audit will temporarily perform the duties of head of internal audit.
溫定文 previously served as head of audit at 久陽精密(股).
【中環】Announcement of the Company's Acquisition of Securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環 announced that it acquired 105 thousand common shares of 聯亞 in October 115 for a total of more than NT$320 million, bringing its stake to 0.29%. The purchase was part of its investment portfolio allocation.
Facts
中環 announced on Oct. 8, 115, that it had acquired common shares of 聯亞.
The transaction took place from Oct. 5 to Oct. 8, 115.
The transaction involved 105 thousand shares at NT$3,061.37 per share.
【超豐】Announcement on the company’s order for machinery and equipment.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
超豐 announced that it ordered electroplating equipment from Applied Materials South East Asia Pte. Ltd for more than NT$650 million, for use in production.
Facts
The total transaction value was NT$659,309,960.
The counterparty to the transaction was Applied Materials South East Asia Pte. Ltd.
The date of occurrence of the facts in this announcement was Oct. 8, 115.
Companies mentioned：超豐、Applied Materials South East Asia Pte. Ltd
Chinese tourists are no longer going to Japan! They are packing into 1 country, with 1.58 million visitors. Taiwanese love it too, with plenty of good food and fun independent travel.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The makeup of Jeju Island's foreign visitors shifted in August, with Chinese tourists accounting for 64.6%, the largest share, followed by Taiwanese visitors. Meanwhile, the number of South Korean domestic tourists fell 2.5%, prompting local discussion about changes in the visitor mix and public safety.
Facts
Chinese tourists made up the largest share of foreign visitors to Jeju Island in August this year, at 64.6%.
The number of South Korean domestic tourists to Jeju Island in August this year fell 2.5% from the same period last year.
Chinese tourists accounted for about 70% of all foreign visitors to Jeju Island last year.
Taiwanese travelers can enter South Korea visa-free and stay for 90 days.
The total budget for a 5-day, 4-night independent trip to Jeju Island is approximately NT$22,500 to NT$34,200.
In the late Spring and Autumn period, the powerful Qi official Tian Chang sought to expand his family's influence and control the government. He took the extreme step of opening his harem to guests to 'sow their seed,' gaining more than 70 nominal sons and enfeoffing them across the country, ultimately leading to the 'Tian clan's replacement of Qi.'
Facts
In 481 BCE, Tian Chang staged a coup, eliminated his political rival Kan Zhi, killed Duke Jian of Qi, and installed Duke Ping of Qi, taking sole control of the government.
Tian Chang forced Duke Ping of Qi to cede large tracts of land, and his personal fiefdom grew larger than the territory directly controlled by the Qi royal house.
Tian Chang selected women in Qi who were at least seven chi tall to fill his harem, which numbered several hundred.
Tian Chang allowed his retainers and household attendants to freely enter the harem and have sexual relations with his wives and concubines to expand his family.
Before his death, Tian Chang had more than 70 nominal sons, all of whom formally recognized him as their father.
Who can win, 蔣萬安 or 沈伯洋? He analyzes the polls, saying the gap is rapidly narrowing by 20 percentage points, and predicts this candidate will get 45% of the vote.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The latest TVBS poll shows 蔣萬安 leading 沈伯洋 49% to 41% in the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, with the gap narrowing to 8%. Physician 沈政男 attributed the shift to centrist voters and party-base limitations, and forecast that 蔣萬安 would ultimately receive about 55% of the vote and 沈伯洋 about 45%.
Facts
The latest TVBS poll shows Chiang Wan-an with 49% support and Shen Boyang with 41%.
Physician 沈政男 forecasts that 蔣萬安 will receive 55% of the final vote and 沈伯洋 45%.
The polling gap between 蔣萬安 and 沈伯洋 narrowed from 28 percentage points to 8 percentage points.
Party affiliation in Taipei: Kuomintang 32%, Democratic Progressive Party 28%, and Taiwan People's Party 7%.
沈政男 said the combined support for the pan-blue and pan-white camps is about 11 percentage points higher than that for the pan-green camp, a ceiling 沈伯洋 will struggle to overcome.
NT$10,000 in universal cash payments is coming! Registration and deposits begin on this 1 day. 5 local areas are adding bonuses of up to NT$6,000 per person. See the full schedule for post offices, ATMs and cash collection.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Executive Yuan announced a NT$235.7 billion budget for universal cash payments of NT$10,000, with an estimated 23.53 million beneficiaries. If budget deliberations proceed smoothly, the first payments could arrive as early as Jan. 26, 2027, before Lunar New Year, with cash also available through ATMs and post offices. Details are also provided on local revitalization payments already issued by 5 local governments, including Huatan Township in Changhua.
Facts
The Executive Yuan announced a NT$235.7 billion budget for universal cash payments of NT$10,000, with an estimated 23.53 million people nationwide benefiting.
The NT$10,000 universal cash payment could be collected as early as Jan. 26, 2027, provided the budget bill passes its third reading by Jan. 5 and is promulgated by the president by Jan. 20.
The NT$10,000 universal cash payment can be received through 5 main channels: direct deposit, distribution through a register, registration for deposit, cash collection at ATMs, and cash collection at post offices.
Cash collection at ATMs is expected to begin on Feb. 15, 2027, while over-the-counter cash collection at post offices is expected to open on Feb. 22, 2027.
延平鄉 in Taitung County will increase the payment to NT$5,000 per person and expects to complete distribution throughout the township before Lunar New Year in 2027.
Newborns born by the end of 2027 are included among the recipients of the NT$10,000 universal cash payment. The collection deadline for those born from August to December is extended to Jan. 31, 2028.
What is the most common surname in Taiwan? It's not Lin or Li! The Interior Ministry reveals the top 10 surnames: the No. 1 surname is held by more than 2.62 million people across Taiwan.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Department of Household Registration, Ministry of the Interior, released surname statistics showing that Chen is the most common surname, with 2.62 million people. The 10 most common surnames account for more than half the population. The data reflect Taiwan’s uneven population distribution and clan settlement patterns: Lin is the most common surname in Yilan and Yunlin, for example, while Zhangjian is the most common compound surname.
Facts
The combined population of Taiwan’s 10 most common surnames exceeds 12.3 million, accounting for more than 52.7% of the total population.
Chen is Taiwan’s most common surname, with more than 2.62 million people nationwide, or about 11.1% of the total population.
Lin is Taiwan’s second most common surname, with nearly 1.95 million people nationwide, or about 8.3% of the population.
Lin, not Chen, is the most common surname in Yilan County and Yunlin County.
Zhangjian is Taiwan’s most common two-character compound surname, with more than 10,000 people.
Defense Ministry confirms: Retired U.S. general to serve as senior observer at Han Kuang; Pacific Command includes military and civilian personnel in observation team
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of National Defense confirmed that retired U.S. four-star general Robert Abrams was invited to serve as a senior observer at the Han Kuang No. 41 exercise, and would serve for the first time as an adviser to the chief of the general staff. The move strengthens military exchanges between Taiwan and the U.S., but the Legislative Yuan froze part of the budget and demanded an explanation of its effectiveness.
Facts
The Ministry of National Defense confirmed that retired U.S. general Robert Abrams would serve as a senior observer at the Han Kuang No. 41 exercise.
Robert Abrams served for the first time as an adviser to Chief of the General Staff Mei Chia-shu during the Han Kuang war game, as part of the General Staff Headquarters.
The General Staff Headquarters’ procurement projects for 2026 and 2027 were budgeted at NT$82.438 million in total.
The Legislative Yuan froze NT$1 million of the budget and demanded a written report.
The observation team is made up of professional military and civilian personnel assigned by the U.S. Pacific Command.
This article introduces two ways to fry sunny-side-up eggs: the Taiwanese method of semi-deep-frying in hot oil over high heat, and the Japanese method of adding water and covering the pan to steam-fry. Japanese chef Papuchan explains the differences and recommends choosing a method to suit rice or toast for the best texture.
Facts
A survey found that nearly nine in ten people had previously known only the basic method of frying eggs in oil, which often leaves the whites hard or fully cooked.
Strictly speaking, the sunny-side-up eggs served at Taiwanese buffet restaurants are not traditionally pan-fried; they are made by semi-deep-frying in hot oil over high heat.
Japanese professional chef Papuchan discusses whether to add water when frying sunny-side-up eggs, noting that adding water or leaving it out can create very different flavors and textures.
Adding water creates steam under the lid to cook the egg, allowing the white to absorb moisture and become fluffy and soft.
Frying without water cooks the egg directly over the heat of the pan, giving the edges of the white a golden aroma and crispy texture.
Skip Joderness and Ribbon King for a factory tour! In-the-know visitors choose this spot for free admission, all-you-can-eat treats and plenty to see—and say it’s worth visiting again
Government is handing out red envelopes—claim yours! Starting today, 10/9, each person gets NT$600 if they meet 1 condition. How and when to claim it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
South Korean boy band BIGBANG will hold concerts at Taipei Dome from October 9 to 11. Taipei City’s Department of Commerce has launched a ticket registration promotion, giving ticket holders an electronic voucher worth NT$600 and a chance to enter a prize draw to boost local spending.
Facts
Those with tickets to BIGBANG’s concerts at Taipei Dome from October 9 to 11 can receive electronic vouchers worth NT$600 in total by registering their ticket serial numbers by October 18.
The electronic vouchers are valid at all designated partner stores listed in the Show Up Taipei campaign announcement.
Weather: Rainy weather is on the way again! Temperatures could dip to 16 degrees; latest tracks show two typhoons making a turn, with National Day holiday forecast revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During the National Day holiday, Taiwan will have comfortable weather in the north and warmer conditions in the south, with occasional showers on windward areas and sunny skies in the west. Typhoons Nolo and Koguma are turning north and making a wide loop, posing no direct threat to Taiwan.
Facts
The lowest temperature on the plains this morning was 16.7 degrees Celsius in Donghe Township, Taitung County.
Highs in southern Taiwan could still reach 35 degrees during the day.
Typhoon Koguma, the 28th typhoon, has strengthened into a moderate typhoon.
Typhoons Nolo and Koguma pose no direct threat to Taiwan’s weather.
Northeasterly winds on National Day could bring occasional light rain to the greater Taipei area.
Tan Songyun and Wang Churan lose out! Mainland Chinese dramas’ 10 best actresses, according to viewers—she takes the top spot: a powerhouse and ratings draw with lasting appeal and a strong screen presence
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Online voters in mainland China selected the 10 best actresses in mainland Chinese dramas, with Zhao Liying taking the top spot. The article details the notable works and acting styles of performers from Wang Churan to Zhao Liying, reflecting viewers’ focus on acting and character development.
Facts
Wang Churan ranks No. 10, with works including A Moment of Fever and Are You the One.
Zhao Jinmai ranks No. 9, showcasing her ability to perform in different genres in works such as A Little Reunion and Reset.
Dilraba Dilmurat ranks No. 8 and starred in the period drama A Glow in the Dark in 2026.
Bai Lu ranks No. 7 and excels at portraying characters’ emotional shifts amid love, misunderstandings, loss and personal growth.
Wu Jinyan ranks No. 6 and established a distinctive screen persona as Wei Yingluo in Story of Yanxi Palace.
Zhao Liying ranks No. 5, with works including The City of Sunlight, The Wind Blows From Longxi and The Story of Xing Fu.
Yang Zi stars in Tree of Life, centered on a female police officer who patrols the mountains of the plateau, demonstrating her ability to take on realistic subject matter.
Why do hotel double beds come with 4 pillows? The real purpose of 6 common items—most Taiwanese people have got it wrong
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This article explains the real purpose of six common hotel-room items: multiple pillows help guests adjust their sleeping positions and protect their backs; tucking the duvet under the mattress serves as a signal and helps keep guests warm; white sheets make cleaning easier and offer psychological comfort; bed runners prevent stains; bedside lights are meant more to showcase a sense of quality than for reading; and slippers in certain regions are for hygiene and preventing slips.
Facts
Hotels almost always provide at least 4 pillows so guests can adjust them to suit their sleeping positions and reduce pressure on the neck and lower back.
Tucking the duvet tightly under the mattress signals to housekeeping staff that the bed has been used; even if the bedding has been moved slightly, they will change and remake it.
Hotels use white sheets because they can be washed with bleach to remove stains, and white creates a clean, comfortable impression.
The bed runner originated in U.S. accommodations. It was designed to let guests lie down without taking off their shoes while keeping the bed clean.
The spotlights above the bed are usually aimed at the pillows, making the bedding look more luxurious.
The dedicated slippers placed outside bathrooms in Japanese and Korean accommodations originated in Japan, where bathrooms were once commonly tiled, making the floor cold underfoot and easy to dirty.
Will garbage trucks run during the National Day holiday today? Collection schedules for all 22 counties and cities from 10/9-10/11; services suspended everywhere in Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan on this day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article compiles garbage collection schedules and arrangements across Taiwan for the 2026 Double Ten National Day holiday, from 10/9-10/11. Because of National Day and the compensatory day off, counties and cities have adopted different collection plans, including regular service, scheduled drop-off points or complete suspensions. The article lists specific rules for Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan, central, southern and eastern Taiwan, and offshore islands, and provides information on where to check and alternative options. It reminds residents to check in advance to avoid illegal dumping.
Facts
Double Ten National Day in 2026 falls on October 10 (Saturday), with October 9 (Friday) as a compensatory day off, creating a 3-day holiday from October 9 to October 11.
Taipei City will collect garbage as usual on October 9 and October 10, but regular garbage collection will be suspended on Sunday, October 11.
Garbage collection will be suspended across Hsinchu County on October 11, while some townships, including Zhudong Township and Xinfeng Township, will also suspend collection on National Day, October 10.
Taichung City will suspend curbside collection on National Day, October 10, and switch to scheduled drop-off points. Collection will be suspended on Sunday, October 11.
Ren’ai Township in Nantou County will suspend garbage collection for 3 consecutive days, from October 9 to October 11.
Garbage collection will be suspended across Changhua County on October 11, with service continuing only at designated points in Changhua City.
The article says France is investing 2 trillion to form an alliance with Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. European countries are no longer simply placing orders with foundries; instead, they are partnering with Taiwan from the R&D stage and moving upstream in the semiconductor ecosystem.
A no-fuss guide to the universal 10,000 cash payment／Could it be increased to 20,000? Who is eligible? When will it be deposited? A look at the 5 ways to claim it and the schedule for collecting cash at post offices and ATMs
If the Legislative Yuan passes the general budget in three readings in early January 116, the public could receive the cash before Lunar New Year (around Feb. 4).
The planned claim period for the general public is about 6 months, with payments expected to remain available through Aug. 31, 116.
Newborns born in Taiwan on or before Dec. 31, 116 (2027), are eligible to receive the payment.
The Executive Yuan reiterated that the cash payment will follow 3 principles: no increase in actual borrowing, no crowding out of existing budgets, and compliance with the law and the Constitution.
People who already receive regular government payments, such as Labor Insurance annuities, National Pension benefits or allowances for elderly farmers, do not need to register separately; the system will automatically deposit the money into their existing accounts.
The Journalist: Every snake-venom immunization is the most nerve-racking moment. Why caring for serum horses brings an indescribable ache
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At the National Immunization Horse Farm on National Pingtung University of Science and Technology’s campus, serum horses cared for by Hsu Ssu-chun, executive director of 奧登堡馬術訓練中心, bear scars from undergoing snake-venom immunization. But the horses are affectionate toward people and interact well with them.
Facts
Original國家免疫馬匹畜牧場位於屏科大。
Hsu Ssu-chun, executive director of 奧登堡馬術訓練中心, is responsible for caring for the serum horses.
The serum horses’ bodies are covered on both sides with scars and granulomas.
Two horses brought to Taiwan from Belgium gallop and play in the field.
Latest update on Taiwan’s universal 10,000 cash payment! Ministry of Finance confirms “the first batch will be deposited on this day”; online registration dates／5 ways to claim／schedule for collecting cash at ATMs and post offices
At its meeting on Oct. 8, the Executive Yuan formally approved the Ministry of Finance’s plan for “sharing the AI dividend with everyone through a universal cash payment of 10,000.”
If the Legislative Yuan completes three readings of the general budget by early January 2027, the first payments could be deposited before Lunar New Year.
Eligible recipients of the universal cash payment include five major groups, such as citizens with household registration in Taiwan, nationals without household registration who have obtained residence permits, and foreigners who have obtained permanent residency permits.
Newborns born in Taiwan by Dec. 31, 2027, are included among the recipients of the universal cash payment.
The former project website, “10000.gov.tw,” was taken offline in May 2026, and no official registration website has launched yet.
Yongan and Nanliao lose out! This is Taiwan’s top 10 fishing port: “breathtaking scenery and a clean environment”—you won’t want to leave after spending all day there
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
網路溫度計DailyView has released its ranking of Taiwan’s ten most popular fishing ports, featuring distinctive harbor attractions from north to south. The article highlights travel attractions at each port, including the Wangkung Fishing Fire Festival, the Dongshi Eel Festival, the Guihou Fishermen’s Market and the Zhengbin Color Houses, offering ideas for autumn seafood trips.
Facts
網路溫度計DailyView used the KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎 public-opinion analysis software to compile online buzz about fishing ports across Taiwan.
The Wangkung Fishing Harbor in Changhua will host the “Wangkung Fishing Fire Festival” in August, with performances by 12 acts, including 玖壹壹 and the Amazing Show.
The Dongshi Fishing Harbor in Chiayi will hold the “2026 Eel Festival” on Sept. 20, featuring a banquet for 千 people.
The Guihou Fishermen’s Market at New Taipei’s Guihou Fishing Harbor was newly rebuilt and completed in 2025; the second floor has a sea-view food court and air conditioning.
Taoyuan’s Zhuwei Fishing Harbor is near Taoyuan Airport, allowing visitors to enjoy both the sea view and planes taking off and landing.
The colorful harbor-side buildings at Keelung’s Zhengbin Fishing Harbor have led online users to call it “Taiwan’s Venice” or the “Rainbow Houses.”
Hsinchu’s Nanliao Fishing Harbor has a 17-kilometer coastline and a fish-scale staircase that replaces traditional wave-dissipating blocks.
This week’s top inside stories》Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang nearly tied? He was brought in to take charge of the “ocean current”! Investigation Bureau’s Tzu Chi case: “throwing things away”—a low-level blunder so serious it can’t be fixed
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The article covers the fierce 2026 Taipei mayoral race between Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an, a serious blunder by the Investigation Bureau’s Northern Investigation Center in its Tzu Chi case that drew a reprimand from the director, and Lai Ching-te’s appointment of a Navy vice admiral as deputy director-general of the Coast Guard Administration to strengthen its second-navy capabilities.
Facts
With 50-some days left in the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, the contest between Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an is heating up.
Shen Po-yang’s campaign team announced the launch of the “Ocean Current Project.”
Original調查局查扣慈濟案不法所得總值超過10億元。
Investigation Bureau Director Chen Pai-li was furious over the Northern Investigation Center’s low-level blunder and ordered a thorough investigation.
Apply soon if you have elderly family members! The Ministry of Health and Welfare is increasing subsidies to “up to 180,000” for eligible people; available nationwide. Check eligibility and amounts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Health and Welfare has launched a subsidy program for users of residential long-term care facilities under Long-Term Care 3.0. Starting in 2026, the income cap will be removed and subsidy amounts raised, with monthly support of up to 15,000 and an annual maximum of 180,000. The program is expected to benefit about 100,000 people with disabilities and their families.
Facts
As part of its Long-Term Care 3.0 plan, the Ministry of Health and Welfare is implementing a subsidy program for users of residential care facilities, raising the monthly subsidy to 5,000. Eligible people can receive up to 15,000 per month.
Under the 2026 changes, eligibility will be calculated monthly instead of annually, and the maximum annual subsidy will rise from 120,000 to 180,000.
The income cap for this residential long-term care subsidy has been completely removed. Anyone living in a legally established facility that meets the regulations and who meets the disability or impairment criteria can apply.
People with a moderate or more severe disability certificate who already receive a residential care subsidy for people with disabilities can receive an additional 5,000 per month under the new policy without first giving up their existing subsidy.
Business leaders》She couldn’t even use a scale, but had to help farmers sell vegetables! Li Yi-chien studied design but went on to become general manager of 三小市集
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Design graduate Li Yi-chien founded 三小市集. Starting as a novice who did not know how to use a scale, she learned about selling and pricing agricultural products by spending time in the fields and conducting market research. After partners left and an incubator provided support, she established company systems and continued helping farmers sell their products while ensuring they were paid safely. The business has operated for 十四 years.
Facts
Li Yi-chien grew up in Zhonghe, New Taipei, and studied design at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology.
In her senior year, Li Yi-chien worked on a project to revitalize old spaces, visiting the old town of Douliu and meeting local farmers and artisans.
三小市集 was initially expected to operate for only one year, but ultimately continued for 十四 years.
Li Yi-chien learned about agricultural products by working alongside farmers, comparing market prices and sampling the products.
With an incubator’s introduction, Li Yi-chien received business advice and investment support to keep the venture going.
A farmer who had previously worked in corporate shareholder services became a key partner in establishing the company’s systems.
Li Yiqian emphasized that farmers' trust comes from actually selling their produce and reliably delivering payment.
Graphic explainer: Taiwanese families once had 7 children, but now have fewer than 1? A chart shows the dramatic change in the total fertility rate over 74 years and how quickly the birthrate is falling.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article analyzes the historical change in Taiwan's total fertility rate from 7.04 in 1951 to 0.695 in 2025, noting that the low birthrate is not a recent phenomenon and reviewing the background to the government's early family-planning policies.
Facts
Taiwan's total fertility rate was as high as 7.04 in 1951, falling to 0.695 in 2025.
In 1967, the Taiwan Provincial Government introduced the “Five-Three slogan,” encouraging couples to wait 3 years after marriage before having their first child, have a child every 3 years, and have no more than 3 children.
Taiwan's total fertility rate fell below the population-replacement level of about 2.1 for the first time in 1984.
Taiwan recorded 107,812 births in 2025, down about 20.1% from the previous year.
The National Development Council projects that Taiwan's population could fall to about 12.15 million by 2075 under its medium projection.
U.S. service member's crime in Okinawa shocks Northeast Asia! Why do scholars say Taiwan is the only key to whether the status of the Ryukyu Islands is “undetermined”?
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A U.S. Marine stationed in Japan is suspected of committing robbery and murder in Okinawa, straining U.S.-Japan relations. Scholars say Taiwan is key to the question of Okinawa's undetermined status, putting new governor Genta Kosei and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's political skills to the test.
Facts
A U.S. soldier serving with the U.S. Marine Corps in Japan was arrested recently on suspicion of robbing and murdering a 39-year-old local Japanese woman in Okinawa.
Okinawa's new governor is the conservative-leaning Genta Kosei.
Japan's prime minister is Sanae Takaichi.
China continues to challenge Japan's sovereignty in the East China Sea, including over Okinawa and the Diaoyutai Islands.
A Japan-based scholar who has long researched Okinawa issues says Taiwan is the key party that truly determines whether Okinawa's status is undetermined.
Missed your Taiwan High Speed Rail train? You may not need to buy another ticket! Can you take the next train instead? New rules take effect nationwide; here's a guide to ticket exchanges and refunds.
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台灣高鐵 has issued new rules on missed trains, refunds, and onboard order. Passengers who miss a train may take another train that day, but early-bird ticket holders must pay the full fare difference. The railway has ended the manual flexibility for boarding an earlier train and introduced quiet-car rules to maintain a comfortable environment.
Facts
Passengers who are unable to catch their scheduled train for any reason may, with assistance from station staff, take an available seat or a non-reserved seat on another train that day.
Early-bird ticket holders who switch to another train that day are no longer eligible for a discount and must proactively pay the full fare difference.
If an early-bird ticket holder does not proactively pay the fare difference and is checked onboard, Taiwan High Speed Rail will impose a penalty equal to 50% of the fare difference for the journey.
For refunds paid by credit card or Taiwan Pay (debit card), the money usually takes 7 to 15 business days to be returned to the original card account.
To maintain service quality, stations no longer accept requests for staff assistance to board an earlier train. Passengers who want to depart earlier must complete a ticket exchange through the regular process before entering the station.