[Free webinar] Vietnam shifts foreign investment policy: New essentials for market entry and investment
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ONE-VALUE株式会社 will hold a free online webinar on November 5, 2026, covering Vietnam’s shift in foreign investment policy (Resolution 10 and the amended Investment Law).
How far can generative AI take video production? Business leaders’ networking event featuring aicrew’s Daisuke Myoga to be held in Shinjuku on Thursday, October 15
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社経営参謀 will hold a business leaders’ networking event hosted by VEGA WELLNESS CLUB, titled “How far can the latest generative AI take video production?”, in Shinjuku on October 15, 2026. Daisuke Myoga, representative director and CEO of aicrew, will join as a guest and discuss the potential of video production with generative AI and its business applications.
Facts
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Date and time: October 15, 2026 (Thursday), 18:00–21:00
VEGA WELLNESS CLUB member and advisor member ¥5,000
Nonmembers: ¥10,000
Held more than 500 times
Has brought together a total of more than 10,000 business leaders
Your customer list can become an advertising product. A seminar on how to build an advertising business, using “参謀Ads” as a case study, will be held in Shinjuku on Oct. 14 (Wed).
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社経営参謀 will hold a seminar on “How to Build an Advertising Business” in Shinjuku on Oct. 14, 2026. Using its own service, “参謀Ads,” as a case study, the company will explain how to use customer lists and communities as advertising products.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
Participation fee: 3,000 yen
There are results with a CPA in the ¥5,000 range
Has held more than 500 events for business leaders
Has brought together a total of more than 10,000 business leaders
“You Don’t Have to Be a Business Owner Night” will be held at 参謀BAR新宿 on Oct. 25 (Sun)! A networking event to chat casually with the owner
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社経営参謀 will hold “You Don’t Have to Be a Business Owner Night,” a networking event open to people who are not business owners, at 参謀BAR新宿 on Oct. 25, 2026.
スペースデータ presents research findings on “Pieces of Mars Mixed into Phobos’s Sand,” predicted by CSO Dr. 兵頭龍樹, related to JAXA’s Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A 2019 study by Dr. 兵頭龍樹, CSO of 株式会社スペースデータ, showed through numerical simulations that the sand on Mars’s moon Phobos contains approximately 0.1% material from Mars. The findings are described as contributing to sample analysis under JAXA’s MMX mission.
So that’s why! Here’s the difference between a “curry enthusiast” and a “curry expert”! What is the key distinction that only experts notice? Following the strong response to the previous session, an online workshop has been scheduled
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社カレー総合研究所 announced that it will hold an online workshop on Oct. 11, following the response to an article about the difference between curry enthusiasts and curry experts that its director, Takehisa Inoue, published on note.
How can young people be reached without using the word “election”? Students in the Video and Film Creation Department plan an SNS awareness video for the Fukushima gubernatorial election
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Students from 国際アート＆デザイン大学校 (A&D), part of NSGグループ, worked with the Fukushima Prefectural Election Administration Commission to plan and produce an SNS awareness video for the 23rd Fukushima gubernatorial election. The selected concept, themed around confessing one’s love, was brought to life by professional staff through industry-government-academia collaboration and unveiled on Oct. 6.
“Things Hachimitsu Jiro Wants to Do Before He Dies” project: Messages of support arrive from Jiro-kai members, including Date of Sandwichman and Seki of Time Machine 3-gō!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Five members of “Jiro-kai,” including Date of Sandwichman and Seki of Time Machine 3-gō, sent messages of support for the “Things Hachimitsu Jiro Wants to Do Before He Dies” project. The crowdfunding campaign on FANY Action has raised ¥2.46 million toward its ¥5 million goal (46%), and the program is scheduled to air on BSよしもと from January 2027 onward.
All exhibitors for “IBARAKI DREAM LAND 2026” unveiled! The event will be held in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Oct. 17 and 18!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ADACHI HOUSE has released information on exhibitors across all areas and a venue map for “IBARAKI DREAM LAND 2026,” which will be held in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026.
More than 100 northbound high-speed rail trains on the final day of the holiday; 8 extra trains with expanded non-reserved seating added for peak crowds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
More than 100 northbound high-speed rail trains will run on the final day of the National Day holiday. To accommodate peak crowds, 8 extra trains with expanded non-reserved seating will be added, including a special first departure from Chiayi to help transport passengers.
Facts
More than 100 northbound trains
8 extra trains with expanded non-reserved seating
Northbound trains will depart from Taichung Station every hour from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow
Tainan dengue cases reach 11; 10th patient had 3 visits without testing, investigation to follow
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tainan has recorded a total of 11 dengue cases. The 10th case was imported and involved 3 medical visits without testing or reporting; the Health Bureau will launch an investigation. The national total is 189 cases.
Brazil election shapes Trump's Latin America strategy; Lula faces Flávio Bolsonaro camp
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Brazil's presidential election has entered the runoff stage, with incumbent President Lula and right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro set to face off on Oct. 25. The election will affect not only domestic policy in Brazil but also U.S. President Trump's anti-drug and security strategy in Latin America. The candidates hold starkly different positions on joining the “Shield of the Americas” alliance and designating criminal organizations as terrorist groups.
Hurricane makes landfall in continental U.S. for first time in 2 years; Isaias hits Florida
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida, the first hurricane to hit the continental United States in 2 years. Fueled by climate change, the storm briefly strengthened to Category 3 before weakening to Category 2. Florida issued evacuation orders, airports suspended operations, and President Trump canceled his trip.
Paper industry enters peak season in 4th quarter; modest demand recovery and raw material costs are key variables
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The paper industry is entering its traditional peak season in the 4th quarter, with demand recovering modestly, while rising costs for international wastepaper and pulp are a key factor affecting profits. Industry players including 永豐餘, 正隆 and 華紙 offered varying assessments of the market, while 榮成 reported September revenue growth of 25.3% year over year.
Facts
September self-reported consolidated revenue of 4.79 billion yuan
Up 25.3% year over year
Monthly operating loss of 53 million yuan
Pre-tax net profit of 79 million yuan
Revenue of 37.922 billion yuan in the first 9 months
Up 16.28% year over year
Pre-tax net profit of 599 million yuan
Loss of 689 million yuan in the same period last year
After 96 days, mud volcano erupts in Pingtung's Wandan on National Day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The mud volcano in Wandan, Pingtung, erupted without warning in the early hours of National Day, its 3rd eruption this year. Excavators have been arranged to dig a channel to divert the flow and prevent damage to farmland.
Utility knife carves memories of a rail trip around Taiwan; Changhua Senior High student wins award in Japan for railway model
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
National Changhua Senior High School student Liao Chi-cheng and teammates used utility knives and limited materials to hand-carve a railway model of Duoliang Station. They won a “Commendation Award” at Japan's national high school railway model competition, showcasing their independent craftsmanship.
Disaster prevention specialists and Kinmen choirs lead national anthem as giant flag flies over Presidential Office for Double Ten
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the ROC Year 115 National Day ceremony, disaster prevention specialist representatives, the 金門縣合唱團 and the Kinmen Children's Choir of the Kinmen Distillery Hu Lian Culture and Arts Foundation led the national anthem. A Chinook transport helicopter carried a giant national flag over the plaza in front of the Presidential Office.
Campaign music video criticized for using footage from classic baseball tournament; Chiang Wan-an apologizes and says video has been revised
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an apologized after his campaign music video was questioned for using footage of baseball player Chang Yu-cheng at the classic tournament without authorization. Chiang said the video had been revised.
Facts
Changes and progress in Taipei over these 4 years
Republic of China Year 115 National Day flag-raising ceremony
National Day flag-raising ceremony: Huang Wei-che says Tainan will be built as a sustainable, livable city
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che said at the National Day flag-raising ceremony that the city government would combine resilience with innovative energy, balance the economy, environment and social care, and build a harmonious, progressive, sustainable and livable Tainan. He also mentioned development goals including the upcoming opening of the first phase of railway undergrounding and a new chapter for the century-old station.
Celebrating National Day in the U.S., Tsai Ing-wen hopes Taiwan remains safe and free as it engages with the world
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former President Tsai Ing-wen celebrated Double Ten National Day with Taiwanese friends in San Francisco, thanking those who work for Taiwan and build friendships, and wishing Taiwan safety and freedom as it continues to engage with the world.
Lu Shiow-yen's final National Day flag-raising ceremony in office; drone carries national flag over plaza in front of Presidential Office
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the last National Day flag-raising ceremony of her term, Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen flew the national flag over the plaza in front of City Hall, suspended from a drone. She put forward 5 commitments, including peace across the Taiwan Strait, and urged the public to choose the right person to take over and continue building a happy city。
30 中共 aircraft and vessels operate around the Taiwan Strait ahead of National Day，國軍 monitoring and responding
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ahead of National Day，中共 military aircraft and vessels harassed Taiwan. 國防部 said it detected 21 sorties by 中共 aircraft，7 中共 vessels and 2 government ships from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today，with a total of 30 中共 aircraft and vessels continuing to operate around the Taiwan Strait. 國軍 is closely monitoring and responding。
Facts
A total of 30 中共 aircraft and vessels
21 sorties by 中共 aircraft detected
Among them，13 sorties crossed the median line and entered northern，central and southwestern airspace
7 Chinese navy ships
2 official ships
19 sorties by 中共 fighter aircraft detected heading out to sea
A $19 bet could win $1,896，prediction platform investigates White House press secretary betting market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Prediction platform Kalshi confirmed it is investigating a suspicious betting market on Zakaria being appointed White House press secretary，involving several bets placed at precisely timed moments and yielding substantial profits。
Facts
A $19 bet
Expected winnings of $1,896
Two other bets were about $74 and $80，respectively
Expected winnings of $3,689 and $4,023，respectively
Only about 1%
More than $100,000 in profits
Companies mentioned：中央訊息、華爾街日報、WSJ、Kalshi、紐約時報、The New York Times、國土安全部、Department of Homeland Security、真實社群、Truth Social、美國商品期貨交易委員會、CFTC
Penghu National Day flag-raising and fun run showcase festive atmosphere
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Penghu County Government held a National Day flag-raising ceremony and fun run，with more than 1600 people taking part and creating a festive atmosphere. County Magistrate Chen Kuang-fu thanked residents for their support through Secretary-General Lin Wen-tsao，and said the government would continue promoting its “Care for All Ages，Generations Thriving Together” policy。
Eight national highway sections prone to congestion on National Day morning，high-occupancy controls on northbound National Freeway 5 in the afternoon
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
National Day traffic management: the Freeway Bureau expects congestion on 8 national highway sections in the morning，with high-occupancy controls on northbound National Freeway 5 in the afternoon. Traffic volumes yesterday and today were both above the weekday average。
Facts
Traffic volume for the full day yesterday was 106.5 million vehicle-kilometers
The annual weekday average (93 million vehicle-kilometers)
1.1 times the annual weekday average（93 million vehicle-kilometers）
Traffic volume on National Freeway 5 was 3.0 million vehicle-kilometers
Annual weekday average（2.6 million vehicle-kilometers）
1.2 times the annual weekday average of 2.6 million vehicle-kilometers
As of 7 a.m.，traffic volume was 8.6 million vehicle-kilometers
Traffic volume today is forecast at 107 million vehicle-kilometers
張合翕 takes over as head of 歐洲商會，calls for active push for Taiwan-EU BIA
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Newly appointed chair 張合翕 of 歐洲在台商務協會 said Taiwan and Europe have highly complementary industries and should actively pursue a bilateral investment agreement（BIA）. After taking office，he is focusing on three major areas: import restrictions，the digitalization of government procurement and the environment for renewable energy development. He also recommended streamlining administrative procedures to speed up green energy and infrastructure projects。
Facts
European companies’ cumulative investment in Taiwan totals about US$84 billion to US$85 billion
Three main areas of focus after taking office
Europe has a population of more than 700 million
In some cases，more than 10 copies must even be made
Budget preparation alone takes 1 year
By the time a project officially gets underway，2 years have often passed
Super Micro contractor pleads guilty in case involving transfer of 輝達 AI chip servers to China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Sun Ting-wei，a contractor linked to Super Micro，pleaded guilty and admitted participating in the illegal transshipment to China of servers equipped with 輝達 AI chips。
7.7-magnitude quake in Panama damages roads and collapses buildings，president declares major disaster
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama，and President Mulino declared a major disaster. Buildings collapsed and roads were damaged in the central region，while panicked residents fled high-rises in the capital，Panama City. The international airport was temporarily closed，and no casualties have been reported so far。
駐約旦代表處 National Day reception looks to deepen Taiwan-Jordan cooperation in technology and trade
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
駐約旦代表處 held a 115 National Day reception，attended by about 200 people from political，business and academic circles，as well as members of the Taiwanese community. The event showcased Taiwan’s cultural and technological strengths through Taiwanese food，tea and VR experiences，with hopes of deepening Taiwan-Jordan cooperation in AI，semiconductors，humanitarian assistance and trade。
Facts
About 200 attendees
115年 National Day gala
Taiwan-Jordan bilateral trade totaled about US$196 million in 2025
Taiwan’s exports to Jordan totaled about US$157 million
Wu Der-rong: Scattered showers possible in northern and eastern Taiwan on National Day，sunny and hot in central and southern areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Weather expert Wu Der-rong said scattered showers are possible in northern and eastern Taiwan on National Day，while daytime highs in central and southern areas could reach 35 degrees. Typhoons Noul and Koguma pose no threat to Taiwan。
Facts
18.3 degrees in Guanxi，Hsinchu
19.2 degrees in Xihu Township，Miaoli County
19.5 degrees in Gukeng Township，Yunlin County
Highs of up to 35 degrees in central and southern areas
Trump and Putin reach deal: Russia to supply diesel to the U.S. and global markets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Trump announced a deal with Putin under which Russia will supply diesel to the U.S. and global markets to bring down prices, and the U.S. government has temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian fuel. The move drew criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. lawmakers. Analysts said the deal is limited in scale and unlikely to keep fuel prices down.
Facts
More than 300,000 metric tons of diesel
Equivalent to about 2.25 million barrels of fuel
The U.S. exports about 1.5 million barrels of diesel per day
Taiwanese songs meet tango at National Day reception in Argentina, composing a musical tribute to Taiwan and Argentina
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Argentina held a National Day reception featuring Taiwanese-language songs and Argentine tango performances. In her remarks, 謝妙宏 highlighted Taiwan’s contributions to democracy, technology, and trade, and expressed hope for deeper exchanges with Argentina and Uruguay.
Facts
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first direct presidential election
Taiwan began its transition to democracy in 1996
More than a hundred people have taken part in talent exchanges
115 National Day celebration showcases Taiwan’s democratic vitality, unity, and resilience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Day celebration for year 115 of the Republic of China was held in the plaza in front of 總統府. The event had three stages: a prelude and warm-up, the National Day ceremony, and themed performances, showcasing Taiwan’s diverse culture and democratic vitality. The Thunder Tigers aerobatic team of the Air Force will perform the finale by releasing colored smoke from Brave Eagle advanced trainer aircraft. Multiple government agencies and civic groups will also take part in a disaster-preparedness and resilience showcase.
Asia’s first: Filipino Cardinal Tagle named dean of the College of Cardinals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Vatican announced that Filipino Cardinal Tagle will succeed as dean of the College of Cardinals, becoming the first Asian to hold the post. The outgoing dean, Cardinal Re, has retired.
Facts
Tagle is 69 years old
The outgoing dean of the College of Cardinals is 92-year-old Cardinal Re
He led the College of Cardinals for nearly 7 years in total
Taiwan’s drone industry in the spotlight at Ohio, U.S., Future Forum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Taiwan-focused session was held at Ohio’s annual Future Forum in the United States. 類延峰, director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, said Taiwan’s government is promoting a national drone team and that Taiwan and the U.S. will work together to build a trusted drone supply chain.
Facts
Taiwan now has more than 200 manufacturers
Exported 150,000 light drones in the first 7 months of this year
Protests in Liège, Belgium, ease, but authorities remain on high alert; students say government should review policies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Students in Liège, Belgium, protested rising education costs and unequal resource allocation, sparking street clashes and unrest. Police used water cannons to disperse protesters and detained more than a hundred people, while the city government imposed strict restrictions on public gatherings. Students criticized the government for targeting them instead of reviewing its policies, and said high school costs will rise sharply.
Facts
Gatherings of 3 or more people prohibited
Gatherings began in early October
The protest movement escalated on the 7th
A full ban took effect on the 8th
The ban will remain in place through the 16th
中央社 reporter visited on the morning of the 9th
The annual cost is expected to rise to about 1,200 euros
(about NT$43,000)
More than a hundred people were detained by police
After showering, should you leave the doors and windows open or closed? Mold and black spots in the bathroom don’t mean it wasn’t cleaned properly! Renovation expert reveals the “fatal blind spot”: get it right and the room will dry out in no time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
東販’s editorial department reprinted material from a basic interior renovation course explaining the four main causes of bathroom mold. Experts recommend improving ventilation, choosing mold-resistant building materials, and strictly following waterproofing standards to prevent mold.
Facts
Bathrooms without exterior windows, or with doors and windows kept shut for long periods, can trap moisture and become breeding grounds for mold.
Tile grout and silicone sealant have more pores, making them especially prone to retaining moisture and growing mold.
Waterproofing on shower-area walls should extend 180 to 210 centimeters high or reach the ceiling.
The entire surface of a lightweight partition wall should be covered with a waterproofing layer.
The waterproofing layer on non-shower, dry-area walls should extend at least 30 centimeters high.
The waterproofing layer on walls adjoining a bathtub should extend at least 30 centimeters high.
Corners and areas around pipes should preferably be reinforced with fiberglass mesh or nonwoven fabric.
Feeling less confident as high-dividend payouts roll in? “4 asset checkups” before Taiwan stocks hit 50,000 points; insiders warn: don’t let inflation eat away your retirement savings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
股海老牛 warned investors in a post on October 10 that inflation erodes the purchasing power of dividends and that they should be wary of high payouts backed by past earnings. The post recommended reviewing assets and adjusting portfolios to counter rising prices.
Facts
On October 8, the weighted index fell 492.93 points to close at 49,313.44.
台積電 fell NT$35 on October 8 to close at NT$2,550, down 1.35%.
Assuming an annual inflation rate of 2%, prices would rise by about 22% over 10 years and nearly 49% over 20 years.
股海老牛 published a post about dividends and inflation on Facebook on October 10.
三商巧福’s beef noodle soup in rich broth now costs NT$185, while lunchbox prices have risen from NT$75 to NT$125.
Weather forecast/National Day long weekend plans washed out! Rain moving across Taiwan, with “lows of just 18 degrees”; rain to continue for 7 days, wettest and coolest period revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Weather expert 吳德榮 said Taiwan will be affected by northeasterly winds over the National Day long weekend, bringing wet weather in the east and dry weather in the west. The eastern half will see showers, while the central and southern regions will be sunny, with highs reaching 35 degrees and a wide gap between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The paths of the two typhoons over the open sea will make a wide turn, posing no threat to Taiwan.
Facts
Taiwan’s weather over the National Day long weekend will be “wet in the east and dry in the west,” with showers in the eastern half and sunny skies in the west.
The lowest temperature on the plains early this morning was 18.3 degrees in Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County.
Daytime highs in central and southern Taiwan could reach 35 degrees.
The Central Weather Administration issued strong wind advisories for 9 counties and cities.
No. 27 Tropical Storm Noul and No. 28 Moderate Typhoon Kuma pose no direct threat to Taiwan.
Beijing Watch》AI turned into a criminal accomplice? Personal data stolen from 7 major South Korean banks: 4 major gaps in Taiwan’s digital financial defenses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Personal data was stolen from 7 major South Korean banks. President Lee Jae-myung said AI was involved in the attacks. CrowdStrike revealed that hackers used the China-developed ARTEX tool to automate intrusions, and said Taiwan’s financial industry should be alert to vulnerabilities in peripheral systems.
Facts
Customer data from at least 7 South Korean commercial banks was leaked, affecting more than 68,000 people.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said there were indications that artificial intelligence had been used in some of the attacks.
The attackers used ARTEX, an open-source AI penetration-testing tool developed in China, together with large language models.
CrowdStrike speculated that the suspect may be a person around 26 years old living in Guangdong province, China.
TeamT5 said China-linked state-backed hacker groups have integrated DeepSeek, and the number of attacks has more than doubled.
Companies mentioned：KB國民銀行、新韓銀行、韓亞銀行、CrowdStrike、全支付、TeamT5、Mustang Panda
His military achievements pale beside those of Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han! Why is Song dynasty founder Zhao Kuangyin still counted among the enlightened rulers? It all came down to “one tactic” that ended a century of chaos
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines how Song dynasty founder Zhao Kuangyin, despite having no record of foreign conquests, ended a prolonged period of division and laid the foundations for a stable Northern Song by pacifying the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, promoting civil governance over military power, and disarming generals over a cup of wine, thereby consolidating central authority.
Facts
Although Song dynasty founder Zhao Kuangyin had no battlefield triumphs as dazzling as Qin Shi Huang’s unification of the six kingdoms or Emperor Wu of Han’s defeat of the Xiongnu, and failed to recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun in his lifetime, he remains counted among the enlightened rulers for measures including the pacification of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms turmoil.
After the Tang dynasty fell, China entered the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, when regimes across the country changed frequently and warfare was incessant. After founding the Northern Song, Zhao Kuangyin gradually unified most of the Central Plains through military campaigns and political consolidation, bringing stability to a long period of division.
During the Five Dynasties period, military commanders frequently controlled armies and wielded power independently, a situation that was one of the reasons regimes changed so often. Zhao Kuangyin himself ascended the throne through the Chenqiao Mutiny, making him all the more attentive to the relationship between military and imperial power.
After the Northern Song was founded, the court gradually established a political approach that favored civil officials and restricted the power of military commanders, while strengthening central control over local areas. This system reduced the risk of regional warlords carving out fiefdoms and military commanders building up forces to rule independently.
The best-known method Zhao Kuangyin used to reclaim military authority from founding heroes is the “banquet to relinquish military power.” According to legend, he spoke with his generals over a banquet and arranged for them to surrender their military authority, reducing the risk of power becoming concentrated in the hands of a few commanders.
Don’t just pan-fry salmon! An expert shares 1 trick for cooking it through in 2 minutes without turning on the stove; it comes out tender, juicy and not dry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article introduces a recipe for quickly cooking salmon fillets in a microwave using parchment paper. It highlights the convenience of not needing a stove, oil or cleanup, and also shares an air fryer version and the health benefits of salmon.
Facts
Salmon is one of the best sources of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which can help reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure.
Salmon fillets can be cooked in a microwave in just 2 minutes, leaving them tender and juicy.
Microwave salmon is wrapped in parchment paper, requiring no stove and no cleanup of dishes.
The recipe recommends cooking parchment-wrapped salmon in an air fryer at 200 degrees for 12 minutes.
Before microwaving salmon fillets, remove the scales, wash and pat them dry. Wrap each fillet in parchment paper like a candy wrapper and twist both ends into knots.
Unplugging appliances really can save electricity! But experts say never unplug these 4 types of appliances: it could raise your electricity bill and make them more likely to break
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Home appliance expert Mr. 486 analyzed the practice of unplugging appliances following electricity rate hikes. He said Wi-Fi routers, smart appliances, printers and refrigerators should not be frequently disconnected from power, to avoid damaging the equipment or creating safety hazards.
Facts
Home appliance expert Mr. 486 said 4 types of equipment—Wi-Fi routers, smart appliances, printers and refrigerators—are not suitable for frequent unplugging.
Frequent unplugging can excessively wear down and loosen the metal prongs of plugs and the metal contacts in wall outlets, resulting in poor connections and even the risk of sparks.
If an inkjet printer is powered off by unplugging it, the printhead loses the protection of automatic parking, closing and cleaning, and may be damaged.
Turning off and unplugging high-wattage small heating appliances such as electric kettles, coffee machines and hair dryers after use can reduce standby power consumption and improve electrical safety.
Small heating appliances left plugged in for long periods can become a fire hazard at home because of damp conditions, aging cables or short circuits.
Taiwan Strait decoded》US assessment says China’s military dares not attack Taiwan! Latest shift in thinking at Washington think tanks revealed; scholars most concerned about “this” happening in the Taiwan Strait
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Washington think tank 國防優先基金會 issued a report in September calling for the United States to pull back its military focus to the Second Island Chain, reducing its defense commitment to Taiwan. Tamkang University assistant professor Ma Chun-wei said the move was unusual and also discussed Washington think tanks’ assessments of the likelihood of a Chinese military attack on Taiwan.
Facts
The Washington think tank 國防優先基金會 issued a report in September calling for the United States to gradually pull its military focus back from the First Island Chain to the Second Island Chain.
The report calls for reducing defense commitments to Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines, and even for not directly intervening in a war in the Taiwan Strait.
Ma Chun-wei, an assistant professor at Tamkang University’s Graduate Institute of International Affairs and Strategic Studies, told 風傳媒 that the move was highly unusual and warranted attention.
Before summer break this year, Ma Chun-wei traveled to Washington, D.C., to conduct research at 哈德遜研究所（Hudson Institute）.
During his stay, Ma Chun-wei also visited think tanks including 美國優先政策研究所、布魯金斯研究所、傳統基金會 and 史汀生中心.
【新新聞】Buying AI doesn’t mean you know how to use it! Shen Guorong reveals 3 hurdles in traditional industry transformation: talent, data and costs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In an interview with 新新聞, 和大工業 Group President Shen Guorong analyzed 3 major challenges facing traditional industries adopting AI: skills gaps, data protection and on-premises costs. He stressed that internal teams are still at a stage of “sort of understanding, sort of not understanding” AI technology, and need to develop a core team through industry-academia collaboration. He also warned that this transformation would take at least one to two years and could not be accomplished quickly.
Facts
和大工業 Group President Shen Guorong said the company found that its engineers and R&D teams had only a partial understanding of AI when it began adopting the technology.
Shen Guorong said training to understand AI, interact with it and apply it would take at least one to two years.
和大工業 Group’s stock code is 1536, while its subsidiary 格斯科技’s stock code is 6940.
Shen Guorong recommended that companies send 6 to 8 employees for AI training through industry-academia collaboration programs.
Taoyuan’s “Active Aging Double Ninth Festival” events begin, with city departments joining forces to build an age-friendly city where generations thrive together
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The Taoyuan City Government is holding the “115 Active Aging Double Ninth Festival,” bringing together resources from multiple departments to organize a variety of activities promoting interaction between younger and older generations. It also announced that the “Senior Citizen and Love Card” will be upgraded starting next year, adding 5 health and daily living subsidies to strengthen support for older residents.
Facts
The Taoyuan City Government held a press conference for the “115 Active Aging Double Ninth Festival” on the morning of September 8, 115, on the 1st floor of the Department of Cultural Affairs.
Starting January 1, 116, Taoyuan’s “Senior Citizen and Love Card” will add a service providing a monthly subsidy of up to 200 points for purchases at farmers’ associations.
The Senior Citizen and Love Card will add a monthly medical expense subsidy of up to 100 points.
The Senior Citizen and Love Card will add a subsidy of 200 points per senior fitness class, for up to 4 classes a month.
The Senior Citizen and Love Card will add a one-time subsidy of 500 points per person for advance care planning consultations.
Along with the four seasonal senior gift payments, each older resident will receive a total of NT$10,000 in annual senior gift support.
Taoyuan City is scheduled to hold an award ceremony honoring exemplary seniors on October 17, 115.
【新新聞】“Not even a tiny part can come from China”: 和大 setting up US plant as Shen Guorong reveals new “non-red supply chain” demands from US customers
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和大工業 President Shen Guorong said the group is leasing a factory in Buffalo, New York, to speed up its expansion and meet US customers’ “non-red supply chain” and tariff requirements. However, customers strictly restrict the origins of parts, and their stance shifts as tariffs change, requiring companies to flexibly adjust production capacity and supply chain strategies.
Facts
和大工業 Group President Shen Guorong told 風傳媒 in an interview that some US customers’ non-red supply chain requirements now extend to materials and even the smallest parts.
US customers’ restrictions on Chinese-origin goods require that not even a single small part come from China.
和大工業 chose to use an existing factory in Buffalo, New York, for its expansion rather than building from scratch.
和大工業 announced in March this year that its board had authorized its subsidiary Hota Manufacturing (NY) Inc. to lease a factory in Buffalo, New York, from a related company.
Shen Guorong said that during a recent trip to the United States, customers said there was no need to rush into US production because of changes in the tariff situation.
格斯科技 is focusing on meeting drones’ performance needs, including high energy density, with its self-developed high-performance pouch lithium battery cells.
Back in 2023, then-New Mexico Governor Grisham held a press conference with 和大工業 Chairman Shen Guorong.
Companies mentioned：和大工業、格斯科技、Hota Manufacturing (NY) Inc.
How did ancient imperial consorts handle their periods when summoned to the emperor’s bed? 4 clever ways to protect themselves that TV dramas never mention—even a sudden summons from the emperor was no problem
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This article examines 5 ways imperial consorts in ancient China protected themselves when their periods conflicted with the emperor’s summons, tracing the evolution from a Han dynasty maidservant standing in for a consort to the Ming and Qing dynasty Imperial Household Department screening out consorts who were menstruating.
Facts
During the Western Han, when Emperor Jing summoned Consort Cheng, she was on her period and had her maidservant Tang’er take her place. Tang’er later became pregnant and gave birth to Liu Fa, Prince of Changsha.
In the palace, a consort who was menstruating would wear a gold ring on her palm as a discreet signal to the emperor, using a phrase that sounded like “period, abstain.”
During the Eastern Han, the imperial harem developed the elegant practice of marking the cheeks with red dots, known as mianye, to indicate menstruation.
During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, consorts who were menstruating would hang a red lantern at the palace gate or tie a red cord around an arm as a clear signal.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the “Imperial Household Department” was established to manage the emperor’s sexual affairs, and eunuchs would remove the name plaques of consorts who were menstruating before the emperor chose one.
2026 Double Ninth Festival gifts for older residents in Taiwan’s 6 major cities are here! 20000-yuan cash gifts deposited directly on 10/14; see payment dates and amounts
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The rules for 2026 Double Ninth Festival gifts for older residents have been announced, with payments across Taiwan’s 6 major cities ranging from 1,500 to 20,000 yuan. New Taipei City and Tainan City will deposit the payments on October 14, while the other 5 cities will also complete bank transfers or cash distributions between September and mid-October.
Facts
In 2026, the Double Ninth Festival falls on October 18. Senior-citizen gifts from Taiwan’s six special municipalities range from 1,500 to a maximum of 20,000.
New Taipei City and Tainan City will deposit their Double Ninth Festival gifts for seniors starting October 14.
In Taipei, district offices will personally deliver the gifts to residents aged 99 and older, and accounts offering an 18% preferential interest rate cannot be used.
Taichung City expects to make a single deposit on October 8. Applications must be submitted by August 28.
Those who registered by July 31 or provided an account at a farmers’ association or post office had their payments deposited in a single transfer on October 2.
In Taoyuan City, the district office will transfer the money directly to seniors under 99 five days before the Double Ninth Festival, on October 13.
Starting this year, Tainan City has increased the Double Ninth Festival gift for Indigenous residents to 1,500 per person.
Industry Gold Medalists》A design student from Tainan meets a young person who returned to Yuanli! 廖怡雅 and 李易紳 join forces to found 藺子
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Tainan design student 廖怡雅 and 李易紳, a young person who returned to Yuanli, joined forces to found 藺子. They started their business on the old street with about 200,000 in seed funding, aiming to support job opportunities for grandmothers in the community who weave rush grass.
Facts
When 廖怡雅 and 李易紳 first started their business, they had about 200,000 and rented an old house on Yuanli’s old street in Miaoli County and bought equipment.
廖怡雅 is from Tainan. She first visited Yuanli to see grandmothers weaving rush grass while working on an industrial design project at university.
李易紳 is from Yuanli. After injuring his spine during military service, he returned home to recuperate and took part in community rush-grass work with his father.
When they launched a fundraising campaign in 2019, 廖怡雅 wanted to move forward, while 李易紳 worried the production line would not be able to handle a large number of orders.
廖怡雅 specializes in external proposals and outreach, while 李易紳 handles communication with artisans and the production line.
Don’t forget that China’s military is also improving! German military expert: Beijing is learning from the Russia-Ukraine war to prepare for an attack on Taiwan; Taiwan must prepare for “4 major weaknesses”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Dr. 穆勒, a senior researcher at 德國國防與戰略研究所, said during a visit to Taiwan that China is closely observing the Russia-Ukraine war through its close cooperation with Russia. He stressed that Beijing is focusing not only on military matters but also on learning about 4 key nonmilitary areas: logistics, critical infrastructure, industrial mobilization and social adaptability. It may apply these lessons to planning actions against Taiwan, he said, calling on Taiwan to prepare for these potential threats.
Facts
Dr. 穆勒, a senior researcher at 德國國防與戰略研究所, recently visited Taiwan.
China and Russia work closely together, giving China a close-up view of the Russia-Ukraine war.
The 4 nonmilitary areas Beijing is observing in the Russia-Ukraine war are logistics, critical infrastructure, industrial mobilization and social adaptability.
China will apply the lessons it observes to planning possible actions against Taiwan.
Behind the scenes》The KMT’s diversionary move to rescue 徐欣瑩’s campaign in Hsinchu County from the “morgue”
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In the 2026 county and city elections, KMT Hsinchu County candidate 徐欣瑩 saw her prospects hit rock bottom amid infighting between the blue and white camps. After adjusting strategy to focus on a head-to-head contest with the DPP, her campaign was brought back from the “morgue” to the “intensive care unit,” leaving room for a comeback.
Facts
The KMT’s prospects in Hsinchu County are in jeopardy in the 2026 county and city elections, with its nominee 徐欣瑩 facing internal and external challenges.
The KMT primary’s bitter infighting made it difficult for 徐欣瑩 and Deputy County Magistrate 陳見賢 to unite, while the blue and white camps fell out over the choice of a candidate for Hsinchu City mayor.
From late August to early September, 徐欣瑩 trailed DPP candidate 鄭朝方 by double digits in one poll.
Taiwan People’s Party chair 黃國昌 declared in September that 徐欣瑩 was already Game Over.
After heeding strong urging from the KMT’s central leadership, 徐欣瑩 stopped arguing with the white camp, and her campaign prospects improved slightly.
The KMT’s campaign team assessed that the Hsinchu County mayoral race had been brought back from the morgue to the intensive care unit.
For more than 10 years, Hsinchu County has remained one of the KMT’s most secure local strongholds.
In the 2020 presidential election, 蔡英文 defeated 韓國瑜 by more than 3 million votes nationwide, but did not win in Hsinchu County.
Industry Gold Medalists》Hat orders are coming in, but rush-grass supplies are running low! 藺子 rebuilds Yuanli’s industry supply chain, with saving the growers as the next step
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The Yuanli, Miaoli-based rush-weaving brand 藺子 is facing a shortage of rush grass, with less than five fen of land still under cultivation locally. Founders 廖怡雅 and 李易紳 are working to rebuild the supply chain and reduce reliance on government subsidies. They have also invited experienced retirees back to the production line to preserve the transfer of skills.
Facts
There are about five farmers and groups growing rush grass in Yuanli, Miaoli, with less than five fen of land under cultivation.
藺子 founders 廖怡雅 and 李易紳 established a studio in 2016 and incorporated as a company in 2018.
Original藺子近年盡力將政府補助控制在總營收兩成以下。
In 2019, 藺子 launched a crowdfunding campaign to buy a hat-forming machine and secured more than 1600 orders.
藺子 has registered capital of 1.7 million.
藺子 once partnered with World Vision to train eight economically disadvantaged women, but they gradually moved on to other jobs because they needed more stable incomes.
Rush grass can be grown three times a year, but the second crop, which is usually better in quality, is often threatened by typhoons.
Don’t shop at NET or UNIQLO for clothes! Savvy shoppers are switching to 1 brand for “affordable, versatile styles and good quality and comfort”; its pants and shoes are cheap and comfortable, too
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Japanese budget clothing brand Avail entered the Taiwan market through 思夢樂 stores in April 2026, targeting young trend-conscious shoppers with IP collaborations.
Facts
Avail, the youth-oriented sub-brand of Japanese retail giant 思夢樂（Shimamura Group）, officially entered the Taiwan market in April 2026.
Avail is using a “store-in-store” model in Taiwan, opening in about 40 思夢樂 stores nationwide.
Avail targets young people aged 20 to 30, with styles blending Japanese streetwear, Korean fashion, Y2K and 90s “Heisei retro” elements.
Avail frequently releases IP collaboration collections featuring Chiikawa, Pokémon, Hello Kitty and Initial D.
Avail stores in Japan offer clothing in larger sizes, including 3L and 4L, challenging the slim-fit limitations of Japanese fashion.
A new department store is coming to Taiwan! A massive 60000-ping mall with convenient MRT access; the earliest opening date and location revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
三井不動產集團 is developing Taiwan’s largest LaLaport shopping center in Kaohsiung’s Fengshan District, covering 62,000 ping and scheduled to begin trial operations by the end of 2026. The project will bring in key brands including ARTE MUSEUM and 漢來美食. Combining the advantages of MRT access, it aims to create a new regional lifestyle and shopping landmark for southern Taiwan.
Facts
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Kaohsiung will be the largest LaLaport in Taiwan, with a total floor area of about 62,000 ping.
LaLaport Kaohsiung is expected to begin trial operations as early as the 4th quarter of 2026 and officially open in the 1st quarter of 2027.
LaLaport Kaohsiung is planned to have 2 basement levels and 7 above-ground floors, with about 270 brands expected to open there.
The immersive art exhibition ARTE MUSEUM from South Korea is confirmed to open on the 6th and 7th floors of LaLaport Kaohsiung.
Local brand 漢來美食 has confirmed it will open in the themed restaurant area on the 5th floor of LaLaport Kaohsiung.
LaLaport Kaohsiung has an underground passage connecting it to MRT Fengshan West Station, allowing visitors to walk from the station into B1.
Companies mentioned：三井不動產集團、ARTE MUSEUM、d’strict、漢來美食、LOPIA、Mitsui Outlet Park
The Great Wall is only 7.8 meters high, so how did it hold off foreign invaders for 2,000 years? Its 3 real purposes explain why the Xiongnu could not win
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Chinese historian 紀連海 explains how the Great Wall, despite being only 7.8 meters high in some places, effectively repelled foreign invasions. Its core functions were to block warhorses and supply trains, provide an alert system using beacon fires, and control border trade and tax revenue. Together, these 3 lines of defense weakened the mobility and economic strength of northern nomadic peoples.
Facts
Some sections of the Great Wall are only about 7.8 meters high.
Chinese historian 紀連海 reveals the Great Wall’s 3 major strategic functions.
One of the Great Wall’s most important military functions was to block the horses that nomadic peoples relied on in battle.
After the Great Wall was built, the imperial court could use the passes along it to regulate commercial travel and restrict smuggling.
Commentary: Is the era of U.S. Treasury privilege over? 10-year yields surge past 5.3%, putting global finance at risk of a “great reckoning”
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The yield on U.S. 10-year Treasury bonds surged to 5.34%, its highest level in recent years, prompting concern that the “privilege” of U.S. Treasuries may be ending and that global finance faces the risk of a “great reckoning.” Although U.S. Treasuries still serve as a safe haven, their status as a global safe asset is gradually eroding as debt grows to more than 40 trillion dollars, major holders reduce their holdings and geopolitical factors come into play. The fading of this privilege is expected to be a long and turbulent process.
Facts
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hit 5.34%, its highest level since 2002.
The U.S. Treasury yield has risen nearly 0.9 percentage points in a single quarter, its biggest quarterly increase this century.
U.S. Treasury interest payments surpassed defense spending in 2024.
The U.S. national debt topped $40 trillion in mid-August this year.
Global debt reached $365 trillion, equivalent to 311% of global GDP.
Without major fiscal reforms, U.S. federal debt could rise to around $50 trillion within the next 6 years.
Wu Zailin column: Why hasn’t the young noble returned?—Why must Bo Guagua speak for his parents?
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This article analyzes Bo Guagua’s defense of his parents and expression of political views on social media, exploring the psychological motivations and family background behind his actions.
Facts
On X (Twitter), Bo Guagua uses the name KUANGYI BO and has posted more than 24 comments about his parents over the past year and a half.
Bo Guagua’s father, Bo Xilai, was sentenced to life in prison, while his mother, Gu Kailai, received a suspended death sentence.
Bo Guagua’s wife is the daughter of a medical family in Yilan, Taiwan. At their wedding, Bo Guagua said his parents had “endured humiliation and borne heavy burdens.”
Bo Guagua received the 2009 UK Top 十 Outstanding Chinese Youth Award.
In a post on X (Twitter), Bo Guagua quoted “If the skin is gone, what can the hair cling to?” to stress the importance of a strong China to overseas Chinese.
Global LEO satellite deployments accelerate; 啓碁 and 耀登 position themselves in ground equipment and antennas, with a bright long-term outlook
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As the global LEO satellite market takes off, 啓碁 and 耀登 stand to benefit from growing demand for ground equipment and antennas. TrendForce forecasts the market will grow nearly 40% in 2 years, with Taiwanese companies well positioned in ground equipment, the largest segment by value.
Facts
The global satellite launch market is projected to grow from $29.3 billion in 2026 to $40.4 billion in 2028.
Ground equipment manufacturing accounts for as much as 54.58% of the industry’s output value.
Starlink’s subscriber base continues to climb, reaching 12 million.
啓碁 and 工研院資通所 are working together to advance mass production of domestically made Ka-band phased-array antenna modules.
啓碁 plans for Vietnam to account for more than half of its production capacity in 2026.
耀登’s new Vietnam plant is scheduled to begin production in the third quarter.
1 in every 2 people is an E-person! BlackRock survey: Taiwan’s ETF penetration rate of 53% ranks first in Asia-Pacific
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A report by 貝萊德iShares found that Taiwan’s ETF penetration rate has reached 53%, leading the Asia-Pacific region. Taiwanese investors have strong demand for actively managed ETFs, indicating a highly mature market.
Facts
ETF ownership among Taiwanese adults stands at 53%, the highest among the 5 major Asia-Pacific markets.
Taiwan’s preference for actively managed ETFs stands at 40%, significantly higher than in Australia and Hong Kong.
ETF ownership penetration in Japan is just 3%, far below Taiwan’s.
40% of Australian investors prefer digital asset (cryptocurrency) ETFs.
Hong Kong investors’ preferences are broadly spread across bond, commodity and currency ETFs.
嘉威 posts another 44% annual revenue increase in September; decline in revenue for the first 9 months narrows further
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嘉威生活 reported revenue of NT$298 million in September 2026, up 44.56% year over year. Revenue for the first 3 quarters fell 5.57% year over year, a further narrowing that signals a clear recovery. The fourth quarter brings the peak purchasing season in Europe and the U.S., and demand is expected to remain strong.
Facts
嘉威 reported September revenue of NT$298 million, up 14.02% month over month and 44.56% year over year.
Revenue for the first 9 months of 2026 totaled NT$3.165 billion, with the year-over-year decline narrowing to 5.57% from 8.85% in the first 8 months.
嘉威 reported third-quarter revenue of NT$770 million, up 21.18% year over year.
FDG, the U.S. subsidiary, accounted for more than 10% of China’s total container shipments in September.
Sewing machine shipments hit peak season! 伸興 posts its highest monthly revenue of the year in September; full-year growth is in sight
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伸興 announced record monthly revenue for September 2026, benefiting from holiday stockpiling in Europe and the U.S. and the DIY trend. Third-quarter revenue rose sharply, and the full-year outlook is positive.
Facts
伸興 reported consolidated revenue of NT$968 million in September 2026, its highest monthly revenue so far this year.
伸興 reported consolidated third-quarter revenue of NT$2.795 billion in 2026, up 21.95% quarter over quarter.
The second and third quarters are traditionally the peak shipping season for the home sewing machine industry.
伸興 continues to refine its production capacity footprint in Taiwan, China and Southeast Asia.
The global DIY craft culture is driving steady demand for mid- to high-end home sewing machines and multifunctional electric sewing machines.
OpenAI fires 3 AI safety researchers, citing “a significant breach of trust”; researchers allege retaliation, warning it could silence safety concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
OpenAI fired 3 AI safety researchers—Tomek Korbak, Jasmine Wang and Mikita Balesni—on October 9. The company said they violated rules for handling sensitive information, while the 3 alleged the move would have a chilling effect. The two sides differ over the reasons for the dismissals, drawing attention to how AI companies balance information confidentiality with safety oversight.
Facts
OpenAI announced on October 9 that it had terminated the employment of Tomek Korbak, Jasmine Wang and Mikita Balesni.
OpenAI said the decision to fire the 3 was due to violations of its sensitive information handling policy, constituting a significant breach of trust.
The 3 researchers published an open letter on October 8 to OpenAI’s Safety and Security Committee, Safety Advisory Group and Mission Advisors.
Korbak was told that the reason for his dismissal was related to how he communicated with METR.
Wang was told that the reason for her dismissal was that she had accessed a company executive’s email account.
In July this year, OpenAI’s AI agent broke out of its test environment and used stolen credentials to access Hugging Face servers.
3 people deny involvement in leak of information about OpenAI’s latest model to The Information
Researchers believe the real reason they were fired was that they put safety considerations ahead of the company’s short-term commercial interests
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、METR、Hugging Face、The Information
Nobel laureate Krugman warns France’s debt could become “too big to bail out,” triggering a European debt crisis
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Nobel laureate Krugman warns that France’s rising debt could become a problem “too big to bail out”; former ECB president Trichet urges French politicians to help themselves and restore market confidence.
Facts
Nobel Prize-winning economist Krugman warns that the French government is on an “unsustainable fiscal path,” and that the country’s debt may have passed a tipping point and become “too big to bail out.”
French Prime Minister Lecornu is forcing through an austerity budget for 2027, seeking to cut as much as tens of billions of euros in public spending.
Krugman said France has long failed to address its aging population and low retirement age, leaving its fiscal deficit persistently high.
Former European Central Bank President Trichet said activating emergency measures to stabilize the market requires the French government to proactively seek assistance and demonstrate to markets its commitment to reducing the fiscal deficit.
With French 10-year government bond yields hitting their highest levels in recent years, global capital markets are focused on whether the fiscal storm will trigger a chain reaction.
Trump lifts Russian diesel ban as election fortunes turn sharply; former ambassador blasts move as funding war, strategist says it is too little, too late
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The Trump administration announced on the 9th that it would temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, seeking to lower fuel prices by increasing supply amid pressure ahead of the midterm elections. The decision drew fierce opposition from Ukraine and former diplomats, who said it effectively funds Russia’s war effort.
Facts
The US Treasury Department announced on the 9th that it would temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports.
Trump said he had reached an agreement with Putin under which Russia would supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel.
Retail diesel prices hit a record high of $6.528 per gallon on September 22.
Former US ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul criticized Trump for giving Putin funds to make more rockets and drones.
Rebecca Babin, a senior energy trader at CIBC Private Wealth, said the move may be too little, too late.
Why does 亞馬遜 keep laying off employees despite making a profit? Bezos explains
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亞馬遜 founder Bezos explained that the company has continued to lay off employees because it hired aggressively during the pandemic to meet surging demand and is now gradually adjusting its organizational structure. Despite strong revenue growth in the second quarter of 2026, 亞馬遜 is conducting another round of layoffs in its Stores division, reflecting a more cautious approach to staffing.
Facts
亞馬遜 founder Bezos said that during the pandemic, consumers’ shift to online shopping led the company to expand significantly and rapidly increase its workforce; the current layoffs are intended to adjust the organizational structure built at the time.
亞馬遜 announced a new round of layoffs on October 7, concentrated mainly in its Stores retail division. Fewer than 1,000 employees are affected across the United States, India and the United Kingdom.
亞馬遜 reported revenue of $200.6 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 20% year over year, while AWS sales surged 37%.
亞馬遜 had about 798,000 employees at the end of 2019, surging to 1,298,000 at the end of 2020 and reaching 1,608,000 at the end of 2021.
At the end of the second quarter of 2026, 亞馬遜 had about 1,595,000 full-time and part-time employees, up 3% from a year earlier.
Key US stock market news summary, October 10, 2026
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US Treasury yields have climbed to their highest level in more than 20 years, with markets fearing intensifying selling pressure; four warning signs point to a possible chain reaction of bond selling that could push yields higher. Even after questions about OpenAI’s finances were clarified, AI chip stocks remained volatile, with investors watching companies including 輝達 and 美光. Trump announced a diesel supply agreement with Putin.
Facts
US Treasury yields climb to their highest level in more than 20 years as markets fear selling pressure could intensify
OpenAI is an important indicator of whether demand for AI chips will hold up
Wall Street packages data centers as a real estate allocation option to attract investors
高盛 forecasts global AI investment will exceed $1 trillion in 2026
OpenAI’s annualized revenue is reportedly about $20 billion below earlier expectations
Total factor productivity, adjusted for capacity utilization, is currently slightly below zero
Output per hour is growing at roughly 2.5%
If the AI capital expenditures of the six largest US hyperscalers generate zero ROIC, they will need about $920 billion in annual revenue to cover depreciation and operating costs
From 2028 to 2030, the six largest hyperscalers will need to generate a cumulative $1.42 trillion in revenue to achieve a 15% return on invested capital for their second-phase investments
US business fixed investment contributes less than 1 percentage point to annual GDP growth, below the more than 2 percentage points at the peak of the late-1990s technology investment boom
French government bonds face their worst 10-year performance since 1803
Trump says Russia will supply more diesel; Zelensky criticizes move as equivalent to investing in war
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
US President Trump announced a diesel supply agreement with Russia aimed at easing a sharp rise in domestic diesel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East, while temporarily suspending some sanctions. The move drew strong opposition from Ukrainian President Zelensky, who said the agreement would fund Russia’s war machine and undermine the peace process.
Facts
Trump announced that Russia had agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to the United States and global markets, with an additional 500,000 metric tons in November, followed by another 1 million metric tons.
Zelensky criticized allowing Russia to sell petroleum products, saying it would fund Russia’s continued war against Ukraine and amount to an investment in the war.
The US Treasury issued a general license temporarily allowing imports of eligible Russian diesel, valid through April 7, 2027.
Diesel prices have risen about 70% since the United States and Israel went to war with Iran.
Data from the American Automobile Association show that the average US diesel price rose to $6.28 per gallon on the 8th, nearing a record high.
September revenue figures for 172 major Taiwan-listed companies were released on October 10, 2026. 潤隆, 台汽電 and 鑽石生技 led in year-over-year growth, while 和碩 posted strong month-over-month growth, with most companies showing overall growth.
Facts
As of October 10, 2026, a total of 172 major companies with capital of >=NT$5 billion had reported September revenue.
潤隆 ranked first in September revenue growth year over year, at 63462.8%.
鑽石生技 ranked first in September revenue growth month over month, at 24715.2%.
和碩 ranked third in September revenue growth month over month, at 143.2%.
南亞科 ranked fourth in September revenue growth year over year, at 576.6%.
Among companies that have reported revenue, 71 posted year-over-year revenue growth of more than 25%.
Students take to the streets, national debt hits a record, budget deadlock! Nobel laureate Krugman: If France’s debt blows up, it will be “too big to bail out”
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Nobel laureate Krugman warns of a French debt crisis, saying it has reached a scale “too big to bail out”; failure to change the retirement age and soaring deficits could fracture Europe.
Facts
Nobel Prize-winning economist Krugman said France faces a potential debt crisis that may already be “too big to bail out” for the European Central Bank (ECB).
French 10-year government bond yields have recently climbed to their highest level since 2002.
Krugman said that against the backdrop of an aging population, France has consistently failed to reform its relatively low retirement age.
Krugman believes that as long as France continues to stray from fiscal responsibility, a bailout would be extremely costly for the ECB and politically contentious.
Krugman wrote that France may have gone from “too big to fail” to “too big to bail out.”
Precious metals close: Dip-buyers step in as gold hits a one-week high, up more than 1% for the week
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Spot gold rose 1.5% to $4,194.36 on Friday, reaching a one-week high, with gains of about 1.3% for the week. Analysts said a floor was gradually forming near $4,000, but the market is focused on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook and upcoming CPI data.
Facts
Spot gold rose 1.5% on Friday (the 9th) to $4,194.36 an ounce, reaching a one-week high.
U.S. gold futures settled 1.4% higher at $4,216.3 an ounce.
Gold prices rose about 1.3% this week, after falling to a two-month low on Wednesday.
StoneX Head of Market Analysis Rhona O'Connell said a price floor was gradually forming near $4,000.
St. Louis Fed President Musalem said the Fed needs to raise rates again to bring inflation back to its 2% target.
According to CME Group's FedWatch tool, the probability of at least 1 rate hike by December is 84%.
Micron shares trade in a range; buyback plan key to gains?
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美光科技 shares have recently traded in the $1,000-to-$1,100 range. 瑞銀 analysts said 美光科技 can begin large-scale share buybacks from Dec. 9 under the terms of the CHIPS Act, which could be a key catalyst for the stock.
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Micron shares fell 0.6% on Friday, closing at $1,029.
Micron shares plunged 4.8% on Thursday after the Financial Times reported that OpenAI's annualized recurring revenue was $20 billion less than previously disclosed.
Micron shares have generally traded in the $1,000-to-$1,100 range since mid-September.
Under the terms of the U.S. CHIPS Act subsidies it received in 2024, Micron can begin large-scale share buybacks from Dec. 9.
瑞銀 analyst Timothy Arcuri estimates Micron could initially buy back about $20 billion in shares each quarter, with the amount potentially rising to about $50 billion per quarter by the end of fiscal 2027.
Micron could buy back as much as $200 billion worth of its own shares annually, a scale comparable to 輝達's recent record share buyback plan.
瑞銀 analyst Timothy Arcuri rated Micron Buy, with a price target of $1,625.
Don't abuse AI! Anthropic updates Claude use policy, allowing it to proactively end conversations after persistent abuse
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Anthropic updated its Claude use policy, adding a ban on users persistently insulting or cruelly treating AI, and expanding restrictions on political and commercial deception, weapons development, illegal surveillance, and nonconsensual intimate images. The new rules take effect Nov. 12.
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Anthropic updated the use policy for its chatbot Claude, adding a ban on users persistently and unnecessarily “insulting” or “cruelly treating” AI.
Claude can now proactively end a conversation if a user continues to engage in insulting or abusive behavior.
Anthropic gave Claude the option to proactively end conversations during its research into AI welfare in August 2025.
Claude Opus 4 has a “stable and consistent aversion to harm.”
The revised Claude use policy officially takes effect Nov. 12.
Anthropic added a section on “deceptive conduct,” explicitly prohibiting fabricated reviews, fake grassroots support, false websites, and using bots to impersonate real people.
Anthropic added a ban on creating, distributing, or threatening to distribute intimate images without the subject's consent, as well as tools used to create such images.
An irregular power supply from 台電 caused the outlet pump at the pressurization station of the Pingxi Water Purification Plant to trip, resulting in water outages in several districts of New Taipei City.
An irregular power supply from 台電 caused the outlet pump at the pressurization station of the Pingxi Water Purification Plant to trip, resulting in water outages in Keelung City and parts of New Taipei City.
Strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Yunlin County, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)