Official AI concierge “A.T.” to appear at Taiwan’s international art fair “ART TAIPEI 2026.” AI avatar created with “Perxona” to guide visitors on the official website and at the venue
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XRSPACE CO., LTD. will provide the official AI concierge “A.T.” for Taiwan’s international art fair “ART TAIPEI 2026.” A 3D avatar developed on the Perxona platform will guide visitors on the official website and at the venue (Taipei World Trade Center).
Facts
This year marks its 33rd edition
127 galleries from Taiwan and overseas will exhibit
Christmas in Nagara puts children center stage. With “Children are our future” as its rallying cry, the Nagara Family Christmas Market returns this year!!
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株式会社バムズ will hold the Nagara Family Christmas Market at Bums Garden in Nagara, Gifu City, starting Dec. 5, 2026. More than 5,000 people attended last year, and this year’s event will strengthen regional partnerships and child-led activities.
Around 1,000 children tried 4-player soccer “4v4” at the “4v4 EVENT Presented by au Autumn Soccer Festival 2026 in Yamaguchi.”
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Now Do株式会社 and KDDI株式会社 held the “4v4 EVENT Presented by au Autumn Soccer Festival 2026 in Yamaguchi” at Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park, where around 1,000 children tried “4v4,” the 4-player soccer format devised by Keisuke Honda.
Facts
Original2026年10月10日（土）・11日（日）・12日（月・祝）の3日間
Around 1,000 people took part over 2 days
Around 140 elementary school students and guardians took part over 2 days
Around 130 elementary school students and guardians took part
Around 900 people tried the attractions over 2 days
Higuchi of the ZETA DIVISION STREET FIGHTER division qualifies for CAPCOM CUP 13!
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Higuchi, a member of the ZETA DIVISION STREET FIGHTER division operated by GANYMEDE株式会社, has qualified for the world finals, CAPCOM CUP 13, with 730 total points in the CAPCOM Pro Tour 2026 Premier. The tournament will be held at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo starting March 10, 2027.
A taste of autumn!? A super-cute, seasonal baby photo shoot that captures a baby’s fleeting “now” forever is available for a limited time at 10% off!
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The baby photography brand 写真工房ぱれっと, operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, has launched a seasonal photo shoot themed around autumn flavors. A campaign is currently offering 10% off plan prices for bookings made through an online consultation.
Early access to “Akindo Dochu,” a game about traveling and trading along Edo’s highways. Register now to get 500 mon and a 3-day Danashu Pass | Adkita
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SweetLeap株式会社 has released early access to “Akindo Dochu,” a browser game about traveling and trading along Edo’s highways. Register by Oct. 31, 2026, to receive rewards including 500 mon and a 3-day Danashu Pass.
中光電投控 (3718): Announces on behalf of subsidiary 中強光電股份有限公司 the board's resolution to sell buildings and ancillary facilities at the Southern Taiwan Science Park
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
中光電投控 (3718) announced that its subsidiary 中強光電股份有限公司, following a board resolution, will sell buildings and ancillary facilities at the Southern Taiwan Science Park in Tainan's Xinshi District to 緯創資通 for NT$1 billion, with an expected disposal gain of about NT$500 million.
Facts
Total area: 34,904.52 square meters
Total transaction amount: NT$1,000,000 thousand
Expected disposal gain: approximately NT$500 million
大塚 (3570): Invited to attend an online investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
大塚 (3570) was invited to attend an online investor conference hosted by 永豐金證券 on 115/10/13 to discuss its operations and financial and business information.
台鋼建設 (3521): Correction to the quarterly report on the use of proceeds from private placements for periods 1 and 2 of 113 and period 1 of 115
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台鋼建設 (3521) corrected the quarterly report on the use of proceeds from private placements for periods 1 and 2 of 113 and period 1 of 115. Periods 1 and 2 have been deleted, and the actual amount used and remaining unused balance for period 1 have been adjusted.
久尹股份 (8029): Announces matters related to the board's resolution to convene the 1st extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 115
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久尹股份 (8029) announced that its board resolved to convene the 1st extraordinary shareholders' meeting on 115/12/17 to discuss matters including offsetting accumulated losses and lifting restrictions on directors' involvement in competing businesses.
Facts
1. Date of occurrence: 115/10/12
(1) Board resolution date: 115/10/12
(2) Shareholders' meeting date: 115/12/17
(5) Share transfer suspension period: 115/11/18 to 115/12/17.
長科* (6548): Invited to attend “20th QIC CEO Week,” hosted by 寬量國際
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
長科* (6548) announced that it was invited to attend “20th QIC CEO Week,” hosted by 寬量國際, and will hold an investor conference at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong on 115/10/14 to present company, financial and business information.
Facts
20th QIC CEO Week
115/10/14
Original09 時 00 分
Companies mentioned：長科*、寬量國際、Mandarin Oriental Hotel
錸恩帕斯 (7907): Announces results of share buyback upon expiration of the buyback period
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錸恩帕斯 (7907) announced the results of its share buyback upon expiration of the buyback period. It repurchased 399,000 shares for a total of about NT$89.97 million, but did not complete the buyback because purchases were made in batches depending on share prices and trading volume.
研勤 (3632): Announces board resolution on pricing for the 1st private placement of common shares in 115
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研勤 (3632) announced that its board resolved on pricing for the 1st private placement of common shares in 115. The company plans to issue 2,235,000 shares to specific investors at an actual private placement price of NT$10.69 per share. The proceeds will be used to strengthen working capital and repay bank loans.
力麒 (5512): Announces on behalf of subsidiary 鶴京企業 the approval to lift restrictions on new directors and their representatives from engaging in competing businesses
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力麒 (5512), on behalf of its subsidiary 鶴京企業, announced approval to lift restrictions on new directors and their representatives from engaging in competing businesses, permitting them to engage in businesses with the same or similar scope as the company.
力麒 (5512): Announces on behalf of subsidiary 鶴京企業 the list of elected directors and supervisors
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力麒 (5512), on behalf of its subsidiary 鶴京企業, announced the list of elected directors and supervisors following a full re-election upon expiration of their terms. The new appointments take effect on 115/10/12.
力麒 (5512) announces resolutions of subsidiary 鶴京企業's extraordinary shareholders' meeting, including the election of directors and supervisors and the removal of restrictions on newly elected directors from engaging in competing business.
博來科技 (7562): Announces board approval of a cash capital increase and issuance of new shares ahead of its initial listing
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博來科技 (7562) announced that its board approved a cash capital increase and issuance of 3,122,000 new shares ahead of its initial listing, to be issued at a premium of NT$49 per share, for a total of approximately NT$31.22 million. The proceeds will be used to strengthen working capital.
Facts
3,122,000 common shares
Par value per share: NT$10
Expected issuance amount: NT$31,220,000
NT$49 per share
15% of the new shares reserved for issuance, totaling 468,000 shares
國鼎 (4132): Announces matters related to the board's decision to convene the first extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
國鼎 (4132) announced that its board decided to convene the first extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 115 on October 12, 115. The in-person meeting is scheduled to be held in Tamsui District, New Taipei City, on November 20, 115. The main agenda is to fill 1 vacancy on the 第九 board of directors.
泰偉 (3064): Subsidiary 泰偉開發顧問股份有限公司 announces resolutions of extraordinary shareholders' meeting
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泰偉 (3064) announced that an extraordinary shareholders' meeting of its material subsidiary, 泰偉開發顧問股份有限公司, resolved to re-elect 三 directors and 一 supervisor. The elected candidates were 泰偉電子 representatives 楊南平, 林國泰 and 簡岑芳, and independent candidate 李發珍.
安碁 (6174): The company's securities have repeatedly met the criteria for publishing trading information, so relevant information is announced to help investors make distinctions and understand the situation
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安碁 (6174) announced that its securities have repeatedly met the criteria for publishing trading information and disclosed financial data for September 115 and the second quarter, showing significant year-over-year growth in revenue and profits.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 67.75
Change from the same period last year (%) ... 32.87
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million) 11.56
Change from the same period last year (%) ... 622.50
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 9.36
Earnings per share (NT$) 0.19
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 197.88
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million) 26.43
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 22.06
Earnings per share (NT$) 0.44
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 677.78
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million) 76.75
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 63.47
威潤 (6465): Announces invitation to participate in an online investor conference hosted by 統一證券
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
威潤 announced that it has been invited to participate in an online investor conference hosted by 統一證券 on 115年10月13日. The conference will discuss industry conditions and the company's operating performance.
映興 (3597): Announces the collection and custody banks for proceeds from the company's domestic 第二 unsecured convertible bonds
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映興電子股份有限公司 announces arrangements for the collection and custody of proceeds from its domestic 第二 unsecured convertible bonds. 台新國際商業銀行建北分行 has been appointed to collect the proceeds, and 彰化商業銀行北台中分行 will serve as the custodian bank.
TLC-KY (7924): The company has been invited to participate in 「20th QIC CEO Week」 hosted by 寬量國際
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
TLC-KY (7924) has been invited to participate in 「20th QIC CEO Week」, hosted by 寬量國際, and will present an overview of its operations and future outlook at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong.
新麥 (1580): Subsidiary 新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司 announces the ex-dividend record date
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
新麥 (1580), on behalf of its subsidiary 新麥機械(中國)股份有限公司, announced that the ex-dividend record date is 115/10/12 and that a cash dividend of RMB49,963,602.42 will be distributed.
To improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines in the area around Section 2, Henan Road, Xitun District, Taichung City, resulting in a water outage in Dahe, Dapeng and Heren Villages.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Zhongping and Fuxing Villages in Tongluo Township, Miaoli County. The outage is scheduled from 16:03 to 21:00 on October 12, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued an updated notice of water outages affecting some villages in Rende District and Guiren District, Tainan City, due to leak repairs. The outage is effective from 15:19 to 17:00 on October 12, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for No. 53 Yuying Road, Dadu Village, Dadu District, Taichung City, due to emergency repairs to a burst pipe. The severity was rated Minor. The effective time was 2026-10-12T11:08:03, and the expiration time was 2026-10-12T17:00:00.
台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines in Newcuo Village and other areas, resulting in a water outage in Newcuo Village, Caotun Township, Nantou County, from Oct. 12 to 13, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Zhenxi Village, Douliu City, Yunlin County, due to emergency repairs on Dongfu Street. The outage will run from 14:36 to 17:00 on Oct. 12, 2026.
Due to emergency repairs to a leaking 150mm PVCP pipe in front of No. 56 Hanzhong Road, Taoyuan District, 台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert affecting Dafu Village in Bade District and several villages in Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City. The outage will run from 14:38 to 18:00 on Oct. 12, 2026.
A burst-pipe repair on Jiafu Road has temporarily interrupted water service in Xibei Village and Xinan Village, Sanxia District, New Taipei City. The notice was issued by 台灣自來水公司.
中央氣象署 issued a yellow high-temperature alert for Zhutian Township, Pingtung County, advising the public to reduce outdoor activities and take precautions against sun exposure and dehydration.
To improve the reliability of water supplies and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines in Daya District, Taichung City, resulting in a water outage in Zhongyi Village.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Fangli Village and Kezhuang Village, Yuanli Township, Miaoli County, due to emergency repairs on Kezhuang 3rd Lane. The outage will run from 14:05 to 18:00 on Oct. 12, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Yangmei District, Taoyuan City, due to road seepage repair work affecting Yuanben Village, Fufeng Village and Ruiyuan Village. The effective period is from 14:08 to 18:00 on Oct. 12, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Jiaosu Village and Qionglin Village, Yanchao District, Kaohsiung City, due to emergency repairs to a leak at No. 10 Anlin 2nd Street, Anzhao Village. The outage will run from 13:52 to 18:30 on Oct. 12, 2026.
Emergency repairs to a leaking 150mmPVCP pipe in front of No. 3, Lane 70, Shenlin Road, Shengang District, have caused water outages in parts of Daya District and Shengang District, Taichung City.
台灣自來水公司 issued an update on water outages in parts of Nantou City, Nantou County, due to emergency repairs to a leaking pipe on Ziqiang Road. The affected areas are Pingshan Village, Yongfeng Village and Xinxing Village. The outage will run from 12:48 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 announced a water outage for hydrant installation work in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, affecting Caohu Village, Huasheng Village and Xinjie Village. The outage will run from Oct. 12 to Oct. 16, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out a district metering-area water network leak detection and shutoff operation in Chixi Village and Chima Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, resulting in a water outage.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage update for Nantou County due to emergency repairs to a leaking pipe on Yingpan Road, affecting Yingnan Village in Nantou City and Bizhou Village in Caotun Township. The outage will run from 08:40 to 17:00 on Oct. 12, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs to a leak in front of No. 602 Binlang Road, resulting in a water outage in Binlang Village, Beinan Township, Taitung County.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage update for emergency repairs to a burst pipe at No. 222 Daming Road, Shengang District, Taichung City, affecting Shenzhou Village and Fengzhou Village. The outage will run from 13:17 to 17:00 on Oct. 12, 2026.
Morocco lifts ban on processing Taiwan visa confirmation letters; Taiwan announces reciprocal resumption of visa applications for travel to Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Morocco resumed accepting applications for visa confirmation letters from Taiwan residents on Sept. 21. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that, on a reciprocal basis, it would resume accepting visa applications from Moroccan nationals seeking to travel to Taiwan, effective immediately.
宜蘭縣政府 is investing more than NT$2億5000多萬元 to revitalize facilities at Dongshan River Water Park, including building a playground, hot spring facilities and a permanent Yilan International Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival exhibition hall. It is also promoting nighttime tourism to address the low number of visitors during the off-season. The project is expected to be completed before the 2027 festival.
Trump says Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire takes effect; Ukraine says it was not informed as power plant remains under air attack
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Trump announced that a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire had taken effect immediately, but Ukrainian officials said they had not been informed in advance, and a power plant in Kharkiv remained under Russian attack. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of acting in bad faith and said Russian forces had carried out more than 200 attacks this week. Analysts say Trump is eager to secure a ceasefire because of surging domestic diesel prices and pressure from the midterm elections. The United States had previously pressured Ukraine not to attack Russian oil refineries in exchange for diesel supplies, drawing criticism from both parties in Congress and anger among Kyiv residents.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index weakened during the National Day holiday, weighing on Asian markets. Taiwan stocks briefly fell below 49,000 points in early trading, hitting a low of 48,768. Although the Taiwan stock market has risen 69.8% so far this year, ranking first globally, it still faces short-term volatility risks from the Middle East conflict and uncertainty in international markets.
Facts
Taiwan stocks fell below 49,000 points in early trading
They briefly hit a low of 48,768 points
The index is near its ten-day moving average, at around 48,800 points
The index is still expected to set a new high, reaching 50,000 points
South Korean stocks fell below 6,500 points during trading
They fell by more than 200 points
Taiwan stocks have risen a cumulative 69.8% since the start of 2026, ranking first globally
TVBS and 三立電視 announced they will jointly hold a televised debate for the Taipei mayoral race. The camps of Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang confirmed they had been invited to discuss debate details on the afternoon of the 12th. The article also mentioned comments from various parties on the issue of relocating Songshan Airport, as well as traffic congestion caused by Shen Po-yang's street canvassing.
Facts
TVBS and 三立電視 announced on the 11th
Defense Minister Wellington Koo responded on the 12th
They will be invited to discuss details such as the debate format on the afternoon of the 12th
Pilots who complete 14 years of service may extend service to age 58; Wellington Koo: 72 positions have been added
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Defense Minister Wellington Koo confirmed that, in response to frequent harassment of Taiwan by the Chinese military and difficulties retaining Air Force pilots, a dedicated pilot program has been proposed. It allows senior lieutenant colonel- and colonel-level pilots who have completed 14 years of service to retain their rank and extend their service until age 58. A total of 72 positions have been added so far.
Facts
Complete 14 years of service
Add 72 positions
There are 57 retired pilots
Lieutenant colonel pilots can fly until age 48 at most
Scam group falsely promised dividends from investing in campaign ads; Kaohsiung auto repair shop owner defrauded of 1.04 million yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A Kaohsiung auto repair shop owner was defrauded of 1.04 million yuan by a scam group that promised dividends from investing in campaign ads and participation in stock trading. Police and civic groups urged the public to beware of scams exploiting election fervor.
Environmental groups review heat adaptation platforms in the 6 special municipalities, urge balanced distribution of shade facilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Environmental groups reviewed the heat adaptation platforms of candidates for mayor in the 6 special municipalities, praising some policies but pointing out shortcomings. They urged candidates to allocate resources according to risk, assess renewable energy potential, and establish backup power systems to care for vulnerable groups.
Facts
Among the 23 mayoral candidates in the 6 special municipalities
13 signed in full
Environmental and civic groups held a press conference on the 12th
A local renewable energy development target for 2035 should be proposed
Indian government purges 130 million voters from rolls; opposition alleges systematic voter theft
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
India's Election Commission purged about 133 million names from voter rolls. The opposition accused it of systematically stealing votes and targeting specific groups. Groups including the Cockroach People's Party launched nationwide protests, leading to about 7,000 arrests. Founder Deepak was arrested and later released, and continues to criticize the Modi government as authoritarian.
Kaohsiung city council's KMT caucus questions handling of child abuse cases; city government: cases have been coordinated and followed up, reviews ongoing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The 國民黨團 at 高雄市議會 questioned the city government's handling of child abuse cases and inadequate interdepartmental coordination, and noted that 12 children were abused to death in 2025. The Kaohsiung City Government said it had strengthened joint follow-up, increased the frequency of visits to high-risk families, and continued reviewing and improving its capacity to prevent child abuse.
Facts
12 children were abused to death in 2025
High-risk families were originally visited every 3 months
We also increased the frequency to one visit every month
31 Nobel laureates invited to Taiwan for exchanges; 中研院 Taiwan Bridge Program concludes today
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
President Lai Ching-te attended the closing ceremony of 中研院's Taiwan Bridge Program, saying it had invited 31 Nobel laureates to Taiwan for exchanges and built bridges of knowledge, generations, and peace. The government will continue investing resources in talent development.
Land office section chief indicted for illegally accessing public's personal data 133 times over debt dispute
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A section chief surnamed Liao at Taichung City's Zhongzheng Land Office abused his authority amid a debt dispute to access the personal data of a member of the public surnamed Lin 133 times. Prosecutors indicted him under the Personal Data Protection Act. Taichung City's Land Administration Bureau confirmed there had been no data leak and said it was considering disciplinary action.
Delivery workers' union protests Grab's acquisition of foodpanda, fears shareholder Uber could affect competition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The delivery workers' union protested Grab's acquisition of foodpanda, voicing concern that shareholder Uber could affect competition and create data leak risks. The Fair Trade Commission is expected to make a decision by October 27.
Facts
The Fair Trade Commission will make a decision by October 27
Shih Chung-liang reports on drug harm-reduction project at Legislative Yuan, says program is absolutely not encouraging drug use
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang reported on the drug harm-reduction project at the Legislative Yuan, clarifying that the program absolutely does not encourage drug use or distribute drugs. He had a heated exchange with Taiwan People's Party legislator Chiu Hui-ju, who questioned his request to assess the "Vancouver Model" proposed by Shen Po-yang. Shih stressed that the harm-reduction strategy aims to reduce infection risks, noting that an average of about 3 million clean needles and syringes were distributed each year over the past 3 years, with a 96% return rate for used syringes. People newly reported with HIV in 2025 who had a history of injection drug use accounted for just 1.7%.
Facts
An average of about 3 million clean needles and syringes and diluent distributed each year over the past 3 years
Used syringe return rate reaches 96%
Among people newly reported with HIV in 2025
The share with injection drug use has fallen to 1.7%
An 86-year-old woman surnamed Su collided with a light rail train while riding her bicycle at the intersection of Yixin 1st Road and Kaixuan 4th Road in Kaohsiung's Cianjhen District. Police preliminarily determined that she failed to obey the traffic signals and may face a fine. 高捷 said the train was empty and undamaged.
Building collapse worsens after fire at Tainan motorcycle shop; city urges business owner to demolish it promptly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A building severely collapsed after a fire at a motorcycle shop in Tainan's West Central District. The city government ordered the business owner to promptly demolish it and handle the aftermath, or face penalties under the Building Act.
Taiwanese prospect Li Hao-yu returns home after season in the U.S.; aims for spot on 26-man Opening Day roster next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taiwanese baseball prospect Li Hao-yu, who plays for the 底特律老虎隊, broke several batting records for Taiwanese players in Major League Baseball this season. His goal for next year is to make the 26-man Opening Day roster.
Taoyuan Aerotropolis plans IC substrate industrial zone; village chief calls for oversight mechanism to prevent pollution from recurring
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taoyuan Aerotropolis plans to designate 40 hectares in the Industrial Zone 3 area for advanced IC substrate businesses. Because Guolin Village in Dayuan District was badly affected by pollution from 宇鴻科技, the local village chief fears a repeat and has joined others in proposing the concept of a "宇鴻科技 clause," calling for environmental risk assessments and an oversight mechanism. The Department of Economic Development pledged to implement pollution prevention measures and maintain communication.
Facts
Just 110 meters from the Aviation City Dahai Village resettlement area
Fire at Green Island landfill burns for 4 days; residents say plastic odor is affecting daily life
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A fire at the Green Island landfill burned for 4 days. 台東縣消防局 has brought the blaze under control, but nearly all the garbage at the site has burned away. Smoke has drifted into the Hot Spring Community on the northeast monsoon, causing a troublesome plastic odor. 台東縣環保局 said it has helped ship back more than 1000 metric tons of garbage this year and suspects the fire was caused by batteries or gas canisters among the recyclable materials. As the materials are sold for revenue, the township office must plan how to handle the matter. 綠島鄉公所 plans to seek a 7.5 million yuan central government subsidy in 2027 to purchase storage equipment, but acquiring the land is held up by the 林保署 declassification process.
Facts
The Green Island landfill, which burned for 4 days
More than 1000 metric tons of garbage
A 7.5 million yuan subsidy for processing recyclable materials next year (2027)
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire takes effect; Zelensky says, “This is news to me, too”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Trump announced that a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire agreement had taken effect. Zelensky said he was unaware of it and requested confirmation of the details; Russian forces later attacked a power plant in Kharkiv. The article also mentions controversy over a US-Russia agreement on diesel exports and US threats to cut off support for Ukraine.
Perception gap over AI capabilities widens; Karpathy describes a global “four-tier cognitive funnel,” with 20 million people in the “AI agent vertigo zone”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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Facts
Original底層「AI 真空區」(約 60 億人 / 75%)
Original第二層「初級輔助層」(約 10 億至 20 億人 / 20%)
Original第三層「AI代理眩暈區」(約 2000 萬人 / 0.2%)
Top of the pyramid: “internal restricted zone” (about 5,000 people / 0.00006%)
Evolving into an extremely steep “four-tier cognitive funnel”
Could a global bond selloff ease pressure to raise interest rates? Government bond yields surge as rate-hike expectations ease across 8 major economies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A global bond selloff has sent government bond yields soaring, indirectly tightening financial conditions and cooling expectations for interest rate hikes across 8 major economies. T. Rowe Price, JPMorgan Chase and 德意志銀行 are among the institutions that say this effect could reduce the need for further central bank rate hikes, though high oil prices and fiscal concerns remain sources of uncertainty.
Facts
Declined by nearly 200 basis points
Assets under management totaled $1.9 trillion
Cumulative rate hikes are expected to total about 539 basis points
Below the 717 basis points projected in September
The average yield has topped 4%
Oil prices remain above $100 a barrel
Rose by more than 70 basis points
Rose by 31 basis points
Rose by 61 basis points, respectively
And 121 basis points
Companies mentioned：彭博、T. Rowe Price、摩根大通私人銀行、德意志銀行、巴克萊、聯準會、UOB Kay Hian
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles again; unusual trajectory raises suspicion of hypersonic weapon
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles eastward from the Pyongyang area on the morning of the 12th. Japan, the United States and South Korea are working closely to analyze the launches. Japan's Defense Ministry said the second missile followed an unusual trajectory, raising suspicions it was a hypersonic weapon. South Korea's military said the launches were intended to display military strength, reflecting intensifying arms competition and heightened tensions on the peninsula.
Oil price retreat and exporter selling propel won to a two-year high
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The won surged to a two-year high on the 12th, mainly due to falling international oil prices and South Korean exporters selling US dollars. The won has gained 7.7% so far this year, reversing its losses in the first half and becoming one of Asia's strongest-performing currencies.
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Original韓元兌美元匯率在12日盤中一度跌至1美元兌1,333.30韓元，創下近兩年新高。
Falling international crude oil prices are one of the main factors driving the won higher.
South Korean exporters, particularly semiconductor giants, have been selling large amounts of U.S. dollars.
The won has appreciated 7.7% against the U.S. dollar year to date.
Min Gyeong-won, an economist at 首爾友利銀行, believes exporters’ demand to convert foreign currency into won will continue to support the currency.
Overall trading was relatively thin that day because Japanese markets were closed.
Could the Fed’s October rate hike actually benefit U.S. stocks? 美銀 warns of a “bond bubble-ending”
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美銀 strategists warned that high interest rates pose a risk of ending the bond bubble, and predicted that a Fed rate hike in October could benefit stocks. With global bond yields surging, the France-Germany yield spread widening and 8 trillion dollars parked in money market funds, markets face a pivotal moment for pricing assets.
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The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield briefly rose to 5.36%, while the 30-year yield climbed to its highest level since 2002.
美銀 strategist Michael Hartnett warned of a “bond bubble-ending,” saying high interest rates are forcing markets to reassess fiscal burdens, AI investment and asset valuations.
As of Wednesday that week, global cash inflows reached 166.4 billion dollars, the largest amount since April 2020, while money market funds held about 8 trillion dollars.
The yield spread between French and German government bonds widened to 140 basis points, returning to the stress range seen during the eurozone debt crisis.
According to Polymarket data, the probability of Democrats winning both the House and Senate rose to 64%.
The spread on CCC-rated credit bonds tracked by 美銀 has risen to 1,200 basis points, its highest level since 2022.
Taiwan stocks after the close: Financial and shipping shares join forces to lift index back above 49000, leaving a lower shadow of more than 500 points
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Taiwan stocks were weighed down by heavyweight electronics shares on the 12th, but financial and shipping stocks helped the index climb from its opening low. It regained 49000 and closed at 49301.96, with turnover of 843.9 billion yuan.
Facts
The Taiwan Stock Exchange weighted index closed at 49301.96, down a slight 11.48 points.
Turnover on the Taiwan stock market today was 843.9 billion yuan.
Financial stocks showed strength today, with 富邦金 and 中信金 both rising more than 3%.
The three major container shipping companies advanced: 長榮 hit the limit-up, 萬海 rose 8% and 陽明 gained 6%.
Amid the impact of the U.S. Section 337 investigation, 台達電 fell 3% today, 鴻海 dropped 1.8% and 廣達 also declined 1%.
和碩 benefited from the start of shipments for an AI server project; September revenue jumped, sending the stock to its limit-up and triggering a trading halt.
大立光 said at its earnings briefing that U.S. clients had cut orders for new models, but its share price hit the limit-up.
New opportunities for Hong Kong? New Huanggang Port officially opens, introducing “cooperative inspection” for 24-hour clearance
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The new Huanggang Port linking Shenzhen and Hong Kong officially opened on Monday, adopting a “cooperative inspection” model to provide 24-hour clearance and greatly reduce crossing times, with the aim of promoting integration of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong industrial chain.
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The new Huanggang Port officially opened at 6:30 a.m. on Monday (the 12th).
The new Huanggang Port has a total building area of about 689,700 square meters.
The new port uses a “cooperative inspection, one-time clearance” model.
The new port has 180 inspection lanes in both directions.
The new port is designed to handle 200,000 passenger crossings per day.
More than 5,100 people and 950 vehicles crossed the border in the first 2 hours after it opened.
The shuttle bus service (皇巴), which had operated for nearly 30 years, has ceased service.
New credit-reporting rules take effect at the end of October; brokerages and banks will inevitably take a cautious approach to lending at first!
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金管會 announced that 聯徵中心’s cross-industry credit inquiry mechanism will take effect at the end of October, aiming to prevent excessive leverage. Brokerages and banks will exchange credit data in both directions, prompting brokerages to take a cautious approach to margin financing initially. The effect of tighter market liquidity will be significant, compounded by a decline in banks’ LCR.
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金管會 announced that 聯徵中心 will establish a cross-industry credit inquiry mechanism, which is expected to go online at the end of October.
Under the new system, brokerages will have full access to information from 聯徵中心, including total loan amounts and the lending terms of individual banks.
Brokerages will also disclose unsecured-purpose loans and margin financing balances to banks, creating a two-way exchange of credit data.
Banks’ LCR has typically been 130~140%, but reports have emerged that it fell below 120% in Q3.
The 7 banks using the IRB approach are 中信、國泰、富邦、合庫、兆豐、一銀 and 玉山.
台智雲’s sovereign AI model excels, ranking among the Ministry of Digital Affairs’ top ten and entering five major industry sectors
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台智雲 announced that its Formosa Foundation Model performed well in the Ministry of Digital Affairs’ AIEC evaluation, showcasing the advantage of locally grounded language in homegrown models. It also emphasized that models with fewer parameters can help reduce deployment costs and strengthen sovereign AI governance.
Facts
台智雲’s Formosa Foundation Model (FFM) ranked 9th and 10th overall, respectively, in the Digital Development Ministry’s AIEC evaluation, with FFM-Gemma4-31B and FFM-Muse-Glimmer-30B.
Among large models with fewer than 35 billion parameters, 台智雲’s 2 models took 2nd and 3rd place.
台智雲’s 3 FFM models scored 0.98, 0.96 and 0.94, respectively, on the “Taiwanese values” metric.
台智雲 General Manager 吳漢章 said the core of sovereign AI is enabling governments and businesses to independently control models, data, deployment and governance.
台智雲 has deployed its FFM series in sovereign AI projects in finance, healthcare, justice, government and manufacturing.
東浦精密 ramps up shipments of AI application products; Q3 revenue hits a record 1.141 billion yuan, up 81% year on year
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東浦精密 posted record Q3 2026 revenue of 1.141 billion yuan, up more than 81% year on year, driven by increased AI product shipments and overseas capacity expansion.
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東浦精密 reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of 1.141 billion yuan, up 81.73% year on year.
東浦精密’s monthly revenue reached a record 404 million yuan in September 2026.
東浦精密’s cumulative revenue for January-September 2026 has already surpassed its full-year total for 2025.
東浦精密 recorded about 418 million yuan in bargain purchase gains from its acquisition of Bi-Link.
東浦精密 plans to invest 600 million baht to establish a subsidiary in Thailand.
Reports say 華為 will launch a sub-brand for phones called “星芒”? 華為 responds
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Reports say 華為 plans to launch the “星芒” sub-brand targeting the midrange market, but the company has denied the reports. Tianyancha confirmed that 華為 has registered the “星芒” and “星耀” trademarks, reflecting a brand restructuring strategy to address market demand.
Facts
華為 customer service responded to rumors about the “星芒” sub-brand, saying it could not verify the information.
華為技術有限公司 has registered the “華為星芒” trademark.
Rumors say “星芒” will feature a self-developed Kirin 8-series chip and the native HarmonyOS.
華為 applied to register trademarks including “星耀手機” in 2023.
The 榮耀 brand became independent within 華為 in 2013.
Has selling pressure run its course? 35.1 billion dollars poured in over one week as U.S. stocks and emerging markets surge in appeal
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Easing geopolitical concerns fueled a simultaneous rebound in global equity and bond markets. Over the past week, equity ETFs saw net inflows of $35.174 billion and fixed-income ETFs attracted $22.589 billion, while corporate earnings momentum in the United States and emerging markets remained strong.
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Overall equity ETFs recorded net inflows of $35.174 billion over the past week.
Fixed-income ETFs recorded net inflows of $22.589 billion over the past week.
U.S. equity ETFs led with net inflows of $17.715 billion.
Investment-grade bond ETFs attracted $17.939 billion.
The S&P 500’s EPS growth rate is expected to reach 29.6% in the third quarter of 2026.
Emerging-market EPS is forecast to post a compound annual growth rate of 27% from 2023 to 2027.
South Korea saw net foreign selling of $4.827 billion over the past week.
聯華林德’s oxy-fuel combustion technology adopted by 台泥 and other companies; HaaS integration could boost hydrogen capacity by 50%.
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聯華林德 announced that its oxy-fuel combustion technology has been adopted by 台泥 and other companies, and can boost capacity by more than 50%. It is also advancing a HaaS model to connect the hydrogen industry chain and accelerate real-world applications.
Facts
聯華林德’s oxy-fuel combustion technology has been adopted by 台泥, 華新麗華 and other companies, with capacity able to rise by more than 50% and fuel use reduced by up to 50%.
Japan’s 千代田鋼鐵 adopted the OXYGON flameless pure-oxygen solution, with tests showing gas consumption down 58.2% and ladle preheating time cut from 5 hours and 40 minutes to 3 hours.
國際能源總署 forecasts that the global clean energy market will double to $3 trillion by 2035.
Investment in low-carbon hydrogen production projects surged 80% in 2025 from the previous year, the largest increase among clean energy technologies.
The global hydrogen vehicle market is projected to grow from $57.1 billion in 2023 to $427.3 billion in 2031, with a compound annual growth rate of 29.4%.
By removing 79% of the nitrogen in air, oxy-fuel combustion technology can cut heating time by at least half.
Companies mentioned：聯華林德、台泥、華新麗華、金聯成、羅東鋼鐵、千代田鋼鐵、聯華新能源、亞氫動力、國際能源總署、SNE Research