全國電 takes a cautious view of next year's domestic market, flexibly adjusting its rollout of large-format stores and AI strategy
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全國電(6281-TW) announced at an investor conference on the 12th that, in response to challenges from the housing market and geopolitics, it will continue to phase out weaker large-format stores of over 100 ping and strengthen its generative AI membership strategy to adapt to market changes and capture domestic demand.
Facts
全國電 held an online investor conference on the 12th, with Zhao Yi-jun, associate director of its Finance and Accounting Division, attending to provide an explanation.
全國電 now operates more than 80 DC large-format stores, each measuring over 100 ping, accounting for more than a quarter of its total stores.
全國電 plans to maintain a pace of replacing 10 to 15 large-format stores a year across its physical retail network.
As of the end of September this year, 全國電 had 318 physical stores across Taiwan and 1592 employees.
全國電 has maintained an average cash dividend yield of more than 5% over the past 5 years.
全國電's e-commerce platform has been fully upgraded to its third generation, and the company is now rolling out generative AI technology across the platform.
明泰 showcases 1.6T liquid-cooled switches at the 2026 OCP Summit, strengthening its AI data center strategy
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佳世達 subsidiary 明泰 will attend the 2026 OCP Summit, showcasing 1.6T switches based on the ORV3 standard and liquid-cooling solutions. It is combining resources from 其陽 and 佺璟科技 to strengthen its AI infrastructure strategy.
Facts
明泰 will attend the 2026 OCP Global Summit from October 12 to 15, 2026.
明泰's showcased switch features a Broadcom TH6 network switching chip and has a switching capacity of 102.4Tbps.
The product supports the high-bandwidth, low-latency networking required for AI data center Scale-up and Scale-out.
明泰 has adopted direct liquid cooling (DLC) technology to reduce energy consumption and noise.
The product uses a modular CPU architecture that can be configured with AMD or Intel platforms.
The exhibits include integrated ORV3 rack solutions for computing, networking and cooling.
The switch features a BMC management module using an ASPEED chip, with integrated leak detection.
Good news for 台積電 is coming! Who will be the next dark horse?
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After the National Day holiday, Taiwan stocks were affected by volatility in U.S. stocks and a decline in 台積電 ADRs, with the market watching for the company's investor conference to catalyze the market. 台積電 is expected to post 45% revenue growth in 2026, with capital expenditure projected to increase sharply. The CPO optical communications and memory industries are set to benefit from expanding AI demand.
Facts
台積電 is expected to post 45% revenue growth in 2026, with a chance of challenging 40% in 2027
台積電 capital expenditure could rise to US$70 billion to US$80 billion in 2027, and further challenge US$90 billion to US$100 billion in 2028
Lumentum says order visibility for some products now extends into 2029
萬潤 enters the supply chain for FAU fiber arrays and laser inspection
Taiwan stocks currently have a cash dividend yield of about 2.36%, while their price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios are both relatively high
Analysts have set a target price of NT$4,200 for 台積電
麗升 expands into EV charging station operations, completes acquisition of 3 supercharging sites; set to contribute steady revenue from Q4
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麗升(8087-TW) announced its entry into the smart EV charging station operations market, completing the acquisition of 3 supercharging sites in Hsinchu, Taichung and Yunlin, with a total of 24 charging guns. The sites are expected to contribute revenue starting in the fourth quarter.
Facts
麗升 has entered the smart EV charging station operations market and completed the acquisition of equipment at 3 supercharging sites
The 3 supercharging sites are located in Hsinchu, Taichung and Yunlin, with a total of 24 charging guns
The 3 sites are already in operation and are expected to contribute steady revenue starting in the fourth quarter
The Taichung site recorded more than 20,000 kWh of charging in just 14 days after beginning operations in June this year
Monthly charging at the Yunlin and Hsinchu sites has consistently exceeded 70,000 kWh
麗升 Chairperson Lin Li-chen is leading the company's green energy value chain strategy
Subsidiary 香印永續綠電 signed a 30MW green electricity wheeling contract
In 2026, it ranked among the top 15 domestic electricity retailers by wheeled volume and is expected to reach the top 10 in the first quarter of 2027
麗升 September revenue was NT$64.368 million, up 1.25 times month on month and 26% year on year
Revenue for the first 3 quarters of this year totaled NT$606 million, up 1.78 times year on year
捷流閥 Q3 revenue jumped to NT$644 million, a new high for 11 quarters; second-half outlook remains positive
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捷流閥業（4580-TW）reported September 2026 revenue of NT$225 million and third-quarter revenue of NT$644 million, a new high for 11 quarters. Revenue for January-September totaled NT$1.811 billion. Benefiting from expansion by semiconductor and high-tech customers, order visibility stands at 7 months.
Facts
Revenue in September 2026 reached NT$225 million, up 5.47% month on month and 12.24% year on year
Third-quarter revenue reached NT$644 million, up 8.57% quarter on quarter and 10.94% year on year, the highest in 11 quarters
Revenue for January-September totaled NT$1.811 billion, up 5.46% year on year
Order visibility currently extends to 7 months, and second-half revenue is expected to be significantly higher than first-half revenue
Orders from the semiconductor and high-tech electronics sectors rose 15% year on year
Semiconductor and high-tech orders are projected to rise to 3 to 4 tenths of total revenue
Third-quarter business growth was primarily driven by expansion of new facilities by semiconductor and high-tech industry customers
The company will continue to deepen cooperation with customers across a range of industries and build its presence in semiconductors, high-tech industrial facilities and energy infrastructure
〈南亞科 investor briefing〉 ScreenTek plans 3D advanced packaging and testing at its Pingtung Science Park plant, with TSV and wafer-stacking technologies to be introduced in 2028
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南亞科 General Manager Li Peiying announced at an investor conference that equipment installation at the new Linkou 5A fab will begin in Q1 next year, with monthly capacity reaching 30,000 wafers in 2028. The Pingtung fab will adopt 3D advanced packaging and testing technology, with nearly 480 billion in total investment funded by internal funds to strengthen its AI project portfolio.
Facts
Equipment installation at 南亞科’s new Linkou 5A fab is expected to begin in the first quarter next year.
Monthly wafer input at 南亞科’s new Linkou 5A fab is expected to reach 30,000 wafers by the end of 2028.
Monthly wafer input at 南亞科’s new Linkou 5A fab is expected to rise to 50,000 wafers by the end of 2030.
南亞科 expects to introduce advanced 3D IC technologies, including through-silicon vias (TSV) and wafer stacking, by the end of 2028.
南亞科’s total investment in the new Linkou 5A fab is estimated at nearly 480 billion.
南亞科 currently has net cash of about 270 billion.
南亞科’s third-generation 10-nanometer-class process (1C) is expected to begin customer validation in the first quarter of 2027.
DRAM maker 南亞科 (2408-TW) held an investor conference and reported record after-tax net profit of 87.627 billion in the third quarter, up 74.6% quarter-on-quarter and 55 times year-on-year, with EPS of 25.4 yuan. General Manager Li Peiying said strong AI demand has left DRAM severely undersupplied, and ASPs will continue to rise in the fourth quarter.
Facts
南亞科 posted third-quarter after-tax net profit of 87.627 billion, up 74.6% quarter-on-quarter and 55 times year-on-year, with earnings per share of 25.4 yuan.
南亞科’s after-tax net profit for the first 3 quarters totaled 163.777 billion, with earnings per share of 49.28 yuan.
南亞科’s third-quarter revenue was 133.649 billion, up 61.9% quarter-on-quarter and 611% year-on-year. Its gross margin was 85.7%, up 6.2 percentage points quarter-on-quarter and 67.2 percentage points year-on-year.
南亞科’s third-quarter operating margin was 80%, up 6.3 percentage points quarter-on-quarter and 74 percentage points year-on-year.
南亞科’s average DRAM selling price rose more than 60% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter, while sales volume fell by a mid-single-digit percentage.
AI infrastructure accounted for more than 20% of 南亞科’s revenue, and that share is expected to continue rising from 2027 to 2029.
南亞科’s LTA capacity coverage rate is about 50% to 70%, with contract terms ranging from 3 months to 3 years.
DDR5 accounts for about 10% at 南亞科, and the share could be raised from 10% to 40% if demand warrants.
Could the 10-year Treasury yield topping 5% revive 2007 history? Experts say the stock market’s fortunes cannot be judged by interest rates alone
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The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield topped 5% and climbed to 5.23%, its highest level since 2007, prompting market concerns that the global financial crisis could recur. Analysts cited in this article say the current environment differs from 2007 and that a yield above 5% is not the main cause of a stock market crash.
Facts
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield topped 5% in September and climbed to 5.23%, its highest level since 2007
U.S. federal government debt topped the $40 trillion mark on Aug. 18, 2026
The University of Michigan’s consumer inflation expectations for the next year rose from 4.0% in August to 4.6% in September
WTI crude prices rose from $84.57 per barrel at the end of August to $97.26 in early September
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 16, lifting the target range for its benchmark rate to 3.75% to 4.00%
D.R. Horton and Lennar shares plunged 23.35% and 42.54%, respectively, over the past year
輝達 (NVDA-US) plunged 3.64% in a single day and fell 8.58% for the week
The S&P 500 hit a record high of 1,565.15 points on Oct. 9, 2007, then plunged 57% over the following 17 months
Margin debt hits a record high; did turnover fail to absorb 840 billion in trading? A high-level long-side sell-off has been set in motion!
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Taiwan stocks are seeing insufficient trading volume while margin debt hits a record high, signaling risks from crowded positions at elevated levels. Heavy electrical equipment stocks such as 華城 have strengthened on rising volume amid AI demand. Although 台達電 faces a 337 investigation, its operations have not been affected; investors are advised to trim semiconductor packaging and testing stocks at elevated levels.
Facts
Taiwan stocks closed at 49,301.96 points, with trading value of 843.9 billion.
Margin debt has surged to a record high, while the market lacks sufficient trading volume to facilitate an effective rotation of shares.
華城 (1519-TW) is benefiting from demand for power infrastructure at AI data centers and grid upgrades.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched a 337 investigation into power supply systems for AI servers, involving 台達電 and 廣達.
台達電 said the 337 investigation has not affected its related products or operations.
Investors are mainly concerned about rate hikes because higher interest rates could make lower-risk assets such as bonds more attractive and raise the return required on riskier assets such as stocks.
In the year after the first rate hike, average cumulative returns for U.S. and global stocks reached 10.8% and 8.5%, respectively.
In this historical sample, average cumulative returns for U.S. and global stocks in the 3 years after the first rate hike were 43.9% and 35.7%, respectively.
The current inflation problem is driven mainly by higher oil prices caused by war, making it a relatively short-term shock.
Diesel crisis puts Trump under pressure; correlation with Treasury yields surpasses that with crude oil for the first time
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A 71% annual rise in U.S. diesel prices is driving inflation and Treasury yields, with the correlation surpassing that of crude oil for the first time. Trump has temporarily suspended the diesel tax to shore up his election prospects and plans to buy oil from Russia, but industry players are skeptical that the measures will work.
Could the AI bubble trigger another subprime crisis? Jefferies warns of possible “capital destruction” in the U.S. and market share shifting to Chinese open-source models
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Jefferies strategist Chris Wood warned in the latest quarterly report that the AI investment boom resembles the 2008 subprime crisis. Excessively concentrated credit support from large cloud providers to unprofitable OpenAI and Anthropic could trigger massive capital losses in the U.S.
〈Hong Kong market close〉恒指 edges up; mainland banks rally across the board as AI hardware stocks fall
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Hong Kong stocks rose slightly on Monday, with 恒指 up 0.25% to 24,271 points and sharp divergence among sectors. Mainland bank shares climbed across the board on expectations of high dividends, with all 4 major mainland banks hitting record highs. AI hardware and optical communications stocks fell amid concerns that capital spending has peaked and potential U.S. FCC restrictions. 華泰證券 advised investors to use high-dividend assets as a defensive core holding.
Facts
恒指 rose 59 points, or 0.25%, to close at 24,271 points on the 12th.
The cash dividend payout ratio at the 6 major banks was uniformly raised to 31%.
〈Mainland China stock market close〉Afternoon losses widen sharply as the 3 major indexes fall
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China’s 3 major A-share indexes extended their declines on Monday (the 12th) afternoon, with more than four thousand companies falling across the market and turnover shrinking. 華泰證券 and 招商策略 recommended watching for opportunities in technology hardware, cyclical sectors and brokerages.
Facts
The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 0.43% at 3,797.24 points on Monday.
The Shenzhen Component Index closed down 2.03% at 12,384.87 points on Monday.
The ChiNext Index closed down 2.61% at 2,963.82 points on Monday.
A total of 4,317 stocks fell across the 2 markets and the Beijing Stock Exchange, while only 1,167 rose.
Turnover across the 2 markets totaled RMB 1.5378 trillion, down RMB 362.8 billion from the previous trading day.
Where will the next leg of the AI rally be? What is the strategy behind 009815, 00918 and 009829 forming a “U.S.-Taiwan-Korea golden triangle”?
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大華銀投信 has proposed a “U.S.-Taiwan-Korea AI golden triangle” strategy amid the AI investment boom, recommending that investors use 009815, 00918 and 009829 ETFs to gain exposure to U.S. technology growth, Taiwan’s high-dividend supply chain and South Korea’s memory industry, respectively, to address different market stages and risk profiles.
Facts
大華銀投信 has proposed the “U.S.-Taiwan-Korea AI golden triangle” concept, dividing investment roles among the 009815, 00918 and 009829 ETFs.
00918, 大華優利高填息30, combines Taiwan AI supply-chain stocks with a high-dividend strategy to balance growth and cash flow.
009829, 大華韓國KOSPI 50, has significant exposure to South Korean leaders including 三星電子 and SK海力士, targeting HBM demand and a valuation recovery.
Market attention is gradually shifting from simply chasing chips to asking “who can truly monetize AI.”
What is 00989B? Short duration and high coupons to weather volatility: can investors still pursue yield with non-investment-grade bond ETFs?
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With high interest rates persisting, funds are shifting toward short-duration non-investment-grade bond ETFs. 00989B, 台新美國優選收益非投等債ETF, uses a rigorous screening process to target short-term U.S. corporate bonds with high coupons and low credit ratings, seeking a balance between yield and volatility.
Facts
00989B tracks the ICE TPEx 1-5 Year BB-B U.S. Select Non-Investment Grade Bond Index.
00989B’s screening criteria require a coupon rate of at least 6.5%.
U.S. debt hits a record high; former IMF chief economist warns lack of resilience could trigger crisis
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Former IMF chief economist Kenneth Rogoff warned that record-high U.S. debt and a lack of resilience could lead to a crisis triggered by geopolitical shocks. He said interest expenses are surging and AI cannot solve the debt problem.
Facts
Former IMF chief economist Kenneth Rogoff said U.S. government debt has reached a record high and warned that a U.S. debt crisis could erupt in the near future.
Rogoff said geopolitical or atypical shocks, such as a large-scale war, developments in the Taiwan Strait or a massive cyberattack, could all serve as triggers.
According to an assessment by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO), interest expenses on debt have risen to the second-largest item in the federal budget and are moving toward first place.
Rogoff believes the United States, as the world’s largest debtor, is the most vulnerable to rising interest rates.
U.S. debt has exceeded 100% of GDP. Every 1-percentage-point increase in interest rates would add enough interest costs to offset the resulting tax revenue gains.
Rogoff predicted that a crisis could involve the Federal Reserve allowing inflation to run unchecked or imposing “financial repression” similar to Japan’s.
AI is more capital-intensive than labor-intensive, and capital is harder to tax, making it more difficult for governments to ease debt burdens through tax revenue.
〈Fitness business booms〉世界健身-KY posts record September revenue, combines medicine and fitness to build health management platform and expand overseas
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世界健身-KY reported record September revenue of NT$1.001 billion, with revenue up 7.85% year over year in the first 3 quarters. The company is actively expanding in Taiwan and overseas, including Thailand, and combining medical technology with its services to build a health management platform and strengthen its competitiveness.
Facts
世界健身-KY reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.001 billion in September, a record for a single month.
World Gym’s consolidated revenue in the first 3 quarters totaled NT$8.742 billion, up 7.85% year over year.
World Gym’s membership revenue grew about 9.25%, while revenue from personal trainers increased 6.8%.
World Gym’s first full-service club in Bangkok, Thailand, is expected to open at the end of the year.
World Gym plans to open another 12-15 locations across Taiwan this year.
World Gym’s membership is expected to exceed 500,000.
World Gym has introduced Pilates reformer beds and a digital platform, and completed a partnership plan with The abs company.
Companies mentioned：世界健身-KY、World Gym、The abs company
Will memory demand keep rising? Humanoid robots’ DRAM demand projected to surge 20 times by 2030
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Counterpoint projects that humanoid robots’ DRAM demand will reach 172,000 Tbit in 2030, 20 times the level in 2026. The adoption of end-to-end models and battery-life constraints are making low-power LPDDR memory the mainstream choice, as major manufacturers including Samsung, SK海力士 and Micron actively develop related technologies.
Facts
Counterpoint projects that humanoid robots’ DRAM demand will rise from about 8,300 Tbit in 2026 to about 172,000 Tbit in 2030.
The average DRAM capacity in each humanoid robot is expected to rise from 19GB in 2026 to 39GB in 2030.
Global shipments of humanoid robots exceeded 22,000 units in the first half of 2026, up nearly 300% year over year.
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said L4 and higher autonomous vehicles typically carry more than 200GB of memory, and humanoid robots are expected to require a similar capacity.
長鑫科技 announced mass production of LPDDR6, with speeds of up to 12,800Mbps. Its first device to feature the memory will be the 小米18 Fold.
平和環保 reported revenue of NT$153 million for the third quarter of 2026, its highest in 4 quarters, and said it expects revenue to grow in the second half of the year. The company said a recovery in outsourced wastewater treatment volumes and expansion among clients across diverse industries are driving growth in its operating scale.
Facts
平和環保 reported revenue of NT$153 million for the third quarter of 2026, a 4-quarter high, up 4.64% quarter over quarter and down 0.15% year over year.
平和環保 reported revenue of NT$278 million in the first half of 2026, a gross margin of 46.82%, net income after tax of NT$45.74 million and earnings per share of NT$1.47.
平和環保 provides 24-hour continuous outsourced industrial wastewater treatment and continues to develop new clients across a range of downstream industries.
On the 12th, the Ministry of Economic Affairs found that dumped Vietnamese cold-rolled stainless steel had caused material injury to domestic industry. Rising import volumes and falling prices had widened industry losses, and the Ministry of Finance will now conduct an anti-dumping investigation.
Facts
On the 12th, the Ministry of Economic Affairs convened a Trade Remedies Review Committee meeting and formally found that domestic industry had suffered material injury from certain cold-rolled stainless steel flat-rolled products from Vietnam.
Imports of certain cold-rolled stainless steel flat-rolled products from Vietnam increased substantially from 2024 to 2025.
The import prices of the products under investigation fell year after year and were all below the domestic selling prices of local products.
To protect their market share, domestic companies had no choice but to cut prices, and their price cuts were even steeper than those of the products under investigation.
The investigation covers the period from January 2023 to June 2026.
The Ministry of Finance must make a preliminary determination on whether dumping occurred within 70 days of the day after the notice is served.
Through the first 6 months of 2026, losses on domestic sales had not worsened further, as the applicant announced plans to seek an anti-dumping investigation and the price gap between the two sides narrowed.
Domestic violence is not a one-off incident: Nantou County Health Bureau urges people to seek help early and break the cycle of violence
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The Nantou County Health Bureau said in a press release that cases involving descendants abusing their ascendants accounted for 11% of reported domestic violence cases in fiscal year 114. It stressed that violence is not an isolated incident and used a real case to illustrate the effectiveness of coordinated intervention by medical and social services, urging people to seek help early to break the cycle of violence.
Facts
The total number of reported domestic violence cases nationwide in fiscal year 114 was 190,676.
There were 21,065 domestic violence cases involving descendants abusing their ascendants in fiscal year 114, accounting for 11%.
The director of the Nantou County Health Bureau is 陳南松.
In the case, the victim, 安仔, was 70 years old, and the abuser, her son 阿宇, was 30.
阿宇 was assessed as having bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder.
The phone number for the Nantou district office of the Nantou County Community Mental Health Center is 049-2202662.
Taiwan stocks repeatedly stall in attempts to break 50,000; will 台積電’s earnings call lead the charge? Analysts also highlight this type of stock
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Taiwan stocks hit resistance in their bid to reach 50,000 points, with 台積電's earnings briefing in the spotlight. Institutional investors are optimistic that AI demand and export orders will support the fourth-quarter market, and singled out ASICs, optical communications and ABF substrates as sectors with investment potential.
Facts
Taiwan stocks opened under pressure on the 12th and ended the session down 11.48 points at 49,301.96.
台積電's September revenue reached NT$511.8 billion, up 54.6% year over year.
Taiwan's export orders reached US$102.96 billion in August, topping US$100 billion for the first time.
Capital spending by the four major U.S. cloud giants is forecast to rise 80% year over year this year, reaching US$760 billion.
Institutional investors are optimistic about sectors including customized ASIC chips, optical communications and ABF substrates.
Flu cases requiring intensive care and deaths both hit 5-year highs for the same period! 1.91 million people rush to get flu shots; doctor reveals “5 major warning symptoms” not to ignore
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The latest flu surveillance data released by the Centers for Disease Control show that weekly cases requiring intensive care and deaths recently hit 5-year highs, mainly due to the H1N1 virus. The agency also reminded the public to watch for five major warning symptoms and said publicly funded vaccines for 2026 are now available, covering several high-risk groups.
Facts
In week 39 (Sept. 27 to Oct. 3), Taiwan recorded 219 new cases of severe flu complications and 44 deaths in a single week, the highest figures for the same period in nearly 5 years.
The vast majority of recent severe flu cases and deaths were caused by influenza A H1N1.
The 2026 publicly funded flu vaccination program officially began on Oct. 1, with a total of 7,050,150 doses procured by the government.
People aged 19 to 64 who have high-risk chronic diseases, a BMI of 30 or above, rare diseases or qualifications for major illnesses or injuries are included in the first phase of publicly funded vaccinations.
It usually takes about 2 weeks after a flu shot for sufficient protection to develop; vaccination does not provide immediate immunity.
Hualien raises Chongyang Festival gifts for seniors! Hsu Chen-wei personally presents NT$10,000 to centenarians, with 122 across the county celebrating
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The Hualien County government has launched its Chongyang Festival gifts for seniors, raising the amount for those aged 65-84 to NT$1,000. County Magistrate Hsu Chen-wei visited 122 centenarians to present each with a NT$10,000 gift. The deadline for collecting cash is Nov. 27, 115, and the county government is also strengthening its age-friendly care network.
Facts
Hualien County has raised Chongyang Festival gifts for seniors aged 65 to 84 to NT$1,000.
Hualien County has 122 residents aged 100 or older this year, each of whom will receive a NT$10,000 gift.
The deadline to collect Chongyang Festival gifts for seniors in cash is Nov. 27, 115.
The monthly subsidy cap for taxis offering services to seniors and people with disabilities was raised to NT$1,500 in June this year.
The Hualien County government offers ordinary seniors a denture subsidy of up to NT$50,000.
To qualify for the Chongyang Festival gift for seniors, recipients must have been registered residents of Hualien County for at least three months and actually live there.
Form a “one-day archaeology team”! Shihsanhang Museum joins forces with National Cheng Kung University and the Archaeological Society for an in-depth look at the Renli site in Gongliao; free advance registration opens 10/13
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新北市立十三行博物館, National Cheng Kung University and the Archaeological Society will jointly host a free one-day archaeological experience at the Renli site on 10/25. The event combines low-carbon transportation with fieldwork to promote public archaeology and environmental sustainability.
Facts
The event will take place at the Renli archaeological site in Gongliao District, part of the Shihsanhang culture and dating back about 600 years.
The program includes an indoor introduction to the site and artifact identification, hands-on operation of excavation tools in the field, and the use of precision instruments to survey and map boundary walls and features.
“ZEMO零邁移動” will provide electric shuttle service for the event in support of sustainability.
Food and drink will include classic Fulong lunch boxes and local specialty agar jelly.
The event is free, with a limit of 20 participants. Registration opens on Oct. 13.
The director of the Shihsanhang Museum is Lo Pei-hsuan, and the head of National Cheng Kung University's Graduate Institute of Archaeology is Chao Chin-yung.
Get 1950 just for getting vaccinated! How to claim the government's “Health Coins,” redemption guide and Apple Watch raffle all in one guide
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The Health Promotion Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare launched the Health Coins program on Oct. 1, 2026, encouraging people to earn points through activities such as vaccination and health screenings. Participants can earn up to 1950 coins, with redemption opening in December of the same year.
Facts
The government has introduced a new Health Coins program, officially launching on Oct. 1. Anyone aged 18 or older with National Health Insurance coverage can earn points by completing designated health tasks.
Original接種流感、新冠及肺炎鏈球菌3種疫苗，合計最高可獲得1950健康幣。
Original新冠疫苗可獲得900幣、流感疫苗450幣，肺炎鏈球菌疫苗則為600幣。
People can earn 200 coins the first time they log in to the Health Coins section through the Health Bank app, and can earn another 100 coins by completing a lifestyle assessment questionnaire.
Health Coins can be redeemed starting Dec. 1, 2026, through the Health Promotion Administration's “Health GO” app.
Gold falls and rebounds again—should you chase it or wait? Why Wu Dan-ru avoids gold: you can only profit from price differences, “but it's hard to get rich”
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Author Wu Dan-ru examines misconceptions about gold investment in her book, noting that gold pays no interest and offers gains only through price differences, making it difficult to build wealth over the long term. She urged the public to move beyond herd behavior and memories of fleeing danger, and turn to productive assets that generate cash flow and compound returns.
Facts
In her book “Financial Intelligence: Winning Without Effort,” author Wu Dan-ru reminds investors not to focus only on small short-term gains and losses, and begins by discussing “herd behavior.”
Gold's biggest weakness is that it pays no interest and cannot generate compound returns. Since the end of the gold standard, it has become a speculative asset tied to fear.
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger do not buy gold, believing it produces nothing and that people in a civilized society should invest in businesses that generate returns.
Wu Dan-ru illustrates how little short-term currency speculation can earn: buying 100,000 New Taiwan dollars' worth of yen can bring in at most two or three thousand dollars, yet takes a great deal of effort.
Taichung's Dadu District to host a senior-friendly job fair on 10/16, with 5 companies offering 109 diverse openings; age is no barrier to employment for middle-aged and older people
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The Taichung City Government's Silver Talent Service Hub for the coastal area will hold a senior-friendly job fair at the Dadu District Office on 10/16, with 5 companies offering 109 jobs to match middle-aged and older job seekers with employers.
Facts
The Taichung City Government's Silver Talent Service Hub for the coastal area will hold a senior-friendly joint job fair in the auditorium on the 5th floor of the Dadu District Office on Oct. 16.
The event will bring together 5 companies, which will offer a total of 109 job openings.
Participating employers include 康閎居家長照, 鋼堡科技, 台灣善美的（全聯福利中心）, 玉美生技 and 宏興麵粉廠.
The openings span a range of fields, including caregiving, manufacturing, fresh food processing and quality assurance.
The Silver Talent Service Hub for the coastal area is located at No. 56, Shuntian Road, Dajia District.
The first 30 people to arrive on the day will receive a complimentary early-bird gift.
Taichung Labor Affairs Bureau Director Lin Shu-yuan said the practical experience of middle-aged and older people has become an indispensable human resource for companies seeking stable operations.
Hsinchu City upgrades its Senior and Disability Card! Mayor Kao Hung-an: rentals of YouBike 2.0E electric-assist bikes open 10/16
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Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an announced that Senior Cards and Disability Cards can be used to rent YouBike 2.0E electric-assist bikes starting Oct. 16, improving travel convenience for seniors and people with disabilities. The monthly points allowance has also been increased to 1,200, reflecting the city government's commitment to caring for older residents and promoting healthy, active living.
Facts
新竹市政府 announced that starting Oct. 16, Senior Card and Disability Card holders can use their social welfare points to rent YouBike 2.0E electric-assist bikes within Hsinchu City, excluding Hsinchu Science Park.
Renting an electric-assist bicycle with a Senior Card or Disability Card costs 10 points for the first 30 minutes. For rentals exceeding 30 minutes and lasting up to 2 hours, 20 points are deducted for each additional 30 minutes. There is no limit on the number of riding hours eligible for social welfare point subsidies.
Hsinchu City has raised the monthly subsidy to 1,200 points for Senior Cards and Disability Cards. The monthly spending limit at farmers’ associations and pharmacies has also increased to 300 points.
微笑單車 Chairwoman Liu Lizhu said YouBike trips in Hsinchu City have reached a cumulative 15 million, and the turnover rate for electric-assist bikes once ranked first nationwide.
Hsinchu City currently has 600 electric-assist bikes, and the city government plans to add another 450 by the end of the year, bringing the total to more than 1,000.
Taichung City Government holds second AI Innovation Applications Competition; Construction Bureau and Transportation Bureau win top honors, showcasing new thinking in smart governance
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The Taichung City Government held the second AI Innovation Applications Competition on October 8. The Construction Bureau and Transportation Bureau won top honors, and their award-winning projects will represent the city government at the 2027 Smart City Innovation Application Awards, showcasing new thinking in smart governance.
Facts
The Taichung City Government held the second 115 Smart City AI Innovation Applications Competition on October 8.
The Construction Bureau’s AI Smart Road Quality Protection project and the Transportation Bureau’s Emergency Vehicle Priority Signals project won top honors.
The 5 selected representative projects will represent the Taichung City Government at the 2027 Smart City Innovation Application Awards.
The Construction Bureau uses smart inspection vehicles equipped with AI image-recognition systems to automatically detect road damage and connect with its work-order system.
The Transportation Bureau has introduced AI audio-recognition technology to identify ambulance sirens in real time and enable priority signals for emergency vehicles.
The 2026 Changhua County Mazu Blessing Culture Festival concluded at Putian Temple in Fangyuan, attracting more than 60,000 visits. County Magistrate Wang Huimei thanked all those who helped, and Baozang Temple in Fenyuan will take over as host in 2027. The event featured singer performances and a raffle, boosting local tourism.
Facts
The 2026 Changhua County Mazu Blessing Culture Festival concluded successfully after its grand Mazu Blessing Gala at Putian Temple in Fangyuan last night (11).
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Through divination blocks cast at 13 Mazu temples, the rotation of the lead-host temples for the next 7 years (2027 to 2033) was revealed in a single announcement.
Putian Temple formally handed the festival flag to Baozang Temple in Fenyuan, the lead host for 2027.
The blessing gala featured performances by well-known Taiwanese-language singers including Weng Yu-Jun, Yeh Nuo-Fan, Tsai Chia-Chen, Tu Hsin-Tien, Wu Shen-Mei and Lung Chien-Yu.
Changhua County Magistrate Wang Huimei and Putian Temple Chairman Hsu Ming-Chan attended the event and celebrated with the public.
Winners must claim their prizes by November 20 by presenting the ticket stub and identification.
Just answer the phone and you can use it! NYCU AI care proposal wins the 亞培 Taiwan Youth Medical Innovation Cup, with young people’s ideas addressing the challenges of aging
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The inaugural 亞培 Taiwan Youth Medical Innovation Cup held its award ceremony on October 7, with the Age-Friendly Home team from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University taking first place for its Call 2 Care AI telephone-care proposal. The competition, co-organized by 亞培 and the Senior Citizens’ Welfare Promotion Alliance of the Republic of China, aims to encourage young people to develop innovative solutions that combine technology with human-centered care to address the challenges of an aging society.
Facts
The inaugural 亞培 Taiwan Youth Medical Innovation Cup held its final and award ceremony on October 7.
The Age-Friendly Home team from 國立陽明交通大學 Department of Life Sciences won first place with its Call 2 Care proposal.
The Call 2 Care proposal uses automated calls and voice interactions to provide medication reminders, health monitoring and alerts for abnormal conditions.
A team from 陽明交通大學 Department of Pharmacy proposed the Follow the Bone Fairy and Get Moving platform, focusing on women going through menopause.
A team from 台北醫學大學 Department of Pharmacy proposed the Muscle Strength Savings Account app, combining virtual-coach workouts with a progress-tracking concept.
A team from 輔仁大學 Department of Occupational Therapy proposed Home Assessment and Training, a one-stop service featuring a Home Health Traffic Light to identify potential risks.
Work begins on Wenzaizun’s first large-scale social housing project; Hou You-yi says it will create a welcoming home for all ages
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The New Taipei City Government held a groundbreaking ceremony on the 12th for Wenzaizun Youth Social Housing. Hou You-yi said it is the area’s first large-scale social housing project, with a total budget of NT$6.8 billion. It is expected to be completed in 2031 and aims to create an inclusive community for all ages.
Facts
The New Taipei City Government held the groundbreaking ceremony today (12) for the turnkey construction project for youth social housing in Wenzizun, Xinzhuang District.
The project is Wenzaizun’s first large-scale social housing development, with a total budget of about NT$6.8 billion.
The social housing complex will have 21 floors above ground and 4 below, providing 925 units.
The site covers about 1.19 hectares and is near Fu Jen University Station, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital and Provincial Highway 65.
The project is expected to be completed in 2031 and will incorporate a range of social welfare facilities.
Xinzhuang District plans to continue developing social housing, with a future total of 2,303 units.
Mirage fighters burn a million for 1 hour in the air, with costs far exceeding the F-16V! Will the aircraft be retired after nearly 30 years in service? Air Force chief of staff responds
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Air Force Chief of Staff Li Qing-ran confirmed at the Legislative Yuan that Mirage fighter operating costs are higher than those of the F-16V and that the aircraft face challenges securing spare parts. Asked whether the fighters, which have been in service for nearly 30 years, would be retired, officials said plans would be adjusted based on actual conditions and gave no firm retirement timeline.
Facts
The average sustainment cost for a Mirage fighter exceeds NT$1 million per flight hour.
The sustainment cost for an F-16V fighter is about NT$780,000 per flight hour.
The Air Force began taking delivery of 60 Mirage fighters in 1997.
The Mirage fighters have been in service for nearly 30 years and have been involved in 9 crashes.
The Air Force holds 2 meetings with France each year to coordinate the supply of spare parts.
2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences: Oil crisis upended Keynesian models; Hall and Woodford revived stabilization policies worldwide
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The 瑞典皇家科學院 announced that the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences would go to Hall and Woodford for establishing the microfoundations of macroeconomic stability and reviving New Keynesian models to address economic shocks.
Facts
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was jointly awarded to Robert Hall of 史丹佛大學 and Michael Woodford of 哥倫比亞大學.
The 2 laureates will split the 12 million Swedish kronor prize.
The award recognized work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stability.
Hall proposed the hypothesis that changes in consumption cannot be predicted in a paper published in 1978.
Hall and Mishkin found using microdata that about four-fifths of households made consumption decisions consistent with the theory.
Woodford’s model holds that businesses’ prices are sticky and that pricing requires forward-looking considerations.
New Taipei City’s day care centers surpass 135; Hou You-yi says care for older residents should reach into communities
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New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi announced that the city now has 135 day care centers, exceeding its target. The city government will continue to improve care quality and promote centers that reach into communities like convenience stores, enabling older residents to age in place.
Facts
New Taipei City now has 135 day care centers, exceeding its original target of 130.
New Taipei City’s older population grows by nearly 3,000 people each month on average.
The day care center sports meet features 6 events, including upper-body, lower-body and fun competitions.
The Health Department plans to introduce modern technology to provide intelligent care management.
Hou You-yi hopes day care centers will eventually reach into communities like convenience stores.
New Taipei City’s day care center network grew gradually over 8 years to reach its current size.
Tomorrow’s weather: conditions change Wednesday, with 3 areas turning damp and cool! Another typhoon may form; this week’s forecast at a glance
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The Central Weather Administration said a tropical disturbance near Guam may strengthen into the 29th typhoon, named Fung-wong, around midweek. Though it is not expected to hit Taiwan directly, people should watch for long-period swells. The northeast monsoon will affect this week’s weather, bringing more rain and a slight drop in temperatures in northern and eastern Taiwan from Wednesday to Thursday. Temperatures will rise from Friday, with highs in northern Taiwan reaching 34 degrees over the weekend.
Facts
A tropical disturbance over waters near Guam could strengthen into a tropical depression as early as Thursday or Friday, and may become this year’s 29th typhoon, named Fung-wong, over the weekend.
Typhoon Krosa is over waters southeast of Japan and is expected to become an extratropical cyclone in the next 3 days, with limited impact on Taiwan.
The northeast monsoon will weaken on Friday and temperatures will rise, with highs in northern Taiwan reaching 34 degrees over the weekend.
Yang Lie overlooked 1 warning sign! He waited 1 year for a colorectal cancer diagnosis; surgery removed “a bunch of purple grapes”
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Veteran entertainer Yang Lie shared his 20-year experience fighting cancer. He once mistook bloody stools for hemorrhoids and delayed seeking medical care for a year. After being diagnosed with Stage 2 colorectal cancer, he recovered following surgery and chemotherapy. Doctor Cho Wei-ju used his case to remind the public to watch for warning signs such as changes in bowel habits, anemia and sudden weight loss, and recommended regular screening.
Facts
Veteran entertainer Yang Lie, 73, was diagnosed with Stage 2 colorectal cancer in 2005 and has now been fighting cancer for more than 20 years.
Yang Lie had bloody stools for 1 year before his diagnosis but delayed seeking medical care because he mistakenly thought he had hemorrhoids.
The cancerous tumor removed during Yang Lie’s surgery looked like a bunch of purple grapes; about 20 centimeters of intestine was removed.
After surgery, Yang Lie underwent 10 months of chemotherapy and recovered.
Gastroenterologist Cho Wei-ju warned that unexplained anemia or weight loss of more than 5% within 3 to 6 months should be taken seriously.
Warning signs of colorectal cancer include pencil-thin stools, unexplained alternating diarrhea and constipation, or a persistent feeling of incomplete bowel movements.
“Xiaoxin for Miaotian” billboard appears in Hsinchu! Did Miaotian, with his vast influence, intervene in a KMT-TPP alliance? Taiwan Forward calls on 妙天集團 to explain conflict-of-interest concerns
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On the eve of the 2026 local elections, the Taiwan Forward Front put up a “Xiaoxin for Miaotian” billboard in Hsinchu City, raising questions about a conflict of interest between KMT candidate Hsu Hsin-ying and 妙天集團. The group also launched a special website exposing religious and political networks and called on candidates to explain their ties.
Facts
During the 2026 local elections, a large “Xiaoxin for Miaotian” billboard appeared on Zhonghua Road in Hsinchu City, drawing widespread attention.
The Taiwan Forward Front questioned the relationship between Hsu Hsin-ying, the KMT’s Hsinchu County magistrate candidate, and 妙天集團.
Master Miaotian, who has announced his retirement, is rumored to be actively mediating a KMT-TPP alliance and to have met with KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun.
The Taiwan Forward Front created a special website on the “Miaotian religious and political network,” compiling information on people, organizations and political ties associated with 妙天集團.
Records of foundations and company registrations in the Miaotian network show amounts totaling as much as NT$1 billion.
Hsu Hsin-ying’s participation in legislative amendments related to the Religious Basic Act and the Funeral and Interment Management Act has drawn controversy.
The Taiwan Forward Front is made up of several minor parties and independent candidates, including Lee Ya-fen, a New Power Party candidate for the Zhubei West District council seat.
A “Crystal Palace” hidden in the Forbidden City! A century-old secret left out of textbooks; construction suddenly halted halfway through
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In 1908, Beijing’s Forbidden City began converting Yanxi Palace into a Western-style building called Lingzhao Xuan, or the “Crystal Palace.” Designed with steel, stone and glass to prevent fires and offer underwater fish-viewing, the project was halted after the Qing dynasty fell in 1911. The site is now a historic relic.
Facts
In 1908 (the 34th year of the Guangxu reign), Yanxi Palace in the Forbidden City began to be converted into a Western-style building called Lingzhao Xuan, commonly known as the “Crystal Palace.”
Lingzhao Xuan was proposed by the eunuch Xiao Dezhang, who purchased steel building materials from Germany; Empress Dowager Longyu ordered its construction.
The ground floor of Lingzhao Xuan was designed as a pond for raising goldfish, with glass windows all around so members of the imperial family could watch the fish through the glass.
The middle floor of Lingzhao Xuan was planned as a passageway, and the overall design included 5 pavilions and an iron spiral staircase.
Construction of Lingzhao Xuan was forced to stop after the 1911 Xinhai Revolution and the fall of the Qing dynasty, leaving the building unfinished.
台塑 four major companies’ September revenue surges across the board! 南亞 earns more than 1 full share capital in the first 3 quarters; EPS of NT$10.07 sets a record
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台塑 four major companies announced their September and first-three-quarter revenue on the 12th. Higher oil prices amid the U.S.-Iran conflict and AI-driven shipments of electronic materials boosted results; all 4 companies posted year-on-year and month-on-month revenue growth in September, while 南亞 and 台塑化 set all-time highs for first-three-quarter EPS.
Facts
南亞’s after-tax EPS for the first 3 quarters was NT$10.07, a record high and more than 1 full share capital
台塑化’s consolidated operating revenue in September was NT$86,928.03 million, up 65.6% year on year and 6.1% month on month
南亞’s consolidated revenue in September was NT$34,423.26 million, up 55.3% year on year and the highest in nearly 54 months
台塑化’s EPS attributable to the parent company for the first 3 quarters was NT$7.08, a record high for the same period
台化’s consolidated operating revenue in September was NT$33,399.65 million, up 44.8% year on year and 9.3% month on month
台塑’s consolidated operating revenue in September was NT$15,018.32 million, up 7.3% month on month and 7.1% year on year
台化 and 台塑 posted first-three-quarter EPS of NT$3.03 and NT$3.09, respectively, returning to profit after losses in the same period last year
September operating momentum was driven by higher oil prices amid U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions and AI-fueled demand for electronic materials
The warmest two-way assist! Jeremy Lin personally teaches basketball skills, helping a 7-year-old heart patient fulfill his dream; the young fan also inspires his idol: “You give me so much inspiration”
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The Wish Association helped 7-year-old heart patient Ake fulfill his dream of meeting Jeremy Lin. Lin personally taught him basketball skills and shared his journey through injury, and the two encouraged each other.
Facts
With help from the Wish Association, 7-year-old Ake met his idol Jeremy Lin in late September.
Ake has tetralogy of Fallot and has undergone major heart surgery.
Jeremy Lin personally demonstrated how to pass with backspin and keep the ball low while dribbling.
Jeremy Lin went through a difficult period because of back and knee injuries.
Jeremy Lin said Ake gave him a lot of inspiration.
The car was clearly parked outside the red line, so why was the driver still fined NT$900? A judge reveals the real issue after the man sues
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A man in Keelung sued after being fined NT$900 for parking in an open area outside a red line. The court found that the site was national road land open to public traffic and ruled against him. The case clarifies that a red line marks the hours when parking is prohibited, not the boundary of the land; areas outside the line may still fall within the roadway and remain subject to regulations.
Facts
A man surnamed Huang in Keelung was issued a NT$900 ticket for parking on a paved open area outside a red line and filed an administrative lawsuit.
The Taipei High Administrative Court dismissed Huang’s lawsuit, finding that the parking site was national road land.
The court explained that the red line’s position 30 centimeters from the edge of the road surface only governs where the marking is painted; it does not define the road boundary.
The New Taipei City Police Department said red lines regulate no-parking sections and, as a rule, there is no distinction between areas inside and outside the line.
The fine for parking in a place where temporary parking is prohibited ranges from NT$600 to NT$1,200.
71 Taiwanese athletes head to the Nagoya Asian Para Games! Li Yang promises: support hub and food will fully match Asian Games standards
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The 2026 Asian Para Games will soon be held in Nagoya, Japan, with Taiwan sending 71 athletes to compete. For the first time, the Sports Ministry has established a “support hub” offering comprehensive medical and scientific assistance, while ensuring transportation and catering meet Asian Games standards, as preparations begin for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Facts
The 5th Asian Para Games will be held from October 18 to 24, 2026, in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City, Japan.
Taiwan’s delegation is sending 71 athletes to compete in 12 sports.
For the first time, the Asian Para Games will have a “support hub” modeled on the Asian Games, with 16 professionals from 國家運動訓練中心 and 國家運動科學中心 working together at the site.
Sports Minister Li Yang said that everything at the Asian Para Games, from air travel to meals, will fully match the Asian Games.
The delegation plans to use 16 vehicles, including 3 accessible vehicles; 國訓中心 plans to use another 6 vehicles, including 2 accessible vehicles.
A passion for knowledge that AI cannot replace! 31 Nobel laureates take turns visiting Taiwan as Dialogue with the Best preserves sparks of knowledge to inspire the next generation
Why didn’t Zhuge Liang join Cao Cao or Sun Quan, who had more resources, and instead choose Liu Bei, the weakest of the three? The 3 reasons behind his choice were remarkably shrewd
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The article examines the three main reasons Zhuge Liang did not join Cao Cao or Sun Quan but chose Liu Bei: Cao Cao’s camp was exclusionary and already full, Sun Quan’s ideas did not align with his own, and Liu Bei had legitimate Han imperial lineage and needed a strategist.
Facts
In the Longzhong Plan, Zhuge Liang noted that Cao Cao commanded hundreds of thousands of troops and wielded the emperor’s authority to command the regional lords, making him impossible to challenge.
Xun Yu, Xun You, Jia Xu, Cheng Yu and others already held key posts under Cao Cao, making it difficult for Zhuge Liang to gain a central role in decision-making if he joined them.
Lu Su, a senior official of Eastern Wu, proposed the “Longzhong Strategy,” arguing that the Han dynasty could not be restored and advocating for control of Jiangdong and the establishment of an emperor.
Zhuge Liang devoted his life to restoring the Han dynasty, a goal incompatible with Eastern Wu’s strategy of holding on to its territory.
Zhuge Liang mapped out a vision for dividing the realm three ways: controlling Jing and Yi, improving domestic governance, allying with Sun Quan, and campaigning north against Cao Cao.
What could poor men who couldn’t afford to marry do? Ancient men came up with “this 1 trick” to continue the family line, and it remained popular through the Ming and Qing dynasties
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This article examines the ancient Chinese custom of “wife leasing,” which arose from pressure to continue the family line. Although it violated Confucian ethics and the law, it remained common in places such as Zhejiang during the Ming and Qing dynasties, with contracts specifying the lease period and the children’s custody.
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Ancient society was deeply influenced by the idea in Mencius that “of the three forms of unfilial conduct, having no descendants is the worst,” and continuing the family line was considered a major family duty.
Wife leasing involved a contract through which a man rented another man’s wife to bear him children, while the woman’s husband received money in return.
The Great Ming Code explicitly stipulated that anyone who accepted money to lease out a wife or concubine to another man would be punished with eighty strokes.
The practice of wife leasing remained common in the Ningbo, Shaoxing and Taizhou areas of Zhejiang during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
After a leased-out woman gave birth, the child stayed in the lessee’s household, and the lessee’s first wife was recognized as the child’s formal mother.
The 1930 novel Mother of a Slave by Republican-era writer Rou Shi, published in March in the magazine Mengya, was based on the story of a woman whose husband leased her to a scholar so she could bear him a son.
The “king of overseas ETFs” at NT$146 → NT$20? 00757 proposes a “1-for-7 split”—will existing investors lose money? Key dates at a glance
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統一投信 announced a split plan for its 00757 ETF, provisionally estimated at a 1-for-7 split to lower the investment threshold. A beneficiaries’ meeting is scheduled for December 3 to vote on the proposal. After the split, the unit price is expected to fall to around NT$20, while holders’ total asset value will remain unchanged.
Facts
The Uni-President FANG+ ETF (00757) has officially launched a fund split plan, with the split provisionally estimated at approximately 7 times.
If the split is approved, the reference price per unit of 00757 could fall from NT$146.75 to around NT$20.96.
The 00757 ETF split itself will not reduce investors’ asset value; it will only increase the number of units they hold.
Investors must hold 00757 by October 30 to qualify to vote at the beneficiaries’ meeting.
00757 uses a quarterly equal-weight rebalancing mechanism to prevent any single company from taking up too large a share.
Jaw Shaw-kong confirms a second interview with Shen Po-yang! Kuo Cheng-liang blasts him: “How can you do this?” Would a DPP vice presidential candidate interview Chiang Wan-an?
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Shen Po-yang, the DPP’s Taipei mayoral candidate, drew high viewership after appearing on a KMT-aligned program, and Jaw Shaw-kong’s announcement of a second interview sparked anger in the blue camp. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang sharply criticized Jaw, a former KMT vice presidential candidate, for interviewing a rival candidate, questioning his impartiality and party discipline.
Facts
Viewership of Shen Po-yang’s interview with Jaw Shaw-kong exceeded 1.6 million within 4 days.
Jaw Shaw-kong will interview Shen Po-yang for a second time on the 14th at 中廣.
Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang criticized Jaw Shaw-kong’s interview with Shen Po-yang on the program Big News Big Scoop.
Blue-camp supporters piled on Jaw Shaw-kong over his interview with Shen Po-yang.
Kuo Cheng-liang said Shen Po-yang was using a campaign strategy similar to Han Kuo-yu’s 2018 motorcade rallies.
Another scandal erupts in the national drone team! 錦明實業 accused of secretly using “China-made chips” and taken into custody; Huang Kuo-chang digs into the case: “Another green buddy”
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People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang exposed a scandal involving the national drone team, saying 錦明實業 was suspected of illegally using China-made chips and had been detained. He also named 創未來, a company he called a “green buddy,” which won high-value government contracts but could not deliver qualified products, and questioned the DPP government’s oversight.
Facts
Over-the-counter-listed 錦明實業 is suspected of illegally using China-made chips and cameras in a military procurement case and submitting false certificates of origin for acceptance inspections.
錦明實業 Vice Chairman Chien Hao-ting and a sales director surnamed Chen have been ordered detained and held incommunicado by a court over serious suspicions of violating the National Security Act and other laws.
People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang condemned a series of serious national security scandals involving the illegal mixing of China-made components and chips in the national drone team.
The “green buddy” company 創未來 won a NT$980 million government contract for a drone countermeasure system but still cannot produce a qualified product.
航見科技 was previously embroiled in a scandal over illegally using China-made chips and flight control boards, but continued to win Army drone procurement contracts.
Store water now! 13 counties and cities to face major water outage tomorrow: “No water from the moment you wake up”; check your home’s outage area with one click
Parts of 13 counties and cities across Taiwan will face water outages or reduced water pressure on Oct. 13.
Some areas in Changhua, Nantou, Yunlin and Chiayi will be without water for up to 9 hours.
Original台灣自來水公司建議民眾最好在停水前至少6小時先把水儲備好。
During the outage, switch off the water pump to prevent it from running dry and becoming damaged or even causing a fire.
Beidou Township, Pitou Township and Tianwei Township in Changhua County will have no water from 8:00 to 17:00, for a total of 9 hours.
To accommodate cleaning of the Huayuan Xincheng water distribution pool, parts of Xindian District, New Taipei City, including No. 2 to No. 17 Bailing 1st Road, will have no water from 9:00 to 16:00, for a total of 7 hours.
Parts of Guishan District, Taoyuan City, including Yuanlinkeng Road and Dahu Road, will have no water from 10:30 to 18:30, for a total of 8 hours.
Poll shows just a 1.9-percentage-point gap with Chiang Chi-chen! Chiang Ho-shu presses “H何 Hsin-chun” on 1 policy: “Will she take a stand?”
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The poll shows a tight race for Taichung mayor, with Chiang Chi-chen leading Ho Hsin-chun by 1.9 percentage points. Taiwan People's Party councilor Chiang Ho-shu called on Ho Hsin-chun to clearly state her position on the Democratic Progressive Party councilors’ bid to cut the NT$395 million economic stimulus and festival budget.
Facts
The poll found that Kuomintang Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen had 34.3% support, compared with 32.4% for Democratic Progressive Party candidate Ho Hsin-chun.
The poll was commissioned and funded by the Taichung Friends of Taiwan Trust Association and conducted by 循證民調有限公司.
The “Economic Stimulus and Festival Plan” for next year is budgeted at NT$395 million, and Democratic Progressive Party councilors have called for the entire amount to be cut.
Taiwan People's Party Taichung City Councilor Chiang Ho-shu called on Ho Hsin-chun to give a direct answer about her position on the budget.
In response to the question “Who do you think will win?”, Chiang Chi-chen received 48.6% and Ho Hsin-chun received 20.1%.
Oct. 12 evening news roundup | New rules at 1 bank take effect Oct. 13: “Funds cannot be withdrawn after the deadline”; Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang clash again over debate sessions; China sanctions 2 allied-country ministers for the first time
Starting Oct. 13, 永豐銀行 will shorten the validity of cardless withdrawal codes from 30 minutes to 5 minutes, and QR Codes from 2 minutes to 1 minute.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions against Paraguay's Minister of Information and Communications Technologies, Vilatte, and Belize's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Fonseca.
星巴克 Taiwan has introduced new customized charges, with each item, such as topping up a drink after removing ice or adding an espresso shot, costing NT$15.
台達電 confirmed that 3 of its subsidiaries are involved in a U.S. Section 337 patent investigation, but production, sales and shipments will not be affected.
The nephew involved in the fatal stabbing of a woman in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, was arrested in Taoyuan after being on the run for about 21 hours.
Work begins on improvements to the Sihu Baoan Temple plaza; Chang Chia-chun: “Improving the temple grounds and ensuring residents’ safety”
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Work began today (12) on improvements to the plaza at Baochanghu Baoan Temple in Sihu Township, Yunlin County. Legislator Chang Chia-chun and Ting Hsueh-chung secured a full central government subsidy of NT$17.2 million to address cracked paving and pooling water, improving safety for residents and the community environment.
Facts
A construction briefing was held and work began today (12) on improvements to the plaza at Baochanghu Baoan Temple in Sihu Township, Yunlin County.
Last year, Legislator Chang Chia-chun and Ting Hsueh-chung secured a full central government subsidy of NT$17.2 million to renovate the Baoan Temple plaza.
The Baoan Temple plaza has aging paving, localized cracks and depressions, and severe water pooling on rainy days.
The project includes patterned concrete paving, milling and repaving the asphalt surface, and landscaping improvements around the electrical cabinets.
Sihu Township Chief Wu Chin-wei and County Councilor Su Kuo-long thanked Chang Chia-chun and Ting Hsueh-chung for securing the subsidy, saying it would improve residents’ quality of life.
In September last year, Chang Chia-chun and Ting Hsueh-chung invited the Soil and Water Conservation Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, the Yunlin County Government and the Sihu Township Office to inspect the Baoan Temple site.
Don’t put steak straight into the pan! Expert shares 3 simple, foolproof steps to lock in the juices for tender meat with no blood
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Dr. Chang Tsan-hsuan of Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital advises limiting red meat portions, while a Japanese cuisine expert has shared a recipe for tenderizing beef chuck with shio koji, offering healthy eating advice and practical cooking tips.
Facts
Red meat such as steak is classified as a “Group 2A carcinogen,” but there is no need to eliminate it completely.
Japanese cooking YouTuber “Aos Trattoria” recommends marinating beef chuck in shio koji.
Shio koji contains protease, which breaks down protein structures and tenderizes meat.
A doctor at Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital recommends keeping total weekly red meat consumption to between 350 and 500 grams.
After turning off the heat when pan-frying steak, leave the lid on and let it rest for about 2 minutes.
Xu Jiao and Sun Qian make the list! Top 10 “least memorable female leads in Chinese dramas”; the winner is criticized for average acting and little individuality—even her looks can’t save her
Xu Jiao is a prominent former child star on the list. She drew attention at just 9 years old for appearing in Stephen Chow's film CJ7.
Li Landi starred in the 2017 youth drama My Huckleberry Friends, playing Yu Zhouzhou.
Shen Yue rose to fame in 2017 with the youth romance drama A Love So Beautiful, playing Chen Xiaoxi.
Viewers say Hani Kezi does not seem to have much of a distinctive personality, and that without retouching and packaging, she could easily be lost among the many beautiful faces in show business.
Viewers say Hani Kezi has yet to deliver a convincing performance, and that relying on her looks to generate buzz will not work for long.
Taiwan’s first “International Dark Sky Place” is in Taoyuan! Lala Mountain passes strict international certification
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Lala Mountain in Taoyuan has been certified as an “International Dark Sky Place” by the International Dark-Sky Association, making it the first in Taiwan and the third in Asia. The city government has improved street lighting and established pollution prevention guidelines to balance tourism with residents’ safety.
Facts
Lala Mountain in Taoyuan has received “International Dark Sky Place” certification from the International Dark-Sky Association, becoming the first such site in Taiwan and the third in Asia.
To qualify as a dark sky place, a site must be within 50 kilometers of a town with a population of at least 50,000, offer free public access, and have more than 2/3 of its light sources comply with dark-sky lighting principles.
The Taoyuan City Government has completed upgrades to more than 400 publicly owned streetlights to reduce light spill.
The Taoyuan City Government has helped dozens of local lodging businesses sign a dark sky place management agreement.
Taoyuan City has formally announced the Taoyuan City Light Pollution Prevention Guidelines.
Lai Ching-te calls for building Taiwan’s “city on the mountaintop”; Li Yuan likens culture to “soil”: “The government must not direct its course either”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Culture launched a series of “2026 Taiwan Culture Day” events on the 12th. Culture Minister Li Yuan stressed that the government should not direct the course of culture, advocating cultural democracy and diverse definitions. The events, which also mark the 105th anniversary of the Taiwan Cultural Association, include concerts, walking tours and a postcard project, encouraging the public to help build cultural memory.
Facts
The Ministry of Culture held a press conference on the 12th to launch its “2026 Taiwan Culture Day” events. In his remarks, Culture Minister Li Yuan likened culture to soil.
Li Yuan stressed that the government must not direct the course of culture, saying no one has the right to define what Taiwan is.
This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Taiwan Cultural Association. A press conference under the theme “Cultural Democracy, Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom” was held at Xinfangchun Tea House in Dadaocheng.
A commemorative concert will be held on the evening of Oct. 17 at the plaza in front of Taipei’s Yongle Market, featuring musicians from different generations, including Chen Ming-chang and Shengxiang Band.
The Ministry of Culture is calling on more than 50 bookstores across Taiwan to set up “Cultural Memory Postcard” stations. People who write and mail a postcard will receive a limited-edition cultural and creative gift.
Does supporting the relocation of Songshan Airport mean backing Chiang Wan-an? Chang Ching-sen angrily rejects the accusation: “The DPP is abandoning its 30-year position for an election”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Executive Yuan政務委員 Chang Ching-sen backed Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s proposal to relocate Songshan Airport, drawing accusations that he was helping with the election campaign. Chang countered that the policy had been advocated by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for 30 years, criticizing the Green camp for changing its position because of the election and emphasizing that his support for relocation was based on expertise in urban development.
Facts
Chang Ching-sen said relocating Songshan Airport had been a DPP policy for more than 30 years, and that it had been actively promoted since Chen Shui-bian’s time as Taipei mayor.
Chang Ching-sen criticized the DPP for its knee-jerk opposition after Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating the airport, saying it was rushing to find reasons to oppose the plan.
2 of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies hit by retaliation: China sanctions ministers from Paraguay and Belize, freezing assets and barring entry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China’s Foreign Ministry announced on the 12th that it was imposing sanctions on 2 ministers from Paraguay and Belize, freezing their assets in China and barring them from entering the country in response to their support for diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The move marks the first time China has sanctioned officials from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, though observers say its practical impact is limited.
Facts
China’s Foreign Ministry issued Foreign Ministry Orders No. 21 and No. 22 on the 12th, imposing countermeasures on ministers from Paraguay and Belize.
The sanctions, imposed under the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, will freeze the 2 ministers’ assets in China and bar them from entering the country.
This is Beijing’s first use of this type of sanction against officials from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies.
Original巴拉圭總統裴納今年5月訪問台北，雙方簽署網路安全、司法互助與AI運算投資等協議。
Taiwan currently has 12 formal diplomatic allies, 7 of them in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The most recent country to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan was Nauru in 2024.
Reuters and Bloomberg said the sanctions would have limited practical impact and were largely symbolic.
Will 台積電 build its own power plants? 台電 stresses it “will not shift responsibility for power supply to companies”; Tseng Wen-sheng says the real challenge lies in the grid
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台電 Chairman Tseng Wen-sheng said at Taiwan International Smart Energy Week that Taiwan has sufficient power and is a global investment leader, adding that it would not shift responsibility to companies. It will transition to a flexible market mechanism in which supply and demand are planned jointly to address the power challenges posed by AI and semiconductors.
Facts
台電 Chairman Tseng Wen-sheng said Taiwan’s current investment in natural gas and power generation ranks among the world’s highest, and that power supply is currently sufficient to meet industrial growth.
台電 spokesperson Huang Mei-lien said the company would not shift responsibility for power supply to businesses, adding that the matter remains at the conceptual discussion stage.
Original台電今年預計將有520萬瓩的新機組上線。
台電 plans to add generating units with a combined capacity of 26 million kW by 2035; after older units are retired, they will be converted to emergency reserves.
Taiwan ranked third globally in investment in natural gas power units in 2024, behind only China and the United States.
台電 now faces hundreds of renewable energy operators, up from fewer than 10 independent power plants in the past, while the number of contracts has grown 100-fold.
Confirmed: Chiang Wan-an to be interviewed by Jaw Shaw-kong on Oct. 19 on Shaokang War Room
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an is confirmed to appear for an interview on TVBS’s Shaokang War Room on Oct. 19, facing off against Shen Po-yang, whose appearance has already drawn more than 1 million views; Chiang will meet Huang Kuo-chang on the 15th.
Facts
Chiang Wan-an is confirmed to appear on TVBS’s Shaokang War Room for an interview with Jaw Shaw-kong on Oct. 19.
After Shen Po-yang appeared for an interview on Shaokang War Room, the program had accumulated more than 1.6 million views on YouTube.
Chiang Wan-an will first be interviewed by Huang Kuo-chang, chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party, on Thursday (the 15th).
Shen Po-yang will be interviewed by Jaw Shaw-kong again on the 14th.
Chiang Wan-an said he had interacted frequently with Huang Kuo-chang when they were colleagues in the Legislative Yuan.
【Pwn2Own Ireland 2026】$361,000 in prize money・World No. 1: 株式会社Ikotas Labs remotely controls Google Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 through hacking
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株式会社Ikotas Labs competed in “Pwn2Own Ireland 2026,” hosted by TrendAI’s Zero Day Initiative in Cork, Ireland, from October 6 to 9, 2026, and placed first in the world after earning a total of $361,000 in prize money and 42.5 Master of Pwn Points. It became the first Japanese company to earn the Master of Pwn title. It found 13 undisclosed vulnerabilities across 4 products—Google Pixel 10, Samsung Galaxy S26, OpenAI Codex, and Oracle Autonomous AI Database—and won the top prize of $300,000 for remotely hacking the Pixel 10.
Facts
It earned a total of $361,000 in prize money and 42.5 Master of Pwn Points
They are 4 products: Google Pixel 10, Samsung Galaxy S26, OpenAI Codex, and Oracle Autonomous AI Database
It found a total of 13 undisclosed vulnerabilities
At a competition that drew 29 teams from around the world
Original2位は27.5ポイントで
Ikotas Labs took first place in the world, finishing 15 points ahead
It won the competition’s top prize of $300,000
The Google Pixel 10, with the competition’s top prize of $300,000 and 30 points on offer
It earned the full $40,000 and 4 points
It earned $11,000 and 4.5 points
It earned $10,000 and 4 points
It linked 7 separate vulnerabilities into a single attack chain
Ikotas Labs combined 4 vulnerabilities
29 teams attempted a total of 61 hacks
Original大会全体で98件の0-dayが認定されました
The total prize money awarded was $1,262,000
Ikotas Labs attempted 5 hacks over 3 days
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ikotas Labs、Ikotas Labs, Inc.、TrendAI、Zero Day Initiative、Google、Samsung、OpenAI、Oracle
A new immersive theater experience combining “immersive theater” and “spot the anomaly” returns in an enhanced version! “Immersive With Anomalies: TOKYO Sakurada Familia-n DX” opens November 12, 2026 (Thursday)
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The immersive theater production “Immersive With Anomalies: TOKYO Sakurada Familia-n DX,” jointly produced by マニアな合同会社 and ESPACT, will return starting November 12, 2026. Its initial run repeatedly sold out and drew more than 10,000 participants in total. The new enhanced version will feature additional characters and script.
<Broadcast confirmed> Heo Nam-jun’s Japan fan meeting to receive its first-ever exclusive TV broadcast in December 2026! CS衛星劇場
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CS衛星劇場 announced that it will air the first-ever exclusive television broadcast of footage from Heo Nam-jun’s first fan meeting in Japan, held on October 12, 2026, in December 2026.
Kyoko Saito to make her solo singing debut on the 10th anniversary of her entertainment career. Her debut song “元気にしてた？” will be released on Wednesday, October 21. She will also hold a solo concert next February.
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Kyoko Saito announced that she will make her solo singing debut in 2026, the 10th anniversary of her entertainment career. Her debut song “元気にしてた？” will be released on October 21, and she will hold a solo concert next February.
【Featured in magazines】New Gimama LED Flying Ball can display text, images and animations on the ball—up to 40% OFF!
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The Gimama LED Display Flying Ball, which has attracted attention through features in publications including ホビージャパン, is now available on Amazon. It can display text and animations through a connected app. During a promotional campaign in October 2026, it will be available for as little as 6,680 yen, up to 40% off its regular price of 10,980 yen.
【Reve Career Agency株式会社】Set to speak at a special seminar at INTEX Osaka on 10/15! Sharing candid views on “recruitment, development and building organizations” from a woman’s perspective
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Shuko Kurosaki, CEO of Reve Career Agency株式会社, a group company of 株式会社プレサンス, will speak at a special seminar at the “Yakiniku Business Fair 2026 / Izakaya Japan 2026,” to be held at INTEX Osaka on October 15, 2026. The topic will be “recruitment and HR strategy” amid labor shortages in the food service industry.
Facts
Thursday, October 15, 2026
13:00〜14:00
For 16 consecutive years
15 consecutive years
14 consecutive years
1st place
September 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社プレサンス、Reve Career Agency株式会社、不動産経済研究所
《Up to 30% OFF!!》【株式会社MUSIN】An “audio sale” featuring products from its partner manufacturers during the “Amazon 2026 Prime Appreciation Festival” sale starting Tuesday, October 13‼
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株式会社MUSIN will hold an audio sale with discounts of up to 30% on its own-brand products and items from SHANLING, iBasso, and TWISTURA during the “Amazon 2026 Prime Appreciation Festival,” running from October 13 to 19, 2026.
Idol project “KAWAII LAB.” announces 5th-anniversary tour, with 10 performances in 5 cities nationwide starting next January
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The “KAWAII LAB. 5th ANNIVERSARY TOUR,” marking the 5th anniversary of the idol project “KAWAII LAB.” by アソビシステム, will feature a total of 10 performances in 5 cities nationwide starting in January 2027.
For those who are “sensitive to sound” or “value quiet time.” DJcong earplugs designed for the daily lives of HSPs and sensitive people are up to 40% OFF in Amazon’s fall sale
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Joychou株式会社 will offer discounts of up to 40% on its DJcong earplug brand during Amazon’s fall sale, running from October 13 to 19, 2026.
【Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival】RORRY charging solutions for the autumn travel season—early-bird sale starts at 20:00 on October 13
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ロリー・ジャパン株式会社 will hold an early-bird sale starting at 20:00 on October 13 during Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival, offering discounts of up to 50% on more than 20 eligible RORRY products, including portable chargers.
Relive the excitement of the Osaka-Kansai Expo in the streets of Osaka: “1st Anniversary EXPO 2025 ～あの驚きと感動をもう一度～＠大阪来てな！ “EXPO Reborn!”” to be held at ATCホール
The idol group ≒JOY appeared on TBS’s “CD TV Live! Live!” and gave the first performance of its new song “ロックスター様.” Early streaming begins on Oct. 13, along with a LINE MUSIC campaign. The song is scheduled for release as the title track of its 6th single on Nov. 25.
Facts
More than 416,000 copies shipped cumulatively
Scheduled for release as the title track of the 6th single on Nov. 25
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,800 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,500 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥1,200 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、TBS、オリコン、Billboard JAPAN、LINE MUSIC
“raquty Pro” adopted at the Chiba Prefecture High School Newcomers Tennis Tournament. Operations begin at tournament venues to build a DX model for managing high school tennis tournaments
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raquty合同会社 adopted its system “raquty Pro” at the 59th Chiba Prefecture High School Newcomers Athletics Meet Tennis Tournament, held in Chiba Prefecture in October 2026, achieving paperless operations and greater efficiency. In collaboration with the Chiba Prefecture High School Athletic Federation Tennis Division, it aims to reduce teachers’ workload and build a sustainable tournament management model.
Your AI employee can boost sales! “ひとり社長の稼げるAI” goes on sale Oct. 13 (Tue.)
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“ひとり社長の稼げるAI,” written by Ryota Tanaka, goes on sale Oct. 13. The book explains how to use ChatGPT as an “AI employee” to increase sales through activities such as sales and customer acquisition.
Facts
Introduced business-oriented ChatGPT to more than 500 companies
Tips for changing yourself in the shortest time, for those who want growth and success now. “仕事が速い人が「この１分」でやっていること” goes on sale Oct. 13 (Tue.)
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有限会社明日香出版社 will release “仕事が速い人が「この１分」でやっていること,” written by Kentaro Hayashi, on Oct. 13. The book introduces time management and work techniques for busy people today.
Facts
How to use “this 1 minute”
Page count: 240
List price: ¥1,650
Born in Tokyo in 1973
Became an independent coach in 2010
Provided leadership training to more than 20,000 leaders in total
LeapAI holds networking event to share examples of AI agent use in business [Event Report]
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株式会社LeapAI held “How far have other companies gotten with AI agents? A networking event on AI agent use” at WeWork Tokyo Port City Takeshiba on Sept. 16, 2026, where participating companies shared examples and challenges in using AI agents in their work.
【TAC Public Service Exam Prep】Those considering self-study are welcome! Online information session “Teach Me About Public Service Exams From Scratch!” to be held on 10/19 (Mon.)
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online information session on Oct. 19 for people considering taking public service exams. A wide range of participants are welcome, including those deciding between self-study and attending a prep school, and those considering applying to both public and private-sector employers. The session will cover the latest exam systems, a roadmap to passing, and TAC’s curriculum.
Carry 8 questions born at the Osaka-Kansai Expo into the future.
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一般社団法人静けさの森共鳴機構 held the “EXPO FUTURES AWARD 2026 EXHIBITION” at GRAND GREEN OSAKA PLAT UMEKITA on Oct. 12, 2026, recognizing 8 special award winners and 14 finalists based on 8 themes that emerged from the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
日硝ハイウエー sponsors “Sports Festival 2026 in Toba City”
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株式会社日硝ハイウエー sponsored “Sports Festival 2026 in Toba City,” a sports experience event for elementary school students held at Toba City Gymnasium on Oct. 12, 2026.
[First in Japan] The “鑑定証明システム (R)” provides comprehensive protection against “saturation attacks exploiting AI.” Even if an intrusion occurs, patented technology combining “AI orchestration × blockchain” makes it impossible to steal anything; the system has been granted rights
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サイカルトラスト株式会社 announced that its “鑑定証明システム,” which uses AI orchestration and blockchain, has received a patent allowance and been granted patent rights.
Facts
Joined by 159 countries
September 15, 2026
More than 40 patents focused on authenticity (trust)
[Jimny Nomad and HiAce] Popular accessories that rank No.1 in sales within the brand, plus mats made for the new Land Cruiser FJ and CX-5. Popular CRAFT WORKS car accessories at special prices during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale
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Fun Standard株式会社 will take its automotive accessories brand CRAFT WORKS to the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale (October 13–19, 2026), offering a wide range of products, including mats made for the Jimny Nomad and HiAce, at sale prices.
How are grid-scale batteries regulated under the Fire Service Act and Building Standards Act? A webinar will examine the reality of the regulations
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ジャパンブランディング株式会社 will hold a webinar in late October 2026 explaining the regulatory landscape for grid-scale batteries under the Fire Service Act and Building Standards Act.
[Event Report] Where can AI be introduced into construction companies' cost estimation? 建築AI経営研究会 holds a "Cost Estimation AI" seminar, demonstrating everything from extracting quantities from drawings to comparing estimates and negotiating costs
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建築AI経営研究会, run by the 株式会社LIFEFUND secretariat, held a "Cost Estimation AI" seminar and demonstrated extracting quantities from drawings, comparing estimates and supporting cost negotiations. Of 90 registrants, 67 attended. Repeat sessions are scheduled for October 21 and 28.
"タイトル未定 × HBC Birthday Project 2026" — The fourth installment features Saya Yamashita
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HBC北海道放送 will launch the fourth installment of "タイトル未定 × HBC Birthday Project 2026," celebrating the birthday of Saya Yamashita, a member of the idol group "タイトル未定." Ahead of the December 7 LIVE, the fan-participation project will vary the group's exposure on HBC television and radio according to merchandise sales.
For long autumn evenings and outings alike. BELLEMOND holds an all-items half-price sale for 2 hours only, starting with Rakuten's "Shopping Marathon"
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Fun Standard株式会社 will hold an all-items half-price sale for its BELLEMOND brand for 2 hours only, from 20:00 to 21:59 on October 14, 2026, to coincide with the start of Rakuten's "Shopping Marathon."
KISS OF LIFE, the powerhouse girl group from Korea, appears on "THE FIRST TAKE"! The members deliver a one-take performance of "SWEAT (Japanese Ver.)" with delicate yet powerful vocals!
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KISS OF LIFE, a powerhouse girl group from Korea, appeared on the YouTube channel "THE FIRST TAKE" and released a one-take performance of the album "SWEAT (Japanese Ver.)," released on September 16.
Facts
Made their Japanese debut in November 2025
Featuring Julie (JULIE), Natty (NATTY), Belle (BELLE) and Haneul (HANEUL)
From the JAPAN 2nd Mini Album, released September 16
<Premieres on 10/12 (Mon.) at 22 o'clock>
The channel currently has 12.4 million subscribers (as of 10/12)
Views to date: 140 million
Views to date: 230 million
Views to date: 150 million
Views to date have surpassed 100 million
Both of the 2 released songs became hits, each surpassing 100 million streams
Views to date: approximately 200 million
The channel has surpassed 10 million subscribers
Marked the channel's 5th anniversary
Selected from more than 1,000 applicants
Surpassed 10 million views in 3 days after release
COCP-42739 3,300 yen (tax included)
COCP-42741 2,200 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：日本コロムビア株式会社、KISS OF LIFE、THE FIRST TAKE、THE FIRST TAKE MUSIC、THE FIRST TIMES、ViuTV、a hamo
Popular comedy duo シソンヌ to hold fan club-only event "シソノンヌ部屋 秋場所報告会" at シアター1010 on November 15 (Sunday)!
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Popular comedy duo シソンヌ will hold the fan club-only event "シソノンヌ部屋 秋場所報告会" at シアター1010 on November 15. There will be 2 performances, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, and priority advance ticket applications for FC members open on October 14.