# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-12 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 111 items from 6 sources; Japan, 9 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Taiwan Night at Busan Film Festival: 文策院 and Korean production company B.A. sign MOU

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:50:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202610120305.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313828-en.html
- anchor: #n3334875
- Companies mentioned: 文策院、B.A. Entertainment、B.A.

During Taiwan Night at the Busan International Film Festival, 文策院 and Korean production company B.A. Entertainment signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), hoping to deepen Taiwan-South Korea film and television cooperation through institutionalized mechanisms.

Facts:
- 1151012

## Cheng Hao-chun shows greater desire to win than his opponent, earns starting-pitcher victory to help Brothers reach Taiwan Series

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:46:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610120304.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313827-en.html
- anchor: #n3334876
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、味全龍

In Game 4 of the CPBL postseason series, 中信兄弟 pitcher Cheng Hao-chun delivered a strong start to lead the team to an 8-2 win over 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊, helping the team advance to the Taiwan Series with 3 wins and 2 losses, where it will compete with 味全龍 for the title.

Facts:
- 8-2
- 98 pitches
- 5.2 innings
- 5 hits
- 2 strikeouts
- 3 walks
- 1 earned run
- 3 wins, 2 losses
- For 3 consecutive years
- Starting on the 17th
- 7戰4勝制

## German reservists' international conference invites Taiwan to share experience defending against hybrid warfare

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:35:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610120303.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313813-en.html
- anchor: #n3334871
- Companies mentioned: 德國聯邦國防軍後備軍人協會、中央社

The 德國聯邦國防軍後備軍人協會 held an international defense and security conference in Berlin, inviting Taiwan's representative to Germany, Gu Ruisheng, to share Taiwan's experience defending against hybrid warfare threats, including Chinese military pressure, cyberattacks and cognitive warfare.

Facts:
- About 50 representatives
- Founded in 1960
- More than 110,000 members
- Before 2035
- At least 200,000 reservists

## Chen Yung-chi gets a hit in final career at-bat, bids farewell amid fans' cheers

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:34:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610120302.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313814-en.html
- anchor: #n3334872
- Companies mentioned: 中央訊息、中央社、中華職業棒球大聯盟、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中信兄弟隊、獅隊、兄弟

Chen Yung-chi, a 43-year-old veteran with the CPBL's 統一獅隊, hit safely in his final at-bat in Game 4 of the postseason series, ending his playing career amid cheers from fans.

Facts:
- 43-year-old veteran
- Game 4 of the postseason series
- Fell behind 0-2 at one point
- Won 2 straight games
- Entered in the bottom of the 6th
- Batting opportunity in the top of the 9th
- Lost 2-8 in the final
- Ended the postseason series with 2 wins and 3 losses

## Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey sells for more than $400 million, setting record for basketball memorabilia

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:32:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610120301.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313805-en.html
- anchor: #n3334802
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、ESPN、韓特拍賣公司、Hunt Auctions、芝加哥公牛隊、猶他爵士、紐約洋基

A red away jersey worn and autographed by NBA legend Jordan during the 1998 Finals sold for $14 million (about NT$446 million) through 韓特拍賣公司, setting an all-time record for the highest price paid for basketball memorabilia.

Facts:
- $14 million
- About NT$446 million
- US$24.12 million

## 國台交 makes debut at Malaysia's Petronas Philharmonic Hall, fostering cultural exchange through music

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:27:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202610120300.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313804-en.html
- anchor: #n3334803
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國立台灣交響樂團、國台交、馬來西亞國油管弦樂廳

國立台灣交響樂團 made its debut at 馬來西亞國油管弦樂廳, led by conductor Chang Tung-chieh and joined by pianist Wang Wen-sheng for performances of works by Hsiao Tyzen and Chopin, promoting musical and cultural exchange between Taiwan and Malaysia.

Facts:
- 2026 NTSO
- 2025
- 19th edition
- Fifth prize
- 2024
- 2015
- 80th anniversary
- 1945

## 中信兄弟 reach Taiwan Series for 3rd straight year, face 味全龍 for title starting on the 17th [Video]

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610120299.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313800-en.html
- anchor: #n3334723
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、味全龍、統一獅、中央社

中信兄弟 beat 統一獅 8-2 in Game 4 of the CPBL postseason series, reaching the Taiwan Series for the 3rd straight year. They will face 味全龍 for the title starting on the 17th.

Facts:
- Won 8-2 in the final
- Reached the Taiwan Series for the 3rd straight year
- Will compete for the title against 味全龍 starting on the 17th
- A total of 18,353 fans attended
- Threw 98 pitches over 5.2 innings
- Finished the series with a 3-2 record

## Li Qiang speaks with New Zealand prime minister, says he hopes to speed up free trade agreement talks

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:10:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610120298.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313791-en.html
- anchor: #n3334720

Chinese Premier Li Qiang spoke with New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon. Both sides agreed to speed up negotiations on a negative list for trade in services under the China-New Zealand free trade agreement, and expressed hope of expanding cooperation in areas including new energy.

Facts:
- 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations
- During 2023
- June 2024

## Nobel economics laureates' research led to central bank forward guidance, but Fed chair Warsh did not adopt it

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:09:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610120297.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313790-en.html
- anchor: #n3334721
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、華爾街日報、Wall Street Journal、美國聯邦準備理事會、Fed

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Hall and Woodford for their research on expectations, whose theories gave rise to the forward guidance widely adopted by central banks. However, Fed chair Warsh disagrees with the approach and has not adopted the tool.

Facts:
- 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics announced
- Michael Woodford's 2003 book
- Was an important measure adopted for several years from 2009 in response to the economic crisis

## 今彩539 draw No. 115247: 3 top-prize tickets win

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:05:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610120296.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313792-en.html
- anchor: #n3334722
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台彩公司

The 今彩539 draw No. 115247 took place, with 3 top-prize tickets winning NT$8 million each. There were also 267 second-prize winners, 197 first-prize winners in 3星彩 and 16 first-prize winners in 4星彩.

Facts:
- Draw No. 115247
- 3 top-prize tickets
- NT$8 million
- 267 second-prize tickets
- 20,000 yuan
- 197 first-prize tickets
- NT$5,000
- 16 first-prize tickets
- NT$50,000

## 威力彩 draw No. 115082: No top-prize winner

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:03:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610120295.aspx
- anchor: #n3334717
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台彩

The 威力彩 draw No. 115082 took place tonight, with no winners of either the top or second prize.

Facts:
- Draw No. 115082
- Winning numbers in the first section: 20, 32, 05, 22, 26, 03
- The winning number in the second zone was 03

## 致茂 reports NT$58.59 million in major settlement default, 13th case among listed companies this year

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:02:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610120294.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313781-en.html
- anchor: #n3334718
- Companies mentioned: 台灣證券交易所、證券商聯邦三重、致茂、旺宏、佳必琪、新日興、欣興、華通、國巨、友達、禾伸堂、南亞科、聯茂

The Taiwan Stock Exchange announced that test equipment maker 致茂 had a major settlement default of about NT$58.59 million, the 13th case involving a listed company this year.

Facts:
- Amount: about NT$58.59 million
- Intraday share price peaked at NT$2,560
- Closed at NT$2,400
- Finished up NT$50
- 13th major settlement default this year

## U.S. stocks open nearly flat as market awaits inflation data and bank earnings

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:01:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610120293.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313782-en.html
- anchor: #n3334719
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、聯邦準備理事會、Fed

U.S. stocks opened little changed as investors focused on oil prices and global developments and awaited bank earnings and inflation data due later this week for clues to the impact on Federal Reserve interest rate policy. The Dow Jones edged up, the S&P 500 ticked higher and the Nasdaq slipped slightly.

Facts:
- Up 92 points
- Or 0.18%
- At 51746.95 points
- Up 4.18 points
- Or 0.05%
- At 7815.72 points
- Down 12.89 points
- At 27353.28 points

## French high school protests close fewer schools, down to 130; President Macron urges respect

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:53:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610120292.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313733-en.html
- anchor: #n3334596
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社

French high school students have continued protests over staffing shortages and facilities, leading to some school closures. Education Ministry data showed that only about 130 high schools nationwide remained closed, while President Emmanuel Macron called for respect and restraint.

Facts:
- Only about 130 remain closed
- 96.5% of the country's 3700 high schools were open today
- The country's 3700 high schools today
- About 8 teachers were injured this morning
- About 3000 substitute teachers will be deployed in the coming days
- To 114 high schools with the most severe staff shortages

## Lin Chia-lung visits site planned for Polish technology park, pushes for bilateral MOU

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:46:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610120291.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313727-en.html
- anchor: #n3334594
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台灣區電機電子工業同業公會、TEEMA、財團法人國際合作發展基金會、ICDF

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung led a delegation to Poland and visited the proposed site of the “TEEMA Technology Park” in the city of Miękinia. He urged both sides to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by the end of this year, with ICDF and relevant organizations jointly acquiring the land, aiming to provide Taiwanese companies with a favorable investment environment and make the park a gateway to Central and Eastern Europe.

Facts:
- By the end of this year
- 12th

## Negotiations on first televised debate: Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an camps agree to cross-examination, but date remains undecided

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610120290.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313728-en.html
- anchor: #n3334595
- Companies mentioned: TVBS、三立電視、自由時報、台視、中視、民視、鏡電視、華視、中央社

TVBS and 三立電視 brought together Taipei mayoral candidates 沈伯洋 and 蔣萬安's camps to discuss details of the first debate. Both sides agreed to include a cross-examination segment, but have yet to reach consensus on the debate date or the total number of debates. 蔣萬安's camp said it was willing to take part in a debate jointly organized by 台視, 中視, 民視, 自由時報 and 鏡電視, and called for the date of the first debate to be set as soon as possible so preparations can move forward.

Facts:
- Oct. 31
- The 24th
- 1 debate

## Thailand seeks to fill semiconductor talent gap; officials say engineering students will be sent to Taiwan for training

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:25:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610120289.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313718-en.html
- anchor: #n3334591
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、泰國國家經濟和社會發展委員會、NESDC、國際貨幣基金、IMF、世界銀行

達努查, secretary-general of the 泰國國家經濟和社會發展委員會 (NESDC), said Thailand has implemented a skills training program to fill its semiconductor talent gap, arranging for engineers and engineering students to study in Taiwan. The government is also drafting operating standards to address resource consumption from AI data centers.

Facts:
- For nearly the past year
- Before the end of October
- Early September
- Within 1 month

## Sloths' slow pace isn't laziness: Taipei Zoo to promote conservation at pop-up event on 10/17

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:25:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610120288.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313719-en.html
- anchor: #n3334592
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台北市立動物園

台北市立動物園 will hold a pop-up event on October 17 to promote International Sloth Day and knowledge of sloth conservation, and explain sloths' slow-paced nature and the threat forest development poses to their survival.

Facts:
- Every year on October 20
- A total of 6 species
- 2 curved claws on the forelimbs
- 3 claws on the hind limbs

## Zhen Ding's Thailand subsidiary spends NT$1.3 billion to acquire machinery

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:20:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610123003.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313707-en.html
- anchor: #n3334590
- Companies mentioned: 臻鼎-KY、PENG SHEN TECHNOLOGY（THAILAND）CO., LTD.、SHINBU CORPORATION

臻鼎-KY announced on behalf of its subsidiary PENG SHEN TECHNOLOGY（THAILAND）CO., LTD. that it acquired machinery from SHINBU CORPORATION for business use for a total of about NT$1.345 billion between October 13 last year and October 12 this year.

Facts:
- NT$1.345 billion

## Indonesian wildfires destroy 305 homes; Singapore introduces haze medical subsidies

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:04:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610120287.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313691-en.html
- anchor: #n3334585
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社、法新社、IQAir、新加坡全國職工總會、飛螢航空

Wildfires in Indonesia's Bangka Belitung Islands province spread to residential areas, completely destroying 305 homes and forcing about 500 people to evacuate. In response to the haze, Singapore introduced a medical subsidy program, and its air quality index reached 191. Schools in some parts of Malaysia remained closed, while budget airline 飛螢航空 suspended flights.

Facts:
- 305 homes
- About 500 people evacuated
- 8.3 hectares of land
- Up to 10 Singapore dollars

## Footage emerges of attack on Saudi capital's airport, with ceiling debris raining down on pilgrims

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:04:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610120286.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313692-en.html
- anchor: #n3334586
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、沙烏地媒體部、沙烏地公報、青年運動

Riyadh International Airport in the Saudi Arabian capital was attacked by Yemen's rebel 青年運動, leaving 13 dead and hundreds injured. Authorities released surveillance footage showing ceiling debris falling on pilgrims when the blast occurred, and announced an extension of the airport's shutdown.

Facts:
- 13 people killed
- Hundreds injured
- Riyadh (Riyadh) International Airport hit by a deadly attack on the 10th
- Including another attack on Riyadh airport on the 11th

## 梵蒂岡: Pope to be hospitalized on 10/13 for surgery to remove lung nodule

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:03:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610120285.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313666-en.html
- anchor: #n3334584
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、梵蒂岡、羅馬天主教教會、羅馬傑梅利醫院

梵蒂岡 announced that Pope Leo XIV will be hospitalized on October 13 and undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule at 羅馬傑梅利醫院. He is expected to rest for about 1 week after the operation.

Facts:
- 71-year-old
- May 8, 2025
- 1 week

## 何立峰 meets Apple's Cook, says foreign tech companies welcome to deepen cooperation with China

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:58:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202610120284.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313651-en.html
- anchor: #n3334583
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果公司、中央社、新華社、第一財經

蘋果公司 Executive Chairman Tim Cook traveled to China to meet Vice Premier 何立峰, who welcomed technology companies from around the world to deepen cooperation with China. Cook said he was willing to contribute to the stable and healthy development of U.S.-China economic and trade relations.

Facts:
- Reported on the 12th
- 1151012

## Floods wash away trekking routes in Nepal, leaving more than 100 foreigners stranded

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:55:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610120283.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313597-en.html
- anchor: #n3334459
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社、馬納斯魯保育區計畫、國際山區整合發展中心

A landslide in central Nepal blocked the Budhi Gandaki River and triggered flooding, washing away several trekking routes and bridges. Officials said more than 100 foreign trekkers were stranded and rescue operations were underway. Rescuers had previously saved 96 people, including 9 foreigners.

Facts:
- More than 100 foreign trekkers
- about 100 kilometers
- 96 people rescued
- 9 foreigners
- Caused 1,457 deaths
- 3 hydropower plants
- 5 villagers missing

## Power Lottery draw No. 115082

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:52:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610120282.aspx
- anchor: #n3334460
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台彩

The Power Lottery draw No. 115082 will take place tonight. The winning numbers in the first section are 20, 32, 05, 22, 26 and 03; the winning number in the second section is 03.

Facts:
- Draw No. 115082
- 20
- 32
- 05
- 22
- 26
- 03

## Female second lieutenant from 206th Brigade suspected of being bullied before her death; Sixth Army Corps says evidence secured and case referred for prosecution

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:50:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610120281.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313599-en.html
- anchor: #n3334461
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、陸軍第六軍團指揮部、步兵第206旅

Regarding the case of a female second lieutenant from the Army's Sixth Army Corps 206th Brigade who fell from a building, the corps said it had obtained relevant conversation records as a focus of its disciplinary investigation and would refer the evidence to judicial authorities for investigation, pledging not to cover up the case.

Facts:
- 206th Brigade
- 1995
- 1980

## 英特爾 and 博通 CEOs warn financing could become biggest bottleneck to AI development

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:48:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610120280.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313600-en.html
- anchor: #n3334462
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、英特爾、Intel、博通、Broadcom、CNBC、星展銀行、DBS

英特爾 and 博通 CEOs warned that access to funding could become a major constraint on artificial intelligence development, despite demand for computing infrastructure continuing to exceed supply.

Facts:
- The wafer shortage may ease in 2028 or 2029
- The supply-demand imbalance may persist until 2029
- Could even continue through 2030
- Over the next 2 to 3 years

## Fire completely destroys Paris' historic Marché des Enfants Rouges; vendors say it feels like 'a nightmare while awake'

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:45:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610120279.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313590-en.html
- anchor: #n3334457
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、巴黎人報、Le Parisien、費加洛報、Le Figaro

A fire in the early hours completely destroyed Paris' oldest indoor market, the Marché des Enfants Rouges. About 150 firefighters were deployed to contain the blaze, with no casualties reported. Vendors and officials expressed sorrow over the losses and said they planned to help stallholders resume business.

Facts:
- Covering about 1,000 square meters
- About 150 firefighters
- Built in 1615
- Designated a historic monument in 1982
- Founded in 1536
- Closed in 1772
- Reopened in 2000

## 今彩539第115247期開獎

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:44:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610120278.aspx
- anchor: #n3334458
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台彩

今彩539第115247期開獎，中獎號碼為24、06、39、16、36；3星彩中獎號碼388，4星彩中獎號碼2009。

Facts:
- Draw No. 115247
- 24
- 06
- 39
- 16
- 36
- 388
- 2009

## UK PM Bennan says Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, does not rule out proposing a return to the EU to Parliament

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:35:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610120277.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313580-en.html
- anchor: #n3334454
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、工黨、保守黨、英國改革黨、Reform UK

英國首相柏南表態不排除「重返歐盟」選項，並指稱俄羅斯干預2016年脫歐公投及2019年國會大選；此舉引發保守黨批評及改革黨反擊，同時面臨國內政治對立與經濟成本爭議。

Facts:
- 2016
- 2020
- 2019
- 高達6成
- £25 billion a year

## High-asset clients at domestic banks top 30,000 in August, with assets under management reaching NT$3.1 trillion

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:33:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610120276.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313581-en.html
- anchor: #n3334455
- Companies mentioned: 永豐金證券、國泰證券、兆豐證券、國泰人壽、富邦人壽、南山人壽、凱基人壽、台灣人壽、新光人壽

Financial Supervisory Commission statistics showed that, as of the end of August 2026, the number of high-asset clients at domestic banks topped 30,000, reaching 30,596, while assets under management (AUM) reached NT$3.1089 trillion. Both posted record monthly increases. The deposit share fell to a record low of 39.4%, while allocations to funds, bonds and insurance rose. Among securities firms, 永豐金證券, 國泰證券 and 兆豐證券 were the top 3.

Facts:
- High-asset clients reached 30,596 at the end of August
- Assets under management (AUM) rose to NT$3.1089 trillion
- Monthly increase of NT$169.8 billion
- Monthly increase of 1,984
- 存款比率跌破4成、來到39.4％
- Funds rose to 17.3%
- Bonds increased to 14.9%
- Insurance also rose to 13.2%
- Offshore structured products edged down to 8.3%
- Cumulative total of 2,136 high-asset clients
- Cumulative transaction amount of about NT$658.5 billion
- 永豐金證券... transaction amount of NT$321.1 billion
- 國泰證券...NT$128.1 billion
- 兆豐證券...NT$71.2 billion

## Grab issues six-point statement: Two platforms can compete effectively; data security is non-negotiable

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:29:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610120275.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313571-en.html
- anchor: #n3334384
- Companies mentioned: Grab、foodpanda、Uber、滴滴全球、SoftBank、華為

Grab issued a six-point statement on its proposed acquisition of foodpanda’s Taiwan business, stressing that competition between two platforms would be maintained, data security was non-negotiable and data would not be stored in mainland China. It also clarified that its cooperation with 華為 did not involve Taiwan maps or user data.

Facts:
- Approximately less than 4% of non-controlling voting shares
- Help 5 Taiwanese brands
- Two capable platforms
- Shareholding below 0.25%
- Voting rights represented below 0.1%
- Combined shareholding below 2.8%
- Voting rights represented below 0.8%
- Hold more than 70% of the voting rights
- Strictly limited to 8 Southeast Asian markets

## Vice president thanks overseas community groups for serving as an important bridge, hopes to deepen Taiwan-U.S. cooperation

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:27:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610120274.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313572-en.html
- anchor: #n3334385

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with a visiting delegation from the New England Chinese Chamber of Commerce, thanking overseas community groups for serving as a bridge between Taiwan and the United States and expressing hope for deeper cooperation in talent, innovation and research and development. She noted that Taiwan’s economic growth rate is forecast to reach 11% and discussed the “Balanced Taiwan” policy.

Facts:
- 2026 New England Chinese Chamber of Commerce visiting delegation
- Taiwan’s economic growth rate is forecast to reach 11% this year

## Rescuing the economy is not just about spending money: Nobel economics prize highlights individual decision-making

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:25:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610120273.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313574-en.html
- anchor: #n3334386

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to U.S. scholars Hall and Woodford for establishing the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stability. National Central University professor Chiu Chun-jung said their research emphasizes that governments must take household and business decisions into account when implementing stabilizing policies, rather than focusing only on macroeconomic variables or spending money to stimulate the economy.

Facts:
- 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics
- 2 scholars
- 2008 financial crisis

## To accommodate railway personnel promotion exam, 台鐵 to suspend 65 train services on 11/9

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:19:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610120272.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313543-en.html
- anchor: #n3334306
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、中央社

台鐵 said the Year 115 railway personnel promotion exam would affect about 60 crew members, and announced that it would suspend 12 reserved-seat train services and 53 non-reserved-seat train services on 11/9, while changing the operating sections of 18 services.

Facts:
- About 60 crew members
- November 9
- Suspend 12 reserved-seat train services
- 53 non-reserved-seat train services
- Change the operating sections of 18 train services
- A total of 328 locomotive engineers applied

## Philippine House passes bill banning children under 13 from using social media

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:12:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610120271.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313537-en.html
- anchor: #n3334305
- Companies mentioned: TikTok、YouTube、Alphabet、Facebook、Instagram、Meta Platforms、中央社

The Philippine House of Representatives passed a bill banning children under 13 from using social media. The Senate version sets the age limit at under 18, and the two chambers must reconcile their versions before submitting the bill to the president for approval.

Facts:
- Under 13
- Under 18 years old
- 3 school shootings

## Back-to-school and Mid-Autumn Festival demand boosts revenue to a period high for 統一企業 and the two convenience store giants

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:07:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610120270.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313533-en.html
- anchor: #n3334303
- Companies mentioned: 統一企業、統一超商、全家便利商店、菲律賓7-ELEVEN、康是美、星巴克、統一精工、安源資訊

統一企業 and its investee companies 統一超商 and 全家便利商店 benefited from back-to-school season and Mid-Autumn Festival demand, with both reporting record consolidated revenue for September for the same period.

Facts:
- September consolidated revenue of NT$61.805 billion
- Revenue of NT$537.053 billion for the first 9 months
- 統一超 September revenue of NT$31.449 billion
- Revenue of NT$275.88 billion for the first 9 months
- 全家便利商店 September revenue of NT$9.453 billion
- Revenue of NT$86.53 billion for the first 9 months
- 全家 has a total of 4536 stores

## Topping-out ceremony held for multi-purpose building at 北捷 Jiantan Station; Chiang Wan-an: Shilin to become a new hub for Taipei’s development

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:55:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610120269.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313409-en.html
- anchor: #n3334058
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、北捷、輝達、Google、大陸工程股份有限公司、闕河彬建築師事務所

A topping-out ceremony was held today for the multi-purpose building at 北捷 Jiantan Station, which is expected to be completed in Year 117 of the Republic of China. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said the project has 3 key features: convenient transportation, a strategic location in a technology corridor and integrated access to commercial and residential amenities. It will help make Shilin a new hub for Taipei’s development.

Facts:
- Year 117 of the Republic of China
- Just 4 minutes from 北士科
- 9 minutes to Taipei Main Station
- 25 minutes to the Taipei Dome
- It also takes just 30 minutes
- Create 10,000 jobs
- Construction began in June of Year 113
- 契約金額新台幣33億8000餘萬元
- Planned with 3 basement floors and 16 above-ground floors
- 總樓地板面積超過1萬1000坪

## Civic groups urge rejection of Grab-foodpanda merger; Fair Trade Commission: Will assess based on evidence

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:52:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610120268.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313410-en.html
- anchor: #n3334059
- Companies mentioned: Grab、foodpanda、華為、花瓣地圖

Civic groups urged the Fair Trade Commission to reject Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda’s Taiwan business, arguing that the non-economic disadvantages far outweigh the economic benefits. The commission said it would assess the case based on evidence.

Facts:
- Extend review period by 60 working days
- 115年10月27日

## 沈伯洋 crosses over into 《豆腐媽媽》, sparking privilege controversy? 隋安德 slams 民視: Media has willingly debased itself

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:56:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171755
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313742-en.html
- anchor: #n3334657
- Companies mentioned: 民視、中廣

民視 confirmed it is arranging for 沈伯洋, a Democratic Progressive Party candidate in Taipei, to make a guest appearance in the prime-time drama 《豆腐媽媽》, drawing sharp criticism from veteran media figure 隋安德, who accused the media of willingly debasing itself and creating an unfair election environment.

Facts:
- 民視 confirmed it has been in contact with 沈伯洋’s team, and the role and plot for 《豆腐媽媽》 are being arranged.
- 沈伯洋 recently appeared for an interview on 《少康戰情室》, which had a television ratings figure of 2.11.
- Veteran media figure 隋安德 criticized the media for becoming cheerleaders, saying they had willingly and voluntarily gone down on their knees, creating an unfair election.
- 民視 prime-time drama 《豆腐媽媽》 had a television ratings figure of 2.82 that day.
- The interview on 沈伯洋’s YouTube channel has received more than 160萬 views to date.

## 進駐熊本滿5年，台積電紅利還在嗎？日媒揭當地真實隱憂：地價飆漲、中小企業爆倒閉潮

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:54:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171765
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313743-en.html
- anchor: #n3334658
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、索尼

日媒分析台積電進駐熊本5年後，除帶動人口與財政成長外，亦引發交通壅塞、地價飆漲及中小企業人才流失等隱憂。

Facts:
- 2025年熊本縣主要交通壅塞地點共計38處，相較於2021年增加約4成。
- As of the end of March this year, Kumamoto Prefecture had signed 71 factory-establishment agreements with semiconductor-related companies.
- Over the past 5 years, commercial land prices in Kōshi City, Ōzu Town and Kikuyō Town have risen to 1.3 to 2.2 times their previous levels.

## 台北洲際酒店開幕3》不只拼住房！7大餐飲版圖：全日自助餐、米其林級韓食、直火料理進駐

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:53:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171763
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313744-en.html
- anchor: #n3334659
- Companies mentioned: 台北洲際酒店、InterContinental Taipei、Liquide Ambré琥泊

台北洲際酒店 is entering Taipei’s central district with 7 dining brands to expand its customer base.

Facts:
- 台北洲際酒店 is launching 7 dining brands with distinct concepts at once.
- 《Thea Lounge 初卉》 features desserts created by executive pastry chef Yann Roumanille.
- 《NTD Eatery》 is near Taipei Dome and Songshan Cultural and Creative Park.
- 《Rough Cuts》 is led by chef Nomo and specializes in American live-fire cooking.
- 《Akira Back》 and 《DOSA by Akira Back》 are scheduled to open on the 2nd floor in November.
- 《Simple Sips》 features live jazz performances every Friday and Saturday evening.
- 《NTD Eatery》 opens at 8 a.m. on weekdays and stays open until midnight on weekends.

## Women from different generations rally behind Su Chiao-hui! Lin Yu-ting, Lee Lieh and others speak out in succession, backing the warmest candidate for New Taipei mayor

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171762
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313745-en.html
- anchor: #n3334660
- Companies mentioned: 新媒體暨影視音發展協會（NMEA）、臺灣湛藍海洋聯盟、綠書店

In the 2026 New Taipei mayoral race, Su Chiao-hui has gained support from women across generations who have spoken out on her behalf, showcasing her warmth and ability to get things done. The establishment of a women’s support group aims to strengthen women’s participation in public life and win broader voter support.

Facts:
- Su Chiao-hui released her latest women’s empowerment campaign video on social media today (12), inviting Olympic boxing gold medalist Lin Yu-ting, renowned film producer Lee Lieh, and women from the fields of culture, architecture, the environment, education, film and television, music, and agriculture and fisheries to take turns speaking out.
- Su Chiao-hui recently formally established a “Women’s Empowerment Supporters’ Association,” and several women who took part in filming the video also attended in person to show their support.
- Renowned film producer Lee Lieh praised Su Chiao-hui’s efficiency and commitment to public affairs, saying she is someone who keeps citizens in her heart.

## No apology for accusing the wrong person, early-childhood education association head embroiled in controversy! Ko Chih-en blasts Lai Jui-lung for vanishing; Lai campaign headquarters confirms association head Yu resigned to contain fallout

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171761
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313746-en.html
- anchor: #n3334661

The 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral race is heating up, with blue and green camps trading attacks. Ko Chih-en’s camp slammed Lai Jui-lung for not apologizing over the hometown association controversy and questioned the background of the head of his early-childhood education support group. Lai’s campaign headquarters confirmed that association head Yu had resigned, stressing zero tolerance for child abuse and that the personnel involved had left their jobs, in an effort to quell the controversy.

Facts:
- In the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral race, Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Jui-lung traded barbs over an election billboard for the Pingtung Hometown Association and controversy surrounding the head of an early-childhood education support group.
- Ko Chih-en’s campaign office criticized Lai Jui-lung’s camp for turning a blind eye, deaf ear, and mute face to the Pingtung Hometown Association’s statement and failing to issue a public apology.
- Ko Chih-en’s camp said that the head of Lai Jui-lung’s early-childhood education support group, surnamed Yu, ran an early-childhood education institution that had previously faced controversy over inappropriate disciplinary practices by childcare staff.
- Lai Jui-lung’s campaign headquarters confirmed that the head of its early-childhood education support group, surnamed Yu, had voluntarily resigned.
- Lai’s campaign headquarters stressed that the childcare staff involved in the disciplinary controversy had left their jobs, and that the institution had complied with administrative penalties and continued operating.
- Ko’s campaign office said that hometown associations supporting candidates from their own communities is a longstanding local tradition of personal ties, and that politicians could avoid disputes by checking the facts beforehand.
- The institution’s past disciplinary controversy and whether its person in charge was directly involved in improper discipline are separate questions of responsibility, which should be determined based on an investigation by the competent authority.

## Chiang Wan-an calls for moving Songshan Airport to pursue AI; Lai Jui-lung fires back: “Kaohsiung doesn’t have to wait 10 years”—land, power, and talent in the Greater Asia Bay Area, all ready at once

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:17:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171760
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313747-en.html
- anchor: #n3334662
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、日月光、鴻海、NVIDIA

Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung hit back at Chiang Wan-an’s proposal to relocate Songshan Airport, stressing that Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area has advantages in land, electricity, and talent, allowing it to develop the AI industry immediately.

Facts:
- The Asia New Bay Area covers about 590 hectares, roughly twice the area of Songshan Airport.
- Kaohsiung’s power self-sufficiency rate reached 134% in the first half of 2026.
- Taipei’s power self-sufficiency rate was only about 2% in the first half of 2026.
- The 205th Arsenal covers about 58 hectares.
- Assessments indicate that relocating Songshan Airport would take at least 10 years.

## “Negotiation process revealed” for Taipei mayoral debate! Lo Chih-chiang says: Shen Po-yang’s team is dragging its feet

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:17:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171758
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313748-en.html
- anchor: #n3334663
- Companies mentioned: TVBS、三立電視

Kuomintang legislator Lo Chih-chiang represented Chiang Wan-an’s camp in negotiations for the first debate of the 2026 Taipei mayoral race. He accused Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang’s team of sending many representatives without decision-making authority, making excuses over the organizers’ proposed date of October 31, and demanding that the total number of debates be confirmed first, questioning its sincerity.

Facts:
- The first debate in the 2026 Taipei mayoral race is jointly organized by TVBS and 三立電視.
- Kuomintang legislator Lo Chih-chiang represented Chiang Wan-an’s camp at the negotiations.
- Shen Po-yang’s team sent 4 representatives to the negotiations.
- Chiang Wan-an’s camp agreed on the spot to hold the first debate on October 31.
- Lo Chih-chiang said Shen Po-yang’s team demanded that the total number of debates be confirmed before setting a date for the first one.

## 國泰金控 joins young people to discuss climate resilience for 7 consecutive years; “Cathay Sustainability Knowledge Hub” introduces nature-scent experiences for the first time

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:16:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171759
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313749-en.html
- anchor: #n3334664
- Companies mentioned: 國泰金控、國泰投信、蓋婭智壤科技、風傳媒

國泰金控 held its youth forum for the 7th consecutive year at the 2026 Taiwan Climate Action Expo, focusing on climate adaptation and resilience. It also launched an exhibit area for its Sustainability Knowledge Hub featuring nature-scent experiences, attracting nearly a thousand visits in total.

Facts:
- A report released by 國泰金控 in September 2026 said global warming would exceed the 1.5°C threshold. During this period, it held its climate change youth forum for the 7th consecutive year.
- This year’s forum, themed “Adapt with purpose, build youth resilience,” was held at the National Science and Technology Museum in Kaohsiung.
- The Cathay Climate Change Youth Forum has attracted more than 2,700 young participants to date.
- The in-person “Cathay Sustainability Knowledge Hub” exhibit, for the first time, linked tea gardens, forests, agriculture, and the ocean through “nature-scent experiences,” attracting nearly a thousand visits over the exhibition period.
- Lin Ying, CEO of 蓋婭智壤科技, said smart underground micro-irrigation technology can save 7 tenths of water and reduce the burden on farmers.

## Monopolizing the food delivery market, personal data potentially reaching Huawei? Six major controversies over Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda, all addressed in Grab’s statement

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:49:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171756
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313640-en.html
- anchor: #n3334523
- Companies mentioned: Grab、foodpanda、Uber、公平會、SEC、滴滴全球、SoftBank、Amazon Web Services、AWS

Grab’s plan to acquire foodpanda has raised monopoly concerns, with 公平會 to rule by 10/27. Grab issued a 6-point statement clarifying independence, shareholder structure, and data security, denying that Huawei could access Taiwan data, and saying it had commissioned AWS to assess compliance.

Facts:
- Grab plans to acquire foodpanda Taiwan, and 公平會 will make a decision by October 27.
- Uber holds about less than 4% of Grab’s non-controlling voting shares, which do not confer control.
- 滴滴全球’s stake was below 0.25% in June 2026, representing less than 0.1% of voting rights.
- Grab CEO Anthony Tan holds more than 70% of the voting rights.
- Grab’s partnership with Huawei Petal Maps is strictly limited to 8 Southeast Asian markets and does not involve the use of user data.
- An AWS SAS assessment found no design gaps in the security controls for Grab’s planned Taiwan architecture.

## Taipei mayoral TV debate finalized with “cross-examination”; Shen Po-yang’s camp says: No need to wait until the end of the month—the sooner, the better

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:31:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171754
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313641-en.html
- anchor: #n3334524
- Companies mentioned: TVBS、三立、中視、台視、民視、鏡電視、自由時報、風傳媒

Negotiations on the 2026 Taipei mayoral TV debate took place on the 12th, with the Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an camps reaching a consensus on “cross-examination.” Chiang Wan-an agreed to take part in a second debate organized by five media outlets, while Shen’s camp called for it to be held as soon as possible.

Facts:
- The negotiation meeting on the 2026 Taipei mayoral TV debate was held on the 12th, and both sides reached a consensus to include “cross-examination” in the debate.
- Tsai Yi-kai, spokesperson for Shen Po-yang’s campaign office, said Shen’s camp believes the debate should be held as soon as possible, even as early as next week, on October 24.
- After the negotiations, Chiang Wan-an’s camp changed its position and said it was willing to take part in a second debate jointly organized by 5 media outlets.
- Before the negotiations, Chiang Wan-an continued to stress that, in keeping with past election practice, he would participate in only one TV debate.
- Shen Po-yang’s camp welcomed Chiang Wan-an’s agreement to include cross-examination, saying it would help move subsequent negotiations forward.

## Typhoon Champi could form as early as Wednesday! It could reach super typhoon strength; when a noticeable cooldown will hit all of Taiwan revealed

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171723
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313642-en.html
- anchor: #n3334525

Weather expert Chia Hsin-hsing predicts that Typhoon Champi could form as early as Wednesday and may strengthen into a super typhoon, but is likely to have limited impact on Taiwan. He also warned that a strengthening northeast monsoon next Wednesday will bring a noticeable cooldown.

Facts:
- Typhoon Champi is expected to have a chance of reaching super typhoon strength.
- Typhoon Champi is expected to move toward the waters southeast of the Ryukyu Islands and Okinawa.
- Preliminary assessments indicate that Typhoon Champi will have limited impact on Taiwan.
- The northeast monsoon will strengthen again next Wednesday (21), bringing cooler temperatures.

## U.S. earnings season kicks off! How long can AI keep burning cash? These 3 signals could warn that growth is nearing its “peak”

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171629
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313643-en.html
- anchor: #n3334526
- Companies mentioned: 倫敦證券交易所集團（LSEG）、標普500指數、Alphabet、亞馬遜（Amazon.com）、Meta Platforms、摩根大通（JPMorgan Chase）、高盛（Goldman Sachs）、富國銀行投資研究所（Wells Fargo Investment Institute）、美利達金融（Ameriprise Financial）、獲利偵探（The Earnings Scout）、美光科技（Micron Technology）、Google、星辰能源（Constellation Energy）

美股第3季財報季即將開始，預估標普500指數獲利年增31%，主要由AI產業驅動。但半導體獲利增幅放緩，市場擔憂成長接近頂峰，同時關注高利率風險。

Facts:
- 分析師平均預估標普500指數第3季獲利將大幅年增約31%
- 標普500指數第3季獲利成長幅度中高達3分之2來自科技產業及AI巨頭
- U.S. semiconductor industry earnings are forecast to rise about 136% year over year in the third quarter.
- Energy industry earnings are forecast to surge about 115% in the third quarter compared with the same period last year.
- Micron Technology disclosed that customers had raised the committed amount under long-term supply agreements to US$32 billion.

## Huang Wei-che attends National Day reception in Fukuoka to promote Tainan’s diplomacy; agricultural specialties take the international stage to deepen Taiwan-Japan friendship

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171742
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313439-en.html
- anchor: #n3334120

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che traveled to Fukuoka to attend a National Day reception, promoting Tainan’s agricultural specialties to Japanese political and business leaders. He also introduced achievements including a reciprocal tourism program featuring sister-city attractions between Taiwan and Japan and the launch of the Kumamoto route, with the aim of deepening bilateral diplomacy and agricultural marketing.

Facts:
- Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che traveled to Fukuoka, Japan, to attend the Republic of China National Day reception.
- Tainan currently has 22 friendship cities in Japan.
- Kumamoto Governor Kimura Takashi visited Tainan on the 5th of this month.
- The Tainan–Kumamoto route opened at the end of last year.
- The reception brought together political, business, overseas community and academic leaders from Kyushu and Yamaguchi.
- Huang Wei-che interacted with Japanese House of Representatives members Tanaka Kazunori and Ogata Rintaro.
- Chen Ming-chun, director of the Fukuoka Office, hosted the National Day reception.

## Save on energy costs by improving air quality: As the fall and winter season of poor air quality approaches, Miaoli County’s Environmental Protection Bureau urges businesses to plan emissions cuts early

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171745
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313440-en.html
- anchor: #n3334121

Miaoli County’s Environmental Protection Bureau urged regulated businesses to file their third-quarter air pollution fee declarations between Oct. 1 and 31. It also encouraged businesses to plan emissions cuts early and shift high-pollution production to spring and summer in response to the differential fee rates applied during the fall and winter season of poor air quality, in support of ESG and net-zero goals.

Facts:
- 115年第3季固定污染源空氣污染防制費申報作業期間為10月1日至10月31日。
- The Ministry of Environment applies differential fee rates to sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and particulate matter in the first and fourth quarters of each year.
- The director of the Miaoli County Government Environmental Protection Bureau is Shen Feng-tai.
- The Miaoli County Environmental Protection Bureau’s fixed-source air pollution fee inquiry hotline is (037)351759, extension 107.
- During the fall and winter season of poor air quality, unfavorable atmospheric dispersion conditions can cause air pollutants to accumulate.

## From the elite lecture hall to the 遠銀 boardroom: Zhou Tiancai reveals Hou Jinying’s professional ethos

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:28:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171751
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313441-en.html
- anchor: #n3334122
- Companies mentioned: 遠東國際商業銀行、遠銀、遠東銀行、台灣金融研訓院、中央銀行、外商銀行、金管會

Zhou Tiancai, chairman of 遠東國際商業銀行, attended the “Carrying on the Legacy and Innovating: Memorial Forum for Chairman Hou Jinying,” organized by 台灣金融研訓院 on the afternoon of the 12th. He recalled the professional ethos of the late former chairman Hou Jinying. Zhou said Hou placed great importance on integrity in governance and attention to detail, and that her management philosophy left 遠銀 a valuable example to follow.

Facts:
- Hou Jinying died at the hour of Chen on Oct. 3, 2025, aged 九十四.
- Zhou Tiancai shared stories of his interactions with Hou Jinying at a memorial forum organized by 遠東國際商業銀行.
- Hou Jinying served as head of the banking department at National Chengchi University and as the first chairwoman of 台灣金融研訓院.
- Hou Jinying stressed to Zhou Tiancai that banks must operate honestly and lawfully, and that staff integrity must be upheld even when business targets are missed.
- Hou Jinying usually spent three days preparing the agendas for standing directors’ and board meetings.
- Hou Jinying wrote “Be dedicated and responsible, and seek to understand everything” on a small note and kept it in her phone wallet.
- 遠東國際商業銀行主辦了「承志與創新 侯金英董事長紀念論壇」。

## Han Kuo-yu promised prosperity, while Chen Chi-mai brought TSMC to Kaohsiung! Lin Chih-hung’s AI comic shows the city’s two possible destinies

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171731
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313442-en.html
- anchor: #n3334123

During questioning at the Kaohsiung City Council on the 12th, Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung used an AI-generated comic to compare the governance of former mayor Han Kuo-yu and current Mayor Chen Chi-mai. Lin highlighted concrete achievements in tourism, infrastructure and local development under Chen, underscoring how different leaders affect the city’s development.

Facts:
- During a general policy questioning session at the city council on the 12th, Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung used an AI-generated comic to compare the administrations of Han and Chen.
- Kaohsiung welcomed 67.94 million tourist visits in 2024, with the city government drawing visitors through its concert economy.
- The light rail loop was completed during Chen Chi-mai’s tenure, while construction stalled under Han’s city government.
- Over the past six years, 21 construction projects have been carried out in Fengshan, with total funding of 1.14 billion yuan.
- The redevelopment of Xin Jia Elementary School’s campus received 270 million yuan, while the new Feng Xiang Junior High School campus received 161 million yuan.
- The Kaohsiung family amusement park received 300 million yuan, and the three Fengshan detention basin projects had a total budget of 120 million yuan.
- Lin Chih-hung thanked Kaohsiung residents for supporting Chen Chi-mai in 2020 and 2022.

## More challenging than chip and memory shortages! The AI boom faces a bottleneck, with two giants, 博通 and 英特爾, warning of funding pressures

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:22:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171750
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313443-en.html
- anchor: #n3334124
- Companies mentioned: 英特爾、Intel、博通、Broadcom、星展銀行、風傳媒

The CEOs of 博通 and 英特爾 warned at a summit in Singapore that the AI industry’s expansion faces challenges from financing costs and returns. Hardware shortages may ease, but financing conditions and economic benefits will determine the pace of the industry’s future growth.

Facts:
- 博通 CEO Chen Fuyang said access to funding could become a key constraint on future growth in the AI industry.
- 英特爾 CEO Chen Li-wu warned that rising funding costs and concerns about investment returns will test the AI boom.
- 博通 estimates that wafer supply shortages may ease around 2028 to 2029.
- Demand for computing infrastructure exceeds supply, and the imbalance could persist until 2030.
- The two giants made these remarks at the DBS Asian Insights Summit in Singapore.

## Taichung Solar Cake Festival kicks off on 10/17, with 80 brands offering buy-one-get-one deals

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171743
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313444-en.html
- anchor: #n3334125
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府經濟發展局、工策會、阿聰師、陳允宝泉、元明商店、太陽堂老舖、嘉味軒、薔薇派、阿明師、翔記蛋黃酥、卡但屋、波士頓烘焙坊、3點1刻、旅禾烘焙、水母吃乳酪、巴部屋、熊介巧、大呷麵本家、正昇豆腐乳、玄羽皇家滴雞精

台中市政府經濟發展局宣布「2026台中太陽餅文化節」於10月17日在文心森林公園舉行，集結逾80家品牌推出買一送一及高額抽獎優惠，以支持在地糕餅產業發展。

Facts:
- The “2026 Taichung Solar Cake Festival” will take place on Oct. 17 at Wenxin Forest Park.
- The Solar Cake Festival marks its 21st year this year, bringing together more than 80 local pastry and souvenir brands.
- Taichung’s individual income tax revenue rose from 33.5 billion yuan in 108 to 60 billion yuan in 114, an increase of nearly 80%.
- Economic Development Bureau Director Chang Feng-yuan said Taichung is renowned as the “Pastry Capital.”
- 工策會 Secretary-General Chen Hsueh-sheng said businesses continue to innovate toward “lighter meals, less oil and less sugar.”
- Customers who spend 500 yuan or more can enter a prize draw, with prizes including a 70-inch LCD TV and a Switch 2.
- Corporate income tax revenue increased from 55.9 billion yuan to 74.2 billion yuan, a rise of about 33%.

## A scratch on his face unexpectedly makes him a hit! Chang Yi-li turns a crisis into creativity with the “隆吼理來” poster-doodling contest, inviting residents to remix campaign posters

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171735
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313445-en.html
- anchor: #n3334126

Chang Yi-li, a candidate for Kaohsiung City Council in the Zuoying-Nanzi district, became a sensation after his campaign billboard was scratched. To channel creativity into legal avenues and echo Lai Jui-lung’s concept of a graffiti wall, he announced the “隆吼理來” poster-drawing contest, inviting the public to pick up free posters at his service office in Zuoying District or at campaign stops and create their own designs.

Facts:
- Chang Yi-li is a candidate for Kaohsiung City Council in the Zuoying-Nanzi district and formerly served as director of the Youth Bureau.
- After the face on Chang Yi-li’s campaign billboard was accidentally scratched, he added a matching mustache on the other side.
- A related post received nearly 70,000 likes on Threads.
- Deliberately damaging or defacing campaign billboards may violate the Criminal Code’s property damage provisions and the Public Officials Election and Recall Act.
- Posters for the “隆吼理來” poster-drawing contest can be picked up at No. 435, Wenchuan Road, Zuoying District.
- The event echoes the “百變隆隆” concept of Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung, as well as the concept of a graffiti wall at his campaign headquarters.
- Chang Yi-li has received a Red Dot Design Award.
- The campaign team will carry posters to hand out during future street-corner outreach and street canvassing.

## Traffic jams are a daily reality for commuters to Southern Taiwan Science Park! Chen Ting-fei spends three consecutive days at intersections observing bottlenecks, urges faster rail grade separation

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171725
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313446-en.html
- anchor: #n3334127

Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei conducted on-site inspections for three consecutive days to address traffic congestion around Southern Taiwan Science Park, urging the government to accelerate rail grade separation projects to resolve bottlenecks at railway crossings.

Facts:
- On the 12th, Chen Ting-fei spent her third consecutive day at an intersection, joining Lin Chih-chan, Yu Chu-ching, Chen Pi-yu and Li Wei-chih to observe traffic at the junction of Zhongzheng Road and Ren’ai Street in Xinshi District.
- Chen Ting-fei said more than ten trains pass during the morning rush hour, forcing road traffic to wait when railway crossing gates are lowered.
- Chen Ting-fei urged the government to accelerate the second phase of the Kangqiao railway underground project and rail grade separation projects in Xinshi and Shanhua.
- Tainan’s railway underground project is scheduled to reach a major opening milestone on Oct. 17.
- Chen Ting-fei stressed that transport infrastructure must prepare for the city’s development over the next ten and twenty years.

## National travel subsidies combine with Taichung’s bonus prize draw; first 12 lucky winners announced

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171734
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313447-en.html
- anchor: #n3334128

The Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau has launched the “Stay in Taichung Every Week, Vacation All Year” prize draw, with the first 12 winners selected and a Gogoro electric scooter as the grand prize. The campaign pairs with national travel subsidies to encourage people to stay at licensed accommodations and register their receipts. Further draws will follow, with 52 accommodation vouchers to be given away in December.

Facts:
- The Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau has teamed up with the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications on the “Stay in Taichung Every Week, Vacation All Year” prize draw, which is paired with national travel subsidies.
- The first prize draw was held on the 12th, with 12 lucky winners selected.
- The top prize in the first drawing is a Gogoro electric scooter, with 2 winners.
- 52 accommodation vouchers will be awarded in the December drawing.
- The 2026 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival is scheduled to run from Oct. 31 to Nov. 22.

## Rate hikes can’t stop the stock market bulls! Institutions see Taiwan stocks’ earnings growing 40% and rising another 25% next year; this portfolio strategy offers greater resilience.

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:04:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11171747
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313448-en.html
- anchor: #n3334129
- Companies mentioned: 群益投信、聯準會

群益投信 released its fourth-quarter investment outlook on the 12th, recommending a “DUO” strategy for allocating between stocks and bonds. Institutions are bullish on AI-driven earnings, forecasting Taiwan stocks’ earnings to grow 40% this year and 25% next year, while noting that U.S. stocks are entering a growth shakeout and Asian stocks have attractive valuations.

Facts:
- 群益投信 held a press conference on its fourth-quarter investment outlook on the 12th.
- Taiwanese companies’ earnings growth this year is expected to be revised up to 40%, with growth of 25% possible next year.
- The S&P 500 rose 11.8% in the first 3 quarters of this year.
- The MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index has a price-to-earnings ratio of about 10.5 times.
- Asia’s GDP is forecast to grow 4.8% this year and 4.7% next year.
- The S&P 500’s estimated price-to-earnings ratio for the next 12 months has fallen to 19.1 times from 22.2 times at the start of the year.

## 餐飲巨型併購夢降溫！星巴克直言不買 Chipotle股價跌逾4%

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:02:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628829
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313736-en.html
- anchor: #n3334597
- Companies mentioned: 星巴克、Chipotle

On April 12, 星巴克 denied rumors that it would acquire Chipotle, stressing that it is focused on its own transformation plan. The news sent Chipotle shares down more than 4%.

Facts:
- 星巴克 is focused on its own business transformation plan and has no plans to acquire Chipotle.

## 〈U.S. Stocks Early Trading〉Major indexes fluctuate near flat as market focuses on earnings and inflation data.

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:42:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628617
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313737-en.html
- anchor: #n3334598
- Companies mentioned: 標普500指數、聯準會、美光、道瓊工業指數、那斯達克綜合指數、費城半導體指數、台積電、彭博、葉門青年運動、沙國、川普、法國、比特幣、摩根大通、花旗、艾司摩爾、高盛、荷蘭國際集團、德意志銀行、Salesforce、美國銀行、中國長鑫存儲、美泰兒、Seaport、巴克萊

U.S. stocks fluctuated near record highs on Monday as the market awaited bank earnings and inflation data. 高盛 is bullish on earnings growth and raised its rating, while elevated oil prices are stoking inflation concerns.

Facts:
- U.S. stocks were little changed at Monday’s open, with 標普500指數 hovering near a record high.
- Brent crude rose to about $107 a barrel on Monday, stoking inflation concerns.
- Major banks including 摩根大通 and 花旗 will kick off earnings season on Tuesday.
- 高盛 raised its equity allocation rating for the next 3 months to “overweight.”
- 美光 led technology stocks lower as 中國長鑫存儲’s plans to produce next-generation memory chips added to competitive pressure.
- 美國銀行 raised its rating on Salesforce to “buy.”
- U.S. stock issuance is expected to reach $6,000億 in 2027.
- 德意志銀行 said a possible easing in core inflation is a key focus for the Fed.

## Could oil surge to $200 a barrel? Global oil inventories are running low; 高盛 says risk premium is nearing a “historic high.”

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:10:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6627527
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313738-en.html
- anchor: #n3334599
- Companies mentioned: Vitol、高盛、美國能源資訊署(EIA)、摩根大通、國際能源總署(IEA)、Jefferies

高盛 and Vitol warned that global oil inventories are running low. Drawdowns in non-OECD inventories have thrown pricing models off, pushing the risk premium to a record high. If shipping in the Middle East is disrupted, oil could hit $200 in an extreme scenario.

Facts:
- 高盛 estimates that the risk premium for September Brent crude reached $22 a barrel, the second-highest on record.
- Global oil inventories have fallen by about 660 million barrels cumulatively since March this year.
- Vitol CEO Russell Hardy warned that oil could surge to $200 a barrel if the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted.
- The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has fallen to 283 million barrels, just about 13 million barrels above its record low.
- Inventory drawdowns in non-OECD countries account for nearly 60% of the global oil stock drawdown in this cycle.

## Chips are available, but financing is getting harder! 博通 CEO pinpoints AI expansion challenge.

- Published: 2026-10-12T22:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628806
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313612-en.html
- anchor: #n3334463
- Companies mentioned: 博通、AVGO-US

博通 CEO 陳福陽 said the bottleneck to AI expansion has shifted from chip shortages to financing. Rising interest rates and construction costs are putting pressure on companies, and their ability to secure funding will determine the pace of future expansion.

Facts:
- 博通 CEO 陳福陽 said access to funding has become the biggest constraint on AI growth.
- 博通 raised its AI chip revenue outlook to about $115 billion for the fiscal year ending October 2027.
- 博通 expects AI chip revenue to reach about $230 billion in fiscal 2028.
- 博通 supplies customized AI chips and networking components for large data centers.
- Companies must invest large sums in buildings, computing equipment and networking infrastructure before data centers begin generating revenue.

## Cement giants post year-over-year revenue growth in September, both hitting nearly 21-month highs.

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:44:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628802
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313608-en.html
- anchor: #n3334464
- Companies mentioned: 台泥、亞泥、OYAK Cimento、Cimpor、NHOA

台泥 and 亞泥 reported September revenue, with both reaching nearly 21-month highs. 台泥 benefited from strong overseas operations, while 亞泥 was lifted by a recovery in markets on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, reflecting an overall growth trend.

Facts:
- 台泥’s September revenue was NT$14.321 billion, up 6% month over month and 7.63% year over year.
- 亞泥’s September revenue was NT$6.719 billion, up 20.2% month over month and 5.2% year over year.
- September revenue for 台泥 and 亞泥 simultaneously reached nearly 21-month highs.
- 台泥’s Turkish subsidiary OYAK Cimento posted a year-over-year revenue increase of NT$565 million in September.
- 台泥’s Portuguese subsidiary Cimpor posted a year-over-year revenue increase of NT$110 million in September.

## 〈台塑四寶業績〉Q4受惠需求旺季、電子業績攀升 兩公司看好業績優於Q3

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:42:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628767
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313614-en.html
- anchor: #n3334465
- Companies mentioned: 台塑集團、台塑、南亞、台化、台塑化

台塑集團 released its unaudited results for the first 3 quarters today (the 12th). 台塑、南亞、台化 and 台塑化 all expect Q4 results to surpass Q3, supported by mass production of electronic materials, peak-season petrochemical demand and oil prices.

Facts:
- 台塑 and 南亞 expect Q4 results to surpass Q3.
- 南亞 has completed certification of its high-end electronic materials and entered mass production.
- 台塑 forecasts quarter-over-quarter growth in Q4 revenue.
- 台化 expects oil prices to fluctuate around $90 a barrel.
- 台塑化 pointed out that continued U.S. military escorts in the Strait of Hormuz are raising the risk of military conflict.
- 南亞 stressed that this year has been a brilliant one, but next year will be even better.

## Off-season strength! China’s spot thermal coal price tops 1,000 yuan, hitting a 3-year high.

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:40:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628679
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313611-en.html
- anchor: #n3334466

China’s thermal coal prices rose against the trend in October, traditionally an off-season. Prices for Shanxi coal at Qinhuangdao Port topped 1,000 yuan, driven mainly by safety oversight and transport restrictions on the supply side, as well as rising electricity demand.

Facts:
- As of October 10, the ex-port price for 5,500-kilocalorie Shanxi thermal coal at Qinhuangdao Port reached 1,003 yuan per metric ton, up more than 40% from 700 yuan per metric ton a year earlier and marking a nearly 3-year high.
- China’s coal output fell more than 3% year over year in the first 8 months of this year.
- China’s total electricity consumption exceeded 1 trillion kWh in August 2026, with power demand reaching a record high.

## Memory shortages continue to weigh on laptop customer orders; 圓裕 September revenue hits 7-month low.

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:35:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628771
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313613-en.html
- anchor: #n3334467
- Companies mentioned: 圓裕、EMS大廠

Flexible circuit board maker 圓裕 posted September revenue of NT$163 million, a 7-month low, mainly because memory shortages weakened laptop customers’ ordering momentum. The company is shifting toward consumer electronics and positioning for an AI-driven replacement cycle, targeting full-year revenue on par with last year.

Facts:
- 圓裕’s September revenue was NT$163 million, down 2.98% month over month and 15.43% year over year.
- 圓裕’s third-quarter revenue was NT$544 million, down 8.93% quarter over quarter and 10.77% year over year.
- 圓裕’s cumulative revenue for the first 9 months was NT$1.718 billion, down 7.52% year over year.
- 圓裕 products for business and consumer laptops have been affected by shortages of memory and CPUs.
- 圓裕 is making every effort to keep full-year revenue on par with last year.

## Could stocks rally again by year-end? S&P 500 companies’ earnings are forecast to grow 25%; global markets await earnings to prove their mettle.

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:30:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628770
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313609-en.html
- anchor: #n3334468
- Companies mentioned: 彭博、摩根大通、高盛、彭博行業研究、花旗、Leverage Shares、MSCI、Roundhill Financial、美光、三星電子、Alphabet、亞馬遜、微軟、Meta、甲骨文、SpaceX、CG Asset Management、摩根士丹利、RootBridge Capital、好市多、H&M、eToro

A year-end rally in global stocks will need earnings support: S&P 500 earnings are forecast to rise 25%, and AI companies’ earnings 47%. The bar is higher for technology stocks, while consumer and banking sectors are key. Europe’s capital-intensive companies and Asia’s AI supply chain are in focus, with high interest rates and weak consumption posing challenges.

Facts:
- Third-quarter earnings for S&P 500 companies are forecast to rise 25% year over year.
- Third-quarter earnings for U.S. AI-related companies are forecast to rise 47% year over year.
- The information technology sector is expected to contribute one-third of total S&P 500 corporate earnings this year.
- Taiwanese and South Korean companies are expected to drive regional earnings growth of 66%.
- The MSCI World Information Technology Index has risen 31% so far this year.
- The median earnings growth rate of Russell 3000 Index constituents is expected to reach 14% in 2026.
- The Dow Jones STOXX Europe 600 Banks Index has fallen about 8% over the past two weeks.

## Telecom Big 3 earnings: 中華電信 sees strong momentum in its ICT business, with September EPS of NT$0.57 keeping it at the top in earnings

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:27:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628765
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313615-en.html
- anchor: #n3334469
- Companies mentioned: 中華電信、台灣大、遠傳、蘋果、momo、3COINS

The three major telecom operators announced their September unaudited financial results. 中華電信 benefited from 24.9% year-on-year growth in its ICT business and one-time asset activation, posting September EPS of NT$0.57 to retain its position as the telecom sector's earnings leader. 台灣大 and 遠傳 posted NT$0.48 and NT$0.36, respectively.

Facts:
- 中華電信 reported September revenue of NT$24.4 billion, up 4.68% month on month and 20.85% year on year.
- 中華電信 posted September EPS of NT$0.57, higher than 台灣大's NT$0.48 and 遠傳's NT$0.36.
- 中華電信 reported September net profit after tax of NT$4.44 billion, up 44.16% year on year.
- 中華電信's September ICT revenue rose 24.9% year on year.
- 中華電信's cumulative net profit after tax for the first three quarters was NT$32.97 billion, up 12.1% year on year, with EPS of NT$4.25.
- 台灣大 posted September EPS of NT$0.48 and net profit after tax of NT$1.47 billion, up 28.95% year on year.
- 遠傳9月每股純益0.36元，月租型用戶5G滲透率突破5成
- 遠傳 became the first company in Taiwan to qualify as a GitHub AI development consulting partner.

## 國營事業投4843億12項虧爆？ 經部力挺：油電價長年凍漲侵蝕自有資金

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:24:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6627994
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313610-en.html
- anchor: #n3334470
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、中油公司、台電公司、台水公司、台糖公司、立法院

經濟部針對國營事業投資4843億且部分專案虧損的報導進行說明，強調投資具公共性與外部效益。指出中油、台電因凍漲油電價致虧損，需政府增資或借款支援，盼立法院通過追加預算。

Facts:
- 經濟部表示國營事業近10年新高之4843億投資中，有12項專案虧損嚴重。
- CPC and Taipower have seen their accumulated losses grow because oil and electricity prices have been frozen for a long time, leaving them short of their own funds.
- Natural gas investment projects, including CPC's Third LNG Receiving Terminal, offer external benefits by stabilizing domestic natural gas supplies and increasing safety stocks.
- Taipower's offshore wind power and power grid strengthening projects are 2 initiatives to implement the government's offshore wind policy.
- Taiwan Sugar Corporation's bioenergy center investment project is in line with the policy to fully prohibit feeding food waste to pigs starting in 116.

## Formosa Plastics Group's four major companies post NT$76.2 billion in Q3 earnings, up 18% quarter on quarter; 南亞 earns more than one share's par value in the first three quarters, while 台塑化 also hits a record

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:23:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628710
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313616-en.html
- anchor: #n3334471
- Companies mentioned: 台塑、南亞、台塑化、台化、南亞科

Formosa Plastics Group's four major companies reported combined earnings of NT$76.279 billion in the third quarter of 2026, up 18.7% quarter on quarter. 南亞 and 台塑化 posted record profits, mainly benefiting from electronic materials and high oil prices. 台塑 and 台化 saw earnings decline amid oil price volatility and high inflation.

Facts:
- 台塑四寶第3季單季稅後純益為762.79億元，季增18.7%。
- 南亞 reported third-quarter net profit after tax of NT$38.83 billion, up 45.2% quarter on quarter, with EPS of NT$4.9.
- 台塑化 reported third-quarter net profit after tax of NT$26.289 billion, up 26.5% quarter on quarter, with EPS of NT$2.76, a record high for the same quarter.
- 台塑 posted third-quarter net profit after tax of NT$5.739 billion, down 46.1% quarter on quarter.
- 台化 reported third-quarter net profit after tax of NT$5.418 billion, down 11% quarter on quarter, with EPS of NT$0.92.

## 台股小跌11點外資再賣522億元 調節台塑四寶、晶圓代工族群

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:12:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628768
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313617-en.html
- anchor: #n3334472
- Companies mentioned: 台塑、台塑化、南亞、台化、中纖、友達、鴻海、力積電、聯電、台積電、台中銀、元大台灣50、群益ESG投等債20+、大華韓國KOSPI50、復華富時不動產、台新新光金、凱基金、中信金、元大金、台泥、中鋼、國喬、陽明、長榮、泰金寶-DR、群創、和碩、群益台灣精選高息、FT臺灣永續高息、主動統一升級50

台股今日收跌11.48點至49301.96點，外資連續第四日賣超近522億元，累計賣超達1477億元。外資重點賣出台塑四寶、晶圓代工及電子股，轉而買入金融股、傳產及高息ETF。

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks fell 11.48 points today, closing at 49,301.96.
- Foreign investors recorded nearly NT$52.2 billion in net sales today, marking a fourth consecutive day of net selling and bringing cumulative net sales to NT$147.7 billion.
- Foreign investors recorded net sales of 66,500 lots in Formosa Plastics Group's four major companies, including 36,800 lots in 台塑, the most.
- Foreign investors bought 37,200 lots of 台新新光金, the most, followed by 36,200 lots of 台泥 and 30,000 lots of 中鋼.
- Foreign investors sold wafer foundry stocks, including 22,600 lots of 力積電, 13,500 lots of 聯電 and 9,423 lots of 台積電.

## Want to earn more? You have to deliver results! HSBC's fixed allowances for senior employees are on the way out

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:06:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628702
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313618-en.html
- anchor: #n3334473
- Companies mentioned: 匯豐控股、HSBC-US、巴克萊銀行、BCS-US

匯豐控股 announced that it will introduce a new compensation system in early 2028, scrapping fixed allowances for senior employees and increasing the share of bonuses. The move, led by CEO Georges Elhedery, aims to strengthen performance-based pay and bring the bank closer to the Wall Street model.

Facts:
- 匯豐控股 will gradually phase out fixed pay allowances for senior employees, replacing them with a compensation system in which bonuses make up a larger share.
- 匯豐's new compensation system is expected to take effect in early 2028.
- 巴克萊銀行 announced in July this year that it would increase the share of bonuses in compensation for more employees.
- 匯豐 has eliminated a subsidy covering 95% of tuition fees for children of newly hired employees and senior employees transferred to Hong Kong.
- 匯豐 is cutting private club allowances of up to HK$200,000 for some banking staff in Hong Kong.
- Since Georges Elhedery took office in September 2024, 匯豐's share price has more than doubled.

## Energy minister: Saudi Arabia demonstrates supply resilience, but energy security must never be taken for granted

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628403
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313418-en.html
- anchor: #n3334060

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz emphasized at the World Petroleum Congress that energy security cannot be taken for granted. He pledged that Saudi Arabia would continue to ensure stable crude supplies despite security threats, including an attack on Riyadh's airport, demonstrating the resilience of its infrastructure.

Facts:
- Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz emphasized at the energy forum of the World Petroleum Congress and the International Energy Forum that energy security must never be taken for granted.
- King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was struck by projectiles four times in five days, leaving at least 14 people dead and hundreds injured.
- 橫貫國境的東西輸油管道於10月6日恢復每日約580萬桶的輸油量，達到總運力的八成以上。
- Brent crude prices remain volatile at elevated levels of $103 to $105 per barrel.
- Saudi Arabia's energy minister said the resilience of energy infrastructure stems from decades of sustained investment, including spare capacity, diversified export routes and storage facilities.

## Remembering financial industry pioneer Hou Chin-ying: Yang Chin-long chokes up as he recalls his mentor, while Chou Tien-tsai recounts 18 years of business wisdom

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:53:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628718
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313419-en.html
- anchor: #n3334061
- Companies mentioned: 台灣金融研訓院、政大金融學系、政大金融系友會、中央銀行、遠東商銀

台灣金融研訓院等單位於12日舉辦侯金英董事長紀念論壇，央行總裁楊金龍與遠東商銀董事長周添財分別以學生與夥伴身分深情回顧其對台灣金融業與教育界的深遠影響及經營智慧。

Facts:
- The “Passing on the Legacy and Innovation: Memorial Forum for Chairwoman Hou Chin-ying” was held at the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance's Jingye Hall on the 12th.
- 中央銀行總裁楊金龍在致詞時因感念恩師侯金英而一度哽咽。
- 遠東商銀董事長周添財與侯金英在遠東商共事了18年。
- Even in her nineties, Hou Chin-ying still went to work on time every day and personally chaired the morning meeting.
- The noise-reducing seat design at the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance's Jingye Hall was the result of Hou Chin-ying traveling to Japan to consult a designer.
- Hou Chin-ying often wrote the eight characters “dedication, responsibility and understanding” on her phone case as a reminder.
- Hou Chin-ying's office displayed calligraphy reading “proud and steadfast through the frost,” which she regarded as a portrait of her life.

## Shareholder claims could exceed $700 million! AI star startup 月之暗面 pushes for settlement talks ahead of IPO

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:33:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628647
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313416-en.html
- anchor: #n3334062
- Companies mentioned: 月之暗面、Moonshot、Recurrent.ai、阿里巴巴、騰訊、美團、中國移動、Anthropic、MinterEllison

On the eve of Chinese AI startup 月之暗面's Hong Kong IPO, its CEO and CTO are negotiating a settlement after their former employer, Recurrent.ai, accused them of setting up a new company and transferring data without authorization. Potential claims exceed $700 million.

Facts:
- 月之暗面 secretly filed for a Hong Kong IPO in September.
- Recurrent and its investors could seek more than $700 million in damages.
- Yang Zhilin and Zhang Yutao co-founded Recurrent in 2016 and established 月之暗面 in 2023.
- Servers containing important large language model data were transferred without authorization to a subsidiary of 月之暗面 in April 2023.
- Recurrent acquired a 9.5% founding stake when 月之暗面 was established.
- 月之暗面 launched Kimi K3, with 2.8 trillion parameters, in July this year.
- The law firm MinterEllison, representing the two founders and 月之暗面, said in 2024 that the case lacked a legal and factual basis.

## Zelensky: Ukraine will continue striking Russian refineries if Russia does not stop attacks on the power grid

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:30:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628296
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313420-en.html
- anchor: #n3334063

Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized the energy ceasefire deal unilaterally announced by Trump at the Warsaw Security Forum, warning that Ukrainian forces would continue striking Russian refineries unless Russia stopped attacking Ukraine’s power grid.

Facts:
- Zelensky responded in a speech at the Warsaw Security Forum to the energy ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine announced by Trump.
- Zelensky said Ukraine had not been consulted beforehand and learned of the ceasefire deal only through the media, while Russian forces continued attacking the power grid.
- Zelensky warned that Ukrainian forces would continue long-range strikes on Russian refineries if Russia did not stop damaging its energy system.
- Trump said on Truth Social that an energy ceasefire had been reached, but Russian forces subsequently continued attacks on Kyiv, Kharkiv and other areas.
- Zelensky explained that Ukraine has only one refinery nationwide and relies mainly on imported petroleum products; the core of the ceasefire is to stop attacks on power plants and the power grid.

## 鴻海 sells 5,544 lots of 臻鼎 shares at an average price of NT$584.96, making a profit of NT$2.683 billion

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:15:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628411
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313417-en.html
- anchor: #n3334064
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海、Foxconn (Far East) Limited、臻鼎-KY

鴻海 announced that a subsidiary sold 5,544 lots of 臻鼎-KY shares, making a profit of NT$2.683 billion. It still holds a 26.47% stake after the sale, which was intended to realize investment gains.

Facts:
- A 鴻海 subsidiary sold 5,544 lots of 臻鼎-KY common shares between Sept. 1 and Oct. 12
- The average price per share in the sale was NT$584.96.
- The total value of the 臻鼎 share sale was NT$3.243 billion.
- The sale generated a profit of NT$2.683 billion.
- After the sale, 鴻海 still holds about 300,000 lots of 臻鼎 shares, representing a 26.47% stake.
- 鴻海’s board approved the relevant proposals for selling its 臻鼎 stake on July 17.
- The sale was intended to realize investment gains.

## TWSE Chairman Lin Hsiu-ming: In talks with major Japanese brokerages to deepen cooperation, hopes to attract pension and life insurance funds for long-term investment

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:14:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628640
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313415-en.html
- anchor: #n3334065
- Companies mentioned: 台灣證券交易所、《日本經濟新聞》、Nikkei Financial、台灣指數公司

Taiwan Stock Exchange Chairman Lin Hsiu-ming said the exchange is in talks with major Japanese brokerages to make it easier for Japanese investors to participate in Taiwan’s stock market and attract long-term capital. It is also using the Taiwan Innovation Board and the Puyuh Index to identify high-quality companies and strengthen international ties.

Facts:
- Lin Hsiu-ming, chairman of 台灣證券交易所, told 《日本經濟新聞》 in an interview that the exchange is in talks with major nationwide Japanese securities firms.
- The exchange hopes to make it easier for Japanese retail and institutional investors to participate in Taiwan’s stock market, expand cross-border ETF products and enable Japanese investors to invest more directly in individual Taiwanese stocks.
- Foreign investors currently hold about half of Taiwan’s stock market capitalization.
- 台灣指數公司 compiled the “Puyuh Index” to help the market identify promising, high-quality companies.
- The Taiwan Innovation Board covers areas including green energy, the circular economy, biotechnology, robotics, smart healthcare and AI applications.
- Following the release of second-quarter 2026 financial reports, 16 of the 30 companies on the Innovation Board had turned a profit.

## 大同受客戶交貨排程及部分訂單量影響 9月營收年減逾1成

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:08:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6628371
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313421-en.html
- anchor: #n3334066
- Companies mentioned: 大同

大同(2371-TW)公告9月營收36.87億元，年減逾1成，主因受客戶交貨排程及訂單量影響。公司持續佈局AI算力，推出TTG AIDC CUBE解決方案並已獲小量訂單。

Facts:
- 大同’s September revenue was NT$3.687 billion, down 13.29% year on year.
- 大同 attributed the decline in September revenue mainly to customer delivery schedules and the impact of some order volumes.
- 大同’s power business group generated about NT$702 million in revenue in September.
- 大同 unveiled its modular AI data center solution, TTG AIDC CUBE.
- 大同’s AI data center solution has secured a small number of orders, with multiple projects under discussion.

## Poor air quality (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-12T21:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=MOENV_airQuality_202610122010_003&info=20039647
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313487-en.html
- anchor: #n3334205
- Companies mentioned: 環境部

環境部 issued a red alert for poor air quality in the Fengyuan area of Taichung City, with the AQI above 150, and advised the public to reduce outdoor activities.

Facts:
- AQI above 150
- Effective time: 2026-10-12T20:10:00
- Expiration time: 2026-10-12T21:10:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-12T20:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121930&info=20039646
- anchor: #n3334206
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Rende and Guiren districts in Tainan City because of a leak repair in front of 22 Zhongshan Road in Rende District. The outage is scheduled from 19:21 to 22:00 on Oct. 12, 2026.

Facts:
- 22 Zhongshan Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-12T19:21:43
- Expiration time: 2026-10-12T22:00:00

## Water Outage (Miaoli County)

- Published: 2026-10-12T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121800&info=20039642
- anchor: #n3334208
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Toufen City, Miaoli County, due to emergency leak repairs at the intersection of Rixin Street and Binjiang Street. The outage affects Ren'ai and Toufen villages and is scheduled from 17:53 to 22:00 on Oct. 12, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-12T17:53:58
- Expiration time: 2026-10-12T22:00:00

## Water Outage (Pingtung County)

- Published: 2026-10-12T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121800&info=20039643
- anchor: #n3334207
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is carrying out water outage work in parts of Pingtung City, Pingtung County, due to the county government's Phase 4 sewer relocation project.

Facts:
- 115
- 2026-10-12T17:58:42
- 2026-10-13T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Chiayi City)

- Published: 2026-10-12T18:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121740&info=20039640
- anchor: #n3334209
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 has caused water outages in parts of Houhu and Yijiao villages in the East District due to pipeline replacement work on Baoyi Road, Baokang Road and other streets in Chiayi City.

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-12T18:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121730&info=20039638
- anchor: #n3334240
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will carry out water outage work in Yutian Village, Yujing District, Tainan City, to replace pipelines on Heping Street and other roads in Yujing District and ensure stable water supply and safe water quality.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-08T16:20:51
- Expiration time: 2026-10-13T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-12T18:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121720&info=20039635
- anchor: #n3334214
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Longquan Village, Longjing District, Taichung City, effective from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2026.

Facts:
- 352 Zhongshe Road
- Effective time: 2026-10-12T16:55:50
- Expiration time: 2026-10-14T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-12T18:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121720&info=20039633
- anchor: #n3334212
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines along Yuxian Road in Bendang Village, Wufeng District, Taichung City, to improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of leaks. Water service is expected to be suspended from 17:15 on Oct. 12, 2026, to 14:00 on Oct. 13.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-12T17:15:08
- Expiration time: 2026-10-13T14:00:00

## Water Outage (Chiayi City)

- Published: 2026-10-12T18:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121720&info=20039634
- anchor: #n3334211
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines on Baoyi Road, Baokang Road and other roads in Chiayi City, causing water outages in parts of Houhu Village, East District.

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-12T18:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121720&info=20039636
- anchor: #n3334210
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines along Zhengde Road and other streets in Puzi Village, Shalu District, Taichung City, resulting in a water outage in the area.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-12T17:17:04
- Expiration time: 2026-10-13T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Pingtung County)

- Published: 2026-10-12T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121710&info=20039631
- anchor: #n3334213
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued an update on water outages in parts of Fangshan and Shizi townships, Pingtung County, affecting Jialu and Nanshi villages.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-12T17:07:52
- Expiration time: 2026-10-13T08:00:00

## Water Outage (Nantou County)

- Published: 2026-10-12T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121700&info=20039630
- anchor: #n3334216
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued an update on water outages in some villages in Caotun Township, Nantou County, due to emergency leak repairs. The impact is minor.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-12T16:30:07
- Expiration time: 2026-10-13T00:00:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-10-12T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121700&info=20039629
- anchor: #n3334215
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 issued an update on water outages in Sanlu Village, Shalu District, and Longquan Village, Longjing District, Taichung City, effective Oct. 12, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-12T16:52:13
- Expiration time: 2026-10-13T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Hualien County)

- Published: 2026-10-12T17:30:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121630&info=20039623
- anchor: #n3334218
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Water service will be suspended in Sanmin Village, Yuli Township, Hualien County, to connect new and existing water pipes as part of the road-widening project along Provincial Highway 9 from 280K to 282K.

Facts:
- Provincial Highway 9, 280K–282K
- Effective time: 2026-10-12T16:08:12
- Expiration time: 2026-10-13T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-10-12T17:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202610121620&info=20039622
- anchor: #n3334217
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will carry out a pipeline replacement project in Jiangjun District, Tainan City, to improve water supply reliability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, resulting in water outages in Kunming Village and Kunshen Village.

## Piezo Sonic wins the Kyushu regional round of the Startup World Cup 2026, heading to the global competition as Japan's representative

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:44:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000049450.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313822-en.html
- anchor: #n3334873
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Piezo Sonic、Piezo Sonic、ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ、神田工業様

株式会社Piezo Sonic won the Kyushu regional round of the Startup World Cup 2026, held at Kumamoto-jo Hall on October 6, 2026, earning the right to compete as Japan's representative at the global competition, to be held in San Francisco, United States, in November 2026.

Facts:
- Applications from approximately 250 companies nationwide
- 10 finalist companies
- For more than 28 years
- Adopted by more than 220 companies worldwide
- Implemented at 12 companies in Japan
- US$1 million prize investment

## Odawara's songstress Miyuki Kadomatsu returns in triumph to her hometown! A passionate performance on a special stage adorned with the local symbol, the Odawara lantern; a mini-live event celebrating the release of her new song at Dynacity Odawara, where she shares her gratitude with fans through song

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:33:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005142.000019470.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313821-en.html
- anchor: #n3334874
- Companies mentioned: 日本コロムビア株式会社、日本コロムビア㈱、テレビ東京

Enka singer Miyuki Kadomatsu held a mini-live event celebrating the release of her new song at Dynacity Odawara in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 25, 2026, sharing her songs of gratitude with local fans.

Facts:
- ３３
- July 25, 2026
- ①13:00～
- ②15:00～
- Nakazato 208
- 2019
- 2021
- 2022

## University Power Rankings releases its ranking of average annual salaries for faculty at national universities: a 2026 survey report covering 78 national university corporations

- Published: 2026-10-12T23:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000033900.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4313803-en.html
- anchor: #n3334801
- Companies mentioned: ポップコーン株式会社、FDMならポップコーン株式会社、株式会社パプリカ、株式会社公募ナビ

University Power Rankings, operated by ポップコーン株式会社, has released its 2026 survey report on average annual salaries for faculty at 78 national university corporations. The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies ranked first, at 12.17 million yen.

Facts:
- 78 corporations
- 12.17 million yen
- 11.695 million yen
- 11.362 million yen