Healthier than running or working out! Harvard study reveals 1 exercise that “extends life and burns fat”—you can do it anytime, anywhere
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A Harvard University study found that walking has the greatest effect on longevity, reducing the risk of death by 17%. Experts recommend that older adults walk 6,000 to 8,000 steps a day and adults 8,000 to 10,000 steps, and offer advice on proper walking form to protect the joints.
Facts
Harvard University study finds walking reduces the risk of death by 17%
Walking ranks first among common forms of exercise for extending life
The recommended daily step count for adults aged 60 and over is 6,000 to 8,000 steps
The recommended daily step count for adults under 60 is 8,000 to 10,000 steps
A stride of about 60 centimeters is recommended for casual walking
A stride of about 65 to 70 centimeters is recommended when walking briskly
People with cardiovascular disease are advised to take walks in the evening to reduce risks
Not salmon or mackerel! 1 kind of fish is flying off shelves at 全聯, with annual sales topping 500 million: affordable, low-fat, high-protein, delicious and easy to cook
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全聯 has partnered with National Taiwan University and the Kouhu cooperative on an industry-academia collaboration for Taiwan tilapia, strengthening quality control at the source and smart aquaculture. In 2025, sales of the product at 全聯 topped 500 million, and the retailer held promotional events.
Facts
In 2025, Taiwan's total production of Taiwan tilapia reached 60,000 tons, with an output value of about NT$4.1 billion.
全聯 signed a letter of intent to collaborate with the College of Bioresources and Agriculture at National Taiwan University and 口湖漁類生產合作社.
Kouhu has now built 26 AI-managed fish ponds, each measuring about 45 ping.
After being vacuum-packed, Taiwan tilapia is flash-frozen at minus 196°C for 15 minutes.
全聯's Taiwan tilapia promotion runs from October 2 to October 29.
Why do some people age so much faster? Doctor reveals “8 factors that accelerate aging”; smoking and drinking make the list, and many overlook this indicator
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Yingbin Ren, a Stanford University geriatric medicine specialist, has published The Stanford Doctor's Prescription for Slowing Aging, detailing 8 factors that accelerate aging and sharing his own health management experience.
Facts
Dr. Yingbin Ren received specialist training in geriatric medicine at Stanford University in the United States.
The study examined 34,710 Europeans and identified 8 factors that accelerate aging.
Factors that accelerate aging include smoking, excessive drinking, obesity and chronic inflammation.
The doctor does 20 minutes of low-intensity aerobic exercise every morning and monitors his heart rate.
After changing her diet and exercise routine, a 71-year-old female patient saw her HbA1c drop from 6.5% to 5.6%.
The doctor believes that medication prescribed during appointments accounts for only 10% of the solution; the remaining 90% depends on healthy lifestyle habits.
Japanese psychiatrist Shion Kabasawa argues that knowledge must be put into practice after it is absorbed in order to become reality.
Exclusive》Lee Da-hye suddenly talks about romance at a wedding banquet at the Grand Hotel! She asks fans, “Would you be sad if I had a boyfriend?”—and is not satisfied with the answer
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Korean cheerleader Lee Da-hye attended the wedding of a longtime fan at the Grand Hotel Taipei on October 11, mingling with guests and sharing thoughts on romance. She cut her South Korea vacation short to attend and experienced Taiwanese wedding banquet culture for the first time, saying she hopes to hold her own wedding in Taiwan someday.
Facts
Lee Da-hye attended a longtime fan's wedding at the Grand Hotel Taipei on October 11.
Lee Da-hye asked fans if they would be sad if she got a boyfriend, then joked that she hoped they would be sad.
Lee Da-hye cut her South Korea vacation short by 2 days to attend the wedding and got up at 5 a.m. to catch her flight.
The bride and groom met because they both liked Lee Da-hye, and she also helped prepare a surprise for the proposal.
Lee Da-hye experienced Taiwanese wedding banquet culture in full for the first time and said the atmosphere felt like a huge party.
Should you signal on a bend with no turnoff? Court ruling released: “NT$3,600 fine for a violation”—many drivers are unaware
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This article examines the legal dispute over whether drivers must signal when navigating a bend, citing a court ruling that no signal is needed when following the curve of the road. It also lists the 5 situations in which signaling is legally required and the corresponding penalties.
Facts
A man surnamed Lee was fined NT$1,200 for failing to signal while taking a right-turn ramp near the intersection of Jixian Road and Sanxin Road in Sanchong District, New Taipei City. The fine was later overturned in an administrative lawsuit.
The court ruled that naturally following the curve of the road differs from the turning maneuver specified in traffic regulations, and overturned the original penalty.
Under Article 42 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, failure to use lights as required on ordinary roads is punishable by a fine of NT$1,200 to NT$3,600.
Under Article 109 of the Road Traffic Safety Regulations, drivers must use turn signals as required when starting, turning left or right, changing lanes, or overtaking a vehicle ahead in the same lane.
Improper use of lights on highways or expressways is punishable by a fine of NT$3,000 to NT$6,000 under Article 33 of the same act.
Taiwan stocks plunge 960 points in one fell swoop! Electronics stocks battered as 台積電 falls below the 2,500 mark; these sectors buck the trend to support the market
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Amid a retreat in U.S. technology stocks and inflation concerns, Taiwan stocks plunged 960 points on the 13th to 48,341. 台積電 fell below NT$2,500, and electronics stocks weakened across the board, while financial and traditional industry stocks such as 台塑化 bucked the trend and supported the market.
Facts
The Taiwan Stock Exchange weighted index fell 960 points at the close on the 13th, ending at 48,341.
台積電 shares fell NT$50 to close at NT$2,490, their lowest price of the day.
A sell order for 5,993 lots hit the market in 台積電 during the closing session.
台塑化 shares hit the daily limit, closing at NT$119, up 9.68%.
More contaminated vegetables! “4 vegetables” loved by Taiwanese consumers found with excessive pesticide residues; all 69,000 kg destroyed. 1 fruit also failed inspection—list of violations revealed
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Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare released a list of imports that failed border inspections, with multiple shipments of fruits and vegetables stopped for excessive pesticide or heavy metal residues. The products included Chinese white radishes, Indonesian greens, Korean melons and Vietnamese cabbages. Nearly 70,000 kg of goods were all returned or destroyed to ensure the safety of products on sale.
Facts
White radishes imported from China by 強農實業有限公司 were found to contain excessive fipronil; 24,000 kg were returned and destroyed.
Imported Indonesian bok choy was found to contain excessive levels of the organophosphate insecticide triazophos; 7,182 kg were returned and destroyed.
Imported Korean melons were found to contain excessive levels of the nematicide imicyafos; 5,240 kg were returned and destroyed.
Companies mentioned：衛福部食品藥物管理署、強農實業有限公司、嘉全果菜行、PT. ANDALAN NIAGA JAYA、冠南商行、CV. MAJU BERKAH BERSAMA、金樹農產行、勝大國際有限公司
Dad gives the house to the daughter who cares for him and asks her to pay NT$20,000 a month in filial support! Can gift tax be reduced? The key is not just whether a contract was written
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This article examines the tax and legal issues involved when a father gives a house to his daughter in exchange for an agreement to pay monthly filial support. It notes that while a gift with an attached obligation may allow the qualifying obligation to be deducted, future living expenses are difficult to directly recognize as a deduction, and past caregiving cannot be offset either. If the recipient fails to fulfill her obligation, the donor may revoke the gift under the Civil Code, but must pay attention to the basis for calculating the tax and the tax exemption rules.
Facts
Article 21 of the Estate and Gift Tax Act stipulates that when a gift carries an obligation, the portion borne by the recipient must be deducted from the gift amount.
An obligation deductible from the gift amount must have monetary value and must have been fulfilled or be guaranteed to be fulfilled. The deduction also cannot exceed the value of the gifted property.
The National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area, Ministry of Finance, said that in 115 (2026), gift tax payers can deduct an annual tax exemption of NT$2.44 million from the total value of gifts.
As a rule, the value of gifted property is based on its market price at the time of the gift. Land is valued according to its announced current value or assessed standard price, while houses are valued according to their assessed standard price.
Under Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 2 of Article 416 of the Civil Code, if a recipient fails to provide support despite being obligated to do so, the donor may legally seek to revoke the gift.
Why did Wu Zetian keep male companions even after reaching her 70s? It was not because she was lustful—there was a ruthless calculation behind it
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This article examines the political motives behind Wu Zetian's keeping male companions in her later years, arguing that it was not about desire but a way to bolster her authority through divine influence and build a network of trusted informants, while maintaining the image of a strong ruler.
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Wu Zetian was already 67 when she formally proclaimed herself emperor in 690 CE and changed the country's name to Zhou.
Xue Huaiyi, one of Wu Zetian’s famous early male favorites, was originally named Feng Xiaobao and was recommended to the palace by Princess Taiping.
After Xue Huaiyi was granted monk status, he oversaw the compilation of the Commentary on the Great Cloud Sutra with support from the imperial court.
Jealous of a new favorite, Xue Huaiyi set fire to the Hall of Light, a symbol of the empire’s core, and was subsequently put to death by Wu Zetian.
Chancellor Zhang Jianzhi launched the Shenlong Coup, killing the brothers Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Changzong and forcing Wu Zetian to relinquish the throne.
After abdicating, Wu Zetian moved to Shangyang Palace, where her appearance and energy withered at an astonishing rate over just a few months.
After Tang Zhongzong Li Xian was restored to the throne, he brought Shangguan Wan’er into favor, taking her into the imperial harem and making her Zhaorong.
Wu Zetian was the oldest emperor to ascend the throne, setting an unprecedented record as a female ruler.
Turning childhood loneliness into an award-winning comic! Hahow instructor 周一包包粽’s The Video Game Child wins a Bahamut Bronze Award and a 文策院 Adaptation Potential Award
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Comic artist 周一包包粽 won 2 awards at the 15th Bahamut ACG Creative Contest in 2026 for the short comic The Video Game Child. The work combines personal childhood experiences with a surreal premise to explore loneliness while growing up and friendship, and has drawn interest from 文策院 for adaptation.
Facts
Comic artist 周一包包粽 won the manga division’s Bronze Award and the 文策院 Adaptation Potential Award at the 15th Bahamut ACG Creative Contest in 2026 for the short comic The Video Game Child.
The Bahamut ACG Creative Contest received 397 entries this year, with 76 works shortlisted in the manga division.
One of the protagonists of The Video Game Child, Bingcun, comes from an immigrant family and struggles to fit in.
周一包包粽 has released works including Lost and Found, Explosion Here, and Oh, My Stomach, and held a solo exhibition in 2025.
赫綵設計學院 said its “Comic Storytelling” course covers character design, world-building, plot development, and story presentation.
Middle East conflict sends oil prices reeling! CPC carries out global oil and gas procurement and logistics to ensure supplies through year-end
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In response to conflict in the Middle East and risks to shipping routes, CPC Corporation, Taiwan has launched a global diversified procurement strategy to ensure oil and gas supplies through year-end. It is also cooperating with government policies to freeze or limit price increases and called for support for a supplementary budget to stabilize prices.
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CPC Corporation, Taiwan has fully launched diversified procurement and flexible logistics arrangements to ensure domestic oil and gas supplies through year-end.
Since the US-Iran conflict broke out in March 115, CPC Corporation, Taiwan has continued to procure alternative crude oil from outside the Middle East.
After Saudi Aramco’s East-West Pipeline was bombed, CPC Corporation, Taiwan increased spot crude purchases to make up for shortfalls in September and October.
In line with government policy, CPC Corporation, Taiwan will maintain its price-freeze or moderated-price-increase mechanism for major oil and gas products.
CPC Corporation, Taiwan has planned its procurement volume for the first quarter of next (116) year in advance.
Ji Fan’s View: The economy starts changing before the central bank raises rates? The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences reveals the power of “expectations”
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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Robert Hall and Michael Woodford for foundational research on economic expectations and monetary policy. Hall focused on consumer decisions, while Woodford advanced the theory of central bank forward guidance, highlighting the key role of expectations management in economic stability.
Facts
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was announced on October 12, with Robert Hall and Michael Woodford sharing the award.
Robert Hall published research on a theory of consumption incorporating rational expectations in 1978.
Michael Woodford published Interest and Prices in 2003.
Current Federal Reserve Chair Warsh has criticized excessive reliance on forward guidance.
Hall’s research found that changes in consumption stem primarily from new information that cannot be predicted in advance.
Returning to work at 65 is never too late! Mr. Li earns a care worker certificate through the Diverse Employment Program and starts a new career
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The Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli branch of the Ministry of Labor’s Workforce Development Agency implemented the Diverse Employment Development Program, helping Mr. Li, who is nearly 65, earn a care worker certificate after training at 社團法人中華民國藥師佛琉璃光學會 and transition to a full-time job, showing the possibilities of a second career for older adults.
Facts
Through arrangements made by 社團法人中華民國藥師佛琉璃光學會, Mr. Li received care worker training and earned a certificate.
Lai Chia-jen, director of the Ministry of Labor’s Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli branch, said the “Diverse Employment Development Program” aims to create local job opportunities that serve the public interest.
The program supports groups including middle-aged and older people, Indigenous people, women returning to work, and people with disabilities.
社團法人中華民國藥師佛琉璃光學會 has successfully helped many unemployed middle-aged and older people rebuild their confidence about returning to work and find new jobs.
Why does the military’s “assault ladder truck” cost NT$12.68 million more than the National Police Agency’s First Security Police Corps version? Military Police Command explains: the police version can only withstand 9MM handgun rounds
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To strengthen counterterrorism and special operations capabilities, the Military Police Command budgeted for specialized tactical vehicles with enhanced protection (against 7.62MM rounds and blasts). Responding to Legislative Yuan concerns that the unit cost exceeded that of a National Police Agency procurement and reflected an inflated budget, the command said the military’s standard equipment does not provide sufficient protection to meet operational needs under enemy fire. It therefore needs dedicated vehicles to ensure mission safety.
Facts
The Military Police Command budgeted 1億2587萬8千 yuan in fiscal year 115 to procure 3 types and 5 specialized tactical vehicles over 2 fiscal years.
The estimated unit price of the Military Police’s assault ladder truck is 2968萬8千 yuan, 1268萬元 more than the 1700萬元 paid for the National Police Agency’s First Security Police Corps procurement.
The windshield of the assault ladder truck procured by the National Police Agency in 2021 can only withstand 9MM handgun rounds.
The Military Police Command’s assault ladder truck is protected against 7.62MM rounds throughout the vehicle and has a blast-resistant chassis.
The Legislative Yuan proposed freezing 1000萬元 of the Military Police Command’s budget; the funds may be released only after a written report is submitted and approved.
Breaking／Yui Aragaki and Gen Hoshino are parents! They announce the safe arrival of their baby without warning: “Thank you all for looking out for us”
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Yui Aragaki and Gen Hoshino announced on October 13 that their first child had been born, ending their life as a couple of 2 and becoming a family of 3. They thanked fans for their continued support and said they would prioritize their family’s privacy and a peaceful life.
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Yui Aragaki and Gen Hoshino announced on October 13 that their first child had been born safely.
Yui Aragaki, now 38, is known as a “national goddess.”
Yui Aragaki and Gen Hoshino announced their marriage in May 2021.
The two became close while working on the 2016 Japanese TV drama The Full-Time Wife Escapist.
The statement was jointly signed by Gen Hoshino and Yui Aragaki on October 13, 2026.
The “五零五零 Employment Network Subsidy” brings together affiliated agencies of 8 ministries, private organizations, and schools to provide skills training courses.
“Job redesign” offers specific recommendations for improvement in 4 key areas: improving the work environment, adjusting equipment, revising methods, and adjusting conditions.
Original中華全齡關懷協會於115年獲得五零五零就業網絡合作補助，進用兩位中高齡員工。
The application deadline for the 116年度 “Five-Zero-Five-Zero Employment Network Partnership Subsidy” is 115年10月20日.
Skip the Owala and 太和工房 water bottles! Insiders are switching to 1 brand that is “convenient, easy to clean, and durable”: It looks great and is high quality
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IG influencer 兔兔 tested Stanley’s new ALL DAY series water bottle, praising how easy it is to clean, its durability, and that it is dishwasher-safe, and calling it a perfect Owala alternative. Priced at 1,080 to 1,380元, the product has sparked heated discussion on social media for its practical features and trendy colors.
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After unboxing and testing it, IG influencer 兔兔 called Stanley’s newly launched push-button flip-straw water bottle a “complete Owala alternative” and a “perfect Owala alternative.”
Stanley’s newly launched ALL DAY series lightweight, easy-sipping water bottle comes in 0.35L and 0.59L capacities and is priced from 1,080 to 1,380元.
The Stanley ALL DAY series water bottle is made of food-grade 18/8（304） stainless steel, with a Tritan safety-material spout.
The official specifications for the Stanley ALL DAY series water bottle clearly state that it is dishwasher-safe, and its base has a silicone bumper for protection.
Owala water bottles were developed by BlenderBottle’s founder. Their signature FreeSip dual-drinking opening won 《時代》雜誌’s 2023 Best Inventions award.
Annual income tops 3 million yuan! 1 Taiwanese profession is packed with “hidden rich people” who need no particular education or experience, buy homes and luxury cars, and leave ordinary office workers in the dust
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A popular Threads discussion highlighted traditional market vendors, recyclers, and skilled tradespeople in Taiwan as hidden high earners. Official data shows that fresh-meat vendors make an average annual profit of 82.3萬元, while recycling plant owners can be worth hundreds of millions, challenging stereotypes that blue-collar workers are poor.
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A Threads post asking which jobs look poorly paid but actually earn well received nearly 2.5 million views.
Vendors across Taiwan generated total revenue of 3,954億元 from 111年7月至112年6月.
Fresh-meat vendors have average annual revenue of 378.9萬元 and average annual profits of 82.3萬元.
A recycling business owner in northern Taiwan is reportedly worth around 6-8億, and has sent all of his grandchildren to elite schools.
A smartphone changed his life! 小聰頭SONTRA’s flagship crystal store in Taichung opens on October 24, with 梁佑南, 王瞳, and 馬力歐 joining the celebration
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小聰頭SONTRA’s flagship crystal store will open in Taichung on October 24, 2026. Founder 周健聰 led a team of 60 in creating a physical space spanning hundreds of ping. The event will feature entertainers including 梁佑南, and buy-one-get-one deals will strengthen ties with members, marking an important milestone as the brand shifts from online livestreams to in-person experiences.
Facts
小聰頭SONTRA’s flagship crystal store will open in Taichung at 1 p.m. on October 24, 2026.
Brand founder 周健聰 currently leads a team of around 60.
The opening event will feature three entertainers: 梁佑南, 王瞳, and 馬力歐.
The flagship store has a curated shopping space spanning hundreds of ping, with a design inspired by five-star hotels.
The brand’s team includes 11 full-time livestream hosts and 5 trainees.
周健聰 and his wife once livestreamed for more than a thousand consecutive days, using a “hands-only livestream” format that showed only their hands.
The brand philosophy, SONTRA, stands for “Be true to nature, be true to life.”
Taiwan stocks plunge 960 points, falling below 49,000! 台積電 tumbles 50元, memory and PCB stocks sink across the board—which sectors bucked the trend?
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Taiwan stocks plunged 960 points and fell below 49,000 amid international uncertainty and investor caution ahead of earnings reports, with 台積電 leading the losses. Memory and PCB stocks came under selling pressure over threats from Chinese competitors, while 玉晶光 and 長榮航運 bucked the trend and rose.
Facts
Taipei stocks closed down 960.65 points on the 13th at 48,341.31, with trading volume reaching 1.12兆元.
台積電 shares closed down 50元 at 2,490元, dragging the benchmark index down by around 399 points.
China’s 長鑫存儲 plans to launch server memory products based on a new memory architecture by the end of 2026.
Memory stocks generally fell amid news of technological breakthroughs in China, with 旺宏 and 南亞科 both dropping more than 7%.
華新科 was designated a controlled stock and fell more than 6%, after its cumulative recent gains reached 25.04% and its price spread hit 56.5元.
Optical lens maker 玉晶光 surged to the daily limit today, closing at 1,175元 and setting a new high.
鶴茶樓 pivots to oolong tea! 20 new drinks debut, with 7 promotions running through November
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鶴茶樓 began upgrading its brand on October 17, shifting from a black tea specialist to an oolong tea teahouse and introducing 20 new drinks and a second-generation store design. To celebrate the transformation, it has launched 7 promotions, including buy-one-get-one deals, free add-ons, and tote bag giveaways. The promotions run through November 13.
Facts
Starting October 17, 鶴茶樓 is shifting from a black tea specialist to an oolong tea teahouse and rolling out 20 oolong tea drinks at its stores across Taiwan.
The new offerings are led by 3 teas: Red Crane, Black Crane, and White Crane, featuring rich honey aromas, deep and robust tea flavors, and woody roasted aromas, respectively.
On October 17, all stores across Taiwan will offer buy-one-get-one deals on drinks from the Kung Fu Oolong series, with a limit of 3 sets per person.
The Zhongxiao and Nanjing West Road stores are also offering a hidden-menu tea egg braised in Gui Fei Oolong.
Starting October 27, customers who upload photos of the second-generation cup and tote bag to Threads and tag the official account can receive a limited-edition canvas tote bag.
From November 2 to 6, customers who purchase any drink at stores across Taiwan can get 1 serving of Kung Fu Oolong tea pearls for free.
The brand’s second-generation store design uses sage green and cream white, with a new identity combining a figure performing crane-style kung fu and a white crane spreading its wings.
Fighting the political headwinds! Young KMT hopefuls in Taipei join forces to launch co-branded promotional material with 蔣萬安: “Become 蔣萬安’s double”
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Five young KMT politicians in Taipei, including 詹為元 and 柳采葳, held a news conference on the 13th and announced they would jointly launch co-branded campaign material with Mayor 蔣萬安. The move aims to showcase unity among the younger generation and reach grassroots voters by becoming 蔣萬安’s “street-level doubles,” taking concrete action to counter attacks from the DPP camp and consolidate support.
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Taipei City councilors 詹為元 and 柳采葳 and candidates 陳冠安, 林揚庭, and 李明璇 held a joint news conference on the 13th, announcing a partnership to launch co-branded promotional material with 蔣萬安.
林揚庭 reserved 1 prime location each in Songshan and Xinyi districts for joint billboards with 蔣萬安.
The joint promotional campaign between 林揚庭 and 蔣萬安 is now in its third wave since July.
柳采葳 said that, compared with individual billboards, supporters are more willing to offer the walls of their homes for co-branded billboards with 蔣萬安.
Can public-sector workers only take pay cuts or leave? Labor Ministry plans full subsidies for “this type of worker”; 公革力 laments: “Civil servants have been forgotten again”
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The Executive Yuan has approved a draft amendment to the Gender Equality in Employment Act. The Labor Ministry plans to subsidize companies so employees can reduce their working hours to care for children without a pay cut, but questions have been raised about whether military personnel, civil servants, and teachers are covered. 公革力 criticized the government for overlooking civil servants’ childcare rights and called on the Legislative Yuan to intervene.
Facts
Under Article 19 of the current Gender Equality in Employment Act, employees of employers with 30 or more workers may ask to reduce their workday by 1 hour to care for a child under 3, but cannot require their employer to pay them for the reduced hours.
The Labor Ministry plans to subsidize companies with 200 or fewer employees. If a company agrees to let employees with children under 12 reduce their working hours by 1 hour, the government will fully subsidize their wages and the allowance for a substitute worker.
Article 2 of the Gender Equality in Employment Act stipulates that the law also applies to civil servants, education personnel, and military personnel.
The government is subsidizing private companies to let employees reduce their working hours to care for children without a pay cut, but has not proposed corresponding measures for civil servants, prompting 公革力 to accuse it of forgetting military personnel, civil servants, and teachers.
Labor Minister 洪申翰 said the government will encourage companies to let employees reduce their working hours to care for children and is planning to include remote work in the incentive measures, with the program expected to launch as early as 2027.
台灣星巴克 changed its policy on drinks ordered without ice on October 12, introducing a 15元 extra charge for additional milk and prompting customer complaints about insufficient portions. Taipei City’s consumer protection official has launched an investigation and reminded businesses of their disclosure obligations to avoid violating the Consumer Protection Act.
Facts
Starting October 12, 台灣星巴克 implemented new drink customization rules, ending free milk refills for drinks ordered without ice.
If customers want extra milk, they must pay an additional NT$15.
Some customers who order an extra-large latte with no ice find that the drink fills only about half the cup.
Taipei City Consumer Ombudsman Lin Chuan-chien said that, as of 9 a.m. on Oct. 13, a total of 2 consumer dispute cases had been received.
The consumer ombudsman said businesses should provide complete and accurate product information, and ensure customers fully understand capacity and fees before paying.
“There’s been no ceasefire at all”: Zelenskyy questions Trump’s ceasefire order, reveals Russian forces’ repeated attacks on Ukrainian power plants and substations
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy questioned the ceasefire agreement announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, as Russian forces continue to attack energy facilities. Meanwhile, a Russian diesel export deal promoted by Trump has drawn strong opposition from U.S. and European lawmakers, who say it would fund Russia’s war effort.
Facts
Zelenskyy accused Russian forces of attacking at least 6 energy facilities in the early hours of Oct. 12.
Trump announced that Russia had agreed to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel.
6 U.S. senators from both parties called on the Trump administration to halt the diesel arrangement.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine had not been informed in advance of the ceasefire agreement covering energy facilities.
How many debates has Chiang Wan-an agreed to? Chou Hsuan reveals his account: “His position changed three times in one day”—which of your statements is true?
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The 2026 Taipei mayoral race is heating up, and Chiang Wan-an’s camp has shifted its position on the number of televised debates, moving from insisting on a single debate to saying multiple debates could be held. Political aide Chou Hsuan criticized the team for being out of step and questioned the truth of Chiang’s statements.
Facts
During negotiations, Chiang Wan-an’s camp initially insisted that, by convention, there should be only one debate.
Chiang Wan-an’s camp later changed its position, saying that “1+1 debates” could be held.
In an interview in the morning, Chiang Wan-an said there could be a second and third debate.
Shen Po-yang’s camp sent its campaign headquarters executive director, news department director, and 2 spokespeople to take part in the negotiations.
Chiang Wan-an’s camp was accused of criticizing Shen’s camp for sending “people who can’t make decisions.”
The media involved in the negotiations included 民視, 鏡電視, 自由時報, 中視, 台視, and 華視.
Is Shen Po-yang’s health in jeopardy? He lost 10 kilograms in 3 months and a “lump” appeared on his neck; campaign arranges medical care
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DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang has lost a significant amount of weight and developed a lump on his neck due to campaign fatigue, raising health concerns. Campaign manager Wu Szu-yao confirmed that medical care had been arranged, saying the symptom resembled a pimple caused by fatigue. The team will provide a place for him to rest.
Facts
Shen Po-yang lost 10 kilograms in 3 months.
Shen Po-yang has a lump near his throat, under his chin.
Campaign manager Wu Szu-yao has arranged for Shen Po-yang to see a doctor.
Shen Po-yang’s voice is hoarse.
Shen Po-yang launched the first campaign motorcade street canvassing event of “Taipei Ocean Current.”
No progress on pension law amendments: 五一行動聯盟 asks when the Cabinet’s draft will appear
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
五一行動聯盟 issued a press release on the 13th criticizing 行政院 and 勞動部 for not yet submitting a version of amendments to the Labor Pension Act, with only 17 proposals from lawmakers across party lines. The alliance urged the government to submit a concrete draft and give it priority review to ensure workers can retire with dignity.
Facts
五一行動聯盟 issued a press release on the 13th, saying 行政院 and 勞動部 had not yet submitted a version of amendments to the Labor Pension Act.
Lawmakers across party lines have put forward 17 proposals to amend the Labor Pension Act; 15 would raise contribution rates, and 2 would amend severance pay provisions.
The average employer contribution rate to labor pensions in 2025 was just 6.04%.
Chung Fu-chi named DPP lawmaker Lai Jui-lung and KMT lawmaker Ko Chih-en, criticizing them for using labor bills to generate political attention.
New move to prevent unfinished buildings: 台灣金聯 teams up with Taiwan Cooperative Bank to ensure projects don’t run out of money halfway through construction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣金聯 and 合作金庫銀行 have launched a “construction completion funding commitment” service, offering developers approved for loans by 合庫 a funding guarantee of up to 3 tenths of construction costs. The service is designed to cover funding gaps caused by rising material and labor costs or weak presales, ensuring projects are completed and not left unfinished.
Facts
台灣金聯資產管理公司 and 合作金庫銀行 signed a “construction completion funding commitment business cooperation memorandum of intent” on the 7th.
The construction completion funding amount is capped at 3 tenths of construction costs.
Developers do not have to wait until construction has been halted for 3 months to access construction completion funding.
Original續建資金將撥至信託專戶專款專用。
Developers can apply to 台灣金聯 for a construction completion funding commitment when they apply to a bank for construction financing.
Kung Wen-ping, spokesperson for 台灣金聯資產管理公司, spoke about the service.
Free all-you-can-eat Korean food at a well-known restaurant! An amazing 15 consecutive days of deals: locations and rules
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Korean restaurant brand 兩餐 has reopened its Tainan outlet under direct management. It will hold a free all-you-can-eat event on Oct. 15, followed by 15 consecutive days of discounts.
Facts
Well-known Korean restaurant brand 兩餐 announced that its Tainan outlet would return under direct management.
兩餐’s Tainan outlet is offering 150 free dining spots on Oct. 15.
The free dining event is divided into five time slots, with 30 spots available in each.
Customers must complete the official online questionnaire and show the completion screen to receive the free all-you-can-eat offer.
Those who miss the free event can get the basic plan, normally priced at NT$249, at a discount from Oct. 16 to 30.
Explainer: Why are there so many scooters on Taiwan’s roads? How many cars and scooters were there in the past? Historical data reveals how Taiwan became a “scooter kingdom”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article analyzes historical data on scooters in Taiwan, showing that their number rose from 93,000 in 1966 to 14.656 million in 2024, creating a “scooter kingdom.” The main reasons include the development of domestic industry, scooters’ maneuverability and low cost, while the decline in registrations in 2013 resulted from vehicle registration cleanup and scrappage policies.
Facts
Original1966年底台灣登記機車僅有9萬2774輛，汽車有5萬9862輛。
Original台灣機車登記數於1997年底首次突破千萬輛，達1005萬1613輛。
A 2024 survey of scooter use found that 58.4% of scooter trips were for commuting to work or school.
Original2013年底台灣機車登記數降至1419萬5123輛，一年間減少約94.5萬輛。
Since March 2012, license plates have been canceled by law if heirs fail to register a change within 1 year of the vehicle owner’s death.
梭特 (6812): Announcement of an independent director's resignation from functional committee positions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
梭特 (6812) announced that independent director Fu Jianzhong resigned from the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee due to a heavy workload, effective 115/12/10.
Facts
Date of change: 115/10/13
Effective 115/12/10
Original term (e.g., xx/xx/xx ~ xx/xx/xx): 115/06/25~118/06/24
梭特 (6812): Announcement of the resignation of a director and an independent director
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
梭特 (6812) announced that natural-person director Zeng Guanghui and independent director Fu Jianzhong resigned due to a heavy workload, effective 115/12/10.
Facts
Date of change: 115/10/13
Effective 115/12/10
Director turnover rate during the same term: 2/7
Independent director turnover rate during the same term: 1/3
安特羅 (6564): Announcement of matters related to the record date for subscription rights for the company's 115 cash capital increase (supplementary announcement on the issue price and institutions collecting and safekeeping subscription payments)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
安特羅 (6564) announced matters related to its 115 cash capital increase, including an issue price of NT$15 per share, a total of 11 million shares to be issued, and the record date for subscription rights.
先進光 (3362): The company's securities have repeatedly met the criteria for announcing trading information recently; related information is disclosed to help investors distinguish and understand the situation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
先進光 (3362) announced that its securities have repeatedly met the criteria for announcing trading information recently and disclosed financial data for the single month of August 115 and the cumulative figures for the most recent quarter and four quarters, showing declines or losses in both revenue and net profit.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 245
Year-on-year change ... (32.6%)
Pretax profit (NT$ million) (129.0)
Year-on-year change ... (419.3%)
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) (119.7)
Year-on-year change ... (495.0%)
Earnings per share (NT$) (0.81)
Year-on-year change ... (485.7%)
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 950.4
Year-on-year change ... (12.6%)
Pretax profit (NT$ million) (236.0)
Year-on-year change ... 5.7%
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) (197.9)
Year-on-year change ... 7.7%
Earnings per share (NT$) (1.38)
Year-on-year change ... 8.6%
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 4,277
Pretax profit (NT$ million) (277.3)
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) (246.4)
台星科 (3265): Board resolution to issue new shares for a cash capital increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
台星科 (3265)'s board resolved to issue new shares for a cash capital increase totaling NT$169.5 million, or 16.95 million shares, with the proceeds to be used to purchase machinery and equipment.
將捷 (7798): Announcement on behalf of significant subsidiary 忠明營造工程股份有限公司 of the board resolution to issue new shares through capitalization of earnings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
將捷 (7798), on behalf of significant subsidiary 忠明營造工程股份有限公司, announced that the subsidiary's board resolved on 115/10/13 to issue new shares through capitalization of earnings, distributing a stock dividend of NT$21,038,940 (NT$0.888 per share). The ex-rights trading date is 115/10/21.
安特羅 (6564): Announcement that the competent authority has approved the adjusted issue price for the company's 115 cash capital increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
安特羅 (6564) announced that, with the competent authority's approval, the issue price for its 115 cash capital increase was reduced from NT$18 to NT$15 per share, while the number of shares to be issued remains unchanged at 11,000,000.
仁大資訊 (7767): Correction to the detailed disclosure of the company's fund loans and endorsement and guarantee information for August and September 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
仁大資訊 (7767) corrected the detailed disclosure of its fund loans and endorsement and guarantee information for August and September 115, primarily adjusting the fund-lending limit and short-term financing amount for its subsidiary High Performance Information (USA) Inc.
Facts
No. 1: 仁大資訊股份有限公司's loan to its subsidiary High Performance Information (USA) Inc.; lending limit for an individual entity: 25,348
This month's increase (decrease) in short-term financing for an individual subsidiary: 4,784
No. 1: 仁大資訊股份有限公司's loan to its subsidiary High Performance Information (USA) Inc.; lending limit for an individual entity: 25,480
This month's increase (decrease) in short-term financing for an individual subsidiary: 4,809
No. 0: 仁大資訊股份有限公司's loan to its subsidiary High Performance Information (USA) Inc.; lending limit for an individual entity: 90,148
Individual subsidiary amount increase (decrease) this month—short-term financing: 0
Companies mentioned：仁大資訊股份有限公司、High Performance Information (USA) Inc.
精華生醫 (7806): Announces full receipt of cash capital increase funds and cash capital increase record date before initial OTC listing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
精華生醫 announced a cash capital increase of 3,000,000 shares before its initial OTC listing, with the total subscription amount of NT$172,813,700 fully received. The record date is 115年10月12日.
樺晟 (3202): Announces corrections to certain appendices in the company's 114年度 consolidated financial statements and auditor's report and 114年度 separate financial statements and auditor's report
禾生技 (4194): Correction—full receipt of cash capital increase funds and capital increase record date in 115年
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
禾伸堂生技股份有限公司 announced a cash capital increase of 25 million shares in 115年 at NT$10 per share. The total subscription amount of NT$250 million was fully received on 115年10月13日, which was set as the capital increase record date.
Facts
Total number of shares issued in the company's cash capital increase in 115年: 25,000,000 shares
光頡 (3624): Recent abnormal movement in the company's securities price; relevant information is announced to help investors distinguish and understand the situation.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
光頡 (3624) announced an abnormal recent share price and released financial and operating information for the single month of 115年9月, the single quarter of the 2nd quarter, and the cumulative total for the four most recent quarters.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ million): 380
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million): 124
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million): 100
Earnings per share (NT$): 0.86
Change from the same period last year... 67.40%
Change from the same period last year... 588.89%
Change from the same period last year... 455.56%
Change from the same period last year... 437.50%
Operating revenue (NT$ million): 895
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million): 174
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 131
Earnings per share (NT$): 1.11
Change from the same period last year... 26.77%
Change from the same period last year... 987.50%
Change from the same period last year... 6650.00%
Change from the same period last year... 11200.00%
Operating revenue (NT$ million): 2,974
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million): 476
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million): 375
湧盛(2249): Offering price for new shares issued through a cash capital increase before the company's initial OTC listing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
湧盛電機股份有限公司 announced the offering price for new shares issued through a cash capital increase before its initial OTC listing. The public subscription offering price was set at NT$66 per share.
鈺鎧 (5228): Recent abnormal movement in the company's securities price and trading volume; relevant information is announced to help investors distinguish and understand the situation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
鈺鎧 (5228) announced an abnormal recent movement in its share price and trading volume, and disclosed financial data including revenue of NT$71.77 million and pre-tax net profit of NT$10.76 million for the single month of 115年8月, as well as revenue of NT$201.11 million and a turnaround to profit for the single quarter of the 2nd quarter of 115年.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ million): 71.77
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million): 10.76
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million): 9.98
Earnings per share (NT$): 0.26
Operating revenue (NT$ million): 201.11
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million): 29.73
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million): 30.79
Earnings per share (NT$): 0.81
Operating revenue (NT$ million): 666.81
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million): 79.37
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million): 77.61
映興 (3597): The company's securities met the criteria for publication of trading alerts on the centralized market, so relevant financial, operating and other material information is disclosed to help investors distinguish and understand the situation.
禾生技(4194): Notice on collection of unpaid payments for the company's 115-year cash capital increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
禾伸堂生技股份有限公司 announced a call for payment for its 115-year cash capital increase, requiring original shareholders and employees who have not paid to complete payment between 115年10月14日 and 115年11月16日. Those who miss the deadline will forfeit their subscription rights.
均華精密工業股份有限公司 clarified a report by 經濟日報, stating that the company has not provided or disclosed any forward-looking financial information and that all financial information is based on announcements on the Market Observation Post System.
旺矽(6223): Clarification of the news report in 經濟日報, page C07, on 115年10月13日
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
旺矽科技股份有限公司 clarified a report by 經濟日報 dated 115年10月13日, saying it was media speculation and that the company had not issued any forward-looking financial information.
Virtual taekwondo joins the Asian Games! How is technology reshaping the sports arena? [Independent Special Correspondent]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Virtual taekwondo will become an official discipline at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, using VR and sensor technology to eliminate differences in body size and allow athletes to compete across weight classes. Despite challenges including errors in distance perception, network latency and equipment costs, the technology sports association and scholars say it can help attract younger generations and address traditional dojangs' recruitment problems. They also stress that the essence of sports remains human willpower and training.
Facts
2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
Five sensors
An error of about 20 centimeters
Partnered with the Singapore government in 2023
Held the inaugural virtual taekwondo championship in 2024
A 16-person mixed-gender knockout format
The 39th new-style sport
Kept below 30 milliseconds
Reduced from 1% to 0.5%
Reduced to 0.5%
A simple headset option costing about twenty thousand yuan
Young people with disabilities help their communities! Moving from being cared for to independent living [Independent Special Correspondent]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
桃園樂作創益協會 helps young people with moderate to severe disabilities build confidence through talent competitions and develop independent decision-making and life skills through daily workshops. Members engage with their community by serving as shop managers for a day and cleaning the homes of older people who live alone, putting independence and inclusion into practice while reflecting the anxiety of families of people with disabilities about the social support available as parents age.
Ministry of Health and Welfare says public childcare expansion is limited by site availability; civic groups urge authorities to track local childcare needs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Ministry of Health and Welfare said the expansion of public childcare is constrained by site availability, with Tainan City's Annan District facing questions over having the largest shortfall. Civic groups urged the government to accurately assess local childcare needs and increase the share of public childcare centers.
Facts
Waitlist number 81
Original到了5月
Need 2 to 3 years or more
Another 4 public childcare centers are licensed and operational
More than 200 infants and toddlers
From places at more than 100 public childcare centers
Increasing to 744 places
For out-of-home care of children aged 0 to 2
From 13.33% in 2019
13.33% in 2019
36.87% so far this year
The ratio of public childcare centers to quasi-public private centers is 3 to 7
First phase of Tainan railway undergrounding to open; police warn against entering tracks to take photos, with fines of up to NT$50,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The first phase of the Tainan railway undergrounding project will open on October 17. Railway police urged the public not to enter the tracks to take photos without authorization; violators may face a fine of up to NT$50,000 under the Railway Act.
Facts
On the evening of the 16th
Officially switch to the underground tracks on the 17th
South to about 0.6 kilometers south of Dalin Road level crossing
Home of Democratic congresswoman in U.S. searched; Omar accuses Trump of targeting political opponents
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The home of Democratic U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was searched by Homeland Security Investigations as part of a federal criminal investigation into immigration fraud. Omar criticized the move as the Trump administration targeting a political opponent and weaponizing law enforcement, and denied any connection to Trump, who again criticized Omar.
Facts
The midterm elections in 3 weeks
44-year-old Omar
March 26, 2021
When I was 8
2000
When I was 17
2018
Leading her opponent by as much as 50 percentage points
Kaohsiung city council candidate suspected of bribery; Chang Chi-cheng and his father and brother, 3 people, face detention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Chang Chi-cheng, an independent candidate for Kaohsiung city council, is suspected of vote-buying. He and his father, Chang Han-hsiung, and brother, Chang Chun-hua, have been detained and barred from meeting others. Investigators said he offered pastry gift boxes at a Mother's Day banquet and helped non-fishers obtain subsidies in exchange for votes. The detention hearing will be held on the afternoon of the 13th; other alleged accomplices and voters were released on bail.
Facts
Pastry gift boxes worth more than 490 yuan
There are 8 candidates in electoral district 3
Competing for 5 seats
Released on bail ranging from NT$100,000 to NT$300,000
國防部 plans to extend the service of 72 pilots to age 58; Koo Li-hsiung: regular medical examinations, refresher training in G-force tolerance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
國防部 plans to extend the service of 72 senior pilots to age 58. Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung said the government would retain aviation talent through regular medical examinations, refresher training in G-force tolerance and compensation on par with the civil aviation industry. Meanwhile, the domestically built submarine Hai Kun conducted its 24th sea trial.
China sanctions officials from Paraguay and Belize; Cho says it is exercising hegemony and provoking global resentment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Premier Cho Jung-tai criticized China for sanctioning officials from Paraguay and Belize, saying it was exercising hegemony and provoking global resentment. The Mainland Affairs Council said the move was a new form of transnational repression that would harm China without benefiting it and fuel resentment among the people of Taiwan.
Chinese software found on Foreign Ministry computers at overseas offices; 4 questioned over bid involving vendors suspected of misrepresenting country of origin, then released on bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Information security software containing Chinese source code was installed on computers at Foreign Ministry overseas offices. 3 vendors, including 安和科技, 鎰威科技 and 坤侑科技, are suspected of misrepresenting the country of origin in bids for contracts worth more than 20 million. The 4 people in charge were released on bail after questioning.
Facts
Released on bail for 200,000
Released on bail for 250,000 each
Contracts worth more than 20 million allegedly obtained through fraud
Should major power users share power plant construction costs? 台電: Only a conceptual discussion, with no concrete plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
In response to reports that 台電 was asking major power users to share power plant construction costs, 台電 clarified that this was only a conceptual discussion and that no concrete plan existed. Scholars noted that technology industry investments face regulatory challenges, including environmental impact assessments, while 台電 stressed that its current power supply plans are sufficient to meet the semiconductor industry's growing demand for electricity.
Facts
The semiconductor industry is expected to use about 52 billion kWh of electricity this year (2026)
By 2035, consumption is expected to grow further, reaching 110 billion kWh
New generating units with a capacity of 5.2 million kW are expected to come online this year
By 2035, plans also call for new generating units with a capacity of 26 million kW to join the power supply network in stages
Vietnamese cold-rolled stainless steel suspected of dumping; 經濟部 preliminarily finds injury to domestic industry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
經濟部 preliminarily determined that imports of Vietnamese cold-rolled stainless steel had increased and were priced below domestic products, causing injury to the domestic industry. 財政部 will next investigate whether dumping was involved.
Asian markets broadly weakened amid rising international oil prices and losses in U.S. tech stocks. Japan's Nikkei plunged more than 1,800 points, falling below 67,000. South Korean stocks tumbled more than 7%, triggering a circuit breaker, while Taiwan stocks plunged more than 1,200 points intraday, falling below 49,000. Heavyweights including 台積電 and 聯發科 weakened.
Shen Po-yang says Chiang camp proposed 10/31 debate; Chiang Wan-an says it was a joint decision by organizers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Shen Po-yang said the 10/31 debate date was proposed by the Chiang camp. Chiang Wan-an countered that it was jointly decided by organizers TVBS and 三立, with the 2 sides offering conflicting accounts of the agenda arrangements.
Preliminary investigation into hepatitis C cluster at Banqiao clinic released; 9 infection-control violations found
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A hepatitis C cluster at 安泰淞鶴診所 in Banqiao, New Taipei, has resulted in 22 confirmed cases. An investigation by 衛福部 and 疾管署 found 9 infection-control violations at the clinic. The New Taipei City Health Department has ordered it to suspend all operations and imposed a fine of 300,000. It may reopen only after correcting the problems and passing a follow-up inspection. The final report is expected to be released at the end of November.
Amendments to Labor Pension Act not listed as priority bills; labor groups protest at legislature and Executive Yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Labor groups protested at 行政院 and 立法院 because amendments to the Labor Pension Act were not listed as priority bills, calling for an increase in the mandatory employer contribution rate and faster progress on the amendments.
Facts
Has not been adjusted for 21 years
The ruling and opposition parties have a total of 17 amendment proposals
the current 6%
increase to 9%
The average employer contribution rate in 2025 was only 6.04%
Ukraine says energy facilities are still being bombed；Russia：Ukraine does not deserve a respite from fighting under a ceasefire
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Ukraine accused Russian forces of attacking its energy facilities shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire，with Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling it Putin’s answer to Trump；Russia said Ukraine did not deserve a respite from fighting under a ceasefire，and reiterated that it was pursuing lasting peace rather than a temporary ceasefire。
Student alleges being secretly photographed and having mouth covered while using library restroom；東華大學 launches campus safety report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A woman was secretly photographed in a restroom at 東華大學’s library，and the suspect assaulted the victim。The university launched a campus safety report，provided assistance and reviewed its alarm system。
Taichung ramen shop employee indicted over pinhole camera allegedly hidden in restroom and following customers to secretly film up their skirts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
An employee at a chain ramen restaurant in Taichung，a man surnamed Hsu，is suspected of hiding a pinhole camera in a restroom to secretly film female customers using the toilet and up their skirts。The case came to light after his girlfriend discovered it。The 台中地檢署 indicted him on suspicion of filming sexual images without consent。The restaurant has strengthened management and inspected its equipment，while police urged affected customers to contact them to clarify the case。
Snare traps known as “wild boar吊” injure animals；animal welfare groups launch a referendum for a ban on their use for the 2nd time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Animal welfare groups have submitted proposals to the 中選會 for a referendum to ban the use of snare traps known as “wild boar吊” because they injure animals，for the second time。The 2 proposals include banning imports at the source。The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency stressed that the traps are still needed domestically and said it has replaced more than ten thousand sets with improved hunting devices。
Suao Xinma Pumping Station planned to pump 6 tons of water per second，locals worry capacity will be inadequate and flooding problems will persist
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Yilan County government is planning to build the Suao Xinma Pumping Station，with a proposed drainage capacity of 6 tons per second (6cms)．Locals worry that its capacity will be inadequate and that no staff will be stationed there to manage it，raising concerns it could become a white-elephant project．The county government said it would ask the National Land Management Agency to confirm whether pumping capacity could be increased，and would subsidize the township office to ensure staff were on standby．
Facts
Can drain only 6 tons of water per second
Original1點28億元經費
The current design is 6cms
Contract to be awarded in the second half of next year (2027)
Severe air pollution in Douliu Industrial Park，Yunlin Environmental Protection Bureau launches app for real-time public reports
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
To address air pollution and odor problems in Douliu Industrial Park during the fall and winter，雲林縣環保局 developed an app integrating environmental resources for the public to submit real-time reports，and handles complaints through an open and transparent process．
Facts
71 inspections and patrols conducted so far this year (2026)
About 200 companies currently operate in Douliu Industrial Park
About 48 complaints have been received so far this year
Lala Mountain earns international Dark Sky Place certification，becoming Taiwan's first and Asia's third
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taoyuan's Lala Mountain has officially received certification from 國際暗天協會，becoming Taiwan's first and Asia's third International Dark Sky Place and the first such site among the six special municipalities．The city government is promoting nighttime tourism that combines ecology and culture through measures including improving streetlights and signing a management agreement．
Changhua Puyan Township representative council speaker Shih Chun-kuei indicted over allegedly using official vehicle to take friends on a trip and stay overnight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Shih Chun-kuei, chairman of the Puyan Township Representative Council in Changhua County, has been indicted on charges including breach of trust and fraud over allegations that he used an official vehicle for personal outings with friends and overnight stays, paid for fuel with a government gas card, and improperly claimed transportation expenses twice. He was also indicted in a sexual harassment case.
Facts
Improperly claimed 2,000 yuan in transportation expenses twice
Authorities found that Shih Chun-kuei was involved in 14 personal trips
博通 CEO: Many AI investors are like gamblers and have no idea what they are investing in
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
博通 CEO Chen Fuyang warned at the 星展 Asia Future Forum that many AI investors are blindly betting like gamblers, and that capital will be the next bottleneck for AI. OpenAI has annualized revenue of $50 billion but remains unprofitable, while 輝達-backed Firmus Grid withdrew its $5.5 billion IPO, as the market enters a repricing phase.
Facts
博通 CEO Chen Fuyang speaks at the 星展 Asia Future Forum in Singapore
Chen Fuyang warned that some investors betting on AI and chips are like casino gamblers
OpenAI's annualized revenue was about $50 billion in September
OpenAI remains unprofitable because of massive training and infrastructure costs
Capital, not chips, memory or electricity, is the next bottleneck for AI
Australian company Firmus Grid, backed by 輝達, withdraws its IPO of up to $5.5 billion and turns to private funding
Chen Fuyang criticized companies for using tokens only in experiments, making it difficult to generate returns
Sunak: Tech giants' bond issuance will surpass that of the U.S. government in 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak predicted at the 彭博 New Economy Forum that bond issuance by AI-driven cloud hyperscalers will surpass that of the U.S. government in 2027, warning that the trend and highly leveraged financing could pose systemic risks to global financial stability.
Facts
Sunak is a former British prime minister and currently a senior adviser to AI developer Anthropic.
Sunak made the remarks at the 彭博 New Economy Forum in New Delhi.
Hyperscalers' bond issuance is forecast to surpass that of the U.S. government in 2027, making them the largest net issuers of long-term bonds with maturities of more than 10 years.
The tech giants mainly include cloud hyperscalers such as Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle.
In 2026, hyperscalers accounted for 47% of total UK corporate bond sales denominated in pounds sterling.
As of early September 2026, global AI-related debt issuance had reached about $450 billion, roughly twice the 2025 total.
Hyperscalers' bond issuance is estimated at between $250 billion and $400 billion in 2027.
摩根大通 forecasts that debt-driven AI-related spending will total as much as $4.1 trillion between 2026 and 2030.
Memory prices keep climbing: DDR4 surges 24% in three months, outpacing DDR5
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Reports from 巴克萊 and 花旗 show that the memory shortage will continue through 2028-2029, with DDR4 prices rising 24% in three months, outpacing DDR5. The shortage has prompted chipmakers to downgrade specifications and hardware manufacturers to resume using DDR4, while 南亞科 is also prioritizing DDR4 production capacity.
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A 巴克萊 report said spot prices for DDR5 memory rose 8% in October from the previous quarter, bringing the cumulative increase over three months to 20%.
The previous-generation DDR4 saw a cumulative price increase of 24% over three months, outpacing DDR5.
According to 美光科技, the global memory shortage could continue through 2029.
花旗 forecasts that the DRAM supply deficit will peak at 13.9% in the fourth quarter of 2027.
特斯拉 CEO Elon Musk revealed that 特斯拉 at one point halved the memory capacity of its AI5 chip, then raised it to 96GB.
技嘉 announced that its B760 and H610 motherboard product lines will support new processors for 英特爾's LGA 1700 platform as well as DDR4 memory.
南亞科 General Manager Li Peiying said DDR5 currently accounts for about 10% of the company's revenue, but it is in no hurry to increase the share of DDR5 production.
China and Russia secretly helping Iran fight the U.S.? Trump publicly pushes back: 'I don't believe it at all'
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U.S. President Donald Trump denied that China and Russia are supporting Iran, saying he does not believe Beijing or Moscow provided substantial assistance and that they would face huge losses if they got involved.
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U.S. President Donald Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social late on the 12th, rejecting claims that China and Russia were supporting Iran.
Trump stressed that he does not believe the authorities in Beijing and Moscow provided Tehran with any substantial assistance.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Chinese entities were suspected of exporting military components and shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers to Iran.
Trump said he had personally asked China not to provide support to Iran when Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Washington in September.
Beijing condemned U.S. military attacks as a blatant violation of Iran's sovereignty.
No hands on the wheel, no eyes on the road: GM aims to launch new driving technology in 2028, with 凱迪拉克 first to get it
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通用汽車 CEO Mary Barra announced that the company aims to launch self-driving technology that does not require drivers to watch the road in 2028, with 凱迪拉克 Escalade IQ set to be the first vehicle equipped with it. 通用汽車 has exited the Robotaxi market and is instead focusing on developing and refining autonomous driving systems for personal vehicles.
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通用汽車 CEO Mary Barra said the company is working toward its goal of launching self-driving technology that allows drivers to take their hands and eyes off the road in 2028.
Last October, GM announced plans to equip the 凱迪拉克 electric SUV Escalade IQ with its next-generation driver assistance system in 2028.
After investing more than $10 billion in its Cruise robotaxi business, GM decided to exit in December 2024.
Barra told host Jim Cramer in an interview on CNBC's Mad Money that she recently tested the technology herself and was impressed by how much it had improved.
Barra acknowledged that exiting the Robotaxi market was a difficult decision, but stressed that 通用汽車 retained Cruise's core team to work on developing personal autonomous driving technology.
China's AI chip market reshuffles: 輝達 shipments plunge 44% year over year in first half, closing in on 華為's market share
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An IDC report shows that 輝達's share of China's AI chip market fell to 34% in the first half of 2026, with shipments down 44% year over year, amid U.S. export controls. 華為's share rose to 28%, and shipments of non-GPU chips surpassed GPU shipments for the first time, highlighting the impact of domestic substitution.
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輝達 had a 34% share of China's data center AI chip market in the first half of 2026
輝達 shipped 678,000 AI accelerators in China from January to June this year, down 44% from the same period last year
華為 shipped 572,000 AI accelerators in the first half, giving it a 28% market share
China's total AI accelerator shipments reached 2.008 million in the first half of this year
Shipments of non-GPU AI accelerators jumped nearly 80% to 1.016 million
華為, 平頭哥, 昆侖芯 and 寒武紀 together accounted for 95% of the non-GPU chip market
IDC forecasts that China's total AI accelerator shipments will grow 19% this year
Ahead of Korea's SEDEX semiconductor expo, Samsung unveils next-generation memory strategy to boost AI infrastructure performance
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Samsung and SK海力士 unveiled next-generation memory strategies ahead of SEDEX 2026. Samsung highlighted improvements to AI infrastructure performance, while SK海力士 introduced HBM4E and H-TPU technologies, demonstrating the industry's response to demand for high computing power.
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SEDEX 2026 will be held for three days starting on the 14th at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in Gangnam, with 300 companies exhibiting across 888 booths.
At the OCP Global Summit in the United States, Samsung announced its next-generation memory and memory technology strategy aimed at improving AI infrastructure performance.
Samsung Vice President and Head of the Applications Engineering Team Shim Ho-jun said that as AI models grow in scale, expanding memory capacity and data storage technologies are becoming increasingly important.
SK海力士 unveiled next-generation memory technologies, including its seventh-generation HBM (HBM4E) and high-bandwidth flash memory (HBF).
The H-TPU developed by SK海力士 can assign repetitive tasks handled by general-purpose CPUs to about 100 H-TPUs, thereby reducing power consumption and chip area.
BOJ governor: Underlying inflation is quite close to the 2% target; bond market under close watch
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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on the 13th that the price target was nearing 2%, stressing that keeping it at that level was key to policy. Markets expect a possible further rate hike in December or a determination that the target has been met. The BOJ will closely monitor the government bond market, which is affected by global factors.
Facts
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the current underlying inflation rate was already quite close to the 2% target.
The BOJ raised its policy rate to 1.25% in September, the highest in 31 years.
Markets put the probability of another rate hike before December at about 87%.
The BOJ could determine as early as its Dec. 29 meeting that underlying inflation has met the target.
The dollar fell 0.22% against the yen intraday to 158.28.
〈Taiwan stocks after the close〉台積電 leads losses! Stocks and the Taiwan dollar plunge, with the index down 960 points; CCL and memory stocks among the hardest hit
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Taiwan stocks were dragged lower on the 13th by weakness in international semiconductor shares and steep declines across Asian markets. The weighted index plunged 960.65 points to 48341.31, falling below the 49,000-point mark. 台積電 led the losses, with CCL and memory stocks among the hardest hit. The Taiwan dollar also weakened past 32 per U.S. dollar to a nearly two-month low.
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Taipei's weighted stock index closed down 960.65 points on the 13th at 48341.31.
台積電 (2330-TW) closed at its intraday low of NT$2,490, down 1.97%.
CCL leader 台光電 (2383-TW) plunged 9.84% to close at NT$5,545.
Total market turnover rose to NT$1.125 trillion.
Original台北匯市早盤台幣兌美元貶值1.9角，暫收32.085元。
The electronics subindex fell 2.63%, accounting for 72.43% of turnover.
ChangXin claims its technology is ahead of Samsung and SK海力士; memory landscape faces a second major upheaval
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長鑫儲存 announced a breakthrough in 4F² technology and plans to launch a new DRAM product by year-end, claiming it is ahead of Samsung and SK海力士 and rattling global memory stocks.
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長鑫儲存 announced that a new DRAM product using a 4F² architecture is expected to be unveiled by the end of this year.
Original長鑫儲存總裁曹侃鈺表示公司技術成就已超越三星電子與SK海力士。
ChangXin Memory Technologies' DRAM market share rose from 4% a year ago to 10% in the second quarter of this year.
News from 長鑫儲存 sent Samsung and SK海力士 shares tumbling more than 7% on the South Korean stock market.
長鑫儲存 is changing transistor layouts through stacking as part of its technological transformation.
A total of 22 computing-power projects are currently under construction simultaneously in the Chahar High-Tech Zone in Ulanqab, with nearly 30,000 construction workers.
In 2025, Ulanqab had about 1.2 GW of data center capacity in operation, with actual usage of about 800 MW and a utilization rate of about 66%.
As of June this year, Ulanqab had secured commitments for 12.5 GW of data center capacity, with more than 70% signed within the past year.
字節跳動 has become China's largest corporate demander of leased computing infrastructure, accounting for about one-fifth of delivered capacity.
Ulanqab is only about 100 minutes from Beijing by high-speed rail, and latency on its dedicated fiber-optic cables is kept below 4.2 milliseconds.
京東 jumps the gun with a surprise Double 11 launch as China's e-commerce battle shifts from price wars to competition over efficiency and service
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In the 2026 Double 11 e-commerce battle, 京東 and 淘寶天貓 launched promotions simultaneously in mid-October. Industry analysts say competition has shifted from price wars alone to a broader contest over operational efficiency, fulfillment quality and AI technology, with national subsidy policies providing a clear boost.
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京東 kicked off its 2026 Double 11 sale at 8 p.m. on Oct. 12, launching in-stock products across all categories and scrapping presales requiring deposits.
淘寶天貓 and 京東 are scheduled to hold their Double 11 press conferences on Oct. 15, while 天貓 will launch presales at 8 p.m. on the 15th.
This year, major e-commerce platforms have dropped cumbersome mechanisms for combining orders and spending thresholds for discounts, instead promoting direct official price cuts or discounts on individual items.
The fourth batch of 62.5 billion yuan in ultra-long-term special treasury bond funds for trade-in programs has been fully allocated, providing a key stimulus for consumption.
京東 upgraded its Jingmai AI business operations center to offer more than 60 AI tools and cut the average wait for home appliance and home furnishing installation to 0.88 days.