Philippine prosecutors drop 2 impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, retain unexplained-wealth charge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Philippine impeachment court approved prosecutors’ request to drop 2 charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, including a threat to assassinate the president, leaving only the charge of unexplained wealth.
Keelung MRT’s NT$69.6 billion budget approved; aiming to open in year 122
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
行政院公共工程委員會 approved a total budget of NT$69.689 billion for the Keelung MRT. 新北市捷運工程局 announced that the contract for the electromechanical system and track project had been awarded, while the Keelung City Government is aiming for the line to open in year 122.
Paper Windmill’s anti-drug theater tour in Penghu helps students learn about and reject drugs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
紙風車文教基金會’s “Youth Anti-Drug Theater Project” returned to Penghu after 3 years, staging its “You Safe, I’m Happy” anti-drug theater tour at the Performing Arts Hall. Over 3 consecutive days, 6 performances will use theater education to help more than about 3000 students from 47 junior high and elementary schools across Penghu County learn about and reject drugs。
Facts
Paper Windmill returns after 3 years
More than 800 junior high and elementary school teachers and students
90% of children in Penghu County’s junior high and elementary schools
6 performances over 3 days
The 3 tens of millions
Paper Windmill’s Youth Anti-Drug Theater Project made its first trip to Penghu in 112
For 3 consecutive days starting today
Holding 6 performances
47 junior high and elementary schools across Penghu County
Chinese coast guard ships intrude into Kinmen waters；Coast Guard says it is using “law enforcement” as a pretext to expand its reach and unilaterally disrupt the status quo
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4 Chinese coast guard ships intruded into Kinmen waters. The Coast Guard Administration’s Kinmen-Matsu-Penghu Branch monitored and drove them away, saying they were “using law enforcement as a pretext to expand their reach” and attempting to disrupt the status quo。
U.S. military imposes reflection period after Okinawa murder；Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi says measures are insufficient
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The U.S. military in Okinawa entered a 30-day “reflection period” after a robbery and murder earlier this month. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the measure was insufficient and that consultations with the U.S. had begun. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi also said current measures were inadequate and that the effectiveness of related management systems would be discussed。
Facts
A 30-day “reflection period”
Between midnight and 5 a.m.
Murdered a 39-year-old woman
Entered a 30-day “reflection period” on the 9th of this month
Regulations stipulate the period from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
After 30 years of service, its time is up！The Netherlands’ Walrus-class submarine is set to be dismantled, while its next-generation undersea combat capability will not be delivered until 2033
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The Royal Netherlands Navy is dismantling the Walrus submarine after 30 years of service and has ordered new Orka-class submarines from France’s Naval Group. The first is expected to be delivered in 2033。
Facts
The Royal Netherlands Navy’s diesel-electric submarine Walrus, which served for more than 30 years, is being dismantled for scrapping。
The Walrus submarine entered service in 1992 and was decommissioned in 2023。
The Netherlands ordered Orka-class submarines from France’s Naval Group, with the first expected to be delivered in 2033。
The Walrus submarine has a displacement of about 2450 tons and can carry up to 52 people。
A total of four Orka-class submarines will be built, with deliveries scheduled to be completed by 2037。
A direct trip from Badou to Dadaocheng is no longer a dream！Keelung Metro’s NT$69.6 billion budget approved；Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang reveals latest progress
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Keelung City Government announced that the Keelung Metro’s total project budget of NT$69.689 billion had been approved by the Executive Yuan’s Public Construction Commission. The New Taipei City Government’s Department of Rapid Transit Systems also announced that the electrical and mechanical systems and track turnkey contract had been awarded. The developments mark an acceleration in the Keelung Metro project, which could eventually enable direct service from Badou to Dadaocheng and spur transit-oriented development along the line。
Facts
The Keelung Metro’s total project budget of NT$69.689 billion passed review by the Executive Yuan’s Public Construction Commission
New Taipei City’s Department of Rapid Transit Systems announced that the Keelung Metro’s electrical and mechanical systems and track turnkey contract had been awarded
The Keelung Metro’s preliminary works are 43.38% complete
The Keelung Metro will use electrical and mechanical systems compatible with the Xidong Line and Minsheng-Xizhi Line
The Keelung City Government plans to hold a briefing on the transit development zones around Baifu Station and Qidu Station on the 14th
Influencer Four-Forked Cat indicted for doxxing “Little Grass” supporters！Chen Yi says 2 charges have a “high conviction rate,” sarcastically suggesting he consult veteran “Chicken Cutlet Girl”
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Influencer Liu Yu, known as “Four-Forked Cat,” was indicted by the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office for allegedly doxxing a man surnamed Hsin and labeling him negatively, in violation of public insult and personal data protection laws. Political commentator and influencer Chen Yi said the conduct was likely to result in a conviction, drawing sarcastically on her own experience as a victim。
Facts
Influencer Liu Yu, known as “Four-Forked Cat,” allegedly doxxed a man surnamed Hsin and published his court judgment, calling him a “pedophile Little Grass” supporter. Hsin filed a complaint。
The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office recently indicted “Four-Forked Cat” for alleged violations of public insult and personal data protection laws。
Chen Yi said “Four-Forked Cat’s” actions involved private matters and had nothing to do with the public interest, giving them a high chance of resulting in a conviction。
Chen Yi said the elements of a personal data protection law violation are “publishing another person’s personal data and causing them harm,” and that Four-Forked Cat met both criteria。
Chen Yi sarcastically suggested that “Four-Forked Cat” seek advice from veteran Chia Chun, known as “Chicken Cutlet Girl,” who has a prior personal data protection law conviction。
Latest poll puts Lee Chuan behind Su Chiao-hui by 13 percentage points；Lee’s campaign questions “green-leaning sample”: “It suits Su but defies common sense”
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A poll by Dai Li-an showed Su Chiao-hui leading Lee Chuan by 13.1 percentage points. Lee’s campaign criticized the sample as green-leaning, saying the share of DPP supporters far exceeded that of KMT supporters, contrary to electoral norms。
Facts
A New Taipei mayoral election poll released by Dai Li-an and the X信 Association showed Su Chiao-hui with 43.1% support and Lee Chuan with 30%。
Lee Chuan’s campaign questioned the poll, saying the proportion of DPP supporters was 1.6 times that of KMT supporters。
The poll surveyed New Taipei City residents aged 20 and older, successfully interviewing 1073 people。
The Taiwan People’s Party’s support in the poll stood at just 3.7%, described as a startling shrinkage of the party’s core base。
Lee Chuan’s campaign cited a TVBS poll showing him maintaining a steady lead of more than 6%。
“435 Autumn Fun Day” market and concert brings Banqiao 435 Art Zone to life；YOYO Family, creative food market and family activities offer fun for all
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New Taipei City’s Banqiao 435 Art Zone will host the “435 Autumn Fun Day” market and concert on October 17 and 18, combining stage performances, creative goods and food, and family activities for an autumn celebration for all ages。
Facts
New Taipei City’s Banqiao 435 Art Zone will host the “435 Autumn Fun Day” market and concert from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on October 17 and 18。
The event’s theme is “Autumn Fairies,” inviting visitors of all ages to explore music, art, creativity, health and the market with the park’s 7 autumn fairy companions。
The event opens on October 17 with a “Swing Dance Experience,” followed by a lively performance by “YOYO Family”。
The event will feature 15 creative goods and food stalls and 35 “Little Boss Market” stalls。
Visitors who reach 5,000 steps that day can redeem a NT$50 market voucher. Each person may redeem one per day, with a daily limit of 500 vouchers。
Double breakthrough for Keelung Metro！Budget review approved and electrical and mechanical turnkey contract awarded, accelerating construction across the line；Xidong and Keelung lines to provide through service linking Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Keelung Metro has made 2 major advances: the Executive Yuan approved a budget of NT$69.689 billion, and New Taipei City’s Department of Rapid Transit Systems awarded the electrical and mechanical turnkey contract, accelerating progress toward the 2033 completion target。
Facts
The Keelung Metro’s total budget passed review by the Executive Yuan’s Public Construction Commission at NT$69.689 billion。
The Keelung Metro is 15.6 kilometers long and will have 13 stations along the route。
The Executive Yuan approved the Keelung Metro’s comprehensive planning report on January 31, 2024。
On Dec. 16, 2024, the New Taipei City Government submitted the project funding proposal to the central government for review for the first time。
115 New Taipei City Songnian University Exhibition Showcases Results; Hou You-yi Encourages Seniors to Create a Vibrant Later Life
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New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi attended the 115 Songnian University exhibition, encouraging seniors to create a vibrant later life through learning in response to the aging population trend。The city government continues to expand Songnian University, offering a variety of courses to help older adults enrich their lives。
Facts
New Taipei City has 833,491 residents aged 65 and older, accounting for 20.65% of its population
New Taipei City’s Songnian University has grown to 967 classes
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi encourages seniors to create a vibrant later life
The exhibition featured 20 performances
The New Taipei City Association for New Immigrant Guidance opened with a performance
Does Starbucks charge an extra 15 yuan for milk added to iced drinks? Kao Hsiu-ling reportedly unhappy with “buy one, get one free” strategy; business strategy behind new policy revealed
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Taiwan’s 統一星巴克 introduced a new policy on Oct. 12, charging 15 yuan for add-ins when customers order drinks without ice, prompting market discussion。New chairwoman Kao Hsiu-ling has drawn attention for emphasizing brand value and expressing reservations about promotional strategies, underscoring the group’s efforts to balance brand positioning and profitability in a fiercely competitive coffee market。
Facts
台灣星巴克 adjusted its drink customization fees starting Oct. 12。Customers who order less ice or no ice and add milk or other beverages to fill the cup must pay an additional 15 yuan。
Kao Hsiu-ling took over as chairwoman of 統一星巴克 in April this year。
Kao Hsiu-ling is the only daughter of 統一集團 founder Kao Ching-yuan and the wife of 統一集團 Chairman Lo Chih-hsien。
According to Forbes’ global billionaires list released in March 2026, Kao Hsiu-ling, with a net worth of US$1.4 billion, ranked 2,712th worldwide and was listed as Taiwan’s second-richest woman。
In 2015, Kao Hsiu-ling led 康是美’s transformation into a “light, fashionable cosmetics and drugstore” brand, enhancing the in-store shopping experience through store renovations, makeup experience areas and professional services。
On May 24 this year, Starbucks and 康是美 simultaneously opened their 600th store。The store name, “願秀,” combines her father Kao Ching-yuan’s name with her own。
Mother had just died, and son rushed to a convenience-store ATM to withdraw ¥800,000 for funeral arrangements! Sister demanded receipts, and siblings had a furious argument over the money
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japanese man Koji Tanaka withdrew his mother’s ¥800,000 savings without permission to pay for her funeral。Because he did not consult his sister Yumi and was missing some receipts, the distribution of the estate reached an impasse。The article explains Japan’s legal procedures for withdrawing funds from an estate and reminds heirs to follow formal procedures to avoid disputes。
Facts
The 82-year-old mother of 52-year-old office worker Koji Tanaka, Yoko, died suddenly, leaving savings of about ¥4.7 million。
Within 2 days of his mother’s death, Koji Tanaka withdrew ¥800,000 from a convenience-store ATM to cover funeral expenses。
The funeral cost about ¥700,000, including ¥620,000 paid to the funeral home and other incidental expenses。
Japan’s Supreme Court judicial statistics for 2025 show that about 35.3% of estate division cases involved estates worth no more than ¥10 million。
韓華鷹 announced a contract extension with Taiwanese left-hander Wang Yen-cheng, with the new deal worth US$300,000, a career high。Wang had an impressive 11-win first season, proving his value。The team has also appointed Ryu Ji-hyun as its new manager in a bid to rebuild its strength。
Facts
Wang Yen-cheng and 韓華鷹 completed a contract extension for the 2027 season, worth a total of US$300,000。
Wang Yen-cheng’s new contract includes a US$200,000 salary and a US$100,000 signing bonus。
Wang Yen-cheng posted 11 wins and 6 losses, a 3.97 ERA and 100 strikeouts this season。
Wang Yen-cheng was the only 韓華 pitcher to reach double-digit wins this season。
Wang Yen-cheng was the only Asian foreign player in the KBO this year to achieve 10 wins in a single season。
韓華鷹 announced that Ryu Ji-hyun will take over as manager on a 3-year contract worth a total of 2 billion won。
How do you make delicious egg fried rice? Expert adds 1 ingredient to the pan for “separate, fragrant grains”—an easy, foolproof recipe that rivals restaurant quality
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Food blogger Pang Gege shared an egg fried rice recipe, emphasizing that chilled rice is less sticky。The recipe uses high-heat frying to make egg strands and a technique of mixing in beaten egg beforehand to create a fragrant dish with distinct grains。
Facts
Ingredients for egg fried rice include 500g of cooked white rice, 4 eggs, 40g of chopped scallions, 10g of pepper salt and 20g of scallion oil。
The oil for frying the egg strands should be kept at 180 degrees Celsius。
First pour half of the egg mixture over the rice and stir until evenly combined。
Author Pang Gege has accumulated more than ten years of cooking experience。
Hualien election bombshell! Chang Chun announces “Tong Tzu-hsien to head campaign headquarters”; he says Hualien politics has been frozen for too long
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In the 2026 Hualien County magistrate race, independent candidate Chang Chun announced that he had invited 和碩 Chairman Tong Tzu-hsien to head his campaign headquarters。Tong, dissatisfied with the long-frozen political scene in Hualien and former County Magistrate Fu Kun-chi’s handling of donated funds, decided to help transform the county’s political landscape。
Facts
Chang Chun announced on the 12th that 和碩 Chairman Tong Tzu-hsien would head his campaign headquarters。
Tong Tzu-hsien has donated more than NT$100 million to earthquake relief in Hualien。
Last year, Tong Tzu-hsien publicly backed efforts to recall Kuomintang legislator Fu Kun-chi。
Tong Tzu-hsien led 和碩 in donating NT$20 million to support Hualien’s post-disaster recovery。
Tong Tzu-hsien said he agreed to head the campaign headquarters because he believes Hualien politics has been frozen for too long。
Wei Chia-hsien, Chang Chun and Yu Shu-chen are among those competing in the 2026 Hualien County magistrate election。
Taichung City’s 116 general budget passes third reading; city government says it will continue building a happy, livable city
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The Taichung City Council passed Taichung’s 116 general budget on its third reading on the 13th, with revenue of NT$170.263 billion and expenditure of NT$177.566 billion。The budget covers education, social welfare and construction, and the city government will implement policies in line with the resolution。
Facts
The Taichung City Council held a third-reading session on Taichung’s 116 general budget proposal on the 13th and passed it。
The 116 general budget proposal sets total revenue at NT$170.263 billion and total expenditure at NT$177.566 billion。
After review by the city council, NT$620 million was cut from each of the revenue and expenditure budgets。
The 116 general budget covers education initiatives including free lunches for public and private elementary and junior high school students and the Taichung Calcium Plus program。
Major transportation and public construction projects include the Dongshi-Fengyuan Rapid Road project and metro construction。
Former anchor becomes fugitive! After “ripping off the rich” scandal, Hsueh Kai-li went into hiding; money laundering conviction final, Taipei prosecutors issue warrant through 2046
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Facts
Hsueh Kai-li was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison and fined NT$100,000 for violating the Money Laundering Control Act。
In 2022, Hsueh Kai-li defrauded businessman Chiu Chih-yung of NT$4.2 million, claiming she could use her connections to resolve a gang debt dispute。
Hsueh Kai-li deposited the funds related to the case into her underage daughter’s account, then exchanged currencies, invested in funds and made overseas remittances。
On Aug. 13, the 台北地檢署 officially issued a warrant for Hsueh Kai-li’s arrest, with the statute of limitations for enforcing her sentence running through 2046。
Hsueh Kai-li withdrew from show business after the “ripping off the rich” scandal in 2002, and later went to the United States and qualified as a nurse。
International Evening Briefing, 10/13 | 76% of Japanese worry about a Taiwan contingency, just 9.9% support joining a war; Chinese scholar sets sights on Batanes; Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 20
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
風傳媒 compiled major international news on Oct. 13, including a Japanese poll showing a high level of concern but little support for joining a war, a Chinese scholar’s controversial claim over sovereignty of the Batanes, a Houthi attack on a Saudi airport and the SpaceX spectrum purchase。
Facts
A poll by the 新聞通信調查會 found that 76.7% of Japanese are concerned China may use force against Taiwan, but only 9.9% support the Self-Defense Forces joining a war。
SpaceX spent about US$8 billion to buy spectrum, sending the share prices of the 3 major U.S. telecom companies tumbling。
Beijing has for the first time taken countermeasures against a sitting minister from a country that has formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan。
Companies mentioned：風傳媒、新聞通信調查會、L3Harris公司、The War Zone、SpaceX
New Taipei marks International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, calls for stronger forest resilience
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To mark International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the New Taipei City Government’s Agriculture Department held a training session for landslide disaster prevention specialists on the 15th。Experts from the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction and National Cheng Kung University were invited to provide instruction, strengthening frontline specialists’ expertise in responding to extreme weather and hillside disasters。
Facts
Hillside areas account for as much as 88% of New Taipei City's total area.
The United Nations established the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction to raise global awareness of disaster risks and preparedness.
The New Taipei City Government's Agriculture Department will hold the “115 New Taipei City Debris Flow Disaster Prevention Specialist Training Course” on the 15th.
The training course has invited experts and scholars from the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction（NCDR）and National Cheng Kung University's Disaster Prevention Research Center to serve as instructors.
Debris flow disaster prevention specialists are an important bridge linking the government disaster prevention system with community-led preparedness.
Trump could lose both chambers in the midterms—is a 10% plunge in U.S. stocks looming？ Nuan Mu-hua reviews 3 historical scenarios: stocks actually rose the most in one.
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Financial expert Nuan Mu-hua rebutted 美銀 analyst Hartnett's warning that the midterm elections could trigger a sharp drop in U.S. stocks, noting that historical data show stocks have delivered positive returns over the long term regardless of which party controls Congress. Nuan stressed that market risks mainly stem from sudden shifts in expectations and advised investors to focus on defense stocks and hedging strategies.
Facts
A report by 美銀 analyst Hartnett said U.S. stocks could plunge 10% if Republicans lose both chambers in the midterm elections.
Historical data cited by Nuan Mu-hua show that since 1950, U.S. stocks have gained an average of 13.7% annually when a Republican president has faced a divided Congress.
The Polymarket betting market shows the probability of Democrats taking control of both chambers of Congress has risen to 64%.
Major Wall Street institutions such as 大摩、 小摩 and 瑞銀 believe a divided Congress is the most likely outcome.
Trump's approval rating ahead of the midterm elections is about 35% to 40%, below the average of about 53% for previous presidents.
In 美銀's fund manager survey, only 23% of respondents bet on a Democratic sweep, while 47% bet on a divided Congress.
If Democrats sweep Congress, U.S. stocks would gain an average of 4.9% annually, still a positive return.
At just 1/3 the price of Patriot？ Anduril unveils new “Steel Fin” air defense missile, vowing to solve U.S. military's ammunition shortage.
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Anduril has unveiled the “Steel Fin” air defense missile, offering a low-cost alternative at 1/3 the price of a Patriot missile to address insufficient production capacity.
Facts
Anduril has introduced an air defense interceptor missile called “Steel Fin,” with a target price of one-third that of the Patriot Three Extended Range missile.
The “Steel Fin” missile is compatible with multiple launch platforms, including Patriot launchers, CAML, the Typhon weapon system and containerized munitions launch boxes.
Anduril has been selected to advance to the next phase of live-fire testing under the U.S. Army's low-cost interceptor program.
The “Steel Fin” missile is expected to reach full-rate production by the end of 2028 or early 2029.
The missile's core subsystems will be manufactured at Arsenal-1, an automated smart manufacturing facility in Ohio.
A serious illness brings more than medical bills！ Chubb's “Ka Fangxin” U.S. dollar policy offers a lump-sum payout.
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安達人壽 has launched the “Ka Fangxin U.S. Dollar Policy,” offering a lump-sum benefit for major illnesses and coverage denominated in U.S. dollars. It combines coverage for specified cardiovascular diseases with a disability-based premium waiver to help policyholders manage medical expenses and household costs.
Facts
安達人壽 has launched the “安達人壽 Ka Fangxin U.S. Dollar Major Illness Whole Life Health Insurance,” denominated in U.S. dollars and offering a lump-sum benefit for major illnesses.
According to 健保署 statistics, the number of valid certificates for major illnesses has exceeded 1.1 million, with cancer accounting for nearly half.
“Ka Fangxin” offers payment terms of 10, 15 or 20 years, with coverage lasting until insurance age 100.
A hospital stay is not required to file a claim for a major illness, but the policy terminates after a benefit is paid.
If an illness or accident causes a second- to sixth-degree disability during the premium payment period, future premiums may be waived in accordance with the policy.
The waiting period for cancers requiring active or long-term treatment is 90 days; injuries caused by accidents are not subject to a waiting period.
Coverage follows the major illness categories announced by 健保署, with future additions included under the policy terms.
Did the Xinmin Association's New Taipei poll try to sway opinion？ Investigators quickly tracked down 1 Taoyuan resident, who admitted to “smearing and fabricating” and was released on 100,000 bail.
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After the Xinmin Association released a New Taipei mayoral poll, it was targeted by rumors on Threads. Investigators identified a man surnamed Tseng from Taoyuan, who admitted fabricating the claims and was released on bail.
Facts
The 法務部調查局 investigated a Threads post accusing the Xinmin Association of trying to sway opinion with its poll and found that it had been fabricated by a man surnamed Tseng from Taoyuan.
The man surnamed Tseng was referred to the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office for fabricating facts and harming the Xinmin Association's reputation, and was released on NT$100,000 bail.
A New Taipei mayoral election poll released by the Xinmin Association on October 13 showed Su Chiao-hui with 43.1% support and Lee Chuan with 30%.
The Xinmin Association chair said a Threads post had seriously damaged the association's reputation and might affect the election, and personally reported it to investigators.
The Xinmin Association commissioned 畢肯市場研究公司 to conduct the poll, which had a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.
Sun Qing-long, director of 投資家日報, believes the AI industry is a key driver of Taiwan's long-term growth.
Sun Qing-long cited André Kostolany's “master and dog” analogy to explain the relationship between share prices and corporate value.
Experts urged investors to watch for negative market news, shifts in investor sentiment and changes in valuations when markets have posted substantial gains.
The hosts of the program “After Work, At Your Place” include Tsai Shang-hua, Sun Qing-long and Lee Tong-rong.
Why are most manhole covers in the road round？ They're not designed that way at random—the real reason has to do with “falling into the hole.”
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The Taipei City Government's Public Works Department's Hydraulic Engineering Office said manhole covers are mostly round to prevent them from falling in, make them easier to move and facilitate workers' access. A round cover's geometry ensures it cannot fall through the hole when turned, and its lack of sharp corners makes it easy to roll.
Facts
Round manhole covers are unlikely to fall into the holes below because of their geometry: the diameter through the center is the same length in every direction.
If a square cover's side is longer than the opening's side but shorter than its diagonal, it could fall through the opening at certain angles.
Round manhole covers have no sharp corners and can be moved by rolling when handled safely, making them easier for workers to transport.
Round manholes are generally about 70 to 80 centimeters in diameter, a design that takes ease of access for workers into account.
The Sewerage Engineering Facilities Standards published by the Ministry of the Interior's National Land Management Agency stipulate that manholes for stormwater and wastewater sewers may be round or rectangular.
What does “Break a leg” mean when foreigners say it？ It's not a curse wishing you a broken leg！ The real meaning is completely unexpected.
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This article explores the origins of the English idiom “Break a leg,” tracing it to performers' superstitions in the Elizabethan era and the custom of audiences expressing approval by stamping on chairs; it was actually an indirect way of wishing someone good luck.
Facts
The phrase “Break a leg” originated in the Elizabethan era, when performers avoided directly wishing someone good luck because of superstition.
In the Elizabethan era, audiences who enjoyed a performance would bang chairs against the floor to express their delight.
It was common for audience members to get so excited and bang on the floor that the legs of theater chairs broke.
People came up with “I hope you break a leg,” a phrase that sounds like a curse at first, as a way to wish someone good luck, meaning they hoped the audience would enjoy the performance so much that they broke a chair leg.
The article's author, Scott Matthews, graduated from Duke University with a major in geology and history.
Kung Dai marks its tenth anniversary with six new products！ Smart water dispensers make a play for the premium home appliance market.
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宮黛科技 is celebrating its tenth anniversary with six new products, including several smart water dispensers and sparkling water makers. CEO Lin Zhe-yu said the brand will overcome supply-chain competition and recall challenges as it expands into the premium home appliance sector.
Facts
The new lineup includes five water appliances and one filter.
宮黛科技 CEO Lin Zhe-yu acknowledged that the company had carried out three precautionary recalls.
宮黛科技's future brand positioning is as a stylish premium home appliance brand.
Down 0 wins and 2 losses in the NLCS, Shohei Ohtani is mired in a 110-at-bat home run drought. Manager Roberts hints for the first time: “Considering giving him a rest.”
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has fallen into a slump in the National League Championship Series, with a 0-2 record and no home runs in his last 110 plate appearances. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that Ohtani is struggling and plans to speak with him on the off day to consider whether a temporary rest could help him regain his hitting form.
Facts
The Dodgers lost 4-7 to 密爾瓦基釀酒人 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, falling behind 0-2 in the series.
Original大谷翔平在國聯冠軍賽第2戰擔任第4棒指定打擊，全場4打數沒有安打，還吞下2次三振。
Since hitting his 30th home run of the season on Aug. 19, Shohei Ohtani has gone 55 days without sending a ball over the fence, going 110 consecutive plate appearances without a home run.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts plans to speak with Shohei Ohtani on the 14th, the team’s off day, to consider whether his playing schedule should be adjusted to give him a temporary rest.
After the first 2 games of the National League Championship Series, the Dodgers will return to their home field in Los Angeles. The teams will have the 14th off, with Game 3 of the series scheduled for the 15th.
Latest on the nationwide 10,000 cash payout: Finance Ministry priorities revealed! Tax revenue surges by 700.4 billion in the first 9 months; funding and payment timeline for the payout at a glance
Three major institutional investors dump 198.4 billion! 外資 goes on a massive selling spree, leaving experts stunned: Are they going to sell Taiwan stocks into outer space?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A pullback in U.S. tech stocks sent Taiwan shares plunging 960 points to 48,341 on the 13th. The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of 198.446 billion yuan, with 外資 selling 165.342 billion yuan, the third-highest figure on record. Experts warned of heavy selling pressure, but noted that funds were beginning to shift toward traditional industries and financial stocks outside AI, and advised investors to stick to their investment discipline.
Facts
Taiwan shares fell 960 points at the close on the 13th, ending at 48,341.
The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of 198.446 billion yuan.
外資 recorded net sales of 165.342 billion yuan in a single day, the third-highest figure on record.
自營商 recorded net sales of 56.976 billion yuan, while 投信 recorded net purchases of 23.872 billion yuan.
Trading value in Taiwan shares reached 1.125 trillion yuan that day.
A whole box of sea urchin in the pot! 二本松’s “Sea Urchin and Wagyu Feast” goes on sale for a limited time, with seven dishes and tableside service to tempt autumn diners
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二本松餐飲集團’s 二本松涮涮屋 has launched a limited-time “Premium Sea Urchin and Branded Omi Wagyu Feast for Two” for autumn, featuring Hokkaido sea urchin and wagyu in a seven-course seasonal menu.
Facts
二本松餐飲集團’s 二本松涮涮屋 has launched the limited-time “Premium Sea Urchin and Branded Omi Wagyu Feast for Two.”
The set menu features a whole box of Hokkaido sea urchin as one of its main ingredients.
The set includes seven dishes, with a variety of offerings from appetizers to dessert.
The main course, “Wagyu with Sea Urchin and Moon-Viewing Secret Sauce,” features Japanese Omi wagyu served with house-made sea urchin and egg-yolk sauce.
The finale rice dish, dubbed “Soul-Satisfying Rice,” features seared wagyu cubes, marinated spot prawns and Hokkaido sea urchin.
Why did ancient imperial concubines need help walking the day after spending the night with the emperor? It wasn’t because the emperor overindulged! 3 heartbreaking reasons revealed
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This article examines three reasons Qing dynasty concubines needed help walking after spending the night with the emperor: they acted weak to conform to Han Chinese aesthetic ideals, used attendants surrounding them to flaunt their favored status, and faced practical difficulties walking in platform shoes and heavy hair ornaments.
Facts
Before the Qing dynasty entered China, Manchu women were martial and strong-willed, with physical strength that rivaled men’s.
The last emperor, Puyi, revealed that palace concubines deliberately had palace maids and eunuchs support them, using the attendants’ subservient posture to emphasize their own status and dignity.
The heel of the platform shoes worn by Manchu women in the Qing palace was positioned at the center of the sole. It was high and narrow, making support from someone nearby essential.
Under the Qing palace selection system, many girls were chosen for the imperial harem at ages thirteen or fourteen, before their bodies had fully developed.
The hairpieces, phoenix crowns and assorted pearl and jeweled ornaments worn by palace ladies were extremely heavy, and concubines were often exhausted after a whole night of activity.
Are Lin Xiang and Ma Jiesen close to wedding bells? After 3 years together, meeting the parents comes to light; asked about marriage, she sweetly says, “It depends on how he does”
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Lin Xiang, a cheerleader for 味全龍, and Ma Jiesen, a star player for 樂天桃猿, have been dating for 3 years. Asked about his parents while recording a program recently, Lin Xiang shyly described them as “very chill,” indirectly confirming she has met them. Their wedding plans have drawn attention.
Facts
Lin Xiang and Ma Jiesen have been dating for about 3 years. She was recently asked about his parents’ personalities on the show 《歐耶一級棒》.
Lin Xiang used the English word “chill” to describe Ma Jiesen’s parents as easygoing.
Lin Xiang said she has had only one relationship during her career as a cheerleader.
Lin Xiang and Ma Jiesen were photographed holding hands on a date in August 2023, bringing their relationship into the open.
In October 2023, reports said they might break up or keep their relationship low-key because of team rules.
The two were spotted out on a date again in June this year, holding hands with their fingers interlaced.
Entertainer Shen Yu-lin once declared that he would prepare a 200,000-yuan red envelope if Lin Xiang got married.
Debt and inflation risks mount! IMF warns bond yields could “surge out of control”
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of mounting global debt and inflation risks, saying bond yields could surge out of control and issuing a warning about stock markets.
Facts
The economic warning is seen as a cautionary signal for stock markets.
Tomorrow’s weather: Cold air arrives, bringing cooler and changing conditions! A new typhoon may form; “rain and damp, cool weather for these 3 days” ahead. This week’s forecast revealed
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The Central Weather Administration has issued a forecast for the coming week, saying the northeast monsoon will strengthen from the 13th, bringing damp, cool weather to northern Taiwan before temperatures rise again in the following days. Meanwhile, a tropical system east of Guam could develop into this year’s Typhoon No. 29, 薔琵, this week. It is expected to move toward the Ryukyu Islands early next week before turning north.
Facts
Central Weather Administration forecaster Wang Pin-hsiang said highs in northern Taiwan and Yilan will ease slightly to 27 to 28 degrees.
A tropical system east of Guam could strengthen into this year’s No. 29 typhoon, 薔琵, this week.
Typhoon 薔琵 is expected to reach waters southeast of the Ryukyu Islands next Monday or Tuesday before gradually turning north.
Highs around the country will climb back above 30 degrees from the 16th to the 19th, with some areas in central and southern Taiwan reaching above 33 degrees.
The northeast monsoon will strengthen from the 13th, bringing scattered brief showers to Greater Taipei, the Keelung North Coast, Yilan and Hualien.
When Taiwan faced air raids in the past, how did people warn everyone to flee without mobile phones? Sirens weren’t the only method; police also had to sound “these 2 objects”
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This article looks back at the history of air-raid alerts in Taiwan, from bells and flags during the Japanese colonial period to gongs, drums and hand-cranked sirens after the war. It also covers the addition of mobile network speed-reduction tests to the 2026 exercises, illustrating the evolution of communications technology and the challenges of emergency response.
Facts
During the Great Taipei Air Raid on May 31, 1945, a bomb directly struck the Taiwan Governor-General’s Office, starting a fire.
The 1937 “Taiwan Defense District Air-Raid Alert” classified alerts as either warning alerts or air-raid alerts.
Artifacts of gongs and drums held by the National Police Agency’s Police History Museum are dated 1950.
The now-abolished “Regulations Governing Air-Raid Alerts and the Control of Lighting and Sound Equipment” listed drums and gongs as the main alert devices.
The 2026 Urban Resilience Exercises will include mobile network speed-reduction drills on Aug. 10 and 13.
During the Japanese colonial period, Taiwan used hand-cranked sirens operated by manpower to issue alerts.
A hand-cranked siren held by the Penghu County Police Bureau is dated 1950.
Building a platform and partnering with businesses to create new local value: Nantou Sustainability Lab connects 27 youth teams
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The 南投縣政府 and the National Development Council held a “Slow Travel Learning” event on the 13th, using the Turning Stone into Gold 3.0 platform to match 27 youth teams with businesses. The initiative aims to bring together corporate ESG needs and youth creativity. It has already led to Fleur de Chine Hotel purchasing products from young entrepreneurs, and is expected to deepen local revitalization and sustainability partnerships.
Facts
The 南投縣政府 and the 國家發展委員會 held a “Slow Travel Learning” event on the 13th at the 日月潭雲品溫泉酒店.
The event brought together 22 youth brands from the county, 5 social innovation teams from central Taiwan and business partners.
The event facilitated exchanges through the matching platform of the “Turning Stone into Gold 3.0 Plan” Sustainability Lab.
云品溫泉酒店 has completed its first selection of products from youth teams and will offer them for sale at its lodging facilities.
The Nantou County Government plans to establish a Department of Labor and Youth to integrate resources and promote youth development.
Evening News, Oct. 13｜Why did gold medal minister 李洋 leave Taiwan “14 gold medals short”? Taoyuan woman followed and killed, sparking renewed debate over death penalty standards; “Typhoon 薔琵” formation time revealed
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This report covers several major recent news stories, including Taiwan’s worst Asian Games performance in 36 years, a Taoyuan murder case that reignited debate over the death penalty, a sharp drop in Taiwan stocks and heavy foreign selling, as well as a diplomat’s resignation and a former anchor being wanted.
Facts
Taiwan’s delegation won just 5 gold medals at the Nagoya Asian Games, down sharply from 19 at the previous edition and its lowest tally in nearly 36 years.
A 25-year-old woman was followed, killed and then set on fire in Taoyuan’s Bade District. The suspect, a man surnamed 林, was ordered detained without visitation for 2 months.
徐蔚民, Taiwan’s ambassador to the Marshall Islands, reportedly resigned after being recalled over a controversy involving a performance at a National Day reception.
盧秀燕 attends her final council budget review during her term; speaker leads group in presenting gifts and well wishes
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The Taichung City Council held its third reading of the 116年度 general budget on the 13th, the last such session during Taichung Mayor 盧秀燕’s term. 盧秀燕 thanked councilors for their oversight and assistance over 8 years, and joined Speaker 張清照 in presenting flowers and well wishes to retiring councilors. The atmosphere was warm.
Facts
The Taichung City Council held its third reading of the 116年度 general budget today (the 13th), the last such session during Mayor 盧秀燕’s term.
盧秀燕 led city government officials and staff in thanking the councilors, and joined Speaker 張清照 and Deputy Speaker 顏莉敏 in presenting flowers and well wishes to retiring councilors.
Taichung has been rated a happy city by media assessments for 8 consecutive years.
On behalf of the City Council, Speaker 張清照 presented Mayor 盧 with a landscape painting in the shape of a map of Taiwan, depicting swallows soaring across the sky.
Taichung’s landmark heritage arts venue: century-old Taichung Prefectural Hall reopens in splendor
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The Taichung City Cultural Affairs Bureau reported on 8 years of cultural policy achievements and announced that Taichung Prefectural Hall, a national historic site, will reopen on Oct. 15 after 6 years of restoration costing NT$655 million, and will house the bureau as a flagship arts venue. It will also launch a tribute exhibition honoring veteran artists, while highlighting major investments and achievements in library construction, reading promotion and arts festivals.
Facts
After 6 years of restoration costing NT$655 million, Taichung Prefectural Hall will reopen on Oct. 15.
The Taichung City Cultural Affairs Bureau moved into Taichung Prefectural Hall on Aug. 31 this year.
The first phase of restoration at Taichung Prefectural Hall cost NT$655 million, while the city government fully funded the NT$420 million second phase.
Since opening at the end of 114, Taichung Green Museumbrary has welcomed more than 2 million visitors.
Taichung’s annual book purchasing budget has doubled to NT$100 million, the highest in Taiwan.
The Taichung Jazz Festival has drawn 1 million visitors for several consecutive years and won the Tourism Spotlight Award in 112.
The city government has invested more than NT$2.8 billion in cultural heritage restoration over the past 8 years.
Why do cheerleaders “prefer clear straps but refuse to wear NuBra”? 笑笑 and 冼迪琦 explain: “There really can’t be any mishaps”
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Responding to online discussion about why cheerleaders prefer bras with clear straps over NuBra, members including 笑笑 of 樂天女孩, 冼迪琦 of PS女孩 and 賴可 of Formosa Sexy explained their choices. They stressed that performances involve vigorous movements, last a long time and are livestreamed, so clear straps provide necessary support and a sense of security to avoid wardrobe malfunctions.
Facts
A woman online asked why cheerleaders wear bras with clear straps while dancing instead of switching to invisible NuBra bras.
冼迪琦 of PS女孩 said the snug feel of clear straps provides a reassuring sense of security.
賴可 of Formosa Sexy said people with fuller upper bodies need straps for support and may even need to use safety pins as well.
蔣萬安 gives the go-ahead! Could Taipei mayoral debates become “1+2” events? 沈伯洋’s campaign urges: “Please negotiate as soon as possible”
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蔣萬安 and 沈伯洋 are sparring over the number of televised debates in the 2026 Taipei mayoral election. 蔣萬安 recently agreed to the possibility of holding multiple debates, and 沈伯洋’s campaign immediately proposed 3 sets of dates, calling for negotiations as soon as possible.
Facts
Asked by the media on the 13th whether there might be a 2nd or 3rd debate, 蔣萬安 nodded and replied, “Yes.”
沈伯洋’s campaign office announced 3 dates it could accommodate for the debates: Oct. 24, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7.
沈伯洋’s campaign office said that during debate negotiations on the 12th, representatives of 蔣萬安’s camp never clearly confirmed whether they would accept a “1+N” arrangement for multiple debates.
蔣萬安 previously said 沈伯洋 seemed to be treating calls for a debate as a campaign issue to exploit.
沈伯洋’s campaign office criticized 蔣萬安’s camp for taking an inconsistent, “ever-changing” position on the number of debates.
What are paper lotus flowers burned at Taiwanese funerals for? Why must there be 108? It’s not superstition—the real purpose is unknown to most people
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This article examines the folk significance of burning paper lotus flowers at Taiwanese funerals, explaining that the practice is not merely superstition but serves cultural functions of guiding the spirits of the dead and purifying souls. It also explains the symbolism behind the number 108.
Facts
According to folk belief, burning paper lotus flowers can guide the spirits of the dead or purify souls.
Is travel to Thailand getting more expensive? Government considers “departure tax + entry fee,” potentially adding nearly 1400 per person
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The Thai government is considering reinstating a departure tax of 1000 baht and introducing a 450-baht entry fee to ease fiscal pressure. If implemented, the measures would increase costs for round-trip travelers, prompting concerns in the tourism industry that flight reductions could hamper the sector’s recovery.
Facts
Thailand plans to levy a 1000-baht tax on departing travelers.
Thailand plans to charge foreign tourists arriving by air a fee of 450 baht.
Taiwanese travelers making a round trip to Thailand could face an additional 1450 baht in expenses for a single journey.
As of Oct. 10 this year, Thailand had received a cumulative total of about 24 million foreign visitors.
Thailand’s tourism and sports minister said more than 80% of respondents supported the proposed entry fee.
Why are roadside fire hydrants in Taiwan red or yellow? It’s not random paint—2 colors actually indicate different installation methods
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This article explains the difference between red and yellow fire hydrants on Taiwan’s streets: red indicates an above-ground hydrant, while yellow marks the cover of an underground hydrant. Both colors are stipulated by Ministry of Economic Affairs regulations. The article also explains installation spacing requirements and introduces a tool developed by Taoyuan firefighters to address difficulties opening underground hydrant covers.
Facts
Above-ground fire hydrants extend 80 to 100 centimeters above the ground, and their surfaces should be painted red.
The top of an underground fire hydrant should be about 30 centimeters below ground level, and its cast-iron cover should be yellow.
Ministry of Economic Affairs standards stipulate that fire hydrants in city centers should be spaced 60 to 120 meters apart.
Taipei regulations require underground fire hydrants to be spaced 60 to 100 meters apart.
Road Traffic Safety Regulations prohibit temporary parking within 5 meters of a fire hydrant.
李志皇, squad leader of the Qingpu Fire Station in Taoyuan City, and 陳清文, a volunteer firefighter with the Neili Fire Station, developed a simple tool for opening hydrant covers.
A hot meal warms a thousand hearts! Cheng Lian Qupei Rinpoche Charity Foundation invites all sectors to gather around the table for the city's heroes
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財團法人臺中市誠蓮曲佩仁波切社會福利慈善基金會 announced the launch of the “City Heroes: A Thousand-Person Reunion Dinner” public-benefit project. It plans to host a banquet for 100 tables in Taichung on Jan. 16, 2027, inviting frontline service workers, including sanitation workers, to share a meal and calling on businesses and the public to sponsor the event.
Facts
財團法人臺中市誠蓮曲佩仁波切社會福利慈善基金會 will hold a press conference on Nov. 15 to announce the launch of its public-benefit reunion dinner project for a thousand people.
The reunion dinner for a thousand people is scheduled to be held at 100 tables in Taichung on Jan. 16, 2027.
The event will be held at 廣達國際機構, located at No. 130, Wuguang South 2nd Street, Guangming Village, Wuri District, Taichung City.
Corporate sponsorship options include NT$300,000 for co-hosting, NT$100,000 for joint hosting and NT$50,000 for joint co-organization.
The event calls on sanitation workers, frontline service workers and other first responders to join as the guests of honor.
Guided by the compassionate, altruistic spirit of Cheng Lian Qupei Rinpoche, the foundation provides free meals and emergency assistance, among other services.
Want to spend NT$50,000 a month in retirement? How much should you save now? Latest survey reveals the “harsh gap” in Taiwan's retirement preparation
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富達國際 released its 2026 Taiwan Retirement Finance Survey, finding a huge gap between people's retirement funding needs and their actual progress in preparing for retirement. Most people start too late and lack the ability to save enough, prompting a call for early planning and making good use of tools such as TISA.
Facts
People in Taiwan hope to retire at around age 65 on average, with monthly living expenses of about NT$63,000 in retirement.
Based on an average life expectancy of 81.27 years in Taiwan, retirement would last about 16 years, with total living expenses of about NT$12.1 million.
Some 53% of respondents started or expect to start saving for retirement and making long-term financial plans only after age 40.
Investing NT$10,000 a month at an annualized return of 6% for 30 years could build savings of more than NT$10 million.
In the survey, 75% of respondents said they had never heard of TISA, Taiwan's personal investment and savings account.
Are the blue and white camps stronger than the green? “Which political party do New Taipei residents support most?” Latest poll: 1 party's support falls below 4%
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Dai Lian-an released a New Taipei City mayoral poll conducted from Oct. 6 to 8, showing DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui leading Lee Chuan-chuan with 43.1% support to 30.0%. Support for the Taiwan People's Party fell to 3.7%, while independents made up the largest group at 31.7%, indicating that the race is consolidating around the blue and green camps.
Facts
DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui received 43.1% support in a poll on the New Taipei City mayoral race.
KMT candidate Lee Chuan-chuan received 30.0% support in a poll on the New Taipei City mayoral race.
The Taiwan People's Party had 3.7% support among New Taipei City residents identifying with a political party.
The share of respondents who identified as independents or said they “judge people, not parties” was 31.7%.
The poll was commissioned by 信民協會 and conducted by telephone by 畢肯市場研究公司.
Cheng Chao-fang returns to his hometown of Zhudong to set up campaign headquarters; Hsiao Bi-khim praises his “dog on the outside, cat on the inside” style: a golden retriever's drive and a cat's attention to detail
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Cheng Chao-fang, the DPP's Hsinchu County magistrate candidate, returned to Zhudong on the 13th to establish his campaign headquarters. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended to show her support, praising his combination of drive and attention to detail in governance and expressing hope that he would extend his Zhubei experience across the county.
Facts
Cheng Chao-fang, the DPP's Hsinchu County magistrate candidate, established his campaign headquarters in Zhudong Township on the 13th.
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended the opening ceremony of Cheng Chao-fang's campaign headquarters and voiced her support.
Hsiao Bi-khim described Cheng Chao-fang as having “a dog on the outside and a cat on the inside,” combining a golden retriever's drive with a cat's attention to detail.
Cheng Chao-fang plans to add an interchange at Erchong and connect it to Provincial Highway 68 and the national freeway network to improve traffic.
Hsiao Bi-khim praised Cheng Chao-fang for transforming traditional markets in Zhubei through spatial design, improving ventilation and drainage and adding rest areas.
Cheng Chao-fang pledged to bring Zhubei's governance experience back to his hometown of Zhudong, stressing that Zhudong could achieve the same results.
Cheng Chao-fang plans to upgrade parks, restore the Zhongxing River channel and develop public infrastructure in the Outer Five Villages living area.
Thunder Tiger to exhibit at AUSA 2026, the Association of the United States Army's annual meeting: aluminum-stamped delta-wing drone unveiled, designed for mobile deployment and launch on site
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雷虎科技 attended AUSA 2026 from Oct. 12 to 14 as a four-star sponsor, showcasing three major systems, including drones and uncrewed surface vessels, and highlighting its non-red supply chain and Taiwan manufacturing advantages.
Facts
雷虎科技 will participate in the 2026 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition (AUSA 2026) from Oct. 12 to 14.
雷虎科技 is one of the four-star sponsors of AUSA 2026.
The Iron Triangle PAPADELTA drone integrates the ULTRABUGGY UGV ground vehicle and a pneumatic launch system.
The SeaShark 600 is a 6-meter aluminum-stamped uncrewed surface vessel.
The OVERKILL FPV has obtained US Department of Defense Blue UAS certification.
Companies mentioned：雷虎科技、波音、洛克希德馬丁、BAE Systems、General Dynamics、Allen Control Systems、AeroVironment、Auterion、Shield AI、漢翔
Is a 12% employer contribution to labor pensions on the horizon? Latest legislative progress revealed; labor groups fear the “third-reading deadline” could make their efforts futile
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The May 1 Action Alliance held a press conference outside the Legislative Yuan, criticizing lawmakers from both camps for proposing 17 amendments to the labor pension system but failing to make them priority bills, while the executive branch has also taken no action. Labor groups fear that if the bills do not pass their third reading before 2028, all their efforts will be erased, and singled out lawmakers Lai Jui-lung and Ko Chih-en, among others, for seeking only political attention.
Facts
The May 1 Action Alliance put forward 8 key demands, including gradually raising employer contributions under the new labor pension system to 12%.
Lawmakers from both camps have put forward a total of 17 amendment proposals to the Labor Pension Act.
The Executive Yuan and the Ministry of Labor have yet to put forward their own version of amendments to the Labor Pension Act.
The average employer contribution rate in 2025 was only 6.04%.
If the Legislative Yuan does not complete the third reading before its recess in January 2028, the related proposals will be nullified.
Lai Jui-lung proposed raising employer contributions to 9%, while Ko Chih-en proposed an increase of 1% every 3 years until the rate reaches 9%.
Taiwan stocks plunge 960 points, foreign investors dump NT$165.3 billion! Taiwan dollar tumbles past 32 per U.S. dollar as stocks and currency are hit together
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Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices, Taiwan stocks plunged nearly 1,000 points today. Foreign investors recorded net sales of more than NT$165.3 billion in a single day, the third-highest on record, while the Taiwan dollar fell below 32 per U.S. dollar, sending stocks and the currency down together.
Facts
Taiwan stocks plunged 960.65 points at the close to 48,341.31, a decline of 1.95%.
Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$165.342 billion today, the third-largest single-day net sale on record.
Original新台幣兌美元盤中一度下探32.237元，最大貶幅達3.42角。
The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$198.446 billion today.
Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$23.872 billion today, while dealers recorded combined net sales of NT$56.976 billion.
Third Cathay Asset Management Summit to be held on 10/30
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國泰金控 will hold the third Cathay Asset Management Summit at the Taipei Marriott Hotel on Oct. 30, bringing together leading international institutions such as 貝萊德 and PIMCO to discuss the new investment normal amid changes in AI and supply chains.
Facts
The summit's theme is “Leading the New Normal: Building a New Model for Resilient Investment.”
貝萊德 Global Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income Rick Rieder will attend the summit.
國泰金控 manages more than NT$10 trillion in assets.
The summit will feature three sessions focusing respectively on the new normal in industry, investment and regions.
PIMCO Group President Christian Stracke will attend the summit.
Can burning joss paper on your own balcony get you in legal trouble？A man was reported to police while worshipping，but the court ultimately ruled he would not be fined：Here’s the key point
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A man surnamed Tsai in Tainan was reported and referred to court for burning joss paper to worship on his own balcony. The court found he had a legitimate reason and the fire had not gotten out of control，and ruled that he would not be fined. The case clarifies the limits of the Social Order Maintenance Act，but also reminds the public to observe air pollution regulations and fire safety precautions.
Facts
At 8:24 a.m. on May 1，2026，a man surnamed Tsai from Tainan’s South District was reported by a member of the public for burning joss paper on the balcony of his 3rd-floor residence on Xinxing Road.
Police referred the case to the summary court of the Tainan District Court for proceedings under Article 68，Paragraph 1 of the Social Order Maintenance Act.
The Tainan District Court ruled that Tsai would not be fined，saying that burning joss paper is a folk custom with a legitimate purpose and that the fire had not gotten out of control or posed a safety risk.
Article 32 of the Air Pollution Control Act stipulates that in air pollution control zones at any level or in total emissions control zones，activities such as burning that cause visible emissions of particulate pollutants are prohibited.
Jing Boran and Liu Xueyi both lose out！The Top 10 most popular actors in mainland Chinese dramas in September revealed：The intelligent female lead and powerhouse acting made the star an overnight sensation
The crime drama The Showdown had 4 actors—Zu Feng，Peng Yuchang，Wang Kai and Ou Hao—on the September ranking of popular actors in mainland Chinese dramas.
Wang Kai deliberately lost nearly 8 kilograms before filming The Showdown to better fit the role.
Jing Boran played Luke in Early Spring，Clear Skies，with more than 120 outfits featured throughout the series.
Li Meng played Zhao Xingtang，the ex-wife of male lead Lin Jinqi，in The Way Home，and rose to fame in a villainous role.
The historical female-led drama The Way Home had 3 cast members—Tan Songyun，Liu Xueyi and Li Meng—on the September ranking of popular actors in mainland Chinese dramas.
Liu Xueyi played Lin Jinqi，the eldest grandson of the Lin family，in The Way Home，and ranked No. 2 on the list.
A spillover effect in New Taipei？Dai Lian’s poll shows Su Qiaohui surging far ahead；Huang Shixiu points to 1 figure and laments：An expert of a generation falls for the sake of a paycheck
Coast Guard’s first V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone arrives in Taiwan，Shield AI partners with AIDC to build local support system
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U.S. company Shield AI and AIDC have partnered to bring the first V-BAT drone to Taiwan. A total of 12 are expected to be delivered to the Coast Guard to strengthen maritime surveillance and reconnaissance.
Facts
OriginalShield AI 與漢翔航空工業共同完成首架 V-BAT 垂直起降監偵無人機運抵台灣海巡署。
Shield AI is expected to deliver 12 V-BATs to the Coast Guard over the coming months.
The V-BAT drone has an endurance of more than 12 hours.
OriginalShield AI 去年協助美國海岸防衛隊攔截的毒品總量超過 10 萬磅。
Shield AI and AIDC signed a cooperation agreement in 2025 to strengthen Taiwan’s defense autonomy.
Avoid Saudi Arabia for now！Taiwanese person confirmed injured amid fighting；Foreign Ministry strongly condemns Houthi group
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Houthi attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia injured a Taiwanese person. The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attack and raised travel advisories to orange and red. Overseas offices have visited the injured person and continue to monitor the security situation.
Facts
Yemen’s Houthi group has launched repeated missile and drone attacks since October 6 on sites including King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital，Riyadh.
A Taiwanese national was injured in an attack by the Houthi group.
The Foreign Ministry’s Bureau of Consular Affairs issued a Level 3 orange advisory against travel for all of Saudi Arabia.
The Foreign Ministry’s Bureau of Consular Affairs issued a Level 4 red advisory urging people to leave as soon as possible for Najran，the area along the Saudi-Yemeni border.
The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Houthi group’s attacks on other countries and destruction of civilian facilities.
After learning that a Taiwanese national had been injured，the representative office in Saudi Arabia immediately made inquiries and sent staff to visit the person in the hospital.
Houthi attacks have caused at least 20 deaths and 356 injuries.
From reciprocity to mutual harm between the U.S. and Canada，Chen Chong asks：In a global trend toward bloc formation，what choices should leaders make？
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Chen Chong said U.S.-Canada relations began to deteriorate in 2017，with the trade war during the Trump era and the breakdown of USMCA negotiations reflecting the challenges leaders face as the world moves toward bloc formation.
Facts
Relations between the United States and Canada began to change after Trump first took office as U.S. president in 2017，shifting from reciprocity to mutual harm.
Annual two-way trade between the U.S. and Canada exceeds eight hundred and eighty billion U.S. dollars.
Kennedy’s famous quote was：“Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. Mutual necessity has made us allies. What nature has joined together，let no man put asunder.”
The Trump team’s arrogant attitude toward Canada led to the breakdown of USMCA negotiations and a trade war.
Products receiving JC-STAR★1 certification include energy storage power conversion systems (PCS)，local energy storage controllers，battery management systems (BMS) and energy management systems (EMS).
Original自2026年至今，星星電力的綠電轉供量已超過2.5億度。
The Templers energy storage site in South Australia，Australia，has led the state in electricity trading performance over the past 30 days.
The Helios energy storage site in Hokkaido，Japan，set a single-day revenue record of 3.24 million yen in early October.
Original星舟快充的充電站加盟計畫目前已累計8個加盟投資案。
The fast-charging station at the Neihu site，with 6 charging bays，can generate around NT$700，000 in monthly revenue.
蘋果 is expected to unveil a new wave of smart home products on the 13th, led by an iPad-like wall-mounted device, and showcase an AI-upgraded Siri, in a bid to break through in a smart home market where it has made limited progress over ten years.
Facts
蘋果 is expected to unveil a new wave of smart home products on Tuesday (the 13th).
The centerpiece is a device resembling an iPad that can be mounted on a wall or placed on a desk.
The new products will showcase an AI-upgraded Siri voice assistant.
蘋果 hopes to overcome the difficulties of having made no significant progress despite spending ten years building its presence in the smart home market.
The devices will help users control equipment such as smart doorbells, thermostats and smart locks.
Analysts say 蘋果 may also launch an upgraded HomePod smart speaker and Apple TV.
亞馬遜 has invested heavily in Echo smart speakers and Ring doorbells, and launched a high-end tablet last week.
Emerging AI companies such as OpenAI are looking to enter the hardware market.
蘋果 launched its Home app, which controls smart devices, in 2016.
蘋果 launched the HomePod smart speaker in 2018.
Analysts say 蘋果 faces two major obstacles: compatibility between its devices and third-party equipment, and Siri's ability to answer questions.
蘋果 upgraded Siri's capabilities this summer with help from Google.
TECHnalysis Research Chief Analyst Bob O'Donnell said that setting up and connecting smart home devices remains too complicated for many 蘋果 customers.
Companies mentioned：蘋果、亞馬遜、OpenAI、Alphabet、TECHnalysis Research
Taiwan stocks and the New Taiwan dollar were both battered today amid concerns over the Middle East situation, Federal Reserve policy and AI. Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$165.342 billion in a single day, the third-highest on record, while the New Taiwan dollar fell below NT$32 to a 2-month low.
Facts
Taiwan stocks fell 960.65 points today to close at 48,341.31.
Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$165.342 billion in Taiwan stocks in a single day, the third-largest daily net selling on record.
The New Taiwan dollar hit an intraday low of NT$32.237 against the U.S. dollar and closed at NT$32.085.
The total trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets today was $5.433 billion, the second-highest on record.
Cumulative foreign investor withdrawals have topped NT$310 billion.
Major shake-up in Taiwan's stock market rankings! 川湖 and 致茂 fall out of the trillion-dollar club as 富邦金 hits a record high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks fluctuated on the 13th, with market capitalization broadly declining among heavyweight electronics shares. 川湖 and 致茂 fell out of the trillion-dollar club, bringing the total to 25 companies. By contrast, traditional industrial stocks such as 台塑化 and 南亞, as well as financial holding companies, showed resilience, while 富邦金 hit a record share-price high.
Facts
There was a major reshuffle among the top 30 companies by market capitalization in Taiwan, with the trillion-dollar club shrinking to 25 members.
川湖 and 致茂 saw their market capitalizations fall below NT$1 trillion.
富邦金 shares hit a record high, bringing its market capitalization to NT$2.24 trillion.
台積電's market capitalization shrank to about NT$64.57 trillion, but it remained the leader.
台塑化's market capitalization rose by NT$10 billion, lifting it to 21st place.
Bank of Japan leans toward holding off on rate hike this month; next increase could come as soon as December
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People familiar with the matter said Bank of Japan officials are leaning toward pausing consecutive rate hikes at the policy meeting on October 30, though another move could come as soon as December. The central bank sees no urgency to raise rates consecutively in the absence of signs of a sharp increase in upside inflation risks.
Facts
Bank of Japan officials are leaning toward pausing consecutive rate hikes at the policy meeting on October 30.
The Bank of Japan could raise rates again as soon as December.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% last month.
This was the second rate hike in 3 months, marking the fastest pace of increases since 1990.
Markets see an 88% chance of a rate hike in December.
[Stocks with high volume and strong gains] Taiwan stocks break below 49,000 points! Is it still in time to flee? You’ll regret missing this Q4 sector! Must-buy list revealed!
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Taiwan stocks fell below 49,000 points today, with the three major institutional investors recording nearly NT$200 billion in net sales, as U.S. technology shares weakened. However, support from the monthly moving average has emerged, and 台積電's earnings briefing and U.S. economic data will be key indicators for Q4.
The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$198.446 billion today. 外資 recorded net sales for a fifth consecutive day, while 自營商 did so for a fourth consecutive day.
台積電's September revenue rose 54.6% year over year, topping NT$500 billion for the second consecutive month.
聯發科 reported September revenue of NT$55.4 billion, down 13.7% from the previous month. Third-quarter revenue reached NT$168.1 billion, up 10.4% quarter over quarter and 18.3% year over year.
台星科 expects capital expenditure to rise to NT$13.4 billion in 2026 to meet demand for AI ASICs.
Show the confidence of big earners!! 大立光, 天二科⊕, 冠西電⊕, 其陽⊕
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks opened lower and fluctuated before closing down 960 points at 48,341 today, amid concerns over international oil prices, inflation and AI profitability, with heavy net selling by foreign investors. While short-term pressure from position adjustments is significant, long-term demand for AI infrastructure remains unchanged. Analyst Chen Xuejin recommends a stock-picking rather than market-timing strategy for Q4, building positions gradually in AI leaders and key component makers with actual orders and earnings growth, while avoiding richly valued stocks.
Facts
Taiwan stocks fell 960 points at the close today to 48,341, with trading value of about NT$1.1311 trillion.
Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$165.3 billion today, 自營商 net sales of NT$56.9 billion, and investment trusts net purchases of NT$23.8 billion.
Supply chains related to 輝達's Vera Rubin platform, AI servers, advanced packaging and high-speed transmission are expected to benefit in the fourth quarter.
AI-related stocks recommended for attention include 大立光, 玉晶光, 中揚光, 冠西電, 網安其陽 and passive-component maker 被動天二科.
Stocks to avoid include MCU maker MCU應廣, 設備大量, 蔚華科, PA全新, optical communications firm 光通訊聯亞, 上詮, silicon wafer makers 矽晶圓環球晶 and 台勝科, and steelmakers 鋼鐵大甲, 彰源 and 強新.
Kobeissi Letter said 84% of S&P 500 constituents are down more than 10% from their highs, signaling broad market weakness, with the index supported by only a handful of technology stocks. The bull market has now lasted four years, with a cumulative gain of 119%, below the historical average.
Facts
About 84% of S&P 500 constituents are trading at least 10% below their record highs.
Real estate is the worst-performing sector in the S&P 500, with 97% of its constituents down more than 10% from their highs.
Some 59% of S&P 500 constituents are down more than 20%, meeting the definition of a bear market.
The S&P 500 bull market marked its fourth anniversary on October 12.
The current bull market has gained 119%, below the historical average gain of 184%.
力麗 Group subsidiary 天意能創 brings together four specialist teams to enter water resources, green power and AI environmental engineering
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
力麗 Group subsidiary 天意能創 has brought together four specialist teams to provide one-stop services in water resources, green power and AI environmental engineering, and was selected for the 2026 Taiwan International Water Week Sustainable Water Label.
Facts
天意能創 has brought together 山林旭, 環鼎國際, 日向電能 and 鴻傑工程 as its four specialist teams.
Tianyi Nengchuang has been selected for the AquaImpact Sustainability Water Mark at Taiwan International Water Week 2026。
Science park wastewater treatment plants use MBR systems to treat about 259,000 tonnes of water per day, of which 179,000 tonnes are treated using 三菱 membrane systems, accounting for about 70%。
Compared with traditional pig barns, the Taiwan Sugar Donghaifeng Park saves about 80% to 83% of water and cuts carbon emissions by 2,000 tonnes a year。
After the synthetic fiber plant adopted the Eco-ECSB high-efficiency anaerobic granular sludge technology, energy consumption for aeration fell by 85%。
環鼎國際 provided a disc filtration system with a treatment capacity of 60,000 tonnes per day for the Kaohsiung Nanzi Wastewater Treatment Plant。
The disc filtration system at Taichung Futian Water Resource Recovery Center has a daily treatment capacity of 105,000 tonnes。
Companies mentioned：力麗(1444-TW)集團、天意能創(4530-TW)、山林旭、環鼎國際、日向電能、鴻傑工程、三菱、Nordic Water
和椿 posts record quarterly revenue in Q3 as demand from semiconductor and AI server sectors remains strong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI and robotics automation solutions provider 和椿 (6215-TW) reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.113 billion for the third quarter of 2026, up 57.93% year on year and marking a record high for a single quarter, fueled by strong orders for automation equipment and subsystems from semiconductor, high-end AI server and electronics manufacturing customers。
Facts
和椿's consolidated revenue reached NT$1.113 billion in the third quarter of 2026, up 57.93% year on year
和椿's consolidated revenue in the third quarter of 2026 reached a record high for a single quarter
和椿's consolidated revenue totaled NT$2.788 billion in the first 3 quarters of 2026, up 55.39% year on year
和椿's revenue for September 2026 was NT$328 million, up 28.87% year on year and down 19.59% month on month
The month-on-month decline in September was mainly due to delayed shipments of some automation equipment and subsystem orders, following adjustments to customer site installation schedules and acceptance plans
和椿 has successfully transformed in recent years into a high-value-added “AI smart robotics integration solutions provider”
和椿 will focus on “high-end semiconductor subsystems” and “AI smart robotics” as its 2 growth engines
大魯閣 opens pickleball club in Japan, plans to gradually build chain operations starting next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
大魯閣 announced a partnership with JR East Urban Development to open its first pickleball club in Chiba Prefecture, marking an important step in its overseas expansion strategy。 The move combines sports and leisure with the revitalization of railway spaces, with plans to develop a chain operation starting next year。
Facts
大魯閣 announced a strategic partnership with JR東日本都市開發株式會社 and plans to open its first 大魯閣 pickleball club near JR Shimousa-Nakayama Station in Chiba Prefecture in late December。
大魯閣's pickleball club is an all-weather court built beneath an elevated railway, with 2 courts planned for the initial phase。
大魯閣 has actively expanded overseas in recent years and now has 5 locations in the United States, including Katy and San Antonio in Texas, and Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert in Arizona。
大魯閣's first two baseball and softball batting centers in Japan have also recently opened, with locations in Chiba and Utsunomiya。
With 5 U.S. locations and 2 in Japan now operating, 大魯閣 has achieved its first-phase target for overseas expansion。
大魯閣 opens 2 major locations in Japan's Kanto region, plans to build a chain across Japan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
大魯閣實業 announced the opening of its Chiba and Utsunomiya locations in the Kanto region on October 10, accelerating its expansion of a chain network in Japan by acquiring existing venues and introducing interactive technology。
Facts
大魯閣實業 announced a new milestone in its overseas expansion with its successful entry into Japan。
大魯閣's Chiba and Utsunomiya locations in Japan's Kanto region will officially open on October 10。
大魯閣 is renovating and upgrading its new locations in Japan through the acquisition of existing baseball and softball batting centers。
大魯閣 will introduce the U.S.-developed HitTrax batting system as its first-phase application of sports technology in baseball。
大魯閣 sees Japan as a market with a deep baseball culture and a large baseball population。
大魯閣 plans to later introduce an AI baseball batting coach developed in Taiwan。
正文 partners with 高通 and gFiber to bring edge AI technology to Wi-Fi 8 broadband gateways
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
正文科技 unveiled an AI-native Wi-Fi 8 gateway developed in partnership with 高通 and gFiber at the Network X2026 show。 The product uses the Dragonwing™ NPro A8 Elite platform and Genix software, emphasizing edge AI and local processing capabilities, and is expected to enter commercial use in 2027。
Facts
正文 unveils new AI-native Wi-Fi 8 broadband gateway at Network X2026
The product was jointly developed by 正文, 高通 and gFiber
The gateway uses 高通's Dragonwing™ NPro A8 Elite platform
The product combines Wi-Fi 8 quad-band connectivity with edge AI computing
Commands are processed locally in real time to reduce reliance on cloud resources
志聖 reports after-tax profit of NT$1.661 billion for the first 3 quarters, up nearly 2 times year on year; EPS reaches NT$10.67
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
志聖 reported its Q3 2026 results, with after-tax net profit of NT$555 million, up 1.62 times year on year, and cumulative profit of NT$1.661 billion for the first 3 quarters。 The company is actively expanding in the U.S. and Asian markets and adopting AI and digital twin technology to deepen its presence in advanced packaging and PCB sectors。
Facts
志聖's after-tax net profit in the third quarter of 2026 was NT$555 million, up 1.62 times year on year。
志聖's cumulative after-tax net profit for January-September 2026 was NT$1.661 billion, with earnings per share of NT$10.67。
志聖's revenue in the third quarter of 2026 was NT$2.978 billion, up 93.9% year on year。
志聖's cumulative revenue for January-September 2026 was NT$8.023 billion, up 84.2% year on year。
志聖 closed at NT$556, down NT$34 or 5.76% from the previous day。
志聖 is adopting digital twin technology to turn 60 years of process experience into digital assets。
東捷科技 officially joined the G2C+ strategic alliance in April 2026。
耀登 chair sees satellite business growing by multiples, targets defense and maritime markets and space payloads
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
耀登 (3138-TW) opened its global headquarters in Bade, Taoyuan, with Chairman Chang Yu-pin anticipating multiple-fold growth in its satellite business。 The company is shifting its strategy toward the high-margin defense and maritime markets and expanding into space payloads。
Facts
Original射頻天線廠耀登(3138-TW)於13日正式啟用位於桃園八德的全球總部暨研發中心。
耀登 Chairman Chang Yu-pin expects the satellite business to grow by multiples。 It currently accounts for about a single-digit share of revenue, and the company is aiming to double it next year。
耀登 is deliberately avoiding the consumer market's price-cutting competition, where a single Starlink device sells for about US$500。
耀登 is carrying out a low-Earth-orbit satellite project for relevant domestic government agencies, aiming to complete the full design and delivery of ground-side products by the end of this year。
耀登 has built an advanced communications laboratory covering 6 to 42GHz and an OTA validation platform at its new headquarters in Bade。
Measurement data from 耀登's antenna validation technology and integrated drone system have been certified and adopted by the European Space Agency。
中國財政部 and 稅務總局 announced that the value-added tax export rebate rate for new energy vehicles will be cut from 13% to 9% starting next April
Based on an FOB price of RMB 200,000, a 4-percentage-point reduction in the rebate would theoretically add about RMB 8,000 in costs
Europe imported 107,000 hybrid vehicles from China in 2024 and 302,000 in 2025
China exported 8.205 million vehicles in the first 3 quarters of this year, up 65.8% year on year
尊界 released third-party test results showing it met the industry standard at 1,500N longitudinal force and suffered no cracks or damage when tested at the stricter level of 3,000N
問界 delivered more than 420,000 vehicles last year, accounting for about seven-tenths of 鴻蒙智行's total
賽力斯 and 華為 signed a new 5-year agreement on September 30
Thailand plans to impose a 1,000-baht departure tax to boost revenue, raising concerns in the tourism industry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
To ease the fiscal deficit, the Thai government plans to impose a 1,000-baht departure tax on travelers leaving the country and a 450-baht entry fee on foreign visitors. While the move has won support from some members of the public, it has raised concerns in the tourism industry that visitor numbers could fall, threatening a sector that has yet to recover.
Facts
To ease pressure from the fiscal deficit, the Thai government is considering imposing a departure tax of about 1,000 baht on travelers leaving the country.
The government led by Thai Prime Minister Anutin proposed the policy to increase state revenue.
The departure tax is expected to be collected directly through airfares, at about 1,000 baht.
Lavaron Sangsnit, permanent secretary of Thailand’s Finance Ministry, said the tax revenue could be used to promote domestic tourism and subsidize travel insurance.
Thailand’s tourism and sports minister said more than 80% of respondents supported charging a 450-baht entry fee to foreign travelers arriving by air.
The Association of Thai Travel Agents warned that a departure tax could prompt airlines to reduce flight frequency.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand estimates that about 33 million visitors will arrive this year, below the peak of nearly 40 million in 2019.
東陽 earns more than half its paid-in capital in first 3 quarters, optimistic about Q4 peak-season order momentum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Auto parts maker 東陽 (1319-TW) reported on the 13th that its September unaudited consolidated pretax profit was NT$386 million, with EPS of NT$0.64, up 16% year on year. Pretax profit for the first 3 quarters totaled NT$3.214 billion, with EPS of NT$5.42, meaning the company has already earned more than half its paid-in capital. It is also optimistic about order momentum in the traditional fourth-quarter peak season.
Facts
東陽 reported September unaudited consolidated pretax profit of NT$386 million and EPS of NT$0.64, up 16% year on year
東陽 recorded pretax profit of NT$3.214 billion in the first 3 quarters, with EPS reaching NT$5.42, already earning more than half its paid-in capital
東陽 is optimistic about the arrival of the traditional fourth-quarter peak season, with order momentum continuing to recover
東陽 continues to deepen the cultivation of OEM and AM professionals, promote the application of AI technology, and emphasize integrating ESG principles into its business operations
Taiwan-U.S. tariffs finalized, with U.S. auto parts tariffs reduced to 15%; inventory restocking demand in North America and prices remain stable
Automotive end-market inventory currently stands at about 1 month. The peak season is helping customers build inventory to 2-3 months, which could raise 東陽’s capacity utilization and gross margin in tandem.
耀登 opened its global headquarters and R&D center in Bade, Taoyuan, today (13th).
耀登 is using in-house high-precision surface-mount technology and advanced packaging production lines, alongside a 6-times capacity expansion at its new Haiphong, Vietnam, plant.
The yield on the first batch of array antenna modules produced on 耀登’s in-house line has exceeded 99%.
The overall capacity of the new plant in Haiphong, Vietnam, is as much as six times that of the existing facilities in Kunshan, China, and elsewhere.
耀登 designated high-specification areas with cleanliness levels ranging from Class 100 to 1000 in the initial planning stage for its plant.
耀登’s overall operating gross margin is currently about 40%.
〈Tax Statistics〉Securities transaction tax reaches NT$53.4 billion in September, extending winning streak to 14 months; tax revenue in first 9 months totals NT$3.57 trillion, up 24%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Ministry of Finance released tax statistics for September 115. Securities transaction tax rose for the 14th consecutive month, up 71.2% for the month. Total tax revenue in the first 9 months reached NT$3.57 trillion, up 24.4% year on year, with the budget attainment rate at 115%.
Facts
Securities transaction tax collected in September totaled NT$53.4 billion, up 71.2% year on year, marking 14 consecutive months of growth.
National tax revenue in the first 9 months totaled NT$3.5714 trillion, up 24.4% year on year.
Net securities transaction tax collected in the first 9 months exceeded NT$500 billion, reaching NT$506 billion, up 1.6 times year on year.
The average daily trading value of listed and over-the-counter stocks in September reached NT$1.0317 trillion, up 71.8% year on year.
Net tax revenue collected by the central government in the first 9 months totaled NT$2.3603 trillion, up 12.1% year on year and reaching 119.3% of the allocated budget.
Net tax revenue collected by local governments in the first 9 months rose 71.0% year on year, mainly because the centrally allocated business tax increased sharply by NT$403 billion.
Foreign investors’ net selling of NT$165.3 billion in a single day ranks third-largest ever; 台積電 and memory stocks are key sources of funds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks plunged on the 13th, falling below 49,000 points. Foreign investors recorded net selling of NT$165.342 billion in a single day, the second-highest on record, bringing their net selling over 5 days to more than NT$313 billion. The New Taiwan dollar fell below 32 to the U.S. dollar, putting stocks and the currency under pressure. As foreign investors step up their withdrawals, attention is shifting to 台積電’s earnings briefing and fund rotation.
Facts
Taiwan stocks closed at 48,341.31 points on the 13th, down 960.65 points, or 1.95%.
Foreign investors recorded net selling of NT$165.342 billion on the main market today, the third-largest single-day net-selling amount in Taiwan stock market history.
The New Taiwan dollar closed at 32.085 to the U.S. dollar, breaking below the psychological 32 mark.
Foreign investors’ net selling was concentrated in 台積電 and memory stocks.
The three major institutional investors together recorded net selling of NT$198.446 billion today.
U.S. may scrap 20-year Treasury bonds; BNP Paribas warns of market panic, while 花旗 says buy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. Treasury is considering reducing or canceling issuance of 20-year Treasury bonds to lower costs, drawing sharply divided reactions on Wall Street. BNP Paribas warned of possible market panic, while 花旗 recommended buying 20-year Treasury bonds.
Facts
The U.S. Treasury is reportedly considering reducing or even canceling issuance of 20-year Treasury bonds, with markets closely watching the quarterly refunding statement on Nov. 4.
花旗 estimates that the Treasury may cut the size of individual auctions of 20-year and 30-year Treasury bonds by US$3 billion each.
Yields on 20-year Treasury bonds have remained relatively high over the long term, forming what is known as a “hump” in the yield curve.
摩根士丹利 said technology giants have recently issued large amounts of long-term corporate bonds, competing with U.S. Treasuries for institutional investor funds.
法國巴黎銀行 warned that suddenly canceling 20-year Treasury issuance could be interpreted by markets as a panic signal that the Treasury has exhausted its policy tools.
金管會’s new rules for investment trust governance to take effect in 2 phases; 7 major firms must appoint independent directors by the end of June next year
The 7 largest investment trust firms, each with assets under management of at least NT$1 trillion, must appoint “independent directors.”
The 7 investment trust firms that meet the NT$1 trillion threshold are 元大, 國泰, 群益, 富邦, 復華, 安聯 and 統一.
The second phase of reforms is expected to be fully completed by the end of June next year, covering the appointment of independent directors, rules on executives holding concurrent positions and disclosure of major incidents.
In addition to reporting major incidents to regulators, investment trust businesses must also make timely public statements and disclosures.
Chip sell-off sweeps Asia; sharp plunge in South Korean stocks triggers trading halt; Asian markets close lower across the board on Tuesday
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Asian-Pacific markets swung sharply on Tuesday amid a sell-off triggered by a drop in the U.S. semiconductor index and a technological breakthrough by a Chinese memory maker. South Korea’s KOSPI plunged, triggering a circuit breaker, while Japan’s Nikkei fell. Global technology stocks faced doubts over earnings and pressure from high interest rates.
Facts
The MSCI Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index fell more than 2%, hitting its lowest level since late July this year.
South Korea’s KOSPI closed down 5.46% at 6,035.35 points.
South Korea’s exchange temporarily activated a 5-minute one-sided circuit breaker amid sharp volatility.
長鑫存儲 has made a breakthrough in DRAM architecture, reducing cell area by about 30%.
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield remains near its high of 5.2%.
鎧俠 (Kioxia) shares plunged more than 13%, while 軟銀 (SoftBank) fell more than 8%.
三星電子 and SK海力士 shares plunged 7.4% and 10%, respectively.
Taipei Housing and Urban Regeneration Center signed an investment and assistance agreement for the implementation of an urban renewal project with 都美建設 on the 13th.
Original都美建設將投入38.87億元興建2棟24層樓的SRC安心建築。
The Nangang Airport Unit 4 site covers about 1,136.8 ping and is in a block bounded by Section 2 of Zhonghua Road and Lane 307 in Zhongzheng District.
Original更新後預估可創造總銷售金額逾76.87億元。
The project is seeking a Gold-level green building rating, a Silver-level smart building rating and Building Energy Efficiency 1PLUS certification.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an witnessed the signing ceremony and said the city government team had demonstrated execution capability and the ability to unite residents.
The Nangang Airport Unit 5 project is currently open for bids.
Hong Kong stocks after the close: Hang Seng opens lower, rises to close up 0.3%; port, shipping and casino stocks lead gains, while tech and memory stocks weaken
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Hong Kong stocks diverged on the 13th: the Hang Seng Index closed up 0.3%, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index edged higher, and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.79%. Shipping, port and gambling stocks rose on positive factors, while technology and memory stocks fell amid external pressures and concerns about the cycle. 中信證券 sees Hong Kong stocks' fundamentals bottoming out and recommends watching high-dividend stocks, AI and biotechnology.
Facts
The Hang Seng Tech Index fluctuated lower on the 13th, closing down 0.79% at 4,136.63 points.
Port and shipping stocks rose across the board, driven by factors including the effective capacity squeeze caused by rerouting around the Red Sea.
南方東英SK海力士 fell more than 17%, while 瀾起科技 and 華虹宏力 each fell more than 5%.
中信證券 recommends focusing on high-dividend assets, AI hardware and applications, biotechnology, and shipping.
裕元集團 surged 6.93%, while 希音-W rose more than 6%, as textile and apparel stocks performed strongly.
金斯瑞生物科技 plunged 15.61% as AI healthcare stocks pulled back.
China stocks after the close: indexes turn higher in the afternoon before retreating; the three major indexes finish mixed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China's A-shares rebounded after opening lower on Tuesday, with the three major indexes finishing mixed and the Shanghai Composite edging up 0.1%. In the first week after the National Day holiday, defensive funds flowed into bank stocks, while institutions saw opportunities in bank valuation re-rating and a turnaround in traditional industries.
Facts
The Shanghai Composite closed up 0.1% at 3,800.86 points on Tuesday.
The Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.25% at 12,353.7 points on Tuesday.
The ChiNext Index closed down 0.18% at 2,958.34 points on Tuesday.
Original兩市成交額為人民幣1.6759兆元，較前一交易日增加1,381億元
中信證券 expects banks' absolute ROE to stabilize in the current and next years, in a range of 8%–9%.
中華電信's asset monetization gains are coming through, with its lease-rather-than-sell strategy generating recurring income
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
中華電信 is seeing benefits from asset monetization: revenue recognition of 5 billion yuan from its Taoyuan Qingpu project and rental income from its Nangang building helped EPS reach 0.57 yuan in August and September, restoring its position as the most profitable company. The company is pursuing a lease-rather-than-sell strategy and expects to meet its full-year profit target.
Facts
中華電信 recognized about 5 billion yuan in revenue from its 光世代 Taoyuan Qingpu development project in August, September and October.
中華電信's EPS was 0.57 yuan in both August and September.
Original中華電信南港智匯大樓每年貢獻約2億元穩定收入。
中華電信 has 4 to 5 land development projects underway in northern, central and southern Taiwan.
中華電信 Chairman Chien Chih-cheng said the company can meet its full-year financial targets and may slightly exceed the upper end of its guidance.
Geopolitical attacks and shipping disruptions squeeze supply; 瑞銀 sees Brent crude reaching $100 by year-end
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Brent crude closed at $106.65 amid the conflict in the Middle East and shipping disruptions. 瑞銀's CIO said spot supply is tight, forecast oil prices to remain at $100 per barrel by year-end, and recommended holding commodities as a hedge.
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Brent crude rose 1.84% on Monday to close at $106.65 per barrel.
瑞銀財富管理投資總監辦公室 expects Brent crude to remain around $100 per barrel through year-end.
Crude oil loadings in Gulf countries remain below pre-conflict levels.
U.S. President Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire.
The U.S. Congress has expressly banned imports of Russian energy since 2022.
鴻海 deepens vertical integration capabilities for AI racks, showcasing Vera Rubin platform innovations at OCP 2026
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鴻海 showcased next-generation AI rack technology at the 2026 OCP Global Summit, demonstrating its vertical integration capabilities alongside 鴻佰科技 and 鴻騰精密, while deepening its partnership with Intel to advance Agentic AI solutions.
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鴻海 showcased next-generation AI rack technology at the 2026 OCP Global Summit.
The NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 platform showcased by 鴻佰科技 can deliver up to 10 times the AI inference performance per watt of the NVIDIA Blackwell platform.
The NVIDIA Vera CPU Rack Compute Tray showcased by 鴻佰 can be configured with up to 256 Vera CPUs in a single rack.
鴻騰精密 showcased a liquid-cooled busbar system rated at up to 480kW.
鴻海 showcased full product support for the NVIDIA MGX architecture, covering server enclosures, racks, power supply and liquid cooling.
鴻海 and Intel deepened their partnership, working together on rack-scale Agentic AI solutions using the Intel Xeon platform.
鴻騰精密 showcased 1.6T OSFP high-speed cables and a 12.8T XPO high-density pluggable optical platform.
Memory prices surge, polarizing the smartphone market and hitting budget phones hardest
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The AI infrastructure boom has pushed up memory prices, polarizing the smartphone industry. Shipments of budget phones have plunged because manufacturers cannot pass on costs, while the high-end market continues to grow. Shipments by brands including 小米 and OPPO have fallen, and losses at Samsung's MX division have widened.
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The global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom has driven sharp increases in DRAM and NAND flash memory prices, severely affecting the smartphone industry.
Global smartphone shipments fell by as much as one-fifth year over year in the third quarter of 2026, reaching their lowest level for the period since 2012.
第一銀行 and 台北富邦銀行 arranged a 6-bank syndicate loan of 2.64 billion yuan for 承業生醫集團. The deal reflects the syndicate’s confidence in the group’s leading position as a medical equipment distributor and its expansion of long-term care operations. The funds will be used for debt repayment and working capital.
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Original第一銀行及台北富邦銀行等6家金融機構完成承業生醫集團26.4億元聯貸案簽約。
The syndicated loan received support for a 2.86 billion yuan credit line, 1.3 times the fundraising target.
承業生醫企業集團 is the country’s largest distributor of radiation oncology equipment, with the highest market share nationwide.
承業生醫集團 recorded cumulative revenue of nearly 3 billion yuan in the first 8 months of this year, up 12.46% from the same period last year.
承業生醫集團 is building 杏霖醫院 and the 承業長照園區 in Yangmei, Taoyuan, with completion and opening expected in 2029.
Companies mentioned：第一金控、第一銀行、台北富邦銀行、承業生醫投資控股股份有限公司、多模式股份有限公司、華南銀行、兆豐銀行、合作金庫銀行、彰化銀行、馬偕醫院、S&P Global