堤維西（1522）released its September 2026 revenue report, with revenue for the month reaching NT$2.334 billion, down 4.4% year over year, reflecting market performance in the automotive industry.
華城（1519）reported monthly revenue of NT$2.029 billion in September 2026, up 7.2% year over year, indicating steady performance in its electrical machinery business.
【利奇】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$170 million (YoY -4.9%)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
利奇（1517）released its September 2026 revenue figures, reporting NT$170 million, down 4.9% year over year, reflecting short-term fluctuations in the electrical machinery industry's operating conditions.
士電（1503）reported September 2026 revenue of NT$3.139 billion, up 8.2% year over year, reflecting steady performance in its electrical machinery business.
【三洋實業】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$339 million (YoY +19.5%)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
三洋實業（1472）released its September 2026 operating figures, with revenue for the month reaching NT$339 million, up 19.5% year over year, demonstrating growth momentum in its building materials and construction business.
Facts
三洋實業's company code is 1472.
三洋實業 belongs to the building materials and construction industry.
【首利】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$8 million (YoY -51.0%)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
首利（1471）released its September 2026 revenue figures, reporting 8,469 thousand yuan for the month. Due to market or operating factors, revenue was down 51.0% from a year earlier, indicating that the company has recently faced challenges from shrinking revenue.
Facts
首利's company code is 1471, and its industry is electronic components.
【南緯】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$451 million (YoY +21.9%)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
南緯（1467）released its September 2026 monthly revenue figures, totaling NT$451 million, up 21.9% year over year, reflecting growth momentum in its textile and fiber business.
Facts
Company code: 1467
Company name: 南緯
Industry: Textile and fiber
Revenue for the month was 451,139 thousand yuan
The year-over-year change for the same month was +21.9%
【聚隆】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$172 million (YoY -17.0%)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
聚隆（1466）released its September 2026 revenue figures, reporting NT$172 million for the month, down 17.0% year over year, indicating challenges for its textile and fiber business.
【雋揚】2026-09 monthly revenue NT$967 million (YoY +11850.9%)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Building materials and construction company 雋揚 (1439) released its revenue data for September 2026, reporting monthly revenue of NT$967 million, up 11850.9% year on year, indicating explosive growth in performance.
Facts
雋揚 operates in the building materials and construction industry.
【新纖】September 2026 revenue: NT$3.445 billion (up 11.7% year on year)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
新纖 (1409) announced its revenue data for September 2026, reporting monthly revenue of NT$3.445 billion, up 11.7% from the same period last year, indicating continued expansion in its textile fiber business.
【永裕】September 2026 revenue: NT$193 million (up 7.6% year on year)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
永裕 (1323) reported monthly revenue of NT$193 million for September 2026, up 7.6% from the same period last year, demonstrating steady growth momentum in its plastics industry business.
Facts
Company code: 1323
Company name: 永裕
Industry: plastics
Data period: 2026-09
Original當月營收：192798 千元
Year-on-year change for the same month last year: +7.6%
【上曜】September 2026 revenue: NT$734 million (up 74.7% year on year)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Building materials and construction company 上曜 (1316) released its revenue data for September 2026, reporting monthly revenue of NT$734 million, up 74.7% year on year, indicating excellent business performance.
Facts
The company code for 上曜 is 1316.
上曜 operates in the building materials and construction industry.
【南亞】September 2026 revenue: NT$34.423 billion (up 55.3% year on year)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
南亞 (1303) announced its revenue data for September 2026, reporting monthly revenue of NT$34.423 billion, up 55.3% year on year, indicating strong and continued growth in its operating performance in the plastics industry.
【鮮活果汁-KY】September 2026 revenue: NT$562 million (up 33.8% year on year)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
鮮活果汁-KY (1256) announced revenue of NT$562 million for September 2026, up 33.8% year on year, indicating significant expansion in the company's food industry business.
【聯華】September 2026 revenue: NT$1.262 billion (up 2.1% year on year)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
聯華 (1229) released its revenue data for September 2026, reporting revenue of NT$1.262 billion, up 2.1% year on year, indicating steady growth in the food industry company's operating performance for the month.
Facts
Company code: 1229
Company name: 聯華
Industry: Food industry
Data period: 2026-09
Original當月營收：1261817 千元（12.62億）
Year-on-year change for the same month last year: +2.1%
【愛之味】September 2026 revenue: NT$538 million (up 2.3% year on year)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
愛之味 (1217) released its financial data for September 2026, reporting monthly revenue of NT$538 million, up 2.3% year on year, demonstrating steady growth momentum.
【味全】September 2026 revenue: NT$1.894 billion (down 12.3% year on year)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
味全 (1201) released its revenue data for September 2026, reporting monthly revenue of NT$1.894 billion, down 12.3% year on year, reflecting market performance in the food industry.
Facts
Company code: 1201
Company name: 味全
Industry: Food industry
Data period: 2026-09
Original當月營收：1894004 千元（18.94億）
Year-on-year change for the same month last year: -12.3%
【環泥】September 2026 revenue: NT$616 million (down 12.9% year on year)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
環泥 (1104) announced its revenue data for September 2026, reporting revenue for the month of NT$616 million, down 12.9% from the same period last year, reflecting current operating conditions in the cement industry.
Facts
環泥's company code is 1104, and its industry is cement.
【嘉泥】2026-09 monthly revenue: NT$249 million (up +6.0% year over year)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Cement producer 嘉泥 (1103) reported monthly revenue of NT$249 million for September 2026, up 6.0% year over year, indicating a positive growth trend in its operations.
Facts
Company code: 1103
Company name: 嘉泥
Industry: Cement
Data period: 2026-09
Original當月營收：249084 千元（2.49億）
Year-over-year change for the same month last year: +6.0%
【亞泥】2026-09 monthly revenue: NT$6.719 billion (up +5.2% year over year)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
亞泥 (1102) reported revenue of NT$6.719 billion for September 2026, up 5.2% year over year, demonstrating steady growth momentum in its cement business.
Facts
亞泥's company code is 1102, and its industry is cement.
U.S. midterms loom; Iranian official says new tactics targeting ships aim to drive up oil prices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An Iranian official told 路透社 that Tehran is using new tactics to attack ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to keep oil prices high and influence the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections.
Facts
(中央社, Tehran, 14, compiled from foreign news reports)
Since the United States and Israel jointly struck Iran on February 28
About 10 days ago, Iran began using different attack tactics against vessels it believes have violated restrictions.
The war is costing the United States billions of dollars each month
It has become a key issue in campaigning for the November midterm elections.
China steps up efforts to shore up social security funds; companies in arrears face fines of up to 3 times the amount starting in November
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China will implement the National Tax Administrative Penalty Discretionary Standards (2026 Edition) from November 1, 2026, bringing social insurance premiums under a unified penalty system. Companies that fail to pay social insurance contributions may be fined up to 3 times the amount owed. Li Zhong, vice minister of human resources and social security, said measures including data analysis would be used to ensure everyone eligible is covered by social security, with the aim of keeping basic pension insurance coverage stable at above 95%.
Facts
Fines of up to 3 times the amount owed
Takes effect on November 1, 2026
Arrears of less than 500,000 yuan
Arrears of 5 million yuan or more
More than 30% of the social insurance contributions due
Basic pension insurance coverage stable at above 95%
Redevelopment of Taichung's Chongde Funeral Home begins, transforming it into an urban garden blending landscape and ecology
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Work has begun on the redevelopment of Taichung's Chongde Funeral Home, with more than NT$4.2 billion invested. It is expected to be transformed into a modern urban garden blending culture, landscape and ecology.
A vendor at Shalu Market in Taichung was reported, and food safety inspectors found 3 violations: inadequate refrigeration temperatures, dust buildup and food stored directly on the floor. The vendor has been ordered to make improvements by a deadline.
Kuomintang Taitung County magistrate candidate Wu Xiuhua said polls showed her leading her opponent by more than 2 digits. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Chen Ying said pineapple custard apples had been successfully exported to South Korea, with an initial contract signed for 50,000 fruits.
Man injured after colliding with fallen tree while riding during typhoon; Zhuqi Township Office ordered to pay NT$200,000 in state compensation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Liu was injured when his motorcycle collided with a fallen tree during a typhoon and sought state compensation from 竹崎鄉公所. The Chiayi District Court found deficiencies in the township office's management and ordered it to pay more than NT$200,000.
Hsu Fu-kuei proposes second science park in Pingtung, urges priority assessment of southern Pingtung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party legislator Hsu Fu-kuei proposed establishing a "second science park in Pingtung" while questioning Premier Cho Jung-tai at the Legislative Yuan, urging the central government to plan early and prioritize an assessment of the Pingtung South area. Cho said an assessment would be conducted.
Companies mentioned：中央社、國際貨幣基金（IMF）、世界銀行（World Bank）、日經亞洲（Nikkei Asia）、韓國央行、日本央行、印度央行、澳洲央行、菲律賓央行、穆迪分析公司（Moody's Analytics）、國際清算銀行（Bank for International Settlements）
Foreign investors net sell NT$20.037 billion; 南亞科 leads with 22,900 lots sold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks closed at 48,625.83 points, with foreign investors net selling NT$20.037 billion. 南亞科 saw 22,900 lots sold, the most of any stock, while strong performance by 台塑 Group stocks lifted traditional industries.
Facts
Foreign investors net sold NT$20.037 billion
Rose 284.52 points
Closed at 48,625.83 points
Trading value of NT$928.624 billion
Net sales of 22,967 lots of 南亞科
Net purchases of 77,000 lots of 中鋼
Proprietary traders recorded net sales of NT$11.471 billion
Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$16.111 billion
The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$15.397 billion
Lai Ching-te: If the general budget passes its third reading before Jan. 5 next year, cash handouts of NT$10,000 could begin before Lunar New Year at the earliest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te urged the Legislative Yuan to promptly complete the central government’s general budget for next year. If it passes its third reading before Jan. 5 next year, the government expects to begin distributing NT$10,000 in cash as early as before Lunar New Year. He also highlighted Taiwan’s strong AI industry exports and efforts to help small and medium-sized businesses transform and upgrade.
Facts
NT$10,000 in cash
Export value exceeds US$900 billion for the first time
Economic growth is estimated to exceed 11%
Total exports in September reached US$87.22 billion
The trade surplus also reached US$23.63 billion
Taiwan’s cumulative exports from January to September this year reached US$661.55 billion
The annual growth rate reached 46.2%
The cumulative trade surplus reached US$160.55 billion
An increase of US$62.54 billion from the same period last year
Tung Tzu-wei bids emotional farewell to council, cites Huang Shan-shan’s post: Voters are people, not votes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tung Tzu-wei, the DPP’s Keelung mayoral candidate and city council speaker, delivered an emotional address while presiding over his final council session. Citing a post by former Taipei Deputy Mayor Huang Shan-shan that said, “Voters are people, not votes,” he stressed that elected representatives should put residents’ lives and municipal development ahead of partisan competition. He offered the phrase “Service beyond party lines, development beyond political colors, Keelung always comes first” as a shared motto.
Facts
Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Original中央社記者 王朝鈺 基隆14日電
“Service beyond party lines, development beyond political colors, Keelung always comes first” — 3 phrases
Flag presentation ceremony for Nagoya Asian Para Games; President Lai gives athletes a meal allowance and encouragement
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai attended the flag presentation ceremony for Taiwan’s delegation to the Nagoya Asian Para Games, giving the team NT$200,000 as a meal allowance and encouraging the athletes. 運動部 has established a Division of Adaptive Sports, with Minister Lee Yang leading a support team to provide professional assistance. Taiwan is sending 71 athletes to compete in 12 sports.
Facts
NT$200,000 meal allowance
Scheduled for Oct. 18 to 24
Taiwan’s delegation is sending 71 athletes
Across 12 sports
運動部 was officially established on Sept. 9 last year
16 professionals assigned to handle training and medical protection
International maritime security conference calls for clear definition of China’s gray-zone actions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
海委會 held the 2026 International Maritime Security Conference, bringing together experts from the United States, Britain, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines to discuss China’s gray-zone incursions. Experts recommended clearly defining ICAD activities, improving maritime domain awareness and infrastructure resilience, and addressing threats through greater transparency and multilevel dialogue.
Facts
2026 Maritime Security International Conference
China placed its coast guard under the People’s Armed Police in 2018
After 2022
The “Joint Sword-2024A” military exercises in 2024
Deployment of the “Haiyang Dizhi 8” in 2019
The 2021 incident in the waters around Whitsun Reef
China deployed coast guard vessels in the area within 3 days
Launched a special maritime law enforcement operation within 8 days
財政部 statistics show that personal house and land transaction tax revenue across Taiwan totaled about NT$38.55 billion from January to September, down 1% year on year. Hsinchu County bucked the trend with growth of 51.5%, the highest increase nationwide. New Taipei City led with tax revenue exceeding NT$10 billion, while Taipei and Kaohsiung were the only special municipalities to post growth.
South African radio host and influencer takes part in charity event, with proceeds going to Nepal earthquake relief
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
慈濟’s South Africa chapter held a vegetarian food fair in Johannesburg to mark its 60th anniversary. Proceeds will go toward earthquake relief in Nepal and improving conditions at local community kitchens.
Pingtung’s Wandan Forest Park becomes a new nighttime attraction, with “Xiao Wan” main lantern drawing visitors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
屏東縣政府 is linking tourism activities under the “Pingtung Light Tour” banner and illuminated Wandan Forest Park on the 25th. The adorable giant main lantern “Xiao Wan,” together with installations inspired by local imagery, has turned the park into a new nighttime attraction. The lights will be on display through Jan. 3 next year.
Facts
Wandan Forest Park illuminated on the 25th
The light displays will be on view through Jan. 3 next year
Since Wandan Forest Park opened in March this year
The third stop will return to Pingtung City on Nov. 7
台塑新智能 makes comprehensive push into AI opportunities, partners with 綠捷 on four-legged robot
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台塑新智能 announced a partnership with 中華汽車 subsidiary 綠捷 to develop a domestically made four-legged robot, with commercialization expected in the second quarter of next year. It also said it had signed a letter of intent with 創曦資訊 to build an AI data center and is planning a joint venture to establish a new CSP company. Its battery modules are also expanding into the U.S. market.
Pelosi succession race: Saikat Chakrabarti and Connie Chan voice support for Taiwan’s self-defense
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi as representative for California’s 11th Congressional District, Democratic candidates Saikat Chakrabarti and Connie Chan voiced support for Taiwan’s self-defense at a debate. Chakrabarti said he supports maintaining current U.S. policy toward Taiwan and backing its defense. Chan said she supports the Taiwan Relations Act and helping Taiwan deter an invasion by selling and providing defensive weapons.
Facts
California’s 11th Congressional District
First elected in 2016
More than 100 bills
Companies mentioned：中央社、Mission Local、紐約時報、City Arts & Lectures、KQED、舊金山紀事報
Kaohsiung’s Yancheng district ward chief candidate detained over alleged vote-buying; released on NT$100,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A candidate surnamed Tsai for ward chief in Kaohsiung’s Yancheng District was detained on suspicion of vote-buying and violating the Political Donations Act. The court ordered his release on NT$100,000 bail.
Yeh Yao-yuan: China uses Hong Kong media to interfere in Taiwan elections, deepening social divisions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Scholar Yeh Yao-yuan said China uses Hong Kong media to manipulate information and interfere in Taiwan’s elections. While this may not necessarily change voters’ positions, it could deepen social divisions and polarization, harming democratic development.
“My Grandpa Is a COVID Survivor” earns 3 Golden Bell supporting actor nominations; Tang Tsung-sheng hopes to dedicate award to late father
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
“My Grandpa Is a COVID Survivor” earned Ko Yi-cheng, Tang Tsung-sheng and Chen Chu-sheng nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Film at the Golden Bell Awards. Tang hopes to dedicate an award to his late father. 9-year-old child star Li Yi-ju was also nominated for Most Promising Newcomer.
Several deadly attacks in a week; explosions heard again in Riyadh
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Blasts and air raid sirens were heard again in Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital, in one of several deadly attacks on the airport within a week. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility, saying targets included military facilities and Saudi Aramco facilities, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s difficulty intercepting incoming weapons and its urgent need for military aid from allies including the United States。
The New Taiwan dollar rose 1.2 fen to close at NT$32.073
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New Taiwan dollar closed at NT$32.073 against the U.S. dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market, up 1.2 fen, with trading volume reaching US$2.224 billion。
Kaohsiung’s Linyuan Elementary School marks 125 years since its founding and begins rebuilding its campus
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kaohsiung’s Linyuan Elementary School, marking 125 years since its founding, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the demolition and reconstruction of its campus. The new building is planned to have 4 above-ground floors and 47 classrooms, and is expected to be completed and open in academic year 118。
China-EU trade talks: 中汽協 says dialogue instead of confrontation serves both sides’ interests
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The second regular meeting of the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism reached 16 points of consensus, covering hybrid and electric vehicles. 中汽協 stressed that dialogue instead of confrontation serves both sides’ interests, while automakers including Geely, Chery and 比亞迪 also voiced support for open cooperation and supply chain stability。
China’s Hulunbuir in Inner Mongolia issues plague warning, then deletes it, citing “to avoid misunderstanding”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The disease control center in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China, issued a plague prevention and control risk alert, which drew attention after a researcher at a laboratory in Siberia, Russia, reportedly died of suspected plague. Hulunbuir’s health commission clarified that there was no outbreak in the city and that the notice was routine public education. It was deleted to avoid misunderstanding。
Facts
1 laboratory researcher
A suspected dangerous pathogen leak was reported on the 4th
The Hulunbuir disease control center had issued a notice on the 10th
There have been no cases in the city since 1927
People-to-people exchanges between China and Russia surpassed 3 million in 2025
People-to-people exchanges between the 2 countries rose 43% year over year in the first half of this year
Russia also rose to become the No. 2 source of visitors to China
Schools deem cases reasonable discipline and exempt them from review panel; Taiwan Education Industry Union worries problems will remain unresolved
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 教育部 announced amendments to the rules on school affairs meetings, allowing schools to close cases deemed reasonable discipline without referring them for investigation. The Taiwan Education Industry Union worries that minor adjustments will not address fundamental problems and is calling for the school affairs meeting system to be abolished and a remedy mechanism established。
中華電信 union strike vote questioned; 勞動部 says direct, secret ballots are legal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華電信’s union faced questions from management about the legality of holding strike votes by individual branches. 勞動部 said the votes are legal as long as members vote directly and by secret ballot, and that it respects unions’ exercise of their legal rights。
Taiwan Affairs Office calls Tsai Kang-yung two-faced; DPP lawmaker says creators are being persecuted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan Affairs Office called Tsai Kang-yung two-faced. DPP lawmaker Chen Peiyu criticized the move as persecution of creators and a provocation against Taiwan’s free will。
台史博 opens “The Goddess of Ten Thousand Manifestations,” showcasing Mazu’s many forms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 國立台灣歷史博物館 exhibition “The Goddess of Ten Thousand Manifestations: The Culture of Mazu Worship in Taiwan” opened today, bringing together precious artifacts from institutions at home and abroad, including 荷蘭國家博物館, as well as important exhibits from Mazu temples across Taiwan, to showcase the culture of Mazu worship and its changing identity。
International surfing competition to be held at Jinzun in Taitung in November, with NT$5 million in total prize money
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Taiwan International Surfing Competition will be held in the waters off Jinzun in Taitung from November 6 to 22, with total prize money increased to NT$5 million. Land-based events, including a skateboarding competition, will also be held for the first time。
Facts
Total prize money also increased to NT$5 million
The 2026 Taiwan International Surfing Competition will be held in the waters off Jinzun in Taitung from November 6 to 22
The international event will be held at the QS 6,000 International level for the first time
Total prize money reaches NT$650,000
The competition is open to athletes from 7 continents for the first time
Companies mentioned：中央社、運動部、世界衝浪聯盟、World Surf League
IMF chief: Easing France’s debt burden “will take time”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
IMF chief Georgieva said France needs time to reduce its debt to a level that restores market confidence. The passage of France’s budget bill remains uncertain because the governing camp lacks a majority in parliament and opposition parties oppose it。
Boy struck while crossing road in Zhunan trapped under car; bystanders lift vehicle to rescue him
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A brother and sister riding a scooter across a road in Zhunan, Miaoli County, were hit by a car, leaving the 6-year-old boy trapped underneath. Several bystanders lifted the car to rescue him. Tests found no evidence that the female driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The cause of the crash is under investigation。
On a southern Taiwan international airport, Chen Chi-mai says areas around Nanxing Project included in assessment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai said during a general city council interpellation that a professional consulting firm had been commissioned to conduct a more in-depth feasibility study of a southern Taiwan international airport. The assessment includes sites such as areas around the Nanxing Project, and efforts to secure central government support for the work are continuing。
India cracks down on public protests, arrests 蟑螂人民黨 leader and bans gatherings at “protest landmark”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Indian government arrested the leader of 蟑螂人民黨 and banned gatherings at Jantar Mantar, a “protest landmark.” The site has been removed from the official list of protest venues, forcing people to go to other remote, fee-charging locations。
Facts
130 million people
14 people
25,000 rupees per day
About NT$8,477
Companies mentioned：中央社、新德里電視台、NDTV、今日印度、India Today、印度時報、Times of India、印刷報、The Print、蟑螂人民黨、全印學生聯會、印度選舉委員會、德里警方
Russia arrests Japanese reporter on espionage charges; Japan calls for fair and humane treatment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russia accused 北海道新聞 reporter Yuki Imai of engaging in espionage on Sakhalin and arrested him. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi called on Russia to treat the Japanese citizen fairly and humanely。
Phase 2 of Changhua fishing port project breaks ground; county government invests about NT$1.4 billion to improve facilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
彰化縣政府 is investing about NT$1.4 billion in the near-term phase 2 and medium-term projects at Changhua Fishing Port. They are expected to be completed in ROC year 118 to improve port facilities and reduce siltation。
Competition for 3-3 offshore wind power contracts heats up; Ørsted: Work can begin immediately if approved
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
沃旭能源 is competing for 3-3 offshore wind power contracts, with plans for the Dadu 1 and 2 wind farms, with a total capacity of 3GW. If approved, work can begin immediately. The company also sees site selection for future phases 3-4 as an important factor.
Facts
The 1 wind farm is planned to have an installed capacity of 1GW
Total capacity of 3GW
Results of 10 years of work in Taiwan
Projects in South Korea have an installed capacity of 1.4GW
Monkey damage causes severe crop losses; Chen Chun-chi: Supports considering amendments to include it among natural disasters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Agriculture Minister Chen Chun-chi told the Legislative Yuan that he supports including crop losses caused by wildlife in the scope of natural disaster relief, and that amendments to the law are under consideration.
Facts
In 5 years, streets in rural areas may be full of monkeys
Blood pressure drug Exforge faces shortage; TFDA: Supplies arriving gradually, alternatives available
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shortages of the blood pressure medication 「易安穩」 caused by manufacturing delays are easing, the TFDA said, adding that alternative drugs with the same ingredients, dosage form and pharmacological mechanism are available domestically.
Facts
An average of 8.73 million tablets consumed per month
A total of more than 61.13 million tablets were claimed under National Health Insurance
Cut from NT$5.5 per tablet
Down to NT$4.24
6 drugs with the same ingredients, dosage form and strength are still available domestically
Keelung mayoral race: Wang Wan-yu urges voters to review platforms and vote rationally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
時代力量黨 Chair Wang Wan-yu and groups including 台灣基進黨 voiced support for Keelung City Council candidate Wu Cheng-tse, and urged residents to rationally review the platforms of candidates for Keelung mayor.
Trump: Greenland set to launch large-scale oil, natural gas and mineral exploration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump said large-scale oil, natural gas and mineral exploration is about to begin in Greenland, stressing the island's strategic importance to U.S. and European security. The United States, Greenland and Denmark previously signed a security agreement, under which the U.S. will build 2 military bases in southern and eastern Greenland.
Facts
Original（中央社華盛頓14日綜合外電報導）
Media reports in August
Trump signed a security agreement with Greenlandic and Danish leaders in September
According to the 10-page agreement
The United States will build 2 military bases in southern and eastern Greenland
Renovation begins at Zhubei Xinshe Market; 58 stalls to get improved shopping environment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
竹北市公所 has begun renovation work at Xinshe Market, which has a history of about 50 years, with completion expected by the end of the year. During construction, 58 stalls will temporarily relocate to a temporary market on vacant land on Huaxing 1st Street, as lighting, signage and the overall space are improved.
Tax bureau accused of asking complainant for contract documents; says it will investigate under the law even if they are not provided
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
財政部北區國稅局 clarified that its request for complainant Wu Tzu-chia to provide contract documents was merely an example of information that could be supplemented under the rules. It said it would investigate under the law even if the documents were not provided, denying that it was shielding the powerful.
Huang Min-hui delivers final policy report of her tenure, thanks residents for 17 years of trust and support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chiayi City Mayor Huang Min-hui delivered the final policy report of her tenure, thanking residents for their 17 years of trust. She said sound finances are the foundation of governance, noting that the city government distributed cash twice using budget surpluses, and reviewed budget allocations and major infrastructure needs.
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NT$2,000 per person
NT$6,000 in cash per person
More than NT$8.4 billion in education, science and culture spending
More than NT$4.7 billion in social welfare spending
More than NT$3.5 billion in economic development spending
Lai Jui-lung rally invites public to wear ribbons; Ko Chih-en previews weekend campaign lineup
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung and Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang have launched joint campaign ribbons, inviting the public to wear them at the campaign headquarters inauguration on the 17th to build momentum. Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en said Lu Hsiu-yen, Hou Yu-ih, Wang Jin-pyng and Han Kuo-yu, among others, will appear at weekend events.
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2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Original高雄14日電
Campaign headquarters inauguration on the 17th
Original11月28日「隆總洋、共同贏」目標
Campaign headquarters inauguration on Oct. 17
Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Starts at 6:30 p.m.
Will be held beside Gangshan Riverside Park at 7 p.m. on the 16th
Will be held at Xiaogang Fengyi Temple at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th
Hsinchu City tourism and arts win 79 international awards in 3 years; 文化局 takes 62
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsinchu City tourism and arts events won 79 international awards over 3 years, with 文化局 accounting for 62. The awards covered areas including digital exhibitions, arts festivals and holiday events.
Kuomintang mobilizes across Hsinchu County's 13 townships and cities, strengthening local organization
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國民黨 Hsinchu County branch chair Yang Wen-ke announced the launch of an organizational campaign across 13 townships and cities, directing local party branches to review grassroots organizations, strengthen local ties and unite candidates at all levels to win voter support.
12 startup brands set up at Xingan Market; Taipei City Youth Bureau: Helping young people gain hands-on experience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台北市政府青年局 is running the 「Youth, Check In! Traditional Market Youth Entrepreneurship Support Program」, matching 12 startup brands with vacant stalls at Taipei's Xingan Market. The program aims to provide operating space and business guidance, help young people gain hands-on experience and inject new energy into traditional markets.
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12 youth startup brands
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Companies mentioned：中央社、台北市政府青年局、HERE THERE、不要不見 STILL HERE、滿潮刈包、冰冰蹦蹦工作室、金星男子 THE VENUSIANS
Actress Lin Yu-hsi ventures into singing at the Golden Indie Music Awards, honing her vocal skills
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Entertainer Lin Yu-hsi is branching out as a singer and will perform alongside Taiwanese-language singing star Chen Yi-heng and Indigenous singer Dai Hsiao-chun at the 17th Golden Indie Music Awards. She has begun intensive vocal training.
Major institutional investors sell NT$15.397 billion worth of Taiwan stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks closed at 48,625.83 points today. Major institutional investors recorded net sales totaling NT$15.397 billion, including net sales of NT$20.037 billion by foreign and mainland Chinese investors and NT$11.471 billion by securities dealers, while investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$16.111 billion.
Japanese stocks edge lower as investors await U.S. inflation data and AI-related company earnings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tokyo stocks edged lower as investors tried to recoup the previous day's losses in technology shares, while attention shifted to U.S. inflation data and earnings reports from AI-related companies.
Questioned over past proposal to relocate Songshan Airport, Koo Li-hsiung says: I'm now defense minister
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung responded to questions from Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Kuomintang legislator Lo Chih-chiang about relocating Songshan Airport, stressing that his current role requires prioritizing military missions and defense resilience.
Taitung Luye Farmers' Association to hold showcase on 10/15 and 10/16, featuring organic produce from Hualien and Taitung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taitung Luye Farmers' Association will hold an organic agricultural products showcase from October 15 to 16, with 10 local organic producers taking part. It will also feature three themed experience areas to promote organic agriculture in Hualien and Taitung.
ASML posts record revenue in 3rd quarter as AI demand far outstrips supply
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
ASML (艾司摩爾) posted record revenue in the 3rd quarter, driven by AI demand, and raised its full-year outlook. The company is considering further capacity expansion to meet strong orders from 2027 to 2030.
China's imports and exports rise 23.8% year on year in first 3 quarters of 2026
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's General Administration of Customs released goods trade data for the first 3 quarters of 2026, showing imports and exports worth US$5.8 trillion, up 23.8% year on year. In yuan terms, the total was 39.94 trillion yuan, up 18.8%. Imports grew faster than exports, opening-up accelerated in central and western regions, and foreign trade growth was the fastest for the same period in nearly 5 years.
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Goods trade imports and exports totaled US$5.8 trillion in the first 3 quarters, up 23.8% year on year
Goods trade imports and exports totaled US$5.8 trillion in the first 3 quarters
Exports up 21.3% year on year
Imports up 27.5% year on year
Imports and exports totaled 39.94 trillion yuan in the first 3 quarters
Up 18.8% year on year
Exports: 23.2 trillion yuan
Up 16.4% year over year
Imports: 16.74 trillion yuan
Up 22.3% year on year
In yuan terms, import growth exceeded export growth by 5.9 percentage points
Imports and exports in central regions grew 20.5%
Growth in western regions reached 25.7%
Imports and exports grew 15.3% year on year in the 1st quarter
Up 18.3% year on year in the 2nd quarter
Up 22.3% year on year in the 3rd quarter
Equipment manufacturing contributed nearly 9 tenths of the increase in exports
Intermediate goods accounted for more than half of total export value
Integrated circuit exports grew 99.1%
Electric vehicles... and other green products grew 72.3%, respectively
Wind turbines and their parts, along with other green products, grew ...22.4%, respectively
Imports and exports of products including industrial robots, electronic components, computer parts and electrical equipment totaled more than 10 trillion yuan
Up 58.9% year on year
Contributed 11.3 percentage points to overall import and export growth
UK House of Lords hears AI-generated speech for first time as disabled peer regains former voice
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
UK House of Lords member Jane Campbell, whose speech has been affected by spinal muscular atrophy, was approved to use AI technology to recreate her former voice for a speech, becoming the first member of the UK Parliament to use the technology. Developed with the help of ElevenLabs, the technology also incorporates emotion tags to adjust tone and feeling.
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Campbell, 67
The 1707 rule barring non-members of the House of Lords from speaking in the chamber
The 味全龍 team and 台北捐血中心 are partnering to offer home-game tickets to the 2026 Taiwan Series to people who donate blood at 5 designated blood donation centers in Taipei from Oct. 15 to 18, with the number of tickets depending on the amount donated.