ECB official: Inflation too high; another rate hike may be necessary
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
ECB official Wunsch said another rate hike may be needed as inflation approaches a new high of 4%. Markets expect rates to remain unchanged in October but forecast a hike to 2.75% in December. The ECB stressed that decisions depend on the data and said it sees no second-round inflation effects.
Facts
Eurozone inflation is approaching 4%, a 3-year high.
Most economists predict the ECB's final rate hike will come in December, pushing the deposit rate up to 2.75%.
US Treasury yields fluctuate at elevated levels; a buying opportunity in financial stocks?
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US Treasury yields have fluctuated after hitting highs, while the correction in financial stocks is nearing normal levels. Third-quarter earnings will test the cost savings from AI, and Morgan Stanley is bullish on growth in ASIC semiconductors.
Facts
Original美國財政部8日標售220億美元30年期公債，間接投標人承接比重超過72%。
The MSCI World Financials Index has fallen about 9.4% from its early-September high.
Original勞埃德銀行估計2025年生成式AI已創造約5,000萬英鎊效益。
Original摩根士丹利預測2027年全球半導體市場規模有望達到2.5兆美元。
智原 shares have gained 44% from their low in the current rally.
NatWest's AI customer service assistant Cora handled more than 10 million conversations in a year, about half without human intervention.
信特選金融 (00917) posted a correction of 9.68% over the same period.
Eight state-owned financial institutions set to raise pay ahead of next year! Increases could start at 5%, with Mega's raise including step increases reaching 6.5%, the highest
The chairmen of all eight state-owned financial institutions said they are planning pay raises, with next year's increases expected to start at 5%.
兆豐金 plans to raise pay by 4% next year, in line with civil servants, with fixed step increases bringing the total increase to about 6.5%.
臺灣金控's board proactively raised its pay increase proposal from 4.5% to 5%.
The current rules for pay raises at state-owned enterprises are no longer tied to civil servant increases and are instead linked to business performance.
元大金 shares hit a record high, lifting its market capitalization above NT$1 trillion and placing it among the top five financial holding companies. Strong September earnings pushed its cumulative net profit for the first 9 months to more than double the year-earlier figure, highlighting the strength of financial stocks.
Facts
元大金 shares closed at NT$72.2, setting a record high.
Original元大金市值突破1兆元大關，達1兆10億元。
元大金 posted after-tax net profit of NT$5.018 billion in September.
元大金's cumulative after-tax net profit for the first 9 months of this year was NT$54.959 billion, up 1.06 times year on year.
元大證券 posted after-tax net profit of NT$3.223 billion in September.
元大銀行 posted after-tax net profit of NT$1.405 billion in September.
ASML Q3 revenue hits a record €11.7 billion as customers rush to secure equipment orders for 2030
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML posted record revenue in the third quarter of 2026, benefiting from the AI chip investment boom. Capacity is already insufficient to meet demand, and customers are even discussing orders for 2030.
Facts
ASML's third-quarter 2026 revenue reached €11.7 billion, a record high.
Third-quarter after-tax net profit reached €5 billion, and the gross margin climbed to 57.5%.
ASML expects full-year 2026 revenue to come in between €44 billion and €45 billion.
Fourth-quarter revenue is expected to be approximately €14.2 billion to €15.2 billion, with a gross margin of approximately 57%.
Customers have begun discussing equipment orders for 2030, and capacity is unable to meet demand.
艾司摩爾 plans to expand its 2028 capacity increase beyond its previous 30% target.
Lai Ching-te: Carbon-cutting capabilities are key to future orders; government to provide hundreds of billions in support for small and medium-sized businesses to drive the green transition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
President Lai Ching-te attended a net-zero sustainability exhibition and announced that the government would provide hundreds of billions in funding to support small and medium-sized businesses in their dual digital and net-zero transitions. He also stressed the importance of carbon-cutting capabilities to maintaining the international competitiveness of Taiwan's industries.
Facts
The government has established the "Taiwan Green Growth Fund" with tens of billions in funding to steer private investment into net-zero industries.
Taiwan's renewable energy installed capacity grew from 4.7GW in 2016 to 25GW.
Taiwan ranks 5th globally in cumulative installed offshore wind capacity.
Taiwan has set new national carbon-reduction targets of 28% plus or minus 2% by 2030 and 38% plus or minus 2% by 2035.
Legendary U.S. investor Baron: SpaceX could be worth $20 trillion to $50 trillion in 10 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Ron Baron, founder of 巴倫資本, predicted at an event at Columbia Business School that SpaceX would be worth $20 trillion to $50 trillion in 10 years, with its share price potentially reaching several thousand dollars per share. Musk believes the valuation is still too low.
Facts
Ron Baron, founder of 巴倫資本, predicted SpaceX could be worth $20 trillion to $50 trillion in 10 years.
Ron Baron said Musk thinks the valuation estimate is "still too low."
SpaceX is currently valued at approximately $2.1 trillion, with its recent share price at approximately $156.54.
Baron estimates Starlink could be valued at approximately $14 trillion to $15 trillion in 10 years, with annual revenue rising to $1 trillion.
Baron advised investors anxious about paper losses to contact their broker and buy some more SpaceX.
The scale of space-based data centers has been described as potentially several times that of future Starlink.
The assumed number of Starlink users rises from approximately 15 million to 300 million.
Singapore Q3 economic growth of 5.4% beats expectations; full-year outlook maintained at 4.5% to 5.5%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Singapore's METI reported that GDP grew 5.4% year over year in Q3 2026, beating expectations, and maintained its full-year outlook at 4.5% to 5.5%. MAS left monetary policy unchanged, while DBS forecast year-over-year CPI growth of 2%.
Facts
Singapore's GDP grew 5.4% year over year in the third quarter of 2026.
Singapore's manufacturing sector grew 7.5% year over year in the third quarter.
The Singapore government maintained its 2026 full-year GDP growth forecast at 4.5% to 5.5%.
新加坡金融管理局(MAS) left monetary policy unchanged.
DBS Bank forecasts Singapore's overall CPI to average year-over-year growth of 2% in 2026.
Taiwan stocks after the close: 台塑's four flagship companies and passive components support the market; late-session selling narrows gains to 284 points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks rebounded on the 14th, with the benchmark briefly returning above 49,000 points before gains narrowed to 284 points at the close. 台積電 closed unchanged at NT$2,490, while 台塑's four flagship companies and passive component stocks rose on financial results and buying support.
Facts
Taiwan stocks closed at 48,625.83 points on the 14th, up 284.52 points, with turnover of NT$928.624 billion.
台積電 (2330-TW) closed at NT$2,490 that day, unchanged.
台塑 (1301-TW) and 台化 (1326-TW) hit limit-up after releasing their unaudited third-quarter financial results.
Passive component maker 華新科 (2492-TW) rose more than 8%.
The benchmark briefly rose more than 700 points intraday, returning above the 49,000-point mark.
艾司摩爾 sees AI demand surging through 2030! Third-quarter profit beats expectations as EUV equipment capacity tightens
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
艾司摩爾 said demand for AI chips is strong, and customers have begun booking equipment for 2029 and 2030. Third-quarter profit beat expectations, while capacity for EUV equipment is tight; the company plans to expand production to meet demand.
Facts
Some customers have begun expressing interest in placing orders for critical semiconductor equipment in 2029 and even 2030.
艾司摩爾's third-quarter net profit reached €4.96 billion, well above LSEG's forecast of €4.1 billion.
艾司摩爾's planned equipment capacity for 2027 and 2028 is still insufficient to fully meet customer demand.
U.S. and China differ sharply in AI computing applications: China focuses on short dramas and video, while the U.S. invests heavily in software development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Data show stark differences in AI computing applications in China and the U.S.: China focuses on short dramas and video, while the U.S. is deeply engaged in software development, reflecting differences in how the two markets translate business opportunities into revenue.
Facts
Approximately 58% of Token computing power in the U.S. is used for code generation and enterprise automation, while only 15% of computing power in China goes to software development.
As much as 55% of computing power in China is used to generate AI micro-dramas and short videos, while 24% goes to e-commerce livestream sales and marketing graphics.
Monitoring by 中國信息通信研究院 for the third quarter of 2026 found that Token consumption for generating micro-drama content in China accounted for 32.7%.
Global monitoring data from Gartner show that software development has long ranked first among U.S. use cases, with a 38.2% share.
Original2026 年前八個月全國上線微短劇達 43 萬部，其中超過九成有 AI 深度參與劇本、分鏡與數位人合成。
Original北美資深軟體工程師年薪高達 30 萬至 50 萬美元。
The share of communities opposing data center construction surged from 40% in 2025 to 75% in 2026.
Trump slams deliberate efforts to drive up oil prices! Says Houthi actions are "very bad"; may ask Turkey to join strikes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump criticized the Houthi attack on a Saudi airport and is considering inviting Turkey to take part in military strikes. As the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis escalates and oil facilities face threats, risks of volatility in global energy markets are increasing, while air transport is also being affected.
Facts
U.S. President Trump said he may ask Turkey to join Saudi Arabia's strikes against Yemen's Houthi forces.
The terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was attacked last Saturday; Saudi Arabia said 12 people were killed and 309 injured.
Trump denounced the Houthis' attack methods as "very bad" and appeared to suggest they were deliberately driving up oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
The Houthis warned that if 薩那葉門石油公司 facilities are attacked, they will retaliate against targets including the 沙烏地阿美 headquarters in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia.
In August this year, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, stipulating that an armed attack on any one party would be considered an attack on all.
A Saudi-led multinational coalition intercepted several Houthi ballistic missiles on Monday; the Houthis said Saudi Arabia had carried out 119 airstrikes on multiple locations in Yemen in the past 24 hours.
Musk backs Micron's fair pricing! Memory shortage could last through 2028 as HBM market valuation outlook improves
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Musk publicly praised 美光科技's pricing strategy as reasonable and beneficial to long-term customer relationships. A 摩根大通 report shows an imbalance in memory supply and demand, with shortages potentially lasting through 2028 and the HBM market valuation outlook rising sharply.
Facts
Musk endorsed 美光's pricing strategy as reasonable, saying it would help maintain long-term customer relationships.
摩根大通 forecasts a memory supply shortfall of approximately 20% in 2026.
The HBM market is forecast to reach $280 billion in 2028.
美光's number of long-term customer agreements has risen to 26, with remaining performance obligations totaling $150 billion.
美光 shares fell 3.62% on Tuesday after its market value evaporated by approximately $52 billion.
Trump announces Greenland will launch large-scale oil, gas, and mineral exploration
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U.S. President Trump announced that Greenland would undertake large-scale oil, gas, and mineral exploration, emphasizing its strategic defense value. The move is based on an agreement signed last month by the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland, which expands the U.S. military's role and plans to establish new military bases and deploy the "Golden Dome" system, while maintaining Danish sovereignty.
Facts
U.S. President Trump announced on the 14th that Greenland would launch large-scale oil, gas, and mineral exploration.
Experts say Greenland holds vast oil reserves that are easy to extract.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed an agreement last month to ease tensions.
What happens if Muse Wonder goes wrong? Meta CFO privately warns of a possible financial crisis
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Meta CFO Susan Li warned that the company could face a severe financial crisis if its AI model development fails. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has decided to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in infrastructure to counter competitors, before technical validation is complete. Although the new Muse Wonder model scored well in testing, its actual user experience and pricing have drawn complaints from developers.
Facts
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has decided to invest 100 billion to 200 billion dollars in AI infrastructure.
The CFO warned that the financial consequences would be extremely serious if AI model development fails.
The full version of Muse Wonder, Wonder Full, scored 56 in a comprehensive intelligence evaluation.
The Muse Wonder API version costs 4 dollars per million tokens for input and 20 dollars for output.
Muse Wonder has 2 core features: Active Memory and Active Focus.
華航 resumes direct flights to Chongqing as 晶華 targets high-end business travel market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
華航 announced that it will resume direct flights from Taoyuan to Chongqing on Oct. 28. To target the high-end business travel market, 晶華集團 is also launching a special accommodation offer at 重慶麗晶酒店, combining transportation and lodging services to attract travelers.
Facts
華航 (2610-TW) will resume scheduled direct flights from Taoyuan to Chongqing on Oct. 28.
晶華 (2707-TW) is offering a promotion at 重慶麗晶酒店 to tap the high-end business travel market.
重慶麗晶酒店 recently received recognition as a one-Michelin-Key hotel.
The promotional package at 重慶麗晶酒店 starts at NT$25,000 per room for 2 guests.
The steakhouse Robin’s at 重慶麗晶酒店 has appeared on the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide for 6 consecutive years.
Annual purchase of 6 million tons of Alaska natural gas: 經濟部 confirms 20-year Taiwan-U.S. energy cooperation plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
經濟部 confirmed Taiwan-U.S. energy cooperation, saying 台灣中油 has made progress with an Alaska developer on liquefied natural gas purchases. The plan calls for annual purchases of 6 million tons, with investment estimated at up to 4.4 billion dollars, to strengthen energy resilience and diversify gas supplies.
Facts
經濟部 confirmed that 台灣中油 signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the purchase of Alaska liquefied natural gas and investment in March last year, and that the project has now made significant progress with a U.S. developer.
The cooperation centers on purchasing 6 million tons of Alaska liquefied natural gas annually after production begins and participating in project development.
Total investment is estimated at up to 4.4 billion dollars.
The Alaska liquefied natural gas project is expected to begin contributing to domestic gas supplies as early as 2032.
Alaska has a strategic geographic advantage, and gas could be shipped directly to Taiwan via Pacific routes in the future.
〈Real Estate〉Talk of Songshan Airport relocation resurfaces as tender for Songnan Barracks land-rights project opens next month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The issue of relocating Songshan Airport has resurfaced, as 財政部國產署 prepares to put the former Songnan Barracks site, south of the airport, up for a land-rights tender. The minimum bid for the rights fee exceeds 20 billion yuan, and bids are scheduled to open on Nov. 9. If the project is awarded successfully, it could link up with nearby projects and expand the Dunbei financial district, reflecting the revival this year in the public land-rights market amid industrial demand and greater investment flexibility for insurers.
Facts
The minimum bid for the land rights at the former Songnan Barracks site exceeds 20 billion yuan.
Bids for the former Songnan Barracks land-rights project are scheduled to open on Nov. 9.
The former Songnan Barracks site is designated as a Special Business Zone II parcel with a floor area ratio exceeding 400%. It is primarily for commercial use, and residential use is explicitly prohibited.
Original北士科T17、T18輝達總部案的權利金總額達122億元。
凱基人壽 won the bid for the C section of the Liuzhangli Land Forces Factory site for 10.1 billion yuan.
Last year, the Financial Supervisory Commission lowered the minimum annualized yield threshold for insurers’ real estate investments from 2.97% to 2.54%.
〈Smart Energy Week〉東元 to connect its first domestically produced behind-the-meter energy storage system to the grid by the end of this month, while expanding into Australia and Malaysia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
東元 showcased its smart microgrid solutions at the 2026 Taiwan International Smart Energy Week, announcing that its first domestically produced behind-the-meter energy storage system will connect to the grid by the end of this month and that it is expanding into the Australian and Malaysian markets.
Facts
東元’s first domestically produced behind-the-meter energy storage system has completed 1 month of testing and secured orders, and is expected to connect to the grid by the end of this month.
東元 has 三 sites under construction in Australia, with grid connection expected to be completed in the first quarter of next year.
東元 acquired Malaysian electrical and mechanical engineering company NCL, targeting local government tenders worth about 2GWh and private-sector energy storage opportunities exceeding 2GWh.
東元 has supplied more than 300 million kWh of green electricity to date, with green power wheeling capacity exceeding 30MW.
東元 is participating in the 2026 Taiwan International Smart Energy Week and Net-Zero Sustainability Expo, showcasing the theme “Smart Microgrids: Building Resilient Power Supply.”
威剛 (3260): Company’s 115 cash capital increase fully subscribed; capital increase record date
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
威剛科技股份有限公司 announced that its 115 cash capital increase has been fully subscribed, totaling NT$5.8 billion. The capital increase record date is 115年10月14日, and the shares are expected to be listed over the counter on 10月19日.
Facts
20,000,000 new shares issued
Issue price of NT$290 per share
Total paid-in capital: NT$5,800,000,000
Cash capital increase record date: 115年10月14日
Scheduled OTC listing date for payment certificates: 115年10月19日
鎧鉅 (1585): Announces matters related to the disposal of real estate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
鎧鉅 (1585) announced the disposal of a factory building in Sanxia District, New Taipei City, for a total transaction amount of NT$265 million, with an estimated gain of NT$150 million.
程曦資訊 (6898): Announces underwriting price for new shares issued in cash capital increase before initial OTC listing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
程曦資訊 (6898) announced that the underwriting price for its new shares issued in a cash capital increase before its initial OTC listing is NT$60.00 per share, with 3,869,000 shares to be issued in total.
智晶 (5245): Announces that the company’s second domestic unsecured convertible bond (name: 智晶二, code: 52452) will reach 2 years from issuance on 115年12月18日, and bondholders may exercise the put option (supplemental information on other matters to be stated)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
智晶光電 announced that its second domestic unsecured convertible bond (智晶二) will reach 2 years from issuance. Bondholders may exercise the put option from 115年11月9日 to 115年12月18日, with 115年12月18日 as the put-option record date.
Facts
Interest compensation upon reaching 2 years will be 100.5% of the bond’s face value.
Bond put-option record date: 115年12月18日
Period for bondholders to notify the company in writing to exercise the put option: 115年11月9日 to 115年12月18日
安美得 (7575): Announces matters related to the ex-dividend record date (correction to material information released on 115年8月12日)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
安美得 (7575) announced the record date and payment date for cash dividends under its 114 fiscal-year earnings distribution plan. The dividend is NT$1.5 per share; the last date for transfers is 115/09/01, and the ex-dividend record date is 115/09/06.
盛大資訊 (7950): Announces that the outstanding balance of its endorsements and guarantees has reached the disclosure threshold under Article 25, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
盛大資訊 (7950): Announces that the balance of its guarantees has reached the announcement threshold under Article 25, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 2, 3 and 4 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
盛大資訊 (7950): Announces that the board resolved to issue new shares through a cash capital increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
盛大資訊 (7950) announced that the board resolved to issue 4 million new shares through a cash capital increase, with a par value of NT$10 per share and a total amount of NT$40 million. The tentative issue price is NT$40 per share, and the proceeds will be used to strengthen working capital.
盛大資訊 (7950): Announces details of the board's resolution to convene its 115年 first extraordinary shareholders' meeting
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
盛大資訊 (7950) announced that the board resolved to convene its first extraordinary shareholders' meeting on 116年1月26日. The main agenda includes amendments to the articles of incorporation and the board's rules of procedure and other internal regulations, as well as a full election of directors, including independent directors.
Facts
Board resolution date: 115/10/14
Date of extraordinary shareholders' meeting: 116/01/26
萬潤 (6187): Announces relevant information to help investors distinguish and understand the matter, as its securities on the centralized market have met the criteria for the release of trading information requiring attention.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
萬潤 (6187) announced that its securities have met the criteria for the release of trading information requiring attention. It also disclosed financial data for September 115 and the second quarter, showing significant growth in both revenue and profits.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ million): 1,160
Year-over-year change ... 109%
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million): 237
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million): 194
Earnings per share (NT dollars): 1.98
Operating revenue (NT$ million): 2,355
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million): 957
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million): 827
Year-over-year change ... 107%
Earnings per share (NT dollars): 8.5
Year-over-year change ... 104%
Operating revenue (NT$ million): 6,362
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million): 2,230
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million): 1,894
智晶(5245): Announces matters concerning holders' put rights upon the second anniversary of the issuance of its second domestic unsecured convertible bond (智晶二, code: 52452) on 115年12月18日
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
智晶光電 announced that its second domestic unsecured convertible bond (智晶二) will reach the second anniversary of its issuance on 115年12月18日. Bondholders may exercise their put rights from 115年11月9日至115年12月18日.
其陽 (3564): Announces relevant major financial and business information to help investors distinguish and understand the matter, as its securities on the centralized market have met the criteria for the release of trading information requiring attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
其陽 (3564) announced major financial and business information, including data for September 115 and the second quarter, after its share price met the criteria for the release of trading information requiring attention.
奇鼎科技 (6849): Announces the board's resolution to issue new shares through a cash capital increase in 115年
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
奇鼎科技 (6849) announced that the board resolved to issue 2,000,000 new shares through a cash capital increase in 115年, with a par value of NT$10 per share and a tentative issue price of NT$140 per share, for a total of NT$20,000,000. The proceeds will be used to strengthen working capital.
Facts
2,000,000 common shares
Par value per share: NT$10
Total issue amount: NT$20,000,000
Tentative price: NT$140 per share
10% of the total new shares to be issued, or 200,000 shares, will be reserved
華星光 (4979): Announces relevant information to help investors distinguish and understand the matter, as its securities have met the criteria for the release of trading information requiring attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
華星光 (4979) announced monthly and quarterly financial data, showing substantial year-over-year growth in revenue and profits.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ million): 575
Year-over-year change ... 98.28%
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million): 125
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million) ... 155.10%
Most recent quarterly results ... (115 Q2) ... 1,289
淳紳 (4529): Announces its forecast of cash receipts and disbursements over the next three months and the status of available bank credit facilities.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
淳紳(4529) announced the use of its bank credit facilities as of the end of September 115, as well as its projected cash receipts and payments and fund allocation for the next 3 months (October to December).
台星科(3265): The company's securities have repeatedly met the criteria for the release of trading information alerts recently. The relevant information is therefore announced to help investors understand and distinguish the circumstances.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
台星科(3265) announced that its securities have repeatedly met the criteria for trading information alerts recently, and disclosed significant growth in its financial data for September 115 and the 2nd quarter. It also said the board of directors had resolved to issue new shares in a cash capital increase.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 400
Change from the same period last year ... 11.4%
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ million): 125
Change from the same period last year ... 123.2%
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 101
Change from the same period last year ... 119.6%
Earnings per share (NT$) 0.74
Change from the same period last year ... 117.6%
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 1,408
Change from the same period last year ... 20.2%
Profit before tax (NT$ million) 330
Change from the same period last year ... 247.4%
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 285
Change from the same period last year ... 216.7%
Earnings per share (NT$) 2.09
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 5,109
Profit before tax (NT$ million) 1,194
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 972
譜瑞-KY(4966) announced that it will hold an online investor conference for the 3rd quarter at 2 p.m. on October 28, 2026, to announce operating results and its outlook for the 4th quarter.
Facts
October 28, 2026
2 p.m.
Stock code: 4966
Companies mentioned：譜瑞-KY、譜瑞科技股份有限公司、Parade Technologies, Inc.
欣銓(3264): Announcement of the date of the board meeting to review the company's 3rd-quarter financial report for 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
欣銓(3264) announced that the board meeting to review its 3rd-quarter financial report for 115 will be held on 115/10/22, with the meeting notice issued on 115/10/14.
耀穎(7772): The company's securities have met the criteria for the release of trading information alerts, and the relevant information is therefore announced to help investors understand and distinguish the circumstances.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
耀穎(7772) released its financial data for September 115 and the 2nd quarter, and said its securities had met the criteria for the release of trading information alerts.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 35
Change from the same period last year ... 15.36%
Profit before tax (NT$ million) 3
Change from the same period last year ... 146.90%
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 4
Change from the same period last year ... 210.63%
Earnings per share (NT$) 0.15
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 96
Profit before tax (NT$ million) -5
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) -4
Earnings per share (NT$) -0.15
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 392
Profit before tax (NT$ million) 21
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 21
佶優(5452): Announcement on the merger of its important subsidiary UNIC GROUP (BVI) CORP. with its sub-subsidiary UNIC GROUP (CAYMAN) CORP.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
佶優(5452) announced that its important subsidiary UNIC GROUP (BVI) CORP. will merge with its sub-subsidiary UNIC GROUP (CAYMAN) CORP. to streamline the group's investment structure and reduce management costs.
Facts
100% ownership
115/10/14
Companies mentioned：佶優、UNIC GROUP (BVI) CORP.、UNIC GROUP (CAYMAN) CORP.
微端(3285): Announcement of the resignation of the company's independent director from functional committee positions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
微端(3285) announced that independent director 李宥叡 resigned from the audit committee and compensation committee for health reasons. The vacancies will be filled through by-elections at the next shareholders' meeting.
Facts
Date of change: 115/10/14
Original term (e.g., xx/xx/xx ~ xx/xx/xx): 114/06/12~117/06/11
微端(3285): Announcement of the resignation of the company's independent director
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
微端(3285) announced that independent director 李宥叡 resigned for health reasons. The vacancy will be filled through a by-election at the next shareholders' meeting.
Facts
Director turnover rate for the same term：1/7
Independent director turnover rate during the same term: 1/3
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs after a pipeline was damaged during replacement work, resulting in a water outage in Yichang and Nanchang villages, Ji'an Township, Hualien County.
環境部 issued a red air quality alert for Kinmen County, with the AQI above 150, and advised the public to reduce outdoor activities and take protective measures.
台灣自來水公司 issued an update on water outages affecting parts of Mingjian Township in Nantou County and Ershui Township and Tianzhong Township in Changhua County. The affected area includes multiple villages and neighborhoods. The effective period is from 2026年10月14日14:59 to 19:00.
台灣自來水公司 issued an update on a water outage in Guangming and Keyuan villages in the East District of Hsinchu City. Emergency repairs are being carried out at No. 228, Daxue Road, with the outage affecting the area from 2026年10月14日14:41 to 18:30.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Aiding Village in Su'ao Township, Yilan County, due to emergency repairs for a leak in an 80mm PVCP pipe at No. 10, Yong'ai Road, Su'ao Township. The effective period is from 2026年10月14日15:20 to 18:00.
台灣自來水公司 suspended water service in Taiping Village, Xinhua District, Tainan City, on October 14, 2026, for emergency pipeline repairs beside No. 24, Lane 691, Zhongzheng Road, Xinhua District. The service interruption is scheduled from 15:23 to 17:30.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in parts of Sandimen Township and Gaoshu Township in Pingtung County, and Liugui District in Kaohsiung City, from October 14 to 15, 2026, for a pipeline replacement project in Xinfeng Village, Gaoshu Township.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service for construction in parts of Sansing Township, Datong Township and Dongshan Township in Yilan County from October 14 to 19, 2026, for the Guangxing Plant water network improvement project.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service for construction in parts of Sansing Township, Datong Township and Dongshan Township in Yilan County from October 14 to 21, 2026, for the Guangxing Plant water network improvement project.
台灣自來水公司 has issued a water outage notice for several villages in Taoyuan City to carry out emergency repairs to a leak in a 200mm PVC pipe on Nanxiang Road, Guishan District.
台灣自來水公司 has suspended water service in parts of Hualien County to carry out emergency repairs to a leak at the intersection of Jiaxin Road and Jianan 1st Street in Xincheng Township.
To expand access to tap water, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Qingxi Village, Zhongli District, and Qingshan Village, Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, for pipeline connection work.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Bixiu Village, Qiaotou District, Kaohsiung City, on October 14, 2026, to carry out repairs to a leak at the entrance to Zili Lane, where it turns off Lintou Road. The service interruption is scheduled from 14:23 to 17:30.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Fanshe Village, West District, Chiayi City, after excavation work by 台電 damaged a pipeline and caused a leak requiring emergency repairs. The service interruption is scheduled from 14:12 to 17:00 on October 14, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs after a fire hydrant broke on Fuxing Road, suspending water service in Jiafang Village, Xinying District, Tainan City, from 14:16 to 18:30 on October 14, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Xiulin Village, Xiulin Township, Hualien County, to carry out emergency repairs to a leak in a 125mm PVC pipe in front of No. 66 Minzhi Road.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert in Hsinchu City to inspect a suspected leak, affecting several villages in the East District. The service interruption is scheduled from 14:07 to 18:30 on October 14, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Zhongzheng Village and Wenhua Village in Taitung City, Taitung County, to repair a burst pipe at the entrance to Lane 178, Zhongshan Road. The service interruption is scheduled from 13:55 on October 14, 2026, to 17:00 on October 15.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Douliu City, Yunlin County, affecting Huxi Village, Changping Village and Baozhuang Village. The service interruption is scheduled from 13:37 to 17:00 on October 14, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency pipeline repairs in Chenggong Village, Penghu County, affecting Dongwei Village in Magong City and Chengbei Village in Huxi Township.
I confirm investment in Alaska natural gas: annual purchases of 6 million tons, with supply expected to begin as early as 2032
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Ministry of Economic Affairs confirmed that CPC Corp., Taiwan, has invested in the Alaska natural gas pipeline project and plans to purchase 6 million tons of liquefied natural gas annually. The investment totals US$4.4 billion, with supply expected to begin as early as 2032.
Facts
Annual purchases of 6 million tons
Invested US$4.4 billion in the project
Companies mentioned：台灣中油公司、阿拉斯加天然氣管線開發公司、Alaska Gasline Development Corp、Alaska LNG
Criticized for spending 20 million to create only a digital Queen's Head; 數發部 says modeling covered the Yehliu district
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
數發部 was criticized by the Taiwan People's Party caucus for spending 20 million to create only a digital Queen's Head. 數發部 Minister Lin Yi-ching clarified that the funding covered modeling of about 3 hectares, including Yehliu Geopark and its distinctive commercial district.
Transportation Ministry says Songshan Airport relocation requires careful assessment, citing domestic travel and outlying-island medical services
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
On the proposed relocation of Songshan Airport, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and the Ministry of National Defense stressed that its military missions, domestic air transport and medical services for outlying islands must be carefully assessed. It is currently planned as a capital international business airport for 2040. 數發部 said the site is unsuitable for developing an AI industry cluster.
Facts
17 civil airports
6 are joint-use military and civilian airports
Original國內線返運量佔全國約5成
About 2.39 million passenger trips to and from the 3 major outlying islands of Kinmen, Matsu and Penghu
Last year, there were also as many as 1,322 business aviation flights
In 2025, more than 38,000 people from outlying islands came to Taiwan for medical care.
Overall planning for Songshan International Airport in 2040
Students across France take to the streets in mass protests; protests spread to Greece and Albania
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
French students staged mass protests over poor campus conditions and teacher shortages, with protests spreading to Greece and Albania. France's Interior Ministry said 161,500 people took part on the 13th, while unions estimated the number at 480,000.
KMT lawmaker questions low disbursement rate for New Youth Housing Loan 3.0; finance minister says reviews are being enforced, not funds crowded out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
KMT lawmaker Lin Te-fu questioned the low disbursement rate for New Youth Housing Loan 3.0. Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun clarified that the rate reflected enforcement of reviews, not funds being crowded out, and said the consolidation of state-owned investment trust firms into a single entity was the first step toward improving competitiveness.
Facts
Only about 3.8% of applications are being disbursed
Northeasterly winds carry pollution from outside Taiwan; Yunlin's Lunbei records an AQI above 150
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Air quality deteriorated in Lunbei, Yunlin, and other areas due to pollution carried by northeasterly winds. The AQI exceeded 150, prompting the Environmental Protection Bureau to activate response measures and step up inspections.
Chen Chun-chi: Policy to ban feeding pigs kitchen scraps remains unchanged; 3 factories can produce feed from recycled ingredients by year-end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Agriculture Minister Chen Chun-chi reiterated that the policy banning the use of kitchen scraps to feed pigs starting next year remains unchanged, and said 3 factories producing feed from recycled ingredients are expected to be operating by year-end. In response to lawmakers' concerns about insufficient supporting measures and the assessment of losses from extreme weather, the Agriculture Ministry said it would offer a range of feed formulas and establish assessment standards better suited to current conditions.
Facts
A total of 26 cases have been recorded so far this year (2026)
3 factories producing feed from recycled ingredients are expected to begin production by year-end
72 civic groups propose 10 pledges for children and young people, urging county and city mayoral candidates to make them core policy priorities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The National Education Action League joined 72 civic groups in launching the 10 Pledges for Children and Young People, urging county and city mayoral candidates to make issues such as stable staffing and campus safety core policy priorities. It also issued 6 pledges for mental health cities with 台灣心理健康聯盟. Lawmakers from 3 parties, 4 in total, were invited to accept the pledges and promised to relay them. The 國教行動聯盟 will announce the responses on November 18.
Facts
72 civic groups that have long advocated for the rights and interests of children and young people
10 Pledges for Children and Young People
6 Pledges for Mental Health Cities
4 lawmakers from 3 parties
Responses will be announced on November 18
Release a fiscal implementation plan within 100 days of taking office
No date set for Taipei mayoral debate; Chiang Wan-an says 2nd round of talks will be held tomorrow
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The date of the Taipei mayoral debate has not been set. Chiang Wan-an's and Shen Po-yang's camps will hold a 2nd round of talks on the afternoon of the 15th to finalize details. A poll found that most of Huang Shan-shan's former supporters had shifted to Shen Po-yang. Huang urged candidates to focus on policy; the two sides also responded to the controversy over China's sanctions against Shen Po-yang's father.
Facts
53% said they would switch their support to Shen Po-yang
Only 39% said they would vote for incumbent Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an
The two sides will hold a 2nd round of talks on the afternoon of the 15th
Zelensky accuses allies of failing to warn of airstrikes; Trump says intelligence sharing with Ukraine has not stopped
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Zelensky accused Western allies of failing to warn Ukraine about Russian airstrikes, while Trump denied halting intelligence sharing. Ukraine's foreign minister said the country continues to receive U.S. military intelligence. Separately, Russian media reported the arrest of a reporter for 日本《北海道新聞》.
A female officer at a police station under Tainan's Guiren Precinct accused a male colleague of entering the duty room without permission while bare-chested. She also accused the station chief of sending indecent photos, causing further harm in a sexual harassment case. The precinct has convened an investigation meeting and reassigned the personnel involved. 勵馨基金會 stressed the need to better protect women's privacy in workplace spaces.
Taitung raises senior citizens' gift to 2,000; Taimali Township adds funds, bringing the total to 4,000 per person
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taitung County has raised its senior citizens' gift to 2,000, and Taimali Township will add another 2,000, allowing seniors to receive 4,000 in total. The county also decided to use a special budget to distribute 2,000 in cash to each person.
Facts
Residents aged 65 and older across the county
More than 40,000 people
Original佔全縣人口比例的2成多
From the previous 500
Raised all at once to 2,000 this year
A total of 4,000 can be received this year
More than 10,000 people live in the township
The current population structure means 1 in every 4 people is elderly
Hualien County plans to raise birth subsidies from 20,000 to 100,000 starting next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Hualien County plans to raise birth subsidies from 20,000 to 100,000 starting in 2027 and provide rental subsidies for college students. The total cost is estimated at 150 million, but critics have questioned the policy's continuity and the stability of its funding.
Facts
Raised from the current 20,000 to 100,000
Hualien is estimated to have 1,500 newborns each year
The total cost is 150 million
A central government subsidy of 100,000
The Hualien County Government will add another 100,000 in subsidies
5-vehicle collision on Provincial Highway 9 leaves 1 dead; Suhua Highway section from Heping to Nan'ao temporarily closed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A 5-vehicle pileup occurred on the northbound section of Provincial Highway 9 at the 127.4-kilometer mark, leaving 1 dead and 6 injured. The northbound section of the Suhua Highway from Heping to Nan'ao was temporarily closed because of the crash.
Drug ring financier arrested and indicted in Taichung; operation handled everything from funding to orders and delivery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Police raided the premises and arrested a man surnamed Chen, the financier of a drug trafficking ring. The group offered an end-to-end service, from taking orders to delivery, and sold packaged drugs such as “風生水起” online. The case has been referred to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for indictment on suspicion of drug trafficking.
Bathhouse at Tangweigou Park bars women due to inadequate screening; Yilan locals call for a separate bathhouse for women
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The public bathhouse at Tangweigou in Jiaoxi, Yilan, is currently for men only due to inadequate screening and management issues. Local residents have proposed building a separate bathhouse for women to protect their rights, and the township office said it would consider possible plans.
Lalashan meets environmental standards and boasts rich biodiversity; awarded Dark Sky Place certification
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Lalashan has received International Dark-Sky Association certification as a Dark Sky Place for meeting environmental standards and boasting rich biodiversity. An award ceremony was held.
Kaohsiung City Government plans to build a soil and construction materials site in Nansing; residents protest over noise and air pollution concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Kaohsiung City Government plans to establish a publicly funded, privately operated soil and rock processing site in Nansing to handle construction waste generated by the Daliaopu relocation. Local residents and environmental groups are concerned that it will increase gravel truck traffic, noise and air pollution, and have protested and called on the government to hold an information session.
Facts
More than 20 gravel trucks
Bids are set to open on the 15th
Protested at the intersection on the 14th
Up to 1,200 gravel truck trips enter the site every day
The actual relocation will still take about 3 to 4 years
Regarding the Reiwa 8 Ministerial Awards for Contributions to the Automotive Industry
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that it will present ministerial awards to 247 people for their contributions to the automotive industry on Oct. 21, Reiwa 8. The awards ceremony will be held in the ministry’s shared conference room at 11 a.m. the same day. Recipients were selected from fields including buses, taxis and freight transportation.
Facts
Number of award recipients: ２４７ entities
Bus-related: ４５ people
Taxi-related: ３７ people
Freight transportation-related: ８１ people
Automotive maintenance-related: ６０ people
Automotive sales-related: １９ people
Automotive-related: １ person
Transport-related: ２ people
Automotive transport statistics survey-related: ２ organizations