A robot dog is made up of 12 joint motors, which generate a large momentary current when starting, requiring adjustments to current control and buffering design.
Donated land worth 5 million yuan for charity, only to be hit with a 256,000-yuan gift tax by the tax bureau! The donation was to an association, but here's the problem
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The Taipei National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance released a case showing that a person who donated land to an association that was not a foundation still had to pay 256,000 yuan in gift tax because the donation did not meet statutory requirements. The bureau reminded the public to check the eligibility of recipient organizations.
Facts
A person donated land with an announced current value of 5 million yuan to an association and was assessed 256,000 yuan in gift tax by the tax bureau.
Because the recipient association was not legally registered as a foundation, it did not qualify for the exclusion from the total amount of gifts under Article 20, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Estate and Gift Tax Act.
The annual gift tax exemption for 2024 was 2.44 million yuan. The calculation was (5 million yuan-2.44 million yuan)×10%=256,000 yuan.
Even if the recipient organization has foundation status, it is still ineligible for tax exemption if it gives a specific person special benefits or its proportion of directors and supervisors does not meet requirements.
This article ranks 10 historical Chinese dramas from the past 3 years with outstanding finales. The top spot goes to The Tang Palace Case: The Misty Song of Qingwu, followed by A Dream Within a Dream in second place and Taiping Nian in third. The list spans genres including revenge, fantasy and history, reflecting viewers' appreciation for satisfying endings and emotional resonance.
Facts
The No. 1 historical Chinese drama with an outstanding finale from the past 3 years is The Tang Palace Case: The Misty Song of Qingwu.
The Tang Palace Case: The Misty Song of Qingwu stars Bai Lu and Wang Xingyue and aired in 2026.
The final 10 episodes and finale of A Dream Within a Dream have been hailed by netizens as a masterpiece.
Taiping Nian stars Bai Yu, Zhou Yutong, Zhu Yawen and others, and is set from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period to the early Northern Song.
Blossoms in Adversity stars Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui, and its story involves past and present lives and family grievances.
The Story of Hua Zhi stars Zhang Jingyi and Hu Yitian. In the finale, the lead couple give up their positions at court and sail away.
The Prisoner of Beauty stars Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei, and its finale includes a parallel-universe Easter egg.
AI chip demand extends through 2030! Applied Materials targets equipment market share gains and service revenue of up to US$12 billion
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At its 2026 SEMICON West investor breakfast, 應用材料公司 presented its long-term outlook, expecting AI demand to drive growth in equipment spending. It is targeting a market share increase of more than 2% and service revenue exceeding US$12 billion by 2030.
Facts
應用材料公司 aims to increase its overall share of the wafer fab equipment market by more than 2 percentage points between 2025 and 2030.
應用材料公司 expects revenue from its services business to exceed US$12 billion in 2030.
Advanced foundry and logic, DRAM, and advanced packaging are expected to collectively account for about 75% of growth in the wafer fab equipment market.
應用材料公司 expects revenue from its e-beam equipment product portfolio to reach US$2 billion in 2026.
應用材料公司 plans to expand its R&D laboratories and manufacturing capacity to more than twice current levels by 2030.
應用材料公司 has set a target non-GAAP gross margin of about 54% for 2030.
應用材料公司 has committed to returning 80% to 100% of its free cash flow to shareholders over the long term.
Man jailed for 7 and a half years for abusing child to death registers to run for neighborhood chief after release! His father is the incumbent chief of the neighboring neighborhood
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A man surnamed Kao from Dingxi neighborhood in Kaohsiung has registered to run for neighborhood chief. He was previously sentenced to 7 years and 6 months in prison for fatally abusing a child in 2014. His father is the incumbent chief of a neighboring neighborhood. The case has sparked controversy in the community, and his eligibility is pending review by the election commission.
Facts
In July 2014, the man surnamed Kao was entrusted with caring for a boy under 2 years old. Annoyed by the child's crying, he beat him with a plastic fly swatter, causing his death.
The court found Kao guilty of causing death through assault and sentenced him to 7 years and 6 months in prison.
Kao applied to register as a candidate for neighborhood chief of Dingxi in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, on September 4.
Kao reached a settlement with the boy's mother and paid 4.2 million yuan in compensation.
Kao's father is the incumbent neighborhood chief of nearby Dingjin.
Health concerns? Shen Po-yang reveals his condition and says AI development hub should be located in “this district,” not Songshan Airport
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Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Taipei mayor, drew health concerns while canvassing on the 14th. He denied looking tired and said he would keep up his packed schedule. Responding to criticism from Chiang Wan-an's camp, Shen stressed that AI development depends on connecting talent and argued that the hub should be located in the Shilin-Beitou area.
Facts
Shen Po-yang canvassed at Shilin Night Market on the 14th, drawing large crowds.
Shen Po-yang accidentally cut his hand while canvassing yesterday and appeared tired.
Campaign manager Wu Szu-yao has ordered Shen Po-yang to take mandatory rest.
Shen Po-yang believes the greatest need for the technology corridor is to connect talent, not land.
Shen Po-yang argues that the AI development base should be located in the Shilin-Beitou District.
How far can a big bike’s license plate be tilted? Vehicle Safety Certification Center submits new rules, modeled on Japan, aiming to take effect next July
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車輛安全審驗中心 has released a draft amendment on motorcycle license plate angles, setting limits of 40 degrees upward and 15 degrees downward, based on Japanese and European standards. The new rules will be implemented in 2 phases in 2027 and 2028. Violations could carry a fine of NT$36,000 and revocation of the license plate.
Facts
車輛安全審驗中心 has released a proposed amendment on license plate angles, stipulating that plates may not tilt upward by more than 40 degrees or downward by more than 15 degrees.
The new license plate angle rules are proposed to apply to new L-category vehicle models starting July 1, 2027, and to all L-category vehicle models starting January 1, 2028.
The amendment draws on Japanese and EU regulations for rear motorcycle license plates, aiming to improve the suitability and legibility of plate mounting.
Big-bike blogger “教士” said 車輛安全審驗中心 has released a proposed amendment on license plate angles, giving riders guidance when choosing plate holders in the future.
How much savings should a 30-year-old have to be doing well? Semiconductor engineer reveals assets, prompting online commenters to say, “Finally, someone normal”: “Turns out I’m not alone”
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A 34-year-old semiconductor engineer posted a breakdown of assets on Dcard (NT$600,000 in savings, NT$1.4 million in stocks and NT$900,000 in personal loans), sparking online debate. Many found comfort in seeing what they considered a normal level, while a few questioned the pace of accumulation, reflecting anxiety over the relationship between age and wealth.
Facts
A 34-year-old engineer shared details of their assets on Dcard.
After working for years, the engineer had NT$600,000 in savings.
The engineer held about NT$1.4 million in Taiwanese and U.S. stocks.
The engineer had NT$900,000 in personal loan debt.
Original該工程師有1年半電子廠工程師及4年半導體廠工程師的工作經歷。
One commenter said it was a relief to finally see a more reasonable figure.
Some commenters questioned whether saving only NT$1 million after 7 years of work was too little.
中華電信 launches strike vote! Management questions whether voting procedures are illegal, reigniting debate; Ministry of Labor responds
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The 中華電信 union launched a strike vote after negotiations failed. Management questioned the legality of the voting procedures, and the Ministry of Labor clarified that the vote is legal as long as members participate in person and vote by secret ballot.
Facts
The 中華電信 union formally launched a strike vote on the 14th.
The 中華電信 union put forward 4 key demands: raising the retirement age, increasing the labor pension contribution rate to more than 15%, revising the collective agreement and a pay raise.
Management questioned whether the union’s use of non-fixed polling locations and early vote counting by district and time slot complied with regulations.
中華民國全國總工會 criticized management for potentially creating a chilling effect with its letter, which it said could violate the Labor Union Act.
A Ministry of Labor official said a strike vote falls under union autonomy and is legal as long as members participate in person and vote by secret ballot.
Authentic in Tainan, genuine in Tianmu! Mao Ge of 錨隱廚 serves up warmth and togetherness through food
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錨隱廚 Mao Inn was founded by owner Mao Ge beside Lanya Park in Tianmu, combining Denmark’s Hygge philosophy with local sentiment. The restaurant serves U.S. grain-fed dry-aged steaks, live Canadian lobsters and a range of classic thick soups. Its “333 principle” guides a butler-style service, creating a dining experience centered on slow food and gathering together.
Facts
錨隱廚 Mao Inn is located beside Lanya Park in Tianmu.
Owner Mao Ge spent more than 3 years searching for a location.
The signature dry-aged bone-in steak is made with U.S. grain-fed beef.
Live lobsters flown in from Canada are served with handmade Hungarian paprika and garlic butter.
The classic “36-layer puff pastry porcini mushroom soup” is made with French porcini mushrooms and chicken stock.
The restaurant embraces Denmark’s “Hygge” philosophy of living.
Will Typhoon Kajiki hit Taiwan? It could reach super typhoon strength; next Thursday will be key to its impact on Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The weather page 台灣颱風論壇｜天氣特急 analyzed the developing Typhoon Kajiki, saying it may turn north as the Pacific High weakens around next Thursday, when it reaches waters south of Okinawa. Forecast models differ on how much the high will weaken, leaving the storm’s path highly uncertain.
Facts
The developing Typhoon Kajiki is expected to reach waters south of Okinawa around next Thursday (the 22nd), when it may begin turning north as the Pacific High weakens.
The speed and extent of the Pacific High’s weakening will determine when, where and at what angle the typhoon turns north, as well as whether it hits Japan.
The developing Typhoon Kajiki will pass over an area with high ocean heat content and could reach severe typhoon strength if environmental conditions are favorable.
Current models suggest the developing Typhoon Kajiki is more likely to move toward Japan, with a relatively low chance of affecting Taiwan.
The typhoon system formed far away and at a low latitude, leaving a long time for it to develop and shift course; it is too early to draw conclusions.
User growth slows! Streaming giant Netflix announces 6% global workforce cuts, putting about 1,000 jobs at risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Netflix announced global layoffs of 6%, affecting about 1,000 employees, its largest round of cuts since 2022. The move aims to address slowing subscriber growth and advance new businesses such as advertising and live sports.
Facts
Netflix plans to cut about 6% of its workforce, putting about 1,000 people at risk of losing their jobs.
This is the company’s largest round of layoffs since 2022.
The cuts are concentrated mainly in the product, technology, legal and human resources teams.
As of the end of 2025, Netflix had about 16,000 full-time employees worldwide.
Netflix is investing heavily in its advertising plan and expanding into live sports broadcasts and cloud gaming.
Taoyuan’s senior citizen card to get expanded benefits next year! Farm purchases and strength classes included; taxi subsidy raised to 90 points
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Taoyuan Mayor 張善政 announced that the Senior Citizen and Welfare Card will be upgraded starting January 1, 116, expanding its uses to include purchases at farmers’ associations and strength classes, and raising the subsidy for accessible taxis to 90 points to improve care for older adults.
Facts
New features for Taoyuan City’s Senior Citizen and Welfare Card will take effect on January 1, 116, covering purchases at farmers’ associations, strength classes for older adults and medical care.
Starting New Year’s Day next year, the subsidy for each accessible taxi ride in Taoyuan City will increase to 90 points.
As of September this year, Taoyuan City’s accessible taxi fleet had grown to 16,954 vehicles.
The number of low-floor buses in Taoyuan City has risen to 407, accounting for 52% of urban buses.
Original截至今年8月底，桃園市已設立445處社區照顧關懷據點及巷弄長照站，里涵蓋率近七成。
The Department of Public Health has provided ICO health assessments to more than 35,000 older adults.
Taoyuan City has established 7 dementia-friendly communities, 11 joint dementia care centers and 39 community dementia support sites.
Taoyuan Metro’s north depot project saves nearly 4 years! Elevated 5 stations enter dynamic testing as service aims to start by year-end
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Construction on the northern section of the Taoyuan Metro Green Line is ahead of schedule, with dynamic testing underway at 5 elevated stations as the line aims to open by year-end. The city government adopted new construction methods to shorten the north depot project timeline and improve nearby transit connections and pedestrian access, ensuring the benefits of the metro project.
Facts
Taoyuan Mayor 張善政 said the city government introduced a “cement mixing method” to shorten the north depot construction period from 6 to 8 years to 3 years and 8 months.
Dynamic testing has begun in stages at 5 elevated stations on the northern section of the Taoyuan Metro Green Line.
To improve pedestrian conditions around the station, the Department of Rapid Transit Systems invested more than NT$70 million and secured a NT$120 million subsidy from the National Land Management Agency.
After taking office, the city government team completed site grading work covering approximately 900,000 cubic meters in just 8 months.
Construction units have coordinated the relocation of 161 facilities, including electrical cabinets and utility poles, that were obstructing access.
Targeting the Taoyuan Airport MRT and sports park! 3 Zhongli social housing projects break ground in succession, with nearly a thousand homes slated for completion by 2030
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Zhongli No. 8's “Huanbei Social Housing” broke ground on the 13th.
Zhongli No. 6's “Zhongyun Social Housing” and Zhongli No. 7's “Xingyuan Social Housing” began construction on the 15th.
The 3 social housing projects in Zhongli will provide nearly a thousand homes in total.
The Taoyuan City Government has planned or tendered approximately 11,000 social housing units.
All Taoyuan social housing projects are expected to be completed by 2030.
More than 4,000 social housing units were advanced during former Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan's 8-year term.
The current city government's projects, including those in the planning stage and preparing to break ground, now total more than 5,000 units.
The next AI computing race is all about power! Tatung Energy's new strategy targets AI infrastructure opportunities
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大同公司 (2371) announced a new energy strategy at 2026 Taiwan International Smart Energy Week. General Manager Chang Sung-pin said it would transform into an energy infrastructure integrator, combining AI data center and smart grid technologies to seize opportunities in AI infrastructure.
Facts
大同公司 announced a new energy strategy on the 14th at “2026 Taiwan International Smart Energy Week.”
Tatung General Manager Chang Sung-pin outlined the company's transformation from a power equipment supplier to an “energy infrastructure integrator.”
Tatung's “TTG AIDC CUBE” modular AI data center offers a rapid deployment plan that can be implemented in as little as 180 days.
天宇工業's AIDC UPS business has entered Tatung's AIDC supply chain.
This year's Smart Energy Week exhibition runs from Oct. 14 to 16.
112 Kaohsiung senior couples relive happy moments; longest marriage of 73 years celebrates enduring love
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The Kaohsiung City Government held a celebration honoring senior couples on the 14th, recognizing 112 elderly couples and announcing changes to the Senior Citizen Card's social welfare points and new medical fee discounts, as part of efforts to make the city more age-friendly.
Facts
The Kaohsiung City Government held the “115 Senior Couples Celebration,” inviting 112 senior couples who have been married for 50 years or more.
The longest-married couple was Grandpa Dai Yangwen and Grandma Dai Wangwangren, who have been married for 73 years.
There were 3 couples celebrating platinum anniversaries (70 years or more), 31 celebrating diamond anniversaries (60 years or more), and 78 celebrating golden anniversaries (50 years or more).
Starting in October, the Senior Citizen Card's social welfare points will change from 600 points issued monthly to 1,800 points issued once every quarter.
An additional 22 contracted medical institutions will accept the Senior Citizen Card for discounts on outpatient registration fees.
Fooyin University brings SEL emotional education into everyday campus life, with departments joining hands to foster a caring “I’m good, you’re good, we’re all good” culture
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輔英科技大學 held an emotional education fair on the 14th, bringing together multiple departments for cross-disciplinary collaboration to incorporate SEL principles into everyday campus life. Through interactive activities and AI music creation, the event put its caring “I’m good, you’re good, we’re all good” culture into practice and enhanced students' social and emotional skills.
Facts
輔英科技大學 held an emotional education fair on the 14th with the theme “Warmth of the Heart, Power of Love.”
The event was organized by the Office of Student Affairs' Counseling and Guidance Center, with several other departments taking part.
The 5 core SEL competencies are self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
The event used the AI music generation software Suno to create the theme song “Warmth of the Heart.”
President Lin Jueshi said the university promotes both expertise and warmth, with warmth encompassing SEL, or social and emotional learning.
The Counseling and Guidance Center planned activities featuring “relationship cards” and “painted wooden hand mirrors.”
New Taipei Animal Protection Office's “4 layers of safeguards”! Preventing dead pigs from reaching dining tables
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The New Taipei Animal Protection Office has established 4 layers of safeguards to prevent dead pigs from reaching dining tables, using electronic triplicate processing forms, GPS monitoring, and joint inspections to ensure biosecurity.
Facts
The New Taipei City Government's Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office has established 4 layers of safeguards to control the handling of dead pigs at 3 points: pig farms, rendering trucks, and rendering plants.
The 4 safeguards include electronic triplicate processing forms, GPS tracking, roadside inspections, and cloud-based data cross-checks.
In the past 3 years, the Animal Protection Office has conducted a total of 468 inspections of disinfection operations for rendering vehicles in the city, with no irregularities found.
Under Article 16 of the Animal Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act, violations involving vehicles transporting rendering materials are punishable by a fine of up to NT$100,000.
Failure to properly handle animals infected with or suspected of having a designated animal infectious disease is punishable by a fine of up to NT$150,000.
New Taipei Municipal United Hospital makes strides in green healthcare! Cuts annual carbon emissions by 212 metric tons and earns dual certifications for greenhouse gas inventory and sustainability report
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新北市立聯合醫院 held a presentation on the results of its dual green sustainability certifications on the 14th, announcing that it had completed third-party verification of its greenhouse gas inventory and sustainability report. It cut annual carbon emissions by 212 metric tons, building practical experience in green transformation for the public healthcare system.
Facts
New Taipei Municipal United Hospital's annual carbon emissions fell by 212 metric tons from the previous year, a decrease of 2.64%.
New Taipei Municipal United Hospital completed third-party verification of its ISO 14064-1:2018 greenhouse gas inventory.
New Taipei Municipal United Hospital completed third-party assurance of its AA1000AS v3 sustainability report.
New Taipei Municipal United Hospital completed its first greenhouse gas inventory in 2025 and passed third-party verification.
Liu Weizhong, director of 財團法人金屬工業研究發展中心, presented the certification statement at the event.
New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi announced that the 2027 New Taipei Wan Jin Shi Marathon will start on March 21, with registration opening today. This year's course has been improved with McDonald's Hill removed, and a 25th-birthday celebration has been planned to encourage runners to set new PBs.
Facts
The 2027 New Taipei Wan Jin Shi Marathon will be held on March 21 next year.
Original賽事報名登記於10月15日中午12時正式開放。
This year's race has removed “McDonald's Hill,” located between kilometers 33 and 35 near the end of the course.
Runners born on March 21, 2002, can enter a drawing for a free registration.
The marathon and challenge marathon divisions will each draw 25 runners celebrating birthdays to receive free entries.
Biennale's top-prize winner opens a stunning solo exhibition at the Ceramics Museum; Masayuki Sato captures Yingge's memories in clay
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Japanese ceramic artist Masayuki Sato is holding a solo exhibition at the Yingge Ceramics Museum featuring his award-winning work and creations from an artist residency that incorporated local Taiwanese culture.
Facts
“Nest of Shells—Stairs of Scenes: Masayuki Sato Solo Exhibition” is on view in the Sunlight Special Exhibition Room on the first floor of 新北市立鶯歌陶瓷博物館 through Nov. 10.
Japanese ceramic artist Masayuki Sato won the top prize at the “2024 Taiwan Ceramic Biennale.”
A total of 1,216 works from 66 countries competed in the 2024 Taiwan Ceramic Biennale.
Masayuki Sato's work “Nest of Shells 22-05 (Clamor)” won the biennale's top prize.
Four works on display, including “Nest of Shells—Yingge—,” were created during the artist's residency in Taiwan.
Masayuki Sato is currently a specially appointed professor at Kasama College of Ceramic Art in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
UK research team discovers new dinosaur species, a nimble-bodied distant relative of the tyrannosaur
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A UK research team discovered a new dinosaur species on the Isle of Wight. Its scientific name means “unconquered female warrior”; it belongs to the oviraptorosaur group and is a distant relative of the tyrannosaur. The species was lightly built, with long forelimbs and claws. Only fragments of its skull remain, and researchers speculate it may have had feathers, though there is no direct evidence.
A century since Winnie-the-Pooh's original book was published, fans visit the Hundred Acre Wood and step into a storybook world
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A century after the original Winnie-the-Pooh book was published, Ashdown Forest in southern England, which inspired the stories, is drawing visitors eager to revisit the storybook world.
Wildfires in Indonesia cause severe haze, spreading to neighboring Southeast Asian countries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Wildfires continue to burn in Indonesia, scorching more than 900,000 hectares of forest and destroying more than 300 homes on Sumatra, leaving about 1,000 people homeless. The resulting haze has spread to neighboring Southeast Asian countries, worsening air quality in Singapore, which has rolled out a medical subsidy program. Civil society groups have filed lawsuits against 26 officials, including President Prabowo, accusing them of ignoring warnings. Experts say the disaster could peak in December 2026 under the influence of El Niño.
Facts
More than 900,000 hectares of forest burned
More than 300 homes destroyed on Sumatra
Nearly 1,000 people left homeless
26 officials, including President Prabowo
Residents need to pay only about NT$250 per medical visit
Compound disasters pose challenges to the efficiency of firefighting vehicles
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Firefighting vehicles face efficiency challenges when responding to emergencies on uneven roads. Firefighters say muddy terrain is difficult to navigate and can easily damage vehicles, requiring assistance from civilian off-road vehicles. Expert Chen Ho-huang stressed that suspension and center-of-gravity issues increase the risk of rollovers, and called for restrictions on vehicle modifications to be loosened. However, because road traffic safety regulations prohibit changes to wheelbase and suspension systems, legal modifications face inspection hurdles. The fundamental solution is for transportation and emergency response authorities to coordinate on a way forward.
Japan data breach widens: 20 companies and tens of millions of records affected
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Japan’s data breach crisis has widened, with at least 20 companies affected as of the 14th, including 銀之皿, 燒肉王, skyticket and JR East. Millions of records have been exposed in total. Hackers are suspected of exploiting AI agent systems to carry out attacks, while some companies are developing defensive AI to respond to the crisis.
Facts
At least 20 companies affected
Personal data of 6.5 million customers exposed
More than 3 million records of residents’ personal data may have been exposed
「燒肉王」: 10.78 million records
Originalskyticket網站有1400多萬筆
A total of 6.03 million records were also leaked
Just 40 minutes
Rapidly attacked the same website more than 1,200 times
Yemen’s Houthi movement continues attacks on Saudi capital, strikes state oil company with missiles
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Yemen’s Houthi movement has continued attacks on Saudi Arabia, with missiles hitting an administrative building of 阿美石油公司 and striking the capital Riyadh and its airport, causing casualties and damage to facilities. The group has also seized parts of Taiz governorate in Yemen. Iran, meanwhile, has expanded the scope of its attacks on commercial vessels to influence oil prices. The United States said it would respond but would not launch new attacks.
Five-vehicle pileup on Suhua Highway improvement section; passenger trapped in crash dies after being taken to hospital
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A five-vehicle pileup occurred on the Suhua Highway improvement section, and a male front-seat passenger who was trapped died after being taken to hospital. Police said an initial investigation indicated that a gravel truck may have crashed into the vehicles after failing to notice the traffic ahead. The exact cause remains under investigation.
Tech giant Anthropic issues another warning: AI could hijack the internet like a “worm” and be hard to shut down
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Anthropic warned that mid-sized AI models could replicate themselves and hijack the internet, forming a worm-like botnet. The report also covered the arrest by the FBI of a former OpenAI employee suspected of installing a listening device.
Su Chiao-hui signs debate consent form in New Taipei mayoral race; Lee Chuan says he is willing to participate
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Su Chiao-hui, a candidate for New Taipei mayor, has signed debate consent forms with 4 television stations. Kuomintang candidate Lee Chuan said he was willing to participate. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang are expected to hold their second round of talks on the afternoon of the 15th to finalize details of the first debate.
Ocean Affairs Council holds international maritime security conference; retired U.S. admiral urges vigilance against China establishing a new normal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
At the 「2026海線安全國際會議」, National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Lee Wen and retired U.S. Navy Admiral Blair stressed that Taiwan should invest resources in strengthening its defenses and maritime resilience. They also recommended monitoring Chinese military and civilian vessels and upholding international law to prevent China from establishing a gray-zone “new normal.”
Flag presentation ceremony for Nagoya Asian Para Games held today; Taiwan team to compete in 12 events with 71 athletes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The 5th Asian Para Games will be held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, with Taiwan represented by 71 athletes competing in 12 events. President Lai Ching-te attended the flag presentation ceremony and presented a meal allowance. Taekwondo athlete Hsiao Hsiang-wen and powerlifting athlete Lin Tzu-hui shared their thoughts on preparations.
Air conditioner casing dumped in Taichung's Liuchuan River; Environmental Protection Bureau to investigate violator
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
An air conditioner casing was dumped in Taichung's Liuchuan River. The Environmental Protection Bureau will investigate the violator and impose a penalty under the Waste Disposal Act.
Facts
A fine of NT$1,200 to NT$100,000
A member of the public discovered it early on the morning of the 14th
U.S. ambassador to Greece asked to resign by White House amid controversy over personal gain and misconduct
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U.S. Ambassador to Greece Ji Fu'er was asked by the White House to resign amid controversy over personal gain and misconduct, and has submitted his resignation. Meanwhile, new White House spokesperson Zakaria held his first news conference since taking office, drawing debate over his performance.
Facts
A $100,000 credit card bill
Spent 8 minutes on opening remarks
6 minutes later
More than 1 hour later
One of the shortest White House briefings in nearly 10 years
Calls beginning with “+1” surge by 200,000; Criminal Investigation Bureau warns of high scam risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Criminal Investigation Bureau warned that calls beginning with “+1” surged by 200,000. Scammers tamper with caller ID to impersonate police, prosecutors or telecom operators, and use fake websites on LINE to steal accounts and voiceprints for fraud. The number of cases involving stolen accounts surged by 97% in August compared with July.
Facts
Made more than 200,000 calls
At least 20,000 calls
The number of stolen-account cases surged by 97% in August compared with July
What if Treasury yields surge to 6%? Dimon warns of risks; Magnificent Seven unexpectedly become a safe haven for capital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that a surge in Treasury yields to 6% would pose serious risks and advised investors to prepare in advance. In a high-interest-rate environment, the Magnificent Seven have become a safe haven for capital because of their growth potential. But analysts worry that the AI investment boom is obscuring warning signs, including high borrowing costs and inflationary pressures facing other parts of the economy.
Facts
The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury recently topped 5%. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon advised investors to prepare for yields to reach 6%.
If the 10-year Treasury yield rises another 1 percentage point from 5%, the impact could be more severe than after the outbreak of the Iran war in late February this year.
Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF(MAGS-US), which tracks the Magnificent Seven, rose 6.4% in one month.
Columbia Threadneedle estimates that hyperscalers and SpaceX are expected to spend nearly $900 billion combined on capital expenditures this year.
DWS Americas head of fixed income George Catrambone said the 10-year Treasury yield is about 5.23%, still a very long way from 6%.
Calm period for U.S. stocks running short; four major events set to unfold in succession from month-end, with expected volatility up 50%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After a bumpy summer, U.S. stocks have entered a brief calm period, but options pricing indicates that expected volatility in the S&P 500 will surge 50% from Oct. 28. With four major events—the Federal Reserve decision, earnings reports, midterm elections and the jobs report—coming one after another, the market is about to see sharp swings.
Facts
The options market suggests that the S&P 500's average expected daily trading range will surge about 50% from Oct. 28.
BTIG chief technical strategist Jonathan Krinsky said the S&P 500 has gone 52 consecutive trading days without a single-day drop of more than 1%.
Bespoke Investment Group analysis found that the S&P 500 has gone 552 consecutive trading days without a correction, its 12th-longest such streak since 1950.
The U.S. midterm elections will be held on Nov. 3, the centerpiece of this month's busy period.
The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) has continued to decline for months, reflecting subdued swings in the broader market.
Companies mentioned：ORATS、MarketWatch、道瓊市場數據、BTIG、Bespoke Investment Group
Don't count on growth alone to repay debt! IMF offers prescriptions for two major economies: U.S. should spend less, China more
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
At the annual meeting in Bangkok, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said debt is too high in advanced economies such as the United States and Europe. The U.S. needs fiscal measures alongside growth to reduce debt, while China should expand domestic demand. She also warned that high yields have doubled debt-servicing costs for low-income countries and called for greater support for vulnerable nations.
Facts
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged the United States to use tax or spending measures and said it cannot rely on economic growth alone to resolve its debt problem.
IMF advised China to reduce its reliance on exports and shift its growth model from exports toward expanded domestic consumption.
IMF summarized the policy directions for major economies as: China should consume more, the United States should save more, and Europe should invest more.
The average debt-servicing cost of low-income countries rose from 6% of government revenue 10 years ago to 14%.
IMF Fiscal Affairs Department Director Rodrigo Valdes said inflation, high debt and rising yields have squeezed governments' fiscal room to maneuver.
French central bank governor Lagarde said the foremost way to reassure investors is through France's domestic fiscal policy.
Except for Germany and Turkey, the ratio of public debt to gross domestic product in every G20 country was higher in the first quarter of this year than at the end of 2007.
The Big Short's Burry predicts market will peak within 9 months! Revises AI short strategy, targeting Nasdaq 100 and semiconductor ETFs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The investor portrayed in The Big Short, Michael Burry, remains bearish on AI stocks and has shifted his strategy to shorting the NASDAQ100 and semiconductor ETFs. He predicts the market will peak within 9 months and says semiconductor ETFs are excessively concentrated in a few stocks, including 輝達, creating extremely high risk.
Facts
Burry has shifted most of his options positions to put options on the NASDAQ100 and VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF.
Burry expects the market to reach a major peak within the next 9 months.
輝達 accounts for 19.6% of the VanEck semiconductor ETF, while 台積電 ADR accounts for 9.3%.
Burry's put options expire in June 2027.
Burry believes that declining trading volume in Palantir signals that its rally has run out of momentum.
U.S. gets serious: Trump orders review of birth tourism cases going back 6 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Acting on instructions from the Trump administration, the U.S. State Department has launched a comprehensive review of “birth tourism” cases dating back to 2020, aiming to crack down on people who travel to the United States to give birth and obtain citizenship. Secretary of State Rubio's office issued a cable instructing U.S. missions worldwide to strictly review related visa and travel records. Violators will face visa revocation and restrictions on future entry.
Facts
The Trump administration ordered diplomats to review certain visa and travel records from 2020 onward as part of a look back at more than 6 years of “birth tourism” cases.
On the 6th, Secretary of State Rubio's office sent guidance cables on handling suspected birth tourism cases to U.S. missions around the world.
The task force has revoked about 600 visas.
The review covers passenger manifest data for flights from Jan. 24, 2020, through Aug. 1 this year.
When non-U.S. citizens apply for passports for young children, their past travel records will face more rigorous scrutiny.
Family members suspected of helping arrange “birth tourism” may have their U.S. visas revoked.
The review must be completed by the end of November.
Iran taunts that it can’t wait to sink U.S. warships! Saudi Aramco building also attacked and catches fire
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Tensions in the Middle East are rising. A Saudi Aramco building was attacked and caught fire, with no casualties. Iran threatened to sink U.S. warships, while the U.S. military pushed back and stressed that it controls the safety of the shipping lanes.
Facts
An administrative building belonging to 沙烏地阿美 in Dhahran was attacked and caught fire, with no injuries.
Ali Ozmaei, a commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, threatened to wait for U.S. warships to approach the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz and sink them.
An attack on Riyadh airport caused multiple deaths, and the airport will be closed until Saturday.
The U.S. military helped Gulf partners transport more than 19 million barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said the U.S. military would not attack Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
俄羅斯儲蓄銀行 confirmed that its data processing center in Balakovo, Saratov Oblast, was hit by a drone, but stressed that systems were operating normally and there were no casualties. The incident followed an attack on a Yandex data center, prompting the Russian government to focus more on protecting infrastructure.
Facts
俄羅斯儲蓄銀行 confirmed that its data processing center in Balakovo, Saratov Oblast, was hit by a drone.
Ukrainian forces struck 2 large data centers owned by Russian technology company Yandex on successive days last week.
Russian Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev said the Digital Development Ministry was discussing with the Defense Ministry how to protect these facilities.
Cuts a thousand jobs ahead of earnings report! Netflix growth slows, biggest layoffs since 2022
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Netflix announced 1,000 job cuts worldwide, its largest layoffs since 2022, to address slowing growth and optimize resource allocation. The co-CEO stressed that the company remained on track to meet its year-end profit target, and that the cuts would focus on support and technology departments.
Facts
Netflix will cut about 1,000 jobs worldwide, accounting for 6% of its workforce.
The layoffs will be concentrated mainly in the product, technology, legal and human resources teams.
Netflix shares have fallen more than 40% over the past 12 months.
According to Antenna data, Netflix’s U.S. subscriber churn rate is just above 2%.
亞馬遜 and 迪士尼 have also made major workforce cuts in recent months.
Netflix last announced large-scale layoffs in June 2022.
AMD raises GDDR6 memory prices again! RX 9000 series graphics cards may follow suit, while 輝達 holds off for now
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
超微半導體 announced a GDDR6 memory price increase effective Oct. 1, which is expected to raise costs for the Radeon RX 9000 series and lead to subsequent price hikes; 輝達 has not raised prices for the GDDR7 memory used in its RTX 50 series for now.
Facts
超微半導體 has informed its partners that the GDDR6 memory price increase took effect on Oct. 1.
GDDR6 memory is widely used in 超微半導體’s Radeon RX 5000, RX 6000 and RX 7000 series, as well as the RX 9000 series, which uses the RDNA 4 architecture.
Components such as surface-mount devices (SMDs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs) have also become more expensive, driving up graphics card manufacturing costs.
輝達 has not yet notified its partners of any memory price increases.
輝達’s RTX 50 series uses GDDR7 memory, which costs more than GDDR6.
Korean media: Global chip giants form R&D alliance to counter the rise of China’s 長鑫存儲
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Korea Commercial News reported that 應用材料 opened its EPIC Center in Sunnyvale, California, with participation from companies including Samsung, SK海力士 and 台積電. The companies are investing $5 billion to counter the rise of China’s 長鑫存儲.
Facts
Total investment reaches $5 billion
Market share reaches 39%
NAND market share stands at 29.3%
長鑫存儲’s market share reaches 10%
4% in the same period last year
Companies mentioned：應用材料、三星電子、SK海力士、台積電、長鑫存儲、英特爾、美光、博通、愛德萬測試、Screen、鎧俠、Besi、艾司摩爾、Counterpoint Research
Streaming leader Netflix reportedly to cut a thousand jobs as growth slows
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. media reported that streaming leader Netflix is reportedly set to cut about 1000 jobs because of slowing growth, equivalent to 6% of its workforce. Company executives said the company needed to maintain discipline in staffing and resources to fulfill its mission, while revenue growth has slowed quarter by quarter.
U.S. inflation boosts rate-hike expectations; European stocks close higher against the trend
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. inflation data came in above expectations, prompting investors to raise their expectations for a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike later this month. The dollar and Treasury yields climbed, but major European stock markets closed higher against the trend.
Pope undergoes surgery to remove tumor; doctor says he has resumed walking and eating
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV has resumed eating normally, walking and doing breathing exercises after surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumor. Initial tests showed that his recovery was proceeding normally.
Woman found dead in pool of blood in Taichung’s Tanzi District; son suspected of killing her, detained without visitation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A woman surnamed Zhou was found dead in a pool of blood in Taichung’s Tanzi District. Prosecutors secured approval to detain her son, surnamed Lin, without visitation on suspicion of killing his mother.
台灣自來水公司 said pipeline replacement work on Baoyi Road, Baokang Road and other roads in Chiayi City caused water outages in some areas of its service region.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some villages in Shulin District, New Taipei City, due to a pipeline leak. The outage is scheduled from 23:27 on Oct. 14, 2026, to 05:00 on Oct. 15.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for several villages in the East District of Hsinchu City due to underground leak inspections and district testing. The affected areas include Qianjia, Ligong, Jiangong, Puding and Fenggong villages. The outage is scheduled from 23:07 on Oct. 14, 2026, to 03:00 on Oct. 15.
Land Strong Wind Special Report (Yellow Alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Taitung County, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a Land Strong Wind Special Report (Yellow Alert), affecting some areas of Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Taitung County and Penghu County, and reminding people to take precautions against strong winds.
Due to emergency repairs to a leak in the 100mm PVCP in front of Bao'an Road in Yong'an District, water will be shut off in Weixin Village, Yong'an District, Kaohsiung City, and Yancheng Village, Mituo District.
New from ピュオーラ: “Ultra-Adhering Whipped-Foam Toothpaste”! Whipped foam even on smartphones and sofas!? New commercial featuring Yuki Yamada released
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
花王’s oral care brand ピュオーラ is launching a new product, “ピュオーラ Ultra-Adhering Whipped-Foam Toothpaste,” on October 24, 2026. Its rich whipped foam clings throughout the mouth and cleanses bacteria that cause bad breath and periodontal disease. A new commercial and interview video featuring actor Yuki Yamada have also been released.
Facts
Approximately 91.4% oral coverage
Available from October 24, 2026
85 g each
Formulated with high-concentration fluoride*8, 1450 ppm
“THANKS, LIGHT” first-person puzzle game launches today!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Game Source Entertainment announced that “THANKS, LIGHT.”, a first-person 3D puzzle game developed by Lightersgames, launched today on PlayStation®5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
Enjoy LINEマンガ on the large screen of a foldable smartphone! Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series and LINEマンガ Coins giveaway campaign
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
LINE Digital Frontier株式会社 and サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社 are running a campaign offering LINEマンガ Coins to purchasers of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series.
Facts
Up to ¥2,000 worth
300 winners selected by lottery
LINEマンガ Coins worth ¥1,000
Companies mentioned：LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、LINEマンガ、サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社、Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra、Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8、Samsung Membersアプリ、Samsung Japan公式X、Galaxy Harajuku、Galaxy Studio Osaka、Sensor Tower
[Setagaya Ward only] November-only campaign | Collecting care beds, wheelchairs, and walkers left after caregiving ends | Unwanted-item collection by まるっと本舗
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
SYSTR株式会社 is running a November campaign in Setagaya Ward only to collect care equipment such as beds and wheelchairs, offering users of its flat-rate packages a discount of up to ¥1,000.
What is Japan’s best condiment this year? Final judging for the “17th Condiment Championship 2026” to be held from October 14 to 18!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
一般社団法人日本野菜ソムリエ協会 will hold the final judging for the “17th Condiment Championship 2026” from October 14 to 18 at AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū in Kagurazaka, Tokyo, with 54 products competing. The results will be announced on October 20, and talk events featuring キッコーマンこころダイニング株式会社 and GOLDEN MUSTARD株式会社, among others, are also planned.
Health Calendar | There Will Always Be Something Better, but What We Have Now Is Best - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
The article explores the mindset of constantly seeking better options because of fear of missing out (FOMO), explains the differences in decision-making between maximizers and satisficers, and recommends embracing “what we have now is best” to reduce psychological strain and regain a sense of satisfaction.