キャピタル・インターナショナル株式会社 filed its securities report for the 5th period from July 2025 to July 2026, disclosing net income for the period of approximately 10.5 billion yen and a return of 32.7%.
Facts
Net income for the 5th period was 10,501,637 yen.
The return for the 5th period was 32.7%.
Current assets at the end of the period amounted to 46,868,009 yen.
【野村アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 65th Fiscal Period (2025/07/23–2026/07/21)
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Nomura Asset Management filed a securities report (65th fiscal period) for beneficiary certificates of a domestic investment trust. The fund invests in yen-denominated public and corporate bonds and seeks stable investment performance. Total assets at the end of the period were approximately 25 billion yen, and net income for the period was approximately 194 million yen.
Facts
Nomura Asset Management filed a securities report.
The return for the 65th calculation period was 0.7%.
Total assets at the end of the period were 25,029,691,834 yen.
【アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 45th Fiscal Period (2026/01/17–2026/07/16)
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アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社 filed a securities report for the 45th fiscal period from Jan. 17 to July 16, 2026. It incurred a net loss for the period, and its return turned negative.
Facts
アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社 filed a securities report (45th fiscal period) for beneficiary certificates of a domestic investment trust.
Original2026年7月31日現在の1口当たり純資産額は0.3319円である。
The return for the 45th specified period was -10.0%.
Operating profit or loss for the period was -4,743,319,236 yen.
The EDINET code is E10677, and there is no applicable securities code.
【東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 27th Fiscal Period (2026/01/20–2026/07/21)
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東京海上アセットマネジメント filed a securities report for the 27th fiscal period. Net assets and operating profit increased, strengthening its financial base.
Facts
Original東京海上アセットマネジメントは2026年10月16日に有価証券報告書を提出した。
Net assets at the end of the period (as of July 21, 2026) were 55,506,737,068 yen.
Operating profit for the period was 5,484,969,058 yen.
The liquid assets of the parent investment trust beneficiary certificates increased from the end of the previous period to the end of the current period.
Unpaid profit distributions at the end of the period were 532,818,224 yen.
【キャピタル・インターナショナル株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 35th Fiscal Period (2026/01/21–2026/07/21)
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キャピタル・インターナショナル株式会社 announced its results for the 35th fiscal period from January to July 2026, reporting operating revenue of 5.83 billion yen and net income of 5.38 billion yen. Assets also increased, with investments focused on Japanese equities.
Facts
キャピタル・インターナショナル株式会社 filed a securities report on Oct. 16, 2026.
Operating revenue for the 35th fiscal period was 5,830,062,773 yen.
Net income for the 35th fiscal period was 5,387,414,515 yen.
【三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 6th Fiscal Period (2026/01/20–2026/07/17)
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三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント filed a securities report for beneficiary certificates of a domestic investment trust. It incurred a net loss for the period, and its return was negative.
Facts
The return for the 6th specified period (Jan. 20, 2026–July 17, 2026) was -9.7%.
【アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 45th Fiscal Period (2026/01/17–2026/07/16)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社 filed a securities report for the 45th fiscal period and posted an operating loss for the period. Its asset scale and return both declined.
Facts
アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社 filed a securities report on Oct. 16, 2026.
The return for the 45th specified period was negative 10.0%.
【ＵＢＳアセット・マネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 46th Fiscal Period (2026/01/20–2026/07/17)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
UBSアセット・マネジメント filed a report for the 46th fiscal period. It recorded assets of approximately 35.76821 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 2.89076 billion yen, and outlined a policy of pursuing stable returns and asset growth.
Facts
UBSアセット・マネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report for the 46th fiscal period.
Total assets at the end of the period were 35,768,205,254 yen.
Operating revenue for the period was 3,085,936,308 yen.
Operating profit for the period was 2,890,760,862 yen.
【フィデリティ投信株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 56th Fiscal Period (2026/01/21–2026/07/21)
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Facts
Total assets at the end of the 56th fiscal period were 13,713,342,445 yen.
Operating profit for the 56th fiscal period was -111,320,873 yen (a loss).
The fund invests in a diversified range of assets, including U.S. Treasury bonds, U.S. high-yield corporate bonds, bonds from developed countries and bonds from emerging countries.
【ニッセイアセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 2nd Fiscal Period (2025/07/19–2026/07/21)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ニッセイアセットマネジメント filed a securities report for fiscal 2025–2026. Assets totaled approximately 6.1 billion yen, and net income for the period was approximately 2.58 billion yen. The report disclosed the status of an equity investment trust targeting medium- to long-term growth.
Facts
ニッセイアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report covering the period from July 19, 2025, to July 21, 2026.
Total assets at the end of the period were 6,115,047,681 yen.
The fund's basic policy is to seek medium- to long-term growth in trust assets.
A new department store is coming to Taiwan! 'A huge 4,500-ping cinema, easy access by MRT and convenient transport'; opening date and location revealed
64-year-old woman inherits 3 properties from her mother, amassing 170 million in assets! She thought she would never have to worry about money again, but ended up lamenting: I really wish I hadn’t inherited them
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After inheriting 3 properties from her mother, 64-year-old Yukiko has total assets of 170 million yen, but the inheritance tax, repair costs and management burden have left her physically and mentally exhausted. She is considering selling the properties.
Facts
The 3 properties Yukiko inherited from her mother are estimated to have a total value of 170 million yen.
The rental apartment Yukiko inherited is worth about 75 million yen, is about 35 years old and has 6 rental units.
Yukiko has to take money from her own savings to pay the inheritance tax.
2 tenants have moved out of the rental apartment, and repairs costing more than 1 million yen are needed before it can be rented out again.
Final results from Japan’s 2023 Housing and Land Survey show that the country had 9.002 million vacant homes.
Millions of workers will get bigger pensions! The latest on labor insurance pensions and rates: one calculation shows the rate hitting the 13% cap—but it still won’t be enough
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The labor insurance rate will rise to the 13% cap in 2027, while pension benefits are expected to increase by 5.52% to 5.99% due to inflation. However, the labor insurance fund is still projected to post a deficit of NT$111.16 billion next year, marking its 11th consecutive year of spending more than its income and reflecting financial pressure from demographic changes.
Facts
The labor insurance rate for ordinary accidents will rise to the legal cap of 13% in 2027.
Labor insurance pensions are projected to rise by a cumulative 5.52% to 5.99% in 2027.
The labor insurance fund’s premium revenue is projected to be NT$568.73 billion in 2027.
The labor insurance fund’s projected benefit payments for 2027 are NT$679.89 billion.
The projected gap in the labor insurance fund’s finances in 2027 is NT$111.16 billion.
Labor insurance will spend more than its income for the 11th consecutive year in 2027.
A worker earning a monthly salary of NT$30,900 pays about NT$803 a month in labor insurance premiums.
蔣萬安 pitches an AI park, prompting 沈伯洋 to ask, “What kind of corridor?” 凌濤 blasts him: “So should it be built in the cloud?”
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In the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, 蔣萬安’s vision for relocating Songshan Airport and building an AI park drew criticism from 沈伯洋. Taoyuan City Councilor 凌濤 blasted 沈伯洋 for changing his position, saying he had previously advocated an AI ecosystem and convenient talent mobility but now rejected the idea of a corridor, showing that he was changing his tune for political rivalry.
Facts
沈伯洋 questioned 蔣萬安’s plan, asking, “What kind of corridor?”
沈伯洋 said during a trip to the U.S. in July that he wanted to build a comprehensive ecosystem over 30 years for industries such as AI, design and the arts.
沈伯洋 previously advocated making it possible for talent to find a new offer just 3 MRT stations away after leaving a job.
凌濤 said 沈伯洋’s performance showed that he could not hide his ideology and true position.
台積電 Q3 profit surges to 763 billion, but why did its share price plunge? 10 key takeaways from the earnings call, including Wei Zhejia’s confirmation of the bottom line for a Texas fab
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台積電 posted record third-quarter profit, but its share price fell. The earnings call confirmed that it is evaluating a fab in Texas and emphasized strict capacity management and continued strong AI demand.
Facts
台積電’s third-quarter net profit was NT$763.06 billion, with earnings per share of NT$29.43.
Original台積電2奈米製程營收占比從3%提升至8%，先進製程合計貢獻近8成。
台積電 projects fourth-quarter revenue of about NT$1.6631 trillion to NT$1.7267 trillion.
台積電 and U.S. foundry 格芯 are working together to address the shortfall in advanced packaging capacity.
台積電 does not allow customers to sublease or auction off wafer capacity.
Japanese chef papuchan shared tips for frying sunny-side-up eggs, saying that a cold pan is usually the reason eggs stick. The advice is to heat an iron pan dry for one minute before adding oil. papuchan also explained how adding water affects the texture: adding water works well with rice, while frying without water is ideal for serving with toast.
Facts
Japanese chef papuchan says eggs usually stick not because of the pan, but because of when the oil is added.
A washed iron pan often retains tiny droplets of water. Pouring oil into a cold pan causes the oil and water to mix, preventing a protective film from forming on the pan’s surface.
To fry a sunny-side-up egg in an iron pan, first preheat the pan over medium heat without oil for about 1 minute. Add cooking oil once all the moisture has evaporated.
Adding water and covering the pan to steam-fry the egg makes the white tender and the yolk rich and runny, making it a great choice to eat with rice.
To fry without water, cook the egg directly over the heat without covering the pan. The hot oil makes the edges of the white golden and crispy, while the yolk sets more firmly.
Weather forecast: Make the most of the good weather! Next cold air mass arrives on this day, bringing “2 straight days of falling temperatures and rain”; a new typhoon may also form. The forecast for the coming week
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Weather expert 吳德榮 said the “autumn tiger” will bring highs of 35 degrees to western Taiwan from the 16th to the 20th. The northeast monsoon will strengthen from the 21st to the 22nd, bringing rain to northern Taiwan. Tropical Storm 薔琵 is east of Guam and could intensify into a severe typhoon before making a large loop over the seas south of Japan.
Facts
From today (the 16th) through the 20th, the “autumn tiger” weather pattern will affect Taiwan, with highs reaching 35 degrees in western Taiwan.
The lowest temperature recorded this morning on Taiwan’s low-lying areas was 17.6 degrees Celsius in Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County.
A surge in the northeasterly monsoon is expected to move south from the 21st to the 22nd, bringing rain to areas exposed to the wind.
Tropical Storm 薔琵 is currently over the waters east of Guam and has the potential to strengthen into a severe typhoon.
Most forecasts show Typhoon 薔琵 making a large loop toward the northeast over the seas south of Japan.
Commentary: Buying U.S. LNG makes Taiwan a costly “double sucker”; Lai Ching-te should learn from South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung
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The article analyzes Trump’s claim that Taiwan had pledged major investment in an Alaska LNG project, criticizing the move for making Taiwan a “double sucker” at the hands of the U.S. In contrast with South Korea’s cautious assessment of the risks, it argues that the project has low economic viability and extremely high risks.
Facts
Trump posted that Taiwan had pledged to buy $70 billion to $80 billion worth of Alaska LNG and invest $4.4 billion.
The planned investment in the Alaska LNG project is about $55 billion.
The Alaska LNG project requires construction of a 1,287-kilometer interstate gas pipeline.
The Alaska LNG project’s construction costs are more than 2 times those of similar projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
The lead developer has obtained letters of intent for framework agreements totaling as much as 13 million tons from several Asian countries.
South Korea once announced a $200 billion energy investment plan in the U.S., including about $50 billion for the Alaska LNG project.
The Alaska LNG project is not expected to be completed and begin exports until 2031-2032.
Explainer: No gift tax return needed for gifts under NT$2.44 million? How cash gifts and stock gifts from parents differ—3 scenarios explained in one chart
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This article explains that the gift tax exemption in 2026 is NT$2.44 million, calculated per donor. Cash gifts below the exemption do not need to be reported, but stock transfers must be reported even if they are below the exemption to complete the transfer. It also compares the tax differences among 3 ways of gifting stocks.
Facts
The gift tax exemption in 2026 remains NT$2.44 million per person per year and is calculated per donor.
In principle, a donor does not need to file a gift tax return if the total value of all gifts made during the same year does not exceed the exemption.
When parents give their own stocks to their children, they must still file a gift tax return to obtain proof and complete the transfer, even if the value does not exceed the exemption.
Living expenses, education expenses and medical expenses that a person legally responsible for support pays for a dependent, in accordance with regulations, are not included in the total value of gifts.
Under Article 5, Paragraph 3 of the Estate and Gift Tax Act, when parents use their own funds to buy stocks in their child’s name, the transaction is still treated as a gift, based on the amount the parents actually paid.
A stock gift is not a sale of securities and is not subject to securities transaction tax, but it still requires a gift tax return.
Taxpayers who voluntarily file amended returns and pay the taxes they underreported before being reported or investigated may be exempt from penalties, but interest will still be added.
Beijing Watch》Stephen Shih’s “condom leakage theory” sparks controversy！Hong Kong’s falling birthrate raises alarm：Why doesn’t offering cash to encourage childbirth work as well as buying a cup of coffee？
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中原集團 founder Stephen Shih sparked controversy with his “condom leakage theory,” suggesting that lowering condom quality could boost the birthrate. This article refutes the idea, noting that the number of births in Hong Kong has fallen below 30,000 and arguing that the fundamental problems are high housing prices and the cost of raising children, not contraception.
Facts
Stephen Shih published a column titled “The Advent of Condoms Is the Main Cause of Falling Birthrates,” arguing that the government should require condom manufacturers to supply defective products that leak as a way to regulate the birthrate.
Hong Kong recorded about 29,700 births from 2025 through mid-2026, falling below the 30,000 mark for the first time.
In 2025, Hong Kong’s total fertility rate fell to an average of about 0.733 children per woman.
Mainland China once introduced a childcare subsidy of 3,000 yuan a year, described as working out to “9.9” a day.
Stephen Shih acknowledged that deliberately compromising the function of condoms would harm the personal interests of most people and that conditions are not currently suitable for implementing the proposal.
Don’t forget to claim government money！“100-yuan red envelope per person” available to everyone in Taiwan before 10/31；how to claim and eligibility at a glance
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The Taipei and New Taipei city governments are promoting a cross-city sports program, linking 25 national sports centers in October 2026 to offer the public free sports vouchers and U Coin rewards and encourage regular exercise.
Facts
The Taipei and New Taipei city governments have teamed up on the “Sports Without Limits, Unlimited Across Taipei and New Taipei” program, linking 25 national sports centers across the 2 cities from October 1 to October 31, 2026.
People across Taiwan can receive a 100-yuan sports voucher by checking in at a participating venue；limited to 1 per person and valid through October 31, 2026.
New Taipei City has 16 participating venues, including the Xinzhuang, Sanchong, Banqiao, Zhonghe, Tucheng, Luzhou, Tamsui, Xizhi, Yonghe, Shulin, Yingge, Sanxia, Ruifang, Wugu, Taishan and Xindian National Sports Centers.
Taipei residents must redeem 100 U Coins for a cross-city sports voucher worth 100 yuan between October 1 and October 23 to use it at participating venues in New Taipei City.
Taipei residents who exercise at least 12 times during the program can earn up to 200 U Coins in rewards；the points can be used through December 31, 2026.
Violations carry a hefty 36,000-yuan fine plus towing and impoundment！Major new traffic rules take effect in July 2027；a guide to the announced legislation at a glance
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財團法人車輛安全審驗中心 has announced a draft new rule on motorcycle license plate angles, setting upper and lower limits and rotation angles. It is expected to take effect in stages from 2027 to 2028 to resolve enforcement disputes and improve legibility.
Facts
財團法人車輛安全審驗中心 announced a draft amendment to the “Regulations Governing Vehicle Type Safety Certification” in early October, setting an angle limit for rear motorcycle license plates for the first time.
Under the new rules, a motorcycle’s rear license plate may not tilt upward by more than 40 degrees or downward by more than 15 degrees；its leftward, rightward and rotational angles must all be 0 degrees.
The new motorcycle license plate angle rules will first apply to new models from July 1, 2027, and will extend to all newly manufactured motorcycles from January 1, 2028.
Several motorcycles parked by the roadside in Tainan were towed and had their plates removed for “flipped-up plates,” with owners also hit with hefty fines of 36,000 yuan, sparking dissatisfaction.
The Ministry of Labor has extended the Employment Stabilization Measures through the end of October 2026, offering reduced-hours wage subsidies to workers in 9 manufacturing industries. The subsidy is up to 11,500 yuan per month, rising to 16,300 yuan when combined with vocational training.
Facts
The Employment Stabilization Measures have been extended from August 1 through October 31, 2026.
Eligible employees in the 9 designated manufacturing industries can receive a monthly wage-difference subsidy of up to NT$11,500 while working reduced hours.
Those who also take part in a vocational training program can receive total monthly support of up to NT$16,300.
The subsidy is calculated as 70% of the difference between a worker’s average insured monthly salary over the 1 to 3 months before reduced hours began and the actual agreed salary after the reduction.
To qualify for the subsidy, the period of reduced hours agreed with the employer must last at least 30 days.
Workers must apply within 90 days from the day after each 30-day period is completed.
Workers in reduced-hours jobs outside the 9 manufacturing industries cannot apply for the wage-difference subsidy, but can still enroll in the Recharge Program and receive a training allowance.
Explainer》Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang clash over school lunches！Are all Taipei elementary and junior high students really getting free meals？A graphic shows which students are eligible
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and candidate Shen Po-yang debated the free school lunch policy. Chiang insisted on making meals free for all to promote equality, while Shen suggested retaining a paid upgrade option to improve quality. The policy will cover about 186,000 elementary and junior high school students starting in the 115 academic year.
Facts
Taipei will provide free lunches at public and private elementary and junior high schools starting in the 115 academic year, benefiting about 186,000 students.
Taipei’s free school lunch subsidy is 70 yuan per meal for elementary school students and 75 yuan for junior high school students, plus an additional 17 yuan per meal for 三章一Q-certified and organic ingredients.
Chiang Wan-an said the aim of free school lunches is to ensure children do not feel differences at the table because of their families’ financial circumstances.
Taipei’s free school lunches include organic vegetables 3 times a week and organic rice 1 time a week, as well as a specially selected meal featuring an upgraded main dish at least once a week.
Former 南京博物院 director Xu Huping died after being sentenced for bribery. During his tenure, he improperly arranged for paintings donated by Pang Laichen, including “Spring in Jiangnan,” to be transferred and sold at low prices, resulting in the loss of cultural relics. Some have been recovered, but others are still missing, and the responsibility of those involved remains to be determined.
Facts
Former 南京博物院 director Xu Huping died on the 12th of this month at a prison hospital in Nanjing, aged 81.
Xu Huping was sentenced to 三 years in prison for bribery and fined 200,000 yuan.
In 1959, Pang Laichen’s descendants donated 137 valuable works to 南京博物院, including Qiu Ying’s “Spring in Jiangnan.”
“Spring in Jiangnan” was initially priced at 25,000 yuan. A museum attendant surnamed Zhang secretly changed the price to 2,250 yuan to buy it, then resold it for 120,000 yuan.
The whereabouts of “Pine Winds at a Quiet Temple,” a Ming dynasty work by Wang Fu, remain unknown in the cultural relics trafficking case.
CPBL Taiwan Series schedule at a glance！味全龍 and 中信兄弟 open play on the 17th；tickets for historic first “Dragons-Elephants showdown” G1 sold out
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The 2026 CPBL Taiwan Series begins on October 17, with 味全龍 taking on 中信兄弟 in the first “Dragons-Elephants showdown” in history. Tickets for the opener have sold out, and all games will be held at the Taipei Dome.
Facts
The 2026 Taiwan Series, the 37th season of the Chinese Professional Baseball League, officially begins on October 17.
The Taiwan Series matchup between 味全龍 and 中信兄弟 marks the first time the 2 teams have faced each other in the championship series.
All of the Taiwan Series’ up to 7 games will be held at the Taipei Dome.
味全龍 ace import pitcher Chiang Han posted a 1.49 ERA and 136 strikeouts this season, winning the league titles in both ERA and strikeouts.
All tickets for Taiwan Series G1 have sold out.
中信兄弟 will seek the 11th championship in the team’s history this year.
With the best overall record of the season, 味全龍 will have home-field advantage in 5 games: Games 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7.
Older people no longer need to pay National Health Insurance premiums! 16 counties and cities announce “full automatic payments with no application required”; see launch dates, eligibility and additional subsidies across Taiwan
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Multiple counties and cities across Taiwan are expanding subsidies for older adults’ National Health Insurance premiums, saving each person up to NT$826 per month. Taitung, Nantou and Hualien, among others, began making full payments without requiring applications in 2026; Chiayi City and Miaoli County launched subsidies for older residents; and the 6 special municipalities set income-based eligibility thresholds. The Taiwan People’s Party proposed amending the law to have the central government provide subsidies, but current rules are still determined by each county and city.
Facts
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Taitung County will provide monthly National Health Insurance premium subsidies of up to NT$826 to residents aged 70 or older who have been registered in the county for at least 1 year. No application is required.
Starting April 1, 2026, Nantou County will provide monthly subsidies of up to NT$826, with no income restrictions and no application required, to residents registered in the county who are aged 65 or older, as well as Indigenous residents aged 55 or older.
Starting June 1, 2026, Hualien County will provide monthly subsidies of up to NT$826, with no income restrictions and no application required, to residents aged 65 or older who have been registered in the county for at least 1 year and actually live there.
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, Chiayi City will provide monthly subsidies of up to NT$826, with no income restrictions and no application required, to residents aged 80 who have been registered in the city for at least 6 months.
Miaoli County will launch a trial program in July 2026, providing monthly subsidies of up to NT$826, with no income restrictions and no application required, to residents aged 80 or older who are registered and actually live in the county, as well as Indigenous residents aged 70 or older.
Pingtung County’s first phase of subsidies, starting in July 2026, will target low- and middle-income residents aged 65 to 69. The second phase is expected to expand on Jan. 1, 2027, to residents aged 65 or older who meet income requirements.
Keelung City requires residents aged 65 or older who have been registered in the city for at least 3 years and continue to live there to apply at their district office to receive a monthly subsidy of up to NT$826 per person.
The Taiwan People’s Party Legislative Yuan caucus plans to propose amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, recommending that the central government agency in charge subsidize National Health Insurance premiums for people whose total consolidated income in the most recent 1 year is below the filing threshold or whose tax rate is below 20%.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare launched the Integrated Hospital Care Service Program in 2022. The government subsidizes hospitals to hire care attendants to join nursing teams and assist with patients’ daily care. The program has expanded to 152 hospitals, with funding rising to NT$2.55 billion; foreign care workers will be brought in in the future.
Facts
Under the Integrated Hospital Care Service Program, the government subsidizes hospitals to hire care attendants directly or through contractors to join nursing teams.
Nearly 5 years after the program began, the number of participating hospitals has grown from 40 to 152.
Approved funding has increased from NT$300 million to NT$2.55 billion in 2026.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare provides hospitals with a wage subsidy of NT$750 per care attendant per day.
Hospitals may charge families service fees of NT$0 to NT$1,050 per person per day.
This week’s biggest inside story》14 fewer Asian Games gold medals: What happened to gold medalist and Minister Lee Yang? Ending the military’s “suicidal moves”—why is the U.S. military teaching Taiwan?
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This article examines domestic policy issues in the context of the 2026 local elections, noting that sports training and adjustments to the military’s combat capabilities face the challenge of turning policy into tangible results. Sports Minister Lee Yang has not been held responsible for the sharp drop in Asian Games gold medals, but the effectiveness of the training system is under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Taiwan-U.S. military exchanges have become more public, with U.S. personnel stationed in Taiwan to assist with combat capability assessments.
Facts
Taiwan’s delegation won 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games.
Taiwan’s Asian Games gold medal tally fell by 14 from the previous Games in Hangzhou, reaching its lowest level in nearly 36 years.
Original美國戰爭部政策次長辦公室及國防分析中心有代表常駐國防部。
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo confirmed that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is helping Taiwan enhance its defensive combat capabilities.
KMT candidate Hsu Hsin-ying has gained ground in the Hsinchu County magistrate race.
Explainer》Both Lee Chuan-chuan and Su Chiao-hui discuss senior citizens’ cards! Where can older New Taipei residents spend their 600 monthly points? How much can they save on Taiwan Railways and taxis? See it all in one graphic
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In the 2026 New Taipei mayoral race, candidates Lee Chuan-chuan and Su Chiao-hui have put forward different proposals for senior citizens’ card benefits. The current card’s 600 monthly points can already be used for various purposes, including transportation and medical care, and the city government is planning to expand its use to consumer businesses in the future.
Facts
Starting in July 2026, the monthly points on New Taipei City’s senior citizens’ card will increase from 480 to 600.
Lee Chuan-chuan proposes allowing 300 of the senior citizens’ card’s 600 monthly points to be used for everyday purchases.
Su Chiao-hui says that if elected mayor, she will push to raise the senior citizens’ card allowance to 1,000 points per month.
Each Taiwan Railways trip taken with a New Taipei senior citizens’ card can be reimbursed for up to 150 points, and at least one of the origin or destination stations must be in the Taipei-New Taipei-Keelung-Taoyuan-Yilan area.
Each trip in a designated taxi using a New Taipei senior citizens’ card can be reimbursed for up to 85 points.
The senior citizens’ card can be used for single-entry admission, facility rental and classes at national sports centers, with up to 50 points deducted for each item.
The first 30 minutes on YouBike 2.0 and 2.0E are free, but bikes must be rented in New Taipei City and returned in the Taipei-New Taipei-Keelung-Taoyuan-Yilan area.
The dollar is losing ground after a century of dominance. Can the euro, renminbi or gold replace it? A leading U.S. economist predicts the 2 most likely “scenarios”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Barry Eichengreen, a distinguished professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said on Oct. 15, 2026, that the dollar’s dominance is waning because of U.S. fiscal, financial and policy problems. But no single asset can replace it for now, and he expects a multipolar currency system to emerge.
Facts
Original美元資產在全球外匯存底的佔比從2001年的逾七成降至2025年的56%左右。
The U.S. government’s debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds 100%, and its high level of political polarization makes fiscal problems harder to resolve.
Original全球外匯交易高達九成是用美元，各國外匯存底過半是以美元計價。
The renminbi accounts for only 2% of global foreign exchange reserves and less than 4% of cross-border payments worldwide.
In Europe, only Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have AAA-rated government bonds, with a combined value of about US$4 trillion.
Eichengreen attended a forum hosted by 亞太政經研究協會 on Oct. 15, 2026, and delivered a keynote speech.
The Trump administration is threatening the Federal Reserve’s independence. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has proposed transferring the power to appoint regional Federal Reserve Bank presidents to the Treasury Department and the White House.
10/16 International Morning Brief｜South Korean stocks plunge 7.57% in a single day; Chinese ambassador to the Philippines says use of force could “easily win”; Panasonic recalls 18,000 washing machines in Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
International headlines on Oct. 16 include a 7.57% plunge in South Korean stocks, diplomatic controversy over remarks by China’s ambassador to the Philippines about using force, new U.S. FCC rules closing loopholes for components, and Panasonic’s large-scale recall of washer-dryers.
Facts
South Korea’s KOSPI fell 454.59 points, or 7.57%, on Oct. 15, closing at 5,554.22 points.
From July through Oct. 15, the KOSPI fell 34.47%, while Taiwan stocks rose 1.83% and Hong Kong stocks rose 5.16% over the same period.
China’s ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan, said that if force were used, China “could easily win.” The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said the remarks conveyed a veiled threat to use force.
Panasonic is recalling about 640,000 front-loading washer-dryers worldwide, including 18,144 units in Taiwan.
Behind the scenes》Senior general’s protégé and an investigator join forces in corruption case; Investigation Bureau chief orders national security station to clean house
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office directed the Investigation Bureau to investigate a corruption case involving the Navy and Green Power Technology. Those implicated include former Navy Major General Shih Wu-chiao and Investigation Bureau officer Cheng Chia-chu. Investigation Bureau Director-General Chen Pai-li deployed a national security station to audit national security accounts, and the case involves cross-regional investigations and the detention of senior officials.
Facts
Original高雄地檢署指揮高雄市調查處偵辦海軍綠電光能弊案。
Former Navy Rear Admiral Shih Wu-chiao, former deputy chief of staff of the Zuoying Logistics Support Command, was implicated in the case and detained.
Cheng Chia-chu, an officer at the Investigation Bureau’s Miaoli County Field Station, was initially released on NT$1 million bail, then remanded in custody on Oct. 5, 2026.
Investigation Bureau Director-General Chen Pai-li deployed the national security station to settle the national security accounts with Shih and Cheng.
Shih Wu-chiao and Cheng Chia-chu were close classmates at the Naval Academy.
The U.S. once refused to sell Taiwan this weapon because it was too powerful. Why are anti-radiation missiles a key tool for F-16Vs to destroy enemy air defense networks?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines the role of anti-radiation missiles in suppressing China’s air defense network in a potential Taiwan Strait conflict. Taiwan has purchased U.S.-made AGM-88B HARM missiles, while the status of the domestically developed Tien Chien IIA is unclear. The article explains how the missiles work and how radar shutdowns can counter them, and notes that battlefield effectiveness depends on the integration of multiple technologies.
Facts
In March 2023, the U.S. government notified Congress of a proposed sale to Taiwan of 100 AGM-88B HARM missiles, valued at about US$619 million.
The AGM-88E AARGM integrates GPS/inertial navigation and a terminal millimeter-wave radar seeker。
The Sky Sword II A is an anti-radiation missile developed from the Sky Sword II air-to-air missile。
Anti-radiation missiles use radio waves emitted by enemy radar to locate targets and attack key sensors in air defense systems。
The U.S. military is advancing the next-generation extended-range anti-radiation missile AGM-88G AARGM-ER，but the program still faces problems as of 2026。
In charts》Taiwan’s department stores keep getting bigger—but are they really more profitable？A look at 10 years of revenue trends for department stores，convenience stores and supermarkets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Statistics from Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs show that the revenue gap between department stores and convenience stores continues to narrow，reaching just NT$13.5 billion in 2025 and nearly disappearing in the first 8 months of 2026。Convenience stores are growing faster than department stores，driven by store expansion and changing consumer habits。
Facts
Department stores in Taiwan generated NT$455.5 billion in revenue in 2025，compared with NT$442 billion for convenience stores。
Convenience store revenue briefly surpassed department store revenue in 2021。
As of August 2025，Taiwan had 14,236 convenience stores。
Taiwanese supermarkets generated NT$270.8 billion in revenue in 2025，more than the NT$256.3 billion recorded by warehouse-style retailers。
From January to August 2026，department stores generated cumulative revenue of about NT$305.5 billion，compared with about NT$305.4 billion for convenience stores。
A guide to “Wall Street for Techies”｜“台積電 + Musk” is really building a factory in Texas！Wei Che-chia confirms it for the first time，but says one red line must never be crossed！
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台積電’s third-quarter revenue，profit and EPS all hit record quarterly highs。Chairman Wei Che-chia confirmed for the first time the possibility of working with Musk’s Terafab in Texas，but stressed that 台積電 must operate it itself。
Facts
台積電 reported consolidated third-quarter revenue of NT$1.49424 trillion，after-tax net profit of NT$763.06 billion and EPS of NT$29.43，all setting new quarterly records
Chairman Wei Che-chia confirmed for the first time that talks were underway with Musk’s Terafab，with Texas one option。The bottom line is that 台積電 must operate it itself
Wei Che-chia said 台積電 has absolutely no intention of leaving any business opportunities on the table for others（Leave food on the table for others）
Anthropic posted third-quarter revenue of US$16.8 billion，up about 50% from the previous quarter，below the roughly 140% increase in the second quarter
Ukrainian diplomat in Washington Denys Sien urgently messaged U.S. lawmakers early Wednesday，Washington time，saying military-grade Starshield terminals had suddenly been restricted
Reports say Trump is pushing for purchases of diesel from Russia，demanding that Zelensky step down and seeking to broker an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
In charts》Leopards once lived across almost all of Taiwan！Now just 3 areas have stable populations。A chart traces their disappearance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture released its 2025 leopard cat conservation action plan，revealing the species’ distribution history and current status。Once widespread in low-elevation hills across Taiwan，leopard cats have been reduced by development，roadkill and other factors to stable populations in Miaoli，Taichung and Nantou。Conservation efforts are now focused on connecting habitats。
Facts
Taiwan’s Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture published the《Leopard Cat Conservation Action Plan（Second Edition）》in 2025。
Before the 1930s，leopard cats were widely distributed in hilly areas below 1,500 meters across Taiwan。
The leopard cat’s main stable populations are now concentrated in the three counties and cities of Miaoli，Taichung and Nantou。
Original2011年至2024年底，全台累計263起石虎路殺紀錄，其中苗栗占58.2%。
Tainan said in a news release issued on August 9，2023，that a leopard cat had been spotted there for the first time in 17 years。
In 2024，the leopard cat was assessed as nationally endangered in Taiwan’s Red List of Terrestrial Mammals。
Areas where leopard cats may have disappeared include Taitung，the mountainous areas of Taipei，Yunlin，the Taoyuan Plateau，the mountainous areas of Chiayi and Tainan。
Fed official Hammack warns worsening inflation expectations could prompt larger rate hikes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Beth Hammack，president of 美國克里夫蘭聯準銀行，warned that if inflation expectations worsen and inflationary thinking becomes entrenched，聯準會 may need to make larger rate increases。Although financial conditions are currently neutral，recent inflation data have been troubling，and markets expect another rate hike at the FOMC meeting in late October。
Facts
Cleveland Fed President Hammack warned that if inflation expectations worsen，聯準會 may need to make larger rate increases
聯準會 raised its federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points last month，to 3.75%-4.00%
Inflation data that came in above expectations raised the likelihood of a rate hike at the October 27-28 FOMC meeting
Hammack said financial conditions are currently around neutral and are not having a restrictive effect
Hammack was among the speakers at an event hosted by 高盛 in New York
Yemen tensions escalate！“6 missiles explode during meeting” at Aden presidential palace。Houthi missile attack kills 5；Saudi airports targeted more than 20 times this month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Yemen’s Houthi forces attacked the presidential palace in Aden on Thursday，killing 5 and injuring 16。It was the first attack on the provisional government’s seat since the conflict reignited。The Saudi-led coalition accused the Houthis of repeatedly attacking its airports since October and said they had obtained advanced weapons with outside assistance。Analysts say the move is aimed at raising costs for Saudi Arabia and risks spilling the conflict beyond Yemen。
Facts
The Iran-backed Houthi forces fired missiles at the presidential palace complex in the southern city of Aden，killing 5 and injuring 16。
The attack was the first on Maashiq Palace in Aden since the conflict between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition reignited。
Since October，the Houthis have carried out 20 attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh，killing 17 and injuring 333。
The Saudi-led coalition has destroyed 127 weapons storage and launch sites in Yemen’s mountainous areas。
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the target was a “Saudi military operations headquarters” in Aden。
The Yemen war began in 2014，when the Houthis seized Sanaa and forced the government to retreat south。The following year，a Saudi-led coalition intervened。
The UN Security Council and the International Civil Aviation Organization both condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian aviation and energy facilities。
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang: AI chip demand exceeds supply, with orders pouring in almost every day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said orders for AI chips are pouring in daily and demand exceeds supply, while expansion is slow due to power and facility constraints. He also said customer CoreWeave's finances have improved and it needs no additional support.
Facts
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said customer demand for AI chips continues to exceed the company's supply capacity.
Jensen Huang revealed that new orders are pouring in almost every week, and even every day.
輝達 is allocating customers far less capacity than they actually need.
Factors limiting 輝達's ability to ramp up supply include power shortages, unfinished data centers and manufacturing components.
黃仁勳 believes 英偉達 has no need to provide additional support to CoreWeave.
輝達's largest customers have planned their needs two years in advance.
Real estate: Anti-speculation measures prove effective as mortgage burden ratio falls to 41.46% nationwide; homebuyers still face steep hurdles, brokers say
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Data from 內政部 show that Taiwan's nationwide mortgage burden ratio fell to 41.46% between 2024 and 2026. 中信房屋 deputy manager Chuang Ssu-min said the situation has improved, but the burden remains heavy in Taipei and New Taipei. High down payments and the gap between housing prices and salaries continue to make buying a home difficult, and she recommended that the government raise wages to address the root problem.
Facts
Since 央行 introduced its seventh round of selective credit controls in 2024, the nationwide mortgage burden ratio has fallen from 44.30% in the first quarter of 2024 to 41.46% in the first quarter of 2026.
Among the six special municipalities, Taipei had the largest decline in its mortgage burden ratio, at 4.41 percentage points.
Original目前雙北地區的房貸負擔率超過5成。
In recent years, wage growth has been concentrated mainly in the technology sector, while salaries in traditional industries remain low, leading to a widening divide among prospective homebuyers.
Tighter mortgage lending limits and stricter reviews by banks are making it harder to buy a home.
〈Smart Energy Week〉燁輝's MAXITRA zinc-aluminum-magnesium steel moves beyond a single market, targeting green energy and AI infrastructure in a dual-track strategy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
燁輝 showcased its MAXITRA zinc-aluminum-magnesium steel at 2026 Taiwan International Smart Energy Week, pursuing a dual-track strategy in green energy and AI infrastructure. It highlighted the product's durability and total life-cycle costs as it targets higher-value markets.
Facts
燁輝 showcased its MAXITRA zinc-aluminum-magnesium steel at 2026 Taiwan International Smart Energy Week, with applications ranging from solar power and AI server chassis to data centers and energy storage systems.
MAXITRA zinc-aluminum-magnesium steel uses an optimized magnesium-content formula and has a self-healing mechanism at cut edges. It is suitable for solar installations on rooftops and on the ground, as well as for agrivoltaic and aquavoltaic sites.
燁輝 has identified AI server chassis and data centers as new areas of focus, responding to rising global electricity demand driven by AI computing needs.
燁輝 said material durability and total cost of ownership (TCO) are important considerations for developers evaluating materials.
燁輝's green energy infrastructure applications have expanded from solar support structures to cabinets and structural components for energy storage systems (ESS).
PCB industry accelerates fundraising for capacity expansion; 燿華 to issue NT$1.5 billion in unsecured convertible bonds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
PCB maker 燿華 (2367-TW) plans to issue NT$1.5 billion in unsecured convertible bonds to accelerate construction of its Thailand plant and meet demand for automotive, low-Earth-orbit satellite and optical module boards. 臺銀證券 is the lead underwriter. The issuance took effect after receiving regulatory approval from the Financial Supervisory Commission on the 15th, and the market expects it to be completed by the end of 2026.
Facts
燿華 plans to raise funds by issuing NT$1.5 billion in unsecured convertible bonds (2367-TW).
燿華's convertible bond issuance received regulatory approval from the Financial Supervisory Commission on the 15th.
The market expects 燿華's fundraising to be completed by the end of 2026.
臺銀證券 is the lead underwriter for 燿華's unsecured convertible bond issuance.
燿華 is building a plant in Thailand.
Major PCB makers expanding or building plants in Thailand include 燿華, 敬鵬, 金像電, 臻鼎-KY and 定穎.
臻鼎-KY has the largest PCB investment in Thailand.
Copper-clad laminate makers 聯茂 and 台燿, along with glass-fiber fabric maker 富喬, have launched investment and plant construction in Thailand.
Anthropic valuation reportedly cut as investors disappointed by slower quarterly revenue growth; expectations settle at $1.5 trillion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic reported third-quarter revenue of $16.8 billion, up 45% from the previous quarter. Its return to profitability was accompanied by slower growth, disappointing investors and prompting valuation expectations to fall to $1.5 trillion. The company has pledged to invest $518 billion in infrastructure over the next 10 years, and the performance of its IPO will affect confidence in the AI market.
Facts
Anthropic's valuation has reportedly been marked down, with investors discussing a valuation of around $1.5 trillion.
Anthropic's third-quarter revenue rose 45% from the previous quarter to $16.8 billion.
Anthropic's second-quarter revenue grew by more than one time from the first quarter, reaching $11.6 billion.
Anthropic has pledged to invest at least $518 billion in infrastructure over the next 10 years.
Anthropic is expected to post a loss of $42 billion in 2025.
Anthropic's revenue surged 11 times last year, reaching nearly $4.6 billion.
Anthropic posted a positive adjusted profit for the quarter.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee: Stock market gains are not the main driver of consumer spending
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chicago Federal Reserve President Goolsbee rejected the idea that a surging U.S. stock market was the main driver of strong consumer spending, emphasizing that spending was underpinned by broadly solid economic strength across income groups. Data showed that the difference in spending growth between high- and low-income groups was just 1 percentage point, but he also warned that AI hype could pose an inflation risk.
Facts
Chicago Federal Reserve President Goolsbee believes U.S. consumer spending is supported by broadly solid economic strength across income groups, rather than an artificial boost from the surging stock market.
The S&P 500 has gained nearly 13% so far this year, driven mainly by prospects for artificial intelligence (AI) and the investment boom surrounding it.
The bottom 90% of earners account for about 75% of total U.S. economic spending.
Over the past three years, the gap in cumulative real consumer spending growth between high- and low-income consumers was only about 1 percentage point.
The Federal Reserve's Beige Book said that in more than half of 12 districts, consumer spending was reported to be driven mainly by high-income households.
CoreWeave founders cash out through successive stock sales; their paper fortunes have plunged $15 billion from their peak
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The three CoreWeave co-founders have cashed out a total of $3.3 billion, saying the sales were part of personal financial planning, but a steep drop in the stock has wiped $15 billion off their paper fortunes.
Facts
The three CoreWeave co-founders have sold a total of $3.3 billion in company stock since last year's IPO.
CoreWeave shares have fallen more than 60% from their peak, wiping a combined $15 billion from the three founders' paper fortunes.
Co-founder McBee has sold $1.06 billion worth of shares since the IPO, equivalent to 40.4% of his undiluted stake when the company went public.
輝達 (NVDA-US) CEO Jensen Huang said CoreWeave does not need financial backing from 輝達.
According to CoreWeave's second-quarter financial report, revenue from remaining performance obligations stood at about $104 billion as of June 30, 2026.
Plunges in North America and a cooling China market offset booming European sales; global EV sales fell 2% in September, ending a 6-month growth streak
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Data from the UK's BMI show that global electric vehicle sales fell 2% year on year to 2.15 million in September, ending 6 consecutive months of growth. Europe hit a record high, while North American and Chinese markets declined, underscoring regional divergence.
Facts
Global electric vehicle sales fell 2% year on year to 2.15 million in September.
European electric vehicle sales approached 600,000 in September, setting a record.
North American sales fell 44% year on year in September, the steepest monthly decline so far this year.
Chinese electric vehicle sales fell 18% year on year to 1.11 million in September.
As of the end of September, cumulative global electric vehicle sales reached 15.5 million units, up 3% year over year.
The U.S. federal tax credit for electric vehicle purchases expired at the end of September 2025.
Companies mentioned：Benchmark Mineral Intelligence、BMI
China’s rare-earth countermeasures hit their target! EU reportedly weighs lifting restrictions on Chinese companies to rescue key ASML supplier.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The EU is considering lifting sanctions on certain Chinese companies in exchange for China easing export controls on ASML supplier Sindlhauser, in an effort to resolve its rare-earth supply crisis. The negotiations were advanced through talks between European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and 中國商務部 Minister Wang Wentao, with the aim of preventing the German company from shutting down. The proposal still requires unanimous approval from EU member states.
Facts
The EU is reportedly negotiating with China to lift trade restrictions on a Chinese company in exchange for Beijing easing export controls on German materials supplier Sindlhauser Materials.
中國商務部 announced on July 24 that Sindlhauser and 13 other EU entities would be added to its export control list.
Beijing’s move was a response to the EU’s 21st round of sanctions against Russia, which targeted several Chinese companies accused of supplying components needed for weapons manufacturing to Russia.
People familiar with the matter said the proposed exchange is still under negotiation and has not been formally implemented. The EU side would also need unanimous support from member states to remove the company from the sanctions list.
Revenue Flash: September Revenue of Major Taiwan-Listed Companies, October 16, 2026 (15 more companies added)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
This article reports September revenue figures for major Taiwan-listed companies with paid-in capital of at least 50億, as of October 16, 2026. A total of 243 companies have reported. The top 3 in year-over-year growth were 元大金, 兆豐金 and 中信金; the top 3 in month-over-month growth were 正崴, 東陽 and 兆豐金. 潤隆 posted the highest year-over-year growth, while 鑽石生技 had the highest month-over-month growth.
Facts
As of October 16, 2026, a total of 243 major companies with paid-in capital of >=50億 had reported September revenue.
元大金 reported September revenue of 14.928 billion, up 67.3% year over year, the highest growth rate.
潤隆’s September revenue rose 63462.8% year over year, the highest growth rate among all companies that reported.
鑽石生技’s September revenue rose 24715.2% month over month, the highest growth rate among all companies that reported.
正崴’s September revenue rose 30.8% month over month, the highest rate of growth.
Among major companies that have reported September revenue, 92 posted year-over-year revenue growth of more than 25%.
Losing $9 million a month, first-generation AI unicorn Character.AI files for bankruptcy after just 5 years; Disney to take over part of business.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
First-generation AI unicorn Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. on October 13 amid financial difficulties and lawsuits. 華特迪士尼 is the stalking-horse bidder with a $20 million offer for a license to some of its intellectual property. The platform could shut down if no other buyers emerge.
Facts
Character.AI announced on October 13 that its operating company, Character Technologies, had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S.
華特迪士尼 has proposed a $20 million deal for a non-exclusive, perpetual license to some of Character.AI’s intellectual property.
Character.AI is losing about $8 million to $9 million a month.
Character.AI’s assets and liabilities are each estimated to be between $50 million and $100 million.
Character.AI was founded in 2021 by former 谷歌 engineers Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas.
In 2024, 谷歌 and Character.AI reached a model technology licensing deal worth about $2.7 billion.
Character.AI expects to complete the sale process between late November and early December 2026.
Companies mentioned：Character.AI、Character Technologies、華特迪士尼、The Walt Disney Company、谷歌、Google、Lightspeed、SV Angel、Greycroft、Andreessen Horowitz、a16z、Brex、Meta、PitchBook
AI giants and governments competing for cash! Dalio warns $4.4 trillion in debt supply could drive up borrowing costs.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
橋水基金 founder Ray Dalio warned that AI giants and governments competing for funding are driving a surge in debt supply that could push up bond yields and borrowing costs.
Facts
Annual net new debt supply is expected to rise from about $3.5 trillion in 2025 to about $4.4 trillion in 2027.
Net new corporate debt issuance was about $700 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach about $1.1 trillion in 2026 and rise to about $1.4 trillion in 2027.
Technology companies’ bond issuance rose from $108 billion for all of 2025 to an expected cumulative total of about $220 billion by early 2026.
橋水基金 founder Ray Dalio warned that AI giants and governments competing for cash could drive up borrowing costs.
An IMF report said competition for funding between technology companies and sovereign debt issuers could trigger market problems.
CoreWeave credit risk flashes red! CDS spreads breach warning threshold as bond yields approach 16%.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
CoreWeave’s debt burden and cash flow concerns have pushed its CDS spreads above the warning threshold and sent bond yields soaring. Despite the 輝達 CEO saying it does not need financial support and 德意志銀行 maintaining a Buy rating, the market is still focused on the company’s ability to turn its $100 billion in orders into cash.
Facts
CoreWeave’s 5-year credit default swap (CDS) spread briefly topped 1,140 basis points, reaching a level the market views as indicative of credit distress.
The yield to maturity on CoreWeave’s 9.75% coupon bond due in 2031 rose to 15.78%.
CoreWeave has taken on more than $51 billion in debt and related obligations to expand its AI infrastructure.
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said CoreWeave does not need financial backing from 輝達.
CoreWeave had an order backlog of about $104 billion in revenue as of June 30, 2026.
甲骨文 (ORCL-US)’s 5-year CDS spread rose sharply this week, reaching 282 basis points most recently.
德意志銀行 said about two-thirds of CoreWeave’s outstanding orders are from counterparties with investment-grade credit.
After nearly 10 years! 特斯拉 expected to unveil next-generation Roadster sports car today.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
特斯拉 is set to livestream the unveiling of its next-generation Roadster at a SpaceX test site in Texas. The car features SpaceX propulsion technology that gives it hovering capability, and reservations with a $50,000 deposit have reopened. The company is expected to announce specific pricing and production targets.
Facts
特斯拉 is expected to livestream the unveiling of its next-generation Roadster at 7:55 p.m. local time Thursday at a SpaceX test site in Texas.
The next-generation Roadster will use SpaceX technology, such as cold-gas thrusters, to give the car hovering capability.
Prospective buyers in the U.S., Canada and China can reserve the redesigned Roadster with a $50,000 deposit.
特斯拉 first delivered its original Roadster in 2008, with deliveries continuing until 2012.
Musk first promoted the redesigned Roadster concept car in November 2017.
【GOGOLOOK】Announcement: The company has been invited to participate in a Taiwan non-deal roadshow (NDR) organized by 【寬量國際】
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
GOGOLOOK（6902）announced that it has been invited to participate in a Taiwan non-deal roadshow (NDR) organized by 寬量國際 and will hold an investor conference in Taipei at 10:30 a.m. on October 16, 115, to brief investors on the company’s latest operating conditions.
Facts
GOGOLOOK（company code 6902）has been invited to participate in a Taiwan non-deal roadshow (NDR) organized by 寬量國際.
The investor conference will be held on October 16, 115.
The investor conference will begin at 10:30 a.m.
The investor conference will be held in Taipei.
The investor conference will provide an update on the company’s operating conditions.
臻鼎-KY, on behalf of subsidiary 慶鼎精密電子(淮安)有限公司, announces acquisition of machinery and equipment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
臻鼎-KY announced that its subsidiary 慶鼎精密電子(淮安)有限公司 acquired a batch of machinery and equipment for approximately NT$1.06 billion for business use. The transaction was with the unrelated party SYMTEK AUTOMATION CHINA CO., LTD.
Facts
臻鼎-KY announced on October 15, 115, that its subsidiary 慶鼎精密電子(淮安)有限公司 had acquired machinery and equipment.
The transaction covered one batch, with a total value of NT$1,062,526,893.
The counterparty was SYMTEK AUTOMATION CHINA CO., LTD., which has no relationship with the company.
The machinery and equipment were acquired for business use.
Companies mentioned：臻鼎-KY、慶鼎精密電子(淮安)有限公司、SYMTEK AUTOMATION CHINA CO., LTD.
【瑞昱】Announcement: Its major subsidiary REALTEK SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. has announced a board resolution to distribute dividends
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
瑞昱（2379）announced that its Singapore subsidiary REALTEK SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. passed a board resolution on October 15, 115, to distribute cash dividends totaling US$100 million, reflecting the group’s sound financial position.
Facts
瑞昱 announced that its major subsidiary REALTEK SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. will distribute cash dividends.
The board resolution to distribute dividends was dated October 15, 115.
【特力】Announcement of the company and its subsidiaries’ guarantees reaching 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
【特力】Announcement pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 2, 3 and 4 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
【特力】Announcement: The board has approved a syndicated bank loan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
At a board meeting on October 15, 115, 特力股份 resolved to borrow NT$9 billion or the equivalent in U.S. dollars from a banking syndicate led by 第一商業銀行, to replenish working capital. The term is 5 years, with an extension option of 2 years.
Facts
特力股份有限公司 announced on October 15, 115, that its board had approved a syndicated bank loan.
特力 plans to enter into a syndicated loan with a banking syndicate for which 第一商業銀行 will act as lead arranger and facility agent.
The total facility for the syndicated loan is NT$9 billion or the equivalent in U.S. dollars, with a term of 5 years.
An extension of 2 years may be requested by written notice 6 months before the syndicated loan expires.
Depending on the fundraising situation, the lead arranger may, with the borrower’s agreement, negotiate an increase or decrease in the credit facility of up to NT$3 billion.
【毅嘉】Announcement of the company’s unaudited consolidated profit and loss results for the third quarter of fiscal 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
毅嘉科技股份有限公司 released material information on October 15, 115, announcing its unaudited consolidated profit and loss results for the third quarter of fiscal 115, showing the quarter’s revenue and earnings performance.
Facts
毅嘉科技’s consolidated revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 115 was approximately NT$3.417 billion.
毅嘉科技’s consolidated gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal 115 was approximately 14%.
毅嘉科技’s consolidated operating profit for the third quarter of fiscal 115 was approximately NT$165 million.
毅嘉科技’s consolidated net profit after tax for the third quarter of fiscal 115 was approximately NT$101 million.
【玉山金】玉山金控, on behalf of its subsidiary 三商美邦人壽, announces a proposed issuance of 10-year cumulative subordinated ordinary corporate bonds, with a total issuance ceiling of NT$壹佰貳拾伍億元.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
A subsidiary of 玉山金控, 三商美邦人壽, received board approval to issue NT$12.5 billion in 10-year subordinated corporate bonds to strengthen its financial structure and capital adequacy ratio.
Facts
玉山金控 announced on behalf of its subsidiary 三商美邦人壽 plans to issue 10-year cumulative subordinated ordinary corporate bonds.
The total issuance amount of the corporate bonds is capped at New Taiwan dollars 壹佰貳拾伍億元整.
The board resolution was dated 115年10月15日.
Each bond has a face value of New Taiwan dollars 壹佰萬元整.
The proceeds will be used to strengthen the financial structure and improve the capital adequacy ratio.
【興能高】Announcement of the resignation of the company’s independent director as convener of the Audit Committee and as a member of other functional committees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
興能高（6558） announced that independent director Zhou Zhifeng resigned on 115年10月15日 due to health reasons as convener of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Remuneration Committee and other committees, including the Sustainability Development Committee. A by-election will be held in accordance with regulations, and the names of the new committee members will be announced after a board resolution.
Facts
Zhou Zhifeng also resigned as a member of the Remuneration Committee and the Sustainability Development and Risk Management Committee.
興能高 received Zhou Zhifeng’s letter of resignation on 115年10月15日.
Zhou Zhifeng’s original term ran from 113年5月30日 to 116年5月29日.
興能高 will hold a by-election to fill the independent director vacancy in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
【興能高】Announcement of the resignation of the company’s independent director
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
興能高 announced that independent director Zhou Zhifeng resigned for health reasons. Following the change, independent directors account for 1/3 of the board, below the threshold for a major change.
Facts
興能高（company code 6558） announced on 115年10月15日 that independent director Zhou Zhifeng had resigned.
The reason for the resignation was health-related.
Zhou Zhifeng’s original term ran from 113年5月30日 to 116年5月29日.
The change brought the turnover rate among independent directors serving the same term to 1/3.
The event does not constitute a change involving one-third or more of the directors.
【中環】Announcement of the Company's Disposal of Securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環 announced the sale of ordinary shares in 聯友金屬-創 for a gain of about NT$15.05 million, reducing its stake to 0.20%, as part of a portfolio adjustment.
Facts
Original中環處分聯友金屬-創普通股187仟股，交易總金額為335,596,175元。
The sale of the securities generated a gain of NT$15,045,036.
After the sale, 中環 held 119,000 shares of 聯友金屬-創, representing a 0.20% stake.
The disposal of the securities was approved by the chairperson.
The specific purpose of the securities sale was portfolio investment.
【藥華藥】The company’s new drug BESREMi（Ropeginterferon alfa-2b） approved by China’s National Medical Products Administration（NMPA） for the treatment of essential thrombocythemia（ET） in adults
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
藥華藥 announced that its new drug BESREMi had been approved by China’s NMPA to treat essential thrombocythemia（ET） and that related sales and marketing activities were underway.
Facts
The company’s new drug BESREMi（ropeginterferon alfa-2b） has received approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration（NMPA） for an expanded indication: treatment of adult patients with essential thrombocythemia who have had an inadequate response to prior hydroxyurea treatment.
藥華藥 officially received the drug registration certificate issued by NMPA on 115年10月15日.
藥華藥 officially launched sales and marketing activities for BESREMi in China’s ET market.
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b is currently the only interferon therapy formally approved by China’s NMPA to treat ET.
Market research estimates that China has about 400,000 ET patients.
【中信金】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 中國信託商業銀行 of the transfer of credit assets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中信金（2891） announced on 115年10月15日 that its subsidiary 中國信託商業銀行 had transferred financial institution claims totaling EUR60,000,000 to an external institution to improve the liquidity of its asset portfolio.
Facts
中信金 announces transfer of credit assets on behalf of its subsidiary 中國信託商業銀行
The transaction involved financial institution claims（loans）.
The total transaction amount was EUR60,000,000.
The purpose of the transaction was to improve the liquidity of the claims asset portfolio.
The date of the event was 115/10/15.
Companies mentioned：中信金、中國信託商業銀行、Caixa Geral de Depósitos S.A.、China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited London Branch
The securities acquired were ordinary shares of 南亞科.
The specific purpose of the acquisition was portfolio investment.
Cumulative holdings of 南亞科 totaled 1,630,000 shares, valued at NT$790,242,399, representing a 0.05% stake, with no restrictions on the rights attached to the shares.
【中環】Announcement of the Company's Acquisition of Securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環（2323） announced that, with the chairman’s approval, it acquired 553 thousand ordinary shares of 華星光 for about NT$312 million between September and October 115 as part of a portfolio adjustment.
Facts
中環, company code 2323, announced the acquisition of securities on 115年10月15日.
The securities acquired by 中環 were ordinary shares of 華星光.
The transaction period was from 115年9月24日 to 115年10月15日.
The transaction involved 553 thousand shares at NT$563.60 per share, for a total of NT$311,672,248.
The transaction was approved by the chairman, not the board.
After the transaction, 中環’s cumulative holdings of 華星光 totaled 263,000 shares, representing a 0.18% stake.
The purpose of the investment was portfolio investment.
【華夏】Announcement that the amount of new endorsements and guarantees provided by the company has reached the threshold under Article 25, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
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Facts
華夏 announced on 115年10月15日 that the amount of new endorsements and guarantees provided had reached the statutory threshold.
華夏 added NT$800 million (in thousands of dollars) in endorsements and guarantees for its subsidiary 華夏聚合.
華夏's outstanding endorsements and guarantees amounted to 48.07% of net worth in its latest financial statements.
The combined balance of 華夏's endorsements and guarantees, long-term investments, and loans of funds amounted to 113.90% of net worth.
【亞德客-KY】Announcement that the company has been invited to an investor conference organized by 凱基證券股份有限公司
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
亞德客-KY announced that it has been invited to the investor conference for the “2026 Fourth-Quarter KGI Investment Forum” organized by KGI Securities, to discuss its operating performance in Q3 2026.
Facts
亞德客-KY has been invited to the investor conference for the “2026 Fourth-Quarter KGI Investment Forum” organized by KGI Securities.
Original法人說明會的時間為上午11時00分。
The investor conference will be held at the Regent Taipei.
Cabinet approves bill to partially amend the Special Measures Act on Contracts to Secure Performance of Specified Compensation Obligations Relating to Specified Tankers, to ensure stable maritime transport of crude oil and other resources essential to Japan
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The government has approved a Cabinet decision on a bill to partially amend the Act on Special Measures concerning Contracts to Secure the Performance of Specific Compensation Obligations relating to Specific Tankers, etc., in response to measures by foreign governments and others to suspend reinsurance and to ensure the stable maritime transportation of crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and petroleum products. The goods covered will be expanded, and the act's title will be revised.
Cabinet approves a Cabinet Order setting the effective date of the Act Partially Amending the Act on Streamlining the Distribution of Goods
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 has approved a Cabinet decision on an order setting November 1, Reiwa 8, as the effective date of the Act Partially Amending the Act on Streamlining the Distribution of Goods, which aims to reduce the burden on truck drivers and maintain logistics.
Cabinet approves a Cabinet Order Partially Amending the Cabinet Order for Enforcement of the Act on Streamlining the Distribution of Goods and the 独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構 Act Enforcement Order
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 has approved a Cabinet decision on an order partially amending related Cabinet Orders in connection with the enforcement of the “relay transportation” promotion law (Reiwa 8 Act No. 21), which aims to reduce the burden on truck drivers and maintain logistics. Key provisions include delegating authority to certify cargo motor vehicle relay transportation implementation plans from the Minister of 国土交通省 to regional transport bureau directors. The order is scheduled to be promulgated on October 21, Reiwa 8, and take effect on November 1, Reiwa 8.
Results announced for the Reiwa 8 real estate appraiser examination: 208 passers, with a pass rate of 17.6%
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Land Appraisal Committee announced the results of the written portion of the real estate appraiser examination held in August, Reiwa 8. Of the 1,182 people who took the examination, 208 passed. The pass rate was 17.6%, and publication in the Official Gazette is scheduled for November 2.
パナソニック “Drum-type electric washer-dryer (brand name: Panasonic)” - Part replacement
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
パナソニック will replace parts starting October 15, 2026, because a defect in the automatic dispensing unit of its drum-type electric washer-dryer (brand name: Panasonic) could cause smoke or fire.
ユーシービージャパン will recall “Cimzia Subcutaneous Injection 200mg AutoClicks” after discovering a defect that can prevent the needle from fully retracting after injection. The response will begin on October 15, 2026.
大協薬品工業 will recall the product “Shin Smoody A” starting October 15, 2026, because the ingredient and quantity were incorrectly labeled in the package insert (Kakkonto extract 844mg→884mg).
桃苗汽車 (2222): Announcement that the company's supervisor has been automatically dismissed after transferring more than half of the shares held at the time of election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
桃苗汽車 (2222) announced that supervisor 陳宗仁 was automatically dismissed on 115/10/16 after transferring more than half of the shares he held at the time of election.
Facts
Date of change: 115/10/16
Transferred more than half of the shares held at the time of election
Original term (e.g., xx/xx/xx to xx/xx/xx): 113/06/19~116/06/18
91APP*-KY (6741): Statement on the company's cybersecurity incident
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
91APP*-KY (6741) announced that its Commerce Cloud database was subjected to an automated attack on 115/10/14, and some information was illegally accessed. The company has contained the situation, filed a police report, and activated its response mechanisms. It assessed that there would be no material impact on operations.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Mingjian Township in Nantou County and Ershui Township and Tianzhong Township in Changhua County due to emergency repairs following a burst pipe at No. 168, Section 2, Mingsong Road. The outage is scheduled from 2026年10月16日08:06 to 12:00.
To improve the stability of water supply and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines in areas including Qingkunshen in Jiangjun District, Tainan City. Water service will be suspended during the work.
To improve the stability of water supply and water quality, 台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines in areas including Heping Street in Yujing District, Tainan City. The work is expected to affect the Yutian Village area.
Major breakthrough in pulmonary fibrosis treatment! Doctors explain the new drug's mechanism, indications and advantages - Heho Health
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
A major breakthrough has arrived in pulmonary fibrosis treatment. A new antifibrotic drug with a novel mechanism of action has been approved for both idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and progressive pulmonary fibrosis. It can help preserve patients' lung function early, reduce the risk of death, and extend survival, marking a major breakthrough in pulmonary fibrosis treatment in 10 years.