# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-16 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 6 of 8 One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 464 items from 9 sources; Taiwan, 267 items from 13 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## Topping-out ceremony held for Puzi Hospital long-term care facility; project ahead of schedule, completion expected in year 117 - Published: 2026-10-16T15:16:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610160157.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358640-en.html - anchor: #n3401830 - Companies mentioned: 衛福部朴子醫院、內政部國土管理署、中央社 衛福部朴子醫院六腳住宿式長照機構工程上梁，進度超前11%，預計117年5月完工，提供100床住宿式長照及30床日照服務。 Facts: - Overall construction is 40% complete - Construction is 11% ahead of schedule - 預計117年5月完工 - Providing 100 residential long-term care beds - Plans for a 30-place adult day-care center - Total project cost is about NT$198.3 million - Expanding care capacity by 601 beds ## Taiwan Super Dome BOT deal signed; Taichung City Government aims to build Taiwan's largest indoor baseball stadium - Published: 2026-10-16T15:15:09+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610160156.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358347-en.html - anchor: #n3401811 - Companies mentioned: 台中市政府、台灣人壽公司、台灣超巨蛋開發公司、亞洲棒球總會、中華民國棒球協會、中信兄弟球團 台中市政府 and Taiwan Life have signed the build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement for the Taichung Sports Industry Park project, which will create Taiwan's largest indoor baseball stadium, the Taiwan Super Dome, with a total investment of NT$60 billion. Facts: - NT$60 billion - More than 45,000 people ## Changhua Three Mountain Kings Hakka Culture Festival to take place in Xizhou on the 24th and 25th - Published: 2026-10-16T15:15:07+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610160155.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358348-en.html - anchor: #n3401812 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、中國國民黨、彰化縣政府、彰化縣三山國王客家文化協會、三千宮 The Changhua County Three Mountain Kings Hakka Culture Festival will take place on the 24th and 25th at 三千宮 in Xizhou Township. It is being jointly organized by Changhua County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei and related associations, with events including a pilgrimage ceremony bringing together deities from across the county and Hakka arts performances. Facts: - The 24th and 25th - 39 temples across the county - 117 statues of the Three Mountain Kings - More than 200 years of history ## Academia Sinica uncovers how cells stop waves of mass death; findings published in top international journal - Published: 2026-10-16T15:14:05+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610160154.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358349-en.html - anchor: #n3401813 - Companies mentioned: 中央研究院、分子生物研究所、Cell A team led by Chen Sheng-hung at Academia Sinica found that cell density and arrangement determine how waves of ferroptosis spread. The findings were published in the journal Cell. Facts: - 1151016 ## Chiang Wan-an proposes easing urban renewal requirements; Shen Po-yang says bottlenecks at the exit must also be addressed - Published: 2026-10-16T15:12:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610160153.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358188-en.html - anchor: #n3401706 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、台北市府 Chiang Wan-an announced plans to ease urban renewal requirements and held a news conference to explain the policy. Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang criticized the proposal, saying it would not solve the problem if entry requirements were eased but exit procedures remained unchanged. Citing hospital emergency departments as an example, he also said he would propose policies including an exit mechanism for stalled urban renewal projects. Facts: - 1:30 p.m. - 1151016 ## Trump does not rule out attacking Iran after midterm elections; U.S. assesses strike on Gao Mountain nuclear facility - Published: 2026-10-16T15:12:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610163003.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358187-en.html - anchor: #n3401705 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、彭博、新聞頭條、美國有線電視新聞網 U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States could attack Iran after the midterm elections and was assessing a strike on the deeply buried Gao Mountain nuclear facility. He stressed that nuclear weapons would not be needed, but did not rule out using the massive air-dropped “Mother of All Bombs.” Facts: - After the Nov. 3 midterm elections - During Trump's first term as president in 2017 - But we may have to go back there again in 1 year ## Effects of property speculation curbs emerge; Taipei has the largest decline in mortgage burden among the 6 special municipalities - Published: 2026-10-16T15:10:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610160152.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358190-en.html - anchor: #n3401707 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、中信房屋 The effects of the Central Bank's 7th round of selective credit controls have emerged, with mortgage burden ratios falling across Taiwan and all 6 special municipalities in Q1 2026. Taipei saw the largest decline, at 4.41 percentage points. 中信房屋 said that although the burden ratio has improved, Taiwan's overall mortgage burden remains relatively low, and the bar to homeownership remains high. Facts: - A decline of 4.41 percentage points - The nationwide mortgage burden ratio was 41.46% - Down 3.07 percentage points from the same quarter in 2025 - Fell from 44.30% to 41.46% - A decline of 2.84 percentage points - Tainan's 3.43 percentage points - Taichung's 3.09 percentage points ## New Taipei male officer accused of taking underage girl to hotel; Yonghe Precinct clears out officer after internal review and refers case for prosecution - Published: 2026-10-16T15:07:58+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202610160151.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358189-en.html - anchor: #n3401708 - Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社、新北市警察局永和分局、新北地檢署、警政署 新北市警察局永和分局1名陳姓男警涉帶未成年少女開房發生性行為，警方啟動調查自檢自清，依刑法妨害性自主罪移送新北地檢署偵辦，並記2大過免職汰除。 Facts: - Issued 2 major demerits - The officer involved, a man in his 30s surnamed Chen ## Explore Tuku on foot: Cycling and smart guides connect visitors with local highlights - Published: 2026-10-16T15:06:56+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610160150.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358191-en.html - anchor: #n3401709 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、MOOVO、土庫驛可可莊園 Yunlin County's Tuku Township has launched the “Explore Tuku on Foot” program, combining short-distance bicycle travel with QR Code smart audio guides to connect attractions, food and cultural assets in Tuku and Huwei Township, allowing visitors to explore the towns in depth. Facts: - Just 2 kilometers - More than 30 attractions are currently featured ## Major false alarm in Japan's emergency earthquake alert: magnitude 6.9 quake wrongly reported as 9.9; weather agency apologizes - Published: 2026-10-16T15:00:54+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160149.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358178-en.html - anchor: #n3401702 - Companies mentioned: 日本氣象廳、中央社 Due to a system error, 日本氣象廳 mistakenly reported a magnitude 6.9 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula as a magnitude 9.9 quake in the Kuril Islands and issued an emergency earthquake alert. It later canceled the alert and apologized. Facts: - Magnitude 6.9 - Magnitude 9.9 - The earthquake's depth was about 160 kilometers - Maximum seismic intensity of 1 - Since it was officially introduced in 2007 ## 味全龍 drop Magic Dragon from Taiwan Series roster; Chi Li-chi-lao Kung-kuan left off list - Published: 2026-10-16T15:00:52+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610160148.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358179-en.html - anchor: #n3401703 - Companies mentioned: 味全龍、中央社 味全龍 announced its 32-player roster for the Taiwan Series, leaving foreign player Magic Dragon off the list. Team captain Chi Li-chi-lao Kung-kuan was also left off because of an injury. Manager Yeh Chun-chang said Liu Chun-wei and Chang Yu-ming would compete for the designated hitter spot. Facts: - A limit of 3 foreign players - 32-player roster ## 台積電 slips slightly as Taiwan stocks gain 141 points and return above 47,000 - Published: 2026-10-16T14:44:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610160142.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358073-en.html - anchor: #n3401568 - Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、聯電、中央社 Taiwan stocks opened higher and rebounded today, closing up 141.39 points at 47,111.26. 台積電 fell NT$20 to NT$2,420, 聯發科 rose 2%, and 聯電 fell, while PCB stocks performed strongly. Facts: - Closed up 141.39 points - Closed at 47111.26 points - Fell 20 yuan - Closes at 2420 yuan - Surged 2% ## Japan may not set explicit target for defense spending at 3.5% of GDP; government still expected to increase spending significantly - Published: 2026-10-16T14:43:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610160141.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358075-en.html - anchor: #n3401569 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、朝日新聞 The Japanese government is considering not specifying the 3.5%-of-GDP defense spending target sought by the United States when revising its “Three Security Documents,” but is expected to significantly increase defense spending to secure Washington's understanding. Facts: - Defense spending at 3.5% of GDP - More than 20 trillion yen per year - Defense spending of 10 trillion yen per year ## Liu Xueyi and Bai Jingting both lose out! The mainland drama Top 10 most acclaimed leading actors ranking is topped by him: versatile roles, strong acting and no negative reviews - Published: 2026-10-16T17:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172546 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359435-en.html - anchor: #n3404513 Media ranked the reputations of dramas starring post-90s male actors over the past 7 years. Li Xian topped the list with 7 highly rated dramas, followed by Bai Jingting. Liu Xueyi, Xiao Zhan, Yang Yang and others failed to make the top 10 due to the number of highly rated dramas they had or their ratings. Facts: - Media ranked the top 10 actors by the reputation of their work, counting dramas starring post-90s male actors over the past 7 years that scored above 7 or 8 on Douban. - Li Xian took first place in the post-90s male stars’ reputation ranking with 7 highly rated dramas. - Bai Jingting took second place with 6 works scoring above 7. - Liu Yuning placed tenth with 3 highly rated dramas, including The Way of the World, which scored 8.8. - Bai Yu is the only post-90s male star with a drama scoring 9 or higher. His representative work The Long Night scored above 9.0. - Liu Xueyi had only 2 highly rated dramas and therefore failed to make the top 10. ## Graphic》Li Sichuan and Su Chia-hui both discuss social housing! Can New Taipei households earning less than NT$1.45 million a year apply? Miss this 1 requirement and you may still be ineligible - Published: 2026-10-16T17:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172701 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359436-en.html - anchor: #n3404512 - Companies mentioned: 新北市住宅及都市更新中心 The 2026 New Taipei mayoral race has focused on social housing, with Li Sichuan and Su Chia-hui each proposing related policies. The New Taipei Housing and Urban Regeneration Center released the latest rental data, showing strong demand, and detailed the income threshold, household registration and property restrictions for applicants. Facts: - In the 2026 New Taipei mayoral election, KMT candidate Li Sichuan proposed the “Five New Arrows for Housing,” while DPP candidate Su Chia-hui advocated for youth family housing and senior-friendly housing. - On Oct. 13, the New Taipei Housing and Urban Regeneration Center announced that it had received 11,222 applications for the first round of its 115 annual rolling joint rental program. - To qualify for New Taipei social housing, household annual income must not exceed NT$1.45 million, and average monthly income per person must not exceed NT$62,125. - The latest rental round introduced a “marriage and child-rearing households” program for the first time, raising the share of units reserved for such households to one-third. - Applicants and their family members generally may not own a home in New Taipei City, Taipei City, Keelung City or Taoyuan City. - The two new social housing developments, Tucheng Yuanhe No. 2 and Banqiao Jiangcui No. 2, have a combined 252 units. They attracted 8,619 applications, of which 7,456 qualified after review. ## Could 特斯拉’s flying sports car be driven on Taiwan’s roads? The Ministry of Transportation gives its answer: it must first clear this hurdle to be road-legal in Taiwan - Published: 2026-10-16T16:55:28+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173081 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359438-en.html - anchor: #n3404514 - Companies mentioned: 特斯拉、Tesla、SpaceX 特斯拉 unveiled its new-generation Roadster, which features hovering capability, prompting discussion over whether it can legally be driven in Taiwan. The Ministry of Transportation said it must pass safety inspections, and any flight functions must comply with civil aviation regulations. It has not yet been approved for road use. Facts: - 特斯拉 unveiled its new-generation Roadster electric sports car on the evening of Oct. 15, U.S. time. - The new-generation Roadster is said to incorporate aerospace technology and be capable of briefly hovering above the ground. - 特斯拉’s Roadster can accelerate from a standstill to 100 kilometers per hour in less than 1 second. - The Ministry of Transportation said that if the Roadster has actual flight capabilities, it would generally also have to meet civil aviation regulations. - According to information on 特斯拉’s official website, the new car has not yet been approved for use on public roads. ## Military recall training clashes with election day! Hsu Chiao-hsin reveals emergency measures for the armed forces: Are you tired, Wellington Koo? - Published: 2026-10-16T16:55:07+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173054 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359439-en.html - anchor: #n3404515 KMT Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin criticized the Ministry of National Defense after reserve force training dates clashed with local election day, affecting only 311 members of an Air Force security battalion. The All-out Defense Mobilization Agency later notified them that their reporting time would be delayed. Hsu urged Defense Minister Wellington Koo to address administrative oversights and the physical and mental strain on service members. Facts: - KMT Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin posted on the 16th that the reporting date for reserve force training clashed with local election day. - The All-out Defense Mobilization Agency notified 311 members of an Air Force security battalion that they could delay their reporting time until 8 p.m. that evening. - Hsu Chiao-hsin questioned why the Ministry of National Defense had not detected and changed the date in advance, with fewer than 50 days remaining before the vote. - Hsu Chiao-hsin urged the government to implement the amendments to the Military Personnel Compensation Act to improve service members’ working conditions and leave. - Hsu Chiao-hsin stressed that the armed forces face pressure from personnel losses, recruitment and retention, and that service members remain under strain. ## 特斯拉「飛天跑車」裝火箭推進器！台灣開放預購能上路？交通部回應了 - Published: 2026-10-16T16:51:38+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173050 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359440-en.html - anchor: #n3404516 - Companies mentioned: 特斯拉、Tesla、SpaceX、中時新聞網、風傳媒、交通部 特斯拉新一代Roadster在台灣發表，Rocket版具備飛行能力但交通部強調需符合法規，目前未核准上路。 Facts: - 特斯拉’s all-new Roadster was unveiled on the 16th, Taiwan time. Its Rocket version used cold-gas thrusters to demonstrate brief hovering and midair flips. - 交通部表示車輛須符合車輛安全檢測基準，若兼具飛行功能原則上也須符合民航法令。 - 特斯拉 Taiwan’s official website states that the Rocket version is “not approved for use on public roads.” - Taiwan Tesla announced that preordering the Performance version requires an initial payment of NT$1.51 million, while the Thrust version requires NT$7.55 million. - The Roadster Rocket version is expected to enter production in 2028 and will be available by invitation only. ## Xi Jinping invites 100,000 American youths to China, but only 1,749 U.S. students go to China to earn academic credits! Is this about cultivating China experts or creating a channel for united front work? - Published: 2026-10-16T16:50:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173001 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359437-en.html - anchor: #n3404518 Xi Jinping announced an invitation for 100,000 American youths to visit China, but only 1,749 students have actually gone to China to earn academic credits, far fewer than the number of Chinese students in the United States. The policy has raised U.S. concerns over united front work, surveillance and security risks, although supporters say it could help develop much-needed China experts. Facts: - Xi Jinping announced at the White House that 100,000 American youths would be invited to China for study and exchanges over the next five years. - In the 2023–2024 academic year, only 1,749 U.S. students took credit-bearing courses in China. - In the 2024–2025 academic year, 265,919 Chinese students were enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. - U.S. government-funded programs, including Fulbright and the Boren Awards, have successively suspended their activities in mainland China. - The Chinese government fully funded the trip to China for the first group of American students invited from Muscatine High School in Iowa. ## Curbing the flow of AI chips to China? Bloomberg: Taiwan plans tougher penalties for “chip smuggling” through legal amendments, aligning with Washington’s controls - Published: 2026-10-16T16:50:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173080 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359441-en.html - anchor: #n3404517 - Companies mentioned: 輝達、超微、NVIDIA Taiwan Economic Affairs Minister Kung Ming-hsin announced plans to amend the law to impose tougher penalties for chip smuggling. AI servers and advanced semiconductors would be added to export controls, and unauthorized shipments to China would incur criminal penalties, aligning with U.S. policy. Facts: - Economic Affairs Minister Kung Ming-hsin said the government plans to add AI servers and advanced semiconductors to its export control list. - Shipping restricted AI hardware to China without authorization would constitute a criminal offense. - Taiwan’s future measures on controlled items will correspond with those of the United States. - 過去數年已有價值數十億美元的輝達硬體透過非法管道流入中國。 - Taiwanese courts can currently prosecute suspected smugglers only under other existing domestic laws. ## Could 臻鼎-KY become a thousand-dollar stock? 美系外資 raises its price target to NT$1,025; can the BT substrate price rally last until 2028? - Published: 2026-10-16T16:47:46+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173045 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359443-en.html - anchor: #n3404519 - Companies mentioned: 臻鼎-KY、欣興、南電、景碩、美系外資 美系外資看好BT載板供需改善與漲價趨勢，上修臻鼎-KY等四廠目標價，臻鼎-KY目標價衝上1,025元。該公司9月營收創新高，第4季營運動能強勁。 Facts: - In its latest report, 美系外資 said it expects the supply-demand balance for BT substrates to continue improving and the price rally to last until 2028. - 美系外資 raised its price target for 臻鼎-KY from NT$925 to NT$1,025. - 臻鼎-KY’s consolidated revenue in September reached NT$26.358 billion, a record high for a single month. - 美系外資 forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41% in demand for memory substrates from 2026 to 2028. - 臻鼎-KY plans to expand BT substrate capacity starting in the second half of 2026, targeting a 20% increase over current capacity. - 美系外資 forecasts that the average price of BT substrates will rise by about 10% in 2026. - 臻鼎-KY’s consolidated revenue in the third quarter reached NT$64.624 billion, a record for the same period in any year. ## Promised free health insurance for seniors but skipped the vote! Fan Qi-ming names 8 DPP lawmakers: a wide gap between campaign promises and votes - Published: 2026-10-16T16:47:44+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173068 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359442-en.html - anchor: #n3404520 Media personality Fan Qi-ming questioned why 8 DPP lawmakers did not vote in favor of amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, which would provide central government subsidies for health insurance premiums for people aged 65 and over who meet income requirements. DPP members also stressed the need to clarify funding sources and cost-sharing arrangements. Facts: - The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act on the 16th, providing central government subsidies for health insurance premiums for people aged 65 and over who meet income requirements. - Media personality Fan Qi-ming named 8 DPP lawmakers who did not vote: Shen Boyang, Chen Su-yue, Chen Ting-fei, Chen Ying, Liu Chien-kuo, Lai Jui-lung, Tsai Yi-yu and Wang Mei-hui. - The passed provisions stipulate that the central competent authority will subsidize health insurance premiums for seniors whose total consolidated income over the past 1 year falls below the filing threshold, or whose consolidated income tax rate is below 20%． - Chen Ting-fei, the DPP’s Tainan mayoral candidate, has proposed waiving health insurance premiums for seniors without an income cap． - Changhua County mayoral candidate Chen Su-yueh has pledged to fully subsidize health insurance premiums for seniors aged 65 and above if elected． - The “Warmth and Care for Seniors” platform proposed by Yunlin County mayoral candidate Liu Chien-kuo includes waiving health insurance premiums for seniors aged 65 and above． - DPP caucus secretary-general Chuang Jui-hsiung said waiving health insurance premiums for seniors would involve major public spending and that the funding source must be explained． ## Want to run despite fraud or money laundering？CEC reviews 10 candidates and finds them “ineligible to run”；New Party candidate rejected over residency issue - Published: 2026-10-16T16:47:32+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173075 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359444-en.html - anchor: #n3404521 The CEC reviewed candidate qualifications for the 115 elections on the 16th．Five candidates each for municipal councilor and county（city）councilor were rejected over criminal records or residency requirements, including New Party’s Yu Chih-pin, who was rejected for having been registered as a resident for less than 10 years． Facts: - The CEC held a committee meeting on the 16th and approved candidate qualifications for the 115 elections at all levels． - New Party’s Yu Chih-pin was found ineligible to run for municipal councilor because he had been registered as a resident in Taiwan for less than 10 years． - New Taipei City candidate Lin Cheng-feng was convicted of money laundering and is barred from registering as a candidate． - Taoyuan City candidate Hsiao Hsiang-han is barred from registering as a candidate because his sentence in an obstruction of official duties case has not been fully served． - Taichung City candidate Cheng Po-chi was convicted of fraud and is barred from registering as a candidate． ## Blue and White team up to waive seniors’ health insurance premiums；Shih Chung-liang warns of serious consequences：risk of intergenerational inequity and crowding out social welfare budgets - Published: 2026-10-16T16:45:43+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173077 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359445-en.html - anchor: #n3404522 The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act on third reading, stipulating that seniors aged 65 and above would be exempt from health insurance premiums．Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang strongly opposed the move, saying it violates the ability-to-pay principle and could lead to intergenerational inequity and crowd out social welfare budgets． Facts: - The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act on third reading on the 16th, adding an exemption from health insurance premiums for seniors aged 65 and above． - Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang criticized the amendments as akin to an “illegal structure” that would seriously disrupt the operation of the health insurance system． - The amendments could mean that people aged 15 to 64 would pay more than NT$3,000 per person annually in additional premiums． - Each household is expected to pay more than NT$8,000 in additional annual expenses due to the amendments． - Older adults make up 20% of the population but account for more than 42% of health insurance spending． - The long-term care budget grew from less than 5 billion in 2015 to more than 110 billion this year． ## Why are all the lights turned off during takeoff and landing？Taoyuan airport reveals the aviation secret behind it：they must be turned off even when it is dark at night - Published: 2026-10-16T16:43:30+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173065 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359446-en.html - anchor: #n3404523 - Companies mentioned: 桃園國際機場、美國聯邦航空總署、歐盟航空安全總署 桃園國際機場 clarified that dimming cabin lights during takeoff and landing is a flight safety measure, using dark adaptation to assist with emergency evacuations．The measure complies with the 90-second golden escape standard, ensuring passengers can quickly identify escape routes in an accident． Facts: - Cabin lights are dimmed during takeoff and landing to buy precious time for an emergency escape, not to save electricity or create a mood． - When the human eye moves from a bright environment into darkness, rod cells need about 30 minutes to fully regain their optimal sensitivity to dim light． - U．S．civil aviation regulations require passenger aircraft with more than 44 seats to demonstrate that the entire aircraft can be evacuated within 90 seconds under simulated accident conditions． - Window shades are opened so passengers can observe conditions outside the aircraft and rescue personnel outside can see into the cabin． - Most Taiwanese and international airlines strictly follow rules requiring cabin lights to be dimmed during takeoff and landing, whether by day or night． ## 快訊／2度專訪沈伯洋遭藍營中央委員「連署開除」 趙少康親上火線：祝福連署成功 - Published: 2026-10-16T16:43:12+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173069 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359447-en.html - anchor: #n3404524 Veteran KMT media figure Jaw Shaw-kong is facing a petition launched by KMT Central Committee member Chiang Yung-hsiung calling for his expulsion from the party after he interviewed DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang twice．Jaw said he wished the petition success and stressed the importance of media professionalism and fairness． Facts: - Veteran KMT media figure Jaw Shaw-kong recently interviewed DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang twice． - KMT Central Committee member Chiang Yung-hsiung launched a petition urging the party’s disciplinary committee to expel Jaw Shaw-kong． - Jaw Shaw-kong responded in person to the petition on the 16th, saying, “I wish the petition success．” - The petition launched by Chiang Yung-hsiung lists 4 main accusations, including violating the KMT’s core values and disrupting its election strategy． - Jaw Shaw-kong stressed that he is a media professional and that interviewees with differing views should not be excluded because of his personal political background． ## 台灣順豐 partners with Taipei City Motor Vehicles Office on motorcycle training, marking five consecutive years of traffic safety initiatives - Published: 2026-10-16T16:41:08+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173079 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359451-en.html - anchor: #n3404525 - Companies mentioned: 台灣順豐、陽明交通大學 台灣順豐 has partnered with the Taipei City Motor Vehicles Office for five consecutive years．This year, it sponsored motorcycle training for 100 people to improve road safety and supported employees and their families with heat allowances and a family movie day, fulfilling its corporate social responsibility． Facts: - 台灣順豐 has joined forces with the Taipei City Motor Vehicles Office for five consecutive years on traffic safety initiatives, sponsoring more than 100 people to take motorcycle training this year． - According to statistics from 陽明交通大學, people who take both motorcycle range and road training see a 64% reduction in the risk of traffic violations and a 51% reduction in accident risk． - Taipei City Motor Vehicles Office Director Tai Pang-fang presented a certificate of appreciation to 台灣順豐 General Manager Pan Yi-chun, thanking the company for its long-term commitment to traffic safety initiatives． - 台灣順豐 held more than 10 private movie screenings across Taiwan this summer, inviting more than 1,000 employees and family members to take part in family movie days． - 台灣順豐 continued to provide heat allowances to frontline employees this summer, offering practical support for the challenges of working in hot conditions． ## High-speed rail announces “1 major new measure”！Launching nationwide on 10/15；passengers praise it：a longstanding problem finally solved, a real public service - Published: 2026-10-16T16:33:42+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173034 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359452-en.html - anchor: #n3404526 - Companies mentioned: 台灣高鐵 台灣高鐵 has launched its “High-Speed Rail 2.0” plan．The first 700T train will enter service on 10/15 with double-deck luggage racks, increasing capacity to 106 items．All 34 trainsets are expected to be upgraded by year-end to address the lack of luggage space． Facts: - 台灣高鐵’s first upgraded 700T train officially entered service on October 15． - With the addition of double-deck luggage racks, each train’s luggage capacity has increased from 61 items to 106． - The upgrade has increased luggage storage space in the cars by about 74%． - 台灣高鐵 expects to install double-deck luggage racks on all 34 existing 700T trainsets by the end of this year． - The upgraded 700T trains have 19 large luggage areas． - The large luggage areas are still only for large luggage measuring 26 inches or more． - The upgraded 700T trains have greater capacity for large luggage than some configurations of Japan’s Shinkansen N700S． ## Don’t put leftover toast straight in the fridge！Nutritionist reveals the right way to store it；heating makes it “crispy outside and chewy inside,” just like freshly baked - Published: 2026-10-16T16:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172206 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359454-en.html - anchor: #n3404528 Nutritionist Tsai Cheng-liang offered advice on storing toast, noting that Taiwan’s humid climate makes it prone to mold．He said refrigeration can inhibit mold but accelerates starch staling, making freezing individual portions the best option．He also warned that mold threads have spread through moldy toast, so the whole bag should be discarded to ensure food safety． Facts: - Taiwan’s hot and humid climate means it is not unusual for toast left at room temperature for a few days to grow mold．Poor storage can even cause it to go moldy before it is finished． - A typical refrigerator temperature of about 4 to 7 degrees can effectively slow mold growth, so sealing and refrigerating toast does delay mold better than leaving it at room temperature． - Refrigeration can cause the starch in toast to stale, making it dry and hard． - Freezing can only slow microbial growth and cannot eliminate mold．It is recommended to divide into portions and freeze any toast you will not eat within 2 days after bringing it home． ## Explainer》Chen Ting-fei proposes 5 major tourism routes to boost Tainan tourism！How busy are existing attractions？Data for Chihkan Tower and Chimei Museum reveal a contrast - Published: 2026-10-16T16:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172689 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359453-en.html - anchor: #n3404527 DPP Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei has proposed a platform of “5 major tourism routes．” Tourism data for 2025 released at the same time show that although Chihkan Tower had more total visits, Chimei Museum had more paying visitors, reflecting differences in the statistics． Facts: - Official records show about 2.809 million visits to Chihkan Tower in 2025, compared with about 553,000 to Chimei Museum． ## Taiwan Series》Dragons-Elephants showdown begins at Taipei Dome on the 17th！味全龍 leave out Chu Li-chi-lao；the full 32-player rosters at a glance - Published: 2026-10-16T16:29:51+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173073 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359455-en.html - anchor: #n3404529 - Companies mentioned: 味全龍、中信兄弟、統一7-ELEVEN獅、中華職棒聯盟 The 2026 CPBL Taiwan Series begins on the 17th, with 味全龍 facing 中信兄弟 in a record-setting Dragons-Elephants showdown．Foreign pitcher Chiang Han made 味全龍’s roster, while Chu Li-chi-lao was left out．中信兄弟 will field foreign pitchers including Winning Knight．味全龍 have home-field advantage for 5 games, and tickets for the opener have sold out． Facts: - The 2026 Chinese Professional Baseball League championship series（Taiwan Series）will be held at Taipei Dome on October 17, with 味全龍 facing 中信兄弟． - 味全龍’s Chiang Han, who led the league in both ERA and strikeouts this season, made the Taiwan Series roster, while home run leader Chu Li-chi-lao Kung-kuan was surprisingly left off． - 中信兄弟從四名洋投候選人中選出勝騎士、羅戈及菲力士三人參加台灣大賽。 - As the regular-season leader, 味全龍 has home-field advantage in Games 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 of the Taiwan Series. - 台灣大賽首戰（G1）門票已全數售罄，第二戰（G2）也接近完售。 ## Lee Duo-hui and Lee Ya-ying lose out! Taiwan’s most popular cheerleaders Top 10: “She’s the champion”—her sweet looks rival an idol’s, and her captivating smile and strong dance skills win fans over. - Published: 2026-10-16T16:15:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172937 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359456-en.html - anchor: #n3404530 - Companies mentioned: 網路溫度計DailyView、KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎、富邦悍將、Fubon Angels、樂天桃猿、Rakuten Girls、味全龍、Dragon Beauties、台鋼雄鷹、Wing STARS 《網路溫度計》 released its professional cheerleader popularity rankings for 9-10/2026, with 富邦悍將’s Lee Zhu-yin taking the top spot and Lee Duo-hui and Lee Ya-ying placing second and third, respectively, reflecting the high popularity and market influence of Korean cheerleaders in Taiwan. Facts: - Lee Duo-hui ranked second with 30,805 mentions. - Lee Ya-ying ranked third with 19,203 mentions. - The survey period ran from September 16 to October 15, 2026. - Lin Xiang ranked No. 6 with 13,063 mentions and officially joined 味全龍’s cheerleading squad, Dragon Beauties. - Park Seong-eun made the Top 10 with 6,057 mentions. - Lee Ya-ying’s positive influence had a PR value of 92, the highest among the Top 10. ## 三大法人買賣超》外資連8賣、投信逆勢連6買！台股反彈141點，法人仍賣超678億元 - Published: 2026-10-16T16:09:47+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173059 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359458-en.html - anchor: #n3404531 - Companies mentioned: 外資、投信、自營商、華航、台塑化、中華電、大成鋼、長榮、聯電、緯穎、兆豐金、華新、富邦金、友達、富喬、台玻、南亞、台塑、台積電、聯發科、大立光、台達電、字節跳動、Google Taiwan stocks rebounded 141 points to 47,111 today, but the three major institutional investor groups posted combined net sales of NT$67.8 billion. 外資 recorded 8 consecutive days of net selling, while 投信 bucked the trend with 6 consecutive days of net buying. 台積電 weakened after its earnings briefing, while 聯發科 rose on reports of AI orders. Facts: - The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index closed at 47,111 today, up 141.39 points. - 外資 posted net sales of NT$46.147 billion today, marking 8 consecutive trading days of net selling. - 投信 posted net purchases of NT$11.754 billion today, extending its buying streak to 6 consecutive trading days. - 台積電 shares fell NT$20 today to close at NT$2,420. - 聯發科 rose NT$85 today to close at NT$4,250. ## In charts》How do Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang’s policies differ? Eight hours of temporary childcare versus 4 hours a week; 25 pupils per elementary school class versus 24—six major policies at a glance - Published: 2026-10-16T16:08:33+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172970 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4359459-en.html - anchor: #n3404532 This article compares the differences between 2026 Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang on six major everyday policy areas, including transportation, housing and child care, covering current city policies and campaign pledges. Facts: - Taiwan’s 2026 local elections will take place on November 28, with 6 people registered to run for Taipei mayor. - The 8-hour electronic temporary childcare voucher for newborns introduced by Chiang Wan-an can be used at designated locations before the child turns 2, for up to 8 hours of subsidized care. - Shen Po-yang has proposed up to 4 hours of free temporary childcare per week for children aged 6 months to under 7 years. - Shen Po-yang proposes improving school zones for more than 150 elementary schools citywide within 8 years and establishing unified standards for roadworks. - The senior citizen card introduced by Chiang Wan-an provides 600 points per month and is already in effect. - Chiang Wan-an’s 2026 plan proposes subsidies of up to NT$4,000 for young people’s AI subscriptions. ## Don’t throw away plastic bottles or milk bottles just yet! Bring them here to get cash—“earn NT$50 on the spot.” Old clothes can also be exchanged for cash: a look at 全聯 and 愛買 locations - Published: 2026-10-16T16:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172265 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358921-en.html - anchor: #n3402102 - Companies mentioned: 愛買、全聯、小北百貨、家樂福、特力屋、萬家福、樂家康、BUNNIT、ECOCO 愛買 is offering bonus rewards for recycling used clothing, old phones and light bulbs, with cash vouchers available. ECOCO smart recycling machines are installed at retailers including 全聯, where points earned from plastic and milk bottles can be redeemed for shopping credit. Facts: - 愛買 is holding a used-clothing recycling campaign through October 31. Customers can bring at least 5 used garments to the customer service center to receive a cash voucher for NT$50 off a purchase of NT$500 or more. - Through October 27, 愛買 customers at 6 stores—Nanya, Yonghe, Taoyuan, Fuxing, Shu'nan and Fengyuan—can recycle designated old phones at BUNNIT machines to receive an electronic voucher for NT$100 off a purchase of NT$1,000 or more. - ECOCO smart recycling machines are available at retailers including 全聯, 小北百貨, 家樂福 and 特力屋. Each PET plastic bottle, aluminum can or HDPE milk bottle deposited earns 2 points. - At 全聯, 1,000 ECOCO points can be exchanged for NT$50 in shopping credit, with a limit of one redemption per week. There is no minimum purchase, but no change is given. - At 愛買, every 300 ECOCO points can be exchanged for NT$60 in shopping credit, which can be applied once to a single purchase of at least NT$399. ## In charts》Taiwan’s population shrank by more than 100,000 in a year! People aged 65 and over now make up 20.7% of the population. One chart explains how low birth rates and an aging population are changing Taiwan - Published: 2026-10-16T16:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172618 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358920-en.html - anchor: #n3402101 Interior Ministry statistics show Taiwan’s population continued to decline in September 2026, falling to just over 23.21 million, with people aged 65 and over accounting for 20.7%—the threshold for a super-aged society. The National Development Council projects the population could halve to 12.15 million over the next 50 years, putting pressure on health care and the labor market. Facts: - Taiwan’s total population was 23,213,251 in September 2026, down 103,780 from the same month last year. - People aged 65 and over accounted for 20.70% of Taiwan’s population in September 2026. - There were 16,712 deaths in September 2026, 2.17 times the 7,704 births. - Taipei had the highest share of people aged 65 and over in Taiwan, at 24.86%. - The National Development Council projects Taiwan’s total population could fall to 12.15 million by 2075. - Taiwan’s total fertility rate fell to 0.695 in 2025, a record low. ## Responding to years of South China Sea tensions! China’s ambassador to the Philippines: “We could easily win by using force, but we love peace” - Published: 2026-10-16T16:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173042 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358919-en.html - anchor: #n3402100 China’s ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan, claimed at a forum that China could easily win in a conflict if it used force but chose peace, and warned that the Philippines would face greater risks if it did not restore the military hotline. The Philippine Foreign Ministry condemned the remarks as a threat, further straining bilateral ties. Facts: - China’s ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan, said Beijing could easily win but would not resort to force if a military conflict broke out between China and the Philippines. He was responding to media questions at a forum held at Diliman College in Quezon City. - Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro insists on keeping direct military communication channels with China frozen, citing security concerns and Beijing’s past misuse of the hotline. - Jing Quan warned that the Philippines would face a greater risk of confrontation and conflict if it did not restore a direct communication hotline between the two militaries. - Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Rear Adm. Tarriela criticized Jing Quan’s remarks as coercion, not peace. ## Free health insurance for people aged 65 and over? Legislature passes bill on third reading: Government to fully cover premiums for “2 groups,” saving nearly NT$10,000 a year. Eligibility and requirements explained - Published: 2026-10-16T15:58:23+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173052 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358922-en.html - anchor: #n3402103 The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act on third reading on the 16th, providing full central government subsidies for health insurance premiums for people aged 65 and over who meet income requirements. The measure aims to ease the medical burden on disadvantaged older households and is expected to add NT$39 billion in annual spending. Facts: - On the 16th, the Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act on third reading. - Eligible recipients are people aged 65 and over whose total consolidated income for the past 1 year is below the filing threshold or whose consolidated income tax rate is below 20%. - The central competent authority will provide full subsidies directly, so older people will not have to pay health insurance premiums themselves. - Based on a monthly health insurance premium of NT$826 per person, each older person would save nearly NT$10,000 a year. - After the amendment passes, the central government is expected to spend nearly NT$39 billion more annually on related social welfare programs. - The Legislative Yuan passed the bill with 60 votes in favor and 39 against. ## In charts》Is a NT$20,000 cash handout confirmed? Latest developments as of October 16! When could next year’s NT$10,000 arrive at the earliest, and who is eligible? Find out at a glance - Published: 2026-10-16T15:56:23+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172993 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358923-en.html - anchor: #n3402104 The KMT’s draft special act for a NT$20,000 cash handout has been sent directly to a second reading, while the Executive Yuan has budgeted NT$235.7 billion for a NT$10,000 handout. The Finance Ministry says tax revenue has risen, but the central government has limited disposable funds, so a NT$20,000 payout could require borrowing. The Executive Yuan reiterated that the policy must meet principles including no increase in actual borrowing. Facts: - On October 16, the Legislative Yuan voted to send the draft Special Act on Sharing Economic Gains and Stabilizing Livelihoods directly to a second reading. - The Executive Yuan has allocated NT$235.7 billion in the 2027 central government budget proposal for a NT$10,000 cash handout per person. - The Finance Ministry estimates that a NT$20,000 cash handout would require more than NT$470 billion. - National tax revenue in the first 9 months of 2026 rose by about NT$700 billion from the same period in 2025. - If the process goes smoothly, the first round of NT$10,000 payments is expected to be deposited on January 26, 2027. ## Video／How powerful is an MRI magnet? A wrench gets sucked in in less than 1 second, leaving online users stunned: “Final Destination is real” - Published: 2026-10-16T15:56:10+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173010 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358924-en.html - anchor: #n3402105 - Companies mentioned: 奇美醫院 奇美醫院 used decommissioned MRI equipment to conduct a magnetic force test. Critical care physician Chen Chih-chin released a video showing a wrench being pulled in instantly to promote medical safety. The hospital urged the public to remove all metal items before examinations and designated the video as official patient education material, prompting a strong online response. Facts: - 奇美醫院 Vice President Tang Hung-jen and chief radiology technologist Huang Chien-chung used an MRI machine slated for replacement to conduct a magnetic force test. - Critical care physician Chen Chih-chin posted a video on Threads on the 16th showing a metal wrench being pulled into an MRI machine in less than 1 second. - Online commenters said that if a metal object is pulled into the machine while it is operating, demagnetization and repairs could cost up to one million dollars. - 奇美醫院 plans to use footage of the test in official patient education videos in the future. - During the test, the “Chi-en doll,” which contained a metal wrench, was brought near the machine. Once released, the doll was instantly pulled inside. ## After three and a half years of perseverance, 河堤國小’s cup-stacking team reaches the top! It claims the championship in Kaohsiung’s first competitive cup-stacking league. - Published: 2026-10-16T15:55:54+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173051 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358925-en.html - anchor: #n3402106 - Companies mentioned: 河堤國小、油廠國小、福康國小、中華競技疊杯推廣運動協會 河堤國小’s cup-stacking team defeated 福康國小 to win the upper-grade team championship at the 115年度 elementary school sports promotion association’s competitive cup-stacking league, thanks to three and a half years of perseverance and teamwork. The achievement was highly praised by 中華競技疊杯推廣運動協會 and the school, showcasing the results of a diverse sports education program. Facts: - 河堤國小’s cup-stacking team won the upper-grade team championship at Kaohsiung’s first elementary school competitive cup-stacking league. - 河堤國小’s cup-stacking team defeated 福康國小 in the final, winning in three rounds. - 河堤國小’s cup-stacking team trained and persevered for three and a half years. - 中華競技疊杯推廣運動協會 has long sponsored coaching costs for 河堤國小. - 河堤國小 won the boys’ overall team championship last year. - A total of 9 teams from across the city competed in this single-elimination tournament. ## Why do some people regret the downfall of “the mayor who understands the economy best,” Huang Qifan, who once warned of the 恆大 crisis and dared to speak the truth? - Published: 2026-10-16T15:50:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173002 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358927-en.html - anchor: #n3402108 - Companies mentioned: 恆大、萬達、中國國際經濟交流中心 Former Chongqing Mayor Huang Qifan was officially announced as suspected of serious disciplinary and legal violations on 2026-10-13, drawing widespread attention. He used his expertise to drive Chongqing’s economic boom and repeatedly warned of risks in real estate and corporate debt. His downfall has been linked to recent anti-corruption cases in Chongqing and the sentencing of a think tank executive. Facts: - Huang Qifan was officially announced as suspected of serious disciplinary and legal violations and placed under investigation on 2026-10-13. - During Huang Qifan’s tenure as Chongqing mayor from 2010 to 2016, the city’s GDP growth rate led the nation for three consecutive years. - Huang Qifan once warned that major companies such as 恆大 and 萬達 had enormous asset bases but staggering debt burdens. - Bi Jingquan, the second chairman of 中國國際經濟交流中心, was sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2026年9月. - Huang Qifan harshly criticized P2P lending, saying it was essentially a Ponzi scheme based on passing the parcel and illegal fundraising. - Hu Henghua, then mayor of Chongqing, was placed under investigation in 2026年3月. - Huang Qifan published works including Restructuring and Breakthrough, systematically compiling his approach to restructuring as a way to resolve local development bottlenecks and debt crises. ## Don't trust the U.S. dollar? Buy gold? Berkeley professor reveals 3 advantages and 2 major drawbacks: Why central banks are rushing to stockpile gold - Published: 2026-10-16T15:50:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173046 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358926-en.html - anchor: #n3402107 Berkeley professor Barry Eichengreen analyzed why central banks are buying more gold and the limitations involved. He noted that while gold can diversify dollar risk and reduce the impact of sanctions, it pays no interest and is inconvenient for payments, making it difficult to replace the dollar. Facts: - Barry Eichengreen, a distinguished professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said that gold reserves held by central banks worldwide are on the rise. - Gold has regained favor largely because it differs fundamentally from dollar assets: gold itself is not a liability issued by any national government or financial institution. - If a central bank’s foreign currency assets are held at financial institutions or within settlement systems in other countries, they may face the risk of being frozen or having financial transactions restricted. - Gold has significant limitations. First, it generates no interest, and returns on holdings depend mainly on market price movements. - Gold is not suited to directly meeting the large payment demands of the modern international financial system. It usually must first be sold and exchanged for currency before it can be used for payments. ## Is the shishamo commonly eaten in Taiwan actually fake? The “fish” sold at salt-and-pepper chicken stalls is something else! A chart unravels the mystery of喜相逢 - Published: 2026-10-16T15:47:31+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173044 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358928-en.html - anchor: #n3402109 Reports say that the “shishamo” commonly found in Taiwan’s food industry is actually imported capelin, known locally as 喜相逢, a different species from the shishamo caught in Hokkaido, Japan. Because they come from different places, shortages of Hokkaido catches have not affected supply in Taiwan. Facts: - Most of the fish long referred to as shishamo in Taiwan’s markets are capelin, commonly known as 喜相逢. - 喜相逢 commonly sold in Taiwan is mainly imported, with Norway, Canada and Iceland among its common sources. - 喜相逢 commonly sold in Taiwan costs about 150 to 250 dollars per jin. - True Hokkaido shishamo are about 12 to 15 centimeters long, with larger eyes and a more prominent mouth. - 喜相逢 (capelin) commonly sold in Taiwan are about 15 to 25 centimeters long, with smaller heads and slender bodies. - The Hokkaido shishamo fishing season is concentrated mainly between October and November each year. ## Is the city too noisy? smith+hsu Zhongshan flagship store officially opens, offering a one-stop experience of choosing tea by aroma, four contemporary tea rituals and chewable “tea-scent jewelry” - Published: 2026-10-16T15:41:43+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173043 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358929-en.html - anchor: #n3402110 - Companies mentioned: smith+hsu Contemporary tea brand smith+hsu opened a new flagship store, “Tea House,” in Taipei’s Zhongshan District on October 16. It offers tea selection by aroma, reservation-only immersive tea sessions and specialty snacks, emphasizing an intuitive tea-tasting experience. Facts: - smith+hsu’s Zhongshan flagship store (Tea House) officially opened on October 16. - Since its founding in 2007, smith+hsu has continued to use contemporary design to rethink the relationship between Eastern and Western tea cultures and modern life. - The store offers four contemporary tea rituals: “Stillness,” “Flow,” “Sharing” and “Relaxation.” - smith+hsu developed chewable “tea-scent jewelry,” made with Earl Grey citrus black tea as its base. - 10/16 - 10/31 開幕活動期間，消費即贈送凝時茶萃｜原葉立體茶包（Tea break）乙包。 - smith+hsu’s Zhongshan flagship store is located at No. 31, Lane 50, Section 2, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City. ## How tragic were the later years of famed general Qi Jiguang? He pacified the Japanese pirates but was purged by the court; historians reveal his heartbreaking end - Published: 2026-10-16T15:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171610 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358931-en.html - anchor: #n3402112 This article recounts the tragic later years of Qi Jiguang, a Ming dynasty general famed for resisting Japanese pirates. After his political patron Zhang Juzheng died, Qi was purged by the court and dismissed from office, losing his income and family support. He ultimately died in his hometown amid poverty and illness. Facts: - Qi Jiguang spent more than 40 years fighting, earning renown for pacifying Japanese pirates in the south and defending against the Mongols in the north. - Qi Jiguang was born in 1528. His ancestral home was Dingyuan, Anhui, and he was from Dengzhou, Shandong. - During Qi Jiguang’s campaigns against Japanese pirates along the southeastern coast, his direct superior was Governor-General Hu Zongxian. - After Zhang Juzheng died of illness in the tenth year of the Wanli reign, Qi Jiguang was transferred to Guangdong and impeached and dismissed from office. - Qi Jiguang died of illness in the twelfth month of the fifteenth year of the Wanli reign (January 1588), at the age of 61. - In his later years, Qi Jiguang suffered from severe lung disease and, unable to afford medicine, relied on neighbors for assistance. - It was only years after Qi Jiguang’s death that the court posthumously bestowed on him the title “Wuyi.” ## More than just Doctor X! The top 10 best-reviewed Korean dramas adapted from Japanese dramas: The champion beats That Winter, the Wind Blows in ratings and will keep you watching - Published: 2026-10-16T15:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172594 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358930-en.html - anchor: #n3402111 This article selects 10 classic Korean dramas remade from Japanese dramas or adapted from the same source, ranked by Douban ratings. The top-ranked show is Mother, starring Lee Bo-young, with a rating of 8.6. The list also includes well-known titles such as That Winter, the Wind Blows and Queen's Classroom, and discusses their adaptations and audience reception. Facts: - Mother, starring Lee Bo-young, topped the ranking of Korean dramas adapted from Japanese dramas with a rating of 8.6. - That Winter, the Wind Blows, starring Jo In-sung and Song Hye-kyo, has a Douban rating of 7.5. - Queen's Classroom, starring Go Hyun-jung and Kim Hyang-gi, has a Douban rating of 7.5. - The Greatest Divorce, starring Cha Tae-hyun and Bae Doona, has a Douban rating of 7.5. - On a Wednesday Afternoon at 3, starring Park Ha-sun and Lee Sang-yeob, has a Douban rating of 7.5. - Spring, starring Jo In-sung, Go Hyun-jung and Ji Jin-hee, has a Douban rating of 7.7. - Tell Me That You Love Me, starring Jung Woo-sung and Shin Hyun-bin, has a Douban rating of 7.7. - The series God of Study, starring Kim Su-ro and Bae Doona, has a rating of 7.8 on Douban. ## 台股反彈141點仍週跌2202點！台積電法說後收黑、資金狂追「這族群」，10/16股市重點懶人包一次看 - Published: 2026-10-16T15:27:34+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173036 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358932-en.html - anchor: #n3402113 - Companies mentioned: 風傳媒、台積電、台郡、台虹、聯發科、字節跳動、輝達、長鑫存儲、三星電子、SK海力士、美光、Anthropic、華爾街日報 10/16台股反彈141點收47,111點，但週線仍跌逾2,200點。台積電法說後走弱，資金轉向PCB與AI相關族群。外資大舉賣超且空單逼近10萬口，華許未暗示升息方向，市場對AI經濟成長放緩存疑。 Facts: - Taiwan’s weighted stock index closed at 47,111 on Oct. 16, bringing its cumulative loss for the week to 2,202 points. - 台積電法說後股價下跌20元，收在2,420元。 - 外資10/15單日賣超3,025.55億元，刷新單日紀錄。 - 台郡股價連3個交易日攻上漲停，16日盤中鎖住82元。 - 聯發科傳出接到字節跳動AI晶片訂單。 - Anthropic reported third-quarter revenue of $16.8 billion, up 50% from the previous quarter. - CME FedWatch shows a 72.3% probability that interest rates will remain unchanged in October. ## Southeast Asia’s largest economy is unexpectedly home to the world’s worst-performing stock market this year! MSCI issues downgrade warning as Indonesia is hit by a triple sell-off in stocks, currency and bonds - Published: 2026-10-16T15:24:19+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173039 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358933-en.html - anchor: #n3402114 - Companies mentioned: MSCI、Barbican Advisory、Lombard Odier、Allspring Global Investments、風傳媒 Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, was warned by MSCI that it could be downgraded from emerging-market to standalone-market status over market transparency and governance concerns. The warning sent stocks plunging more than 10% and triggered a sell-off in the currency and bonds, with international funds potentially set to pull out in force. Facts: - MSCI warned that it would consider downgrading Indonesia from emerging-market to standalone-market status if the country fails to address issues including transparency. - Indonesia’s stock market plunged more than 10% at one point intraday on the 16th, triggering a trading halt. - MSCI said that reclassifying Indonesia as a frontier market alone would not adequately reflect the deep-rooted problems facing its stock market. - Potential capital outflows could reach billions of dollars. - The Indonesian rupiah weakened against the U.S. dollar, while government bond yields rose in tandem. - Ukraine, Argentina and Zimbabwe are currently classified by MSCI as standalone markets. - Homin Lee, senior macro strategist at French bank Lombard Odier, said the downgrade threat could be a negotiating tactic. ## Latest on the universal NT$20,000 payout! KMT’s special bill sent directly to a second reading as it races to “this date” to return tax revenue to the public - Published: 2026-10-16T15:12:15+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173037 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358934-en.html - anchor: #n3402115 The Legislative Yuan today approved a KMT caucus proposal to send the “NT$20,000 for everyone” special bill directly to a second reading, aiming for a third reading on Nov. 28. Ruling and opposition parties agreed to invite the premier to report on the general budget on Oct. 27, while the ruling party insisted on submitting a budget for a NT$10,000 payout for review. Facts: - The KMT caucus proposed the “Special Bill on Sharing Economic Gains with the Public and Stabilizing Livelihoods,” calling for the universal payout to be increased to NT$20,000. - The Legislative Yuan’s plenary session voted 52 to 40 to send the special bill directly to a second reading. - 國民黨團總召傅崐萁指出去年政府超收稅額約5,000多億元，今年預計超收破兆元。 - Ruling and opposition caucuses reached a consensus to invite Premier Cho Jung-tai to report on the “116th Fiscal Year Central Government General Budget Proposal” on Oct. 27. - The Executive Yuan’s budget proposal for a universal NT$10,000 payout amounts to NT$235.7 billion and has been included in the 116th fiscal year general budget proposal for review. - All 8 Taiwan People’s Party lawmakers were absent from the vote on sending the universal payout special bill directly to a second reading. ## 魏哲家與馬斯克都證實台積電德州設廠 「誰說了算」兩人說法卻不相同 - Published: 2026-10-16T15:09:24+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173035 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358935-en.html - anchor: #n3402116 - Companies mentioned: 台積電、微軟、輝達、蘋果 台積電公布第三季財報創歷史新高，並證實評估德州擴產。針對馬斯克「Terafab」計畫，雙方對營運主導權說法不一，魏哲家堅持需由台積電營運，馬斯克則主張自行興建營運。 Facts: - 台積電2025年7月至9月單季淨利達新台幣7631億元，創歷史新高。 - 台積電正評估在美國德州擴大晶圓產能的可能性。 - 魏哲家強調若在德州設廠，該廠必須由台積電自行營運。 - 馬斯克表示將自行興建並營運「Terafab」晶圓廠，台積電最多可能只是承租部分產能。 - 台積電2025年全年資本支出預算已上修至600億至640億美元。 ## Auto exports to China plunge 66%, and Germany has finally had enough! Merz and Macron propose a “one-click termination” mechanism to kick rule-breakers out of the EU market - Published: 2026-10-16T15:01:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173003 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358936-en.html - anchor: #n3402117 - Companies mentioned: 德國之聲、榮鼎集團、墨卡托中國研究中心、德國機械設備製造業聯合會、歐洲汽車製造商協會 German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron proposed a “one-click termination mechanism” to exclude countries engaging in unfair trade from the EU market, in response to competition from Chinese auto exports and a widening trade deficit. Facts: - German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron jointly wrote to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, proposing a new mechanism to exclude unfair trading partners. - 根據榮鼎集團數據，2022年至2025年間，德國對華汽車出口暴跌了66%。 - According to data from Germany Trade & Invest for the first half of 2026, China has fallen from Germany’s second-largest export market to its ninth-largest. - Last year, the EU’s goods trade deficit with China was about €360 billion, and it widened further in the first half of 2026. - In the first half of this year, China exported $254 billion worth of goods to the EU, more than the $172 billion it exported to the United States. - In the first 7 months of this year, the number of China-made new cars imported by Germany rose 121% from the same period last year. - The EU and China reached a consensus in China-EU trade talks that could cut the number of hybrid cars China exports to the EU by more than half. ## An ambulance behind you means more than just pulling over! Highway bureau outlines 3 scenarios with different ways to yield; beware fines of up to NT$100,000 and license revocation - Published: 2026-10-16T15:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172948 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358092-en.html - anchor: #n3401630 The Directorate General of Highways issued guidelines on yielding to emergency vehicles, explaining the proper way to give way on single-lane roads, multilane roads and at intersections. Starting Jan. 31, those who fail to yield will face hefty fines and license revocation, to protect the golden hour for rescue. Facts: - The Directorate General of Highways outlined how to yield in 3 common situations: “single-lane roads,” “multilane roads” and “meeting at an intersection.” - Starting Jan. 31 this year, penalties for failing to yield to emergency vehicles will increase. Drivers of cars and motorcycles may face fines of up to NT$100,000, along with revocation of their driver’s license and vehicle registration. - Drivers of cars and motorcycles who fail to yield immediately to emergency vehicles face fines of NT$6,000 to NT$30,000, revocation of their driver’s license and a 6-month suspension of their vehicle registration. - If failure to yield results in injury or death, drivers of cars and motorcycles may face fines of NT$10,000 to NT$100,000 and revocation of their driver’s license and vehicle registration. - Riders of slow vehicles such as bicycles, electric-assist bicycles and micro electric two-wheelers who fail to yield immediately to emergency vehicles may be fined NT$300 to NT$1,200. ## Japan and Thailand lose out! Top 10 countries worldwide for retirement: winner has low prices, pleasant weather and a quality of life that feels like a vacation - Published: 2026-10-16T14:56:54+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11172818 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358093-en.html - anchor: #n3401631 - Companies mentioned: Expatriate Group The UK’s Expatriate Group released its 2026 Global Retirement Index, with the Philippines taking the top spot as the world’s best country for retirement with a score of 78. The report assessed 5 key indicators, including healthcare, visas and cost, and selected the Philippines for its low cost of living, English-language advantage and accessible SRRV visa. Facts: - The UK’s Expatriate Group released its 2026 Global Retirement Index, with the Philippines taking first place with a score of 78. - The Philippines’ Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) requires applicants to make a $15,000 fixed-term deposit. - The Philippines comprises more than 7,000 islands and is home to world-class destinations such as Boracay and Palawan. - Medical treatment in Manila and Cebu in the Philippines costs just one-third or even less than in Western countries. ## 中職台灣大賽》味全龍拋震撼彈！吉力吉撈、魔神龍2大將遭割捨，龍象大戰變數大 - Published: 2026-10-16T14:54:26+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173028 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358095-en.html - anchor: #n3401632 - Companies mentioned: 味全龍、中信兄弟 味全龍為備戰2026年台灣大賽，總教練葉君璋做出艱難決定，將主力打者吉力吉撈與洋投魔神龍排除在32人名單外。吉力吉撈因傷後表現不佳，魔神龍則因近期狀態不理想遭替換，球隊將重組進攻火力與投手陣容對抗中信兄弟。 Facts: - 2026年中華職棒台灣大賽將於17日在台北大巨蛋舉行，由味全龍與中信兄弟進行7戰4勝制總冠軍爭奪戰。 - 味全龍隊長吉力吉撈．鞏冠確定無緣2026年台灣大賽，未進入32人參賽名單。 - 吉力吉撈本季累計出賽65場、212打數，打擊率2成08，OPS攻擊指數0.580。 - 味全龍 have finalized their foreign-player roster for the Taiwan Series, bringing Chiang Han, Meisaisi and Steel Dragon while leaving out Moshen Long. - Head coach Yeh Chun-chang said Ji Li Ji-lao’s performance had not been steady enough since returning from injury, and that he was not yet ready technically or mentally. ## Market hopes dashed! Warsh refuses to reveal rate-decision plans as central banks worldwide tighten in sync: “No one gets a free ride” - Published: 2026-10-16T14:52:36+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173029 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358096-en.html - anchor: #n3401633 - Companies mentioned: 聯準會、國際貨幣基金（IMF）、星展銀行、盛寶市場（Saxo Markets） 聯準會理事華許於IMF年會表明不預判利率決策，拒絕提供政策指引，導致市場對10月升息預期降溫。他指出全球央行同步緊縮貨幣政策，並看好AI長期生產力效益，但警告短期就業市場存在不確定性。 Facts: - 華許強調聯準會將改變過去提前向市場釋放政策訊號的做法，不會預先判斷今年剩餘兩次利率會議的結果。 - 根據CME FedWatch數據，交易員預估聯準會10月會議維持利率不變的機率為72.3%。 - Warsh said most central banks worldwide are currently tightening monetary policy in sync, and no one can get a free ride. - 華許透露聯準會生產力與就業特別工作小組將於11月16日在舊金山灣區舉行實地聽證會。 - U.S. core CPI rose 0.33% month over month in September, marking a second consecutive month of relatively strong gains. - Warsh described AI as potentially one of the most consequential transformations for the U.S. and global economies in his lifetime. ## A final dance for Yili, Lee Le and 7 other Wing Stars members! Farewell show offers just 370 seats; ticket rules spark fan outrage: “Trying to cash in one last time?” - Published: 2026-10-16T14:46:42+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173026 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358097-en.html - anchor: #n3401634 - Companies mentioned: 台鋼雄鷹、Wing Stars、Stars House 台鋼雄鷹啦啦隊Wing Stars宣布7名成員告別，擬於11月29日舉辦限定演出。因入場需購買高額福袋或消費抽籤，且推出印刷簽名周邊，引發粉絲質疑球團「撈最後一筆」而反彈。 Facts: - 台鋼雄鷹啦啦隊Wing Stars共有7名成員告別，包括人氣成員一粒和李樂。 - The farewell show, “Looking Back to Our Roots × Flying Toward the Future,” will be held on Nov. 29, with just 370 seats available. - The special A-section gift bag costs NT$1,200, with 100 available. It includes an event ticket and a pass to a signing session with the 7 members. - The team is also launching the “2026 WS Commemorative Card Pack,” priced at NT$500 per pack and containing a jersey card with a printed autograph. - Fans said the event should be renamed “Looking Back at Our Wallets, Cashing In on the Future,” accusing the team of exploiting the farewell to make money. ## Take care after age 40! Missing 1 step after colon polyp removal raises cancer risk 4 times for “these people,” doctor says: many don’t know - Published: 2026-10-16T14:45:18+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173027 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358098-en.html - anchor: #n3401635 - Companies mentioned: 書田診所 書田診所醫師邱展賢指出，3名男性患者因未重視息肉切除後追蹤或具家族史，意外驗出早期大腸癌。強調家族史者風險高2-4倍，需提早篩檢並改善飲食運動習慣。 Facts: - 書田診所分享了3名男性病例，在大腸息肉切除後的病理報告中發現早期大腸癌或原位癌。 - People with a first-degree relative who has had colorectal cancer face 2 to 4 times the risk of the general population. - People with a family history of colorectal cancer are advised to start colonoscopies at age 40, or 10 years before the youngest age at which a family member was diagnosed. - 曾經長過大腸息肉的人，約有2至3成可能再次發現息肉。 - The Health Promotion Administration provides government-funded fecal occult blood tests using an immunochemical method every 2 years for people aged 45 to 74. ## Cash handout moves into high gear! Plan to distribute 10,000 before Lunar New Year advances; KMT proposes 20,000 and seeks to force the Executive Yuan to comply before the election - Published: 2026-10-16T14:42:53+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173024 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358099-en.html - anchor: #n3401636 Cross-party negotiations in the Legislative Yuan have concluded, setting Oct. 23 and 27 for reviews of the 115 supplementary budget and the 116 central government budget, respectively. Lai Ching-te called for swift review to allow the 10,000 cash handout to be distributed before Lunar New Year, while the KMT is pushing a 20,000 handout bill to pressure the Executive Yuan into countersigning it before the election. Facts: - The Legislative Yuan has scheduled a report and questioning on the 115 central government supplementary budget bill for Oct. 23. - The Legislative Yuan has scheduled a report and questioning on the 116 central government general budget bill for Oct. 27. - President Lai Ching-te said that if the general budget passes its 3rd reading by Jan. 5 next year, preparations for the 10,000 cash handout could begin as early as before Lunar New Year next year. - The KMT caucus has drafted a special bill for a 20,000 cash handout and proposed sending it directly to a 2nd reading. - The Executive Yuan must decide by Nov. 27 whether to countersign the special bill for a 20,000 cash handout. - The 8 lawmakers in the Taiwan People’s Party caucus abstained during the vote on sending the 20,000 handout bill directly to a 2nd reading. ## For a $30 Chinese-made toy, the factory gets just $6 and earns less than $1 in net profit, while three-quarters of the money stays in the U.S.! - Published: 2026-10-16T14:40:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11172976 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358100-en.html - anchor: #n3401637 - Companies mentioned: 新美匯未來、Basic Fun、香港玩具廠商會、友貨運、Learning Resources The BBC traced the money behind a $30 Chinese-made toy, finding that the factory gets just $6 while 75.5% of revenue stays in the U.S. Facts: - 2024年進口到美國的玩具中，近八成來自中國。 - 新美匯未來’s factory produces about 55 million toys a year for the U.S. market. - It usually takes one to two years to go from the initial concept to a finished toy. - A cargo ship from Shenzhen to the U.S. West Coast takes about 15 days. - Learning Resources specializes in educational toys, and half of its products are imported from China. - After $2.65 is allocated to U.S. logistics and delivery companies, the toy company and retailer each receive about $10. ## Green camp mayoral candidates skip vote! Legislative Yuan passes senior health insurance premium subsidy bill in 3rd reading; Shih Chung-liang estimates costs will be shifted - Published: 2026-10-16T14:29:51+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173025 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358101-en.html - anchor: #n3401638 The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act in a 3rd reading on the 16th, shifting senior health insurance subsidies to full central government funding and introducing an income threshold. The health minister warned that the costs would be shifted to younger generations, while the absence of several Green camp lawmakers running for local executive posts sparked controversy. Facts: - The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to some provisions of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act in a 3rd reading on the 16th, shifting senior health insurance costs to full central government funding. - The amendments set an income threshold, covering people whose total consolidated income is below the filing threshold or whose income tax rate is below 20%. - Health Minister Shih Chung-liang estimated that if the costs were shifted, people aged 15 to 64 would have to pay an additional NT$3,000-plus a year per person. - If the costs were shifted to taxpaying households, each household would have to pay an additional NT$8,000-plus a year. - DPP lawmaker Chuang Jui-hsiung said the opposition’s amendments would turn National Health Insurance into a social welfare program, with annual subsidies reaching NT$40 billion. - The vote passed 60 to 39. - Several DPP candidates for county and city magistrate or mayor, as well as KMT Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen, did not take part in the vote. ## Why didn’t Chia Yung-chieh put on her jacket properly? She reveals the real reason: it’s all her husband’s fault - Published: 2026-10-16T14:24:55+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173023 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358102-en.html - anchor: #n3401639 - Companies mentioned: 台北101 台北101董事長賈永婕赴立法院備詢時因披著西裝外套的造型引發討論，她隨後在社群媒體幽默回應，指出是因丈夫提醒穿好外套而激起叛逆心理，並自嘲與更年期體感有關。 Facts: - 台北101董事長賈永婕近日前往立法院接受備詢。 - During the questioning, Chia Yung-chieh draped her blazer over her shoulders without putting her arms through the sleeves. - During the questioning, lawmaker Lai Hui-yuan brought up Chia Yung-chieh’s outfit. - On the 15th, Chia Yung-chieh shared a conversation with her husband before leaving home on social media to explain her outfit choice. - Chia Yung-chieh said she had asked her husband whether her outfit looked good before leaving, and he reminded her that she should put on her jacket. - Chia Yung-chieh admitted that her husband’s advice made her rebellious, so she decided not to wear the jacket. - Chia Yung-chieh joked that draping the jacket over her shoulders was also related to the hot-and-cold sensations she experiences during menopause. ## Up 32% in 3 days to NT$82! What does 台郡 do, and why is it riding the 輝達 concept-stock wave? 台虹 soars above NT$300—is this the next dark horse? - Published: 2026-10-16T14:24:53+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11172961 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358103-en.html - anchor: #n3401640 - Companies mentioned: 台郡、輝達、NVIDIA、台虹、勤凱 台郡 has benefited from the 輝達 NVLink PTFE theme, hitting the daily limit-up for 3 straight sessions, but it still posted a loss in the first half and foreign investors were net sellers, leaving its transformation progress to be seen. Facts: - 台郡 (6269) hit the limit-up price of NT$82 for 3 consecutive trading days. - 輝達 showcased its next-generation NVLink PTFE high-speed transmission technology at the 2026 OCP Global Summit, with 台郡 and 台虹 appearing on the display board. - 台郡 posted a loss of NT$4.27 per share in the first half of 2026. - 台郡’s combined revenue share from FPCs for mobile phones, tablets and computers was 91%. - 台虹’s share price has climbed above NT$300, hitting the limit-up price of NT$311.5 intraday. - 台郡's revenue in September 2026 was NT$2.099 billion, down 2.7% year over year. - Foreign investors were net sellers of 台郡 shares for 2 consecutive days, selling a total of 762 lots. ## Latest update on the nationwide NT$10,000 cash payout! Finance Ministry reveals the first online registration date and schedule for 5 disbursement channels; 5 areas offer an additional NT$6,000 - Published: 2026-10-16T14:18:15+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173022 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358104-en.html - anchor: #n3401641 The Executive Yuan announced a budget of NT$235.7 billion for its nationwide NT$10,000 cash payout policy, aiming to distribute the money before Lunar New Year in 2027. Legislative Yuan negotiators agreed to invite the premier to report on the budget proposal, marking a key step toward distributing the money before the holiday. Facts: - The Executive Yuan is promoting the “AI Dividend for All: NT$10,000 Cash Payout” policy, with a budget of NT$235.7 billion. - If the Legislative Yuan passes the budget proposal in its third reading by January 5, 2027, the first payments are expected to be distributed as early as January 26, 2027. - Every person will receive a uniform cash payment of NT$10,000, with no income-based exclusion clause. - Huatian Township in Changhua County is offering an additional local stimulus payment of NT$6,000 per person. - Yanping Township in Taitung County will distribute an additional NT$5,000 per person, raised from the original NT$3,000. - Linnei Township in Yunlin County is distributing NT$3,600 per person; paper applications will be accepted through December 31, 2026. - Members of the public can register a financial account on the official designated website, which is expected to open on January 25, 2027. ## 不到1秒破百！特斯拉全新Roadster曝光 「能飛、能翻轉」馬斯克曝量產時間 - Published: 2026-10-16T14:18:09+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11173021 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358106-en.html - anchor: #n3401642 - Companies mentioned: 特斯拉、Tesla、SpaceX 特斯拉執行長馬斯克於美國時間15日在德州發表結合SpaceX推進技術的第二代Roadster，宣布2028年量產。新車原型展示空中翻轉能力，性能目標極速逾370公里，台灣官網已開放三款車型預購，訂金最高達755萬元新台幣。 Facts: - 特斯拉執行長馬斯克於美國時間15日在德州發表第二代Roadster電動跑車。 - The second-generation Roadster is expected to enter mass production in 2028. - The Roadster is equipped with 10 thrusters and about 600 liters of compressed-air storage. - The Roadster takes less than 1 second to accelerate from a standstill to 60 miles per hour. - The total preorder deposit for the Performance version on the Taiwan website is NT$1.51 million. - The total preorder deposit for the Thrust version on the Taiwan website has risen to NT$7.55 million. ## Where did Taiwan's beef noodle soup originate, and which was the first shop? It wasn't in Gangshan, Kaohsiung! Food expert Liang Youxiang reveals the secret: this 1 shop was the original pioneer - Published: 2026-10-16T14:16:46+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11171433 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358107-en.html - anchor: #n3401643 Food expert Liang Youxiang used historical research to reveal the origins of Taiwan's beef noodle soup, identifying the first shop as “Old Li Beef Noodle Soup” in Tainan, established in 1958, and disputing the claim that it originated in a military dependents' village in Gangshan. The article details how the braised and clear-broth styles were developed by veterans from different backgrounds, and how the dish gained popularity under a U.S. aid flour policy. Facts: - Taiwan's first bowl of beef noodle soup was created by Li Shizhen, an Air Force veteran, in Tainan in 1958. - The dish of braised beef noodle soup does not exist locally in Sichuan. - Clear-broth beef noodle soup was introduced to Taiwan by Hui veterans from Gansu who came to Taiwan after the war. ## The China-Russia bridge has just opened, and China and North Korea are following suit! The long-idle New Yalu River Bridge finally opens after 12 years — what signal does this send? - Published: 2026-10-16T14:10:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11172977 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358108-en.html - anchor: #n3401644 The New Yalu River Bridge, connecting Dandong in China and Sinuiju in North Korea, opened on October 15, ending 12 years of idleness. The move is seen as a sign of warming China-North Korea ties and a reshaping of Northeast Asian geopolitics, reflecting the two sides' shared interests in maintaining border stability and economic cooperation. Facts: - The New Yalu River Bridge officially opened on October 15, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song delivering recorded remarks. - The New Yalu River Bridge is about three kilometers long and is a four-lane, two-way road bridge. The first vehicles to cross were freight trucks. - Construction of the New Yalu River Bridge began in December 2010 and was completed in October 2014. It opened after more than 12 years of idleness. - China still accounts for more than 90% of North Korea's total foreign trade. - Just five weeks ago, North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River. ## Exclusive: Interview with Shen Po-yang angers the KMT! KMT Central Committee members sign petition urging party headquarters to “expel Jaw Shaw-kong” - Published: 2026-10-16T14:08:38+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11173014 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4358109-en.html - anchor: #n3401645 KMT Central Committee member Jiang Yongxiong launched a petition strongly condemning Jaw Shaw-kong for interviewing Shen Po-yang and recommending that he be expelled from the party, accusing him of damaging the party's reputation and electoral prospects. Facts: - KMT Central Committee member Jiang Yongxiong launched a petition urging party headquarters to expel Jaw Shaw-kong. - Jaw Shaw-kong recently gave 2 interviews to Shen Po-yang, the DPP's candidate for Taipei mayor. - The petition describes Shen Po-yang as a Taiwan independence hardliner formally registered and tracked by mainland China. - The proposal says Jaw Shaw-kong's conduct poses 4 serious threats, including trampling on the party's core values and severely damaging its electoral prospects. - Those signing the petition believe that Jaw Shaw-kong, as a former vice presidential candidate, represents the KMT's image through his words and actions, yet is associating with pro-independence separatist forces. - The petition statement stresses that the current goal is to stand united, secure the party's voter base and win the nine-in-one elections. ## 翰可能源 (7859): Announces its invitation to attend a pre-emerging stock investor briefing hosted by 華南永昌證券 - Published: 2026-10-16T17:20:23+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=7859&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=162023&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360046-en.html - anchor: #n3405097 - Companies mentioned: 翰可能源、華南永昌證券 翰可能源 announced that it has been invited to attend a pre-emerging stock investor briefing hosted by 華南永昌證券, where it will discuss its operating results, core businesses and future development strategy. Facts: - 1. Date of occurrence: 115/10/19 - (1) Date of investor briefing: October 19, 115 (Monday). - (2) Time of investor briefing: 14:30. - No. 199, Lequn 2nd Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei - Marriott Ballroom II, 5th Floor, Taipei Marriott Hotel ## 欣欣水泥 (1111): Announces a change in the company's general manager - Published: 2026-10-16T17:18:16+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=pub&co_id=1111&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=161816&spoke_date=20261016 - anchor: #n3405096 - Companies mentioned: 欣欣水泥、欣欣水泥企業股份有限公司、中鋼公司 欣欣水泥 announced a change in its general manager. 中鋼公司 has reassigned Liao Han-liang to the position, succeeding Hsieh Chi-jung. Facts: - 115/10/16 - 115/11/01 - 22nd edition - 9th time ## Jing Rui Guang (6787): Announces regulatory approval to extend the payment period for designated subscribers in its 115 cash capital increase - Published: 2026-10-16T17:14:49+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=6787&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=161449&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360042-en.html - anchor: #n3405092 - Companies mentioned: 晶瑞光電股份有限公司、統一綜合證券股務代理部、台灣銀行 Jing Rui Guang (6787) announced that regulators approved a three-month extension of the payment period for designated subscribers in its 115 cash capital increase, through 116/01/06. It also offered compensation, including interest, to shareholders and employees who have paid but wish to withdraw from the subscription. Facts: - Extended by three months - 116年01月06日止 - 115年10月16日 - Until Nov. 16 of 115 - 115/11/25 ## 三地能源 (6946): Announces on behalf of important subsidiary 合豐能源股份有限公司 that its board has resolved to cancel the first extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 115 - Published: 2026-10-16T17:06:34+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=6946&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=160634&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360041-en.html - anchor: #n3405091 - Companies mentioned: 三地能源、合豐能源股份有限公司 三地能源 announced that the board of its important subsidiary 合豐能源股份有限公司 resolved to cancel the first extraordinary shareholders' meeting, originally scheduled for 115/10/30. Facts: - 115/10/16 - 115/10/30 ## 國碳科 (4754): Announces a change in the company's corporate governance officer - Published: 2026-10-16T16:56:37+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=4754&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=4&spoke_time=155637&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360019-en.html - anchor: #n3405062 - Companies mentioned: 國碳科 國碳科 (4754) announced that corporate governance officer Lin Donghe has resigned for career-planning reasons, effective 115/11/01. A successor will be announced after the board makes a decision. Facts: - Date of change: 115/10/16 - Effective date: 115/11/01 ## 國碳科 (4754): Announces a change in the company's general manager - Published: 2026-10-16T16:55:22+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=4754&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=155522&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360018-en.html - anchor: #n3405061 - Companies mentioned: 國碳科 國碳科 (4754) announced that General Manager Lin Donghe has resigned for personal career-planning reasons, effective 115/11/01. The chairperson will temporarily perform the duties. Facts: - Date of board resolution or change: 115/10/16 - General Manager Lin Donghe's departure takes effect on 115/11/01. ## 德晉(3466): Announcement of the representative appointed by the Company's corporate director - Published: 2026-10-16T16:55:22+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=3466&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=155522&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360017-en.html - anchor: #n3405060 - Companies mentioned: 德晉、恆盈泰資本投資股份有限公司、灃易隆來股份有限公司 德晉 (3466) announced that corporate director 恆盈泰資本投資股份有限公司 has appointed Lu Jinyou as its representative, effective 115/10/16. Facts: - Date of change: 115/10/16 - Original term (e.g., xx/xx/xx to xx/xx/xx): 114/05/16~117/05/15 ## 華宇藥 (6621): The company has obtained a patent certificate from the Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China for its “Method for Detecting Fibrin/Fibrinogen Degradation Products in Companion Animals” - Published: 2026-10-16T16:47:32+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=6621&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=154732&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360039-en.html - anchor: #n3405090 - Companies mentioned: 華宇藥品股份有限公司、華宇藥 華宇藥品 (6621) announced that its application for a patent on a “Method for Detecting Fibrin/Fibrinogen Degradation Products in Companion Animals” has been granted an invention patent certificate by the Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Republic of China. This strengthens the company's patent portfolio in companion-animal tumor biomarker detection technology. Facts: - 115/10/16 - Invention Patent No. I940678 ## 湧盛 (2249): Announces collection of employee subscription payments for cash capital increase before initial OTC listing of company shares - Published: 2026-10-16T16:37:20+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=2249&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=153720&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360038-en.html - anchor: #n3405089 - Companies mentioned: 湧盛電機股份有限公司、集保公司 湧盛電機 announced collection of employee subscription payments for a cash capital increase before the initial OTC listing of its shares. Employees who did not pay by the deadline of 115年10月16日 must complete payment from 115年10月19日 through 11月18日; those who miss the deadline will forfeit their subscription rights. Facts: - 115/10/16 - 115年10月16日 - 自民國115年10月19日至民國115年11月18日下午3點30分止 ## 富味鄉 (1260): Announces change in audit committee membership - Published: 2026-10-16T16:37:09+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=1260&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=153709&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360037-en.html - anchor: #n3405088 - Companies mentioned: 富味鄉、美商蒂芙妮國際(股)公司台灣分公司 富味鄉 (1260) announced a change in audit committee membership, with 尤愛齡 appointed as an independent director on 115/10/16. Facts: - Date of change: 115/10/16 - Previous term (e.g., xx/xx/xx ~ xx/xx/xx): 114/06/23~117/06/22 ## 泰合 (6467): Announces full receipt of proceeds from cash capital increase before initial listing of company shares and record date for the capital increase - Published: 2026-10-16T16:36:55+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6467&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=153655&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360036-en.html - anchor: #n3405087 - Companies mentioned: 泰合生技藥品股份有限公司、泰合 泰合生技藥品股份有限公司 announced full receipt of proceeds from a cash capital increase before the initial listing of its shares and set 115年10月16日 as the record date for the capital increase. Facts: - Issue of 7,500,000 common shares - Minimum underwriting price: NT$88 per share - Weighted average price: NT$177.88 per share - Public subscription offering price: NT$105.6 per share - Total: NT$1,160,627,370 - Record date for cash capital increase: 115年10月16日 ## 中茂 (5205): Announces change in general manager - Published: 2026-10-16T16:36:55+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=5205&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=153655&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360016-en.html - anchor: #n3405059 - Companies mentioned: 中茂、中茂能資系統整合科技股份有限公司 中茂 (5205) announced that general manager 詹益國 resigned on 115/10/16 because the number of independent directors fell below 4, making it impermissible for the chairman and general manager to be the same person. Business division deputy general manager 卓立 will serve in the role on an interim basis; a new general manager will be announced after board approval. Facts: - 115/10/16 - 4 people ## 中茂 (5205): Announces board election of chairman - Published: 2026-10-16T16:36:38+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=5205&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=153638&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360015-en.html - anchor: #n3405058 - Companies mentioned: 中茂、中茂能資系統整合科技(股)公司 中茂 (5205) announced that its board elected 詹益國 as the new chairman on 115/10/16, replacing 李建賢, who resigned. Facts: - 115/10/16 ## 富喬 (1815): The company's securities recently met the criteria for the publication of trading information on the OTC market, so the company is releasing related financial and business information to help investors make an informed assessment. - Published: 2026-10-16T16:20:11+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=1815&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=152011&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360014-en.html - anchor: #n3405057 - Companies mentioned: 富喬、財團法人中華民國證券櫃檯買賣中心 富喬 (1815) released recent financial and business information showing substantial year-on-year growth in monthly and quarterly revenue, pretax net profit, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent, with results turning from a loss to a profit. Facts: - Operating revenue (NT$ million) 938 - Pretax net profit (NT$ million) 433 - Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 331 - Earnings per share (NT$) 0.56 - Operating revenue (NT$ million) 2,131 - Pretax net profit (NT$ million) 955 - Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 843 - Earnings per share (NT$) 1.45 - Operating revenue (NT$ million) 7,182 - Pretax net profit (NT$ million) 2,353 - Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) 2,019 - Earnings per share (NT$) 3.61 ## 和詮 (6673): Announces acquisition of right-of-use assets from a related party (lease agreement amendment) - Published: 2026-10-16T16:20:01+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=6673&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=152001&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360035-en.html - anchor: #n3405086 - Companies mentioned: 和詮、威克半導體股份有限公司 和詮 (6673) announced an amendment to its lease agreement with related party 威克半導體股份有限公司, reducing the leased area from 1,483 ping to 1,017 ping and the monthly rent from approximately NT$623,000 to NT$427,000. Facts: - 1,483 ping - NT$420 per ping - NT$622,860 per month - Total transaction amount: NT$10,251,360 - 1,017 ping - NT$427,140 per month ## 三地能源 (6946): Announces full receipt of proceeds from private placement of common shares and capital increase record date - Published: 2026-10-16T16:09:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=6946&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=150903&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360034-en.html - anchor: #n3405085 - Companies mentioned: 三地能源股份有限公司、三地能源 三地能源 announced full receipt of proceeds from a private placement of common shares and the capital increase record date. It issued 30,000,000 shares for total proceeds of NT$300,000,000. Facts: - 30,000,000 shares - NT$10 - NT$300,000,000 ## 富味鄉 (1260): Announces that the company's 115 first special shareholders' meeting approved lifting restrictions on directors-elect and their representatives from engaging in competing businesses - Published: 2026-10-16T16:08:19+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=1260&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=150819&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360033-en.html - anchor: #n3405084 - Companies mentioned: 富味鄉、宏貿投資股份有限公司、至興精機(股)公司、美商蒂芬妮國際(股)公司台灣分公司 富味鄉 (1260) announced that its first special shareholders' meeting, held on 115年10月16日, approved lifting the restrictions on 洪群雄, a newly elected director, and 尤愛齡, an independent director, from engaging in competing businesses. Facts: - 115/10/16 ## 益材科技 (7879): Announces receipt of accountant's assurance report on the review of the internal control system - Published: 2026-10-16T16:08:16+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=7879&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=150816&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360032-en.html - anchor: #n3405083 - Companies mentioned: 益材科技 益材科技 announced receipt of an accountant's assurance report on the review of its internal control system, with an unqualified opinion. Facts: - Date: 115/10/15 - Period: 114/07/01 to 115/06/30 - Date: 115/10/16 ## 富味鄉 (1260): Announces elected directors from by-election at the company's 115 first special shareholders' meeting - Published: 2026-10-16T16:08:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=1260&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=150804&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360031-en.html - anchor: #n3405082 - Companies mentioned: 富味鄉、宏貿投資股份有限公司、防城港富味鄉油脂食品有限公司、美商蒂芬妮國際(股)公司台灣分公司 富味鄉 (1260) announced the directors elected in a by-election at its 115 first special shareholders' meeting: 洪群雄, representative of 宏貿投資股份有限公司, as a director, and 尤愛齡 as an independent director. Facts: - Holds 9,719,483 shares - Director turnover rate during the same term: 2/9 - Change rate of independent directors during the same term: 1/4 ## 富味鄉 (1260): Announces key resolutions of the company's 115 first special shareholders' meeting - Published: 2026-10-16T16:07:29+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=1260&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=150729&spoke_date=20261016 - anchor: #n3405081 - Companies mentioned: 富味鄉、宏貿投資股份有限公司 富味鄉 (1260) announced resolutions passed at its 115 first special shareholders' meeting, including waiving preemptive subscription rights for a cash capital increase, electing directors in a by-election, and lifting restrictions on engaging in competing businesses. Facts: - 115/10/16 ## 中探針 (6217): The company's securities have repeatedly met the criteria for publication of trading information recently, so the company is announcing related information to help investors make an informed assessment - Published: 2026-10-16T16:03:28+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=6217&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=150328&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360013-en.html - anchor: #n3405056 - Companies mentioned: 中探針 中探針 (6217) announced that its securities have repeatedly met the criteria for publication of trading information recently and disclosed monthly, quarterly, and cumulative financial and business information for the most recent four quarters. Facts: - Operating revenue (NT$ million) 352 - Pretax net profit (NT$ million) (33) - Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) (34) - Earnings per share (NT$) (0.30) - Operating revenue (NT$ million) 1,193 - Pretax net profit (NT$ million) (49) - Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) (35) - Operating revenue (NT$ million) 4,321 - Pretax net profit (NT$ million) (68) - Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) (43) - Earnings per share (NT$) (0.35) - Par value per share: NT$10 ## 合富-KY (4745): Announces balance and collection status of self-reported accounts receivable for 115年9月 - Published: 2026-10-16T16:03:20+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=4745&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=150320&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360012-en.html - anchor: #n3405055 - Companies mentioned: 合富醫療控股股份有限公司、櫃檯買賣中心 合富-KY announced the balance and collection status of accounts receivable for 115年9月. Overdue amounts were mainly due to delays in medical insurance subsidies to public hospitals; the company is stepping up collection efforts and legal proceedings. Facts: - Overdue accounts receivable: NT$1,713,631 thousand - Not-overdue accounts receivable: NT$2,266,440 thousand - 54.17% of total assets - 601.03% of share capital - Amount collected in the previous month: NT$207,526 thousand ## 金居 (8358): Announces establishment of a nomination committee - Published: 2026-10-16T15:58:53+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=8358&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=145853&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360011-en.html - anchor: #n3405054 - Companies mentioned: 金居、大華金屬工業股份有限公司、台光電子材料股份有限公司、台燿科技集團、建興儲存科技 (股)公司 金居 (8358) announced the establishment of a nomination committee, comprising four independent directors: 梁彥平, 王禮剛, 何健隆, and 曾煥雄. 梁彥平 was elected convener, effective 115/10/16. Facts: - 115/10/16 ## 金居 (8358): The company's board resolved to make a capital increase in subsidiary Co-Tech Development (Penang) Sdn. Bhd. - Published: 2026-10-16T15:49:30+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=8358&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=144930&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360010-en.html - anchor: #n3405053 - Companies mentioned: 金居、Co-Tech Development (Penang) Sdn. Bhd. 金居 (8358) board resolves to inject NT$1.4 billion into its 100%-owned subsidiary, Co-Tech Development (Penang) Sdn. Bhd., to meet business development needs and expand its production site in Malaysia. Facts: - NT$1.4 billion - 100% owned ## 樺晟 (3202): Announces correction to the company’s reported information on loans to others from 115年1月 to 8月 - Published: 2026-10-16T15:46:16+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=pub&co_id=3202&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=144616&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360044-en.html - anchor: #n3405095 - Companies mentioned: 樺晟 樺晟 (3202) announced corrections to its reported information on loans to others from 115年1月 to 8月, revising the loan balance, previous month's balance, maximum limit and other fields for certain months. The information has been updated on the Market Observation Post System. Facts: - 17,500 - 75,008 - 22,983 - 21,313 - 29,840 - 16,541 ## 群聯 (8299): Announces that the company has been invited to attend the 3Q26 earnings announcement online investor conference hosted by 麥格理證券 (English session) - Published: 2026-10-16T15:44:19+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=8299&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=144419&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360009-en.html - anchor: #n3405052 - Companies mentioned: 群聯、麥格理證券 群聯 announced that it has been invited to attend the 3Q26 earnings announcement online investor conference hosted by 麥格理證券 at 115/11/06 17:00. Facts: - 115/11/06 - 17 hours 00 minutes ## 惠普 (8424): Announces change in the company’s head of internal audit - Published: 2026-10-16T15:44:06+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=8424&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=144406&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360008-en.html - anchor: #n3405051 - Companies mentioned: 惠普 惠普(8424)公告內部稽核主管林明湲於115/10/16辭職。 Facts: - 115/10/16 ## 昕奇雲端 (7747): Announces the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115年 - Published: 2026-10-16T15:36:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=7747&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=143600&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360007-en.html - anchor: #n3405050 - Companies mentioned: 昕奇雲端科技股份有限公司、昕奇雲端 昕奇雲端科技股份有限公司公告115年第3季合併報表自結數，單季營業利益為NTD46,093仟元，累計稅前淨利為NTD159,390仟元。 Facts: - 115年第3季 - NTD46,093仟元 - NTD135,111仟元 - NTD56,390仟元 - NTD159,390仟元 - NTD46,647仟元 - NTD129,362仟元 - NTD1.55 - NTD4.29 ## 昱展新藥 (6785): The company has submitted an application to 美國FDA for a Phase 2 clinical trial of ALA-3000, a new-formulation drug for treatment-resistant depression - Published: 2026-10-16T15:26:15+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=6785&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=142615&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360006-en.html - anchor: #n3405049 - Companies mentioned: 昱展新藥、美國FDA、世界衛生組織、IMARC Group 昱展新藥 (6785) announced that it has submitted an application to 美國FDA for a Phase 2 clinical trial of ALA-3000, a new-formulation drug for treatment-resistant depression. Facts: - Approximately 320 million people worldwide suffer from depression - Nearly one-third of patients have treatment-resistant depression - The global antidepressant drug market was valued at US$19.71 billion in 2025 - It is expected to reach US$25.44 billion by 2034 - The compound annual growth rate is 2.79% ## 佐茂 (7854): Correction to the reported monthly and cumulative revenue for 115年09月 - Published: 2026-10-16T15:21:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=rotc&co_id=7854&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=142100&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360029-en.html - anchor: #n3405080 - Companies mentioned: 佐茂股份有限公司、佐茂 佐茂股份有限公司 corrected its monthly and cumulative operating revenue for 115年9月 due to an error in the reported revenue amount. Facts: - 115年9月當月營業收入淨額 150,896仟元 - 115年1-9月累計營業收入淨額 1,401,440仟元 - 115年9月當月營業收入淨額 141,878 仟元 - 115年1-9月累計營業收入淨額 1,392,422 仟元 ## 力旺 (3529): The company has been invited to an overseas investor conference hosted by 櫃買中心 and 台新證券 - Published: 2026-10-16T15:00:14+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=3529&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140014&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360005-en.html - anchor: #n3405048 - Companies mentioned: 力旺、櫃買中心、台新證券 力旺 (3529) announced that it has been invited to an overseas investor conference hosted by 櫃買中心 and 台新證券 in Singapore on 115年10月29日, where it will discuss financial and business information. Facts: - Date of occurrence: 115/10/29 - 09 時 00 分 ## 晶呈科技 (4768): Announces a change in the company’s accounting officer - Published: 2026-10-16T14:53:51+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=4768&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=135351&spoke_date=20261016 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4360004-en.html - anchor: #n3405047 - Companies mentioned: 晶呈科技 晶呈科技 announced that accounting officer 鄭雅玲 resigned for personal career-planning reasons, effective 115/10/16. The successor will be announced after appointment by the board. Facts: - 115/10/16