Taichung settings transformed into a fantasy world: Golden Horse-nominated animated film Welcome to Dolly’s House showcases Taiwan’s original creativity.
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The original animated feature Welcome to Dolly’s House has been nominated for the Golden Horse Award for Best Animated Feature. Combining rotoscoping with 2D hand-drawn animation, it showcases Taiwan’s original creativity. The film has earned recognition at several international festivals and will open nationwide on October 30.
Facts
Welcome to Dolly’s House is Taiwan’s first original animated feature to combine live-action rotoscoping with entirely 2D hand-drawn animation.
Welcome to Dolly’s House has been nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards.
Welcome to Dolly’s House will open across Taiwan on October 30.
Welcome to Dolly’s House held an advance screening in Taichung on October 15.
Welcome to Dolly’s House was selected for the “Contrechamp” feature competition at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and was chosen as the section’s opening film.
Welcome to Dolly’s House was co-directed by Yu Chih-hao, Fu Jui-tsun and Liu Yu-shu.
Welcome to Dolly’s House incorporates local settings including Ju Kui Residence in Wuri, the Taichung Broadcasting Bureau and the National Library of Public Information.
美光’s No. 2 Taichung advanced packaging and testing plant has officially opened, with the aim of expanding high-bandwidth memory (HBM) capacity to meet demand from the AI market. The move marks 美光’s continued investment in Taiwan, with cumulative investment exceeding NT$1.6 trillion, further cementing Taichung’s position as a global memory production hub.
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台灣美光’s No. 2 Taichung advanced packaging and testing plant officially opened on the 15th.
美光’s cumulative investment in Taiwan has exceeded NT$1.6 trillion.
美光 currently has about 15,000 employees in Taiwan, including 12,000 at its Taichung plant.
Largan Precision spent more than NT$8 billion this year to purchase land and factory buildings in Nantun and Xitun.
The Economic Development Bureau said 378 Taichung companies have been approved for investment under the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ “Three Major Investment Programs in Taiwan,” the highest number nationwide.
The Philippines’ “Mother of Festivals” comes to Tainan! Aklan governor leads troupe in performance; Huang Wei-che says Nanying International Folk Arts Festival gets a new highlight
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The governor of Aklan Province in the Philippines led a delegation to Tainan to take part in the Nanying International Folk Arts Festival and perform at the Ati-Atihan Festival. Mayor Huang Wei-che thanked the sister city for its support, saying cultural exchanges deepen bilateral ties, and expressed hope for broader cooperation in the future.
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Aklan Province will bring an Ati-Atihan Festival performance to add a highlight to the arts festival.
Tainan and Aklan Province became sister cities on August 27, 2025.
The Ati-Atihan Festival performances will be held at Nanying Green Metropolis Park on October 17 and 18.
Mayor Huang Wei-che thanked Aklan Province for its enthusiastic participation in Tainan’s cultural event.
Kaohsiung social and arts education contribution awards announced! 8 organizations and schools, 13 people honored for their dedication to education
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The Kaohsiung City Education Bureau honored contributors to social and arts education for ROC year 115 on the 15th, recognizing 8 organizations and 13 individuals for outstanding work in areas including traffic safety, reading promotion, care for disadvantaged people, and arts heritage.
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The Kaohsiung City Government Education Bureau presented awards on the 15th to organizations and individuals for outstanding contributions to social and arts education in ROC year 115.
A total of 13 individuals received awards for contributions to social or arts education.
Original交通部公路局高雄區監理所研發全國首創且取得專利的交通安全桌遊「道路生存戰」。
Teacher Huang Yi-chi of Renwu Elementary School in Renwu District pioneered the campus “Night Art Museum.”
Principal Lin Yi-chia of Shoushan Junior High School established the country’s first “Net-Zero Aesthetic Classroom.”
高雄市立圖書館林園分館 has published 5 community picture books since ROC year 104.
Teacher Chang Han-hsuan of 私立中華高級藝術職業學校 has won top honors in the national creative drama competition 3 times.
Ultraman drops into the Windy City! Hsinchu City’s Halloween parade takes place 10/31; “Call to Assemble Across the Universe” invites everyone to join the Earth Defense Force
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The Hsinchu City Government held a promotional news conference on the morning of October 16, announcing its 2026 Halloween events.
This year, Hsinchu City is partnering for the first time with the classic international IP “Ultraman (Ultraman)” to create a Halloween event.
The event runs from now through October 31, lasting 16 days.
The Halloween parade starts at 19:00 on October 31, bringing together multiple performance groups for a street procession and interactive activities.
Original10月31日16時起在二二八公園舉辦星際能量市集，集結20攤美食與創意小物。
A total of 15 shops are taking part in the Halloween trick-or-treat activity, which runs from 19:00 to 21:00.
Mayor Kao Hung-an and Passion Sisters member Hsien Ti-chi (Xiao Di) will jointly launch the series of events.
How can workplace generation gaps be bridged? Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Branch’s “Hire First, Train Later” program breaks down barriers and helps 239 companies train 41,000 workers
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The Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Branch of the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, held a training-results presentation in Tainan, reporting that its “Hire First, Train Later” program had helped 239 companies train 41,000 workers and guided 1,600 young people into employment. The program aims to address workplace generation gaps and talent shortages.
Facts
The Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Branch of the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, held a presentation on youth skills and corporate training results at the Hotel Château Anping in Tainan in ROC year 115.
Through its Hire First, Train Later guidance program, the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Branch has so far helped more than 239 companies train 41,000 incumbent workers.
The Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Branch has paved the way to employment for more than 1,600 young people, demonstrating the effectiveness of public-private cooperation in combating talent shortages.
台灣恩慈 introduced the Hire First, Train Later mechanism under the Youth Employment Flagship Program in ROC year 109, achieving a high retention rate of 71.3%.
As of the end of September this year, the Southern Branch had provided more than 1,300 consultation and guidance sessions and 400 on-site diagnostic visits to businesses in the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan region.
Fire dance show, amusement park and parade all in one: Zhubei Halloween Dance Carnival to kick off in style on 10/31
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The Zhubei City Office announced that the “2026 Zhubei Halloween Dance Carnival” will be held at Cultural Park on October 31, combining dance, a fire dance show and amusement rides to promote intergenerational inclusion and urban aesthetics.
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The “2026 Zhubei Halloween Dance Carnival” will take place at Cultural Park on October 31 (Saturday) from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This year’s event will feature 24 local community dance groups performing in rotation.
The program includes a “Halloween Costume Parade,” a “Halloween Amusement Park,” a spectacular fire dance show and a themed market.
The high-profile event will feature the “Soon to Be Real Fire Dance Troupe” performing its grand “Flames of Formosa” fire dance show.
The park will offer free rides on attractions including a Ferris wheel, a mini train and a carousel.
Hsinchu City and Miyazaki City, Japan, officially become sister cities! Kao Hung-an: Connecting with the world and going international opens a new chapter of cooperation
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Hsinchu City and Miyazaki City, Japan, officially became sister cities on the 15th, signing an agreement covering industry, tourism and citizen exchanges. The move aims to deepen friendship between local communities in Taiwan and Japan and foster shared industrial growth through semiconductor business meetings, opening a new chapter of cooperation.
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Hsinchu City and Miyazaki City held a sister-city signing ceremony on the 15th, with Kao Hung-an and Tomonori Kiyoyama jointly signing the agreement.
The sister-city agreement covers industry exchanges, tourism, city branding and citizen exchanges.
Hsinchu City, known as “Taiwan’s Silicon Valley,” is home to Hsinchu Science Park and a complete semiconductor industry cluster.
The Miyazaki City delegation visited Nanliao Fishing Port and Zhufeng Fish Market, where it saw the results of the Hsinchu City Government’s efforts to transform the fishing port and revitalize local industries.
Mayor Kao Hung-an presented Mayor Kiyoyama with a Hsinchu glass craftwork inspired by Miyazaki City’s flower, the Japanese iris, and Hsinchu City’s flower, the azalea.
Miyazaki City deputy representative Kawai Gen witnessed the two cities sign the agreement and said younger generations are important to building a foundation for long-term exchanges between their residents.
Pokémon transformed into exquisite crafts! Nearly a hundred works on display at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park; get a first look at 3 highlights
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The Pokémon × Crafts Exhibition, organized by 翡冷翠文創, will be held at Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in February 2027, featuring nearly a hundred works by 20 Japanese craftspeople. Advance tickets went on sale October 12.
Facts
“Pokémon × Craft Exhibition: A Delightful Encounter Between Beauty and Craftsmanship” will be on display at Warehouse No. 5 at Taipei Songshan Cultural and Creative Park from February 8 to May 2, 2027。
The exhibition is organized by 翡冷翠文創 and curated and supervised by 日本國立工藝館, with special support from The Pokémon Company。
The exhibition brings together nearly a hundred works by 20 of Japan’s top craft artists, including Living National Treasure Katsura Morihito。
Advance tickets went on sale simultaneously through seven platforms on October 12。
The exhibition is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with ticket sales and admission ending at 17:00。
Following tours in Japan and the United States, this is the exhibition’s first visit to an Asian region outside Japan。
Audiences in Taiwan will have the opportunity to view the complete lineup of works from the Japan tour up close。
Companies mentioned：翡冷翠文創、日本國立工藝館、The Pokémon Company、讀賣新聞
Taichung’s “Star Ignites” program delivers again: residents shed 17.6 tons together, with 2,952 people successfully losing weight
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The Taichung City Government Health Bureau recognized the results of the “2026 Taichung Star Ignites Program” on the 16th. The 3-month weight-loss challenge attracted more than ten thousand registrations, and nearly three thousand people successfully lost a total of 17.6 tons, demonstrating the effectiveness of the city government’s integration of medical, sports, and nutrition resources。
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Original2026台中星燃計畫為期3個月，共有1萬1,120人報名參加。
A total of 2,952 participants met the target, shedding a combined 17,567 kilograms。
Participants lost an average of 5.96 kilograms each。
The city government coordinated across departments with 13 national sports centers across the city to provide special exercise vouchers。
A total of 34 sessions of fat-burning classes were held in administrative districts without sports centers。
The Star Ignites Program offered total prize money of NT$1.5 million。
The individual category champion lost 37.2 kilograms, setting an event record。
2026 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival: City government opens slots for wedding photography and guided tours
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The 2026 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival will be held from late October to mid-November. 台中市政府 is opening specific time slots for wedding photography and in-depth guided tours, combining resources from local guesthouses and agricultural associations to enhance the visitor experience。
Facts
The 2026 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival will run from October 31 to November 22。
This year’s Flower Carpet Festival combines seven popular international IP characters with dessert culture and floral art to create seven themed exhibition areas。
Wedding photography and guided tour slots are 07:00–08:30 and 16:30–17:30 daily during the event。
Each wedding photography group is limited to a total of 5 people, including the couple, photographer, and assistant。
Guesthouse operators or associations may apply to lead tours, with each group limited to 10 visitors。
iPhone Duo sells out in seconds during preorders; first batch of in-stock units fetches premiums starting at 2,9000 yuan
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Preorders for 蘋果’s first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, have been brisk, with more than 2 million reservations. The first batch of in-stock units sold out instantly, triggering steep markups; transaction prices on 得物 reached 21,900 yuan, signaling exceptionally strong demand。
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Preorders for 蘋果’s first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, opened on the evening of the 16th at a starting price of RMB 15,999. It officially goes on sale on October 23。
Reservations for iPhone Duo on the 京東 platform have exceeded 2 million。
The first batch of in-stock iPhone Duo units sold out about 15 minutes after preorders opened。
The 256G version of iPhone Duo has fetched as much as 21,900 yuan on 得物。
Markups for iPhone Duo on secondhand platforms range from 6,000 yuan to 10,000 yuan。
iPhone Duo comes in four storage capacities—256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB—priced at 15,999 yuan, 17,999 yuan, 21,499 yuan, and 26,499 yuan, respectively。
Trump blasts Ukraine’s attack on Russian refinery as “shameful”; EU backs Zelensky
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EU leaders backed Zelensky at a summit in Brussels, stressing the need to be fully prepared for winter. Trump, meanwhile, criticized Ukraine’s attack on a Russian refinery as shameful, saying it pushed up oil prices and affected U.S. election prospects。
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EU leaders voiced strong support for Ukrainian President Zelensky at a summit in Brussels。
U.S. President Trump sharply condemned Ukraine’s attack on a Russian refinery as a “disgrace,” accusing it of driving up energy prices and potentially damaging election prospects。
Ukraine’s SpaceX “Starshield” satellite system, used for battlefield communications, has experienced disruptions and can operate only while moving at speeds of no more than 100 miles per hour。
Ukraine faces a budget shortfall of $32.6 billion next year, not including the $40 billion in military equipment expected from allies。
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kallas said Europe cannot replace Starlink’s capabilities in the short term。
Analysts have downgraded Adobe at least 15 times this year, bringing its composite rating to a record low of 3.16。
Adobe shares have fallen nearly 30% this year, while the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF, which tracks the software industry, has risen 3.7%。
Adobe management recently said it would delay price increases for its core creative products, putting its full-year target at risk。
Is the iPad Mini 8 on the way? New case surfaces, reportedly featuring an OLED display and improved water resistance
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A case for an iPad mini with model number A3632 has appeared on 蘋果’s French website, hinting that a new-generation iPad mini is coming soon. The new device is rumored to feature an OLED display and improved water resistance, with a launch expected in late October。
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An iPad mini Smart Folio case with model number A3632 has appeared on 蘋果’s French regulatory website。
The new case’s model number, A3632, differs from those of current and previous iPad mini cases。
The new Smart Folio is listed among products recently added to 蘋果’s website, alongside accessories for iPhone 18 Pro。
Market rumors suggest 蘋果 may launch the iPad mini 8 on October 27 or 28。
The iPad mini 8 is expected to feature an OLED display and improved water resistance。
End of the Pepsi era! U.S. 肯德基 switches entirely to Coca-Cola as 40-year partnership ends
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U.S. 肯德基 announced the end of its 40-year partnership with 百事可樂 and will switch to Coca-Cola drinks at all 3,718 locations nationwide starting in 2027, as it responds to competitive pressure and seeks to improve the brand experience。
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U.S. 肯德基 announced it will switch beverage suppliers at all 3,718 locations nationwide from 百事可樂 to Coca-Cola。
The beverage supplier transition will begin in January 2027 and be completed by spring 2027.
肯德基 and 百事可樂 began their partnership in 1986, and it has lasted 40 years.
肯德基 made the change to win back U.S. diners, many of whom have switched to Chick-fil-A and Popeyes.
Katherine Tan-Gillespie, president of 肯德基 in the United States, said the change was a step in upgrading the brand.
Companies mentioned：肯德基、百事可樂、Tricon Global Restaurants、百勝集團、Yum! Brands、Chick-fil-A、Popeyes、麥當勞、塔可鐘、必勝客
Wait until next year! Delivery dates for some preorders of 蘋果 iPhone Duo pushed back to 2027
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Preorders for 蘋果's first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, have been met with demand that outstrips supply, with delivery dates pushed back to next year and even 2027. Production has been affected by the complexity of the new design, while the starting price of $1,999 also poses challenges to balancing market demand and supply.
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After preorders opened for 蘋果's first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, the initial supply was quickly snapped up, with delivery dates pushed back to December and some orders not due until 2027.
Preorders for iPhone Duo opened at 8 a.m. Eastern time on Friday (the 16th), and shipping dates were subsequently pushed back to Nov. 16, Nov. 23 and December.
Starting at $1,999, iPhone Duo is the most expensive iPhone 蘋果 has ever made.
Research firm Counterpoint Research estimates that 蘋果 will sell about 6 million iPhone Duo units this year.
蘋果 shares rose 1.8% in premarket trading in New York on Friday.
iPhone Duo comes in two colors and all storage capacities from 256GB to 2TB, with the online store showing delivery delays across all configurations.
The launch-day stock available for preorder at 蘋果's physical stores was also almost immediately sold out after preorders began.
Companies mentioned：蘋果、AAPL-US、AppleInsider、彭博、Counterpoint Research
Lai Ching-te: Taiwan-U.S. tariffs firmly held at 15% without stacking; Section 301 probe to uphold reciprocal trade with the United States
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President Lai Ching-te said in an interview on the 16th that reciprocal tariffs between Taiwan and the United States remain at 15% without stacking, putting Taiwan on par with Japan and South Korea. In response to the U.S. Section 301 investigation, the government will seek to preserve the terms agreed to in the original negotiations. He said the policy would help deepen industrial ties and two-way investment between Taiwan and the United States, and expressed optimism that economic growth in 2027 would boost the stock market.
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President Lai Ching-te addressed Taiwan-U.S. tariff issues in an interview on the 16th with an online influencer program.
Taiwan's reciprocal tariff rate with the United States currently stands at 15% without stacking, on par with Japan and South Korea.
Taiwan's exports in 2026 are estimated to reach $900 billion, with the United States its largest export destination.
The government will make every effort to secure the terms agreed to by both sides in the original negotiations during the Section 301 investigation.
The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics has estimated the economic growth rate for 2027, and the figure is positive.
Oil-price inflation hard to tame? PIMCO: Global economy to remain resilient over the next 6 to 12 months, but watch 3 major risks
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In its cyclical outlook report, PIMCO said AI investment, sound household finances and central bank support would keep the global economy resilient over the next 6-12 months. But geopolitical tensions and fiscal deficits pose tail risks, and it recommends focusing on intermediate-term U.S. Treasuries and real assets.
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PIMCO expects global economic growth to remain resilient over the next 6 to 12 months, with inflation gradually cooling as the effects of energy shocks fade.
The three key buffers supporting global economic resilience are the AI investment cycle, household finances and China's ability to absorb costs, as well as central bank policy adjustments.
The estimated U.S. real neutral interest rate has risen from about 0.5% before the pandemic to around 1.5% currently.
PIMCO is particularly bullish on the allocation value of intermediate-term (5 to 7 years) U.S. Treasuries.
The recent rise in bond yields has been driven mainly by higher real yields, rather than by runaway inflation expectations.
Trump tariffs drive U.S. steel prices to a 4-year high, increasing manufacturers' costs
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Trump's tariff policies have restricted foreign steel supplies, pushing U.S. hot-rolled coil prices to a 4-year high of $1,255 per short ton. While this has boosted profits at domestic steelmakers such as Nucor, it has raised costs for manufacturers and fueled inflation concerns.
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The U.S. benchmark price for hot-rolled coil has surged 52% in a year to $1,255 per short ton.
U.S. imports of finished steel fell 14% year over year in the first nine months of 2026.
U.S. hot-rolled coil prices are about two-thirds higher than in Europe and nearly three times the price in China.
Nucor shares have gained more than 50% this year.
Routine year-end maintenance at steel mills is estimated to affect more than 1 million tons of output.
IMF expects BOJ to hike rates once more, then maintain flexibility and fiscal discipline
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Rahul Anand, head of the IMF mission to Japan, said the Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates once more to reach the neutral rate, but should maintain policy flexibility. On fiscal matters, he praised Japan's increased tax revenues and spending restraint, and called for a credible medium- to long-term fiscal framework to address the heavy debt burden.
Facts
The IMF estimates Japan's neutral interest rate to be between 1.1% and 2.2%, with a midpoint of about 1.5%.
The Bank of Japan's policy rate is currently 1.25%.
Markets see less than a 5% chance of a BOJ rate hike at its meeting in two weeks, but an 82% chance of a hike by the end of the year.
The Japanese government is currently reviewing about 200 funds and tax incentives.
Inflation remains hot, but no signal on rate hikes! 'Fed whisperer' analyzes Warsh's October policy silence
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Fed Chair Warsh remained silent on the prospect of a rate hike in October at an IMF meeting, declining to prejudge the outcome. Despite strong September core CPI and PPI data, Warsh refused to signal a policy direction, stressing that AI investment would boost supply over the long term and that markets must assess inflationary pressures for themselves.
Facts
Speaking at an IMF meeting in Bangkok, Warsh neither endorsed nor contradicted colleagues' recent signals that there was no urgency to raise rates in October.
Warsh explicitly said he would not prejudge the meeting's outcome and believed it was not the time to discuss possible actions at the remaining meetings this year.
Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose 0.33% month over month in September, marking a second consecutive month of stronger-than-usual gains.
Warsh expects the expansion of AI infrastructure to ultimately create a positive supply shock, increasing the economy's capacity to produce goods and services.
Before Warsh's remarks, interest rate futures implied a slightly greater than 25% chance of a rate hike this month.
EU and China establish high-level working group on 'orderly rebalancing'
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The EU and China established an 'orderly rebalancing' working group during the IMF's annual meeting in Bangkok to address worsening economic imbalances and trade tensions. Senior officials from both sides confirmed they would coordinate macroeconomic policies through dialogue and seek solutions based on a rules-based international order.
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Senior economic officials from the EU and China met during the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Bangkok and formally established a new mechanism aimed at addressing the economic imbalances fueling tensions between the two sides.
The EU was represented by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis, and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis.
China was represented by Finance Minister Lan Fo'an and People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng.
China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said the meeting went very smoothly and stressed the importance of communication between Beijing and Brussels.
The EU's trade deficit with China in 2025 has reached €360 billion.
The IMF said the weakness of the yuan reflects the inadequacy of China's measures to stimulate domestic demand.
EU leaders have asked the European Commission to propose policy tools by the end of the year to address the surge in imports of Chinese goods.
Foreign investors net sell NT$46.1 billion in Taiwan stocks for 8th straight session; 台積電 leads sell-offs with 22,000 lots, while 0050 is heavily dumped
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Foreign investors net sold NT$46.147 billion in Taiwan stocks today, marking 8 consecutive days as net sellers, with 台積電 and 元大台灣50 among their main targets; investment trusts net bought NT$11.754 billion, extending their buying streak to 6 sessions. Taiwan stocks closed up 141.39 points on lower trading volume, with institutional investor positioning indicating a bearish outlook and short-term volatility and consolidation.
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Foreign investors net sold NT$46.147 billion in Taiwan stocks today, marking 8 consecutive trading days as net sellers.
Foreign investors heavily sold 台積電, offloading 22,000 lots, the largest net sale of any individual stock.
Foreign investors heavily sold 元大台灣50, offloading a total of 28,300 lots, the largest net sale among individual stocks.
Investment trusts posted net purchases of NT$11.754 billion in a single day, marking 6 consecutive trading days as net buyers.
Foreign investors' net short futures positions remain elevated at 93,600 contracts.
鴻海 plans to spend NT$23.6 billion to acquire 50% of Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, jointly operating automotive equipment business
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鴻海 announced that it will acquire a 50% stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility for 115 billion yen through 利億國際投資. The transaction is expected to close in October 2027, with the two sides jointly operating the automotive equipment business and combining their technology and economies of scale to build an electric vehicle platform.
Facts
Original鴻海透過旗下子公司利億國際投資，將取得三菱電機移動株式會社50%股權。
The transaction price corresponds to the transfer of a 50% stake and is calculated based on the equity value.
The target business has an enterprise value of 320 billion yen and an equity value of 230 billion yen.
The two sides will jointly build a high-quality electric vehicle platform originating in Japan.
AI stock valuations under pressure as funds shift to traditional industries; institutions say U.S. stocks' medium-term bull market remains intact
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U.S. AI stocks tumbled amid higher-than-expected inflation data and debt concerns over Coreweave, prompting funds to shift to traditional industries. The Franklin Franklin team said the medium-term bull market remains intact and recommended taking advantage of rotation opportunities in industrials, financials and other sectors.
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U.S. stocks saw choppy trading near highs and sharp divergence in performance over 4 trading days this week.
Oil prices rose amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, while U.S. September CPI and PPI data both came in above expectations, intensifying concerns over high inflation and a potentially hawkish stance by the Federal Reserve.
Cloud services startup Coreweave's issuance of high-cost debt raised concerns about impairment of value, sending both stocks and bonds lower and widening credit default swap (CDS) spreads, dragging down AI and semiconductor stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.01% against the trend, while the S&P 500 fell 0.85%, the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.39%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 7.88%.
U.S. CPI rose 3.7% year over year in September, while September PPI rose as much as 6.3% year over year; both exceeded market expectations.
At the center of the storm, Coreweave fell 15.1%, 美超微電腦 dropped 16.16%, and Dell and 慧與科技 plunged about 19% to 20% after rating downgrades.
華新's 焦佑倫 on energy: Wind and nuclear power are both absolutely essential options
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華新 Chairman 焦佑倫 said at the 東元 forum that Taiwan should develop wind and nuclear power to address pressure to achieve net-zero emissions. He emphasized Taiwan's significant advantages in wind power, said costs could fall as the industry scales up, and advocated coexistence of nuclear and renewable energy to stabilize long-term electricity prices and strengthen supply chain resilience.
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華新 Chairman 焦佑倫 attends 東元's 70th anniversary forum and shares views on energy
焦佑倫 believes wind and nuclear power are both essential energy options for Taiwan.
Renewable energy still accounts for a relatively low share in Taiwan.
Wind power currently costs about NT$4 per kilowatt-hour.
焦佑倫 believes Taiwan has the best wind farms in the world.
焦佑倫 advocates a strategy in which nuclear and renewable energy coexist in Taiwan.
台灣自來水公司 announced water outages in some areas of Mingjian Township, Nantou County, and Ershui Township, Changhua County, due to emergency repairs to faulty electromechanical equipment at the Mingjian Third Booster Station.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out underground pipeline replacement and valve maintenance work on Jiucheng South Road and other streets in Yilan City, Yilan County, resulting in water outages in Minzu and Fuguo neighborhoods.
10/16 Biotechnology Stock Roundup - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
10/16 biotech stock roundup: TLC-KY halts trading; 昱展新藥 files an application with the FDA; 華宇藥 obtains a patent; 藥祇 resolves to establish a U.S. subsidiary and set a cap of 5 million shares for a private placement and cash capital increase; 泰福-KY's chief commercial officer retires. 漢達 and 安克 post the biggest gains, while 浩鼎 has the biggest decline.
藥祇 (7878) board approves private placement cash capital increase, capped at 5 million shares - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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藥祇 (7878) board resolved on 115/10/16 to conduct a private placement of common shares for a cash capital increase, capped at 5,000 thousand shares (5 million shares), with a par value of NT$10 per share. Eligible strategic investors will be the subscribers.
藥祇(7878) board approves establishment of wholly owned U.S. subsidiary to pursue industry partnerships and attract investment - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
藥祇生醫股份有限公司 board resolves to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in the United States to pursue industry partnerships and investment, and authorizes the chairman to handle matters involving amounts below US$1 million.
藥祇 (7878) board resolves to hold extraordinary shareholders' meeting on 12/17 in 115 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
藥祇 (7878) board resolves to hold an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on December 17, 115. The main agenda includes revising the corporate governance and sustainability development codes, changing the use plan for cash capital increase proceeds, revising the articles of incorporation and shareholders' meeting rules of procedure, conducting a private placement of common shares for a cash capital increase, applying to list the shares on a stock exchange or OTC market, lifting restrictions on newly elected directors' involvement in competing businesses, and a full re-election of 8 directors.
Facts
12/17
115
7878
10/16
No. 97
4th floor
Item 32
115/10/16
115/12/17
Conference Room, Building B, 4th Floor, No. 97, Section 1, Xintai 5th Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City
8 seats
4 seats
115/11/18
One percent
five o'clock in the afternoon
22nd Floor, No. 93, Section 1, Xintai 5th Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City
10/16 Biotechnology Stock Roundup - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
Biotech stock news on 10/16 includes TLC-KY's trading suspension, 昱展新藥's application to the FDA, 華宇藥's patent acquisition, 藥祇's subsidiary establishment and private placement cash capital increase, and 泰福-KY's chief commercial officer retiring, as well as the day's price changes and institutional investor net buying and selling.
KMT proposes special act for 20,000 cash handout; Legislature sends bill directly to second reading for negotiations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The KMT legislative caucus proposed the draft Special Act on Sharing Economic Gains and Stabilizing Livelihoods, calling for the cash handout to be increased to NT$20,000. The Legislative Yuan today voted 52-40 to send the bill directly to a second reading for negotiations. KMT caucus whip Fu Kun-chi said the party would push to complete legislation and distribution by the end of 2026. He also called for an additional NT$40,000 per person if excess tax revenue reaches NT$2 trillion in 2027. DPP legislator Wu Szu-yao criticized the KMT for forcing the vote and bypassing committee review, saying it infringed on executive authority.
Facts
Universal cash payments of NT$10,000
Cash handout increased to NT$20,000
52 votes in favor
40 votes against
At the end of this year (2026)
Next year (2027)
If excess tax revenue really reaches NT$2 trillion
Russian director Julia Loktev made the 6-hour documentary My Undesirable Friends, Part 2: Exile, documenting how independent journalists were forced to leave the country after war broke out and continued reporting the truth abroad. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
Philippine purple yam sparks food craze; record-low harvest prompts government to consider export restrictions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A social media-fueled craze for Philippine purple yam has swept Europe and the United States, driving up demand and sending production to a record low. The 2025 harvest was only nearly 12,500 metric tons, the lowest in nearly 5 years. The government is considering export restrictions to protect the variety and market competitiveness.
【Statement】Amendment to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act may cause intergenerational inequity, undermine the foundations of National Health Insurance and crowd out medical resources; medical community strongly opposes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會
Medical groups issued a statement on proposed amendments to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, opposing a measure that would provide care for older people by exempting almost everyone from paying premiums. They said it would weaken National Health Insurance funding, create intergenerational inequity and crowd out medical resources.
Facts
Individual income tax rate must reach 20%
Original年所得約需 133 萬元以上
The vast majority of people aged 65 and older
Original平均個人所得約 12 萬元
Original平均財富卻近 1,600 萬元
Original平均所得近 40 萬元
Original平均財富僅約 700 萬元
Number of insured people aged 65 and older in 2025
Insured people make up around 19.6%
Yet account for around 43.59% of medical expenses
More than six-tenths come from people aged 65 and older
The government's annual contribution must be no less than ... 36%