Original日本氣象廳烏龍警報 6.9規模地震誤報「9.9強震」
Original日本氣象廳發生史上首次取消地震預警的烏龍事件，誤報6.9規模地震為9.9強震，導致札幌電車停駛及全國運動會暫停，目前原因調查中並排除網路攻擊。
Companies mentioned：日本氣象廳
2026-10-17 00:00–03:00 JST
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Taiwan | 公視新聞（22）
Spain faces a 700,000-home shortage as housing protests draw global attention
Spain faces a shortage of 700,000 homes, with sharp rises in home prices and rents sparking protests. The central bank estimates a severe housing shortfall. Rising immigration and homes being converted into short-term accommodations have also made it difficult to find housing. After the government’s reform plan was rejected, Prime Minister Sánchez called an early election, leaving people worried about their housing prospects.
Facts
- Original房屋的價格上漲了9成
- Original房租則是翻了將近1倍
- A 50-square-meter home
- Rent is more than NT$42,000 a month
- More than half the local average monthly salary
- 50 people immediately called the agent or landlord
U.S. inflation data tops expectations, price rises threaten Republicans in midterm elections
U.S. inflation data for September came in above expectations, with rising prices threatening Republicans in the midterm elections. Trump insists the economy is doing well, but high prices could affect the election outcome.
Facts
- Up 3.7% year over year
- 3.4% in August
- The market’s 3.6% forecast
U.S. military plans livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad, sparking backlash; Trump calls it off
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth announced plans to livestream the execution by firing squad of Hasan, the Fort Hood shooting perpetrator, prompting opposition from Vice President Vance, Republicans and most members of the public, who feared the footage could be used by terrorists. Trump initially supported making it public as a deterrent, but ultimately canceled the livestream plan after facing criticism that it lacked human dignity. The execution will still take place as scheduled.
Facts
- October 7
- 13 people killed
- 32 people injured
- 2009
- 2013
- Dec. 3 this year (2026)
Zelensky says halt on attacks has ended, turns to EU for support amid tensions with U.S.
Zelensky announced that the restrictions on attacks against Russian oil facilities have ended. Relations with the United States have become strained after the energy ceasefire collapsed, and he has turned to the EU for support.
Facts
- He personally attended the EU leaders’ summit on the 15th
Companies mentioned：金融時報、星盾衛星網路
Foreign caregiver shortage prompts civic groups to urge government to implement ‘severe cases first’ policy
Civic groups are urging the government to implement a ‘severe cases first’ policy amid a shortage of foreign caregivers, to protect families with people who have severe disabilities and their right to hire caregivers. The 勞動部 said it has introduced related support measures.
Companies mentioned：家庭照顧者關懷總會、失智老人社會福利基金會、照護集團、身心障礙聯盟、勞動部、衛福部
Controversy over the ‘Wu Pao-chun Clause’ prompts 教育部 to consider legal changes to curb degree laundering
教育部 is considering legislation to codify the ‘Wu Pao-chun Clause’ and address inconsistent review standards for applicants to master’s programs with equivalent qualifications, as well as its potential misuse as a tool for degree laundering. The changes would also strengthen oversight and penalties.
Facts
- 教育部 introduced the Wu Pao-chun Clause in 2013
- For example, in 2022, the speaker of this Nantou County council
- Earned a master’s degree in just 4 years
- Longhua has not used the Wu Pao-chun Clause to admit master’s students in nearly 3 years
- 教育部 was censured by the 監察院 in 2023
Companies mentioned：教育部、全國私校工會、龍華科大、私立科大校院協進會、監察院
8 Tianmu Junior High School students fall ill after lunch; health department orders vendor to stop serving meals
8 students at Tianmu Junior High School felt unwell after lunch. The health department ordered 新北市愛欣食品有限公司 to stop providing meals and make corrections by a deadline.
Facts
- 8 students
- 5 students
- Results due in 2 weeks
- 6 schools
- Fines of NT$60,000 to NT$200 million
Companies mentioned：台北榮總、新北市愛欣食品有限公司
Tainan railway undergrounding project set to open first phase; last aboveground train departs at 22:29 tonight
After 17 years of work, the Tainan railway undergrounding project opened its first phase on Sept. 17, 2026. President Lai Ching-te attended the unveiling ceremony and apologized to the 340 households forced to relocate because of the ‘Tainan railway eastward relocation’ project. Since its approval in 2009, the project has sparked a decade of protests and relocation disputes.
Facts
- After 17 years
- The first phase is set to open on the 17th
- The 340 households forced to relocate
- After the Tainan railway undergrounding project was approved in 2009
- It triggered a 10-year protest campaign by affected households
- A household affected by the railway relocation said in 2013
- Early morning on Aug. 20, 2021
- Sept. 10 this year (2026)
Companies mentioned：鐵道局、行政院
Shohei Ohtani hits a home run, but Dodgers fall to Brewers as three-peat dream ends
密爾瓦基釀酒人隊 swept 道奇隊 in 4 straight games to win the National League pennant and secure a World Series berth, ending 道奇隊’s three-peat dream. Shohei Ohtani hit a 3-run homer but could not stop the defeat.
Facts
- 4 straight wins
- Won 6-4
- A World Series berth for the first time in 44 years
- Drove in 3 runs
- last year (2025)
- This year (2026)
Companies mentioned：道奇隊、釀酒人隊、密爾瓦基釀酒人隊、克里夫蘭守護者隊、坦帕灣光芒隊
Bus collides with train at English Channel Tunnel entrance, injuring 19
A bus collided with a train at the entrance to the English Channel Tunnel, injuring 19 people. The crash occurred in an above-ground loading area, not underground. 歐洲之星 said the incident did not affect trains to and from London. Authorities are investigating the cause.
Companies mentioned：歐洲之星
CNN: Trump considering use of massive ‘Mother of All Bombs’ around midterm elections
CNN reported that Trump is considering using the massive ‘Mother of All Bombs’ (GBU-43) around the midterm elections. Just over ten of the bombs have been made, and they have been used in the Afghanistan war and in a 2017 airstrike against 伊斯蘭國. Because of its enormous size, the bomb must be dropped from a modified C-130, making its use extremely dangerous against Iran’s modern air-defense missiles. Meanwhile, 葉門青年運動 continues to attack 沙烏地阿拉伯, leading to airport closures and a summit postponement.
Facts
- The 美軍 has so far made just over ten GBU-43 bombs
- It is more than 5 times the height of a tall adult man
- It has been used in combat only once in the Afghanistan war and once in a 2017 airstrike against 伊斯蘭國
- The bomb is dropped from an altitude of more than 10,000 feet
Companies mentioned：CNN、美軍、伊斯蘭國、塔利班、葉門青年運動、沙烏地阿拉伯、波斯灣理事會、歐盟
Candidates for Keelung city council and borough chief questioned over alleged cruise-trip vote buying
A person surnamed Zhang running for Keelung city council and a borough chief surnamed Ding were questioned over alleged vote buying and released on bail of NT$300,000 and NT$100,000, respectively. Former Indigenous councilor Zhongren Dalusi and Tainan’s Wang Wenzong and his daughter also faced requests for detention or orders to post high bail over alleged vote buying or violations of the Anti-Infiltration Act. Independent councilor Zhang Fangli was barred from registering after the 中選會 ruled her ineligible because a conviction stripped her of civil rights.
Facts
- Original檢調約談70名的相關人士到案
- Zhang was ordered released on NT$300,000 bail
- The borough chief surnamed Ding and another borough chief candidate surnamed Fan were each released on NT$100,000 bail pending questioning
- Original4天3夜1萬1
- The court ordered bail of 80,000
- Bail was set at 1.5 million and 1 million, respectively
- Bail was set at NT$1 million and NT$1.5 million, respectively
- Sentenced to 7 months
- Disenfranchised for 2 years
- suspended sentence of 4 years
- Ruled ineligible by the 中選會 on the 16th
Companies mentioned：聯合服務處、檢調、新北地檢署、台南地檢署、學甲慈濟宮、中選會
Chiang Wan-an proposes lowering urban renewal threshold to 50%; Shen Po-yang says construction bottlenecks must be addressed
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to lower the urban renewal threshold from 75% to 50% and add city staff to speed up reviews. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang stressed the need to address bottlenecks in starting construction. The two also continued to clash over the relocation of Songshan Airport and policies for an AI industrial park, with officials from the Executive Yuan and central government agencies also taking part in discussions.
Facts
- Lowered to 50%
- Reduced from 75% to 50%
- Expected to be 105 people
- More than 1,200 hectares of urban renewal areas in Taipei
- The number of urban renewal cases is 2.4 times what it was before
- Reportedly at the Executive Yuan meeting on the 15th
- 9 hospitals within 10 to 15 minutes of Songshan Airport after landing
- Original將在10月31日中午12時到下午2時登場
Original經濟部長受《彭博》專訪 揭台灣計畫赴美建多座產業園區
Original經濟部長龔明鑫接受《彭博社》專訪，透露計畫在美國德州設立多座產業園區，協助台積電、鴻海等AI大廠供應商赴美設廠。同時輝達執行長黃仁勳宣布過去一年在歐洲投資80億美元。
Facts
- Each park will cost about US$2 billion to US$4 billion to build.
- Invested US$8 billion in Europe over the past 1 year.
Companies mentioned：彭博社、電電公會、台積電、經濟部、投審會、鴻海、TEEMA、中經院、輝達
Taiwan shares climb back above 47,000 points; foreign selling weakens Taiwan dollar, which closes at 32.3
Taiwan shares rebounded above 47,000 points on Friday, closing at 47,111. Foreign investors were net sellers, and the New Taiwan dollar weakened to close at 32.3. 台積電's earnings call failed to impress, and its share price fell, weighing on the index. The Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 12.16%.
Facts
- 65,000 points
- 65,324 points
- Up 898 points
- 5,668 points
- Up 2.05%
- 47,000 points
- More than 500 points
- Slightly up 141 points
- 47,111 points
- NT$2,420
- Down NT$20
- NT$67.807 billion
- NT$46.1 billion
- NT$32.338
- Weakened by 7.3 cents
- NT$32 to NT$32.6
- 12.16%
- The 2% inflation warning threshold
- 2.06%
- 2.07%
Companies mentioned：統一投顧、台積電、國際貨幣基金
Strong El Niño current brings rare tropical marine life to California
Under the influence of a strong El Niño current, rare tropical species including hammerhead sharks and brown-backed stingrays have appeared in California waters, and signs of olive ridley turtle nesting have been found for the first time. The ecological changes have boosted the local peak season for tourism and sport fishing, but have also raised concerns that winter storms could threaten coastal homes. Experts expect the phenomenon to fade in 2027.
Facts
- California waters over the past 3 months
- In Orange County in September
- On 2 beaches in Orange County
- Also found 2 olive ridley turtles
- The off-season had already begun in October
- Like a final reward for this year (2026)
- The El Niño phenomenon is expected to fade next year (2027)
Companies mentioned：加州長灘太平洋水族館、美國國家海洋和大氣管理局NOAA
Car crashes out of control into gas station, sparking fire; no injuries
A car crashed out of control into a gas station in Shigang, Taichung, on the afternoon of the 16th, sparking a fire. The attendant was unharmed, and the fire was extinguished within half an hour. The driver was conscious, and alcohol and drug use were ruled out.
Facts
- At about 1 p.m. on the 16th
- The 51-year-old driver surnamed 顏
- The fire was extinguished within half an hour
Companies mentioned：台中市消防局、台中市交通警察大隊
China sanctions 沈伯洋's father's companies; 陸委會: cross-border repression and election interference
Original沈伯洋父親名下兩家公司遭中國國台辦懲戒，陸委會批評為赤裸裸的跨境介選與鎮壓；同時提及海基會指出台灣籍一貫道道親在大陸遭拘留案例增加，以及移民署驅逐涉嫌統戰的中國交換生。
Facts
- June last year (2025)
- On the 14th, 國台辦 announced again
- 5 key cases of victims of cross-border repression
- Original被2度潑紅漆
- There were 4 cases from April to July this year (2026)
- There were 4 cases
- Cases occurred in 4 consecutive months
- On the 16th, the 移民署 cited the student's improper conduct
Companies mentioned：國台辦、陸委會、海基會、移民署、印太戰略智庫、台灣國際法學會、民進黨
齊柏林 satellite sends back high-resolution images; second 福衛8號 satellite expected to launch next year
The first 福衛8號 satellite, named 齊柏林, has sent back high-resolution images. 國家太空中心 said its assembly experience has matured and that it will advance automation. The second satellite, 8B, is expected to launch aboard a SpaceX rocket in the 1st quarter of 2027. The plan is to complete an 8-satellite constellation by 2031 to shorten the time needed to obtain images.
Facts
- The second 8B satellite is also expected to be shipped to the United States by the end of 2026
- Expected to launch into orbit aboard a SpaceX rocket in the 1st quarter of 2027
- By 2031, the plan is to launch a total of 8 satellites to build a constellation
- The plan is to launch a total of 8 satellites
- At the earliest, one satellite can pass over the same fixed point every 3 hours
- Images will be obtained once every 8 hours on average
Companies mentioned：國家太空中心、SpaceX、國科會、中央大學太空與遙測研究中心
賴清德 discusses nuclear power in finance program interview: restart will proceed if 3 requirements are met
President 賴清德 told a financial program that electricity supplies would be stable through 2035 and that the share of renewable energy would rise to 30%. He said nuclear power would be restarted if it met three requirements: safety, nuclear waste management and social consensus. Meanwhile, 工研院 has established the TBC Photovoltaic Technology Alliance to accelerate the commercialization of solar cells.
Facts
- By 2035
- About 13%
- 3 requirements
- Expected after 2030
Companies mentioned：台電、工研院、聯合再生能源公司
Elderly Welfare Act amendment passes third reading; seniors with income tax rates below 20% exempt from health insurance premiums
The Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to Article 22 of the Elderly Welfare Act in its third reading, exempting people aged 65 and older whose income tax rate is below 20% from health insurance premiums, with the central government covering the full cost. Health and Welfare Minister 石崇良 and 7 major medical associations opposed the measure, warning it could undermine the ability-to-pay principle, create intergenerational inequity and crowd out medical resources.
Facts
- Aged 65 and above
- Income tax bracket below 20%
- Original每人1年要多付3000多元
- Calculated using the 2025 income tax brackets
- Net consolidated income of NT$1.33 million or less
Taiwan | 風傳媒（13）
Green candidates also back waiving seniors' health insurance premiums! Online users dig up 5 campaign flyers: Is it a bad law if it wasn't proposed by the DPP?
The Legislative Yuan's passage in its third reading of an amendment to subsidize seniors' health insurance premiums has sparked debate within the pan-green camp over funding and policy consistency. Online users dug up similar pledges by pan-green candidates and accused the Democratic Progressive Party of applying a double standard.
Facts
- On the 16th, the Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to Article 22 of the Elderly Welfare Act in its third reading, providing central government subsidies for the health insurance premiums of seniors who meet the income criteria.
- The Ministry of Health and Welfare estimates the amendment will add NT$38.8 billion in spending.
- Pingtung County Magistrate 周春米 announced the removal of the income limit. Starting next year, the county is expected to provide a monthly health insurance subsidy of up to NT$826 for residents aged 65 and older and Indigenous residents aged 55 and older.
- DPP caucus secretary-general 莊瑞雄 questioned the KMT and Taiwan People's Party for failing to offer a specific funding plan, saying the Executive Yuan cannot be left to shoulder all responsibility for the additional spending.
Lu Sheng exercise》Operational secrecy! Red forces advance from Kaohsiung into Miaoli in 3 days; full analysis of blue forces' withdrawal and the battle
The Army Command held its annual Lu Sheng No. 2 exercise, in which Combined Arms 564th Brigade (the red force) advanced from Kaohsiung to Miaoli in 3 days, while the blue force's 269th Brigade withdrew. The exercise tested the use of M1A2T tanks, the TTN network and drones, while strengthening signature management and operational secrecy.
Facts
- The Army Command's annual Lu Sheng No. 2 exercise runs from October 14 to 23.
- The red force's Combined Arms 564th Brigade rapidly advanced from southern Taiwan, entering the Miaoli area on the third day.
- The blue force's Combined Arms 269th Brigade has withdrawn to an area north of the Houlong River.
- The exercise tested the Army Area Command's 3rd-generation system and M1A2T tanks.
- The exercise incorporated Taiwan Tactical Network (TTN) and OneWeb, along with command-and-control equipment, backup mechanisms and drone operations.
- The Lu Sheng exercise was more low-key than in previous years, mainly to test the units' signature management.
- The 564th Brigade is a Combined Arms Brigade under the 8th Army Corps, advancing north from Kaohsiung.
Mainland student "hand-squeezes 賴清德" and is deported; NTU says it values freedom of speech and respects government enforcement
A mainland Chinese exchange student surnamed 王 at National Taiwan University was deported by the 移民署 and barred from reentry for 5 years after posting insults against the president and advocating the elimination of the Republic of China's sovereignty. The university reiterated its respect for freedom of speech and law enforcement, and urged students to respect others as well.
Facts
- A Chinese student surnamed 王 who was on exchange at NTU was deported after posting specific content
- NTU confirmed that the student had left Taiwan on Oct. 16.
- 移民署 determined that the student's conduct violated the principle of mutual respect and dignity and caused social unrest.
- The student has been barred from applying for permission to come to Taiwan for 5 years.
- Original海基會秘書長羅文嘉歡迎對岸青年來台交流
Companies mentioned：台灣大學、移民署、教育部、陸委會、海基會、中央社、風傳媒
Original輝達親兒子CoreWeave信用風險亮紅燈 黃仁勳公開力挺：沒必要提供財務後盾
Original輝達親生子企業CoreWeave面臨信用風險警訊，執行長黃仁勳公開力挺該公司，並表示沒有必要為其提供財務後盾。
Companies mentioned：輝達、NVIDIA、CoreWeave
Rally draws 30,000 in Gangshan to turn Kaohsiung around! Wang Jin-pyng, Hou Yu-ih and Lu Shiow-yen join forces to back Ko Chih-en as KMT battles for northern Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en of the Kuomintang held a large campaign rally in Gangshan on the evening of the 16th, drawing support from Wang Jin-pyng, Hou Yu-ih and Lu Shiow-yen. The event drew 30,000 supporters. Ko reaffirmed her commitment to working in Kaohsiung and presented policy proposals addressing population decline and infrastructure, projecting a united front in the push for victory.
Facts
- Ko Chih-en held a campaign rally at Gangshan Riverside Park at 7 p.m. on the evening of the 16th.
- Wang Jin-pyng, Hou Yu-ih and Lu Shiow-yen attended to show their support for Ko Chih-en.
- The rally drew about 30,000 supporters.
- Ko Chih-en said Kaohsiung had lost about 64,000 residents over the past 6 years.
- The rally featured a banner measuring 100 meters long and 10 meters wide.
End in sight for traffic jams on Qingshan Road! Newly built road from Wenhua 1st Road to Qingshan Road opens, easing traffic bottleneck at Airport MRT A7.
A newly built road from Wenhua 1st Road to Qingshan Road in Guishan District, Taoyuan, opened to traffic on the 16th. The 350-meter road will ease traffic congestion at Airport MRT A7 Station. The project cost was reduced to NT$322 million and completed 210 days ahead of schedule, improving travel between New Taipei and Taoyuan.
Facts
- An opening ceremony was held on the 16th for a newly built road from Wenhua 1st Road to Qingshan Road in Guishan District, Taoyuan.
- The newly built road is 350 meters long and has 3 lanes in each direction.
- The project cost was reduced from an initial estimate of about NT$800 million to about NT$322 million.
- The construction period was shortened from the originally scheduled 640 days to 430 days, with the project completed 210 days early.
- The Ministry of the Interior and the National Land Management Agency provided about NT$214 million in subsidies, while the city government contributed NT$108 million.
- The new road runs north from Qingshan Road and connects to Wenhua 1st Road to the south. The uphill section is fully open to motorcycles and scooters.
- The Taoyuan City Government has completed 8 road projects in Guishan District, totaling 1,986 meters in length.
Green camp criticizes her for putting party interests above public opinion! Ko Chih-en fires back at Lai Jui-lung: He skipped votes on NT$20,000 cash handouts and health insurance for seniors—which of us is the party-line lawmaker?
Responding to the Democratic Progressive Party and Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung's criticism that Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en puts party interests above public opinion, Ko hit back during the 2026 election campaign, questioning Lai's absence from Legislative Yuan votes on a NT$20,000 cash handout and a health insurance subsidy bill for seniors. She said politicians should be judged by their policies and performance in the legislature.
Facts
- Ko Chih-en hit back, saying Lai Jui-lung was absent from a Legislative Yuan vote on a proposal concerning a NT$20,000 cash handout.
- Ko Chih-en questioned Lai Jui-lung's absence from a vote on a health insurance subsidy bill for people aged 65 and older.
- Ko Chih-en stressed that the Kuomintang is a party that allows differing opinions to be fully expressed.
- Ko Chih-en is running for Kaohsiung mayor on the principle of “Kaohsiung first, citizens first.”
- The article is set against the backdrop of the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election.
Original捷克百年水晶「2026奇幻摩瑟」巡迴展大立登場 史沃博達大師刀鋒雕琢神話與自然之美
Czech crystal brand 摩瑟 is holding the Kaohsiung stop of its “2026 Moser Fantasia” touring exhibition, organized by its general agent 國裕精品. The exhibition features works including “Leda and the Swan” by master engraver Radek Svoboda, who is visiting Taiwan to showcase crystal craftsmanship.
Facts
- Original「2026 Moser Fantasia奇幻摩瑟」水晶藝術巡迴展高雄場於10月16日至18日在高雄大立A館5樓國裕專櫃登場。
- Internationally renowned crystal engraving master Radek Svoboda came to Taiwan to take part in the exhibition and share his creative philosophy.
- Works by master Radek Svoboda on display include “Leda and the Swan” and “Fairy of the Waves.”
- “Poseidon” by master Salinger and “Little Cupid in the Clouds” by master Scala are also on display.
- 國裕精品 is the exclusive general agent for 摩瑟 crystal in Greater China.
Companies mentioned：摩瑟、國裕精品
There are openings for both humanities and science graduates! Foreign company executive reveals the truth about tech hiring; Northern Branch YS helps young people land key roles.
Northern Branch YS held a seminar on the 16th, with 柯璟融 of 聯華林德氣體 discussing cross-disciplinary talent needs amid the net-zero transition and dispelling misconceptions about restrictions based on academic major.
Facts
- 聯華林德氣體 Vice President 柯璟融 was invited to speak at the seminar and share the truth about hiring in the advanced technology industry.
- The industrial gas sector needs not only traditional engineering professionals but also people with cross-disciplinary expertise in environmental engineering, ESG sustainability governance and business management.
- Northern Branch YS has long offered completely free professional services to young people aged 15 to 29, including seminars, visits and one-on-one consultations.
- Northern Branch YS's toll-free consultation hotline is (02) 2977-0755.
Companies mentioned：勞動部勞動力發展署北分署青年職涯發展中心、聯華林德氣體
Making energy savings an act of love that starts at home: New Taipei's energy-saving charity program joins forces with businesses to improve electricity use in disadvantaged households.
The New Taipei City Government held an energy-saving charity event, bringing together businesses to donate more than NT$1.75 million worth of appliances. The initiative will help 90 disadvantaged households and 19 social welfare organizations replace old equipment to improve electrical safety and promote energy conservation and carbon reduction.
Facts
- The New Taipei City Government held a results presentation for “Making Energy Savings an Act of Love That Starts at Home” on the 16th.
- The project helped 90 disadvantaged households and 19 social welfare organizations replace old, energy-intensive equipment.
- Energy-efficient appliances worth more than NT$1.75 million in total were raised.
- After the equipment is replaced, about 73,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity will be saved annually.
- Original響應捐贈的企業包含天能綠電、南亞科技、威健實業、聲寶、億光及寶興行銷。
- The initiative is expected to reduce emissions by about 34.4 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e).
- Three seminars were held for disadvantaged communities and remote areas, with 250 people taking part.
Companies mentioned：天能綠電股份有限公司、南亞科技股份有限公司、威健實業股份有限公司、聲寶股份有限公司、億光智能科技股份有限公司、寶興行銷管理顧問股份有限公司
2026 New Taipei City Documentary Awards announced! “Island Beneath the Wind and Shadows” takes top prize; free film festival opens tomorrow.
The winners of the 2026 New Taipei City Documentary Awards were announced on the 16th, with “Island Beneath the Wind and Shadows” taking the top prize. The free film festival begins tomorrow. The awards are also expanding international exchanges, bringing “New Taipei Day” to the Thailand Taiwan Film Festival and strengthening New Taipei City's profile as a hub for documentary filmmaking.
Facts
- “Island Beneath the Wind and Shadows” won the top prize at the 2026 New Taipei City Documentary Awards.
- The New Taipei City Documentary Awards are now in their 16th year.
- The festival features premieres of 13 selected works and 12 domestic and international feature documentaries.
- The festival has scheduled 18 themed screenings and 12 post-screening discussions.
- This year's final jury consists of five film and television experts, including Li Dao-ming and Ko Chin-yuan.
- Last year, “New Taipei Day” screenings were held for the first time at the Boston Taiwan Film Festival.
- The Jury Special Award went to “Tomb-Sweeping House.”
Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin meets with mid-level county government officials; joins 《天下雜誌》 to discuss AI transformation and smart governance.
苗栗縣政府 held a forum on the 16th, where County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin exchanged views with mid-level officials. Ye Yun of 《天下雜誌》 was also invited to share experience with AI transformation, with the aim of advancing the county's digital transformation and improving service quality.
Facts
- 苗栗縣政府 held a “Forum on Smart Governance and Innovative Services” on the 16th.
- Ye Yun, co-CEO of 《天下雜誌》, was invited to share practical experience with AI transformation.
- Ye Yun outlined three stages for businesses adopting AI: empowerment, automation and reinvention.
- The event recognized this year's top-performing units in public service assessments.
- The award-winning units included ten agencies, such as the Department of Administration, the Department of Personnel and the Department of Digital Affairs and Research.
- County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin said mid-level managers play a key role in advancing policy and carrying out administrative work.
Companies mentioned：苗栗縣政府、《天下雜誌》
Nantou County honors exemplary couples; Hsu Shu-hua says these seniors are outstanding models of marriage for younger generations to learn from.
The Nantou County Government held a recognition ceremony on the 16th for exemplary couples celebrating golden, platinum and diamond wedding anniversaries. County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua honored 1,386 couples, calling them models of marriage.
Facts
- The Nantou County Government held a recognition ceremony on the 16th at Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village for exemplary couples married for 50, 60 or at least 70 years.
- A total of 1,386 exemplary couples were honored at the event, including 1,001 golden anniversary couples, 332 diamond anniversary couples and 53 platinum diamond anniversary couples.
- The 四 couples honored for platinum diamond anniversaries were from Nantou City and Caotun Township.
- County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua said the seniors were the best models of marriage and that younger generations should learn from their mutual tolerance.
- The county government presented plaques and certificates to exemplary seniors, exemplary people who respect the elderly, and outstanding senior citizens' organizations, recognizing communities and groups across the townships and cities for their successful efforts to support the elderly.
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（11）
What did Warsh say—and not say—in his evening remarks? A guide to the Fed policy clues
Warsh remained silent at the IMF annual meeting and gave no hint of a rate hike in October, prompting markets to bet on a pause. He discussed AI's impact on economic demand and the bumpy process of realizing productivity gains, and announced that 聯準會 would give equal attention to regulatory and payment-system reforms. He cited former chair Volcker and others, signaling a new policy normal.
Facts
- At the IMF annual meeting, Warsh said 聯準會 had made clear it would achieve price stability and had withdrawn some of its easing measures.
- Warsh said that since the rate decision on September 16, global developments had largely unfolded as expected.
Companies mentioned：國際貨幣基金組織、聯準會、紐約聯準銀行、芝加哥商品交易所、Handelsbanken 銀行、標普、Andreessen Horowitz、史丹佛大學、Xbox
Could electric cars and rockets join forces? Bets on a 特斯拉-SpaceX merger surge to 56%
Speculation about a 特斯拉-SpaceX merger is mounting. 巴克萊 sees the odds of a tie-up topping 50%, while Musk says the businesses have more overlap, drawing market attention to the potential for vertical integration in AI.
Facts
- A 巴克萊 report said contracts tied to a 特斯拉-SpaceX merger reflected odds of more than 50%.
- Musk said there was growing overlap between the businesses of 特斯拉 and SpaceX.
- 巴克萊 expects the two sides could announce a merger before 特斯拉's annual shareholder meeting, which must be held no later than December 6, 2026.
- 巴克萊 analyst Dan Levy said a merger could center on vertical integration in AI, linking 特斯拉's Robotaxi and Optimus humanoid robots with SpaceX's Grok and Macrohard.
- Evercore ISI raised its 12-month price target for SpaceX by 20% to $275.
Companies mentioned：特斯拉、SpaceX、巴克萊、Evercore ISI、xAI
Citadel is bullish on U.S. stocks in the fourth quarter—but warns of high earnings-season hurdles as S&P 500 profits are forecast to grow 27%
Citadel Securities said the outlook for U.S. stocks in the fourth quarter was constructive but faced high earnings-season hurdles. S&P 500 EPS is expected to rise 27% year over year, with profit growth concentrated among a handful of tech giants, while retail investors are returning to AI-related industries.
Facts
- S&P 500 third-quarter earnings per share are expected to rise about 27% year over year.
- 美光科技 and 輝達 together account for 36% of the S&P 500's expected profit growth.
- Retail investors were net buyers of $9.1 billion in U.S. stocks last week.
- Semiconductor stocks attracted $2.6 billion in net buying last week.
- U.S. companies have announced a total of $1.3 trillion in share buyback authorizations so far this year.
- Forward 12-month earnings-per-share estimates for memory stocks have risen 25% since the end of June.
- The S&P 500's implied volatility fell from 13.2% to 11.7%.
Companies mentioned：Citadel Securities、美光科技、輝達
The best days for AI stocks are over? 巴克萊 warns they will no longer only rise, and names four stock-picking criteria
巴克萊 strategists said AI investment was entering a mature phase and recommended cautious stock selection and diversifying into Europe. Chip stocks fell amid inflation and geopolitical concerns, while the bank advised investors to hold large technology stocks with sound fundamentals.
Facts
- 巴克萊 believes the AI investment theme has entered a more mature phase and no longer offers the advantage of a one-way rise.
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor ETF has fallen about 11% since early October.
- Brent crude prices have remained above $100 a barrel for most of the past month.
- Meta and 特斯拉 are expected to report third-quarter results after the market closes on October 21.
- 巴克萊 advised investors to favor companies with resilient business models, sound balance sheets and reasonable valuations.
Companies mentioned：巴克萊、Meta、特斯拉、Alphabet、亞馬遜、蘋果、微軟、輝達
CoreWeave bond yields top 15%! GMI Cloud founder calls it crazy as Taiwan borrowing rates are just 3.45%
CoreWeave bond yields topping 15% have raised market concerns over the debt burden of AI. GMI Cloud founder Yeh Wei-yen contrasted those yields with its own low rate of 3.45%, highlighting Asian operators' funding-cost advantage and competitiveness.
Facts
- Yields to maturity on some CoreWeave bonds have surged to 15%.
- GMI Cloud recently secured Taiwan-dollar loans at an interest rate of about 3.45%.
- GMI Cloud secured NT$13.9 billion in loans from 14 banks.
- 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said there was no need to provide financial guarantees for CoreWeave.
- GMI Cloud is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
- GMI Cloud operates across the United States, Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand.
- CoreWeave currently has 三 construction projects underway in Indonesia.
Companies mentioned：CoreWeave、GMI Cloud、聯通科技、輝達、彭博
Pause in October, final hike in December? 高盛 forecasts the Fed's rate path
高盛 forecasts that the Fed will pause rate hikes in October and deliver its final hike in December. Officials including Warsh have signaled a wait-and-see approach, markets have cut the odds of an October hike to 13%, and bets on a December hike have hit a record high.
Facts
- 高盛 chief economist Jan Hatzius forecasts that the Fed will pause rate hikes in October and deliver its final hike in December.
- Fed Chair Warsh did not address the October meeting specifically at the IMF annual meeting, saying only that global conditions were largely as expected.
- After Warsh's remarks, markets lowered the estimated odds of an October rate hike to about 13%.
- Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman said she did not think there was a need to rush into further action.
- San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said there was no need to rush into a decision based on limited information.
Companies mentioned：高盛、國際貨幣基金(IMF)、ZeroHedge
Anthropic's credit rating revealed for the first time: rated BB+, junk grade
Anthropic's credit rating was revealed for the first time at BB+, one notch below investment grade. The company is preparing a $60 billion financing package to buy AI chips. Its third-quarter revenue reached $16.8 billion, and it posted profits for two consecutive quarters. Infrastructure spending over the next decade is projected to exceed $500 billion.
Facts
- KBRA assigned Anthropic a BB+ issuer rating.
- Anthropic's third-quarter revenue reached $16.8 billion.
- Wall Street banks are preparing a $60 billion financing package.
- Anthropic expects to spend more than $500 billion over the next 10 years.
- Yields on subordinated debt offerings are about 8.5%.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、Kroll Bond Rating Agency、Apollo、Google、博通、OpenAI、穆迪、標普全球評級、惠譽
Is the tech-stock pullback a chance to get in before year-end? Jefferies star analyst bullish on a strong November and December for U.S. stocks
Jefferies analyst Dan Kirsch is bullish on a strong November and December for U.S. stocks, saying broader market rotation after the tech-stock pullback is a positive signal. BTIG analyst Jonathan Krinsky warned that while semiconductor stocks could rebound in the short term, historical patterns point to further downside later, with the S&P 500 potentially falling to 7,600.
Facts
- Jefferies analyst Dan Kirsch expects U.S. stocks to perform strongly in November and December.
- The equal-weight S&P 500 has rebounded about 7% to 8% from its low.
- BTIG technical analyst Jonathan Krinsky said semiconductor stocks could rebound in the short term but may still have further downside ahead.
- The S&P 500 could still fall to its 100-day moving average at about 7,600.
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has identified 11,000 as its next major support level.
Companies mentioned：Jefferies、BTIG
“Another increase is unacceptable!” Kazuo Ueda keeps a close eye on inflation as the Bank of Japan's rate hikes are not over
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stressed at a meeting in Bangkok that he could not tolerate underlying inflation exceeding 2%, reaffirming the direction of continued rate hikes. Markets expect no move this month, while the odds of a hike by year-end stand at 75%.
Facts
- Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said he could not tolerate underlying inflation rising further above 2%.
- Markets put the probability of a BOJ rate hike this month at less than 5%.
- Markets put the probability of a BOJ rate hike by December at about 75%.
- Original日元匯率約報158日元兌1美元。
- The BOJ completed its second rate hike in three months in September, marking its fastest pace of tightening since 1990.
Original摩根士丹利發出最新警告：記憶體股低本益比恐為周期頂峰「估值陷阱」
Original摩根士丹利警告記憶體股低本益比恐為估值陷阱，因股價拐點常領先盈餘頂峰。建議投資優先順序重排為AI算力、網路設備、記憶體晶片，並警示2027年產能釋放可能反轉供需。
Facts
- Original自2025年9月本輪周期啟動以來，亞洲記憶體股價已暴漲約9倍，三星電子與SK海力士預估本益比僅約3.5至3.7倍。
- To support further major gains in current share prices, DRAM contract prices would need to rise about 70% month over month from current levels.
- Original三星電子在2026年第三季創下高達800億美元的營業利潤，刷新科技業歷史紀錄。
- DRAM capital spending is expected to rise 82% year over year to US$98 billion in 2026, then climb further to US$150 billion to US$160 billion in 2027.
- As AI data centers expand, memory’s share of system value fell from 29% to 19%, while networking equipment’s share rose from 10% to 20%.
Companies mentioned：摩根士丹利、三星電子、SK海力士、美光、輝達、台積電、TrendForce、南亞科、長鑫存儲、長江存儲、日本鎧俠
Barron’s explains why 輝達 is relatively resilient! AI debt concerns trigger a sell-off in semiconductor stocks
Barron’s analyzes why 輝達 has been relatively resilient as semiconductor stocks sold off over concerns about AI debt. 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang clarified that the company does not need to provide financial guarantees for CoreWeave, easing market concerns. Technical indicators also show the stock approaching its 50-day moving average, with potential to rebound.
Facts
- 輝達 shares showed resilience on Friday, outperforming on the downside.
- 安碩半導體ETF has fallen for 8 consecutive trading days since October 6, its longest losing streak since September 2015.
- 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said 輝達 does not need to provide financial guarantees for CoreWeave.
- 輝達 is also a supplier, customer and investor in CoreWeave.
- 輝達 shares fell below their 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages on October 6.
- 超微半導體 and 英特爾 faced heavier selling over the same period.
- Growing concerns about the rising debt needed to expand AI infrastructure have intensified the semiconductor sector’s decline.
Companies mentioned：輝達、安碩半導體ETF、CoreWeave、超微半導體、英特爾
Japan | PR TIMES（6）
The 60FPS-compatible 13.3-inch color e-paper monitor “Bigme B13 Pro” arrives! Easy on the eyes, smooth, portable, and energy-efficient!
Bigme announced the 13.3-inch color e-paper monitor “B13 Pro.” It supports a refresh rate of up to 60FPS, 3K resolution, and USB Type-C connectivity, and is scheduled to begin shipping on October 26, 2026.
Facts
- Up to 60FPS
- 13.3 inches
- Ultra-high-definition 3200×2400 3K resolution
- 300PPI
- Pre-order price: US$569
- Regular price: US$749
- Refresh rate improved by 100%
- 26W on the previous B13 model
- Reduced to 15W
- Approx. 695g body weight
- 5.6mm at its thinnest point
- 9.9mm at its thickest point
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen Dawo Cloud Reading and Writing Technology Co., Ltd.、Bigme、TÜV Rheinland、Amazon、Tiktok Shop
【Event Report】Could space become the next industry for Chugoku and Shikoku? Possibilities revealed at “SPACE FORUM 2026”
一般社団法人九州みらい共創 held “SPACE FORUM 2026” in Hiroshima. Through keynote speeches by Dr. Howard G. Levine and Koichi Wakata, and talk sessions featuring 東洋電装, ひびき精機, and スペースポート高知, participants discussed the potential for the space industry to become a broad-based industry for regional businesses in Chugoku and Shikoku, as well as new business opportunities through technology transfer.
Facts
- Oct. 16, 2026
- about 100 people
- More than 40 years
- 5 times
- 500 days
- 2030
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人九州みらい共創、NASAケネディ宇宙センター、Axiom Space、株式会社スペース・バイオ・ラボラトリーズ、広島大学、㈱クラタコーボレーション、東洋電装㈱、（一社）スペースポート高知、㈱ひびき精機、国際宇宙ステーション、アクシオム・スペース
Original『大学パワーランキング』が「大学生を集める県・送り出す県ランキング」を発表 都道府県別の大学入学者の流入・流出を集計した2026年調査レポート
ポップコーン株式会社 released “Ranking of Prefectures That Attract and Send Out University Students [2026 Latest Edition],” based on statistical data from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Kyoto Prefecture ranked No. 1 for net inflow rate, while Tokyo had the nation’s largest net inflow by number of people.
Facts
- +115.5％
- +93.6％
- 74,737 people
- 24.9％
- 645,513 people
Companies mentioned：ポップコーン株式会社、大学パワーランキング
“Junior High School Students’ Global Meeting” Held
On September 23, NPO法人スプラタルカ held the online “2026 Junior High School Students’ Global Meeting” for junior high school students from Japan, Malaysia, and Taiwan, where they shared ideas for new mechanisms to prevent war.
Facts
- Wednesday, September 23
- Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- From venues in each of the 3 countries
- Meeting format: 3 venues
- Ultimately, 2 ideas
- Established: June 2019
Companies mentioned：特定⾮営利活動法⼈スプラタルカ、NPO法人 スプラタルカ、Keroh国立中等学校、太子國民中學
【Kasukabe City Only】November-Only Campaign｜Tidy up your Japanese-style room before bringing out the kotatsu! Collect old low tables, wedding chests, floor chairs, and more together｜まるっと本舗 junk removal
The junk removal service “まるっと本舗,” operated by SYSTR株式会社, is running a campaign in Kasukabe City only during November to collect Japanese-style room furniture, such as low tables, wedding chests, and floor chairs, in a single pickup. Customers using a flat-rate package can receive a discount of up to 1,000 yen.
Facts
- Up to ¥1,000 off
- Campaign period: November 1, 2026–November 30, 2026
- Cardboard box package: from ¥3,000
- Mini-truck package: from ¥8,000
- 1.5t truck package: from ¥15,000
Companies mentioned：SYSTR株式会社、まるっと本舗
セルフプラス opens consultations to support migration from ショップサーブ to Shopify at a special price
株式会社セルフプラス has begun accepting consultations to help businesses operating stores on ショップサーブ migrate to Shopify at a special price. The initiative follows the final report on unauthorized access to ショップサーブ published by 株式会社Eストアー on October 16, 2026, and offers security support and migration assistance.
Facts
- 301 redirects from old URLs
- Oct. 16, 2026
- PCI DSS” Level 1
- SOC 2 Type II
- SOC 3
- Established: September 11, 2015
Companies mentioned：株式会社セルフプラス、ショップサーブ、Shopify、株式会社Eストアー、App Unity
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（5）
輝達 and 聯準會 reassure investors as European shares close higher
輝達 and 聯準會 reassured investors, helping European stocks close higher. London’s FTSE 100, Frankfurt’s DAX and Paris’s CAC 40 all rose.
Facts
- Up 41.55 points
- Or 0.38%
- Closed at 10881.90 points
- Up 239.99 points
- or 0.95%
- Closed at 25622.61 points
- Up 22.00 points
- Or 0.28%
- Closed at 7956.70 points
Companies mentioned：輝達公司、Nvidia、聯準會、Fed
Tainan’s at-grade railway becomes history as crowds at the station bid farewell to the last train
Tainan’s at-grade railway became history tonight. After President Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony, the last southbound Tze-Chiang Limited Express departed. The first phase of the Tainan railway underground project is scheduled to begin service tomorrow morning.
Facts
- Southbound Tze-Chiang Limited Express train No. 145
- Originally scheduled to depart at 10:29
- Arrived about 10 minutes late
- 3 whistle blasts
- The first train will be Tze-Chiang Limited Express No. 301
- Will arrive between 6:25 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. tomorrow
- Will depart between 6:35 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Companies mentioned：中央社、一手中新聞
Australian military chief on Indo-Pacific situation: Closely watching developments in the Taiwan Strait
Australian Defence Force Chief Angus Campbell told 共同社 in an interview in Tokyo that Australia would closely monitor developments in the Taiwan Strait and the military buildup in the Indo-Pacific, but did not say whether it would deploy troops in the event of an emergency involving Taiwan.
Facts
- Since taking office in July
- 1151016
Companies mentioned：中央社、共同社
Reserve training check-in clashes with election day; 空軍 says venue constraints prevent earlier training
Original國民黨立委徐巧芯質疑空軍警衛營教召報到日撞期11月28日地方公職人員選舉投票日，空軍回應因場地受限無法提前施訓，僅能允許召員延至晚間8時報到。
Facts
- Nov. 28
- 311 call-up personnel
- 8 p.m.
- September 5 to 18
- November 28 to December 11
- Original5月份
- August 20
- 4 units
- 3 units
- Sept. 8
- 32 personnel
Companies mentioned：中央社、國民黨、空軍、國防部、全動署、中選會、台北市政府
Military Starlink service for Ukraine restricted; US official says it was not at Trump’s request
US officials said President Trump did not ask for restrictions on Starshield service provided to Ukraine. Elon Musk had previously said the decision to impose restrictions rested with the US military and the president.
Facts
- Central News Agency, Washington, 16th
- 1151016
Companies mentioned：SpaceX、太空探索科技公司
Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心（3）
Water outage (Kaohsiung City)
台灣自來水公司 said it must extend a water shutoff to carry out emergency leak repairs after encountering difficulties with 台電 high-voltage underground cable construction. The extension will affect several neighborhoods in Qieding District, Kaohsiung City.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-10-16T23:33:31
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T02:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司、台電
Water Outage (Hsinchu City)
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some neighborhoods in East District, Hsinchu City, due to emergency repairs at the National Freeway 1 interchange. The outage will run from 2026年10月16日22:58 to 10月17日05:00.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-10-16T22:58:30
- Expiration time：2026-10-17T05:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (New Taipei City)
台灣自來水公司 will shut off water in parts of Wugu District, Taishan District and Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, to accommodate the permanent relocation work east of Wugong Road for the metro project.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-10-16T22:20:16
- Expiration time: 2026-10-17T15:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Taiwan | Heho健康（1）
Health Calendar | Live in the moment; everything is worth exploring - Heho健康
The Heho健康 website offers a range of health management tools and information, including a BMI calculator, body fat calculator, vaccine assessment tool, BMR/TDEE calculator, medication lookup and pharmacy finder. It also covers disease symptoms, health and medical news, traditional Chinese medicine, fitness and beauty, mental health, parenting, and long-term care and hospice care.
Companies mentioned：Heho健康、Heho