台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in parts of Sanxing Township, Datong Township and Dongshan Township, Yilan County, from Oct. 14 to 22, 2026, for the Guangxing Plant water network improvement project.
To accommodate a box culvert construction project by 永安區公所, 台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency pipeline relocation work, resulting in water outages in some villages in Yong'an District, Kaohsiung City.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Taiyou Village in Taishan District, New Taipei City, due to emergency leak repairs in front of No. 3, Alley 16, Lane 273, Section 2, Mingzhi Road. The outage will last from 09:10 to 16:00 on Oct. 19, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Shenkeng District, New Taipei City, due to emergency repairs to a burst pipeline. The outage will affect Puxin and Shenkeng villages and run from 09:13 to 14:00 on Oct. 19, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, after a burst pipe at the entrance to Lane 670, Xingfu Road, required emergency repairs. The affected areas include Zhongping, Zhongxin, Zhonggang and Zhongcheng villages. The outage will run from 09:13 to 13:00 on Oct. 19, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some villages in Shenkeng District, New Taipei City, due to emergency repairs to a leaking pipeline. The affected areas include Shenggao, Puxin and Shenkeng villages. The outage will run from 09:15 to 14:00 on Oct. 19, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in parts of Banqiao and Shulin districts, New Taipei City, from Oct. 15 to 19, 2026, for new pipeline installation work.
台灣自來水公司 carried out emergency leak repairs next to No. 232, Guangming 1st Road, Nantou City, on Oct. 19, 2026, resulting in a water outage in Guangming Village, Nantou City, Nantou County.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Puxin and Shenkeng villages in Shenkeng District, New Taipei City, due to emergency repairs to a leaking pipeline. The outage will last from 09:03 to 14:00 on Oct. 19, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Houhu Village, East District, Chiayi City, on Oct. 19, 2026, for pipeline replacement work on Baoyi Road, Baokang Road and other roads.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some villages in Xiangshan District, Hsinchu City, due to repairs at No. 1, Fuli Street. The affected areas include Haishan, Chaoshan and Yanshui villages. The outage will run from 09:09 to 13:30 on Oct. 19, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some villages in Lugu Township, Nantou County, due to emergency repairs to a burst pipe. The outage will last from 08:38 to 16:00 on Oct. 19, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 is working with 雲林縣消防局's Dounan Branch on a 115 fire hydrant installation project in Dounan Township, resulting in a water outage in Xinguang Village, Dounan Township, Yunlin County.
台灣自來水公司 is working with 雲林縣消防局 on a fire hydrant installation project in Dapi Township, with water service to be suspended in Xizhen and Xing'an villages.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Zhongshan and Yangming villages in Yangmei District, Taoyuan City, due to a pipeline disconnection and connection work. The outage will run from 08:26 to 17:00 on Oct. 19, 2026.
Focus stock: 華安's lead drug continues advancing; subsidiary to list on the emerging stock market next year, shares briefly hit limit-up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
華安 (6657-TW) shares briefly hit limit-up in early trading on news of progress in clinical trials for its lead drug and a subsidiary's planned listing on the emerging stock market next year. The company will raise NT$300 million through a cash capital increase to support clinical development. F703DFU has entered Phase III, while F703EB has received international orphan drug designation.
Facts
華安's lead drug F703DFU has simultaneously begun Phase III patient enrollment in Taiwan and the United States.
華安 is working to have its subsidiary 源華智醫 listed on the emerging stock market next year.
華安's board approved a cash capital increase to raise NT$300 million.
The new drug F703EB has received orphan drug designation from the U.S. FDA and the European Union's EMA.
華安 shares briefly hit the limit-up price of NT$35.9 in early trading today (19).
U.S.-Europe tech tensions rise! EU considers reserving spectrum for local operators; U.S. ambassador warns of “devastating” retaliation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. ambassador to the EU warned that the EU’s spectrum proposal could trigger “devastating” retaliation from the United States. The EU plans to prioritize reserving satellite spectrum for local operators, squeezing out U.S. companies such as SpaceX and reflecting intense U.S.-European friction over technological sovereignty and market openness.
Facts
U.S. Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder warned that if the EU moves forward with a plan restricting U.S. companies’ access to some European satellite communications spectrum, the United States could take “devastating” retaliatory action against European companies.
The European Commission proposed a spectrum allocation plan for direct-to-phone satellite services this year, aiming to reserve some bands as a priority for European companies and squeeze the frequency space available to non-European operators.
Puzder mocked Europe’s regulatory support as “uniform mediocrity” and questioned whether fines imposed on U.S. companies under the Digital Markets Act were truly about competition or about raising revenue for European governments.
Washington signaled that if the EU excludes U.S. companies under a “Europe first” policy, it could retaliate by restricting market access.
Silver Falls More Sharply Than Gold! Price Halves From Peak as Global Economic Slowdown Warning Signs Emerge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Silver prices have fallen more than 50% from their record high, reflecting inflationary pressures and warning signs of an economic slowdown. Experts say silver lacks the support of central bank buying and is more volatile than gold, but AI demand could support the current supply shortage over the long term.
Facts
Silver prices have fallen more than 50% since hitting a record high earlier this year.
Gold has fallen more than 25% since reaching a record high of $5,626.80 per ounce in January.
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.6% month over month and 3.7% year over year in September; the Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 1.3% month over month and 6.3% year over year.
Global X ETFs estimates that the global physical silver market will face its sixth consecutive year of supply-demand shortfall in 2026.
About 50% of silver’s value comes from its monetary properties, while the other 50% comes from its commodity properties.
About 90% of gold’s value comes from its monetary properties and 10% from its commodity properties.
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This Is the Top-Performing High-Yield ETF! 00939 Posts a Return of More Than 79% So Far This Year, With Distribution Hitting a New High
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
統一 Taiwan High Dividend Momentum ETF (00939) topped high-dividend ETFs with a return of 79.21% and announced that its distribution would rise to a record 0.15 yuan. Fund manager Lin Liangyi said fundamentals remain solid in the fourth quarter, but Taiwan stocks are still trading at high levels and fluctuating in the short term.
Facts
統一 Taiwan High Dividend Momentum ETF (00939-TW) has posted a total return, including distributions, of 79.21% so far this year, ranking first among high-dividend ETFs.
00939’s latest distribution has been raised to 0.15 yuan per unit, a record since its listing.
Eight of 00939’s top 10 holdings are financial stocks, which account for 53.39% of its overall portfolio.
復華 Taiwan Technology High Dividend ETF (00929-TW) has posted a total return, including distributions, of 78.04% so far this year, ranking second.
The last day to buy 00939 is Nov. 2; it goes ex-dividend on Nov. 3, and the distribution is expected to be credited on Nov. 25.
安成生技 announced that its drug candidate AC-203 missed its key clinical endpoints, pushing its commercial licensing timeline back to the second half of 2027. The company has sufficient cash and is continuing regulatory consultations.
Facts
In the primary efficacy analysis of 安成生技’s AC-203 in the EBShield Study, there was no statistically significant difference between the treatment and placebo groups.
The commercial licensing timeline for AC-203 has been shifted from the original target of late this year to early next year to the second half of 2027.
安成生技 plans to hold consultation meetings with the U.S. FDA and the EU’s EMA in the first quarter of 2027.
安成生技 currently has more than NT$400 million in cash, with monthly operating expenses of about NT$4 million.
東方風能 shares hit the limit-up after the company delivered a new service vessel this quarter and outlined future vessel deliveries. Revenue in the first 三 quarters rose nearly 25% year over year, and analysts are optimistic about the development of its high-margin business, estimating that full-year earnings could exceed 1 times its share capital.
Facts
東方風能’s 5 new large vessels will be delivered in stages from this quarter through 2028 and enter service.
東方風能 shares briefly hit the limit-up price of NT$125.
東方風能’s cumulative revenue for the first 三 quarters of this year was NT$10.475 billion, up 24.74% year over year.
三 institutional investors bought a net 186 lots of 東方風能 shares over 4 consecutive trading days.
東方風能’s newly built service vessel, “Eastern Pioneer,” which arrived in Taiwan in late September, will begin a 12-year wind turbine maintenance service contract on Nov. 1.
Analysts estimate that 東方風能 could earn more than 1 times its share capital this year.
Protests Erupt Across Europe; More Than 2000 Arrested in France, Macron Condemns Violence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Protests over the cost of living and fiscal issues erupted across Europe, with more than 2 thousand people arrested in France and Macron condemning the violence. Albania also saw serious clashes between police and protesters, while rising EU inflation underscored governance challenges.
Facts
Protests erupted last Saturday in France, Italy, Portugal, Belgium and other European countries, with demonstrators opposing the high cost of living, inadequate public services and austerity measures.
France’s interior minister said preliminary figures showed that more than 2,000 people were arrested nationwide during the protests and more than 600 law enforcement officers were injured.
President Macron delivered a televised address on the 18th, condemning the violence and stressing that those who broke the law would be held accountable.
Eurostat data showed that eurozone energy prices rose 18.8% year over year in September, while overall inflation climbed to 3.8%.
Albanian police said five consecutive days of riots had resulted in 167 arrests and 132 police officers injured.
Jensen Huang’s Biggest Fear Comes True! 輝達’s Share of China’s AI Chip Market Falls to 34%; 華為 at 28% in Second Place, 阿里平頭哥 Third
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
An IDC report showed that, affected by U.S. export controls, 輝達’s share of China’s AI chip market fell to 34% in the first half, while 華為’s rose to 28%, narrowing the gap. Shipments of non-GPU accelerators surpassed GPUs for the first time as domestic substitution accelerated, with 阿里平頭哥 in third place.
Facts
輝達 held a 34% share of China’s data center AI chip market in the first half of this year, shipping 678,000 units, down 44% year over year.
華為’s Ascend shipped 572,000 units in the first half, taking a 28% market share and narrowing its gap with 輝達 to 6 percentage points.
Shipments of non-GPU accelerators reached 1.016 million units in the first half, up nearly 80% year over year and surpassing GPU shipments of 991,000 units for the first time.
阿里平頭哥 ranked third in China’s AI chip market with a 7% share.
摩根士丹利 forecasts that China’s AI chip self-sufficiency rate could reach 68% in 2027.
〈Stocks in Focus〉富喬泰國 breaks ground on new Thailand plant; shares surge on heavy volume to limit-up, setting record high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
富喬工業 (1815-TW) broke ground on a new plant in Thailand, with an investment of NT$3.1 billion and capacity already fully booked; its share price hit a record high.
Facts
富喬工業 has broken ground on the first phase of its new plant at Apex Green Industrial Estate in Chachoengsao, Thailand.
Original富喬本次在泰國總投資金額約 31 億元。
Capacity at 富喬泰國’s new plant has already been fully booked by customers.
富喬泰國’s new plant is expected to begin mass production in the third quarter of 2027.
富喬工業 posted after-tax net profit of NT$843 million in the second quarter of 2026, swinging from a loss in the same period last year.
“Is Ukraine a U.S. Ally?” Bessent Dodges the Question Three Times; U.S. Media: Zelensky Decides to “Openly Confront Trump”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent refused to confirm that Ukraine was an ally, heightening tensions between the United States and Ukraine. The Trump administration waived sanctions on Russia and became embroiled in a dispute over slowing Starlink service, while Ukraine responded by attacking Russian facilities and stepping up coordination with the EU.
Facts
Zelensky accused the U.S. government of restricting satellite communications speeds in Ukraine, affecting drone interception and frontline command.
Last Friday, Trump ordered exemptions from most provisions of the “2026 Graham Act on Sanctions Against Russia and Iran,” including high tariffs on Russian goods and penalties for purchasing Russian oil and gas.
According to Ukrainian statistics, since Trump announced an “energy ceasefire,” Russia has still attacked Ukrainian energy facilities 76 times.
Reuters, citing sources, reported that the order to restrict Starshield services came from within the White House. Musk had proposed limiting satellite services to Trump, who approved the measure.
An oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia, was attacked by Ukrainian drones on Sunday.
Rubio further distinguished between the 2 systems last Saturday, stressing that Starlink is a commercial product, while Starshield is a military version used by the US military.
China’s Q3 economic growth rebounds to 4.5%，raising chances of meeting full-year target
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China’s GDP grew 4.5% year over year in Q3, better than expected. Growth totaled 4.6% in the first 9 months, in line with the full-year target and reducing the need for additional stimulus. Exports were strong, driven by AI, but domestic demand, the property market and employment remained weak. China also faced pressure from the EU and the international community over its trade surplus and the yuan’s valuation.
Facts
China’s GDP grew 4.5% year over year in the third quarter
The economy expanded 4.6% in the first 9 months of this year
Industrial production growth accelerated to 5.5% year over year in September
Retail sales grew 1.1% year over year in September
Fixed-asset investment contracted 7.2% in the first 9 months of this year
This year’s trade surplus is expected to break the record of US$1.2 trillion
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Automation equipment maker 穎漢科技 plans capital increase to raise 310 million yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Automation equipment maker 穎漢科技 (4562-TW) plans to issue 13,500 lots of new shares in a capital increase, raising about 310 million yuan to repay bank loans. The offering took effect after receiving approval from the Financial Supervisory Commission on the 19th.
Facts
穎漢科技’s capital increase is tentatively priced at 23 yuan per share
新證券 is the lead underwriter for 穎漢科技’s capital increase
穎漢科技’s capital increase filing took effect after approval from the Financial Supervisory Commission on the 19th
穎漢科技 plans to use the funds raised in the market to repay bank loans
First Bank offers high-yield 14-day US dollar deposits at 6.8％; euro and Australian dollar deposits at 5%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
第一銀行 is offering foreign-currency time deposit deals through Nov. 19, with an annual interest rate of 6.80% for 14-day US dollar deposits and a monthly rate of 5.00% for euro and Australian dollar deposits, to help customers allocate assets amid changes in Federal Reserve policy.
Facts
第一銀行 has launched a limited-time preferential rate deposit plan called “Lima Remittance, More Money,” available through Nov. 19。
The annual interest rate for 14-day US dollar time deposits is 6.80%, with a minimum deposit of US$100.
The annual interest rate for 1-month euro and Australian dollar time deposits is 5.00%, with a limit of 20,000 per person for each currency.
A 14-day time deposit of US$20,000 at 6.80% would earn interest equivalent to about NT$1,682 at maturity.
The plan offers preferential exchange rates, with discounts of up to 3.5 cents for US dollars, 6 cents for euros and 3 cents for Australian dollars.
Russian drone enters Romanian airspace and is shot down; NATO scrambles airborne early warning aircraft
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Russia-Ukraine war spilled over, with Romania shooting down a suspected Russian drone and Lithuania issuing a red alert as NATO fighter jets intercepted it. Meanwhile, US President Trump proposed exemptions from sanctions and restoring “Russian gas exports to Europe” to facilitate negotiations, drawing opposition from Germany and concern from Ukraine.
The article examines the effectiveness of blue-light filters and lutein in protecting the eyes, noting that “eye-use habits” are more important than supplements when breaking the harmful 3C cycle.
The environmental pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa is everywhere. Parents are urged to watch out for the risk of tissue necrosis from even tiny wounds in children and to remember the four warning signs and four steps for wound care.
Vertical ridges and wavy horizontal lines on the nails are mostly caused by aging and dryness, but “sunken horizontal lines” or “black vertical lines” may indicate an underlying disease or malignant tumor and should be taken seriously.