A fire broke out on the 2nd floor of an apartment building on De'an Road in Zhongshan District, Keelung, in the evening. The fire department dispatched 38 personnel from 6 teams to battle the blaze and rescued 4 people. They had arm burns or mild smoke inhalation, were all conscious and were taken to hospital for treatment.
Taiwanese tourist found dead at hotel near Japan's Lake Kawaguchi; travel agency assists investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Taiwanese tourist was found dead at a hotel in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Police arrested a Taiwanese woman and are investigating. 交通部觀光署 said the travel agency had reported the emergency and would help the family travel to Japan to handle follow-up matters and cooperate with the police investigation.
China's financial regulator: Financial-sector opening to foreign investment to advance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
丁向群, head of 中國國家金融監督管理總局, said China would advance institutional opening in the financial sector, support foreign institutions' business operations and crack down hard on illegal financial activities. Commerce Ministry data showed that actual foreign investment used fell 5.3% from January to August this year, while foreign investment in high-tech industries rose 35.1% year on year.
Facts
42,582 new foreign-invested enterprises established nationwide
Up 0.3% year on year
RMB 479.95 billion in actual foreign investment used
Down 5.3% from the same period last year
RMB 200.26 billion in actual foreign investment used in high-tech industries
Up 35.1% year on year
41.7% of actual foreign investment used nationwide
Up 12.4 percentage points from the same period last year
Reached a peak of 1.2 trillion yuan in 2022
Actual foreign investment used totaled 747.69 billion yuan in 2025
Chinese financial institutions operate widely in more than 70 countries and regions
Signed regulatory cooperation agreements with financial regulators in 90 countries and regions
Czech illustrator Tomáš Řízek holds exhibition, drawing inspiration from Taiwan's natural forces
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Czech illustrator Tomáš Řízek is holding a retrospective titled “Fantasy Wonderland” at 莫斯特博美術館, featuring about 100 illustrations and 16 paintings. He has spent more than 20 years in Taiwan and founded 麋鹿出版社 to promote Taiwanese literature. He said Taiwan's natural forces have deeply influenced his work and outlook on life.
Facts
Exhibition features 100 illustrations
About 100 framed illustrations on display
And 16 selected paintings
On display through Feb. 7 next year
Selected for the 2024 義大利波隆那插畫展
Embarked on more than 20 years of cultural exchange and life experiences
Companies mentioned：中央社、莫斯特博美術館、Regional Museum and Gallery in Most、義大利波隆那插畫展、麋鹿出版社、Mi:Lu Publishing
Hundreds of schools in Britain, Hungary and Serbia receive bomb threats on same day; suspected hoax
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hundreds of schools in Britain, Hungary and Serbia received bomb-threat emails on the same day, prompting evacuations at some schools. Police and officials believe the threats were a hoax, and it remains unclear whether the incidents were connected.
Power Lottery draw No. 115084: No top-prize winner
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Power Lottery draw No. 115084 was held tonight. There were no winners of either the top or second prize. The winning numbers were 10, 21, 27, 24, 36 and 09 in Zone 1, and 08 in Zone 2.
AI stocks rebound ahead of major corporate earnings; 標普 and 那指 open higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 標準普爾500指數 and 那斯達克指數 opened higher, supported by a rebound in AI stocks and falling oil prices, while the 道瓊工業指數 edged lower. Markets are bracing for major corporate earnings reports this week.
U.S. orders federal civilian agencies to remove China's DeepSeek
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 美國國土安全部 ordered federal civilian agencies to remove and prohibit the procurement of products and third-party services from Chinese AI startup 深度求索 (DeepSeek), saying they pose multiple threats and could result in sensitive data being transmitted to China.
EU leaders including von der Leyen to visit Hungary as bilateral ties gradually improve
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Hungary on the 23rd and attend events marking the 70th anniversary of the revolution. Several other EU leaders, including António Costa and Emmanuel Macron, as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will also take part. The visit signals that ties between Hungary and the EU are gradually improving under Prime Minister Péter Magyar, easing tensions from the Orbán era.
China imposes export controls on tunnel-boring machines for first time, adjusts controls on dredgers and drones
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China has imposed export controls on tunnel-boring machines for the first time and adjusted controls on dredgers and drones. The measures take effect on Nov. 18.
Facts
Takes effect on Nov. 18
Maximum endurance ranges from 30 minutes to 3 hours
Speeds of more than 46.3 kilometers per hour
About 70% of global market share
Annual output of more than 700 units
China's tunnel-boring machine exports are forecast to reach US$4.5 billion in 2025
CPC: Tongxiao-Datan second offshore pipeline serves a different purpose from Third LNG Terminal, bolsters backup gas supply
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中油公司 clarified that the Tongxiao-Datan second subsea gas pipeline and the Third Natural Gas Receiving Terminal (Third LNG Terminal) serve different purposes. The second pipeline is intended to strengthen backup capacity in the existing gas supply network and improve energy resilience. The company also said it is normal for a survey vessel's GPS track to cover land areas.
Protesters block Paris Louvre as unrest in France draws international attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Rising living costs in France have sparked mass protests that escalated into serious violence last weekend, leaving nearly 1,000 security personnel injured and causing losses of hundreds of millions of euros. Protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's resignation was not accepted. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence and allowed local authorities to ban gatherings, while several European countries issued security alerts.
Facts
About 500,000 people took to the streets
The wave of protests has lasted 4 weeks
Nearly 1,000 security personnel injured
About 60,000 law enforcement officers deployed
More than 2,330 people detained by police nationwide
Cross-border haze persists; Malaysia steps up cloud seeding in bid to ease smog
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar stressed that students’ health is the priority, ensuring students can continue learning while schools are closed, and pledged sufficient funding to strengthen cloud-seeding operations to mitigate the impact of cross-border haze. According to the air pollution index, air quality at most monitoring stations nationwide reached unhealthy levels. Schools in some areas suspended outdoor activities or required people to wear masks. Indonesian President Prabowo agreed to accept assistance from neighboring countries. Malaysia has sent aircraft, helicopters and personnel to help fight the fires, putting regional cooperation mechanisms to the test.
Facts
68 monitoring stations nationwide
Air quality at 27 stations reached unhealthy levels
36 stations recorded moderate air quality
Only 5 stations recorded good air quality
Schools must close when the index reaches 200
All outdoor activities must be suspended when it exceeds 100
Lee Jae-myung: South Korea capable of taking over wartime operational control of joint forces with U.S.; transfer talks continue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said South Korea is fully capable of taking over wartime operational control of its combined forces with U.S. Forces Korea, and that talks with Washington are continuing. Although U.S. Forces Korea commander Brunson said the changing defense environment and fulfillment of transfer conditions could take until early 2029, Lee stressed that South Korea had built up a powerful military force capable of countering North Korea’s nuclear weapons.
Facts
South Korea and the United States agreed in 2007 to eventually transfer operational control of their combined forces to Seoul
He is targeting a full transfer of operational control before his term ends in 2030
The Lee Jae-myung administration hopes to complete the transfer of operational control by 2028
The U.S. military has submitted 1 timeline plan, which says the relevant conditions cannot be met until early 2029
Petroleum-related industries improve; China’s Q3 GDP growth rebounds to 4.5%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Mao Shengyong, deputy head of China’s National Bureau of Statistics, said China’s Q3 GDP growth rebounded to 4.5%, influenced by factors including improvements in petroleum-related industries. GDP grew 4.6% year on year in the first 3 quarters, in line with the full-year target.
Facts
Q3 GDP growth rebounds to 4.5%
GDP grew 4.6% year on year in the first 3 quarters of this year
Total goods trade grew 18.8% year on year in the first 3 quarters
The renminbi appreciated about 4.3% against the U.S. dollar at the end of Q3 compared with the start of the year
GDP in the first 3 quarters of this year was 107.1071 trillion yuan
Motorcyclist carrying 3 children collides with truck in Chiayi City; 1 girl briefly in critical condition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A truck and a motorcycle collided at the intersection of Zhongshan Road and Heping Road in Chiayi City tonight, injuring the motorcyclist and 3 young children on board. A 7-year-old girl briefly had no breathing or heartbeat. Her heartbeat was restored after emergency treatment, and she was taken to hospital. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Facts
Motorcyclist was carrying 3 children
7-year-old girl at the scene
Reported at 6:20 p.m.
Immediately dispatched 3 ambulances
10-year-old boy had neck pain
4-year-old boy suffered abrasions to several parts of his body
Vatican: Pope to hold first public audience on 10/21 after lung adenocarcinoma surgery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV is expected to hold his first public audience with pilgrims on October 21 after undergoing surgery for lung adenocarcinoma on October 13, and has promised to gradually resume his regular schedule.
Facts
71-year-old Leo XIV
Underwent surgery for lung adenocarcinoma on October 13
1.4 billion Catholics worldwide
Visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from Nov. 6 to 17
Musk announces giveaway of SpaceX shares; plans to give 1 share to every U.S. child next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Musk announced he will give 1 share of SpaceX stock to every child in the United States next year, the first step in a series of initiatives. SpaceX recently set an IPO fundraising record, and its Starship rocket successfully reached orbit.
Brazil presidential runoff: Bolsonaro’s son and Lula locked in tight race
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Brazil’s presidential runoff is set for October 25. Several polls show a close race between right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Lula, with Flávio’s lead narrowing.
The Power Lottery draw No. 115084 was held tonight. The winning numbers in the first section were 10, 21, 27, 24, 36 and 09; the winning number in the second section was 08.
South African rare-earth expert: Countries willing to invest in diversifying global sources of critical raw materials
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
南非國家礦物研究機構（Mintek） and 史丁坎普斯寇爾獨居石礦場（SMM） announced a breakthrough in rare-earth refining technology and the start of commercial production, aiming to diversify global sources of critical raw materials and reduce reliance on China. Although the first products are mainly being exported to China, SMM is seeking about US$30 million in investment to advance the second and third phases of technological development.
Facts
Original掌握全球經濟所需關鍵材料的9成產量
There may be progress in third-phase technology in the second half of 2027
About US$30 million needed
All three stages of rare-earth processing are expected to enter mass production in 2028
Taiwanese tourist suspected found dead at hotel by Japan’s Lake Kawaguchi; 27-year-old Taiwanese woman at scene arrested with knife
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Taiwanese woman in her 30s was found dead at a hotel in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Police arrested a 27-year-old Taiwanese woman found at the scene carrying a knife and are investigating.
Facts
27-year-old Taiwanese woman
Woman in her 30s
Kitchen knife with a blade about 12 centimeters long
The 91st Paris Motor Show has closed, with Chinese brands accounting for a record-high share of about one-third of exhibitors. French consumers voiced concern about the competitiveness of homegrown European automakers and jobs, urging European manufacturers to “wake up” and improve their competitiveness as soon as possible. Some consumers were impressed by the high value for money and interiors of Chinese electric vehicles, but also worried about their resale value and image.
Facts
About 1/3 of this year’s exhibiting brands are from China
More than 60 brands gathered
More than 400 vehicles on display
About 500,000 visitors expected
Battery-electric vehicles account for 42% of new vehicle registrations in France
國光客運 to adjust server room wiring on the 21st; ticketing and collection services to be affected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國光客運 announced it will adjust server room wiring on the 21st. An internet outage during the work will affect ticket purchases, refunds and ticket collection, but passengers using electronic tickets will not be affected.
New cross-border shopping trend 1》Taiwanese shoppers’ “average order value” on 淘寶 is the highest in East Asia! Why are individual shoppers, rather than personal shoppers, now the main force, and more willing to spend?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
淘寶天貓海外, a subsidiary of 阿里巴巴, released a report saying Taiwan’s average cross-border online shopping order value reached NT$2,000, the highest in East Asia. Shopping habits have shifted from buying through personal shoppers to everyday purchases by individuals, reflecting growing demand for differentiated products.
Facts
淘寶天貓海外’s daily-shopping users in Taiwan have an average order value of NT$2,000, the highest in East Asia.
Taiwan’s cross-border e-commerce market exceeded NT$70 billion last year, growing about 14.5% year on year.
The 淘寶 platform offers more than 3 billion products across categories including clothing, home goods and 3C products.
劉慧娟, Northeast Asia market general manager for 淘寶天貓海外, said cross-border online shopping in Taiwan has moved beyond the wholesale personal-shopping model and shifted to everyday purchases by individuals.
淘寶 daily-shopping users shop about 3 to 4 times a month.
How far can a book travel? 益品書屋 marks 10 years with 800 submissions and 938 secondhand books passing on the joy of reading
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
益品書屋 in Tamsui, New Taipei City, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the “Summer Reading Festival.” It collected more than 800 submissions through quote-sharing and essay-writing activities, and used an in-person exhibition to pass 938 secondhand books on to new readers, promoting a culture of reading.
Facts
益品書屋 marks its 10th anniversary this year.
戴水教育基金會 and 益品書屋 jointly organized the “Summer Reading Festival.”
The reading quote-sharing and essay-writing activities received more than 800 submissions in total.
An in-person exhibition helped 938 secondhand books find new readers.
益品書屋 was founded in 2016 by entrepreneur 戴勝益.
戴水教育基金會 was established in 2010.
益品書屋’s 10th-anniversary Reading Festival closing ceremony and awards presentation were held on October 18.
China sanctions senior officials from 2 of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies! Belize and Paraguay “firmly support Taiwan”; Taiwan’s foreign ministry says despicable pressure will only make China a laughingstock internationally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China sanctioned senior officials in Belize and Paraguay to pressure Taiwan. Belize’s prime minister reaffirmed firm support for Taiwan, while Taiwan’s foreign ministry strongly condemned the move and thanked its allies for their support.
Facts
China’s foreign ministry announced on the 12th that it was sanctioning Belizean Foreign Minister 馮賽卡 and Paraguayan Technology Minister 畢亞德.
Belizean Prime Minister 布里仙紐 said the sanctions would not affect relations between the 2 countries and reaffirmed firm support for Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned China for interfering with the sovereignty of other countries, in violation of international law.
The U.S. State Department opposed coercion and violations against countries in the Western Hemisphere as China sought to exercise sovereignty over them.
Taiwan has deep cooperation with Belize and Paraguay in multiple fields, including agricultural and fisheries technology and infrastructure.
Sea warning as early as Wednesday! Odds of Typhoon 薔琵 making landfall revealed; 賈新興 outlines worst-case scenario: “It’s heading toward Taiwan’s landmass”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Weather expert 賈新興 said the odds of Typhoon 薔琵 making landfall in Taiwan are only 10.9%, with major differences among forecast models. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration estimates it could issue a sea warning as early as Wednesday evening or Thursday, and will decide whether to issue a land warning based on the storm’s track.
Facts
The probability of Typhoon 薔琵’s center making landfall in Taiwan is about 10.9%
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (IFS-ENS) puts the landfall probability as high as 74%
Typhoon 薔琵’s maximum sustained winds near the center have increased to 55 meters per second
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration estimates it could issue a sea warning as early as Wednesday evening through Thursday morning
Typhoon 薔琵’s radius of storm-force winds has expanded from 220 kilometers to 250 kilometers
竹北水圳公園 reopens on 10/26! Taiwan’s first concert featuring 3 interwoven stages in a “deconstructed stage” format
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
竹北市公所 announced that 竹北水圳公園 will reopen on October 26, with a concert featuring a first-of-its-kind arrangement of 3 interwoven stages. The event combines the landscape with top orchestras and aims to promote music education and aesthetic experiences.
Facts
竹北水圳公園 will reopen in a new format on October 26, with the “2026 Zhubei Irrigation Canal Park Music Story” concert.
Trump and Xi to meet 2 more times this year: Will Taiwan be sacrificed? Nikkei commentator says Trump also needs to save face, while Taiwan is the “unbridgeable divide” between the U.S. and China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
秋田浩之, a commentator for The Nikkei, said that although Trump and Xi agreed to meet 2 more times before the end of the year, their differences over Taiwan make a major U.S.-China deal difficult. Beijing only promised to buy coal, while Trump, under domestic political pressure, refused to make concessions on Taiwan policy, keeping bilateral tensions high.
Facts
Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to meet 2 more times before the end of the year, but the truce in the U.S.-China trade war was extended by only 2 months.
Xi Jinping urged Trump to oppose Taiwan independence and stop arms sales to Taiwan, but Trump made no clear commitment.
Beijing’s most significant new purchase commitment after the talks was to buy 10 million metric tons of U.S. coal each year.
U.S. Ambassador to China 龐德偉 said Trump had repeatedly emphasized to Xi Jinping that the United States sells weapons to countries around the world.
Music from the musical Les Misérables played at the White House state dinner, interpreted as a political signal of unease toward the Chinese Communist Party.
翰可能源 to list on the emerging stock market on October 23, targeting growing AI power demand with overseas energy storage expansion and new geothermal opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
翰可能源 announced it will list on the emerging stock market on October 23 (stock code 7859), focusing on expanding its overseas energy storage and geothermal operations to meet growing AI power demand.
Facts
翰可能源 will list on the emerging stock market on October 23 under stock code 7859.
翰可能源 has signed a memorandum of cooperation with a domestic company, targeting more than 2.5GWh in potential energy storage business.
翰可能源’s 5 main development areas are solar power, energy storage, geothermal energy, green power wheeling and AI-based smart energy management.
翰可能源 Chairman 陳洋淵 entered the green energy industry and established a team as early as 2008.
翰可能源 uses its subsidiary 智聯訊通 to integrate energy management systems and introduce AI technology.
A challenger to the Queen Mother of the Jade Pool? New active ETF to list; expert reveals the manager is the “ninefold female stock guru,” whose performance once beat 陳釧瑤
Ukraine launched more than a thousand drones overnight. What remains of the “energy ceasefire” Trump called off?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia, damaging energy facilities in St. Petersburg. Trump paused new sanctions and criticized Zelenskyy, while the dispute over the energy ceasefire strained U.S.-Ukraine relations.
Facts
Russia's Defense Ministry said it shot down 1015 Ukrainian drones near Moscow and in western regions.
A fire at an oil terminal in St. Petersburg left 1 person dead and 5 injured.
Trump paused the implementation of new sanctions against Russia and criticized Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy said Russia launched 76 attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities in the week after the ceasefire.
Damage to a substation in Leningrad Oblast left about 20,000 people without power.
The St. Petersburg oil terminal can handle up to 12.5 million metric tons a year.
Zelenskyy hopes to meet with the U.S. as early as Oct. 20 to 21.
英飛凌 accelerates its 8-inch silicon carbide expansion! Signs supply agreement with Wolfspeed to meet demand from electric vehicles and AI data centers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
英飛凌 and Wolfspeed have signed a multi-year 8-inch silicon carbide (SiC) wafer supply agreement, shifting their existing 6-inch partnership to 8-inch technology to support high-growth applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy and AI data centers, while strengthening supply chain resilience.
Facts
英飛凌 and Wolfspeed have signed a multi-year 8-inch silicon carbide (SiC) wafer supply agreement.
The companies' existing 6-inch substrate partnership will shift to 8-inch technology.
The agreement extends the companies' supply partnership, which spans about 20 years.
英飛凌 Chief Operating Officer Alexander Gorski said SiC is a core technology for the energy transition.
AI data centers are increasingly becoming a source of demand for SiC power semiconductors, as the power-conversion efficiency of their supply chains affects operating costs.
Compared with 6-inch wafers, switching to 8-inch SiC wafers increases the area on each wafer available for making dies.
英飛凌's 8-inch SiC wafer plant in Kulim, Malaysia, is planned to become the world's largest and most competitive SiC manufacturing base.
英飛凌 did not disclose the specific supply volume, value or duration of the agreement.
Betting big on Taiwan stocks hitting 50,000 by year-end! Kuo Che-jung's wager: if it falls short, he'll give away 5,000 fried chicken cutlets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kuo Che-jung predicts Taiwan stocks will surge to 50,000 by year-end and has wagered that he will give away 5,000 fried chicken cutlets if they do not.
Kaohsiung's Fengchao draws 200,000 visitors in 2 days! 200 market stalls generate NT$15 million in business as Indigenous culture boosts tourism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government Indigenous Affairs Commission held the seventh TAKAO Fengchao at Weiwuying Metropolitan Park on Oct. 17 and 18. The 2-day event drew more than 200,000 visitors, while market sales topped NT$15 million, successfully bringing culture and tourism together.
Facts
The Kaohsiung City Government Indigenous Affairs Commission held the seventh TAKAO Fengchao event on Oct. 17 and 18.
The 2-day event attracted more than 200,000 visitors.
More than 200 specialty market stalls at the event generated over NT$15 million in sales.
Kaohsiung is home to 17 Indigenous peoples, with a rich diversity of cultures.
The chair of the Kaohsiung Indigenous Affairs Commission is Abus.
The event was held at Weiwuying Metropolitan Park.
Lu Hsiu-yen to chair Chiang Wan-an's campaign headquarters! He predicts how “white camp votes” will move: the gap with Shen Po-yang will widen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, Chiang Wan-an has invited Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen to chair his campaign headquarters. Ho Ching-jung, an assistant professor at Tamkang University, said the move could help unite the blue and white camps, predicting that Taiwan People's Party voters will return to the fold and widen Chiang's lead over Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang.
Facts
Chiang Wan-an announced that Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen will chair his Taipei campaign headquarters.
Ho Ching-jung, an assistant professor at Tamkang University, said white camp votes could largely return to the fold after Lu Hsiu-yen, Chiang Wan-an and Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang appear together.
Ho Ching-jung predicted that the gap between Chiang Wan-an and Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang could widen further.
In TVBS's previous poll, among voters who supported independent candidate Huang Shan-shan, 53% said they would switch to Shen Po-yang and 39% to Chiang Wan-an.
Many Taiwan People's Party grassroots members believe the most favored pairing for 2028 is “Lu-Chang.”
The event brought together 7 of the university's University Social Responsibility projects and community partners.
Original東吳大學自2018年開始推動大學社會責任，目前進入第四期USR推動階段。
The “AI Family Harmony” project was developed through interdisciplinary collaboration between faculty and students in the Department of Data Science and the Department of Social Work to create an AI voice tool.
Trump resumes paused sanctions on Russia—but are energy concerns behind the move? Rubio reveals what has the White House most enraged
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In an interview with Breitbart News, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained the Trump administration's decision to pause sanctions on Russian diesel for 30 days, emphasizing that the move was based on the “America First” principle of protecting U.S. national interests. He also analyzed the stalemate in the Russia-Ukraine war in the Donetsk region and expressed U.S. frustration and displeasure over Ukraine's attacks on tankers carrying U.S. oil and Russia's strikes on civilians in Kyiv.
Facts
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump's decision to pause sanctions for 30 days, allowing more Russian diesel to enter the global market, was based on national interests that benefit the United States.
Rubio said the Russia-Ukraine war centers on Ukraine's Donetsk region, where Russia has occupied all but about 11% of the territory.
Rubio said some of the energy vessels attacked in the Black Sea were carrying oil belonging to U.S. companies, which has frustrated the United States.
Rubio said Ukraine's election issue is not the core reason the war is continuing and cannot fundamentally resolve the problems there.
Rubio said the United States is also dissatisfied with Russia, particularly over a ballistic missile strike that hit an apartment building in Kyiv and killed innocent civilians.
French protests spiral into nationwide unrest; interior minister's resignation rejected! Macron singles out “far-left violent extremists,” denouncing “anger and shame”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Nationwide unrest erupted in France, as Macron singled out the far left and rejected the interior minister's resignation. About 500,000 people initially protested rising prices, but the demonstrations later escalated into arson and looting. Public facilities were damaged in many areas, and authorities cracked down forcefully and arrested large numbers of protesters.
Facts
On Oct. 17, 2026, about 500,000 people took to the streets across France to protest.
French President Macron delivered a televised address on Oct. 18, 2026, blaming far-left rioters for the violence.
Interior Minister Nuñez submitted his resignation, but Macron rejected it.
The unrest led to about 2,400 arrests across France and left nearly 1,000 law enforcement officers injured.
The historic city hall in Limoges, a city in central France, was destroyed by arson during the protests.
Anti-fraud efforts step up! Taiwan's 3 major telecom operators and the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office sign cooperation agreement, linking district prosecutors' offices to establish real-time defenses and advance risk alerts
Since 2007, the 3 telecom operators have collectively blocked more than 120 million scam text messages.
Since beginning to block scam calls from overseas in 2023, the number of blocked calls has exceeded 35 million.
Telecom operators began offering logistics number-masking services in 2023, and more than 5,000萬 parcels have been delivered with personal information concealed.
Scams have evolved into complex schemes combining AI-generated images, voice impersonation and cross-border crime.
The signing ceremony was attended by 蔡明忠、林榮賜、林之晨、井琪 and 張斗輝, who signed jointly.
Who will prop up the market amid the correction in electronics stocks？陳唯泰 names「9 financial stocks」; this one has risen against the trend but remains below book value.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the correction in electronics stocks, analyst 陳唯泰 said financial stocks would play a supporting role and singled out 9 related stocks. One has risen against the trend, yet remains attractively valued.
The New Taiwan dollar has plunged for 7 straight sessions！Foreign-exchange gains are soaring, yet the exchange rate is moving the other way. Experts reveal the reason：This time, it is not the central bank.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Analyst 王伯達 explained why the New Taiwan dollar has depreciated for 7 straight sessions, saying that despite a strong economy, large amounts of capital remain overseas, putting downward pressure on the currency. To stabilize the exchange rate, the central bank has unusually sold U.S. dollars to curb the depreciation, reflecting major shifts in Taiwan's economic structure and capital flows.
Facts
The New Taiwan dollar closed at 32.445 per U.S. dollar in late trading, depreciating by 1.07角 and marking 7 straight sessions of losses.
Taiwan's current-account surplus in the second quarter of this year was US$584.9億, while private-sector financial-account net assets increased by US$537.9億.
蘇巧慧 unveils another campaign fundraising gift！Agricultural waste turned into「mountain-and-sea bookmarks」; a NT$2999 Taiwan wolf set is included.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
蘇巧慧, the DPP's 2026 New Taipei mayoral candidate, unveiled the「New Taipei Mountain-and-Sea Sustainability Bookmark」on the 19th as a campaign fundraising gift made from agricultural byproducts. A single donation of NT$2999 comes with a Taiwolf台灣狼 set, combining environmental sustainability with local industry特色.
Facts
蘇巧慧 unveiled a new「New Taipei Mountain-and-Sea Sustainability Bookmark」fundraising gift on the 19th.
The Mountain-and-Sea Sustainability Bookmark is made from Wugu bamboo shoot husks, Pinglin tea residue and Gongliao seaweed residue.
A single donation of at least NT$2999 comes with the full Taiwolf台灣狼 set and a random bookmark.
Supporters who previously donated NT$2999 do not need to place a new order to receive a bookmark.
蘇巧慧 is promoting two tourism policies,「New Crown Coast」and「Diamond Mountain City」.
義守大學's AI administrative revolution！The「Let Me Clock Out」team wins gold with smart tools that transform campus workflows.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
義守大學 held its 114 academic-year AI Innovation Application Competition for administrative staff. The「Let Me Clock Out」team from the Secretariat developed the「Yi Voice Connect」system to integrate the feedback process and won gold, demonstrating AI's effectiveness in improving administrative efficiency.
Facts
義守大學 held its 114 academic-year AI Innovation Application Competition for administrative staff.
The Secretariat's「Let Me Clock Out」team won gold with its「Yi Voice Connect」system.
蔡明智, director of the Human Resources Office, said AI applications are intended to free up administrative staff's time and manpower.
The Student Affairs Office's「Zero Budget。Start★Up」team won silver.
The Library and Information Services team「Qiqiao Pavilion」won bronze.
Development of the「Yi Voice Connect」system took about 兩 months.
Hsinchu baseball stadium makes a COMEBACK！The Bamboo Wind rises again！The 50th anniversary Taiwan-Japan-Korea series begins 11/1！Mayor 高虹安：Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean teams gather to usher in a new chapter for Hsinchu baseball.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the municipal baseball stadium and the completion of improvements, 新竹市政府 will hold a Taiwan-Japan-Korea series from November 1 to 3. Teams including the Tochigi Golden Braves and Sangmu Phoenix have been invited to compete, with 謝金燕 and 孝淵 set to perform. Mayor 高虹安 and star players promoted the event, which is free with tickets.
Facts
Improvements to Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium were completed in 115年9月, and a 50th anniversary series will be held from November 1 to 3.
The invited international teams include Japan's independent-league Tochigi Golden Braves and the KBO Futures League's Sangmu Phoenix from South Korea.
Mayor 高虹安 and Uni-Lions players 陳聖平、林泓弦 and 林培緯 kicked off the event and presented commemorative jerseys.
The opening event on November 1 will feature performances by 謝金燕 and Girls' Generation member 孝淵.
The Hsinchu City baseball team is led by former Brother Elephants manager 陳瑞振 and has 29 players.
The stadium improvement project passed Labosport's tests for artificial-turf evenness, impact force and ball bounce.
Tickets will be released in two phases：Hsinchu Pass holders can claim them on October 24, and the general public on October 26.
Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean tech stocks surge and retreat：Is there still money to be made by entering now？Nomura ETFs launch a「two-pronged」push to seize the opportunity.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
野村投信 will launch the Active Nomura Asia Technology ETF（00420A）and Nomura Korea Technology 30 ETF（009833）from November 3 to 6, responding to market volatility after gains in Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean tech stocks and seeking to capture growth opportunities in the AI supply chain.
Facts
野村投信 is launching two new ETFs：the Active Nomura Asia Technology ETF（00420A）and the Nomura Korea Technology 30 ETF（009833）.
The 2 ETFs will be offered from November 3 to 6.
The projected 2027 EPS growth rates for the Taiwan, Japan and South Korea information technology indices are 37%、41% and 42%, respectively.
The Active Nomura Asia Technology ETF（00420A）is managed by 野村投信, with 日本野村資產管理 serving as investment adviser.
The Nomura Korea Technology 30 ETF（009833）tracks the NYSE TIP Korea Technology 30 Index and applies screening criteria including R&D expenses of at least 2% of revenue.
Development boosts converge on Tainan's secondary city center！Railway undergrounding, a green boulevard and commercial districts take turns driving growth. East District homes in the 4-to-5 range and boundary-area properties in the 3 range become investment hotspots.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The first phase of railway undergrounding at Tainan's new station opened on October 17, launching an urban reconnection project. With a green boulevard, public urban renewal and major commercial facilities moving in, development of the South Tainan secondary city center is taking shape, drawing increased attention to the housing market.
Facts
The first phase of railway undergrounding at the new Tainan station officially opened on October 17.
The South Tainan Railway green boulevard is planned to be 30 meters wide.
Original好市多台南第二家分店預計2028年開幕。
The「Yansen」development, a landmark project near Barclay Memorial Park, is priced at about NT$42萬 to NT$47萬 per ping.
桃園市政府觀光旅遊局 is presenting the「2026 Daxi Dried Tofu Tourism Festival」from October 20 to December 31, 2026.
The event features three themed tours, with a 600元 per-person subsidy for participants on designated itineraries.
The stamp-collecting activity has six themes. Collect 3 stamps to redeem a limited-edition gift, or collect 4 stamps and register online to enter a prize draw.
The「Daxi Dried Tofu・A Hundred Culinary Journeys」event will take place on November 14, with local food and beverage businesses creating 十 creative dishes.
Registration for a day tour paired with the tofu banquet is expected to open on November 1.
National gold-medal chef 張和錦 has been invited to present creative dishes in a live demonstration.
Spending big on computing power：Who will profit in the end？A hedge fund CIO warns in an article about the challenges of AI profitability.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
One River資產管理 Chief Investment Officer Eric Peters spoke with investor Sparks, noting that expanding AI demand does not guarantee long-term profitability for model developers. Rising financing costs are putting pressure on funding for AI infrastructure, and companies that make effective use of AI may ultimately benefit.
Facts
As financing costs rise, the AI infrastructure boom may face a funding test.
The biggest beneficiaries in the end may not be companies producing AI services, but businesses that make use of them.
As major investment cycles enter their later stages, financial transactions often become more complex and risks harder to identify.
After AI companies invest massive amounts of capital in computing power, will they build businesses with pricing power, or become trapped in capital-intensive competition with limited profits？
The process of turning electricity and computing resources into tokens may be more akin to a utility than a high-margin business capable of sustaining a long-term monopoly.
〈U.S. Premarket〉Buyers step in as AI stocks rebound from steep losses! Chip giants rally, Nasdaq opens higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks rose Monday, fueled by a rebound in AI chip stocks, with the Nasdaq up 1.0%. Earnings season kicks off this week, and 摩根士丹利 sees the pullback as a buying opportunity, while turmoil in France weighed on European stocks.
Facts
摩根士丹利 strategist Wilson advised investors to be prepared to view market pullbacks as opportunities to increase exposure to risk assets.
AI cloud provider CoreWeave rose more than 6% premarket, after plunging 25% the previous week.
英特爾 shares rose nearly 4% premarket after 摩根大通 upgraded its rating from “Underweight” to “Neutral.”
亞馬遜 shares rose more than 1% premarket after 摩根士丹利 named it a top pick and raised its price target.
French prime minister urges local authorities to impose curfews as needed to protect businesses from looting by vandals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
French Prime Minister Lecornu on the 19th called on local authorities to impose curfews as needed and said the government was considering declaring a state of emergency in response to recent violent protests in several areas. Marseille has already banned gatherings during certain hours, and the government will launch legal proceedings to hold those responsible to account.
Facts
French Prime Minister Lecornu called on local authorities to impose curfews as needed to protect businesses from looting by vandals.
Lecornu said a state of emergency could be declared if necessary.
Earlier on the 19th, local authorities in France announced a ban on all public gatherings and demonstrations in Marseille, the country's second-largest city, from 12:00 to 20:00 that day.
After a meeting on interagency crisis response, Lecornu said the government would launch large-scale legal proceedings that day to hold those involved in recent violent incidents accountable.
Demonstrations and protests took place in several parts of France on the 17th, with violence reported in some areas.
French President Macron delivered a televised address on the evening of the 18th, condemning violence during the protests.
Is AI too costly? 輝達 invests in startup, says it can help clients cut computing costs by 67%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Israeli startup doubleAI, backed by 輝達 and 戴爾, will launch Maxwell, its first “code execution model,” which uses mathematical methods to verify code and automatically improve software execution efficiency. The company has helped early customers save 67% on computing costs and purchased 1,000 輝達 B300 chips to secure computing capacity. It is targeting rising GPU and CPU costs and plans to expand availability later this month.
Facts
doubleAI will launch Maxwell, its first “code execution model,” to help businesses reduce computing costs.
doubleAI has helped an early customer save 67% on computing costs.
doubleAI has raised a total of $220 million and is led by Mobileye co-founder Amnon Shashua.
The hourly rental price of 輝達 H100 computing capacity rose 60% over the past year.
doubleAI has spent about half of its funding on purchasing 1,000 輝達 B300 chips.
After adopting Maxwell, AI company LTX doubled its inference speed and cut GPU usage time in half.
振生半導體 to mass-produce 22-nanometer quantum-secure chip by year-end, targeting post-quantum cybersecurity market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
振生半導體 announced that its first JPUF+PQC 22-nanometer security chip will enter mass production by year-end, marking the shift of Taiwan's post-quantum cybersecurity sector into industrial deployment. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and 振生半導體 jointly held a forum to connect industry, academia and research across the value chain and strengthen foundational hardware security in the AI era.
Facts
振生半導體's first 22-nanometer security chip combining a physical unclonable function (JPUF) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) will enter mass production by year-end.
The security chip uses a physical unclonable function to establish a chip-level hardware root of trust and defend against quantum attacks.
The “2026 Quantum Computing and Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Forum” was jointly organized by 陽明交通大學 and 振生半導體.
振生半導體 was founded in 2022 and was selected for U.S. Silicon Valley semiconductor accelerator Silicon Catalyst.
伊諾瓦科技 Chairman Wan Shu-ning said the company would deepen its technical collaboration with 振生半導體 to advance the deployment of post-quantum cybersecurity in industrial applications and national standards.
〈Earnings Preview〉Netflix's third-quarter revenue forecast to rise 11.8%, potentially the slowest growth for the period in three years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Netflix is set to report third-quarter earnings, with revenue growth forecast to hit a three-year low. As viewing time declines and churn increases, the company is cutting jobs and replacing its content chief, while aggressively developing live programming and advertising to sustain growth.
Facts
Netflix's third-quarter revenue is forecast to rise 11.8% year over year to $12.87 billion, the slowest growth for the period in three years.
Netflix members watched an average of 49 hours per month in the first half of this year, down about 26% from the first half of 2023.
Netflix recently cut about 6% of its workforce, reflecting the streaming industry's shift toward profitability.
Bela Bajaria, who led Netflix's content operations for years, is leaving and will be succeeded by former 迪士尼 executive Reese.
Netflix recently secured the rights to broadcast the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra.
Viewing hours on YouTube, the largest streaming platform in the United States, are close to twice those of Netflix.
台玻's T-glass certified, high-end fiberglass cloth shipments continue; analysts give the stock a thumbs-up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
台玻's T-glass has been certified by domestic and international companies. September revenue rose 8.1% month over month and 34.1% year over year, and analysts rated the stock “Buy.” The company will invest 2 billion yuan this year to expand production lines, increasing its high-end fiberglass cloth lines from 4 to 12. The supply shortage is expected to persist through 2027.
Facts
台玻's T-glass has been certified by domestic and international companies
台玻's September revenue rose 8.1% month over month and 34.1% year over year
台玻's consolidated revenue for the first 9 months of 2026 rose 18.6% year over year
台玻 continues to invest 2 billion yuan this year to expand production lines
台玻 is expanding its high-end fiberglass cloth production lines from 4 to 12
Analysts rate 台玻 “Buy”
台玻 holds about 40% of the high-end fiberglass cloth market
Japanese manufacturer Nittobo says current capacity expansion cannot keep up with T-glass demand
Science education train sets off on Taiwan tour; 國科會 says nurturing young researchers is even more important in the AI era
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
國科會 and Taiwan Railways have launched the “2026 Taiwan Science Education Train,” which departed Taipei Station on the 19th for a 6-day trip around Taiwan. Through hands-on experiences in frontier fields such as semiconductors and space, the program aims to spark young people's curiosity. It also emphasizes the need to uphold human autonomy in the AI era to nurture young researchers.
Facts
The “2026 Taiwan Science Education Train” departed Taipei Station on the 19th for a 6-day science tour around Taiwan.
國科會 Minister Wu Cheng-wen said that human autonomy is a key principle in the AI Basic Act promoted by 國科會 and 數發部.
This year's science education train is themed “Open the doors, and the future unfolds,” with 8 themed carriages designed as “mobile laboratories.”
The science train's program spans fields including marine technology, space exploration, earthquake safety, green sustainability, smart healthcare, communications technology, advanced materials and food science.
Companies mentioned：國科會、數發部、台鐵公司、台灣默克集團、友達永續基金會、瑞健醫療、上銀公司、國研院海洋科技研究中心、國家地震工程研究中心、國家太空中心、世界先進積體電路公司、Tokyo Electron Taiwan、財育秀教育基金會
How to solve America's $40 trillion debt crisis? Musk says only “AI and robots” can do it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Musk said resolving America's $40.39 trillion debt crisis requires boosting productivity through AI and robots. His experience at DOGE convinced him how difficult it is to cut the deficit, prompting him to turn to technological revolution. 特斯拉 has announced it is going all-in on mass production of Optimus and Cybercab.
Facts
Musk believes the only way to resolve America's $40.39 trillion national debt crisis is through productivity gains from AI and robots.
Musk led the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) early in Trump's second term.
特斯拉 has discontinued some high-end models and is going all-in on mass production of the humanoid robot Optimus and Cybercab.
Sen. Bernie Sanders accused Musk of pouring more than $300 million in political funding into the Republican Party ahead of the midterm elections.
Musk hit back at critics, calling them “takers” who want to profit from “makers.”
中保 subsidiary 國雲智慧停車 makes Korean debut with AI “smart parking management data center”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
中保科技 Group subsidiary 國雲智慧停車 unveiled its “Smart Parking Management Data Center” at the 2026 ITS World Congress in Gangneung, South Korea. The system integrates hardware, software and AI, and has been deployed in Taichung to improve governance efficiency and promote low-carbon sustainability.
Facts
國雲智慧停車, a subsidiary of 中保科技 (9917-TW), unveiled its “Smart Parking Management Data Center” at the 2026 Gangneung ITS World Congress in South Korea.
國雲智慧停車 has focused on on-street parking management in Taiwan for nearly 20 years and unveiled the data center for the first time in 2026.
The data center’s key advantages lie in the extensive integration and upgrading of hardware and software, with a back-end smart management center and AI computing software platform deployed across existing hardware.
Chen Yen-po, deputy minister of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, visited the ITS World Congress in Gangneung, South Korea.
中保科技’s current “Smart Parking Management Data Center” was first deployed in Taichung.
By enabling paperless ticketing and smart vehicle-finding guidance, the system can significantly reduce carbon emissions from vehicles circling in search of parking.
HSBC, sole global bookrunner, helps 華碩 complete its first $2 billion overseas syndicated loan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
滙豐銀行 helped 華碩 complete its first $2 billion overseas syndicated loan, enhancing its financial flexibility to support the expansion of its AI business.
宜進 buys 940 lots of 廣達 shares over nearly 3 months at an average of NT$320.4 per share
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
宜進 and its subsidiary 億東 recently bought 940 lots of 廣達 shares for a total of about NT$301 million, at an average price of NT$320.4 per share, to optimize the use of funds.
Facts
宜進 and its subsidiary 億東 acquired 940 lots of 廣達 shares from July 17 to Oct. 19.
The transaction totaled about NT$301 million, at an average price of about NT$320.4 per share.
宜進 bought 500 lots at an average price of about NT$320.32 per share.
億東 bought 440 lots at an average price of about NT$320.46 per share.
宜進 and its subsidiaries now hold a combined 460 lots of 廣達 shares, with an investment of about NT$149 million.
宜進 and 億東 previously sold a combined 1,233 lots of 廣達 shares, generating a gain of about NT$16.768 million.
TLC-KY succeeds in Phase III trial of long-acting painkiller, aims for U.S. launch by late next year or early the following year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
TLC-KY announced the success of its TLC590 Phase III trial and plans to apply to the FDA for marketing approval in the first half of next year, targeting the U.S. market.
Facts
TLC-KY announced preliminary results from a Phase III trial of its long-acting postoperative painkiller TLC590 for bunion surgery, saying the drug successfully met the primary efficacy endpoint.
Compared with a placebo, TLC590 significantly reduced pain within 72 hours after surgery and lowered opioid painkiller use.
TLC590 showed statistically significant advantages on two secondary efficacy endpoints: pain relief and the amount of opioid painkillers used.
TLC-KY expects to file a new drug application (NDA) with the U.S. FDA in the first half of next year.
Exparel’s full-year 2025 net product sales were about $575 million.
Viatris Inc. announced it will acquire Pacira BioSciences, Inc. for an equity value of about $1.65 billion.
Companies mentioned：TLC-KY、Pacira BioSciences, Inc.、Viatris Inc.
野村 launches its first actively managed Korea equity ETF and Asia umbrella fund, opening subscriptions on 11/3 to capture the golden age for Taiwan, Japan and South Korea AI stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
野村投信 announced on Nov. 19 the launch of two new ETFs: the actively managed Nomura Asia Technology ETF (00420A) and the Nomura Korea Technology 30 ETF (009833). Subscriptions are planned for Nov. 3 to 6, aiming to capture investment opportunities as the AI supply chain expands across Asia.
Facts
野村投信 announced the launch of the actively managed Nomura Asia Technology ETF (00420A) and the Nomura Korea Technology 30 ETF (009833).
The subscription period for the two ETFs is Nov. 3 to 6.
The projected 2027 earnings-per-share (EPS) growth rates for information technology indexes in Taiwan, Japan and South Korea are 37%, 41% and 42%, respectively.
The Nomura Korea Technology 30 ETF (009833) tracks the NYSE TIP Korea Technology 30 Index.
The Nomura Korea Technology 30 ETF (009833) requires companies to spend at least 2% of revenue on research and development.
The Nomura Korea Technology 30 ETF (009833) excludes stocks in the bottom 10% for price momentum.
The United States accounts for more than seven-tenths of the MSCI World Information Technology Index, while Taiwan, Japan and South Korea together account for less than two-tenths.
Violent protests and fiscal crisis converge as French government bonds fall and the France-Germany yield spread widens
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
French bond prices fell following weekend violence and unrest, widening the France-Germany spread to 146 basis points and bringing it close to the debt-crisis warning threshold. The government faces massive debt and budget deficits and is struggling to pass a deficit-reduction budget in a divided parliament. 穆迪 is set to review France’s rating, and markets expect a downgrade.
Facts
French government bonds underperformed their European peers, with the yield spread over 10-year German government bonds widening 8 basis points to 146 basis points.
France’s CAC 40 index fell 1.2%, while the euro briefly dropped 0.5% to $1.1183.
France’s parliament is debating a 2027 budget bill that includes 43 billion euros in deficit-reduction measures.
The France-Germany spread is nearing the eurozone debt-crisis warning zone of 150 basis points.
穆迪 is set to review France’s sovereign credit rating, and markets widely see a downgrade as highly likely.
2 stocks to be placed under trading restrictions from tomorrow through 10/27; 5 stocks, including 華新科 and 聯茂, set to exit restrictions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Taiwan Stock Exchange and Taipei Exchange announced on Oct. 19 that 大量 and 應廣 would be placed under trading restrictions through Oct. 27. Meanwhile, five stocks, including 華新科, are set to have their restrictions lifted.
Facts
The Taiwan Stock Exchange and Taipei Exchange announced that 大量 (3167-TW) and 應廣 (6716-TW) would be placed under trading restrictions.
Restricted stocks are matched once every 2 minutes.
大量 was placed under trading restrictions because its price-to-earnings ratio was 69.35 and its price-to-book ratio was more than four times that of its industry peers.
應廣 was placed under trading restrictions after its cumulative decline over the past 6 days reached 40.53%.
5 stocks, including 華新科 and 聯茂, are set to have their trading restrictions lifted.
This is just the beginning! Musk makes major announcement: He will give SpaceX shares to children across the U.S. next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Musk announced that he will give SpaceX shares worth about $10.5 billion to children across the U.S. next year. The move follows the example of Michael Dell, founder of 戴爾科技, who donated to children’s investment accounts, and aims to offer children hope and an opportunity to save for the future.
Facts
Musk announced that he will give one SpaceX share to every child in the United States next year.
Based on SpaceX’s closing price of $146.03 per share last Friday, the total value of the giveaway would reach $10.5 billion.
SpaceX listed on 那斯達克 in June this year, with its intraday high reaching $225.64.
Musk currently owns about 4.8 billion SpaceX shares, representing a 48.4% beneficial stake in the company.
戴爾科技 founder Michael Dell and his wife pledged to donate $6.25 billion to “Trump Accounts.”
Dell’s donation criteria cover ZIP code areas where median household income is below $150,000.
SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell pledged to donate 2 million SpaceX shares.
〈Taiwan dollar〉Hot-money outflows continue; currency plunges 1.07 jiao to close at 32.445
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stock market volatility and continued foreign investor outflows battered both Taiwan stocks and the currency. The Taiex closed down 289.18 points, while the New Taiwan dollar plunged 1.07 jiao to 32.445. The central bank intervened to stabilize the foreign exchange market.
Facts
The Taiex in Taipei’s financial market closed down 289.18 points on the 19th at 46822.08.
Original三大法人今日合計賣超台股899.54億元。
Original外資及陸資單日賣超767.43億元，寫下連續9個交易日賣超紀錄。
The New Taiwan dollar closed down 1.07 jiao against the U.S. dollar at 32.445.
Combined trading on the 2 foreign exchange markets surged to $3.853 billion.
Investment trusts bucked the trend with net purchases of NT$23.051 billion, showing a strong willingness to support the market.
The 24 days SNS changed nightlife recruitment—株式会社キングプロテア unveils its latest 2026 success story, achieving 52 additional LINE registrations and 35 applications
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社キングプロテア ran an SNS recruitment campaign at its concept café for 24 days, from August 24 to September 16, 2026, gaining 52 LINE registrations and 35 applications. Based on these results, the company will begin full-scale offering of an SNS support service specializing in the nightlife industry on October 17, 2026.
[群馬クレインサンダーズ: Game Results] Oct. 19 (Mon.) vs 宇都宮ブレックス Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2026-27 B.LEAGUE PREMIER league game
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A recap of the game in which 群馬クレインサンダーズ lost to 宇都宮ブレックス. Head Coach Kyle Milling cited second-half mistakes and offensive rebounds as reasons for the loss, praised the play of Asano and Hosokawa, and pointed out areas for improvement.
If your voice could reach them just one more time… A post-disaster story connected by a “miracle phone call”: Stage play 「そよ風のグレイフォン」 returns to Tsukiji Hongwanji from November 5!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
劇団未成年 will stage 「そよ風のグレイフォン」 again at Tsukiji Hongwanji Buddhist Hall from November 5 to 8, 2026. Ryota Mizushima is writer, scriptwriter, director and star, while Norihisa Itō serves as executive producer and producer.
株式会社NovAccel to build global supply hub for Ac-225, a next-generation cancer-treatment drug ingredient, in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社NovAccel will begin building a production facility for Ac-225 in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, using its independently developed superconducting electron accelerator, after being selected for a subsidy from 経済産業省.
[COCOMEISTER] New Dulles bag launches in the 「ナチュラルNUMEシリーズ」, a collection that carries on Japanese culture!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ココマイスター株式会社 launched a Dulles bag made from domestically produced vegetable-tanned leather on October 19, 2026, as part of its 「ナチュラルNUMEシリーズ」 collection, which carries on Japanese culture.
300 Tid members invited on a first-come, first-served basis to Bybe物語’s 1st solo concert
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一般社団法人Ｔリーグ announced that 300 Tid members will be admitted free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis to the idol group Bybe物語’s 1st solo concert, 『i miss you〜ここから会いにいくよ〜』.
SK本舗 opens preorders for xTool O1 Omni Printer, offering 3 models in 8 configurations
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
SK本舗, a 3D printer specialty store operated by フェリデンシア・キャピタル株式会社, began accepting preorders for the xTool O1 Omni Printer on October 19, 2026. It offers 3 models—Single UV, Dual UV and DT+UV—in 8 configurations, with delivery scheduled from April 2027 onward.
malna株式会社 has joined Anthropic社’s partner program, the “Claude Partner Network,” and will support businesses with the planning, development and training needed to adopt Claude, led by staff who hold Claude certifications.
Latest episode of NoBorder, the taboo-breaking terrestrial TV new media outlet, released: No. 69
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株式会社NoBorder released the latest episode, No. 69, of its new media outlet NoBorder on October 17. The episode discussed allegations surrounding 5 former prime ministers—Shinzo Abe, Kakuei Tanaka, Ryutaro Hashimoto, Keizo Obuchi and Noboru Takeshita—including deaths from illness, assassination theories and political downfall, as well as U.S. influence on postwar Japanese politics.
PGYTECH launches “Zipod Travel Tripod,” a carbon tripod with a proprietary leg-lock mechanism
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株式会社セキド has begun selling PGYTECH’s Zipod Travel Tripod series of carbon tripods. The tripods feature the proprietary ZipLock system and T800 carbon fiber, and support a maximum load of 10kg.
一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX） recruiting secretariat staff for 5 roles supporting public-private collaboration — Positions available in hometown tax donations, local-government digital transformation, people connected to local communities, disaster prevention and secretariat operations. Applications accepted nationwide for fully remote work.
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一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX） is recruiting secretariat staff for 5 roles supporting public-private collaboration. Applications are open nationwide for fully remote work.
PGYTECH launches “Zipod Travel Tripod,” a carbon tripod with a proprietary leg-lock mechanism
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社セキド has begun selling PGYTECH’s Zipod Travel Tripod series of carbon tripods. Featuring the proprietary ZipLock system and T800 carbon fiber, the tripods support a maximum load of 10kg and weigh approximately 1.3kg. Prices range from 55,550 yen to 60,500 yen for kits, and a standalone tripod costs 44,550 yen.
TBS’s popular music show special event 『CDTV ライブ！ライブ！秋の大感謝祭2026』 to receive its first exclusive TV broadcast on TBSチャンネル1!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社TBSテレビ has announced that the special event for the music program 『CDTV ライブ！ライブ！秋の大感謝祭2026』, held at Tokyo Garden Theater in September 2026, will receive its first exclusive television broadcast on the CS channel TBSチャンネル1 on consecutive nights from November 21 to 23, 2026.
Dubai Research Institute surveys apartment rent indexes in 5 districts; trends differ between new and renewed contracts [September 2026]
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株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス surveyed apartment rent indexes in 5 Dubai districts in September 2026. A year-on-year comparison of new and renewed contracts found that the index for new contracts was lower than that for renewals in all 5 districts, while new-contract indexes fell and renewal indexes rose in 4 districts.
Facts
5 districts
September 2026
New contracts −11.65%
Renewals ＋10.78%
−7.34%
＋1.70%
−14.60%
＋1.89%
−12.02%
＋0.78%
New contracts −9.64%
Renewals −0.11%
Capital: 187,200 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス、DRI Real Estate LLC、DRI Consultancy FZ-LLC
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