AI News 180m Report

2026-10-20 18:00–21:00 JST

291 received, 291 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 2 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 177 items from 4 sources; Japan, 114 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（114）

Orders are now being accepted for a set of 2 aurora pin-back buttons, a prism visual collection and photo-gray-style stickers from the anime “転生したらスライムだった件”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社アズメーカーは、アニメ『転生したらスライムだった件』の新商品（オーロラ缶バッジ2個セット、プリズムビジュアルコレクション、フォトグレイ風ステッカー）の受注を通販サイト「きゃらON！」にて開始した。

Facts

  • 1,430 yen
  • φ56 mm
  • 880 yen
  • 7 types in total
  • 70×130mm
  • 550 yen
  • 100×42.5mm
  • Approx. 5,000 types

Companies mentioned：株式会社アズメーカー、きゃらON！、講談社、転スラ製作委員会

Original Article page

Orders have opened for TV anime Yani Neko character rubber mats, mugs, thumbnail glitter sticker sets, Prism Visual Collections, trading hologram button badges, and clear files!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社アズメーカーは、通販サイト「きゃらON！」にてTVアニメ『ヤニねこ』の新商品（ラバーマット、マグカップ、ステッカーセット等）の受注を開始した。

Facts

  • 3,630 yen
  • 1,980 yen
  • 1,155 yen
  • 880 yen
  • ¥715
  • 550 yen
  • Approx. 5,000 types

Companies mentioned：株式会社アズメーカー、きゃらON！、にゃんにゃんファクトリー、講談社

Original Article page

Orders have opened for acrylic character stands, mugs, thumbnail glitter sticker sets, Prism Visual Collections, and more from the anime Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社アズメーカーは、アニメ「グロウアップショウ ～ひまわりのサーカス団～」の新商品（アクリルキャラスタンド、マグカップ、ステッカーセット、プリズムビジュアルコレクション、トレーディングホログラム缶バッジ）を通販サイト「きゃらON！」にて受注開始した。

Facts

  • 1,980 yen (tax included)
  • 1,870 yen (tax included)
  • 1,100 yen (tax included)
  • Set of 3
  • 880 yen (tax included)
  • 10 types in total
  • 660 yen (tax included)
  • Approx. 5,000 types

Companies mentioned：株式会社アズメーカー、きゃらON！、キルクスコレクション協会、「グロウアップショウ」製作委員会

Original Article page

New merchandise featuring original illustrations themed around 'winter meetups' from the TV anime Tokyo Revengers will debut at AGF2026! Advance sales will be held at Chugai Mining's booth [Y-23]!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original中外鉱業株式会社は、2026年11月7日〜8日に開催される「アニメイトガールズフェスティバル 2026」にて、TVアニメ『東京リベンジャーズ』の冬をテーマにした描き下ろしイラストを使用した新作グッズを中外鉱業ブース[Y-23]で先行販売する。

Facts

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026–Sunday, November 8
  • 9:00～17:00
  • 3,000 yen (tax included)
  • 9 types in total
  • 2,200 yen (tax included)
  • 660 yen (tax included)
  • 5,940 yen (tax included)
  • 550 yen (tax included)
  • 9,900 yen (tax included)
  • 880 yen (tax included)
  • 7,920 yen (tax included)
  • 990 yen
  • 3,850 yen (tax included)
  • 2,970 yen (tax included)
  • ¥1,870 (tax included)
  • 1,320 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：中外鉱業株式会社、中外鉱業コンテンツ部、講談社、アニメ「東京リベンジャーズ」製作委員会

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'Gothic Is a Maiden of Magic ~Hurry Up and Make a Contract!~' launches its Halloween event, Maiden Chapter, today, Oct. 20 (Tue)! Familiars in sexy nun outfits make their debut!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社ケイブは、シューティングゲームアプリ『ゴシックは魔法乙女～さっさと契約しなさい！～』にて、10月20日よりハロウィンイベント「乙女編」を開始。シスター衣装の使い魔やガチャ、BGM設定機能記念キャンペーンも実施中。

Facts

  • Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
  • Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
  • Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
  • 5 maidens in nun outfits
  • A total of 15 attempts
  • To 1 person

Companies mentioned：株式会社ケイブ、CAVE Interactive CO., LTD.

Original Article page

'Seven Premium' oversized cookies get a refresh! All 6 varieties, offering crunchy and moist textures, go on sale sequentially starting Oct. 20 (Tue)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパンは、『セブンプレミアム』の大判クッキーシリーズを10月20日よりリニューアル発売する。全6品で、新フレーバー4品と定番2品のリニューアルが含まれる。価格は178円（税込192.24円）。

Facts

  • All 6 items
  • October 20 (Tue)
  • Price: 178 yen
  • 192.24 yen including tax

Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブン‐イレブン

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'The Tiger and Her Wings: Theatrical Edition & Spinoff Drama Script Collection' set for release on Dec. 15, 2026, to coincide with the theatrical release of The Tiger and Her Wings!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OriginalNHK出版は、2027年1月公開の劇場版「虎に翼」およびスピンオフドラマ「山田轟法律事務所」のシナリオを収載した『虎に翼 劇場版＆スピンオフドラマ シナリオ集』を2026年12月15日に発売すると発表した。また、関連3作品を網羅したパーフェクトブックも2027年1月7日に発売予定。

Facts

  • It will be released on Jan. 15, 2027 (Fri)
  • First broadcast date: Mar. 20, 2026 (Fri)
  • Reservations open Oct. 25 (Fri) at bookstores nationwide and online retail stores
  • 'The Tiger and Her Wings Perfect Book' is scheduled for release on Jan. 7, 2027
  • Born in 1987
  • List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
  • Page count: 232 pages

Companies mentioned：NHK出版、NHK

Original Article page

Kobunsha to launch 'Insights. by Kobunsha,' a podcast channel that turns reader insights from 4 women's media outlets into 'learning,' in fall 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社光文社は、4つの女性メディア『CLASSY.』『VERY』『STORY』『美ST』の読者インサイトを活用し、女性のライフステージに寄り添う「学び」を提供するポッドキャストチャンネル「Insights.（インサイツ）by Kobunsha」を2026年秋にローンチした。

Facts

  • 4 women’s media outlets
  • Founded in 1945

Companies mentioned：株式会社光文社、Kobunsha

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ABEMA original dating reality show 'Today, I Fell in Love: Suwon Edition' Episode 1: Viewers moved by the encouragement written on his back: 'This time, I'll go home smiling'; boys thrilled as their admired returning cast member appears: 'I really wanted you to come'

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ABEMA began airing Episode 1 of the latest installment in the 'Today, I Fell in Love' series, 'Suwon Edition,' on Oct. 19, 2026. Set in Suwon, South Korea, the dating reality show featured returning cast members Kei, Misaki, and Minori.

Facts

  • Oct. 19, 2026
  • 9 p.m.

Companies mentioned：ABEMA、株式会社AbemaTV、AbemaTV,Inc.

Original Article page

The week 2 theatergoer bonus for the film BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora has been revealed!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社ブシロードは、映画「BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora」の第2週（10月23日〜10月29日）入場者プレゼントとして、「フロムトーキョー描き下ろしイラストカード〈全3種〉」を配布することを発表した。

Facts

  • 3 types in total
  • Oct. 23 (Fri)–Oct. 29 (Thu)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、フロムトーキョー

Original Article page

Cypress's new-format restaurant, Tempura Bowl Specialty Restaurant Erubisu, to open its first location at イオンモール伊達 on Nov. 27, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社サイプレスは、2026年11月27日に福島県伊達市の「イオンモール伊達」に新業態「天丼専門店 ゑるびす」の1号店をオープンする。同モールには計5店舗が同時出店し、施設は約1,000席のフードコートを備える。

Facts

  • Nov. 27, 2026
  • No. 1 store
  • Approximately 170 specialty stores
  • Approximately 1,000 seats
  • Approximately 3,600 parking spaces
  • 5 locations in total
  • 42 seats
  • Capital: ¥45 million

Companies mentioned：株式会社サイプレス、サイプレス・ホールディングス株式会社、イオンモール伊達

Original Article page

Original令和8年度ソリマチ給料王年末調整セミナーの開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original経理高度化技術研究所有限会社が、令和8年度ソリマチ給料王を使用した年末調整セミナーをオンラインで開催する。

Facts

  • 7,700 yen (tax included)
  • Capacity: 30 people
  • November 26

Companies mentioned：経理高度化技術研究所有限会社、ソリマチ、Google Meet

Original Article page

Tools for Humanity joins Zoom ISV Exchange Program—bringing Proof of Human to Zoom's 200,000 business customers

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Tools for Humanity Corporation has joined the Zoom ISV Exchange Program and begun offering its deepfake countermeasure technology, World ID for Zoom, to Zoom business customers.

Facts

  • $12.3 billion in 2023
  • $40 billion by 2027
  • Even at a scale of 7 billion people

Companies mentioned：Tools for Humanity Corporation、TFH、Zoom、Deloitte社、Docusign、Okta、Vercel、Tinder、VanEck Funds、AWS

Original Article page

Original歯ぐきを開く歯周病の手術は50〜54歳、治療後の定期管理は70〜74歳で最も多い。札幌の歯科医院ユアーズデンタルクリニック院長・湯口晃弘が、歯周治療を受ける年齢をレセプトから分析。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original厚生労働省のNDBオープンデータ（2023年度）を用いた分析により、歯周病治療において歯ぐきを開く手術は50〜54歳で最多、再生手術は60〜64歳、定期管理は70〜74歳で最も多いことが明らかになった。

Facts

  • Surgery involving opening the gums is most common among people aged 50–54
  • Age group with the highest number of claims (fiscal 2023, nationwide)
  • Gingival flap surgery: ages 50–54, 12.5%
  • Guided tissue regeneration surgery (initial surgery): ages 60–64, 13.3%
  • Basic periodontal treatment: 75,450,023 procedures
  • Periodontal maintenance therapy (20 or more teeth): 22,163,759 procedures
  • Gingival flap surgery: 736,292 procedures
  • Guided tissue regeneration surgery (initial surgery): 1,729 procedures

Companies mentioned：厚生労働省、医療法人令徳会、ユアーズデンタルクリニック、国立保健医療科学院、石川県金沢市のなぎさ歯科クリニック、米国カリフォルニアのスタディグループ OSCSC、日本臨床歯周病学会、日本歯周病学会、EAO、5-D Japan、米国歯周病学会

Original Article page

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（92）

Sanchong neighborhood chief accused of graft after inviting relatives and friends on residents' outing; released on NT$100,000 bail

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A neighborhood chief surnamed Fan in New Taipei's Sanchong District is suspected of allowing relatives and friends who did not meet the qualifications to join a residents' outing. He is suspected of profiteering under the Anti-Corruption Act and other offenses; prosecutors set bail at NT$100,000.

Facts

  • Released on NT$100,000 bail
  • City government subsidy of about NT$1,200 per person
  • About 10 tour buses arranged
  • 20 people involved summoned to give statements

Companies mentioned：中央社、法務部調查局新北市調查處

Original Article page

Chinese Embassy warns of luring schemes targeting travelers to Thailand; Thai tourism minister says visitors are safe

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original中國駐泰大使館發布安全提醒，警告中國公民慎防高薪招聘及投資合作等誘騙陷阱；泰國觀光暨體育部長素拉薩表示單純觀光客安全無虞，但承認工作邀約入境有風險。泰國觀光局認為警示對一般觀光客影響有限，並指出中國赴泰旅客人數雖居各國之首，但全年700萬人次目標難以實現。

Facts

  • As of Oct. 17, about 4.14 million visitors from China had traveled to Thailand
  • Kittipong said the number of Chinese visitors increased 14% year over year
  • Attract 3 million Chinese visitors in the fourth quarter
  • Reach 7 million visits for the year
  • The number of Chinese visitors to Thailand fell 33.5% last year
  • Falling to 4.47 million visits

Companies mentioned：中央社、民族報、The Nation、曼谷郵報、Bangkok Post、香港南華早報、South China Morning Post、泰國觀光局、旅行社協會

Original Article page

Original高雄廠工地意外 台積電：相關工程自主停工

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original台積電高雄廠區工地發生工安意外，4名施工人員受傷送醫；台積電宣布相關工程自主停工，並配合調查事故原因。

Facts

  • 4 construction workers were injured
  • 2-nanometer process
  • Annual capacity will increase by more than 1 times

Companies mentioned：台積電、中央社

Original Article page

Typhoon Sepat approaches; maritime transport in Lienchiang County to change on the 21st

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original颱風薔琵逼近，連江縣政府宣布21日台馬、島際與小三通航班異動，部分船班停航或加開夜航。

Facts

  • 21st
  • The 20th
  • The 1st and 2nd sailings
  • The 3rd sailing
  • The 3rd and 4th sailings

Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、連江縣政府、連江縣政府交通旅遊局、台馬之星、新臺馬輪

Original Article page

Original聯茂：高階材料需求旺到2029年 布局中國泰國擴產

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original聯茂執行長蔡馨暳於TPCA Show表示，高階材料需求將持續旺至2028-2029年，公司已確立至2029年的產能擴建藍圖，總產能預計達910萬張/月，並在中国與泰國布局。同時指出玻纖布漲價潮難解，且PCB廠需克服PTFE複合結構加工挑戰以實現放量。

Facts

  • Will reach 5.7 million sheets by the end of this year
  • Increase to 6.3 million sheets by the end of 2027
  • Increase to 8.25 million sheets in 2028
  • Total monthly capacity will reach 9.1 million sheets in 2029
  • Capacity could then increase by another 800,000 sheets

Companies mentioned：聯茂、尖點科技

Original Article page

UK cites anti-terrorism law to detain and question Chinese citizens; China lodges representations and issues advisory

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original中國駐英國大使館發布緊急提醒，指出近日多起英國邊境執法人員引用反恐法長時間扣留、盤查中國公民並查扣電子設備，中方已提出交涉。

Facts

  • 2019 Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act
  • 1151020

Companies mentioned：中央社、央視新聞、人民日報、中國駐英國大使館、中國駐英使館

Original Article page

Scholars urge Taiwan to build an international narrative on cross-strait security and rally countries to safeguard peace

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A civil group held a seminar at the Legislative Yuan. Experts and scholars recommended that Taiwan draw lessons from Ukraine and establish a basic law on national resistance, while proactively building an international narrative on cross-strait security based on legal principles and interests to rally countries to jointly safeguard peace and stability.

Facts

  • The 3 components of threat visibility, capability frameworks and emotional reassurance
  • The 2 aspects of legal principles and substantive interests

Companies mentioned：中央社、法可夢法律推廣協會、民進黨、高雄科技大學、台北市立大學、國防大學、美日澳歐盟

Original Article page

Original28家金融機構使用中港資系統 金管會：內控已有規範

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original立委關切台灣28家金融機構使用中港資系統，金管會表示內控與自律已有規範，證券期貨業明定交易網路連線設備不得使用危害國安產品，保險業則強調中港資系統為內部使用且無外部存取。

Facts

  • 28 financial institutions

Companies mentioned：金管會、銀行公會、證交所、期交所、投信投顧公會、中央社

Original Article page

Lee Szechuan discusses construction waste, pledges help resolving disposal and transport difficulties

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Lee Szechuan, the Kuomintang's New Taipei mayoral candidate, received the support of the Environmental Protection Alliance's support group and pledged to help resolve difficulties in transporting and disposing of construction waste if elected. He also mentioned plans to extend the MRT Zhonghe-Guangfu Line and promote urban renewal.

Facts

  • Has worked in construction for 40 years
  • By Tsao Ya-yen, New Taipei, 20th
  • All of this relies on the assistance of 3 major associations
  • Visited and canvassed in 29 administrative districts of New Taipei City

Companies mentioned：中央社、新北市廢棄物清除處理商業同業公會、新北市營建混合物分類處理商業同業公會、新北市資源回收商業同業公會、新北環保大聯盟後援會

Original Article page

French 10-year bond yield surges to 4.94%; spread over German bonds hits 14-year high

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original法國10年期公債殖利率升至4.94%，與德國利差創14年新高，反映市場對法國財政赤字及債務擔憂，並等待穆迪評級結果。

Facts

  • 4.94%
  • 150 basis points
  • January 2012
  • The 23rd
  • 43 billion euros
  • 5%
  • 3%
  • 120%

Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、法新社、歐洲中央銀行、ECB、穆迪、Moody’s、歐盟

Original Article page

Lab fire at NTHU Chemistry Building; chemical reaction suspected, no injuries

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original國立清華大學化學館7樓實驗室疑因進行化學反應引發火警，燃燒物為氫化鋁鋰，火勢於晚間6時5分撲滅，無人受傷。

Facts

  • 17 vehicles dispatched
  • 48 firefighters
  • Laboratory on the 7th floor

Companies mentioned：國立清華大學、中央通訊社、新竹市消防局

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Original川普稱願與習近平普丁3方會談 中方未公開表態

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original川普表示願意參加與習近平及普丁的三方會談，中方未公開表態；華爾街日報報導中方官員擔心此舉會掩蓋其利用APEC展示區域角色的意圖。

Facts

  • 3-way talks
  • In Shenzhen in November
  • The 9th of this month

Companies mentioned：中央社、華爾街日報、路透社、日本共同社、史汀生研究中心

Original Article page

Shanghai office vacancy rate at 24.5%, highest among the world's 20 largest cities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original世邦魏理仕數據顯示，上海辦公室空置率達24.5%，居全球20大城市之首；外資撤資與中日關係惡化為主要因素，且空置問題已蔓延至重慶等內陸地區。

Facts

  • 24.5%
  • 20 cities
  • 17.9%
  • 5.1 percentage points
  • 3.8 percentage points
  • 0.7 percentage points
  • 2.6 percentage points
  • US$26.6 billion
  • 23%
  • 5 units
  • 60 ping
  • 20% vacancy rate

Companies mentioned：中央社、世邦魏理仕、CBRE、日經中文網、中國國家外匯管理局、財新網

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Asian Para Games women's table tennis C10: Lin Tzu-yu beats Tian Hsiao-wen to win gold for 2nd straight edition

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Lin Tzu-yu beat Tian Hsiao-wen in straight 3 games in the women's table tennis C10 final at the Nagoya Asian Para Games, winning gold for the 2nd consecutive edition. Tian won silver. It was Taiwan's delegation's 2nd gold medal at these Games.

Facts

  • 11-4, 11-7, 11-2
  • 2 athletes
  • 2nd gold medal

Original Article page

Original黃暐傑首度體驗台灣大賽 若先發登板會毫無保留地投

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original味全龍隊投手黃暐傑首度體驗台灣大賽，表示若獲機會先發登板將毫無保留地投。

Facts

  • 3 exhibition games
  • Pitched in 2 games
  • The first 2 games
  • Start Game 4

Companies mentioned：中央社、味全龍隊、中職

Original Article page

Protective forest in Houliao, Penghu, named to reflect local cultural memories

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original林業及自然保育署屏東分署舉辦澎湖第2908號土砂捍止保安林命名票選，最終由「後寮保安林」獲7成民眾支持脫穎而出，以深化保安林與在地文化連結。

Facts

  • No. 2908
  • Area of about 9.76 hectares
  • Designated in March of year 61 of the Republic of China
  • Original獲得7成民眾支持

Companies mentioned：中央社、林業保育署屏東分署、林業及自然保育署屏東分署

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Exempting seniors from health insurance premiums: NTU and 成大醫院企業工會 criticize vote-buying with public funds

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The blue-and-white camp's bill exempting seniors from health insurance premiums passed its third reading. NTU and 成大醫院企業工會 issued a joint statement opposing it, criticizing the move as vote-buying with public funds that will accelerate the depletion of medical resources and financial foundations.

Facts

  • Taiwanese aged 65 and older
  • Comprehensive income tax rate below 20%
  • Rising sharply from 5% to 83%
  • Adding nearly NT$40 billion in annual spending

Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、中央社、台大醫院企業工會、成大醫院企業工會、民眾黨

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New rules for domestic virtual asset transfers take effect; transfers over NT$30,000 must include date of birth and address

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The 金管會 amended anti-money laundering regulations, and a new Travel Rule took effect immediately for transfers on domestic virtual asset platforms. Transfers valued at more than NT$30,000 must include additional information such as date of birth and address; cross-border transfers are expected to be covered by the end of next year.

Facts

  • More than NT$30,000
  • 8 VSAP operators
  • A total of 11 VASP operators

Companies mentioned：金管會、中華民國虛擬通貨商業同業公會、FATF

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Xinshe Flower Festival opens on the 31st; 農業部 expects more than 4 million visits

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The 2026 Xinshe Flower Festival opens on Oct. 31 and runs through Nov. 22. 農業部 estimates it will attract more than 4 million visits.

Facts

  • More than 4 million visits
  • A total of 23 days
  • Spanning 12.5 hectares
  • More than 50 varieties of flowers
  • The event covers 39.5 hectares in total
  • Attracted 3.12 million visits in 112
  • In 113... reached 3.58 million
  • In 114... and 3.98 million visits

Companies mentioned：中央社、農業部、台中市政府、種苗改良繁殖場、水土保持署、林業及自然保育署

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Taiwan Global Investment Forum: Ministry secures about NT$666 billion in investment plans from 27 foreign companies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The 經濟部 held the 2026 Taiwan Global Investment Forum, securing investment plans worth about NT$666 billion from 27 foreign companies and signing letters of intent with 13 companies. Approved foreign investment reached US$19.23 billion in the first 9 months, and is expected to exceed US$20 billion for the year.

Facts

  • 27 companies
  • NT$666 billion
  • 13 companies
  • US$19.23 billion
  • 20 billion US dollars
  • 11%
  • 12%
  • 315.8%
  • NT$62.1 billion
  • 28.5%
  • NT$48.3 billion
  • 200 jobs
  • 50 businesses
  • 500 jobs
  • US$5 billion
  • $10 billion

Companies mentioned：經濟部、西松屋、巴斯夫、BASF、啟諾迪、Qnity、佳能、Canon、科林研發、Lam Research、Taboola、龍雲亞普恩、TAZMO、理盛精密科技、圓益石英、瑞環株式會社、愷瑞國際物流、休士頓太空人隊

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臻鼎: Upstream material shortage persists; optical module business to grow severalfold next year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The 臻鼎-KY chairman, Shen Qingfang, said the shortage of upstream materials has not eased, and costs for high-end products can be passed on to customers. Driven by the boom in AI applications, demand for servers and high-speed optical communications is strong, and the optical module business is expected to grow severalfold next year.

Facts

  • 2026 Taiwan International Circuit Board Exhibition
  • Original今年5月試產
  • Reached break-even in July
  • Expected to begin operations in the first quarter of next year
  • All 3 new production plants are expected to begin operations in succession next year
  • Capacity is expected to be fully utilized by the end of next year
  • Signed another agreement in Shenzhen this September
  • Plans to build 4 plants
  • Expected to begin production in 2028
  • 800G and 1.6T optical modules
  • HDI revenue will surpass that of flexible printed circuits in 2028
  • The group's flexible printed circuit share of revenue by 2030
  • Will fall below 30%

Companies mentioned：臻鼎-KY、臻鼎

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Disagreeing with party-backed candidate, 民進黨 chair of Hualien's Xiulin Township council of representatives quits party

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Luo Yanling, chair of the Xiulin Township Council of Representatives in Hualien County and a member of 民進黨, announced she was leaving the party and joining 國民黨 because she disagreed with the candidate backed by the county party branch.

Facts

  • Joined 民進黨 in 2002
  • Paid NT$10,000 in party dues

Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、中央社

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Proposal to give certified preschool educators teacher-level pay sparks controversy; union urges end to status divisions

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

教育部 plans to amend regulations to give certified public preschool educators pay equivalent to teachers, sparking heated online debate. 全國幼教產業工會 urged an end to divisions based on status, saying the issue should be assessed in terms of actual job responsibilities and professional qualifications.

Facts

  • Originally NT$41,420
  • Proposed increase to NT$48,800, matching teacher pay
  • The proposal is open for public comment for 14 days
  • In line with 行政院's 116 annual plan to raise pay for military personnel, civil servants and public school employees

Companies mentioned：教育部、行政院、全國幼教產業工會、全幼產、中央社

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Patients consult AI before seeing doctors; health association promotes health literacy for all

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The 立法院厚生會 established a committee to promote health literacy for all, responding to the tendency for people to consult AI before seeking medical care but struggle to tell whether the answers are accurate. 衛福部 and 數位部 are working together to take down AI face-swapped videos of fake doctors. Experts urged the public to improve their AI and health literacy to guard against misinformation.

Facts

  • Original3成20歲以上民眾健康識能不足或有限
  • (Editor: Su Longqi) 1151020

Companies mentioned：中央社、衛生福利部、立法院厚生會、台灣病友聯盟、台大醫院、國泰醫院、台灣事實查核教育基金會、數位部、Cofacts、MyGopen

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Yilan prosecutors direct investigations into 15 election-related cases; Supreme Prosecutors Office praises results

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The 宜蘭地檢署 held a regional election investigation seminar. Prosecutor General Wang Bo-dun said he had directed investigations into 15 election-related cases, while the acting Prosecutor General of the 最高檢察署, Hsu Hsi-hsiang, praised the results of interagency cooperation.

Facts

  • 15 cases
  • 67 locations
  • 157 people
  • 1 person
  • 21 people

Companies mentioned：中央社、宜蘭地檢署、最高檢察署、法務部、台灣高等檢察署

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Brokered jobs for undocumented migrant workers as caregivers for 7 years, making more than NT$40 million; ringleader indicted, 3-year sentence sought

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

New Taipei prosecutors and the National Immigration Agency uncovered a scheme in which Lin Wei-liang and others illegally brokered jobs for migrant workers who had gone missing from their employers as caregivers for 7 years, collecting more than NT$40.69 million from employers. Three suspects were indicted, with prosecutors seeking 3-year sentences.

Facts

  • More than NT$40.69 million
  • Prosecutors seek a 3-year sentence
  • Original扣得現金46萬1000元
  • Monthly fees ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$50,000
  • Paid the missing migrant workers wages of only NT$1,000
  • Maximum statutory fine of NT$1.2 million

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Reviving Puyuma culture through woodcarving; Haku wins National Craft Achievement Award

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Haku (哈古; Chen Wensheng), a Puyuma woodcarving artist from Taitung County, has devoted more than 40 years to creating works that combine cultural traditions with a distinctive personal style. He has also worked to pass on the craft and preserve and revive tribal culture. He received the 2026 National Craft Achievement Award, becoming the first Indigenous craft artist to receive the honor.

Facts

  • More than 40 years of creative work
  • 2026 National Craft Achievement Award
  • This year's 20th edition
  • A total of 25 veteran craft practitioners
  • 9 review committee members
  • Born in 1943
  • 69th-generation chieftain
  • Began creating woodcarvings in 1985
  • Established 哈古木雕工作室 in Taitung City in 1994
  • Further established 建和木雕藝術村 in 1998

Companies mentioned：中央社、國立台灣工藝研究發展中心、工藝中心、哈古木雕工作室、建和木雕藝術村

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韓聯社: Online rumors claim Kim Jong Un died of a brain hemorrhage; South Korean officials say they know nothing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

韓聯社 reported that rumors were circulating on overseas social media that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had died of a brain hemorrhage. South Korean officials said they had no information to corroborate the claims; North Korean state media reported that Kim and his daughter visited an exhibition.

Facts

  • (中央社, Seoul, 20, compiled from foreign media reports)
  • (Translated by Yang Zhaoyan) 1151020

Companies mentioned：韓聯社、中央社、太陽報、紐約郵報、經濟時報、中國民主黨

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In response to China’s expansion, Philippine scholar says Taiwan Strait situation is closely tied to Philippine interests

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Philippine scholar Dicas-Castro said at an international symposium hosted by 陸委會 that the Taiwan Strait situation is closely related to the Philippines’ security interests, as many Filipinos work in Taiwan. He stressed that China’s expansionist actions in the South China Sea are aggressive and that the Philippines needs to work with its U.S. ally and regional partners to respond.

Facts

  • Taipei, 20th
  • 1151020

Companies mentioned：中央社、大陸委員會、陸委會、遠東香格里拉飯店、菲律賓德拉薩大學

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Typhoon Shampi’s impact: Shen Boyang says Taipei campaign motorcade event in Ganghu postponed

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original受颱風薔琵逼近影響，民進黨台北市長參選人沈伯洋宣布原訂25日在內湖、南港區大湖公園舉辦的「車掃、市政開講」活動延期，後續時間另行公告。

Facts

  • Originally scheduled for the 25th
  • 1151020

Companies mentioned：中央社、民進黨

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Golden Bell Drama Best Actor nominee Chen Ze-yao says it feels like drinking an energy drink

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The drama “The Prison Men: A Life Behind Bars” received 11 Golden Bell Award nominations. Lead actor and producer Yang You-ning and actor Chen Ze-yao shared their excitement and behind-the-scenes stories.

Facts

  • 11 major awards
  • 1151020

Companies mentioned：中央社

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Original台積電高雄廠工安事故釀4傷 2人OHCA、2人輕重傷

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original台積電高雄楠梓F22廠區發生工安事故，4名外包商作業人員墜落，造成2人OHCA、1人重傷、1人輕傷，南科管理局已派員勞檢並協助家屬。

Facts

  • 2 people in OHCA
  • 1 seriously injured
  • 1 person with minor injuries
  • 4 male injured people
  • 10 fire engines dispatched
  • 22 people went

Companies mentioned：台積電、南部科學園區管理局、高雄市政府消防局、高雄市政府警察局楠梓分局

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President Lai: The city on the hill must be impregnable; continue investing in defense to protect democracy

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Overseas Community Affairs Council meeting, President Lai said Taiwan must continue investing in defense to build the island into a “city on the hill,” protect democratic values and prevent communist infiltration. He also mentioned social welfare policies, including having the nation help raise children aged 0 to 6, free tuition at senior high and vocational schools, and a monthly growth allowance of 5000 yuan for people aged 0 to 18 starting next January.

Facts

  • Have the nation help raise children aged 0 to 6
  • People aged 0 to 18 can each receive a monthly growth allowance of 5000 yuan
  • Nearly 180 overseas affairs committee members and overseas representatives from around the world invited to return home and offer advice

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Public Art Awards ceremony: Plant Meta Garden wins the Jury Special Award

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original文化部舉辦第10屆公共藝術獎頒獎典禮，台北植物園溫室新建工程公共藝術「植物元Meta Garden」獲評審特別獎。文化部政務次長李靜慧強調公共藝術應超越形式，與環境、教育及公眾生活產生連結，並承諾持續檢討改革制度。

Facts

  • Original每2年辦理1次的公共藝術獎
  • Public art has been developing for more than 30 years
  • The 10th Public Art Awards

Companies mentioned：文化部、中央社、台北市開放空間文教基金會

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Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin detained on corruption allegations; campaign headquarters to open Nov. 8

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin has been detained and held incommunicado over alleged vote-buying and corruption, but his campaign activities for a council seat have continued. His campaign headquarters is confirmed to open on Nov. 8. If prosecutors obtain approval for another extension before his detention period expires in November, Hsieh may be unable to attend the councilor’s swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 25, potentially affecting his eligibility to run for council speaker.

Facts

  • NT$1 million
  • Sept. 17
  • Dec. 25
  • November

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Anti-Chinese business banners appear on streets in Honduras; authorities investigate residency violations and unfair competition

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Banners targeting Chinese businesses have appeared on streets in the Honduran capital, and authorities are investigating residency violations and unfair competition. Immigration officials visited 54 Chinese businesses and 1 construction site, finding multiple violations. The city government has also launched an investigation into 70 Chinese-funded businesses, about 68% to 70% of which are operating out of compliance.

Facts

  • 41 Chinese nationals summoned or referred for review
  • Visited 54 Chinese businesses in Comayaguela
  • Questioned 86 Chinese nationals during the operation
  • 25 were asked to undergo further document checks
  • Among the 128 Chinese workers at the site
  • 16 had identity or residency statuses that did not comply with regulations
  • The city government therefore also launched an investigation into 70 Chinese-funded businesses
  • About 68% to 70% of these businesses are operating out of compliance

Companies mentioned：中央社、南華早報、上海外經集團、TSi電視台

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Foreign investors sell Taiwan stocks for 10 consecutive sessions; NT dollar plunges below 32.6 to an 18-month closing low

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Foreign investors were net sellers of Taiwan stocks for 10 consecutive sessions, withdrawing more than NT$830 billion in total. The NT dollar plunged below the 32.6 mark, reaching its lowest close in 18 months.

Facts

  • 10 straight sessions of net selling
  • Sold NT$79.54 billion worth of Taiwan stocks
  • Withdrew more than NT$830 billion in total during the period
  • Closed at NT$32.617
  • Plunged 1.72 jiao
  • Lowest close in more than 18 months
  • Closed at 46292.93
  • Total trading value of US$4.2765 billion
  • Had already plunged 7.65 jiao
  • Retested the NT$32.8 level

Companies mentioned：中央社、央行

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Finance Ministry announces draft rules to refine deemed-estate provisions; taxpayers must file jointly

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

財政部 has announced a draft revision to the Enforcement Rules of the Estate and Gift Tax Act, stipulating that all taxpayers involved in deemed estate property must file jointly. If jointly owned estate property is used to pay taxes, all heirs must agree.

Facts

  • Within 2 years before the decedent’s death
  • The 5-year deadline for collecting estate tax

Companies mentioned：財政部

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China-South Korea FTA talks make progress on cross-border services trade and investment negative list

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

中國商務部 announced that the 17th round of the second phase of China-South Korea FTA negotiations was held in Seoul. The two sides made positive progress on market access for cross-border trade in services and the investment negative list, and agreed to accelerate the process to conclude the talks as soon as possible.

Facts

  • The 17th round of the second-phase negotiations
  • Held in Seoul from the 12th to the 16th
  • 5 rounds of negotiations held in quick succession so far this year

Companies mentioned：中國商務部、中央社

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巴斯夫 plans to expand its Guanyin plant and add capacity for advanced-process semiconductor materials

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

巴斯夫 and 經濟部 signed a letter of intent for investment. The company plans to expand its Guanyin plant in Taoyuan, add capacity for semiconductor materials supporting advanced processes below 2 nanometers, and strengthen its innovation center and technical services.

Facts

  • Below 2 nanometers
  • 20th
  • 2025

Companies mentioned：巴斯夫、中央社、經濟部

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Taiwanese film “Zong Xie 4” to open in Indonesia; Hsu An-chih promotes it locally as a tour guide

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Taiwanese film “Zong Xie 4: Kuntilanak” has grossed nearly NT$81 million at the Taiwan box office and will open in Indonesia on the 23rd. Lead actor Hsu An-chih traveled to Jakarta to promote the film, speaking fluent Indonesian and taking the team to sample local food, earning praise from audiences.

Facts

  • NT$81 million
  • The 23rd
  • The 19th
  • The 29th
  • Nov. 11

Companies mentioned：中央社

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Chang Cheng-yu wins Best 9 Shortstop Award, happy to be recognized; says Chiang Kun-yu remains the benchmark

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Chang Cheng-yu of the CPBL’s 味全龍隊 won the Best 9 Shortstop Award, ending Chiang Kun-yu’s run of 5 consecutive wins. Chang thanked others for recognizing him and praised Chiang as still being the benchmark.

Facts

  • Record of 5 consecutive wins
  • Best 9 Shortstop Award

Companies mentioned：味全龍隊、中信兄弟、中央社、中央通訊社

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Good Food Good Deeds supports 102 startups in its 9th cohort as food and agriculture technology pursues commercial adoption

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

好食好事基金會’s 9th accelerator cohort has supported 102 startups, with 94.1% continuing to operate. This year, it facilitated 350 industry matchmaking sessions and expanded its market network to the U.S., Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Facts

  • 9th edition
  • 102 companies
  • 94.1%
  • 350 times
  • 16 groups
  • About 20 teams
  • 67 years old
  • Original約7成
  • Among the top three
  • A million packages
  • 18 months

Companies mentioned：好食好事基金會、豐漁水產、金尚品食品、中央社

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Banks can notify designated contacts about time deposit withdrawals and large remittances; 12,000 people have signed up

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original金管會推動銀行定存解約及大額匯款通知指定聯絡人服務，累計24家銀行提供、1萬2580人申辦；前3大為玉山銀、台北富邦銀行與聯邦銀行。保險業亦建立保單指定聯絡人機制，壽險業有3萬8225人申辦。

Facts

  • 24 banks
  • 12,580 people
  • E.SUN Bank, 7,542 cases
  • 台北富邦銀行, 3,426 cases
  • 聯邦銀行, 986 cases
  • 7 state-owned banks
  • Before the end of June 2027
  • NT$300,000
  • 38,225 people
  • 13,238 people
  • 7,737 people
  • 7,267 people

Companies mentioned：金管會、玉山銀行、台北富邦銀行、聯邦銀行、中華郵政、富邦人壽、南山人壽、國泰人壽

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Original日航因小動物取消航班 在客艙地毯下驚見蛇

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A Japan Airlines subsidiary, JAC, canceled a flight operated by an ATR turboprop plane after an unidentified moving object was spotted in the cockpit. A juvenile Japanese rat snake about 40 centimeters long was later found under the cabin carpet.

Facts

  • About 40 centimeters long
  • More than 40 years of flight experience

Companies mentioned：日航、Japan Airlines、JAL、日本空中通勤、JAC、ATR公司、中央社

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Dragons make slight lineup changes for Taiwan Series G3; Yeh says focus is on 4 wins, not a title target

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original中職台灣大賽第3戰味全龍隊微調打序，劉俊緯重回指定打擊。總教練葉君璋表示不特別在意2勝優勢，強調必須拿到4勝才算奪冠。

Facts

  • Game 3
  • Holding a 2-win advantage
  • The key is to get 4 wins
  • 7 games in this year's championship series

Companies mentioned：味全龍、中信兄弟、中央社、中央通訊社

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Original立委籲訂賄選金額標準 法務部：手法多元隱匿難量化

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original法務部向立法院報告指出，賄選手法多元且隱密，部分利益難以量化，若訂定單一金額標準恐遭規避，故維持以犯罪構成要件綜合判斷。

Facts

  • Taipei, 20th
  • Invited on the 21st
  • Issued in April this year
  • 115-year guidelines for investigating election-related offenses in local public office elections
  • (Editor: Su Longqi) 1151020

Companies mentioned：法務部、立法院、中央社

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Tseng Sung-en says accumulated chronic leg pain is easing and he feels good; named to start in Taiwan Series G3

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original中職中信兄弟野手曾頌恩因腿部慢性疼痛累積，在前兩戰未先發，於台灣大賽G3回到先發打序扛3棒。

Facts

  • First 2 games
  • Batting 3rd
  • Came on as a pinch hitter in the top of the 9th inning of Game 2
  • But he felt good when he pinch-hit on the 18th

Companies mentioned：中央社、中信兄弟、味全龍

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Typhoon Koto approaches; Keelung-Matsu and other ferry routes suspended on the 21st

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original颱風薔琵逼近，交通部航港局啟動近岸12浬海域警戒區管制機制。基隆馬祖、高雄馬公、將軍東吉及蘭嶼等海運航線於21日起陸續停航，中央氣象署最快於21日深夜發布海上颱風警報。

Facts

  • Nearshore 12-nautical-mile maritime zone
  • Suspended on the 21st
  • 11 a.m. that day

Companies mentioned：中央社、交通部航港局、中央氣象署

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Chinese fishing boat crosses boundary to trawl; Penghu Coast Guard detains vessel and crew

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original中國籍漁船「閩東漁64135」在澎湖七美西南方海域越界拖網作業，遭澎湖海巡隊查扣，船上7名船員及約600公斤漁獲被押返馬公港依法裁處，漁獲全數海拋。

Facts

  • 25 nautical miles
  • 7 people
  • 600 kilograms
  • 4 vessels

Companies mentioned：中央社、澎湖海巡隊

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Chen Shui-bian comes up with 6 campaign slogans tied to ballot numbers; Shen Po-yang: Great

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang praised former President Chen Shui-bian's 6 campaign slogans tied to ballot numbers, saying it was great to link numbers 1 to 6. More than 10,000 slogan submissions have been received, and the best will be selected after considering public feedback. Shen also responded to issues including a reversal in polls, changes among age groups and the Shezidao controversy.

Facts

  • 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
  • The 9-in-1 elections will be held on the 23rd
  • More than 10,000 submissions
  • 45% of the vote

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Export orders reached US$819.2 billion in the first 9 months, surpassing last year's full-year record

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced that export orders in September reached a record US$114.21 billion for a single month, while the total for the first 9 months reached US$819.2 billion, surpassing last year's full-year record ahead of schedule. Huang Wei-chieh, director of the statistics department, said it was highly likely that full-year export orders would exceed US$1.1 trillion, driven mainly by strong AI demand and growth in orders for information and communications products.

Facts

  • September export orders: US$114.21 billion
  • Export orders totaled US$819.2 billion in the first 9 months
  • Last year's full-year record high was US$743.7 billion
  • A full-year total exceeding US$1.1 trillion is highly likely this year
  • Up 62.4% year on year
  • Third-quarter export orders totaled US$315.1 billion
  • The fourth quarter only needs to reach US$280.8 billion
  • U.S. orders in September: US$45.38 billion
  • Mainland China and Hong Kong: US$18.21 billion
  • Europe: US$14.89 billion
  • ASEAN: US$20.85 billion
  • September orders for information and communications products: US$43.88 billion
  • September orders for electronic products: US$47.42 billion

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南陽實業: Hybrid vehicles are a growing trend; sales expected to keep rising next year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original南陽實業指出油電混合動力車為市場趨勢，代理銷量占比已達5成，目標2027年超過7成；預估明年台灣新車市場規模約43萬輛。

Facts

  • Original代理油電車銷量占比已達5成
  • Original目標2027年占比超過7成
  • Preorders for commercial hybrid vehicles are booked through next February
  • Taiwan's new-car market is expected to be around 430,000 vehicles next year

Companies mentioned：南陽實業、三陽工業、現代汽車、HYUNDAI、中央社

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Original台水斥資4.35億建屏東辦公廳 預計118年完工

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original台灣自來水公司斥資4.35億新台幣興建屏東區管理處暨營運所辦公廳，工程已於115年9月開工，預計118年完工，以改善老舊設施並提升服務效能。

Facts

  • NT$435 million
  • Year 118
  • 745 working days
  • Original115年9月8日

Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司、台水、中央社

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Bloating and chills after meals; gallstones trigger acute inflammation, doctor warns of possible sepsis

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original台中林姓牧師因膽結石引發急性膽囊炎，經3D腹腔鏡微創手術切除膽囊後康復。中醫大市立醫院醫師提醒，長輩若出現腹痛、發冷等症狀應及早就醫，避免引發腹膜炎或敗血症，並指出台灣成人膽結石盛行率約5至10%，推估約200萬人患病。

Facts

  • The patient was an 84-year-old pastor surnamed Lin
  • Underwent minimally invasive 3D laparoscopic surgery
  • Discharged after 4 days in hospital
  • Gallstones affect about 5% to 10% of adults in Taiwan
  • An estimated 2 million people across Taiwan have gallstones

Companies mentioned：中央社、台中市立老人復健綜合醫院、中醫大市立醫院

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Tech stocks lead losses as markets across Asia plunge

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Growing investor concerns about returns on AI investments sent markets across Asia plunging, with sharp declines in Seoul, Tokyo and major chipmakers' shares.

Facts

  • South Korea's benchmark KOSPI plunged 3.73%
  • SK海力士...fell 4.2%
  • OriginalElice上市首日股價暴跌超過3成
  • Tokyo's Nikkei 225 fell 1.3%
  • 鎧俠 plunged more than 4%
  • 軟銀集團（SoftBank） plunged 6%
  • Jakarta stocks saw...a cumulative plunge of nearly 15%
  • Jakarta stocks rebounded 5.65%

Companies mentioned：SK海力士、三星電子、鎧俠、Elice、軟銀集團、台積電、MSCI明晟、SPI資產管理公司

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Ancient Egyptian beliefs in eternal life through tombs: experts interpret visions of the afterlife and everyday life

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Egyptologist Abderaziz discusses ancient Egyptian tombs and beliefs about mummification, saying tombs reflect craftsmanship, social class and the pursuit of eternal life; multiple ancient tombs and gold burial goods have recently been unearthed in Luxor and Marina el-Alamein.

Facts

  • An ancient tomb dating back about 3000 years
  • 18 tombs from the Greco-Roman period, dating back nearly 2000 years, unearthed
  • Greco-Roman tombs dating back nearly 2000 years
  • 24 gold burial items unearthed

Companies mentioned：中央社、尼羅河電視台文化頻道

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Dingyue syndicated loan receives approval for 1-year extension; repayments of NT$500 million due in March and September next year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original中石化宣布其子公司鼎越開發的聯貸案獲金融機構同意展延合約1年，鼎越將分別於2027年3月及9月各償還新台幣5億元。

Facts

  • Repay NT$500 million each

Companies mentioned：中石化、鼎越開發、中央社

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Typhoon Podul continues to strengthen and grow; sea warning possibly issued late on the 21st

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Central Weather Administration said Typhoon Podul continues to strengthen and its wind radius is expanding. A sea warning may be issued as early as late on the 21st, and a land warning may be issued on the evening of the 22nd; northern Taiwan and Yilan and Hualien should prepare for heavy or torrential rain.

Facts

  • Sea warning possibly issued as early as late on the 21st
  • Forecast to begin turning north on the 22nd
  • Over waters 1530 kilometers east-southeast of Eluanbi
  • Highs in northern Taiwan and Yilan to drop to 26 to 28 degrees Celsius
  • Little change elsewhere, with highs of about 29 to 33 degrees

Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署

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Abe Akie visits 保安堂 in Kaohsiung for the 5th time, says she felt the warmth of Taiwanese friends

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Akie Abe, wife of the late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, visited 保安堂 in Kaohsiung's Hongmaogang for the 5th time, laid flowers at a statue of Shinzo Abe and said she felt the warmth and kindness of her Taiwanese friends.

Facts

  • Visited for the 5th time
  • 15 tables set

Companies mentioned：中央社、保安堂、國立政治大學

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Cho Jung-tai: Now is the best time to invest in Taiwan; government should attract businesses and international talent

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

At the 2026 Taiwan Global Investment Forum, Premier Cho Jung-tai said Taiwan's economic growth rate is projected to exceed 11% this year and per capita GDP is forecast to top US$45,000, stressing that now is the best time to invest in Taiwan. He said the government should not only attract businesses but also international talent, including through the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals, and noted that the cash handout will also cover foreign nationals who have obtained permanent residency.

Facts

  • Economic growth rate projected to exceed 11%
  • Per capita GDP forecast to top US$45,000
  • NT$10,000 cash handout last year
  • More than 20,000 foreign nationals with permanent residency to be included

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國住都: Registration for transition assistance for Hermit Crab renters closes 10/31; rent arrears and deposits to be verified for reimbursement

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

國家住都中心 said registration for transition assistance following the exit of 寄居蟹租屋公司 closes on October 31. Claims involving unpaid rent and security deposits will be verified before reimbursement; as of October 16, 4196 cases had completed the transition or been closed.

Facts

  • Registration for “Hermit Crab case transition assistance” closes on the 31st
  • Of the 6688 cases being tracked
  • 4196 cases (62.7%) have completed the transition or been closed
  • Another 2335 cases (34.9%) are being handled with assistance from the association and businesses
  • The remaining 157 cases (2.3%) are still being followed up
  • The business contract with Hermit Crab was formally terminated effective September 21

Companies mentioned：國家住都中心、寄居蟹租屋公司、六都租賃住宅服務商業同業公會

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Arrest warrant issued in Florida for former Cuban President Raúl Castro over downing of civilian aircraft

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original美國佛羅里達州檢察長宣布對古巴前總統勞爾．卡斯楚發出逮捕令，指控其涉及1996年擊落「救援同胞」組織兩架民用飛機的州級謀殺案，此舉呼應了今年稍早美國聯邦檢方對其提起的起訴。

Facts

  • Raúl Castro, now 95
  • The case involving the downing of 2 civilian aircraft belonging to 救援同胞 (Brothers to the Rescue) on February 24, 1996
  • 2 civilian aircraft
  • Raúl Castro coldly ordered the murder of 4 Floridians

Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、救援同胞

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Taiwanese picture-book author Liu Hsu-kung speaks in Tokyo; Japanese critic praises his creative talent

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwanese picture-book author Liu Hsu-kung was invited to hold a discussion at Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store in Tokyo, where he shared his creative ideas behind his newly translated book. Veteran Japanese picture-book critic Takeshi Matsumoto praised his work, saying Taiwan's picture-book creators are now on par with or even surpass their Japanese counterparts. The event was jointly organized by 台灣文化中心 and 紀伊國屋書店 to promote the distinctive qualities of Taiwanese picture books and cultural exchange.

Facts

  • 2016
  • Original文化部金鼎獎兒童及少年圖書獎

Companies mentioned：中央社、紀伊國屋書店、文化部、台灣文化中心、岩崎知弘繪本美術館、東京知弘美術館、日本繪本學會、上野之森親子童書展

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台鐵 plans discounted tickets for junior and senior high school students, with launch targeted for the end of January 116

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original台鐵擬針對12至18歲國高中生推出優惠票價，參考大學生5折模式，預計於民國116年1月底上路。

Facts

  • Original最低享有5折優惠
  • Scheduled to launch at the end of January 116

Companies mentioned：台鐵、交通部

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Chang Shih-lun and Chang Jen-wei remain in starting lineup despite going hitless in 16 at-bats in Taiwan Series; Hirano explains decision

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original中職台灣大賽中信兄弟續讓前2戰合計16打數無安打的張士綸、張仁瑋擔任先發前2棒，總教練平野惠一表示旨在教育年輕球員如何調整狀況。

Facts

  • 16 at-bats
  • The first 2 games

Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、味全龍隊

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9 entertainers, including Liao Jen-shuai, receive suspended sentences in military service evasion case; ordered to pay public treasury and perform community service

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The New Taipei District Court handed down suspended sentences to all 9 entertainers, including Liao Jen-shuai and Danson Tang, in a military service evasion case. They were ordered to pay NT$300,000 to NT$1.3 million to the public treasury and perform community service; ringleader Chen Chih-ming was sentenced for 14 offenses.

Facts

  • 9 entertainers
  • Pay NT$300,000 to NT$1.3 million to the public treasury
  • 15 people indicted in the 4th wave
  • 1 year and 10 months in prison
  • suspended sentence of 4 years
  • Pay NT$1.3 million to the public treasury
  • 60 hours of community service
  • 1 year and 7 months in prison
  • 3-year suspended sentence
  • Pay NT$300,000 into the treasury
  • 150 hours of community service
  • 1 year and 4 months in prison.
  • Pay NT$500,000 into the treasury
  • 100 hours of community service
  • 1 year and 2 months in prison
  • Pay NT$1 million to the public treasury
  • Pay NT$800,000 to the public treasury
  • 80 hours of community service
  • Pay NT$600,000 to the public treasury
  • 100 hours of community service
  • Pay NT$400,000 to the public treasury
  • 1 year and 8 months in prison
  • 120 hours of community service
  • 4 people
  • Original支付公庫30至80萬元
  • A 6-month prison sentence
  • Committed 14 offenses
  • Original犯罪所得200多萬元

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BWF French Open: Taiwan's Ye Hong-wei and Chan Yu-cheng rally in mixed doubles to reach the round of 16

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original世界羽球聯盟（BWF）超級750等級的法國羽球公開賽，台灣混雙組合葉宏蔚、詹又蓁在首輪逆轉美國組合史密斯、蓋伊，晉級16強。

Facts

  • 9-21
  • 21-17
  • 21-18
  • No. 7
  • 9-3
  • 8-11
  • 8-1

Companies mentioned：世界羽球聯盟、BWF、中央社

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Scholars: Taiwan must face energy transition as new Northeast Asian order poses challenges

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

新台灣國策智庫 held an international symposium where scholars said closer alignment among China, Russia and North Korea is undermining the global sanctions framework, and urged Taiwan to confront the challenges of energy transition and sustainable development.

Facts

  • Taipei, 20th
  • 1151020

Companies mentioned：新台灣國策智庫、韓國高麗大學亞細亞研究院、開南大學國際企業研究所、中央社

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Finance Ministry: Participation in APEC customs subcommittee raises international profile

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

財政部 said Taiwan is participating, as usual, in a meeting of the APEC Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures (SCCP), chaired by China. Exchanges with representatives from other countries and the sharing of practical experience in AI applications and the AEO system will help raise Taiwan's international profile and expand opportunities for international customs cooperation.

Facts

  • Participated in related meetings in February and August
  • More than 900 companies have obtained certification
  • Taiwan has signed AEO mutual recognition agreements with 10 countries, including the United States and Japan

Companies mentioned：財政部、關務署、中央社

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Drone intrudes into Taichung airport; Koo Li-hsiung says countermeasure system will be operational by the end of the month

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A drone intruded into Taichung’s Ching Chuan Kang Airport on the evening of September 8, forcing fighter jets and civilian aircraft to suspend takeoffs and landings. Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung said the airport’s unmanned aircraft defense system (UDS) has passed acceptance testing and is expected to become operational by the end of October. The 5.17GHz band has also been added to the system’s jamming range.

Facts

  • Airport closed for 32 minutes
  • 8 military aircraft movements
  • 2 civil aviation flights
  • Budget of NT$3.5 billion
  • 5.17GHz band used by civilian drones
  • The system should be able to perform its functions by the end of October

Companies mentioned：中央社、中科院

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Japanese influencer Naco visits Pingtung to experience its cultural heritage and ocean appeal

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

屏東縣政府 invited Japanese influencer Naco on a 5-day, 4-night familiarization trip to visit the Pingtung Tobacco Factory 1936 Cultural Base, Donggang, the Hengchun Peninsula and other locations. The trip aims to expand Japan’s inbound tourism market by sharing the experience on social media.

Facts

  • 5-day, 4-night trip
  • From the 16th to the 20th

Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府、中央社

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National Park Service’s 2027 calendar highlights Taiwan’s mountains, forests, rivers and seas through the theme of water

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

內政部國家公園署 released its 2027 calendar, “At the Water’s Edge,” showcasing Taiwan’s natural scenery through the theme of water. It is also partnering with 13 lodging businesses located near national parks to promote the calendar.

Facts

  • 2027 calendar
  • 13 lodging businesses located near national parks across Taiwan
  • Available starting November 16
  • Calendar features 13 photographs

Companies mentioned：內政部國家公園署、中央社、國家書店、五南文化廣場、三民書局、墾丁凱撒大飯店、華泰瑞苑、高雄漢來大飯店、逸點亦旅、福容徠旅水里、蟬說雅築、太魯閣晶英酒店、煙波大飯店花蓮太魯閣、武陵富野渡假村、陽明山天籟渡假酒店、大地酒店、金湖飯店、澎湖福朋喜來登酒店

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Original中風吞嚥障礙難靠復健 三總經顱磁刺激助患者拔鼻胃管

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

三軍總醫院 is using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation alongside conventional rehabilitation to help patients with post-stroke swallowing disorders regain function and successfully have their nasogastric tubes removed.

Facts

  • Mr. Hung, about 70 years old
  • Suffered a sudden brainstem stroke in August this year
  • Plus 1 month of transcranial magnetic stimulation
  • Lifetime incidence is one-sixth
  • Ranks 3rd to 5th
  • More than 40,000 people become disabled each year due to strokes
  • Original有6至8成無法自理生活
  • Make the most of the 3-to-6-month window
  • Original約5成可轉為輕度
  • After breakfast on August 12 this year
  • Significant improvement within a week
  • Discharged and returned home in September
  • Each treatment session takes about 10 to 20 minutes
  • Treatment costs at least NT$50,000 out of pocket

Companies mentioned：三軍總醫院、中央社

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Puli Mountain Town concert set for 10/24; Golden Melody-winning band 宇宙人 to perform

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

埔里鎮公所 will hold the “Mountain Town Sound” concert at Renai Park on the evening of October 24, featuring Golden Melody-winning band 宇宙人 and other performers. The event will include a food market and raffle, in hopes of boosting the local commercial district.

Facts

  • 3 p.m.
  • 5 p.m.
  • More than 10

Companies mentioned：中央社、宇宙人、李子森、袁小迪、于台煙、樂天女孩、PALLAS帕拉斯、埔里鎮公所、在地母廟、老人會館、多功能社會福利館、埔里森林逐燈祭、地理中心碑園區

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Applications for Qing'an 3.0 fell 27% month-on-month in its second month, reaching this year’s second-lowest level

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

財政部 reported 3,632 applications totaling NT$30.669 billion for Qing'an 3.0 loans at state-owned banks in September, down about 27% from August and the second-lowest monthly total this year. Overall loan disbursements rose month-on-month in both number and amount.

Facts

  • 3,632 applications received in September
  • NT$30.669 billion
  • Down 27% month-on-month
  • 189 newlywed homes
  • 484 homes for families with children
  • NT$2.269 billion for newlywed homes
  • NT$5.664 billion for homes for families with children
  • 土地銀行 received 984 applications
  • 台灣銀行 received 681 applications
  • 合庫銀行 received 497 applications
  • 第一銀行 received 425 applications
  • 兆豐銀行 received 336 applications
  • 5,053 in total
  • NT$42.585 billion
  • Up 27% month-on-month
  • 29%
  • Qing'an 3.0 accounted for 1,687 applications, respectively
  • NT$14.141 billion
  • 土地銀行 disbursed loans to 1,091 households
  • 台灣銀行 disbursed loans to 800 households

Companies mentioned：財政部、土地銀行、台灣銀行、合庫銀行、第一銀行、兆豐銀行

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Guo Tianxin dissatisfied with season’s ups and downs; admits he had “sinful thoughts” while chasing home runs

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Guo Tianxin of the 中職’s 味全龍隊 won a Best 9 outfielder award, but admitted that chasing 10 home runs in a season led him to have “sinful thoughts” and contributed to inconsistent performance.

Facts

  • Had already hit 9 home runs by early August
  • Chasing 10 home runs in a season
  • Career 3rd Best 9 outfielder award

Companies mentioned：中央社、味全龍隊、中職

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Foreign investors sell NT$79.5 billion in Taiwan stocks, trim ETFs and cut 台積電 holdings for 10 straight days

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original外資今日賣超台股795.4億元，連續10日調節台積電累計減碼13.23萬張，並大舉減碼多檔ETF。

Facts

  • Original新台幣795.4億元
  • 10 consecutive days
  • 132,300 lots
  • NT$96.804 billion
  • NT$35.579 billion
  • NT$18.315 billion
  • Down 1,557 contracts
  • To 2,659 contracts
  • Down 1,397 contracts
  • To 89,748 contracts
  • More than 130,700 lots
  • Reached 49,000 lots
  • 31,600 lots
  • About 29,000 lots
  • 22,500 lots
  • 9,365 lots

Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣證券交易所、緯創、台玻、仁寶、中鋼、台塑化、宏碁、主動中信台灣收益、元大台灣50、友達、主動統一台股增長、台新新光金、力積電、聯電、群益台灣精選高息、凱基台灣TOP50、主動群益核心50、中信台日韓PCB、台塑、元大高股息、凱基金、主動統一升級50、永豐金、台積電

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Japanese woman driver sentenced to 7 years over crash that killed 6 while she was using her phone; families outraged

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A Japanese driver, identified as Mizutani, caused a crash that killed 6 people after being distracted by watching TikTok videos on her phone for 13 seconds while driving and rear-ending the vehicle in front. The Tsu District Court sentenced her to the statutory maximum of 7 years’ imprisonment for negligent driving causing death. The victims’ families said they were outraged and could not accept the verdict, and hope to push for legal reforms.

Facts

  • Sentenced to 7 years
  • 55-year-old female truck driver
  • Failed to watch the road for 13 seconds
  • At about 80 kilometers per hour
  • About 30 kilometers per hour over the speed limit

Companies mentioned：中央社、NHK、靜岡第一電視台、TikTok、USJ、一手新聞

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Unidentified foam found in stream in Baoshan, Hsinchu County; environmental bureau samples water to trace pollution source

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Unidentified foam appeared in a stream along Shuanglin Road in Baoshan Township, Hsinchu County, killing fish and shrimp and flowing into rice paddies. Initial water quality tests by 竹縣環保局 showed no abnormalities. Samples have been sent for heavy metal testing as officials continue to trace the pollution source.

Facts

  • Hsinchu County, 20
  • 1151020

Companies mentioned：中央社、竹縣環保局、寶山鄉公所

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Men accused of claiming million-dollar winning receipt in Penghu case; 3 suspects detained

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Three men suspected of falsely claiming a winning receipt worth millions of dollars in Penghu County were taken into custody. The Penghu District Prosecutors Office petitioned the court to detain them and bar visits on fraud charges.

Facts

  • Grand prize of NT$10 million
  • Winning electronic receipt worth NT$200,000
  • Holds more than 30 winning lottery tickets
  • Successfully redeemed more than 20 lottery tickets
  • A total of 199,600 yuan

Companies mentioned：中央社、馬公警分局、澎湖縣警察局馬公分局、刑事警察大隊、警政署刑事警察局科技犯罪防制中心、財政部印刷廠台北業務處、澎湖警方、165反詐騙系統平台

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TWSE eases trading rules for the Innovation Board, drops requirement for investors to sign risk disclosure forms

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

台灣證券交易所 has approved simplified trading procedures for the Innovation Board, scrapping the requirement for investors to sign risk disclosure forms, and approved the listing of shares in 4 companies, including 科絡達-KY.

Facts

  • 22nd edition
  • 18th time
  • More than 5 years
  • 4 companies, including

Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所、科絡達-KY、大大寬頻、貝爾威勒、旭東機械、中央社

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4 beaked whale species found in Taiwan waters; Kuroshio investigation handbook supports deep-sea ecological research

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

With support from 海保署, 黑潮海洋文教基金會 has completed a “Beaked Whale Ecology and Citizen Science Survey Handbook.” A total of 4 beaked whale species have been recorded in Taiwan waters. The research team compiled records of 140 groups of Blainville’s beaked whale sightings over the past 20 years, along with nearly ten thousand images, and created profiles for 26 individuals.

Facts

  • 4 beaked whale species
  • Past 20 years
  • 140 groups
  • Nearly ten thousand images
  • 26 individuals
  • 9 individuals
  • More than 10 years
  • From 2009 to 2026
  • 5 or 6 or more
  • As long as 14 years

Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、海保署、黑潮海洋文教基金會

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Taiwan to buy Alaskan natural gas; Cho Jung-tai says deal unrelated to tariff talks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Premier Cho Jung-tai clarified the plan by 中油 to purchase 6 million metric tons of Alaskan natural gas annually, stressing that it concerns energy supply and resilience and is unrelated to tariff negotiations. The investment is estimated at up to US$4.4 billion, and, if advanced smoothly, could begin contributing to domestic supply as early as 2032.

Facts

  • Purchase 6 million metric tons of Alaskan natural gas annually
  • Purchase over the next 20 years
  • 30% of the natural gas from the pipeline project
  • Estimated investment of up to $4.4 billion
  • could contribute to domestic natural gas supplies as early as 2032
  • Worth US$70 billion to US$80 billion

Companies mentioned：中央社、中油、經濟部

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凌航 posts first quarterly profit above NT$1 billion in Q3, expects memory prices to keep rising in Q4

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Memory module maker 凌航 posted Q3 after-tax net profit of NT$1.025 billion, its first time above NT$1 billion, up 6.18% quarter over quarter. Revenue in Q3 was about 22.8% lower than its Q2 peak, as customers concentrated shipments in April, but gross margin climbed to 24.43%. 凌航 expects memory prices to continue rising in Q4 amid a supply shortage.

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  • Reached NT$1.025 billion
  • Up 6.18% quarter over quarter
  • Earnings per share of NT$9.14
  • 凌航 Q3 revenue of NT$5.638 billion
  • Down about 22.8%
  • Gross margin climbed to 24.43%
  • Up 6.4 percentage points from Q2
  • 凌航 revenue for the first 3 quarters totaled NT$16.9 billion
  • Up 228.61% year over year
  • After-tax net profit of NT$2.847 billion
  • Earnings per share of NT$30.01

Companies mentioned：凌航、中央社

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At APEC finance ministers’ meeting, China calls for regional economic and financial stability

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an called on members at the 2026 APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting to strengthen macroeconomic policy dialogue, safeguard regional economic and financial stability, and promote innovative cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence and the digital economy.

Facts

  • 2026 APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting
  • 1151020

Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社、香港電台

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