Farm Road Widening Scandal: Former Taitung County Magistrate Wu Chun-li Referred to Prosecutors for Further Questioning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taitung investigators questioned former Taitung County Magistrate Wu Chun-li as a defendant today in a case involving the widening of farm roads. He was transferred to 台東地檢署 this evening for further questioning.
Taiwan Affairs Office Director Song Tao Meets U.S. Think Tank, Says Cross-Strait Economic and Cultural Exchanges Will Be Promoted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Song Tao, director of the 中共中央台辦, met in Beijing with a delegation led by Elliott, president of the 美國外交政策全國委員會 (NCAFP), saying that cross-Strait economic and cultural exchanges would be promoted, opposing interference by external forces, and urging the United States to uphold the one-China principle.
Li Kai-wei Draws Key Walk After Falling Behind 2 Strikes, 0 Balls, Credits Tseng Sheng-an for Bringing Calm
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 味全龍隊 defeated the CTBC Brothers 6-0 in Game 3 of the 中華職棒 championship series. Li Kai-wei drew a crucial bases-loaded walk in the top of the 7th, driving in 1 run, and praised teammate Tseng Sheng-an for helping bring calm.
Facts
Draws a Walk After Falling Behind 2 Strikes, 0 Balls
Vice President: Deepen Taiwan-Palau Partnership and Promote Sustainable Regional Prosperity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended a reception marking the 32nd anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Palau. She said the Taiwan-Palau partnership is built on mutual benefit and that cooperation would be deepened through strategic investment in areas including tourism, grid stability and renewable energy. She also thanked Palau for supporting Taiwan on the international stage.
Facts
32nd Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Palau
Chang Cheng-yu Practiced Dodging Tags, Evades Tag to Leg Out 2-Run Infield Single
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 味全龍 beat the 中信兄弟 6-0 to take a 3-game winning streak in the 中華職棒 championship series. Chang Cheng-yu evaded a tag and hit a 2-run infield single in the top of the 7th, then drove in 2 more runs with a hit in the top of the 9th. He had 4 RBIs on the day, helping his team reach the decisive game.
Brothers Score Just 1 Run in First 3 Taiwan Series Games, a Record; Hirano Calls for 4 Straight Wins
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 中信兄弟 lost 6-0 to the 味全龍 in the CPBL championship series, suffering their 3rd straight loss. They have scored just 1 run in the first 3 games, a record low in series history. Manager Hirano Keiichi said the games had tested both the pitchers and the defense, and called for 4 straight wins from here on.
Kyoto Restaurant in Japan Suspected of Origin Fraud, Passing Off Chinese Eel as Japanese
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An eel specialty shop in Kyoto, Japan, is suspected of passing off Chinese-produced eel as domestically produced eel from Aichi Prefecture. The president was arrested on suspicion of violating the Act on Prevention of Unfair Competition. Investigators found that the proportion of domestically produced eel was less than 1%.
Facts
The 54-year-old president of the eel specialty shop who was arrested
The Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115254 produced 1 jackpot-winning ticket, worth NT$8 million. There were also 121 second-prize winners, 106 3-Star first-prize winners and 8 4-Star first-prize winners.
Taiwan Lottery Lotto Draw No. 115098: No Jackpot Winner
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
There was no jackpot winner in Taiwan Lottery Lotto draw No. 115098. Each of the 3 second-prize winners will receive NT$1,646,654. The Mid-Autumn Festival bonus draw produced 2 prizes of NT$1 million and 472 prizes of NT$5,000.
The 中國國家數據集團 was established in the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said the move was important for seizing AI development opportunities and building a digital China.
AI Stocks Weaken, Oil Prices Rise; U.S. Stocks Open Lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower, weighed down by weakness in AI stocks and a rebound in oil prices. The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes all fell.
UK to Send Typhoon Fighters to Help Defend Saudi Arabia Against Houthi Airstrikes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 英國國防部 announced it would deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia, carrying out defensive air operations against drone and missile threats from Yemen's Houthi movement. It will also deploy A400M transport aircraft and military advisers.
3 dead in workplace accident at 台積電 Kaohsiung plant; steel-structure lifting halted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A workplace accident occurred at the new 台積電 Kaohsiung F22 plant construction site when bolts on a steel-structure connection plate broke, causing 4 people to fall. The accident left 3 dead and 1 injured. Lifting operations have been suspended.
Truck collides with tour bus in Egypt, leaving 13 dead and 34 injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A tour bus and a truck collided in a serious crash on a desert highway west of Cairo, Egypt, leaving 13 people dead and 34 injured. The injured were taken to hospital, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Facts
13 people killed
34 injured
Nearly 6,000 people nationwide were killed in road traffic accidents last year
30th Taipei Culture Awards presented; Jian Jinghui and Liu Zhenxiang honored
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 30th Taipei Culture Awards ceremony was held at Zhongshan Hall. Jian Jinghui, founder of the 洪建全教育文化基金會, and photographer Liu Zhenxiang received the honor in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Taipei’s and Taiwan’s arts and cultural environment.
Penghu case involving falsely claimed winning invoices worth tens of millions; 3 men detained and barred from contact
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Penghu District Court ordered 3 men surnamed Chang and Hsu, suspected of falsely claiming winning invoices, detained and barred from contact for 2 months. The group had redeemed invoices worth a total of NT$199,600.
Facts
Detained for 2 months
5 phones seized
Searches conducted at a total of 6 residences of the defendants and others
Holds more than 30 winning lottery tickets
Successfully redeemed more than 20 invoices over time
Google Cloud outage in UK causes widespread disruption to banks and public services
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An outage at the Google Cloud London data center caused widespread problems with websites and apps operated by banks including Revolut, ING and Halifax, as well as public service providers including the NHS and Royal Mail.
Facts
4 tech companies
19 tech companies
Companies mentioned：Google、Google Cloud、Alphabet、Google Cloud EMEA Limited、Revolut、路透社、ING、Halifax Bank of Scotland、Lloyds Bank、HSBC、Bank of Scotland、RightMove、DPD、NHS England、Royal Mail、Downdetector.com、中央社
資策會MIC: 87% of internet users have used AI customer service; financial and insurance sector ranks first
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A survey by 資策會MIC found that 87% of internet users had used AI customer service. The financial and insurance sector had the highest usage rate, at 55%, while overall satisfaction was 42%. Human-AI collaboration is key to future development.
Facts
Financial and insurance (55%)
Telecommunications (38%)
Retail and e-commerce (32%)
Food and beverage services (26%)
Technology and consumer electronics (23%)
59% of users remain infrequent users
High-frequency users account for 21%
More than 6 tenths
The largest share, 53%, said they would increase their usage frequency
Accuracy and usefulness of answers (67%)
Fluent communication and comprehension (52%)
Mechanism for transferring users to a human agent (46%)
Response speed and immediacy (32%)
Service attitude in communication (13%)
57% of users have had an AI customer service system fail to resolve an issue, followed by a successful transfer to a human agent
36% of users have had a poor experience when a transfer to a human agent was unsuccessful
66% of internet users have used “rule-based response” systems
40% have used “comprehension and reasoning” systems
Only 18% have used “human-like interactive” systems
42% of users are satisfied
23% are dissatisfied
35% of users are moderately satisfied
57% of internet users believe AI customer service should disclose that it is not human during interactions
Only 11% of internet users said it had almost no impact
Lin Chia-lung hosts Marshall Islands minister for lunch, hopes Taiwan-Marshall Islands economic cooperation agreement will bring shared prosperity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Marshall Islands Minister of Commerce Müller led a delegation to Taiwan for the first joint committee meeting under the Taiwan-Marshall Islands Economic Cooperation Agreement. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said at a luncheon that he hoped the ECA would promote shared economic and trade prosperity between the two sides.
路透: ByteDance, Alibaba and 騰訊 order 輝達 chips worth more than US$35 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
路透 reported that 字節跳動, 阿里巴巴 and 騰訊 have ordered more than 3 million of 輝達’s new RTX PRO 5500 chips, worth more than US$35 billion. With demand far exceeding production capacity, 輝達 cannot guarantee it can fulfill all orders. Actual deliveries may amount to only 5% to 10% of the quantity ordered, while global production in 2027 is capped at 3 million chips, below the 6 million chips ordered by Chinese customers.
史特拉克, director of international affairs at the 德國工業聯合會 (BDI), said Germany is facing “China shock 2.0,” driven by Chinese overcapacity and low-price competition. He said Taiwan’s “non-red supply chain” concept is worth emulating and recommended that the EU adopt trade defense measures.
Facts
Equivalent to around 30% to 40% of German companies’ production costs
Industry research: TV panel component costs rise as demand falls; October prices unchanged
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
集邦科技 said rising upstream component costs have led panel makers to try to create expectations of price increases. However, procurement demand from major TV brands is forecast to fall 5% in Q4, while demand for laptop panels has dropped sharply. Prices for TV, monitor and laptop panels are all expected to remain unchanged in October.
Taiwanese tourist found dead at Lake Kawaguchi with fatal neck wound; she and arrested woman had signed up separately
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A suspected murder was reported at a hotel in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, where a 38-year-old Taiwanese tourist was found dead in her room. She died from blood loss after suffering a stab wound to the neck. Police arrested a 27-year-old Taiwanese woman carrying a knife. Although the two joined the same tour group, they had registered separately. Police are investigating their relationship and the circumstances of any dispute.
Facts
38-year-old Taiwanese woman
27-year-old Taiwanese woman
Kitchen knife with a blade about 12 centimeters long
Vice president: Taiwan is committed to ensuring its democracy functions robustly and defending freedom of speech
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said at the RIPE 2026 biennial meeting that Taiwan is committed to ensuring its democratic system functions robustly. In the face of challenges from new technologies, disinformation and artificial intelligence, she said she hoped media exchanges would strengthen public trust and safeguard freedom of speech and press freedom.
Facts
37 years of martial law
30th anniversary of Taiwan’s direct presidential elections
達麗 expands U.S. investment, targeting opportunities in 台積電 supply chain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
達麗建設 Chairman Hsieh Chih-chang said that in response to the contraction in Taiwan’s housing market, the company will expand its U.S. investment, focusing on areas such as California and Texas. It will concentrate on income-generating real estate serving 台積電 supply chain companies and will no longer invest in residential properties.
Australian lawmaker Haines struck twice by car, has leg amputated and remains in critical condition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Independent Australian lawmaker Haines was deliberately struck twice by Nugent while in the town of Wangaratta, resulting in the amputation of one leg and leaving Haines in critical condition. The suspect has been arrested and faces multiple charges.
宸鴻 partners with semiconductor packaging and testing company to avoid costly detours, completes TGV pilot production ahead of peers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
宸鴻 is working with a semiconductor packaging and testing company to develop TGV technology. Its Zhongli plant has completed construction of a pilot production line, with mass production expected in 2028. The company will invest NT$6 billion over the next 2 years to expand production lines.
Facts
Core technology validation targeted for completion by the end of 2027
Taiwan Lottery Draw No. 115098 will be held tonight. The winning numbers are 02, 43, 19, 33, 05 and 40, with 06 as the special number. The Mid-Autumn Festival bonus prize numbers were also announced.
Large aluminum panel falls from sky into Indonesian palm plantation, suspected to be debris from China’s Zhuque-2E rocket
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A large aluminum panel suspected to be debris from China’s Zhuque-2E rocket was found at a palm plantation in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Authorities confirmed after an investigation that it posed no radiation risk and caused no injuries.
Facts
Measures 9 meters
About 3 kilometers from the residential area of PT Agro Bukit棕櫚油公司, where he works
Lin Fei-fan: Build whole-of-society defense resilience, focusing on maintaining essential services and other goals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Lin Fei-fan said the government’s efforts to build whole-of-society defense resilience focus on three core goals: continuity of government, maintaining essential services, and supporting military needs when necessary. He said more than 10,000 civilian government personnel took part in the Han Kuang exercises and urban resilience drills, and looked back on more than 30 years of experience in military-civilian cooperation in responding to disasters and crises.
Typhoon Fengshen intensifies and approaches; Chiang Wan-an says impact on Taipei expected to be most significant on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Severe Typhoon Fengshen continues to intensify as it approaches Taiwan. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said typhoon preparations are currently the top priority, and the storm is expected to have its most significant impact on Taipei from early morning through late night on the 23rd.
Wang Kuan-hung throws first pitch at Taiwan Series, says atmosphere surpasses Asian Games; hopes to meet baseball players
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Asian Games swimming gold medalist Wang Kuan-hung was invited to throw the first pitch before Game 3 of the CPBL championship series at the Taipei Dome. He described the atmosphere as more electric than at the Asian Games and said he hoped to have a chance to meet baseball players.
Taipei sanitation worker ordered to pay NT$320,000 in second-instance ruling for secretly filming colleague in women’s restroom
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Liu, a Taipei sanitation worker, secretly filmed a female colleague in a women’s restroom. The second-instance court upheld the first-instance ruling ordering him to pay more than NT$320,000 and dismissed both sides’ appeals.
Facts
Taipei District Court ordered Liu in the first instance to pay NT$326,430
Victim sought NT$1,900,142 in medical expenses, lost wages and compensation for emotional distress
Financial Supervisory Commission fines total NT$160 million in first 3 quarters, with banks receiving largest penalties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Financial Supervisory Commission released its enforcement statistics for the first 3 quarters of 2026, reporting total fines of NT$167.54 million, up 10.38% year on year. The banking sector received the largest total in fines, at NT$76.55 million; the securities and futures sector had the most cases, with 30; while fines in the insurance sector fell from last year.
Beijing steps up multifaceted pressure on Taiwan; Chiu Chui-cheng: Continues to advance “governance before unification”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng said Beijing continues to exert multifaceted pressure on Taiwan. He assessed that after Xi Jinping enters his 4th term in 2027, Beijing will adopt a more aggressive “governance before unification” strategy, gradually changing the status quo in the Taiwan Strait through four avenues: asserting jurisdiction, squeezing Taiwan’s international space, transnational repression and promoting integration.
Chinese warships frequently pass through Japan’s narrow straits; Japanese expert warns of “gray-zone” operations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Katsuya Yamamoto, a researcher at 笹川和平財團, said Chinese warships frequently pass through narrow straits around Japan’s southwestern islands in “gray-zone” operations aimed at familiarizing themselves with the area, applying pressure and gradually changing the status quo. Japan needs to improve its ability to respond independently and strengthen cooperation with its allies.
Facts
Original（中央社記者 戴雅真 東京20日專電）
During China’s “Justice Mission 2025” military exercises at the end of last year
91APP database accessed without authorization; Ministry of Digital Affairs clarifying scope of personal data impact
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
E-commerce technology services company 91APP announced that its Commerce Cloud database was targeted by automated attacks and accessed without authorization. The Ministry of Digital Affairs’ Administration for Digital Industries has begun an administrative inspection and ordered the company to clarify the scope of the impact on personal data, the cause of the incident and any harm to the public’s rights and interests, and to handle the matter in accordance with the law.
Councilor says Matsu child sent to Taiwan for placement; county government says decision followed long-term assessment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lienchiang County Councilor Chen Shu-chien said a child in Matsu was sent to Taiwan for placement because no suitable facility was available locally. County Social Affairs Department Director Tseng Yu-hua said the decision to send the child to Taiwan was made after 3 months of professional assessment to ensure the child’s education and development. Matsu is also gradually establishing a placement system and will work with 家扶基金會 to support foster families starting next year.
玉晶光 joins forces with 3M集團 to advance development and manufacturing of beam-expander optical technology
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
玉晶光 announced a strategic partnership with 3M集團. 3M is expected to subscribe to more than NT$4.8 billion in 玉晶光’s private placement of new shares. The two sides will jointly advance research and development, manufacturing and capacity expansion for expanded-beam optical (EBO) technology.
Facts
5,534,440 privately placed common shares
The subscription price is NT$869.6 per share
A total investment of up to NT$4,812,749,024
About US$150 million
Holding approximately 4.68% of 玉晶光's common shares
Google and 臉書 scam reports rise quarter by quarter; 金管會 analyzes 2 causes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
金管會 statistics show that Google and 臉書 recorded 20,379 scam cases through the third quarter of this year, with numbers rising quarter by quarter. The main reasons are a hot stock market and AI web-crawling tools that have improved reporting efficiency.
Stock surges 259% but rating is cut: Why isn't Dell's AI revenue doubling winning over investors?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
戴爾科技 posted record revenue and profits in the second quarter, but 巴克萊 analysts are concerned that some of its growth stems from higher memory prices, leaving it exposed to the risk of slower growth over the next two years. The firm therefore downgraded its rating to Neutral.
Facts
戴爾科技's revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 reached US$46.97 billion, up 58% year over year
戴爾's AI-optimized server revenue reached US$16.4 billion in the second quarter, up about 100% year over year
巴克萊 downgraded 戴爾 to Neutral from Overweight and lowered its target price to US$574 from US$603
戴爾's AI server backlog reached a record US$95 billion
戴爾 raised its fiscal 2027 revenue forecast by US$25 billion to US$192 billion
阿里巴巴, Tencent and 字節跳動 seek to win China's AI race
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
阿里巴巴, Tencent and 字節跳動 are seeking to capture the AI market by jointly purchasing more than US$35 billion worth of 輝達 chips, but their allocation rate is only 5-10%. The 3 companies each have a different focus in overseas marketing: 阿里巴巴 emphasizes engagement with open-source models, 字節跳動 products have high download numbers but scattered social media buzz, and Tencent focuses on office applications. Analysts predict short-term losses for AI businesses, with the giants' ecosystem advantages giving them the edge in competition.
Facts
阿里巴巴, 騰訊控股 and 字節跳動 recently placed orders with 輝達 for new chips worth more than US$35 billion in total, with purchases exceeding 3 million Nvidia RTX PRO 5500 chips designed to comply with U.S. export controls.
Due to insufficient production capacity, 輝達 is expected to supply only 5% to 10% of the quantity ordered by major Chinese technology companies.
As of the third quarter of 2026, AI-related accounts operated by 阿里, Tencent and 字節跳動 on X had amassed more than 2 million followers.
A single account for 阿里巴巴's open-source 通義千問 (Qwen) model accounted for 39% of total interactions across the 3 major companies.
字節跳動's AI coding tool Trae has 3.5 times as many overseas followers as 阿里's Qoder.
字節跳動's overseas version of 豆包, Dola, surpassed 72 million downloads in the first quarter and 200 million downloads cumulatively.
Bloomberg analysts believe tech platforms' AI businesses will remain loss-making through 2030.
蕭美琴: Taiwan's PCB industry has output value potential in the trillions; government to continue bolstering energy and talent support to help the industry upgrade
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Vice President 蕭美琴 attended the 27th Taiwan International Circuit Board Exhibition on the 20th, emphasizing that Taiwan's PCB industry has the potential to generate output value in the trillions. To address changes brought by AI technology, the government will strengthen the foundations of energy, water resources and talent, helping the industry upgrade and seize development opportunities.
Facts
Vice President 蕭美琴 attended the opening ceremony of the 27th Taiwan International Circuit Board Exhibition on the 20th.
Taiwan's PCB industry has the potential to generate output value in the trillions.
The exhibition's theme is “Energy-Efficient AI.”
The government is actively addressing energy challenges by expanding power generation facilities and strengthening grid resilience.
Close cooperation between the semiconductor and PCB industries is an important foundation for advancing the development of the five trusted industries.
Fund platform joins forces with 華南銀 to offer “retirement trust” and support a secure retirement for the public
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
基富通 and 華南銀行 have jointly launched the “Good Retirement Trust,” combining fund investments with a trust mechanism that earmarks funds for specific purposes to help clients plan for retirement, medical and care expenses while continuing to build assets over the long term.
Facts
基富通 and 華南銀行 have partnered to launch the “Good Retirement Trust,” aimed at meeting the public's needs for a secure retirement, medical care and support.
The “Good Retirement Trust” operates through 3 main mechanisms: uninterrupted fund investing, trust funds earmarked for specific purposes, and asset protection.
基富通 marks 10 years in operation, with fund assets surpassing NT$300 billion.
基富通 has 170,000 monthly investors making regular fixed-amount contributions, with deductions exceeding NT$4 billion.
Clients can transfer funds directly into a retirement trust without redeeming them first.
華南銀行 was rated by 金管會 as a leading provider of trust and retirement trust services.
AI gives older workers a boost! 勞動部 launches “45+ hospitality industry guidelines” to unlock a second career and ease labor shortages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In September 2026, 勞動部 upgraded its guidelines for employing middle-aged and older workers in the hospitality industry, adding guidance on AI-assisted job searches and flexible working hours. The revised guidelines are available on the 45+ Employment Resource Network to help businesses retain staff and workers find new employment.
Facts
In 2025, 勞動部 first issued 2 practical guides: the “Guidelines for Employing Middle-Aged and Older Workers in the Hospitality Industry (Employer Edition)” and the “Workplace Guidelines (Worker Edition).”
In September 2026, 勞動部 comprehensively updated the content to address issues of greatest concern to the industry and workers.
The revision adds guidance to help workers use AI tools to write resumes and prepare for interviews.
The “Employer Edition” handbook covers the 4 major stages of workforce management: recruitment, hiring, training and retention.
Both handbooks are available on 勞動部's “45+ Employment Resource Network.”
Non-financial companies with capital of more than NT$2 billion take note: 櫃買中心's IFRS sustainability disclosure section revamped and now online
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
櫃買中心 today (the 20th) launched a revamped “IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards Alignment” section, updating its roadmap through 2026-2031. It also offers transitional measures for third-stage companies, including delayed disclosure of sustainability information other than climate-related information and an exemption for Scope 3, to help businesses stay up to date on alignment requirements.
Facts
The Taipei Exchange (櫃買中心) officially launched a revamped version of its “IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards Alignment” section today (20).
The timeline for the “Roadmap for Listed and OTC Companies” has been updated to 2026 through 2031.
The third phase covers non-financial, non-insurance companies with paid-in capital of at least NT$2 billion but less than NT$5 billion.
Third-phase companies will have 2 additional years to disclose sustainability information other than climate-related information.
Third-phase companies are temporarily exempt from disclosing Scope 3 information.
Second- and third-phase companies are exempt from greenhouse gas assurance at the parent-company level.
APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting opens in Hong Kong, drawing more than 500 representatives to discuss regional cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting opened in Hong Kong on the 20th, with more than 500 representatives discussing regional cooperation and the green economy. China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an stressed the need to deepen cooperation, while Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlighted Hong Kong’s strengths as a “super-connector.” The meeting has also driven high hotel occupancy in the city.
Facts
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers’ Meeting is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre starting Tuesday (20).
The meeting attracted more than 500 senior finance officials and business and political leaders from 21 member economies.
Key topics at this year’s meeting include fiscal policies supporting livelihoods, financing for digital infrastructure, inclusive finance, and promoting exchanges among young finance professionals.
China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an urged member economies to deepen cooperation and develop new growth drivers in areas such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy and green industries.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee welcomed the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (亞洲基礎設施投資銀行) to issue bonds using Hong Kong’s mature bond market.
Miramar Group (美麗華集團) Chief Operating Officer Chan Chung-yi said hotel occupancy in the Wan Chai district reached 98% during the meeting.
Even the downgraded version is in hot demand! China’s 三 tech giants reportedly order more than 3 million of Nvidia’s new cards, but supply remains uncertain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China’s tech giants 字節跳動, Alibaba and Tencent have ordered more than 3 million Nvidia RTX PRO 5500 graphics cards, with a potential value exceeding US$35 billion. Production constraints and export controls mean only 5-10% may actually be delivered, reflecting China’s shortage of AI computing power and a shift toward inference applications.
Facts
字節跳動, Alibaba and Tencent have collectively ordered more than 3 million RTX PRO 5500 graphics cards.
The orders are worth more than US$35 billion at listed prices.
Nvidia told customers that global production of the RTX PRO 5500 could be limited to 3 million cards at most in 2027.
Some partners have been told they may ultimately receive only 5% to 10% of the quantities they need.
Chinese companies are primarily buying the RTX PRO 5500 for AI inference.
CoreWeave’s credit storm: Why is Wall Street comparing it to “Silicon Valley Bank”?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Debt concerns at U.S. cloud computing provider CoreWeave have triggered market panic and sent its shares tumbling. Wall Street investment banks see this as an isolated overreaction rather than a systemic risk, but hedge funds warn of operational risks from high leverage.
Facts
CoreWeave shares plunged more than 15% in a week, while yields on its unsecured bonds maturing in 2031 and 2032 surged to nearly 16%, a level associated with junk bonds.
Wall Street giants including Barclays, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase have unanimously clarified that this is an isolated overreaction similar to the 2023 “矽谷銀行(SVB)” episode, not a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.
CoreWeave carries US$35 billion to US$50 billion in debt. The US$1.5 billion in unsecured bonds caught up in the sell-off accounts for only a tiny fraction of its total debt and just 4% to 5% of global AI capital spending.
CoreWeave’s main financing method is asset-backed delayed-draw term loans (DDTLs) arranged through special-purpose vehicles (SPVs), secured directly by GPUs and take-or-pay contracts with top customers such as 微軟(MSFT-US) and Meta(META-US).
JPMorgan equity analyst Samik Chatterjee rates CoreWeave “Overweight,” noting that its five-year contracts have an unlevered internal rate of return (IRR) of about 15%, above its weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 9% to 11%.
Gartner analysts and Index & Cie Chief Investment Officer Tommaso Leodari warn that an estimated 80% of emerging cloud providers will cease independent operations by 2030.
2 people suffered out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).
The accident occurred when a bolt broke as a crane was lifting and installing a steel structure.
Original台積電已將相關工程自主停工。
The Southern Taiwan Science Park Bureau will order work stoppages and impose penalties on businesses and employers that violate the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
國喬 plans to invest NT$1.485 billion in an electronic specialty chemicals fund over 10 years, accelerating its expansion into the specialty materials market
國喬’s 三 key business strategies are product upgrading, global market expansion and investment diversification.
As part of its product-upgrading efforts, 國喬 continues to invest in high-value materials such as electronic-grade hydrogen with a low carbon footprint.
國喬’s general manager is Tseng Chia-hsiung.
國喬 is pursuing its “Pivot and Partner” plan because of the downturn across the petrochemical industry.
Perryman will melt, forge and roll titanium at its Houston, Pennsylvania, facility. The material used for Duo will contain at least 80% recycled content.
Wait times for delivery of some iPhone Duo models stretched to about 14 weeks on the first day of preorders.
South Korea’s biggest IPO this year plunges 32% on debut! AI cloud giant Elice faces a capital winter
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South Korean AI cloud infrastructure provider Elice plunged 32% on its Kosdaq debut on Feb. 20, 2026, marking the worst performance by a major IPO on its first day. Despite exceptionally strong demand for the offering, a market reassessment of the capital-intensive AI business model sent the stock tumbling.
Facts
Elice raised 201 billion won at a price of 90,500 won per share. Institutional demand was 388.84 times the shares offered, while retail investors tied up more than 10.3 trillion won.
Elice’s revenue in the first half of 2026 rose 200% year on year to 34.4 billion won, while operating profit swung to a profit of 10.3 billion won.
Elice was founded in 2015 by 三 KAIST doctoral students and provides servers, liquid-cooled chips and containerized modular data center services.
Ke Yan, head of research at Shenton Research, said AI infrastructure deals are now focusing on the ability to pay and the sustainability of payments.
Companies mentioned：Elice、Smartkarma、Zian Investment Management、CoreWeave、Petra Capital Management、Shenton Research、高盛、Kiwoom Securities
Oil prices surge again! West Texas crude tops US$110, while Brent hits a 五-month high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
International oil prices rose amid tensions in the Middle East and attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas crude topped $110, while Brent crude hit a five-month high. Concerns about supply disruptions and expectations of a decline in U.S. inventories provided further support for prices.
Facts
Near-month West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures topped $110 per barrel.
WTI crude futures for November delivery were quoted at $110.48 per barrel.
At least 18 vessels have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two weeks.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed the tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine laid by its forces.
Taiwan stocks test quarterly moving average again as foreign investors continue selling, offloading NT$79.5 billion for 10 straight sessions and turning to electronics contract manufacturers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks fell 529 points today as foreign investors continued net selling, offloading NT$79.54 billion for 10 consecutive sessions and bringing cumulative net sales to more than NT$838 billion. While foreign investors sold heavily in ETFs and stocks such as 友達, they turned around and bought electronics contract manufacturers such as 緯創 and 仁寶, as well as traditional industry stocks, and covered short positions in Taiwan index futures.
Facts
Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$79.54 billion today, extending their selling streak to 10 consecutive trading sessions.
Foreign investors' cumulative net sales reached NT$838.065 billion.
Foreign investors covered 1,450 short positions in Taiwan index futures, reducing their net short positions to 89,700 contracts.
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Foreign investors recorded net purchases of 32,800 units of 緯創, 15,000 units of 仁寶 and 8,068 units of 英業達.
高通 announced global layoffs, with affected employees expected to be notified starting in November. The move aims to optimize staffing in response to weak consumer electronics demand and accelerate a shift toward non-phone businesses such as AI data centers. The company hopes these businesses can make up for lost phone revenue by 2027.
Facts
高通 will carry out performance-based layoffs worldwide, with affected employees expected to be notified starting in November.
As of last September, 高通 had about 52,000 employees worldwide.
高通 shares have risen just 1.5% this year, lagging the S&P 500 by more than 12% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, which has gained nearly 60%.
高通 expects growth in data centers and other non-phone businesses to offset lost smartphone revenue by fiscal 2027.
高通 expects most of its chip sales in fiscal 2027 to come from businesses outside smartphones.
Hong Kong-listed AI model leaders suffer steep losses; 智譜's market value has shed more than HK$830 billion this year
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Shares of Hong Kong-listed AI model leaders 智譜 and MINIMAX tumbled, with 智譜's market value shedding more than HK$830 billion this year. Despite MINIMAX releasing a new model with improved technical performance, the market still faces severe pressure to correct valuations.
Facts
智譜 shares plunged more than 6%, reducing its total market value to HK$236.3 billion.
智譜 has lost more than HK$830 billion in market value since its year-to-date peak.
智譜 hit a record high of HK$1.07 trillion on June 22 this year.
MINIMAX-W shares plunged more than 7%, continuing to test record lows.
MINIMAX's M3.1 Flash model increased online inference speed by nearly 3 times.
MINIMAX's M3.1 Flash model cuts usage costs by about 70%.
Poll: Trump's approval rating hits record low; more than half say he uses presidency for personal gain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Several polls show Trump's approval rating at a record low, with 66% saying he uses his office for personal gain. Discontent over the economy and rising gasoline prices have damaged his standing, while Democrats hold a substantial lead in congressional ballot surveys.
Facts
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66% of Americans believe Trump uses the powers of the presidency for personal gain.
Democrats lead Republicans by 12 percentage points in the generic congressional ballot poll.
An NBC poll shows 71% of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track.
48% of respondents said their financial situation is worse than when Trump returned to office in 2025.
67% of respondents believe Trump is not committed to protecting press freedom.
75% of respondents rated the current economy as poor or bad.
Lai Ching-te: Hardware industry should go global and boost the competitiveness of Taiwan manufacturers in the high-end supply chain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
President Lai Ching-te attended the Taichung Hardware Show, emphasizing that Taiwan's hardware exports total NT$112 billion, ranking among the world's top 5. The government will support small and medium-sized enterprises in upgrading through policy measures and expanding into high-end applications. He also cited Taiwan-U.S. tariff advantages and plans to expand the convention center.
Facts
Taiwan's hardware industry exported NT$112 billion worth of goods in 2025.
Taiwan is one of the world's top 5 hardware exporters.
Taiwan and the United States signed a reciprocal trade agreement, setting reciprocal tariffs at 15%.
The central government has earmarked a total budget of NT$6 billion for Phase 2 of the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center project.
A total of 2,072 products are exempt from reciprocal tariffs.
Construction on Phase 2 of the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center is expected to begin in 2027.
The 光洋科 syndicated loan was oversubscribed by 181%, while the 創鉅 syndicated loan was oversubscribed by 173%.
A signing ceremony for the syndicated loans was held today (20).
The financial institutions participating in the syndicated loans included 元大銀行, 合作金庫, 華南銀行, 兆豐銀行, 台灣銀行, 第一銀行, 土地銀行 and 安泰銀行.
After 創鉅 spun off from 光洋科’s semiconductor division in 2025, it focused on front-end advanced semiconductor processes and back-end advanced packaging materials.
The syndicated loans incorporate ESG sustainability-linked indicators, with resource recycling and reuse, as well as energy conservation and carbon reduction, included in the interest-rate adjustment mechanism.
A NT$5 million annual salary for liberal arts graduates—is it really a dream? Details emerge of 輝達’s latest “Director of Government Affairs” opening: political savvy is just the baseline
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Facts
輝達’s Taiwan opening is for a “Director, Government Affairs,” with job number JR2024147.
The position requires applicants to have more than 15 years of relevant work experience and at least 5 years of team leadership experience.
輝達’s overseas headquarters is located in Beishike.
輝達 is also looking in Taiwan to fill a “Marketing Specialist—Events and Marketing Communications” position.
From Coastal Sea Goddess to Goddess of Myriad Forms! NMTL unveils the century-long cultural journey of Mazu worship across the sea to Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
國立臺灣歷史博物館 will hold the “Goddess of Myriad Forms” special exhibition from October 2026 to May 2027, combining precious artifacts from Taiwan and abroad with digital technology to explore the historical evolution and cultural significance of Mazu worship in Taiwan.
Facts
國立臺灣歷史博物館 is presenting “Goddess of Myriad Forms: Special Exhibition on Mazu Worship and Culture in Taiwan,” running from October 13, 2026, to May 16, 2027.
Exhibits include 7 Qing dynasty “Illustrations of Mazu’s Sacred Deeds” from the Rijksmuseum collection and a 17th-century white porcelain Guanyin statue attributed to He Chaozong.
The exhibition is divided into 五 sections: “Coastal Sea Goddess,” “Good Fortune at Sea,” “A Grand Entrance,” “Incense for Ten Thousand Years” and “Blessings for the Good-Willed.”
The exhibition is located in Special Exhibition Room 1 on the 4th floor of the Exhibition and Education Building at 國立臺灣歷史博物館.
The exhibition is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed on Mondays.
Homegrown production hits a major bottleneck! India’s Tejas fighter constrained by US-made “heart,” widening air force capability gap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
India’s air force faces a serious capability gap as reliance on US-made engines for its domestically produced Tejas fighter creates a production bottleneck. Former Chief of Air Staff Singh warned that production must be accelerated to fill the gap left by the retirement of aging aircraft. Experts called for greater domestic engine-manufacturing capacity to reduce supply-chain risks.
Facts
Former Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Singh warned that 36 to 40 Tejas fighters must be produced each year to maintain a force of 42 active squadrons.
Delays in the development and deployment of the Tejas Mark 1A are primarily due to severe delays in F404 engine deliveries from US-based GE Aerospace.
GE Aerospace has committed to delivering 3 F404-IN20 engines in August 2026 and 4 in September, with a year-end target of 20 engines.
India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has set a target of producing 24 Tejas fighters annually and has already ordered 83 Mark 1A aircraft.
The Indian Air Force officially retired its final batch of 36 MiG-21 fighters in September 2025.
Not 三立 or 民視! This outlet is the most influential in the “ocean current” news story: An analysis of coverage by 19 media outlets reveals who writes about it most
民視 was the first media outlet to use “ocean current” repeatedly, beginning on August 15.
In the influence analysis, only ETtoday (+3.1%) and 民視 (+3.0%) reached statistical significance, making them among the most influential outlets.
The share of the “ocean current” phenomenon that actually reached beyond the pan-green echo chamber was only about 3 tenths, not the 6 tenths of spillover suggested by online buzz.
A 戴立安民調 poll found that Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang had 50.3% support, far ahead of Kuomintang Taipei mayor Chiang Wan-an at 33.3%.
Typhoon update》Severe Typhoon Fengshen expected to bring its strongest winds and rain on Friday; Chiang Wan-an comments on whether to call a typhoon day off
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Severe Typhoon Fengshen is approaching Taiwan and is expected to have its greatest impact on the north from the 23rd to the 24th. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an inspected the city’s typhoon response center and said the decision on whether to declare a typhoon day off would be based on wind and rain conditions, with public safety the priority.
Facts
Severe Typhoon Fengshen is expected to have its most noticeable impact on northern Taiwan on Friday and Saturday.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said he would decide whether to declare a typhoon day off after fully assessing wind and rain conditions.
The Taipei City Government estimates that Typhoon Fengshen will be closest to Taipei at 5 p.m. on the 23rd.
The weather agency estimates the probability of issuing a land warning at 50% to 60%.
Rain in Taipei’s low-lying areas from early morning through the evening on the 23rd is expected to approach heavy-rain levels.
信民學會 poll》Shen Po-yang trounces Chiang Wan-an by 17 percentage points! Hsu Chiao-hsin questions sample makeup: “Looks like a Tainan poll”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
信民協會 released a poll on the 2026 Taipei mayoral race showing Shen Po-yang leading Chiang Wan-an by 17 percentage points, with 50.3% support. Kuomintang legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin questioned the sample’s composition and warned that a spiral-of-silence effect could introduce uncertainty into the race.
Facts
A poll released by 信民協會 found Shen Po-yang with 50.3% support and Chiang Wan-an with 33.3%.
Kuomintang legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin questioned the poll’s sample composition, saying it looked like a Tainan poll.
Hsu Chiao-hsin said the sample included 26% pan-blue voters, 4% Taiwan People’s Party voters and about 40% Democratic Progressive Party voters.
The poll was conducted from October 14 to October 16, with 1,075 valid samples.
Hsu Chiao-hsin said the “spiral of silence” effect could be both an opportunity and a crisis for the Kuomintang.
Taiwan Railways announced that starting 115年11月10日, the booking cutoff on its “台鐵e訂通” mobile app will be shortened from 30 minutes before departure to 5 minutes, narrowing the service gap with 高鐵 and making travel more convenient.
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The booking deadline on Taiwan Railways’ “台鐵e訂通” app will be shortened from 30 minutes before departure to 5 minutes before departure.
The new Taiwan Railways app booking rules are scheduled to take effect on 115年11月10日（Tuesday）.
The rule change follows the booking model of the 高鐵 app, which accepts bookings as long as the train has not left the station.
Taiwan Railways has scrapped tiered advance-booking periods for discounts offered to university students traveling on reserved-seat trains for more than 50 kilometers, replacing them with a fixed discount.
The daily personal booking limit on the 台鐵e訂通 app has been raised from 6 tickets to 9, and passengers can collect 6 tickets for companions at once.
Even Taiwan’s “sacred mountain” isn’t immune to a steep drop? Ruan Mu-hua reveals the “culprit behind 台積電’s weakening”: They are aggressively cashing out of ADRs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Finance expert Ruan Mu-hua analyzed the post-earnings-call decline in 台積電 shares and the sharp drop in its ADR, saying international investors cashing out had narrowed the premium. He also warned that AI capital spending would slow in 2027, putting financially vulnerable companies at risk.
Facts
台積電 shares fell NT$15 after its earnings call, closing at NT$2,405.
台積電’s ADR plunged nearly 11% before the earnings call and continued to fall 4% afterward.
台積電 raised its full-year 2026 revenue forecast, projecting annual growth of 44%.
The New Taiwan dollar weakened from 31.75 to 32.43, narrowing the ADR premium.
The market expects the growth rate of capital spending by global AI giants to fall from 100% to 20%-60%.
Guardian of New Taipei’s slopes! Soil and Water Conservation Service Team marks 21st anniversary as Chu Ti-chih honors outstanding engineers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The New Taipei City Government’s Agriculture Department held an event marking the Soil and Water Conservation Service Team’s 21st anniversary, where Deputy Mayor Chu Ti-chih honored outstanding engineers. The team has received performance awards for 6 consecutive years and demonstrated its expertise in emergency response during a recent landslide, while also promoting low-carbon soil and water conservation projects in support of the net-zero emissions policy.
Facts
The New Taipei City Government’s Agriculture Department held the “New Taipei City Soil and Water Conservation Service Team 21st Anniversary Training and Exchange Event” on the 20th, with Deputy Mayor Zhu Tizhi presenting awards to recognize team members.
The New Taipei City Soil and Water Conservation Service Team has received the Ministry of Agriculture’s “Outstanding National Service Team” award for 6 consecutive years.
The New Taipei City Soil and Water Conservation Service Team is made up of 4 professional engineering associations covering civil engineering, soil and water conservation, water resources, and geotechnical engineering, and brings together 80 engineers.
On June 18 this year, heavy rain caused a roadside slope collapse in the Xinpo 1st Street community in Xindian District. Team leader Su Yurui rushed to the scene immediately to help assess the situation.
Hillside areas account for about 88% of New Taipei City, making soil and water conservation crucial to residents’ safety and environmental sustainability.
The training event also presented the “114 Outstanding Design for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Reduction” award, recognizing the winning team for setting a model for low-carbon design.
The New Taipei City Government Agriculture Department’s soil and water conservation consultation hotline is 02-2965-9930.
Taiwan Industrial Week opens, with eight exhibition zones showcasing strengths and vying for AI and international business opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Taiwan Industrial Week opened on October 20 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, and runs for three days. Organized by 開國有限公司, it brings together four exhibitions and four themed zones, focusing on smart manufacturing and AI data center business opportunities.
Facts
The 2026 Taiwan Industrial Week opened on October 20 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, and runs through the 22nd.
This year’s event brings together 406 exhibitors and more than 6,000 products, with 183 B2B matchmaking sessions scheduled over three days.
The event features 83 conferences, forums, and experiential activities, and is expected to attract buyers and professionals from more than 80 countries, with total attendance exceeding 40,000.
The Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) enters its 25th edition, bringing together more than 30 global brands.
This year’s event has attracted participants from 10 countries and more than 20 international delegations.
The “2026 Engineers Connect” networking day will be held on October 21.
Seven guided tours are scheduled at the data center experience pavilion during the exhibition.
Is contributing 6% to your labor pension worth it? Expert calculations show that blindly following the trend could cost you millions in missed gains; this group could lose out by contributing before age 55
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Contributing 6% to your labor pension can increase retirement savings, but it reduces monthly pay, leaving employees hesitant. Labor Insurance Bureau statistics show that the voluntary contribution rate is 20.8%, while the labor pension fund has returned 29.25% this year. The Retirement Research Lab says the decision should take into account income tax brackets, retirement age, and investment returns, rather than focusing only on the fund’s high returns. Strong performance this year does not mean it is worthwhile in the long run. Voluntary contributions are more suitable for people aged 46 and older in higher tax brackets, while they are worthwhile only for people aged 55 and older in lower tax brackets.
Facts
As of the end of August this year, the share of workers contributing voluntarily has risen to 20.8%, a record high.
The labor pension fund has posted an impressive return of 29.25% this year.
The labor pension fund’s long-term 五-year average return is less than 1 percentage point behind global stock markets, but trails Taiwan stocks by more than 4 percentage points.
For people in the 12% income tax bracket, voluntary contributions become worthwhile starting at about age 46 if money not contributed to the fund can earn 1 percentage point more per year.
For regular employees in the 5% income tax bracket, voluntary contributions become more worthwhile at about age 55.
Distracted by phone for 13 seconds, causing 6 deaths! Japanese truck driver sentenced to 7 years; grieving families ask, “Is a human life worth only this much?”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A serious traffic accident in Japan’s Mie Prefecture left 6 people dead after a female driver was distracted by her phone. The court handed down the maximum sentence of 7 years, prompting the victims’ families to angrily question whether the punishment was too lenient.
Facts
The accident occurred in the early hours of March 20 this year on the Shin-Meishin Expressway in Kameyama, Mie Prefecture.
The driver, Mizutani, was distracted by watching a TikTok video on her phone for 13 seconds while driving.
The Tsu District Court sentenced the driver, Mizutani, to 7 years in prison, the maximum statutory penalty.
Japan’s Act on Punishment of Acts Inflicting Death or Injury by Driving a Motor Vehicle stipulates a maximum prison term of 7 years for negligent homicide.
A hint in the rocket car display? Rumors swirl that Elon Musk’s SpaceX and 特斯拉 will merge; the strategy behind it revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
SpaceX and 特斯拉 are set to announce their third-quarter financial results, drawing market attention to rumors of a merger between the two companies. Analysts say investors will focus on Starlink revenue growth, how AI capital spending is translating into results, and 特斯拉’s profitability and long-term Robotaxi plans, although neither side has formally voiced support for a merger.
Facts
SpaceX and 特斯拉 will announce their third-quarter financial results on consecutive days this week.
Barclays estimates that in an all-stock deal, Musk would hold about 37% of the equity and 56% of the voting rights.
SpaceX’s AI capital expenditure in the second quarter reached US$15.8 billion.
Worried about burning through cash when starting a travel content business? Uncle Barry explains how travel fair tickets can cut costs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 ITF Taipei International Travel Fair is set to take place in November at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Hospitality expert Uncle Barry is using the occasion to offer advice to travel content creators, emphasizing that travel fair tickets can help reduce costs and that strategic filming and weekday stays can help build a portfolio and lay the groundwork for future commercial partnerships.
Facts
The 2026 ITF Taipei International Travel Fair will take place November 6–9 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1.
Hospitality expert and 人客多 founder Uncle Barry.
Uncle Barry has more than 15 years of front-line hospitality experience.
Uncle Barry advises beginners to start with domestic travel to reduce time and transportation costs.
Creators who can stay from Monday to Thursday are more likely to increase businesses’ willingness to discuss partnerships.
Taiwan’s first: Lu Shiow-yen officiates a wedding at 30,000 feet as 66 couples board a “flight of happiness” bound for Okinawa
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 台中市政府 held Taiwan’s first high-altitude wedding ceremony on October 20, 115, inviting 66 couples to honeymoon in Okinawa aboard a China Airlines charter flight. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen officiated the ceremony in person, combining it with the promotion of family-friendly policies and deepening tourism exchanges between Taichung and Okinawa.
Facts
Taichung City’s 115 joint wedding ceremony was held on October 20 under the theme “Love in Taichung, Love in the Clouds,” taking the wedding venue to an altitude of 30,000 feet.
Original本次活動共有66對新人參與，並搭乘中華航空專機飛往日本沖繩。
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen officiated the wedding in the air, guiding the couples as they exchanged rings on October 20, a date symbolizing “I still love you.”
中華航空 prepared custom-logo lollipops for the couples and offered an exclusive 13% discount on tickets.
After their arrival in Okinawa, the Okinawa Prefectural Government and 沖繩度假婚禮協會 held a welcoming ceremony and presented them with a “Certificate of Family Harmony.”
台中市政府 continues to promote the expansion of public childcare centers and preschools, increased childcare subsidies, and housing policies to help young families settle down.
Civil Affairs Bureau Director Wu Shi-wei said this year’s joint wedding for the first time combines an in-flight wedding ceremony with a honeymoon trip to Okinawa.
Who is ahead, Chiang Wan-an or Shen Po-yang? KMT lawmaker lists 3 warning signs in the “Dai Li-an poll” and says Chiang Wan-an should watch out for one thing
Polling expert Dai Li-an released the latest Taipei mayoral poll, showing Shen Po-yang leading Chiang Wan-an by 17 percentage points, with 50.3% support.
Chiang Wan-an's support fell from 41.7% in September to 33.3% in October.
KMT lawmaker Hung Meng-kai questioned Dai Li-an’s poll for making a forced comparison with TVBS data, casting doubt on its credibility.
The poll had 1,075 valid samples and was conducted from October 14 to October 16, 2026.
Hung Meng-kai warned Chiang Wan-an’s camp not to fall into the trap of being forced to spend its time responding to attacks from opponents.
Does 英特爾 also see promise in China’s domestic lithography equipment? CEO Chen Li-wu says Chinese chip technology “is not far behind the US”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
英特爾 CEO Chen Li-wu discussed US export controls on Chinese chip technology in an interview with Nikkei Asia. He said Chinese technology is not far behind and stressed that customer demand will determine whether US or Chinese companies win the competition.
Facts
英特爾 CEO Chen Li-wu believes Chinese chip technology is not far behind that of the US.
You can enjoy the sea breeze while shopping at 好市多: new Kaohsiung store becomes a leisure hotspot as warm-hearted employee is praised with “keep the service fee”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A user shared on Threads a heartwarming experience at the new 好市多 Kaohsiung store, where an employee proactively helped carry merchandise, prompting a strong online response and praise. The new store is also near the harbor, and its comfortable surroundings have made it a local leisure hotspot.
Facts
A netizen shared on Threads a heartwarming experience while shopping at 好市多’s new Kaohsiung store, where an employee proactively helped load the purchases onto her scooter.
The netizen said the thoughtful gesture moved her, prompting her to exclaim: “This is the kind of service I’m willing to pay a service fee for!”
好市多’s new Kaohsiung store is near the harbor, with pleasant surroundings and harbor views.
The netizen noted that the familiar former 好市多 store on Zhonghua Road had relocated, making this her first visit to the new store.
Other netizens shared that when they buy large appliances, employees proactively call over a burly male staff member to help push and carry the items onto their vehicles.
Milan protests spiral out of control as businesses are looted! Italy deploys 500 more troops; luxury stores close and remove stock to protect themselves
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Serious street unrest and looting broke out in Milan, Italy, and Deputy Prime Minister Salvini announced that 500 more troops would be deployed to maintain order. Several well-known retailers and luxury stores in the city center closed early and removed their goods to protect themselves. The government is drafting legal amendments to strengthen penalties for violence by minors.
Facts
Original義大利副總理薩爾維尼宣布增派500名陸軍部隊進駐米蘭以保衛城市。
Luxury brands including Chanel, Tiffany and Dior removed merchandise early from their stores on Via Monte Napoleone in Milan.
Police detained a total of 271 young people during the Milan riots, and 32 were formally arrested.
Those arrested included 23 minors and 13 foreign nationals.
Prime Minister Meloni is considering amending the law to expand preventive detention for minors.
The looted stores included Decathlon, Arc’teryx, Vodafone, Levi’s and Under Armour.
A total of 28 demonstrators were arrested in cities including Bologna, Brescia, Bergamo and Turin.
Taiwan’s AI-powered machine vision makes inroads at the Port of Rotterdam; Industrial Development Administration pavilion brings together 65 innovative technologies to showcase the electronics industry’s cross-sector capabilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Industrial Development Administration showcased 65 AI innovations at TAITRONICS 2026, where 安恩嘉 of 新漢集團 and Dutch CERTUS signed a memorandum of understanding on port AI vision technology, which has already secured an order from the Port of Rotterdam.
Reservations open for “Childhood Friends,” a collaboration featuring Kōme’s plum wine, Kotake’s cola and merchandise sets from 『活俠傳』
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
和飲九九貿易合同会社 has opened reservations for “Childhood Friends,” a collaboration product with Obb Studio’s wuxia RPG 『活俠傳』. The lineup includes cloudy plum wine featuring Yu Kōme, craft cola syrup featuring Kotake, and related merchandise sets. Shipping is scheduled for January 2027.
Facts
Cloudy plum wine, 720 ml
Alcohol content: 14%
Price: ¥6,180 (tax included)
Craft cola syrup, 200 ml
Price: 2,980 yen (tax included)
The price is ¥4,980 (tax included) for both Kōme and Kotake.
Price: ¥11,160 (tax included)
Price: ¥7,960 (tax included)
We will cover shipping for orders totaling ¥10,000 (tax included) or more.
Reservations are open from October 20 to November 20, 2026.
株式会社SAIKO takes over recruitment and career support business from Riorusa, launches under new structure on August 1, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社SAIKO took over the recruitment and career support business from 株式会社リオルサ and began operating under a new structure centered on Aichi Prefecture on August 1, 2026.
Palworld Global Popularity Poll 2026 results announced! Sekhmet takes 1st place in the Pal category! New update 『Side by Side』 also set to launch in winter 2026!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ポケットペア announced the results of the Palworld Global Popularity Poll 2026. Sekhmet took 1st place in the Pal category, while Zoe took 1st place in the character category. The new update 『Side by Side』 is also set to launch in winter 2026.
Facts
More than 280 Pals and in-game characters in total
Supports multiplayer for up to 32 players
Full release date: Friday, July 10, 2026
It has been decided that it will launch in winter 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポケットペア、Steam、PlayStation®5、Xbox Game Pass、Xbox Series X|S、Xbox One、Mac、Microsoft Store
FIDES and NO COFFEE collaboration item: New “NO FOOTBALL” series to go on general sale October 24
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A new entry in the “NO FOOTBALL CREWNECK” series, a collaboration between apparel brand FIDES, operated by 株式会社Fuse One, and Fukuoka-based coffee shop NO COFFEE, will go on general sale starting October 24, 2026.
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Available for general sale starting October 24, 2026.
“まつげちゃん” from アマイワナ’s eagerly awaited NEW album to be released early!
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Singer-songwriter アマイワナ’s eagerly awaited NEW album “Buffet” will be released digitally on November 18, 2026, with the advance track “まつげちゃん” set to launch on October 21, 2026. A solo concert has also been announced for January 29, 2027, at Shibuya WWW.
2.5D idol group “クロノヴァ” delivers a powerful anthem to “break through” adversity—music video for new song “BREAKØUT” to premiere Tuesday, October 20, 2026!
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The 2.5D idol group “クロノヴァ,” part of 株式会社VOISING, released the music video for its new song “BREAKØUT” on October 20, 2026. The track will lead the way in building excitement for the group’s solo concert at the Tokyo International Forum in November.