【Rakuten Shopping Marathon】All items half price for the first 2 hours. ベルモンド offers a 50% OFF coupon valid from 20:00 on October 24.
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Fun Standard株式会社 announced that the ベルモンド brand will distribute 100 coupons, available on a first-come, first-served basis, for 50% OFF all items for 2 hours from 20:00 on October 24 during the Rakuten Shopping Marathon.
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50% OFF on all items
Purchases of 5,000 yen or more
Limited to 100 coupons, available on a first-come, first-served basis
【Recommended for morning reading】Laugh out loud in 5 minutes! Short stories for children that make you laugh: “laugh” tales 〈5-minute “reading sketches” written by quirky comedians〉Here are the 3 books in the second installment of the “Books and Sketches That Make You Laugh in 5 Minutes” series!
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株式会社主婦と生活社 will simultaneously release 3 books in the second installment of its “Books and Sketches That Make You Laugh in 5 Minutes” series, a collection of short sketches for children by comedians, on December 11, 2026.
TV anime “らんま1/2” Season 3, Episode 28, “格闘茶道どす”: synopsis, advance preview stills, staff and trailer unveiled!
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The synopsis, staff, advance preview stills and trailer for Episode 28, “格闘茶道どす,” of Season 3 of the TV anime “らんま1/2” have been revealed. The series will air in Japan on 日本テレビ from October 2026 and stream exclusively on Netflix.
【From October 27】Free streaming begins for the “Still Time! Seminar on the 20th Small Business Sustainability Subsidy” 【助成金なう】
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株式会社ナビット will begin free streaming of a seminar explaining the “20th Small Business Sustainability Subsidy” on October 27. The seminar will cover changes to the program, which offers up to ¥2.5 million in subsidies, and the application deadline (December 15, 2026).
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Up to 2.5 million yen
The application deadline for the 20th round is December 15
The popular collaboration cafe “L’Arcafe 2026 at PARCO CAFE,” commemorating the 35th anniversary of L’Arc-en-Ciel, is opening a limited-time drink stand and merchandise shop at 福岡PARCO!
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A drink stand and merchandise shop for “L’Arcafe 2026 at PARCO CAFE,” commemorating the 35th anniversary of L’Arc-en-Ciel, will open for a limited time at 福岡PARCO. みのりカフェ will serve limited-edition drinks made with domestic ingredients and whisky options, while original merchandise will be sold in the adjacent area.
Original静岡・東京の注目の食・ファッション・音楽が交差する1日「MAKE SOME NOISE！」「HIVE JUNCTION by PICKYOU」静岡PARCOで同時開催！
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The food market “MAKE SOME NOISE!,” bringing together restaurants from Tokyo and Shizuoka, and the influencer flea market “HIVE JUNCTION by PICKYOU” will be held simultaneously on the rooftop of 静岡PARCO on November 3, 2026.
A personal letter and a good-luck charm keychain are here! Sales begin for the “ファイティングイーグルス名古屋 2026-27 Season Opening Commemorative Lottery”!
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ぴあ株式会社 has launched sales of a lottery commemorating the start of the 2026-27 season for basketball team ファイティングイーグルス名古屋 on its online lottery service Pickzy.
A new bûche de Noël conceived by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno at “Le Jardin” in Dior’s Paris flagship store, “30 Montaigne,” will go on sale from December 1.
Selected for the newly established “Plastic Circulation Contribution Award” category at the “52nd Reiwa 8 Resource Circulation Technology and Systems Awards”
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株式会社エフピコ has received the newly established “Plastic Circulation Contribution Award” at the “Reiwa 8 Resource Circulation Technology and Systems Awards,” organized by 一般社団法人産業環境管理協会.
No more rummaging around! A quick-release strap with a magnetic buckle is now available for preorder on the crowdfunding site Makuake!
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株式会社Active has begun taking preorders on the crowdfunding site Makuake for “MagQuick,” a quick-release strap featuring “V-Buckle,” a magnetic fastening component made by German company FIDLOCK社.
SamuraiAX adds a feature to its business AI agent OS “Samurai App” that lets users create workflows by chatting, so set procedures can be executed in the order specified.
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株式会社Kiva has released a new feature for its business AI agent OS “Samurai App” that lets users create and run workflows simply by giving instructions in chat.
“Zawazawa,” “So good....!” and “Money is heavier than life” merchandise, an underground chinchirorin cleaning cloth, and a “Ice-cold beer!” beer mug from “Kaiji” are now available for preorder....! 【株式会社コスパ】
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株式会社コスパ has opened preorders for new apparel and miscellaneous goods based on the manga “Kaiji,” written by Nobuyuki Fukumoto. The products are scheduled for release in late January 2027 as part of preparations for the release of the film “Kaiji: Jinsei Revanji Gēmu.”
10/23 work and school closure update／Kaohsiung announces typhoon day! 3 other southern counties and cities follow suit; a roundup of Champi typhoon closure information
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The Kaohsiung City Government announced work and school closures on October 23 due to Typhoon Champi, with 3 other southern counties and cities following suit.
Would accepting “one country, two systems” be acceptable even at the cost of freedom and democracy? Mainland Affairs Council releases latest poll, with 88.3% of Taiwanese responding
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The Mainland Affairs Council released its latest poll in October 2026, finding that 88.3% of respondents opposed “peaceful unification and one country, two systems” and arrangements that would mean losing freedom and democracy. Most respondents supported maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the view that the two sides are not subordinate to each other. They also said the Chinese Communist Party was undermining peace and called on Beijing to stop applying pressure.
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88.3% of respondents disagreed with the idea of accepting “peaceful unification and one country, two systems,” even at the cost of freedom and democracy.
86.5% of respondents supported maintaining the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
78.8% of respondents agreed that “the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China are not subordinate to each other.”
52.3% of respondents said the Chinese Communist Party was undermining peace across the Taiwan Strait.
80.6% of respondents supported the government increasing the defense budget and strengthening self-defense capabilities.
The poll obtained 1073 valid samples, with a confidence level of 95%.
How powerful can an autumn typhoon be? Champi approaches; fan page compares 4 historical autumn typhoons and points to the key factor in rainfall
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Moderate Typhoon Champi is approaching Taiwan. A weather fan page compared historical autumn typhoon data and said the interaction with the terrain will determine rainfall distribution. The Central Weather Administration warned of a risk of torrential rain in northern Taiwan and the Yilan mountains from the 23rd to the 24th, and urged the public to watch for changes in the storm’s track.
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The weather fan page “觀氣象看天氣” compared 4 historical autumn typhoons: Seth in 1994, Mitag in 2019, Krosa in 2007 and Jangmi in 2008.
Whether Champi interacts with Taiwan’s terrain and veers off course is one of the key factors in whether central and southern Taiwan will see significant rainfall.
The Central Weather Administration expects Champi to be closest to Taiwan from daytime through the evening on the 23rd.
Northern Taiwan and the Yilan mountains should prepare for rainfall of torrential-rain levels or higher on the 23rd and 24th.
Which day will see the heaviest rain from Typhoon Champi? 3-day rainfall could reach 900 millimeters! Weather agency warns that “3 counties and cities” could see rain through the long weekend
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The Central Weather Administration issued a land warning for approaching Typhoon Champi, forecasting extreme rainfall in northern Taiwan and the Yilan mountains from the 22nd to the 24th, with accumulated rainfall reaching 900 millimeters. The governments of New Taipei, Taoyuan and Yilan have activated disaster-prevention measures, urging residents to be on guard against torrential rain, landslides and flooding. The rain is expected to ease from the 25th.
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Three-day accumulated rainfall from Typhoon Champi from the 22nd to the 24th could reach 900 millimeters in mountainous areas of New Taipei City, Taoyuan City and Yilan County.
The Central Weather Administration issued a land typhoon warning at 11:30 a.m. on October 22.
At 5 p.m. on the 22nd, Typhoon Champi weakened from a severe typhoon to a moderate typhoon.
The highest 24-hour rainfall forecast for the Yilan mountains is 300 to 450 millimeters, from 2 p.m. on October 22 to 2 p.m. on the 23rd.
The New Taipei City Government warned of landslide risks on the Shiding-to-Pinglin section of Provincial Highway 9 and the Xindian-to-Wulai section of Provincial Highway 9A.
75-year-old husband saved 50 million, but after developing dementia couldn’t even withdraw funds for nursing care! His 72-year-old wife took the passbook to the bank, only to be turned away
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A 75-year-old man with dementia in Japan had 50 million yen in savings, but his wife was refused when she tried to withdraw money for his care. The article explains why the bank refused and introduces legal ways to manage assets in Taiwan, including guardianship declarations, voluntary guardianship and care trusts.
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Article 14 of Taiwan’s Civil Code stipulates that when a person is no longer able to express their intentions due to a mental disorder or other impairment of mental faculties, a court may issue a guardianship declaration upon application.
Those eligible to apply for a guardianship declaration include the person concerned, their spouse, relatives within the fourth degree of kinship, and other agencies or individuals specified by law.
After a court issues a guardianship declaration, the guardian and the person who jointly prepares the inventory of assets must generally submit it to the court within 2 months.
A voluntary guardianship agreement must be notarized by a notary in accordance with the law and takes effect when the person is placed under guardianship by court order.
A care trust uses a trust agreement to place assets under the management of a trustee, who then pays living expenses, medical costs, care-facility fees or caregiver expenses as agreed.
Spend a night at the museum: October 31 overnight stay at the Shihsanhang Museum gets a dreamlike upgrade
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新北市立十三行博物館 will hold its overnight event from late October to early November. For the first time this year, visitors will be able to sleep in a 15-meter immersive underwater tunnel. The event will also feature Taiwanese-language tours and interactive performances of Taiwanese opera, offering families a cultural experience.
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新北市立十三行博物館’s annual “Spend a Night at the Museum” event will take place from October 31 to November 1.
For the first time, this year’s event will let visitors sleep in a 15-meter “immersive underwater tunnel” featuring seamless projection technology.
The “Spend a Night at the Museum” event is free, with space for 30 groups of parents and children.
Registration opens on the official website at 10 a.m. on October 23.
Popular historic site Huwei School Auditorium marks its third anniversary; return to school together on 10/31 and 11/1
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Huwei School Auditorium, part of 新北市立淡水古蹟博物館, is approaching its third anniversary and will hold a homecoming event from late October to early November. The event combines historic-site restoration with the needs of modern families, adding a block-play area, picture books and an outdoor play area, as well as free elective classes, to help the public connect with historic architecture in a relaxed way.
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Huwei School Auditorium will hold events marking its third anniversary on October 31 and November 1.
New block-play, picture-book and outdoor play areas will be unveiled during the event.
The homecoming event will offer 3 elective classes—gymnastics fun, DIY Japanese-era toys and hands-on historic-building blocks—with 120 places available.
Registration for the elective classes opens at 10 a.m. on October 23, with no tuition or fees.
Huwei School Auditorium is located at No. 28, Lane 30, Xinsheng Street, Tamsui District, New Taipei City.
Huwei School Auditorium is the only surviving school building from the early Japanese colonial period in Tamsui.
Tamsui Historical Museum Director Tsai Mei-chih said historic sites can become public spaces connected to everyday life.
【After-Work Economics】How did bad cholesterol go from 160 to 55? NTU doctor saw arterial plaque shrink firsthand!
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NTU cardiologist Wang Tsung-tao discussed atypical heart attack symptoms, such as shortness of breath, on the program “After-Work Economics.” He also shared a treatment case in which a patient’s LDL fell from 160 to 55 and arterial plaque shrank.
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NTU cardiologist Wang Tsung-tao appeared on the program “After-Work Economics” to discuss information about heart attacks.
One patient lowered their bad cholesterol, or LDL, from 160 to 55 through treatment.
A heart attack does not always cause chest pain; shortness of breath may also be a warning sign.
台灣動脈硬化暨血管病醫學會 is one of the program’s public-interest partners.
台灣諾華股份有限公司 is one of the program’s public-interest partners.
Developer of Street Fighter and Resident Evil! Japanese gaming giant 卡普空 hacked, exposing 11.77 million member email addresses
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Japanese gaming giant 卡普空 confirmed that its membership service, “CAPCOM ID,” was hacked, exposing 11.77 million email addresses and resulting in 196 passwords being altered. The company has completed emergency security measures and password resets, stressed that game operations were unaffected, and apologized to customers.
Facts
卡普空 confirmed that a third party illegally accessed and breached its online membership service, “CAPCOM ID.”
The breach included 11,774,247 member email addresses.
The exposed data for 43 individuals included members’ dates of birth, gender, country/region, and nicknames.
It was confirmed that the passwords for 196 accounts had been illegally altered, but the original passwords were not exposed.
卡普空 forcibly reset the passwords of accounts whose passwords had been altered.
卡普空 discovered suspicious signs of unauthorized access to “CAPCOM ID” on October 19.
Officials said the incident had no impact on any games and players could continue using the services.
Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan advance 154 cooperative projects in 4 years; Hou You-yi: Cross-regional cooperation makes life more convenient for residents
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New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi and others attended the 4th mayors’ meeting of Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei and Taoyuan on the 22nd, announcing that the 4 cities had advanced a total of 154 cooperative projects. They stressed that cross-regional cooperation and rail construction would promote shared regional prosperity.
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New Taipei City expects its rail network to reach 189 kilometers and 182 stations by 2035.
2026 New Taipei Christmasland opens 11/13! Kanahei’s Usagi arrives; see the highlights of all 7 illuminated zones
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The 2026 New Taipei Christmasland opens on November 13, with New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi announcing a partnership with Kanahei’s Small Animals IP. The event features 4 main illumination zones and 7 additional participating zones, aiming to create a warm festive atmosphere and boost local tourism through diverse light installations and performances.
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The 2026 New Taipei Christmasland will open on November 13 and run through December 27.
If Guo Zherong’s prediction is wrong, he will give away 5,000 cups of bubble tea.
Guo Zherong believes that with the nine-in-one elections approaching, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an may declare a “political typhoon day.”
New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi said Friday’s rainfall would meet the threshold for suspending work and classes.
The Central Weather Administration forecast that from 06:00 to 12:00 on the 23rd, winds in coastal townships of Keelung City, New Taipei City, and several other counties and cities would reach the threshold.
The 4 zodiac signs least likely to rely on their parents! They would rather shoulder hardships alone than ask family for help; the first would not ask even when broke
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This article discusses folk beliefs about the 4 zodiac signs least likely to depend on their parents, highlighting their independence and willingness to endure hardship rather than ask family for help. It notes that this is a folk belief.
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The article notes that folk beliefs do not represent this site’s position.
Health insurance premium amendment betrays intergenerational justice; Taiwan Forward challenges Taiwan People’s Party at its headquarters, calls on Huang Kuo-chang to debate
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The Taiwan Forward Alliance challenged Taiwan People’s Party chair Huang Kuo-chang on October 22, criticizing his proposed amendment to exempt seniors from health insurance premiums for lacking a funding plan and harming disadvantaged groups. The alliance called for a public debate to defend intergenerational justice.
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The Taiwan Forward Alliance held a press conference outside the Taiwan People’s Party headquarters on October 22 and challenged party chair Huang Kuo-chang.
The Taiwan Forward Alliance is made up of 4 political parties: the New Power Party, the Taiwan Obasan Political Equality Party, the Taiwan Statebuilding Party, and the Taiwan Green Party.
New Power Party chair Wang Wan-yu criticized the Taiwan People’s Party for abandoning the spirit of the third force, saying its past emphasis on fiscal discipline had become a joke.
Lai Chung-chiang, convener of the Economic Democracy Union think tank, said the amendment’s total funding needs could far exceed the NT$40 billion estimated using NT$826 per month.
The amendment removes subsidies for certain copayments and uncovered services, depriving 66,000 low- and middle-income seniors whose income is 1.5 to 2.5 times the basic living expense of the legal basis for medical subsidies.
Taipei City council candidate Chen Chih-ying said that under next year’s budgets across Taiwan’s counties and cities, seniors would receive an average annual subsidy of NT$13,000 per person, while working-age adults would receive just NT$95.
New Taipei City council candidate Chen Wan-yu said the bill would cost NT$40 billion a year, more than half of the NT$25.7 billion combined total for central government childcare subsidies and child-rearing allowances for children aged 0 to 2 next year.
Latest October 23 work and school closure announcements | Typhoon days across Taiwan’s 22 counties and cities; Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Taoyuan and Yilan to announce at 8 p.m. 【Updating】
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Typhoon Fung-wong is approaching, and the Central Weather Administration has issued a land typhoon warning, expanding the warning area to 7 counties and cities. The storm’s radius is expected to cover all of Taiwan on the 23rd. Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan are expected to announce typhoon days at 8 p.m. on the 22nd, while some outlying islands and townships have already suspended work and classes.
Facts
The Central Weather Administration issued a land typhoon warning at 11:30 a.m. on the 22nd.
The warning area for Typhoon Fung-wong has expanded to 7 counties and cities.
Typhoon Fung-wong’s storm radius is expected to cover all of Taiwan on the 23rd.
Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Taoyuan, Yilan, and Tainan are expected to announce typhoon days at around 8 p.m. on the 22nd.
Work and classes were suspended ahead of schedule on the afternoon of the 22nd in Lanyu and Green Island in Taitung County, and Fengbin Township in Hualien County.
Taiwan’s longtime state-owned investment trust disappears into history! Merger of 4 state-owned investment trusts: largest shareholder with 50% stake and employees’ futures revealed
Win NT$90,000! 尖點（8021） stock subscription closes tomorrow; see the offering price and winning odds
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Drill-bit maker 尖點（8021） is conducting a public offering for a cash capital increase, with an offering price of NT$388, below the market price, drawing investor interest. The company is benefiting from AI server demand and performing strongly, but only 340 lots are available, and investors should be aware of volatility risks.
Facts
The offering price for 尖點（8021）’s public subscription for its cash capital increase is NT$388 per share.
Based on the October 22 closing price of NT$479, the potential price difference for 尖點 shares is NT$91 per share.
The total public subscription quota for Jiante this time is only 340 lots.
Jiante's consolidated revenue in September reached NT$830 million, up 98.33% year over year, marking a monthly record for 7 consecutive months.
Jiante expects to increase monthly drill-bit production capacity to 90 million units by the end of 2028.
Investors wishing to subscribe for Jiante shares need to prepare NT$388,070, including the subscription price, processing fee and mailing costs.
Four state-owned investment trust firms in Taiwan announce merger! 第一金 becomes the surviving company; timeline and share allocation revealed
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Taiwan's four major state-owned financial holding companies announced the consolidation of their investment trust subsidiaries, with 第一金投信 surviving. The merger is expected to be completed in 2028, with the aim of expanding assets under management to nearly NT$400 billion. 第一金控 will take the lead.
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第一金控, 兆豐金控, 合庫金控 and 華南金控 announced the consolidation of their investment trusts, with 第一金投信 as the surviving company.
The merger's tentative effective date is January 1, 2028.
After the merger, 第一金控 will hold a 50.3% stake, making it the largest shareholder.
The four investment trusts manage a combined fund portfolio of about NT$390.366 billion.
The share-swap ratio is based on each 1 common share of 第一金投信, equivalent to 1.4532 shares of 兆豐國際投信, 2.7321 shares of 合作金庫投信 and 4.414 shares of 華南永昌投信.
Is physical AI about to have its “ChatGPT moment”? 宇樹科技's Wang Xingxing: Robots will soon enter homes
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Wang Xingxing, founder of 宇樹科技, said at the 2026 World Physical AI Conference in Hangzhou that physical AI is on the verge of a breakthrough. Embodied intelligence could have its ChatGPT moment as soon as next year, and the company is conducting preliminary research on a V1.0 large model to bring robots into homes.
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宇樹科技 founder Wang Xingxing said physical AI is showing signs of a breakthrough, which could come in the next 1 to 2 years or 2 to 3 years.
Wang Xingxing believes embodied intelligence could have its ChatGPT moment as soon as next year.
宇樹科技 is conducting preliminary research on a V1.0 large model for self-evolving physical AI robots.
Wang Xingxing hopes that in 2027 to 2028, 宇樹科技 robots powered by a physical AI large model will achieve significant technological breakthroughs and enter homes.
Chinese regulators have been applying the brakes since September on some humanoid robot companies seeking to go public.
His big nose draws attention! Johnny Chiang canvasses 清水, letting voters touch his nose for good luck; Tsai Pi-ru also shows up
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Kuomintang Taichung mayoral candidate Johnny Chiang canvassed at 清水第一市場 on the 22nd. Because of his prominent nose, voters touched it for good luck, and Tsai Pi-ru also appeared to show her support. Chiang pledged to advance construction projects including the Blue Line metro, elevated double-tracking of the coastal railway and the 鰲峰山 leisure park to improve transportation and living conditions in the coastal area.
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Early on the 22nd, Johnny Chiang went canvassing at 清水第一市場 in Taichung.
Voters wanted to touch Johnny Chiang's nose for good luck, and he readily agreed.
Tsai Pi-ru, a Central Committee member of the Taiwan People's Party, joined Johnny Chiang's canvassing team.
Johnny Chiang pledged to accelerate the Blue Line metro and advance the Orange Line extension to 清水.
Johnny Chiang plans to develop 鰲峰山 into a comprehensive leisure park and build an indoor velodrome.
Typhoon 薔琵 is approaching, and cars parked along New Taipei riverbanks could be towed! Many think they only need to move their cars before 10 p.m., but the actual deadline is revealed
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The New Taipei City Government issued a flood-control notice for Typhoon 薔琵. Starting at 4 p.m. on October 22, parking lots on river terraces will allow vehicles to exit but not enter; vehicles still there will be forcibly towed from 8 p.m., and floodgates will close at 10 p.m. Some red- and yellow-line sections will also be opened for temporary parking, and a free text-message notification service will be provided to ensure public safety.
Facts
The New Taipei City Government announced that parking lots on river terraces will prohibit entry starting at 4 p.m. on October 22.
Vehicles that have not left riverbank parking lots will be forcibly towed starting at 8 p.m. on October 22.
All lateral gates and levee access roads will be closed by 10 p.m. on October 22.
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications has opened some roads along the Xindian River, the right and left banks of the Dahan River, and the Tamsui River—four major watersheds—for temporary parking on red- and yellow-line sections.
Motorcycles were officially included in the riverbank flood evacuation zone starting in 2025 and may be forcibly towed if not moved by the deadline.
Don't just buy cabbage and cauliflower during typhoon season! Agriculture and Food Agency recommends “4 long-lasting vegetables”: affordable, tasty, nutritious, good value and easy to store
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The Agriculture and Food Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture issued a shopping guide for Typhoon 薔琵, recommending 4 categories of durable locally grown foods—root vegetables, mushrooms, sprouts and beans, and frozen vegetables—to help people prepare balanced meals during the typhoon.
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The Agriculture and Food Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture shared a “pre-typhoon grocery shopping guide” on its Facebook page, recommending 4 categories of locally grown food.
Root vegetables such as taro, pumpkin and Chinese yam should be stored at room temperature in a ventilated, cool and dry place.
Mushrooms in intact packaging can go straight into the refrigerator. For unpackaged mushrooms, dry off the moisture and refrigerate them in a storage container.
Sprouts and beans, including mung bean sprouts, pea sprouts and edamame, should be refrigerated and thoroughly washed and cooked before eating.
Locally grown frozen vegetables such as cabbage and broccoli do not need to be thawed before cooking; simply blanch or stir-fry them.
Chiang Wan-an's typhoon-preparedness inspection disrupted by pro-green ward chief shouting “I wasn't notified”; he posts video of the incident and retorts: “So you knew to come?”
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's typhoon-preparedness inspection in Wenshan District on the 22nd was disrupted by pro-green ward chief Chen Chih-ying, who complained that he had not been notified. Kuomintang city councilor Chung Pei-chun fired back with her account, saying they had previously conducted a joint inspection. The incident drew criticism from pro-blue social media pages, which accused the ward chief of grandstanding.
Facts
During Typhoon 薔琵, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an visited Wenshan District on the 22nd to inspect disaster preparedness.
Huaxing ward chief Chen Chih-ying disrupted Chiang Wan-an's inspection, questioning why he had not been notified before the mayor's visit.
Kuomintang city councilor Chung Pei-chun argued with the ward chief, retorting that without notification, she could not have known about the inspection.
Chung Pei-chun stressed that she had previously accompanied the ward chief on an inspection and that inspection visits should be nonpartisan.
The pro-blue Facebook page “政客爽” posted a video of the incident and accused the ward chief of grandstanding.
Severe Typhoon 薔琵 approaches! 高虹安 leads team in typhoon-preparedness inspection, checking construction sites, drainage and underpasses
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Hsinchu Mayor 高虹安 led a team on a typhoon-preparedness inspection for Typhoon 薔琵, covering construction site safety and drainage system readiness to ensure the city can operate safely.
Facts
The Central Weather Administration has issued a land warning for Typhoon 薔琵, and Hsinchu City is expected to be included in the land warning area on the afternoon of the 22nd.
Mayor 高虹安 led officials from the Fire Department, Civil Affairs Department, Urban Development Department, Environmental Protection Bureau and Public Works Department on an on-site typhoon preparedness inspection.
Inspection sites included the construction project at No. 75 Beida Road (利晉曙光), TRA North Hsinchu Station, Taiyuan Underpass, and the roadside drains near the produce market (No. 186 Minzhu Road).
At Taiyuan Underpass, officials confirmed that the water pumps were operating smoothly and that the automatic warning barrier system for flooding was fully functional.
Drainage channels near the produce market have been widened through construction work to increase water flow, and all grates inside the channels have been opened.
Construction companies must thoroughly inspect the anchoring and reinforcement of facilities including exterior-wall scaffolding, safety nets, crane booms and construction fencing.
Residents can collect sandbags or borrow L-shaped flood barriers from any of the three district offices to prepare for flooding.
Explainer: Do Taiwanese oppose “peaceful unification”? Mainland Affairs Council releases latest cross-strait poll, revealing a striking 92% view
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Mainland Affairs Council released its latest cross-strait opinion poll, showing that as many as 92% of respondents believe Taiwan's future should be decided by its 23 million people, while 88.3% oppose “one country, two systems.” The council said most people do not accept being ruled by the Chinese Communist Party and urged Beijing to face mainstream public opinion pragmatically.
Facts
The Mainland Affairs Council released the results of its latest cross-strait issues poll on October 22.
A total of 88.3% of respondents disagreed with accepting “peaceful unification and one country, two systems.”
A total of 92.0% of respondents supported the statement, “Taiwan's future must be decided jointly by its 23 million people.”
The survey had 1073 valid samples, a confidence level of 95%, and a margin of sampling error of ±2.99%.
The Mainland Affairs Council commissioned 益普索市場研究公司 to conduct the survey.
Typhoon 薔琵 could bring powerful gusts reaching force 12! Even urban areas may not be spared—weather agency warns these places are more dangerous than you think
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The Central Weather Administration issued a land warning on October 22 as severe Typhoon 薔琵 approached Taiwan. The north coast, Yilan and other areas could see gusts of force 12 or above, while urban areas of New Taipei could also be affected by winds of force 8-10. Residents should beware of falling signs and toppled trees. Rain is expected to ease after the afternoon of the 24th.
Facts
The Central Weather Administration issued a land typhoon warning at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 22, with the land warning zone covering 7 counties and cities: Yilan, Hualien, Taitung, Taichung, Nantou, Kaohsiung and Pingtung.
Typhoon Champi had maximum sustained winds near its center of 51 meters per second, with a mean radius of 320 kilometers for winds of Force 7 or higher.
A weather assessment cited by the New Taipei City Government forecast maximum gusts of Force 8 to 10 in urban New Taipei from the afternoon of the 23rd to the early morning of the 24th.
Force 12 winds range from 32.7 to 36.9 meters per second, equivalent to about 118 to 133 kilometers per hour, and are classified as hurricane-force winds.
A red alert for strong winds on land is issued when average winds reach Force 12 or higher, or instantaneous gusts reach Force 14 or higher.
Explainer》Does drawing the Death card in tarot mean bad luck？The 3 most frightening cards revealed: The true meanings of the Devil and the Tower are not what their names suggest
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This article examines 3 major tarot cards that can evoke fear—the Death, Devil and Tower cards—and cites The Pictorial Key to the Tarot and Biddy Tarot to explain that they respectively symbolize endings and transformation, desire and bondage, and sudden shocks, correcting the public misconception that they predict disaster.
Facts
There are 78 tarot cards. The frightening Death, Devil and Tower cards are all part of the 22-card Major Arcana.
In the Rider-Waite tarot deck, the Death card is numbered XIII (No. 13) and depicts a skeleton knight in black armor riding forward on a white horse.
In The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, A. E. Waite linked the sun in the distance on the Death card with the continuation of life and immortality.
In the Rider-Waite tarot deck, the Devil card is numbered XV (No. 15). A horned demon with bat wings stands at the center, with a man and a woman below.
In the Rider-Waite tarot deck, the Tower card is numbered XVI (No. 16) and symbolizes sudden shock and destruction.
Biddy Tarot notes that the chains around the man and woman's necks on the Devil card are quite loose, symbolizing that people may still free themselves from constraints by changing their thoughts and actions.
A. E. Waite used strongly negative terms such as calamity, adversity, distress and ruin to describe the Tower card, but modern interpretations extend its meaning to breaking false beliefs.
The Financial Supervisory Commission approved SinoPac Securities' absorption merger with Capital Securities, with the merger taking effect on Nov. 23, 2026. The move will raise SinoPac Securities' brokerage market share to 5.113%, securing its 4th-place industry ranking, while integrating branches to improve operational efficiency.
Facts
The Financial Supervisory Commission approved SinoPac Securities' absorption merger with Capital Securities on the 22nd.
The merger is scheduled to take effect on Nov. 23, 2026.
After the merger, SinoPac Securities' brokerage market share is projected to rise to 5.113%.
After the merger, SinoPac Securities will hold firmly onto 4th place among domestic brokerages.
After the merger, SinoPac Securities will maintain a total of 46 business locations across Taiwan.
Capital Securities' 2 existing branches will be merged into 2 other nearby SinoPac Securities branches.
Losing 100 million every day as soon as the doors open！台電 borrows to cover operating losses, with annual interest exceeding 30 billion
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台電 faces huge losses and heavy interest expenses due to fluctuations in international energy prices and electricity rates that do not fully reflect costs. Vice President Tsai Chih-meng said this year's interest expenses are estimated to exceed 30 billion; without an allocation of 71.1 billion, debt will hit a record high. Future electricity rate adjustments will carefully assess the impact on households and industry.
Facts
台電 estimates that interest on its borrowings will exceed 30 billion yuan this year, equivalent to daily interest expenses of 100 million yuan.
As of the end of August this year, 台電's borrowings totaled 1.85 trillion yuan.
台電's average selling price is 3.92 yuan per kilowatt-hour, below its cost of 4.09 yuan per kilowatt-hour.
台電 has accumulated losses of 371.2 billion yuan.
Natural gas fuel costs for the full year are expected to be more than 160 billion yuan higher than before the war.
The residential electricity rate is 2.89 yuan per kilowatt-hour, while the industrial rate is 4.27 yuan per kilowatt-hour.
The government plans to allocate 71.1 billion yuan to 台電 to improve its finances.
Why was Wu Tzu-chia investigated before the election？A smear leaflet targeting Cheng Chao-fang circulates in Zhubei; Hsu Chiao-hsin points to irregularities in the investigation's “rapid raid”
Wu Tzu-chia was taken to Hsinchu for questioning over suspected violations of the Public Officials Election and Recall Act.
Wu Tzu-chia announced that he would go on a hunger strike in protest and would refuse bail if prosecutors requested it.
Original民進黨新竹縣長參選人鄭朝方曾向新竹地檢署遞狀指控吳子嘉發表不實言論。
Election materials targeting Cheng Chao-fang have recently appeared in the Zhubei area, questioning whether he was involved in corruption, tax evasion and money laundering.
Kaohsiung council candidate campaigns on health！Huang Yu-ting promotes a “health ruler” and says ingredients matter for free school lunches
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Kuomintang candidate Huang Yu-ting is running in the by-election for a Kaohsiung City Council seat in the 8th district. Drawing on her expertise as a food and nutrition doctorate, she has launched a “health ruler” campaign giveaway and argues that free school lunches should prioritize ingredient quality. She supports Ko Chih-en's proposed special law.
Facts
Huang Yu-ting earned a doctorate in food and nutrition from Tokyo University of Agriculture.
Huang Yu-ting served as an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition at I-Shou University for 20 years.
The front of the health ruler bears standard waistline warning marks of 90 centimeters for men and 80 centimeters for women.
Huang Yu-ting is a Kuomintang member and the younger sister of former councilor Huang Shao-ting.
Ko Chih-en has proposed a special law on school lunches to ensure food safety in Kaohsiung City's school lunch program.
Typhoon Champi is approaching, but the boss insists employees come to work！Who pays for the taxi？The Ministry of Labor says employers must cover the cost in “1 situation”
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The Ministry of Labor issued guidance for Typhoon Champi setting out employers' duty to assist with commuting when they require employees to report to work. If employees take a taxi because work has been suspended where they live or for transport safety reasons, employers must cover the full fare or make up any shortfall in the commuting allowance. They also may not deduct perfect-attendance bonuses because work has been suspended in an employee's residential area.
Facts
The Ministry of Labor issued a press release on Oct. 22, 2026, reminding employers that they are responsible for assisting with commuting safety when requiring workers to report during a natural disaster.
Under the 2025 amendments to the Guidelines on Worker Attendance Management and Wage Payments for Businesses During Natural Disasters, employers that require workers to report to work should provide transportation, a transportation allowance or other necessary assistance.
When workers qualify to stay home during a natural disaster but are still required to work, employers must cover the shortfall if the existing transportation allowance is insufficient to pay for necessary taxi fares.
Employers may not withhold perfect-attendance bonuses if workers cannot report to work because work has been suspended in their workplace, residential area or along their usual commute.
If a typhoon day falls on a normal workday and workers report for their scheduled hours, overtime pay does not automatically apply, unless the day was already a rest day, regular day off or national holiday.
Explainer》Are there really more cats than dogs in Taiwan？Latest survey counts 1.74 million pet cats and 1.46 million pet dogs; rankings across 22 counties and cities
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A 2025 survey released by the Ministry of Agriculture found that the number of pet cats in Taiwan surpassed the number of pet dogs for the first time, reaching 1.74 million, an increase of 430,000 from 2023. New Taipei City ranked first for both cats and dogs; dogs outnumbered cats in only 6 counties and cities, including Kaohsiung.
Facts
In just 2 years, the number of pet cats increased by about 430,000, a rise of 32.8%.
New Taipei City has the highest numbers of both pet cats and pet dogs in Taiwan.
The proportion of households that own dogs is slightly higher than that of households that own cats, by about 1.2 percentage points。
Kaohsiung City is one of the 6 counties and cities where the number of pet dogs exceeds the number of pet cats。
Full-scale adoption of AI and automation！巴克萊銀行 announces 5,000 job cuts，with software developers first in line
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巴克萊銀行 announced plans to adopt AI technology across the board and cut 5,000 jobs by the end of the year，with software developers bearing the brunt。Its third-quarter pre-tax profit reached 2.3 billion pounds，up 12% year on year but below market expectations。Fixed-income business was weak，while equities trading performed well。
Facts
巴克萊銀行 announced plans to adopt artificial intelligence（AI）technology across the board and cut 5,000 jobs by the end of the year。
Software developers and engineers were the groups hardest hit by the job cuts。
巴克萊銀行 reported third-quarter pre-tax profit of 2.3 billion pounds，up 12% from the same period in 2025。
巴克萊銀行 reported third-quarter revenue of 7.4 billion pounds，up 3% year on year。
Fixed-income trading profits in 巴克萊's investment banking division fell 19% year on year。
巴克萊銀行's equities trading division contributed 1 billion pounds in revenue to the group in the third quarter。
巴克萊銀行's operating costs rose 6% in the third quarter，mainly due to substantial business growth and large bonuses。
Blue-and-white alliance in Yilan！Ko Wen-je joins Wu Tsung-hsien in person，urging supporters：Back the alliance according to the integration results
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As the 2026 local elections draw near，Ko Wen-je traveled to Yilan on the 22nd to campaign for KMT candidate Wu Tsung-hsien。He stressed that he would follow the results of the Blue-and-White integration and fully support the alliance，and urged supporters to vote accordingly。
Facts
Ko Wen-je accompanied Wu Tsung-hsien on a campaign walk through Nanbei Market in Yilan City on the 22nd。
Ko Wen-je stressed that he would fully support the alliance once the results of the Blue-and-White integration were announced。
Chen Wan-hui，chair of the Taiwan People's Party's Yilan County chapter，attended the campaign event。
Ko Wen-je noted that Wu Tsung-hsien had served as director of the Legal Affairs Bureau of the New Taipei City Government，a KMT legislator-at-large，and a member of the Legislative Yuan's Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee。
Ko Wen-je urged Taiwan People's Party supporters in constituencies where the party has not nominated a candidate to back the alliance according to the integration results。
Retail investors flee before the typhoon even arrives？Taiwan stocks plunge 846 points；experts reveal funds are hiding in 2 themes：those who stayed are all caught in the day-trading meat grinder
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Taiwan stocks plunged 846 points on the 22nd，dragged down by steep losses in heavyweight shares。Analyst Chou Tai-yun said funds were rotating out of heavyweight shares and into thematic stocks such as cybersecurity and PCBs，and advised investors to keep positions light and hold cash while waiting for the post-election market。
Facts
Taiwan stocks closed at 46,041.43 points on the 22nd，down 846.34 points，with turnover of NT$879.23 billion。
台積電（2330）closed at its intraday low of NT$2,385，down NT$35，or 1.45%。
聯發科（2454）fell NT$130 to close at NT$4,010，a decline of 3.14%。
PCB materials supplier 聯茂 hit a record high of NT$885，with trading value topping the Taiwan stock market。
After cybersecurity problems came to light，華經 and 驊宏資 hit the daily limit。
Foreign investors had already cashed out nearly NT$100 billion last week。
Does saying “both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family” on the mainland mean you can’t return to Taiwan？Zhang Linghe’s Taiwan application rejected，prompting questions；Liang Wen-chieh responds directly
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The Mainland Affairs Council rejected mainland actor Zhang Linghe’s application to visit Taiwan，citing political united-front undertones and language that undermined Taiwan’s status。The Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the decision as political manipulation that obstructed cross-strait cultural exchange。
Facts
The Mainland Affairs Council rejected mainland actor Zhang Linghe’s application to visit Taiwan for a fan meeting。
The Mainland Affairs Council cited three reasons for rejecting the application：united-front undertones，language undermining Taiwan’s status，and an unclear purpose。
Zhang Linghe was accused of once saying，“Taiwan will never be a country。”
Zhang Linghe spoke at the Straits Forum in June，an event arranged by the Taiwan Affairs Office。
Why did no one want to marry Qing dynasty palace maids when they left the palace at 25？Most lived alone into old age，for a heartbreaking reason they could hardly speak of
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The article explores the tragic fate of Qing dynasty palace maids after they left the palace at 25，saying most lived alone into old age because they had missed their chance to marry，suffered health problems，and faced social prejudice。
Facts
Original清代宮女選拔對象為內務府上三旗包衣的女子。
Candidates for palace maid positions in the Qing dynasty were between 11 and 16 years old。
During the Yongzheng era，it was stipulated that palace maids could leave the palace only at around 25，after completing their service。
In ancient times，commoner girls were often betrothed at 13 or 14 and were married with children by 15 or 16。
The harsh conditions palace maids endured over long periods depleted their vital energy and blood，affecting their fertility。
“Watch this！” SinoPac returns as title sponsor of the Leopards for the 5th straight year
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永豐銀行 announced it would serve as title sponsor of 台啤永豐雲豹 for the 5th consecutive year，with “Watch this！” as the new-season theme。The bank has long supported a range of sports，including professional basketball，college tournaments，and the emerging sport of pickleball，and offers cardholders discounts on tickets。
Facts
永豐銀行 announced it would serve as title sponsor of the professional basketball team 台啤永豐雲豹 for the 5th consecutive year。
The new slogan for 台啤永豐雲豹's 2026~27 season is “Watch this！”
永豐銀行 began serving as title sponsor of 台啤永豐雲豹 in the 2022~23 season。
Original永豐信用卡友購買雲豹主場門票及周邊商品可享8折優惠。
永豐銀行 supports 桃園永豐雲豹匹克球隊's participation in the AEPL Asian Elite Pickleball League tour。
永豐銀行 has received the “Sports Promoter Award” for 4 consecutive editions to date。
Last season（2025~26），台啤永豐雲豹 clinched first place in the regular-season standings for the first time。
Was Shen Po-yang’s “ocean current” originally a term the KMT used to mock him？Buzz surged after a campaign walk through Gongguan Night Market，with 170,000 data points revealing a startling shift
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QSearch analysis found that the term “ocean current” underwent a semantic reversal during Shen Po-yang’s campaign，changing from a phrase the KMT used to predict his failure into a symbol for his supporters。Buzz surged after a campaign walk through Gongguan Night Market，and even his opponents began to take notice。
Facts
According to QSearch statistics，there were about 170,000 pieces of content related to Shen Po-yang and the Taipei mayoral race from Jan. 1 to Oct. 15，2026。
The term “ocean current” was first used by KMT figures to describe a possible “counterattacking current” that could hurt the DPP’s election prospects。
The day after the Aug. 18 campaign walk through Ningxia Night Market，discussion of the “ocean current” was more than 60 times the level of the previous week。
After the campaign walk through Gongguan Night Market on the evening of Sept. 15，the share of campaign posts mentioning the “ocean current” jumped from 14% in the 2 weeks before the walk to 40%。
Former KMT chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu said the party should “respond calmly to the ocean current，” signaling a shift in the KMT’s attitude。
南亞 issues urgent statement！Shares plunge more than 6% amid reports high-end materials failed AWS validation
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南亞（1303）shares fell below NT$300 intraday on the 22nd amid market rumors that its high-end M9 copper-clad laminate material had failed AWS validation。The stock closed at NT$301，down 6.08%。The company later issued a material statement saying the rumors were false。Chairman Wu Chia-chao also clarified that China’s 南亞新材料 and Taiwan’s 南亞塑膠 are separate companies。
Facts
南亞 shares briefly fell below the NT$300 mark intraday
南亞 issued a material statement after the market closed，saying reports that its high-end copper-clad laminate had failed validation were false
Chairman Wu Chia-chao said that 中國南亞新材料公司 and 台灣南亞塑膠公司 are separate companies
南亞 plans to add capacity of 300,000 copper-clad laminate sheets per month in the short term，targeting grades M6 through M8
M7 and M8 specification CCL products have begun shipping，while M9 and M10 continue to undergo customer qualification
M10 products have been sent to major cloud service providers（CSPs）for sampling since the 2nd quarter of 2026
南亞 sources some of its high-end materials from Japan’s 日東紡
Several foreign brokerages raised their price targets for 南亞 to above NT$390，while local institutional investors lifted theirs to NT$395
China’s major copper-clad laminate maker 建滔 has issued price-hike notices to customers for the 8th time
Not even Guan Yu or Zhang Fei scared him！Why was this Cao Wei general “afraid of only 1 person”？The outcomes of 3 clashes revealed
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This article analyzes the 3 encounters between Cao Wei general Zhang He and Shu Han’s Zhao Yun in Romance of the Three Kingdoms。Though Zhang He was a formidable general，he repeatedly lost to Zhao Yun at Mount Rang，Changban Slope，and the Battle of the Han River。His confidence gave way to fear，establishing Zhao Yun as his nemesis。
Facts
Zhang He was one of Cao Wei’s “Five Elite Generals，” renowned for his flexible and resourceful tactics。
Zhang He and Zhao Yun first clashed face-to-face at the Battle of Rangshan, where Zhang retreated after 三十 rounds of fighting.
During the Battle of Changbanpo, Zhao Yun's horse leaped out of a pit, causing Zhang He to miss his chance to intercept and kill him.
At the Battle of Hanzhong, Zhang He and Xu Huang were too terrified to face Zhao Yun.
Liu Bei called Zhao Yun “a man whose entire being is courage.”
In ancient times, there were no surveillance cameras or ID cards. Why didn't people facing the extermination of 九 clans flee in advance? 3 brutal truths revealed: even if they wanted to run, they couldn't.
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The article analyzes why relatives did not flee when faced with the ancient practice of punishing 九 clans, citing limited access to information, strict household registration controls, and the difficulty of surviving in the wilderness as the main obstacles.
Facts
In ancient times, there were no modern communications devices such as the internet and television, and messages were transmitted entirely by people and horses.
The imperial court imposed strict secrecy measures on cases involving the punishment of 九 clans, with only senior officials in the capital or provincial capitals aware of them.
In ancient times, horses were expensive assets that ordinary families simply could not afford.
In ancient times, people traveling long distances had to present travel permits, and migrants without valid identification were immediately arrested.
Ancient times saw a harsh system of collective punishment, under which those who concealed information were guilty of the same crime as the offender.
The mountains in ancient times teemed with large predators such as tigers and leopards.
Will Pingtung suspend work and classes for the typhoon on 10/23? County government urgently activates Level 1 emergency response center; roundup of Champi-related suspensions across Taiwan revealed【Live updates】
Pingtung County's disaster response center was upgraded to Level 1 at 4 p.m. on the 22nd.
The passenger ship 琉興號 ran aground off the coast near Dafu Fishing Port in Liuqiu Township; all 40 people aboard were rescued safely.
One criterion for suspending work and classes in Pingtung County is forecast rainfall of 350 millimeters over the next 24 hours.
County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi urged farmers and fishers to closely monitor the typhoon and take disaster-prevention measures.
Agriculture Department Director Li Yung-wen reminded farmers and fishers that they can use the “Agricultural Natural Disaster On-Site Photo App” to document damage.
Savings of just 2.4萬 spark debate! 民眾黨 political newcomer Chen Yan-ting responds: “I wasn't this poor when I first ran for office”
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民眾黨 candidate Chen Yan-ting, running for a New Taipei City council seat in Sanchong and Luzhou, drew attention after his financial disclosure showed savings of just 2萬4千多元. He said campaign expenses had used up his money. A National Taiwan University graduate with a strong background in science and engineering, he entered politics after his outlook on life changed following 15 years working at a supermarket.
Facts
民眾黨 candidate Chen Yan-ting, running for a New Taipei City council seat in Sanchong and Luzhou, disclosed savings of just 2萬4千多元.
Chen Yan-ting took out a 330,000-yuan personal loan to run for office.
Original陳彥廷畢業於中央大學電機系、台大光電研究所。
Chen Yan-ting previously worked at 家樂福 for 15 years.
Chen Yan-ting said campaign expenses continued to mount, and by mid-August he had indeed spent all his money.
Will Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County suspend work and classes on Friday 10/23? Latest notices on Champi typhoon days across 22 counties and cities at a glance
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This article provides only the headline “Will Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County suspend work and classes on Friday 10/23? Latest notices on Champi typhoon days across 22 counties and cities at a glance” and tag information, with no specific article text. Therefore, no detailed facts about typhoon-day notices, issuing agencies, or official conclusions can be extracted.
What are the odds of a typhoon day across Taiwan tomorrow? One PTT camp says 100%: “There's mysterious pressure”
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As severe Typhoon Champi approaches, four cities and counties in the Keelung-Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan area will announce at 8 p.m. on the 22nd whether work and classes will be suspended tomorrow; New Taipei City's forecast rainfall of 350 millimeters meets the threshold. The south is expected to be less affected because the typhoon's path is farther north, while some eastern townships have already announced suspensions.
Facts
Severe Typhoon Champi, this year's No. 29 typhoon, prompted PTT users to discuss the chances of a typhoon day being declared across Taiwan tomorrow.
Work and classes have been suspended in Taitung County's Lanyu Township and Green Island Township starting this afternoon; Fengbin Township in Hualien County has suspended work and classes starting at 1 p.m.
The Central Weather Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications issued marine and land typhoon warnings, with wind and rain in parts of 17 counties and cities reaching the thresholds.
The four cities and counties in the Keelung-Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan area plan to jointly announce at 8 p.m. on the 22nd whether work and classes will be suspended tomorrow.
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih estimated that accumulated rainfall in parts of New Taipei City could reach 350 millimeters tomorrow, meeting the threshold for suspending work and classes.
The regulations governing work and class suspensions during natural disasters set the typhoon threshold at sustained winds of Force 7 or above, or gusts of Force 10 or above.
For workers who do not report to work because of a suspension, the Ministry of Labor recommends that employers not deduct wages and says they must not require employees to make up the work or dismiss them.
Latest on Typhoon Champi》Will Taitung get a typhoon day tomorrow, 10/23? County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling replies instantly with “2 words”! Many are shocked: “They announced it before 8”
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Asked whether Taitung would declare a typhoon day on the 23rd, County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling instantly replied “No” in a Facebook video, though the final decision will depend on an official county government announcement. Lanyu and Green Island have already suspended work and classes because of strong winds on the afternoon of the 22nd. Weather officials warned that Taitung will be on the leeward side on the 23rd and 24th and should be on guard against extreme heat from foehn winds.
Facts
When asked whether Taitung might declare a typhoon day on the 23rd, County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling immediately replied, “No.”
The Taitung County Government announced that work and classes would be suspended in Lanyu and Green Island on the afternoon of the 22nd.
Chen Bai-yu, director of the Taitung Weather Station, said Lanyu had sustained winds of Force 9 and gusts of Force 11 or above on the 22nd.
The Taitung Weather Station forecasts that foehn winds may occur in the Taitung area on the 23rd and 24th.
The Central Weather Administration issued a land typhoon warning at 11:30 a.m. on the 22nd, initially covering Yilan, Hualien, Taitung, and the Hengchun Peninsula.
Adorable square-mouthed lions take over the city! Kaohsiung's “Hakka Has a Market” kicks off on the 24th, turning Dadong Park into an animal-themed family party
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The 高雄市政府客家事務委員會 and 財團法人高雄市客家文化事務基金會 will hold “2026 Hakka Has a Market” at Dadong Park from October 24 to 25. Featuring the Hakka square-mouthed lion, the event combines music, a market, and family activities to promote a more youthful Hakka culture.
Facts
“2026 Hakka Has a Market” will be held at Dadong Park in Fengshan, Kaohsiung, from October 24 to 25.
The event is co-hosted by the 高雄市政府客家事務委員會 and 財團法人高雄市客家文化事務基金會.
This year's event theme is “The Hakka Lion's Animal Party,” featuring an animal-themed party city called “獅仔sii eˋ.”
The event will bring together more than 40 kinds of Hakka specialties, animal-themed limited-edition products, and creative cuisine.
Hakka stir-fry chicken egg cakes, lei cha gelato, and creative dishes featuring kumquat sauce are among this year's food highlights.
Kaohsiung Hakka Affairs Commission Chair Yang Jui-hsia said the event aims to bring Hakka culture closer to the public.
The event includes an interactive puppet show based on the new script “The Lion King Ryan's Gift.”
Visitors who bring their own reusable tableware can receive special discounts from participating vendors and a 10-yuan voucher.
Latest typhoon update》18 counties and cities meet the threshold for suspending work and classes tomorrow! Wind and rain forecasts released; “all of Taiwan could be under a land warning” as early as this evening
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The Central Weather Administration issued a land typhoon warning, with all of Taiwan potentially under warning as early as this evening. 18 counties and cities meet the threshold for suspending work and classes tomorrow, with rainfall in mountainous areas and winds on the plains both reaching the criteria. Typhoon Champi is expected to approach the northeast tomorrow evening, with Yilan and northern Hualien facing the highest likelihood of landfall. The strongest winds and rain are expected from Friday through early Saturday.
Facts
The Central Weather Administration issued a land typhoon warning today (22), and could place all of Taiwan under a land warning as early as this evening.
According to the weather agency's latest wind and rain forecast at 16:00 today, 18 counties and cities will have weather conditions meeting the threshold for suspending work and classes tomorrow.
From 20:00 on the 22nd to 20:00 on the 23rd, areas meeting the rainfall threshold for suspending work and classes include “the mountainous areas of Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, and Yilan County.”
Forecast rainfall in the mountainous areas of Yilan over the next 24 hours is 400 to 600 millimeters.
Areas meeting the thresholds should generally be on alert for strong gusts of Force 10 to Force 11.
Under the regulations governing work and class suspensions during natural disasters, the threshold is met when sustained winds may reach Force 7 or above or gusts may reach Force 10 or above, or when forecast accumulated rainfall over the next 24 hours reaches 350 millimeters on the plains or 200 millimeters in mountainous areas.
Lin Ping-yu, section chief at the Central Weather Administration's Forecast Center, said a landfall in Taiwan by Typhoon Champi cannot be ruled out. The typhoon is expected to approach northeastern waters tomorrow evening, with Yilan and northern Hualien facing the highest likelihood of landfall.
Paid a cleaning fee and still have to clean up? Airbnb’s new rules: Starting in November, hosts cannot require guests to do “4 types of cleaning”
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Airbnb announced that its revised Global Guest House Rules will take effect on November 20, 2026, strictly limiting the “checkout chore lists” hosts can require guests to complete. The move aims to address complaints from travelers who face heavy chores even after paying high cleaning fees. Hosts who violate the rules may see their listings demoted in search results or removed.
Facts
Airbnb announced revised Global Guest House Rules, imposing strict limits on “checkout chore lists.”
The new rules state that, starting November 20, 2026, hosts may no longer require guests to do “heavy or time-consuming cleaning tasks.”
Hosts who violate the rules may see their listings demoted in search results, and in serious cases, removed.
Airbnb listed four main categories of prohibited tasks: washing and putting away dishes, stripping beds, taking trash off the property, and starting the washing machine.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky once put it bluntly: “When you walk out the door, you shouldn’t still have to do a deep clean yourself.”
Have retail investors been spooked? Taiwan stocks slide 846 points, breaking below the quarterly line; expert says this is why investors are selling first and asking questions later
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks opened higher but fell on the 22nd, ending down 846 points at 46041 and breaking below the quarterly line. Trading volume shrank to 879.2 billion, with weak buying support. Expert Yeh Yu-shuo said investors, worried that a typhoon day off might be announced tomorrow and trading halted, sold early to reduce risk because they would be unable to react immediately to overseas risks. The bulls’ defensive line was further weakened.
Facts
Taiwan stocks fell 846 points at the close on the 22nd, with the index ending at 46041 and falling below the quarterly line.
Taiwan stocks recorded trading value of 879.2 billion today, falling short of 900 billion.
Financial writer Yeh Yu-shuo said bears were firmly in control and even the quarterly line could not hold.
Worried that markets might close tomorrow if a typhoon day off is declared, investors chose to sell early to hedge risk.
After the quarterly line was breached, the level that had been holding up became resistance.
78-year-old Wu Den-yih’s latest appearance in a wheelchair revealed! Former aide recalls the “human Wikipedia” and laments: We all grow old
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Vice President Wu Den-yih, 78, attended a foundation renaming tea gathering in a wheelchair after resigning as the foundation’s chairman. Former aide Li Hsiu-chi recalled his exceptional memory and policy knowledge, and reflected on the importance of health.
Facts
Wu Den-yih is 78 and recently resigned as chairman of the foundation.
Accompanied by his wife, Tsai Ling-yi, and their 3 sons and 1 daughter, Wu Den-yih attended the foundation renaming tea gathering in a wheelchair.
Wu Den-yih is known for his exceptional memory and has been called a human Wikipedia.
Wu Den-yih’s wife once took him on a trip to Thailand and on outings.
When Wu Den-yih was premier, Tai Ji Men protested over tax issues.
Wu Den-yih could reel off figures on policies such as budgets and economic growth.
Even when passing someone on the high-speed rail, Wu Den-yih could immediately call them by name.
78-year-old Wu Den-yih has frontal lobe degeneration! Doctor reveals main symptom is “not memory loss”: It is linked to this brain function
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Vice President Wu Den-yih, 78, resigned as chairman of the foundation, with his wife Tsai Ling-yi taking over, as frontal lobe degeneration affected his emotions and language functions. A doctor cautioned that the condition primarily affects emotional control rather than memory, and recommended an early assessment.
Facts
Former Vice President Wu Den-yih is 78, and his wife Tsai Ling-yi acknowledged that he has frontal lobe degeneration.
Original吳敦義因身體狀況辭去「台灣區營造業特別文教基金會」董事長，由夫人蔡令怡接任。
The frontal lobe is primarily involved in emotional control, judgment and behavioral regulation. Damage may cause mood swings or a short temper.
A doctor said that, by comparison, memory may not be the function most affected by frontal lobe degeneration.
Older adults rarely experience degeneration limited to a single brain region; clinicians must assess whether overall brain function is affected.
Sued by Cheng Chao-fang! Wu Tzu-chia speaks out after sudden search, accusing authorities of a judicial crackdown: “I will refuse bail and stage a hunger strike”
The search may be related to Wu Tzu-chia’s accusations against Cheng Chao-fang’s family. Cheng has filed a complaint under the Election and Recall Act, alleging “intent to prevent a candidate from being elected.”
Wu Tzu-chia issued a statement saying he was being persecuted in a judicial crackdown and could no longer host his program.
Wu Tzu-chia said the move was an attempt to suppress freedom of speech through the justice system.
Wu Tzu-chia announced that if required to post bail, he would refuse and protest by going on a hunger strike.
Will Yunlin suspend work and classes tomorrow, Oct. 23? Chang Li-shan responds with the latest information; roundup of Typhoon Sepat day-off announcements across Taiwan [Updated continuously]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan led an inspection of typhoon preparations, confirming that pre-inspections of 471 pumps were complete and that pre-pumping at detention ponds was underway. To address land subsidence in Taixi, the county is advancing expansion of the Haikou pumping station and drainage improvements. She also outlined Yunlin County’s rainfall thresholds for a typhoon day off: 350 millimeters in lowland areas and 200 millimeters in mountainous areas.
Facts
All 471 large, medium and small mobile pumps in Yunlin County have completed pre-inspections.
Yunlin County’s rainfall thresholds for the next 24 hours are about 350 millimeters in lowland areas and about 200 millimeters in mountainous areas.
Once completed, the new Haikou pumping station will have a total pumping capacity of 16 cubic meters per second.
The new Haikou pumping station is scheduled for completion by the end of December 2027.
The county government has allocated NT$16 million to improve the drainage channel downstream of the Lulitan floodway, a tributary of the Haikou main drainage channel, and to upgrade the tidal gate.
The follow-up box culvert elevation project on Haifeng Road and Wugang Road, budgeted at NT$7.97 million, has been successfully awarded.
Gusts of at least Beaufort force 9 have been observed in coastal Taixi.
Will Yilan suspend work and classes for a typhoon day tomorrow, Oct. 23? County government gives announcement timing; see all Taiwan county and city notices on Typhoon Sepat suspensions [Updated continuously]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As Typhoon Sepat approaches, the Yilan County Government has raised its disaster response center to Level 1 and announced when it will issue its typhoon day decision for tomorrow.
Facts
Yilan County’s disaster response center was upgraded from Level 2 to Level 1 at 11:30 a.m. on the 22nd.
The Yilan County Government announced that it will say by 8 p.m. tonight whether work and classes will be suspended tomorrow (23).
Acting County Magistrate Lin Mao-sheng chaired the first work meeting and urged the county government team to work closely together and monitor changes in wind and rain.
Yilan County's rainfall threshold for the next 24 hours is 350 millimeters, with a separate benchmark of 250 millimeters of actual rainfall observed over 24 hours.
The Yilan County Government listed 6 key typhoon preparedness priorities, including strengthening wind protection, guarding against flooding, and enforcing safety controls in mountainous areas.
Will work and classes be suspended in Keelung City tomorrow, 10/23? Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang responds; see all county and city announcements on Typhoon Fengpi suspensions in one place [continuously updated]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang issued typhoon preparedness instructions in response to Severe Typhoon Fengpi and announced that the decision on whether work and classes will be suspended on 10/23 will be announced at 8 p.m. on the 22nd. The city government also reminded the public of high-tide risks on the evening of the 23rd and the morning of the 24th, and coordinated with neighborhood chiefs to distribute sandbags in preparation for possible damage.
Facts
Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang announced that the decision on work and class suspensions for 10/23 will be officially released at 8 p.m. tonight.
The rainfall threshold for a typhoon day off in Keelung City is 200 millimeters.
7:38 p.m. on the 23rd and 8:10 a.m. on the 24th are key high-tide times.
As of noon on the 22nd, an initial survey found demand for about 300 sandbags in Keelung's Anle District.
The rainfall threshold for typhoon days off in Taipei City and New Taipei City is 350 millimeters.
Typhoon Fengpi is approaching: Can you park on red and yellow lines? Failure to pay attention could mean a fine of 4800 yuan and forced towing! See the free parking rules, times and locations in one place
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In response to the approach of Typhoon Fengpi, the Taipei City Government began enforcing an “exit only, no entry” rule at all city floodgates at 6 p.m. on October 22, and will forcibly tow vehicles remaining outside the levees starting at 10 p.m. The maximum fine for violations is 4800 yuan. It is also allowing free parking on red and yellow lines in designated areas to facilitate traffic clearance.
Facts
The Taipei City Government announced that it will officially begin enforcing an “exit only, no entry” rule at all city evacuation gates (floodgates) and levee ramps starting at 6 p.m. on October 22.
Vehicles remaining outside the levees will be forcibly towed starting at 10 p.m. on October 22, with violators facing a maximum fine of 4800 yuan.
People visiting riverside parks and their vehicles should leave as soon as possible. Vehicles still in parking lots outside the levees will be towed after 10 p.m.
Under Taipei City's current vehicle parking rules for riverside parks, the fines are 4800 yuan for large vehicles, 2400 yuan for small vehicles, and 1800 yuan for motorcycles.
Original內1、內2、基11、基11-1等4座疏散門於管制期間暫維持通行。
Free parking is available on roads at least 8 meters wide near evacuation gates in Zhongshan, Songshan, Shilin, Wanhua and Datong districts.
Latest on Typhoon Fengpi: 6 counties and cities face a 100% chance of impact! Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan among them; 9 counties and cities above 90%; CWA: torrential rain could reach purple alert levels over the next 2 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Weather Administration released the latest update on Typhoon Fengpi, with 6 counties and cities, including Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan, facing a 100% chance of impact, while another 9 counties and cities are above 90%. It warned that torrential rain could reach purple alert levels over the next 2 days.
Controversy over 曠世智能 spills into New Taipei election campaign; Huang Kuo-chang and Chiang Yi-chen press for answers on state investment decisions and call on Su Chiao-hui to make a public explanation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan People's Party member Huang Kuo-chang questioned the state investment and subsidy review procedures concerning 曠世智能, whose board includes Su Chiao-hui's younger sister, Su Chiao-chun, and called on Su Chiao-hui to make a public explanation. Su Chiao-hui said the matter was legal and urged a return to municipal issues.
Facts
Taiwan People's Party chair Huang Kuo-chang and Chiang Yi-chen and others held a news conference to question government investment in 曠世智能 and its subsidy review.
曠世智能 was questioned over not disclosing the family relationship between Su Chiao-chun and Su Chiao-hui when it received a subsidy from the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Administration of Commerce in 2024.
Original台企銀創投與國發基金於2022年參與曠世智能募資，當時蘇巧純已入股並擔任董事。
Chiang Yi-chen said Su Chiao-chun is a director and major shareholder of 曠世智能, and questioned the connection to her family's business address.
Original蘇巧慧回應稱妹妹並非公司負責人，相關文件依法規辦理，合法不怕查。
The National Development Council said the 曠世智能 investment case was reviewed by external committee members through a secret ballot with recorded votes.
宇田控制 to list on the Emerging Stock Board on 10/23 at a reference price of 42.5 yuan per share; full-year revenue may hit a record with double-digit growth
Britain's 英國巴克萊銀行 announced plans to cut about 5,000 employees this year, equal to 5% of its global workforce, as it pursues an AI and automation transformation and reduces costs. The finance chief said most cuts would come from back-office departments; 1,000 job cuts have been completed so far, with the rest to be carried out by the end of the year.
Facts
巴克萊銀行 announced plans to cut about 5,000 jobs this year.
The cuts amount to about 5% of 巴克萊銀行's global workforce.
巴克萊銀行 set aside 201 million pounds in restructuring costs in the 3rd quarter.
About 60% of the job cuts will be concentrated in back-office support departments, including software developers.
A total of 1,000 positions have been cut so far.
Barclays' 3rd-quarter pretax net profit rose 12% year over year to 2.3 billion pounds.
Fixed-income trading revenue in the investment banking business fell 19% to 1 billion pounds.
Group revenue totaled 7.4 billion pounds, below analysts' forecast of 7.61 billion pounds.
慶豐富 plans to withdraw 300 million yuan CB fundraising plan and meet needs with its own funds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
慶豐富(9935-TW) decided to withdraw its 300 million yuan CB fundraising plan, citing market conditions and share price movements, and will instead use its own funds. The company's revenue was strong over the same period, with 2026 Q3 revenue reaching a nearly seven-quarter high, pointing to the success of its North American e-commerce and specialty market strategies.
Facts
慶豐富(9935-TW) decided to withdraw its previously approved application to the Financial Supervisory Commission for an offering of 300 million yuan in face value of its 4th unsecured convertible bonds (CB).
After withdrawing its CB plan, 慶豐富 plans to meet its funding needs with its own funds or existing credit facilities.
慶豐富's revenue in the 3rd quarter of 2026 reached 1.384 billion yuan, a nearly seven-quarter high.
慶豐富's revenue in September 2026 reached 477 million yuan, up 9.98% month over month and 12.6% year over year.
慶豐富's gross margin in the first half of 2026 was 28.13%, and its after-tax net profit was 197 million yuan.
慶豐富's revenue growth was mainly driven by expanding business with e-commerce and specialty market channel customers in North America.
SpaceX expands data centers, Super Micro raises forecast! Wall Street sees 2 major tailwinds for Dell; gross margin is key
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
戴爾科技 shares surged on SpaceX's data center expansion and Super Micro's raised forecast, with Wall Street analysts seeing the 2 developments as boosting Dell's pricing power and revenue contribution in the AI server market.
Facts
戴爾科技 shares closed up 5.3% on Wednesday at $485.88 per share, their biggest one-day gain since September 11.
SpaceX plans to increase data center capacity from 10GW to as much as 20GW next year.
神盾 partners with France's SiPearl on national-level CPU strategy, targeting HPC, AI and data center markets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
神盾 signed a strategic partnership with France's SiPearl, combining Taiwan and European resources to target the HPC and AI markets and showcase the strength of the Chiplet ecosystem.
Facts
神盾 (6462-TW) and France's SiPearl officially signed a strategic partnership, combining Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain with Europe's high-performance computing resources to target the high-performance computing (HPC), AI and data center markets.
SiPearl's first product, the Rhea1 CPU, uses the Arm Neoverse V1 architecture and has been delivered to Bull. It will later be integrated into Europe's JUPITER supercomputer.
At 神盾's 2026 Tech Day, the company showcased its Chiplet Marketplace ecosystem, built on CPU and Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) technology and centered on the Mobius100 (M100) CPU, based on Arm's CSS V3 architecture.
The M100 uses the Arm Neoverse V3 architecture and integrates UCIe 2.0 IP supplied by 乾瞻 (7898-TW). With SiPearl's support, 安國 (8054-TW) is developing an M100 CPU Chiplet platform.
Minister of Economic Affairs 龔明鑫 said a national-level CPU and Chiplet ecosystem is an important foundation for Taiwan's development in AI and high-performance computing, and expressed hope that this partnership would deepen ties between the Taiwanese and French semiconductor industries.
信邦's Q3 net profit rises 24% year on year; EPS of 3.79 yuan marks a six-quarter high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Cable and wiring harness maker 信邦 (3023-TW) reported third-quarter results, with net profit of 911 million yuan, up 24.41% year on year, and EPS of 3.79 yuan, a six-quarter high. Growth in its high-margin core businesses boosted both revenue and earnings, demonstrating strong operating momentum.
Facts
信邦's third-quarter net profit was 911 million yuan, up 24.41% year on year.
信邦's third-quarter revenue was 9.696 billion yuan, up 28.40% year on year.
信邦's net profit for the first three quarters totaled 2.679 billion yuan, up 10.92% year on year.
Could Trump lose his congressional advantage and Taiwan's AI bull market turn? 鉅亨買基金: Elections are not necessarily bad news; diversify across 3 types of funds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
鉅亨買基金 analyzed the impact of the U.S. midterm elections on Taiwan stocks, noting that political uncertainty could trigger short-term volatility but would not change the long-term AI trend. It advised investors to diversify their portfolios and use an automatic investment top-up mechanism to manage volatility.
Facts
羅瑤庭, head of investment research at 鉅亨買基金, said election results could indeed intensify short-term volatility, but a change in congressional control does not mean the AI investment boom is over.
If Democrats win a majority in Congress, they could constrain the Trump administration's policies and even affect AI data center construction.
Even if Congress is divided, checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches could slow the pace and limit the scope of contentious policies.
Taiwan is an important part of the global AI supply chain. From semiconductors and servers to electronic components, its industries are benefiting significantly from the huge business opportunities created by U.S. tech giants expanding data center capacity.
羅瑤庭 advised investors to use 鉅亨超底王's decline-triggered automatic investment top-up mechanism, which automatically adds to investments when a fund's net asset value falls to a preset level.
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Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks closed lower today, with the three major institutional investors posting net sales, while record export orders and corporate revenues provided support. Moves in heavyweight stocks such as 台積電, 鴻海 and 聯發科 drew attention. 東台 showcased AI-related equipment, and the market outlook remained volatile but tilted bullish in the short term.
Facts
The weighted index fell 846.34 points to close at 46041.43 today, with trading volume of 879.231 billion.
The three major institutional investors posted combined net sales of 100.159 billion today, including net foreign selling of 81.656 billion, reversing from net buying.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs reported that September export orders reached US$114.21 billion, up 62.4% year on year and a record high for a single month.
台積電 reported third-quarter net profit of 763.1 billion, up 68.7% year on year, and raised its forecast for full-year 2026 revenue growth in U.S. dollars to about 44%.
〈Four state-owned investment trusts to merge〉Building a national asset management champion! Post-merger AUM near 500 billion yuan, with a target of breaking into the industry's top 8
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The four state-owned investment trusts approved a merger on the 22nd, with 第一金投信 leading the creation of a national asset management champion. Post-merger AUM will be nearly 500 billion yuan, with a target of reaching the industry's top 8.
Facts
The boards of the four state-owned investment trusts approved a merger plan on the 22nd, with post-merger AUM nearing 500 billion yuan.
第一金投信 will lead the merged entity, with the goal of raising its industry ranking to the top 8.
The merged entity's public fund assets will total about 400 billion yuan, approaching 500 billion yuan when discretionary management is included.
The merged entity will have nearly 100 funds across 20 different categories.
Product development will focus on income-generating and AI growth products, with about 8~10 inclusive finance (TISA-class) funds currently available.
摩根資產管理 said Taiwan's active ETF assets are nearing 1 trillion yuan, with significant growth in cross-border bond funds reflecting investors' shift toward diversified global allocations.
Facts
As of the end of September 2026, Taiwan's active ETFs had total assets of 994.7 billion yuan.
Cross-border bond ETFs recorded quarterly growth of 39.33%.
U.S. ETF assets surpassed US$16.3 trillion.
Taiwan equity ETFs account for about 83% of Taiwan's active ETF market.
Developed markets (excluding the U.S.) recorded net inflows of US$22.4 billion in September.
Huawei secures 15 billion yuan syndicated loan from banks to fund artificial intelligence chip spending
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Huawei has secured its first offshore syndicated loan since 2020, with six Chinese banks providing a 15 billion yuan loan for 7 years. The move aims to address soaring AI chip spending and negative cash flow in the first half due to research and development and inventory. The funds will be used for general corporate purposes.
Facts
華為技術有限公司 has obtained a 15 billion yuan offshore renminbi syndicated loan for 7 years from six Chinese banks.
This is Huawei's first offshore syndicated loan since 2020.
Huawei's research and development expenses reached 121 billion yuan in the first half of the year.
Huawei recorded negative cash flow of 39.9 billion yuan in the first half.
Chinese AI company DeepSeek is planning to deploy at least 160,000 of Huawei's top-tier chips at its massive data center in Inner Mongolia.
The proceeds from Huawei's loan will be used for general corporate purposes.
Since the United States imposed restrictions in 2019, domestic financial institutions have become an important source of offshore financing for Huawei.
〈Four state-owned investment trusts to merge〉Filing expected as early as next week; merger tentatively set for New Year's Day 2028; 張傳章: share allocation is quite reasonable
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Four state-owned financial holding companies announced a four-way merger of their investment trusts, with 第一金投信 to remain as the surviving entity. Filing is expected by the end of October, with the merger tentatively set for New Year's Day 2028. The share allocation was assessed as reasonable.
Facts
The four state-owned financial holding companies 第一金, 兆豐, 華南 and 合庫 announced plans to merge their investment trusts into one.
第一金投信 will be the surviving company and lead the merged entity's operations.
An application is expected to be filed with 金管會 by the end of October at the earliest, with the merger tentatively set for New Year's Day 2028.
兆豐金控 will have a 30.4% share-swap ratio after the merger.
第一金控 will secure 4 of the 7 board seats in the future.
The merger plan provides employees with job security for up to 3 years, covering positions up to vice general manager.
The valuation reference date is set as September 30, 2025.
菲律賓央行 unexpectedly raises rates by 2 notches, signaling resolve to fight inflation and peso depreciation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
菲律賓央行 (BSP) unexpectedly announced on the 22nd that it was raising interest rates by 2 notches to 5.50%, responding to inflation surging to 7.2% and the peso hitting a record low. Governor 雷莫洛納 stressed the central bank's resolve to fight inflation and said it would not exhaust its foreign exchange reserves to defend the currency, signaling a tougher policy stance to anchor expectations.
Facts
The 菲律賓央行 raised its target reverse repurchase rate by 2 notches to 5.50%.
The September consumer price index (CPI) rose 7.2% year over year.
The peso continued to hit record lows against the US dollar after falling below the 63 mark last week.
The 菲律賓央行 has raised interest rates by a cumulative 125 basis points (5 notches).
The central bank raised its 2027 inflation forecast from 5.4% to 6.0%.
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倫元投顧 analyst Chen Hsueh-chin said Taiwan stocks opened higher today but fell to close at 46,041 points, with market confidence still needing to recover. Although the market is under pressure in the short term, September export orders hit a record high, signaling strong AI demand. He recommended focusing on AI supply chain stocks in advanced packaging, specialty materials and CPO, and adopting a strategy of selling weaker holdings and keeping stronger ones.
Facts
Taiwan stocks fell 594 points at the close today to 46,041 points, with trading value at about NT$882.8 billion.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs said September export orders totaled US$114.21 billion, a record monthly high, up 62.4% year over year.
輝達 announced support for 京元電’s expansion of its US testing facilities and a partnership with 矽品 to increase CPO optical engine capacity.
The index closed below yesterday’s red candlestick low, a short-term bullish signal, showing that selling pressure remains heavy.
Support is in the 44,210–45,169-point range seen on Aug. 25.
Taiwan dollar: Central bank fights capital outflows, trading volume surges; currency slips just 2 cents to close at 32.508
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The New Taiwan dollar was affected by foreign capital outflows today, with heavy trading after midday as it weakened to 32.508. The central bank appeared to intervene to stabilize the currency market. Taiwan stocks also plunged 846 points, falling below the quarterly moving average. Analysts warned that a declining margin maintenance ratio could trigger a sharp deleveraging sell-off, as markets await guidance from technology giants and greater clarity on geopolitical developments.
Facts
The New Taiwan dollar closed at 32.508 today, down 2 cents.
Taiwan stocks plunged 846 points at the close today, falling below support at the quarterly moving average.
Foreign exchange trading volume in the afternoon session topped US$1.6 billion.
The yen surged more than 0.7%, while the won rose nearly 0.41%.
In observance of Taiwan Week, 國泰投信 to host Nov. 4 forum, “From Silicon Valley to Silicon Island: An Investment Map for the AI Era”; Taiwan and Korean experts to analyze the latest investment trends
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In observance of Taiwan Week, 國泰投信 will hold an AI investment forum on Nov. 4, inviting Taiwanese and Korean experts to analyze trends in semiconductors and HBM and offer investment allocation advice.
Facts
國泰投信 and 大和國泰證券 will hold the “From Silicon Valley to Silicon Island: An Investment Map for the AI Era” forum on Nov. 4.
SK Kim, global semiconductor industry representative analyst at 大和資本市場韓國有限公司, will discuss trends in Korean AI memory and HBM technology at the forum.
國泰投信 investment research team managers Li Han-lin, Huang Chiu-wen and Liang En-yi will each discuss the effects of AI technology advances on global stock markets and Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain.
The forum will be held from 13:50 to 16:30 on Nov. 4, 2026, in Hall B, 3F, at the Grand Hilai Taipei.
Following the decision on income distributions for 國泰臺韓科技基金（00735）, distributions are made by the 45th business day before the start of January and July each year.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund loses nearly US$30 billion in Q3 as major central banks’ rate hikes hit bond investments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund 挪威主權財富基金 (NBIM) posted a loss of about US$29.7 billion in the third quarter as central bank rate hikes battered bond markets. Gains in equities were outweighed by weak fixed-income performance, and the fund plans to reduce its US Treasury holdings to adjust its portfolio.
Facts
挪威主權財富基金 posted an unrealized loss of about US$29.7 billion in the third quarter.
The fund’s equity investments returned positive 0.5% in the third quarter.
Rising interest rates drove the fund’s fixed-income investment return to negative 3.5%.
挪威主權財富基金 manages US$2.3 trillion in assets.
About 70% of the fund’s fixed-income portfolio is invested in government bonds.
The fund holds 1,664 bonds across 51 countries.
The fund plans to reduce its holdings of US Treasuries to lower the share of its portfolio allocated to government debt.
Companies mentioned：挪威主權財富基金、挪威銀行投資管理公司、Norges Bank Investment Management、NBIM
Real estate: 國泰 Real Estate Index: New Taipei’s Q3 sales rate falls to 3.72%, signaling weaker market absorption
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
國建 released the 2026 Q3 國泰 Real Estate Index, showing stable prices and rising transaction volumes across Taiwan, but a sharp drop in New Taipei City’s sales rate to 3.72%, signaling weaker market absorption. Although the central bank eased mortgage rules and raised its economic forecast, the housing market remains in a period of consolidation and regional divergence.
Facts
國建 released the 2026 third-quarter 國泰 Real Estate Index on Sept. 22, 2026.
In the third quarter of 2026, New Taipei City’s 30-day sales rate was just 3.72%, with transaction volume down 25% year over year.
Taiwan’s overall sales rate was 5.62% in the third quarter of 2026.
The central bank raised its forecast for full-year economic growth in 2026 to 11.48%.
Original新北市推案金額年增近四成，形成供需落差。
Compared with the previous quarter, housing prices rose only in Taoyuan and Taichung, while they were stable or fell in other cities.
The central bank decided to keep interest rates unchanged and further raise the loan-to-value ratio for second-home mortgages.
Taiwan stocks fall below the quarterly moving average and slide toward 46K; 外資 sells NT$81.656 billion, turns bearish on futures
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks fell below the quarterly moving average on April 22 as 外資 sold a net NT$81.656 billion and added to short positions in futures, while 台積電 shares came under pressure. A typhoon warning and international uncertainties fueled selling, with 三大法人 posting combined net sales of more than NT$100 billion.
Facts
Taiwan stocks closed at 46041.43 points on April 22, falling 846.34 points below the quarterly moving average, with trading value of NT$879.231 billion.
三大法人 posted combined net sales of NT$100.16 billion, including net sales of NT$81.656 billion by 外資.
台積電 closed at 2385 yuan that day, down 35 yuan from the previous day, a decline of 1.45%.
A land typhoon warning for Typhoon Champi was issued at 11:30 a.m. on April 22, affecting market sentiment.
Global government deficits prove hard to resolve; 貝萊德 says gold’s best days are still ahead
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貝萊德 investment chief Hambro said worsening global government debt and deficits are eroding fiat currencies’ purchasing power, supporting the long-term outlook for physical assets such as gold. Although gold has been affected by policy volatility in the short term, its role as a store of value is making a comeback.
Facts
貝萊德 global head of thematic and sector investing Hambro said the continued expansion of global government debt and fiscal deficits will keep supporting gold’s long-term outlook.
Over the past more than thirty years, copper prices have risen from about 60 cents per pound to US$6, while gold has climbed from about US$400 an ounce to US$4,000.
The traditional recommended portfolio allocation to gold was about 10%, as it essentially serves as insurance.
Gold’s share of client portfolios is receiving renewed attention, but remains very low.
The global economy faces a combination of a weaker US dollar, mild stagflation and geopolitical tensions.
Japanese investors sell foreign bonds for five straight weeks as funds return to domestic markets
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Japanese investors have posted net sales of overseas bonds for five consecutive weeks, with net sales of about 3.43 trillion yen in long-term bonds, the longest such streak in nearly four years. Rising yields on Japanese government bonds have attracted funds back home, while investors were net buyers of foreign stocks that week.
Facts
Japanese investors have posted net sales of overseas bonds for a fifth consecutive week, the longest streak in nearly 4 years.
In the week ended Oct. 17, Japanese investors recorded net sales of 161.6 billion yen in foreign long-term bonds and 156.9 billion yen in foreign short-term securities.
Over the past 5 weeks, Japanese investors’ net sales of overseas long-term bonds totaled about 3.43 trillion yen.
The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds has climbed more than 80 basis points so far this year.
The yield on 10-year US Treasuries has fallen about 27 basis points from its high.
Japanese investors were net buyers of 128.3 billion yen in foreign stocks that week.