新光三越 proactively reports cybersecurity incident, notifies affected customers to beware of fraud
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
新光三越 discovered an anomaly in its information systems and suspected an intrusion. Some customers’ personal data was leaked. The company has notified the authorities and alerted affected customers to beware of fraud.
陸委會 poll: Mainstream public opinion opposes “peaceful reunification, one country, two systems”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A new poll released by 陸委會 found that 86.5% of respondents support maintaining the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, while 88.3% oppose accepting “peaceful reunification, one country, two systems.” Most respondents oppose the CCP undermining peace across the Taiwan Strait and being ruled by it.
Facts
86.5% of respondents support the view that “Taiwan’s most important priority now is maintaining the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait”
88.3% of respondents oppose accepting “peaceful reunification, one country, two systems”
92% of respondents support the position that “Taiwan’s future must be decided jointly by its 23 million people”
78.8% of respondents agree that “the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China are not subordinate to each other”
80.6% of respondents support the government increasing the defense budget
80.2% of respondents support the government amending the law
52.3% of respondents believe the CCP is undermining peace across the Taiwan Strait
49.3% of respondents believe the CCP’s new entry and exit rules can restrict the people concerned from leaving the country
Typhoon Kajiki approaches; 澎湖 suspends work and classes on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With Typhoon Kajiki approaching, 澎湖縣政府 announced that work and classes would be suspended on the 23rd, based on wind forecasts from the Central Weather Administration, to protect county residents.
According to statistics from 台灣證券交易所, Taiwan stocks fluctuated at high levels in September as trading volume fell. Securities firms posted combined after-tax net profit of NT$18.781 billion, down 31.51% from August. Net profit from proprietary trading fell sharply by 67.01%, but cumulative profits for the first 9 months of this year rose substantially from the same period last year.
聖功醫院 opens smart rehabilitation center, with 42 types of equipment to help patients regain independence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
聖功醫院 has opened a smart rehabilitation center, bringing in 42 types of smart technology equipment from 17 countries. Technologies including AI and exoskeleton robots will help stroke patients and people with mobility difficulties with rehabilitation. The hospital has also established a fund to support low-income households.
Man dies after being assaulted in New Taipei’s Tucheng; police bring in 3 suspects for investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man was beaten to death in Tucheng District, New Taipei City. Police suspect the dispute arose after one party failed to show up for a meeting to negotiate a debt, and have brought in 3 suspects for investigation on suspicion of murder.
Son of Hualien village chief with mainland Chinese spouse barred from running; 陸委會: Right to seek administrative relief respected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
賴汶佑, the son of a Hualien village chief with a mainland Chinese spouse, was disqualified as a candidate for village chief after failing to submit proof that he had given up his mainland Chinese household registration. 陸委會 said it respects his right to seek administrative relief.
Facts
Continuously registered as a resident in Taiwan for 25 years
國發會 approves NT$57.2 billion commercial port plan to boost smart port operations and resilience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國發會 approved a 5-year commercial port plan with a total budget of NT$57.265 billion, promoting smart technologies and net-zero transformation at international and domestic commercial ports while strengthening resilience against extreme weather.
曠世智能 faces questions over government investment; Su Chiao-hui: It was legal, and we welcome scrutiny
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan People’s Party and Kuomintang questioned the government’s investment in 曠世智能, whose board includes Su Chiao-chun, sister of Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui, saying her family relationship was not disclosed as required. Su Chiao-hui reiterated that the matter was handled according to the law, adding that there was nothing to fear if it was legal.
Facts
NT$1.2 million in subsidies
Taiwan Business Bank invested NT$20.8 million
The National Development Fund invested NT$19.99 million
Ministry of the Interior: 1,359 applications received for old-home renewal; apartments without management committees can also apply
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of the Interior said its old-home renewal program has received 1,359 applications. Apartments without management committees are also eligible to apply, and the 2nd application round is expected to be announced next year.
Facts
1,359 applications received
1,285 cases involving townhouses
74 apartment cases
More than 26,000 inquiries about applications
Original申請補助經費從新台幣100萬元至1100餘萬元不等
About 45% to around 62% of the total budget
About NT$1.7 billion budgeted this year
About NT$3.4 billion expected to be budgeted next year
357 cases in Tainan City
Of these, 352 involved townhouses
5 apartment cases
New Taipei City had the most apartment cases, with 27
Taichung mayoral race sees candidates clash over coastal transport proposals; 江啟臣 and 何欣純 unveil plans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang Taichung mayoral candidate 江啟臣 and Democratic Progressive Party candidate 何欣純 have each put forward transport proposals for the coastal area. 江啟臣 pledged to accelerate construction of the Blue Line of the metro, extend the Orange Line to 清水, seek an elevated double-track railway, and extend National Highway 4 into the port area. 何欣純 proposed “4321 Coastal Area Drive,” aiming to surpass 5 million annual visitors, and criticized 江啟臣’s camp for proposing a debate in English.
Facts
Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
A coastal-area daughter-in-law who married into 清水 more than 20 years ago
4321 Coastal Area Drive
With 4 rail projects
3 vital transport routes
Further development of 2 seaports and airports
An indoor velodrome meeting the international standard of 250 meters
International flights to double over the next 4 years
Golden Comic Awards ceremony; 文化部 hopes Taiwanese comics will expand into more diverse fields
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 17th Golden Comic Awards ceremony was held at 國立台灣美術館 in Taichung. 文化部 Minister 李遠 said the ministry would continue supporting Taiwan’s domestic comics industry and plans to hold the first Taiwan International Comics Festival next year. 麥人杰 received the Special Contribution Award, and 麥人杰’s 《雙寶記》 won the Grand Prize.
Typhoon Sepat approaches; Hualien County suspends work and classes on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 花蓮縣府 announced that winds in coastal areas of the county had reached the threshold for suspending work and classes as Typhoon Sepat approaches. To ensure safe commutes, work and classes will be suspended across the county on the 23rd.
Typhoon Sepat approaches; 國軍 puts 20,000 troops on standby for rescue operations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to Typhoon Sepat, the 國防部 has activated the Level 1 disaster response center. 國軍 has about 20,000 personnel on standby, and 3,000 vehicles and pieces of equipment across 35 categories have been readied. Troops and equipment have also been pre-positioned for immediate rescue operations.
PHP security vulnerabilities exposed; cybersecurity firm warns public about fake update scams
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Major security vulnerabilities have been found in PHP. 趨勢科技 subsidiary TrendLife urged the public and businesses to stay alert and take 4 key measures: change passwords, beware of fake update notifications, check device security and make good use of security tools.
Taiwan and Lithuania expand laser cooperation for semiconductor applications, combining R&D and manufacturing strengths
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The president of 立陶宛雷射協會, Gediminas, said Taiwan has strengths in semiconductor manufacturing and industry integration that complement Lithuania’s laser technology. Through the Ultrafast Laser R&D and Innovation Center established in 2023 and a memorandum of cooperation signed in September this year, the two sides are combining R&D and manufacturing experience to accelerate validation for mass production of laser technology in advanced semiconductor packaging and heterogeneous integration.
Paris international food show draws global buyers; 36 Taiwanese businesses seek opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The international food show SIAL Paris runs from Oct. 17 to 21. A total of 36 businesses are exhibiting at the Taiwan and Tainan pavilions to expand into the European market. Taiwan’s representative to France, 郝培芝, said the country’s food industry had demonstrated its diversity and strength, and that Aiwen mangoes had received an enthusiastic response in France. The event drew nearly 300,000 industry professionals.
Facts
A total of 36 businesses this year
41 booths set up
Held from Oct. 17 to 21
62 years since its founding
An estimated nearly 300,000 industry professionals
Typhoon Sepat approaches; 卓榮泰 urges public to avoid mountain and water activities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier 卓榮泰 inspected the central disaster response center for Typhoon Sepat, urging local governments to raise their response levels early and reminding the public to avoid mountain and water activities. He also instructed the 內政部, 農業部 and other agencies to step up disaster preparations, monitor the risk of barrier lakes and discuss issuing alerts via cell broadcast messages.
Facts
2nd working meeting
Video link with a total of 9 counties and cities
The Taipei City Government carried out improvements in August on sections including Wen-de Road in Neihu District
美光 boosts compensation; total pay for production-line workers expected to exceed NT$2 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
美光 and 台灣美光記憶體工會 have signed a labor agreement upgrading the compensation system across the board. Total compensation for production-line workers is expected to rise from NT$630,000 to more than NT$2 million.
Too many unemployed people occupying seats; 星巴克 China announces “Purchase required to sit” policy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
星巴克 China announced that starting on the 22nd, it would introduce a new “Purchase required to sit” policy at more than 8,000 stores nationwide. The move has been interpreted as a response to rising unemployment, which has led large numbers of unemployed people to occupy seats without making purchases.
Facts
More than 20 years since entering the Chinese market
More than 8,000 stores nationwide
In the past, as many as 1/3 of customers at peak times sat down without making a purchase
星巴克 opened its first store in China in Beijing in January 1999
A 2003 online essay, “I struggled for 18 years before I could sit down and drink coffee with you,” became widely popular
A cup can cost 30 to 40 yuan
About NT$146 to NT$194
It has continued to spark heated online discussion since 2023
China’s youth unemployment rate in September ended its rise for two consecutive months
Strategic high-tech goods export control list adds 343 entities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 經濟部國際貿易署 announced an update to the controlled-entity list for strategic high-tech goods exports, adding 343 entities and removing 90 to comply with international sanctions and prevent the proliferation of weapons.
Typhoon Sepat approaches; Taichung suspends work and classes on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 台中市政府 announced that, based on forecasts from the Central Weather Administration, winds in the Taichung area had reached the threshold for suspending work and classes as Typhoon Sepat approaches. Work and classes will be suspended tomorrow (the 23rd).
Typhoon Sepat approaches; Chiayi City suspends work and classes on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Sepat is approaching Taiwan, and Chiayi City has been placed under a land warning. In the interest of residents’ lives and property, the 嘉義市政府 announced that work and classes will be suspended on Oct. 23.
Typhoon Sepat approaches Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands; western Japan could be affected early next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Sepat is expected to approach Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands from the 23rd to the 24th before turning eastward. It could affect western Japan early next week, and residents there should prepare for hazards including violent winds, high waves and flooding.
Typhoon Sepat strikes; Hsinchu County suspends work and classes on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to Typhoon Sepat, the 新竹縣政府 announced that work and classes in Hsinchu County would be suspended on the 23rd, based on forecast data from the Central Weather Administration.
Typhoon Co-May approaches; Yilan County suspends work and classes on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With Typhoon Co-May approaching, 宜蘭縣政府 announced that work and classes across the county would be suspended on the 23rd, and urged residents to prepare for the typhoon.
神盾 partners with French company SiPearl on CPUs, targeting high-performance computing and AI markets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
神盾集團 and French company SiPearl signed a strategic cooperation agreement, combining Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain with European high-performance computing applications to jointly advance national-level CPU and AI markets. Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin said bilateral trade between Taiwan and France totaled about US$6.39 billion, and 6 cooperation projects last year generated more than NT$1.2 billion in R&D investment. This year, cooperation will expand to areas including space and smart technology.
Facts
2025 bilateral trade totaled about US$6.39 billion
6 cooperation projects were secured
Generated more than NT$1.2 billion in R&D investment
Bid to temporarily allow candidacy for Zhubei mayor rejected by Taipei High Administrative Court; Lee Chen-hsiu says she respects the judiciary
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A bid by former legislator Lee Chen-hsiu to temporarily allow her to run for Zhubei mayor was rejected by 台北高等行政法院. She announced she would forgo an appeal and respect the court's ruling.
Typhoon Co-May warning; Miaoli suspends work and classes on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
苗栗縣政府 announced that, in accordance with the Central Weather Administration's sea and land warnings for Typhoon Co-May, the criteria for suspending work and classes had been met. To protect public safety, it decided to suspend work and classes on the 23rd and urged residents to avoid going out unless necessary.
Typhoon Co-May approaches; Hsinchu City suspends work and classes on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With Typhoon Co-May approaching and considering the threat of strong winds and heavy rain, 新竹市政府 announced that work and classes would be suspended on the 23rd.
Typhoon Co-May approaches; Yunlin suspends work and classes on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In accordance with the Central Weather Administration's warning for Typhoon Co-May, 雲林縣政府 announced that work and classes would be suspended on the 23rd.
Due to Typhoon Co-May, 交通部航港局 announced that 9 routes and 54 sailings would be suspended today, and that all 106 sailings on 10 routes were expected to be suspended tomorrow. It urged the public to avoid traveling to outlying islands.
Four state-backed investment trust firms to merge; 金管會 scrutinizes 3 key areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
第一金控, 兆豐金控, 合庫金控 and 華南金控 are pursuing a “four-in-one” merger of their investment trust subsidiaries, with 第一金投信 as the surviving company and Jan. 1, 2028, provisionally set as the merger date. 金管會 is focusing its review on 3 key areas: employee protections, fund integration plans and protection of beneficiaries' rights.
New Taipei's Banqiao borough chief suspected of vote-buying over NT$600 scholarships; released on NT$100,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Hong-surnamed borough chief of Haishan Borough in Banqiao, New Taipei, was suspected of distributing NT$600 scholarships and items bearing campaign slogans. Prosecutors ordered his release on NT$100,000 bail on suspicion of vote-buying under the Election and Recall Act.
Chen Chia-ying, a woman who drove under the influence of drugs and killed police station chief Liu Tsung-hsin, was sentenced to death in the first trial. The High Court reviewed surveillance and body-camera footage anew in the second trial, prompting grief-stricken reactions from the family. The judge explained that the case was reassigned because of personnel changes.
Typhoon Co-May hits Taiwan; all domestic flights canceled on the 23rd, many international flights affected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Typhoon Co-May approaches Taiwan, the Civil Aeronautics Administration announced that all domestic flights on the 23rd would be canceled and many international flights would be affected. Carriers including China Airlines, 星宇航空, 長榮航空 and 台灣虎航 adjusted or canceled flights and coordinated additional flights to outlying islands to transport passengers.
Facts
A total of 126 domestic flights have been canceled
40 international flights have been canceled
2 additional flights each added on the Kaohsiung-Penghu and Taipei-Penghu routes
About 450 kilometers east of Eluanbi
Maximum sustained winds near the center were 48 meters per second
Foreign investors turn net sellers of NT$81.6 billion, with ETF withdrawals accounting for most sales
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign investors turned net sellers of NT$81.656 billion today, with ETF withdrawals accounting for most of their sales. 主動中信台灣收益 saw the heaviest selling, at more than 120,000 lots. The Taiwan stock market fell 846.34 points to 46,041.43, while the three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$100.159 billion. 陳奕光, chairman of 富邦投顧, said the market had entered oversold territory and could rebound next week.
Facts
Turned net sellers again today, selling NT$81.656 billion
Trading value of NT$879.23 billion
The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$100.159 billion
Taiwan stocks fell 846.34 points today
Closed at 46,041.43 points
主動中信台灣收益 led with 122,362 lots
主動統一台股增長 (00981A) ranked second with 56,720 lots
Dealers and foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$27.378 billion and NT$81.656 billion, respectively
Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$8.875 billion
Typhoon Co-May approaches; New Taipei urges residents to prepare 2 days' worth of food and water and guard against landslides
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to Typhoon Co-May, the New Taipei City Government urged residents to prepare 2 days' worth of food and water and strengthen landslide alerts, evacuation and relocation measures in areas including Sanxia and Wulai.
Facts
A 2-day supply of water and dry food
Daily rainfall reaches 350 to 400 millimeters
Total rainfall forecast at about 380 to 900 millimeters
Rate hikes in various countries push yields higher; 挪威主權基金 loses nearly NT$1 trillion in 3rd quarter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
挪威主權基金 lost 278 billion Norwegian kroner (about NT$970 billion) in the 3rd quarter as rate hikes in various countries weakened bond performance. Its net asset value stood at 22.014 trillion Norwegian kroner.
Facts
3rd-quarter loss of 278 billion Norwegian kroner
About NT$970 billion
Fund net asset value stood at 22.014 trillion Norwegian kroner at the end of September
About NT$76.4 trillion
3rd-quarter investment return was -0.5%
Mainly dragged down by a -3.5% return on bond assets
Returns on stocks and real estate were 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively
Countering CCP transnational repression; 陸委會 says it is considering legal amendments and hopes for cross-party support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
陸委會 said the government is drafting legal amendments to plug loopholes and counter CCP transnational repression, and hopes for cross-party support. It also mentioned speculation surrounding the alleged staged car accident that injured Huang Yi-hao and the shooting of Chen Chih-han by Chiu Wei-chieh.
Typhoon Jangmi approaches; tree falls beside 台中新光三越百貨 in Taichung, crushing 2 cars
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Strong winds as Typhoon Jangmi approaches caused a roadside tree beside 台中新光三越百貨 in Taichung to topple onto 2 cars. The vehicles were damaged, but no one was injured.
Vietnam’s 越捷航空 has assets frozen by UK court; 泰國越捷航空 says operations unaffected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vietnam’s 越捷航空 had its global assets frozen by a UK court over a dispute involving an aircraft leasing contract, with debts exceeding US$250 million. 泰國越捷航空 stressed that the two are separate legal entities and that its operations are unaffected.
Facts
Debt exceeding US$250 million
Involving 4 空中巴士 (Airbus) A321 passenger aircraft
Contract termination compensation of about US$181.5 million
Typhoon Jangmi approaches; Pingtung placed on alert as Chou Chun-mi urges preparedness
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Typhoon Jangmi approaches, Pingtung County raised its disaster response center to Level 1. County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi urged thorough typhoon preparations, precautionary evacuations and deployment of flood-control supplies.
4 state-owned investment trusts to merge and form national asset management team, targeting 8th place
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Four investment trust subsidiaries of 第一金控, 兆豐金控, 合庫金控 and 華南金控 announced plans to merge, with Jan. 1, 2028, proposed as the effective date. They aim to lift their ranking from 12th to 8th in assets under management, which total about NT$500 billion, and create a “national asset management team.”
Facts
Overall assets under management of about NT$500 billion
Jan. 1, 2028, set as the merger effective date
Plans to submit an application to 金管會銀行局 by the end of October this year
At least 9 to 12 months of preparation required
Publicly offered funds grow 15% annually
Discretionary investment business grows 10%
The 4 investment trusts currently manage nearly 100 funds
Typhoon Jangmi approaches; Lu Shiow-yen says Taichung is on alert and being closely monitored
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Typhoon Jangmi approaches, Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen said the city has been placed on alert and is closely monitoring the storm. Decisions on work and school closures will be based on data from 中央氣象署. The city government has completed preparations for flood control and supplies.
Typhoon Jangmi approaches; work and classes suspended in Lanyu Township and Green Island on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Typhoon Jangmi approaches, the Taitung County Government announced that work and classes will be suspended in Lanyu Township and Ludao Township on the 23rd. Other areas will operate as usual.
Zelensky says in interview he is willing to freeze front line and retain 75% of territory in ceasefire with Russia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Fox News in an interview that he was willing to freeze the front line and retain more than 75% of the country’s territory to reach a ceasefire agreement with Russia. He said he hoped to end the war and rebuild the country.
Typhoon Jangmi approaches; work and classes suspended in Chiayi County on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 嘉義縣政府 announced that, due to Typhoon Jangmi and the wind forecast issued by 中央氣象署, conditions will meet the threshold for suspending work and classes tomorrow (the 23rd). Work and classes will be suspended throughout the county to protect public safety.
Typhoon Jangmi approaches; work and classes suspended in Kaohsiung on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 高雄市政府 said that, according to information from 中央氣象署, Kaohsiung will meet the criteria for suspending work and classes tomorrow. To protect residents’ safety, work and classes will be suspended throughout the city tomorrow.
Typhoon Jangmi approaches; work and classes suspended in Pingtung County on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 屏東縣政府 announced that, in response to Typhoon Jangmi and based on forecasts from 中央氣象署, work and classes will be suspended throughout the county on the 23rd.
Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate, proposed revitalizing the space beneath the Civic Boulevard elevated road by creating themed corridors for music, anime and other subjects. The plan aims to connect neighborhood commercial districts and enhance the city’s aesthetics and local economy.
Typhoon Jangmi approaches; work and classes suspended in Tainan on 10/23
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 台南市政府 announced that, due to Typhoon Jangmi and the land-based strong wind warning issued by 中央氣象署, work and classes will be suspended throughout the city on Oct. 23.
Jangmi weakens to a moderate typhoon; land warning expands to Taiwan proper
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Jangmi weakened to a moderate typhoon, and the land warning was expanded to cover 19 counties and cities on Taiwan. The weather agency expects the storm’s radius to cover all of Taiwan tomorrow morning and leave only on the evening of the 24th.
Toddler in Xindian chokes to death on bun crumbs; nanny gets 5-year suspended sentence in first trial and must pay NT$4 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A nanny surnamed Pan in Xindian District, New Taipei City, fed a toddler cheese-filled steamed buns but failed to pay attention to the size of the food and the child’s swallowing, causing multiple bun crumbs to lodge in the child’s throat and trigger asphyxiation. After the incident, she delayed seeking help and administering first aid, and the toddler ultimately died of hypoxic brain injury. The 台北地方法院 sentenced Ms. Pan to 1 year and 10 months in prison for negligent homicide, suspended for 5 years, and ordered her to fulfill her obligation to pay NT$4 million in settlement compensation.
Shen Po-yang, the DPP’s candidate for Taipei mayor, proposed decoupling stock market operations from school and office closures on typhoon days. KMT spokesperson Liu Tsai-wei criticized the proposal for overlooking the safety of financial workers and confusing the respective responsibilities of the central and local governments, noting that the stock market is overseen by the 金管會. Shen responded that the issue needs to be discussed jointly by the central and local governments.
Fines raised for illegally transporting food waste and feeding it to pigs; Ministry of Agriculture: first offense carries combined fine of NT$1 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Agriculture has raised the fines for first-time violations involving the transport of food waste and feeding it to pigs to NT$500,000 each, for combined penalties of NT$1 million. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency said it had uncovered 26 violations as of October 22.
Facts
Combined fines of NT$1 million for a first offense
Raised from NT$200,000 each to NT$500,000 each
26 cases of illegal transport or use of food waste uncovered
24 cases involved operators without permits to reuse food waste, accounting for 92.3%
Including 19 cases involving farms with 199 or fewer pigs, accounting for 73.1% of all cases
瑩碩 aims to return to profitability this year, plans to submit OTC listing application next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
瑩碩生技 General Manager Yen Lin-chuan said overseas market expansion and sales of new products are expected to help the company post record revenue this year and strive to return to profitability. The company plans to submit an application for an over-the-counter listing next year. Its new drug AX251 has received FDA approval for a Phase 1 clinical trial, while subsidiary 歐帕生技 is investing NT$350 million to expand production lines.
Facts
Revenue for the first 3 quarters of this year was NT$709 million
Up 14.34% year on year
Original每月施打1次的長效針劑
Completed 4 licensing deals this year in Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Middle East
Licensing and overseas revenue is forecast to exceed 2 tenths of the total this year
Expected to launch by the end of October
Investing NT$350 million to upgrade equipment and expand production lines
Annual research and development investment of about NT$150 million to NT$200 million
Typhoon 薔琵 approaches; Guanyuan-to-Taroko section of Central Cross-Island Highway to close on the 23rd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Typhoon 薔琵 approaches, the 公路局 forecasts strong winds and heavy rain in Hualien’s mountainous areas. The Guanyuan-to-Taroko section of Provincial Highway 8, the Central Cross-Island Highway, will close on the 23rd, with reopening on the 24th subject to conditions. A preventive closure of the Suhua Highway corridor has not been ruled out.
中華職棒 announced the 2026 Gold Glove winners, with 中信兄弟 shortstop Chiang Kun-yu claiming his 7th consecutive award. Uni-Lions pitcher Brock Dykxhoorn, 樂天桃猿 catcher Sung Chia-hsiang and 中信兄弟 outfielder Sung Sheng-jui won for the first time. 味全龍’s Lee Kai-wei won his 5th consecutive award, while Fan Kuo-chen, Liu Chi-hung, Kuo Tien-hsin and Chen Wen-chieh were also recognized.
To prevent nationwide protests from escalating into riots, France’s Lyon bans all demonstrations on the 24th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To prevent nationwide protests from escalating into riots, the Lyon city government banned all demonstrations in the city on October 24. Protests the previous weekend had resulted in about 150 to 200 local stores being looted and hundreds of people being arrested.
Peng Chi-ming: Super El Niño could occur by year-end; interagency risk list being compiled
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming said a super El Niño could occur by year-end and that agencies had jointly compiled a list of risks covering air quality, water resources and other areas. Deputy Transportation Minister Lin Kuo-hsien reported on progress in electrifying land transport and targets for increasing sustainable aviation fuel production capacity.
Facts
Global average monthly surface temperature reached 16.96 degrees Celsius in August 2026
Taiwan’s average temperature rose 0.26 degrees over the past 10 years
The Taipei weather station recorded an even larger increase of 0.3 degrees
About 150 industry, government, academic and research organizations have joined forces
A full-scale drill for an extreme 40-degree heat scenario was recently completed at 亞東醫院
The heat-relief Cool Map has expanded to include 11,690 cooling locations
Electric buses reached a market penetration rate of 41.6% in August this year
Progressing toward this year’s target of 50% and full electrification by 2030
Electric passenger cars reached a market share of 10.4%
Likewise progressing toward 30% by 2030 and 100% by 2040
Domestic production capacity target raised to 6,500 tons this year
Up 18% from last year
Equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by 16,000 tons
By installing 3,500 real-time monitoring systems along the route
Chiang Wan-an proposes easing urban renewal threshold; Ministry of the Interior says key is shortening review time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced plans to ease the threshold for urban renewal. Cai Chang-zhan, director-general of the National Land Management Agency, said lowering the threshold would help the public understand the information, but stressed that the key was shortening review times. The central government will simplify the process through legal amendments and address the problem of “zombie urban renewal” projects.
Facts
Lower the required level of resident support for voluntary integration in the first phase from 75% to 50%
Raise the baseline floor area ratio from 225% to 300%
Projects handled by the National Housing and Urban Regeneration Center typically take at least 10 years
JHBL's 大倫國中 misses top 16; 錦和高中 athletic trainer fired after calling students “useless”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the boys' qualifying round of the JHBL junior high school Division A basketball league, Miaoli's 大倫國中 lost to New Taipei's 錦和高中 and missed out on the top 16. After the game, a 錦和高中 team athletic trainer verbally abused 大倫國中 students, calling them “useless,” and gave them the middle finger. The school lodged a strong protest and called on the Chinese Taipei School Sports Federation to investigate. 錦和高中 head coach Tu Tien-wei acknowledged the violation and said the contract athletic trainer had been dismissed. The school is also reviewing its management failures.
Frequent natural disasters leave more than 1,000 dead or missing in China in first 3 quarters; economic losses exceed 970 billion yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Data released by China's Ministry of Emergency Management showed that natural disasters affected 56.46 million person-times nationwide in the first 3 quarters of this year, leaving 1,162 people dead or missing and causing direct economic losses of 199.36 billion yuan.
Facts
56.46 million person-times affected to varying degrees
1,162 dead or missing
Direct economic losses of 199.36 billion yuan
5.049 million person-times relocated or requiring emergency assistance
13,000 households and 52,000 rooms of housing collapsed
170,000 households and 430,000 rooms of housing damaged
Nearly 4.74 million hectares of crops affected
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A total of 26 typhoons formed
Of these, 7 made landfall in China
Affected 20.314 million person-times nationwide to varying degrees
文總's “Spirit of the Artisan” features Hu sisters, whose needlework stitches together half a century of Taiwan fashion history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
文總 has released a new episode of “Spirit of the Artisan,” featuring sisters Hu Meihua and Hu Meilan, who have practiced bead embroidery for more than 55 years. The episode looks back at Taiwan's fashion history, from stage costumes for early pop singers to international fashion weeks.
Typhoon Trami expected to affect Matsu on 23 to 24; 401 travelers stranded
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Trami is expected to affect Matsu on 23 to 24. The Lienchiang County Government estimates that about 401 travelers are stranded. Air and sea services have been suspended, and relevant agencies have begun typhoon preparations and closed tourist attractions.
Facts
About 401 travelers stranded
Maximum gusts reaching level 9 to 11
Total rainfall forecast to be less than 50 millimeters
Zhang Linghe's application to visit Taiwan not approved; 陸委會 says visit must not carry political united-front overtones
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
陸委會 announced that Chinese actor Zhang Linghe's application to visit Taiwan had not been approved, saying the case was first disclosed by 國台辦 and showed signs of united-front operations. It also noted that Zhang Linghe had previously disparaged Taiwan's status and taken part in the Cross-Strait Forum.
Kinmen's mini Three Links: Jinquan route suspended for 10/23; Kinmen-Xiamen route updates to depend on weather
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Due to Typhoon Trami, both directions of Kinmen's mini Three Links Jinquan route will be suspended all day on 10/23. Updates on the Kinmen-Xiamen route will depend on weather conditions. Domestic flights operated by 立榮航空 and 華信航空 are also canceled for the entire day.
Hong Kong businessman Hsiang Hsin loses final appeal after being denied surveillance information by 調查局
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong businessman Hsiang Hsin filed an administrative lawsuit after 調查局 refused to provide information about surveillance and photographic evidence-gathering. The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed his appeal in the second instance, making the loss final.
宏碁 subsidiary 安圖斯科技 targets enterprise AI applications, partners with 智菩科技 and 環球睿視
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
宏碁 subsidiary 安圖斯科技 signed a memorandum of understanding with 智菩科技 and 環球睿視 to combine their hardware and software ecosystems and develop enterprise-grade AI solutions.
Can you still have a mammogram after breast augmentation? Doctor says implants are pressure-resistant; don't delay screening
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Doctors remind women with breast implants that implants can withstand the pressure of mammography. Patients should proactively disclose their medical history before screening so the examination method can be adjusted, and should not delay breast cancer screening due to concerns.
Facts
An estimated 27,822 breast augmentation procedures are performed in Taiwan each year.
About 10.8% of all cosmetic surgery procedures.
They can typically withstand nearly 300 pounds (about 136 kilograms) of pressure.
As Severe Typhoon Champi approaches, Tainan City activated its disaster response center at Level 2 this afternoon. Mayor Huang Wei-che convened a typhoon preparedness meeting and urged residents to take precautions against strong winds and rainfall.
CCP transnational repression: 民進黨 urges blue and white parties to support amendments to strengthen national security
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民進黨 said the car collision that injured crosstalk performer Huang Yi-hao involved CCP transnational repression, and called on 國民黨 and 民眾黨 to support national security law amendments to bolster defenses.
Myanmar media: Aung San Suu Kyi speaks with son for first time in 5 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Myanmar media reported that Aung San Suu Kyi's son, Kim Aris, said he spoke with his detained mother for the first time in more than 5 years, and called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners.
Taichung council candidate uses party emblem despite not receiving nomination; blue camp sends letter demanding its removal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taichung City council candidate Chang Shu-hua was not nominated by 國民黨 and had her party membership revoked, but continued to display the party emblem in campaign materials. 國民黨台中市黨部 sent a letter demanding its removal, and Chang said she would comply with the rules.
Reuters: 台積電 explores alternatives for rare-earth components to guard against impact of Chinese controls
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
路透社 reported that 台積電 is seeking alternatives to rare-earth components in its factory equipment to reduce the risks that Chinese government export controls pose to advanced chip production. Discussions remain at an early stage, and equipment without rare earths has not yet been adopted on a large scale.
Criminal Investigation Bureau breaks up 5 cross-border drug-smuggling cases, warns against overseas high-paying recruitment scams
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Criminal Investigation Bureau said it recently broke up 5 cross-border drug-smuggling cases, noting that international groups used social media to recruit Taiwanese people with fake promises of high-paying shopping-agent jobs to smuggle drugs back to Taiwan from Southeast Asia, Europe and elsewhere. Authorities have uncovered 3 cases of drugs hidden in suitcases in Taiwan and, working with Australian and Japanese police, broken up 2 cases. The bureau urged the public not to trust suspicious high-paying job offers.
Facts
Authorities have uncovered 3 cases of drugs hidden in suitcases in Taiwan.
Nearly a hundred Christians gather at Wang Mei-hui campaign headquarters to pray for Taiwan and the candidate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The campaign headquarters of 民進黨 Chiayi City mayoral candidate Wang Mei-hui held a Christian thanksgiving and blessing prayer meeting, where nearly a hundred Christians prayed for Taiwan, Chiayi and Wang.
Space technology becomes new focus of defense planning as Czechia's largest defense group branches into the sector
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
捷克斯洛伐克集團 (CSG), Czechia's largest defense group, acquired a 9.5% stake in Canadian space technology company MDA Space, becoming its largest single shareholder. The move signals that traditional defense manufacturers see the space industry as a new avenue for growth.
職安署 upgrades occupational safety card training, revises materials and adds instructor refresher training requirements
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
勞動部職安署 announced improvements to Taiwan's occupational safety card training system, with construction sites allowing only certified workers to enter starting July 1 next year. The new system updates course materials, introduces digital management and full-session video recording, and requires instructors to complete 6 hours of refresher training every 3 years. About 400,000 people currently hold cards.
Facts
Starting July 1 next year
Revises 6 hours of training materials
Complete at least 6 hours of refresher training every 3 years
There are currently 400,000 Taiwan occupational safety card holders.
宇田控制 to list on the emerging stock market on the 23rd at NT$42.5 per share, targeting AI liquid cooling and semiconductor equipment opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
宇田控制 will list on the emerging stock market on the 23rd at NT$42.5 per share. It will continue to develop cleanroom, semiconductor process equipment and AI data center applications, while shifting toward precision measurement solutions for advanced processes and AI infrastructure.
Facts
Reference price of NT$42.5 per share
Own-brand products account for about 55% of revenue
International brand distribution accounts for about 40%
Semiconductor equipment accounts for about 23.9% of revenue
Factory construction projects account for about 55%
Data centers account for about 7.8%
Sales related to data centers increased by more than 200% year over year
Semiconductor equipment sales increased by more than 40% year over year
Combined sales of semiconductor equipment and data centers increased by 69% year over year
2025 consolidated revenue of about NT$320 million
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent: NT$53.34 million
Earnings per share of NT$2.68
Unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$274 million in the first 9 months of this year
Red Bull kiteboarding Taiwan qualifier: international stars showcase skills in bid for title
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Red Bull King of the Air kiteboarding Taiwan qualifier was held offshore from Nanliao Fishing Port in Hsinchu. New Zealand's Wigglesworth and Germany's Mensch won the men's and women's titles, respectively, earning places in the South Africa final.
Facts
Only 1 event is held each year
The original competition dates were between Oct. 21 and 26
美光 responds to union demands with enhanced compensation, quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and structural pay raises
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
美光 and 台灣美光記憶體工會 signed a labor agreement that adds quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, introduces structural pay raises, increases shift allowances, adds 3 paid days off and raises the pension contribution rate to 10%.
Facts
美光 (Micron) signed a labor agreement with 台灣美光記憶體工會 (台中工會) on the 21st.
Raise the pension contribution rate to 10%
Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses will be split equally, with 50% in cash and 50% in stock.
Raise the cap on strategic target achievement from 200% to 250%
Add 3 paid days off
Raise the pension contribution rate from 8% to 10%
First Hsinchu City Cultural Fengding Awards honor 4 cultural workers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
新竹市政府 held the first Hsinchu City Cultural Fengding Awards ceremony, honoring 4 cultural workers with long-standing contributions to local history, traditional Chinese music education and traditional crafts. Mayor Kao Hung-an presented the Outstanding Contribution Award to Wu Ching-chieh and Liu Chiang-pin, and posthumously awarded the Lifetime Dedication Award to Chang Te-nan and Hsiao Tsai-kan.
Facts
Honoring 4 people
Worked on local history for 32 years
Published more than 10 books
Compiled more than 2 million words of records
Worked in traditional Chinese music education for 35 years
Published 98 articles
Documented more than 60 historical figures from Hsinchu
From urban greenery to green transport, president says 2 major strategies will strengthen climate resilience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te chaired a meeting of the National Climate Change Committee and announced that the government will strengthen climate resilience through 2 major strategies: heat protection and green transport. Specific measures include setting up cooling stations, promoting an urban forest plan and expanding the use of electric buses.
Chen Jui-lung resigns as independent director of 台化 for personal reasons, effective immediately
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台化 announced that Chen Jui-lung has resigned as an independent director and as a member of related committees for personal reasons, effective immediately. Chen had previously resigned as chairman of 中石化 on June 1.