Yilan County landslide and large-scale collapse yellow alert
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農業部農村發展及水土保持署 issued a yellow alert for debris flows and large-scale landslides in Yilan County. A total of 44 potential debris-flow streams reached alert levels, affecting several villages in Datong Township.
Kaohsiung suspends work and classes, opens 303 temporary parking locations (Kaohsiung City)
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Kaohsiung City met the criteria for suspending work and classes and opened 303 temporary parking locations for residents to park their vehicles in an emergency.
A passenger vessel operated by 琉興航運 ran aground in Pingtung County, causing a marine pollution incident. The affected area is the outer right side of the breakwater at Liouciou New Fishing Harbor.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Chiayi City)
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衛生福利部嘉義醫院 will suspend evening outpatient services on October 23, 2026. Morning and afternoon outpatient services and emergency services will operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Chiayi City)
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On October 23, 2026, 臺中榮民總醫院嘉義分院 will suspend evening outpatient services, offer some morning and afternoon outpatient services, and maintain normal emergency services.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
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衛生福利部 issued emergency service information for 諸元內科醫院 in Beigang Township, Yunlin County. The hospital does not provide emergency services, while its outpatient services operate normally.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
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On October 23, 2026, emergency and outpatient services at 洪揚醫院 in Douliu City, Yunlin County, will operate as usual in the morning, afternoon and evening.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
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雲林長庚紀念醫院 will suspend afternoon outpatient services on October 23, 2026. Only a special internal medicine clinic will operate in the morning; there will be no evening outpatient services, while emergency services will operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
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On October 23, 2026, 佛教慈濟醫療財團法人斗六慈濟醫院 in Douliu City, Yunlin County, will suspend morning, afternoon and evening outpatient services, maintaining emergency services only.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
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On October 23, 2026, 天主教若瑟醫療財團法人若瑟醫院 in Huwei Township, Yunlin County, will suspend afternoon and evening outpatient services, offering only morning typhoon and special clinics. Emergency services will operate as usual.
Typhoon warning for sea and land (Yilan County, Hualien County, Nantou County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Kaohsiung City, Keelung City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City, Taitung County, Tainan City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The Central Weather Administration issued a sea and land typhoon warning as Typhoon Champi, a moderate typhoon, approaches Taiwan. It is expected to bring threats of strong winds and heavy rain to northern, eastern and southern areas, with warnings of landslides, falling rocks and huge waves.
Facts
Central pressure: 945 hectopascals
Maximum sustained winds near the center: 43 meters per second
Strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow alert) (Yilan County, Hualien County, Kinmen County, Nantou County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Kaohsiung City, Keelung City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City, Taitung County, Tainan City)
Land-based strong wind advisory (orange alert) (Yilan County, Kinmen County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Kaohsiung City, Keelung City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)
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The Central Weather Administration issued a land-based strong wind advisory. Influenced by the typhoon and its peripheral circulation, average winds of force 9 or higher or gusts of force 11 or higher are possible in areas across multiple counties and cities from the evening of the 22nd through the evening of the 23rd (orange alert). Some areas are under a yellow alert.
Provincial Highway 61 closed from 0K+0 to 2K+0 (New Taipei City, Taipei City)
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In preparation for Typhoon Champi, a precautionary closure was imposed on the section of Provincial Highway 61 from 0K+0 to 2K+0 in Bali District, New Taipei City.
Dad transfers a 30 million yuan presale home to his daughter before handover! He collects only 5 million—could it be exempt from gift tax? Tax bureau reveals 1 key factor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance, explained through a case that when parents transfer a presale home that has not yet been handed over to their children, the transfer may be exempt from gift tax if the children have genuinely paid consideration and can provide proof of the funds. The case involved a total price of 30 million yuan; the father collected only the 5 million yuan already paid. The key factors are the flow of funds and proof that the money came from the buyer's own funds.
Facts
The National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance, gave an example of a presale home transfer on June 15, 2026.
Mr. Wang purchased a presale home for a total price of 30 million yuan on May 10, 2025.
After paying 5 million yuan in construction payments, Mr. Wang transferred the purchase contract to his daughter, Xiaomei.
Original女兒小美需支付父親500萬元，並接手剩餘2500萬元房款直接支付給建設公司。
Property sales between relatives within the second degree of kinship are generally treated as gifts unless proof of actual payment is provided.
When an individual transfers rights to a presale home, the transaction amount used to calculate the integrated housing and land tax is the amount the transferee actually pays to the transferor.
The assignment or resale of a presale home contract between lineal blood relatives does not require approval from the local competent authority.
How to choose a water heater? A comprehensive expert guide to types, capacity, prices and installation
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HMK鴻茂 addresses the challenges of choosing a water heater, explaining the features of gas, electric and heat pump models, capacity selection criteria and professional installation procedures. It also offers free site assessments to help consumers choose the right model.
Facts
HMK鴻茂 is a local water heater brand with 40 years of experience in Taiwan.
Heat pump water heaters absorb heat from the air to heat water, offering high energy efficiency and saving up to more than 70% in electricity.
Gas water heaters range in price around NT25,000, depending on capacity and whether they have a constant-temperature function.
Heat pump water heaters range in price from around NT50,000 to over 100,000.
Storage electric water heaters cost around NT20,000.
Xiao Zhan’s The Untamed falls out of the top two! Top 10 best-reviewed mainland Chinese dramas featuring Meng Ziyi: The winner isn’t The Ninefold Purple, and you’ll really regret missing it
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Based on Douban ratings and PTT reviews, this article ranks the top 10 best-reviewed mainland Chinese dramas featuring Meng Ziyi over the years. The results show that The Ninefold Purple ranks second and The Untamed third, and provide details on the characters and audience feedback for works including Hua Shan Lun Jian and The Tales of Rose.
Facts
Among the mainland Chinese dramas featuring Meng Ziyi, The Ninefold Purple ranks second in the Douban top 10 with a score of 7.8.
The Untamed ranks third among Meng Ziyi’s works, with a Douban rating of 7.7.
Meng Ziyi plays Mei Chaofeng in Hua Shan Lun Jian, which aired in 2025 and has a Douban rating of 6.3.
PTT users say Meng Ziyi’s Long Zhi in West Out of the Jade Gate has an “innate blend of intelligence, scheming, ruthlessness and wickedness.”
The Bamboo Pavilion of Huai River stars Liu Shishi and Zhang Yunlong, with Meng Ziyi playing Qing Muyuan. It has a Douban rating of 6.3.
The People’s Prosecutor is a crime and anti-corruption television series that aired in 2016. Meng Ziyi plays Zhou Wenwen, a young court clerk, and the series has a Douban rating of 7.3.
Ever Night stars Chen Feiyu and Song Yiren, with Meng Ziyi playing Ye Hongyu. It has a Douban rating of 7.4.
好食好事加速器 held its ninth Demo Day at Taipei 101 on Oct. 20, inviting Silicon Valley venture capital firm AgFunder to exchange ideas. It showcased the achievements of 16 startups in areas including AI-powered food services and unmanned aquaculture, and announced plans to expand into the U.S. market.
Facts
好食好事加速器 held its ninth Demo Day at Taipei 101 on Oct. 20, bringing together 16 startup teams from Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong.
快帶科技 uses AI to help chain restaurants manage Google Maps reviews and signed 6 restaurant brands within six months.
初茶弁飯 integrates corporate meal ordering and delivery, and has served more than 1.5 million people to date.
Original豐漁水產導入智慧無人養殖船，將人力投入降低約7成。
長瑩生技 uses microbial fermentation of soybean pulp to produce functional pet food ingredients and recently placed among the top three in a 瑪氏寵物照護 competition.
開康普茶 received support from 王道銀行 and took part in the “好食好事×王道銀行創業女王競賽.”
好食好事基金會 CEO Lin Wei-chen said this year’s teams showcased two major trends: smarter supply chains and food innovation.
With nine cohorts of accelerator experience, 好食好事 has helped more than 100 startups and is venturing into the U.S. for the first time, with channel-market testing planned for November.
Oct. 23 Typhoon Shampi transportation changes at a glance! A guide to the latest on attractions, 高鐵, 台鐵, metro services, road closures, shipping and flights
On Oct. 23, 20 counties and cities across Taiwan announced the suspension of work and classes, with the exception of Kinmen County and the main island of Taitung County.
台鐵 suspended all reserved-seat trains across its network on Oct. 23. Non-reserved trains on the western trunk line that run along the coastal line were also suspended for their entire routes.
高鐵 planned to operate normally on Oct. 23 and added 5 southbound extra trains on the evening of the 22nd.
As of 7 p.m. on Oct. 22, 414 flights at Taoyuan International Airport scheduled for Oct. 23 had been canceled, accounting for about 52%.
The 61st Golden Bell Awards for television programs have been postponed to Oct. 25.
Will AI ultimately destroy humanity? Jensen Huang fires back at doomsday predictions: “Fabricated and cheap”—Build AI, don’t try to kill it
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輝達 CEO Jensen Huang pushed back against AI doomsday predictions in Berlin, stressing the importance of accelerating development and announcing a $10 billion investment in Europe to strengthen AI infrastructure.
Facts
At an event in Berlin, Germany, Jensen Huang pushed back against claims that AI will end human civilization, calling them fabricated and cheap.
Jensen Huang said AI should be approached with responsible optimism, with technological progress accelerated while safeguards are put in place.
輝達 pledged to invest nearly $10 billion in European technology companies, universities and research institutions.
Executives at Anthropic and OpenAI have called for slowing AI development to establish safety safeguards.
Original輝達此次柏林行程是歐洲巡訪的最後一站。
Jensen Huang believes AI can help address challenges in energy, health care, climate and scientific research.
Did沈伯洋 win the Taipei mayoral poll? Doctor reveals surprising truth about where “swing voters” are leaning
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Physician Shen Zheng-nan analyzed 震傳媒’s Taipei mayoral poll, noting that although Shen Po-yang led in overall support, the sample leaned green and swing voters favored Chiang Wan-an. After adjusting for the sample’s political composition, Chiang could overtake him, leading Shen Zheng-nan to doubt Shen Po-yang’s chances of winning.
Facts
A 震傳媒 poll found support for Shen Po-yang at 42.8% and Chiang Wan-an at 39%, giving Shen a lead of 3.8 percentage points.
Among voters who do not favor any political party, support for Chiang Wan-an was 29.1%, compared with 21% for Shen Po-yang, giving Chiang a lead of 8.1 percentage points.
Shen Zheng-nan estimated that after adjusting for the sample’s political composition, support for Chiang Wan-an would reach 40.58%, compared with 39.46% for Shen Po-yang.
Among respondents who said they would definitely vote, support for Shen Po-yang rose to 51.2%.
President Lai Ching-te’s job approval in the survey was 54.7%, seen as one indication that the sample leaned green.
Memory stocks see a mass exodus! Jensen Huang offers reassurance: “You can always use more” memory
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At the Berlin GTC conference, 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang spoke to CNBC about the recent sell-off in memory stocks and concerns over capacity expansion, arguing that memory demand is unlimited and that there is no risk of oversupply before 2029. He also commented on the technological progress of China’s 長鑫存儲 and the possibility of supply-chain cooperation, saying he remained open to it.
Facts
Jensen Huang believes a memory supply glut is unlikely by 2029.
輝達 is bringing low-power LPDDR memory into data centers, with energy efficiency 2 times that of existing solutions.
South Korean media cited experts predicting that a large amount of new supply could come onto the market in 2029.
Elon Musk predicted that China would manufacture large quantities of RAM in 2028.
Jensen Huang said 輝達 is open to using products from 長鑫存儲.
U.S. technology companies are powerful and ready to face competition from any rival.
Transportation ministry faces more criticism! High-occupancy vehicle restrictions imposed on Hehuanshan during holiday weekend; road-rights influencer calls it “a decision that leaves people in despair”
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The Directorate General of Highways under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced that high-occupancy vehicle restrictions would take effect on the Cui Feng–Dayuling section of Hehuanshan starting Oct. 24, the beginning of the Retrocession Day holiday. The move drew sharp criticism from motorcycle blogger “重車日誌－教士.” The influencer questioned whether imposing restrictions during an ordinary holiday weekend could cause traffic to back up at checkpoints, and said the solution should be tougher enforcement against illegal parking and towing of vehicles. The Highway Bureau said the measure aims to reduce concentrated traffic and illegal parking.
Facts
The Directorate General of Highways under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced that high-occupancy vehicle restrictions on Hehuanshan would take effect on Oct. 24.
Motorcycle blogger “重車日誌－教士” questioned whether high-occupancy vehicle restrictions could cause traffic to back up at checkpoints.
During the high-occupancy vehicle restrictions, passenger cars must carry 3 or more people to pass.
Motorcycles and heavy motorcycles are not subject to passenger-number limits during the high-occupancy vehicle restrictions.
During the National Day holiday weekend, a white Mercedes parked illegally on a road near Wuling, obstructing traffic.
Jensen Huang singles out rising AI players: Their “demand is through the roof,” but a key bottleneck is holding them back
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At the Berlin GTC conference, 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said that although emerging cloud providers have strong demand, they face funding and power bottlenecks. To address this, 輝達 pledged nearly $10 billion for Europe and invested more than $1 billion in a U.K. startup to kick-start Europe’s AI economy.
Facts
Jensen Huang described demand for new cloud providers specializing in AI computing services as exploding, but said a lack of operating capital has become a bottleneck to growth.
輝達 pledged to invest nearly $10 billion in local European companies, universities and research institutions.
CoreWeave and Nebius are examples of new cloud providers whose share prices have come under pressure recently.
During a visit to London last week, 輝達 announced investments totaling more than $1 billion in 5 British startups.
Jensen Huang said Europe must first build its own infrastructure before it can develop an AI ecosystem on top of it.
Latest typhoon update》Champi to make landfall early tomorrow！Its path could stall and wobble from side to side; landfall「not ruled out」. Areas facing extreme torrential rain revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Typhoon Champi is approaching Taiwan, and the Central Weather Administration has issued warnings. A total of 20 counties and cities, including Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan, have announced a suspension of work and classes tomorrow. Weather experts forecast that the storm’s circulation will reach land early tomorrow, and its path could wobble and slow down, with landfall not ruled out. Yilan and mountainous areas in the north face threats of extremely torrential to torrential rain.
Facts
Typhoon Champi was centered at 21.3 degrees north latitude and 124.8 degrees east longitude, about 410 kilometers east of Eluanbi.
Original薔琵颱風以每小時18轉15公里速度向西北轉北北西進行，中心氣壓940百帕。
Typhoon Champi had maximum sustained winds near its center of 45 meters per second, and a radius of 320 kilometers for winds of force 7 or higher.
Original北北基桃等20縣市宣布明日停班停課。
Mountainous areas of Yilan County face a chance of localized torrential or extremely torrential rain, while mountainous areas of Taipei City, New Taipei City and Taoyuan City face localized torrential or heavy torrential rain.
The weather fan page「Typhoons, Told With Facts」said the typhoon’s storm-force winds will reach land between 3 and 5 a.m. tomorrow.
美光 and Taichung union reach agreement！New quarterly profit-sharing, retirement contributions raised to 10%；a look at the new compensation system
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美光科技 and the Taichung union have reached a labor agreement, announcing that quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and a new IPP will take effect starting in fiscal 2027. The company will also raise Taiwan employees’ retirement contributions to 10% and day-shift allowances to 3 times their previous level, responding to the union’s demands for a formalized bonus system and long-term security.
Facts
美光 and the Taichung union reached an agreement at noon on the 21st and briefed employees on the morning of the 22nd.
Starting in fiscal 2027, a quarterly profit-sharing bonus will be introduced, paid 50% in cash and 50% in stock.
The employer contribution rate to retirement accounts for employees in Taiwan will rise from 8% to 10%.
The day-shift rotating-schedule allowance will increase to 3 times its previous level starting Dec. 1, 2026.
Total compensation for production-line employees is forecast to be about NT$2.23 million in fiscal 2027, up sharply from about NT$630,000 in fiscal 2025.
The annual IPP bonus budget will remain unchanged, but the strategic target cap will rise from 200% to 250%.
The company will provide an additional three days of paid leave.
「The KMT knew Chiang Wan-an was in trouble all along！」Huang Wei-han reveals: They saw an internal poll and sat on it, afraid to release it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, several polls show Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang leading incumbent mayor Chiang Wan-an in support. Media personality Huang Wei-han revealed that the Kuomintang knew internally that the race was going poorly but suppressed an internal poll and did not release it, drawing public attention.
Facts
Original戴立安信民協會民調顯示沈伯洋領先蔣萬安17個百分點
Huang Wei-han claims the Kuomintang had an internal poll confirming the race was going poorly but did not release it.
A TVBS poll showed Shen Po-yang’s lead over Chiang Wan-an narrowing from 28% to 8%.
A 震傳媒 poll showed Shen Po-yang overtaking Chiang Wan-an by 3.8 percentage points.
Prosecutors see no need for further questioning！After declaring「I refuse bail and will go on a hunger strike in protest」，Wu Tzu-chia left on his own after giving a statement
After Wu Tzu-chia was questioned by police and gave a statement, he left on his own with his lawyer, as the prosecutor saw no immediate need for further questioning.
A man surnamed Peng involved in the case has been ordered detained without access to visitors by a court, due to serious suspicions and concerns that he might flee, destroy evidence or collude with others.
Wu Tzu-chia accused the family of Zheng Chao-fang, the DPP’s Hsinchu County mayoral candidate, of filing a lawsuit against him, and said he would refuse bail and go on a hunger strike if required to post bail.
Prosecutors have not ruled out summoning Wu Tzu-chia again at a later date to explain the case. The investigation will continue in accordance with the law.
Chang Hsiu-ching took on NT$34 million in debt for her ex-husband but may struggle to get it back？Lawyer reveals「3 key safeguards」for「financial flows between spouses」. Can a loan become marital property？
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Chang Hsiu-ching confirmed her divorce from her former husband Wang Kuo-tsan and that she took on NT$34 million in debt. Lawyer Huang Yi-yang explains spousal liability for debt and the risks of evading creditors.
Facts
Wang Kuo-tsan, the second husband of Golden Melody Taiwanese-language song queen Chang Hsiu-ching, was reported to owe more than NT$500 million in debts outside the marriage. The two completed divorce proceedings in 2023.
To help her former husband, Chang Hsiu-ching took out a NT$28 million bank loan in her own name and lent him NT$6 million in cash, for a total of NT$34 million.
In principle, if a husband owes money outside the marriage, creditors cannot directly seek repayment from his wife unless she guaranteed the debt, provided collateral or the debt involved household expenses.
A lawyer warned that a sham divorce to evade debt carries 3 risks: the debtor does not disappear, property transfers can be reversed, and the sham divorce could become real.
Quits the TPP and runs for office: Yang Pao-chen praised the「ocean current」and was slammed as a「disgusting flip-flopper」. Shen Po-yang offers support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Independent Taichung City council candidate Yang Pao-chen was criticized as a flip-flopper for praising the「ocean current」effect associated with Shen Po-yang. Shen responded positively, endorsing the democratic value of encouraging people to vote.
Facts
Former TPP spokesperson Yang Pao-chen wrote on Threads on the 20th that the ocean current was heating up the election and encouraged people to return to their hometowns to vote.
Yang Pao-chen’s post drew criticism from some online users, who called her a「disgusting flip-flopper」and accused her of「riding the ocean current」.
Original楊寶楨曾爭取代表民眾黨參選台中市議員，並於今年5月宣布退黨改以無黨籍參選。
Responding to Yang Pao-chen’s remarks on the 22nd, Shen Po-yang said she was affirming people’s desire for change, which he described as healthy democratic discourse.
In an interview, Yang Pao-chen said Shen Po-yang and the「ocean current」had made people willing to pay attention to every candidate, and that the effect was strongly positive.
FSC announces TISA tax incentives: annual cap of 24,000 per person, deducted from total income
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The Financial Supervisory Commission announced tax incentives for Taiwan’s Individual Investment Savings Account (TISA), allowing up to NT$24,000 per person per year to be deducted from taxable income to encourage retirement savings. The incentives are expected to take effect for tax filings in 2028.
Facts
The Financial Supervisory Commission announced plans for TISA tax incentives. Annual contributions to a TISA account that are invested in designated TISA funds may be deducted from total consolidated income for that year, up to a limit of NT$24,000.
Unless the account holder is at least 60 years old, has held the account for at least 30 years, or experiences certain circumstances such as death, a serious illness or a major life event, the total amount of contributions withdrawn early over the years will be included in income and taxed in the year of withdrawal.
The requirement to hold an account for at least 30 years or reach the age of 60 is intended to encourage medium- to long-term investment or serve as a third pillar for retirement.
This tax incentive must be implemented through amendments to the「Securities Investment Trust and Consulting Act」. The Financial Supervisory Commission will issue a draft amendment for public notice by the end of this year.
The Financial Supervisory Commission began promoting the first phase of the TISA system in July 2025. Since its launch through Oct. 16 this year, 277,000 accounts have been opened, with subscriptions totaling NT$12.8 billion.
Kaohsiung wins 41 golds and 122 medals at the National Games！8 more golds than last time; wins the Judicial Yuan President’s Award
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The 115th National Games concluded in Taoyuan, with the Kaohsiung team winning 41 golds, 122 medals and 205 total points to place fifth nationwide and earn the「Judicial Yuan President’s Award」. Its gold-medal tally was 8 higher than at the previous games, and several records were broken, showcasing the outstanding ability of Kaohsiung’s athletes.
Facts
The Kaohsiung team won 41 gold, 46 silver and 35 bronze medals, for a total of 122 medals and 205 points, placing fifth nationwide at the National Games.
Kaohsiung powerlifter Hsieh Tsung-ting set a record with 14 consecutive titles, while Lin Yi-chun won 7 consecutive titles.
Jujitsu athlete Yang Chi-hua won 3 gold medals in fighting, sparring and grappling.
A total of 28 Kaohsiung team athletes broke meet or national records.
Kaohsiung’s women’s futsal team successfully won back-to-back titles at this year’s event.
The mixed-gender disc golf team, comprising Li Xinghan, Li Pengjun, Chen Xinyi and Liu Huifen, won the gold medal.
Tai chi team won 3 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze medals.
A century-old tradition of reverence for written characters returns to the neighborhood: Longtan’s mobile Shengji Pavilion opens on the ninth anniversary of 菱潭街.
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Longtan’s mobile Shengji Pavilion opened on October 17, 2026, at 菱潭街興創基地. It is the second Shengji Pavilion in Longtan in 150 years. Created by Cai Jimin and Chen Zhenghan, it aims to weave the culture of reverence for written characters into residents’ daily lives, with plans to expand to multiple community locations in the future.
Facts
Longtan’s mobile Shengji Pavilion is the second Shengji Pavilion in Longtan in 150 years.
Longtan’s mobile Shengji Pavilion was jointly conceived and created by curator Cai Jimin and artist Chen Zhenghan.
Longtan’s mobile Shengji Pavilion is 217 centimeters tall, and its interior is designed for heat resistance using materials such as fire-resistant cotton and calcium silicate board.
Cai Jimin outlined a vision to promote 5 to 10 new-style mobile Shengji Pavilions over the next 3 to 5 years.
The Longtan Literature Roast team collaborated with Yuan Shuting, owner of 菱潭街Q發柴燒雞蛋糕, to develop the product.
Taiwan wins men’s track and field gold at the Asian Games for the first time in 60 years! Fu Zhaoxuan returns home to meet his senior, as Su Junbin personally presents him with a traditional Little Peach Cap to show support.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Fu Zhaoxuan won Taiwan’s first men’s track and field gold medal in 60 years at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games. Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng honored him, while Deputy Mayor Su Junbin, a fellow Taoyuan Elementary School alumnus, presented him with a Little Peach Cap and a hand-drawn card of encouragement, hoping he will take on the Olympics.
Facts
Fu Zhaoxuan won the men’s high jump gold medal in track and field at the 20th Nagoya Asian Games in 2026.
This was Taiwan’s first men’s track and field gold medal in 60 years.
Taoyuan Deputy Mayor Su Junbin is Fu Zhaoxuan’s senior from Taoyuan Elementary School.
Su Junbin personally drew a commemorative card and presented Fu Zhaoxuan with a Little Peach Cap.
Xie Zaiming, a former physical education teacher and coach at Taoyuan Elementary School, said he was proud to see Fu Zhaoxuan win gold.
Palau Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Taiwan Wu Jiefa visits 馬偕醫學大學 for exchanges and a lecture.
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馬偕醫學大學’s Office of International Affairs held a lecture on the 14th, inviting Palau Ambassador to Taiwan Wu Jiefa to share his experience in diplomacy and public health and discuss Taiwan-Palau cooperation and sustainable development.
Facts
馬偕醫學大學’s Office of International Affairs held a special lecture on the 14th to celebrate its first anniversary and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Palau Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Taiwan Wu Jiefa has served as Palau’s health minister, deputy commander of its emergency response center and a special adviser to the president on public health.
Palau consists of about 340 islands, has a population of about 18,000 and is located in the Micronesia region of the western Pacific.
In 2017, Palau introduced the world’s first Palau Pledge, requiring incoming travelers to promise to respect the land and ocean cultures.
Ambassador Wu Jiefa used Palau’s hosting of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in 2026 as an example to introduce Taiwan-Palau cooperation projects.
Huang Weizhe’s livestream sales were a smash hit! 21,000 bags of Tainan Dongshan dried longan sold out in 40 minutes.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Tainan Mayor Huang Weizhe promoted Dongshan kiln-roasted, wood-fired dried longan in a televised shopping livestream on the 20th. The 3.5 metric tons prepared sold out within 40 minutes. The event demonstrated the strength of Tainan’s agricultural products and turned farmers’ hard work into tangible returns.
Facts
Tainan Mayor Huang Weizhe recommended Dongshan kiln-roasted, wood-fired dried longan in a televised shopping livestream on the 20th.
Original直播現場備貨總計約3.5公噸，共2萬1,000包，每包250公克。
All stock sold out within 40 minutes.
Dongshan is a major longan-producing area in Taiwan, and Dongshan dried longan is one of Tainan’s most representative processed agricultural products.
Dried longan is made by using longan wood as fuel, slowly smoking the fruit over a low fire for several days and turning it regularly.
The participating top young farmer supplier was Liu Jiajun.
Learning from Zhubei, putting ideas into practice in Pingtung! Liang Yuci visits Zheng Chaofang across county lines to learn from a technology-driven city’s transformation and push for Pingtung’s upgrading.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Pingtung mayoral candidate Liang Yuci visited Zhubei City to learn from Zheng Chaofang and 6 other county-administered city mayoral candidates about technology-driven urban governance, seeking direction for Pingtung’s industrial transformation and urban upgrading.
Facts
Pingtung mayoral candidate Liang Yuci visited Zhubei City in Hsinchu County for an exchange.
A total of 6 county-administered city mayoral candidates took part in the Zhubei visit.
Zhubei mayoral candidate Zheng Chaofang shared his experience in city governance.
Zhubei has attracted a large influx of residents due to the development of Hsinchu Science Park and the high-tech industry.
Liang Yuci stressed that city governments should plan transportation, childcare and recreational facilities in advance.
Chen Tingfei keeps up her market campaign! She canvasses with 4 city council candidates and presents a vision for developing the Anping Canal and Golden Coast.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the 22nd, Democratic Progressive Party Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Tingfei visited Anping and Jinhua markets with 4 city council candidates to hear from residents. She proposed integrating the resources of the Anping Canal and Golden Coast and connecting them with the Provincial Highway 61 and 86 transport network to promote cultural, tourism and economic development in southern Tainan.
Facts
Chen Tingfei canvassed for votes with 4 city council candidates on the morning of the 22nd.
Chen Tingfei proposed a development vision integrating the Anping Canal, Golden Coast and coastal tourism resources.
Chen Tingfei advocated connecting southern Tainan through the Provincial Highway 61 and 86 transport network.
Chen Tingfei said the Anping Canal has the potential to become a key cultural tourism hub.
Chen Tingfei said that strengthening connections in the South District through a well-developed transport network would create more opportunities for industry and tourism.
Fooyin’s grassland concert gets an upgrade to a music festival! Singers and rock bands take turns on stage to help students recharge before midterms.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
輔英科技大學 upgraded its traditional grassland concert to a music festival on the 21st, featuring singer-songwriters, rock bands and student groups from on and off campus. The event combined food stalls with the campus’s natural scenery to help students relieve stress and recharge before midterms.
Facts
輔英科技大學 upgraded its grassland concert to a music festival and held the event on the 21st.
輔英科技大學 President Lin Jueshi.
輔英’s campus covers 17 hectares and features wildlife attractions including black swans and miniature horses.
輔英’s 4 colleges and 16 departments all center their development on the health and wellness industry.
Midterm exam week runs from November 9 to 13.
The independent emo rock band was formed in 2014.
The singer-songwriter’s signature works include “What Stole the Sun” and “Like Me.”
Fulfilling a promise to Linyuan residents of a direct ride! The Xiaogang-Linyuan Line is fully underway; Chen Chi-mai says transportation in southern Kaohsiung is getting an upgrade.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the RLC02 section of the Xiaogang-Linyuan Line. The line is 11.77 kilometers long and has a total budget of NT$83.6 billion, marking the completion of southern Kaohsiung’s rail transit network and fulfillment of the promise of a direct ride on the Red Line.
Facts
Construction officially began on the second-phase civil engineering works, section RLC02, of the Xiaogang-Linyuan Line. All contracts for the entire line have been awarded.
The Xiaogang-Linyuan Line is about 11.77 kilometers long, with 7 stations and a total budget of about NT$83.6 billion.
Chen Chi-mai fulfilled his promise to Linyuan residents to provide a direct ride on the Metro Red Line.
Original陳其邁任內規劃興建社會住宅約2萬2,000戶。
Amendments to the Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Allocation Act caused a shortfall in central government project-based subsidy budgets, with the combined shortfall for this year and next year reaching NT$13.6 billion.
Players provoke opponents in junior high school basketball league; Chung Tung-chin urges organizers to maintain order on the court.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Miaoli’s Dalun Junior High School was taunted by an opposing team’s trainer during the JHBL league. County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin called for an apology and urged organizers to maintain order on the court, while offering the players support and supplies.
Facts
Miaoli County’s Dalun Junior High School basketball team encountered inappropriate conduct by an opposing team’s trainer during the JHBL Division A round-of-16 game.
County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin urged the organizers, the Senior High School Sports Federation, to maintain order on the court.
The county government’s Education Department will write to the Chinese Taipei School Sports Federation to request clarification of the incident.
Dalun Junior High School lost the game to the junior high division of Taipei Jinhe High School by 4 points.
County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin visited the players and presented them with meal subsidies and nutritional supplements.
Hanoi’s blackboard trees bloom, producing a pungent smell and causing discomfort; local authorities launch large-scale pruning.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Hanoi is launching its first large-scale pruning and removal of densely planted trees in 2026, following public discomfort and controversy over the scent of blooming Alstonia scholaris (milk flower trees).
Facts
The estimated number is more than 14,000 trees.
For the first time, a pruning program for Alstonia scholaris trees is being launched this year (2026).
Meta found liable for violating user privacy; hit with record $25 billion damages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Meta violated New Mexico's consumer protection law in the 劍橋分析 scandal and was ordered to pay $25 billion, one of the largest fines imposed on a technology company in the state's history. Meta will appeal.
Pickleball sparks a global craze; Japanese players increase 7 times from last year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Pickleball has taken Japan by storm, with NHK estimating that the country will have 330,000 players in 2026, an increase of 7 times from last year. The sport is popular because it requires little space and is easy to learn. It has not only drawn international competitions but has also become a new way for company employees to build communities and connect.
Taiwan's 蕭翔文 wins taekwondo gold; Asian Para Games organizers mistakenly play Iran's national anthem
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, saw several mix-ups with national anthems during medal ceremonies. Iran's anthem was mistakenly played when Taiwan's 蕭翔文 won gold, and again for a Mongolian gold medalist. South Korea's anthem was also played during a sitting volleyball match between China and Iran. Organizers have apologized and repeated some medal ceremonies, but Japanese internet users criticized the event's mismanagement.
Driver under the influence of drugs kills New Taipei police station chief; defendant sentenced to death in first trial, appeal hearing held today
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The defendant, 陳嘉瑩, is accused of driving under the influence of drugs and killing 劉宗鑫, chief of the Qingshui Police Station in New Taipei City's Tucheng Precinct. She was sentenced to death in the first trial for murder. The appeal hearing resumed on the 22nd, focusing on video evidence, with prosecutors and defense attorneys taking opposing positions on whether the collision was intentional. The court said the judge's reassignment was a routine personnel matter and approved an extension of the defendant's detention.
Four state-owned investment trusts to merge; combined company to have nearly NT$390.4 billion in assets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The country's 4 major state-owned banks announced a four-way merger of their state-owned investment trusts, with 第一金投信 as the surviving company. The combined operation will have nearly NT$390.4 billion in assets and is expected to rise to No. 12 in the domestic rankings.
AI giants buy secondhand books to train AI; scanning and then destroying them raises concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
AI giants such as 亞馬遜 and Anthropic are buying large quantities of secondhand books in Europe, the United States and Japan to train language models, raising concerns about copyright and the destruction of books. The Japan Cartoonists Association has joined publishers in calling for licenses to be obtained.
Facts
Bought 100 books
Bought another 50 books
Bought 27 more books
Purchased 57.8 tons
Equivalent to 115,000 books
Companies mentioned：Encord、亞馬遜、Anthropic、達昆哈、404 Media
Yemen conflict continues to spill over; US withdraws some diplomatic personnel from Saudi Arabia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Yemen conflict continues to spill over, with the Houthi movement attacking Saudi facilities, leaving 2 dead and 2 injured. The United States ordered some diplomatic personnel in Saudi Arabia to leave; Egypt clarified that it would not send troops, while Britain expanded military support to help defend the country. Amid the US-Iran standoff, The New York Times reported that the United States and Israel are drawing up plans for another attack on Iran.
China accounts for 86% of EU active pharmaceutical ingredient imports; Austrian penicillin plant faces closure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
China's share of EU active pharmaceutical ingredient imports has risen to 86%, leaving Austria's 山德士昆德爾廠 facing low-price competition and the threat of closure, and putting Europe's ability to supply its own medicines to the test.
Facts
China's share rose from 44% in 2019 to 86% in 2025
The 山德士藥廠, which employs more than 2,000 people
Now only about one-fifth of its peak level in the early 2000s
New US Army combat doctrine aims to seize the initiative on the first day of a Taiwan Strait conflict
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The U.S. Army has issued new operational doctrine emphasizing the use of distributed firepower and unmanned vehicles to seize the initiative on the first day of a Taiwan Strait conflict. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed that a budget of 82.438 million has been allocated for 2026 to 2027 to invite U.S. observers to the Han Kuang exercises. LAKI ROBOTICS CEO Hu Ta-jen recommended that Taiwan optimize its procurement policies to strengthen its defense capabilities for asymmetric warfare.
Facts
A total budget of 82.438 million has been allocated for this year (2026) and next year (2027).
Spend the money to invest in the safety of 23 million people—you and me.
The U.S. Army’s newly released 48-page operational guide
Outer circulation of Typhoon Champi brings strong winds to central Taiwan; sign falls in Miaoli, injuring passerby whose neck was caught by a rope
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The outer circulation of Typhoon Champi brought strong winds to central Taiwan, causing incidents in several areas of Miaoli and Taichung, including election signs collapsing, tarpaulins being torn loose and an old brick wall collapsing. People were injured and traffic was disrupted. The relevant authorities are investigating under the Building Act and have closed parks as a precaution.
Magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet’s Nagqu injures at least 2; China’s strongest quake in more than 2 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Nagqu, Tibet, China, on the evening of the 23rd, at a depth of 10 kilometers, injuring at least 2 people and cracking some homes. It was China’s strongest earthquake since January 2024. Rescue teams have been dispatched, and multiple aftershocks have also occurred.
Facts
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake
At least 2 people injured
Focal depth of 10 kilometers
About 400 kilometers from Lhasa, the capital of Tibet
Corporate earnings and oil price shock weigh on market sentiment; European shares close lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Major European stock markets closed lower, as mixed corporate earnings, rising international oil prices and higher French government bond yields weakened investors’ appetite for risk.
Ministry of Economic Affairs welcomes agreement between 美光 and 台中工會; hopes talks at Taoyuan plant will continue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Economic Affairs welcomed the labor agreement reached between 美光 and 台中工會, covering such outcomes as wage increases, employer pension contributions and shift allowances. It hopes negotiations at the Taoyuan plant will continue. 桃園工會 officials have announced a strike.
France reports first human case of Shamonda virus; patient has died, with no current public health risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
France’s health and agriculture ministries reported the world’s first human infection with the Shamonda virus. The patient has died. Authorities said this was an unusual case and that there is currently no public health risk.
91APP releases interim investigation findings on automated attack, pledges to compensate consumers for financial losses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
E-commerce technology services company 91APP released an investigation report on an AI-driven automated attack, confirming that the Commerce Cloud order database was illegally accessed. The company pledged to compensate consumers who suffered financial losses due to fraud.
Chinese Communist Party linked to hiring hitmen for cross-border attack; 4 remain in custody, alleged mastermind denies installing GPS tracker
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Chinese Communist Party figure identified as K paid and instructed people in Taiwan to carry out a cross-border attack on crosstalk comedian Huang Yi-hao. The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted 5 suspects. The court ordered the alleged mastermind, a man surnamed Zheng, and men surnamed You, Huang and Fan held incommunicado. A man surnamed Liao was released on bail of 100,000 yuan.
[Exhibition Report] Tsunan Brewing wraps up its appearance at the “Niigata Sake League Festa” at Niigata Station. Over the 2 days of October 10 and 11, its ginjo sake “つなん 藍” and new product “GO UONUMA SPARKLING” were well received.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Tsunan Brewing exhibited at the “Niigata Sake League Festa,” held at Niigata Station on October 10 and 11, 2026, where its ginjo sake “つなん 藍” and new product “GO UONUMA SPARKLING” were well received.
Facts
Original2026年10月10日（土）・11日（日）の2日間
Made with 100% Uonuma-grown Koshihikari rice
Brewed with a 90% rice-polishing ratio
Nationwide full-scale sales are planned for spring 2027 or later
Why is a tool wholesaler supporting the publication of a cookbook? The unusual collaboration being launched by Nodaki, founded 119 years ago
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ノダキ produced and supplied a special-label version of “Genba no Aibō,” a salt-and-vitamin jelly jointly developed with 共親製菓, to mark the publication of a book by cooking creator “みか＠ライスペーパーネキ.”
Urgent response needed to a critical PHP vulnerability affecting systems worldwide: Free check to see whether your company website is affected, available through November 15 from Effect Pro
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社エフェクトプロ is accepting applications through November 15, 2026, for its free “PHP Vulnerability Check Service,” which checks whether corporate websites are affected by the critical PHP vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618/CVE-2026-109619) disclosed on October 21, 2026.
[Second Wave of Speakers: 24 People] Academy Award-winning filmmaker Phil Tippett, former MAPPA director 木村誠 and others to gather at AI Japan International Film Festival 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社AI Film Japan announced 24 speakers from Japan and abroad in the second wave of speakers for the “2nd AI Japan International Film Festival (AIFJ 2026),” which will be held in Tokyo from October 31 to November 2, 2026. They include Academy Award-winning Phil Tippett and former MAPPA director 木村誠. A total of 33 speakers have now been confirmed, and more than 730 works have been submitted from over 60 countries worldwide.
Facts
We are announcing 24 new speakers from Japan and abroad
From Saturday, October 31, 2026, to Monday, November 2
Starting at 11:10 on Monday, November 2
A total of 33 speakers and performers have been announced to date
Winner of 2 Academy Awards and 2 Emmy Awards
With a track record of angel investments in more than 50 companies
Has worked on more than 120 film and television productions
Brings 25 years of experience in international law and business
More than 730 works were submitted from over 60 countries around the world
68 official selections
21 finalist works selected
Companies mentioned：株式会社 AI Film Japan、MAPPA、BLUE RIGHTS、タイム・ワーナー、ソニー・ピクチャーズ、Techstars、Netflix、LINE TV、Twitch、内閣官房、シナモンAI、日立製作所、Core Studio、フジテレビ、ツインエンジン、Dolby Japan、樹林AI、Applied Intuition、Chammi、Seattle AI Film Festival、TBSテレビ、日テレ アックスオン、テレビ朝日、サイバーエージェント、CafeGroup、CapCut、ElevenLabs
Roppongi Art Night 2026 shopping district program “6 Fes 2026” to be held!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
六本木商店街振興組合 will hold “6 Fes 2026,” a shopping district program running alongside “Roppongi Art Night 2026,” on October 31 and November 1, 2026. The program will turn Gaijodori into a pedestrian zone and feature art performances and a food and drink area.
デジタルハリウッド大学 will air a 60-second commercial on terrestrial television on October 23, 2026, marking singer-songwriter Fumino’s first appearance in a TV commercial. In the commercial, she sings “JAM” by THE YELLOW MONKEY and portrays someone embracing what they love, under the tagline “Don’t live for everyone. Live for yourself.”
Facts
New 60-second commercial
A new 60-second commercial will air for one night only on Friday, October 23, 2026
Approximately 7,000 applicants
Reached No. 9 on Billboard JAPAN’s “JAPAN Hot 100”
Within 20 hours of release
1 million views
Includes all 11 tracks
Students from 49 countries and regions around the world
Rihō Sayashi and Sakurako Konishi co-star in “付き合ってあげてもいいかな”; Blu-ray and DVD box sets to go on sale Wednesday, March 24, 2027!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Blu-ray and DVD box sets of “付き合ってあげてもいいかな” will go on sale on March 24, 2027, it has been announced. Based on the GL comic by Tamifuru, the series stars Rihō Sayashi and Sakurako Konishi in co-leading roles.
[Countermeasures for the Critical PHP Vulnerability “PHP2Shell”] Spiceworks strengthens its proposal and support for “static/dynamic environment separation,” reducing the attack surface on public-facing sites while preserving WordPress editing environments
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社スパイスワークス is strengthening its proposal and support for separating WordPress environments into “static” and “dynamic” components in response to the critical PHP vulnerability “PHP2Shell,” helping clients reduce the attack surface on public-facing sites.
Should 美光 rethink its investment strategy? Analyst says AI memory demand is a marathon
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Analysts advise investors to view 美光 (MU-US)’s AI memory demand as a marathon. Although the stock has recently weakened amid financing concerns and worries about slowing demand, its low price-to-earnings ratio and supply-chain bottlenecks provide support, while long-term supply and demand remain tight.
Facts
Stifel analyst Brian Chin believes rapid growth in the memory market could continue for two to three years, rather than just two quarters.
Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson warns that memory prices will face downward pressure if the market weakens.
美光 currently trades at about five times estimated forward EPS, a low valuation.
Bottlenecks in semiconductor equipment supply will limit the pace of growth in memory supply.
Gabelli Funds analyst Ryuta Makino expects memory supply and demand to tighten further from next year through 2028.
AI concerns and war risks escalate！Investors seek safety in Treasuries as 10-year yield falls below 5%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell below 5%, driven by concerns about funding shortages for AI and risks from military action in the Middle East. Investors turned to Treasuries as a safe haven, sending stocks sharply lower and oil prices higher.
Facts
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell 15 basis points to 4.996%, its first move below 5% since Sept. 23.
輝達(NVDA-US) CEO Jensen Huang said demand from new cloud providers is “off the charts,” but funding remains scarce.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose more than 2% in early trading Thursday, topping $99 per barrel.
Global benchmark Brent crude also rose more than 2%, topping $111 per barrel.
The 2-year Treasury yield, which is more sensitive to the Federal Reserve (Fed)’s short-term interest rate policy, fell 14 basis points to 4.69%.
The 30-year Treasury yield fell 10 basis points to 5.32%.
The more money poured into AI, the more uneasy the bond market！Meta credit risk gauge hits a record high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Meta’s increased capital spending and commitment to $825 billion in expenditures pushed its credit default swap (CDS) gauge to a record high, reflecting market concerns about technology companies borrowing to invest in AI.
Facts
Meta’s five-year credit default swaps (CDS) rose as much as 8.9 basis points intraday to about 119.3 basis points, a record high.
Meta disclosed that it had committed to about $825 billion in future spending across various leases and contracts, up from nearly $700 billion reported in July.
Meta raised the lower end of its capital expenditure forecast for this year from $130 billion to $135 billion.
Meta’s free cash flow turned negative in the third quarter, at $2.12 billion.
The risk premium on Meta bonds relative to U.S. Treasuries widened 6 basis points to 1.2 percentage points.
Original甲骨文、微軟及博通的CDS報價同日均上揚。
Companies mentioned：Meta、ICE Data Services、甲骨文、微軟、博通
Trump angrily accuses Iran of inflating oil prices ahead of the election！Is Hormuz Strait traffic really higher than before the war？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Trump accused Iran of manipulating oil prices and fabricating attacks ahead of the election, citing a WSJ report that exports exceeded prewar levels. But data show that actual traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was only 82% of prewar levels, supported mainly by alternative pipelines and accompanied by high freight costs and security risks.
Facts
Trump accused Iran of pushing up oil prices and fabricating reports of attacks ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
In the week ended Oct. 18, oil shipments from the Middle East averaged more than 24 million barrels per day.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, together with ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman, was about 14 million barrels per day, only 82% of the prewar level.
About 40% of non-Iranian crude exports from the Persian Gulf in September bypassed the strait.
There have been about 30 attacks on vessels this month.
The cost of shipping Persian Gulf crude to China on supertankers has approached $37.37 per barrel.
Investors buy insurance against an AI bubble；the stock sector “least wanted to rise” is rallying
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Worried about an AI bubble and rising interest rates, investors shifted funds into healthcare stocks for protection. As a result, the sector’s valuation moved from a discount to a premium, while it also benefited from earnings growth at leading drugmakers and a steadier policy outlook.
Facts
Original醫療保健股躍居標普500指數近期表現最佳類股之一，估值從折價25%轉為溢價。
OriginalSPDR 健康護理指數 ETF (XLV-US) 預估本益比已升至19.3倍。
Original禮來受惠於Mounjaro、Zepbound需求強勁，今年銷售額預估成長逾30%。
More than ten drugmakers have reached agreements with the 川普政府, trading price concessions for tariff exemptions.
莫德納 surged 6.7% on Monday, while 必治妥施貴寶 rose 4.9%.
Will the AI trade change after the election？Data centers provoke public backlash as investors watch U.S. midterms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, public backlash over data centers has emerged as a new risk for the AI trade. If Democrats take control of Congress, they could step up regulation and investigations, affecting construction timelines and costs. Although passing legislation to impose sweeping restrictions would be difficult, state election results will directly affect permitting authority.
Facts
Global spending on data centers and other AI infrastructure is expected to exceed $1 trillion next year.
69% of registered Democratic voters support restricting data center construction.
Technology giants including Alphabet (GOOGL-US) and 亞馬遜 (AMZN-US) continue investing in data center construction.
Since ChatGPT debuted in November 2022, markets have focused on technology giants’ investments in building data centers.
摩根士丹利 (MS-US) strategists are tracking gubernatorial elections in seven states, including Texas and Ohio.
Debt concerns surrounding CoreWeave (CRWV-US) in recent weeks have weighed on some AI stocks.
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket show Democrats taking both chambers as the most likely outcome.
輝達 GPUs can last seven to eight years, far longer than the four-year depreciation cycle previously assumed by the market.
Building a gigawatt-scale data center costs about $50 billion, and equipment deployment typically takes four to six months.
The GPU inference monetization rate for DeepSeek’s open-source model is $38 per hour.
輝達 introduced the DSX Pod solution, using containerized, prefabricated AI factories for modular deployment, which could shorten deployment time to three to four months.
Blackwell chip rental prices have risen for 17 consecutive trading days.