Typhoon Fengshen impact leaves more than 3,000 Changhua households awaiting power restoration tonight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Fengshen caused power outages affecting a cumulative total of 16,292 households in Changhua County. As of 8 p.m., 3,069 households were still awaiting power restoration, and 台電 continued repair work.
Facts
A cumulative total of 16,292 households experienced power outages
Venezuela completes 3rd round of democratic transition talks; U.S. State Department praises concrete results
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Venezuela has completed the 3rd round of democratic transition talks, with the U.S. State Department praising concrete results, including agreements to revise repressive laws, rebuild an independent Supreme Court and recover gold reserves held at 英格蘭銀行.
Facts
Round 3
Launched in August
Overthrown in January
In the 2015 parliamentary election
Reopened more than 70 websites that had previously been banned
Typhoon Ropi approaches; 552 people urged to leave the coast in New Taipei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Ropi affected New Taipei City. As of 5 p.m., the city government had received 110 reports of damage and closed 95 cases, completed precautionary evacuations of 1421 people and sheltered 117, while urging 552 people watching the waves along the coast to leave. Hou Yu-ih instructed officials to resume metro services after confirming rail safety. The Danjiang Bridge was closed as a precaution.
Facts
552 people watching the waves urged to leave
110 damage reports received
Precautionary evacuation completed for 1421 people
The winning numbers in Taiwan Lottery Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115257 were 17, 03, 07, 14 and 27. The winning number for the 3-digit lottery was 551, and the 4-digit lottery number was 7604.
Typhoon Ropi leaves 3000 households without power in Miaoli; 台電 continues repairs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Moderate Typhoon Ropi hit Miaoli, leaving 3000 households without power, mainly in coastal areas and the townships of Sanwan, Nanzhuang and Gongguan. 台電 said that as of around 8 p.m., power had been restored to 97% of affected customers, while 89 households remained without power. It will continue repairs and work with the county government to clear obstacles and restore power as soon as possible.
Ukraine reports ongoing problems with 星盾; Trump says service has been restored
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukraine reported continued signal disruptions to its 星盾 (Starshield) military communications service, contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump's earlier claim that service had been restored. The 華爾街日報 reported that Elon Musk had restricted connection speeds, but U.S. officials denied ordering any changes.
Facts
Original（中央社基輔23日綜合外電報導）
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on the 20th
(Translated by: Liu Shuqin) 1151023
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、華爾街日報、Wall Street Journal、星盾、Starshield、星鏈、Starlink
CPBL Taiwan Series Game 5 postponed again due to typhoon; if Game 7 is needed, it cannot be played at the Taipei Dome
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Game 5 of the CPBL Taiwan Series has been postponed until the 25th due to the typhoon. If Game 7 is needed, another venue will have to be found because of scheduling conflicts at the Taipei Dome.
Typhoon Ropi approaches; some New Taipei hospitals to offer special clinics on the morning of the 24th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With Typhoon Ropi approaching, several hospitals in New Taipei City will offer special clinics on the morning of the 24th. Most hospitals will continue to provide emergency, inpatient and dialysis services as usual.
Facts
Hospitals offering special typhoon clinics on the morning of the 24th
亞東醫院 general outpatient clinics on the 24th (Saturday)
Taipei suspends work and classes on the 24th; Golden Bell drama awards postponed to the 26th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 61st Golden Bell Awards have been affected by Typhoon Ropi. With work and classes suspended in Taipei on the 24th, the drama awards ceremony has been postponed to the 26th, while the programming awards will be held on the 25th.
Typhoon Ropi affects Yunlin; work and classes suspended on the 24th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 雲林縣政府 said that according to typhoon warning information issued by the Central Weather Administration, winds are forecast to reach the threshold for suspending work and classes tomorrow. To ensure public safety, it announced that work and classes would be suspended on the 24th.
Taiwan High Speed Rail to operate normally across the network on the 24th; all trains to run on schedule
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣高鐵 announced that services across the network will operate normally on the 24th, with all trains departing according to schedule. During the typhoon, speed restrictions will be imposed if wind speeds or rainfall reach set thresholds. Refunds and fare-difference reimbursements will also be available.
Facts
Within one year from the date of travel (inclusive)
台積電 cancels Oct. 24 sports day; frontline employees to receive NT$30,000 bonus each
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With Typhoon Ropi approaching, 台積電 canceled its 2026 sports day, originally scheduled for Oct. 24. Chairman C.C. Wei announced a bonus of NT$30,000 for each frontline employee, up NT$5000 from last year.
Typhoon Ropi approaches; work and classes suspended in New Taipei City on the 24th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 新北市政府 said tonight that, based on the latest weather forecast from the 交通部中央氣象署 and a consensus among Taipei, Keelung, New Taipei and Taoyuan, conditions tomorrow meet the threshold for suspending work and classes.
Typhoon Ropi affects Hsinchu County; work and classes suspended on the 24th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Due to Typhoon Ropi, the 新竹縣政府 announced that work and classes in Hsinchu County would be suspended tomorrow (the 24th), based on forecasts from the Central Weather Administration.
Typhoon Ropi affects Hsinchu City; work and classes suspended on the 24th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 新竹市政府 said the city remains within Typhoon Ropi's storm radius and, after careful assessment, announced that work and classes would be suspended tomorrow (the 24th).
Typhoon Ropi approaches; work and classes suspended in Taoyuan City on the 24th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
桃園市政府 announced that work and classes would be suspended on the 24th as Typhoon Champi approaches. Rainfall is expected to reach the heavy-rain level in low-lying areas and on tablelands, and the torrential-rain level in mountainous areas. Coastal areas are still expected to see strong gusts of force 8 to 12 before noon.
Typhoon Champi's impact: Work and classes suspended in Taichung on the 24th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to Typhoon Champi, 台中市政府 said, based on forecasts from the Central Weather Administration, that winds in the Taichung area had reached the threshold and work and classes would be suspended tomorrow (the 24th).
Palestinian militants attack, injuring 5; Netanyahu orders West Bank lockdown
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Palestinian militants launched an attack near Hebron in the West Bank, injuring 5 Israelis before being killed by Israeli troops. The incident prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a lockdown of the occupied West Bank and cancel a political meeting of 聯合黨 on the eve of the election.
Facts
Injuring 5 Israelis
Two terrorists killed
Just days remain before the election on the 27th
The 5 injured people are all Israelis in their 20s
Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan: Work and classes suspended in Taipei City on 10/24
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, 台北市政府 announced, based on forecasts from the Central Weather Administration and an agreement among 基北北桃, that work and classes at all government agencies and schools would be suspended on October 24.
Ukrainian frontline soldier amputates foot to survive; drone carries out dramatic rescue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukrainian infantryman Vlasenko amputated his own leg to survive on the front line. Ukraine's military successfully rescued him by using a heavy-lift drone developed by 古爾祖夫防務公司 to carry him 15 kilometers through the air.
Scam operation hidden in villa apartments; Malaysian police arrest 15 suspects, mostly Chinese nationals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Police in Malaysia's Johor state broke up 3 scam syndicates, searched 7 locations and arrested 15 people, most of them Chinese nationals. The suspects are accused of investment, romance and foreign-exchange scams. A community organization focused on public safety urged the government to impose severe penalties under the Penal Code and reminded homeowners to check whether their rental properties are being used as scam hubs.
Facts
3 scam syndicates
At least 7 locations
15 people arrested
Aged 20 to 40
8 Chinese nationals arrested
3 men arrested
2 Taiwanese people
Monthly pay of 3,000 to 4,000 Malaysian ringgit
A fine of about 3,000 Malaysian ringgit
Original約新台幣2萬4000元
Section 420 of the Penal Code
Imprisonment for 1 to 10 years
Companies mentioned：中央社、星報、The Star、馬來西亞社區治安關懷組織、Malaysian Community Crime Care
[Emergency campaign through the end of November] Shichi-Go-San premium outfits up to 90% off!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
写真工房ぱれっと, operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, is holding an emergency campaign on Shichi-Go-San premium outfits through the end of November. The sibling plan is half price, and customers who sign up for kimono rentals for both parents can get up to 90% off.
“From Nishijin textiles to wearable IoT”: Mitsufuji President Ayumu Mitera to speak at a 全国経友会 seminar
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Ayumu Mitera, president of ミツフジ株式会社, spoke at a seminar held by 全国中小企業経友会事業協同組合 on October 23, 2026, discussing his experience transforming a business from a Nishijin textile obi factory into a wearable IoT company.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
1956
2014
2018
Fiscal 2021
2026
Companies mentioned：ミツフジ株式会社、全国中小企業経友会事業協同組合、松下電器産業株式会社、パナソニックホールディングス株式会社、シスコシステムズ合同会社、SAPジャパン株式会社、三ツ冨士繊維工業株式会社、Forbes JAPAN
津南醸造 exhibited at the tasting event hosted by 東大蔵元会 at the University of Tokyo Homecoming Day. On a clear autumn day in front of Yasuda Auditorium, many visitors stayed until the end to enjoy 郷（GO）GRANDCLASS, a junmai daiginjo made with Uonuma-grown Koshihikari rice
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
津南醸造株式会社 exhibited as part of the program at the 25th University of Tokyo Homecoming Day, held at the university's Hongo Campus on October 17, 2026, and served 3 sake brands, including junmai daiginjo made with Uonuma-grown Koshihikari rice.
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games goalball finals: Men's team rallies to beat China 5-3 and win the first Asian Para Games gold medal! Women's team loses 0-2 to China and takes silver!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
In the goalball finals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, Japan's men's team beat China 5-3 to claim its first title, while the women's team lost 0-2 and finished second.
From bottle to space: An immersive installation expanding the world of “Hibiki” to appear for one night only
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
サントリー株式会社 will present an immersive installation for the Hibiki brand for one night only at Roppongi Art Night 2026 on October 31. It will also offer a limited tasting set and whisky.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31
A 24-sided cut bottle inspired by the 24 solar terms
Ossuary Kuramae Ryōen, featured on NHK, to hold 9th anniversary celebration on November 15 | Music concert and photo session
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The ossuary Kuramae Ryōen in Taito Ward, Tokyo, will hold a 9th anniversary celebration on November 15, 2026, following its feature on NHK. Free events, including a classical music performance and photo session, will be held to show appreciation to local residents and visitors.
“Genshin CAFE,” the first permanent café for Genshin Impact, to open in Yurakucho, Tokyo, on Wednesday, January 20, 2027! Key visual and preview PV also unveiled
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
HoYoverse announced that “Genshin CAFE,” the first permanent café for Genshin Impact, will open on January 20, 2027, on the 3rd floor of Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo.
GIWORKS makes a rapid new move in Japan's roof tent industry! The only place to buy it in Japan. New ultra-compact, lightweight “Lite 270-Degree Side Awning” launched.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
GIWORKS JAPAN株式会社 has launched the new ultra-compact, lightweight “Lite 270-Degree Side Awning,” designed for kei cars and compact cars. It is available in 1.8 m and 2.0 m models and can be secured with 2 carrier bars.
[Emergency event, first in Japan] Official AR hide-and-seek event for the popular game “Mecha Chameleon” to be held at イオンモール高知 on October 24 and 25. A new experience: color a chameleon on your smartphone and hide it in the venue's scenery
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
コケナワホールディングス株式会社 will hold the AR hide-and-seek event “AR Mecha Chameleon” at イオンモール高知 on October 24 and 25, 2026, under an official license for the game “Mecha Chameleon” by LEMORION Co., Ltd. This is the first event of its kind at a commercial facility in Japan. Participants can color a chameleon on their smartphones and hide it in the venue using AR.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, 25, 2026
More than 90,000 user reviews on Steam
Adults (high school graduates and older): 2,000 yen
Children (up to high school students): 1,000 yen
The afternoon session is a flat 500 yen for everyone
Companies mentioned：コケナワホールディングス株式会社、KOKENAWA、LEMORION Co., Ltd.、イオンモール高知、Steam、Nintendo Switch 2、ラボラトリー合同会社、iFav CLUB、Forbes JAPAN Xtrepreneur AWARD
アップランド to bring back VTuber music festival “＊ASTERISK” for the first time in 6 years on Saturday, December 12, at “Virtual Sanrio Puroland,” specially set up for one night only!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社アップランド will hold the VTuber music live event “＊ASTERISK” on VRChat at “Virtual Sanrio Puroland” on December 12, 2026, for the first time in 6 years. Performances will take place on a specially designed stage with support from サンリオ and Gugenka. Online streaming tickets will also be available for those without access to VRChat.
“Genshin Impact” Version 7.2 launches on November 4! Join forces with the Seven Nations of Teyvat to face the looming threat of the world's destruction!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
HoYoverse announced that “Genshin Impact” Version 7.2, “When the End Falls,” will launch on November 4. It will include a new Archon Quest, new characters “Mitya” and “Valerie,” and the opening of a new area in Snezhnaya.
認定NPO法人マギーズ東京 announced that it will relocate from Toyosu to Ariake, both in Koto Ward, Tokyo, in November 2026, as its land lease expires. Consultations and programs at the current center will be temporarily suspended on October 20, but online programs will continue.
“DJI Osmo 360 II Get & Set Combo” with lens replacement kit now on sale
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社セキド will begin selling a set combo featuring the “DJI Osmo 360 II,” which supports 8K/60fps recording, bundled with a lens replacement kit and an invisible selfie stick, on October 23, 2026.
“Hometown Accounts (tentative name)” launches; free “Current Position Check” released; invitation-only and limited to 2 clubs in fiscal 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ザスモールシングス has launched “Hometown Accounts (tentative name),” an annual service that connects the results of professional sports clubs’ hometown activities with management decisions for the following year, and released “Current Position Check,” a free self-assessment tool. In fiscal 2026, the service will be offered by invitation only and limited to 2 clubs.
Parenting is full of difficult decisions. Organizational HR × coaching × the real-life experience of a new dad = parenting in our home! “A Parenting Philosophy for Our Family, Written by a Couple: How a New Dad and His Wife Found Their Way Through Parenting Without a Single Right Answer” goes on sale October 29
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
セルバ出版 will release a parenting book co-written by Yuta Hatano, an HR manager at a publicly listed IT company and a new dad, and his wife, titled “A Parenting Philosophy for Our Family, Written by a Couple,” on October 29, 2026.
鴻海 invests US$1.203 billion in subsidiaries in Singapore, France and the Czech Republic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
鴻海 announced that its board had approved capital injections totaling US$1.203 billion into subsidiaries in Singapore, France and the Czech Republic for long-term investment, and detailed the amounts for each subsidiary and the post-injection ownership structures.
Facts
鴻海 (2317-TW) announced on the 23rd that its board had approved capital injections totaling US$1.203 billion into subsidiaries in Singapore, France and the Czech Republic.
鴻海 will inject US$1.101 billion into its Singapore subsidiary eCMMS Precision Singapore Pte. Ltd., raising its stake to 100%.
鴻海 will inject US$58 million into its French subsidiary Foxconn AI Solution (FR) SAS at a price of 10 euros per share, raising its stake to 100%.
鴻海 will inject US$44 million into its Czech subsidiary Foxconn European Manufacturing Services s.r.o. After the injection, 鴻海 will hold 90.42% and Foxconn Holdings B.V. will hold 9.58%.
鴻海 said all of the above 三 investments are for the purpose of long-term investment and were approved by the board.
Companies mentioned：鴻海、eCMMS Precision Singapore Pte. Ltd.、Foxconn AI Solution (FR) SAS、Foxconn European Manufacturing Services s.r.o.、Foxconn Holdings B.V.
Industrial production index posts 31st straight month of growth; industrial and manufacturing indices both hit records, with growth expected to continue in October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Ministry of Economic Affairs reported that the industrial and manufacturing production indices both hit record highs in September, rising 19.17% and 20.21% year over year, respectively, marking 31 consecutive months of growth. Strong performance in the information and electronics industries, buoyed by AI applications and a rush to stock up on consumer electronics, is expected to keep growth positive in October.
Facts
The industrial production index was 140.76 in September, up 19.17% from the same month a year earlier.
The manufacturing production index reached 143.31 in September, up 20.21% year over year and a record for the month.
The information and electronics industry posted a month-on-month increase of 27.42% in September, making it the clear main driver of the index's record high this month.
The computer, electronic and optical products industry recorded a month-on-month increase of 45.92% in September, and surged 80.05% in the first 9 months.
The machinery and equipment industry rose 26.02% in September, mainly because semiconductor manufacturers continued to expand advanced-process and high-end packaging and testing capacity.
The chemical materials and fertilizer industry fell 4.29% in September, although production of polished silicon wafers continued to rise on the back of semiconductor demand.
The manufacturing production index is forecast to rise 20.5% to 24.2% year over year in October.
〈U.S. Stocks Early Trading〉 Oil Tops $100 a Barrel, Rekindling Market Worries; Major Indexes Fall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Major U.S. stock indexes fell Friday amid a sell-off in technology shares and oil prices topping $100 a barrel. Worries over escalating conflict in the Middle East, a resurgence of inflation and uncertain returns on AI capital spending added to pressure in credit markets.
Facts
New York-traded West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose to $101 a barrel, while Brent crude touched $114.
The Dow fell 559.02 points, or 1.06%, to 52308.96.
Meta announced plans to issue a new class of nonvoting shares to address financing conditions while retaining control.
SpaceX plans to secure usage rights for at least 8萬 base stations across the United States.
Credit spreads on corporate bonds have widened to their highest level since May 2025.
Gold rose 0.19% to $4032.14 an ounce.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose 2 basis points to 4.98%.
Duo Backlash Fails to Shake Bulls; 蘋果 Nears Reclaiming Top Spot by Market Value, Less Than 1% Behind 輝達
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
蘋果’s market value is nearing 輝達’s, putting it in position to reclaim the top spot. Despite harsh reviews of the Duo phone, investor confidence remains intact, with experts bullish on long-term demand.
Facts
Original蘋果市值達 5.08 兆美元，與輝達差距不足 1%
Over the past month, 輝達 shares fell 7.3%, while 蘋果 rose 2.5%
OriginalYorkville Ives 合夥人 Dan Ives 指出全球約有 3.75 億支 iPhone 超過四年未換機
The Nasdaq Composite suffered a sharp sell-off Thursday, plunging nearly 2.6%
Meta Platforms’ free cash flow turned negative for the first time since 2012
Macron: Ban demonstrations organized by non-union groups
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
French President Macron issued a ban on demonstrations organized by non-union groups ahead of upcoming protests, and suggested postponing demonstrations to maintain order. The government pledged to meet with protesters on the 26th to address their demands, including those of young people.
Facts
Macron announces ban on demonstrations organized by non-union groups
Government advises against holding demonstrations over the next few days
Government to meet with protest groups on October 26
At least 3,000 shops were looted during the October 17 demonstrations
Some unions and student groups have set November 5 as the date for the next nationwide protest
Zelenskyy: Open to a ceasefire, but not a troop withdrawal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said on the 22nd that a ceasefire was Ukraine’s biggest concession, rejecting a withdrawal from Donbas. He said Russia’s demand that Ukrainian forces withdraw from areas including Sloviansk would pose a huge security risk, as Russian forces could use the opportunity to advance and occupy more cities.
Facts
Zelenskyy says a ceasefire is the biggest concession Ukraine can make at present
Zelenskyy signals he will not accept demands to withdraw from Donbas
Russia demands that Ukraine withdraw from areas including Sloviansk, Kramatorsk and Druzhkivka
Zelenskyy says a withdrawal would itself be unfair
Zelenskyy says handing the aforementioned cities over to Russia would pose a huge security risk for Ukraine
France Unrest Sends Safe-Haven Funds Into German Bonds; 10-Year Yield Falls to Near Two-Month Low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Social unrest in France has sent safe-haven funds into German bonds, pushing German yields to a near two-month low of 3.31%. French yields climbed above 5% amid political and fiscal concerns, widening the France-Germany spread to around 160 basis points.
Facts
Germany’s 10-year government bond yield fell to 3.31% on Friday, its lowest level in nearly two months.
France’s 10-year government bond yield jumped 22 basis points in a week, its biggest weekly increase since September.
The spread between French and German 10-year government bonds widened to near 160 basis points, a multi-year high.
Markets broadly expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to leave its deposit rate unchanged at 2.50% next week.
台積電 Cancels Company Sports Day Due to Typhoon; Special “Gift” Bonus Still to Be Paid, Increased to NT$30,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
台積電 canceled its October 24 sports day due to Typhoon Trami, citing safety concerns. The special bonus, dubbed a “gift,” will still be paid and has been increased to NT$30,000, up from NT$25,000 last year. Eligible employees will receive it.
Facts
台積電 had scheduled its sports day for October 24, but canceled it due to Typhoon Trami.
台積電 will still pay its special “gift” bonus despite canceling the sports day.
台積電 has increased this year’s special bonus to NT$30,000.
台積電’s special bonus has increased year by year, rising from NT$16,000 in 2023 to NT$30,000 this year.
Hsinchu County and City governments announced that work would be suspended on October 23 due to Typhoon Trami.
Speed Isn’t Everything! Wall Street Market-Making Giants Like Jane Street Are Making a “Big Bet” on Computing Power to Avoid Being Left Behind
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Wall Street market-making giants including Jane Street and Hudson River Trading are in a race to build computing power to meet the demands of high-frequency trading in the AI era.
Facts
High-frequency trading firms including Jane Street and Hudson River Trading are competing at the nanosecond level.
The contest among Wall Street’s market-making giants has moved beyond speed; now it is about computing power.
Computing power is the fundamental processing capacity at the heart of the AI revolution.
High-frequency traders make profits from tiny price differences by rapidly buying and selling and matching buyers with sellers.
High-frequency traders’ performance is directly tied to computing power because they use machine learning to predict market behavior.
Companies mentioned：Jane Street、Hudson River Trading
South Korea’s KOSPI Stages V-Shaped Rebound to Close Up 0.3%; Semiconductor Heavyweights Rally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korea’s KOSPI fell sharply early Friday amid negative external factors, then staged a V-shaped rebound, supported by buying in semiconductor shares. SK海力士 surged after withdrawing plans for a Solidigm IPO. The broader market’s price-to-earnings ratio has fallen to a historic low, and analysts remain cautious about the outlook, stressing the need to watch earnings.
Facts
South Korea’s KOSPI closed Friday (23rd) at 5550.30, up 16.53 points, or 0.30%.
The KOSPI fell more than 4% at one point Friday, touching a low of 5305.98.
SK海力士 shares reversed an early 4.3% decline to close up 4.4% after the company withdrew plans for a U.S. IPO of its subsidiary Solidigm.
The KOSPI’s 12-month forward price-to-earnings ratio has fallen to about 4.2 times, its lowest level since 2006.
三星電子 turned positive late in the session, closing up about 0.46%.
Updating WordPress Isn’t Enough! Two PHP Vulnerabilities Carry CVSS Scores of 9.2; 趨勢科技 Urges Companies to Patch Immediately and Beware of Fake Updates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
趨勢科技 issued an alert saying PHP has 2 high-risk vulnerabilities with CVSS scores of 9.2, stressing that updating website code alone is ineffective and that the underlying PHP environment must be patched. It also launched an agent protection service to help small and medium-sized businesses and warned the public to beware of fake update scams.
Facts
PHP was recently found to have 2 high-risk vulnerabilities, both with a severity score of CVSS v4.0 9.2.
The vulnerabilities are numbered CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, and both are related to memory management issues.
TrendLife, a subsidiary of 趨勢科技, launched the “PHP Vulnerability Emergency Kit,” offering 7 days of free use.
台灣大哥大 announced that starting immediately and through Nov. 30, the first 100 companies can try its cybersecurity services for free.
Affected environments include Apache mod_php, PHP-FPM, CGI, FrankenPHP and LiteSpeed.
Evading Beijing’s tax audits? Chinese tycoons accelerate transfers of overseas assets to U.S. banks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
CNBC reported that, following Beijing’s July move to impose retroactive taxes on offshore trusts, Chinese tycoons are accelerating transfers of assets from Hong Kong and Singapore to U.S. banks, which do not participate in CRS, to evade information exchange under CRS.
Facts
Beijing announced in July that it would impose retroactive taxes on offshore trusts, unsettling Chinese tycoons and accelerating asset transfers.
China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration issued a notice comprehensively tightening personal income tax oversight of offshore trusts.
The United States does not participate in the OECD-backed Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and is therefore not obligated to provide account information to other countries.
Lawyers warned that although transferring funds can temporarily avoid disclosure, records of outbound transfers are sufficient for tax authorities to levy taxes.
A private banker at 新加坡銀行 said it is almost impossible to transfer large sums of money out of China.
Companies mentioned：CNBC、新加坡金睿資本、Golden Acacia Capital、紐約銀行、香港中倫律師事務所、北京煒衡律師事務所、W&H Law Firm、新加坡銀行、Bank of Singapore
Volvo shares plunge to a record low! CEO admits: European and American models have no room to survive in China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Volvo Car shares plunged 30% to a record low, taking its market value to 29.8 billion Swedish kronor. The CEO admitted that European and American models have lost their competitiveness in China, where local brands dominate the electric vehicle market and fierce price-cutting competition has caused third-quarter deliveries in China to fall by more than 40%.
Facts
Volvo Car shares recently plunged 30%, falling to a record low.
Volvo Car deliveries in China fell sharply by more than 40% in the third quarter.
Volvo Car’s market value has now fallen to 29.8 billion Swedish kronor.
Volvo Car CEO Samuelsson said European and American models have no room to survive in China.
Volvo Car is laying off 2500 people, about 6% of its global workforce.
Volvo Car plans to develop 6 models tailored specifically for the Chinese market by the end of 2030.
Volvo Car swung to a loss in its third-quarter results, with the loss far exceeding analysts’ expectations.
Ko Chih-en draws 700 supporters at a temple-front rally in Renwu! Hsu Chiao-hsin heads south to campaign, calls for a political turnaround in Kaohsiung
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KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held a temple-front concert in Renwu on the evening of the 22nd, drawing 700 people with Hsu Chiao-hsin’s support. Ko proposed expanding senior citizens’ card benefits, providing vaccine subsidies and improving traffic and parking, and urged voters to support a political turnaround in Kaohsiung.
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Ko Chih-en held a temple-front concert at Bagua Liao Shangdi Temple in Renwu on the evening of Nov. 22, attracting more than 700 local residents in support.
Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin traveled south to Kaohsiung to campaign for Ko Chih-en, praising her as professional and down-to-earth.
Ko Chih-en pledged that, if elected mayor, she would increase the monthly points on the senior citizens’ card from 600 to 1000.
Ko Chih-en proposed assessing the use of underground park space to build parking facilities and address Renwu’s parking needs.
Ko Chih-en emphasized that she had visited all 38 administrative districts across the city over the past four years, worn through four pairs of cloth shoes and won the support of 530,000 voters.
Does the “green hunting rifle” jam when targeting the green camp? Hsu Hsin-ying’s campaign questions Cheng Chao-fang: ignored Zhubei during the typhoon to focus on campaigning
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The campaign office of KMT Hsinchu County mayoral candidate Hsu Hsin-ying questioned DPP candidate Cheng Chao-fang, accusing him of abandoning disaster-prevention duties to engage in political attacks during a typhoon. In response to the search of Wu Tzu-chia and the case involving threats by Cheng Chao-fang’s younger brother, Hsu’s campaign criticized Cheng for applying a double standard to the justice system and demanded an explanation of his family’s suspected tax evasion.
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Hsu Hsin-ying’s campaign office questioned Cheng Chao-fang for focusing on political attacks during a typhoon instead of disaster prevention in Zhubei.
Hsu’s campaign questioned whether Cheng Chao-fang’s younger brother, Cheng Chao-ming, was involved in a case threatening the life and safety of 美麗島電子報 Chairman Wu Tzu-chia.
Hsu Hsin-ying’s campaign criticized Cheng Chao-fang, saying he acts decisively when dealing with the blue camp but suddenly goes quiet when the green camp is involved, and questioned whether justice is applied according to political affiliation.
Hsu’s campaign said Cheng Chao-fang’s family evaded more than NT$100 million in taxes on the sale of farmland and that the Taipei District Prosecutors Office has opened an investigation.
Hsu Hsin-ying’s campaign demanded that Cheng Chao-fang say whether he supports an equally thorough investigation of cases involving his family.
Typhoon Kajiki’s powerful winds hit Kaohsiung! Lin Chin-jung inspects 3 water projects in 1 day; 11 pumps deployed on Gushan 3rd Road to guard against flooding
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Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-jung inspected 3 water management and flood-prevention projects on the 23rd, including Renwu’s Bakong Bridge, a main sewer line and pump locations on Gushan 3rd Road, and called for disaster-prevention measures to be implemented to guard against the strong winds and rain brought by Typhoon Kajiki.
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Kaohsiung Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-jung inspected the reconstruction of Bakong Bridge in Renwu District, the main sewer line construction site on Kuozhan Road and flood-prevention facilities on Gushan 3rd Road on the 23rd.
11 pumps have been deployed on Gushan 3rd Road to address the risk of flooding caused by heavy rain.
Original八涳橋改建工程的關鍵排水瓶頸改善已於今年5月完成。
The outer circulation of Typhoon Kajiki brought strong gusts of 8 to 9 on the Beaufort scale to Kaohsiung during the day.
Typhoon Kajiki’s powerful winds hit Kaohsiung! Advertising tarpaulin blown loose in the Boai shopping district creates danger; city urgently inspects 76 high-risk construction sites and reinforces roadside trees
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As severe Typhoon Kajiki approached, an advertising tarpaulin came loose in Kaohsiung’s Boai shopping district, creating a dangerous situation. The city’s Public Works Bureau immediately removed it to eliminate the hazard. Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-jung oversaw inspections of 76 high-risk construction sites and the reinforcement of roadside trees, with typhoon preparations stepped up across the city to ensure public safety.
Facts
A large advertising tarpaulin in Kaohsiung’s Boai shopping district came loose under the strain of strong winds, endangering public safety in the surrounding area.
Kaohsiung City Government’s Public Works Bureau has completed the removal of the loose tarpaulin.
The Public Works Bureau has launched special inspections of 76 high-risk construction sites in Kaohsiung.
Deputy Mayor Lin Chin-jung went to Fengshan Green Parkway on the 23rd to inspect the reinforcement of roadside trees.
Tower cranes that meet the design and operating conditions for free-slewing must have their jib slewing brakes released in accordance with regulations.
Rules to regulate Uber and Bolt unveiled! 交通部 unveils “trump card”: bring them under taxi industry rules, with fines of up to 2500萬
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
交通部 announced proposed regulatory amendments on Oct. 22 to bring ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and Bolt under the rules governing the taxi passenger transport service industry, requiring them to obtain licenses within a set period and strengthening their responsibilities. Violations could incur fines of up to NT$25 million. The proposal also allows a taxi to work with multiple fleets, prompting differing responses from platforms over regulatory details and the consultation period.
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交通部 announced on Oct. 22 a draft amendment to some provisions of the Regulations Governing the Application for and Approval of Taxi Passenger Transport Service Businesses.
Platforms such as Uber and Bolt that actually provide online dispatch services will be brought under the regulation of the taxi passenger transport service industry.
Businesses in violation could face fines of up to NT$25 million and an order to cease operations.
Platforms that shirk responsibility could face fines of NT$30,000 to NT$90,000.
The draft proposes allowing a taxi to be contracted to more than 1 dispatch operator at the same time.
Original業者須每半年提供駕駛至少3小時行車安全及服務品質訓練。
Uber argued that the draft’s consultation period is only 14 days and that more time should be provided for discussion.
AI models slimmed down for chips: 雅特力 links development and deployment on a new platform
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
雅特力科技 has launched AT32 AI Studio, a one-stop edge AI development platform that integrates model training, optimization and deployment to help developers deploy AI models on AT32 microcontrollers and address the limited resources of end devices.
Facts
雅特力科技 has launched the AT32 AI Studio one-stop edge AI development platform.
AT32 AI Studio provides model optimization tools such as quantization and compression to reduce resource requirements.
The platform is currently used for voice keyword recognition, gesture recognition and industrial anomaly detection.
雅特力 focuses on developing 32-bit microcontrollers.
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Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
A look at popular stocks and top gainers in the emerging market from 10/16-10/22: 仁新*, 安成生技 and 巨生醫 were among the most actively traded, while 視航生醫, 原創生醫 and 慧康生技*-KY led the gains.
A look at popular emerging-market stocks from 10/16-10/22—仁新*, 安成生技 and 巨生醫—and top gainers—視航生醫, 原創生醫 and 慧康生技*-KY—Global Bio & Medtech Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
A look at popular stocks and top gainers in the emerging market from 10/16-10/22: 仁新*, 安成生技 and 巨生醫 were among the most actively traded, while 視航生醫, 原創生醫 and 慧康生技*-KY led the gains.
Knitting and other crafts not only relieve stress, research finds they may lower dementia risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Research indicates that crafts such as knitting can regulate the autonomic nervous system, reduce stress and promote the brain's release of serotonin and dopamine, helping relieve stress and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Knitting groups in the community can also provide older adults with social support.