Disaster-related power outages (Yilan County, Hualien County, Nantou County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Kaohsiung City, Keelung City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City, Tainan City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
台灣電力公司 issued a disaster-related power outage alert on October 24, 2026，affecting multiple counties and cities including Yilan County，Hualien County and Nantou County，with Taoyuan City having the most affected households。
內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident notice for Qing Shui Road in Jinshan District，New Taipei City，urging the public to stay away from the warning area and not gather to watch。
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
諸元內科醫院 in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, will suspend services on the afternoon and evening of Oct. 24, 2026. Emergency services will also be suspended; only morning services will operate normally.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
On October 24, 2026，彰化基督教醫療財團法人雲林基督教醫院 will suspend afternoon and evening outpatient services，while morning and emergency services will operate normally。
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The Huwei Campus of 國立臺灣大學醫學院附設醫院雲林分院 will have no outpatient services in the morning, afternoon or evening on October 24, 2026. Emergency services will operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced that 國立成功大學醫學院附設醫院斗六分院 in Douliu City, Yunlin County, will suspend services on the afternoon and evening of Oct. 24, 2026. Morning outpatient services and the emergency department will operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information on emergency and outpatient services at 長庚醫療財團法人雲林長庚紀念醫院 in Mailiao Township，Yunlin County，for October 24, 2026。The hospital will suspend morning services and have no afternoon or evening outpatient services，but emergency services will operate normally。
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
佛教慈濟醫療財團法人斗六慈濟醫院 in Douliu City, Yunlin County, announced its outpatient and emergency service arrangements for October 24, 2026. Morning outpatient services will be suspended, and there will be no outpatient services in the afternoon or evening. Only emergency services will remain available.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 issued information that 全生醫院 in Beigang Township，Yunlin County，will suspend emergency and outpatient services on October 24, 2026。The hospital will suspend services that morning and afternoon，and will have no evening or emergency services。
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced the outpatient and emergency service arrangements at 北港仁一醫院 in Yunlin County for October 24, 2026. The hospital will provide no services in the afternoon or evening, including emergency services; morning services will operate as usual.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
On October 24, 2026，若瑟醫院 in Yunlin County adjusted its outpatient hours due to the typhoon。Morning services will operate normally，afternoon and evening services will be suspended，and emergency services will operate normally。
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
天主教福安醫院 in Dounan Township, Yunlin County, will suspend outpatient services in the morning and afternoon on October 24, 2026, and will offer no outpatient or emergency services in the evening.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
衛生福利部 announced that 中國醫藥大學北港附設醫院 in Beigang Township, Yunlin County, will suspend outpatient services in the afternoon and evening on October 24, 2026. Morning outpatient and emergency services will operate as usual.
Typhoon warnings for sea and land (Yilan County, Hualien 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, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The Central Weather Administration issued a sea and land typhoon warning。The center of moderate Typhoon 薔琵（CHAMPI） was located offshore east of Yilan，with its storm circle covering Taiwan，Penghu and Matsu。Its track is trending westward due to terrain effects。Strong winds and heavy rain are expected across the regions tonight (23) through tomorrow (24)。Yilan County is under an extremely heavy rain warning，and multiple levels of wind disaster alert signals have been issued。
Facts
Central pressure: 945 hectopascals
Maximum sustained winds near the center: 43 meters per second
Quchi Water Level Station：Level 1 (New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued a Level 1 alert for the Quchi Water Level Station in Xindian District，New Taipei City，with the water level reaching 50.62M。Residents are urged to stay away from rivers and follow evacuation instructions。
水利署 issued a red flood alert for the railway box culvert at Lane 1，Section 2，Binhai Road，Yilan County，with water exceeding 50 centimeters in depth。Residents are advised to evacuate。
Disaster-related power outages (Yilan County, Hualien County, Nantou County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Kaohsiung City, Keelung City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City, Tainan City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
台灣電力公司 issued a disaster-related power outage alert at 23:10 on October 23, 2026，affecting multiple counties and cities including Yilan，Hualien and Nantou，with outages affecting more than tens of thousands of households in total。
台電 power outages left the Xiaoyi pressurization station unable to operate，and 台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Longyuan Village in Bali District and Jifu Village in Wugu District，New Taipei City。
Shimen Reservoir (release into Dahan River): water-regulation release (Taoyuan City, New Taipei City, Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 announced a regulated release of water from Shimen Reservoir into the Dahan River，affecting multiple administrative districts in New Taipei City，Taipei City and Taoyuan City。Residents along the river are urged to remain alert and stay away from the riverbed。
The Central Weather Administration issued a land strong wind advisory。Due to the typhoon and its peripheral circulation，many areas of Taiwan face a chance of average winds at force 9 or above or gusts at force 11 or above。Some areas，including parts of Keelung City and New Taipei City，face a chance of average winds at force 12 or above or gusts at force 14 or above (red signal)。Residents are urged to take strict precautions。
Heavy rain advisory (Yilan County, Hualien County, Nantou County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Keelung City, New Taipei City, Hsinchu County, Taichung City, Taipei City)
Under the influence of the peripheral circulation of Typhoon No. 29, mountainous areas of Yilan County may see localized torrential or extremely torrential rain. Many other mountainous and low-lying areas also face a chance of localized heavy rain to torrential rain. The public is advised to watch for sudden downpours and mountain hazards.
水利署 announced that there is no longer a high-water-level alert at the Taipei Bridge water-level station, and urged the public to continue monitoring real-time river-level information.
Hualien County – County and city government disaster report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
內政部消防署 issued a disaster report for Hualien County. As of October 23, 2026, 7 people in the county had been injured, with no deaths or missing persons.
Disaster-related power outages (Yilan County, Hualien County, Nantou County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Kaohsiung City, Keelung City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City, Tainan City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
台灣電力公司 issued a disaster-related power outage alert at 22:10 on October 23, 2026, affecting multiple cities and counties, including Yilan County, Hualien County and Nantou County. Chiayi County had the most affected households, at 3783.
Yellow alert for debris flows and large-scale landslides in Hsinchu County
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
農業部農村發展及水土保持署 issued yellow alerts for debris flows and large-scale landslides in multiple villages in Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County, involving 26 potential debris-flow creeks and 2 potential hazard areas. The alerts are effective from October 23 to 24, 2026.
Yellow alert for debris flows and large-scale landslides in Taoyuan City
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The Ministry of Agriculture's Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation Agency issued yellow alerts for debris flows and large-scale landslides in multiple villages in Fuxing District, Taoyuan City. Based on wind and rainfall data from the Central Weather Administration, 31 potential debris-flow creeks and 1 potential hazard area have reached alert thresholds.
Yilan County landslide and large-scale collapse yellow alert
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
農業部農村發展及水土保持署 issued yellow alerts for debris flows and large-scale landslides in Yilan County, with 57 potential debris-flow streams reaching alert thresholds and affecting multiple villages in Datong and Nan’ao townships.
Provincial Highway 7甲 0K+0~45K+407 road closure (Yilan County, Taoyuan City, New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
Due to the high risk of disasters such as slope collapses and rockfalls caused by sustained heavy rain, Provincial Highway 7甲 is closed from 0K+0 to 45K+407.
Disaster-related power outages (Yilan County, Hualien County, Nantou County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Kaohsiung City, Keelung City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City, Tainan City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
台灣電力公司 issued a disaster-related power outage alert at 21:10 on October 23, 2026, affecting multiple cities and counties, including Yilan County, Hualien County and Nantou County. Chiayi County had the most affected households, at 4157.
Provincial Highway 7甲 0K+0~45K+407 road closure (Yilan County, Taoyuan City, New Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
Due to the risk of slope collapses and rockfalls caused by sustained heavy rain, Provincial Highway 7甲 is closed from 0K+0 to 45K+407 to ensure road user safety.
Due to strong gusts from Typhoon Champi, a precautionary road closure has been implemented on the 104K+100 to 113K+400 section of Provincial Highway 9 in Nan'ao Township, Yilan County.
Due to strong gusts from Typhoon Champi, a precautionary road closure has been implemented on the Suhua Highway section from Nan'ao to Heping in Yilan County (Provincial Highway 9, 124K+497~145K+61).
New York City Council announces end of sightseeing horse carriages with more than 160 years of history in 2028
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
New York City Council passed a bill banning sightseeing horse carriages in Central Park starting June 1, 2028, to protect horse welfare and workers’ rights. The move prompted protests from carriage drivers and was questioned by President Trump, who suggested it was politically motivated.
Aung San Suu Kyi speaks with son Aris for the first time in 5 years; Aris urges Myanmar junta to release her unconditionally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi spoke with her son, Aris, for the first time in 5 years. Aris confirmed that his mother was in good health but urged Myanmar’s military government to release her unconditionally. He also said Min Aung Hlaing was cultivating an image of change by easing sanctions in a bid to win international recognition.
Facts
Aris confirmed on Facebook on the 22nd
She is now 80 years old
No one has seen her in more than 2 years
Seized power in a military coup in 2021
Stepped down as commander-in-chief of the armed forces in April this year (2026)
Aging population in Japanese village of 1,000 in Gunma; plans to bring in young workers from sister city in Peru
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Namaki Village in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, is facing an aging population and labor shortages. It plans to bring in young workers from Belén, Peru, through its sister-city ties to revitalize the community, but challenges including visas, cultural and language differences, and social attitudes remain.
Four fawns die with missing limbs; Nara governor suspects they were killed by humans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Four fawns about one month old were found dead with missing limbs in Nara Prefecture. Experts say it is unlikely they were preyed upon by wild animals, and police are investigating possible human-inflicted harm. The prefectural government urged the public to provide information.
Peak gusts reach force 14 on Penghu’s Xiyu, setting record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Typhoon conditions sent instantaneous gusts at the Penghu Xiyu observation station to force 14, setting a record for the station during the northeast monsoon or cold air outbreaks. Strong winds snapped road signs, tore off sheet-metal roofs and flattened fruit trees in banana plantations, while creating a blowing-snow effect at Xiaomen. Some advertising tarpaulins were blown loose in Kaohsiung, and the Central Park market was suspended for 2 days because of the strong winds. Power outages affected multiple areas of Dongshi Township, Chiayi. 海巡署 warned of dangerous waves around the Hengchun Peninsula, saying violations of restricted areas could incur fines of up to NT$250,000.
Facts
Instantaneous gusts at one point measured force 14
Strong winds blew across Penghu on the morning of the 23rd
Peak instantaneous gusts at one point reached force 9
Organizers decided to suspend operations for 2 days
At one point, 2,216 households were without power
Waves of more than 6 meters are possible around the Hengchun Peninsula
國際刑事法院 received the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought from the 歐盟 in recognition of its contributions to upholding international law and justice. The award came after the 川普政府 announced sanctions against the ICC, while the 歐盟 is also considering a blocking statute to counter pressure from the 美國.
Iran strikes tankers in Strait of Hormuz again; Saudi airport and oil facilities also attacked
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed that 7 tankers were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz and warned it would attack facilities across the Middle East if the United States and Israel joined forces. Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed responsibility for 4 attacks on a Saudi airport and oil facilities, causing casualties. U.S. President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to bolster oil infrastructure, and international oil prices rose amid the conflict.
Facts
7 tankers
4 caught fire after being attacked while transporting oil
Central Cross-Island Highway closed as a precaution; violators entering Wuling face fines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Typhoon Champi prompted precautionary closures of the Central Cross-Island Highway and Suhua Highway. Those who illegally enter Wuling will be fined under the National Park Act. 台鐵 train 288, a Puyuma Express, was halted after a power outage. Hualien saw fallen trees, seawater flooding and other damage, along with power outages and evacuations in some areas.
Facts
Original今（23）日凌晨0時21分
About 100 or more passengers
A fine of up to NT$3,000
At kilometer 77 of Provincial Highway 11 in Fengbin Township
There were 2 students
There were originally more than 3,000 households
More than 1,000 households remain
15 households, or 38 people, evacuated as a precaution
Waves exceed 8 meters off the North Coast; tourists watching the sea at Yin-Yang Sea and elsewhere dispersed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Typhoon Champi’s outer circulation brought waves of more than 8 meters to the North Coast. Conditions were dangerous at Yin-Yang Sea, Hemei parking lot and other locations, and 海巡署 officers dispersed tourists watching the waves. 野柳地質公園 was closed, while businesses at tourist hotspots such as Jinshan Old Street were badly affected.
Crane swept into sea at Fugang Harbor; long-period waves hit South Link Highway and push driver into oncoming lane
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Typhoon Champi struck Taitung, toppling a 250-ton crane at Fugang Harbor and sweeping it into the sea. Long-period waves battered the South Link Highway and shifted vehicles. The county government announced a work and school closure early in the morning, prompting public anger.
Taipei Military Police unit colonel accused of bullying; Military Police Command: removed from current post
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A colonel with the Taipei Military Police unit has been accused of bullying. The Military Police Command said the officer in charge had been removed from the current post pending an investigation.
Supplier accused of mixing industrial gas into food-grade products; more than 1,000 bottles sold to 好市多 and IKEA
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
台中地檢署 concluded its investigation into unscrupulous businesses that mixed industrial gases into food-grade and medical-grade cylinders and sold them under false pretenses to 好市多、IKEA and medical institutions. 17 people and 4 companies were indicted on charges including violations of the Food Safety and Sanitation Act and the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act.
Facts
After 3 rounds of searches
Prosecutors sought prison terms of at least 7 years for each
Prosecutors sought prison terms of at least 5 years for each
Prosecutors sought fines of 20 million yuan for each
From July 2022 to February 2024
A total of 1027 cylinders were shipped
Illegal proceeds totaled as much as 928,212 yuan
From March 2021 to September 2024
At a price of about 2150 yuan per cylinder
Sold to 5 medical and long-term care institutions
Illegal proceeds totaled more than 1.87 million yuan
Japanese Coast Guard vessel sails into Taiwan Strait to avoid typhoon, closely monitored by a 中國海警 vessel
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
8 vessels of 日本海上保安廳 entered the Taiwan Strait to take shelter from approaching Typhoon 薔琵 and were closely monitored by vessels of 中國海警. 海巡署 criticized Beijing for trying to create the appearance of jurisdiction and turn the waters into internal waters. Experts said Beijing was using the move to gather information and test responses.
Sopi’s forecast track is closer to its actual path than those of U.S. and European forecasts; 氣象署 adopts AI model to improve accuracy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The 氣象署 introduced an AI model to improve the accuracy of forecasts for Typhoon Champi’s track, with predictions closer to the actual path than those from Europe and the United States. It is also working with 台大 and the Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation to conduct high-altitude dropsonde observations and collect meteorological data.
Baduzi and Chaojing Park see 3-meter waves; 氣象署 issues a heavy rain advisory for Keelung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Typhoon 薔琵 is approaching, bringing giant waves of more than 3 meters to Badouzi and Chaojing Park in Keelung. 氣象署 issued a heavy rain warning for Keelung. Because of the wind and rain, some businesses closed or saw fewer customers, while some vendors at Miaokou Night Market operated as usual. By 3 p.m. on the 23rd, Keelung City had reported 26 disaster incidents, all of which had been dealt with.
Facts
Waves of more than 3 meters
Afternoon of the 23rd
Originally scheduled to be exhibited at Keelung Port from the end of September
As of 3 p.m. on the 23rd
13 incidents involving basic public infrastructure
AI-generated images circulating online show a 麥當勞 sign collapsing; police are investigating and have identified a specific person of interest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
An AI-generated video circulating online showed a 麥當勞 sign collapsing. Taichung’s Dajia Precinct confirmed it was a hoax and identified a suspect for investigation, warning that the person may have violated the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act. Meanwhile, Typhoon Cempaka brought strong winds and damage to Taichung, Changhua and other areas, including fallen signs, snapped trees and power outages.
Facts
Offenders face up to 3 years in prison
Gusts reached force 11
More than 11,000 households have been affected by power outages
Giant waves overwhelm eastern breakwater project at Daxi Fishing Port；seawater surges through breach and fishing boats collide
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Typhoon Qiangpi battered Yilan, damaging the eastern breakwater at Daxi Fishing Port and sending seawater into the harbor. Fishing boats collided after their mooring lines snapped；the county government will review improvement plans. Elsewhere, strong winds caused a utility pole to sway and a sign to collapse in Suao, flooded farmland in Dongshan Township, and prompted kumquat farmers to take protective measures early。
Huge waves wash ashore in Green Island's Wenquan Village；homes 100 meters from the coast damaged
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Lanyu and Green Island have been hit by strong winds and huge waves in recent days, causing severe coastal damage. Waves reaching 8 meters struck Lanyu's Langdao Village, washing large rocks ashore and blowing down power lines, which sparked a fire；multiple homes in Green Island's Wenquan Village were damaged by seawater flooding. The local township chief urged the government to strengthen coastal protection infrastructure on outlying islands。
Typhoon slows and loops near land；impact strongest from tonight through tomorrow morning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Typhoon 強琵 is nearing land and is expected to slow down and stall, with the most severe impacts from tonight through tomorrow morning. The 公路局 has preemptively closed Tamkang Bridge and urged vehicles to use Guandu Bridge instead. The 氣象署 has issued heavy rain advisories and high-wave warnings, urging people in Yilan, New Taipei and other areas to remain on high alert.
Foreign investors bet against Taiwan index futures！Experts warn of many pre-election uncertainties，recommend barbell strategy to weather volatility
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Experts warned that markets face many uncertainties ahead of the election and advised investors to watch foreign investors' short positions and use a barbell allocation in index futures to manage potential market volatility。
Seizing business opportunities from 台積電’s 13 new plants! Japan’s Itochu makes a major investment, acquiring a 51% stake in Taiwan’s Yongri Construction Machinery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
伊藤忠商事 announced it would acquire a 51% stake in 永日建機 to capitalize on demand for 台積電’s factory expansions and AI infrastructure construction.
Facts
伊藤忠商事 announced it will acquire a 51% stake in 永日建設機械.
The deal is worth tens of billions of yen and is expected to be completed by the end of this year。
台積電 plans to build a total of 13 advanced-process chip plants and advanced packaging plants in Taiwan over the next several years.
Original伊藤忠將向日立製作所在台子公司「日立永大電梯」取得股權。
Itochu increased its stake in 日立建機 to 33.4% in April this year.
The next step for industrial AI! 達梭系統 teams up with NVIDIA, with virtual twins supporting factories and scientific research
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
達梭系統 showcased advances in industrial AI developed with NVIDIA at NVIDIA GTC Berlin 2026, demonstrating applications of agentic AI in engineering, manufacturing and scientific research through virtual twins and virtual assistants such as AURA, LEO and MARIE. The company emphasized that AI can assist exploration while leaving decision-making authority to humans.
Facts
達梭系統 showcased virtual twins and virtual assistants at NVIDIA GTC Berlin 2026.
達梭系統 showcased virtual assistants named AURA, LEO and MARIE.
The MARIE virtual assistant combines the NVIDIA BioNeMo Agent Toolkit to support scientific research.
達梭系統 and NVIDIA have established a long-term strategic partnership to combine virtual twins with NVIDIA AI tools.
達梭系統 and Vertiv are working together to advance model-based design for next-generation AI infrastructure.
AI chip power consumption and heat dissipation become bottlenecks! NVIDIA, 西門子 EDA and 英飛凌 advance 800V power delivery through 3D IC design
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
西門子 and 英飛凌 announced progress in their collaboration with NVIDIA during NVIDIA GTC Berlin. 西門子 introduced agentic AI for electrothermal co-design of 3D ICs, significantly improving design efficiency, while 英飛凌 developed an 800V DC power-conversion solution. Together, they are addressing power and heat-dissipation challenges in AI infrastructure.
Facts
西門子’s new EDA workflow can reduce engineering workload by up to 95%.
西門子’s tool-flow setup time can be cut from several days to under 五 minutes.
西門子’s workflow can expand the range of design options explored by up to 50 times.
英飛凌’s GaN power devices support switching frequencies of up to 1MHz.
英飛凌 and NVIDIA are advancing an 800V DC power-conversion solution for data centers using gallium nitride (GaN).
戴爾 teams up with NVIDIA to expand its agentic AI push! From desktop computing to data centers, AI Factory has more than 6,500 customers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
戴爾科技集團 announced an expanded Dell AI Factory initiative with NVIDIA, spanning desktop computing to data centers, with more than 6,500 enterprise adopters. The announcement includes new hardware, containerized data centers and a security architecture, aimed at driving large-scale enterprise deployment of agentic AI.
Facts
戴爾科技集團 announced an expanded Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA initiative, spanning desktop development systems, enterprise services and data center platforms.
More than 6,500 enterprises now use Dell’s AI Factory platform, up from 5,000 in the previous quarter.
戴爾’s Dell Pro Precision with GB10 will offer a 64GB unified-memory configuration and can be clustered.
戴爾 unveiled the containerized Modular Data Center with NVIDIA DSX POD, integrating computing, storage, networking, rack power and liquid-cooling systems.
戴爾 proposed a multilayered security architecture combining hardware-based trust mechanisms, the NVIDIA OpenShell reference architecture and Red Hat AI Factory software to address security challenges posed by agentic AI.
戴爾 added joint solutions with Dynatrace, Mistral, Fogsphere and other companies, covering AI observability, knowledge assistants, agentic AI platforms and computer vision.
Taipei City extends its typhoon day off on 10/24! Netizens flood 蔣萬安’s Facebook page: “We’ve got your back; we’re not afraid of whatever ‘liu’”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 announced a work and school closure on the 24th because of Typhoon Cempaka and outlined progress on flood preparations. The move aimed to protect residents’ safety while sparking heated discussion and support on social media.
Facts
Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 announced that Taipei City would suspend work and classes on 10/24.
Typhoon Cempaka’s storm radius has completely enveloped Taipei City.
The typhoon’s most significant impact is expected from the evening of the 23rd through the morning of the 24th.
Rainfall may be concentrated in the districts of Nangang, Shilin, Beitou and Wenshan.
Taipei City opened some red- and yellow-line road sections and school grounds for public parking.
YouBike, shared scooters and garbage collection services were suspended.
Netizens left messages supporting 蔣萬安’s reelection and saying they were not afraid of whatever ‘liu’.
宜鼎 launches GMSL2 multi-camera development kit! Integrates 四 3MP cameras with a Jetson platform to speed up edge AI vision validation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
宜鼎國際 launched a GMSL2 development kit integrating 四 3MP cameras with a Jetson platform, aiming to address the time-consuming early integration of multi-camera systems and speed up validation of edge AI vision applications.
Facts
宜鼎國際 launched a GMSL2 camera development kit that integrates the components needed for a multi-camera system.
The standard kit includes 四 3MP fixed-focus GMSL2 camera modules, a GMSL2 image-capture card, 四 FAKRA cables and power accessories.
宜鼎 provides complete camera source code for the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit.
GMSL2 is a high-speed image-transmission technology originating in the automotive sector, offering high bandwidth, low latency and long-distance transmission.
Selecting components, designing, developing drivers and tuning images for a traditional multi-camera system can take more than half a year.
Explainer: In Taiwan, capturing one means a fine; in Japan, there’s a reward! Taiwan muntjac that escaped a zoo 40 years ago becomes part of a 90,000-strong invasive army in Japan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan muntjacs in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture multiplied to 90,000 after escaping years ago. Ibaraki Prefecture has captured one for the first time and is offering a reward, while experts warn they could spread across Japan.
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Chiba Prefecture estimated the Taiwan muntjac population at about 94,093 in fiscal 2024.
People in Ibaraki Prefecture who hold a hunting license and obtain a permit can receive 30,000 yen for capturing 1 muntjac.
Muntjacs are native to southern China and Taiwan. After escaping from zoo facilities in the 1980s, they established populations in Chiba Prefecture and the Izu area.
Muntjacs call about once every 5 seconds, and their cry has been likened to a person retching.
After the list of protected wildlife was revised and announced on January 9, 2019, the Taiwan muntjac was downgraded from protected status to the general category.
Taiwan’s typhoon days off make The New York Times! Scholar says the likelihood of work and school closures rises 31% in election years; 蔣萬安, seeking reelection, is named
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The New York Times reported that typhoon days off in Taiwan have political implications, with scholars saying the likelihood of an announcement rises 31% in election years. 蔣萬安’s decision to suspend classes because of Typhoon Cempaka could affect the election, while business groups worry about the operational burden.
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The likelihood of declaring a typhoon day off rises 31% in election years.
Taipei City had a cumulative total of 40 typhoon days off from 2001 to 2023.
Yilan County had a cumulative total of 45 typhoon days off from 2001 to 2023.
Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 announced on the 22nd that work and classes would be suspended on Friday.
Taipei’s work and school closures could affect 台股 trading holidays
This automaker is cutting 2,500 jobs worldwide! China revenue halved and quarterly losses hit 18.3 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Volvo Cars faced heavy losses in the third quarter as revenue in China halved, recording a quarterly loss of 5.6 billion Swedish kronor. To address fierce competition, the company announced another 5 billion in cost cuts and 2,500 job cuts worldwide, while adjusting its strategy to strengthen regional autonomy.
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Volvo Cars posted an operating loss of 5.6 billion Swedish kronor in the third quarter, equivalent to about NT$18.3 billion.
Volvo’s deliveries in Greater China fell 40.6% year over year in the third quarter, while revenue in China dropped nearly 50% from a year earlier.
Volvo announced plans to eliminate about 2,500 positions worldwide, about 6% of its total workforce, including about 2,000 positions in Sweden.
Volvo announced another 5 billion Swedish kronor in cost cuts, to be carried out through measures including ending consulting contracts and natural attrition.
Volvo shares plunged about 27% intraday on the Swedish market following the negative news.
Volvo CEO Samuelsson said the company must recalibrate its China strategy, including strengthening regional autonomy and sharing some platforms with its parent company, 吉利.
Semiconductor plunge hits retail investors hard! JPMorgan: Funds haven’t pulled out of AI trades—instead, they’re expanding their positions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
JPMorgan analysts said that although retail investors were hit by Thursday’s sharp semiconductor-stock selloff, fund flows show they have not abandoned the AI trade. Instead, they shifted buying from the “Magnificent Seven” to chip, cloud and memory makers, and bought the dip through technology ETFs, reflecting confidence in AI’s long-term profitability.
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JPMorgan strategist Arun Jain said retail investors increased their purchases of chipmakers, new cloud service providers and memory makers over the past week.
The semiconductor stock benchmark fell 6.7% on Thursday, its biggest single-day drop since June.
Last week’s inflows into technology ETFs were the second-highest on record.
Earnings at companies in the S&P 500 Information Technology Index are estimated to grow 66% in the third quarter.
The stocks most bought by retail investors included SanDisk (SNDK-US), 台積電 (TSM-US) and Nebius Group (NBIS-S).
Wall Street’s safest stock posts its biggest single-day gain since the pandemic crash
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
寶僑 (PG-US) posted its biggest single-day gain since the pandemic crash, adding more than $20 billion to its market capitalization. First-quarter revenue grew 4%, and the company kept its full-year forecast unchanged. Investors seeking stability pushed its valuation above that of some technology stocks.
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寶僑 (PG-US) posted its biggest single-day gain since March 2020 on Thursday, adding more than $20 billion to its market capitalization.
寶僑’s first-quarter revenue grew 4%, mainly on increased sales volume.
Based on estimated earnings for next year, 寶僑 has a price-to-earnings ratio of about 22 times.
The consumer staples SPDR ETF (XLP-US) posted its best run over 13 consecutive trading days since April 2020.
Original可口可樂(KO-US)周四以歷史新高作收。
金百利克拉克 (KMB-US) and 高露潔棕欖 (CL-US) each rose 4% to 5% on Thursday.
U.S. official: Washington prepared for prolonged standoff with Iran
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. official Waltz said Washington was prepared for a prolonged standoff with Iran and would step up economic pressure. U.S. and Israeli militaries are planning strikes on Iran after the midterm elections, but the conflict has fueled domestic discontent, and Trump’s approval rating has hit a record low.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz said Washington was prepared for a prolonged standoff with Iran.
President Trump’s approval rating has fallen to about 31%, a record low across his 2 terms in office.
The U.S. and Israeli militaries have drawn up specific plans to strike Iran again after the U.S. congressional midterm elections in November.
The U.S. government’s strategic goals are to deal with Iran’s highly enriched uranium and reach a substantive agreement.
The conflict has driven up fuel prices and caused shortages of fertilizers and commodities.
The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory, warning of localized torrential or extremely torrential rain in mountainous areas of Yilan County