Strong Wind Advisory for Land Areas (Yellow Alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 中央氣象署 issued a land-based strong wind advisory (yellow light), warning of strong northeasterly winds. From the evening of the 26th through the evening of the 27th, some areas of New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Tainan City, Pingtung County, Taitung County, Penghu County and Lienchiang County may experience average winds of force 6 or higher or gusts of force 8 or higher.
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
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 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)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 衛生福利部 released emergency and outpatient service information for Yunlin Christian Hospital. The hospital will have no evening outpatient service on the night of 2026年10月27日; morning, afternoon and 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
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 service on the night of 2026年10月27日; morning, afternoon and 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
The 衛生福利部 released emergency and outpatient service information for 洪揚醫院 in Douliu City, Yunlin County. Morning, afternoon, evening and emergency services will operate as usual on 2026年10月27日.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 衛生福利部 released emergency and outpatient service information for Xinan Hospital in Douliu City, Yunlin County. The hospital will suspend evening and emergency services on 2026年10月27日; morning and afternoon 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
The 衛生福利部 released emergency and outpatient service information for 長庚醫療財團法人雲林長庚紀念醫院 in Mailiao Township, Yunlin County. The hospital will not open for evening service on 2026年10月27日; morning, afternoon and 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
On 2026年10月27日, the emergency department at 佛教慈濟醫療財團法人斗六慈濟醫院 in Douliu City, Yunlin County, will suspend operations, while morning, afternoon and evening outpatient services will operate as usual. The information was released by 衛生福利部. The affected area is Douliu City, Yunlin County, and the severity is Minor.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 衛生福利部 released emergency service information for 安生醫院 in Douliu City, Yunlin County. The hospital will provide morning, afternoon and evening outpatient services as usual on 2026年10月27日, but will have no emergency services.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 衛生福利部 released emergency and outpatient service information for 全生醫院 in Beigang Township, Yunlin County. The hospital will have no evening outpatient or emergency services on 2026年10月27日; morning and afternoon 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
The 衛生福利部 released emergency and outpatient service information for 北港仁一醫院 in Beigang, Yunlin County. The hospital will have no evening outpatient or emergency services on 2026年10月27日; morning and afternoon 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
The 衛生福利部 released emergency and outpatient service information for St. Joseph's Hospital in Huwei Township, Yunlin County. The hospital will have no evening outpatient service on 2026年10月27日, but morning, afternoon and emergency services will operate as usual.
Facts
For the night of 10/27, no evening clinic was scheduled anyway.
Hospital emergency and outpatient service information (Yunlin County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 衛生福利部 released emergency and outpatient service information for Catholic Fu An Hospital in Dounan Township, Yunlin County. The hospital will suspend evening and emergency services on 2026年10月27日; morning and afternoon 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
The 衛生福利部 released emergency and outpatient service information for 中國醫藥大學北港附設醫院 in Beigang Township, Yunlin County. Morning, afternoon, evening and emergency services will operate as usual on 2026年10月27日.
Noodle shop suspected of dumping food-waste wastewater into drain; Changhua environmental bureau to inspect
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A noodle shop in Changhua City was caught on video pouring dark brown liquid into a drain. The operator said it was cleaning water. Changhua's environmental bureau will inspect the shop under the Waste Disposal Act. In Taoyuan's Zhongli District, food-service operators at the old Xingren Market were also caught dumping food-waste wastewater twice and fined.
Northbound crowds swell at major stations on final day of long holiday; high-speed rail and 台鐵 add trains as needed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Northbound crowds filled major stations on the final day of the Guangfu Day holiday. High-speed rail and 台鐵 added trains as needed. More than 70,000 arriving passengers passed through Taoyuan Airport, while traffic was heavier on some sections of the national highways.
Facts
The final day of the Guangfu Day holiday on the 26th
8 services will depart from Taichung during the period
More than 100 northbound trains scheduled for the entire day
4 additional local express trains on the Taipei-Taichung route
1 Puyuma Express train between Changhua and Qidu
1 Puyuma Express service between Hualien and Shulin
The number of arriving passengers on the 26th is estimated at 71,920
A total of 136,311 arrivals and departures
As of 3 p.m.
Traffic across the national highway network reached 49.5 million vehicle-kilometers
The full-day total is projected to reach 107 million vehicle-kilometers
Complex process for obtaining rare-disease drugs from overseas; Shih Chung-liang pledges review to shorten application time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
衛福部 Minister Shih Chung-liang pledged to review and shorten the application process for obtaining rare-disease drugs from overseas. The article mentions 蘇打餅, a 2-year-old boy with early-onset epileptic encephalopathy who needs medication from overseas, but says the personal import process is complicated and restrictive. 陳冠如, executive director of 罕見疾病基金會, said the criteria for classifying ultra-rare diseases are strict; over the past 2 years, only 10 of 43 submitted cases were approved.
Facts
A boy aged over 2
When he was half a month old
This is Taiwan's first case
Over the past 2 years
A total of 43 rare-disease cases were submitted for review
Typhoon Chiangpi causes more than NT$200 million in agricultural losses nationwide; Yunlin farmers can apply directly for aid for grains, vegetables and other crops
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Typhoon Chiangpi caused more than NT$220 million in agricultural losses nationwide, with Yunlin County hardest hit. Agriculture Minister Chen Chun-chi announced that aid applications would be handled swiftly, flexibly and simply. Farmers can apply directly to the Ministry of Agriculture without going through township offices or county government procedures. Applications will be accepted from October 27 to November 9.
Facts
Agricultural losses nationwide from Typhoon Chiangpi have totaled more than NT$220 million
The damaged areas of garlic and peanuts in Yunlin have both exceeded 400 hectares
This will save at least 2 weeks
Farmers can submit applications from October 27 to November 9
Current agricultural loss statistics for Yunlin County put the affected area at more than 2,000 hectares
Machado ends exile and returns to Venezuela; Trump says he was “completely unaware”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado ended her exile and returned to the capital, Caracas. U.S. President Trump said he had no prior knowledge, but 路透社 quoted people familiar with the matter as saying the return trip was coordinated by the United States, Panama and Colombia and approved by Trump. Separately, Trump insulted Norway at a rally over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
Lebanon’s 400-yuan chicken wrap is a hit, costs 1 times as much as a regular wrap and highlights the wealth gap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A chicken wrap priced at about NT$400 has become a hit in Lebanon, highlighting the local wealth gap. Against a backdrop of financial collapse, soaring inflation and a shrinking middle class, the high-priced product has sparked controversy, reflecting public anxiety over economic hardship and social injustice.
Facts
A fashionable chicken wrap priced at about NT$400
Within 11 days of its launch
More than 20,000 sold
The 7 years of governance failures that followed
Our GDP used to be US$55 billion
GDP is now no more than US$25 billion
22 restaurants closed last month alone
More than 4 times the global average
Original高達8成的家庭無法負擔基本生活所需
Many low-income people earning just US$400 a month
With the typhoon moving away from Taiwan, coast guard steps up vigilance to prevent escapes; wanted money-laundering suspect caught at Yongxin Fishing Harbor in Kaohsiung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
After Typhoon Jangmi moved away from Taiwan, 海巡署 stepped up vigilance at ports to prevent escapes. On the morning of the 25th, the security checkpoint at Yongxin Fishing Harbor in Kaohsiung caught a man surnamed Luo wanted on suspicion of assisting money laundering and arrested him in accordance with the law. 海巡署 said it had activated a 24-hour direct intelligence-sharing mechanism and comprehensive enforcement measures. A scholar recommended maintaining heightened patrols at escape hotspots to prevent criminals from fleeing overseas by sea during natural disasters or in ordinary times.
Facts
Stopped 3 people preparing to put to sea
When personnel were carrying out anti-escape duties on the morning of the 25th
Establish a 24-hour direct intelligence-sharing mechanism
Israel holds parliamentary election on the 27th; governing and opposition parties neck and neck in polls
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Israel will hold a parliamentary election on the 27th, with the governing and opposition parties neck and neck in polls. Residents of Tel Aviv protested against the Netanyahu government for covering up the truth about the Hamas attack. Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the opposition National Unity Party, called for a national commission of inquiry and urged opposition forces to unite to prevent Netanyahu from winning another term. BBC cited estimates that about 500,000 first-time voters and 70,000 citizens living abroad would cast ballots. The election is seen as a vote of confidence in Netanyahu.
Facts
In Tel Aviv, local time on the 24th
This happened 3 years ago
People who still imagined they could live this way for another 4 years
Veteran journalist Federman, who has covered Middle East news for more than 20 years
About 500,000 first-time voters will join the electorate in this election
Lula stages comeback to win reelection as Brazil’s president; Bolsonaro Jr. refuses to concede
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Brazilian President Lula staged a comeback in the runoff, defeating Bolsonaro Jr. with 51.8% of the vote to 48.2% and securing reelection. Bolsonaro Jr., unhappy that voting hours were extended, refused to concede and threatened to file a lawsuit.
After 4 years, 華航 and 長榮 return to northern route, flying through Russian airspace
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
After 4 years, flights operated by 華航 and 長榮航空 have returned to the northern route through Russian airspace. The move has drawn attention as many countries adjusted their routes after the Russia-Ukraine war. Scholars said the northern route can shorten travel time to Europe and save fuel, but airlines must consider Russian overflight permit fees and geopolitical risks.
AI-altered image and voice used to promote Bazhen cake; Tan Tun-tzu clarifies she never endorsed it and does not eat sweets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Tan Tun-tzu, a former nurse in the clinical toxicology department at 林口長庚醫院, clarified that her image and voice had been altered by AI to promote Bazhen cake. She said she had never endorsed the product and does not eat sweets because her parents had diabetes. There have been more than 100 such impersonation cases. The article also noted that renowned 台大 physician Chen Chin-hsing had been impersonated, and described the APK malware scam method identified by an investigator with 刑事局, Wei Pei-lun, as well as a case involving fraudulent charges on a Google account.
Hung Hsiu-chu says some people in Taiwan treat enemies as their parents; 陸委會: Do not denigrate your own country
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Internet celebrity Chen Chih-han, known as the “館長,” delivered remarks in Xiamen about Taiwan’s retrocession to China. Former 國民黨 chair Hung Hsiu-chu also attended a related forum and criticized 民進黨 for rewriting history. 陸委會 responded by urging people not to denigrate their country. An analysis also said the Chinese Communist Party’s Fifth Plenum would focus on domestic stability and power arrangements, and that cross-strait relations could remain in a phase of cold treatment and slogan-promoting in the short term.
Facts
81st anniversary of Taiwan’s retrocession
1st anniversary of Taiwan Retrocession Day
October 25, 1945
Taiwan’s 23 million people
The Fifth Plenum also opens in Beijing on the 26th
Li Sichuan questions whether Su Chiao-hui copied her Tamsui Science City proposal; Su says it is completely different
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
In the New Taipei mayoral race, 國民黨 candidate Li Sichuan questioned whether 民進黨 candidate Su Chiao-hui had copied his AI technology corridor platform with her Tamsui Science City proposal. Su responded that the two were completely different. Meanwhile, in the Pingtung County executive race, 國民黨 candidate Su Ching-chuan sparked controversy with a gaffe about childcare policy and apologized.
Chiang Wan-an holds campaign headquarters launch rally; Shen Po-yang forms women’s support group
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters launch rally was held at Dunhua Junior High School, with prominent blue-camp figures Lu Hsiu-yen and Cheng Li-wen, along with Taiwan People’s Party Chair Huang Kuo-chang, appearing in support. Organizers said more than 50,000 supporters attended. Shen Po-yang, the 民進黨 candidate for Taipei mayor, formed a women’s support group together with Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim.
Cross-border repression by China increasingly reported; green and white camps propose amendments to National Security Act
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
In response to frequent cases of cross-border repression by China, the Executive Yuan, 陸委會 and the 民進黨 caucus have proposed about 30 versions of amendments to the National Security Act and Anti-Infiltration Act to counter united-front infiltration. The Taiwan People’s Party caucus has also proposed stiffer penalties, while the 國民黨 caucus has put forward no related proposals. Scholars recommended enacting a law on agents of foreign hostile forces and strengthening penalties for Hong Kong residents in Taiwan who cooperate with the Chinese Communist Party.
Wins best actor by 1 vote over Vic Chou; judges praise Chuang Kai-hsun’s nuanced crying for carrying the entire drama
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 61st Golden Bell Awards drama ceremony concluded, with Chuang Kai-hsun edging out Vic Chou by 1 vote to win best actor. Yang Kuei-mei also beat Hsieh Hsin-ying by just 1 vote to win best actress. In the miniseries categories, Rima Zeidan beat Li Hsin-chieh and others to win best actress, while Chin Han won best actor.
彭博: EU plans more import restrictions on China in early 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
彭博 reported exclusively that the EU plans to reduce imports from China of products such as chemicals, furniture and machinery in the 1st quarter of 2027 through safeguard measures or additional tariffs. It may replicate its previous move to impose an annual import quota of 350,000 Chinese hybrid vehicles.
Golden Bell Awards 61 conclude; president says government will support and protect a free, diverse creative environment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 61st Golden Bell Awards concluded in the evening. President Lai Ching-te said in a Facebook post that the government would continue supporting the film, television and broadcasting industries and protect a free and diverse creative environment. He congratulated all nominees and winners.
Israel election focuses on 5 key issues, effectively a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Israel is about to hold parliamentary elections, widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. The main issues include the response to the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, the controversy over military-service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews, judicial reform, comparisons of leadership and the economy and cost of living. Surveys show that most Jewish voters consider the Oct. 7 events central to their vote, while Arab voters are more concerned about crime.
Facts
Since Israel was attacked by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023
Win a majority of the 120 seats in Israel's parliament
About 68% said their views on the Oct. 7 attack were a key factor in deciding which party to support
Only 32% said it was a major consideration
About 13,000 ultra-Orthodox Jewish men reach the conscription age of 18 each year
Original實際入伍人數卻不到1成
About 1/4 of Jewish voters listed the issue as a key factor
Only 22.5% of them said it would affect their voting decision
Yang Kuei-mei takes Golden Bell best actress award for The World Between Us 2, thanks director for catching her
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actress Yang Kuei-mei won the Golden Bell Award for Best Actress in a Drama Program for The World Between Us 2, her 3rd Golden Bell best actress award. She thanked director Lin Chun-yang, screenwriter Lü Shih-yuan and her fellow cast members for their support.
The World Between Us 2 takes top Golden Bell award; Lin Chun-yang remembers to recruit extras after winning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
公視's The World Between Us 2 won the 61st Golden Bell Award for Drama Program, and director Lin Chun-yang won the directing award. The production team thanked screenwriter Lü Shih-yuan, 文化部 and 文化內容策進院 for their support, and announced an open call for extras.
The World Between Us wins the Drama Program award for 2 consecutive seasons; Chuang Kai-hsun and Yang Kuei-mei win best actor and best actress
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the 61st Golden Bell Awards for drama, Forget You Not won 6 awards to emerge as the biggest winner, while The World Between Us II won the Drama Program award for 2 consecutive seasons. Chuang Kai-hsun and Yang Kuei-mei won best actor and best actress, respectively.
Brazilian leftist president wins reelection, triggering a double whammy for stocks and currency; shares fall nearly 17% at open
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After Brazilian leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection, the Ibovespa stock index opened down nearly 17%, triggering a circuit breaker that halted trading for 30 minutes. The real fell nearly 12% against the U.S. dollar.
AI boom boosts ASML; its contribution to the Dutch economy this year estimated at 1.6%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An ING economists' report said the AI boom is expected to lift chip equipment maker ASML's direct contribution to the Dutch economy to 1.6% this year, up from 1.3% in 2025. But it also warned that the Dutch economy is overly dependent on a single company, citing Finland's decline after relying on 諾基亞 as a cautionary example.
中國乘聯分會: China's domestic auto sales in 2026 are weaker than expected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
崔東樹, secretary-general of 中國乘聯分會, said China's domestic auto market was weaker than expected in 2026, with sales down 22.4% year over year in the first 9 months. Full-year retail sales are forecast at just 18.5 million vehicles, while the market is expected to bottom out and recover in 2027.
Facts
Full-year retail sales of just 18.5 million vehicles
China's domestic auto sales totaled 15.066 million vehicles in the first 9 months of this year
Down 22.4% year over year
Below the peak of 23.74 million vehicles in 2025
The previous trough of 19.29 million vehicles in 2020
Retail sales are expected to grow by 0% to 5%
With an average of 2%
Auto exports totaled 8.205 million vehicles over the same period
Czech Republic plans to scrap public media license fees; protesters fear threat to press independence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Czech government plans to abolish public media license fees and fund the outlets through the state budget, prompting thousands to protest. The opposition criticized the move as a potential threat to press independence and a risk of greater political interference, while the government said the reform would ease the burden without interfering in journalism.
Facts
Save 2,460 koruna a year
About NT$3,682
Annual funding would fall by about 1.4 billion koruna
匯豐 cuts its global equity allocation recommendation from "maximum overweight" to "neutral"
匯豐 sharply raises its developed-market sovereign bond recommendation from "maximum underweight" to "overweight"
Reasons for the changes include renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and growing concerns about AI regulation ahead of the U.S. midterm elections
匯豐 takes a more cautious view of equity allocations in the eurozone and emerging markets
匯豐 cuts its recommended gold allocation and raises crude oil to "overweight"
60,000 eligible to apply! 微軟 offers voluntary buyouts, including to vice presidents
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
微軟 announced a voluntary buyout program for employees in the U.S., Canada, India and the U.K. About 60,000 employees at level 70 or below are eligible, as the company seeks to support AI investment and optimize capital allocation.
Facts
微軟 announced a voluntary buyout program for some employees in the United States, Canada, India and the United Kingdom.
About 60,000 employees are eligible to apply for 微軟's voluntary buyout program.
微軟's voluntary buyout program applies to employees at internal levels below 70, including level 70.
Eligible employees must decide in December whether to accept the offer; participants will leave on Dec. 31.
微軟 Chief Human Resources Officer Amy Coleman said the plan is intended to increase flexibility in organizational changes.
More than 30% of eligible employees chose to participate in 微軟’s first voluntary retirement program, launched in April.
微軟 continues to ramp up investment in data centers, supplying cloud services to companies including Anthropic and OpenAI.
Why not raise rates as inflation heats up? Fed mouthpiece reveals why rates are expected to stay put this week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Fed mouthpiece Nick Timiraos said that despite September inflation data coming in above expectations, the 聯準會 (Fed) is expected to leave interest rates unchanged this week. The decision is based on signals that officials are willing to wait and see, a desire to avoid policy surprises ahead of the midterm elections, and concern about markets misreading the pace of tightening. Fed officials remain divided over the extent of future rate hikes, with markets watching for clues about December.
Facts
The Wall Street Journal reporter Nick Timiraos said Fed is expected to hold rates steady this week, despite the latest inflation data bolstering the case for another hike.
Fed Chair 華許 said on October 16 that economic performance was “broadly in line” with officials’ expectations at their September meeting, lowering the probability of a rate hike this month to about 15%.
高盛 Vice Chairman Robert Kaplan said that if Fed intended to raise rates in October, it would need to communicate that in advance. For now, the path of least resistance is to leave rates unchanged.
瑞銀 Chief U.S. Economist Jonathan Pingle said that raising rates at 2 consecutive meetings could lead investors to mistakenly think Fed is preparing for a tightening cycle faster than officials actually envision.
Fed’s current benchmark interest rate range is 3.75% to 4%. If rates remain unchanged this week, attention will turn to whether officials lay the groundwork for a hike in December.
For the first time in history! Chinese automakers outsell Japanese rivals in Europe in a quarter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
彭博 cited Dataforce data showing that Chinese cars outsold Japanese cars in Europe for the first time in Q3 this year, with a market share of 12.7%. Brands including 比亞迪 and 奇瑞 grew rapidly, and their market share hit a record 14.5% in September. The EU is considering new policies to encourage local production, while Chinese automakers are actively developing production capacity in Europe.
Facts
Chinese-brand cars accounted for 12.7% of total vehicle registrations in Europe from July to September this year, surpassing Japan’s 11.9%.
Registrations of Chinese-brand cars in Europe from July to September this year rose about 1 times from a year earlier.
Chinese brands’ market share in Europe rose to 14.5% in September, setting a record.
Chinese brands accounted for only about 1% of European sales five years ago.
The EU is considering prioritizing locally produced cars for subsidies under new rules.
Bullish on Claude but in no rush to buy! Wall Street runs the numbers on Anthropic’s IPO
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic has filed for an IPO, prompting divided views on Wall Street over its $1.5 trillion valuation and the impact of its fundraising. Investors are bullish on AI’s prospects but consider the valuation high, and worry it could crowd out other tech stocks. They recommend waiting for a better entry point.
Facts
News of Anthropic’s filing briefly lifted U.S. stock futures, with the S&P 500 rising 0.5% early Monday.
Great Hill Capital Chairman Thomas Hayes said Anthropic’s valuation of about $1.5 trillion was high.
Anthropic posted a net loss of $80.7 billion in the first half, mainly due to an increase in the fair value of convertible bonds. Its operating loss for the same period was $693 million.
Meta announced plans to raise up to $95 billion through an equity offering, competing with Anthropic for market funding.
Renaissance Capital Senior Strategist Matt Kennedy said that not even Anthropic would get a “blank check” from the market.
Cresalta Investment Management Chief Investment Officer Josh Stevens said he would not rush to buy Anthropic stock at its IPO.
Anthropic is structured as a public benefit corporation (PBC), and going public will bring a higher level of public transparency.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、Cresalta Investment Management、Great Hill Capital、Renaissance Capital、Zacks Investment Management、Andersen Capital Management、Ingenium Analytics、Dakota Wealth、IPOX Schuster、Meta、微軟、Alphabet、亞馬遜
The iPad mini finally gets OLED! First-ever water resistance, with Taiwan prices starting at NT$22,900
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
蘋果 unveiled a new iPad mini with an OLED display, an A20 Pro chip and IP67 water resistance. Prices in Taiwan start at NT$22,900, and it goes on sale Nov. 6, kicking off a week of product launches.
Facts
蘋果 unveiled a new iPad mini featuring an OLED display and an A20 Pro chip.
The iPad mini starts at NT$22,900 in Taiwan.
The new iPad mini has an IP67 dust- and water-resistance rating.
The iPad mini’s screen size has increased from 8.3 inches to 8.5 inches.
The iPad mini is 14% thinner and 13% lighter than its predecessor.
〈Hot Stocks〉中釉 banks on transformation into advanced materials to turn around, gaining 12.44% for the week and climbing above all moving averages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
中釉 (1809-TW) has made significant progress in transforming its advanced materials business, particularly as the benefits of its fluorescent glass wafers grow. Its shares surged 12.44% last week to NT$47, moving above all moving averages. The company’s September revenue hit an 8-month high, demonstrating strong operating momentum.
Facts
中釉 shares gained 12.44% last week, closing at NT$47 and moving above all moving averages.
中釉 trading volume surged last week to 51,000 lots.
中釉’s September revenue hit an 8-month high, rising 5.88% year over year and 7.68% month over month.
中釉’s advanced materials division has 3 main product lines: fluorescent glass wafers, low-dielectric glass-ceramic substrates, and electrolyte separator materials for solid-state batteries.
中釉 has successfully entered the LED and automotive optoelectronic packaging markets.
Paying even for unused computing power! Anthropic IPO filing reveals long-term spending pressures
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic’s IPO filing disclosed commitments to spend more than $500 billion on computing over the next 10 years, with some terms non-cancelable. Despite a sharp jump in revenue, massive infrastructure costs and changes in bond valuations widened its net loss, prompting the market valuation to be marked down to $1.5 trillion.
Facts
Anthropic has committed to spending more than $500 billion with 6 partners over the next 10 years.
Anthropic expects to purchase at least $110 billion in cloud services from 亞馬遜 over the next 7 to 10 years.
Anthropic expects to pay about $114.5 billion to Google parent Alphabet.
Anthropic’s revenue reached $16.29 billion in the first half of this year.
Anthropic posted a net loss of $80.7 billion in the first half, mainly due to an increase in the fair value of its bonds.
亞馬遜 has invested at least $13 billion in Anthropic and agreed to invest up to another $20 billion.
Google has pledged to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic.
Several institutions warn of U.S. stock risks! 貝萊德 downgrades to neutral, remains bullish on AI, while Bank of America warns valuations are high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Several Wall Street institutions have warned of risks to U.S. stocks. 貝萊德 lowered its U.S. stock rating to neutral but remains bullish on AI infrastructure. Bank of America warned that valuations are high, while 摩根大通 and 摩根士丹利 remain constructive, widening the divide between bullish and bearish views in the market.
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美國銀行 recommends reducing exposure to U.S. stocks and increasing allocations to defensive assets and high-yield bonds.
貝萊德 downgraded its U.S. stock rating from “overweight” to “neutral” but remains bullish on AI infrastructure.
摩根大通 believes the risk of a U.S. recession is low and the AI capital spending cycle is continuing.
Rising oil prices could push inflation higher, limit the 聯準會’s room to cut rates, and even increase the possibility of rate hikes.
Investor sentiment is fragile, and short-term trading risks in AI stocks should not be overlooked.
Eight years in the making: Kento Yamazaki makes his first appearance in a TV commercial for “Hon Kirin”! Haruka Igawa, also appearing for the first time, can’t help smiling after one sip. “Hon Kirin,” which has evolved into a 100% malt draft beer that even Yosuke Eguchi, who has appeared in the ads since its launch, can’t help but rave about
INI’s Masaya Kimura stars! The 2nd new “SISI I’m Your HERO” web commercial, “Thanks for your hard work this winter,” will be released from October 27. Limited-quantity “Pink HERO” also makes its debut
20 years since “Mushihimesama Futari” began operation: limited-quantity “Mushihimesama Futari 20th Anniversary Goods” now on sale! Campaign underway in “Gothic wa Mahou Otome”!
This article explains that Taiwan’s NT$1 million tax exemption for marriage gifts under the gift tax applies only to gifts from parents to their children. A gift from a mother-in-law to her daughter-in-law does not qualify. The general tax-free allowance in 2026 is NT$2.44 million, and any excess must be reported within 30 days.
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Under Article 20, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 7 of the Estate and Gift Tax Act, property given by parents to their children on the occasion of marriage is excluded from the total amount of gifts, provided the total does not exceed NT$1 million.
The annual gift tax exemption in 2026 is NT$2.44 million per donor.
A father’s NT$1 million gift to his newly married daughter-in-law does not qualify as a marriage gift and must be included in the total amount of regular gifts, with NT$56,000 in gift tax due.
The eligible period for wedding gifts is within 6 months before or after the child's marriage registration date.
A gift tax return must be filed with the competent tax collection authority within 30 days after the filing obligation arises.
Winners of the 61st Golden Bell Awards revealed! Chuang Kai-hsun and Yang Kuei-mei take top acting honors, with the complete winners list
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The drama awards ceremony of the 61st Golden Bell Awards was held today after being postponed due to a typhoon. Chuang Kai-hsun and Yang Kuei-mei took the leading actor and actress awards, respectively. Forgetting You, Remembering Love won 5 awards to emerge as the biggest winner, while The World Between Us II retained the Drama Program Award.
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Actor Annie Chen hosted the drama awards ceremony of the 61st Golden Bell Awards.
Chuang Kai-hsun won the Best Leading Actor in a Drama Series award at the 61st Golden Bell Awards for Urban Founder.
Yang Kuei-mei won the Best Leading Actress in a Drama Series award at the 61st Golden Bell Awards for The World Between Us II.
The Mini Series Award went to The Sea of Intimacy, while the Television Film Award went to Hakka Cinema: No One at Home.
Yang You-ning won the Supporting Actor Award for Prison Life: Men Behind Bars, while Hsieh Chiung-hsuan won the Supporting Actress Award for Floating Love.
Yu Shuxin ranks 6th and Tian Xiwei 4th! TOP10 most versatile post-95 actresses in Chinese dramas; the top-ranked star looks like a real-life couple with anyone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
According to BEAUTY美人圈, the TOP10 post-95 actresses in Chinese dramas rated online as having the strongest natural chemistry has been revealed. Zhao Lusi took the top spot, with actresses including Wang Churan, Song Zuer and Zhang Jingyi also making the list, showcasing different romantic vibes and acting skills.
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Wang Churan ranked first among the TOP10 versatile post-95 actresses in Chinese dramas rated online as having the strongest natural chemistry.
The Longest Promise, starring Yu Shuxin and Dylan Wang, was an important work that helped both stars build a large following.
Tian Xiwei and Bai Jingting formed the Shanzheng Haiwei CP in New Life Begins.
Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui worked together first in Love of the Divine Tree and later in The Princess.
Remembrance of Things Past, starring Li Landi and Zhang Xincheng, is regarded as a classic pairing.
The collaboration between Zhang Ruonan and Bai Jingting in First Frost has generated considerable buzz.
My Journey to You, starring Lu Yuxiao and Cheng Lei, sparked extensive discussion about the pairing.
AI unicorn Anthropic files for IPO! US stocks open higher as investors focus on tech giants' earnings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic released its IPO filing documents today, ahead of earnings reports from tech giants and central bank interest rate decisions. The move drew investors' attention and helped all three major US stock indexes open higher, reflecting the market's positive stance toward AI.
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Artificial intelligence company Anthropic released its initial public offering (IPO) filing documents.
The three major US stock indexes opened higher on news of Anthropic's IPO.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened up 105.3 points, or 0.20%, at 52320.45.
The S&P 500 edged up 16.0 points, or 0.21%, at the open to 7639.7.
The Nasdaq rose 71.5 points, or 0.28%, at the open to 26026.86.
New Taipei launches tree-planting microfilm contest, inviting the public to capture green stories on camera
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The New Taipei City Government's Department of Agriculture has launched a tree-planting microfilm contest to promote environmental sustainability and encourage the public to document stories about people and nature. The total prize pool is 120,000 yuan, and submissions are open through Nov. 30, 115.
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The New Taipei City Government's Department of Agriculture announced that its Tree-Planting Microfilm Contest is now officially underway.
Original本次競賽總獎金達12萬元，首獎為2萬5,000元。
The contest theme is "Moving Images of the Forest, Writing Your True Story Through Trees."
Entries must be between 30 seconds and 3 minutes long.
The contest has a "School" category and an "Open" category, with submissions due by Nov. 30, 115.
New Taipei City has been carrying out the "Plant a Tree for the Earth—A Million People Plant a Million Trees" plan since 114.
New Taipei City Department of Agriculture Director Chen Hsi-hui said the contest aims to encourage the public to turn their affection for trees into film.
Health Calendar | In adversity, use an expansive approach; in prosperity, keep your mind restrained (Master Hongyi) - Heho Health
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
Master Hongyi offered the wisdom of taking an expansive approach in adversity and exercising restraint in prosperity. This view is regarded as embodying the Zen Middle Way and a method of caring for the autonomic nervous system, helping people switch between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems to regain balance in body and mind.