A webinar will be held on the theme, “[Rebroadcast] How can generative AI turn audio containing personal information from resident interviews at local governments into meeting minutes?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will co-host a webinar with エフサステクノロジーズ株式会社 on using generative AI to turn audio containing personal information from resident interviews at local governments into meeting minutes.
A webinar will be held on the theme, “[Rebroadcast] How can patient and medical information be used safely with generative AI to prepare discharge summaries in healthcare settings?”
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A webinar hosted by エフサステクノロジーズ with support from マジセミ will focus on how to safely use generative AI to prepare discharge summaries in healthcare settings without sending patient and medical information outside the organization. It will present case studies on implementing a local LLM and “Private AI Platform on PRIMERGY（PAPP）.”
A webinar will be held on the theme, “[Rebroadcast] Comparing manufacturing specifications: We want generative AI to read them, but technical information cannot be sent outside the organization.”
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An announcement for a webinar co-hosted by エフサステクノロジーズ株式会社 and マジセミ株式会社. It will present a case study on using a local LLM to apply generative AI to the comparison of manufacturing specifications without sending technical information outside the organization.
A webinar will be held on the theme, “[Rebroadcast] How can generative AI handle highly confidential customer and financial results information when preparing loan approval documents in the financial industry?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar co-hosted by エフサステクノロジーズ株式会社 and present a case study on implementing a local LLM to use generative AI in preparing loan approval documents for the financial industry without sending highly confidential customer and financial results information outside the organization.
A webinar will be held on the theme, “[Rebroadcast] How can generative AI be used to create work schedules in the public sector when personnel and work information cannot be sent outside the organization?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on using generative AI in the public sector without sending personnel and work information outside the organization. It will present a case study on creating work schedules with a local LLM using エフサステクノロジーズ’ “Private AI Platform on PRIMERGY.”
A webinar will be held on the theme, “[Rebroadcast] How can universities and educational institutions create board meeting minutes with generative AI without sending meeting information outside the organization?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar co-hosted by エフサステクノロジーズ on using generative AI to prepare board meeting minutes for universities and educational institutions. It will present a case study using a local LLM and “Private AI Platform on PRIMERGY” to prevent data from being sent outside the organization.
A webinar will be held on the theme, “[For enterprise users] Are you missing signs of unauthorized access simply because you are collecting and storing logs?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will co-host a webinar with ジュピターテクノロジー株式会社 on the challenges of detecting unauthorized access in log collection and storage environments, and introduce a phased approach to strengthening security using the integrated log management platform “SGBox.”
A webinar will be held on the theme, “Why does ‘I thought I explained it’ from technical staff lead to rework?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar hosted by 株式会社アルバイトタイムス and explain how to develop communication and critical thinking skills among technical professionals in the AI era.
A webinar will be held on the theme, “Provisioning VMs in the local LLM era: How can reliance on specialists be reduced?”
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A webinar hosted by マジセミ株式会社 and 株式会社トゥモロー・ネット will explain how to use the on-premises IaaS platform “OKESTRO” to automate the provisioning of VMs and containers and reduce reliance on specialists.
QommonsAI training held at 長野県市町村自治振興組合 — “So that’s how I could have used it”: Refresher learning that benefits even experienced users
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On September 24, 2026, Polimill株式会社 provided introductory training on the generative AI tool “QommonsAI” for 長野県市町村自治振興組合. Participants, including experienced users, deepened their learning by reviewing the features and exploring ways to apply them to their work.
Beer comeback exceeds expectations by 1.7 times!? More than 30% of new-category beer and happoshu users switched to beer after the Liquor Tax Act revision
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株式会社リサーチ・アンド・イノベーション reported that an analysis of purchasing data after the Liquor Tax Act revision found that 33% of new-category beer and happoshu users switched to beer. The result exceeded the advance forecast of 19% and particularly stimulated demand among men in their 40s to 60s.
Facts
Per 1 350 ml can
Original価格差は350ml缶1本あたり31円に
The price difference was 53 yen before the revision
19% say, “I’ll buy beer if the price difference is 30 yen”
30% say, “I’ll choose new-category beer regardless of the price”
売れるネット広告社グループ（9235） announces transition to a new management structure and measures to strengthen its growth strategy implementation framework
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売れるネット広告社グループ appointed 3 directors at its regular shareholders’ meeting on October 26, 2026, and transitioned to a new management structure incorporating expertise in marketing support, M&A and AI. For the fiscal year ending July 2027, it forecasts consolidated sales of 5,004 million yen, operating profit of 202 million yen and net profit of 130 million yen, aiming to return to profitability after an operating loss in the previous fiscal year.
Facts
Sales: 5,004 million yen
Operating profit: 202 million yen
Net income attributable to owners of the parent: 130 million yen
【ａｕアセットマネジメント株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 4th Fiscal Period (2025/07/29–2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ａｕアセットマネジメント filed its annual securities report for fiscal 2025–2026. Revenue and net assets increased, and the scale of its investment trusts expanded.
Facts
ａｕアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed an annual securities report.
Operating revenue for the fiscal year was 8,484,621,532,000,000 yen.
Net assets at the end of the fiscal year reached 34,599,656,995,000,000 yen.
The report was filed on October 27, 2026, at 09:56.
ａｕアセットマネジメント株式会社 Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 2nd Period (2025/07/29–2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
au Asset Management filed its report for fiscal 2025–2026, disclosing a substantial increase in net assets. The high profitability of its NASDAQ 100-linked product was confirmed.
Facts
The return for the 2nd calculation period was 49.6%.
ニッセイアセットマネジメント株式会社 Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 2nd Period (2026/01/28–2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Nissay Asset Management filed on October 27, 2026, the securities report for the 2nd period (January–July 2026) of the Nissay S&P 500 Equal Weight Index Mother Fund, an investment trust it manages. Net assets reached approximately 6.58 billion yen, and returns were 9.7% in the first half and 14.8% in the second half.
Facts
Nissay Asset Management filed a Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) for the 2nd period.
The fund's total net assets are 6,581,949,563 yen.
Original1口当たり純資産額は1,221.14円である。
The return for the 2nd calculation period was 14.8%.
アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社 Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 4th Period (2025/07/29–2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Amova Asset Management filed the 4th-period report for its agriculture and food-related stocks fund. The return was 17.92%, and net income exceeded 800 million yen, marking a return to profitability. The fund's asset scale is on a shrinking trend.
Facts
アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report for beneficiary certificates of a domestic investment trust.
アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社 Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 7th Period (2025/07/26–2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
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Facts
アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report on October 27, 2026.
The return for the 7th period was 22.92%.
The fund aims to secure income and grow its trust assets by investing in high-yield corporate bonds and high-interest-rate currencies in emerging markets.
株式会社ｓｕｓｔｅｎキャピタル・マネジメント Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 3rd Period (2025/07/26–2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
According to the securities report filed by susten Capital Management on October 27, 2026, the net assets at the end of the current period of its fund investing in U.S. stock ETFs reached approximately 7.238 billion yen. The fund performed well, with a 62.1% return in the 3rd period, but posted a net loss of approximately 362 million yen for the current period.
Facts
Net assets at the end of the current period are 7,238,397,840 yen.
The return for the 3rd calculation period was 62.1%.
The net loss for the current period was 362,004,429 yen.
アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社 Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 14th Period (2026/01/27–2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Amova Asset Management filed a securities report for the fiscal year ending July 2026. The emerging-market bond fund had net assets of approximately 3.8 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 280 million yen.
Facts
アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report on October 27, 2026.
Total net assets at the end of the current period are 3,802,650,996 yen.
Original１口当たり純資産額は1.2435円である。
Operating profit at the end of the current period was 283,383,795 yen.
The fund invests substantially in high-yield corporate bonds and high-interest-rate currencies in emerging markets.
ＳＢＩ岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社 Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 45th Period (2026/01/29–2026/07/28)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
SBI Okasan Asset Management filed its 45th-period securities report. Net income for the current period fell sharply from the previous period to approximately 13.33 million yen. Total assets contracted to approximately 1.59 billion yen.
Facts
SBI Okasan Asset Management filed a securities report on October 27, 2026.
Operating revenue for the 45th period was 29,315,842 yen.
Net income for the 45th period was 13,336,632 yen.
The fund aims to grow its trust assets through active management.
ＵＢＳアセット・マネジメント株式会社 Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 16th Period (2026/01/27–2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
UBS Asset Management filed its 16th-period securities report, disclosing increases in net assets and operating profit, as well as its investment performance in Chinese yuan-denominated bonds.
Facts
UBS Asset Management filed a securities report for the 16th period, covering January 27, 2026, to July 27, 2026.
Net assets at the end of the 16th period were 238,315,810 yen.
Operating profit for the 16th period was 16,551,924 yen.
The fund's principal effective investment target is bonds denominated in Chinese yuan.
The EDINET code is E12473, and there is no applicable securities code.
Resona Asset Management filed a securities report for the period from November 2025 to July 2026. Financial data for the Resona Gold Fund (with and without currency hedging) was disclosed, and both funds posted losses for the period.
Facts
The total assets of the Resona Gold Fund (without currency hedging) at the end of the period were 6,887,516,248 yen.
The net loss for the period of the Resona Gold Fund (without currency hedging) was 1,005,546,666 yen.
The net assets of the Resona Gold Fund (with currency hedging) at the end of the period were 236,840,945 yen.
Resona Asset Management filed a securities report for the 1st period for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities. It recorded a return of 32.67% and net assets of approximately 1.29 billion yen.
Facts
りそなアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report on October 27, 2026.
Total net assets at the end of the period were 1,289,020,202 yen.
The fund is managed with the aim of achieving medium- to long-term growth in its trust assets.
Resona Asset Management filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities. The period covered was August 2025 to July 2026, and the fund recorded a return of 40.20% and net assets of approximately 594 million yen.
Facts
りそなアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities.
The reporting period (1st period) ran from August 8, 2025, to July 27, 2026.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management filed a securities report for the 42nd period (January–July 2026). It recorded operating revenue of approximately 4.19 billion yen and net assets of approximately 29.3 billion yen, showing growth year on year.
Facts
三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities for the 42nd period on October 27, 2026.
The period covered by the 42nd period was January 27, 2026, to July 27, 2026.
Operating revenue for the period was 4,191,332,735 yen.
Net assets for the period totaled 29,290,277,408 yen.
The fund invests primarily in Japanese stocks that are considered to have forecast dividend yields higher than the market average.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management filed a securities report. Assets at the end of the period totaled approximately 43.1 billion yen, and the operating loss was approximately 2.64 billion yen.
Facts
The filer is 三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社.
Total assets at the end of the period were 43,127,632,203 yen.
Operating profit or loss for the period was -2,645,273,793 yen.
Total net assets at the end of the period were 42,598,037,182 yen.
Amundi Japan filed a report for the 42nd period for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities. Net income for the period was approximately 315 million yen, and net assets increased.
Facts
アムンディ・ジャパン株式会社 filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities.
Total net assets at the end of the period were 2,487,355,365 yen.
The fund is classified as an open-end investment trust / domestic and international / equities.
Monex Asset Management filed a securities report for the 8th period. It disclosed that net assets had reached approximately 44.8 billion yen, indicating an expansion in the scale of its assets under management.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management filed a securities report for the 16th period. It recorded total assets of approximately 37 billion yen and net income for the period of approximately 4.09 billion yen, disclosing the performance of a fund for defined contribution pension plans.
Facts
The period covered by the 16th period was July 26, 2025, to July 27, 2026.
Total assets at the end of the period (as of July 27, 2026) were 37,067,006,204 yen.
The fund is managed using a fund-of-funds structure as a dedicated fund for defined contribution pension plans.
Resona Asset Management filed a securities report for the 5th period. Total assets grew to approximately 33.2 billion yen, and operating profit was approximately 3.86 billion yen.
Facts
りそなアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report.
Total assets at the end of the period were 33,240,742,556 yen.
Operating profit for the period was 3,863,792,373 yen.
The Smart-i Gold Fund is managed using a fund-of-funds structure.
The report was filed at 09:11 on October 27, 2026.
Monex Asset Management filed a securities report for the 8th period (2025/07–2026/07). Net assets and operating profit increased, and assets under management also expanded.
Facts
マネックス・アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report on October 27, 2026.
Net assets at the end of the period were 31,101,298,545 yen.
Operating profit for the period was 5,641,096,975 yen.
The fund's trust money limit is 1 trillion yen.
The liquid assets of investment trust beneficiary securities increased from the end of the previous period to the end of the current period.
Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management filed its 25th annual securities report. Net assets and operating profit increased, and its investment trust business expanded.
Facts
Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management filed an annual securities report on Oct. 27, 2026.
The trust money limit for each fund is set at a maximum of 150 billion yen.
【アムンディ・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 14th period (2026/01/27－2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Amundi Japan filed its 14th annual securities report. Its total assets stood at 173.2 billion yen and net assets at 172.4 billion yen, reflecting an expansion in scale.
Facts
アムンディ・ジャパン株式会社 filed an annual securities report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) for the 14th period.
Total assets at the end of the period were 173,192,550,608 yen.
Original1口当たり純資産額は2.0300円である。
The number of units issued was 84,463,334,082.
Operating revenue for the period was 15,292,026,441 yen.
【りそなアセットマネジメント株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 9th period (2025/07/26－2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Resona Asset Management filed its 9th-period annual securities report for beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. Total assets grew to about 107.2 billion yen, and the rate of return reached 22.15%.
Facts
Resona Asset Management filed an annual securities report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) for the 9th period (2025/07/26－2026/07/27).
Total assets for the 9th period were 107,209,674,150 yen.
The rate of return for the 9th period was 22.15%.
The filing was submitted at 09:10 on Oct. 27, 2026.
Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management filed the 16th-period annual securities report for a fund dedicated to defined-contribution pension plans. Total assets rose sharply from the previous period, confirming growth in the scale of assets under management.
Facts
Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management filed an annual securities report.
This fund is dedicated to defined-contribution pension plans.
【三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 1st period (2025/07/01－2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management filed a report on investment trust beneficiary certificates for fiscal 2025-2026. Net assets stood at about 3.15 billion yen and the rate of return reached 64.7%, while the operating loss was about 135 million yen.
Facts
The filer was 三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社, and the document was an annual securities report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts).
The rate of return for the 1st accounting period (July 1, 2025–July 27, 2026) was 64.7%.
The trust money limit for the fund is capped at 500 billion yen.
【アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 4th period (2025/07/29－2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Asset Management One filed its 4th-period annual securities report in October 2026. Operating profit for the period was about 174 million yen, and total net assets reached about 11 billion yen.
【イーストスプリング・インベストメンツ株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 3rd period (2025/07/26－2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Eastspring Investments filed a report on an Indonesian equity investment trust. It recorded a net loss of 375 million yen for the period and a rate of return of -12.4%.
Facts
イーストスプリング・インベストメンツ株式会社 filed an annual securities report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts).
The rate of return for the 3rd period was -12.4%.
Total net assets at the end of the period were 2,916,175,886 yen.
The fund invests primarily in Indonesian equities.
Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Asset Management filed the 16th-period report for a family fund for defined-contribution pension plans. Net assets were about 217.1 billion yen, up from the end of the previous period, indicating an expansion in the scale of assets under management.
【イーストスプリング・インベストメンツ株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 4th period (2025/07/26－2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Eastspring Investments filed the 4th-period report for an investment trust linked to Vietnamese equities. Net assets were about 5.4 billion yen, and the rate of return was -1.4%.
Facts
イーストスプリング・インベストメンツ株式会社 filed an annual securities report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) for the 4th period (2025/07/26－2026/07/27).
The rate of return for the 4th period was -1.4%.
The fund invests in investment trust securities that primarily invest in Vietnamese equities, with the aim of growing trust assets over the medium to long term.
Operating profit or loss at the end of the period was -21,631,060 yen.
【アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 27th period (2026/01/28－2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Asset Management One filed its securities report for the 27th fiscal period. Operating profit was approximately ¥1.1 billion, and total assets were approximately ¥17.7 billion.
Facts
アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社 filed a securities report.
Operating revenue for the period was ¥1,216,939,812.
Current assets at the end of the period were ¥17,733,294,239.
The fund invests in index-linked bonds that reflect the investment performance of the ブラックロック Global Allocation Fund.
Ordinary profit for the period was ¥1,115,365,402.
【野村アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 5th Fiscal Period (2026/01/29–2026/07/28)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Nomura Asset Management filed the 5th-period report for the Brandywine U.S. Bond Strategy Fund. Net assets and revenue declined, and the fund posted an operating loss.
Facts
The filer is 野村アセットマネジメント株式会社
Net assets at the end of the period were ¥2,235,668,240.
The operating loss for the period was ¥28,240,630.
The fund's substantive principal investment target is U.S. dollar-denominated public and corporate bonds.
【イーストスプリング・インベストメンツ株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 4th period (2025/07/26－2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Eastspring Investments filed the 4th-period report for an India equity-linked investment trust. Net assets were approximately ¥15.7 billion, and the return was 1.3%.
Facts
イーストスプリング・インベストメンツ株式会社 filed a securities report for beneficiary certificates of a domestic investment trust.
The return for the 4th fiscal period was 1.3%.
Total net assets at the end of the period were ¥15,744,351,531.
The fund invests in Indian consumer-related and infrastructure-related stocks.
【アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 33rd Fiscal Period (2026/01/27–2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社 filed its securities report for the 33rd fiscal period. Operating revenue and ordinary profit declined year on year, while net assets increased and current liabilities fell sharply.
Facts
アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社 filed a securities report on October 27, 2026.
Operating revenue for the 33rd fiscal period was ¥40,122,925.
Ordinary profit for the 33rd fiscal period was ¥27,381,544.
Current liabilities at the end of the period were ¥25,995,195, down from ¥91,243,484 at the end of the previous period.
The return for the 33rd calculation period was 1.6%.
【イーストスプリング・インベストメンツ株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 12th Fiscal Period (2025/07/29–2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
イーストスプリング・インベストメンツ株式会社 filed its securities report for the 12th fiscal period. Net assets grew to approximately 293億5千万円, and the return was a strong 48.5%.
Facts
The return for the 12th fiscal period was 48.5%.
Net assets at the end of the period were ¥29,352,267,534.
Original1口当たり純資産額は4.4592円である。
Operating profit for the period was ¥9,240,359,530.
【アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 26th Fiscal Period (2025/07/26–2026/07/27)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
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Facts
アセットマネジメントＯｎｅ株式会社 filed a securities report for the 26th fiscal period (beneficiary certificates of a domestic investment trust).
The fund primarily invests in stocks of companies that build various internet infrastructure systems and companies that use the internet as business infrastructure.
The return (period price change) for the 26th calculation period was 16.7%.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management filed its 16th-period securities report. It reported total assets of approximately ¥172.2 billion and operating profit of approximately ¥12.68 billion, and disclosed the management status of a fund for defined contribution pension plans.
Facts
三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report.
Total assets at the end of the period were ¥172,205,640,254.
Operating profit for the period was ¥12,678,544,473.
Current assets at the end of the period were ¥172,205,640,254.
Current assets in beneficiary certificates of the parent investment trust at the end of the period were ¥171,247,309,467.
Will the National Pension be raised to NT$5,000? Who qualifies? How much can people with 15 years of National Pension coverage receive? A look at estimated benefits under the old-age pension formulas A and B and the progress of amendments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Legislative Yuan’s Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee has completed its initial review of draft amendments to the National Pension Act. The Executive Yuan plans to raise the additional amount under the old-age pension formula A, among other benefits, from NT$4,049 to NT$5,000, and increase disability pension protection as well. More than 1.76 million people are expected to benefit, but key provisions still await cross-party negotiations.
Facts
The Legislative Yuan’s Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee has completed its initial review of draft amendments to certain provisions of the National Pension Act.
The Executive Yuan’s version would raise the monthly additional amount under old-age pension formula A from NT$4,049 to NT$5,000.
The Executive Yuan’s proposal would raise the annual income threshold for means-testing from NT$500,000 to NT$600,000.
Based on an estimated 15 years of National Pension coverage, the monthly benefit would rise to about NT$7,058 after the additional amount under formula A is increased.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare estimates that more than 1.76 million people could benefit from the amendments.
People receiving Labor Insurance old-age pensions are calculated under formula B and will not be affected by adjustments to the additional amount under formula A.
1 private university in Taiwan announces it will close! Founded 36 years ago, it will merge with National Tsing Hua University and transform into a science park; 5 schools are closing
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Several private universities in Taiwan have announced closures or mergers in response to declining birthrates. 中華大學 and 修平科技大學 are transforming their campuses and donating the land to national universities; 華夏科技大學 will be taken over by National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, while 大漢技術學院 and 一貫道天皇學院 are ending their operations. A merger between 國立中山大學 and National University of Kaohsiung has been delayed by a dispute over the university’s name.
Facts
修平科技大學 will stop admitting most new students beginning in the 115 academic year. Its assets, worth about NT$1.1 billion, will be donated to the government, and its Dali campus will be transformed into 國立暨南國際大學’s Taichung campus.
華夏科技大學 is expected to officially close on July 31, 2027. National Taiwan University of Science and Technology will take over the campus, establish the “NTUST Huaxia Campus” and build a microgrid.
大漢技術學院 officially ceased operations in August 2025 and has entered the winding-up process.
一貫道天皇學院 officially closed in August 2025, ending its higher education operations.
As part of the proposed merger between 國立中山大學 and 國立高雄大學, a vote at a National University of Kaohsiung university affairs meeting showed that “National Kaohsiung Sun Yat-sen University” received the most support.
Dad has 14 years and 11 months of Farmers’ Insurance coverage. Can he receive NT$8,110 after reaching 15 years? The Labor Insurance Bureau reveals the key: forgetting 1 thing could cost him NT$24,330
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The Labor Insurance Bureau has clarified the rules for applying for the Farmers’ Pension, saying that anyone whose application is rejected for having less than 15 years of Farmers’ Insurance coverage must reapply once they meet the service requirement, or their benefit entitlements will be affected. It also explained the differences between transitional protection under the old system and the full benefit under the new system.
Facts
To receive the full Farmers’ Pension, applicants must be at least 65 years old and have accumulated at least 15 years of Farmers’ Insurance coverage. The benefit is NT$8,110 per month.
If an initial application is rejected because the applicant has insufficient Farmers’ Insurance coverage, they must reapply after reaching 15 years of coverage; the benefit will not automatically resume.
Delaying an application for the Farmers’ Pension means applicants cannot claim benefits retroactively for previous months and could lose a substantial amount.
Those who enrolled in Farmers’ Insurance before July 17, 2014, and have remained continuously insured can receive a half-rate benefit of NT$4,055 per month after accumulating 6 months of coverage.
Applicants for the Farmers’ Pension must meet residency requirements, having lived in Taiwan for more than 183 days in each of the past 3 years.
14 Chinese universities jointly call for constitutional amendments—is it true? 自由亞洲電台 fact-check: 0 signatories, website registered in South Korea
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自由亞洲電台 fact-checked an online open letter purportedly signed by “14 Chinese universities” calling for constitutional amendments. It found that the letter listed only university names and had no signatories, while the website’s registration and server locations raised questions, making it impossible to verify the author’s identity.
Facts
自由亞洲電台’s fact-check found that an open letter circulating online, titled “A Joint Appeal by a Group of Students at Republic Universities,” listed only school names and had no individual signatories.
ICANN registration records for “Siyuan Lake BBS,” the website that published the appeal, show KR (South Korea) as the country and territory code.
Original該網站的管理員信箱註冊在騰訊伺服器，帳號等級為LV.1，且為該帳號發的第一篇文章。
The appeal makes three demands: abolish the system allowing the state president to extend their term indefinitely, begin democratic constitutional reform, and protect space for citizens to discuss national affairs.
Some Taiwanese media reported that the post was published on a campus forum and quickly deleted, but 自由亞洲電台 found that this claim was not true.
Taiwan’s latest attraction is now open! A century-old warehouse turned exhibition hall, free admission, with 3 exhibitions on view through the end of December
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Yunlin County’s Beigang Sugar Factory has been transformed into the “Beigang 1911 Good Warehouse Cultural and Creative Park” and officially opened on October 26. Restored through an initiative by 雲林縣政府, the park offers free admission to three themed exhibitions and market events. It aims to revitalize century-old sugar industry assets and promote local cultural tourism.
Facts
Beigang Sugar Factory stopped producing sugar in 2005, and 雲林縣政府 designated it a cultural landscape in 2008.
Beigang 1911 Good Warehouse Cultural and Creative Park held a trial opening from October 24 to 25 and officially opened on October 26.
The park is presenting three themed exhibitions: “Lantern Festival Origins,” “Shadows of Time,” and “Yunlin Good Good(s).” They run through December 31, 2026.
Beigang 1911 Good Warehouse Cultural and Creative Park is located at 2 Guangfu Road, Beigang Township, Yunlin County, and admission is free.
雲林縣政府 has invested in restoration work since 2021, and the 4 old warehouses in the first phase have been completed.
The park plans to hold the “Good Warehouse Market” and performances 2 times each month.
The 5 warehouses in the second phase are expected to be completed by the end of 2026, and the 3 in the third phase are expected to be completed in 2027.
The “Lantern Festival Origins” exhibition is in Warehouse 2 and centers on Beigang’s lantern art and culture.
A new way for office workers to get a raise! A major Japanese company introduces “1 program” offering up to an extra ¥20,000 a month
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Japan’s 柯尼卡美能達 officially introduced a “skills-sharing program” in July 2026, allowing employees to take on short-term assignments in other departments in addition to their regular jobs and earn allowances. The program aims to address internal talent shortages and boost employees’ income.
Facts
Japanese multinational 柯尼卡美能達 (Konica Minolta) has launched an “in-house side-job” program that lets employees keep their current positions while using their expertise to help other departments complete work, giving them a chance to earn extra allowances.
The program officially launched in July 2026. It is intended to help employees earn more and address shortages of specialized talent within the company.
Under company rules, employees who take on 5, 10 or 20 hours of work per month receive different allowances: ¥25,000 for 5 hours a month, ¥50,000 for 10 hours a month, and ¥100,000 for 20 hours a month.
Allowance rates are based on the hourly wage of employees at the highest pay grade and do not depend on participants’ age, years of service or original pay grade.
Each assignment is limited to 20 hours per month and a maximum term of 3 months. The compensation is paid as an additional allowance and does not directly increase employees’ base salaries.
柯尼卡美能達 conducted 2 rounds of pilot programs starting in 2025. Of 36 requests for cross-departmental work, 27 were successfully matched with suitable employees, a 75% success rate.
The program is primarily open to non-management staff and some employees rehired after reaching retirement age, allowing experienced senior employees to take part in cross-departmental work.
Numbers assigned to candidates for Taiwan’s 2026 local elections revealed! What numbers are Chiang Wan-an, Puma Shen, Lee Chuan and Su Chiao-hui? A look at all 22 counties and cities
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This article compiles the candidate numbers and party affiliations for mayoral and county magistrate candidates in all 22 counties and cities in Taiwan’s 2026 local elections. The numbers for prominent politicians including Chiang Wan-an, Puma Shen, Su Chiao-hui and Lee Chuan have been confirmed. Numbers in some counties and cities are still pending announcement. Voters are also reminded of the voting time and required identification.
Facts
Taiwan’s 2026 local elections will be held on Saturday, November 28.
Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an of the Kuomintang is number 5, while Puma Shen of the Democratic Progressive Party is number 3.
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui of the Democratic Progressive Party is number 1, while Lee Chuan of the Kuomintang is number 3.
Due to Typhoon 薔琵, the drawing for the other 21 counties and cities, originally scheduled for Oct. 23, has been postponed to Oct. 27.
The candidate numbers for the Kinmen County magistrate race were drawn on Oct. 23. All 7 candidates are independents or members of the Kuomintang.
Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 28.
Guide》Don't pick a hotel room at random! Experts name “3 types of rooms” best avoided, with even the first floor posing risks
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Elliott Report says hotel rooms on the first floor, next to stairwells, or with connecting doors may pose risks. Experts recommend staying on floors 3 to 6 and carrying out additional safety checks inside the room.
Facts
Elliott Report advises travelers to pay particular attention to three types of hotel rooms: those on the first floor, next to stairwells, and with connecting doors.
First-floor rooms are considered rooms requiring extra caution because outsiders can easily approach them and their locks may not be secure.
The University of Illinois' overseas accommodation safety guidelines advise travelers to avoid rooms next to emergency stairwells whenever possible to reduce the risk of theft.
Safety professional Edward Troiano prefers rooms near stairwells to make emergency evacuation easier.
Some security and fire-safety professionals consider floors 3 to 6 a compromise that balances protection against outside intruders with emergency evacuation.
The University of Illinois' accommodation safety guidelines favor floors 3 to 4 to balance theft prevention and emergency escape.
Dad is retired and unemployed, yet receives 20,000 a month! Can he still be covered by his children's health insurance? Many people get the answer wrong
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This article explains that retired seniors receiving Labor Insurance annuity benefits can still be covered by their children's National Health Insurance, and details the legal basis for choosing whose coverage to join, calculating premiums, and changing coverage status after returning to work.
Facts
Retired seniors receiving monthly Labor Insurance old-age annuity benefits remain eligible to be covered by their children's National Health Insurance.
The legal definition of an eligible dependent is an unemployed lineal ascendant.
When coverage under multiple children is possible, the general rule is to prioritize a spouse or a first-degree lineal blood relative, while considering differences in premiums.
For a single insured person with more than 3 dependents, premiums are calculated for only 3.
As a general rule, non-daily workers who work at least 12 hours a week must be insured through their workplace.
0050 and 00878 lose out! Taiwan's top-performing ETF this year surged 125% to take first place; manager names 4 themes that still have room to run
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Taiwan stocks have risen 61.89% this year, the biggest gain globally. Of 95 ETFs, 52 have outperformed the broader market, with 群益 Taiwan Weighted Index 2x ETF (00685L) leading with a gain of 125.46%. Leveraged 2x and semiconductor technology ETFs are the main highlights.
Facts
Taiwan stocks have risen 61.89% so far this year, the largest gain among global stock markets.
Of 95 Taiwan stock ETFs, 52 have outperformed the broader market.
群益 Taiwan Weighted Index 2x ETF (00685L) has gained 125.46% this year, the best performance.
The top 10 gainers include 4 leveraged 2x ETFs and 6 semiconductor and technology-related ETFs.
Leveraged 2x ETFs aim to track 2 times the daily return of their benchmark index.
洪祥益 is the manager of 群益 Taiwan Weighted Index 2x ETF.
謝明志 is the manager of 群益 Semiconductor Income ETF.
South Korean defense minister's doubts about the U.S.: If the U.S. military is struggling even against Iran, can it really be relied on in a war with North Korea?
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South Korean Defense Minister 姜信哲 publicly questioned the reliability of the U.S. military, sparking controversy over the transfer of wartime operational control between South Korea and the U.S. The U.S. has been accused of adding conditions, while Seoul has cited its GFP ranking to argue for independent defense capabilities. Media have questioned the reliability of the ranking's data sources and raised concerns about equipment failures.
Facts
South Korea and the U.S. have pursued a conditions-based transfer of wartime operational control since the administration of Park Geun-hye in 2015. The verification process is currently stalled at the second phase, full operational capability.
U.S. Forces Korea commander Brunson said changing circumstances had created a new benchmark, and that transferring wartime operational control without adequate command capability could undermine defense capabilities.
One source of confidence for South Korean President 李在明 in pushing for the transfer of wartime operational control is a ranking by the private website Global Firepower that places South Korea's conventional military strength at No. 5 in the world.
South Korea's only 2 naval oceanographic intelligence vessels were inoperable from September to mid-October, a period of more than 40 days.
Driven by a stronger U.S. stock market and Anthropic's IPO filing, Asian markets rebounded across the board today (27). Taiwan stocks opened up more than 400 points, led by semiconductor shares. The Fed's interest rate decision on Wednesday is a key focus for markets.
Facts
Taiwan stocks opened up 169.77 points today at 46,211.2, then climbed more than 400 points.
Anthropic publicly filed an IPO application and plans to list on 那斯達克 under the ticker “ANT.”
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 304.01 points, or 2.82%, to 11,083.47.
韓股 opened sharply higher, surging nearly 4% as the index headed toward 5,700 points.
Markets estimate there is about a 90% chance the Fed will keep interest rates in the 3.75% to 4% range.
High-volume, strong-performing stocks at the open today included 友達, 台玻, 力積電, 群創 and 台積電.
Market heavyweight 台積電 fell NT$5 at the open to NT$2,380, but soon turned positive and moved higher.
台鐵 released its 2025 passenger figures, with Neishi Station again ranking as the most desolate. Issues with facilities at Haituan Station have drawn attention, while passenger numbers at Guangfu Station surged due to disaster-relief efforts.
Facts
台鐵's most desolate station in 2025 was Neishi Station on the Pingtung section of the South Link Line, with just 477 passengers boarding and alighting for the entire year, or about 1 a day.
Taitung's Haituan Station sits at an elevation of about 298 meters, making it the highest station on the eastern line, but its public restroom is kept locked and there are no waiting benches on the platform.
Passenger numbers at Hualien's Guangfu Station surged 123% in 2025, to an average of about 2,130 a day, setting a record for growth among train stations in Taiwan.
Neishi and Fangshan stations are undergoing aesthetic renovations, and plans call for the Blue Train to stop there in the future.
Not Taishin or SinoPac! Taiwan's favorite digital deposit accounts of 2026: Top 10 revealed, with “this one” taking first place for its clear, easy-to-use interface and convenient subaccounts
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網路溫度計DailyView released its ranking of Taiwan's 10 most-discussed digital deposit accounts for 2026. 王道銀行 O-Bank ranked tenth with a 12% high-interest demand deposit account, while 華南銀行 SnY, 臺灣銀行, 星展銀行, 中國信託 and 第一銀行 iLEO also made the list with their respective offers.
Facts
From July 1 to Dec. 30, 2026, new 王道銀行 customers can get an annual interest rate of 12% on New Taiwan dollar demand deposits of up to 100,000 during their first month.
Customers who complete designated tasks that month with a 華南銀行 SnY digital account can receive a promotional annual demand deposit interest rate of 2.3% the following month on balances of up to 100,000.
臺灣銀行's digital account offers 99 fee-free interbank online transfers each month.
With a 星展銀行 Star Privilege digital account and a designated multi-currency debit card, customers can make overseas transactions in 14 designated foreign currencies and have the amount deducted from an account in the same currency, without paying the 1.5% foreign transaction fee.
Through the end of 2026, both new and existing customers with a 第一銀行 iLEO account can earn an annual demand deposit interest rate of 2% on balances of up to 120,000.
中國信託 has more than 8,000 ATMs across Taiwan, with service locations including branches and many 7-ELEVEN stores.
網路溫度計DailyView used the public-opinion analysis software KEYPO大數據關鍵引擎 to compile its ranking of the 10 most-discussed digital deposit accounts.
Before the U.S. dollar’s dominance… Did Taiwan once share a currency with the United States? Berkeley professor reveals the secret: The world’s first global hegemonic currency was…
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University of California, Berkeley professor Barry Eichengreen spoke in Taipei on October 15, 2026, saying the Spanish dollar was history’s first global hegemonic currency. He explained that it circulated in Asia via Manila galleons and influenced the early monetary history of Taiwan and the United States.
Facts
The first truly global currency in human history was the Spanish dollar, particularly the 8-reales coin.
For about 81 years after U.S. independence, the Spanish dollar remained legal tender in the United States until 1857.
The Spanish established colonial outposts in Tamsui and Keelung from 1626 to 1642, bringing the Spanish dollar to Taiwan.
On October 15, 2026, Eichengreen attended the Asia-Pacific Thousand-Mile Forum in Taipei and delivered a speech.
60-year-old husband gets 20 million in retirement money; the next day, his wife hands him an envelope! He opens it and is stunned
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Masashi, a 60-year-old Japanese man, received 20 million yen upon retirement. Concerned about the burden of household chores, his wife Yuko handed him a list laying out how they would divide tasks, including handling their own lunches and dinners and respecting each other’s private space.
Facts
After nearly 40 years on the job, Masashi officially retired and received about 20 million yen in retirement benefits.
Yuko still works part-time 3 days a week.
The envelope Yuko gave Masashi included a rule that they would each handle their own weekday lunches.
The couple ultimately decided that Masashi would be responsible for cleaning and taking out the trash.
Masashi had about 15 million yen in savings after retirement.
Masashi and Yuko have two children who live independently.
Yuko hopes the couple will not ask too much about each other’s schedules.
Weather forecast: The fine weather is over! Northern temperatures could dip to 20 degrees; timing of the next weather shift revealed
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As the northeasterly monsoon strengthens, temperatures in northern Taiwan have fallen to around 20 degrees, while southern Taiwan will reach 31 degrees, bringing cooler conditions in the north and warmer weather in the south. Rain is expected in northern and eastern Taiwan, and a second surge of the northeasterly monsoon will bring another change in the weather this weekend.
Facts
Early this morning, temperatures in northern Taiwan dipped to 20 degrees, with daytime highs of only about 25 to 26 degrees.
Temperatures in southern Taiwan could soar to 31 degrees today.
Scattered showers are possible today north of Taoyuan, in eastern Taiwan and on the Hengchun Peninsula.
From tonight through the morning of tomorrow (28), locally heavy rain is possible in northeastern Taiwan.
Temperatures in the north will gradually rise on Thursday (29) and Friday (30), with daytime highs possibly reaching 28 degrees.
The second surge of the northeasterly monsoon will strengthen on Saturday (31), bringing another drop in temperatures in northern and northeastern Taiwan.
Liu Yuning and Bai Jingting lose out! TOP 10 post-90s Chinese drama heartthrobs: “He takes the crown”—stunning looks, stellar acting and a ratings hit
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This article reviews Douban ratings and production data to rank the TOP 10 most acclaimed post-90s Chinese drama heartthrobs. Li Xian, Bai Jingting and Bai Yu take the top 3 spots, while Liu Yuning and other actors also make the list. Xiao Zhan and others miss the TOP 10.
Facts
Li Xian tops the ranking with 7 high-rated dramas
Bai Jingting ranks 2nd with 6 works
Bai Yu ranks 3rd, thanks to the acclaim for The Long Night, which scored above 9
Xiao Zhan, Yang Yang and Liu Xueyi fail to make the TOP 10
Liu Yuning’s The Last Cook received an 8.8 rating on Douban
The Journalist: Hou Youyi posts the biggest increase, while Chen Qimai relies on central government—How many public housing pledges have incumbent mayors in Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities fulfilled?
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The OURs Urban Reform Organization released a report reviewing public housing performance in Taiwan’s 6 special municipalities, finding that their combined total remains 78,000 units short of the target. Hou Youyi recorded the largest net increase in local supply, while planned projects in Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung fell to zero, highlighting major differences in local contributions and the risk of a future supply gap.
Facts
The 6 special municipalities have a combined total of 138,600 public housing units, 78,400 short of the original target of 217,000.
During New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi’s tenure, the city recorded a net increase of 9,577 public housing units through local initiatives, the highest among the 6 special municipalities.
The Kaohsiung city government has built just 3,158 public housing units on its own, a net decrease of 45 over 4 years.
The number of locally planned public housing units in Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung has fallen to zero.
Taipei is the only one of the 6 special municipalities where the combined public housing total built by the central and local governments has declined.
During Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen’s tenure, locally built public housing has reached 10,716 units, meeting the original target of 10,000.
During Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che’s second term, local public housing increased by a net total of just 258 units, while the central government added 4,123.
Explainer: In a relationship for 20 years but not married—if your partner is hospitalized and unconscious, can you not sign the surgery consent form? A look at the differences between 3 types of medical decision-making authority
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This article explores differences in medical decision-making authority for unmarried couples in Taiwan when one partner is unconscious. It notes that the Medical Care Act recognizes a person with a close relationship to the patient as a concerned party who can sign a surgery consent form, but that hospice care is restricted by the definition of next of kin. It recommends making an advance decision and appointing an agent under the Patient Right to Autonomy Act, while warning that a legatee may lose eligibility to serve as an agent.
Facts
Under the Medical Care Act, a partner who has a particularly close relationship with the patient qualifies as a “concerned party” and may sign consent forms for ordinary surgery and invasive examinations.
The definition of “next of kin” under the Hospice Palliative Care Act does not include an unmarried partner. Therefore, an unmarried partner cannot sign a hospice and palliative care consent form solely on the basis of cohabitation.
A legatee may not serve as a medical agent under the Patient Right to Autonomy Act, which could affect arrangements for people who wish to leave their estate to an unmarried partner.
The Patient Right to Autonomy Act applies not only to terminally ill patients, but also to people in an irreversible coma, a persistent vegetative state, or with severe dementia, among other conditions.
Labor Ministry offers payments to middle-aged and older workers! Eligible applicants can get up to 108,000 per person—who qualifies and how much they can receive
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The Labor Ministry has launched an employment incentive for care workers, offering subsidies of up to NT$108,000 to encourage unemployed workers to enter the long-term care industry and ease the pressure of changing careers.
Facts
The Workforce Development Agency of the Ministry of Labor has launched the Care Service Employment Incentive to encourage unemployed workers to enter the care services industry.
Eligible job seekers can receive an incentive of 5,000 to 7,000 per month for up to 18 consecutive months.
The total subsidy can reach up to 108,000.
A monthly payment of 5,000 is issued for months 1 to 6, 6,000 per month for months 7 to 12, and 7,000 per month for months 13 to 18.
Applicants must be referred by a public employment service agency and respond with their employment status within 7 days of the day after the referral.
Job seekers must remain employed by the same employer for at least 30 consecutive days, and the employer must enroll them in employment insurance and labor occupational accident insurance as required by law.
While employed, workers must submit the required documents to a public employment service agency within 90 days from the day after each 30-day period of employment.
Explainer: Same-sex marriage has been legal in Taiwan for 7 years, but support has fallen from 69.9% to 63.6%! Poll reveals 3 major shifts—is Taiwan really becoming more conservative?
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The Executive Yuan released its 2026 gender equality poll, showing support for same-sex marriage falling to 63.6% and support for a third-gender option for transgender people plunging to 41.9%, reflecting more conservative views on some issues. However, support for access to assisted reproduction using donor sperm for single women and lesbian couples rose to 62.3%, indicating greater acceptance of reproductive autonomy. Views also differed significantly by age and education level.
Facts
On May 29, 2026, the Executive Yuan released the results of the “115 Gender Equality Attitudes Telephone Survey.”
In 2026, 63.6% of respondents supported the right of same-sex couples to marry legally.
In 2026, 41.9% supported adding a third-gender option to identity cards for transgender and intersex people.
In 2026, 62.3% supported single women and lesbian spouses using donor sperm to have children.
Support for same-sex marriage reached 82.7% among respondents aged 30 to 39, compared with 45.5% among those aged 60 and older.
Interview: A hidden killer more brutal than the battlefield? Suicide among U.S. veterans is 4 times the death toll in combat! Former Green Beret Yu Jing reveals his pain: “I too once fell into a dark hole…”
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Former U.S. Army Green Beret major Yu Jing has published his memoir, Second Chance, shedding light on the high suicide rate among U.S. veterans. He said suicides during the war on terror were 4 times the number killed in combat, largely because of an identity crisis after leaving the military.
Facts
From 2001 to 2021, more than 30,000 active-duty and retired U.S. service members died by suicide during the war on terror, 4 times the number killed on the battlefield.
In 2021, the number of suicides among U.S. veterans was more than seven-tenths higher than among nonveterans, averaging 17.5 deaths per day.
Yu Jing, a former U.S. Army Green Beret major, recently published the Chinese-language edition of his memoir, Second Chance.
Yu Jing said suicide rates among veterans of combat units were higher than among veterans of noncombat units because they had lost their sense of identity.
When Yu Jing planned the rescue of Chang An-wei in 2013, he was at a low point in his life and had no money.
A report updated by the U.S. Congress in June 2024 showed that veterans’ suicide rates were higher than those of the general public from 2006 to 2021, and the gap widened.
10/27 International Morning Briefing | NYT says Iranian assassination plot in late stages, South Korean defense chief questions whether U.S. forces can be trusted, Lula overturns deficit with 4.4 million more votes in runoff
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Feng Media’s 10/27 international morning briefing covers political developments in several countries, including escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, Israel’s coalition deadlock, a crisis of trust in U.S. forces in South Korea, and an upset in Brazil’s election.
Facts
U.S. intelligence indicates that an Iranian plot to attack U.S. officials has entered its final stages.
Trump privately favors waiting until after the Nov. 3 midterm elections before launching a large-scale airstrike on Iran.
Neither of the two blocs in Israel’s parliamentary election is likely to reach the 61 seats needed to form a government.
South Korean Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul questioned whether U.S. forces could be trusted in a war with North Korea.
Brazilian President Lula secured reelection after overturning the deficit in the runoff by 4.4 million votes.
Behind the scenes》Will Chiang Wan-an become Lai Ching-te? Taipei mayor’s seat insecure, council speakership also hanging in the balance
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As the 2026 local elections enter their final sprint, the breakdown of a KMT-TPP alliance has narrowed Chiang Wan-an’s lead to 8 percentage points, while DPP council candidates are gaining across the board, putting the KMT in serious danger.
Facts
TVBS released a Taipei mayoral poll on Oct. 8, giving Chiang Wan-an 49% support and Shen Po-yang 41%.
Original蔣萬安領先沈伯洋的差距從5月的28個百分點縮小至8個百分點。
The KMT-TPP alliance fell apart in Zhubei, affecting election prospects across northern counties and cities.
All DPP council candidates rose in the rankings, while all KMT council candidates fell.
The 2026 local elections have entered the crucial final month of campaigning.
A palace intrigue drama in Chiang Kai-shek’s era: The time Empress Soong Mei-ling faced off against Crown Prince Chiang Ching-kuo
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This article analyzes changes in the internal power structure of the Chiang Kai-shek family from the 1940s to 50s, focusing on the struggle for influence between Soong Mei-ling and her eldest son, Chiang Ching-kuo. Through key episodes such as the Yangtze Company case and the Wu Kuo-chen incident, it reveals how Soong Mei-ling tried and failed to use outside forces to check her stepson, ultimately paving the way for Chiang Ching-kuo to succeed his father.
Facts
U.S. scholar Jay Taylor said that when Chiang Kai-shek was in dire straits in July 1944, Soong Mei-ling went abroad and left her husband, allowing Chiang Ching-kuo to become his father’s trusted aide.
In October 1948, the “Yangtze Company case” erupted in Shanghai. Soong Mei-ling’s nephew, Kong Ling-kan, was detained by Chiang Ching-kuo, and Soong flew from Nanjing to Shanghai on a special plane to personally mediate.
In January 1950, Soong Mei-ling realized she could not reverse the U.S. government’s China policy and flew back to Taipei in disappointment. Chiang Kai-shek then began preparing Chiang Ching-kuo to succeed him.
In February 1952, Taiwan Provincial Chairman Wu Kuo-chen told Chiang Kai-shek to his face that Chiang Ching-kuo should not continue as head of the secret police. Chiang shouted at him to shut up.
In April 1953, Wu Kuo-chen resigned as provincial chairman, but approval of his passport was delayed. Chiang Kai-shek agreed to issue passports for the couple but not their son’s, effectively keeping the child as a hostage.
On May 24, 1953, Wu Kuo-chen and his wife left Taiwan. Chiang Ching-kuo and Chen Cheng saw them off at the airport. Wu later publicly criticized the Chiang father-and-son regime in the United States.
When Chiang Kai-shek was gravely ill in 1975, he held Chiang Ching-kuo’s and Soong Mei-ling’s hands and urged Chiang Ching-kuo to “show your mother the same filial devotion you show your father.”
《Six Charts on Wall Street》 preview | Global shortage! Want to buy the 蘋果 foldable iPhone Duo? Order now and you’ll have to wait at least three months
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This is a preview of an article from 《Six Charts on Wall Street》, covering six major international finance and geopolitical issues: shortages of the 蘋果 iPhone Duo, unrest fueled by France’s fiscal crisis, Iran’s depleted crude oil inventories, rotation of funds in technology stocks, development of U.S. super military dogs, and the impact of Chinese aluminum exports on global prices.
Facts
The average shipping delay for the 蘋果 foldable iPhone Duo on 蘋果’s official website is 92 days.
More than 11% of France’s central government budget goes toward pension payments.
By mid-October, all the crude oil stored aboard tankers anchored in Asian waters for Iran had been used up.
In the first 8 months of 2026, China’s aluminum exports rose 16% year on year, an increase of about 670,000 metric tons.
The United Arab Emirates’ aluminum exports fell by about 970,000 metric tons after the outbreak of war.
Texas company Warhound plans to use cloning technology to breed military dogs with a keener sense of smell.
10/27 News Briefing | Golden Bell Awards 61: Hsueh Kai-hsun and Yang Kuei-mei take acting honors, 味全龍 win their 6th title in 6 games, northeast monsoon brings cooler weather on first day back at work
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《I Forgot That You Remembered》 won the most awards at the 61st Golden Bell Awards, with Hsueh Kai-hsun and Yang Kuei-mei winning the leading actor and actress awards. 味全龍 claimed the 6th title in team history, but Wei Ying-chiao’s speech sparked controversy. The weather is turning cooler on the first day back at work, Toucheng is distributing stimulus payments, and the Legislative Yuan is reviewing the central government’s total budget.
Facts
Hsueh Kai-hsun won the leading actor award for a drama program for the first time for 《Urban Pioneer》.
Yang Kuei-mei won the leading actress award for a drama program for 《The World Between Us II》.
Wei Ying-chiao, the second-largest shareholder of 頂新集團, apologized to the players, coaching staff and fans for his inappropriate remarks.
Toucheng Township in Yilan County will distribute a NT$3,000 economic stimulus payment at designated locations in each neighborhood for 4 consecutive days starting today.
Commentary: The faceless man in the currents: The Shen Po-yang and Kevin Tsai effect
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This article analyzes the political storm sparked by the invitation of Kevin Tsai to Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters, saying Shen turned Tsai’s clarification into fuel for anti-China sentiment, while Chiang Wan-an demonstrated a democratic governance approach that respects diverse views. It criticizes the current election for devolving into an ideological confrontation.
Facts
After Kevin Tsai attended the opening of Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters, he was targeted by nationalist Chinese social media users and brands distanced themselves from him. He later posted a clarification saying he had never supported Taiwan independence.
Shen Po-yang questioned whether the timing of Kevin Tsai’s statement had been decided for him and characterized the incident as Chinese interference in the Taiwanese people’s right to self-determination.
Chiang Wan-an said he respected Kevin Tsai’s remarks and political choices, and that he would serve residents regardless of their political stance.
Cao Xingcheng suggested that Lai Ching-te draft Shen Po-yang to run for Taipei mayor, arguing that they should use China’s threats against Shen to fight back.
Shen Po-yang previously used the term “enemy-state spouse,” but in this year’s election campaign shifted his position, saying cross-strait exchanges could proceed with risk management.
Global super central bank week begins; U.S., Europe and Japan expected to stand pat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Global super central bank week is underway, with markets widely expecting the U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan to leave interest rates unchanged, while rate hikes are expected from the Bank of Canada and the central banks of Australia and New Zealand.
Buying a home is far more painful than in Tokyo or Seoul: Hanoi’s housing market cools and resets, but young people still feel hopeless
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Housing prices in Hanoi, Vietnam, have soared in recent years, with the price-to-income ratio ranking 5th globally and making homeownership difficult for young people. Although the market has cooled and undergone a reset amid high interest rates, the wage gap and high prices still leave young people feeling hopeless. The government is promoting social housing and regulatory measures to ease housing affordability problems.
Facts
Apartment prices in some parts of Hanoi surged by about 40% to 50% in 2024.
Hanoi prices soared 96.2%
Da Nang rose 77.1%
Ho Chi Minh City rose 56.9%
Transaction volumes fell by about 3 to 6 tenths compared with before.
Mortgage rates are also driving up home-buying costs for ordinary people.
Loan rates could reach 12%
Variable interest rates can even reach 16%.
A social housing unit with 2 bedrooms and about 69 square meters
The apartment's total price at the time was about 1 billion.
Put up 300 million.
Borrowed 700 million from the bank.
Monthly principal and interest payments of about 7 million Vietnamese dong.
Original預計還需要20到30億盾才能買3房公寓
Prices of new apartments in Hanoi have soared to about 95 million Vietnamese dong per square meter.
About NT$420,000 per ping.
But this year, Hanoi workers earn an average monthly salary of only about 9.8 million to 12.3 million dong.
About NT$12,500 to NT$15,500.
Hanoi's price-to-income ratio has reached 31.1 to 38.3 times.
This means a household would have to save for more than 30 years without spending anything to afford a home.
Tsai Kang-yung says on 微博 he has not supported Taiwan independence; Shen You-chung says there is no Taiwan independence issue at this stage.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Host Tsai Kang-yung sparked anger in China after attending the launch of the campaign headquarters of 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, then clarified on 微博 that he had not supported Taiwan independence. 陸委會 Deputy Minister Shen You-chung said the existence of the Republic of China is an objective fact and there is no Taiwan independence issue at this stage, stressing that Taiwan and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate to each other.
Former frontrunner for China's foreign minister post Liu Jianchao demoted in dramatic fall from ministerial to division-level rank.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During the 20th Central Committee's Fifth Plenum, former head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Liu Jianchao was dramatically demoted from ministerial to division-level rank over serious legal and disciplinary violations. Meanwhile, about 45 Central Committee members are expected to be removed from the committee.
Facts
About 45 people to be “expelled” from the Central Committee.
Held in Beijing over 4 consecutive days.
The 20th Central Committee originally had 205 members
There were originally 171 alternate members
Attendance may fall to about 291
Just 77.4%.
22 members of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee over the past year.
Han Kuo-yu says failure to countersign leaves democracy “kidney-deficient”; Cho Jung-tai says Speaker Han can prescribe a tonic.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu criticized the Executive Yuan's refusal to countersign, saying it left Taiwan's democracy “kidney-deficient.” Premier Cho Jung-tai responded that the executive and legislative branches should respect each other, and questioned whether, if the innate condition is poor, Speaker Han would have to prescribe a tonic later.
Trump approval edges up to 32%; Democrats lead in midterm election poll.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 路透社/益普索 poll found that U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating edged up to 32%, while Democrats lead Republicans in the congressional midterm election race, with inflation a key concern.
Facts
Approval rating edges up to 32%.
47% of registered voters lean toward supporting Democrats.
36% lean toward supporting Republicans.
53% lean toward supporting Democrats.
44% lean toward supporting Republicans.
73% of voters say the cost of living is heading in the wrong direction.
37% of voters say Democrats are doing a better job.
33% of voters support Republicans.
46% of Democrats say they are “very enthusiastic” about the midterm elections.
The ballot numbers for candidates in the 2026 local elections for Taoyuan mayor have been drawn: 民進黨 candidate Huang Shih-chieh drew 1, while 國民黨 candidate Chang San-cheng drew 2.
Man throws excrement at Taipei District Court; suspected motive is dissatisfaction with judicial outcome.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Chen, dissatisfied with a judicial outcome, threw excrement in the lobby of 台北地院 and 北檢. Police arrested him at the scene and are investigating him for offenses including obstruction of official duties; the incident was also reported to the Environmental Protection Bureau for a fine.
Strong semiconductor demand drives South Korea's stronger-than-expected Q3 economic growth.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Data released by the Bank of Korea showed that strong semiconductor demand helped South Korea's economy grow 1.0% in the third quarter, far exceeding expectations. Exports and equipment investment rose sharply, and the current-account surplus hit a record high.
Facts
Grew 1.0% from the previous quarter.
The forecast of 0.3%.
Exports grew 2.3%.
Equipment investment also surged 4.1%.
South Korea's economy grew 3.4%.
The previous quarter's 3.7%.
Real gross domestic income (GDI) surged 18.8% from a year earlier.
The biggest increase in nearly 49 years.
Up 1.7% from the previous quarter.
The fastest growth in more than 5 years.
The current-account surplus reached US$116.6 billion in the second quarter.
Since comparable records began in 1996.
The full-year current-account surplus is expected to reach US$421.9 billion.
New Taipei mayoral candidates draw ballot numbers: Su Chiao-hui gets 1, Lee Szechuan gets 3.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ballot numbers for New Taipei mayoral candidates have been drawn: 民進黨's Su Chiao-hui drew 1, independent Su Hui-huang drew 2, and 國民黨's Lee Szechuan drew 3.
Taiwanese woman dies at Japan hotel; husband suspected in case and prosecutors secure detention without visitation.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Taiwanese woman surnamed Ching was stabbed to death at a hotel in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Her husband, surnamed Lee, is suspected of a sham marriage, taking out a high-value insurance policy and participating in the killing. He was detained upon returning to Taiwan, and the 台南地檢署 secured approval for his detention without visitation.