Why did the emperor insist on sleeping in the Forbidden City's 「3-ping Yangxin Hall」 despite its 8000 rooms? Six secrets behind the decision—and a very calculating reason
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article explores 六 reasons why the Forbidden City's imperial bedrooms and dragon beds were small, including feng shui and the gathering of energy, symbolism of longevity, the need for warmth, protection against assassins, avoidance of loneliness, and the Qing dynasty's imperial concubine system.
Facts
The Forbidden City has 8704 rooms.
Emperor Yongzheng's dragon bed was about 235 centimeters long and only 130 centimeters wide.
Ancient people believed 「long and thin」 sounded like 「longevity」, and regarded narrow, elongated beds as auspicious symbols.
During the Qing dynasty, imperial concubines were sent back after spending about 兩 double-hours (4 hours) with the emperor.
Experts found in 1973 that the Palace Museum had 980 buildings.
「Bamboo Breeze, Good Market・Double the Seafood」 coupons available starting Oct. 31! Ann Kao invites the public to buy seafood, sample food and visit the market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Hsinchu City Government announced that the 「Bamboo Breeze, Good Market・Double the Seafood」 coupon distribution event was postponed because of a typhoon and will begin on October 31, with the redemption period extended to December 27. The move aims to sustain the popularity of the Zhufeng Fish Market and the Boguang Market, draw visitors from across the country with discounts, and is expected to bring in more than 100,000 visits and generate over 45 million yuan in economic activity, supporting local vendors.
Facts
A total of 45,000 double-value coupons are available, with each person limited to 2 per day per visit.
The coupon redemption period has been extended from the originally scheduled December 13 to December 27.
The Zhufeng Fish Market had attracted more than 1 million visits as of October.
It attracted more than 600,000 visits in just two months after opening and is estimated to have generated more than 30 million yuan in additional economic activity.
The event is expected to draw more than 100,000 visits overall and generate more than 45 million yuan in additional consumer spending.
The raffle features prizes including an iPhone 18 Pro, MacBook Air, Dyson air purifier and Nintendo Switch 2.
Taipei City Councilor Miao Po-ya of the Social Democratic Party, DPP spokesperson Wu Cheng and DPP Taipei City Councilor Lin Liang-chun have long co-hosted the podcast 「No. 507, Section 4, Ren'ai Road」.
Wu Cheng and Lin Liang-chun were unable to attend the event on the evening of the 26th after receiving an 「earnest reminder」 from an elder.
Wu Cheng and Lin Liang-chun worried that attending the event could be mistaken for violating campaign rules.
Miao Po-ya stressed that the show had already recorded 246 episodes and was never a campaign rally.
After discussions among the 三, they decided to put the bigger picture first, and Miao Po-ya recorded the show alone.
Candidates for the 2026 county and city elections drew ballot numbers on the 27th. DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang drew 3, while Chiang Wan-an drew 5.
Robert Tsao likened Shen Po-yang's supporters to worshippers taking part in a Mazu pilgrimage, displaying religious fervor.
Robert Tsao criticized Chiang Wan-an for speaking insincerely, answering a different question from the one asked, talking in circles and being long-winded.
Robert Tsao said Shen Po-yang founded the Taiwan Democracy Lab and Kuma Academy, demonstrating the aspiration and action to save all living beings.
Robert Tsao declared that on 1128, election day, the ocean current would sweep away the wall of hatred built by the Five Tiger Generals.
Israel election: Netanyahu plays the 「fear card」 as top rival is a former IDF chief whose son was killed in Gaza
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Israel is holding a parliamentary election, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in a fierce contest. Eisenkot has drawn attention because his son was killed in Gaza, and polls give him a slight edge over Netanyahu, but neither side has reached the threshold to form a government. Netanyahu is shoring up support by appealing to fear and focusing on security, while also facing corruption trials and international isolation.
Facts
Israel held a parliamentary election on October 27, its first nationwide vote since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack.
The latest polls released by the country's three major television networks projected Eisenkot's bloc would win 52 to 56 seats, while Netanyahu's bloc would take 50.
Netanyahu has served as prime minister for 19 of the past 30 years, making him Israel's longest-serving prime minister.
Eisenkot's son and two nephews were killed in the Gaza Strip in 2024.
Health coins spur vaccination surge! More than 4 million get flu shots, a 「6-year high」
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Centers for Disease Control Director Lo Yi-chun said the health coin policy helped drive publicly funded flu vaccinations to 4.008 million in early October, a 6-year high. Pneumococcal vaccinations surged 2.5 times, indicating the policy effectively encouraged people to get vaccinated.
Facts
From October 1 through October 26, 4.008 million publicly funded flu vaccine doses had been administered, a 6-year high for the same period.
After the health coin policy took effect, a total of 104,000 pneumococcal vaccine doses were administered from October 1 to 26, 3.5 times the figure for the same period in September.
Original新冠疫苗累計接種118萬人次，較去年同期增加3成。
Original65歲以上長者流感疫苗接種人次較去年同期增加9%，新冠疫苗增加32%。
A total of 288,000 self-paid flu vaccine doses were administered, up about 70% from the same period last year.
Takashi Sorimachi brings French golf style to life with flair as LANVIN SPORT opens its first counter at 復興SOGO, expanding from the course to urban style
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
LANVIN SPORT has opened its first Taiwan counter on the seventh floor of Taipei's 復興SOGO and named Japanese actor Takashi Sorimachi its 2026 fall/winter brand ambassador. The brand combines French elegance with golf functionality and is launching new products in step with the Japanese market, broadening its urban styling.
Facts
LANVIN SPORT has opened its first Taiwan counter on the seventh floor of Taipei's 復興SOGO.
Japanese actor Takashi Sorimachi is LANVIN SPORT's 2026 fall/winter brand ambassador.
The theme of the LANVIN SPORT 2026 fall/winter collection is 「L’ÉLÉGANCE DU PRESQUE」.
The product range at the Taiwan counter is launching in step with the Japanese market.
LANVIN SPORT draws on the design aesthetic of the French fashion house, combining elegant silhouettes with the comfort and functionality of golf apparel.
Taiwan stocks' dream of 50,000 points dashed? Juan Mu-hua reveals the harsh truth behind institutions 「selling on good news」: this retail-investor move is most likely to lose money
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Financial commentator Juan Mu-hua said on the program 「After Work, at Your Place」 that Taiwan stocks opened higher and then fell amid caution among short-term investors. He warned that institutional investors tend to 「buy on expectations and sell on good news」, and retail investors who chase stocks only after strong earnings reports risk getting trapped, so they should carefully assess what the market has already priced in.
Facts
Taiwan stocks rose as high as 46585.45 points at the open today, gaining 544.02 points, but briefly fell below 46K during the session.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 3% in the previous trading session and narrowly held above its 200-day moving average.
Juan Mu-hua said institutional investors often build positions before the market has fully priced in good news, then take profits after it materializes.
Retail investors tend to chase stocks only after impressive earnings reports or heated market discussion, leaving them at risk of being trapped in the short term.
The 200-day moving average is considered an important technical indicator for gauging medium- and long-term market trends.
Where did the thousands of palace maids and eunuchs go after the Qing dynasty fell? Many switched to these jobs—their brutal fate is hard to imagine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines the circumstances and varied fates of palace maids and eunuchs after the fall of the Qing dynasty, when they lost the imperial family's protection, and analyzes how their savings, skills and social environment shaped their different paths.
Facts
On February 12, 1912, Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, officially abdicated, ending more than 兩千 years of imperial rule.
Under the Terms of Favorable Treatment for the Qing Imperial Family, Puyi was allowed to continue living temporarily in the Forbidden City after his abdication and retain some royal privileges.
In 1923, Puyi dismissed eunuchs on a large scale, while palace maids gradually left the palace as well.
After Feng Yuxiang launched the Beijing Coup in 1924, Puyi was forced to leave the Forbidden City.
Some palace maids who left the palace were reportedly given about 100 silver dollars as a relocation allowance.
The Haidian area of Beijing was once home to temples and organizations connected with providing for retired eunuchs.
The lives of palace maids and eunuchs after the end of the Qing dynasty were not all tragic: some married, made a living with their skills, or used their savings to enjoy a comfortable old age.
The 3 happiest zodiac pairings after marriage! Their personalities are worlds apart but complement each other perfectly; the 1st pairing grows stronger through the ups and downs of love
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A report by mainland Chinese outlet 《搜狐網》 says that the three pairings of Snake and Horse, Tiger and Rabbit, and Rat and Ox complement each other’s personalities. They can draw on each other’s strengths in marriage, making family life harmonious and their relationship stable.
Facts
The article says that three zodiac pairings are considered especially complementary: Snake and Horse, Tiger and Rabbit, and Rat and Ox.
People born in the Year of the Snake are perceptive and reserved, and tend to observe and think things through first; those born in the Year of the Horse are outgoing and passionate, enjoy freedom and challenges, and act quickly.
People born in the Year of the Tiger are confident and decisive, while those born in the Year of the Rabbit are gentle, perceptive, and cautious; they make a pairing of strength and softness.
People born in the Year of the Rat are quick-witted and observant, while those born in the Year of the Ox are grounded and steady, and value principles and commitments.
The source cited an article from mainland Chinese outlet 《搜狐網》 titled “Zodiac Compatibility Revealed: These Three Pairings Complement Each Other and Have the Happiest Marriages.”
Autumn’s biggest festival, “2026 Rock in Taichung,” set for 10/31-11/1; first-time partnership with Korea’s GCA
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung City Government held a press conference for the “2026 Rock in Taichung” music festival, announcing details of the event running from late October to early November. Now in its 19th year, the festival is partnering with Korea’s GCA for the first time and will continue its exchange with Japan’s 富士搖滾音樂祭. It expects 50 bands to perform.
Facts
The “2026 Rock in Taichung” music festival will be held from October 31 to November 1.
The event’s 19th edition will feature 50 bands from Taiwan and abroad.
The event is partnering for the first time with the 韓國京畿內容振興院 (GCA).
Korean indie bands Confined White and CATCH THE YOUNG have been invited to perform.
The event venues are Wenxin Forest Park and Fulfillment Amphitheater.
Information about the event was announced at a press conference attended by Information Bureau Director Luan Chih-yi and Deputy Mayor Cheng Chao-hsin.
The event will continue to deepen its partnership with Japan’s 富士搖滾音樂祭, inviting emerging bands from its ROOKIE A GO-GO stage.
Hermès’ “house bag” turned into a square-cracker gift box? 阿里山賓館’s Year of the Goat lucky bag draws attention as Lunar New Year stays go on sale at 8折
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
阿里山賓館 has launched its 2027 Lunar New Year accommodation package for the Year of the Goat, offering an early-bird rate of 8折 and a festive lucky bag containing house-shaped square crackers, combining high-mountain travel with creative cultural gifts to attract visitors.
Facts
阿里山賓館 has launched its “洋洋得億．咩力四射” Lunar New Year accommodation package, with bookings for the holiday period open from today.
Book a designated room type before November 20 this year to receive the early-bird rate of 8折.
The 2027 Lunar New Year accommodation package applies to stays from February 4 to February 9.
According to a survey by the 交通部觀光署, the proportion of travelers choosing mountain climbing, hiking, and outdoor nature activities rose to 19.04%.
阿里山賓館 said the number of international visitors grew by about 15% this year.
The house-shaped square-cracker gift box comes with an LED light that illuminates the building’s outline at night.
New Taipei mayoral candidate proposes “1 husband, 2 wives; 1 wife, 2 husbands”; Su Hui-huang unveils stunning platform to boost birthrate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Independent New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Hui-huang proposed “1 husband, 2 wives; 1 wife, 2 husbands” after the candidate-number draw on the 27th, saying it would address the declining birthrate. He stressed that only unmarried people could join and pledged to push for legalization in New Taipei City.
Facts
The New Taipei City Election Commission held a candidate-number draw for mayoral and city council candidates on the 27th.
Independent New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Hui-huang drew number 2.
Su Hui-huang said his platform was “1 husband, 2 wives; 1 wife, 2 husbands.” He said Taiwan’s declining birthrate was severe and hoped the proposal could revive the country’s currently low birthrate.
Su Hui-huang stressed that the 2nd wife or husband must be unmarried, not someone who is already married.
Su Hui-huang said that if the central government disagreed, there were so many legislators from New Taipei City that he would keep working on it.
South Korea’s wage divide remains stark! Tech-sector bonuses swell ranks of high earners, but 10% make less than 2.5万 a month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In the first half of 2026, the proportion of South Korean employees earning more than 300万 won per month topped half for the first time, setting a record for high earners, while low-wage workers still accounted for 10%, underscoring the severe wage divide.
Facts
South Korea had 2237.3万 employees in the first half of 2026, down 4.3万 from the same period last year.
The proportion of employees earning more than 300万 won per month exceeded 50% for the first time, reaching 51.9%.
The proportion of high-wage workers earning at least 500万 won per month hit a record high since 2013.
The share of workers earning less than 100万 won per month rose to 9.8%.
Employment in non-residential welfare facilities increased by 15.5万 year on year, reaching 184.3万.
High earners making at least 500万 won per month accounted for 40.5% of workers in the finance and insurance industry.
The agricultural workforce fell by 8.2万.
Just 5.8% of workers in health care and social welfare services earned at least 500万 won per month.
Kaohsiung education spans from harbor city to mountain town, as 4 schools showcase achievements in bilingual learning, sustainability, and XR technology
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On October 5, the Kaohsiung City Education Bureau visited 4 schools to showcase achievements in bilingual learning, sustainability, and XR technology, strengthening international links and teaching rooted in local characteristics.
Facts
The Kaohsiung City Government Education Bureau held a “One-Day Media Visit to Promote Urban Education Development” on October 5.
As of September 115, Kaohsiung had 324 international partner-school instances, including 71 with schools in Europe, the Americas, New Zealand, and Australia.
The 115-year preliminary overseas travel plan was approved for 1,146萬元 to support schools’ in-person exchanges with sister schools overseas.
D樹 Elementary School’s achievements earned it the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ gold award in the “114年 Energy Education Benchmark Award,” making it one of 4 gold-award schools nationwide.
In 2024, Qishan Elementary School established the “Kaohsiung City XR Digital Collaborative Learning Center,” with technical support from National University of Kaohsiung.
Is the “洋流” advantage fading? DPP new media chief admits Chiang Wan-an’s online buzz has nearly caught up with Shen Po-yang; impossible to take lightly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
DPP New Media Center Director Ruan Jun-da said Chiang Wan-an’s online buzz had caught up with Shen Po-yang, prompting a shift in strategy toward a more sentimental approach. Shen still led in online buzz, but negative coverage had declined, while Su Chiao-hui had the highest share of positive coverage.
Facts
DPP New Media Center Director Ruan Jun-da said Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang were now almost tied in total online buzz.
Chiang Wan-an’s recent strategy has shifted from sparring over drug and death penalty issues to emphasizing kindness, integrity, and hard work.
Shen Po-yang still had the highest combined online buzz across platforms over the past week, while the proportion of negative articles fell from the previous 2 weeks.
Su Chiao-hui continued to have the highest share of positive articles and the lowest share of negative articles among the 4 candidates in Taipei and New Taipei.
Ruan Jun-da said the data came from cross-platform online-buzz figures tracked by QSearch.
Memory stocks roar back! 南亞科(2408) gains 6.5%, 華邦電(2344) rises 5.5%; institutions cite “3 major reasons” for profit surge next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Memory stocks rebounded strongly on the 27th, with 南亞科 and 華邦電 shares gaining 6.52% and 5.5%, respectively. Institutions expect profits to grow sharply next year, while foreign investors actively bought back related stocks.
Facts
南亞科（2408） closed at NT$441, up 6.52%, after hitting NT$449 intraday
華邦電（2344） closed at NT$163, up NT$8.5 or 5.5%, after reaching an intraday high of NT$164
Institutions forecast 南亞科’s 2027 EPS could reach NT$128.01.
華邦電’s median 2026 EPS estimate was raised from NT$25.37 to NT$25.84.
Three major international manufacturers are gradually exiting the DDR4 market, and memory supplies are expected to remain tight for the next 2 years.
North Korea writes to UN Security Council, accuses South Korea of “fabricating” landmine incident and warns of possible self-defense action
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
North Korea wrote to the UN Security Council over the Sept. 21 landmine incident in the DMZ, denying responsibility and accusing South Korea of fabricating the facts. It also rejected South Korea’s proposal for military talks, further escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Facts
North Korea’s permanent representative to the UN wrote to the UN Security Council on Oct. 25, accusing South Korea of fabricating the landmine incident.
A landmine exploded in the Korean Demilitarized Zone on Sept. 21, injuring 3 South Korean soldiers.
A South Korean military investigation determined that 4 landmines were found at the scene and presumed they had been planted by North Korea.
North Korea warned that actions violating its national sovereignty could trigger self-defense measures.
Kim Yo Jong denounced South Korea’s proposal for bilateral talks as “the grand finale of a farce.”
South Korea’s Unification Ministry said North Korea’s letter to the Security Council was a “countermeasure” in response to South Korea’s letter to the UN.
The US-led United Nations Command said North Korea’s placement of landmines violated the 1953 Armistice Agreement.
Eight major state-owned financial institutions go on a buying spree, snapping up 13,000 shares of 友達 and nearly 5,000 of 富喬, while 力積電 is dumped for more than 10,000 shares; Taiwan stocks open higher, then retreat and narrowly avoid turning negative
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei stocks opened higher and then retreated today, driven by international markets, but eked out a gain at the close. Eight major state-owned financial institutions bought more than 13,000 shares of 友達 and sold more than 10,000 shares of 力積電. The three major institutional investors posted combined net purchases of NT$3.143 billion; investment trusts continued to add to their holdings, while foreign investors extended their net selling.
Facts
Eight major state-owned financial institutions bought 13,474 shares of 友達 today, the most of any stock.
力積電 was sold by eight major state-owned financial institutions for 10,623 shares today, the largest net sale of any stock.
Investment trusts added NT$23.645 billion today and have been net buyers for 11 consecutive trading days.
Foreign investors sold NT$8.103 billion today, extending their net selling to 2 consecutive trading days.
Trading volume in Taiwan stocks reached NT$976.547 billion today, nearing the NT$1 trillion mark.
富喬 was bought by eight major state-owned financial institutions for 4,938 shares today, ranking second.
Three DPP heavyweights in Kaohsiung’s Sanmin District draw ballot numbers: Kang Yu-cheng gets 8 and seeks an eighth consecutive term, Ho Chuan-feng gets 1, and Cheng Meng-ju gets 9; they join forces for a campaign motorcade, aiming to win all three seats
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Incumbent Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung City Councilors Kang Yu-cheng, Ho Chuan-feng and Cheng Meng-ju in Sanmin District drew their ballot numbers for the 2026 election: 8, 1 and 9, respectively. The three are campaigning together, aiming to retain all three seats and secure a majority in the council.
Facts
Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng drew ballot number 8 in the Sanmin District city council election.
City Councilor Ho Chuan-feng drew ballot number 1 in the Sanmin District city council election.
City Councilor Cheng Meng-ju drew ballot number 9 in the Sanmin District city council election.
The three candidates joined forces for a campaign motorcade and street canvassing immediately after drawing their numbers on the 27th.
The three candidates registered jointly on Sept. 2.
The 2026 local elections will be held on Nov. 28.
The three candidates have designated Nov. 1 as an important date for the launch rally of their joint campaign headquarters.
Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei’s 《逐玉》 loses out! The champion of Netflix’s top 8 highest-rated Chinese dramas of 2026 is 《成何體統》, rated above 《早春晴朗》 and 《無可替代》
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article ranks 8 Chinese-language Netflix dramas that premiered in 2026, based on their Douban ratings in late October 2026. 《成何體統》 tops the list with a rating of 7.3, followed by 《黑夜告白》 at 7.0, while 《逐玉》 at 6.4 and 《無可替代》 at 6.1 received lower ratings.
Facts
Original2026年Netflix高分陸劇TOP8冠軍是《成何體統》，評分為7.3分。
《黑夜告白》, starring Pan Yueming and Wang Hedi, ranks second with a score of 7.0.
《逐玉》, starring Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei, has a rating of just 6.4.
《無可替代》, starring Zhao Jinmai and Wei Daxun, has a rating of 6.1 and opened at that score on Oct. 23, 2026.
Song Weilong and Zhang Jingyi’s “Wild Dog Bones” and Bai Lu and Wang Xingyue’s “A Tang Dynasty Case: The Blue Mist Sings” both received 6.8 points.
Why are towels given out at funerals? Can you take one home and use it, or should you throw it away? The custom has an important meaning, but most people misunderstand it.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines the Taiwanese custom of giving out towels at funerals, noting that it originated as a return gift known as “答紙” to thank friends and relatives. It also explains the towels’ practical and symbolic significance and offers several suggestions for what to do with them.
Facts
Giving out towels at funerals originated in the traditional “答紙” custom of return gifts and is mainly intended to thank friends and relatives for paying their respects.
A study published in the National Taiwan Normal University’s Journal of Chinese Studies supports the tradition of giving towels as return gifts.
The New Taipei City Government’s Public Guide to Life and Funeral Services lists towels and handkerchiefs as return gifts that can be prepared before the funeral procession.
In early agricultural society, transportation was inconvenient and toilet paper was not widely available, so towels were used by guests to wipe away sweat and tears.
In the past, some regions gave foods such as rice cakes, steamed buns and turtle-shaped pastries as funeral return gifts.
Research compiled by the National Central Library shows that funeral return gifts have evolved as lifestyles have changed.
There is no uniform rule across Taiwan for disposing of funeral towels; they can be washed and used normally.
Blind pianist Chen Chun-hao from Tainan University of Technology goes viral playing at Tainan Station, “drawing a comment from Tsai Ing-wen”; President Hsu Ho-chieh also likes the post
Chen Chun-hao is a student in the popular music department at Tainan University of Technology and received the 2020 Presidential Education Award.
Visually impaired student Lü Yue-jun won the grand championship in the first “Super New Generation” competition on Sanlih’s “Super Star Avenue.”
Lan Yu-feng of the Department of Beauty and Styling Design won gold in the youth division of the national skills competition’s beauty category and placed fifth in a body-painting competition in France.
“Embroidered Light,” a work by the Department of Visual Communication Design team that combines embroidery, picture books and NFC interactive technology, was recognized in the illustration category of the 2026 Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design.
Taiwanese woman Jing Yun-rong was killed while traveling in Japan. Prosecutors indicted her husband, surnamed Li, on suspicion of joint murder and attempted fraud; Yang, who was in the same tour group, was arrested for allegedly violating Japan’s Firearm and Sword Possession Control Law.
Yang, 27, who was in the same tour group, was arrested on suspicion of violating Japan’s Firearm and Sword Possession Control Law. A bloodstained kitchen knife with a blade about 12 centimeters long was found in the room where the crime took place.
Jing Yun-rong and Li met in May 2026 after applying for part-time work through the social media platform Threads, registered their marriage in July, and neither lived together nor held a wedding banquet after marrying.
Li bought travel insurance totaling NT$30 million for Jing (NT$10 million and NT$20 million). Before her death, Jing had worried when her husband asked her to sign promissory notes totaling NT$14.75 million and film a video as collateral.
Was the Lake Kawaguchi murder case driven by “coaching tactics”? Lawyer predicts killer’s fate: worse than the death penalty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese woman Jing Yun-rong died in the Lake Kawaguchi murder case in Japan. Yang Min-han, who was in the same tour group, was arrested, while her husband, surnamed Li, faces a detention request over suspected insurance fraud. A lawyer analyzed how Li allegedly coached Yang with claims of a lighter sentence and predicted that both would face severe punishment and bleak old age.
Facts
A 38-year-old Taiwanese woman, Jing Yun-rong, was found dead at a hotel while traveling at Lake Kawaguchi in Japan.
Japanese police arrested Yang Min-han, 27, who was in the same tour group, on suspicion of carrying out the attack.
Jing’s husband, surnamed Li, is suspected of entering a sham marriage and taking out a high-value insurance policy on her. He was detained when entering Japan from abroad.
The Tainan prosecutors’ request to detain Li was approved after questioning.
The influencer lawyer known as “Lawyer Yang” bluntly said Yang would be a white-haired old woman with not a single friend or relative when released from prison, adding that earthly retribution is better than the death penalty.
Li will be tried under Taiwanese law in Taiwan and will very likely be sentenced to life in prison.
Who is leading the race between Lai Jui-lung and Ko Chih-en? She draws criticism for saying “What do you mean, cursing the KMT?” and scolding voters; she responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ko Chih-en, the KMT’s Kaohsiung mayoral candidate, sparked controversy by talking back to a DPP voter. DPP candidate Lai Jui-lung and Huang Jie criticized her as arrogant, while Ko said she was simply recounting the exchange and overseeing city government.
Facts
With 1 month to go before the 2026 county and city mayoral elections，Ko Chih-en discussed her vote-soliciting experiences at a temple-front concert at Xiande Temple in Qianzhen District，then retorted after a voter shouted at her，asking，“What exactly do you mean by cursing the Kuomintang？”
Lai Jui-lung，the Democratic Progressive Party’s Kaohsiung mayoral candidate，criticized Ko Chih-en，saying she should humbly accept feedback from residents rather than criticize or berate them。
A TPOC poll simulation showed Lai Jui-lung leading Ko Chih-en with 45.2%。
Ko Chih-en invested NT$8.1 billion in improvements to Qianzhen Fishing Port，but problems with traffic flow and drainage remain。
Huang Jie，chair of the Democratic Progressive Party’s Kaohsiung City chapter，criticized Ko Chih-en for displaying her arrogant nature。
Liang Yu-ci draws ballot No. 2 and appears wearing a goose-head costume！Chung Chia-pin joins her campaign motorcade street sweep：Let us do the work，everyone come have goose fun
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Liang Yu-ci，the Democratic Progressive Party’s Pingtung City mayoral candidate，completed the ballot-number drawing for the 2026 nine-in-one elections on the 27th and drew the lucky No. 2。She appeared in a friendly goose-head costume and used the slogan，“Let us do the work，everyone come have goose fun。”She then campaigned for votes in a street sweep accompanied by legislator Chung Chia-pin，emphasizing her ten years of political experience and ability to deliver city services。
Facts
The ballot-number drawing for candidates for Pingtung City mayor in the 2026 nine-in-one elections was postponed until the 27th because of a typhoon。
Liang Yu-ci，the Democratic Progressive Party’s Pingtung City mayoral candidate，drew No. 2 and appeared wearing a goose-head costume。
Liang Yu-ci’s campaign slogan is，“Let us do the work，everyone come have goose fun。”
Legislator Chung Chia-pin publicly voiced his support for and endorsed Liang Yu-ci。
Liang Yu-ci emphasized that she has ten years of political experience。
Taichung City Legal Affairs Bureau touts 8 years of innovative，convenient services；Lu Hsiu-yen praises first-of-its-kind consumer alerts and victim support mechanisms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At a city administration meeting on the 27th，the Taichung City Government’s Legal Affairs Bureau reported on its innovative，convenient services over nearly 8 years。Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen praised its first-of-its-kind consumer alert and victim support mechanisms for strengthening protections for residents’ rights。
Facts
At a city administration meeting on the 27th，the Taichung City Government’s Legal Affairs Bureau presented a special report titled “Law for the People：Eight Years of Innovation and Convenient Services。”
The Legal Affairs Bureau was the first in the nation to establish a consumer alert mechanism，proactively disclosing information on disputes involving unscrupulous businesses。
The Legal Affairs Bureau was the first among the six special municipalities to establish a contact platform to support victims of major social incidents。
The mediation success rate at Taichung City’s district offices has long ranked among the nation’s highest。
The director of the Legal Affairs Bureau is Lee Shan-chih。
Little S and Tsai Kang-yung have both won！A look back at Golden Bell variety show hosts through the years：Shen Yu-lin triumphs over cancer to claim his crown，while one duo once “presented the award to themselves” in a bizarre moment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Shen Yu-lin and Melody Yin Yueh won the Best Host in a Variety Program award at the 61st Golden Bell Awards in 2026 for “11點熱吵店。”The article looks back at past winners，including well-known hosts such as Little S，Wu Tsung-hsien and Tsai Kang-yung，and their memorable moments。
Facts
Shen Yu-lin and Melody Yin Yueh won the Best Host in a Variety Program award at the 61st Golden Bell Awards in 2026 for “11點熱吵店。”
Shen Yu-lin received treatment for a serious illness in 2025，making this award especially meaningful to him。
Little S and Patrick Liu Po-cheng won the Best Host in a Variety Program award at the 60th Golden Bell Awards in 2025 for “小姐不熙娣。”
Wu Tsung-hsien，Chen Han-tien and Lulu Huang Lu Tzu-yin won the Best Host in a Variety Program award at the 58th Golden Bell Awards in 2023 for “綜藝大熱門。”
Overcoming adversity to win medals！A high school sophomore and a veteran with hearing loss take on the national skills competition for people with disabilities and earn a ticket to Finland
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Competitors from the Northern Taiwan Branch of the Workforce Development Agency，Ministry of Labor，won silver and bronze medals at the 19th National Skills Competition for Persons with Disabilities and qualified to compete in Finland。High school sophomore Hsiao-hui and veteran competitor A-wen，who has hearing loss，showcased their expertise in design and layout，respectively，laying the groundwork for their careers。
Facts
Results were announced for the 19th National Skills Competition for Persons with Disabilities and the national team selection competition for the 11th International Abilympics。Trainees from the Northern Taiwan Branch of the Workforce Development Agency，Ministry of Labor，won silver and bronze medals in the “Poster Design” and “Editorial Layout” categories，respectively。
The medalists qualified to represent Taiwan at the International Abilympics in Finland。
Hsiao-hui，a high school sophomore，won the silver medal in “Poster Design” and plans to pursue a career in visual communication design。
A-wen，a veteran competitor with hearing loss，won the bronze medal in “Editorial Layout” and previously stood out by earning multiple professional certificates。
The competition drew 329 professional competitors across 25 skill categories。
The National Skills Competition for Persons with Disabilities is held every 2 years。
This year’s competition was held at Chuang Ching Senior High School in New Taipei City。
Community women become actors with the Youyu Theater Troupe and visit Heti Elementary School to promote positive anti-bullying values and build a friendly campus with love
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung’s Heti Elementary School invited the “Youyu Theater Troupe” to stage an anti-bullying awareness performance。The troupe is made up of community women and aims to promote the idea of a friendly campus through theater。
Facts
The Youyu Theater Troupe was established through the joint efforts of Sun Feng-yin，an associate professor at the former Center for General Education at Kao Yuan University of Science and Technology，and Yao Lan-hsiang，chair of 高雄市新展全人關懷協會。
The Youyu Theater Troupe visited Kaohsiung’s Heti Elementary School to stage an anti-bullying and friendly-campus awareness performance for about 750 teachers and students。
The script for the performance was adapted by retired Zuoying Elementary School principal Ou Jiao-hui from the picture book “學校來了一隻大狐狸。”
All the Youyu Theater Troupe’s actors were community women with no prior acting experience，and rehearsals lasted three months。
Heti Elementary School principal Tu Chang-lin helped teacher Sun Feng-yin lead ten school story mothers in establishing the “婆婆媽媽劇團” in the 95th year of the Republic of China。
Yao Lan-hsiang not only helped invite community women to join but also took the leading role herself。
Strengthening legal literacy：County government invites public and private organizations to labor standards law workshop
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Nantou County Government held a labor standards law workshop on the 22nd，with Deputy County Magistrate Wang Jui-te delivering remarks on behalf of the county magistrate。The workshop aimed to deepen labor-law literacy among government agencies and businesses。By examining the Minimum Wage Act and trends in amendments to the Labor Standards Act，it helped more than a hundred public- and private-sector participants understand practical requirements and promote labor-management harmony。
Facts
Nantou County Government held the “115年度 Labor Standards Law Workshop” on the morning of the 22nd in the International Conference Hall on the 7th floor of the county government building。
Deputy County Magistrate Wang Jui-te attended and delivered remarks on behalf of County Magistrate Hsu，stressing that a sound labor environment is the foundation of Nantou’s industrial prosperity and businesses’ sustainable development。
The workshop took an in-depth look at the latest trends in amendments to the Labor Standards Act and the newly implemented Minimum Wage Act。
Lin Min-yen，a senior labor inspector with the Social Affairs and Labor Bureau，served as the instructor and explained practical matters including the nature of employment contracts in the public and private sectors and the distinction between fixed-term and open-ended contracts。
More than a hundred people attended，including staff from county government agencies at all levels，as well as employers and human resources managers from local businesses。
Nantou County promotes integrated medical and long-term care services in remote areas；Guoxing Township opens its first publicly owned Meilin Community Innovative Integrated Long-Term Care Service Center
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Guoxing Township’s first publicly owned long-term care facility，the “Meilin Community Innovative Integrated Long-Term Care Service Center，” opened on the 27th at a total cost of more than NT$62,290,000。It integrates community-based，daytime and home-based long-term care with medical services，meeting the goal of “one day-care center per junior high school district” and promoting integrated medical and long-term care services in remote areas。
Facts
Guoxing Township’s first publicly owned long-term care facility，the “Meilin Community Innovative Integrated Long-Term Care Service Center，” opened on the 27th。
The facility cost NT$62,297,100 in total。
The facility integrates community care，day care，home-based long-term care and primary medical services。
People aged 65 and older make up more than 26% of Guoxing Township’s population，and its aging index stands at 472.88。
The facility is a 2-story building with a total floor area of 998.86 square meters。
Original衛福部補助金額為4,279萬2,000元。
The facility’s second floor is planned as a day-care center serving older adults with dementia or disabilities。
Typhoon Kajiki causes agricultural losses；Changhua County Government urges farmers to apply promptly through their local township offices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Changhua County Government has announced the eligible categories and deadlines for cash assistance for agricultural losses caused by Typhoon Kajiki，and urged farmers to apply for assistance and low-interest loans through their local township offices by Nov. 9。
Facts
Changhua County Government reminded farmers to apply through their local township offices from now through Nov. 9。
The Ministry of Agriculture announced that damage to certain crops in Changhua County caused by Typhoon Kajiki qualifies for cash assistance under the agricultural natural disaster relief program。
Farmers whose losses in an eligible category reach at least 20% may apply for cash assistance through the township office where the land is located。
Farmers who meet the requirements should promptly submit the relevant documents to the township office where their land is located from Oct. 27 (Tuesday) through Nov. 9 (Monday) in 115年。
Farmers seeking low-interest agricultural natural disaster loans must apply to their local farmers' association within 15 days of the day after their disaster certification is issued.
Former minister without portfolio Zhang Jingsen questioned whether Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is lagging behind his predecessor, Ko Wen-je, in starting construction on public housing, and flagged an unusual surge in the number of units started in the 4th year. He accused the city government of possibly conflating projected figures with units already under construction and called for the detailed figures to be made public to set the record straight.
Facts
Zhang Jingsen said that during Chiang Wan-an's first 3 years, an average of 327 public housing units began construction annually, just 31% of Ko Wen-je's annual average of 1,053 units.
The Taipei City Government said a total of 2,504 public housing units would begin construction within Chiang Wan-an's 4-year term.
Zhang Jingsen calculated that even using the new figure of 2,504 units over 4 years, Chiang Wan-an's annual average for starting construction was still just 59% of Ko Wen-je's.
The number of public housing units started in the 4th year exceeded the total for the previous 3 years by 1,522, an increase equal to 1.55 times the total for those 3 years.
A total of 7,645 public housing units were completed during Chiang Wan-an's term, more than the 5,807 completed during Ko Wen-je's term.
Are Samsung Employees a Hit on Dating Apps? Korean Workplace Dating App Says More Photos and a Better Bio Are More Attractive Than Huge Bonuses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Blind, a Korean anonymous workplace community, launched the dating app “Bleet” and analyzed data from 300,000 users in the first three quarters of 2026. The findings show that Samsung employees' popularity depends on how complete their profiles are, not on salary or bonuses. Sunday evenings are the peak time for matches, and the data also showed gender differences in behavior.
Facts
Original上傳6張個人照的三星電子男性員工，每人平均獲得的配對關注度是僅上傳1張照片的7倍。
Male Samsung employees who wrote bios of more than 200 Korean characters received about 6 times as much attention as those who left their bios blank.
10 p.m. on Sunday is the peak time for matches on Bleet, with successful matches reaching 2 times the daily average.
Female users accepted 67% of friend requests, while male users accepted only 50%.
Sending a request after viewing the other person's community posts or daily Stories resulted in a match success rate of more than 3 times that for requests sent using a standard profile.
Beijing Watch》China Says It Has Prepared More Than 30 Ideas for a “One Country, Two Systems” Taiwan Plan! The Unification Narrative Moves From Political Declaration to Institutional Design—Why Is Taiwan Still Unconvinced?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Wang Weixing, vice president of China's National Society of Taiwan Studies, announced at a seminar in Suzhou that mainland China had drawn up more than 30 ideas for a “One Country, Two Systems” Taiwan plan, covering 11 policy areas. Beijing is trying to bolster its peaceful unification narrative through institutional design, but analysts say the lack of substantive dialogue makes it difficult for Taiwan's society to accept.
Facts
Wang Weixing, vice president of China's National Society of Taiwan Studies, said at the 11th Nanjing University Academic Symposium on Cross-Strait Relations that mainland China had developed more than 30 specific policy ideas across 11 areas.
Wang Weixing argued that “One Country, Two Systems” is the only optimal solution that balances legal justice, practical feasibility and broad public benefit.
Wang Weixing reiterated that the Taiwan issue is completely different from Hong Kong and Macau in nature and background, and that their models would never simply be copied.
Wang Weixing holds the rank of major general and previously served as director of the Taiwan Strait Military Research Center at the Chinese Academy of Military Science.
The 11 areas currently being studied by mainland China include the path to unification, institutional arrangements for Taiwan, governance structures, and fiscal and judicial powers.
Female Student Drafts Chiang Wan-an's Ballot Number and Is Attacked Online; Fan Page Lists “Greenbird” Controversies, Says Shen Po-yang Would Have Them to Thank for an Election Loss
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an had Yakira, a 20-year-old female student, draw his ballot number, and she drew 5. After Yakira appeared nervous in an interview, online users mocked her, saying she seemed North Korean. The fan page “Politician爽” sharply criticized the behavior as Greenbird-style bullying and warned that online troll activity could lead to Shen Po-yang's election defeat.
Facts
On the 27th, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an invited Yakira, a 20-year-old female student, to draw his election ballot number. She drew 5.
After footage of Yakira's interview surfaced, some online users criticized her for sounding as if she were “reading from a script” and for giving them a “North Korean vibe.”
The fan page “Politician爽” posted that Greenbirds were like Red Guards during the Cultural Revolution, and that attacking a 20-year-old female student was an abnormal election culture.
Politician爽 predicted that if Shen Po-yang loses the election, the chaos caused by political auxiliaries, online trolls and Greenbirds will absolutely have played a major role.
Yakira revealed that when she was in high school, she took part in Chiang Wan-an's “Say Goodnight” event on Instagram and received a phone call.
Rakuten樂天旅遊's global travel gross transaction value (GTV) rose about 78.5% year over year, while room bookings in Japan by travelers from Taiwan grew 153%.
Internal data showed that as much as 67% of booking transaction value went to destinations outside the main tourist routes, including second- and third-tier cities and local hidden gems.
The average total budget for a trip to Japan by a traveler from Taiwan exceeded 四萬元 Taiwan dollars, with accommodation accounting for nearly half of the total travel costs.
Travel to Japan from Taiwan is trending toward smaller groups: bookings for two-person trips accounted for more than half (52%), while solo travel grew to 16%.
Is Shen Po-yang's Proposal to Reconnect Civic Boulevard “Political Suicide”? Writer Identifies the Core Problem: It's Like Making an Enemy of Voters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Writer Drifting Island criticized Shen Po-yang's proposal to reconnect Civic Boulevard, saying it failed to address the core issue: the elevated road mainly creates problems for the cityscape and environment. Because demolishing it could cause traffic congestion, the proposal is seen as political suicide, and politicians tend to avoid the issue.
Facts
Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate, recently proposed a “north-south reconnection” plan for Civic Boulevard, drawing criticism from the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party.
Writer Drifting Island said the real issues worth discussing about elevated roads are not the use of space beneath them, but the damage to the cityscape and the noise and air pollution endured by residents along the route.
Demolishing an elevated bridge could cause traffic congestion, making it nothing short of “political suicide” for politicians and leaving the issue largely ignored.
Drifting Island said ordinary elevated roads do not create physical barriers to traffic, but do create psychological barriers through their impact on the cityscape, psychological pressure, noise and air pollution.
To improve the cityscape, Tokyo has moved roads underground and demolished the elevated Metropolitan Expressway bridge that had obscured Nihonbashi for more than 70 years.
Why Is the Emperor's Bed “So Narrow and Small” Despite His Vast Wealth? Four Secrets Behind It—Its Special Uses Are Hard to Imagine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines why the emperor's bed in Beijing's Forbidden City was so narrow, noting that the bed in Emperor Yongzheng's sleeping quarters measured only about 235x130 centimeters. The reasons involve five secrets: feng shui's emphasis on gathering qi, a homophone associated with longevity, warmth in winter, fire prevention in wooden buildings, and the system for imperial consorts attending the emperor.
Facts
The bed in Qing dynasty Emperor Yongzheng's sleeping quarters was about 235 centimeters long and only 130 centimeters wide.
The narrow design of the emperor's bed is thought to have been related to the feng shui principle of “gathering qi.”
The long, narrow bed was described as “long and slim,” a homophone for “longevity” that gave it an auspicious meaning.
After attending the Qing emperor, consorts had to return to their own quarters and were not allowed to spend the night in the emperor's sleeping quarters.
Most palace buildings in the Forbidden City were made of wood, and reducing the bed's size helped limit the area of combustible material and prevent fires.
Graphic》Why Is Japan, Which Makes Advanced Chips, Asking India for Help? Rapidus Partners With HCLTech to Bolster Design and Talent | Semiconductor Explained in One Graphic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Rapidus and HCLTech have opened a development center in India to bolster chip design engineering and talent development, accelerating the development of a 2-nanometer process ecosystem.
Facts
Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus announced on Oct. 26 that it was partnering with Indian technology services provider HCLTech.
HCLTech's two development centers in Bangalore and Hubballi officially began operations that day.
The Indian team will support chip design engineering, including PDK development, photomask design and circuit layout.
Rapidus President Atsuyoshi Koike said the partnership would establish a dedicated development structure to bolster the company's operations in Japan.
On Oct. 5, Rapidus announced the establishment of the “Rapidus CORE” partnership framework, with 17 design-related companies included in the first group.
Rapidus is developing a PDK for the 2-nanometer process at its Chitose plant.
Rapidus has enlisted companies including Synopsys, Cadence and Infosys as design partners.
He discovered after 16 years of marriage that his wife was “fake”! Husband takes her to court in anger; both marriage and divorce ruled invalid
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Taoyuan man discovered that his wife had used her younger sister’s identity to marry him 16 years earlier. Although China revoked the registration, a court ruled that both the marriage and divorce were invalid to clarify the legal status of his household registration in Taiwan.
Facts
A man from Taoyuan married a woman surnamed Lo, a Chinese national, in 2006, but his wife registered the marriage using her younger sister’s identity.
The Taoyuan District Court ruled that both the man’s marriage to the impersonated sister and their 2024 divorce by mutual consent were invalid.
The Guiyang Civil Affairs Bureau in China revoked the marriage registration on September 24, 2025.
Citing Article 1049 of Taiwan’s Civil Code, the court said that because the marriage was never validly established, the subsequent divorce registration was also legally invalid.
The man and Ms. Lo filed for divorce by mutual consent at the Taoyuan Household Registration Office on March 25, 2024, but she was still using her younger sister’s identity.
Dilraba Dilmurat and Liu Yifei both lose! The leading lady crowned the mainland drama world’s “stunning beauty” TOP10 champion: A striking beauty with a fabulous figure who steals the show the moment she appears
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Netizens compiled a TOP10 ranking of “stunning beauties” in mainland dramas, with Fan Bingbing taking first place, followed by Guli Nazha and Yang Ying in second and third. Wang Churan was the only post-95 actress on the list; Tian Xiwei was left off because her style did not fit.
Facts
In an online ranking of “stunning beauties” in mainland dramas, Fan Bingbing took the TOP10 crown.
Guli Nazha ranked No. 2 on the stunning beauties list.
Yang Ying, also known as Angelababy, ranked No. 3 on the stunning beauties list.
Liu Yifei ranked No. 4 on the stunning beauties list.
Wang Churan ranked No. 10 on the stunning beauties list, one of the few post-95 top-tier beauties to earn recognition.
Tian Xiwei did not make the TOP10 stunning beauties list.
Gao Yuanyuan ranked No. 5 on the stunning beauties list.
Dilraba Dilmurat ranked No. 6 on the stunning beauties list.
Store water now! Major water outage in 13 cities and counties tomorrow: “No water from early morning until night for the whole family”; check your home’s outage area with one click
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣自來水公司 announced that maintenance work involving water outages will take place in 13 cities and counties across Taiwan on October 28. The outages will cover multiple districts from the north to the south. Some areas of Yunlin County and Pingtung County will be without water for 10 hours, while parts of Changhua County and Tainan City will also face outages spanning two days. Residents are urged to store water in advance.
Facts
台灣自來水公司 announced that some areas in 13 cities and counties across Taiwan will have water outages on October 28.
The water outage in Citong Township, Yunlin County, will last 10 hours.
The entire townships of Jiadong, Fangshan and Shizi in Pingtung County will have water outages for 10 hours.
Original台南市柳營區有跨日停水安排。
Water outages will begin on the evening of October 27 in Beidou Township and other areas of Changhua County.
Water pressure will be reduced in 17 villages in Sanshing Township, Yilan County.
Could US-Iran hostilities flare up again? These two key factors will shape what happens next; foreign media report that the US and Israel have prepared a post-election strike plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The US and Israeli militaries have drawn up plans to resume large-scale strikes on Iran after the elections, targeting energy and nuclear facilities. Israel’s election and the US midterms are key variables. Trump has said he is considering a deal or a solution to the Iran issue, while military deployments are intensifying. Iran has threatened to attack undersea cables, heightening regional tensions.
Facts
The Israel Defense Forces and the US military have drawn up plans to jointly resume strikes on Iran in the coming weeks, almost certainly after the US midterm elections.
The US-Israeli strike plan targets petrochemical facilities vital to Iran’s oil industry, as well as nuclear facilities such as “Pickaxe Mountain.”
The United States is deploying its third carrier strike group, the USS Roosevelt, about 10,000 additional troops and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East by the end of November.
The Likud, led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the centrist Yashar party, led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, each won 22 seats, with neither reaching the 61-seat majority needed to form a government.
The US national average price of gasoline has remained above $4 per gallon since mid-June, while diesel prices are even closer to record highs.
Tehran has drawn up a plan to attack undersea communications cables in the Persian Gulf if US and Israeli strikes resume.
October has become the month with the most severe attacks on ships since the war began in February, with more than 120 attacks so far.
When will pay raises for military personnel, civil servants and teachers, and increases to retirement benefits be paid? Latest government progress revealed: 79.9 billion yuan budget includes “these allowances”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Premier Cho Jung-tai reported the 2027 general budget to the Legislative Yuan, including 235.7 billion yuan for a planned 10,000-yuan cash payment to every resident. He also announced a 4% pay raise next year for serving military personnel, civil servants and teachers, and a 5.89% increase in retirement benefits, at a cost of about 79.9 billion yuan. In response to amendments to military, civil-service and teacher laws passed by the Legislative Yuan in their third reading, the Executive Yuan cited unconstitutionality in seeking a constitutional interpretation and temporarily refrained from allocating funds, sparking political controversy.
Facts
The 2027 central government budget includes 235.7 billion New Taiwan dollars for a planned cash payment of 10,000 yuan to every resident.
Next year, serving military personnel, civil servants and teachers will receive a general 4% pay raise, while their retirement benefits are planned to increase by 5.89%, at a combined cost of about 79.9 billion yuan.
Since 2025, the government has invested a cumulative total of about 99.508 billion yuan in improving the compensation and rights of military personnel, civil servants, police and firefighters.
The Military Personnel Pay Act adds a voluntary-service allowance, stipulating that the monthly allowance for volunteers will rise to 30,000 yuan.
Amendments to the Police Personnel Act raise the income replacement rate for retired police and other personnel, with those who have 36 years of service eligible for a maximum rate of 80%.
Is a 20,000-yuan cash payment still possible? Cho Jung-tai sets out “one prerequisite”: Cash handouts could be discussed again
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Premier Cho Jung-tai opposed the opposition’s proposal for a 20,000-yuan cash payment during the Legislative Yuan’s review of the 116th-year general budget, saying it would require borrowing and could add to the fiscal burden. He stressed that policy should be implemented without borrowing, and that cash payments could be discussed again only if the economy performs exceptionally well.
Facts
Premier Cho Jung-tai said that insisting on a 20,000-yuan cash payment would require borrowing, adding that what he feared more was “the fear of borrowing money.”
The revenue and expenditure in the 116th-year central government general budget total 3.9266 trillion yuan, and the plan calls for no borrowing.
Cho Jung-tai said cash payments could be discussed again only if economic growth is higher and the economy is doing better next year.
DPP legislator Wu Szu-yao said Taipei City has accumulated a surplus of 57.7 billion New Taiwan dollars, enough to make a 20,000-yuan cash payment without borrowing.
Cho Jung-tai criticized the Legislative Yuan for repeatedly and enthusiastically violating the Constitution and the law over the past 2 years.
Israel election: Would Palestinians’ lives improve if Netanyahu were ousted?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Israel held an election on October 27, 2026. An Associated Press analysis found that whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot wins, policy toward the Palestinians is likely to remain unchanged, as voters oppose a two-state solution and the opposition does not plan to dismantle legalized settlements.
Facts
Israel held a parliamentary election on October 27, 2026, the first nationwide vote since Hamas’s cross-border attack on October 7, 2023.
An Associated Press analysis said that Israel’s policies toward the West Bank and Palestinians are unlikely to change significantly whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot wins.
Eisenkot’s Yashar party won 23 seats, while Netanyahu’s Likud won 19; neither crossed the 61-seat threshold.
The Netanyahu government distributed thousands of rifles to settlers. The settlers have allies in the military and security forces and have established more than 250 makeshift outposts.
Eisenkot has said that if elected, he would immediately dismantle all illegal outposts in Areas A and B, but he has repeatedly stressed that “settlements will not be dismantled.”
Anthropic IPO governance structure revealed! Seven co-founders hold 50.1% of voting power, leaving outside shareholders with little influence over decisions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus shows that its seven co-founders will hold 50.1% of the voting power through Founder LLC. It also establishes an LTBT to select a majority of directors, creating a controlled-company structure to safeguard its long-term AI safety mission.
Facts
Anthropic’s seven co-founders will hold 50.1% of the voting power through Founder LLC.
Anthropic is incorporated under Delaware law as a Public Benefit Corporation.
The Long-Term Benefit Trust (LTBT) is responsible for appointing and removing a majority of the company’s board members.
Bessemer Venture Partners invested in Anthropic at a valuation of $14 billion.
Anthropic plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “ANT.”
LTBT’s current trustees include Christopher Stubbs, Ben Bernanke and others.
The voting rights held by Founder LLC and LTBT will not be reduced by dilution or other factors.
Branded developers prevail: 皇昌 and 長虹 win Dazhi’s “儒玉” and “藏璽” public urban-renewal projects, with signing set for tomorrow
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taipei’s Dazhi 儒玉 and Dazhi 藏璽 public urban-renewal projects have respectively selected 皇昌營造’s consortium and 長虹建設 as preferred applicants. Contracts will be signed on the 28th. The move aims to address construction-related damage to neighboring properties and improve residential safety and quality.
Facts
The 皇昌福榮合作聯盟, led by 皇昌營造, was selected as the preferred applicant for the Dazhi 儒玉 project.
長虹建設 was selected as the preferred applicant for the Dazhi 藏璽 project.
The Dazhi 儒玉 project is expected to generate more than 10 billion in real estate value.
The Dazhi 藏璽 project is expected to generate more than 12 billion in real estate value.
The Dazhi 儒玉 project is expected to have about 8,779 ping of floor area after redevelopment.
KPMG’s 2026 Global CEO Survey shows economic confidence falling to a record-low 65%, while 79% of CEOs continue to invest in AI and view cybersecurity and data governance as key risk-management strategies.
Facts
KPMG released its “2026 Global CEO Outlook Survey” on the 27th.
CEOs’ confidence in the global economic outlook fell to 65% this year, its lowest level since 2021.
79% of CEOs still rank AI as a key investment priority for the next 3 years.
Cybersecurity risks topped the list of corporate growth risks at 31%.
59% of CEOs are strengthening internal data-governance mechanisms.
57% of CEOs cited ethical challenges as the most challenging issue in adopting AI.
The share of CEOs expecting returns within 1 to 3 years rose to 71%.
Amundi: Worst may be over for gold; price expected to rebound to $4,500
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Europe’s largest asset manager, 東方匯理 (Amundi), said the worst may be over for gold prices after a pullback driven by the unwinding of AI trades and inflation data. Although prices are unlikely to reach the $5,000 target by year-end, they are expected to rebound to $4,500, offering long-term investors an opportunity to enter the market.
Facts
東方匯理 expects gold prices to rebound to about $4,500 per ounce.
Gold fell below the $4,000-per-ounce mark last week, hitting its lowest level since mid-July.
Gold prices have fallen nearly 10% since September.
Investors in gold-linked spot ETFs sold nearly 17 metric tons of holdings over the past three trading days.
Lorenzo Portelli, head of cross-asset strategy at 東方匯理, said the worst was over.
宏偉電機 to move to the OTC market in late November, with order visibility doubling to 3 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
宏偉電機 is expected to move to the OTC market in late November. Buoyed by demand from AI and semiconductor factory expansions, its order visibility has doubled to 3 years, with 59% of orders coming from semiconductor-related businesses, pointing to a bright outlook.
Facts
宏偉電機 is expected to move from the emerging stock market to the OTC market in late November.
宏偉電機’s new escalator orders currently have visibility extending 3 years, double the historical average.
Semiconductor-related orders account for 59% of 宏偉電機’s orders on hand.
宏偉電機’s book-to-bill ratio reached 1.37 times in 2025, staying above 1 times for 5 consecutive years.
After-sales service revenue accounted for 43% of 宏偉電機’s total revenue in 2025, with a gross margin of 51%.
力成 (6239-TW) reported record revenue and profit for the third quarter of 2026, buoyed by strong AI-driven demand for advanced packaging. Fourth-quarter revenue could challenge the historical record.
Facts
力成’s third-quarter 2026 revenue reached 25.3 billion, a record high, up 9.6% quarter over quarter and about 27% year over year.
力成’s cumulative EPS for the first 3 quarters was 9.05 yuan, up 82.5% year over year and already above the full-year 2025 level.
Including advanced packaging technology, advanced packaging accounts for more than three-tenths of 力成 Group’s revenue.
力成 paid more than 5 billion in cash dividends in the third quarter and bought back about 2.8 billion in treasury shares.
Original力成科技總資產為1,440億元，負債比為49.7%，每股淨值75.04元。
力成’s chairman believes large-size panels will become the mainstream for future large-scale computing modules.
台灣鋼聯 ranks among the world’s top 3 dust-recycling plants; first-3-quarter profit tops full-year figure for last year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
台灣鋼聯 (6581-TW) reported after-tax net profit of 713 million for the first 3 quarters of 2026, exceeding its full-year profit for last year and rising 43.79% year over year. Its Waelz Klin technology puts it among the world’s top 3 dust-recycling plants. Digital transformation and plans for a new Longjing plant are strengthening its sustainability and revenue-growth momentum.
Facts
台灣鋼聯’s after-tax net profit for the first 3 quarters of 2026 was 713 million, up 43.79% year over year.
台灣鋼聯’s revenue for the first 3 quarters of 2026 was 1.892 billion, with a gross margin of 58.74%.
台灣鋼聯 has received raw materials from a total of 130 suppliers.
The Longjing plant is expected to begin operations in 2027.
台鋼資源’s CLSM product has received exclusive certification as a recycled green building material from the Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior.
〈旺宏 earnings call〉Q3 gross margin hits 70.5%; EPS of 5.52 yuan sets record, first-3-quarter earnings top paid-in capital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Memory chipmaker 旺宏 reported record revenue and profit for the third quarter, with a gross margin of 70.5% and EPS of 5.52 yuan. Chairman 吳敏求 said higher product prices were the main driver of growth, while limited capacity would make short-term expansion difficult.
Facts
旺宏’s third-quarter revenue was 24.24 billion, up 195.1% year over year.
旺宏’s third-quarter earnings per share (EPS) were 5.52 yuan, a record high.
旺宏’s third-quarter gross margin reached 70.5%, up 57.0 percentage points year over year.
旺宏’s third-quarter NAND revenue rose 768% year over year, accounting for 47% of total revenue.
旺宏’s cumulative earnings per share for the first 3 quarters were 10.34 yuan.
旺宏’s third-quarter gross profit included 75 million in inventory write-back gains.
旺宏’s third-quarter operating expenses were 4.15 billion, up 24% quarter over quarter.
【Stocks with heavy volume and sharp gains roundup】【New leaders emerge in Taiwan stocks!】Is there more than meets the eye behind the late-session rebound?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks closed up 54.80 points at 46096.23 today. The 3 major institutional investors made net purchases totaling 3.142 billion, with investment trusts continuing to buy heavily. Buoyed by a rebound in U.S. tech stocks and the AI boom, semiconductor and memory stocks performed strongly, while the market focused on earnings from U.S. tech giants and Federal Reserve policy.
Facts
Taiwan's weighted index closed at 46,096.23 points today, with trading volume of 976.547 billion.
Investment trusts recorded net purchases for 十一 consecutive days, with cumulative net purchases of 178.653 billion yuan.
Anthropic reported first-half revenue of $16.29 billion, up about 13 times from the same period last year.
台積電 is considering raising prices for its CoWoS advanced packaging by 1% to 2%.
上銀 has a linear guideway order visibility of about 4 to 6 months.
Accelerate the bottoming process → watch for a turning point: Silergy, Innolux, Yageo
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks opened higher today and traded unevenly before narrowing their gains. Institutional investor activity indicated domestic investors' willingness to buy, while Anthropic's IPO filing drew attention to AI-related stocks. Retirement fund capital and demand for advanced packaging remain strong, and Taiwan's exports rose 60.9% year over year. The trading advice is to buy on dips rather than chase highs, and wait for confirmation from market positioning and trends.
Facts
Anthropic filed an IPO application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Oct. 26, planning to list on Nasdaq under the ticker ANT.
Taiwan's exports reached $87.22 billion in September, up 60.9% year over year.
Original外資賣超大幅縮減至81億元，投信買超236億元，自營商賣超124億元。
Reports say 台積電CoWoS pricing is being considered for a 1% to 2% increase, while delivery times for some equipment have extended to 8 months.
應用材料 steps up investment in 貝思半導體! Stake rises to 20%, deepening AI advanced-packaging cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
應用材料 plans to raise its stake in 貝思半導體 from 9% to about 20%, deepening cooperation on AI advanced packaging. The transaction requires U.S. antitrust approval.
Facts
應用材料 plans to raise its stake in 貝思半導體 from 9% to about 20%
The stake-increase transaction is subject to U.S. antitrust review.
應用材料 acquired a 9% stake in 貝思半導體 in April 2025, becoming its largest shareholder.
The companies are focusing on new chip interconnect and packaging technologies to support next-generation AI semiconductors.
The companies have worked together to develop hybrid bonding technology since 2020.
Below average for 五 straight years! French consumer confidence falls to a 13-year low as bond market turmoil and protest violence deepen economic concerns
Cambridge scholar on AI goes viral on Xiaohongshu: No matter how smart it is, it's just 1s and 0s and will never understand the fear of death
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Cambridge University professor Macfarlane said at a Shanghai conference that AI is merely an algorithmic tool lacking lived experience, and shared his experiences interacting with young people on Xiaohongshu.
Facts
Macfarlane, an 85-year-old Cambridge University professor of anthropology, shared his views on AI at the Global Sustainability Leaders Conference in Shanghai on Oct. 21.
Macfarlane believes AI is essentially a tool made up of 1s and 0s that uses algorithms to match patterns, and does not experience fear of death or the joy of life.
Macfarlane publicly rejected Nobel Prize-winning physicist Hinton's suggestion that computers are becoming increasingly like the human brain, calling it nonsense.
Macfarlane currently has 2.6 million followers on Xiaohongshu.
Macfarlane once asked a large language model whether it feared death. He believes models cannot answer profound questions from personal experience because they lack experience of life and death.
貝萊德 executive: Yields above 7% are too tempting; spent the entire weekend working on AI-related debt
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
貝萊德's Rick Rieder said the AI bond issuance wave is creating opportunities for high yields, with financing reaching $300 billion in 2026 and short-term bond yields of 7% outperforming U.S. Treasuries.
Facts
貝萊德 global chief investment officer of fixed income Rick Rieder said the AI-driven wave of bond issuance is creating attractive fixed-income investment opportunities.
Global high-grade AI-related financing exceeded $300 billion in 2026, about three times last year's level.
Short-duration, single-A-rated portfolios can earn yields of about 7%.
Annual capital spending on AI by tech giants is forecast to reach as much as $1 trillion.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent questioned where the yield curve for bonds issued by hyperscalers is positioned.
豐興 raised scrap steel prices last week; rebar and section steel base prices follow suit this week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
豐興 (2015-TW) raised its scrap steel purchase price by 300 yuan per ton last week, increasing costs. This week, it raised the base price for rebar by 200 yuan per ton and for section steel by 500 yuan per ton.
Facts
豐興 raised its rebar base price by 200 yuan per ton this week.
豐興 raised its section steel base price by 500 yuan per ton this week.
Australian iron ore prices fell $0.25 in a week.
U.S. containerized scrap steel prices held at $350 per ton.
Are AI mega-orders still pouring in? Four memory giants with a combined market value of $2 trillion report results this week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The world's four biggest memory makers—SK海力士, Samsung, 鎧俠 and 長鑫存儲—report results this week, seeking to ease market concerns about excessive AI capital spending. Despite bright earnings expectations, investors are becoming more cautious over financing costs and return risks, focusing on the substance of orders and support from long-term contracts.
Facts
SK海力士, 三星電子, 鎧俠 and 長鑫存儲 have a combined market value of more than $2 trillion.
Components supplied by the four companies account for 三分之一 of data center spending by major tech companies.
Samsung and SK海力士 together control about 60% of global DRAM revenue.
Samsung and SK海力士 together control more than 80% of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) revenue.
KB證券 estimates that the two companies' combined operating profit will reach 1,571 trillion won in 2026 and 2027.
More than 七成 of the memory output planned by South Korean chipmakers for next year is covered by five-year supply agreements.
長鑫存儲 has captured about 10% of global DRAM revenue.
Companies mentioned：SK海力士、三星電子、鎧俠、長鑫存儲、OpenAI、甲骨文、CoreWeave、Firmus Grid、Nscale、微軟、Alphabet、亞馬遜、Meta、輝達、SanDisk、美光、Roundhill Investments、瑞聯環球投資、三星證券、麥格理、花旗、KB證券、Global X Management
永信建 earns 1.46 yuan per share in Q3, an 8-quarter high; first-three-quarter EPS of 3.21 yuan surpasses last year's full-year figure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
永信建設 (5508-TW) released its 2026 Q3 results, reporting after-tax net profit of 317 million yuan for the quarter, an 8-quarter high, and EPS of 1.46 yuan. Cumulative profit for the first three quarters reached 697 million yuan, surpassing the full-year figure for last year. With 280 units completed across its 晴仰 project in Nanzi and 清朗 project in Fengshan, the company will recognize revenue based on handover progress and maintain prudent financial management.
Facts
永信建設 reported after-tax net profit of 317 million yuan in 2026 Q3, the highest in 8 quarters.
永信建設 reported 2026 Q3 earnings per share of 1.46 yuan, up 1.91 times year over year.
永信建設 reported cumulative after-tax net profit of 697 million yuan for 2026 Q1-Q3, surpassing its full-year profit for 2025.
永信建設's 晴仰 project in Nanzi District comprises 152 units, with estimated total sales of about 3.1 billion yuan.
永信建設's 清朗 project in Fengshan District comprises 128 units, with estimated total sales of about 2.1 billion yuan.
永信建設 reported revenue of 1.22 billion yuan and a gross margin of 39.45% in 2026 Q3.
永信建設's current construction projects are progressing, and the company is maintaining a steady pace of project launches.
〈Taiwan dollar〉surges in heavy trading, rising 5.6 fen to close at 32.452; central bank expects Fed to raise rates by 1 notch again by year-end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The New Taiwan dollar rebounded in heavy trading after midday on the 27th, closing at 32.452, up 5.6 fen. A central bank report showed net foreign capital outflows of $77.6 billion this year and forecast that the Federal Reserve may raise rates by 1 notch again before year-end, affecting currency market movements.
Facts
The New Taiwan dollar closed at 32.452 per U.S. dollar today, gaining 5.6 fen.
Trading volume at 台北外匯經紀公司 expanded to $2.733 billion today.
From the start of this year through Oct. 21, foreign investors' net fund outflows reached US$77.6 billion.
The central bank expects the Fed may raise interest rates by 1 notch before the end of the year.
Afternoon trading volume reached as high as US$1.606 billion, with the exchange rate hitting a high of 32.452.
中鋼 reports September pretax profit down 19% month on month; earns NT$4.3 billion in the first 3 quarters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
中鋼 announced September pretax profit of NT$584 million, bringing its cumulative earnings for the first 3 quarters to NT$4.301 billion and marking a turnaround from losses to profits. September revenue set a 28-month high of NT$31.001 billion, helped by increased mining dividends and the upward trend in international steel prices.
Facts
中鋼's cumulative pretax profit for the first 3 quarters was NT$4.301 billion, a turnaround from a loss in the same period last year.
中鋼 September revenue reached NT$31.001 billion, a 28-month high.
中鋼 third-quarter revenue was NT$88.669 billion, up 20.6% year on year.
U.S. steel product supplies are tight, and local spot prices for hot-rolled steel continue to rise.
Asian stocks bleed! Taiwan stocks suffer the heaviest foreign selling; markets cautious ahead of a week of major central bank decisions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Global stock markets have swung amid tensions in the Middle East and concerns about AI returns. Foreign investors recorded net sales of US$7.235 billion in Taiwan stocks last week, the largest figure in Asia, while India and Thailand were the only markets to see net buying. Analysts expect a week of major central bank decisions and earnings reports to heighten cautious sentiment, and recommend a steady, diversified strategy to weather volatility.
Facts
Foreign investors recorded net sales of US$7.235 billion in Taiwan stocks over the past week, the largest net selling among Asian markets.
South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam stocks saw weekly net foreign selling of US$543 million, US$370 million, US$144 million, US$74 million and US$38 million, respectively.
India and Thailand stocks bucked the trend, attracting net foreign purchases of US$387 million and US$89 million, respectively.
Global equity ETFs attracted net inflows of US$65.964 billion over the past week, with Asian markets drawing US$35.449 billion.
China accounted for the largest share of Asian ETF inflows, attracting US$22.747 billion in net inflows.
巴克萊 analysts upgraded 特斯拉 to Buy and raised their price target to US$450. Key drivers include expectations that 特斯拉 and SpaceX will evaluate a merger, as well as a recovery in sales growth driven by demand for FSD, although near-term profits remain under pressure.
Facts
巴克萊 analyst Dan Levy upgraded 特斯拉 stock from “Neutral” to “Buy” and raised the price target from US$370 to US$450.
特斯拉 CEO Musk recently confirmed that the boards of 特斯拉 and SpaceX are evaluating a merger.
The number of 特斯拉 Full Self-Driving (FSD) users reached 1.74 million at the end of the 3rd quarter, up from 1.04 million a year earlier.
特斯拉 sales so far this year are up about 13% from the same period in 2025, but operating profit is down about 30% year on year.
About 75% of consumers who purchase a new 特斯拉 choose to pay US$99 per month for FSD.
Of the analysts currently covering 特斯拉, 49% have a “Buy” rating.
Central bank report preview: Yang Jinlong says monetary policy will remain relatively tight, with credit resources directed toward real production
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Central Bank Governor Yang Jinlong told the Legislature that monetary policy would remain relatively tight and market interest rates were rising. Driven by AI demand, credit resources are flowing to real production, while the concentration of real estate loans has declined.
Facts
Central Bank Governor Yang Jinlong will deliver a business report to the Legislature on the 28th.
The central bank has maintained relatively tight monetary policy operations since March 2024.
As of the end of August, real estate loans accounted for 34.18% of all bank lending.
The concentration of real estate loans has fallen 3.43 percentage points from its peak at the end of June 2024.
Taiwan's real GDP growth rate and CPI growth rate are both higher than M2 growth.
遠傳 partners with Elveo Mobile to advance direct-to-cell satellite technology and services
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
遠傳 announced that it had signed a cooperation agreement with Elveo Mobile to advance direct-to-cell satellite technology. The move aims to integrate terrestrial networks and satellite communications, improving network coverage and resilience and laying the groundwork for future connectivity in all scenarios.
Facts
遠傳 (4904-TW) and Elveo Mobile signed a cooperation agreement to advance direct-to-cell satellite technology and services.
遠傳 will integrate terrestrial mobile networks, satellite broadband and direct-to-cell satellite services into a multilayer communications architecture.
Elveo Mobile has more than 50 mobile network partners.
遠傳 General Manager Ching-I Ching said next-generation communications will move toward deep integration of diverse terrestrial, aerial and space networks.
Elveo Mobile CEO Ramu Potarazu said the partnership will provide the Taiwan market with reliable next-generation connectivity.
Central bank report preview: Yang Jinlong warns of two potential transmission effects that could amplify financial market volatility
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In a report to the Legislature, Central Bank Governor Yang Jinlong said that lower-than-expected returns on AI investment or an expansion of debt financing by technology companies could trigger asset repricing and higher interest rates, amplifying financial market volatility. Despite uncertainties including geopolitical tensions and climate change, the central bank still forecasts Taiwan's GDP growth at 5.82% next year.
Facts
Central Bank Governor Yang Jinlong said that if future AI profits and investment returns fall short of expectations, asset repricing and credit risks could reinforce each other and amplify financial market volatility.
The central bank forecasts Taiwan's economic growth (GDP) at 5.82% next year.
Major U.S. cloud service providers (CSPs) are increasing capital spending, but constraints including power, equipment supplies, resident protests and local government reviews could delay data center openings.
If major technology companies expand bond financing for AI investment, adding to upward pressure on interest rates, investment and consumption could be curbed and social instability could increase.
The El Niño phenomenon is expected to intensify this fall and winter. Extreme weather could affect agricultural production, water resources and transportation, worsening supply chain disruptions and food price volatility.
Taiwan stocks swing on near-trillion trading volume: irrational sell-offs create a bargain? Avoid fatal pitfalls before chasing a rebound
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks recently swung on nearly trillion-level trading volume. The index edged higher at the close, but trading volume hit a record, reflecting extreme market sentiment. Analyst Zhiling said AI supply chain stocks were unfairly sold off over rumors about AWS, creating an opportunity to build positions. He also stressed that margin balances are key to determining market direction, advising investors to avoid forced-liquidation risks and watch for signs of support among the packaging and testing group.
Facts
Taiwan's weighted index closed at 46096.23 points, up just 54.80 points, while trading volume surged to NT$976.5 billion.
Intraday swings exceeded 900 points, while only 87 stocks showed strength, diverging from the index's performance.
Rumors about AWS affected AI supply chain companies including 貿聯-KY, 智邦, 世芯-KY and 台燿.
京元電子 (2449-TW), a key indicator for the semiconductor packaging and testing group, rose 2.48%.
The margin balance to be released tonight is the most important indicator to watch next; investors should avoid repeating the mistake of margin balances rising against the market trend.
力成 earnings briefing: Pricing benefits to drive further Q4 profit growth; hopes to form strategic alliances with wafer foundries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
力成's earnings briefing indicated that Q4 profits are expected to rise, driven by price increases and high capacity utilization. The company also plans to form alliances with wafer foundries to increase value.
Facts
力成 hopes to form strategic supply chain alliances with wafer foundries to increase the value it provides to customers.
力成 expects profits to rise further in the 4th quarter.
Subsidiary 超豐 posted double-digit growth in both quarterly and annual revenue in the 3rd quarter.
Hong Kong stocks after the close: Hang Seng Index falls 0.73%, narrowly holds the 二萬三 mark; property and biopharmaceutical stocks lead losses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 0.73% to 23041.32 points on Tuesday, narrowly holding the 二萬三 mark. Sector performance diverged sharply, with coal stocks rising against the trend and property and biopharmaceutical stocks leading declines. 滙豐控股 tumbled after results missed expectations, while 銀河證券 recommended watching dividend-yield stocks and innovative drugs.
Facts
The 恒生指數 fell 170.49 points, or 0.73%, on Tuesday to close at 23041.32 points.
The day's total market turnover reached HK$178.348 billion.
Original煤炭股全線走高，中國神華上漲2.36%。
Original內房股集體受壓，世茂集團跌超8%。
滙豐控股 plunged 5.56% after its 3rd-quarter results fell short of expectations.
〈China Stocks After the Close〉China's industrial profits grew 15.5% from January to September, but the market shrugged off the news as the 3 major indexes fell
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China's National Bureau of Statistics reported that industrial profits grew 15.5% from January to September, but all 3 major A-share indexes closed lower on Tuesday, showing a tepid market response to the positive data.
Facts
Total profits at China's industrial enterprises above designated size reached 6.0337 trillion yuan from January to September, up 15.5% from a year earlier
The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,648.30 points on Tuesday, down 1.33%
The ChiNext Index closed at 2,548.15 points on Tuesday, down 3.41%
Total profits of shareholding enterprises reached 4.6727 trillion yuan, up 20.8%
Total mining profits reached 881.37 billion yuan, up 38.2%
Total profits in the electricity, heat, gas and water production and supply industries fell 14.3%
聯一光 reports September EPS of 0.12 yuan, returning to profitability; earns about 1.82 yuan per share in the first 3 quarters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Glass lens blank maker 聯一光(3441-TW) reported its unaudited profit, returning to profitability in September and posting strong profit growth in the first 3 quarters, with revenue spanning diverse application fields.
Facts
聯一光 posted September net profit after tax of 4.81 million yuan, or EPS of 0.12 yuan, returning to profitability.
聯一光 posted net profit after tax of 54.5 million yuan for the first 3 quarters of 2026, up 1.2 times year on year, with EPS of 1.82 yuan.
聯一光 reported September revenue of 41.71 million yuan, down 5.03% month on month and up 8.83% year on year.
聯一光 posted third-quarter net profit after tax of 26.84 million yuan, or EPS of 0.66 yuan.
聯一光 shares hit a period high of 293.5 yuan on October 21, then closed at the 196-yuan limit-down price.
Trump blasts judge and vows to appeal, insisting golf course redevelopment plan will proceed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump vowed to appeal a federal judge's order barring the felling of trees at East Potomac Golf Course, insisting that the course would close on November 15 for redevelopment. The move has drawn strong opposition from local groups, who criticized it for damaging public green space and ecological habitat.
Facts
Trump vowed to appeal a federal judge's order restricting his golf course redevelopment plan.
Trump announced that East Potomac Golf Course would close on November 15 for renovation and reconstruction.
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ordered the government not to cut down any more trees at the golf course.
Judge Reyes sharply criticized the government for cutting down more than 400 trees without warning.
The court ruling requires the executive branch to give 10 business days' notice before closing the course or making irreversible changes.
Elizabeth Kiker, executive director of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, called the park a vital cornerstone of daily life.
East Potomac Golf Course is southeast of the Jefferson Memorial.
SemiAnalysis founder identifies the true ranking of AI bottlenecks: substrates > memory > optics > power
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SemiAnalysis founder Dylan Patel said at the CASPA annual meeting that the AI supply chain bottlenecks, in order, are packaging substrates, memory, optical interconnects and power. Substrate supply is the most severe constraint and will limit production of AI accelerators and CPUs over the next 2 years.
Facts
The actual AI supply chain bottlenecks, in order, are packaging substrates, memory, optical interconnects and power
A shortage of packaging substrates is currently the biggest constraint facing the semiconductor supply chain
High-bandwidth memory (HBM) production consumes large amounts of wafer capacity, about 三至四 times as much as standard DDR5
Power supply capacity can be increased in a relatively short time, and is less complex to build out than the semiconductor supply chain
Expansion of the semiconductor equipment market is constrained by the number of fabs and cleanroom space
Institutional investor activity on October 27, 2026: 康霈 led net buying with 3510 lots, followed by 藥華藥 and 泰合; net selling was concentrated in 葡萄王, 太景*-KY and 松瑞藥.
10/27 “Biotech Stock Update” - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
10/27 biotech stock update: 安基生技's new drug receives positive FDA response, and 思必瑞特 subsidiary obtains Japanese manufacturing license; daily price movements and institutional trading activity.
拉法醫 (6848) obtains accountant's attestation report on a special review of its internal control system - 環球生技月刊
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
拉法醫 (6848) announced that it had obtained an accountant's attestation report on a special review of its internal control system. The review period was 114/07/01 to 115/06/30, and the opinion was unqualified.
安盛生 (6734) payment collection period for its 115-year capital increase runs from 10/28 to 11/30, with subscriptions from specific investors also being solicited - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
安盛生科 (6734) announced that the payment collection period for its 115-year cash capital increase is from 10/28 to 11/30, while it also solicits subscriptions from specific investors.
天良 (4127) receives consumer report of suspected personal data leak and has taken necessary control measures - 環球生技月刊
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
天良 (4127) received a consumer report of a suspected personal data leak after the database of an outsourced service platform provider was hit by an automated attack. The company has activated response, investigation and protection measures, with no significant impact on its finances or operations so far.
安基生技 (7754) new drug AJ305 receives positive response from 美國FDA, allowing a Phase 1 clinical trial for keloids - 環球生技月刊
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
安基生技 (7754) announced that its investigational new drug AJ305 received a positive response from 美國FDA, allowing it to proceed with a Phase 1 clinical trial in patients with keloids.
Original仁新(6696)：Belite Bio (Swiss) AG董事會決議現增日本子公司Belite Bio Japan，計2.48億元-環球生技月刊
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
仁新 (6696) announced that the board of its subsidiary Belite Bio (Swiss) AG resolved to make a cash capital increase in its Japanese subsidiary Belite Bio Japan Inc., totaling JPY 1,220,000,000 (approximately NT$248 million).
Facts
A total of 1,220,000,000 shares
Total transaction amount: JPY 1,220,000,000
NT$247,660,000
Companies mentioned：仁新、Belite Bio (Swiss) AG、Belite Bio Japan Inc.
10/27 “Biotech Stock Update” - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
10/27 biotech stock roundup: 安基生技's new drug receives positive feedback from the FDA, and 思必瑞特's subsidiary obtains a Japanese manufacturing license; 安克 and 達邦蛋白 rise that day, while 康霈 falls; institutional investors are net buyers of 康霈 and 藥華藥, and net sellers of 葡萄王 and 太景.