あうん in Hoshino Village, 八女市, Fukuoka Prefecture, builds business workflow from reservations to session notes using Google Workspace and GAS
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あうん in Hoshino Village, 八女市, Fukuoka Prefecture, used a 八女市 digital transformation subsidy to build a business workflow from reservations to session notes using Google Workspace and GAS.
gelato pique was mentioned in 92.9% of consultations about “cute loungewear,” while GUNZE was mentioned in 78.8% of those about “summer night sweats”—AI consultations are changing which loungewear brands get mentioned
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株式会社プレティアジャパン surveyed the mention rates and official URL citation rates of 10 loungewear brands using 5 generative AI tools, including ChatGPT. gelato pique ranked first for “cute loungewear,” at 92.9%, while GUNZE ranked first for “summer night sweats,” at 78.8%. The results also showed a tendency for brand mention rates and official URL citation rates not to align, and that the most-mentioned brand varies depending on the question.
Facts
92.9%
78.8%
4,548 AI responses
10 loungewear brands
5 generative AI models
80 questions
92 responses
99 responses
82 responses
104 responses
70.5%
51.0%
19.3%
19.2%
18.7%
2.7%
39.1%
66.1%
Companies mentioned：株式会社プレティアジャパン、gelato pique、GUNZE、PEACH JOHN、KID BLUE、ワコール、チュチュアンナ、ナルエー、UCHINO、TENTIAL、BAKUNE、aimerfeel、ChatGPT、Gemini、Copilot、Google AI Mode、Google AI Overview、株式会社プレティア
Dayrobo, an ICT service for disability support and child welfare, will exhibit at Hoiku Expo 2026 again this year
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株式会社U5WORKS will exhibit Dayrobo, an AI business support service for developmental support facilities, at Hoiku Expo 2026, held on November 19–20, 2026.
Ishare analyst reports surpass 30,000 published reports
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株式会社Ｉｓｈａｒｅ announced on October 27, 2026, that the cumulative number of analyst reports published on Ishare, its research community platform for stock investors, had surpassed 30,000.
EOZ VR Gloves, which enable smooth finger movement in VRChat, open for preorders on December 7
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株式会社IntoFree will begin domestic preorders for the EOZ VR Gloves, made by China-based N7R社, on December 7, 2026. The product tracks fine finger movements in VRChat and SteamVR apps and comes in 3 sizes: S, M and L.
People with high “sleep satisfaction” are 1.7 times happier! 99% say “good sleep affects happiness”! Latest survey on “sleep and happiness”
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A survey on “sleep and happiness” conducted by 株式会社ロマンス小杉 found that people with high sleep satisfaction tended to be 1.7 times happier, and that more than 99% recognize the importance of good-quality sleep.
FOOD-FORCE-STUDIO, operated by Gastroduce Japan [Gastro], to participate as a livestreaming creator in “TikTok Shop Local in Hokkaido Food Festival”
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The TikTok account FOOD-FORCE-STUDIO, operated by Gastroduce Japan株式会社, will participate as a livestreaming creator in “TikTok Shop Local in 北海道フービーフェスティバル,” held on November 7 and 8, 2026, and sell food products from Hokkaido.
Facts
2 days, November 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday), 2026
“Bakusoku PHP Vulnerability Check” launched, showing how to address PHP vulnerabilities in 5 seconds | 営業製作所株式会社
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To address the PHP vulnerability (PHP2Shell) disclosed on October 21, 2026, 営業製作所株式会社 launched the free “Bakusoku PHP Vulnerability Check” tool on October 27, 2026. By simply entering a URL, users can check in 5 seconds whether a website’s PHP and WordPress are up to date.
Facts
Displays the results in just 5 seconds
Launched on October 27, 2026
Disclosed on October 21, 2026
With Eigyo Engine, supporting sales operations at more than 3,000 companies
Food businesses with distinctive products and direct-shipping capabilities gather for the “mail-order market”—discoveries that make you say “I see!” at the compact 16th Mail-Order Food Exhibition and Business Meeting. Admission free
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The 16th Mail-Order Food Exhibition and Business Meeting will be held at Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan on October 28 and 29, 2026. Approximately 80 companies from 36 prefectures across Japan will exhibit, seeking to expand sales channels in the mail-order and delivery market.
Facts
16th
Mail-order market worth approximately 16 trillion yen
Approx. ¥3 trillion
80 exhibiting companies
Approximately 24% increase
Prefectures represented by domestic exhibitors: 36
Limited-time release: 2 new additions to the winter staple “Hojicha Series”!
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株式会社Tastea Trustea Japan will add 2 new products to the winter-limited Hojicha Series from its bubble tea brand CoCo Bubble Tea, and launch them at all domestic stores starting November 1, 2026.
AvePoint Japan株式会社 announced that 富士フイルムグループ has implemented AvePoint Cloud Governance, a Microsoft 365 operations management solution, and AvePoint Opus, a data lifecycle management solution. In its SharePoint environment of around 1.4PB, automatic archiving of infrequently used data has cut stored data by approximately 40%, curbing additional storage purchases.
Topics and speakers announced for all 14 sessions at NEXT Innovation Summit 2026 in Winter, one of Japan’s largest new business conferences!
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Spready株式会社 announced the topics and speakers for all 14 sessions at NEXT Innovation Summit 2026 in Winter, one of Japan’s largest new business conferences, to be held on November 27, 2026.
Facts
14 sessions in total
3,264 people participated
82% of them
To be held on Friday, November 27, 2026
Sold out just 4 minutes after launch
Exceeded the 100 million yen target
Total crowdfunding contributions exceeded 270 million yen
Hoover Brain launches “Work Smart AX,” a new service combining PC activity logs, AI and business transformation consulting
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株式会社フーバーブレイン launched its new service, “Work Smart AX,” on Nov. 2, 2026, in collaboration with its subsidiary ProofX. The service combines AI analysis of PC activity logs with business transformation consulting.
Facts
Starting November 2, 2026
Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, 3927
As a rule, business-related logs covering 1 month are collected.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フーバーブレイン、株式会社ProofX、Eye“247” Work Smart Cloud
Why can Japanese soccer not overcome the “wall of the world”? The question left behind by Shuichi Tamura, a Ballon d’Or voting journalist — e-book “成熟の、その先へ” to be released on Oct. 28, 2026
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SYNCHRONOUS, a digital media outlet operated by 株式会社日本ビジネスプレス, will release on Oct. 28, 2026, the posthumous e-book “成熟の、その先へ” by soccer journalist Tamura Osamu, who died in July 2026. The book asks why Japanese soccer cannot overcome the “wall of the world” and examines the “paradox of Japanization.”
“DirectCloud Migrator (Beta),” an easy-to-use data migration tool, launches
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株式会社ダイレクトクラウド launched “DirectCloud Migrator (Beta),” a data migration tool for its cloud storage service “DirectCloud,” on Oct. 28, 2026. The tool replaces the conventional command-line method with a GUI, enabling staff outside information systems departments and sales partners to carry out migrations.
A world of stories and time together for parents and children, growing at the bookstore. On Friday, Oct. 30, 未来屋書店 will relocate to the 3rd floor of AEON MALL Hinode and reopen!
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株式会社未来屋書店 will relocate to the 3rd floor of AEON MALL Hinode on Oct. 30, 2026, and reopen with a children’s book section featuring the “みらいやの森” brand. Events will also be held, including a space for parents and children, live streams and workshops.
A “front-row ticket to the future Budokan” for every attendee!? Rising idol group 瞬間恋愛, which drew about 700 people to its pre-debut show, will hold its debut live show on Nov. 23, the day after appearing at Sapporo Collection!
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The 4-member idol group 瞬間恋愛, building on the momentum of a pre-debut show that drew about 700 people, will hold its debut live show at Ebisu Garden Room on Nov. 23, 2026. The group will also appear at Sapporo Collection on Nov. 22, and a special promotion will give every attendee a front-row ticket to the future Nippon Budokan.
A monitoring campaign following the toothpaste gel “シャインコート” relaunch ran from Sept. 25 to Oct. 15, 2026
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株式会社オール・デンタル・ジャパン ran a post-relaunch monitoring campaign for its toothpaste gel “シャインコート” and closed recruitment for a new group of 20 participants on Oct. 15, 2026.
For companies with a set announcement date: ショート動画屋さん launches short-term intensive plan “One BUZZ!!”
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株式会社美手紙 is offering “One BUZZ!!,” a short-term intensive plan for its short-video production service, ショート動画屋さん, with an advertising campaign period of 1 month or less. With advertising management fees set at 0%, the plan combines video production and ad placement to support promotions with fixed deadlines.
【豆狸】Introducing the 54th anniversary promotion from the specialty inari sushi shop “豆狸”! Revival of the original flavor with “復刻いなり”
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The specialty inari sushi shop “豆狸,” operated by 株式会社阪急デリカ, will mark its 54th anniversary with promotions from Nov. 1 to 15, including the revival of its original inari sushi and limited-edition assortments.
Subsidy Cloud provider Stayway launches business partnership with 商工中金, advancing a nationwide support system that makes subsidy assistance available anywhere in Japan under the “47都道府県ローカルスタートアップ戦略”
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株式会社Stayway has launched a business partnership with 株式会社商工組合中央金庫 to strengthen support for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to use subsidies.
【In-person event on Thursday, Dec. 3】ZETA to speak at “Retail & Commerce Standard 2026”
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ZETA株式会社 will speak at “Retail & Commerce Standard 2026,” hosted by 株式会社翔泳社, on Dec. 3, 2026, discussing search performance and reliability on e-commerce sites in the age of generative AI.
“Room Search and Living Consultation Center” launches at あまがさきキューズモール; held on the first Friday of every month
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NPO法人ゲートキーパー支援センター will hold the “Room Search and Living Consultation Center” at あまがさきキューズモール on the first Friday of every month, starting November 6, 2026.
The Freeride World Tour is the world’s premier international freeride skiing and snowboarding competition. The domestic series, “2027 FWT JAPAN SERIES,” is set to return this year!
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FWT Management S.A. and FWT JAPAN事務局 (within 株式会社アースホッパー) have announced that the domestic series of the international freeride skiing and snowboarding competition, “2027 FWT JAPAN SERIES,” will take place in 2027. This season, the series expands to 5 venues and a total of 9 competitions, including one of the world’s few 4* competitions at HAKUBA VALLEY.
Facts
2027 FWT JAPAN SERIES
A total of 5 venues
A total of 9 competitions
4* competition
Started in Switzerland in 1996
2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps
Companies mentioned：Freeride World Tour、FWT Management S.A.、FWT JAPAN事務局、株式会社アースホッパー、HAKUBA VALLEY、ARAI MOUNTAIN RESORT、湯沢中里スノーリゾート、ニセコ東急グラン・ヒラフ、ムイカスノーリゾート、国際スキー・スノーボード連盟、FIS、国際オリンピック委員会、IOC、LiveHeats、アースホッパー
Scene uses AI to help write, review, and search technical documents such as specifications for design work, boosting design speed and quality
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Scene株式会社 has released new features—Pages, AI Review, and AI Search—within Scene Workspace, its AI work platform for manufacturers, to support the creation of technical documents for design work. The features aim to improve design speed and quality by reducing document preparation time, preventing omissions during reviews, and enabling the reuse of accumulated expertise.
Shijonawate bakery “Panista” expands hometown tax gift selection to 3 varieties, adding 20 assorted breads selected by the owner and 10 donuts in 2 colors
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Panista, a bakery in Shijonawate City operated by 株式会社パニスタ, has added “Assorted Selection of Our Signature Breads (20 pieces)” and “Set of 10 Colorful Chocolate Donuts in 2 Varieties” as hometown tax gifts, bringing the total to 3 varieties including existing products.
Facts
The gift selection now includes a total of 3 varieties
Assorted Selection of Our Signature Breads (20 pieces total)
Set of 10 Colorful Chocolate Donuts in 2 Varieties
The dough is made with 100% domestically grown wheat
Took over the equipment and location of a bakery that had operated for approximately 30 years
The film “Hana’s Santa” has added a screenplay based on the true story of a betrayal involving more than 200 million yen experienced by director Hideo Kawabata. A PR article by the representative of 感謝株式会社.
Facts
The total damages amounted to more than 200 million yen
Those 2 people led 1,200 agencies to cancel their contracts
How can HR initiatives lead to change on the ground? Special session to be held at an HR networking event
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4designs株式会社 will hold a special session for HR professionals in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on November 4, 2026, offering perspectives and practical tips on turning initiatives into change on the ground.
Don’t let HR initiatives end with “We tried it, but nothing changed.” HR networking event and special session to be held in Nihonbashi on November 4
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一般社団法人プロティアン・キャリア協会 will hold a networking event for HR professionals in Nihonbashi on November 4, 2026, aiming to address the challenge of initiatives failing to lead to change.
Singer-songwriter Gaku to release 1st digital album “number” on November 18; title track “Good Day” available early today!
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Singer-songwriter Gaku will release the 1st digital album “number” on November 18, 2026, and make the new song “Good Day” available early. He will also perform a solo concert at Shibuya eggman in Tokyo on December 15.
[New product] The design changes when you pour in coffee! “Initial D” heat-changing mug now available for general sale!
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株式会社フェイス has begun general sales of a heat-changing mug featuring “Initial D,” a product licensed by 講談社. The ceramic mug changes its design when hot water is poured in and is available in a total of 2 designs.
ESR launches slim, lightweight magnetic stand case for iPad
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Tech brand ESR has launched the “ESR AirStance Magnetic Case,” a magnetic stand case for iPad. Its slim, lightweight design features a stand adjustable to 3 angles and a powerful magnetic attachment. Sales began on Amazon on October 27, 2026.
More than 1,600 units of “Citrus” by Cosme Dorce (コスメドルチェ), a Korean-origin serum cleanser, were sold in about 10 minutes after launch on the TikTok live commerce channel “Tsubame Channel,” operated by 株式会社Sホールディングス.
Jie Zhong's Column: Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War—How Drones Benefit the Armed Forces' Artillery Units
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Jie Zhong, an associate research fellow at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research, analyzed lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war, noting that while drones can greatly reduce artillery strike costs and improve accuracy, they cannot replace artillery. Taiwan's armed forces should learn from Ukraine's “drone-artillery combined brigade” model and strengthen drone coordination with artillery units while older artillery remains in service.
Facts
The Ministry of National Defense has completed the first round of force-structure adjustments centered on “asymmetric capabilities” and is preparing to launch a second phase of adjustments to increase the importance of drones in artillery units.
Destroying multiple selected targets in an enemy force's position system with 20 FPV drones costs approximately 20,000 U.S. dollars.
Traditional unguided high-explosive shells cost approximately 3,000 to 4,000 U.S. dollars each, while high-tech guided artillery shells can cost 80,000 to 150,000 U.S. dollars each.
A basic FPV tactical drone costs approximately 300 to 500 U.S. dollars per unit, while an upgraded model equipped with night-vision/thermal imaging costs approximately 800 to 1,500 U.S. dollars.
Drones accounted for approximately 66% of Russia's tank losses in the Russia-Ukraine war, but the proportion destroyed by drones acting alone was only 15% to 20%.
Taiwan's armed forces will receive reinforcements of 111 HIMARS multiple rocket systems and 60 M109A7 self-propelled howitzers.
The author is Jie Zhong, an appointed associate research fellow at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research's Institute for National Defense Strategy and Resources.
Lee Chi-tse's View: Japan's Alliance Anxiety Behind Its Three Red Lines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At the “Fuji Dialogue” in Tokyo, Japan National Defense Academy President Yoshihide Yoshida set out three red lines: defending the First Island Chain, maintaining nuclear deterrence, and ensuring technological superiority. The remarks reflect anxiety within the Japan-U.S. alliance.
Facts
At the 13th Fuji Dialogue, Yoshihide Yoshida set out three non-negotiable red lines in the competition with China.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Landau hopes the three security documents Japan plans to revise this year will remain aligned with U.S. strategy.
The New START Treaty expired on February 5 this year.
A new batch of arms sales to Taiwan, worth approximately one hundred forty hundred million U.S. dollars, was still awaiting approval as of early October.
Hsieh Ming-jui's View: Cognitive Warfare Over Urban Renewal in Taipei Under the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article analyzes differences in the urban renewal policies of Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang in the 2026 nine-in-one elections. Drawing on four years of practical experience, Chiang is advancing “Urban Renewal 5099,” focusing on lowering thresholds and expanding capacity. Shen, meanwhile, put forward the vision of “Unlimited Urban Renewal” ahead of the election, emphasizing solutions to review bottlenecks and resettlement issues. The author says Shen is using cognitive warfare tactics, appealing to voters with an ideal vision and reflecting the election battle between practical experience and vision.
Facts
The 2026 Republic of China local public officials elections are scheduled for 2026年11月28日.
The Executive Yuan passed draft amendments to the Urban Renewal Act on 2026年7月16日.
Key elements of Chiang Wan-an's urban renewal policy include lowering the integration threshold from 75% to 50% and raising the floor area ratio from 225% to 300%.
Shen Po-yang introduced the concept of “Unlimited Urban Renewal” in 2026年9月 and published a written policy statement in October.
The most damaging tactic in cognitive warfare is the dissemination of partially true and partially false information (Mal-information).
Shen Po-yang's talking points include “you only have to move once” to reduce residents' resistance to relocation.
Yang Congrong's View: The Limits of Social Housing Policy and the Challenge of Housing Justice in Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Yang Congrong analyzes the challenges facing Taiwan's social housing policy, including low completion rates and the possibility that landlords will pass rent subsidies on to tenants through rent increases. He stresses the need to integrate housing policy tools and make data publicly available and transparent to ensure housing justice is truly realized.
Facts
As of the end of August 2026, Taiwan had 127,693 social housing units counted toward its target, of which only 47,111 had been completed, or about 37%.
The central government's expanded rent subsidy program for 2026 aimed to cover 750,000 households, but the cumulative number of beneficiary households had already reached about 850,000 by the end of June that year.
On paper, fewer than 4 out of every 10 social housing units have actually been built, leaving renters waiting years for a place in the lottery.
Starting in 2026, new rent subsidy applications will be limited to tenants of legal residences, excluding rooftop additions and illegal structures.
The author, Yang Congrong, is a current affairs commentator, a review committee member of the Citizen Congress Watch, and chair of the ESG Carbon Reduction Alliance. He also teaches at National Taiwan Normal University.
Lin Renbin's View: Can 台積電 Build Its Own Nuclear Power Plant With SMRs? What Key Proof Is Still Needed to Move From Technical Vision to Commercial Power Supply
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Author Lin Renbin analyzes the feasibility of 台積電 adopting small modular reactors (SMRs), noting that while there is demand for low-carbon power, the path from technical concept to commercial power supply still needs to pass engineering, regulatory and social-governance tests.
Facts
清華大學 signed a cooperation agreement with U.S.-based NuCube Energy on October 19 to exchange views and assess the development, research applications and deployment feasibility of MMR technology.
Public filings submitted by NuCube to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) state that the NuSun design has not received approval or a permit from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the design or its use at any site.
Under Article 5 of the current Electricity Act, power companies operating nuclear power plants are in principle limited to public entities, except when approved by the electricity regulatory authority.
The Nuclear Reactor Facilities Regulation Act covers construction and operating licenses, as well as the technical, management and financial capabilities operators must have.
The Nuclear Damage Compensation Act governs nuclear facility operators' liability for damages and their financial guarantees.
Lu Shaowei's Column: Easing the Ban on New Gasoline Cars Still Cannot Reverse Europe's Auto Industry Decline
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The EU has relaxed its policy banning sales of new gasoline cars in 2035, lowering the emissions-reduction standard to 87.5% in response to weaker-than-expected demand for electric vehicles and automakers' losses.
Facts
The three major political groups in the European Parliament reached a compromise last week, planning to further relax the 2035 carbon-emissions standards for new cars.
Under the relaxation, the actual emissions reduction required of vehicles could fall to as little as 87.5%.
European automakers have collectively recorded more than $55 billion in asset write-downs and restructuring costs.
Stellantis reported a massive net loss of 22.3 billion euros in its 2025 financial statements.
Chinese automakers' share of the European market rose to 12.7% in the first 3 quarters of this year.
Chinese automakers reached a 14.5% share of the European market in September this year.
Data for January-September this year show that new-energy vehicles accounted for nearly seven-tenths of the EU market, while battery-electric vehicles accounted for just over two-tenths.
Opinion: Why Run When You Know You'll Lose? Unpacking the DPP's 'Tian Ji's Horse-Racing' Strategy in the Capital's Election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A part-time associate researcher at National Chengchi University's College of International Affairs analyzes the Taipei mayoral race, saying the Democratic Progressive Party is using a 'modified version of Tian Ji's horse-racing strategy' by fielding Shen Boyang against Chiang Wan-an, with the aim of politically wearing down its opponent rather than winning the election.
Facts
The DPP's decision to field Shen Boyang in the Taipei mayoral race is seen as a strategic sacrifice of its 'inferior horse.'
Chiang Wan-an is described as the 'superior horse,' backed by the advantages of incumbency and vast administrative resources.
The DPP strategists' aim is to prevent Chiang Wan-an from becoming an unstoppable political force if he wins reelection.
Shen Boyang's public image has undergone a 180-degree change, as he has been forced to alter his appearance and behavior to suit party interests.
The DPP's reuse of the mass-recall campaign's rally style has been criticized as a poor imitation.
Opinion: The U.S.-China AI Technology War and Global Governance—How Can Taiwan's Artificial Intelligence Basic Act Build Safety Standards on the Front Line of Democracy?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines the geopolitical implications of global AI governance, arguing that Taiwan needs to strengthen national security through its Artificial Intelligence Basic Act, align with democratic standards in the U.S. and Europe, and build AI governance safety standards on democracy's front line.
Facts
China promulgated the Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services, requiring AI-generated content to reflect core socialist values and establishing a strict review mechanism.
The draft Artificial Intelligence Basic Act advanced by Taiwan's Executive Yuan has established seven basic principles: sustainability, autonomy, privacy, security, transparency, fairness and accountability.
Regulations in Europe and the United States both emphasize digital watermarking of AI-generated content and C2PA content-provenance verification standards to counter cognitive warfare.
Wu Zailin's Column: The Nine-Lives Cat Finally 'Falls'! Huang Qifan's Detention and the End of the Real Estate Era
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Chongqing mayor Huang Qifan was placed under investigation in October 2026, ending his long record of surviving in politics. The article looks back at his career from engineer to mayor, particularly his methods of handling debt and land financing in Chongqing, as well as his unusual standing amid political storms involving Bo Xilai and others.
Wang Qi's View: Who Would Raise Their Hand and Say They Are a 'Foreign-Current Taiwan'?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Veteran media figure Wang Qi analyzes the case of 中天新聞台 being taken off the air, saying the NCC's paralysis has rendered media oversight ineffective. Television stations are increasingly producing biased coverage in pursuit of ratings and political interests, eroding journalistic professionalism.
Facts
Since 2018, 中天新聞台 has been fined 21 times by the NCC, with 14 cases related to politics.
The NCC found that 中天's internal controls had failed and that its chairman had intervened in programming in violation of the news-independence pact.
Original2018年選舉調查顯示，部分頻道對單一候選人播報比例超過5成。
The NCC is currently paralyzed and unable to effectively oversee news stations.
Informal figures show that videos of an election event in Taipei accounted for nearly eight-tenths of the nationwide total.
Opinion: The U.S. Isn't Sure It Can Win the AI Race; Taiwan Shouldn't Claim It as a Government Achievement Either?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. Representative Himes has questioned whether the United States can maintain a permanent lead in AI, while a Stanford report shows the gap between the U.S. and China narrowing. The article urges Taiwan to view the competition rationally, focus on tangible benefits and government performance, and not treat corporate achievements as government accomplishments.
Himes believes the United States cannot lead China indefinitely in frontier AI models and argues that restricting advanced chips from reaching mainland China would extend its advantage.
A Stanford University report says U.S. and Chinese AI models have repeatedly traded places in performance rankings since early last year.
Opinion: After So Many Transformations, Has Even the Original Self Disappeared?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A current affairs observer criticizes Lai Jui-lung's 'Shape-Shifting Longlong' advertisement, saying the strategy of playing sixteen roles failed to establish a clear public image and instead raised voters' concerns about his shifting positions. The writer stresses that politicians should have consistent values and real governing ability.
Facts
Lai Jui-lung, who has long faced criticism for low visibility and an unclear image, launched the 'Shape-Shifting Longlong' advertisement, playing sixteen roles including a grandfather, fisherman, worker, student and engineer.
In the video, complaints about slow transit, uneven roads, streetlights that do not work and clogged drains are raised by 'Character Longlong,' then answered by 'Candidate Longlong.'
An opponent's line, 'Instead of changing again and again, why not take the stage for a debate?' recast 'versatility' as 'fickleness.'
Although there is currently no representative poll proving that centrist voters generally dislike the approach, the divided reactions show that views do not equal approval, and online buzz may simply be an echo of mockery.
The author says Kaohsiung needs a mayor who can tackle traffic, air pollution, housing prices and industrial transformation, not a political actor who changes costumes fastest in a studio.
The first penalty concerns the obligation to disclose advertising information under Article 31, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of the Fraud Crime Hazard Prevention Act。
The second penalty concerns the obligation to handle scam-related advertisements under Article 32, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 of the Fraud Crime Hazard Prevention Act。
Article 21, Paragraph 1 of the Fair Trade Act prohibits false or misleading advertising。
If a platform violates its obligation to handle scam-related advertisements and causes losses to the public，it is jointly and severally liable for compensation with the party that commissioned the advertisement and the funder under Paragraph 2 of the Fraud Crime Hazard Prevention Act。
Food advertising is restricted under Article 28 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation。 It must not be false，exaggerated or likely to cause misunderstanding，and must not claim medical efficacy。
For endorsers who are not well-known public figures，professionals or institutions，their liability under Section 6 of the Fair Trade Act is capped at 10 times the compensation they receive from the advertiser。
Opinion：AI governance must be verifiable：How companies can retain evidence of management
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In response to revisions to the insurance industry’s AI self-regulatory guidelines in March 2026，the author proposes that companies establish an evidence chain covering pre-launch assessments，development documentation，post-launch monitoring and regular audits to ensure AI governance is verifiable。
Facts
On March 3，2026，the insurance industry association revised its Self-Regulatory Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems by the Insurance Industry。
The guidelines apply to AI applications that interact directly with consumers and affect their transaction rights and interests，provide customer service and affect transaction rights and interests，or have a significant impact on operations。
High-risk AI applications must include at least two categories：core operational systems and systems involving massive amounts of personal data。
Companies using third-party AI systems should confirm that providers retain computational logs and specify the responsibilities of both parties in their contracts。
The strength of mature AI governance lies in being able to produce management evidence when scrutinized，not in claiming that the system is under control。
AI data centers drive demand for high-efficiency power！Third-generation semiconductors reshape the supply chain，as Infineon invests 1.1 billion euros in a 12-inch GaN plant
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Infineon announced an investment of 1.1 billion euros to build the world’s first 12-inch GaN power semiconductor mass-production plant in Villach，Austria，to meet demand for high-efficiency power from AI data centers and other applications。 Production is expected to begin by the end of 2027，and the project has received 319 million euros in EU funding。
Facts
Infineon Technologies announced that it will invest about 1.1 billion euros in Villach，Austria，to build the world’s first large-scale GaN power semiconductor production plant using 300 mm (12-inch) wafers。
The new facility is expected to begin production by the end of 2027，with capacity gradually increasing in line with market demand。
The GaN power semiconductor market is projected to reach about 3.5 billion dollars by 2031，with a compound annual growth rate of about 35% from 2025 to 2031。
SiC is suited to high-voltage，high-power applications，while GaN is more commonly used for high-speed switching and compact power-conversion applications。
Direct-to-satellite mobile services gain momentum！遠傳電信 partners with Elveo Mobile to advance terrestrial-satellite integration，while 台灣大哥大 hopes collaboration will spur regulatory easing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
遠傳電信 announced a cooperation agreement with Elveo Mobile to promote direct-to-satellite mobile technology and services，with plans to integrate them with existing mobile networks。 台灣大哥大 said it welcomed another industry player joining international satellite communications cooperation and hoped that technology exchanges，resource sharing and infrastructure collaboration would strengthen Taiwan’s communications resilience，while calling for relevant regulations to be eased more quickly。
Facts
遠傳電信 and Elveo Mobile signed a cooperation agreement to promote direct-to-satellite mobile technology and services。
遠傳電信 General Manager 井琪 said next-generation communications will move toward deep integration of diverse networks on the ground，in the air and in space。
台灣大哥大 was Elveo Mobile’s first telecommunications partner in Taiwan，with cooperation beginning in March 2024。
台灣大哥大 and Elveo Mobile completed tests in November 2024 of text messaging and voice calls between ordinary mobile phones via satellite。
台灣大哥大 completed a ground-station resilience and backup test in northern Taiwan in September this year。
台灣大哥大 signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with AST SpaceMobile during the Mobile World Congress in March this year。
Elveo Mobile CEO Ramu Potarazu said the company is building a satellite communications network that combines satellite assets，global spectrum resources and mobile network partners。
Companies mentioned：遠傳電信、Elveo Mobile、台灣大哥大、AST SpaceMobile、Lynk Global
旺宏 posts record third-quarter revenue and profit！Wu Min-chiu：Capacity focused on data centers and space，with eMMC NAND volumes ramping up next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
旺宏 posted record revenue and profit in the third quarter of 2026，with a gross margin of 70.5%。 With capacity limited，the company will direct new capacity toward eMMC NAND and NAND，focusing on the data center and space markets，and expects 3D NAND revenue to grow significantly next year。
Facts
Original旺宏2026年第三季合併營收為242.37億元，季增27%、年增195%。
旺宏’s gross margin topped 70.5% for the first time in the third quarter，while its operating margin was 53.4%。
NAND accounted for about 47% of 旺宏’s third-quarter revenue，up 39% quarter on quarter and 768% year on year。
旺宏 initially planned to invest NT$22 billion at the beginning of this year，and its board later approved NT$15.8 billion for capacity expansion。
旺宏 generated NT$13.392 billion in operating cash flow in the third quarter，with free cash flow of about NT$9 billion。
旺宏 plans to make 96-layer products its main eMMC NAND offering next year。
旺宏 launched a new 3D NOR design in October this year and plans to introduce high-density 2Gb and 4Gb products within one to two years。
No extension for Systex acquisition！台灣大哥大’s Jamie Lin：Fully confident！On overtaking Chunghwa Telecom’s share price，“it’s only a matter of time”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣大哥大 General Manager Jamie Lin announced that the tender offer for 精誠資訊 will close on November 5 with no extension，and expressed full confidence in meeting the target。 He also said 台灣大哥大’s profit growth outpaced 中華電信，and that its share price surpassing its rival was only a matter of time。
Facts
台灣大哥大’s tender offer for 精誠資訊 runs through November 5 and will not be extended again。
台灣大哥大 General Manager Jamie Lin expressed full confidence in surpassing the minimum threshold for its tender offer for 精誠資訊。
Jamie Lin believes it is only a matter of time before 台灣大哥大’s share price surpasses 中華電信。
台灣大哥大 has the highest year-on-year profit growth among Taiwan’s three major telecommunications companies this year。
Jamie Lin noted that 中華電信’s profits over the past few months included one-time real estate gains。
Telecom means trust！台灣大哥大 joins NewebPay and four other major partners to expand its BNPL footprint，as Jamie Lin reveals key to keeping bad debts low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣大哥大 is expanding its “Big Bro Pays in Installments” BNPL service into travel，pet care and medical services，with cumulative users up 49.9% year on year。 General Manager Jamie Lin stressed that telecom payment records help AI risk controls，keeping bad-debt rates below industry peers，and said the goal is to serve people without credit cards or with low credit limits。
Facts
台灣大哥大 announced an expansion of the “Big Bro Pays in Installments” service in partnership with five major partners。
As of the end of September 2026，cumulative users of “Big Bro Pays in Installments” were up 49.9% from the same period last year。
Customers using the service for the first time at 可樂旅遊 had an average transaction value 32% higher than existing users。
台灣大哥大 is exploring the use of telecom service histories and payment records to supplement traditional credit data，allowing eligible users to access installment credit。
Jamie Lin said that，when comparing BNPL businesses alone，台灣大哥大 has a lower bad-debt rate than domestic and overseas peers。
台灣大哥大 said that opening a “Big Bro Pays” account carries no fees，while interest depends on the number of installments。
There are nearly 800，000 people in nontraditional employment across Taiwan，and some have stable incomes but do not meet conventional credit assessment criteria。
AI computing bottlenecks go beyond GPUs！Betting on Taiwan’s supply chain，Playground Global partner Pat Gelsinger brings 6 startups to Taiwan to target memory，packaging，optical interconnects and power supply
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Playground Global partner Gelsinger visited Taiwan with six startups to showcase new technologies including AI memory and packaging, emphasizing the importance of Taiwan’s supply chain to technology mass production。
Facts
Playground Global manages about $1.7 billion in assets and was founded in 2015。
Nagare Labs received $5 million in funding led by Playground Global and launched its Z2RAM memory technology。
Ayar Labs is working with 台積電、聯發科、世芯-KY and 緯穎 to advance optical interconnect technology。
PicoJool completed a $27.5 million Series A funding round and is continuing to develop VCSEL products。
Powerlattice technology can reduce overall computing power consumption by more than 50% under simulated conditions。
Gelsinger visited Taiwan again on the 27th and held a press conference。
Memory price hikes trigger a rush to order early！華碩’s 廖逸翔：Commercial PCs face gradual price increases as the company pushes “cloud-edge hybrid” opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
華碩 General Manager 廖逸翔 said businesses are buying PCs early because component costs are rising, with prices set to climb nearly one-third in the first half of 2026。To reduce cloud Token costs, 華碩 is promoting cloud-edge hybrid computing and has unveiled the ExpertBook A7 commercial laptop。
Facts
華碩 expects PC prices to rise nearly one-third in the first half of 2026。
華碩’s commercial product shipments rose about 22% year over year in the first half of 2026。
華碩 engineers used about $300 in cloud Token credits on an internal development project over three days。
華碩 unveiled the ASUS ExpertBook A7 commercial laptop, with a suggested retail price starting at NT$44,900。
Small and medium-sized enterprises account for about 98% of businesses in Taiwan, or about 1.71 million companies。
DRAM and SSD costs still have room to rise by at least 5% through the first half of 2027。
宏達電 unveils VIVEE, a personal AI companion with long-term memory and a developing personality！U.S. pre-order offer at $99; Taiwan launch planned before year-end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
宏達電 unveiled VIVEE, a personal AI device with long-term memory and a developing personality。It is available for pre-order in the U.S. for $99 and is set to launch in Taiwan before year-end。
Facts
宏達電 unveiled its personal AI product VIVEE on the 27th。
VIVEE is available in the U.S. at a promotional pre-order price of $99。
VIVEE is expected to launch in Taiwan by the end of this year。
VIVEE features a camera-free design and a physical mute switch。
VIVEE’s host unit comes in Cosmic Black, Starlight Silver, Pearl White, Lucky Gold and Gemstone Red。
Supporting validation of new materials for High-NA EUV！汎銓 partners with NARLabs to develop “fab-like” technology, aiming to shorten advanced-process pilot production cycles
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Semiconductor materials analysis company 汎銓（6830） said it is partnering with 國家實驗研究院’s 國家儀器科技研究中心 to develop “fab-like production-line validation technology”。The initiative aims to extend services to pre-production simulation and validation, helping customers identify problems earlier and shorten advanced-process pilot production cycles。
Facts
Semiconductor materials analysis company 汎銓（6830） said it is partnering with 國家實驗研究院’s 國家儀器科技研究中心 to develop “fab-like production-line validation technology”。
Fab-like technology aims to extend services beyond materials analysis after process completion to include process simulation and validation before mass production。
汎銓 plans to integrate materials analysis capabilities including low- to high-temperature atomic layer deposition（ALD）, fab-like production-line validation and transmission electron microscopy（TEM）。
汎銓’s existing low-temperature ALD coverage analysis technology was cited by 艾司摩爾（ASML） when it presented High-NA EUV lithography technology at an 國際光電工程學會（SPIE） forum。
Fab-like operations focus on process simulation and validation during the research and development phase and are not mass-production lines at a formal wafer fab。
汎銓 said it has used resources and equipment from 國研院’s 國儀中心 Advanced Semiconductor Materials Analysis Technology R&D Platform since last year to develop fab-like validation technology。
汎銓 did not provide quantitative data on actual reductions in pilot production time or costs, and the benefits remain to be verified through future customer cases。
IPO filing reveals Anthropic holds $131.7 billion in liquid assets, surpassing most U.S. companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic holds $131.7 billion in liquid assets, more than most U.S. companies including 亞馬遜 and 輝達, and trails only 波克夏 and Alphabet。The figure highlights the capital-intensive nature of the AI industry, but the company faces cash-flow pressure and profitability challenges from massive computing-power contracts。
Facts
Anthropic holds a total of $131.7 billion in cash and short-term investments。
Anthropic’s liquid assets exceed those of 亞馬遜、Meta、微軟 and 輝達。
波克夏海瑟威 leads with $365.5 billion in cash and short-term investments。
Anthropic obtains computing resources through 亞馬遜 AWS and Trainium chips。
Google provides Anthropic with TPU chips and cloud infrastructure。
Alphabet has $242.5 billion in cash and short-term investments。
亞馬遜 has $123 billion in cash and short-term investments。
〈Precious metals closing〉Gold rises 1% as Fed meeting begins; oil price decline adds support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Gold rose about 1% on Tuesday（27th）, with lower oil prices providing support as markets focused on the Fed’s decision and the situation in the Middle East。Spot gold was at $4,055.14, while the market put the odds of a Fed rate hike in December at 83%。
Facts
Spot gold rose 1% to $4,055.14 an ounce
U.S. December gold futures settled 0.9% higher at $4,074.60 an ounce
Spot silver rose 0.5% to $54.20 an ounce
Spot platinum rose 0.3% to $1,530.75 an ounce
Spot palladium fell 2.1% to $1,027.67 an ounce
Traders put the odds of a Fed rate hike in December at 83%
特斯拉 and Turo have teamed up to offer FSD rental experiences, responding to market demand for autonomous driving technology。FSD has 1.74 million active users, and investor optimism that the Robotaxi business will drive profit growth has helped shares rise for 2 straight days。
Facts
特斯拉 and Turo have teamed up to offer FSD rental experiences
Turo estimates that total bookings will reach $3.3 billion this year
55% of Americans and 71% of Gen Z are interested in autonomous driving technology
“We’ve seen this model before！” ‘The Big Short’ trader explains why he is shorting CoreWeave
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Seawolf Capital established a short position based on concerns about CoreWeave’s ability to secure financing and its financial leverage。The team believes GPU supply is expanding rapidly and the chips have short economic lives; if CoreWeave cannot continue to obtain low-cost funding, its operations will face major challenges。
Facts
Seawolf Capital has established a short position in CoreWeave。
Seawolf Capital holds positions in Transocean and Aercap Holdings。
Danny wrote in a Substack post that the trade is a bet on CoreWeave’s ability to access funding and its financing costs。
Danny believes CoreWeave must be able to raise hundreds of billions of dollars more on terms that help increase shareholder value。
Danny said that despite strong demand for computing power, the future supply of competitive chips is expanding at a staggering pace。
Moses once compared CoreWeave to co-working company WeWork on a program。
Is the year-end Santa Claus rally about to begin? That depends on whether these 三 major variables stay out of the way
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
This article analyzes the potential for a seasonal year-end rally in U.S. stocks, noting that while historical data support an upward trend, uncertainty surrounding three major variables—tech earnings, Fed interest rates and the midterm elections—must be overcome. It also examines structural changes, including weakening AI momentum and improving market breadth.
Facts
Since 1928, the S&P 500 has followed an average pattern of rising from late July to early September, retreating in late October, and turning higher toward year-end.
In 18 of the 19 U.S. midterm elections since 1950, the S&P 500 rose in the 5 days before voting, with a median gain of 2.7%.
Since the current bull market began in autumn 2022, the AI stock index tracked by 高盛 has surged 353%, while non-AI stocks gained 49% over the same period.
According to data dating back to 1950, Oct. 28 has historically been the single strongest average trading day of the year for U.S. stocks.
Since late September, the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index has outperformed the Nasdaq 100 Index by 8.1 percentage points.
U.S. stocks haven’t crashed, but trading is tough; 高盛 says Wall Street trading has become “impossible to navigate”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
高盛 trader Morawiecki said Wall Street is facing sharp strategy rotations, with AI stocks and momentum strategies suffering steep pullbacks. Market volatility is frequent, but the VIX remains low overall; money is shifting toward the quality factor, while companies face a dilemma over AI spending.
Facts
高盛 senior macro trader Morawiecki described the market over the past two to three weeks as “impossible to navigate” for investors.
希捷科技’s record earnings aren’t enough; shares plunge 6% after hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
希捷科技 reported record earnings and revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, both beating expectations. But its shares plunged more than 6% after hours amid slightly higher capital spending and concerns about the business cycle.
Facts
希捷科技 posted record earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2027.
希捷科技’s adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter were $7.68, beating Wall Street’s estimate of $7.45.
希捷科技’s first-quarter revenue rose 61% year over year to $4.23 billion.
希捷科技 shares plunged more than 6% at one point after hours on Tuesday.
希捷科技’s capital investment in the first quarter was $211 million, above analysts’ prior estimate of $202 million.
希捷 forecasts adjusted earnings per share of $9.20 for the second quarter, with a midpoint revenue estimate of $4.8 billion.
Companies mentioned：希捷科技、Seagate Technology、威騰電子、Western Digital
Anthropic IPO lifts 博通! Analyst upgrades shares to Buy, sets price target of $400
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic’s IPO filing disclosed the scale of its $161.2 billion partnership with 博通, prompting D.A. Davidson to upgrade 博通 to Buy and set a price target of $400, lifting 博通 shares.
Facts
D.A. Davidson upgraded 博通 from “Neutral” to “Buy” and raised its price target from $350 to $400.
Anthropic has committed to spending $161.2 billion with 博通.
博通 shares surged 4% on Tuesday to $342.33 each.
Anthropic expects to purchase at least 16 GW of computing capacity from 博通 between now and 2028.
博通 faces maximum first-year financial exposure of $43 billion in connection with $63 billion in hardware leasing transactions.
OpenAI raised $122 billion earlier this year, with another $30 billion in financing in the works.
博通 shares currently trade at about 16 times its projected 2027 earnings per share.
New York FX: Dollar rises as markets focus on central bank rate decisions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The dollar edged higher on Tuesday as markets focused on rate decision meetings at the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan. Investors are awaiting signals from policymakers on the economic outlook and the direction of interest rates, with all three major central banks expected to leave rates unchanged.
Facts
The dollar edged higher on Tuesday (27), with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) up 0.31% at 102.
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its latest policy decision on Wednesday, the European Central Bank will announce its decision on Thursday, and the Bank of Japan will wrap up this week’s central bank meetings on Friday.
Markets expect the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan to leave interest rates unchanged.
The euro has fallen 1.70% against the dollar this month, potentially making it the worst-performing developed-market currency in October.
The dollar rose 0.24% against the yen to 157.90 yen.
博通 launches $63 billion financing plan; bank group may issue $21 billion in bonds as early as early next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
博通 is raising $63 billion in financing to help Anthropic buy chips. A bank group plans to issue $21 billion in corporate bonds, while 黑石 is contributing $9 billion, reflecting the immense funding needs of AI.
Facts
博通 is raising up to $63 billion in financing to fund Anthropic’s chip purchases.
The participating banks may issue up to about $21 billion in investment-grade corporate bonds as early as the start of next year.
美國銀行, 花旗 and 摩根士丹利 are helping arrange the $63 billion transaction.
The bank group will provide about $42 billion in loans, which will be senior secured debt.
黑石 has committed $9 billion as the lead investor in the remaining financing.
More than copywriting! 沃爾瑪 brings AI into stores, bakeries and logistics operations as frontline workers grow more confident in AI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
沃爾瑪 released its first global survey of employee confidence in AI, finding that most employees feel confident. The company is combining resources from OpenAI and Google to bring AI technology into frontline settings, including stores, logistics and bakeries, to improve operational efficiency and employee skills.
Facts
沃爾瑪 surveyed about 2.1 million employees worldwide and received more than 1.7 million responses.
77% of office employees said they were fairly confident using AI tools.
84% of frontline workers in the United States said they were confident using digital tools.
沃爾瑪 is working with OpenAI and Google to offer AI certification courses.
Processing time for some customer service cases can be reduced by up to 40%.
The apparel product development timeline can be shortened by up to 18 weeks.
Since 2016, 沃爾瑪 Academy has recorded more than 4 million training completions.
Major U.S. stock indexes all closed higher on Tuesday, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surging 3.60%.
Anthropic filed to list on the Nasdaq, lifting chip stocks.
Demand for Meta’s $25 billion stock offering reached 5 times the size of the issue.
波音 shares plunged nearly 11%, as the market was disappointed by the pace of 737 MAX production increases and the long-term cash flow outlook.
輝達 will invest $3 billion in Meta’s recent stock offering.
通用汽車 announced it will move its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq, effective Nov. 17.
Wall Street analysts expect the Fed may raise interest rates once more by the end of this year, and may raise them once more in 2027.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、博通、Meta、甲骨文、Cerebras、Alphabet、微軟、亞馬遜、聯準會、D.A. Davidson、輝達、蘋果、波音、UPS、通用汽車、康寧、紐柯、Pentair、Taco、皇家加勒比、Argent Capital Management、SWBC、Edward Jones
〈Taiwan Stocks: Key News Before the Market Opens〉New Taiwan dollar surges on heavy volume, rises 5.6 fen to close at 32.452; 旺宏 posts record Q3 EPS of 5.52 yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
New Taiwan dollar rises to close at 32.452 yuan on the 27th; 旺宏 posts record-high Q3 EPS of 5.52 yuan; 力成 hopes to form strategic alliances and continue raising prices; central bank warns of AI risks.
Facts
The New Taiwan dollar closed at 32.452 to the U.S. dollar on the 27th, appreciating by 5.6 fen.
旺宏 reported third-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of 5.52 yuan, a record for a single quarter.
From the start of this year through Oct. 21, foreign investors' net fund outflows reached US$77.6 billion.
力成 said price increases vary by product, ranging from single-digit to double-digit percentages.
The central bank forecasts Taiwan's economic growth rate (GDP) will still reach 5.82% next year.
〈Energy After the Close〉Middle East talks signal de-escalation; oil prices fall nearly $2 but remain near a six-month high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Oil prices fell nearly $2 as Middle East talks eased tensions, but Brent crude remained at a six-month high as geopolitical risks persisted.
Facts
Brent crude futures fell $1.93, or 1.67%, to settle at $113.88 a barrel on Tuesday.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures fell $1.86, or 1.83%, to $99.90 a barrel.
The Houthis claimed they attacked Saudi Arabia's largest refinery, the Ras Tanura refinery, with ballistic missiles.
瑞銀 estimates Brent crude will remain near $110 a barrel at the end of this year.
October was the worst month for attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent waters since the organization began tracking global maritime security incidents in 2017.
Russian refineries processed 25% more crude in the second half of October than at the start of the month.
波音 plunges more than 10%! 737 MAX production ramp-up falls short of expectations; $10 billion cash flow target delayed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
波音's third-quarter results showed revenue growth and narrowing losses, but the 737 MAX production ramp-up lagged behind schedule. Its target of producing 52 aircraft a month was pushed back to 2027, and its $10 billion free cash flow target to 2029, sending shares down more than 10%.
Facts
波音's third-quarter revenue rose 4% year over year to $24.188 billion, while its net loss narrowed to $116 million.
波音's plan to produce 52 737 MAX aircraft a month was pushed back to the second half of 2027.
波音's target of achieving $10 billion in free cash flow was delayed until 2029.
波音 shares plunged 10.71% as production ramp-up fell short of expectations.
Revenue at 波音's Defense, Space & Security division rose 15% year over year to $7.935 billion in the third quarter.
Brazil's political turmoil continues after election; Flavio reportedly flees the country despite travel restrictions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Brazil was rocked by political turmoil after President Lula's election victory. The Supreme Court ordered travel restrictions on losing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, but he has reportedly fled to the United States. The U.S. State Department confirmed it would issue a visa and signaled a willingness to grant asylum, while Brazilian police are tracing his route out of the country. The episode reflects deepening political polarization since Brazil's election.
Good Morning World》September securities transfer deposits near a record 4.7 trillion; foreign currency deposits top 10 trillion for the first time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A central bank report said net foreign fund outflows totaled $54.3 billion, while foreign currency deposits topped 10 trillion for the first time; 輝達 and Meta deepened cooperation, with 輝達 investing $3 billion, and Anthropic launched plans for an IPO seeking to raise more than $100 billion; candidate number drawings are underway for the 2026 nine-in-one elections, with candidates in Taipei and Kaohsiung drawing specific numbers.
Facts
Net foreign fund outflows have totaled $54.3 billion since July this year
The central bank forecasts economic growth of 11.48% this year
輝達 will also invest $3 billion in Meta's stock offering
Will provide $63 billion in financing to help Anthropic make purchases
EU representative office uses comic to lampoon China; One China principle is pure fiction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The representative office in the EU has released political comic material for the 3rd consecutive year, likening China's so-called “One China principle” to a fictional fairy tale. The humorous approach counters China's narrative and conveys Taiwan's position.
First Israeli election exit polls show opposition narrowly ahead, short of a majority
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The first exit polls in Israel's election showed the opposition bloc narrowly ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's bloc, but short of a majority in the 120-seat parliament; 聯合黨 remained the largest single party.
Facts
Israel's parliament, with 120 seats
The opposition bloc is projected to win 52 or 53 seats
Investors rekindle enthusiasm for AI stocks; U.S. markets close higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anthropic announced an IPO for next month, rekindling investor enthusiasm for AI stocks and lifting U.S. markets across the board; 費半 surged nearly 400 points.
Facts
Original（中央社紐約27日綜合外電報導）
Recently announced it will launch an initial public offering next month
The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 15.99 points
or 0.03%
Closing at 52377.57 points
The S&P 500 rose 45.83 points
Or 0.60%
Closing at 7722.60
The Nasdaq surged 308.43 points
Or 1.18%
Closing at 26477.81
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 399.03 points
長榮航空 transports a bongo antelope to Taiwan to support breeding program; animal expected to go on public display in a month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
長榮航空 helped transport Harris, a male bongo antelope from the 美國休士頓動物園, to Taiwan for a breeding program at 台北市立動物園. He is expected to go on public display after completing quarantine.
Facts
Arrived in Taiwan late on the 27th
Expected to complete quarantine in a month
Only 5 females remain
The entire journey took about 18 hours
Secured with 7 standard aviation straps
The total securing force was at least 10,000 kilograms
Diplomatic efforts resume to ease Middle East conflict; international oil prices fall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
International oil prices fell as diplomatic efforts to resolve the Middle East conflict resumed and Israel held parliamentary elections. New York WTI crude settled at $99.90 a barrel, while London Brent crude closed at $113.88 a barrel.
Unpacking Old Photos》Fleeting Glimpses: Dianji Theater
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
麻豆 Dianji Theater was built in 1938 and was once an important local arts and cultural venue. It closed in 1987. It was designated a historic building in Tainan in 2018 and also served as a filming location for the movie 《浮光掠影》.
Facts
Officially opened in 1938
More than 280 ping in total
The first theater in 12 townships
It finally closed its doors in 1987
In 2007, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival
Invited 35 renowned directors
to make a 3-minute short film on the theme of “film”
On November 13, 2018, the building was announced as a historic building in Tainan City under the name “原電姬館”
Freshness and quality matter to 60% of doctors when choosing ingredients
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
As the second installment in a series on busy doctors’ cooking frequency and recipes, this article presents survey results on the cuisines they eat most often and the seasonings they can’t do without.
How should 1.1 billion yen in assets be protected? Asset allocation for medical corporation directors in their 60s
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
The assets of medical corporation owners may be spread across 4 entities: the medical corporation itself, an MS corporation, an asset management company, and the chairperson personally. It is important to manage assets according to each entity’s role and financial characteristics and to review the overall asset allocation.