President Lai: Taiwan on the front line in addressing undersea cable risks and China’s transnational repression
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te met with a European cross-party parliamentary delegation attending the 2026 Formosa Club Taipei Annual Meeting, stressing that Taiwan would stand bravely on the front line in addressing international undersea cable risk management and challenges from China’s transnational repression. He also discussed cooperation with Europe to build trusted supply chains in fields including AI, drones and semiconductors.
Candidate for township representative in Guanxi, Hsinchu County, suspected of vote-buying; Hsinchu prosecutors seek detention of 2 people
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A candidate surnamed Fan for township representative in Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County, is suspected of using vote brokers to bribe voters with NT$1,000 per vote. The Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office searched 6 locations and summoned 30 people for questioning, then sought the detention of the candidate and 1 vote broker.
Facts
NT$1,000 per vote
Searched 6 locations
A total of 30 people were questioned
Seized 6 mobile phones
NT$111,000 in cash
In August this year
The 5 vote brokers surnamed Lin, Fan, Liu, Chen and Yan
Comedian Huang Yi-hao suspected of being targeted by Chinese cross-border repression; 國台辦 denies it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Comedian Huang Yi-hao was injured in a car collision in September. 新北檢警 found that Chinese individuals were suspected of planning a staged car crash across borders to prevent him from performing. 國台辦 spokesperson Chen Binhua denied the claim of “cross-border repression,” calling it baseless and political manipulation. 陸委會 said it was drafting legal amendments to counter cross-border repression.
Man colludes with 3 Chinese medicine clinics to defraud insurers of NT$18 million; Taipei police arrest 33 and refer them for prosecution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Yeh colluded with 3 Chinese medicine clinics in New Taipei City, using other people’s National Health Insurance cards to create false medical records and claim reimbursement from indemnity insurance policies. The illicit proceeds totaled about NT$18 million. Taipei police arrested 33 people and referred them for prosecution.
Industry New Talent training subsidy to cover paid AI subscriptions for the first time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
勞動部勞動力發展署 announced that next year’s “Industry New Talent Program” will for the first time subsidize young people’s paid subscriptions to AI tools, with subsidies of up to NT$8,000. It will also continue to offer training fee subsidies of up to NT$100,000 and full reimbursement of participants’ out-of-pocket costs.
旗津醫院’s “All-Age Integrated Care Center” offers consultations without requiring hospital admission
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
高雄市立旗津醫院 has established an “All-Age Integrated Care Center” offering consultations on applying for long-term care, connections to resources, and assistance with transportation, allowing residents to access care information and support nearby without being admitted to the hospital.
Man stabbed 7 times, allegedly extorted and dumped on highway; police pursue suspects and vehicle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Huang and a friend were heading south on the highway on their return trip when a driver allegedly extorted them and attacked Huang with a Swiss Army knife near Taian in Taichung. He was later dumped on the roadside near Kuai-kuan in Changhua on National Freeway 3. Huang suffered 7 stab wounds but was not in life-threatening condition. Police are continuing to track down the people and vehicle involved.
Facts
suffered 7 stab wounds
the injured man, surnamed Huang, 44
southbound at kilometer 202.7 on National Freeway 3
Finland-Norway call to Putin sparks Nordic divisions; Denmark questions it, while Sweden takes a cautious view
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Finnish and Norwegian prime ministers said they proactively called Russian President Vladimir Putin at Ukraine’s request to advance peace talks，stressing that Europe needs to communicate directly with Russia。The move prompted questions from Denmark and a cautious response from Sweden，revealing differences among Nordic countries over diplomatic strategy。
Tsai Kang-yung says he did not support Taiwan independence；Taiwan Affairs Office claims Taiwanese entertainers should take pride in “being Chinese”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tsai Kang-yung issued a statement clarifying that he did not support Taiwan independence。Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua responded that people in Taiwan’s entertainment industry should take pride in “being upright and honorable Chinese people”。
Fire at electronics factory in Baoshan Township，Hsinchu County；township office urges residents to keep doors and windows closed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out at an electronics factory in Baoshan Township，Hsinchu County，and firefighters were dispatched to tackle the blaze。寶山鄉公所 urged residents to keep doors and windows closed，limit time outdoors，and watch for symptoms of discomfort that could be caused by poor air quality。
Successful cyberattacks against Norway rise to 3 times the previous level in a year；authorities warn AI is aiding attacks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A report by 挪威國家安全局（NSM）said the number of successful cyberattacks on organizations in Norway rose to 3 times the previous level within a year，and warned that advances in AI technology pose serious risks to businesses。
Taipei teacher charged over alleged molestation and sexual assault of 38 elementary school boys；Education Department says he has been dismissed and fined
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A male teacher surnamed Chou at an elementary school in Taipei was accused of molesting and sexually assaulting 38 male students and filming sexual images。The Taipei prosecutors indicted him and sought a 30-year prison sentence；北市教育局 said the teacher had been dismissed in accordance with the law and fined the statutory maximum of NT$13.5 million，and permanently barred from teaching。
Trump says use of term artificial intelligence will be banned, with superintelligence more accurate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Trump announced that the term “artificial intelligence” (AI) will be banned in all relevant documents and settings, and replaced with “superintelligence” (SI), which he considers more accurate. He criticized the 《華爾街日報》 for not adopting the term and has signed an executive order directing executive branch agencies to use SI instead. In addition, the White House established a “Superintelligence Task Force,” led by Director of National Intelligence Clayton, to coordinate the federal government’s work.
Taiwan stocks rise more than 600 points, reclaim quarterly moving average; electronics and plastics rally, financials turn positive
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks rose more than 600 points to reclaim the quarterly moving average, with electronics and plastics shares holding firm and the financial index turning positive. Buoyed by strength in the U.S. Philadelphia Semiconductor Index and the Anthropic IPO, heavyweight stocks including 聯發科 and 日月光投控 performed brightly.
AI computing demand surges; OpenAI plans to buy Google AI chips
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
According to The Information, OpenAI plans to buy Google AI chips to meet its massive computing needs and deepen its partnership with Alphabet. Although the two sides compete in AI products, their business cooperation is growing more frequent, and OpenAI will also offer its AI models through Google Cloud.
Why civil servants are leaving: Personnel chief cites low birthrate and strong economy in recent years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Personnel chief Su Chun-jung said the main reasons civil servants have left in recent years include the low birthrate and a strong economy; the government is raising salaries to narrow the pay gap with the private sector.
Facts
10,872 civil servants nationwide left their jobs
Of these, 5,965 had less than 5 years of service
Reached 54.87%
44% cited "another job opportunity" as the reason for leaving
Lin Chia-lung: CPTPP application stalled mainly due to China's political interference
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said Taiwan's application to join the CPTPP has stalled mainly because of political interference from China. He also cited a backlog in the review process while Vietnam holds the rotating chairmanship, and said Taiwan has demonstrated that it meets the Auckland Three Principles by signing agreements with the United States and Japan.
Taichung to allow large motorcycles to park in roadside motorcycle spaces starting in November
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taichung City Government's Transportation Bureau announced that, starting Nov. 1, large motorcycles will be allowed to park in all roadside motorcycle parking spaces and mixed motorcycle parking areas. Fees will follow the existing motorcycle rates for each road section.
Facts
Starting Nov. 1
Trial runs have already been held at 13 off-street parking lots
Huang Shih-chieh makes a brief campaign stop in Matsu, hopes to strengthen exchanges and cooperation between Taoyuan and Lienchiang
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Huang Shih-chieh, the DPP's Taoyuan mayoral candidate, made a brief campaign stop in Matsu, saying at least 50,000 Matsu residents live in Taoyuan. He pledged to continue strengthening cultural, tourism and other exchanges and cooperation with Lienchiang County if elected.
路透社: Global high inflation could persist through 2027 as price pressures prove hard to ease
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A survey by 路透社 found that global high inflation could persist through 2027, driven by higher energy costs stemming from the Middle East conflict and AI investment. Economists raised inflation and growth forecasts for multiple countries and warned that price pressures could become entrenched.
Facts
Global investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technology has topped US$1 trillion
Crude oil prices have remained above US$100 a barrel
Surged past US$117
Crude oil prices have risen more than 60%
Surveyed more than 500 economists worldwide
Across 50 economies
They raised 2027 inflation forecasts for 31 economies
Raised growth forecasts for 23 of them
Economists raised 2027 inflation forecasts for 15 of the economies
Up 0.7 percentage points in the UK
Up 0.5 percentage points in the eurozone
Up just 0.2 percentage points so far in the United States
Decoupling stock markets from typhoon days off? Yang Chin-long: Central bank will coordinate on foreign exchange, depending on 金管會's stance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long said the issue of decoupling stock markets from typhoon days off involves many aspects. The central bank will coordinate on foreign exchange matters depending on 金管會's stance.
Nuit Blanche kicks off 10/31; 3 Taipei Metro stations to extend service and add trains
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Nuit Blanche will take place at the Yuanshan Expo Park on Oct. 31. 台北捷運公司 announced that service at Yuanshan, Minquan West Road and Zhongshan Elementary School stations will be extended until 2 a.m., with additional trains. Headways on the Bannan Line will also be shortened because of nearby events.
Ride the high-speed rail's next-generation train: limited 500 sets on sale at the international travel fair
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣高鐵 announced the "Priority Seat Reservation: First-Class Experience" package at the ITF Taipei International Travel Fair. Limited to 500 sets, it includes round-trip tickets on the new N700ST train paired with hotel accommodations and waives the 29-day advance booking limit.
Man suspected of going alone to gather medicinal herbs dies in logging area; police and firefighters carry body down on foot
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 56-year-old man surnamed Lai from Tai'an Township, Miaoli County, was suspected of going alone into the mountains to gather medicinal herbs and was reported missing. He was found dead in a logging area 5 days later. Police, firefighters and local volunteers carried his body down the mountain; the cause of death awaits clarification at an autopsy.
Facts
The deceased was a 56-year-old man surnamed Lai
大安派出所 received a report on the 27th
At about 10:30 a.m. that day
Daan Creek Working Area, Compartment 102
Went alone into the mountains to gather medicinal herbs on the 22nd
Free childcare resources reach Indigenous communities; Lu Shiow-yen visits the nation's highest-altitude parent-child center on the first stop of her Heping initiative
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen visited the Heping Parent-Child Center to promote equal access to childcare resources. The center has expanded its services to children up to 12 years old and reaches into tribal communities, demonstrating the city government's support for Indigenous families.
Facts
On the 28th, Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen led the city government team in launching the Heping initiative, with a visit to the nation's highest-altitude parent-child center as its first stop.
The Heping Parent-Child Center has expanded its services to children aged 0 to 12 and their caregivers.
The number of parent-child centers in Taichung has grown from 4 when she took office to 27.
The Heping Parent-Child Center opened in 110年 and is located in the office of the Sanchakeng Community Development Association.
The Heping Parent-Child Center is operated under contract by 弘光科技大學.
A mobile resource vehicle provides services at locations including Shuangqi, Lileng, Daguan, Lishan, Taoshan and Huanshan.
The Heping Parent-Child Center is Taichung's first parent-child center in an Indigenous district.
Jing Boran and Sun Qian's Early Spring, Clear Skies loses out! TOP10 best modern romance Chinese dramas of 2026; the winner outshines The Glory, with a flawless story and guaranteed quality
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
BEAUTY美人圈 compiled the TOP10 most popular modern romance dramas of 2026. The top spot went to The Glory, starring Guan Xiaotong and Li Yunrui, which received rave reviews. The list includes works of various styles, such as A Guilty Body and Blazing Summer, offering viewers a wide range of choices.
Facts
BEAUTY美人圈 reported on the TOP10 modern romance Chinese dramas of 2026 voted "most heart-fluttering" by netizens.
The TOP4 recommended modern romance Chinese drama of 2026 is The Glory, starring Guan Xiaotong and Li Yunrui.
The TOP9 recommended modern romance Chinese drama of 2026 is A Guilty Body, starring Wei Daxun and Sun Qian.
Love Is in the Air, starring Tan Jianci and Wang Churan, centers on a bickering couple who share a rental home.
Blazing Summer, starring Zhou Keyu and Bao Shang'en, is adapted from the novel Falling, which has been saved by more than a million readers.
Israel election in limbo! Exit polls show neither of the 2 major blocs has a majority, with Arab parties emerging as the biggest wildcard
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Exit polls in Israel show a dead heat in seats between Netanyahu’s and Eisenkot’s blocs, while Arab parties make major gains and emerge as kingmakers. Official final results are pending the count of double-envelope ballots and are expected to be announced on Nov. 4.
Facts
Israel held its parliamentary election on Oct. 27. Exit polls show Netanyahu’s bloc and Eisenkot’s bloc with similar seat counts, with neither securing a majority.
Turnout in the election reached 77.7%, the highest since 1999.
Arab parties are projected to win 17 to 19 seats, making them a key factor.
About 600,000 to 650,000 people voted using double-envelope ballots, which are not included in exit polls.
Netanyahu said he could not form a government that relies on Arab parties.
Claiming a labor insurance pension early at 61 while continuing to work—is it really worthwhile? Expert reveals the hidden cost of “earning on both fronts”: missing out on these benefits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Labor insurance expert Secretary Chang cautions that workers who claim their labor insurance pension early at 61 and continue working may appear to earn on both fronts, but they stop accruing years of service and lose coverage for injury or illness, disability and death benefits. Those who can afford to wait are advised to claim at 63 or 64 to help ensure a stable retirement.
Facts
Taiwan’s statutory Labor Insurance pension claiming age will officially reach the threshold of 65 in 2026.
Original全台200多萬名已退休勞工的平均請領年齡為61.5歲。
For labor insurance old-age pension benefits, the monthly amount falls by 4% for each year claimed early. Claims can be made up to 5 years early, for a maximum reduction of 20%.
For labor insurance old-age pension benefits, the monthly amount rises by 4% for each year the claim is delayed. Claims can be delayed by up to 5 years, for a maximum increase of 20%.
Average monthly per capita consumer spending in Taiwan is about NT$28,513.
Employers can save about 70% of the insurance premiums they would otherwise pay when an employee is no longer covered by labor insurance.
Mainland China splashes out 2.8 billion yuan on Taiwanese fishery products! Taiwan Affairs Office rolls out measures to benefit Taiwan: a “5-character code” to help Taiwan compatriots live better
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwan Affairs Office announced the implementation of 10 measures to benefit Taiwan, and a ceremony marking the shipment of Taiwanese fishery products to mainland China was held in Xiamen. From April to September, Fujian imported Taiwanese fishery products worth 585 million yuan, up 35.9% year on year, reflecting the results of cross-strait economic integration.
Facts
From April to September this year, Fujian imported 19,100 metric tons of Taiwanese fishery products, worth 585 million yuan.
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua discussed the matter at a regular news conference on Oct. 28.
About 350 metric tons of specialty Taiwanese fishery products, including grouper and golden threadfin bream, arrived in Xiamen in the 2 days before the event.
Mainland China’s fishery product imports from Taiwan rose 35.5% year on year in the first 3 quarters of this year.
Not China! Ranking of Asia’s most indebted countries in 2026: “It” takes the top spot, with debt nearing 200% of GDP; Taiwan’s ranking revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The IMF released its 2026 ranking of global government debt, with Sudan and Japan in first and second place. Taiwan made the top 10 low-debt economies with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 21.1%, while China’s ratio exceeded 100%.
Facts
Sudan ranks first globally in 2026, with government debt at 334.4% of GDP.
Japan ranks second globally, with government debt at 199.4% of GDP.
Taiwan’s government debt-to-GDP ratio is 21.1% in 2026, ranking 10th among the world’s low-debt economies.
Singapore ranks third globally, with government debt at 166.4% of GDP.
U.S. net interest expenses are projected to reach 1 trillion dollars in 2026.
Hong Kong ranks 4th globally, with government debt at 14.1% of GDP.
Puma Shen narrowly leads Chiang Wan-an in latest poll; DPP caucus points to “gender gap”: votes will decide the outcome
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The latest poll by 聯合報 shows Puma Shen narrowly ahead of Chiang Wan-an, with 45% support compared with 41%. Support among female voters has created a “gender gap.” The margin between the candidates is within striking distance, and the election outcome will ultimately depend on the actual vote.
Facts
Puma Shen narrowly leads Chiang Wan-an, with 45% support compared with 41%.
Among DPP supporters, 91% back Puma Shen; 86% of KMT supporters back Chiang Wan-an, as do 75% of Taiwan People’s Party supporters.
The poll was conducted on Oct. 20 to 22 and 25, surveying 1,115 adult residents of Taipei City, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.0 percentage points.
Egyptian parliament authorizes troop deployment to Saudi Arabia; Houthis lash out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Egypt’s parliament authorized President Sisi on Oct. 26 to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia to help defend against attacks by the Houthi group. The move sparked strong protests from the Houthis, who accused Egypt of effectively declaring war on Yemen.
Facts
Egypt’s parliament voted on Oct. 26 to authorize President Sisi to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia.
Egyptian troops will be stationed strictly within Saudi Arabian territory and will not attack targets in Yemen.
Egypt’s Social Democratic Party abstained, citing an unclear budget and lack of clarity about strategic objectives.
Egypt is currently allied with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan in a “regional four-country” bloc.
A Houthi official described Egypt’s vote as an act of aggression against Iran.
The vote was approved with the support of two-thirds of Egyptian lawmakers.
Today’s (10/28) top stories! Taiwan’s longest expressway is this 1 route / NT$200 vouchers per person from 10/30 / New department store opens 10/29 with “3,500 ping”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This report covers several recent major stories in Taiwan, including infrastructure, public benefits, business openings and financial news. The southward extension of the West Coast Expressway was approved, Taichung is distributing cost-of-living vouchers, a new shopping center is opening in Taoyuan, and other developments include pay raises for public-sector and education workers, ETF dividends and a corporate fire.
Facts
The West Coast Expressway, Route 61, is about 301.8 kilometers long, making it Taiwan’s longest expressway. Its southern terminus is currently in Qigu, Tainan.
The Executive Yuan approved a feasibility study in April 2026 for an extension south to Kaohsiung. The planned route would run from Qigu to Nanzi, Kaohsiung, spanning about 48 kilometers.
The second round of Taichung City Government’s “Taichung Price Adjustment Vouchers” will run from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, with 350,000 vouchers prepared and a total face value of NT$70 million.
置地生活廣場・小檜溪, at 513 Chunri Road in Taoyuan District, will officially open on Oct. 29, with about 3,500 ping of retail space planned on its lower floors.
嘉晶電子 (3016), a semiconductor epitaxy plant under 漢磊集團, reported a fire at its Innovation Plant in Baoshan Township, Hsinchu County, in the Hsinchu Science Park at 8:19 a.m. on the 28th.
Taiwan ranks second! Which country best predicted Typhoon Krosa? Rankings for Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, South Korea, China and Hong Kong revealed: “This country” comes in last, to everyone’s surprise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A weather-focused social media page analyzed forecast errors for Typhoon Krosa’s path. Taiwan performed strongly in both short- and long-range forecasts, ranking first and second globally, respectively, while Japan came last. Attention is also on the developing Typhoon In-fa, which currently poses no threat to Taiwan.
Facts
The ranking of forecast errors for Typhoon Krosa, from lowest to highest, was the U.S., Taiwan, China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Japan.
Taiwan had the lowest error in the 24-hour forecast, indicating strong short-term accuracy.
Japan had a 221km error in the 120-hour forecast, the worst result for this typhoon.
Typhoon Krosa did not make landfall in Taiwan. It passed south of Nan’ao in Yilan before heading north.
Typhoon In-fa, the 30th typhoon of this year, has strengthened into a strong typhoon and is expected to reach waters south of Japan from Nov. 1 to 2.
欣興 rakes in 28.2 billion in the first 3 quarters! Foreign investors set a target price of NT$1,870 and add NT$50.9 billion in expansion spending; will AI substrate shortages last through 2029?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
欣興 reported its financial results for the first 3 quarters of 2026, with profit up nearly 8 times year on year to NT$28.21 billion. Foreign investors set a target price of NT$1,870 and expect demand for AI substrates to remain strong through 2029. The company also announced an additional NT$50.9 billion in equipment investment to expand capacity and plans to sell its stake in a Japanese subsidiary.
Facts
欣興 posted after-tax net profit of NT$10.052 billion in the 3rd quarter of 2026, and NT$28.21 billion for the first 3 quarters, up 798.79% year on year.
An Asian foreign investment firm set a target price of NT$1,870 for 欣興 and forecast that the supply-demand imbalance for AI ABF substrates could continue through 2029.
欣興 added about NT$50.9 billion in long-lead-time equipment purchase orders, primarily to meet operating needs, build new factories and improve process capabilities.
欣興 expects ABF substrate capacity to grow 18% in 2026 and 35% in 2027, driving annual revenue growth of 66% and 90%, respectively.
Companies mentioned：欣興、景碩、南電、臻鼎-KY、輝達、UMTC HOLDINGS LIMITED、MEIKO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.、UNIMICRON JAPAN CO., LTD.
Who generated the most online buzz at the 61st Golden Bell Awards? He won no award but drew 640,000 likes, beating Best Actress Yang Kuei-mei by 7 times
All of the top 10 entertainers in online interactions at the Golden Bell Awards were variety show, reality show or ceremony hosts; none were drama actors.
Variety show hosts averaged 6.4 times as many online interactions as actors.
News coverage of the drama awards ceremony outnumbered coverage of the program awards, but online interactions were lower.
Original實境節目《飢餓遊戲》是網友互動最高的作品，累積 44.0 萬次互動。
謝瓊煖, winner of the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama award, had the fewest social media mentions among the five nominees before the ceremony.
QSearch analyzed a total of 29,182 posts related to the Golden Bell Awards, spanning Facebook, Threads, forums and news websites.
A new variable in Japan-China relations? Japan's latest anti-ship missile leaves its base for the first time, with a range that can reach China's coast
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Type 25 surface-to-ship missiles were moved from their base for the first time on Oct. 25. With a range of 1,000 kilometers, they can reach China's coast, drawing regional attention.
Facts
Type 25 surface-to-ship missiles were moved from their base for the first time on Oct. 25 and deployed at the Ōnohara Training Area.
The Type 25 surface-to-ship missile reportedly has a range of about 620 miles (about 1,000 kilometers).
The Type 25 surface-to-ship missile has about 5 times the range of the previous-generation Type 12.
The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile has a range of about 124 miles (about 200 kilometers).
The Type 25 surface-to-ship missile is manufactured by 三菱重工.
和泰汽車 has launched the premium 「Toyota Premium」 brand, with the Crown Sport and Crown Crossover going on sale at the same time, aiming to raise the share of high-priced vehicles to more than 10%.
Facts
和泰汽車 announced the launch of its new premium brand, 「Toyota Premium」, and placed the Crown Sport and Crown Crossover under the brand.
The Crown Sport is available with HEV and PHEV powertrains, with suggested retail prices of NT$1.69 million and NT$2.09 million, respectively.
The Crown Crossover is available in Noble and Royal editions, with suggested retail prices of NT$1.57 million and NT$1.95 million, respectively.
The two new models, the Crown Sport and Crown Crossover, have a combined annual allocation of about 2,000 units, and orders have already topped 1,000.
八方雲集 and 漢來 lose out! Taiwan's most profitable restaurant group rakes in NT$19.5 billion: extensive, fresh menu and great service make it a must-visit for 聚餐
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Restaurant revenue grew during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. 王品集團 led with revenue of NT$19.53 billion in the first 3 quarters, while major operators including 八方雲集 and 漢來美食 also posted record highs for the same period; only 築間 saw revenue decline.
Facts
王品集團 reported consolidated revenue of NT$19.53 billion from January to September 2026, up 13.08% year over year.
王品集團 reported third-quarter revenue of NT$6.717 billion, a record high for a single quarter.
八方雲集 reported consolidated revenue of about NT$7.005 billion in the first 3 quarters of 2026, up 7.97% year over year.
漢來美食 reported consolidated revenue of NT$5.464 billion in the first 3 quarters of 2026, up 18.36% year over year.
All 70,000 boxes of mooncakes sold by 漢來美食 during the Mid-Autumn Festival period sold out.
築間 reported consolidated revenue of about NT$3.048 billion in the first 3 quarters of 2026, down 18.75% year over year.
乾杯集團 reported consolidated revenue of about NT$3.63 billion in the first 3 quarters of 2026, up 7.92% year over year.
Which occupations are most likely to cheat? Doctors aren't No. 1! The top spot is a real surprise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
TaiLexi AI, a legal AI platform, analyzed Taiwanese court rulings on infringement of spousal rights and found that business owners and self-employed people had the highest rate of infidelity, at 23.7%, followed by medical workers. It also found that 63% of cases came to light through LINE and that most affairs began through socializing at gyms.
Facts
Business owners and self-employed people accounted for the largest share of Taiwanese court rulings on infringement of spousal rights, at 23.7%.
Medical workers ranked second among occupations in infidelity rulings, accounting for 11%.
Engineers and technology industry workers ranked third among occupations in infidelity rulings, at 9.6%.
About 63% of affairs were discovered through the messaging app LINE.
Mainland Affairs Council admits “Taiwan has no option of independence,” helping 蔡康永 return to the mainland market? Taiwan Affairs Office's latest position revealed: “They should take pride in being Chinese”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
蔡康永 drew attention from the Mainland Affairs Council and the Taiwan Affairs Office after attending a campaign event for 沈伯洋. The Mainland Affairs Council reiterated that independence is not an option, while the Taiwan Affairs Office stressed that sovereignty cannot be ambiguous and called on members of the entertainment industry to take pride in being Chinese.
Facts
蔡康永's attendance at the opening of 沈伯洋's campaign headquarters sparked controversy.
Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister 沈有忠 said Taiwan has never had an option of independence.
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson 陳斌華 called on members of Taiwan's entertainment industry to take pride in being Chinese.
蔡康永 denied supporting Taiwan independence on Weibo.
The Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the behavior as two-faced.
“Hottest ambassador” resigns after drag queen act at National Day reception falls through? 林佳龍 speaks out: “I've already had him recalled”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
徐蔚民, Taiwan's ambassador to the Marshall Islands, resigned after the Foreign Ministry rejected a proposed National Day performance featuring a drag show and people carrying a bed. Foreign Minister 林佳龍 clarified that no formal resignation procedure had taken place, but 徐蔚民 had been recalled for a review. The Marshall Islands government said it understood and that the matter would not affect bilateral relations.
Facts
徐蔚民, Taiwan's ambassador to the Marshall Islands, was recently reported to have resigned abruptly, reportedly after the Foreign Ministry rejected his idea for a National Day performance.
The National Day performance proposed by 徐蔚民 included 8 Marshallese people carrying a wooden bed as a palanquin and a planned drag show at the National Day reception.
Foreign Minister 林佳龍 said there had been no formal resignation by an overseas ambassador, but 徐蔚民 had been recalled to Taiwan.
The Marshall Islands government understands that the matter does not involve bilateral relations and supports Taiwan's handling of it.
林昭宏, director-general of the Foreign Ministry's Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, and 葛葆萱, executive deputy foreign minister, personally called 徐蔚民 and asked him to host the National Day reception in formal attire and with a serious demeanor.
Get up to NT$48,000! Job-seeker allowances combine with employment rewards to help young people take their first steps
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The Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Branch of the Workforce Development Agency under the Ministry of Labor has launched a youth employment support program offering up to NT$48,000 in subsidies and career guidance. Since September 114, it has helped more than 2,500 young people find jobs.
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The Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Branch of the Workforce Development Agency under the Ministry of Labor is running the “Youth Employment Support Program,” combining career consultations, résumé reviews and job-matching services with job-search allowances and employment incentives of up to NT$48,000.
Since the program officially began on September 1, 114, more than 2,500 young people in the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli region have qualified and received subsidies.
First-time job seekers aged 15 to 29 who are not in school and have been unemployed for at least 60 consecutive days can apply online through the program section of TaiwanJobs.
During the program period following approval, young people can claim a monthly job-search allowance of NT$6,000 for up to 3 months, for a total of NT$18,000.
Those who find a job during the program and remain employed for 90 days and 180 days can receive additional employment incentives of NT$20,000 and NT$10,000, respectively. The combined subsidies can total up to NT$48,000.
The 「賈桃樂學習主題館」, operated by the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Branch, offers tailored career aptitude tests, in-depth career consultations and job-preparation assistance.
Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli Branch Director 賴家仁 said the region has a large and thriving cluster of technology manufacturers and startups, offering young people a wide range of employment opportunities.
3 zodiac signs get richer with age! Pig ranks 3rd, Rat 2nd; the champion saves for retirement with 1 habit
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Citing analysis by 《搜狐網》, this article says the Ox, Rat and Pig are the 3 zodiac signs most likely to enjoy financial stability in old age. The Ox takes the top spot through long-term saving, the Rat ranks second for financial acumen, and the Pig comes third through networking and asset accumulation.
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According to analysis by 《搜狐網》, the Ox, Rat and Pig are considered the 3 zodiac signs most likely to enjoy financial stability in old age.
The Ox is regarded as the most patient zodiac sign and the one best at building wealth over the long term, establishing a financial foundation through steady work and regular savings.
The Rat is quick-witted and sharp about money and numbers, and is especially good at preparing for a rainy day.
People born in the Year of the Pig are generally seen as optimistic and easygoing, with a taste for enjoying life. They value friendship and enjoy building good relationships.
The article is sourced from 《搜狐網》 and is for reference on folk culture only.
Will Typhoon Fengshen affect Taiwan? This year's 10th severe typhoon may take a winding path, fan page says: Watch for interaction with seasonal winds
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The Central Weather Administration issued an update on this year's 30th typhoon, Fengshen, which has strengthened into a severe typhoon. It poses no direct threat to Taiwan in the short term. A fan page forecast a winding track that could lead to an interaction with seasonal winds. It also warned that the northeasterly monsoon will bring cooler, changeable weather in the coming days.
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At 2 a.m. on the 28th, this year's 30th typhoon, Fengshen, strengthened into a severe typhoon.
The center of Typhoon Fengshen was at 14.6 degrees north latitude and 160.9 degrees east longitude, about 800 kilometers southwest of Wake Island.
Typhoon Fengshen had maximum sustained winds near its center of 45 meters per second and maximum gusts of 55 meters per second.
The fan page “台灣颱風論壇｜天氣特急” said Fengshen had become this year's 10th severe typhoon.
Under the influence of the northeasterly monsoon, there will be isolated brief showers north of Taoyuan, in eastern Taiwan and on the Hengchun Peninsula.
Lows around Taiwan will be 20 to 23 degrees. People in the north are advised to bring an extra jacket when going out.
Hibiki Japanese Harmony: Floral Elegance of Kyoto, bringing together Kyoto kimono house Chiso and the art of Japanese seasonal flowers to showcase the craftsmanship of whisky
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三得利響Hibiki and Kyoto kimono brand Chiso have collaborated on the 2026 limited edition 《響 Japanese Harmony 繁花京韻》, combining the aesthetics of Kyo-Yuzen dyeing and weaving with the art of whisky blending to evoke a harmonious resonance between traditional Japanese culture and contemporary taste.
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三得利響Hibiki has launched the 2026 limited edition 《響 Japanese Harmony 繁花京韻》 in collaboration with Kyoto kimono brand 千總（Chiso）.
千總（Chiso） was founded in 1555 and has long specialized in Kyoto's Kyo-Yuzen dyeing and weaving craftsmanship.
The bottle design features motifs of orange, paulownia, cherry, plum and camellia, and its 24 facets symbolize the 24 solar terms.
The whisky blends spirits from the Yamazaki, Hakushu and 知多蒸餾廠 distilleries and has an alcohol content of 43%.
The whisky's tasting notes include rose, lychee, rosemary, honey, citrus marmalade, white chocolate and Japanese oak aromas.
千總（Chiso） holds that tradition is not about rigidly following convention, but about continuing to create on the foundation of what already exists.
Stop boiling okra! Japanese produce expert shares 1 trick to “cook it quickly without turning on the stove”: preserve nutrients and improve its texture
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Produce expert 青髪のテツ〞 recommends microwaving okra instead of boiling it to preserve nutrients and enhance its slimy texture. The article details five steps for microwaving and simple ways to season it, highlighting the time-saving and health benefits.
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Produce expert 青髪のテツ〞 says blanching okra in a large amount of hot water causes its nutrients to leach into the water, making it watery and diluting its mucilaginous texture.
Microwaving cooks okra using its own moisture, helping retain its umami and mucilage inside the fruit.
Okra contains some water-soluble nutrients that can easily leach into the cooking water when boiled. Microwaving requires almost no additional water, helping preserve those nutrients.
After microwaving okra, simply drizzle it with Japanese-style soy sauce or ponzu, or a little soy sauce, and season with bonito flakes.
China's stock market has shed substantial value, with the STAR 50 index plunging four-tenths, reflecting concerns that subsidies for the AI industry are failing.
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Original中國股市自5月以來總市值已蒸發約2.4兆美元。
The STAR 50 index has fallen by about four-tenths since June.
Beijing authorities have committed 60 billion yuan to a state-backed AI investment fund.
高盛 said AI-related companies account for more than four-tenths of the total market value of China's and Hong Kong's stock markets.
宇樹科技 shares have fallen by about half since the company went public in August.
Outperforming 00981A and 00403A! Expert singles out this ETF as “highly resilient”: Investors avoid paying fees twice
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Financial expert Chen Chong-ming compared the performance of 009816, 00981A and 00403A, saying 009816 outperformed in both returns and resilience, while also charging lower fees.
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Over the most recent 3 months (7/29–10/27), 009816 returned 19.1%, outperforming 00981A at 17.45% and 00403A at 16.55%.
Over the most recent 1 month (9/23–10/27), 009816 fell 4.22%, outperforming 00981A, down 10.6%, and 00403A, down 8.79%.
The management fee for actively managed ETF 00981A is 1%, while the fee for passive ETF 009816 is just 0.07%.
Taiwan stocks fell 8% over the same period as U.S. stocks dragged them down, facing a battle to defend the 45,000-point level.
The 009816 index selects large-cap, profitable companies, offering a steady approach to investment gains.
Not 0050! High-dividend ETF 00878's distribution surges 152%: Could it reach 1.1 yuan this quarter? Ex-dividend date and last buy date at a glance
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ETF 00878, managed by 國泰投信, is approaching its ex-dividend date, with the market forecasting a distribution of 0.8–1.1 yuan and an annualized yield of up to 12.4%. Its allocation across finance and AI has helped it maintain a stable record of recovering price drops after distributions. Investors are cautioned, however, that high distributions may not last and that the market could reverse.
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Cathay Sustainable High Dividend 00878 is expected to go ex-dividend on Nov. 17, with Nov. 16 as the last day to buy. The dividend is expected to be paid on Dec. 11.
The market expects 00878 to distribute about 0.8 to 1.1 yuan this quarter.
Since its launch, 00878 has recovered its price after all of its first 23 quarterly distributions.
00878 tracks the MSCI Taiwan ESG Sustainable High Dividend Select 30 Index and has about 671 billion yuan in assets.
Taiwan gets a new department store! “3,500-ping shopping mall with 24 major brands” opens tomorrow, 10/29: Location, transport, highlights and deals at a glance
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置地生活廣場・小檜溪 is set to open on Oct. 29, 2026, on Chunri Road in Taoyuan District. The 3,500-ping mall will bring together about 24 well-known brands, including 無印良品, along with retail and dining options, and will offer a range of opening deals and parking information.
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置地生活廣場・小檜溪 is scheduled to officially open on Oct. 29, 2026.
The mall is located at 513 Chunri Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, and covers about 3,500 ping.
The mall has brought in about 24 shopping and dining brands, including 無印良品, Daiso, COCO壱番屋 and 京都勝牛.
During the opening period, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, some stores are offering buy-one-get-one-free deals.
Car parking costs 30 yuan per half-hour on weekdays and 40 yuan per half-hour on holidays.
The mall has partnered with Korean creative brand SECOND MORNING on a lemon-themed event featuring limited-edition gifts.
The B2 floor has 25 electric vehicle charging spaces, with electricity priced at 8 yuan per kilowatt-hour.
Did a Jianguo High School student discover 54.1 billion missing? Claim says 840 billion pandemic budget left each person short by 2,293 yuan; audit report revealed
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Fact-checking platform MyGoPen issued a report addressing an online rumor that a Jianguo High School student had discovered 54.1 billion yuan in pandemic funds had been embezzled. The report said the claim was adapted from a 《遠見》 magazine article, misinterpreted illustrative figures in the text, and failed to distinguish the budget structures for “prevention and control programs” and “relief and revitalization programs” in the Audit Department's report.
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MyGoPen issued a fact-checking report clarifying that the claim that a Jianguo High School student calculated 54.1 billion yuan remained in the pandemic budget is a rumor.
The rumor originated in a July 2022 report by 《遠見》 magazine, which misrepresented an illustrative example in the article as the actual amount distributed.
The Audit Department's special final accounts audit report said the 840 billion yuan pandemic budget comprised 229.4 billion yuan for prevention and control programs and 609.8 billion yuan for relief and revitalization programs.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare had the largest prevention and control program budget, for measures including the procurement of rapid test kits and vaccines, as well as vaccinations.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs had the largest budget for its relief and revitalization program, which included relief financing, loans, wage subsidies, tax cuts, and 3x and 5x stimulus vouchers.
Jiufen and Tamsui Old Street lose out! Taiwan’s top old street draws 1791萬 visitors, who praise its plentiful food and historic sites and say they can spend all day there without getting bored
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Taiwan’s Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications released data for January to August 2026, showing Changhua’s Lukang Old Street ranked first among Taiwan’s old streets with 1,791萬 visits, while Jiufen and Tamsui placed second and third. The article details the features of the top 3 attractions and visitors’ reviews, highlighting the boom in tourism at Taiwan’s old streets.
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From January to August 2026, visits to Changhua’s Lukang Old Street and surrounding areas topped 1,791萬, ranking first in Taiwan.
The New Taipei City Ruifang Scenic Area, including Jiufen Old Street, recorded 1,642萬 visits in the first 8 months of 2026, ranking second.
Tamsui’s Golden Waterfront and surrounding areas recorded more than 1,240萬 visits in the first 8 months of 2026, ranking third.
Lukang Old Street has more than 4.3萬 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
Jiufen Old Street has more than 十萬 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
Douliu’s Taiping Old Street and surrounding areas recorded 1,010萬 visits in the first 8 months of 2026, ranking fourth.
Neiwan Old Street ranked last among Taiwan’s top 10 old streets, with 108萬 visits.
I paid for the parking space, so is it still against the rules to “store clutter or park a bicycle” there? Management committee’s fine regulations revealed: Penalties can reach NT$200,000
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The article explains that although basement parking spaces in apartment buildings may be privately owned or designated for exclusive use, they are essentially common areas and are strictly regulated. Residents may not store clutter or illegally park slow-moving vehicles there, or they could face fines of NT$40,000 to NT$200,000 and potential criminal liability.
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Under building regulations, basement parking spaces in apartment buildings are generally registered as legally required air-raid shelters and parking areas, and are common areas of the building.
Under Article 15, Paragraph 1 of the Condominium Administration Act, residents must use their privately owned areas according to the purposes stated on the occupancy permit and the building’s bylaws, and may not alter them without authorization.
If a community’s bylaws explicitly prohibit parking motorcycles or other motorized two-wheelers or storing clutter in basement parking spaces, that rule is legally binding on all residents.
For illegally storing clutter in an air-raid shelter, the competent authority may impose a fine of NT$40,000 to NT$200,000 under Article 49 of the Condominium Administration Act.
Storing flammable clutter in a parking space could cause a fire, produce toxic smoke and obstruct emergency access routes, potentially leading to criminal charges for public endangerment.
Explainer》Which country has the most foreign spouses in Taiwan? Vietnam’s 12.9萬 is not No. 1; the top spot, with 36.9萬 people, comes from “this region”
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Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency released statistics showing that, as of September 2026, Taiwan had more than 62萬 spouses from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, as well as foreign spouses. Spouses from mainland China made up the largest group; among foreign spouses alone, Vietnam ranked first.
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From January 1987 through the end of September 2026, statistics recorded a total of 62萬3473 spouses of foreign descent, foreign nationals, and people from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.
There were 36萬9759 spouses from mainland China, accounting for 59.31% of the total and ranking first.
There were 12萬8577 Vietnamese spouses. Excluding mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, Vietnam was the largest source country for spouses of foreign descent and foreign nationals.
There were 6171 Japanese spouses and 2397 South Korean spouses.
Famous Taiwan hotel officially closes! 20 years of memories are gone as it “transforms into a senior living community”; landlord collects a staggering 950萬 in rent each month
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福容大飯店 Taipei First Hotel will close in August 2026, and the original site has been leased by 台糖 to the 銀好宜崌 senior living community. The operator leased the property for 20 years at an annual rent of 1.14億元, planning to transform it into a senior travel and residential hub combining medical care and technology.
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福容大飯店 Taipei First Hotel closed in August 2026.
The original site of 福容大飯店 Taipei First Hotel was leased to the 銀好宜崌 senior living community, which won the bid.
福容大飯店 Taipei First Hotel has an annual rent of about 1.14億元.
福容大飯店 Taipei First Hotel has a lease term of 3+17 years, totaling 20 years.
福容大飯店 Taipei First Hotel has a title area of 5,137 ping.
福容大飯店 Taipei First Hotel was formerly the headquarters building of 台糖.
The new team plans to transform the site into a senior travel and residential service hub combining medical care, caregiving, health management and smart technology.
The LINE Sticker Shop is offering 25 free sticker sets this week, with themes including Halloween, shopping and everyday greetings. Most require users to add a brand’s official LINE account to claim them. Some popular or limited-time stickers, such as LINE GO × Duncan, are available through the 28th, while 拉豆貓 stickers are limited to 10萬 recipients.
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The LINE Sticker Shop has released 25 free sticker sets this week.
The LINE GO × Duncan stickers are available for download through October 28, 2026.
Is this Chiang Wan-an’s trump card for victory? Scholar identifies 3 key advantages: the anchor best positioned to counter the “ocean current” momentum
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With the 2026 local elections approaching, scholar Niu Ze-xun analyzed how Ko Wen-je’s public endorsement of Chiang Wan-an could be key to countering Shen Po-yang’s “ocean current” momentum, rallying votes from the White camp and strengthening cooperation between the Blue and White camps.
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Niu Ze-xun, a professor in Chinese Culture University’s Department of Advertising, believes Ko Wen-je’s public endorsement of Chiang Wan-an would be a key trump card in his bid for re-election.
Ko Wen-je recently commented that Shen Po-yang’s “ocean current” had only 500 supporters and questioned his understanding of urban planning.
Ko Wen-je said voters are not so easily swayed and politicians should not imagine that supporters will all switch sides just because they shake things up.
Chiang Wan-an is currently eager to visit Ko Wen-je, displaying a clear attitude of showing respect for Ko.
Chiang Wan-an vs. Shen Po-yang: Who has the edge in a debate? Writer lays out 6 Blue-Green debate tactics: Will the “ocean current” turn into a “tearful current” or a “raging current”?
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On the eve of the 2026 Taipei mayoral debate, a 聯合報 poll showed Shen Po-yang leading Chiang Wan-an, 45% to 41%, a gap within the margin of error. Writer Piaolang Daoyu analyzed each candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, outlining 6 debate tactics: Shen should maintain a warm public image and focus on city governance, while Chiang should press him on national issues and avoid the negative impact of party politics. The debate is expected to be a key turning point in the race.
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A poll released by 聯合報 on October 28, 2026, showed Shen Po-yang with 45% support and Chiang Wan-an with 41%.
The Taipei mayoral debate is scheduled for October 31, 2026.
Writer Piaolang Daoyu listed 6 debate tactics each for Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an.
One of Shen Po-yang’s debate strategies is to focus on municipal issues and steer clear of controversies such as unification versus independence and abolishing the death penalty.
One of Chiang Wan-an’s debate strategies is to also address national issues and press his opponent on controversies such as unification versus independence, abolishing the death penalty and drugs.
Motorcycle rider crosses the stop line at a red light and is fined NT$1,800! Rider protests, but court overturns ticket for 1 reason
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A man in Kaohsiung was fined NT$1,800 for crossing the stop line on his motorcycle at a red light, but a court overturned the ticket, finding that he had not run the red light. The case highlights the legal nuances involved in determining whether crossing the stop line at a red light is a violation.
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A man surnamed Kung in Kaohsiung was fined NT$1,800 after riding his motorcycle past the stop line at a red light and stopping beside a red curb.
Kung argued that he had turned right on red rather than run the red light, and the video did not show him going straight or turning left.
The 高雄市交通裁決中心 found that Kung’s motorcycle had crossed the stop line completely and reached the area near the pedestrian crossing, making the violation clear; it therefore treated the offense as running a red light.
The 高雄高等行政法院 overturned the ticket, ruling that although the motorcycle’s front end was angled to the right, it had not entered the central intersection or obstructed traffic, and therefore had not run the red light.
The court reminded riders that crossing the stop line at a red light may still be a violation and said they should stop before the line in accordance with the signal to ensure safety.
Explainer》How do you chat with people when you can’t see and can’t hear clearly? The answer is surprisingly at your fingertips
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公視's program “The Good Life: Setting Out Well” won the Documentary Program Award at the 61st Golden Bell Awards. The program documents the everyday challenges faced by deafblind young people and their plans for inclusive travel, and a special screening in Changhua demonstrated “finger-back language,” a distinctive tactile communication technique, drawing public attention to the communication needs of people with combined vision and hearing impairments.
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公視's program “The Good Life: Setting Out Well” won the Documentary Program Award at the 61st Golden Bell Awards.
Finger-back language, also known as finger-back braille, is a communication method that conveys braille by tapping on the backs of the fingers.
Finger-back language uses 6 fingers on both hands to correspond to braille positions and convey messages.
公視's program “The Good Life: Setting Out Well” documents how deafblind young people Huang Jing-teng and Li Zi-ying jointly planned an inclusive short trip.
Yu Chuan-chi, a blind companion, uses finger-back language to help deafblind young person Huang Jing-teng understand information at the scene.
Enterprise communications gear up for an upgrade: 鍵祥 teams up with Mitel on AI customer service
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鍵祥資訊工程 held a Mitel next-generation seminar in Hsinchu on Oct. 6, inviting industry partners to discuss trends in enterprise communications upgrades. Topics included hybrid deployment architectures and AI customer service solutions, with the aim of helping businesses optimize their information and communications technology infrastructure and enhance customer experience.
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Original鍵祥資訊工程於10月6日在新竹豐邑喜來登飯店舉辦「Mitel新世代研討會」。
Mitel ASEAN Regional General Manager Sean Foo said businesses' requirements for communications systems now extend to cloud flexibility, cybersecurity controls and operational continuity.
Mitel offers four system configuration options: on-premises, private cloud, public cloud and hybrid deployment.
Ibratro technical director 吳炎昶 said Mitel CX solutions support API integration and connections to third-party customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
鍵祥資訊工程 has focused on enterprise information network infrastructure for more than 30 years.
鍵祥資訊工程 General Manager 鍾文上 said the company's strategy focuses on core enterprise information and communications technology infrastructure.
鍵祥 information and communications business unit consultant 王承斌 has more than 40 years of experience in communications.
Parents sold their house in September, but still have to “pay the full year's land value tax” in November! The key isn't how long they lived there, but this 1 day
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The Ministry of Finance has clarified that Aug. 31 is the 2026 land value tax liability reference date. For properties transferred after September, the former owner must pay the tax for the full year. The public is urged to pay attention to the timing of property transfers and tax responsibilities to avoid disputes.
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The land value tax liability reference date for 2026 is Aug. 31 each year.
If registration of a land ownership transfer is completed after Sept. 1, the former owner is responsible for paying that year's land value tax.
The 2026 land value tax will be levied from Nov. 1, with payment due by Nov. 30.
An agreement in a sale contract on who will bear the tax is a private arrangement of rights and obligations and does not change the legally liable taxpayer.
For land value tax paid late, a 1% surcharge is imposed on the amount due for every 3 days of delay, up to a maximum surcharge of 10%.
Check your wallet! “10 credit cards” are confirmed to be discontinued this year: Taishin, CTBC, E.SUN... A guide to the 5 banks' card replacement and discontinuation dates and benefit changes
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In the second half of 2026, several co-branded cards issued by banks including Taishin, E.SUN, Hua Nan, Shin Kong and 中國信託 will be discontinued or deactivated because of expired contracts or changes in partnerships. Cardholders should watch for replacement schedules, automatic payment settings and changes to benefits. Some cards will be converted to Richart or Bear Q card plans.
Hua Nan's OPENPOINT Super Points co-branded card and Dream Mall co-branded card will stop accepting new applications from Oct. 1. Existing cards can continue to be used until they expire.
The 中國信託 勤美天地 card will no longer be usable from Nov. 1, and the partnership will end on Oct. 31.
Fire reported at 嘉晶電子's Hsinchu Science Park plant! Flames rage and black smoke obscures the hills as firefighters rush to the scene
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A fire broke out at 嘉晶電子's Innovation plant in Hsinchu Science Park on the morning of April 28. The flames were intense and billowing smoke rose from the site. The fire department quickly responded; the cause and casualty toll remain under investigation.
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Flames and thick black smoke billowed from the top of the factory building at the fire scene, even obscuring the hills behind it.
The Hsinchu County Fire Department completed laying fire hoses at 8:39 a.m., and factory personnel guided firefighters inside to battle the blaze.
The cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured or trapped remain to be determined through further investigation.
嘉晶電子 is primarily engaged in the research, development, manufacturing and sale of silicon epitaxy and compound semiconductor epitaxial materials, including silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN).
Has Chiang Wan-an turned the tide? Media figure says “this group” made a rare appearance at the rally: losing is almost impossible
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Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 held a campaign headquarters launch rally on the 26th, drawing support from several leaders in the blue and white political camps. Attendance exceeded 50,000. Media figure 朱凱翔 said 蔣萬安 was riding high, citing strong municipal performance after natural disasters and the presence of many young female supporters. He said 蔣萬安 had a very strong chance of winning.
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蔣萬安's campaign headquarters launch rally was held at Dunhua Junior High School on the 26th, with organizers claiming attendance exceeded 50,000.
KMT Chair 鄭麗文, Taiwan People's Party Chair 黃國昌, New Taipei Mayor 侯友宜 and other prominent figures from the blue and white camps attended to show support for 蔣萬安.
Media figure 朱凱翔 said many influencer-style young women were at 蔣萬安's campaign headquarters launch rally, making it feel like a resurgence of the Korean Wave.
朱凱翔 said that when a politician breaks into the attention of influencer-style young women, it indicates that their public profile is extremely high.
朱凱翔 stressed that when influencer-style young women show up at a KMT rally, it means the party has nearly secured its traditional vote and is almost impossible to defeat.
Land value tax bills go out in November! Can people aged 65 and older who are retired and have no income be exempt? The real discounts depend on these 5 factors; the Ministry of Finance lays out the rules
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The Ministry of Finance clarified that there are no age- or income-based exemptions from land value tax, emphasizing that owner-occupied residential land must meet five conditions to qualify for the preferential 2‰ tax rate. The application deadline for 2026 was Sept. 22; late applicants will have to wait until 2027 for the rate to apply.
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The tax rate for general-use land is 10‰ to 55‰, while owner-occupied residential land may qualify for the special 2‰ rate.
The area limit for owner-occupied residential land is 300 square meters in urban areas and 700 square meters in non-urban areas.
The application deadline for the 2026 land value tax rate was Sept. 22. Applications filed now will not qualify until 2027.
For land that qualifies as owner-occupied residential property, the tax bill can fall from 10,000 to 2,000, saving 80%.
The 2026 land value tax bills will be issued on Nov. 1 and are due by Nov. 30.
鳳凰山富 loses! Taiwan’s most profitable travel agency pulls in 2.632 billion, with travelers praising its great value for food and lodging, good service and high satisfaction among seniors
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雄獅 reported September revenue of 2.632 billion, a record high for the same period.
五福 reported September revenue of 612 million, up 28.73% year over year and a record high for the same period since its over-the-counter listing.
The cumulative revenue of 鳳凰, 五福 and 山富 for the first 3 quarters has already surpassed each company’s full-year total from last year.
Online reviews of 雄獅 Travel include praise for experienced tour leaders, no forced shopping, high standards of meals and accommodations, and very high satisfaction among seniors.
The fourth-quarter peak travel season is expected to feature trips to Southeast Asia, fall foliage and snow viewing in the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Korea, and Christmas tours in Europe. Industry players are optimistic that revenue will continue to grow.
Monthly salary of 36,000 in a full-time job and 40,000 from part-time work! Why you still can’t enroll in health insurance through the higher-paying company
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The Ministry of Health and Welfare’s National Health Insurance Administration clarified health insurance enrollment rules for people with multiple jobs, emphasizing that enrollment is based on the main job, determined by working hours or income, and explaining that part-time workers may choose an enrollment unit. It also announced the 2026 threshold for supplementary premiums and explained the differences between labor insurance and health insurance.
Facts
People with 2 or more jobs should generally enroll in health insurance based on their “main job.” The determination first considers the nature of the work and actual working hours; income is compared only if the hours are the same.
People working part-time at 2 or more units who meet the enrollment requirements may choose the unit where they work longer hours, earn more, or face greater occupational risks.
In 2026, the threshold for withholding supplementary premiums on part-time wages will be a single payment of 29,500, with a rate of 2.11%.
For workers employed by 2 or more employers, if each employer is required to provide labor insurance, the other employers that meet the requirements must also enroll them separately.
People who have not lost their existing enrollment eligibility and take on short-term work lasting no more than 3 months may continue to enroll under their original eligibility.
國巨 stock jumps 4%! Can AI demand and rising MLCC prices support its outlook? U.S. brokerage raises target price, sees 93% potential upside
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國巨 shares rose on optimism over AI demand and rising MLCC prices. A U.S. brokerage raised its target price to 1,050, citing expectations for fourth-quarter profit growth, as the market awaits details at the investor conference on the 29th.
Facts
A U.S. brokerage raised its target price for 國巨 to 1,050 and maintained its “Outperform” rating.
國巨 reported third-quarter revenue of about 49.53 billion, up 11.4% quarter over quarter and 49.7% year over year.
A U.S. brokerage estimates 國巨’s third-quarter net profit at about 11.6 billion, with earnings per share (EPS) of about 5.63.
Foreign brokerages estimate that 國巨’s third-quarter book-to-bill ratio remained around 2 times, with capacity utilization at about 9 tenths.
Another U.S. brokerage estimates that 國巨’s third-quarter gross margin could reach 40.4%.
Subsidies available for retaining employees after retirement at 65! Employers can receive up to 258,000 per person for continued employment; applications accepted starting today. See eligibility requirements
Applications for the 116年度 subsidy program are open from now through Aug. 31 of 116年.
Eligible applicants are private businesses, organizations or private schools with 3 or more employees.
With guidance from 羅東就業中心, 喜互惠生鮮超市 has gradually retained 5 experienced employees aged 65 and older.
The subsidy is paid in stages: 1萬3,000 per person per month for the first 6 months, and 1萬5,000 per person per month from the 7th through the 18th month.
好市多’s maternity vests for expectant mothers win over the internet! A heartwarming gesture at its Kaohsiung Dashun store earns 38,000 likes in a day, with users calling it a model employer
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好市多’s Kaohsiung Dashun store sparked online discussion by providing special vests for pregnant employees, earning 38,000 likes in a single day. The gesture was seen as an example of a supportive workplace, with the identifying design encouraging customers and colleagues to show care and understanding toward pregnant employees.
Facts
A pregnant employee at 好市多’s Kaohsiung Dashun store wore a specially designed “expectant mother” vest, prompting a post on Threads that drew a strong response.
The post about the maternity vest received 38,000 likes, 141 comments and 370 shares in a day.
All 好市多 stores in Taiwan use the same maternity vest, intended to make pregnant employees easy to identify at work and encourage understanding.
好市多’s new Kaohsiung store officially opened in July this year, featuring spacious shopping areas and a location near the harbor.
Online users noticed that 好市多 employees’ rain boots also had their names written on them, calling it an especially thoughtful design.
Live on the 3rd floor of an apartment building? The arcade on the 1st floor can also help you save on land value tax! Ministry of Finance calculations show upstairs residents can benefit too
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Finance explained land value tax reductions for apartment arcades, saying that residents on upper floors may also benefit based on their shares of the land. The 2026 application deadline has passed, and new applicants will have to wait until 2027 for the reduction to apply.
Facts
The Ministry of Finance said that if an apartment building’s ground-floor arcade is not used for business and is open to public passage, owners on the 2nd floor and above who hold a share of the land may also apply for a land value tax reduction.
For example, in a 4-story apartment building, after approval of an application for a 32-square-meter arcade, a resident on the 3rd floor with a 1/4 share of the land could receive a land value tax reduction equivalent to 2 square meters of land.
The deadline to apply for a land value tax reduction in 2026 was Sept. 22. Applicants filing now will generally have to wait until 2027 for the reduction to apply.
Under Article 10 of the “Regulations on Reduction and Exemption of Land Tax,” land value tax may be reduced by 1/5 when a building with 4 or more floors stands above an arcade.
To qualify for a tax reduction, an arcade must be used for public passage. No reduction is available if it is used for business or private purposes.
“Welcome! 24-Hour New Taipei Food City” opens with a grand launch in Sanchong on 10/30. Celebrity chefs 吳秉承 and 陳昆煌 lead visitors on a flavorful day trip through New Taipei
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The “2026 New Taipei City Exhibition—Welcome! 24-Hour New Taipei Food City,” organized by the New Taipei City Government Department of Economic Development, opens on Oct. 30 at the Anxin Center in Sanchong. The exhibition combines 4 themed zones and interactive experiences, with celebrity chefs 吳秉承 and 陳昆煌 recommending local flavors. It aims to introduce New Taipei’s products and culture through food.
Facts
The “2026 New Taipei City Exhibition—Welcome! 24-Hour New Taipei Food City” will open on Oct. 30 on the 5th floor of the New Taipei City Government’s Anxin Center in Sanchong.
The exhibition features 4 themed zones: “Brunch A/B Combos,” “New Taipei Produce Scanner,” “Cooking New Taipei” and “New Taipei Late-Night Microwave.”
Celebrity chefs 吳秉承 and 陳昆煌 have been invited to guide visitors and recommend the exhibition.
The exhibition runs from 115年10月30日至115年12月27日 and is closed every Monday.
Starting 115年11月13日, the exhibition’s hours will be extended to 20:00.
The venue features 3 interactive experiences: “Re蜜食: DJ Booth,” “New Taipei Lunchbox Stamp Station” and the “報講美食” themed newspaper.
Why has 博通 stock surged? Analyst reveals key to overcoming the “market’s biggest disconnect”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After Anthropic filed for an IPO, analysts turned optimistic about its AI chip demand and financial targets. The company’s partnership with several banks to establish a financing structure has also helped drive 博通 shares higher.
Facts
In its S-1 IPO filing, Anthropic said it had signed a 5-year equipment lease with 博通 for data center hardware worth about 161.2 billion dollars, excluding interest.
博通's $63 billion AI financing deal nearly fell apart! Hock Tan personally stepped in to negotiate; banks plan to issue $21 billion in bonds next year
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博通's $63 billion AI financing deal, code-named “Polaris,” was finalized after CEO Hock Tan negotiated terms. A bank consortium and 黑石 will jointly fund the deal to help Anthropic lease TPUs. Banks plan to issue bonds in 2027 to spread the risk, highlighting the enormous funding needs of AI infrastructure and testing the market's capacity to absorb the debt.
Facts
A $63 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure financing deal for 博通 faced collapse over banks' concerns, but CEO Hock Tan personally negotiated to bring it together.
The deal, code-named “Polaris,” is intended to help AI startup Anthropic lease tensor processing units (TPUs) co-developed by 博通 and Google.
Participating banks plan to issue about $21 billion in bonds in the U.S. investment-grade corporate bond market as early as the first quarter of 2027, spreading about $42 billion in loan exposure.
The overall structure uses a special purpose vehicle, which will borrow $63 billion to buy chips and lease them to Anthropic, using rental income to repay the related debt.
AI spending concerns weigh on storage stocks; Wall Street still sees gains of more than 70%
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Wall Street analysts say memory and storage stocks have pulled back amid concerns over AI spending, but discounted valuations offer rebound potential, with some shares expected to rise more than 70% over the next 12 months. The key question is whether technology giants can prove that AI investments are translating into tangible profits.
Facts
Wall Street analysts believe some memory and storage stocks have more than 70% upside over the next 12 months.
Western Digital reported better-than-expected results and announced a dividend increase, but its shares still fell 3%.
美光 reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings in late September, but its shares have fallen 15% since then.
美光 is expected to trade at about 5 times forward earnings over the next 12 months, the second-lowest among S&P 500 constituents.
Since the third quarter, shares of SanDisk and Western Digital have fallen more than 44%, Seagate has dropped 33%, and 美光 has fallen 22%.
Anthropic has filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO).
Seagate's revenue is projected to grow about 56% in fiscal 2027, but its growth rate is forecast to slow to 20% in fiscal 2029.
A strong headwind for U.S. bulls? The “gold-platinum ratio” indicator sounds the alarm again
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
MarketWatch columnist Mark Hulbert cited research indicating that the gold-platinum ratio is once again flashing a warning, suggesting U.S. stocks could face a strong headwind over the next 12 months. Because it reflects differences in geopolitical risk and economic activity, the ratio has proved superior to most existing forecasting indicators. Although last year's bearish signal did not fully play out, its long-term effectiveness has been validated.
Facts
MarketWatch columnist Mark Hulbert said an indicator known as the “gold-platinum ratio” signals that U.S. stocks will face a strong headwind over the next 12 months.
A research paper published in a leading financial journal, “Gold, Platinum, and Expected Stock Returns,” says the gold-platinum ratio outperforms nearly all existing return-prediction indicators in forecasting market direction over the next 12 months.
Platinum derives most of its value from industrial uses and can serve as an indicator of economic activity, while gold reflects economic activity and geopolitical uncertainty.
A higher gold-to-platinum price ratio indicates greater geopolitical risk, and suggests stock market performance will fall short of what it otherwise might have been.
The gold-platinum ratio moves inversely with stock market movements over the same period, but positively with subsequent market movements.
Since the study was published, the gold-platinum ratio has been broadly accurate out of sample, a widely recognized key test in statistical analysis.
The current U.S. bull market has lasted 四 years, and historical data show that bull markets that last 四 years go on to perform strongly in their fifth year.
安基生技's keloid drug gets positive response from U.S. FDA; Phase I clinical trial to proceed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
安基生技 (7754-TW) announced that its investigational drug AJ305 received a positive response from the U.S. FDA and will proceed to a Phase I clinical trial for keloids. The company also plans to apply to Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The move aims to address unmet medical needs and build human data on the anti-fibrotic mechanism of HDAC6.
Facts
安基生技 announced that its investigational drug AJ305 received a positive response from the U.S. FDA and may proceed to a Phase I clinical trial in patients with keloids.
安基生技 plans to submit an application for the trial to Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
Research and Markets estimates that the global keloid treatment market will reach $5.4 billion by 2030.
AJ305 uses a highly selective HDAC6 inhibitor technology platform and is administered locally.
安基生技's core product AJ201 is intended to treat spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA). Its application for a Phase III clinical trial has passed the FDA's 30-day review period.
Number of people carrying both mortgage and personal loan debt tops 430,000, a record; average debt stands at NT$6.5 million in mortgages and NT$1.3 million in personal loans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
住商機構 statistics show that the number of people in Taiwan carrying both mortgage and personal loan debt reached a record 434,000 in July. Their average mortgage was NT$6.531 million and average personal loan was NT$1.309 million. Experts cite housing prices, inflation and investment demand as contributing factors and warn of financial risks.
Facts
The number of people across Taiwan carrying both mortgage and personal loan debt reached 434,000 in July, the highest since records began in 2012.
The number of people carrying both types of debt rose by nearly 30,000 from a year earlier, an annual increase of 7.4%.
In July, the average mortgage balance among people carrying both types of debt reached NT$6.531 million, while the average personal loan balance climbed to NT$1.309 million.
The number of people carrying both types of debt surged by about 137,000 in just a few years since the pandemic began in 2019.
賴志昶 said the surge in people carrying both types of debt was driven by a post-pandemic spike in housing prices, higher inflation-related expenses and a stock market rally fueled by the AI boom.
First reported case online! Green line appears on outer screen of iPhone Duo despite no drops or impacts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
蘋果's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, encountered multiple screen problems soon after launch, including cracks on the inner screen and a green line on the outer screen. Although 蘋果 said most devices were functioning normally and offered repair options, many observers believe the product is insufficiently mature and overpriced, making it suitable only as a technology trial rather than for ordinary consumers.
Facts
Less than a week after 蘋果's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, went on sale, multiple consumers reported similar problems with the inner screen.
A user online reported a green line on the iPhone Duo's outer screen, despite the phone not having been dropped or struck.
蘋果 advised users affected by inner-screen problems to contact AppleCare to request a replacement.
IDC analysts believe 蘋果 faces a steep learning curve in the foldable-screen field as well.
The technology outlet The Verge said the iPhone Duo is a “first-generation exploratory model” that is not yet mature.
微軟 Q1 results due; Wall Street watches whether Azure can sustain growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
微軟 is set to report results for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, with the market focused on the growth potential of Azure and Copilot, as well as the performance of its newly established “Agents and Infrastructure” division. To support a major expansion of AI infrastructure while controlling costs, 微軟 has launched a voluntary separation program for more than 60,000 employees, underscoring its continued strategic shift toward artificial intelligence.
Facts
微軟 will report results for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 after the market closes on Wednesday.
微軟 announced a voluntary separation program for more than 60,000 eligible employees.
微軟 is replacing its original 三 divisions with two: “Agents and Infrastructure” and “Devices and Consumer.”
Wall Street expects 微軟 to report first-quarter earnings of $4.27 per share and revenue of $90.6 billion.
Remaining performance obligations (RPO) are expected to reach $705.6 billion, up 77% from a year earlier.
First-quarter capital expenditures are expected to exceed $45.9 billion, up from $19.3 billion in the same period last year.
Revenue at the “Agents and Infrastructure” division is expected to rise 22.5% year over year to $75.6 billion.
Houthis launch first attack on Saudi Arabia's largest oil export terminal
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Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked Saudi Arabia's largest oil export terminal, Ras Tanura, for the first time on Tuesday (27), sparking a fire. The move marks a shift in targets from the west to core energy infrastructure in the east, signaling an escalation in strategic intent and prompting a repricing of the risk of disruptions to global oil supplies.
Facts
Houthi militants attacked Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil export terminal on Tuesday（27日）, sparking a fire.
The fire broke out early Tuesday near facilities operated by Saudi Aramco.
Ras Tanura is home to key facilities, including crude oil loading operations, storage tanks and Saudi Arabia’s largest refinery.
In recent weeks, Houthi attacks have mainly targeted western Saudi Arabia, including Saudi Aramco’s headquarters, major oil fields and several refineries.
Saudi officials announced the destruction of 三 ballistic missiles and 四 drones.
Unfazed by U.S. Treasury yields surging past 5%! Bet on global central banks’ gold buying to provide a boost as 貝萊德 targets leading gold miners with 009834, opening for subscription on 11/9
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Treasury yields are climbing, but gold is proving resilient. 貝萊德 will open subscriptions on November 9 for an ETF tracking the FTSE TIP World Gold Index, targeting leading global gold mining companies amid gold buying by central banks worldwide and demand for asset allocation.
Facts
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield has held above 5%, while the 30-year yield briefly rose to 5.73%.
貝萊德 World Gold ETF (009834-TW) will open for subscription on November 9.
The ETF tracks the FTSE TIP World Gold Index and invests in leading gold mining companies worldwide.
Central banks around the world continue to buy gold, supporting its role as an important strategic asset.
The ETF invests in key gold-producing regions, including Canada, the United States and Australia.
Trump reportedly seeks to broker a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire through economic cooperation! Plan could see U.S. companies return to Russia and cooperation on Nord Stream pipelines and nuclear power
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin to discuss using economic cooperation in areas including energy, aviation and nuclear power as leverage to push for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. Washington says any deal must fit within a comprehensive peace framework, while Europe strongly opposes easing sanctions before the war ends.
Facts
Potential cooperation could include U.S. companies rejoining offshore oil and gas joint ventures on Russia’s Sakhalin Island.
The proposal includes restoring gas supplies to Europe through the undamaged Nord Stream pipeline.
The two sides discussed transferring control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to a U.S. entity, with the United States and Ukraine sharing the electricity.
Dmitriev estimated in February this year that the total value of projects under the relevant peace plan could reach 14 trillion dollars.
〈Stock Focus〉Startup PicoJool teams up to tap optical communications opportunities; 穩懋 hits limit-up and tops NT$500
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Silicon Valley startup PicoJool announced a partnership with 穩懋 to produce VCSELs using Taiwan’s supply chain and tap AI optical communications opportunities, sending 穩懋 shares to the 540-yuan limit-up price.
Facts
The founder of Silicon Valley startup PicoJool said all of the company’s products are made in Taiwan and that it will join forces with Taiwanese firm 穩懋 to target the AI optical communications market.
穩懋 shares quickly hit the 540-yuan limit-up price after PicoJool announced the partnership.
穩懋 and PicoJool will use 6-inch wafer foundry manufacturing for VCSELs and develop Micro-VCSEL and 200G VCSEL technologies.
PicoJool’s co-packaged optics pluggable optical transceiver modules offer a low-speed multi-channel architecture with up to 64 channels.
PicoJool expects to launch products with 200G high-speed narrow-channel specifications within the next 6 months.
Industry insiders said optical communications heavyweights including Coherent and Lumentum have begun discussing micro-VCSEL technology.
Aging wave worsens healthcare staffing crunch! Demand for care workers rises more than 5% annually; new physical therapists start at monthly salaries of NT$5.1萬
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
1111人力銀行 said demand for rehabilitation and care workers has risen by more than 5% annually as Taiwan enters a super-aged society, with new physical therapists earning starting monthly salaries above NT$5.1萬元. Meanwhile, Ministry of Health and Welfare data show a decline in the number of practicing nurses, and long-term care facilities face severe staffing shortages. The healthcare industry is grappling with the challenge of meeting the needs of older adults.
Facts
Job openings for physical therapists grew 24% from the same period last year, with new hires with 1 to 3 years of experience earning an average monthly salary of NT$5萬1,442.
Rehabilitation technicians earn an average monthly salary of about NT$4萬8,874, up about 24.7% from 2024.
Original今年7月全台領證護理人員實際執業率僅6成2，前7個月護理執業人數減少827人。
As many as 87.5% of surveyed long-term care facilities said they have faced staffing shortages over the long term, with care workers the most in-demand position at 60.8%.
Job openings for home-care supervisors grew 35.5% from the same period last year, with an average monthly salary of about NT$4萬821.
Job openings for equipment operation technicians at medical institutions surged by more than 5% from the same period last year.
Price wars reshape the AI landscape! Chinese models rank among the global top 5 in usage and have led for 26 weeks; expert warns: don’t celebrate too soon, it doesn’t mean ecosystem leadership
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
OpenRouter data show that Chinese AI models have led global usage for 26 consecutive weeks, with a share far exceeding that of the United States. Experts say this reflects cost advantages outweighing performance differences, but the high-end ecosystem remains dominated by overseas players.
Facts
Global large language models recorded 188 trillion Token calls, up 14.63% week over week.
Chinese models accounted for 93.54 trillion Token calls, about 4.16 times the U.S. figure.
DeepSeek V4.1-Flash-1017 surged 801% in a single week to take the top spot
The performance gap between top Chinese and U.S. models narrowed to 2.7%.
The weekly volume of Tokens processed by the OpenRouter platform nearly increased 33-fold year over year within a year.
〈Stock Focus〉雙鴻’s liquid-cooling business to drive Q4 revenue growth quarter over quarter; shares rise more than half a limit-up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
雙鴻’s liquid-cooling business is benefiting from GPU products rejoining 輝達’s supply chain and shipments of ASIC products. Analysts expect Q4 revenue to rise by double digits quarter over quarter, and the stock surged more than half a limit-up today.
Facts
雙鴻 reported September revenue of NT$28.84億元, down 8.19% month over month and up 23.23% year over year.
雙鴻’s third-quarter revenue reached a record NT$97.91億元 for a single quarter.
雙鴻’s GPU products have rejoined 輝達’s supply chain for liquid-cooling plates, and Rubin products are set to begin mass production in the fourth quarter.
雙鴻’s ASIC liquid-cooling products have secured CSP orders, and AMD MI400 is set to begin shipping in the fourth quarter.
雙鴻 shares surged more than half a limit-up today, recovering the 5-day moving average.
Chai Kang-yung says he has “never supported Taiwan independence”; Taiwan Affairs Office responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua responded to Chai Kang-yung’s statement, reiterating the duty to safeguard national sovereignty and urging Taiwan’s entertainment industry to promote cross-strait exchanges. He also cited a Mainland Affairs Council poll showing that most people support maintaining the status quo and the view that the two sides are not subordinate to each other.
Facts
The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office held its regular press conference on the 28th and responded to Chai Kang-yung’s post saying he had “never supported Taiwan independence.”
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua stressed that safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity is the common duty of all Chinese people.
The Taiwan Affairs Office said it hopes people in Taiwan’s entertainment industry will take pride in being upright Chinese people.
A poll released by the Mainland Affairs Council on the 22nd showed that 92% of respondents support Taiwan’s future being decided jointly by 2,300萬 people.
About 80% of the public agrees that the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China are not subordinate to each other.
CoreWeave bond yields surge to 15%! Huang says Nvidia need not bail it out; Cramer fires back: If you’re confident, buy the bonds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
CNBC host Jim Cramer challenged Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to buy CoreWeave’s high-yield bonds as the company’s bond yields surged and its share price plunged, drawing attention to the risks of AI companies’ debt-fueled expansion.
Facts
Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s Mad Money, urged Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to buy CoreWeave bonds yielding 15%.
Yields on some CoreWeave bonds rose to about 15%, briefly topping 16%.
The yield on one CoreWeave bond with a coupon rate of 9.75% and a 2031 maturity briefly rose to 16.009%.
CoreWeave has accumulated more than 510億 dollars in debt and lease obligations to expand its AI infrastructure.
Nvidia holds about 10% of CoreWeave’s equity and has computing-capacity purchase agreements totaling about 63億 dollars.
CoreWeave shares fell about 37% over the past month, bringing its market value down to about 310億 dollars.
About 70% to 80% of Samsung and SK海力士's planned memory output next year will be covered by five-year contracts with global tech giants.
China has built more than 24GW of AI data center capacity, ranking second globally, with data centers totaling about 20GW under construction or in planning.
美光科技 has signed 26 strategic customer agreements, which are expected to cover more than 35% of the company's total revenue by 2030.
Samsung's five largest contracted data center customers include 亞馬遜 AWS, 微軟, Google Cloud, Meta and 甲骨文.
Major capital rotation: AI stocks under pressure!? Trading volume has dried up near the bottom of the Taiwan market; watch for buying opportunities in three key AI supply chains!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In October, international capital flowed out of AI stocks and into non-AI stocks. The three major U.S. indexes had mixed performances, while the odds of U.S. stocks rising in 2027 are high, with AI stocks remaining a key driver. Trading volume in the Taiwan market has contracted, but three AI supply chain sectors offer buying opportunities as major international companies continue to invest heavily in AI infrastructure.
Facts
In October, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.14%, the S&P 500 gained 0.63%, and the Nasdaq fell 1.43%.
The odds of U.S. stocks rising in 2027 are very high, with an average gain of 17.2% the following year.
SpaceX completes $40 billion in debt financing to make large-scale purchases of Nvidia AI chips for delivery in the first half of 2027.
ASM raises next year's revenue target by 24%, on track to achieve its 2030 goal three years early
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
ASM International sharply raised its 2027 revenue target to more than 5.7 billion euros, benefiting from strong demand for memory and advanced logic chips driven by AI infrastructure, and is on track to meet its 2030 growth target three years early.
Facts
ASM raised its 2027 revenue target by about 24% to more than 5.7 billion euros.
ASM's third-quarter revenue rose 44% year over year to 1.16 billion euros on a constant-currency basis.
ASM reported third-quarter net profit of 308.1 million euros.
ASM announced a share buyback program of up to 300 million euros.
台積電's capital expenditure plan totals as much as $64 billion.
英特爾 expects to invest about $20 billion in new facilities and equipment this year.