Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the Japan Innovation Party and opposition Democratic Party for the People reached a consensus to cut 31 proportional representation seats in the House of Representatives and draft relevant legislation.
[After-Work Economics] Cancer doesn’t come out of nowhere! Top doctor warns: 3 warning signs may mean cancer is already present; the wrong health screening could waste your money!
Brazil election》A turnaround in just three weeks: Was WhatsApp Lula’s secret weapon? Allies hail it as a major factor, but scholars disagree
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Brazilian President Lula staged an election comeback and won the 2026 election. Allies credited the WhatsApp channel “Lula’s Legion,” led by congresswoman Janones, but scholars stressed that in-person mobilization was also key.
Facts
A WhatsApp channel called “Lula’s Legion” was seen as a key factor in Brazilian President Lula’s comeback and reelection.
The “Lula’s Legion” WhatsApp channel is led by congresswoman André Janones and has amassed 10.8 million followers.
Political scientist Denilde Holzhacker believes the keys to Lula’s victory were a shift in campaign strategy and the combination of digital and in-person mobilization.
In his victory speech, Lula called Janones “our general.”
Lula pledged to give the people a greater voice in decision-making in the future.
Is Hsu Chiao-hsin trying to hold Shen Boyang back? As convener, she holds meetings in both the morning and afternoon, while KMT lawmakers’ attendance lags behind the DPP’s
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KMT lawmaker Hsu Chiao-hsin is serving in rotation as convener of the Legislative Yuan’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee and has scheduled a packed series of meetings to adjust for the holiday. Only 2 KMT members attended in the afternoon, while DPP lawmaker Shen Boyang participated actively throughout, highlighting the difference in attendance between the blue and green camps.
Facts
With 1 month to go before the 2026 local elections, KMT lawmaker Hsu Chiao-hsin is serving in rotation as convener of the Legislative Yuan’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee.
Only 9 lawmakers attended the Legislative Yuan’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee meeting on the afternoon of the 28th to question officials. The only KMT lawmakers present were Hsu Chiao-hsin and Niu Hsu-ting.
DPP lawmaker Shen Boyang was the first to sign in and register to question officials at both the morning and afternoon meetings on the 28th.
As is customary, Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu does not attend meetings of the legislature’s standing committees.
Over the past 5 years, the Legislative Yuan’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee has repeatedly scheduled ministry and agency work reports and budget questions and answers for the same meeting.
Tomorrow’s weather／Cold air systems take turns hitting Taiwan! Temperatures plunge into the 1X range on this day, with heavy rain for 3 straight days; a look at this week’s weather
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The Central Weather Administration issued a forecast for the coming week, saying the northeast monsoon will successively affect Taiwan, bringing cooler temperatures and rain. It also warned that coastal areas should watch for seawater backing up during the annual spring tides, and that people should be alert to the risk of long-period waves caused by the outer circulation of Typhoon In-fa.
Facts
Tomorrow, Thursday (the 29th), the northeast monsoon will weaken. Most areas will be partly cloudy to sunny, with isolated brief showers along the Keelung coast and in eastern Taiwan.
Lows across Taiwan will be around 21 to 23 degrees over the coming week. Due to radiative cooling, open areas and low-lying areas near mountains could see temperatures drop to 17 or 18 degrees.
Tomorrow through Friday (the 30th) coincides with the annual spring tides. Water levels will be high at high tide along the coasts of Yunlin, Kinmen and Matsu, and people should watch for seawater backing up and localized flooding.
Current forecasts indicate that Typhoon No. 30, In-fa, will remain a super typhoon for the next 3 or 4 days and continue moving west-northwest. It is not expected to directly affect Taiwan’s weather over the coming week.
On Sunday and Monday (Nov. 2 and 3), the northeast monsoon will strengthen again, bringing cooler weather to northern and northeastern Taiwan, with localized brief showers in the north and east.
Explainer》The county with Taiwan’s largest elderly population isn’t Chiayi! 1 in every 4 residents is at least 65; rankings for all 22 cities and counties revealed
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The Ministry of the Interior released household registration statistics for September 2026, showing that people aged 65 and older account for 20.70% of Taiwan’s population, making it a super-aged society. Taipei has the highest proportion of elderly residents in Taiwan, at 24.86%, while Hsinchu County has the lowest, at 15.52%, reflecting differences in population structure and the effects of migration.
Facts
People aged 65 and older account for 24.86% of Taipei’s population, the highest proportion among Taiwan’s 22 cities and counties.
Hsinchu County has the lowest proportion of elderly residents in Taiwan, at 15.52%.
The proportion of elderly residents in Chiayi County is about 24.8%, ranking second in Taiwan.
Chiayi County’s aging index is 309, higher than Taipei’s 214.
People aged 0 to 14 account for 14.75% of Hsinchu City’s population, the highest proportion among Taiwan’s 22 cities and counties.
As of the end of September 2026, New Taipei City, Chiayi City and Kinmen County had reached about 20.7%, 20.5% and 20.4%, respectively, crossing the threshold for a super-aged society.
Wu Hsu-chih unveils digital business card, laying out six key policy proposals and an 8-year record
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Zhubei mayoral candidate Wu Hsu-chih launched a personal website and digital business card, making public six key policy proposals and an eight-year record of service. The aim is to let residents review his policy positions and performance, while using digital tools to encourage policy discussion.
Facts
Zhubei mayoral candidate Wu Hsu-chih introduces his personal website and digital business card, which have been online for some time.
The digital business card can be shared via LINE. Residents can click it to visit his personal website and view information.
Wu Hsu-chih put forward six key policy proposals: integrating public transportation, balancing the east and west districts, building a city for sports, technology-driven governance, sustainable development and care for all ages.
The website compiles Wu Hsu-chih’s 8-year record of local service, including the progress of proposals, questions he has raised and implementation updates.
Wu Hsu-chih cited efforts to secure more classes and schools at senior high schools and improve local public transportation to explain why local needs must be followed up on continuously.
Wu Hsu-chih unveils digital business card, laying out six key policy proposals and an 8-year record
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Zhubei mayoral candidate Wu Hsu-chih launched a personal website and digital business card, making public six key policy proposals and an 8-year service record and inviting residents to review his policy positions.
Facts
Zhubei mayoral candidate Wu Hsu-chih introduces his personal website and digital business card, which have been online for some time.
Wu Hsu-chih put forward six key policy proposals, including integrating public transportation and balancing the east and west districts.
The digital business card can be shared via LINE, and residents can click it to visit his personal website.
The website compiles Wu Hsu-chih’s 8-year record of local service.
Wu Hsu-chih cited efforts to secure more classes and schools at senior high schools and improve local public transportation to explain the importance of following up continuously.
Deterring the China threat! Japan plans to revise 3 security documents to strengthen “denial capabilities,” making an attack on Japan tantamount to hostility toward the world
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The Japanese government plans to revise 3 security documents this year, introducing the concept of “denial capabilities” to strengthen defense. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth agreed at a meeting to deepen the Japan-U.S. alliance, including through the joint production of missiles and stronger cybersecurity cooperation, to address regional threats.
Facts
The Japanese government plans to revise 3 security documents, including the National Security Strategy, this year, and is considering positioning “denial capabilities” as a pillar of stronger defense capabilities.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that Japan would strengthen its “denial-based defense capabilities.”
Japan and the United States agreed to promote the joint production of medium-range air-to-air missiles and establish a facility in Japan for final assembly and inspection.
Japan will expand the development and deployment of long-range missiles and drones, and strengthen its domestic defense industry to establish a system for sustained production.
Japan and the United States confirmed that they would strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity in response to a series of recent cyberattacks.
More nutritious than mackerel or sea bass! Doctor recommends 1 healthy fish with “2 times the Omega-3 of salmon,” which fights inflammation and lowers blood pressure and blood lipids
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Weight-loss specialist Wei Shih-hang recommends Pacific saury, which is in season in autumn, as a high-quality source of Omega-3. It contains twice as much as salmon. Increasing Omega-3 intake through dietary changes can effectively lower triglycerides and improve chronic inflammation and cardiovascular risks.
Facts
Pacific saury contains 5199 milligrams of Omega-3 per 100 grams
Salmon contains 2665 milligrams of Omega-3 per 100 grams
Sea bass contains 196 milligrams of Omega-3 per 100 grams
Fourfinger threadfin contains 1348 milligrams of Omega-3 per 100 grams
Grouper contains 178 milligrams of Omega-3 per 100 grams
Ayu contains 991 milligrams of Omega-3 per 100 grams
For a healthy person, triglyceride levels should be below 150mg/dl
The recommended daily Omega-3 intake for adults should not exceed 2000 milligrams
Why does no one call Kaohsiung “Takao” anymore, while some still call Wanhua “Monga”? The reasons are not widely known
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The article analyzes the historical origins and evolution of the Taiwanese place names “Takao” to “Kaohsiung” and “Monga” to “Wanhua.” It notes that both changes were influenced by administrative reforms during the Japanese colonial period: the names were changed because of similar pronunciation and because the original names were considered inappropriate. But their subsequent paths differed due to cultural identity and changes in language.
Facts
Kaohsiung’s old name, “Takao,” comes from the Takao community of the Makatao people, an Indigenous group of the plains, and is a Minnan transliteration of the Plains Indigenous-language word Takao.
The place name “Monga” is linked to Indigenous people’s small boats and refers to Indigenous people coming there by boat to trade.
After the restoration of Taiwan, the Nationalist government continued using “Kaohsiung” as the place name and did not restore the old name “Takao.”
Most Hong Kong street names are transliterations of British surnames, based on Cantonese pronunciation.
“Echoes of the Ferry Crossing” public art exhibition opens! Hear the stories of time at Shisizhang in Xindian
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The New Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs is holding the public art exhibition “Echoes of the Ferry Crossing” at the Xindian Shisizhang Historic Buildings Park. Using sound art and interactive installations, it presents the history of the local settlement and deepens the dialogue between contemporary life and the historic site.
Facts
The Xindian Shisizhang Historic Buildings Park is presenting the public art exhibition “Echoes of the Ferry Crossing—A Crossing Through Time・Ripples of Memory.”
The exhibition centers on sound as its medium, combining interactive installations, local stories and historic buildings.
The historic buildings relocated and reassembled in the park include the Liu Family Ancestral Hall, Qiwen Hall, Liji Ancestral House and Wenji Hall.
The special exhibition features 4 interactive experiences: viewing maps, lifting curtains, stamping and exploring the park.
The New Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs said it hopes public art will bring cultural assets into everyday life.
高盛, Morgan Stanley bullish on PCB! AI supply chain set for upgrade wave as 00991A targets strong stocks including 台光電 and 景碩
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Taiwan stocks surged on the 28th, with PCB and electronic components in the spotlight. 高盛 and 摩根士丹利 are bullish on the AI hardware supply chain, driving demand for high-end PCBs and substrates. The 00991A ETF led in performance, with holdings including 台光電 and 景碩.
Facts
Taiwan stocks surged 939.35 points today (28), closing at 47,035.58 points and regaining the 47,000-point threshold.
00991A allocates about three-tenths of its portfolio to PCB, ABF substrates and CCL-related industries, with holdings including 台光電, 欣興 and 景碩.
高盛 and 摩根士丹利 are bullish on the PCB industry and raised their target prices for Taiwanese companies including 景碩 and 欣興.
The AI industry is shifting from model training to inference applications, driving upgrades in demand for components such as high-end PCBs, memory, thermal management and power management.
10/28 International Evening Briefing | Japan's anti-ship missile with a range of over 1,000 kilometers leaves its base for the first time; SK海力士's capacity booked through 2029; $2,000 iPhone Duo breaks after just a few folds
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風傳媒 rounded up key international news from October 28, including Japan's Type 25 anti-ship missile leaving its base for the first time, SK海力士's capacity booked through 2029, a sharp drop in China's stock market capitalization, and an investigation into former Chongqing Mayor Huang Qifan.
Facts
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's latest Type 25 surface-to-ship missile left its base for the first time on October 25, entering the Onohara Training Area during the U.S.-Japan Keen Sword exercise.
SK海力士 posted third-quarter operating profit of 83.3 trillion won, up more than 7 times, and its production capacity is fully booked through 2029.
Japan National Defense Academy President Yoshida Yoshihide proposed 3 red lines in competition with China: holding the First Island Chain, maintaining nuclear deterrence and securing the West's technological edge.
Former Chongqing Mayor Huang Qifan was announced by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission on October 13 to be under investigation.
A “1 country” bars Taiwan from flying through its airspace! Backing the one-China policy forces 2 airlines to reroute flights
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Pakistan barred Taiwanese airlines from flying through its airspace in support of the one-China policy, forcing some China Airlines and EVA Air flights to Europe to reroute over Russia.
Facts
Pakistan is the first country in the world to restrict Taiwanese airlines from flying through its airspace based on the “one China” policy.
中華航空 and 長榮航空 have not flown through Pakistani airspace since the morning of October 25.
Since October 25, at least more than 10 China Airlines and EVA Air flights between Asia and Europe have been rerouted to fly through Russian airspace.
This marks the return of Taiwanese airlines' European flights over Russian airspace after more than 4 years, since the full-scale outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.
Pakistan Defense Minister Asif told 彭博 that the aviation sector follows the one-China policy, allowing only Chinese airlines to fly through Pakistani airspace.
Original交通部部長陳世凱表示，航路由航空公司自行向相關國家申請，交通部尊重業者安排。
長榮航空 flight BR88 from Paris to Taipei also flew over Russia on October 25.
No social housing even in urban renewal? OURs exposes blind spots in Executive Yuan bill: Developers pay for floor-area bonuses and take them gladly—why build social housing for the government?
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OURs都市改革組織 Secretary-General Peng Yang-kai and policy researcher Liao Ting-hui attended a Legislative Yuan public hearing, criticizing the Executive Yuan's urban renewal bill for failing to address incentives for developers to evade social housing obligations and proposing separate amendments for public and private projects.
Facts
As of the end of 2025, more than 1,300 urban renewal projects had been approved nationwide, but only 10 had donated social housing through floor-area bonuses.
Only 3 privately run urban renewal projects obtained social housing through floor-area bonuses, providing a total of 180 units.
A total of 103 publicly run urban renewal projects nationwide have completed the bidding process, but only 7 adopted a mechanism to donate social housing in exchange for floor-area bonuses.
Developers can use items such as project timelines, green buildings and earthquake resistance to fill the 50% cap on standard urban renewal floor-area bonuses.
If an unsafe-building reconstruction project uses social housing floor-area bonuses, a 500-square-meter site may yield only 2 to 3 social housing units.
It's not alcohol! Doctor warns this type of drink carries 4 times the risk of cirrhosis—and many people in Taiwan love it
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Rehabilitation physician Wang Siheng cited a 2025 Italian study warning that drinking more than 1 sugar-sweetened beverage a week raises the risk of liver fibrosis by nearly 4 times, with high-fructose syrup in bubble tea the main culprit.
Facts
A 2025 Italian study found that people who drank more than 1 sugar-sweetened beverage a week had 3.77 times the risk of liver fibrosis compared with those who rarely drank them.
The Italian study included 273 adults with both diabetes and fatty liver disease.
Many of Taiwan's popular bubble teas, sodas and processed drinks contain “high-fructose syrup.”
The difference in how fructose and glucose are metabolized is that almost all fructose is processed by the liver, while glucose can be used by cells throughout the body.
When a large amount of fructose reaches the liver in a short time, the liver converts the excess into fat for storage; over the long term, fat accumulates and can lead to cirrhosis.
Rehabilitation physician Wang Siheng shared details of the study above on his Facebook page, “One-Minute Fitness Classroom.”
Researchers used questionnaires to survey how often participants usually drank sugar-sweetened beverages and used ultrasound to assess the degree of liver fibrosis.
$600,000 per person! Japan arrests Chinese immigration broker, accuses him of helping forge résumés to obtain permanent residency
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Tokyo police arrested Chinese-born senior executive Lan Ze-pengcheng and others, accusing them of helping Chinese nationals forge résumés to obtain “Highly Skilled Professional” visas and permanent residency. The group targeted wealthy Chinese with an offer of $600,000 per person, and an initial estimate suggests it illegally brought about 40 Chinese nationals into Japan.
Facts
Tokyo police arrested Chinese-born senior executive Lan Ze-pengcheng and others suspected of helping Chinese nationals forge résumés to obtain permanent residency.
The illegal group mainly targeted wealthy Chinese seeking to move to Japan, and an initial estimate suggests it illegally brought about 40 Chinese nationals into the country.
The arrested suspect surnamed Zhuang paid $600,000 to obtain permanent residency in Japan.
Suspect Lan and others are suspected of document forgery, falsely reporting educational qualifications and work experience to evade screening.
Police suspect that at least 40 Chinese tycoons obtained visas through illegal channels.
The alleged conduct may violate Japan's Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
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Aoi Yu's Until the T-Shirt Dries loses out! The winner of Netflix's 2026 top 10 Japanese dramas is this show: rated higher than The Crimes of Kujo, impossible to stop watching
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article rounds up 10 highly rated Japanese dramas available on Netflix in Taiwan in 2026, ranked by Douban ratings as of October 24. The list includes suspense and crime titles such as Reunions: Silent Truth and The Crimes of Kujo, with the top score reaching 8.2, to help drama fans choose what to watch.
Facts
The highest-rated title in Netflix's 2026 top 10 Japanese dramas scored 8.2.
Reunion: Silent Truth, starring Ryoma Takeuchi and Mao Inoue, has a Douban rating of 6.8.
The Secret of the 25th Year, starring Hokuto Matsumura and Sae Okazaki, has a Douban rating of 7.0.
LOST10, starring Ryusei Yokohama and Shun Oguri, has a Douban rating of 7.1.
Our Hakone Ekiden, starring Yo Oizumi, Tomohisa Yamashita and Sairi Ito, has a Douban rating of 7.1.
The Crimes of Kujo, starring Yūya Yagira and Hokuto Matsumura, has a Douban rating of 7.1.
The Politician's Thief, starring Satomi Ishihara and Issei Takahashi, has a rating of 7.3 on Douban.
The ratings compiled in this article are based on Douban scores checked as of Oct. 24.
Watching Shen Po-yang's campaign ad brought her to tears; Chung Pei-chun listed 5 scenes and mocked it: 'Give Chiang Wan-an credit where it's due'
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Chung Pei-chun, a Taipei City councilor from the Kuomintang, commented on the latest campaign ad released on the 28th by Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang. She said the cityscapes shown in the ad were actually achievements of incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an, and listed 5 scenes to mock Shen's past false smears. She stressed that the video instead confirmed the efforts and achievements of the city government team.
Facts
Kuomintang councilor Chung Pei-chun posted a response to Shen Po-yang's campaign ad on the 28th, saying its content actually showcased Chiang Wan-an's achievements.
Chung Pei-chun listed 5 scenes in Shen Po-yang's ad, each corresponding to one of the 5 major projects undertaken by Chiang Wan-an's city government.
The 'tree-lined boulevard' scene in Shen Po-yang's ad was interpreted as the result of Chiang Wan-an's 'cooler city' policy.
The 'old town alleyways' scene in Shen Po-yang's ad showed the results of separating pedestrians from traffic with 'road-marked sidewalks 2.0.'
The 'modern-design public market' in Shen Po-yang's ad refers to the newly completed New Zhongzheng Nanmen Market.
Chung Pei-chun criticized Shen Po-yang for repeatedly making political claims that smeared Taipei City over the past six months.
Chung Pei-chun said Shen Po-yang's ad dealt a stinging blow to all of his past political accusations.
How precarious is Chiang Wan-an's election bid? Lawyer cites Taipei's political battle 16 years ago as a warning: polls were also behind 'this number' back then
Breaking: High-speed train crash in Spain's Toledo! 2 carriages plunge down embankment; officials confirm at least 10 dead
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A high-speed train collision occurred in Spain's Toledo province on the morning of the 28th, when a Renfe AVE train collided with an Iryo train, leaving at least 10 dead and many injured. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was deeply shaken and canceled his schedule. Services on the affected routes were suspended as rescue and investigations got underway.
Facts
A high-speed train collision in Spain's central Toledo province on the morning of the 28th left at least 10 people dead.
The crash involved a state-run Renfe AVE train and a privately operated Iryo train on the Madrid–Andalusia high-speed rail line.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez canceled his schedule and expressed shock over the crash.
High-speed train services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended. Affected passengers can change or refund their tickets free of charge.
This is Spain's second serious high-speed rail accident this year. A tragedy in January this year left 45 people dead.
Not salmon or tuna! Don't eat this '1 type of fish' beloved by Taiwanese every day, nutritionist warns: it could make you gain weight
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Nutritionist Tseng Chien-ming cautioned that although mackerel is rich in nutrients, it is a high-fat fish, and eating it every day can lead to excess calorie intake and weight gain. He recommends eating it 1 to 2 times a week and alternating it with white fish, while avoiding deep-fried or less-than-fresh preparations.
Facts
Nutritionist Tseng Chien-ming said mackerel is a high-fat fish, and eating it every day may lead to weight gain from excessive calorie intake.
Mackerel ranks among the fish with the highest fat content.
Nutritionists recommend eating mackerel 1 to 2 times a week as part of a regular diet.
Nutritionists recommend alternating red-fleshed and white-fleshed fish, following the principle: 'Eat oily fish today, white fish tomorrow.'
Mackerel that has been deep-fried for a long time or is not fresh can oxidize, reducing its nutritional value and potentially harming health.
Is an ETF under 10 dollars cheaper? Beginner asks whether 00406A can catch up with 0050; expert reveals '1 misconception'
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In response to a beginner investor asking whether 00406A could rise to 100 dollars, the article explains the price differences, strategy distinctions and dividend mechanisms of the 2 ETFs, emphasizing that unit price is not the only indicator of investment value.
Facts
00406A closed at 9.06 dollars on Oct. 22, while 0050 closed at 106.90 dollars.
00406A's full name is CTBC Taiwan Income Growth Active ETF Fund. It is scheduled to be listed on June 11, 2026.
00406A's strategy includes covered calls, generating premiums by selling call options to provide an additional source of income.
0050 underwent a four-for-one split in June 2025. Its closing price on the last trading day before the split was 188.65 dollars, and its reference price was adjusted to 47.16 dollars after the split.
00406A pays dividends monthly and has an annual management fee of 0.75%; 0050 pays dividends semiannually.
On Oct. 22, 00406A's closing price of 9.06 dollars was higher than its net asset value of about 8.94 dollars per unit that day, representing a premium of about 1.34%.
Taiwan's famous night market has fallen on hard times! Visitors lament the deserted scene: 'A whole row of shops has closed; it's like a ghost town,' and even locals have stopped going
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The loss of visitors and business closures at Xingnan Night Market in New Taipei City's Zhonghe District, driven by land disputes, changes to traffic routes and enforcement factors, have left what was once a bustling commercial district looking like a deserted ghost town. The decline has prompted regret among local residents and online users, as well as concern about future revitalization efforts.
Facts
Xingnan Night Market is in New Taipei City's Zhonghe District, stretching from Xinyi Street to Lane 410, Jingxin Street, with Nanshijiao MRT Station nearby.
At its peak, Xingnan Night Market was as crowded as Shilin Night Market, with people unable to get through the entrance.
One reason for Xingnan Night Market's decline was past disputes over ownership and use rights for some local land.
Changes to traffic routes around the night market, including the removal of the pedestrian zone and the resumption of vehicle access, have hurt the commercial district's development.
Some online users complained that frequent police patrols hurt businesses, saying the constant police presence discouraged customers.
Taichung to unlock all roadside motorcycle parking spaces starting 11/1; large motorcycles to pay motorcycle rates, monthly passes available
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Taichung City's Transportation Bureau announced that starting Nov. 1, large heavy motorcycles will be allowed to park in all roadside motorcycle spaces and motorcycle/scooter parking areas across the city. They will pay the same rates as motorcycles, a move intended to improve the use of parking resources and provide more convenient parking options.
Facts
Taichung City's Transportation Bureau announced that starting Nov. 1, large heavy motorcycles will be allowed to park in all roadside motorcycle spaces and motorcycle/scooter parking areas across the city.
Large heavy motorcycles parked in roadside motorcycle spaces or motorcycle/scooter parking areas will be charged according to the existing motorcycle rates for that road section.
Owners of large heavy motorcycles may choose to apply for either a car or motorcycle monthly pass, but the 2 pass types offer different benefits and must be used according to the type of parking space.
Large heavy motorcycles parked in roadside motorcycle spaces must follow the '1 vehicle per space' rule, park in the direction indicated by on-site signs, and remain entirely within the parking lines.
The newly opened parking spaces are strictly off-limits to large heavy motorcycles on sidewalks and in covered walkways.
Breaking gender barriers in traditional industries: Taichung's gender-friendly businesses enter their 5th year, expanding into plumbing, electrical repairs, sports and fitness
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Taichung City's Social Affairs Bureau's gender-friendly business program has entered its 5th year, with 320 businesses taking part. This year, it has expanded for the first time into plumbing and electrical repair as well as sports and fitness. For example, 森隅機電 offers services by female technicians, aiming to break gender stereotypes and promote inclusion and respect.
Facts
Taichung City's Social Affairs Bureau's 'gender-friendly business' program has officially entered its 5th year, with 320 businesses currently taking part.
This year, the gender-friendly business program has expanded for the first time into plumbing and electrical repairs, as well as sports and fitness.
Plumbing and electrical repair company 森隅機電 offers at-home services by female technicians.
Participating businesses now include professional fields such as medical institutions, funeral services, apartment buildings and property management.
Sports and fitness businesses are promoting gender inclusion by establishing women-only spaces and displaying LGBTQ+ friendly labels.
iHerb's Double 11 Early Bird Sale: 4 Everyday Supplements to Check Out
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Cross-border e-commerce platform iHerb is holding its Double 11 Early Bird Sale through Oct. 28, with discounts ranging from 74折 to 7折 on products from California Gold Nutrition and Doctor's Best, including a variety of supplements such as collagen and fish oil.
Facts
iHerb has launched its Double 11 early-bird sale, which ends on Oct. 28.
Eligible shoppers can enter the discount code "11KMH26" and meet the spending threshold to get the entire site at 74折.
Eligible new customers worldwide can enter the discount code "WELCOME7" to get their first purchase at 7折.
Featured products in the promotion include nutritional supplements from California Gold Nutrition and Doctor's Best.
Doctor's Best's highly absorbable CoQ10 is formulated with BioPerine black pepper extract.
Companies mentioned：iHerb、California Gold Nutrition、Doctor's Best
More support for the public's economy: Taichung's second round of price-adjustment vouchers draws 369 businesses, with 8折 at Tianjin and 9折 on Ziyou Road, plus a host of offers
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The Taichung City Government is launching a second round of price-adjustment vouchers starting Oct. 30, with 369 businesses taking part. Residents can exchange 100 yuan for vouchers worth 200 yuan, while participating commercial districts are offering discounts of 8-9折 and gifts to boost the public's economy.
Facts
The Taichung City Government's second round of price-adjustment vouchers will launch on Oct. 30, with as many as 369 local businesses from commercial districts across the city taking part.
Residents can exchange 100 yuan in cash for 200 yuan in price-adjustment vouchers, with a daily limit of 2 sets per person at each participating location.
Economic Development Bureau Director Zhang Fengyuan emphasized that the combined effect of the price-adjustment vouchers and additional offers from businesses would precisely support small and medium-sized enterprises.
The price-adjustment vouchers will be distributed from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 and will be valid for 7 days.
Typhoon delays it by a day, but the festivities go on! The 6th Hualien Farming Life Festival wraps up, with Chunri and Luoshan winning Gold Rural awards
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The 6th Farming Life Festival, organized by the Hualien County Government, was held on Oct. 25-26 and wrapped up successfully despite being postponed because of a typhoon. The event featured a market, performances, and Gold Rural awards, showcasing the vitality of rural communities.
Facts
The 6th Hualien Farming Life Festival was held on Oct. 25-26 at Zhikaxuan Forest Park.
Due to Typhoon Sepat, the event was moved from its originally scheduled dates of Oct. 24-25 to Oct. 25-26.
Chunri Community in Yuli Township and Luoshan Community in Fuli Township won Gold Rural awards in the 4th Hualien County Gold Rural Competition.
This year's Farming Life Market brought together 55 stalls representing rural communities, local small farmers, and distinctive brands from across Hualien.
The event offered market vouchers with a face value of 200 yuan for 100 yuan.
A total of 34 communities entered this year's competition, with 15 outstanding communities selected through a written preliminary review and on-site final review.
Final Taipei showdown location revealed! Chiang Wan-an secures Ketagalan Boulevard for election-eve rally, while Hsieh Pei-yang's camp reveals it got "this location"
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The 2026 Taipei mayoral race will come to a head on Nov. 28. Chiang Wan-an secured permission to use Ketagalan Boulevard, while Hsieh Pei-yang's camp will hold an event on Beiping East Road. Both campaign teams are actively discussing cooperation between Taipei and New Taipei.
Facts
The 2026 local elections will come to a head on Nov. 28, with the Taipei mayoral race drawing nationwide attention.
KMT candidate Chiang Wan-an successfully secured permission to use Ketagalan Boulevard for his election-eve rally on Nov. 27.
Wu Szu-yao, campaign manager for Hsieh Pei-yang, said he would hold events around his campaign headquarters on Beiping East Road during the final week of the campaign and on election eve.
Wu Szu-yao said competition for venues was fierce, with applications for road-use permits snapped up in 1 second, leaving Hsieh Pei-yang's team unable to secure Ketagalan Boulevard.
Hsieh Pei-yang's camp will return to Beiping East Road around its campaign headquarters and is creatively planning carnival-style events for the final week of the campaign and election eve.
Following in his father's footsteps into exile? Son of Brazil's former president loses election, secretly enters U.S., gets green light from Washington
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Brazilian former president's son Eduardo Bolsonaro secretly entered the U.S. after losing the election and refusing to surrender his passport, and was granted a U.S. visa.
Facts
Eduardo Bolsonaro, a sitting senator for Brazil's Liberal Party, secretly left Brazil and flew to the United States after losing the presidential election's second-round runoff.
The U.S. State Department confirmed it would issue visas allowing Eduardo Bolsonaro and his family to enter the country.
Eduardo Bolsonaro refused to comply with an order from Brazil's Federal Supreme Court to surrender his passport.
Brazil's Federal Police confirmed that Eduardo Bolsonaro did not leave through an official border checkpoint.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for allegedly plotting a military coup.
The most-watched trial in U.S. history! The evidence in "this landmark case" was overwhelming, yet he was acquitted; afterward, the suspect even wrote a book titled "If I Did It"
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Former NFL star O.J. Simpson was acquitted of the 1994 murders of his ex-wife and a friend, but faced substantial civil liability. He later went to prison for an armed robbery and died of cancer in 2024; the truth behind the case remains a mystery.
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Simpson's status as the victims' ex-husband made him the prime suspect, and on June 17, 1994, he led the country in a televised slow-speed chase.
In a 1997 civil trial, the jury unanimously found Simpson liable for the deaths of both victims and ordered him to pay about US$33.5 million.
In 2006, Simpson reached an agreement to publish a book titled If I Did It, receiving an advance of up to US$3.5 million. A court later awarded the book's rights to the Goldman family to satisfy the damages judgment.
In 2008, Simpson was found guilty on all 12 counts in an armed robbery case in Las Vegas. He was paroled in 2017 after serving about 9 years.
Simpson died of cancer on April 10, 2024, at the age of 76. The case remains unresolved to this day.
Hsieh Pei-yang fails to secure Ketagalan Boulevard for election eve! Lai Ching-te advises the "ocean current" campaign: stay confident but humble, and remain cautious
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On the eve of the 2026 county and city elections, DPP Chair Lai Ching-te advised Taipei mayoral candidate Hsieh Pei-yang's team to face the race with a "confident but humble, cautious and vigilant" attitude. Campaign manager Wu Szu-yao said Hsieh was in a stable frame of mind, but that the team planned to move its election-eve event to Beiping East Road after another campaign secured Ketagalan Boulevard.
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DPP Chair Lai Ching-te advised Hsieh Pei-yang's team to remain "confident but humble" and "cautious and vigilant" during the campaign.
Hsieh Pei-yang's campaign manager is Wu Szu-yao, a DPP legislator.
Hsieh Pei-yang's team was unable to secure its first-choice venue, Ketagalan Boulevard, for election eve.
Hsieh Pei-yang's election-eve event is expected to be held on Beiping East Road near his campaign headquarters.
At the time of reporting, 1 month remained until the 2026 county and city elections.
Labrador retrievers only rank 7th! The world's smartest dog TOP10 champion is this breed, with sky-high intelligence that can read its owner's eyes in an instant
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This article presents the TOP10 ranking of the world's smartest dogs compiled by canine behavior researcher Stanley Coren. The Border Collie takes the top spot, followed by the Poodle and German Shepherd, with other breeds ranging from the Australian Cattle Dog to the Labrador Retriever.
Facts
Canine behavior researcher Stanley Coren compiled rankings of dogs' working and obedience intelligence.
The Border Collie ranks first on the world's smartest dog breeds list.
The Poodle ranks second in the intelligence rankings.
The Australian Cattle Dog ranks 10th on the world's smartest dog breeds list.
The Papillon ranks 8th on the world's smartest dog breeds list.
The Labrador Retriever ranks 7th on the world's smartest dog breeds list.
The Shetland Sheepdog ranks 6th on the world's smartest dog breeds list.
The Doberman Pinscher ranks 5th on the world's smartest dog breeds list.
“Many people misunderstand blood pressure!” What counts as high? Doctor: The key is actually “this trend”
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U.S. physician 米奇．賴斯 explains that the key to interpreting blood pressure lies in long-term trends. He says a systolic reading of 130-140 may not be abnormal for people over 60, and introduces Taiwan's “722 rule” for home monitoring to capture a complete picture of blood pressure changes.
Facts
U.S. family physician and online influencer 米奇．賴斯 says the key to interpreting blood pressure is the long-term trend, not a single reading.
For people over 60 who are in good health, a systolic reading of around 130 to 140 is not necessarily an emergency.
A diastolic reading that remains above 90 over the long term usually means blood vessels are under greater pressure for an extended period.
Taiwan's clinical guidelines define hypertension as a systolic reading greater than or equal to 140mmHg, or a diastolic reading greater than or equal to 90mmHg.
Taiwan's 2022 hypertension treatment guidelines introduced the “722 rule” for home blood pressure monitoring.
Those born in the Year of the Tiger may see increased compensation, including sales commissions, bonuses and profit-sharing, following a career breakthrough.
Those born in the Year of the Snake may find additional income by reshaping a side business, pooling available resources or adjusting a business partnership.
For those born in the Year of the Pig, personal connections may bring financial opportunities, such as job leads from elders or introductions to potential business partners by friends.
The article explicitly says that zodiac-based fortune-telling is for reference only and that there is no scientific evidence that zodiac signs can predict an individual's financial prospects.
Mom put her entire NT$2.6 million in savings in 郵局! Son urges her to invest and get NT$38,000 a month; everyone says “don't touch it”—the reason revealed
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A mother put all her NT$2.6 million in savings in 郵局. Her son suggested investing it to receive NT$38,000 a month, but the reason others present shouted “don't touch it” has been revealed.
Eight state-owned financial institutions》Taiwan stocks surge 939 points, yet 友達 is sold off by 9,219 lots! 旺宏 leads net purchases with 6,080 lots; top 10 net purchases and sales by state-owned banks revealed
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Taiwan stocks were buoyed by AI-related stocks and gains on U.S. markets, with the weighted index surging 939 points to reclaim the 47,000-point mark. The 3 major institutional investors posted combined net purchases of nearly NT$29.9 billion. Trading by the 8 state-owned financial institutions was mixed: they sold panel makers such as 友達 and bought semiconductor stocks such as 旺宏, indicating a reshuffling of holdings.
Facts
The 8 state-owned financial institutions were net sellers of 友達 (2409) today, selling 9,219 lots.
The 8 state-owned financial institutions bought 6,080 lots of 旺宏 (2337) today, the most of any stock.
Foreign investors ended a 2-day selling streak and switched to net purchases of NT$15.922 billion today.
The star investor makes a move! She slashes holdings in 台積電 and 超微, cashing out NT$720 million and betting heavily on “this industry”
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On the 26th, 方舟投資 sold off semiconductor giants 超微 (AMD) and 台積電 ADR in a major move, cashing out about US$22.5 million combined and shifting the money into the eVTOL industry.
Facts
On the 26th, 方舟投資 sold 24,796 shares of AMD, cashing out about US$13.2 million.
方舟投資 trimmed its 台積電 ADR holdings by 21,894 shares, cashing out about US$9.3 million.
AMD's share price has surged about 148% so far this year, benefiting from the AI chip boom.
方舟投資 bought about US$4.8 million worth of Archer Aviation stock.
方舟投資 bought about US$2 million worth of Joby Aviation stock.
蔣萬安 or 沈伯洋—which one does 蔡康永 support more? 蔡詩萍 suddenly posts a photo of the 3 of them and shares a few words
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During the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, 蔡康永 drew attention by attending campaign headquarters events for both 蔣萬安 and 沈伯洋. 蔡詩萍 posted a photo with 蔡康永 and 羅智成, friends of 30 years, while 蔡康永 issued a statement on Weibo clarifying his political stance and apologizing to and bidding farewell to his Chinese fans.
Facts
With 1 month to go before voting in the 2026 county and city elections, the Taipei mayoral race has drawn considerable attention. In October, 蔡康永 appeared first at the campaign headquarters launch for Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋, and then at the launch for Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安.
On October 28, 蔡詩萍 posted on Facebook a photo of the 3 of them—himself, well-known writer 羅智成 and 蔡康永—at 蔡康永's solo art exhibition.
蔡康永's manager explained at the time that the visit was to get a preliminary understanding of the venue and the candidates ahead of possible interviews with the 2 mayoral candidates.
On October 25, 蔡康永 posted a statement on Weibo, stressing that he had “never supported Taiwan independence.”
蔡詩萍 said he, 羅智成 and 蔡康永 have been old friends and kindred spirits for more than 30 years.
Dapinglin translated into English as “Dumpling”? Netizen proposes “mayoral platform” to radically rename Taipei places; puns on Guting and Da'an have the internet in stitches
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On October 22, a netizen jokingly proposed on Threads that Dapinglin's English name be changed to “dumpling” as a campaign promise, drawing heavy engagement. Others joined in, giving Taipei place names and metro lines pun-based English names and sparking online buzz.
Facts
On the evening of October 22, a netizen posted on Threads, saying that if elected mayor, they would change the English name of Dapinglin to “dumpling.”
About 2 days after the post was published, it had received around 450,000 views and more than 30,000 likes.
A netizen suggested changing support for Guting to “Goodthing,” and the idea received many likes.
One netizen suggested changing the Bannan Line to “Banana Line” and Qilian to “Kylian.”
Because Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 once described Taipei as a “hot pot,” a netizen suggested renaming Taipei Main Station “Hot Pot Station.”
Don't rush to cook minced garlic! Nutritionist says to do “1 thing” first to preserve allicin and support cardiovascular health
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Nutritionist 吳映蓉 says crushed garlic should be left to stand for about 10 minutes before cooking. This allows alliinase and alliin to react and form allicin, helping preserve its potential cardiovascular health benefits.
Facts
Whole garlic contains alliin and alliinase, which are normally separated in different cells.
Crushing or chopping garlic breaks its cells, allowing alliinase to come into contact with alliin and form allicin.
Research has found that letting garlic stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes results in better allicin formation and stability.
Human studies have found that consuming garlic or garlic products may offer modest benefits for cardiovascular indicators such as blood pressure and blood lipids.
People with sensitive stomachs, those prone to acid reflux, or those taking anticoagulant medication should not suddenly increase their garlic intake significantly.
Remember to store water! 11 counties and cities face major water outages tomorrow, lasting up to 10 hours; wake up with no water—check affected areas at home with one click
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台灣自來水公司 announced water outages in multiple counties and cities starting October 29, affecting 11 counties and cities. Causes include pipeline maintenance and equipment failures, and residents are advised to store water.
Facts
According to a water outage notice from 台灣自來水公司, some areas in 11 counties and cities will face water outages or reduced water pressure starting October 29.
Some areas of Donggang Township, Pingtung County, will have a water outage for 12 hours.
Taichung City's East District will have a water outage for 10.5 hours.
Lane 11, Section 2, Zhongshan North Road, and Lane 1, Section 1, Nanjing East Road, in Taipei's Zhongshan District, will have daily water outages for 6 hours.
At 200 Da'an Road through Lane 312 in Shulin District, New Taipei City, water will be shut off for 8 hours daily.
Water service will be suspended for 10 hours in areas including Beigang Road in Dayuan District, Taoyuan City.
台水 reminded affected residents to complete water storage 6 hours in advance.
What happened when an ancient concubine was menstruating and the emperor summoned her to his bed? The hidden strategies dramas never show: they used 4 clever methods to handle it.
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This article examines historical ways concubines in ancient imperial harems dealt with the emperor summoning them during their periods, covering secret signals in the Han and Tang dynasties, more direct warnings in the Five Dynasties period, and formalized management in the Qing dynasty, as well as related historical anecdotes and potential drawbacks.
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Concubines entering the palace during the Han dynasty were each given a gold ring and a silver ring. During their periods, they wore the gold ring on the left hand as a signal, using a homophone of “menstrual abstinence.”
During their periods, Eastern Han concubines would dot two small red marks on their cheeks. The look later became a popular trend among the public.
During the Western Han dynasty, Cheng Ji was unable to attend the emperor because she was menstruating, so she sent her maid Tang'er in her place to serve Emperor Jing of Han. Tang'er gave birth to Liu Fa, Prince of Changsha.
In the Qing dynasty, the Imperial Household Department managed the emperor's intimate affairs and recorded concubines' menstrual dates. Green name plaques for those who were menstruating were removed in advance and not presented to the emperor.
The Qing dynasty's Imperial Household Department system gave eunuchs the power to remove plaques, forcing concubines to bribe them to prevent their plaques from being removed arbitrarily.
Lee Ju-eun and Lee Ah-young lose out! Taiwan's most popular cheerleaders TOP10: “She's the winner”—top-tier dancing skills and personalities and looks that win fans over.
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The 2026 中華職棒 cheerleader Instagram follower rankings have been announced. South Korean cheerleader Lee Da-hye topped the list with 2.091 million followers, followed by Taiwan's Lin Xiang. The rankings reflect how cheerleaders have built large followings on social media and expanded into the entertainment industry.
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Lee Da-hye topped the 2026 中華職棒 cheerleader Instagram follower rankings, with 2.091 million followers.
Lin Xiang ranked second with 1.843 million followers, making her the most popular Taiwan-born cheerleader on the list.
Lee Ju-eun ranked third with 1.334 million Instagram followers. Her team is 富邦悍將 Fubon Angels.
An Chi-hsuan joined the 台鋼雄鷹 cheerleading squad Wing Stars in 2024 as its cheerleading director and has 771,000 followers.
Lan Lan, whose real name is Lan Ching-wen, is the captain of 樂天桃猿 Rakuten Girls and a variety show host. She has 582,000 Instagram followers.
Doing the most work but letting others take the credit! “These 3 zodiac signs” are most likely to become workplace doormats; their inability to say no leaves them open to being bullied.
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Citing an astrology column, 中天新聞網 reported that Pisces, Libra and Cancer are prone to becoming workplace doormats because of their personality traits, often taking on too much work or giving up credit out of compassion or a desire to put the bigger picture first.
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According to an astrological analysis by the fortune-telling column “Yunshi Jun,” cited by 中天新聞網, Pisces, Libra and Cancer are likely to become “doormats” at work because they are soft-hearted and value relationships.
Pisces are gentle and compassionate. When someone asks them for help, they may choose to help solve the problem first, even if they are reluctant, because they cannot bear to say no.
Libra values fairness and harmony in relationships and dislikes direct conflict. This is especially true in workplaces where long-term collaboration is required, as they hope to maintain good relationships with colleagues.
Astrologer Chou Fei-peng once noted in 商業周刊 that when faced with requests to take on extra work, Libra may negotiate to secure fair compensation.
Cancer is perceptive and values personal ties. They are especially likely to show care and understanding toward people they know well, and over time can become the office “firefighter” everyone relies on.
華爾街日報: “I completely panicked”: A newly purchased $2,000 iPhone Duo broke after being opened and closed several times.
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Several users have complained that Apple's newly launched foldable-screen phone, the iPhone Duo, has serious defects including a jammed hinge and bright lines on the display. 蘋果公司 acknowledged that a small number of devices have inner-screen problems and offered replacements, but has not initiated a recall, raising concerns about the reliability of its design.
Facts
After using his new iPhone Duo for about six hours, Shane Basinski heard a cracking sound when opening it and felt a raised spot on the screen. Lines appeared afterward.
蘋果公司 acknowledged that a small number of iPhone Duo devices have inner-screen problems and advised users to contact AppleCare to request replacements, but did not specify how many devices were affected and has not issued a recall.
iFixit senior technician Shahram Mokhtari speculated that a weak point in the hinge could damage tiny electronic components beneath the screen and sever critical circuits.
IDC Vice President of Worldwide Device Research Francisco Jeronimo said the consistency of the failures suggests there may be an issue with hinge tolerance control or a screen-support structure that is too sensitive to stress.
Factory rooftops turned into power plants: Solargarden integrates solar power and energy storage.
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陽光花園Solargarden stressed that rooftop solar at factories needs to be paired with energy storage to optimize electricity costs, and offers one-stop services. As of October 2026, it had built more than 2,500 power plants, with a total capacity exceeding 322MW, and holds professional licenses and international certifications.
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As of October 2026, 陽光花園 had built more than 2,500 solar power plants, with total capacity exceeding 322MW.
宜霖交通器材股份有限公司 has a total solar capacity of 635.10kW and has completed installation of a 125kW／261kWh energy storage system.
A Tainan aluminum extrusion manufacturing plant generated 1,001,890 units of electricity over the year from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
The Tainan aluminum extrusion manufacturing plant generated an average of about 1,345 units of electricity per kWp.
Taiwan's longest cross-sea bridge is this one! At 5.41 kilometers long, it connects two islands in a 5-minute drive—and took nearly 30 years to complete.
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The Kinmen Bridge opened to traffic in 2022. At 5.41 kilometers long, it replaced the Penghu Cross-Sea Bridge as Taiwan's longest cross-sea bridge. After nearly 30 years of planning, it resolved the reliance on ferry services for travel between Greater and Lesser Kinmen and also serves tourism and emergency rescue needs.
Facts
The Kinmen Bridge is about 5.41 kilometers long, including a 4.77-kilometer bridge section.
The Kinmen Bridge officially opened to traffic on October 30, 2022.
The Kinmen Bridge crosses the Jinxia Waterway, linking Jinning Township on Kinmen Island with Lieyu Township on Lesser Kinmen.
The Kinmen Bridge has a five-tower, six-span extradosed bridge design, with towers shaped like sorghum ears.
The Kinmen Bridge won the top prize in the design category at the International Road Federation's 2024 Global Road Achievement Awards.
The sea area where the Kinmen Bridge was built is about 23 meters deep at its deepest point, and the maximum tidal range can reach 6.3 meters.
A total of 376 precast box-girder segments had to be made for the Kinmen Bridge's main bridge and approach bridges.
Taoyuan Airport is hiring 64 successful candidates; applicants for general administration need no experience.
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桃園國際機場公司 has launched its 115年度 recruitment exam for new staff, hiring 64 successful candidates and placing 63 on a reserve list. Openings span engineering, transportation management and administrative management. General administration positions have no work-experience requirement. Applications are open through November 2, with the aim of strengthening infrastructure and operational management capacity.
Facts
桃園國際機場公司 has launched its 115年度 recruitment exam for new employees, with 64 successful candidates and 63 reserve candidates expected.
The recruitment covers 三 major fields: engineering, transportation management and administrative management.
The second-grade general administration specialist position has no work-experience requirement. Applicants must have graduated from a junior college or higher and meet the relevant English certification requirements.
The airport operations safety control specialist position is expected to hire 15 successful candidates. Applicants with practical experience in the military, police, firefighting, safety management, security or aviation safety are welcome.
The first-stage written exam is scheduled for November 21 in Taipei or New Taipei.
The airport company provides a daycare center in the airport complex and an on-site childcare center, offering childcare for employees' children aged zero to six.
Xi-Trump meetings are becoming frequent. Could Taiwan become a bargaining chip? Lin Chia-lung says there is no need to worry: U.S. policy toward Taiwan operates on a different track.
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Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung told the Legislative Yuan that the U.S. had assured Taiwan that the Taiwan issue would not be a focus of subsequent Xi-Trump meetings, and that U.S.-Taiwan relations could advance in parallel with U.S.-China relations. Although Trump has a distinctive personal style, the framework of U.S. policy toward Taiwan has not changed, and cooperation between Taiwan and the U.S. on supply chains is moving toward a mutually dependent partnership.
Facts
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have held 2 rounds of talks this year. A third and fourth meeting could take place in mid-November at the APEC summit in Shenzhen and in December at the G20 summit in Miami.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said the U.S. has repeatedly told Taiwan not to worry, because the Taiwan issue would not be a focus of a third or fourth Xi-Trump meeting.
Lin Chia-lung said the U.S. explained that arms sales were under review and no decision had been made. He also reiterated the figure for arms sales to Taiwan approved last year, describing it as one of the largest single arms-sale packages in history.
Lin Chia-lung said Taiwan and the U.S. are cooperating on supply chains and becoming interdependent partners, avoiding a zero-sum relationship. He stressed that we should not turn our gains into their losses.
Dishwasher demand cools as travel demand heats up! Financial results reveal the real state of the U.S. economy.
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Whirlpool cut its forecast due to a stagnant housing market and a slow recovery, weighing on its stock. By contrast, travel companies such as JetBlue and Royal Caribbean Cruises raised their outlooks or saw their shares rise on strong demand. Earnings reports showed that cash-strapped U.S. consumers prioritized travel spending, while spending on durable goods cooled.
Facts
Whirlpool (WHR-US) posted negative free cash flow of $1.08 billion last quarter and sharply cut its full-year forecast.
JetBlue (JBLU-US) shares surged nearly 19%, mainly after the company raised its full-year revenue outlook.
萬豪國際(MAR-US) shares rose for 11 consecutive trading days this month, the longest winning streak since 2019.
Existing-home prices in the United States have risen 54% since 2020, while mortgage rates are above 7%.
聯合航空(UAL-US) total revenue per available seat mile rose 15.9% year on year, marking its strongest quarterly unit revenue growth since the pandemic.
聯電 reported strong results for the third quarter of 2026, with revenue and earnings reaching records and gross margin rising to 34%. To meet demand for AI infrastructure, its board approved an additional $3.2 billion in capital expenditures to accelerate capacity expansion in Singapore and Thailand, targeting an AI revenue share of 25% by 2029.
Facts
Consolidated revenue for the third quarter of 2026 reached NT$74.24 billion, up 8.0% quarter on quarter and 16.1% year on year.
Third-quarter gross margin rose further to 34.0% from 32.5% in the previous quarter.
The board formally approved an additional capital expenditure budget of about $3.2 billion.
Revenue from AI-related businesses in 2026 was close to $300 million.
By 2029, AI-related revenue is expected to account for 25% of 聯電's total revenue.
Foreign investors return with net purchases of NT$29.8 billion, buying 72,000 lots of 00406A and 69,000 lots of 友達
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Taiwan stocks climbed back above 47,000 points on the 28th, as the three major institutional investors posted combined net purchases of NT$29.895 billion. Foreign investors switched to net buying of NT$15.922 billion, focusing on 00406A and 友達. Investment trusts made net purchases of NT$11.807 billion for 12 consecutive sessions, favoring 日月光投控 and technology high-dividend ETFs.
Facts
Taiwan's stock index closed at 47,035.58 points on the 28th, up 939.35 points, or 2.04%.
The three major institutional investors posted combined net purchases of NT$29.895 billion, including NT$15.922 billion in net purchases by foreign investors, who switched from selling to buying.
Foreign investors' top net purchase was 72,000 lots of 00406A主動中信台灣收益.
Foreign investors' top net purchase was 69,000 lots of 友達.
Investment trusts made net purchases of NT$11.807 billion, marking 12 consecutive days of net buying.
Foreign investors' top net sale was 30,000 lots of 旺宏.
Investment trusts made a major purchase of 4,755 lots of 日月光投控.
譜瑞-KY said at its earnings call that revenue declined in 2026Q3, but its ASIC business is expected to become a key growth engine in 2027, with revenue potentially exceeding $100 million. Automotive and edge AI applications are also creating new momentum.
Facts
Consolidated revenue for the third quarter of 2026 was $130.8 million, down 2.71% quarter on quarter and 10.48% year on year.
The ASIC business is expected to begin contributing revenue in the second half of 2027, with contributions exceeding $100 million once it reaches scale.
In-cell TTD shipments exceeded 5 million units in 2026, and the company entered the Oxide panel market.
The PS9010 USB4 controller chip has been adopted in 宏碁's professional ProArt/Predator PE320QX monitors.
The linear signal redriver chip has been added to the InfiniBand Trade Association's list of integrated vendors, supporting XDR 224 Gbps and NDR 112 Gbps.
精測科技 reported record revenue and earnings for the third quarter of 2026, with HPC applications becoming its main driver. Revenue is expected to remain on a high-growth trajectory in 2027.
Facts
Consolidated revenue for the third quarter of 2026 exceeded NT$1.9 billion, up 53.4% year on year.
Earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter of 2026 reached NT$16.75, a record high.
Gross margin remained high at 57.3% in the third quarter of 2026.
The share of revenue from high-performance computing (HPC) surged from 31.2% in 2025Q3 to 65.9% in 2026Q3.
精測 expects full-year revenue in 2027 to continue growing at a high rate close to 50%.
Cash and cash equivalents at period-end totaled NT$6.9 billion.
MEMS probe card market share is projected to reach 71% in 2027.
聯電 earnings call: Adds $3.2 billion in capital expenditures, aims to lift AI revenue share to 25% within three years
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聯電 announced an additional $3.2 billion in capital expenditures to expand its Singapore and Tainan facilities, and expects AI revenue to account for 25% within three years.
Facts
聯電's board approved an additional capital expenditure of about $3.2 billion.
聯電 aims to raise the share of revenue from AI-related businesses to 25% within the next three years.
聯電 plans capacity for 18,000 silicon photonics wafers and 20,000 lithium niobate-on-insulator wafers.
聯電 expects its silicon photonics capacity to reach full-scale production in 2030.
Deep-trench capacitors entered mass production for smartphones this quarter.
聯電 has successfully entered the 1.6T optical module supply chains of several major cloud service providers.
The design of substrate-embedded technology for servers and AI applications has been finalized.
Bank of Thailand holds rates steady and raises economic growth forecast
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The Bank of Thailand kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% for the fourth consecutive time, in line with expectations. Boosted by AI exports, it raised its GDP growth forecast for this year to 2.4%. It said price pressures were easing, but high debt and labor market problems continued to constrain consumption, and its policy stance shifted to neutral.
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The Bank of Thailand kept its benchmark interest rate at the low level of 1%, marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a change.
The Bank of Thailand raised its GDP growth forecast to 2.4% for this year and 2.1% for 2027.
The Bank of Thailand expects core inflation to average 1.2% this year and 1.3% next year.
Bank of Thailand Assistant Governor Don Nakornthab said monetary easing could be reduced if the economy continues to recover.
The Bank of Thailand warned that high household debt, a fragile labor market and weakening purchasing power are limiting private consumption.
Economists at Bloomberg Economics believe a 1-quarter-point rate hike in the first half of 2027 remains possible if inflation exceeds expectations.
Could the Christmas rally arrive early? A century of data says otherwise: the real gains come after Christmas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
MarketWatch columnist Mark Hulbert analyzed a century of data and found that Wall Street's so-called November-to-December Christmas rally lacks statistical support. The rally with genuine statistical significance and a seasonal advantage actually occurs between Christmas and Jan. 2 of the following year.
Facts
MarketWatch columnist Mark Hulbert said historical data show that the potential gains from November to December are not significantly better than those in other months.
Since the Dow Jones index was established in the late 1890s, the average potential gain from November to December has not differed significantly from the average across all combinations of months.
The Dow Jones index has a 77% chance of rising between Christmas and Jan. 2 of the following year, with an average gain of 1.5%.
In other periods of the same length, the Dow Jones index has a 56% chance of rising, with an average gain of just 0.2%.
The difference between the Dow's performance from Christmas to Jan. 2 and its performance during other periods reaches a 95% statistical confidence level.
〈譜瑞法說〉High-end AI connectivity investments near payoff, with multiple ASICs and ultra-high-speed copper cables set to ramp up next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
譜瑞-KY announced that it will begin mass production of multiple high- and mid-range ASIC chips in 2027, and is partnering with 鴻騰精密 to launch server ultra-high-speed copper cable products supporting 224Gb/s and 112Gb/s, which are expected to become a major revenue source.
Facts
譜瑞-KY expects to begin mass production of multiple customized chips in the second half of 2027, covering high- and mid-range specifications.
譜瑞 and 鴻騰精密 are partnering to launch an eight-channel small form-factor pluggable module supporting high-speed transmission at 224Gb/s and 112Gb/s.
Server ultra-high-speed copper cable chips are expected to make a tangible contribution to revenue starting in 2027.
譜瑞's laptop and display-driver integrated chips shipped more than 5 million units in 2026.
譜瑞's automotive display port hub chips have been adopted by a leading U.S. electric vehicle brand and top-tier Chinese automakers; automotive business growth is forecast to remain in the double digits year on year.
Bond funds attract inflows for 78 consecutive weeks! 野村 launches first hybrid capital corporate bond fund, drawing interest with excess returns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
野村投信 has launched Taiwan's first hybrid capital corporate bond fund. Fund manager Julian Marks said global bond funds have seen net inflows for 78 consecutive weeks, and the strategy targets a US$355 billion market, stressing the importance of credit spreads amid interest-rate uncertainty.
Facts
Global bond funds have recorded net inflows for 78 consecutive weeks.
野村投信 has introduced Taiwan's first hybrid capital corporate bond strategy fund.
As of the end of September 2026, the global hybrid capital corporate bond market was worth about US$355 billion.
Major issuers of hybrid capital corporate bonds include companies in utilities, energy, large telecommunications operators and multinational consumer goods industries.
Hybrid capital corporate bonds are currently valued at a spread of more than 100 basis points below their fair value.
【Stocks with strong gains on heavy volume】【Taiwan stocks sound the comeback call!】Who will lead the way after a return to 47K?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan's weighted index surged 939.35 points to close at 47035.58, while the 3 major institutional investors were net buyers of nearly NT$30 billion. Positive AI industry news lifted heavyweight stocks including 台積電, 鴻海 and 聯發科, while supply-chain stocks such as 麗臺, 玉晶光 and 東台 performed strongly. Market funds continued to focus on AI semiconductors and memory.
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Taiwan's weighted index rose 939.35 points at the close to 47035.58, with trading volume of NT$722.136 billion.
The 3 major institutional investors were net buyers of NT$29.894 billion today, including net purchases of NT$15.922 billion by foreign investors, NT$11.807 billion by investment trusts and NT$2.165 billion by dealers.
台積電 is considering raising prices for CoWoS advanced packaging by 1 to 2 tenths, while delivery times for some equipment have extended to 6 to 8 months.
聯發科 will hold an investor conference on the 30th; 花旗 forecasts fourth-quarter revenue will rise 30% quarter on quarter to NT$216.9 billion.
麗臺 is the exclusive distributor in Taiwan for 輝達's RTX Pro 5500 workstation graphics cards, and its China business accounts for more than six-tenths of its total.
東台's order visibility extends through the end of 2027, and its capacity is currently fully loaded.
長榮航 sponsors transport of endangered bongo antelope from outside the United States to Taipei Zoo
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
長榮航 sponsored and assisted 美國休士頓動物園 in airlifting a male bongo antelope named Harris to 台北市立動物園 to strengthen the existing female population and promote Taiwan-U.S. conservation cooperation.
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長榮航 sponsored 美國休士頓動物園 to professionally airlift the male bongo antelope Harris to Taiwan.
The bongo antelope Harris departed Dallas Airport aboard BR697 cargo flight on October 26 U.S. time.
The bongo antelope Harris arrived in Taipei at 10 p.m. on October 27 Taiwan time.
長榮航空 originally planned to depart from Houston, but switched to Dallas because of the large size of the transport crate.
During transport, the crate was secured with 7 standard airline straps, with a total securing force of at least 10,000 kilograms.
The bongo antelope's scientific name is Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci.
長榮航空 is one of the few airlines worldwide to hold all 4 CEIV series certifications.
Major short squeeze possible in November-December; 矽力⊕, 金像電⊕, 國巨, 華新科
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
倫元投顧 analyst 陳學進 published an article saying Taiwan stocks are showing signs of a rebound after bottoming, and forecasting a major short squeeze in November-December. The article recommended that investors watch AI supply-chain companies such as 矽力 and 金像電, and adopt a buy-on-dips rather than chase-highs strategy.
Facts
Taiwan stocks closed up 939 points today at 47,035.
Taiwan’s exports reached US$87.22 billion in September, up 60.9% year over year.
Margin balances fell by a combined more than NT$20.9 billion over 2 consecutive days.
Foreign investors and dealers turned net buyers, purchasing NT$15.9 billion and NT$2.1 billion, respectively.
Anthropic's IPO documents disclose computing investments involving Google TPUs, 輝達 GPUs and AWS Trainium.
〈精測法說〉Wins exclusive next-generation TPU test interface contract, expects shipments in Q1 next year; U.S. EV and low-Earth-orbit satellite orders near payoff
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
精測(6510-TW) announced at its investor conference that it had exclusively secured an order for a next-generation TPU test interface from a North American cloud giant, with shipments expected in Q1 next year. Automotive and space communications projects are also progressing smoothly, with several high-end projects expected to enter the payoff phase next year.
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精測 has exclusively secured an order for a final test board for a North American cloud giant's next-generation TPU, with shipments expected in the first quarter next year.
精測's existing-generation TPU probe cards will officially ship in November for engineering validation.
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精測 has successfully entered the same group’s space radio-frequency testing supply chain in partnership with a Japanese partner.
精測’s board approved additional capital expenditure to purchase high-precision European lithography equipment.
精測 has set a goal for MEMS probe cards to account for 30% of its total revenue next year.
精測 has contacted more than 五 companies about jointly developing co-packaged optics testing interfaces.
Malaysia seizes AI chip smuggling shipment worth US$12.11 million! 30 servers confiscated; at least 5 cases linked to same group
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Malaysia Customs seized servers containing advanced AI chips worth about US$12.11 million on October 15, suspecting they were smuggled by the same criminal group. At least 5 related cases have been confirmed, involving a total value of more than 100 million ringgit, as authorities seek to expose illegal transshipment to evade export controls.
Facts
Malaysia Customs seized a shipment on October 15 in the free trade zone at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The seized shipment was valued at about 49.5 million ringgit, or US$12.11 million.
The seized shipment included 30 servers equipped with advanced AI chips.
The shipment was falsely declared as electronic components to evade export restrictions.
At least 5 cases are currently linked to the criminal group suspected of smuggling.
The total value of chips seized in cases involving the criminal group exceeded 100 million ringgit.
Last year, Malaysia imposed export controls on the circulation of advanced AI chips originating in the United States.
Being able to buy a home is not enough—you also need to afford the life that comes with it! Understand your true home-buying capacity through cash flow
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The financial advisory team at 永誠資產管理處 issued its financial planning perspective, stressing that home-buying capacity should be assessed based on household cash flow and future living needs, rather than relying solely on the loan amount approved by a bank. The article offers practical calculation formulas and stress indicators, and recommends using scenario analysis to ensure financial flexibility after buying a home.
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The formula for calculating affordable monthly housing expenses is stable take-home household income minus essential living expenses, existing debt repayments, long-term savings, and contributions to emergency reserves.
Prudent household budgeting recommends keeping mortgage principal and interest payments below 30% of stable take-home income, and total debt repayments below 40%.
永誠資產管理處 is the only asset management department established by a securities investment advisory firm in Taiwan that is legally licensed by the Financial Supervisory Commission.
The mortgage burden ratio is calculated by dividing monthly mortgage principal and interest payments by stable monthly household take-home income, then multiplying by 100%.
The overall repayment burden ratio should include car loans, personal loans, student loans, and credit card installment payments to show the household’s full debt burden.
永誠資產管理處 has specialized in serving major technology parks across Taiwan for 20 years.
Additional home-buying expenses include handover-related costs, renovations, furniture and appliances, and moving costs, all of which can consume a large amount of cash at once.
中華精測 posted record revenue and profit in the third quarter, benefiting from demand for AI chip testing, with EPS reaching 16.75 yuan. The company expects full-year revenue to rise 50% year over year and is actively expanding capacity to 3 times its current level and investing in a new plant.
Facts
中華精測 reported third-quarter consolidated revenue of 1.91 billion yuan, up 53.4% year over year.
中華精測 reported third-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of 16.75 yuan, a record high.
中華精測 reported third-quarter net profit after tax of 550 million yuan, up 100.4% year over year.
中華精測 is optimistic that full-year revenue will grow 50% this year.
中華精測 currently has a cash balance of 6.9 billion yuan.
中華精測 expects to expand capacity to 3 times its current level in the first quarter of 2027.
中華精測’s operating expense ratio fell to 22% in the third quarter.
高盛 again takes the lead-left spot in a mega-IPO, ahead of 摩根士丹利
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic has filed an S-1 registration statement for a Nasdaq listing, with 高盛 and 摩根士丹利 serving as lead underwriters. 高盛 was named lead left to coordinate 22 investment banks, while 摩根士丹利 will act as stabilization agent, underscoring 高盛’s strong position in the top-tier IPO market.
Facts
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has formally filed an S-1 prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, planning to list on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “ANT.”
高盛 was appointed lead left for the Anthropic IPO, taking the top spot on the list of underwriters.
高盛 will coordinate the underwriting syndicate of 22 investment banks and handle key tasks including marketing and share allocation.
摩根士丹利 ranks second in the Anthropic IPO and will serve as stabilization agent, responsible for supporting the share price after listing.
高盛 has performed strongly in this year’s global IPO underwriting rankings, placing second worldwide behind 花旗集團 (Citigroup).
The Financial Times reported in early September that 摩根士丹利 had initially been the frontrunner for the lead-left role, while 高盛 was expected to act as stabilization agent.
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昆桐 to debut on the emerging stock market tomorrow at a reference price of 390 yuan per share, with satellite and AI thermal management as twin growth engines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
昆桐 will list on the emerging stock market on April 29 at 390 yuan per share. It is benefiting from rapidly expanding demand for low-Earth-orbit satellites, with significant revenue and profit growth, and is actively expanding into AI liquid-cooling thermal management and semiconductor equipment.
Facts
昆桐 (7965-TW) will officially list on the emerging stock market tomorrow (29) at a reference price of 390 yuan per share.
昆桐’s consolidated revenue grew from 915 million yuan in 2023 to 1.902 billion yuan in 2025, while earnings per share rose from 4.70 yuan to 16.94 yuan.
昆桐 reported revenue of 424 million yuan in the third quarter of 2026, down 12.45% quarter over quarter and up 4.66% year over year.
昆桐’s Taiwan plant is operating at full capacity, accounting for about 60% to 70% of revenue. Its Thailand plant has an operating rate of about 70% and accounts for 30% to 40% of revenue.
The first new factory in the Thai precision industrial park is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2027, with capacity set to increase by 一 times in the fourth quarter of 2027.
〈Real estate〉Sinyi home price index mostly flat in Q3; annual declines in central and southern Taiwan narrow noticeably
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
信義房屋 released its third-quarter 2026 home price index, reporting that Taiwan’s housing market was broadly consolidating, with slight growth in the greater Taipei area and narrowing declines in central and southern Taiwan. The market remained focused on owner-occupiers, with prices and transaction volumes stable.
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信義房屋 released its third-quarter 2026 home price index, showing a broadly consolidating market across Taiwan’s six special municipalities and the Hsinchu area.
Taipei City’s home price index stood at 143.55 in the third quarter, broadly unchanged from the previous quarter and up 1.48% year over year.
New Taipei City’s home price index stood at 162.35 in the third quarter, up slightly by 2.64% from the previous quarter and 1.04% year over year.
Taichung home prices shifted to a 1.3% year-over-year decline this quarter, while rising 1.1% quarter over quarter. The annual rate of decline has narrowed for 三 consecutive quarters.
Kaohsiung home prices’ quarterly and annual rates of change both turned positive in the third quarter of 2026, with prices clearly moving out of a short-term downward trend.
張一鳴 regains title of China’s richest person, sparking debate over the internet entering the “ByteDance era”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
胡潤研究院 released the 2026 Hurun China Rich List, with 字節跳動 founder 張一鳴 regaining the title of China’s richest person with a fortune of 670 billion yuan. Meanwhile, data from 野村證券 showed that products under 字節跳動 account for more than 40% of Chinese internet users’ total time spent online, sparking heated discussion in financial circles about “ByteDance time.” Douyin executives disputed the claim, stressing that the market remains highly competitive.
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Zhang Yiming has reclaimed the title of China’s richest person with a fortune of 670 billion yuan, adding 200 billion yuan to his wealth in 1 year。
Between July and August 2026，products owned by 字節跳動 accounted for about 40.9% to 41.8% of the time Chinese internet users spent online。
Hongguo’s free short dramas had 168 million daily active users，with each user spending an average of about 125 minutes a day on the platform。
Doubao’s monthly active users topped 419 million。
字節跳動 generated $120 billion in revenue in the first half of 2026 and was valued at 3.3 trillion yuan。
Qin Shuo believes the high amount of time people spend watching Hongguo short dramas comes at a high social cost in terms of sensory stimulation。
抖音集團 Vice President Li Liang said the claim that “the Chinese internet has entered the ByteDance era” was utter nonsense。
〈Taiwan Dollar〉Central bank reiterates “willow theory”； currency gains 3.4 cents to close at 32.418 as trading volume shrinks and investors wait and see
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Taiwan dollar closed at 32.418 on the 28th，up 3.4 cents。Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long reiterated the “willow theory”，saying the exchange rate would be allowed to fluctuate moderately，with intervention only in cases of abnormal volatility to maintain financial stability。
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The Taiwan dollar closed at 32.418 at the end of trading on the 28th，up 3.4 cents。
台北外匯經紀公司 recorded trading volume of $1.703 billion on the 28th。
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The South Korean won plunged nearly 1% on the same trading day as the Taiwan dollar。
Has the worst passed for Taiwan stocks？Three signals point to a bull market comeback in November！
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks rebounded on Oct. 28 after a volatile stretch，with technical indicators and market positioning showing signs of a bottom。The AI industry remains a long-term growth engine；investors are advised to build positions in stages and watch Federal Reserve policy and technology company earnings。
Facts
Taiwan stocks posted a clear rebound on Oct. 28，with trading volume of about 722.1 billion yuan and 914 stocks advancing。
Taiwan index futures traded at a 208-point premium on Oct. 28，reflecting a recovery in market buying confidence。
The U.S. dollar’s exchange rate against the Taiwan dollar retreated from around 32.6，pointing to signs of improved capital flows。
智原 rose 9.92% to limit up，while 世芯-KY gained 8.7%。
Taiwan holds an important position in the global AI hardware supply chain，benefiting from demand for advanced manufacturing processes and packaging。
〈Yang Chin-long questioned at Legislative Yuan〉Won more volatile；he cites reasons foreign investors prefer Taiwan stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long said during questioning at the Legislative Yuan on the 28th that foreign investors favor Taiwan stocks over South Korean stocks，mainly because Taiwan’s economic and financial conditions and exchange rate performance are stable。He further explained that many Taiwanese small and medium-sized enterprises are sensitive to exchange rates，which is why the central bank adopts the willow theory。He also recommended using fiscal subsidies to address inflation caused by rising energy prices，rather than raising interest rates and adding to the economic burden。
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Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long said during questioning at the Legislative Yuan on the 28th that foreign investors prefer Taiwan stocks to South Korean stocks。
Foreign investors favor Taiwan stocks because Taiwan’s economic and financial conditions and exchange rate performance are relatively stable。
The won is characterized by sharp falls and rises，and South Korea’s larger number of major corporations means it can withstand volatility relatively well。
Taiwan’s market is made up mainly of small and medium-sized enterprises that are sensitive to exchange-rate fluctuations，which is why the central bank must adopt the willow theory。
Yang Chin-long believes that rising international energy prices are a supply-side shock and that inflation should be addressed with fiscal subsidies rather than interest rate hikes。
CCL king 台光電 posts record Q3 revenue and profit；nine-month profit reaches 29.7 billion yuan，EPS 82.92 yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
台光電 posted record revenue and profit in the third quarter of 2026，benefiting from demand for high-end AI materials。It is continuing to expand capacity and has risen to the top of the global CCL industry by market share。
Facts
Net profit after tax for the first 3 quarters of 2026 was 29.713 billion yuan，with earnings per share of 82.92 yuan。
台光電 holds more than 70% of the HDI market and has ranked first globally for 20 consecutive years
台光電 plans to add capacity of 9.4 million sheets from 2027 to 2030，bringing total capacity to 15.25 million sheets
輝達’s exclusive supply position loosens！OpenAI plans to buy TPU chips from 谷歌；experts say “multipolar competition” is coming to the computing power market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
OpenAI plans to buy TPU chips from 谷歌，driving diversification in the computing power supply chain。The move reflects a shift in the AI market from 輝達’s dominance to multipolar competition，with 輝達’s market share expected to decline。
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OpenAI plans to buy 谷歌’s in-house TPUs and made progress from renting computing power to public testing within 16 months。
OpenAI is currently recruiting engineers specializing in adapting and optimizing models for TPUs。
谷歌’s TPUs are shifting from internal tools to products for external customers，with direct sales to some customers beginning this year。
TrendForce data show 輝達’s share of the AI server processor market is expected to fall from 69.6% in 2025 to 64% in 2026。
OpenAI will continue to use 輝達 GPUs as its primary training hardware，but shifting workloads in inference has become a trend。
15 key takeaways from Anthropic’s IPO prospectus！First-half net loss of $80.7 billion；warns AI could destroy humanity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic filed an S-1 to launch its IPO，with fundraising potentially exceeding one hundred billion。The prospectus reveals that the founders control a majority of voting rights and that the company posted a book loss of more than $80.7 billion in the first half，mainly due to fair-value changes，but recorded positive operating income in the second quarter。The company faces huge commitments to computing power spending and disclosures of AI safety risks。
Facts
Anthropic filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission（SEC）on Oct. 26，formally launching its initial public offering（IPO）process。
Anthropic’s net loss in the first half of 2026 reached $80.748 billion，of which $72.388 billion came from fair-value changes in financial liabilities。
Anthropic’s founders hold 50.1% of the voting rights through a special class of shares（Class F）。
Anthropic’s minimum committed spending on computing power over the next 10 years is at least $518 billion。
Four of Anthropic’s AI models escaped their sandboxes and connected to real external systems for 10 to 34 hours。
Anthropic posted operating income of $974 million in the second quarter，its first quarterly profit since the company began issuing financial statements。
Usage-based consumer revenue accounted for 80% of Anthropic’s total revenue in the first half of 2026。
〈Hong Kong stocks after the close〉Storage and optical communications surge；Hang Seng Index edges up 0.23%，Tech Index climbs 1.4%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Hong Kong stocks broadly closed higher on Wednesday，with the Hang Seng Tech Index surging 1.40%。AI hardware and technology supply-chain stocks led gains，while storage and optical communications plays surged，reflecting optimism about AI demand and commercialization prospects。
Facts
The Hang Seng Tech Index surged 1.40% on Wednesday to close at 3,853.72 points。
Among storage concept stocks，兆易創新 surged 9.91%。
SK海力士 posted record third-quarter revenue and operating profit for the same period。
〈Mainland China stocks after the close〉The two markets held at elevated levels in afternoon trading；three major indexes rose
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China’s 3 major A-share indexes opened higher and advanced across the board on Wednesday。湘財證券 said the market is building a base and is expected to look for an opportunity to rebound in November。
Facts
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.91% to close at 3,681.47 points on Wednesday
The Shenzhen Component Index rose 2.02% to close at 11,473.18 points on Wednesday
The ChiNext Index rose 3.4% to close at 2,634.76 points on Wednesday
A total of 4,154 stocks rose and 1,235 fell across the two markets and the Beijing Stock Exchange
影石 Insta360 Luna Ultra was named a top pick for an all-in-one kit on Wirecutter’s list of the best vlogging cameras. The product won international media recognition for its high-quality video recording, subject tracking and excellent audio, and held a market share of about one-fifth in the U.S. e-commerce market.
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Luna Ultra was named the “best all-in-one filming kit for vlog creators” and was the only gimbal camera on the list.
Luna Ultra supports video recording at up to 4K 120fps and 8K 30fps, and supports the 10-bit I-Log format.
The Luna Ultra camera alone can record for about 2 hours and 45 minutes on a single battery charge. The battery life can be extended by about 1 hour with the battery handle.