亞果生醫 (6748): Announces receipt of a U.S. patent notice of allowance for “Use of Collagen Particles in Hair Follicles Formation or Angiogenesis”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
亞果生醫 announced that it received a U.S. patent notice of allowance for its invention “Use of Collagen Particles to Promote Hair Follicle Formation or Angiogenesis.” The technology has received patent grants in Taiwan, Japan and the United States, and the company plans to enter the hair-growth market.
光聚晶電 (6111): Announces matters concerning its subsidiary's provision of guarantees pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 3 and 4 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
光聚晶電 announced that its subsidiary provided endorsements and guarantees for 台灣光罩 and 美祿科技, with a total additional amount of approximately NT$248 million, for applications for financing facilities.
Facts
Limit for endorsements and guarantees (thousand NT dollars): 389,856
Amount of additional endorsements and guarantees this time (thousand NT dollars): 189,813
Amount of additional endorsements and guarantees this time (thousand NT dollars): 58,404
Value (thousand NT dollars): 248,217
Total limit for endorsements and guarantees (thousand NT dollars): 5,485,068
Balance of endorsements and guarantees as of the date of occurrence (thousand NT dollars): 3,871,620
創新服務 (7828): Announces information related to land acquisition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
創新服務 (7828) announced the acquisition of multiple parcels of land in Dajia District, Taichung City, for a total transaction amount of NT$505 million. The land is intended for the company's long-term development and operational planning.
吉晟生 (7762): Supplemental announcement on construction of the Zhunan plant on company-owned land through commissioned construction (supplement to announcement dated 114年5月16日)
漢測 (7856): Announces board resolution to repurchase treasury shares (Note: The procedures for repurchasing shares for transfer to employees were amended at a recent board meeting)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
漢測 (7856) announced that its board resolved to repurchase treasury shares, with a maximum total amount of approximately NT$1.545 billion. It plans to repurchase 300,000 shares for transfer to employees.
Facts
Cap on total amount for share repurchase (yuan): 1,544,990,288
Number of shares to be repurchased: 300,000
Percentage of shares to be repurchased relative to total issued shares (%): 0.91
吉晟生 (7762): Announces board resolution to conduct a cash capital increase and issue new shares before initial listing on the TPEx
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
吉晟生 (7762) announced that its board resolved to conduct a cash capital increase before its initial listing on the TPEx, issuing 7,300,000 common shares at a tentative price of NT$50 per share, for total proceeds of approximately NT$365 million. The funds will be used to replenish working capital.
Facts
7,300,000 common shares
Par value per share: NT$10
Total issuance amount: NT$73,000,000
Tentative issue price: NT$50 per share
Expected total proceeds: NT$365,000 thousand
Number of shares or allocation amount for employee subscription: 730,000 shares
Number of shares for public sale: 6,570,000 shares
普誠(6129): Announces matters related to collection of unpaid payments for its 115 cash capital increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
普誠科技股份有限公司 announced the collection of unpaid payments for its 115 cash capital increase, calling on original shareholders and employees with unpaid subscriptions to make payment from October 29, 115, to November 30. Those who fail to pay by the deadline will forfeit their subscription rights.
科明 (7881): Announces board resolution to conduct a cash capital increase and issue new shares before initial listing on the TPEx
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
科明 (7881) announced that its board resolved to conduct a cash capital increase before its initial listing on the TPEx, issuing 2,525,000 new shares with a par value of NT$10 per share, for a total of approximately NT$25.25 million. The funds will be used to replenish working capital.
普誠 (6129): Announces that all directors have waived their subscription rights in the company's cash capital increase for 115, with the number of shares reaching at least half of the shares available for subscription, and that specific investors will be approached to subscribe
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
普誠 (6129) announced a cash capital increase for 115. All directors waived their subscription rights for financial planning reasons, and the board chair was authorized to approach specific investors to subscribe.
Facts
Number of shares for which subscription rights were waived: 101
The proportion of shares available for subscription: 100%
三鼎生技 (6808): Announces changes to the company's spokesperson and acting spokesperson
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
三鼎生技 announced changes to its spokesperson and acting spokesperson. Liu Yichen will take over as spokesperson, and Zhan Yuhao will become acting spokesperson.
六俊 (7958): Announces matters related to the board's resolution to convene the first extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
六俊 (7958) announced that its board resolved to convene an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on 115/12/15. Key agenda items include amendments to the articles of incorporation, a cash capital increase and issuance of new shares for public underwriting before listing, a full re-election of directors and independent directors, and lifting restrictions on newly appointed directors from engaging in competing businesses.
橘子 (6180): On behalf of its important subsidiary 橘子支行動支付股份有限公司, announces the capital reduction record date and other related matters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
橘子 (6180) announced that its important subsidiary 橘子支行動支付股份有限公司 set 115/10/28 as the capital reduction record date, and provided details of the share exchange plan, book closure dates and other related matters.
Facts
NT$630,000,000
Number of shares: 63,000,000
Par value of NT$10 per share
Capital reduction amount: NT$80,000,000
8,000,000 shares canceled
Capital reduction ratio: 12.698413%
Paid-in capital after the reduction: NT$550,000,000
力旺 (3529): Announces the board's resolution to lift restrictions on a manager from engaging in competing businesses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
力旺 (3529) announced that its board resolved to lift restrictions on finance chief Xia Qiaowei from engaging in competing businesses, allowing him to serve as the legal representative of 熵積科技(上海)有限公司 and as an executive at eMemory Japan合同會社.
力旺 (3529): Announces resolutions adopted by the company's board
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
力旺 Electronics held a board meeting on 115年10月28日 and approved the third-quarter consolidated financial report, amendments to its corporate governance and sustainable development codes of practice, the lifting of restrictions on managers from engaging in competing businesses, manager performance reviews, and quarterly bonus allocations.
寶碩財務科技股份有限公司 clarified media reports about the number of director candidates, confirming that seven director candidates, including three independent directors, have been nominated for the extraordinary shareholders' meeting.
霖宏 (5464): (Correction) The company's convertible bonds 霖宏二 (code: 54642) have recently met the criteria for announcing information on unusual trading activity; relevant information is announced to help investors understand the situation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
霖宏 announced that its convertible bonds 霖宏二 recently met the criteria for announcing information on unusual trading activity, and disclosed related financial and business information to help investors distinguish the details.
Facts
Maturity date: 118/05/25
Actual total issuance: NT$290 million
Outstanding amount at the end of this month: NT$59,000,000
鐳洋科技 (6980): Announces a change in the company's accounting chief
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
鐳洋科技 (6980) announced that accounting chief 林翰慧 resigned for health reasons, effective 115/11/06. A successor will be announced after appointment by the board.
久裕興 (4559): The company's self-prepared financial report for 115年09, including its debt ratio, current ratio and quick ratio
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
久裕興 (4559) announced the debt ratio, current ratio and quick ratio in its self-prepared financial report for 115年9月, noting that the disclosure was made at the request of 櫃買中心 because the debt ratio was high in fiscal 103.
和暢科技 (6825): Announces that payment in full has been received for the cash capital increase before the company's initial OTC listing, and announces the capital increase record date
昆桐 (7965): Announces invitation to participate in an investor conference held by Taishin Securities before its emerging-stock listing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
昆桐 (7965) announced that it was invited to participate in an investor conference held by Taishin Securities before its emerging-stock listing. The meeting will be held at the Grand Hyatt Taipei on 115年10月28日.
2025 Economic Structure Survey (Cross-Industry Survey), Third Tabulation, Tabulation on Establishments 2 — Number of Establishments and Annual Sales of Goods by Wholesale and Retail Trade — National and Prefectural
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
These are the third-tabulation results of the 2025 Economic Structure Survey, showing the number of establishments and annual sales of goods in wholesale and retail trade nationwide and by prefecture.
2025 Economic Structure Survey (Cross-Industry Survey), Third Tabulation, Tabulation on Establishments 1 — Number of Establishments and Sales (Income) by Industry (Major Groups) — National and Prefectural
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications released the third-tabulation results of the 2025 Economic Structure Survey, providing national and prefectural data on the number of establishments and sales by industry.
2025 Economic Structure Survey (Cross-Industry Survey), Third Tabulation, Tabulation on Establishments 2 — Number of Wholesale and Retail Trade Establishments and Annual Sales of Goods by Industry (Minor Groups) — National
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
These are the third-tabulation results of the 2025 Economic Structure Survey, statistical data on the number of wholesale and retail trade establishments and their annual sales of goods by industry (minor groups) nationwide.
2024 Economic Structure Survey (Cross-Industry Survey), [Reference Values], Third Tabulation (Revised values reflecting the final results of the Reiwa 6 Economic Census for Business Activity—Basic Survey), Tabulation on Establishments 2 — Number of Establishments and Annual Sales of Goods by Wholesale and Retail Trade — National and Prefectural
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
Reference values from the 2024 Economic Structure Survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. These revised values reflect the final results of the Reiwa 6 Economic Census for Business Activity and compile the number of establishments and annual sales of goods by wholesale and retail trade nationwide and by prefecture.
2024 Economic Structure Survey (Cross-Industry Survey), [Reference Values], Third Tabulation (Revised values reflecting the final results of the Reiwa 6 Economic Census for Business Activity—Basic Survey), Tabulation on Establishments 2 — Number of Wholesale and Retail Trade Establishments and Annual Sales of Goods by Industry (Minor Groups) — National
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
Reference values from the 2024 Economic Structure Survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: nationwide tabulated data on the number of wholesale and retail trade establishments and annual sales of goods by industry, based on revised values reflecting the final results of the Reiwa 6 Economic Census for Business Activity—Basic Survey.
2024 Economic Structure Survey (Cross-Industry Survey), [Reference Values], Third Tabulation (Revised values reflecting the final results of the Reiwa 6 Economic Census for Business Activity—Basic Survey), Tabulation on Establishments 1 — Number of Establishments and Sales (Income) by Industry (Major Groups) — National and Prefectural
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
Revised values based on the 2024 Economic Structure Survey’s cross-industry survey, reflecting the final results of the Reiwa 6 Economic Census for Business Activity—Basic Survey. These statistics tabulate the number of establishments and sales (income) by industry major group nationwide and by prefecture.
Economic Structure Survey — 2024 Economic Structure Survey (Cross-Industry Survey), [Reference Values], Third Tabulation (Revised values reflecting the final results of the Reiwa 6 Economic Census for Business Activity—Basic Survey), Tabulation on Establishments 2, 2024
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications released tabulated data on establishments as reference values from the 2024 Economic Structure Survey (Cross-Industry Survey), including revised values reflecting the final results of the Reiwa 6 Economic Census for Business Activity—Basic Survey.
Economic Structure Survey — 2024 Economic Structure Survey (Cross-Industry Survey), [Reference Values], Third Tabulation (Revised values reflecting the final results of the Reiwa 6 Economic Census for Business Activity—Basic Survey), Tabulation on Establishments 1, 2024
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
Third-tabulation reference data from the 2024 Economic Structure Survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The revised values reflect the final results of the Reiwa 6 Economic Census for Business Activity—Basic Survey and include national and prefectural tabulations of establishment counts and sales by industry.
Economic Structure Survey — 2025 Economic Structure Survey (Cross-Industry Survey), Third Tabulation, Tabulation on Establishments 2, 2025
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
Third-tabulation data from the 2025 Economic Structure Survey (Cross-Industry Survey) released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. It includes national and prefectural statistics on the number of wholesale and retail trade establishments and their annual sales of goods.
Household CO2 Emissions Statistics Survey — Reiwa 7 Fiscal Year Household CO2 Emissions Statistics Survey (Preliminary Values), Annual, Fiscal Year 2025
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
Information on the release of the Ministry of the Environment’s dataset for the Reiwa 7 (fiscal year 2025) Household CO2 Emissions Statistics Survey (preliminary values). It includes trends in CO2 emissions, consumption, and expenditure by household and energy type, as well as detailed composition ratios by region, building type, and household type.
Shipbuilding and Machinery Statistics Survey — Shipbuilding Survey (Preliminary) Monthly, September 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
Information on the release of the monthly data set for the September 2026 Shipbuilding and Machinery Statistics Survey (Preliminary) by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Survey on Rice Stocks Held by Producers, etc. — Preliminary results of the Reiwa 7 Survey on Rice Stocks Held by Producers, etc. (stock volume as of June 30, Reiwa 8) Annual, 2025
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
Preliminary results of the Reiwa 7 Survey on Rice Stocks Held by Producers, etc. (as of June 30, Reiwa 8), released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Economic Census for Business Activity — 2025 Economic Census for Business Activity (Industry-Wide Survey), Third Tabulation, Tabulation on Establishments 1, 2025
Published ・ Source Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
Third-stage tabulation results of the 2025 Economic Census for Business Activity (Industry-Wide Survey) by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, providing a data set on the number of establishments and sales by broad industry category for Japan as a whole and by prefecture.
Taishi Nakagawa stars! New Morinaga in Jelly Energy TV commercial, “When You’re Not in the Mood to Eat,” to air starting Sunday, November 1!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Morinaga & Co. will begin airing a new TV commercial for in Jelly Energy starring Taishi Nakagawa on November 1, 2026, and plans to release a commercial for a seasonal limited-edition product in December.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Scheduled to be released starting Tuesday, December 8
Bringing Estonia’s everyday food, quark, to Japanese tables! “Rainer’s Quark” set to open in Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, in March 2027
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ライネルフード株式会社 plans to open “ライネルのクワルク,” a shop with an attached cheese workshop, in Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, in March 2027, offering Estonia’s everyday food, quark. It is currently crowdfunding to cover part of the interior construction costs.
Suzu Hirose expresses 3 fragrances through poetry readings in a new TV commercial for premium fabric softener Soflan Aroma Rich moA, now airing nationwide
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ライオン株式会社 will begin airing a new TV commercial for premium fabric softener Soflan Aroma Rich moA, titled “Poems of Fragrance,” nationwide on November 2, 2026. Starring Suzu Hirose, the commercial conveys the worlds of 3 fragrances—Savon Blanc, Eau Rose and Woody Fleur—through poetry readings.
Facts
Nov. 2, 2026
3 fragrances in total
Length: 30 seconds
15 seconds
Born in 1998
Since making her debut in 2012
In 2018, the 41st Japan Academy Film Prize
In 2019, she appeared in the stage production “Q: A Night At The Kabuki”
Original2025年TBS「クジャクのダンス、誰が見た？」主演
Original2026年には、野田地図の舞台「華氏マイナス320°」
Netflix’s “フジヤマBOY,” scheduled to stream in January 2027
The film “存在のすべてを,” scheduled for release on February 5, 2027
Release date and region: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Standard amount of fabric softener (10 ml / 1.5 kg of laundry)
Mana Ashida unpacks the remarkable “world’s first*1” invention, Plasma lactic acid bacteria: Kirin Oishii Meneki Care’s new commercial, “The World’s First Invention,” to air nationwide starting October 30
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Kirin Beverage will begin airing a new TV commercial, “The World’s First Invention,” nationwide, featuring Mana Ashida. It introduces how Plasma lactic acid bacteria help maintain immune function.
Tao enjoys a “graceful” time at TAOYA. New commercial for TAOYA starring Tao Tsuchiya, “Relaxed and Graceful,” to air starting Saturday, October 31, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The hot spring resort hotel TAOYA, operated by GENSEN HOLDINGS株式会社, will begin airing a new commercial, “Relaxed and Graceful,” starring actor Tao Tsuchiya, on October 31, 2026.
Facts
Operates 75 hot spring hotels, inns and theme parks nationwide
Operating 14 facilities
As of 2026, she has starred in more than 37 productions
Juri Kousaka stars in niko and ...’s fall/winter brand campaign, “Even Among Close Friends, There Are New Encounters,” launching Thursday, October 29!!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社アダストリア’s style editorial brand niko and ... will launch its 2026 fall/winter brand campaign, “Even Among Close Friends, There Are New Encounters,” featuring actor Juri Kousaka, starting October 29.
Facts
More than 40 multi-brands
A total of 1,662 groups applied
5 groups selected
20 groups in total
19 people made it to the final selection
Operating 150 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンドエスティHD、株式会社アダストリア、niko and ...
Major Federal Reserve overhaul! Future policy meetings will not have to vote on interest rates every time; Warsh announces agenda change starting in 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Federal Reserve Chair Warsh announced reforms to the FOMC agenda starting in 2027, adding strategy discussions that do not include a vote on interest rates, to give policymakers more time to consider the long-term direction of policy. Warsh also reiterated his opposition to forward guidance under normal circumstances, and said U.S. economic growth is accelerating and the labor market is strong, although some financial conditions have tightened because of rate hikes.
Facts
Warsh raised his estimate for U.S. GDP growth in the first half of this year from 1.8% to 2.4%.
Warsh said the 4-week average number of unemployment benefit claims is at a decades-long low.
Federal Reserve holds steady, but this time sees 2 dissenting votes! Markets watch Warsh's press conference closely; a rate hike in December remains possible
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 美國聯準會 held interest rates steady, but there were two dissenting votes. Chair Warsh is set to hold a press conference, and markets are focused on his stance on inflation and a rate hike in December.
Facts
The 美國聯準會 announced that it would keep its benchmark interest rate in the 3.75%–4.00% range.
Original本次FOMC會議出現2張反對票，支持升息1碼。
In the 12 months after the Federal Reserve began a rate-hiking cycle, the S&P 500’s average maximum decline has exceeded 10%.
德意志銀行 U.S. chief economist Matt Luzzetti expects Warsh may stress that further rate hikes will still be necessary.
嘉信理財 head of macro research and strategy Kevin Gordon said AI-related investment and rising oil prices are key forces influencing the market.
Have home prices bottomed out? An analysis of the Q3 Sinyi Home Price Index: Owner-occupier demand props up the market; Taoyuan and Kaohsiung turn positive both quarter over quarter and year over year, while Greater Taipei builds a base
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
信義房屋 released its 2026 Q3 home price index, showing a slight decline nationwide, close to flat. Taoyuan and Kaohsiung turned positive both quarter over quarter and year over year, declines narrowed in Taichung, and Tainan posted the steepest drop, underscoring sharp regional divergences in a market sustained by owner-occupier demand.
Facts
信義房屋 released its home price index for the third quarter of 2026, with the nationwide index down 0.07% quarter over quarter and 0.05% year over year.
Taoyuan’s home price index stood at 192.27 in the third quarter, up 3.11% quarter over quarter and 3.15% year over year, with both rates of change turning positive from negative.
Kaohsiung’s home price index stood at 173.24 in the third quarter, up 2.53% quarter over quarter and 1% year over year, also turning positive on both measures.
Tainan’s home price index fell 4.88% quarter over quarter and 3.38% year over year in the third quarter, the largest declines among the seven regions.
Taipei’s home price index rose 1.48% year over year in the third quarter, but fell 0.64% from the second quarter.
Taichung’s home price index rose 1.11% quarter over quarter and fell 1.30% year over year in the third quarter, with the annual decline narrowing for three consecutive quarters.
Hsinchu’s home price index fell 0.57% quarter over quarter and rose 0.10% year over year in the third quarter, entering a period of range-bound trading.
基米 partners with U.S. firm Alamar to bring in the NULISA platform! Tapping Alzheimer’s research and multiomics opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
基龍米克斯生物科技（4195） partnered with U.S. firm Alamar to bring in the NULISA and ARGO HT platforms, launching Alzheimer’s research and expanding its multiomics presence.
Facts
基龍米克斯生物科技 announced a partnership with U.S. firm Alamar Biosciences to bring in NULISA high-sensitivity proteomics technology and the ARGO HT fully automated analysis system.
The partners’ initial collaboration will focus on Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers and research into disease mechanisms.
NULISA technology can analyze low-abundance protein markers in plasma, serum and cerebrospinal fluid.
Alamar is working with Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative（ADDI） and Gates Ventures to analyze more than 4萬 plasma samples.
ARGO HT can integrate with the next-generation sequencing（NGS） ecosystem and is compatible with sequencing platforms such as Illumina.
基龍米克斯生物科技 is expanding its customer base to research institutions, medical centers, biotech companies and pharmaceutical firms.
Alamar Greater China General Manager 韋利峰 recently led a delegation to Taiwan for platform training and joint marketing.
Companies mentioned：基龍米克斯生物科技、基米、Alamar Biosciences、Alamar、Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative、ADDI、Gates Ventures、Illumina
AMD partners with Meta to expand AI infrastructure cooperation; Helios racks enter testing, with a 10億-dollar investment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
AMD and Meta are deepening their AI infrastructure partnership, with Helios racks entering testing. AMD will also invest 10億 dollars to acquire a stake in Meta, with the two companies collaborating on chips, software and systems to support large-scale AI training.
Facts
AMD announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Meta Platforms, covering CPUs, GPUs, networking technology, systems and software.
The first AMD Helios rack-scale systems have been installed and are now being tested by Meta.
AMD will invest 10億 dollars in a Meta share offering.
AMD EPYC processors power the dedicated computing environment behind Meta Muse personal AI agents.
AMD Instinct GPUs have been deployed in Meta’s production environment for training, ranking and recommendation engines.
Meta is an early defining customer for the AMD Instinct MI450 architecture.
AMD Ryzen AI PCs and Radeon GPUs support the Muse Glimmer model.
Macronix NOR Flash in short supply! Wu Min-chiu denies production cuts and explains timing of price hikes; supply markets to be chosen by application
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Macronix Chairman Wu Min-chiu clarified that the company has not cut NOR Flash production. With demand exceeding capacity, it will choose which markets to supply based on applications and give priority to medical uses that save lives. He also said its price increases came later than those for DRAM, while General Manager Lu Chih-yuan explained the links between upstream and downstream segments of the semiconductor supply chain.
Facts
旺宏電子 Chairman Wu Min-chiu denied cutting NOR Flash production, saying demand has already exceeded supply capacity.
Macronix’s NOR Flash price increases came later than those for DRAM. DRAM prices began rising around the middle of last year, while Macronix began raising prices in the first quarter of this year.
Macronix will give absolute priority to applications related to medical care and saving lives when deciding where to allocate supplies.
As a company grows, maintaining the same rate of growth requires a significant increase in absolute capacity and resources.
Wu Min-chiu awarded an honorary doctorate by National Central University! Hopes semiconductors can become a “guardian mountain,” with priority supply for life-saving applications
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
旺宏電子 founder Wu Min-chiu received an honorary doctorate in engineering from 國立中央大學 in recognition of his contributions to technological independence and talent development. He urged the semiconductor industry to become a “guardian mountain,” prioritizing medical applications that save lives, and stressed the importance of a long-term commitment to research and development and talent cultivation.
Facts
旺宏電子 founder and Chairman Wu Min-chiu received an honorary doctorate in engineering from 國立中央大學 on the 28th.
Wu Min-chiu said the semiconductor industry should move toward becoming a “guardian mountain,” with priority supply for medical applications that save lives.
Macronix became the first company listed in Taiwan under the third category of shares in 1995.
Macronix founded the Golden Silicon Awards in 2000 and began holding science awards in 2002 to nurture talent.
Wu Min-chiu founded Macronix in 1989, setting it on a path of developing proprietary technology, products and brands.
Macronix’s system for advancing manufacturing management and quality improvement through statistical methods and engineering data analysis is called sNOVA.
國立中央大學 President Hsiao Shu-tsen presented Wu Min-chiu with the degree.
Deterring a Chinese attack on Taiwan: U.S. Army Pacific commander says the threat of the Davidson Window remains
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Army Pacific commander Charles Flynn said the command has made advance deployments in the Indo-Pacific theater based on the assumption that China may be capable of taking Taiwan by force in 2027, and confirmed that the threat of the “Davidson Window” remains.
Facts
Before 2027
These 6 years
1151029
Companies mentioned：中央社、星條旗報、Stars and Stripes、中央情報局、CIA、國家情報總監辦公室、ODNI
U.S. midterm election ads flood the airwaves; voters weary and hoping for an early end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Spending on U.S. midterm election ads has hit a record 113億 dollars. The barrage of negative attack ads has wearied voters and fueled concerns about the campaign finance system and a democratic deficit.
Facts
About 113億 dollars (approximately NT$3616億) in political advertising has been spent to date
About 36% of local television ads are political
Companies mentioned：中央社、英國「金融時報」、Financial Times、YouTube、AdImpact、紐約大學布瑞南司法中心、Brennan Center for Justice
U.S. defense tech executive warns: AI race could prompt Xi Jinping to take Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
蓋拉格, head of defense business at U.S. defense technology company 帕蘭泰爾技術公司, warned that advances in AI give Chinese President Xi Jinping more reason to take control of Taiwan. If Beijing concludes that the United States has too large a lead in AI, it may use Taiwan to hinder U.S. progress and gain control of 台積電.
Iranian master director Jafar Panahi sentenced to more than 5 years in prison after failing to appear in court
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Iranian master director Jafar Panahi was sentenced in absentia by a Tehran Revolutionary Court to 5 years and 1 month in prison, had his property confiscated, and was banned from social media and from leaving the country for 2 years. The specific charges remain unclear.
Is the Fed warning markets not to bet too heavily? Wall Street analysts divided on rate-hike outlook
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, and Wall Street was divided over the signals it sent. Some analysts viewed the move as a dovish signal reminding markets that expectations were too high, but institutions including Goldman Sachs and Natixis expect rate hikes to resume in December, citing a strong economy and inflation concerns.
Facts
The Federal Reserve voted 10-2 to keep the federal funds target range at 3.75% to 4%.
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The Fed upgraded its description of economic growth from “solid” to “strong.”
Kay Haigh, global head and chief investment officer of fixed income and liquidity solutions at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, expects the Fed to resume raising rates in December.
Natixis chief U.S. economist Christopher Hodge believes a December rate hike is almost a foregone conclusion.
Comparing the Fed’s October and September statements: “wait for more information” to determine the next move; 2 favor a 1 quarter-point rate hike
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) held rates at 3.75-4.00% at its October meeting, with the FOMC voting 10-2 in favor. Cook and Hammack favored a rate hike. The statement adopted a more optimistic tone, saying economic activity was expanding at a “strong” pace, but emphasized that inflation remained elevated and that more information was needed to guide future policy.
Facts
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announced its rate decision at 2 a.m. Thursday (29th), Taiwan time, keeping the federal funds target range at 3.75-4.00%.
The FOMC voted 10-2 to approve the statement, with 2 members favoring a rate hike.
Cook and Hammack favored raising the federal funds target range by 0.25 percentage points at this meeting.
The October statement changed its description of the pace of economic activity from “solid” in September to “strong.”
The Fed statement said inflation remained elevated and that it would wait for more information to assess the policy stance.
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep the federal funds target range at 3.75-4.00% at its October meeting, in line with market expectations. The FOMC approved the decision by a 10-2 vote, with Cook and Hammack dissenting and recommending a 0.25-percentage-point rate hike.
Facts
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced its rate decision at 2 a.m. Thursday (29th), Taiwan time, keeping the federal funds target range at 3.75-4.00%.
The FOMC voted 10-2 to approve the statement, maintaining its policy of ample reserves in the banking system.
Economic activity is expanding strongly, productivity growth is strong, and capital investment is solid.
Inflation remains elevated, and the Fed will assess the appropriate policy stance to ensure inflation returns to its 2% target.
Cook and Hammack dissented from the decision to hold rates steady, favoring a 0.25-percentage-point hike.
Fed holds rates steady, but hawks stand firm! 2 officials dissent, favoring a 1 quarter-point hike
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Federal Reserve (Fed) held rates steady on the 28th, but divisions emerged, with 2 officials favoring a rate hike. The Fed emphasized that the economy was strong but inflation remained high, and said it would continue monitoring conditions to achieve its 2% inflation target.
Facts
The Federal Reserve voted 10-2 to keep the federal funds target range at 3.75% to 4%.
Governor Cook and Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Hammack voted against the decision, arguing that rates should be raised by 1 quarter-point at this meeting.
The Fed said economic activity was expanding strongly, although uncertainty remained elevated due to factors including geopolitical developments.
The Fed will use additional information to assess the appropriate policy stance and ensure inflation returns to its 2% target in a timely manner.
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an updated notice on the free overflow of Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County and the East, North and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City; the public is urged to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.
パンのお店 庵 “Muffins” (sold at Bread Festa Sakai 2026 at Okinabashi Park) — Refunds / Recall
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
パンのお店庵 is offering refunds and recalling muffins it sold because the expiration date was incorrectly labeled: the products were marked November 21, 2026, but the correct date is October 21, 2026. The response began on October 25, 2026.