No less than blueberries or avocados! Doctor reveals 1 “hidden” superfruit that fights inflammation and protects cardiovascular health, with benefits in both peel and flesh
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Nephrologist Jiang Shoushan cited the latest 2026 research, saying monk fruit is rich in terpenes, flavonoids and amino acids, and may have anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits, making it a potential superfruit.
Facts
Nephrologist Jiang Shoushan cited the latest 2026 research, which found that monk fruit peel and flesh contain terpene compounds, flavonoid compounds and amino acids.
Monk fruit is far sweeter than sucrose and extremely low in calories, and has long been used as a sugar substitute.
The latest 2026 research was published in the internationally renowned Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.
Researchers at 廣西桂林理工大學 found that monk fruit contains abundant natural antioxidants and bioactive compounds.
Chronic inflammation is a common root cause of modern diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Which civil service exam is the hardest? The national exam’s “group of death” has a pass rate below 1%: high professional standards, with elite graduates from top schools as competitors
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This article analyzes the difficulty of Taiwan’s national exams, dividing fields into an elite group with pass rates below 10%, a core group at 3-10%, and a practical group at more than 30%. It highlights the inverse relationship between pass rates and job demands.
Facts
The judicial officer exam has had a pass rate of only about 1% to 2% for years and is widely regarded as the toughest exam at the top of the national exam pyramid.
The pass rate for male fourth-grade correctional officers in the judicial special examination often reaches 40%, while the rate for women is around 30%.
Starting salaries are about NT$59,000 for the higher civil service exam and about NT$46,000 for the ordinary exam, typical of the stable jobs in the mid-tier core group.
The bar exam has a strict passing threshold of 400 points, with a pass rate of around 10%.
The general police special examination offers many openings. Starting pay, including allowances, can reach NT$60,000 to NT$70,000, but candidates must pass a physical fitness test.
Compensation for the foreign service special examination is about NT$55,000 to NT$60,000 domestically and can reach more than NT$150,000 to NT$250,000 for overseas postings.
The pass rate for employees recruited through joint examinations at state-owned enterprises is about 8% to 15%, with starting salaries of about NT$37,000 to NT$46,000.
Graphic》Truck fined NT$12,000 after dropping 1 mask! Court found a violation but overturned the fine over 1 key factor
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A man surnamed Tu from Tainan was fined NT$12,000 after a mask fell from his truck. He lost at trial and appealed. The Kaohsiung High Administrative Court overturned the original penalty, finding that the transportation bureau had failed to exercise its discretion and violated the principle of proportionality.
The Kaohsiung High Administrative Court found that the transportation bureau had not adequately considered the circumstances of the case and had imposed the fine solely under a uniform penalty standard, amounting to a failure to exercise discretion and violating the principle of proportionality.
Under Article 30, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 2 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, a vehicle may be found in violation if its cargo leaks, scatters or falls off while being transported.
The court found that the mask fell on an exit ramp on Taiwan Route 86, and there was no evidence it obstructed the view of drivers behind or created a specific traffic hazard.
Wang Tzu-hua, director of the Tainan City Transportation Bureau’s adjudication center, said the court had pointed out issues in its ruling and the bureau would reconsider the case based on the severity of the circumstances.
The incident occurred at around 6 a.m. on May 3, 2025.
Wall Street Journal》Why has Harvard’s most “brutal” class suddenly become a hit?
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Harvard University’s “Humanities 10” course has gone viral for its emphasis on deep reading and thinking. Applications surged 40% this fall, with 180 freshmen competing for 90 places. Students see it as an antidote to AI’s encroachment. Taught in rotation by top professors, the course has strict requirements and has sparked a campus sensation.
Facts
Applications for Harvard University’s “Humanities 10” course surged 40% this fall.
This fall, 180 freshmen competed for 90 places in “Humanities 10.”
The idea for the “Humanities 10” course was born over dinner in 2008.
Stephen Greenblatt and Louis Menand proposed the Humanities 10 course。
Samantha Mathern and David Elmer took over as heads of Humanities 10 in 2023。
The Humanities 10 course expressly bans electronic devices and requires attendance to be taken at every lecture。
Weather forecast／Is winter coming？ Temperatures plummet to just 16 degrees as 3 waves of cold air bring a sharp chill；the coldest and dampest period across Taiwan revealed
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The Central Weather Administration forecasts that 3 waves of the northeast monsoon will affect the weather over the next 10 days，bringing changeable conditions。 The cold-air waves are expected on Oct. 30 to 31，Nov. 2 to 3，and Nov. 5 to 6，with rain likely in northern Taiwan and the eastern half of the island。 The weather will be stable over the weekend，but the large temperature difference between morning and evening calls for warm clothing。
Facts
3 successive waves of the northeast monsoon will affect Taiwan，on Oct. 30 to 31，Nov. 2 to 3，and Nov. 5 to 6。
A low of 16 degrees was recorded in Guanxi，Hsinchu，early in the morning，while some open areas in Hualien and Taitung also saw temperatures of around 17 degrees。
Over the weekend（Oct. 31 to Nov. 1），most areas will be cloudy to sunny，with highs of 29 to 32 degrees in parts of central and southern Taiwan and Taitung。
Typhoon In-fa weakened to a moderate typhoon early on the 29th and is forecast to turn northeast over the far seas southeast of Japan。
The northeast monsoon will strengthen again starting tomorrow（30），bringing isolated brief showers north of Taoyuan and in Yilan。
Watch out for 5 kidney-damaging fruits！A 70-year-old man nearly died after eating them for three days；doctor warns：people with diabetes or kidney disease must avoid them
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Nephrologist Hung Yung-hsiang warned people with chronic kidney disease to avoid high-potassium and high-sugar fruits such as star fruit，to prevent hyperkalemia and neurotoxicity。 The article uses clinical cases to explain the risks and offers safe fruit choices and dietary tips。
Facts
A 70-year-old man with stage 三 chronic kidney disease ate one sugar apple after every meal for 3 consecutive days，causing his potassium level to reach 6.8 mmol/L and triggering hyperkalemia。
Star fruit contains the neurotoxin Caramboxin，which people with impaired kidney function cannot eliminate；it can cause hiccups，seizures，coma，or even death。
The skin of strawberries，grapes，and peaches can easily retain pesticides；the accumulation of trace toxins may cause acute kidney injury。
Mangoes and lychees contain large amounts of fructose and sucrose；metabolism produces uric acid，accelerating glomerulosclerosis。 People with both diabetes and kidney disease must strictly avoid them。
After turning 65，must you enroll in National Health Insurance under your children？Experts reveal a “money-saving formula”：choosing the wrong person can cost several thousand more each month，and many families get it wrong
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The Ministry of Health and Welfare clarified that retirees enrolling in National Health Insurance must first be covered as dependents under an employed child and cannot arbitrarily skip their children and enroll directly at a district office。 Experts say the person to be covered under can be selected based on the children’s salaries to save money，and remind the public that premiums are waived for dependents beyond 3 people。
Facts
After retirement，National Health Insurance members who have an employed spouse or child to depend on should enroll as dependents in the prescribed order。
Only when there are no relatives in the first priority group to depend on will the search move to the next-ranked relatives，such as grandchildren。
Enrollment as a Category 六 member at the township，town，city，or district office where one is registered applies in cases such as having no marital relationship，having a spouse who is also retired，and having no eligible lineal descendants to depend on。
Premiums for dependents of ordinary salaried workers are calculated per person based on the worker’s monthly insured salary and the statutory contribution rate。
Explainer》Dad receives NT$8,110 a month in the old farmers’ allowance；why was he suddenly ordered to pay it back？The rule allowing repayment in up to 40 installments revealed
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The Bureau of Labor Insurance has rules for recovering overpaid old farmers’ allowances；farmers who continue receiving payments after losing eligibility must return them。 Those facing financial hardship can apply to pay in installments，up to 40，but each installment must be at least half the allowance；failure to comply may lead to compulsory enforcement。
Facts
Eligible recipients of the full old farmers’ allowance can receive NT$8,110 a month，while the half-rate allowance is NT$4,055。
Procedures for demanding repayment of overpaid old farmers’ allowances and writing off the accounts are governed by the “Guidelines for the Bureau of Labor Insurance of the Ministry of Labor to Handle Demands for Repayment of Overpaid Old Farmers’ Welfare Allowances and Account Write-offs”。
The old farmers’ allowance residency requirement is to have lived in Taiwan for more than 183 days in each year of the most recent 3 years。 The calculation looks back 36 months from the month of payment，dividing them into 3 consecutive 12-month periods，with residency of more than 183 days required in each period。
Overpaid allowances must be repaid within 30 days of delivery of the recovery determination letter。
Repayment of overpaid old farmers’ allowances can be spread over up to 40 installments，with each installment no less than half the monthly allowance issued。
If any installment is not paid on time，the remaining balance will be considered due in full and may be referred for compulsory enforcement。
An 81-year-old mother with dementia said only “I’m sorry” after her daughter scolded her！The 54-year-old daughter opened a notebook and burst into tears
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Tomoko，a 54-year-old woman in Japan，lost her temper from exhaustion while caring for her 81-year-old mother Kazuko，who had dementia；afterward，she felt deeply remorseful when she saw what her mother had written in a notebook。 The article cites Taichung Veterans General Hospital’s advice to family members not to invalidate patients and provides the 1966 long-term care hotline。
Facts
A 54-year-old woman in Japan caring for her 81-year-old mother with dementia lost her temper when her mother repeatedly asked about her plans。 She later found that her mother had written things down in a notebook and apologized，leaving her feeling remorseful。
Taichung Veterans General Hospital recommends avoiding denial and criticism when older people with dementia repeat themselves，and instead offering affirmation and encouragement。
The Ministry of Health and Welfare provides the 1966 long-term care hotline for family members seeking information on dementia care，support for family caregivers，respite services，and other resources。
People with dementia may be unable to remember information they have just received because of declining memory function，so they may ask again even after a family member has answered。
The article is based on an actual consultation case reported by the Japanese sister website Asset Formation GOLD ONLINE，also titled Asset Formation GOLD ONLINE。
Did Ko Wen-je humiliate Hou Yu-ih？Jaw Shaw-kong reveals “Blue-White cooperation inside story” then suddenly tells the Taiwan People’s Party not to misunderstand：I owe the Kuomintang nothing
10/29 International Morning Brief｜Pakistan invokes One China to bar Taiwanese flights；Spain high-speed rail collision leaves 68 dead；Alphabet plunges 11% after hours
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The 10/29 International Morning Brief covers several major global events。 Pakistan closed its airspace to Taiwan in response to the One China principle，forcing China Airlines and EVA Air to reroute；a serious rear-end collision involving Spain’s high-speed rail system occurred because of signal failure and human error；Alphabet shares plunged after disappointing earnings；the U.S. disclosed the high cost of the war against Iran；and Japan is planning to strengthen its denial capabilities to deter potential threats。
Facts
Pakistan，in response to Beijing’s “One China” principle，formally ordered its airspace closed to Taiwanese airlines。
Two high-speed trains in Spain were cleared to proceed by a control center after the signaling system failed and collided，killing at least 68 people。
Alphabet’s core businesses all fell short of expectations for 第3-quarter revenue，and its shares plunged nearly 11% at one point in after-hours trading。
The U.S. Pentagon notified Congress that the cost of the war with Iran had climbed to $47.1 billion，with munitions accounting for more than 6成。
Japan plans to include “denial capabilities” in its three national security documents，creating a situation in which an attack on Japan would mean becoming an enemy of multiple countries。
Worried about regaining weight after stopping weight-loss injections? A dietitian reveals 3 key points for managing your physique: the key is not weight, but “this one thing”
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Addressing anxiety about regaining weight after stopping weight-loss injections, dietitian Liu Yi-li said the key is maintaining muscle mass and a stable metabolism. The article recommends 船井生醫’s Jixian tablets as a support for transitioning off the medication. The product bears a health food certification mark approved by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and is backed by studies published in international journals; it can reduce fat and help stabilize blood sugar.
Facts
Liu Yi-li, a weight-management dietitian with the obesity association, observed that many people trying to lose weight hit a wall because life cannot be perfectly regimented. Weight-loss strategies based on long-term self-restraint create a heavy psychological burden and can easily lead to loss of control.
船井burner Jixian tablets have received the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s approved health food certification mark for “not easily contributing to body fat formation,” and related research was published in the international medical journal Openventio.
Human trials have confirmed that Jixian tablets can effectively reduce body fat and increase muscle mass, and they have been recommended by 1,200 doctors.
If rapid weight loss causes muscle loss, basal metabolic rate will fall. Once a person returns to their usual diet, fat will quickly accumulate.
Garcinia cambogia in the Jixian tablet formula may help increase satiety and reduce excessive calorie intake caused by a rebound in appetite after stopping medication.
Government cash handout: Claim it soon! “Eligible people can receive up to 5000 yuan”; distribution expanded to 170,000 awards, with 3 groups receiving payments directly
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客家委員會 has launched the Hakka Coin 2.0 program, working with the central bank and financial institutions to distribute 170,000 units of digital currency. Payments via TWQR will promote the use of Hakka in everyday life, with rewards of up to 5000 yuan.
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客家委員會 has officially announced the launch of its “Hakka Coin 2.0” program, which is expected to issue as many as 170,000 digital Hakka coins.
Those who pass the advanced Hakka language certification can receive a reward of up to 5000 yuan.
Students and teachers taking Hakka language courses and participating in Hakka arts and cultural competitions will receive a subsidy of 500 yuan per person.
Hakka Coin 2.0 will fully adopt the TWQR common payment standard and integrate major financial institutions across the country.
Participating “Speak Hakka” businesses must have 三成 of their front-of-house staff able to provide customer service in Hakka.
Remember to use the government’s cash gift! “Receive 100 yuan in cash per person” before 10/31; everyone nationwide who meets the conditions can claim it. Here’s how
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The Taipei and New Taipei city governments are launching a cross-city sports promotion in October 2026, bringing together 25 national sports centers. People can claim a 100-yuan coupon or U coin rewards through an app to encourage regular exercise.
Facts
From Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, 2026, the Taipei and New Taipei city governments are jointly holding the “No Limits to Sports, Boundless Across Taipei and New Taipei” event, linking 25 national sports centers across the two cities.
People across Taiwan, regardless of household registration, can complete designated check-in tasks through the “My New Taipei City” app for a chance to receive a 100-yuan sports coupon. Each person may claim 1 coupon.
U-Sport members registered in Taipei City who meet the requirements can use 100 U coins to redeem a cross-city sports pass by Oct. 23. They can also earn a 5 U-point rebate by exercising at participating venues in New Taipei City.
Taipei City’s “Move More, Get Healthier” challenge in October awards 100 U coins to verified members registered in the city who exercise 6 times, and another 100 U coins after 12 times, for a maximum monthly reward of 200 U coins.
The New Taipei national sports centers included in this event are the 16 venues in Xinzhuang, Sanchong, Banqiao, Zhonghe, Tucheng, Luzhou, Tamsui, Xizhi, Yonghe, Shulin, Yingge, Sanxia, Ruifang, Wugu, Taishan and Xindian.
Real-name verification requires a manual review and takes about 3 to 5 business days. Apply early to avoid affecting your participation in the event.
Beijing Watch》Will salaries be paid in “digital yuan”? New move by Chinese local governments: barriers to use and hedging guide for Taiwanese businesses
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During the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Fifth Plenum, Yangzhou University in Jiangsu Province and several other universities announced that they would begin paying faculty and staff in digital yuan starting in November. The move aims to use the traceability of digital yuan transactions to improve financial transparency and anti-corruption efforts, but Taiwanese businesses face barriers to opening accounts and competition from established mobile payment services.
Facts
Several universities in Jiangsu Province will begin paying faculty and staff in digital yuan starting in November.
The digital yuan is legal digital currency issued by 中國人民銀行 and has legal tender status.
In practice, Taiwanese businesses without a mainland bank card or residence permit will find it nearly impossible to register successfully and receive salaries in digital yuan.
The traceability of digital yuan transactions can help auditing bodies identify irregular payments.
Starting in 2026, balances in verified wallets will earn interest at demand-deposit rates and be covered by deposit insurance.
【The Journalist】Ho Hsin-chun, Chen Ting-fei and Hsieh Lung-chieh leave messages unread; only 5 of 12 candidates dare to make public housing pledges—which ones can stand up to scrutiny?
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The Social Housing Advocacy Consortium met with candidates for mayor in Taiwan’s six special municipalities in 2026 to discuss their public housing platforms. Nine pledged to continue construction, but only 5 had specific targets. Ho Hsin-chun, Chen Ting-fei and Hsieh Lung-chieh did not take part in the evaluation and were each given a red light, while Chiang Wan-an, Lee Sichuan, Su Chiao-hui and Chang San-cheng received two green lights, reflecting differences in candidates’ commitments to housing policy.
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The Social Housing Advocacy Consortium met with 12 candidates for mayor in Taiwan’s six special municipalities. Nine pledged to continue building public housing, but only 5 put forward specific targets.
Three candidates—Ho Hsin-chun of Taichung, Chen Ting-fei of Tainan and Hsieh Lung-chieh—did not complete meetings with the consortium and were given red lights.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed prioritizing a review and development plan for 7041 units in the next phase, earning two green lights.
New Taipei mayoral candidates Lee Sichuan and Su Chiao-hui both pledged to continue the existing public housing plan for 5.2萬 units, earning two green lights.
Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng pledged to launch more than 5000 public housing units over the next four years, earning two green lights.
The six special municipalities still face a shortfall of 7.8萬 public housing units, and voters are focused on scrutinizing politicians’ public housing pledges.
The current Tainan city government has added a net total of only 258 locally developed units, bringing the total number of locally developed units to 2117.
【The Journalist】The 48.9 billion-yuan “Healthy Taiwan” program is underway, but the 10th Medical Network Plan has vanished from the budget. Who is planning Taiwan’s medical future?
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Taiwan’s 10th Medical Network Plan was approved in September 2025, but no funding appears in the 2026 or 2027 budgets. Instead, 48.9 billion yuan has been allocated to the “Healthy Taiwan Deepening Plan,” raising questions about the planning of the healthcare system’s future.
Facts
Taiwan launched its Medical Network Plan in 1985 and has gone through 9 phases over nearly 40 years.
The 10th Medical Network Plan was approved in September 2025.
The 2026 and 2027 budgets contain no funding for the 10th Medical Network Plan.
In its place is the “Healthy Taiwan Deepening Plan,” with 48.9 billion yuan in funding over 5 years.
The Medical Network Plan determines how hospitals divide responsibilities and how medical personnel are allocated.
Beijing Watch》Mbappé “insults China” controversy becomes China’s version of “foreign trends”! Mainland consumers flock to buy “Bu Shui La” to mock the authorities?
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French soccer star Mbappé sparked controversy in China over remarks involving a meme about a “Chinese dictator,” prompting brands including Dongpeng Beverage and Mengniu to quickly distance themselves from him. Despite strict official controls, consumers have staged veiled protests by buying the “Bu Shui La” drink that was pulled from sale, creating a distinctive social phenomenon.
Facts
Mbappé said on the French program The Bridge that he liked memes that superimposed his face onto a “Chinese dictator.”
東鵬飲料集團 announced that it would terminate all cooperation with Mbappé effective immediately.
The chain snack store 零食很忙 has begun removing products with packaging featuring Mbappé’s image.
Merchants selling “Bu Shui La” on e-commerce platforms have raised the price to 7 yuan.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the ministry valued Mbappé’s response but did not directly say whether it accepted his apology.
China Central Television has completely halted broadcasts and advertising for La Liga and events involving Mbappé.
Mbappé’s remarks and related images are highly sensitive topics in China.
Why can the fresh milk at 好市多 last more than a month when other fresh milk cannot? A dietitian reveals 1 key reason! It has nothing to do with preservatives
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好市多’s Kirkland fresh milk has a longer shelf life because it uses UHT sterilization technology and undergoes strict testing. A dietitian says this has nothing to do with preservatives but is due to differences in sterilization methods.
Facts
Kirkland fresh milk must pass at least 60 microbiological tests before it is put on store shelves.
Extended-shelf-life milk is often made using UHT technology, which rapidly heats it to about 142°C for 2–3 seconds.
Regular 2% pasteurized milk can usually maintain good quality for at least 七 days after opening when refrigerated.
Dates on packaged foods are classified as “sell-by dates,” “best-before dates” and “use-by dates.”
科克蘭 fresh milk is made in compliance with the U.S. government’s Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.
Interview》Shen Po-yang grilled by the Blue camp; Jaw Shaw-kong has his own media playbook
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Amid questions within the KMT over his interview with Shen Po-yang, Chao Shao-kang stressed the fairness of journalism in an interview with 《風傳媒》, citing Tsai Kang-yung's views to defend the principle of neutrality in interviews.
Facts
In the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, Chiang Wan-an's bid for re-election has unexpectedly turned into a neck-and-neck race.
Some within the KMT have questioned whether Chao Shao-kang's interview with Shen Po-yang helped the DPP's “ocean current” campaign break out of its bubble, and have branded Chao a scapegoat.
In an interview with 《風傳媒》, Chao Shao-kang said TVBS is not a pro-KMT TV station.
Chao Shao-kang said commentary can take a position, but news must be fair.
Citing Tsai Kang-yung, Chao Shao-kang said that interviewing someone does not mean agreeing with them.
This article introduces 10 popular Korean dramas that premiered on Netflix in Taiwan in 2026, ranked by Douban scores and accompanied by viewers' reactions on social media. Covering a range of genres from romance to action and suspense, it aims to offer viewers a list of highly rated shows to watch.
Facts
Among Netflix's top 10 Korean dramas of 2026, 《Can This Love Be Translated?》 ranked fourth with a score of 8.3, while the champion earned a high rating of 8.7.
《Four Hands, Two Sonatas》 stars Song Kang, Lee Jun-young and Jang Gyu-ri, and has a Douban rating of 7.4.
《Girigo: If Wishes Could Kill》 stars Jeon So-young, Baek Seon-ho and Kang Mi-na, and has a Douban rating of 7.6.
《The Art of Sarah》 stars Shin Hye-sun and Lee Joon-hyuk, has a Douban rating of 7.6, and features a new twist in every episode.
Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi return to star in 《Bloodhounds 2》, joined by Jung Ji-hoon, who takes on a new villainous role; the series has a Douban rating of 7.7.
《Undercover Miss Hong》 stars Park Shin-hye and Go Kyung-pyo, has a Douban rating of 7.8, and is set in South Korea's financial industry in the 1990s.
《100 Days of Lies》 stars Kim Yoo-jung and Park Jin-young, has a Douban rating of 8.1, and moves its espionage story to Gyeongseong during Japanese rule in the 1930s.
It can fly even when towering waves halt ferry service! Drones brave the strait to deliver emergency medicine straight to Xiaoliuqiu: Does Taiwan still lack one crucial final step?
The four major changes unmanned technologies bring to infrastructure include communications and sensors, energy and power grids, management of three-dimensional space and aerial logistics, and protection of critical infrastructure and cybersecurity.
ITRI said the development of unmanned vehicle technology will shift from “single-vehicle performance” to “adaptation to operating environments,” and highlighted the importance of multimodal sensor fusion and edge computing.
During the 2026 local elections, the DPP used the “ocean current” campaign to heat up the race.
Chao Shao-kang revealed that he paid for a poll out of his own pocket a month earlier, which showed Chiang Wan-an leading by only 2 percentage points after weighting.
Chao Shao-kang said this year's polls were highly questionable in terms of accuracy.
Chao Shao-kang previously helped former Taipei mayor Hau Lung-bin in 2 Taipei mayoral elections.
Chao Shao-kang drew fire from some pro-KMT supporters for interviewing Shen Po-yang before Chiang Wan-an.
To ease his colleagues' concerns, Lee Po-ching held in-person briefings in Taipei and Yangmei.
Lee Po-ching describes himself as “someone who sets the stage,” responsible for preparing what needs to be done and then letting his partners assess it.
A supervisor advised Lee Po-ching to respect everyone's choices and not carry other people's crosses.
Senior executive Huang Wen-chun went from writing code to leading a team and found that the hardest part was communicating constantly to get everyone to step beyond the boundaries of their existing roles.
The Chien Chien missile, the Indigenous Defense Fighter's signature weapon, takes to the ground! From fighter jet launchers to land and sea air defense networks: a complete look at Taiwan's sky guardians
These 3 fish beloved by Taiwanese people are extremely high in heavy metals! Doctor warns: Beware of nervous system damage and increased dementia risk
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Weight-loss physician Hsiao Chieh-chien warns that although deep-sea fish can be good for health, it's important to distinguish between types. He recommends eating mackerel or salmon 2-3 times a week to lower cardiovascular risks, and avoiding high-mercury fish such as tuna and shark to prevent nervous system damage and reduce dementia risk.
Facts
Eating moderate amounts of mackerel or salmon can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease
Large predatory fish such as tuna, shark and swordfish have high heavy metal levels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration outlines mercury levels in certain fish
Excessive consumption of fish high in heavy metals can damage the nervous system and increase dementia risk
Deep-sea fish are rich in Omega-3, which can help reduce inflammation and stabilize stress hormones
Sharks are the main source of shark fins, which have the highest levels of heavy metal accumulation.
Exclusive interview: AIDC demand heats up, but standards remain to be established. 德國萊因's Li Weichun: Taiwan's supply chain poised to lead the world
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德國萊因 Senior Vice President Li Weichun spoke in an exclusive interview during a trade show in Taiwan, praising the global-leading position of Taiwan's AIDC supply chain. To address the lack of technical standards, 德國萊因 plans to release a white paper outlining industry risks and promote relevant safety assessment standards to support industry development.
Facts
德國萊因 Senior Vice President Li Weichun said Taiwan's AIDC supply chain is the most comprehensive in the world and is developing at the fastest pace.
德國萊因 is preparing to release a white paper focused on technological development and quality issues across the AIDC industry chain, with publication expected next year.
There are currently no standards for SST, HFT, 800-volt or medium-voltage materials and components, or liquid-cooling equipment and components.
德國萊因 has proposed its own “2 PfG 3175” safety assessment standard for AI power supplies on its Greater China blog.
Li Weichun named 輝達, 台積電, 廣達 and 台達電 as leading companies in various segments of Taiwan's AIDC industry.
In charts: People aged 55 returning to work can receive up to NT$60,000! Is there a NT$10,000 difference between working 59 and 60 days? Application rules revealed
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In April 2026, the Ministry of Labor revised the Five-Five Employment Incentive rules, easing eligibility for reemployment incentives for middle-aged and older workers. Full-time workers can receive NT$10,000 a month, while part-time workers can receive up to NT$5,000. The employment threshold has been shortened to 30 days, in a bid to encourage workers aged 55 and above to return to the workforce.
Facts
In April 2026, the Ministry of Labor revised the “Implementation Guidelines for the Five-Five Employment Promotion Incentive.”
Full-time workers can receive NT$10,000 in employment incentives each month.
The monthly minimum wage in 2026 is NT$29,500.
For workers referred by public employment service agencies, the employment threshold has been shortened from 90 days to 30 days.
Part-time workers aged 六十五 and above can receive NT$2,500 per month if their wages meet the minimum-wage threshold of one-quarter.
The cumulative employment incentive is capped at 6 months per person.
Taipei's 泰北 teachers and students dress up and take over Tianmu, raising money for charity through challenges
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泰北國際雙語學校 held a Halloween charity event on October 26, working with multiple charitable organizations to run a fundraiser and provide companionship services. The school emphasized holistic education and hopes students will develop a sense of social responsibility and empathy through hands-on activities.
Facts
泰北國際雙語學校 held its “What’s Haunting Tianmu?” Halloween charity event on October 26.
Original活動主題為「泰北華麗時光機・穿越百年愛相伴」。
All proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to 唐氏症基金會 and 關愛之家.
A “Spread Love at Christmas・A Thousand Boxes of Happiness” event is planned for December 18, with the goal of collecting 一千 gift boxes.
A “Year-End Thanksgiving・A Meal Shared with Seniors” event is planned for January 15, 2027.
U.S. produce expert Josh Alsberg says basil, potatoes and onions are 三 vegetables that should not be refrigerated, as chilling can affect their flavor or pose health risks. The article explains how to store them properly at room temperature, stressing that refrigeration can cause potatoes to produce carcinogens and that onions have an ethylene effect.
Facts
Basil leaves are rich in aromatic oils and sensitive to low temperatures. Refrigeration can cause them to turn black, lose their aroma and rot.
Low temperatures gradually turn the starch in potatoes into sugar, worsening their texture.
Cooking refrigerated potatoes at high temperatures may increase the formation of acrylamide, a substance considered a possible carcinogen.
Onions release ethylene gas, which speeds up potato sprouting, so the two should not be stored together.
U.S. produce store owner Josh Alsberg explained why the aforementioned vegetables are often stored incorrectly.
Japanese yokai invade 雨聲 Library, where No-Face presides over reading challenges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
臺北市雨聲國小 held a Japanese yokai-themed reading event, with volunteers creating themed settings and acting out characters to guide students through challenges. The event combined phonetic spelling activities with book exploration to encourage independent reading and cultural engagement.
Facts
臺北市雨聲國小's 小雨蛙 Library launched a themed reading event, “Japanese Yokai Take Over the Library.”
The torii gate, ghost flames, yokai lanterns and other settings in the library were handmade by volunteer parents.
Volunteer parents dressed as No-Face and a female yokai in a kimono to serve as challenge leaders, guiding students through reading activities.
Grade 一 students had to complete a phonetic spelling challenge, spelling out yokai names to practice language skills.
雨聲國小 held a story exhibition about Liaozhai two years ago; this year, it shifted its reading theme to Japanese yokai.
Never rinse a thermos with water alone! Doctor shares 2 proper cleaning methods; if it isn't cleaned thoroughly, you'll swallow all the bacteria
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The cleaning company “加倍潔” and family medicine doctor 陳崇賢 separately issued warnings about thermos cleaning. The company cautioned that using sodium percarbonate in a sealed container can cause an explosion due to gas buildup, while the doctor stressed the need for regular scrubbing and drying to remove biofilm and ensure drinking water hygiene.
Facts
A user posted on Threads that after cleaning a thermos with sodium percarbonate powder and warm water and sealing it with the lid, the lid popped off by itself and shattered a small glass nearby.
The cleaning products company “加倍潔” warned that sodium percarbonate produces oxygen when mixed with water. If used in a sealed container, the gas cannot escape, allowing pressure to build up and potentially causing the container to spray or burst.
Family medicine doctor 陳崇賢 said a thermos that has not been thoroughly cleaned for a long time can develop “biofilm,” which is similar to dental plaque. Pathogens lurking in it could enter the body through drinking water.
Doctors advise against cleaning a thermos with water alone. It must be scrubbed regularly with dish soap to thoroughly remove biofilm, then rinsed and left upside down to dry so the interior stays dry.
When cleaning with sodium percarbonate, be sure to avoid the outside of the bottle, as it may strip the finish. It is recommended that you soak only the inside.
Oct. 29 morning news | Taoyuan's new 3500-ping department store opens today, 蔣萬安 cancels schedule due to illness, Pakistan reportedly makes U-turn on flights over Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taoyuan's new “置地生活廣場・小檜溪” department store opened on the 29th, bringing together 24 brands, including 無印良品, and offering buy-one-get-one deals. In other news, 蔣萬安 canceled his schedule due to illness, Pakistan's policy on flights over Taiwan reportedly shifted back and forth, the National Security Council released details of Chinese naval activity, and a serious high-speed rail accident occurred in Spain.
Facts
Taoyuan's “置地生活廣場・小檜溪” officially opened on October 29, with about 3500 ping of space on its lower floors and about 24 brands.
Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 felt slightly unwell after finishing a canvassing walk on the evening of the 28th, and his campaign office announced the cancellation of all scheduled events.
Pakistan's Defense Minister Asif confirmed that the country follows the “One China” policy and allows only mainland Chinese airlines to fly through its airspace.
National Security Council Secretary-General 吳釗燮 released an illustration confirming that the People's Liberation Army had deployed more than 50 warships and coast guard vessels around the First Island Chain.
The death toll from Spain's high-speed rail collision has risen to at least 68, with the transport minister directly blaming an incorrect instruction from the control center.
Typhoon No. 30, 烟花, has strengthened into a severe typhoon. The Central Weather Administration forecasts no direct impact on Taiwan's weather over the coming 一 week.
The opposition called for a NT$20,000 cash handout to everyone, but the DPP opposed the proposal on the grounds that it would require borrowing. The article criticizes Lai's government's NT$10,000 plan for also increasing consumer spending, and says the ruling party has long concealed losses and debts at state-backed entities, leaving the two parties different only in degree.
Facts
Premier 卓榮泰 opposed the opposition's call for a NT$20,000 cash handout to everyone, citing “fear of borrowing.”
President 賴清德 announced plans to distribute NT$10,000 in cash to everyone in 2027.
To fund the NT$10,000 cash handout, the Lai government added NT$235.7 billion in spending to the central government's total budget.
The article says oil and power companies have thousands of dollars in losses on their books.
The Taiwan People's Party announced that investments by the National Development Fund and state-owned banks in a startup founded by 蘇貞昌's daughter had resulted in heavy losses.
蘋果 has launched its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, featuring an M5 chip, OLED and Dynamic Island. Prices start at US$2,899, with the top configuration reaching US$14,549. The move marks a shift from 蘋果's long-standing opposition to touchscreens on laptops and aims to boost average selling prices with high-end specifications, despite pressure from a downturn in the global PC market.
Facts
The top-spec MacBook Pro configuration (16TB of storage/128GB of memory) costs $14,549.
Global PC shipments fell 20% year over year in the third quarter, with 蘋果 shipments declining by a smaller margin.
蘋果 shares closed down 9.4% after the announcement.
The new MacBook Pro is powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.
U.S. and Iran continue discreet diplomatic feelers! Vance sends letter to Iranian hard-liners, but Trump denies authorizing renewed talks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Vice President Vance wrote to hard-line Iranian official Rezaei in an attempt to test the possibility of resuming U.S.-Iran talks to forestall military strikes, but Trump publicly denied authorizing the move. Differences over the nuclear issue and sanctions prerequisites have derailed the ceasefire framework, while the sides face pressure from the Nov. 3 election and the risk of rising oil prices.
Facts
U.S. Vice President Vance wrote to Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, to test the possibility of resuming talks.
Trump denied directing Vance to resume peace talks, acknowledging only that he had agreed to make contact and describing the letter as concerning humanitarian aid.
WTI crude prices hovered around $102 a barrel this week, while Brent crude approached $114.
A memorandum of understanding signed by the U.S. and Iran in June this year broke down two weeks later over differing interpretations of passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. has deployed a third carrier strike group to the Persian Gulf and drawn up post-election strike plans with Israel.
AI borrowing race heats up! Global bond issuance hits record as tech giants lead borrowing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The global bond market is expanding on the back of AI, with fundraising reaching a record $6.61 trillion this year. Tech giants such as 亞馬遜 have become major borrowers, driving a surge in cloud debt. While this has raised investor concerns about high yields and the market's capacity to absorb the debt, the long-term outlook for AI capital spending remains upbeat, with issuance expected to peak in November.
Facts
So far this year, global fundraising through investment-grade and junk bonds has totaled $6.61 trillion, up 15% year over year.
Debt issued directly by cloud-computing giants and data-center developers has approached $368 billion, more than six times the level in the same period last year.
亞馬遜 has become the world's fourth-largest bond issuer this year, behind only Germany, the European Union and Italy.
Hyperscalers and emerging cloud service providers are expected to invest nearly $4.5 trillion in AI infrastructure over the next three years.
Yields on investment-grade bonds issued by U.S. data-center developers to finance projects have reached as high as 7.2%.
CoreWeave, a speculative-grade company that provides computing capacity to tech giants such as Meta, saw its bonds sell off sharply earlier this month.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged central banks to maintain a "cautiously hawkish stance" in response to persistent inflationary pressures.
摩根士丹利 expects borrowing activity to pick up sharply in November after two months of volatility.
Companies mentioned：亞馬遜、Alphabet、Meta、Oracle、CoreWeave、摩根大通、摩根士丹利、RBC Global Asset Management、國際貨幣基金組織、花旗
Key recording emerges in Spanish high-speed train collision; dispatcher broke rules by ordering train to "resume full speed"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez declared three days of national mourning for the victims of a high-speed train collision in Toledo province. Preliminary investigations point to a human error in train dispatching: a dispatcher broke the rules by ordering the following train to travel at full speed, leading to the tragedy.
Facts
A serious rail accident in Spain's central province of Toledo left 68 people dead.
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez declared three days of national mourning starting on the 29th.
The accident involved the AVE2080 train operated by 西班牙國家鐵路公司（Renfe） and the Iryo6076 train operated by 伊爾約（Iryo）.
The dispatcher broke the rules by ordering the train to resume full speed in a section affected by a system failure, violating the 40-kilometer-per-hour speed limit.
The accident occurred on the route from Madrid to Seville.
The two trains involved in the accident were carrying 397 and 147 passengers, respectively.
At least three carriages derailed, with several plunging down an embankment.
台達電 Q3 net profit falls 6% quarter over quarter; shares plunge nearly half a limit ahead of earnings call, hitting another period low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
台達電's Q3 net profit fell 6.53% quarter over quarter to NT$23.495 billion. Although cumulative net profit for the first three quarters reached a record high, inventory write-downs at subsidiary 泰達電 weighed on earnings. The stock plunged nearly half a limit to NT$1,475, and the company will hold an earnings call this afternoon to explain the situation.
Facts
台達電's third-quarter after-tax net profit was NT$23.495 billion, down 6.53% quarter over quarter.
台達電's third-quarter revenue was NT$197.059 billion, up 31.09% year over year.
台達電's cumulative after-tax net profit for the first three quarters hit a record NT$69.186 billion.
Inventory write-downs at subsidiary 泰達電 caused its third-quarter gross margin to fall to 27.5%.
台達電 shares fell nearly half a limit to NT$1,475 at one point after opening, as earnings failed to match the strength of revenue.
SK海力士 posts record third-quarter profit! 摩根大通, 花旗 and Wedbush all bullish
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SK海力士 posted record third-quarter revenue and operating profit as AI demand pushed memory prices higher. 摩根大通, 花旗 and Wedbush are optimistic about further growth and raised their price targets. The company announced a 2026 shareholder return plan, and the market is upbeat about an extended memory industry upcycle.
Facts
SK海力士's third-quarter revenue reached 104.62 trillion won and operating profit reached 83.33 trillion won, both setting quarterly records.
摩根大通, 花旗 and Wedbush all maintained positive ratings, with price targets as high as 3 million won.
Average DRAM selling prices rose nearly 30% quarter over quarter in the third quarter, while average NAND selling prices rose about 25%, both exceeding prior estimates.
Death toll in Spanish high-speed train collision rises to 68; country declares three days of mourning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez declared three days of national mourning for the victims of a high-speed train collision. Preliminary investigations point to human error in train dispatching. The accident killed 68 people and involved trains operated by Renfe and Iryo.
Facts
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez declared three days of national mourning starting on the 29th.
Preliminary investigations indicate that human error in train dispatching caused the accident.
The accident has left 68 people dead.
The trains involved were Renfe's AVE2080 and Iryo's Iryo6076.
At least three carriages derailed and plunged down an embankment.
The AVE train was carrying 397 passengers, while the Iryo train was carrying 147.
The accident occurred in Spain's central province of Toledo.
Taiwan stocks premarket | Benchmark surges 939 points! Margin financing falls by more than NT$10 billion for 2 straight days and KD forms a golden cross; foreign investors and investment trusts buy together, targeting companies with better-than-expected quarterly results: 【晶豪科】, 【精測】, 【智原】
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan's weighted index jumped 939 points to 47,035, with foreign investors and investment trusts jointly making net purchases of NT$29.9 billion as margin financing fell by more than NT$10 billion for 2 consecutive days. Tech stocks including niche memory, design IP and copper-clad laminates surged, with 晶豪科 and 智原 among those hitting the limit. Defensive sectors such as healthcare information and flat steel weakened against the trend.
Facts
The weighted index rose 939.35 points at the close to 47,035.58.
Foreign investors and investment trusts made combined net purchases of about NT$29.9 billion today.
晶豪科 surged to the daily limit, buoyed by a significant recovery in quarterly profit and gross margin.
At its earnings call, 智原 announced that it had secured its largest-ever 2-nanometer cloud AI project from a U.S. client.
The OTC index surged 15.41 points to close at 394.61.
Iran rejects U.S. ceasefire proposal, refuses any compromise on nuclear issue! U.S. reportedly prepares for post-election military action
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Iran rejected a ceasefire draft delivered by Qatar, insisting it would not compromise on the nuclear issue. The U.S. is reportedly preparing for military action after the midterm elections and moving Patriot systems to Israel. The divide between the U.S. and Iran has heightened tensions in the Middle East, while prospects for reopening the Strait of Hormuz remain uncertain.
Facts
Iran rejected the draft ceasefire agreement delivered by Qatar and reiterated that it would not make concessions on the nuclear issue.
The U.S. has notified several Arab countries in the Persian Gulf to prepare for possible military action after the midterm elections.
The U.S. military is moving a Patriot air defense system from Texas to Israel.
The U.S. and Iran have fundamental differences over the order in which the nuclear issue should be addressed.
Iran's foreign minister warned that Israeli military action in the Persian Gulf would threaten international markets.
【Stock focus】Is 南亞科 expensive at NT$441? 新光證券: Supply changes are key
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
南亞科’s profits surged to a peak in the 3rd quarter, but its share price had already corrected. 新光證券 said the market is pricing in the risk of a return to normal business conditions, with the key factors being how long high DRAM prices last and changes in supply.
Facts
南亞科 reported revenue of NT$133.649 billion in the 3rd quarter and quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of NT$25.4 after tax.
南亞科’s DRAM ASP rose more than 60% quarter on quarter in the 3rd quarter, while revenue grew 61.9% from the 2nd quarter.
Using a peak-earnings price-to-earnings ratio of 5 times, 南亞科’s share price of NT$441 implies an ASP decline of about 11% from the 3rd quarter.
南亞科’s share price briefly reached a high of NT$537 in early October, then closed at a low of NT$414 on October 26.
SK海力士 has signed long-term supply agreements with major customers covering more than half of its capacity for 2027 to 2028.
42.1% tariff cannot stop Chinese stainless steel from overwhelming Japanese steelmakers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
日本內閣 has decided to impose anti-dumping duties of up to 42.1% on stainless steel from China and Taiwan to protect domestic industry. The move was initiated by companies including 日本製鐵, reflecting the pressure of Chinese competition on Japan’s steel industry and its loss of ground in Asian markets.
Facts
日本內閣 has decided to impose anti-dumping duties for five years on nickel-based cold-rolled stainless steel sheets and strips from China and Taiwan.
The anti-dumping duty rate on Chinese products ranges from 27.7% to 42.1%.
The anti-dumping duties will take effect on October 31 and remain in force until October 30, 2031.
The restrictions cover cold-rolled stainless steel with a nickel content above 0.6%, including common 300-series stainless steel such as 304 and 316.
The four Japanese steelmakers that filed the anti-dumping investigation petition are 日本製鐵, 日本冶金工業, NAS鋼帶 and 日本金屬.
日本製鐵 is the successor to 新日鐵, which took part in the construction of 寶山鋼鐵廠.
Is it no longer chasing the limit? Report says 輝達 quietly cut next-generation AI chip bandwidth by 13%, with the steepest cut reaching 26%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
To ease pressure on HBM capacity, 輝達 is changing the Rubin Ultra platform’s memory from 12-layer to a mix of 8-layer configurations and trimming bandwidth specifications by about 13%, broadening its supplier base and reducing costs.
Facts
輝達’s Rubin Ultra platform is changing its HBM configuration from 12-layer HBM4E to a mix of 8-layer HBM4 and HBM4E.
The HBM4 bandwidth for each Rubin GPU is falling from 22 TB/s to 19.2 TB/s.
NVLink 6 throughput is falling from 3.6 TB/s to 3 TB/s.
An 8-layer HBM4 configuration can lower the cost of each stack and the GPU’s overall bill of materials (BOM) at the same time.
三星 and SK海力士 have per-pin data rates of 11.7 Gbps, while Micron exceeds 11 Gbps.
The original 22 TB/s target required about 10.7 Gbps, while the revised 19.2 TB/s target requires only about 9.4 Gbps.
The Vera CPU memory specification is changing from a fixed 1.5 TB of LPDDR5X per chip to a maximum of 1.5 TB.
Israeli election count results released; Likud remains the largest party in parliament
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Preliminary results from Israel’s parliamentary election are in. Likud is the largest party, but neither the right-wing bloc nor the opposition won an absolute majority. The Central Elections Committee will announce the final results on November 4, after which the parties will begin coalition talks.
Facts
Preliminary results from Israel’s parliamentary election show that neither the right-wing bloc supporting incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor the opposition bloc won an absolute majority of seats.
The Likud party led by Benjamin Netanyahu remains the largest party in parliament.
Under Israeli election law, a party must clear the 3.25% vote threshold to enter parliament.
The Central Elections Committee will officially announce the final count on November 4.
Whether Netanyahu can secure support from at least 61 lawmakers is key to whether he can remain in power.
AI sparks wave of major deals! Report says Marvell in talks to acquire Lumentum, with deal potentially ranking among the 10 largest tech and telecom acquisitions in history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Marvell is in talks to acquire Lumentum, aiming to streamline its supply chain and strengthen its position in AI-related optical technology. The deal could rank among the 10 largest acquisitions in the history of the technology and telecommunications industries, reflecting the AI sector’s M&A boom.
Facts
邁威爾科技(Marvell) is in advanced talks with data-center optical equipment maker Lumentum about a possible acquisition to streamline its supply chain.
Lumentum has a market capitalization of about $83 billion, while Marvell is valued at about $221 billion.
The deal could be announced as early as next week, but the parties have not reached a final agreement and the talks could still fall apart.
Marvell continues to invest in optical and photonic technology, having acquired photonics company Celestial AI earlier this year.
Marvell reportedly spending big to acquire Lumentum! Deal could be revealed as early as next week; shares move in opposite directions after hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
邁威爾科技 is in talks to acquire Lumentum. If completed, the deal would be a major acquisition in the AI hardware supply chain, with an announcement possible as early as next week. The shares moved in opposite directions after the news.
Facts
Lumentum has a market capitalization of about $8.3 billion, while Marvell is valued at about $22.1 billion.
After the news broke, Marvell shares fell more than 8% after hours, while Lumentum rose 11%.
Lumentum specializes in laser and optical technology, with products used for high-speed data transmission between servers, data centers and other nodes.
Marvell already buys laser products from Lumentum, and an acquisition would help integrate the supply chain vertically.
A transformation in “Made in China”! Electric vehicles, AI components and industrial machinery rise, reshaping the global export landscape
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After a decade of policy support, China’s manufacturing sector has successfully shifted from low-cost consumer goods to becoming a major exporter of high-value-added products such as electric vehicles, AI components and industrial machinery. This is reshaping global trade and fueling trade frictions with Europe and the United States as industries compete and reorganize.
Facts
China’s vehicle sales to overseas markets have surpassed the combined export volumes of Germany and the United States.
China’s chip exports reached $177.28 billion in the first half of 2026, while computer and server exports rose 41.3% year on year.
China has become the largest exporter in five of the eight categories of products related to AI infrastructure.
Chinese chemical companies received about $75 billion in subsidies over the past 10 years, including about $15 billion in 2023.
高盛 estimates that Europe’s share of global capital goods demand fell from 54% in 2005 to 43%, while China’s share rose from 7% to 24%.
零跑汽車’s European vehicle sales in the first half of 2026 rose 558% from the same period in 2025, while 比亞迪’s grew 146%.
China’s industrial robot exports have increased by more than 300% since 2015, putting the country in 2nd place globally in 2025.
Key U.S. stock market news summary, October 29, 2026
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Fed held rates steady. Microsoft’s earnings beat expectations, but capital spending fell short, weighing on newer cloud providers. ServiceNow’s disappointing results sent its shares plunging, while Apple unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro.
Facts
Microsoft’s Azure revenue rose 48% year on year in the 1st quarter of fiscal 2027.
Microsoft’s capital spending in the 1st quarter was $45.2 billion, below expectations.
ServiceNow shares plunged 18% after hours.
Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro will be available for preorder in Taiwan on Friday.
〈Earnings〉Alphabet revenue and profit both disappoint; company signals sharp increase in AI spending next year, shares plunge more than 10% after hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Alphabet's third-quarter revenue and earnings both fell short of expectations, free cash flow turned negative, and the company forecast a sharp increase in AI capital spending next year to more than $300 billion, fueling investor anxiety and sending its shares tumbling.
Facts
Alphabet's third-quarter revenue was $127.58 billion, below analysts' estimate of $128.22 billion.
Alphabet forecast a sharp increase in capital spending for F2027, to more than $300 billion.
Alphabet's third-quarter free cash flow was negative $9.07 billion, marking its first move into negative territory in 22 years.
OriginalGoogle Cloud第3季營收達307億美元，成長率逾一倍。
Alphabet shares plunged more than 10% in after-hours trading following disappointing results and its AI spending forecast.
Alphabet's third-quarter operating profit was $40.58 billion, below analysts' estimate of $43.19 billion.
Should investors buy Anthropic on the first day of its IPO? Retail investors point to the key issue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic is nearing an IPO but has no plans for a retail investor allocation. Investors are divided over its high computing costs and future prospects, with some seeking short-term gains while others are waiting or planning to hold for the long term.
Facts
Anthropic's submitted S-1 registration statement does not yet include a share allocation specifically reserved for retail investors.
OriginalAnthropic 的算力合約承諾金額超過 8,000 億美元。
OriginalAnthropic 預計在 2026 年上半年相關算力支出約達 90 億美元。
Prediction market Polymarket puts the odds of Anthropic declaring bankruptcy before the end of this century at about 21%.
SpaceX reserved 20% of its shares for retail investors at the time.
Trump deems imported robots a threat to national security! Tariffs on hold as talks begin within 180 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Trump administration deemed imported robots a threat to national security under Section 232, put tariffs on hold and launched 180 days of negotiations, aiming to address supply-chain dependence and protect the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers.
Facts
U.S. President Trump deemed imported robots and industrial machinery a risk to U.S. national security.
Trump directed the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate with trading partners around the world over imports of the products in question.
Trump directed the relevant agencies to report on the progress of negotiations within 180 days and reserved the right to take further measures, including tariffs, depending on the outcome of the talks.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters in July 2026.
Trump acted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, deeming the relevant imports potentially harmful to U.S. national security.
SK hynix ADR soars 13%! Operating margin hits a record 80%; memory shortage seen lasting until 2030
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SK hynix reported sharp growth in third-quarter revenue and earnings, with its operating margin reaching a record 80%. The company sees AI investment driving memory demand and expects the shortage to continue until 2030, sending its shares sharply higher.
Facts
SK hynix's third-quarter revenue reached 104.62 trillion won, with profit of 39.78 trillion won.
SK hynix's third-quarter operating margin climbed to a record 80%.
SK hynix expects tight memory supply to continue until 2030.
SK hynix ADR surged 13.30% during U.S. trading.
SK hynix's average DRAM selling prices rose nearly one-third from the previous quarter.
SK hynix plans to carry out a shareholder return program worth about 100 trillion won this year.
'What are we waiting for?' New bond king Gundlach questions Fed's pause in rate hikes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
DoubleLine Capital founder Gundlach questioned the Fed's decision to hold rates steady, saying policy is behind the curve and inflationary pressures have not eased; he expects a rate hike in December. Markets put the odds of a December hike at 85%, while Gundlach is maintaining his current asset allocation and favoring equal-weight indexes.
Facts
Original聯準會於28日決議維持利率不變，聯邦基金利率目標區間維持於3.75%至4.00%。
Gundlach said the year-over-year increase in the overall consumer price index (CPI) is heading toward the 4% range, while the commodities index is in a bull market.
Gundlach said the U.S. 2-year Treasury yield, currently about 4.7%, is significantly higher than the Fed's overnight policy rate, indicating that further rate hikes are needed.
Could U.S. stocks face headwinds over the next 12 months? The gold-platinum ratio flashes a warning, with a strong track record as a forecasting indicator
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According to MarketWatch, the latest reading of the gold-platinum ratio, which forecasts U.S. stock returns over the next 12 months, is unchanged from a year ago, suggesting stocks could face downward pressure. The indicator has a strong track record, but its current warning merits caution given that an earlier bearish signal proved wrong.
Facts
The gold-to-platinum price ratio has outperformed almost all existing return forecasting indicators in predicting market moves over the next 12 months.
Platinum is used mainly for industrial purposes, so its price can reflect economic activity; gold reflects both economic activity and geopolitical uncertainty.
The gold-platinum ratio moves inversely with current stock market changes but in the same direction as subsequent market moves.
About a year ago, the gold-to-platinum price ratio had fallen by nearly half over the preceding 12 months, raising a warning about the stock market outlook.
JP Morgan Asset Management filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary securities. The reporting period was January–July 2026; net assets were approximately 9.44 billion yen, and the rate of return was 4.5%.
Facts
The rate of return for the current period was 4.5%.
The rate of return for the 7th calculation period was 35.93%. This figure was calculated by subtracting the net asset value at the end of the immediately preceding calculation period from the net asset value at the end of the previous period, dividing the result by the net asset value at the end of the previous period, and multiplying by 100.
Invesco Asset Management filed its 7th-period securities report for August 2025 to August 2026. Net assets and operating profit increased, and the return rate reached 34.29%.
Facts
Invesco Asset Management filed a securities report on October 29, 2026.
The return rate for the 7th accounting period was 34.29%.
The fund's main investment target is exchange-traded fund (ETF) securities.
Invesco Asset Management filed its 7th-period securities report. Net assets and operating profit increased substantially, and the return rate reached 32.41%.
Facts
Invesco Asset Management filed its 7th-period securities report on October 29, 2026.
The return rate for the 7th accounting period was 32.41%.
The fund's main investment target is exchange-traded fund (ETF) securities.
Invesco Asset Management filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates. Assets and earnings rose substantially in the 7th period, demonstrating strong performance by a fund focused primarily on ETFs.
Facts
インベスコ・アセット・マネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report (domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates) for the 7th period (2025/08/06–2026/08/05).
The fund's objective is to invest primarily in exchange-traded fund (ETF) securities and grow the assets of the investment trust.
Invesco Asset Management filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates. Earnings rose substantially in the 7th period, and net assets also increased.
Facts
インベスコ・アセット・マネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates.
The return rate for the 7th accounting period was 50.50%.
Invesco Asset Management filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates. Total assets increased, and the return rate reached 28.33%.
Facts
インベスコ・アセット・マネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report.
The return rate for the 7th accounting period was 28.33%.
The fund's objective is to invest primarily in exchange-traded fund (ETF) securities and grow the assets of the investment trust.
Invesco Asset Management filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates. Net assets at the end of the period were approximately ¥1.769 billion, and the return rate was 10.81%.
Facts
インベスコ・アセット・マネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report.
Total net assets at the end of the period were ¥1,769,079,915.
The return rate for the 7th accounting period was 10.81%.
Original1単位当たり純資産額は2.4880円である。
ETFs are generally valued at the final market price.
The filer is JPMorgan Asset Management Co., Ltd., and the document is a securities report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts).
Operating profit for the period was ¥474,208,410.
The fund's objective is to invest primarily in convertible bonds (CBs) from countries around the world, secure stable returns and achieve steady growth in trust assets.
The trust money limit may be increased to ¥150 billion with the agreement of the entrusting and trustee companies.
The product classification is “open-end investment trust / domestic and international / other assets (convertible bonds),” and the attribute classification is “investment target assets: other assets (convertible bonds).”
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management filed the 7th-period securities report for the MFS Global Equity Fund. Net income for the period rose sharply from the previous period to ¥150.68 million, and the return rate was 13.5%.
Nomura Asset Management filed its 60th-period securities report. Net assets totaled approximately ¥119.7 billion, and operating revenue was approximately ¥16.3 billion. The report also disclosed net asset value information for major funds.
Facts
The reporting period covered by the securities report filed by 野村アセットマネジメント株式会社 runs from January 31, 2026, to July 30, 2026.
Total net assets at the end of the period were ¥119,747,755,537.
Nomura Asset Management filed its securities report for the 23rd period (February–August 2026). Net income for the period was approximately ¥120 million. Although asset scale contracted, liabilities also declined, indicating an improving financial position.
Facts
Nomura Asset Management filed its 23rd-period securities report on October 29, 2026.
The fund's main effective investment target is corporate bonds in the Nordic markets.
The 10/28 report by 環球生技月刊 covered product certifications, patents and fundraising developments at companies including 亞果生醫, 吉晟生, 科妍, 科明 and 藥華藥, as well as the day's stock price movements and institutional net buying and selling.
Facts
Capital increase of 7.3 million shares before initial listing
Tentative price of NT$50 per share
Capital increase of 2.525 million shares before initial listing
Due to equipment and pipeline maintenance and replacement work at the Daan water purification plant, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service to several neighborhoods in Daan District, Taichung City, from 7:36 a.m. until 17 on October 29, 2026.
To improve water quality and strengthen supply stability, 台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline equipment replacement for the district metered area network construction project in Changhua, Hemei and other areas in 114年, with water outages during construction.
To improve water quality and supply stability, 台灣自來水公司 will replace pipeline equipment as part of the 114 fiscal year district metering network construction project in Changhua, Hemei and other areas, resulting in partial water outages on Sections One and Two of Changmei Road.
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 a notice of free overflow at Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir, with discharge into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County and East, North and Xiangshan Districts in Hsinchu City. The public is urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
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 has issued an updated notice that free overflow from Hushan Reservoir is flowing into the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. The public is urged to take note and stay away from the riverbed.
マルニ食品 “Cooking Researcher Ryuji-Supervised 2-Serving Supreme Soy Sauce Ramen” (sold at ロピア stores in the Kanto and Chubu regions) – Exchange/Recall
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
マルニ食品 is offering exchanges or recalls of its “Cooking Researcher Ryuji-Supervised 2-Serving Supreme Soy Sauce Ramen,” sold at ロピア stores in the Kanto and Chubu regions, due to mold contamination.
東京フルーツ began issuing refunds and recalling its “Canned Chopped Tomatoes” on October 18, 2026, over the possibility of foreign matter entering the product due to peeling of the can's interior coating.
ファンタジア conducted a recall of “メゾン マルジェラ Lazy Sunday Morning Eau de Toilette.” The reason was a discrepancy in the address and company name on the label.
Can blood vessels start aging at just 30?! Doctor warns: Don’t ignore these 4 changes in your body - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
A doctor warns that blood vessels may start aging earlier than outward appearances suggest, and that people should watch for 4 changes in their bodies starting at age 30.
Is cholesterol related to body fat? Understanding the symptoms of high blood lipids and the key to lowering bad cholesterol - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
High cholesterol often causes no obvious symptoms in its early stages, but yellow skin deposits and the Achilles tendon can offer clues. The “cumulative exposure time” to bad cholesterol is a critical factor in fatal heart attacks. It is important to understand the relationship among cholesterol, blood lipids and body fat, and to keep up with trends in lowering blood lipids.
Tearing up without crying: Is it caused by allergies, aging or wind? Doctor warns: It could be caused by 1 problem - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
Mr. Lin, 62, has had unexplained tearing in his left eye for years, accompanied by redness, swelling and blurred vision. A doctor warns that it may be caused by allergies, aging or wind.
Holding of the 8th Japan-ASEAN Smart City Network High-Level Meeting — Meeting to be held in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, to promote the international deployment of Japan’s smart cities
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
To promote cooperation with the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN), 国土交通省 will hold the 8th Japan-ASEAN Smart City Network High-Level Meeting in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, Reiwa 8.
The Taiwan Bridge Program achieves fruitful results; Academia Sinica continues to promote Nobel-caliber international exchanges and cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
The Taiwan Bridge Program held its closing ceremony at 臺灣大學 on 2026年1月12日. The program was jointly promoted by Academia Sinica, National Taiwan University and 12 other institutions, together with 世界和平基金會. During the program, 31 Nobel laureates visited Taiwan for exchanges, and 10 lectures were held, deepening international academic collaboration networks.
Facts
Nearly 400 guests
A total of 31 Nobel laureates
10 Nobel Prize lectures held in quick succession
12 domestic academic and research institutions
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、臺灣大學、國立臺灣大學、清華大學、臺灣師範大學、淡江大學、光寶科技、世界和平基金會、International Peace Foundation