# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-29 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 4 One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 184 items from 4 sources; Japan, 117 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## Middle East war disrupts energy supplies; 殼牌's third-quarter net profit more than doubles - Published: 2026-10-29T18:09:47+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610290251.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474967-en.html - anchor: #n3639842 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、殼牌、Shell、法新社 British energy giant 殼牌（Shell）said the war in the Middle East disrupted global energy supplies and drove up oil and gas prices, lifting its third-quarter net profit by more than 1 times year on year to US$12.1 billion. Revenue also surged to US$92.8 billion, refining margins hit a record high, and the company increased the size of its share buyback program to US$5 billion. Facts: - US$12.1 billion - US$5.3 billion - US$68.2 billion - US$92.8 billion - US$5 billion ## Site selection for sports museum officially begins; plans for interactive experiences to engage the public - Published: 2026-10-29T18:09:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202610290250.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475020-en.html - anchor: #n3639843 - Companies mentioned: 運動部、中央社、國立台灣歷史博物館、體育署 運動部 has launched the site-selection process for the National Sports Museum. Project director Hsieh Shih-yuan said the museum will plan interactive and immersive experiences. Minister Lee Yang stressed the importance of passing on the legacy and announced that briefings will be held in Taipei and Kaohsiung in November. Facts: - Nov. 4 - November 9 - 1151029 ## 民進黨 Taipei City chapter forms legal team to guard against AI deepfakes in election campaigns - Published: 2026-10-29T18:00:42+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610290249.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474766-en.html - anchor: #n3639787 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、民進黨、民進黨台北市黨部 To guard against AI deepfake videos entering the election campaign, 民進黨台北市黨部 has assembled 34 lawyers to form a legal team that will provide legal consultations and be stationed at the party office on polling day to handle disputes. It is also recruiting thousands of poll watchers for civic oversight. Facts: - 34 lawyers - 2026 election - Thousands of poll watchers ## ASEAN News Briefing, Oct. 29, 2026 - Published: 2026-10-29T17:59:34+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610293002.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474695-en.html - anchor: #n3639725 - Companies mentioned: 彭博、吉寶資產管理越南公司、Keppel Asset Management Vietnam、Gemadept Holdings、VinaCapital International Partners、Reyes Tacandong & Co.、馬尼拉時報、The Manila Times、緬甸環球新光報、Global New Light of Myanmar、星報、The Star、泰國國家報、Nation Thailand、高棉時報、Khmer Times、雅加達郵報、The Jakarta Post、印尼國家鐵路公司、Kereta Api Indonesia、KAI、中央社 The ASEAN News Briefing for Oct. 29, 2026 covers economic and development news in Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia, including investment plans, inflation data, manufacturing output, financial resources, agricultural cultivation, price indexes, trade and investment, and infrastructure. Facts: - Total investment reaches US$13.58 billion - In a statement, authorities announced 12 development projects - Expand 4 port development projects - The first 10 members - Total funds raised and invested amount to about US$2.7 billion - Laos' October inflation rate edged down to 7.7% from 7.8% in September - Laos' October inflation rate from September's 7.8% - Prices rose 0.9% in October from the previous month - The consumer price index (CPI) rose to 279.5 - Above 259.6 a year earlier - Laos' average inflation rate was 7.9% in the first 10 months of 2026 - Singapore's manufacturing output growth slowed sharply to 3.4% year on year in September - Far below August's 15.4% - Below the 7.8% growth forecast by private-sector economists surveyed by 彭博 - Excluding the more volatile biomedical manufacturing industry, manufacturing output rose 9% year on year in September - Below the revised 16.8% growth in August - The Philippine financial system's total resources reached 38.6 trillion pesos in the first 8 months of this year - Up more than 11% from 34.7 trillion pesos in the same period last year - Growth of more than 11% - The area planted with Pawsan rice has exceeded 1.3 million acres - Sagaing Region accounts for 347,226 acres - Yangon Region accounts for 27,144 acres - Bago Region accounts for 20,669 acres - Malaysia's producer price index (PPI) surged 12% year on year in September - Mainly driven by a 54.1% jump in the mining PPI - Crude oil extraction prices surged 74.2% - Malaysia's manufacturing PPI rose 9.4% year on year in September - The PPI for coke and refined petroleum products surged 35% - The PPI for computers, electronic and optical products rose 12.9% - Trade between Thailand and Russia reached about US$1.7 billion last year - Up 25% from the same period a year earlier - Growth accelerated further in the first 8 months of this year...to US$1.55 billion - Russian direct investment in Thailand has also reached a cumulative US$1.155 billion - 較2018年的5億20萬美元增加1倍多 - Launch of a railway restoration project with a total budget of 11 trillion rupiah ## 台達電's Zheng Ping: Growth trend to continue next year, but obstacles may arise along the way - Published: 2026-10-29T17:58:40+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610290248.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474696-en.html - anchor: #n3639726 - Companies mentioned: 台達電、中央社 台達電 Chairman Zheng Ping said at an earnings conference that third-quarter profit and gross margin fell due to factors including supply chain shortages of some components and delays in data center construction. However, the AI trend remains unchanged, and the company expects fourth-quarter revenue to exceed third-quarter revenue, with growth expected to continue next year. Facts: - Fell more than 7% - Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$23.495 billion - Up 26.3% year over year - Down 6.5% from Q2 - Gross margin of 34.08% - Down 0.79 percentage points from the same period last year - Down 1.56 percentage points from Q2 - The amount was about 1.7% of total revenue - Investment income of NT$876 million - NT$1.88 billion in the second quarter - About 1.5% of global electricity consumption - Estimated by 2030 - It will take about 4 or 5 years ## 3 waves of northeasterly monsoon conditions to arrive in the coming week; rain expected along the Keelung north coast and in northeastern Taiwan on the 30th - Published: 2026-10-29T17:56:32+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202610290245.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474653-en.html - anchor: #n3639658 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署 The weather bureau forecasts 三 successive waves of northeasterly monsoon conditions in the coming week, strengthening on Oct. 31, Nov. 2 and Nov. 5 and affecting rainfall and temperatures in northern and eastern Taiwan. Typhoon Fung-wong currently poses no direct threat to Taiwan, but high waves warrant attention. Facts: - Another northeasterly monsoon surge on Nov. 2 - Another northeasterly monsoon expected on Nov. 5 - Highs in northern Taiwan will fall to about 26 or 27 degrees Celsius - Expected to rebound to nearly 30 degrees on Nov. 1 - Highs in central and southern Taiwan will be about 28 to 30 degrees - About 20 or 21 degrees in northern Taiwan - About 24 or 25 degrees in the south - About 23 degrees in the Hualien-Taitung region ## Hsinchu County central library begins trial operation; official opening on 12/18 - Published: 2026-10-29T17:54:38+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202610290247.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474651-en.html - anchor: #n3639656 - Companies mentioned: 中央社、新竹縣政府文化局 The Hsinchu County Library began trial operations today, allowing the public to visit and experience its diverse facilities. The trial period runs through Nov. 15; book borrowing is temporarily unavailable during this period. The library is scheduled to officially open on Dec. 18, with borrowing and returns fully available. Facts: - Trial operations through Nov. 15 - Scheduled to officially open on Dec. 18 - 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ## President Lai: Use asymmetric warfare thinking to make unmanned systems the military’s eyes and ears - Published: 2026-10-29T17:53:36+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202610290246.aspx - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474652-en.html - anchor: #n3639657 總統賴清德在將官晉任授階典禮上表示，面對威權主義擴張與灰色地帶侵擾，國軍應邁向新訓練、思維、裝備與科技，以不對稱戰力思維讓無人系統成為千里眼；同時恭賀吳志偉等5人晉升將官。 Facts: - November 115 in the Republic of China calendar ## Explainer》Formosan landlocked salmon once numbered just over 200! More than 30 years of effort to restore the “national treasure fish” left behind by the Ice Age - Published: 2026-10-29T20:04:01+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176838 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475608-en.html - anchor: #n3640280 - Companies mentioned: 風傳媒、公視、中央社、雪霸國家公園管理處、農業部林業及自然保育署、太魯閣國家公園、勁捷航空 This article details how Taiwan’s endemic Formosan landlocked salmon was on the brink of extinction, with only 200 remaining in 1984, and how it was restored over more than 30 years by agencies including 雪霸國家公園管理處 through the removal of check dams, artificial breeding and innovative transport and release methods. By 2025, the population had recovered to about 16,020. Facts: - The Formosan landlocked salmon’s scientific name is Oncorhynchus masou formosanus. It is an endemic subspecies of Taiwan and a landlocked salmon that lives year-round in mountain streams with water temperatures below 18 degrees Celsius. - A 1984 survey estimated that only about 200 Formosan landlocked salmon remained. When conservation efforts began in 1995, field records also showed just over 200, and the species’ range had shrunk by about 90% from before the 1930s. - The main causes of the Formosan landlocked salmon’s endangerment include agricultural pollution, rising water temperatures due to the clearing of streamside vegetation, check dams that split populations, and human fishing methods such as electrofishing and poisoning. - 雪霸國家公園管理處 began removing check dams in mountain streams in 1999. Over the past 30 years, it has removed 5 dams in the salmon’s native habitat, reconnecting upstream and downstream areas. - On Sept. 4, 2025, the Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters worked with 勁捷航空 for the first time, using a helicopter to airlift about 240 young fish to the upper reaches of the Sijielan River for release. - In 2023, the Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters began using a waterless transport method for the first time, shipping eyed eggs in refrigerated boxes. The eggs can survive for about 72 hours without being submerged in water. - A 2025 field survey found that the Formosan landlocked salmon population had rebounded to about 16,020. ## Winners of the “2026 Taipei Design Award” announced; “Reimagining Huanggang Creek” wins the Grand Prize - Published: 2026-10-29T19:50:43+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176907 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475612-en.html - anchor: #n3640281 - Companies mentioned: 臺北市政府工務局水利工程處、禾拓規劃設計顧問有限公司、山水綜合技術顧問股份有限公司、KOOP INDUSTRIAL DESIGN、SKG co., ltd.、OOTT、經典工程顧問有限公司、臺北市最美河川文化推廣協會、上滕聯合建築師事務所、遠東百貨、育秀教育基金會、三陽工業、長榮航空 The winners of the 2026 Taipei Design Award were announced on Jan. 29, with “Reimagining Huanggang Creek” taking the Grand Prize. The competition drew 4,825 entries from around the world, showcasing cross-disciplinary design and a spirit of sustainable innovation. Facts: - The Grand Prize at the 2026 Taipei Design Award went to “Reimagining Huanggang Creek: A Water-Green Infrastructure for Flood Resilience,” which received NT$600,000. - The “Reimagining Huanggang Creek” design added about 7,500 cubic meters of flood storage capacity. - The Taipei Design Award received 4,825 entries from 64 countries and regions. - The Industrial Design Gold Award went to “Oculus Twinfield 3” by Germany’s KOOP INDUSTRIAL DESIGN. - The Visual Communication Design Gold Award went to “Journal of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 2024” by Japan’s SKG co., ltd. - The Public Space Design Gold Award went to “Three Roofs Timber Hall” by Japan’s OOTT. - The Taipei Design Award is the only design award in Taiwan accredited by the three major international design organizations: the World Design Organization (WDO), the International Council of Design (ICoD) and the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI). ## Wu Hsiu-hua holds lawn dialogue with young people, using OST to break with traditional forums - Published: 2026-10-29T19:46:58+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176906 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475614-en.html - anchor: #n3640282 Taitung County councilor candidate Wu Hsiu-hua and incumbent County Magistrate Jow Ching-ling held a dialogue with young people at Micro Light Gathering on the 29th, using the OST format to hear their views. Wu announced plans for a youth entrepreneurship fund of NT$100 million and related services, as well as rent subsidies and other support, to help young people start businesses and encourage them to stay and develop their careers in Taitung. Facts: - Wu Hsiu-hua proposed establishing a youth entrepreneurship fund with a target of NT$100 million. - The event, held at Micro Light Gathering, was an afternoon dialogue titled “SHOW WHAT? Show Our CHILL Taitung.” - The event used the OST format, with no podium or set presentations. Participants sat in a circle on picnic mats to share ideas. - Wu Hsiu-hua said youth policies should not be reduced to a few lines in campaign platforms, nor should the government decide them behind closed doors. - The young people taking part in the dialogue represented 5 groups: youth farmers’ association chair Tsung Hsien, Sun Farm’s Chun-chao, Fengzhong Legend’s Shih-chung, Ke Lai Chi Le’s Cheng-yen, youth workers’ association’s Yu-chieh, and Tiehua Road team leader Chen Szu-chi. ## To prevent unfinished buildings, Taiwan Financial Asset Service Corporation and Hua Nan Bank launch “construction completion funding commitments,” with loans of up to NT$300 million per project - Published: 2026-10-29T19:38:07+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176900 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475615-en.html - anchor: #n3640283 - Companies mentioned: 台灣金聯資產管理公司、華南銀行、合作金庫銀行 Taiwan Financial Asset Service Corporation and 華南銀行 have launched “construction completion funding commitments,” offering developers unsecured credit of up to NT$300 million per project to address the risk of rising construction costs and prevent unfinished buildings. Facts: - Taiwan Financial Asset Service Corporation and 華南銀行 signed a letter of intent to cooperate on construction completion funding commitments. - The maximum construction completion funding commitment per project is NT$300 million or 3 tenths of construction costs. - Construction completion funding is an unsecured loan, with a disbursement interest rate 2 percentage points above the bank’s lending rate. - The commitment fee is 1.2% for amounts up to NT$100 million and 1% on the portion exceeding NT$100 million. - 華南銀行 is the second state-owned bank to partner with Taiwan Financial Asset Service Corporation, after 合作金庫銀行. ## AUO sells one factory while halting another! Sells its Central Taiwan Science Park plant to 台積電 for NT$38.8 billion, with estimated gains of NT$18.5 billion; Huaya plant deal terminated, 廣達 says AI capacity plans unaffected - Published: 2026-10-29T19:33:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176893 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475617-en.html - anchor: #n3640284 - Companies mentioned: 友達光電、台積電、廣達 友達光電 approved the sale of Phase 2 of its Taichung plant to 台積電 for NT$38.8 billion, with an estimated gain of NT$18.5 billion. It also terminated the sale of its Huaya plant to 廣達 for NT$19.7 billion after the two sides failed to reach agreement on specifications and timing. Facts: - 友達光電’s board approved the sale of its Phase 2 Taichung plant building to 台積電 for NT$38.8 billion. - AUO estimates that it will book a disposal gain of about NT$18.5 billion from the Taichung plant transaction. - 廣達 said the termination of the Huaya plant deal will have no significant impact on its finances, operations or AI capacity plans. - 友達光電 posted an operating loss of NT$2.37 billion in its core business in the third quarter. - The registered building area of AUO’s Phase 2 Taichung plant is about 429,000 square meters. - 台積電 acquired Phase 2 of AUO’s Taichung plant for operational and production use. ## Taipei was once called “Dajiarui”! Its boundaries were larger than those of the old Taipei City; the reason the name disappeared revealed - Published: 2026-10-29T19:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176119 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475610-en.html - anchor: #n3640288 - Companies mentioned: 遠足文化 This article examines the history of the Taipei place name “Dajiarui,” describing it as the Qing-era name for the Taipei Basin as a whole, with boundaries far beyond those of present-day Taipei City. It explores the etymological relationship between “Jiarai” and “Ketagalan,” and explains how the name disappeared after administrative boundary changes and shifts in river courses. It also criticizes modern politicians for using the name “Ketagalan” merely as an ideological ploy. Facts: - “Dajiarui” is a Southern Min transliteration of Ketagana, formed when Han Chinese speakers dropped the prefix “Ke.” - In the past, Jiarai and Bangka were separated by the main channel of the Xindian River and belonged to different administrative divisions. - There are 2 explanations for the origin of the place name “Jiarai”: one says it means “swampland” in a Plains Indigenous language, while the other says it refers to a small area relative to Dajiarai Fort. - Japanese scholar Inō Kanori named the Plains Indigenous people of Taipei the Ketagalan, but his designation is regarded as an isolated case. ## From MBTI to K-drama fashion! New Taipei City Library Yonghe Minquan Branch explores Korean-style living through reading - Published: 2026-10-29T19:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176675 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475607-en.html - anchor: #n3640287 - Companies mentioned: 新北市立圖書館、新北市立圖書館永和民權分館 新北市立圖書館永和民權分館 is holding its “Korean Wave Creativity Month” from Nov. 13 to Dec. 20, combining reading with lifestyle experiences to promote Korean culture. Facts: - 新北市立圖書館永和民權分館 is holding its “Korean Wave Creativity Month” from Nov. 13 to Dec. 20. - The event focuses on food, clothing, housing, transportation, education and recreation, combining a Korean culture book exhibition with a variety of hands-on activities. - Borrowers can earn 1 point for every 5 Korean-themed books borrowed, and redeem a small gift after collecting 4 points. - A family activity, “DIY Korean Gimbap,” will be held on Nov. 14. - The “Learn to Dress Like a K-Drama Star! Dress Code Challenge” event will be held on Nov. 15. - The “Korean Wave Coffee Time—From K-Dramas to Everyday Coffee” experience will be held on Dec. 5. - The event venue features interactive MBTI personality charts and a themed photo wall. ## 【After-Work Economics】Is it time to buy the dip in Taiwan stocks? Get in position for the next rally: the “3 key factors” investors must watch! - Published: 2026-10-29T19:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176800 - anchor: #n3640286 Value investing expert Lao Niu outlined strategies for navigating the Taiwan stock market’s high-level fluctuations, including 3 signals for adding to positions and 2 ways to reduce holdings and hedge risk. He stressed looking for dark horses in computing power amid the AI power shortage. ## Spain high-speed train crash leaves 68 dead: Control center suspected of mistakenly clearing train, causing following train to slam into one ahead at high speed - Published: 2026-10-29T19:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176827 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475619-en.html - anchor: #n3640285 - Companies mentioned: Adif、Renfe、Iryo、RTVE A high-speed train collision occurred south of Madrid, Spain, on the evening of Oct. 28, 2026, killing at least 68 people. The crash was caused by the control center mistakenly clearing a following Renfe train after a system failure, leading it to slam at high speed into a stationary Iryo train ahead and causing major loss of life and public concern. Facts: - A high-speed train collision in southern Madrid, Spain, killed at least 68 people. - The accident occurred in the evening of Oct. 28, 2026, Taipei time. - The accident was caused by the control center mistakenly clearing a train after a computer system failure. - The accident involved Spain's national railway, Renfe, and private railway company Iryo. - There were more than 500 passengers at the scene; the Iryo train was carrying 146 passengers and 1 infant. - Spain declared a three-day period of official mourning nationwide. - The accident left 80 people receiving medical treatment, including 50 seriously injured and 15 in critical condition. ## Tomorrow's weather: 3 waves of northeast monsoon winds on the way! Wet, chilly weather and rain across Taiwan, with temperatures falling below 20 degrees; a look at the week's forecast - Published: 2026-10-29T19:25:58+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176553 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475613-en.html - anchor: #n3640289 The Central Weather Administration said Taiwan will be affected by several waves of northeast monsoon winds over the next week. Temperatures in the north will fall from Oct. 30, accompanied by rain. The rain zone will expand in early November, with heavy rain possible in the northeast, and another wave of monsoon winds will bring damp, cool weather on Nov. 5. Facts: - Northeast monsoon winds will strengthen in stages from Oct. 30, bringing lower temperatures in the north and Yilan and a higher chance of rain along the Keelung North Coast and in eastern Taiwan. - The rain zone will expand further from Nov. 2 to 3, and localized heavy rain is possible in the northeast. - Another wave of northeast monsoon winds will arrive on Nov. 5, bringing damp, cool weather again to northern and eastern Taiwan. - Typhoon Fung-wong currently poses no direct threat to Taiwan, but coastal areas should remain alert for long-period waves. - Typhoon Fung-wong in the northwestern Pacific weakened into a moderate typhoon at 2 a.m. on Oct. 29. - Daytime highs in northern Taiwan will fall to around 25 to 26 degrees on Oct. 30. - Lows in northern Taiwan will be around 20 to 22 degrees over the next week, with some areas possibly nearing 20 degrees. ## Hsinchu City search dog CLAY wins 12th place globally in the World Cup rubble search event! Kao Hung-an commends the city's heroes and pledges to continue upgrading training capacity - Published: 2026-10-29T19:06:17+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176873 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475616-en.html - anchor: #n3640290 Wen Zhiqin, a dog handler with the Hsinchu City Fire Department, and search dog CLAY placed 12th globally in the rubble search event at the 30th IRO Search and Rescue Dog World Championship in Milan, Italy. Mayor Kao Hung-an commended the team and recognized its efforts, demonstrating the city government's commitment to strengthening its international search and rescue capabilities. Facts: - The 30th International Rescue Dog Organisation (IRO) Search and Rescue Dog World Championship was held in Milan, Italy. - Hsinchu City Fire Department dog handler Wen Zhiqin and search dog CLAY represented Taiwan and won 12th place globally in the rubble search event. - Taiwan sent 3 outstanding teams to compete in this World Cup event. - The Hsinchu City Government opened a search dog training center in 112 and upgraded it in 113 to an international training and testing facility that meets IRO standards. - Next year (116), the Hsinchu City Government will invest NT$10 million to expand kennel space, increasing the capacity for training dogs from the current 7 to 10. ## Double 11 e-commerce move 1: PChome finally returns to profitability! Teams up with 統一集團 to offer 32% in rewards and challenge for Taiwan's fastest delivery - Published: 2026-10-29T19:04:37+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176849 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475618-en.html - anchor: #n3640291 - Companies mentioned: PChome網家、網家、統一集團、統一、網路家庭、7-ELEVEN、ASUS、Samsung、Pi拍錢包、比比昂、拍付國際 PChome網家 is teaming up with convenience store resources from 統一集團 for Double 11, offering 32% in rewards and a pickup-on-the-go service in an effort to boost user loyalty. Although operating profit turned positive in the first half of the year, full-year earnings remain challenged by a cybersecurity incident and the profitability of its core business. Facts: - PChome網家 reported consolidated revenue of NT$28.207 billion for the first 3 quarters of this year, up 8.98% year over year. - Consumers who use OPENPOINT points place orders nearly 3 times as often as those who do not. - PChome posted operating profit of NT$119 million in the first half, but still recorded a net loss of NT$216 million attributable to owners of the parent. - The share of express-delivery orders rose 89% from the same period last year, while weekend orders increased 159% year over year. - Cybersecurity incidents have been reported at PChome's Pi拍錢包 and 比比昂 services, with investigations still underway. - Users of the pickup-on-the-go service place an average of 2.16 times as many orders as nonusers. ## 台北晶華酒店「秋蟹季」鮮美登場 「晶華軒」招牌蟹餚 「蘭亭」也吃得到 - Published: 2026-10-29T19:02:51+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176872 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475620-en.html - anchor: #n3640292 - Companies mentioned: 台北晶華酒店、晶華軒、蘭亭、inline.app 台北晶華酒店即日起至12月31日舉辦秋蟹季，由晶華軒與蘭亭雙餐廳聯手，在中餐廚藝總監鄔海明帶領下，提供經典與全新蟹餚，滿足饕客味蕾並紓解訂位壓力。 Facts: - 台北晶華酒店將於即日起至12月31日推出「晶華秋蟹季」。 - The event is presented jointly by Michelin-starred restaurant 晶華軒 and 21st-floor club 蘭亭. - Chinese Cuisine Executive Chef Wu Hai-ming is leading the development of new crab dishes and bringing classic dishes to 蘭亭. - 蘭亭 sous chef Wu Xue-yang has introduced new dishes, “Sauce-Fried Crab with Rice Cakes” and “Black Pepper Mud Crab with Silky Eggs.” - 晶華軒 has introduced several new dishes featuring snow crab, Sri Lankan crab and hairy crab. ## Taking on AI and a changing world! NCCU IMBA admissions open, offering an international dual-degree program and global networking platform - Published: 2026-10-29T19:02:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176859 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475622-en.html - anchor: #n3640293 - Companies mentioned: 國立政治大學、政大商學院 國立政治大學IMBA學程宣布將於11月7日舉辦招生說明會，推廣其全英語授課、夜間及假日上課模式，以及結合歐美名校雙聯學位的國際化商管教育優勢。 Facts: - 政大商學院同時榮獲AACSB、EQUIS及PIM三大國際權威認證。 - The IMBA program is designed for working professionals with at least 2 years of full-time work experience. - The IMBA program is taught entirely in English, with classes held on weekday evenings and weekends. - 政大商學院師資由三分之一政大專任師資、三分之一業界高階主管及三分之一國際師資組成。 ## Flying for more than 4 hours could lead to blood clots and shock! Medical experts reveal 2 must-dos in economy class and 1 type of clothing to avoid - Published: 2026-10-29T19:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11045408 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475297-en.html - anchor: #n3639963 - Companies mentioned: 港怡醫院、英國國家醫療服務體系、NHS、國泰航空、U Lifestyle Medical experts warn that flights lasting more than 4 hours may cause travel-related blood clots. They recommend wearing loose clothing, moving regularly and drinking plenty of water as preventive measures, while high-risk groups should consult a doctor. Facts: - Sitting for a long time in a cramped airplane seat can slow blood flow in the legs and lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can cause a pulmonary embolism if a clot breaks loose. - Low humidity in airplane cabins can dehydrate the body and make the blood more concentrated, further increasing the risk of blood clots. - Taking estrogen-containing birth control pills increases the tendency for blood to clot, significantly raising the risk during long flights. - Compression stockings that do not fit properly or are worn incorrectly can constrict blood vessels, worsening blood pooling and clot formation. - 英國國家醫療服務體系（NHS）建議多補充水分即可預防血栓。 - It is recommended to do some simple movements every 30 minutes, such as raising your heels 10 times or rotating your ankles. - Avoid alcoholic drinks, as alcohol increases fluid loss from the body, making the blood more viscous. ## Son hasn't brought his wife and children home for half a year; his 72-year-old mother finally confronts him! She's stunned when she hears why - Published: 2026-10-29T19:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176448 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475293-en.html - anchor: #n3639962 A 72-year-old Japanese mother interfered excessively in her daughter-in-law's life, prompting her son not to bring his wife and daughter home for more than half a year. After they talked, the mother apologized, and her son agreed to visit more casually in the future. Facts: - The reason Ryosuke had not brought his wife and daughter home for more than half a year was his mother's excessive interference in their lifestyle. - The mother often asked about her granddaughter's school grades and whether she was receiving tutoring, and voiced opinions about food and parenting. - When present, the father, Hiroshi, usually sat quietly watching TV and did not step in to ease tensions between his wife and daughter-in-law. - The mother apologized to her son through LINE. He said he appreciated it and was willing to visit in the future. ## 5 zodiac signs born to make money! Good fortune brings wealth, late bloomers make a comeback, and No. 1 can build wealth anywhere - Published: 2026-10-29T18:59:39+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176861 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475295-en.html - anchor: #n3639964 - Companies mentioned: 搜狐網 According to a report by 搜狐網, the article lists the 5 zodiac signs believed to have especially strong financial luck—the Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Dragon and Goat—and analyzes their respective money-making strengths and financial advice, emphasizing the importance of hard work and planning. Facts: - According to a report by 搜狐網, there are 5 zodiac signs believed to have especially strong financial luck, each with its own money-making strengths. - TOP 1: People born in the Year of the Rat have a keen eye and are good at spotting money-making opportunities. - TOP 2: People born in the Year of the Ox are steady and practical, building wealth through long-term accumulation. - TOP3: People born in the Year of the Rabbit are rich in creativity and use inspiration to open up new sources of income. - TOP4: People born in the Year of the Dragon have strong ambition and an edge in bringing resources together. - TOP5: People born in the Year of the Goat are patient and down-to-earth, and value steady, long-term income. ## Is a record-breaking cold wave on the way? 鄭明典 reveals polar air moving south／New traffic measures take effect on 10/31 and 11/1／Substitute teacher at a Kinmen junior high school found dead at rental home｜10/29 Evening News - Published: 2026-10-29T18:50:49+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176852 - anchor: #n3639965 The headline mentions key stories from the evening news on 10/29, including a record-breaking cold wave, new traffic measures taking effect, and the death of a substitute teacher at a Kinmen junior high school, but the body only provides the keyword “suicide prevention slogan” and lacks specific details. ## How can you get the cheapest THSR ticket? A commuter pass can cost you money if you “don’t ride this many times”! Commuters test the cheapest way to buy: save hundreds of dollars on a single trip - Published: 2026-10-29T18:47:54+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176858 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475298-en.html - anchor: #n3639966 - Companies mentioned: 台灣高鐵 本文針對台灣高鐵通勤票種進行價格分析，指出定期票需每月搭乘約35趟以上才具成本效益。文章詳細比較了定期票、回數票與早鳥優惠在不同通勤頻率下的花費，並提供具體的購票建議以協助民眾節省車資。 Facts: - A full-fare reserved standard-class seat from Taipei to Hsinchu costs NT$290, while a non-reserved seat costs NT$280. - A 30-day pass costs NT$8,230 and allows unlimited rides in the purchased travel section on non-reserved seats during its validity period. - 30天內搭10次回數票售價2295元，享自由座82折。 - 60天內搭8次回數票售價2060元，享自由座92折。 - For Taipei-Hsinchu trips, a multi-ride ticket plus non-reserved seats costs less for 34 trips or fewer within 30 days; a monthly pass only becomes worthwhile at 35 trips. ## 走出教室學更多！教育部表揚30組戶外教育典範 補助1.22億元推動山海探索 - Published: 2026-10-29T18:45:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176905 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475623-en.html - anchor: #n3640298 教育部舉辦2026戶外教育年會，表揚30組典範單位與個人，並核定1.22億元補助經費，推動山海探索與跨域共學實踐。 Facts: - The Ministry of Education held the “Learning Together, Exploring Everyday Life—2026 Outdoor Education Annual Conference” on the 29th, sharing its work through keynote speeches, panel discussions and an exhibition of achievements. - A total of 30 organizations were selected for the Ministry of Education’s Year 115 Outstanding Achievement in Outdoor Education Awards, including local governments, schools at all levels and individual contribution award recipients. - 115學年度教育部核定補助地方政府與學校辦理戶外教育及海洋教育計畫之經費達1.22億元。 - The local-government exemplary awards went to Taipei City, Tainan City and Kaohsiung City. The Tainan City Government and organizations including Taijiang Wetland School demonstrated the results of cross-organizational cooperation. - Heshun Elementary School in Yizhu Township, Chiayi County, has completed 3,000 kilometers of walking-based experiential learning and a bicycle journey around the island over ten years, under the theme “Explore Heshun on Foot.” - Changbin Junior High School in Taitung County built its curriculum around “The Sea Is Our Classroom,” planning an integrated three-year outdoor education program that includes snorkeling and water safety. - Taipei Municipal Fanghe Experimental High School established a dedicated “Outdoor Exploration Center,” extending learning to trail surveys across Taipei and New Taipei, challenges of Taiwan’s 100 Peaks and expeditions to outlying islands. - The individual contribution awards recognize 5 education professionals who have long been involved in outdoor education: Director 賴雅芬, Director 謝基煌, Director 廖奕璿, Director 蕭鈞彥 and Teacher 黃乃文. ## Calls on 沈伯洋 to get “this person” to help! 黃暐瀚 reveals 3 key factors for replicating an election victory - Published: 2026-10-29T18:44:13+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176853 - anchor: #n3639967 黃暐瀚 responded to 沈伯洋’s call by saying that replicating an election victory requires 3 key people and support from a particular individual. ## Doctor misuses milk shots to treat insomnia and snaps, “The health minister doesn’t understand”; 石崇良: Full-scale inspections not ruled out - Published: 2026-10-29T18:43:40+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176848 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475302-en.html - anchor: #n3639968 Health and Welfare Minister 石崇良 addressed frequent cases of “milk shot” misuse to treat insomnia in Taiwan, stressing that the drug is a Schedule 4 controlled anesthetic and is not a standard treatment for insomnia. Some doctors’ conduct may violate the Medical Care Act, and the Ministry of Health and Welfare has not ruled out a sweeping inspection to curb the practice. He also responded to a clinic doctor’s retort, reiterating that treatment should be based on patient safety and scientific evidence. Facts: - A person in Taiwan received a total of 485 injections of propofol, commonly known as “milk shots,” to treat insomnia, resulting in drug addiction and even death. - 有民眾指控妻子以失眠為由，5個月內花了將近100萬打牛奶針，也搞到幾乎成癮。 - Health and Welfare Minister 石崇良 stressed that Propofol is a Schedule 4 controlled drug, not a medication for treating insomnia, and that the doctor’s conduct may have violated the law. - Health and Welfare Minister 石崇良 said a sweeping inspection to curb the misuse of milk shots has not been ruled out. - A clinic doctor, speaking to an electronic media outlet, hit back at 石崇良, calling him an “outsider” who knows nothing about the effects of milk shots. ## Advancing intergenerational communication and AI transformation on parallel tracks: Taichung Personnel Department holds managers’ meeting to build a diverse and inclusive civil service workplace - Published: 2026-10-29T18:42:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176904 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475624-en.html - anchor: #n3640301 - Companies mentioned: 野地能量有限公司 The summary of this item is not shown Facts: - 野地能量有限公司 General Manager 鍾明均 gave an in-depth presentation at the meeting on the topic of “Learning to Lead Across Generations.” - The cap on the percentage of civil servants receiving an “A” rating in performance evaluations will be removed in Year 115. - Government agencies can refer to the “AI Civil Service Talent Recognition Guidelines” to deepen internal staff training. - The “Year 115 Government Agency AI Excellence Application Competition” will be held in November. ## Did 蔣萬安 admit to plagiarizing his policy island? “This sentence” in the AI prompt gave it away; 葛如鈞 responds: It was fan-created - Published: 2026-10-29T18:41:53+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176856 - anchor: #n3639969 蔣萬安’s governance was accused of plagiarism after an AI prompt gave it away; 葛如鈞 responded that it was fan-created. ## Building a new logistics hub for disaster response across the county: Groundbreaking held for Changhua’s Puxin Firefighting Logistics Center, with 4,434 ten-thousand New Taiwan dollars invested to upgrade response capabilities - Published: 2026-10-29T18:40:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176902 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475625-en.html - anchor: #n3640303 The summary of this item is not shown Facts: - The Changhua County Fire Department held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning for the “Puxin Logistics Center Office Building Construction Project.” - 埔心物流中心新建工程由縣府全額自籌新台幣4,434萬3,000元。 - The Puxin Township Office provided high-quality land free of charge for construction of the Puxin Logistics Center. - The Puxin Logistics Center is planned as a 2-story building with a total floor area of about 216 ping. - The Puxin Logistics Center is expected to be completed and open in Year 117. - 彰化縣消防局編列約4,390萬元一次性補發472名消防同仁超勤加班費。 - 自108年起，彰化縣府已累計投入逾4億4,000萬元用於更新消防車輛及救災裝備。 ## Bloomberg on the Taipei mayoral race: 沈伯洋 leads 蔣萬安 in polls; the outcome could affect 賴清德’s standing and the KMT’s 2028 plans - Published: 2026-10-29T18:40:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176845 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475306-en.html - anchor: #n3639970 Bloomberg reported a reversal in the Taipei mayoral race, with 沈伯洋 leading 蔣萬安 in the polls. The result could affect 賴清德’s standing, the KMT’s 2028 plans and cross-strait relations. Facts: - The latest United Daily News poll shows 沈伯洋 with 45% support and 蔣萬安 with 41%. - 沈伯洋 helped found the Kuma Academy in 2021 to provide civil defense courses. - Beijing imposed various symbolic sanctions on 沈伯洋 in 2024, including an entry ban. - Videos on 蔣萬安’s campaign office YouTube channel have surpassed 4.5 million views. - KMT Chairwoman 鄭麗文 visited Beijing in April and met with 習近平. - The Taipei District Prosecutors Office alleged that two Hong Kong residents were hired to monitor 沈伯洋 and his family. - 蔣萬安 voiced support for Taichung Mayor 盧秀燕 to represent the KMT in the presidential race. ## Taichung City’s open-data achievements take the top spot in 2 categories among Taiwan’s 6 municipalities; AI, geospatial data and open-source efforts set a new benchmark - Published: 2026-10-29T18:39:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176901 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475626-en.html - anchor: #n3640305 The Taichung City Government’s Department of Digital Governance has achieved outstanding results in promoting open data, winning an Executive Yuan award for 7 consecutive years. Its platform has released more than 3,400 datasets. It ranks first among Taiwan’s 6 municipalities in AI-related and high-application-value datasets, leads the country in geospatial data and is actively integrating AI to improve data applications. Facts: - The Taichung City Government has won the Executive Yuan’s Government Open Data Evaluation award for 7 consecutive years. - The Taichung City Government’s open-data platform has released more than 3,400 high-quality datasets. - There are 272 local-language datasets suitable for AI deep learning, the most among Taiwan’s 6 municipalities. - There are 331 high-application-value core datasets, the most among Taiwan’s 6 municipalities. - The Taichung City Government has released a total of 755 geospatial datasets, the most among Taiwan’s counties and cities. - The Taichung City Government is sharing local map data with the global open-source community OpenStreetMap. - The Taichung City Government’s open-data platform provides the standardized OpenAPI programming interface. ## New building for Heping District Health Center opens; Mayor 盧: Let mountain-area residents receive care locally with peace of mind - Published: 2026-10-29T18:37:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176899 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475627-en.html - anchor: #n3640306 Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen presided over the opening ceremony for the new Heping District Health Center building, which was rebuilt at a cost of NT$62.07 million to improve medical care in remote areas. Through infrastructure upgrades and expanded long-term care services, the city government aims to ease the burden on mountain residents of traveling long distances for medical care and strengthen local care services. Facts: - The Taichung City Government held an unveiling ceremony on the 29th to mark the opening of the new left-wing building at the Heping District Health Center. - The Heping District Health Center reconstruction project had a total budget of NT$62.07 million. - The new health center has 2.23 times the usable space of the original building. - 和平區衛生所每年平均承載約2萬5,000人次的看診需求。 - The city government has invested more than NT$3 billion in the Heping Indigenous area over the past 8 years. - The old left-wing building of the Heping District Health Center has been in use since 71 of the Republic of China calendar. - 和平區首座復健站累計服務逾1萬7,000人次。 ## Debuting at just 13! The average age of South Korea's new girl group is only 14.9; crop tops and short skirts spark debate. A look at the growing trend of younger K-pop idols - Published: 2026-10-29T18:36:40+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176794 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475296-en.html - anchor: #n3639971 - Companies mentioned: SM娛樂、A2O娛樂、韓國日報、Tenasia、韓國法制研究院、中國國家廣播電視總局、風生活、風傳媒、MK體育、TopStar News、韓國時報、Star News、kagit、Koreaboo Lee Soo-man's new girl group A2O LITE debuted in October 2026 at an average age of 14.9, setting a record for the youngest debut age. Its debut song performed well but sparked controversy over the protection of minors. Facts: - A2O LITE is part of A2O娛樂, founded by Lee Soo-man, and held its debut showcase at KINTEX in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province, on October 12, 2026. - A2O LITE's debut song NEON reached No. 1 on Melon TOP100 about 29 hours after its release. - Of A2O LITE's 9 members, AYUNE, OA and AIJING were born in 2013 and were 13 when they debuted. - A2O LITE's average age is 14.9, and its oldest member, YOUNG, was 17 at debut. - In the past, South Korean idol BoA debuted in 2000 at age 13, while NCT DREAM also had an average age of under 16. - Just 2 weeks after A2O LITE's debut, controversies over the members' ages and outfits have erupted one after another, but the group's song shot to the top of the charts as soon as it was released. ## The world's largest exhibition of works by Japanese firm SANAA is coming to Taichung Green Museum early next year; a major gathering of world-class architects opens with a bang - Published: 2026-10-29T18:35:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176897 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475609-en.html - anchor: #n3640308 - Companies mentioned: 日本SANAA事務所、台中市立美術館、台中市立圖書館 台中市立美術館與圖書館宣布於2025年1月至5月在台中綠美圖舉辦SANAA全球最大回顧展，展示超過百件作品，探討環境與建築關係。 Facts: - 台中市立美術館攜手台中市立圖書館宣布將舉辦SANAA全球最大規模特展。 - The SANAA exhibition runs from January 30 to May 9, 2025. - The exhibition will bring together more than 100 precious architectural models and photographs by master photographers. - Kazuyo Sejima was the first Asian woman architect to win the Pritzker Prize. - Taichung Green Museum has won the 2025 Golden Pin Design Award for Best Design of the Year in the Spatial Design category. ## Pakistan once closed its airspace to Taiwan; Liang Wen-chieh invokes Chiang Kai-shek's spirit in a rare appeal, saying these 8 words still apply today - Published: 2026-10-29T18:33:46+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176857 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475301-en.html - anchor: #n3639972 - Companies mentioned: 中華航空、長榮航空、彭博 Pakistan once briefly barred Taiwanese aircraft from its airspace in line with the one-China principle, forcing Taiwan's airlines to reroute. Liang Wen-chieh, deputy chair of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, invoked Chiang Kai-shek's maxim, “Maintain dignity and self-reliance; remain calm in the face of change,” stressing the need to stand firm against Beijing's efforts to isolate Taiwan and noting that such incidents could become more frequent. Facts: - Pakistan's Defense Minister Asif confirmed that the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority follows the one-China principle and allows only airlines from China to fly through its airspace. - 中華航空 and 長榮航空 have not flown over Pakistan since the morning of October 25, adding more than 1 to 2 hours to their journeys. - Pakistan has approved 中華航空 and 長榮航空 to use its airspace through March 27, 2027. - Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Chair Liang Wen-chieh quoted President Chiang Kai-shek: “Maintain dignity and self-reliance; remain calm in the face of change.” - Pakistan severed diplomatic relations with the Republic of China in 1951 and established ties with Beijing instead. ## 桃園市政府教育局攜手數感實驗室推動生活數學 - Published: 2026-10-29T18:31:50+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176855 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475303-en.html - anchor: #n3639973 - Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府教育局、數感實驗室 The Taoyuan City Department of Education and 數感實驗室 signed an MOU, with 4 schools joining the first phase of an everyday mathematics program. The initiative combines administrative resources and teaching expertise to strengthen students' logical thinking and AI literacy. Facts: - 桃園市政府教育局與數感實驗室簽署「數感友好校園合作備忘錄（MOU）」。 - The first partner schools are Qingpu Junior High School, Tongde Junior High School, Guanyin Junior High School and Datong Elementary School. - 數感實驗室's activities have reached more than 500,000 people. - 簽署儀式由桃園市政府教育局局長劉仲成與數感實驗室執行長廖珮妤代表簽署。 ## Food show host dies suddenly in bathroom! Police and firefighters find him dead with his pants half on; doctor warns these 2 toilet habits are the most dangerous: “It happens all the time” - Published: 2026-10-29T18:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11114771 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475308-en.html - anchor: #n3639976 A 51-year-old former food show host surnamed Chiu was found dead after collapsing in the bathroom of his Taipei home, where he lived alone. The forensic examiner determined that he died of shock caused by acute heart disease. Doctor Su Yi-feng said holding one's breath and straining on the toilet can cause blood pressure to spike and place additional strain on the heart and lungs, making them common but potentially fatal behaviors. Facts: - A 51-year-old man surnamed Chiu, who once hosted a Hakka food program on television, was found dead in the bathroom of his Taipei home, where he lived alone. - A preliminary forensic examination confirmed that Chiu died suddenly from shock caused by acute heart disease. - The main dangers of dying suddenly while using the toilet stem from these 2 actions: holding one's breath and straining. - Straining excessively during a bowel movement can cause blood pressure to spike in an instant, potentially rising rapidly above 200. - Doctor Su Yi-feng warned that many people are accustomed to straining so hard while having a bowel movement that their faces turn red and their necks bulge, but doing so is effectively gambling with their lives. ## Do people aged 65 and older get discounts on medical care? “Save 1000 a year”—many people don't know! A guide to registration fees, National Health Insurance copayments and local rules - Published: 2026-10-29T18:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167582 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475307-en.html - anchor: #n3639975 This article compiles medical discounts for people aged 65 and older in Taiwan's cities and counties in 2026, including National Health Insurance premium subsidies, registration fee reductions and senior card discounts. It notes that rules vary by location and reminds readers to check eligibility requirements and participating providers. Facts: - Chiayi City will expand National Health Insurance premium subsidies to people aged 65 and older starting October 1, 2026, with a maximum monthly subsidy of NT$826. - At Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, the Senior EasyCard can be used to deduct up to 100 points from the outpatient registration fee per visit. - In Taichung City, the Senior and Disability Welfare Card can be used at contracted clinics to deduct NT$50 from the basic National Health Insurance copayment per visit. - Miaoli County provides people aged 65 and older with an annual registration fee subsidy of NT$1000. - Kaohsiung City's Senior EasyCard social welfare points will be adjusted to 1800 points per quarter starting in October 2026, including for medical use. - In New Taipei City, low-income residents aged 65 and older can receive a verified outpatient registration fee subsidy of up to NT$150 per visit. - Hsinchu County plans to introduce a medical subsidy of 50 points per visit through the Senior EasyCard starting December 1, 2026. ## Bai Lu's 白月梵星 falls out of the top 3! Top 10 most beautiful heroines in Chinese fantasy dramas: the winner's looks stun the internet, leaving viewers completely captivated - Published: 2026-10-29T18:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176091 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475305-en.html - anchor: #n3639974 Based on discussions among users of PTT's Chinese drama board, this article ranks the 10 most beautiful heroines in Chinese fantasy dramas from 2023 to 2026. Ju Jingyi takes first place, followed by Dilraba Dilmurat, Zhao Liying and Bai Lu in second through fourth place. The list covers well-known actresses and assessments of their signature looks. Facts: - Based on discussions among users of PTT's Chinese drama board, this article compiles a list of the 10 most beautiful heroines in Chinese fantasy dramas of the past 3 years. - Ju Jingyi takes the top spot among the most beautiful heroines in Chinese fantasy dramas of the past 3 years for 月鱗綺紀. - Dilraba Dilmurat ranks 2nd among the most beautiful heroines in Chinese fantasy dramas of the past 3 years for 白日提燈. - Zhao Liying ranks 3rd among the most beautiful heroines in Chinese fantasy dramas of the past 3 years for 與鳳行. - Bai Lu ranks 4th among the most beautiful heroines in Chinese fantasy dramas of the past 3 years for 白月梵星. - In the 2023 fantasy drama 神隱, Zhao Lusi plays the water beast A Yin and the Phoenix Emperor Feng Yin. - Yang Zi's 長相思2 aired in 2024. ## Good performance doesn't mean you can be CEO! The 3 major pitfalls of succession by the next generation in Taiwanese businesses—and why failing to fix this could sink a company - Published: 2026-10-29T18:21:53+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176833 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475309-en.html - anchor: #n3639977 - Companies mentioned: MAP管理才能評鑑、資誠、PwC This article analyzes succession crises in Taiwanese businesses, noting that founders often mistakenly equate performance with leadership ability, leading to failed transitions. Data show that Taiwanese managers score poorly in management and communication skills, while nearly half of companies worldwide have no succession plan. It recommends adopting scientific assessment tools to objectively evaluate potential successors and ensure business sustainability. Facts: - Taiwanese managers have an average overall management ability PR score of only 51%. - 43% of companies worldwide have no formal succession plan. - Managers’ “listening, speaking and asking” communication skills average just PR 40%. - Second-generation successors often face the problem of veteran employees taking orders only from the company’s founder. - An unsuitable succession pipeline can squander the empire built through years of hard work. - Many business owners hope to achieve corporate sustainability through their successors. ## Her husband loses NT$300,000 in Taiwan stock day trading！She breaks down： “Should I help cover the settlement？” An experienced investor urgently warns her about 1 thing. - Published: 2026-10-29T18:17:43+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176842 - anchor: #n3639978 The headline says a Taiwan stock day trader lost NT$300,000 and faces a settlement problem，prompting a warning from an experienced investor. ## Kaohsiung SBIR subsidies exceed NT$800 million，spurring NT$3.5 billion in investment；AI and low-carbon technologies break into international markets. - Published: 2026-10-29T18:15:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176884 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475611-en.html - anchor: #n3640315 - Companies mentioned: 絢麗光電、柏捷科技、提克斯、大地亮環保、點子行動科技、哇哇科技、奧斯華德、新聯興、人良食品、迎蜂、多珈創意、中華正大車隊、中鋼 The Kaohsiung City Government held the results presentation for its 114 fiscal year SBIR program，which has provided more than NT$800 million in subsidies and driven NT$3.5 billion in investment. 12 outstanding companies were recognized for innovations including 新聯興’s low-carbon refractory bricks，多珈創意’s sustainable fashion and 點子行動’s AI recycling，showcasing the strength of Kaohsiung’s industrial transformation. Facts: - The Kaohsiung City Government’s local SBIR program is now in its 19th year，with more than NT$800 million in subsidies driving NT$3.5 billion in business investment. - The 114 fiscal year Kaohsiung City SBIR program subsidized 44 companies with a total of more than NT$32.15 million and recognized 12 outstanding companies. - 新聯興 developed the country’s first “new-generation low-carbon magnesium-based unfired brick”；its manufacturing process requires low-temperature drying at around 110 degrees Celsius，saving about 20% in fuel costs. - 多珈創意’s ERIKA CHUNG brand was invited to participate in New York Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2027 on September 11 this year. - 點子行動科技 has installed more than 170 Bunnit self-service mobile phone recycling machines nationwide，and its app has been downloaded a total of 16 million times. - The companies selected as outstanding businesses for the 114 fiscal year were 絢麗光電，柏捷科技，提克斯，大地亮環保，點子行動，哇哇科技，奧斯華德，新聯興，人良食品，迎蜂，多珈創意 and 中華正大車隊. ## Liang Wen-chieh also admits “there is no Taiwan independence issue”！Why has the Mainland Affairs Council made such a major statement，and is the Lai administration preparing to begin dialogue with Beijing？ - Published: 2026-10-29T18:13:48+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176851 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475311-en.html - anchor: #n3639979 At a news conference on October 29，Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh stated clearly that the Republic of China is a sovereign state and that there is no Taiwan independence issue；the only concern is whether it will be forced to unify by the Chinese Communist Party. The government’s goal is to maintain the peaceful status quo. Facts: - Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said on October 29 that，for the Republic of China，there is no Taiwan independence issue now；the question is whether to be forced to unify by the Chinese Communist Party. - Liang Wen-chieh reiterated that the Republic of China is a sovereign state and has no subordinate relationship with the People’s Republic of China. - Entertainer Kevin Tsai sparked controversy by attending the campaign headquarters launch of DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang；he later said he had never supported Taiwan independence. - The Mainland Affairs Council held its regular news conference on October 29，with Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh hosting and answering reporters’ questions. ## 吳三桂全家被康熙清算，後代去哪了？深山1神秘村莊藏了300年，陳圓圓墓碑揭秘 - Published: 2026-10-29T18:13:14+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176834 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475294-en.html - anchor: #n3639980 After Qing dynasty rebel Wu Sangui’s uprising against the Qing failed，his family was purged by the Qing court. Majiacun in Guizhou is said to have been home to his descendants，and the discovery of a suspected tombstone of Chen Yuanyuan has drawn the attention of historians and researchers. Facts: - In 1681，Qing forces captured Kunming，bringing down the Wu Zhou regime；Wu Sangui’s grandson Wu Shifan died by suicide after his defeat. - Wu Sangui’s eldest son Wu Yingxiong and his son Wu Shilin were executed because of political marriages and Wu Sangui’s uprising against the Qing. - A story has circulated in Majiacun，Shuiwei Township，Cengong County，Guizhou，that the village’s residents surnamed Wu are descendants of Wu Sangui. - A tombstone discovered in Majiacun in 1983 bears the inscription “Tomb seat of the late mother，Lady Nie of the Wu family.” ## Cofit launches charity group-buying campaign for its 12th anniversary；12% of orders to be donated to the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families，with 7 creators spotlighting nutrition for disadvantaged children. - Published: 2026-10-29T18:09:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176862 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475312-en.html - anchor: #n3639981 - Companies mentioned: Cofit群健科技、家扶基金會、健身工廠、迪卡儂、foodpanda Cofit群健科技 is marking its 12th anniversary with a charity group-buying campaign called “Health with You，Nutrition with Love，” pledging to donate 12% of order totals to 家扶基金會 and teaming up with 7 creators to raise awareness of nutrition for disadvantaged children. Facts: - Cofit群健科技 is holding a charity group-buying campaign from October 23 to November 24，donating 12% of the value of every order to 家扶基金會. - A 2025 survey by 家扶基金會 found that 71.3% of disadvantaged families paying rent or a mortgage said housing costs affected their food budgets. - Cofit founder Lin Wei-chun said the brand has served more than 1.16 million people in the 12 years since it was established. - The charity group-buying campaign invited 7 social media creators and group-buying organizers，including Dr. A-Chi，Poppy Bo Pi，Ona and Zeng Mao. - Cofit Chief Marketing Officer Cheng Ju-ya said the brand hopes to invite the public to care for their own health while also helping children in need. ## New cultural landmark in Hsinchu County：public art unveiled at the central library；Yang Wen-ke announces start of trial operations，with official opening on 12/28. - Published: 2026-10-29T18:07:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176864 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475313-en.html - anchor: #n3639982 The Hsinchu County Library held a public art unveiling ceremony on November 29，and County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke announced the start of trial operations. Based on the concept of “a library in the forest，” the library is scheduled to officially open on December 18，aiming to create a cultural hub combining reading，art and aesthetics in everyday life. Facts: - The Hsinchu County Library held a public art unveiling ceremony on November 29，with County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke announcing the start of trial operations. - The Hsinchu County Library will officially open on December 18. - The unveiling ceremony showcased three public artworks： “Poetry of Tiny Things，” “Facing the Wind，Toward the Sky of the Future” and “Geometric Code：WALL 1478.” - During the trial operation period，the library will not lend books；reading on site will be available only. - The Hsinchu County Library is designed as a “multifunctional library，” with spaces including a multipurpose performance hall and a makerspace. - Parking is free during the trial operation period，but visitors must enter their license plate number at a payment machine before exiting to apply the discount. ## Spain high-speed train collision kills at least 68：what do we know so far？ - Published: 2026-10-29T18:05:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176777 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475314-en.html - anchor: #n3639983 - Companies mentioned: Adif、Renfe、Iryo、RTVE、CEOE On October 28，2026，a collision involving Renfe and Iryo trains occurred south of Madrid，killing at least 68 people and injuring 80. The crash may have been caused by a computer system failure that prevented the control center from imposing speed limits. Train services across the network are currently suspended，and the government has launched an emergency rescue operation. Facts: - The accident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. on October 28，2026，about 140 kilometers south of Madrid. - At least 68 people have been confirmed dead and 80 injured in the accident. - The trains involved belonged to Spanish national railway company Renfe and private high-speed rail operator Iryo. - The accident was caused by a computer system failure that allowed the trains to resume operation without the control center imposing speed limits. ## Why was there not a single toilet in the Forbidden City，despite more than 10,000 residents？The 3 main reasons behind it，and how the emperor had to manage. - Published: 2026-10-29T18:03:51+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176837 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475315-en.html - anchor: #n3639984 This article examines why Beijing’s Forbidden City had no permanent toilets，noting that it actually has 8707 rooms. For reasons involving the buildings’ structure，security and sanitation，the Ming and Qing courts used portable chamber pots and had them emptied by workers. Facts: - The Palace Museum counted 8707 actual rooms in the Forbidden City，not the fabled 9999 and a half. - The Forbidden City had no permanent toilets because the foundations of its wooden buildings could not be excavated freely，for fear that wastewater would seep in and damage their preservation. - Ming dynasty eunuch Liu Ruoyu documented daily life in the imperial court，including visits to the toilet，in his book 《酌中志》. ## Not sugary bubble tea！Taiwanese people love this “1 drink” that accelerates brain decline，medical evidence confirms：risk of early dementia soars. - Published: 2026-10-29T18:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11082458 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474713-en.html - anchor: #n3639728 - Companies mentioned: 台北市立聯合醫院、北市聯醫、松德院區 A news release from 台北市立聯合醫院 said medical evidence confirms that long-term alcohol use damages the brain and accelerates cognitive decline，greatly increasing the risk of early dementia. Consuming more than 140 grams of alcohol per week，about 12 cans of beer，reaches the danger threshold. Facts: - 台北市立聯合醫院 said on the 20th that medical research confirms long-term alcohol use directly damages the brain，accelerates brain degeneration and greatly increases the risk of early dementia. - International research indicates that continued alcohol consumption may affect brain function in middle-aged people and cause dementia symptoms to appear earlier. - The alcohol risk threshold for dementia is 140 grams per week，equivalent to about 12 cans of 330-milliliter beer with an alcohol content of 4.5%. - Besides being directly neurotoxic，alcohol can also cause a deficiency in vitamin B1，which is essential for nerve growth. - A 52-year-old man surnamed Lin was diagnosed with alcohol-related dementia after routinely drinking more than 10 cans of beer or half a bottle of whisky a day and relying on alcohol to fall asleep. - After Lin stopped drinking for 3 months，treatment with anti-alcohol medication，motivational interviewing and group therapy gradually brought partial improvements in his memory and work performance. - The Addiction Prevention Department at 北市聯醫’s 松德院區 said people with a long-term drinking habit should be alert to dementia risks. If family or friends have difficulty controlling their drinking or show obvious memory decline，they should seek professional psychiatric care. ## 3 zodiac signs grow luckier with age! Children are filial, grandchildren are thoughtful, and they have company in their later years - Published: 2026-10-29T18:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176034 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474714-en.html - anchor: #n3639727 The mainland Chinese outlet Sohu.com reported that the Sheep, Monkey and Dog zodiac signs are considered the 3 signs most blessed with children and grandchildren in old age, reflecting deep family bonds, trust through communication, and a strong sense of responsibility, respectively. Facts: - According to the mainland Chinese outlet Sohu.com, the Sheep, Monkey and Dog are considered the 3 zodiac signs most blessed with children and grandchildren in old age. - People born in the Year of the Sheep are traditionally seen as gentle, considerate and devoted to family, and especially willing to give to their loved ones. - People born in the Year of the Monkey are often described as quick-witted and sharp in their reactions. They tend to think ahead and care deeply about their children's future development. - In traditional zodiac personality descriptions, people born in the Year of the Dog are regarded as loyal and reliable, true to their commitments, and especially responsible toward their families. - The article reflects traditional zodiac folk beliefs. Actual parent-child relationships and life in old age are still affected by factors such as how people treat one another and their family environment. ## Eight state-owned financial institutions》Public banks scoop up 33,000 lots of limit-down stocks; this financial stock is hit hardest by withdrawals and tops the net-sell list - Published: 2026-10-29T17:58:53+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176844 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474717-en.html - anchor: #n3639729 - Companies mentioned: 聯電、群創、友達、旺宏、仁寶、誠美材、富喬、頎邦、台玻、GIS-KY、穩懋、台新新光金、中信金、智原、彰銀、台塑、第一金、永豐金、華新科、臺企銀、華邦電、長華*、英業達、南亞、日月光投控、兆豐金、台塑化 Taiwan stocks plunged today, with foreign investors selling NT$68.8 billion worth of shares. Eight state-owned financial institutions bucked the trend by net buying electronic stocks such as 聯電, while net selling 穩懋 and several financial stocks, highlighting a split in institutional trading. Facts: - 八大公股行庫今日買超聯電（2303）高達33,533張，居買超榜首。 - Foreign investors ended their net buying from the previous trading day and turned to net selling NT$68.815 billion today. - Investment trusts added NT$8.649 billion today, extending their net-buying streak to 13 consecutive trading days. - The weighted index fell 667.25 points at the close today, ending at 46,368.33 points. ## Who says everyday life isn't exercise? The New Taipei City exhibition “Everyday Fitness Champion” opens on 10/30—unlock your own strongest alter ego - Published: 2026-10-29T17:58:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176847 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474719-en.html - anchor: #n3639730 - Companies mentioned: 新北市政府體育局、中信特攻、富邦悍將、SPORTsLAND The 新北市政府體育局 launched the “Everyday Fitness Champion” interactive exhibition on October 30, featuring an online character quiz, on-site fitness challenges and a tour of sports centers across the city to promote making exercise part of everyday life. Facts: - The “Everyday Fitness Champion” interactive exhibition at the “2026 New Taipei City Exhibition” opens on October 30. - The exhibition is located on the 5th floor of the Sanchong Anxin Center in New Taipei City. - During the online co-play phase, visitors can create their own player characters through a fun 30-second quiz. - The on-site experience includes 三 fitness challenges: “Ninja at the Market,” “Three Little Ones Crossing the Road,” and “Strange Laundromat.” - Visitors who complete the in-person challenges can use their wristband records to enter a draw for souvenirs from 中信特攻 and 富邦悍將, among others. - Top prizes include a Nintendo Switch 2, a MacBook Neo and vouchers for popular restaurants. - Starting after November 13, the exhibition will remain open until 8 p.m. It is closed every Monday. ## Taiwan still hasn't raised interest rates, and central bank board members are divided! Some warn of inflation risks, while others fear housing restrictions will be undone - Published: 2026-10-29T17:57:29+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176846 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474721-en.html - anchor: #n3639731 Taiwan's central bank decided on September 17 to leave interest rates unchanged, but board members were divided over inflation risks and the degree of monetary policy easing. Those supporting a rate hike were concerned about rising prices and exchange-rate pressures, while opponents stressed that the central bank had already tightened liquidity through other tools and that a rate hike could hurt traditional industries and small and medium-sized businesses. Facts: - Taiwan's central bank decided on September 17 to leave its policy rate unchanged. - One board member noted that the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) raised rates by 一 notch in September; if Taiwan leaves rates unchanged, the U.S.-Taiwan interest-rate differential will widen. - Taiwan's average year-on-year CPI increase from January to August this year was 1.84%. - Since its last rate hike in March 2024, the central bank has left its policy rate unchanged but has controlled liquidity by raising the reserve requirement ratio and imposing its seventh round of selective credit controls. - Real total wages rose by the most for the January-to-July period in 11 years. - Private consumption is expected to continue falling as a share of GDP this year, to slightly below 40%. - Taiwan's current policy rate is at its highest level since 2009. ## Can investors buy 聯電 if it falls below NT$100? It plunged from NT$168 to limit-down; 3 indicators to watch for signs of a bottom - Published: 2026-10-29T17:51:25+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176841 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474723-en.html - anchor: #n3639732 - Companies mentioned: 聯電、花旗、摩根士丹利、大摩 聯電第三季財報優異但股價受法人賣壓與成長放緩預期影響大跌，從168元跌至115.5元。花旗預估熊市情境下股價可能見100元，摩根士丹利看至188元，投資人應關注毛利率、漲價落實及籌碼面變化。 Facts: - 聯電 shares hit the limit-down price of NT$115.5 on October 29, down 9.77% from the previous trading day's close of NT$128. - 聯電 posted consolidated revenue of NT$74.24 billion for the third quarter, up 25.6% year on year, while wafer shipments hit a record high. - The 三 major institutional investors sold a combined approximately 357,000 shares of 聯電 over the past 20 trading days, including approximately 198,000 shares sold by foreign investors. - 聯電 announced an additional capital expenditure budget of approximately US$3.2 billion for capacity expansion in Singapore and Tainan and for new business development. - In its most pessimistic scenario, 花旗銀行 estimates 聯電 shares could fall to NT$100. - 摩根士丹利 maintained its “Overweight” rating on 聯電, with a price target of NT$188. - 聯電 forecasts that its blended average selling price (ASP) will rise by approximately 10% year on year in 2027. ## They caught the children but not the masterminds behind them! Confronting loopholes in the Juvenile Justice Act amendments, Su Chun-bin says: Don't let criminal groups hide behind juvenile protections - Published: 2026-10-29T17:49:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176892 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475631-en.html - anchor: #n3640328 The Executive Yuan reviewed draft amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act. Taoyuan Deputy Mayor Su Chun-bin criticized the current law as a shield that criminal groups use to evade prosecution, and called for greater investigative capacity among prosecutors and police to target the masterminds behind juvenile-adult criminal accomplices. Facts: - The Executive Yuan reviewed draft amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act on the 29th, undertaking a legal review in response to the phenomenon of “juvenile-adult criminal accomplices.” - Taoyuan Deputy Mayor Su Chun-bin said the current system has a loophole: it disciplines and counsels juveniles but fails to catch the masterminds behind them. - Juvenile crime cases rose year after year, from 9,627 in ROC year 110 to 14,959 in ROC year 114. - The share of fraud and drug cases among juvenile crimes surged from 23% to 32%. - The Judicial Yuan's version stipulates that judicial police officers must obtain a prosecutor's approval before applying to the juvenile court for a compulsory appearance warrant. - The Executive Yuan's version proposes that prosecutors be allowed to directly instruct judicial police officers to escort juveniles to the district prosecutors' office for questioning. - Justice Minister 鄭銘謙 said current regulations severely constrain the role of prosecutors, making it difficult to establish a complete and objective account of the facts of a crime at the earliest stage. - Executive Yuan President 卓榮泰 directed that the draft amendments be sent to the Legislative Yuan for in-depth review, expressing hope that legal loopholes would be addressed as soon as possible. ## From medication safety lessons to co-creating picture books, Astellas empowers children to champion safe medicine use - Published: 2026-10-29T17:41:51+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176428 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474725-en.html - anchor: #n3639734 - Companies mentioned: 台灣安斯泰來製藥、新北藥師公會、桃園藥師公會 台灣安斯泰來製藥 held a medication-safety picture-book co-creation event at Gaoyuan Elementary School in Taoyuan, with employees guiding students in creating a “Vitamin C Detective” story. The event put into practice its patient-centered CSP 2026 strategy, with the aim of influencing families' medication habits through children. Facts: - 台灣安斯泰來製藥 General Manager 楊玉蘭 said the right understanding of medicine use should be established from an early age, and that children share what they learn with their families. - The event was held at Gaoyuan Elementary School in Longtan District, Taoyuan City, and centered on creating a “Vitamin C Detective” picture book. - 台灣安斯泰來製藥 has spent four consecutive years visiting approximately 60 elementary and junior high schools across Taiwan to promote medication safety. - Eddie, a third-grade student, said people should not take someone else's medicine and that he wanted to share what he had learned with everyone. - Plans call for working with the 新北 and 桃園藥師公會 to turn the picture-book co-creation results into educational materials. ## Google股價瞬間崩掉1成！專家揭悽慘財報「背後玄機」：或許又是一次短空長多 - Published: 2026-10-29T17:32:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176836 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474726-en.html - anchor: #n3639735 - Companies mentioned: Google、Alphabet、輝達、AMD、英特爾、南亞科 Google parent Alphabet reported third-quarter earnings, with revenue and EPS below expectations and shares tumbling 10% after hours. Analyst 狄驤 said the main drag came from non-AI businesses such as Search and advertising, while cloud performed strongly, and expects a short-term bearish but long-term bullish trend. Facts: - Google parent Alphabet's third-quarter revenue rose 25% year on year, but overall revenue and EPS fell short of expectations, sending shares down 10% after hours. - Google's third-quarter earnings per share were US$2.12, below the market forecast of US$2.99 to US$3.02. - Google's third-quarter free cash flow plunged to negative US$9.07 billion, far below the market forecast of negative US$3.5 billion. - Google's cloud business generated US$30.71 billion in third-quarter revenue, exceeding the market forecast of US$29.1 billion. - Google's services business generated total revenue of $96.3 billion, below expectations of $98.4 billion. ## They couldn't eat, then they died! Doctor reveals emergency room reality: “Several OHCA cases a day”; seek medical care immediately if you notice these 8 warning signs - Published: 2026-10-29T17:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11090966 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474720-en.html - anchor: #n3639738 Emergency physician and critical care specialist Huang Hsuan said OHCA cases have occurred one after another during cold snaps, with many patients showing only mild symptoms such as loss of appetite or weakness before becoming ill. Huang listed 8 warning signs of sudden death and recommended that people reduce their risk by managing temperature changes, maintaining a regular routine and managing their emotions. Facts: - Most winter sudden deaths are related to cardiovascular disease, with acute myocardial infarction accounting for nearly 八成. - Research shows that people who sleep fewer than 5 hours a night face a 40% higher risk of heart disease. - About half of patients experience recurring, subtle symptoms within 24 hours before a sudden death. - Some cases of cardiac ischemia manifest in the stomach, causing nausea, vomiting or a sensation similar to stomach pain. - Dizziness and darkening vision are direct responses to insufficient blood supply to the brain; people with high blood pressure should be especially alert. - An emergency physician shared a case in which a patient casually remarked in the morning, “I don't really feel like eating,” and her husband found her lying motionless on the floor after returning home. - Adequate sleep can stabilize the autonomic nervous system and help reduce the risk of heart disease. ## Not Qin Shi Huang or Emperor Wu of Han! The greatest warrior emperor in Chinese history: He conquered 八成 of the realm in his 20s and was almost never defeated - Published: 2026-10-29T17:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176133 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474728-en.html - anchor: #n3639737 - Companies mentioned: 搜狐網 A history column on 搜狐網 ranked the emperors with the greatest military prowess in Chinese history, with Tang Taizong Li Shimin taking the top spot thanks to his brilliant record leading military campaigns in his youth. Facts: - A history column on 搜狐網 rated Tang Taizong Li Shimin as the emperor with the greatest military prowess in Chinese history. - Li Shimin led more than 八成 of the battles fought to establish the Tang dynasty. - Li Shimin captured Dou Jiande at the Battle of Hulao and forced Wang Shichong to surrender. - Emperor Wu of Liu Song Liu Yu and Emperor Guangwu of Eastern Han Liu Xiu ranked No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, on the list of emperors with the greatest military prowess. - Li Shimin was honored as “Heavenly Khan” after defeating the Eastern Turks. ## Explainer》Dad has passed away, but labor insurance pension payments keep coming in! Can family members spend the money, or must they pay it back? The Bureau of Labor Insurance explains - Published: 2026-10-29T17:30:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176414 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474718-en.html - anchor: #n3639736 The Ministry of Labor's Bureau of Labor Insurance explained how to handle payments after a recipient of labor insurance old-age pension dies. It said the pension is paid through the month of death; any overpayment caused by family members failing to report the death promptly must be repaid, while heirs can apply for the final pension payment if it has not yet been deposited. Facts: - By law, labor insurance old-age pension is paid through the month in which the recipient dies, and payments stop starting the following month. - After a recipient dies, their legal heirs must notify the Bureau of Labor Insurance within 30 days of the date of death. - If an overpayment occurs, the Bureau of Labor Insurance must order the recipient of the excess funds in writing to repay them within 30 days. - The old-age pension for the month of death is still paid in full, with no prorated reduction based on the date of death. - Legal heirs may apply for pension payments that are due but have not yet been deposited into the account. - A survivor's pension and the difference in old-age benefits must be claimed in accordance with the rules as one or the other; they cannot be received at the same time. ## Don't throw away that unwanted power bank just yet! Recycle it at these 3 locations to get cash—“earn 150 yuan”; available across Taiwan, see the deals in this article - Published: 2026-10-29T17:28:19+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176821 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474729-en.html - anchor: #n3639739 - Companies mentioned: 台北市環保局、燦坤3C家電、神腦國際、德誼數位、統一超商 The 台北市環保局 is partnering with Tsann Kuen, Senao and 德誼數位 to run a waste power bank recycling drive from 2026年11月2日至8日. People can receive a 50-yuan gift card for every 3 discarded power banks, up to 150 yuan per person. The campaign also features trade-in offers to promote resource recycling. Facts: - The campaign runs from 2026年11月2日至11月8日. People who bring 3 discarded power banks to participating stores can redeem a 50-yuan 統一超商 gift card. - A total of 60 stores are taking part, including 31 燦坤3C家電 stores, 22 神腦國際 stores and 7 德誼數位 stores. - 神腦國際 is offering a new-member promotion: people who join during the campaign will receive 50 yuan in Senao coins, and those who buy selected solid-state power banks can get a 500-yuan discount. - 德誼數位 is offering 100 yuan in shopping credit to new members, plus an instant 500-yuan discount on selected power banks. ## Oncologist recommends “1 affordable breakfast” to help prevent cancer! Improve gut bacteria and stabilize blood sugar; if you don't like sweet food, try this savory breakfast - Published: 2026-10-29T17:27:20+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11176829 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474730-en.html - anchor: #n3639740 - Companies mentioned: 美國哈肯薩克子午線健康、約翰．泰歐若癌症中心、美國癌症研究院、世界癌症研究基金會、美國癌症協會 U.S. oncologist Andre Goy recommends oatmeal as an affordable cancer-prevention breakfast, highlighting the benefits of its dietary fiber for blood sugar stability and gut health. He also suggests pairing it with berries, nuts or savory tofu. Facts: - Beta-glucan in oats can help slow digestion and absorption, leading to more stable post-meal blood sugar levels. - When gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber, they produce short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate, which help maintain the health of the intestinal lining. - 美國癌症研究院 says eating whole grains and foods rich in dietary fiber may help lower the risk of colorectal cancer. - Taiwan's publicly funded colorectal cancer screening program covers people aged 45至74, as well as people aged 40至44 with a family history of the disease. ## You Ying-lung bows and apologizes! Personal data of 1573 candidates, including Puma Shen, leaked; CEC says 32 IP addresses accessed it - Published: 2026-10-29T17:25:51+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176831 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474722-en.html - anchor: #n3639741 A technical error in the Central Election Commission's candidate asset disclosure system led to the leak of personal data belonging to 1,573 candidates. CEC Chairman You Ying-lung bowed in apology and said the system was accessed by only 32 IP addresses, stressing that no actual harm had resulted. Facts: - The Taiwan Forward Alliance revealed on the 28th that personal data had been leaked from the Central Election Commission's candidate asset disclosure system. - CEC Chairman You Ying-lung held a press conference in person on the 29th and bowed in apology. - The leaked data included the national ID numbers of 1,573 candidates nationwide. - The CEC chairman said the incident resulted from an inadvertent error by an engineer at an outside contractor. ## Taiwan High Speed Rail adds 40 services for election travel! Tickets go on sale early on 10/30; check “non-reserved seat crowding” on LINE - Published: 2026-10-29T17:25:29+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176826 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474731-en.html - anchor: #n3639742 - Companies mentioned: 台灣高鐵、台灣高鐵公司、交通部、風傳媒 台灣高鐵針對11月28日地方公職人員選舉，於11月27日至30日實施為期4天的選舉疏運計畫。期間加開40班次列車以應對返鄉投票需求，並開放線上購票與即時擁擠度查詢服務，確保旅客順暢出行。 Facts: - 台灣高鐵為11月28日地方公職人員選舉規劃為期4天的疏運，加開40班次列車。 - A total of 718 train services will be offered during the election travel period. - Tickets for all trains during the additional-service period will go on sale at midnight on 10月30日. - During the evening rush hour on November 27, there will be 2至3 additional trains per hour departing southbound from Nangang or Taipei, with expanded non-reserved seating. - Passengers can use the “Categories” tab in LINE TODAY to check estimated wait times for non-reserved seats. ## AI investment trends shift! Google earnings miss drags stocks sharply lower; what lessons does this offer investors? - Published: 2026-10-29T17:18:47+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176832 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474724-en.html - anchor: #n3639743 - Companies mentioned: Microsoft、Oracle、Alphabet、Google、標普全球Visible Alpha、Check Capital、OpenAI、Anthropic、Meta Google's earnings fell short of expectations, with slow search revenue growth and heavy AI spending sending its share price sharply lower. Microsoft and Oracle, meanwhile, won favor from the market with strong cash-flow management, reflecting investors' growing focus on returns from AI investments. Facts: - Alphabet（GOOG.O） plunged 10% in premarket U.S. trading. - Google search revenue rose 12% year over year in the third quarter, below market expectations of 14.7%. - Google Cloud third-quarter revenue rose to $30.71 billion, more than doubling from the same period last year. - Alphabet's capital spending this year is expected to reach as much as $205 billion. - Microsoft generated $18.6 billion in free cash flow in the first quarter of fiscal 2027. - Microsoft still invested $45.2 billion in expanding its computing infrastructure during the same period. - Oracle shares rose nearly 11% during regular trading. ## How did a Japanese inn turn losses into profits? Real Quality takes over Toyama landmark Shiroyama; new owner uses this strategy to restore profitability - Published: 2026-10-29T17:16:56+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176830 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474715-en.html - anchor: #n3639744 - Companies mentioned: Real Quality、RQ石和Resort、RQ Leap Resort、Fuji Corporation、FOODS CHANNEL Real Quality announced that it would take over the Toyama Shiroyama inn, which had annual revenue of 1.63億日圓 but posted losses of 1,900萬日圓. Real Quality plans to draw on its experience improving operations at 花水晶 and take over through a business transfer on 11月17日, aiming to return the inn to profitability. Facts: - Japanese inn operator Real Quality announced it will take over the culinary guesthouse「萬葉海宴 城山」in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, with the handover scheduled for 11月17日. - 萬葉海宴 城山 generated annual revenue of 1.63億日圓 but recorded a recurring loss of 1,900萬日圓. - At its 花水晶 inn in Isawa Onsen, Yamanashi Prefecture, Real Quality reduced staffing for about 20 rooms from 30 people to 14. - From January to June 2026, Real Quality generated revenue of approximately 524 million yen, with hotel operations accounting for 79.6% and renewable energy consulting for 20.4%. - On September 11, 2026, Real Quality acquired all shares of Fuji Corporation, the operator of the Fujiya Hotel in Owani Onsen, Aomori Prefecture. ## Taiwan stocks plunge 1,600 points! Ruan Mu-hua singles out “this ETF” as exceptionally resilient, offering stable dividend income - Published: 2026-10-29T17:07:24+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176824 - anchor: #n3639745 As Taiwan's benchmark stock index plunged 1,600 points, investor Ruan Mu-hua singled out an ETF, saying it was exceptionally resilient and could provide stable dividend income, offering investors a potential hedge or source of income. ## 30 days to the showdown! Lai Jui-lung leads DPP's Kaohsiung team in an eight-pronged push, declaring, “Win the mayoral race and secure a council majority” - Published: 2026-10-29T17:05:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒 - Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11176860 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475316-en.html - anchor: #n3640004 With 30 days remaining until the 2026 local elections, Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung led DPP lawmakers and city council candidates in an eight-pronged campaign, canvassing at intersections near eight major transportation hubs across Kaohsiung at the same time. The DPP showcased its ability to coordinate across districts, as Lai declared the goal of “winning the mayoral race and securing a council majority,” hoping to build on Kaohsiung's progress and usher in its next golden decade. Facts: - Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung launched his final campaign push with 30 days remaining until the 2026 local elections. - Lai Jui-lung, DPP lawmakers and city council candidates from various districts split into multiple teams to canvass at intersections near eight major transportation hubs across Kaohsiung at the same time. - The DPP's campaign goal is to “win the mayoral race and secure a council majority.” - Election day is set for Nov. 28. - Lai Jui-lung hopes to lead the city into its next “golden decade.” ## Fed stands pat, steepening the yield curve; 歐洲央行 faces a test - Published: 2026-10-29T20:00:02+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640739 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475566-en.html - anchor: #n3640212 - Companies mentioned: 美國聯準會、Fed、德國商業銀行、Commerzbank、Aptus Capital Advisors、Thornburg Investment Management、麥格理集團、Macquarie Group、Carmignac、Generali Investments、歐洲央行、ECB The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady rattled markets, while 歐洲央行 faces a policy test amid France's bond market crisis. Facts: - The Federal Reserve decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% to 4.00%. - 2 Fed governors dissented, calling for a 25-basis-point rate hike. - Eurozone inflation rose to 3.8% in September. - France's 10-year government bond yield briefly climbed to 5.14%, and its spread over German government bonds reached its widest level since the 2011 eurozone debt crisis. - 麥格理集團經濟主管預測 Fed 未來仍有 50 個基點的升息空間。 ## Ministry of Economic Affairs backs a capital injection for 台電; business groups urge ruling and opposition parties to communicate, saying price stability is paramount. - Published: 2026-10-29T19:49:54+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640735 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475565-en.html - anchor: #n3640213 - Companies mentioned: 台電、中油 Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin warned that electricity prices would rise without a capital injection and CPI would exceed 3%; Hsu Shu-po of the General Chamber of Commerce urged cross-party talks to stabilize prices, while 台電 plans to discuss rates at its December review meeting. Facts: - Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin said that if higher international energy prices were fully passed through, Taiwan's year-on-year CPI growth rate would definitely exceed 3%. - The Ministry of Economic Affairs decided to prioritize seeking a government capital injection for 台電, with the matter to be discussed at the 3rd electricity rate review meeting in December. - General Chamber of Commerce Chairman Hsu Shu-po urged the ruling and opposition parties to communicate, with stabilizing the cost of living as their top priority. - If the Legislative Yuan is unwilling to support a capital injection, higher electricity costs can only be reflected in prices. - Hsu Shu-po believes that 中油 and 台電 need to maintain a certain debt ratio; otherwise, they could be forced to make adjustments. ## 〈友達 earnings call〉Returns to a loss in Q3, with a loss of 0.33 per share; Q4 display technology revenue expected to continue falling - Published: 2026-10-29T19:38:26+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640779 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475567-en.html - anchor: #n3640214 - Companies mentioned: 友達、友達光電 友達 (2409-TW) swung to a loss in its third-quarter results, posting a loss of 0.33 per share, mainly due to slowing consumer electronics demand and rising costs. Fourth-quarter display technology revenue is expected to continue declining, though shipments of large-size products could grow. Facts: - 友達 posted an after-tax net loss of NT$2.5 billion in the third quarter, with a loss of 0.33 per share. - 友達's display technology business revenue fell 11% quarter over quarter in the third quarter. - 友達's short-term goal is to keep its operating expense ratio between 11% and 12%. - 友達 expects TV shipments to fall by a single-digit percentage in the fourth quarter and next year. - Monitor demand at 友達 fell about 5% year over year in the third quarter. - Revenue at 友達's vertical solutions business rose 1% quarter over quarter in the third quarter. ## Bitcoin struggles near $80,000 after Fed stands pat - Published: 2026-10-29T19:30:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640740 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475568-en.html - anchor: #n3640215 - Companies mentioned: 美國聯準會、Fed、Delta Exchange、Pi42、BitDelta、Mudrex、貝萊德 The Fed's decision to stand pat fueled hawkish market concerns, and Bitcoin rebounded after falling below $80,000. Institutional funds continued to flow in through ETFs, while technical support and macroeconomic data remain key variables. Facts: - 美國聯準會 kept the federal funds target range unchanged at 3.75% to 4.00%. - 2 members of the Fed's decision-making committee dissented, calling for a rate hike. - Bitcoin fell to about $79,810 before climbing back above $80,000. - 市場預估12月升息一碼的機率升至近八成 - U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $137 million on Oct. 28. ## 91APP order database hacked; nearly 4.8 million consumers feared affected - Published: 2026-10-29T19:27:37+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640777 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475569-en.html - anchor: #n3640216 - Companies mentioned: 91APP、奧義智慧科技 E-commerce platform 91APP released an investigation report confirming that its order database was breached, affecting 1,329 brands and nearly 4.8 million consumers. Chairman Ho Ying-chi publicly apologized and pledged to take full responsibility, with compensation applications open through February 2027. Facts: - 91APP's order database was hacked, potentially affecting 1,329 brands and 4.798 million consumers. - 91APP Chairman Ho Ying-chi apologized to consumers and brand clients, pledging that 91APP would take full responsibility. - The illegally accessed data was in a short-term order database within the Commerce Cloud system, which stores transaction records for up to 18 months. - The data that may have been accessed includes names, phone numbers, delivery addresses, email addresses and order records. - Affected consumers can submit inquiries and compensation applications from now through February 1, 2027. ## 〈jpp-KY plant visit〉Wins more than 20 aerospace certifications, enters Airbus A350 supply chain - Published: 2026-10-29T19:25:25+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640734 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475570-en.html - anchor: #n3640217 - Companies mentioned: 經寶精密、jpp-KY、空中巴士、Airbus、SEGNERE SAS 經寶精密 (jpp-KY) announced that it has obtained more than 20 aerospace certifications for Airbus A350 cockpit structural components, officially joining its supply chain. Chairman Chung Kuo-sung sees this as the company's second major growth engine after AI servers. The company has also brought in Thailand's first aerospace deep-drawing hydraulic forming machine to strengthen its manufacturing edge. Facts: - 經寶精密 obtains more than 20 aerospace process certifications - 經寶精密 officially enters the 空中巴士 A350 supply chain - 經寶精密 brings in Thailand's first aerospace deep-drawing hydraulic forming machine - Aerospace becomes 經寶精密's second core engine for medium- to long-term growth - 經寶精密 holds AS9100 and NADCAP certifications - 經寶精密 successfully acquires French aerospace supplier SEGNERE SAS ## 波力-KY's new Cambodia plant to begin production in the first quarter of 2027, initially focusing on ice hockey sticks - Published: 2026-10-29T19:22:24+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640693 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475571-en.html - anchor: #n3640218 - Companies mentioned: 波力-KY、Bauer、漢翔、空中巴士 波力-KY's new Cambodia plant is expected to begin production in the first quarter of 2027, initially focusing on ice hockey sticks, where it has a 60% global market share. It is also working with 漢翔 to enter the 空中巴士 supply chain and faces pressure from rising raw material costs. Facts: - 波力-KY expects its new Cambodia plant to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027. - 波力-KY has a 60% global market share in ice hockey sticks manufactured for Bauer. - Japanese carbon fiber yarn prices rise about 15%. - 波力-KY and 漢翔 sign a 20-year supply contract. - 波力-KY reported after-tax net income of NT$122 million in the first half of 2026. ## 友達 sells its Taichung Phase 2 plant to 台積電 for NT$38.8 billion; estimated disposal gain of NT$18.5 billion - Published: 2026-10-29T19:11:28+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640692 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475572-en.html - anchor: #n3640219 - Companies mentioned: 友達、台積電、廣達電腦 友達 announced that it would sell its Taichung Phase 2 plant to 台積電 for NT$38.8 billion, with an estimated gain of NT$18.5 billion. It also terminated the planned sale of its Huaya plant to Quanta after negotiations broke down and will invest the recovered funds in new technology research and development. Facts: - 友達 announced that its board approved the disposal of its Taichung Phase 2 plant to 台積電 for NT$38.8 billion. - 友達 estimates that selling its Taichung Phase 2 plant will generate a disposal gain of NT$18.5 billion. - 友達 terminated the sale of its Huaya plant after failing to reach an agreement with 廣達電腦 on usage specifications and the delivery schedule. - The Taichung Phase 2 site sold by 友達 includes a fifth-generation plant and a 7.5-generation plant. - 友達 Chairman Peng Shuang-lang said the company is focusing on an asset-light operating model and adjusting its asset allocation by putting its assets to better use. - 友達 has approved more than 24 billion yuan in additional capital expenditures cumulatively this year, and approved another 5.7 billion yuan today. ## 〈jpp-KY Factory Visit〉Targeting “Power,” a Key to AI Development; Energy-Related Components Win Major Orders, Shipments to Begin This Quarter - Published: 2026-10-29T18:47:12+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640687 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475262-en.html - anchor: #n3639897 - Companies mentioned: jpp-KY、經寶精密、經寶 經寶精密 (jpp-KY) has successfully entered the supply chain of a major Thai power management company, with energy products set to enter mass production this quarter. Second-quarter revenue was 1.204 billion yuan and gross margin topped 42%, both record highs. Analysts are optimistic about the outlook, citing rising power demand driven by AI computing. Facts: - 經寶精密 has successfully entered the supply chain of a leading Thai power management company and will expand into the markets for high-end power cabinets, battery backup unit (BBU) modules and power storage components. - 經寶精密's related energy products entered the mass production phase this quarter. - 經寶精密 reported consolidated revenue of 1.204 billion yuan for the second quarter, with gross margin topping 42.1%. - 經寶精密 posted second-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of 4.41 yuan, bringing EPS for the first half to 8.54 yuan. - 經寶精密's production base is located at Bangpu Industrial Estate in Samut Prakan, Thailand. ## Equipment maker 牧德科技 recoups more than half its share capital in Q3; EPS reaches 14.92 yuan for the first 3 quarters - Published: 2026-10-29T18:41:55+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640669 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475260-en.html - anchor: #n3639898 - Companies mentioned: 牧德科技 牧德科技's profits grew in the third quarter of 2026, with demand for AI-related equipment driving revenue to a record high. Growth is expected to continue in 2027. Facts: - Net profit after tax was 327 million yuan in the third quarter of 2026, up 36.15% year on year, with quarterly EPS of 5.12 yuan. - Net profit after tax was 954 million yuan in the first 3 quarters of 2026, up 23.59% year on year, with EPS of 14.92 yuan. - Revenue was 1.092 billion yuan in the third quarter of 2026, with a gross margin of 59.64%. - AI-related equipment accounted for about 70% of demand in 2026, a share expected to rise to 80-90% in 2027. - Fourth-quarter operating momentum differs from the usual seasonal trend and is expected to be the strongest quarter of the year. ## Research firm estimates global AI server shipments will top 2.5 million units; 廣達, 鴻海 and 緯穎 rank among the top 5 suppliers - Published: 2026-10-29T18:40:10+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640680 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475264-en.html - anchor: #n3639899 - Companies mentioned: DIGITIMES、廣達、鴻海、緯穎、輝達、博通、Google、亞馬遜、世芯、聯發科、甲骨文、SpaceXAI、微軟、Anthropic、Nebius、Celestica、戴爾、美超微 DIGITIMES forecasts global AI server shipments will exceed 2.5 million units in 2026, with Taiwan's 廣達, 鴻海 and 緯穎 ranking among the top 5. Smooth shipments of 輝達's GB300 are boosting the share of GPU-based models, while NVL72 is becoming the mainstream rack configuration and Neo Cloud is a strong buyer. Facts: - Global AI server shipments will exceed 2.5 million units in 2026, including 2.37 million high-end AI servers equipped with HBM, up 56% year on year. - Taiwan's 廣達, 鴻海 and 緯穎 rank among the top 5 suppliers of high-end AI servers in 2026. - High-end AI servers using 輝達 solutions are expected to account for more than half of the market in 2026, while the share using 博通 solutions is projected to fall to 29%. - The share of shipments made up by NVL72 rack systems is expected to rise from 24% in 2025 to 42%, making them the largest category. - Neo Cloud is expected to account for 17% of high-end AI server purchases, making it the fastest-growing customer group. ## At the bottom, it's 100% bearish: Silergy, Yageo and 華新科. - Published: 2026-10-29T18:34:23+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640684 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475261-en.html - anchor: #n3639900 - Companies mentioned: Fed、微軟、SK海力士、甲骨文、Alphabet、主計總處、中經院、智原、穩懋、鼎元、康全電訊、麗臺、矽力*-KY、力智、華新科、佳世達、瀚宇博、競國、精成科、大立光、玉晶光、景碩、精測、聯電、世界先進、倫元投顧 Taiwan stocks fell in a short-term pullback, breaking below the quarterly moving average, amid a disappointing Alphabet earnings report and geopolitical concerns. Despite strong economic data, investors are advised to focus on the AI infrastructure supply chain and adopt a defensive strategy of buying on dips rather than chasing highs. Facts: - Taiwan stocks fell 667 points at the close to 46,368, with trading value of about 789.2 billion yuan. - 主計總處預估2026年GDP成長率達11.05%，中經院10月最新預測上修至12.16%。 - Export orders topped US$100 billion for the second consecutive month in September. - An earnings report from Alphabet that fell short of expectations, along with uncertainty over energy prices, inflation and the Middle East situation, dampened investors' appetite for buying. - Stocks worth watching include 智原, 穩懋, 鼎元, 康全電訊, 麗臺, 矽力*-KY, 力智, 華新科 and 佳世達. ## [Review of high-volume gainers] Is the Taiwan market pullback a gift? One thing you must never do amid market volatility - Published: 2026-10-29T18:30:20+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640682 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475263-en.html - anchor: #n3639901 - Companies mentioned: 聯準會、甲骨文、美光、SanDisk、微軟、Alphabet、CoreWeave、台積電、鴻海、輝達、聯發科、麗台、美超微、東台、穩懋、同泰、智原、佳世達、泓德能源、吉祥全、鼎元、華新科、味全、穎漢、AXT、英特爾、亞馬遜 台股今日受獲利了結賣壓影響拉回，三大法人淨賣超816.66億元。聯準會維持利率不變，美股科技股表現分歧但整體反彈。台積電先進封裝產能擴張，聯發科AI ASIC業務獲法人看好，市場關注AI供應鏈基本面支撐企業。 Facts: - The weighted index fell 667.25 points at the close to 46,368.33, with trading volume of 789.152 billion yuan. - The 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of 81.666 billion yuan, while investment trusts bought for 13 consecutive days, with net purchases totaling 199.109 billion yuan. - 聯準會決議將聯邦資金利率目標區間維持在3.75%至4%。 - 台積電 is considering raising prices for CoWoS advanced packaging by 1 to 2 tenths, while delivery times for some equipment have extended to 6 to 8 months. - 鴻海運用Blackwell架構使1,200億參數模型訓練速度提升至過去的2.48倍。 - 聯發科 will hold an earnings briefing on the 30th, and Citi forecasts revenue will rise 30% quarter on quarter in the fourth quarter. - 甲骨文 shares surged 10.73%, and its revenue is projected to reach US$225 billion in fiscal 2030. ## Bank Indonesia steps up support for rupiah; currency rebounds after 6 straight days of losses - Published: 2026-10-29T18:30:09+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640522 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475265-en.html - anchor: #n3639902 The rupiah rebounded sharply on October 29, moving away from record lows, supported mainly by active intervention from Bank Indonesia and dovish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Despite pressure from rising local government bond yields and foreign selling, the exchange rate retreated from 18,223 to the 18,108-18,127 range, suggesting the central bank's measures are having an initial effect. Facts: - After falling for 6 consecutive trading days, the rupiah rebounded strongly on Thursday (the 29th). - The dollar-rupiah exchange rate fell 0.4% from a nearly 5-month high of 18,223 on October 27. - Bank Indonesia will use tools including NDFs, DNDFs, spot market intervention and government bond purchases to stabilize the currency market. - The U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75%–4.00%. - Indonesia's 10-year government bond yield briefly climbed to 7.7%–7.707%, a multi-year high. - The Jakarta Composite Index fell 2% to 5,175.15. ## Don't get shaken out before dawn! The truth behind the shakeout on trading volume below 800 billion; big investors quietly scoop up “2 oversold necessities” - Published: 2026-10-29T18:19:07+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640674 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475266-en.html - anchor: #n3639903 - Companies mentioned: 凱旭投顧、台積電、聯發科、台達電、聯準會、微軟、Alphabet、京元電子、日月光投控、力成 Taiwan stocks plunged amid currency and macroeconomic factors, falling below the quarterly moving average. Analyst 智霖老師 says the market is still in a deleveraging phase, but power and heavy electrical equipment stocks have been unfairly sold off despite strong AI demand. Packaging and testing and PCB stocks have long-term value, and investors are advised to wait patiently for signs of stabilization. Facts: - Taiwan's weighted index fell 667.25 points at the close today to 46,368.33, with trading value of 789.152 billion yuan. - The New Taiwan dollar weakened past 32.5 again. - Heavyweight stocks including 台積電 (2330-TW), 聯發科 (2454-TW) and 台達電 (2308-TW) came under pressure. - Strong demand from AI data centers and high-voltage power grids has caused supply bottlenecks for power supply and heavy electrical equipment companies. - Advanced semiconductor packaging and testing companies 京元電子 (2449-TW), 日月光投控 (3711-TW) and 力成 (6239-TW) showed relative resilience. ## ECB expected to hold rates steady as it assesses turmoil in France and energy risks - Published: 2026-10-29T18:10:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640476 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4475267-en.html - anchor: #n3639904 - Companies mentioned: 歐洲中央銀行、ECB、彭博經濟研究、Bloomberg Economics、德國貝倫貝格銀行、法國安盛集團、AXA Group、Lombard Odier、Algebris 基金管理公司、日本三菱日聯金融集團、MUFG The European Central Bank is expected to keep rates unchanged at 2.50% amid inflation concerns fueled by turmoil in French government bonds and rising energy prices. Policymakers are opting to hold steady and assess the outlook ahead of December, while markets are watching for changes in the central bank's leadership and possible market intervention. Facts: - The European Central Bank is expected to keep its benchmark deposit rate unchanged at 2.50%. - Inflation in the eurozone is currently close to 4%. - France's 10-year government bond yield topped 5%, reaching a 24-year high. - The market expects the deposit rate could eventually rise to 3.25%. - The yield spread between benchmark French and German government bonds widened to a 15-year high. ## 〈Business Climate Indicator〉Longest post-pandemic expansion: 10 consecutive red lights! Score rises to 41 as the National Development Council sees 3 key engines sustaining the streak - Published: 2026-10-29T18:01:42+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640668 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474662-en.html - anchor: #n3639659 The National Development Council released its September 2026 business climate report, with the indicator posting 10 consecutive red lights, a post-pandemic record, and the score rising to 41. With strong momentum in the AI industry, the council is optimistic that exports, investment and consumption will support steady economic growth. Facts: - The September 2026 comprehensive score for the business cycle indicators reached 41, with the signal showing red for 10 consecutive months. - The year-on-year change in overtime hours in industry and services rose from 1.1 in August to 4.6 in September, with the signal changing from green to yellow-red. - The September (9月) leading indicator excluding the trend index was 104.69, up 0.56 from the previous month. - The National Development Council is upbeat that exports, investment and consumption will continue to serve as key engines driving economic growth. - Global cloud service providers’ expansion of infrastructure directly boosted shipments of Taiwan’s electronics and ICT products. ## 研華 posts record Q3 EPS of 7.15 yuan, earns more in first three quarters than all of last year; strong orders continue to grow - Published: 2026-10-29T17:51:07+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640621 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474661-en.html - anchor: #n3639660 - Companies mentioned: 研華、研華(2395-TW) 研華 reported its third-quarter results, with after-tax net profit reaching a quarterly record of NT$6.218 billion and cumulative profit for the first three quarters surpassing the full-year total for last year. Strong demand for edge AI and semiconductors fueled sustained order momentum, driving sharp growth in both revenue and profit. Facts: - 研華 posted after-tax net profit of NT$6.218 billion in the third quarter, with EPS of 7.15 yuan setting a quarterly record. - 研華 cumulative net income after tax for the first three quarters was 14.070 billion yuan, already exceeding its full-year profit last year. - 研華’s third-quarter book-to-bill ratio (B/B Ratio) was 1.64, reaching 2.12 in North America. - 研華’s third-quarter revenue was NT$32.440 billion, up 82.52% year over year. - 研華's new headquarters in Tustin, Southern California, officially opened and began operations. ## Lu Cheng-chang named chairman of 威秀影城, to advance “shared prosperity for business districts, shared foot traffic and shared benefits for members” - Published: 2026-10-29T17:47:12+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640627 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474664-en.html - anchor: #n3639661 - Companies mentioned: 威秀影城、安泰銀行 威秀影城 has elected Dr. 呂政璋 as its new chairman, seeking to deepen its presence in Taiwan and boost member loyalty by drawing on his experience in cross-border management and corporate governance. Facts: - 威秀影城 announced that Dr. 呂政璋 would take over as chairman. - Dr. 呂政璋 holds a doctorate in business administration. - 呂政璋 currently serves as an independent director of 安泰銀行 and a supervisor at Taipei 101. - 呂政璋 previously founded the first membership-based e-commerce platform. - 呂政璋 will promote “shared prosperity for business districts, shared foot traffic and shared benefits for members.” ## 廣達 halts acquisition of 友達’s Taoyuan plant; AI server capacity unaffected - Published: 2026-10-29T17:45:07+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640622 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474665-en.html - anchor: #n3639662 - Companies mentioned: 廣達、友達 廣達 has terminated its NT$19.7 billion deal to acquire 友達’s Taoyuan plant after the parties failed to reach agreement on specifications and timing. 廣達 stressed that its U.S. capacity is sufficient and its AI server capacity plans are unaffected, while it will flexibly assess other overseas expansion options. Facts: - 廣達 announced it had terminated the acquisition of 友達’s Huaya plant in Guishan, Taoyuan. - The deal was terminated because the parties could not agree on the plant’s usage specifications and delivery schedule. - 廣達 had originally planned to spend NT$19.7 billion on the acquisition. - 廣達 stressed that the termination of the deal would not affect its AI server capacity plans. - 廣達’s main capacity for downstream AI server assembly, testing and validation is located in the United States. - 廣達 continues to assess capacity expansion in Thailand, Vietnam and other locations. ## Hong Kong stocks after the close: Hang Seng falls 0.59%, breaks below 23000; tech and AI hardware shares tumble - Published: 2026-10-29T17:40:54+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640518 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474666-en.html - anchor: #n3639663 - Companies mentioned: 聯想集團、中芯國際、華虹宏力、智譜、騰訊控股、阿里巴巴、中際旭創、劍橋科技、長飛光纖光纜、新東方-S、申萬宏源、中國平安、中國人壽、中國財險、中國石油股份、龍源電力、建設銀行、工商銀行 Hong Kong’s major indexes opened lower on Thursday and extended losses, with the Hang Seng falling below 23000 and the technology index plunging. Internet and AI hardware shares tumbled as funds shifted to defensive, high-dividend assets such as insurers and oil stocks. Facts: - The Hang Seng Index fell 0.59%, breaking below the 23000 mark. - The Hang Seng Tech Index plunged 2.84%. - 聯想集團 plunged 6.90%. - 中際旭創 tumbled 10.00%. - 新東方-S plunged 14.03%. - 中國平安 rose 2.56%. - 大市全日成交額達1894.53億港元 ## 7% of its assets tied to the lifeblood of global computing power! Private equity giant 黑石 cashes in as AUM surges to US$1.37 trillion on AI infrastructure - Published: 2026-10-29T17:40:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640618 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474663-en.html - anchor: #n3639664 - Companies mentioned: 黑石、QTS、AirTrunk、Anthropic、OpenAI、CoreWeave The summary of this item is not shown Facts: - 黑石’s total inflows reached US$63.3 billion in Q3 this year and US$271.6 billion over the past 12 months, a four-year high - 黑石’s assets under management (AUM) surged to US$1.37 trillion as of the end of September (9月底), up 10% year over year - 黑石’s infrastructure investment platform AUM rose 40% year over year to US$97 billion; investment returns were 6.4% in Q3 this year and nearly 29% over the past 12 months - 黑石 acquired U.S. data center operator QTS for about US$10 billion in 2021 and spent about US$16 billion to acquire Asia-Pacific leader AirTrunk in 2024 - 7% of 黑石’s roughly US$1.4 trillion in assets is now allocated to AI infrastructure through equity and debt investments ## 006208 plans a “1-for-8” split to attract investors! Is 009816 still worth investing in? Ultimate comparison of the performance, holdings and fees of 0050, 006208 and 009816 - Published: 2026-10-29T17:37:47+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640623 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474667-en.html - anchor: #n3639665 - Companies mentioned: 富邦投信、元大、凱基、臺灣指數公司、FTSE、永豐金證券、證交所 富邦投信 announced plans for a “1-for-8” fund split of 006208 to lower the entry threshold, drawing market attention. The article compares the holdings weights, expense ratios and distribution policies of 006208, established leader 0050 and newcomer 009816, and analyzes the features of each product and the investors they suit. Facts: - 富邦投信 announced that 富邦台50 (006208) will hold a beneficiary meeting on 12月18日 to vote on a fund split, which is expected to follow a “1-for-8” model. - After the split, the minimum cost to buy one lot of 006208 will fall from more than NT$240,000 to more than NT$30,000. - 009816 凱基台灣 TOP 50 has a management fee of just 0.07%, with a projected total expense ratio of about 0.10%. - 009816 has a 30% cap on the weighting of any single constituent; TSMC currently has a weighting of about 42.82%. - 009816 tracks the Taiwan TOP 50 Select Index and is set to list in February (2月) 2026. - 009816 will first allocate the freed-up weighting to the top 20% of constituents by momentum performance. ## 大盤高檔震盪！正2 ETF 規模衝破 2,900 億，散戶開槓桿前必看「4 大避坑指南」 - Published: 2026-10-29T17:30:13+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640620 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474668-en.html - anchor: #n3639666 - Companies mentioned: 元大、富邦、永豐金證券、證交所、PTT 文章介紹台股正2 ETF特性，指出元大00631L規模破2,950億。強調正2具高風險、不適合長期持有，並比較00631L與00675L之差異與費用，提供散戶避坑指南。 Facts: - 元大台灣50正2 (00631L) has surpassed NT$295 billion in assets, with nearly 350,000 beneficiaries. - 正2 ETF透過操作期貨等金融衍生性商品，達成追蹤指數的單日報酬兩倍目標。 - 00631L’s holdings include 159.68% in Taiwan stock futures (TX) and 2.88% in Taiwan 50 ETF futures (NYF). - 證交所提醒槓桿型ETF正2不適合長期持有，僅適合短期交易。 ## Mainland China stocks after the close: Fed holds steady, three major indexes fall - Published: 2026-10-29T17:30:06+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6639946 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474669-en.html - anchor: #n3639667 - Companies mentioned: 美國聯準會、Fed、芝商所、富國銀行 China’s three major A-share indexes fell on Thursday as the Fed held steady, with the ChiNext Index plunging more than 4%. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged, and Chair Powell stressed his determination to fight inflation but gave no clear indication of its December plans. Facts: - China’s three major A-share indexes closed lower on Thursday (29日). - The ChiNext Index fell 4.45% on Thursday to close at 2,517.59 points. - 美國聯準會（Fed） decided to keep the federal funds target range at 3.75%–4%. - Fed officials gave no clear indication of whether they would raise rates in December. - Fed Chair Powell said plans call for rate decisions to be put to a vote at seven of the eight meetings next year. ## ADATA’s first 3 quarters’ profit tops its total for the past 25 years; EPS breaks 100 yuan, setting a new milestone - Published: 2026-10-29T17:22:30+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640617 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474670-en.html - anchor: #n3639668 - Companies mentioned: 威剛(3260-TW) The summary of this item is not shown Facts: - ADATA’s EPS for the first 3 quarters reached 101.47 yuan, with cumulative after-tax net profit of NT$33.65 billion, exceeding the company’s total profit over its 25 years since founding. - ADATA’s third-quarter net profit attributable to owners of the parent reached NT$12.61 billion, up 616.4% year over year, with EPS of 38.69 yuan setting a new quarterly record. - ADATA Chairman 陳立白 said the supply-demand imbalance in the memory market will become more pronounced in 2027, with the DRAM shortage worse than in 2026. - ADATA will pursue three strategies: deepen upstream partnerships to secure supply, focus on strategic customers to support them with scarce resources, and increase the share of enterprise storage and AI application products. ## 耐特 expected to list in mid-to-late November (11月); strong momentum in three high-end applications points to estimated revenue growth of 10-15% next year - Published: 2026-10-29T17:10:27+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640583 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474671-en.html - anchor: #n3639669 - Companies mentioned: 耐特 High-performance composite materials maker 耐特 (8058-TW) announced that it expects to list in mid-to-late November (11月), with the underwriting price tentatively set at 88 yuan per share. Buoyed by demand from semiconductors and AI applications, high-end materials are accounting for a larger share of revenue, which is forecast to rise 10-15% year over year next year. Facts: - 耐特 expects to list in mid-to-late November, with the underwriting price tentatively set at 88 yuan per share. - 耐特 expects revenue to grow 10-15% year over year next year. - 耐特高階材料營收比重從2025年20%，到今年上半年已突破25%。 - Drawing on more than 30 years of composites technology, 耐特 has transformed itself into a materials solutions provider for high-tech industries. - 耐特's 4 core capabilities are formulation design, process stability, customer collaboration and quality validation. ## Major FOMC reform! Warsh: Gradually reduce the number of rate-setting meetings starting in 2027, focusing on long-term strategy - Published: 2026-10-29T17:10:11+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6640539 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4474672-en.html - anchor: #n3639670 - Companies mentioned: 美國聯準會、聯邦公開市場委員會、Inflation Insights、WisdomTree、英國央行 U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Warsh announced that the frequency of rate-setting meetings will be gradually reduced starting in 2027, aiming to optimize policy operations and focus on long-term strategy. The move marks the most significant operational restructuring since 1981. The 美國聯準會 also kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged, signaling continued internal disagreement over the outlook. Facts: - Federal Reserve Chair Warsh announced that benchmark rate-setting meetings will be reduced to 7 per year starting in 2027. - The FOMC will keep the total number of meetings unchanged at 8 per year. - The Federal Reserve voted 10 to 2 to keep the benchmark interest rate in the 3.75% to 4.00% range. - Omair Sharif, president of forecasting firm Inflation Insights, said the October 2027 meeting is highly likely to be the first strategic meeting at which interest-rate decisions are not discussed. - When Warsh chaired a review of the 英國央行 in 2014, he helped the bank reduce its annual policy meetings from 12 to 8.