NYT: Chinese female executive’s close ties with Jensen Huang raise suspicions of intelligence gathering for Beijing; 輝達 says interactions were normal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New York Times reported that Huang Le (Alice Huang), a Chinese national and female executive, was gathering intelligence for Beijing and had close ties with 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang. 輝達 responded that their interactions were normal and that customers had not received sensitive information.
Facts
The United States has been investigating Megaspeed since late 2024
The company listed her as general manager during its first 8 months
Singaporean authorities questioned Huang Le in 2025
Zhang Shengmin added to Chinese Communist Party Politburo; scholar says move ends absence of military representatives
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenum elected Zhang Shengmin as a Politburo member, ending a record of no additions since 1994. Scholars said the move was intended to reassure the military and ensure it has a seat in the Politburo, while stressing that the anti-corruption campaign and political loyalty requirements will continue. Xi Jinping’s prospects for another term remain secure.
Facts
5th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee
21st Party Congress
Second half of 2027
After 1994
The Chinese Communist Party’s 14th Central Committee Fourth Plenum
Taiwan Lottery 539 Draw No. 115262: No jackpot winner
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The winning numbers for Taiwan Lottery 539 Draw No. 115262 were drawn, with no jackpot winner. There were 198 second-prize winners, each receiving NT$20,000; 39 first-prize winners in the 3-Star Lottery, each receiving NT$5,000; and 10 first-prize winners in the 4-Star Lottery, each receiving NT$50,000.
Why Kevin Tsai appeared at Puma Shen’s campaign rally: Police raid on gay bar was key
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kevin Tsai said one reason he appeared at Puma Shen’s campaign rally was the Taipei police raid on a gay bar in Ximending. He said he did not care about being boycotted by China or having his reputation ruined, and hoped Taiwan’s elections would see less polarization.
European Central Bank holds interest rate steady at 2.5%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep its interest rate unchanged at 2.5%, warning that tighter financing conditions could affect inflation and economic growth. It also announced that President Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7 next year.
Su Chiao-hui joins Puma Shen at incense-offering event in Xizhi, pledges smart healthcare and biotech corridor across Taipei and New Taipei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen and New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui appeared together at an incense-offering event. Su proposed linking the strengths of Nangang and Xizhi to build a smart healthcare and biotech industry corridor focused on “research and development in Nangang, manufacturing in Xizhi,” and integrating container yards and traditional industrial zones along the Keelung River valley to attract technology industries.
Lithuania to introduce universal conscription in 2032, raising annual call-ups to 7,500
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced that Lithuania plans to introduce universal conscription in 2032 to address security threats and expand its defense mobilization capacity. The number called up each year will rise from about 5,000 currently to 7,500, while women will continue to serve on a voluntary basis. The government decided to delay implementation until 2032 to allow time to prepare military training capacity, barracks and instructor staffing, and plans to train about 300 instructors and build related facilities.
Alphabet earnings fuel concerns over AI spending; U.S. stocks open lower, Nasdaq falls more than 1%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Alphabet’s earnings fueled market concerns about soaring AI costs, and U.S. stocks opened lower. The Nasdaq fell more than 1%, while the Dow Jones and S&P 500 also declined. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as investors assessed the latest inflation data.
U.S. Q3 GDP expands 3.4%, above expectations; core inflation rises 3.1% year over year in September
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Q3 GDP expanded 3.4%, above expectations, while core inflation rose 3.1% year over year in September, in line with forecasts. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and jobless claims fell to their lowest level since mid-July.
Facts
GDP) expanded 3.4%
Core inflation rose 3.1% year over year in September
Ugandan Embassy: 27 citizens who fought for Russia in Ukraine confirmed or presumed dead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ugandan Embassy in Russia confirmed, based on information from Russia, that 27 Ugandans who joined the Russian military to fight in Ukraine were confirmed dead or presumed dead.
Facts
27 Ugandans who joined the Russian military to fight in Ukraine
11 were confirmed dead
The bodies of the remaining 16 have not been found
More than 1,400 citizens from 36 African countries
Haiti plans to resume elections in 2027; if held successfully, they would be the first in more than 10 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Haitian authorities announced plans to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in July and October 2027. If held successfully, they would be the country's first elections in more than 10 years, since 2016.
Attendance at 5th CPC plenum hits record low; Hong Kong media say anti-graft efforts need to address root causes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 5th Plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee concluded. Hong Kong media analysis said the attendance rate of Central Committee members hit a low not seen since reform and opening-up began in 1978, at about 74%, as members faced disciplinary action over corruption. It said that after more than a decade of anti-graft campaigns, China needs to turn its resolve to pursue a sweeping crackdown into efforts to explore ways to address the root causes.
威剛's earnings in the first 3 quarters surpass its total profits over 25 years; earnings per share reach NT$101.47
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
威剛's net income attributable to the parent company reached NT$32.55 billion in the first 3 quarters, surpassing its total profits over 25 years since its founding, with earnings per share at NT$101.47. Chairman Chen Li-bai expects the DRAM shortage to worsen and business to be brisk in the 4th quarter.
Facts
NT$12.61 billion
Earnings per share of NT$38.69
Net income attributable to the parent company of NT$32.55 billion in the first 3 quarters
Earnings per share topped NT$100, reaching NT$101.47
嘉晶: Fire affects less than 10% of total capacity; backup measures activated
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A localized fire broke out at 嘉晶's new epitaxy plant. The affected capacity is less than 10%. The company has activated backup measures and has adequate insurance coverage, with no material impact on its financial or business operations.
Facts
Less than 10% of total capacity and output value
One of the company's 5 production plants
Equipment restoration is estimated to take about 1 to 2 weeks
吉晟生 set to become the first listed nuclear medicine drugmaker; TLC targets Japan with new drug
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
吉晟生 has passed its listing application and is expected to list at the end of December, becoming the country's first listed nuclear medicine drugmaker. TLC is partnering with 日本臟器製藥 to advance the development and commercialization in Japan of TLC599, a new drug for degenerative knee arthritis.
Facts
The company was founded in 2011
Expected to list at the end of December this year
Listing application approved by 櫃買中心 on October 28 this year
Completed the acquisition of 100% of 禮曼生技's equity
Currently operates 2 PIC/S GMP nuclear medicine drug manufacturing plants
A 3rd nuclear medicine drug plant is being built in Miaoli
TLC599 has completed a Phase 2 pharmacokinetic study in Japanese patients with degenerative knee arthritis
Currently conducting a Phase 3 multiregional clinical trial in Japan and the United States
Development in Japan is being advanced by a pharmaceutical company with nearly 90 years of history
UK steps up efforts to boost societal resilience; Taiwan's experience shared in Parliament
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The UK government has launched a "Prepare" public awareness campaign lasting at least 3 years to strengthen societal resilience. Taiwan representative to the UK Yao Chin-hsiang visited the UK Parliament in April to share Taiwan's experience in whole-of-society defense resilience.
Hou Yung-ching: Taiwan's IC design sector is not entirely weak amid AI boom; 聯發科's competitiveness grows
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
TSIA Chairman Hou Yung-ching said that not all Taiwanese IC design companies are at a disadvantage amid the AI boom, and that 聯發科 is far more competitive than it was 5 years ago. 鈺創 Chairman Lu Chao-chun said the industry is developing unevenly, while system makers face fewer problems.
Death toll in Spain high-speed train collision rises to 69; 3 days of national mourning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The death toll from a high-speed train collision in Spain has risen to 69, and the country has declared 3 days of mourning. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited the scene and vowed to determine the cause. A RENFE train collided with an IRYO train, and train drivers launched a strike.
瑞儀 earns NT$2.31 per share in 3rd quarter; Kaohsiung plant 7 to make meta-lenses and other products
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
瑞儀光電 reported 3rd-quarter earnings per share of NT$2.31, with revenue and gross profit each rising 2% quarter over quarter. Its Kaohsiung plant 7 is expected to be completed in 2027 and will produce meta-lenses and other products. Its latest meta-lens, metaEye, won the 2025 SPIE Prism Award and has been adopted by AR glasses, robotics and biomedical customers.
Facts
Earnings per share (EPS) of NT$2.31
3rd-quarter revenue of NT$11.3 billion
Gross profit of NT$2.4 billion
Operating profit reached NT$1.1 billion
Gross margin for the first 3 quarters was 21.7%
Expected to be completed and begin production in 2027
Class 100 cleanroom
Optical waveguide products completed prototyping in 2026
The Power Lottery draw No. 115087 was held tonight. The winning numbers in the first area were 26, 11, 37, 06, 03 and 16; the winning number in the second area was 01.
The winning numbers in Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115262 were 22, 02, 21, 11 and 14; the 3-digit lottery result was 043, and the 4-digit lottery result was 6644.
91APP: Hacking incident may affect 4.79 million consumers; compensation applications open
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
E-commerce technology services company 91APP released an investigation report on a hacking incident, confirming that the personal data of about 4,798,255 consumers may have been accessed. Chairman Ho Ying-chi and executives bowed and apologized, and the company opened compensation applications through February 1, 2027.
Taiwan to continue as chair of APEC New and Renewable Energy Group, deepening regional cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The APEC Expert Group on New and Renewable Energy Technologies (EGNRET) meeting was held in Tainan and confirmed Taiwan’s continued chairmanship. Chu Cheng-nan of ITRI will serve as chair, while Thailand’s Yaowateera Achawangkul was re-elected vice chair, with the aim of deepening regional energy cooperation and technological innovation.
Italy concludes investigation into stalking and threats against Teacher Li; Chinese community leader accused of carrying out transnational repression
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Milan prosecutors in Italy have concluded their investigation into the stalking and threats against “Teacher Li,” a Chinese dissident living in Italy. The 10 suspects are accused of conspiracy and transnational repression. The alleged ringleader, Wang Songqiang, is accused of acting on behalf of Chinese police and maintaining contact with diplomatic personnel and the United Front Work Department to suppress dissidents over an extended period.
Facts
10 suspects
4 of them charged with conspiracy
The other 6 suspects
34 years old this year
57-year-old Wang Songqiang
8 Chinese citizens suspected of taking part in surveillance and repression of dissidents in Italy
Companies mentioned：中央社、Giornale La Voce、Il Foglio、微信、華人街、LinkedIn
Former governor Perng Fai-nan also impersonated; Central Bank warns public not to be scammed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Bank clarified that social media accounts had been set up impersonating former governor Perng Fai-nan and warned the public not to be scammed.
No cross-party consensus on fare discounts for military families; bill provision held for negotiations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee passed some articles of the “Act on Preferential Treatment for Military Personnel and Their Families” in an initial review. A proposal to offer military family members discounted fares on public transportation was held for negotiations due to a lack of cross-party consensus; most of the other articles passed with amendments.
Man who provided knife-sharpening services charged with vote-buying posts NT$500,000 bail; New Taipei councilor Liao Yi-kun calls it a regular activity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei councilor Liao Yi-kun was detained and denied visits over allegations of vote buying by offering free knife sharpening and holding banquets before the election. The New Taipei District Court granted him bail of NT$500,000. Liao said these were long-running, regular community service activities.
Facts
Released on NT$500,000 bail
The market price for knife sharpening is about NT$150 to NT$200
Searches conducted at 12 locations, including Liao Yi-kun’s home and service office
What happened to Google? Alphabet sinks 13% in early trading, on track for worst post-earnings performance since going public
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Google parent Alphabet’s shares plunged after its earnings report, as a sharp free cash flow deficit and lower-than-expected search revenue fueled concerns about returns on AI investment and its competitive position.
Facts
Alphabet (GOOGL-US)(GOOG-US) shares fell 12.78% in early trading Thursday (29), temporarily standing at US$283.37 per share.
Alphabet reported negative free cash flow of US$9.07 billion in Q3, far below analysts’ forecast of negative US$2.7 billion.
Alphabet maintained its full-year capital expenditure forecast at US$195 billion to US$205 billion.
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Alphabet’s Q3 search advertising revenue rose 12% year over year to US$63.35 billion.
Ben Barringer, global technology research director at Quilter Cheviot, said Alphabet’s poorly handled earnings call weighed on the shares.
Alphabet Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler said some of the search business was affected by the lower monetization potential of AI Mode.
U.S. Stocks Open Lower: When Will AI Spending Pay Off? Alphabet Earnings Disappoint and Inflation Adds Pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks opened lower on Thursday after earnings from Alphabet and 開拓重工 fell short of expectations, fueling concerns about returns on AI investments. Meanwhile, the U.S. September PCE inflation rate rose 3.6% year over year. After the Federal Reserve held rates steady, investors worried that price pressures could affect the rate outlook, sending technology and semiconductor stocks broadly lower.
Facts
Alphabet (GOOGL-US) (GOOG-US) plunged 11% in premarket trading, with third-quarter free cash flow at negative $9.07 billion.
The U.S. September PCE inflation rate rose to 3.6% year over year, above the previous 3.4%.
The Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 480 points, or nearly 1.8%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped nearly 2.3%.
DoorDash announced it would acquire Maplebear (CART-US), parent company of grocery delivery platform Instacart, for $65 per share.
開拓重工 expects only modest fourth-quarter revenue growth, and its shares plunged 10%.
三星電子 (005930-KR) fell 4.1% as its chip division's profit missed expectations and capital spending increased.
Brent crude fell 1% to $114.10 a barrel in premarket trading, while U.S. crude fell 2.21% to $100.51 a barrel.
ECB Holds Rates Steady, Focuses on Energy Inflation and Lagarde's Successor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The European Central Bank held rates steady, but President Lagarde's announcement that she would step down early drew attention. Surging energy prices have intensified inflationary pressures in the euro zone, while economic growth is expected to slow.
Facts
The European Central Bank kept its deposit rate at 2.50%, its main refinancing rate at 2.65%, and its marginal lending rate at 2.90%.
ECB President Lagarde announced she would step down early in February next year.
Oil prices rose more than 6% amid the impact of the Iran war, while natural gas prices hit a nearly 4-year high.
The euro zone's September Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached 3.8%.
The euro zone's economic growth is expected to slow to 0.2% in the third quarter.
Networking chipmaker 瑞昱 said at its earnings call that higher ASPs could help keep fourth-quarter operations from experiencing the usual seasonal slowdown. The company expects steady revenue growth in 2027 and said Wi-Fi 8 solutions will ramp up in the second half of next year. It also set a medium- to long-term target for HPC and edge AI to account for 30% of revenue by 2030.
Facts
瑞昱 is benefiting from a higher average selling price (ASP), driven by a high-end product mix and price adjustments, and expects fourth-quarter operations to defy the seasonal slowdown.
瑞昱 expects Wi-Fi 8 solutions to begin ramping up in the second half of 2027.
瑞昱 has set a target of raising the share of revenue from high-performance computing (HPC) and edge AI to more than 30% by 2030.
Ethernet penetration in the global new-car market has exceeded 50%.
瑞昱's multi-gigabit Ethernet solutions now account for more than 40% of its total Ethernet revenue.
Earnings Beat, but Shares Crater! 開拓重工 Falls More Than 10% Premarket—What Is the Market Worried About?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
開拓重工 beat third-quarter revenue and earnings estimates, but slower growth in unfilled orders and an unchanged full-year outlook raised concerns about the staying power of AI infrastructure spending, sending its shares down more than 10% in premarket trading.
Facts
開拓重工 reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 revenue of $20.68 billion, up 17% year over year and above the $20.55 billion forecast in a LSEG survey.
開拓重工 reported adjusted third-quarter earnings per share of $7.20, above the market estimate of $7.08.
開拓重工's total third-quarter unfilled orders hit a record $78.1 billion.
開拓重工 shares fell 9.59% in premarket trading after the earnings release, with the stock at $645.00 per share.
開拓重工's power and energy business posted third-quarter revenue of $8.9 billion, up 18% year over year, making it the company's largest revenue source.
開拓重工 kept its full-year tariff cost estimate at about $2.2 billion.
Robust Business Investment and Consumer Spending Lift U.S. Third-Quarter GDP Annualized Growth to 3.4%, Beating Expectations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. GDP grew at an annualized rate of 3.4% in the third quarter, above expectations, driven mainly by business investment and household consumption, showing economic resilience. Inflationary pressures persist, and the Federal Reserve held rates steady as it continues to monitor conditions.
Facts
U.S. third-quarter GDP, seasonally adjusted and annualized, grew at 3.4%, significantly above the second quarter's 2.2% and ahead of expectations for 3.2%.
Equipment spending's contribution to GDP reached its highest level since 2011, excluding the post-pandemic recovery period.
Household consumption grew at an annualized rate of 3.8%, above expectations of 3.4%, maintaining strong momentum for a second consecutive quarter.
The September Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.5% month over month, its largest increase in 6 months, and 3.6% year over year.
The Federal Reserve decided to keep its benchmark interest rate in the 3.75% to 4% range.
U.S. September PCE Inflation Rises 3.6% Year Over Year, in Line With Expectations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The September PCE data released by 美國經濟分析局 showed that both headline and core PCE inflation were in line with expectations. However, monthly growth in personal spending and income both fell short of market expectations, suggesting consumer momentum may be slowing.
Facts
The U.S. September Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 3.6% year over year.
The core PCE price index rose 3.1% year over year in September.
Personal spending rose 0.5% month over month in September.
Personal income rose 0.2% month over month in September.
The PCE price index rose 0.5% month over month in September.
Fire at Hsinchu Science Park Plant: 嘉晶 Says Affected Capacity Is Below 10%, With No Major Operational Impact
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A fire broke out at 嘉晶's Hsinchu plant, affecting less than 10% of capacity. No one was injured, and operations are expected to resume in 1-2 weeks, with no major impact on the business.
Facts
A fire broke out at 嘉晶電子創新廠, located in Hsinchu Science Park.
No one was injured in the fire.
The affected production lines account for less than 10% of 嘉晶's total output value and total capacity.
Restoration of the 6- and 8-inch epitaxy equipment is estimated to take about 1 to 2 weeks.
嘉晶 has full commercial property and business interruption insurance coverage.
Networking chip leader 瑞昱 reported its third-quarter 2026 results, benefiting from demand for networking infrastructure and upgrades in product specifications. Quarterly after-tax net profit reached NT$4.1 billion, with EPS of NT$8.05. EPS for the first three quarters totaled NT$23.91, demonstrating strong profitability.
Facts
瑞昱 reported third-quarter 2026 after-tax net profit of NT$4.1 billion and earnings per share of NT$8.05.
瑞昱 reported third-quarter revenue of NT$37.73 billion, up 27.9% year over year.
瑞昱's gross margin in the 3Q was 47.4%, down 2.3 percentage points year over year.
瑞昱's operating profit in the 3Q was NT$4.14 billion, up 33.1% year over year.
瑞昱's inventory turnover days rose to 136 days in the 3Q.
Personal computer-related applications accounted for about 30% of 瑞昱's revenue in the 3Q.
瑞昱's cumulative earnings per share for the first three quarters reached NT$23.91.
日月光投控 reported its 2026 third-quarter results, with revenue and profit both hitting record highs and gross margin topping 30%. The company raised its full-year capital expenditure to US$11.5 billion to expand LEAP advanced packaging and testing capacity, and expects revenue from the business to double in 2027.
Facts
Consolidated net revenue in the 2026 third quarter reached NT$244.2 billion, up 28% quarter over quarter and 45% year over year.
The group's consolidated gross margin climbed to 22.1%, while its operating margin jumped to 13.6%.
ATM semiconductor packaging and testing business gross margin surged to 30.6% in the 3Q, breaking through a long-standing structural ceiling.
The full-year 2026 capital expenditure budget was raised to US$11.5 billion.
LEAP revenue in 2027 is forecast to double from 2026.
〈台達電 Earnings Call〉Q4 revenue forecast to rise quarter over quarter, with gross margin no lower than the previous quarter; large production site to be set up in Malaysia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
台達電 said at its earnings call that Q4 revenue is expected to rise quarter over quarter, while gross profit is expected to remain flat; AI business accounts for half of revenue. The plan to build a plant in Penang, Malaysia, was approved, with a goal of reaching the scale of its Thailand operations in 五 years.
Facts
台達電 Chairman Cheng Ping said fourth-quarter revenue would definitely exceed third-quarter revenue, and the gross margin would be no worse than in the third quarter.
AI-related business has accounted for about half of 台達電's total revenue this year.
台達電's liquid-cooling revenue for the first three quarters was about NT$25 billion, accounting for about 13% of total revenue.
台達電's board has approved the establishment of a large production site in Penang, Malaysia.
台達電 estimates that global data center capital expenditure could reach US$1.2 trillion to US$1.5 trillion next year.
台達電 plans to begin mass production of SOFC next year, while high-voltage direct current (HVDC) ±400V products began shipping in the 3Q.
Foreign investors dump NT$68.8 billion in stocks, slash holdings of 聯電 by 129,000 lots; 友達 and 群創 also caught in the sell-off
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks plunged 667.25 points at the close on the 29th. Foreign investors switched from net buying to heavy net selling of NT$68.82 billion, hammering heavyweight stocks including 聯電, 友達 and 群創. Investment trusts continued to be net buyers, purchasing NT$8.65 billion, demonstrating the strength of independent buying.
Facts
Foreign investors switched from net buying to net selling on the 29th, with net sales of NT$68.82 billion.
Investment trusts were net buyers of NT$8.65 billion and have been net buyers for thirteen consecutive trading days.
Proprietary traders switched from net buying to net selling, with net sales of NT$21.5 billion.
Foreign investors sold a net 50,000 lots of 友達 and 46,000 lots of 群創.
德微科技 posted growth in both revenue and profit in the 2026 third quarter, benefiting from global supply chain restructuring and demand for AI applications. It is actively expanding capacity and upgrading technology, strengthening vertical integration, and targeting the automotive and industrial control markets.
Facts
Consolidated revenue in the 2026 third quarter was NT$908 million, up 13.37% quarter over quarter and 32.46% year over year.
After-tax profit in the third quarter was NT$127 million, doubling from a year earlier, with earnings per share of NT$2.4.
Cumulative consolidated revenue for the first three quarters was NT$2.394 billion, up 22.5% year over year; after-tax profit was NT$314 million, and EPS reached NT$5.91.
德微 has advanced debottlenecking and production line upgrades at its Taoyuan packaging and testing plant and the wafer fab of 亞昕科技, expanding capacity and improving production efficiency.
From the dot-com bubble to the financial crisis, is this “rarely wrong” indicator putting markets on alert again?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Katie Brockman, an analyst at The Motley Fool, said recent pullbacks in U.S. stocks and a rising fear index make the yield curve inversion indicator worth watching, as it has accurately predicted past recessions. Although the curve is no longer inverted, uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy remains, and investors should focus on the fundamentals of high-quality companies to achieve long-term returns.
Facts
U.S. stocks have recently seen volatile pullbacks, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq indexes down about 2%, 3% and 5%, respectively, from their highs this year.
The Fear and Greed Index, which reflects market sentiment, fell to 32, in the “fear” zone.
Since the 1970s, yield curve inversions have preceded almost every recession.
In February 2000, the spread between 10-year and 2-year U.S. Treasury yields inverted; just one month later, the stock market officially entered a bear market.
The yield curve inverted again in 2006, followed by the onset of the Great Recession in the United States in late 2007.
Since January 2000, the S&P 500 has gained more than 750% cumulatively, despite enduring multiple major bear markets.
The yield curve has been uninverted since 2024 and currently slopes downward.
〈國巨 Earnings Call〉No slack season! Q4 revenue and margins forecast to rise quarter over quarter; president says 2026 will end on a strong note
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
國巨 held an earnings call on the 29th. General Manager Wang Dan-ru said fourth-quarter revenue and both margins are expected to rise quarter over quarter, mainly driven by AI demand, and the company is expected to post record results in 2026.
Facts
The overall third-quarter order-to-shipment ratio was close to 2, with specialty products outperforming standard products.
Capacity utilization for both specialty and standard products was close to 95% in the third quarter and is expected to exceed 95% in the fourth quarter.
國巨 continues to improve efficiency, debottleneck and add capacity to meet future demand.
Full-year 2026 revenue and profit both have a chance to reach record highs for 國巨 Group.
Lagarde's early departure will come nearly nine months before the end of her scheduled term.
Former Bank of Spain Governor Pablo Hernández de Cos and former Dutch central bank chief Klaas Knot are considered the strongest candidates to succeed the ECB president.
Pablo Hernández de Cos currently leads in a Bloomberg analyst survey.
When securities firms provide credit, they may check an individual's credit and lending information at financial institutions if the credit limit reaches NT$300 million or 1% of the securities firm's net worth, whichever is higher.
Securities firms must clearly inform clients in advance of the scope of credit-information inquiries and obtain their consent. If clients do not agree, the firms cannot make the inquiries.
For newly approved personal loans, domestic banks may use a cross-industry inquiry mechanism to obtain clients’ credit information from the Taiwan Stock Exchange if the funds are intended for “investment and wealth management.”
Banks have no minimum loan amount for inquiries; instead, they are classified according to the “purpose of the funds.”
A single substrate can determine the fate of computing power: advanced packaging is quietly holding the AI industry hostage. What can be done when chips can be made but there is “no room to package them”?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A report by 集邦諮詢 says competition in AI chips is shifting toward advanced packaging. 台積電’s CoWoS-L leads the market thanks to its yield advantage, while 英特爾 is entering the market with its cost-competitive EMIB-T.
Facts
台積電’s CoWoS-L is expected to remain the mainstream advanced packaging solution for AI chips through 2028, thanks to its mature technology and yield advantage.
台積電 plans to expand the area of its CoWoS silicon interposer to 5.5 times its current size, or about 4719mm², in 2026.
台積電’s CoWoS-L architecture embeds small “local silicon interconnect (LSI)” chips in the RDL, using silicon bridges only in areas that require high-density interconnects.
英特爾’s next-generation EMIB-T also incorporates through-silicon vias (TSVs), allowing current to pass vertically through the bridge directly to the chip and addressing the power-supply bottleneck for high-power AI chips.
集邦諮詢 estimates that 谷歌 may adopt 英特爾’s EMIB-T in 2027, while AWS is still in the testing phase.
Taiwan dollar depreciation boosts foreign-exchange gains; overseas balanced funds and U.S. small- and mid-cap stocks defy the trend in October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Boosted by foreign-exchange gains from the depreciation of the Taiwan dollar, offshore funds in Taiwan rose an average of 0.46% in October. Bond funds gained an average of 1.89%, while U.S. small- and mid-cap stock funds defied the trend with a 4.67% gain. By contrast, technology stocks pulled back amid risk concerns, and Taiwan and Asian equities lagged.
Facts
The Taiwan dollar depreciated 1.83% against the U.S. dollar in October, generating foreign-exchange gains for offshore funds.
The 947 offshore funds approved by 台灣金管會證期局 have gained an average of 0.46% since the start of October.
Bond funds surged an average of 1.89% in October, outperforming stock funds.
U.S. small- and mid-cap stock funds were the top performers in October, surging 4.67%.
Utilities and infrastructure funds led the pack in October, gaining 9.97% and 8.1%, respectively.
Technology funds corrected, falling 2.28% in October.
U.S. government bond funds and dollar-denominated bond funds gained 3.87% and 3.34%, respectively.
〈TSIA Annual Meeting〉AI agents spur rise of new ASIC chip business models; 聯發科 highlights 3 key technology indicators
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
聯發科 General Manager 陳冠州 said at the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association’s 30th anniversary annual meeting that AI agents are driving the rise of ASIC chips, and that 聯發科 is targeting 3 key indicators—advanced computing, interconnects and mass production—to compete in the market.
Facts
聯發科 General Manager 陳冠州 shared his views on ASIC chip business models at 台灣半導體產業協會’s 30th anniversary annual meeting.
Hyperscale cloud service providers invest as much as US$150 billion in a single year.
聯發科’s 3 key technology indicators for ASIC chips are advanced computing, ultra-fast interconnect architectures and mass-production feasibility.
Original聯發科副總經理以上的高階管理團隊中，已有近三成為外籍人才。
聯發科 has fully adopted native AI research and development architectures and processes internally.
About one-fifth of Anthropic’s revenue is concentrated among 2 customers.
OriginalAnthropic 2026 年上半年算力支出已達 89 億美元。
OriginalAnthropic 預估未來在算力容量上的支出可能高達 7,500 億美元。
Personal finance columnist and certified public accountant David Jagielski advises investors to remain cautious and not rush in blindly at the start of trading.
AI hits jobs! Computer science enrollment plunges at U.S. universities, with undergraduate numbers down 18.4% in 2 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Data released by the 美國國家學生資訊交換中心 (NSC) show that computer science enrollment at U.S. universities has fallen sharply amid the impact of AI and changes in the job market. Undergraduate enrollment dropped 18.4% and graduate enrollment 27.1% over 2 years. Overall university enrollment has stagnated, with community colleges the only sector to grow.
Facts
The number of students in undergraduate computer science programs in the United States fell 18.4% in 2 years.
The number of students in U.S. graduate computer science programs fell 27.1% in 2 years.
A report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says computer- and math-related occupations will be among those most affected by AI.
Undergraduate enrollment at U.S. community colleges increased 1.2%.
The number of new foreign students entering in fall 2025 fell 17%.
The number of applications to U.S. universities from overseas fell about 10% this year.
台灣金聯 and 華南銀行 jointly offer funding commitments for project completion to ensure construction projects do not run out of funds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
台灣金聯 and 華南銀行 signed a letter of intent to cooperate on funding commitments for project completion, making 華南銀行 the second state-owned bank to participate. The mechanism sets aside funds to prevent construction projects from running out of money and to protect the interests of all parties.
Facts
台灣金聯 and 華南銀行 signed a “Letter of Intent for Cooperation on Funding Commitments for Project Completion” on the 29th.
華南銀行 is the second state-owned bank to join the initiative, after 合作金庫.
The new funding commitment arrangement allows developers to apply directly for disbursement if a funding shortfall arises during construction, without waiting for work to be suspended for 3 months.
Disbursed funds will be placed in a trust account overseen by 華南銀行, with strict reviews to ensure they are used only for their designated purposes.
台灣金聯 Chair 宮文萍 and 華南銀行 General Manager 黃俊智 signed the letter of intent on behalf of their respective organizations.
Global AI computing performance has surged a hundredfold, sharply compressing the cycle from initial chip design through system validation and mass production to under 三 months.
The number of computing chips in scale-up servers has surged from 8 to 144.
In the traditional server era, it often took two years or more for chips to go from design completion to deployment in data centers. Now, however, product launch cycles have been forced to shrink to one year.
台灣半導體產業協會 held its 30th anniversary annual meeting today (29).
華新: Raw material cost burden intensifies; November stainless steel prices remain unchanged across the board
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Facing pressure from exchange rates and rising raw material costs, 華新 announced that it would keep November stainless steel prices unchanged across the board to stabilize the market and maintain customer competitiveness. It also reported September revenue growth of more than 10% year over year.
Facts
華新 keeps prices unchanged across all stainless steel product lines for November
華新 reported September revenue of 15.891 billion yuan, up 10.13% from the previous month
華新 raised prices for its 316 products for 3 consecutive months starting in August, then kept them unchanged in November
Original華新200系及400系產品自今年5月調漲後已連續6個月維持平盤
華新 recorded revenue of 136.802 billion yuan for the first 三 quarters of this year, up 3.32% year over year
星宇航空 partners with 阿提哈德航空 to expand frequent-flyer mileage cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
星宇航空 announced an expanded partnership with 阿提哈德航空, effective immediately, with reciprocal mileage redemption and accrual now available. The move gives members access to more than 120 destinations worldwide via the Abu Dhabi hub, and offers mileage redemption options in first, business and economy class, aiming to improve the member travel experience.
Facts
星宇航空 announced an expanded partnership with 阿提哈德航空, offering reciprocal mileage redemption and accrual.
星宇航空 COSMILE members can extend their journeys to more than 120 destinations worldwide via 阿提哈德航空's hub in Abu Dhabi.
The partnership covers reciprocal mileage redemption and accrual, with redemptions available in first, business and economy class.
星宇航空 CEO Chai Chien-hua called the partnership an important milestone in the two sides' relationship.
Members can accrue miles and request retroactive credit when traveling on eligible flights.
9 banks back semiconductor distribution leader; 彰銀 and Mega Bank sign syndicated loan agreement of more than 36.3 billion yuan for 大聯大 subsidiary 世平集團
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A 36.3 billion yuan syndicated loan for 世平集團, arranged by 彰銀 and 兆豐銀行, was signed on the 29th to bolster working capital, reflecting market confidence in the leading semiconductor distributor.
Facts
A signing ceremony for a syndicated loan for 大聯大 subsidiary 世平集團, arranged by 彰銀 and 兆豐銀行, was held on the 29th.
The syndicated loan totaled approximately 36.332 billion New Taiwan dollars.
世平興業股份有限公司, 世平363國際(香港)有限公司 and WPI Technology Pte. Ltd. are jointly named as borrowers under the syndicated loan.
Founded in 1980, 世平興業 is a core member of 大聯大控股, the world's largest semiconductor components distributor.
世平集團 distributes and represents more than 50 well-known brands, including major international semiconductor manufacturers.
10th anniversary of bidding system launch! Stock exchange rolls out 4 major upgrades, set to go live on 11/2
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
To mark the 10th anniversary of its bidding system, 臺灣證券交易所 announced that 4 upgrades will go live on November 2, aiming to simplify procedures and make market participation more convenient.
Facts
臺灣證券交易所 announced that 4 upgrades to its bidding system will officially go live on November 2.
Since the bidding system went live in 2016, the number of auction openings has grown from 26 to 132 in 2025.
The upgrades remove the “date of birth,” “landline” and “mobile phone” fields from bid forms.
The field for “withheld winning-bid fees” in the payment and receipt summary file will be expanded from 8 digits to 11 digits.
The valid-bid rate rose from 93.8% in 2016 to 96.3% in 2025.
As of October 13, 2025, the bidding system had successfully completed 122 auction openings.
The stock exchange and the securities firms association are working together to upgrade the system.
New information on Windrose’s major “Ashlands” update revealed, including layered outfits, armor dyeing and mannequins
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ポケットペア has released the 4th development blog about “Ashlands,” a major update for the pirate survival crafting game Windrose, announcing a layered outfit feature, an armor dyeing system and the addition of mannequins.
Facts
Release date: April 14, 2026
5 areas: head, torso, arms, legs and feet
3 color areas: “Primary,” “Secondary” and “Accent”
Digest video released for Day 2 of the “Ensemble Stars!! Cast Live Starry Symphony - Superbloom -” cast concert!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社フロンティアワークス has released a digest video for Day 2 of the “Ensemble Stars!! Cast Live Starry Symphony - Superbloom -” cast concert. The Blu-ray is scheduled for release on Dec. 23, 2026.
Facts
¥29,700 (tax included)
¥10,780 (tax included)
Nov. 22, 2025
December 23, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、株式会社フロンティアワークス、Happy Elements K.K.、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス
Here is a synopsis and preview stills for Episode 4 of the TV anime 『朱色の仮面』, animated by 100studio and airing Saturday, Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m.!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A synopsis and preview stills for Episode 4 of the TV anime 『朱色の仮面』, produced by 100studio, have been released. The episode will air in the evening on Oct. 31.
Facts
100studio
Episode 4
Oct. 31
5:30 p.m.
Oct. 10, 2026
April 2027
Volumes 1–9
May 2021
March 14, 2018
Companies mentioned：株式会社HIKE、100studio、少年画報社、読売テレビ、日本テレビ、TVer、ytv MyDo!、ABEMA、ニコニコ生放送、ABEMAプレミアム、DMM TV、dアニメストア、dアニメストア for Prime Video、dアニメストア for LINEマンガ、dアニメストア ニコニコ支店、FOD、Hulu、J:COM STREAM、Lemino、milplus、Prime Video、TELASA、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、バンダイチャンネル、ふらっと動画、Google TV、HAPPY!動画、ｍilplus、music.jp、カンテレドーガ、ニコニコチャンネル、ビデオマーケット、ビデックス、スタジオ・ルーファス、ハイパーボール、アニモキャラメル、editz、HIKE Inc.
From “owner-dependent management” to “organizational management driven by systems”: SME management consultant Kengo Ikeda publishes his first book, 『経営の仕組みが、中小企業の成長を加速させる』
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
池田健悟中小企業診断士事務所 will release its first book on Amazon on Oct. 9, 2026, explaining how small and midsize businesses can move from “owner-dependent management” to “organizational management driven by systems.” A webinar commemorating the publication will also be held in November.
合同会社海と緑の技術研究舎, a startup from 東京海洋大学, has partnered with ペットプラス, operated by 株式会社AHB, to begin selling “Sanriku Wakame Sprinkle,” a dog food topper made from dried and powdered stems of Iwate-grown wakame, an underused resource.
ミツフジ to take heat-protection wearables from Singapore to ASEAN; company president Mitera to speak at “JSCCP” seminar hosted by 経済産業省 and ジェトロ
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Ayumu Mitera, president and CEO of ミツフジ株式会社, spoke at a “JSCCP” seminar hosted by 経済産業省 and ジェトロ in Singapore on Oct. 28, 2026, introducing wearable technology that estimates core body temperature from pulse waves. The company said it plans to conduct repeated trials with local businesses based in Singapore and roll out heat-protection products across ASEAN countries.
Facts
Approximately 2.41 billion people worldwide
71% of all workers
Approximately 22.85 million cases annually
Approximately 19,000 deaths
74.7% of workers
80% of heat-related workplace accidents
The revised Industrial Safety and Health Regulations took effect on June 1, 2025
Since October 2023, businesses have been required to monitor the heat index (WBGT) for outdoor work, among other measures.
Starting Dec. 1, 2026, businesses will also be required to provide heat-related training and cold drinking water, prepare emergency cooling measures, and provide appropriate work clothes.
Singapore, Oct. 28, 2026
Founded in 1956 as an obi factory in Nishijin, Kyoto
ミツフジ began developing and selling conductive textile products in 1980
It commercialized AGposs® in 2008
Joined 三ツ冨士繊維工業株式会社 (now ミツフジ株式会社) in 2014
Grand Prize at the 1st Forbes JAPAN “SMALL GIANTS AWARD” in 2018
“Kyoto Creators Award” for fiscal 2021
Won the Grand Prize at “Keizaikai Golden Pitch 2025” in 2026
Approximately 120 participants
Companies mentioned：ミツフジ株式会社、経済産業省、ジェトロ、日本貿易振興機構、国際労働機関、厚生労働省、シンガポール人材開発省、シンガポール職場安全衛生評議会、株式会社IGPIグループ、Tokyo Artisan Intelligence株式会社、ST Engineering、Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd、松下電器産業株式会社、パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社、シスコシステムズ合同会社、SAPジャパン株式会社、三ツ冨士繊維工業株式会社、Forbes JAPAN
[tellas survey of 377 dog owners for Dog Day] Approximately 80% want to know where dog food ingredients come from, but only about 1 in 4 know
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
tellas株式会社 announced that a survey of 377 dog owners found that approximately 80% wanted to know where dog food ingredients came from, but only about 1 in 4 knew.
Facts
377 dog owners
76.9% said they want to know the specific place of origin of the ingredients
“Ingredient producers and production sources” was cited by 37.9%
[Table tennis T.League news] Oct. 29 edition: recap of previous matches and schedule for upcoming fixtures (ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 season)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A report on results from the ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 season matches on Oct. 24 and 25 and Oct. 9 and 10, as well as scheduled matches on Nov. 7 and 8 and Oct. 17 and 18. 岡山リベッツ and 日本ペイントマレッツ have been in good form, with notable performances from Kazuki Yoshiyama and Hao Shuai.
Facts
岡山リベッツ 3-2 静岡ジェード
日本ペイントマレッツ 3-1 トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋
岡山リベッツ 3–1 金沢ポート
日本ペイントマレッツ 3–1 九州カリーナ
Three teams are tied with 20 points in the men’s standings
He became the 3rd player in T.League men’s history to reach 70 singles wins
Are longer job listings better? The median length is 930 characters. What set them apart was not “length”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
An analysis report by HRShaker, operated by 株式会社Shake. A survey of 5,578 job listings from 107 companies found a median length of 930 characters, showing that disclosing specific facts—such as pay and overtime hours—contributes more to improving application numbers and click-through rates than “length.”
株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス surveyed annual price changes for apartments in 10 selected districts for its October 2026 edition. Even with the same investment of ¥50 million, values varied by district: Arjan rose by approximately ¥4.1 million, while Palm Jumeirah fell by approximately ¥1.87 million.
Launch of “AKARI AIO Agent,” an AI search optimization content generation service
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
共同ピーアール株式会社 has launched “AKARI AIO Agent,” a paid service that generates content designed for AIO (AI search optimization) from press releases. The target number of client companies for the first year is 100.
The futsal club リガーレヴィア葛飾, operated by 株式会社リガーレ東京, faced マルバ水戸FC at the Mizumoto General Sports Center gymnasium on October 24, 2026, and won 4-1. The match was held as “FBM 50th ANNIVERSARY CONNECT MATCH,” marking the 50th anniversary of chest sponsor 株式会社エフ・ビー・エム. Events included a screening of a company introduction video and booth exhibits.
“spotlog,” a claims processing system specializing in home-visit acupuncture and massage, surpasses 1,000 accounts!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社YTC・PLUS and 株式会社バリュークリエーション announced that the cumulative number of accounts using “spotlog,” a cloud-based claims processing system specializing in home-visit acupuncture and massage, has surpassed 1,000. The companies will work to eliminate fraudulent claims and improve operational efficiency, reducing administrative work time by approximately 80–90%, and will launch new support services, including assistance for new practices and enhanced AI features.
Facts
Surpasses 1,000 accounts cumulatively
Cuts daily and month-end administrative work time by approximately 80%–90%
15,169 elderly people and people requiring long-term care nationwide
[Applications close Saturday, October 31, at 23:59] “Utamakurōsu” revival project surpasses ¥180 million in support! Aims for its final goal of ¥200 million!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
AUGUST株式会社 is developing a remake of the smartphone rhythm game “Utamakurōsu: Smartphone De Culture,” and total crowdfunding support on CAMPFIRE has surpassed ¥180 million. The project is aiming to reach its final goal of ¥200 million and is also accepting applications for 3 additional reward tiers.
Facts
Total support surpasses ¥180 million
Final stretch goal: ¥200 million in total support
¥75 million: Begin development of a home video game console version
¥90 million: Add songs to the recording of the private 3D digital live event “UTA MACROSS SUPER DIMENSION 3D miniLIVE”
¥100 million: Add new songs not included in the smartphone version
¥135 million: Significantly increase the page count of the book edition, “Special Super Dimension Art Book,” and aim to include all illustrations
¥150 million: Begin development of multiple home video game console versions
¥180 million: Add costumes for the songstresses
Companies mentioned：AUGUST株式会社、CAMPFIRE、BIGWEST、MACROSS F PROJECT、MBS、DeNA Co.,Ltd.、xeen.inc
OriginalHoneyWorksサウンドプロデュース“高嶺のなでしこ”11月18日(水)発売ニューアルバム『A World in Our Colors』より先行配信曲「約束」のMVを公開！
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Idol group 高嶺のなでしこ, sound-produced by creator unit HoneyWorks, has released the music video for “約束,” an advance track from its new album “A World in Our Colors,” due out November 18.
2nd Live footage of hololive member Sakura Miko to stream in karaoke rooms nationwide via JOYSOUND’s “みるハコ”! Campaign offers tickets with exclusive merchandise and a chance to win merchandise bearing handwritten signatures!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社エクシング has begun streaming footage of hololive VTuber Sakura Miko’s 2nd solo live through “みるハコ,” the video viewing service for the JOYSOUND karaoke system. Tickets, including options with exclusive merchandise, are on sale, and a campaign is also being held.
ReoNa to release “あの頃死んでしまわなくてよかった,” a new song from her first best album, for advance streaming on December 10!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“あの頃死んでしまわなくてよかった,” a new song included on ReoNa’s first best album “ハロー、アンハッピー,” will be released for advance streaming on December 10, 2026. The album is scheduled for release on February 3, 2027.
1 in 6 people aged 40–74 have difficulty chewing; among those aged 70–74, the figure is approximately 1 in 4. 湯口晃弘, director of Sapporo dental clinic ユアーズデンタルクリニック, analyzed health checkup questionnaires for 28.5 million people.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
An analysis by ユアーズデンタルクリニック, operated by 医療法人令徳会, of health checkup data for 28.5 million people from 厚生労働省 found that 1 in 6 people aged 40–74 have difficulty chewing, with the rate tending to rise with age.
Facts
Among 28,496,629 people aged 40–74
Together, it was 16.78%.
It rises to 24.30% among those aged 70–74.
Companies mentioned：医療法人令徳会、ユアーズデンタルクリニック、厚生労働省、Save Your Teeth.
Beijing Watch | The CPC's Fifth Plenum concludes—is anti-corruption about more than anti-corruption? Zhang Shengmin promoted to Politburo member as military power reshuffle and Taiwan plans take shape!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The CPC's 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenum concluded after adopting a decision on comprehensively and strictly governing the Party. Zhang Shengmin was promoted to Politburo member, and the 21st Party Congress was announced for 2027.
Facts
The CPC's 20th Central Committee Fifth Plenum was held in Beijing from October 26 to 29 and concluded.
Zhang Shengmin was elected as an additional member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau.
The meeting adopted the “Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Several Major Issues Concerning the Sustained Advancement of Comprehensive and Strict Party Governance.”
The CPC's 21st Party Congress will be held in Beijing in the second half of 2027.
Zhang Shengmin previously served as secretary of the Central Military Commission's Discipline Inspection Commission.
The CPC's 20th Central Committee Fourth Plenum adopted recommendations for the “15th Five-Year Plan” in October 2025.
“Master storyteller” Netanyahu's path to reelection: Israel's election deadlock deepens—why can't the opposition bring him down?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Vote counting in Israel's election is complete. The Likud, led by Netanyahu, won 26 seats, the most of any party, but failed to reach the 61-seat threshold, while the opposition also fell short of a majority, creating a stalemate over forming a government. With his narrative skills and political maneuvering, Netanyahu may remain prime minister after coalition talks.
Facts
Netanyahu's Likud is projected to win 26 seats in the election, making it the largest party in parliament.
Israel's far-right governing coalition failed to secure the 61-seat majority needed to form a government.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes.
At least 7萬3000 Palestinian residents have been killed in Netanyahu's military campaign in Gaza.
Netanyahu won the 1996 election with the campaign slogan “Peres will divide Jerusalem.”
Netanyahu has held power for a total of 19 years across 6 terms as prime minister.
Remember to grab tickets home today! 台鐵 and 高鐵 add 56 services; latest ticket-buying guide
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
To handle the election-related rush of people traveling home, 台鐵 and 高鐵 announced a total of 56 additional train services. This article also provides the latest ticket-buying guide.
Wang Wei-chung joins him to respond to political storm; Tsai Kang-yung: “I don't care if I am ruined, but before I disappear, I must say one last goodbye to my Chinese fans”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Host Tsai Kang-yung faced criticism from both Chinese and pan-blue voices after attending the campaign headquarters launch for Shen Bo-yang. In an interview with Wang Wei-chung, he said he was prepared to accept the losses, advocated for rational elections, and said he planned to bid farewell to his fans in China.
Facts
Tsai Kang-yung recently appeared at the campaign headquarters launch for Shen Bo-yang, the DPP's Taipei mayoral candidate, prompting a boycott in China and attacks from the pan-blue camp.
Although Tsai Kang-yung issued a statement saying, “I have never supported Taiwan independence,” the Chinese side still rejected his explanation.
In an interview with Wang Wei-chung, Tsai Kang-yung said he had suffered huge losses but did not care if he was ruined.
Tsai Kang-yung said that if elections can be conducted with openness, rationality and a focus on the issues, then trying is worthwhile despite the risks.
Tsai Kang-yung said that before suddenly disappearing, he must say something to his fans in mainland China and express his gratitude.
NYT: Chinese executive had close ties with Jensen Huang; Huang Le seen by Washington as Beijing intelligence asset
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 紐約時報 reported that US officials consider Megaspeed senior executive Huang Le a Chinese intelligence asset who allegedly passed information about Nvidia AI chips to Beijing. Trump was briefed about a year ago but took no action; the matter remains under surveillance.
Facts
The 紐約時報 reported that US officials consider Megaspeed senior executive Huang Le a Chinese intelligence asset.
Huang Le is suspected of diverting Nvidia's advanced artificial intelligence chips to China.
President Trump was briefed about a year ago but took no action.
Jensen Huang has not yet received a defensive briefing about this surveillance operation.
Huang Le's activity at Megaspeed declined after the US investigation.
LINE calls can now be recorded for up to 1 hour! Video calls can be recorded too: see how to set it up in 3 steps
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
LINE has launched new call recording and video recording features in Taiwan, Japan and Thailand, supporting voice and video calls. Audio can be recorded for up to 1 hour, while video can be recorded for up to 20 or 50 minutes, depending on quality. Users must update to the latest version and enable the setting through LINE Labs. Files are automatically saved to Keep Notes.
Facts
LINE's call recording feature allows calls to be recorded for up to 1 hour.
LINE video calls can be recorded for up to 20 or 50 minutes.
LINE's call recording feature is available to users in Taiwan, Japan and Thailand.
When recording begins, the system plays a voice announcement to both parties on the call.
Call recordings are automatically sent to Keep Notes.
Files not yet sent to Keep Notes are temporarily stored within the LINE app.