First snow falls in Hokkaido, Tohoku and other parts of Japan; Tokyo temperature at 10.4°C | PNN News
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The first snow of the season fell in Hokkaido and the Tohoku region of Japan, while temperatures in Tokyo dropped to 10.4°C. Three months after the Kumamoto earthquake, conditions at evacuation shelters remain concerning, and 永旺夢樂城 expects to resume partial operations by the end of 2026.
Facts
13 centimeters of snow
10.4℃
More than 1000 people are living in evacuation shelters
UN General Assembly passes resolution calling on US to lift sanctions on Cuba | PNN News
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution calling on the United States to lift its embargo on Cuba, with 130 votes in favor, 17 against and 25 abstentions. It was the lowest level of support among countries in the resolution’s history. The US criticized the Cuban government, and the two sides engaged in heated exchanges and a diplomatic confrontation at the meeting.
Taoyuan City council candidate Si Guangyang investigated over alleged vote-buying; prosecutors search premises and question him | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taoyuan City council candidate Si Guangyang was investigated and questioned after prosecutors searched premises over alleged vote-buying. Changhua Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin, Taoyuan candidate Lin Ming-yi and Taipei City Councilor Lin Shih-tsung were also separately investigated over alleged vote-buying or corruption.
Facts
This year (2026)
June this year (2026)
A banquet with more than ten tables
Investigators on the morning of the 29th
Took at least 7 people into custody
Investigators on the 28th
In 4 teams.
A three-day, two-night trip
Took 8 people, including Lin Shih-tsung, in for questioning
Hong Kong government releases investigation into Wang Fuk Court fire; flammable bamboo scaffolding netting contributed to blaze | PNN News
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee released an independent investigation report into the Wang Fuk Court fire, which found that flammable netting on bamboo scaffolding contributed to the disaster. Housing Bureau Secretary Winnie Ho resigned, taking political responsibility.
A high-speed train collision in Spain left 68 people dead, making it Europe’s deadliest rail accident since 2013. The crash was caused by a control center issuing an erroneous instruction after a computer malfunction, sending a train through a red signal at high speed and into the train ahead. Trains were traveling at speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour at the time; the actual collision speed has yet to be confirmed. Anti-government protests took place in Madrid, with demonstrators demanding Transport Minister Puente’s resignation. Prime Minister Sánchez declared 3 days of national mourning and promised a full investigation to restore public trust, while facing pressure for an early election.
Facts
In Spain on the 28th
At 8:30 a.m. that morning
On a 63-kilometer stretch
6 trains
6 minutes later
25 kilometers ahead
At 8:48
5 minutes later
The train was traveling at 160 kilometers per hour
New Taipei election: Su Chiao-hui canvasses at market; Lee Chuan forms neighborhood chiefs' support group ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Chiang Wan-an canceled his events due to health issues, and his wife, Shih Fang-heng, canvassed at Hukwang Market on his behalf for the first time. Su Chiao-hui canvassed at Sanchong Fruit and Vegetable Market, while Lee Chuan formed a support group of neighborhood chiefs with Hou Yu-ih appearing in support.
Facts
Chiang Wan-an reportedly felt unwell after wrapping up his events on the evening of the 28th
The 4.04 million residents are my biggest constituency
About 800 neighborhood chiefs from 29 districts gathered at the scene
We will give it our all on the 30th
It was confirmed on the evening of Nov. 27 at Ban 1
German Chancellor Merz meets Takaichi Sanae, says UN prohibition on force applies to Taiwan Strait ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
German Chancellor Merz visited Japan and met with Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, saying the UN prohibition on the use of force applies to the Taiwan Strait and expressing concern over tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Meanwhile, Chinese military drills have been frequent, and officials from the United States and Japan, as well as Taiwan Defense Minister Wellington Koo, have stressed the importance of maintaining military readiness, peace and stability.
Cabinet approves amendments to Juvenile Justice Act, raising parole threshold for juveniles convicted of serious crimes ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Executive Yuan and Judicial Yuan jointly approved a draft amendment to the Juvenile Justice Act and sent it to the Legislative Yuan for review. Key provisions include raising the parole threshold for juveniles convicted of serious crimes to one-half of their sentence, having courts decide whether to expunge criminal records, expanding procedural protections for victims, and strengthening prosecutors' investigative authority in cases involving adults and juveniles who commit crimes together.
Taiwan's three major fact-checking organizations issue voluntary code, urge parties not to create or spread malicious deepfakes ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taiwan's three major fact-checking organizations issued a voluntary code, urging political parties and candidates to pledge not to create or spread malicious political deepfakes, and calling on anyone who mistakenly believes and forwards such content to remove it immediately and label it as corrected.
US and Japanese defense chiefs reach agreement to jointly produce advanced missiles in Japan ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
US Defense Secretary Hegseth and Japan's Shinjiro Koizumi announced an agreement after talks to jointly produce in Japan AMRAAM air-to-air missiles carried by F-35 fighter jets and share technology. Hegseth also met with the defense chiefs of the Philippines and South Korea to strengthen security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Facts
This December (2026)
Early next year (2027).
The 58th US-South Korea Security Consultative Meeting
Indonesian students and civic groups protest, demand forest fires be declared a national disaster ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Hundreds of Indonesian students and members of civic groups protested in Jakarta and elsewhere, demanding that the government declare the forest fires a national disaster and address the blazes. They also questioned President Prabowo's policy priorities. Polls show Prabowo's approval rating has fallen, and authorities have filed lawsuits against companies involved.
Decline does not mean dementia; doctor says key difference is the timeline ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A doctor said the key difference between normal aging and dementia is the timeline: decline unfolds over several years, while changes associated with dementia occur more quickly. Activities at adult day-care centers and repeated practice can still help older adults slow decline and retain their independence and dignity.
Explainer》Son buys father's house for 10 million and pays for it! Tax bureau reveals 1 key point: it could still count as a gift
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article explains that a property sale between relatives within two degrees of kinship may still be treated as a taxable gift if the funds come from a loan or guarantee provided by the seller. It stresses the need to prove that the buyer supplied the funds and that the sale price was reasonable, and outlines how gift value is assessed and other related taxes.
Facts
As a general rule, property sales between relatives within two degrees of kinship are treated as gifts, unless the buyer can provide solid proof of actual payment and show that the purchase money was not lent or guaranteed by the seller.
If the buyer's payment comes from a loan from the seller, it does not meet the conditions for avoiding treatment as a gift, even if the funds were transferred.
In 2026, each donor is entitled to a gift tax exemption of NT$2.44 million per year.
For gift-tax purposes, land is valued at its officially announced current value, while houses are valued according to the assessed standard price.
Gift tax uses a progressive three-tier tax rate; taxable net gifts of up to NT$28.11 million are subject to 10%.
AI boosts demand for semiconductor materials and environmental engineering! 崇越 posts record Q3 EPS of 10.39 yuan and EPS of 25.19 yuan for first 3 quarters, accelerates expansion in the Americas, Europe and Asia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Benefiting from AI-driven demand, 崇越科技 posted record revenue and profit in the third quarter, with EPS reaching 10.39 yuan. Cumulative EPS for the first 3 quarters reached 25.19 yuan. The company is accelerating the development of localized service networks in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and expanding its international trade show partnerships.
Facts
崇越科技's consolidated revenue for the third quarter reached NT$23.67 billion, up 34.9% year over year
崇越科技's net profit attributable to owners of the parent in the third quarter was NT$2.02 billion, up 82.8% year over year, with EPS reaching 10.39 yuan
崇越科技's cumulative net profit attributable to owners of the parent for the first 3 quarters of this year was NT$4.87 billion, with EPS rising to 25.19 yuan
崇越科技 increased its number of partners at the SEMICON West trade show in the United States from 14 to 21
崇越科技 plans to attend SEMICON Europa in Munich, Germany, on Nov. 10
The third-quarter gross margin fell to 34.1%, down 1.5 percentage points from the previous quarter.
AI-related revenue has nearly reached half of the company's revenue.
Original液冷系統第三季營收約250億元，約占整體營收13%
台達電's board has approved the establishment of a large production base in Penang, Malaysia, with a 5-year goal of reaching the scale of its Thailand plant.
Zhang Linghe and Jing Boran both lose out! TOP10 most handsome male leads in modern romance Chinese dramas: The winner is the ultimate example of striking Chinese looks, and viewers are completely won over by the end.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article reviews modern romance Chinese dramas aired between October 2023 and October 2026, combining PTT community reviews and the actors' looks to select the TOP10 most handsome male leads of the past 3 years. Song Weilong's The Sun Like Me takes the top spot, Zhang Linghe's Love You ranks second, and Bai Jingting's The First Frost comes in third.
Facts
The review covers modern romance Chinese dramas aired between October 2023 and October 2026.
Song Weilong takes the top spot among the most handsome male leads in modern romance Chinese dramas of the past 3 years for The Sun Like Me.
Zhang Linghe ranks No. 2 for his role as He Suyi in Love You.
Bai Jingting takes third place for his role as Sang Yan in The First Frost.
Xu Kai ranks No. 10 for playing entrepreneur Han Ting in As Beautiful as You.
Wang Anyu plays top student Chen Luzhou in Our Hot Love, co-starring with Liu Haocun.
He Yu stars as Jin Chao in Double Track, alongside Yu Shuxin in a romance about a reunion after a long separation.
William Chan plays business elite Shen Haoming in Love's Ambition, starring Zhao Lusi.
日月光 sees general-market growth continuing next year! Forecasts growth of more than 20% this year, as demand from automotive, industrial and AI-related sectors offsets weakness in phones and PCs.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At its investor conference, 日月光投控 disclosed that its general-market packaging and testing business is forecast to grow by more than 20% this year, boosted by demand from the automotive, industrial and AI-related sectors. However, AI infrastructure is driving up component costs, putting pressure on the EMS division's gross margin. Fourth-quarter operating margin is forecast at about 2%.
Facts
日月光投控 forecasts full-year growth of more than 20% in its general-market packaging and testing business this year.
AI infrastructure is driving up component demand and costs, squeezing gross margins in electronic manufacturing services (EMS).
EMS operating margin was 3.3% in the third quarter.
Fourth-quarter EMS operating margin is forecast at about 2%.
CPO mass production to begin in the fourth quarter, with next year's revenue forecast to exceed $500 million! 日月光投控 sees LEAP business doubling in 2027.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
日月光投控 said at its investor conference that CPO mass production will begin in the fourth quarter, with revenue in 2027 expected to exceed $500 million. The 2026 LEAP revenue forecast has been raised to more than $4 billion, and capital expenditure will increase to $11.5 billion to meet capacity needs.
Facts
日月光 began mass production of CPO in the fourth quarter of this year, with revenue forecast to exceed $500 million in 2027.
日月光 raised its 2026 LEAP revenue forecast from $3.7 billion to more than $4 billion.
日月光 raised its 2026 capital expenditure to $11.5 billion, with about 60% allocated to LEAP.
日月光 forecasts revenue of more than $1 billion for Full Process CoWoS in 2027, with yields already at mass-production levels.
日月光 has 22 construction projects underway in Taiwan, and more than half are expected to begin contributing some revenue before 2027.
DPP legislator Lin Chun-hsien campaigns by calling for a vote for Chiang Wan-an; fan page mocks him: “Didn't expect him to be the first to come forward.”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Comments by DPP legislator Lin Chun-hsien expressing support for Chiang Wan-an while campaigning sparked controversy, with a fan page criticizing his change of stance.
威剛's EPS topped NT$100 in the first 3 quarters, with Q3 earnings of NT$38.69 per share setting another record. Chen Li-bai: DRAM shortages will be more severe in 2027.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Facts
威剛's third-quarter revenue was NT$52.993 billion, up 265.2% year over year.
威剛's third-quarter net profit after tax was NT$12.905 billion, up 616.4% year over year.
Chen Li-bai expects the DRAM shortage in 2027 to be more severe than in 2026.
威剛 will increase its SSD and enterprise SSD market share and expand the proportion of products for AI applications.
碩陽電機's rare-earth-free motors target the semiconductor and AI liquid cooling markets; Korean office established to accelerate overseas expansion.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
碩陽電機 has launched rare-earth-free reluctance motors targeting the semiconductor and AI liquid cooling markets, and established a Korean office to expand overseas business.
Facts
碩陽電機's reluctance motor uses a rotor made from stacked silicon steel sheets and requires no rare-earth magnets.
碩陽電機 has mastered core technology for reluctance motors ranging from 0.75 to 7.5 kW.
碩陽電機's 90-frame reluctance motor is in mass production, while its 100-frame product is being introduced.
碩陽電機 is advancing applications for 500- to 2,500-watt cooling motors for the semiconductor and AI industries.
碩陽電機 has established a Korean office to strengthen service in the Northeast Asian market.
Why did Kevin Tsai appear at Shen Po-yang's campaign headquarters? He reveals for the first time that it was “related to the raid on a gay bar” and shares his candid feelings.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kevin Tsai publicly explained for the first time why he appeared at Shen Po-yang's campaign headquarters, saying it was related to the recent raid on a gay bar and sharing his personal feelings.
Original一組電腦破117萬！蘋果Mac Studio M5 Ultra頂規加XDR螢幕、鍵盤滑鼠完整價格曝光
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
蘋果 has launched the Mac Studio with an M5 Ultra chip. The top configuration, with an optional 512GB of memory, pushes the price of the computer alone above NT$1 million to NT$1,050,400; the complete setup costs NT$1,178,480. It is aimed at on-device AI and professional workloads.
Facts
The top-spec Mac Studio M5 Ultra is priced at NT$1,050,400.
Upgrading unified memory from 96GB to 512GB costs an additional NT$542,500.
A complete desktop computer setup including a display, keyboard and mouse costs NT$1,178,480.
The base Mac Studio M5 Ultra is priced at NT$199,900.
The Studio Display XDR is priced at NT$119,900.
The highest-end Mac Studio M5 Ultra configuration features a 36-core CPU and an 80-core GPU.
With the education discount, the two main products can save buyers about 10萬5,000 yuan.
Japan’s queen of competitive eating feasts across Yunlin, Chiayi and Tainan, from salt worker lunchboxes to a feast of fresh oysters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japan’s queen of competitive eating, Angela Sato, visited Taiwan’s Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan coast in 2026 for a 4-day, 3-night culinary journey, promoting salt industry culture and distinctive fishing village cuisine. The trip combined travel platform deals with domestic tour buses to boost local tourism.
Facts
Japan’s queen of competitive eating, Angela Sato, visits the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan coast for a 4-day, 3-night culinary journey
交通部觀光署雲嘉南濱海國家風景區管理處 has brought together salt industry culture, fishing village products and distinctive cuisine under “2026 Salty Wave”
Michelin Green Star chef Chang Hao-fu has teamed up with local businesses to develop a feast featuring fresh Dongshi oysters and local seafood, “鱻蚵宴”
The management office has teamed up with Klook to offer deals on selected accommodations and itineraries, and partnered with 易遊網 on domestic tour buses to make transportation more accessible for visitors.
A press conference promoting the results was held at Xue Xue Institute in Taipei. Tourism Administration Deputy Director-General Wang Chun-hung, 臺北市旅行商業同業公會 Chair Chen Yi-hsuan and tourism industry representatives attended.
Does Hu Gua support Shen Po-yang or Chiang Wan-an for mayor? The entertainer finally speaks out: “I’ll go vote”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Entertainer Hu Gua said publicly for the first time that he would vote in the Taipei mayoral election contest between Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an, but did not say whom he supports.
European Central Bank President Lagarde resigns abruptly! She will step down early in February next year as interest rate decisions draw attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
European Central Bank President Lagarde has announced that she will resign early, stepping down on February 7, 2027, ahead of the originally scheduled end of October. Attention is focused on what she will do next and the effect on ECB interest rate policy.
Facts
The president of 歐洲中央銀行, Lagarde, has resigned and will step down on February 7, 2027.
Lagarde’s term was originally scheduled to end in late October 2027, making this an early departure.
Observers speculate that Lagarde’s next destination after stepping down will be the World Economic Forum.
Lagarde has informed European Council President Costa of her decision to step down.
The news of Lagarde’s resignation broke just as the European Central Bank was about to announce its interest rate decision.
Companies mentioned：歐洲中央銀行、European Central Bank、ECB
Research in Nangang, manufacturing in Xizhi! Su Chiao-hui joins Shen Po-yang to develop a smart healthcare and biotech industry corridor in northern Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Su Chiao-hui, the DPP’s New Taipei mayoral candidate, and Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang appeared together at Fushan Yan in Xizhi on the 29th, proposing a “research in Nangang, manufacturing in Xizhi” plan to combine the industrial strengths of Taipei and New Taipei and create a smart healthcare and biotech corridor. They also outlined plans for a second high-tech industry corridor in Xizhi and several public infrastructure projects.
Facts
Su Chiao-hui and Shen Po-yang attended a ceremony together at the Xianying Zushi Temple at Fushan Yan in Xizhi on the 29th.
Su Chiao-hui proposed “research in Nangang, manufacturing in Xizhi” as the core concept for a smart healthcare and biotech industry corridor.
Nangang has strengths in smart healthcare, biotech research and technological innovation, while Xizhi has a foundation in precision manufacturing and medical device production.
Su Chiao-hui plans to bring together container yards and traditional industrial zones along the Keelung River valley to establish a second high-tech industry corridor in Xizhi.
Su Chiao-hui and Shen Po-yang will hold the “Shen-mo-la! This Hui Will Win! Night of Vigilance” event on the evening of November 6.
Hsu Hsin-ying leads rival in poll! Hsu Wei-yuan: “True gold fears no test”—visiting 13 townships and winning hearts with pragmatic policies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kuomintang Hsinchu County mayoral candidate Hsu Hsin-ying leads Cheng Chao-fang with 44.1% support in the latest poll. Spokesperson Hsu Wei-yuan said the result showed that voters认可 her substantive policy proposals and efforts to connect with residents.
Facts
Hsu Hsin-ying has 44.1% support in the Hsinchu County mayoral poll, ahead of rival Cheng Chao-fang’s 37.7%.
Hsu Hsin-ying has a 47.8% likelihood of winning, compared with 38.7% for Cheng Chao-fang, a gap of 9.1 percentage points.
The poll had 1070 valid samples and was conducted from 115年10月25日至10月26日.
Hsu Wei-yuan, spokesperson for Hsu Hsin-ying’s office, said the poll showed that she was “true gold that fears no test.”
Hsu Hsin-ying’s policy proposals include widening the Yangtou section of National Highway 1, increasing nighttime and holiday respite care, and providing older adults with smart health wristbands.
Bus service still skips runs despite council demanding improvements for over a year! Hsieh Chao-chi presses over Route 28 chaos, demands a report card from the Transportation Bureau
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Long-running delays and missed runs on Kaohsiung’s Route 28 have sparked public discontent. Hsieh Chao-chi, an independent city council candidate, is calling on the Transportation Bureau to disclose the results of its efforts to improve service and has made three demands: an immediate reporting system, a review of capacity during peak medical appointment hours, and enforcement of penalties and performance assessments.
Facts
Residents have long complained about delays and missed runs on Kaohsiung’s Route 28. A bus that is supposed to come every half hour may take an hour to arrive, or even as long as 90 minutes.
Hsieh Chao-chi, an independent candidate for the 11th City Council district covering Zuoying and Nanzih, heard complaints from several residents about unreliable bus schedules while canvassing recently.
The issue was discussed at the city council as early as May 2025, when the city government pledged to require the operator to make improvements. More than a year later, residents are still facing the same problems.
Route 28 runs through Nanzih, Zuoying and Sanmin districts, serving stops near medical facilities including Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital and Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital.
Hsieh Chao-chi called for three improvements: an immediate alert and backup dispatch system for service disruptions, a comprehensive review of capacity during peak hours for older adults’ medical visits, and regular publication of on-time performance rates.
Free of charge, and free to create. Video-generation AI “AIVideoFree” relaunches; all 12 models, including Veo, Kling and Seedance, available with free credits, with no watermark and commercial use permitted
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Video-generation AI service “AIVideoFree” has relaunched, making 12 video models and 10 image models, including Veo and Kling, available with free credits. Use is permitted commercially with no watermark, and no credit card registration is required; credits are awarded upon new registration.
Expanding purchases of Bobby Wagon furniture in Chiba Prefecture | 買取マクサス市川本八幡店 launches a pre-check service to distinguish genuine and reproduction items
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
買取マクサス市川本八幡店, operated by 株式会社わたるコーポレーション, will step up purchases of Bobby Wagon furniture from Nov. 1, 2026, and launch a pre-check service to distinguish genuine items from reproductions.
【Shisui, Chiba Prefecture】A total of 115 vendors from across Japan will gather over 2 days! “CHIBA DOG FESTA” set for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
プレミアムドッグフェスタ will hold “CHIBA DOG FESTA” on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, at 酒々井プレミアム・アウトレット in Shisui, Chiba Prefecture. A total of 115 vendors from across Japan will take part. Highlights include Halloween and Christmas photo booths, veterinarians on site from JPB動物病院グループ, and access to the dog run at ベルズカフェ.
Facts
115 vendors
Oct. 31, 2026
Nov. 1
About 7 minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社TORINO、プレミアムドッグフェスタ、CHIBA DOG FESTA、酒々井プレミアム・アウトレット、ベルズカフェ、JPB動物病院グループ
クリームチームマーケティング合同会社 released 山口尚大’s 3rd book, “Brand Management for Cosmetics and Health Food D2C,” on Oct. 30, 2026. The practical guide explains strategies for winning customers in competitive markets, a method for designing a brand by comparing it to an airplane, and specific approaches to management decisions.
【Starts today】M!LK’s Jinto Yoshida stars! New Friday drama “Deki-ai: Actually, the Strongest Hero” announces Jinto Yoshida’s new song “Shape of Love” as its ending theme! Unveiled during the premiere on Friday, Oct. 30, at 11 p.m.!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
TOKYO MX announced that Jinto Yoshida’s newly written song “Shape of Love” will serve as the ending theme for the new Friday drama “Deki-ai: Actually, the Strongest Hero,” starring Yoshida of M!LK. The song will be unveiled during the premiere on Oct. 30 and released for streaming on Nov. 9.
Expanding furniture purchases of フリッツ・ハンセン and Carl Hansen in Chiba Prefecture | 買取マクサス市川本八幡店 launches a pre-check service to distinguish genuine and reproduction items
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
買取マクサス市川本八幡店, operated by 株式会社わたるコーポレーション, will step up purchases of furniture by フリッツ・ハンセン and カール・ハンセン＆サン from Nov. 1, 2026, and launch a pre-check service to distinguish genuine items from reproductions.
Facts
From Nov. 1, 2026
10:00～20:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社わたるコーポレーション、買取マクサス市川本八幡店、フリッツ・ハンセン、FRITZ HANSEN、カール・ハンセン＆サン、CARL HANSEN & SØN
Magic Touch: A Memoir by Music Producer Masanori Sasaji
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The memoir “Magic Touch” by music producer Masanori Sasaji will be published by 株式会社シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント on Nov. 25, 2026. It recounts behind-the-scenes stories from his work with Spitz, Uniquorn, Princess Princess and others.
Achieving 97.8% satisfaction! Behind the scenes of an “anniversary event” that draws out employees’ enthusiasm
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社揚羽 will hold an online co-creation seminar with 株式会社プライムプレイス on Nov. 12, 2026, presenting a case study in which the company achieved 97.8% satisfaction at its 20th-anniversary event.
Barbering and beauty in one place! “STACON 2026,” a hybrid event for the barbering and beauty industries, wraps up successfully in Shibuya
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The hybrid event “STACON 2026,” offering both barbering and beauty experiences, was held on Oct. 5, 2026, at or MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya, Tokyo, and concluded successfully.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
6 people performed
Companies mentioned：360WORLD 合同会社、or MIYASHITA PARK
Even a small shock could send markets tumbling again! Bank of America avoids big bets before year-end, keeps close watch on AI debt risks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The macro trading team at 美國銀行 is reducing risk exposure through year-end amid market fragility. FICC head Carlos Fernandez-Aller said political events and concerns about AI-related debt could widen credit spreads and trigger another wave of position unwinding, but government bonds’ hedging role has recovered amid the Federal Reserve’s commitment to fighting inflation.
Facts
The macro trading team at 美國銀行 is reducing risk exposure through year-end to avoid making big bets.
Carlos Fernandez-Aller, co-head of macro trading in Bank of America’s FICC division, warned that markets are fragile and a small surprise could trigger a wave of position unwinding.
Political protests in France have pushed a measure of French bond risk to its highest level since the eurozone debt crisis.
Brazilian President Lula’s reelection triggered a sell-off in the currency, which on Monday recorded its biggest drop in more than 20 years.
Bank of America’s FICC macro trading business saw revenue fall 17% year over year in the third quarter.
Investors are concerned that technology companies are taking on massive debt to fund AI investments, prompting signs of risk aversion in credit markets.
Fernandez-Aller attributed the rise in government bond prices to Federal Reserve Chair Warsh’s stronger commitment to fighting inflation.
It’s not just the stock price plunging! Google’s default insurance also gets more expensive as AI investment returns face renewed doubts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Alphabet’s weak third-quarter earnings sent its shares lower and raised CDS costs, reflecting market concerns over returns on its AI investments.
Facts
Alphabet’s third-quarter revenue fell short of market expectations, while advertising revenue growth slowed to its lowest pace in more than a year.
The 5-year credit default swap (CDS) spread on Google debt briefly rose 5.3 basis points to 84 basis points.
This year, trading volume in CDS tied to the 10 largest hyperscalers and chipmakers has climbed to more than 8 times last year’s level, reaching $176 billion.
CDS trading in 甲骨文 (ORCL-US) has been the most active, with 2026 volume rising to nearly 6 times last year’s level, reaching $46.8 billion.
Gavan Nolan, executive director of fixed-income pricing at S&P Global, said creditors also face the risk of losses if AI investments fail.
Companies mentioned：Google、Alphabet、ICE Data Services、Meta、博通、標普全球市場財智、巴克萊、SpaceX、甲骨文
Billionaire Ackman bets on only a handful of stocks! His investing rule: target companies that will still be valuable in 20 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Billionaire Ackman laid out his investing principles in a podcast interview, emphasizing the need to target companies that will still be valuable in 20 years, particularly those with royalty-based business models resembling annuities. His fund holds concentrated positions in technology stocks such as 亞馬遜 and 微軟, and he said companies face a binary choice in the AI era: benefit from it or be disrupted.
Facts
The portfolio of Ackman’s fund includes companies such as 亞馬遜, 微軟, Meta, 優步, 威士卡 and 萬事達卡.
After buying 網飛 in 2022, Ackman sold the shares at a loss of about $400 million, but revealed in August this year that he had invested in 網飛 again.
潘興廣場’s closed-end fund went public in the spring this year and has risen 42% over the past three months, but fell 16% in October.
Ackman said most companies cannot build models to estimate what the next 10 to 20 years will look like, so he would not consider researching them.
Can rate hikes cool the AI boom? The Fed whisperer reveals Warsh’s policy dilemma
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
《華爾街日報》 reporter Nick Timiraos cited Fed official Kevin Warsh's views, noting that high interest rates have begun to weigh on AI investment and that economic growth momentum is spreading to sectors beyond AI, creating a dilemma for rate decisions. Markets reacted cautiously, while rising long-term U.S. Treasury yields reflected concerns about long-term inflation.
Facts
As expected, the Fed held rates steady on Wednesday, and markets broadly expect another rate hike in December.
《華爾街日報》 reporter Nick Timiraos wrote that Chair Kevin Warsh has made 2 observations about the U.S. economy.
Nvidia faces a cash-burning challenger! Google sells billions of dollars in chips, but cash flow comes under pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Alphabet will sell its self-developed AI chips, TPUs, to external customers, driving Google Cloud revenue to double. But stocking up and capital spending have put pressure on cash flow, weighing on the stock.
Facts
Google parent Alphabet has generated billions of dollars in revenue by selling its self-developed AI chips, previously used only internally, to external customers.
TPU sales made a significant contribution to Alphabet's Google Cloud revenue more than doubling year over year in the third quarter.
Alphabet's cash continued to flow out on a net basis due to advance inventory purchases and data center investment, and its stock fell nearly 11%.
Alphabet announced last year that it would supply Anthropic with TPUs worth tens of billions of dollars.
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said sales of TPU systems are expected to increase further this quarter and expand significantly in 2027.
More room for the Fed to hike rates? U.S. initial jobless claims unexpectedly fell last week, while continuing claims also declined
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 194,000 last week, reflecting low levels of layoffs in the labor market. Stable employment and elevated inflation give the Federal Reserve room for a possible rate hike by year-end, with another hike expected in December.
Facts
U.S. initial jobless claims unexpectedly fell to 194,000 last week
Initial claims came in below the 199,000 forecast in a Reuters poll and the 200,000 forecast in a Wall Street Journal poll
Initial claims have stayed below 200,000 for most of the time since mid-September
Continuing jobless claims fell by 21,000 to 1.701 million in the week ended October 17
The Fed held its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% to 4.00% on Wednesday
The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2% in September.
Economists expect the Fed may raise rates in December to fight inflation above its 2% target
Business association chief Hsu Shu-po on the industry's “K-shaped divergence”: Hopes government will step up support for traditional industries and service-sector transformation
Third-quarter revenue from the semiconductor packaging and testing business was NT$151.485 billion, with a gross margin of 30.6%, up 3.3 percentage points quarter on quarter and 8 percentage points year on year
Third-quarter revenue from electronics manufacturing services was NT$93.469 billion, up 42% quarter on quarter and 35% year on year; gross margin was 8.3%, down 0.6 percentage points quarter on quarter
Revenue for the first 3 quarters totaled NT$608.89 billion, with a gross margin of 21.2%, up 4.2 percentage points year on year
A gross margin above 30% in the packaging and testing business will become the new operating floor
U.S. welcomes Pakistan's restoration of access to its airspace for Taiwanese airlines, opposes Beijing's coercion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. State Department welcomed Pakistan's restoration of access to its airspace for Taiwanese airlines and opposed Beijing's coercion. Pakistan had previously refused access, citing its “one China policy,” but later approved China Airlines and 長榮航空 flights through its airspace.
Lee Chuan-chin livestreams with Huang Kuo-chang, says age is not an issue and hopes to change election culture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-chin of the Kuomintang livestreamed with Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang. Lee said age is not an issue and ability is what matters, expressing hope for a change in election culture. He also proposed a New Taipei Dome and a New Taipei Arena.
Facts
The New Taipei Dome will be completed within 8 years
Rock pillar collapses in central Turkey's “fairy chimney” tourist hotspot, killing 2
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Heavy rain triggered a landslide in Göreme, a tourist area in the stone city of Nevşehir province in central Turkey, causing 1 towering rock pillar to collapse. 2 people were killed and 1 was injured.
Pakistan temporarily closed its airspace to Taiwan; EU stresses freedom of overflight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pakistan temporarily refused to allow 台灣航空公司 to enter or exit its airspace, citing support for “One China.” An EU spokesperson stressed that freedom and safety of overflight should be upheld and that connectivity should not be disrupted for political purposes.
Networking equipment could be affected by PHP vulnerability; cybersecurity agency urges review of settings and prompt updates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Digital Affairs' Administration for Cyber Security received threat intelligence from Israel's Dream Security indicating that 25 firewalls and networking devices in the United States, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan may have been compromised through the PHP vulnerability (PHP2Shell). The agency warned that devices remain at risk if their management interfaces are exposed to the internet and have not been patched, and urged government agencies and businesses to review their settings and update promptly.
Post-disaster reconstruction along the Mataian Creek continues; Water Resources Agency: Accelerating work on second line of defense
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier Cho Jung-tai inspected progress on post-disaster reconstruction along Mataian Creek in Hualien. The Water Resources Agency said it is accelerating work on a second line of defense and high-standard levees, and has completed extensive river dredging to restore flood conveyance capacity.
Vice President Hsiao joins 7 women as honorary co-chairs, promotes “七好市長”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim announced that she would serve as honorary co-chair alongside 7 female candidates for county-administered city mayor, endorsing “七好市長” and calling on voters to support women leaders on Nov. 28.
Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued a notice of free overflow at Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir, with discharge into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County and East, North and Xiangshan Districts in Hsinchu City. The public is urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
內政部消防署 issued a closure notice for the apartment fire incident in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, reminding the public to stay away from the restricted area.
台灣自來水公司 will carry out temporary valve and hydrant operations in several neighborhoods in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, for emergency water supply adjustments, resulting in a water outage.
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
A power outage by 台電 will prevent the Longgou and Luguang booster stations from operating. 台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for several neighborhoods in Wugu District, New Taipei City.
台灣自來水公司 will conduct functional tests of water-control valves ahead of district-based pipeline network construction in parts of Zhongliao Township and Caotun Township, Nantou County, from the evening of 2026年10月29日 through the afternoon of 30日, with water outages implemented in stages.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for multiple areas of Tainan City as it carries out emergency repairs to a leak in front of 83, Lane 155, Kunda Road, Yongkang District.
藥華藥(6446) invited to 黑石財經 earnings conference, “Strategic Taiwan Investment Forum,” on 11/13 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
藥華藥(6446) was invited to attend the earnings conference at the “Strategic Taiwan Investment Forum,” hosted by 黑石財經 on 115年11月13日, to discuss the company's business operations.
藥華藥(6446) invited to London conference hosted by 傑富瑞, “Jefferies London Healthcare Conference,” from 11/16 to 11/19 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
藥華藥(6446) was invited to attend the “Jefferies London Healthcare Conference,” hosted by 傑富瑞 in London from 115年11月16日至19日, to discuss the company's business operations.
台康生技(6589) breast cancer drug EG1206A 420 mg injection marketing authorization application formally accepted by 歐盟EMA - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
台康生技(6589) announced that its marketing authorization application for the 420 mg liquid injection of its biosimilar EG1206A (Pertuzumab Biosimilar) has been formally accepted by the 歐盟藥品管理局(EMA).
台康生技(6589) breast cancer drug EG1206A 420 mg injection marketing authorization application formally accepted by 歐盟EMA - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
台康生技(6589) announced that its marketing authorization application for the 420 mg liquid injection of its biosimilar EG1206A (Pertuzumab Biosimilar) has been formally accepted by the 歐盟藥品管理局(EMA).
Health Calendar | The TGIF effect: The brain releases dopamine ahead of the weekend, creating an especially joyful “Friday feeling” - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
Why do Fridays always make us feel especially motivated? It's the brain's “TGIF effect”! Combined with the famous marshmallow experiment, the effect occurs when the brain uses its ability to delay gratification to get through a long workday, then releases a large amount of dopamine through its reward system on the eve of a holiday, producing intense anticipation and happiness.