Could raising the labor pension contribution rate to 12% slow wage increases? Labor groups lament that retirement savings have not reached 百萬 after 25 years; insiders calculate the cost increase and warn 3 types of workers will be affected
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The financial account “艾倫的理財研究室” says that if the labor pension contribution rate rises from 6% to 12%, corporate labor costs will increase significantly. Profitable companies can absorb the cost, but wage increases may slow at ordinary businesses, while small and medium-sized enterprises face a major impact. Middle-aged and older job seekers and people outside the system will also be indirectly affected.
Facts
The average employer contribution rate to labor pensions was just 6.04% in 2025.
Labor groups are calling for employers’ contribution rate under the new labor pension system to be raised gradually to 12%.
If the contribution rate for an employee earning 38,200元 a month rises from 6% to 12%, the company will spend an additional 27,504元 a year.
The most common outcome for ordinary businesses after costs rise is slower wage growth.
The labor insurance pension is expected to begin adjusting in line with the consumer price index next year（2027）.
Explainer》Taiwan macaques can eat more than 300 plant species in the wild, so why do they snatch food from tourists? The real reason revealed
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This article examines the Taiwan macaque’s diverse diet in the wild, which includes more than 300 plant species and various animal-based foods, and says the main reason they snatch food from tourists is long-term feeding by humans. This behavior not only increases the risk of conflict between people and macaques, but may also weaken their ecological role in seed dispersal. The article therefore urges the public not to feed them and to keep a safe distance.
Facts
According to the National Park Service, Taiwanese macaques feed on more than 300 plant species.
Taiwanese macaques are omnivores. In addition to plants, they prey on insects, frogs, lizards and bird eggs.
Taiwanese macaques adjust their diets with the seasons, eating mainly fruit in summer and relying on stems and leaves in winter.
Some macaques’ food-snatching behavior is linked to people feeding them in the past, convenience stores being set up, and tourists continuing to provide food.
Taroko National Park Headquarters recommends keeping at least 5 meters away from macaques.
Stocks plunge 1,642 points intraday! 台達電 and 致茂 hit limit down as heavyweight electronics stocks tumble—what is behind the broad-based weakness?
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Taiwan stocks came under heavy selling pressure early on the 30th, with the benchmark index plunging 1,642 points. Heavyweight electronics stocks such as 台達電 and 致茂 fell sharply, while only biotech and software stocks rose against the trend.
Facts
Taiwan stocks fell as much as 1,642.07 points intraday on the 30th.
Original台股30日上午成交金額達6,036.75億元。
Stocks including 全景軟體, 明遠精密 and 科妍 hit limit up against the trend.
Don’t throw away your plastic bottles or old clothes just yet! Take them here to earn “50 yuan” in cash. See 全聯 and 全家 locations at a glance.
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ECOCO smart recycling machines and several retailers have launched programs to exchange containers and old clothes for rewards. Redemption rules differ at 全聯, 愛買 and 萬家福, and 愛買’s old-clothes recycling program ends on October 31.
Facts
At ECOCO smart recycling machines, each PET bottle, aluminum can or HDPE milk bottle earns 2 points, while each PP plastic cup earns 1 point.
At 全聯, customers must accumulate 1,000 points to redeem 50 yuan in shopping credit, and each account can redeem only 1 set per week.
愛買’s old-clothes recycling program ends on October 31. Customers can bring 5 pieces of secondhand clothing to the customer service center to get a coupon for “50 yuan off purchases of 500 yuan or more.”
At 愛買, 300 shopping points can be redeemed for 60 yuan, but supplies are limited and the offer ends once they run out. The purchase total at checkout must also be at least 399 yuan.
At 萬家福 and 樂家康, 500 points can be redeemed for a 50-yuan discount code. A single purchase must total at least 500 yuan to use it, and it cannot be combined with other offers.
Largest cryptocurrency theft ever? 幣安 hit by $6.3 billion security incident! Engineer’s laptop suspected of being hacked; $3 billion in assets frozen.
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幣安 has suffered a $6.3 billion security incident after a DevOps engineer’s laptop was compromised, leading to unauthorized withdrawals. 幣安 has frozen $3 billion in assets and suspended deposits and withdrawals, pledging full compensation to maintain user trust.
Facts
幣安 has reported a major security incident estimated to involve as much as $6.3 billion.
A preliminary investigation suggests the incident may have involved a DevOps engineer’s laptop being compromised.
幣安 has frozen about $3 billion in related assets through blockchain partners.
Stablecoin issuer Tether has frozen assets worth nearly $1.57 billion.
Circle froze more than $800 million in the dollar-backed stablecoin USDC.
Bitcoin fell more than 3% at one point in early Asian trading, hitting a low of $76,368.
幣安 announced a temporary suspension of all deposits and withdrawals to complete security checks.
幣安 co-founder He Yi pledged that 幣安 would fully cover all losses.
Companies mentioned：幣安、Binance、Arkham Intelligence、Chainalysis、Tether、Circle、World Liberty Financial、BitGo、Ripple、HashKey Group、TRM Labs、Pangolin Intelligence、Bybit、Coinbase、Strategy
蝦皮’s new store pickup system is here! Pick up parcels directly without waiting in line, 24 hours a day. Online shoppers praise it as “a real public service.”
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蝦皮購物 has introduced QR Code online check-in at select smart pickup locations, allowing users who have already paid to collect parcels without waiting in line. The feature addresses delays caused by cash payments, but remains subject to restrictions on locations and order types.
Facts
蝦皮 has introduced a new QR Code online check-in service at select smart pickup locations, allowing users who have already paid to scan a code and collect their parcels without queuing to use the on-site machine.
When checking in with a QR Code, the page will automatically expire if no action is taken within 15 minutes after scanning.
If a customer accidentally closes the locker door, they can re-enter their pickup phone number within 5 minutes to reopen it.
Pickup verification codes can be found in the shipping information in the order details in the 蝦皮購物 app; there is no need to search through text messages.
Bank of Japan also hits the “pause button” on rate hikes! December decision remains uncertain—what clues will Kazuo Ueda reveal?
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The Bank of Japan decided on the 30th to keep its interest rate unchanged at 1.25%, but one member dissented and called for a rate hike. The bank judged that its core inflation target had been met and announced it would accelerate ETF sales to 860 billion yen annually. It will continue monitoring developments in the Middle East and AI demand before deciding when to raise rates.
Facts
The Bank of Japan decided on the 30th to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1.25%.
One of the Bank of Japan’s 9 policy board members called for a 1-notch rate hike.
The Bank of Japan announced it would increase annual ETF sales to about 860 billion yen.
For the first time since setting its inflation target in 2013, the Bank of Japan judged that core inflation had reached the target.
The only policy board member to vote against the decision was Hajime Takata, who called for the target for the uncollateralized overnight call rate to be raised to 1.5%.
The Bank of Japan will keep sales of J-REITs unchanged at about 5 billion yen annually.
The Bank of Japan plans to implement the new ETF sales scale in January 2027.
The merger is targeted for completion in April 2027.
Original目前ANA控股對RegionalPlus Wings的出資比率約15%。
In the initial phase of integration, the companies will prioritize consolidating 3 core functions: business planning, revenue management and procurement.
Original日本國土交通省在今年5月底廢除了實質上限制大型航空公司投資中堅航空公司的規定。
Adjustments to flight schedules and frequencies will not be implemented until summer 2028 at the earliest.
AIRDO and Solaseed Air had already established a joint holding company in 2022, integrating some head office functions, operations and procurement.
Explainer: What happens to the coffin after a person is cremated? It’s not just the body that goes into the furnace—these items are prohibited.
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This article explains the regulations for handling coffins and burial items during cremation, noting that coffins must meet specifications such as board thickness to be cremated. It also lists items prohibited inside coffins, including glasses, mobile phones, plastic products and medical devices, to prevent equipment damage, pollution or hazards.
Facts
During cremation, the body is placed in the cremation furnace along with the coffin, but the coffin boards must meet regulations on thickness. For example, Taichung City stipulates they must not exceed 1.6 centimeters.
The Kaohsiung and Taoyuan city governments explicitly prohibit placing glasses, mobile phones, plastic products, nylon, lime, putty, recording tapes, timers, aerosol cans and large quantities of dry ice in coffins.
Too many burial items can extend cremation time and affect equipment lifespan. The total weight of such items is recommended to be under 5 kilograms.
Medical devices should be removed from the body before cremation. If an accident occurs because they were not removed, the applicant or funeral service provider is responsible.
The coffin cover must be removed before the coffin enters the cremation furnace and cannot be cremated with it. Joss paper must be burned in a furnace for paper offerings or another designated location.
Can you install security bars or an awning on your apartment balcony? Be careful: You could be fined 200,000 yuan and ordered to remove them! Only households with “these 2 types of people” can install them.
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The article explains that the exterior walls of apartment buildings are common areas, and installing security bars without permission violates Article 8 of the Condominium Administration Act, potentially leading to a fine of up to 200,000 yuan and an order to remove them. Fall-prevention equipment that meets safety standards may be installed only in households with children aged 12 or younger or seniors aged 65 or older.
Facts
The competent authority may impose a fine of NT$40,000 to NT$200,000 for installing security bars without permission.
Legal fall-prevention equipment must not protrude beyond the exterior wall, such as invisible security bars or fixed fall-prevention screens.
The materials and structure of fall-prevention equipment must ensure that it can be cut or broken through quickly in the event of a fire, so it does not create a trap that blocks escape.
When the child turns 12 or the senior no longer lives in the household, or another reason for installing the equipment no longer applies, the fall-prevention equipment must be modified or returned to its original condition.
CoCo Cocoa Sweetheart debuts in November, with pearl milk tea and buckwheat flavors to warm you up
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CoCo都可 announced the launch of its winter-exclusive Cocoa Sweetheart series on November 1, featuring pearl milk tea and buckwheat flavors. It is also offering monthly friend-gift coupons through its official LINE account to encourage consumers to enjoy the drinks this winter.
Facts
CoCo都可 will launch its popular winter Cocoa Sweetheart series of drinks on November 1.
The new lineup includes Cocoa Sweetheart Pearl Milk Tea, featuring rich chocolate and chewy pearls, and Buckwheat Cocoa Sweetheart, made with a buckwheat tea bag.
Consumers who add CoCo都可’s official LINE account can receive six monthly friend-gift coupons, with a deal on a two-cup set.
The new drinks are available in medium and large sizes at street-side stores.
The new products will also be included in the monthly friend-gift promotion on the Doco Order platform during the launch period.
Double 11 e-commerce moves 3: Acquisition of a delivery platform not ruled out! How momo is playing it this year: giving away a car and hiring a Korean star to boost repeat purchases
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momo富邦媒 announced its 2026 Double 11 promotion, aiming for double-digit year-over-year sales growth. General Manager Ku Yuan-hung said market competition is becoming more rational and its logistics strategy prioritizes balancing service needs. He also said the company has not ruled out evaluating an acquisition of a delivery platform to find new growth drivers.
Facts
momo富邦媒 aims to achieve double-digit growth in Double 11 sales compared with last year and is targeting a record high in annual revenue.
momo’s Double 11 campaign kicks off on November 1 this year, with promotions in partnership with more than ten thousand brands.
momo has invited SUPER JUNIOR-83z members Leeteuk and Heechul to serve as campaign ambassadors.
On the first day of momo’s Double 11 campaign, shoppers can enter a drawing by registering for a chance to win a Nissan Sentra Momiji First Edition.
momo General Manager Ku Yuan-hung said the company is continuing to look for acquisition targets that could create synergies with its existing e-commerce business.
moPro costs 299 yuan per year and offers 1,080 mo-coins over the year, along with other exclusive perks.
酷澎（Coupang）has recently expanded its early-morning delivery service, with members in some areas able to receive orders as soon as the following morning.
Tsai Kang-yung swept into a political storm after standing up for LGBTQ people! Breaking his silence, he reveals why he cannot back down: ‘Getting involved in politics won’t kill me’
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Host Tsai Kang-yung broke his silence over the raid on an LGBTQ bar in Ximending and attended campaign headquarters launch events for both Blue and Green mayoral candidates. He said he got involved in politics to protect young LGBTQ people and prevent society from regressing, and to show by example that political participation is harmless.
Facts
Tsai Kang-yung has recently attended campaign headquarters launch events for both Taipei mayoral candidates from the Blue and Green camps, drawing him into a political storm.
On October 29, Tsai Kang-yung appeared on the program Hey! Where Was I? hosted by Wang Wei-chung, discussing the relationship between LGBTQ identity and political participation.
On October 3, Taipei police searched Commander D, an LGBTQ bar in Ximending that had been operating for 14 years, sparking controversy over law enforcement.
Tsai Kang-yung came out on the program Wen Qian’s Little Sister in 2001, when it was hosted by Lee Ao as a substitute.
On the Chinese variety show I Can I BB in 2015, Tsai Kang-yung choked up and said, ‘We are not monsters.’
Double 11 e-commerce moves 2: Sales aim to reach 10 times ordinary-day levels! Rakuten launches a new tourism, shopping and finance strategy to boost consumer loyalty
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台灣樂天市場 has launched its Double 11 festival, combining the group’s shopping, reading, sports and financial resources and bringing in outside brands such as 愛買 and Panasonic to strengthen its product selection. It is also pursuing a cross-border e-commerce strategy between Taiwan and Japan to help Taiwanese brands expand into Japan and boost consumer loyalty.
Facts
台灣樂天市場’s Double 11 festival will run from November 1 to 12, with up to 11% in Rakuten points available on orders placed through the app.
Based on past experience, sales on Rakuten’s Double 11 day are about 5 to 10 times those on an ordinary day.
This year, Rakuten is teaming up with four major brands—愛買, Panasonic, 屈臣氏 and 宜得利—to offer exclusive Double 11 deals.
樂天國際銀行 has launched a limited-edition Rakuten International Bank Panda Card, bringing the group’s popular IP to its digital banking service.
Rakuten is planning a ‘Double 11 cross-border strategy’ to connect Taiwanese brands with Japanese consumers through resources in the Japanese market.
The head of Taiwan Marketplace Business Development at 台灣樂天市場 is Liu Ming-huang, and the CEO of Rakuten Group’s Asia-Pacific region is Takashi Katsuragi.
A ‘purchase approval’ online trend is catching on among young people in China, who use mini-programs to ask other users for advice on buying decisions.
A mini-program called ‘Wallet, Please Wait’ has drawn attention for its purchase approval feature, which covers products ranging from clothing to concert tickets.
Original黨媒新京報評論指出，消費審批為被消費氛圍推著走的年輕人提供了思考契機。
Original埃森哲《2026中國消費者洞察報告》顯示82%的Z世代已開始存錢或減少非必要支出。
76% of Gen Z prioritize value for money in major purchases.
A reporter’s request on ‘Wallet, Please Wait’ to buy a KFC 19.9-yuan meal deal on Thursday was rejected on the grounds that McDonald’s Thursday workday meal costs only 15.5 yuan.
What makes Chiang Wan-an’s ‘wife card’ so powerful? Shih Fang-heng is more than popular—scholar identifies three major advantages, including breaking the spiral of silence
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With the 2026 local elections approaching, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an took time off to recover from feeling unwell, and his wife, Shih Fang-heng, canvassed on his behalf. Scholar Niu Tse-hsun analyzed three key advantages: dividing up campaign efforts to shore up votes, showing genuine charm and generating buzz, and strengthening her public image through heartfelt openness—all aimed at breaking the spiral of silence.
Facts
In the final countdown to the 2026 local elections, Chiang Wan-an announced on the evening of the 28th that he was canceling all scheduled events because he was feeling unwell.
On the morning of the 29th, Chiang Wan-an’s wife, Shih Fang-heng, campaigned on his behalf at Hukou Market in Taipei’s Neihu District.
Niu Tse-hsun, a professor in Chinese Culture University’s Department of Advertising, said deploying the ‘wife card’ gives Chiang Wan-an three major advantages in the election.
Niu Tse-hsun said the first advantage of the wife card is dividing up campaign efforts: Shih Fang-heng can strengthen support among women and swing voters, while Chiang Wan-an shores up his base.
In an interview, Shih Fang-heng revealed that Chiang Wan-an once cried alone after his eldest son was attacked online.
Seniors will no longer have to pay health insurance premiums! 16 counties and cities announce automatic full subsidies with no application required; a roundup of increased subsidies across the country in 2026
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Multiple counties and cities in Taiwan are expanding health insurance premium subsidies for seniors, with a maximum of NT$826 per month. Some jurisdictions automatically pay the premiums without requiring an application. The central government plans to amend the law to provide full subsidies, but the Executive Yuan has not yet countersigned the measure, casting doubt on whether the new system will take effect.
Facts
Multiple counties and cities across Taiwan are offering health insurance premium subsidies for seniors, with eligible recipients able to receive up to NT$826 per month.
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Taitung County will provide seniors who have been registered residents for at least 1 year, are at least 70 years old and have lived in the county for at least 183 days with a monthly subsidy of up to NT$826 without an application. There is no income-based exclusion.
On Oct. 16, 2026, the Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act in third reading, proposing that the central government fully subsidize health insurance premiums for seniors aged 65 and older who meet income requirements.
Pingtung County’s second phase of subsidies is expected to begin on Jan. 1, 2027, expanding coverage to residents aged 65 and older who have been registered in the county for at least 1 year and meet conditions including an income tax rate of 5% or less.
During the fall and winter dining season, 台北六福萬怡酒店, 高雄福華大飯店 and 千葉火鍋 are rolling out promotions including a seafood season, ID-number discounts and all-you-can-eat chicken skin to attract diners.
Facts
“Sunrise All-Day Dining” at 台北六福萬怡酒店 launched its “International Seafood Season” on October 14, with the promotion running through February 17 next year.
千葉火鍋 is offering all-you-can-eat fried chicken skin from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30, with 5 seasoning powders to choose from.
At 六福萬怡敘日, the birthday celebrant eats free when 4 people dine together during the celebrant’s birthday month.
千葉火鍋 is offering a “Vietnamese Flavors” themed feast from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, featuring 8 Vietnamese dishes and 5 flavor sections.
Business buzz》微軟 emailed 60,000 employees asking them to consider voluntary departures—but why can’t it be called “layoffs”?
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微軟 has launched a voluntary departure program for about 60,000 employees worldwide, offering up to 39 weeks of pay in compensation. It applies in the U.S., U.K., Canada and India, and employees must decide by early December.
Facts
微軟 has launched a voluntary departure compensation program for about 60,000 employees worldwide.
The program covers employees from entry-level staff to senior managers, including directors and vice presidents.
Eligible employees can receive up to 39 weeks of base pay as severance compensation.
The program applies in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and India.
Eligible employees must decide whether to accept the program by early December.
LINE calls can finally be recorded! Record for up to 1 hour, with calls “automatically saved when they end”—see how to use the feature
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LINE has launched a new call-recording feature for users in Taiwan, Japan and Thailand. It supports 1-to-1 voice and video calls, records for up to 1 hour and automatically saves files to Keep Notes. It must be enabled through LINE Labs.
Facts
LINE has officially launched call recording, supporting one-to-one voice and video calls.
Call recordings can be up to 1 hour long, and audio files are automatically saved to “Keep Notes” when the call ends.
To use call recording, first update to the latest version of LINE, then manually enable the experimental feature in “LINE Labs”.
During recording, the system plays a voice prompt to both parties to ensure they are aware.
The feature is currently available only to users in 3 regions—Taiwan, Japan and Thailand—and both parties must have the same region set on their accounts.
The recording length for video calls varies by image resolution, ranging from 20 to 50 minutes.
If personal settings restrict file transfers to Wi-Fi, recordings will not automatically upload to Keep Notes over a mobile network.
Explainer》You can ride an electric vehicle without a license! But failing to do 1 thing could mean a NT$3,600 fine: rules for 3 types of vehicles at a glance
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This article explains the regulatory differences among electric scooters, miniature electric two-wheelers and electric-assist bicycles in Taiwan. Miniature electric two-wheelers have been fully regulated since Nov. 30, 2024, and must display license plates. Riding without a plate can result in a fine of up to NT$3,600, and riders must be at least 14 years old.
Facts
Miniature electric two-wheelers do not require a driver’s license, but riders must be at least 14 years old.
Riding a miniature electric two-wheeler without obtaining a license plate as required is punishable by a fine of NT$1,200 to NT$3,600.
Since Nov. 30, 2024, miniature electric two-wheelers have been fully regulated, and older vehicles must also be registered and display a plate to be ridden on the road.
Electric-assist bicycles are powered primarily by pedaling, with electricity providing assistance; they do not require a driver’s license or a license plate.
Riders of miniature electric two-wheelers who fail to wear a helmet as required face a NT$300 fine.
The Taiex hit an intraday low of 44,768.39 points on the 30th, plunging nearly 1,600 points from the previous day’s close.
Alphabet’s third-quarter revenue and profit both fell short of expectations, while free cash flow was negative for a second consecutive quarter. Its share price plunged about 12%.
英特爾 plunged about 23% in after-hours trading amid a conservative fourth-quarter outlook and an explosion at a wafer plant in Israel.
Foreign investors had sold a net NT$662 billion from October through the 19th, bringing their net sales this year to more than NT$2.1 trillion.
The New Taiwan dollar closed at 32.492 on the 29th after falling as low as 32.597 intraday, with the central bank stepping in to curb its losses.
What is the real gap between 沈伯洋 and 蔣萬安? He analyzes the polls and finds “someone’s support is inflated”: Taipei’s race is bizarre, and a stunning upset could be ahead
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Analyzing the polls, 沈伯洋 said 蔣萬安’s support appears inflated, described the Taipei race as bizarre and warned that the campaign could end in an upset.
A Chinese spy hidden in 黃仁勳’s entourage in Taiwan? The ethnic Chinese executive has visited Taiwan several times; Foreign Ministry says it is gathering information through intelligence exchanges
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The New York Times reported that Megaspeed executive 黃樂 was a Chinese spy suspected of helping route 輝達 chips to China. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said it was gathering information through intelligence exchanges, while 輝達 denied any illegal conduct.
Facts
U.S. Commerce Department officials have been investigating whether Megaspeed, which has close ties to Chinese companies, is helping Chinese firms evade U.S. export restrictions.
U.S. intelligence agencies concluded in an investigation that 黃樂, a former director and general manager of Megaspeed, was a Chinese intelligence operative.
黃樂 developed close ties with 黃仁勳 and appeared with him in Taipei in June 2024 and May 2025.
In an interview, 黃仁勳 said 輝達 had investigated and confirmed that Megaspeed had not illegally shipped 輝達 AI processors to China.
陳明祺, Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister, said the government was actively seeking to understand the overall situation through intelligence exchanges and other means.
Megaspeed said in a statement that its current leadership was taking the matter seriously and would establish the facts behind the allegations.
梁文傑, deputy head of Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, said people with Chinese citizenship are already subject to screening when they come to Taiwan.
New traffic rules take effect tomorrow, 10/31! Nationwide measures include fines of up to NT$150,000, vehicle confiscation and license revocation for violations—latest rules at a glance
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Amendments to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act take effect on Oct. 31, sharply raising fines for drug-impaired driving and refusing a test, while adding vehicle confiscation and penalties for passengers. The measures aim to stamp out drug-impaired driving through severe penalties.
Facts
The amended Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act officially takes effect on Oct. 31, introducing strict penalties for drug-impaired driving.
For a first drug-impaired driving offense, car drivers face a maximum fine of NT$150,000 and motorcycle riders a maximum of NT$120,000.
The fine for refusing a drug test for the first time is NT$270,000, with no cap on accumulated fines.
Anyone caught driving under the influence of drugs will have their license revoked and be barred from retaking the test for 3 years.
Vehicles driven during drug-impaired driving or a refusal to take a test will be confiscated by law, regardless of who they are registered to.
Explainer》After paying into farmers’ insurance for 17 years, could you still be unable to collect NT$8,110 at age 65? The key is not the number of years insured
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The Ministry of Agriculture clarified that periods of farmers’ insurance can be combined even if coverage was interrupted, but applicants for the elderly farmers’ allowance must be insured at the time of application. The Bureau of Labor Insurance explained the half- and full-benefit eligibility requirements based on enrollment dates, as well as the income exclusions.
Facts
Periods of farmers’ insurance before and after a coverage interruption can be combined; leaving the program does not erase all previous years of coverage.
Applicants for the elderly farmers’ welfare allowance must still be covered by farmers’ insurance. Otherwise, they cannot receive the allowance even if they have 15 years of coverage.
Those who joined farmers’ insurance before July 17, 2014, and maintained continuous coverage can receive a half allowance if they have at least 6 months but fewer than 15 years of coverage.
Those who joined farmers’ insurance on or after July 18, 2014, must accumulate 15 years of coverage to meet the full allowance’s years-of-coverage requirement.
Those who have qualified for the elderly farmers’ allowance can continue receiving it even if they later leave farmers’ insurance.
How can you save the most on 高鐵 tickets? Non-reserved seats aren’t the cheapest! This “1 type of ticket” saves you 480 yuan, and you’re guaranteed a seat
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This article explains the discounts and purchase rules for 高鐵 early-bird tickets. Early-bird tickets can be as low as 65% of the regular fare, up to 480 yuan cheaper than non-reserved tickets, but must be purchased at least 5 days in advance and are issued in the passenger’s name for their use only.
Facts
高鐵 early-bird tickets offer fares as low as 65% of the regular price.
A non-reserved ticket from Taipei to Zuoying costs 1,445 yuan, while a 65% early-bird ticket costs 965 yuan, a difference of 480 yuan.
高鐵 early-bird tickets must be purchased no later than 5 days before travel.
高鐵 early-bird tickets are issued in the passenger’s name and are valid only for that person on the specified date and train.
Early-bird tickets are not sold directly at station ticket windows or vending machines.
Tech talk》What’s going on with Google? AI cloud business revenue up 103% year over year, but shares plunge 10% overnight after hours!
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Alphabet reported third-quarter results, with revenue of US$127.6 billion falling short of expectations. Its cloud business surged 103%, while negative free cash flow triggered a share-price drop.
Facts
Alphabet third-quarter revenue rises 25% year over year to US$127.6 billion
Google cloud business revenue surges 103% year over year
Alphabet third-quarter advertising revenue was US$82 billion, below analysts’ expectations of US$83.6 billion
Alphabet third-quarter free cash flow falls to negative US$9.1 billion
How should you vote in the 2026 city and county elections? Tsai Kang-yung’s “1 sentence” helps you decide instantly; he reveals his thoughts on Blue and Green rallies: It’s worth ruining my reputation
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Host Tsai Kang-yung sparked controversy after attending the campaign headquarters opening events for both Blue and Green candidates for Taipei mayor. He later responded on a program, saying it was worth ruining his reputation. He urged voters to take a rational view of the election, seeing their vote as a choice of the way of life they aspire to, and stressed that the enthusiasm of supporters he felt at the events was genuine.
Facts
Tsai Kang-yung attended the campaign headquarters opening events for Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang and Kuomintang Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an.
Tsai Kang-yung appeared on the program “欸！我說到哪裡了？” hosted by veteran media personality Wang Wei-chung on the 29th.
Tsai Kang-yung appealed to voters across Taiwan, saying that when you cast your vote for the life you want, you have already won.
Tsai Kang-yung said that ruining his reputation and wealth would also serve a purpose in helping future candidates believe there is a choice to be made based on the facts.
Not Yunlin or Miaoli! Taiwan’s least-used 高鐵 station has “fewer than 1 million riders a year”: Remote location, sparse crowds, and even locals don’t use it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣高鐵 carried a total of 63.33 million passengers in the first 3 quarters of 2026, but Changhua Station remained at the bottom with just 760,000. Former county magistrate Wei Ming-ku attributed this to the station’s location and limited transfer options, saying only one-third of county residents use it. Authorities plan to build the Tianzhong branch line, scheduled to open in 2031, to improve connections.
Facts
台灣高鐵 passenger numbers topped 63.33 million in the first 3 quarters of 2026.
Changhua Station handled just 760,000 passengers from January to September 2026, making it one of the few 高鐵 stations in Taiwan with fewer than 1 million passengers.
Chiayi Station’s passenger volume rose 10.89% year over year in the first 3 quarters of 2026, the highest growth rate in Taiwan.
The Taiwan Railways Tianzhong branch line project aims for completion and opening in 2031.
The Ministry of Labor has introduced an employment incentive for care services, providing a monthly allowance of 5,000 to 7,000 yuan for up to 18 months, with a maximum total of 108,000 yuan, to encourage unemployed workers to enter the long-term care industry.
Facts
The Ministry of Labor has introduced the “Care Services Employment Incentive” to encourage unemployed workers to enter the long-term care industry.
Eligible applicants referred to jobs by public employment service agencies can receive a monthly incentive allowance of 5,000 to 7,000 yuan.
The incentive allowance is available for up to 18 months, with a maximum total of 108,000 yuan.
The monthly incentive is 5,000 yuan for months 1 through 6 of employment.
Over the past 3 years, related employment incentives have helped more than 30,000 unemployed workers enter the care services industry.
[宏碁遊戲-創] Announcement on behalf of subsidiary Winking Studios Limited regarding the execution of its share buyback
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
宏碁遊戲-創 announced that its subsidiary Winking Studios Limited carried out a share buyback on 115年10月29日, purchasing 44,000 shares that day and bringing its treasury share holdings to 2,770,000 shares.
Facts
Winking Studios Limited announced its share buyback activity on 115年10月29日.
宏碁遊戲-創 holds 57.19% of the shares of Winking Studios Limited.
A total of 44,000 shares were purchased through market transactions.
The purchase price was fixed at SGD 0.21091 per share.
The cumulative number of shares purchased to date is 2,770,000.
【台康生技】The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has formally accepted the marketing authorization application for the company’s EG1206A (Pertuzumab Biosimilar) 420-milligram liquid injection biosimilar product.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台康生技 announced that the European Medicines Agency has formally accepted its marketing authorization application for biosimilar EG1206A, a product for treating HER2-positive breast cancer, marking a key stage in the company’s research and development.
Facts
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has formally accepted 台康生技’s marketing authorization application for its EG1206A (Pertuzumab Biosimilar) 420-milligram liquid injection product.
台康生技 signed a licensing and sales agreement for biosimilar EG1206A with Sandoz AG in 114年11月.
Under the agreement, 台康生技 is eligible to receive a total of US$152 million in signing, development and sales milestone payments.
台康生技 and its sales partner Sandoz AG reached a settlement and patent licensing agreement with Genentech, Inc. and Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. in 115年3月 for EG1206A in the US and European markets.
【富邦金】富邦人壽 announces acquisition of Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Fund
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
富邦金控 subsidiary 富邦人壽 announced on 115年10月29日 that it would subscribe for the Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Fund IV-B SCSp基礎建設基金, with an investment cap of US$150 million, for the management of life insurance funds under the Insurance Act.
Facts
富邦人壽 announces acquisition of the Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Fund IV-B SCSp基礎建設基金
富邦人壽’s total subscription for the infrastructure fund will not exceed 一億五千萬 US dollars
The date of this event was 115年10月29日
富邦人壽 expects to hold no more than 1.50% of the investment
The board of directors was the decision-making body for this transaction
富邦人壽 is investing life insurance funds in accordance with the Insurance Act
Companies mentioned：富邦金、富邦人壽、Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Fund IV-B SCSp基礎建設基金、Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Advisors LLC
【富邦金】富邦金控 announces, on behalf of its subsidiary 富邦人壽, the acquisition of AIP Fund F-1, SCSp
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
富邦金控 announced on behalf of its subsidiary 富邦人壽 on 115年10月29日 that it would subscribe for up to US$150 million of the AIP Fund F-1 infrastructure fund, with an expected stake of 1.07%, to invest life insurance funds in accordance with the Insurance Act.
Facts
富邦金控 announces, on behalf of its subsidiary 富邦人壽, the acquisition of the AIP Fund F-1, SCSp infrastructure fund
The total subscription amount will not exceed US$150 million
The event occurred on 115年10月29日.
富邦人壽 expects to hold approximately 1.07% of the fund’s shares
This transaction involves the investment of life insurance funds in accordance with the Insurance Act
【富邦金】富邦金控 announces that its subsidiary 富邦人壽 will participate in a cash capital increase by 富邦智能運算股份有限公司
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
富邦金控 announced that its subsidiary 富邦人壽 will invest up to NT$28.5 billion in affiliated company 富邦智能運算, acquiring no more than 2.85 billion common shares for the construction of AI computing centers, subject to regulatory approval.
Facts
富邦金控 announces that its subsidiary 富邦人壽 will participate in a cash capital increase by 富邦智能運算股份有限公司
The number of shares in the transaction will not exceed 2,850,000,000 common shares
The total transaction amount will not exceed NT$28,500,000,000.
The related party was selected as the transaction counterparty because the investment concerns a public infrastructure project involving an artificial intelligence (AI) computing power center and related services.
The investment may proceed only after approval by the competent authorities.
[英利-KY] The company's board resolved to dispose of the land use rights, buildings and equipment of its subsidiary 台州茂齊金屬有限公司.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
英利-KY announced the disposal of real estate and equipment owned by its subsidiary 台州茂齊金屬有限公司 to 台州雙營智能科技有限公司 for a total of approximately RMB 61.396 million, aiming to put assets to more efficient use and expecting to generate a profit.
Facts
英利-KY's board resolved on Oct. 29, 115, to dispose of subsidiary assets.
The assets in the transaction are the land use rights, buildings and equipment of subsidiary 台州茂齊金屬有限公司 at No. 2298, Juying Road, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province.
The total transaction amount is RMB 61.396 million, excluding tax.
The professional appraiser was 北京中同華資產評估有限公司, which valued the assets at a total of RMB 60.976 million.
The expected gain on disposal is approximately RMB 5.0695 million.
[英利-KY] Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 長春英利汽車工業股份有限公司 of the disposal of the land use rights, buildings and equipment of subsidiary 台州茂齊金屬有限公司.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
英利-KY announced on behalf of its subsidiary 長春英利汽車工業股份有限公司 that it disposed of assets of 台州茂齊金屬有限公司 on Oct. 29, 115. The buyer was 台州雙營智能科技有限公司, and the total transaction amount was RMB 61.396 million. The disposal aims to put assets to more efficient use and is expected to generate a gain of approximately RMB 5.0695 million.
Facts
Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 長春英利汽車工業股份有限公司 of the disposal of the land use rights, buildings and equipment of subsidiary 台州茂齊金屬有限公司.
The total transaction amount is RMB 61.396 million, excluding tax.
The counterparty to the transaction is 台州雙營智能科技有限公司, which is not related to the company.
The transaction was decided through an agreement between the buyer and seller, with reference to the appraisal report and the outcome of their negotiations.
[致茂] Announcement that the company's board resolved to invest through subsidiary Chroma Europe Holding B.V. to acquire 100% of the equity in Safion GmbH for 15 million euros.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
致茂's board resolved on Oct. 29, 115, to acquire 100% of the equity in Safion GmbH for 15 million euros through its subsidiary Chroma Europe Holding B.V., aiming to strengthen its technology and market positioning. The deal also includes an Earn-out mechanism.
Facts
致茂 announced that the company's board resolved to invest through subsidiary Chroma Europe Holding B.V. to acquire 100% of the equity in Safion GmbH for 15 million euros.
The transaction was decided through negotiation, with the price based on an accountant's fairness opinion.
The specific purpose of the acquisition is to strengthen technological capabilities and market positioning.
The transaction also includes an Earn-out mechanism. The company will pay additional purchase consideration in accordance with the contract and depending on the target company's future operating performance.
Related-party transaction: No.
Companies mentioned：致茂、Chroma Europe Holding B.V.、Safion GmbH、Dr. Ing. A. Gitis GmbH & Co. KG、Beckers Holding GmbH、國富浩華聯合會計師事務所
[致茂] Announcement of the company's change of signing accountants.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
致茂 (2360) announced that, starting from the third quarter of 115, its signing accountants will change from 高逸欣 and 王儀雯 to 王儀雯 and 邱政俊 to accommodate internal adjustments at the accounting firm.
Facts
致茂 said the change of accountants was made to accommodate internal adjustments at the accounting firm.
致茂 will change its signing accountants starting from the third quarter of 115.
[致茂] Announcement that the company's board approved the consolidated financial report for the third quarter of 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
致茂電子 (2360) said its board approved the consolidated financial report for the third quarter of 115 on Oct. 29, 115. Revenue for the first three quarters totaled more than NT$43.3 billion, pretax net income was nearly NT$19 billion, and earnings per share were NT$34.61, demonstrating steady profitability.
Facts
Original致茂公司115年1月1日累計至本期止營業收入為43,315,371仟元
Original致茂公司115年1月1日累計至本期止稅前淨利為18,960,559仟元
Original致茂公司115年1月1日累計至本期止本期淨利為14,958,185仟元
Original致茂公司期末總資產為66,528,460仟元
致茂's cumulative basic earnings per share from Jan. 1 through the current period were NT$34.61.
[藥華藥] The company was invited to attend the "Citi’s 2026 GlobalHealthcare Conference" hosted by 花旗環球證券.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
藥華藥 announced that it was invited to attend a 花旗環球證券 investor conference in Miami, United States, from Dec. 1 to 3, 115, to brief the market on the company's latest operating conditions.
Facts
藥華藥 (company code 6446) was invited to attend the "Citi’s 2026 Global Healthcare Conference" hosted by 花旗環球證券.
The investor conference will be held in Miami, United States, from Dec. 1, 115, to Dec. 3, 115.
藥華藥 will brief attendees on its operating conditions at the investor conference.
[藥華藥] The company was invited to attend the "JefferiesLondon Healthcare Conference" hosted by 傑富瑞 (Jefferies).
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
藥華藥 (6446) announced that it will attend the "Jefferies London Healthcare Conference" in London from Nov. 16 to 19, 115. The conference is hosted by 傑富瑞 and will provide an opportunity to brief the market on the company's latest operating conditions.
Facts
藥華藥 (company code 6446) was invited to attend the "Jefferies London Healthcare Conference" hosted by 傑富瑞 (Jefferies).
The investor conference will be held from Nov. 16, 115, to Nov. 19, 115.
The investor conference will be held in London.
藥華藥 will brief attendees on the company's operating conditions at the investor conference.
[華新] The company will hold its own investor conference to discuss information related to its financial report for the third quarter of 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
華新 (1605) announced that it will hold an online investor conference on Nov. 6, 115, to discuss information related to its financial report for the third quarter of 115.
Facts
The investor conference will begin at 4 p.m.
The investor conference will be held online.
The conference will discuss information related to the financial report for the third quarter of 115.
[藥華藥] The company was invited to attend the "Strategic Taiwan Investment Forum" hosted by 黑石財經.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
藥華藥 announced that it was invited to attend the "Strategic Taiwan Investment Forum" hosted by 黑石財經. The investor conference will be held in Taipei on Nov. 13, 115, to brief the market on the company's operating conditions.
Facts
藥華藥 (company code 6446) was invited to attend the "Strategic Taiwan Investment Forum" hosted by 黑石財經.
Original法人說明會將於115年11月13日下午2時00分召開。
The investor conference will be held on the 88th floor, No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei.
藥華藥 will brief attendees on the company's operating conditions.
[大銀微系統] Announcement of an online investor conference.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
大銀微系統 announced that it will participate in an online investor conference organized by 臺灣指數公司 and 寬量國際 at 4:30 p.m. on 115年11月11日 to discuss the company's operations, finances and business.
Facts
大銀微系統 (company code 4576) will participate in an online investor conference.
The investor conference will be held at 16:30 on 115年11月11日.
The investor conference is organized by 臺灣指數公司 and 寬量國際.
The investor conference is titled "Hidden Gems, Attractive Dividends: Discovering the Champions of Taiwan's Mid-Sized Companies."
The investor conference will cover the company's operational overview and information related to its finances and business.
[柏承] Announcement of the capital reduction record date, the plan for replacing shares following the capital reduction, and related matters.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
柏承科技 announced that the capital reduction record date is set for 115/10/30 to improve its financial structure and cover losses. After the reduction, share capital will fall to NT$900 million, and the replacement shares are expected to be listed on 12/28.
Facts
柏承科技股份有限公司 convened a board meeting on 115年10月29日 and resolved to proceed with a capital reduction to cover losses.
The record date for this capital reduction is set for 115年10月30日.
After the capital reduction, the company will have 90,000,000 shares outstanding and paid-in capital of NT$900,000,000.
The new shares issued in the capital reduction are expected to be issued in uncertificated form, with the same rights and obligations as the originally issued shares.
The share exchange agent is 富邦綜合證券股務代理部, located on the 11th floor, No. 17, Xuchang Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City.
[瑞儀] Announcement of the implementation status in the 3rd quarter of 115年 of the plan to address a subsidiary's excess lending limit.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
瑞儀 announced progress on its subsidiary's plan to address lending in excess of the permitted limit. After NIL Technology ApS exceeded the lending limit for NILT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD., the Financial Supervisory Commission required a plan. The proposed remedy is to liquidate and deregister the subsidiary, with progress to be monitored quarterly.
Facts
瑞儀's subsidiary NIL Technology ApS exceeded the lending limit for NILT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. during April through June 115年.
The Financial Supervisory Commission required 瑞儀 to urge its subsidiary to establish an improvement plan and make quarterly announcements.
瑞儀 plans to liquidate and deregister NILT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. by Dec. 31, 115.
The improvement plan was approved by resolutions of the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors on April 24, 115.
瑞儀 must report on the implementation at the next shareholders' meeting.
瑞儀 held a Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 29, 115, and resolved to issue employee stock options.
A total of 3,800,000 employee stock options will be issued, with each option entitling its holder to subscribe for 1 common share.
The options have an exercise period of five years from the date of issuance and may be exercised in installments according to a prescribed schedule.
The exercise price may not be lower than the closing price of the Company's common shares on the date of issuance; if it is below par value, par value will apply.
The options may be issued in multiple tranches as needed within two years from the date the competent authority's filing takes effect or its approval notice is received.
【瑞儀】Announcement of the Company's consolidated financial report for the third quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
瑞儀 announced its consolidated financial report for the third quarter of 115, reporting cumulative operating revenue of 34.4 billion yuan, net income attributable to the parent company of about 2.08 billion yuan, and earnings per share of 4.95 yuan.
Facts
Original瑞儀115年1月1日累計至本期止營業收入為34,411,389仟元。
Original瑞儀115年1月1日累計至本期止歸屬於母公司業主淨利為2,079,981仟元。
瑞儀's basic earnings per share from Jan. 1, 115, through the end of the current period was NT$4.95.
瑞儀光電 held a Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 29, 115, and approved major matters including the third-quarter financial report, the issuance of employee stock options, a capital increase at its mainland China subsidiary, and amendments to its internal control system, reflecting prudent financial management and an organizational optimization strategy.
Facts
瑞儀光電 held a Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 29, 115, and resolved on several matters.
The Board of Directors approved amendments to certain provisions of the Company's “Internal Control System” and “Implementation Rules for Internal Auditing.”
The Board of Directors approved the Company's issuance of employee stock options for year 115.
The Board of Directors approved the consolidated financial report for the third quarter of the year one hundred fifteen.
【鴻準】Announcement by major subsidiary Q-Run Holdings Limited of its resolution to subscribe to the private equity fund PrimeMovers Equity Fund II LP
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
鴻準 subsidiary Q-Run Holdings Limited resolved on 115/10/29 to subscribe to the private equity fund PrimeMovers Equity Fund II LP for USD 5M as a financial investment.
Facts
Major subsidiary Q-Run Holdings Limited of 鴻準 resolves to subscribe to the private equity fund PrimeMovers Equity Fund II LP
The total transaction amount for this subscription to the private equity fund is US$5,000,000.
The purpose of this investment is financial investment.
This investment represents 1.24% of 鴻準's total assets in its most recent financial statements.
The counterparty to this transaction, PrimeMovers Equity Fund II LP, is not a related party of the Company.
Companies mentioned：鴻準、Q-Run Holdings Limited、PrimeMovers Equity Fund II LP
【研華】Announcement of the Company's Board of Directors' resolution on the capital increase record date for restricted employee shares for year 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
研華股份有限公司 resolved at a Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 29, 115, to issue 2,668,550 restricted employee shares, with the capital increase record date set for the same day. The plan had previously been approved at the annual shareholders' meeting and taken effect following approval by the Financial Supervisory Commission. It is intended to incentivize the team through employee share ownership, and the chairman will set the details of the subsequent grant.
Facts
研華股份有限公司 resolved on Oct. 29, 115, to issue 2,668,550 restricted employee shares.
The capital increase record date for 研華's restricted employee shares is Oct. 29, 115.
研華's restricted employee share plan took effect following a filing with the Financial Supervisory Commission on Oct. 14, 115.
研華's restricted employee share plan was approved at the annual shareholders' meeting on May 29, 115.
研華's Board of Directors authorized the chairman to set the grant date for the restricted employee shares and handle other related matters.
【鴻準】Announcement by major subsidiary Q-Run Holdings Limited of its resolution to subscribe to the private equity fund Quda Capital Fund I
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
鴻準 subsidiary Q-Run Holdings Limited resolved on 115/10/29 to subscribe to Quda Capital Fund I for USD 5M as a financial investment, representing 1.24% of total assets.
Facts
Major subsidiary Q-Run Holdings Limited of 鴻準 resolved to subscribe to the private equity fund Quda Capital Fund I.
The total transaction amount for this subscription is US$5,000,000.
The counterparty to the transaction is Quda Capital Partners VCC, which is not a related party of the Company.
This investment represents 1.24% of the Company's total assets in its most recent financial statements.
This investment represents 1.61% of the equity attributable to owners of the parent in the Company's most recent financial statements.
The specific purpose of this transaction is financial investment.
Companies mentioned：鴻準、Q-Run Holdings Limited、Quda Capital Fund I、Quda Capital Partners VCC
【鴻準】Announcement of a profit distribution resolution by major subsidiary Q-RUN HOLDINGS LIMITED
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
At its Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 29, 115, 鴻準 resolved to announce a cash dividend distribution of US$25,000,000 by its major subsidiary Q-RUN HOLDINGS LIMITED. The announcement was issued on Oct. 30, 115.
Facts
The board resolution date is 115年10月29日.
Q-RUN HOLDINGS LIMITED will distribute a cash dividend of US$25,000,000.00.
【國巨*】Announcement of an adjustment to the investment structure of the Company's mainland China investment operations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
國巨 (2327) announced an adjustment to its investment structure on Oct. 29, 115, transferring its equity interest in 廣東百圳君耀電子有限公司 from Yageo Asia Electronics Pte Ltd to 國巨智造（上海）傳感技術有限公司 to optimize the group's internal organizational structure.
Facts
國巨 announced the transfer of its equity interest in 廣東百圳君耀電子有限公司 from Yageo Asia Electronics Pte Ltd to 國巨智造（上海）傳感技術有限公司.
廣東百圳君耀電子有限公司's main business is the production and sale of passive components.
國巨 resolved on Oct. 29, 115, to establish 國巨智造（上海）傳感技術有限公司 through a capital increase, with registered capital of RMB 200 million, to expand its sensor business.
Facts
國巨's Board of Directors resolved on Oct. 29, 115, to establish a subsidiary in mainland China through a capital increase.
The newly established subsidiary is named 國巨智造（上海）傳感技術有限公司.
Original本次增資金額為人民幣200,000仟元。
The new subsidiary was established through a capital injection by Yageo subsidiary Yageo Asia Electronics Pte Ltd.
The new subsidiary’s main business is the production and sale of sensors.
Companies mentioned：國巨*、YAGEO EUROPE HOLDING B.V.、Yageo Asia Electronics Pte Ltd、國巨智造（上海）傳感技術有限公司
[茂矽] Announces Board Resolution on Capital Reduction Through the Repurchase and Cancellation of Restricted Employee Shares
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
茂矽 (2342) announced that, because employees did not meet the vesting conditions for restricted employee shares, it resolved on Oct. 29, 115, to repurchase and cancel 12,000 shares through a capital reduction. Its share capital will be approximately NT$1.573 billion after the reduction.
Facts
茂矽 held a board meeting on Oct. 29, 115, and resolved to repurchase and cancel restricted employee shares through a capital reduction.
The reason for this capital reduction is that the employees originally granted the restricted employee stock awards did not meet the vesting conditions.
Original茂矽本次減資金額為新台幣120,000元，消除股份12,000股。
茂矽’s capital reduction ratio is 0.008%, and its share capital after the reduction will be NT$1,573,232,440.
茂矽 expects to have 157,323,244 listed common shares after the new shares from the capital reduction are listed.
[翔耀] Announces, on Behalf of Material Subsidiary 嵩達光電科技股份有限公司, Board Resolution to Convene the First Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
翔耀 announced that its subsidiary 嵩達光電 plans to hold an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on Dec. 10, with the main agenda being amendments to the articles of incorporation.
Facts
翔耀 announced that its material subsidiary 嵩達光電科技股份有限公司 passed a board resolution to convene its first extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of 115.
The board of 嵩達光電科技股份有限公司 passed the resolution on Oct. 29, 115.
The extraordinary shareholders’ meeting will be held on Dec. 10, 115.
The extraordinary shareholders’ meeting will be held in the company’s B12 conference room at No. 9, Dexing 4th Road, Dongshan Township, Yilan County.
The matter to be discussed at the extraordinary shareholders’ meeting is a proposal to amend the company’s articles of incorporation.
[翔耀] Announces, on Behalf of Material Subsidiary 嵩達光電科技股份有限公司, Board Resolution on a Cash Capital Increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
翔耀’s subsidiary 嵩達光電 resolved to raise up to NT$60 million through a cash capital increase to expand its equipment.
Facts
Material subsidiary 嵩達光電科技股份有限公司 of 翔耀 announces board resolution on a cash capital increase.
The total amount and number of shares issued in this cash capital increase will be capped at NT$六仟萬元 and 5,000,000 shares.
The par value per share in this cash capital increase is NT$10, and the issue price is NT$12 per share.
The proceeds from this capital increase will be used to strengthen working capital and support the development of new businesses (investment in expanding factory facilities and equipment).
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 the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships in Yunlin County and Chiayi County; residents along the river are asked to stay alert and keep away from riverbeds。
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, due to a leak repair at No. 21, Lane 135, Henan Road. Sanmin Village and Wuquan Village will be affected from 12:04 to 16:00 on Oct. 30, 2026.
Emergency repairs to a road leak on Section 2, Ximen Road, West Central District, Tainan City, will cause a partial water outage and reduced water pressure in the area.
A leak repair at the intersection of Section 1, Liming Road, and Wenxin South 5th Road will cause a water outage in Fengle Village, Nantun District, Taichung City.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Wujiang Village, Fuli Township, Hualien County, due to emergency repairs to a burst pipe in front of Wujiang Bridge. The outage will run from 11:33 to 16:00 on Oct. 30, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Zhongxing Village, Ziqiang Village, Zhongxiao Village, Dongzhuang Village and Toufen Village in Toufen City, Miaoli County, due to pipeline repairs. The outage will run from 11:26 to 14:00 on Oct. 30, 2026.
Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
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水利署 issued a notice that Baoshan Second Reservoir is freely overflowing, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County, as well as the East, North and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City. Residents are urged to take note and stay away from riverbeds.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Yangmei District, Taoyuan City, due to road seepage work. The outage will run from 11:10 to 15:00 on Oct. 30, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Tanzi and Fengyuan districts in Taichung City due to emergency repairs to a burst pipe. The outage will run from 11:19 to 15:00 on Oct. 30, 2026.
Water service has been suspended in Yuanshan Village, Sanxia District, New Taipei City, for emergency repairs to a burst pipe on Lane 257, Zhongshan Road.
Emergency repairs are underway for a leak in a 100mm PVC pipe about 80 meters from the opposite side of No. 1051, Meihua Road, Dongshan Township, in the direction of Luodong. The repairs have caused a water outage in De'an Village, Lupu Village and Guangxing Village, Dongshan Township, Yilan County.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for parts of Nantou City, Nantou County, due to emergency repairs to a burst pipe on Ziqiang 2nd Street. Pingshan Village, Yongfeng Village and Xinxing Village will be affected from 07:59 to 17:00 on Oct. 30, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out outsourced water network construction and closed-leak detection work in multiple villages in Guiren District, Tainan City, for years 115 to 116. The leak in the Xincuo neighborhood has been confirmed closed.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for multiple villages in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City, due to emergency repairs to a PVCP leak on Buhou Street.
To improve water quality and strengthen supply stability in the Qimei area, 台灣自來水公司 is carrying out a water outage and pipeline connection work for the 2000T distribution reservoir pipeline project in Qimei Township, Penghu County.
Land strong wind advisory (yellow alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Hsinchu County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Wangtian Village, Dadu District, Taichung City, as crews carry out emergency repairs to a burst pipe at No. 315, Section 1, Shatian Road. The outage will run from 2026年10月30日10:11 to 15:30.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs to a burst pipe on Fifth Road, causing a water outage in Guashan Village and Shishan Village, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, from 10:02 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 2026年10月30日.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for the Maliao community in Taibao City, Chiayi County, due to an investigation of a leaking pipe section. The outage affects Beixin Village, Nanxin Village and Maliao Village and takes effect from 2026年10月30日 to 11月4日.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs to a burst pipe near No. 66, Sanhe, causing a water outage in Sanhe Village, Meiho Village and Huayuan Village, Taimali Township, Taitung County. The outage will run from 2026年10月30日10:08 to 14:00.
A water outage will affect Xindong Village, Xinying District, Tainan City, as a pipe is disconnected for the replacement project on Dong'an Street and Dongxing 8th Street.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, as crews repair a 150PVCP pipe beside No. 77, Xianzheng 8th Street. The outage affects Wenhua Village, Beilun Village and Xing'an Village and will run from 2026年10月30日09:31 to 13:30.