Did you know your car is secretly selling your driving data for profit？ This automaker was forced to pay $220 million to settle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
通用汽車 will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold drivers’ data, in a case involving attorneys general from 35 states。 The company violated its privacy promises by reselling data to insurance companies that used it to raise premiums, and has pledged to obtain explicit consent before collecting or sharing data in the future。
Facts
通用汽車 will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold drivers’ data。
The settlement resolves claims by attorneys general from 35 U.S. states and the District of Columbia regarding 通用汽車’s Smart Driver program。
Chinese tourists are no longer going to Japan and South Korea! They are now flocking to 1 country, where their numbers have surged to 3.54 million; it offers diverse itineraries and abundant snacks, and Taiwanese people love visiting too
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Amid strained China-Japan relations, fewer Chinese travelers are visiting Japan, and the number of Chinese tourists in Okinawa has plunged 74%. By contrast, Thailand attracted 3.54 million Chinese tourists in the first 8 months of 2026, up 16.05% year over year, reclaiming its position as the top source market, thanks to visa-free entry and convenient transportation.
Facts
From January to July 2026, approximately 60,600 Chinese tourists entered Okinawa, down approximately 74% from the same period last year.
Does November have 1 more workday than October? Online users lament: “It still feels different”; this other thing is the most maddening
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Online users compared the number of workdays in October and November 2026, finding that November has just 1 more day and no long weekend, prompting discussion of the “perceived difference.” The post also offers a guide to taking leave around Constitution Day in December to “take 4 days off and get 10 off.”
Facts
After excluding the National Day and Retrocession Day long weekends, October 2026 has 20 workdays.
November 2026 has no national holidays and has 21 workdays.
The online user’s post garnered approximately 10萬 views in less than 2 hours.
After excluding Constitution Day, December 2026 has 22 workdays.
Constitution Day was reinstated as a public holiday starting in 2025.
Taking 4 days off from December 28 to 31 would give people 10 consecutive days off, through January 3, 2027.
The invisible respiratory threat of fall and winter! Respiratory syncytial virus poses a major threat; experts urge people to complete “five layers of protection”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese experts say RSV is entering its peak season in fall and winter, posing a serious threat to older adults and people with chronic illnesses. They urge the establishment of “five layers of protection,” including an RSV vaccine.
Facts
The number of RSV-positive specimens hit a monthly record in September this year, 6 times the January figure.
RSV is 2.7 times as likely as influenza to cause pneumonia.
The risk of death among patients hospitalized with RSV is 2.3 times higher than for those with influenza.
The risk of hospitalization after RSV infection is 9.7 times higher for patients with COPD than for the general population.
RSV vaccination can reduce the risk of RSV-related hospitalization by 62%.
Civil servants get no pay or compensatory leave for overtime! “Commendations as compensation” uncovered at 88 agencies; personnel authority responds as Public Reform Force reveals concerns over a dark workplace culture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Public Reform Force revealed that 88 government agencies use commendations instead of overtime pay; the personnel authority pledged to provide guidance and make improvements.
Facts
The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration (DGPA) recently admitted during questioning at the Legislative Yuan that an investigation found that civil servants at 88 government agencies received neither pay nor compensatory leave for overtime, but were instead given commendations as compensation.
The National Police Agency issued an official directive stating that if compensatory leave expires after 2 years without being used, it should be settled at 1 commendation for every 40 hours.
Some frontline firefighters have accumulated more than 10萬 hours of unused compensatory leave over the years; converting it to overtime pay would amount to NT$60 million.
The DGPA said it does not support converting overtime into commendations and is currently providing guidance to make improvements, hoping to see progress within six months.
Public Reform Force said many civil servants are forced to clock out before returning to their desks to continue working; some are even afraid to submit overtime forms for fear of being given a hard time.
The 2023 amendment to Article 23 of the Civil Service Protection Act, responding to the requirements of Judicial Interpretation No. 785, provides in principle for overtime pay or compensatory leave for excess hours and extends the deadline for using compensatory leave to 2 years.
Ministry of Labor’s Kaohsiung-Pingtung-Penghu-Taitung Regional Branch to explore new solutions for cross-sector collaboration at the “2026 Social Innovation Forum”; registration opens today
台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines on Zhongzheng Road in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, resulting in a water outage in Gangxi Village and Gangdong Village.
Emergency repairs are being carried out on a leaking 150mm PVCP pipe in front of No. 51, Fuguo Street, Bade District. Water service will be suspended in Dacheng, Guanglong, Guangde and Guangxing villages in Bade District, Taoyuan City.
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.
To accommodate road improvement works by 六甲區公所, 台灣自來水公司 is replacing water pipelines, including along County Route 174 at the 22K mark in Xiaying and Hejian, requiring a water outage that will affect Guigang Village in Liujia District, Tainan.
台灣自來水公司 is urgently relocating a 100mm pipeline for a county government project, resulting in a water outage in Hexing and Houzhuang villages in Toufen City, Miaoli County.
台灣自來水公司 is repairing a ruptured pipe at No. 53, Lane 81, Sanmei Road, Guoxing Village, Qingshui District, causing a water outage in Guoxing and Yujia villages in Qingshui District, Taichung. The outage is scheduled from 14:18 to 18:00 on 2026年10月30日.
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 update on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin and Chiayi counties. The public is urged to take note and stay away from riverbeds.
To improve water quality for residents on Guangrong Road and strengthen the stability of regional water supplies, 台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work and connections in the areas of Guangrong Road and Guangming Street in Guishan District, Taoyuan City, requiring a water outage.
台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines along Section 2 of Daya Road, Minsheng North Road and other locations in the East District of Chiayi City, causing a water outage in parts of Wenya Village.
台灣自來水公司 is repairing a ruptured pipe in front of Wujiang Bridge in Fuli Township, causing a water outage in Wujiang Village, Fuli Township, Hualien County.
台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines in Zhongyang Village, Yuanlin City, and Taiping and Jingkou villages in Puxin Township, Changhua County, to improve the stability of water supplies and reduce the risk of leaks. The work will require a water outage.
台灣自來水公司 is repairing a ruptured pipe next to No. 187, Zhongshan Road, causing a water outage in Zhongzheng and Wenhua villages in Taitung City, Taitung County. The outage is scheduled from 13:10 to 17:00 on 2026年10月30日.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out a drainage emergency extension and improvement project in coordination with 安定區公所, resulting in a water outage in Xinji and Jiatong villages in Anding District, Tainan.
台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines along South Route 133 and in Xuzhongying, Rongli Village, Anding District, Tainan. A water outage is scheduled from 2026年10月30日 to 11月2日.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out a drainage emergency extension and improvement project in coordination with 安定區公所, resulting in a water outage in Xinji and Jiatong villages in Anding District, Tainan.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipeline replacement works on Dade Road and Daxin Road in Xinhua, resulting in water outages in parts of Xinhua and Xinshi districts, Tainan.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supplies in parts of Xinhua and Xinshi districts, Tainan, from 2026年10月30日 to 11月5日 for pipeline replacement works on Dade Road and Daxin Road in Xinhua.
Legislature passes tougher penalties for drug-impaired driving; repeat offenders who cause a death within 10 years may face the death penalty ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to Article 185-3 of the Criminal Code in third reading, toughening penalties for drug-impaired driving and stipulating that repeat offenders who cause a death within 10 years may face the death penalty.
Facts
Penalties for drug-impaired driving raised to imprisonment of at least 6 months and no more than 5 years
Raised to imprisonment of at least 7 years
If a person drives under the influence of drugs again within 10 years and causes a death
Drug-impaired driving cases this year (2026) are up 2.8 times from the same period last year (2025)
The number of people killed or injured is 6.2 times higher
Taoyuan plans 40-hectare advanced IC substrate zone, invites residents to visit and promote dialogue ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Taoyuan City Government is planning a 40-hectare advanced IC substrate zone. Mayor Chang San-cheng led village chiefs on a visit to a circuit board exhibition and plans to tour factories to help residents better understand industry technology and pollution prevention measures and foster communication.
Facts
40 hectares
The northeast monsoon affects the area for about 9 to 10 months a year
The number of people affected should be around 3, 4,000 households
Ammonia leak suspected on fishing boat at Nanfang'ao Harbor; 3 fishermen unconscious, taken to hospital ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
An ammonia leak is suspected on a fishing boat at Nanfang'ao Harbor, leaving 3 Indonesian fishermen unconscious and requiring hospitalization. The Environmental Protection Bureau has gone to measure concentrations, and the cause of the incident remains under investigation.
Passenger's power bank catches fire and emits smoke on Taipei MRT train; no injuries, service continues normally ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A power bank caught fire and emitted smoke inside a Taipei MRT train car. No one was injured, and train service continued normally. 台北捷運 and police have stepped in and urged the public to use electronic products safely.
Microplastics detected in air at 3 petrochemical complexes; environmental groups call for emerging pollutants to be included in development impact assessments ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Environmental groups called for emerging pollutants to be included in environmental impact assessments for petrochemical developments such as 新四輕 after microplastics were detected in the air. A doctor said organophosphate esters may affect women's health.
Kaohsiung councilor Chen Shan-hui implicated in solar power corruption case; court sets bail at 2.5 million ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Kaohsiung independent councilor Chen Shan-hui is suspected of involvement in a solar power corruption case. The Qiaotou District Prosecutors Office sought his detention and a ban on visits, but the court ordered bail of NT$2.5 million. The case could affect the election prospects of his son, Chen Guan-yu.
Civic groups urge legal changes to prevent transnational repression; foreign agent registration system proposed to strengthen screening | PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Civic groups called for legal changes to prevent transnational repression. Following the assault on comedian Huang Yi-hao by people allegedly commissioned by China, lawyers recommended introducing a foreign agent registration system, including related conduct under the Anti-Infiltration Act, and strengthening entry screening and training for public officials.
Couple in charge of 亞拓科技 detained and barred from visits over alleged use of Chinese-made chips in military drones | PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The couple in charge of 亞拓科技 were detained and barred from visits over suspected use of Chinese-made chips in a bid for a military drone procurement contract, in violation of the National Security Act.
Student learning portfolios enter their 7th year; education groups propose simpler categories and limited resubmission | PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
As student learning portfolios enter their 7th year, education groups recommend simplifying categories, allowing limited resubmission of coursework, and disclosing data to improve the system.
Yoon Suk Yeol's second trial for insurrection; special counsel seeks death penalty, accusing him of undermining constitutional order | PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Seoul High Court held the closing hearing on the 29th in the second trial of Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges. The special counsel again asked the court to sentence Yoon to death, accusing him of staging a coup to seize power indefinitely and undermine the constitutional order by declaring martial law. Yoon's lawyers countered that the special counsel was a “political special counsel,” arguing that only troops without live ammunition had been deployed to hold the opposition party in check. The first trial sentenced him to life in prison, and the special counsel appealed, deeming the sentence too lenient.
Facts
On the 29th
Deployed only 280
Set the clock back 40 years
Since December 1997
Nearly 29 years
After serving 20 years
Fixed-term sentences ranging from 30 years to 12 years
X-Men actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86; knighted by the British queen | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
British actor Patrick Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 86. He was widely known for playing Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men, and was knighted by the British queen.
Black-faced spoonbills arrive half a month early; sightings concentrated at Taitung fish farms | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Black-faced spoonbills arrived at Taitung fish farms half a month early, accounting for 61% of the global population. Experts say their arrival is not directly related to typhoons, while birdwatchers worry that habitat changes could lead to conflicts between people and birds.
Facts
There were 9 black-faced spoonbills
About half a month earlier than in previous years
October is normally when black-faced spoonbills ride favorable winds south from Korea to spend the winter
The number found in Taiwan accounts for 61% of the global total
This year (2026), the 林保署 also announced
Taitung County has recorded as many as 13 in winter
Recycled livestock wastewater mixed with farm irrigation water; Yunlin County estimates annual water savings of 175 million tons | PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Yunlin County Environmental Protection Bureau is promoting the recycling of livestock wastewater, turning biogas residue and slurry into fertilizer for irrigation. So far, 950 farms have joined, reducing wastewater discharged into rivers by 2.6 million metric tons annually. If expanded countywide, the program is estimated to save 175 million tons of water each year.
Facts
Save 175 million tons of water a year
Reduce livestock wastewater by 2.6 million metric tons annually
950 farms have joined the livestock waste recycling program
There are currently more than 1,200 livestock farms in Yunlin
Environmental groups accuse Tainan authorities of allowing upstream deforestation, causing sediment buildup downstream on the Jishui River | PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Environmental groups allege that land in the Guanziling section of Baihe, Tainan, was cleared, causing sediment to build up downstream on the Jishui River and affecting farmers' cultivation. 台南市政府 and relevant agencies said they had acted in accordance with the law and that the work was not illegal as long as it did not alter the terrain. The groups questioned whether the work had damaged soil and water conservation.
8 天母國中 students feel unwell after lunch; tests of retained group meal samples pass | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
8 students at 天母國中 felt unwell after lunch. Taipei's Department of Health tested retained samples of the group meals, and all results passed. The city government stressed its zero-tolerance policy on food safety among meal providers and is advancing both subsidies for rapid tests following lunch-related illness and a dual-track system for submitting meals for testing, to determine whether the cause was influenza or a food safety issue.
Insurers' technology stock sell-offs and third-quarter loss storm: allocation dilemmas behind forced selling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Amid a market downturn in Q3 2026, Chinese listed insurers face pressure from massive losses. Expanded equity allocations have intensified volatility and triggered a wave of stop-loss selling. Although participating insurance policies are growing rapidly, the slow transition from traditional policies has left insurers struggling with allocation dilemmas.
Facts
華泰證券 expects listed A-share insurers to post combined pretax losses of 109.6 billion to 200.2 billion yuan in the third quarter of 2026.
The stock and fund allocation ratio at 7 listed insurers rose from about 12% in 2023–2024 to 19.4% at the end of the first half of 2026.
新華保險's equity allocation reached 25.6%, higher than 中國平安's 21.1% and 中國人壽's 19.2%.
The CSI 800 Index fell 13.97% in the third quarter, while assets directly recognized in profit or loss (FVTPL) rose to an average share of 13%.
Participating insurance premiums reached 1.0126 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026, up 94.4% year over year.
11 banks participate! Mega Bank leads NT$40 billion syndicated loan for GUC; subscription reaches 1.2 times the target
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A NT$40 billion syndicated loan for 創意電子, arranged by 兆豐銀行, was signed on the 30th, with 11 banks subscribing 1.2 times the target amount. The funds will support business expansion and global development, reflecting strong market confidence in 創意電子's AI chip business.
Facts
A NT$40 billion syndicated loan for 創意電子, led by 兆豐銀行, was signed on the 30th, attracting 11 financial institutions and receiving subscriptions of 1.2 times the original target.
創意電子 is a major domestic ASIC design services provider, maintaining close, long-term partnerships with 台積電 and major cloud service providers worldwide.
創意電子 reported cumulative revenue of NT$44.099 billion in the first 3 quarters of 2026, up 102.83% from the same period last year.
The NT$40 billion syndicated loan will mainly provide working capital needed to support the company's rapid business expansion and help deepen its global market presence.
The syndicated loan incorporates a sustainability performance-linked mechanism, with ESG indicators including greenhouse gas reductions, energy savings and water conservation tied to interest rate adjustments.
兆豐銀行 has been named Taiwan's Best Syndicated Loan Bank of the Year by the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association four times since 2020.
According to data from the London Stock Exchange Group, 兆豐銀 ranked first in Taiwan for syndicated loan facility management in the first 3 quarters of 2026.
IMF forecasts Vietnam's per capita GDP will surpass Indonesia's for the first time in 2026.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
IMF forecasts Vietnam's per capita GDP will reach US$5,259 in 2026, surpassing Indonesia's for the first time. With high-tech manufacturing shifting to the country and strong investment, Vietnam's economic growth is projected to reach 8.4%, demonstrating stronger economic momentum than regional rivals.
Facts
IMF forecasts Vietnam's nominal per capita GDP will reach US$5,259 in 2026.
Vietnam's per capita GDP will surpass Indonesia's US$5,153 for the first time in 2026.
Vietnam's exports totaled US$434.3 billion in the first 9 months of this year, up 25% year over year.
Vietnam's government plans to invest about 1,000 trillion dong in infrastructure development throughout 2026.
IMF forecasts Vietnam's economic growth will reach 8.4% in 2026.
Taiwan stocks plunge more than 1,000 points: Should you sell or buy the dip? 5 key steps to protect yourself.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks plunged more than 1,000 points on Oct. 30, 2026, as electronics shares fell and financial stocks provided a haven. The article offers 5 steps to protect yourself, urging investors to review their funds and positions and avoid blindly averaging down.
Facts
On Oct. 30, 2026, the Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index plunged 1,156.5 points, or 2.49%.
The OTC index also plunged 4.42% that day, with more than 1,600 stocks closing lower across the market.
A total of 18 stocks hit the daily limit down that day.
Electronics and semiconductor shares fell in tandem.
Financial stocks became a safe haven for funds as the market fell.
South Korea hits Google and 蘋果 with hefty fines, ruling that high commissions hinder competition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korea's 南韓廣播通訊委員會 (KMCC) ruled on the 28th that U.S. tech giants Google and 蘋果 had abused their dominance in app stores and violated the Telecommunications Business Act, fining them a combined approximately 63.7 billion won. The move is intended to punish them for forcing developers to use their official payment systems and charging high commissions. The regulator also ordered both companies to open up to external payment links to promote market competition.
Facts
南韓廣播通訊委員會 announced combined fines of approximately 63.7 billion won against Google and 蘋果.
Google was separately fined 42.9 billion won for abusing its dominant position.
蘋果 was separately fined 20.8 billion won for abusing its dominant position.
The 2 companies were accused of forcing developers to use the official IAP system and charging commissions of up to 30%.
蘋果 was found to have calculated commissions based on prices including VAT from 2015 to 2023, placing a heavier burden on South Korean developers.
South Korea passed legislation in 2021 banning app stores from requiring the use of their own payment channels.
Google's earnings fire the first shot! Hong Kong AI stocks face their harshest valuation reset on Thursday; experts say investment logic is shifting: only companies that make money deserve high valuations.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index prompted a reassessment of the AI supply chain after Alphabet's disappointing third-quarter results. Related companies in Hong Kong and mainland China's A-share markets broadly fell, as investors shifted their focus to profitability and cash flow.
Facts
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Tech Index rebounded 1.4% at midday today (the 30th), but had yet to recoup the full 2.84% loss from yesterday (the 29th).
Third-quarter results released by Google parent Alphabet on Wednesday (the 28th) showed revenue of US$127.58 billion, below expectations, while free cash flow plunged to negative US$9.07 billion.
The market is no longer rewarding companies that dare to spend; it is starting to reward companies that make money.
Three types of players in the Hong Kong AI supply chain face revaluation: “shovel sellers” such as 聯想、中芯 and 華虹; “payers” such as 騰訊 and 阿里; and “storytellers” such as 智譜 and MiniMax.
The Hang Seng Tech Index had a PE-TTM of 20.3 times as of yesterday, placing it around the 8th percentile of the past 10 years and at a historic valuation low.
Merger still undecided, but the ticker already in focus? Wall Street bets Musk will choose “X” again.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Musk is pushing for a Tesla-SpaceX merger to create a group valued at US$3.5 trillion. Wall Street is focused on the “X” ticker and financial synergies, but governance risks have raised concerns.
Facts
Musk is pursuing a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, and the 2 companies have established independent special committees of directors to assess its feasibility.
If completed, the merger is expected to create a tech giant with a total market value of about US$3.5 trillion.
SpaceX reported third-quarter revenue of US$14.575 billion and net profit of US$4.404 billion, reversing its losses.
SpaceX's third-quarter capital expenditures reached US$19.593 billion, with 84% allocated to computing infrastructure for its SI business.
Tesla generated US$1.53 billion in free cash flow in the third quarter and sold energy storage batteries to SpaceX.
Only 5 single-letter tickers—I, K, N, X and Y—remain unused in U.S. stocks.
If SpaceX acquires Tesla in an all-stock deal, Musk's voting stake in the combined company would reach 53% to 56%.
〈鴻海科技日〉東元 and 鴻海 showcase modular data center, offering one-stop integrated delivery to capture AI infrastructure opportunities.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
東元 showcased a modular data center based on 輝達 DSX POD design at 鴻海科技日, integrating IT and electromechanical systems and displaying robotic joint modules. The company is deepening its partnership with 鴻海 to pursue opportunities in the AI infrastructure market.
Facts
東元 made its second appearance at 鴻海科技日, focusing on the modular data center (MDC) developed in partnership with 鴻海.
The MDC is based on the 輝達 NVIDIA DSX POD reference design and uses a 40-foot container as its platform.
廣達 and MIT to hold 2026 technology forum, focusing on AI-driven medical innovation and transformation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
廣達 joined MIT to hold the 2026 technology forum, focusing on AI medical innovation. Chief Technology Officer 張嘉淵 said that to address an aging population and labor shortages, 廣達 will use newly established 達穎智能 to cultivate MIT’s rainforest-scale research成果 in a greenhouse and bring it into practical use, advancing predictive and personalized precision medicine.
Facts
廣達, 廣達研究院, 廣達醫療科技基金會 and MIT CSAIL jointly held the 2026 technology forum.
The forum’s theme was “Better AI Together for Health Innovation.”
廣達 Chief Technology Officer 張嘉淵 represented the forum as a speaker.
廣達 likened its partnership with MIT to the relationship between a greenhouse and a rainforest.
廣達 established a new company, “達穎智能(DaVinCare),” to bring medical products into practical use.
AI development is shifting from large data centers to integration into wearable products.
廣達 establishes new smart healthcare company “達穎智能” to bring AI medicine into practice and move toward the market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
廣達 established a new company, 達穎智能, with the aim of bringing AI medical technology into practice and commercializing it, integrating technologies such as AIoT to build a smart healthcare platform.
Facts
廣達 established a new company, “達穎智能,” to bring AI medicine into practice and move toward the market.
達穎智能 focuses on smart healthcare and AI solutions, with an AIoT integrated architecture at its core.
廣達研究院’s 12th business unit covers a full range of technical capabilities, including AI development, software, hardware, cloud services and production lines.
Bringing medical products into practical use requires a separate unit to coordinate with healthcare institutions, because 廣達’s existing business model differs from the model for implementing products in healthcare.
達穎智能 is building a highly flexible, secure and scalable smart healthcare platform to improve medical workflows and patient interactions.
AI demand becomes apparent: 華通 plans annual capital spending of more than NT$20 billion for 3 consecutive years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
HDI maker 華通 plans capital spending of more than NT$20 billion annually from 2026 to 2028 to meet demand from AI data centers and low-Earth orbit satellites. The company’s September revenue hit a record, and it is actively expanding mSAP capacity and high-end HDI technology to capture opportunities from AI infrastructure upgrades.
Facts
華通 plans capital spending of more than NT$20 billion annually for 3 consecutive years from 2026 to 2028.
華通’s revenue in September this year hit a record NT$8.617 billion.
華通 has successfully mass-produced high-end multilayer boards with more than 6 HDI layers.
華通 has the technical capability to mass-produce 8- to 9-layer HDI boards.
華通 has worked with major customers on space-grade PCB boards for 10 years.
華通’s after-tax net profit in the first half of 2026 rose 39.08% year over year.
Administration of Commerce: This year’s target of training 20,000 people in AI technology has been met; aims to achieve an AI adoption rate of more than half
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Administration of Commerce released the 2026 Commercial Services Industry Yearbook on the 30th, announcing that it had met this year’s target of providing AI training to 20,000 people and noting that services account for more than half of GDP. It will work to raise AI adoption to 50%, using a new support system to accelerate the industry’s intelligent transformation.
Facts
Taiwan’s service industry generated NT$15.60 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, up 3.57% from the previous year.
The Administration of Commerce has met its annual target of providing guidance and training in AI technology to 20,000 people this year.
According to the latest 2026 survey, 35.8% of commercial services companies have begun adopting AI.
A total of 12.7% of companies have reached large-scale AI use and allocated dedicated budgets and internal resources.
The Administration of Commerce aims to achieve an adoption rate of 50% and will establish a tiered, end-to-end support system.
〈鴻海 Technology Day〉劉揚偉: This year showcases the group’s combined strengths and vertical integration; AI server rack capacity has doubled from last year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
鴻海 held its 2026 Technology Day, where Chairman 劉揚偉 showcased the group’s combined strengths and vertical integration. Weekly AI server rack production capacity doubled to 2,000 racks, while digital twin technology is accelerating the company’s transformation.
Facts
鴻海’s weekly AI server rack production capacity has doubled from last year to 2,000 racks per week
鴻海 achieves mold precision of 2 microns and improves material utilization by 3.3 times
AI server computing tray assembly time has been cut to 20 minutes
鴻海 can supply more than 50% of mobile phone components
鴻海 manages a total global land area of more than 40 million square meters
Japanese automakers retreat sharply in China: production falls to less than 4-tenths of its peak, while 豐田 sales also drop 25%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Japanese automakers continue to shrink in the Chinese market. Combined production by 豐田, 本田, 日產 and 馬自達 from April to September this year plunged 63% from the 2020 peak, falling to less than four-tenths of that level. Amid declining demand for gasoline-powered cars and intensifying competition from electric vehicles, 豐田 sales fell 25%, weighing on its global performance, while 本田 suffered the steepest decline. The automakers are seeking a way forward by reorganizing joint ventures, shifting toward exports and developing new models.
Facts
The 4 Japanese automakers produced a combined 1,020,579 vehicles in China from April to September this year, down 63% from the 2020 peak
豐田 sold 684,903 vehicles in China from April to September this year, including Lexus, down 25% year over year
本田’s flagship EV “GT,” originally scheduled to launch by the end of 2025, has been postponed indefinitely
小糸製作所 announced it will dissolve and liquidate its Chinese subsidiary that manufactures automotive lights
U.S. research firm Mobility Global forecasts that the annual China production of the 4 Japanese automakers in 2030 will fall a further 47% from 2025
豐田 plans to produce a next-generation EV with longer driving range under the Lexus brand in 2027 and to build extended-range electric vehicles in China
友達（2409） has NT$18.5 billion in book profit. Why did its share price fall to the limit instead of rising?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
友達（2409） sold its Taichung plant to 台積電（2330） for NT$38.8 billion, booking a gain of NT$18.5 billion. But uncertainty has emerged over the sale of its Huaya plant to 廣達（2382）, its core business swung to a loss in the third quarter, and its share price fell to the limit.
Facts
友達（2409） announced it would sell its Taichung plant to 台積電（2330） for NT$38.8 billion, estimating a disposal gain of as much as NT$18.5 billion.
A deal had reportedly been reached to sell the Huaya plant to 廣達（2382）, but complications have emerged, casting doubt on the expected proceeds.
友達’s financial results showed its core business swung to a loss in the third quarter, with a substantial amount lost.
友達 shares plunged at the open the day after its investor conference, briefly hitting the limit-down price.
The market is watching whether 友達 can narrow its core-business losses and how quickly it can clear inventory.
Midterm elections countdown: Filings by AI giants reveal policy costs, with data center tax burdens and regulatory risks rising
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
On the eve of the U.S. midterm elections, AI giants such as Meta disclosed data center tax and regulatory risks in SEC filings. Bipartisan legislation to advance AI oversight, a surge in lobbying spending and growing public opposition to infrastructure expansion are increasing policy uncertainty.
Facts
Meta warned in its third-quarter 10-Q report that legal changes increasing taxes on data center operations could raise capital spending or operating costs.
Anthropic spent $5.6 million on lobbying in the first 3 quarters of this year, far more than the $2.29 million spent in the same period last year.
Republican Representative Jay Obernolte introduced bill H.R.9925 in July, proposing federal oversight of the development and deployment of frontier AI models.
Polls show that about two-thirds of U.S. respondents oppose building new data centers in the United States.
Independent Senator Sanders introduced the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act (S.4214), proposing a pause on new data center construction.
Nearly 200 million a day! US-Iran conflict disrupts shipping routes and boosts the shipping market; 中遠海控’s net profit rose 13% in the first three quarters, and its A and H shares hit record highs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Benefiting from strong third-quarter results and capacity constraints caused by geopolitical conflicts, 中遠海控’s net profit in the first three quarters rose 13.22% year over year, as Hong Kong-listed shipping stocks rallied across the board.
Facts
中遠海控’s net profit attributable to parent-company shareholders for the first three quarters of this year was 30.649 billion yuan, up 13.22% year over year.
中遠海控’s net profit attributable to parent-company shareholders in the third quarter alone reached 17.230 billion yuan, up 80.73% year over year.
Houthi attacks have forced ships to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 10 to 14 days to Asia-Europe round trips.
中遠海控 benefited from the CCFI index averaging 19.46% higher year over year in the first three quarters of this year.
Hong Kong-listed shipping stocks rallied across the board today (30), with 中遠海控 gaining 7.7%.
Ensuring thorough security measures in light of incidents including information leaks caused by unauthorized access (alert)
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 is urging businesses to strengthen their security measures following incidents of personal information leaks caused by unauthorized access. It is calling in particular for action by medical institutions and information system providers.
Response to the Supreme Court ruling on the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 has expressed its remorse and apology after the Supreme Court ruled that errors and omissions in the decision-making process for the deflation adjustment in the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25 were illegal. Based on a report compiled by an expert committee in November Reiwa 7, it decided to provide an additional uniform benefit to plaintiffs and non-plaintiffs equivalent to the standard-level adjustment (-2.49%), and included the funding in a supplementary budget. From March 1, Reiwa 8, benefits will be paid in stages without requiring an application to households currently receiving public assistance; other households will receive benefits upon application.
Facts
Height adjustment: minus 二・四九 percent
Revision rate for the deflation adjustment (▲4.78%)
Response to the Supreme Court ruling on the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 announced a policy to provide additional public assistance payments or special benefits to plaintiff and non-plaintiff households, and included related funding in the budget, following the Supreme Court ruling that found the procedures for the deflation adjustment in the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25 to be illegal.
Facts
Supreme Court ruling of June 27, Reiwa 7
The Expert Committee on Responses to the Supreme Court Ruling, established in August Reiwa 7 by the Social Security Council’s Public Assistance Standards Subcommittee
The expert committee’s report was compiled on November 18 of the same year
From October of the same year, the national and local governments also held working-level consultations on responses to the Supreme Court ruling
In November of the same year, the health, labor and welfare minister and local government leaders held national-local consultations on responses to the Supreme Court ruling
On November 21 of the same year, the government announced “The Direction of Responses Based on the Report of the Expert Committee on Responses to the Supreme Court Ruling of the Social Security Council’s Public Assistance Standards Subcommittee, and Other Materials”
To be implemented uniformly at a height adjustment level of minus 二・四九 percent
The supplementary budget was passed by the Diet on December 16, Reiwa 7
The “Special Exception to the Standards for Public Assistance under the Public Assistance Act for the Period from August, Heisei 二十五, to March, Reiwa 8 (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Notice No. 43 of Reiwa 8)” was promulgated on February 20, Reiwa 8
It took effect on March 1
This is a period affected by the deflation adjustment at the time of the revision in Heisei 25 and thereafter
Minor deduction (renamed the under-20 deduction from April, Reiwa 4.)
As the standard level was revised in October, Heisei 30, the period covered is through September, Heisei 30
The period covered is from August, Heisei 25, through September, Heisei 27
Revision rate for the deflation adjustment (▲4.78%)
Revision rate for the height (standard-level) adjustment (▲2.49%)
Implementation of inspection orders for imported foods
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 ordered importers to conduct inspections under the Food Sanitation Act after the pesticide residue mepiquat chloride was detected above the permitted limit in okra and processed products from China.
Facts
0.3 mg per day per 1 kg of body weight
Mepiquat chloride residue: 0.24 ppm
Even if a person continued to consume 75 kg of okra every day
Mepiquat chloride detected: 0.12 ppm
Standard: 0.01 ppm
12,500.00 kg
Mepiquat chloride detected: 0.04 ppm
9,000.00 kg
Mepiquat chloride detected: 0.24 ppm
Companies mentioned：クラレイ株式会社、株式会社桜通商、神栄株式会社、ZHANGZHOU MINGDE FOODS CO.,LTD.、FUJIAN JINGSHENG AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CO.,LTD.
厚生労働省 has designated November as “Fair Trade Practices Campaign Month” to prevent the burden of work-style reforms from being unfairly shifted to small and medium-sized business partners and to promote work-style reforms. It will conduct intensive public awareness activities, including displaying posters, updating a special website and making requests to large companies and others.
Notice of the 14th Meeting of the Food Sanitation Monitoring Committee of the Health Science Council
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 14th Food Sanitation Monitoring Subcommittee of the Health Science Council on Reiwa 8, Nov. 9. Topics include a review in the fifth year after enforcement of the revised Food Sanitation Act and a review of BSE measures. Attendance is open only to members of the press, and the meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube.
Notice of the first meeting of the Review Panel on Revisions to the Reiwa 8 National Registered Dietitian Examination Guidelines
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 will hold the first meeting to review the Reiwa 8 National Registered Dietitian Examination Guidelines online on Nov. 5. Those wishing to observe must apply by email.
Decision on the Recipients of the Reiwa 8 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Awards for Certified Employment Training Providers for People in Financial Hardship
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 has selected the recipients for Reiwa 8, the inaugural year of the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Awards for Certified Employment Training Providers for People in Financial Hardship, which recognize providers and others for outstanding initiatives under the self-reliance support system for people in financial hardship.
The 273rd Social Security Council Long-Term Care Benefit Subcommittee will meet via web conference
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 will hold the 273rd Long-Term Care Benefit Subcommittee of the Social Security Council via web conference on Reiwa 8, Nov. 2. The agenda is the revision of long-term care service fees for Reiwa 9, and the meeting will be streamed live on YouTube.
Additional preliminary allocation notice for the Reiwa 8 Regional Development Grant for Long-Term Care and Welfare Facilities (first-round consultations)
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 has issued an additional preliminary allocation notice for the Reiwa 8 Regional Development Grant for Long-Term Care and Welfare Facilities (first-round consultations).
Materials for the third Policy Review and Promotion Subcommittee of the Public-Private Council for Enhancing Japan’s Drug Discovery Capabilities
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
A page listing materials for the third Policy Review and Promotion Subcommittee of the Public-Private Council for Enhancing Japan’s Drug Discovery Capabilities, held by the Medical Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on Reiwa 8, Oct. 30. Materials include documents on manufacturing and domestic investment, as well as submissions from members.
Response to the Supreme Court ruling on the revision of the public assistance standards in Heisei 25
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 has decided to provide additional public assistance payments to plaintiff and non-plaintiff households and has included funding in a supplementary budget, following the Supreme Court ruling in Reiwa 7, June, on the Heisei 25 revisions to public assistance standards, which found the deflation adjustment procedure unlawful.
Facts
Height adjustment: minus 二・四九 percent
Revision rate for the deflation adjustment (▲4.78%)
独立行政法人国立病院機構久里浜医療センター is conducting a “Survey on Recreation and Health Among the Public” as a project subsidized by 厚生労働省, pursuant to the Basic Act on Gambling Addiction Countermeasures. The survey period runs from Reiwa 8, Nov. 1, to around Reiwa 9, March.
One-stop portal for measures related to the situation in the Middle East
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
厚生労働省 announced that it had established a headquarters for measures to secure pharmaceuticals, medical devices and medical supplies affected by the situation in the Middle East, and that sales of the 70 million medical gloves held in reserve would shift to general sales from Reiwa 8, Oct. 6. The portal also lists consultation desks for supply-related inquiries and various notices and administrative communications.
Facts
70 million medical gloves held in the national stockpile
“Minato Oasis Miyazu Amanohashidate” is coming! — “Miyazu, a port of human flow,” a place to connect and create together —
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省港湾局 has re-registered the “Minato Oasis” at Miyazu Port as “Minato Oasis Miyazu Amanohashidate” and will promote tourism and regional revitalization by making use of local resources.
The 101st Port Subcommittee of the Council for Transport Policy will meet — deliberation on port plans —
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 will hold a meeting of the Port Subcommittee of the Council for Transport Policy on Reiwa 8, Nov. 5, to deliberate on port plans under the Port and Harbor Act. The main agenda items concern the port plans for Aomori Port and Yatsushiro Port.
Agreement reached at OECD to begin discussions on new international rules to ensure a sound international shipbuilding market — summary of the results of the 143rd Shipbuilding Committee of the 経済協力開発機構 (OECD)
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
At the OECD Shipbuilding Committee, a proposed revision to the rules for export financing of ships to promote the greening of international shipping received final agreement and is expected to take effect early next year. The committee also received reports on large subsidies to China’s steel industry and low-priced steel, and agreed to begin discussions on new international rules to ensure a sound international shipbuilding market.
Facts
143rd OECD Shipbuilding Committee
Around 50% of Japan’s level
Reached 15 times the level of steel companies in other countries
The Reiwa 8 second Vehicle Safety Measures Study Group meeting will be held — discussions on expanding and strengthening vehicle safety standards and other measures —
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 will hold a meeting of the Vehicle Safety Measures Study Group on Nov. 4 to discuss expanding and strengthening vehicle safety standards and efforts toward traffic accident reduction targets.
Facts
Reduce traffic fatalities within 30 days by 1,200
Reduce the number of seriously injured people by 11,000
Awards for distinguished service during the 38th “Housing and Living Month” — recognizing individuals and organizations with notable achievements in housing and building administration —
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 announced that it had selected the recipients of the 38th Housing and Living Month Awards for Distinguished Service as of Reiwa 8, Oct. 30, and that the ceremony would be held within the ministry due to the effects of the Kumamoto Earthquake. The awards comprise 39 ministerial awards, 7 bureau director general awards and 3 letters of appreciation.
Facts
38th “Housing and Living Month”
<Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award> 39 awards
<Director General of the Housing Bureau Award> 7 awards
<Director General of the Housing Bureau Letter of Appreciation> 3 awards
E84 Seisho Bypass to Conduct Japan’s 2nd Social Experiment with Time-Based ETC Tolls Nationwide — Starting Nov. 28, Reiwa 8, to Ease Congestion on Weekends and Holidays
The 1st Japan-Italy Long-Span Bridge Conference Held (Report) — Discussions Held to Strengthen Cooperation in Technical Exchange Between Japan and Italy on the Construction and Maintenance of Long-Span Bridges
Discussion with local government leaders on the future of utility-pole-free streets under the theme “Working Nationwide to Remove Utility Poles: Passing Beautiful Skies and Resilient Communities on to the Next Generation,” to be held Nov. 10