Braised pork aroma wafts through Huashan's Pingtung Zhutian Station; "taste of home" marks 14 years since its founding
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華山基金會's Zhutian Station held a tea gathering to express gratitude on its 14th anniversary, themed "Taste of Home." It serves 241 seniors and called on society to pay attention to population aging and older adults living alone.
Non-red supply chain scandal after scandal! Ma Wen-chun slams Kuo Li-hsiung for 'a sieve-like vetting process': Can't just wait for prosecutors and investigators
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亞拓科技 was implicated in a military drone procurement case involving the use of Chinese-made chips, and its founder was detained. KMT legislator Ma Wen-chun sharply criticized Defense Minister Kuo Li-hsiung for failing to properly vet the supply chain, demanding that the Ministry of National Defense proactively investigate it and set a timeline for improvements rather than passively wait for prosecutors and investigators to look into the case.
Facts
亞拓科技 founder Du Dasen and his wife were detained and barred from visits over suspicions that they used Chinese-made chips in a military drone procurement case.
KMT legislator Ma Wen-chun criticized Defense Minister Kuo Li-hsiung for a sieve-like vetting process, stressing that the Ministry of National Defense cannot wait until prosecutors and investigators complete their investigation before offering an account.
The military discovered chips marked 'CN' during acceptance inspections and teardown checks, and proactively filed a report after suspecting that Chinese-made components had been used.
Ma Wen-chun asked how many more noncompliant components, from Hangjian and Jinming to 亞拓科技, had yet to be uncovered, and how much delivered equipment still needed to be checked.
Ma Wen-chun asked the Ministry of National Defense to explain how it was implementing its commitment to dismantle and inspect future purchases of 2 or 4 drones.
台灣金聯資產管理公司 held a 25th anniversary tea reception on the afternoon of the 30th.
台灣金聯's whole-project management and upfront funding services for self-led urban renewal attracted applications from 45 private-sector entities in their first two months.
Since its founding through 2025, 台灣金聯 has distributed cumulative cash dividends equal to 168.42% of each shareholder's investment.
Original台灣金聯2025年稅後純益12.35億元，年增約41%。
Original台灣金聯25年來一共收購2880億元不良債權。
台灣金聯 has sold a total of 1096 homes through its affordable housing program over 16 years.
台灣金聯 was selected this August as the preferred applicant for New Taipei City's public urban renewal project 'Wenshan Jing' by the New Taipei City Housing and Urban Regeneration Center.
Graphic: How strong is demand for AI servers? Japan's Murata invests 1 trillion yen to expand capacitor production; 國巨 and 華新科 are also adding production lines | Semiconductor explained in one graphic
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村田製作所 announced an investment on the scale of hundreds of billions to expand MLCC production in response to AI demand. 國巨 and 華新科 are also expanding capacity, underscoring severe tightness in the passive components market.
Facts
村田製作所 announced plans to invest about 1 trillion yen over the next five years to expand production capacity for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs).
村田製作所 aims to more than double capacitor revenue in fiscal 2030 from the previous fiscal year.
村田 received 55% more in new orders in the first half than in the same period last year, while revenue rose by only two-tenths.
國巨's capacity utilization exceeded 95% in the fourth quarter, and it plans to increase capacity for multilayer ceramic capacitors and tantalum capacitors by about 10% to 15%.
華新科's book-to-bill ratio rose to 1.8. It plans to increase capacity by about 10% by the end of this year, followed by another 10% next year.
Kang Yong exposes himself in support of LGBTQ people, only to be challenged by Huang Shih-hsiu! He reveals the truth behind the raid on a Ximending bar: It was all because a DPP councilor reported it
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Kang Yong entered politics after a gay bar in Ximending was raided, attending campaign headquarters rallies for Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an. Huang Shih-hsiu criticized him for overlooking details of the report and lessons from history.
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Kang Yong appeared in October 2026 at events marking the opening of the campaign headquarters of DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an.
After a gay bar in Ximending was raided, Kang Yong appeared on Wang Wei-chung's program for an interview and said the incident was one of the reasons he became involved in political activities.
Huang Shih-hsiu said police investigated the Ximending bar after a report by DPP councilor Hung Chien-yi, and that they found minors being treated as playthings and large numbers of naked men at the scene.
Kang Yong said he did not mind losing his reputation or facing disgrace for LGBTQ rights, hoping to bring about a little warmth and light.
Huang Shih-hsiu criticized the LGBTQ movement for witch hunts and discrimination targeting moderates and specific individuals during the 2018 marriage equality referendum.
Who says young people don't save for retirement? Latest TISA data revealed: These generations are the most active
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The TISA 2.0 tax incentive program has been announced. Data from 鉅亨買基金 show that people aged 50-59 are the main investors, while those aged 60 and over invest the most. People under 39 account for more than 3 tenths, reflecting a cross-generational trend in retirement savings.
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Original行政院宣布推動TISA第二階段租稅優惠，每人每年最高可減除2.4萬元綜合所得總額。
As of October 27 this year, people aged 50-59 accounted for 29.2% of TISA holders and 34.8% of invested capital.
Original60歲以上族群每人每月平均申購金額約2.9萬元，是29歲以下族群的3.4倍。
Customers under 39 account for 32.1% of TISA holders, indicating increased participation by younger generations.
About 72.7% of TISA customers also hold other funds, with Taiwan stock funds having the highest ownership rate.
Why is Taipei's 'Six Lanes' district so Japanese in character? It was once a residential area for senior officials; a century of history revealed
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This article traces the century-long history of Taipei's 'Six Lanes,' noting that during Japanese rule it was a residential area for senior officials in Taishō-chō and also a cemetery. After the war, the arrival of Japanese businesses turned it into a hub for Japanese dining and nightlife.
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Six Lanes corresponds to today's Lane one hundred five, Zhongshan North Road, and Lane one hundred seven, Linsen North Road.
During Japanese rule, Taishō-chō was the only exclusively Japanese residential area north of the railway station.
The family of Nogi Maresuke, the third governor-general, and General Akashi, the seventh governor-general of Taiwan, were both buried in Taishō-chō's public cemetery.
The former Japanese public cemetery in Taishō-chō is now the foundation for the statue of Yue Fei, 'Reclaim Our Territory,' in Park No. 14.
2026 New Taipei City Expo, 'New Taipei Band: Composing the Future,' opens at Sanchong Anxin Center! Hou You-yi invites residents to explore urban development and new ways of living across 7 exhibition zones
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The 2026 New Taipei City Expo opened on October 30 at Sanchong Anxin Center in New Taipei. Mayor Hou You-yi and entertainer Huang Teng-hui attended. Under the theme 'Composing the Future,' the exhibition presents urban development, culture and lifestyle experiences across seven zones. The entire exhibition is free and open through the end of December.
Facts
The 2026 New Taipei City Expo, 'New Taipei Band: Composing the Future,' officially opened on October 30 at the New Taipei City Government's Sanchong Anxin Center.
New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi attended the opening ceremony and invited entertainer Huang Teng-hui to be a guest at the exhibition.
The exhibition premiered 'NEW LOOP,' a theme song created using New Taipei's urban soundscape.
The exhibition features three main themed areas spanning the first, second, third and fifth floors of Sanchong Anxin Center, linked together across 7 exhibition zones.
The exhibition runs from October 30 through December 27. Admission is free throughout, and it is closed every Monday.
The theme song 'NEW LOOP' was created by five musicians: Momo, PUZZLEMAN, LINK, Ren Si and Johnny.
A cafe created in partnership with '汐柚咖啡' will operate on the fifth floor for the duration of the exhibition.
From a 200,000 startup to 200 million for education! 巴巴事業 President Huang Jiong-hui receives an honorary doctorate from National Sun Yat-sen University for running his business with integrity
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巴巴事業 President Huang Jiong-hui received an honorary doctorate in management from 國立中山大學 for his business achievements and long-term support for education and public welfare. He is the university's 27th honorary doctorate recipient.
Facts
巴巴事業 President Huang Jiong-hui received an honorary doctorate in management from 國立中山大學.
Huang Jiong-hui is the 27th honorary doctorate recipient since the founding of Sun Yat-sen University.
Original黃烱輝於2019年捐贈新台幣2億元協助中山大學興建醫學教育大樓。
In 1988, Huang Jiong-hui launched a real estate sales business with 200,000 yuan in capital.
Huang Jiong-hui established the Baba Charitable Trust and has donated a total of 6 fire engines to 高雄市政府.
Huang Jiong-hui is an alumnus of the 14th class of the EMBA program at Sun Yat-sen University's College of Management.
Huang Jiong-hui's business interests span real estate development, construction, property management, postpartum care and tourism and hospitality.
2026 Taichung World Flora Exposition's 15th anniversary preview: Lu Shiow-yen and Sanrio stars create a 'Dessert Kingdom'
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The Taichung City Government held a launch event for the 15th Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival 2026 in Xinshe on the 30th. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced that the festival is partnering with 日本三麗鷗 for the first time this year, with a “Dessert Kingdom” theme and the largest-scale flower carpet festival ever.
Facts
The Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival 2026 marks its 15th anniversary, with the Taichung City Government holding a launch event in Xinshe.
This year’s flower carpet festival is partnering with 日本三麗鷗 for the first time, bringing together seven hugely popular characters to create dedicated flower zones.
The exhibition area spans 2 hectares and features as many as 110,000 flowers.
The 19-meter-tall “Honey Adventure” centerpiece stands at the center of the park.
The Hello Kitty-themed “Berry Good Times” zone features a giant flower carpet 20 meters in diameter.
The city government has planned 5 free shuttle bus routes to provide seamless connections with public transportation.
The exhibition runs for 23 days, and people from across the country are invited to enjoy the flowers.
Anyone who stays overnight in Taichung before Nov. 30 will have a chance to win “52 weeks of free accommodation.”
North Branch launches “Corporate Pre-Hire Employment Program” matching initiative to create a direct path from graduation to employment
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The 勞動部勞動力發展署北分署 held a matching event for its Corporate Pre-Hire Youth Program under the Employment Program, combining resources from schools and companies to bridge the gap between education and workplace needs. A mentorship system and AI assistance will improve training efficiency and help young people move directly into employment after graduation.
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The 勞動部勞動力發展署北分署 held a briefing and networking event for proposals under the “116 Academic Year Subsidy Program for Employment Programs at Colleges and Universities: Corporate Pre-Hire Youth Program.”
邦捷股份有限公司 director Zhang Xuanqiao said the key to promoting on-the-job training is implementing a workplace mentorship system.
By introducing AI tools to support training and establishing a sound system for permanent employment, retention and benefits, 邦捷股份有限公司 can effectively shorten the adjustment period for new employees.
Wang Fuxing, a professor in the Department of Information Management at 中國文化大學, has been deeply involved in the program for nearly 3 years.
The North Branch plans to hold its 2nd networking event at the IEAT Conference Center in Taipei on Nov. 11.
Colleges, universities and companies seeking detailed application requirements and submission procedures can visit the “Youth Vocational Training Resources Network.”
The contact number for the North Branch Youth Industry-Academia Center is 02-8995-6399, extensions 1804 to 1810.
Taiwan stocks have fallen 10% from their record high! Tech giants’ earnings spark selling pressure as analysts name stocks to watch
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Global stock markets plunged after tech giants reported earnings below expectations, sending the Taiwan Weighted Index down 2.49% and nearly 9.25% below its record high. Analysts say Taiwan’s fundamentals remain sound. 高盛 forecasts EPS growth of 30% in 2027 and recommends watching core AI stocks and defensive financial stocks.
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The Taiwan Weighted Index closed down 1,156.50 points, a decline of 2.49%, while the OTC index fell more than 4.4%.
Since setting a record closing high of 49,822 points on Oct. 6, the Taiwan stock market’s closing index has fallen about 9.25% from its recent peak.
高盛 forecasts that earnings per share (EPS) for Taiwanese companies could grow by 30% in 2027.
Foreign investors currently hold about 47% of Taiwan stocks.
Taiwan’s economic growth rates are forecast to reach 12.63% in 2026 and 7.65% in 2027.
The 大華優利高填息30 (00918) ETF includes financial stocks such as 國泰金, 中信金 and 元大金.
Prison food is going viral, but you can’t buy it! Raw chocolate and lemon cakes discontinued or out of stock; netizens joke: Don’t send your relatives to prison just to get a taste
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Raw cocoa products from 宜蘭監獄 and lemon cakes from 台中看守所, both under the 法務部矯正署, have gone viral on social media, leading to demand outstripping supply. Both facilities have announced that they are suspending preorders or sales. The situation has drawn widespread attention and humorous online discussion, reflecting Taiwanese consumers’ intense enthusiasm for food made by correctional facilities.
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宜蘭監獄 suspends preorders for raw cocoa chocolate due to an excessive number of orders
台中看守所 has filled all orders for its lemon cakes and paused order-taking
宜蘭監獄 raw cocoa chocolate costs NT$300 and is available seasonally
The viral popularity of food from correctional facilities has sparked heated discussion on social media
Online orders for bagels from 台南看守所 are booked through next April
[After Work Economics] No paid promotions, just frank talk! Dermatology authority exposes the dark secrets of “hair growth”!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The After Work Economics program invited physician Tsai Jen-yu, a professor at Taipei Medical University, to provide expert analysis of hair loss, debunking myths about hair-growth products, treatments and hair transplants and stressing the importance of identifying the type of hair loss.
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Dr. Tsai Jen-yu, a dermatology authority and professor at Taipei Medical University, was invited to explain common causes of hair loss and dispel myths about hair-growth products, scalp treatments and hair transplants.
Hair is primarily made of protein. Insufficient nutrient intake may affect hair health, but taking supplements does not mean all types of hair loss can be treated.
Transplanting too many hairs or placing follicles too closely together may increase the risk of scalp inflammation or poor follicle survival.
Hair transplantation mainly involves moving hair follicles to areas where they are needed; it does not treat male-pattern baldness itself.
If the original hair loss continues to progress, surrounding hair may keep thinning. Patients should continue discussing follow-up and treatment with their doctors.
Israel election》Netanyahu falls short of a majority, while opposition refuses to depend on Arab parties; Israel may face another election
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Election results in Israel show neither the right-wing bloc nor the opposition has won a majority, making Arab parties pivotal. Disagreements over forming a government and an investigation into foreign interference have left the political situation uncertain, with a new election a possibility.
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The right-wing bloc led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won 53 seats in the election, falling short of a majority.
The opposition bloc won 48 seats, or 67 combined with the 19 seats won by Arab parties.
The national security agency has launched an independent investigation into foreign interference in the election and restricted access to information.
Opposition leader Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of trying to undermine the legitimacy of the election and preparing related legislation.
Because of political differences, most opposition leaders have ruled out forming a coalition with Arab parties.
When Koichi visited his mother, he noticed purplish bruises on her left arm and saw that she was extremely tense and afraid of a particular caregiver.
The caregiver involved impatiently sighed at Kazuko when she needed help using the toilet, questioned her in a harsh tone and forcefully grabbed her arm while moving her to a wheelchair.
A Japanese Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry survey of elder abuse in fiscal 2024 found 3,633 consultations and reports, an increase of 192 from the previous fiscal year.
After looking into the situation, the facility stopped the staff member from caring for Kazuko, launched interviews led by management, and consulted with and notified the local government.
The Central Weather Administration has issued a forecast for the coming week, saying 3 waves of northeasterly monsoon winds will bring rain and cooler temperatures. The outer circulation of Severe Typhoon In-fa will also bring long-period swells to coastal areas, and the public is urged to watch for changing weather and stay safe at sea.
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Early tomorrow morning (the 31st), lows in central and northern Taiwan and the northeast will be around 19 to 21 degrees.
Severe Typhoon In-fa is expected to come closest to Taiwan next Tuesday, remaining more than about 2,000 kilometers away.
From this Sunday (Nov. 1) through next Friday (Nov. 6), long-period swells are expected along the coast.
The 2nd wave of northeasterly monsoon winds will arrive from the afternoon of Nov. 2 through Nov. 3, bringing daytime highs of 25 degrees in the north and northeast.
Daytime highs on Oct. 31 will be around 25 to 26 degrees north of Taoyuan, and 28 to 31 degrees south of Hsinchu.
Zhang Yili and Lai Juilong sing together and play on the 5oooi meme! Backing the upgrade to Concert Economy 3.0, Zuoying and Nanzi aim to build a new engine for Kaohsiung’s major-event industry
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Zhang Yili, a candidate for city council in Kaohsiung’s Zuoying and Nanzi districts, and mayoral candidate Lai Juilong improvised a duet and played on a pun, drawing widespread attention. Zhang used the moment to advocate promoting “Concert Economy 3.0,” linking nighttime spending with the lodging industry and aiming to turn Kaohsiung into a city of major events.
Facts
張以理 put forward a policy proposal supporting 賴瑞隆's promotion of the “Concert Economy 3.0.”
The two landmark performance venues, Kaohsiung Arena and Kaohsiung National Stadium, are both located in the Zuoying-Nanzi electoral district.
張以理 recommended reviewing and expanding the benefits and denominations of existing night market vouchers.
賴瑞隆 previously helped Mayday hold a large-scale concert at Kaohsiung National Stadium.
張以理 previously served as director of the Kaohsiung Youth Bureau and invited Mango Jump to perform in Kaohsiung.
賴瑞隆 earned the nickname “Duck Daddy” after an exhibition of the Yellow Duck sparked a tourism boom.
聯發科 targets US$16 billion in AI ASIC revenue next year! CEO 蔡力行 confirms it has secured a second customer, with further growth expected in 2028
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聯發科 announced that its first AI ASIC began shipping in small quantities in September, with fourth-quarter revenue targeted at up to US$2.5 billion. It also confirmed it had secured a second customer. The company expects revenue to reach US$16 billion in 2027, while its second-generation product and new customer project are both expected to enter mass production and contribute revenue in 2028.
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聯發科's first AI accelerator began shipping in small quantities in September, with fourth-quarter revenue targeted at US$2.5 billion.
聯發科 estimates that its first ASIC project could generate about US$16 billion in full-year revenue in 2027.
聯發科 has officially secured a second data center ASIC customer, with the new project expected to start contributing revenue in 2028.
聯發科's second-generation ASIC project remains on track to enter mass production in the first quarter of 2028.
聯發科's first ASIC project is expected to account for about 20% of the global AI accelerator ASIC market.
聯發科 Q3 EPS at NT$17.5! AI ASICs boost Q4 revenue to as much as NT$221.8 billion; operating margin aims to exceed 20% next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
聯發科 reported Q3 2026 results, with EPS of NT$17.50. Boosted by increased AI ASIC shipments, Q4 revenue is expected to reach as much as NT$221.8 billion, while the company expects its operating margin to exceed 20% in 2027.
Facts
聯發科 reported consolidated revenue of NT$168.058 billion in the third quarter of 2026, up 10.4% quarter over quarter and 18.3% year over year.
聯發科's earnings per share (EPS) in the third quarter of 2026 were NT$17.50.
聯發科's first AI accelerator began shipping in small quantities in September, with fourth-quarter revenue forecast at between NT$210.1 billion and NT$221.8 billion.
聯發科's smartphone business revenue fell 17% year over year in the third quarter, while revenue from its Smart Device Platform business rose 63%.
聯發科 management expects its full-year operating margin in 2027 to exceed 20%.
Revenue related to 聯發科's first data center AI accelerator is forecast to reach US$2.5 billion in the fourth quarter and target US$16 billion in 2027.
Don't throw away clothes, shoes or bags you can't wear! These 2 places accept donations of used clothes and shoes, giving pre-loved items to people who need them more
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This article explains the rules for disposing of old shoes: damaged shoes belong in general waste, while those in good condition can be donated. It introduces the November 2026 “Shoe Aid” collection in Taichung and donation options at the Taipei 心怡舊衣回收中心.
Facts
Old shoes that are damaged or can no longer be used count as general waste. Improperly putting them in recycling bins or used-clothing collection boxes can result in a fine of up to NT$6,000.
Because shoes are made of complex materials bonded with glue, dismantling them for recycling is costly and they are easily contaminated, making recycling impractical.
Shoes and bags donated to 心怡舊衣回收中心 must first be photographed and sent in a private message to its fan page for confirmation; simply delivering them does not guarantee acceptance.
Donated items sent to 心怡舊衣回收中心 should weigh no more than 12 kilograms per box or bag.
聯發科 and NVIDIA expand AI rack plans! Integrating NVLink Fusion, 448G SerDes and CPO to target data centers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At an earnings call, 聯發科 announced deeper cooperation with 輝達, using the NVLink Fusion platform to help customers integrate customized AI chips and accelerate development of advanced technologies such as 448G SerDes. The company completed a US$3.9 billion convertible bond offering, subscribed to by 輝達 and Alphabet. Its first AI accelerator has shipped, demonstrating a strategy that extends from chip design to system integration.
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聯發科 announced deeper cooperation with 輝達, using the NVLink Fusion platform to help customers integrate customized XPU chips into AI systems.
聯發科 completed a US$3.9 billion convertible bond offering in the third quarter, with 輝達 and Alphabet participating as subscribers.
聯發科's first AI accelerator began shipping in small quantities in September, with fourth-quarter revenue expected to reach US$2.5 billion.
聯發科 is accelerating development of 448G SerDes, 3.5D advanced packaging and CPO technologies.
The RTX Spark AI PC equipped with 聯發科's N1X chip officially went on sale in mid-October.
賈永婕 offers to donate her “not-so-plain” Dior jacket worth NT$180,000! Former DPP legislator lashes out, saying she is taking her privilege for granted: 賴惠員 has already apologized 3 times
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台北101 Chairperson 賈永婕 was criticized by legislator 賴惠員 for wearing a Dior jacket during a legislative hearing. 賴 later apologized, while former DPP legislator 謝欣霓 criticized 賴 for taking her privilege for granted. 賈永婕 subsequently donated the jacket.
Facts
台北101 Chairperson 賈永婕 appeared before the Legislative Yuan's Finance Committee on the 14th wearing a white Dior cropped jacket draped over her shoulders, sparking a debate over dress code.
DPP legislator 賴惠員 criticized 賈永婕 for dressing in a way she said was not plain enough and asked whether she wanted to continue the debate.
賴惠員 bowed and apologized to 賈永婕 and the public 2 days after the incident.
Former DPP legislator 謝欣霓 criticized 賴惠員 for taking her privilege for granted even after apologizing three times.
賈永婕 announced that she would donate her Dior jacket, worth about NT$180,000, to charity.
陳亭妃 campaigns from “victory” in Xiaying to the Nanguan area! Focus on Southern Taiwan Science Park Phase 4, transport and cultural infrastructure to promote balanced development in Tainan
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DPP Tainan mayoral candidate 陳亭妃 embarked on an intensive campaign trail on the 30th, visiting areas including Xiaying and Rende. She said Tainan's development requires integrating technology, transportation and culture. In particular, she called for early planning to address challenges arising from Southern Taiwan Science Park Phase 4 and narrow the urban-rural gap.
Facts
DPP Tainan mayoral candidate 陳亭妃 held an intensive motorcade campaign tour on the 30th.
In the morning, 陳亭妃 joined 第三選區 city council candidates 吳通龍 and 陳秋宏 to pray at the Beiji Temple in Xiaying.
In the afternoon, 陳亭妃 visited Mingzhi Temple in Rende with 第十一選區 city council candidates 陳皇宇, 郭鴻儀 and 鄭佳欣.
陳亭妃 stressed the need for comprehensive advance planning to capitalize on the regional development opportunities brought by Southern Taiwan Science Park Phase 4.
陳亭妃 said the Xinfeng area has considerable development potential and that Southern Taiwan Science Park Phase 4 presents an important future opportunity for the Nanguan area.
陳亭妃 said transportation planning must come ahead of development, with comprehensive reviews of urban plans and improvements to road bottlenecks to make travel more convenient.
陳亭妃 said that since Tainan County and City merged, development conditions have varied across administrative districts, resulting in disparities in the distribution of public resources.
李鴻源 speaks in Hsinchu City on climate adaptation! 高虹安: Strengthen integrated water management and build a resilient smart city
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The Hsinchu City Government held a lecture on climate change adaptation on the 30th, inviting former Interior Minister 李鴻源 to share his expertise. Mayor 高虹安 emphasized strengthening integrated water management and urban resilience, and announced the establishment of a water resources advisory group to improve decision-making.
Facts
The Hsinchu City Government held a lecture titled “Adaptation and Response amid Climate Change” on the 30th, with former Interior Minister 李鴻源 as the speaker.
Hsinchu City established a water resources advisory group this year, inviting experts and scholars in water resources and civil engineering from National Taiwan University to participate.
The Hsinchu City Government plans to build a decision support system (DSS) integrating GIS mapping, real-time monitoring data, and risk and scenario analysis.
李鴻源 said flood-control infrastructure has design standards and capacity limits, so non-engineering measures must also be pursued to improve resilience.
Short-duration heavy rainfall in the mountainous areas of Hsinchu County has previously sent runoff into Hsinchu City, causing the water level of the Touqian River to surge and prompting the city government to begin preventive evacuations.
New Taipei Fire Department wins top prize in the social progress category at the 2026 CommonWealth Excellence in City Governance Awards
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The New Taipei City Fire Department won the top prize in the social progress category at the 2026 CommonWealth Excellence in City Governance Awards for its “New Taipei Emergency Medical Services Governance Model.” The award recognizes the city government's innovations in emergency medical services and cross-sector integration, which have helped protect residents' lives.
Facts
The New Taipei City Fire Department won the top prize in the social progress category at the 2026 CommonWealth Excellence in City Governance Awards.
The rate of patients in New Taipei City who suffer cardiac arrest before reaching the hospital and recover enough to be discharged has risen to 12.15%.
New Taipei City handles more than 230,000 emergency medical cases each year.
New Taipei City is promoting a system to initiate ECMO (ECPR) before patients reach the hospital in cooperation with 亞東紀念醫院.
A total of 3,200 OHCA patients in New Taipei City have recovered and been discharged.
Illustration》About 1 in every 3 people in Taiwan finds it hard to accept a child’s true identity! New poll reveals the secret families find hardest to talk about.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A 2026 poll released by 彩虹平權大平台 found that 35.6% of people find it hard to accept that their child is LGBTQ+. Although this marked an improvement over 2020, acceptance remained lower than for LGBTQ+ colleagues. The survey emphasized that everyday contact with LGBTQ+ friends and relatives can help change attitudes, and offered advice for parents.
Facts
In 2026, 35.6% of respondents found it hard to accept that their child was LGBTQ+.
Acceptance of having LGBTQ+ colleagues stood at 79.5%, higher than acceptance of being LGBTQ+ themselves.
From 2020 to 2026, the share of people who could accept having an LGBTQ+ child rose from 49.2% to 59.7%.
In 2026, 45.8% of respondents said they had LGBTQ+ friends or relatives they knew well.
The poll was commissioned by 彩虹平權大平台 and conducted by 趨勢民調公司, with a sample of 1,077.
Fighting harder for resources against the waves, Yonglin helps three water-sports athletes pursue their international dreams.
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Through its “Yonglin Dream Project,” 永齡基金會 supports three water-sports athletes—Zhang Zhuhan, Zhan Boyu and Chen Wanyu—by providing coaching, overseas training and international competition resources to help them overcome challenges and pursue their international dreams.
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永齡基金會 has been supporting athletes through its “Yonglin Dream Project” since 2024.
The athletes receiving support include whitewater canoeist Zhang Zhuhan and surfers Zhan Boyu and Chen Wanyu.
Zhang Zhuhan switched from her school’s tug-of-war team to canoeing.
Chen Wanyu can travel to Australia, Japan and South Korea for training camps.
When Zhan Boyu was around 13 or 14, his family moved to Encinitas, California, where he took up surfing.
He lost Brazil’s presidential runoff, then “vanished”?! Foreign media reveal how Bolsonaro Jr. fled to the US.
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After losing Brazil’s presidential runoff, Senator Eduardo Bolsonaro fled to the US in violation of a Supreme Court order to evade a judicial investigation and possible arrest. He used an Italian passport and traveled via Argentina, with help from allies of the Trump administration to enter the country, drawing international attention.
Facts
Eduardo Bolsonaro lost the presidential runoff on October 25 by more than 4.4 million votes to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Eduardo Bolsonaro to surrender his passport on October 25, citing a risk that he would flee.
Eduardo Bolsonaro entered Argentina using an Italian passport because his Brazilian passport and diplomatic passport had been revoked.
Eduardo Bolsonaro arrived at Miami-Opa-locka Executive Airport in the US on the morning of October 28.
Four loans under one roof? Checks begin 10/31! Cross-industry credit checks launch as banks and brokerages scrutinize each other’s loans: Who will be checked, and what happens if they refuse?
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The Financial Supervisory Commission is launching a cross-industry credit inquiry system for banks and securities firms, going live on October 31 and November 2, respectively, to address the risk of “four loans under one roof.” Banks will check brokerage data for loans intended for investment without any threshold; brokerages must check bank data for high-value credit, and both require customer consent.
Facts
The cross-industry credit inquiry system for banks and securities firms promoted by the Financial Supervisory Commission will begin operating on the banking side on October 31.
The cross-industry credit inquiry mechanism for brokerages takes effect on the first business day, November 2.
For new personal loans made by banks, if the funds are intended for investment, the bank must check the customer’s margin financing, short selling and other account data with brokerages.
When a brokerage’s credit limit for an individual reaches NT$300 million or 1% of the securities firm’s net worth, whichever is higher, it must check the customer’s credit data with banks.
Customers must be notified in advance and give consent for cross-industry inquiries; if they do not consent, no inquiry can be made and the credit will not be extended.
Rogue police raid gay bar! Lee Hui-hsuan calls on Chiang Wan-an to release report.
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Lawyer Lee Hui-hsuan questioned the Taipei City Government for apologizing over the search of a gay bar without releasing its completed administrative investigation report, and called for the details to be made public and the legality of the law enforcement to be clarified.
Facts
Lawyer Lee Hui-hsuan, who has been practicing for 17 years, questioned the Taipei City Government’s renewed apology over the search of a gay bar in Ximending.
The Taipei City Government confirmed that the administrative investigation report had been completed and reviewed by the National Police Agency, but has yet to release its contents.
On October 3, Wanhua Precinct officers entered a gay bar with a search warrant and took the person in charge and 51 customers back with them.
The Taipei City Police Department announced disciplinary action against 6 officers, mainly over inappropriate language and supervisors’ oversight responsibilities.
A police representative claimed at a gay affairs coordination meeting on October 20 that all 52 people taken back by police had gone voluntarily.
On October 7, Lee Hui-hsuan and the Taiwan Forward Alliance reported the officers involved to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, alleging illegal search, coercion and deprivation of freedom of movement, among other offenses.
Lee Hui-hsuan called on Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Deputy Mayor Lin Yi-hua to immediately explain when the administrative investigation report would be made public.
Oil and electricity price hikes looming? “The Handsome Man” bets on a price increase on “this date”; Ministry of Economic Affairs admits prices can only be adjusted in one scenario.
This year’s supplementary budget from the Executive Yuan provides NT$233.8 billion in capital for 中油, with total assistance to 中油 and 台電 exceeding NT$410 billion.
The combined accumulated losses of 中油 and 台電 are expected to approach NT$550 billion by the end of the year.
台電 had accumulated losses of NT$371.2 billion as of the end of August 2026, while its total borrowings had reached NT$1.85 trillion.
中油 had accumulated losses of NT$91 billion as of the end of September 2026 and capital of just NT$130.1 billion, putting it at risk of insolvency.
Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin admitted that if the Legislative Yuan does not approve a financial injection, the company will truly be “at the end of its rope” and prices will have to reflect the costs.
Going to Xinyi District this weekend? Don’t just visit the department stores! 6 must-see attractions revealed, from the National Palace Museum at Taipei 101 to a free, highly Instagrammable art exhibition.
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Starting in October, 台北101 is linking its floors with immersive cultural experiences, including a Qing dynasty palace exhibition in partnership with the National Palace Museum, an exhibition on the beauty of ferns and orchids, and an international painting exhibition, catering to visitors’ demand for diverse experiences.
Facts
A survey by 《網路溫度計DailyView》 found that “interaction, art, experience, nature and feelings” are popular keywords for recent events in Xinyi District.
台北101’s 89F observatory is presenting “Palace Museum 101: A Cloud Exhibition Through Time in the Qing Palace,” running through January 31, 2027.
The observatory and National Palace Museum combo ticket costs NT$890 and is available at a discount through January 17, 2027.
Admission to the annual “Beauty of Ferns and Orchids” exhibition at the 101F Fern and Orchid Wonderland Observatory costs NT$980.
Admission to the 101RF Skyline460 skywalk costs NT$3,000.
British illustrator Julia Gash took part in the award-winning works exhibition for the 2026 Taiwan Miracle International Painting Competition and met with creators.
Weekday and weekend tickets for the “Lost Pharaoh” Khufu Pyramid VR experience at 松山文創園區 both cost NT$800 per person.
Should you flush a squat toilet with your foot or your hand? Japanese giant reveals the right answer—many people in Taiwan have been doing it wrong.
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Japanese bathroom manufacturer TOTO says traditional lever-type flush valves on squat toilets should be operated by hand, not stepped on, to avoid damage. The flush lever can be moved in any direction. Public restroom flush controls come in hand-operated and foot-operated types, so users should check how they work before using them. Online commenters disagreed over whether to flush by hand or foot, with views differing across generations.
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Traditional lever-type flush valves should be operated by hand; stepping or kicking them could damage internal parts and cause the flush to malfunction.
Pulling the flush lever upward or pushing it sideways will also flush the toilet.
Hand-operated flush valves are often installed higher up and have a metal lever or round knob, while foot-operated ones are near the floor and have a pedal.
Using toilet paper to press the flush lever and washing your hands afterward can protect both personal hygiene and the equipment.
Taiwan’s most profitable listed shipping company is this one! It has already earned NT$338.4 billion this year, with employees’ staggering salaries revealed.
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Taiwan’s shipping industry benefited from high freight rates and peak-season demand in September 2026, with revenue rising at Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai. Evergreen led with cumulative revenue of NT$338.4 billion for the first 9 months, and its employee salaries ranked among the industry’s highest, with a median of NT$1.807 million for non-managerial employees.
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長榮海運's consolidated revenue for January to September 2026 reached NT$338.448 billion，up 15.36% year over year。
陽明海運's consolidated revenue for September 2026 reached NT$21.699 billion，up 69.93% year over year。
萬海航運's consolidated revenue for September 2026 reached NT$21.775 billion，up 97.63% year over year。
長榮海運's median annual salary for non-management employees was NT$1.807 million。
陽明海運's median annual salary for non-management employees was NT$1.528 million。
萬海航運's median annual salary for non-management employees was NT$1.543 million。
長榮海運's September revenue approached NT$50 billion，the highest monthly figure since September 2024。
Eight Major State-Owned Financial Institutions》Taiwan stocks plunge 1,156 points！The national team buys against the trend in 台新新光金 and 聯電，while 台泥 sees net selling of 5,179 lots
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Dragged down by U.S. stocks and foreign investor selling，Taiwan stocks plunged 1,156.5 points today。Eight major state-owned financial institutions bought 台新新光金，聯電 and other electronics stocks against the trend，diverging from foreign investors' moves。
Foreign investors sold NT$112.467 billion worth of shares today，while the three major institutional investors recorded combined net selling of NT$139.843 billion。
台新新光金（2887）led purchases by the eight major state-owned financial institutions，with net buying of 6,620 lots。
台泥（1101）ranked first in net selling by the eight major state-owned financial institutions，with 5,179 lots sold。
Investment trusts recorded net buying for the 14th consecutive trading day，adding NT$23.993 billion today。
Qishan Old Street and Love River lose out！Kaohsiung's top attraction draws 8.21 million visitors，who praise its convenient transportation and say it's worth revisiting
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Statistics from the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications show that Kaohsiung's top three attractions from January to August 2026 were Pier-2 Art Center，Love River and Qishan Old Street，each drawing millions of visits。Visitors gave high marks to the attractions' convenient transportation，historical and cultural atmosphere，and leisure amenities，demonstrating the strong appeal of Kaohsiung's diverse offerings。
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Pier-2 Art Center recorded 8,215,160 visits from January to August 2026，ranking first among Kaohsiung attractions。
Love River（from Wufu 4th Road to Bo'ai 1st Road）recorded 5,614,081 visits from January to August 2026，ranking second。
Qishan Old Street recorded 4,774,879 visits from January to August 2026，ranking third。
Qishan Old Street has a 4.2-star rating on Google Maps，based on 33,620 reviews。
Love River has a 4.4-star rating on Google Maps，based on 1,437 reviews。
Pier-2 Art Center has a 4.5-star rating on Google Maps，based on 72,233 reviews。
Qishan Old Street drew an additional 366,182 visitors in August 2026，remaining firmly among the top three。
Love River attracted 384,660 visitors in August 2026。
Foxconn and Lightwave Logic showcase SOH optical transceivers！Targeting 200G and 400G per channel
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Foxconn and Lightwave Logic showcased SOH optical transceivers at HHTD 26，combining electro-optic polymer and silicon photonics technologies for 200G/400G AI networking applications。The products are currently in the system validation stage。
Facts
鴻海科技集團 and U.S.-based Lightwave Logic showcased optical transceivers incorporating electro-optic polymer technology at Foxconn Technology Day。
The optical transceiver uses a silicon-organic hybrid（SOH）optical engine architecture。
The technology targets AI networking products with 200G and 400G per channel。
Lightwave Logic provides the electro-optic polymer material，while Foxconn handles silicon photonics design，component integration and system applications。
Foxconn did not announce a mass-production schedule or plans for customer adoption。
Foxconn talks smart mobility with Honda and Mitsubishi！New vehicles，Level 4 autonomous driving and in-vehicle software take center stage
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Foxconn unveiled three new electric vehicle reference designs at HHTD 26，bringing its total to 12，with the aim of helping customers shorten development cycles。Honda and Mitsubishi also shared smart mobility technologies，focusing on autonomous driving and software integration。
Facts
鴻海科技集團 unveiled three electric vehicle reference designs at Foxconn Technology Day：MODEL A+，MODEL K and MODEL K+。
Foxconn's electric vehicle reference designs now total 12。
MODEL A+ features a B-pillar-free design and has provisions for sensors required for Level 4 autonomous driving。
The MODEL K can be fitted with a Canopy cargo enclosure，targeting last-mile logistics and short-distance commercial transport。
本田技術研究所 is studying ways to advance toward Level 4 autonomous driving by combining model-based control with AI methods。
三菱電機 said the value of electric vehicles has expanded beyond hardware to include software and system integration。
Preventing fraud and espionage threats！FCC's new ban would bar 中國電信 operators from obtaining local U.S. phone numbers
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The U.S. FCC plans to bar Chinese-owned telecom carriers from obtaining U.S. local numbers and restrict the use of 華為 and ZTE equipment to strengthen national security。
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The FCC will vote on November 19 on a proposal to bar 中國電信 operators from obtaining local U.S. phone numbers。
If approved，the new proposal would bar 中國移動， 中國電信 and 中國聯通 from directly obtaining local U.S. phone numbers。
The FCC plans to bar IP service providers using 中興通訊 and 華為 equipment from directly obtaining U.S. phone numbers。
Starting in December 2028，all Chinese laboratories will be barred from testing electronic products sold in the U.S. market。
The FBI said the threat from the Salt Typhoon cyber espionage group remains clearly present。
AI factory deployment time cut from six months to as little as 14 days！Foxconn debuts NVIDIA DSX POD modular container
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Foxconn showcased the NVIDIA DSX POD modular container at HHTD 26。Through pre-integration and validation，it cuts AI factory deployment time from 6 months to 14 days and strengthens supply-chain collaborative design capabilities。
Facts
鴻海科技集團 gave the first in-person demonstration of a modular container based on NVIDIA DSX POD at Foxconn Technology Day on the 30th。
If site infrastructure is ready，an NVIDIA Vera Rubin AI factory can be deployed in as little as 14 days，down from about 6 months。
DSX POD allows partners to complete inter-rack cabling，wiring，piping and functional validation before shipment。
The 2026 Foxconn Technology Day was held at the Nangang Exhibition Center on the 30th。
Google Vice President of Infrastructure Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations Rehan Sheikh said generative AI is driving changes in hardware design and manufacturing。
施耐德電機 Senior Vice President Himanshu Prasad said the speed of power availability，liquid cooling，energy storage and power conversion efficiency are key considerations in construction。
A 91-year-old woman was taken to the emergency department at 員榮醫院 after suddenly passing large amounts of blood in her stool and becoming extremely weak。
Blood tests found the patient's hemoglobin was only 6.6，indicating severe anemia。
The patient's potassium level soared to 8.2，putting her at risk of a potentially fatal arrhythmia or even cardiac arrest at any moment。
The medical team used a potassium-specific exchange agent to bring the patient's potassium level back into a safe range within 24 hours。
A colonoscopy found a tumor measuring approximately 5 to 10 centimeters in the rectum，confirmed as a tubulovillous adenoma with high-grade dysplasia。
No need to take the fan apart and rinse it！An expert's one-step cleaning trick is cleaner than using water，making dirt and dust disappear fast
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A Japanese lifestyle website and Taiwan's 全聯 shared a no-disassembly method for cleaning fans，recommending a cut sponge，electrolyzed water and fabric softener to remove grime and prevent dust。
When cleaning a fan guard, cut a kitchen sponge lengthwise and crosswise into a grid with squares about 1 cm apart, cutting about halfway through the sponge.
Electrolyzed water cleaner helps remove grease and sebum stains that are difficult to wash away with plain water, and also has deodorizing and antibacterial effects.
Fabric softener contains surfactants that help reduce static electricity and lower the chance of dust sticking again.
Taiwanese supermarket chain 全聯 once shared on its website a tip for wiping down a fan using fabric softener mixed with water.
Seniors in the family, claim your money soon! Health and Welfare Ministry announces subsidies of up to NT$180,000 per person; eligibility rules explained, and you’ll miss out if you wait
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The Health and Welfare Ministry has introduced a new subsidy program for residential care institutions, offering people with moderate to severe disabilities up to NT$15,000 a month and up to NT$180,000 a year. Applications for the first phase close on October 31, with payments to begin as early as November.
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The Health and Welfare Ministry’s new subsidy program for residential care institutions has taken effect, offering people with moderate to severe disabilities up to NT$15,000 a month and up to NT$180,000 a year.
Applications for the first phase of the 2026 program, covering stays from January through August, will be accepted until October 31.
The new program no longer requires applicants to have stayed at an institution for at least half a year; eligibility is now calculated by month.
A resident qualifies for one month of subsidy if the number of days they actually stayed at the institution that month was at least half the number of calendar days in the month.
Payments for the first round of applications are expected to start arriving as early as November.
Electioneering ahead of the election? Legislature agrees to extend session through the end of January; 3 parties sign agreement to “steer clear of voting week”
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To accommodate the election schedule, the Legislative Yuan will extend its session through the end of January to steer clear of voting week, after the caucus secretaries-general of the KMT, DPP and TPP signed off on the plan.
3 zodiac signs are born lucky! Fortunes improve, good things keep coming, wallets get fatter and family members show their love
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A recent fortune column on 搜狐網 said that the fortunes of people born in the Year of the Dragon, Pig or Rabbit may soon take a turn for the better. Dragons may see their hard work translate into higher incomes, Pigs may reap unexpected financial rewards thanks to good relationships, and Rabbits may see their finances stabilize and recover. All three may also enjoy warmer personal relationships.
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A recent fortune column on 搜狐網 named the Dragon, Pig and Rabbit as zodiac signs born lucky, saying their financial fortunes are improving and good things are coming their way.
For people born in the Year of the Dragon, a key financial trend recently is that past efforts are beginning to pay off, such as project payments coming through or side businesses bearing fruit.
People born in the Year of the Pig may soon be rewarded for the goodwill and relationships they have built in the past, with unexpected income such as repaid loans or extra bonuses.
The financial change for people born in the Year of the Rabbit is described as a “steady improvement” in everyday life, rather than a sudden windfall.
The article is credited to “These Three Zodiac Signs Are Born Lucky: They Have Money to Spend and People Who Care for Them!” and lists Wei Fucheng as the editor.
The Qing dynasty post that could “command the emperor”! The most powerful official position revealed: only 2 people held it in nearly 300 years
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In the Qing dynasty’s nearly three hundred years, only two people served as regent princes: Prince Rui Dorgon and Prince Chun Zaifeng. Dorgon assisted the Shunzhi Emperor in entering China and establishing the capital, but was later purged after amassing immense power; Zaifeng was entrusted with governing as regent during the late Qing crisis and ultimately witnessed the end of the dynasty.
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Only 2 people ever truly held the position of regent prince during the Qing dynasty.
Prince Rui Dorgon served the Shunzhi Emperor.
Prince Chun Zaifeng served the Xuantong Emperor, Puyi.
Dorgon died of illness in 1650 and was subsequently purged by the Shunzhi Emperor.
聯發科 aims for Q4 revenue of 221.8 billion! AI chip revenue to target US$16 billion next year, while inventory surges by nearly NT$100 billion, raising concerns?
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聯發科 posted increases in both revenue and profit in Q3, with Q4 revenue projected at up to NT$221.8 billion. Its AI ASIC business is progressing smoothly and has attracted investment from 輝達 and Alphabet, but a sharp rise in inventory has drawn attention.
Facts
聯發科 reported consolidated revenue of NT$168.058 billion for the 3rd quarter of 2026, net profit after tax of NT$28.199 billion and EPS of NT$17.50.
聯發科 forecasts revenue of NT$210.1 billion to NT$221.8 billion for the 4th quarter of 2026.
聯發科 began shipping small quantities of its first AI accelerator in September and has secured a second ASIC customer.
聯發科 is confident that revenue from its AI accelerator ASIC business will reach US$16 billion in 2027.
聯發科 had net inventory of NT$153.531 billion in the 3rd quarter, an increase of nearly NT$100 billion from the same period last year.
聯發科 completed a US$3.9 billion offshore convertible bond offering, with 輝達 and Alphabet participating in the subscription.
聯發科’s R&D expenses reached NT$42.237 billion in the 3rd quarter, accounting for 25.1% of revenue.
鴻海 Tech Day showcases CoDoClaw, a clinical AI agent! Demonstrates smart healthcare and hospital automation plans
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鴻海科技集團 showcased its smart healthcare plans at 鴻海 Tech Day on the 30th, highlighting CoDoClaw, a clinical AI agent developed in partnership with 童綜合醫院. It focuses on managing diabetes and cardiometabolic comorbidities involving the heart and kidneys, and also demonstrated AI agent security and digital twin applications in conjunction with NVIDIA technology.
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鴻海科技集團 showcased its smart healthcare plans at 鴻海 Tech Day (HHTD 26) on the 30th.
CoDoClaw was jointly developed by 鴻海 and 童綜合醫院, with a focus on managing diabetes and cardiometabolic comorbidities involving the heart and kidneys.
CoDoClaw integrates data and AI capabilities across different specialties and medical systems, with AI agents coordinating tasks.
鴻海 combined its technology with NVIDIA’s platforms to demonstrate applications including secure AI agent execution, digital twins and embodied intelligence.
The exhibition area featured an AI electrocardiogram screening system that extends cardiovascular risk identification to home care, community healthcare and post-operative monitoring.
鴻海 showcased an integrated chemotherapy preparation and delivery process linking automated chemotherapy drug compounding equipment, autonomous mobile robots and nursing-assistant robots.
鴻海 uses digital twins to simulate the preparation, transportation and delivery process, allowing workflow routes to be assessed before equipment and system configurations are adjusted.
The smart healthcare showcase covered diagnosis, clinical decision-making, in-hospital logistics and medical manufacturing.
That “little saucer” under your coffee cup wasn’t for a spoon or sugar packets! Its original purpose revealed: how the upper-class nobility used it
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The article traces the history of the coffee saucer, noting that in the 17th century, European nobles poured coffee into saucers to cool it before drinking directly from them because Chinese cups without handles were too hot to hold. As Europe began producing handled cups, saucers shifted to holding accessories.
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When coffee became popular among Europe’s upper classes in the 17th century, nobles poured hot coffee into saucers to cool it, then lifted the saucers and sipped directly from them.
Most Chinese porcelain cups used by Europeans at the time had no handles, and their thin walls became too hot to hold when filled with hot coffee.
The coffee saucer’s raised edge could hold liquid, allowing the coffee to spread out over a larger surface area and cool quickly.
The key change came when Europe was able to reliably produce coffee cups with handles.
It is said that a small number of older people in some rural areas of Northern Europe still drink coffee from saucers.
鴻海 Tech Day showcases 321 exhibits! Liu Yangwei discusses AI Token Factory, focusing on precision machining and vertical integration
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鴻海科技集團 held its 7th 鴻海 Tech Day on the 30th, showcasing 321 products and focusing on AI Token Factory and the vertical integration of precision machining. Chairman Liu Yangwei emphasized the group’s transformation into a technology manufacturing platform service provider, highlighting its end-to-end manufacturing and systems integration capabilities for deploying AI infrastructure.
Facts
鴻海科技集團 held its 7th 鴻海 Tech Day (HHTD 26) on the 30th.
The Tech Day showcased 321 products and technologies, with about one-quarter featured in the AI Token Factory area.
鴻海 has about 122,000 engineers and obtained 2,492 patents over the past year.
鴻海 expects to help customers introduce 941 new products in 2025, averaging about 2.5 a day.
One-shot stamping of laptop metal casings raises material utilization by 3.3 times compared with traditional processing.
Based on shipments of 1 million units, one-shot stamping could save 8.33 million kilowatt-hours of electricity a year and reduce carbon emissions by about 1,700 tons.
鴻海 showcased manufacturing capabilities related to the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform, along with integrated power, cooling and networking solutions for AI factories.
The US speaks out! Pakistan at one point barred 華航 and 長榮 from flying through its airspace; Lin Chia-lung says it created an international aviation safety issue
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Pakistan had previously barred China Airlines and EVA Air from flying through its airspace in accordance with the “one China principle,” but restored the authorization after protests from Taiwan and the United States. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stressed that the move concerns international aviation safety and urged ICAO to set rules governing countries’ conduct.
Facts
Pakistan’s Defense Minister and Aviation Minister Asif claimed that the civil aviation authority follows the “one China principle” and allows only Chinese airlines to fly through its airspace.
中華航空 and 長榮航空 stopped flying through Pakistani airspace from Oct. 25, but later received approval to resume using it through March 27 next year.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said that Pakistan’s ban on Taiwanese civil aircraft flying through its airspace could create international aviation safety problems.
Premier Cho Jung-tai urged certain countries not to deliberately disrupt or undermine the safety of international aviation.
How can CCS carbon dioxide pipelines be protected against corrosion? Foxconn and Pace CCS complete laboratory validation
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Foxconn and Pace CCS completed laboratory validation of CCS pipeline corrosion-prevention technology in Taipei, confirming that chemical scavengers can effectively inhibit acid corrosion. The technology has commercial potential only after further evaluation.
Facts
鴻海科技集團 and British engineering consultancy Pace CCS collaborated on testing corrosion-inhibition technology.
The laboratory tests used semiconductor-grade chemical scavengers to inhibit acid corrosion.
The 2 companies conducted related tests in Taipei starting in November 2025.
Test results showed that metal coupons treated with the scavenger showed no signs of acid corrosion.
Corrosion was observed on untreated control coupons under the same conditions.
Foxconn Chief Sustainability Officer Hung Jung-tsung said he hopes to advance the laboratory findings to further testing and validation.
Pace CCS Chief Technology Officer Matthew Healey said that increasing purity could raise upstream processing costs.
Anthropic’s IPO filing highlights 台積電’s critical role: How is the AI boom giving Washington more reason to defend Taiwan?
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Anthropic disclosed in its IPO prospectus that its valuation could reach 2 trillion U.S. dollars and revealed its reliance on 台積電 chips and the geopolitical risks across the Taiwan Strait. Analysts say the move underscores Taiwan’s importance to the U.S. AI industry, giving Washington a new reason to defend Taiwan.
Facts
Anthropic is expected to conduct its initial public offering (IPO) next month, potentially raising 100 billion U.S. dollars at a valuation of 1.5 trillion to 2 trillion U.S. dollars.
Anthropic said in its prospectus that its business depends heavily on chips made by 台積電 in Taiwan, and that no other supplier can replace it.
Anthropic considers competition from lower-priced open-weight AI models a major business threat and says China is a leader in the field.
Anthropic disclosed that it faces the risk of disruption from geopolitical tensions between Taiwan and China, as well as the risk of interruptions to Taiwan’s critical infrastructure.
Taiwan stocks fell 492.93 points on the 8th to close at 49313.44. 台積電 closed at NT$2550, with its market capitalization slipping to NT$66.12 trillion.
A different kind of campaign headquarters! Hsu Hsin-ying creates an “AI Dream Base,” bringing technology and care together; Halloween family carnival set for 10/30
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Hsu Hsin-ying, the KMT candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate, has created an “AI Dream Base” campaign headquarters combining technology and human care. A Halloween family carnival will be held on October 30, drawing people for policy discussions and technology experiences.
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The “AI Dream Base” campaign headquarters of Hsu Hsin-ying, the KMT candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate, has officially opened.
Original競選總部於10月30日晚上7:00至9:00舉辦萬聖節派對。
The campaign headquarters has planned five feature areas: an Interstellar Plaza, a Planet Co-Creation Station, a Dream Wish Pool, an AI Lab and Parent-Child Learning Zone, and a Starlight Meditation Pod.
Hsu Hsin-ying has a professional background in satellite surveying and holds a doctorate.
The children’s interactive experience series “Xin-Dong Games: Come Play with Ying!” will run from October 28 to November 27.
Former aide Chang Yi-hao reveals inner workings of Zhubei City Hall, accuses Zheng Chao-fang’s family of interfering in decisions and raises questions over public works and personnel
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Chang Yi-hao, a former aide to former Zhubei Mayor Zheng Chao-fang who is running for city representative, publicly accused Zheng Chao-fang’s family member Zheng Chao-han of long interfering in municipal decisions, personnel arrangements, and public works procurement. He also questioned irregularities in procurement tenders and called on Zheng Chao-fang to explain the concerns.
Facts
Chang Yi-hao, who served as an aide to Zhubei Mayor Zheng Chao-fang and is now a candidate for Zhubei city representative, recently issued a statement denying corruption rumors and revealing inner workings of city government.
Zheng Chao-fang’s older brother, Zheng Chao-han, holds no formal position at city hall but frequently intervenes in municipal decisions and directly gives instructions to aides.
Chang Yi-hao revealed that he sometimes received four or five calls a day from Zheng Chao-han about public works, administrative affairs, and important schedule arrangements.
At the request of his father, Zheng Yong-jin, Zheng Chao-fang once arranged through legislator Ko Chien-ming’s office to visit an inmate at Bade External Prison, then refused to get out of the car because the prison warden did not personally greet him.
Some contractors for Zhubei City Hall events have the same owners and registered addresses. Over three years, they won a total of 19 contracts, with bids amounting to 99% to 100% of the budgets.
Chang Yi-hao displayed LINE messages with Zheng Chao-fang mentioning that, during the transfer process for a senior department head, he had asked his older brother Zheng Chao-han and County Councilor Zheng Chao-zhong to help.
Inflation concerns and tech stock sell-offs drag gold below the 4,000-dollar mark
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Amid rising U.S. inflation and selling pressure on technology stocks, spot gold fell below the 4,000-dollar mark, extending its monthly decline. Investors sold gold to cover stock market losses, while expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike continued to weigh on prices.
Facts
Spot gold fell below 4,000 dollars an ounce in Asian trading on Friday.
The U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.5% month over month in September.
As of Friday evening Taipei time, spot gold was trading at about 3983 dollars an ounce.
Silver has fallen by about 15% to 16% cumulatively since October began.
Gold prices have fallen by more than 4% cumulatively in October.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、澳盛銀行、ANZ、盛寶銀行、Saxo Bank
卜蜂’s Q3 operating volume rises to a high for the year; first-three-quarter EPS of 5.47 yuan recoups more than half of share capital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
卜蜂’s operations reached a high for the year in the third quarter of 2026, with net income of 659 million yuan, up 13.25% quarter over quarter, and earnings per share of 2.23 yuan. The company is investing 1 billion yuan to build a pork-cutting plant in Guishan, Taoyuan, which is expected to be fully operational in the second half of 2027 and increase cutting volume and output value.
Facts
Net income in the third quarter of 2026 was 659 million yuan, up 13.25% quarter over quarter and down 25.16% year over year, with earnings per share of 2.23 yuan.
Net income for the first three quarters of 2026 was 1.613 billion yuan, down 31.08% year over year, with earnings per share of 5.47 yuan.
Once the Taoyuan cutting plant is fully operational, it is expected to process an additional 500-600 pigs a day, bringing the total daily cutting volume across Taiwan to as many as 700-900 pigs.
People aged 50 to 59 are the main investors in TISA funds, leading in both the number of holders and the share of investment amounts.
People aged 60 and over have the highest average monthly subscription amount per person, at 2.9萬元, 3.4 times the amount for those aged 29 and under.
Original39歲以下年輕族群占TISA持有人逾3成，顯示退休投資已逐漸跨越世代。
The Executive Yuan is promoting tax incentives in the second phase of TISA, allowing each person to deduct up to NT$24,000 from their annual consolidated income.
About 72.7% of TISA clients also hold other funds, with Taiwan stock funds being the most commonly held.
Backing a special asset management law! 李長庚: “The timing is right” for 國泰金控 to become a regional asset management hub
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
國泰金控 held its 2026 Asset Management Summit, where General Manager Lee Chang-geng voiced support for making Taiwan a regional asset management hub and for easing regulations and raising the cap on private equity investments.
Facts
國泰金控 held the “2026 Cathay Asset Management Summit” on the 30th, with General Manager Lee Chang-geng attending and speaking to reporters.
國泰世華銀行 has successfully provided advisory services to more than 50 families.
國泰金控 is seeking to raise the cap on private equity investments from 40% to 100%.
Lee Chang-geng believes Taiwan currently occupies the best position in terms of “timing, location, and public support.”
The industry hopes to unify KYC and risk-control standards across banking, securities, and investment trust businesses.
新唐(4919-TW) held an investor conference on the 30th, saying BMC demand is growing and new CSP customers will come on board, with revenue growth next year expected to outpace this year. It also announced a 50,000-share cash capital increase and senior management changes: Chairman Su Yuan-mao will retire and be succeeded by Chiao Tzu-kai.
Facts
新唐 is optimistic that demand for baseboard management controllers (BMCs) will continue to grow, with new cloud service providers (CSPs) and startup customers joining mass production.
新唐 expects to gradually ramp up production of its new-generation high-end chips starting in the second half of 2027.
新唐 has launched its sixth-generation automotive battery monitoring chip, integrating inductive technology.
Su Yuan-mao, the former chairman and CEO, resigned upon reaching retirement age. His resignation will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
新唐's board approved a 50,000-share cash capital increase, mainly to bolster medium-term working capital.
新唐 is currently working with U.S. company 美商安邁, combining its proprietary management chips with open-source firmware to provide solutions.
The personal computer market weakened significantly in the second half, but thanks to higher content value per unit, full-year performance is still expected to exceed the industry average.
〈鴻海科技日〉Liu Yang-wei: Further expansion still needed in Texas; TEEMA Park to build a third-generation science park starting with the supply chain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
鴻海 Chairman Liu Yang-wei announced that 鴻海 already has 6 factories in Houston, Texas, and will continue to expand there and build a third-generation science park through TEEMA Park. It is also actively advancing its electric vehicle business in Poland, reflecting the trend toward regionalization in manufacturing.
Facts
鴻海 currently has 6 factories in Houston, Texas, and still needs to expand further in the future.
TEEMA Park aims to begin with the supply chain and build a third-generation science park encompassing the entire supply chain.
鴻海 stressed that its business in China has not declined, while expansion in other countries is generating additional revenue. India serves the local market, while the U.S. and Mexico are addressing demand for AI servers.
鴻海 believes manufacturing services will move toward regionalization in the future and saw this trend coming about 5 years ago.
Major reform at 國泰投信! First to separate research and portfolio management roles; to adopt 貝萊德's Aladdin system
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
國泰投信 held an asset management summit on the 30th and announced sweeping organizational and technological reforms. These include pioneering a division of responsibilities between researchers and portfolio managers, as well as adopting 貝萊德's Aladdin system next year, aiming to improve investment efficiency and performance.
Facts
國泰投信 Chairman Li Wei-cheng said the company is advancing reforms through four foundational areas: investment capabilities, product sales, technology systems, and talent and brand.
國泰投信 completed the transfer of 60 equity investment staff from 國泰人壽 this year, and designated 45 full-time researchers to support more than 70 fund managers.
國泰投信's research team is organized by industry. Its core semiconductor team covers Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S.
國泰投信 announced that it will begin upgrading its core systems in November this year, with full implementation of 貝萊德's Aladdin system expected to take one year.
A second group of about 90 staff from Cathay Life's bond team is also expected to transfer to 國泰投信 by the end of next year.
國泰投信's actively managed Taiwan equity ETF 00400A ranks among the top performers in its high-dividend product category.
Housing market demand rebounds; Yongqing October transaction volume rises 14% month on month and 18% year on year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
永慶房屋 said nationwide housing transactions in October 2026 rose 14% month on month and 18% year on year, as the central bank eased the mortgage cap for second homes and demand for home viewings increased during the holiday period, significantly reviving market activity.
Facts
永慶房屋's nationwide transaction volume in October rose 14% month on month and 18% year on year
Original央行9月將自然人第二戶房貸成數上限由6成提高至7成
October transaction volume in Hsinchu County and City and Taichung rose 30% year on year
Combined October transaction volume in the six major municipalities and Hsinchu County and City rose 10.3% month on month and 12% year on year
The maximum loan amount under New Youth Housing Loan 3.0 for families with wedding or childbearing plans has been raised to NT$15 million
The indicator for the timing of home purchases stood at 90.64 points, down 8.20 points from the previous month
U.S. tech earnings stoke concerns over AI spending; Asian stocks and U.S. futures come under broad pressure Friday
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Disappointing earnings from U.S. tech giants raised concerns about AI profitability, fueling a global risk-off mood. Asian stocks were broadly under pressure Friday, with South Korea's KOSPI falling nearly 3.5%, Japan's Nikkei 225 plunging 2.1%, and U.S. stock futures also declining.
Facts
Latest earnings and outlooks from U.S. tech giants Alphabet, 亞馬遜, and 英特爾 disappointed, raising market concerns about whether AI capital spending will translate into tangible profits.
South Korea's KOSPI plunged nearly 3.5% Friday, with heavyweight stocks 三星電子 and SK Hynix falling amid concerns over the memory market outlook.
Japan's Nikkei 225 plunged 2.1% at Friday's close, while semiconductor equipment leader Advantest tumbled 6% and Lasertec plunged nearly 9%.
Shares of 軟銀集團, which has made substantial AI investments, plunged nearly 6%.
日本央行 announced Friday that it would keep its policy rate unchanged at 1.25%.
Brent crude futures rose 1.9% to about $117 a barrel on concerns that the U.S. could resume military action against Iran.
The 2026 Cathay Asset Management Summit opens in grand style, bringing together global investment giants to explore the new normal in global investing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
國泰金控 held the 2026 Asset Management Summit, bringing together international investment authorities to discuss the changing market landscape. 國泰投信 announced that it will adopt a co-chief investment officer system and implement the Aladdin system. Its AUM stands at NT$3.61 trillion, bolstering its professional governance capabilities.
Facts
國泰金控 held the 2026 Cathay Asset Management Summit on the 30th, attracting nearly 12,000 registrations and drawing more than 8,000 viewers online and in person.
國泰金控 General Manager Li Chang-geng said that since the government began promoting the policy in 2020, assets managed by Taiwan's investment trust and consulting industry have exceeded NT$23 trillion.
As of the end of September 2026, 國泰投信 had about NT$3.61 trillion in assets under management (AUM), up 55.6% from the same period last year.
國泰投信 adopted a co-chief investment officer system this year, with Senior Vice Presidents Lin Shih-chiao and Cheng Li-cheng serving jointly as CIOs.
國泰投信 expects to complete the rollout of the BlackRock Aladdin investment risk management platform across all product lines by the end of 2027.
台灣美光 distributed FY26 awards on Oct. 30, with annual pay for more than 700 production-line employees exceeding 60 months' salary. The company also announced that it will introduce quarterly profit-sharing bonuses in FY27 to strengthen the link to real-time earnings.
Facts
台灣美光 distributed its FY26 financial-year awards together with October salaries on Oct. 30.
Of 台灣美光's more than 4,300 production-line employees who worked the full year, more than 700 received total annual compensation exceeding 60 months' salary.
The one-time appreciation bonus paid out was NT$1 million.
The Maxout mass-production bonus is equivalent to 20% of annual salary.
Looking ahead to FY27, 美光 announced the launch of a new quarterly profit-sharing bonus.
Going forward, the quarterly profit-sharing bonus will generally be paid each quarter, half in cash and half in shares.
The first quarterly bonus, to be paid in January next year, will be issued entirely in cash as a special arrangement.
Double good news! 瑩碩 wins Taiwan approval for generic smoking-cessation drug; subsidiary 泰和碩 secures exclusive distribution rights for an originator drug
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
瑩碩 announced that it has obtained approval for its smoking-cessation drug 快戒士 and expects to supply it next year. Its subsidiary 泰和碩 secured exclusive rights to distribute an Israeli originator's melatonin extended-release tablets, strengthening the group's position in addiction treatment and its international product portfolio.
Facts
瑩碩(6677-TW) announced that it has obtained Taiwan marketing approval for 快戒士, a generic smoking-cessation drug.
快戒士 is expected to begin supply next year.
Its subsidiary 泰和碩 has secured exclusive rights in Taiwan to distribute patented melatonin extended-release tablets from Israeli originator Neurim Pharmaceuticals.
快戒士 is a licensing collaboration for HND-032 signed by 瑩碩 and 漢達(6620-TW) in 2023.
The originator drug Varenicline has been recalled and supply suspended in multiple countries since 2021 because of nitrosamine impurity issues.
瑩碩 has obtained 7 drug approvals this year, with products spanning cardiometabolic conditions, schizophrenia, smoking cessation, and respiratory diseases.
The extended-release melatonin tablet product introduced by 泰和碩 was first approved for sale in the EU in 2007.
[A roundup of heavily traded soaring stocks] Taiwan stocks plunge below the six-month moving average… Should you cut your losses or hold on? Get ready for the next wave: two key aspects of [potential stocks] you can't afford to miss!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks opened lower and extended losses under pressure from negative AI earnings news from U.S. stocks, but the domestic business climate monitoring indicator has flashed red for ten consecutive readings and investment trusts continue to be net buyers. Institutional investors recommend focusing on AI supply-chain companies with actual orders.
Facts
The weighted index of Taiwan stocks fell 1156.50 points at the close today to 45211.83 points, with trading value of NT$877.73 billion.
Alphabet's free cash flow turned negative for a second consecutive quarter in the third quarter, sending its share price tumbling about 12%.
The National Development Council's business climate monitoring indicator flashed red for 十 consecutive months, setting a record for the longest such streak in history.
台積電 is considering raising prices for CoWoS advanced packaging by 1 to 2 tenths, while delivery times for some equipment have extended to 6 to 8 months.
鴻海 expects fourth-quarter 2026 revenue to rise by as much as 39% quarter over quarter.
聯發科 posted third-quarter net profit after tax of NT$28.199 billion and EPS of NT$17.50.
志聖工業 will subscribe for 1,900 lots of 暉盛科技's privately placed common shares at NT$192.5 per share, for a total of NT$366 million.
After the transaction is completed, 志聖工業 is expected to hold about 4.68% of 暉盛科技's shares.
暉盛科技 specializes in three major technology platforms: vacuum plasma, atmospheric-pressure plasma and plasma flame.
暉盛科技's technology has made inroads into ABF substrates, glass substrates and panel-level packaging.
志聖工業 CEO is 梁又文, and 暉盛科技 chairman is 宋俊毅.
The investment follows 志聖工業's investment in 東捷 and is a further strategic move to expand the G2C+聯盟's advanced packaging equipment technology footprint.
光寶科技's 2026 third-quarter results showed record revenue and profit. The company is actively expanding capacity and making strategic investments, focusing on AI server power and high-end optoelectronics, and expects AI power to account for a significantly larger share of revenue in 2027.
Facts
Third-quarter consolidated revenue reached NT$57.4 billion, up 9% quarter over quarter and 28% year over year.
AI server-related power products accounted for more than 30% of revenue in 2026.
AI-related revenue could account for 40% to 50% in 2027.
Capital expenditure for this year was raised from the original estimate of NT$18 billion to NT$19.7 billion, with next year's expected to be higher.
〈鴻海 Tech Day〉Liu Young-way: Economy will still follow a K-shaped path next year; operations to continue double-digit growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
鴻海 Chairman Liu Young-way told reporters after the company's 2026 Tech Day that the economy will follow a K-shaped path next year, with robust AI demand and operations expected to maintain double-digit growth. He also disclosed that the company's collaboration with OpenAI will become more concrete.
Facts
鴻海 Chairman Liu Young-way said the industry outlook will follow a K-shaped path next year.
鴻海 expects to maintain double-digit operational growth next year.
Liu Young-way believes demand in the AI industry is currently clear and that the industry is not in a bubble.
鴻海 held its 2026 Tech Day on the 30th.
Liu Young-way took time at noon to meet with Open AI CEO Sam Altman.
〈光寶科 earnings briefing〉800V Power Rack to ship in Q1 next year; 2027 capital expenditure to top NT$19.7 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
At its earnings briefing, 光寶科 announced that its 800V Power Rack will ship in Q1 next year, with power of 880kW per rack. To meet AI demand, capital expenditure next year will exceed this year's NT$19.7 billion, while AI revenue is expected to account for 4-5 tenths of total revenue.
Facts
光寶科's 800V HVDC Power Rack is expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of next year.
光寶科 has directly raised the specification of a single rack from 660kW to 880kW.
光寶科 has raised its capital expenditure for this year from NT$18 billion to NT$19.7 billion.
光寶科 expects AI revenue to rise from more than 三 tenths of total revenue this year to 四至五 tenths next year.
光寶科's new plant in Quang Ninh, Vietnam, is about 四 times the size of its Haiphong plant.
光寶科's long-term gross margin target is at least 30%～35%.
〈光寶科 earnings briefing〉Q3 EPS hits record NT$3.27; cloud power to drive moderate Q4 revenue growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
光寶科(2301-TW) announced its third-quarter results, with net profit after tax reaching a record NT$7.43 billion and EPS at NT$3.27. Benefiting from strong growth in its Cloud and IoT business, third-quarter revenue rose 27.9% year over year to NT$57.4 billion. The company expects moderate quarter-over-quarter revenue growth in the fourth quarter, with gross margin remaining stable.
Facts
光寶科's third-quarter net profit after tax was NT$7.43 billion, while EPS hit a record NT$3.27.
光寶科's third-quarter revenue was NT$57.4 billion, up 8.9% quarter over quarter and 27.9% year over year.
光寶科's Cloud and IoT business generated third-quarter revenue of NT$33.8 billion, up 57% year over year.
光寶科's AI server power business grew by more than 八成 in the third quarter.
光寶科's Information and Consumer Electronics business generated third-quarter revenue of NT$15.5 billion, down 6% year over year.
光寶科's third-quarter gross margin was 25.9% and operating margin was 15.1%.
光寶科 General Manager 邱森彬 said revenue from enterprise backup power products rose by about 30% plus year over year.
〈鴻海 Tech Day〉unveils 3 new electric vehicle reference designs, expands B2B product lineup
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
鴻海 unveiled 3 new electric vehicle reference designs at its Tech Day: MODEL A+, MODEL K+ and MODEL K. Targeting the B-segment SUV, younger consumers and light commercial vehicle markets, the designs further expand its B2B product lineup.
Facts
鴻海 unveiled 3 new electric vehicle reference designs at its Tech Day: MODEL A+, MODEL K+ and MODEL K.
MODEL A+ targets the B-segment SUV market and features in-wheel motor technology, with an optional electronic and electrical architecture.
MODEL K+ combines nostalgic Japanese elements with a new-generation City Pop style, and offers customizable exterior and interior designs.
MODEL K is a new design targeting Japan's K-Car light truck segment and inherits design cues from the large MODEL T bus.
鴻海's electric vehicle reference-design lineup has grown to 12 models since the launch of its first vehicle 6 years ago.
How is the Baltic Dry Index being 'drawn' by South Korea's shipping king?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Mercuria has sued the Baltic Exchange, alleging that the TD3C index was distorted by Sinokor Merchant Marine monopolizing transport and spreading false high-price information, causing financial hedges to fail.
Facts
Mercuria has taken the Baltic Exchange to the High Court of England and Wales, alleging that distortion of the TD3C index caused turmoil and losses in the derivatives market.
Amid the impact of war, Sinokor Merchant Marine went against the flow and secured about 37% of the crude oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Sinokor Merchant Marine circulated reports of exorbitant charter rates, including daily rates topping US$1.4 million, through WhatsApp groups, becoming the market’s only pricing benchmark.
The TD3C index is published as an average of subjective valuations submitted by 9 designated shipbrokers, but it has lost transparency amid the impact of the war.
Mercuria is asking the court to immediately suspend publication of the TD3C index retroactively, rather than seeking monetary compensation.
The Baltic Exchange and its parent company, 新加坡交易所(SGX), oppose retroactively scrapping the index, saying it would trigger a chain reaction that could paralyze the clearing system.
Companies mentioned：摩科瑞(Mercuria)、波羅的海交易所(Baltic Exchange)、長錦商船(Sinokor)、長錦商船集團(Sinokor Group)、瑞士地中海航運(MSC)、Zostera Marine、摩科瑞能源集團(Mercuria Energy Group)、新加坡交易所(SGX)、英國金融行為監管局(FCA)
Taiwan stocks consolidate amid volatility, testing active ETF strategies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks have recently pulled back amid foreign investor selling and volatility in technology shares, but manufacturing momentum remains strong. This article analyzes differences in individual stock positioning and active ETF performance, advising investors to watch the AI supply chain and valuations and to adopt a disciplined investment strategy to weather market volatility.
Facts
The government released 155 billion in funds for external management.
Taiwan’s manufacturing-sector electricity alert has remained at red for 18 consecutive months.
Original台股融資餘額仍在6,400多億元的高檔。
Active KGI Taiwan (00407A) returned -7.09% from June 24 to Oct. 27.
Active Uni-President Taiwan Growth (00981A) returned -11.02% over the same period.
Capital spending outlooks from companies such as Google, 微軟 and 亞馬遜 will shape investment expectations for the global AI supply chain.
A massive 870 billion selloff breaks the market floor as margin-call liquidations mount! The “160% survival line” is here: cut losses to survive or hold tight to undervalued core stocks?
Taiwan stocks closed down 1,156.5 points today at 45,211.83 points.
Original台股今日成交金額為8777.3億元，呈現帶量破底格局。
台積電 closed at NT$2,370, 聯發科 fell below NT$4,000, and 台達電 closed at the daily limit down.
The market is entering an accelerated deleveraging phase, and whether the margin maintenance ratio retests the 160% warning threshold is an important indicator to watch.
North American cloud giants and chipmakers face slowing outlooks for their core businesses while having to shoulder enormous capital spending burdens.
A peak is always bullish, a bottom is always bearish, and opportunity lies where the lights grow dim.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Hit by international headwinds, Taiwan stocks plunged more than a thousand points, with technicals weakening and support at 44,200 points in focus. Short-term sentiment is subdued, but Taiwan’s export orders and economic growth momentum remain strong, while long-term AI demand is unchanged.
Facts
Original台股終場大跌1,156點，收在45,211點，成交值約8,777億元。
A sharp selloff in U.S. tech stocks and weaker-than-expected Alphabet earnings fueled concerns about the payback period for AI investment.
Taiwan's export orders reached US$114.21 billion in September, up 62.4% year on year and exceeding US$100 billion for 2 consecutive months.
S&P Global Ratings estimates that major cloud providers will invest more than US$1.3 trillion in AI infrastructure through 2027.
Taiwan’s stock index has fallen below its 10-day, monthly and quarterly moving averages, with technicals clearly weakening.
The central bank’s latest forecast puts GDP growth in 2026 at 11.48%, while the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics forecasts 11.05%.
Alphabet’s third-quarter cloud revenue rose 103% year over year, but free cash flow turned negative.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、Marvell、S&P Global Ratings、倫元投顧
Binance hit by US$6.3 billion cryptocurrency theft, the largest ever! North Korea’s elite hacking group suspected of being behind it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Binance was hit by a US$6.3 billion cryptocurrency theft, the largest ever, with TRM Labs identifying the North Korean hacking group “TraderTraitor” as the culprit. Binance pledged to absorb the losses, but market confidence was shaken, sending Bitcoin and Ether prices lower.
Facts
Attackers transferred about US$6.36 billion in assets from Binance wallets across 10 blockchains, with most of the transfers completed in about 20 minutes.
TRM Labs attributed the attack to North Korea’s elite hacking group “TraderTraitor” and said it had a high degree of confidence in that assessment.
Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said hackers may have gained access through the laptop of a compromised DevOps engineer.
Binance co-CEO Richard Teng assured customers that Binance would bear all losses and that their funds were safe.
After news of the Binance hack emerged, Bitcoin fell below US$77,000, while Ether briefly touched a two-month low of US$2,178.
The Bybit hack, which caused US$1.5 billion in losses, was also believed to be linked to North Korean hackers and showed similar characteristics.
Companies mentioned：幣安(Binance)、TRM Labs、Bybit、BBC、Velo Data
Tech stocks plunge 8% in October! Hedge funds’ “index-scale shorting” becomes a volatility bomb. Experts: Don’t be fooled by the rebound; AI trades conceal even greater risks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Tech stocks fell 8% in October, and hedge funds shifted to using QQQ index instruments for hedging rather than simply shorting individual stocks. The strategy shift has raised market correlation and volatility risks, while aggregate positions have hit a record high.
Facts
The latest data show tech stocks broadly fell about 8% in October.
Hedge funds are reducing short positions in individual stocks and instead using index instruments such as QQQ to short the Nasdaq-100.
Original高盛數據顯示，截至今年5月，避險基金針對美股宏觀產品的空頭部位已升至十年最高水位。
Since 2024, total positions at equity long-short funds have increased by more than US$5 trillion, surpassing US$8 trillion.
Net positions increased by only about US$1 trillion to US$2 trillion, reflecting funds’ use of short positions to control net risk.
How sharply has DDR5 risen? This model surged 761% in a year, with a 128GB kit costing more than US$3,200
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
An Akihabara survey found that 海盜船’s 128GB DDR5 kit had soared to 514,800 yen, up 761% year over year. Brands such as Crucion have also raised prices, driving up PC assembly costs.
Facts
海盜船’s DDR5-6000, 64GB×2 kit is priced at 514,800 yen in Akihabara.
The memory’s price has risen by about 761% from a year ago.
Crucion’s DDR5-5600, 64GB×2 kit is now priced at 399,980 yen.
Crucion’s 128GB DDR5 SO-DIMM laptop kit is priced at 439,800 yen.
After a price increase, Crucion’s DDR5-6400, 32GB×2 kit now costs 139,980 yen.
Companies mentioned：海盜船、Corsair、Crucion、AKIBA PC Hotline
Hong Kong stocks after the close: Hang Seng Index rises 1.46% to reclaim 23,200 as shipping, oil and consumer shares rally across the board
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Hong Kong stocks opened lower but rose through the day on Friday, with the Hang Seng Index up 1.46% to reclaim 23,200. Shipping, oil and consumer shares led gains, while technology stocks came under pressure.
Facts
毛戈平 surged 13.80% on third-quarter earnings growth.
上海石化 jumped 10.31%, while 中國石油化工股份 rose 6.22%.
智譜 plunged 9.10%, while 勝宏科技 fell 9.49%.
恒大物業 plunged 17.72% on its first day back from suspension.
Mainland stocks after the close: Shanghai Composite falls for a second straight session, slips below the three-thousand-six-hundred mark, posts six consecutive weeks of losses and drops more than 6% in October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China’s 3 major A-share indexes all closed lower on Oct. 30. The 上證指數 fell below 3,600 points, extending its losing streak to 6 consecutive weeks. Optical communications and film and television stocks led declines, while liquor and bank stocks rose against the trend. Analysts said short-term technical signals were mixed, but price-to-earnings ratios offered value for medium- to long-term positioning, and recommended watching industries including defense, wind power and banking.
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The 上證指數 fell below the 3,600-point mark on Oct. 30, extending its losing streak to 6 consecutive weeks.
Optical communications stocks led declines in both markets, with several stocks hitting their daily down limits or falling more than 10%.
Liquor stocks were strong throughout the day, with several stocks hitting their daily up limits.
Large-order funds saw net outflows of more than 25.6 billion yuan.
中原證券 said the Shanghai Composite Index’s average price-to-earnings ratio was 16.14 times, making it suitable for medium- to long-term positioning.
Marketwide turnover totaled 1.6744 trillion yuan, up 117.9 billion yuan from the previous day.
The 深證成指 fell 7.2% this week and closed down 15.94% for the month.
Reports say Marvell is acquiring Lumentum. Why are their stock prices moving in opposite directions?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
彭博社 reported that Marvell is planning to acquire Lumentum, with the 2 stocks reacting very differently. Lumentum rose on expectations of a premium, while Marvell fell amid concerns about integration costs. The vertical integration could reshape competition in AI optical communications.
Facts
彭博社 reported on Oct. 28 that Marvell was in advanced talks with Lumentum about an acquisition.
The acquisition could be announced as soon as next week.
Original10月29日Lumentum盤後股價一度大漲逾一成。
Marvell shares plunged more than 13% on Oct. 29.
Marvell’s main businesses are high-speed connectivity and custom AI chips.
Lumentum mainly supplies laser light sources and optical transceiver components.
高盛’s surging stock price adds $3 billion to employee awards; business transformation and AI drive streamlining
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
高盛’s surging share price increased the value of employees’ deferred awards by about $3 billion, bringing average compensation to $476,000. Third-quarter net profit also rose 29% year over year to $5.29 billion. Despite record revenue, the company is continuing to trim its workforce to about 47,000 and accelerate AI adoption to optimize operations.
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高盛 employees’ average salary and bonuses are expected to reach $476,000 this year.
The rise in the share price has added about $3 billion in value to employees holding stock awards.
高盛 received about $975 million in tax benefits in the first 9 months of the year as the market value of employee shares rose when they were delivered.
高盛’s third-quarter 2026 net profit rose about 29% year over year to $5.29 billion.
As of the first quarter of 2026, 高盛’s headcount had fallen from 47,400 at the start of the year to about 47,000.
U.S. stocks are switching to standard time! Starting in November, the market will open 1 hour later. Which other trading days should investors note at year-end?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. markets will switch to standard time in November 2026, with the opening bell moving 1 hour later to 22:30 Taiwan time. Investors should also note year-end holiday closures and 那斯達克’s new trading system. They are advised to consult the full calendar to adjust their investment plans.
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The United States will end daylight saving time on Nov. 1, 2026, and return to standard time.
Original11月2日週一美股一般交易改為台灣時間22:30開盤、隔日05:00收盤。
Taiwan does not adjust its clocks during the year, so the time difference with the U.S. East Coast will increase from 12 hours to 13 hours.
那斯達克 is scheduled to launch 23-hour trading on Dec. 6.
There will also be full-day market closures and early closing arrangements around Thanksgiving and Christmas at year-end.
Leaving behind a house and stocks, but children have to scramble for cash? The cash shortfall that inheritance planning can easily overlook
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A financial advisory team at 永誠資產管理處 wrote that family inheritance plans often overlook cash shortfalls, forcing heirs to sell assets. The article stressed the need to set aside liquid funds for taxes and expenses, and recommended drawing up 3 lists covering assets to retain, funding arrangements and family responsibilities to improve planning.
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永誠資產管理處 is the only department among securities investment advisory firms legally licensed by Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission to pioneer asset management.
The original 300,000-yuan tax threshold for paying inheritance tax in installments has been abolished.
In principle, inheritance tax must be paid within 2 months from the day after the tax assessment notice is delivered. An extension of 2 months may be requested if necessary.
Those who genuinely cannot pay the full amount in cash at once may apply to pay inheritance tax in up to 18 installments before the payment deadline.
Payment of tax with assets may be requested only if the tax due is at least 300,000 yuan and the taxpayer genuinely has difficulty paying in cash.
永誠資產管理處 has spent 20 years specializing in serving Taiwan’s major technology parks.
Those who meet the relevant consent requirements may apply to use the deceased’s bank deposits to pay inheritance tax.
Responding to the health needs of a super-aged society, 台灣安進 joins 弘道老人福利基金會 in visiting community centers in Wujie, Yilan, combining health care expertise with corporate volunteer efforts to deepen local ties and fulfill sustainability commitments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 照護線上
台灣安進 and 弘道老人福利基金會 visited a community in Wujie, Yilan, combining health care expertise with corporate volunteer efforts to organize bone health education, bone density tests and physical fitness activities for older adults, responding to the needs of a super-aged society and fulfilling sustainability commitments.
Anchen Biotech's Topical New Drug Approved by TFDA for Alopecia Areata Phase 2a Trial, Enrollment to Begin at Year-End - Global Biotech Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
安成生技 (6610) announced that the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has approved a Phase 2a clinical trial of its investigational new drug AC-1101 for treating alopecia areata, with enrollment expected to begin at year-end and preliminary results as early as the third quarter of next year.
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安成生技 (6610)
Phase 2a clinical trial
Preliminary results could be available as early as the third quarter of next year