U.S. Midterm Fundraising Differs Widely: Democrats Rely on Small Donations, Republicans Have Big Donors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 華盛頓郵報 review of federal fundraising data found that Democrats rely on small donations in the midterm elections, raising 4 times as much as Republicans; but Republicans maintain a funding advantage through large injections from a few wealthy donors, with 3 major donors including Musk contributing more than 600 million dollars in total.
Facts
About 574 million dollars
Reported only 143 million dollars
Accounts for 31% of the Democrats' total campaign funds
Accounts for only 16% among Republicans
About 6.65 million people donated through the Democratic online fundraising platform ActBlue
Only 1.44 million people
Donated more than 100 million dollars
Donated 446 million dollars
Put a total of 1.7 billion dollars into supporting Republicans
Funds supporting Democrats were only 832 million dollars
Donated more than 600 million dollars in total
Has donated at least 276 million dollars to Republicans
Total donations exceeded 130 million dollars
Also donated 66 million dollars to super PACs
Donated 158 million dollars
Donated 10 million dollars
Donated 20 million dollars
Donated more than 88 million dollars
Transferred in 163 million dollars
Injected 197 million dollars
Companies mentioned：華盛頓郵報、中央通訊社、Federal Election Commission (FEC)、ActBlue、WinRed、Politico、Senate Leadership Fund、Lone Star Liberty PAC、Congressional Leadership Fund、DOGE、America PAC、Restoration PAC、Restore Sanity、Democracy PAC、House Majority PAC、Senate Majority PAC
From Edison's Light Bulb to AI Chips: A Century of 康寧 Putting Down Roots in Taiwan and Rewriting the Definition of Glass
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In an interview, 台灣康寧 General Manager Ho Yi-hsiu explained that 康寧 has transformed from a consumer products company into a materials science company, putting down roots in Taiwan for nearly half a century with cumulative investment of NT$150 billion. With the arrival of the AI era, 康寧 is exploring new applications of glass in advanced semiconductor packaging and optical communications.
Facts
Founded in 1851
Cumulative investment in Taiwan of NT$150 billion
The Hsinchu R&D center has now reached its 20th anniversary
First established 太平洋玻璃股份有限公司 in Taiwan in 1971
In 2000, 康寧 built its first liquid crystal display (LCD) glass substrate plant in Tainan
Middle East War Affects Panama-Flagged Oil Tanker; UAE State Media: Leak Has Stopped
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
UAE state media confirmed that the Panama-flagged oil tanker GEM NO.2 has stopped leaking. The oil slick had expanded to 750 square kilometers, and the relevant agencies are continuing cleanup operations.
Facts
Since it was attacked on Oct. 9
The oil slick appeared to cover about 180 square kilometers
Expanded to about 750 square kilometers
About 4 times the original size
The United States and Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran at the end of February
Satellite image taken on Oct. 21
Images from 3 days later show
Carrying 2 million barrels of oil
Companies mentioned：中央社、阿拉伯聯合大公國通訊社、WAM、法新社、先鋒、Vanguard、台灣環能海運、Global Energy Maritime、英國海事貿易行動辦公室、UKMTO
Countdown Sprint to U.S. Midterms: 2028 White House Hopefuls Take Advantage to Position Themselves
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. midterm elections are entering the countdown, and potential 2028 presidential candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties are actively campaigning for allies to build political momentum. On the Democratic side, Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg and Gavin Newsom are drawing attention; in the Republican camp, Vice President JD Vance is the front-runner, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others are also strong contenders.
Facts
The 2028 presidency
Added 5 favorable districts
Visited more than 20 states
Visited Iowa 3 times
Companies mentioned：中央社、紐約客週刊、The New Yorker、華盛頓郵報
The connecting park around the Shanghai Grand Opera House is intended to make the opera house part of the leisure life of both residents and international citizens, and was designed by a Norwegian architecture firm.
Facts
Photo taken on Oct. 28
中央社 reporter Feng Chao in Shanghai, photo taken Oct. 31, 115
(10/31 feature photo 1) Major Chinese Cities Shift to Focus on Performance Economy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Major Chinese cities are racing to develop the performance economy, shifting toward experiential consumption, with concerts, music festivals and theater markets growing rapidly.
Facts
Scaffolding set up at the Shanghai Grand Theatre on Oct. 28
中央社 reporter Feng Chao in Shanghai, photo taken Oct. 31, 115
Germany and Japan Announce Deeper Fusion Cooperation to Build Next-Generation Energy Supply Chain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
German Chancellor Merz visited Japan and announced deeper fusion cooperation with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. German startup Proxima Fusion simultaneously signed a memorandum of cooperation with Japan's Kyoto Fusioneering and 藤倉公司 to jointly develop key technologies and evaluate setting up a superconducting materials production base in Germany.
Facts
About 20,000 kilometers of high-temperature superconducting tape is expected to be needed
Each commercial fusion power plant may need about 40,000 kilometers
China's "Buy, Buy, Buy" Consumption Fades as Major Cities Shift to Performance Economy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's consumption patterns are shifting from buying goods to experiential spending, and the performing arts economy has become a development focus for major cities. By combining top-tier venues with new performance spaces, along with relatively good value for money, Shanghai attracts international audiences and shows a differentiated advantage over other cities.
Facts
reaching 60.3%
Three-Year Action Plan for Revitalizing Theater (2026—2028)
Finding More Like-Minded People Through "Self-Pleasing Consumption": A New Consumer Phenomenon in Shanghai
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shanghai's consumption is shifting toward "self-pleasing consumption" and experiential spending, with audiences watching performing arts events such as musicals to find like-minded people and share socially. 上海大歌劇院, as a multi-purpose leisure space, attracts people of different age groups, aiming to cultivate the classical arts market.
Facts
a run of 64 performances
one audience member bought tickets to 43 shows
completed after 6 years of construction
has 3 professional theaters
offering 1000, 1200 and 2000 seats respectively
has 39 rehearsal rooms for orchestra, choir, dance and more
22 Chinese Military Aircraft and Vessels Active Around Taiwan Strait; Taiwan Military Closely Monitors and Responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of National Defense said that from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today, it detected 13 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 7 Chinese navy ships and 2 official ships, a total of 22 Chinese military aircraft and vessels continuing to operate around the Taiwan Strait, and the Taiwan military is closely monitoring and responding.
Facts
a total of 22 Chinese military aircraft and vessels
Collecting Intelligence for Beijing and Recruiting US Military Personnel: Two Chinese Nationals Each Sentenced to 30 Months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Two Chinese men, Chen Yuance and Lai Liren, admitted to conducting espionage in the United States and attempting to recruit US military personnel on the instructions of China's Ministry of State Security. A California court sentenced each of them to 30 months in prison.
Taiwanese Fruit Knocks on the EU Market's Door: Public-Private Cooperation Expands New Horizons with Soft Power
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese fruit is expanding into the EU market through public-private cooperation. The 農業部, farmers and exporters are working together to overcome quarantine regulations and logistics challenges. Mangoes and guavas have been approved for export to the EU and are currently sold mainly to boutique supermarkets and high-end restaurants.
Facts
average figures of the past 3 years
top 5 destination countries
new plant quarantine regulations fully implemented at the end of 2019
formally applied for certain fruit categories starting in 2024
in 2025, the EU approved mangoes and guavas for export to the EU
Monthly Winter Demand for Bottled Gas Estimated at Over 90,000 Tonnes; 中油: Will Do Its Best to Supply the Market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中油 estimates monthly winter demand for bottled gas at over 90,000 tonnes and will do its best to supply it. Because of a prolonged price freeze that means "losing money on every cylinder sold," 能源署 hopes for additional budget to subsidize the price difference and stabilize the market.
Facts
monthly demand in winter will exceed 90,000 tonnes
cumulative increase of only NT$3.15 per kilogram
currently absorbing about 23.75 per kilogram
the listed price per kilogram is 20.01
the price difference per 1 kilogram is 1.8
about 2,300-plus gas dealers nationwide
110-plus bottling plants
from January to September this year, 中油's total liquefied petroleum gas sales were about 678,000 tonnes
Taipei Mayoral Debate Begins at Noon; First Showdown Between Chiang Wan-an and Wayne Shen Takes the Spotlight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Taipei mayoral candidates' televised debate begins at 12 p.m. at the TVBS building, co-hosted by TVBS and 三立電視台. Incumbent Chiang Wan-an, seeking re-election, and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Wayne Shen face off on the same stage for the first time. The debate has four stages, including policy statements, cross-examination (with a follow-up mechanism), media questions and closing statements, and is broadcast live throughout.
Multiple European Countries Refuse Photo with Russian Foreign Minister; US Cancels G20 Group Photo
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign ministers from multiple European countries refused to pose for a photo with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting, leading host the United States to cancel the planned group photo. US Secretary of State Rubio urged countries to cooperate in addressing geopolitical and economic crises.
Teachers' Right to Disconnect Written into Workplace Misconduct Guidelines; 全教總 Urges Holding Employers Accountable
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 教育部 will write teachers' right to disconnect into its workplace misconduct prevention guidelines. 全教總 welcomes the move but recommends imposing more specific responsibilities on employers, clear criteria for judgment, and a mechanism for labor representatives to participate.
大家功德會 charity auction raises over 40 million, hopes to fund education for disadvantaged children and help them realize dreams
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the 30th, 大家功德會 held the "Acting with Love" art charity auction, attended by cross-party legislators and charitable companies. The event raised more than NT$40 million in total, all of which will go to education and dream-fulfillment programs for disadvantaged schoolchildren.
Facts
Raised more than NT$40 million in donations
A total of 34 works were donated for auction
In addition to 11 auctioned on site
another 23 were pre-auctioned and offered for subscription online in advance
大家功德會 was founded 14 years ago by 劉啟仲, who rallied friends in the business community
Military-grade drones mixed with Chinese chips: Husband and wife heading the company involved are detained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Taichung technology company is suspected of mixing chips believed to be made in China into drones procured by the military. The couple in charge, surnamed Du, have been detained and held incommunicado on suspicion of violating the National Security Act and other offenses.
Facts
Du, his wife Huang, and company staff, 6 people in total
Lula's new term tests his reforms as Brazil's economic growth outlook draws attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Brazilian President Lula has begun a new term, and the outlook for economic reform is drawing attention. Analysts believe economic growth may be constrained without structural reforms. 穆迪 noted that winning congressional support for tax and fiscal reforms is the biggest challenge. Market concerns over public finances have previously triggered volatility, but some experts believe the reaction may have been overly pessimistic.
Rain in the east and east of Greater Taipei; 吳德榮: Two northeast monsoon waves next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Meteorologist 吳德榮 said that, under the influence of the northeast monsoon, there will be brief local showers in the east of Greater Taipei and in eastern Taiwan. Two northeast monsoon waves will move south on Nov. 2 and 6 next week. The track of Typhoon Hanahan remains uncertain.
Facts
High temperatures up to 34 degrees
Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County: 15.3 degrees Celsius
Yemen's presidential palace hit by 2 missiles; police blame Youth Movement
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yemen's presidential palace was hit by 2 missiles, and police blamed the Youth Movement. Saudi Arabia's military said it intercepted an attack launched against it.
US tech stocks revised sharply lower; 蘋果 overtakes 輝達 as world's largest company
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tech stocks were sold off after weak earnings outlooks from 英特爾 and Alphabet, and 蘋果's market capitalization surpassed 輝達 to make it the world's largest company.
Trump: We are negotiating with Iran, and we still have time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US President Trump confirmed that the US is negotiating with Iran, saying the war will end soon but is not a conventional war. Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran to push a peace agreement, and the commander of US Central Command briefed Trump on military options.
Enthroned as prince earlier than Yongzheng! The prince Kangxi valued most lost out because of 1 weakness and ultimately died in confinement at Jingshan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kangxi's third son, Yinzhi, was made a prince early thanks to military merit and was highly valued, but because of his blunt personality and problems with connections, he was stripped of his title and confined after Yongzheng took the throne, and eventually died at Jingshan.
Facts
Yinzhi was born in the 16th year of Kangxi (1677), and his birth mother was Consort Rong of the Majia clan.
Kangxi personally taught Yinzhi geometry, showing how highly he was regarded.
For his military advice on the great victory at Zuunmod, Yinzhi was made Prince Cheng in 1698.
Yinzhi oversaw the compilation of the Lüli Yuanyuan and took part in compiling the Gujin Tushu Jicheng.
Yinzhi angered Yongzheng with his conduct at a funeral and was stripped of his title and confined at Jingshan in the 8th year of Yongzheng.
Weather forecast / Temperatures plunge to 15 degrees! Stronger cold air changes the weather, "heavy rain for 5 days," and Typhoon Hanahan's track makes a big U-turn
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Under the influence of the northeast monsoon, northern Taiwan has occasional rain while the south is hot, and two northeast monsoon waves next week will bring cooler, damp weather to northern Taiwan. Medium-strength Typhoon Hanahan's track makes a big U-turn toward Japan, with no direct impact on Taiwan, though attention should be paid to long swells along the coast.
Facts
Temperatures were low across the island this morning, with Guanxi in Hsinchu measuring about 15.3 degrees, while daytime highs in central and southern Taiwan can still reach 34 degrees.
From Monday evening to Tuesday (the 3rd), another northeast monsoon wave will move south again, bringing a slight temperature drop to northern Taiwan and cooler, damper weather.
Typhoon Hanahan weakened to a medium-strength typhoon at 2 a.m. today and is currently over waters north of Guam.
Over the next 5 days, Hanahan's ensemble mean track is roughly similar to the typhoon track potential forecast released by 中央氣象署. After 5 days, it is expected to keep turning northeast over waters south of Japan.
Overall, Hanahan is far from Taiwan and is not expected to directly affect Taiwan's weather.
Data of 4.79 million people possibly leaked: how was 91APP hacked? Chairman 何英圻 leads team in apology: will bear all compensation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
E-commerce cloud service provider 91APP-KY suffered a major cybersecurity incident, in which hackers used the ARTEX tool to breach its systems, affecting the personal data of nearly 4.8 million consumers. Chairman 何英圻 publicly apologized and pledged to bear the compensation costs, while announcing the adoption of a zero-trust architecture and AI technology to strengthen protection.
Facts
The 91APP-KY cybersecurity incident may affect up to 1,329 brands and 4,798,255 consumers.
The period of illegal access was from April 4, 2025 to October 14, 2026.
Hackers used the ARTEX automated attack tool to breach the internal network through a weakness in a third-party tool.
91APP Chairman 何英圻 pledged that the company would handle consumer inquiries and compensation applications centrally.
The compensation application period runs from now until February 1, 2027.
91APP blocked the attack on October 14 and reported it to the competent authority on the 15th.
91APP recently announced that its September consolidated revenue reached 194 million yuan, and cumulative revenue for the first 9 months was 1.658 billion yuan, a record high.
Is 柯志恩 stronger in the Kaohsiung mayoral debate? Scholar cites 3 shortcomings of 賴瑞隆: constantly says "mayor," seemingly pushed into a corner
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The first televised debate of the 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral race was held on the evening of the 30th, with the DPP's 賴瑞隆 and the KMT's 柯志恩 clashing fiercely. Scholar 鈕則勳 assessed that 柯志恩's attacks were sharp, and noted that 賴瑞隆 came across as a pity because he read from notes, over-cited the former mayor, and failed to make good use of a creative persona.
Facts
Chinese Culture University professor 鈕則勳 listed 3 main points analyzing the debate performance on Facebook, arguing that 柯志恩 seemed to have pushed 賴瑞隆 into a corner.
Niu Tse-hsun pointed out that during his closing argument, when Lai Jui-lung talked about the beliefs he learned from 3 former mayors, he still kept looking at his notes, undermining his professional credibility.
Niu Tse-hsun criticized Lai Jui-lung for frequently mentioning previous Democratic Progressive Party mayors, causing his personal character and positioning to be overshadowed by the halo of the former mayors.
Niu Tse-hsun argued that Lai Jui-lung failed to echo the "Bai Bian Long Long" ad and the "Long Mao" image that Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim calls him, missing the chance to build a humorous persona.
Infographic: US$6.3 billion emptied in 20 minutes! 幣安 hacked in record-setting heist, US intelligence firm names North Korea's "this unit": the largest theft ever at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, 幣安, confirmed on Oct. 30, 2026 that it was hacked, with about US$6.36 billion in assets stolen, a record. US intelligence firm TRM identified North Korean hacking unit TraderTraitor as the culprit. 幣安 has pledged full compensation and frozen some assets to stabilize the market.
Facts
The amount stolen in the 幣安 hack, about US$6.36 billion, is more than 4 times the roughly US$1.5 billion in the 2025 Bybit case.
The attackers moved about US$6.36 billion out of 幣安 wallets across 10 blockchains in about 20 minutes.
幣安 has allocated more than US$6.34 billion of its own funds to cover the stolen assets and has frozen about US$3 billion.
Bitcoin fell 5% on news of the hack, dropping to US$77,380, its lowest in 6 weeks.
Skip Jiufen and Tamsui in northern Taiwan! 1 low-key old street uncovered, insiders praise it: "comfortable, great for strolling, lots of food, no crowds": you can spend a whole afternoon there
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Pinglin Old Street has recently drawn much discussion on social media for its unique tea culture and comfortable environment, becoming a popular tourist attraction in New Taipei City.
Facts
Pinglin Old Street is about 200 meters long and extends outward from Baoping Temple, lined on both sides with tea shops, tofu snack stalls, paper-effigy shops and hardware and grocery stores.
Visitors rate Pinglin Old Street as comfortable and easy to explore, suited to tea lovers who want to slowly sample various teas and tea snacks.
Pinglin Old Street gets more crowds on holidays, but is still quieter than old streets such as Jiufen and Tamsui, suitable for leisurely strolls and tea tasting.
Don't just track expenses when saving! The "3-account saving method" automatically splits your salary, and with this trick you can save money without eating dirt
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article details the "3-account saving method," which divides money into three accounts for survival, savings and investment, helping readers automate salary management and effectively fight inflation and build financial security without sacrificing quality of life.
Facts
The survival account is the base for monthly living expenses, covering rent, utilities, transportation and more.
The savings account should be set to transfer automatically the day after salary is deposited, and should not normally be opened or used for card payments.
Inflation always outpaces salary growth, and relying on a fixed salary alone cannot bring financial freedom.
The purpose of personal finance is not to limit quality of life, but to give you the confidence of having more choices when facing the future.
Famous Taiwan amusement park closed and ended up in foreclosure auction! Popular attraction now a memory, "still unsold after a price cut of NT$69.17 million," expert reveals why
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The former site of Jiesheng Amusement Park in Dashe, Kaohsiung, is being auctioned by the court to repay debts, with the second-auction reserve price lowered to NT$276.68 million. Experts say the price is too high and the sale is on a no-handover basis, so another failed auction is very likely.
Facts
The land of the former Jiesheng Amusement Park in Dashe, Kaohsiung, is going through its second auction with a reserve price of NT$276.68 million.
The parcel covers about 19,201 ping, with an average unit price of about NT$14,400 per ping.
Original透明房訊總經理陳慧瑜指出二拍底價仍比周邊同類型土地行情高出約4到6成。
This auction is on a no-handover basis, so the winning bidder must deal with any occupation of the site or structures on the land on their own.
Jiesheng Amusement Park opened in 1989 and closed in 2005 after 16 years of operation.
Wuling and Green World lose out! Taiwan's top farm draws 380,000 visitors, tourists praise: "scenery rivals Europe, the whole family can play all day without getting bored"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
According to statistics from the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, among farm visits across Taiwan from January to August 2026, Nantou's Cingjing Farm took first place with 389,000 visits, with Wuling Farm and Green World Ecological Farm ranking second and third.
Facts
From January to August 2026, visits to Nantou's Cingjing Farm exceeded 389,000, firmly holding the top spot.
From January to August 2026, Taichung's Wuling Farm (including the Shei-Pa Wuling Visitor Center) drew a cumulative total of more than 195,000 visits.
From January to August 2026, Hsinchu's Green World Ecological Farm ranked 3rd with more than 186,000 visits.
Wuling Farm's cherry blossom season each February is the peak of the year, with nearly 80,000 visitors entering the park in that single month.
Cingjing Farm is located in Ren'ai Township, Nantou County, at an elevation of about 1,750 meters.
Wuling Farm is adjacent to the Wuling Recreation Area of Shei-Pa National Park and features an ecological exhibit of the national treasure fish, the Formosan landlocked salmon.
Green World Ecological Farm has multiple themed exhibition areas, including Swan Lake, a large bird aviary and a butterfly ecological park.
Infographic: Parents clearly love their children, so why do kids not dare to tell the truth? Study reveals the harsh reason
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article explores communication barriers between parents and children in Chinese families and the coming-out dilemma of LGBT children. Citing research by scholars including Yeh Kuang-hui, it notes that appropriate expression helps raise satisfaction with the parent-child relationship. Tsai Kang-yong shares the experience of an LGBT friend who used him as an example to persuade his parents, and advises parents to improve communication through professional resources.
Facts
Yeh Kuang-hui, a researcher at the Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica, pointed out that Chinese culture values filial piety and family harmony, and children may choose to endure in silence out of fear of being blamed or of disrupting family harmony.
A 2017 study published by Yeh Kuang-hui and others showed that for high school students, using the "appropriate expression" strategy had a significantly better positive effect on satisfaction with the parent-child relationship than the "suppression" and "reappraisal" strategies.
A 2019 study published by Wu Chih-wen, Yeh Kuang-hui and Ho Wen-tse found that adolescents' perception of supportive communication from their parents was significantly associated with higher satisfaction with the parent-child relationship and with life.
In an interview with Wang Wei-chung, Tsai Kang-yong revealed that an LGBT friend once used his life as an example when coming out to the friend's parents, to prove that LGBT people can also live happily.
Kao Chih-lung, a board member of the Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association, pointed out that some parents worry their child will grow old alone with no one to care for them, or will fail to meet the family's expectations about marriage and carrying on the family line.
A 2023 survey by the Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association showed that 80% of respondents who were not out at all worried about conflict with family, compared with 60% of those who were fully out.
Who is Taiwan Beer's exclusive US distributor? 馥諾資本 board and supervisor list links to related parties of 雲豹能源
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The overseas Chinese affairs commissioner endorsement document released by the Overseas Community Affairs Council includes, besides 海華基金會 Chairman Wu Ming-ying, 雲豹能源 angel investor Chen Wu-fu. This has brought out corporate related-party backgrounds and links to the issue of Taiwan Beer's US distributor.
Facts
Chen Wu-fu is the head of 橡子園創投 and also an angel investor in 雲豹能源.
海華基金會 Chairman Wu Ming-ying is listed first among the endorsers of the overseas Chinese affairs commissioner nomination.
After the 2016 change of ruling party, former DPP legislator Tuan Yi-kang attacked the family of Yu Mu-ming for distributing Long Life cigarettes to China.
台灣菸酒公司 immediately distanced itself from the Taiwan Beer ad video shot by a US influencer.
The royalty for the Yu Mu-ming family's distribution of Long Life cigarettes to China was NT$1.35 million.
[Shin Shin News] Huge interests of Shilin Night Market vendors: vote-buying case in village chief election unexpectedly engulfs veteran Democratic Progressive Party councilor in Taipei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
士林夜市商圈聯合會 Chairman Su Wen-shan was investigated for suspected vote-buying; after prosecutors questioned councilor Lin Shih-tsung, it was revealed that former village chief Ho Yi-sung had funded Su Wen-shan's candidacy, affecting the distribution of night market vendors' interests.
Facts
士林夜市商圈聯合會 Chairman Su Wen-shan is under prosecutors' investigation on suspicion of treating villagers to banquets at NT$8,000 per table.
After questioning Taipei City councilor Lin Shih-tsung, prosecutors found that Ho Yi-sung, chairman of 神農宮 and the funder of the banquets, is the former village chief of Shilin's Jiujia Village.
Ho Yi-sung is suspected of funding Su Wen-shan's candidacy for chief of Yixin Village.
On Sept. 10, 2022, Lai Hsin-yu, a candidate for chief of Yixin Village, smashed the iron gate and surrounding facilities of 象神愛神廟, run by Wu Kuo-chung.
士林夜市國際觀光發展協會 is closely connected with Taipei City councilor Lin Shih-tsung.
Ministry of Labor announces major new rules! Nationwide from 11/1, "major changes to farmer and fisher pension contributions": latest regulations at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Bureau of Labor Insurance under the Ministry of Labor announced that applications to adjust the farmer retirement savings contribution rate will open from Nov. 1 to 30, 115. In line with amendments to the Farmers' Retirement Savings Act, the government's share of contributions has been raised to 60%, giving farmers a chance to raise their contribution rate and build up retirement savings faster.
Facts
The Bureau of Labor Insurance under the Ministry of Labor announced that applications to adjust the farmer retirement savings contribution rate will open from Nov. 1 to 30, 115.
After the amended Farmers' Retirement Savings Act took effect, the government's contribution share rose from 50% to 60%.
Farmers and fishers can freely choose a contribution rate within the range of 1% to 10% of the minimum wage.
The minimum wage in 115 is NT$29,500.
After the contribution rate is raised from 5% to 10%, farmers need to pay only NT$1,180 more per month, while the government's monthly subsidy deposited into their accounts increases by an additional NT$1,770.
During the 2026 six-municipality mayoral elections, Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng proposed an "affordable housing" policy that would sell give-back housing at 5 to 6 tenths of the market price, drawing attention from candidates in other cities and counties; meanwhile, Puma Shen proposed a surface-rights housing concept.
Facts
Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng proposed an "affordable housing" policy in the 2026 six-municipality mayoral elections.
Chang San-cheng advocates that the government use additional floor area ratio to require developers to give back part of the housing units.
Affordable housing would be sold to qualified households at about 5 to 6 tenths of the market price.
Chang San-cheng described affordable housing and social housing as the "two wings" for achieving housing justice.
Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen proposed a surface-rights housing concept, hoping to use public land to lower housing costs.
Behind the Scenes: Lai Ching-te won't let the "King of Miaoli" off the hook! The "little rascal" picks Toufen to hold a knife to Chung Tung-chin's neck
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party chairman Lai Ching-te is making strategic plans for the Miaoli County race, deploying heavy forces in picking township and city mayoral candidates for Toufen, Zhunan, Zhuolan and Miaoli City. The move aims to exploit the loosening of the pan-blue voter base in Toufen caused by demographic changes linked to the Hsinchu Science Park, and to challenge the local power of County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin, known as the "King of Miaoli."
Facts
Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin is dubbed the "King of Miaoli" by outsiders, and in the past he united the pan-blue camp and local factions as an independent.
Original頭份市人口已突破10.7萬，穩居全縣第一大城。
The DPP Central Headquarters in Miaoli forged alliances and deployed township and city mayoral candidates in four places at once: Toufen, Zhunan, Zhuolan and Miaoli City.
The thriving development of the Zhunan Science Park and the spillover effect of the Hsinchu Science Park have drawn a large young tech population into Toufen.
Traditional local faction organizations and clan ties have gradually lost their grip in Toufen, so it is no longer a pan-blue stronghold.
3 zodiac signs are born with a knack for saving money! Pig people are well-liked, Rat people hold on to their wealth, and the champion has no worries about money in retirement
The Ox is regarded as the most patient and the best at accumulating wealth over the long term, steady in its work and willing to persevere.
The Rat is quick-witted and sharp about money and numbers, and is especially good at preparing for a rainy day.
The Pig generally gives an impression of being optimistic and easygoing and knowing how to enjoy life, valuing friendship and liking to build good relationships.
NT$6000 gone! The newest tech enforcement launches Nov. 1, with "1 city or county issuing tickets instantly for violations," and many drivers still don't know
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taipei City Police Department announced that it is adding tech enforcement equipment at the intersection of Zhongshan N. Rd. and Minquan W. Rd. and at the intersection of Shihshang Rd. and Chengde Rd. to improve traffic order. A 3-month publicity period begins in November 2026, with formal fines starting in February 2027, stepping up enforcement of violations such as running red lights and failing to yield to pedestrians.
Facts
Starting Nov. 1, 2026, the tech enforcement equipment begins a 3-month trial and publicity period, during which violators will not be fined for now.
The tech enforcement equipment is expected to begin formal enforcement on Feb. 1, 2027.
The intersection of Zhongshan N. Rd. and Minquan W. Rd. will see stepped-up enforcement against 5 types of violations: running red lights, failing to yield to pedestrians, failing to follow signs, markings and signals, making improper turns, and illegally driving in bus-only lanes.
Drivers who run a red light at an intersection controlled by traffic signals face a fine of between NT$1800 and NT$5400.
Drivers of cars and motorcycles who approach a pedestrian crossing and fail to stop and let pedestrians pass first may be fined NT$1200 to NT$6000.
Stop pouring bleach on stubborn yellow stains in the toilet! Experts use "1 cheap cleaning product," with no scrubbing needed to remove grime quickly and make it look like new
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article introduces toilet cleaning methods, noting that bleach has limited effect on limescale and recommending citric acid or a neutral cleaner depending on the type of stain, and offers recommendations for five cleaning products along with safety precautions.
Facts
Cleaning experts suggest considering citric acid for limescale formed by mineral deposits; for everyday dirt, odors or black mold, choose a suitable cleaner according to the type of stain.
Bleach is mainly used for whitening and treating certain organic stains, and it may not effectively dissolve limescale formed by mineral deposits.
Citric acid must not be mixed with chlorine bleach, otherwise toxic chlorine gas may be produced.
Citric acid is a common acidic cleaning ingredient, suitable for some limescale and urine scale formed by mineral deposits.
Neutral bathroom cleaners are suitable for everyday cleaning; if a toilet has only ordinary dirt, slight odors, or needs regular maintenance, this type of product can be chosen.
For toilet brushes, choose a style whose head can reach the inner rim and the area near the drain to help scrub off stuck-on grime.
Bidet toilets, smart toilets and products made of special materials may have extra cleaning restrictions, so the manufacturer's recommendations should be followed first.
Starting Aug. 1, 2019, China suspended applications for individual travel to Taiwan by residents of 47 cities.
Original2021年來台陸客人數僅剩約1.3萬人次，不到高峰時的1%。
Original2025年來台陸客人數約為63.7萬至64萬人次。
Taiwan proposed that the Travel Association of the ROC (TTA) and China's Association for Tourism Exchange Across the Taiwan Straits (the "small two associations") negotiate the resumption of Chinese tour groups, but the Chinese side has not replied.
Starting Apr. 29, 2026, Shanghai residents can travel to Kinmen and Matsu, but group tours to Taiwan proper have still not been implemented.
Behind the Scenes: Weak campaign! In one DPP-held county, the "wives' faction" and the county government faction are at odds, and top officials are alarmed enough to send in a prominent doctor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During the 2026 nine-in-one elections, DPP candidates benefited from an "ocean current" tailwind and tried to break out of their difficult position in the ruling map, but internal divisions emerged within the DPP over the Taipei mayoral race. The KMT's Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport and an AI park plan, sparking controversy, and the DPP raised multiple challenges and launched attacks and counterattacks.
Facts
In the 2026 nine-in-one elections, DPP candidates in Taipei City and the various counties and cities were buoyed by the warm "ocean current," greatly lifting morale.
KMT Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport and rebuilding the site into a 300-hectare AI park, provoking an uproar in public opinion.
Several DPP central government ministries questioned whether Chiang Wan-an lacks supporting measures.
DPP Taitung County magistrate candidate Chen Ying publicly said she wants to debate Chiang Wan-an on the Songshan Airport relocation issue.
DPP-governed counties and cities involved in medical evacuation rights are divided in attack and defense over the Songshan Airport relocation issue, leaving legislators shaking their heads.
Gold Medal Figures of All Trades: Everyone started calling her "Xiaohua"! Chao Hsiao-yen of Ji Dachen uses her grandmother's story to get closer to her own family again
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chao Hsiao-yen, founder of Ji Dachen Virtual-Reality Theater, returned to Dachen First Village in Hualien to do cultural work, and by recreating the name and story of her grandmother Liang Xiaohua, she encouraged interaction among villagers and mended the gaps in her own family memory.
Facts
After Chao Hsiao-yen returned to Dachen First Village in Hualien to do cultural work, villagers began calling her "Xiaohua."
"Xiaohua" is the name of Chao Hsiao-yen's grandmother and also the protagonist of the stories in Ji Dachen Virtual-Reality Theater.
Chao Hsiao-yen's grandmother died when she was about five years old, and she retained few impressions of her.
Chao Hsiao-yen developed her theater based on her grandmother Liang Xiaohua and invited elders to provide voice-overs and share stories.
Chao Hsiao-yen once asked a financial advisor to help weigh the life she wanted to live against the vocation she wanted to pursue.
Gold Medal Businesses: Missing Mom's Flavors Led Him to Cultural Entrepreneurship! Chao Hsiao-yen of Ji Dachen Uses Nian Gao and Hybrid Physical-Virtual Theater to Recover the Dachen Story
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chao Hsiao-yen, founder of Ji Dachen, launched the brand in 2020 as a cultural venture to recover his mother's flavors and family memories. The team combines food products with digital hybrid physical-virtual theater to translate Dachen culture, and expands operations through publishing and education partnerships. It is now working to overcome financial management bottlenecks to achieve local sustainability.
Facts
Chao Hsiao-yen founded the Ji Dachen brand in 2020, promoted by 小羊社會創新工作室.
Ji Dachen has registered capital of NT$200,000.
The Ji Dachen team visited 35 Dachen villages across Taiwan to find stories scattered in different places.
The Ji Dachen team partnered with 離島出版 to release the book "The Invisible Islands."
In the hybrid physical-virtual theater event, players who complete missions receive "pocket money," a replica of Dachen Island banknotes, which can be spent at partner shops.
Chao Hsiao-yen once served as an industrial advisor at 工研院 and is familiar with taking stock of needs and finding technical resources.
The Ji Dachen team took part in the small and micro enterprise ethics officer training run by 信義房屋 and 社企流, learning to read cash flow and calculate costs.
It's not just the live-action "One Piece" Season 2 that's good! Netflix's Top 10 Western Series of 2026: The champion breaks 8.7 points, hailed as a masterpiece across the web, so good you can't stop watching
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article rounds up the top 10 highly rated Western series available on Netflix in Taiwan in 2026, compiled based on 豆瓣 ratings and PTT reviews. Covering titles from the live-action "One Piece" Season 2 to "Little House on the Prairie," it analyzes each show's plot highlights, actors' performances and audience feedback, and offers recommendations for a binge-watching list.
Facts
The live-action "One Piece" Season 2 received a rating of 8.7 points on 豆瓣.
"The Gentlemen" Season 2 received a rating of 8.4 points on 豆瓣.
"Dirty Justice" Season 4 received a rating of 8.0 points on 豆瓣.
"Bridgerton: Scandals of the Noble House" Season 4 stars Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha.
"Strange Retirement Town" is executive produced by the Duffer Brothers of "Stranger Things."
"East of Eden" is adapted from the novel of the same name by Nobel Prize in Literature laureate John Steinbeck.
"Night Agent" Season 3 adds Jenna Ortega's journalist character Isabel.
"Their Four Seasons" Season 2 stars Tina Fey and Will Forte.
10/31 International Morning Report | North Korean hackers empty 6.3 billion US dollars from 幣安 in 20 minutes, 英特爾 plunges 28.6% in one day, Spanish high-speed rail has 2 crashes in 9 months leaving 69 dead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Top international news on Oct. 30 included a sharp sell-off in US tech stocks, with 英特爾 shares posting a record drop; 幣安 losing over 6.3 billion US dollars in cryptocurrency to North Korean hackers; a Spanish high-speed rail accident that left 69 dead; and Xi Jinping stressing full and strict Party governance.
Facts
On Oct. 30, selling pressure on US tech stocks widened, with the S&P 500 index falling 1.8% and the Nasdaq Composite plunging 2.9%.
Shares of chipmaker 英特爾 plunged 28.6% in a single day, the biggest one-day drop since 1974.
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, 幣安, confirmed it was hacked, with about 6.36 billion US dollars in assets moved out across 10 blockchains within 20 minutes.
Blockchain intelligence firm TRM attributed the 幣安 hack to TraderTraitor, an elite North Korean hacking unit.
A high-speed rail rear-end collision occurred on the 28th in Spain's Toledo province, killing at least 69 people, the 2nd major accident in 9 months on the Madrid–Seville line.
Spanish Transport Minister Puente blamed a dispatcher's error in judgment for the high-speed rail accident, and noted that the LZB signaling system has gone offline 170 times this year.
In January through August this year, US allies' net purchases of medium- and long-term US Treasuries fell by more than 60% from the same period last year.
The yield on 20-year US Treasuries rose from 4.57% at the end of February to 5.28% at the end of July.
The US Treasury Department doubled its buyback amount in an attempt to push down Treasury yields.
Total US Treasury debt surpassed 40 trillion US dollars on Aug. 18.
Japan's net purchases of US Treasuries in the first 8 months fell 99% year on year.
South Korea was a net seller of 23.8 billion US dollars of US Treasuries in the first 8 months.
US debt increased by 3 trillion US dollars over the past year.
Alphabet's Earnings Dragged Down by SpaceX Paper Loss! Barron's Suggests Following Berkshire in Disclosing Core Earnings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Alphabet missed expectations in its 3rd-quarter earnings due to losses on its SpaceX stake and a slowdown in its search business, and its shares plunged 13%. Barron's suggests it follow Berkshire in excluding equity investment gains and losses to more truthfully reflect core business profit.
Facts
Alphabet shares tumbled 13% on Thursday (the 29th), the worst single-day performance after an earnings report since its listing.
Alphabet's 3rd-quarter net income was 26.2 billion US dollars, below the market expectation of 37.3 billion US dollars.
SpaceX shares fell 11% in the 3rd quarter to about 150 US dollars per share, causing Alphabet to book an 8.7 billion US dollar paper loss.
Alphabet's SpaceX holding is worth about 80 billion US dollars, roughly 550 million shares.
Barron's suggested that Alphabet follow 波克夏海瑟威 and exclude changes in the value of large stock investments when reporting quarterly earnings.
Alphabet's 3rd-quarter EPS fell from 2.87 US dollars in the same period last year to 2.12 US dollars.
Alphabet recognized a huge paper gain when SpaceX went public in the 2nd quarter, with EPS reaching 9.11 US dollars at the time, of which 6.26 US dollars came from equity investment gains.
Up 28% in a Single Day! This Much-Favored Pharmaceutical Stock Has Gained Over 45% Cumulatively in October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Pharmaceutical company Bausch Health beat expectations on both 3rd-quarter earnings and cash flow and raised its full-year guidance, sending its shares up 28% in a single day and showing a trend of operational improvement.
Facts
Bausch Health's 3rd-quarter adjusted earnings per share were 1.77 US dollars, above the market estimate of 1.27 US dollars.
OriginalBausch Health 第三季營收達 29.4 億美元，年增 10%。
OriginalBausch Health 上調全年營收預估上緣至 111.75 億美元。
Bausch Health shares soared about 28% on Thursday, and have gained more than 40% cumulatively in October.
星巴克 Plans to Test AI "Fast Pass" Drive-Thru Service
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
星巴克 plans to test an AI fast-pass drive-thru service to improve ordering efficiency and accuracy in response to fierce competition and changing consumer demand.
Facts
星巴克 hopes to use artificial intelligence and its app to let drive-thru baristas identify the customer, their order and their vehicle as soon as the customer enters the lane.
星巴克's 4th-quarter same-store sales grew 7.2%.
The number of members active in the past 90 days hit a record high of 36 million.
幣安 Hit by Record 6.3 Billion US Dollar Hack! Trump: Investigating Whether North Korean Hackers Were Responsible
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
幣安 had 6.3 billion US dollars in assets stolen by hackers, suspended withdrawals and pledged compensation. Trump confirmed that the possibility of North Korean hackers' involvement is under investigation, an incident that highlights cryptocurrency regulation and cybersecurity risks.
Facts
A theft of 6.3 billion US dollars in assets occurred at 幣安, the world's largest cryptocurrency trading platform.
US President Trump said the US is investigating whether North Korean hackers were involved in the crime.
About 3 billion US dollars worth of 幣安 assets have been frozen on blockchain networks.
幣安 pledged to cover all losses and suspended withdrawals.
幣安 once helped develop a stablecoin for a company co-founded by Trump and his sons.
幣安 co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao was pardoned by Trump in 2025.
Single-quarter net profit after tax was 44.32 million yuan, with earnings per share of 0.51 yuan, a swing from losses in both the previous quarter and the same period last year.
For the first 3 quarters combined, the company still posted a loss of 23.21 million yuan, or a loss per share of 0.27 yuan.
The 5-day moving average at 18.99 yuan serves as short-term support, while the 10-day and monthly moving averages form another support zone around 17.8 yuan.
AMD plunges 11% in a single day! Intel's near-30% collapse reveals two major warning signs. Can next week's earnings help it break through?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Intel's earnings revealed a PC market downturn and a server chip shortage, sending its shares down nearly 30%. AMD fell 11% in sympathy, but its PC business accounts for a small share and it has an AI GPU advantage, so its earnings next week are drawing close attention.
Facts
Intel's PC chip sales fell 45% from a year earlier.
Third-party research firms estimate that global PC shipments in Q3 fell about 20% from a year earlier.
The PC business may account for less than one quarter of AMD's revenue this year.
Intel appears to have misjudged the respective demand outlooks for its PC and server businesses.
In late October 2026, US stocks swung sharply on tech earnings. SpaceX's strong results lifted its shares, but Intel and Alphabet plunged on weaker-than-expected guidance or earnings, wiping out 100 billion and 500 billion US dollars in market value respectively. The Nasdaq 100 faces heavy market-value shrinkage this month, reflecting market concerns about the return on AI investment.
Facts
英特爾(Intel) shares fell 28.58% at Friday's close, wiping out nearly 140 billion US dollars in market value.
Intel's data center business grew nearly 80% within a year.
Google母公司Alphabet shares plunged more than 12% to 285 US dollars, wiping out nearly 500 billion US dollars in market value.
In the week ending Oct. 28, global equity funds saw net inflows of 10.19 billion US dollars.
The Nasdaq 100 has fallen more than 5.8% since October began.
〈Hot Stocks〉00987D Bucks the Trend to Lead Gains, Becoming Top-Performing Active ETF as Bonds and Income Products Serve as Safe Havens for Funds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Weak earnings from tech giants triggered stock market turbulence, with the TAIEX falling below its half-year moving average and funds shifting to safe havens. 主動統一美債量化(00987D-TW) bucked the trend to hit a record high, leading gains among active ETFs and underscoring the safe-haven status of bond products in a weak market.
Facts
The TAIEX plunged 1,000 points on the 30th, closing at 45,211.83 and falling below its half-year moving average.
主動統一美債量化(00987D-TW) surged to 10.26 yuan on the 30th, a record high, and ultimately closed up 0.89%.
Of the 42 active ETFs on the market, only 7 closed higher on the 30th, and as many as 6 of them were bond products.
主動統一美債量化 gained 1.9% over the past week and 7.26% over the past month, both the best among active ETFs.
Fund manager 葉尚鑫 said that if the Federal Reserve maintains gradual policy adjustments, bonds could still have room to perform after the bearish factors are fully priced in.
Alphabet Burning the Candle at Both Ends: AI Spending Can't Stop While Its Search Business Takes the First Hit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Alphabet's Q3 revenue and profit missed expectations, with its search business weighed down by the challenge of monetizing AI, while its cloud business performed strongly. Massive capital expenditure left free cash flow negative for a second straight quarter, and the shares plunged more than 11% after the close.
Facts
Alphabet's Q3 revenue net of traffic acquisition costs was 111.2 billion US dollars, slightly below the market expectation of 111.3 billion US dollars.
Alphabet's Q3 earnings per share were 2.12 US dollars, far below the expected 2.99 US dollars.
Alphabet's Q3 search and related revenue was 63.35 billion US dollars, up 12% year over year but still below the market expectation of 64.85 billion US dollars.
Alphabet's Q3 cloud revenue rose 103% year over year to 30.7 billion US dollars, above the market expectation of 29.1 billion US dollars.
Alphabet's Q3 free cash flow was negative 9.1 billion US dollars, the second straight quarter in the red.
Alphabet's Q3 capital expenditure rose 114% year over year to 51.4 billion US dollars.
Alphabet expects full-year 2026 capital expenditure to reach 195 billion to 205 billion US dollars.
Apple Retakes the Title of World's Most Valuable Company! Growing AI Spending Doubts Send Investors to the Safe Haven of Cash Flow
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
蘋果公司 retook the title of world's most valuable company on the 30th, with a market value of 5.03 trillion US dollars, pushing aside 輝達. As market doubts about the return on AI investment grew, investors turned to 蘋果公司 with its solid balance sheet, leading to a selloff in tech stocks.
Facts
蘋果公司(AAPL-US) reached a market value of 5.03 trillion US dollars, becoming the world's most valuable company again.
輝達(NVDA-US) market value fell to 4.93 trillion US dollars, as it was pushed out of the top spot by Apple.
Alphabet's Q3 free cash flow was negative 9.1 billion US dollars, negative for two consecutive months.
亞馬遜's free cash flow for the trailing 12 months was negative 42.4 billion US dollars, negative for three consecutive months.
Apple's free cash flow for fiscal 2026 is expected to rise 38% to 142 billion US dollars.
英特爾(INTC-US) suffered a violent single-day plunge of nearly 30% on Friday.
The Nasdaq 100 fell 6.7% in October, its worst monthly performance since March 2025.
〈Analysis〉Nvidia Reportedly in Talks on Multibillion-Dollar Credit Guarantee: Who Ultimately Pays for AI Financing Risk?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Nvidia is in talks to provide multibillion-dollar credit guarantees for UK AI cloud provider Nscale to help it raise funds for building a data center in West Virginia. The move shows Nvidia taking on financing risk in depth to secure GPU demand and to counter competition from big tech companies.
Facts
Nvidia is in talks to provide more than 5 billion US dollars in credit support for Nscale to help it obtain the debt financing needed to build the Monarch data center.
Nscale signed a contract worth about 45 billion US dollars with Anthropic to lease computing power from a 460MW data center in West Virginia.
Through credit support and investments, Nvidia has provided about 170 billion US dollars in funding to related new cloud service providers.
Bank of America, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley will join Blackstone in a 63 billion US dollar financing arrangement to help Anthropic obtain Broadcom's AI accelerators and networking equipment.
As of June 30, 2026, Anthropic held about 131.7 billion US dollars in liquid assets and had raised a total of 141.1 billion US dollars in capital.
Tech Earnings Drag SpaceX Below Its IPO Price: No Company Meets Musk's High Standards
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SpaceX's Q3 results beat expectations, but weak earnings from other tech giants that followed dragged its shares below the IPO price. Overall, AI companies' earnings fell short of Wall Street's high standards, raising market concerns.
Facts
SpaceX shares fell 6.4% on Friday to close at 134.72 US dollars, below the IPO price of 135 US dollars.
亞馬遜's Q3 earnings per share were 1.89 US dollars, below the 1.97 US dollars analyst consensus estimate in a FactSet survey.
Original英特爾第三季每股盈餘52美分，優於華爾街預估的41美分，但股價仍重挫28.6%。
Alphabet's search business operating income fell short of Wall Street expectations, sending its shares down 13% on Thursday.
Meta announced on Oct. 22 plans to issue new shares to fund the AI boom, sending its shares down 7%.
[Occupational Accident - Chemical Leak] [10:41 on the 30th, Ammonia Leak on Fishing Vessel "Jin Qing Fu CT4-1929" at Third Fishing Port in Su'ao Township, Yilan County, 3 Male Migrant Workers Injured and Sent to Hospital] Final Report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
An occupational accident involving an ammonia leak occurred on a fishing vessel at the Third Fishing Port in Su'ao Township, Yilan County, leaving 3 Indonesian migrant workers injured and sent to hospital.
[Temple Fire] [Family-run temple "薛府宮" in Lunan Village, Yuanchang Township, Yunlin County catches fire at 22:14 on the 15th; extinguished, no casualties] Initial (final) report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A fire broke out at the family-run temple "薛府宮" in Lunan Village, Yuanchang Township, Yunlin County. The fire department dispatched 9 vehicles and 14 personnel to extinguish it. There were no casualties, and the burned area was about 30 square meters.
[Arson] [Doorway of a residence at Kantou 1, Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County set on fire at 16:31 on the 30th; extinguished by residents before firefighters arrived, no casualties] Initial (final) report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
At 16:31 on the 30th, the doorway of a residence at Kantou 1, Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County was set on fire. Residents put it out themselves before firefighters arrived, and there were no casualties.
[Warehouse Fire] [Warehouse on Chengxing Road, Dongshan Township, Yilan County catches fire at 00:24 on the 31st; extinguished, no casualties] Initial (final) report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A fire broke out at a warehouse on Chengxing Road, Dongshan Township, Yilan County in the early hours of the 31st. It was extinguished after the fire department responded, and there were no casualties at the scene.
Facts
00:24 report received
00:29 arrived at scene
01:22 fire brought under control
03:36 fire extinguished
Fire department dispatched 12 vehicles and 45 personnel
[Factory Fire] [Factory in Houhu, Linkou District, New Taipei City catches fire at 01:05 on the 31st; extinguished, 6 Filipino migrant workers taken to hospital] Final report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A fire broke out in the early hours of the 31st at the factory of 興利富實業有限公司 in Houhu, Linkou District, New Taipei City. The fire department extinguished it, and 6 Filipino migrant workers were taken to hospital. The burned area was about 5,000 square meters.
Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued a notice that Baoshan Second Reservoir is in free overflow, discharging water into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County, as well as East District, North District and Xiangshan District in Hsinchu City. Residents along the banks are urged to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
Land strong wind advisory (yellow alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Hsinchu County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow alert), stating that the northeast wind is relatively strong, and from early morning to evening today (the 31st) some areas have a chance of average winds of Beaufort scale 6 or above or gusts of scale 8 or above.