From Nov. 2, 中國央行 will conduct overnight reverse repo operations every working day, converting its policy rate to the overnight reverse repo rate (1.25%) in order to routinely inject funds and stabilize market liquidity. Experts from 中信證券 and 國信證券 say the move aims to improve the precision of regulation and smooth fund fluctuations, and should not be simply viewed as a rate cut.
Ocean current vehicle sweep through Daan and Wenshan: Tsai Ing-wen says Puma Shen has a reassuring quality
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During the 2026 nine-in-one local elections, former President Tsai Ing-wen campaigned in support of 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen. At the "Ocean Current Vehicle Sweep" event in Daan Forest Park, Tsai said Shen has a reassuring quality, and urged voters to be wary of AI disinformation and to support Shen and 民進黨 city council candidates.
Reuters: OPEC+ meeting expected to keep December oil output target unchanged
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According to sources, OPEC+ is expected to keep its December output target unchanged at its production review meeting, in response to the export shock caused by the US-Iran war. Core member states have agreed to the decision in principle, and it is expected that OPEC+ will postpone adjusting its output policy until next year.
Gunshots outside Alabama college football game in the US leave 1 dead, 8 injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A shooting occurred outside Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, after a college football game, leaving 1 dead and 8 injured. Police have detained one suspect.
Worries resurface over China's economy: three major financial regulators to meet Nov. 2 to stabilize the stock market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Worries have resurfaced over China's economy, with both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMIs falling into contraction territory. To stabilize the stock market, 中國央行, 金融監督管理總局 and 證券監督管理委員會 plan to hold a meeting on Nov. 2 to study optimizing the relending policy for share buybacks and increases in holdings, and to promote the use of capital market support tools.
Facts
October manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falls to 49.3
Non-manufacturing business activity index falls to 49.7
World Weightlifting Championships: Kuo Hsing-chun finishes 4th in clean and jerk and total, missing the podium
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese weightlifter Kuo Hsing-chun, competing in the women's 61 kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships, lifted 104 kg in the snatch and 137 kg in the clean and jerk for a total of 241 kg, finishing 4th in the clean and jerk and the total and missing the podium.
If Democrats win US midterms, Trump's tariff policy may still be hard to overturn
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
If the Democrats win the US midterm elections, they may create resistance to Trump's tariff policy and hold symbolic votes, but because they lack the two-thirds majority needed to override a veto, and the Trump administration tends to rely on executive measures, it would be difficult to fully overturn his trade agenda.
Facts
The US will hold midterm elections on the 3rd
Republicans currently hold the House 218 seats to 214
Hold a slim majority in the Senate, 53 seats to 47
Democrats must net 4 seats in each of the House and Senate
The 2/3 seat threshold sufficient to override a presidential veto
Hsieh Lung-chieh launches campaign headquarters rally; KMT and TPP shout to flip greater Tainan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang Tainan mayoral candidate Hsieh Lung-chieh held a rally to launch his campaign headquarters, with KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun, TPP Chairperson Huang Kuo-chang and several blue and white camp politicians turning out in support, calling for flipping greater Tainan.
Facts
The DPP has governed Tainan for 33 years
Will serve only 1 four-year term if elected
This year's tax revenue is expected to exceed projections by NT$1 trillion
If Trump loses midterms, 路透: 白宮 plans a governing path that does not rely on Congress
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In preparation for the possibility that Democrats win the midterm elections and retake Congress, 白宮 has drawn up plans to keep advancing Trump's agenda through executive power.
Vaundy's Taipei Arena concert has surprising setlist; twice rushes off stage to interact with fans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese singer Vaundy held a 2-day run of "HORO" concerts at the Taipei Arena, drawing 26,000 fans. He twice rushed off the stage to interact with the audience and arranged different setlists to create surprises, finally building to a climax with anime songs.
New Taipei holds debate-style policy forum; Su Chiao-hui hopes for TV debate, Lee Szu-chuan says he will prepare well
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 新北市選委會 plans to hold a debate-style publicly run televised policy presentation for mayoral candidates on Nov. 13. 國民黨's Lee Szu-chuan said he will prepare well and explain his vision to residents, while 民進黨's Su Chiao-hui said she envies Taipei and Kaohsiung, the 2 cities where TV stations hold debates, and believes New Taipei's 4 million residents deserve such an opportunity.
Japan's GMO hacked, possibly linked to North Korea; attackers suspected of deliberately mixing in overseas traces
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Services under Japanese major IT company GMO網際網路集團 were improperly accessed. The company's analysis suggests the attackers may be linked to a North Korean hacker group, as the connecting IP addresses were found to match those North Korea has used in the past, and the attackers deliberately mixed in overseas traces to disrupt the investigation.
Facts
5 IP addresses match those previously used by North Korean hacker groups
If Democrats control Congress after US midterms, Glaser: legislating the Six Assurances may advance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
According to 南華早報, scholar Bonnie Glaser analyzes that if Democrats control both chambers of Congress after the midterms, they could push to enshrine the "Six Assurances to Taiwan" in law and exert greater influence on US-China issues such as AI, technology and tariffs.
Rewarding youth in local revitalization: Kung Ming-hsin says 經濟部 can help if they expand overseas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin attended a results presentation for the action plan rewarding youth in local revitalization, saying the government provides seed funding, and if there is later a need for commercialization or overseas expansion, 經濟部中小及新創企業署 can offer assistance. President Lai Ching-te announced an additional NT$100 billion over the next 8 years to help small and micro enterprises upgrade and transform.
Puma Shen's ocean current spills over to Penghu; Yeh Chu-lin proposes Policy Island
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Independent Penghu County magistrate candidate Yeh Chu-lin has launched "Policy Island," an online interactive platform that combines game-style challenges with county governance ideas, offering residents a way to explore policies, collect stamps and submit suggestions.
Fueled by AI Investment, South Korea's October Exports Rise Several-Fold, the Biggest Increase in Half a Century
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Fueled by AI investment, South Korea's October exports rose 93.7% year on year to US$115.28 billion, the biggest increase in 52 years. Semiconductor and computer exports grew sharply, and full-year exports are expected to exceed US$1 trillion.
Concerns Over AI Monetization: Yeh Chun-hsien Says Taiwan Is Hardware-Focused, and Any Impact Would Be Brief
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
National Development Council Minister Yeh Chun-hsien said the sharp drop in US tech stocks over AI monetization concerns mainly affects software, while Taiwan is hardware-focused with no concerns over orders or funding, so the impact is only a brief market adjustment.
Facts
Original30日股價暴跌近3成
Third-quarter economic growth is estimated at 14.36%
Economic growth for the first 3 quarters was 14.22%
Hsinchu Baseball Stadium Reopens for 50th Anniversary as 4 Teams from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea Play Exchange Games
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsinchu City Baseball Stadium is holding a 50th anniversary exchange tournament and opening event, inviting 4 teams: 日本栃木金色勇士, 韓國尚武鳳凰, 國立體育大學 and 新竹城市棒球隊. Mayor Ann Kao presided over the first-pitch ceremony.
Joining Han Kuo-yu in Backing Ko Chih-en, Ko Wen-je Says Lai Jui-lung Should Be Detained Incommunicado
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ko Wen-je and Han Kuo-yu gathered in Kaohsiung to back 國民黨 Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en. Ko Wen-je accused Lai Jui-lung of accepting a political donation of 3 million yuan from 雲豹能源 and argued he should be detained incommunicado just as Ko himself was, while Han Kuo-yu praised Ko Chih-en's vision and urged support for Lee Szu-chuan.
3 DPP Kaohsiung City Councilors Jointly Open Campaign Headquarters, Aiming for a Council Majority
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
DPP Kaohsiung City councilors Kang Yu-cheng, Cheng Meng-ju and Ho Chuan-feng jointly opened a campaign headquarters. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai and mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung attended to show support, aiming for a council majority.
Indian Opposition Calls for 50,000 People to Rally; Cockroach Janta Party Stays Neutral and Does Not Take Part
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tens of thousands of people gathered in an Indian opposition rally demanding that the Election Commission chief step down. The Cockroach Janta Party, although supportive of the protest, stayed neutral and did not take part. The chamber of commerce estimates the rally will cause daily trading losses of 100 billion to 120 billion rupees.
Chinese Communist Party Anti-Corruption Drive Targets People Close to Leading Officials, Strengthens Checks on Abnormal Family Assets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Chinese Communist Party's 5th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee adopted a decision on fully and strictly governing the Party, requiring stronger oversight of leading officials and their family members, focusing on investigating top leaders, young officials and family-style corruption, and checking abnormal family assets.
President Lai Ching-te attended the awards ceremony for the 2026 National Sports Event, the President's Cup 3x3 Basketball Tournament, thanking Sports Minister Lee Yang's team and the participants, and hoping the event keeps getting better.
Judges Not Recognized by the President Suspend the Constitutional Court President! Poland Falls Into Fierce Political Struggle as President Storms Court, Snapping "You Are Not Constitutional Court Judges at All"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Poland's Constitutional Court President Święcicki was suspended by judges who were not sworn in by the president, sparking a constitutional crisis. President Nawrocki stormed into the court late at night in protest, Prime Minister Tusk called it restoring the rule of law, and the opposition alleged a coup, leaving the two sides in fierce confrontation.
Facts
Judge Kolwin-Piotrowska, who ordered a suspension, was not sworn in by the president.
President Nawrocki forced his way into the Constitutional Court building late at night and scuffled with guards.
Praising Puma Shen's "warmth against darkness," Tsai Ing-wen: Planting trees matters, and I believe there will be a few more blueberries
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Tsai Ing-wen publicly praised Puma Shen's idea of "warmth against darkness," and used the metaphor of planting trees and blueberries to express optimism and confidence about future development.
Chiang campaign office questions where the land and funding for "unlimited urban renewal" would come from? Puma Shen responds: the real problem is "here"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen responded to the Chiang Wan-an campaign office's questions about the "unlimited urban renewal" policy, saying the land and funding have already been planned, the core difficulty lies in staffing and amending the pricing mechanism, and the related proposals have been drafted and await council review.
Facts
Puma Shen proposed an "unlimited urban renewal" policy under which the government builds housing first and residents exchange their homes for places to move into, resolving the stalling of urban renewal projects.
Puma Shen pointed out that the main problem with urban renewal is actually manpower, and plans to add more on top of the 109 additional hires the Chiang city government intends to recruit.
Puma Shen's team has already discussed amending the Act for Promotion of Urban Renewal of Dilapidated and Aged Buildings with the Ministry of the Interior, and expects to submit it this month.
On funding, the "Old Home Service Team" whole-building fund will be increased by a further 20% from the existing allocation.
Puma Shen believes that for the legal amendments and the exchange of public and private land ownership, the real trouble is the pricing mechanism, not legal authorization.
Ko Wen-je campaigns for Ko Chih-en in Kaohsiung! Fires at Lai Jui-lung over taking 3 million from 雲豹能源: Follow my example, be detained incommunicado for a year first, then we'll talk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
While campaigning in Kaohsiung for Kuomintang legislative candidate Ko Chih-en, Ko Wen-je had a heated exchange with Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung city councilor Lai Jui-lung. Ko accused Lai of accepting 3 million yuan from 雲豹能源, and retorted that if the accusation were true, Lai should follow his example and be detained incommunicado for a year first.
COMEBACK: the Bamboo Wind rises again! Hsinchu City Baseball Stadium reopens for its 50th anniversary, Ann Kao throws the first pitch to open the international exchange games
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Hsinchu City Baseball Stadium held a 50th anniversary relaunch event on Nov. 1, and Mayor Ann Kao threw the first pitch to open the international exchange games. The event combined matches between international teams with performances by artists, symbolizing the passing on of Hsinchu's baseball culture and the renewal of its facilities, and looking ahead to hosting professional baseball games in the future.
Facts
Hsinchu City Baseball Stadium held a 50th anniversary relaunch event on Nov. 1, themed "COMEBACK: the Bamboo Wind rises again."
Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao served as pitcher at the opening ceremony and threw a first-pitch strike.
The international baseball exchange games featured four teams: Japan's Tochigi Golden Braves, South Korea's Sangmu Phoenix, National Taiwan Sport University and the Hsinchu City baseball team.
The Hsinchu City baseball team is led by former Brother Elephants head coach Chen Jui-chen, and its first official game after formation was against Japan's Tochigi Golden Braves.
The opening event invited the "electronic music goddess" Jam Hsiao to sing while riding an airplane-shaped electric vehicle around the venue.
After the game, Hyoyeon of the well-known South Korean girl group Girls' Generation was invited to deliver the closing performance.
The Hsinchu city government hopes to bring Hsinchu City Baseball Stadium back into use as a venue for Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) games.
Why did Pakistan ban Taiwanese airlines and then abruptly reverse course? Tang Hsiang-lung warns of a "One China" butterfly effect: this country may follow suit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Pakistan briefly banned Taiwanese airlines from flying through its airspace for political reasons, then restored permission through March next year. Media commentator Tang Hsiang-lung warned that the move could trigger a chain reaction, with Russia and other countries possibly following with restrictions, obstructing Taiwan's international air routes.
Facts
In late October, 美國彭博社 reported that Pakistan, in support of the "One China" policy, refused to let Taiwanese airlines enter or leave its airspace.
Pakistan subsequently restored 華航 and 長榮 use of its airspace from Oct. 28 to March 27 next year.
On the program Wind Direction Dragon and Phoenix, veteran media commentator Tang Hsiang-lung stressed that Pakistan's constant policy reversals have had an underestimated impact, and that other countries may follow.
Tang Hsiang-lung speculated that if Russia also restricted airspace for Taiwan under the "One China" policy, Taiwan would face a serious predicament.
Tang Hsiang-lung pointed out that once Pakistan and Russia implement airspace restrictions on Taiwan, they could force Taiwan to negotiate a civil aviation agreement.
Chinese female spy suspicions surface around Jensen Huang! Chips suspected of being sold to China on the sly, Kuo Cheng-liang: This is a warning to him
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
《紐約時報》 reported that Megaspeed executive Huang Le is suspected of transshipping Nvidia chips to China, drawing attention because of her close relationship with Jensen Huang. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang analyzed that US chip controls are hard to enforce, and that the report is meant to warn Jensen Huang to be cautious in his dealings with Chinese figures.
Facts
US media outlet 《紐約時報》 revealed that Megaspeed's Chinese female executive Huang Le is suspected of transshipping Nvidia advanced AI chips to China and conducting espionage activities for Beijing.
Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang said that the United States can no longer guard against China obtaining US chips.
Kuo Cheng-liang speculated that the Huang Le case was exposed because a faction within the United States demanding complete technology controls argues that they cannot be achieved.
Kuo Cheng-liang mentioned that countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Malaysia are now easily suspected of reselling to China because of their high import volumes.
Former US President Biden imposed chip import restrictions on non-Chinese communist countries during his term, but that policy was overturned by Trump.
Su Chiao-hui pushes New Taipei industrial upgrading! Huichi Biomedical Park, Wugu International Convention Center and Sanxia International Art Festival featured in her platform
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui held multiple campaign headquarters opening events on the 1st, presenting platforms on industrial upgrading and infrastructure for Zhonghe, Wugu and Sanxia, including a biomedical park, an international convention center and an AI transportation system, aimed at boosting the local economy and attracting international orders.
Facts
On the 1st, Su Chiao-hui ran from morning to night through six joint councilor campaign headquarters opening events, and attended campaign headquarters events in Zhonghe, Wugu and Sanxia.
Zhonghe will integrate the research capacity of Shuang Ho Hospital and Taipei Medical University to promote the Huichi biomedical and smart technology innovation park.
In Wugu, the raising of the left bank of the Erchong Floodway received full central government funding of 1.524 billion yuan, increasing the embankment height to 10 meters.
Wugu is seeking nearly 4.3 billion yuan in central government funding for improvement work on the Wugu Interchange on National Highway No. 1.
Sanxia will introduce an AI smart traffic signal management system that dynamically adjusts traffic light timing to ease congestion.
Su Chiao-hui proposed upgrading the hardware and software of the industrial and exhibition hall in Wugu, and further building a Wugu International Convention Center.
International exchange on smart healthcare opens in Kaohsiung! Experts from 7 countries gather at Kaohsiung Medical University to discuss how AI medicine can assist rather than replace doctors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The international symposium "Challenges and Opportunities in the AI Healthcare Ecosystem," co-organized by 國際外科學會中華民國總會, 高雄醫學大學 and other bodies, was held at Kaohsiung Medical University on Oct. 31. Experts from 7 countries gave 17 talks exploring AI applications and ethical issues in clinical care and surgery, stressing that AI should assist rather than replace doctors.
Facts
The international symposium "Challenges and Opportunities in the AI Healthcare Ecosystem" was held at 高雄醫學大學 on Oct. 31.
Experts from 7 countries, including Taiwan, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Malawi and Ethiopia, took part in the symposium.
The symposium featured a total of 17 keynote talks.
Wang Jau-yuan, superintendent of 高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院 (affiliated with 高雄醫學大學), said that AI development should stay closely tied to the core mission of protecting life and easing suffering.
Professor Sri Maliawan, secretary general of the Asia Pacific Federation of the International Society of Surgery, stressed that AI cannot replace human professional judgment and compassionate care.
The symposium was chaired by Liu An-hsiang, director of neurosurgery at 高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院 (affiliated with 高雄醫學大學).
The foreign guests paid a courtesy call on 高雄醫學大學 President Yu Ming-lung and visited the radiology department and pathology department of Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital.
Calls Chiang Wan-an's debate performance "heavy-handed": Huang Kuo-chang on Puma Shen's showing: Saying he doesn't understand city affairs is a statement of fact
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At the Taipei mayoral candidates' debate on Oct. 31, Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen clashed over urban renewal. Taiwan People's Party figures including Huang Kuo-chang commented that Shen's answers were vague and exposed a lack of knowledge of city affairs, and that Chiang's questioning was seen as a statement of fact.
Facts
The Taipei mayoral candidates' televised debate took place on Oct. 31.
In the debate, Chiang Wan-an asked Puma Shen whether he understood why urban renewal is hard to push forward.
Puma Shen pointed out that Taipei has more urban renewal cases and unapproved cases than other counties and cities.
Huang Kuo-chang believes Chiang Wan-an was "heavy-handed" toward Puma Shen.
Wu Yi-hsuan criticized Puma Shen for treating the debate as "Shen-style chicken soup for the soul."
Ko Wen-je had already set up urban renewal work stations during his term in office.
The Taiwan People's Party proposed an urban renewal slogan in the New Taipei mayoral primary: "New Taipei renews with a new bullet train, fast and efficient, three new arrows."
Backed across party lines by James Soong and Hsieh Li-kung! Tung Tzu-wei talks about his friendship with the "old provincial governor": He watched me grow up
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Tung Tzu-wei spoke about his friendship with James Soong, saying Soong watched him grow up. The headline indicates he has cross-party support from James Soong and Hsieh Li-kung.
Kaohsiung's "Hakka Land Table" 100 seats sell out in seconds! Chicken stuffed in pork stomach, dried cabbage, and dried plum grilled ribs hit the table, as Hakka village terroir shows creativity in cuisine
Chang Chia-chun's religious groups support association formed, pledging to strengthen temple property rights protection and create elder-friendly temple plazas
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Yunlin County magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun established a religious groups support association, backed by over 1,000 people from religious circles. Chang pledged to continue the policy of protecting temple property rights and to promote the construction of elder-friendly temple plazas, combining culture with economic development.
Facts
Chang Chia-chun established the religious groups support association on the afternoon of the 1st, with Su Chin-chih, chairman of Haiching Temple in Santiaolun, Sihu, serving as president of the general association.
Chang Chia-chun pledged to deepen the establishment of "elder-friendly temple plazas" in the future, comprehensively upgrading accessible facilities and rest spaces for seniors.
Over the past 8 years, the team of Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan has helped more than 100 temples complete legal land changes through case-by-case guidance.
Chang Chia-chun's team invested nearly 70 million yuan to subsidize 37 cases of temple public restroom renovations.
Chang Chia-chun's team injected nearly 100 million yuan to improve 33 temple plazas and surrounding facilities.
Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan, Beigang Chaotian Temple chairman Tsai Yung-te, and other leading religious figures came in person to support Chang Chia-chun.
2,000 people at the rally moved to tears! Wujia campaign headquarters opens as grandmother of child with eye cancer takes the stage in tears to thank Lin Chih-hung: "He saved my grandson's life," and today she backs his re-election
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Kaohsiung City councilor Lin Chih-hung held a campaign headquarters opening ceremony on Oct. 31, drawing support from more than 2,000 people. During the event, a grandmother took the stage to thank Lin for helping her grandson, who had eye cancer, travel to Japan for medical treatment six years ago, showing deep ties and backing his re-election.
Facts
Kaohsiung City councilor Lin Chih-hung held a campaign headquarters opening ceremony on Oct. 31 at Longcheng Temple in Wujia, Fengshan, drawing more than 2,000 supporters.
A grandmother with no political background took the stage to thank Lin Chih-hung for helping her grandson, who had eye cancer, go to Japan for surgery six years ago.
Fan Hsiao-ti has hereditary retinoblastoma. When diagnosed, his left eye was almost completely occupied by cancer cells, and at age three, a tumor recurred in his right eye.
Blue-white alliance draws 3,000 people in Sanmin! Ko Wen-je and Han Kuo-yu appear on the same stage backing Ko Chih-en, shouting "home run" in bid to turn Kaohsiung around
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held a support association opening ceremony in Sanmin District on the 1st, drawing nearly 3,000 people. The Taiwan People's Party's Ko Wen-je and the Kuomintang's Han Kuo-yu appeared on the same stage for the first time to back her, showing the strength of the blue-white alliance and adding momentum to the campaign.
Facts
Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held the Sanmin support association opening ceremony at Baozhong Yimin Temple in Sanmin District on the 1st, drawing nearly 3,000 supporters.
Taiwan People's Party founding chairman Ko Wen-je and Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu appeared on the same stage as Ko Chih-en at a large rally in Kaohsiung for the first time.
In his speech, Ko Wen-je specifically canvassed votes for Lin Yu-kai, the Taiwan People's Party's only nominated city councilor candidate in Kaohsiung.
Ko Wen-je questioned Lai Jui-lung's involvement in the Yunbao Energy political donation controversy and criticized the judiciary for gradually losing public trust in its fairness and justice.
Han Kuo-yu said a city's development should not focus only on high-tech industries or TSMC, and that taking care of grassroots people is more important.
At the end of the event, Ko Wen-je presented Ko Chih-en with a good-luck token symbolizing the passing on of good fortune and victory.
Century-old tea and camphor artery turns into ecological greenway! Taoyuan creates Dalongmen Ancient Trail, with Hsiao Ching-yang designing the identity and the first Sankeng mini-trip launched
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The 桃園市政府 and private associations unveiled the "Dalongmen Ancient Trail" brand, linking a 65-kilometer loop trail network. Hsiao Ching-yang designed the identity, and the first Sankeng route mini-trip was launched, revitalizing century-old industrial trails.
Facts
The 桃園市政府 officially unveiled the "Dalongmen Ancient Trail" tourism brand today (the 1st).
The Dalongmen Ancient Trail integrates ancient trail resources in the Daxi, Longtan and Shimen areas, linking a loop trail network of about 65 kilometers.
Renowned artist Hsiao Ching-yang helped create the brand identity for the Dalongmen Ancient Trail.
The identity design of the Dalongmen Ancient Trail is based on hexagonal geometry, combined with three leaves symbolizing the three main areas of Daxi, Longtan and Shimen.
The 台灣千里步道協會 donated a "Start of a Thousand Miles" commemorative bench placed at the starting point of Sankeng Nature and Ecology Park.
The ancient trails in the Dalongmen area were once economic arteries supporting the transport of tea, camphor and forestry.
Shoring up the blue-white alliance? Chiang Wan-an makes impromptu visit to cheer on Hsu Fu's campaign headquarters; Lu Shiow-yen to also visit Taiwan People's Party Taipei city councilors tomorrow
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Chiang Wan-an made an impromptu visit to cheer on Hsu Fu's campaign headquarters, and Lu Shiow-yen will also visit Taiwan People's Party Taipei city councilors tomorrow, showing the dynamics of blue-white cooperation.
With 27 days left in the campaign, Su Chiao-hui rushes through three campaign headquarters openings in a row, proposing Sanchong 2.0, Banqiao urban renewal and Yingge craft city policies
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Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui rushed through three campaign headquarters opening ceremonies in a row with 27 days left in the campaign, proposing Sanchong 2.0, Banqiao urban renewal and Yingge craft city policies, showing a united momentum and seeking support.
Facts
With 27 days left in the campaign, Su Chiao-hui rushed through three campaign headquarters opening ceremonies in a row.
Su Chiao-hui's Sanchong policies include pushing for the Second Administrative Center to be completed and opened sooner.
Su Chiao-hui proposed that Banqiao will build the Fuzhou digital software startup park.
Su Chiao-hui proposed that Yingge's vision is to become the "capital of crafts."
Su Chiao-hui said that in the final stage of the campaign, she will sprint with all her might together with the New Taipei team of councilors.
Su Chiao-hui previously took part in pushing for the opening of the Sanying MRT line and the completion and opening of Yingge Fengming Station.
Trespassing! Lai Jui-lung's rally chairs placed in front of Ko Chih-en and Li Ya-ching's campaign headquarters; Li Ya-ching fumes: Long-term DPP rule has bred arrogance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chairs for Lai Jui-lung's campaign event were placed in large numbers in front of the joint campaign headquarters of Ko Chih-en and Li Ya-ching, obstructing access routes. Li Ya-ching criticized the DPP's arrogance and demanded a review of the chair arrangement.
Facts
Lai Jui-lung and several councilors held a campaign headquarters opening ceremony, and event chairs were set up in large numbers in front of the joint campaign headquarters of Ko Chih-en and Li Ya-ching, obstructing access routes.
Li Ya-ching said long-term rule does not mean one can do as one pleases, and controlling administrative resources does not mean one can ignore others' rights.
Li Ya-ching stressed that the most basic spirit of democratic politics is respecting different positions and opponents, and that elections can be fierce but must not lose political grace.
Li Ya-ching demanded that the organizers immediately review the chair arrangement to ensure the entrances and exits of the campaign headquarters and surrounding space are not obstructed.
Female entrepreneur pageant goes international! Kaohsiung hosts first "Ocean Muse Goddess" with LaLa Su Hsin-ning as ambassador
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 高雄市模特兒協會 announced the launch of the "2027 1st International Ocean Muse Goddess Pageant" and invited LaLa Su Hsin-ning to serve as ambassador. The competition has two groups, emerging entrepreneurs and business succession leaders, aiming to combine southern Taiwan's tourism resources and raise international visibility.
Facts
The 高雄市模特兒協會 held an event announcement press conference on the 1st at 天成逸旅－舶寓高雄, announcing the launch of the "2027 1st International Ocean Muse Goddess Pageant."
Variety show actress LaLa Su Hsin-ning was invited to serve as ambassador for the "2027 1st International Ocean Muse Goddess Pageant."
The inaugural competition plans two major groups: "Emerging Entrepreneurs" and "Business Succession Leaders."
The "Emerging Entrepreneurs Group" emphasizes entrepreneurial courage, creativity and execution ability.
The "Business Succession Leaders Group" focuses on women's roles in business succession, management and transformation.
The first "2027 International Ocean Muse Pageant" preliminary round is scheduled to take place on Jan. 30, 2027 at 金馬賓館當代美術館.
The event aims to link tourism resources from Kaohsiung's Dagang Bridge and Kaohsiung Pop Music Center to Anping in Tainan.
New washing machine on-site purchase and removal support system set up in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture｜買取マクサス launches pre-check service for drum-type and top-loading washing machines コピー
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
買取マクサス仙台泉店 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture will launch a pre-check service for removal conditions for drum-type and large top-loading washing machines starting October 5, 2026, and will run a minimum 10,000 yen purchase guarantee campaign for family-use washing machines manufactured within the past 3 years.
コネクトマーケティング supports "FC TRIDENT TOKYO" of the Kanto Division 4 Soccer league as its chest sponsor
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
コネクトマーケティング has begun multifaceted support, including chest sponsorship through LiGA DiVeRTiDA, for "FC TRIDENT TOKYO" of the Kanto Division 4 Society Football league.
横浜ビール will hold a 27th anniversary event at its flagship restaurant UMAYA on November 3, 2026. Planned activities include all-day all-you-can-drink, sales of a 27th anniversary beer and collaboration products with Whale Brewing, and a special booth appearance by a former head brewer.
Is protecting lives from fire only a matter for facilities? A disaster prevention specialist in the Tokai region makes recommendations for "home disaster preparedness" too
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社大井ぐるーぷ, a comprehensive disaster prevention company based in the Tokai region, recommends reviewing disaster preparedness at home as well as in facilities, and has produced 2 types of disaster prevention checklists, one for facilities and one for homes.
株式会社FLEXII Japan: AnyMind Group Director and CFO Keizo Okawa appointed as outside director｜Strengthening management and governance structure to support multi-location expansion in Asia
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社FLEXII Japan will appoint Keizo Okawa, Director and CFO of AnyMind Group, as its first outside director effective October 1, 2026, strengthening the management and governance structure that supports its multi-location expansion in Asia.
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026
3 regions: Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong
Founded in Singapore in 2023
Joined AnyMind Group in 2018
In 2023, led the company's listing on the Growth Market of the 東京証券取引所
New pre-appraisal service for large refrigerators set up in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture｜買取マクサス launches LINE photo appraisal and pre-check of removal feasibility コピー
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
買取マクサス仙台泉店, based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, will launch a LINE photo appraisal and removal feasibility pre-check service for large family-use refrigerators starting November 1, 2026. It will also run a minimum 20,000 yen purchase guarantee campaign for refrigerators from specific manufacturers made within the past 3 years.
HoYoverse's new title "Petit Planet" Nintendo Switch™ 2 version coming in 2027! PC, iOS and Android versions to release worldwide simultaneously on Friday, December 4, 2026. Pre-registration now open!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
HoYoverse announced that the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of its slow-life game "Petit Planet" will be released in 2027. The PC, iOS and Android versions are scheduled for simultaneous worldwide release on December 4, 2026, and pre-registrations have surpassed 10 million.
Facts
2027
December 4, 2026
13 winners in total
3 winners
10,000 yen worth
"Curio Sea Whistle" x 10
10 million people
1,000 or more items
Companies mentioned：HoYoverse、任天堂、COGNOSPHERE、App Store、Google Play ストア、Epic Games Store
Original【大丸梅田店】韓国発、注目ビューティブランドが集う特別な7日間「K-BEAUTY POP UP」11月4日（水）より限定開催
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
From November 4, 2026, for 7 days, the "K-BEAUTY POP UP" will be held at 大丸梅田店, featuring Korean beauty brands including GRAMIX, PH HUBBY and zeroset, with campaigns and special events.
Facts
7 days
November 4, 2026
First 100 people
More than 30,000 beauty salons in South Korea
10 winners each time
Companies mentioned：&IMPRES、大丸梅田店、YONA KOREA TOTAL BEAUTY & WEDDING、GRAMIX、Shuvl international、PH HUBBY、zeroset
Hornet Activity Frequent in Autumn; Scholar Urges the Public to Be Vigilant When Heading Into the Mountains ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Hornet activity is frequent in autumn. In Miaoli's mountain areas, 3 hornet sting incidents in 12 days left 9 people injured. Fire department statistics show 2516 hornet-catching cases in the first 9 months of this year, up 27% year over year. A scholar noted that the warm winter has allowed nests to keep developing through December, and reminded the public to be vigilant when heading into the mountains.
Facts
Evening of Oct. 29
About 250 meters below Farm Road 301
2 people were stung by hornets
However, on Oct. 19 and 30, people were also attacked by hornets
3 hornet sting incidents occurred in Miaoli's mountain areas within 12 days
3 hornet sting incidents occurred
leaving 9 people injured
From January to September this year (2026), hornet-catching cases reached as high as 2516
Reports Say China Used an Informal APEC Invitation to Invite Taiwan; Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Will Protest if Taiwan Is Demeaned ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The 2026 APEC summit is set to be held in Shenzhen. It is rumored that China invited Taiwan with an informal letter, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that it will protest immediately if Taiwan is demeaned. Looking back, China's attitude toward Taiwan at APEC has varied between absence and delivering invitations. Meanwhile, the Ministry of National Defense and the Coast Guard Administration said Chinese military aircraft and vessels continue to harass Taiwan, and that several China Coast Guard ships were driven away.
Power Bank Fires and Smoke Incidents Frequent; 運安會 Recommends Making Reporting Mandatory ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
運安會 said 17 power bank fire and smoke incidents occurred from 2024 to June this year, and recommended including such incidents in mandatory reporting so that risk data can be gathered; 交通部 responded that it will study the matter further.
Facts
At least 17 cases already
causing 4 injuries
Statistics cover 2024 to June this year
The rail system had the most, with 12
The aviation system had 3
There have already been 8 incidents of power banks smoking or spontaneously combusting
國光客運 Fined Cumulatively NT$450,000 for Missed Runs Amid Driver Shortage; 交通部 Plans to Seek to Allow Foreign Students and Overseas Chinese Students to Drive ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
國光客運 was fined NT$450,000 for missed runs caused by a driver shortage. 交通部 plans to seek to allow foreign students and overseas Chinese students to work as drivers to ease the shortage, but the industry questions whether this can solve the urgent problem and suggests relaxing the retirement age for veteran drivers.
Facts
A fine of 450,000 yuan was imposed
In September, runs between Taipei and Yilan were canceled without warning
In October, large-scale service cuts occurred again
台糖's crude oil procurement tender failed because no suppliers bid, and it plans to rebid on Nov. 4. The move aims to fill the market gap left after 中聯油脂 halted operations, but a scholar cautioned that geopolitics and cost pressure could affect subsequent tenders and operations.
Facts
Original進貨價格就上漲近3成
A barrel used to cost within about 500
Now it takes more than 1000
Domestic output of cooking salad oil for household use is about 25,100 metric tons
Of which 中聯 alone accounts for 33%
about 8300 metric tons
procuring 3000 tons of crude oil feedstock from abroad
Chiang Wan-an Promises to Raise Sanitation Workers' Night Duty Pay; Shen Boyang Proposes Stronger Labor Inspection Policy ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang, at a labor group event, respectively proposed raising sanitation workers' night duty pay and strengthening labor inspection policy, and continued to clash over urban renewal.
Facts
Hand gesture for number 5
From 75% down further to 50%
The base floor area ratio raised from 225% to 300%
Lai Ching-te Joins Chen Chi-mai to Campaign for Lai Jui-lung; Han Kuo-yu and Ko Wen-je Back Ko Chih-en ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
President Lai Ching-te and Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai campaigned for 民進黨 candidate Lai Jui-lung, while 國民黨 candidate Ko Chih-en attended her support group's founding event accompanied by Han Kuo-yu and Ko Wen-je. The two Kos attacked Lai Jui-lung for accepting political donations from Yunbao and called for judicial fairness.
Facts
Didn't Yunbao donate 3 million to Lai Jui-lung personally?
Kaohsiung will have a budget of hundreds of billions in the future
The US released a report saying Iranian attacks damaged 26 US military bases in the Middle East, causing hundreds of damaged buildings and billions of dollars in losses. The US military has therefore withdrawn some Persian Gulf assets, its defense capabilities are being questioned, and they could be damaged again if US-Iran relations worsen.
Facts
As of the end of August, Iran or Iran-backed militias claimed to have damaged or destroyed 26 US military bases and facilities in the Middle East.
From April 1 to June 30 alone, Iranian attacks damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings and other facilities at US military bases.
Iran initially focused on striking US aircraft hangars and early warning systems, then expanded its targets, causing billions of dollars in losses.
The US military has withdrawn many military assets from the Persian Gulf.
US President Trump is considering launching a new round of strikes after the congressional midterm elections.
This Week's Trading Notes: US Midterm Elections, 蘋果 Earnings, Nonfarm Payrolls Report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
US stocks face three major tests this week: the midterm elections, earnings and jobs data. Concerns about returns on AI investment are rising, with earnings from tech stocks such as 蘋果 and 超微 key, post-election regulatory prospects drawing attention, and defensive sectors taking turns to prop up the market.
Facts
Google parent company Alphabet and 亞馬遜 delivered disappointing earnings, and 英特爾 shares plunged nearly 29% after its earnings report, dragging the S&P 500 down 1.8%.
According to IBES data, more than half of S&P 500 companies have reported third-quarter earnings, with overall earnings expected to grow 31.6% year over year.
The US midterm elections, taking place Tuesday (the 3rd), will decide whether Democrats can win back control of Congress from Republicans.
蘋果 shares are up about 27% so far this year and the company will report earnings on Monday.
The S&P 500 is still up more than 10% so far this year, and energy, financial and defensive sectors all posted solid gains in October.
Companies mentioned：Google、Alphabet、亞馬遜、英特爾、Cherry Lane Investments、開拓重工、富蘭克林坦伯頓研究院、蘋果、超微、高通、Palantir、麥當勞、安進、康菲石油、倫敦證交所集團、IBES、Manulife John Hancock Investments、聯準會
Meta teams up with China's 傅里葉 to develop humanoid robot "Max"! Second generation enters development, equipped with 輝達 chips
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Meta partners with 傅里葉 to develop humanoid robot Max, equipped with 輝達 chips; prototype completed and second-generation development launched, targeting a physical embodiment of a consumer-grade AI agent.
Facts
Meta has partnered with Chinese robotics company 傅里葉 to develop a humanoid robot prototype, internally code-named "Max," and launched development of a second-generation product in September this year.
Max's prototype was completed in 3 months. It stands about 1.5 meters tall, weighs about 48 kilograms, and uses the 輝達 Jetson Thor chip as its computing core.
Meta Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth positions the humanoid robot as the "physical embodiment" of Muse, Meta's consumer-grade AI agent.
Max 2 is expected to add a projector so the robot can display visual content, along with additional sensors to give it the ability to climb stairs.
Meta's Vice President of Robotics Products Li-Chen Miller was stationed at 傅里葉's Shanghai factory for nearly 2 months, working with the local team to advance prototype development.
輝達 showcases next-generation optical interconnect technology OOI: optical engine integrated into silicon interposer, mass production no earlier than after 2030
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 showcased a prototype of its OOI optical interconnect technology at SEMICON West 2026, improving performance by integrating the optical engine into the silicon interposer. Because of the high difficulty of thermal management and packaging, the technology is expected to enter mass production after 2030, while existing CPO technology has already entered large-scale mass production.
Facts
輝達 showcased a prototype of a next-generation co-packaged optics technology called OOI at SEMICON West 2026.
OOI technology integrates the optical engine into the silicon interposer where the compute chip sits, rather than using a separate organic substrate.
The mass production timeline for OOI technology is estimated to be after 2030.
輝達 announced that the world's first co-packaged optics Ethernet switch system with 200G per lane has entered full mass production.
輝達 aims to raise CPO optical engine production capacity to 15 times the current level by mid-2027.
OOI technology aims to break through the bandwidth bottleneck of AI chips' external data transmission.
Suppliers for 輝達's CPO systems include Lumentum, 天孚通信, 台積電, 矽品 and 鴻海.
高盛 warns AI capital spending growth may be peaking! Tech giants' ability to monetize is being tested; oil prices are key to the stock market at year-end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
高盛 analysts Josh Schiffrin and Dominic Wilson said on a program that AI capital spending growth may be peaking and tech giants' ability to monetize is being tested; the Federal Reserve's rate hikes may be smaller than expected, and the key for markets at year-end is the situation in the Middle East and oil prices.
Facts
高盛 analysts noted that global AI infrastructure investment is entering a new phase, and market optimism about tech giants' capital spending is beginning to be tested.
The market has priced in possible further rate hikes of 60 to 65 basis points, but 高盛's baseline expectation is one more hike in December before this round of tightening ends.
Excluding the private equity industry, corporate earnings growth could reach the high 20% range or even exceed 30%.
The host noted that if energy risks recede and interest rate pressure eases, the stock market may have a chance to break out of its narrow range around 7700 points before year-end.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Jiafang Village in Xinying District and Qiaonan Village in Yanshui District, Tainan City. The cause is a fire hydrant on Nanmen Road in Yanshui District that was knocked off. Service is expected to be restored at 21:00 on Nov. 1, 2026.
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships in Yunlin County and Chiayi County; residents along the river are asked to stay alert and keep away from riverbeds。
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Dakan Village and Pitou Village in Bali District, New Taipei City. Due to emergency repairs of a broken pipe, the affected period is from 18:08 to 22:00 on Nov. 1, 2026.
Inland Strong Wind Advisory (Yellow Light) (Kinmen County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua 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), saying northeasterly winds will strengthen, with average wind speeds of level 6 or above or gusts of level 8 or above in some areas of multiple counties and cities from the morning to the evening of the 2nd. It reminds the public to be mindful of outdoor safety and to slow down when driving.
[Factory Fire] [Fire at an unmarked stamping factory on Zhongzheng Road, Shulin District, New Taipei City at 11:09 on the 31st, extinguished, no casualties] Final report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A fire broke out on the 31st at an unmarked stamping factory on Zhongzheng Road, Shulin District, New Taipei City. The fire department dispatched 44 vehicles, 102 personnel and a firefighting robot to extinguish the blaze. There were no casualties, and the burned area was about 150 square meters.
[興達發電廠 Fire] [Fire at 興達發電廠, No. 100 Yanbao Road, Yong'an District, Kaohsiung City at 11:54 on the 31st, extinguished at 12:54, no casualties] Initial (final) report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A fire broke out on the 31st at 興達發電廠 in Yong'an District, Kaohsiung City. The fire department was dispatched and extinguished the blaze, with no casualties.
Facts
Fire department dispatched 10 vehicles and 20 personnel
[Shop Fire] [Fire at shops on Zhongzheng Road, Miaoli City at 18:52 on the 31st, 5 shops burned in total, extinguished, no casualties] Final report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A shop fire broke out at 18:52 on the 31st on Zhongzheng Road, Miaoli City, burning down 5 shops in total. The fire was extinguished at 20:50, with no casualties.
Facts
18:52 Report received
18:59 Arrived at scene
Original20:00火勢控制
20:50 Fire extinguished
Fire department dispatched 13 vehicles and 49 personnel
[Government Facility Fire] [Fire at 桃園北區水資源回收中心, No. 177, Section 1, Fuhua Road, Luzhu District, Taoyuan City at 20:42 on the 31st; when firefighters arrived at 20:58, employees had already extinguished the fire with fire extinguishers, no casualties] Initial (final) report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A fire broke out at 20:42 at 桃園北區水資源回收中心, No. 177, Section 1, Fuhua Road, Luzhu District, Taoyuan City. When firefighters arrived at 20:58, it had already been extinguished by employees with fire extinguishers, with no casualties.
[Townhouse Residential Fire] [Fire at a townhouse residence on Weixin Road, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City at 02:06 on the 1st, extinguished, no casualties] Initial (final) report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
A fire broke out at a townhouse residence on Weixin Road, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City. The fire department dispatched 16 vehicles and 41 personnel to extinguish it, with no casualties.
Facts
02:06 Report received
02:17 Arrived at scene
02:27 Fire under control
06:28 Fire extinguished
Fire department dispatched 16 vehicles and 41 personnel