Aging Population and Deficits Squeeze France, Shaking Pension System and Sparking Panic and Anger
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
European countries face pressure from aging populations and public finance deficits, and their pension systems are on the verge of collapse. In France, where the statutory retirement age is early and debt is high (reaching 3.6 trillion euros), large shares of the Education Ministry and Interior Ministry budgets go to paying pensions, causing social unrest and protests. Although the Macron government has pushed to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, Finance Minister Lescure says that further delaying the retirement age has become a mathematical necessity to cope with the shortage of working-age people and the debt crisis.
Facts
Enjoy generous benefits in one's 60s
About half of wages go to the state treasury
Local workers could usually retire at 62 in the past
She must wait until 63 to receive partial pension
To receive the full amount, she would have to wait until 66
She has had 7 job interviews this year, none of which led anywhere
Opening 20 or 30 years of leisure travel
About 1/3 of the Education Ministry's budget is used to pay pensions of retired civil servants
At the Interior Ministry, which oversees policing, pension spending also accounts for 30% of the department's total budget
France's public debt has climbed to 3.6 trillion euros this year
Far higher than the 2.2 trillion euros when President Macron was elected in 2017
France's current statutory retirement age is 62 to 64
State pensions can replace about 74% to 82% of workers' pre-retirement income
Greece even made sweeping cuts of as much as 40% to pensions
Over 600 Malaysians Imprisoned in Taiwan on Fraud Charges; Malaysian Representative Urges Malaysian Students to Be Vigilant
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Representative of the Malaysia Friendship and Trade Centre in Taipei Wong Yik Swee said the number of Malaysians held in Taiwan has risen to 811, of whom over 600 are involved in fraud as money mules, and urged Malaysian students to be vigilant. Separately, Malaysian police busted a fraud syndicate impersonating Hong Kong police and arrested 18 Taiwanese.
Jet Crash in Florida Kills 9; Governor Likens It to a Missile Diving Into the Ground, Leaving a Huge Hole in the Road
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A business jet crashed in a residential area in southern Florida, killing all 9 people aboard. The aircraft took off from Austin, Texas, bound for the Bahamas, and dove steeply before crashing; the force of the impact left a huge hole in the road and caused an explosion. Florida Governor DeSantis and Transportation Secretary Duffy both expressed shock at the accident, and authorities have evacuated nearby residents and opened an investigation.
Facts
All 9 people aboard were killed
Evacuated 600 residents from a nearby trailer home community
The affected road section will not reopen for at least 30 days
卓政宏 Takes Over as Chairman of 消基會, Focusing on Online Fraud and Deepening Cross-Border Cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
卓政宏 has taken over as chairman of the 消費者文教基金會（消基會）, proposing 5 major work directions including attention to online fraud and deepening cross-border cooperation.
Facts
46th anniversary
Handover ceremony for the 22nd and 23rd boards of directors and supervisors
謝國樑 Says Poll Lead Is Small but Confident of Re-election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Keelung Mayor 謝國樑 of the Kuomintang said his poll lead is currently small but he is confident of winning re-election. He believes the Blue camp has the edge over the Green camp in the races in Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan, and mentioned the performances of Chiang Wan-an and Hou Yu-ih.
Boosting Future Mars Missions: NASA Astronauts Step Out of Simulated Habitat for the First Time After 378 Days of Isolation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Four crew members at NASA's Johnson Space Center have completed a 378-day isolation in the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) Mars mission simulation, designed to prepare for future human landings on Mars and a return to the Moon.
Controversy Over Leaked Questions in Taipei Mayoral Election Debate; Lu Shiow-yen: Held According to Agreement Between Both Sides
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Regarding the controversy over leaked questions in the Taipei mayoral election debate, Lu Shiow-yen said both camps had taken part in discussions on the rules before the debate, and that it was held according to the agreement.
聯發科 Rebounds; Taiwan Stocks Narrow Intraday Losses, Down About 400 Points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Affected by a sharp fall in US semiconductor stocks, Taiwan stocks fell more than 800 points after the open, losing the 45000-point mark, before losses narrowed. 聯發科 led the rebound, and the decline in 台積電 also narrowed; market funds shifted into traditional industries and groups such as bicycles. 永豐金投顧 analyzed that 45000 points is an important dividing line between bulls and bears, and because corporate earnings are still being revised upward, it speculated that a quick return above the half-year moving average is more likely.
Facts
A sharp drop of 5.95%
Down more than 800 points
lost the 45000-point mark
Down 364 points
Reported at 44846 points
Turnover of about NT$429.7 billion
Down about NT$40
Consolidating around NT$2330
Rose by as much as NT$155
To NT$4070
Fell NT$80
To NT$1255
Fell below the half-year moving average of about 45339 points
Taiwan Depository & Clearing: Account-for-All Platform Offers Cross-Broker Service Experience, Back End Adopts Two-Factor Authentication
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
集保結算所 announced a dual upgrade: externally, the "集保e手掌握" app connects directly to the "Account-for-All" (戶戶通) platform to provide a cross-broker digital asset management experience; internally, the eSMART system adopts two-factor authentication (2FA) to strengthen cybersecurity protection. The 集保e手掌握 app currently has more than 8.3 million activated accounts.
US Midterms Approaching; Latino Voters' Attitudes Toward Trump Shift
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With the US midterm elections approaching, Latino voters in Arizona have shifted their attitudes toward Trump. Due to soaring prices, inflationary pressure and a hardline immigration policy, some Latino voters who once supported Trump have turned to independent candidates or abstained, and polls show Trump's approval among this group has dropped significantly.
Facts
A gap of 20 percentage points
About 40% of residents
From 38% when he returned to the White House in early 2025
英國空軍 Lieutenant General Gaffney, currently Assistant Secretary for Space Operations at the 美國太空軍, warned that modern life is highly dependent on space, and that Russia could cause severe disruption to communications, navigation and financial systems by attacking satellite networks. He believes Russia is more dangerous than China on the military front. The 英國政府 has launched the "Prepare" public awareness campaign and set up a space operations squadron to address space security threats.
Facts
Enough to last at least 3 days without water or electricity
The first commander after its establishment in 2021
Has served at USSF since June 2024
Prepare supplies for at least 7 days
The first known act of space intimidation occurred in October this year
The two were only about 100 meters apart
The US officially confirmed for the first time in September this year
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Taichung Shopping Festival Launches International Exchange; 2 Round-Trip Tickets to Busan to Be Drawn on Nov. 3
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taichung Shopping Festival is launching an international exchange event. On Nov. 3, Economic Development Bureau Director Chang Feng-yuan and South Korea's Representative to Taiwan Hwang Jae-ho will jointly draw 2 round-trip tickets from Taichung to Busan, and the city will subsequently cooperate with countries including Thailand, the Philippines, Türkiye and Belgium.
Facts
Visited the representative offices of 5 countries in Taiwan
South Korea's 2027 Budget Hits Record 20 Trillion Scale, Focusing on People's Livelihood, AI and Defense
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung delivered the 2027 policy address, with the budget reaching a record 820.9 trillion won, focusing on livelihood subsidies, AI and semiconductor investment, and strengthened defense.
US Midterms: In Michigan Senate Race, Democratic Congresswoman Defects to Back Republican
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens publicly endorsed Republican Senate candidate Rogers, prompting division and criticism within the party; opponent Slotkin said she is unfazed, and polls show her with a slight lead.
Rich People Don't Drive Mercedes-Benz or BMW! The Best-Selling Luxury SUV Is This One; Owners Praise: Great Suspension and Sound Insulation, a Divine Car, Quality Interior and Features
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In September 2026, the Tesla Model Y won Taiwan's luxury imported SUV market with 5154 units, showing strong growth. The Lexus NX and Mercedes-Benz GLC ranked second and third, and overall market demand picked up.
Facts
New domestic vehicle registrations reached 37,054 units in Sept. 2026, up 26.8% from August
Tesla Model Y registered 5,154 units in Sept. 2026 alone, taking the top spot among luxury imported SUVs
OriginalTesla Model Y 9月銷量較8月成長約554.1%
OriginalLexus NX在9月以858輛位居豪華進口休旅銷量第2名
OriginalMercedes-Benz GLC在9月掛牌468輛，排名升至第3名
Owners say the Tesla Model Y's suspension tuning is more stable and the ride feel is comfortable
Owners point out that the older Tesla Model Y RWD version has a pronounced road feel, with noticeable shaking over small potholes
False tip-off about Chang Shu-chuan in the "Regent Hotel bed-rolling case"! Appeals court hands light sentences of 9 months to Chou Yu-kou and 6 months to Tsai Yu-chen; High Prosecutors Office appeals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Veteran media figures Chou Yu-kou and Tsai Yu-chen received light sentences on appeal for defaming former Miss China Chang Shu-chuan in the "Regent Hotel scandal case." Chang Shu-chuan knelt to demand justice, and the High Prosecutors Office, finding the original ruling too lenient and its reasoning inadequate, has appealed to the Supreme Court.
Facts
In 2022, Chou Yu-kou and Tsai Yu-chen publicly claimed that former Miss China Chang Shu-chuan was the female lead in the "Regent Hotel scandal case" involving Chiang Hsiao-yen, former Secretary-General of the Presidential Office.
The Taipei District Court at first instance sentenced Chou Yu-kou and Tsai Yu-chen to 1 year and 6 months each for violating the Personal Data Protection Act.
The High Court at second instance, in late Sept. 2026, revised the sentences to 9 months of imprisonment for Chou Yu-kou and 6 months for Tsai Yu-chen, both convertible to fines.
Chang Shu-chuan held a press conference at the Legislative Yuan and knelt publicly, begging the judges not to yield to the defendants and let repeat offenders go free.
The High Prosecutors Office believes the second-instance ruling has legal violations such as inadequate reasoning, and has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court.
Has Xi Jinping given up on attacking Taiwan? Experts observe "2 strange signals" from the Fifth Plenum: no one is in charge of the PLA anymore
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 20th Central Committee's Fifth Plenum of the Chinese Communist Party expelled 33 senior officials from the party. Scholar Wu Chia-lung observed that after 5 members of the Central Military Commission were removed, no replacements were added, leaving only Xi Jinping and Zhang Shengmin. Wu infers that this effectively weakens the commission, showing that Xi Jinping is simultaneously giving up on rescuing the economy and on attacking Taiwan.
Facts
The 20th Central Committee's Fifth Plenum of the Chinese Communist Party concluded in Beijing on the 29th and announced the expulsion of 33 senior political and military officials from the party.
The Central Military Commission originally had 7 members, of whom 5 have been removed and no replacements were added after the Fifth Plenum.
The 5 removed Central Military Commission members include Zhang Youxia, He Weidong, Liu Zhenli, Li Shangfu, and Miao Hua.
Currently, the Central Military Commission has only 2 people left: Chairman Xi Jinping and Zhang Shengmin, who has become a Politburo member.
Scholar Wu Chia-lung believes that Xi Jinping is in effect pursuing "two abandonments," namely giving up on rescuing the economy and giving up on attacking Taiwan.
Huang Chien-ting, Wu Hsiu-hua and Chen Ming-feng sweep the night market; the three throw baseballs to symbolize the relay of county and city governance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former county magistrate Huang Chien-ting, county magistrate candidate Wu Hsiu-hua and Taitung City Mayor Chen Ming-feng and others swept the Taitung night market, using a baseball-throwing game to symbolize the county-city governance relay and stressing county-city cooperation to drive development.
Facts
Former county magistrate Huang Chien-ting, his wife Chen Ling-yen, Taitung County Council Speaker and county magistrate candidate Wu Hsiu-hua, and Taitung City Mayor Chen Ming-feng recently walked into the night market together to canvass.
Huang Chien-ting, Wu Hsiu-hua and Chen Ming-feng together took on the night market baseball-throwing game.
The three throwing baseballs symbolizes the succession and relay of the local team, in the hope that county and city governments will work hand in hand.
Wu Hsiu-hua believes that road transportation, tourism development, industrial upgrading or public welfare construction in the future will require close cooperation between the county and city.
Wu Hsiu-hua thanked night market vendors and local residents for their enthusiastic support, and said she will continue to go into the community and stay close to the people.
Cheng Chao-fang criticizes Hsinchu's local development as "unchanged in 40 years"; Hsu's office retorts: even his father Cheng Yung-chin is contradicted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hsu Wei-yuan, spokesperson for the office of KMT candidate Hsu Hsin-ying, rebutted DPP candidate Cheng Chao-fang's remarks about stagnant local development, accusing him of contradicting his father Cheng Yung-chin, a former county magistrate, and disclosing the sharp reduction of the Zhubei City treasury and multiple procurement controversies.
Facts
Cheng Chao-fang said in a press release that local transportation and tourism have "not changed in 40 years."
During his term as Hsinchu County Magistrate, Cheng Yung-chin accumulated debt of 42.2 billion.
During Cheng Yung-chin's term, the average debt per county resident was over 80,000.
County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke reduced the debt from 16.2 billion to about 6.1 billion.
Before Cheng Chao-fang took office as Zhubei Mayor, the Zhubei City treasury had accumulated a surplus of 3.19 billion.
By the end of 2025, the book surplus of the Zhubei City treasury had dropped to only 1.7 billion yuan.
Original竹北東區市場改建尚未取得籌備計畫前，先花費170多萬元規劃設計發表會。
Outsiders question whether the mayor's office renovation costs diverted nearly 10 million from the Zhubei citizens' activity center construction funds.
Chang Yi-hao accuses Cheng Chao-han of bullying; Chen Kuan-yu reveals he was also scolded in the same tin shed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chang Yi-hao, former confidential secretary to DPP Hsinchu County Magistrate candidate Cheng Chao-fang, accused his brother Cheng Chao-han of bullying. Zhubei city council candidate Chen Kuan-yu confirmed the location is Cheng Chao-han's secret base, disclosed his own experience and the Cheng family's past unpaid wages, and demanded that the Cheng brothers explain whether they intervened in city affairs and apologize.
Facts
Chang Yi-hao accused Cheng Chao-han of verbal abuse and pressure; the location was a tin shed on Xinxi Street in Zhubei City.
Chen Kuan-yu revealed that the tin shed is where Cheng Chao-han keeps imported vehicles and discusses matters.
Chen Kuan-yu said he was also scolded by Cheng Chao-han in the same tin shed while coordinating an employee wage issue.
Cheng Chao-han was previously alleged to have owed an employee wages for nearly two years, which was ultimately settled when his father Cheng Yung-chin stepped in to coordinate payment.
Chen Kuan-yu demanded that Cheng Chao-han respond directly to the allegations of abuse, bullying or unpaid wages from Chang Yi-hao, Tseng Yu-hsin and others.
"Silver JOIN the Future" seaside walk kicks off 11/7! Stroll the Longfeng Fishing Harbor eco-trail, enjoy the free market, and unlock new career opportunities
Intel's dismal earnings guidance sends shares plunging 25%; Nvidia and 台積電 unsurprisingly fall, semiconductors across the board wiped out, PC demand may freeze until 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Intel's dismal earnings guidance and fears that PC demand may freeze until 2027 sent its shares plunging and wiped out semiconductor stocks across the board.
Facts
Intel's shares plunged as much as 25% in premarket trading on Oct. 30.
Intel forecasts fourth-quarter revenue of between 15 billion and 16 billion US dollars.
Intel expects weakness in the PC market to last until at least the first half of 2027.
Intel expects it will be unable to achieve positive cash flow this year.
Intel expects fourth-quarter revenue from PC-related businesses to fall sharply by more than 20% from the previous quarter.
Countdown in the Taichung mayoral race! KMT poll shows Chiang Chi-chen leading on six indicators, with support 10.2 percentage points ahead of Ho Hsin-chun
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The latest poll released by 臺中市議會國民黨團 shows Chiang Chi-chen's support at 38.3%, ahead of Ho Hsin-chun's 28.1% by 10.2 percentage points, and he leads on six indicators including perceived likelihood of winning and city governance, though 25.3% of voters remain undecided.
Facts
臺中市議會國民黨團 released the results of a poll conducted by 佛光大學民調中心.
Chiang Chi-chen's support is 38.3%, Ho Hsin-chun's is 28.1%, and Hung Li-hua's is 0.5%.
On perceived likelihood of winning, Chiang Chi-chen leads Ho Hsin-chun 46.9% to 21.3%, a gap of 25.6 percentage points.
Those who believe Chiang Chi-chen is best able to handle city governance account for 38.4%, versus 24.1% for Ho Hsin-chun.
Overall, 25.3% of respondents are still undecided or did not state a preference.
The survey was conducted from Oct. 29 to 31, 2026, with 1,003 people successfully interviewed.
Infographic: Why is there always a pile of broken Styrofoam on Taiwan's beaches? It's not just tourists littering; many people don't know the real sources
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article examines the sources of broken Styrofoam on Taiwan's beaches, pointing to oyster-farming floats as the main cause. Although the government has pushed bans and subsidies for replacement floats, coastal pollution remains serious because of insufficient material durability and ocean current transport.
Facts
A 2024 survey by the Ocean Conservation Administration of the Ocean Affairs Council found that Styrofoam accounts for about 16% of observed marine debris items in Taiwan.
The Tainan City Government stipulates that from Oct. 1, 2026, the use of Styrofoam floats is prohibited in shallow-sea oyster farming.
Simulations by 黑潮海洋文教基金會 show that drifting debris from the southwest coast can reach Keelung's northeast corner via ocean currents in about 3 weeks.
Data from the Environmental Management Administration of the Ministry of Environment show that from 2020 to 2025, the government subsidized a cumulative 215,265 replacement floats for Styrofoam.
In the Ocean Conservation Administration's 2024 survey, foamed plastic accounted for the highest share of microplastics in marine surface water samples, at 54%.
Today's (11/2) top news! Taiwan's new high-speed rail stations: all line opening times at a glance / 勞保局 to hand out "red envelopes" in November, deposit dates revealed / New traffic rules: "1 violation, heavy fine of NT$150,000"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
風傳媒 rounds up today's top stories, including the 2037 opening timeline for the Yilan high-speed rail, the 19 benefit payments from 勞保局 in November, the new heavy penalties for drugged driving taking effect, the approaching deadline for the Uniform Invoice jackpot of 10 million, and livelihood and political issues such as the closure of a well-known seaview store in Pingtung and the personnel storm at the National Defense Academy.
Facts
The Yilan high-speed rail extension project has a total budget of about 352.1 billion yen, with a target of opening at the end of 2037.
勞保局 will deposit 19 payments in succession from Nov. 5 to 30.
A first-time drugged driving offense in a car is fined NT$150,000, and refusing a drug test is fined NT$270,000.
Original統一發票5、6月期未領獎合計16張、總獎金5900萬元，11月5日截止。
The 7-ELEVEN Dolphin Bay store in Fangshan, Pingtung will close on Nov. 18.
Infographic: Xi Jinping wants the "red empire passed down through generations"! The Mainland Affairs Council offers 3 observations: the Chinese Communist Party will intensify pressure on Taiwan; what signals did the Fifth Plenum send?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 20th Central Committee's Fifth Plenum of the Chinese Communist Party passed a decision on strict full governance of the party. Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen Yu-chung analyzed that the CCP's power is concentrated, its economic structure distorted, and the risk of pressure on Taiwan has risen, and called on Taiwan to strengthen defense and international cooperation.
Facts
The 20th Central Committee's Fifth Plenum of the Chinese Communist Party was held in Beijing from Oct. 26 to 29.
Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen Yu-chung presented three major observations on Nov. 2.
The Fifth Plenum passed the "Decision of the CCP Central Committee on Persistently Advancing Several Major Issues of Full and Strict Governance of the Party."
Shen Yu-chung pointed out that the CCP's power is becoming more concentrated and political purges will continue to intensify.
The CCP's internal governance risks may spill over, accelerating measures of governing before unification.
The CCP uses means such as military aircraft and warships to harass the sea and air areas around Taiwan.
Taiwan's mainstream public opinion rejects the one country, two systems political framework unilaterally set by the CCP.
華爾街日報: The crypto industry's darkest hour: the inside story of the biggest cyber heist in history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
幣安 founder Zhao Changpeng warned on the X platform that no wallet or technology is absolutely safe, reflecting the serious security challenges and crisis of trust facing the crypto industry.
Facts
幣安 founder Zhao Changpeng posted on the X platform warning about the security of crypto wallets and technologies.
Zhao Changpeng also pointed out that no technology is 100% secure.
Zhao Changpeng is described as the founder of the world's largest crypto exchange.
Flagship sweeper-mopper robot for under NT$30,000! 石頭科技 Saros 20 series now saves more than NT$35,000; Double 11 deals guide for robot vacuums, floor scrubbers and washing machines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
石頭科技 has launched Double 11 home appliance deals: the flagship Saros 20 can be had for under NT$30,000, with limited-time discounts on multiple sweeper-mopper robots and floor scrubbers, and the promotion spans major e-commerce platforms.
Facts
The flagship sweeper-mopper robot Saros 20 is priced at NT$29,911 in the promotion, saving NT$37,088 from the original price of NT$66,999.
The Double 11 promotion runs from Nov. 1 to 13 on momo, PChome, 蝦皮 and the brand's official online store.
The Qrevo Edge 2 is priced at NT$17,911 in the promotion, saving NT$42,088.
The Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is priced at NT$19,999 on the official online store, saving NT$40,000.
The Qrevo L Pro drops to NT$12,111 at designated retailers.
石頭科技 products serve more than 170 markets worldwide and over 22 million households.
November land value tax collection begins! Parking your scooter under your own arcade or putting out potted plants is a problem; the Finance Bureau reveals "1 key point" that voids the exemption, plus a NT$2,400 fine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Tainan City Finance Bureau reminds that the arcade land value tax exemption requires conditions such as being open to public passage and applying before Sept. 22; parking scooters or piling up clutter may invalidate the exemption.
Facts
To apply for a land value tax reduction on an arcade (qilou) corridor, the application must be filed 40 days before land value tax collection begins, that is, before Sept. 22 each year.
If an arcade is enclosed for parking, or used to store goods or potted plants so that it is not open to public passage, it does not qualify for the reduction.
Piling up or placing items on a road (including an arcade) that are enough to obstruct traffic can be punished with a fine of at least NT$1200 and no more than NT$2400.
When an arcade has an area of 30 square meters and has a 2-story building improvement above it, the land value tax can be reduced by one third.
If the reason for a reduction or exemption ceases to exist and this is not reported, resulting in reduced tax, then in addition to back payment of the tax, a fine of up to 3 times the evaded tax amount may be imposed.
6 out of every 10 macular degeneration patients in Asia! Without active treatment, the "highly aggressive eye disease" may cause vision loss
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At the 19th Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society congress, a 2-year clinical study on PCV was presented, confirming that an innovative treatment can control lesions and extend dosing intervals. Director Chen Shan-ni of 中國醫藥大學附設醫院 urged the public to be alert to the risk of PCV and to seek early treatment to avoid the danger of blindness.
Facts
The prevalence of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) in Asia is about 60%.
A large 2-year Phase IIIb/IV clinical study confirmed that the innovative treatment brought 86% of treated eyes to an inactive state of polypoidal lesions.
In the clinical study, the proportion of participants meeting the criteria for extended dosing intervals reached 61% in the second year.
From 2017 to 2027, nAMD and diabetic macular edema (DME) are estimated to cause US$64 billion in productivity losses across 11 major Asia-Pacific markets.
The cumulative economic burden in the Taiwan market has exceeded US$1.61 billion.
Original亞太區60歲以上民眾定期檢查眼部的比例不到六成。
From weeks 100 to 108 of treatment, best-corrected visual acuity increased by an average of 7.3 letters.
96% accuracy in identifying severe OSA! 緯創醫學 teams up with 信東生技 to build a contactless home sleep monitoring ecosystem
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the 30th, 緯創醫學科技 and 信東生技 launched BestShape® VS Night, the first Class II medical device-approved millimeter-wave radar sleep monitor, with a 96% accuracy rate in identifying severe OSA, aiming to build a home sleep monitoring ecosystem.
Facts
BestShape® VS Night is Taiwan's first millimeter-wave radar sleep monitoring product to obtain Class 2 medical device approval.
The product has a 96% accuracy rate in identifying severe OSA.
Original台灣阻塞性睡眠呼吸中止症（OSA）患者中估計僅約一成獲得診斷並接受治療。
The product combines millimeter-wave radar sensing with AI analysis technology, allowing users to be monitored without wearing any device.
Chiang Wan-an's mother appears at Daan Forest Park to campaign for her son; Wang Pei-yang: "Very touching, and I hope she feels the atmosphere of the 洋流 wave"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chiang Wan-an's mother campaigned for her son at Daan Forest Park during the nine-in-one election; Wang Pei-yang said he was moved and hoped she would feel the election atmosphere.
Do voters who didn't watch the debate favor Chiang Wan-an more? Expert breaks down the poll data in 4 points: he leads Wang Pei-yang by 27 percentage points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An expert analyzing nine-in-one election polls found that among voters who did not watch the debate, Chiang Wan-an's support was 27 percentage points higher than Wang Pei-yang's, showing differences in preference among specific voter groups.
Miaoli County Council passes proposal for "free National Health Insurance premiums for those 65 and over"; DPP caucus urges Magistrate Chung Tung-chin to budget quickly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The DPP caucus of the Miaoli County Council proposed, and the council passed, a measure to waive National Health Insurance premiums for seniors aged 65 and over, calling on the county government to lower the subsidy threshold and allocate a budget, stressing that it should not wait for central legislative amendments and hoping the policy will be implemented as soon as possible.
Facts
The DPP caucus of the Miaoli County Council proposed an extempore motion for free National Health Insurance premiums for seniors aged 65 and over, and it was passed.
The DPP caucus urged the county government to lower the subsidy threshold from seniors aged 80 and over to 65, and for Indigenous people from 70 and over to 55.
The KMT caucus demands that the central government bear the National Health Insurance premiums, which differs from the DPP caucus's position.
The Miaoli County Government's 116 fiscal-year general budget proposal sets revenue at NT$36.566 billion, an increase of NT$6.123 billion from the previous year.
Will the nationwide NT$20,000 cash handout be received by year-end? Hsieh Lung-chieh reveals the Legislative Yuan's latest progress, with third reading possible as early as "this date"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The KMT caucus's special act draft for a universal NT$20,000 cash handout has been sent directly to second reading, and could face a third reading as early as Nov. 20. The Executive Yuan plans to distribute NT$10,000 in the 116 fiscal-year budget, aiming to disburse the funds before the 2027 Lunar New Year. The ruling and opposition parties continue to dispute the matter, and the DPP has criticized it as politically calculated.
Facts
The "Special Act for Universal Cash Handout of NT$20,000" draft proposed by the KMT caucus in the Legislative Yuan was sent directly to second reading on Oct. 16.
The draft could enter the Legislative Yuan's third reading procedure as early as Nov. 20.
Taipei City's accumulated surplus reaches NT$57.7 billion, enough to fund the NT$20,000 universal handout without borrowing.
The Executive Yuan plans a universal handout of NT$10,000, with the related funds already budgeted in the central government's 116 fiscal-year general budget proposal.
Premier Cho Jung-tai said that if the general budget can pass third reading before Jan. 5, 2027, distribution could begin as early as before the 2027 Lunar New Year.
Hsieh Lung-chieh urged voters to use their ballots in the Nov. 28 nine-in-one local elections to express support for the cash handout policy.
Look foolish but actually the shrewdest: 3 zodiac signs! They don't like the spotlight, and this sign understands everything without saying it
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Based on views from Chinese media outlet 搜狐網, this article analyzes the personality traits of three zodiac signs: Sheep, Rooster and Rat. These signs appear low-key and avoid the spotlight, and are often mistaken for being simple or lacking in scheming, but in fact they have delicate minds, flexible adaptability and keen observation, showing a hidden wisdom in how they live.
Facts
Citing Chinese media outlet 搜狐網, the article points out that three zodiac signs are particularly good at hiding their abilities.
Those born in the Year of the Sheep are meticulous and habitually consider possible consequences before making any decision.
Those born in the Year of the Rooster react flexibly, are good at spotting problems in details, and can quickly grasp the key points even in complex situations.
Those born in the Year of the Rat have keen observation and often notice details that others overlook.
The Rat zodiac sign has a sharp nose for opportunity and acts decisively when the time is right.
Didn't receive your land value tax bill? The Tax Bureau reveals "3 reasons": it doesn't mean exemption! A quick guide to payment deadlines and owner-occupied residence tax rates
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The Hsinchu County Government Tax Bureau explained that land value tax collection begins Nov. 1, and for people who did not receive a tax bill, it revealed three main reasons: ownership transfer after Sept. 1, tax amount under 100 yuan, and an address not updated, stressing that this does not mean exemption. It also reminded taxpayers that this year's adjusted announced land values may affect the tax amount, and that payment must be completed by Nov. 30.
Facts
Land value tax has 3 key dates a year: the Aug. 31 tax liability reference date, the Sept. 22 application deadline, and the Nov. 1 to 30 payment period.
The basic rate for general land is 10‰; land whose value exceeds the progressive threshold is subject to progressive rates, up to 55‰.
Conditions for the 2‰ owner-occupied residence land rate include household registration by the owner, spouse or direct relatives, the house not being rented out or used for business, and an area cap of 90.75 ping in urban areas and 211.75 ping in non-urban areas, limited to one parcel.
If land ownership is transferred after Sept. 1, the land value tax for that year is paid by the original landowner, and the new landowner will not receive a payment notice.
For late payment of land value tax, a 1% surcharge is added for every 3 days of delay, up to a maximum of 10%, and after 30 days compulsory enforcement will be carried out.
毅嘉 (2402) October revenue rose 21% year on year to 1.134 billion yuan, with cumulative revenue for the first 10 months approaching the 10 billion mark. Benefiting from mass production of optical communications products at its new plant in Malaysia, the company expects record full-year operations and plans to expand overseas capacity, targeting an overseas revenue share of over 50% in 2028 and an optical communications share of 38% in 2027.
Facts
毅嘉 self-reported consolidated revenue for October of 1.134 billion yuan, up about 21% year on year
毅嘉 cumulative revenue for the first 10 months reached 10.63 billion yuan, up 17.3% year on year
Optical communications products at the new plant in Kulim, Malaysia have passed certification and entered mass production
毅嘉 estimates the optical communications share of revenue will rise to about 38% in 2027
毅嘉 estimates capital expenditure of about 1.5 billion yuan in 2027
毅嘉 has brought forward to 2028 its target of overseas production exceeding 50% of revenue
毅嘉 is evaluating building plants in locations such as Texas in the US
鴻海 held its 2026 Tech Day, announcing that weekly AI server capacity has doubled to 2,000 racks and that it expects double-digit revenue growth next year, driving its share price up against the market trend to break above NT$250.
Facts
鴻海's weekly AI server rack capacity has risen from 1,000 racks to 2,000 racks, doubling.
鴻海 expects revenue to maintain double-digit growth in 2027.
鴻海's share price hit an intraday high of NT$252, up about 2.6%.
鴻海 already has 6 buildings in Houston, Texas, in the United States.
Foreign investors had been net buyers of 鴻海 for 6 consecutive trading days before this, totaling more than 55,000 lots.
Tens of millions of workers can collect money! New-system labor pension dividends: "each person receives an average of NT$131,000"; check with one click how much you can receive
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The Ministry of Labor's Bureau of Labor Funds announced results for the first 3 quarters: total Labor Funds reached NT$9.2109 trillion, the new-system labor pension fund paid an average dividend of about NT$130,100 per person, and the old-system labor pension fund topped the list with a 44.16% return.
Facts
Total Labor Funds reached NT$9.2109 trillion, with cumulative earnings of NT$2.4405 trillion and a return of 30.73%
Each worker in the new-system labor pension fund can receive an average of about NT$130,100
The old-system labor pension fund's return reached 44.16%, the highest among all funds
The new-system labor pension fund has earned a cumulative NT$1.70442 trillion in the first 9 months of this year
The Labor Occupational Insurance fund had the lowest return, at only 1.51%
At what age is it best to correct a child's crooked teeth? Pediatric dentist reveals the "golden window for orthodontics": a first evaluation can be done at this age
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Pediatric dentist 盧育成 shared the golden period for children's orthodontics, recommending a first orthodontic evaluation at around age 7, and stressed that orthodontics has no standard answer and timing must be decided case by case.
Facts
Medically, it is recommended to see an orthodontist for a first orthodontic evaluation at around age 7
The main purpose of starting orthodontics early is to make a child's overall orthodontic treatment smoother and simpler
Orthodontics has no standard answer; different doctors hold different views
Orthodontists fall into two main camps: early intervention and watchful waiting
An orthodontic evaluation includes taking impressions or scanning the teeth and special X-ray examinations
Phase 2 of the publicly funded flu vaccine starts today! Those aged 50 to 64 "can get it free even without chronic illness," plus earn another 450 Health Coins; vaccination sites, brands and precautions at a glance
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The Centers for Disease Control announced that Phase 2 of the 2026 publicly funded flu vaccine starts on Nov. 2, expanding to those aged 50-64 without chronic illness. This flu season there have been 391 severe cases and 57 deaths, with 99.7% unvaccinated. Cumulative vaccinations have passed 4 million doses, a record for the same period.
Facts
Phase 2 of the 2026 publicly funded flu vaccine starts on Nov. 2, targeting adults aged 50 to 64 without high-risk chronic illness.
As of Oct. 26, cumulative publicly funded flu vaccinations reached 4.008 million doses, a record for the same period since the phased rollout began in 2021.
This flu season there have been a cumulative 391 severe cases and 57 deaths, with 99.7% of severe cases not having received this season's vaccine.
People aged 18 and over who get a flu vaccine can accumulate 450 Health Coins, redeemable through the Health GO App starting Dec. 1.
I clearly bought this parking space, so why can't I rent it to outsiders? There is 1 reason the management committee can ban it, and many owners get it wrong
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This article examines the legal boundaries and community management rules for renting urban apartment-building parking spaces to non-residents. It points out that although the Civil Code grants rights to profits, these are bound by community bylaws, and the management committee can only conduct access control according to the principle of proportionality.
Facts
A parking space owner renting out their own property to collect rent falls under the right to profits granted by the Civil Code.
The use and management of the common areas of an apartment building can be regulated by bylaws.
A 70-year-old couple has 58 million yen saved but can't bear to spend money on travel! Only after an old friend died did they regret 1 decision
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A 70-year-old Japanese couple with substantial retirement funds lived extremely frugally. Only after a close friend died, having not accepted a travel invitation, did they realize they had missed out on life experiences, and they then spent 380,000 yen to complete a trip to Hokkaido.
Facts
Masahiko, 70, and his wife Keiko, 69, have about 58 million yen in financial assets and have paid off their mortgage.
A 2025 survey by 日本金融經濟教育推進機構 (J-FLEC) shows that the average financial assets of two-person households in their 70s in Japan are 24.16 million yen.
Original正彥曾因嫌棄十幾萬日圓旅費太貴而拒絕老友前往九州的旅行邀請。
Masahiko and his wife ultimately spent about 380,000 yen to complete a 9-day trip to Hokkaido.
The source of this case report is an Oct. 1, 2026 article in Japan's THE GOLD ONLINE.
Urban renewal means moving only once? 陳沂 dissects 沈伯洋's "infinite urban renewal," points to 1 problem and sneers: by what right swap a good location for a bad one
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陳沂 criticized the concept of "infinite urban renewal" proposed by 沈伯洋, questioning the reasonableness of exchanging a good location for worse terms and pointing out problems within it.
Lending farmland to a friend for free to store odds and ends, with no rent collected, still means paying land value tax! The tax bureau switches to taxing on "1 key factor," and lost preferential treatment means back taxes
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嘉義縣財政稅務局 clarified that if farmland is lent free of charge to others for stacking odds and ends or paving with cement and it does not meet agricultural use requirements, land value tax will be levied from the year after the change. It stressed that free lending does not exempt one from tax, that only the area actually changed is taxed, and that restoring agricultural use requires an active application.
Facts
The 2026 (115年) land value tax begins to be levied on Nov. 1, with the payment deadline on Nov. 30.
If the actual use of farmland does not meet agricultural use requirements, land value tax will be levied at the general land rate starting from the year after the change in use.
Building a tin shed on farmland, adding facilities, dumping waste soil, piling crushed sand and gravel, paving a cement floor or using it for parking, which cause the land not to meet agricultural use requirements, will affect how it is taxed.
The scope of the change in taxation is "the area actually changed in use," not the entire parcel of farmland across the board.
For land already converted to non-agricultural use, if agricultural use is later restored, one may apply to the tax collection authority where the land is located within that year to resume levying the farmland tax.
聯發科's share price turns positive against the market trend, surging to 4070 yuan! ASIC delay concerns ease, foreign investors name 3 positives, target price revealed: "still room to rise"
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聯發科's share price turned positive against the market trend, with US foreign investors and local investment advisers both optimistic about progress in its AI ASIC business, raising revenue estimates and maintaining buy ratings, with a target price of up to 5,400 yuan.
Facts
聯發科's share price hit a high of 4,070 yuan, a gain of 3.9%
A US foreign investor noted that 聯發科 expects its AI ASIC business to contribute US$2.5 billion in revenue in Q4 2026
Mass production of the second-generation AI ASIC product is expected to begin in Q1 2028
A local investment adviser raised its estimate of ASIC revenue contribution in Q4 2026 from US$2 billion to US$2.5 billion
A local investment adviser maintained a "buy" rating on 聯發科, with a target price of up to 5,400 yuan
聯發科's Q3 net profit after tax was 28.199 billion yuan, with earnings per share of 17.50 yuan
聯發科 is one of the few IC design companies in Taiwan with the capability to design functions for large AI ASIC chips
Parents let son live in a NT$10 million home for free, collecting no rent for 10 years! Does the NT$2.4 million saved count as a gift? Tax bureau reveals the answer
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The article analyzes the tax issues when Taiwanese parents let an adult child live in a NT$10 million property for free for ten years. It concludes that this is a loan for use rather than a gift, and that lending to immediate family needs no imputed rent, but lending to non-relatives or corporations is taxable, and it explains the conditions for house tax and land value tax preferential treatment.
Facts
When parents let their adult child live in a house for free, if ownership is not transferred and the parties agree it will be returned, the arrangement is legally a loan for use rather than a gift.
When parents lend a house free of charge to an immediate family member (such as a son) for use as a residence, the tax bureau does not impute rental income.
When a house is lent free of charge to a relative who is not an immediate family member, the free-use agreement must be notarized. Otherwise, rent must be imputed and taxed.
When a house is provided free of charge to a legally established company (a legal entity), rental income must still be imputed, even if the company's responsible person is a relative of the owner.
The house tax rate for a house that meets the self-use conditions is 1.2%. If the owner holds only 1 house nationwide and its present value meets the standard, the preferential rate of 1% may apply.
When parents give a house directly to their children as a gift, the gift value is calculated from the house's assessed standard price and the announced current land value.
When an ancient emperor died, where did the many concubines of the harem go? Most met 1 of 5 fates, and the last was utterly horrific.
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This article analyzes the five fates of an ancient emperor's concubines after his death, including becoming empress dowager, remaining in the palace, becoming a nun, guarding the tomb, and being buried alive with the emperor, reflecting the influence of imperial power on women's fates.
Facts
After an ancient emperor died, the fates of his harem concubines can be roughly divided into five types.
If her biological son successfully inherited the throne, a concubine had a chance to be promoted to empress dowager.
In the Tang dynasty, Wu Zetian entered Ganye Temple to become a nun after Emperor Taizong of Tang died.
The system of concubines being buried with the emperor still existed in the early Ming dynasty.
Before his death, Emperor Yingzong of Ming, Zhu Qizhen, ordered the abolition of the burial-with-the-emperor system.
Pay raises for military personnel, civil servants and teachers are confirmed! Why is the draft law still stuck at the Executive Yuan? The personnel chief reveals the reason and the latest progress on the amendment, all in one view
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Su Chun-jung, head of the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration of the Executive Yuan, confirmed that the draft Act on Salary Adjustments for Military Personnel, Civil Servants and Teachers has passed the political affairs meeting but has not been placed on the Executive Yuan council agenda, because other urgent bills jumped the queue. Although the legislation has been delayed, the Executive Yuan has already decided to raise base salaries for military personnel, civil servants and teachers by 4% next year.
Facts
Su Chun-jung, head of the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration of the Executive Yuan, gave a briefing on the agency's operations at the Legislative Yuan on Oct. 28.
The draft Act on Salary Adjustments for Military Personnel, Civil Servants and Teachers passed the Executive Yuan's political affairs meeting on June 8.
The Executive Yuan said other urgent bills needed to be inserted into the schedule at short notice, so the draft has not yet been placed on the council agenda.
The draft proposed by legislators including Weng Hsiao-ling recommends that the adjustment be no less than half of the cumulative rise in prices.
On July 2 this year, the Executive Yuan decided to raise base salaries for military personnel, civil servants and teachers by 4% starting Jan. 1, 2027.
Taichung mayoral poll: Chiang Chi-chen sweeps the mountain and coastal areas, crushing Ho Hsin-chun by double digits on 5 key indicators; latest support figures revealed
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The latest poll shows that Kuomintang Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen leads Democratic Progressive Party candidate Ho Hsin-chun across the board by double-digit margins on 5 key indicators, and has captured support in both the mountain and coastal districts.
Lovers' Lake and Heping Island lose out! Keelung's top attraction draws 1.65 million visitors, and tourists praise it as rich in offerings, easy to explore, and well equipped, saying the whole family can spend the entire day and not want to leave
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The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications released the ranking of Keelung tourist attractions for January to August 2026. The National Museum of Marine Science and Technology took first place with 1.65 million visits, while Lovers' Lake Park and Zhengbin Fishing Port ranked second and third. The article details the features and visitor reviews of the three major attractions and lists visit counts for other attractions.
Facts
From January to August 2026, the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology recorded a cumulative 1,655,926 visits, ranking first among Keelung attractions.
From January to August 2026, Lovers' Lake Park and the Lake and Bay Recreation Area recorded a cumulative 855,536 visits, ranking second among Keelung attractions.
From January to August 2026, Zhengbin Fishing Port and surrounding areas recorded a cumulative 584,931 visits, ranking third among Keelung attractions.
The statistical period is January to August 2026, and the data was provided by the tourism statistics database of the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
Heping Island Geopark recorded a cumulative 278,182 visits from January to August 2026, ranking fourth.
Keelung Tower recorded a cumulative 246,955 visits from January to August 2026, ranking fifth.
The Yangming Maritime Culture and Art Museum recorded a cumulative 11,759 visits from January to August 2026, ranking seventh.
Rent alone eats up seven-tenths of income! Young people roar in unison as street protests erupt across multiple European countries
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In October 2026, young people in multiple European countries launched large-scale street protests over soaring housing costs, scarce educational resources and the pressures of daily life. The movement crosses national borders and reflects widespread youth discontent over economic opportunity and the right to housing.
Facts
Since 2010, house prices in the EU have risen by more than 55% and rents by 27%.
In some areas, young people renting an entry-level home must spend 60% to 70% of their income.
At the end of 2025, new housing in the EU met only 50% of actual demand.
Portugal faces a nationwide housing shortage of 300,000 homes, equivalent to the entire housing stock of the capital, Lisbon.
In 2025, 26.3% of young adults aged 18 to 24 in the EU faced the risk of poverty or social exclusion, the highest of any age group.
Mbappé and Hello Kitty apologize one after another! The double-edged sword of China's "era of great apologies": where are the red lines for multinational companies?
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Mbappé's remarks involving Mao Zedong set off a storm of public opinion in China, and CCTV stopped broadcasting his team's matches. 三麗鷗 apologized on Weibo over a controversy involving Hello Kitty and a Japanese drama collaboration product, and ended the partnership. The events reflect the influence of the Chinese market and the strict standards for apologies.
Facts
Mbappé's remarks involving Mao Zedong, a former Chinese leader, caused an uproar in China, and 中央電視台 stopped broadcasting La Liga matches of 皇家馬德里.
The China subsidiary of 三麗鷗 apologized on Weibo and announced the termination of the Hello Kitty collaboration with VIVANT and all follow-up projects.
Multiple Chinese companies ended their partnerships with Mbappé, and CCTV halted broadcasts of matches involving Mbappé and took down related advertisements.
Original三麗鷗中國今年上半年收入達人民幣7.81億元，年增逾4成。
The standard that Chinese public opinion demands for apologies keeps rising, and how visible a statement is has become the measure of sincerity.
Chang Chi-kai hits back at trespassing accusation, presses Wang Mei-hui on why she dares not debate, and demands a head-on showdown over policy platforms in the Chiayi mayoral race
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Chiayi mayoral candidate Chang Chi-kai went to Wang Mei-hui's campaign headquarters to invite her to a debate and was criticized for trespassing. Chang hit back, stressing that he followed proper procedure and demanding a public test of governing ability, as the two sides engaged in political attacks and counterattacks.
Facts
Chang Chi-kai went in person to Wang Mei-hui's campaign headquarters office in the morning to invite her to a public debate.
Wang Mei-hui's camp accused Chang Chi-kai of trespassing and said his visit to her door to invite her to debate was a stunt.
Chang Chi-kai stressed that he had notified Wang Mei-hui's campaign headquarters and the media in advance, and stood outside the door the whole time.
Wang Mei-hui said she has worked deeply in Chiayi for 22 years and knows residents' needs well, so she does not need a debate to prove her understanding of Chiayi.
Chang Chi-kai questioned why Wang Mei-hui did not take part in the votes on the health insurance premium subsidy for the elderly and on heavier penalties for drugged driving.
On the health insurance premium subsidy for the elderly, Wang Mei-hui said the system should balance fairness with fiscal burden.
Chang Chi-kai noted that after leaving his post as legislator at the end of January this year, he has continued preparing municipal plans in Chiayi.
Not labor insurance or labor pension! Workers often forget the "3rd pension" that pays an extra 80,000 yuan every year, available even while employed; eligibility and methods at a glance
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Ministry of Labor statistics show that continued-contribution pension claims in the first half of 2025 exceeded 16,000 cases, with an average payout of nearly 80,000 yuan. For people who return to work after turning 60, employers must by law continue contributing 6% to the pension, and workers can apply on their own.
Facts
Continued-contribution pension claims in the first half of 2025 have exceeded 16,000 cases.
The average payout per continued-contribution pension claim is close to 80,000 yuan.
Employers must by law contribute monthly a pension of no less than 6% of the monthly contribution wage.
As a rule, a continued-contribution pension can be claimed only once a year, and at least 1 year must have passed since the previous payout date.
If a worker is re-employed after receiving a pension, the amounts accumulated afterward are called the continued-contribution pension.
Because of a power outage for construction work by 台電, water cannot be supplied, affecting parts of Daxi District and Fuxing District in Taoyuan City and Sanxia District in New Taipei City.
Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
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水利署 issued a notice of free overflow at Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir, with discharge into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County and East, North and Xiangshan Districts in Hsinchu City. The public is urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
Due to new installation work, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply to Zipíng Village and Zihe Village in Zihguan District, Kaohsiung City, from 11:34 to 17:00 on Nov. 2, 2026.
Due to pipe disconnection work to connect water for newly installed customers, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply to multiple villages in Taibao City, Chiayi County, on Nov. 2, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Yingge District, New Taipei City, due to emergency repairs of a leak at the entrance of Lane 5, Zhongzheng 3rd District, affecting Erjia Village, Erqiao Village and Jianshan Village, effective from 11:20 to 16:00 on Nov. 2, 2026.
Due to emergency pipeline repairs on Daying Taiyi Line in Xinshi District, 台灣自來水公司 has caused a water outage in Dashe Village and Daying Village in Xinshi District, Tainan City.
Due to emergency repairs of a road surface leak on Yancheng Road in South District, Tainan City, some areas are experiencing water outages and reduced water pressure.
To improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will carry out a pipeline replacement project on the Qishan Road section in Qipan Village and Xinzhuang Village, Gukeng Township, Yunlin County, causing a water outage in the area.
To improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will carry out a pipeline replacement project on the Qishan Road section in Qipan Village and Xinzhuang Village, Gukeng Township, Yunlin County, causing a water outage.
To improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will carry out a pipeline replacement project on the Qishan Road section in Qipan Village and Xinzhuang Village, Gukeng Township, Yunlin County, with a water outage expected from Nov. 2 to Nov. 6, 2026.
Due to emergency repairs of a leak in the 80mm PVCP pipe at No. 64-2, Zhenqian Road, Shengang District, 台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some villages in Shengang District, Taichung City.
Due to pipeline leak repairs at Lane 151 of Wuchang Street and the intersection, 台灣自來水公司 has caused a water outage in Daping Village, Guangfu Township, Hualien County.
Strong wind advisory on land (yellow light) (Kinmen County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Penghu County)
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中央氣象署 issued a strong wind advisory on land (yellow light). With the northeast wind strengthening, from the morning of the 2nd to the evening of the 3rd, there is a chance of average winds of Beaufort scale 6 or above, or gusts of scale 8 or above, in parts of Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Pingtung County, Penghu County, Kinmen County and Lienchiang County.
To improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will carry out a pipeline replacement project on the Qishan Road section in Qipan Village and Xinzhuang Village, Gukeng Township, Yunlin County, causing a water outage.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage update for Hsinchu City. Due to emergency repairs at No. 2, Zhenxing Road, Quxi Village in North District and Zhenxing Village and Xinxing Village in East District are affected, effective from 09:59 to 14:00 on Nov. 2, 2026.
Due to pipeline repairs on Lane 99 of Xiangyang Street, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply to Xiangyang Village and Nanmei Village in Changhua City, Changhua County, on Nov. 2, 2026.
Due to emergency repairs of a burst water pipe at No. 150, Siwei Road, Pingtung City, 台灣自來水公司 has caused a water outage in Housheng Village, Jianguo Village and Chongwu Village in Pingtung City, Pingtung County.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage update for Hsinchu City. Due to emergency repairs at No. 961-1, Section 2, Yanping Road, multiple villages in North District and Xiangshan District are affected, effective from 10:13 to 14:30 on Nov. 2, 2026.
Due to emergency repairs of a road surface leak on Section 2 of Ximen Road in West Central District, Tainan City, some areas are experiencing water outages and reduced water pressure, affecting Wutiaogang Village, Chiqian Village, Nanmei Village and Qiancao Village.
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
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水利署 issued an update on the free overflow of Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County, and reminded residents along the river to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for multiple villages in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, due to emergency repairs of a burst pipe at No. 213, Minan West Road, with the affected period from 10:01 to 14:30 on Nov. 2, 2026.
In coordination with 中華電信 construction work, 台灣自來水公司 is relocating the drainage pipeline on the south side of Wujiang Elementary School, causing a water outage in Wujiang Village, Fuli Township, Hualien County.
Leak repairs in Guanyin District, Taoyuan City have caused reduced water pressure and water outages, affecting Caoxin Village, Fulin Village and Tajiao Village.
To help reduce the leakage rate, 台灣自來水公司 is conducting functional tests and closed-valve water cutoff trials on valves in some villages in Xiaying District, Tainan City.
Due to emergency repairs of a pipeline on the road surface at Zhugao Bay in Xiyu Township, 台灣自來水公司 has caused a water outage in Zhuwan Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County.
Due to pipeline replacement work in Xinfeng Village, Gaoshu Township, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply to parts of Sandimen Township and Gaoshu Township in Pingtung County and Liugui District in Kaohsiung City from Nov. 2 to 3, 2026.
Due to pipeline replacement construction, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply in Xiqian Village and Shude Village, Luzhou District, New Taipei City, on Nov. 2, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Mailiao Township, Yunlin County. Due to emergency repairs on a 200mm pipeline, Wayao Village, Lunhou Village, Qiaotou Village and Xinghua Village are affected, effective from 08:59 to 14:00 on Nov. 2, 2026.
To improve water quality and strengthen supply stability in the area of Section 3, Fengle Road, Tongrong Village, Beitun District, Taichung City, 台灣自來水公司 is carrying out a water suspension for new installation work and connection switchover.
Facts
About 80 meters east of Section 2, Chongde 8th Road
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipeline replacement work at Nan 133 and Xuzhongying in Zhongrong Village, Anding District, Tainan City, causing a water outage in the area.
To improve water quality and strengthen supply stability, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply in parts of Bade District and Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, on Nov. 2, 2026.
Due to pipeline replacement construction on Xinhua Dade Road and Daxin Road, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply to parts of Xinhua District and Xinshi District in Tainan City.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out its 115 fiscal-year nighttime drainage plan for flushing water pipelines, affecting multiple villages in Toucheng Township and Baiyun Village in Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County.
To improve supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipeline replacement work in Xizhou Township, Changhua County, causing water outages in some areas.