Infographic: Taiwan was once 1 hour ahead of today's time for 8 years! Why was the clock suddenly changed in 1937, and why was it changed back in 1945?
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This article analyzes how Taiwan's standard time changed from 1896 through the postwar period. In 1937, it was changed to UTC+9 because of war and integration needs; in 1945, after the war, UTC+8 was restored and has been used ever since, with daylight saving time briefly implemented in the interim.
Facts
From Jan. 1, 1896, Taiwan adopted Western Standard Time (UTC+8), based on 120 degrees east longitude.
On Oct. 1, 1937, Taiwan officially adopted Japan Central Standard Time (UTC+9), setting clocks ahead by 1 hour.
At 1 a.m. on Sept. 21, 1945, Taiwan's clocks were turned back to 0 a.m., restoring Western Standard Time.
The last time Taiwan implemented daylight saving time was in 1979, from July 1 to Sept. 30.
After the Sino-Japanese War broke out in 1937, Japanese troops stationed in Taiwan adopted Japan Central Standard Time early, on Aug. 15.
Was the oyster omelet originally Koxinga's army ration? The origin of this night market snack revealed, and many Taiwanese have eaten it for decades without knowing
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This article explores origin legends of the oyster omelet, a Taiwanese national snack, noting that it may be linked to a makeshift dish made when Koxinga's army ran out of food, but stressing that this is folklore with no supporting historical records. The article also explains how the oyster omelet evolved from a battlefield ration into a modern night market food, and how the Taiwanese version resembles and differs from southern Chinese cuisine.
Facts
In 1661, Koxinga led an army of about 25,000 across the sea to Taiwan and advanced on Fort Zeelandia.
According to legend, Koxinga's forces fell into a food shortage after their supplies were cut off, and soldiers gathered wild oysters and fried them with a batter made from sweet potato starch.
The claim that the oyster omelet originated from Koxinga's army rations is folklore with no clear historical records to support it.
Dishes made by frying oysters with batter are quite common along the southern Chinese coast, in places such as Fujian and Guangdong, as well as in Southeast Asia.
The Ministry of Culture says the hallmark of Taiwan's oyster omelet is that the oysters are fried until fragrant first, then egg, vegetables and batter are added, and a specially made sauce is drizzled on top at the end.
Puma Shen suddenly proposes unlimited urban renewal! Chiang Wan-an's camp slams it as an empty promise, "urban renewal with no filling," and names Chen Shui-bian in a sarcastic jab
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Puma Shen suddenly raised the issue of unlimited urban renewal. Chiang Wan-an's camp criticized it as an empty promise and said it would become urban renewal with no filling, while also naming Chen Shui-bian in a sarcastic jab.
If you register a home in your son's name, can you take it back if you regret it? Court rules for full recovery on 1 ground: it is not a gift
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Elderly A-Gang terminated a name-lending registration due to medical pressure, and the court ordered his two sons to return the property.
Facts
In the 82nd year of the Republic of China era, A-Gang paid the full price to buy the house and land, and registered title in the names of his eldest and second sons, who had just turned 20.
The court ruled that both the eldest son and the second son must transfer ownership of the property back to A-Gang.
The eldest son argued that he had a legal basis for acquiring the real estate, because after starting work he gave his mother 10,000 to 20,000 NT dollars each month to help with household expenses and the mortgage.
The presiding judge noted that payments of household money and support to parents by adult children are moral payments and cannot serve as grounds to overturn the existence of the name-lending registration relationship.
The court found that a name-lending registration contract existed between the parties, and that A-Gang had a lawful basis for terminating the contract by serving copies of the complaint on the two defendants.
The eldest son left home in the 94th year of the Republic of China era after disagreements over family matters, and in the 20 years since has never returned to visit his parents.
The second son appeared in court in person, stated that he agreed with his father's claim and admitted to it, and was willing to cooperate in transferring his share back.
US-Iran war drags on! OPEC+ pauses output increase, global crude oil market may face a "supply variable"
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On Nov. 1, major OPEC+ oil producers decided to keep their December output target unchanged because the US-Iran war has constrained Middle East supply. The group will assess the 2027 output framework at its Nov. 29 meeting, and is still implementing a 2 million barrels per day production cut through 2026.
Facts
On Nov. 1, major OPEC+ oil producers decided to keep their December oil output target unchanged.
OPEC+ still maintains a production cut of about 2 million barrels per day, continuing through the end of 2026.
All 21 OPEC+ member countries are scheduled to hold a ministerial meeting on Nov. 29.
The 7 member countries taking part in this decision include Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan and Oman.
This September, OPEC+ completed its plan to phase out the production cut of 1.65 million barrels per day in stages.
Borrowing hundreds of billions to buy equipment, yet shares plunge 25%! Hundreds of Silicon Valley "neoclouds" may become the biggest victims of the AI bubble
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Silicon Valley "neocloud" companies face a survival crisis from heavy debt and plunging share prices, and analysts predict most will cease operations or be acquired.
Facts
CoreWeave has accumulated 35.1 billion dollars in debt.
Over the past month, CoreWeave's share price has fallen by a quarter.
Elon Musk said this could lead to more than 200 neocloud companies facing death and mergers.
Microsoft canceled its cooperation agreement with UK neocloud company Nscale.
Forrester Research expects at least three neocloud companies to be acquired in the near term.
Australian company Firmus has shelved its IPO plan.
Job redesign is not just about buying equipment and assistive devices! Dedicated staff help "adjust workflows," and each person can get up to 100,000 in subsidies per year
Xi Jinping simply won't pick a successor: is he worried about "diluting power" or "lacking confidence"? Scholar: without early arrangements, a power vacuum may result
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The 5th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party closed, focusing on strict Party governance and anti-corruption, without announcing successor arrangements. Scholars analyze that, to cope with internal and external pressures, Xi Jinping tends to sacrifice officials' initiative in exchange for stability, but the lack of succession planning may raise the risk of a power vacuum.
Facts
The 5th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party closed on Oct. 29, and its communiqué stressed strict Party governance.
The communiqué of this plenary session showed no sign of arrangements for Xi Jinping's successor.
Chong Ja Ian, a political scientist at the National University of Singapore, pointed out that Xi Jinping wants officials to be proactive at the implementation level rather than the decision-making level.
Chong Ja Ian believes that a highly centralized leader may worry that naming a successor early would dilute their own power.
Xi Jinping is currently 73 years old, and outside observers are watching whether he may be confirmed next autumn to continue as general secretary until 2032.
The DPP is fielding 5 elite candidates to run for township mayor! Hsu Kuo-yung calls them "professional and ready to perform": welcoming a new era for localities with a record of governance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Democratic Progressive Party announced five elite candidates to run in the township and city mayoral elections of the nine-in-one local elections. Party Chairman 徐國勇 stressed "professional, ready-to-perform talent," arguing that demonstrating a record of governance will answer local voters' expectations and open a new era in local politics.
When Will the Taiwan Stock Market Rout Stop Falling? 郭哲榮 Still Bullish on "50,000 Points by Year-End": If He Fails, He Will Hand Out 10,000 Fried Chicken Cutlets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In a post on the evening of the 1st, 摩爾證券投顧 chief investment officer 郭哲榮 said that even though Taiwan stocks opened sharply lower on the back of a heavy sell-off in U.S. stocks, he still firmly believes the market can challenge 50,000 points by year-end, and he made a bet that if he fails he will give out 10,000 fried chicken cutlets or bubble teas. Citing historical data, he noted that in the past 10 years, after October declines, November and December often saw comeback rallies, and he believes that a turning point in the U.S.-Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts will ease AI investment concerns, viewing the current low as an opportunity to add to positions.
Facts
摩爾證券投顧 chief investment officer 郭哲榮 is bullish that Taiwan stocks will challenge 50,000 points by year-end, and if he fails he will give out 10,000 fried chicken cutlets or bubble teas.
Taiwan stocks today fell as much as 812 points at the open, and the preliminary close was 45076 points, down 0.25%.
The recent sharp drop in Taiwan stocks was mainly dragged down by U.S. stocks, including a 2.8% fall in the Nasdaq and a 7.2% plunge in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index.
郭哲榮 revealed that the recent sharp drop in Taiwan stocks cut his paper profits by 12 million yuan, but he remains excited and is considering adding to his positions.
Over the past 10 years, the Taiwan stock index rose in the fourth quarter in 9 of those years, falling only in 2018.
Longest Russia-Ukraine "Partial Ceasefire" Ends; Zelensky: Give Us Patriot Missiles and We Will Stop Air Strikes on Russian Refineries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The longest partial ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine ended on Nov. 1 after Russia refused to extend it. The ceasefire was brokered by Melania Trump and facilitated humanitarian relief. Zelensky proposed halting attacks on Russian refineries on the condition of receiving Patriot missiles.
Facts
The ceasefire agreement, which since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war applied only to the eastern Kherson region and lasted the longest, ended on Nov. 1.
This rare ceasefire was brokered by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump.
The ceasefire allowed humanitarian relief missions to enter Russian-occupied Oleshky.
A Ukrainian lawmaker described it as the largest de-escalation of the situation since 2022.
Zelensky said that if the United States provides Patriot interceptor missiles, Ukraine will stop attacking Russian refineries.
精測(6510): The Company was invited to attend the "Overseas Investor Conference" held by the 櫃買中心 and 凱基證券
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精測(6510) was invited to attend the overseas investor conference held in Hong Kong by the 櫃買中心 and 凱基證券, where it will explain its financial figures and operating performance.
Facts
Date of occurrence: 115/11/12
Dates of the investor conference: 115/11/12 ~ 115/11/13
精測(6510): The Company was invited to attend the "Daiwa Investment Conference 2026" held by 大和證券
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精測(6510) was invited to attend the "Daiwa Investment Conference 2026" held by 大和證券 in Hong Kong, from 115/11/10 to 11/11 at 9 a.m., where it will explain its financial figures and operating performance.
Facts
Date of occurrence: 115/11/10
Dates of the investor conference: 115/11/10 ~ 115/11/11
Original召開法人說明會之時間：09 時 00 分
Financial figures already made public at the Company's Oct. 28 investor conference
TLC-KY(7924): Announcement that the Company obtained from the 經濟部產業發展署 an opinion letter stating that it is "a technology enterprise with successfully developed and marketable products"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
TLC BioSciences Corp. (7924) announced that it obtained an opinion letter issued by the 經濟部產業發展署 confirming that it is a technology enterprise whose products have been successfully developed and are marketable, and that it will file a stock listing application according to the schedule.
京晨科(6419): Announcement that the Company's cumulative acquisition of securities over the past year has reached the disclosure threshold
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京晨科(6419) announced that its cumulative acquisition of securities of 台灣積體電路製造股份有限公司 over the past year has reached the disclosure threshold, with a total transaction amount of NT$39,943 thousand.
盛大資訊(7950): Announcement of the record date for the company's 115 cash capital increase and related matters (supplementary announcement on the bank designated to collect share payments and the custodian bank for the escrow account)
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盛大資訊(7950) announced matters related to its 115 cash capital increase, including issuing 4,000,000 shares at a subscription price of NT$40 per share, with the proceeds to be used to boost working capital, and set 115/11/20 as the record date for share subscription.
Facts
4,000,000 shares
NT$10
NT$40,000,000
NT$40
10% reserved
totaling 400,000 shares
90% of
totaling 3,600,000 shares
approximately 279.06976744 shares can be subscribed
碩禾(3691): The company's securities have recently met the criteria for announcing trading attention information multiple times, so this announcement is made to help investors tell them apart and understand them
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碩禾(3691) announced that its share price has recently met the criteria for announcing trading attention information multiple times, and published financial data for the single month of September 115 and the single quarter of Q2, showing revenue and net profit up sharply from the same period last year and a swing from loss to profit.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ millions) 802
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ millions) 46
Change from the same period last year % ... 64.34%
Operating revenue (NT$ millions) 2,643
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ millions) 86
Change from the same period last year % ... 113.49%
榮昌(3684): The company's board of directors approved changing the purpose of the third share buyback
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The board of directors of 榮昌科技股份有限公司 approved changing the purpose of the third share buyback from safeguarding the company's credibility and shareholders' interests to transferring shares to employees.
Facts
Resolved to buy back 1,500,000 of the company's shares
長佳智能(6841): The company's "large vessel occlusion detection system" EFAI NEUROSUITE CTA LVO ASSESSMENT SYSTEM has received U.S. FDA marketing clearance.
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長佳智能(6841) announced that its "large vessel occlusion detection system" EFAI NEUROSUITE CTA LVO ASSESSMENT SYSTEM has received U.S. FDA marketing clearance, under license number K263109.
傑智環境(6723): Announcement that the company's board of directors approved replacing the lead coaching and recommending securities firm
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傑智環境科技股份有限公司(6723) announced that its board of directors approved replacing the lead coaching and recommending securities firm, changing from 第一金證券股份有限公司 to 台中銀證券股份有限公司.
傑智環境(6723): Announcement of important resolutions of the company's board of directors
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At its board meeting on Nov. 2, 115, 傑智環境科技股份有限公司 resolved to replace the lead coaching and recommending securities firm for listing, handle a related-party contract proposal, and conduct a cash capital increase through issuing new shares.
盈正(3628): Announcement of change in the company's internal audit head
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
盈正(3628) announced that internal audit head 鄧元東 was reassigned to corporate governance head on 115/11/02 due to a job adjustment, and the successor will be announced after the board of directors makes the appointment.
盈正(3628): Announcement of change in the company's corporate governance head (supplement of 115/9/30)
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盈正(3628) announced a change in its corporate governance head: the previous head 趙順德 retired on reaching retirement age and was succeeded by audit head 鄧元東, effective 115/11/02.
科科科技-KY(6950): Announcement of director change on behalf of important subsidiary KKCompany Technologies Pte. Ltd.
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科科科技-KY(6950) announced a director change at its important subsidiary KKCompany Technologies Pte. Ltd.: former director TAY YI CHEAH resigned and was succeeded by EUGENE LIM CHIN HON, effective 115/11/02.
榮昌(3684): Announcement of the record date for the capital increase from the issuance of new shares upon conversion of the company's employee stock options in the 3rd quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
榮昌(3684) announced that the record date for the capital increase from the issuance of new shares upon conversion of employee stock options in the 3rd quarter of 115 is Nov. 6, year 115 of the Republic of China, with a par value of 10 yen per share, a subscription price of NT$38.40, and 5,000 shares subscribed by employees.
榮昌(3684): Announcement of important resolutions of the company's board of directors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
榮昌科技股份有限公司 held a board meeting on Nov. 2, 115, and passed important resolutions including the third-quarter consolidated financial report, the record date for the capital increase from conversion of employee stock options into new shares, the change in purpose of the third share buyback, and a plan to raise corporate value.
大世科(8099): The company's securities have recently met the criteria for announcing trading attention information multiple times, so this announcement is made to help investors tell them apart and understand them
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大世科(8099) announced that its securities have recently met the criteria for announcing trading attention information multiple times, and disclosed financial data for September 115 and the most recent quarter, including September revenue of 713 million yen, up 123.46% year over year.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ millions) 713
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ millions) 59
Net profit attributable to parent company (NT$ millions) 47
Earnings per share (yen) 0.47
Operating revenue (NT$ millions) 1,360
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ millions) 106
Net profit attributable to parent company (NT$ millions) 79
Earnings per share (yen) 0.79
Operating revenue (NT$ millions) 5,630
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ millions) 414
Net profit attributable to parent company (NT$ millions) 329
順藥(6535): Company announces invitation to the investor conference "Strategic Taiwan Investment Forum" hosted by 黑石財經
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順藥(6535) announced it has been invited to the "Strategic Taiwan Investment Forum" investor conference hosted by 黑石財經, where it will explain the company's operating results and future outlook.
健信(4502): Company announces debt ratio, current ratio and quick ratio of the company and its subsidiaries for September 115
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健信(4502) announced self-reported financial ratios for September 115, including a current ratio of 79.75%, a quick ratio of 39.87% and a debt ratio of 83.70%.
系統電(5309): Company announces the board of directors is scheduled to meet on Nov. 10, 115 to review the third quarter 115 financial report
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系統電(5309) announced that its board of directors is scheduled to meet on Nov. 10, 115 to review the third quarter 115 financial report, with the notice date of 115/11/02.
台名(5878): On behalf of important subsidiary 利可安保險經紀人股份有限公司, announces the board of directors resolved not to distribute earnings for the third quarter of 115.
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台名(5878) announced on behalf of its important subsidiary 利可安保險經紀人股份有限公司 that the board of directors resolved not to distribute earnings for the third quarter of 115.
唐榮公司(2035): Announcement of resignation of the director representative of the company's corporate shareholder Bank of Taiwan
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唐榮公司(2035) announced that 王翠琴, director representative of corporate shareholder Bank of Taiwan, resigned on 115/11/02 due to mandatory retirement age, and a successor has not yet been appointed.
明遠精密(7704): The company's securities have recently met the criteria for publishing attention-trading information several times, so this announcement is made to help investors distinguish and understand
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明遠精密(7704) announced that its securities have recently met the criteria for publishing attention-trading information several times, and disclosed single-month September 115 and single-quarter Q3 financial data, showing significant growth in revenue and profit compared with the same period last year.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ millions) 66
Change from same period last year %... 26.92%
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ millions) 18
Change from same period last year %... 125.00%
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ millions) 15
Change from same period last year %... 150.00%
Earnings per share (NT$) 0.45
Change from same period last year %... 164.71%
Operating revenue (NT$ millions) 189
Pre-tax net profit (NT$ millions) 47
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ millions) 38
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply to Zhongzheng Village, Longtan District, Taoyuan City on Nov. 3, 2026 due to pipeline replacement work on Zhongzheng Road in Longtan District.
Due to emergency repair of a 100mm leak in front of No. 182-2, Jianxing Road, Xiluo Township, 台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Xiluo Township, Yunlin County.
Due to pipeline repair in front of No. 380, Section 1, Zhongzheng Road, Rende District, 台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Zhongzhou, Wenxian and Baoan Villages in Rende District, Tainan City, effective from 15:45 to 16:30 on Nov. 2, 2026.
Due to emergency repair of a broken pipe at No. 317, Section 1, Shatian Road, Dadu District, 台灣自來水公司 suspended water supply to Wangtian and Fushan Villages in Dadu District, Taichung City from 15:47 to 19:30 on Nov. 2, 2026.
內政部消防署 issued a case-closed notification for a major fire at a factory and warehouse on Yongfu Road, Xinwu District, Taoyuan City, and reminded the public to avoid the warning area.
台灣自來水公司 is connecting new and old pipelines for the pipeline replacement project on Wudi Road and other roads in Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County, affecting water supply in parts of Zhuangwei Township, Toucheng Township and Jiaoxi Township.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Daliao Village in Gangshan District and Jiaosu Village in Yanchao District, Kaohsiung City, due to emergency repair of a water pipe, with the affected time from 15:37 to 18:00 on Nov. 2, 2026.
In coordination with the district office's box culvert construction pipeline improvement, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply to parts of Zhushan Township, Jiji Township and Lugu Township in Nantou County from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2026.
Due to emergency repair of the 150mm PVCP pipeline next to No. 3-2, Xiping Road, Huwei Township, water supply will be suspended in Liren and Dexing Villages, Huwei Township, Yunlin County.
Due to emergency repair of a broken pipe at No. 143-6, Xinyi Road, Pingtung City, 台灣自來水公司 suspended water supply to Datong, Dapu, Gongyuan, Yongcheng and Guangrong Villages in Pingtung City, Pingtung County.
In coordination with the district office's box culvert construction improvement, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply to Fushou Village, Zhushan Township, Nantou County on Nov. 2, 2026.
Due to emergency repairs of a road surface leak at 183 Dazhong 6th Street, Annan District, Tainan City, some areas have no water or reduced water pressure.
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 discharging into Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
水利署 issued a notice 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.
台灣自來水公司 issued an update on a water outage in parts of Zhushan Township and Lugu Township in Nantou County caused by emergency repairs of a burst pipe, with a severity level of minor.
Due to emergency repairs of a leaking 150mm PVC pipe in front of the sidewalk at 157 Daxing Road, Taoyuan District, a water outage has hit Daxing Village and Chunri Village in Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Dadu District, Taichung City, with emergency repairs of a burst pipe on Rende Road affecting Dadong Village and Xinxing Village.
Due to pipeline replacement work in Songshan and Mulun in Mingjian Township, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply in parts of Mingjian Township in Nantou County and Ershui Township in Changhua County.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Dazhuang Village in Mingjian Township, Nantou County, due to emergency repairs of a burst pipe on Taiping Lane, with the affected period from 13:07 to 17:00 on Nov. 2, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for multiple villages in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, due to emergency leak repairs, with the affected period from noon to afternoon on Nov. 2, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipeline replacement work from 360 to 650 Zhongzheng Road Section 3 in Meinong District, Kaohsiung, causing a water outage in Jihe, Jidong and Jiyang Villages in Meinong District, Kaohsiung City.
Jiaoxi Longtan Lake trail badly damaged, Yilan County government promises prompt repair | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The lakeside wooden boardwalk at the Longtan Lake scenic area in Jiaoxi, Yilan, is badly damaged, and the county government has promised to repair it promptly and put up warning signs.
Slow removal of sediment from Matai'an River; Hualien County government suggests sending it to Fengbin for land reclamation | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The 花蓮縣政府 suggested sending the 24 million tons of sediment cleared from the Matai'an River to Fengbin Township for land reclamation to speed up its disposal. Council members and ecologists questioned the idea, saying no survey had been done and that it could damage coral reef ecology. The county government responded that it has discussed the matter with the 水利署 and contractors and needs to overcome legal restrictions.
Facts
There are 24 million tons of sand and gravel
During the inspection by Premier Cho Jung-tai of the 行政院 on Oct. 30
Caoling Shibi formally designated a tourist area; locals hope to build reservoirs first to strengthen disaster prevention | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The 交通部 has formally approved and announced the Caoling Shibi Forest Healing Park as a tourist area, which the Yunlin and 南投縣政府 secured after 3 years of effort. Locals hope reservoirs will be built first to strengthen disaster prevention and prevent a repeat of the large fire earlier this year.
Facts
Covers an area of more than 400 hectares
3 years of effort
If these 516 jia were burned
Earlier this year (2026)
Until the 7th day
This year it has already surpassed one million people
環境部 holds carbon fee rate review meeting; environmental groups urge raising the threshold for preferential rates | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The 環境部 convened a carbon fee rate review meeting. Environmental groups criticized the current preferential threshold as too low, allowing the top 20 high-emission companies to save huge sums, and recommended raising the general rate to 1200 yuan and improving the preferential mechanism.
Roof tiles peel off at National Palace Museum research building; Director Hsiao Tsung-huang explains repair progress | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The National Palace Museum research building has drawn attention because of peeling glazed roof tiles. Director Hsiao Tsung-huang explained the repair progress to legislators: design and contracting are currently underway. Meanwhile, renovation of the main hall of the Northern Branch and the expansion of the Southern Branch are proceeding simultaneously, and he stressed that, in principle, no large-scale relocation of artifacts will be carried out.
Facts
In September, because the tile-hanging battens had rotted
Hsiao Tsung-huang appeared before the Legislative Yuan's Education and Culture Committee on the 2nd
On Sept. 15, a briefing was given to the 文化局
Expected to take place in December this year
Korean tourists accounted for more than 30 percent
Only eastern observation records in the past 5 years; Formosan flying fox rarely seen in Kaohsiung's Cijin | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A Formosan flying fox has been rarely sighted in Kaohsiung's Cijin, the first publicly recorded sighting in Kaohsiung in recent years. Over the past 5 years, observations were mostly concentrated in the east; the population is small and the species is listed as a Class I endangered protected animal.
Facts
On the 30th of last month (October)
This year (2026)
Over 100 kilometers
Between 2020 and 2025
The population is about 166 animals
Before 1970
There once was a population of more than 2000 animals
Only about 6 to 7 remain across the whole island
Adults can weigh more than 400 grams
With both wings spread, the span can reach 1 meter
Antonelli clinches title early; at just 20, sets record as youngest F1 champion | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
賓士 driver Antonelli set the record as the youngest F1 world champion at the age of 20, clinching the title early with a 119-point lead over second place in the season standings.
Facts
Only 42 races started
With a lead of 119 points over second place
Won the world championship at 23 years and 134 days
Man steals precious timber worth over 40,000 yuan; fragrant cedar and Taiwan incense cedar found in car trunk | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A man surnamed Peng, a suspect, stole precious driftwood (fragrant cedar and Taiwan incense cedar) worth over 40,000 yuan on the market without permission, with a total weight of 340 kilograms. He was caught by police and referred to the Miaoli District Prosecutors Office for investigation for violating the Forestry Act.
Small plane crashes in Florida, US; all 9 aboard killed, cause under investigation | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A small plane crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, in the US, killing all 9 people aboard. The crashed aircraft was a Bombardier-built Learjet 60 series and was in a storm at the time. The specific cause awaits investigation by the 聯邦航空署 FAA.
Facts
About 14 kilometers away
More than 400 aircraft produced in total
In the more than 30 years since its debut
There have been only 2 fatal flight safety accidents
Green iguana spotted in Taitung's Jialulan Tribe; county government urges public to report sightings as soon as possible ｜ PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A large invasive green iguana was found in the Jialulan Tribe in Taitung City. The county government has sent professionals to remove it and urges the public to report sightings rather than trying to catch it themselves.
Facts
42 centimeters from snout to vent
More than 1 meter long including the tail
More than 110 have been removed in Taitung County this year
Airport Avenue bridge expected to be completed in 2028, will improve transportation convenience in Taoyuan industrial zone ｜ PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The BR-E3 bridge in Taoyuan's Aerotropolis is expected to be completed in July 2028, ahead of schedule. Once completed, it will connect the road networks on both sides of National Freeway 2 and improve transportation convenience in the industrial zone.
Facts
Expected to be completed in July 2028
Bridge length: 487 meters
31.2 meters wide
On the 60-meter-wide avenue in the Aerotropolis
It should probably save more than ten minutes or so
Groups allege new Senior Citizens Welfare Act amendment mistakenly deleted subsidy provision, fear impact on medical care for disadvantaged seniors ｜ PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Civic groups allege that the amendment to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act mistakenly deleted a subsidy provision, and worry it will affect disadvantaged seniors' access to medical care; 行政院 said it will study the matter and may propose a reconsideration.
Puma Shen yesterday went straight for the deep-blue vote base; Chiang Wan-an defended with a campaign event at Daan Forest Park to shore up support ｜ PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen clashed politically at Daan Forest Park, debating and attacking each other over the peace-of-mind child-rearing consultation clinics and urban renewal policy respectively.
Japan's new tax refund system takes effect; kiosk refunds faster than online ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Japan's new tax refund system has taken effect. In a test, the refund kiosk at Haneda Airport finished in about 6 seconds, and refunds can also be processed online through dedicated WIFI. Travelers can choose a refund in cash or by credit card, but cash kiosks are not available at every airport. Travel industry operators advise downloading the app in advance and packing purchases together to adapt to the new system.
Facts
In testing, the tax refund process took about 6 seconds
New tax-free system for travel to Japan takes effect in November 2026
Online shoppers tricked out of personal data by fake courier; accounts bound to e-payment services for money laundering ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Scam rings use fake courier links to steal personal data and forcibly bind e-payment tools such as 街口支付, icash Pay and 全盈+PAY to launder money. Police and experts remind the public to check their accounts regularly for irregularities and recommend setting up a confirmation mechanism for payments from unknown parties.
Phase 2 of publicly funded flu and COVID vaccines begins; adults aged 50 to 64 without chronic illness can get vaccinated ｜ PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Phase 2 of the publicly funded flu and COVID vaccines begins on Nov. 2, expanding eligibility to adults aged 50 to 64 without high-risk chronic conditions. The Centers for Disease Control has partnered with hypermarket chains such as PX Mart and Wellcome to set up vaccination stations, encouraging the public to get vaccinated to prevent respiratory infectious diseases.
Facts
Only 2 shots needed
This year (2026)
Begins on Nov. 2
Adults aged 50 to 64 without high-risk chronic conditions
Last week, there were more than 90,000 influenza-like illness outpatient and emergency visits nationwide
Tainan drunk driver kills male college student and flees; suspect had license suspended for drunk driving just before ｜ PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A 49-year-old man surnamed Liao in Tainan drove drunk at high speed, killed a male college student of the class of 2026 and fled. Police intercepted and arrested him within 1 hour and found he had a prior drunk driving record.
A Kaohsiung unlicensed taxi driver was suspected of drugged driving by a passenger because of abnormal trembling in the hands, and the passenger called police. Police found etomidate vape cartridges in the driver's possession. Under the new drugged driving rules, the driver was fined NT$150,000, had the vehicle confiscated and license revoked, and the case was referred to the district prosecutors office. Because the passenger was not in the motor transport business and did not meet the exemption conditions, the case has sparked public debate over joint liability penalties.
Facts
NT$150,000 fine
Article 35 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act
Armed forces have recorded 19 self-harm cases this year; Legislative Yuan demands Ministry of National Defense improve mental health counseling mechanisms ｜ PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The armed forces have recorded 19 self-harm cases this year. The Legislative Yuan's Foreign and National Defense Committee demanded that the Ministry of National Defense improve its mental health counseling mechanisms and establish a third-party investigation committee. Defense Minister Wellington Koo responded that the ministry will review its practices and discipline those responsible.
Facts
The Ministry of National Defense had 17 self-harm cases last year
Northeast monsoon strengthens; northern Taiwan highs drop to 24℃ today and tomorrow ｜ PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The 中央氣象署 said that, under the influence of a strengthening northeast monsoon, highs in northern Taiwan will drop to 24 to 25℃ today and tomorrow. Temperatures will rebound from Wednesday, but another northeast monsoon from Friday to Sunday will bring rain north of Taoyuan and long swells at sea.
Taiwan stocks briefly fall below 45,000 points; market expected to stabilize after US midterm elections ｜ PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Affected by 英特爾's weaker-than-expected earnings guidance and a decline in US stocks, Taiwan stocks briefly fell below 45,000 points. Experts say political changes after the US midterm elections are the key thing to watch, and the market is expected to stabilize once uncertainty subsides.
Tourists camp in tents beside Alishan Forest Railway; fines notified by mail ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Tourists illegally pitched tents and camped beside the Alishan Forest Railway. The Forest Railway and Cultural Heritage Office and 警方 jointly cracked down, and a cumulative total of 46 violators have been caught and fined.
Proceeds from Anthropic's issuance of new shares to Japanese investors will be used to replenish working capital and to pay operating expenses and capital expenditures.
Oaktree's Marks: Deepening market skepticism toward AI helps healthy future development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Oaktree's Marks and 資本集團 's Jonsson said that investor doubts about capital expenditures and profit returns have burst the AI market's bubble illusion, and that this cautious attitude helps keep the market healthy.
Facts
Oaktree co-chairman Marks said investors are showing a more thoughtful and skeptical attitude toward the AI sector, which is good for the healthy development of the market.
Marks revealed that he was already in a state of "bubble alert" last year, and warned that great caution is needed if excitement becomes excessive.
Recent earnings reports from Alphabet and Amazon show signs of cooling in core businesses, raising concerns that capital expenditures are eroding profits.
Marks compared an investment scale of 1 trillion dollars to putting in 1 dollar every second for 31,000 years.
資本集團 vice chairman Jonsson said there is a gap between AI companies' projections and the actual pace of technology adoption.
Jonsson said the current market reaction reflects that technology deployment may not be as fast as imagined.
Companies mentioned：橡樹資本管理公司、Oaktree Capital Management、Alphabet、Amazon、資本集團、Capital Group
US-Iran war blasts out 56 billion dollars in profit in a single quarter! Diesel is nearly gone, so why do the five oil majors still refuse to add capacity?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The US-Iran war has pushed up fuel prices, and the five oil majors posted record profits of 56 billion dollars this quarter. But citing financial discipline and expectations of declining demand, the companies refuse to expand refining capacity, instead paying down debt and buying back shares.
Facts
The five major international oil companies posted combined net profit of about 56 billion dollars in the third quarter this year
英國石油's Q3 net profit this year reached 8.5 billion dollars, a record for a single quarter
Since the US-Iran war broke out on Feb. 28 this year, Brent crude has climbed 60% to 114 dollars per barrel
The five majors' combined net debt in Q3 this year fell to 117 billion dollars
殼牌 acquires Canada's ARC Resources for 16.4 billion dollars
North America switches to standard time; US stock trading hours now open at 22:30 Taipei time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
North America switched to standard time on Nov. 1, pushing back US stock and related financial market trading hours and data release times by one hour. The adjustment affects trading windows in Taipei time, and investors need to reset their automated strategies to fit the new schedule.
Facts
North America officially switched to standard time starting at 2 a.m. local time on Nov. 1.
Regular US stock trading hours are adjusted to 22:30 to 5:00 the next morning Taipei time, Monday through Friday.
外資 dump 73.5 billion, 投信 buy heavily 36.1 billion; the three major institutional investors net sell 52.691 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks fell on the first trading day of November, dragged down by heavyweight stocks. The three major institutional investors combined net sold 52.691 billion, with 外資 selling the most.
Facts
Taiwan stocks closed down 291.69 points on the first trading day of November, ending at 44920.14 points.
外資 net sold 73.52 billion that day.
自營商 net sold 15.288 billion that day.
投信 net bought 36.117 billion that day.
The three major institutional investors combined net sold 52.691 billion.
野村投信's latest view on Taiwan stocks--[Taiwan Stock Trader's Notes] Noise keeps coming; focus on supply chain leaders amid volatility
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
野村投信 noted that although the market is volatile due to interest rates and financing costs, large CSP capital expenditures are strong and profitability is sufficient to cover costs. It expects Taiwan stock EPS to grow 29% in 2027 and recommends focusing on supply chain leaders.
Facts
At this stage, large data center operators' return on invested capital (ROIC) is about 20%, leaving a buffer against financing costs of about 7–10%.
Bloomberg estimates the five major US CSPs' capital expenditures in 2027 at about 1.3 trillion dollars.
野村投信's internal Taiwan stock pool projects 2027 EPS growth of about 29%.
Vera Rubin is expected to enter mass production from the end of Q4 to early Q1 next year.
At this stage, debt financing accounts for only about 35% of large data center operators' capital expenditures.
野村投信's internal stock pool estimates 2026 EPS YoY revised up to 77.3%.
Glimmer of hope in Qatar-mediated talks; international crude oil prices plunge over 3%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Amid a glimmer of hope in Iran-Qatar mediated talks, international crude oil prices plunged more than 3% on Monday. Brent fell to 109.75 dollars and WTI to 100.69 dollars. OPEC+ held output unchanged, but the fading geopolitical risk premium was the main reason for the decline.
Facts
Driven by optimism over talks between Iranian and Qatari officials, international crude oil prices plunged more than 3% in Asian trading on Monday.
As of 04:07 GMT, London Brent crude futures fell 3.68 dollars, or 3.2%, to 109.75 dollars per barrel.
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures fell 3.43 dollars, or 3.3%, to 100.69 dollars per barrel.
KCM Trade chief market analyst Tim Waterer warned that if the situation heats up after the election, Brent crude could rise to 120 dollars per barrel.
OPEC+ kept its December output target unchanged, confirming that further policy adjustments will come only next year.
Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports in October rose from September, despite attacks by the Houthis.