Budget Talks Deadlocked: Belgian Prime Minister Offers Resignation, King Defers Decision
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Belgian Prime Minister De Wever offered his resignation to King Philippe over a deadlock in negotiations on the 2027 federal budget; the King deferred his decision and will make a final ruling on the 6th.
French Student Protests Pass One Month: Dozens More High Schools Blockaded Over Unmet Demands
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
French students, who have been protesting for more than a month for education resources, blockaded dozens of high schools again today. The high school student union federation (USL) said it will not stop mobilizing as long as its 10 demands are not met. Education ministry figures show about 41 high schools nationwide were blockaded, mainly in the Greater Paris region, the north and Toulouse. Although the government has proposed measures including adding staff, capping class sizes and reforming the Parcoursup system, student groups remain dissatisfied and plan to join the Nov. 5 general union strike.
中國證監會 Announces Measures to Stabilize Stock Market, Plans to Relax Market-Support Buybacks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中國證監會 announced measures to stabilize the stock market, planning to add share prices falling below the offering price ("broken issue") as one of the situations for market-support buybacks and to remove related restrictions; it will also guide 18 actively managed ETFs to speed up building positions.
Chiang Hsiu Thanks Wife as "True MVP"; Plans for Next Season Still Unknown
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
味全龍隊 import pitcher Chiang Hsiu was named 中華職棒 MVP, thanking his wife as the true MVP; asked about his contract situation for next year, he admitted it is still unknown.
Tainan Man Suspected of Drunk Driving Death of College Student Caught After Fleeing; Court Orders Detention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Liao in Tainan fled after killing a male college student in a drunk driving crash. Police tracked him down and arrested him, and a compulsory blood draw confirmed his alcohol level exceeded the limit and that he has prior drunk driving convictions. Prosecutors applied to the Tainan District Court for detention, which was granted.
Yeh Chun-chang's "Whatever Role Next Year" Sparks Speculation; He Says He Can Do Many Things
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
味全龍 head coach Yeh Chun-chang said "whatever role next year" at the awards ceremony, sparking discussion about whether he will stay on. Yeh admitted his position still needs to be discussed with the company, said he believes he can do many things, and puts the team's interests first; team manager Ting Chung-wei confirmed that Yeh will remain with the team to jointly improve its competitiveness.
US Media Executive Appointed Vatican Minister, First Female Layperson in Such a Post at the Holy See
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Maria Montserrat Alvarado, a 39-year-old American media executive, took office this week as Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, becoming the first female layperson and first non-Italian to head a "dicastery"-level department at the Holy See.
Lotto 539 Draw No. 115265: 1 Ticket Wins First Prize
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In Lotto 539 Draw No. 115265, 1 ticket won the first prize of NT$8 million; 205 tickets won second prize, 87 tickets won the 3 Star Lottery first prize, and 7 tickets won the 4 Star Lottery first prize.
Chinese Female Executive Close to Jensen Huang Under Spy Suspicion; Singapore Denies Investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs denied investigating Huang Le, a Chinese female executive close to 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang, and rebutted 華爾街日報 reports that Singaporean officials were concerned she was a spy.
Facts
(中央社 Singapore, compiled from foreign wire reports, the 2nd)
A report published by 華爾街日報 (The Wall Street Journal) on the 30th of last month said
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement issued on the 31st of last month
(Translated by: Hung Pei-ying) 1151102
Companies mentioned：中央社、華爾街日報、The Wall Street Journal、法新社、Megaspeed International、輝達、NVIDIA
New Wave of Cyberattacks Hits European Supermarket Refrigerators; Incidents Reported in Benelux, Sweden and Elsewhere
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Refrigeration systems at supermarkets in several European countries (including the Benelux countries, Sweden and Estonia) were hit by cyberattacks, causing refrigerator temperatures to spike or equipment to malfunction, involving operators such as Ahold Delhaize, Colruyt, ICA, Coop and 家樂福.
Pingtung Murder and Burial Case: Defendants Convicted of Joint Homicide Sentenced to 14 Years by Qiaotou Court
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In a murder-and-burial case that occurred in Kaohsiung last year, the Qiaotou District Court sentenced a woman surnamed Huang to 14 years in prison for joint homicide; a man surnamed Wu and a man surnamed Chu were sentenced to 2 years 8 months and 3 years 2 months respectively for unlawful detention by three or more people carrying weapons.
China Moves to Rescue Stock Market, Cuts Interest Rate on Relending for Share Buybacks and Increases
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A meeting of China's three major financial regulators decided to turn the relending policy for share buybacks and increases into a long-term institutional arrangement and cut the interest rate from 1.25% to 1% to support capital market stability.
味全龍 Import Chiang Hsien Big Winner as Double Crown Winner Named Season MVP
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
味全龍 import pitcher Chiang Hsien, with the league-best numbers of a 1.49 ERA and 136 strikeouts, beat 台鋼雄鷹 slugger Mo Ying and Uni-President Lions pitcher Blake to be named the CPBL's Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the year.
China and Oman State One-China Principle; Foreign Ministry Reiterates the Two Sides of the Taiwan Strait Are Not Subordinate to Each Other
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China and Oman issued a joint statement reiterating the one-China principle. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a strong protest and reiterated that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other, condemning Beijing's manipulation and Oman's echoing of its narrative.
Czech Representative: Taiwan and the Czech Republic Are Far Apart but Ties Are Growing Closer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Czech representative to Taiwan Jakoubek said that although Taiwan and the Czech Republic are geographically distant, ties are growing closer and cooperation more resilient through research, innovation, trade and people-to-people exchanges. The Supply Chain Resilience Center (SCRC), a collaboration between 政治大學 and 捷克查理士大學, will hold its 6th conference, focusing on global supply chain restructuring, geopolitics, semiconductors and national defense security, and will continue to promote complementary cooperation between the two sides in the semiconductor and AI industries.
Facts
6th Supply Chain Resilience Center Research Conference
國搜中心 Honors 22 Search and Rescue Heroes; AI Smart Search and Rescue Results Recognized
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國搜中心 honored 22 people for meritorious search and rescue service in 115年. 行政院 Minister without Portfolio Chi Lien-cheng and 內政部 Deputy Minister Ma Shih-yuan attended to show their recognition. The event showcased the results of 3 years of building the "AI Smart Search and Rescue Dispatch System" and recognized civilian and international search and rescue capacity, including a Ryukyu-registered fishing vessel's cross-border assistance to fishermen from the Cook Islands, French volunteer Guillaume, and an Indonesian migrant worker network's relief efforts during the Hualien flood.
King Charles Caught in Downpour on Overseas Visit; Drenched Predicament Unexpectedly Steals the Spotlight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Britain's King Charles III was drenched by a downpour during a visit to Antigua and Barbuda, while his wife, Queen Camilla, held an umbrella for shelter; the awkward moment unexpectedly became a media focus.
Emergency Alert Systems in Both Ukraine and Russia Hacked; Citizens Receive Fake Nuclear Attack Messages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The emergency alert systems of Ukraine and Russia were hit by a cyberattack last night, and people in both countries received fake nuclear attack messages. The systems in question have since returned to normal operation, but who was behind the attack remains unclear.
Facts
Downloads have exceeded 46 million
Daily active users exceed 6.7 million
Enough food to last 3 weeks
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、Ajax Systems、Telegram、Hitcore、戰略通訊中心 (Centre for Strategic Communication)、烏克蘭安全局 (SBU)
Philippine Senator: Taiwan and the Philippines' Security Is Linked; Hopes to Deepen Democratic and Economic Ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Philippine Senator Panfilo Lacson, in an interview with 中央社, said that Taiwan and the Philippines are geographically close and their security is inseparable, and that in the face of China's regional assertiveness they should cooperate to uphold international law and freedom of navigation. He believes the two sides have room for cooperation in agriculture, food security and semiconductors, and suggested that Taiwanese investors invest in the Philippines to make use of the skills of returning workers. He also revealed that the Philippine Senate is pushing for a Taiwan-Philippines agreement on avoiding double taxation, and said that the liberal camp is persuading Robredo to run in the 2028 presidential election.
British walking adventurer Bushby has ended an epic journey of 28 years and 50,000 kilometers, returning to his hometown of Hull, England, to a welcome from crowds.
鍾允華 Wins Rookie of the Year, Award Presented by Grandmother; After Injury Setbacks, Says He's Glad He Didn't Give Up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
23-year-old Uni-President Lions pitcher 鍾允華 won both the saves leader title and the Rookie of the Year award in the CPBL, receiving the award from his grandmother. He thanked his family for their support and the coaching staff for their adjustments, saying he is glad he did not give up.
中油 and 台電 Bear High Costs; State-Owned Enterprises Department Hopes Budget Subsidies Will Stabilize Operations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Department of State-Owned Enterprises said that 中油 and 台電, in order to stabilize prices and look after people's livelihoods, are bearing high costs as the US-Iran war has caused sharp swings in oil and gas prices. 中油 absorbed the costs itself because of frozen or delayed price hikes, and its debt ratio has reached 94%. The department hopes the government will allocate a budget to provide subsidies, citing examples such as Japan, South Korea, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, all of which have subsidy or tax-cut measures to stabilize energy prices.
Facts
Debt ratio reaches 94%
Daily spending of more than 10 billion yen
Cumulative subsidy spending of about 9.6 trillion yen
Cheng Li-wun: They Have the Ocean Current, but Li Szu-chuan Can Embrace All Rivers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國民黨 Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun attended a rally for New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Szu-chuan and the inaugural meeting of his women's support association, where more than 2000 people crowded in to show support. Cheng praised Li as broad-minded and sincere, and urged voters to vote and to get others to vote; Li thanked his wife Tsai Pi-yun for her support and called on voters to back his plan to change New Taipei's future.
GMO網路集團 Hacked; Chairman Apologizes; Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Sets Up Task Force to Investigate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Because services under Japanese major IT company GMO網路集團 were hacked, chairman and president Masatoshi Kumagai publicly apologized and admitted the company failed to make good use of warnings about system vulnerabilities. The group announced pay cuts for senior executives, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has set up a task force of about 70 people to begin an investigation.
Facts
30% cut
25% cut
20% cut
Carried out 4 emergency maintenance sessions
Set up a task force of about 70 people to investigate
Companies mentioned：GMO網路集團、GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae、GMO網路公司、中央社
Bangladeshi Garment Workers Protest Demanding Higher Pay; Clash with Police
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Thousands of garment factory workers in Bangladesh, angry over wages, blocked highways and clashed with police, demanding that the monthly wage be raised to 30,000 taka.
Daily Cash 539 Draw No. 115265 results: the winning numbers are 29, 35, 38, 33 and 31; the 3-Star Lotto winning number is 985, and the 4-Star Lotto winning number is 4342.
Wang Yi Meets Iranian National Security Official, Supports Iran in Safeguarding Sovereignty and Security
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, met in Beijing with Bagheri, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, and said China supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty and security. Bagheri stressed that Iran is willing to engage and negotiate with all parties to achieve regional peace and stability.
Chung Yun-hua Wins Rookie of the Year; Uni-President Lions Produce a Rookie of the Year Again After 6 Years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chung Yun-hua, a 23-year-old pitcher for the 中職 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊, won the saves title this season with 33 saves and was also named Rookie of the Year, the first time the team has produced a Rookie of the Year since Lin An-ko in 2020.
華映科技 Case Settled for RMB 768 Million; Tatung Expects Reversal Gain of Nearly 10 Billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
大同公司 announced a settlement of RMB 768 million in the 華映科技 case, significantly lower than the compensation in the original ruling. It expects to book a reversal gain of about NT$9.95 billion, which will help improve its financial structure and allow it to focus on developing its core business.
宏達電 Q3 Earnings Per Share of 0.26 Yuan, Boosted by New Product Launches in Europe and the US
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
宏達電 posted Q3 net income attributable to owners of the parent of 220 million yuan, with earnings per share of 0.26 yuan, ending three consecutive quarters of losses. Boosted by the launch of new HTC products in Europe and the US and cost control, both its core and non-core businesses grew.
Facts
Net income of NT$220 million
Loss per share of 0.36 yuan for the first 3 quarters cumulatively
Life Sentence for Killing Ex-Girlfriend; Liu Po-wei Denies Premeditation on Appeal, Seeks 15-Year Term
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Liu Po-wei is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, surnamed Ku, in a parking lot in Taipei City, and was sentenced to life imprisonment in the first trial. At the appeal hearing at the 台灣高等法院, Liu admitted to killing but denied premeditation, asking for a 15-year fixed-term sentence; prosecutors said the victim's family believes the original sentence was too light.
Despite Chinese Pressure, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Summit Goes Ahead; Nagoya Mayor Attends and Speaks in Person
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 12th Japan-Taiwan Exchange Summit was held in Nagoya, attended by about 300 people. Despite pressure from China, Nagoya Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa personally gave a speech emphasizing Japan-Taiwan friendship; Keiji Furuya, chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Friendship Parliamentarians' League, criticized Chinese sanctions and promoted student exchanges; Kobe city councilor Hirohiro Kamihata expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Asian Games dispute over Taiwan, calling it "a disgrace to Japan," and has petitioned the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Domestic Banks' Lending to Five Trusted Industries Tops NT$5.07 Trillion at End of September, Continuing to Exceed Target
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Domestic banks' outstanding loans to the five trusted industries reached 5.0785 trillion yuan as of the end of September, an accumulated increase of 844.2 billion yuan from the end-of-March baseline, achieving 703.51% of the first-phase target of 120 billion yuan and continuing to exceed the target.
Facts
NT$5.0785 trillion
Increased by only 6.6 billion yuan in a single month
Accumulated increase of 844.2 billion yuan
First-phase lending growth target of 120 billion yuan
Achieved 703.51% of the first-phase lending growth target of 120 billion yuan
Defense industry leads at 3.3 trillion yuan
Artificial intelligence industry at 1.3 trillion yuan
Next-generation communications industry at 1.1 trillion yuan
Chen Wen-chieh Once Feared He Could Never Play Again; Wins Comeback Award, Hopes Future Tests Won't Be So Hard
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After suffering a serious right ankle dislocation with fracture in 2025, 台鋼雄鷹隊 fielder Chen Wen-chieh returned from rehabilitation in 2026, posted the 3rd 100-hit season of his career and won an outfield Golden Glove, becoming at age 29 the youngest winner of the Comeback Player Award in CPBL history.
Typhoon Chanthu caused agricultural damage, with the 農業部 tallying agricultural losses of NT$707.85 million and crop damage covering 9,454 hectares, with Yunlin County suffering the most losses.
Facts
Agricultural losses of NT$707.85 million
Crop damage covering 9,454 hectares
Damage level of 21%
Converted to 1,967 hectares with no harvest
Yunlin County had the largest loss at 156.95 million yuan
Followed by Taitung County at 101.03 million yuan
Taichung City at 87.97 million yuan
Yilan County at 81.08 million yuan
Pingtung County lost 51.05 million yuan
There were also livestock losses of 550,000 yuan
Private facility losses estimated at 211.36 million yuan
Chiang Wan-an Proposes Relocating Songshan Airport; Taipei Parks Office: Planning Will Begin After 10/8 Notice
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Mayor 台北市長蔣萬安 proposed relocating Songshan Airport and building an AI park as campaign platform items, and Taipei city councilor Chin Hui-chu asked at a public hearing about the timeline for planning Central Park. The Taipei Parks and Street Lights Office said it only began planning after receiving related notice from the city government on October 8.
Facts
90-hectare central park
300 hectares of land
Led the city government team to report to the council on October 21
陽明交大 Dudao College in Miaoli Breaks Ground, Scheduled for Completion in 117
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
陽明交大 and 苗栗縣政府 held a groundbreaking ceremony in Houlong Township for the construction of Dudao College and an industry-academia campus. The site covers about 3.35 hectares, with a budget of more than NT$397.38 million, and completion is scheduled for June 117.
Facts
Site area of about 3.35 hectares
Budgeted construction costs of more than NT$397.38 million
Tseng Chia-hui Wins CPBL Best Improvement Award, Going From 4 Innings in the Majors to 120.2
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Chinese Professional Baseball League (中華職棒) held its annual awards ceremony. Rakuten Monkeys (樂天桃猿隊) pitcher 曾家輝 beat teammate 馬傑森 and Fubon Guardians (富邦悍將隊) pitcher 李東洺 to win the Most Improved Player award. 曾家輝 went from pitching only 4 innings in the majors last year to becoming a mainstay this year, making 22 starts and pitching 120.2 innings with a 7-2 record and a 2.69 ERA.
Democratic Progressive Party (民進黨) legislators 范雲 and 張雅琳 attended the 65th Congress of Liberal International (國際自由聯盟) in Bangkok. 范雲 ran for executive vice president of the organization to expand Taiwan's international participation, while 張雅琳 served as a panelist sharing Taiwan's experience. The meeting is held in two locations and will later move to Taipei.
盧秀燕 visits Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party caucuses on Taipei City Council, hoping councilors hit a home run in the election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taichung Mayor 盧秀燕, in her capacity as chair of Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安's campaign headquarters, visited the Taipei City Council caucuses of the Kuomintang (國民黨) and the Taiwan People's Party (民眾黨), hoping councilors from both parties would score a "home run" in the election. She stressed the close ties of Blue-White cooperation and that "we are one family."
Ministry of Environment (環境部) proposes 3 options for adjusting carbon fee; review committee fails to reach consensus
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Environment (環境部) carbon fee rate review committee met today to discuss three adjustment options, including no adjustment for now, adjusting only the general rate, and adjusting both. Because members failed to reach consensus on the impact assessment and the emissions reduction pathway, they asked the Ministry of Environment (環境部) to provide more detailed information before further discussion.
Facts
3 rate options
The current carbon fee was set in 2024
The general rate is NT$300 per ton
Preferential rates of NT$50 or NT$100 are available
Setting the general rate for 2030
The general rate for 2030 is NT$1200 to NT$1800 per ton
Received the 1st carbon fee payment this year
About NT$4.97 billion
Observed more than 2700 companies
Top 20 largest emitters
Accounting for 80% of total emissions
The remaining 200-plus traditional industry companies
US midterm elections take place on 11/3; a guide to how US media call winners
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The United States will hold its midterm elections on Nov. 3. The Associated Press (美聯社) and Decision Desk HQ (決策台總部) provide vote-count data for media to call winners. Most TV news networks rely on Associated Press (美聯社) data, while Fox News (福斯新聞), CBS News and others make their own projections. Polls show that public trust in the media's accurate reporting of election results varies, and the media have retracted calls in the past.
China's central bank (中國央行) launches policy tool on the 3rd to boost stock market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's central bank (中國央行) launched the "Swap Facility for Securities, Funds and Insurance Companies" (SFISF) operation on the 3rd, providing financial institutions with low-cost funding to increase holdings of stocks or ETFs. So far, 31 institutions have submitted applications, with requested quotas exceeding 100 billion yuan. Influenced by this policy and news from related meetings, mainland China stocks closed higher across the board.
Facts
The Shanghai Composite Index closed today at 3638.03 points
Up 1.08%
The Shenzhen Component Index stood at 11010.68 points
Up 1.63%
The ChiNext Index stood at 2458.70 points
Up 1.87%
Swap term of 1 year
3rd operation
Currently 31 securities and fund companies have submitted applications
Can Taiwan stocks stage a counter-trend rally? Foreign media reveal "global signs": a good time to enter the market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Foreign media, analyzing global signs, point out that Taiwan stocks have the potential to stage a counter-trend rally and advise investors to view the current moment as a good time to enter the market.
Is there really hope for tech stocks? TSMC (台積電) falls below July crash low, but investment advisory VP sees a turning point: no need to sell yet
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
啟發投顧 vice president 容逸燊 analyzed the decline in Taiwan stocks and TSMC (台積電), saying there is no new negative news and TSMC (台積電)'s price-to-earnings ratio is reasonable. He advised those holding shares at lows not to sell in panic and encouraged buying tech stocks in batches on dips.
Facts
The weighted index at one point fell more than 800 points at the open and ended down 291 points.
TSMC (台積電) closed at NT$2330, a new low since late July.
容逸燊 believes there is currently no real new negative news in the market.
Based on next year's median EPS of NT$150, TSMC (台積電)'s price-to-earnings ratio is just over 20 times.
容逸燊 advises buying in batches on dips when the market wants no tech stocks.
Slapping down 沈伯洋's "urban renewal companionship theory"! 郭正亮 reveals Taipei already has a system, predicts Green camp has 3 moves left: mid-November will be everywhere
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
郭正亮 criticized 沈伯洋's views on urban renewal, noting that Taipei already has a system, and predicted that the Green camp will face enormous pressure in November with only a few responses left.
Super Lotto draws today! First prize of NT$250 million awaits lucky winner; see 11/2 Super Lotto and Daily Cash 539 winning numbers at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The winning numbers for Super Lotto draw No. 115000088 were announced on the evening of Nov. 2, with a first prize of NT$250 million. Results of other lottery draws such as Daily Cash 539 were also released, along with explanations of betting rules and winning odds to help people check their prizes.
Facts
The first prize for Super Lotto draw No. 115000088 is up to NT$250 million.
The Super Lotto first-zone winning numbers on Nov. 2 are 04, 06, 16, 19, 21, 37.
The Super Lotto second-zone winning number on Nov. 2 is 07.
The Daily Cash 539 winning numbers on Nov. 2 are 29, 31, 33, 35, 38.
The odds of winning the Super Lotto first prize are about 1 in 22.09 million.
盧秀燕 visits White camp's 6 "chicks": "so good it's like one family"; praises 1 thing learned from 柯文哲: the goal of every mayor and magistrate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung Mayor 盧秀燕 visited the Taiwan People's Party caucus on the Taipei City Council, praising 柯文哲 as a governance model who valued fiscal discipline and debt repayment. 盧秀燕 stressed Blue-White cooperation, hoping opposition forces will work together to make the pie bigger and get quality councilors elected to benefit the public.
Facts
This afternoon 盧秀燕 and Kuomintang legislator 羅智強 visited the Taiwan People's Party caucus on the council; those they met included 4 councilors and 2 council candidates.
盧秀燕 said that when 柯文哲 served as mayor of a special municipality, he set the best example of valuing fiscal discipline and repaying debt, and from then on every mayor and magistrate has treated debt repayment as a governance goal.
Caucus whip 林珍羽 said 盧秀燕 has been very enthusiastic about the districts of the Taiwan People's Party's 6 candidates each, and hopes to have a chance to visit.
林珍羽 believes that in the future 盧秀燕 will also be 蔣萬安's alter ego, and there is great room for the alter ego and the original to work together.
Little Water Drops vehicle sweeps "charter boat" in support of 沈伯洋; 周玉蔻 urgently calls out: Aren't you supposed to be cautious and fearful?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Against the backdrop of the nine-in-one local elections, the Little Water Drop campaign vehicle held a "boat charter" sweep to publicly back candidate Puma Shen. Commentator Chou Yu-kou promptly spoke out to question it, reminding the parties involved to remain cautious and wary.
Lin Yi-chuan suspected of being defrauded of over 20 million in Japan property investment! 5 things to check before going to Japan to buy a home, shares, or fractional ownership
Lin Yi-chuan began taking part in a Japanese real estate development investment in 2022, putting in more than NT$20 million.
In 2025, Lin Yi-chuan verified and found that the Japanese company had no such development plan and that the contact person in Taiwan could not be reached.
Original林益全已出售房產償還大部分債務，目前仍有200多萬元待清償。
The rights one may obtain by investing in Japanese real estate include an entire building, co-ownership shares, or company shares, and the content of the rights differs.
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism provides a corporate information search system for construction businesses and real estate transaction businesses, which can be used to check business qualifications.
Certificates of registered matters for land and buildings can be issued by Japan's Legal Affairs Bureau, and anyone can apply.
Cross-border payments should leave a traceable record, and before remitting, the bank account holder name must be checked against the payee in the contract.
Settlement in the 華映科技 case cut sharply to 768 million yuan! 大同 expects a reversal of 9.95 billion, with pre-tax contribution of about 4.6 per share
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
大同 (2371) announced a settlement in the 華映科技 case, with the compensation amount lowered from 3.029 billion yuan to 768 million yuan. The company expects a reversal of NT$9.95 billion, with a pre-tax contribution of about 4.6 per share, and will shift resources toward core businesses such as power, computing power and land.
Facts
The settlement in the 大同 華映科技 case was cut to 768 million yuan, down about 74.6% from the original ruling of 3.029 billion yuan
大同 expects a reversal of about NT$9.95 billion, equivalent to a pre-tax earnings contribution of about 4.6 per share
大同 recognized a one-time litigation loss of NT$13.567 billion at the end of 2025
As of the end of the third quarter of 2026, the remaining liability booked for the Hwa Ying case was about 2.803 billion yuan
大同's future development focus is power, computing power and land, transforming into an integrated service provider of energy and AI infrastructure
K&A wins domestic deer antler cooking contest for the third time; 食饕 soup evokes childhood memories, and Wen Kuo-chih exclaims it has grandma's flavor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 5th Domestic Deer Antler Creation Competition concluded at Shih Chien University on Nov. 1, where the K&A team won the title for the third time with precise temperature control and creative cooking. Head judge Wen Kuo-chih praised the 食饕 team's soup for evoking family memories; the competition aims to promote the use of domestic deer antler.
Facts
The finals of the 2026 5th "Health-Nourishing Deer Antler, Rising Stars of Cuisine" Domestic Deer Antler Creation Competition were held at Shih Chien University on Nov. 1.
The K&A team took the championship with one soup and one dish, "茸御珍饌" and "食養新境"; this is the team's third title after the 2nd and 3rd editions.
Members of the K&A team include Yen Pu-wei, Chen Pin-an, and Chang Ching-chun, who is under 18.
After tasting the 食饕 team's creation, head judge Wen Kuo-chih said the soup reminded him of his grandma and had grandma's flavor.
Tsai Meng-chang, chairman of 中華民國養鹿協會, said he hopes the competition will accumulate more deer antler recipes and raise public awareness of domestic ingredients.
The competition was guided by the Ministry of Agriculture, hosted by 中華民國養鹿協會, and organized by 天喜整合行銷事業有限公司.
Farmers become campus seed teachers! Kaohsiung trains more than 40 agricultural partners, bringing tomato, guava and ranch experiences into the classroom
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The 高雄市政府農業局 held a two-stage farmer seed teacher training in October, attracting more than 40 participants, aiming to turn agricultural knowledge into school food and agriculture education courses through cross-disciplinary cooperation between farmers and teachers, with school matching planned afterward.
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The training attracted more than 40 agricultural producers and local partners.
The first-stage course was held on Oct. 16, with Professor Ho Hsin-chia of the Office of Sustainable Development at 國立臺中科技大學 invited to speak.
The second-stage course was held on Oct. 30 at 橋頭水流莊牧場.
Chen Yu-ping, director at 燕巢國中, and teacher Chang Shu-e shared their experience with a guava series of courses developed in cooperation with Huo Po-jen, a farmer at 森盛農產.
Agriculture Bureau Director Yao Chih-wang said the bureau has continued to invest in farmer seed teacher training in recent years.
Love River embankment park waterfront green corridor fully opens in early November; 187 million yuan renovation finished ahead of schedule, restoring waterfront scenery along 1 kilometer of walkways on both banks
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The Kaohsiung City Government Water Resources Bureau invested 187 million yuan to repair the typhoon-damaged Love River embankment park; the project was completed ahead of schedule and opens in early November. The plan links a green corridor of about 1 kilometer on both banks, improving walkways, lighting and nearby traffic and raising the quality of waterfront leisure for residents.
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The Kaohsiung City Government Water Resources Bureau invested about 187 million yuan to advance the Love River embankment waterfront corridor water environment improvement project.
Renovation of the Love River embankment park waterfront green corridor was completed ahead of schedule and is expected to open fully in early November.
The project links a waterfront green corridor of about 1 kilometer on both banks from Mingcheng 2nd Road to Tiansiang 2nd Road.
The glass paving on Beiqiao, previously prone to being slippery when wet, was replaced with durable, non-slip brushed flooring.
Through traffic flow improvements, waiting at 2 traffic signals was successfully reduced.
Lin Chun-hsien presents "Vigilance and Caution" Fongshan branch chief certificate! Lin Chih-hung vows to tighten the screws and fight for re-election, backing Lai Jui-lung to hold Kaohsiung
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Lin Chih-hung, the new DPP Central Standing Committee member, received a Fongshan branch chief certificate from Lin Chun-hsien, president general of the "Vigilance and Caution Association." Lin Chun-hsien urged him to approach the election campaign with a rigorous attitude, and Lin Chih-hung pledged to put this spirit into practice, doing all he can to hold his Fongshan council seat and rally votes for Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung.
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Lin Chih-hung called on Lin Chun-hsien, president general of the "Vigilance and Caution Association," and received a Fongshan branch chief certificate.
Lin Chun-hsien urged Lin Chih-hung to keep watching every detail during the campaign and not slacken in the slightest.
Lin Chih-hung narrowly won re-election in the previous election by a margin of fewer than 1,000 votes.
Lin Chih-hung joined the DPP Central Standing Committee this year, becoming a new Central Standing Committee member.
Lin Chih-hung called on locals to support "Councilor No. 1 Lin Chih-hung, Mayor No. 5 Lai Jui-lung."
Flood-control road on Sanhe Bridge approach opens; Chang Chia-chun: building a smooth, safe road home
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The flood-control road along the Xinhuwei River between Erlun and Huwei in Yunlin County has been connected, clearing the break point so the whole line is open. Legislator Chang Chia-chun said the county government raised 36 million yuan on its own to complete the improvement works, boosting commuting safety, and hopes to drive spillover effects from the high-speed rail and promote shared local prosperity.
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The Yunlin County Government raised 36 million yuan on its own to advance the improvement works for the flood-control road on the Sanhe Bridge approach.
The project totals 2.1 kilometers in length and includes re-milling and repaving the asphalt concrete of the Sanhe Bridge and the north and south bank flood-control roads.
107 streetlights were added along the whole line to strengthen nighttime lighting, upgrading the flood-control road to the standard of a general road that meets safety codes.
Over the past 20 years, this road section had a break point because the Sanhe Bridge approach blocked it, forcing vehicles to detour and turn around via County Road 29.
Legislator Chang Chia-chun said that after the team inspected the site with the county government, they coordinated with the Erlun Township Office and the Huwei Township Office, which agreed to take over subsequent maintenance and management.
Caoling Shibi tourism area boundaries approved; Yunlin invites international experts to explore green prescriptions, linking elderly health and sustainable tourism
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The 雲林縣政府 held an international forum on forest healing, and the Caoling Shibi park was approved as a tourism area. Together with international experts and medical teams, the county government is promoting an 8-week, 16-session standardized forest healing module and exploring the application of nature prescriptions to elderly health.
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The Caoling Shibi forest healing park was approved by the 交通部觀光署 on Oct. 30 as a tourism area boundary.
The 雲林縣政府 held the "International Forum on Forest Healing and Precision Medicine" at the Douliu Sugar Factory Bamboo Creation Base.
Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan said Caoling Shibi has mountain forest and bamboo forest resources and has been certified as a "World Bamboo Landmark."
Since the end of 2024, the county government has worked with 台大醫院雲林分院, 台大實驗林 and 韓國忠南國立大學 to advance forest healing research.
The project established a standardized intervention module lasting 8 weeks with 16 sessions in total.
The county government cooperates with 屏東科技大學 to test plant phytoncides and analyze the plant scent environment of specific areas.
Culture and Tourism Department Director Hsieh Ming-hsuan said the park plans to promote a smoke-free zone across the whole area and low-carbon transportation.
義守大學 co-hosted the 3rd International Conference on Business, Education, Science and Technology (ICBEST 2026) in 2026 with 菲律賓布拉干國立大學 on Oct. 22.
義守大學 President Ku Yuan-kuang said the university is actively promoting its "X+AI" cross-disciplinary education and research strategy, integrating AI applications into the professional courses of its 7 colleges.
Using AI tools such as Codex and Claude, instructor Chen Chia-wei brought a Kinect sensor that had sat idle for nearly 10 years back into creative use within 2 to 3 days.
ICBEST 2026 carried the theme "Unified Science, Shared Future: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Equity, Empowerment and Sustainable Development in a World of Anxiety, Worry, Nonlinearity and the Unknowable."
義守大學 arranged for participating scholars to visit the on-campus "Metaverse Technology and Art Center," where they experienced interactive technology art works combining AI generation technology with Xbox Kinect sensors.
Meinong's "Mi-nong Hakka Carnival" opens with a lively start! Two stages and 6 experiences tie together Hakka village culture; complete the challenge to earn market vouchers and browse 30 stalls
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高雄市政府客家事務委員會 held the "Mi-nong Hakka Carnival" at the Meinong Hakka Cultural Museum, promoting the transmission of Hakka language culture and local industry development through two-stage performances, 6 experiences and Hakka-language challenge activities, in cooperation with multiple organizations.
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The "Mi-nong Hakka Carnival," Kaohsiung's annual Hakka village arts and culture event, has opened at the Meinong Hakka Cultural Museum.
The chairperson of 高雄市政府客家事務委員會 is Yang Jui-hsia.
The event site has 2 stages: the outdoor "Blue Shirt Main Stage" and the indoor "Lawn Mini Stage" inside the museum.
The event involved participation from 國立高雄餐旅大學, 山下民謠, 右堆四個區公所 and other organizations.
The site has 5 Hakka-language challenge stamp-collecting interactive booths, and completing the tasks earns market vouchers.
The "Mi-hao Market" includes more than 30 stalls of local food and cultural and creative products.
Don't be complacent even if your blood sugar is normal! Data from 30,000 health checkups reveal that about 1 in 5 people has abnormal insulin resistance
聯安預防醫學機構 analyzed data from more than 30,000 examinees and found that nearly one in several of them had fasting blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin within the normal range yet already showed abnormal insulin resistance.
The study shows that among every 5 examinees, nearly 1 may already show a metabolic warning sign even though blood sugar values appear normal.
Excessively high blood sugar causes proteins, lipids and other substances in the body to be glycated, forming "advanced glycation end products (AGEs)," which affect vascular tissue, making it stiff and causing it to lose elasticity.
Another mechanism that damages blood vessels is "oxidative stress": excessive sugar prompts cells to produce too many free radicals, triggering chronic vascular inflammation and further damaging the vascular endothelium.
Dr. Shih Yi-chung recommends starting by reducing sedentary time, for example getting up and moving every 30 to 60 minutes of sitting, and gradually building a habit of at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or higher exercise per week.
Shen Fu-hsiung says Shen Po-yang lost after watching the debate for only 5 minutes? Kuo Cheng-liang reveals the purpose of his fierce attacks on 3 issues: it is to take down Chiang Wan-an
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Kuo Cheng-liang criticized Shen Fu-hsiung for declaring that Shen Po-yang had lost after watching the local elections debate for only 5 minutes, and pointed out that the real intent behind Shen Fu-hsiung's fierce attacks on 3 issues is to hit Chiang Wan-an.
Yu Yu-lan bluntly says the Blue camp has heavy baggage and difficulty raising funds; in the northern Taiwan race it cannot sit and wait for the opposing wave to fade, and integration and mobilization are the key to a breakthrough
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Former Kuomintang legislator Yu Yu-lan, in an interview, bluntly said the Blue camp faces difficulties such as heavy organizational baggage, slow integration and trouble raising funds. She urged the Blue camp not to sit and wait for its opponents' momentum to fade, but to speed up integration and strengthen policy discourse and mobilization capacity, focusing on a breakthrough in the northern Taiwan race.
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Former Kuomintang legislator Yu Yu-lan, in an interview with China Review News Agency, pointed out that the Blue camp's organizational baggage is heavy, its integration is lagging and fundraising is difficult.
Yu Yu-lan believes some companies are reserved about supporting opposition parties out of concern over political pressure, which leaves the Blue camp's fundraising under resource pressure.
Using Han Kuo-yu as an example, Yu Yu-lan stressed that media buzz cannot be directly equated with voter support, and whether momentum can be converted into votes remains to be tested.
Yu Yu-lan believes the New Taipei City race cannot presume that the Blue camp is far ahead, and that administrative ability and regional cooperation need to be highlighted.
Yu Yu-lan pointed out that Yilan candidate Wu Tsung-hsien faces challenges of cross-district operations and insufficient name recognition, and must strengthen local publicity.
Communist riots spread from France to Germany, with 1000 to 1500 people taking part and 100 police officers injured
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Large-scale rioting broke out in Frankfurt, Germany, on Halloween night, with about a thousand-plus far-left individuals with immigrant backgrounds taking part, causing more than a hundred police officers to be injured and property damage in many places. The federal government vowed severe punishment, while the opposition called for facing up to problems with immigration policy.
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Hesse state interior minister Roman Poseck said the Frankfurt rioters mainly had immigrant backgrounds and were linked to far-left groups.
The Frankfurt Halloween riot left about 100 police officers injured and damaged many shops.
Police estimate that the number of people taking part in the Frankfurt riot was between 1000 and 1500.
German Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will hold violent left-wing groups and troublemakers accountable.
About 120,000 people across Germany responded to the call for demonstrations in 30 cities, with violent clashes in some cities.
China did not deliver the APEC invitation in person and sent it by email instead; Lin Chia-lung: We will not give up attending because of discriminatory treatment
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China sent the APEC invitation by email because it did not hand it over to Lin Chia-lung in person. Lin Chia-lung stressed that he will not give up attending the APEC meeting because of this kind of discriminatory treatment.
Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance survey: With the Taiwan stock market hot, people rely more on social media influencers for financial management, and the influence of banks is declining
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台灣金融研訓院 released the 2026 Taiwan Financial Life Survey, noting that amid economic growth and a hot Taiwan stock market, people's financial confidence and income and expenditure conditions have improved, but the digital divide among the elderly and investment risks among young people still need attention.
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Taiwanese people's confidence in using financial products and services rose from 38.9% in 2024 to 64.1%.
As many as 86.5% of people feel their household income and expenditure is comfortable or sufficient to cover daily living expenses.
The proportion of people selling stocks and funds as an emergency fundraising channel is increasing.
The e-payment usage rate among seniors aged 70 and above is only 39.9%.
The Legislative Yuan passed the VASP special act in June 2026 to bring virtual assets under regulation.
The valid sample size was 1070 people, with a sampling error of ±3%.
People's confidence in avoiding financial fraud rose from 65.7% to 73.8%.
Sanmin Green camp's 3 seats set up the first-ever joint campaign headquarters! 5,000 people pack Sanfeng Temple as Chen Chi-mai, Yeh Chu-lan and Lai Jui-lung team up to back them
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Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung Sanmin District councilor candidates Kang Yu-cheng, Ho Chuan-feng and Cheng Meng-ju created the first-ever joint campaign headquarters and held its founding rally on the 1st at the Sanfeng Temple plaza, drawing more than 5000 people. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai, former mayor Yeh Chu-lan and mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung and other dignitaries backed them, showing a united front as they strive to win all 3 Sanmin seats and a council majority.
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Kang Yu-cheng, Ho Chuan-feng and Cheng Meng-ju held the founding rally of their joint campaign headquarters at the Sanfeng Temple plaza on the 1st.
The event broke with the tradition of councilors in the same district each setting up their own campaign headquarters, as the 3 pioneered a joint campaign headquarters.
The event drew more than 5000 supporters.
Chen Chi-mai, Yeh Chu-lan, Lai Jui-lung and several other dignitaries attended to back the joint campaign.
The 3 candidates' campaign theme is "Sanmin Home Run," and they imitate the signature "rudder-turning" gesture of Taiwan Steel Hawks players after hitting a home run.
Ho Chuan-feng criticized Han Kuo-yu, saying light rail construction once stalled during his term as mayor and the city's development was affected.
Cheng Meng-ju said that over the past 8 years she has served as secretary-general of the DPP caucus in the council, as a DPP Central Executive Committee member and as a Central Review Committee member.
Fengshan Green camp shouts "All 5 seats pass, the council gets a majority"! Lin Chih-hung stumps for Su Chih-jung, showing a united fighting spirit
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In the final sprint of the 2026 Kaohsiung City Council race, the DPP's 5 candidates in Fengshan District put forward the goal of "All 5 seats pass, the council gets a majority." Incumbent councilor Lin Chih-hung appeared at a rally to support candidate Su Chih-jung, showing the team's united momentum; Su Chih-jung stressed that he will use 40 years of local experience to promote transportation, construction and industry development.
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The DPP's 5 nominated candidates in Fengshan District shouted the united goal of "All 5 seats pass, the council gets a majority."
Fengshan District city councilor 林智鴻 cheered on 蘇致榮, a city council candidate in the same district.
蘇致榮 was born, raised and has lived in Fengshan for more than 40 years.
蘇致榮 has accumulated experience handling more than 1,000 constituent petitions.
蘇致榮 will push for market revitalization, an upgrade of the MRT network and the regeneration of old communities.
Cloud Leopard political donation questions keep spreading! 柯志恩's campaign office presses 賴瑞隆 on why he withdrew the lawsuit, and attacks the personnel of his support association again
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The campaign office of 柯志恩, the Kuomintang candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, has sharply questioned the political donation controversy and the support association's personnel arrangements involving Democratic Progressive Party candidate 賴瑞隆. It demands an explanation of why the lawsuit related to 雲豹集團 was withdrawn after the election, and criticizes the support association's officials for complicated backgrounds and a lack of transparency.
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The campaign office of 柯志恩 questioned 賴瑞隆's withdrawal, after the election, of the defamation complaint related to the political donation controversy involving 雲豹集團.
賴瑞隆 was accused of accepting funding from a major shareholder of Cloud Leopard to set up the Kaohsiung New Generation Education Foundation and serving as its chairman.
Taiwan People's Party Chairman 黃國昌 questioned whether some members of 賴瑞隆's support association have records of child abuse or corruption convictions.
黃國昌 claimed that 賴瑞隆 had joined a petition pushing to amend the Outside Prison Act, which allowed 李清福 to serve his sentence in an outside prison.
賴瑞隆 stressed that all of his political donations were declared in accordance with the law, and counterattacked that outsiders were piecing together information to smear him.
Three Excellence Five-Star awards in six years! Taipei Fullon and Ruisui Tian-He Resort hold a summit, linking talent and technology across sectors to push hotel upgrades
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台北美福大飯店 and 瑞穗天合國際觀光酒店 jointly held an Excellence Five-Star brand summit on Oct. 30, sharing their experience of winning the award three times in six years, and invited experts from the medical and financial sectors to discuss talent and sustainable development in the lodging industry.
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台北美福大飯店 and 瑞穗天合國際觀光酒店 jointly held the "2026 Excellence Five-Star Brand Summit and Media Announcement" on Oct. 30.
The two hotels are the only lodging brands in Taiwan to have received the "Excellence Five-Star" recognition three times in six years.
黃荷婷, Deputy Director General of the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, presented the "Excellence Five-Star" emblem to representatives of 台北美福大飯店 and 瑞穗天合國際觀光酒店.
The summit dialogue was moderated by 劉喜臨, a professor at 國立高雄餐旅大學.
台北美福大飯店 launched the "Excellence Five-Star, Prestige Holiday" room package, with applicable conditions as announced by the hotel.
Third consecutive "Oscars of finance" grand slam: 中信銀 wins 8 awards at the 13th Excellence in Business Awards
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中國信託商業銀行 won 8 awards at the 13th Excellence in Business Awards, setting a record of winning every award it entered for three consecutive editions, highlighting its sound management and innovative transformation.
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中國信託商業銀行 won 8 awards at the Taiwan Outstanding Financial Business Excellence in Business Awards.
中國信託 set a record of winning all of the awards it submitted for three consecutive editions.
中國信託 won 5 Special Excellence awards: "Best Overseas Development Award," "Best Wealth Management Award," "Best Consumer Finance Award," "Best Human Resource Development Award" and "Best Green Finance Project Award."
中國信託 won 2 Excellence awards: "Best Digital Finance Award" and "Best Risk Management Award."
In recent years, 中國信託 has successfully blocked fraud and fraudulent card charges averaging more than NT$1 billion in losses per year.
中國信託's financial footprint spans 14 countries and regions, with more than 370 locations.
Would Trump use his pardon power for Musk? His answer: "If necessary, I will"
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U.S. President Trump said on Monday that if Democrats take control of Congress after the midterm elections and investigate Musk or his aides, he would use his pardon power to protect them. Musk has put in nearly $500 million to support Republicans, foreshadowing a possible clash over congressional investigative powers during the next two years of the term.
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Trump said that if Democrats control Congress and investigate Musk or his aides, he would use his pardon power to protect them if necessary.
Musk put in nearly $500 million in this election to oppose Democrats.
Trump discussed the matter in an interview with conservative commentator Miranda Devine.
Before leaving office, Biden pardoned his son Hunter and several people who could face retaliation from Trump.
Edward Coristine, who took part in Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) program, could face the risk of investigation.
$115 billion bet on AI! 邁威爾 acquires Lumentum, challenging 博通
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邁威爾 (Marvell) announced it will acquire Lumentum in an all-stock deal valued at $115 billion, aiming to expand AI data center optical communications component capacity and challenge 博通's market position.
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邁威爾 announced it will acquire Lumentum in an all-stock deal with a total value of $115 billion.
The exchange consideration is $1,132 per Lumentum share, a 23.9% premium to the closing price before the news leaked.
In August this year, 邁威爾 broke into Google's supply chain, signing a contract to supply chips used alongside Google's in-house AI processors.
Earlier this year, 輝達 (NVDA-US) invested $2 billion each in 邁威爾 and Lumentum.
邁威爾's full-year revenue grew from $3 billion in fiscal 2021 to $8.2 billion in fiscal 2026.
Will many neocloud providers go bankrupt within 1 to 3 years? Bernstein warns: the business model carries "fatal" risk
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Bernstein, citing analysis by legal expert Jeffrey Moerdler, said neocloud providers could go bankrupt within 1-3 years because of lease mismatches and shrinking guarantees. Meanwhile, demand for AI infrastructure has not abated, power timelines have become key to site selection, and city-based inference facilities are a new business opportunity.
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A Bernstein research report states that neocloud providers may go bankrupt one after another over the next 1 to 3 years.
Neocloud operators typically sign data center leases as long as 15 years, but the compute service contracts they offer customers are much shorter.
Hyperscale cloud providers no longer offer full credit guarantees, committing to guarantee only about 80% of construction loans.
If the wait for power exceeds 48 months, a data center's commercial appeal drops sharply.
00949 plans to pay NT$3.02 dividend, yield breaking 13%, sparking talk of high-yield Japan stock ETFs
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復華日本龍頭(00949-TW) announced a payout of NT$3.02 per beneficial unit, with the estimated annual dividend yield breaking 13%, a new high for Taiwan-issued Japan stock ETFs. The move reflects growing shareholder-return awareness among Japanese companies, giving investors facing tech stock volatility a new option for diversifying risk and earning cash flow.
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復華日本龍頭(00949-TW) announced a payout of NT$3.02 per beneficial unit.
Based on today's (2nd) closing price of NT$22.1, 00949's annual dividend yield breaks 13%.
00949's payout sets a new dividend record for Japan stock ETFs listed in Taiwan.
In the past, no Japan stock ETF listed in Taiwan had an annualized dividend yield above 10%.
In recent years, the Japanese stock market has benefited from corporate governance reforms, rising shareholder-return awareness and improved capital efficiency.
At its investor conference, 十銓 (4967-TW) said the memory shortage peak will extend to Q2 next year. The company is responding with organizational adjustments and a new 1,000-ping plant that expands capacity by 50%, and is confident in its gross margin as the B2B share rises to 65%.
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十銓 expects the period from the fourth quarter this year to the end of the second quarter next year to be the tightest for memory supply.
十銓's new plant in New Taipei City is expected to be completed and begin production in the second quarter of 2027, adding about 50% capacity.
十銓's inventory at the end of the third quarter was about NT$17.2 billion, with DRAM accounting for 75%.
十銓's B2B revenue share has risen to about 65%.
For some severely short-supplied products, contract prices have risen about 30% to 40% each quarter in the past.
Rising AI high-speed transmission demand: analysts expect 眾達-KY's 400G and 800G products to ramp up
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眾達-KY is benefiting from CSPs expanding AI investment, and demand for high-speed transmission is heating up. Analysts expect 400G/800G products to ramp up in 2027, and combined with 博通 silicon photonics technology certification, this will become a driver of operating growth.
Facts
Taiwan-listed optical communications company 眾達-KY is benefiting from cloud service providers (CSPs) continuing to expand their AI infrastructure investment, which is driving rapidly rising demand for high-speed data center transmission.
Institutional investors expect 眾達-KY's 400G products to keep ramping up next year (2027), with 800G products gradually following, becoming the main driver of the company's operating growth.
Original從眾達-KY目前產品營收結構來看，400G及800G產品合計已占營收約六成。
Institutional investors estimate that 400G products account for about 40% to 50% of revenue, while 800G products are gradually heating up as shipments rise, with their revenue contribution continuing to grow.
眾達-KY is actively investing in product development activities for silicon photonics applications, in step with the R&D progress of its long-term partner 博通. After customer certification is completed smoothly, it is expected to begin formal volume production.
高盛 raises year-end and next year's oil price forecasts, saying "supply risks are intensifying"
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Citing supply risks stemming from the Middle East conflict, 高盛 raised its year-end and 2027 oil price forecasts on Nov. 1, with Brent crude expected to reach 105 US dollars by year-end. The move reflects market concerns about geopolitical escalation and Middle East supply disruptions after the US midterm elections, and other Wall Street investment banks have also followed by raising their outlooks.
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高盛 raised its December Brent crude futures forecast from 90 US dollars per barrel to 105 US dollars.
高盛 raised its 2027 average Brent crude price forecast by 10% to 88 US dollars per barrel.
摩根士丹利 raised its fourth-quarter spot Brent forecast to 105 US dollars per barrel.
高盛's base case already factors in a supply disruption shock of 1 million barrels per day globally in 2027.
Under 高盛's bullish scenario, if Persian Gulf daily output stays 3.5 million barrels lower than last year's average, next year's average Brent price could reach as high as 130 US dollars per barrel.
Companies mentioned：高盛、摩根士丹利、澳盛銀行、ANZ Group Holdings Ltd.
Semiconductor equipment maker 迅得 posted October revenue at its second-highest level on record, up 28.08% year over year. Benefiting from full capacity utilization and new plant plans, institutional investors expect full-year revenue to grow 10-15%, with a significant increase in profit.
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迅得's October revenue reached 673 million yuan, the second-highest single-month figure in its history.
迅得's third-quarter 2026 revenue reached 1.945 billion yuan, setting a new all-time record.
迅得 invested 150 million yuan to acquire a 23% stake in 南科友上科技.
迅得's gross margin in the first half of 2026 was 26.13%, with net profit after tax of 311 million yuan.
迅得 already holds confirmed orders in the PCB sector from major companies such as 臻鼎-KY and 景碩.
As foreign investors set a record high in net selling of Taiwan stocks, rattling the market, the number of 野村台灣優選 beneficiaries jumped nearly 130% and an annualized dividend rate of 12.08% was announced. The fund manager believes the AI investment cycle has not peaked and advises investors to review fundamentals and build positions in batches.
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Foreign investors net sold 994.317 billion yuan of Taiwan stocks last month, the highest monthly net selling on record.
The number of 野村台灣優選 (00980A-TW) beneficiaries rose nearly 130% year over year to 71,476.
野村台灣優選 (00980A-TW) plans to distribute 0.688 yuan per unit, for an annualized dividend rate of 12.08%.
野村台灣優選 (00980A-TW) was established on April 22, 2025, and is the first actively managed ETF in Taiwan stocks.
The five major cloud service providers (CSPs) have had their capital expenditure estimates for next year revised up to 1.3 trillion US dollars.
野村投信's internal stock universe now projects 2026 corporate earnings per share growth of 80.3% year over year, revised upward.
耐特 expected to list on Nov. 19; bidding opens Nov. 4 with a floor price of 62.5 yuan
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耐特 announced it will list on Nov. 19, with a public bidding from Nov. 4 to 6 at a floor price of 62.5 yuan and a tentative underwriting price of 80 yuan. The company's revenue continues to grow, the share of semiconductor and BBU materials rises year by year, and capacity utilization reaches 70%.
Facts
耐特(8058-TW) is expected to list on Nov. 19, with public bidding from Nov. 4 to 6, a bidding floor price of 62.5 yuan and a tentative underwriting price of 80 yuan.
耐特's consolidated revenue from 2023 to 2025 was 2.101 billion yuan, 2.37 billion yuan and 2.468 billion yuan respectively, with earnings per share of 1.06 yuan, 2.27 yuan and 1.95 yuan respectively.
The share of semiconductor- and BBU-related materials rose from 3.59% in 2023 to 25.76% in the first half of 2026.
耐特's Changhua plant has 13 production lines, including 2 dedicated semiconductor lines and 2 dedicated IC Tray lines, and its Shanghai plant has 7 production lines, of which 2 are dedicated semiconductor lines.
Glimmer of hope in 大同 China CPT settlement case; nearly 10 billion yuan in losses may be reversed, estimated to contribute 4.6 yuan to pre-tax earnings per share
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
大同(2371-TW) has reached a glimmer of hope for settlement in the 中國華映 case, resolving to target a settlement amount of 768 million yuan in renminbi. The move could allow the company to reverse nearly 10 billion yuan in losses and lift pre-tax earnings per share by about 4.6 yuan, significantly reducing the burden of the original ruling.
Facts
大同 and 中國華映 have resolved to target a settlement amount of 768 million yuan in renminbi.
If the settlement documents are signed, 大同 could reverse nearly 10 billion yuan in losses.
After the settlement, pre-tax earnings per share could be boosted by 4.6 yuan.
中國最高人民法院 ruled that 大同 bears joint and several liability for repayment, awarding damages of 3.029 billion yuan in renminbi.
大同 recognized the full loss of 13.567 billion yuan in one lump sum in the fourth quarter of last year.
According to self-reported figures through the third quarter of this year, the CPT case carries remaining liabilities of about 2.803 billion yuan in renminbi on the books.
The awarded damages will be reduced by 74.6%.
The expected reversal gain is about 2.035 billion yuan in renminbi.
[US Midterm Elections] Which US stocks would be affected if Congress changes hands? Understanding defense, healthcare, crypto and AI at a glance
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This article analyzes the impact of the US midterm election results on the defense, healthcare, crypto and AI industries. If the Democratic Party controls Congress, defense budget allocations could change, healthcare subsidy cuts could be delayed, and bank capital rules and the grid cost burden on the tech industry could be affected.
Facts
According to 摩根士丹利 statistics, when a Republican president is in office and the two parties split control of the House and Senate after the midterms, the S&P 500 index has risen an average of 23% in the year after the election.
For fiscal year 2027, the White House has proposed a defense budget request of 1.5 trillion US dollars, and is seeking 87.6 billion US dollars in supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026.
The tax cut and spending bill Trump signed last year is estimated to cut cumulative federal Medicaid spending by 911 billion US dollars through 2034.
Health insurer Molina Healthcare had 32.2 billion US dollars in premium revenue from Medicaid last year, accounting for 75% of its premium revenue.
Federal regulators estimate that the current proposal could lower capital requirements for large banks by about 4.8%.
A CNBC October survey shows that 63% of registered voters oppose building a data center within 10 miles of their homes.
In September, the House passed a bill by a vote of 417 to 3 requiring state regulators to assess whether large data centers should bear the cost of new power facilities.
日本央行 locks in December rate hike, but uncertainty over the neutral rate clouds the outlook
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
日本央行 held rates at 1.25% and is expected to raise them to 1.5% in December, but uncertainty over the neutral rate and concern over tightening credit for small and midsize businesses cloud the outlook.
Facts
At its latest policy meeting, 日本央行 kept its policy rate at around 1.25%.
[US Midterm Elections] Why do governor races move AI stocks? 10 races bear on 2.5 trillion US dollars in investment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In the US midterm elections, governor and Senate races have become a Wall Street focus because they involve data center permitting authority and crypto and bank regulatory policy. 10 governor races bear on 2.5 trillion US dollars in investment, the crypto industry has poured heavy money into the Ohio race, and the bank swipe-fee issue has drawn bipartisan attention.
Facts
Beacon Policy Advisors estimates that 10 gubernatorial elections will affect 2.5 trillion dollars in planned investment.
The crypto industry has put more than 50 million dollars into a Senate race in Ohio.
Taiwan stocks' slump has a reason! 5.3 billion dollars dumped in a single week, the worst among Asian stocks; Franklin reveals where the money is going next
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
富蘭克林證券投顧 analysis points out that, amid doubts about AI investment returns triggered by US tech earnings reports, global capital is accelerating its exit from Asian stocks and returning to the US market. Last week, foreign investors net sold 5.32 billion dollars of Taiwan stocks, a record for Asian markets. It recommends that investors adopt a diversified allocation strategy and focus on defensive industries and AI supply chain-related targets.
Facts
Taiwan stocks saw net foreign selling of 5.32 billion dollars in a single week, far higher than markets such as South Korea and Indonesia, making Taiwan the region with the heaviest selling pressure among major Asian stock markets.
Over the past week, equity ETFs overall attracted 66.57 billion dollars in net inflows, of which the US market took 34.904 billion dollars.
After US tech giants such as Amazon, Alphabet (Google) and Intel released their earnings reports, concerns emerged in the market that AI investment spending is too high.
India bucked the trend, attracting 1.15 billion dollars in net foreign buying, and Malaysia also received 79 million dollars in inflows.
Foreign investors have net sold 73.419 billion dollars of Taiwan stocks so far this year.
Technology ETFs still ranked first with 3.483 billion dollars in net inflows, followed by financial and healthcare stocks.
Leverage frenzy + AI spending anxiety! Strategist: The four-year US stock bull market may end within 6-12 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Macro Ops founder Alex Barrow warns that, because of investors' highly leveraged positions and anxiety over AI infrastructure spending, the US stock bull market may peak within 6-12 months. He recommends raising cash levels and diversifying holdings, while remaining bullish on memory chips and related energy sectors.
Facts
Macro Ops founder Alex Barrow predicts the US stock bull market may end within the next 6 to 12 months.
Hedge funds and retail investors are expanding their equity holdings and increasing borrowing to invest, driving overall risk positions higher.
高盛 expects the pace of AI investment growth to be nearing its peak.
Barrow's team recently re-established a position in 美光科技.
Strong shipments of high-end glass fiber cloth + product mix optimization: 台玻 turns profitable in first 3 quarters with EPS of 1.57 yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
台玻's net profit after tax for the first 3 quarters of 2026 reached 4.564 billion yuan, a turnaround from losses, with EPS of 1.57 yuan. In the third quarter, thanks to strong shipments of high-end glass fiber cloth, single-quarter net profit reached 2.705 billion yuan, and institutional investors maintained a buy recommendation.
Facts
台玻's net profit after tax for the first 3 quarters of 2026 was 4.564 billion yuan
台玻's net profit after tax in the third quarter of this year was 2.705 billion yuan, up 113.56% quarter on quarter
台玻's cumulative earnings per share (EPS) reached 1.57 yuan
台玻 posted a net loss of 960 million yuan in the first 3 quarters of last year
Low CTE products feature a low coefficient of thermal expansion, high mechanical toughness and good electrical insulation
Low Dk1 and Low Dk2 glass fiber cloth feature low dielectric loss
台玻's high-end glass fiber cloth and T-glass products have passed certification by major domestic and international manufacturers and supply chains
Eurozone October manufacturing PMI dips slightly to 52.7, facing inflation and supply chain pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
標普全球 reported that the final eurozone manufacturing PMI for October was 52.7, continuing a steady expansion. Despite headwinds from supply chain strains and soaring costs, export orders grew significantly, but rising inflationary pressure may force the European Central Bank to keep raising interest rates.
Facts
The final eurozone manufacturing PMI for October was 52.7
Manufacturing activity in France and Italy is in contraction
Original出口訂單創下逾4年半以來最大增幅
The factory output index slowed from 53.6 in September to 52.8
Manufacturers have increased employee headcount for the third consecutive month
Supply chain strains extended delivery times to the worst level since June
Input cost inflation climbed to one of its highest levels in the past 4 years
Companies mentioned：標普全球、S&P Global、S&P Global Market Intelligence
TrendForce: AI networking and interconnect output value forecast to reach 279.8 billion dollars in 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
TrendForce has released its latest AI Infra industry research, forecasting that global AI networking and interconnect output value will reach 279.8 billion dollars in 2027, a compound annual growth rate of 95%. The focus of market growth extends to accelerator high-speed interconnects and network cards, and the shipment mix and network topology of each AI chip platform will become key.
Facts
Global AI networking and interconnect output value is forecast to grow from 37.9 billion dollars in 2024 to 279.8 billion dollars in 2027.
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the AI networking and interconnect market from 2024 to 2027 is 95%.
Switches remain the largest source of output value, expected to reach 105 billion dollars in 2027, accounting for nearly 38%.
Output value of network interface cards and data processors (NIC/DPU) will grow more than 100% year on year in 2027, to 57.4 billion dollars.
Pluggable optical modules, driven by high-speed specification upgrades, are expected to reach 84.1 billion dollars in output value in 2027.
Scale-up's share of AI networking output value will rise from 11% in 2024 to 24% in 2027.
TrendForce forecasts that pluggable optical module revenue will grow 76% year on year in 2027, with 1.6T contributing about 56% of revenue.
Capital Group's 00982A proposes a 0.78 yuan distribution, another record high; annualized distribution rate exceeds 15%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
群益投信 announced that the 6th distribution of 00982A will be 0.78 yuan, with an annualized distribution rate above 15%, a record high. Thanks to its AI theme and active management strategy, the fund has a cumulative return above 130% and continues to draw investor attention.
Facts
Capital Taiwan Strong Momentum (00982A-TW) announced details of its 6th distribution, with an estimated payout of 0.78 yuan per share.
00982A's estimated single distribution rate is about 3.78%, and its annualized distribution rate is about 15.11%.
00982A's ex-dividend date is set for Nov. 17, and the income distribution payment date is set for Dec. 11.
Since its listing in late May 2025, 00982A has a cumulative total return of more than 130%.
00982A has had a distribution rate above 10% for three consecutive quarters, a record for quarterly-distribution active ETFs.
00982A has also filled its dividend gap every time, giving more than 176,000 investors both income and gains.
00982A uses qualitative and quantitative strategies to pick stocks, with holdings covering large-cap growth stocks and small- and mid-cap potential stocks.
Joining forces to win over the wealthy! DBS Bank and 安達人壽 roll out 3 major high-net-worth services including premium financing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
安達人壽 and 星展銀行（台灣） launched their partnership on Oct. 21, introducing a high-net-worth advisory service themed on "legacy." Combining insurance products with the bank's channel strengths, the two sides offer premium financing, premium privileges and dedicated consultation to help high-net-worth clients with family asset allocation and generational legacy planning.
Facts
安達人壽 and 星展銀行（台灣） jointly held the "豐盛盈家 Legacy Private Gathering" on Oct. 21 and announced their partnership.
The core theme of the partnership is "legacy," aimed at meeting the wealth management needs of high-net-worth clients.
安達人壽 will work with the world's leading concierge service provider 奧思禮 (Aspire Lifestyles) to launch a premium service membership system.
Premium service members will receive private jet membership, a Kitchen Tour of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, and exclusive privileges from 星野集團.
The parent company of 安達人壽 is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CB-US.
蘋果 is about to report earnings. Revenue is forecast to rise 11% year over year, but net income growth is only 6%, a six-quarter low, mainly due to memory price hikes. New CEO 特納斯 will lead the earnings call, and the market is focused on whether new product sales and the AI strategy can ease cost pressures.
Facts
Wall Street expects 蘋果's revenue last quarter to rise nearly 11% year over year.
蘋果's net income last quarter is estimated at about $29.04 billion, with growth likely only about 6%.
蘋果's fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter revenue is estimated at $113.39 billion.
The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 in the United States.
美國銀行 estimates that Duo buyers have to wait an average of 79 days for delivery.
蘋果's stock has risen about 27% so far this year.
Analysts expect 蘋果's services revenue last quarter to rise nearly 10% year over year to $31.56 billion.
After 幣安 Rapidly Lost $3.6 Billion in Funds, the Pace of Withdrawals Has Slowed as Users Weigh Security Risks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
幣安 lost $6.3 billion in an attack by North Korean hackers. After withdrawals resumed, $3.64 billion flowed out, but the pace has slowed. 幣安 has pledged to cover the losses, and the market reaction has been relatively mild, with no widespread panic.
Facts
幣安 was attacked by a North Korean hacker group, which stole as much as $6.3 billion in assets.
In the first 9.5 hours after 幣安 resumed withdrawals, net outflows reached $3.64 billion.
幣安 has pledged to bear the stolen funds itself, rather than have users bear them.
The withdrawals amount to only about 2.1% of 幣安's total assets of more than $150 billion.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $643 million in outflows.
More than $1.3 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated.