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China is hosting the APEC summit this year, and this year's foreign affairs and trade ministerial meeting has switched to a video format. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the decision was made after considering various factors and with a view to ensuring effectiveness.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、北京日報、長安街知事、金融時報
Taiwan's ambassador to the Holy See Ho Chung-yi and his wife visited 聖母聖心會 in Belgium, donating 2 prints by Taiwanese artist Hsieh Sheng-min to the religious order and supporting renovations to its museum and its humanitarian aid program.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、駐教廷大使館、聖母聖心會、CICM、台灣亞洲大學、羅馬宗座傳信大學、駐歐盟兼駐比利時代表處
A glitch in 永豐銀行's new online banking system led to mass unauthorized transfers from some accounts. The bank has suspended the service and returned all funds to customers.
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Companies mentioned：永豐銀行、台北富邦銀行、刑事警察局
Original立法院三讀通過老人福利法修正案，規定符合條件之65歲以上長者免繳健保費，衛福部預估達83%長輩符合資格。牙醫師公會、職能治療師公會及護理師護士公會等三大醫護團體齊發聲明，憂慮此舉將加劇世代不公、動搖健保財務根基並排擠醫療資源，呼籲行政院依法嚴正把關並檢視財務配套。
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Companies mentioned：中央訊息、中央社、立法院、行政院、衛福部、全民健康保險、牙醫師公會全國聯合會、中華牙醫師公會全國聯合會、職能治療師公會全國聯合會、中華民國職能治療師公會全國聯合會、護理師護士公會全國聯合會、中華民國護理師護士公會全聯會
The official policy presentation for the Kaohsiung mayoral election will be held on Nov. 14, with 5 candidates presenting their platforms and no questions or debate. Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en has begun campaigning across county and city lines, while Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Jui-lung joined Puma Shen remotely to ramp up campaigning.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、慶聯有線電視公司、Facebook
A major surnamed Wu with the Army's 206th Brigade died of acute myocardial infarction. His sister wrote a letter thanking the unit for helping with funeral arrangements and urging the public not to use the incident to criticize the military and damage morale. The Army said it would conduct a thorough review of the cause.
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Companies mentioned：國軍桃園總醫院、三軍總醫院、中央社
Original中華郵政取得日本株式會社寶可夢授權，將於11月20日發行「寶可夢郵票小全張」並發售7款集郵商品，預計總業績達5972萬元。
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Companies mentioned：中華郵政、日本株式會社寶可夢、The Pokémon Company、中央社
合勤控 Chief Operating Officer Lin Chin-lan said the Vietnam production base began trial production this year and is expected to ramp up in 2027. The company is optimistic about growth in South and Southeast Asia and plans to deepen its presence among tier-one telecom operators and launch new products such as Wi-Fi 8.
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Companies mentioned：合勤控、中央社
Tainan City announced its 16th imported dengue case, involving a man in his 20s from Guanmiao District who was infected while doing business in the Philippines in September and tested positive after entering Taiwan on Nov. 1. The Health Bureau has launched prevention measures, and the cumulative number of dengue cases in Taiwan has reached 231.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、中央訊息、衛生福利部疾病管制署、台南市政府衛生局、台南市登革熱防治中心
The Ministry of Economic Affairs has coordinated with 大統益, 長輝 and 台糖 to increase monthly cooking oil production by 4400 tons to stabilize supply. 台糖 is expected to add another 700 tons from December. The ministry is also encouraging increased imports by cutting import tariffs and helping 89 businesses obtain raw materials to ease market pressure.
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Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、大統益、長輝、台糖
The Kaohsiung City Social Affairs Bureau announced a pilot program starting Nov. 1 to reward senior- and disability-friendly taxi drivers for expanding service capacity. Drivers will receive an extra NT$5 for each completed transaction using Senior Citizen or Disability cards for social welfare points. As of the end of September, 4243 taxis had joined the program.
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Companies mentioned：一卡通
Original民主進步黨基隆市長參選人童子瑋邀請副總統蕭美琴到基隆關懷新住民並品嚐泰式料理，同時提出當選後設立「族群關係處」以整合資源照顧新住民、原住民及不同族群，並結合文化推廣與青年住宅政策。
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Companies mentioned：中央社、民主進步黨
Original陸軍六軍團所屬聯兵第542旅1輛M109A5自走砲車於營區內執行戰備任務時起火，造成車長李姓士官燒燙傷，無生命危險；國防部長顧立雄表示將進一步釐清原因。
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Three years after its launch, the Ministry of Agriculture's Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency's “Natural Carbon Sink and Biodiversity Project Matching Platform” has linked 50 companies and facilitated 60 projects, with cumulative investment reaching NT$1億1431萬元. The projects are expected to generate annual emissions reductions of 842 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
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Companies mentioned：台積電、聯邦銀行、中華電信、豐順營造
台東縣政府 established the Green Island Cultural Health Station, completing a network of 116 stations across 16 townships and cities. The stations serve more than 4,200 older adults, the highest number nationwide. The Green Island Cultural Health Station provides Indigenous older adults with care, health promotion, cultural and recreational activities, and nutritious meals, helping address gaps in care services in outlying islands.
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Companies mentioned：台東縣政府、原住民族委員會、台東縣議會
環球晶’s board resolved to issue US$500 million in privately placed unsecured convertible bonds, to be fully subscribed by 美光科技, deepening the companies’ 10-year long-term supply agreement and strategic partnership.
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Companies mentioned：環球晶、美光科技、Micron、中央社
A rockfall accident occurred at Momonal Waterfall in Wujie, Ren'ai Township, Nantou County. A woman aged about 52 was struck in the head and face, causing her eyeball to fall out. Rescuers used motorcycles to reach the site along a narrow trail before taking her to hospital for treatment.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、南投縣政府消防局、埔里基督教醫院、神鷹搜救隊
Multiple accounts at 永豐銀行 were hit by unauthorized transfers totaling 100,000; 68 people have filed police reports. 北富銀 said it immediately placed the accounts on a withdrawal-restriction list after receiving reports and is assisting customers with the return of the funds.
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Companies mentioned：永豐銀行、台北富邦銀行、北富銀
美光’s Taoyuan union and employees from its Taichung plant petitioned 中科管理局, questioning the withdrawal of the Oct. 22 labor dispute mediation case without confirmation by the members’ representatives’ assembly and saying it harmed workers’ rights. 中科管理局 responded that it had acted in accordance with the law and respected the decision to voluntarily apply for withdrawal after the labor and management sides reached an agreement.
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Companies mentioned：美光、中科管理局
The Nov. 3, 2026 ASEAN Briefing covers financial and economic developments across several countries: Vietnam’s trade volume for the first 10 months topped $1 trillion for the first time; companies from Laos and 新加坡 signed a green electricity memorandum; MoneySmart suffered a cybersecurity breach; the Philippines’ manufacturing PMI contracted for two consecutive months; the Chin people held a harvest festival in Myanmar; Malaysia forecast trade surplus growth; Thailand plans to adjust the excise tax on imported electric vehicles; Cambodia hosted a Francophonie summit; and Indonesia’s inflation edged down in October.
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Companies mentioned：越南工貿部、Viet Nam News、世界貿易組織、WTO、寮國電力公司、EDL、Phongsubthavy集團、新加坡大士能源、Tuas Power、Vientiane Times、MoneySmart、新加坡、香港、CNA、新加坡亞洲新聞台、新加坡金融管理局、標普全球、S&P Global、BusinessWorld、建設部、Global New Light of Myanmar、馬來西亞外貿發展局、MATRADE、Malay Mail、頭條新聞、柬中時報
Original疾管署公布1例南部30多歲女性因流感病逝個案，該名女性未接種疫苗且患有氣喘與肥胖。疾管署預估流感疫情最快下週脫離流行期，但農曆年前恐再迎高峰，呼籲民眾踴躍接種疫苗。
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Companies mentioned：疾管署、衛生福利部疾病管制署、中央社
Before his term ends, New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi reshuffled his cabinet. Deputy Mayor Chu Ti-chih was demoted to deputy secretary-general before the transfer deadline to retain his career civil servant status, while most other department heads also became advisers, consultants or chief technical officers before serving as acting heads.
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The second batch of 3 of the 66 F-16V fighter jets purchased by the Air Force has taken off from 洛馬公司's factory in the United States. The jets are expected to arrive at Zhi-Hang Air Force Base in Taitung soon via Hawaii and Guam.
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Companies mentioned：洛馬公司
The New Taiwan dollar closed at 32.76 against the US dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market, plunging 1.68 jiao, with turnover reaching US$3.938 billion.
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On the 80th anniversary of the promulgation of Japan's Constitution, the ruling coalition (the 自民黨 and the Japan Innovation Party) is actively pushing for constitutional revision. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi intends to submit a revision proposal as soon as possible, but the ruling and opposition camps have yet to reach consensus, leaving the timeline unclear.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、時事通信社、共同社、自民黨、日本維新會、公明黨、社會黨、民主黨、盟軍總司令部、GHQ
After visiting China, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Chinese President Xi Jinping was not interested in holding a trilateral summit of the United States, Russia and China during APEC to discuss the situation in Ukraine, viewing it as a European conflict.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、德國之聲中文網、香港明報、德國廣播公司、ARD
To prepare for the upcoming APEC leaders' summit in Shenzhen, the city government announced that low-altitude flight controls would be implemented in phases starting on the 7th. From the 11th to the 21st, drones, helicopters, kites, sky lanterns and other objects will be banned from flying throughout the city.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、香港星島日報、深圳市人民政府、廣東省公安廳
Original教育部揭曉115年度國家產學大師獎，由台北科技大學教授姚立德與高雄科技大學教授陳政任獲得殊榮。
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Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、教育部、國科會、經濟部、台北科技大學、高雄科技大學
Original英國金融時報報導，中國證監會指示投行暫緩IPO及現有股東大型發售交易，以提振低迷股市。
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Companies mentioned：英國金融時報、Financial Times、中央社、中國證券監督管理委員會、紐約時報
The New Taipei City government plans to build a traffic police unit and community activity center in Banqiao's Riverside Park, drawing opposition from nearby residents and tree-protection groups concerned about the impact on old trees and the safety of schoolchildren. They are demanding that the plan be scrapped. 板橋警分局 said the project is still in the planning stage and that it will take a broad range of opinions into account.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣樹人會、板橋警分局、國光國小
A quail farm in Yanpu Township, Pingtung County, was confirmed to have an H5N1 subtype highly pathogenic avian influenza infection. The animal disease control center has culled 48,977 quail and carried out disinfection and monitoring measures.
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Despite rescue measures announced by the Chinese government, all 3 major Chinese stock indexes fell. The Shanghai Composite, Shenzhen Component and ChiNext indexes dropped 0.82%, 1.21% and 2.73%, respectively, while trading volume in Shanghai and Shenzhen contracted.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、中國央行、金融監管總局、證監會
The US midterm elections will be held on Nov. 3. Because counting mail-in ballots takes time, results in some races may take days to determine. Forecasts suggest Democrats could win majorities in both the House and Senate, creating a "blue wave."
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Companies mentioned：中央社、美聯社、Axios新聞網、庫克政治報告、真清晰政治網站
輝達 is asking data center partners to reduce their reliance on Chinese customers, with more than 51% of services required to be supplied by non-Chinese firms. The move is intended to comply with US export controls and limit China's AI development, creating compliance challenges for operators and volatility in chip prices.
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Companies mentioned：輝達、Nvidia、金融時報、Financial Times、Anthropic、OpenAI
The 9th China International Import Expo will be held in Shanghai from Oct. 5 to 10. Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang will attend the opening ceremony and deliver a keynote speech. The expo will bring together 162 countries, regions and international organizations, with 4,142 overseas companies exhibiting across more than 440,000 square meters.
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Companies mentioned：中國商務部、新華社、中央社
President Lai Ching-te visited Nantou County to pay his respects at a temple, saying the central government would provide construction funding to Nantou regardless of whether its county magistrate and legislator belong to the Kuomintang. He said central government funding for Nantou had exceeded NT$30 billion, and explained that increases to the old-age farmers' welfare allowance and national pension payments had been delayed because the Legislative Yuan had not passed the budget.
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Hong Kong influencer Toyz (Liu Weijian) was sentenced to prison for selling cannabis vape cartridges. After being released on parole in October this year, he was ordered by 台中高分檢 to be deported instead of being placed under probation supervision. 移民署's 彰化專勤隊 carried out his forced deportation today.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、移民署、台中高分檢、台灣高等法院台中分院、台灣高等檢察署台中檢察分署、法務部矯正署彰化監獄、移民署中區事務大隊、彰化專勤隊、彰化縣專勤隊
The CVF2026 Cat Video Fest will make its Taiwan debut on Nov. 6. It is being distributed by 詠利揚公司, and some of the box office proceeds will be donated to the Stray Animals Garden Association.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、喜樂時代影城、龍騰建設、詠利揚公司、永吉生醫
In recent weeks, Russian forces have attacked merchant ships in the Black Sea with drones, leaving at least 30 crew members dead or missing and making the Black Sea the world’s deadliest shipping route. The attacks have spread to Romania’s and Bulgaria’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zones. Some NATO members have strengthened their defensive deployments, driving up shipping insurance rates and disrupting Ukrainian grain exports.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、美國有線電視新聞網、CNN、安布雷
The campaign office of Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang has unveiled its “Coding Task Force,” comprising nearly 250 engineers and cross-disciplinary professionals. The team will continue open-source development of 34 municipal prototypes produced at a hackathon, to serve as a reference for future governance.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、台北市政府
Former 台視 lead anchor Gu An-sheng died peacefully around noon today, aged 83. Veteran media figure Yeh Shu-shan confirmed the news in a post and expressed her condolences. 台視 said it was deeply saddened and grieved, and would respect the family’s wishes and offer assistance.
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Companies mentioned：台視、中央社
In an article in the People’s Daily, Wang Huning explained that the CCP faces tasks that are “三 more arduous” internationally, domestically and within the Party, and stressed its anti-corruption approach and focus on tackling corruption in key areas.
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Original內政部都市計畫委員會通過多項高雄重大都市計畫，包括大林蒲遷村安置地、岡山聖森路產業用地及捷運黃線Y8、Y18站聯開案，推動建設進展。
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Companies mentioned：中央社、內政部、高雄市政府都市發展局、經濟部、行政院
Hong Kong and mainland China have reached an airport cooperation plan, “Interconnected Trunk and Feeder Routes, Integrated Network,” using Hong Kong International Airport as a hub connecting the two sides and overseas destinations. The first pilot routes are “Hangzhou-Hong Kong Connect to the World” and “Hubei-Hong Kong Connect to the World,” offering through-checked baggage and seamless transfers. Tickets are now on sale, and the program will later be extended to other mainland airports.
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Companies mentioned：中國民用航空局、香港機場管理局、中國航信系統
Taiwan stocks plunged 1,612.60 points today to close at 43,307.54, with turnover of NT$928.058 billion. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net sales of NT$107.306 billion, the 8th-largest on record.
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Taiwan stocks closed down 1,612.60 points at 43,307.54, the 7th-largest drop on record. Heavy foreign investor outflows pushed the New Taiwan dollar below 32.8 intraday, with a low of 32.86, its weakest level in more than 1-and-a-half years.
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Original民團推估台灣人均飲食碳足跡10年增1成，呼籲政府將蔬食減碳納入ESG並建立食材碳足跡數據。
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觀光署 will hold a “SMART: 5 Tips for Smart Travel” awareness campaign at the Taiwan International Travel Fair from Nov. 6 to 9, reminding the public to consider travel safety when choosing a travel agency, making payments, reviewing contracts, planning itineraries and arranging insurance.
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Companies mentioned：觀光署、品保協會、中央社
The National Security Bureau said the government has begun the legislative amendment process to consider expanding the scope of regulations, including the Anti-Infiltration Act, to prevent acts that endanger personal freedom and safety. These include surveillance, harassment, threats or violent attacks in Taiwan at the direction of, or under the commission or funding of, foreign hostile forces. Such acts would be punishable or subject to enhanced penalties to strengthen deterrence.
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Original宏碁表示，受雙11旺季助攻，儘管面臨零組件漲價與缺料挑戰，今年前10月台灣消費PC出貨量年增15%，預期全年增長將超越此水準。
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Companies mentioned：宏碁、中央社
Original信邦10月營收達33.88億元，年增逾3成，連續7個月創新高；前10月累計營收305.72億元亦創歷年同期新高。
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Companies mentioned：信邦、中央社
Army Sixth Corps Command confirmed that 1 M109A5 self-propelled howitzer belonging to the 542nd Brigade caught fire while carrying out a combat-readiness mission inside the base. An NCO surnamed Lee suffered 2nd-degree burns to his face and limbs and was taken to hospital for treatment. His life is not in danger.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、國軍桃園總醫院
澳洲儲備銀行 raised its benchmark interest rate by 1 quarter-point to 4.85%, an 18-year high, citing inflation fueled by the Middle East conflict and price increases driven by AI investment.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、澳洲儲備銀行、Reserve Bank of Australia
聖安德魯斯大學 Principal Sally Mapstone led a delegation on its first visit to 中研院. The two sides held discussions on East Asian studies, geopolitics and talent development, and are considering establishing a "Taiwan Studies Chair" to deepen cooperation.
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Companies mentioned：中研院、聖安德魯斯大學、中央社、教育部、台灣大學、政治大學、國家圖書館
Responding to controversy over the 寶林茶室 case, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said the city government collected biological evidence immediately to support subsequent prosecutions. He also mentioned the Department of Legal Affairs' assistance with a class-action lawsuit by victims and campaign support for a KMT candidate.
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Companies mentioned：寶林茶室、遠東百貨A13、中央社
福壽實業股份有限公司 applied to put its oil products back on shelves. After review by the Taichung City Food Safety Office and third-party testing for benzo[a]pyrene, all 13 samples met the requirements, and the sale of about 1205 metric tons of oil was approved.
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Companies mentioned：福壽實業股份有限公司、福壽公司、衛福部、中央社
印度台北協會 will hold a Diwali celebration at Fisherman's Wharf in Tamsui, New Taipei City, on 11/7, with a performance by 成功高中管樂團 and Indian food and DIY activities. To celebrate 長榮航空's planned launch of direct flights between Taiwan and India on 12/1, 2 free round-trip tickets from Taipei to Delhi will be given away at the event.
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Companies mentioned：印度台北協會、成功高中管樂團、長榮航空
According to Open Secrets and FEC data, spending on the U.S. midterm elections is expected to hit a record US$11.9 billion. Billionaire Elon Musk has poured nearly US$500 million into supporting Republicans, making him the biggest donor; Bloomberg is the Democrats' largest donor. Much of the money is going to super PACs and television ads.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、公開秘密、Open Secrets、英國廣播公司、BBC、BBC Verify、布瑞南司法中心、Brennan Center for Justice、喬索爾公司、Geosor Corp、政策改革基金會、Fund for Policy Reform、美國政治行動委員會、America PAC、參議院領袖基金、Senate Leadership Fund、Ripple、Coinbase、AdImpact
台達電 shares halved, and its market value fell behind 鴻海, pushing it out of the top 3. An institutional investor meeting showed that Q3 profit rose year over year but fell quarter over quarter, while the gross margin hit a 6-quarter low. Chairman Cheng Ping expects revenue to grow in Q4.
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Companies mentioned：台達電、鴻海、台灣證券交易所、台積電、聯發科
The Taichung City Food Safety Office approved about 1205 metric tons of 福壽 oil products to return to shelves. 食藥署 said it respects local authority and that the matter was handled in accordance with regulations.
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Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、食藥署、福壽、泰山、福懋公司、中央社
Original陸軍六軍團所屬聯兵第542旅一輛M109A5自走砲車於營區內執行戰備任務時起火，造成李姓士官燒燙傷送醫，無生命危險。
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Marvell Technology announced an all-stock deal valued at US$115 billion to acquire Lumentum, in one of the largest technology mergers and acquisitions in history. The deal aims to secure optical technology to counter rival 博通 and capitalize on AI opportunities.
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Companies mentioned：美滿電子科技公司、Marvell Technology、Lumentum、博通、Broadcom、輝達、Nvidia、中央社
Kaohsiung Criminal Investigation Corps busted a drug ring at a home in Siaogang District and arrested 10 people. The group specialized in making etomidate vape oil to order. Police also found an illegally kept Formosan macaque and evidence of various drugs at the scene.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、高雄市警察局刑事警察大隊、鹽埕分局、保安警察大隊特勤中隊霹靂小組、高雄地檢署、毒品危害防制中心
Original那斯達克執行副董事長奈特在金管會台灣週開幕式表示，台積電已成為全球第7大企業及市值最大的非美國企業，台灣股票市場總市值躍居全球第4；他肯定台灣經濟表現與勤奮精神，並指出那斯達克正推動基礎設施現代化及AI應用。
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Companies mentioned：那斯達克、台積電、金管會、美國證券交易委員會、SEC
Taiwan stocks plunged 1612.60 points today to close at 43307.54, marking the 7th-largest point drop on record, with trading value of NT$928.058 billion. Selling pressure battered CPO concept stocks, with several hitting limit-down, while IT services and cybersecurity shares strengthened. Plastics stocks plunged.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電、幣安、仁大資訊、全景軟體、大世科、旺矽、華星光、訊芯-KY、聯亞、全新、光聖、聯鈞、波若威、上詮、穎崴、台塑、南亞、台化、台塑化
The WTT Frankfurt Champions tournament is underway, with Taiwanese players Lin Yun-ju, Cheng I-ching and Peng Yu-han competing. Lin won the title in 2023 and is aiming for his 2nd career title this year. In the women's singles, Cheng faces Brazil's Bruna Takahashi in the first round, while Peng takes on Romania's Bernadette Szocs.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、世界桌球大聯盟、WTT
Democratic Progressive Party Keelung mayoral candidate Tung Tzu-wei pledged to introduce shared mobility if elected, and joined Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim for her first YouBike ride into Keelung to try out the cycling path.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、YouBike、台鐵
Original香港支援在囚人士組織「候鳥」表示，逾60本從台灣進口的書籍遭香港海關引用「港區國安法」實施細則查扣，海關回應稱若發現具煽動意圖物品將依法處理。
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Companies mentioned：候鳥、中央社、香港海關、警方國安處、香港01、明報、港府
A customer reported what appeared to be a snail-shell foreign object in a 台鐵 bento. 台鐵 apologized and said it would handle a refund, while launching an investigation to trace the ingredients and review the production process to strengthen quality inspections.
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Companies mentioned：台鐵、台鐵公司、高雄餐旅分處、中央社
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar announced that government departments and financial institutions would hold a series of meetings to assess risks from cyberattacks and geopolitical threats. The National Security Council has discussed response mechanisms and said Malaysia could become a target because of its digital infrastructure and positions.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社
時代力量 councilor Lin Yen-fu and others proposed 3 ways to improve commuting to Hsinchu Science Park: bus connections, signal priority and motorcycle safety. They urged the Hsinchu County and City governments to submit concrete plans.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、時代力量、國家科學及技術委員會新竹科學園區管理局、交通部高速公路局
To promote the referendum to end the nuclear-free homeland policy, 國民黨 launched a nuclear energy referendum website providing information. Wu Yi-ting, deputy executive director of the 國民黨 think tank, urged the public to support restarting nuclear power plants. Former Interior Minister Lee Hung-yuan stressed that AI development requires stable, low-carbon electricity and questioned the gap between the planned shutdown of Nuclear Plant No. 3 in 2025 and its restart in 2026. Huang Shih-hsiu, founder of Nuclear MythBusters, said public opinion favored “using nuclear power to support green energy.”
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Companies mentioned：國民黨、中央社、民進黨
荒野保護協會 released the results of a survey of waste in the Zhuoshui River, finding an average of 361 bags per kilometer and a total of 39,213.5 bags, the highest figure on record. A follow-up survey of the Tamsui River found that the amount of waste had fallen by about 65%.
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Companies mentioned：荒野保護協會、中央社
Thai golf prodigy Aiyawarin, 15, died after suffering severe injuries from a lightning strike while competing in a junior golf tournament in Chachoengsao province. Her family questioned whether organizers delayed suspending play despite warnings of thunderstorms.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、泰國公共電視台、Thai PBS、曼谷郵報、Bangkok Post
Taiwan is pouring investment into unmanned vehicles to counter military pressure from China, drawing companies from the United States, Singapore and other countries to gather in Tainan to showcase technology and compete for defense business. The Legislative Yuan passed a related budget of NT$240 billion, while the Coast Guard Administration is also procuring unmanned surface vehicles from U.S. company MARTAC, hoping to combine its AI and semiconductor strengths to build a regional hub.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、Maritime Tactical Systems、MARTAC、全球台灣研究中心、Global Taiwan Institute、國防安全研究院、星鏈、Starlink
November electronic and financial futures both fell, while the Taipei stock market closed down 1,612.60 points at 43,307.54.
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Original嘉義縣文化基金會串聯義竹鄉官和、官順社區及和順國小師生，由陶藝家李俊蘭指導，以陶土共創高達3公尺的地景藝術「和順萬象．走讀世界」並揭幕，融合在地農漁元素與教育理念。
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Companies mentioned：嘉義縣文化基金會、中央社、和順國小
Chiayi City's West District civic sports center is set to open. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Wang Meihui invited Sports Minister Lee Yang to inspect the facility. They later visited Chiayi Municipal Baseball Stadium to discuss improvements to its lighting and screen equipment.
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Personal passport information belonging to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and more than 100 officials was leaked online for nearly 5 months. 韓國外交部 has replaced the passports of all affected individuals and removed the data, while launching an interagency investigation.
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Companies mentioned：中央訊息、法新社、VirusTotal、路透社、韓國放送公社、KBS、韓國外交部、警察廳、總統府
November Taiwan index futures closed at 43,376 points, down 1,851 points; Taiwan stocks ended down 1,612.60 points at 43,307.54.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣期貨交易所
Taiwan stocks opened lower and fell throughout the day, ending down 1,612.60 points at 43,307.54, the 7th-biggest point drop on record, with a decline of 3.59%. Market heavyweight 台積電 fell NT$35, while other major stocks, including 鴻海, 聯發科 and 台達電, also declined.
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Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電
數發部 Deputy Minister Yang Chia-ling announced the formation of an advanced AI cybersecurity risk response task force, bringing together relevant ministries and agencies overseeing critical infrastructure to speed up the development of protective strategies and work with industry to build a resilient cybersecurity system. The decision was announced at the “2026 Taiwan Cybersecurity Incident Response Annual Conference,” with short-term strategies for addressing AI threats including system audits and vulnerability fixes.
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Companies mentioned：數發部、資安署、TWCERT/CC、台灣電腦網路危機處理暨協調中心、資安院、台大醫院
Wang Zhiyuan, son of Wang Daohan, the first president of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits, and a retired People's Liberation Army deputy theater-level officer, died in Beijing on Oct. 2 after medical treatment failed to save him. He was 85.
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菲律賓氣象局 predicts the entire country could face severe drought by the end of March 2027. The government is arranging rice imports and strengthening labor protections, while businesses are concerned about operational pressures from food price and exchange rate fluctuations.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、菲律賓氣象局、PAGASA、菲律賓科技部、菲律賓農業部、菲律賓勞工部、DOLE、菲律賓星報、The Philippine Star
Taipei stocks opened lower and fell throughout the day, closing down 1,612.60 points at 43,307.54, a decline of 3.59%, with trading value of NT$928.058 billion. Most of the 8 major sectors fell, with only cement and ceramics stocks and food stocks posting slight gains.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、中信台灣收益、群益臺灣加權正2、元大台灣50正2、主動統一台股增長、主動統一升級50、泰合、光麗-KY、台玻、中福、群益臺灣加權反1、富邦蘋果正二N、嘉基、冠西電、統新、景碩、大量
全聯's next-generation 初鹿 fresh milk, on sale for NT$149, has drawn mixed reactions on social media. Supporters praise its rich flavor and value for money, while critics worry it may taste different after opening. Savvy shoppers note that the product is made by a different company from the 初鹿 fresh milk commonly found on the market and recommend checking the label carefully before buying.
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Companies mentioned：全聯、初鹿
Investor A-Hsun said 春水堂 would raise prices by an average of 12% starting in November, bringing a medium pearl milk tea to NT$200. The move sparked discussion about the brand’s pricing power and consumer acceptance, with attention focused on whether the premium would affect customer traffic.
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Companies mentioned：春水堂、響食天堂
A 永豐銀行 customer had NT$100,000 transferred without authorization through online banking to an account at 台北富邦銀行. 北富銀 urgently froze the receiving account and notified police. After confirming the funds had not been transferred out, it said it would help return them.
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Companies mentioned：永豐銀行、台北富邦銀行、北富銀
The Ministry of Health and Welfare is promoting the Child and Youth Future Education and Development Account, using matching contributions on a 1-to-1 basis to help children and youth from disadvantaged families save for education and employment. Eligible participants can save NT$500 to NT$1,250 a month, accumulating up to NT$540,000 over 18 years. The funds can be withdrawn upon turning 18, provided they are used for eligible purposes.
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Companies mentioned：衛生福利部、臺灣銀行
The Taipei City Department of Health released the results of tests on fresh fruits and vegetables in August, finding pesticide residues above the limits in 18 products, including items linked to Malaya Restaurant and 霸王川菜餐廳, highlighting food safety risks.
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Companies mentioned：馬來亞餐廳有限公司、霸王川菜餐廳股份有限公司
The CDC reported 151 severe cases and 46 deaths from influenza last week, including a woman in her 30s who died of complications just 3 days after falling ill. Officials warned that another wave could arrive around Lunar New Year and stressed that high-risk groups should get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect their lung and heart health.
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The US will hold midterm elections on Nov. 3, seen as a midterm test of Trump’s second term. Control of the Senate is in the spotlight: Democrats need to make gains in red states such as Texas to net 4 seats and win a majority. The outcome will affect Trump’s ability to advance policies and the balance of power during the final two years of his term.
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聯發科 Vice Chairman Rick Tsai announced that the company is targeting revenue of more than $21 billion this year and is working with 輝達 to develop AI data centers, showcasing its future growth potential.
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Companies mentioned：聯發科、輝達、Alphabet
The Ministry of Transportation clarified that traffic rules do not require motorcyclists to use a turn signal when entering a waiting area for a two-stage left turn; they need only slow down and show their brake light. However, turn signals must be used when changing lanes or making an actual turn. Violations can result in fines of NT$600 to NT$1,800.
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Apple reported revenue of $114.5 billion for Q4 of fiscal 2026, beating expectations. But soaring memory prices and higher AI costs led it to forecast a gross margin of 45-46% for the next quarter, below the market expectation of 47%, sending shares lower after hours. New CEO Ternus faces supply chain pressures and challenges including delivery delays for the new iPhone Duo.
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Companies mentioned：蘋果（Apple）、華爾街、標普全球（S&P Global）、Visible Alpha、Google、亞馬遜（Amazon）、英特爾（Intel）、Meta、輝達（Nvidia）、Counterpoint Research
Nasdaq Executive Vice Chairman Edward Knight said at Taiwan Weeks 2026 that the company is moving ahead with plans to launch 23/5 trading on Dec. 6, while combining tokenized securities and AI applications to improve market efficiency. He praised the innovative strength of Taiwanese companies and stressed the key role of capital markets in directing funding to support AI development and economic growth.
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Companies mentioned：Nasdaq、美國證券交易委員會、世界交易所聯合會
Gao Zhikai, a professor at Soochow University in Suzhou, analyzed the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, saying the energy crisis and anxiety over AI-related job losses put Republicans at a disadvantage. Democrats are poised to regain control of the House and launch impeachment proceedings.
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Companies mentioned：全球化智庫、CCG、觀察者網
Tokyo Stock Exchange President Ryusuke Yokoyama said at Taiwan Weeks 2026 that Japan's stock market is being supported by the country's move beyond deflation, the NISA program and international capital allocation. He urged companies to focus on medium- to long-term growth investments and increase corporate value through governance reforms.
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Companies mentioned：東京證券交易所
Taiwan stocks were hit by heavy selling from the three major institutional investors today, with the weighted index plunging 1,612.6 points to 43,307.54. Foreign investors recorded more than NT$100 billion in net sales for 4 straight sessions. Investment trusts bought nearly NT$20 billion for 16 straight sessions but could not withstand the selling pressure, sending heavyweight stocks broadly lower.
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Companies mentioned：台玻、中信金、台新新光金、國泰金、玉山金、國巨*、聯電、南亞科、台塑化、欣興、台積電、聯發科、台達電
中信房屋 said the share of loan applications for detached houses fell to a record low of 14.9% in the first half of the year, while the share for elevator-equipped apartment buildings rose to a record high of 67.9%. The trend reflects homebuyers' preferences shifting toward apartment buildings amid housing costs, access to amenities and changing family structures.
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Companies mentioned：中信房屋、財團法人金融聯合徵信中心、住展雜誌