GMO apology press conference turns into a bullying scene as Masatoshi Kumagai publicly berates subordinates; Japanese internet users call it “rule by terror,” while Japanese media criticize it as “theatrical grandstanding”
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The head of 日本GMO集團, Masatoshi Kumagai, held a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2 to apologize for a cyberattack on its cloud service and a data leak, but drew criticism for publicly berating subordinates and emphasizing his ideals.
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The head of 日本GMO集團, Masatoshi Kumagai, held an apology press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 2, apologizing for a cyberattack on its cloud service, a customer data leak and financial losses.
At the press conference, Kumagai publicly told a manager to button his suit jacket and berated staff for not having the presentation ready.
Gold prices plunge from record highs as central banks seize the opportunity to buy more! They snapped up 321 tonnes in the third quarter; these 2 countries were the biggest buyers
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A report by 世界黃金協會 showed that global central banks made net purchases of 321 tonnes of gold in the third quarter, with China and Poland the largest buyers. Although gold prices fell about 25% amid the Middle East conflict and interest-rate expectations, and jewelry demand hit a 26-year low, central bank buying and record-high ETF holdings show that official-sector demand continues to support the market.
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Global central banks made net purchases of 321 tonnes of gold in the third quarter, the fastest pace of accumulation since the end of 2024.
China and Poland were the biggest gold buyers in the third quarter, adding 63 tonnes and 41 tonnes, respectively.
Russia was the only major central bank to make a notable reduction, selling 19 tonnes in the third quarter.
Gold ETF holdings climbed to a record high in the third quarter, with the funds adding 211 tonnes of gold.
Global jewelry demand fell 17% year over year to 313 tonnes in the third quarter, the lowest level for that quarter since 世界黃金協會 began tracking the data in 2000.
China’s demand for gold bars and coins rose 7% to 79 tonnes in the third quarter, bringing purchases in the first 9 months to a record 393 tonnes for the same period.
Global gold mine production rose 3% year over year to 1,071 tonnes in the third quarter, a record for a single quarter.
China’s stock market has investors spooked! Officials urgently hit the brakes on IPOs and tell major shareholders to suspend stock sales. Can the latest rescue effort succeed?
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With China’s stock market underperforming international markets, regulators have used administrative measures to restrict IPO supply and bar major shareholders from selling shares, while also cutting interest rates and offering financing for buybacks to support the market. But the response has been muted, tech stocks continue to fall, and experts question whether a lasting rebound is possible without structural reforms.
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中國證監會 used window guidance to call for IPOs to be temporarily suspended and major shareholders to halt large-scale share sales.
The CSI 300 index plunged 8.5% in October, its worst monthly performance in more than 10 years.
China’s IPO deal value this year has exceeded 292 billion yuan, the highest level since 2023.
The interest rate on the special relending program for stock buybacks was cut from 1.25% to 1%.
The tech-heavy STAR 50 index plunged 3.8% after the policy announcement.
Read your way through a vacation! Sanzhi Branch unveils a new “nature reading room” on the North Coast
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The Sanzhi Branch of the New Taipei City Library officially opened on the 3rd, creating an all-ages-friendly reading hub on the North Coast under the concept of a “nature reading room.” It combines services for older adults with a bicycle stop, moving beyond the traditional library model.
Facts
The Sanzhi Branch held its opening ceremony today (3), with the entire library designed around the concept of a “nature reading room.”
The Sanzhi Branch has a total floor area of about 288 ping and can hold about 40,000 books.
The Sanzhi Branch was built at a cost of 82.5 million.
The Sanzhi Branch is next to Sanzhi Junior High School, and its 2nd floor features a school-only reading passage called the “Reading Magic Door.”
A “bicycle stop” outside the Sanzhi Branch offers free tire inflation, charging and other services.
Since 108, New Taipei City has invested more than 1 billion in funding to build 12 reading facilities.
Graphic guide》Not all paper can be recycled! Why can’t e-invoices and tissue paper go in the recycling bin? 4 types of paper explained
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This article explains how to properly recycle and dispose of 4 common types of paper used in daily life: shredded paper, thermal paper, photocopy paper and tissue paper. The Ministry of Environment says whether paper can be recycled depends on its material and processing, not on whether it has been torn up.
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The Ministry of Environment says thermal paper has a special coating containing leuco dyes and developers on its surface. The coating produces text when heated, so no ink or toner is needed for printing.
Current paper recycling technology cannot effectively separate the special coating on thermal paper while leaving behind reusable paper fibers, so thermal paper must be disposed of as general waste.
In a press release issued on Feb. 15, 2026, the Ministry of Environment said most tissue paper packaging currently on the market is labeled “flushable” or “disperses in water.” People can check the label and flush the tissue paper down the toilet.
The Ministry of Environment classifies tissue paper rolls as recyclable cultural paper. As long as they are clean, they can be collected by recycling trucks.
The Hsinchu City Environmental Protection Bureau says salt-and-pepper chicken paper bags stained with oil, as well as dirty paper bags, should be disposed of as general waste in garbage trucks.
Can Republicans hold on to the Senate? 《紐約時報》’s final poll: Democrats lead in all 6 key states
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In the U.S. midterm elections, Democrats lead in polls across 6 key states. They need to win multiple states that Trump carried by large margins in 2024 to reclaim a Senate majority, in a tight race marked by internal disputes and ballot controversies.
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The final poll released on Nov. 1 by 《紐約時報》 and 錫耶納大學 showed Democratic candidates leading in all 6 key states: Michigan, Ohio, Maine, Alaska, Iowa and Kansas.
To regain control of the Senate, Democrats must first win at least 2 states that Trump carried by large margins in 2024, including Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas.
Ohio Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown leads Republican incumbent Sen. Husted in multiple polls, and 福斯新聞 shifted its rating of the state from toss-up to leaning Democratic.
How did emperors enjoy ice in summer before refrigerators existed? The Forbidden City stored 25,000 blocks of ice using an unimaginable preservation method
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This article explores ancient refrigeration before electricity, from ice containers during the Warring States period to wooden iceboxes in the Ming Dynasty. It details the semi-underground design of the Forbidden City’s ice houses and the “三其凌” ice-storage system, and introduces the Qing imperial family’s use of natural ice to make treats such as sour plum soup and sweet bowls.
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By the Warring States period, a double-walled container known as an “ice vessel” was in use, with ice placed in the outer chamber to chill wine or other drinks in the inner chamber.
The wooden iceboxes used by the Ming imperial family had tin linings to prevent corrosion and small holes in the bottom for drainage.
There were 4 semi-underground ice-house buildings outside Longzong Gate in the Forbidden City, arranged in a north-south row.
To beat the heat at the Summer Palace, Empress Dowager Cixi enjoyed “sweet bowls” made by chilling thin slices of fresh lotus root sprouts with the flesh of seeded sweet melons.
24 Huwei students become young farmers! They head to a farm to shoot videos, write lesson plans and get creative
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The 雲林縣政府農業處 held the “Little Young Farmer Trainees” activity at 吉品生技農場 on Nov. 1, inviting 24 students from 國立虎尾高中 to explore how agriculture can combine with creativity and communications through hands-on tasks, while developing a range of career skills.
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The 雲林縣政府農業處 held the “Little Young Farmer Trainees” activity at 吉品生技農場 on Nov. 1.
The activity invited 24 students from 國立虎尾高中 to participate.
The students were divided into 2 groups: brand marketing and food and agriculture education.
The brand marketing group handled visual research, filming and copywriting.
The food and agriculture education group planned simple interactive activities, wrote lesson plans and made props.
蔡耿宇, acting director of the 雲林縣政府農業處, said young talent is an important force for agricultural innovation.
Why did ancient imperial consorts paint “2 red dots” at the corners of their mouths? It wasn’t for beauty! The mysterious marks helped the emperor
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This article explores the history of the “面厴” makeup seen at the corners of imperial consorts’ mouths in period dramas, noting that it served both a cosmetic purpose and as a signal to avoid the emperor during menstruation. It details how the Tang-era 面厴 evolved from simple dots into diverse styles such as coin dots and apricot 面厴, and compares the practice with menstrual-avoidance customs in other dynasties, including Han-era gold rings and Five Dynasties red lanterns.
Facts
In The Empress of China, when Fan Bingbing’s Wu Zetian is crowned empress, she has a red makeup dot painted on each side of her mouth. This style of makeup is called “面厴.”
According to legend, Tang imperial consorts placed red marks at the corners of their mouths to signal that they should not be summoned to the emperor’s bed. Court ladies who saw the marks would leave them off the roster.
面厴 originally referred to dimple makeup. People in ancient times believed that dimples made a woman’s smile look more lively and charming, so they used rouge to add decorative dots near the corners of the mouth.
After the盛唐 period, face-shaped ornaments diversified, including the 「coin dot」, which resembled a coin; the 「apricot ornament」, shaped like an apricot; and the 「flower ornament」, decorated with floral patterns.
During the Han dynasty, when a concubine was menstruating, she would wear a gold ring on her finger to remind the emperor that she should not be summoned to his bed. The practice was described in records as 「marking the menstrual period」.
Why are floor-level price differences so large when buying a home? The factors behind a 360,000-per-ping gap include privacy, noise and drainage
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Drawing on the program 《下班去你家》, this article analyzes how the choice of floor affects home prices and quality of life. Experts say penthouses can command a price difference of up to 360,000 per ping because of their scarcity, and warn that residents on lower floors should watch for the risk of clogged drainage pipes.
Facts
When buying a home, Jay Chou values more than just the price: he also prizes the prestige and rarity of a penthouse.
Price differences between floors in some homes on the market are quite pronounced, reaching as much as 360,000 per ping.
In some buildings, drainage pipes make a turn around the 2nd or 3rd floor. If they become clogged, residents on lower floors may be the first to suffer.
When large volumes of wastewater cannot drain properly, sewage may back up and drainage may become sluggish.
《下班去你家》 is hosted by presenter 蔡尚樺, real estate expert 葉國華 and real estate expert SWAY.
Graphic》Shiba Inu ranks only 4th! Top 10 longest-lived dogs revealed: the winner can live 15.4 years, while Poodles surprisingly miss the list
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A study of 580,000 dogs published by Dogs Trust found that the Lancashire Heeler was the longest-lived breed, with a median lifespan of 15.4 years. The Shiba Inu ranked 4th at 14.6 years, while the Poodle did not make the list.
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The Lancashire Heeler was the longest-lived breed in the study, with a median lifespan of 15.4 years.
The Shiba Inu had a median lifespan of 14.6 years and ranked 4th.
Poodles did not make the top 10 longest-lived dog breeds.
The study analyzed survival data for more than 580,000 dogs in the UK.
The median lifespan for dogs overall was about 12.5 years.
New blood at last after decades? Iran's Revolutionary Guard: Purchase of Russian Su-35 fighter jets complete, awaiting end of war
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard spokesman Akraminia confirmed that the purchase contract for Su-35 fighter jets and pilot training were completed by the end of February. Iran is expected to take delivery of the jets after the war ends to strengthen its air force.
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard spokesman Akraminia said Tehran expects to receive Su-35 fighter jets from Russia after the war with the United States ends.
The purchase contract for Su-35 fighter jets between Iran and Russia, along with related preparations, was completed by the end of February this year, before the war broke out.
Training for Iranian pilots on the Su-35 fighter jets has been completed.
Iran plans to develop ground-based radar, airborne radar and satellite systems to strengthen its overall air defense capabilities.
Iran's military claims it used no foreign-made weapons at all in its 2 wars with the United States.
Beijing Watch》First move in 5 years! 中國央行 suddenly issues 「foreign-exchange gold-lock order」: With the yuan surging, what is Beijing afraid of?
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中國央行 announced that, effective November 15, it would raise the foreign-exchange reserve requirement ratio from 4% to 6% to address the pressure from the yuan's rapid appreciation and capital inflows driven by exports, and to prevent self-reinforcing expectations of appreciation from hurting export competitiveness.
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中國央行 announced on November 3 that it would raise the foreign-exchange reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions from 4% to 6%, effective November 15.
The 2-percentage-point increase means financial institutions will need to deposit an additional approximately US$24 billion in foreign-exchange funds.
China's monthly bank foreign-exchange settlement and sales surplus reached US$56.2 billion in September, with a cumulative surplus of about US$394.1 billion from January through September.
This is the first time in nearly 5 years that 中國央行 has raised the foreign-exchange reserve requirement ratio.
In October, land-sale revenue from residential plots in 300 cities rose 89% year over year, but the average premium rate fell to 1.5%.
A software glitch in 永豐銀行's new mobile banking system led to 427 unexplained transfers totaling more than NT$40 million from 419 customers to accounts at 台北富邦銀行. 永豐銀行 has returned the full amount and taken down the new app. 金管會 has required the bank to submit an investigation report within 7 days to clarify the cause.
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金管會 confirmed that a software glitch in 永豐銀行's new app affected 419 customers and 427 transactions.
Original此次不明轉出交易總金額約4千多萬元，每筆約10萬元。
All the transferred funds went to the same account at 台北富邦銀行, and that account has been temporarily frozen.
永豐銀行 has returned all affected funds, including fees, to customers.
永豐銀行 has fully suspended its new online banking transaction system and taken down the new app.
永豐銀行 must submit an investigation report on the cause within 7 days of notifying 金管會.
Campus stories become English lessons: 葫蘆國小 produces its own bilingual program and will invite students to pick up the microphone and talk about their lives next semester
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葫蘆國小 has launched a bilingual podcast, 「葫蘆之聲」, using campus-life scenarios to teach English. It plans to involve students in making the program to develop their language skills.
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葫蘆國小 in Shilin District, Taipei, has launched its own bilingual podcast, 「葫蘆之聲Hulu Voice」.
The program is jointly produced by the school's English teachers and Henry, a foreign English teacher.
An episode is broadcast each month during lunchtime.
The September premiere focused on Niki's art exhibition at the library.
The October program turns its attention to the Taiwan golden-rain trees on campus.
The November program will introduce teamwork and sportsmanship in connection with the upcoming athletic performance.
Principal 賴柏宗 said learning English does not necessarily have to start with a textbook.
The school plans to invite students to serve as young podcasters next semester.
「For ratings, they betrayed their conscience!」 Netflix's 《新史丹佛監獄實驗》 slammed as psychology's 「most notorious study」 becomes a reality show
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Netflix released a reality show on October 21 recreating the 1971 Stanford prison experiment, sparking debate over scientific ethics and the boundaries of entertainment. Scholars criticized the program, saying that despite its safety measures, it was essentially a performance aimed at ratings and failed to achieve a scientific recreation.
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Netflix released the 6-episode reality show 《新史丹佛監獄實驗》 on October 21.
The original Stanford prison experiment, led by Philip Zimbardo in 1971, was halted after just 6 days over ethical concerns.
Netflix's program has 30 volunteers play guards and prisoners in a decommissioned prison wing.
The BBC's 《監獄研究》 reached a different conclusion, finding that tyranny emerges only under specific social conditions.
Netflix's program uses 「pineapple」 as a safe word for participants to withdraw.
Executive producer Jane Lipsitz said the team spent more than a year developing the project and putting safeguards in place.
Scholar Scott Plous criticized Netflix's program, saying it had completely failed at what it claimed to do: 「reopen this experiment」.
Companies mentioned：Netflix、BBC、Stanford University、Wesleyan University、Western Sydney University
Taiwan stocks plunge 1,612 points: 「Should you flee or buy the dip?」 Experts warn: check 3 things before acting
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A 1,612-point plunge in Taiwan stocks has sparked debate over whether to exit the market or buy the dip. Experts warn investors to review 3 key factors before placing orders to manage risk.
Workers to receive an average NT$130,000 bonus? Labor pension fund scores NT$1.7 trillion in gains, with returns above 30%—1 key factor determines the actual amount deposited
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The Bureau of Labor Funds under the Ministry of Labor announced that the new labor pension fund posted returns of more than 30% in the first 9 months, with cumulative gains of nearly NT$1.7 trillion. Average gains are estimated at about NT$130,000 per account, with actual amounts allocated according to individual contributions. They are expected to be available for checking in March next year.
Facts
As of the end of September in year 115, the new labor pension fund had a return rate of 30.4298%.
As of the end of September in year 115, the new labor pension fund had cumulative gains of about NT$1.7044 trillion.
The new labor pension fund had about NT$6.0622 trillion in assets under management and a net asset value of about NT$8.1505 trillion.
Compared with 7.6946% in the same period last year, the return rate for the first 9 months of this year rose sharply by 22.7352 percentage points.
About 13.1 million individual labor pension accounts participated in the previous year's earnings distribution.
Earnings from the new labor pension system are distributed based on each account's cumulative daily balance as a proportion of the total balance across all accounts.
The Bureau of Labor Insurance will complete the earnings distribution by the end of March, after which workers can check the results.
The two sides exchanged views and reached a consensus on startup loans for small and medium-sized enterprises, financing for franchise expansion and financial services.
Association representatives at the meeting included Secretary-General Kuo Shih-wei, CEO Ko Chien-pin and Deputy Secretary-General Ku Shang-chun.
Co-op representatives at the meeting included Chair Lin Yen-mao, Deputy General Managers Tsai Chia-ping and Chang Kuo-hao, and Assistant Vice President Lee Yen-pin.
The association has previously established a partnership with 王道銀行.
The association will refer businesses and franchise entrepreneurs with an established operational foundation and financing needs to Co-op, based on member needs.
The two sides plan to hold financing briefings for entrepreneurs to help members understand financial tools and application requirements.
Hsinchu County's year 116 general budget passes third reading; Yang Wen-ke thanks county council for strong support
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Hsinchu County's year 116 general budget passed its third reading in the county council on the 3rd, with more than NT$48.5 billion in expenditure. Education, science and culture accounted for the largest share. County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke thanked the council for its support and said the county would advance transportation projects and school construction.
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Hsinchu County's year 116 general budget includes NT$48.554638 billion in expenditure and a budget surplus of NT$758.08 million.
Education, science and culture spending totals NT$18.831108 billion, the largest share of expenditure at 38.78%.
Social welfare spending totals NT$9.365083 billion, the second-largest share of expenditure at 19.29%.
Tax revenue is the largest source of income, at NT$37.2153 billion, or 75.47%.
Capital spending accounts for 22.12%, while the overall budget grows by 2.97%.
According to the team's compilation of publicly available Tainan City Government overseas trip reports, Huang Wei-che made 55 trips totaling 220 days, an average of 4 days per trip.
Of Huang Wei-che's 55 overseas trips, 36 lasted 4 days or less, and 30 were related to marketing agricultural and fishery products.
Pickled mustard greens wastewater becomes “black gold” for aquaculture! Dapi and NTU validate the results across county lines; Yunlin County lays out NT$2.67 billion in infrastructure achievements to rebut Green camp's double standards
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The Yunlin County Government hit back at Green camp criticism of efforts to turn Dapi's pickled mustard greens wastewater into a resource, saying that under County Magistrate Chang Li-shan, it worked with an NTU team to successfully convert the wastewater into an aquaculture resource, reusing a cumulative 792 metric tons and validating the results across county lines. The county government also said it had invested NT$2.67 billion in infrastructure in Dapi over 8 years, criticizing the previous Green camp administration for failing to solve the problem while faulting the current one, and urging a rational assessment of its work.
Facts
The cumulative volume of Dapi pickled mustard greens wastewater reused has reached 792 metric tons, with a target of exceeding 1,000 metric tons in year 116.
The Yunlin County Government has invested a cumulative NT$2.67 billion in infrastructure in Dapi Township over 8 years.
Dapi Township has more than 5,200 hectares of rice fields each year, the largest rice-growing area of any township in Taiwan.
Dapi Township has established 11 community care centers and 11 senior meal stations.
Taiwan Forward dresses as Conan and hands out Kuai Kuai snacks! Hopes council will stop causing chaos
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Taiwan Forward held a news conference at Daan Forest Park on Oct. 31, with candidates from 4 parties dressed as Conan characters, urging the council not to create chaos and handing out Kuai Kuai snacks to children. The group said it would publish a full version of its citizen election bulletin and promote political transparency and council reform.
Facts
The news conference was attended by representatives of 4 parties: New Power Party Chair Wang Wan-yu, Taiwan Statebuilding Party Chair Wang Hsing-huan, Taiwan Green Party Co-convener Kan Chung-wei, and Taiwan Obasan Political Equality Party Secretary-General Ho Yu-jung.
Taiwan Forward prepared two hundred packets of Kuai Kuai snacks with standard-issue stickers and handed them out to children and parents in the park's play area.
Taiwan Forward will publish a full version of its citizen election bulletin and continue using evidence to investigate political issues and promote political transparency.
Taiwan Forward aims to win enough seats in the Taipei and New Taipei councils to form a stable team for policy oversight and establish a party caucus in accordance with the law.
During Thailand's Chiang Mai Lantern Festival, Chiang Mai International Airport will adjust flights for 8 consecutive days starting Nov. 21 to ensure aviation safety, affecting 293 flights. Taiwanese travelers should watch for schedule changes and arrive at the airport early.
Facts
For 8 consecutive days starting Nov. 21, Chiang Mai International Airport will ground 108 flights and change the departure or arrival times of another 80, affecting a total of 293 flights.
Chiang Mai Airport advises international passengers to arrive 3 hours early during the festival period to avoid traffic and queues affecting their flights.
Why hasn't the Great Wall collapsed despite being built without reinforced concrete? They used 2 major natural wonders of technology, yet the Xiongnu and other outsiders couldn't defeat them for 2000 years
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This article examines why the Great Wall of China has stood for two thousand years, pointing out that Qin dynasty craftsmen used 2 natural high-tech innovations—sticky rice mortar and alkali-salt chemical reactions—to give building materials strength and seismic resistance comparable to modern reinforced concrete, successfully resisting Xiongnu incursions and maintaining peace along the frontier.
Facts
The Great Wall of China was first built during the Qin dynasty and still stands tall after enduring more than 2,000 years of wind and rain.
Qin dynasty craftsmen used sticky rice mortar as a building material, made from sticky rice cooked into a thick paste, slaked lime and sand.
Once hardened, sticky rice mortar is every bit as strong and dense as modern reinforced concrete, with excellent seismic resistance and toughness.
On remote desert and Gobi sections, Qin dynasty builders mixed high-salt-content reeds with highly alkaline sand and gravel, triggering an alkali-salt chemical reaction that produced a powerful adhesive.
Construction of the Great Wall of China took approximately 9 years, with the aim of linking and expanding the existing defensive barriers of various states to protect against the Xiongnu.
Beijing Watch》Wang Daohan’s eldest son Wang Zhiyuan dies！From the Koo-Wang talks to a PLA lieutenant general, 2 generations of the Wang family in cross-strait politics
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Wang Zhiyuan, eldest son of Wang Daohan, died on 2026/10/2. He served as a People’s Liberation Army lieutenant general and worked in defense technology for many years. Wang Daohan and Koo Chen-fu held the historic Koo-Wang talks in 1993, which became an important symbol of cross-strait exchanges.
Facts
Wang Zhiyuan died in Beijing on 2026/10/2, aged 85.
Wang Zhiyuan was promoted to lieutenant general in the PLA in 2001.
Wang Daohan and Koo Chen-fu held the first Koo-Wang talks in Singapore on 1993/4/27.
Wang Zhiyuan worked for many years in the defense technology and equipment sector and served as deputy director of the PLA General Armaments Department’s Science and Technology Committee.
Wang Daohan was the first president of mainland China’s 海協會 and an important figure in the establishment of cross-strait consultation mechanisms in the 1990s.
Taiwan’s longest provincial highway is this 1！Stretching 461 kilometers from Taipei to Pingtung, it overtakes Provincial Highway 9 to take the top spot
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Data updated by the Highway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications in 2026/8 show that Provincial Highway 1 is Taiwan’s longest provincial highway at 461.081 kilometers, surpassing Provincial Highway 9. Highway 1 runs from Taipei to Fenggang in Pingtung and developed through construction during the Japanese colonial period and the opening of the Xiluo Bridge. It claimed the top spot after improvement works shortened Highway 9.
Facts
According to data updated by the Highway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications on 2026/8/13, Taiwan’s longest provincial highway is Provincial Highway 1, with a total length of 461.081 kilometers.
Provincial Highway 1 runs from Zhongzheng District in Taipei City in the north to Fenggang in Fangshan Township, Pingtung County, crossing 14 counties and cities in western Taiwan.
At the end of 2019, Provincial Highway 1 replaced Highway 9 as Taiwan’s longest provincial highway after construction shortened Highway 9.
As of 2026/8, Provincial Highway 9 was 446.020 kilometers long, ranking second among all provincial highways.
Provincial Highways 1, 9, 3 and 5, along with Highway 1A, share a starting point at the intersection of Zhongxiao East Road, Zhongxiao West Road, Zhongshan South Road and Zhongshan North Road in Taipei City.
11/3 Evening News｜419 customers at SinoPac Bank hit by unauthorized transfers of “NT$100,000 each”；Financial regulator responds, 6-time drunk driver detained after fatal crash kills 19-year-old college student, Taiwan stocks plunge 1,612 points in the 7th-biggest drop on record
The Financial Supervisory Commission ordered SinoPac Bank to immediately take down its new app and direct customers to use the old app for transfers.
A crash occurred in Yongkang, Tainan. A man surnamed Liao, who had driven drunk 6 times and had no license, struck and killed a 19-year-old male college student. The court approved his detention.
Taiwan stocks plunged 1,612.60 points today, a drop of 3.59%. Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$107.306 billion in a single day.
8 state-owned financial institutions》Taiwan stocks plunge 1,612 points！State-backed investors go against the trend, net-buying 7,205 lots of 華邦電, while dumping more than 11,000 lots of 台玻；Top 10 net buys and sells revealed
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Dragged down by selling in U.S. technology stocks, Taiwan stocks plunged 1,612.6 points today to close at 43,307.54. The brokerages of 8 state-owned financial institutions went against the trend, net-buying 7,205 lots of 華邦電 while selling more than 11,000 lots of 台玻. The 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$146.456 billion; foreign investors posted net sales for 4 consecutive sessions, while investment trusts recorded net buying for 16 consecutive sessions.
Facts
Taiwan stocks plunged 1,612.6 points at the close today, ending at 43,307.54.
Among stocks bought by brokerages under the 8 state-owned financial institutions today, 華邦電 had the highest net buying, at 7,205 lots.
台玻 was the top net sale by brokerages under the 8 state-owned financial institutions, with 11,654 lots sold.
Foreign investors recorded net sales for the 4th consecutive trading day today, selling NT$107.306 billion.
Investment trusts recorded net buying for the 16th consecutive trading day today, adding NT$19.904 billion.
The 4 zodiac signs with the strongest resilience！They stay calm when big things happen and are not easily crushed, even in the toughest times
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This article introduces the 4 zodiac signs said in folk beliefs to have the strongest resilience, noting that they are especially calm when big things happen and are not easily crushed, even in difficult circumstances.
Coupang Double 11 Shopping Festival offers daily chances to win great prizes；WOW members can enter to win a record-high 111,111 Coupang Coins
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U.S. company 美商Coupang酷澎 is holding its 1111 Shopping Festival, with discounts starting at 7 tenths of the regular price in selected categories. WOW members who order designated delivery items can enter a prize draw, with a top prize of 111,111 Coupang Coins. The event also features credit card discounts from multiple banks and deals on new products from brands including Apple and Samsung.
Facts
The top prize in Coupang’s 1111 Shopping Festival is Coupang Coins worth 111,111, with no minimum purchase required to redeem them.
WOW members can enter a prize draw by ordering items through “Rocket Delivery” or “Rocket Overseas.”
國泰世華銀行 credit card purchases of NT$36,000 or more in a single installment transaction qualify for an instant NT$3,000 discount.
As an Apple-authorized reseller, Coupang is bringing in the new 2026 iPad mini and 14-inch MacBook Pro during the Double 11 shopping period.
Selected Samsung Galaxy Z series models are available at 85% of their regular price or less during the Double 11 shopping period.
長庚大學 and Taiwan-Japan team break through 2D semiconductor bottleneck；0.5-nanometer single-layer material featured in Nature
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長庚大學 and several leading institutions in Taiwan and Japan have developed a 0.5-nanometer single-layer boron carbon nitride 2D semiconductor material. The work was published in Nature and breaks through a technological bottleneck in the post-Moore era.
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長庚大學 and a Taiwan-Japan team have broken through a 2D semiconductor bottleneck, successfully developing a single-layer material just 0.5 nanometers thick.
The research findings were formally published in Nature at the end of month 9 this year.
長庚大學’s Center for Advanced Post-Silicon Heterogeneous Materials successfully met the high-performance challenge target set out in the international technology roadmap for 2031.
The research team grew single-layer BCN material on a 2-inch wafer, with a continuous structure and a thickness of about one atom, as well as high mobility and uniformity.
The single-layer BCN technology could eventually be integrated with n-type 2D semiconductors and widely used in 3D monolithic integrated circuits, ultra-low-power logic circuits and advanced packaging.
Project lead Tong Chun-chih said the design uses a dual-precursor system made up of monomethylamine borane (MMAB) and ammonia borane (AB).
長庚大學 has established the Center for Advanced Post-Silicon Heterogeneous Materials, led by internationally renowned expert Tong Chun-chih.
Toyz deported on the very day of his parole release！Deportation footage revealed
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Hong Kong influencer Toyz was granted parole in a drug case but deported. The National Immigration Agency sent him back to Hong Kong on 10/3, and his future entry will be subject to strict screening.
Facts
Toyz was sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison for selling cannabis vape cartridges.
The Taiwan High Court Taichung Branch ruled on 10/20 that Toyz could be released on parole.
The National Immigration Agency forcibly deported Toyz to Hong Kong on 10/3.
Toyz was found in possession of 154 cannabis vape cartridges in 2021/8.
Toyz began serving his prison sentence on 2024/5/16.
Taiwan stocks in freefall, foreign investors sell more than NT$100 billion！Will the National Stabilization Fund step in？Expert reveals 1 key indicator: only if the market falls below 30,000
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Taiwan stocks plunged 1,612.6 points today to 43,307, with foreign investors recording more than NT$100 billion in net sales. Expert Guyu analyzed the National Stabilization Fund’s intervention patterns, noting that the market is currently far from its 3-year moving average. Unless it falls below 30,000, the likelihood of the fund formally stepping in is extremely low.
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Taiwan stocks fell 1612.6 points today, closing at 43,307.54 points, with trading value reaching NT$928.058 billion, marking the 7th-largest point drop in history.
Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$107.307 billion in a single day, dragging down heavyweight stocks across the board, including 台積電 and 聯發科.
Stock expert Gu Yu pointed out that the National Stabilization Fund entered the market during its last 3 interventions when the weighted index fell to its 3-year moving average.
The current Taiwan stock market closing price is about 15,000 points above the 3-year moving average, which is approximately 28,297 points.
Experts assert that the probability of the National Stabilization Fund formally entering the market is extremely low unless Taiwan stocks fall below 30,000 points.
Tomorrow’s weather: Temperatures plunge to just 16 degrees! 2 cold-air masses set to hit Taiwan in succession, bringing “3 days of heavy rain”; this week’s forecast at a glance
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The Central Weather Administration forecasts that temperatures in Taiwan will rise to a high of 32 degrees from the 4th to the 5th, but the northeast monsoon will move south starting Thursday night, bringing rain. A strong northeast monsoon will hit Taiwan next Monday, sending lows in northern Taiwan below 20 degrees; beware of long-period waves along the Hualien and Taitung coasts.
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Most areas across Taiwan will be sunny to partly cloudy from the 4th to the 5th, with highs of 31 to 32 degrees in central and southern Taiwan.
A new northeast monsoon will move south starting Thursday night, significantly increasing the chance of rain north of Taoyuan and in eastern Taiwan.
A stronger northeast monsoon will hit Taiwan next Monday (the 9th), with lows in northern Taiwan falling below 20 degrees.
Tropical Storm Wutip is about 1,800 kilometers from Taiwan and continues to move toward waters south of Japan.
There remains a chance of long-period waves along the Hualien and Taitung coasts from today through this Friday.
Pay for military personnel, civil servants and teachers is not the only thing getting a 4% raise! The 75% cap on civil servants receiving “A” performance ratings lifted: How much are the new bonuses, and who qualifies?
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The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration announced that, starting in 2026, it will abolish the 75% cap on civil servants receiving “A” performance ratings. The Civil Service Reform Alliance urged agencies to conduct fair, evidence-based evaluations and avoid favoritism.
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The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration formally revised its operating guidelines on October 30, abolishing the 75% cap on the number of “A” ratings in year-end performance reviews for 2026 (fiscal year 115).
Civil servants’ year-end performance reviews are scored out of 100. A rating of “A” requires 80 points or higher and qualifies the employee for a one-step increase in base pay and a bonus equal to 1 month of total salary.
The Taiwan Civil Service Reform Alliance said the central government has removed the 75% constraint and urged senior officials to grade their subordinates honestly based on their performance.
The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration reminded agencies that, given the nine-in-one elections, they should complete annual performance reviews in December and before the heads of the incumbent agencies leave office.
Xinglong Experimental Elementary School opens new campus building; Miaoli County Government and businesses join forces to create the “BOOK-tiful Library”
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The East Building of Xinglong Experimental Elementary School in Tongluo Township, Miaoli County, was inaugurated today, with County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin and Sinbon Electronics Chairman Wang Shao-hsin jointly cutting the ribbon. The rebuilding project cost more than NT$130 million, and Sinbon Electronics donated an additional NT$2.33 million to build a library, aiming to improve the learning environment.
Facts
Due to inadequate seismic resistance, Xinglong Experimental Elementary School undertook the demolition and reconstruction of its aging buildings at a total cost of NT$130,105,000.
The new East Building contains 14 classrooms. The Ministry of Education provided NT$66,972,859 in subsidies, while the county government contributed NT$63,132,141.
Xinglong Experimental Elementary School has a history of 128 years. An old camphor tree on campus, more than 800 years old, has become the school’s spiritual symbol.
The new building was inaugurated today (the 3rd), with Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin and Sinbon Electronics Chairman Wang Shao-hsin jointly cutting the ribbon and unveiling the library plaque.
“Share Slaughterer” hit as investment trusts dump 2205 lots! 國巨 plunges 9%, falling to a new low; stock fares worse than in July
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Taiwan stocks plunged 1612 points today to 43,307. Passive-component giant 國巨 was hit by heavy net sales of 2205 lots by investment trusts, sending its share price down 9.13% to NT$453. It officially broke below its July low of NT$456, leaving the former AI darling in dire straits.
Facts
Taiwan stocks plunged 1612 points today, closing at 43,307, the 7th-largest drop in history.
國巨 (2327) was hit by investment trusts dumping 2205 lots, ranking first among the top 10 stocks by net sales.
國巨 shares plunged more than 9%, closing at NT$453 and falling below the July low of NT$456.
國巨 briefly surged to a record high of NT$1,220 in early July.
Investment trusts continued to support Taiwan stocks today, recording net purchases of NT$19.905 billion.
Could Taiwan be plunged into a blackout without a war? Lee Hung-yuan lashes out at anti-nuclear advocates: “If the ship had arrived 1 week late, we’d have been in trouble”
In 2025, gas-fired power accounted for 47.7% of Taiwan’s electricity generation, making it the largest source.
Investors in the AI industry said they would not make their largest investment in Taiwan if the risk of war and electricity supply issues remained unresolved.
About 95% of Singapore’s electricity is supplied by imported natural gas.
The main text of Proposal 22, to be voted on November 28, asks whether voters support using nuclear power to revive the economy and abolishing the non-nuclear homeland policy.
Nuclear No. 3 will be eligible to generate electricity only after passing a review by 核安會 and receiving a renewed operating license.
中油 said Phase 1 of the third LNG receiving terminal project is already in operation and that it plans to build a second subsea gas pipeline.
幣安 hit by the biggest hack in its history! North Korea accused of stealing 200 billion; Kim Yo-jong slams US for “serious provocation”
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North Korea denied involvement in the $6.3 billion 幣安 hack, accusing the United States of provocation. The FBI identified the “TraderTraitor” group as being involved; 幣安 has frozen assets and compensated for 95% of the losses.
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The FBI and analysts identified North Korea’s “TraderTraitor” group as the force behind the attack.
幣安 has compensated users for about 95% of the stolen assets.
The attack originated with the compromise of an engineer’s laptop.
Kim Yo-jong criticized the United States for misleading international public opinion.
The “TraderTraitor” group is also known as the “Lazarus Group.”
After the US military added several low-cost weapons to its standard equipment list, the possibility of bringing the “Barracuda 500” to Taiwan through commercial sales disappeared.
Under US regulations, exports of equipment listed as standard equipment by the US military are subject to review by the US State Department.
Nantou’s overseas study grants yield rich results; Deputy County Magistrate Wang announces funding boost to NT$20 million for 116
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The Nantou County Government held a presentation on the results of its overseas study grants for fiscal year 115. Deputy County Magistrate Wang Rui-te announced that the budget for fiscal year 116 would be increased to NT$20 million to help more students broaden their international horizons.
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The Nantou County Government announced that the budget for overseas study grants and subsidies for fiscal year 116 would be increased to NT$20 million.
The number of schools participating in Nantou County’s overseas study grant program has risen to 30, while 49 individuals have received grants.
Xinabalan Elementary School won a gold award at the Tokyo International Choral Festival in Japan.
The Nantou County Government provides full reimbursement of overseas travel expenses for students from low-income and lower-middle-income households.
The head of international education at the Tasmanian Department of Education in Australia and the director of Yio Chu Kang Primary School in Singapore attended the presentation.
Nantou Senior High School and Liyu Elementary School won gold and silver medals, respectively, at the Indonesia International Invention Expo.
Puli Junior High School and a Singapore school have forged a friendship through in-person visits and online exchanges.
Graphic》Where do Taiwanese travelers most like to go? Japan tops the list with 6.73 million visits, while No. 4 even overtakes Vietnam!
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Taiwanese made a record 18.94 million overseas trips in 2025. Japan ranked first with 6.73 million visits, more than twice the number for mainland China. The top six destinations accounted for a combined 82.7%, with Hong Kong overtaking Vietnam to rank fourth. Asia accounted for 93.51%.
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Taiwanese made a total of 18,944,436 overseas trips in 2025, an increase of about 2.09 million from 2024, or 12.43% year over year.
Japan was the country receiving the most Taiwanese travelers as their first stop in 2025, with 6,730,817 visits, accounting for 35.53%.
The top six overseas destinations in 2025 accounted for about 82.72% of all trips abroad that year.
Taiwanese made 17,715,833 first-stop arrivals in Asian destinations in 2025, accounting for 93.51% of all overseas trips that year.
Where did the Qing dynasty’s 4 youngest emperor Puyi’s sisters go after the dynasty fell? One fell on hard times, sold off her family’s possessions and supported her entire family with 1 special skill
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This article examines the lives of Puyi’s 4 half-sisters, Yunxian, Yunxin, Yunyü and Yunhuan, the last emperor of the Qing dynasty. Because they were born to a concubine and faced a domineering stepmother, they were estranged from Puyi. They later experienced different fates, including political marriages, separation across the Taiwan Strait, fleeing wartime turmoil and marrying for love, each spending the second half of her life in a different way.
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The last Qing emperor, Puyi, had 7 younger sisters. His fourth, Yunxian; fifth, Yunxin; sixth, Yunyü; and seventh, Yunhuan, were born to his father Zaifeng’s concubine, the Denggiya clan.
Yunxian and her husband, Zhao Qifan, were separated by the political situation and lived on opposite sides of the Taiwan Strait for 34 years, reuniting in Beijing only in 1982.
Yunxin did not remarry after her husband, Wan Jiaxi, died of an illness following his sentence to labor reform. She died in 1998.
Yunyü and her husband, Wang Ailan, were known as a couple of painters, and both were appointed as painters by the Beijing Fine Art Academy.
Yunhuan changed her name to Jin Zhijian and founded the Jian Zhi Girls’ Vocational School, which admitted girls from poor families. She was the only princess to marry a commoner for love.
Advancing toward the ranks of Asia’s leading financial institutions, 富邦人壽 wins Asian Insurance Industry Award for Life Insurance Company of the Year
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富邦人壽 received the Life Insurance Company of the Year and Sustainability awards at the Asian Insurance Industry Awards (AIIA) in Singapore on Nov. 2. It also received awards from World Finance and The Asset, demonstrating its strength in finance, digital services and sustainable operations.
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富邦人壽 won the Life Insurance Company of the Year and Sustainability awards at the 30th Asian Insurance Industry Awards (AIIA).
富邦人壽 posted after-tax net profit of NT$65.85 billion for the first 9 months of 2026.
富邦人壽 has been named Taiwan’s best life insurance company by World Finance for 15 consecutive years.
富邦人壽’s Prescription for Senior Loneliness program had trained 327 volunteers as of 2026.
富邦人壽 received The Asset’s Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative award.
Olive oil is nutritious and healthy, but many people buy the wrong kind! A doctor reveals the 1 type rich in antioxidants and shares 4 tips for choosing good oil
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Neurologist Zheng Chunyu cited a 2026 study in Microbiome showing that extra-virgin olive oil may help protect cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults, while refined olive oil may accelerate decline. She offered four tips for choosing olive oil: look for the extra-virgin label, distinguish between Pure, Light and Pomace, choose light-protective packaging, and check the harvest date. She also clarified that extra-virgin olive oil can be used for moderate-heat cooking.
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A study published in the international journal Microbiome on Jan. 24, 2026, followed 656 people aged 55 to 75 for 2 years. It found that those who consumed more extra-virgin olive oil showed better changes in overall cognition, language and executive function.
The study found that higher consumption of regular (refined) olive oil was associated with lower gut microbiome diversity and greater declines in overall cognition, language and executive function.
Creating a new model for digital tourism spending, 點點投 connects major events in Nantou
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The Nantou County Government is using the 點點投 platform in conjunction with the 2026 Nantou Camping Carnival and the Guoxing Qiang Chenggong event, investing 500,000 points and connecting 36 businesses. The initiative aims to boost local spending and broaden use of the platform through digital rewards.
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Nantou County Government’s 點點投 digital lifestyle points platform has launched cross-venue cooperation in conjunction with the 2026 Nantou Camping Carnival and the Guoxing Qiang Chenggong event.
The event offers 500,000 points in resources and connects 36 participating businesses.
Participants can earn up to 675 points each by completing designated tasks.
The event will hold an on-site drawing for 9 Golden winners, with a top prize of 5,000 points.
The event features six major tasks: welcome gifts, event promotion, hands-on activities, digital challenges, stamp collection and gifts with qualifying purchases.
Building a safer new campus: Demolition and reconstruction of aging buildings at Changhua County’s Beidou Junior High School gets underway
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Changhua County Magistrate Wang Huimei attended the groundbreaking ceremony on the 3rd for the demolition and reconstruction of aging buildings at Beidou Junior High School. She announced that the county government would allocate more than NT$288.75 million to rebuild 5 buildings, including Hongdao Building, with completion expected by the end of 117, creating a safe and comfortable modern campus.
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The Changhua County Government held a groundbreaking ceremony on the morning of the 3rd at Beidou Junior High School for its aging school building demolition and reconstruction project.
Beidou Junior High School was founded nearly 80 years ago. Because its buildings had deteriorated, developed cracks and suffered water leaks, the county government allocated more than NT$288.75 million to demolish and rebuild 5 aging buildings, including Hongdao Building.
The new school buildings are expected to be completed by the end of 117, with 4 floors above ground and 32 classrooms planned.
In recent years, more than NT$737 million in fully self-funded projects have been undertaken, including a multipurpose center at Luoyang Elementary School, aging buildings at Beidou Elementary School, and the Xinsheng Building at Tianwei Junior High School.
Over the past 2 years, the county government has allocated NT$11.4 million for projects including repairs to the multipurpose center’s metal roof, an AI future classroom, upgraded classroom lighting and replacement of desks and chairs.
Put restored heritage buildings to use and revive their splendor: Taichung city government meeting moves to century-old Taichung Prefectural Hall
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Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen held a city government meeting at the restored Taichung Prefectural Hall, emphasizing the use of historic sites and the promotion of culture. She also announced that the Taichung Transfer Center would soon open and released economic indicators showing that the city leads Taiwan’s six major municipalities in growth in both the number of registered companies and paid-in capital, highlighting the city’s development.
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Original台中州廳歷經6年整修，斥資約6億元完成。
About four-tenths of the space in the restored Taichung Prefectural Hall is planned for exhibitions and public activities.
The number of registered companies in Taichung rose from 98,000 to 126,000, an increase of 28%.
Paid-in capital in Taichung rose from NT$1.7179 trillion to NT$2.5562 trillion, an increase of 49%.
Taichung’s population has reached 2.86 million, the second-largest in the country.
Spending registered during last year’s Taichung Shopping Festival reached NT$37.4 billion.
Starting in November this year, large heavy motorcycles will be allowed to park in roadside motorcycle parking spaces.
Military facilities on Qeshm Island attacked: US admits it has just bombed Iran, and more than once. Was Trump’s claim that he did not want to fight a deception?
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The US military carried out limited airstrikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Nov. 2 in response to Iran’s suspected missile attack on a US military aircraft. Washington said the action was defensive and that it was seeking an agreement through diplomatic channels. Trump optimistically forecast lower oil prices and progress in negotiations.
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US officials confirmed that the US military carried out limited strikes on military targets on Iran’s Qeshm Island, in the Strait of Hormuz, on Nov. 2.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was accused of firing a surface-to-air missile at a US military aircraft on the evening of Nov. 2.
The US military sent fighter jets to destroy surface-to-air missile launch equipment on Qeshm Island.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the US government had secretly carried out multiple limited strikes on Iran in recent weeks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had asked the US to launch more attacks on Iran immediately after Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Trump wrote on social media that international oil prices were plunging.
Qatari mediators returned to Doha after holding positive talks with Iran in Tehran.
Hackers’ new target: Supermarket refrigeration and air-conditioning systems in multiple European countries breached, with high temperatures destroying tens of millions of dollars’ worth of food
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Hackers remotely breached supermarket refrigeration and air-conditioning systems in multiple European countries, maliciously adjusting temperatures and spoiling food at dozens of stores, causing losses of millions of euros. This was the second wave of similar attacks, involving chains in several countries including Sweden and Belgium. EU officials said it was an attempt to deliberately disrupt the food supply chain.
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The temperatures of supermarket freezers in multiple European countries were maliciously altered, at one point surging to 55 degrees Celsius.
The attack affected stores operated by Sweden’s ICA and Coop, Belgium’s Ahold Delhaize, Carrefour, and Intermarché, 宜家家居, Ireland’s Supervalu, K系列超市 in Finland, and Estonia’s Selver.
Hackers targeted the defrost mode of refrigeration equipment, causing temperatures to rise rapidly. In some cases, they exploited vulnerabilities in equipment operating through insecure network connections.
EU Agriculture and Food Commissioner Hansen described the incident as “an attempt to deliberately disrupt the food supply chain.”
Dragos CEO Robert said the advent of artificial intelligence and large language models has made it easier for hackers to attack multiple devices and locations at the same time.
About 40 Delhaize stores, 15 Carrefour stores, 10 Intermarché stores and 5 Spar franchise locations in Belgium were affected.
The affected temperature-control systems were made by the Danish industrial group 丹佛斯（Danfoss）.
Skip the queue and ticket system at 鼎泰豐！An insider shares 1 clever trick to save 10% on service fees
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With long waits at 鼎泰豐, host Fu Ruyang shared a time- and service-fee-saving tip: order takeout and eat in a public area of the food court. The suggestion sparked an online debate over the value of dining in versus taking out.
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The renowned restaurant brand 鼎泰豐 is known internationally for its soup dumplings. Its outlets often have long lines during peak dining hours, with waits frequently exceeding an hour.
Radio host Fu Ruyang shared on Threads a time-saving tip for visiting a department store with a 鼎泰豐 outlet: order takeout and eat in the public dining area of the basement food court.
Ordering takeout and eating in a public area lets customers avoid waiting for a dine-in seat after taking a queue ticket and saves 10% in dine-in service fees.
Some online users said takeout from 鼎泰豐 can become soggy from steam, affecting the texture, and that customers miss out on the attentive service and freshly steamed taste.
One user shared an experience of ordering takeout from the 鼎泰豐 at the neighboring Hanshin Arena while attending a concert at Kaohsiung Arena, then eating it with a drink at a food-court table.
Taichung Transit Center opens Nov. 4, with traffic lights to guide drivers to spaces and license-plate recognition eliminating tickets
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The Taichung Transit Center opened on Nov. 4, offering smart parking services and multiple transfer options.
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The Taichung Transit Center has 506 car parking spaces and 1,469 motorcycle parking spaces.
The parking facility uses smart technologies including license-plate recognition, parking-space occupancy detection, color-coded zones and mobile phone scanning to locate vehicles.
Level B1 of the Taichung Transit Center has 1,469 motorcycle parking spaces, while levels B2 and B3 have 506 car parking spaces.
The Transportation Bureau outsourced operations to 台灣國際開發事業有限公司.
The Taichung Transit Center will connect nearby department stores and shopping malls, a sugar factory cultural park, the Green Line railway and other key destinations.
The Taichung Transit Center plans to build a “7-connect, 7-transfer” transit system.
Put cabbage straight in the fridge when you get home？Expert shares a “10-second freshness trick” to keep it crisp and sweet for an extra week
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This article explains the correct way to refrigerate cabbage. Produce expert 青髪のテツ recommends inserting a freshness-preserving device or a toothpick into the cabbage core, then wrapping it with paper towels and a plastic bag to prevent it from drying out or becoming too damp, extending its freshness to more than a week.
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Produce expert 青髪のテツ recommends inserting a freshness-preserving device or a toothpick into the cabbage core to extend its storage life.
Inserting a vegetable freshness-preserving device into the cabbage core takes less than 10 seconds.
If cabbage is put straight in the fridge without protective wrapping, its outer leaves can easily lose moisture and dry out.
Sealing cabbage completely in a plastic bag can trap moisture, causing the leaves to rot or grow mold.
To keep cabbage longer, remove the core and stuff the cavity with slightly damp kitchen paper towels.
Taichung strengthens firefighting capabilities over 8 years; building fire rate lowest among the six special municipalities for 5 consecutive years
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Over eight years, the Taichung City Government bolstered firefighting capabilities, helping the city record the lowest building fire rate among the six special municipalities for 5 consecutive years. Fire Bureau Director Sun Fuyou reported that Taichung had the largest increase in staffing among the six, and had introduced technologies such as drones and firefighting robots to improve rescue efficiency and safety.
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Taichung has had the lowest building fire rate among the six special municipalities for 5 consecutive years.
Over eight years, the Taichung City Government increased its total authorized firefighting staff by 889, or about 49%, the largest rise among the six special municipalities.
Building fires in Taichung fell from 997 in 108年 to 295 in 114年, a decrease of 70.4%.
Taichung’s special search-and-rescue team is the only heavy rescue team in central Taiwan to receive certification.
Taichung’s pre-hospital resuscitation success rate for patients in cardiac arrest reached 45.63%, a record high.
Taichung Economic Development Bureau’s shopping festival draws NT$3.59 billion in 10 days, including NT$580 million from outside the city
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In the first 10 days of the 2026 Taichung Shopping Festival, registered spending reached NT$3.59 billion, with NT$580 million coming from outside the city. Changhua County ranked first in spending, highlighting Taichung’s strong appeal as central Taiwan’s consumer hub and its success in driving cross-regional spending and business for surrounding industries.
Facts
Ten days after the 2026 Taichung Shopping Festival began, registered spending had reached NT$3.59 billion.
Spending registered by visitors from outside the city during the first 10 days of the Taichung Shopping Festival totaled NT$580 million.
Changhua County had the highest registered spending among areas outside the city, at NT$160 million.
Residents of Hsinchu County had the highest average transaction amount at the Taichung Shopping Festival, at NT$1,635.
In just 10 days, registered spending exceeded NT$10 million in 13 counties and cities across Taiwan.
華邦電 shares hit limit down despite upbeat revenue！Q3 earnings surge to NT$35.4 billion, EPS jumps to NT$7.58; 2 key factors behind profit boom
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華邦電 reported its financial results for Q3 2026, posting profit of NT$35.422 billion and EPS of NT$7.58, buoyed by strong demand for customized memory and high-capacity Flash. Gross margin topped 70%. The company also approved a NT$73.1 billion factory expansion budget, signaling strong operating momentum.
Facts
華邦電 reported Q3 net income attributable to the parent company of NT$35.422 billion, with EPS of NT$7.58.
華邦電’s Q3 gross margin reached 70.6%, a record high.
華邦電 approved a capital expenditure budget of NT$73.163 billion to expand its Kaohsiung plant.
華邦電’s memory business posted Q3 revenue of NT$74.284 billion and a gross margin of 73.9%.
華邦電 forecasts global demand for server NOR Flash will reach 240 million units in 2027.
10-year-old grandson visits his 87-year-old grandmother with a drawing, only to be asked, “Who are you？” After leaving the care home, he cries and says 1 thing
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A 10-year-old boy, Da Xiang, visited his 87-year-old grandmother, who has dementia, with a drawing, only to be asked, “Who are you？” The emotionally wrenching story reflects the challenges of caring for people with dementia and their families.
Facts
Kazuko, 87, receives a monthly pension of about 140,000 yen. As her cognitive function gradually declined, her family decided to move her into a care home.
About half a year after moving into the care home, the grandmother began to fail to recognize her grandson and even asked him, “Who are you？”
Da Xiang brought a drawing he had made at school to visit his grandmother, but when she did not recognize him, he could not bring himself to show it to her. He went home crying and said he did not want to visit again.
《嫁金釵》 isn’t No. 1！田曦薇’s top 10 most popular Chinese dramas: the winner is rated higher than 《卿卿日常》 and became a hit overnight thanks to its sizzling on-screen chemistry
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《網路溫度計DailyView》 released a ranking of 田曦薇’s top 10 drama works. 《逐玉》 topped the list with more than 50,000 mentions, while 《嫁金釵》 and 《卿卿日常》 placed second and third, respectively, showing the actor’s growing influence.
Facts
《逐玉》 ranked first among 田曦薇’s drama works, with 52,087 online mentions.
《嫁金釵》 ranked second, with 12,987 online mentions.
《卿卿日常》 ranked third, with 4,002 online mentions.
The data covers the period from 2025年10月29日 to 2026年10月28日.
《逐玉》 had about four times as many mentions as the second-place title.
Tian Xiwei plays butcher’s daughter Fan Changyu in The Glory, and her pairing with Zhang Linghe has been praised for its chemistry.
Genius, Girlfriend ranked fourth with 3,626 mentions.
Deepening international exchanges on smart cities and cybersecurity: Taichung’s Digital Affairs Bureau and Local Tax Bureau visit Germany
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Taichung City Government’s Digital Affairs Bureau and Local Tax Bureau visited Germany to study smart city and cybersecurity technologies. They visited Karlsruhe, Stuttgart and other locations to draw on international experience and improve municipal services.
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Taichung City Government’s Digital Affairs Bureau, together with the Local Tax Bureau, visited Germany to study trends in smart cities, digital governance and information security.
The nationwide AI Smart Customer Service 2.0 system planned by the Local Tax Bureau has won several domestic and international awards. Planning is underway for AI Smart Customer Service 3.0.
AI Smart Customer Service 3.0 is expected to launch in November this year.
The delegation visited the FZI Research Center for Information Technology in Karlsruhe to learn about research on autonomous driving, autonomous mobile vehicles, smart energy and AI.
The delegation visited IT-SA, a major European cybersecurity trade fair held at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center, to observe developments in cybersecurity and automated AI defense.
The delegation visited 西門子’s THE IMPULSE Experience Center in Amberg and its plant to learn about digital twins, AI visual recognition and IT/OT integration.
No app opened, no verification code received! 100,000 vanished from a 永豐銀行 depositor’s account; Criminal Investigation Bureau confirms 68 victims share “1 common trait”! Take these 5 steps if your account shows unusual activity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A wave of unusual transfers hit 永豐銀行, with 68 depositors having 100,000 transferred to accounts at Taipei Fubon Bank without taking any action. The Criminal Investigation Bureau has launched an investigation, Taipei Fubon Bank has frozen the accounts, and 永豐銀行 has pledged to advance refunds.
Facts
A wave of unusual transfers occurred at 永豐銀行 on the morning of Nov. 3, with 100,000 transferred out of multiple depositors’ accounts.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau confirmed that it had received 68 reports by 12:16 p.m. The victims were mostly Yunlin residents whose ID numbers begin with P.
All funds from the unusual transfers went to the same specific account at 台北富邦銀行.
台北富邦銀行 has designated the receiving account as blocked from withdrawals and confirmed that the funds have not been withdrawn.
永豐銀行 said the funds remain under monitoring and that the bank is advancing money to depositors whose funds were fraudulently transferred.
Victims said the transactions violated normal procedures, including transfers to non-designated accounts, single transactions exceeding the limit and facial recognition being completed without opening the app.
Taiwan Week opens! Lai Ching-te: From tech island to capital island! He lays out three major directions to make Taiwan an Asian hub for asset management and innovative fundraising
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
President Lai Ching-te outlined three major directions for financial development at the opening ceremony of Taiwan Weeks 2026, advancing Taiwan’s transformation from a tech island into a capital island and building an Asian hub for asset management and innovative fundraising to support companies’ global expansion and economic growth.
Facts
Taiwan’s financial industry has assets under management of NT$48.38 trillion, up by more than NT$15 trillion from June 2024.
Taiwan has risen to become the world’s fourth-largest stock market this year.
A total of 62 financial institutions have established a presence in the Kaohsiung Asset Management Center, which is developing cross-border finance and diversified asset management services.
Will Taiwan and Japan sign a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement by year-end? Cho Jung-tai hints at the possibility: Deepening Taiwan-Japan economic and trade ties is a priority
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Nikkei Asia reported that Taiwan and Japan are negotiating a comprehensive economic and trade agreement that could be signed as early as year-end. Premier Cho Jung-tai neither confirmed nor denied the report, saying only that deepening economic and trade ties is a priority. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung welcomed the prospect and praised close Taiwan-Japan economic and trade exchanges.
Facts
Nikkei Asia, citing sources, reported that Japan is negotiating with Taiwan on a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement covering 5 major areas.
Taiwan and Japan could sign an agreement by the end of this year covering economic resilience and innovation, industrial disaster prevention cooperation, digital trade, trade facilitation and sustainable development.
Asked by the media about reports of a Taiwan-Japan economic and trade agreement, Premier Cho Jung-tai said only that deepening ties is a priority and offered no further comment.
Taiwan also hopes that signing an agreement with Japan will encourage Canada and the Philippines to follow suit and pursue their own economic and trade agreements with Taiwan.
Tsai Chi-chang accuses Chiang Wan-an of “misappropriating” the 12-team championship; Huang Tzu-che retorts that the DPP is thin-skinned: All 5 preliminary games were at the Taipei Dome
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Tsai Chi-chang criticized Chiang Wan-an for misappropriating the 12-team championship, while Huang Tzu-che mocked the DPP as thin-skinned and pointed to the controversy over the preliminary-round venue arrangements.
Wang Ting-yu exclaims that currents “have booked every yacht on the Tamsui River”! Supporter Xiao Shui-di offers a reminder: “This” could violate the Election and Recall Act
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A campaign motorcade event for DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang sparked debate, with legislator Wang Ting-yu exclaiming that all yachts on the Tamsui River had been booked. Supporters reminded the campaign to pay attention to the Election and Recall Act and safety. Shen Po-yang said they would assess the situation and stressed that safety comes first.
Facts
DPP legislator Wang Ting-yu exclaimed that all the yacht companies on the Tamsui River had been fully booked.
The final leg of Shen Po-yang’s campaign motorcade will take place on the 15th in the Shilin and Beitou districts.
Some supporters have specially chartered a yacht to watch Shen Po-yang’s campaign rally from the boat.
Online users warned that the boat campaign must not violate the Election and Recall Act, such as by offering free rides to others.
Shen Po-yang stressed that safety is the top priority and that everyone must follow the relevant rules.
Asia is more than a destination for capital! Allianz’s Hsueh Yung-hui: AI supply chains, corporate reform and local capital are driving investment opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At Taiwan Weeks 2026, Allianz’s Hsueh Yung-hui said Asia’s technology supply chains, corporate reforms and local wealth are jointly supporting capital markets. Experts from 貝萊德 and AllianceBernstein also confirmed growing two-way demand for international and local capital in both individual Asian markets and global allocations.
Facts
Hsueh Yung-hui, chief investment officer for Asia-Pacific equities at 安聯環球投資, shared views on investment opportunities in Asia at Taiwan Weeks 2026.
Asia’s technology supply chains play a key role in AI investment because they provide essential components and manufacturing capabilities.
Jay Jacobs, head of U.S. equity ETFs at 貝萊德, observed that U.S. investors want to increase their allocations to Asia, while Asian investors are using ETFs to seek global opportunities.
Markets across Asia are pursuing competitive reforms, including corporate governance in Japan, corporate value enhancement in South Korea and state-owned enterprise reform in China.
Noel Archard, global head of product solutions and marketing at 聯博集團, said product design must balance global strategies with regional and individual-country needs.
What’s next in the ETF boom? 貝萊德 and AllianceBernstein discuss how active and index strategies complement each other, as investors move from choosing products to building portfolios
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Executives from AllianceBernstein and 貝萊德 spoke at Taiwan Week, emphasizing that active and index ETFs complement each other. Investors should choose strategies based on their goals, with ETFs serving as key tools for building asset allocations.
Facts
Noel Archard, global head of product solutions and marketing at 聯博集團, said at Taiwan Weeks 2026 that active ETFs and index ETFs complement rather than replace each other.
Jay Jacobs, head of U.S. equity ETFs at 貝萊德, said the choice between active and index strategies should be based on the purpose of the investment.
ETFs are becoming important tools for connecting different strategies and building overall asset allocations.
Rising correlations between stocks and bonds are prompting investors to seek other ways to diversify their allocations.
ETFs have gradually evolved from being viewed as an investment strategy to becoming a technology and tool for delivering different strategies.
Is 411 yuan a good price to buy 南亞科? October revenue hits a record 46.4 billion, up nearly 488% year over year; analysts’ target price revealed: “DRAM prices still have room to rise in the fourth quarter”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
南亞科 posted record revenue in October, up nearly 488% year over year. Analysts are optimistic about DDR4 shortages and AI demand, maintaining a Buy rating with a target price of 570 yuan.
Facts
南亞科 reported consolidated revenue of 46.476 billion yuan for October 2026, up 487.73% year over year.
南亞科’s revenue for the first 10 months of 2026 topped 300 billion yuan, reaching 311.761 billion yuan.
Analysts maintained a Buy rating on 南亞科, with a target price of up to 570 yuan.
南亞科 General Manager Li Peiying said average selling prices for DRAM products still have room to rise in the fourth quarter.
南亞科 currently has long-term supply agreements covering about five to seven tenths of its output.
From tech island to capital hub! 彭博's Matthew Rees: Taiwan companies should leverage AI and transparent disclosure to turn global attention into long-term trust
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
彭博's global head of corporate business, Matthew Rees, said at Taiwan Weeks 2026 that Taiwan should leverage AI to accelerate research and use transparent disclosure and ongoing dialogue to turn global attention to the tech sector into long-term trust in more companies, advancing its goal of becoming a capital hub.
Facts
彭博's global head of corporate business, Matthew Rees, shared his views on developing Taiwan as a capital hub at Taiwan Weeks 2026.
Rees said Taiwan's opportunity to become a capital hub lies in helping international investors gain a deeper understanding of companies' strategies, risks and growth paths.
Rees stressed that AI can speed up research, but long-term trust must be built through reliable information and ongoing dialogue.
Rees said competing for capital means competing for attention, specifically the attention of the right investors.
Rees said mature companies make investor engagement part of their day-to-day operations rather than explaining themselves only after major events.
Rees said AI can make information abundant, but it cannot make credibility equally abundant; credibility must be built continually by all parties.
彭博 has been in Taiwan for more than 30 years and will continue investing in data, technology and AI to support the market.
Contract assistant suspected of improperly accessing official documents; 食藥署: dismissed and referred to investigators
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A contract assistant at 食藥署 is suspected of improperly obtaining access to the official document system and accessing documents without authorization. 食藥署 has dismissed the assistant and referred the case to investigators for probe, while strengthening its information security management mechanisms.
Taiwanese woman suspected of smuggling 2.6 kilograms of zombie drug vape liquid; arrested in Japan after hiding drugs in a Moutai bottle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Police at Kansai Airport in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, arrested a 48-year-old Taiwanese woman suspected of smuggling about 2.6 kilograms of liquid containing etomidate into the country hidden in a Moutai bottle, in violation of the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices.
Middle East war pushes up oil prices; Saudi Aramco's 3rd-quarter profit climbs 34.6%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Middle East war pushed up oil prices, lifting Saudi Aramco's 3rd-quarter net profit 34.6% to 135.9 billion riyals. The CEO warned of pressure on energy security and announced the launch of an expansion project for the East-West Pipeline.
Facts
3rd-quarter net profit surged 34.6% from the same period last year
Reached 135.9 billion riyals
(about US$36.2 billion)
Higher than the approximately 101 billion riyals in the same period last year
US midterm elections begin; polling places open in some East Coast states
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On US midterm election day, polling places opened on schedule in some East Coast states, with others to follow. Democrats are seeking to win control of Congress to check Trump's executive power.
Haze and rainy season prompt mall running sessions; Malaysian running group says approval is required
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Due to haze and the rainy season, some Malaysian sports groups, including 巴生健跑俱樂部, have partnered with malls to hold indoor running events. The club stressed that these are individually arranged sessions requiring prior application and approval, not facilities routinely open to the public for unrestricted access, in order to ensure safety and comply with management rules.
Facts
Of the country's 68 monitoring stations
44 stations recorded moderate air quality
Another 24 stations recorded good air quality
About 100 runners took part
Haze pollution worsened from August
Air quality deteriorated further after September
The event began at 8 p.m.
Ran inside the mall for 30 minutes
Completed about 8 laps
Did about 15 minutes of fitness training
The northeast monsoon is expected to near its end in March 2027
易發 board approves land purchase agreement in Thai industrial park, deal worth more than 100 million baht
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Automation equipment maker 易發 announced that its board approved signing a land purchase agreement in a Thai industrial park. The deal is worth about 109 million baht and is intended to establish an overseas production base and expand in Southeast Asia.
Heritage preservation versus urban development: Singapore drops bid to list civic district as a World Heritage site
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
新加坡國家文物局 announced it was withdrawing its application to list the Padang in front of the former government buildings and surrounding structures as a 聯合國教科文組織 World Heritage site, mainly because a preliminary assessment recommended expanding the buffer zone and restricting development, which could affect urban planning.
Man says he would burn down Presidential Office if Shen Po-yang wins; prosecutors detain him and seek his detention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Ho allegedly threatened in a LINE group to burn down the Presidential Office and launch missiles if Shen Po-yang were elected. Suspected of threatening the public and endangering public safety, he was detained by police acting on orders from the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, which asked the court to order his detention.
Wife of candidate for Taichung's Heping District chief and campaign worker suspected of vote-buying with red wine; ordered detained without visitation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A woman surnamed Li, the wife of a candidate for Heping District chief in Taichung, and a campaign worker surnamed Liu are suspected of bribing voters with red wine. The Taichung District Prosecutors Office sought their detention without visitation, which was approved; the other defendants were released on bail or placed under restrictions on their residence.
Matsu pet policies: Wang Chung-ming proposes subsidies for stray animals; Tsao Er-yuan focuses on local veterinary care
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang Lienchiang County chief candidate Wang Chung-ming and independent candidate Tsao Er-yuan have each proposed policies on pet health care in Matsu. They include subsidies for sending stray animals to Taiwan for treatment, establishing a regular local veterinary care system and planning pet-friendly parks.
Finance Ministry: Tax allocation law cuts central government's business tax receipts by NT$274.8 billion in first 9 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
財政部 said the revised Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Allocation Act reduced the central government's share of business tax revenue by NT$274.8 billion year over year. Overall net tax revenue collected rose by NT$255.3 billion for the central government and NT$452.7 billion for local governments.
Two parcels on 台鐵 list recipient as Xi Jinping; 鐵路警察局 says it was a false alarm over a passenger’s lost property
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Two boxes of parcels bearing the recipient name “Xi Jinping” were found aboard a 台鐵 train. After an investigation, 鐵路警察局 determined they contained a passenger’s lost personal clothing and discarded documents, with no dangerous items, and said the incident was a false alarm.
Southeast Asia Finance / Pou Chen boosts capital of Vietnam subsidiary by US$20 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
寶成工業’s board resolved to increase capital in a subsidiary, ultimately investing an additional US$20 million in its Vietnam subsidiary, Pou Phong Vietnam Company Limited.
Facts
Increase capital in its subsidiary Precious Full Investments Limited by US$33.9 million
Invest an additional NT$20 million in its Vietnam subsidiary, Pou Phong Vietnam Company Limited
Holds 381,035,001 shares
Shareholding valued at US$584,425,001
Shareholding valued at US$100 million
Companies mentioned：寶成工業、Great Pacific Investments Ltd.、Precious Full Investments Limited、Pou Phong Vietnam Company Limited
Russian strike on Ukrainian humanitarian aid site leaves 31 dead; attacks power plants across the country
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russian forces struck a humanitarian aid site in southeastern Ukraine, killing 31, and attacked power plants and medical facilities across the country. The Kremlin confirmed that trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States would be held in Abu Dhabi.
Facts
The death toll rose to 31 today
Another 5 people were injured
Nearly 50 people are missing
Launched 289 attack drones
17 ballistic missiles
59 cruise missiles
Injured at least 62 people
More than 200 patients have been transferred to other medical facilities
Stablecoin issuer eligibility: 金管會 limits initial issuance to banks or joint ventures with financial firms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
金管會 has proposed a draft set of rules on stablecoin issuance permits and management. Initially, eligible issuers would be limited to banks or joint ventures with financial firms, with the financial firm holding more than 51% and a single financial holding company or bank holding 25%; technology companies may not issue stablecoins independently. Applications are expected to open as early as Q1 next year.
Facts
Financial firms must hold more than 51%
A single financial holding company or bank must hold at least 25%
Taiwan’s first disaster-resilient cell site integrated with a substation completed, bolstering communications network resilience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
數發部 announced the completion of a highly disaster-resilient cell site at Jiatai Substation in Chiayi County, the first demonstration site in Taiwan built in conjunction with a 台電 substation. It is resilient in terms of power, transmission and structure, and can withstand Category 15 winds. The site has weathered Typhoons Bavi and Champi and continued operating stably. 數發部 said it had provided subsidies from fiscal 112 to 114 for 93 highly disaster-resilient cell sites and related backup equipment, and plans to continue strengthening communications network resilience in remote areas and disaster zones from fiscal 115 to 118.
Meeting with Russian defense minister, Zhang Shengmin says Chinese military seeks to build mutual trust
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Zhang Shengmin, vice chairman of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Military Commission, met Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Beijing. Zhang said China was willing to continue strengthening strategic communication with Russia and build mutual trust in the military sphere, noting that China-Russia military ties had yielded fruitful results in many areas.
IEA: European gas inventories fall to 13-year low, market pressure to persist through 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國際能源總署 warned that European gas inventories had fallen to their lowest level since 2013, at just 75%, well below the 歐盟 target of 80%. Market pressures could persist through 2027.
亞德客-KY reported consolidated revenue of NT$3.565 billion for October, up 32.17% year on year and a record for the month. Revenue for the first 10 months totaled NT$37.255 billion, also a record. The company expects the upcycle in pneumatic market demand to continue through 2027 and is continuing to expand into new semiconductor equipment applications.
Facts
NT$3.565 billion
Down 6.45% month on month
Up 32.17% year on year
Revenue for the first 10 months totaled NT$37.255 billion
Iranian official: US and Iran remain far from reaching a ceasefire agreement
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An Iranian official told 路透社 that despite stepped-up diplomatic efforts, the United States and Iran remain far from a ceasefire agreement. The United States attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot down a US MQ-9 drone. Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran for talks. Iran warned that reopening the Strait of Hormuz would require its conditions to be met, while parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran had given Washington a forceful response.
Facts
Negotiations have continued for the past 8 days
Whether it will be after the midterm elections on the 3rd
Weightlifting worlds: Chen Wen-huei competes in 69kg Group B, assured of missing medals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese weightlifter Chen Wen-huei competed in Group B of the women’s 69kg event at the World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, lifting 104kg in the snatch and 128kg in the clean and jerk for a total of 232kg. She finished 5th in Group B and 4th overall, ensuring she would miss out on a medal.
Abbot surnamed Chang and son at Yilan's Donglin Temple suspected of embezzlement and money laundering; court orders detention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The abbot surnamed Chang of Donglin Temple in Dongshan Township, Yilan County, and his son are suspected of embezzling more than NT$100 million in donations from worshippers and laundering the money by purchasing cryptocurrency and gold. At prosecutors' request, the court today ordered them detained and barred from visits.