易威 (1799): Announces board approval to rename the Audit Committee as the Audit and Risk Management Committee
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易威 (1799) announced that its board approved renaming the Audit Committee as the Audit and Risk Management Committee to strengthen its risk management mechanisms. There are no changes to the committee members.
Facts
Date of change: 115/11/04
Companies mentioned：易威
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易威 (1799): Announcement pursuant to Article 22, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
欣銓(3264): Announcement of acquisition of plant engineering work
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欣銓(3264) announces the acquisition of plant engineering work for a total transaction amount of NT$513 million. The counterparty to the transaction is 奇鼎科技股份有限公司.
Facts
Total amount of this batch of transactions: NTD 513,310,000
Companies mentioned：欣銓、奇鼎科技股份有限公司
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台聯櫃(5601): Announces that the board approved the company's standalone financial statements for the 3rd quarter of 115
邑昇(5291): Announces that the amount of new loans to others is at least 新臺幣一千萬元 and at least 百分之二 of the company's latest financial statements' net worth
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邑昇(5291) announces a new loan to 邑城建設股份有限公司 in an amount of at least 新臺幣一千萬元 and at least 百分之二 of net worth.
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80% subsidiary
Credit limit (NT$ thousand): 336,899
Balance of previous loans (NT$ thousand): 80,000
Annual interest rate: 3%
Capital (NT$ thousand): 70,000
Accumulated profit and loss (NT$ thousand): -6,240
1.78
Companies mentioned：邑昇、邑城建設股份有限公司
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邑昇(5291): Announces that the board approved the consolidated financial statements for the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 115
Operating revenue, cumulative from January 1 through the end of the current period (thousand NTD): 1,186,061
Net profit (loss) for the period, cumulative from January 1 through the end of the current period (thousand NTD): 82,579
Basic earnings (loss) per share from Jan. 1 through the end of the current period (NT$): 2.08
Date submitted to the board or resolved by the board: 115/11/04
Companies mentioned：邑昇
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世德(2066): Company invited to attend an online investor conference hosted by 統一證券
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世德(2066) was invited to attend an online investor conference hosted by 統一證券 on November 12, 115, to discuss the company's operations and outlook.
Facts
115/11/12
Original14 時 00 分
Companies mentioned：世德、統一證券
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邑昇(5291): Announcement of important resolutions passed by the company's board of directors
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邑昇實業股份有限公司 announced that its board of directors passed several resolutions, including the consolidated financial report for the third quarter of 115, the audit plan for 116, a loan of funds to 邑城建設公司 and its subsidiary 邑佳安麗, adjustments to bank credit lines, compensation policies for directors and managers, revisions to the scope of rank-and-file employees, and a plan to enhance corporate value.
長耀地產(3489): Announcement that the company's name has been changed from 「森寶開發股份有限公司」 to 「長耀地產投資股份有限公司」. Announcement period: November 4, 115 to February 3, 116
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長耀地產投資股份有限公司 (formerly 森寶開發) announced that its name has been changed from 「森寶開發股份有限公司」 to 「長耀地產投資股份有限公司」, and its stock abbreviation has been changed from 「森寶」 to 「長耀地產」. The ticker code 3489 remains unchanged. The name change was approved on November 03, 115, and the shareholder meeting passed the resolution on September 29, 115. The change will be announced continuously for 三 months as required (November 4, 115 to February 3, 116).
Facts
3489
Original民國115年11月03日
Original民國115年09月29日
Companies mentioned：長耀地產投資股份有限公司、森寶開發股份有限公司、Ever Glory Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd.、經濟部、財團法人中華民國證券櫃檯買賣中心
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科嶠(4542): Announcement of agreements for entrusted collection and custody of proceeds for the company's second domestic unsecured corporate bond and third domestic unsecured corporate bond
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科嶠工業股份有限公司 announced that on November 4, 115, it signed agreements for the entrusted collection and custody of proceeds for its second and third domestic unsecured corporate bond issues. The agreements will be carried out by 台北富邦商業銀行敦南分行 and 合作金庫商業銀行三重分行, respectively.
雙鴻(3324): Company invited to attend the 「凱基證券 investor conference」 to discuss information related to the company's operations.
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雙鴻(3324) was invited to attend a 凱基證券 investor conference on November 18, 115, to discuss information related to its operations.
Facts
Date of occurrence: 115/11/18
Time of the investor conference: 14:30
Companies mentioned：雙鴻、凱基證券、KGI 凱基證
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漢測(7856): Company invited to attend the forum 「Discovering the Overall Competitiveness of Taiwan's AI Supply Chain Through Active Investing」, hosted by 路博邁證券投資信託 and co-organized by 今周刊
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漢測(7856) was invited to attend a forum hosted by 路博邁證券投資信託 and co-organized by 今周刊 to discuss its operating outlook.
Facts
115/11/05
Original10 時 00 分
Companies mentioned：漢測、路博邁證券投資信託、今周刊
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富喬(1815): Announcement of the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115 approved by the company's board of directors
揚秦(2755): Announcement of board revisions to certain provisions of the 115 employee stock option issuance and subscription rules
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揚秦(2755) announced that its board of directors revised certain provisions of the 115 employee stock option issuance and subscription rules, primarily deleting the 「overall contribution」 factor used as a reference when reviewing the number of options to be granted, and making revisions as required by the competent authority.
Facts
Year 115
115/11/04
Companies mentioned：揚秦
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揚秦(2755): Announcement that the company's board of directors set the capital increase record date for new shares issued upon conversion of its first domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds
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揚秦(2755) announced that its board of directors set November 05, 115, as the capital increase record date for new shares issued upon conversion of its first domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds. The total issuance amount is NT$4,697,850, for 469,785 shares.
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NT$4,697,850
469,785 shares
NT$10
Companies mentioned：揚秦
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揚秦(2755): Announcement that the company's board of directors approved the financial report for the third quarter of 115
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揚秦(2755) announced that its board of directors approved the financial report for the third quarter of 115 on 115/11/04, covering 115/01/01 to 115/09/30. Cumulative operating revenue totaled 26億3,187萬1 thousand NTD, net profit for the period was 2億184萬0 thousand NTD, and basic earnings per share were 4.33 NTD.
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115/11/04
115/01/01~115/09/30
2631871
723290
250358
252817
201840
4.33
2491144
1287722
1203422
Companies mentioned：揚秦
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力泰(5520): Announcement that the company's board of directors approved the consolidated financial report for the third quarter of 115
《網路溫度計DailyView》 released its 2026 ranking of TOP10 affordable hot pot chains. 石二鍋 retained the top spot with 56,000 online mentions, while 六扇門 and 三媽臭臭鍋 ranked second and third. 藝鍋物 made the list for the first time, and 五鮮級 climbed in the rankings. The market's total output value exceeds 400億元, and competition is fierce.
Facts
石二鍋 took first place in the 2026 affordable hot pot chain ranking with 56,086 online mentions, winning the title for 兩 consecutive editions.
六扇門 ranked second with 40,418 online mentions. The brand originated in Hsinchu in 2014.
三媽臭臭鍋 ranked third with 31,470 online mentions and announced on March 13 this year that prices for all items would rise by 20 NTD starting in April.
藝鍋物 entered the rankings for the first time, taking ninth place with 1,516 online mentions.
五鮮級平價鍋物 ranked fifth with 3,900 online mentions, making a significant jump from ninth place in the previous round.
The annual output value of Taiwan's hot pot restaurants exceeds 400億元, and the number of restaurants exceeds 1萬.
石二鍋 is a brand under 王品集團, established in 2009. Its menu is divided into 「愛呷肉」 and 「愛呷菜」.
偈亭 is a brand exclusive to Taichung, with an average spend of about 250 NTD. As it originally started as a beverage shop, customers often add hand-shaken drinks to their orders.
Remember to store water! 10 counties and cities face major water outages tomorrow, 「with no water for cooking or bathing from morning to night」; check the affected areas at home with one click
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On November 5, water supplies will be suspended in 10 counties and cities across Taiwan due to pipeline maintenance and construction. Gukeng, Yunlin, will have the longest outage, lasting 10 hours. Residents are advised to store water and turn off water pumps.
Facts
On November 5, some areas in 10 counties and cities across Taiwan will have their water supply suspended.
Qishan, Gukeng Township, Yunlin County, will have no water from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for a total of 10 hours.
Due to a water network closure investigation, water will be suspended in Mingde Village, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, from 23:00 on the 4th to 4:00 on the 5th.
The water utility recommends starting to store water at least 6 hours before a water outage.
U.S. Midterm Elections: Could Democrats win both chambers of Congress? Markets worry AI data centers may face restrictions; Asian semiconductor stocks plunge
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Democrats are expected to win both chambers of Congress in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, raising market concerns about regulation of AI data centers and capital spending and sending U.S. stock futures and Asian semiconductor stocks sharply lower.
Facts
Results from the 2026 U.S. midterm elections show Democrats are poised to take control of both the House and the Senate.
Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Inohosa is expected to defeat incumbent Governor Abbott and has pledged to pause construction of new data centers.
Original日本軟銀集團股價重挫超過8%，半導體設備業者Disco下跌10.19%。
South Korea's major semiconductor companies came under selling pressure, with SK海力士 falling 5.08% and 三星電子 dropping 3.87%.
The Invesco Solar ETF rose 3% in after-hours trading on Robinhood.
微軟, 亞馬遜 and 輝達 fell in overnight trading on Robinhood.
In Charts: After 20 years together, a partner dies and there's not even 1 day of bereavement leave! Ministry of Labor reveals key to 8 days of paid leave
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The Ministry of Labor clarified bereavement leave rules, saying that only the death of a spouse in a legally registered marriage entitles a worker to 8 days of paid bereavement leave. Long-term cohabiting partners who are not legally married are not eligible and can only take personal leave or annual leave to handle funeral arrangements.
Facts
Workers are entitled to 8 days of bereavement leave with pay when their spouse dies.
Taiwan switched from ceremonial weddings to a marriage registration system on May 23, 2008.
If one spouse in a legally recognized same-sex marriage dies, the surviving spouse is likewise entitled to statutory bereavement leave.
Family care leave is capped at 7 days per year, counted as personal leave, and is generally unpaid.
Workers who need to handle an incident in person may apply for personal leave, up to 14 days in total per year, but personal leave is unpaid.
Starting January 1, 2026, family care leave can also be taken by the hour.
Workers may take 6 days of bereavement leave when a grandparent, child, or parent-in-law dies.
Workers may take 3 days of bereavement leave when a great-grandparent, sibling, or grandparent-in-law dies.
Did Chiang Wan-an copy Shen Po-yang's alert? Wang Shih-chien mocks the Wan-an alert as an imitation: You need to come up with something original
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Wang Shih-chien criticized Chiang Wan-an for copying Shen Po-yang's alert, mocking the Wan-an alert as lacking originality amid political mudslinging during the Nine-in-One elections.
Facts
The incident took place during the Nine-in-One elections.
Lai Ching-te praises Shen Po-yang and Lai Jui-lung's debate performances as calm and sincere: The aim is to explain policy positions, not to beat one's opponent
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The debate performances by Shen Po-yang and Lai Jui-lung were described as calm and sincere. Lai Ching-te stressed that the aim of a debate is to explain policy positions, not to win, in connection with the Nine-in-One elections.
Facts
The debate is related to discussion of the Nine-in-One elections.
A forum held by the Taiwan Society of Hematology noted that multiple myeloma incidence in Taiwan has doubled and that older patients have a high dropout rate from first-line treatment. Experts urged the National Health Insurance program to cover anti-CD38 targeted therapy for patients ineligible for transplants to improve outcomes.
Facts
Multiple myeloma incidence in Taiwan rose 135% among men and 165% among women over 20 years.
Among newly diagnosed patients ineligible for stem cell transplants, 32.2% die before receiving second-line treatment.
Using a 4-in-1 anti-CD38 targeted therapy as first-line treatment can achieve a median progression-free survival of 8 to 10 years.
Nearly 900 new multiple myeloma patients are diagnosed each year, with a median age at diagnosis of 69 to 70.
In October 2023, the United Kingdom added the anti-CD38 4-in-1 regimen to routine publicly funded first-line coverage for patients ineligible for transplants.
Major shutdowns at a well-known Taiwanese drink shop! After 34 years, it has closed all but 2 locations nationwide; reason for closure revealed
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The longtime Taiwanese beverage brand 綠蓋茶．館 will close its NTU location in Taipei's Gongguan district on December 27, 2026, when its lease expires. The news has saddened longtime customers who associate the brand with fond memories of their youth, highlighting its deep cultural ties to the area.
Facts
綠蓋茶館 announced that its NTU location will close on December 27, 2026.
The main reason 綠蓋茶館 is closing is that its lease is about to expire.
綠蓋茶館 was founded in 1992 and introduced its signature salted milk foam tea in 2003.
At its peak, 綠蓋茶館 had more than 20 locations.
綠蓋茶館 now has only 2 locations still open: Ximen and Tamsui.
Is the KMT's winning formula no longer working? A writer says one remark by Shen Po-yang says it all: He's Chiang Wan-an's real nightmare
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風傳媒 reports on the Nine-in-One elections, saying the KMT's winning formula may no longer work. A writer points to a remark by Shen Po-yang as proof, calling him Chiang Wan-an's real nightmare.
A dog's true age is not 7 times a human's! Experts reveal the correct calculation, and many people have it wrong
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This article explores the correct way to calculate a dog's age, noting that the traditional method of multiplying by 7 is inaccurate. Citing DNA research from the University of California, San Diego, and data from the 美國獸醫醫學會, it explains how aging rates and life spans differ by dog size, helping owners understand their dogs' biological ages.
Facts
A University of California, San Diego study found that the biological age of a 1-year-old Labrador is roughly equivalent to that of a 31-year-old human.
The 美國獸醫醫學會 says a medium-sized dog at age 1 is roughly equivalent to a 15-year-old human, and at age 2 to a 24-year-old.
A 10-year-old giant dog weighing more than 45 kilograms is equivalent to a 79-year-old human, a 23-year gap compared with a small dog.
A study published in October 2026 found that small dogs have a median life span of about 14 years, while some giant purebred dogs live fewer than 10 years.
Large dogs generally enter middle age earlier than small dogs, and should undergo more thorough aging assessments at around 5 to 6 years old.
Airport MRT daily ridership tops 130,000! AI crowd-flow alerts roll out to detect falls and fainting in real time and protect passengers
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The 桃園市政府 announced the results of Taoyuan Metro's smart railway initiative, unveiling an AI crowd-flow safety alert system at 3 major hub stations and continuing to promote domestic production of equipment and international technology exchanges, showcasing growth in both operational scale and technical capabilities.
Facts
Taoyuan Metro will install its Smart Platform AI Crowd Analysis and Safety Alert System at A1 Taipei Main Station, A12 Airport Terminal 1 Station, and A13 Airport Terminal 2 Station.
As of October this year, Taoyuan Metro's average daily ridership had reached 131,500.
桃捷公司 completed the domestic development of 16 pieces of equipment last year and received a subsidy of NT$4.967 million from the Railway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
Taoyuan Metro's independently developed Metro MARS smart railway platform won third place in the Asia-Pacific region in the Gartner Government Innovation Awards.
2027 Texas Travel Guide: Michelin reveals 19 starred restaurants! The world's longest roller coaster, the first Waldorf resort... Four new highlights to add to your itinerary
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Travel Texas announced 4 major highlights for 2027, including a record-breaking roller coaster, a Waldorf resort, and an artistic landmark. The 2026 MICHELIN Guide Texas was also unveiled, awarding 19 restaurants one star as barbecue continues to lead the way.
Facts
The 2026 MICHELIN Guide Texas has 19 one-star restaurants, a three-year high.
Fort Worth's legendary barbecue restaurant Goldee's Bar-B-Q became the city's first Michelin one-star restaurant.
Four Texas smoked barbecue restaurants retained their one-star status.
六旗德州嘉年華樂園 in San Antonio will introduce the world's longest family launch coaster, Werewolf Canyon.
The Waldorf brand's first resort estate in Texas is located in Fredericksburg.
Original休士頓凱馬海濱木棧道預計2027年第一季開幕全新海盜主題水上樂園。
The main construction work on the 阿拉莫 visitor center and museum will be completed in 2027.
Austin newcomer Japanese-French restaurant KAPPO KAPPO earned a Michelin star immediately after opening.
Companies mentioned：Travel Texas、希爾頓、洲際酒店集團、IHG、奧伯奇度假村系列、Auberge Resorts Collection、萬豪飯店、雪松公園萬豪飯店暨會議中心、Goldee's Bar-B-Q、InterStellar BBQ、Leroy and Lewis Barbecue、CorkScrew BBQ、Fabrik Austin、KAPPO KAPPO、Tatsu、Mamani、Mixtli、Isidore、Nicosi、六旗德州嘉年華樂園、Six Flags Fiesta Texas、凱馬海濱木棧道、Kemah Boardwalk Bay、希爾莊園華爾道夫酒店、Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country、金普頓酒店、Kimpton Fredericksburg、博德薩爾酒店、The Birdsall、聯合傳承大廳、United Heritage Hall、阿拉莫、Alamo、曼尼爾收藏館濕壁畫建築、The Menil Collection Fresco Building
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle launches passes for 5 routes at the ITF Travel Fair; Chang Wen-chi to serve as shop manager for a day on Nov. 6
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台中市政府觀光旅遊局 launched upgraded Taiwan Tourist Shuttle passes at the 2026 ITF travel fair and invited entertainer Zhang Wenqi to serve as a one-day store manager and share her travel experiences， offering exhibition-only discounts to promote tourism in Taichung。
Facts
Entertainer Zhang Wenqi will serve as a one-day store manager at the Taichung Pavilion of the 2026 ITF Taiwan International Travel Fair at 4 p.m. on Nov. 6。
The new Taiwan Tourist Shuttle passes are bundled with stays at 長榮桂冠酒店， 采寓， 震大金鬱金香酒店 and 惠來大雪山。
Travelers can choose from 5 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes in Taichung。
The 2026 ITF Taiwan International Travel Fair will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 from Nov. 6 to 9。
Customers who buy designated passes will receive a Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-themed towel， while supplies last。
Tourism and Travel Bureau Director Chen Meixiu said Zhang Wenqi rode the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle herself and visited attractions along the routes。
New Taiwan Tourist Shuttle partner businesses include 歐酷酒店。
Taichung Transit Center opens as new transportation hub， bringing crowds and business to the old city district
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The Taichung Transit Center， built by the Taichung City Government at a cost of more than 21億元， officially opened on Nov. 4。 It brings together multiple modes of transport as a transfer hub， aiming to improve traffic flow and boost commercial development in the old city district。
Facts
The Taichung Transit Center was built at a cost of more than 21億元， including 4億元 in central government subsidies and 17億元 paid by the city government。
The Taichung Transit Center officially opened on Nov. 4， bringing together railways， intercity buses， city buses， cars and motorcycles。
The Taichung Transit Center is designed with 2 floors above ground and 3 below， with 12 bays for large buses and space for 26 intercity and city bus routes。
The Taichung Transit Center has nearly 2,000 parking spaces for cars and motorcycles， including 506 spaces for cars and 1,469 for motorcycles。
Designed to evoke a “mountain valley，” the Taichung Transit Center won the Excellence Award in the Best Planning and Design category of the National Excellence in Construction Awards and the top national prize in the Planning and Design category of the 25th National Architecture Golden Award。
Three major institutional investors dump 1597億元 in Taiwan stocks！ Foreign investors sell for 5 straight sessions， withdraw nearly 1500億元 in a single day， while investment trusts buy for 17 straight sessions
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Taiwan stocks saw sharp swings on the 4th， as foreign investors recorded net sales of 1,498.99億元 for 5 straight days， sending the market plunging more than 1,000 points intraday。 Investment trusts bucked the trend with 17 straight days of net buying， adding financial stocks。 The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of nearly 1,600億元， with 台積電 and 台達電 leading declines。
Facts
Foreign investors withdrew 1,498.99億元 today， marking their 5th consecutive trading day of net selling。
Investment trusts recorded net purchases of 276.31億元 today， marking a record 17 consecutive trading days of net buying。
Taiwan stocks plunged as much as 1,451.72 points intraday， falling below the 42,000-point mark。
The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of 1,597.86億元 today。
The top 5 stocks bought by investment trusts， in order， were 台新新光金， 中信金， 兆豐金， 日月光投控 and 台積電。
Not the Tamsui River or the Xindian River！ This 1 river has the most trash in Taiwan， with “39,000 bags accumulated along its banks， mostly plastic bottles and containers”： Trash density is extremely high
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A survey by 荒野保護協會 found that the Zhuoshui River had the highest trash density， at 361 bags per kilometer， mostly plastic bottles and containers。 The Water Resources Agency pledged to place it under monitoring and arrange cleanup。 The amount of trash in the Tamsui River fell by more than half， following years of monitoring。
Facts
A total of 39,213.5 bags of trash have accumulated along the Zhuoshui River basin， reaching 361 bags per kilometer， the highest trash density in the survey。
Plastic bottles and containers made up the largest share of trash along the Zhuoshui River， at 25.9%。
The Tamsui River had an average of 78.7 bags of trash per kilometer last year。 A follow-up survey this year found 27.6 bags， a decrease of about 65%。
The Zhuoshui River survey covered the main river and tributaries including the Xiluo drainage channel and the Gancuo drainage channel， spanning a total of 152 kilometers。
Among previously reported hotspots along the Tamsui River， trash along the right bank of the Xindian River fell the most， by 78.5%。
Illustration》Father gives 3 children 244萬元 each， then gets hit with 48.8萬 in back taxes！ Tax bureau reveals “1 key” that led to a miscalculation of the entire tax exemption
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The Taipei National Taxation Bureau of the Ministry of Finance released a case involving a father who misunderstood how the gift tax exemption is calculated and failed to declare the total amount of 244萬元 gifted to each of his 三 children。 He was ultimately assessed an additional 48.8萬元 in taxes and penalized。 The case clarified that the exemption is calculated on an aggregate basis for each donor。
Facts
Under the rules for 2026， the gift tax exemption remains 244萬元 per person per year， with the calculation period running from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 each year。
The gift tax exemption is calculated per donor。 The same person may deduct the 244萬元 exemption only once in any given year。
A father and mother are separate donors and can each use the annual 244萬元 exemption， for a combined tax-free gift of 488萬元。
When the total value of gifts exceeds the exemption， a declaration must be filed within 30 days of the gift that caused the amount to exceed the exemption。
Under current rules for 2026， a net taxable gift of up to 2,811萬元 is subject to a 10% tax rate。
Musk’s SpaceX to acquire Tesla？ Pay package holds shortcut to control， Mars colonization just a smokescreen
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Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla are evaluating a merger， experts say the move could let Musk use a mechanism in the SpaceX compensation plan that grants voting rights first， allowing him to gain control of Tesla without meeting operational milestones。
Facts
Musk confirmed last month during a SpaceX earnings call that the boards of both companies had formed special committees to assess the feasibility of a potential merger。
According to a report by 巴克萊銀行 analysts， if SpaceX acquired Tesla， Musk would hold about 37% of the new group’s economic stake but as much as 56% of its voting rights， giving him a majority。
The SpaceX compensation plan is structured to give Musk voting rights over the shares before he has actually earned their economic value。
Charles Elson， founder of the University of Delaware’s Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance， said the core purpose of the enormous pay package had always been to achieve “total control”。
Under Musk’s SpaceX compensation plan， the shares could be worth as much as 7,190億美元， but would have no real economic value until operational targets were met。
No need to study medicine or electrical engineering！ A veteran poster recommends 1 high-paying career with monthly pay of 6萬元 or more， earning more than many office workers
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Taipei’s high cost of living means a monthly salary of 5 to 6萬元 or more is needed to save money。 For liberal arts graduates or nontechnical workers， a base salary of 6萬元 is hard to come by， and most need overtime or years of experience。 Internet users shared several high-paying careers， with sales jobs getting the strongest endorsement。
Facts
Living costs in Taipei are high； if your monthly salary is below 5 to 6萬元， it is really hard to save money
It is extremely difficult for liberal arts graduates or nontechnical workers to reach a base salary of 6萬元。 Most have to work exhausting overtime or build up several years of experience to have a chance
Internet users believe sales jobs offer a better chance of earning 6萬元 or more per month
Volunteer military officers and noncommissioned officers earn more than 六萬， including housing and meal expenses
Taiwan’s “2 major well-known banks” announce merger！ Accounts change to 14 digits， debit cards’ expiration dates， credit card replacements： 5 major changes explained
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台新銀行 and 新光銀行 announced they will officially merge on Jan. 1， 2027， with 台新銀行 as the surviving bank。 Accounts at 新光銀行 will be converted to 14 digits， debit cards will remain valid through the end of 2027， and credit cards will be replaced。 Services will be suspended during the system conversion。
Facts
台新銀行 and 新光銀行 will officially merge on Jan. 1， 2027， with 台新銀行 as the surviving bank。
The 13-digit deposit account numbers at 新光銀行 will be converted to new 14-digit account numbers at 台新銀行。
Existing valid debit cards issued by 新光銀行 can be used through Dec. 31， 2027， after which they will expire。
台新金控 and 新光金控 completed their merger on July 24， 2025， and changed their name to “台新新光金融控股股份有限公司”。
After the merger， 台新銀行 will have 204 branches across Taiwan and 12 overseas service locations。
Credit cards issued by 新光銀行 will be replaced in stages， with some converted to Richart cards。 They are expected to be mailed from March to June 2027。
Online banking and the app of 新光銀行 will stop operating from 18:00 on Dec. 31， 2026。
Trump’s words spark a “V-shaped” stock market rebound！ Why did the market breathe a sigh of relief after a landslide Democratic victory？
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The Democrats took full control of Congress and key state governorships in the U.S. midterm elections， initially triggering market fears over AI regulation and political uncertainty。 But as Trump said he accepted the results and was willing to work together， political risks eased， driving a V-shaped rebound in global stocks。 Taiwan stocks surged 1,000 points in a single day。
Facts
In the afternoon of the 4th， Taiwan time， Taiwan stocks surged 1,000 points from their intraday low and closed at 42948.91 points。
Research firm SemiAnalysis estimates that Texas accounts for nearly 30% of the U.S. data center capacity expected to come online in 2028。
GLJ Research analyst Gordon Johnson estimates that about 13GW of data center capacity in Texas could be immediately affected by the election results.
Texas data center projects that have secured power but not state environmental permits could be delayed by 12 to 18 months.
U.S. government debt is nearing $40 trillion.
Companies mentioned：富達國際、Man Group、SemiAnalysis、GLJ Research
Democrats sweep both chambers of Congress! Voter anger deals Trump a major blow; The Washington Post calls it the “Republicans’ worst defeat in half a century”
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The results of the U.S. midterm elections are in, with Democrats successfully reclaiming control of both chambers of Congress in what is seen as a major blow to Trump’s policies. Democrats made gains in several traditionally Republican states, including Texas and South Carolina, reflecting voter dissatisfaction with the status quo and a shift among certain groups of voters.
Facts
The United States held midterm elections on Nov. 3, with Democrats winning both chambers of Congress and ending the Republican majority in Congress.
The Washington Post described the defeat as the Republicans’ worst in half a century.
Democrats won the U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in Texas by double-digit margins, marking the first time since 1994 that they had won a statewide election in Texas.
Exit polls showed that, compared with 2024, Latino, Catholic and under-30 voters shifted toward the Democrats by double-digit margins.
Spending on ads in this midterm election hit a record, with Republicans spending $5.45 billion and Democrats spending $5.02 billion, for a combined total of $10.47 billion.
Trump’s super PACs invested at least $380 million, while Elon Musk invested more than $400 million.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Privately paid ¥46 million “to keep things from getting out of hand”! Financial black hole at Kyoto elementary school exposed, with principal told to keep paying
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A municipal elementary school in Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, accumulated a ¥54 million shortfall after failing to collect school fees for years. A former administrative staff member and the principal paid ¥46 million out of their own pockets. The board of education is still asking the principal to cover the remaining ¥8 million and plans to reform its fee management system between 2027 and 2028.
Facts
A municipal elementary school in Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, has accumulated a funding shortfall of about ¥54 million.
A former administrative staff member and the principal paid about ¥46 million in total.
The principal personally covered about ¥26 million.
The former administrative staff member used about ¥20 million in personal funds between 2021 and 2024.
The board of education plans to ask the principal to continue covering the shortfall of about ¥8 million.
The Kizugawa city government plans to bring school lunch fees under its official accounting system in fiscal 2027.
The Kizugawa city government plans to introduce a fee management system in fiscal 2028.
The A21 micro transit hub in Zhongli District, upgraded from a basic bus shelter, officially opened on Nov. 2.
To fill the transportation gap after the Airport MRT’s late-night service ends, the newly launched T200 pilot route provides late-night airport shuttle service.
The T200 Night Owl Taoyuan minibus runs 10 trips in each direction daily, for a total of 20 trips, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following day.
Rides on the Taoyuan Little Bus are free for holders of Taoyuan City Citizen Cards. The service also accepts the TPASS commuter passes for Greater Taipei-Taoyuan, Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli and Taoyuan-Hsinchu.
和欣客運 intercity bus routes 7504 and 7505 began serving the A21 transit hub on the 2nd.
The area around the A21 micro transit hub has 96 car parking spaces and 516 motorcycle parking spaces.
桃捷公司 has added a late-night extra service to the airport, departing from A22 Laojie River Station at 11:50 p.m.
The real flavors are hidden in the alleys! Locals recommend five must-try eateries in Sanxia and Yingge—you’d be missing out if you only visited the old streets
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This article introduces five local-recommended eateries in Sanxia and Yingge: 夜市臭豆腐, 大媽牛肉麵, 古伯手工米苔目, 東澤創意料理 and 金三峽牛角三樹, highlighting their distinctive flavors and convenient locations.
Facts
夜市臭豆腐 is located at No. 298 Jianguo Road, Yingge District, New Taipei City. It is open from 08:00 to 17:30 and closed Monday through Wednesday.
大媽牛肉麵 is located at No. 135 Wenhua Road, Dongying Village, Yingge District, New Taipei City. It is open from 11:00 to 14:30 and from 17:00 to 20:00.
古伯手工米苔目 is located at No. 9 Minquan Street, Sanxia District, New Taipei City. It is open from 08:00 to 19:00 and closed on Mondays.
U.S. midterms》Failed to hold onto her brother’s seat after his 23 years in office! Darlene Graham loses as South Carolina elects a Democrat for the first time in 28 years
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In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, South Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat changed hands. Democratic candidate Anne Andrews defeated Republican candidate Darlene Graham, ending the state’s 28-year Republican dominance. Darlene, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, had Trump’s support but lost amid criticism of her lack of foreign policy and national security experience.
Facts
Democratic candidate Anne Andrews defeated Republican candidate Darlene Graham in the 2026 South Carolina U.S. Senate election.
Darlene Graham is the younger sister of the late former Sen. Lindsey Graham. She succeeded her brother in the seat and had the support of President Trump.
The Democratic victory gave the party its first U.S. Senate election win in South Carolina in 28 years.
According to Associated Press vote-count records, Anne received 51% of the vote and Darlene received 46.7%.
Retiring with 30 years of labor insurance coverage but receiving NT$1.73 million less! Expert calculates the gap between lump-sum and monthly benefits—learn how to get a million more in retirement benefits than others
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Labor insurance expert Secretary Zhang used a real-life case to warn that workers who lower their insured salary before retirement to save on premiums can significantly reduce their lump-sum benefits. The case showed a difference of NT$1,735,000 because benefits are calculated using the average salary over the final 36 months before coverage ends, prompting a call for workers to maintain appropriate coverage levels.
Facts
A case calculated by labor insurance expert Secretary Zhang showed that a female worker with 30 years of labor insurance coverage saw the old-age benefit her family could claim as a lump sum after her death fall from NT$2.29 million to about NT$555,000 after she lowered her insured salary before age 64—a difference of NT$1,735,000.
The monthly labor insurance old-age pension is calculated based on the insured person’s highest average monthly insured salary over 60 months of coverage.
For workers with labor insurance coverage accrued before the labor insurance pension system began in 2009, the lump-sum old-age benefit is calculated using the average monthly insured salary over the final 36 months before coverage ends.
Labor insurance expert Secretary Zhang advises workers to regularly check whether their insured salary matches their actual income and to watch out for employers illegally underreporting salaries.
In the case, the female worker, Ayue, was diagnosed with cancer at age 64 and died 3 months later. Her family could claim about NT$388,500 in death benefits.
Posting stellar earnings amid AI bubble fears, how is 美超微 showing resilience and becoming “the hope of the entire village”?
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美超微 reported stellar first-quarter results, with revenue nearly quadrupling from a year earlier and its full-year outlook raised, demonstrating strong demand in the AI server market and resilience in its operations.
Facts
美超微 reported first-quarter revenue of $19.95 billion for fiscal 2027, up about 297% year over year.
美超微’s adjusted earnings per share were $1.81, above the market estimate of $1.23.
美超微 raised its full-year revenue outlook to $72 billion to $82 billion.
美超微 held about $6.9 billion in cash and cash equivalents as of the end of September.
美超微’s DCBBS modular solution integrates computing, storage, networking, power supply, liquid cooling and management software.
Why do all the dashboard lights come on when you turn the motorcycle key? It’s not a malfunction! Experts say to wait 2 seconds before starting—the many riders who press too fast can seriously damage their bikes
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Experts explain that all the dashboard lights coming on when a motorcycle’s ignition is switched on is a normal ECU self-check. Riders are advised to wait two seconds for the lights to go out before starting the engine, to protect the electrical system and build oil pressure.
Facts
When a motorcycle key is turned to ON, all the dashboard lights coming on is part of the vehicle computer’s self-check process.
Today's fuel-injected motorcycles are equipped with an ECU that coordinates their electronic systems.
The humming sound heard when the ignition is switched on comes from the fuel pump building up fuel pressure.
Explainer》A husband sells a home worth tens of millions of dollars to his wife without having to file a gift tax return! A direct gift requires one, and the tax bureau explains why
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The National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, Ministry of Finance, clarified tax rules for transferring homes between spouses, saying that a genuine sale does not require a gift tax return, while a gift without payment must still be reported to obtain a certificate. It also reminded the public that deed tax is payable regardless of the method of transfer, and explained the differences in how land value increment tax and the house and land transactions income tax apply.
Facts
Property sales between spouses are not subject to Article 5, Paragraph 6 of the Estate and Gift Tax Act, which treats sales between relatives within the second degree of kinship as gifts. They therefore do not need to file a gift tax return.
Property gifted between spouses is excluded from the total amount of gifts and is not subject to the annual gift tax exemption limit of NT$2.44 million. However, a return must still be filed to obtain a certificate confirming that the property is excluded from the total amount of gifts before the transfer can be completed.
As a rule, property sales between relatives within the second degree of kinship are treated as gifts and must be reported for gift tax purposes, unless proof of actual payment can be provided.
Whether a home is transferred through a sale or a gift, the buyer or recipient generally must file and pay deed tax at 6%.
When land is transferred as a gift between spouses, they may apply under Article 28-2 of the Land Tax Act to defer payment of land value increment tax.
If a sale of a home between spouses is subject to the house and land transactions income tax, the seller must file a return within 30 days after the day the transfer of ownership is registered.
Republicans suffer a crushing midterm defeat: What happens when Trump becomes a lame duck? 3 major variables to watch, from Taiwan arms sales to AI chip controls
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Democrats won back both chambers of the U.S. Congress in the midterm elections, leaving Trump facing a lame-duck presidency. The political shift could affect the pace of arms sales to Taiwan, tighter controls on AI chip exports and rules for data center construction, adding to uncertainty for Taiwan's tech supply chain.
Facts
Democrats regained control of the Senate and won a majority in the House in the midterm elections, leaving Trump to contend with a divided government.
A roughly US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan is currently delayed, and Democratic lawmakers are pressing for Congress to be notified as soon as possible.
Opposition in local communities is obstructing data center construction, while South Korean stocks have slumped sharply amid concerns that AI development will slow.
Trump has pledged to use his veto power to block the Democrats' legislative agenda, and Washington is expected to face a stalemate.
South Korean consumers take 特斯拉 to court over FSD; the reason is surprisingly linked to “Made in China”
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A South Korean consumer group has accused 特斯拉 of deceptive marketing, saying it charged customers for FSD even though most China-made vehicles cannot use it. 特斯拉's South Korea chief confirmed that only 20% of U.S.-made cars can use FSD. The complainants are calling for sales to be suspended and penalties imposed.
Facts
The South Korean consumer advocacy group Consumers' Sovereignty Citizens' Coalition filed a formal complaint with the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on Oct. 29, accusing 特斯拉 of deceptive marketing.
特斯拉 Korea General Manager Seo Young-deuk told lawmakers last month that only about 20% of 特斯拉 vehicles registered in South Korea can currently use FSD, and all of them are made in the United States.
Most 特斯拉 vehicles on the South Korean market are made at the company's Shanghai factory in China. Because China and South Korea do not have a mutual recognition agreement for safety standards, these vehicles cannot legally use FSD.
特斯拉 has sold more than 170,000 Shanghai-made vehicles in South Korea since 2023, and as many as 99% of 特斯拉 cars newly sold in the country last year could not legally use FSD.
The complaint said 特斯拉 advertised FSD as “coming soon” last year and released demonstration videos, but did not clearly disclose that the technology was compatible with only a small number of 特斯拉 vehicles on sale.
For years, 特斯拉 sold FSD as a one-time purchase, switching to a monthly subscription of 150,000 won (about US$112) only in August this year.
In a statement responding to lawmakers, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said FSD does not comply with local South Korean safety regulations, including the requirement that drivers keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Crushing midterm defeat! Trump says he is “willing to accept the election results,” but stresses, “I have absolute veto power”
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Democrats won the 2026 midterm elections and took control of Congress. In an interview with The New York Times, Trump acknowledged the result and said he was willing to work with them, while emphasizing his veto power and the correctness of his Iran policy.
Facts
Democrats win both chambers of Congress
Trump says he is willing to accept the election results and work with Democrats
Trump blames Republican losses on his not running for office
Gift children NT$8.88 million in a year without paying any gift tax! “The Ministry of Finance shares 1 tip” to avoid worry even when exceeding the NT$2.44 million exemption
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The National Taxation Bureau of Taipei explained the tax break for wedding gifts, saying parents can give each child an additional NT$1 million tax-free when the child gets married. If two children marry in the same year, the parents can give up to NT$8.88 million tax-free by combining the wedding gift allowance with the general exemption, provided they meet the timing requirements and prepare the necessary documents.
Facts
Gifts from parents to a child for a wedding are excluded from the total amount of gifts as long as they do not exceed NT$1 million per child.
Gifts made within 6 months before or after the marriage registration date can qualify as wedding gifts.
The general annual gift tax exemption is NT$2.44 million per person.
Gift tax is calculated on a calendar-year basis, with each year's calculation period running from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.
If two children marry in the same year, their parents can give them up to NT$8.88 million without paying gift tax.
Chang Chia-chun unveils 6 initiatives under the “Yunlin ACG Youth Entrepreneurship Plan,” including NT$20,000 in monthly startup support, aiming to build an international anime twin-city partnership
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Yunlin County mayoral candidate Chang Chia-chun unveiled the “Yunlin ACG Youth Entrepreneurship Plan,” proposing 6 initiatives to support young entrepreneurs. The plan aims to boost Yunlin's animation industry and promote the county's cities and countryside by providing NT$20,000 a month in funding, revitalizing historic dormitories in Douliu and drawing on National Yunlin University of Science and Technology resources to establish a Japan-Taiwan international contracting platform.
Facts
Chang Chia-chun proposed 6 initiatives under the “Yunlin ACG Youth Entrepreneurship Plan.”
The plan offers NT$20,000 a month in startup support, totaling NT$480,000 over a maximum of 2 years.
The preferred site for the startup space is the former tax bureau dormitory complex on Wenhua Road in Douliu.
Original將結合雲科大資源建置「臺日國際接案平台」。
Weng Han-teng, an associate professor at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, was invited to attend the news conference.
The plan aims to provide guidance to 10 teams each year.
The plan covers the animation, comics and gaming industries.
Smart cars make their debut! 162 teams compete for creativity at Taipei STEAM contest
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The Taipei City Department of Education held the 2026 STEAM interdisciplinary competition at Longshan Junior High School, with 162 student teams taking on challenges involving building blocks, dragon boats and smart cars. The event aims to integrate STEM and the arts to solve problems and select outstanding teams for the national competition.
Facts
Taipei's 2026 STEAM interdisciplinary competition took place at Longshan Junior High School, with 162 teams and 488 students taking part.
The competition featured 3 categories: building-block mechanisms, dragon boat racing and smart cars.
The team from Dunhua Junior High School won first place in the advanced junior high division of the integrated building-block mechanisms competition.
The “Kamikaze Special Attack Team” from Daan Vocational High School won the dragon boat sprint race.
“Carmen No. 2” from Wanda Elementary School took first place in the smart car category.
The Taipei City Department of Education will hold a STEAM education cross-sector collaboration and results-sharing event in September this year.
Smart cars are a new category added to the competition this year.
Final push in Taipei mayoral race! Chiang Wan-an gives the go-ahead for campaign motorcades from 11/24 to 26 to take on the “ocean current”; 3-day schedule revealed
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Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an will make a final 3-day campaign push from Nov. 24 to 26, holding campaign motorcades and activities to take on the “ocean current.”
Why are so many people choosing small elevator-equipped apartments over standalone houses? Experts cite 3 major advantages, including appeal to older adults
Explainer》Why is there always a strip of fabric at the foot of a hotel bed? It turns out it’s not for wiping your feet! The real purpose of 3 hotel-room items revealed
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This article explains the original design and practical functions of hotel-room bed runners, decorative throw pillows and luggage racks. It emphasizes that bed runners are for preventing stains and decoration, not for wiping feet; luggage racks can help guard against bedbugs; and clarifies that most decorative items cannot be taken from the hotel.
Facts
A bed runner, also called a Bed Scarf, mainly serves to enhance the room’s appearance and reduce stains on the bedding.
A bed runner can be used to keep potentially dusty items such as suitcases and backpacks from coming into direct contact with the bedding.
A bed runner is neither a bath towel nor a foot towel, and it does not provide the warmth of a duvet or blanket; it should not be used to dry the body.
The 美國環境保護署（EPA） advises travelers to place their luggage on a luggage rack rather than directly on the bed or floor, thereby reducing the risk of bedbugs.
One effective way to kill bedbugs and their eggs is to tumble-dry heat-tolerant clothing on high heat for 30 minutes.
Sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers are important items in room cleaning, but bed runners and decorative throw pillows may not be washed every time the room changes guests.
和逸飯店台北民生館 in Taiwan stipulates that only slippers and nonwoven-fabric tote bags in guest rooms may be taken by guests.
華爾街日報》China’s stock market and its hidden risks: Foreign investors face information asymmetry
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China’s stock market has entered a bear market, with blue-chip stocks down more than 20%; 摩根士丹利 expects a further decline of 10-15%. Research points to information asymmetry between Chinese companies and foreign investors, resulting in losses for overseas investors, while government support measures provide only temporary relief.
Facts
摩根士丹利 predicts the market could fall another 10% to 15% before hitting bottom
Chinese companies deliberately put foreign investors at an information disadvantage
Government-backed funds entering the market to prop it up are seen as treating the symptoms, not the root cause
The Stock Connect mechanism allows global investors to buy mainland Chinese stocks through Hong Kong brokers
While 英特爾 is mired in difficulties, 超微’s fourth-quarter revenue outlook beats Wall Street expectations; AI chip demand challenges 輝達’s position
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超微 announced a better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue outlook, buoyed by strong demand for AI chips and deeper collaboration with Meta. Its data center business hit a record high, while the company positioned itself in physical AI technology through its acquisition of World Labs.
Facts
超微 expects fourth-quarter revenue of about $17 billion, above the market’s average estimate of $16.23 billion.
超微’s data center segment posted revenue of $8.55 billion in the third quarter, up 97% year over year.
Meta has begun testing its first batch of Helios AI rack systems.
超微 agreed to acquire World Labs in a stock deal valued at about $8.2 billion.
超微 estimates its adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter at about 55%, slightly below analysts’ forecast of 55.27%.
Building façades can generate power too! The design of the 芙蓉大樓 wins the top 光築共生 award
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The inaugural “光築共生” 2026 Building-Integrated Solar Photovoltaic Design Competition held its awards ceremony on Nov. 3, with the “台北市芙蓉大樓都更新建BIPV外牆設計” winning the 光築卓越獎. The competition, organized by 台灣建築中心, aims to promote the integration of photovoltaics and architecture and boost energy resilience in line with new regulations.
Facts
The awards ceremony for the inaugural “光築共生” 2026 Building-Integrated Solar Photovoltaic Design Competition was held on Nov. 3 at the National Chengchi University Public and Business Administration Education Center.
Original「台北市芙蓉大樓都更新建BIPV外牆設計」拿下最高榮譽光築卓越獎。
A total of 21 entries competed this year, covering a range of settings including campuses, apartment complexes and office buildings.
董建宏, deputy minister of the Ministry of the Interior, presented the 光築卓越獎.
The 5 judging criteria include design integration, technical feasibility and safety, power generation benefits and economic feasibility, innovation and demonstrative value, and replicability for wider adoption.
Standards for installing solar photovoltaic power generation equipment in buildings took effect on Aug. 1 this year.
麥仁華, chairperson of 台灣建築中心, said he hopes solar photovoltaics and buildings will be integrated from the design stage, balancing aesthetics and power-generation functionality.
Another NT$50 million into 0050! 郭哲榮 admits his previous NT$100 million investment saw its “gains almost evaporate”; his entry price this time revealed
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摩爾投顧 chief investment officer 郭哲榮 added NT$50 million worth of 0050 ETF on the 4th, bringing his total investment to NT$150 million. Though he acknowledged that earlier gains had shrunk, he remains convinced Taiwan stocks can top 50,000 points by year-end and has vowed to give away 10,000 servings of fried chicken and bubble tea if they fall short.
Facts
郭哲榮 put another NT$50 million into 0050 on the 4th, buying 512 lots at NT$97.8 per share.
郭哲榮 invested NT$100 million in 0050 at the end of July; following this latest purchase, his total investment stands at NT$150 million.
郭哲榮 pledged to give away a total of 10,000 servings of fried chicken and bubble tea if Taiwan stocks fail to reach 50,000 points by year-end.
郭哲榮 made the trade through broker 永豐板新 (code 9A9J) and called for the data to be verified with the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
富邦人壽 received the 2026 SGS DT Awards “Operational Continuity Management Excellence Award” for building comprehensive resilience governance, demonstrating its outstanding achievements in operational continuity management.
In response to questions over whether his interview hinted at support for 沈伯洋, 謝震武 personally came forward with a brief but forceful 22-character statement making his position clear.
Facts
The topic falls within the scope of the local elections
風傳媒 provides a dedicated election section with search information
Startups rush to 土城綠創! 康斯特 raises NT$970 million, while 全穎智聯 wins business at a Thai airport
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新北市政府青年局 announced that the 新北青創土城綠創基地 is accepting applications for a new cohort, with a deadline of Nov. 13. Operated by Yang Ming Chiao Tung University’s IAPS, the base focuses on ESG and net-zero emissions, and has successfully supported startups including 康斯特科技, which raised NT$970 million, and 全穎智聯, which expanded into the Thai market.
Facts
新北市政府青年局’s 新北青創土城綠創基地 is accepting applications for a new cohort from the 4th through Nov. 13
The resident startup 康斯特科技 has secured NT$970 million in funding
全穎智聯 has successfully expanded overseas, bringing its services to Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport
The base is operated by the 陽明交通大學產業加速器暨專利開發策略中心 (IAPS)
The residency period for this cohort runs from 115年12月1日至116年11月30日
Applications close at 12 p.m. on Nov. 13
Over the past year, the base has facilitated more than 10 corporate partnerships and international market connections
NT$10 million spent at convenience stores, NT$1 million on food delivery! 13 winning receipts remain unclaimed and will be forfeited tomorrow, 11/5; spending locations revealed
Fined NT$6,000 for failing to yield to pedestrian! Miaoli man wins appeal on 1 ground; judge overturns ticket
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A man surnamed Chan in Miaoli was fined NT$6,000 for failing to yield to a pedestrian and filed an administrative lawsuit. After reviewing the case, the judge found that although his conduct objectively constituted a violation, the vehicle ahead blocked his view, leaving no evidence that he acted intentionally or negligently. The judge therefore overturned the ticket.
Facts
A man surnamed Chan in Miaoli was reported for failing to yield to a pedestrian while driving and received a NT$6,000 ticket.
Chan argued that the vehicle ahead blocked his view, so he could not see anyone about to cross the road.
After reviewing video footage, the judge found that the pedestrian had stepped onto the first set of crosswalk markings and that Chan's car was about one car length behind the vehicle ahead.
The judge found that Chan was following closely behind the vehicle ahead and likely could not see the pedestrian preparing to cross in time.
The judge found that a violation had objectively occurred, but that there was insufficient evidence of intent or negligence, and overturned the ticket.
Reuse and sharing: Taichung's Environmental Protection Bureau invites residents to embrace green consumption through its "Secondhand Goods Bank"
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The Taichung City Government Environmental Protection Bureau has established secondhand goods sales centers and encourages residents to embrace green consumption and resource circulation through a secondhand goods bank program. The program pairs a points-exchange system with the reuse of idle goods, generating more than NT$780,000 in circular-economy value in 114 and further promoting net-zero carbon reduction.
Facts
The Taichung City Government Environmental Protection Bureau has set up 2 secondhand goods sales centers at the Baozhilin Environmental Education Park and the Qingjing Park.
The Secondhand Goods Bank accepts items including toys, home furnishings, tableware, clothing, shoes and bags, and books and magazines.
In 114, the secondhand goods sales centers facilitated the exchange of 44,869 items, weighing 8,400 kilograms in total.
The secondhand goods sales centers generated more than NT$780,000 in circular-economy value in 114.
From January to August 115, the centers facilitated the exchange of 35,279 items, weighing 8,114 kilograms in total.
Residents can earn points by signing up for a "Secondhand Goods Tap Card" and bringing eligible idle items to a sales center.
How to read FedWatch? Use 芝商所's free tool to check the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike, as 永豐期貨's Liu Chia-lun explains how to understand market expectations
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永豐期貨's Liu Chia-lun discusses 芝商所's FedWatch tool on 風傳媒 Podcast, explaining how futures prices can be used to forecast the odds of Federal Reserve rate decisions. He also identifies CPI, nonfarm employment and oil prices as key variables.
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FedWatch is a free online tool provided by 芝商所 for viewing market expectations of Federal Reserve rate decisions.
Liu Chia-lun, a manager in 永豐期貨's advisory business division, demonstrates how to use FedWatch on 風傳媒's podcast 《未來！華爾街》.
On September 16, 2026, the Federal Reserve announced a 1 quarter-point rate hike, bringing the target range to 3.75% to 4.00%. It was the first rate hike in three years.
After U.S. PPI data was released on September 11, 2026, the market's estimated odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike rose to 73%, and Taiwan stocks plunged 755 points that day.
When assessing inflation, the Federal Reserve mainly looks at core CPI, which excludes food and energy.
The nonfarm payrolls report is usually released on the first Friday of each month.
The FedWatch website offers a historical data download feature on the left, allowing users to view how the odds have changed since futures prices shifted ahead of each meeting.
The Federal Reserve's meeting on October 28, 2026, ended with rates unchanged.
Healthcare AI moves toward real-world use! 馬偕紀念醫院 and 三軍總醫院 join forces as Taiwan's medical accelerator names 2 champions
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The Taiwan Medical Accelerator, launched jointly by 馬偕紀念醫院 and 三軍總醫院, held its inaugural final on November 2, with 14 healthcare AI teams competing for awards. The event aims to bring together resources from industry, government, academia and research to help medical innovations advance from concept to clinical validation and commercialization.
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The Taiwan Medical Accelerator was jointly established by 馬偕紀念醫院 and 三軍總醫院. It held its inaugural team final and awards ceremony on November 2.
A total of 14 teams took part in this year's competition: 7 incubation teams and 7 startup accelerator teams.
三軍總醫院's "ECG Smart Medicine" won the incubation category championship for using AI to assist with electrocardiogram analysis and interpretation.
"神瑞人工智慧" won the startup accelerator category championship with a multimodal preventive medicine screening platform.
馬偕紀念醫院's Department of Digital Medicine has logged more than 1,500 clinical uses of its "AI-Assisted Bone Age Interpretation System."
三軍總醫院's Digital Healthcare Center won third place with its "AI-Enhanced Lung Function Screening Using Chest X-rays" and has a track record of developing 3 software medical device products licensed by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration.
Through cross-hospital collaboration, 馬偕紀念醫院 and 三軍總醫院 are helping teams advance technical validation and implementation.
Taichung Shopping Festival's first international giveaway stop: Busan; Taichung Economic Development Bureau and Korean representative Hwang Jai-ho draw flights, with 2 lucky winners announced
Economic Development Bureau Director Chang Feng-yuan and Korean Representative Hwang Jai-ho drew 2 lucky winners, each receiving 1 round-trip ticket on 星宇航空 from Taichung to Busan.
Spending registered for the Taichung Shopping Festival has topped NT$3.9 billion.
In recent years, countries and organizations including Belgium, Singapore, the European Union, France, Finland, the Czech Republic, the Philippines and Indonesia have been invited to take part in the festival economy, driving a 58% increase in international participation.
The first winner was Ms. Chou of Dadu District, who won NT$3,000 in cash twice last year.
The other winner was Ms. Cheng of Beitun District, a purchasing assistant who won a round-trip ticket to Busan on her first try.
Last year, the former Korean representative took part in filming a promotional video for the Taichung Hot Pot and Grill Festival, introducing Korean cuisine and distinctive restaurants in Taichung.
Weekday draws are held every day through November 7, with additional draws on weekends. Surprise prizes will also be offered on weekdays in December.
雙月's 2027 Lunar New Year feast is now on sale! Eight reunion dishes led by fish maw and scallop chicken soup
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雙月餐飲 has launched its 2027 "New Spring, Abundant Year" Lunar New Year set, upgrading its signature chicken soup with fish maw and scallops and pairing it with eight Taiwanese dishes, including Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. Preorders opened on October 29 to meet demand for family reunion meals and gifts.
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雙月 has launched its 2027 "New Spring, Abundant Year" Lunar New Year set, led by chicken soup simmered with fish maw and scallops and served with eight Taiwanese dishes, including Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and braised tendon with abalone.
Preorders for 雙月's 2027 Lunar New Year set opened on October 29, with early-bird ordering available through November 30.
Shipments of 雙月's 2027 Lunar New Year set are expected to begin on January 19, 2027. Customers may also schedule delivery for January 21 to 23.
雙月's 2027 Lunar New Year set is designed to serve 6 to 8 people and is delivered frozen at low temperatures.
Customers who buy the complete 雙月 2027 Lunar New Year set will also receive a branded insulated bag featuring an illustration.
Former CCTV host 'defects' to seek humanitarian protection in Taiwan! MAC issues '3-point statement' as emergency response results emerge
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Former CCTV host Cheng Wanjun arrived in Taiwan from Thailand on November 2 seeking humanitarian protection. On November 4, the Mainland Affairs Council said it could not verify his claims of persecution and returned him to Thailand in accordance with the law.
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The Mainland Affairs Council said on November 4 that Cheng Wanjun did not meet Taiwan's rules and procedures, and that he was returned to Thailand in accordance with the law.
Cheng Wanjun was arrested in 2019 over political remarks and sentenced to 6 years in prison for illegal business operations.
The Mainland Affairs Council said it could not verify Cheng Wanjun's claims of persecution and noted that he was free to enter and leave mainland China.
The Mainland Affairs Council stressed that the government does its best to assist mainland Chinese dissidents, while also requiring respect for the law and border-management systems.
Is the real gap in support between Chiang Chi-chen and Ho Hsin-chun? Blue camp councilor reads Tai Li-an poll on Taichung race: 'Congratulations to her in advance'
Keelung mayoral poll》Tight race！Hsieh Kuo-liang’s lead has narrowed to just 0.5 percentage points; Tung Tzu-wei edges ahead among “these voters”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
風傳媒 released polling data for the Keelung mayoral race, showing that the support gap between candidates Hsieh Kuo-liang and Tung Tzu-wei was extremely narrow, at just 0.5 percentage points, indicating a close contest. It also said Tung Tzu-wei had a slight edge among some voters.
Kuo Che-jung, chief investment officer at 摩爾投顧, announced on Nov. 4, as Taiwan stocks tumbled, that he was buying another NT$50 million worth of 0050, bringing his total investment to NT$150 million. He reiterated his bet that he would give away 10,000 portions of fried chicken if Taiwan stocks failed to reach 50,000 points by year-end, and said he remained bullish on the long-term AI trend.
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Kuo Che-jung, chief investment officer at 摩爾投顧, announced on Nov. 4 that he was spending another NT$50 million on 0050, bringing his total investment to about NT$150 million.
Kuo Che-jung reiterated that if Taiwan stocks fail to reach 50,000 points by year-end, he will give away 10,000 portions of fried chicken and bubble tea.
On Nov. 4, Kuo Che-jung bought 512 lots of 0050 at NT$97.8 per share.
Citing the stock market rebound after the U.K.’s 2016 Brexit referendum, Kuo Che-jung said stocks trend upward over the medium to long term.
Taiwan stocks briefly fell below 42,000 points during trading on Nov. 4, reaching a low of 41,948.51 points.
Is a nationwide NT$20,000 cash handout in the works？Latest 美麗島 poll: 67.7% of the public “oppose the payout” under one scenario
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美麗島電子報 released its October 2026 national affairs poll, which showed that although most people supported free health insurance subsidies for older adults and a universal cash handout, opposition rose sharply when the policies involved additional personal costs or cuts to defense and education budgets, reflecting the impact of fiscal realities on public support.
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美麗島電子報 released its latest national affairs poll on Oct. 3, 2026.
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act in third reading on Oct. 16.
On fully subsidizing health insurance premiums for people aged 65 and older, 49.1% of respondents were in favor and 43.5% were opposed.
If taxpayers had to pay an additional NT$3,000, opposition to waiving older adults’ health insurance premiums rose to 56.3%.
On a universal NT$20,000 cash handout, 51.1% of respondents were in favor and 43.0% were opposed.
If the cash handout came at the expense of defense and education budgets, opposition rose to 67.7%.
The survey successfully interviewed 1204 people, with a maximum sampling error of ±2.82%.
Trump a lame duck; could Taiwan stocks fall below 40,000？Expert reveals “worst-case scenario” for a major bear market: 台積電 shares could be cut in half
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Taiwan stocks plunged more than 1,300 points on the 4th, falling below 42,000. Analyst Chen Chia-wei said the market had entered a major bear trend and could, in the worst case, retest the five-year moving average at about 26882 points. 台積電 shares could be cut in half, a decline of 46.2%.
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Taiwan stocks opened higher today (the 4th) but then turned lower in early trading, with losses widening steadily. They plunged more than 1,300 points, breaking below the key 42,000-point level.
Analyst Chen Chia-wei forecast that the worst-case scenario would be a retest of the five-year moving average, near 26882 points, at which point 台積電 shares could be cut in half, with losses potentially reaching 46.2%.
Taiwan stocks have recently fallen below key moving averages, with the market weakening from its highs. If they subsequently break below the 40,000-point neckline, the chart could form a head-and-shoulders top.
As Taiwan stocks plunged, Japanese and South Korean markets did not suffer comparable losses, and U.S. stock futures also rebounded briefly. Taiwan stocks, however, saw a sharp sell-off and a large number of limit-down stocks, indicating heavy selling pressure in the market itself.
國巨 previously plunged 62.5% from its peak. Now, despite positive news, its share price is falling again, breaking below its year-long low and the annual moving average.
Don’t focus only on Taipei Tech and YunTech！This is Taiwan’s strongest technology university, ranked among Asia’s top 100, with a strong reputation that draws eager students
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QS released its 2027 Asia University Rankings, with 7 Taiwanese universities in the top 100 and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology the only technology university to make the list. National Cheng Kung University made the biggest gains, but overall internationalization indicators fell sharply.
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In the 2027 QS Asia University Rankings, 59 Taiwanese universities and colleges were listed, including 7 in the top 100.
Original台灣大學以第23名蟬聯台灣最佳，成功大學以第33名緊追其後且進步10名。
Original台灣科技大學排名第54名，是亞洲百大中唯一入榜的台灣科技大學。
Taiwan’s higher education sector recorded an overall net change of minus 49% in the rankings: only 21% improved, while 70% fell.
“AI godfather” Hinton warns: AI could trigger a large-scale disaster by the end of this year or next year, with an incident on the scale of “Chernobyl”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Nobel laureate Hinton warned that AI could cause a disaster on the scale of a nuclear accident this year or next, criticized tech giants for ignoring the risks, and called for stronger regulation.
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Nobel laureate Hinton warned that AI could trigger a large-scale disaster this year or next.
Hinton predicted that hackers could use AI to attack power systems, causing widespread blackouts, or cripple the financial system for a week.
Hinton compared the potential severity of an AI accident to the 1979 Three Mile Island nuclear accident and the Chernobyl disaster.
Hinton criticized tech giants such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman, saying they know the risks but care only about money.
Hinton called for mandatory testing and independent evaluations of advanced AI models.
展碁 posts record Q3 and first-three-quarter profits as AI drives demand growth for graphics cards and storage devices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
展碁國際 posted record net profit of NT$120 million in the third quarter, with cumulative profit for the first three quarters also reaching a new high. It is benefiting from AI-driven demand for graphics cards and storage devices, as well as expected new product launches from 蘋果 and 三星, and plans to capitalize on peak-season demand in the fourth quarter.
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展碁國際 reported third-quarter net profit of NT$120 million, with earnings per share of NT$1.35.
展碁國際’s cumulative after-tax net profit for the first three quarters reached NT$342 million, a record high.
展碁國際 reported third-quarter revenue of NT$10.10 billion, up 7.0% quarter over quarter.
AI applications are driving growth in demand for graphics cards and high-end storage devices.
蘋果 recently launched several new products, including a new Mac mini and a new MacBook Pro equipped with the M6 chip.
展碁國際’s third-quarter gross margin was 7.0%, up 0.7 percentage points year over year.
展碁國際’s cumulative revenue for the first three quarters was NT$28.97 billion, up 8.1% year over year.
TOSIA and 工研院 sign 3-year MOU to pursue optical communications opportunities; 立碁 showcases 1.6T LPO and advances 3.2T development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
TOSIA Chair Lee Yun-li led Taiwanese companies including錼創 and 立碁 to the PIC Summit in the Netherlands, where they signed a 3-year MOU with 工研院 and PhotonDelta to promote cooperation in optical communications and silicon photonics.
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TOSIA, 工研院 and Dutch company PhotonDelta signed a 3-year memorandum of cooperation from Nov. 2 to 6.
立碁電子 showcased a 1.6T LPO optical transceiver module and plans to develop 3.2T products.
Lee Yun-li took part in the event in his dual roles as TOSIA chair and chair of錼創科技.
工研院 is overseeing signal quality and performance for single-channel 200Gbps transmission.
Taiwanese companies taking part in the Netherlands visit and exchange included錼創科技-KY創 and 立碁.
久舜 advances social housing and factory-office construction on two fronts, posting record Q3 profits and EPS of NT$2.04 for the first 3 quarters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
久舜營造 (5547-TW) announced its third-quarter 2026 financial results, with after-tax net profit reaching a record NT$48.09 million and earnings per share of NT$2.04 for the first 3 quarters. Benefiting from progress on social housing and factory-office projects, the company has NT$27 billion in projects under construction and expects steady revenue ahead.
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久舜營造 reported record after-tax net profit of NT$48.09 million in the third quarter of 2026.
久舜營造 reported third-quarter 2026 earnings per share of NT$0.94.
As of the end of August 2026, 久舜營造 had a total of NT$27.011 billion in construction contracts for projects under way.
久舜營造’s third-quarter 2026 gross margin was 13.64%.
久舜營造 reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of NT$722 million.
久舜營造 subsidiary 久聯建經 currently has 7 urban renewal and unsafe or aging building projects under full project management underway.
〈U.S. Midterm Elections〉Democratic Landslide Shakes Markets! Trump’s Veto Power Provides a Buffer as U.S. Futures and Asian Stocks Narrow Losses, Gold Reclaims $4,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. Democratic Party’s midterm election landslide shook global markets, pressuring technology stocks and the dollar, but Trump’s veto power helped narrow losses. Solar stocks surged against the trend on policy expectations, gold broke above $4,000, and U.S. Treasury yields fell.
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Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.35%, after dropping as much as 2% earlier.
The Nikkei 225 closed down 1.4%, while Taiwan’s Taiex ended down 0.8%.
South Korea’s Kospi turned positive to close up 0.6%, while 三星電子 and SK海力士 each closed down 0.6% and 0.1%, respectively.
Gold rose as much as 2.1%, breaking above $4,000 per ounce.
Brent crude is currently around $104 a barrel.
The 5-year government bond yield fell as much as 9 basis points to 4.68%, while the 10-year yield slipped 7 basis points to 4.89%.
South Korea’s Hanwha Solutions shares surged as much as 22%, while HD Hyundai Energy Solutions and OCI Holdings shares each rose at least 12%.
U.S. Midterm Elections and a Weaker Dollar Drive Gold Above the $4,000 Threshold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. midterm election results and a weaker dollar pushed gold above $4,000. Spot gold was quoted at $4,026.73, up 2.5%. Central bank purchases of 321 tons of gold and safe-haven demand amid political uncertainty were the main drivers.
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Spot gold breaks above the $4,000 threshold
Spot gold was quoted at $4,026.73 per ounce
The dollar index fell to a near one-month low
Central banks bought 321 tons of gold in the third quarter
Texas Flips in U.S. Midterm Elections; 童子賢: Voters Reject Volatile Policies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
和碩 Chairman 童子賢 said the U.S. midterm election results reflected voters’ dissatisfaction with Trump’s policies, stressing that Taiwan’s industries should stay the course and remain unaffected by external political changes. He also remained optimistic about 台積電’s valuation and the outlook for Taiwan’s industries.
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和碩 Chairman 童子賢 attended the 2026 Zero-Carbon Sustainability Summit Forum and spoke with the media.
Democrats swept both chambers of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections, while the political landscape shifted in Texas, a major technology hub.
$780 Billion in AI Capital Spending Sends Shockwaves! 貝萊德: High-Risk “Boost” Signals a Commodities Supercycle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
貝萊德iShares said at Taiwan Week Forum that surging AI capital spending was creating an imbalance between supply and demand for commodities, ushering in a supercycle.
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Capital spending by the world’s five largest cloud service providers (CSPs) is projected to rise from $380 billion in 2025 to nearly $780 billion in 2026.
Each GW of AI data center capacity uses 35 tons of copper.
Offshore wind power uses about 6 tons of copper per MW, several times as much as conventional fossil fuels.
Global mining capital spending is only about $59 billion, far from enough to keep pace with AI development.
The top ten constituents of the MSCI global index account for 41% of its weighting.