Chinese scholar: Democrats will constrain Trump on Taiwan issue; U.S.-China rivalry unchanged
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese scholar Wu Xinbo said that after Democrats took control of Congress, they would constrain President Donald Trump on issues including Taiwan, but the U.S.-China relationship would remain primarily defined by competition.
Facts
Beijing, 4
The House and Senate
During the remaining 2 years of his term
The 3rd meeting between the Chinese and U.S. leaders
Chemical plant fire in Changhua Coastal Industrial Park; ladder truck rescues person trapped on rooftop
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A chemical plant in the Xianxi section of Changhua Coastal Industrial Park in Changhua County caught fire in the evening. The blaze spread because organic solvents were stored there. The fire department deployed a ladder truck to rescue 1 employee surnamed Fan who was trapped on the rooftop. The fire was still not under control as of 9:30 p.m.
The 115267th draw of 今彩539 was held, with no top-prize winner. The Second Prize had 194 winning tickets, each worth NT$20,000. The First Prize in 3星彩 had 123 winning tickets, each worth NT$5,000. The First Prize in 4星彩 had 19 winning tickets, each worth NT$50,000.
Lai Ching-te says debate is not about winning; Chiang Wan-an says presenting policies only after the debate is insincere
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te said the purpose of an election debate is not to win but to demonstrate democratic values. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an countered that presenting important policies only after a debate would be insincere, and criticized 民進黨 candidate Shen Po-yang's speculation about child abuse figures as irresponsible.
Facts
The 3rd night market stop
Should rank first among the 6 special municipalities
On the “ocean current” effect, Shen Po-yang hopes to help the international community understand Taiwan's democratic participation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang discussed the “ocean current” effect in an interview, saying he hoped to help the international community understand Taiwan's democratic participation and positive campaign culture.
U.S. midterm election uncertainty eases; institutions say Taiwan stocks may be poised for a rebound
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The results of the U.S. midterm elections were announced and Trump accepted them, easing market concerns. Taiwan stocks closed at 42948.91 points, and institutional investors said the removal of uncertainty could pave the way for a rebound.
Facts
Closed at 42948.91 points
Fell 358.63 points
Leaving a long lower shadow of 1093.09 points
Trading value expanded to NT$1.114821 trillion
Expanded net selling of Taiwan stocks to NT$149.899 billion today
Miaoli County council candidate accused of vote-buying; court sets bail at NT$500,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An independent candidate surnamed Wen running for Miaoli County council is suspected of buying votes with cash. After an investigation by the Miaoli District Prosecutors Office, prosecutors sought detention, but the court today ordered release on NT$500,000 bail.
Facts
Released on NT$500,000 bail
A total of 22 people reported to authorities to give statements
To counter China's economic coercion, 歐盟 plans “geoeconomic deterrence pact”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
歐盟執委會 plans to propose a “geoeconomic deterrence pact” in its 2027 work program to limit China's ability to exert economic coercion on the 歐盟 and strengthen responses to global macroeconomic imbalances. The move aims to reduce the excessive dependence of the 歐盟 and its allies on China, particularly for supplies of critical minerals. The 歐洲議會 group 復興歐洲 had envisioned a pact with 北約-style mutual response provisions, while France and Germany also proposed a separate instrument. 歐盟執委會 President 范德賴恩 welcomed the proposal.
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2027
Officially on the 4th
March
June
December
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法國國際廣播電台、RFI、Rapporteur、歐洲聯盟、歐盟、EU、European Commission、歐洲議會、復興歐洲、日本、加拿大、韓國、北約、法國、德國、歐盟執委會、范德賴恩、Ursula Von der Leyen
台積電 leads in intraday odd-lot trading value; 元大台灣50 has the highest trading volume
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks fluctuated sharply today, closing down 358.63 points at 42948.91. Odd-lot trading in 台積電 and 元大台灣50 remained brisk. Intraday odd-lot trading in 台積電 totaled NT$18.369 billion in value, the highest, while 元大台灣50 led in volume with 57,247,239 shares traded.
Facts
Closed at 42948.91 points
Fell 358.63 points
NT$18.369 billion
57,247,239 shares
The gap between the high and low reached 1885.72 points
Former Navy vice admiral fired by Hegseth could help Democrats flip South Carolina House seat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic candidate and former U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Nancy Lacore defeated Republican opponent Honicutt in a South Carolina House election, putting the seat within reach of a Democratic flip. She was previously fired by Defense Secretary Hegseth.
Facts
Slightly below 50%
More than 48%
Served for more than 30 years
More than 60,000 service members
A 13-percentage-point margin
Companies mentioned：中央社、決策台總部、DDHQ、國會山莊報、The Hill、庫克政治報告、The Cook Political Report
European Commission: Montenegro could sign EU accession treaty as early as next June
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The European Commission said accession negotiations with Montenegro could be completed by the end of this year, with the treaty signed as early as next June.
Democrats retake control of Congress in U.S. midterms; global political leaders react
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democrats retook control of both chambers of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections, prompting reactions from political leaders around the world. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would continue to deepen cooperation with the United States. Japan, China, Iran, Spain, Norway, the Czech Republic, South Africa, the European Parliament, Russia and tech industry figure Elon Musk also weighed in, focusing on the impact on trade, security, energy and international relations.
China removes former armed police chief Wang Ning from CPPCC standing committee; 3 consecutive commanders fall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's political advisory conference approved the removal of former People's Armed Police chief Wang Ning from his posts as standing committee member and deputy director, and revoked his membership. Hong Kong media noted that 3 consecutive commanders of the armed police have fallen from office.
Parents take shifts guarding school gates in Paris to oppose student blockade: They go to school to learn, not to fight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A standoff involving 3 groups unfolded at Balzac International School in northern Paris, France, as parents took shifts guarding the gates to ensure students could attend classes and oppose high school students' blockade of the entrance. Police maintained order, and although the numbers on each side were uneven, no violence was reported.
Eurozone inflation hits 3-year high of 4% in October; ECB expected to raise rates again next month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Eurozone inflation climbed to 4% in October, a 3-year high and far above the European Central Bank's 2% target. Analysts expect the ECB to raise rates again in December.
志聖 boosts stake in 視動 to 75.06% through share swap, expanding advanced packaging equipment software business
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
志聖工業 increased its stake in 視動自動化科技 to 75.06% through a share swap, making it a subsidiary included in consolidated financial statements. The move aims to deepen its presence in advanced packaging equipment software and strengthen technology cooperation.
The winning numbers in Taiwan Lottery's 539 draw No. 115267 were 02, 08, 39, 33 and 18. The 3-Star winning number was 124, and the 4-Star winning number was 3628.
Fire at chemical plant in Changbin Industrial Park; 1 person trapped as rescue efforts continue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out tonight at a chemical plant in the Xianxi section of Changhua County's Changbin Industrial Park. The flames spread after organic solvents stored on the 1st floor caught fire. The fire department dispatched extensive resources, and 1 person is known to be trapped. Rescue efforts are underway.
永安國小 clarified a parent complaint that students received only 2 grams of rice seasoning each with their school lunch, saying this is a recommended portion, not a limit, and students can ask for more.
Su Chiao-hui canvasses votes in Zhonghe，proposes linking the Wayaogou green corridor and building a Shuanghe waterfront trail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Su Chiao-hui，the DPP’s New Taipei mayoral candidate，canvassed votes in Zhonghe and put forward proposals including linking the Wayaogou green corridor，building a Shuanghe waterfront trail，developing a combined Yuanshan administrative and affordable housing complex，and integrating 雙和醫院 with 台北醫學大學 to develop the Huiyao biomedical and smart technology innovation park。
Convenience store giants post record first-3-quarter revenue，both earn more than half their paid-in capital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
統一超 and 全家 both posted record revenue for the first 3 quarters，with earnings per share reaching record highs。統一超 benefited from performance at 7-ELEVEN and its investees，while 全家’s profits were driven by store expansion and sales growth at existing locations。
Facts
統一超 posts revenue of NT$275.879 billion for the first 3 quarters
Up 5.72% year over year
Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$9.293 billion
Up 4.4% year over year
Earnings per share were NT$8.94
A total of 8,324 locations across Taiwan，including stores and 智FUN機
Mall operations expand to 69 locations
Revenue of NT$86.535 billion
Up 6.54% year over year
Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$1.355 billion
Up 10.1% year over year
Earnings per share were NT$6.07
Total store count stood at 4,536 as of the end of September
Japanese police officer falsely reports son kidnapped，lures colleagues to scene before grabbing gun and shooting himself
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 37-year-old male police officer，a patrol section chief at a police station in Saitama Prefecture，Japan，falsely reported that his son had been kidnapped。After colleagues arrived，a physical altercation broke out and he grabbed his service weapon and shot himself in the head。He was unconscious when taken to hospital，and police arrested him on suspicion of obstructing official duties。
聯發科 recruits former 英特爾 executive to deepen cooperation with supply chain partners
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
聯發科 announced it had recruited former 英特爾 executive 夏里亞里 as senior vice president to deepen cooperation with supply chain partners including 台積電。It also said its data center AI accelerator ASICs could generate US$2.5 billion in revenue in the 4th quarter，with revenue projected to reach US$16 billion in 2027。
Tackling pedestrian safety concerns，Taipei reports results of safety initiative；version 2.0 to launch in year 116
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To address the “pedestrian hell” problem，the Taipei City Government has seen significant results after 4 years of its Safe Travel initiative，with satisfaction at 7 tenths and 5 percentage points and casualties down 15.4%。Next year it will launch Safe Travel 2.0，expanding the program to 40 work items and piloting it in 4 districts，including 城南 and 士林。
Facts
A total of 35 measures implemented
Satisfaction to date: 7 tenths and 5 percentage points
Reuters：Trump’s midterm setback gives trade partners room to push back
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. midterm election results put Democrats in control of both chambers of Congress。Analysts say this could ease pressure on Japan and South Korea to meet investment pledges to the United States，while giving trade partners such as China and India more room and leverage to push back in negotiations。
Democrats score major midterm victory in U.S.：key figures at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democrats scored a major victory in the U.S. midterm elections，regaining control of Congress and winning governorships and Senate seats in multiple states。Early voting hit a record 61.7 million ballots，while total campaign spending surged to US$11.9 billion。Latino and young voters shifted sharply toward Democrats。Although Republicans received outside funding from figures including Musk，Democratic candidates proved strong fundraisers and broke multiple records。
騰訊 releases next-generation large language model Hy4，adds visual understanding for the first time and will open-source it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's 騰訊 has released its next-generation large language model Hy4, with a total of 770B parameters. It introduces visual understanding and computer-use capabilities for the first time, and has been specially optimized for areas including finance, game development and scientific research. The model weights will be open-sourced soon.
〈U.S. Midterm Elections〉Chinese internet users mock Trump's crushing defeat! Beijing still hopes to cooperate; US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan draws attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Republican Party's crushing defeat in the U.S. midterm elections has sparked heated discussion online in China. While Beijing officials have stressed the importance of maintaining cooperation to stabilize US-China relations, Trump's weakened political standing could increase pressure from hawks in Congress toward China. The two sides still have significant differences on issues including chip controls and arms sales to Taiwan, such as the suspended US$14 billion deal, but experts say a balance of pragmatic cooperation is likely to continue.
Facts
After the Republican Party's crushing defeat in the U.S. midterm elections, topics related to "Trump's major defeat" quickly gained traction on China's Weibo, drawing more than 70 million views by Wednesday (4日) evening.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning described the midterm elections as a matter of U.S. "domestic affairs" and stressed that China is willing to advance the consensus reached by Trump and Xi Jinping and expand cooperation.
The Trump administration is still holding up a US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, after approving a record arms sale to the island last December.
Da Wei, director of Tsinghua University's Center for International Security and Strategy, believes overall stability can last at least until the end of Trump's current term.
The MATCH Act would require the government to identify chip equipment and Chinese manufacturing facilities that should be restricted, and push allies to adopt controls as strict as those imposed on U.S. companies.
Momentum among the Magnificent Seven stalls! CNBC commentator Cramer: US stocks enter a rotation toward "non-megacap" names
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
CNBC host Jim Cramer said the rally in the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks is slowing, with capital shifting to semiconductor and networking stocks. 博通, 美光, AMD and Arista Networks are showing strong momentum, reflecting a healthy sector rotation in the market.
Facts
Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's Mad Money, said the rally in the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks is slowing and the market is seeing a rotation toward "non-megacap" names.
Traditional tech giants such as 輝達, 微軟, Alphabet and Meta Platforms have recently struggled to extend their rallies.
博通 and 美光科技 rose in Tuesday trading, providing crucial support for the broader U.S. stock market.
Cramer singled out AMD and Arista Networks as "non-megacap" tech stocks performing well during the current market correction.
〈群電 earnings call〉Laptop industry enters off-season early; Q4 communications and AI server power supplies become operating pillars
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
群電 said on its earnings call that the laptop industry entered a downturn early due to a memory shortage. Revenue in October was NT$1.923 billion, and revenue for the first 10 months was down 12.1% year over year. However, strong demand for communications and AI server power supplies is expected to drive multiple-fold growth in communications power supply revenue in the fourth quarter, making it an operating pillar.
Facts
群電 reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.923 billion for October.
群電's consolidated revenue for January through October this year was down 12.1% year over year.
群電 expects fourth-quarter communications power supply revenue to grow multiple-fold from both the previous quarter and the same period last year.
The laptop industry entered its off-season early due to a memory shortage.
Mass production of the new-generation home receiver power supply began successfully in September.
Private payrolls beat expectations! U.S. private-sector employment rose by 86,000 in October, signaling labor market stabilization
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
ADP reported that U.S. private-sector employment rose by 86,000 in October, above expectations of 75,000, signaling a stabilizing labor market. Services were the main driver of growth, and job changers saw significant wage gains. Market attention is turning to the upcoming nonfarm payrolls report.
Facts
U.S. private-sector employment increased by 86,000 in October
ADP's employment figure topped the 75,000 forecast in a Dow Jones survey
The trade, transportation and utilities sector added 39,000 jobs in October
The professional and business services sector shed 27,000 jobs in October
Wages for job changers rose 4.8% year over year
Wages for workers who stayed in their jobs rose 3%
Economists forecast that the October nonfarm payrolls report will show 59,000 jobs added
Princeton star departs Anthropic! Cat Wu, a driving force behind the Claude Code boom, announces departure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Cat Wu, head of Anthropic's Claude Code product, has announced her departure as the company prepares for an IPO, drawing attention to the departure of multiple core team members.
Facts
Cat Wu announced on October 3 that October 30 would be her last day at Anthropic.
4 core members left the Claude Code team in 10 days.
Cat Wu graduated from Princeton University's Department of Computer Science.
Cat Wu and Boris Cherny were recruited by Anysphere before returning to Anthropic.
Anthropic is at a crucial stage in preparing for its initial public offering (IPO).
蘋果 shares sold off despite earnings beating expectations! Analyst: Margin volatility to persist until memory prices retreat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
蘋果's fourth-quarter revenue and earnings both beat expectations, but its gross margin outlook was lowered to 45-46% due to rising memory prices and AI costs, below market expectations. Growth in its services business slowed, and wearables revenue missed targets, sending the stock lower for 2 straight days.
Facts
蘋果's latest earnings report showed revenue of US$114.5 billion and earnings per share of US$2.10, both above Wall Street expectations.
蘋果's gross margin was 47.9% in the three months ended September, down from the previous quarter.
蘋果 expects its gross margin to be 45% to 46% next quarter, below the market forecast of 47%.
蘋果's services revenue reached a record US$31.57 billion in the fourth quarter, but grew just 9.8% year over year.
蘋果 shares fell 1.9% on Tuesday, closing at US$331.90.
Democrats' landslide sparks post-election rally! Trump accepts defeat; Dow futures surge more than 800 points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Democrats won big in the U.S. midterm elections, securing majorities in both chambers of Congress and governorships in multiple states. Trump accepted the election results and said he was willing to work with the Democrats, prompting a sharp rise in U.S. stock futures. Markets are watching the impact of tighter regulation of data centers on AI infrastructure.
Facts
The Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress and key gubernatorial races, including in Texas, in the U.S. midterm elections.
Trump said he was entirely willing to accept the election results and work with the Democrats.
Dow futures surged more than 800 points, S&P 500 futures rose 1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.5%.
Markets fear the Democrats' landslide could lead to restrictions on data center construction, weighing on AI-related stocks.
West Texas Intermediate crude fell about 1%, serving as a gauge of market assessments of the post-election inflation and interest rate outlook.
聯發科 recruits former 英特爾 executive vice president to expand data center and AI efforts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
聯發科 has recruited former 英特爾 executive vice president Navid Shahriari, who will join as senior vice president on November 9 to strengthen its data center and AI efforts.
Facts
聯發科 announced that former 英特爾 executive vice president Navid Shahriari will join the company as senior vice president on November 9.
Navid Shahriari worked at 英特爾 for 37 years, including as executive vice president overseeing manufacturing, product engineering and advanced packaging businesses.
Navid Shahriari is familiar with heterogeneous integration technologies such as EMIB and Foveros.
Navid Shahriari will report to 聯發科's general manager and chief operating officer.
聯發科 will continue to strengthen the market competitiveness of its AI and high-performance computing products by deepening cooperation with supply chain partners such as 台積電.
U.S. Midterm Elections: Republican rout spills over to Musk! 特斯拉 and SpaceX both fall more than 3% in premarket trading
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Democrats won the U.S. midterm elections, while Musk’s support for the losing Republicans weighed on shares of 特斯拉 and SpaceX, which also face congressional investigations and regulatory pressure from Texas’s new government.
Facts
Musk spent nearly $500 million supporting Republican candidates but lost in the midterm elections.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress and the Texas gubernatorial election.
Shares of 特斯拉 and SpaceX fell 3.6% and 3.8%, respectively, in premarket trading Wednesday.
Incoming Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa advocates halting new data center construction and ending tax incentives.
Robert Garcia, who is set to take over the House Oversight Committee, told Republicans and their allies to get good lawyers.
Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Governor Abbott, becoming Texas’s first Democratic governor in more than 30 years.
U.S. Midterm Elections: From inflation and the war with Iran to bill controversies, public discontent fueled a historic Democratic landslide
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Democrats scored a major victory in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, retaking the House and winning a Senate majority while flipping several traditional Republican strongholds. Voters’ fierce backlash over opposition to the war, inflation and benefit cuts led to a historic Republican defeat.
Facts
Results from the 2026 U.S. midterm elections show that Democrats have retaken control of the House of Representatives and secured a majority in the Senate.
Democrats flipped Senate seats in Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas, among other states.
About six in ten voters said military action against Iran was the wrong decision.
As many as nine in ten voters said the cost of living was their top consideration when voting.
Seven in ten voters under 30 chose Democratic House candidates.
Adam Hamilton became Kansas’s first Democratic U.S. senator since 1932.
The Republican-backed One Big Beautiful Bill sharply cuts Medicaid and social welfare programs.
〈群電 earnings call〉Q3 net profit plunges 8 tenths, EPS NT$0.36; EPS of NT$3.4 in first 3 quarters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Power supply maker 群電(6412-TW) reported its third-quarter results, with after-tax net profit falling more than 8 tenths to NT$144 million, or NT$0.36 per share, as notebook customers’ order momentum remained weak and raw material prices rose.
Facts
群電 posted third-quarter after-tax net profit of NT$144 million, down more than 8 tenths from the previous quarter and a year earlier, with EPS of NT$0.36.
群電 reported third-quarter revenue of NT$7.414 billion, down 12% from the previous quarter and 18% from a year earlier.
群電 posted revenue of NT$23.641 billion in the first 3 quarters, down 11.2% from a year earlier.
群電’s third-quarter gross margin was 12%, down 1.1 percentage points from the previous quarter and 5.4 percentage points from a year earlier.
群電 posted after-tax net profit of NT$1.363 billion in the first 3 quarters, down 15.4% from a year earlier, with EPS of NT$3.4.
Port operator introduces AI safety detection applications to protect cargo-handling operations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
台灣港務公司 announced that it completed a proof-of-concept (POC) project for AI workplace-safety detection at Kaohsiung Port’s Berth No. 36 in August 2026, achieving accuracy of more than 9 tenths and confirming the technology’s feasibility.
Facts
台灣港務公司 completed an initial verification in August 2026 of a proof-of-concept (POC) project for AI workplace-safety detection in ship cargo-handling operations.
The AI image recognition system identifies common high-risk situations at ship cargo-handling sites and issues proactive alerts, achieving overall accuracy of more than 9 tenths.
The POC project covers 5 detection items, including failure to wear hard hats and reflective vests as required, and people entering the operating radius of cargo-handling machinery.
When the system detects an anomaly or high-risk situation, it issues an alert through the management platform.
The system automatically saves images of anomalies and incident records for subsequent review and statistical analysis.
Plans call for the further rollout of an AI workplace-safety detection system at public berths No. 36 to 41 at Kaohsiung Port in 2027.
Marvell to acquire Lumentum; analysts see long-term upside for Taiwan’s optical communications suppliers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
邁威爾科技 plans to acquire Lumentum for $115 billion, drawing analysts’ attention. The vertical integration signals that the optical module industry is moving closer to the U.S., potentially bringing long-term benefits to Taiwan’s optical communications industry, including redirected orders and an upgraded role.
Facts
邁威爾科技 announced plans to acquire Lumentum in an all-stock deal with a total value, including debt, of $115 billion.
According to LightCounting’s 2025 rankings, Chinese companies accounted for 7 of the top 10 optical module makers.
The most critical optical module components, the digital signal processor (DSP) and high-end lasers, remain in the hands of U.S. companies.
Analysts say the acquisition signals that the optical module industry is moving toward U.S. leadership, a long-term positive for Taiwan’s optical communications industry.
環宇-KY expects Marvell’s challenge to Broadcom’s leadership to help rationalize prices.
中際旭創 and 新易盛 took the top 2 spots in the 2025 optical module maker rankings.
Taiwan’s optical packaging platforms, FAU, connector and testing suppliers hold relatively neutral positions in the CPO field.
〈研華 earnings call〉Q4 revenue set to hold above NT$30 billion and target a record; upbeat outlook points to high double-digit growth next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
研華 said at its earnings call on December 4, 2023, that fourth-quarter revenue would remain above NT$30 billion and forecast high double-digit revenue growth in 2024. The company is continuing to expand global capacity and actively develop markets in Taiwan, Japan, China and the United States.
Facts
Fourth-quarter revenue is estimated at US$970 million to US$990 million, or about NT$30.846 billion to NT$31.482 billion.
The outlook for next year is upbeat, with revenue expected to grow at a high double-digit rate.
Fourth-quarter gross margin is estimated at 36% to 38%, and operating margin at 18% to 20%.
October revenue hit a record, while fourth-quarter shipments and outstanding orders have already surpassed third-quarter levels.
The new headquarters in Tustin, Southern California, has a shipment target of US$60 million this year; about 20% of North American revenue next year is expected to ship from the site.
G2C+ alliance adds new member; 志聖 to raise stake in 視動自動化 to 75.06% through share swap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The G2C+ strategic equity alliance led by 志聖 has added 視動自動化科技. A share swap will raise its stake to 75.06%, as it seeks to deepen its presence in the advanced packaging equipment software platform business.
Facts
Original換股比例為每1股視動股份換發志聖新發行之普通股0.40665股
The share-swap record date is tentatively set for January 4, 2027.
志聖’s revenue for January-September 2026 was NT$8.022 billion.
The G2C+ strategic alliance members include 志聖, 均豪精密, 均華精密 and 東捷科技.
小米 robot crosses the “embodied AI kill line” for the first time! Lei Jun: CyberOne 02 enters 小米 car factory to build 小米 cars
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Lei Jun announced that CyberOne 02 completed 8 hours of stable operation at a 小米 car factory, clearing the validation threshold for embodied AI production lines. Powered by the XR-1 foundation model, the robot demonstrates potential for industrial applications.
Facts
The CyberOne 02 humanoid robot has completed 8 consecutive hours of stable operation at a 小米 auto factory.
CyberOne 02 successfully carried out the task of sorting center-console side panels in the final assembly logistics area.
Industry observers view the test as the first time 小米 has crossed the embodied AI “production-line kill line.”
The embodied foundation model behind the performance is Xiaomi-Robotics-1 (XR-1).
The XR-1 model uses an end-to-end VLA (vision-language-action) architecture.
XR-1 uses the handheld UMI data-collection device to gather more than 100,000 hours of real-world human operation trajectories for embodiment-free pretraining.
XR-1 significantly outperforms comparable models on benchmarks including RoboCasa365 and RoboDojo.
禾伸堂 posts EPS of NT$11.09 for first 3 quarters, sees strong high-end MLCC demand continuing in Q4, plans 7,000-lot share issue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
禾伸堂 benefited from demand for high-end MLCCs in the third quarter, posting after-tax net profit of NT$723 million, up 158% year on year. The company expects strong demand in the fourth quarter, driven by AI, and approved a 7,000-lot share issue to expand capacity and fund operations.
Facts
禾伸堂 posted third-quarter after-tax net profit of NT$723 million, up 13% quarter on quarter and 158% year on year.
禾伸堂 posted third-quarter revenue of NT$4.538 billion and a gross margin of 29.76%.
禾伸堂's cumulative EPS for the first 3 quarters was NT$11.09.
Passive components accounted for 49% of 禾伸堂's third-quarter revenue.
禾伸堂's board approved a new share issue of up to 7,000 lots.
禾伸堂's cumulative revenue for the first 3 quarters was NT$12.254 billion, up 21.24% year on year.
禾伸堂 posted a third-quarter operating margin of 19.68%, an increase of 11.87 percentage points year on year.
China confirms it is in talks with the United States and Russia about holding the first trilateral meeting between the 3 countries
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China confirmed it is in talks with the United States and Russia, seeking to arrange the first trilateral meeting of the Chinese, U.S. and Russian leaders during the Shenzhen APEC summit in November. The move has drawn international attention, with some comparing it to the Yalta Conference, while Ukraine fears a redrawing of spheres of influence.
Facts
Chinese officials confirmed that China is in communication with the United States and Russia about a meeting of the leaders of the 3 countries on the sidelines of APEC.
The APEC Leaders' Summit will be held in Shenzhen, China, on Nov. 18 and 19.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed that Beijing is maintaining close communication and coordination with relevant parties over a leaders' meeting.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that preparations are underway.
If the meeting goes ahead, it will be the first joint summit of the leaders of China, the United States and Russia.
〈U.S. Midterm Elections〉Musk bets big on the wrong side! Democrats take Congress, putting AI industry under regulatory scrutiny
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Democrats won the U.S. midterm elections, while tech billionaires including Musk lost their bets on Republicans. Democrats took control of Congress and the Texas governorship, setting the stage for tougher regulatory scrutiny of AI companies and possible limits on data-center expansion.
Facts
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections.
Musk spent more than $200 million backing Republican candidates in Texas, but they lost.
James Talarico became the first Democrat in nearly 40 years to be elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas.
Businesses tied to cryptocurrency, AI and online gambling contributed a combined total of more than $377 million to the election.
Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who was seeking reelection, to become Texas's new governor.
Some 69% of voters surveyed said the benefits were going to the wealthy.
Texas is expected to surpass Virginia by 2030 to become the world's largest data-center market.
台郡 posts a loss of NT$4.83 per share for the first 3 quarters; product-mix optimization raises hopes of a return to profit in the first quarter of next year
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台郡 (6269-TW) posted a net loss of NT$4.83 per share for the first 3 quarters of 2026, but its third-quarter gross margin rose to 10.8% and its quarterly loss narrowed. The company expects to return to profitability in the first quarter of 2027 by optimizing its product mix, while accelerating its shift toward high-end AI transmission products.
Facts
台郡 posted a net loss of NT$4.83 per share for the first 3 quarters of 2026.
台郡's gross margin rose to 10.8% in the third quarter of 2026.
台郡 sees a chance of returning to profitability in the first quarter of 2027.
台郡 expects revenue from new AI high-speed transmission products to grow rapidly in 2027.
台郡 expects PCB-grade pure PTFE materials to enter larger-scale mass production in 2028.
Post-midterm rally gets underway! Historical data show Taiwan stocks outperforming U.S. shares, rising in all 7 instances by 9.6%
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After the U.S. midterm elections, uncertainty eased and investors refocused on corporate earnings and industry growth. Historical data show that U.S. and Taiwan stocks posted gains in all 7 post-midterm periods, with average increases of about 9%. Rising AI capital expenditure is making the technology industries in the United States and Taiwan key market drivers.
Facts
In nearly 7 U.S. midterm-election cycles from 1998 to 2022, both U.S. stocks and Taiwan's weighted index rose in all 7 periods, with average returns of 9.22% and 9.61%, respectively.
Taiwan plays a key role in the global AI supply chain, and the outlook remains positive for industries including AI servers, advanced manufacturing processes, advanced packaging, high-speed transmission and thermal management.
After the midterm elections, the market's focus is gradually returning to corporate fundamentals, while long-term innovation trends remain unchanged.
Investment strategies should focus on industry leaders that continue to increase R&D spending, have technological advantages and show strong earnings-growth potential.
A century-long life is no burden! 南山人壽 launches “Nanshan Future University,” a free shared-learning platform
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南山人壽 has launched “Nanshan Future University,” a free shared-learning platform that brings together retired employee volunteers and courses across seven themes to address the needs of a super-aged society and fulfill its mission of providing comprehensive support beyond insurance coverage.
Facts
南山人壽 announced on the 4th that it had officially launched “Nanshan Future University (Nan Shan Next.).”
People aged 65 and older account for 20% of Taiwan's population, and the number of centenarians has topped 5,700.
Nanshan Future University has assembled a “shared-learning volunteer group” made up of retired 南山 employees with professional backgrounds in areas including underwriting, marketing, procurement and actuarial science.
Nanshan Future University has drawn up a learning plan spanning seven themes: exercise, diet, health management, personal growth, financial health, injury education and public service, and arts and culture.
The inaugural lecture, “Reversing Metabolic Syndrome,” will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Arts and Culture Center on the 3rd floor of Nanshan Plaza.
Nanshan Future University is investing more than NT$4 billion in partnership with the New Taipei City government to develop the “Shalun Cultural and Creative Park” as one of its service venues.
南山人壽 has served more than 600,000 people through its “Health Protection Network” since launching the initiative in 2020.
Google has announced a policy giving U.S. K-12 schools a choice that ties search to AI: enabling search automatically turns on AI features, while disabling AI means losing access to search. The move has sparked debate in education circles over school autonomy and risks to student development.
Facts
Under Google's new policy for U.S. K-12 schools, enabling Google Search will also activate built-in AI features such as Gemini.
Google education vice president Chris Phillips said search and AI are deeply integrated, meaning schools that prohibit AI will be unable to use search.
Google's central principle is that AI should help students solve problems step by step through “guided learning,” rather than simply providing a single answer.
Several school districts, including New York City and Los Angeles, have banned some or all students from using generative AI tools starting this academic year.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized Google's new policy, accusing the company of trying to “force” AI into schools.
Even a memory shortage can't get it listed! 長江存儲 reportedly delays IPO, casting uncertainty over capacity expansion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
長江存儲, China's largest NAND manufacturer, has put on hold its plan to raise 33 billion yuan through an IPO amid a weak stock market and tighter regulation. The listing could be delayed until 2027, affecting its capacity expansion plans.
Facts
長江存儲 has put its Shanghai initial public offering (IPO) plan on hold.
長江存儲 had originally planned to raise 33 billion yuan.
長存控股, the parent company of 長江存儲, applied to list on Shanghai's STAR Market in August this year.
The CSI 300 Index fell 8.5% in October.
The STAR 50 Index plunged 40% from its July peak to the end of October.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission has asked investment banks to slow the pace of IPOs by AI and chip companies.
Revenue Flash - 英業達 (2356) October revenue totaled 79.966 billion yuan, up 46.02% year over year
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英業達 announced October 2026 revenue of 79.966 billion yuan, up 46.02% year over year. Revenue for the first 10 months totaled 822.228 billion yuan, up 43.08% year over year. Its share price has recently fallen, with foreign investors posting heavy net sales.
Facts
英業達's October 2026 revenue was NT$79.966 billion, up 46.02% year over year.
英業達's cumulative revenue for January-October this year was 822.228 billion yuan, up 43.08% year over year.
英業達's share price fell 11.6% over the past 5 days, while the related computer peripherals index dropped 9.92%.
英業達 operates in the computer and peripheral equipment industry, with notebook computers and servers as its main businesses.
Rumored largest-ever acquisition in Japan's chemical industry: 三井化學 plans 1.3 trillion yen takeover of semiconductor photoresist giant JSR
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Reuters reported that the Japanese government fund JIC plans to sell JSR to 三井化學 for more than 1.3 trillion yen. If completed, the deal would set a record as the largest acquisition in Japan's chemical industry. 三井化學 shares plunged on concerns about financial pressure. The company confirmed that it was evaluating the deal but stressed that no decision had been made.
Facts
The government-backed public-private fund 產業革新投資機構 (JIC) plans to sell semiconductor photoresist maker JSR to 三井化學.
The deal is estimated to be worth more than 1.3 trillion yen (about $8.2 billion), with a decision possible as early as this month.
If completed, the deal would surpass 昭和電工's acquisition of 日立化成 in 2020, becoming the largest acquisition in the history of Japan's chemical industry.
三井化學 shares plunged nearly 14% at one point during trading in Tokyo, ending the session down more than 10%.
As of the end of June this year, 三井化學 had about 217.8 billion yen in cash and interest-bearing debt of as much as 876.4 billion yen.
JSR is the world's second-largest semiconductor photoresist supplier, with a market share of about 19%.
JSR established a joint venture in Yunlin County, Taiwan, in April this year to build its first production base in Taiwan. It is expected to begin supplying 台積電 as early as 2028.
億豐 Q3 gross margin hits record 60.83%; EPS reaches 16.75 yuan in first 3 quarters
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億豐 (8464-TW) reported its third-quarter 2026 results, with net profit after tax rising 34.46% quarter over quarter to 1.87 billion yuan and gross margin reaching a record 60.83%. EPS for the first 9 months reached 16.75 yuan, benefiting from increased market share in North American custom blinds and U.S. tax refunds. Looking ahead to 2027, the company plans to launch tool-free-installation blinds and use AI to optimize operations.
Facts
億豐's third-quarter 2026 net profit after tax was 1.87 billion yuan, up 34.46% quarter over quarter and 9.6% year over year.
億豐's gross margin reached 60.83% in the third quarter of 2026, a record high.
億豐's cumulative earnings per share (EPS) for January-September 2026 were 16.75 yuan.
U.S. tax refunds added about 2 percentage points to 億豐's third-quarter profit margin.
億豐's third-quarter revenue grew 16.2% year over year in North America and 16.4% in Europe.
億豐's showroom and warehouse transfer hub in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, will open in November.
億豐's custom-blind production line in northern Vietnam will begin operations in December.
AI cannot replace people! BNP Paribas global CEO bullish on technology as a 'wealth creator' and stepping up investment to build a one-stop cross-border private bank in Taiwan
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龍維勝, global CEO of 法國巴黎銀行財富管理, visited Taiwan and said AI and the semiconductor industry are driving wealth creation there. 法國巴黎銀行 will continue investing in Taiwan to build a one-stop cross-border private bank, strengthening local services and its global footprint.
Facts
龍維勝, global CEO of 法國巴黎銀行財富管理, visited Taiwan on the 4th.
Taiwan has become one of the fastest-growing markets in Asia for 法國巴黎銀行財富管理.
法國巴黎銀行財富管理 began operating in Taiwan in 2005.
龍維勝 stressed that AI is meant to empower relationship managers, not replace them.
法國巴黎銀行財富管理's core strength lies in its integrated 'One Bank' service model.
Rising salaries for mid- and senior-level professionals in the technology sector have made wealth accumulation more widespread than in the past.
新光人壽 upgraded by Fitch, with improvements in earnings outlook, capital and distribution-channel advantages
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惠譽國際信評公司 upgraded 新光人壽's rating to BBB+ and revised its outlook to stable, recognizing improvements in its business fundamentals and profitability following the merger of 台新新光金控.
Facts
惠譽國際信評公司 upgraded 新光人壽's financial strength rating from BBB to BBB+, its long-term issuer default rating from BBB- to BBB, and its outlook to Stable.
新光人壽 became Taiwan's third-largest life insurer by total premiums in the first half of 2026.
新光人壽 posted net profit after tax of NT$22.5 billion in the first half of 2026, with an annualized return on equity of about 11%.
Under the new-generation solvency (TIS) regime, 新光人壽's capital adequacy ratio reached 128% after transitional measures were included.
中華信評 revised 新光人壽's rating outlook from Negative to Stable.
Taiwan dollar plunges to become Asia's weakest currency! 陳鳳馨 warns 'central bank has lost control': may be unable to stop foreign capital flight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Media commentator 陳鳳馨 said that despite Taiwan's trade surplus reaching $160 billion in the first three quarters, foreign investors' net selling and exporters' reluctance to convert foreign currency led the Taiwan dollar to fall 1.92% in October, its biggest monthly drop in 10 years. She warned that the central bank's foreign exchange reserves are limited and may be unable to withstand the risk of a full-scale foreign capital exodus. She also forecast that exchange rates could rebound in December due to year-end settlement demand.
Facts
Taiwan's third-quarter GDP growth forecast was revised up to 14.36%.
Taiwan's cumulative trade surplus through September reached as much as $160 billion.
The Taiwan dollar fell 1.92% in October, its biggest monthly drop in 10 years.
Foreign investors currently hold Taiwanese stocks worth as much as 70 trillion yuan.
Taiwan's central bank holds about $600 billion in foreign exchange reserves.
Exporters hold as much as $400 billion in foreign currency earnings that have not been converted into Taiwan dollars.
Is the Strait of Hormuz easing restrictions? Iran names 4 countries whose ships can pass freely, while China and India still have to 'pay for passage'
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A senior Iranian parliament official confirmed that restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz have been waived for vessels from India, China, Iran and Qatar, but the terms differ: China and India must pay fees in exchange for medicine and political support, while Qatar can pass free of charge. The move reflects Iran's differentiated diplomatic strategy based on shared interests, but the strait has not been fully reopened.
With the economy booming, who would want to be a civil servant? 李來希 describes the plight of military personnel, civil servants and teachers without lifetime pensions: 'after this age,' they are on their own
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Responding to Personnel Administration Director 蘇俊榮's claim that civil servants are resigning because the economy is strong, former union chair 李來希 disagreed, saying the real reasons are the loss of professional dignity, lack of promotion prospects and the elimination of lifetime pensions.
Facts
From 2022 to 2025, more than 10,872 civil servants nationwide resigned, half of them with less than 5 years of service.
蘇俊榮, director of the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration, said civil servants' resignations were related to the strong economy over the past two or three years.
李來希 criticized 蘇俊榮's remarks as missing the bigger picture and questioned whether civil servants with PhDs would blindly resign just because the economy was strong.
The lifetime pension system for civil servants was abolished 2 years ago and will be replaced by an individual account system.
李來希 said that if civil servants live past 84, they will have no further security once their individual accounts are depleted.
Graphic: Foreign investors are on a selling spree! 'This actively managed ETF' was hardest hit, with 84,000 lots sold; 0050 and 台積電 also make the list
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Influenced by the U.S. midterm elections, Taiwan stocks fluctuated sharply on the 4th before closing down 358 points. Foreign investors sold a net NT$149.899 billion, the second-highest amount on record, with ETFs bearing the brunt. 0050 and 00403A topped the list, while investment trusts bought against the trend.
Facts
Foreign investors sold a net NT$149.899 billion today, the fifth-largest net-selling amount on record.
Taiwan stocks closed down 358 points today (the 4th), with an intraday high-low spread of 1,886 points.
00403A and 0050 ETFs were the top 2 ETFs sold by foreign investors.
Investment trusts bought a net NT$27.631 billion today, against the trend.
The three major institutional investors sold a combined net NT$159.787 billion today.
Will Trump’s lame-duck status hurt the AI industry？Hsieh Chin-ho warns Taiwan stocks may not hit 50,000 until “then”
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Financial writer Hsieh Chin-ho warned of the changes in former U.S. President Donald Trump’s political standing, saying his status as a lame-duck president would negatively affect the AI industry. He also suggested that this could delay or cast uncertainty over when Taiwan stocks might reach 50,000.
Canva lays off a thousand employees！Facing fierce competition from ChatGPT and Gemini, the design platform sees growth slow for the first time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Australian design software company Canva announced it would lay off 1,271 employees and lower its revenue growth forecast to 20% amid slowing growth and pressure from AI competition. It is also consolidating its organization and shifting to a hybrid work model.
Facts
Canva announced it would lay off approximately 1,271 employees, or 22% of its total workforce.
Canva lowered its revenue growth forecast from 30% to 20%.
Canva is integrating its product, growth and platform teams to reduce communication barriers.
ChatGPT and Gemini can generate images, lowering the technical barrier to design.
Canva is shifting to a hybrid work model, requiring employees to return to the office several days a week.
Kaohsiung’s Wild Wild Outdoor Life opens Nov. 7 at Weiwuying！More than 20 stylish tents and 80 market stalls, with live-fire cooking creating an urban camping feast
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The Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau will hold “2026 Kaohsiung Wild Wild Outdoor Life” on Nov. 7 and 8 at the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying). The event will combine stylish tents, a market and musical performances to create an urban camping feast, building on the buzz from Kaohsiung being named one of the world’s top 10 autumn travel destinations and promoting outdoor recreation and tourism.
Facts
2026 Kaohsiung Wild Wild Outdoor Life will be held on Nov. 7 and 8 on the outdoor lawn of the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying).
The event will bring together more than 20 stylish tents, 15 camper vans and more than 80 market stalls.
Argentine live-fire cuisine “林擠米” is offering an event-exclusive set meal for 2 priced at 450 yuan per serving.
Each stylish tent booth costs 2,800 yuan and can accommodate 4 people.
Kaohsiung ranked tenth among the 20 cities around the world most worth visiting in autumn, according to the U.K.’s The Times, and was the only city in Taiwan to make the list.
The event will offer children ages 6 to 12 a slackline experience to develop their balance and concentration.
Tourism Bureau Director Kao Min-lin said the city government continues to promote the appeal of autumn tourism through a variety of outdoor activities.
Students hone their skills at their fingertips！Daojiang Home Economics and Commercial High School students master more than 50 nail-art techniques and earn certification
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The Continuing Education Division of 臺北市私立稻江護家 offers an advanced Level B salon nail design course, giving students the chance to take on more than 50 techniques and earn certification. Principal Kuo Shu-hui recognized the students who earned certificates, emphasizing the value of vocational education in helping them lay the groundwork for further studies and careers in the beauty industry.
Facts
The Continuing Education Division of 臺北市私立稻江護家 offers an advanced “Level B Salon Nail Design” course.
The course guides students through more than 50 professional techniques.
After completing the course and assessments, students earn a Level B salon nail design certificate issued by the association.
Daojiang Home Economics and Commercial High School Principal Kuo Shu-hui personally presented association certificates and prizes to students who earned certification.
The course combines gel nail art and creative design, with salon practice at its core.
Through advanced nail-art courses and certification training, the school helps students prepare for further studies and future employment.
AI smart monitoring safeguards port safety！Kaohsiung Port’s No. 36 wharf achieves over nine-tenths accuracy in hazard detection, with expansion to No. 41 wharf planned for 116
The project identifies 5 high-risk types of activity at vessel loading and unloading sites and issues proactive alerts, with overall identification accuracy exceeding nine-tenths.
The 5 high-risk types targeted by the POC project include workers failing to wear hard hats and reflective vests as required; people entering the operating radius of loading and unloading equipment; unauthorized vehicles entering work areas; intersecting movements of people, vehicles and equipment; and detection of objects left in work areas.
In addition to real-time detection and alerts, the system can automatically retain images of anomalies and event records for subsequent review and statistical analysis.
By accumulating data on anomalies across different times and work situations, the system could eventually help analyze the locations, frequency and changing trends of high-risk incidents.
Su Chiao-hui makes third campaign walk through Zhonghe’s Dayong Street evening market；shoppers warmly call out, “I’ve run into you all 3 times”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui made her third campaign walk through the evening market on Dayong Street in Zhonghe, where she presented 3 major policy proposals covering industry, construction and the living environment. They include developing the Huiyao biomedical park, a Shuanghe waterfront living area and a Yuanshan administrative and residential complex, with the aim of boosting development in the Shuanghe area.
Facts
Su Chiao-hui visited the Greater Taipei Fruit and Vegetable Market in Luzhou early on the 4th to canvass vendors, then went to the evening market on Dayong Street in Zhonghe that afternoon.
This was Su Chiao-hui’s third visit to the evening market on Dayong Street in Zhonghe, and she was warmly received by shoppers.
Su Chiao-hui proposed developing the “Huiyao Biomedical and Smart Technology Innovation Park” to integrate the resources of Shuang Ho Hospital and Taipei Medical University.
Su Chiao-hui plans to develop the “Shuanghe Waterfront Living Area” and improve water quality in the Wayao Canal.
Su Chiao-hui advocates speeding up development of the “Yuanshan Administrative and Residential Complex” to address the shortage of parking spaces.
BofA warns U.S. stocks could plunge another 10%？Chen Feng-hsin reveals 2 major concerns over a Democratic landslide：Musk didn’t expect Texas to turn blue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, prompting Bank of America to warn that U.S. stocks could plunge 10%. Media personality Chen Feng-hsin said this was an extreme scenario, arguing that Trump would veto legislation restricting AI and that the market had already corrected, leaving no risk of a sharp drop in the short term.
Facts
The outcome of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections is clear, with the Democrats regaining control of both the House and Senate.
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Texas has 250 AI construction projects, including data centers.
Musk was the Republican Party’s biggest donor in this midterm election.
Chen Feng-hsin said Bank of America’s warning of a 10% decline described an extreme scenario and that there would not be another 10% plunge for now.
Companies mentioned：美國銀行、Bank of America、特斯拉、SpaceX、路透、中天新聞、風傳媒
Shen Po-yang “guesses” Taipei ranks first among the 6 special municipalities for child abuse！Wang Hung-wei cites data and blasts him：Kaohsiung is the worst
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Citing data, Wang Hung-wei rebutted Shen Po-yang’s claim that Taipei has the most child abuse cases among the 6 special municipalities, stressing that Kaohsiung has the most serious child abuse problem.
Taiwan’s top officials make a decision！China shifts APEC ministerial meeting to video conference, and Taiwan “downgrades” its official representation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China, the host of APEC, changed the joint ministerial meeting to a video conference and moved it up. After an assessment, Taiwan’s top officials decided to downgrade its representation, sending only National Development Council Deputy Minister Kao Hsien-kuei and Ministry of Economic Affairs Deputy Minister Chiang Wen-jo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that Taiwan participates on an equal footing and opposes China’s political maneuvering.
Facts
China announced that the APEC joint foreign and trade ministers’ meeting would be held by video conference and brought forward to the evening of Nov. 3.
Taiwan’s officials attending were National Development Council Deputy Minister Kao Hsien-kuei and Ministry of Economic Affairs Deputy Minister Chiang Wen-jo.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao co-chaired the video conference.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the 1991 memorandum on joining APEC did not mention the “one China principle.”
The post of chief trade negotiator at the Office of Trade Negotiations is vacant because former representative Yang Jen-ni was dismissed after becoming embroiled in a workplace bullying case.
Pacific bluefin tuna quota may rise 25%! Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to negotiate on Nov. 11: How should the additional quota be divided?
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The Pacific bluefin tuna quota may rise 25%, with Japan, South Korea and Taiwan set to discuss how to divide it on Nov. 11. Japan is calling for a 25% increase, while South Korea wants an equal split, leaving the two sides at odds.
Facts
An international fisheries management meeting on Pacific bluefin tuna agreed to raise the catch quota for large bluefin tuna by 25% for two consecutive years starting next year.
Japan’s Fisheries Agency plans to meet with Taiwan and South Korea on Nov. 11 to discuss how to divide the additional catch quota.
Japan is calling for its own quota for large bluefin tuna to be increased by 25%.
South Korea is proposing that the additional quota be divided equally among Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
The Suao-based fishing vessel “全昌隆168號” caught a 276-kilogram bluefin tuna, earning the title of “Suao’s first bluefin tuna of the season.”
More than half of the “潮流” aren’t from Taipei! 高嘉瑜 reveals the key to 沈伯洋’s victory: mobilizing this group of voters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
高嘉瑜 said the key to 沈伯洋’s victory in the Nine-in-One elections was successfully securing the votes of “潮流,” more than half of whom were not from Taipei.
李四川’s Taiwan Competitiveness and Calligraphy and Painting Support Association is launched, bringing together industry, academia and the arts to boost New Taipei’s urban competitiveness and cultural soft power
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
李四川 established the Taiwan Competitiveness and Calligraphy and Painting Support Association on Nov. 4, bringing together people from industry, academia and the arts. More than 200 people from various sectors attended. 李四川 said the goal was to combine engineering efficiency with humanistic aesthetics to enhance New Taipei’s urban competitiveness and cultural soft power.
Facts
李四川’s Taiwan Competitiveness and Calligraphy and Painting Support Association held its launch ceremony on Nov. 4.
More than 200 people from various sectors attended the support association’s launch ceremony.
李四川 personally presented appointment certificates to the support association’s officials and handed flags to 謝明輝, chair of 台灣競爭力論壇, and 張連興, a representative of the calligraphy and painting community.
University professors in attendance included 林建甫, a professor in National Taiwan University’s Department of Economics; 莊淇銘, former president of the University of Taipei; and political science professor 紀俊臣.
謝明輝, chair of 台灣競爭力論壇, praised 李四川 in his remarks, saying he had a forward-looking vision and practical experience in engineering and construction projects.
U.S. midterms: Taiwanese American trio wins! 劉雲平 and 孟昭文 reelected, while 潘君達 wins a seat in Congress for the first time
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U.S. midterm election results show that Taiwanese American Democratic Representatives 劉雲平 and 孟昭文 won reelection, while 潘君達 secured a seat in Congress for the first time. The trio won majority support in their respective districts in California and New York.
Facts
Taiwanese American incumbent Representatives 劉雲平 and 孟昭文 won reelection in the midterms.
潘君達 was elected to the House of Representatives for the first time.
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Original孟昭文在開完87%選票後，得票率接近7成，連任紐約州第6選區聯邦眾議員。
With 48% of ballots counted, 潘君達 had more than 57% of the vote and was elected representative for California’s 6th District.
Health care on campus, too! 中信科大 partners with An-Nan Hospital to develop care for all ages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
中信科技大學 and 臺南市立安南醫院 signed a health cooperation letter of intent on Oct. 29, aiming to integrate industry, academia and medical resources through 中信’s campus wellness village and establish a health care system for all ages.
Facts
中信科技大學 and 臺南市立安南醫院 signed a health cooperation letter of intent on October 29.
The agreement was signed by 中信科大 President 鄭欽哲 and An-Nan Hospital President 林聖哲.
陳國恩, chair of 中國信託樂活, attended the ceremony and shared a vision for cross-sector collaboration.
中信科大 commissioned 中信樂活 to develop a campus wellness village to integrate resources.
Under the cooperation plan, An-Nan Hospital will provide professional medical assessments and health care resources.
中信樂活 will be responsible for on-site services and practical implementation.
The university hopes to build a health care system for all ages, making the campus a place that supports learning, daily life and health.
Abnormal transfers: 永豐銀行 chairman and president bow in apology, say police have been notified and supplier will be sued; hackers’ motive unclear
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hackers stole NT$41.76 million and transferred it to innocent accounts after exploiting a security configuration flaw in the supplier’s new online banking system used by 永豐銀行. The chairman and president bowed in apology, saying the incident had been reported to police and the supplier would be sued. The bank itself suffered no financial loss.
Facts
永豐銀行 Chairman 曹為實 and President 莊銘福 held a news conference on the evening of Nov. 4 and bowed in apology to the public over abnormal transfers from the new online banking system.
An investigation found that the abnormal transfers were caused by external hackers exploiting a security configuration issue in the supplier’s new online banking transaction system. No other financial institution in Taiwan currently uses the system.
All affected customers had ID numbers beginning with P. Hackers used a specific method of random trial and error to obtain valid accounts, rather than accessing customers’ personal information in advance.
A total of 427 payments were automatically transferred to Taipei Fubon Bank, affecting 418 people and totaling NT$41.76 million. 永豐銀行 suffered no financial loss.
永豐銀行 will seek compensation from the foreign supplier of its new online banking transaction system and has reported the case to police, initiating legal proceedings.
“蔣萬安 should apply green oil before taking office!” 郭正亮 reveals key to victory: could beat 沈伯洋 by 10 percentage points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Political commentator 郭正亮 gave his views on the Nine-in-One elections, saying that if 蔣萬安 wants to defeat 沈伯洋, he needs to launch a forceful smear campaign against the pan-green camp before the election. 郭正亮 estimated this could give him a lead of 10 percentage points.
U.S. midterms: Is Trump’s endorsement no longer a cure-all? Republicans lose ground in multiple states as Democrats regain control of the Senate
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In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Republican candidates endorsed by Trump lost in South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas and Michigan, allowing Democrats to regain control of the Senate. Analysts cited high prices and Trump’s excessive interference in primaries as the main reasons for the losses.
Facts
The 2026 midterm election results show Democrats regaining control of the U.S. Senate, with several Republican candidates endorsed by Trump losing.
South Carolina had not elected a Democratic U.S. senator since 1998, but this time 達琳・葛蘭姆 lost to 安德魯斯.
艾爾薩耶德 won in Michigan and will become the first Muslim U.S. senator in Congress.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that Trump’s approval rating before the election was lower than it had been after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
National EMBA executives dance it out at Tunghai; 麗明營造 chairman 吳春山 closes the show with a song
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The second National EMBA Dance Showcase competition was held at 東海大學 on Nov. 8, with EMBA teams from five universities taking the stage. 麗明營造 Chairman 吳春山 closed the event with a musical performance, showcasing the diverse sides of senior executives.
Facts
The second National EMBA Dance Showcase competition was held at 東海大學’s Zhongzheng Hall on Nov. 8.
The teams competing or performing are from the EMBA programs of five universities, including Tunghai, Feng Chia, National Taipei University of Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, and National Cheng Kung University.
Wu Chun-shan, chairman of 麗明營造, will close the event with a singing performance.
The event is jointly organized by the Tunghai EMBA Dance Club and the Tunghai EMBA Alumni Association.
The event is centered on “aesthetics and health.”
Luxury cars will be showcased at the event, highlighting the beauty of automotive design.
Chen Ting-fei takes her bicycle campaign to all 37 Tainan districts; canvasses under the autumn tiger’s blazing sun, urging voters to turn their enthusiasm into ballots
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Democratic Progressive Party Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei is continuing her bicycle campaign to canvass across 37 districts. On Nov. 4, she visited the East District to seek votes and received support from local figures. Her goal is to win on Nov. 28 and become the city’s first female mayor.
Facts
On Nov. 4, Chen Ting-fei continued the second day of her bicycle canvassing campaign, setting out from Longqi and Guanmiao before riding into the East District.
Tsai Hsiao-wei and Chen Chin-chung, candidates for city council in the 10th electoral district, came in person to cheer Chen Ting-fei on.
Independent councilors Tseng Chih-chieh and Lee Tsung-lin sent representatives to show their support for Chen Ting-fei.
The bicycle campaign will conclude with a major canvassing rally at Changsheng Camp in Xinying at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 27.
Chen Ting-fei’s goal is to become Tainan’s first female mayor in 400 years.
Four years touring all 38 districts and wearing out 4 pairs of shoes! Ko Chih-en’s first mayoral campaign ad is released, with an emotional message: I’ve always been here
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en has released her first campaign ad, looking back on four years of visits to all 38 districts and winning the support of 530,000 people, and thanking residents for their support.
Facts
The first mayoral campaign ad by Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en has been released.
In the ad, Ko Chih-en says she visited all 38 administrative districts over the past four years and wore out 4 pairs of shoes.
Ko Chih-en recalled that she received the support of 530,000 Kaohsiung residents when she first ran for Kaohsiung mayor four years ago.
Ko Chih-en’s daughter makes a surprise appearance as a heartwarming Easter egg in the campaign ad.
Ko Chih-en said that, as a daughter of the south, she hopes to return to her hometown and devote the rest of her life to Kaohsiung.
A new health hub opens in the Urawa area! Personal gym “THE PERSONAL GYM浦和店” opens!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
First fit株式会社 will open the personal gym “THE PERSONAL GYM浦和店” in Urawa Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026. The gym’s features include a team of experienced trainers, collaboration with medical and nutrition professionals, affordable pricing of ¥6,500 per session (¥7,150 including tax), a retention rate of over 90%, and the convenience of being able to visit without bringing anything. It also aims to revitalize the community by drawing on its experience sponsoring ツエーゲン金沢 and participating in local business partnerships and health promotion projects.
Facts
Original1回あたり6,500円
7,150 yen including tax
A retention rate of over 90%
Up to 2 people can train at the same time
Opening date: Nov. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：First fit株式会社、THE PERSONAL GYM、THE PERSONAL GYM浦和店、ツエーゲン金沢
HoneyWorks sound-produces 可憐なアイボリー’s major-label 2nd album, “恋を着る季節,” depicting “an experience like falling in love again and again”; released on Wednesday, Nov. 4! Release event to be held at タワーレコード渋谷店
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Idol group 可憐なアイボリー, sound-produced by HoneyWorks, released its major-label 2nd album, “恋を着る季節,” on Nov. 4 and held a release event at タワーレコード渋谷店.
Public 飯盛霊園 has unveiled a new logo featuring cherry blossoms. It has also adopted the PR character 虹の丘ゆめ as part of an effort to dispel its austere image.
Considering life in the latter half of life through “connections with the community” and “livelihoods built through working together”
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As part of a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism model project, 株式会社コレスタジオ held STEP4 of the “Livelihood and Living Research Group,” discussing ways of life in the latter half of life through community connections and working together.
株式会社ブシロード has announced details of its new stage production 『ZERO RISE -AND ONE-』, which will be staged in May 2027. In commemoration of Bushiroad’s 20th anniversary, general admission tickets will be sold at the special price of ¥9,900 and student tickets for ¥4,900, with the earliest advance lottery applications opening on Nov. 5.
Free seminar on Nov. 17 teaches PR staff how to write lead paragraphs AI will remember, with each participant taking home 1 lead paragraph for their company
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社トドオナダ will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 17, 2026, about writing lead paragraphs that AI will remember.
City-building game 『クリッキーアイランド』, where resources keep growing, surpasses 20,000 Steam wishlists!
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株式会社ポケットペア’s publishing label ポケットペアパブリッシング announced that 『クリッキーアイランド』, a city-building game developed by Karrot Games, has surpassed 20,000 Steam wishlists. The free demo has earned a 98% approval rating, and the game is scheduled for release on Nov. 17, 2026.
弁護士ドットコム announces the Grand Prix and top award winners of the “BUSINESS LAWYERS AWARD 2026”
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弁護士ドットコム株式会社 has announced the Grand Prix winner and top award recipients in each category of the “BUSINESS LAWYERS AWARD 2026,” which recognizes lawyers driving change in business and society. Attorney 古川直裕 of 株式会社ABEJA was selected for the Grand Prix, and top awards were decided in 5 categories: governance reform, business and human rights, pro bono and social contribution, public policy, and advanced technology.