【國建】Board approves consolidated financial report for the first three quarters of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
國建 (2501) approved its financial report for the first three quarters on 115/11/4, reporting cumulative revenue of nearly 19.7 billion yuan, net profit attributable to the parent of about 3.34 billion yuan, and EPS of 2.88 yuan, demonstrating steady profitability.
Facts
Original國建公司115年前三季累計營業收入為19,672,668仟元
Original國建公司115年前三季歸屬於母公司業主之淨利為3,343,711仟元
國建's basic earnings per share for the first three quarters of 115 were 2.88 yuan.
【松川精密】Announcement on important resolutions passed by the board of directors of major subsidiary 台興電子企業股份有限公司 (exercising the powers of the shareholders' meeting)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
松川精密 (7788) announced on 115年11月4日 that the board of directors of its major subsidiary 台興電子企業股份有限公司 had approved a proposal to distribute 114年度 earnings. As the subsidiary has only one corporate shareholder, the board of directors exercised the powers of the shareholders' meeting.
【偉聯】The company's consolidated financial report for the 3rd quarter of 115 has been submitted to the board of directors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
偉聯 (9912) released financial data for the 3rd quarter of 115, reporting cumulative revenue of 352 million yuan but a cumulative net loss of 44.14 million yuan and a loss of 0.69 yuan per share. The financial report was submitted to the board of directors on 11/4.
華航 promotes cybersecurity governance and privacy risk management, wins management excellence award
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China Airlines (華航) has won the SGS 2026 DT Awards Excellence Award for Privacy and Personal Data Management for the first time, becoming the first airline in Taiwan to receive the honor.
Facts
SGS 2026 DT Awards
A total of 23 companies competed
Only 2 companies won awards
Obtained the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System certification
Taipei stocks opened lower and continued to fall today, closing down 1374.19 points at 41574.72 points, a decline of 3.20%, with trading value reaching NT$9260.24億元.
Democrats' sweeping U.S. victory fuels AI regulation concerns; tech stocks plunge and oil prices extend losses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. Democratic Party's sweeping victory in the midterm elections fueled market concerns about tighter AI regulation and obstacles to data center construction, sending Asian tech stocks sharply lower. Oil prices also fell sharply on expectations that the conflict in the Middle East would end.
SOGO targets NT$1.25 billion on anniversary sale's first day; Taiwan stock plunge has limited impact
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
遠東SOGO's Taipei store is targeting sales of NT$1.25 billion on the first day of its anniversary sale. Chairperson Huang Qing-wen and General Manager Wu Su-yin said recent election news and the sharp drop in Taiwan stocks had limited impact on customers' willingness to buy, while gold and jewelry, home appliances, and art collectibles performed strongly.
Facts
NT$1.25 billion
Average sales of more than 110 million per hour are needed
The sales target for the full campaign across all 7 stores in Taiwan is NT$13 billion
Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison; Mainland Affairs Council voices strong condemnation and concern
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Joshua Wong, former secretary-general of Demosisto, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Hong Kong court for conspiracy to collude with foreign or external forces to endanger national security. The Mainland Affairs Council expressed strong condemnation and concern, saying the authorities concerned continue to use national security as a pretext to trample on Hong Kong people's basic human rights and freedom of speech, and called for an end to political prosecutions and judicial persecution.
Facts
Sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Hong Kong court
Washington, D.C. referendum backs ban on foie gras production and sales; businesses may sue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Washington, D.C. voters overwhelmingly supported Initiative 86, banning the production and sale of foie gras, and businesses may mount a legal challenge.
Shih Chung-liang urges civic groups to oppose Elderly Welfare Act amendment; KMT says failure to countersign would be a declaration of war on the public
Cabinet approves extension of weekday lodging subsidies and theme park stay program through year-end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier Cho Jung-tai instructed 交通部 to extend the weekday lodging subsidy and theme park stay program through Dec. 31, and to plan a second round of additional discounts for the Taiwan PASS half-price offer to continue boosting domestic tourism.
Facts
Extended through Dec. 31 this year
Original全國第2晚連住率已破5成
48,000 sets of the “Taiwan PASS” half-price offer
Attracted 120,000 registrations
Brought along more than 20,000 friends and family members
永豐 Bank hit by cyberattack; 金管會 says customer confidence unaffected and no irregular fund activity found
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A cyberattack on 永豐銀行 led to the theft of funds from 418 customer accounts, totaling NT$41.76 million. 金管會 said all the money had been returned, customer confidence was unaffected and no irregular fund activity was found.
GMO apology press conference over cyberattack sparks controversy; chairman Kumagai speaks tearfully about his vision and reprimands subordinate in public
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese IT company GMO網路集團 held a press conference to apologize after hackers attacked one of its services and leaked data. Chairman Masatoshi Kumagai, however, spoke at length about the company’s philosophy, restricted reporters’ questions about the security flaws and reprimanded a subordinate in public, drawing criticism for dominating the event and workplace bullying.
Facts
Ransom demand of about 8 billion yen
Over the past 31 years
Spent about 30 minutes
As early as April 2024
Began on Oct. 21
The attacker on the 27th
Companies mentioned：GMO網路集團、GMO、GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae、お名前.com、中央社
Nantou County Games open on the 7th; torch to be carried through 13 townships and cities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Nantou County Games opened at Nantou County Stadium on the 7th. After Deputy County Magistrate Wang Jui-te lit the torch, it began its journey through the county’s 13 townships and cities. This year’s games feature 38 events and 14,160 participants, and will recognize medalists from the National Games and Asian Games.
Cabinet: Senior Citizens Welfare Act amendment raises issues of intergenerational justice and more; response will be legal and constitutional
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier Cho Jung-tai said the amendment to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act passed by the Legislative Yuan in its third reading violates the principles of social insurance, intergenerational justice and prioritizing assistance for disadvantaged groups, and does not specify a funding source. He said the Ministry of Health and Welfare will be asked to conduct a comprehensive review and take legal and constitutional measures in response.
Facts
Comprehensive income tax rate below 20%
Seniors aged 65 and over
Low-income and lower-middle-income seniors aged 70 and older
NT$1.22 billion
Low-income and lower-middle-income seniors aged 65 to 69
New Taipei’s Yongping Elementary School underground parking lot opens; free through 12/4
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The underground parking lot at Yongping Elementary School in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, opened today. It will be free during its trial operation through 12/4, with fees starting on 12/5. The project cost NT$1.57 billion and provides 238 small-car spaces and 692 motorcycle spaces, with a passageway reserved to connect to LG05 Station on the Wanda-Zhonghe Line.
Discussing responses to the CCP’s transnational repression, comedian Huang Yi-hao urges swift legislative amendments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Comedian Huang Yi-hao said after a special report to 立法院’s Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee that there is cross-party consensus on amending laws to address the CCP’s cross-border repression. He urged lawmakers to quickly amend the National Security Act and Anti-Infiltration Act, rather than let the issue stall or remain mere slogans.
Tsai Ing-wen praises Taichung’s economic strength, urges central-local cooperation to drive development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former President Tsai Ing-wen attended 台中市商業總會’s 80th anniversary celebration, praising Taichung as an economic hub and emphasizing Taiwan’s complete industrial supply chain and resilience. She called for close cooperation between central and local governments and between the government and businesses to advance transportation infrastructure, commercial district environments and industrial investment.
Bavaria’s deputy premier found dead in Berlin hotel; police investigate cause
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hubert Aiwanger, Bavaria’s deputy minister-president and economy minister, was found dead in a Berlin hotel. Police and prosecutors have launched an investigation to determine the cause of death and rule out the possibility of third-party involvement.
Domestic travel subsidies extended; businesses hope Friday will be included
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
交通部觀光署 has extended the “Weekday Lodging Subsidy” and “Stay Overnight at an Amusement Park” programs through the end of this year. Lodging businesses are urging officials to include Fridays in the subsidy period to encourage domestic travel.
Facts
Weekday lodging discount of up to NT$2,000
NT$1,200 birthday lodging credit
In reality, eight-tenths of room rates are below NT$2,000 per night
Countering transnational repression: 法務部 plans legal amendments; 陸委會 to set up hotline
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
法務部 Minister Zheng Ming-chien said current laws do not sufficiently deter transnational repression, and that amendments to the Anti-Infiltration Act are being considered to add offenses and increase penalties. 陸委會 Deputy Chair Liang Wen-chieh announced plans to establish a hotline to assist victims.
Facts
Penalties are generally up to 5 years in prison
行政院 established an interagency coordination platform in July
Liang Wen-chieh: 9 forms of CCP transnational repression against Taiwan; 131 people victimized since 2005
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
陸委會 Deputy Chair Liang Wen-chieh told the Legislative Yuan that the CCP has 9 forms of transnational repression against Taiwan, with 131 people victimized in 149 incidents since 2005. The government has established an interagency communications platform to counter the practice.
9th CIIE opens; Ding Xuexiang says talk of a “China squeeze” reflects zero-sum thinking
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 9th China International Import Expo opened, with Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang reiterating that every country is an important link in global industrial supply chains and criticizing talk of a “China squeeze” as zero-sum thinking. Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker and Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema also delivered remarks, praising China’s economic and trade policies and calling for deeper cooperation.
South Korea bolsters security deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, stresses it will not enter the 伊朗 war
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
韓國國防部 announced plans to deploy resources including maritime patrol aircraft, destroyers and explosive ordnance disposal teams, expanding the 清海部隊’s mission to waters near the Strait of Hormuz to protect shipping lanes and energy supplies. Seoul stressed that the move is non-combat in nature and intended to protect citizens and economic interests, while upholding the principle of not entering the 伊朗 war.
Facts
About 1/5 of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments
Since 美國 and 以色列 jointly launched large-scale airstrikes on 伊朗 on Feb. 28
清海部隊’s current deployment is authorized only through the end of this year
李在明 reiterated in September
About 70% of South Korea’s oil supply came from the Middle East in 2025
Appearing on Lu Jie’s show, Ko Chih-en appeals to voters: Give me 4 years to serve
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國民黨 Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en appeared on Lu Jie’s livestream program to discuss policies including the concert economy, airport construction and tourism development. She rejected claims that the Fiscal Allocation Act dispute would cut the city’s budget and appealed to voters to give her 4 years to serve.
Facts
NT$20 billion cut from Kaohsiung’s budget
More than 6 tenths have exceeded their service life
Huafan University and the National Palace Museum co-host Dragon Tripitaka forum, with scholars discussing Buddhist schools
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
華梵大學 and 故宮博物院 co-hosted the “Dragon Tripitaka Forum,” inviting scholars to present research from Mahayana, Korean and Tibetan Buddhist perspectives. The two institutions renewed their cooperation memorandum for 3 years.
Kaohsiung new town industrial zone offered for public lease; 國土署 to hold briefing on Nov. 10
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To make better use of land and attract investment, 國土署 under the Ministry of the Interior is offering for public lease industrial-zone land in the first development area of Kaohsiung New Town, Ciaotou District, Kaohsiung. The site covers about 10.48 hectares, with a 70-year lease, a minimum annual rent of NT$15 million and a land-use-right premium of NT$2.6778 billion. A briefing will be held on Nov. 10.
Volunteer recruitment falsely using Mazu park’s name; 伸港福安宮 issues clarification
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
伸港福安宮 clarified that fake accounts have recently been using the Mazu park’s name to recruit volunteers and have used AI-generated images. It urged the public to stay alert and avoid being scammed.
Legislature gives initial review to supplementary budget; funding for 中油 and 台電 held over for plenary consideration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan’s Finance Committee reviewed the supplementary budget for fiscal year 115. The Ministry of Economic Affairs had budgeted funds for 台電 and 中油, as well as a capital increase for 中油. With ruling and opposition lawmakers unable to reach consensus, all related proposals were sent to the plenary session and require party caucus negotiations.
Wu Xiuhua canvasses townships and villages; Golden Melody Award-winning singer backs Chen Ying’s music hub plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With the Taitung County mayoral election nearing, KMT candidate Wu Xiuhua has begun canvassing townships and villages, highlighting the development of cultural and health stations. DPP candidate Chen Ying, backed by Golden Melody Award-winning singers including Suming, has proposed an “original music hub” plan supported by the Executive Yuan.
New Taipei Indigenous councilor Yang Chun-mei accused of vote-buying over detergent giveaway; prosecutors indict her
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei City Councilor Yang Chun-mei of the Chinese Nationalist Party is suspected of distributing detergent at tribal cultural and health stations. The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted Yang, her husband and an aide for violating the election and recall law.
Wang Steak’s Wanxian website detects abnormal data access; cybersecurity response mechanism activated
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An outsourced shopping website operated by 王品集團 subsidiary 萬鮮公司 detected abnormal data access. It has activated its cybersecurity response mechanism, and the vendor has blocked the abnormal activity. Operations are currently normal, with an initial assessment finding no significant impact.
Joshua Wong admits conspiracy to collude with foreign forces; Hong Kong High Court sentences him to 10 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former 香港眾志 secretary-general Joshua Wong pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison by 香港高等法院 for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security.
Construction begins on Puxin, Changhua County social welfare building; expected completion in Minguo 117, offering care services for all ages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Construction has begun on the new social welfare building in Puxin, Changhua County. It is expected to be completed in Minguo 117 and will provide care services for people aged 0 to 100.
New Taiwan dollar plunges 1.29 jiao at midday, temporarily closing at NT$32.95
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New Taiwan dollar temporarily closed at NT$32.95 against the U.S. dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market at noon, down sharply by 1.29 jiao, with trading reaching US$1.846 billion.
The Thai edition of Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi’s novel Taiwan Travelogue was published by Bookscape in October. Translator Zheng Peipei overcame the challenges of translating a text interwoven with Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka and Japanese, drawing on her experience studying in Taiwan and her understanding of its history and culture to complete the translation.
Facts
Thai edition published in October
Initially negotiated with the publisher to finish in 4 months
Later requested an extension to half a year
Lived in Taiwan for 5 years
The book features more than about 300 kinds of food
Original「臺灣漫遊錄」5月勇奪年度國際文學大獎
Companies mentioned：中央社、Bookscape、皇太后大學、Mae Fah Luang University
The Thai edition of Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi’s novel Taiwan Travelogue was published by Bookscape in October. Translator Zheng Peipei overcame the challenges of translating a text interwoven with Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka and Japanese, helping Thai readers understand it by retaining the languages’ distinct characteristics and adding explanatory notes.
Facts
Thai edition published in October
Initially negotiated with the publisher to finish in 4 months
Later requested an extension to half a year
Lived in Taiwan for 5 years
The book features more than about 300 kinds of food
Original「臺灣漫遊錄」5月勇奪年度國際文學大獎
Companies mentioned：中央社、Bookscape、皇太后大學、Mae Fah Luang University
California plans 5% wealth tax on the rich; measure likely to fail as opposition tops 55%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
California Proposition 40 would impose a 5% wealth tax on billionaires, but results show opponents leading supporters, 55.6% to 44.4%, and the measure is likely to fail.
Facts
5%
55.6%
44.4%
About 200 people
About 60%
About US$100 billion
250,000 people
Companies mentioned：中央社、舊金山紀事報、San Francisco Chronicle、谷歌、Google
Tainan uses drones to support land administration, with aerial surveys covering more than 40,000 hectares
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tainan City has used drones to support land administration since Minguo 108, with cumulative aerial surveys covering 42,424 hectares. The effort is expected to save about 10,000 work hours annually and covers land surveys, inspections, farmland readjustment and major development projects.
Facts
Cumulative aerial survey area of 42,424 hectares
Expected to save about 10,000 work hours annually
Drone-assisted land administration work launched in Minguo 108
Supports about 12,000 boundary survey cases annually
Estimated annual savings of about 8,000 work hours
City government conducts about 300 drone inspection projects annually
Jiaoxi Township chief Chang Yong-de in Yilan suspected of vote-buying; released on NT$200,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Jiaoxi Township chief Chang Yong-de of the KMT is suspected of offering bribes at a banquet for village and neighborhood chiefs, in violation of the Public Officials Election and Recall Act. After questioning by prosecutors, he was ordered released on NT$200,000 bail.
Melania wins award for promoting ceasefire; Russian strike on Ukraine aid station kills 40, leaves 59 missing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded U.S. First Lady Melania Trump the First Class Order of Princess Olga in recognition of her role in securing a partial ceasefire and her humanitarian contributions. After the ceasefire ended, Russia bombed an aid station in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing 40 people and leaving 59 missing.
Facts
Death toll has risen to 40
Another 59 people are missing
Komyshuvakha is just 17 kilometers from the nearest Russian position
A FAB bomb weighing 3 tons
Loaded with about 1.4 tons of explosives
More than 25 Ukrainian soldiers killed
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、路透社、白宮、世界中央廚房、World Central Kitchen、Telegram
Suspected ghost voters intervene in Matsu’s Nangan election; 3 released on bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Lienchiang District Prosecutors Office is investigating suspected ghost voters in a village in Nangan, Matsu. It searched locations and questioned 6 people. Three residents surnamed Chen, Zeng and Rao are suspected of falsely changing their household registrations to obtain voting rights and attempting to vote; they were released on bail of NT$50,000, NT$30,000 and NT$20,000, respectively.
Yangmingshan Park recruits conservation volunteers to protect the Datun Volcano Group
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
陽明山國家公園管理處 is recruiting its 4th group of conservation volunteers starting today. It expects to select 30 applicants aged 18 to 65 with outdoor experience to inspect trails in the mountains and maintain the ecosystem. Applications are due by the 30th.
Facts
30 conservation volunteers are expected to be recruited this time
Applicants aged 18 or older are welcome
up to age 65
Applications are being accepted from today through the 30th
吳誠文: Southern Taiwan Science Park's Shalun campus aims to complete the second-stage environmental impact assessment by mid-next year to support 1-nanometer plans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國科會 Minister 吳誠文 said the government will help industry prepare land in advance to maintain Taiwan's advantage in advanced semiconductor processes. The second-stage environmental impact assessment for the Southern Taiwan Science Park Shalun Ecological Science Park is expected to be completed by mid-next year, with construction to begin afterward to support development of a 1-nanometer process base while also protecting the ecosystem.
Facts
Aims to complete the second-stage environmental impact assessment by mid-next year
Construction is underway on an advanced 1.4-nanometer process base
The total development area is about 531.76 hectares
The Shalun Ecological Science Park planning project was approved by 行政院 on Dec. 30, 114年
旺宏's 吳敏求 donates US$2 million to establish fund, hopes to cultivate top talent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
旺宏 Chairman 吳敏求 announced a donation of at least US$2 million to establish a fund at 成功大學 in partnership with 史丹佛大學. The fund will send 一 student to 史丹佛大學 each year to study advanced technology and cultivate top talent.
台灣前進陣線 unveils civilian election guide, offering a one-stop look at candidate information
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣前進陣線 has launched the digital website “2026 Civilian Election Guide,” compiling information on the assets and political donations of candidates for county and city chief and council seats nationwide. It has also submitted 三 reform proposals to 中選會.
Facts
More than 20,000 scanned pages
1,590 disclosure forms
1,473 are unsearchable images
633 were filled out online, then printed and scanned
501 scans are at very low resolution
The land sections, amounts or names in 254 cannot be identified
Elementary school general affairs involve procurement and engineering expertise; teachers' union calls for more full-time administrative staff
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
全教總 is urging the central and local governments to add full-time administrative staff at elementary schools, saying general affairs work requires expertise in engineering and procurement, while teachers taking on administrative duties face immense pressure and audit risks.
Facts
High schools with 6 classes or fewer can have 2 clerks
An additional 1 clerk can be added for every 6 classes thereafter
Elementary schools with 72 classes or fewer can have 1 to 3 clerks
Those with 73 classes or more can have 3 to 5
In other words, a medium-sized school with 72 classes
Taiwan pavilion draws attention at Vietnam industrial expo as companies team up on integrated solutions to win business
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's 三 major industry associations and 19 companies are exhibiting at the Vietnam Bắc Ninh Industrial Manufacturing Fair, joining forces as Team Taiwan. They are seeking business opportunities in Vietnam by offering integrated cross-company solutions through industrial clusters and ecosystems.
Facts
19 companies
Taiwan's 三 major industry associations
Nearly 30,000 visits are expected
About 50 to 60 visitors
It has been more than 10 years
Companies mentioned：中央社、福隆硬鉻公司、仁武正順車刀公司、鎰寬企業、Nineteen Group
After an associate professor's death, media expose funding and fraud pressures facing Chinese university faculty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
白保國, an associate professor at 延安大學 in China, died by suicide by jumping into a lake after being unable to bear the university's assessment pressure over “horizontal research funding.” In a final letter, he described how teachers were required to raise funds themselves and falsify information to pass assessments. 陝西省教育廳 has established an investigation team to handle the matter. Media reports say such gray-area practices are widespread at universities.
Facts
白保國, a 54-year-old associate professor at 延安大學's Lu Xun Academy of Arts
Personally paid 150,000 yuan
(about NT$720,000)
Then paid another 50,000 yuan to publish a paper
Personally put up 700,000 or even 1.5 million yuan in “horizontal research funding”
Vietnamese migrant worker kills compatriot to avenge brother; Chiayi court sets bail at NT$50,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Vietnamese man surnamed 阮 allegedly slashed a compatriot to death after his younger brother was beaten with a hammer by the man. The Chiayi District Prosecutors Office indicted him on suspicion of causing death by assault. The Chiayi District Court set bail at NT$50,000 and barred him from leaving the country.
Taiwan stocks plunge more than 1,000 points at one point; NT dollar slides more than 1.4 jiao, nearing the NT$33 mark
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Democratic Party won the U.S. midterm elections, but market concerns that tighter AI regulation would trigger selling in tech stocks sent Taiwan shares down more than 1,000 points at one point in early trading, below 42,000. The NT dollar also plunged, nearing the NT$33 mark.
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall’s Freedom Blossoms Lecture Series Part II Invites Democracy Veterans and Influencers to Discuss Freedom
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Administration has launched the Freedom Blossoms Lecture Series Part II: A Room of One’s Own, inviting democracy veterans, influencers and writers to share their understanding and practice of freedom. Registration has been brisk.
U.S. Marine dies during training in Okinawa; cause of accident under investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A spokesperson for the 3rd Marine Division confirmed that a Marine died in an accident during training at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, on November 3. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Seats remain on trains for voters returning home on the 28th; afternoon of the 27th expected to be peak travel period
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To accommodate voting in the local public office elections on the 28th, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications coordinated with Taiwan Railways and Taiwan High Speed Rail to add services. The afternoon of the 27th is expected to be the peak travel period. As of that day, the reservation rate was 41.7% for high-speed rail and 23.7% for Taiwan Railways. The public is advised to plan ahead and avoid peak hours.
Koo Li-hsiung: U.S. support for Taiwan’s stronger defense capabilities is bipartisan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung said the U.S. Congress has consistently supported Taiwan’s efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities on a bipartisan basis. The Ministry of National Defense will continue communicating with U.S. lawmakers and the Department of War to ensure arms sales proceed as scheduled.
Facts
Supplementary Budget Bill for the Central Government’s ROC Year 115 General Budget
Chiang Wan-an and Hou Yu-ih campaign together at Huarong Market, hoping Taipei and New Taipei will continue working diligently
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih campaigned together at Huarong Market, expressing hope that the two cities will continue working diligently and maintaining their cooperation.
Facts
2026 Nine-in-One Elections
The two cities have worked closely together over the past 4 years
Tourism Administration’s latest travel subsidies expanded！ “Up to NT$2,500 per person”； available nationwide， with amounts， dates and eligibility explained
The Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced that weekday accommodation subsidies and theme park stay programs would be extended through Dec. 31, 2026。
For consecutive stays of 2 nights, travelers can receive discounts of up to NT$2,000 in general areas and NT$2,500 on outlying islands。
Original平日住宿補助使用率超過5成，花蓮縣使用人數最多。
A total of 26 designated theme parks across Taiwan are offering eligible guests staying at licensed accommodations on weekdays one free admission。
Republicans suffer a crushing defeat in U.S. midterms； foreign affairs experts identify 2 main reasons： American voters cast a vote of no confidence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Democrats won the U.S. midterm elections。 Foreign affairs experts said the Republican defeat stemmed from eroding purchasing power and an imbalanced foreign policy, warning that ignored concerns over authoritarian dumping and geopolitical risks were at the root of the result。 They urged Taiwan to remain firmly committed to its alliances。
Facts
The Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections and flipped at least 5 state governments, including Texas。
The Trump administration pressured traditional democratic allies in its foreign policy while sending ambiguous signals to authoritarian leaders, triggering a crisis of confidence。
Foreign affairs experts advised Taiwan to remain firmly committed to its alliances and counter the cognitive warfare behind the “doubting the U.S.” narrative。
The Wall Street Journal： Musk’s political fortunes hit by a Democratic wave
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Elon Musk spent US$440 million supporting Republicans but suffered a major setback as Democrats regained control of Congress。 In the Texas election, Paxton, whom Musk backed with US$150 million, lost to Talarico, showing that money cannot sway voters。
Facts
Elon Musk poured more than US$440 million into multiple elections to support Republican candidates, but the Democrats ultimately won control of both the House and Senate。
In the Texas Senate election, Democratic candidate James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton。
James Talarico became the first Democrat in 32 years to win a statewide election in Texas。
Musk spent more than US$150 million on the Texas election alone。
Musk funded television ads that sharply attacked Talarico in an attempt to salvage Paxton’s troubled campaign。
Musk responded on the social media platform X, saying the space lasers he used to interfere in the election had not worked。
When will 2 years of excess pension deductions for military personnel， civil servants and teachers be repaid？ She says 2 agencies are trying to sneak through budget unfreezing motions： pension funds made huge gains， yet retirees received tens of thousands less
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Kuomintang legislator Weng Hsiao-ling criticized the government for failing to fulfill its legal obligations as an employer, leaving the pension fund with hidden liabilities of NT$2.9 trillion and a 6-fold gap between allocations for labor insurance and civil servant and teacher pensions。 She revealed that the Examination Yuan and the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration were trying to push through budget unfreezing before paying back excess pension deductions, and said she firmly opposed the move。
Facts
The government has for years failed to legally budget enough to cover civil servant and teacher pension payments, leaving the pension fund with hidden liabilities of as much as NT$2.9 trillion。
From 2025 to 2027, the government will allocate NT$130 billion annually to the labor insurance fund, while only NT$20.6 billion has been budgeted for the civil servant and teacher pension fund in 2027。
The pension fund posted strong investment performance in 2026, earning NT$363.5 billion。
Weng Hsiao-ling stressed that after the law to halt the year-by-year reduction of civil servant and teacher pensions passed, the 2 agencies maliciously misinterpreted the law and refused to refund excess pension deductions。
The central bank announced that it will issue the 15th “New Taiwan Dollar Coin Indigenous Peoples Series Set—Hla’alua Tribe Edition” on Nov. 12。
The set is limited to 13,000, priced at NT$350 each。
The Hla’alua people mainly live in Namasia and Taoyuan districts of Kaohsiung City, with a population of about 500。
Teng Yen-ta, director-general of the central bank’s Department of Issuance, said Indigenous peoples coin sets are priced close to production costs and are not made for profit。
The set includes 1 proof 20-dollar circulating coin dated 115, along with 1 proof commemorative medal。
The central bank said it plans to release the Kanakanavu Tribe Edition in 2027 and the Siraya Tribe Edition in 2028。
China and India take a wait-and-see stance； Trump has another move to counter the Democrats’ “blue wave”： How AI data centers and Bitcoin could reshape markets after the election
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The Democratic Party’s victory in the U.S. midterm elections and its control of Congress are expected to exacerbate legislative gridlock in Washington. Global financial markets swung sharply, AI data centers and cryptocurrencies faced regulatory pressure, and some Asian stock markets rebounded after volatility.
Facts
The Democratic Party won majorities in both chambers of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections.
S&P 500 futures rose 0.75% to 7,653.75 points.
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 1.60% to 52,726 points.
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.2% to 101.51, its lowest level in a month.
Shares of Japanese memory chipmaker 鎧俠控股 plunged as much as 15% intraday.
The CSI New Energy Index, which tracks China’s new energy industry, rose 3.5%.
Bitcoin fell as much as 2.79% to US$75,666.11.
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International oil prices plunge 8%! Taiwan stocks battered by thousand-point selling pressure as “4 airline leaders take off against the trend”; 華航 surges more than 8% intraday, 長榮 gains more than 6%
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International oil prices plunged 8.7% as geopolitical risks eased, sending Taiwan’s four major airline stocks sharply higher against the trend. 華航 gained more than 8% and 長榮 rose more than 6%, as the market anticipated lower fuel costs and revenue growth from the fourth-quarter peak cargo season.
Facts
Brent crude futures fell about 8.7% in a single day to US$94.62 a barrel.
Original長榮航（2618）盤中最大漲幅約6.86%，最高衝上46.75元。
Starting Nov. 16, 華航 will raise its fuel surcharge for cargo on long-haul routes to Europe and the U.S. from NT$77 to NT$79 per kilogram.
長榮航 is scheduled to launch a nonstop route from Taoyuan to Delhi, India, on Dec. 1, with 5 flights per week.
華航 plans to add 4 777F freighters, bringing its total freighter fleet to 22 aircraft.
Airfreight prices for some urgent orders have even exceeded NT$300 per kilogram.
富采 halts trading starting today! NT$3.379 billion cash capital reduction, “NT$4.58 returned per share”—when will the new shares resume trading?
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LED manufacturer 富采投控 announced it would suspend trading starting Nov. 5 to carry out a cash capital reduction of about NT$3.379 billion, lowering its capital to NT$4 billion. Shareholders will receive 542 new shares for every 1,000 shares held, along with about NT$4,579 in cash. The new shares are expected to resume trading on Nov. 16.
Facts
富采投控 will suspend stock trading starting Nov. 5, primarily to carry out a cash capital reduction and issue replacement shares.
富采 is carrying out a cash capital reduction of about NT$3.379 billion, lowering its paid-in capital to NT$4 billion.
For every 1,000 old shares held, shareholders can receive about 542 new shares and about NT$4,579 in cash.
The new shares are expected to resume trading on Nov. 16, which is also the date the cash refunds will be distributed.
The cash capital reduction is primarily intended to adjust the capital structure and improve return on equity.
Should you put the toilet lid down before flushing? Japanese bathroom giant has the answer—many people in Taiwan get it wrong
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Japanese bathroom fixture giant TOTO responded to the question of whether the toilet lid should be closed before flushing, saying the main reasons are to reduce splashing and prevent items from falling in. It also recommends keeping the lid closed regularly to save electricity used by heated toilet seats.
Facts
Japanese bathroom fixture giant TOTO said that, to reduce splashing, people are advised to make a habit of “putting the toilet lid down before flushing.”
Modern toilets are generally designed with assessments of water flow and splashing during flushing. Even with the lid up, flushing is unlikely to send large amounts of water outside the toilet.
If your home has a bidet toilet or heated toilet seat, closing the lid can reduce heat loss from the seat and significantly cut electricity use.
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare previously recommended putting the toilet lid down when flushing waste in its “New Lifestyle” guidelines.
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare said in its COVID-19 Clinical Practice Guide that it is rare to detect infectious virus in human blood, urine or feces.
Today’s top news (11/5)! 勞保局 pays out today, with up to NT$100,000 available; 5 ways to get to Taoyuan Airport in the middle of the night; Taiwan Railways’ quietest station sees fewer than 2 passengers a day
勞保局 began issuing national pension childbirth benefits on Nov. 5, with up to NT$100,000 available per birth.
台新銀行 and 新光銀行 announced that they will officially merge on Jan. 1, 2027.
People aged 70 and older who voluntarily surrender their driver’s licenses can receive up to NT$1,500 per month for public transportation, up to NT$36,000 in total.
Original統一發票5、6月期兌獎最後一天為11月5日，尚有13張大獎未領。
Starting Dec. 31, drivers aged 75 and older with a record of traffic violations causing accidents must complete in-car driving training at a driving school at their own expense to renew their licenses.
Will the impact of orders shifting after the Panasonic Hukou plant explosion be limited? CCL stocks hit limit-down together, but analysts remain bullish on “this 1 stock”
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An explosion at 台灣松下’s Hukou plant sparked concerns about the CCL supply chain, sending stocks including 台光電 to limit-down. Analysts said Panasonic’s production capacity is diversified, limiting the actual impact, and remained optimistic about 台光電 benefiting from AI server demand.
Facts
An explosion and fire broke out at 台灣松下’s multilayer materials plant in Hukou at about 2 a.m. on the 4th, burning an area of about 10,000 square meters.
台光電, 台燿, 聯茂 and 騰輝電子-KY all hit limit-down intraday on the 5th.
The Panasonic Hukou plant mainly supplies M6-grade products and is also developing higher-end M7 and M8 materials, as well as materials for substrates.
Foreign investors sold a cumulative total of about 21,000 lots of 台光電 shares over 5 consecutive trading days.
台光電 touched its limit-down price of NT$4,100 intraday, setting a low not seen since July 31.
Analysts said Panasonic has been relatively cautious about expanding production in recent years, which could give 台光電 more opportunities to secure supplies of high-end materials.
南亞 touched a low of NT$250 intraday, its lowest level since Oct. 1, with trading volume exceeding 60,000 lots.
Can you still violate the rules by storing items or parking across your own paid-for parking space? Lawyer reveals fine criteria—watch out for a NT$200,000 penalty
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An online user posted photos publicly after a neighbor parked across 3 spaces, while the car owner argued that all the spaces were privately owned. 新北市工務局 and a lawyer said that even with ownership rights, illegally storing items or obstructing fire safety could result in a fine of up to NT$200,000.
Facts
新北市工務局 said that items may not be stored in the leftover space behind basement parking spaces.
Under Article 9 of the Condominium Administration Act, anyone who fails to remove items stored without authorization after being told to do so may be fined between NT$40,000 and NT$200,000.
秀策法律事務所 explained that most underground parking spaces in apartment buildings are registered as common areas, with residents granted the right to exclusive use of designated areas.
Under Paragraph 2 of Article 16 of the Condominium Administration Act, storing items in air-raid shelters is strictly prohibited, and violations may incur fines of NT$40,000 to NT$200,000.
The car owner responded on Threads that all 3 parking spaces where the car was parked across were property he had paid for.
Scaffolding collapse at Beitou Market injures 4; Lai Yi-jen reveals “Cao family” ties behind contractor, says political donations span DPP factions
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A scaffolding collapse at Beitou Market injured 4 people. KMT city councilor Lai Yi-jen alleged that contractor Wang Bang Construction was linked to the family of former DPP lawmaker Cao Lai-wang, and accused the family of making political donations to various DPP factions over many years. He questioned why the contractor had not come forward to show concern for the injured.
Facts
A scaffolding collapse at Beitou Market injured 4 people.
旺邦營造股份有限公司, which is responsible for the demolition work at Beitou Market, was previously chaired by former DPP lawmaker Cao Lai-wang. Its current head is his son, Cao Jun-wei.
On Sept. 25, 112, 旺邦營造 made a political donation to Su Meng-chun for the 113 legislative election.
On Dec. 31, 114, 都美建設 directly donated NT$200,000 to the Democratic Progressive Party and NT$500,000 to Ruan Chao-hsiung.
The political donation records of 員邦室內裝修 include elected representatives from Taipei, New Taipei, Penghu and Yilan, spanning all factions of the DPP.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an ordered work to stop and fined the construction company; all scaffolding has since been cleared.
1% Recommended Weekly》Temples dedicated to pets; how to keep creative works in the public eye; the story of 《好小子》 and Chiba Tetsuya, plus other perspectives on style
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1% Style has released its November recommended reads, introducing the pet faith phenomenon at Taipei’s Chongyou Temple, the “Symbiosis” theme and urban connections of ART TAIPEI 2026, and the cultural impact on Taiwan of late manga artist Tetsuya Chiba.
Facts
Chongyou Temple, a shrine dedicated to blessing animals, is located on Guide Street in Taipei’s Dadaocheng district. It began operating in December 2025.
The statues at Chongyou Temple break with tradition: cats and dogs sit or lie beside the deities, while various other animals, including fish, snakes and turtles, surround them. The design aims to ensure animals do not appear inferior in the presence of the deities.
ART TAIPEI 2026, themed “Symbiosis 共生,” brings together 127 galleries. The 3rd Taipei Art Week will also take place concurrently, linking 107 arts venues across the city.
Japanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba died in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2026, at the age of 87. He was the first manga artist to receive the Order of Culture.
The protagonist of Tetsuya Chiba’s representative work 《好小子》 is Lin Feng, while the protagonist of 《小拳王》 is Joe Yabuki. Both works had a profound influence on readers and creators in Taiwan.
He coined the famous line, “It’s the economy, stupid!” and identified the pressing priority after the Democratic Party’s election victory.
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Veteran U.S. political strategist James Carville told 《華爾街日報》 in an interview that he remains convinced of the decisive impact of economic approval on elections. He also warned that wealth inequality, corruption and the fiscal deficit pose hidden risks to American society.
Facts
James Carville, the political strategist who coined the famous line “It’s the economy, stupid!” 34 years ago, is now 82.
Carville estimates that the U.S. federal government takes in about $5.4 trillion in annual revenue but spends $7.4 trillion.
Carville recommended that Democrats make reform to ban members of Congress from trading stocks a priority.
Carville said younger generations are struggling to achieve two traditional life goals: owning a home and earning a four-year college degree.
Carville said the economy and health care costs are now inseparable, with people worried that illness could lead to financial hardship.
Explainer》Taiwan’s wild boars eat more than plants—they even eat carrion! They have sharp tusks, but their real purpose isn’t hunting?
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This article examines the diet and physical characteristics of Taiwan’s endemic wild boar subspecies. Although the animals have tusks, their main food is plant roots and stems, and their tusks are primarily used for self-defense and fighting. It details their omnivorous diet, foraging by rooting in the soil, and ecological behaviors such as the camouflage of piglets.
Facts
The scientific name of the Taiwan wild boar is Sus scrofa taivanus, an endemic subspecies of wild boar.
Taiwan wild boars are omnivores. Their main food is plant roots and stems, but they also eat insects, earthworms, rodents, birds and carrion.
Taiwan wild boars have a single stomach and cannot digest high-fiber plants as efficiently as ruminants.
Taiwan wild boars have a distinctive nasal bone structure that supports the tip of the nose, allowing them to sniff close to the ground and root through the soil.
Adult wild boars have 44 teeth. Both males and females have canine teeth, but those of males are usually more developed.
NCSIST’s “Aegis Cup” becomes an international competition! World-class hackers compete as a robot dog and Stinger missile simulator go on display.
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國家中山科學研究院 will hold the “2026 Aegis Cup” on Nov. 7-8, upgraded to an international competition. It has invited top international teams, including DEF CON champions, to compete with domestic teams. Defense equipment experiences and AI competitions will also promote industry-academia-research exchanges and the development of defense AI talent.
Facts
國家中山科學研究院 will hold the “2026 Aegis Cup International Invitational and Defense AI Competition” on Nov. 7-8.
For the first time, this year’s event has been upgraded to an international invitational competition, bringing together teams including MMM from the United States, Dojo from Thailand, Lv1x from Malaysia, BoB from South Korea and the international team Water Paddler.
The event will showcase locally developed defense technology equipment, including a quadruped robot (robot dog), a digital soldier exoskeleton, thermal imaging night-vision goggles, a T112 rifle shooting training simulator and a man-portable Stinger missile simulator.
The event will feature a cybersecurity escape-room game and the debut of the original IP characters “Dr. White” and “Aijipa.”
A total of 49 teams registered for the “AI Fighter Pilot” event. The final will simulate AI air combat in a flight environment.
NCSIST has invited experts in their fields, including Dai Weijun, head of the AI Institute at 資策會, to share practical experience and forward-looking perspectives.