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Hong Kong stocks surge 877 points, turnover hits highest level in nearly 4 months
Original港股逆勢大漲877點或3.67%，收報24796點，成交額達港幣3566億元創近4個月新高；騰訊、阿里巴巴、美團等科技股顯著上漲。
Facts
- Surged 877 points
- 3.67%
- Closed at 24796 points
- 24000 points
- Original港幣3566億元
- Nearly 4 months
- Up 7.17%
- Closed at 430 yuan
- Up 8.44%
- Closed at 109 yuan
- Up 6.78%
- Closed at 80.3 yuan
Companies mentioned：中央社、騰訊控股、阿里巴巴、美團、中國人民銀行
Kaohsiung banana brand enters hypermarkets; 2 innovative products attract shoppers
The Kaohsiung City Agriculture Bureau helped 境界果菜生產合作社 establish the “TAIWAN BANANOVA台灣蕉新星” brand, launching 2 innovative products, “天選香蕉” and “蕉點日曆,” and entering the 萬家福 hypermarket market for the first time. It also partnered with 高雄翰品酒店 to create a local produce selection store, raising the profile of local agricultural products.
Facts
- 2 innovative products
- 2-item compact packaging
Companies mentioned：中央社、境界果菜生產合作社、萬家福、高雄翰品酒店
AMD donates AI computing equipment to help Tainan City Government advance smart governance
U.S. company AMD donated AI computing equipment to help the Tainan City Government advance smart governance. Mayor 黃偉哲 said the city will build on its AI 1999 smart customer service system to improve administrative efficiency and service quality.
Facts
- AI 1999 smart customer service
- Starting in ROC year 114
- 1151105
Companies mentioned：AMD、超微半導體、工研院
COP31 to open; 環境部: National adaptation plan aligns with efforts to strengthen urban resilience
Original環境部表示，行政院正核定國家第四期調適計畫，呼應即將於土耳其舉行的COP31強化都市韌性方向，特別關注高溫議題與都市林規劃。
Facts
- COP31
- Starting on the 9th
- Nov. 9 to 20
- 4th phase
- 10 priority areas for action
- 8 items
- 5 key priorities
Companies mentioned：環境部、行政院、中央社、國科會
Democrats take control of Congress in U.S. midterm elections; Zelensky hopes to secure more aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes the Democrats will win the U.S. midterm elections and regain control of Congress to secure more aid for Ukraine. He also disclosed that he has spoken with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and confirmed that Russian representatives will meet with U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. Negotiators from the 3 sides are expected to meet in Abu Dhabi from the 10th to the 11th.
Facts
- Year 5
- The 10th and 11th
- February this year
- Original長達1個半小時
- 5th
Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社、德國第二電視台、法新社、塔斯社
Chang Chia-chun lays out vision for Beigang; Liu Chien-kuo puts forward policies for women and new immigrants
Chang Chia-chun, the Kuomintang's Yunlin County magistrate candidate, unveiled a vision for governing Beigang that covers cultural tourism, industry and employment, and family sports activities. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Liu Chien-kuo put forward policies for women and new immigrants, emphasizing support for housing and employment.
Facts
- Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- (Editor: Li Mingzong) 1151105
ASEAN News Brief, Nov. 5, 2026
The ASEAN News Brief for Nov. 5, 2026 covers economic and policy developments in 9 countries—Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia—including investment promotion, credit rating changes, bank financial results, inflation data, interest rate decisions and infrastructure measures.
Facts
- GDP growth in Q4 2026 to exceed 12.5%
- Average year-over-year increase in the consumer price index (CPI) reached 4.57% in the first 10 months
- Above the full-year target of 4.5%
- Laos issues US$500 million in sovereign bonds on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
- Upgraded from the previous CCC+ to B-
- Quarterly net profit fell 5% from the same period last year
- Net profit from July to September fell 5% year over year to S$2.81 billion
- Pushing inflation to 7.8% in October
- Above analysts' estimate of 7.6%
- The highest reading since records began at 8.6%
- Signed 136 memorandums of understanding
- Partnered with 23 foreign chambers of commerce
- Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) held steady at 2.75%
- Expanded access to travelers from 33 countries and regions
- Invested more than US$600 million
- Took on losses of about US$70 million
- Indonesia's GDP growth reached 5.5% in Q3
- Above the previous quarter's 5.3%
- Beating the 5.2% forecast by economists surveyed by 彭博（Bloomberg）
- Aiming to reach its 8% economic growth target by 2029
- Indonesia's economic growth is forecast at 5.4% this year
- 5.1% in 2027
Companies mentioned：彭博、標準普爾全球、星展銀行集團、DBS、法新社、緬甸工商總會、UMFCCI、緬甸環球新光報、Global New Light of Myanmar、國家銀行、BNM、星洲網、曼谷郵報、Bangkok Post、柬埔寨電力公司、印尼金融銀行、Bank Danamon Indonesia、中央社、Bloomberg
U.S. midterms conclude; KMT: Trade talks must keep pace with the times, not wait passively
With the U.S. midterm elections over, 國民黨 caucus secretary-general Hsu Yu-jen said 台灣's trade negotiation strategy must keep pace with the times, urging 行政院 to proactively seek lower tariffs and expand the range of duty-free goods rather than wait passively.
Facts
- 15% tariff rate
- 1151105
Companies mentioned：中央社、國民黨、行政院、美國國會、民主黨、共和黨、川普政府、台灣
鴻海 October revenue hits a record NT$1.3 trillion; AI operations to continue growing in Q4
鴻海 reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.3 trillion for October, a record for a single month, up 12.66% from September and 45.73% from the same month last year. Revenue for the first 10 months totaled NT$8.975092 trillion, also a record for the period. Analysts said strong demand for 蘋果's new iPhone models and steady momentum in AI server orders were the main drivers. AI operations are expected to continue growing in Q4, while the group's growth in 2027 is projected to reach double-digit percentages.
Facts
- Self-reported consolidated revenue for October was NT$1.3 trillion
- Up 12.66% from September's NT$1.15 trillion
- Surged 45.73% from NT$895.709 billion a year earlier
- Self-reported revenue for the first 10 months reached NT$8.975092 trillion
- Up 40.4% from NT$6.392673 trillion a year earlier
- Growth next year is still expected to reach double-digit percentages
Companies mentioned：鴻海、中央社、Apple、蘋果
Yao Chun-yao goes unrecognized while filming in Tainan; market turmoil wipes out nearly 3 million
Actor Yao Chun-yao said he went unrecognized while filming in Tainan. He also said market volatility had wiped nearly 3 million from his account, but that he takes a long-term approach to investing and mainly makes regular fixed-amount investments in broad-market ETFs.
Facts
- Nearly 3 million wiped from his account
- His 42nd birthday gift
Democrats take control of Congress; economics minister expects U.S.-Taiwan tariff policy and cooperation to remain unchanged
Original美國期中選舉民主黨掌握國會主導權，經濟部長龔明鑫表示台美關稅政策預期不變，台灣赴美投資設立德州園區及阿拉斯加天然氣採購計畫大方向持續進行。
Facts
- Requires the support of 2/3 of lawmakers in a vote
- 1151105
Companies mentioned：中央社、經濟部、台積電
Taiwan investment applications top NT$100 billion again; ASE plans NT$123.7 billion expansion of advanced packaging and testing capacity
The Invest Taiwan office approved expansion plans by 3 companies totaling about NT$126.87 billion. 日月光半導體 plans to invest NT$123.7 billion to expand advanced packaging and testing capacity, while 圓益石英 and 同興實業 will invest NT$2.34 billion and NT$830 million, respectively.
Facts
- NT$126.87 billion
- NT$123.7 billion
- 3,553 domestic employees
- NT$2.34 billion
- 176 domestic jobs
- NT$830 million
- 20 domestic jobs
- 1,840 companies
- Original2兆9982億元
- 174,628 domestic jobs
Companies mentioned：日月光半導體、台灣圓益石英、同興實業、圓益集團
Joshua Wong sentenced; Wang Dan says ruling underscores Chinese Communist regime's hostility to freedom
Original香港法院以違反港區國安法重判前香港眾志秘書長黃之鋒10年，中國大陸六四民運學生領袖王丹在臉書發文批評此判決凸顯中共政權與自由理念為敵。
Facts
- Former Demosisto secretary-general Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years
- Sentenced to 10 years in prison
Companies mentioned：中央社、Facebook、香港壹傳媒
Executive Yuan proposes draft bill to turn National Railway Museum into an administrative corporation
Original行政院會通過「國家鐵道博物館設置條例」草案，將國家鐵道博物館轉為行政法人，由文化部監督，並保障員工權益與財務規範。
Facts
- TAIPEI, 5
- 1151105
Companies mentioned：行政院、文化部、交通部、立法院、中央社
Campaigning in Keelung, Ko Wen-je says: Ignore the polls and go all out
Original民眾黨創黨主席柯文哲赴基隆為黨籍市議員參選人輔選，強調選舉前不到一個月應卯足全力衝刺，不必過度在意民調數字；同時表示是否為台北市長蔣萬安站台需視情況與對方需求而定。
Facts
- There is 1 candidate
- Less than 1 month until election day
Companies mentioned：中央社、民眾黨
Taiwan stocks plunge more than 8,000 points in 1 month; 證交所 urges investors to return to fundamentals and make rational judgments
Taiwan stocks retreated more than 8,000 points from their record high in 1 month. 台灣證券交易所 said the market was resilient compared with international markets and urged investors to make rational judgments based on companies' fundamentals. 證交所 said demand for semiconductors, boosted by AI applications, continued to support 台灣's competitive edge in the technology industry, while economic data and listed companies' earnings were strong.
Facts
- Plunged 1,374.19 points
- Closed at 41,574.72 points
- Intraday record high of 49,968.92 points
- Retreated more than 8,000 points
- Rose 48.29% cumulatively
- Fell 13.80%
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index's 29.83%
- South Korea's KOSPI's 37.64%
- Japan's Nikkei 225's 14.06%
- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index's 14.48%
- Estimated economic growth rate reaches 14.36%
- Growth of 14.22% in the first 3 quarters
- September exports reach US$87.22 billion
- Up 60.9% year on year
- Export orders reach US$114.21 billion
- Up 62.4% year on year
- Revenue reaches NT$46.9593 trillion
- Up 38.61% year on year
- After-tax net profit reaches NT$3.4377 trillion
- Up 136.7% year on year
- Average daily trading value nears NT$1 trillion
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣證券交易所、證交所、行政院主計總處
Nantou Flower Festival kicks off Dec. 1, inviting visitors to see flowers and light-bulb hot springs
南投縣政府 promoted the “Nantou Flower Festival,” with events running from Dec. 1 through Feb. 28 next year in a series of townships. It also announced that the “Nantou Lantern Festival” will be held from late January to Feb. 21 next year. In addition, spending under the county government’s “Nantou Travel Deals Month” totaled NT$300 million, and a man from Caotun won a BMW electric car worth approximately NT$2.04 million with a receipt for NT$325.
Facts
- “Nantou Lantern Festival” to be held from late January to Feb. 21 next year
- From Dec. 1 through Feb. 28 next year
- BMW electric car worth approximately NT$2.04 million
- Cumulative spending reaches NT$300 million
- A total of 546 prizes
- Won an electric car with a receipt for NT$325
Companies mentioned：南投縣政府、交通部觀光署、BMW
Bets placed on New Taipei mayoral election using cryptocurrency; southern Taiwan residents suspected of gambling and referred to prosecutors
An election betting market for the New Taipei mayoral race appeared on the overseas prediction market platform Polymarket. Police found that residents in southern Taiwan had used VPNs and cryptocurrency to place bets, and referred them to prosecutors on suspicion of gambling and violating the Election and Recall Act.
Facts
- Punishable by up to 6 months in prison
- The case was referred on Nov. 4 on suspicion of gambling
Companies mentioned：Polymarket、中央社
Fairchild takes a positive view of his season’s ups and downs, honored by interest from the CPBL
Original台美混血球員費柴德休賽季返台，回顧今年在大聯盟經歷3度遭指定讓渡（DFA）的經驗，認為是重要人生歷練。他提及中華職棒味全龍隊曾有意網羅，對此感到榮幸但決定權交給經紀公司，未來動向待經紀公司處理。
Facts
- Designated for assignment 3 times
- Played in only 15 games
- Recorded 3 hits
- Struck out 14 times
- Batting average of 1成58
Companies mentioned：中央社、大聯盟、MLB、克里夫蘭守護者隊、西雅圖水手隊、中華職棒、味全龍隊
October CPI up 2.33% year on year, above the inflation alert threshold for 6 consecutive months
主計總處 announced that the CPI rose 2.33% year on year in October, exceeding the 2% inflation alert threshold for 6 consecutive months. Core CPI rose 2.23%, while the increase in the CPI for essential household goods narrowed to 1.6%.
Facts
- The October consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.33% year on year
- Compared with 2.74% in September
- For 6 consecutive months
- The 2% inflation alert threshold
- Core CPI stood at 2.23%
- Original漲逾1成
- Increase narrowed to 1.6%
- Below September’s 2.24%
Companies mentioned：主計總處、中央社
Democrats take control in U.S. midterm elections; Cabinet says it will maintain close communication to safeguard national and industry interests
The Democratic Party regained control of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections, prompting questions about whether Trump’s tariff policy would change. The Executive Yuan said Taiwan has signed a reciprocal trade agreement (ART) and an investment MOU with the United States, making it a party to the agreements. It will continue communicating with the U.S. to safeguard national and industry interests.
Facts
- 1151105
Taiwan International Yacht Show opens in Kaohsiung on the 13th, with 78 vessels from 16 countries
The 2026 Taiwan International Yacht Show opened on the 13th in Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area, bringing together 56 companies from 16 countries to exhibit 78 vessels. 隆洋遊艇 unveiled its new RUBY 53.
Facts
- The 13th
- 16 countries
- 78 vessels
- 56 companies
- 4th
- 1st
- Original超過5成
- Original8成以上
- More than 40 years
- 53 feet
- 17.28 meters
- 4.73 meters
- 21 knots
Companies mentioned：中央社、BOAT INTERNATIONAL、高雄市海洋局、隆洋遊艇、瑞洋休閒
Former baseball player’s murder conviction upheld; not imprisoned due to terminal cancer, Chiayi prosecutors issue new order for him to report to prison
Former baseball player Yin Jinglong’s 15-year sentence for murder was upheld. He had been allowed to remain out of prison due to terminal cancer and placed in his family’s care for more than 3 years. The Chiayi District Prosecutors Office recently issued a new order for him to begin serving his sentence, with a doctor to assess whether he can be admitted to prison.
Facts
- Sentenced to 15 years in prison
- Stripped of civil rights for 5 years
- NT$100,000
Companies mentioned：台電、中央通訊社
Taiwan dollar falls 5.5 cents to close at 32.876
The Taiwan dollar closed at 32.876 against the U.S. dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market, down 5.5 cents, with trading totaling US$3.656 billion.
Facts
- Closed at 32.876
- Down 5.5 cents
- Trading totaled US$3.656 billion
Companies mentioned：中央社
國合會 helps build pig slaughterhouse in Marshall Islands to strengthen local food supply
國合會’s technical mission in the Marshall Islands is helping build a pig slaughterhouse and an egg-laying chicken supply center to boost agricultural development and food security in the Marshall Islands.
Facts
- About 60-plus farmers
- Daily pig slaughter capacity of up to 20 animals
- Capacity to raise 6,000 chickens
Companies mentioned：國合會、Majuro True Value公司
Yoshiyuki Ogasawara analyzes nine-in-one elections: President Lai focuses on livelihoods and downplays pro-China versus anti-China issues
Yoshiyuki Ogasawara, an honorary chair professor at National Tsing Hua University, said President Lai adjusted his strategy for the nine-in-one elections after the failure of the mass recall campaign, playing down pro-China versus anti-China issues and instead focusing on livelihoods and a vision of giving people peace of mind. The article also discusses Taiwan’s economic data, stock market performance, and competition between the ruling and opposition camps over fiscal and welfare policies.
Facts
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- Real economic growth could reach 11%
- 國際貨幣基金組織 (IMF) forecasts 10.7%
- Broke through 30,000 points in January 2026
- At one point neared 50,000 points in October this year
- Taiwan’s per capita GDP will reach US$43,950 in 2026
- Japan’s US$35,400
- The first time since related survey records began in June 2006
- The latest “Taiwan Public Sentiment Survey” (August 2026)
- During the 2025 mass recall campaign
- 2024 presidential election
- NT$20,000 in cash distributed to each person
- The NT$10,000 plan announced by the Lai administration in August
Companies mentioned：中央社、東洋經濟、國際貨幣基金組織、IMF、民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨、立法院
台塑新智能 plans NT$13 billion capital increase to expand production; 台塑 group companies boost investment
The four 台塑 group companies plan a NT$13 billion cash capital increase to support 台塑新智能’s expansion at Changhua Coastal Industrial Park Phase 2. 台塑, 南亞, 台塑化 and 台化 will increase their investments by a total of approximately NT$12.35 billion, in proportion to their shareholdings.
Facts
- NT$13 billion cash capital increase
- Additional investment of approximately NT$12.35 billion
- Shareholding ratio of 25%
- Each to add NT$3.25 billion in investment
- Cumulative investment reaches NT$7.5 billion each
- Shareholding ratio of 20%
- Will add NT$2.6 billion in investment
- Cumulative investment reaches NT$6 billion
- The first phase is planned to have 2.1 GWh of capacity
- Secured about 24.83 hectares of land in Phase 5 of the Changbin Industrial Park
- Plans to add another 5 GWh of cell capacity
Companies mentioned：台塑新智能、台塑、南亞、台化、台塑化、台塑生醫
Chang Chun-chieh suspected of leaving by boat from Keelung illegally; Chang Tun-han says relevant agencies are investigating
Chang Chun-chieh, an aide to nonpartisan legislator Kao Chin Su-mei, is suspected of fleeing after being implicated in corruption and released on bail, and of leaving Taiwan illegally by boat from Keelung’s Zhengbin Fishing Port. Executive Yuan Secretary-General Chang Tun-han said prosecutors have opened an investigation and the 海巡署 has formed a task force. 海洋委員會 Minister Kuan Bi-ling said the Coast Guard had maintained a defense for about 50 days and cracked 2 major drug trafficking cases; follow-up action will be taken based on the investigation’s findings.
Facts
- Successfully maintained a defense for about 50 days
- Cracked 2 major drug trafficking cases
- 7 people are expected to be transferred for further questioning today
Companies mentioned：中央社、海巡署、海洋委員會、台北地檢署、北檢
Highway Bureau to budget NT$11.7 million over 3 years to expand drone inspections of roads and bridges
交通部公路局 has budgeted NT$11.7 million from 113 to 117, to buy more drones and train operators, and introduce AI bridge inspection technology to improve road and bridge maintenance efficiency and reduce operational risks.
Facts
- NT$11.7 million
- 98 people have obtained drone operator licenses
- Another 40 people
- 45 drones currently in service
- 156 newly purchased
- Total to reach 201 drones
- Accuracy of more than 80%
Companies mentioned：交通部公路局、中央社
Military museum: Construction progress reaches 98.9%; on track to open by the end of 116
國家軍事博物館籌備處 said construction is 98.923% complete, with work on artifact organization and equipment testing proceeding in parallel. Phase inspections of completed work were completed in October, and the museum remains on track to open by the end of next year (116).
Facts
- 98.923%
- 7 stories
- 30 meters
Companies mentioned：中央社、國家軍事博物館籌備處、軍博館籌備處
Toyota raises full-year profit forecast; sales in China plunge 25% amid intensifying competition
豐田汽車 raised its full-year profit forecast, buoyed by strong demand for hybrid vehicles and a weak yen. However, amid fierce competition from Chinese automakers, its Q2 sales in China fell 25% year on year.
Facts
- Net profit to reach 3.57 trillion yen
- Above the August forecast of 3.25 trillion yen
- Down 7.2% from the previous fiscal year
- Toyota’s Q2 sales in China fell 25% year on year
- Toyota shares still surged more than 15% after the news was announced
- Toyota’s net profit last quarter fell 18.5% year on year
- Toyota’s net profit last quarter fell 18.5% year on year to 759.4 billion yen
- Toyota’s revenue last quarter rose 8.6% year on year
- Toyota’s revenue last quarter rose 8.6% year on year to 13.4 trillion yen
- Toyota forecasts full-year revenue growth of 5.6% year on year for fiscal 2026 to 2027
- To 53.5 trillion yen
Companies mentioned：豐田汽車、Toyota、中央社、法新社、比亞迪、BYD、日產、Nissan、鈴木、Suzuki、彭博、Bloomberg
Executive Yuan: Coast Guard intercepted or turned away Chinese vessels 618 times in 2026, safeguarding national security
Premier Cho Jung-tai said at Coast Guard Day that the Coast Guard has intercepted or turned away Chinese vessels 618 times so far this year. He also highlighted its achievements in national security, public safety and maritime safety, including busting cases involving marijuana and illegal semiconductor exports, and said the government supports the Coast Guard’s technological transformation and pay adjustments.
Facts
- Intercepted or turned away Chinese vessels 618 times
- 15 vessels detained
- 12 vessels confiscated
- 464 sightings of Chinese government vessels
- 173 patrols of the exclusive economic zone
- As much as 766 kilograms
- Worth more than NT$53 million
- 271 people rescued
- 136 rescue cases
- 45 merchant vessels lingering in the area escorted away
- 18 cases involving pig carcasses investigated
- 6 high-latitude ocean patrol vessels
- A total of 9 additional benefits
Joshua Wong sentenced; Hong Kong leader says crimes seriously undermine prosperity and stability
Joshua Wong, former secretary-general of Demosistō, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for violating the Hong Kong National Security Law. Chief Executive John Lee and the Hong Kong government said his crimes were serious and undermined Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability, adding that the government would confiscate related assets in accordance with the law.
Facts
- Sentenced to 10 years
- Joshua Wong in court on Sept. 2
Xie Longjie launches policy website; Chen Tingfei pledges to donate 30% of election subsidies if elected
The 國民黨 candidate for Tainan mayor, Hsieh Lung-chieh, has launched a policy website. The 民進黨 candidate for Tainan mayor, Chen Ting-fei, pledged to donate 30% of her election subsidies after taking office to establish a fund for education and medical care in remote areas.
Facts
- 30% of election subsidies
- Bicycle campaign to canvass votes in 37 districts
Companies mentioned：中央社、國民黨、民進黨、台南市政府
2 Chinese men who crossed to Taiwan by rubber dinghy sentenced to 9 and 6 months in first trial
Two Chinese men surnamed Luan and Yu crossed illegally from Fujian to Bali District, New Taipei, by rubber dinghy in July. In the first trial, the Shilin District Court sentenced them to 9 and 6 months in prison, respectively.
Facts
- Luan sentenced to 9 months in prison
- Yu sentenced to 6 months in prison
- 3 life jackets
- Each faces a request for a 2-year prison sentence
Companies mentioned：中央社、海巡署、士林地檢署、海巡署偵防分署桃園查緝隊
Chen Yalan launches Taiwanese opera reality show; Zhuang Kai-hsun takes on basic training as an apprentice
Chen Yalan has launched the Taiwanese opera reality show “Wonder Women Club,” inviting Kuo Tzu-chien, Wang Tsai-hua, Bai Yun, Zhuang Kai-hsun and Dora to train as apprentices, starting with the basics and experiencing live performances. The show is expected to premiere around the end of the year on 台視 and in the Hami Video drama section of Chunghwa Telecom.
Facts
- Gives 5 people hands-on experience
- After nearly 1 year of intensive training
- As early as more than 30 years ago
Companies mentioned：中央社、台視、中華電信Hami Video影劇館+
Democrats retake both chambers of US Congress; scholar says pro-Taiwan bills could advance faster
With Democrats retaking both chambers of the US Congress, scholars say bills including the Taiwan Protection Act, Taiwan Blue Sky Act and Taiwan Solidarity Act, as well as legislation codifying the Six Assurances, could advance faster. Su Tzu-yun stressed that Taiwan’s Coast Guard budget is only about NT$28.7 billion, less than Japan’s and South Korea’s, and said Taiwan should strengthen its own maritime defenses.
Facts
- NT$28.7 billion
- 0.07%
- NT$58 billion
- NT$48 billion
- More than NT$40 billion
文曄 reports EPS of NT$20.99 for first 3 quarters; forecasts strong sequential recovery in Q4
文曄 reported earnings per share of NT$20.99 for the first 3 quarters and forecast a strong sequential recovery in Q4, with AI demand expected to drive medium- to long-term growth.
Facts
- Quarterly revenue of NT$597.282 billion
- Net profit attributable to parent company of NT$10.298 billion
- Quarterly earnings per share of NT$7.97
- Net profit attributable to the parent company for the first 3 quarters was about NT$27.02 billion
- Revenue forecast median of about NT$750 billion
- Operating profit forecast median of about NT$17 billion
- Net profit attributable to parent company forecast median of about NT$11.5 billion
- Earnings per share forecast median of about NT$8.56
Companies mentioned：文曄、Future Electronics、中央社
民進黨: Chinese election interference is no baseless claim; urges substantive review of national security amendments
民進黨 spokesperson Lin Chu-yin said China has interfered in Taiwan’s elections through means such as funding candidates, and that related cases have been confirmed by the courts. She urged opposition parties to stop blocking the bills and allow national security amendments to undergo substantive review to safeguard national security.
Chang Jun-jie suspected of fleeing by boat from Keelung; Executive Yuan: Those who aided his escape will be held accountable to the end
The Executive Yuan (行政院) stressed that it would hold accountable those who helped legislative aide Chang Jun-jie, an aide to legislator Kao Chin Su-mei, flee by boat. The Coast Guard Administration (海巡署) has also set up a task force to investigate gaps in fishing harbor security inspections.
Facts
- NT$10 million
- June
- Sept. 6
- Oct. 28
Companies mentioned：中央社、行政院、台北地檢署、台北地方法院、海巡署、海委會
AI stocks continue to face selling pressure; Nikkei plunges more than 1,000 points, Korean stocks tumble more than 5%
Amid continued selling of AI stocks, the Nikkei 225 fell more than 1,000 points, while South Korea's KOSPI plunged more than 5%.
Facts
- Down 1110.73 points
- Or 1.79%
- Closed at 61077.90 points
- Up 45.01 points
- Or 1.16%
- Closed at 3940.39 points
- Down 300 points
- Or 5.28%
- Closed at 5383.80 points
Indigenous crops from Taitung's southern corridor on sale in Taipei's Neihu from the 6th
The Agriculture and Food Agency (農糧署)'s Eastern Region Branch (農糧署東區分署), with support for the Taimali Farmers' Association, will hold a domestic grains promotion and marketing event from the 6th to the 8th at the Donghu multistory parking garage in Neihu, Taipei, showcasing specialty agricultural products from four townships in Taitung's southern corridor.
Facts
- From the 6th to the 8th
- 115
- The four townships and others
- 11 a.m.
Companies mentioned：中央社、農糧署、農糧署東區分署、台東縣太麻里地區農會
上銀 posts record October revenue, boosted by AI and semiconductor equipment demand
上銀 reported self-consolidated revenue of NT$2.85 billion in October, a record monthly high, benefiting from demand for AI and semiconductor equipment applications. Group subsidiary 大銀微系統 also posted record revenue for the same period.
Facts
- NT$2.85 billion
- Up 4.8% month on month
- Up 35.66% year on year
- NT$2.811 billion
- Revenue for the first 10 months totaled NT$24.847 billion
- Annual growth of 25.11%
- Lead time extended to 6.5 months
- Revenue of NT$410 million
- Down 3.96% month on month
- Up 68.75% year on year
- Revenue for the first 10 months totaled NT$3.508 billion
- Annual growth of 59.29%
Companies mentioned：上銀、大銀微系統、中央社
As international dragon boat festival approaches, Hualien police plan traffic controls
The Hualien Pacific International Dragon Boat Festival will take place from the 6th to the 8th at Liyu Lake Scenic Area. Police have planned traffic controls at the main and opening ceremony venues, mobile patrols and tow-truck staging to handle participation by nearly 100 teams and more than 2,000 athletes, along with related traffic needs.
Facts
- Held for 3 consecutive days
- The event will run from the 6th through the 8th
- Nearly 100 teams from Taiwan and abroad
- More than 2,000 athletes taking part
- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- 6 p.m. tomorrow
- Plans for 9 checkpoints
Companies mentioned：中央社、花蓮警分局
Railway modeling contest draws Japanese team; 永靖高工 takes 2nd place
The 2nd National Technology Education Railway Model Creativity Contest attracted 11 teams, with Japan's 日本白梅學園清修中高一貫部 expressing interest in participating. Changhua County's 永靖高工 took 2nd place; its students' work previously won an award at Japan's national high school railway model competition.
Facts
- 11 teams
- 2nd place
- About 7 months
- 4 site inspections
Companies mentioned：中央社、永靖高工、國立永靖高級工業職業學校、竹塘國中、日本白梅學園清修中高一貫部、台灣彩繪車廂模型
Three major institutional investors sell NT$123.4 billion in Taiwan stocks; foreign investors dump more than NT$100 billion
Taiwan stocks closed down 1374.19 points at 41574.72 today. The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$123.456 billion, including NT$102.46 billion in net sales by foreign and mainland Chinese investors, the 10th-largest net-selling amount on record.
Facts
- Down 1374.19 points
- Closed at 41,574.72 points
- Trading value of NT$926.024 billion
- Combined net sales of NT$123.456 billion
- Dealers' net sales of NT$43.527 billion
- Investment trusts' net purchases of NT$22.531 billion
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors' net sales of NT$102.46 billion
郭中端 wins Golden Pin Design Award for best design achievement for decades of public landscape design work
Taiwanese landscape architect 郭中端 has received the 2026 Golden Pin Design Award for Best Design Achievement for nearly 40 years of work in public landscape design.
Facts
- Nearly 40 years devoted to public landscape design
- The Golden Pin Design Award announced today that 郭中端 is the recipient of the 2026 Best Design Achievement Award
- The award will be presented on the 26th
- During doctoral studies at 早稻田大學 in the 1970s
- One example is the Dongshan River Water Park project, the first project 郭中端 worked on after returning to Taiwan in 1986
Companies mentioned：中央社、淡江大學、早稻田大學
Republicans' midterm rout reshuffles 2028 race; Vice President Vance takes first hit
The Republicans' midterm election rout dealt a major blow to Vice President Vance and potential successors, while Democrats are riding high, with figures such as Shapiro drawing attention.
Facts
- The 2028 battle for the White House
- Currently 42 years old
- 55-year-old Rubio
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, currently 48
- 39-year-old Ossoff
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris, currently 62
- Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, currently 53
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom, currently 59
- 37-year-old New York progressive congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、外交關係協會、金融時報、X
Woman in Tainan's Guanmiao District practiced dentistry illegally for nearly 20 years, charging more than NT$10,000 per visit; arrested
A 70-year-old woman surnamed Huang in Tainan's Guanmiao District illegally practiced dentistry for nearly 20 years, charging more than NT$10,000 per visit. After several investigations, police apprehended her yesterday and referred the case for prosecution.
Facts
- For nearly 20 years
- More than NT$10,000 per visit
- More than 10 searches came up empty
- Currently 70 years old
- Released on NT$200,000 bail
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社、台南市政府警察局歸仁分局、台南地檢署
Penghu opens senior fitness club, bringing active aging exercise to the community
Original澎湖縣馬公光榮社區「銀髮健身俱樂部」今日揭牌，縣長陳毓仁指出澎湖已進入超高齡社會，縣府補助新台幣600多萬元設置該設施，目前全縣已有21處社區設置此類俱樂部。
Facts
- Original新台幣600多萬元
- Original2萬3000多人
- 21.8%
- 21 locations
- 14 locations
Companies mentioned：中央社、澎湖縣政府、衛生局、衛福部
ASEAN Finance / Sunplus Technology adds 30 million baht to Thai subsidiary to meet operating needs
The board of 旭品科技 resolved to inject 30 million baht into its Thai subsidiary, 旭泰科技, to meet funding needs for future operations.
Facts
- 30 million baht
Companies mentioned：旭品科技、旭泰科技Tai Casing Technology （Thailand）Co., Ltd.
APEC dual-ministerial meeting held by video; Kung Ming-hsin and Yeh Chun-hsien absent due to other official business
Original中國今年主辦APEC峰會，外交和貿易雙部長會議改採視訊方式進行。台灣原預定由經濟部長龔明鑫、國發會主委葉俊顯出席，但因臨時另有要公，改由次長級代表與會。
Facts
- The foreign affairs and trade ministers' meeting on the 3rd
- 1151105
Companies mentioned：中央社、外交部、經濟部、國發會、政院
OpenAI’s enterprise customers account for more than half of revenue; president says IPO possible in 2027
OpenAI President Brockman said enterprise customers now account for more than half of the company’s revenue and said he believes the company could complete an IPO in 2027.
Facts
- More than half of revenue
- 2027
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、中央社、路透社、Anthropic
Malaysia charter flight arrives in Kinmen, as overseas compatriots return to their ancestral hometown to trace their roots
The first round-trip charter flights between Kinmen and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, took off today, carrying 171 passengers to Kinmen and 173 passengers to Kuala Lumpur. The trip drew many Kinmen natives from Malaysia back to their hometown to trace their roots, and the county government is providing subsidies to promote tourism exchanges.
Facts
- 171 passengers
- 173 Kinmen passengers
- 6-day trip
Companies mentioned：中央社、金門縣政府、金門縣政府觀光處
Taiwan stocks extend losses, plunging 1374 points to breach 42000, marking the 13th-largest closing-point drop on record
Amid the impact of the U.S. midterm elections, concerns over the pace of AI data center construction weighed on the market, sending the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index sharply lower. Taiwan’s weighted index fell 1374.19 points at the close, breaking below the 42000 threshold and marking the 13th-largest closing-point drop on record. Heavyweights including 台積電, 聯發科, 台達電 led the decline, while several stocks in the cooling and printed circuit board sectors, including 雙鴻, 健策, 高力 and 台光電, hit their daily limits.
Facts
- Down 1374.19 points
- Broke below the 42000 mark
- 13th-largest closing-point drop on record
- Plunged 1435.34 points intraday
- Fell to 41513.57
- Closed at 41574.72
- Down 3.2%
- Trading value of NT$926.024 billion
- Closed at NT$2,240
- Fell 20 yuan
- Down 0.88%
- 聯發科 closed at NT$3,460
- Plunged NT$255
- Down 6.86%
- 台達電 closed at NT$1,130
- Down NT$90
- Down 7.38%
- 鴻海 closed at NT$235
- Down NT$5
- Down 2.08%
- 奇鋐 closed at NT$2,565
- Plunged 9.04%
Companies mentioned：中央社、台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、雙鴻、健策、高力、奇鋐、台光電、台燿、聯茂、騰輝電子-KY、金像電、欣興、南電、景碩、台新投顧
155 people affected by food poisoning at 上野烤肉飯內壢店; Taoyuan prosecutors indict owner
A food poisoning incident at 上野烤肉飯內壢店 in Taoyuan City in April affected 155 people. After completing its investigation, 桃園地檢署 indicted the 44-year-old owner, identified by the surname Wu, under the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation. Prosecutors recommended an appropriate sentence, taking into account his admission of negligence and efforts to reach settlements.
Facts
- 155 people affected
- Case specimens from 4 victims
- 44-year-old man surnamed Wu
- 1151105
Companies mentioned：上野烤肉飯內壢店、桃園地檢署、中央社、桃園市政府衛生局
KMT calls for universal NT$30,000 payout; Executive Yuan says borrowed money for cash handouts must be repaid by everyone
Original國民黨中常委指地方宣傳普發3萬元反應良好，行政院發言人李慧芝強調政府推動AI紅利普發1萬元不增加實質舉債且程序合法合憲，若舉債發放更多金額則需全民還債。
Facts
- Universal payout of NT$30,000
- Universal AI dividend of NT$10,000
- Budget of NT$235.7 billion allocated for universal NT$10,000 cash payout
- Revenue and expenditure for the coming fiscal year both budgeted at NT$3.9266 trillion
- A universal handout of NT$20,000
- 95.5% of business tax revenue is allocated to local governments
- The central government has received only NT$28 billion so far
- NT$5,000 child and youth growth allowance
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、行政院、立法院、中央社
Renovation of restrooms at 3 Zhubei parks completed, with aesthetic design and inclusive facilities
Original竹北市公所推動公園公廁改造，福興、縣福及水圳公園3座公廁近日完工。其中福興公園公廁已開放，採流線造型與清水模風格，設置無障礙及性別友善設施；水圳公園公廁則保留原有建築並進行美化更新，以提升公共空間品質。
Facts
- 3 restrooms
- 3 different heights
Companies mentioned：竹北市公所、中央社
President Lai hopes for victories in Taipei and New Taipei; Su Chiao-hui and Shen Po-yang, schoolmates, vie over city governance
President Lai Ching-te hopes that Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui and Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang will win in both cities in the 2026 local elections. The two, who studied under the same mentor, are competing on their records in city governance.
Facts
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- Past 10 years
- New Taipei’s 29 districts
- 50,000-ton water reservoir
Yang Kuei-mei to read Golden Horse nominees; Lee Chia-wei to perform in tribute to film figures
The 63rd Golden Horse Awards has announced its ceremony program. Yang Kuei-mei will read the list of nominees, while Lee Chia-wei, 9m88, Hong Peiyu, RYOTA Katayama and Ian Hannz will perform songs. The ceremony will be held at the Taipei Music Center on the 22nd.
Facts
- 63rd Golden Horse Awards
- Awards ceremony to be held on the 22nd
- 5 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m.
- The Golden Horse Film Festival, which opened on the 6th
- Nominated for nine major awards
Companies mentioned：中央社、台視、MyVideo、LINE TODAY、StarHub、Astro、金馬YouTube
MOEA A+ program approves 3 projects; 鈺祥企業 receives NT$115 million to develop key semiconductor filter materials
Original經濟部A+企業創新研發淬鍊計畫第13次決審通過鈺祥企業、藥華醫藥及現觀科技等3案，核定補助合計約2.36億元。其中鈺祥企業獲最多補助1.15億元，將開發半導體銅製程用過濾模組；藥華醫藥研發抗癌新藥；現觀科技推動智慧電信網路技術。
Facts
- Total approved subsidies of about NT$236 million
- 鈺祥企業 receives about NT$115 million in subsidies
- Approved subsidy of NT$115.5 million
- Received NT$64 million in subsidies
- Received NT$56.42 million in subsidies
- Compound annual growth rate from 6.1%
- Raised to about 8.8%
Companies mentioned：經濟部、鈺祥企業、藥華醫藥、現觀科技、耀睿科技
Kuan Bi-ling: Where the Coast Guard is, sovereignty remains; 618 Chinese vessel incursions turned away this year
Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling reported on Coast Guard achievements at a Cabinet meeting, saying that 618 Chinese vessel incursions had been handled and turned away this year. She also cited results in drug and firearms seizures and budget allocations.
Facts
- 618 Chinese vessel incursions turned away
- 15 vessels detained
- Fined NT$10.38 million
- 12 vessels confiscated
- Responded to 13 incursions by Chinese coast guard vessels into Dongsha waters
- 39 times in Kinmen waters
- Seized 12,901.6 kilograms of drugs
- 60 firearms
- Seized 766.09 kilograms of marijuana
- Confiscated more than NT$53 million in criminal proceeds
- 5746 kilograms of drugs seized overseas
- With 15 countries
- 25 law enforcement agencies
- Carried out 271 rescue operations
- 136 rescue cases
- Total funding of NT$67.86 billion
- Resilience special budget...NT$28.46 billion
Original國科會成立太空基金擬引進民間投資 吳誠文盼明年完成
Original國科會主委吳誠文表示，正與台灣科技產業領導人討論成立太空基金，擬引入民間投資以擴大規模，盼明年完成；國家太空中心則針對美國阿提米絲登月計畫進行技術需求盤點，iSPARK星創基地已完成16間進駐廠商審查。
Facts
- 32 technology needs
- Nearly 300 organizations
- Within the next 3 months
- 16 resident companies
Companies mentioned：國科會、國家太空中心、TASA、NASA、iSPARK星創基地
Farmers' crop damage to be assessed with drones; Chen Chun-chi hopes aid can be delivered more promptly
Original農業部長陳駿季表示，為減少天然災害勘查人力支出並提升救助效率，將導入無人機與AI科技輔助災損判讀。
Facts
- Those with at least 25 hectares of land yielding no harvest
- Agricultural products with damage of 20% or more
Companies mentioned：中央社、農業部、立法院
研華's Chang Chia-hao to take over as CEO in 2027; Liu Ke-chen to become full-time chairman
Industrial computer maker 研華 announced its management succession plan. Founder Liu Ke-chen will become full-time chairman effective Jan. 1, 2027, while Chang Chia-hao, currently general manager of the embedded business group, will take over as CEO.
Facts
- Jan. 1, 2027
- 42 years
- 1983
- 2007
Companies mentioned：研華、中央社
衛福部: Amendments to the Elderly Welfare Act take from those with less to give to those with more; draining health insurance could happen overnight
衛福部 Deputy Minister Lu Chien-te criticized 立法院's amendment to Article 22 of the Elderly Welfare Act, saying it would make young wage earners pay health insurance premiums for high-income seniors aged 65 to 69, violating the principles of ability-to-pay and intergenerational fairness. He estimated it would add nearly NT$40 billion in medical spending each year and could drain the health insurance system.
Facts
- Single seniors aged 65 to 69 with average annual income below NT$1.558 million
- Young wage earners, whose median annual salary is less than NT$600,000
- About 4.85 million seniors nationwide
- Nearly 83% do not need to pay health insurance premiums
- An estimated nearly NT$40 billion in additional medical spending each year
- Rising further to NT$62.86 billion by 2049
- Nearly 66,000 genuinely needy seniors would instead be left out
Companies mentioned：衛福部、立法院、行政院、中央社、民間監督健保聯盟
Pelosi's successor emerges; Scott Wiener becomes San Francisco's first openly gay male member of Congress
California state Sen. Scott Wiener was elected to represent California's 11th Congressional District, becoming San Francisco's first openly gay male member of Congress and succeeding the outgoing Nancy Pelosi. Connie Chan conceded defeat and congratulated Wiener. Wiener stressed the importance of U.S. relations with China and Taiwan.
Facts
- California's 11th Congressional District
- 1997
- 2007
- More than two-tenths
Companies mentioned：中央社
Culture University uses 3D modeling to recreate Keelung's Badouzi landscape and simulate a monster attack
Chen Chih-yuan, an associate professor in the Department of Geography at Chinese Culture University, led a team using drone aerial photography and 3D real-scene modeling to simulate a monster attack on the landscape of Badouzi, Keelung. The work was presented at TWUC 2026, the Taiwan User Conference, by Esri instructor Daniel Chantlos using GIS viewshed analysis, demonstrating the potential of geospatial technology.
Facts
- Drone aerial photography took 2 days in total
- TWUC 2026
Companies mentioned：中央社、Esri、美國環境系統研究所公司、互動國際數位、IDT
Huang Wei-che: Demand for non-China supply chains is an opportunity for Tainan's traditional industries to transform
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che said at the MATURE Taiwan exhibition that growing international demand for non-China supply chains offers Tainan's traditional industries an opportunity to transform and secure higher-value orders. The city government will help businesses enter the uncrewed vehicle industry supply chain and expand into international markets.
Facts
- 3 consecutive days
- 1151105
Companies mentioned：中央社、MATURE Taiwan
群光's October revenue falls 9.1% month on month for 4th straight decline; stable profits remain top priority
群光's October revenue fell 9.1% month on month, marking a 4th consecutive decline. Amid shortages and price increases affecting PC components, the company is prioritizing stable profitability.
Facts
- NT$5.648 billion
- Down 24% year on year
- 4 consecutive months
- Revenue of NT$70.7 billion in the first 10 months
- Down 11.6% year on year
Companies mentioned：群光、中央社
Hsu Hsin-ying unveils AI smart-transport platform, aims to cut peak-hour commute times by 2 tenths
Kuomintang Hsinchu County mayoral candidate Hsu Hsin-ying unveiled her platform, proposing an AI smart transportation governance center with the goal of cutting peak-hour commute times by 2 tenths. Her proposals also include 16 transportation projects, AI traffic signals and a NT$20 billion transportation fund.
Facts
- Cut by 2 tenths
- 16 transportation projects
- All 13 townships and cities in the county
- 10 major bottleneck intersections in Zhubei
- NT$20 billion
- First 30 minutes free
Companies mentioned：中央社、YouBike
Conductor Herbert Blomstedt, who led 舊金山交響樂團 on a Taiwan tour, dies
Swedish conductor Herbert Blomstedt died in Gothenburg, Sweden, aged 99. He served as music director of 舊金山交響樂團 and visited Taiwan many times to perform. His schedule before his death included performances through 2027, among them a collaboration with 維也納愛樂管弦樂團.
Facts
- Aged 99
- Served as music director of 舊金山交響樂團 (San Francisco Symphony) from 1985 to 1995
- During his career of more than 70 years
- Blomstedt last conducted on May 15 this year
- The 3rd movement was even interrupted for several minutes
- Blomstedt had already scheduled performances through 2027
- Including a collaboration with 維也納愛樂管弦樂團 (Vienna Philharmonic) next June
- By then, he would be just one month shy of his 100th birthday
- Original布隆斯泰特2020年接受德國之聲（DW）音樂頻道專訪時說
- In 1988, the 2nd year after the National Theater and Concert Hall had just opened
- He was invited back to Taiwan in 2017
- He was also invited to Taiwan in 2002 and 2005
Companies mentioned：中央社、美聯社、舊金山交響樂團、匹茲堡交響樂團、維也納愛樂管弦樂團、萊比錫布商大廈管弦樂團、德國之聲
Wang Wei-chen exercises free agency, becoming the first in the CPBL this season
Wang Wei-chen, captain of the 中信兄弟, exercised his free-agent rights, becoming the first player to do so in the Chinese Professional Baseball League this season. The league announced that 27 players qualified based on 9 years of service, including 13 in Class A. Another 5 players with 8 years of service were also in Class A.
Facts
- The first this season
- Played in 978 games
- Recorded 1,195 hits
- A 3成10 batting average
- A total of 27 players
- 9 years of service
- 13 of them are in Class A
- Another 5 players
- 8 years of service
Companies mentioned：中央訊息、中央社記者、中信兄弟、中華職棒聯盟、中央社
At Liberal International gala, vice president says Taiwan is firmly committed to safeguarding regional peace
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended the welcome gala for the 65th congress of Liberal International, saying the organization had stood up to authoritarian pressure and moved the congress to Taiwan, showing that Taiwan is not alone. She stressed that Taiwan is fully prepared to safeguard regional peace and stability.
Facts
- Return to Asia after 15 years
- Held across Thailand and Taiwan for the first time this year
- Moved to Taipei on the 4th
- From more than 50 countries worldwide
- Party representatives from 70 organizations
- The 65th congress of Liberal International
- About 20 years ago
- The 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election
- 圓山大飯店 was where 民進黨 was founded 40 years ago
Companies mentioned：中央社、民進黨、圓山大飯店
Tunghai University semiconductor forum: Chang Kuo-en says education is the 2nd national-protection mountain
Tunghai University held a semiconductor talent education forum and building donation ceremony. President Chang Kuo-en stressed that education is Taiwan’s “No. 2 national-protection sacred mountain”; Cheng Ching-ho, chairman of the Dadu Mountain Association, donated NT$100 million to support renovations and talent development.
Facts
- NT$100 million
Companies mentioned：應用材料集團、帆宣系統科技股份有限公司、日月光、工業技術研究院、中央社
West Hollywood, California, passes ordinance providing legal protections for multipartner relationships
The West Hollywood City Council in California unanimously passed an ordinance providing legal protections for multipartner relationships, including hospital visitation and housing rights. The city joins Berkeley and Oakland in prohibiting discrimination based on nontraditional family structures.
Facts
- The City Council is made up of 5 members
- An independent city with a population of about 3.5萬 people
- I have been in a multipartner relationship since 1974
Lessons from US midterm elections: foreign affairs think tank says economy and trust among allies are key
Experts at a foreign affairs think tank analyzed the results of the US midterm elections, saying the Trump administration’s tariff policies and diplomatic tactics have triggered a crisis of confidence among allies. They also stressed that Taiwan has won strong public support by deepening cooperation with democratic partners, leveraging its advantages in AI and semiconductors, and maintaining economic stability.
Facts
- TAIPEI, 5
- (Editor: Su Long-chi) 1151105
Original金融時報：中國阻軟銀收購ABB機器人業務
Original英國金融時報報導，中國已告知日本軟銀將不批准其以54億美元收購瑞士ABB機器人業務的交易案，發改委擔憂數據外流及AI訓練風險。
Facts
- $5.4 billion
- About 30%
- Down about 5%
Companies mentioned：金融時報、軟銀、ABB、中央社、路透社、OpenAI
Taoyuan Guanyin borough chief candidate suspected of vote-buying; released on NT$150,000 bail
A candidate surnamed Feng for borough chief in Guanyin District, Taoyuan City, is suspected of offering residents NT$5,000 in cash per household to secure reelection. After an investigation by the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office, the candidate was ordered released on NT$150,000 bail.
Facts
- NT$5,000 in cash per household
- Released on NT$150,000 bail
Tsai Yi-yu joins township and city mayoral candidates on campaign street walks; Wu Pin-jui invites Han Kuo-yu to campaign on the 8th
Democratic Progressive Party Chiayi County magistrate candidate Tsai Yi-yu has recently campaigned separately with Weng Chang-liang and Chen Kuan-ting, joining township and city mayoral candidates on street walks to solicit votes. Nonpartisan Chiayi County magistrate candidate Wu Pin-jui will invite Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu to campaign in Puzi City on the 8th.
Facts
- From 2 p.m. at Zhen'an Temple in Puzi Township
- From more than 100 living-room meetings
- Support groups in Chiayi County’s 18 townships and cities
Companies mentioned：中央社、Facebook
November electronic futures fall; financial futures rise
Taipei stocks fell. November electronic futures closed down 95.60 points at 2567.05, while November financial futures closed up 38 points at 3669.80.
Facts
- Closed at 41574.72 points
- November electronic futures closed at 2567.05 points
- Down 95.60 points
- A positive spread of 11.73 points
- November financial futures closed at 3669.80 points
- Up 38 points
- A positive spread of 30.95 points
Companies mentioned：中央社、期交所
Taiwan stocks plunge another 1374 points, fall below the 42000-point threshold
Driven by a sharp drop in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, Taiwan stocks opened lower today and fluctuated downward, closing down 1374.19 points at 41574.72, below the 42000-point threshold. Heavyweight stocks including 台積電, 聯發科, 台達電 and 鴻海 all fell.
Facts
- Down 1374.19 points
- Falls below the 42000-point threshold
- Closed at 41574.72 points
- Down 3.2%
- Trading value of NT$926.024 billion
- Closed at NT$2240
- Down NT$20
- 聯發科 closed at NT$3,460
- Down NT$255
- A decline of 7.38%
- 鴻海 closed at NT$235
Companies mentioned：中央社、台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海
November Taiwan stock index futures fall 1288 points
November Taiwan stock index futures closed at 41915 points, down 1288 points. Taipei stocks closed down 1374.19 points at 41574.72, with trading value of NT$9260.24億元.
Facts
- Down 1288 points
- Down 1374.19 points
- Closed at 41574.72 points
- Closed at 41915 points
- A positive spread of 340.28 points
- Trading value of NT$926.024 billion
- Trading volume of 98,018 contracts
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣期貨交易所
After US midterms, former representative to the US says support for Taiwan in Congress must urgently be reassessed
Former representative to the US Kao Shuo-tai and experts Lee Chun and Wu Chung-li said that membership in the congressional Taiwan Caucus has changed substantially following the US midterm elections, making it urgent to reassess support for Taiwan. On policy, both parties agree on strategic competition with China, technology controls are tightening, and the construction of AI facilities will face constraints from local politics.
Facts
- About 1/3 of the total number of senators and representatives
- The 30 members of the Senate Taiwan Caucus
- 8 seats will become vacant due to retirement or election losses
- Nearly 30 members of the House Congressional Taiwan Caucus are expected to leave office
- The US has gone 80 years without undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects for water, electricity and other utilities
Companies mentioned：中央社、國策研究院文教基金會、中華經濟研究院經濟法制研究中心
Drivers line up for gas to save $2: Economic anxiety and political hopes behind Democrats’ big US midterm win
The Democrats won big in the US midterm elections. In California’s Bay Area, residents queued at independent gas stations to save 15 to 20 cents per gallon, reflecting economic anxiety and hopes for a renewed belief in pragmatic politics and democratic institutions.
Facts
- A price difference of just 15 to 20 cents per gallon
- Filling up with 12 gallons at a time
- Waited 2 years
Companies mentioned：中央社、雪佛龍、Shell、紐約時報
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Lee Joo-eun and Lee A-young lose out! Top 10 most popular CPBL cheerleaders: “She’s number one”—sweet looks, strong dance skills and a winning personality
Original本文統計截至2026年11月2日中職各隊啦啦隊員IG追蹤人數，味全龍李多慧與林襄分列前二，富邦悍將三人進榜，展現啦啦隊員跨足演藝圈的超高人氣。
Facts
- Original味全龍李多慧以209.2萬IG追蹤人數位居中職啦啦隊第一
- Local cheerleader 林襄 ranks second with 1.843 million followers
- Original富邦悍將李珠珢與李雅英分別排名第三與第四
- Lee Duo-hui has donated a total of NT$1.6 million
- Chun Chun is a veteran member of 中信兄弟’s Passion Sisters and has been with the team for 10 years
Companies mentioned：味全龍、Dragon Beauties、林襄、富邦悍將、Fubon Angels、中信兄弟、Passion Sisters、琳妲、林羿禎、樂天桃猿、Rakuten Girls、禾羽、安芝儇、台鋼雄鷹、Wing Stars、河智媛、籃籃、籃靖玟、綜藝OK啦、歐耶一級棒、WACKYBOYS 反骨男孩
In charts: Which cats live the longest? Lifespans of 12 popular cat types revealed: Ragdolls rank 6th, mixed-breed cats 3rd—guess which breed takes the top spot
Original英國皇家獸醫學院與台灣國立中興大學發表研究，分析7936隻貓咪紀錄，發現緬甸貓最長壽（14.42年），米克斯貓次之（11.89年），布偶貓僅排第6。研究亦指出母貓、結紮貓壽命較長，高齡貓需頻繁健檢。
Facts
- A UK study found that Burmese cats have the longest lifespan among 12 cat breeds, with a life expectancy of 14.42 years.
- Mixed-breed cats have a life expectancy at birth of 11.89 years, ranking 3rd in the study.
- Ragdolls have a life expectancy at birth of 10.31 years, lower than that of mixed-breed cats.
- The female cats in the study had a life expectancy at birth of 12.51 years, higher than the 11.18 years for males.
- Sphynx cats had the shortest lifespan in the study, with a life expectancy of just 6.68 years.
Companies mentioned：英國皇家獸醫學院、台灣國立中興大學、美國動物醫院協會、美國貓科獸醫協會
Poll shows Su Chiao-hui leading in New Taipei mayoral race by 14.9 points; Shen Cheng-nan identifies key flaw in “garbage data”: one thing was left out
Shen Cheng-nan criticized a poll showing Su Chiao-hui leading in the New Taipei mayoral race by 14.9 points as garbage data, saying the survey process had flaws.
Toilet seat cover: smooth side up or down? Environmental Protection Department reveals the correct way to use it—a lot of people in Taiwan don’t know
This article explains how to use toilet seat covers correctly, citing an illustrated guide from the Taipei City Environmental Protection Department on how to position the paper. It warns that some products contain wet-strength agents that could clog pipes and advises users to check the label or use disinfectant instead.
Facts
- A 2015 public information guide from the Taipei City Environmental Protection Department says the connecting flap in the middle of a toilet seat cover should not be torn off entirely. Instead, it should be placed in the toilet so its end touches the water.
- Claims circulating online that the smooth side of toilet seat covers is coated with wax that melts at body temperature to help it stay in place currently lack reliable supporting evidence.
- Some toilet seat covers have a wet-strength agent added during manufacturing, causing them to disperse in water at a different rate from ordinary toilet paper.
- Tests by the Taipei City Environmental Protection Department found that a brand of toilet seat covers on the market dispersed in water within 92 seconds.
- In its 2026 “New Toilet Culture” section, the Ministry of Environment advises people not to flush facial tissues, wet wipes or other items that do not disperse easily.
Original台股恐怕還沒殺完！富邦投顧示警融資清洗不夠，「可能還要再減個500、600億元」
Original富邦投顧總經理陳永俊於5日媒體座談中指出，台股融資清洗不足，預估尚需去化500-600億元。受AI財報分化及外資態度轉弱影響，短線不利反彈，第四季區間暫看4萬至5萬點，但明年獲利成長預期使評價具吸引力。
Facts
- Taiwan stocks have fallen 17% from their peak, but margin financing balances have declined by less than 11%.
- Original富邦投顧估計台股融資餘額還有500至600億元需要進一步去化。
- 富邦投顧 General Manager Chen Yung-chun attended a media briefing hosted by 富邦金控’s Economic Research Department.
- Original費半回測年線，韓國股市早在10月中旬跌破年線。
- 富邦投顧 estimates that corporate profits in Taiwan may approach NT$7.9 trillion this year and could reach NT$9.8 trillion next year.
- 富邦投顧 tentatively puts Taiwan stocks’ overall fourth-quarter range at 40,000 to 50,000 points.
- Taiwan stocks are forecast to trade at around 15 times earnings next year, below the long-term average of 16 to 17 times.
Companies mentioned：富邦投顧、富邦金控
EV charging provider U-POWER to list on the emerging stock market on Nov. 13! Revenue rose 76% last year, with investment from 和泰汽車 providing a boost
EV charging provider U-POWER, also known as 旭電馳科研, plans to list on the emerging stock market on Nov. 13 under stock code 7967. The company’s revenue grew 76% last year, and it has received investment from 和泰汽車. It continues to expand its ultra-fast charging network to capitalize on market growth.
Facts
- U-POWER completed its latest cash capital increase in September 2026, raising NT$360 million.
- 和泰汽車 and its affiliated dealerships subscribed to about one-third of U-POWER’s latest cash capital increase.
- U-POWER’s revenue grew 76% last year (2025), while charging volume increased 93%.
- U-POWER’s network currently spans 120 sites, with more than 800 charging bays.
- A total of 67% of U-POWER’s sites use 22.8kV high-voltage power.
- U-POWER is BMW’s exclusive charging partner in Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：U-POWER 旭電馳科研、和泰汽車、Tesla、Mercedes-Benz、BMW、Toyota、Lexus、櫃買中心
Paraguay’s digital bank abruptly shut down! Deposits belonging to 3 million people frozen and inaccessible; opposition seeks to impeach president and hold him responsible
Paraguay’s major digital bank Ueno Bank was forcibly shut down by the central bank over insufficient solvency, freezing deposits belonging to 3 million customers. It emerged that incumbent President Peña had once invested in the bank, prompting the opposition to file an impeachment motion and triggering nationwide financial panic.
Facts
- Paraguay’s digital bank Ueno Bank had its systems forcibly shut down by the central bank after its solvency ratio fell below 50% of the statutory minimum.
- The collapse of Ueno Bank left deposits belonging to about 3 million customers restricted and inaccessible.
- Incumbent President Peña was an investor in Ueno Holdings until he sold his stake in March 2025.
- Paraguay’s central bank pledged to guarantee deposits of up to 228 million guaraníes per depositor and return them within 15 days.
- Prosecutors issued arrest warrants for at least 8 people connected to the case, including Miguel Vázquez, chairman of holding company Grupo Vázquez.
- 35 opposition lawmakers submitted a motion to impeach incumbent President Peña in the House of Representatives.
- Ueno Bank managed nearly US$850 million in public funds, including about US$300 million from the IPS pension fund.
Companies mentioned：Ueno Bank、巴斯克斯集團（Grupo Vázquez）
Explainer》12 weeks of maternity leave plus 10 days of prenatal checkup leave! How does the Ministry of Labor calculate 14 weeks? The new maternity leave system explained in 4 graphics
The Ministry of Labor has proposed a new parental leave system, extending maternity leave to 12 weeks and adding 10 days of prenatal checkup leave for a total of 14 weeks. Paternity leave would double to 14 days, and parental leave would be extended to cover children under 9. The changes are expected to take effect in early 2027.
Facts
- The Ministry of Labor’s revised proposal increases prenatal checkup leave to 10 working days.
- Maternity leave would be extended from 8 weeks to 12 weeks.
- Paternity leave would increase from 7 days to 14 days.
- The age limit for children eligible for parental leave would be extended to those under 9.
- Labor Minister Hung Shen-han said he hopes the policy will take effect in early 2027.
《Doctor X》 and 《Starting Out》 lose out! Netflix Taiwan’s latest November viewership rankings are out, with the top pick impossible to stop watching
Netflix released its latest global film and television viewership rankings. In Taiwan, 《Survivors of Hurricane Otis》 topped the film chart, while 《The Golden Hairpin》 led the series chart. A list of new titles arriving in November was also compiled for viewers.
Facts
- 《Survivors of Hurricane Otis》 topped Netflix Taiwan’s film viewership rankings this week.
- 《The Golden Hairpin》 topped Netflix Taiwan’s series viewership rankings this week.
- 《Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia》 ranked No. 3 on this week’s series chart.
- 《Starting Out》 ranked No. 2 on this week’s series chart.
- 《Survivors of Hurricane Otis》 logged 20.3 million hours viewed.
- Part 4 of 《Lupin》 topped this week’s non-English series chart, with 65 million hours viewed.
- 《Beast Within》 topped this week’s English-language film chart, with 8.4 million hours viewed.
- 《The One About Matthew Perry》 topped this week’s English-language series chart, with 29 million hours viewed.
Companies mentioned：Netflix
Why do TRA trains run on the left? Cars and motorcycles keep right, but trains do the opposite. A century-old reason revealed: HSR and MRT systems differ too
This article explains the historical origins of TRA trains running on the left, tracing the rule to the Japanese railway system introduced during Japanese rule. Although road traffic switched to keeping right after the war, railways retained the practice for equipment and safety reasons. It also compares the different operating rules used by high-speed rail, metro and light rail systems.
Facts
- Japan’s first railway, the Shimbashi-Yokohama line, opened in 1872 with British technical assistance. Because the British traditionally keep left, Japan made left-side running the standard for railway operations.
- After Taiwan came under Japanese rule in 1895, the Taiwan Governor-General’s Railway Department oversaw plans for main lines, including the western trunk line, and adopted Japan’s railway system, establishing the practice of trains running on the left.
- After the Nationalist government took over Taiwan in 1946, road traffic across the island switched from keeping left to keeping right. Railways, however, retained the existing arrangement because replacing equipment would have been costly and raised operational safety concerns.
- Taiwan High Speed Rail uses Japanese Shinkansen technology, and its 700T trains follow Japanese rules by running on the left.
- The Taipei Metro and Kaohsiung Metro were built later and use different technical systems. They also align with the public’s habit of keeping right, so they operate on the right.
Explainer》Do you need to use your turn signal when driving around a bend? You could still be fined even when there’s no fork in the road! 3 road scenarios explained
This article explains the rules for using turn signals on bends: no signal is needed when following the curve without changing lanes, but one is required when changing lanes or turning. Violations can result in a fine of up to NT$3,600.
Facts
- The Taipei High Administrative Court dismissed the plaintiff’s suit in case No. 111 of ROC year 115, upholding the NT$1,200 fine.
- An interpretation by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications states that, in principle, no turn signal is needed when following the road’s existing alignment without changing lanes.
- On a single-lane road with no branches, a driver in a right-turn-only lane does not need to signal when following the road.
- Drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop when traveling through a section marked with a curve warning sign.
Su Chiao-hui leads Lee Chuan-chuan by 47.7% to 32.8%! Support among committed voters surges to 55.5%; campaign says positive campaigning has won public approval
鏡新聞 released a 2026 poll on the New Taipei City mayoral election, showing Su Chiao-hui leading Lee Chuan-chuan by 47.7% to 32.8%. Among voters certain to cast ballots, Su’s support reached 55.5%. Her campaign said its positive approach had won public approval and that it would continue promoting its policies over the remaining 23 days.
Facts
- 鏡新聞 released a 2026 poll on the New Taipei City mayoral election, with Su Chiao-hui at 47.7% and Lee Chuan-chuan at 32.8%.
- Among voters certain to cast ballots, Su Chiao-hui had 55.5% support, leading Lee Chuan-chuan by 21 percentage points.
- Su Chiao-hui campaign spokesperson Liu Fang-yu said the positive-campaign approach had won public support.
- The poll was conducted by 大地民意研究股份有限公司 and led by Weng Shao-huan.
- The survey was conducted from Nov. 1 to 2, 2026, with 1,087 valid responses.
Companies mentioned：鏡新聞、大地民意研究股份有限公司
司法與人事影射頻傳倒數選戰！Wu Hsiu-hua campaign headquarters slams political manipulation, says she has nothing to hide and is willing to proactively cooperate with inquiries
Wu Hsiu-hua's campaign headquarters, the Taitung County KMT candidate's team, issued a solemn statement in response to recent political insinuations linking judicial cases with personnel issues involving a particular individual, slamming the opponent for deliberately smearing her. Wu's team clarified that the individual is merely a distant relative from Tainan, separated by several generations, and that they have had no contact for years. It denied any improper intervention or special privileges and stressed that all public-sector positions are filled through open procedures as required by law.
Facts
- Wu Hsiu-hua's campaign headquarters issued a statement slamming the opponent for deliberately smearing her by making political insinuations about judicial cases and personnel issues.
- The individual alleged to be related to Wu Hsiu-hua is actually a descendant of her distant relatives in Tainan. They are separated by several generations and have had no contact for years.
- The individual does not currently work for the Taitung County government or any other public agency and has no connection to the county government's personnel system.
- Wu Hsiu-hua's team stressed that all public-sector positions are filled through open procedures as required by law, with no improper intervention or special privileges.
- Wu Hsiu-hua said she fully respects the judicial process and is willing to proactively explain matters to investigators to clarify the truth.
- Wu Hsiu-hua's team will continue to advance public welfare policies, including transportation networks, agricultural production and marketing, and tourism revitalization.