Paralym Art artists’ works bring color to construction sites across Japan! Original artwork marking the 4th year donated to ナカノフドー建設
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Paralym Art, operated by 一般社団法人障がい者自立推進機構, donated the original artwork “悠彩富士” to 株式会社ナカノフドー建設, marking the 4th year of the project. The work will be used at 10–20 construction sites across Japan, with international expansion also anticipated.
What do people seriously looking for a partner most want to know from a profile? ヨイトキ releases survey on “relationship information”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
On Nov. 1, 2026, OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社 released survey results on “What people seriously looking for a partner want to know from a profile.” The survey found that 72% of respondents were interested in lifestyle, 68% in communication styles, and 63% in expectations for the future.
Facts
72％
68％
63％
100 people
Companies mentioned：OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社、ヨイトキ、JAPHIC
Collaboration with Hokuto City’s official character “ずーしーほっきー” starts Thursday, Nov. 12! Log in to the new browser game Chaos★Smash to receive an exclusive collaboration hat avatar
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株式会社ムーンラビット will hold a collaboration event with Hokuto City’s official character “ずーしーほっきー” in the browser game Chaos★Smash starting Nov. 12, 2026. Players will receive an exclusive avatar for logging in; the character will also appear as a link character, and trust-level boosts and a sugoroku event will be available.
SAKAE SP-RING 2027 set for June 5 (Saturday) and 6 (Sunday)! Entries open for performing artists!
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ZIP-FM’s omnibus live circuit SAKAE SP-RING 2027 will be held in Nagoya’s Sakae area on June 5 and 6, 2027. Entries for performing artists have also opened.
Facts
June 5 (Saturday) and 6 (Sunday), 2027
About 300 or more artist acts perform every year
More than 4,400 artist acts have performed cumulatively through 2026
More than 8,500 music fans attended over 2 days in 2026
Disney Sparkling Stars gives away 10 offer letters to celebrate No. 1 in the App Store free games ranking!
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株式会社coly will distribute 10 offer letters to all users to celebrate the smartphone game Disney Sparkling Stars reaching No. 1 in the App Store free games ranking.
Ayumu Imazu announces his largest-ever hall tour, visiting 5 cities nationwide. Advance ticket presales also open
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Ayumu Imazu has announced Ayumu Imazu LIVE HALL TOUR 2027, his largest-ever hall tour, which will visit 5 cities nationwide. His Jan. 31 Nippon Budokan concert sold out, and his new song “Musubi” has topped charts in Japan and overseas, among other notable achievements. The earliest advance ticket presale begins through the fan club on Nov. 5.
Facts
5 cities nationwide
Friday, July 23, 2027
A total of 9 awards
18 consecutive days
Peaked at No. 11
1.2 billion times
Thursday, Nov. 5
Companies mentioned：株式会社BMSG、Apple Music、Spotify、オリコン、Billboard JAPAN
Korean POP UP SHOP for My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 opens Thursday, Nov. 19! Original merchandise from the large-scale exhibition held in Japan will be on sale
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Anique株式会社 will hold a Korean POP UP SHOP for My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 at AK PLAZA Hongdae starting Nov. 19, selling original merchandise from the exhibition in Japan as well as items bearing the author’s signature.
Facts
Opens Thursday, Nov. 19
Thursday, Nov. 19–Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
Wednesday, Dec. 2
The latest, Volume 9
Companies mentioned：Anique株式会社、株式会社KADOKAWA、COMISMA INC.
The captivating queen is here! Yamada Ai, whose smash-hit 1st photo book is still fresh in memory, releases her latest digital photo book today, Nov. 5 (Thu)!
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株式会社ワニブックス released Yamada Ai’s latest digital photo book, “Queendom of Desire,” on Nov. 5.
【ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和】Experience the dream hotel wedding! A “Premium Bridal Fair” featuring wedding cuisine tastings and chapel tours!
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ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和, operated by ソラーレ ホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社, is holding a “Premium Bridal Fair” featuring wedding cuisine tastings and chapel tours. The event will take place in November 2026, with benefits worth up to 279,400 yen offered to couples who book.
Facts
Benefits worth up to 279,400 yen
Complimentary wedding ceremony fee: worth 253,000 yen
Complimentary flower shower: worth 26,400 yen
※Available to customers who book a wedding ceremony and reception for 30 or more guests.
ヴァンドーム青山 will hold a bridal fair titled “ROMANTIC WEDDING” from Nov. 4, 2026, through Jan. 28, 2027. Services during the event include a special loose diamond and anniversary stone settings, along with benefits based on the purchase amount.
“Anniversary Collection” cutlery from Senjuushi: Rhodoknight now available!
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株式会社コンテンツシード will release “Anniversary Collection,” commemorative cutlery for Senjuushi: Rhodoknight, through the online store “THEキャラ.” Orders will be accepted from Nov. 5 through 19, 2026.
A collaboration collection between 株式会社ヨウジヤマモト’s S’YTE and manga artist Shinichi Sakamoto’s work “#DRCL midnight children” will launch on Nov. 12, 2026.
Two new titles to make their TV premieres on BS10プレミアム! “THE MUMMY: The Girl in the Coffin” and “Mortal Kombat: Next Round”
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Two titles, “THE MUMMY: The Girl in the Coffin” and “Mortal Kombat: Next Round,” will receive their TV premieres in November on BS10プレミアム, operated by 株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング.
Facts
In November
May 2026
June 2026
Nov. 7
Nov. 20
Nov. 28
R15+
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング、BS10プレミアム、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Announcement of the final-round bracket for the 102nd Emperor’s Cup All-Japan Basketball Championship
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
琉球ゴールデンキングス will compete in the final round of the 102nd Emperor’s Cup All-Japan Basketball Championship, with its opening game scheduled for Jan. 6, 2027.
Featuring an exclusive collaboration T-shirt available only here! ナノ・ユニバース × GRIP SWANY to hold a special MORE VARIATION event
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ナノ・ユニバース, operated by 株式会社TSI, will hold a GRIP SWANY MORE VARIATION event exclusively at its LaLaport TOKYO-BAY store from Nov. 6, 2026, selling items including exclusive collaboration T-shirts.
Fans of “フルグラ®” and “Black Thunder” propose the next collaboration project; top prize “Inazuma Grand Prize” goes to “Let’s each bring one product and get together!”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
カルビー and Yuraku Confectionery held an event on Nov. 5, 2026, to celebrate the launch of “フルグラ® Black Thunder flavor,” selecting “Let’s each bring one product and get together!” as the top fan-submitted idea. The companies aim to make it happen during 2027.
Story synopsis, preview stills, staff, and trailer revealed for episode 30, “I’m Going to Eat It All,” of the 3rd season of the TV anime “Ranma 1/2”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Details, story synopsis, staff, and preview stills for episode 30 of the 3rd season of the TV anime “Ranma 1/2” have been revealed. Based on the work by Rumiko Takahashi, the series airs on 日本テレビ and streams exclusively on Netflix.
Ano-chan is the November monthly guest on TBS Podcast’s “Nagano Is Mr. TBS”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Singer-songwriter Ano-chan has been named the November monthly guest on TBS Podcast’s “Nagano Is Mr. TBS,” with a total of 3 talk episodes to be released.
Facts
November
3 installments in total
Nov. 5 (Thursday), 12 (Thursday) and 19 (Thursday)
Can't feel hopeful about the future… A free seminar recommended for people like you: Free streaming of the archive video for “An Introduction to the Psychology of Hope: How to Develop the Power to Move Toward the Future,” held on 11/20 (Friday)!!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will offer free streaming of the archive video for “An Introduction to the Psychology of Hope: How to Develop the Power to Move Toward the Future,” an online seminar held on November 20 that teaches how to nurture hope from the perspective of positive psychology. Lecturer Saori Murata, representative of AKKコンサルティング, will introduce the elements that make up hope and practical methods based on Snyder's Hope Theory.
New raid event “Resonance, Reverberation, and Battle: Gae Bolg” launches in “Crave Saga: The Guru of Divine Bonds”! The second half of the event quest “Welcome to Horneitonia 2: Descent of the Demon King of the Underworld” is also underway!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A new raid event, “Resonance, Reverberation, and Battle: Gae Bolg,” and the second half of the event quest launched on November 5 in the RPG “Crave Saga: The Guru of Divine Bonds,” operated by 合同会社EXNOA.
YouTube channel “META TAXI” announces its first original short anime, “Wandering Mate,” set to stream from December 16
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YouTube channel “META TAXI” announces its first original short anime, “Wandering Mate,” set to stream from December 16. The series has 12 episodes and uses 3D animation. It is produced by Hurray!, with a script by Hirayama Inu of Tententen Hanten and voice performances by Yuno Nakahara and Nobuhiko Okamoto. A talk event will also be held at the New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival in November 2026.
Shinmei Kogyo | Hosting “SHINMEI FES 2026,” an interactive event for the local community
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
新明工業株式会社 will hold “SHINMEI FES 2026,” an interactive event, in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on November 14 and 15, 2026. With the theme “Let's Try!”, the event will feature content such as esports and driving experiences, as well as special vehicle discounts and trade-in support as part of the “Autumn Car Life Festival.” A tire campaign and food truck vendors are also planned.
Facts
Original2026年11月14日（土）・15日（日）
Special discounts of up to ¥200,000
Special trade-in support worth up to ¥50,000 extra
Up to 25% off eligible tires
Eligibility to enter a prize drawing with 1,000 or more steps
Manager with 26 years of sales experience takes on the customer service stage! Manager of 眼鏡市場 イオンタウン湖南店 to compete in the Kinki regional customer service role-playing competition
“Sonic Rumble Party” celebrates its 1st anniversary of service today! “1st Anniversary Event” underway!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社セガ will hold a limited-time event starting November 5, 2026, to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the launch of its multiplayer party game “Sonic Rumble Party.”
[Okinawa Churashima Foundation] Event for elementary and junior high school students on Nov. 28 (Saturday) and 29 (Sunday)! “Let's Find the Seeds of Wonder—We'll Help Your Curiosity Blossom” at Ocean Expo Park
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The General Research Institute of 一般財団法人沖縄美ら島財団 will hold an exhibition and workshops on nature and culture for elementary and junior high school students at Ocean Expo Park on November 28 and 29.
株式会社ジュン's brand “ROPE' PICNIC” will release the WINTER edition of its new web commercial, “The Clothes I Chose,” featuring flutist and model Cocomi, on November 5, 2026. The commercial showcases the winter collection, including the long-selling “Jersey Melton Series,” which has surpassed 130,000 cumulative sales, and the “Design Knit Series.” A campaign will also be held.
Portable power stations and solar panels are drawing attention in the United States; Jackery products sweep the top 3 spots in related Amazon categories※2※3
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Jackery Japan announced that its products swept the top 3 spots in Amazon's “Outdoor Generators” category in the United States. According to フロスト＆サリバン, the company ranks No. 1 worldwide in cumulative sales and revenue, with cumulative sales exceeding 8 million units.
Northeast monsoon and torrential rain raise flood risk; 4,000 Malaysian army personnel on standby
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Malaysia has entered the northeast monsoon season, and heavy rain has caused flooding in Selangor state. In response, nearly 4,000 Malaysian army personnel have gone on the highest alert, preparing to lead flood relief operations under “Operation Clean,” with support from the Royal Malaysian Navy and Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Foreign investors net remitted US$6.461 billion in October, a record for the same period; year-to-date flows remain net inflows
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
金管會 said foreign investors recorded net remittances of US$6.461 billion in October, a record for the same period, and net sold NT$942.180 billion in Taiwanese stocks during the month, the largest such amount in nearly 5 years. However, cumulative flows this year remain net inflows of US$101.929 billion.
Taiwan Bank buys drone systems for Ministry of the Interior; Thunder Tiger wins all 6 major categories
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
雷虎科技 won a joint supply contract for drone systems arranged by 台灣銀行 on behalf of the Ministry of the Interior, winning all 6 major categories, including training and aerial photography. The total award was NT$1,048,108,000.
Facts
Won all 6 major categories
15 bidders
10 winning vendors
NT$1,048,108,000
Awarded on October 16
Announced on November 4
The next-highest bidder won 3 categories
Another 7 companies each won 1 category
Only 2 companies won bids
More than 40 years of precision manufacturing experience
Blue camp deploys candidates’ wives in Taipei and New Taipei; Chiang Wan-an and Lee Chuan-ching’s wives canvass together
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the Taipei and New Taipei election campaigns, Shih Fang-heng, wife of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, and Tsai Pi-yun, wife of Kuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-ching, canvassed together, seeking support by projecting an approachable image.
IPAC annual summit opens; Panamanian lawmaker says Chinese pressure shows they are doing the right thing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) annual summit opened in The Hague, the Netherlands, with 52 lawmakers from 30 countries in attendance. Lawmakers from Panama and Honduras shared their experiences of gaining no tangible benefits and facing pressure after their countries shifted diplomatic ties to China. Pattenotte and Van der Ley said China’s influence extends to the economy, technological surveillance and industrial dumping, and stressed the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait and the semiconductor supply chain.
Facts
52 lawmakers from 30 countries attended
50 of the 71 lawmakers in the full group are members
Panama and Taiwan had diplomatic relations for more than 100 years
Shifted diplomatic ties to China in 2017
Honduras shifted diplomatic ties to China in 2023
Taiwan produces more than half of the world’s semiconductor chips
精成科 approves 780 million yuan investment to establish subsidiary in Malaysia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
精成科技’s board approved an investment of 100 million Malaysian ringgit (about NT$783 million) to establish a subsidiary in Malaysia. Its Singapore subsidiary, Lincstech Circuit Singapore Pte. Ltd., will also conduct a capital increase of US$97.776 million, fully subscribed by its parent company.
Vietnamese president to visit Japan for first time in 11 years, deepen bilateral ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vietnamese President To Lam will visit Japan from the 8th to the 11th, marking the first visit to Japan by the country’s top leader in 11 years, with the aim of deepening bilateral ties. During the visit, he will meet the Japanese emperor and hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and is expected to address parliament. Political trust between Vietnam and Japan has strengthened, while bilateral trade reached US$33.7 billion in the first 8 months, up 27% year over year.
台達電’s Thailand subsidiary acquired equipment for business operations from FUJI CORPORATION, with the cumulative amount totaling about 5.032 billion yen. 台達電’s third-quarter revenue hit a record high.
Facts
5.032 billion yen
NT$197.059 billion
Up 7.5% quarter over quarter
Up 31.1% year over year
Companies mentioned：台達電、Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited、FUJI CORPORATION
A large number of 永豐銀行 accounts were affected by unauthorized deposit transfers, impacting 418 people and a total of NT$41.76 million. Initial police and prosecutor investigations found that the recipient account holder, a person in their 70s, showed no signs of involvement. The bank said it would seek compensation from its system vendor.
October import prices post biggest increase in nearly 50 years; DGBAS says no imported inflation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics reported that the CPI rose 2.33% year over year in October. Although the import price index posted its largest increase in nearly 50 years, officials said there was no imported inflation and domestic prices were rising moderately.
Facts
October consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.33% year over year
Inflation has remained above the 2% warning threshold for 6 consecutive months
Core CPI, excluding fruit, vegetables and energy, rose 2.23% year over year
October’s year-over-year CPI increase was 0.41 percentage points lower than September’s
Vegetable prices... turned to a 3.89% decline in October
Dining-out prices rose 3.01% year over year in October
Increases of 3% or more for 5 consecutive months
Dining-out prices averaged a 3% year-over-year increase in the first 10 months of this year
In Minguo year 111... dining-out prices rose 5.77% for the full year
Up 33.32% year over year in New Taiwan dollar terms
The biggest increase since January of Minguo year 66
Up 26.72% year over year in U.S. dollar terms
The biggest increase since March of Minguo year 69
Mineral product prices rose 58.35% year over year
Base metals and their products rose 19.1% year over year
Machinery, electrical equipment, television imaging equipment and parts rose 31.7% year over year
康普 invests US$22.4 million in Vietnam subsidiary to boost competitiveness
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
康普 invested US$22.4 million in Vietnam subsidiary VINACOREMAX COMPANY LIMITED to expand its overseas presence and boost competitiveness. It also passed its third-quarter financial report, with revenue of NT$8.31 billion in the first 3 quarters.
Facts
US$22.4 million
US$45 million
NT$8.31 billion
NT$596 million
NT$4.81
Companies mentioned：康普、VINACOREMAX COMPANY LIMITED、中央社
美光科技 has suspended plans to build a memory chip factory in Taoyuan City amid an unresolved labor dispute. The plant was budgeted at US$3 billion to US$4.5 billion.
Facts
Taiwan is responsible for about 60% of 美光科技's traditional memory chips
美光科技 has allocated a budget of US$3 billion to US$4.5 billion (about NT$148.1 billion) for the Taoyuan plant
South Korea plans to tax digital assets starting in 2029, a 2-year delay from the original schedule
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
韓國財政經濟部 announced that taxation of digital assets will be delayed by 2 years, from next year as originally planned to 2029, to align with the timeline for virtual asset information exchange with the United States and avoid putting the market at a disadvantage.
Research: TV panel brands' purchases to fall 5% quarter over quarter in Q4; November prices flat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
集邦科技 said TV brands' purchasing momentum is expected to fall 5% quarter over quarter in Q4. Panel prices are expected to remain flat in November amid weak demand and limited production adjustments.
2 Taipei schools hold disciplinary committee meetings to review suspected cross-school bullying of a disadvantaged student
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei City Education Department said the school the student previously attended held a disciplinary committee meeting today to review the cross-school bullying case involving a disadvantaged student. The school the student now attends is expected to complete its review and make a decision next week, with the schools and the Juvenile Police Brigade helping ensure the student's safety.
Central bank intervenes to stem currency declines; foreign exchange reserves fall US$4.308 billion in October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The central bank announced that foreign exchange reserves stood at US$596.437 billion at the end of October, down US$4.308 billion from the previous month. The decline followed a sharp depreciation of the New Taiwan dollar and a record net outflow of foreign capital, prompting the central bank to intervene to stem the currency's fall.
TWCA certificates must be replaced by deadline; 金管會: financial industry 95% complete with updates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
金管會 said financial institutions must replace their certificates by Nov. 6 because of security specification issues with TWCA certificates. Updates are now 95% complete, with most of the about 4,190 certificates updated. The public can use online banking normally after updating their banking apps.
Facts
About 95% updated
About 4,190 certificates require updating
Failed to meet the international standard requirement for cryptographically secure random numbers of at least 64 bits
If the relevant websites do not complete certificate updates by Nov. 6
US think tank scholar: If China and Russia believe Trump's influence is waning, they may take stronger action
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kagan, a senior fellow at the 布魯金斯研究所, said that if China and Russia believe Trump's political influence is weakening and his career is nearing its end, they may take stronger action over the next 2 years. The US-Iran conflict has depleted large quantities of US missile defense weapons, while the deployment of aircraft carriers to the Middle East has reduced US forces in Asia, potentially giving China greater room to act assertively in the region.
Surprise visit to the Vatican: Bob Dylan, dressed in black, received by the pope in white
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
American music legend Bob Dylan made a surprise visit to the Vatican during his tour of Italy and was received privately by Pope Leo XIV. The two spoke briefly and exchanged gifts. The meeting was arranged with the help of Jesuit Father Xi Andong.
Facts
Original（中央社梵蒂岡4日綜合外電報導）
The 71-year-old pope
The 85-year-old Bob Dylan
A 1963 anti-nuclear protest song
He was in Bologna, Italy, in 1997
And was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016
陸配亞亞 continues filming controversial videos; 陸委會 says they will affect entry screening
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
陸委會 spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh said that the videos 陸配亞亞 continues to post concerning the controversial "Jilin-1 satellite" may undermine Taiwan's sovereignty and dignity, and will affect decisions on her future entry screening.
Taiwan and the Philippines update direct-hire memorandum; hospitality sector can recruit skilled workers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
勞動部 and the Philippines updated and signed a memorandum on direct hiring today. The hospitality sector and others will be able to recruit skilled workers directly from the Philippines, while institutional care workers, fishing, and agriculture, forestry, livestock and aquaculture will also be added to the direct-hiring categories.
Facts
A cumulative total of 90 companies
About 900 job openings
The monthly minimum wage will be adjusted to NT$30,900 next year
The salary requirement for international skilled workers in the hospitality sector is NT$32,000
王品 earns NT$14.32 per share in first 3 quarters; 漢來美食 surpasses full-year earnings from last year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
王品 and 漢來美食 benefited from summer and holiday dining gatherings, posting strong results. 王品 earned NT$14.32 per share in the first 3 quarters, marking 4 consecutive years of earnings exceeding 1 share capital; 漢來美食's profit in the first 3 quarters surpassed its full-year profit last year, and banquet hall bookings are filled through 2030.
Facts
Earnings of NT$14.32 per share
Consolidated revenue of NT$19.52 billion
Up 12.71% year over year
Net income after tax of NT$1.19 billion
Up 19.16% year over year
NT$12.01 in the same period last year
Quarterly revenue of NT$5.29 billion
Up 10.16% year over year
Revenue of NT$15.76 billion in the first 3 quarters
Third-quarter revenue reached NT$1.32 billion
Growth of 21.22% year over year
Revenue of NT$3.76 billion in the first 3 quarters
Up 22.07% year over year
漢來美食 (1268)
Third-quarter consolidated revenue of NT$1.789 billion
Up 6.04% quarter over quarter
Up 22% year over year
Net income after tax of NT$84 million
Earnings per share of NT$1.99
Revenue of NT$5.465 billion in the first 3 quarters
Father uses “ginger punishment” on daughter; 衛福部: aggravated rape charges possible
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
衛福部 said a father’s use of “ginger punishment” to punish his daughter may constitute sexual assault. If the victim is under 14, aggravated rape charges could apply, carrying a sentence of at least 7 years in prison; a social media team has reported the case to police and social welfare agencies for investigation.
Facts
At least 7 years in prison
Under 14
Minors account for as much as 52.6%
85% of sexual assaults are committed by people known to the victims
Pharmaceutical associations jointly call for a pause on expanding health insurance subsidies for seniors, say funding should be assessed first
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The country’s 3 major pharmaceutical associations issued a joint statement calling on the Legislative Yuan to pause plans to universally expand health insurance premium subsidies for seniors aged 65 and older. They said funding, the scope of subsidies and long-term financial impact should be assessed first to balance seniors’ financial burden with the sustainable operation of the medical care system.
日月光投控 announced on behalf of its subsidiary ASE Singapore Pte. Ltd. that it purchased machinery and equipment from Advantest Taiwan Inc. from 114年12月9日 to 115年11月5日, for a total of more than NT$2.3 billion.
Facts
NT$2,338.744 million
NT$7.767 billion
Companies mentioned：日月光投控、ASE Singapore Pte. Ltd.、Advantest Taiwan Inc.
Chiang Wan-an to hold “安心大遊行” on 11/14; Lu Hsiu-yen and Shih Fang-ken to lead march
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chiang Wan-an’s campaign team announced it will hold the “安心台北，有你有我” march on November 14. Chiang Wan-an, Lu Hsiu-yen and his wife, Shih Fang-ken, will lead separate groups. The march is scheduled to set off at 2:30 p.m., with 2 routes both ending on City Hall Road.
In face of incursions by Chinese coast guard vessels, 管碧玲 praises Coast Guard’s steadfast performance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During an award ceremony for the 118 Coast Guard Day, Ocean Affairs Council Minister 管碧玲 praised the Coast Guard’s steadfast response to incursions by Chinese coast guard vessels. She also announced support through special projects and budgets, including pay raises and new facilities, to strengthen the Coast Guard’s capabilities.
Suspected of accepting Chinese funds to develop organization in Taiwan; 2 aides to 高金素梅 held incommunicado
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Aides to legislator 高金素梅, Lin Yi-chun and Chen Chih-huang, are suspected of accepting Chinese funds to develop an organization in Taiwan, in violation of the National Security Act. The Taiwan High Court ordered their detention without visitation extended for 2 months starting September 9; co-defendant Chang Chun-chieh is wanted.
Facts
Detention without visitation extended for 2 months
AI concerns flare again, battering tech stocks; most Asian markets rise, while Taiwan, Japan and South Korea fall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Democratic Party’s recapture of control of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections stoked market concerns over AI data center construction and regulatory scrutiny, sending technology stocks sharply lower. Asian markets were mixed, with shares falling in Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, while Hong Kong, Shanghai and other markets closed higher.
Foreign investors sell NT$102.4 billion, the 10th-largest net sell-off on record; Taiwan market watches margin financing and U.S.-Iran talks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks plunged 1,374.19 points today, as foreign investors posted net sales of NT$102.46 billion, the 10th-largest on record. Analysts said a successful outcome to U.S.-Iran talks and lower oil prices would help draw foreign investors back.
Facts
Down 1374.19 points
Net sales of NT$102.46 billion
Closed at 41,574.72 points
Trading value of NT$926.024 billion
Dealers' net sales of NT$43.527 billion
Investment trusts' net purchases of NT$22.531 billion
9th China International Import Expo opens; 台企聯 seeks business opportunities and cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 9th China International Import Expo opened, and 台企聯 Chairman Li Cheng-hung said Taiwanese businesses would seek to expand business opportunities and cooperation. He also recommended that the two sides work together in AI, combining their strengths.
Hackers steal transfers from SinoPac Bank; 金管會 summons senior bank officials and demands full investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Customers’ funds were transferred abnormally by hackers at 永豐銀行, with the total reaching NT$41.76 million. 金管會 has asked senior 永豐銀行 officials to explain the incident and fully determine its cause, and ordered the bank to submit a major incident report by November 12. It will also continue improving supply chain management and cybersecurity cooperation mechanisms.
宏碁 posts highest third-quarter profit in 5 years; appoints Po-Chan Pao as COO
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
宏碁 announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, with net profit attributable to owners of the parent reaching a 5-year high for the same period. It also appointed Po-Chan Pao as its new COO and Ray Ching as CTO.
Facts
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent of about NT$2.135 billion
Up 92.3% year over year
Earnings per share of NT$0.71
Cumulative earnings per share of NT$1.67 for the first 3 quarters
Revenue of NT$91.822 billion in the third quarter this year
Up 7.6% quarter over quarter
Up 25.1% year over year
Operating profit of NT$3.021 billion
Up 69.5% quarter over quarter
Up 100.7% year over year
宏碁’s cumulative revenue for the first 3 quarters of this year was NT$249.548 billion
Up 24% year over year
Operating profit of NT$5.607 billion
Up 71.1% year over year
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent of NT$5.009 billion
江啟臣 launches motorcade street canvassing; welcomes Green camp campaigners to visit Taichung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
KMT Taichung mayoral candidate 江啟臣 launched a motorcade street canvassing campaign and established a Hakka support group. In response to campaigners from the Green camp, he said visitors from all circles were welcome in Taichung. He also announced that he would hold a coastal-area campaign event with Legislative Speaker 韓國瑜 tomorrow.
Hot money outflows push Taiwan dollar close to NT$33; exporters actively sell dollars, closing at 32.876
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign investors have posted net sales of Taiwan stocks for 6 consecutive days, withdrawing more than NT$610 billion. The Taiwan dollar came close to breaking the NT$33 mark during trading, hitting 32.985. Exporters actively sold dollars in the afternoon and the central bank stepped up its defense, keeping the closing rate at 32.876. Central Bank Foreign Exchange Department Director Tsai Jiong-min made a rare public appeal urging exporters to sell their U.S. dollars at an appropriate time.
Facts
Intraday low of 32.985
Closed at 32.876
Fell below 42,000
Closed lower for 6 consecutive trading days
Foreign investors continued selling Taiwan stocks today, with net sales of NT$102.46 billion
Cumulative withdrawals of more than NT$610 billion
Candidate for Changhua borough chief indicted over alleged cash vote-buying disguised as travel expense refunds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Changhua City candidate surnamed Chang for borough chief is suspected of offering NT$300 in cash to 25 volunteers for their votes under the pretext of refunding travel expenses. Changhua prosecutors completed their investigation and indicted the candidate; a request for detention without visitation was granted, and the court ordered bail of NT$100,000.
New Taipei mayoral candidates’ debate-style policy presentation to be held on 11/13; all 3 candidates to attend
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New Taipei City Election Commission announced that the mayoral candidates’ public televised policy presentation will be held on the morning of Nov. 13 in a live debate format. All three candidates, Lee Chuan, Su Chiao-hui and Su Hui-huang, will attend. Public televised policy presentations for city council candidates will be held by district from Nov. 18 to 20.
Facts
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
3 stages
Each candidate will have 12 minutes for an opening statement.
4 questioners
Each candidate will have 3 minutes to answer.
Each candidate will have 12 minutes for a closing statement.
全家 to consolidate 全台物流 ownership; Hsieh Tung-tu: Benefits can be considered from the group’s perspective
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
全家 announced plans to acquire the remaining shares of its subsidiary 全台物流 for NT$746 million, bringing its stake to 100% ownership. General Manager Hsieh Tung-tu said the move aims to reduce the time spent coordinating with shareholders and align the interests of the retail and logistics businesses, improving integration efficiency from the group’s perspective.
Hsia Chu-joe visits Malaysia to discuss campus development, urges breaking down barriers and embracing openness
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsia Chu-joe, an emeritus professor at 國立台灣大學’s Graduate Institute of Building and Planning, urged campuses to break down boundaries and barriers and embrace openness and interaction and sharing among faculty, students and the public. He said this would promote innovation and the development of knowledge networks. He made the remarks at an academic symposium held at 廈門大學’s Malaysia campus.
內政部 promotes diverse carbon-reduction policies to build low-carbon buildings and a sustainable homeland
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
內政部 is promoting a range of carbon-reduction policies, including improving building energy efficiency, extending the service life of old homes and increasing natural carbon sinks. On the proposed legal revisions to mandate the construction of net-zero buildings, the ministry said the issue has far-reaching implications and it will first consolidate views from all sectors before moving forward.
Facts
Taiwan’s 2050 net-zero emissions pathway
792 applications for assessment received to date
638 applications have completed review and received approval
Estimated carbon reduction of 138,600 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e)
108 applications for assessment of social housing received to date
90 applications have completed review and received approval
43 buildings have obtained near-zero-carbon building energy-efficiency labels (1+ level)
The original plan was to require all newly constructed public buildings to meet the standards by 2030.
Shen Po-yang visits former Taipei City Council Speaker Chen Chien-chih; Chiang Wan-an campaign headquarters says he has been invited to visit on the 12th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang visited former Kuomintang Taipei City Council Speaker Chen Chien-chih to seek advice on his experience in negotiations between the city government and the council. Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters said Chen had been invited to visit on the afternoon of the 12th, where campaign chairperson Lu Shiow-yen would personally receive him.
Facts
The visit is scheduled for the afternoon of Nov. 12.
Union Bank: Sharp stock market swings are a short-term factor; investment policy remains prudent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
聯邦銀行 said recent sharp stock market swings were mainly driven by short-term factors, including policy uncertainty surrounding the U.S. midterm elections, and that its investment policy remains conservative and prudent. The bank reported after-tax net profit of NT$5.154 billion in the first 3 quarters, up 15.51% year over year, and total assets of NT$1.08 trillion. General Manager Hsu Wei-wen said Taiwan’s economic growth is solid and that the financial industry should pay attention to interest rates, inflation and AI developments next year. For mortgage lending, the bank will step up collection efforts and prioritize first-time homebuyers in line with government policy. Regarding the irregular transfer incident at 永豐銀行, 聯邦銀行 said it had reviewed its cybersecurity systems and found no problems.
Facts
NT$5.154 billion
up 15.51% year over year
Earnings per share (EPS) of NT$1
Total assets of NT$1.08 trillion
LCR (liquidity coverage ratio) remains around 120%
Former Chinese Communist Party Politburo member Ma Xingrui indicted; bribery allegedly spanned as long as 25 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The investigation into alleged bribery by Ma Xingrui, a former member of the Chinese Communist Party Politburo, has concluded, and the Yichang People’s Procuratorate in Hubei has filed an indictment. The indictment states that the alleged bribery may have spanned as long as 25 years, covering his time in the space industry and his tenure in Guangdong, and involved an especially large sum.
Lee Chuan wins support from former county government team; Lee Hong-yuan says he can turn New Taipei into an international metropolis
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former members of the Taipei County Government team have rallied behind Kuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan. Former Interior Minister Lee Hong-yuan and others praised his administrative experience and ability, expressing confidence he can lead New Taipei to become an international metropolis. Lee also outlined more than 20 policy proposals in an interview.
Facts
About 20 department and bureau chiefs
More than 20 concrete policy proposals have been put forward.
Taiwan stocks plunge for several days; 金管會 cites 2 data points to stress risks are manageable and says it is closely monitoring market swings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Taiwan stocks fell sharply for several consecutive days, 金管會 said major Asian markets including South Korea and Japan had suffered steeper declines, with Taiwan’s losses falling in between. The margin maintenance ratio for margin trading and the ratio of securities lending and short selling were both within manageable risk ranges, it said, adding that market fundamentals remain sound.
Facts
Plunged 1,374.19 points
Down 3.2%
South Korea’s stock market fell 5.52%
Japan fell 2.05%
The Shanghai Composite fell 0.42%
The overall margin maintenance ratio was 167.42%
The minimum margin call threshold is 130%.
Securities lending and short selling accounted for 4.42% of market trading value.
Lan Wan-chien says meal was a “routine clan association gathering” after being released on bail; Pingtung prosecutors say major discrepancies may indicate witness tampering
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After being released on bail in an alleged vote-buying case, independent Ligang Township chief candidate Lan Wan-chien posted on Facebook that the meal involved in the case was a routine clan association gathering. Pingtung prosecutors said this seriously conflicted with the evidence and could amount to witness tampering through social media. They have collected evidence and referred the case to the Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch for consideration.
Facts
NT$6,000 per table
Executive Director surnamed Tsai ... was ordered released on NT$200,000 bail
The court ordered Lan Wan-chien and her father to post bail of NT$200,000 each.
Has served as secretary-general of the clan association for more than 8 years
AI boosts PCB makers: 華通 and 臻鼎 post record revenue for 2 consecutive months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Strong demand for AI servers and data centers has driven PCB makers 華通 and 臻鼎-KY to record revenue for 2 consecutive months. 華通 expects new mSAP capacity for optical modules to come online quarter by quarter; revenue from 臻鼎-KY’s server, optical module and IC substrate businesses combined rose more than 3 times year over year.
Facts
Quarterly revenue of NT$22.585 billion
Up 12.65% year over year
Gross margin of 21.33%
Up 2.82 percentage points from the second quarter
Net profit after tax of about NT$2.2 billion
Earnings per share (EPS) of NT$1.8
October revenue of NT$8.78 billion
October consolidated revenue of NT$27.197 billion
Up 39.99% year over year
Up 3.18% month over month
Revenue for the first 10 months reached NT$180.98 billion
Up 24.75% year over year
Nearing the 2025 full-year revenue level of NT$182.522 billion
Capital expenditure budgets have topped NT$20 billion for 3 consecutive years
Combined revenue from the 3 major businesses—servers, optical modules and IC substrates—rose more than 3 times year over year
October revenue already accounted for more than 28%
A sharp increase from 11.7% of full-year revenue in 2025
Cheng Wanjun, deported, criticizes 移民署; 陸委會: Actions taken in accordance with the law and regulations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After Cheng Wanjun, a Chinese national, stowed away to Taiwan and applied for asylum, his application was rejected and he was deported to Thailand. He then accused 移民署 officers of using violence against him. 陸委會 spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh said 移民署 recorded the process throughout and acted in accordance with the law and regulations. As his claims of persecution could not be verified, and in view of national security and capacity constraints, he was sent back to his previous destination.
Fines for counterfeit drugs advertised online topped NT$10 million in the past 2 years; Environment Ministry urges public not to trust exaggerated claims
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 環境部 said fines for counterfeit drugs advertised online totaled more than NT$10 million in the past 2 years. It is working with e-commerce platforms including 蝦皮, 酷澎 and 網家 to combat the problem, and urged the public to be wary of exaggerated claims.
Facts
A total of 246 fines were imposed last year for counterfeit drugs advertised online
The total amount was NT$12.53 million
A further 76 fines were imposed from January to August this year
NT$4.2 million
Fines of NT$60,000 to NT$300,000 may be imposed
A total of 43,274 products on the market were inspected
The compliance rate reached 98%
A total of 1,393 cases were identified as potentially involving counterfeit environmental pesticides
Chen Ying’s campaign calls on Wu Xiuhua to clarify farm road case; Wu’s camp calls it malicious hype
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The camp of Chen Ying, a candidate for Taitung County magistrate, called on Wu Xiuhua to explain the alleged profiteering in a farm road widening case. Wu’s camp hit back, calling it malicious hype and saying it may file a lawsuit.
大立光 October revenue rises 1% month over month to NT$5.846 billion; shipments expected to lose momentum in November
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
大立光 reported consolidated revenue of NT$5.846 billion in October, its best monthly performance in nearly a year, up 1% month over month but down 7% year over year. Revenue for the first 10 months rose 1% from the same period last year. The company expects shipment momentum to slow in November, but capacity utilization is still expected to remain at full load in the fourth quarter.
Don’t rush to correct children hooked on 3C devices: debunking 5 myths about child and adolescent mental health [Book excerpt]
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中央社 reports that child psychotherapist Alyona Shovkotova debunks 5 common myths about child and adolescent mental health in her book “Mom, There’s a Hole in My Heart.” She says use of 3C devices should be subject to time limits, not banned outright; depression is not confined to marginalized families or merely a pathological phenomenon; and boredom is important for children’s self-discovery.
Facts
About one-fifth of adolescents in Taiwan experience moderate or more severe emotional distress
More than one-tenth have moderate or more severe suicidal thoughts
A child and adolescent psychotherapist outlines 5 common myths
Allow my child to spend no more than 15 minutes a day playing in the online world
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in national security case; plea letter laments feeling “almost back at square one”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Joshua Wong, former secretary-general of 香港眾志, was sentenced to another 10 years in prison for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, and is expected to be released in 2036. In a plea letter he wrote earlier, he said his plan to be released in January 2027 had fallen through and he felt “almost back at square one.” He also pledged to accept legal responsibility.
Facts
Sentenced to another 10 years in prison
Thought he would be leaving prison in January 2027
He is 30 years old this year
He has already spent about 1/5 of his life in prison
矽格, 南電 and 京元電 post higher Q3 profits as demand for AI chip packaging, testing and substrates boosts results
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
矽格, 南電 and 京元電 posted significant profit growth in the third quarter, benefiting from strong demand for AI chip packaging and testing, as well as substrates. 輝達 is backing 京元電’s capacity expansion in the United States.
Facts
NT$3.58 billion
Up nearly 89%
Nearly 22% higher than full-year profit last year
Earnings per share of NT$7.49 in the first 3 quarters
Third-quarter consolidated revenue of NT$6.172 billion
Up 27.15% year over year
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent of NT$1.354 billion
Up more than 68% year over year
Earnings per share of NT$2.84
After-tax profit of NT$6.868 billion in the first 3 quarters
Up sharply by 8.2 times year over year
Earnings per share of NT$10.63
Third-quarter after-tax profit of about NT$3.298 billion
Up sharply by 3.55 times year over year
Earnings per share of NT$5.1
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent of NT$7.422 billion in the first 3 quarters
Earnings per share of NT$5.78
Third-quarter after-tax profit of NT$2.644 billion
New Taiwan dollar plunges; central bank tells exporters not to expect excessive depreciation and to sell foreign currency when needed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New Taiwan dollar has plunged toward the NT$33 mark. Central Bank Foreign Exchange Department Director Tsai Jiong-min made a rare appeal to exporters not to expect excessively favorable rates when selling foreign currency, advising them to sell when they have a need to spread risk. He also mentioned raising the daily limit on foreign currency sales to meet year-end demand.
Facts
Original新台幣已經重貶3.98角
In just 4 trading days so far in November
At one point it neared the NT$33 mark
Taiwan stocks fell by more than 1,000 points again today
Fell below 42,000
The New Taiwan dollar hit an intraday low of 32.985.
Chang Ping-huang unveils upgraded e筆Smart, using AI to help users learn calligraphy and emulate masters’ styles
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Calligrapher Chang Ping-huang joined 淡江大學 and STUDIO A晶實科技 to unveil an upgraded version of the digital calligraphy app “e筆Smart.” Its built-in AI assistant enables systematic learning and can transform users’ writing into the styles of masters such as Wang Xizhi.
遠傳’s 3 growth engines drive net profit higher; 4G and 5G users reach a crossover
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
遠傳電信 benefited from growth in its core telecom business, digital lifestyle services and enterprise smart ICT business, with third-quarter after-tax net profit reaching a 21-year high for the same period. 5G penetration topped 50%, marking a crossover between its 4G and 5G user bases.
Facts
A 21-year high for the same period
5G penetration topped 50% in September this year
New project contract value rose 71% in the first 3 quarters
Third-quarter revenue totaled NT$29.76 billion
Up 12.8% year over year
EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) reached NT$10.09 billion
Up 7.4% year over year
After-tax net profit was NT$3.67 billion
Up 6.6% year over year
Earnings per share (EPS) reached NT$1.02
Consolidated revenue totaled NT$86.23 billion in the first 3 quarters
Up 11% year over year
After-tax net profit was NT$11.39 billion
EPS reached NT$3.16
Up 13.2% year over year
Third-quarter mobile services revenue was NT$15.98 billion
Up 3% year on year
Digital entertainment revenue rose 26% year over year in the first 3 quarters
Anti-fraud service revenue rose 48% year over year
Insurance agency service revenue rose 12% year over year
friDay Video users increased 14% year over year
The caller risk alert service now covers 8 million users
It sent more than 4 million alerts in its first month
Project delivery revenue rose 21% year over year in the first 3 quarters
Cloud services revenue rose 37% year over year
Smart city and IoT revenue rose 41% year over year
遠傳’s telemedicine service has nearly 40% market share at medical centers
The Cloud HIS system has been adopted by more than 200 clinics
Fairchild surprised to be recognized in Taichung, donates to support good causes in Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese-American baseball player Stuart Fairchild returned to Taiwan during the offseason and was surprised to be recognized by fans in Taichung. He announced donations to support 台灣動物協會 and 台灣緣夢運動發展協會, giving back to Taiwan and promoting grassroots baseball and animal rights.
2 workers die after falling at slope worksite on Taiwan Route 2甲 in Jinshan, New Taipei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A workplace accident occurred during slope maintenance work on Taiwan Route 2甲 in Jinshan District, New Taipei City. A crane boom is suspected to have struck the mountainside, causing 2 workers to fall. They died after being taken to hospital.
Joshua Wong handed another 10-year sentence; 總統府 condemns crackdown on democracy in the name of national security
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was handed another 10-year sentence for violating Hong Kong’s national security law. 總統府 spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui condemned Beijing and the Hong Kong government for using national security as a pretext to suppress democracy and violate human rights.
Artist Prince admits to draft evasion at hearing, denies asking Chen Zhiming to arrange it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Artist Prince appeared in court in New Taipei in a draft evasion case. He admitted guilt but denied asking Chen Zhiming to arrange it, while Chen also said he had not helped Prince evade military service.
Facts
Prosecutors seek a sentence of at least 2 years and 2 months
聯嘉投控: New Mexico plant to begin mass production this quarter; silicon photonics module samples planned for next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
聯嘉投控 announced that its new plant in Mexico will begin mass production in the fourth quarter and plans to release samples of VECSEL semiconductor laser components and Micro LED silicon photonics optical communication modules in 2027. Consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters reached a record high for the same period.
Facts
Consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters was NT$5.149 billion
After-tax profit was NT$322 million
Earnings per share were NT$1.54
October self-reported consolidated revenue was NT$587 million
Revenue for the first 10 months was NT$5.736 billion
任天堂 first-half net profit rises 11% as game software sales shine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
任天堂’s first-half net profit rose 11% to 220.9 billion yen, buoyed by growth in game software sales and a weaker yen. Switch 2 sales fell 37.4% year over year, but sales of dedicated software rose 18.8%.
Facts
First-half net profit reached 220.9 billion yen
Full-year net profit forecast at 310 billion yen
Revenue fell 12.1% year over year
To 966 billion yen
Switch 2 first-half sales fell 37.4% year over year
To 6.49 million units
Sales of dedicated Switch 2 game software rose 18.8% year over year
Chiayi City West District public sports center completed; free trial operation begins Nov. 9
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Chiayi City West District public sports center held its opening ceremony. Mayor Huang Min-hui announced that it would offer free access during its trial operation from Nov. 9 to 15.