陸委會: Taiwan’s participation in APEC activities is not subject to a One China principle precondition
Original陸委會發言人梁文傑表示，台灣以APEC正式會員身分參與峰會，依循相關規範及慣例，不存在「一中原則」前提；中方國台辦則重申將按一個中國原則處理。
Facts
- TAIPEI, 5
- 1151105
Companies mentioned：中央社、陸委會、國台辦、APEC、亞太經合組織
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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA (continued)（87）
Environmental groups call for halt to construction of Third LNG Terminal’s southern breakwater; 中油: necessary for protection and in full compliance with environmental review
Environmental groups called on 中油 to halt construction of the Third LNG Terminal’s southern breakwater and issue a public apology, accusing it of misleading the public with fake science; 中油 responded that the breakwater is necessary for protection, that it has fulfilled its environmental review commitments, and that it continues to invest in ecological conservation.
Facts
- Put forward 3 major demands
- Estimated to be difficult to recover over the next 10 years
- It was also recognized in 115 as part of the first group of marine effective conservation areas by the Ocean Affairs Council
- 中油 established an ecological conservation public-interest trust fund in September 114
- A total of 23 ecological conservation projects received subsidies in fiscal year 115
- A total of 23 ecological conservation projects received subsidies
- The Third LNG Terminal has been operating at full capacity for more than a year and a half
- The 18 temporarily stored caissons offshore of Area G2
Companies mentioned：中油、中央社
US Democrats take control of Congress; analysis: limited impact on Thailand, policy uncertainty remains
The US Democratic Party’s return to control of Congress will have limited impact on Thailand, scholars say. Scrapping the current tariffs would be difficult, but new tariffs could be delayed through procedural means. Thailand should seize the opportunity to advance a reciprocal trade agreement (ART) with the US and strengthen its investment climate and competitiveness.
Facts
- Secure a 2/3 majority
- 99% of US goods
- 2018 US-China trade war
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社、國際貨幣基金、世界銀行、歐盟
OTC index drops 6.41%; 櫃買中心 urges rational analysis and says there is no need for excessive panic
櫃買中心 said recent volatility in international stock markets affected the OTC index, which fell 6.41% today to 321.47 points. Most OTC-listed companies have solid fundamentals, and 70 companies have resolved to conduct share buybacks. It urged investors to analyze the situation rationally and avoid excessive panic.
Facts
- A 6.41% drop
- Down 22.03 points
- Closed at 321.47 points
- The boards of 70 companies have resolved to conduct share buybacks
- A total of 613 companies have resolved to distribute cash dividends for 2025
- A total of 897 companies have made announcements
- About 68.3% of the 897 companies that have made announcements
- Cash dividends of at least 2 yuan per share
- 325 companies
- About 36.2% of the 897 companies that have made announcements
- A total of 484 OTC-listed companies have held investor conferences
Companies mentioned：櫃買中心、中央社
Health professionals deny being mobilized to oppose health insurance premium waivers for seniors; pharmaceutical groups urge careful assessment of funding
Original針對媒體報導衛福部長石崇良動員醫療社福團體反對長者免健保費修法，醫師公會、護理師公會等醫界人士紛紛否認受指示，強調立場為自主決定；製藥三公協會則呼籲審慎評估財源與財務永續。
Facts
- 83% of seniors qualify for the exemption
- Personal income tax rate below 20%
Companies mentioned：中央社、衛福部、醫師公會全國聯合會、台灣醫務管理學會、牙醫師公會全聯會、護理師護士公會全聯會、製藥公會、製藥發展協會、學名藥協會
US Republicans suffer major setback in midterm elections; analysis: Trump less likely to meet Kim Jong Un
Analysts said the US Republican Party’s midterm election losses have cemented Trump’s lame-duck status, reducing his incentive to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. North Korea has also continued weapons tests recently.
Facts
- On the 3rd of this month
- The 4th time in 1 month
- January 2029
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、聯合國軍事停戰委員會、帕利政策研究所、北韓中央通信社、南韓軍方
‘Spider-Man’ hit and GTA6 set for release; 索尼 raises profit forecast as earnings jump 44%
索尼 reported a 44% jump in profit to 449.6 billion yen last quarter, mainly benefiting from the box-office success of the film “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and strong performance in its games business. It also raised its full-year profit forecast by 9%.
Facts
- Profit jumped 44%
- 449.6 billion yen
- About NT$93.7 billion
- Raised by 9%
- Surged 45%
- 622.3 billion yen
- About NT$129.6 billion
- 1.21 trillion yen
- 1.33 trillion yen
- About NT$277.1 billion
- 4 million units
- 2.6 million units
Companies mentioned：索尼、Sony、中央社、PlayStation 5、PS5
2 waves of northeasterly monsoons to arrive in succession; temperatures could fall to 17 degrees next week, with heavy rain expected in Yilan and Hualien on the 6th and 7th
The weather service forecast that 2 waves of northeasterly monsoons will affect the region over the coming week. A stronger cold air mass is expected next week, with temperatures in some areas dipping to 17 degrees; Yilan and Hualien should prepare for heavy rain tomorrow and on the 7th.
Facts
- 17 degrees
- 2 waves
- Dated the 5th
- 720 kilometers
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署
Taoyuan councilor reports alleged vote-buying involving Huang Shih-chieh and others; Huang’s office says it was not involved in the planning
Original國民黨桃園市議員詹江村等人控告民進黨桃園市長參選人黃世杰及農田水利署小組長聯誼會總會長黃德隆涉嫌賄選，黃世杰辦公室否認參與規劃。
Facts
- The statutory cap of NT$30
- October 19
- Oct. 30
- For more than 20 years
Companies mentioned：中央社、國民黨、民進黨、農田水利署、桃園地檢署、農水署湖口工作站、新屋工作站、農水署桃管處、水利處
Tsai Ing-wen campaigns for He Hsin-chun in Taichung, praising her preparation for the mayor’s job
Former President Tsai Ing-wen campaigned in Taichung for DPP mayoral candidate He Hsin-chun, praising her thorough preparation and saying she was ready to shoulder the responsibility. She urged voters to keep working through election day to bring change to Taichung.
Facts
- During her 8 years as president
- The first step in her 2016 campaign
Companies mentioned：中央社、民主進步黨
Satellite communications tied to national security; industry urges elevation of the space center to a space agency
Industry representatives said satellite communications are tied to national security and recommended elevating the space center to a space agency to increase funding. The National Space Organization is expected to launch its first B5G low-Earth-orbit communications satellite in 2028.
Facts
- 2028
- B5G
Companies mentioned：旺宏、佳世達、全訊、SpaceX、歐洲太空總署
On US midterm election results, Blue House says they will not affect South Korea-US alliance
South Korean Blue House chief spokesperson 姜由楨 said the results of the US midterm elections would not affect the South Korea-US alliance. The government will continue to analyze shifts in the political landscape and maintain communication with the US.
Facts
- The South Korea-US alliance, backed by both parties for more than 70 years
COP31 promotes global electrification; scholars say Taiwan is on track overall but transport lags
COP31 is promoting global electrification. Scholars said electricity accounts for 44% of Taiwan’s overall energy use, higher than the global average, but electrification in the transport sector is only 1%. The renewable energy shortfall facing semiconductor companies such as 台積電 requires support from gas-fired power plants, while private funding is concentrated largely in pure green energy, making it difficult for high-carbon industries to secure financing during the transition.
Facts
- 44% of energy use already comes from electricity
- Electrification accounts for only 1% of the transportation sector
- Rising from about 23% to 35%
- Raise the share of electricity in global final energy consumption...to 35%
- Targeting completion before 2035
- Less than 2% of national electricity consumption
- Below its pledged 60%
- Bring the share of renewable energy to about 45% by 2030
- Nominal green investment totaling NT$5.4 trillion
Companies mentioned：中央社、台積電
Economic ministry: AI demand boosts glass fiber industry; output value could reach a record this year
Original經濟部統計處指出，受惠於AI及高效能運算需求擴大，國內玻璃纖維產業前8月產值達238億元，年增36%，全年產值可望創新高。其中玻纖布因高階載板需求，產值年增49.7%且占比升至近7成；內銷占比亦隨國內電子材料需求擴增而上升。
Facts
- Glass fiber industry output reached NT$23.8 billion in the first 8 months of this year
- Up 36% year over year
- Output up 49.7% year over year
- Original占比升至近7成
- Surpassing the historic high of NT$31.3 billion in 107
- Glass fiber industry exports reached US$520 million in 114
- Up 25.2% year over year
- Mainland China and Hong Kong accounted for 43.3%
- Japan accounted for 16.4%
- The United States accounted for 15.2%
- South Korea accounted for 9.6%
- Exports reached US$490 million in the first 9 months of this year
- Up 26.6% year over year
- Exports to Japan up 76.5% year over year
- Exports up 54% year over year
- Exports to mainland China and Hong Kong up 30.6% year over year
Fairchild keen to wear the national team jersey again at next WBC, hopes to represent Taiwan
Taiwanese-American baseball star Fairchild said he is keen to play in the next WBC and hopes to represent Taiwan again.
Facts
- Drove for 5 or 6 hours
- (Editor: Chang Kuo-cheng) 1151105
Companies mentioned：中央社
Inflation crosses threshold; inheritance tax exemption expected to rise to NT$14.92 million next year
With cumulative growth in the consumer price index reaching 11.91%, exceeding the 10% threshold, next year's inheritance tax exemption is expected to rise from NT$13.33 million to NT$14.92 million, while the gift tax exemption is expected to increase from NT$2.44 million to NT$2.73 million. 財政部 plans to make an announcement by the end of the year.
Facts
- Cumulative CPI growth has reached 11.91%
- Cumulative increase of more than 10%
- Increased by NT$1.59 million
- Current amount: NT$13.33 million
- Raised to NT$14.92 million
- Can be increased by NT$290,000
- Current amount: NT$2.44 million
- Raised to NT$2.73 million
Companies mentioned：行政院主計總處、財政部、中央社
Cabinet approves draft law to establish National Railway Museum; 文化部: Move toward an administrative corporation
行政院 approved a draft of the National Railway Museum Establishment Act. 文化部 said the museum will be developed as an administrative corporation, moving toward institutionalized operations.
Facts
- Completed and opened in 1935
- The former site covers nearly 17 hectares
- The entire site was designated a national historic site in 2015
- Approved by 行政院 in 2016
- The National Railway Museum Preparatory Office was established in 2019
- More than 830,000 visits to the grounds
- The draft has 40 articles
Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院、文化部、中央社
Miaoli County advances precision minimally invasive care; Daqian launches da Vinci surgical system
Original苗栗縣大千綜合醫院耗資上億元引進達文西手術系統並正式啟用，院長徐千剛表示此舉將落實醫療在地化，讓民眾無需往返外縣市即可享有與醫學中心同步的高階微創精準醫療服務。
Facts
- Costing more than NT$100 million
- Can rotate through 540 degrees
- Could save around NT$100,000 to NT$160,000 in costs
Companies mentioned：大千綜合醫院、大千醫院、中央社、健保署
Taiwan | 風傳媒（54）
Angry over loss of military service exemption benefits! Israel's ultra-Orthodox party UTJ: Will not support Netanyahu as prime minister
Israel has begun coalition talks, with ultra-Orthodox party UTJ refusing to support Netanyahu amid a dispute over military service exemptions. Arab parties recommended Eisenkot, who has the backing of 56 lawmakers, ahead of Netanyahu's 46 seats, but neither has a majority.
Facts
- The Arab party United Arab List recommended Yashar party leader Eisenkot to form a government.
- Eisenkot has received recommendations from 56 lawmakers so far, while Netanyahu has 46 seats.
- UTJ split over Netanyahu's failure to resolve the dispute over military service exemptions for students at ultra-Orthodox religious schools.
- Eisenkot's camp has softened its stance recently and is no longer explicitly ruling out the possibility of cooperating with ultra-Orthodox parties.
Coupang酷澎 deepens its infrastructure footprint in Taiwan, continuing to expand its Taoyuan warehousing and logistics center
美商Coupang酷澎 has received Ministry of Economic Affairs approval for a capital increase and expanded its operating space at its Taoyuan warehousing and logistics center. It is introducing AI technology to improve delivery efficiency for medium- and large-sized goods, deepening its infrastructure footprint in Taiwan.
Facts
- Coupang酷澎 has recently expanded its operating space inside its existing first warehousing and logistics center in Taoyuan.
- Coupang酷澎 is using AI technology to improve logistics efficiency and making use of vertical space in its existing warehouse.
- Coupang酷澎 recently received approval from the Ministry of Economic Affairs for a capital increase.
- Coupang酷澎's logistics operations in Taoyuan have created hundreds of local jobs.
- Coupang酷澎 offers food and daily necessities, as well as seasonal appliances, storage products and other medium- and large-sized goods.
Companies mentioned：Coupang酷澎、美商Coupang酷澎
Original天生最樂觀的4生肖！再煩也很快想開，第1名走到哪都能把氣氛變好
Based on material from mainland Chinese outlet 搜狐網, this article lists the four most naturally optimistic zodiac signs. The ranking is Rooster, Dragon, Goat and Horse, each with its own optimistic approach and personality traits.
Facts
- The Rooster ranks 4th among the most naturally optimistic zodiac signs; it is smart, quick-witted and thoughtful.
- The Dragon ranks 3rd among the most naturally optimistic zodiac signs and has a knack for inspiring others.
- The Goat ranks 2nd among the most naturally optimistic zodiac signs; it is gentle and kind-hearted.
- The Horse ranks 1st among the most naturally optimistic zodiac signs and can brighten the mood wherever it goes.
- This article draws on folk beliefs about zodiac personalities shared by mainland Chinese outlet 搜狐網.
Companies mentioned：搜狐網
Not broccoli or sweet potato leaves! Stanford study reveals '1 food category' that is better at fighting inflammation: all 19 indicators decline
A Stanford University School of Medicine study found that eating fermented foods can significantly increase gut microbiome diversity and lower 19 inflammation-related proteins, more than simply increasing dietary fiber. Family physician Hsu Shu-hua recommends combining fermented foods with a high-fiber diet to improve gut health.
Facts
- Stanford University School of Medicine conducted a 17-week study of 36 healthy adults, comparing the effects of a high-fiber diet with those of a diet rich in fermented foods.
- The high-fiber diet group increased daily fiber intake to about 45 grams, but saw no significant rise in overall gut microbiome diversity.
- The high-fermented-food diet group gradually increased consumption to an average of about 6 servings a day, significantly boosting gut microbiome diversity.
- The high-fermented-food diet group saw lower blood levels of 19 inflammation-related proteins, including interleukin-6 (IL-6).
- Persistently high levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) are associated with inflammatory processes in chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
How did people tell time without calendars or clocks in ancient times? They used 4 precise methods and were wiser than people today
This article explains how people in ancient times, without modern calendars or clocks, accurately determined the time and date by observing the phases of the moon and the sun's shadow, and using tools such as night watchmen, water clocks and incense clocks, demonstrating their wisdom in adapting to nature.
Facts
- People in ancient times mainly determined the date by the moon's phases: the new moon marked the beginning of the lunar month, while the full moon fell around the fifteenth day.
- Ancient people divided a day into twelve double-hours, each roughly equivalent to two modern hours.
- A sundial tells the time by using the sun's shadow and marked graduations to determine the hour.
- The traditional night was usually divided into five watches. Night watchmen announced the time in sequence, patrolled the streets and maintained order.
- A water clock measured time through the flow of water and changes in marked levels, and could be used continuously at night without sunlight.
Ko Chih-en appears on programs with Lu Chieh and Chen Tung-hao, taking the fight to the New Tide faction's monopoly and calling for a chance to serve Kaohsiung for 4 years
KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en gave consecutive interviews to Lu Chieh and Chen Tung-hao, taking on sensitive political issues head-on. She sharply criticized the New Tide faction for monopolizing resources and proposed municipal plans including a concert economy, airport development and equal treatment for former county districts, appealing to residents to give her 4 years to serve.
Facts
- Ko Chih-en plans to develop a complete entertainment industry chain to keep the economic benefits of concerts in the city.
- Ko Chih-en argues that the curfew restrictions at Kaohsiung International Airport should be lifted to allow 24-hour operations.
- Ko Chih-en pledged to establish an anti-bullying office and an office for equality between Kaohsiung’s urban and former county districts if elected.
- Ko Chih-en said Kaohsiung has lost 62,000 residents over the past 6 years and that its average life expectancy is 4.1 years lower than Taipei’s.
- Ko Chih-en criticized the New Tide faction for maintaining a hold on green energy and resources over the long term, creating a structure of vested interests.
Original11/5國際晚報｜太平洋海溫創1949年來新高颱風恐還沒完、台積電美國廠估2.5萬職缺社大速成搶人、川普挺赫格塞斯顧問卻放話換人
Original本文整理11月5日國際新聞重點，涵蓋太平洋海溫創紀錄引發颱風災情、台積電美國擴廠與人才培訓、民主黨擬審視對台軍售、川普政府內部人事爭議，以及OpenAI估值下修反映AI產業財務挑戰。
Facts
- Last month, sea temperatures in the equatorial Pacific were 4 degrees Celsius above normal, the highest level since records began in 1949.
- Original台積電美國廠估計未來約10年創造2萬5000個工作，亞利桑那州社區大學推出12週免費速成班搶人。
- Original白宮擱置了一筆140億美元的對台軍售，該軍售早已獲國會批准。
- OpenAI’s valuation in its latest fundraising round was cut from the previously stated $1.4 trillion to $1.25 trillion.
- Original中共政治局近來3人落馬，前委員馬興瑞被控收受鉅額賄賂。
- Original川普預言任期結束前將有4到6成的晶片製造落腳美國。
- The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the war with Iran has cost more than $38 billion, with costs rising by about $3 billion a month.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒、英國廣播公司、BBC、台積電、亞利桑那州社區大學、白宮、中共、OpenAI、Alphabet、微軟、亞馬遜、Meta、標普全球、百仕通、Anthropic、China Table、芝加哥全球事務學會、布魯金斯學會、世新大學管理學院、美聯社、華盛頓郵報、德國之聲
Tomorrow’s weather: Temperatures plunge by 10 degrees! A strong cold air mass follows, bringing 4 days of pounding rain; the forecast for the coming week is out
The Central Weather Administration forecasts that two surges of northeasterly monsoon winds will affect Taiwan over the coming week, bringing heavy rain to Yilan and Hualien and areas north of Miaoli, with localized lows dipping to 17 degrees.
Facts
- The Central Weather Administration forecasts that two surges of northeasterly monsoon winds will affect Taiwan over the coming week.
- The first surge of northeasterly monsoon winds will affect the area from tomorrow, Friday (6), through Saturday (7), with localized heavy rain possible in Yilan and Hualien.
- The second surge of northeasterly monsoon winds will strengthen on Sunday night (8), with colder air from Monday through Wednesday next week (9 to 11).
- Localized lows could fall to 17 or 18 degrees from Wednesday night through Thursday (the nights of the 11th and 12th).
- This year’s 30th typhoon, In-fa, is expected to soon become an extratropical cyclone and will have no impact anywhere.
Xinghong hosts reassuring seminar for landlords; Juan Mu-hua: Property investors should focus on net returns
Original星鴻租管舉辦房東座談會，專家阮慕驊與王則人強調投資房產應重視淨收益與現金流管理，並透過保險機制降低租賃風險。
Facts
- Original星鴻租管在台北張榮發基金會國際會議中心舉辦「房東安心專案」座談會。
- Using a home costing NT$20 million and renting for NT$40,000 a month as an example, Juan Mu-hua calculated a net yield of about 1.7%.
- Juan Mu-hua said that if a property is vacant for 1 month a year and expenses are deducted, NT$145,000 is lost from the NT$480,000 in rent shown on paper.
- Wang Tse-jen warned that landlords who change locks or cut off water or electricity themselves could face legal issues.
- Original座談會現場由新光產險頒發專業責任保險保單。
Companies mentioned：星鴻租管、新北市租服公會、新光產險
Original台股慘跌8000點賠到懷疑人生？專家安慰「隔壁棚重挫逾4成」：痛苦是比較出來的
Original台股近期劇烈震盪，波段跌幅逾8000點，今（5）日收盤41574點。專家葉育碩透過對比韓股逾4成的慘烈跌幅，安慰投資人台股指數跌幅相對較輕，旨在舒緩市場悲觀情緒。
Facts
- Taiwan stocks plunged from nearly 50,000 points, falling more than 8,000 points over the period.
- Taiwan stocks plunged 1,347 points at the close today (5), ending at 41,574.
- South Korea’s benchmark index fell from a yearly high of 9,385 points to about 5,400 points today, a decline of about 42.5%.
- The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index fell from a record high of 49,968 points to about 42,000 points today, a decline of about 15.9%.
- Financial expert Yeh Yu-shuo wrote on Facebook that pain is relative.
[After-hours Economics] Kidney problems? The wrong breakfast could lead to dialysis? Renowned doctor names 7 major pitfalls, with the top one eaten by many people every day!
Nephrologist Hung Yung-hsiang said on “After-hours Economics” that patients with chronic kidney disease face high risks from eating high-potassium health breakfasts, such as energy-boosting smoothies. He also shared a case in which a patient’s glomerular filtration rate rose by 20 points within half a year after changing their diet, and urged kidney patients to choose breakfast carefully.
Facts
- A patient with stage 4 chronic kidney disease saw their glomerular filtration rate rise by 20 points within half a year after changing their breakfast diet.
- A patient with stage 3 chronic kidney failure developed chest tightness and breathing difficulties after continuing to drink energy-boosting smoothies, with blood potassium reaching 6.8.
- High blood potassium can affect muscle and cardiac electrical activity and may be dangerous in severe cases.
- People with chronic kidney disease may need to limit potassium, phosphorus or protein, and should not simply follow the same health-food diet as the general population.
- Kidney patients should consult their medical team before drinking fruit and vegetable beverages and should not consume large amounts on their own.
Husband says, “Use your retirement savings to pay,” when his 81-year-old father is to move into a care home! His 52-year-old wife asks one question, and he never brings it up again
A 52-year-old Japanese woman, Yoko Ito, argued with her husband over his wish to use her retirement savings to pay for his father’s care home, highlighting the importance of financial planning for long-term care.
Facts
- Original日本生命保險文化中心2024年度調查顯示，機構照護的每月平均費用為13.8萬日圓。
- The average period of care was 55 months, or about 4 years and 7 months.
- Some 49.2% of respondents worry about bearing financial burdens while caring for parents or other elderly relatives.
- One-time care-related expenses, such as home renovations and buying a care bed, averaged 472,000 yen.
- Some 71.9% of respondents said they felt some degree of anxiety about possibly needing to care for their parents or other elderly relatives in the future.
Companies mentioned：THE GOLD ONLINE、日本生命保險文化中心
Original全聯「1平民蔬果」竟飆165元！網友驚呆買不下手：漲到我都不敢看
Original物價上漲導致民眾對食材成本有感，全聯牛番茄單盒售價達145至165元引發網友驚呆與熱議，許多人感嘆價格過高已影響日常採買習慣。
Facts
- Original全聯福利中心販售的產銷履歷牛番茄一盒售價為165元，約含4至6顆。
- Original全聯另一款牛番茄售價為145元，一盒約含4至5顆。
- Beefsteak tomatoes cost about NT$150 per catty at traditional markets in Taoyuan.
- One online user said beefsteak tomatoes can also cost NT$145 per catty at markets.
- The original poster’s child had not eaten tomato and egg stir-fry for a long time, but the price put them off buying tomatoes.
Companies mentioned：全聯福利中心、全聯
Explainer: Taiwan’s ranking is surprisingly high! Global “misery index” rankings are out; this is the world’s most miserable country
The 2025 Hanke Annual Misery Index ranked 178 economies worldwide. Venezuela topped the list amid severe inflation and high unemployment, while Taiwan, buoyed by strong GDP growth driven by semiconductors and AI, scored 2.1 and ranked as the world’s least miserable economy for the second year in a row.
Facts
- Steve Hanke, an economics professor at Johns Hopkins University in the United States, compiled the latest 2025 Hanke Annual Misery Index.
- Taiwan ranked 178th with an exceptionally low score of 2.1, making it the world’s “least miserable” economy for the second year in a row.
- The Hanke Annual Misery Index incorporates 4 indicators: inflation, unemployment, bank lending rates and real per capita GDP growth.
- Venezuela’s consumer prices rose 475.3% in 2025, and its unemployment rate reached 35.1%.
- Singapore ranked second from the bottom with a score of 2.6, while Thailand was third from the bottom with 3.1.
- Taiwan’s strong real per capita GDP growth and robust economic performance are linked to demand for semiconductors and AI hardware.
Companies mentioned：Visual Capitalist、風傳媒、台積電
More than 10,000 cases handled in four years, and a quality councilor for seven consecutive sessions! Tang Yong-yu launches campaign headquarters with a thousand supporters; Chen Chi-mai and Huang Wei-che join to show their support
Lai Juilong, the Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, and city councilor Tang Yong-yu held a joint campaign headquarters inauguration rally on the evening of the 4th, drawing about 1,000 supporters. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai and several other prominent political figures attended to show their support, demonstrating strong backing.
Facts
- Lai Juilong, the Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, and city councilor Tang Yong-yu held a joint campaign headquarters inauguration rally on the evening of the 4th beside Exit 8 of Formosa Boulevard Station.
- Over the past four years, Tang Yong-yu has handled more than 10,000 constituent service cases and has been rated a “high-quality councilor in questioning and oversight” by the Kaohsiung Civic Watchdog Union for 7 consecutive sessions.
- Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che and Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai jointly appeared to support Tang Yong-yu and Lai Juilong’s campaign.
- Tang Yong-yu has focused on issues including education, public childcare, labor rights, traffic safety, urban renewal and public facilities, and promoted improvements such as pedestrian railings in front of Kaohsiung Station, the Love River pumping station and the Urban Light Corridor.
- Nine candidates are vying for 5 seats in the Cianjin, Sinsing and Lingya electoral district. Election day is Nov. 28.
New book given away, not sold! Master Shi Fazhan reflects on 36 years of Buddhist connections and urges politicians to let their achievements speak for themselves
Venerable Master Shi Fazhan, founder of 詠采文化藝術基金會, launched the third volume of the trilogy “Praising the Virtue of All Beings,” which he self-financed, at the Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel on Nov. 4. The event shared insights from his research into feng shui and Buddhism and called on politicians to value their achievements and social responsibility.
Facts
- Venerable Master Shi Fazhan held a book launch at the Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel on Nov. 4, unveiling the third volume of the trilogy “Praising the Virtue of All Beings.”
- The trilogy “Praising the Virtue of All Beings” was self-financed by its creator, Venerable Master Shi Fazhan, founder of 詠采文化藝術基金會, and is given away, not sold.
- The second volume of the new book features forewords and recommendations by Qiu Chang-qi, president of the Confucian and Mencian Society, and Huang Shan-shan, former deputy mayor of Taipei.
- Original秉秝生醫董事長蔡侑翰與執行長蔡鈞州博士在發表會上分享經營體會。
- Master Shi Fazhan urged politicians to establish a solid foundation for governance and present concrete achievements for voters to assess.
Companies mentioned：詠采文化藝術基金會、秉秝生醫
Taiwan once had wild tigers! Elementary school student finds predator’s tooth, uncovering fossil secrets from 400,000 years ago
Original國立自然科學博物館證實台灣在40萬年前的更新世冰河時期曾有老虎及似劍齒虎活動，關鍵證據來自台南左鎮菜寮溪出土的牙齒化石，其中包含2006年由國小生發現並捐贈的珍貴老虎臼齒標本。
Facts
- In 2006, a fifth-grade elementary school student found a tiger molar fossil dating back about 400,000 years at Cailiao Creek in Zuozhen, Tainan.
- Original國立自然科學博物館古生物學家張鈞翔指出，距今約40萬年前台灣南部左鎮一帶曾有老虎活動。
- A 2022 National Taiwan University study confirmed that a group of saber-toothed cat-like animals once lived in Taiwan.
- Falling sea levels during the ice age formed a land bridge, allowing mammals from mainland Asia to migrate to Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：國立自然科學博物館、國立臺灣大學、美國加州大學柏克萊分校、臺北帝國大學、農業部所屬生物多樣性研究所、文化部典藏網、國立臺灣博物館、台中市育仁國小
Hsinchu City’s fourth Golden Rural Village selection announced: Haishan Community wins gold and heads to the national contest next year
The Hsinchu City Government held its fourth Golden Rural Village selection, with Haishan Community winning gold and set to represent the city in the national contest. Haibin and Shuiyuan won silver and bronze, respectively, while Jiadong and Gangbei were named quality rural communities, showcasing local character and sustainable development.
Facts
- The Hsinchu City Government held the awards ceremony for the fourth Hsinchu City Golden Rural Village competition on the 5th, with Mayor Ann Kao presenting the awards.
- Haishan Community stood out to win this year’s gold award and will represent Hsinchu City in the Ministry of Agriculture’s national Golden Rural Village competition next year.
- Haibin Community won silver, while Shuiyuan Community took bronze.
- Haishan Community has combined green care with horticultural therapy to create the warm and welcoming “Old Cured Meat Cafe.”
- A total of 26 communities have taken part in Hsinchu City’s rural regeneration process, and 9 communities have had rural regeneration plans approved.
- Jiadong Community and Gangbei Community were named quality rural communities.
- Shuiyuan Community is promoting water-environment initiatives and food and agriculture education, focusing on the history and culture of its irrigation canals.
Republicans seek a scapegoat after midterm rout! Retiring lawmaker plans to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth, but Trump remains firmly behind him
After the Republicans’ midterm election rout, party members have turned their attention to Defense Secretary Hegseth, accusing him of mishandling the strategy for the war against Iran. Rep. Massie plans to pursue impeachment and has Vice President Vance’s support, but President Trump continues to stand by Hegseth, who faces a serious investigation if Democrats take control of Congress.
Facts
- Some Republicans have blamed Defense Secretary Hegseth’s strategy for the war with Iran for the party’s historic midterm election defeat.
- The House of Representatives could vote on Hegseth’s impeachment as early as next week.
- Vice President Vance publicly said the Republicans lost the election because of the war.
- Kentucky Republican Rep. Massie is the main force behind the effort to impeach Hegseth.
- Massie was defeated in the 2026 Republican primary by Ed, a newcomer backed by Trump.
- Pentagon spokesman Parnell said Hegseth would not be deterred by politicians seeking partisan gain or launching investigations without evidence of wrongdoing.
- White House spokeswoman Leavitt criticized the Democratic caucus’s insistence on pursuing an investigation as an effort to advance radical left-wing policies.
The 4 zodiac signs most worth having as friends! Generous and easygoing, popular and trustworthy; knowing the No. 1 sign is a lifelong blessing
Citing a report by Sohu, this article says people born in the Year of the Goat, Horse, Dog or Pig make popular and trustworthy friends because they are considerate, warm, responsible and easygoing.
Facts
- According to a report by Sohu, people born under 4 zodiac signs are especially likely to win others over with their personalities.
- People born in the Year of the Goat are gentle, thoughtful and good listeners, and always make others feel at ease.
- People born in the Year of the Horse are warm, outgoing and sociable, and can quickly become friendly even with strangers.
- People born in the Year of the Dog value promises and are dependable, making them friends others can trust.
- People born in the Year of the Pig are easygoing and not inclined to quibble, making them comfortable to be around; they rank No. 1.
Taiwan stocks plunge for several days! 證交所 speaks out: They are still set to outperform global markets this year
Taiwan stocks have plunged for several consecutive days, drawing market attention. 證交所 then sought to reassure investors, saying that despite short-term volatility, the overall performance of Taiwan’s stock market this year is still expected to exceed the global average.
Companies mentioned：證交所
Graphic guide》You can tell the generation just by the name! From “Chih-ming” to “Cheng-en,” a look at Taiwan’s most common names by era
The Ministry of the Interior released name statistics for Year 112, showing significant shifts in Taiwanese names across generations. “Jia-hao” and “Shu-fen” top the nationwide lists, but among children born after Year 110, the most popular name for boys has shifted to “En-shuo,” while “Pin-yan” remains the top choice for girls, reflecting a move from traditional auspicious names toward a modern, minimalist style.
Facts
- The most common name among men in Taiwan is “Jia-hao,” shared by 14,038 people.
- Among women, “Shu-fen” ranks first, with 31,879 people.
- Among people born from Year 70 through Year 79, the most common name for men is “Jia-hao,” while “Ya-ting” is the most popular name for women.
- Among people born from Year 90 through Year 99, the most common name for men is no longer “Jia-hao” but “Cheng-en.”
- Among children born from Year 110 through the first half of Year 112, the most common name for boys has changed to “En-shuo.”
Eight major state-backed institutions》Taiwan stocks plunge 1,374 points! State-backed institutions buy 5,090 lots of 台玻 against the trend and sell nearly 10,000 lots of 華航; top 10 stocks on the support list revealed
Taiwan stocks plunged by more than 1,000 points today. The 8 major state-backed financial institutions bucked the trend, with net purchases of 5,090 lots of 台玻 leading the market, while they sold nearly 10,000 lots of 華航, showing a marked divergence between state-backed funds and foreign investors in some stocks.
Facts
- The Taiwan Weighted Index closed down 1,374.19 points at 41,574.72.
- The 8 major state-backed financial institutions recorded net purchases of 5,090 lots of 台玻 (1802) today, the largest net purchase in the market.
- The 8 major state-backed financial institutions recorded net sales of 9,887 lots of 華航 (2610) today, the largest net sale in the market.
- Foreign investors recorded net sales for the 6th consecutive trading day today, trimming holdings by NT$102.46 billion.
- Investment trusts recorded net purchases for the 18th consecutive trading day today, adding NT$22.531 billion.
- 華航 and 長榮航 together saw net sales of 13,949 lots by the 8 major state-backed financial institutions.
- The top 10 stocks bought by the 8 major state-backed financial institutions span financials, memory chips, panels and traditional industries.
Companies mentioned：台玻、臺企銀、華新、南亞、友達、華邦電、彰銀、聯電、力積電、台新新光金、華航、長榮航、寶成、亞泥、中華電、宏碁、玉山金、永豐金、中信金、聯合再生、兆豐金、國泰金、南亞科、禾伸堂、國巨*、台塑化
Ancient emperors had no worries about food or clothing, so why did many fail to live past 40? The fatal reason history textbooks never mention—not a penchant for women
Statistics by Dr. Zhang Hongjie of Fudan University show that nearly half of the 611 emperors in Chinese history died unnatural deaths, and their average lifespan was under 40. The article identifies 四 leading fatal causes: power struggles, lack of exercise, high-pressure lifestyles, and accidentally consuming toxic elixirs.
Facts
- From Qin Shi Huang to Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, historical records show that 44% of the 611 emperors died unnatural deaths.
- Emperors throughout Chinese history lived an average of under 40 years.
- Emperor Xiaoming of Northern Wei, Yuan Xu, was poisoned by his biological mother, Empress Dowager Hu.
- Liu Gong, the former 少 emperor of the Western Han dynasty, was killed by his grandmother, Empress Lü.
- Emperor Xiaowu of the Eastern Jin dynasty, Sima Yao, was smothered with bedding by a palace maid over a joke he made.
- Ancient elixirs were mainly made with highly toxic heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and arsenic.
- Except for emperors from minority groups such as the Qing and Yuan dynasties, who maintained traditions of horseback archery and hunting, most Han emperors got very little exercise each day.
Sinopac Bank hack explained | How did NT$41.76 million get transferred out? Has the money been returned? A look at the facts
Original永豐銀行因新網銀系統供應商設定漏洞遭駭客入侵，致418名客戶遭盜轉4176萬元。款項已全數退還，新版App下架，銀行將向廠商求償並配合監管調查。
Facts
- Original永豐銀行11月3日爆發大批帳戶遭盜轉，共418名客戶、427筆交易、總金額新台幣4176萬元。
- Original所有被盜轉的款項全數被轉進台北富邦銀行的同一個帳戶，且該帳戶已被凍結禁止提領。
- Sinopac Bank Chairman Tsao Wei-shih and President Chuang Ming-fu bowed in apology on the evening of Nov. 4, confirming that external hackers had exploited the new online banking transaction system vendor's security settings to gain access.
- On the afternoon of the incident, Sinopac Bank reimbursed affected customers in full for the principal and transaction fees, initially covering the payments itself.
- The Financial Supervisory Commission has ordered Sinopac Bank to submit a major incident report within 7 working days, by Nov. 12, to clarify the cause of the system abnormality and whether there were internal control failures.
- Most affected customers' national ID numbers begin with P. The hackers obtained valid accounts through random trial and error, and evidence indicates there was no personal data leak.
- The problem involved the new mobile banking app launched on July 22 this year. It has been taken down and disabled nationwide, while other online banking services and systems are operating normally.
Companies mentioned：永豐銀行、台北富邦銀行
A new museum is coming to Taiwan! “A 10-floor exhibition hall and a scenic restaurant” with an extensive collection; opening date and location revealed
Construction of the National Military Museum in Dazhi, Taipei, is 98.923% complete, and it is expected to open at the end of 2027. The museum will feature 6 major exhibition halls and an array of large military equipment, making it a national-level military specialty museum being established by the Ministry of National Defense.
Facts
- Construction of the National Military Museum is 98.923% complete.
- The National Military Museum is expected to open at the end of 2027.
- The National Military Museum has a total area of more than 15,000 ping.
- About NT$4.506 billion has been budgeted for construction of the National Military Museum, with about NT$839 million allocated for research, collections, and exhibition equipment.
- The National Military Museum has 7 above-ground floors and 3 underground floors.
- The atrium of the National Military Museum has a ceiling height of 30 meters.
- Construction of the National Military Museum officially began on May 21, 2021.
- The National Military Museum is planned to have 6 permanent exhibition halls.
Retired general says “Don't support the Black Bear!”; Tsang You-hsia had 75% of his monthly pension cut and now faces a case over alleged Chinese interference in the 2026 elections, with bail and travel restrictions
Former legislator Tsang You-hsia was released on bail and barred from leaving Taiwan after being detained over an alleged Chinese funding case involving the 2026 local elections. At the same time, calls have emerged from the Blue camp to “not support the Black Bear,” reflecting election anxiety.
Latest response after the Mainland Affairs Council denied Taiwan independence! Is Taiwan merely a province of China? Liang Wen-chieh lays it out: “We of course cannot accept this kind of 一個中國”
Responding to the Taiwan Affairs Office's call to abolish the Taiwan independence party platform, Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh explicitly rejected on Nov. 5 the Chinese Communist Party's definition of “一個中國,” which treats Taiwan as a province of China. He stressed that the current priority is preventing forced unification, not the Taiwan independence issue.
Facts
- Original國台辦發言人朱鳳蓮於11月4日發表聲明，要求民進黨廢棄台獨黨綱並回歸一個中國與九二共識。
- Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said at a press conference on Nov. 5 that Taiwan could not accept the “一個中國” concept that defines Taiwan as a province of China.
- Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen You-chung recently said that Taiwan has never had Taiwan independence as an option.
- Liang Wen-chieh reiterated that, for the Republic of China, there is no Taiwan independence issue under the current circumstances; rather, it faces the risk of forced unification.
- The Mainland Affairs Council said that Chinese scholars' proposals for the future content of 一國兩制 include conditions such as Taiwan having no military, the People's Liberation Army being stationed there, and rule by patriots.
Kao Chia-yu defends Shen Po-yang on child abuse claims, saying he was “just guessing”; Chen Hui-wen interrupts and mocks her as “Kao Aoyu”: Are there more cases in Taipei or Kaohsiung?
Kao Chia-yu defended Shen Po-yang on a program, saying he was “just guessing” when faced with child abuse allegations. Chen Hui-wen interrupted and mocked her as “Kao Aoyu,” while also questioning the comparison between Taipei and Kaohsiung.
Su Chiao-hui's sister's company draws controversy after receiving NT$45 million investment! TPP blasts Ministry of Finance for “refusing to provide documents”: How powerful is the Su family's official authority?
A NT$45 million investment in a company owned by Su Chiao-hui's sister has sparked controversy, with the Taiwan People's Party criticizing the Ministry of Finance for refusing to provide documents and questioning the Su family's official clout.
Why are paper houses and cars burned at Taiwanese funerals? It's not just superstition—the real purpose and thousand-year-old customs behind paper offerings
This article explores the Taiwanese funeral custom of burning paper offerings, saying it stems from the traditional belief of “treating the dead as one treated them in life” and is intended to ensure the deceased are cared for in the afterlife. The paper-offering culture has a history of a thousand years, evolving from ancient burial offerings to today's items, which include mobile phones and cars, reflecting the family's filial devotion and emotional attachment.
Facts
- The paper-offering tradition, also known as “paper crafting” or “paper modeling,” has a history of more than 1,000 years, with its roots traceable to ancient funeral and sacrificial rites.
- After papermaking was improved during the Eastern Han dynasty, paper began to be used to make ritual offerings, laying the foundation for paper crafting.
- After the paper-offering tradition was introduced to Taiwan, it gradually became popular during the Qing dynasty and was incorporated into life-cycle customs and seasonal rituals such as the seventh-day rites, religious ceremonies, and the Zhongyuan Festival.
- Traditional Chinese funeral culture is deeply shaped by the idea of “treating the dead as one treated them in life,” meaning that even after a loved one dies, the living continue to treat the deceased with respect and care.
- Common modern paper offerings include cars, televisions, mobile phones, computers, home appliances, and even large villas and mansions, reflecting how different generations imagine life.
A warming choice for early winter! MAGiC TOUCH teams up with 雞湯桑 for 8 Japanese-French fusion surf-and-turf dishes
MAGiC TOUCH and 雞湯桑 have teamed up for the first time, launching a winter-limited promotion from Nov. 10 to Jan. 18 next year. The menu combines Japanese cuisine and chicken white broth in 8 surf-and-turf dishes to warm diners up this winter.
Facts
- MAGiC TOUCH has partnered for the first time with Japanese chicken white broth restaurant 雞湯桑.
- The winter-limited collaboration, “來点雞湯桑幾壘！,” runs from Nov. 10 to Jan. 18 next year.
- The collaboration features 8 Japanese-French fusion surf-and-turf dishes.
- The collaboration dish “Salmon and Chicken White Broth Hot Pot” uses chicken white broth as its soup base and is served with seafood such as salmon, shrimp, and clams.
- MAGiC TOUCH has incorporated the “foam” technique commonly used in French cuisine, turning chicken white broth into light, creamy froth.
- The collaboration menu's “Lightly Spiced Sesame Chicken Noodles” features black pepper sous-vide chicken and chewy udon noodles.
- The collaboration menu's “Baked Creamy Seafood and Chicken Cup” is filled with tender chicken pieces and shrimp.
Companies mentioned：MAGiC TOUCH、點爭鮮、雞湯桑
Explainer: How much do the high-speed rail early-bird 65%, 8%, and 9% discounts save? Non-reserved seats aren't always the cheapest; a wrong choice costs an extra NT$480
Original台灣高鐵公布早鳥優惠票價資訊，指出自由座未必最省，台北至左營區間早鳥65折對號座較自由座全票便宜480元。早鳥票採限量配額銷售，分為65折、8折、9折三階段，最晚須於乘車日前5日購買。
Facts
- For example, a full-fare non-reserved seat from Taipei to Zuoying costs NT$1,445, while an early-bird reserved seat at the 65% fare costs just NT$965, saving NT$480 for a one-way trip.
- High-speed rail early-bird tickets are available until 5 days before the travel date, inclusive.
- Original早鳥票採限量配額銷售，提供65折、8折及9折三種優惠，65折售完後改售8折，8折售完再改售9折。
- The early-bird discount applies to one-way full-fare reserved seats in standard class. Tickets are sold under the passenger's name and may be used only by the person whose name is registered on the ticket.
- Domestic travelers aged 65 or older may purchase senior tickets at the 5% fare in accordance with the regulations.
Companies mentioned：台灣高鐵
Chanting, “Let Shen Po-yang and Su Chiao-hui both win—senior and junior partners working for the city!” Lai Ching-te: “We can watch this show for 4 more years”
Lai Ching-te commented on the “senior and junior partners working for the city” event, noting that support for Shen Po-yang and Su Chiao-hui to win remained strong and saying the political drama could play out for four more years.
Taiwan Railways announces 1 major new measure! It takes effect tomorrow, 11/6; if you miss it, “you won’t be able to board even with a ticket”—the latest rules at a glance
Taiwan Railways announced that, in line with TWCA’s cybersecurity policy, certificates for the old version of the e訂通 app will expire on 2026/11/5. Users must update to V2.2.5 or they will be unable to book tickets or check information through the app.
Facts
- Taiwan Railways’ existing online certificate will expire early at 11:59 p.m. on November 5, 2026.
- The update is being made to comply with the cybersecurity policy of 臺灣網路認證公司（TWCA）。
- Passengers who have not updated the app can still use the passenger portal, station ticket windows, ticket vending machines, and convenience stores to collect tickets.
- People who have already collected tickets by phone or received transferred tickets still need to update the app to display their boarding codes properly.
Companies mentioned：國營臺灣鐵路股份有限公司、臺灣網路認證公司、Apple、Google
Not 義美 or 及第! This is 萬家福’s most popular frozen dumpling: nutritious and delicious, with a highly distinctive flavor
萬家福 online shopping announced its TOP10 best-selling frozen dumplings, with the all-vegan toon dumplings taking first place. The result points to growing demand for distinctive flavors and vegetarian options; traditional pork dumpling brands such as 龍鳳 and 陶爸爸 also performed strongly.
Facts
- 萬家福 online shopping’s most popular frozen dumplings, ranked No. 1, are 般若 toon dumplings (vegan).
- 般若 toon dumplings (vegan) are priced at NT$129.
- 陶爸爸 handmade dumplings ranked second and fifth, with cabbage-and-pork and cilantro-and-pork flavors, respectively.
- The long-established brand 龍鳳 had 3 products make it into 萬家福’s top 10 most popular frozen dumplings.
- Nutritionist Kao Min-min said chive dumplings have the highest calorie count, while vegetable dumplings have the lowest.
- Online commenters suggested adding a spoonful of salt to the water when boiling frozen dumplings to keep them from breaking.
Companies mentioned：萬家福、家樂福、般若、陶爸爸、龍鳳、義美、達人上菜、東門興記、及第、里港、台糖、阿玉水餃、灣仔碼頭、全聯
How can air pollution be reduced? New Delhi, India, is trying this: doubling parking fees and requiring half of office workers to work from home
New Delhi, India, has launched a winter air pollution control plan running through February 2027. Measures to tackle smog include raising parking fees, requiring half of employees to work from home, and imposing strict vehicle controls. Experts welcomed the early planning but warned that pollution from other areas and weak enforcement could undermine its effectiveness.
Facts
- Delhi has a total population of more than 20 million and has long been ranked among the world’s most polluted cities.
- New Delhi’s winter air pollution control plan runs from November 1 through February 2027.
- The Delhi government has ordered businesses to arrange for 50% of their employees to work from home.
- Authorities in Delhi are using drones to monitor and broaden their investigations into possible violations of air pollution controls.
- India implemented the Bharat Stage vehicle emissions standards, developed with reference to EU rules, as early as 2000.
- India’s Supreme Court has allowed the sale and use of less-polluting environmentally friendly firecrackers during designated times for Diwali.
Original全台最長的高速公路是這1條！全長518公里、串聯16縣市超方便，蓋了17年才通車
This article introduces the basic information and engineering features of Taiwan’s longest freeway, National Freeway No. 3 (Formosa Freeway). The road is 518 kilometers long and links 16 cities and counties, aiming to ease congestion on National Freeway No. 1 and promote urban and rural development. The article details the origins of its name, engineering techniques used to overcome difficult geological conditions, and architectural designs that incorporate local culture and scenery.
Facts
- The main route of National Freeway No. 3 runs north from Dawulun in Anle District, Keelung City, to the Dapeng Bay terminus in Donggang Township, Pingtung County. The main route is 432 kilometers long, or 518 kilometers including its ring roads.
- National Freeway No. 3 passes through 16 cities and counties and 77 townships, towns, and districts, and has 358 bridges and 17 tunnels along its route.
- National Freeway No. 3 was assigned the number 3 rather than 2 because the naming convention gives odd numbers to north-south routes.
- The Gaoping River cable-stayed bridge on the southern section of National Freeway No. 3 has a single-pylon, single-plane asymmetrical design. Its pylon is 183.5 meters tall, making it the world’s second-longest and Asia’s longest asymmetrical single-pylon cable-stayed bridge.
- Most sections of National Freeway No. 3 were designed with at least three lanes. Lanes on at-grade sections are 3.75 meters wide, and the speed limit on some sections has been raised to 110 km/h.
Kaohsiung’s new banana brand TAIWAN BANANOVA arrives at 萬家福! “Chosen Bananas” promotes sustainable growing, while the “Banana Calendar” offers a new way to enjoy fruit
Original高雄市政府農業局輔導的境界果菜生產合作社推出全新香蕉品牌「TAIWAN BANANOVA」，其旗下「天選香蕉」與「蕉點日曆」於5日進駐萬家福量販。此舉結合永續栽培技術與創意消費體驗，旨在提升台灣香蕉品牌價值與市場能見度。
Facts
- Original高雄市政府農業局輔導境界果菜生產合作社打造全新香蕉品牌「TAIWAN BANANOVA台灣蕉新星」，並於5日舉辦品牌發表會。
- The innovative “Chosen Bananas” and “Banana Calendar” products have made their debut in 萬家福 hypermarkets.
- “Chosen Bananas” are grown using 新生永續’s patented invention (I822643), “Planting Method to Increase Soil Organic Matter and Carbon Sequestration.”
- The “Banana Calendar” packaging includes collectible, peel-off stickers exclusive to “蕉新星,” along with a stamp-collection poster.
- Kaohsiung City Agriculture Bureau Director Yao Chih-wang said the partnership aims to help more people see the innovation in Kaohsiung’s banana brands.
Companies mentioned：高雄市政府農業局、境界果菜生產合作社、萬家福
Hsinchu Meat Market’s 4 major construction projects drive its transformation! Yang Wen-ke inspects cold-chain processing and the digital electronic auction house
新竹肉品市場股份有限公司 held its year-end board meeting on the 5th, with Chairman Yang Wen-ke inspecting its 4 major construction projects and highlighting the market’s progress in transforming from a traditional industry into a digital, modern, and sustainable operation.
Facts
- 新竹肉品市場股份有限公司 held its year-end board meeting on the 5th, chaired in person by Chairman and Hsinchu County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke.
- Hsinchu Meat Market is advancing 4 core projects: digital electronic auctions, a modern slaughterhouse, a cold-chain processing facility, and an AI smart bidding system.
- Hsinchu Meat Market’s cold-chain processing facility has 2 blast freezers and 9 standard freezers, with a total storage capacity of 140 metric tons.
- The AI smart bidding system has entered the 2026 Presidential Hackathon.
- The general manager of Hsinchu Meat Market is Chan Hao-chih.
- Hsinchu Meat Market expects to begin supplying meat in six months, after obtaining the CAS certification for domestic fresh pork.
Companies mentioned：新竹肉品市場股份有限公司
Construction begins on Toufen Junior High School’s new teaching building; 30 more classrooms expected to be completed in early 118
With enrollment at capacity, Toufen Junior High School in Miaoli County has launched a second phase of campus construction. The county government is funding nearly NT$400 million for the project, which is expected to be completed in early 118 and add 30 classrooms. County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin has pledged a significant increase in the education budget to improve the learning environment.
Facts
- A groundbreaking ceremony for the second-phase teaching building at Toufen Junior High School was held on the 5th.
- The new teaching building has a total budget of NT$3億9316萬6800, funded entirely by the county government.
- The new teaching building is planned as a 5-story structure above 1 basement level, with 30 classrooms.
- Next year, the Miaoli County Government’s budget for school building renovations and educational facilities will rise from 52億 to 77億.
- Toufen Junior High School currently has 44 classes and nearly 1,200 students, and has been at capacity every year since the 107 school year.
Why do doctors wear white coats? It’s not to look cool! They used to wear black—here are 4 reasons why
This article explores why doctors switched from wearing black formal attire to white coats, linking the change to the rise of medical science and hygiene awareness in the late 19th century. White coats signal professionalism, make dirt easy to spot, build trust, and provide practical protection. In operating rooms, however, doctors switched to blue-green clothing to avoid visual afterimages.
Facts
- Before the 19th century, doctors wore black formal attire when seeing patients.
- Doctors’ white coats symbolize medicine’s transformation into a science-based profession.
- Operating rooms switched to blue-green clothing to prevent doctors from seeing green afterimages after looking at red blood.
- Modern white coats have several large pockets for carrying equipment such as stethoscopes and penlights.
Explainer》Why is an ID number 10 digits long? The first letter encodes the city or county, and the meanings of the remaining 9 digits explained
This article explains the 10-digit coding rules for Taiwan ID numbers, including the city or county code, gender, identity category, and check digit, as well as the system’s historical development and conditions for changing an ID number.
Facts
- On July 1, 1969, the government added 1 check digit to the existing 9 digits as part of the computerization of tax and financial records, creating the current 10-digit format.
- The letter at the beginning of a national ID number represents the county or city code where it was issued. For example, A represents Taipei City, B Taichung City, C Keelung City, D Tainan City, E Kaohsiung City and F New Taipei City.
- The 2nd digit of a national ID number indicates gender: 1 represents male and 2 represents female.
- The 3rd digit of a national ID number distinguishes a person's status at the time it was issued: 0 to 5 correspond to ordinary nationals, 6 to former foreign nationals or stateless persons, 7 to former nationals without household registration, 8 to former residents of Hong Kong or Macao, and 9 to former residents of mainland China.
- The national ID number system assigns one number to each person. In principle, the number does not change when a person moves, changes work locations or when a county or city is upgraded in status.
- The Ministry of the Interior said applications to change a national ID number may be made under relevant regulations if the final digit is 4, it contains 3 or more 4s that create an offensive-sounding pun or other special circumstances apply, or if the number has been used fraudulently.
NT$12,000 gone just like that! Overlook 1 rule while driving and you could face a hefty highway fine, even without speeding or crossing lane markings
This article explains the rules and penalties for using the inside lane of a national highway. Under the regulations, the inside lane is a passing lane. Small vehicles that fail to use it as required, such as by occupying it at low speed or not returning to their lane after passing, face fines ranging from NT$3,000 to NT$12,000.
Facts
- The inside lanes of national highways and expressways are passing lanes, primarily for vehicles to overtake.
- Small vehicles may use the inside lane at the maximum speed permitted on that section, provided they do not impede traffic.
- On sections of national highways with a maximum speed limit of 90 kilometers per hour or higher, small vehicles traveling below 80 kilometers per hour should generally use the outside lane.
- Cars that fail to use the correct lane on a highway or expressway may be fined NT$3,000 to NT$6,000.
- Drivers who have a safe distance after passing but fail to return to their original lane, thereby obstructing traffic in the passing lane, face an increased fine of NT$6,000 to NT$12,000.
王品's food-shopping site hit by a security incident! Data may have been accessed abnormally through an outsourced system. Have consumers' personal details been leaked?
A cybersecurity incident has hit the shopping website of 萬鮮, a subsidiary of 王品 Group, after an outsourced vendor's system was accessed abnormally. An investigation is underway to determine whether personal data was leaked.
Facts
- The shopping website of 萬鮮, a subsidiary of 王品 Group, is operated by an outside vendor. The vendor recently detected abnormal access to data on its system.
- 王品 announced the cybersecurity incident on the evening of the 4th and immediately blocked the abnormal access.
- 王品 said its shopping website is operating normally and has not experienced any service disruptions. It initially believes the incident will not have a significant impact on company operations.
- 王品's shopping website, Crazy Food, has posted an anti-fraud warning on its homepage, telling consumers that it will not proactively contact them to verify personal information.
- 王品 said it will seek compensation from the outsourced vendor if the investigation confirms there were losses.
- Recently, 永豐銀行 was also hit by an incident in which online banking users' deposits were stolen through unauthorized transfers. It confirmed the cybersecurity incident resulted from hackers exploiting a vendor's security configuration.
- Original日本無印良品10月30日公告官方App遭未經授權存取，最多約2726萬筆會員資料可能受到影響。
Companies mentioned：王品、萬鮮、永豐銀行、日本無印良品
Original知名背包品牌退出台灣！全台7據點熄燈「出清拍賣5折起」，最後營業日曝光
Original美國知名品牌LeSportsac因台灣藍鐘集團代理合約到期，宣布將於2026年12月31日結束在台百貨專櫃業務。全台7間實體門市將同步熄燈，期間推出5折起出清優惠，未來品牌是否更換代理商重返台灣市場尚未明朗。
Facts
- LeSportsac's agent in Taiwan is 台灣藍鐘集團. The agency agreement is expiring, and the company will end its agency business on December 31, 2026.
- LeSportsac's 7 department-store counters across Taiwan are expected to close simultaneously on December 31, 2026.
- OriginalLeSportsac實體門市於2026年11月5日至11月15日推出限時5折出清活動。
- LeSportsac was founded in New York, U.S., in 1974 and was brought to Taiwan by 台灣藍鐘集團 in 2001.
- LeSportsac currently has 7 physical department-store locations in Taiwan, in Taipei, New Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung.
Companies mentioned：LeSportsac、台灣藍鐘集團
Taiwan stocks plunge nearly 3,000 points! Why hasn't a margin-call crisis erupted? FSC's “key data” revealed
Original台股近日遭遇猛烈賣壓，加權指數一度狂瀉逾1,400點並失守42,000點，引發市場對融資斷頭潮的擔憂。然而實際數據顯示，融資追繳戶數與斷頭戶數均顯著下降，整戶擔保維持率反升至167.42%，顯示信用風險未如預期惡化。外資連續6日大規模賣超，累計賣超近1,500億元，而投信則逆勢連續18日買超，法人間分歧明顯。
Facts
- Original4日券商發出的融資追繳令僅840戶，較前一日減少446戶，降幅約34.7%。
- The market-wide overall collateral maintenance ratio rose by 1.89 percentage points on the 4th, against the trend, reaching 167.42%.
- Original外資4日大舉賣超台股1,498.99億元，借券放空張數同步增加32.7萬張。
- Original投信於5日買超225.31億元，寫下連續18個交易日買超紀錄。
Companies mentioned：三大法人、外資、投信、自營商、券商
KMT's claim that Kaohsiung is the worst of the six municipalities for child abuse backfires? City government cites statistics from the past 5 years, saying deaths were higher in these 2 cities
In response to the KMT's claim during the nine-in-one elections that Kaohsiung had the worst child abuse record among the six municipalities, the Kaohsiung City Government released statistics from the past 5 years to rebut the accusation. It said child deaths were actually higher in Taipei and New Taipei, seeking to clarify the facts and counter the political attack.
Where health management meets Dream of the Red Chamber! GAIAN unveils its Beauty Concept Gallery in Dazhi
Health management brand GAIAN unveiled its Beauty Concept Gallery at the Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei in Dazhi on November 4, combining cultural imagery from Dream of the Red Chamber with artistic creations to present its positioning at the intersection of health and aesthetics.
Facts
- GAIAN unveiled its Beauty Concept Gallery at the Grand Mayfull Hotel Taipei in Dazhi on November 4.
- GAIAN's brand philosophy is “Health as the foundation, with beauty flourishing alongside it.”
- YEWN founder Weng Disen presented the “Grand View Garden Bracelet,” inspired by Dream of the Red Chamber.
- Works by ceramic artist Wang Xiaojun are used for tea service and guest hospitality.
- The opening reception's “Grand View Garden Delicacies” pastries were designed by executive chef and creative director Lei Qiyu.
- Some art jewelry and ceramic works will be displayed at the Beauty Concept Gallery on a long-term basis.
- Sculptor Huang Minjun's works are displayed at the entrance, in the exhibition area and on the main stage.
Companies mentioned：GAIAN、YEWN
Online claim about recruiting environmental volunteers for the Shengang Mazu Park is false. Shengang Fu'an Temple urges the public to beware of scams
Shengang Fu'an Temple has clarified that a fake volunteer recruitment message recently circulated on Facebook. The message falsely invoked the opening ceremony of the Mazu Park, and its image was AI-generated. The temple reiterated that the ceremony will take place as scheduled on November 11 and urged the public to rely on information from its official Facebook page and stay alert to scams.
Facts
- Shengang Fu'an Temple clarified that fake accounts and an unidentified webpage have recently used its name to post volunteer recruitment messages.
- The Mazu statue and temple images in the recruitment ad circulating online were AI-generated and do not depict real scenes.
- The opening ceremony for the Shengang Mazu Park will be held on the morning of November 11.
- The Changhua County Government urged the public not to click suspicious links or provide personal information carelessly.
- Anyone who has provided personal information or made a payment should keep records and call 165 for advice.
Nantou County's 74th countywide athletic meet set to begin; torch relay across the county starts on the 5th
Nantou County's 74th countywide athletic meet is set to open at the county stadium on November 7. Deputy County Magistrate Wang Ruide and others lit the torch at Lantian Academy on the 5th, beginning a relay across the county. The event is large in scale, featuring 38 competitions and more than 14,000 participants, and aims to showcase sportsmanship and the inheritance of local culture.
Facts
- Nantou County's 74th countywide athletic meet will open with a grand ceremony at the county stadium on November 7.
- Deputy County Magistrate Wang Ruide and others lit the torch at Lantian Academy on the morning of November 5.
- The torch will be relayed through all 13 townships and cities in the county.
- This year's athletic meet features 38 competitions and more than 14,160 participants.
- This year, the Nantou team won 5 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze medals at the 115 National Games.
Deepening Taiwan-Germany ties: Lu Shiow-yen welcomes German Institute Taipei Director General Jens Rüger and delegation
German Institute Taipei Director General Jens Rüger and his delegation visited Taichung on the 4th and were received by Mayor Lu Shiow-yen. The two sides discussed potential cooperation in trade, semiconductor talent development and the drone industry, and reviewed the results of a visit to Germany, with the aim of deepening Taiwan-Germany ties.
Facts
- Director-General Di Jiaxin of the German Institute Taipei, accompanied by Lan Yihua, chief representative and director of the German Trade Office Taipei, and others, visited Taichung on the 4th and was hosted at a luncheon by Mayor Lu Shiow-yen.
- During a visit to Germany in June this year, the Taichung City Government team signed a memorandum of understanding on international exchange and cooperation with Görlitz County in the German state of Saxony.
- Director-General Di Jiaxin said Taichung and Germany have strong complementarity and cooperation potential in the precision machinery and drone industries.
- Director Lan Yihua invited Taichung industry representatives to attend Embedded World 2027, an exhibition on embedded electronics and industrial computer applications, to be held in Nuremberg, Germany, next March.
- Mayor Lu Shiow-yen praised the German side and TSMC’s Taichung Science Park facility for working together on the Taiwan-Germany Semiconductor Talent Development Program.
- At the inaugural exhibition held in March this year at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center, the German Pavilion was the largest exhibit by a single country.
- Lu Shiow-yen thanked Director Lan Yihua for holding the German Beer Festival in Taichung for 2 consecutive years, fostering exchanges between Taiwanese and German businesses.
Canada Goose Debuts Après Collection, Bringing Retro Plaids to the Holiday Season
OriginalCanada Goose推出由Haider Ackermann設計的Après雪後系列，引入復古格紋與短版輪廓，並在新光三越特定門市販售節慶選品。
Facts
- Canada Goose has launched its new Après collection, created by Creative Director Haider Ackermann.
- The Après collection combines retro motifs such as Fair Isle knitwear, checkerboards, and red-and-black plaid.
- The Après collection comes in glacier blue, glacier forest green, and burnt ochre red.
- OriginalAprès雪後系列已於新光三越A9一樓專門店限定上市。
- OriginalHoliday Gift節慶送禮精選於新光三越A9一樓專門店及新光三越台中限定店同步登場。
Companies mentioned：Canada Goose、新光三越
Enhancing Construction Site Safety: Taichung Labor Affairs Bureau and Indigenous Affairs Commission Join Forces to Strengthen Workplace Safety Education
The Taichung City Government Labor Affairs Bureau and the Indigenous Peoples Affairs Commission have joined forces to hold training sessions for Indigenous workers, helping participants obtain Taiwan Occupational Safety Cards. Since the program expanded in 114, it has held 98 sessions, with 5,751 attendances, strengthening workplace safety awareness.
Facts
- The Taichung City Government Labor Affairs Bureau and the Indigenous Peoples Affairs Commission held a training session for Indigenous workers on the 5th.
- Since Taiwan Occupational Safety Card training expanded in 114, a total of 98 sessions have been held, with 5,751 attendances.
- Starting July 1, 116, construction workers must complete Taiwan Occupational Safety Card training before entering construction and renovation worksites.
- Training for general construction workers has been held in 80 sessions, with 4,668 attendances.
- Training for agencies overseeing city government projects has been held in 12 sessions, with 754 attendances.
- Instructor training has been held in 6 sessions, with 329 attendances.
- Labor Affairs Bureau Director Lin Shu-yuan said the city government promotes workplace safety education based on the principle that prevention is better than punishment.
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Democrats’ “Blue Wave” Rewrites the U.S. Stock Market Playbook: A Guide to Potential Winners and Losers
The U.S. Democratic Party regained control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, prompting Wall Street to reassess investment winners and losers. Funds are shifting toward small-cap stocks, AI data centers face regulatory hurdles, and risks for import-dependent industries remain.
Facts
- The U.S. Democratic Party scored a sweeping victory in the midterm elections, regaining control of both the House and Senate.
- Funds are shifting from large-cap growth stocks to small-cap stocks, and to industries outside technology, internet, media, and telecommunications.
- Democratic control of Congress could slow the construction pace of 800 to 1,000 data centers planned across the United States.
- Evercore ISI analysts named 安費諾, Arista Networks, 蘋果, 思科, and 摩托羅拉解決方案 as stocks with defensive appeal.
- If the S&P 500 does not fall in either the 3rd or 4th quarter of a midterm election year, it gains an average of about 6.2% the following year.
- The Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose tariffs.
Companies mentioned：加拿大皇家銀行資本市場、Yorkville Ives、Evercore ISI、RenMac、安費諾、Arista Networks、蘋果、思科、摩托羅拉解決方案
Pick Up and Send Packages in Your Own Neighborhood! 全家 Launches a New Community Logistics Service
全家 has launched its “Community Pickup” service, integrating with a smart community platform to expand its logistics network to more than ten thousand communities. It offers a fourth logistics option, with a shipping fee of 60 yuan, designed to meet consumers’ needs for short-distance, affordable, and flexible delivery.
Facts
- 全家 announced the launch of its new logistics service, “Community Pickup,” on the 5th, in partnership with smart community service platform 智生活.
- The “Community Pickup” service is the first to offer 4 shipping and pickup modes: community-to-store, community-to-community, store-to-community, and e-commerce-to-community.
- 全家 currently operates more than 4,500 stores across Taiwan as logistics hubs. With the addition of “Community Pickup,” its network will expand to more than ten thousand partner communities.
- The “Community Pickup” service has the same shipping fee as convenience stores: 60 yuan.
- 全家 General Manager Hsieh Tung-tu said 全家 has spent more than 20 years creating a uniquely Taiwanese convenience logistics lifestyle based on the dual options of store pickup and home delivery.
- Original未來流通研究所推估今年台灣電商物流市場規模將首度突破500億元，整體包裹數量估達18.2億件。
- 全家 aims to capture the opportunity in community parcels, a market of more than 100 million shipments annually.
Companies mentioned：全家、智生活、好賣+、SHOPLINE、CYBERBIZ、全電商、牧羊人集團、汪喵星球、金石堂、綠界科技、藍新科技、艾立供應鏈、中保好生活、未來流通研究所
泓德能源 Launches Share Buyback Plan, Proposes Spending NT$744 Million to Repurchase 8,000 Lots
泓德能源 announced its second share buyback plan, proposing to spend NT$744 million to repurchase 8,000 lots of shares. The company also reported business progress in Taiwan, Japan, and Australia, and expects revenue at subsidiaries 星星電力, 星舟快充, and 太德電池系統 to grow substantially, signaling confidence in future market expansion.
Facts
- 泓德能源’s board resolved to launch its second share buyback plan, with plans to repurchase 8,000 lots of common shares for up to NT$744 million.
- In Taiwan, the projected volume of solar and energy storage projects under construction in 2027 is 335MW.
- Australia is expected to have 776MW of projects starting construction. A large-scale solar-plus-storage project in South Australia is expected to begin generating equipment sales revenue in the second half of 2027.
- 星星電力 forecasts revenue of NT$2.53 billion in 2026, potentially reaching NT$5.373 billion in 2027.
- 星舟快充 forecasts revenue of about NT$90 million in 2026, up 2 times year on year, and expects it to grow by more than 6 times in 2027.
- 太德電池系統 is targeting revenue of NT$310 million in 2027, with a forecast doubling to NT$650 million by 2029.
Companies mentioned：泓德能源、星星電力、星舟快充、太德電池系統
National Defense Medical University Partners with 宏達電 to Explore New Models for Smart Healthcare and Education
宏達電’s DeepQ team and National Defense Medical University have signed an MOU to combine AI smart glasses with software systems and explore new models for smart healthcare and education, aiming to improve the quality of military medical personnel training and education.
Facts
- 宏達電’s medical AI team, DeepQ, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with National Defense Medical University.
- National Defense Medical University President Lin Chih-yuan holds the rank of major general.
- 宏達電’s stock ticker is 2498-TW.
- The partnership will explore integrating the HTC VIVE Eagle AI smart glasses.
- DeepQ previously helped a central health agency build 疾管家.
- 宏達電 Vice President Lu Chia-te.
- DeepQ is developing applications including virtual-person simulated conversations and video-based scoring of medical procedures.
Companies mentioned：宏達電、DeepQ
Mixed Results for Japan’s 2 Entertainment Giants: Sony Profit Surges, 任天堂 Earnings Fall
A memory chip shortage has produced mixed results for 索尼 and 任天堂. 索尼 benefited from its film and diversified businesses, with operating profit well above expectations and an upgraded earnings outlook. 任天堂’s core profit fell amid a lull in major game releases, but its net profit still grew.
Facts
- 索尼’s second-quarter operating profit rose 45% year on year to 622.3 billion yen, beating market estimates.
- 任天堂’s second-quarter operating profit fell 16% year on year to 73.9 billion yen, missing market expectations.
- 索尼 raised its full-year profit outlook by 9%.
- 任天堂’s net profit for the first half rose 11% year on year to 220.9 billion yen.
- 任天堂 maintained its target of selling 16.5 million Switch 2 units for the full year.
- 索尼’s PlayStation 5 shipments fell to 2.6 million units in the second quarter.
Companies mentioned：Sony、索尼、任天堂、Kantan Games
Strong AI Demand and M&A Benefits Lift 貿聯 October Revenue to NT$11.8 Billion, a Record and First Above NT$10 Billion
貿聯-KY's revenue in October 2023 reached NT$11.846 billion, surpassing NT$10 billion for the first time, mainly due to strong demand in the AI and semiconductor sectors and contributions from the acquisition of Interplex Datacom's business.
Facts
- 貿聯-KY's October revenue was NT$11.846 billion, surpassing NT$10 billion for the first time in a single month and reaching a record high, up 26.9% month on month and 80% year on year.
- Revenue for the first 10 months totaled NT$83.811 billion, up 44% year on year.
- In October, continued investment in AI infrastructure and advanced semiconductor manufacturing supported sustained strong demand for high-performance computing (HPC) and semiconductor capital equipment.
- A full month's revenue contribution from the acquired Interplex Datacom business lifted overall revenue.
- In U.S. dollar terms, October revenue was US$369 million, up 25.55% month on month and 72.27% year on year；revenue for the first 10 months totaled US$2.636 billion, up 41.61% year on year.
Companies mentioned：貿聯-KY、Interplex Datacom
Revenue Flash - 鴻華先進-創 (2258) October revenue of NT$1.645 billion, up 1346.14% year on year
鴻華先進-創 (2258-TW) reported October 2026 revenue of NT$1.645 billion, surging 1346.14% year on year, signaling strong operating performance, mainly on growth in electric vehicle technology research and development and vehicle manufacturing.
Facts
- 鴻華先進-創 (2258-TW) reported revenue of NT$1.645 billion in October 2026.
- 鴻華先進-創 (2258-TW)'s revenue in October 2026 was up 1346.14% year on year.
- 鴻華先進-創 (2258-TW)'s revenue in October 2026 was up 53.82% month on month.
- 鴻華先進-創 (2258-TW)'s cumulative revenue for January-October this year was NT$6.531 billion.
- 鴻華先進-創 (2258-TW)'s cumulative revenue for January-October this year was up 77.13% year on year.
Companies mentioned：鴻華先進-創
A wave of margin calls sets off a full-scale rout！The share of the market above its monthly moving average plunges to a record low；when will a relief rally follow the storm？
Margin calls triggered a broad-based sell-off in Taiwan stocks, sending the market sharply lower as trading value surged. The share of the market above its monthly moving average fell to a record low of 3%-4%. Analyst 智霖 said extreme oversold indicators were in place and that a short-term rebound was possible if margin balances declined tonight. Investors were advised to keep cash on hand and wait for selling pressure to settle.
Facts
- The Taiwan Stock Exchange weighted index plunged 1374.19 points at the close to 41574.72 points, with trading value surging to NT$926.024 billion.
- The share of stocks trading above their monthly moving averages plunged to just 3% to 4%, an extremely oversold level by historical standards.
- 聯發科 and 台達電 plunged 6.86% and 7.38%, respectively, highlighting heavy selling pressure on growth stocks in the electronics sector.
- International safe-haven funds remain concentrated in defensive value stocks, sharply limiting rebounds in growth stocks in the electronics sector.
- Taiwan's VIX fear index also neared an extreme historical level, reflecting intense panic selling.
Companies mentioned：凱旭投顧、台積電、聯發科、台達電
A final push to find the bottom！！Strength amid weakness；buy stocks unfairly sold off, buy value, buy quality performers
倫元投顧 analyst 陳學進 said Taiwan stocks plunged below 42,000 points amid U.S. political shifts and a decline in the semiconductor index, while foreign investors continued to sell. The article recommended that investors focus on quality stocks in CPO, PCB and AI cybersecurity once the market enters the final bottoming phase, and adopt a buy-on-dips strategy.
Facts
- Taiwan stocks plunged 1,374 points at the close to 41,574 points, with trading value of about NT$926 billion.
- Foreign investors sold a net total of more than NT$614.4 billion over 6 consecutive trading days.
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 3.13%.
- Taiwan stocks fell to an intraday low of 41,513 points, officially breaking below the 42,000-point mark.
- In the three previous cases when Taiwan stocks fluctuated by more than 1,800 points intraday in a single day, the subsequent average performance was positive.
Companies mentioned：倫元投顧、群益投信
Making every dollar count！Tech giants reshape their AI strategies：Google offers voluntary departures, while 蘋果 cuts employees' token allowances
Google and 蘋果, two major technology companies, have recently introduced cost-control measures. Google is offering voluntary departure programs in multiple countries to optimize resource allocation toward AI, while 蘋果 is cutting employees' budgets for AI tools, signaling a reassessment across the industry of returns on AI investment.
Facts
- Google's voluntary departure program offers one month's salary for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 12 months.
- 蘋果 has cut the daily AI spending allowance for some engineers from US$300 to US$200.
- 微軟 offered voluntary departure programs to 60,000 employees last week to control costs.
- The daily AI spending cap for some non-engineering departments may be cut from US$100 to US$25.
Companies mentioned：Alphabet、Google、蘋果、微軟、高盛
〈遠傳 earnings call〉Multiple growth engines drive Q3 revenue and EBITDA to record highs for the period
遠傳 (4904-TW) reported third-quarter results, with revenue and EBITDA both reaching record highs for the period, supported by 5G upgrades and growth in digital services. After-tax net profit also hit a period record, and the company achieved 110% of its financial forecast for the first three quarters.
Facts
- 遠傳's third-quarter revenue was NT$29.761 billion, up 12.77% year on year.
- 遠傳's third-quarter EBITDA was NT$10.09 billion, a record high for the period.
- 遠傳's third-quarter after-tax net profit was NT$3.674 billion, a 21-year high for the period.
- 遠傳's 5G penetration among monthly plan subscribers exceeded 50% in the third quarter.
- 遠傳's digital entertainment revenue for the first three quarters rose 26% year on year.
- 遠傳's project delivery revenue for the first three quarters rose 21% year on year, while the value of new contracts grew 71%.
- 遠傳’s telemedicine service has nearly 40% market share at medical centers
Companies mentioned：遠傳
Research firm：TV, monitor and laptop panel prices expected to hold steady in November as weak demand limits increases
TrendForce released its November panel price forecast, saying prices for TV, monitor and laptop panels will remain flat as weak demand and limited production adjustments leave little near-term momentum for price increases.
Facts
- TV, monitor and laptop panel prices will all remain flat in November.
- Major TV brands' procurement momentum is expected to fall about 5% quarter on quarter in the fourth quarter.
- Overall monitor panel shipments are expected to fall 9% quarter on quarter in the fourth quarter.
- Demand from major laptop panel brand customers is forecast to plunge by more than 20% in the fourth quarter.
- Facing pressure from both costs and demand, panel makers are keeping prices flat as a balance acceptable to both sides.
Companies mentioned：TrendForce
宏碁 announces senior management changes, appointing 薄占平 as COO and 徐瑞慶 as CTO
宏碁 announced senior management changes, with 薄占平 taking over as COO and 徐瑞慶 appointed CTO to strengthen operational management and technology research and development strategy. The appointments took effect immediately.
Facts
- 薄占平 joined 宏碁 in 2005 and has worked at the company for about 20 years.
- 徐瑞慶 joined 宏碁 in 2003 and has 28 years of experience in research and development and design.
Companies mentioned：宏碁
Original外資賣超1024億元創歷史第十大 狂砍00406A 17萬張、0050 7.2萬張
Original台股今日大跌3.2%失守42,000點，外資單日賣超逾千億元創歷史新高之一，主要拋售00406A與元大台灣50等ETF，三大法人合計賣超逾千億元。
Facts
- Taiwan stocks closed at 41,574.72 points today, down 1,374.19 points, or 3.2%.
- Original外資賣超1,024.61億元，創歷史第十大
- Original外資主要賣超00406A 17萬張
- Original投信買超225.31億元，呈連十八買
- The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$123.456 billion today.
Companies mentioned：外資、投信、自營商、華航、長榮航、寶成、台塑化、中華電、華新、聯電、中信金、台新新光金、兆豐金、南亞、國泰金、華南金、元大金、台積電、南亞科、禾伸堂、國巨、矽格、緯穎、統一證、景碩、台玻、00406A主動中信台灣收益、00712復華富時不動產、00953B群益優選非投等債、00753L中信中國50正2、00981A主動統一台股增長、00403A主動統一升級50、009828中信台日韓PCB、00400A主動國泰動能高息、00992A主動群益科技創新、0052富邦科技、00984D主動聯博全球非投、00945B凱基美國非投等債、元大台灣50、華邦電
〈致伸 earnings call〉Q3 profit falls to NT$390 million, down quarter on quarter and year on year；EPS NT$0.83 as a weak PC market and soaring component prices weigh on earnings
致伸 reported Q3 results, with after-tax net profit falling both quarter on quarter and year on year to NT$390 million and EPS at NT$0.83. Earnings fell short of expectations amid a weak PC market and rising component costs.
Facts
- 致伸's third-quarter after-tax net profit was NT$390 million, down 33.5% quarter on quarter and 45.7% year on year.
- 致伸's third-quarter revenue was NT$18.23 billion, up 5.9% quarter on quarter and 14.8% year on year.
- 致伸's third-quarter gross margin was 13.4%, down 1.4 percentage points quarter on quarter and 3.6 percentage points year on year.
- 致伸's cumulative revenue for the first three quarters was NT$51.36 billion, up 13.5% year on year.
- 致伸's automotive sensing module projects are expected to gradually ramp up from 2027.
Companies mentioned：致伸、致伸(4915-TW)
Revenue flash: 鴻海 (2317) October revenue reached NT$1.31 trillion，up 45.73% year over year
鴻海(2317-TW) reported October 2026 revenue of NT$1.31 trillion，up 45.73% year over year，marking a strong performance。Revenue for the first 10 months totaled NT$8.98 trillion，up 40.4% year over year，showing strong operating momentum。
Facts
- 鴻海's October 2026 revenue was NT$1.31 trillion，up 45.73% year over year
- Revenue for January-October this year totaled NT$8.98 trillion，up 40.4% year over year
- The 3 major institutional investors had combined net buying of +20081 lots over the past 5 days
- Foreign investors had net buying of +6626 lots over the past 5 days
- Investment trusts had net buying of +5430 lots over the past 5 days
- Dealers had net buying of +8025 lots over the past 5 days
- 鴻海's latest share price is NT$235
Companies mentioned：鴻海、鴻海(2317-TW)
U.S. midterm elections bring a change in power；龔明鑫 says there is no need to worry：Trump controls the executive branch，and attitudes toward tariffs and Taiwan remain consistent
Economics Minister 龔明鑫 said regarding the results of the U.S. midterm elections that authority over Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade cooperation remains with the executive branch，and that the friendly stance toward Taiwan remains consistent regardless of changes in the partisan makeup of Congress。He stressed that the Taiwan-U.S. semiconductor supply chain is efficient and robust，and that 經濟部 will continue to advance mutually beneficial projects，including a tariff agreement，a Texas complex and investment in Alaska natural gas，to ensure Taiwan's central role in industry。
Facts
- Economics Minister 龔明鑫 spoke to reporters before a 經濟部 meeting on the 5th，discussing the potential impact of the U.S. midterm elections on Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade cooperation。
- 龔明鑫 said authority over U.S. tariff policy rests with the executive branch and the president，and Congress would need a two-thirds majority to overturn it。
- The U.S.-Taiwan double taxation avoidance agreement has passed the House of Representatives；the Senate has not voted on it solely because of scheduling issues。
- 台積電's stock tickers are 2330-TW and TSM-US，and its investment in the United States has drawn market attention。
- 龔明鑫 said the Taiwan-U.S. semiconductor supply chain has been the most efficient and produced the most significant results globally over the past several decades。
- Bilateral economic and trade cooperation between Taiwan and the United States is built on a mutually beneficial foundation，with a highly consistent friendly stance toward Taiwan。
- The Texas complex and Alaska natural gas investment plans can deepen bilateral industrial cooperation and create local jobs。
Companies mentioned：台積電、經濟部
Is the Taiwan dollar set for a rebound from its lows？The FX chief offers his take on recent currency market conditions
Central bank FX chief 蔡烱民 commented on fluctuations in the Taiwan dollar，saying foreign investors' net selling has eased and year-end corporate foreign exchange sales will help relieve pressure。He stressed that Taiwan's fundamentals are solid，aiming to stabilize market confidence。
Facts
- The Taiwan dollar saw record trading volume today (5)，with turnover at Taipei Forex Inc. reaching US$3.656 billion。
- The Taiwan dollar briefly weakened to 32.985 per U.S. dollar，its lowest level since April last year。
- Central bank FX chief 蔡烱民 said foreign investors' net selling has been easing in recent days。
- 蔡烱民 said the factors behind the Taiwan dollar's depreciation so far this year account for about 4%。
- Central bank FX chief 蔡烱民 observed that companies have increased their foreign currency sales in recent days。
Companies mentioned：中央銀行
U.S. midterm elections end；historical data reveal how chip stocks may perform over the next year
《The Motley Fool》 analyst Daniel Sparks said historical data show chip stocks have an 87.5% chance of rising in the year after midterm elections。But with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index already up sharply before this election，its performance is expected to be more moderate，and investors are advised to focus on AI fundamentals。
Facts
- In the year after the past 8 midterm elections，chip stocks rose 87.5% of the time，with an average gain of 42%。
- When the index plunged in the year before an election，chip stocks surged by an average of 68% in the following year。
- Before the 2026 midterm elections，the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged about 46% in the preceding 12 months。
- Over the 6 months after an election，all of the past 8 cycles posted positive returns，ranging from 8% to 48%。
- The index rose in the year before the 2006，2010 and 2014 elections；these 3 were the 3 weakest post-election years on record。
- The only year in which the index fell in the year after an election was 2006，when it declined 5%。
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has pulled back about 28% from its June record high，but remains at a relatively high base。
Companies mentioned：The Motley Fool
Bitcoin defies the trend and rises！Democratic control of Congress may bring tighter regulation；Trump-linked meme coin plunges 20% in a day
Foreign media reports say Trump-linked meme coins plunged amid market concerns over tighter regulation and conflicts of interest after Democrats won a majority of seats in Congress。The Trump coin (TRUMP) fell more than 20%，and the total market capitalization of political meme coins shrank 16%。
Facts
- Cryptocurrencies linked to U.S. President 川普 plunged after Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections。
- Official Trump (TRUMP)，the Trump coin，briefly fell to US$1.27 during trading on the 5th，down 20.02% in 24 hours。
- WLFI，the native token of World Liberty Financial，a decentralized finance project backed by the Trump family，fell 5.89% to US$0.048。
- The combined market capitalization of other politically themed meme coins，including First Lady 梅蘭妮亞's，shrank about 16% in a day to US$480 million。
- A Congress controlled by Democrats would make it harder to pass industry-backed deregulation bills such as the 《Clarity Act》。
Companies mentioned：CoinMarketCap、Manatt律師事務所
Original華通前3季賺51.83億元年增2成EPS 4.31元 將發CB籌資180億元
Original華通公布2026年前三季獲利年增2成，EPS 4.31元。為滿足AI與衛星產品需求，決議發CB籌資180億，並連續三年資本支出超200億。
Facts
- 華通's after-tax net profit for the first 3 quarters of 2026 was NT$5.183 billion，up 20.52% year over year，with earnings per share of NT$4.31。
- 華通's board resolved to issue unsecured convertible bonds (CB) to raise NT$18 billion。
- 華通 plans to keep capital spending above NT$20 billion annually for 3 consecutive years from 2026 to 2028。
- 華通's October 2026 revenue reached NT$8.783 billion，up 24.74% year over year，a monthly record。
- 華通's after-tax net profit for the third quarter of 2026 was NT$2.2 billion，up 48.48% from the previous quarter。
Companies mentioned：華通、Starship
鴻海's October revenue hits record monthly high of NT$1.3 trillion；Q4 AI-related demand continues to grow
Original鴻海2023年10月營收創單月新高，達1兆3,053億元，年增45.73%。第四季AI業務持續成長，ICT產品旺季帶動營運，整體表現符合市場預期。
Facts
- Original鴻海10月營收1兆3,053億元，月增12.66%、年增45.73%，改寫歷年單月新高
- Original累計前10月營收達8兆9,751億元，年增40.4%，創歷年同期新高
- AI-related operations continued to grow in the fourth quarter，while peak-season demand for ICT products supported overall performance，which met market expectations
- In October，the consumer smart products and computer terminal product categories saw strong growth，driven by increased pull-in momentum and higher shipment prices
- The cloud and networking products category declined slightly month over month amid the consignment model，tight material supplies and new products entering mass production
Companies mentioned：鴻海(2317-TW)
How do Americans view the midterm election results？Income determines attitudes，with wealthier people happier
A YouGov poll found that voters across income groups generally viewed the U.S. midterm election results positively，with middle- and high-income voters and young voters from minority groups more optimistic。
Facts
- A YouGov poll conducted Wednesday (4) found that 26% of voters were “elated” by the election results，while another 30% said they were “happy”。
- Half of low-income voters expressed these positive feelings，while middle- and high-income voters were even more optimistic。
- Voters aged 18 to 44 were more satisfied with the results than older voters，and Black and Hispanic voters were also happier than White voters。
- Psychotherapist Medina said that when she learned the midterm election results，“I woke up filled with joy and hope，looking forward to things changing and getting better。”
- Self-employed consultant Jaramillo considers inflation one of the issues she cares most about when voting，and hopes programs such as medical assistance can be strengthened again。
漢康 joins hands with Kaohsiung Medical University to sign MOU，deepening cooperation on clinical research into new cancer drugs
漢康生技 and Kaohsiung Medical University signed an MOU to combine their strengths in drug development and clinical expertise，jointly assess the potential for collaborating on clinical trials of new cancer drugs，build research experience and support subsequent drug development。
Facts
- 漢康-KY announced that its subsidiary 漢康生技 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with 高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院.
- The two sides will combine 漢康's innovative drug development experience with 高醫's clinical expertise in gastrointestinal cancers to explore clinical trial collaborations.
- 漢康's lead drug candidates are undergoing Phase 1b and 2a clinical trials in Taiwan, the United States and elsewhere.
- 漢康's clinical trials cover solid tumors including gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer and colorectal cancer.
- Clinical research data at this stage remain preliminary, and the drugs' efficacy and safety have yet to be confirmed in follow-up studies.
Companies mentioned：漢康-KY、漢康生技、高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院
日月光 pours NT$123.7 billion into expanding AI and HPC packaging and testing capacity; 3 major initiatives total nearly NT$3 trillion
日月光半導體, 台灣圓益石英 and 同興實業 will invest a combined NT$126.87 billion to expand capacity in Taiwan's semiconductor and related industries, create 3,749 jobs and strengthen Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain and industrial upgrading.
Facts
- 日月光半導體 will invest NT$123.7 billion from its own funds to expand advanced packaging and testing capacity in response to the AI and high-performance computing (HPC) boom.
- The 3 companies will invest a combined NT$126.87 billion, and are expected to create 3,749 domestic jobs.
Companies mentioned：日月光、日月光半導體、台灣圓益石英、同興實業、圓益石英、圓益集團
大立光 October revenue hits this year's high of NT$5.846 billion; shipments expected to slow this month
大立光(3008-TW) reported October 2026 revenue of NT$5.846 billion, a high for this year, but down 6.63% year over year. Revenue for the first 10 months totaled NT$50.705 billion, up 1.03% year over year. The company expects shipment momentum to ease in November, and its shares fell 9.68% at the close that day.
Facts
- 大立光's October 2026 revenue was NT$5.846 billion, a high for this year.
- 大立光's October 2026 revenue fell 6.63% year over year and rose 1.15% month over month.
- Original大立光2026年10月營收結構中1000萬畫素產品占比約70-80%。
- 大立光's gross margin was 46.9% in the first 3 quarters of 2026, with net income after tax of NT$15.976 billion.
- 大立光 expects shipments in November 2026 to decline from October.
Companies mentioned：大立光、大立光(3008-TW)
慧友's European robotics and semiconductor orders ramp up in succession; CEO sees core business potentially turning profitable next year
At an earnings conference, 慧友 General Manager 施皓榮 said orders for European robotics and its new semiconductor product lineup are expected to help the core business turn profitable in 2027. Revenue in the first 10 months of this year rose 60% year over year, and the target for next year is 10% growth.
Facts
- 慧友 expects its core business could return to profitability in 2027.
- 慧友's revenue in the first 10 months of this year rose about 60% year over year.
- 慧友 has set a target of about 10% revenue growth next year.
- 慧友's core business losses this year are 50% to 60% lower than last year.
- 慧友's gross margin fell to the 15% to 16% range this year.
- 慧友 has secured orders from 2 to 3 European Tier 1 ODM manufacturers.
- 慧友's smart manufacturing and semiconductor businesses account for as much as 45%.
Companies mentioned：慧友、Intel、AMD、Minerva、NVIDIA
AI outlook in doubt after U.S. election; 富邦投顧 CEO warns of margin-call liquidations next week, with stocks possibly testing the 40,000-point level
富邦投顧 General Manager 陳永俊 said U.S. midterm elections and mixed technology company earnings have left Taiwan stocks at risk of near-term selling pressure from margin-call liquidations. However, Taiwan stocks have solid fundamentals, with third-quarter earnings expected to grow and strong support near 40,000 points. He advised investors to buy on dips.
Facts
- 富邦投顧 General Manager 陳永俊 said a near-term rebound in Taiwan stocks would be difficult, and a wave of heavy margin-call liquidations could hit next Monday.
- Since retreating from their peak, Taiwan stocks have fallen as much as 17%, while margin financing has corrected by less than 11%.
- 富邦投顧's initial estimate is that overall corporate earnings in the third quarter will grow 3% to 5% from the second quarter, against the trend.
- 富邦投顧 estimates overall corporate earnings in Taiwan could approach NT$7.9 trillion this year and reach as high as NT$9.8 trillion next year.
- Strong support for Taiwan stocks lies between 40,000 and 39,000 points.
Companies mentioned：富邦投顧