株式会社MAKE VALUE filed for civil rehabilitation with the Tokyo District Court on July 13 and is seeking to rebuild with liabilities of approx. 4,823,380,000 yen.
Following a fraudulent contract case and worsening performance, 株式会社全東信 filed for quasi-self bankruptcy with the Osaka District Court on July 6 and received a bankruptcy commencement decision. Its liabilities are approx. 125.929 billion yen.
Three companies, 豊栄通商株式会社, 豊栄フードサービス株式会社 and 豊栄リアルエステート株式会社, received bankruptcy commencement decisions from the Tokyo District Court on June 24. Total liabilities are approx. 5.915 billion yen.
Facts
Capital: 10 million yen
TDB Company Code: 765059478
TDB Company Code: 847066904
June 24
The deadline for filing claims is July 22
The creditors' meeting on the asset status report is scheduled for October 8 at 2:30 p.m.
國研院 x 國資圖 launch science exhibition: A chip's journey from birth—entering the semiconductor magic academy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute of 國研院 and 國立公共資訊圖書館 are collaborating to present the science exhibition “A chip's journey from birth: Entering the semiconductor magic academy” at the main library of 國資圖 starting November 3, 2026. The exhibition introduces the chip manufacturing process through cleanroom suit experiences and illustrated explanations.
Call for financial institutions to submit proposals for fund management and financial planning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
財團法人國家實驗研究院 is inviting financial institutions to submit proposals for fund management and financial planning, for reference in future fund management.
National Institutes of Applied Research Teams Up with 汎銓科技 to Overcome Post-Structure Analysis Bottleneck in Next-Generation EUV Process, Helping Taiwanese Firms Break into the Supply Chains of Major International Semiconductor Companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
國研院國儀中心 and 汎銓科技 have cooperated to successfully develop an atomic layer deposition coating technology with an operating temperature below 100℃, solving the problem of wafer structure analysis after High-NA EUV processes. This result helped 汎銓科技 break into the supply chains of the world's top 3 semiconductor equipment makers and manufacturers, and it was cited and published by the international leader 艾司摩爾（ASML）.
Racing against death: NARLabs develops key AI technologies for disaster prevention and relief
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
國研院國震中心 has launched three AI disaster prevention and relief technologies, including the "POSEIDON 1" firefighting water supply dispatch assistant, the "Rapid Building Earthquake Damage Assessment AI Model," and "Safe and Earthquake-Resistant: My AI." They are applied respectively to fire rescue, post-disaster building assessment, and home health checks for the public, in order to improve rescue efficiency and living safety.
18th NARLabs Cup i-ONE Instrument Technology Innovation Award: National Tsing Hua University and Mingdao High School take top prizes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
At the 18th NARLabs Cup i-ONE Instrument Technology Innovation Award, National Tsing Hua University and Mingdao High School won first prize in the college and secondary school categories respectively, with companies such as Syntec Technology co-sponsoring and supporting the event.
The 2026 Special Excellence Award went to the research team of Distinguished Professor Chih-Lung Lin of the Department of Electrical Engineering at 成功大學
8 research centers under NARLabs
at the 2025 International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis (SC25) held in St. Louis, USA
Building a cross-disciplinary biomedical research collaboration platform: Professor Fang-Chia Chang takes over as director of 國研院 生物模式中心
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
國研院 held a handover ceremony for the director of the 國家生物模式中心 on October 1, 2026. Distinguished Professor Fang-Chia Chang of the College of Veterinary Medicine at 國立臺灣大學 took over, aiming to build a cross-disciplinary biomedical research collaboration platform.
Pooling cross-disciplinary resources to improve the science and technology policy support system: Professor Chao-Ning Liao takes over as director of the NARLabs 科政中心
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
The 國家實驗研究院 under the 國科會 held a handover ceremony on October 1, 2026 for the director of the 科技政策研究與資訊中心 (科政中心). Professor Chao-Ning Liao of the Department of Economics at 國立清華大學 took over, aiming to integrate resources and improve the science and technology policy support system.
Taiwan and Europe join forces in semiconductors! 國研院 hosts the TECIF 2026 Taiwan-Europe Chip Innovation Forum in Belgium to jointly build a resilient global Silicon Island ecosystem
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
Facts
attracted more than 300 senior representatives and experts and scholars from industry, government, academia and research in Taiwan and Europe
國研院 ✖ National Library of Public Information: Popular science special exhibition opens, Dim. Strolling. Scavenger: Discovering the life trajectory of the giant isopod
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
Facts
aphotic zone environments below 200 meters in depth
oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface
the seabed at a depth of about 2,500 meters at most
In 1977, when the US crewed submersible 阿爾文號 (Alvin) was carrying out a dive mission in the Pacific Ocean
國研院 teams up with top Taiwanese and Japanese scholars to break through key 2D materials technology, successfully achieving a highly uniform continuous film of tungsten disulfide with 100% coverage on a 6-inch wafer
國研院 holds the finals and award ceremony of the 1st batch of the 115 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incentive Program. Atlas, Cannova Bio康諾瓦生醫, and 巨噬原力 win the Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award
2026 Science Inquiry Competition "Teach Me and I'll Understand" international finals: Flipping the science narrative when science myths meet AI judgment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
Facts
This year attracted 1,240 teams from Taiwan and abroad to register
as many as 3,874 participants joined in
This year 70 teams from overseas regions registered to compete
accumulating nearly 15,000 valuable science popularization works
Boosting the fight against liver cancer! 國研院 and 成功大學 AI platform detects liver lipid droplets with 98% accuracy, cutting mouse pathology analysis from 2 months to 2 weeks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
Facts
The domestic prevalence of fatty liver is as high as 54.8%
for every 10,000 fatty liver patients, 8 may progress to liver cancer
quantitative reports are ready in just 2 weeks
traditional fully manual interpretation takes at least 2 months
the "distribution range of fatty liver cells" in the livers of mice on a high-fat, high-sugar diet was as high as 88.39%
only about 0.09% in the regular diet group
normal liver sections have only 3.07 inflammatory foci per square millimeter
while the steatohepatitis group has as many as 39.7
Taiwan-France Science and Technology Cooperation Upgraded Again: NIAR Takes Part in the 2nd Taiwan-France Science and Technology Conference to Deepen International Ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
Facts
April 2026
Bringing together nearly 200 representatives
June this year
Companies mentioned：國家實驗研究院、NIAR、國科會、格勒諾布爾 - 阿爾卑斯大學、UGA、台灣半導體研究中心、國家高速網路與計算中心、法國國家健康與醫學研究院、Inserm、CEA 電子暨資訊技術實驗室、CEA-Leti、LID World Summit 2026、台灣海洋科技研究中心、TORI、法國海洋開發研究院、Ifremer
Damage and response status of fire departments and other agencies following the earthquake with its epicenter in northeastern Chiba Prefecture (3rd report; updated R8.11.5)
Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁
消防庁 announced in its 3rd report the damage and response status following the earthquake centered in northeastern Chiba Prefecture on 令和8年10月29日, which registered a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower. No casualties or damage to homes have been reported, and there is no concern about a tsunami.
Damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and a weather front, and response by fire service organizations, etc. (Report 5; updated R8.11.2)
Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁
The 5th report on damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and the seasonal rain front reports human casualties—2 deaths and 3 injuries—as well as damage to homes and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency’s response structure.
Report No. 6 on damage in Akita Prefecture from heavy rain since Oct. 21, Reiwa 8, and the response of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. 1 death was confirmed in Yurihonjo City, and the evacuation order was lifted.
消防庁災害対策本部 issued Report No. 25 on damage from Typhoons No. 25 and No. 26 and fronts in Reiwa 8, and the response of fire-fighting agencies and others. Human casualties and housing damage occurred in Chiba, Kanagawa, Tokyo and other prefectures, with a total of 17 deaths and housing damage of 414 completely destroyed, 1,259 half-destroyed and 2,412 flooded below floor level.
Report No. 2 on the change in the volcanic alert level due to volcanic activity at Mount Tokachidake, and the establishment and dissolution of disaster response headquarters by 北海道 and 消防庁.
A flash report compiled by 消防庁 on damage from the Kumamoto earthquake that struck at around 16:27 on July 28, Reiwa 8 (Report No. 66, updated Oct. 5), and the response of fire-fighting agencies and others. A maximum seismic intensity of 7 was observed in Uki City, Hikawa Town and elsewhere in Kumamoto Prefecture. Human casualties were 38 deaths and 376 injured; housing damage was 2,408 completely destroyed, 7,802 half-destroyed and 59,394 partially damaged, for a total of 69,604 buildings. All 11 fires and 64 rescue cases have been dealt with, all evacuation orders have been lifted, and 緊急消防援助隊 have been withdrawn in stages.
Facts
Seismic intensity 7 Kumamoto Prefecture: Uki City, Hikawa Town
Kumamoto Prefecture 38
Total 38 43 333 376
Fires: all 11 fires that had occurred have been extinguished
Rescue: all 64 cases that had occurred have been dealt with
Number of people rescued … total 98
Support teams from within the prefecture assisted the local emergency medical system with a force of about 30 personnel
Academia Sinica and the 國際電機電子工程師學會 (IEEE) explore AI development, academic ethics, and technology talent development.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
Academia Sinica President Chen Chien-jen hosted IEEE President-Elect Jill Gostin. The two sides exchanged views on AI development, academic ethics, talent development, and international cooperation. IEEE emphasized setting technical standards and maintaining the quality of academic publications, and shared its career support mechanisms. The two sides also discussed the potential of On-Device AI applications and women's participation in STEM fields.
Facts
The institute has 3 IEEE fellows.
Founded more than 140 years ago.
Publishes more than 160 journals each year.
Holds more than 2,300 international conferences.
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、國際電機電子工程師學會、IEEE、Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers、Georgia Tech Research Institute、GTRI、陽明交通大學
聖安德魯斯大學 principal leads delegation on first visit to Academia Sinica, focusing on Taiwan studies and interdisciplinary research collaboration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
聖安德魯斯大學 principal Sally Mapstone led a delegation to visit Academia Sinica. The two sides discussed Taiwan studies, biomedical collaboration and net-zero technologies, and explored talent development and long-term academic partnerships.
Facts
Founded in 1413
A three-day itinerary
More than 130 countries worldwide
This year (2026)
70th anniversary
Achieve net-zero emissions by 2035
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、聖安德魯斯大學、教育部、臺灣大學、政治大學、國家圖書館、史語所、政治學研究所、近代史研究所、台積電、Nature Medicine
Event record〉José Manuel Barroso visits the institute: symposium on "Geopolitics, a Peaceful Opportunity for the Development of the EU and Asian Countries"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
José Manuel Barroso, former Prime Minister of Portugal and former President of the 歐盟執行委員會, visited 中央研究院 to take part in an academic symposium on the "Taiwan Bridge Project," jointly organized by the 政治學研究所 and the 世界和平基金會. Barroso shared his experiences as Prime Minister of Portugal, President of the European Commission, and Chair of the Board of 全球疫苗免疫聯盟, and held in-depth exchanges with scholars from within and outside the institution on topics including Portugal's democratic transition, coordination mechanisms in EU-China relations, the impact of the Trump administration on US-Europe relations, the challenge of extremist forces to European democracy, a geopolitical analysis of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the implications of the situation across the Taiwan Strait and European integration.
Facts
The academic symposium was held on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
About 60 scholars in fields including political science, economics, sociology, and law took part in the symposium
Barroso, then just 18 years old, joined the anti-authoritarian movement out of dissatisfaction with restrictions on political freedom
and in 2012, together with the President of the 歐洲理事會, accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the European Union
Barroso also served as Chair of the Board of 全球疫苗免疫聯盟 (Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance) from 2021 to 2025
In 1974, Portugal's "Carnation Revolution" (Carnation Revolution) broke out
He looked back on his experience of serving ten years as President of the European Commission
Barroso recalled a conversation in 2008 with then US President George Walker Bush (George Walker Bush) during the 二十國集團 (G20) summit
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、政治學研究所、世界和平基金會、葡萄牙天主教大學、國立臺灣大學、國立政治大學、普林斯頓大學、全球疫苗免疫聯盟、Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance、歐盟執行委員會、歐洲理事會、歐盟理事會、歐洲議會、二十國集團
Applications are open for the 116 academic-year doctoral admissions of the Academia Sinica's International Graduate Program (TIGP)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
Applications are open for the 116 academic-year doctoral admissions of the Academia Sinica's International Graduate Program (TIGP), which offers 14 doctoral programs. The application period runs from Nov. 1, 115 to Feb. 1, 116, and no application fee is charged.
Former Chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry and President of the 瑞典皇家科學院 Sven Lidin visits Academia Sinica
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
Sven Lidin, President of the 瑞典皇家科學院, visited Academia Sinica and met with President Chien-Jen Chen and several academic and research leaders, focusing on cooperation in glycoscience, proteomics, and precision medicine, and sharing international experience in research governance.
中研院 announced that the "115 Academia Sinica Scholars Program Mid-term Results Presentation" will be held on Nov. 10 and 11, 115, at the Lecture Hall of the Research Center for Information Technology Innovation, with registration closing on Nov. 6, 115.
Event registration> 115 "中研講堂" Keelung session popular science lecture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
The 115 "中研講堂" will hold a popular science lecture in Keelung at National Taiwan Ocean University on Nov. 19, featuring three thematic talks, with registration open from Nov. 2 to Nov. 16.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces commutation of death sentences for 548 inmates to life in prison
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the commutation of death sentences for 548 inmates statewide to life without parole, citing his longstanding opposition to capital punishment.
Papua New Guinea police confirm seizure of artillery shell; Chinese Embassy’s claim it was a decorative liquor bottle debunked
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Papua New Guinea police confirmed the seizure of a Chinese-made 130mm military artillery shell, contradicting the Chinese Embassy’s earlier claim that it was a “decorative liquor bottle”; 美國大使館 also rebutted China’s position.
False bomb threats hit multiple European locations again; at least 27 flights disrupted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
False bomb threats surfaced across Europe again today, disrupting at least 27 passenger flights. Some planes were forced to make unscheduled landings, prompting emergency fighter jet scrambles. Denmark, Poland and Romania were among the countries affected. Officials largely accused Russia of orchestrating such hybrid attacks, while Russia and Iran both denied the claims.
Paraguay President Peña resigns amid banking crisis; Vice President Alliana to take over
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Paraguay President Peña announced his resignation today after becoming embroiled in the Ueno Bank crisis, which left millions unable to withdraw their deposits and triggered a political and financial crisis. Vice President Alliana will take over.
Facts
About 3 million depositors currently cannot withdraw their money
The lower house voted 78-0
Requires most of the funds to be returned to depositors within 5 business days
To evade US export controls, 月之暗面 turns to Europe to rent computing power using 輝達 chips
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese AI startup 月之暗面 is seeking to rent cloud computing power equipped with 輝達 Blackwell chips through European data centers to evade US export controls.
Wall Street jitters intensify! VIX hits an eight-month high as AI stock sell-off spreads
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
US technology stocks plunged Thursday, sending the VIX to an eight-month high and reflecting a shift in investors’ risk appetite. Concerns that a Democratic midterm victory and changes in Washington’s balance of power could slow AI infrastructure development, along with fading enthusiasm for the earlier AI trade and a surge in demand for safe havens, triggered intense selling and heightened volatility.
Facts
US technology stocks plunged Thursday, briefly sending Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” the VIX, up 11.5 points to 28.09, its highest level in eight months.
The one-day gain was the biggest since Trump announced “Liberation Day” tariffs in April 2025.
Original據《路透》報導，晶片與資料中心相關股下跌，拖累主要指數走低。
The market is concerned that a major Democratic victory in the midterm elections and a shift in Washington’s balance of power could slow the expansion of AI infrastructure.
At the time of reporting, the VIX was at 27.65, while the Nasdaq Composite was down 4%.
盈透證券 chief strategist Steve Sosnick said Wednesday’s sharp gains were partly based on expectations that volatility would decline, but that reaction was not justified.
Jim Carroll, senior wealth advisor and portfolio manager at Ballast Rock Private Wealth, said the market had seemed poised for a brief breather, but Thursday brought a steamroller-like wave of selling.
Companies mentioned：盈透證券、Ballast Rock Private Wealth、《路透》
蘋果 returns to bond market for first time in more than a year, plans to raise $7 billion for buybacks, dividends and capital spending
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
蘋果 returned to the bond market with an offering of about $7 billion in corporate bonds to fund shareholder returns and capital spending. Analysts said the move shows 蘋果 is prioritizing shareholder returns over AI infrastructure, while its AA+ rating gives it an advantage through lower borrowing costs.
Facts
蘋果 plans to raise about $7 billion through its first investment-grade bond offering in more than a year.
The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including share buybacks, dividends and capital spending.
蘋果 has an AA+ credit rating from 標普全球.
蘋果’s proposed bonds due in 2036 had an initial price discussion of about 80 basis points over US Treasuries.
The deal is being underwritten by 美國銀行, 德意志銀行, 高盛 and 摩根大通.
When 微軟 recently issued comparable bonds, the initial price discussion was as wide as 95 basis points.
甲骨文’s proposed bonds had an initial price discussion of 330 basis points.
Tech stocks sell off, and now Bitcoin? Price falls below $76,000 to a seven-week low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A sharp sell-off in technology stocks fueled risk aversion, pushing Bitcoin below $76,000 on Thursday to a seven-week low. The digital asset market came under heavy pressure amid a hack at 幣安, a retreat by retail investors and ETF outflows.
Facts
Bitcoin fell as much as 5.8% Thursday, dropping below $76,000 and touching a seven-week low.
The Nasdaq 100 plunged 6.4%, with chip stocks leading the decline.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of $1 billion through Wednesday since 幣安 was hacked.
About $900 million flowed out of 貝萊德’s IBIT ETF during the period.
The share of Bitcoin held by short-term holders has fallen significantly, with most now sitting on paper losses.
K33研究 head of research Vetle Lunde believes the market is still assessing the impact of a major Democratic victory in the midterm elections.
$1.8 trillion could evaporate! AI infrastructure faces delays as Nasdaq 100 is battered
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
US technology stocks came under heavy selling Thursday, putting about $1.8 trillion in Nasdaq 100 market value at risk. Investors fear political gridlock and strict scrutiny could obstruct AI infrastructure development. 瑞銀 estimates that 30% of planned new data center capacity faces the risk of being halted, sending chip, cloud and power supply chain stocks tumbling.
Facts
US technology stocks came under heavy selling Thursday, with about $1.8 trillion in Nasdaq 100 constituent market value at risk of disappearing in a single day.
瑞銀 estimates that about 30% of the data center capacity expected to be added in the US by 2028 could face the risk of being halted.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 8.4% to its lowest level in more than six months, led lower by heavyweight stocks such as 輝達 and 博通.
CoreWeave, seen as a barometer of concerns over massive AI spending, plunged 12%, and its five-year CDS spread hit a record high.
Cloud newcomer Nebius fell 15.2%, while data center operators Applied Digital, Cipher Digital and IREN all plunged more than 14%.
GE Vernova, a power and equipment supplier benefiting from data center construction, fell about 6%, while Constellation Energy dropped 3%.
高通 plunged 12% after quarterly smartphone chip sales fell short of Wall Street expectations.
Companies mentioned：瑞銀、Tuttle Capital Management、Incline Investment Management、CoreWeave、Nebius、Applied Digital、Cipher Digital、IREN、亞馬遜、Alphabet、微軟、彭博、GE Vernova、Constellation Energy、高通、輝達、博通、Nscale
Lineup announced for FM802's big year-end rock party, “FM802 RADIO CRAZY” and “LIVE HOUSE Antenna -TOYOTA BEYOND ZERO Garage-”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The lineup and ticket information for “FM802 RADIO CRAZY 2026,” a rock festival hosted by FM802, have been announced. The festival will be held at Intex Osaka from Dec. 26 to 28, and will also feature LIVE HOUSE Antenna -TOYOTA BEYOND ZERO Garage-, sponsored by Toyota Motor Corporation.
Facts
A total of 15 acts
3 days
￥48,000
￥38,500
￥26,000
￥13,500
￥9,500
Companies mentioned：株式会社 FM802、FM802、キョードー関西、トヨタ自動車株式会社、日本旅行、マクセル、Maker’s Mark、tabiwa by WESTER、Mizkan、サッポロ生ビール黒ラベル、延田グループ、日本たばこ産業株式会社、SonicOn、シノブフーズ、COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27、イープラス、チケットぴあ、ローソンチケット
Corruption behind financial crisis? Paraguay president resigns as ties between failed bank and government are “not straightforward”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Paraguay President Peña announced his resignation after the collapse of digital bank Ueno Bank triggered a financial crisis and social unrest. The central bank took over the bank after improper loans left it undercapitalized, freezing deposits belonging to millions of customers. Prosecutors have charged several senior executives.
Facts
Paraguay President Peña announced his resignation as president of the republic.
Digital bank Ueno Bank has suffered a severe financial crisis, forcing the central bank to shut down its system.
OriginalUeno Bank持有約8億美元公共部門存款，占整體存款約四分之一。
After readjusting its accounts, the Central Bank of Paraguay found that Ueno's capital had fallen to less than half the statutory minimum.
Prosecutors have detained 8 senior Ueno executives, including founder Vasquez and bank president Gustale.
Ueno Bank has more than 60% of the country's adult population among its customers.
The Central Bank of Paraguay appointed Cavallo, who headed Financiera Ueno, Ueno's predecessor, as central bank president.
The claim circulating online that “only purified water from certain brands can be drunk directly” is false. All commercially available bottled water undergoes disinfection and can be drunk straight from the bottle.