Mystery writer 天祢涼 releases the e-book “How to Write a Mystery Novel, Taught by a Pro”
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SYNCHRONOUS, a digital media outlet operated by 株式会社日本ビジネスプレス, released the e-book “How to Write a Mystery Novel, Taught by a Pro” by mystery writer 天祢涼 on October 30, 2026. Based on a video course, the book explains the fundamentals of mystery writing, tricks, and how to create a plot.
ショート動画屋さん now accepting inquiries about performance-based social media video ads that help manufacturers develop sales agencies
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ショート動画屋さん, operated by 株式会社美手紙, is accepting inquiries about a performance-based social media video advertising service that helps manufacturers obtain requests from businesses for materials on recruiting sales agencies.
[Aichi, Seto] Become a period-drama hero at Iwayado, amid illuminated autumn leaves. Limited-time period-drama costume and kimono experiences, in collaboration with a local theater troupe, will be held from Nov. 14 at the former Fukusuke inn, with a history of about 70 years
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ニッカホーム株式会社 will hold a limited-time period-drama costume and kimono experience from Nov. 14, 2026, at the former inn Fukusuke in Iwayado Park in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, in collaboration with the local theater troupe 御陵一座.
Facts
Starting Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Through Monday, Nov. 23 (holiday)
Founded in Showa 29
Period-drama costume experience: 4,000 yen
Kimono experience: 2,500 yen
Uchikake photo option: 1,500 yen
Capital: 80 million yen
Number of employees: 1,695 across the group
Annual sales: 71.16 billion yen across the group
Construction record: 83,179 projects across the group
[鶏笑] Karaage specialty shop “鶏笑 (Torisho) Izumo Kandachi Store” to open Saturday, Nov. 7! Special offers will be available at the same time!
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株式会社NIS, part of the SRS Group, will open the karaage specialty shop “鶏笑 Izumo Kandachi Store” in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, on Nov. 7, 2026. To mark the opening, limited-edition products will be sold and coupons distributed.
The December 2026 issue of Bungakukai goes on sale Nov. 6! New fiction serials by 小池水音, 日比野コレコ, and 羽田圭介 begin. The issue also features a long essay by 村上春樹
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株式会社文藝春秋 will release the December 2026 issue of Bungakukai on Nov. 6. The issue features new serials, a long essay by 村上春樹, a film feature, and an examination of Korean text hip, among other content.
The long-awaited new 旅ボン book in about 6 years! This trip is to Tokyo! Ride around the Yamanote Line with a die in hand in “旅ボン Tokyo Wandering Walks” — on sale Nov. 20
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株式会社主婦と生活社 will release the latest book in ボンボヤージュ’s popular 旅ボン series, “旅ボン Tokyo Wandering Walks,” on Nov. 20, 2026. The new book, the first in about 6 years, follows a rule in which a die determines which Yamanote Line station to visit as the travelers explore Tokyo.
[フジテレビ] Starring 古田愛理: My fiancé took all my money, so why am I being doted on by his siblings!? “カナミと三つの恋の味” begins exclusive streaming on FOD SHORT at 0:00 on Friday, Nov. 6
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The drama “カナミと三つの恋の味,” starring 古田愛理, began exclusive streaming at 0:00 on Nov. 6 on FOD SHORT, a vertical short-drama app operated by フジテレビ.
Facts
From 0:00 on Friday, Nov. 6
Original１話約１分の縦型ショートドラマ
5 episodes available to watch free each day
Original『カナミと三つの恋の味』（全60話）
Companies mentioned：フジテレビ、株式会社フジテレビジョン、inup、FOD SHORT
A 3-track single by 中谷幹人, featuring soothing piano arrangements of hit songs by “JUDY AND MARY,” will be released digitally on Nov. 6 by the “ME-BYO Music Label,” a label specializing in music for improving pre-disease conditions
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The single “Listen to Soothing Piano Arrangements - Music of Our Youth, Each in Its Own Way VII,” featuring 中谷幹人’s piano arrangements of hit songs by JUDY AND MARY, was released digitally on Nov. 6 by the music label “ME-BYO Music Label,” operated by 株式会社Virgo.
Facts
3 tracks in total
Digital release on Nov. 6
Release date: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Running time: about 14 minutes
We have helped launch 20 corporations
Companies mentioned：株式会社Link & Innovation、DICT、株式会社Virgo、ME-BYO Music Label、神奈川県、医療法人徳洲会、湘南鎌倉総合病院、一般社団法人日本音楽療法学会、横浜市立大学医学部、昭和音楽大学、コロンビアレコード、カワイ出版、株式会社Della、DICT Agency
Let’s give Hands Shibuya Store a final catchphrase as it closes after 48 years! Participatory event “A Catchphrase for ハンズ渋谷店” underway
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ゲーム工房カコムタク is holding a participatory event, “A Catchphrase for ハンズ渋谷店,” at ハンズ渋谷店, which will close on Nov. 15, 2026. Activities include creating catchphrases using an oversized version of the board game “アルモンデ広告社” and taking instant photos. The company’s products are also featured in special sections at 3 ハンズ stores.
How can your current experience be applied to PM and PMO work? Illustrations showcase career changes made by current employees 日本プロジェクトソリューションズ株式会社
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日本プロジェクトソリューションズ株式会社 is showcasing illustrated examples of career changes from other industries on its special recruitment page and supporting career moves into PM and PMO roles. It is also running a ¥1 million welcome bonus campaign for new hires (deadline: Nov. 30, 2026).
Facts
1 million yen welcome bonus
Through Nov. 30, 2026
The following 4 examples
¥1 million total (¥500,000 each in 2 installments)
Aim to earn PMP® certification within 3 years
Offered annual salary of ¥3.5 million or more
Average attendance rate of 80% or higher
Companies mentioned：日本プロジェクトソリューションズ株式会社、Great Place To Work Institute Japan、GPTW Japan、プロシアグループ、プロシアコンサルティング、日本プロジェクトソリューションズ株式会社ビジネスカレッジ、PMI
What did a man who triumphed on the world stage stake his entire fortune to protect? Japanese soccer legend Yasuhiko Okudera speaks about his extraordinary, little-known challenges as a business leader! Lecture with commemorative photo session on Nov. 16 in Yokohama
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感謝経営者倶楽部, operated by 感謝株式会社, will host a special lecture in Yokohama on Nov. 16, 2026, featuring Japanese soccer legend Yasuhiko Okudera. After retiring as a player, Okudera invested his personal fortune and worked to keep 横浜FC afloat, including by conducting sales outreach to hundreds of companies. At the event, he will speak about the resolve and importance of decision-making required of a business leader.
Strengthening franchise recruitment and credibility at the same time. Athlete Japan launches an “all-in-one image rights sharing plan” for franchise headquarters and chain businesses
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Athlete Japan, part of the Sustainable Holdings Group, has launched an “all-in-one image rights sharing plan” for franchise headquarters and chain businesses. Starting at ¥300,000 per month, the plan allows franchisees to share and use the image rights of top athletes.
Facts
From ¥300,000 per month
69 tries for the Japan national team
Becoming the second Japanese person to do so
3 women's doubles titles
1 mixed doubles title
World No. 1 in doubles
62 consecutive appearances in World Grand Slam events
In 2013,
100 wins, 100 saves and 100 holds combined in Japan and the U.S.
The long-awaited second volume of a roller-coaster time-leap youth romantic comedy packed with emotional highs and lows! Shiny Comics’ “I Traveled 10 Years Back in Time, Saved My Childhood Friend the Young Lady, and She Became My Fiancée 2” goes on sale! Ads are up at Akihabara Station!
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株式会社キルタイムコミュニケーション will release Shiny Comics’ “I Traveled 10 Years Back in Time, Saved My Childhood Friend the Young Lady, and She Became My Fiancée 2” on Nov. 10, 2026. The price is 792 yen. Ads are currently up at Akihabara Station.
Already drawing a strong response ahead of publication! Delicious-looking, cute, and fun to play again and again. A word-play picture book that’s a delight just to look at: “Shiritori Restaurant: Lots of Snacks!” Written by Masumi Asano, illustrated by Mayuko Iwasaki. On sale Nov. 6
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株式会社マイクロマガジン社 will release “Shiritori Restaurant: Lots of Snacks!”, a word-play picture book written by Masumi Asano and illustrated by Mayuko Iwasaki, on Nov. 6, 2026. The book features illustrations of 100 kinds of snacks linked through the shiritori word game and has received an enthusiastic response from booksellers.
Connecting individual growth to organizational development through AI interviews and career conversations. Free online seminar co-hosted with PeopleX
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4designs株式会社 and 株式会社PeopleX will co-host a free online seminar on Dec. 10, 2026, about organizational development using AI interviews and career conversations.
Facts
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
12:00-13:00
Original約2万件のキャリア開発診断データ
Supporting organizational and career development at more than 300 companies
Asureba to exhibit at AI Agent DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn], showcasing “Gorilla Sales AI Meetings”
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株式会社アスレバ will exhibit at “AI Agent DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn],” taking place at Ariake GYM-EX on Nov. 19 and 20, and showcase its AI sales agent, “Gorilla Sales AI Meetings.”
How can individual-led career development contribute to organizational growth? Free online seminar on AI interviews and career conversations
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4designs株式会社, a company certified by 一般社団法人プロティアン・キャリア協会, and 株式会社PeopleX will hold a free online seminar on Dec. 10, 2026, on AI interviews and career conversations.
【TV Asahi Podcast】New video podcast series exploring the front lines of energy, “ENERGY LEADERS - A Sustainable Future with Announcer Yutaka Yamaguchi -,” launches Nov. 6, 2026!
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株式会社テレビ朝日 will launch “ENERGY LEADERS - A Sustainable Future with Announcer Yutaka Yamaguchi -,” a new video podcast hosted by announcer Yutaka Yamaguchi, on YouTube and major audio platforms starting Nov. 6, 2026.
Facts
From Nov. 6, 2026
More than 7 million cumulative plays
Worked as a news anchor for more than 30 years
Japan pays ¥20 trillion to ¥30 trillion annually
Companies mentioned：株式会社テレビ朝日、桐蔭横浜大学、町おこしエネルギー、業務スーパー、パワーエックス、ハーバード大学、YouTube、Spotify、テレ朝動画、Apple Podcast、Amazon Music
【Orthopedic clinics only, 2 spots left】Seeking monitor clinics for free patient acquisition support for PRP treatment
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グローアップワークス株式会社 is seeking 3 orthopedic clinics to receive free patient acquisition support for PRP treatment. 1 clinic has been selected, leaving 2 spots available.
Salmon fishing is even worse than last year, and fishermen in a salmon town are taking action! 4th “Salmon Fishermen’s Festival” to be held at Chikaho on Dec. 7 and 8
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The “Salmon Fishermen’s Festival,” organized by fishing industry members from Shari Town, will be held at Sapporo Chikaho on Dec. 7 and 8, 2026. Measures to address the poor catch will include free salmon roe rice bowls, local product sales and a raffle.
Facts
2026
10:30–18:00 both days
50 servings per day
100 servings total
For every 1,000 yen spent
2,000 yen worth (2 raffle tickets)
Companies mentioned：有限会社北洋共同漁業部、有限会社豊慶漁業部、斜里第一漁業協同組合、丸あ野尻正武商店、知床工房、株式会社ヤマヤ知床北翔、一般社団法人知床しゃり、AOAO SAPPORO
TikTok live commerce channel “燕チャンネル”: Sukuu project’s “NANOバブル美容液” surpasses 6 million yen in sales about 10 minutes after launch
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“NANOバブル美容液” by Sukuu project surpassed 6 million yen in sales about 10 minutes after launch on “燕チャンネル,” a TikTok live commerce channel operated by 株式会社Sホールディングス.
Facts
About 10 minutes after launch
6 million yen in sales
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社Sホールディングス、ABITOKYO、Sukuu project、S-LIVE JAPAN
98万部 in cumulative book sales! Amiie Okudaira, a master of manifestation, shares how to live authentically without pushing yourself too hard. Her new book, “A Book for Enjoying Life Just as You Are,” packed with tips for easing a heart that has become complicated, goes on sale Nov. 17!
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株式会社秀和システム新社 will release “A Book for Enjoying Life Just as You Are,” a new book by Amiie Okudaira, a master of manifestation, on Nov. 17, 2026. The author, whose books have sold a cumulative 98万部, offers tips on living authentically without pushing yourself too hard and finding small moments of happiness.
一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX） begins preparations to open the “GDX湘南藤沢オフィス” in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture — seeking administrative staff to support local governments nationwide
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一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX） has begun preparations to open a new administrative office, the “GDX湘南藤沢オフィス,” in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is recruiting administrative staff to support local governments nationwide.
Do you recognize “that voice” you hear around town? メ～テレ announcers urge people to “beware of fire” — Supporting community safety and security in partnership with the 名古屋市消防局
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In partnership with the 名古屋市消防局, メ～テレ will support fire and disaster prevention awareness, beginning with the “Fall Fire Prevention Campaign” starting Nov. 9. Four “メ～ロメロ！Ambassadors” will call for fire prevention at 37 street corners and facilities, while events featuring ウルフィ and other activities will help raise disaster preparedness awareness.
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The “Fall Fire Prevention Campaign,” starting Monday, Nov. 9
A gripping human drama hidden behind the founding of B.LEAGUE, now in its 10th year! “B.League: Episode Zero — 119 Days That Changed Japanese Basketball” is published today!
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A book depicting the story behind the founding of B.LEAGUE has been published under the title “B.League: Episode Zero.” It chronicles the 119 days from the crisis that led to a ban on international competition 12 years ago to the league merger led by a task force headed by Saburo Kawabuchi.
Zhan Jie column: Senior military appointments after the Fifth Plenum and their implications for Taiwan’s security
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Senior appointments after the Chinese Communist Party’s Fifth Plenum show that the military purge is continuing and that Xi Jinping is guarding against the expansion of factions. This signals a looming leadership gap in the People’s Liberation Army, with consequences for its combat capability and security across the Taiwan Strait.
Facts
A total of 279 Central Committee members and alternate members attended the Fifth Plenum, 97 fewer than at the Twentieth Party Congress.
The Fifth Plenum expelled 24 Central Committee members, while only 10 alternate members were elevated to full membership; none came from the People’s Liberation Army or the People’s Armed Police.
Ding Laifu, former commander of the Army’s 73rd Group Army, and Yang Guang, commander of Rocket Force Base 64, were announced as having been removed as deputies to the National People’s Congress on February 26, 2026.
Zhang Shuguang, who was promoted to Army general in July 2026 and succeeded Zhang Shengmin as secretary of the Central Military Commission’s Commission for Discipline Inspection, did not become a member of the Central Military Commission after this Fifth Plenum.
The article predicts that the purge of senior military officials will lower the quality of the PLA’s decision-making, development, and management over the next three to four years.
Lu Wenhao’s view: A sweeping purge of the Central Military Commission cripples command over Taiwan—Can the PLA still fight Taiwan?
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The article examines the impact of the sweeping purge of senior People’s Liberation Army officials in 2026 on the command structure, saying the purge of 16 people, including Zhang Youxia, could strengthen centralization but also create a command vacuum, affecting the military’s ability to fight Taiwan.
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On January 24, 2026, China’s Ministry of National Defense announced that Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli, chief of the Joint Staff Department, were suspected of serious disciplinary and legal violations and were under investigation.
On September 21, 2026, authorities announced that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli had been expelled from the Party and the military and transferred to military prosecutors for review and prosecution in accordance with the law.
On October 29, 2026, the Fifth Plenum of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party reviewed and approved a report by the Central Military Commission on investigations into serious disciplinary and legal violations by 16 military personnel.
As of November 2, the top leadership of the Central Military Commission remained centered on Xi Jinping as chairman and Zhang Shengmin as vice chairman.
The 2016 military reforms established the principle that the Central Military Commission exercises overall command, theater commands focus on operations, and services focus on force development.
No. 9 turns into a “dog” to campaign! Zheng Mengru replaces campaign billboard with black Shiba Inu Halu, delighting Sanmin residents
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To match the homophone associated with her campaign number 9, Kaohsiung City Councilor Zheng Mengru has redesigned her campaign billboards around her black Shiba Inu, “Halu,” promoting animal-friendly values and her “Unchain Action” policy.
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Zheng Mengru has replaced the main image on her campaign billboards opposite National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology and on Yangming Road with her family’s black Shiba Inu, “Halu.”
Zheng Mengru drew number 9 in this election campaign, using the Taiwanese homophone between “9” and “dog” as a creative design concept.
Zheng Mengru helped promote the Kaohsiung City Self-Government Ordinance for Pet Life Memorials and received the inaugural “National City and County Councilors’ Animal Protection Contribution Award.”
Zheng Mengru proposed the “Unchain Action” in the city council, calling for the creation of a map identifying high-risk areas for dogs kept in cages or on chains.
Zheng Mengru stressed that how a city treats animals reflects its civility and compassion.
Chou Taichu’s view: “Relying on the U.S. to resist China” has become a political faith, while constitutional hardball is tearing Taiwan apart step by step
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A retired ambassador criticized the Democratic Progressive Party for turning “relying on the U.S. to resist China” into an article of faith, warning that this would tear Taiwan apart and increase the risk of war. He called for a return to pragmatic governance and rational dialogue.
Facts
The Democratic Progressive Party government is riding a “foreign tide” in Taipei, seeking to turn the “relying on the U.S. to resist China” mindset of the past two decades into an all-encompassing article of faith.
The Lai Ching-te government has defined mainland China as an “external hostile force” and treats dissent from the opposition as “hostile impurities.”
With mainland China’s overall national strength and military technology advancing rapidly, and the Taiwan Strait more than 9000 kilometers from the U.S. mainland, the U.S. military’s chances of prevailing in a direct confrontation across the Taiwan Strait are falling sharply.
Under Donald Trump, U.S. policy toward Taiwan is increasingly characterized by a transactional approach that prioritizes economic interests, including pressuring Taiwan to shoulder an exorbitant protection fee and demanding that its semiconductor supply chain move to the United States.
Liquefied natural gas accounts for more than half of Taiwan’s energy supply, while the legally mandated reserve is only about 12 days.
Lin Teng-yao’s view: A disillusioned media figure lacking a sense of constitutional right and wrong
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Lin Teng-yao, a retired professor in the Department of Law at Tunghai University, criticized the media for relying too heavily on polling figures while ignoring constitutional questions of right and wrong. He said the 美麗島電子報 survey was biased in its design and failed to cover key issues such as promises of constitutional reform and the legislature’s power to consent to appointments, urging the media to reclaim its watchdog role as the fourth estate.
Facts
A October national affairs poll released by the 美麗島電子報 on November third found that President Lai Ching-te’s approval rating stood at fifty point one percent and his trust rating at fifty-one point seven percent.
In a poll on the health insurance premium subsidy policy for seniors aged sixty-five and older, support fell from forty-nine point one percent to thirty-five point six percent after respondents were asked to assume that each person would pay about three thousand yuan more per year.
In a Kaohsiung mayoral poll released on November second, Lai Jui-lung had a support rate of forty-seven point eight percent, compared with twenty-seven point four percent for Ko Chih-en.
In projected vote shares in a Taichung mayoral poll released on November third, Ho Hsin-chun was at between forty-eight point six and fifty-one point nine percent, while Chiang Chi-chen was at between forty-seven point one and fifty point three percent.
The author said Lai Ching-te had promised to convene a national affairs conference on constitutional issues immediately after being elected to reform the system in which the president has power but no responsibility, but had yet to fulfill that pledge more than two years after taking office.
Chuang Chi-ming’s view: What Taiwan’s midterm election can learn from the U.S. midterms—Is a “blue wave” coming?
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Former National Taipei University of Education president Chuang Chi-ming analyzed the U.S. midterm results, saying voters had shifted toward the Democratic Party because they were unhappy with Donald Trump’s policies. Comparing this with the Democratic Progressive Party’s past loss of legislative seats in Taiwan, he criticized the ruling party for disregarding public well-being and urged President Lai Ching-te to work with opposition parties.
Facts
In the U.S. midterms, Democrats won multiple governorships and seats in both chambers of Congress in traditional Republican strongholds such as Texas, Ohio and Georgia, creating a “blue wave.”
Chuang Chi-ming said President Lai Ching-te won only four-tenths of the vote and does not have a legislative majority, making him a relatively weak president.
The Democratic Progressive Party’s mass recall drive ended with zero successful recalls, dealing a major blow to the campaign.
Chuang Chi-ming said Trump’s election-manipulation tactics resembled those of the Democratic Progressive Party, including senior officials intervening in the party’s primary nominations.
Chuang Chi-ming cited a New York Times editorial praising three forces for fairness: election officials, legal advocates and judges. He also questioned whether prosecutors and investigators should become tools for interfering in elections.
Taiwan’s import prices surged 33.32%! Biggest increase in nearly 50 years; the reason revealed
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The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics reported that the October CPI rose 2.33% year over year. Although it remained above the alert threshold for 6 consecutive months, the increase eased. Import prices hit a 50-year high, mainly due to crude oil and AI demand. Officials said there was no imported inflation and forecast a slight increase in inflation in November.
Facts
The year-over-year increase in the October Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.33%, while core CPI rose 2.23%.
The October import price index, measured in New Taiwan dollars, rose 33.32% year over year, the biggest increase since January of year 66 of the Republic of China calendar.
The main reason for the rise in the October import price index was a 58.35% year-over-year increase in mineral product prices denominated in U.S. dollars.
Dining-out costs rose 3.01% year over year in October, marking the fifth consecutive month with an increase of 3% or more.
Import prices for machinery, electrical equipment, television and imaging equipment, and their parts rose 31.7% year over year, reflecting AI demand.
“1 bank” in Taiwan hit by NT$41.76 million in fraudulent transfers! Deposits belonging to 418 people mysteriously transferred, with the recipient account leading to a retired teacher in their 70s
Chen Shih-chang’s view: The Trump current collapses—Does the ocean current still need a Battle of Red Cliffs?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Veteran media figure Chen Shih-chang analyzed the spillover effects of Trump’s crushing defeat in the U.S. midterms, warning that if Taiwan’s “ocean current” continues to surge excessively and gets out of control, it could trigger a voter backlash and lead to a political collapse like the “Battle of Red Cliffs.” He advised the Democratic Progressive Party leadership to rein in the current to avoid repeating past mistakes.
Facts
Trump’s camp suffered a crushing defeat in the U.S. midterms, losing by a wider margin than expected.
Author Chen Shih-chang believes the detailed structure of Taiwan’s ocean-current organization differs considerably from Trump’s current and more closely resembles a kind of religious group.
The Democratic Progressive Party leadership has shown concern about the ocean current’s excessive overflow and has called on it to exercise restraint.
The garbage issue in Daan Forest Park and the controversy surrounding the Chenggong Public Housing complex are seen as indicators of an underlying voter backlash.
Shen Po-yang once issued a gentle warning by invoking the Election and Recall Act, indicating that he was uneasy.
Hsia Chen’s column: “Take a guess” about Shen Po-yang—From “enemy-country spouses” to “intuitive child abuse,” a master of cognitive warfare
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Shen Po-yang drew criticism over his cognitive warfare tactics and unsupported allegations after admitting that child abuse figures were “guesses” and facing nine pointed questions from Chiang Wan-an.
Facts
In an interview with CommonWealth, Shen Po-yang said he had guessed Taipei’s child abuse figures based on intuition.
Ministry of Health and Welfare data show that the number of child abuse deaths in Kaohsiung is higher than in Taipei.
At a debate, Chiang Wan-an asked Shen Po-yang nine questions about his past remarks.
Shen Po-yang was accused of using the banner of fighting cognitive warfare to launch political attacks.
Opinion: Marvel has resurrection points; politics doesn’t—Shen Po-yang can’t escape the plot
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The opinion piece criticized Shen Po-yang for displaying an unrealistic heroic mindset during the mass recall campaign and the mayoral debate, lacking a sense of responsibility for political consequences and the ability to offer concrete policies. It urged voters to choose pragmatic politicians.
Facts
When asked about urban renewal policy in the first Taipei mayoral debate, Shen Po-yang proposed “accompanying residents through urban renewal.”
The author said that after Shen Po-yang lost the debate, the public saw people in his camp call for the rules to be changed to ensure the winner’s victory.
When Winston Churchill decided not to surrender in 1940, he did not know whether the Allies would win.
When Chiang Ching-kuo decided to lift martial law and end the ban on political parties in 1987, he could not know that the decision would lead to a crushing defeat for the Kuomintang.
After suffering setbacks in political mobilization efforts such as the mass recall campaign, Shen Po-yang’s camp became anxious and blamed the failures on conspiracy theories.
The author of this article is a retired elementary school teacher.
On the eve of the Ministry of Education’s planning of the “southward recruitment” policy in 2016, the author clearly raised three warnings.
Some “New Southbound Industry-Academia Collaboration Programs” allow students’ legal working hours to be added to their internship hours, bringing the total close to or above the full-time limit of 46 hours per week.
Original台中、屏東等地私立科大先後爆發越南女學生涉入陪酒等治安事件。
The author recommended that industry leaders and top universities join forces to establish a formal, high-standard overseas talent recruitment system.
The author is director of the Quanzhou office of 台灣遠東科技大學.
Chang Jing-wen column: Taiwan AI stocks are making big profits, but American voters are furious! Democrats’ sweeping victory exposes the other side of the tech boom
In the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3, Democrats won back both chambers of Congress and scored victories in traditionally Republican strongholds including Texas and Georgia.
Research by Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok indicates that in 2026 the profit margins of the 七 major tech giants will approach 30%, while those of the other 493 S&P 500 companies will be only about 10%.
According to Ramp data, the top 10% of companies account for 99.5% of spending on AI model services and inference, and 80.4% of the top 1% of AI-spending companies are backed by venture capital.
NBC and other media outlets’ exit polls on Nov. 3, 2026, showed that 76% of voters oppose building new data centers in the communities where they live.
Yao Muchuan’s view: The warning from the 2,000億 cyberattack on 永豐銀行 and 幣安—In the AI era, “authentication, not identity” could trigger the next digital-finance disaster!
At the end of October 2026, 幣安, the world’s largest virtual-asset exchange, was hacked, and assets worth more than $6.3 billion were transferred without authorization.
On Nov. 3, 2026, 419 customers of 永豐銀行 experienced abnormal transfers, with more than NT$40 million flowing into the same account.
The 幣安 incident revealed that hackers used compromised employee devices, internal AI tools and access credentials to gain access to wallet-signing services.
Ye Chia-hsing’s view: Is the “new Cold War” the great geopolitical question?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In an article, Chinese University of Hong Kong associate professor Ye Chia-hsing analyzes the issue and argues that calling U.S.-China competition a “new Cold War” is inappropriate. He says the two countries’ economic interdependence, global multipolarity and incomplete technological decoupling mean the situation is in fact a pragmatic competition that is “not new, not cold and not a war.”
Facts
Ye Chia-hsing argues that the so-called geopolitical “new Cold War” question is essentially a state that is “not new, not cold and not a war.”
To maintain its hegemonic position, the United States has designated China a “strategic competitor” and applied pressure.
The high degree of economic interdependence between the United States and China makes it difficult for Cold War-style “parallel markets” to emerge.
International politics is currently multipolar, and countries in the Global South refuse to pick sides.
The U.S. “small yard, high fence” policy focuses only on cutting-edge technology, while mature supply chains continue to operate.
Opinion: The debate is over, but do voters really have a better idea of what they are voting for?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After the Taipei mayoral election debate, the article urges voters not to rely solely on fact-checking figures, but to examine in depth the completeness of candidates’ platforms in terms of problem priorities, value trade-offs, implementation conditions, cost allocation and accountability mechanisms, so they can make informed choices.
Facts
The Taipei mayoral election televised debate recently concluded, with media outlets compiling its contents and fact-checking organizations examining the truthfulness of candidates’ remarks.
The satisfaction figures for the smoke-free city policy discussed in the debate actually referred to satisfaction with the two smoke-free demonstration areas at the Lunar New Year shopping district and the Taipei Lantern Festival.
Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate, listed “companionship” as one of his five main priorities and proposed measures including adding related personnel and increasing the Urban Renewal Fund.
The author recommends that voters assess candidates’ proposals from five perspectives: problem identification, value choices, implementation conditions, cost allocation and accountability for results.
The number of policies completed or the amount of budget spent does not necessarily prove that a problem has improved. It is necessary to explain further whether the problem the policy was intended to address has changed.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1833 points at the close on Nov. 5, ending at 5萬1523 points.
The Nasdaq Composite plunged 1422 points, a decline of 5.52%, officially entering correction territory.
Original台積電ADR在美股市場重挫約一成。
輝達 shares plunged nearly 9%, making it the biggest drag on the S&P 500.
AMD shares plunged more than 15%.
Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX, surged more than 六成.
瑞銀 estimates that about 3成 of the data center capacity expected to be added in the United States in 2028 could be affected by construction suspensions.
Opinion: Shen Po-yang’s “ocean current” campaign has a strong following, but the ballots will have the final say
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The opinion piece analyzes the brand effect of Shen Po-yang’s “ocean current” campaign for Taipei mayor, noting that momentum does not necessarily translate into votes. Citing the latest polling data, it says the candidates have traded leads in support, and questions the consistency of his cross-strait stance and the political baggage of the mass recall campaign. It stresses that the final outcome depends on whether residents recognize his governing ability.
Facts
A United Daily News poll on Oct. 28, 2026, showed Shen Po-yang with 45% support and Chiang Wan-an with 41%.
An ETtoday Poll Cloud survey on Oct. 28, 2026, showed Chiang Wan-an with 48.6% support and Shen Po-yang with 41.1%.
In October 2026, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office alleged that a company run by Shen Po-yang’s father continued to conduct transactions with mainland Chinese companies.
Ko Chien-ming once said that he had launched the mass recall campaign, adding, “If not me, who else?”
Opinion: Five positions available, only three applicants—The education issue of middle school principals being in short supply cannot be ignored
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Pingtung County’s middle school principal recruitment exam has faced a serious shortage of applicants: this year, only three people applied for the 五 available positions. The author argues that the heavy responsibilities are not matched by better compensation, discouraging teachers from becoming principals, and urges the government to improve the system.
Facts
Last year, Pingtung County planned to recruit 四 middle school principals, and five people actually applied.
This year, Pingtung County planned to recruit 五 middle school principals, but only 三 people had applied by the deadline.
In the former Department of Education era, the pass rate for middle school principal examinations was in the single digits.
In the past, each county or city recruited at most 一兩 middle school principals a year.
Middle school teachers are the least willing to become principals. Reasons include student discipline, pressure to get into higher education and social interference.
Opinion: Blindly expecting Taiwan stocks to surge to 50,000 by year-end?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After a sharp pullback in October, Taiwan stocks plunged again on the first day of November, falling below 四萬五千 points. The author criticizes some experts for blindly predicting a year-end level of 50,000, saying the main reasons for the decline are weak forecasts from U.S. tech stocks and political and economic risks, and urges investors to proceed cautiously.
Facts
The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index at one point plunged more than 八百 points intraday on the first trading day of November, falling below the 四萬五千-point threshold.
Over the course of October, Taiwan stocks plunged by more than 兩千七百 points in total.
Earnings reports and forecasts released at U.S. tech giants’ investor briefings fell short of expectations. Shares of major chipmakers such as 英特爾 plunged.
The market has begun questioning when the huge investments companies are making in artificial intelligence (AI) will begin to pay off.
The U.S. midterm elections taking place this week are bringing significant political uncertainty.
Myrtles Plantation—America’s most haunted home: Excerpt from How Haunted Houses Are Born (3)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article introduces Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, built in 1796. The mansion was once a cotton plantation that relied heavily on enslaved labor and is now famous for being haunted. Through new owner Frances Kermeen’s encounter with Chloe, the ghost of an enslaved woman, the article explores the dark side of the plantation’s history and contemporary reflection on how that history is told.
Facts
The most famous ghost at Myrtles Plantation is Chloe, an enslaved woman, recognizable by her flowing dark green robe, green headscarf and round tin can holding a candle.
At around three o’clock in the morning in March 一九八○年, Frances Kermeen first saw the ghostly figure of Chloe at Myrtles Plantation.
The original owner of Myrtle Plantation was General David Bradford.
Lin Fei-fan: Taiwan faces 2.8 million cyberattacks a day; its defense experience draws attention in Europe
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the Berlin Security Conference, National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Lin Fei-fan said Taiwan faces about 2.8 million cyberattacks daily and has accumulated a wealth of cybersecurity intelligence. Its experience in building whole-of-society resilience is drawing attention in Europe.
Analysis: Democrats retake Congress, may pressure Trump to unfreeze arms sales to Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
路透社 analysis says Democrats may pressure Trump to unfreeze $14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan after retaking Congress, with Beijing viewing this as the top post-election risk. The U.S.-China trade truce expires in January next year, and the two sides are expected to meet at the APEC and G20 summits.
Geneva International Film Festival ushers in immersive storytelling wave, Taiwan showcase shines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 32nd Geneva International Film Festival is presenting its “Taiwan Focus” program for the first time, showcasing Taiwan’s creative strengths in storytelling that extends from traditional film to immersive narratives. Taiwan’s mature technology hardware and software and the depth of its works have won praise from European peers and Swiss audiences.
Good Morning World》Taiwan investment applications top another NT$100 billion; ASE to invest NT$123.7 billion to expand advanced packaging capacity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Economic Affairs approved expansion plans by 3 companies, including 日月光, totaling about NT$126.87 billion. The Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics reported annual CPI growth of 2.33% in October. Taiwan stocks fell amid the impact of the U.S. midterm elections, with foreign investors posting record net sales. Former Hong Kong Demosisto secretary-general Joshua Wong was sentenced to another 10 years in prison.
600,000 people protest in France for higher wages, say life has not improved 8 years after Yellow Vest movement
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Nearly 600,000 people went on strike in France, primarily demanding greater purchasing power and higher wages, and calling for changes to the 2027 budget bill to protect social welfare. Protesters accused the government of ignoring dialogue for years, allowing public anger to build in a situation they said resembled the Yellow Vest movement 8 years ago.
Facts
Nearly 600,000 people in France strike in protest today
法國總工會 said nearly 1.6 million people took to the streets nationwide today
The Interior Ministry, meanwhile, put the nationwide protest turnout at about 575,000
Including 350,000 in Paris
Including 65,000 in Paris
It is expected to take about 15 years
In 2024, 9.8 million people in France lived below the poverty line
The poverty rate reached 15.4%
Police arrested at least 448 people nationwide
A total of 53 law enforcement officers were injured
Trump says Russia-Ukraine war will end soon; agreement may involve all of Europe
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump said a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict is very close and predicted a major agreement involving all of Europe to end the war. After his Republican Party lost the midterm elections and Democrats took control of Congress, Trump said he looked forward to working with them but reserved the right to veto.
Joshua Wong sentenced to another 10 years; Britain and U.S. condemn Hong Kong national security law's crackdown on democracy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to another 10 years in prison for violating the Hong Kong National Security Law. Britain, the United States and international organizations including 人權觀察 strongly condemned the law, saying it is used to suppress dissent. China, meanwhile, warned the parties concerned to stop making irresponsible remarks.
Facts
Sentenced to another 10 years in prison
30-year-old Joshua Wong was sentenced on the 5th
Joshua Wong has been unjustly imprisoned since December 2020
Joshua Wong has been detained for 6 years
He was originally expected to be released in January 2027
The former British colony of Hong Kong was handed over to China in 1997
The “one country, two systems” arrangement for 50 years
Companies mentioned：中央社、衛報、The Guardian、英國外交部、美國駐香港領事館、人權觀察、Human Rights Watch、國際特赦組織、Amnesty International
Data center plans in several U.S. states in doubt; Wall Street dumps AI stocks, Nasdaq enters correction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After the U.S. midterm elections, AI data center policies in several states may change, prompting Wall Street investors to sell related stocks. The Nasdaq fell 5.52%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.25%.
Facts
Nasdaq fell 5.52%
$2.5 trillion wiped out in a day
Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.25%
台積電 ADR fell 10.78%
英特爾（Intel） fell 10.33%
The decline over the past month totaled 55.03%
輝達（Nvidia） fell 9.26%
超微（AMD） fell 17.26
博通（Broadcom） fell 10.43%
SpaceX and 特斯拉（Tesla） fell 9.05%
SpaceX and 特斯拉（Tesla） fell ...10.77%
Memory stocks 美光（Micron） and SK海力士（SK Hynix） ADR plunged 17.46%
Memory stocks 美光（Micron） and SK海力士（SK Hynix） ADR plunged ...13.40%
Down more than 11% over the past month
Companies mentioned：台積電、英特爾、Intel、輝達、Nvidia、超微、AMD、博通、Broadcom、SpaceX、特斯拉、Tesla、美光、Micron、SK海力士、SK Hynix、華爾街日報、Wall Street Journal、中央社
輝達 becomes target for thieves; hardware and truck worth more than NT$370 million mysteriously disappear in Southern California
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 cargo has become a target for thieves. A truck carrying 輝達 computer hardware worth US$11.4 million disappeared in Southern California, one of several recent thefts targeting shipments of high-value 輝達 hardware.
Facts
Worth as much as US$11.4 million
About NT$377.03 million
6 pallets
Weighing 40,000 pounds
About 18,144 kilograms
Companies mentioned：輝達、Nvidia、PlusAI、中央社、紐約郵報、New York Post、東灣時報、East Bay Times
Indian Americans active in U.S. politics, capture mayoral seats in the country's 2 biggest cities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Indian Americans are active in U.S. politics. Raman was elected Los Angeles' first Indian American mayor, Mamdani became New York City's Indian American mayor, and Jayapal won reelection to the Washington state House of Representatives.
Facts
Moved to the United States at age 6
Raman was first elected to the Los Angeles City Council in 2020
But suddenly announced a run in February
After moving to Los Angeles in 2013
New York City Mayor Mamdani, who was sworn in early this year
He was elected New York City mayor last November with more than half the vote
Mamdani was just 34 when he became mayor
The youngest mayor of New York City in a century
Since New York City began keeping records of mayors and elections in the 17th century
Moved to the United States with his family again at age 7
Had been involved in political activism for less than 10 years
Causing 130 million people to lose their eligibility to vote
Won a 6th consecutive term
Moved to the United States alone at age 16
Companies mentioned：中央社、紐約郵報、New York Post、印度時報、Times of India、哈佛大學、麻省理工學院、MIT、SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition、The Print、西北大學、OneAmerica、民主黨、共和黨、印度人民黨、BJP
U.S. midterm elections raise AI investment concerns; stocks plunge at close
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. stocks plunged amid concerns about AI investment triggered by the midterm elections, with the Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index all falling sharply.
Los Angeles Mayor Bass loses reelection bid; Raman to become leader of the U.S.'s 2nd-largest city
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Los Angeles mayoral election results are in: Democratic socialist Raman defeated incumbent Mayor Bass, becoming the first new mayor of the U.S.'s 2nd-largest city. Bass lost her reelection bid over her handling of the Palisades Fire, becoming the first Los Angeles mayor in 20 years to lose a reelection bid.
Tanker attack fuels supply concerns; global oil prices surge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Brent crude futures settled more than $3 a barrel higher at $98.29, as a tanker attack stoked supply concerns and geopolitical risks; West Texas Intermediate also rose.
New York currency market: Dollar hovers near flat as investors fear AI slowdown could weigh on economic growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The dollar hovered near flat on Thursday, with the DXY edging up. U.S. tech stocks plunged more than 6%, reflecting concerns that slowing AI spending could weigh on the economy. Strong U.S. employment data bolstered expectations of a Fed rate hike, but market estimates of the odds of a hike in December declined. The pound fluctuated in response to a rate hike by the 英國央行, while the yen gained as bets on a Bank of Japan rate hike strengthened.
Facts
The ICE U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) edged up 0.02% late Thursday to 101.49.
The S&P 500 Information Technology Index (SPLRCT) plunged more than 6% on Thursday.
U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 189,000 last week, a 57-year low.
Original市場預估Fed 12月會議至少升息1碼的機率為66.1%。
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high.
The euro rose 0.02% against the dollar to $1.1229.
The pound traded at $1.3457, down 0.09% against the dollar.
The dollar rose 0.46% against the yen to 157.63 yen.
Precious metals settle: Dollar and Treasury yields fall, lifting gold to a more than 2-week high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Gold rose to a more than 2-week high on Thursday, buoyed by falling oil prices easing inflation concerns, a softer dollar and lower Treasury yields. Investors are watching Friday's nonfarm payrolls report, with the odds of a December rate hike currently at 66%.
Facts
Spot gold rose 1% on Thursday to $4,100.27 an ounce, after reaching an intraday high of $4,146.63.
Gold has rebounded $250 so far this week from last Friday's 1-year low of $3,869.85.
Markets put the odds of a Fed rate hike in December at 66%.
Brent crude plunged nearly 9% in the previous session and remained below $100 a barrel.
AI infrastructure slowdown fears spark chip selloff! 美光 plunges more than 17%, Sandisk tumbles more than 22%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. semiconductor stocks came under heavy selling pressure on Thursday amid concerns that data center construction would face regulatory and electricity-price pressures following the U.S. midterm elections. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index posted its biggest one-day drop in more than 2 years, while Sandisk and 美光 shares plunged 17% to 22%.
Facts
Sandisk plunged 22.26%, making it the worst-performing S&P 500 component.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.25%, its biggest one-day drop since March 16, 2020.
“Musk selloff” deepens! 特斯拉 and SpaceX shed $456 billion in market value over 2 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
特斯拉 and SpaceX lost a combined $456 billion in market value over 2 days amid political shifts following the U.S. midterm elections and concerns about AI spending. Democratic control of Congress heightened fears of greater scrutiny of Musk's companies and obstacles to data center construction, while Musk's fortune fell 9% to $789.5 billion.
Facts
特斯拉 and SpaceX shares both plunged on Thursday, wiping out about $456 billion in combined market value over 2 days.
特斯拉 closed down 10.77% on Thursday, shedding about $216 billion in market value; SpaceX fell 9.05%, losing about $240 billion.
Musk's fortune fell about 9% that day to $789.5 billion.
輝達 lost about $447 billion in market value in a single day, the 2nd-biggest one-day market value loss in the company's history.
Musk was the biggest individual donor of the 2026 election cycle, contributing about $445.7 million to support Republican candidates.
Companies mentioned：特斯拉、SpaceX、MarketWatch、道瓊、富比士、CFRA、Redbud Consulting、KeyBanc、Globalt Investments、戴爾、希捷、輝達、Sandisk、Direxion、Aptus Capital Advisors、NBC
Barron's analysis: 美光 plunges more than 17%! Is a buying opportunity emerging, or is the decline not over?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
美光 shares plunged 17% on concerns about a slowdown in data center construction. Although its DRAM market share fell to 21%, rising prices drove global market revenue up 369%, indicating that industry fundamentals remain strong.
Facts
美光's share of the global dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) market fell to 21% in the 3rd quarter from 26% in the same period last year.
Global DRAM market revenue rose 369% year over year in the 3rd quarter, to about 4.7 times the level in the same period last year.
SanDisk (SNDK-US) plunged 22.26% to close at $806.43.
威騰 (WDC-US) plunged 17.35% to close at $267.63.
希捷 (STX-US) fell 16.25% to close at $466.53.
SK hynix ADR (SKHY-US) fell 13.40% to close at $123.90.
長鑫存儲 (CXMT) saw its market share fall to 9% in the third quarter from 10% in the second quarter.
〈U.S. Market Close〉AI stocks massacred! VIX surges more than 60%, 道瓊 plunges 1,800 points, Philadelphia Semiconductor Index crashes more than 12%, and 台積電 ADR tumbles more than 10%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks were broadly sold off Thursday, with 道瓊, the Nasdaq and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index all falling sharply. The sell-off was driven by concerns about AI and data center regulation after Democrats scored a major midterm election victory. Senator Sanders called for a construction moratorium, triggering heavy selling in technology and semiconductor stocks. 台積電 ADR also plunged more than 10%.
Facts
道瓊 Industrial Average plunged 1,833.06 points Thursday, closing at 51,523.06.
那斯達克 fell 5.52% into correction territory, wiping out about $2.3 trillion in market value in a single day.
費城半導體指數 plunged 12.25%, marking a significant decline.
Senator Sanders called for a nationwide pause on data center construction, deepening market concerns about tighter regulation.
Meta President Dina Powell McCormick acknowledged that building data centers will become more difficult after the election.
輝達 (NVDA-US) plunged 9.26% to $181.60, shedding $447 billion in market value in a single day.
美光 has suspended a planned memory factory project in Taiwan worth about $4.5 billion amid longstanding labor disputes.
〈Energy Market Close〉U.S.-Iran peace talks remain deadlocked as tanker attacks continue! Crude rebounds after plunging the previous day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
International oil prices rebounded sharply Thursday amid repeated attacks on tankers in the Middle East and a stalemate in U.S.-Iran talks. Brent crude settled at $98.29 and WTI at $90.52, reversing the previous day's losses.
Facts
Brent crude futures surged $3.67, or 3.88%, to settle at $98.29 a barrel.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose $2.40, or 2.72%, to settle at $90.52 a barrel.
A total of 35 vessels reported attacks or related incidents in October, the highest monthly figure during the war.
The Eurasia Group cut the probability of a U.S.-Iran diplomatic agreement from 20% to 10%.
The Eurasia Group sharply raised the probability of both sides remaining locked in a prolonged standoff from 15% to 30%.
Citigroup said the White House could instead exercise the executive branch's foreign policy powers, and could even further escalate military action against Iran.
If conflict in the Middle East escalates again, Brent crude could return to the range of $110 to $125 a barrel.
Apple's new CEO's honeymoon is over! iPhone Duo sales boom masks concerns: Siri is falling behind the AI agent wave, while memory costs pose a test
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, is seeing the company's market value recover on strong iPhone Duo sales, but must also contend with soaring memory costs, supply chain bottlenecks and lagging AI competition. Gross margins are expected to decline, raising questions about the company's long-term growth prospects.
Facts
About 2 months into his tenure, Apple's new CEO John Ternus faces the market test of the launch of the company's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo.
Apple shares rose more than 5% on November 4, closing with a market capitalization of $5.08 trillion and reclaiming the top spot globally.
Delivery estimates for new iPhone Duo orders have been pushed back to the end of January next year, reflecting a gap between demand and supply capacity.
Apple forecasts its December-quarter gross margin will fall to 45% to 46%, down from 47.9% in the September quarter.
Apple has more than 2.5 billion active devices worldwide.
Apple has reached an agreement with Alibaba Group to offer AI features tailored to the local market for iPhone users in mainland China.
Independent investment research firm Yorkville Ives estimates that Apple could sell about 10 million iPhone Duo units over the next few quarters.
Companies mentioned：蘋果 (Apple)、Meta、OpenAI、Anthropic、美國銀行 (Bank of America)、Yorkville Ives、彭博社、阿里巴巴集團 (Alibaba)
After Democrats' sweeping victory, Senator Sanders calls for a nationwide pause on data center construction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After Democrats scored a major victory in the U.S. midterm elections, Senator Sanders and several progressive lawmakers called for a pause on data center construction. The governors of Texas and Pennsylvania are also pushing restrictions. Markets are concerned about the impact of policy on the AI industry's development.
Facts
Senator Sanders called for a nationwide pause on data center construction.
56% of voters said AI and data centers were a key or major factor in their voting decisions.
Texas accounts for 27% of planned data center capacity in the United States.
Policy concerns triggered sell-offs in AI chip and infrastructure stocks, sending the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunging more than 12%.
Record foreign capital net outflows in October pushed foreign exchange reserves below $600 billion, prompting central bank intervention; CPI topped 2% for 6 consecutive months. 台塑 Group increased its investment in 台塑 New Smart Energy, while 鴻海 posted record-high revenue. With markets volatile after the U.S. election, analysts recommend watching the 40,000-point support level.
Facts
Foreign exchange reserves fell below the $600 billion mark at the end of October, their lowest level in 3 months.
Foreign capital recorded net outflows of about $28 billion in October, a record for a single month.
Taiwan's CPI rose 2.33% year over year in October, remaining above the 2% inflation alert threshold for 6 consecutive months.
The four major 台塑 companies together increased their investment in 台塑 New Smart Energy by about NT$12.35 billion.
【Yuan Zhifeng Column】Hong Kong stocks have reached their technical rebound target
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Analyst Yuan Zhifeng said Hong Kong stocks rose sharply Thursday, with the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index and Hang Seng Tech Index extending their gains to 5 consecutive days. The technical rebound target has been reached, and a short-term consolidation is expected. Southbound funds recorded net selling of more than HK$21.3 billion, but large technology and biotech stocks performed strongly, with 網易, 阿里 and 小米 among the top gainers.
Facts
The Hang Seng Index closed at 24,797 on Thursday, up 877 points, or 3.7%, with turnover rising 51% day over day to HK$356.7 billion.
Southbound Stock Connect funds recorded net selling of about HK$21.3 billion on Thursday, bringing net selling since the start of November to about HK$5.7 billion.
網易 (9999) and 中生製藥 (1177) were the top-performing blue chips, gaining more than 9%.
華虹宏力 (1347) reported third-quarter profit attributable to shareholders of $123 million, up 1.47 times year over year.
李寧 (2331)'s board approved the declaration and payment of a special dividend of 2.32 yuan per share.
騰訊 (700) rose more than 7%, while 阿里 (9988) and 小米 (1810) gained more than 8%, leading Hang Seng Tech Index constituents.
聯想 (992) fell more than 6%, making it the biggest decliner among Hang Seng Index and Hang Seng Tech Index blue chips and constituents.
Was the post-election rebound a one-day wonder? Tech stocks lead the slide—is this sell-off over?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks were battered Thursday as Democrats' midterm election victory stoked concerns about AI policy, with the Nasdaq 100 falling more than 5%. Investors reassessed AI profit expectations, spreading selling across the market, and most of the Magnificent Seven technology stocks fell.
Facts
The Nasdaq 100 fell more than 5% in U.S. trading Thursday (the 5th).
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.
The Nasdaq 100 had already entered correction territory on Tuesday.
The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF fell more than 2% Thursday.
AI spending is estimated at about $1 trillion a year.
Companies mentioned：Jones Trading、Damped Spring Advisors、BCA Research、華爾街、美光、輝達、特斯拉、微軟、亞馬遜、蘋果、Alphabet、Meta、盈透證券、Invesco
[Manga] Girls’ Talk at the Academic Conference at Night
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
At a girls’ get-together held during the conference, Morita, who is looking for a marriage partner, shares her honest thoughts with members who are married with children or pregnant.
Enjoy the long autumn evenings! 2026 Hometown Tax Special: “Alcohol and Snacks”
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
A feature on alcohol and snacks for enjoying at home, offered as hometown tax donation gifts amid rising prices. It introduces tips for choosing and rankings.