Decomposer bacteria treat rice straw, benefiting the environment and soil organic matter while qualifying for subsidies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
農糧署東區分署 urged farmers not to burn rice straw in the open, recommending instead that they use organic fertilizer containing decomposer bacteria. It is offering an incentive subsidy of NT$5 per kilogram, while violators may have their subsidies suspended and face fines.
Facts
A subsidy of NT$5 per kilogram of fertilizer
A maximum of 200 kilograms may be applied per hectare
Eligible for a subsidy of NT$1,000
Those who receive a total of 2 written notices
within 1 year from the date the 2nd notice is served
Paraguayan President Peña resigns; Taiwan's Foreign Ministry says situation is under control
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Paraguayan President Peña resigned amid a financial crisis triggered by the collapse of Ueno Bank, and Vice President Alliana will take over. Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said the situation is under control.
Hsinchu County township representative candidate accused of vote-buying; candidate and campaign operative detained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Qiu, a candidate for township representative in Qionglin Township, Hsinchu County, was accused of vote-buying. He and a campaign operative surnamed Xie were ordered detained without visitation by a court.
Kaohsiung announces first wave of New Year's Eve concert performers; Sun Shu-mei and Hsu Fu-kai return home to perform
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 高雄市政府 announced the first wave of performers for its “2027 Kaohsiung Hi Party” New Year's Eve concert. Golden Melody Award-winning singer Sun Shu-mei and singer Hsu Fu-kai will return home to perform. The event will be held at 夢時代 on Dec. 31.
Rubio denies resignation rumors, declines to say whether he will run for president in 2028
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio denied rumors that he would resign, saying he would serve the Trump administration until the end of its term, and declined to discuss whether he would run in the 2028 presidential election.
3 people indicted over alleged vote-buying by village chief candidate in Emei Township, Hsinchu County
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Xu, a village chief candidate in Emei Township, Hsinchu County, was accused of offering NT$3,000 per vote. Prosecutors indicted Xu and 2 campaign operatives on charges including violating the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, and sought the forfeiture of NT$150,000 in alleged bribes.
Zhang Junjie suspected stowaway case: Chinese crew member detained pending trial
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the suspected stowaway case involving Zhang Junjie, a Chinese crew member surnamed Chen was detained pending trial without visitation over allegations that he received hundreds of thousands of New Taiwan dollars to help someone enter Taiwan illegally. The captain of the “Man Rui Fu 6” and 4 Indonesian crew members were also subject to detention requests, while the shipowner surnamed Li was released on NT$100,000 bail.
Ko Ching-mei accused in alleged China espionage case; prosecutors indict her under National Security Act and seek 14-year sentence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office indicted independent legislator Ko Ching-mei and her aides on suspicion of receiving Chinese funds and violating the National Security Act, among other offenses, and sought a 14-year prison sentence for Ko.
Today is the final deadline for countersignature of Senior Citizens Welfare Act; Shih Chung-liang urges more discussion and cautions against rushing implementation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 立法院 passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act on third reading, and today is the final deadline for the 行政院 to countersign them. 衛福部 Minister Shih Chung-liang said the amendments have serious flaws and violate the spirit of the National Health Insurance system, urging more discussion and cautioning against rushing their implementation. He also responded to media reports that he had asked groups to speak out and to questions about child abuse data in Kaohsiung.
Facts
Personal income tax rate below 20%
Passed on third reading on Oct. 16
Text of Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act
Hong Kong national security police arrest 1 person over alleged import of seditious books from Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong police’s National Security Department arrested a 34-year-old man suspected of importing more than 60 books deemed seditious from Taiwan for sale in Hong Kong. The man is a director of 候鳥, an organization supporting people in prison.
U.S. Democrats sweep Congress; Ted Lieu to lead caucus, setting record for Asian Americans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. Democratic Party regained control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. Ted Lieu will become chair of the House Democratic Caucus, making him the highest-ranking Asian American member of Congress in U.S. history. Hakeem Jeffries announced he would run for House speaker, and could become the first Black speaker.
Facts
Taiwan-born and raised in the United States, Ted Lieu is 57 this year
He has served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since first being elected in 2014
Including easing the cost of living, strengthening government accountability and defending core American values
South Korean stocks plunge more than 8%, fall below 5000 points; first-stage circuit breaker triggered
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Amid the U.S. midterm election results and concerns over regulation of AI data centers, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) plunged more than 8%, falling below 5000 points and triggering the first-stage circuit breaker and a halt to sell-side program trading. Shares of 三星電子 and SK海力士 tumbled sharply.
China sends 20 aircraft and vessels around Taiwan; military maintains close surveillance and response
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of National Defense said it detected 3 sorties by Chinese military aircraft, 9 Chinese naval vessels and 8 government ships from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today. A total of 20 Chinese aircraft and vessels continued operating around the Taiwan Strait, with Taiwan’s military maintaining close surveillance and responding.
Facts
A total of 20 Chinese aircraft and vessels
Detected 3 sorties by Chinese military aircraft
2 sorties entered the southwestern airspace
9 Chinese naval vessels
8 government vessels
Detected 1 Chinese drone
Detected 2 sorties by Chinese combat support aircraft and helicopters
Cho Jung-tai: Instructed 金管會 to closely monitor and stabilize the stock market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier Cho Jung-tai said he had instructed 金管會 to closely monitor international and domestic stock market movements and decide on measures to stabilize the market as needed, with the aim of restoring normal market conditions.
Rare public dialogue between senior 教廷 figures and Chinese bishops; each reads a prepared statement outlining its position
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
教廷 officials and Chinese bishops held a rare public dialogue in Rome, with both sides reading prepared statements outlining their positions. 教廷 emphasized that the Chinese church should be in communion with the universal Church and rejected conflating missionary work with colonialism. Li Shan, chairman of China’s official Catholic Patriotic Association, reiterated the principles of “independence, autonomy and self-administration” and obedience to national law. Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow urged the sides to resolve their differences through a “cross-cultural” approach.
Asian Cup sport stacking championships: Taiwan sends 71 competitors, a record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Asian Cup sport stacking championships were held in Pattaya, Thailand. Taiwan’s team sent 71 competitors, the largest contingent in the event’s history. The special division had 13 competitors, including several Presidential Education Award recipients and young athletes who set Taiwan records. A total of 12 were listed on the world records board.
Facts
Taiwan’s team sent 71 top competitors
Including 13 athletes in the special division
A total of 535 competitors from 11 countries and regions took part
4 of them are Presidential Education Award recipients
Set a Taiwan record of 2.028 seconds
Stacked in 3.332 seconds
12 people are listed on the 世界競技疊杯運動總會 (WSSA) world records board
Fears of slowdown in AI construction after U.S. election send Korean stocks sharply lower at open, triggering circuit breaker
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean stocks opened sharply lower and triggered a circuit breaker amid a steep drop in U.S. stocks and concerns that AI and data center construction could slow after the U.S. midterm elections. The KOSPI plunged more than 7%.
Paraguay’s president resigns: A look at how a bank collapse sparked a political crisis
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The collapse of Paraguay’s digital bank Ueno triggered a political crisis. President Peña resigned over his close ties to the bank’s controlling shareholder, 瓦茲蓋斯集團, and lawmakers approved impeachment proceedings.
Facts
Had about 3 million customers as of June
Managed about US$850 million in public funds
Paraguay has a population of about 6.5 million
This digital bank was founded in 2021.
Elected president in 2023.
Did not sell his stake until March 2025.
Arrest warrants issued for 8 senior Ueno executives.
The central bank placed Ueno under receivership on the 3rd of this month.
Secured about $510 million in financing.
Led the issuance of a $350 million bond on Wall Street.
Son of Wufeng village chief candidate in Hsinchu County suspected of treating voters to fishing; prosecutors seek detention without visitation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The son of a Chen-surnamed village chief candidate in Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County, is suspected of election bribery by paying voters' fishing fees. The Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office has petitioned for his detention without visitation.
The 民進黨 will hold a thousand-person community party, ‘Night of Caution and Trepidation,’ tonight at 台北大直典華 in Taipei’s Dazhi district. Shen Boyang, Su Chiao-hui, Huang Shih-chieh and Lin Kuo-chang, 4 northern Taiwan mayoral and county magistrate candidates, will appear together to rally support for their campaigns. The event will be held only once and has drawn more than 20,000 responses. Entry will be by实名制 lottery through LINE; those unable to attend can watch the livestream on YouTube.
台積電 hits limit down; Taiwan stocks plunge 3,737 points in morning trade, the biggest intraday drop, and fall below the annual moving average
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks plunged 3,737.67 points in morning trading amid the impact of the U.S. midterm elections, falling below the annual moving average. 台積電 hit limit down, while heavyweight stocks including 聯發科, 鴻海 and 台達電 also fell sharply.
Melania Trump invites Russian and Ukrainian officials to White House, urges humanitarian concerns to take precedence over war
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. first lady Melania Trump brought Russian and Ukrainian officials together at the White House, urging humanitarian concerns to take precedence over war and commemorating a 6-day ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky. Trilateral talks are expected to be held in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10 and 11. The situation in Russia and Ukraine has become more uncertain after Democrats won a majority in Congress. The Kremlin disclosed preparations for trilateral talks between Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping during the APEC summit in Shenzhen.
Facts
A 6-day ceasefire
Expires on Nov. 1
Russia launched its full-scale invasion in early 2022
To be held in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10 and 11
He told the media in October
Since the U.S. midterm elections on the 3rd
Democrats will take control of a majority in Congress starting in January next year
Nikkei plunges more than 5% as Wall Street tech sell-off rattles markets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Market concerns that the U.S. midterm election results could slow the AI data center investment boom drove a sharp drop in U.S. stocks, sending Tokyo's Nikkei index down more than 5%.
Political shift in Los Angeles as incumbent Mayor Bass loses reelection bid; administrative efficiency becomes a key target of criticism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Results are in for the Los Angeles mayoral election: incumbent Mayor Karen Bass lost her reelection bid to City Council member Nithya Raman. Raman focused on administrative efficiency, cost-of-living issues and homelessness, defeating Bass.
Facts
73-year-old incumbent Mayor Bass
45-year-old City Council member Raman
The first time in 20 years an incumbent mayor has lost a reelection bid
With 3/4 of the vote counted
She publicly endorsed Bass's reelection bid as recently as January this year
Before the candidate registration deadline in February
In the June primary
Bass won 34.3% of the vote in the June primary
Raman's 29%
The polls shifted by late September
Raman with 39% support
Bass's 28%
A gap of 11 percentage points
The gap between the two candidates narrowed in late October
After voting on Nov. 3
During a televised debate in August
Tens of thousands of streetlights were not working
$1.4 billion in cost overruns
The $2.6 billion convention center expansion project
Invested more than $300 million in a homelessness housing program
Rose again after falling for 2 consecutive years
Bass's biggest political liability was the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires
Google continues AI infrastructure investment with $17 billion data center project in Wyoming
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Google announced a $17 billion investment to build its first data center in Wyoming, while OpenAI also announced community commitments. Although local ballot measures after the midterm elections largely went against data center development, analysts say a complete halt to construction is unlikely, though expansion may slow.
Facts
Investing $17 billion
41 local ballot measures involving data center development
40 measures resulted in outcomes unfavorable to data center development
Chen Minxin wins youth Olympic women's table tennis singles gold, giving delegation its first gold of the Games
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the 2026 4th Dhaka Youth Olympic Games, Taiwan's Chen Minxin defeated Singapore's Lee Ming Ying in the women's singles table tennis gold medal match to win the delegation's first gold medal of the Games.
Wu Chih-chung urges co-production with Taiwan at Berlin Security Conference to help Europe reindustrialize
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung attended the Berlin Security Conference and advocated “co-production with Taiwan” to help Europe reindustrialize. He said Taiwan and Europe could combine their strengths in research and development and manufacturing to boost competitiveness, citing 輝達, 台積電 and 蘋果 as examples of cooperation and emphasizing that deeper collaboration serves the economic and security interests of both sides.
AI trade faces headwinds; Nasdaq posts biggest one-day drop since “Liberation Day”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A sweeping Democratic victory in congressional midterm elections sent U.S. stocks tumbling, with the Nasdaq Composite posting its biggest one-day drop since “Liberation Day” in April 2025. Concerns over tighter AI regulation and disruptions to data center construction triggered heavy selling in technology and semiconductor stocks, wiping out trillions of dollars in market value.
Facts
Closed down more than 5.5%
For the 2nd consecutive trading day
Fell more than 500 points in a single day
Down nearly 12% cumulatively
Rose more than 20%
Plunged 12%
Fell 9%
Slumped 17%
Both fell 2.2%
Fell 6.4%
Wiped out $2.5 trillion in market value
About 30% could be at risk from a potential construction pause
U.S. stocks slump, after-hours Taiwan index futures plunge 2,946 points; analysts say Taiwan stocks may retest 40,000-point support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A sharp drop in U.S. stocks sent after-hours Taiwan index futures down 2,946 points, below the 40,000-point mark; analysts expect Taiwan stocks may retest support at 40,000 points. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.25%, with AI-related stocks including 輝達, 超微 and 博通 leading the declines. Foreign investors have been net sellers for 6 consecutive days, with the cumulative sales totaling a large amount, while the New Taiwan dollar faces significant depreciation pressure. 美光 has delayed its plan to build a plant in Taoyuan due to labor disputes.
Facts
Closed at 38,936 points
Plunged 12.25%
Slumped 10.78%
Fell 221 points
Closed at 2,026 points
Fell 1,833.06 points
Or 3.44%
Closed at 51,523.06
Fell 334.89 points
Or 4.36%
Closed at 7,353.73
Plunged 1,421.51 points
Or 5.52%
Closed at 24,315.00
Plunged 1,257.52 points
Closed at 9,011.14
Slumped 9.26%
Plunged 17.26%
Fell 10.43%
Fell 10.33%
Fell 9.05%
Plunged 17.46%
Slumped 13.4%
Plunged 1,374.19 points
Closed at 41574.72 points
Peak of 49,968.92 points
More than 8,000 points
Net sold NT$102.46 billion in Taiwan stocks
Cumulative net sales of Taiwan stocks reached NT$2.8 trillion
Northeast monsoon brings cooler weather to northern Taiwan; Wu Der-rong: stronger cold air next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Weather expert Wu Der-rong said the northeast monsoon will bring cooler weather to northern Taiwan today and tomorrow, with occasional brief, localized showers. The northeast monsoon will strengthen from the morning of the 9th, bringing colder air than the previous wave and cooler conditions.
[ワイエムアセットマネジメント株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 20th Fiscal Period (2026/02/21–2026/08/20)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ワイエムアセットマネジメント filed its securities report for the 20th fiscal period. Total net assets stood at 17.3 billion yen, and the net asset value was 1.6060 yen. The fund aims to generate dividend income and capital gains through investments in domestic equities.
Facts
ワイエムアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed its securities report for the 20th fiscal period on Nov. 6, 2026.
Total net assets at the end of the period were 17,315,865,557 yen.
Original1単位当たりの純資産額は1.6060円である。
The return for the 20th specified period was 0.5%.
The fund invests in Japanese equities and aims to secure a high level of dividend income and achieve capital gains.
[ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 1st Fiscal Period (2026/01/26–2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ブラックロック・ジャパン filed its securities report for the January–August 2026 period, reporting total assets of approximately 13.35 billion yen and net income of approximately 1.22 billion yen.
Facts
ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed a securities report under EDINET code E09096.
Total assets at the end of the period were 13,349,149,877 yen.
[ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 3rd Fiscal Period (2026/02/10–2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ブラックロック・ジャパン filed a securities report for its “iShares S&P 500 Top 20 ETF.” Total assets for the February–August 2026 period were approximately 2.28 billion yen, with net assets at a similar level. The fund tracks the top 20 stocks in the S&P 500.
Facts
Total assets at the end of the period were 2,283,394,848 yen
[ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社] Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 4th Fiscal Period (2026/02/10–2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ブラックロック・ジャパン filed a securities report related to its India equity ETF. Net assets at the end of the period were approximately 5.38 billion yen, down from the previous period-end, and the fund posted an operating loss of approximately 410 million yen.
Facts
Net assets for the 4th fiscal period were 5,381,682,412 yen.
The operating loss for the period was 410,858,976 yen.
The fund aims to achieve investment results that track the Nifty 50 Index.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－5th Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed its annual securities report for the 5th fiscal period from February to August 2026. Assets and net assets increased, and the fund also posted operating income.
Facts
The filer is ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社, and the document is an annual securities report (beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts).
Operating income for the period was 800,740,759 yen.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－5th Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed an annual securities report dated August 9, 2026, and announced that the period's net income for the iShares U.S. High Dividend ETF was about 43億8千万円. Total assets decreased from the end of the previous period.
Facts
ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed an annual securities report.
The fund aims to track the Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－6th Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed the 6th-period report for the iShares MSCI Japan Climate Change Action ETF. Net assets increased to about 120.58705 billion yen, and investment performance was reported.
Facts
Total net assets at the end of the period were 120,587,055,078 yen.
Operating income or loss for the period was 11,944,246,666 yen.
Total current assets at the end of the period were 121,658,002,572 yen.
Current assets in stocks at the end of the period were 120,152,199,470 yen.
Dividend income for the period was 1,071,244,553 yen.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－9th Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed the 9th-period report for the iShares MSCI Japan SRI ETF. The fund will terminate its trust on November 25, 2026, and its total assets are about 149.6 billion yen.
Facts
The iShares MSCI Japan SRI ETF will terminate its trust (early redemption) on November 25, 2026.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－21st Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed its annual securities report for the 21st fiscal period from February 10 to August 9, 2026. Total assets and net assets increased, and the net asset value of major ETFs also rose, indicating strong performance.
Facts
Total assets at the end of the period were 20,065,970,044 yen.
Operating income for the period was 2,013,567,445 yen.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－16th Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed the 16th-period report for the iShares Automation & Robotics ETF. Net assets and operating income increased, reflecting investment performance in the automation and robotics sectors.
Facts
ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed its annual securities report for the 16th fiscal period.
The fund tracks the STOXX Global Automation and Robotics Index.
The maximum amount of additional trust assets is 10 trillion yen.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－21st Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed the 21st-period report for the iShares MSCI Japan High Dividend Yield ETF. Assets totaled about 155.2 billion yen, and operating income was about 8.65 billion yen.
Facts
ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed the 21st-period annual securities report for the iShares MSCI Japan High Dividend Yield ETF.
Total assets at the end of the period were 155,242,657,779 yen.
Operating income for the period was 8,646,506,737 yen.
Total net assets at the end of the period were 152,505,891,035 yen.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－9th Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed the 9th-period annual securities report for the iShares Green J-REIT ETF. Assets were about 14.7 billion yen, and the operating loss was about 1.2 billion yen.
Facts
Total assets at the end of the period were 14,722,251,861 yen.
The operating loss for the period was 1,192,775,576 yen.
The fund aims to track the FTSE EPRA Nareit Green Focus J-REIT Select Index (including dividends).
Net assets at the end of the period were 14,605,381,502 yen.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－21st Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed the 21st-period report for the iShares MSCI Japan Minimum Volatility ETF, reporting net assets of about 15.8 billion yen and operating income of about 9億2千万円.
Facts
Total net assets at the end of the period were 15,787,169,164 yen.
Operating income for the period was 920,895,579 yen.
The fund aims to track the MSCI Japan Minimum Volatility Index.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－18th Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed the 18th-period annual securities report for the iShares U.S. REIT ETF. Financial data, including total assets and operating income, was disclosed.
Facts
ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed an annual securities report.
Total assets at the end of the period were 11,794,056,737 yen.
Operating income for the period was 1,383,702,421 yen.
The fund tracks the FTSE Nareit Equity REITs 40 Act Capped Index.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－23rd Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed the 23rd-period report for the iShares JPX-Nikkei 400 ETF, revealing net assets of about 59.3 billion yen and operating income of about 51.2 billion yen.
Facts
Total net assets at the end of the period were 593,234,086,255 yen.
Operating income or loss for the period was 51,258,837,776 yen.
Total current assets at the end of the period were 599,067,455,372 yen.
Operating revenue from dividend income was 5,747,025,144 yen.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－18th Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed an annual securities report for beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. The period covered was February 10 to August 9, 2026. Net assets and financial data for major ETFs were disclosed.
Facts
The filer is ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社, and the document is an annual securities report (beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts)－18th fiscal period.
The report was filed at 09:11 on November 6, 2026.
Total assets at the end of the current period were 30,088,550,960 yen.
The number of outstanding units of the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF is 6,921,953.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－37th period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed the report for the 37th period of the iShares Core Nikkei 225 ETF. Net assets at the end of the current period reached approximately 210.09 billion yen, with the fund's assets expanding.
Facts
Total assets at the end of the current period were 2,114,755,031,141 yen.
【東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－10th period (2025/08/07－2026/08/06)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Tokio Marine Asset Management filed its 10th-period securities report. Net assets of its Nikkei 225-linked fund reached approximately 29.6 billion yen, and the return for the current period was 63.2%.
Facts
Tokio Marine Asset Management filed a securities report on Nov. 6, 2026.
Net assets for the 10th period increased substantially from the end of the previous period.
The return for the 10th accounting period was 63.2%.
Current liabilities have increased from the end of the previous period.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－21st Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed the report for the 21st period of the iShares Core TOPIX ETF. Total assets and net assets increased, indicating stable fund management.
Facts
The fund invests in shares of companies included in the TOPIX (including dividends) and companies approved for inclusion.
Beneficiary interests can be traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in units of 10.
Current liabilities for undistributed earnings increased between the end of the previous period and the end of the current period.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－22nd period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed the report for the 22nd period of the iShares Core J REIT ETF. Net assets totaled approximately 373 billion yen, and an operating loss of approximately 31 billion yen was recorded.
Facts
ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed its 22nd-period securities report.
The fund aims to closely track the TSE REIT Index (including dividends).
【大和アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－3rd period (2025/08/14－2026/08/13)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Daiwa Asset Management filed a securities report for the period from August 2025 to August 2026 on Nov. 6, 2026. Total assets expanded to approximately 2.85 billion yen, and operating profit reached approximately 1.01 billion yen, about 3 times the previous-period figure.
Facts
大和アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report.
Total assets at the end of the current period were 2,805,391,980 yen.
Operating profit for the current period was 1,011,810,211 yen.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－18th Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed its 18th-period securities report, announcing that total assets had expanded to approximately 51.6 billion yen. Net assets of its flagship ETF also remained firm.
Facts
Operating profit for the current period was 5,584,051,669 yen.
【東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－12th period (2026/02/07－2026/08/06)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Tokio Marine Asset Management filed a securities report for the 12th period (February to August 2026). Total assets were approximately 1.59 billion yen, and net income for the current period was approximately 2.42 billion yen.
Facts
東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report.
The EDINET code is E06433, and there is no applicable securities code.
【三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－1st period (2026/02/18－2026/08/07)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management filed a securities report for the period from February to August 2026. Net assets were approximately 527.5 billion yen, and net income for the current period was approximately 243.15 million yen, demonstrating stable performance.
Facts
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－1st period.
The trust fund limit is 500 billion yen for each fund.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－12th period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed a securities report for beneficiary certificates of a domestic investment trust. The fund is the iShares S&P 500 U.S. Equity ETF, with net assets of approximately 87.5 billion yen at the end of the current period and operating revenue of approximately 75.3 billion yen.
Facts
The filer is ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社, and the document is an annual securities report (beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts).
Operating revenue for the current period was 7,529,656,065 yen.
【大和アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－3rd period (2025/08/14－2026/08/13)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Daiwa Asset Management filed a securities report for an investment trust seeking 3 times the inverse of the S&P 500 Index. The fund posted a substantial net loss for the current period, and its net assets fell to about half their level at the end of the previous period.
Facts
The fund is managed with the aim of delivering approximately 3 times the inverse of the S&P 500 Index.
Operating profit or loss for the current period was △412,123,333 yen.
Net assets at the end of the current period were 422,165,864 yen.
The return was △40.5% in the 1st accounting period and △47.9% in the 2nd accounting period.
The securities report was filed at 09:01 on Nov. 6, 2026.
【三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－11th period (2025/08/08－2026/08/07)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management filed an 11th-period securities report for beneficiary certificates of a domestic investment trust. Net income for the current period was approximately 3.98 billion yen, and the return was 8.1%.
Facts
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management filed a securities report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－11th period (2025/08/08－2026/08/07).
The return for the 11th accounting period was 8.1%.
【Ｔ＆Ｄアセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－1st period (2026/02/20－2026/08/10)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
T&D Asset Management filed a securities report for its 1st period, covering Feb. 20 to Aug. 10, 2026, on Nov. 6, 2026. Net assets were approximately 9.88 million yen, and the return was 4.87%, while the operating loss was approximately 240,000 yen.
Facts
T&D Asset Management filed a securities report on Nov. 6, 2026.
Total net assets at the end of the current period were 9,883,604 yen.
The return for the 1st specified period was 4.87%.
Operating profit or loss for the period was △244,788 yen.
The fund has the characteristic of settling accounts 12 times a year (monthly).
【三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－1st period (2026/02/18－2026/08/07)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management filed a securities report for domestic investment trust beneficiary certificates. The fund is an emerging-market bond index fund, with net assets of about 321.7 billion yen at the end of the period and operating profit of about 15.9 billion yen.
Facts
The filer is 三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社.
Net assets at the end of the period were 3,216,651,657 yen.
Operating profit for the period was 159,105,984 yen.
The fund aims to secure interest income and achieve capital gains.
【ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社】Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts)－18th Fiscal Period (2026/02/10－2026/08/09)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
BlackRock Japan filed the 18th-period report for the iShares S&P 500 U.S. Equity ETF. The fund recorded assets of about 190.5 billion yen and operating profit of about 20.7 billion yen.
Facts
ブラックロック・ジャパン株式会社 filed an annual securities report.
Total assets at the end of the period were 190,474,348,026 yen.
Operating profit for the period was 20,669,576,536 yen.
Additional contributions to the trust assets are capped at 10 trillion yen.
Don’t use your EasyCard just for buses! “6 hidden features” you’re missing out on: top up by tapping your phone, borrow library books and more
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
悠遊卡公司 outlines six hidden EasyCard features, including mobile top-ups, commuter pass purchases, auto top-ups, registration and loss reporting, library borrowing and use as an e-invoice carrier.
Facts
The Easy Wallet app offers mobile top-ups by tapping a card to a phone, with a maximum of NT$10,000 per transaction.
The mobile top-up feature is available on iPhone 7 or later running iOS 13.0 or later, and on phones with NFC running Android 6.0 or later.
One Easy Wallet account can manage up to 20 cards.
After registering an EasyCard and reporting it lost, users can receive a refund of the remaining balance 3 hours later.
Under Article 15 of the Estate and Gift Tax Act, property gifted by a decedent to certain relatives within 2 years before death must still be treated as part of the estate and included in the gross estate.
If ownership of gifted land was transferred before the donor’s death, its estate value should be calculated using the announced current land value at the time of the gift.
If ownership of the land had not been transferred, its estate value should be calculated using the announced current land value at the time of the donor’s death.
Gift tax already paid may be credited against the estate tax payable in accordance with the law.
An amendment to Article 6 of the Estate and Gift Tax Act, promulgated in 2026, added a provision requiring recipients to pay estate tax on property gifted to certain relatives within 2 years before death.
The new rules apply to cases in which the death occurred on or after September 13, 2026.
Inheritance tax should generally be filed within 6 months of the day after the deceased's death.
Explainer》Can you still get free health checkups years after leaving a job or retiring? Labor Insurance Bureau lists 16 types of work and eligibility requirements
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Bureau of Labor Insurance under the Ministry of Labor has announced eligibility requirements for occupational disease prevention health examinations and follow-up examinations after leaving a job. The program covers 32 types of hazardous work, including 16 for which workers can still apply after leaving the job, and aims to help workers with long-term exposure to hazards detect health problems early.
Facts
The Bureau of Labor Insurance under the Ministry of Labor subsidizes health examinations each year for more than 25萬 workers engaged in hazardous work.
Occupational disease prevention health examinations cover 32 types of hazardous work, including work involving high temperatures, noise, dust, ionizing radiation and specific chemicals.
The Bureau of Labor Insurance offers follow-up health examinations after workers leave their jobs for 16 of the 32 types of hazardous work.
To apply for an occupational disease prevention health examination, workers must have at least 1 consecutive year of recent coverage under Labor Occupational Accident Insurance.
To apply for a follow-up health examination after leaving a job, applicants must have worked in one of 16 designated types of hazardous work and must have had at least 1 consecutive year of insurance coverage.
The Bureau of Labor Insurance has opened online applications for follow-up health examinations. Workers can verify their identities using mobile authentication or a Citizen Digital Certificate.
If workers go to a hospital for an examination without prior approval, the Bureau of Labor Insurance will not reimburse the cost.
Taiwan's largest riverside park is this one! With an area 16 times that of Da'an Forest Park, it has more than 100 sets of water and land attractions and a stunning 54-kilometer cycling path, transforming a flood diversion channel into a paradise for recreation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei Metropolitan Park in New Taipei City was created by transforming the Erchong Floodway. Covering 424 hectares, it is Taiwan's largest riverside park. The park combines flood control and recreation, with attractions such as Bear Monkey Forest Playground and Sea World Water Park, as well as a 54-kilometer cycling path. It spans the districts of Sanchong, Xinzhuang, Wugu and Luzhou.
Facts
New Taipei Metropolitan Park covers about 424 hectares and is Taiwan's largest riverside park.
New Taipei Metropolitan Park spans the 4 administrative districts of Sanchong, Xinzhuang, Wugu and Luzhou.
Bear Monkey Forest Playground has 31 slides and more than 100 play structures.
Sea World Water Park opened in summer 2022 and features 7 water attractions themed around marine life.
The loop trail along the Erchong Floodway is about 54 kilometers long.
Chenguang Bridge officially opened in December 2018.
New Taipei Metropolitan Park was formerly the Erchong Floodway, which was originally built mainly for flood control.
Explainer》After more than 10 years as a Starbucks Gold member, she quits over “4 shakes of sugar topping”! A staff member's response leaves her stunned
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣星巴克 introduced new customization fees on October 12, covering services such as adding milk after removing ice, adding ingredients and switching to plant-based milk. The changes have angered longtime members and sparked controversy on social media.
Facts
台灣星巴克 revised its customization fees effective October 12. Customers who ask for extra milk or the original beverage to top up a drink after ordering light ice or no ice must pay an additional 15 dollars.
Each additional serving of designated flavored syrup, such as cane sugar, hazelnut, vanilla or caramel, costs 15 dollars.
Switching to oat milk or almond milk costs 20 dollars.
Adding high-protein cold foam costs 60 dollars.
A Gold member who had been a customer for more than 10 years decided to quit after being told she would have to pay an extra 15 dollars to add sugar cookie crumble to her Toffee Nut Latte, and could only have 4 shakes sprinkled on.
Each additional shot of espresso or upgrade to signature espresso costs 15 dollars.
Adding chocolate chips, whipped cream, matcha, mocha drizzle or some seasonal toppings also costs an extra 15 dollars.
11/6 International Morning Brief｜Paraguay's president resigns but still faces impeachment; AI stock sell-off drags Dow down 1833 points; at least 25 flights in Europe receive bomb threats
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Paraguayan President Peña resigned over the collapse of Ueno bank but still faces an impeachment inquiry; a sell-off in U.S. AI stocks sent the Dow plunging 1833 points; flights in several European countries made emergency landings after bomb threats; Cambodian scam victims were prevented from returning home; 豐田 reported lower profits but raised its full-year outlook; and a new South Korean film explores AI companionship.
Facts
After Paraguayan President Peña announced his resignation, the lower house of Congress still voted 78-0 to impeach him.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1833.06 points on November 5, closing at 51523.06.
輝達 shares fell 9.3% and 超微 shares dropped 17.3%, dragging down U.S. technology stocks.
豐田 posted net profit of 7594億 yen last quarter, down 19% from the same period last year.
豐田 raised its profit forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 to 3.57兆 yen.
At least 25 flights in Europe received bomb threats, but inspections found no dangerous items.
Paraguay's digital bank Ueno holds about 8億 dollars in public-sector deposits.
Taiwan stocks plunge 3700 points—is the National Stabilization Fund about to step in? Cho Jung-tai's “latest instructions” to the Financial Supervisory Commission revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's weighted stock index plunged more than 3700 points today (6) as U.S. technology stocks tumbled, setting a record. Premier Cho Jung-tai instructed the Financial Supervisory Commission to take flexible measures to stabilize the market, stressing that Taiwan's economic fundamentals are sound. The government will continue monitoring the situation and take responsive measures to calm market fears.
Facts
Taiwan's weighted stock index came under intense selling pressure as soon as trading opened today (6), plunging more than 3700 points at one point to a low of 37837, falling below both the 4万-point mark and its annual moving average.
Taiwan stocks set a record for the largest intraday point drop in history, with losses approaching 9% at one point, surpassing the 2953.71-point record set on July 17 this year.
Premier Cho Jung-tai has instructed the Financial Supervisory Commission to closely monitor stock market movements and said it would take flexible measures to stabilize the market as needed.
台積電 shares closed at 2240 dollars in the previous trading session, then plunged at the open today and briefly hit the 2020-dollar limit-down price.
U.S. stocks fell sharply across the board at the close on the 5th. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.25%, while 台積電 ADRs tumbled 10.76%.
The market is concerned that after the U.S. midterm elections, Democrats could tighten oversight of AI and data centers, affecting related construction and chip demand.
Explainer》Even hell is getting more expensive! Tickets to Changhua's Eighteen Levels of Hell rise by 10 dollars, and the reason is surprisingly connected to ghosts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
南天宮's Eighteen Levels of Hell at Bagua Mountain in Changhua announced that ticket prices will rise by 10 dollars starting in late July 2026, with adult tickets increasing to 60 dollars. Rising operating costs and higher repair bills caused by visitors damaging the facilities prompted the increase. This is the attraction's first price hike since it opened more than half a century ago, after prices remained unchanged for more than 20 years.
Facts
南天宮's Eighteen Levels of Hell at Bagua Mountain in Changhua announced in late July 2026 that ticket prices would rise by 10 dollars, bringing adult tickets to 60 dollars.
The Eighteen Levels of Hell was established in 1971, and its admission price had remained unchanged for more than 20 years.
Visitors have damaged the exhibits by breaking the arms off demon guard figures, removing their pants, and stealing torture instruments and props.
The Eighteen Levels of Hell exhibits are mainly located on the 2nd through 4th floors of the 南天宮 temple.
The Eighteen Levels of Hell exhibits include depictions of illegal activities in modern society, such as judicial fixers and scam rings.
Pushing hard on parliamentary diplomacy! Dai Hsi-chin reviews 4 years as Taipei City Council speaker, including the first “council-to-council” partnership
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei City Council Speaker Dai Hsi-chin reviewed his record over 4 years, highlighting breakthroughs in parliamentary diplomacy, including the first “council-to-council” partnership with South Korea's Gyeonggi Province, as well as visits to the U.S. and Europe to promote cooperation. He also pushed for legislation to raise aides' salaries, established a council childcare center, and continued organizing visits to troops on outlying islands to foster awareness of national defense.
Facts
Dai Hsi-chin was first elected speaker of the Taipei City Council in 2022.
The Taipei City Council was the first to sign a “council-to-council” partnership with South Korea's Gyeonggi Province.
Dai Hsi-chin led a bipartisan effort to complete a legal amendment within half a year, raising salaries for council aides nationwide.
The Taipei City Council established the first childcare center for council members and staff, addressing childcare needs for their children.
Dai Hsi-chin was the first Taipei City Council speaker to lead a council delegation directly to New York City Council for an exchange.
The Taipei City Council visited Helsinki, Finland, to tour underground air-raid shelters integrated into daily life.
The Taipei City Council is the most active of the nation's councils and the only one to hold annual events honoring and supporting the military.
Don't rush to buy the dip as Taiwan stocks plunge 3700 points! Analyst reveals “3 signals that the decline is bottoming”: hold cash and wait for this day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The U.S. plan for a sweeping AI ban sent technology stocks crashing and sparked global fears, with Taiwan's weighted stock index plunging more than 3700 points and over 1700 stocks hitting the limit down. Analysts urged investors to hold on to cash and avoid blindly buying the dip, and to watch for three signals that the decline may be bottoming: support at the annual moving average, rising trading volume and financial stocks stepping in to support the market.
Facts
News of a U.S. super AI restriction order sent semiconductor stocks sharply lower on Wall Street, causing Taiwan's benchmark Taiex to plunge more than 3700 points in morning trading.
More than 1700 companies listed on Taiwan's main and over-the-counter markets were limit-down, with both spot and futures markets hitting their down limits.
台積電 ADR plunged 10.78% to $353.1 in the previous trading day's after-hours session, directly sending Taiex futures down 2946 points overnight.
Jiang Guozhong, an analyst at 摩爾投顧, said the market's margin maintenance ratio had fallen below the key warning threshold of 140%, meaning unstable short-term positions had gradually been cleared out.
Nvidia plunged 9.26%, AMD tumbled 17.26%, and Micron fell 17%, making them the major U.S. stocks behind the market panic.
Nationwide NT$10,000 cash handout is coming! Executive Yuan announces deposit schedule; details on ATM and post office withdrawals revealed, with 7 areas offering additional payments of up to NT$10000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Executive Yuan announced a budget of NT$235.7 billion for a nationwide cash handout of NT$10,000 in January 2027, with the funds to be deposited as early as January 26. It also compiled information on additional stimulus payments in 7 townships, which residents can claim alongside the central government's payment.
Facts
President Lai Ching-te announced a budget of NT$235.7 billion for a nationwide cash handout of NT$10,000 per person in fiscal year 116.
The first round of universal cash payments could be deposited as early as January 26, 2027.
Residents of Guangfu Township in Hualien County can receive an additional stimulus payment of up to NT$10,000 per person.
Registered residents of Haiduan Township in Taitung County can receive an additional NT$10,000 per person.
The deadline for the general public to claim the cash payment is expected to be extended to August 31, 2027.
In-person ATM withdrawals are expected to be available starting February 15, 2027.
Exclusive: Did 文策院 waste public funds? It got the host country for France's Annecy Animation Festival wrong; internal management turmoil shocks the industry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
文策院 President Wang Min-hui mistakenly believed Taiwan had been invited to be the host country for the 2027 Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France, resulting in a waste of public funds. Reports of internal management turmoil, frequent departures among senior executives, and a vice president's drinking scandal have also prompted strong industry doubts about the semi-official agency's effectiveness and management.
Facts
文策院 President Wang Min-hui misunderstood the intentions of France's Annecy Animation Festival and mistakenly promoted Taiwan as the 2027 host country.
The Annecy Animation Festival in France has confirmed Colombia as next year's (2027) host country.
文策院's misjudgment led to a waste of substantial public funds.
文策院 has a very high turnover among senior staff, with several managers resigning.
A newly appointed section chief resigned after just 7 days on the job, unable to adapt to President Wang Min-hui's management style.
Vice President Yang Zhongtian has often blacked out from drinking while on overseas business trips.
文策院 was established in November 2019 as a semi-official agency.
Featuring Able Carry and EVERGOODS! The Baggery's limited-time pop-up at SOGO 大巨蛋 offers an exclusive DIY custom embroidery experience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Baggery will open a limited-time pop-up at SOGO 大巨蛋 from November to December 2026, bringing in international technical bag brands such as Able Carry and EVERGOODS, and offering a DIY custom embroidery experience to meet the needs of urban commuters and travelers.
Facts
The Baggery will hold a two-month limited-time pop-up at 遠東 Garden City（SOGO 大巨蛋） from November 1 to December 31, 2026.
The pop-up's theme is “CARRY YOUR NEXT CHAPTER: Accompanying You on the Next Leg of Your Journey.”
The WANDRD High-Gloss Black limited-edition color will be available exclusively in limited quantities at The Baggery's 大巨蛋 pop-up.
OriginalAble Carry 的 Max EDC 與 Daily Plus 後背包搭載獨家 A-Frame 立體支撐系統。
EVERGOODS has released the Civic Daily Tote 24L tote bag and Civic Travel Bag 20L backpack.
Guided by its “Slim Your Carry” philosophy, Bellroy has selected the Hide & Seek Wallet and Lite Sling Mini.
Not Jiahao or Zhiming! Who is the most common male full name in Taiwan? The No. 1 name is shared by more than 4000 people, with extremely high odds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of the Interior's Department of Household Registration released 2023 name statistics showing that the most common full name among men in Taiwan is Chen Guanyu (4,021 people), while the most common given name is Jiahao (14,038 people). The results reflect the large number of people surnamed Chen and generational shifts in naming trends, from earlier names such as Zhiming and Jiahao to more recent ones such as Cheng'en and You-ting.
Facts
According to data released by the Ministry of the Interior's Department of Household Registration in 2023, the most common identical full name among men in Taiwan is Chen Guanyu, shared by 4,021 people.
Excluding surnames and counting only men's given names, Jiahao is the most common, with 14,038 people.
Ministry of the Interior statistics show that Chen is Taiwan's most common surname, and the top 10 surnames account for more than half of the population.
Among males aged 18 and under, common given names include Cheng'en, You-ting, and Pin-rui.
Taiwan's stock market plunged more than 3700 points at Friday's open after U.S. technology stocks tumbled, falling below the 40,000 mark. Concerns over tighter AI regulation after the U.S. midterm elections and the returns on capital spending triggered sell-offs in semiconductor and AI supply chain stocks, while foreign investors recorded net sales of more than NT$614.4 billion for 6 consecutive days.
Facts
Taiwan's stock market plunged more than 3700 points at Friday's open, falling below the 40,000 mark.
Taiex futures closed the overnight session at 38936 points, down 2946 points or 7.03%.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.25% in a single day, a rare decline in recent years.
台積電 ADR also plunged 10.78%, closing at $353.10.
Foreign investors recorded net sales for 6 consecutive trading days, totaling more than NT$614.4 billion.
The market capitalization of S&P 500 constituents lost about US$3 trillion in a single day.
[The Journalist] The allure of land development along the Taipei-Yilan High-Speed Rail route is irresistible: Lin Guozhang's joint-venture partner has deep roots in Yilan land readjustment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During the Yilan County magistrate election, Blue and Green candidates Wu Zongxian and Lin Guozhang questioned each other over asset disclosures and investment ties. The Blue camp said Chen Jianfu, head of 亞別建設, in which Lin Guozhang invested, has been deeply involved in Yilan land readjustment, and also alleged that 川晟建設 used funds from the im.B embezzlement case for an urban land readjustment project in Jiaoxi.
Facts
Blue camp Yilan County magistrate candidate Wu Zongxian faced questions over receiving 裕慶-KY shares as a gift last year.
Green camp county magistrate candidate Lin Guozhang serves as a director and supervisor of 艾特先進半導體, a company that does business with 中國中芯國際.
The Blue camp questioned whether Lin Guozhang had incorrectly listed the name 雅別建設 in his investment disclosure; the company's actual registered name is 亞別建設.
亞別建設 is headed by Chen Jianfu, honorary chairman of the Yilan Builders Association, who is actively involved in land readjustment in Yilan.
In 2023, P2P platform im.B was at the center of a NT$9 billion fundraising and embezzlement case. The family of its head, Zeng Yaofeng, and 川晟建設 were implicated in transferring funds into a self-organized urban land readjustment project in a Jiaoxi resort area.
Zhang Linghe and Jing Boran lose out! The male star with the highest favorability in Chinese dramas takes the top spot in the TOP10: strong acting, standout looks, and dedication make him a fan favorite
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article presents the list of the “TOP10 Most Favorable Male Stars” chosen by online users in the 2026 Chinese drama market. It features actors including Zhang Linghe, Han Dongjun, and Jing Boran, and analyzes their notable works, recent activities, and the reasons they have built audience appeal.
Facts
Han Dongjun ranked first on the list.
Jing Boran has again attracted significant attention with Zao Chun Qing Lang, which made Netflix Taiwan's trending list.
Yang Yang starred in the 2026 period wuxia drama Yu Lin Ling, playing Zhan Zhao.
Liu Yuning is an actor who successfully made the transition from online singer to the world of drama.
Lin Yi and Lu Yuxiao will star in the new drama Zhe Yue Liang in November 2026.
Song Weilong has new works, Ye Gou Gu Tou and Jiao Yang Si Wo, anticipated in 2026.
Taiex update: Market plunges 3700 points at the open; when will the decline end?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. stocks plunged on concerns about AI regulation after Democrats took control of Congress, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index suffering a historic rout. In the fallout, Taiwan index futures plunged nearly 3,000 points overnight. The Taipei stock market opened down more than 3,700 points today (the 6th), with heavyweight stocks including 台積電 opening limit-down as panic spread through the market.
Facts
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.25%, its biggest single-day drop since March 16, 2020.
Taiwan index futures closed down 2,946 points, or 7.03%, at 38,936 points, falling below the 40,000-point threshold.
The Taipei stock market opened down 2,658.96 points today (the 6th), at 38,915.76 points.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 1,833.06 points, or 3.44%, to 51,523.06 points.
The 10-year Treasury yield fell about 6 basis points to 4.83%.
West Texas Intermediate crude rose more than 2% to $90.54 per barrel.
Explainer》No one claims an unidentified body. Who ultimately takes care of it? The body's fate revealed after a 25-day government notice
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This article explains the legal procedures for handling unidentified bodies, including police evidence collection, a 25-day public notice period for claiming the body, and subsequent cremation or transfer to a medical school. It notes that even after a body is cremated, the Ministry of Justice's Institute of Forensic Medicine can help families identify relatives through DNA matching services.
Facts
Under the Taipei City Self-Government Ordinance on Handling Unidentified Bodies, police must collect fingerprints and DNA samples after finding an unidentified body, and publish a 25-day notice inviting claims.
After the notice period for an unidentified body expires, police must continue their investigation, and related case files must be kept for 30 years.
In 2018, the Taipei City Government held a joint memorial service for 6 unidentified deceased people and temporarily placed their ashes at the Zhen'ai Building on Yangmingshan for families to claim.
Under the Autopsy Act, a body with no relatives to claim it may be dissected by a medical school only after a notice has been published in a newspaper for 25 days and 1 month has passed without anyone claiming it.
The Ministry of Justice's Institute of Forensic Medicine offers DNA matching services for unidentified bodies, and families may apply for a match to confirm a relative's identity.
Taiwan stocks are in free fall, but this 1 stock has hit an all-time high! Expert reveals 3 major shock-resistant strengths: the last decent dividend stock
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Taiwan's benchmark index has corrected nearly 15%, but 中華電 has bucked the trend to reach an all-time high. Experts say its inelastic demand and stable dividend payouts make it a safe haven for funds.
Facts
Taiwan's benchmark stock index has recently pulled back by nearly 15%, and panic has rapidly spread through the market.
中華電 (2412) climbed to NT$166.5 during trading on the 5th, setting a new all-time high.
中華電 closed at NT$161.5, unchanged from the previous close.
中華電 paid a cash dividend of NT$5 per share last year and raised it to NT$5.2 this year.
The overall average yield on Taiwan stocks is currently only about 1.6%.
The Journalist》When patients bring AI diagnoses and demand doctors follow them: An unwitting patient trusts only AI, and a doctor points out 3 problems
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Chinese medicine practitioner Hsu Kuo-feng encountered a patient demanding treatment based on an AI diagnosis report. Hsu said AI cannot replace the details of a clinical consultation, and the incident drew online attention.
Facts
Taipei Chinese medicine practitioner Hsu Kuo-feng encountered a patient who tossed a whole stack of information found through ChatGPT onto the table.
The patient claimed AI had diagnosed the causes of their condition as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis and Grade 2 spondylolisthesis.
Dr. Hsu Kuo-feng said it was also necessary to determine whether the numbness was in the front or outer side of the lower leg, or in the sole of the foot.
Dr. Hsu Kuo-feng is a Chinese medicine practitioner who has practiced in Taipei for many years and specializes in herniated discs and sciatica.
Dr. Hsu Kuo-feng recounted what happened on his personal Facebook page, drawing comments from thousands of Facebook friends.
Top inside stories of the week》Did the debate help, while the race remains dangerous? Chiang Wan-an wants to use this person to play two cards! A four-star general is denounced as a pro-China sympathizer, and someone plans to oust Huo Shou-yeh after the election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
風傳媒 analyzed the local elections, noting that although Chiang Wan-an gained ground in the debate, his race remains perilous and he is considering relying on a particular person to play two cards. It also mentioned a four-star general being criticized as a pro-China sympathizer and personnel moves involving someone seeking to oust Huo Shou-yeh at a later stage.
Skip Ribbon King and Jane Tsonis when visiting tourist factories! Insiders recommend this place instead: fun, with plenty of good food and so much to see you won't tire of it; worth visiting again and again
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced its list of 2026 outstanding tourism factories, including 聖瑪莉丹麥麵包莊園 and 維格餅家鳳梨酥夢工場 in New Taipei City. The former has won the award for the third time, while the latter features DIY pineapple cake activities. Both combine technology and hands-on experiences and were recognized as high-quality family attractions.
Facts
The Ministry of Economic Affairs recently announced its list of "2026 Outstanding Tourism Factories," which includes 聖瑪莉丹麥麵包莊園 in Tucheng and 維格餅家鳳梨酥夢工場 in Wugu, New Taipei City.
聖瑪莉丹麥麵包莊園 has been recognized as an outstanding tourism factory for the third time this year.
聖瑪莉丹麥麵包莊園 is located in Tucheng, New Taipei City, and offers technology experiences such as VR tours, along with pastry DIY activities.
維格餅家鳳梨酥夢工場 is located in Wugu, New Taipei City, and is themed around pineapple cakes, a classic Taiwanese souvenir.
New Taipei currently has 18 tourism factories and industrial culture centers, spanning fields such as food, beauty and skin care, and household goods.
The New Taipei City Government has promoted an industrial tourism guidance and transformation program since 2009.
Taiwan index futures plunge nearly 3,000 points overnight! Expert instead invests NT$500,000 in "these 2 ETFs": steady dividend income, unafraid of a Taiwan stock market plunge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan index futures plunged nearly 3,000 points overnight. Financial writer Shih Sheng-hui said the book value of his assets had evaporated by NT$2 million, but he remained composed because he holds the 0050 and 0056 ETFs, which provide a steady stream of dividend income. He stressed that large-cap ETFs are more likely to recover over the long term than individual stocks.
Facts
Taiwan index futures swung sharply overnight, plunging nearly 3,000 points during trading and falling below the 39,000-point threshold.
Financial writer Shih Sheng-hui admitted that the book value of his stock holdings could have fallen by another NT$2 million.
Shih Sheng-hui's portfolio is entirely focused on 元大台灣50 (0050) and 元大高股息 (0056), 2 ETFs.
In just 3 days, the book value of Shih Sheng-hui's stock holdings had already shrunk by NT$2 million.
Shih Sheng-hui receives stable dividend payments of hundreds of thousands of New Taiwan dollars every quarter to help cover living expenses.
The NT$10,000 universal cash payout is coming! Ministry of Finance says funds could arrive as early as this 1 day; "postal ATM cash withdrawal schedule revealed," with 7 regions offering bonuses of up to NT$10,000 per person
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
President Lai Ching-te announced that NT$235.7 billion would be allocated in the 116年度 central government budget to distribute NT$10,000 in cash to everyone, with payments arriving as early as January 26, 2027. A KMT caucus proposal to distribute NT$20,000 is pending negotiations, while several localities have also introduced bonus payments.
Facts
President Lai Ching-te announced that NT$235.7 billion would be included in the 116年度 central government budget to distribute NT$10,000 to each person.
The first universal cash payments could arrive as early as January 26, 2027.
The Ministry of Finance plans to increase the number of participating financial institutions to 17 for cash withdrawals at ATMs.
The deadline for the general public to claim the universal cash payment is August 31, 2027.
Guangfu Township, Hualien, is distributing NT$10,000 in recovery payments to people registered there before September 23, 2025, who still have household registration there on June 8, 2026.
The KMT caucus has proposed the draft Special Act on Sharing Economic Gains and Stabilizing Livelihoods, calling for NT$20,000 to be distributed to each person.
The claiming deadline for newborns born in Taiwan from August 1 to December 31, 2027, has been extended to January 31, 2028.
Older adults no longer have to pay National Health Insurance premiums! 16 counties and cities "automatically cover the full amount without an application"; a look at 2026 subsidies and increases by county and city
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Local governments in multiple cities and counties have expanded health insurance subsidies for older adults, offering up to NT$826 per month, with some providing automatic payments without an application. The Executive Yuan has refused to countersign amendments passed by the Legislative Yuan that would ease subsidy eligibility rules, citing funding and fiscal discipline concerns and prompting debate over intergenerational fairness.
Facts
Local governments across Taiwan have introduced or expanded subsidies for older adults' out-of-pocket National Health Insurance costs, with eligible seniors receiving up to NT$826 per month.
In Taitung County, residents aged 70 and older who have been registered there for at least 1 year and have spent a cumulative 183 days in Taiwan during the past year are not subject to an income test and need not apply; the county government and National Health Insurance Administration will cross-check records and make the payments.
Premier Cho Jung-tai said amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act would cause annual government spending to surge by about NT$40 billion, directly violating the principle that social insurance contributions should reflect the capacity to pay.
Taipei's health insurance subsidy for older adults requires applicants to have been registered in the city for at least 1 year, to have spent a cumulative 183 days in Taiwan during the past year, and to have an income tax rate below 20%.
Deputy Health and Welfare Minister Lu Chien-te warned that under the amended eligibility rules, older adults with annual salaries of more than NT$1.5 million to NT$1.7 million could qualify for an exemption, while the median annual salary of younger wage earners is less than NT$600,000.
Weather forecast: The good weather is over! 2 surges of northeasterly monsoon winds to arrive in succession, with temperatures in northern Taiwan dipping to 19 degrees; the wettest, coolest period of the coming week revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Weather Administration said in its forecast that 2 surges of northeasterly monsoon winds will affect Taiwan in succession starting today. From next Monday through Wednesday, lows in the north and east will dip to 19 to 22 degrees. Monday and Tuesday will be the wettest and coolest period, with conditions gradually improving from Wednesday.
Facts
Starting today (6), 2 surges of northeasterly monsoon winds will affect Taiwan in succession, bringing more rain to the north and east.
From next Monday through Wednesday (the 9th to 11th), lows in areas north of central Taiwan, Yilan and Hualien are forecast to drop to 19 to 22 degrees.
There is a chance of localized heavy rain in Yilan and Hualien today.
There will be more moisture on Monday and Tuesday next week (the 9th and 10th), with localized brief showers likely north of Miaoli and in Yilan.
Statistics from the 勞動部 show that 102 construction workers died in workplace accidents in the first 3 quarters of this year, with subcontractor workers accounting for 74%. In response, implementation of the 勞動部’s announced Regulations on Engineering Safety Design and Integrated Management will be delayed until next July, and the first phase will cover only projects worth NT$1 billion or more, prompting questions about leniency toward project owners.
Facts
A total of 193 people died in major workplace accidents in Taiwan in the first 3 quarters of this year, down 9% from the same period last year.
There were 102 workplace accident deaths in the construction industry in the first 3 quarters of this year, 9 more than in the same period last year.
Subcontractor workers accounted for 74% of construction industry workplace accident deaths.
The worker killed in a workplace accident at 台積電’s new construction project in Nanzi, Kaohsiung, was an employee of 上昊機械.
The first phase of the Regulations on Engineering Safety Design and Integrated Management will apply only to projects with a construction cost of at least NT$1 billion.
The Regulations on Engineering Safety Design and Integrated Management are expected to be implemented in phases starting next July.
Behind the scenes: The DPP has never won Pingtung City in 75 years! Lai Ching-te arrives, and the Pingtung political boss is willing to fall out with a close friend of 10 years
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DPP Chair Lai Ching-te is preparing for the 2026 election, shifting his focus to township and city mayoral seats to strengthen the party’s grassroots presence. The Pingtung City mayoral race has become a key battleground, with DPP candidate Liang Yu-ci challenging incumbent KMT Mayor Chou Chia-chi, reflecting the contest between political forces in southern Taiwan.
Facts
President and DPP Chair Lai Ching-te has set the strategy for the 2026 election, including seeking to win county and city mayoral races and making gains in township and city mayoral contests across Taiwan.
Pingtung City has long been governed by the KMT since the introduction of local self-government, and the DPP has yet to establish a foothold there.
In this Pingtung City mayoral race, DPP candidate Liang Yu-ci is challenging incumbent KMT Mayor Chou Chia-chi.
Chou Chia-chi is backed by a deeply entrenched network of council members and local factions spanning the blue and green camps, with roots stretching back decades.
Liang Yu-ci is the only non-special-municipality elected representative among the New Tide faction’s current Central Executive Committee members.