Groundbreaking held for rebuilding the central kitchen at Tainan's 立人國小; will provide meals to 2 schools and 2,000 students and staff
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the rebuilding of the central kitchen at 立人國小 in Tainan's North District. The project has a budget of NT$40 million and a construction period of 420 days. Once completed, it will provide meals to about 2,000 students and staff at 立人國小 and Zhongyi Elementary School, improving ventilation and traffic flow and reducing flood risks.
Cabinet Pledges to Stabilize Stock Market; Taiwan Stocks Narrow Intraday Losses and Return Above 40,000-Point Mark
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Following a sharp plunge on Wall Street, Taiwan stocks at one point tumbled 3,737.67 points in morning trading, the largest drop on record, and fell below the 40,000-point mark. After the Executive Yuan pledged to stabilize the stock market, losses narrowed and the index ultimately climbed back above the 40,000-point threshold.
Hong Kong Strengthens City Surveillance System, Adds Facial Recognition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
香港警方 has upgraded the “SmartView System,” adding facial recognition and connecting it to surveillance cameras in shopping malls. The system has helped solve more than 2,000 cases.
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Kaohsiung Linyuan village chief candidate suspected of buying votes with Boston pies; released on NT$150,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Chen-surnamed candidate for village chief in Kaohsiung’s Linyuan District is suspected of illegally collecting personal information and distributing 500 Boston pies on Mother’s Day to buy votes. Kaohsiung prosecutors set bail at NT$150,000.
Facts
A total of 500 pies were distributed
Chen-surnamed man ordered released on NT$150,000 bail
Chen-surnamed man, his wife and 30 related witnesses summoned to give explanations
Lai Jui-lung: Charter flights from Kaohsiung’s Xiaogang to Haneda to begin next February after DPP lawmakers secure deal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker Lai Jui-lung said that, following efforts by 8 Kaohsiung lawmakers, charter flights from Kaohsiung International Airport will fly directly to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport starting next February, with regular flights expected to follow. He also mentioned growth in passenger traffic at Xiaogang Airport and plans for a new terminal.
Taiwan stocks plunge below the annual moving average! Is it time to snap up bargains? Gu Yu reveals “five key signs” of a market bottom and urges investors to check the signals before entering!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks plunged 3,737 points on the 6th, a record-setting drop, and fell below the annual moving average. The premier and senior National Security Fund officials spoke out, saying an extraordinary meeting could be called. Gu Yu analyzed five key signs of a market bottom and urged investors to watch carefully.
Facts
Taiwan stocks plunged as much as 3,737 points after opening on the 6th, setting a record for the largest intraday drop in history, and fell to a low of 37,837 points.
Ruan Qing-hua, executive secretary of the National Security Fund, said an extraordinary committee meeting could be called if the market sees disorderly declines or investor confidence collapses.
Financial writer Gu Yu compiled five possible signs of a market bottom during a major Taiwan stock market crash, covering different stages from panic selling to fund-backed support.
As of the 5th, the weighted index had closed lower for 6 consecutive trading days, plunging a cumulative 5,460 points. Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$102.4 billion in a single day, while investment trusts bucked the trend with net purchases of about NT$22.6 billion.
The Taiwan Stock Exchange said Taiwan stocks have fallen 13.8% from this year’s high, a smaller decline than the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index’s 29.83% and South Korea’s KOSPI index’s 37.64%.
Who has the better odds, Chiang Wan-an or Shen Po-yang? Doctor reveals why he leads by 8 percentage points: Behind the tide is a “vote magnet”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Storm Media reported on the odds of Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang in the nine-in-one elections. A medical expert said Chiang Wan-an leads by 8 percentage points and analyzed the backing of a “vote magnet” behind him.
Sony’s Imaging & Sensing Solutions segment generated 577.6 billion yen in revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 (July–September), down 37 billion yen from the same period last year.
Semiconductors explained in one graphic》From chip basics to the AI server supply chain, how do semiconductors make money? A complete collection of illustrated explainers【Guide to be continuously updated】
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Storm Media launched its “Semiconductors Explained in One Graphic” series in October 2026, using illustrations to explain semiconductors and AI hardware technology. The series covers developments and technological innovations at multiple companies, is regularly updated, and offers knowledge from the basics to the cutting edge.
Facts
Sony’s image sensor business posted an additional 16.4 billion yen in operating profit this quarter; the weak yen contributed 25.9 billion
TOTO’s ceramics business generated 39.6 billion yen in revenue and 18.2 billion yen in operating profit from April to September 2026
Panasonic invests 92 billion yen to expand production of AI server materials, building new plants in China and Thailand; Hsinchu is also one of its 5 global bases
Original村田每出貨100日圓的電容，就有將近150日圓的新訂單進來，約1兆日圓的投資
Hitachi’s new technology uses 45°C warm water to cool AI chips, cutting electricity used for heat removal by 3 tenths
Analysis of the U.S. midterm elections》Why did Texas, a Republican stronghold, fall too? AI data centers and inflation are only the surface; “this infrastructure” has gone unbuilt for decades, a deeper cause
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Democrat Inohosa defeated Republican Abbott to become governor of Texas. The main reasons were voters’ opposition to data center construction, which drove up utility bills, and the aging state of U.S. infrastructure.
Facts
Democratic Texas state representative Inohosa defeated Republican incumbent Governor Abbott in the 2026 midterm elections, winning 52.8% of the vote to Abbott’s 45.7%.
Inohosa will become Texas’s first Democratic governor in 35 years and the first Latino governor in the state’s history.
Wu Chung-li said the United States has had almost no major infrastructure projects since President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal in the 1930s.
Inohosa’s campaign platform called for a full pause on applications for new data center projects until the state legislature convenes in January 2027.
The data center construction boom has brought local residents harm before benefits, as the massive demand for electricity has sent utility prices soaring.
Wu Chung-li believes the United States has neglected electricity-related infrastructure for decades, a major underlying reason Republicans lost in Texas.
Local governments in the United States have considerable authority over land use, building permits, energy supply and environmental regulation, giving them the power to constrain federally promoted AI construction.
Shen Po-yang says child abuse figures are “a guess”; Chen Shih-chung clarifies: The overall impression is that the situation in Taipei is very serious
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate for Taipei mayor, drew attention after saying he could only estimate the severity of child abuse in Taipei because he lacked data. Executive Yuan政務委員 Chen Shih-chung clarified that this reflected the general perception of how cases are handled in the city, not a cross-county comparison, and that procedures for revising statistical data are rigorous.
Facts
In an interview with a program by Global Views Monthly, Shen Po-yang said Taipei should have the highest number of child abuse cases among the six special municipalities.
Shen Po-yang explained that he could not make a precise assessment because he did not have the data and could only guess.
Chen Shih-chung said the remarks were not a relative comparison with other cities and counties, but rather reflected the general impression that the situation in Taipei is very serious.
Chen Shih-chung said the situation in Taipei is serious because several sudden incidents seemed not to have been handled very thoroughly.
Child abuse statistics involve various complex factors, including abuse within families and institutions, as well as severity.
Experts have been asked to review the figures compiled by government agencies. The revision process is complex, and the figures will not be changed because of a single incident.
Explainer》Joshua Wong was originally set to be released next year. Why must he now remain in prison until 2036？A look at the 15-year turn of events that changed his fate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Joshua Wong, former secretary-general of Hong Kong Demosisto, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Nov. 5, 2025, for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the Hong Kong National Security Law. The ruling significantly delays his originally scheduled release in 2027, and he may have to serve his sentence until 2036.
Facts
Joshua Wong was sentenced to a further 10 years in prison by the Hong Kong High Court on Nov. 5, 2025.
Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to one count of “conspiracy to collude with foreign or external forces to endanger national security”.
Judge Tam Yiu-ho set 13 years in prison as the starting point for sentencing, then reduced the sentence to 10 years.
Joshua Wong was originally expected to be released on Jan. 7, 2027.
Joshua Wong may not regain his freedom until 2036, when he is 40 years old.
UNIQLO Thank You Festival kicks off today, 11/6！Prices revealed for HEATTECH and down jackets, plus a free thermos with qualifying purchases
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japanese fast-fashion brands UNIQLO and GU are holding a 7-day Thank You Festival from Nov. 6 to 12, offering discounts to 66% of the original price on hundreds of items, along with limited-edition gifts such as Taiwan-exclusive thermos cups with qualifying purchases. It is their biggest promotional event of the year.
Facts
The UNIQLO and GU Thank You Festival runs for 7 days, from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12.
Hundreds of popular items will be discounted to 66% of their original price during the UNIQLO Thank You Festival.
The UNIQLO HEATTECH Extra Warm cashmere-blend thermal top is priced at NT$590 after discount.
Customers who spend NT$2,500 in a single UNIQLO transaction will receive a Taiwan-exclusive premium thermos cup.
GU versatile T-shirts start at NT$100, while women's balloon skirts and oxford shoes are reduced to NT$190.
40 data center ballot measures rejected in midterm elections. Is Google still spending $17 billion on an AI hub？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Google announced a $17 billion investment to build a data center in Wyoming, pressing ahead with AI infrastructure despite most data center ballot measures being rejected after the midterm elections.
Facts
Google announces $17 billion investment to build its first data center in Wyoming, United States
The 2027 NT$10,000 cash handout could arrive as soon as Jan. 26. Analysts advise holding onto cash after Taiwan stocks plunged 3,700 points. The second-most popular overseas destination for Taiwanese travelers was a country other than Japan, South Korea or Thailand. Taiwan Railways ticket booking rules change on 11/10.
Facts
President Lai Ching-te announced that NT$235.7 billion has been earmarked in the 116 annual central government budget to give NT$10,000 to every person.
Original若立法院在2027年1月5日前完成總預算三讀，最快1月26日首批普發款項入帳。
The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index plunged more than 3,700 points intraday, falling below 40,000 and its annual moving average, while 台積電 was locked at the limit down.
Tourism Administration statistics show that from January to September 2026, nearly 2.8 million Taiwanese travelers went to the second-most popular overseas destination, surpassing South Korea.
Premier Cho Jung-tai instructed the Financial Supervisory Commission, stressing that Taiwan's industries remain highly profitable.
Starting Nov. 10, the Taiwan Railways e-booking app will extend same-day ticket bookings until 5 minutes before departure.
7 areas, including Fuxing Township in Hualien and Haiduan Township in Taitung, are offering additional local revitalization payments of up to NT$10,000 per person.
When will National Pension payments rise to NT$5,000？Lai Ching-te reveals reason for holdup, “she is furious”；latest legislative progress and who is eligible？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
President Lai Ching-te said the National Pension is slated to rise to NT$5,000 starting in July, but the increase has been delayed because the Legislative Yuan has not completed the amendment process. Taiwan People's Party legislator Tsai Chun-chou hit back, calling this misleading, and disclosed that the Ministry of Health and Welfare had previously asked to retain the provision. The disputed provisions of the bill have now been sent for cross-party negotiations.
Facts
On Jan. 22, 2026, the Executive Yuan passed a draft amendment to certain provisions of the National Pension Act proposed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
The monthly amount for National Pension old-age benefits under Plan A, the basic guaranteed old-age pension, survivor benefits and payments for Indigenous people will rise from NT$4,049 to NT$5,000.
The amendment raises the individual annual income threshold from NT$500,000 to NT$600,000 and the threshold for personal land and property assets from NT$5 million to NT$10.25 million.
Taiwan People's Party legislator Tsai Chun-chou blasted Lai Ching-te for saying the delay in National Pension payments was due to the Legislative Yuan, calling it a completely misleading political ploy aimed at the public.
The Legislative Yuan's Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee completed its third review of the entire bill on Oct. 14, with disputed provisions reserved for cross-party negotiations.
Analysis of the U.S. midterm elections》Will Trump turn more extreme after the defeat？Becoming “Mr. Veto” and clashing with Congress！Strategists：He'll go all out on foreign policy in his final 2 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After the Republican Party's crushing defeat in the 2026 midterm elections, experts predict Trump will resort to extreme measures in foreign policy during the remaining 2 years of his term to save face. Military action against Iran could escalate, despite potential constraints from Congress.
Facts
The Republican Party suffered a crushing defeat in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, losing even traditional strongholds such as Texas, South Carolina and Kansas.
Kuo Yu-jen, deputy president of the Institute for National Policy Research, and Dong Li-wen, executive director of the Asia-Pacific Peace Studies Association, believe Trump may take a more extreme approach to foreign policy to make up for domestic setbacks.
Trump publicly dismissed the possibility that members of Congress would seek to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth, saying Hegseth was doing a very good job and would not be stepping down.
The U.S. military currently has 2 carrier strike groups, with about 5~6萬 personnel, around the Strait of Hormuz, and they are heading through the South China Sea to the Middle East.
Dong Li-wen observed that the likelihood of the United States attacking Iran again has risen significantly after the midterm elections, and that Trump will make the most of his final 2 years in office to go all out on foreign policy.
Explainer》Taiwan's largest bat doesn't drink blood！It even eats bananas and mangoes；a look at its favorite foods
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article details the ecological traits, dietary habits and conservation status of Taiwan's largest bat, the Taiwan flying fox. The species does not drink blood and helps disperse seeds, but its population is critically endangered, making stronger habitat protection necessary.
Facts
The Taiwan flying fox is the largest bat currently found in Taiwan. Its scientific name is Pteropus dasymallus formosus, and it is an endemic Taiwan subspecies of the Ryukyu flying fox.
An adult Taiwan flying fox can have a wingspan of about 1 meter, and its facial features resemble those of a fox.
Only 3 bat species worldwide are known to truly feed on blood. They are found in Mexico, Central America and South America, and there are no wild vampire bats in Taiwan.
When eating fruit, the Taiwan flying fox chews the flesh to extract the juice and spits out the indigestible fibers, forming “food pulp”.
According to information released by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency on Oct. 16, 2026, the Taiwan flying fox is currently found mainly on Guishan Island in Yilan, in Hualien and on Green Island in Taitung.
The Taiwan flying fox is currently listed as a Category I endangered wildlife species. In the 2024 Red List of Terrestrial Mammals of Taiwan, it was assessed as “Nationally Critically Endangered (NCR)”.
According to the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency's publicly released 2025 research report, there are about 390 on Guishan Island, about 186 in Hualien City and about 4 on Green Island, for a combined total of about 580 across the 3 locations.
First in political history！Sitting legislator indicted in alleged spy case；prosecutors seek 14 years for Kao Chin Su-mei, authorities activate flight-prevention measures
The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office indicted Kao Chin Su-mei and others on Nov. 6, 2026, for alleged violations of the National Security Act and the Anti-Corruption Act.
Prosecutors are seeking 14 years for Kao Chin Su-mei and 15 years for Chang Chun-chieh.
The defendants are accused of receiving about NT$170 million in funds from the Chinese Communist Party.
Kao Chin Su-mei is the first sitting legislator to be indicted as an alleged Chinese spy.
Chang Chun-chieh is accused of preparing to use Indigenous community influence as a “fifth column”.
The defendants' team was named the “Homeland of the Ancestors Team”.
Lin Yi-chun is accused of acting as an intermediary between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, receiving instructions from Chinese Communist Party officials and relaying them.
SinoPac settlement account holders beware! Transfer failures spark alarm; take 2 steps to protect yourself and avoid a settlement default
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
永豐銀行 experienced an interbank transfer outage on Nov. 6, raising investors’ concerns about stock settlement defaults. The bank had recently suffered a transfer fraud case involving more than NT$40 million. The cause of the latest outage has yet to be confirmed, and regulators have launched an investigation.
Facts
永豐銀行 suffered an online banking transfer fraud incident on Nov. 3, affecting 418 customers. A total of NT$41.76 million was transferred out and sent to the same account at 台北富邦.
Under 台灣證券交易所 rules, Taiwan stocks follow a settlement system on the 2nd business day after the trade date (T+2). Investors must complete cash and securities settlement with their brokers by 10 a.m. on T+2.
金管會 has required 永豐銀行 to submit a full investigation report by Nov. 12, clarifying issues including outsourced management, internal controls and system security.
永豐銀行 Chairman Cao Wei-shi and President Chuang Ming-fu personally held a press conference on the 4th and bowed in apology. They said they would continue investigating the problem and seek compensation from the system supplier.
Why do high-speed trains have 3 seats on one side and 2 on the other? It’s not about maximizing passenger capacity! Japanese experts reveal the thoughtful reason behind the design
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣高鐵's in-service 700T trains use a 3+2 seating arrangement to optimize capacity and the passenger experience, preventing traveling companions from being left alone. Meanwhile, Taiwan Railways has invested NT$28.5 billion in N700ST next-generation trains, which feature upgrades including shorter braking distances and greater comfort. They are expected to enter service in August 2027.
Facts
台灣高鐵's in-service 700T trains use a “3+2” seating arrangement. A Japanese TV program said the design keeps traveling companions from being left alone.
台灣高鐵 has spent NT$28.5 billion to purchase N700ST next-generation trains.
OriginalN700ST列車在緊急狀況下煞車距離可縮短近2成，僅需3.2公里煞停。
N700ST trains are expected to officially enter service starting in August 2027.
Once N700ST trains enter service, overall departure capacity during peak hours could increase by up to 25%.
President of Paraguay, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in South America, resigns; Foreign Ministry says it will maintain good ties with ruling party and friends from all walks of life
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña announced his resignation on the 5th of this month amid public protests and impeachment pressure sparked by the Ueno Bank crisis. Vice President Pedro Alliana will succeed him. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation and stressed that it will continue to maintain good ties with Paraguay’s ruling party and friends from all walks of life to ensure stable bilateral relations.
Facts
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on the 5th of this month, with Vice President Pedro Alliana set to succeed him.
Paraguay’s homegrown digital bank Ueno Bank was deemed by the central bank to have severely inadequate capital, leaving 3 million depositors unable to access their accounts.
Paraguay’s House of Representatives unanimously approved the impeachment of President Santiago Peña, with 0 votes against.
Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said Taiwan would continue to maintain good ties with Paraguay’s ruling party.
During the opening of the United Nations General Assembly, Santiago Peña strongly supported Taiwan, saying he stood with Taiwan based on shared values.
台灣前進陣線 launches civic “election bulletin” with full disclosure of candidates’ assets and criminal records
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣前進陣線 has launched a civic election bulletin website compiling candidates’ assets and criminal records, exposing gaps in official data and calling for 中選會 reform.
Facts
台灣前進陣線 launched its “2026 Civic Election Bulletin” digital website on Nov. 5.
The civic election bulletin used AI to read more than twenty thousand pages of scanned documents published by 中選會, with volunteers then working together to verify key fields.
Of the 1,590 declarations published by 中選會, 1,473 were unsearchable images.
All candidates reported a combined NT$690 million in shares of listed and over-the-counter companies, but their market value was about NT$4.7 billion.
A total of 17 declarations from Hualien and Miaoli contained processing records from the overseas online service iLovePDF.
Paraguayan digital bank Ueno was taken over by the central bank after excessive lending, freezing deposits belonging to 3 million customers and trapping US$800 million in public funds. President Santiago Peña’s resignation bid failed, impeachment proceedings are continuing, and prosecutors have filed breach-of-trust charges against several executives.
Facts
OriginalUeno銀行客戶約300萬人，佔巴拉圭約6成成年人。
Paraguay’s central bank ordered Ueno to cease operations, saying its solvency was below half the legal threshold.
Ueno holds about US$800 million in public funds, equivalent to about one-fourth of its total deposits.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña announced his resignation on Nov. 5, but it was not approved because the required quorum was not met.
A judge has ordered the detention of 6 senior executives, including Ueno founder Vazquez.
Paraguay’s Congress passed an emergency law allowing each depositor to initially withdraw up to about US$19,800.
In addition to deposits, Ueno raised about US$510 million from development institutions, international funds and capital markets.
Lost your Taiwan Compatriot Permit? What to do depends greatly on where you lost it! See the 3 steps to replace it: report it first and get this proof
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article explains the replacement process and required documents if a Taiwan Compatriot Permit is lost in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong or Macau, and offers advice on what to do while waiting for a replacement and how to prevent a loss.
Facts
If you lose your Taiwan Compatriot Permit in mainland China, first report it at the public security police station near where it was lost or where you are staying, and obtain a loss report certificate.
Replacing a Taiwan Compatriot Permit in mainland China generally takes about 3 to 7 business days.
If you cannot wait for a new long-term permit, you can apply for a single-use Taiwan Compatriot Permit to leave mainland China and return to Taiwan.
If you discover that your Taiwan Compatriot Permit is missing in Taiwan, having a domestic travel agency handle the replacement takes about 7 to 10 business days.
The Straits Exchange Foundation provides a 24-hour emergency hotline: +886-2-2533-9995, for contact in cases of communication difficulties or emergencies.
3 zodiac signs with the most sensible children! They rarely give their parents cause for worry; the No. 1 sign shows strong opinions from a young age
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According to folk beliefs, children born under three zodiac signs are naturally sensible and rarely worry their parents. Those ranked first have opinions of their own from a young age. The article notes that these beliefs do not represent the website’s position.
Facts
The article states that folk beliefs do not represent this site’s position.
Tech debate》AI’s latest victim: search engines! U.S. online hub Reddit sees search traffic fall by millions; the traditional internet faces extinction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
瑞銀 analysts say AI tools are eating into Google search activity, causing traffic to traditional websites such as Reddit to plunge. Reddit shares plunged 29% after disappointing results, while Fiverr’s CEO warned that the traditional internet is nearing extinction.
Facts
瑞銀 analyst Vogt said in a report that AI tools appear to be eating into Google search activity.
Reddit CEO Hoffman said referrals from search engines have fallen by more than 1 million per week on average.
Reddit shares fell about 29%, marking the biggest percentage drop on record.
Fiverr CEO Kaufman likened the decline in organic clicks on the internet to an “earthquake.”
Reddit CEO Hoffman believes AI Overviews have become a complete search experience and are pushing results pages down.
Nasdaq plunges 5.52% after midterm elections; Trump blames Democratic landslide: “We will become stronger in some way eventually”
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U.S. stocks plunged after the midterm elections, with Trump blaming the market drop on a Democratic landslide. Investors fear Democratic control of Congress will slow data center construction, sending AI stocks including 輝達 and 博通 sharply lower.
Facts
The Nasdaq Composite fell 5.52% on Nov. 5.
Trump blamed the stock market decline on the Democrats’ victory in the midterm elections.
博通 shares fell 10%, while 輝達 shares fell 9%.
The Democrats regained control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the midterm elections.
The Dow Jones index surged by more than 1,500 points on Nov. 4.
Will senior citizens’ cards for people 65 and older get a major upgrade after the election? Shen Boyang backs this “1 name” as better; Su Chiao-hui praises the idea as brilliant
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei and New Taipei mayoral candidates Shen Boyang and Su Chiao-hui have backed host Lan Xinmei’s suggestion to rename the senior citizens’ card the “Supreme Card” to enhance its dignity. Subsidy points on senior citizens’ cards in the two cities will rise to 600 per month in July 2026.
Facts
Shen Boyang and Su Chiao-hui appeared on the TVBS program 《女人我最大》 to discuss renaming the senior citizens’ card.
Starting July 1, 2026, monthly subsidy points on senior citizens’ cards in Taipei and New Taipei will increase from 480 to 600.
The 600 points on the Senior Citizen Card are equivalent to 1 yuan and can only be used for designated services. Unused points do not roll over to the next month.
Taiwan stocks plunge, then rebound in a V shape to hover around 40,000 points; FSC signals market-stabilization measures! Latest response from Peng Jin-long: short-selling restrictions or the National Stabilization Fund?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks were hit by a steep decline in U.S. tech shares, plunging more than 3,700 points at the opening today (6) and setting a record for the largest intraday point drop in history, while falling below the 40,000-point mark. Premier Cho Jung-tai instructed the Financial Supervisory Commission to closely monitor the market and take flexible steps to stabilize it. FSC Chairman Peng Jin-long said measures to support the market would be announced this afternoon, but did not directly answer whether short-selling restrictions would be imposed or the National Stabilization Fund deployed.
Facts
The TAIEX plunged 3,737.67 points intraday today (6), setting a record for the largest intraday point drop in history.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.25% in the previous trading session.
台積電 ADR plunged 10.78% in the previous trading session, closing at US$353.1.
The overall maintenance margin ratio for margin trading stood at 167.42% as of Nov. 4.
Securities lending sales accounted for 4.42% of total market trading value.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 1,833.06 points in the previous trading session, a decline of 3.44%.
The Nasdaq Composite fell 5.52% in the previous trading session.
The S&P 500 fell 4.36% in the previous trading session.
Arriving at Taoyuan Airport in the middle of the night with no Airport MRT—how can you get home? “3 little-known transport options” that are convenient and save money: no need to spend big on a taxi
Major Taiwanese pharmacy chain hit by wave of closures? With pandemic windfall gone, “247 stores shut down”; operators lament growing business burdens
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
丁丁藥局 closed 2 stores in Zhonghe District due to rent and commercial-district factors, reflecting the challenges facing pharmacies in the post-pandemic era as pandemic-related windfalls fade and costs rise.
Facts
丁丁藥局 recently closed 2 branches in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City.
The number of Western medicine retail outlets across Taiwan fell by nearly 250 compared with 113年.
Original疫情高峰期防疫用品占藥局總收入超過5成，現已降至不到1成。
Listed pharmacy chain 啄木鳥藥局 closed 9 physical stores in a single move.
There were 9,014 pharmacies with dispensing services at the end of 2024, rising to 9,053 by the end of 2025.
台安藥局 faces a crisis over bounced checks, bringing operations to a standstill.
There are 7,489 Western medicine retail outlets across Taiwan, while total industry sales have risen 31.5% against the trend.
Do you have to buy a parking space when buying a home? Insiders reveal 4 hidden pitfalls: even if you don’t use it, you may not be able to rent it to outsiders
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines whether buyers should purchase a parking space with a home, offering advice from 4 perspectives: regulations, home type, location, parking-space type and finances, and warning about ownership and rental restrictions.
Facts
Taiwanese regulations do not require homebuyers to purchase a parking space. Except where certain presale developers or sellers of existing homes impose specific conditions, the decision is up to the buyer.
Buying a parking space is strongly recommended for homes with 3 or more bedrooms and 2-bedroom homes intended for move-up buyers, but may not be necessary for studios, 1-bedroom homes and very small 2-bedroom homes.
In areas outside central MRT zones with weaker public transportation, parking is a necessity because residents rely heavily on private vehicles, creating strong demand for parking spaces.
Flat parking spaces in buildings with ramp access hold their value best and are the most popular on the resale market, but cost the most. Mechanical parking spaces are cheaper but come with various restrictions and high maintenance costs.
Monthly payments on a parking-space loan are about 7,700 yuan, or about 8,500 yuan including management fees, while nearby rents are only 3,000 to 4,000 yuan. The rental yield is below the mortgage interest rate, potentially resulting in negative cash flow.
Explainer》Does tree burial mean burying an urn under a tree? Many people have it wrong! There’s 1 thing to do before burial
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This article details the laws and practices governing tree burials in Taiwan, dispelling the misconception that urns are buried directly in the ground and emphasizing that ashes must be ground and placed in an eco-friendly container. It also compares tree burial with ash scattering among plants and lists fees and booking procedures in Taipei, New Taipei and other areas.
Facts
Article 2 of the Funeral and Interment Management Act defines tree burial as placing ashes in the ground in a cemetery and planting flowers or trees above them, or burying ashes around the roots of a tree.
Containers used for tree burial must be made of easily degradable materials and must not contain toxic substances.
Before a tree burial, the ashes must be processed using ash reprocessing equipment and ground into finer particles.
Since November 2018, Taipei City has stopped burying eco-friendly paper bags together with ashes. Instead, the ashes are spread evenly into the burial site and covered with soil.
Taipei City generally charges a NT$6,000 usage fee for tree burials of deceased people who were not registered residents.
The eco-friendly burial area at the Shisifen Multicultural Demonstration Cemetery in Xindian, New Taipei City, is open to people nationwide to apply for tree burials free of charge.
When public tree-burial areas in Taichung reach their planned burial capacity, they will temporarily close for renovations and a new burial cycle.
Explainer》Taiwan’s government faces 2.8 million cyberattacks a day! Hackers target hospitals and power utilities—what are they really after?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Digital Affairs and the National Security Bureau revealed that Taiwan’s government networks face 2.8 million intrusion attempts daily, with critical infrastructure such as hospitals and energy facilities also under threat. Hackers are using AI tools to automate attacks, and the government plans to strengthen its defenses.
Facts
The Ministry of Digital Affairs said Taiwan’s government networks face an average of about 2.8 million intrusion attempts every day.
A National Security Bureau report showed that intrusions targeting government networks hit a monthly high in July 2026, reaching 185.6 million.
In 2025, the Chinese Communist Party’s average daily cyber intrusions against Taiwan’s critical infrastructure reached 2.63 million.
Chinese Communist Party cyber forces have used ransomware to attack major medical institutions in Taiwan and steal data.
Original軟硬體漏洞攻擊是中共網軍使用占比超過五成的主要攻擊手法。
The Ministry of Digital Affairs found that overseas attackers were using AI agent tools to carry out automated attacks.
Will Cho Jung-tai refuse to countersign the Senior Citizens Welfare Act? Seniors’ health insurance costs could rise by NT$60 billion; doctor crunches the numbers: seniors aren’t as wealthy as you think
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to health insurance subsidies for seniors, but Premier Cho Jung-tai is considering refusing to countersign them over fiscal and constitutional concerns, prompting strong backlash from physician Shen Zheng-nan and the public, who accuse the government of applying a double standard and say senior welfare is lagging behind.
Facts
The Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act on Oct. 16.
Premier Cho Jung-tai believes the amendment violates 3 major principles, including the Constitution and fiscal discipline.
Original卓榮泰預估修法後每年預估新增約400億元支出，未來可能攀升到600億元。
A Formosa Survey poll shows that more than half of the public support amending the Senior Citizens Welfare Act.
Ministry of Health and Welfare statistics show that older people in Taiwan have 16,800 yuan in disposable income per month.
Taiwan's pension system ranks 45th in the world.
During his campaign, Lai Ching-te advocated spending 20 billion yuan a year to subsidize tuition at private universities.
Taiwan stocks plunge 3,737 points, setting a record for the biggest intraday drop in history! Is the National Stabilization Fund about to step in? Cho Jung-tai issues urgent instructions, while Ruan Qinghua reveals conditions for market support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks were dragged down by a sharp plunge in the U.S. semiconductor index, plunging 3,737 points intraday to a historic record. Premier Cho Jung-tai instructed the Financial Supervisory Commission to monitor the market, while National Stabilization Fund Executive Secretary Ruan Qinghua hinted that an emergency meeting to support the market would be considered if trading became disorderly.
Facts
Taiwan stocks plunged as much as 3,737.67 points intraday, touching a low of 37,837.05 points and setting a record for the biggest intraday drop in history.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.25% in a single day, dragging Asian stock markets sharply lower as well.
Premier Cho Jung-tai has instructed the Financial Supervisory Commission to closely monitor domestic and overseas stock markets and decide on appropriate stabilization measures as needed.
Deputy Finance Minister and National Stabilization Fund Executive Secretary Ruan Qinghua said that if the market sees an irrational, disorderly decline, an emergency committee meeting to discuss countermeasures has not been ruled out.
Taiwan stocks opened sharply lower, falling below the 40,000-point threshold and breaking through the annual moving average at about 38,827 points.
Under Article 8 of the National Financial Stabilization Fund Establishment and Management Regulations, when capital markets become disorderly or threaten national stability, the National Stabilization Fund may, with committee approval, use its legally authorized funds to stabilize the market.
Will the Financial Supervisory Commission step in to stabilize the market? Short-selling restrictions and the National Stabilization Fund together? A guide to intervention conditions and market-support tools
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks posted their biggest intraday drop in history on the 6th. The Financial Supervisory Commission is expected to announce market stabilization measures, with attention focused on whether it will impose short-selling restrictions. The National Stabilization Fund could meet as early as the 6th to assess when to intervene, and has not ruled out supporting the market if confidence collapses.
Facts
Taiwan stocks plunged 3,737.67 points intraday on the 6th, touching a low of 37,837.05 points and setting a record for the biggest intraday drop in history.
Financial Supervisory Commission Chair Peng Jin-long stressed that the commission would intervene only if the market failed or investor behavior became irrational, setting baseless panic and a relatively steeper decline than international markets as the threshold.
During the 2025 reciprocal tariff turmoil, the Financial Supervisory Commission lowered the daily intraday limit on securities lending sell orders from 30% to 3% of the average trading volume over the previous 30 trading days.
Short-selling restrictions were announced alongside the National Stabilization Fund's market intervention on March 19, 2020. Taiwan stocks rose 11.42% a month later and surged 76.66% a year later.
Foreign investors sold a net 102.461 billion yuan in Taiwan stocks on the 5th, marking their 6th consecutive trading day as net sellers.
More than 500 listed and over-the-counter stocks were at their daily down limits at one point, with 台積電, 聯發科 and 台達電 hitting their limits at the opening.
Can investors still buy after Taiwan stocks plunge more than 3,700 points? Du Jinlong bucks the trend, raising his stock holdings to 75%; besides 台積電 and 聯發科, here are 8 other bargains
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks plunged more than 3,730 points amid a sharp drop in U.S. stocks. Du Jinlong bucked the trend, raising his stock holdings to 75% and naming 10 stocks, including 台積電, for investment.
Facts
U.S. tech stocks fell across the board on Thursday, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunging 12.25% and the Nasdaq falling 5.52%.
Taiwan's least-used high-speed rail station revealed! One station has fewer than 1 million passengers a year and has ranked last for 2 years running. Locals say it's far from downtown and inconvenient for transfers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
High Speed Rail released passenger figures for the first 9 months of 2026, with Changhua Station the least-used at 760,000 passengers. Its distance from downtown and inconvenient transfers are cited as reasons. A new Taiwan Railways station is planned for completion in 2031 to improve transfers.
Facts
Changhua Station had only 950,000 passengers last year, making it the only high-speed rail station in Taiwan with fewer than 1 million.
Changhua Station recorded a cumulative 760,000 passengers in the first 9 months of this year.
High Speed Rail's Changhua Station is in Tianzhong Township, Changhua County, far from downtown and inconvenient for transfers.
Taipei Station led with 12.84 million passengers, nearly 17 times Changhua Station's total.
The transfer connection plan between High Speed Rail's Changhua Station and Taiwan Railways is scheduled for completion in 2031.
This article explains the asset limits for the farmers' allowance, noting that owning two homes does not necessarily affect eligibility. The key factors are how the home's assessed value is calculated and the differences in deductions for owner-occupied homes, farmhouses and farmland.
Facts
Eligible older farmers can receive 8,110 yuan a month at the full rate, while those who meet specific criteria for the half rate can receive 4,055 yuan.
For people applying for the farmers' allowance from Jan. 1, 2013, total personal income from all categories other than agricultural income must be less than 500,000 yuan.
In the asset-limit review for the farmers' allowance, land is valued using its announced current value, while homes are valued using their assessed standard price.
Applicants can qualify for the owner-occupied home deduction only if they do not own a farmhouse and the home they own is their sole property and their actual residence.
If a farmer already owns a farmhouse and also owns a regular home, the assessed value of that home and its land must still be included; the 4 million yuan deduction for a sole owner-occupied home does not apply.
If farmland is converted to a non-agricultural use, such as a campground, and is taxed at the general land tax rate, it is not eligible for the farmland deduction.
From Jan. 1, 2018, people already receiving the farmers' allowance may still be exempt from the asset limit, subject to other conditions, if the calculated value exceeds 5 million yuan solely because of an adjustment to the announced current value.
蘋果 reported quarterly revenue growth of 12.5% to $82.9 billion, a gross margin of 47.9% and cash holdings of $56.7 billion. But its cautious AI investment and the new CEO's failure to present a vision, combined with its high price-to-earnings ratio of 35 times, have raised concerns about whether its valuation can last.
Facts
蘋果 has $56.7 billion in cash and marketable securities on its balance sheet.
蘋果's product revenue grew 12.5% this quarter to $82.9 billion.
蘋果's overall gross margin was 47.9%.
蘋果's forward price-to-earnings ratio is about 35 times, close to its highest level in 18 years.
Incoming CEO John Ternus did not present a vision for the future during the earnings call.
Putin seizes 4 Japanese companies with a single presidential decree! Japan retains the shares but instantly loses operational control. Can its Russian assets still be protected?
Russian President Putin signed a decree on Nov. 5 placing 4 companies held in Russia by JT's overseas subsidiary JT International under the temporary management of Russian company Industrial Assets.
The 4 companies under management are Petro, JTI Donskoy Tabak, JTI Yelets and Kres Neva.
In 2024, Russian operations accounted for about 10% of JT group revenue but contributed about 25% of adjusted operating profit.
JT entered the Russian market in 1999. JTI currently has about 4,000 employees at its factories and offices in Russia.
In the first 3 quarters of 2026, JT still had a 35.8% market share in Russia by sales volume.
The Russian operations of French food group 達能 were finally sold in May 2024.
Is the National Stabilization Fund about to step in? Taiwan stocks plunge 3,737 points, breaking below the annual moving average! Officials reveal latest response
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks plunged 3,737 points on the 6th, hit by a sharp sell-off on Wall Street, setting a record. Deputy Finance Minister Ruan Qinghua said the National Stabilization Fund would monitor the situation closely and would not rule out convening an extraordinary meeting to support the market if irrational panic emerged. He also affirmed that Taiwan's macroeconomic fundamentals were sound.
Facts
Taiwan stocks faced a historic sell-off on the 6th, with the index plunging 3,737.67 points, setting a record for the biggest intraday point drop in history.
The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index opened sharply lower, falling below the 40,000-point mark and the annual moving average support at about 38,827 points, and hit an intraday low of 37,837.05 points.
Market panic stemmed from a sharp sell-off on Wall Street after uncertainty over AI data center policy following the U.S. midterm elections, and spread to Asian markets.
Deputy Finance Minister Ruan Qinghua said the National Stabilization Fund would not rule out convening an extraordinary meeting to support the market if irrational panic or disorderly declines emerged.
Ruan Qinghua stressed that Taiwan's macroeconomic structure was in its best shape in more than 10 years, and that businesses were resilient and capable of generating profits.
The market was hit by foreign investors' selling and a wave of margin-financed selling, while margin maintenance ratios fell sharply.
Is it time to buy 0050 below NT$90? Trading volume surges to 310,000 lots! Experts warn: Don't rush in
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Amid a sharp sell-off in overseas markets, Taiwan stocks swung violently, with Yuanta Taiwan Top 50 (0050) falling below NT$90 and trading volume surging. Despite net selling by institutional investors, domestic investors continued to buy on dips, pushing cumulative net subscriptions to a record high. Experts warned that the technical outlook was bearish, advising new investors to carefully assess the risks of leveraged products and keep emergency funds.
Facts
Yuanta Taiwan Top 50 (0050) fell as much as NT$7.55 intraday to NT$89.6, while trading volume surged to nearly 310,000 lots.
Kuo Che-jung, chief investment officer at 摩爾投顧, invested NT$50 million at an average price of NT$97.8 per share to buy 512 lots of 0050.
Cumulative net subscriptions to 0050 so far this year have exceeded NT$730 billion, with net subscriptions in October alone topping NT$140 billion.
Foreign investors have sold 944,000 lots of 0050 over 20 consecutive trading days, while proprietary traders' net sales over the same period reached 1.4157 million lots.
Shi Shenghui said recent candlestick patterns showed a weaker “four crows” formation than the “three crows suspended in midair” pattern, with no substantial support.
Putin orders takeover of Japan Tobacco! Britain has also targeted Chinese-owned companies: this is what foreign firms really fear more than losing control
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the takeover of management of 4 Russian companies owned by Japanese firm JT. The article compares cases of government intervention in companies in Germany, Britain and the United States, and analyzes the legal basis and avenues for shareholder redress.
Facts
On Nov. 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the shares of 4 Russian companies owned by 日本菸草產業 (JT) to be placed under the temporary management of Russian firm “Industrial Assets.”
The 4 JT companies under management were JTI Donskoy Tabak, Petro, JTI Yelets and Kres Neva.
On Sept. 16, 2022, the German government placed Rosneft Deutschland and RN Refining & Marketing under the trusteeship of the Federal Network Agency under Article 17 of the Energy Security Act.
On July 16, 2026, the British government formally nationalized British Steel, formerly owned by 中國敬業集團.
Finnish energy company Fortum initiated international investment arbitration against Russia in 2024, seeking billions of euros in compensation for its shareholdings and investment losses.
Taiwan stocks plunged more than 3,700 points today. Kuo Che-jung, chief investment officer at 摩爾投顧, used funds from a home equity line of credit to buy an additional NT$50.11 million of 0050, bringing his total investment to NT$203 million. He expects the National Stabilization Fund to step in to support the market for electoral reasons, and believes the market has overreacted to a potential decline in AI supply.
Facts
Taiwan stocks plunged more than 3,700 points at the open today, setting a record for the biggest point drop in history, with the index falling below the 38,000-point mark.
Kuo Che-jung, chief investment officer at 摩爾投顧, announced that he had bought another final NT$50 million worth of 0050, bringing his total investment to NT$200 million.
Kuo Che-jung said the funds for the purchase came from a home equity line of credit, and admitted that he really had no money left.
Kuo Che-jung bought 0050 for the 3rd time in 3 months, investing about NT$203 million in total at an average cost of about NT$93.1 per share.
Kuo Che-jung believes the market is falling because U.S. AI supply may decline, not because demand is falling.
TASS Sustainability Expo opens in Kaohsiung: From discarded solar panels to personal carbon accounts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
茵康國際 will host the TASS2026 Asia Sustainable Supply + Circular Economy Expo at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center from Nov. 11 to 13. The event will cover topics including resource recycling, geothermal development and Asia-Pacific procurement. iPASS will exhibit for the first time and work with the Environmental Protection Bureau to promote personal carbon accounts, encouraging greener living.
Facts
The TASS2026 Asia Sustainable Supply + Circular Economy Expo will be held at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center from Nov. 11 to 13.
The exhibition is organized by 茵康國際 and will feature more than 40 forums.
一卡通票證公司 will exhibit for the first time and establish a joint exhibition area with the Kaohsiung City Environmental Protection Bureau.
The forum opening on the 11th will invite Dr. Wen Li-chi of the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research and others to discuss net-zero challenges and business strategies.
Representatives from five countries, including Hong Kong and Indonesia, will share their experiences at the Asia-Pacific Sustainable Supply Forum on the 12th.
A banquet for one? Tainan's Lane Banquet Concert serves up a feast in Guanmiao
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
優啦活動整合行銷有限公司 will hold the “Lane Banquet Concert” in Guanmiao, Tainan, on Jan. 2, 2027. The event will combine traditional banquet dishes with live music, with Chef A-Zhe at the helm and performers including Hsiao Ching-hung. A charity seating section will support disadvantaged families.
Facts
The first “Lane Banquet Concert” will take place in Guanmiao, Tainan, on Jan. 2, 2027.
The event is organized by 優啦活動整合行銷有限公司, with 童遊星球 and 艾墨光創意商行 as co-organizers.
Original票券於2026年11月14日中午12時起在KKTIX開賣。
Chef A-Zhe has planned ten classic Taiwanese dishes, including black garlic chicken soup, handmade crispy eight-treasure pastries and signature braised pork.
Performers include Hsiao Ching-hung, Wei Chia-ying and BIDO's Tseng Kai-yu.
The event will have 790 seats for meat dishes and 10 for ovo-lacto vegetarians, for a total of 800 seats.
The venue is at No. 27, Zhengyi Street, Shanxi Village, Guanmiao District, Tainan City.
Wall Street rout, Taiwan stocks hammered for 3,700 points: When will the slide stop? Experts reveal 19 historical data points: markets all recovered after “this point”!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Financial writer You Tinghao analyzed historical data on U.S. midterm elections, noting that the S&P 500 rose in the year following its low in all 19 past election years, with an average gain of 31.7%. The data offer a long-term perspective on recent volatility in U.S. and Taiwan stocks triggered by election results.
Taiwan stocks plunged more than 3,700 points at one point after opening on the 6th, falling below the 40,000-point mark.
Statistics show that during U.S. midterm election years, the S&P 500 has corrected by an average of 17.5% from its high to its low for the year, with a median decline of 16.6%.
In all 19 past U.S. midterm election years, the S&P 500 rose in the following year from its low for that year, with an average gain of 31.7% and a median gain of 33.2%.
You Tinghao said corrections during midterm election years are linked to political uncertainty, as investors' risk appetite can fluctuate with the impact of changes in congressional seats on future policy.
The real gap in the Taipei, New Taipei and Taichung election races? Scholars say Chiang Wan-an, Chiang Chi-chen and Lee Szu-chuan have a way to weather the political tide: five strategic advantages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
風傳媒 reports on scholars' views and analyzes the local election races in Taipei, New Taipei and Taichung, saying Chiang Wan-an, Chiang Chi-chen and Lee Szu-chuan can withstand political headwinds and have five strategic advantages.
You can send a parcel from the building management office! 全家 launches “Community Pickup”: Send to a store or between stores for NT$60—how does it work?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
全家便利商店 announced a partnership with 智生活 to launch its “Community Pickup” service, extending its logistics network to residential communities. The move aims to integrate e-commerce logistics resources, improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs.
Facts
全家便利商店 announced a partnership with 智生活 to launch its new logistics service, “Community Pickup.”
“Community Pickup” pioneered 4 major pickup and drop-off models: community-to-store, community-to-community, store-to-community, and e-commerce-to-community.
For standard parcels with combined length, width and height of no more than 105 centimeters and weighing no more than 10 kilograms, the flat rate is 60 yuan per parcel, whether shipped to the main island or an outlying island.
全家’s board approved spending about 746 million yuan to acquire the remaining 48.265% stake in 全台物流, raising its ownership to 100%.
全家 plans to expand the number of partner communities to 25,000 next year.
智生活 currently serves more than 10,000 communities across Taiwan, covering more than 1.8 million households.
全家 is offering free shipping on the first 30,000 parcels each day from now through Dec. 31.
Taiwan Railways seat reservations for voting trips home stand at just 23.7%! Will voter turnout be low amid a lackluster election campaign this year? The latest official data explains why.
As of Nov. 5, the High Speed Rail’s reservation rate was 41.7%, with 198,712 tickets sold.
Taiwan Railways will add 70 services during the election transport period: 20 on the western trunk line and 50 on the eastern trunk line and South-Link Line.
The High Speed Rail estimates that the period from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 27 will be an extremely busy peak period.
國道客運 plans to operate 7,088 services from Nov. 27 to 29, and estimates it will transport about 155,000 passengers per day.
No more health insurance premiums! 16 counties and cities announce automatic full payment of premiums for seniors without an application; a look at additional subsidies across Taiwan.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Starting in 2026, multiple cities and counties across Taiwan will expand health insurance subsidies for seniors, using automatic payments without an application or residency-duration requirements. The central government has postponed implementation of the legal amendments.
Facts
Nantou County will introduce a full subsidy of up to 826 yuan per person per month starting April 1, 2026.
Pingtung County has a 5% income-based exclusion threshold. The second phase of subsidies covers those subject to an income tax rate of 5% or lower.
On Oct. 16, 2026, the Legislative Yuan passed the third reading of the amendment to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act.
Yunlin County’s budget is being submitted for review, and the subsidy of up to 826 yuan per person per month is expected to take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
全國電子 offers major appliances at 5折 and up for Double 11; air-conditioning site survey rewards multiplied by 4.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
全國電子 is offering major appliances at 5折 and up for Double 11, with total member rewards of up to 24%, and has extended its air-conditioning site survey offer through the end of the year. New stores in Xiaogang, Kaohsiung, and Caotun, Nantou, will open on Nov. 6.
Facts
全國電子’s Double 11 “Unbeatable Double 11” promotion runs from Nov. 6 to 16, featuring selected major appliances at 5折 and up.
Members who combine designated offers with government energy-saving subsidies may receive total rewards of up to 24%, subject to eligibility.
The air-conditioning site survey offer has been extended through Dec. 31. After completing a survey, customers receive rewards worth 4 times the survey fee.
The Xiaogang Zhong'an store in Kaohsiung and the Caotun store in Nantou will open simultaneously on Nov. 6, with opening celebrations through Nov. 10.
Members who reach the specified daily spending threshold can earn 3% in member points, with a daily limit of 110 people.
台灣自來水公司 said emergency repairs to a broken pipe on Lane 491, Section 1, Er-ren Road, Rende District, will cut water service in Erhang Village, Rende District, Tainan City, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026.
水利署 issued an updated notice that Baoshan Second Reservoir is freely spilling into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan and Emei townships in Hsinchu County, as well as the East, North and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City. The public is urged to stay away from riverbeds.
Earthquake report (Hualien County, Nantou County, Taichung City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 was felt in Hualien City, Hualien County, at 12:01 on 11/06. The maximum intensity was Level 3 in Yanliao, Hualien County.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for Dazhuang and Xinjie villages in Mingjian Township and Jiaxing Village in Nantou City, Nantou County, due to emergency repairs to a broken pipe on Nantian Road. The outage is scheduled from 08:03 to 14:00 on Nov. 6, 2026.
Water service will be suspended in Dongren Village, Huwei Township, Yunlin County, for emergency repairs to a pipeline in front of No. 157, Dongxing Road.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipeline replacement work at Nan 133 and Xuzhongying in Zhongrong Village, Anding District, Tainan City, causing a water outage in the area.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Wuqi District, Taichung City, as emergency repairs to a broken pipe on Zhongxing Road affect Wenhua and Anren villages.
To improve the stability of water supply and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines in areas including Qingkunshen, Jiangjun District, Tainan City. Water service will be suspended during the work.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipeline replacement work at Nan 133 and Xuzhongying in Zhongrong Village, Anding District, Tainan City, causing a water outage in the area.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipeline replacement work at Nan 133 and Xuzhongying in Zhongrong Village, Anding District, Tainan City, causing a water outage in the area.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipeline replacement work at Nan 133 and Xuzhongying in Zhongrong Village, Anding District, Tainan City, causing a water outage in the area.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out pipeline replacement work at Nan 133 and Xuzhongying in Zhongrong Village, Anding District, Tainan City, causing a water outage in the area.
Strong Wind Advisory for Land Areas (Yellow Alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)
台灣自來水公司 said a water-main connection operation for an extended water supply pipeline project in lanes including those in Dalian Village, Pingtung City, Pingtung County, has caused outages and reduced water pressure in parts of Guixin Village.
台灣自來水公司 will carry out work requiring a water outage in Fuan Village, West District, Chiayi City, for a new service installation project by 三本營造股份有限公司.
To improve the stability of water supply and reduce the risk of leaks, 台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines on Wufu Road in Xiwie and Chongguang villages, Magong City, Penghu County, resulting in a water outage in the area.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Xingzhen Village, Wugu District, New Taipei City, due to repairs to a leaking water pipe on Wuquan 8th Road. The affected period is Nov. 6 to 7, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Zhongpu Township, Chiayi County, as emergency repairs to a broken pipe affect Jinlan, Fushou and Yiren villages. The outage is scheduled from 09:21 to 14:00 on Nov. 6, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 said emergency repairs to a broken pipe at No. 55, Lane 1082, Section 3, Sanfeng Road, Houli District, will cut water service in several villages in Houli District, Taichung City, from 09:06 to 14:00 on Nov. 6, 2026.
To improve water quality and ensure a stable water supply, 台灣自來水公司 will conduct a pipeline network closure survey and water meter maintenance in Da'an Village and Danan Village, Bade District, Taoyuan City. Water service is expected to be suspended from 08:41 to 14:30 on November 6, 2026.
UBS DTS Summit Comes to Taiwan for the First Time, Targets Millionaire Growth of 47%, the Highest Worldwide, as $83.5 Trillion Wealth Transfer Looms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
UBS held its Innovation and Technology CEO Summit in Taipei for the first time, focusing on AI and technological innovation. It highlighted that the number of millionaires in Taiwan is projected to grow 47%, the highest rate worldwide, as the country faces a coming $83.5 trillion wealth transfer.
Facts
瑞銀集團 held its Innovation and Technology Industry CEO Summit in Taipei for the first time this year, bringing together international experts and Taiwanese tech leaders to discuss AI development.
The number of millionaires in Taiwan is projected to grow 47% in the future, the highest rate worldwide.
Taiwan is set to see a wealth transfer of as much as $83.5 trillion over the next twenty years.
The DTS Summit invited technology leaders including Oxford University professor Carl Benedikt Frey and 研華科技 founder Liu Kezhen to speak.
Taiwan's stock market plunged more than 3,700 points at one point in early trading on the 6th, setting a record for the largest intraday point loss.
Original台股早盤下探37,837.05點，失守年線。
Premier Cho Jung-tai ordered economic and financial agencies to respond proactively to current stock market conditions at the Legislative Yuan.
FSC Chairman Peng Jin-long said the commission would meet in the afternoon to discuss appropriate measures.
In April 2025, the government previously lowered the daily securities lending and short-selling quota cap to 3% and raised the margin requirement for short selling to 130%.
2.9 Trillion Yuan! 輝達's Market Value Loses the Equivalent of One 長鑫科技 in a Day; Jensen Huang Drops Out of the World's Top 10 Richest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. tech stocks were sold off on Thursday, dragging down 輝達's market value and knocking Jensen Huang out of the world's top 10 richest people. The decline reflects investors' reassessment of AI infrastructure and semiconductor capital spending.
Facts
輝達 shares plunged 9.26% on Thursday, wiping out $447 billion in market value in a single day.
輝達 lost about 2.9 trillion yuan in market value in a single day.
Jensen Huang's net worth shrank by $15.1 billion in a single day, sending him down to No. 13 worldwide.
Elon Musk's holdings lost a combined $456 billion over the past two trading days.
長鑫科技's latest market value is about 2.7 trillion yuan.
How to Hedge Against the AI Carnage? 高盛's Top Pick Is Longing the Yen, with the U.S.-Japan Rate Gap Key
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
高盛 recommends shorting the U.S. dollar against the yen to hedge against a pullback in the AI trade, as historical data show the yen performs well in such market conditions. 高盛 remains optimistic about AI companies' fundamentals, believing they have rebound potential after valuation corrections, but says investors should watch how Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan rate policies affect the interest-rate gap.
Facts
高盛 considers shorting the U.S. dollar against the yen the best foreign-exchange strategy for hedging against a pullback in the AI trade.
〈Stocks in Focus〉Biotech Shines Amid the Rout; 藥華藥 the Only Thousand-Dollar Stock to Rise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As Taiwan stocks plunged, biotech leader 藥華藥 bucked the trend, rising by more than half the daily limit, mainly on revenue contributions from its drug Ropeg for PV and ET indications. October revenue hit a record high.
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Original台股今(6)日狂瀉千點，早盤一度跌逾3700點創史上最大跌點，失守4萬關卡。
Biotech leader 藥華藥 (6446-TW) opened lower and then rose, turning positive during the session and gaining more than half the daily limit. It was the only thousand-dollar stock to advance.
藥華藥 posted October revenue of NT$2.836 billion, up more than 1 times year over year and setting a new monthly record.
藥華藥's revenue for the first 10 months of this year totaled NT$22.573 billion, up 85.67% year over year and setting a new record.
藥華藥 said sales of Ropeg for treating polycythemia vera (PV) have been steady, and the drug has also successively received approvals for essential thrombocythemia (ET).
〈Property〉Population Inflows Boost School Demand; Homes Near 7 New Elementary Schools Cost More per Unit Area Than District Averages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
永慶房屋's survey of housing markets around newly established elementary schools in the seven special municipalities since 2023 found that prices near 7 schools were above their district averages. Taoyuan's Wenqing Elementary School had the largest price gap, while Tainan's Liantan Elementary School and Hsinchu's Wenxing Elementary School also benefited from nearby science park growth.
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永慶房屋's survey found that of the 9 elementary schools established in the seven special municipalities since 2023, existing homes near 7 schools had a higher average price per unit area over the past year than the respective district averages.
Existing homes near Wenqing Elementary School in Guishan District, Taoyuan City, averaged NT$404,000 per ping over the past year, 22.1% above the district average, the largest price gap.
The average price near Wenxing Elementary School in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, reached NT$518,000 per ping over the past year, the highest among newly established elementary schools in the seven special municipalities.
Homes near Lantian Elementary School in Nanzi District, Kaohsiung City, averaged NT$265,000 per ping, making it one of only 2 schools where housing was relatively affordable compared with the district.
Over the past year, home prices near Danhai Elementary School in Tamsui District, New Taipei City, were 4.8% below the district average. The school is in a mid-to-late-stage development area of the Danhai New Town.
Trump Races to Address Iran and Russia-Ukraine Issues! Decision on Whether to Strike Iran Again Coming “Soon”; Russia-Ukraine Deal Near
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Trump said a decision on military action against Iran would come soon, while also saying a Russia-Ukraine deal was close. The U.S. military has drawn up strike plans and is on standby, while Iran insists on 7 conditions as a prerequisite for negotiations, keeping tensions high.
Facts
After meeting with senior national security officials on Thursday, Trump said a decision on whether to resume large-scale military operations against Iran would come “soon.”
A phased draft agreement led by Qatar proposes that the United States lift its naval blockade and unfreeze some Iranian funds on the first day of an agreement.
Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stressed that Tehran had presented the United States with “seven conditions for negotiations,” warning that “there will be no opening of the Strait of Hormuz and no negotiations” until they are met.
Trump confirmed on Thursday that he had met privately with Putin envoy Dmitriev and said a Russia-Ukraine deal was “close.”
U.S. Central Command has completed operational plans to resume strikes, but Washington has not issued new orders.
緯致 Posts 4 New Highs in Q3 Earnings, Targets Semiconductor Industry for Second Growth Curve
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
緯致科技's Q3 earnings showed record-high results across the board, with EPS for the first 3 quarters already close to last year's full-year level. The company said it would focus on AI and semiconductors, deepening hardware-software integration to develop a second growth curve.
Facts
緯致科技 reported consolidated revenue of NT$3.752 billion in the third quarter, up 25.6% year over year.
緯致科技's gross margin rose to 16.1% in the third quarter, a quarterly record.
緯致科技 posted net profit after tax of NT$237 million in the third quarter, up 29.6% from the previous quarter.
緯致科技's consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters totaled NT$10.774 billion, up 29.0% year over year.
緯致科技 reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.175 billion in October, up 17.0% year over year.
Taiwan Stocks Suffer Biggest Plunge on Record! 台積電 Hits Limit Down at One Point; Premier Urges FSC to Respond, National Stabilization Fund on Standby
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks posted their largest-ever intraday point drop after a sharp decline in U.S. stocks, with 台積電 hitting limit down at one point. Premier Cho Jung-tai instructed the FSC to stabilize the market, while the National Stabilization Fund stands by to assess whether to intervene.
Facts
Original台股今（6）日開盤重挫近3800點，失守4萬點大關，創下盤中史上最大跌點。
台積電 (2330-TW) briefly hit limit down during the session.
Premier Cho Jung-tai has instructed the FSC to closely monitor market movements and be ready to take flexible action to stabilize the market, as it has in the past.
Deputy Finance Minister and executive secretary of the National Security Fund Ruan Qinghua stressed that if market confidence collapses, an emergency committee meeting to discuss market intervention remains an option.
Taiwan stocks plunged more than 8% at the open on the fifth trading day of this week, falling below both the annual moving average and the 40,000-point mark.
Investors take note! Fubon 00662 prepares for a 1-for-5 split; trading and subscriptions and redemptions suspended starting 11/11
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
富邦投信’s NASDAQ ETF (00662) is launching a 1-for-5 split after its assets surpassed NT$100 billion. Trading will be suspended on 11/11 and resume on 11/17, with the aim of making regular fixed-amount investments more flexible and capturing opportunities among emerging AI leaders.
Facts
Fubon NASDAQ ETF (00662-TW) will suspend subscriptions, redemptions and trading starting November 11 for a 1-for-5 split.
The 00662 ETF is expected to relist at its new price and resume trading on November 17.
The assets of Fubon NASDAQ ETF (00662) officially surpassed NT$100 billion in June this year.
The 00662 ETF is the first overseas equity ETF in Taiwan to surpass NT$100 billion in assets.
After an adjustment to the NASDAQ-100 Index, large IPO companies that meet market capitalization and other eligibility requirements may be added to the index as soon as 15 trading days after listing.
Global AI frontrunner Anthropic has formally filed IPO registration documents with the 美國證券交易委員會 (SEC).
To avoid regulatory hurdles for new data centers in the United States, 輝達 plans to convert more than 130 Brightspeed telecommunications buildings owned by Apollo into a distributed AI inference network with 1 gigawatt of power, with Vera Rubin chips expected to be deployed in the first quarter of 2027.
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輝達 has approached private equity giant Apollo Global Management about using more than 130 buildings owned by Brightspeed to build a distributed network.
Brightspeed’s locations have a combined available power capacity of about 1 gigawatt, enough to support Vera Rubin chip systems.
輝達 formally submitted a proposal to Brightspeed this Wednesday, seeking additional information and an on-site inspection.
Deployment of Vera Rubin server racks could begin as early as the first quarter of 2027.
Brightspeed was established after Apollo acquired Lumen Technologies’ local telephone business and broadband assets for $7.5 billion in 2022.
輝達 obtained a technology license from AI chip startup Groq late last year and may incorporate its technology into its plans.
Companies mentioned：輝達、Apollo Global Management、Brightspeed、The Information、Lumen Technologies、Groq、SpaceX、Anthropic、OpenAI、Datum
Chinese stocks extend their decline; new account openings fall 14.15% in the second half
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China’s A-share market performed weakly in the second half, with new account openings in October falling to 1.5006 million, a low for the year. New accounts opened from July to October fell 14.15% year over year, in contrast to a 60% surge in the first half, reflecting lower risk appetite in the market.
Facts
In October, 1.5006 million new A-share accounts, 98,400 new fund accounts and 400 new B-share accounts were opened, for a total of 1.5994 million new accounts.
A total of 8.4652 million new A-share accounts were opened from July to October, down 14.15% from the same period a year earlier.
A total of 20.1614 million new A-share accounts were opened in the first half of this year, a 60% surge from the same period a year earlier.
Individual investors opened 1,490,534 new A-share accounts in October, down 21.54% from September and 35.26% from October last year.
The Shanghai Composite Index fell 6.33% in October, the Shenzhen Component Index dropped 15.94%, and the STAR Composite Index and ChiNext Index both declined more than 20%.
In the first half of this year, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 3.16%, the Shenzhen Component Index gained 19.82%, the STAR Composite Index rose more than 50%, and the ChiNext Index gained more than 30%.
Two days after election loss, Trump calls for 300% tariffs! He insists foreign firms build factories in the US, claims 3,000 are under construction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After Republicans suffered setbacks in the midterm elections, Trump reiterated that he would stick to his tariff policy, warning that companies that do not set up factories in the United States could face tariffs of up to 300% and claiming that 3,000 factories are under construction. The move shows he has no intention of changing his trade and economic agenda and may rely frequently on executive orders, raising market concerns over policy uncertainty.
Facts
Trump warned that foreign companies that do not set up factories in the United States could face tariffs of up to 300% in the future.
Trump claimed that foreign companies are currently building about 3,000 factories and production facilities in the United States.
Trump claimed that 99% of the reason companies set up factories in the United States is to avoid paying high tariffs.
The president of the U.S. Automotive Parts Suppliers Association said the permitting process alone takes 6 to 12 months.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said market access and proximity to customers are the main drivers for foreign investment in the United States.