優你康 (4150): Announces a change in the head of accounting.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
優你康 (4150) announced that accounting head Xiao Shengming resigned on 115/11/06 for personal career planning reasons. The successor will be announced separately after approval by the board of directors.
合邦 (6103): Invited to participate in an online investor conference hosted by 元大證券.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
合邦 (6103) was invited to participate in an online investor conference hosted by 元大證券 on November 13, 115, to discuss its operating performance and outlook.
Variety-show series executive producer 劉品言: Can't handle 2 roles
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actor 劉品言 has taken on a multi-hyphenate role as executive producer of the series 「即興生活」. She admitted she cannot handle the dual roles of actor and producer and will focus on acting in the future.
特斯拉 backs Cybercab; Texas factory to cut Cybertruck production
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
特斯拉 CEO 馬斯克 announced plans to gradually scale back Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory around the middle of next year to accommodate increased production of its self-driving taxi, Cybercab.
瑞銀: AI data center construction won't collapse; growth to slow in 2028
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
瑞銀 Taiwan research head 艾藍迪 said that AI data center construction faces funding and delay risks amid the U.S. midterm elections, and that growth is expected to slow in 2028 rather than collapse. Despite a slower overall growth rate, investment opportunities remain in the supply chains for advanced processes, packaging, and related semiconductor equipment.
Facts
2028
Annual growth of about 30% to 40%
Capital expenditure growth was about 80% to 90% in the past
國民黨團 voices support for 高金素梅, firmly backing her fight to clear her name
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國民黨團 voiced support for nonpartisan legislator 高金素梅, who was indicted by the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office on suspicion of violating the National Security Act and accepting bribes. It condemned prosecutors for attempting to use the judicial system to politically smear her and firmly backed her effort to clear her name.
Facts
a 14-year prison sentence
Deeply rooted in Indigenous communities for 24 years
Japan House of Representatives passes bill to cut food consumption tax to 1%; funding and eligible recipients remain to be clarified by upper house
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japan's 眾議院 passed a bill to cut the food consumption tax to 1%, sending it to 參議院 for review. Funding sources and eligible recipients remain to be clarified. The 在野黨 opposed the bill, while some former senior 自民黨 officials abstained or voted against it.
Facts
Starting in April 2027
For 2 years starting in April 2027
The current 8%
Consumption tax rate of 1%
Increase the benefit amount in fiscal 2029
Before the extraordinary Diet session ends on December 12
Disaster-injured workers return to the workplace; 19 specialized hospitals across Taiwan offer services
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 勞動部職業災害預防及重建中心 outlined the current services helping workers injured on the job return to the workplace across Taiwan. Currently, 19 specialized hospitals and 103 network hospitals provide professional diagnosis and treatment, as well as assistance with returning to work.
Liu Chih-jung adjusts well to NPB, praises beef tongue; junior teammate Hsu Hsiang-sheng offers Japanese lessons
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pitcher Liu Chih-jung has moved to the 樂天金鷲隊 in Japan's professional league, where he is adjusting well and has praised Sendai's beef tongue; his high school junior teammate Hsu Hsiang-sheng is helping him learn Japanese and about the culture.
Facts
27-year-old pitcher Liu Chih-jung
He had already left for Sendai, Japan, at the end of October
Rumors say he will continue to lead the CPBL Lions; Lin Yue-ping responds with humor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Rumors say head coach Lin Yue-ping will continue to lead the 統一7-ELEVEn獅. At an Asian Games elite athletes card launch event, he responded with humor that he was not discussing a contract renewal, but said he hoped to give it another try next year.
Ruling issued in first trial of Highway 64 abandonment case; driver sentenced to 13 years for abandonment resulting in death
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The first-trial ruling in the Highway 64 abandonment case found taxi driver Lin Yu-chun guilty of abandonment resulting in death and sentenced him to 13 years in prison.
37 Taiwanese stocks priced over NT$1,000 hit limit-down intraday; only 藥華藥 closes higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Global markets were hit hard by concerns about AI policy after the U.S. midterm elections. Taiwan stocks plunged 3737.67 points in early trading to 37837.05, then closed at 39701.64, down 1873.08 points. As many as 37 stocks priced over NT$1,000 hit limit-down intraday; only 藥華藥 closed higher, gaining 7.17%, while 台積電 ADR tumbled 10.78%.
Facts
37 stocks hit limit-down
Plunged 3737.67 points
To 37837.05 points
Closed at 39701.64 points
Down 1873.08 points
8 stocks hit limit-down at the close
Nasdaq fell 5.52%
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.25%
台積電 American depositary receipts (ADRs) tumbled 10.78%
Chinese coast guard ships intrude into Kinmen waters; Coast Guard Administration calls for end to similar harassment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
4 Chinese coast guard ships intruded into restricted waters around Kinmen this morning. The 海巡署 dispatched patrol vessels to escort and monitor them, blocked their advance and broadcast a demand that they leave. All Chinese vessels departed by 11:13 a.m. The 海巡署 urged China to stop similar acts of harassment and not undermine regional peace and stability.
Wrapping of beams at Qianzhen Fish Market sparks controversy; Ocean Affairs Bureau says reinforcement will follow vendors' relocation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 高雄市海洋局 clarified that covering beams at Qianzhen Fish Market with fiber cement boards is structural reinforcement for the old market and is unrelated to the 81億元 new construction project. Morning-market vendors are still operating, leaving insufficient space for the work; reinforcement will proceed as soon as possible after they relocate.
味全龍 championship parade set for 11/22; Taipei City invites public to join and offers multiple promotions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
味全龍 won the Chinese Professional Baseball League championship. The Taipei City Sports Bureau announced that a championship parade will be held on November 22, with several organizations joining in through measures including music on the MRT, sports center discounts and shopping district deals.
Facts
2 p.m.
Their 6th championship
267 public and private partner venues
5 U coins
10 U coins
Accumulate a total of one hundred
Starting on the 14th
Limited to 100 people at each center
More than 370 participating shopping district businesses
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib pays fine in full; 巫統 says he qualifies for house arrest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib, imprisoned over the 一馬發展公司 scandal, paid the 50 million ringgit fine in full today. His party, 巫統, said he qualifies for house arrest, and his legal team has obtained transfer documents. He is expected to be transferred to Kajang Prison to complete the procedures before house arrest begins.
Taiwan-U.S. industrial innovation R&D collaboration platform launches to deepen industry ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 經濟部產業技術司 and the 美國國家科學基金會 (NSF) launched the Taiwan-U.S. Industrial Innovation R&D Collaboration Platform and signed a letter of intent. The platform will be run by 工研院, 美國東北大學 and MTM Venture Partners, with the aim of combining U.S. startup technologies with Taiwan's mass-production capabilities and deepening Taiwan-U.S. industry ties. The first call for proposals runs from November 17 to March 17 next year and will focus on fields including artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Taiwan will provide grants covering up to 50% of costs, while U.S. startups can receive up to US$250,000 per project.
Facts
4 countries: Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Singapore
A total of 16 projects are expected to receive grants
The project period is limited to 18 months
Taiwan's grant can cover up to 50% of total R&D costs
U.S. startups can receive grants of up to US$250,000 per project
Why have Taiwan stocks kept falling? A look at the reasons for a plunge of more than 10,000 points in 1 month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks plunged more than 10,000 points in one month. Institutional investors cite three main reasons: concerns about AI industry cash flow and investment returns; the Democratic Party's victory in the U.S. midterm elections and its impact on AIDC policy; and international funds pulling out of Asian stock markets because of IPOs and geopolitical tensions.
Facts
Plunged 3737 points
Tumbled 1873 points
Historical high of 49968.92 points
Plunged to an intraday low of 37837 points
A cumulative drop of 12131.87 points
The maximum decline over the period exceeded 24%
Today's closing price was 39701 points
The cumulative decline also reached 10267.28 points
Erasing as much as US$2.5 trillion
Fell more than 11% over the past 1 month
Investing US$17 billion to build its first data center in Wyoming
Aiming to go public on the U.S. stock market in November
Cumulative net sales of Taiwan stocks reached NT$2.89 trillion
Cumulative net sales of Taiwan stocks in October reached NT$994.3 billion
Foreign investors’ cumulative net sales reached NT$524.4 billion
Analysis: Democrats’ sweeping victory raises AI regulatory concerns, but may not be a long-term negative
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Democrats’ sweeping victory in the midterm elections, and their stance favoring AI regulation, rattled U.S. technology stocks. Analysts said data center construction could face the impact of local policies in the short term, but the technology sector is expected to reach a compromise with the Democrats over the medium to long term, with its fundamentals remaining strong.
Facts
Together, they account for 45% of planned computing capacity across the United States
Investing US$1 billion
Covering 607 acres
As much as 20% of planned AI data center projects across the United States may be scrapped
As many as 56% of voters said AI and data centers were key factors influencing their voting intentions
China’s stock market opens lower and trades weakly; all 3 major indexes close down
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Following steep losses on U.S. markets, China’s A-share market opened sharply lower today and traded weakly, with all 3 major indexes closing down. At the close, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.1%, the Shenzhen Component Index dropped 2.57%, and the ChiNext Index declined 3.96%. Turnover in Shanghai and Shenzhen totaled 1.66 trillion yuan, down 460.2 billion yuan from the previous trading day, while more than 4700 stocks fell. Among sectors, components, CPO, electronic chemicals and optical fiber stocks saw steeper declines. Brokerage analysts said that although A-shares may see structural volatility in the short term, the upward trend remains intact over the medium to long term.
Facts
Shanghai Composite Index down 1.1%
Closed at 3649.18 points
Shenzhen Component Index down 2.57%
Closed at 11175.78 points
ChiNext Index down 3.96%
Closed at 2465.23 points
Turnover in Shanghai and Shenzhen totaled 1.66 trillion yuan
Hualien’s Xiulin Township chief and wife indicted over alleged misuse of charity funds to host voters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Hualien District Prosecutors Office investigated alleged vote-buying by Xiulin Township chief candidate Hu Chih-min and county council candidate Wang Mei-kuei, including allegedly misusing charity funds to host voters and handing out red envelopes. Prosecutors indicted 5 people on charges including bribery and violations of the Personal Data Protection Act.
Facts
56 tables were set
About 500 voters
Hu Chih-min’s birthday banquet cost about NT$630,000
Paid for with more than NT$390,000 embezzled from association charity funds
Gave voters NT$2000 in bribes
Gave each birthday honoree a NT$1000 red envelope
The 6 village and neighborhood chiefs who attended
Embezzled a total of NT$1 million in charitable donations
Investigators seized more than NT$840,000
Forged budget and final accounts documents for years 113 to 114
Recovering more than NT$1.32 million in proceeds from charitable-fund embezzlement
Taiwan Mobile's stake in Systex to reach 61.02% after acquisition; consideration about NT$27.3 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣大哥大 announced that its tender offer for 精誠資訊 has reached its target. After completion of the transaction, its total stake will reach 61.02%, with total consideration of about NT$27.3 billion.
Facts
Total stake to reach 61.02%
Total acquisition consideration of about NT$27.3 billion
Approximately NT$12.38 billion in cash
Approximately 112.4 million Taiwan Mobile common shares
About 49.16% of Systex's issued shares
Plus the 11.86% stake already held by Taiwan Mobile
Registration for the GSAT and second high school English listening test closes Nov. 10; examination accommodations available
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Registration for the 116 academic year GSAT and second high school English listening test closes at 5 p.m. on Nov. 10. Candidates must complete registration and payment and check their results; candidates with disabilities or serious illnesses must apply online for examination accommodations.
President Lai meets Marshall Islands parliament speaker, hopes to work together to safeguard peace in the Indo-Pacific
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te met with Marshall Islands Parliament Speaker Wase and his wife. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening diplomatic ties and safeguarding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Wase thanked Taiwan for its assistance after a fire at the parliament building and for supporting Taiwan's participation in the United Nations system; President Lai expressed hope for expanded cooperation in areas including smart agriculture and air links.
Facts
In the 28 years since Taiwan and the Marshall Islands established diplomatic ties
Legislature passes higher monthly allowance of NT$15,000 for elderly farmers in third reading, retroactive to 7/1
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Provisional Act Governing Welfare Allowances for Elderly Farmers in third reading, raising the monthly allowance to NT$15,000 and making it effective retroactively from 115年7月1日. The amendments also lower the asset-test thresholds and add an adjustment mechanism when CPI reaches 3%.
Facts
Raised to NT$15,000
The current monthly allowance for elderly farmers is NT$8,110
Effective retroactively from 115年7月1日
A total of 14,505 people are unable to receive the allowance
The threshold for total personal income from all categories ... raised to NT$600,000
The threshold for the value of an individual's land and buildings ... raised to NT$10.25 million
More than 7,000 additional people are expected to qualify for the elderly farmers' allowance
AI stock losses deepen; Japanese and South Korean markets each close down about 6%, with Nikkei plunging more than 3,600 points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After the U.S. midterm elections, concerns that Democrats could expand regulation of the AI sector sent U.S. AI stocks tumbling and hit Asian technology shares. Japanese and South Korean markets each closed down about 6%, with the Nikkei 225 plunging more than 3,600 points.
ITF travel fair: Taiwan High Speed Rail's “New Train Vacation” package goes on limited sale; university student first in line
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 ITF Taiwan International Travel Fair opened at Exhibition Hall 1 of the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and runs through Nov. 9. 台灣高鐵 launched a limited offer of 500 “New Train Vacation” packages, with a student surnamed Hung first in line to buy one. President Lai Ching-te, Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai and Taiwan High Speed Rail Chairman Shih Che attended the launch ceremony. Domestic airlines and travel operators, including 星宇航空, 台灣虎航, 中華航空 and 長汎假期, also rolled out various promotional offers.
Facts
123 countries or cities
A total of 1,600 booths
Limited edition of 500 sets
Breaking the 29-day advance-sale period
Fares on all routes start at 85% of the regular price
Patrol car set ablaze after petrol bomb attack in New Taipei's Xizhi; police pursue suspect to Taoyuan and swiftly arrest arsonist
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Li threw a petrol bomb at a patrol car belonging to the 新北市警察局汐止分局, setting it on fire. After an investigation, police arrested the suspect in Guanyin District, Taoyuan, and transferred him to the 士林地檢署 for investigation.
New Taipei firefighters' calendar sale raises funds to buy home smoke alarms for elderly people living alone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New Taipei City Fire Department unveiled its calendar for next year, featuring landmarks including the Tamsui-Kavalan Bridge. Proceeds from sales and corporate donations will fund the purchase of 3,000 residential fire alarms to help elderly people living alone and disadvantaged groups in older apartments guard against fires.
Taiwan-Malaysia higher education exchanges help talent development align with workplace needs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ho Neng-yu, executive director of 溫世仁文教基金會, said at an Asia university-industry collaboration forum in Kuala Lumpur that higher education should deepen students' workplace skills. He said the UAiTED alliance has integrated more than 3,000 patents onto a cloud platform to promote university-industry matchmaking and talent development between Taiwan and Malaysia.
Facts
More than 3,000 patents from member universities have now been integrated
溫世仁文教基金會 ran an international talent development program from 2013 to 2018
Trains more than 100 Malaysian students each year
Since 2019, has worked with 5 Malaysian universities to promote UAiTED
台積電 fell NT$220 intraday, its biggest drop ever; market value fell NT$2.72 trillion today
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Global stock markets were battered by concerns over AI policy after the U.S. midterm elections. 台積電 fell NT$220 intraday, its largest-ever point drop, and closed at NT$2,135, with its market value shrinking by NT$2.72 trillion.
Three major institutional investors net sold NT$114.006 billion in Taiwan stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks closed at 39701.64 points today, down 1873.08 points. The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$114.006 billion: proprietary traders net sold NT$49.476 billion, foreign and mainland Chinese investors net sold NT$91.188 billion, and investment trusts net bought NT$26.658 billion.
Facts
Net sales of NT$114.006 billion
Down 1873.08 points
Closed at 39701.64 points
Trading value of NT$1.246104 trillion
Proprietary traders net sold NT$49.476 billion
Investment trusts net bought NT$26.658 billion
Foreign and mainland Chinese investors net sold NT$91.188 billion
OTC-listed company head suspected of insider trading; prosecutors order bail of NT$1 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The head of OTC-listed 陸海公司, a man surnamed He, is suspected of using nominee accounts to profit from insider trading before news of a major asset sale was announced, reaping illicit gains of more than NT$1.6 million. After the Shilin District Prosecutors Office directed the Investigation Bureau to search 4 locations, it ordered He to post NT$1 million bail and barred him from leaving Taiwan by land, air or sea.
Facts
Prosecutors order He to post NT$1 million bail
Illicit gains estimated at more than NT$1.6 million
Within 18 hours after the information was publicly disclosed as required by law
Taiwan stocks plunge, setting multiple records; 台積電 closes down NT$105, its second-biggest drop ever
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks swung sharply and set multiple records for point losses today. 台積電 hit its intraday limit down, falling NT$220, and closed down NT$105, its second-biggest point drop ever. Several heavyweight stocks, including 聯發科, 台達電, 日月光投控 and 聯電, fell sharply, while trading value exceeded the trillion-New Taiwan-dollar mark. Biotech stocks bucked the trend, with the market focused on stabilizing before looking for a rebound in the short term; the long-term AI trend remains unchanged.
Facts
Taiwan stocks swung 2598.78 points today
Plunged 3737.67 points, setting the record for the largest intraday point drop
台積電 plunged NT$220 to its limit down, setting the record for the largest intraday point drop
Taiwan index futures hit the limit down early in the session at 37694 points
The weighted index fell 1873.08 points, its fourth-largest closing point drop ever
Down 4.51%
Trading value surged to NT$1.246104 trillion
The electronics index fell 4.93%
The financial index fell 3.16%
The OTC index fell 5.43%
台積電 hit its limit down early in the session at NT$2,020, falling NT$220
Closed at NT$2,135, down NT$105
Down NT$105
A decline of 4.69%
Market value evaporated by NT$2.72 trillion
Fell to NT$55.36 trillion
聯發科 closed at NT$3,390, down 2.02%
Down 2.02%
台達電 closed at NT$1,055, down 6.64%
Down 6.64%
鴻海 closed at NT$224.5, down 4.47%
Down 4.47%
日月光投控 closed at NT$527, down 7.87%
Down 7.87%
聯電 closed at NT$92, down 6.5%
Down 6.5%
南亞科 closed at NT$343.5, down 4.58%
Down 4.58%
國巨 closed at NT$374, down 7.54%
Down 7.54%
信驊 hit the limit down at NT$11,375
Historical high of 49968.92 points
Intraday low of 37837.05 points
The decline has already exceeded 24%
The annual moving average, at about 38834 points, may provide support
Chiayi County's senior denture program serves more than 20,000 people; overall satisfaction at 99%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chiayi County's senior denture program has been running for nearly 8 years and has provided subsidized dentures to more than 20,000 older adults. Overall satisfaction reached 99%, earning high praise for County Magistrate 翁章梁.
Trump's giant triumphal arch plan faces legal challenge; U.S. federal judge halts construction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Although the giant triumphal arch plan promoted by U.S. President Trump was approved in a vote by the National Capital Planning Commission, a federal judge has ordered construction to be paused for two weeks while the legal challenge is considered.
China to strengthen oil and gas security under the 十五五 plan; NDRC: Ensure supplies can be “purchased and transported back”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ge Ju, an official with China’s National Development and Reform Commission, said oil and gas security would be strengthened during the 十五五 period. A ten-year action plan for exploration and development will be implemented, strategic security bases established, and sea and land transport routes expanded to ensure supplies can be “purchased and transported back”。
Facts
Ten-year action plan for oil and gas exploration and development
Ground broken for Taichung Dali Joint Administrative Center; Ho Hsin-chun and Johnny Chiang attend
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ground was broken for the Joint Administrative Center in Dali District, Taichung, with Legislator Ho Hsin-chun, Legislative Yuan Deputy Speaker Johnny Chiang and Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen in attendance. The Taichung City Government is investing NT$1.62 billion in the project, which is expected to be completed in April of year 118 of the Republic of China。
Zhubei mayoral race heats up as candidates pitch development plans to win support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Zhubei mayoral race is heating up. KMT candidate Wu Hsu-chih proposed building a mullet story museum and upgrading the agriculture and fishing industries; DPP candidate Tseng Sheng-kai proposed transportation measures including improving bus connections and routes to school; and TPP candidate Chiu Chen-yuan campaigned on the streets with party chairman Huang Kuo-chang。
Taoyuan city councilor Tuan Shu-wen and candidate wife released on bail in alleged vote-buying case; vows to cooperate with investigation and seek truth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taoyuan City Councilor Tuan Shu-wen and his wife, Tuan Lin Shu-ting, a candidate for Bade District city council, are suspected of vote-buying. They were released on bail after a search by Taoyuan prosecutors. Tuan Shu-wen said he would cooperate with the investigation and hoped the truth would come out。
Facts
Tuan Shu-wen was ordered released on NT$500,000 bail
Tuan Lin Shu-ting was released on NT$300,000 bail
A candidate surnamed Wang for borough chief was released on NT$200,000 bail
A candidate surnamed Chien for borough chief was released on NT$100,000 bail
NT$1.7 million in cash suspected to have been used for vote-buying seized
Tuan Shu-wen sponsored NT$50,000 in meal expenses
6 kilograms of Madou pomelos valued at NT$400
2-kilogram bags of rice valued at NT$250
Searches conducted at 12 locations, including the homes of Tuan Lin Shu-ting and others, as well as campaign headquarters
Car traveling against traffic on Tainan section of Taiwan Provincial Highway 84 collides with truck; 1 dead, 1 injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A crash occurred in the early hours of today on the Tainan Xiaying section of Taiwan Provincial Highway 84. A car suspected of traveling against traffic collided with a truck, leaving 1 dead and 1 injured。
Japanese stocks plunge in “bloodbath” as AI bubble fears trigger sell-off
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese stocks saw panic selling amid fears of an AI bubble and a steep drop in U.S. stocks, with the Nikkei falling more than 4,300 points. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she could not predict how long the decline would last. The government will monitor the situation closely but will not comment specifically。
Facts
Plunged more than 4,300 points
Fell below 57,000 points
Fell below the 60,000-point mark
Nasdaq fell 5.52%
S&P 500 fell 4.36%
Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell 3.44%
Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged more than 12%
AI-powered automated system steals personal data of 230,000 people in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand; Kaohsiung police arrest hacker
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Lin used generative AI to build an automated cyberattack system, stole personal data from more than 230,000 people in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and elsewhere, and sold it on the dark web. Kaohsiung police arrested him and seized evidence.
Pingtung tropical agriculture specialty park opens, boosting value-added industry development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Pingtung Tropical Agriculture Specialty Industry Park was completed and opened today. It is expected to generate annual output worth NT$20 billion and create 1,800 jobs. 11 companies have already applied to set up operations there.
張鈞甯 portrays a single mother with depression in new drama, hopes role will give viewers strength
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actor 張鈞甯 plays a single mother with depression in the new drama “Our Blues.” She conducted field research to prepare for the role and hopes viewers will draw strength from it. 周渝民 and 陸弈靜 also deliver standout performances. The entire series will be available on Netflix on December 3.
Taiwan stocks fall below 40,000; telecom, biotech and bicycle shares offer safe haven
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks fell below 40,000, but telecom, biotech and bicycle shares became safe havens for investors, while heavyweight stocks proved relatively resilient.
Facts
Plunged 3,737.67 points in morning trading
Closed down 1,873.08 points
Closed at 39701.64 points
Fell below the annual moving average at 38,834 points
Metalworker secretly modifies guns in rural Pingtung; police track him down at night by following firecracker-like test shots
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Lin with a metalworking background secretly modified firearms in Wanluan Township, Pingtung County. Police gathered evidence by following the “firecracker sounds” of late-night test-firing and the noise of metalworking, then raided the site and seized a powder-fired gun, modified firearms and gun-modification tools. He was referred for investigation for violating the Controlling Guns, Ammunition and Knives Act.
Facts
Lin, 55
1 powder-fired gun
3 modified firearms
1 of them was determined to have lethal capability
Launched a search in Wanluan Township, Pingtung County, on September 1 this year
Trump designates Oval Office as national memorial area to prevent future presidents from renovating it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order designating the White House Oval Office and Cabinet Room as national memorial areas to prevent future presidents from renovating or demolishing them.
Facts
Original（中央社華盛頓5日綜合外電報導）
Accused Trump ahead of the midterm elections on the 3rd
The New Taipei City government invested about NT$120 million to build the national-level “Chongyang Laboratory” in the Luzhou Chongyang Building and held an inauguration ceremony. Mayor 侯友宜 stressed that Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan must work with the central government to build a food safety protection network.
Facts
Invested about NT$120 million
Expanded laboratory testing space to 580 ping
Established 4 specialized testing fields: chemical, microbiological, radionuclide and molecular biology
王冠閎 relaxes after Asian Games gold, sets sights on 2027 World University Games and world championships
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Swimming star 王冠閎 won gold in the men's 200-meter butterfly at the Nagoya Asian Games, setting a Taiwan team record. He said he felt relaxed after winning gold and that his lower back injury had healed. He is now looking ahead to the 2027 World University Games and world championships.
Facts
Men's 200-meter butterfly
The first such record in Taiwan men's swimming history
1998 Bangkok Asian Games
Spent 2 weeks lying at home
Will set sights on the World University Games and world championships next season
November Electronics and Finance Futures Both Fall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
November Taiwan stock index futures and financial futures both fell. Electronic futures settled at 2,424.25 points, down 149.90 points, while financial futures settled at 3,525.60 points, down 137.20 points.
Facts
Down 1873.08 points
Closed at 39,701.64 points
November electronic futures settled at 2,424.25 points
Down 149.90 points
Discount of 5.07 points
November financial futures settled at 3,525.60 points
Down 137.20 points
Premium of 1.63 points
194 contracts traded
Electronic spot market closed at 2,429.32 points
Down 126 points
399 contracts traded
December financial futures settled at 3,538.80 points
November Taiwan stock index futures fall 2,096 points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
November Taiwan stock index futures closed at 39,786 points, down 2,096 points. The Taipei stock market ended down 1,873.08 points at 39,701.64 points, with trading value reaching NT$1,246.104 billion.
High-pressure pump water jet ruptures farmer's windpipe in Yunlin; rushed to hospital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A farmer in Yunlin was knocked down by a high-pressure stream of water from a pump while working in the fields, suffering a ruptured windpipe and deep subcutaneous emphysema. The farmer recovered after treatment at 雲林基督教醫院 and was discharged. The hospital reminded people to take care when operating agricultural machinery.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary 木原稔 reiterated that the Japanese government's position on Taiwan remains unchanged and is still based on the 1972 “Japan-China Joint Communiqué.” Regarding tensions sparked by the 1-year anniversary of 高市早苗's remarks on a “Taiwan contingency,” he said Japan's position is consistent and it has no plans to retract the remarks.
China-Canada ties warm; analysis: Watch whether the two sides reach a new agreement at APEC
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wu Deyuan, a professor at 加拿大卡爾頓大學, said China-Canada ties are warming and a new agreement could be reached during the APEC summit. Canada is also likely to rejoin 亞投行, but the United States' red lines and response warrant attention.
After "I Am Rocky" wraps, it revisits Sylvester Stallone's struggle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Marking the 50th anniversary of the film "Rocky," director Peter Farrelly has released a new work, "I Am Rocky," revisiting Sylvester Stallone's struggle to go from obscurity to acting. The film stars Anthony Ippolito and will be released on Dec. 4.
Which neighbor does Japan like most? A landslide chose "it"! 3 heartwarming reasons revealed: Touched by its longstanding kindness
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A South Korean user on X asked Japanese users which neighboring country they liked most. Expecting South Korea to win, the user instead found that most Japanese users chose Taiwan. Japanese users said Taiwan's kind assistance during multiple disasters, cultural affinity and equal friendship were the main reasons it was well liked, while political rhetoric and historical issues left South Korea less popular.
The post received more than 3.8 million views and over 3,700 comments, with most Japanese users replying that they chose Taiwan.
The 3 main reasons Japanese users like Taiwan are its help during disasters, the sense of getting along like old friends, and an equal, pressure-free friendship.
Taiwan donated supplies and money when Japan faced the 311 earthquake, the Kumamoto earthquake, the Noto earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japanese users' concerns about South Korea include its frequent calls to surpass Japan, its portrayal of Japan as a villain in works, and anti-Japanese policies.
Japanese users' ranking of 5 countries by friendliness toward Japan puts Taiwan first, followed by the Philippines and Russia, with China and South Korea tied for last.
Explainer》Taipei's Nanjichang Night Market hides a century-old secret! Was it really once an airport, and where did the runway go?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article explores the history of Taipei's Nanjichang Night Market, noting that its name comes from an army drill ground and the South Airfield during Japanese rule. Part of the former aviation site became Youth Park, while postwar housing redevelopment and the growth of military dependents' villages transformed the area into today's food district.
Facts
In 1909, the Japanese Army established a drill ground in Guting Village, Taipei Prefecture; the site later became an airfield.
On March 21, 1914, Japanese aviator Ginzo Nojima flew a Curtiss biplane in a flying demonstration at the Japanese Army drill ground in Guting Village, Taipei.
In 1931, the Japanese military budgeted 280,000 yen to buy land and expand aviation facilities, and prepared a multipurpose runway running from northeast to southwest.
The 1st phase of housing redevelopment at Nanjichang was completed on Nov. 29, 1964, with 1,264 units, and was regarded as a modern-style apartment complex.
The Nanjichang Hawker Center was approved for establishment at the 9th meeting of the Taipei City Government's task force on improving hawker management on Feb. 3, 1986.
Will a Taiwan stock bear market wreck the Green camp's 2026 election prospects? Lai Ching-te urges people not to panic; angry investors flood his Facebook page: What happened to the promised 50,000 points?
Taiwan stocks came under heavy panic selling at the open today (the 6th), plunging as much as 3,737 points intraday to set a record for the biggest intraday point drop.
Taiwan stocks fell 1,873 points at the close to 39,701.64, a drop of 4.51%.
台積電 briefly hit its limit-down price of 2,020 yuan in early trading and closed at 2,135 yuan, down 105 yuan or 4.69%.
金管會 Chairman Peng Jinlong confirmed this morning that a special meeting on today's market performance would be held in the afternoon, with relevant response measures to be announced.
Investors left comments on Lai Ching-te's Facebook page expressing dissatisfaction, questioning the government's failure to defend the stock market and demanding measures to support it.
The 3rd Taiwan-American Whiskey Culture Carnival will be held in December 2026 on Xiangti Boulevard in Taipei's Xinyi District. Organized by Wine & Dine and sponsored by 野牛仙蹤, it will bring together a range of whiskey brands for cultural exchange under the theme of the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Facts
The 3rd Taiwan-American Whiskey Culture Carnival will be held from Dec. 11 to 13, 2026, on Xiangti Boulevard in Taipei's Xinyi District.
野牛仙蹤酒廠 is the main sponsor of this year's carnival.
Original美格小麥波本威士忌（Maker's Mark）首次參加本屆嘉年華。
The event is organized by 酒隱股份有限公司.
The 2nd event drew a total of more than 20,000 visitors over 3 days.
Trump's green light is no help! Reuters: 600,000 輝達 H200 chips stuck in Hong Kong, unable to enter China; underground-market server prices surge 3 times
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Reuters reported that about 600,000 輝達 H200 chips are stranded in Hong Kong. Despite the United States easing export controls, Beijing is still strictly limiting imports to reduce reliance on foreign technology, approving only small quantities for some companies. As a result, prices for H200 servers in China's underground market have surged to 3 times their previous level, highlighting supply-chain difficulties amid U.S.-China tech competition.
Facts
About 600,000 輝達 H200 chips are stored in Hong Kong awaiting import permits.
Servers equipped with 8 H200 accelerator cards are priced at more than 6 million yuan in China's underground market.
H200 server prices in China's underground market are 3 times what they were a year ago.
The total number of H200 chips approved for import by Chinese authorities is likely fewer than 200,000.
阿里巴巴, 騰訊 and 字節跳動 have received U.S. approval to purchase H200 chips.
字節跳動, 阿里巴巴 and 騰訊 have ordered a combined total of more than 3 million 輝達 RTX Pro 5500 graphics cards.
The listed total price for the RTX Pro 5500 graphics card orders exceeds US$35 billion.
聯發國際 reports 917 million yuan in revenue and EPS of 2.51 yuan for the first 3 quarters; UG targets 100 stores worldwide by year-end, with tea drinks, dining and supply chain as 3 growth drivers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
聯發國際 (2756) released its financial results for the first 3 quarters of 2026, reporting revenue of NT$917 million, up 9.18% year over year, and EPS of NT$2.51. The company is pursuing a dual-brand strategy with Sharetea and UG, aiming for 100 UG stores by year-end, and has launched the dining brand "小滿上鍋." The 3 initiatives are intended to build growth engines and expand operations in 2027.
Facts
聯發國際 reported consolidated revenue of NT$917 million for the first 3 quarters of 2026, up 9.18% year over year.
聯發國際 reported revenue of NT$300 million and earnings per share (EPS) of NT$0.97 for the 3rd quarter of 2026.
聯發國際 expects its UG brand to reach its target of 100 stores worldwide by the end of 2026.
聯發國際's flagship brand, Sharetea歇腳亭, now has 500 stores worldwide.
聯發國際's new Asian individual hot pot brand, 「小滿上鍋」, will open its first flagship store in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, on Nov. 11, 2026.
UG, a brand under 聯發國際, generates average monthly revenue of more than 1.5 million yuan per store.
For 聯發國際, 2026 is an important turning point as three major growth engines—tea drinks, food and the supply chain—gradually take shape.
Pork hearts and hot pot ingredients arrive! Wang Wan-yu joins candidates from three areas at the market; Hsieh Chao-chi jokes: “We have both heart and substance”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan Forward Alliance chair Wang Wan-yu joined Hsieh Chao-chi, Yu Hsien-ling and Yu Tzu-ang on Nov. 6 to canvass across districts, visiting 2 markets in Nanzi, Kaohsiung, and demonstrating the small parties’ vision of working together to break through blue-green dominance.
Facts
Taiwan Forward Alliance chair Wang Wan-yu joined Hsieh Chao-chi, Yu Hsien-ling and Yu Tzu-ang for joint cross-district canvassing on Nov. 6.
The canvassing itinerary included Nanzi Halo Market and Juguang Market.
At Halo Market, vendors gave Hsieh Chao-chi pork hearts and hot pot ingredients.
Yu Hsien-ling, a former nurse, focuses on child-friendly policies, traffic safety and care for older adults.
Yu Tzu-ang founded the social enterprise 「格外農品」 and focuses on school commute safety and revitalizing unused spaces.
Hsieh Chao-chi has proposed the “N+1” concept, hoping to give local politics more options.
Cancer-fighting cyclists arrive in Kaohsiung on their islandwide ride; warriors battling cancer inspire others through their lives, conveying hope and courage
The largest tourist fishing port in Taiwan is this 1! Covering 58 hectares, it boasts “breathtaking scenery and fresh, affordable seafood”; a sheltered fishing village has become a famous attraction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article introduces Wuqi Fishing Port in Qingshui District, Taichung City. Covering 58 hectares, it is the only Category 1 fishing port in central Taiwan not subject to tidal restrictions. Transformed from a traditional fishing village into a tourist fishing port, it now offers comprehensive direct fish sales, made-to-order cooking and modern facilities, making it a key hub for travel along Taichung’s coast.
Facts
Wuqi Fishing Port is in Qingshui District, Taichung City, and covers a total area of 58 hectares.
Wuqi Fishing Port is the only natural harbor in central Taiwan where fishing vessels can enter and leave without restrictions from tidal fluctuations.
Wuqi Fishing Port was completed and opened in ROC year 73 (1984).
Original梧棲漁港於民國83年（1994年）11月正式落成啟用全台第一座「魚貨直銷中心」。
Original農業部漁業署與台中市政府投入超過10億元推動梧棲漁港整體改造計畫。
Wuqi Fishing Port is located at No. 30, Beiti Road, Haibin Village, Qingshui District, Taichung City 436.
Explainer: A loved one dies overseas—how can you bring their ashes back to Taiwan? They can be taken on a plane as “carry-on luggage”; a full guide to the rules
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article explains the rules for bringing a loved one’s ashes back to Taiwan after they die overseas. The Ministry of the Interior confirms that the ashes can be transported as carry-on or checked luggage, and China Airlines and EVA Air allow a seat to be purchased for an urn. No quarantine inspection is required upon arrival; travelers can pass through the green channel.
Facts
The Ministry of the Interior’s Department of Civil Affairs and Ceremonies has clearly stated that after a loved one dies overseas, family members may bring the ashes back to Taiwan as cargo or luggage. If accompanying them in person, they may choose to check the ashes or carry them on board.
中華航空 and 長榮航空 both list urns as items eligible for an extra seat in the cabin, allowing passengers to purchase an additional seat for an urn.
華航 and 長榮 require passengers seeking a separate seat for an urn to contact them or complete the application process at least 48 hours before departure.
Taipei Customs of the Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance, said that family members entering Taiwan by plane while carrying ashes in their arms can generally use the green channel, provided they have no other items that must be declared by law.
Under the rules of the Ministry of the Interior’s Department of Household Registration, death registration should generally be completed within 30 days of the death or confirmation of death.
Should greasy takeout containers go in the general trash or recycling? The Environment Ministry explains how to dispose of them correctly; toss them in the wrong bin and you could lose 6,000 yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Environment’s Resource Circulation Administration clarified that paper food containers are legally classified as “waste paper containers” that must be recycled and cannot be mixed with ordinary paper because they have a plastic lining. The New Taipei City Environmental Protection Department published a three-step cleaning guide and warned that violations can incur a fine of up to 6,000 yuan, addressing public confusion about how clean the containers must be and how to sort them.
Facts
Under the law, paper food containers are classified as “waste paper containers,” not ordinary paper.
Failure to sort paper food containers as required can result in a fine of up to 6,000 yuan under the Waste Disposal Act.
To make paper food containers waterproof, greaseproof and heat-resistant, their surfaces are usually laminated with an extremely thin polyethylene plastic film.
Once paper food containers enter the processing system, specialized hydraulic pulping equipment at professional processing plants is required to separate the paper fibers from the plastic film.
The New Taipei City Environmental Protection Department’s guide to avoiding a fine includes three steps: dump food scraps, rinse with clean water, then flatten the container and place it separately in the recycling truck.
Three major institutional investors dump 114 billion yuan! Taiwan stocks plunge 1,873 points, foreign investors sell for 7th straight session! Investment trusts buck the trend with 19 straight buying sessions; support efforts revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks plunged today amid a rout in U.S. technology shares and concerns about AI regulation, with the benchmark index tumbling 1,873.08 points. The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of 114.006 billion yuan. Foreign investors posted net selling for the 7th straight session, while investment trusts bucked the trend with net buying for the 19th straight session, as selling pressure weighed heavily on the market.
Facts
Taiwan’s weighted index fell 1,873.08 points at the close today to 39,701.64.
The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of 114.006 billion yuan today.
Foreign investors recorded net sales for the 7th consecutive trading day, selling 91.188 billion yuan today.
Investment trusts bucked the trend with net buying for the 19th consecutive trading day, adding 26.657 billion yuan today.
Taiwan stocks fell as low as 37,837.05 intraday, plunging 3,737.67 points to set a record.
World champion and Blackpool silver medalist dancers gather in Fengshan! The Kaohsiung Cup national team trials kick off 11/8; free admission
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Kaohsiung Cup National DanceSport Open, returning after four years, will be held on Nov. 8 at the Fengshan Sports Stadium in Kaohsiung. Organized by 高雄市港都國標舞體育運動舞蹈協會, the competition will bring together international-level competitors including Wang Yi-shan and Chen Chih-yu to vie for national team spots. Admission to the second floor will be free to promote DanceSport.
Facts
The 2026 Kaohsiung Cup National DanceSport Open will be held on Nov. 8 at the Fengshan Sports Stadium in Kaohsiung.
The competition is organized by 高雄市港都國標舞體育運動舞蹈協會.
World champion Wang Yi-shan and Blackpool silver medalist Chen Chih-yu will gather in Kaohsiung to compete.
The organizers are opening the second-floor seating at Fengshan Sports Stadium to the public free of charge.
The competition is an important platform for vying for a place on the Chinese Taipei national team.
Information system fails again; 永豐銀行 statement: “We will provide necessary assistance if settlement defaults occur”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
永豐銀行 experienced disruptions to interbank transfers on the 6th due to a surge in stock market trading volume and the deadline for paying for a cash capital increase. The bank has restored service and is coordinating with its subsidiary, SinoPac Securities, to address settlement issues, pledging to help affected customers avoid the risk of default.
Facts
永豐銀行 experienced interbank transfer disruptions from 9:14 to 10:17 on the 6th.
The disruption was caused by heavy trading on the Taipei stock market and the final day for paying for the parent company’s cash capital increase shares.
永豐銀行 notified its branches to carry out additional deductions for securities settlement payments.
Why are the hooks behind public restroom doors “one long and one short”? They’re not for hanging bags or coats—the original purpose is beyond what you’d guess
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article examines the purpose of two-tier hooks behind public restroom doors, explaining that the long bar mainly serves as a doorstop to protect the wall. The widely circulated claim that it is an anti-theft device is only speculation, and the article recommends using it properly.
Facts
Two-tier hooks behind public restroom doors are commonly found in Japan and Taiwan. They consist of a short hook and a long metal bar with a black rubber tip.
The rubber tip on the end of the long hook serves as a doorstop, preventing the doorknob from hitting and damaging the wall.
A claim circulating online says the long bar can stop thieves from reaching over the door to hook and steal bags.
The long bar can block someone’s reach or make a noise when struck, alerting the user.
When using a public restroom, it is recommended that you hang your bag on a lower hook and keep valuables with you.
Explainer: Do motorcycles need an oil change every 1000 kilometers? Manufacturers reveal the right answer—many owners have it wrong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article reviews the factory oil-change guidelines of Taiwan’s three major motorcycle brands (Yamaha, 光陽, 三陽), debunking the myth that oil must be changed every 1000 kilometers. It notes that oil-change intervals vary by model, ranging from 1000 to 2000 kilometers, and emphasizes that short trips, heavy loads and time factors (such as 3-6 months) can all affect when maintenance is needed.
Facts
The official website of 台灣山葉機車 (YAMAHA) recommends that oil in some models be changed regularly, at most every 2000 kilometers or 6 months.
For a new YAMAHA Limi Standard 125, the oil should be changed after the first 500 kilometers, and then every 2000 kilometers thereafter.
For a new 光陽 K1E 125, the first oil change should be after 300 kilometers, and subsequent changes should be made every 1000 kilometers.
For a new 光陽 DTX CT, the first oil change should be after 300 kilometers, and subsequent changes should be made every 2000 kilometers.
For a new SYM 三陽 CLBCU 125, the first oil change should be after 300 kilometers, and subsequent changes should be made every 1000 kilometers.
Yamaha’s official guidance considers a daily riding distance of less than 15 kilometers a reference scenario for short-distance use.
光陽 recommends that K1E 125 owners change the oil if it may have deteriorated, even if the motorcycle has traveled no more than 1000 kilometers within 3 months.
Explainer: Taipei once had legal brothels? They were suddenly abolished in 1997. Why did a group of women kneel and plead with the government to let them keep working?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In 1997, Taipei Mayor Chen Shui-bian moved to abolish the licensed brothel system, sparking protests by a self-help association of licensed sex workers. After years of campaigning, the brothels resumed operations in 1999 under Ma Ying-jeou’s city government, before the system was ultimately abolished in its entirety in 2001.
Facts
On September 4, 1997, the Taipei City Government officially announced the repeal of the Regulations Governing Prostitutes in Taipei City. The policy abolishing licensed prostitution took effect on September 6.
Before licensed prostitution was abolished in 1997, Taipei City still had 18 licensed brothels and 128 licensed sex workers.
On Dec. 8, 1997, a group of women went to the Democratic Progressive Party headquarters and knelt to petition, demanding that the government grant a 2-year grace period.
On March 27, 1999, 4 licensed brothels in Datong District and 4 in Wanhua District passed business safety inspections and qualified to resume operations.
After the Taipei City Government announced the repeal of the Taipei City Regulations Governing Licensed Brothels on March 28, 2001, the existing licensed brothels ended their legal operations.
Black Friday for South Korea’s stock market! KOSPI falls below 5,000 points, triggering a circuit breaker; the “blue tsunami” sends Samsung and SK海力士 tumbling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The results of the U.S. midterm elections triggered a sell-off in technology stocks. On the 6th, South Korea’s KOSPI index fell below 5000 points and triggered a circuit breaker. Amid concerns about AI regulation, shares of 三星電子 and SK海力士 plunged, reflecting market concerns about the AI industry’s outlook and South Korea’s capital structure.
Facts
KOSPI fell to 4924.61 points at 9:03 a.m. on the 6th, triggering the first-stage circuit breaker.
三星電子 shares fell 5.16%, closing at 191,000 won.
SK海力士 shares plunged 9.49%, closing at 1,142,000 won.
KOSPI has fallen from its record high of 9114.55 points on June 22, 2026, and now stands at only about 54% of that level.
SanDisk shares plunged 22.26%, while 美光科技 fell 17.46%.
This is the 11th time this year that KOSPI has triggered the first-stage circuit breaker.
Inspection results for 123 roast meat shops: 3 failed, and 234 products were tested; the data at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
食藥署 conducted its 115-year inspection project for roast meat food-service businesses, inspecting 123 establishments and testing 234 products. It found 3 violations and imposed fines totaling NT$180,000. The main violations were failure to carry liability insurance, lack of technical certification, and noncompliant labeling.
Facts
食藥署 and local government health departments conducted the “115-year inspection project for roast meat food-service businesses,” inspecting 123 establishments and testing 234 products.
A total of 3 establishments failed inspection, and fines totaled NT$180,000.
鴨佬燒味小吃店 in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, was fined NT$120,000 for failing to employ personnel with technical certifications and failing to obtain product liability insurance.
鋒元記燒臘 in Xinzhuang, New Taipei City, was fined NT$30,000 for selling meals containing pork ingredients without labeling their country of origin.
富臨燒臘店 in Shulin District, New Taipei City, was fined NT$50,000 for failing to obtain product liability insurance as required.
Liu Fang-ming, director of the 食藥署北區管理中心 of the 食藥署, said the special inspection focused on items including the food hygiene and safety standards, food business registration status and product liability insurance.
Under the Food Safety and Sanitation Act, violators are in breach of Articles 12, 13 and 25 of the act, and each violation may be fined between NT$30,000 and NT$3 million.