More than 200 Taiwanese flying foxes in Hualien; seeking recognition as a conservation coexistence site
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Monitoring by the Hualien Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency shows that the number of Taiwanese flying foxes in Hualien has topped 200, making it the island's only stable breeding site. The branch plans to work with the Hualien County government to seek OECM recognition, with a goal of increasing the population to 500 within 5 years.
宏碁智新: Outsourced vendor reportedly hit by cybersecurity incident; online store temporarily suspended
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
宏碁智新 announced that its online store's outsourced service provider, 順立公司 (CYBERBIZ), had experienced a cybersecurity incident, resulting in abnormal access to some database information. The online store has been temporarily suspended and an investigation requested. There is currently no significant impact on 宏碁智新's finances or business.
Facts
Learned of the information from a public social media post on the afternoon of November 5
Han Kuo-yu hosts Marshall Islands parliament speaker, hopes to deepen Taiwan-Marshall Islands cooperation and exchanges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu hosted Marshall Islands Parliament Speaker Weis and his wife, along with their delegation, expressing hope for deeper cooperation and exchanges between Taiwan and the Marshall Islands.
Facts
Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1998
Maintained a close friendship throughout the 28 years
New Taipei's Anxin Center dual emergency response centers completed; staff worry about inconvenient commute after relocation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hardware and interior work on the dual emergency response centers at Anxin Center in Sanchong District, New Taipei City, has been completed and the facility is operational. Some departments are expected to relocate in the middle of this month, while employees are concerned about inconvenient transport connections to the new site and unfinished utilities.
Facts
9th-floor police command center
23rd-floor Fire Department disaster response center
2027 fire department calendar
2026 New Taipei City Expo
Floors 1 to 6 are for public services and shared spaces
Floors 7 to 22 are office space for agencies including police, health, labor and transportation departments
Floors 23 to 26 are designated for disaster response centers
One of the 10 major information systems
Fire Department 119 fire-scene video transmission platform
中華電信 backs Taiwan film and television, unveils new investment projects to connect with international markets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華電信 announced 10 new film and television investment projects covering dramas, films and programs, aiming to help Taiwanese content reach international markets.
Amid US-China rivalry, US soybean industry says it is focused on producing high-quality products
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During the 9th China International Import Expo, the 上海美國商會 and 美國農業部 opened the "American Food and Agriculture Pavilion." US soybean industry representatives said that although they are watching US-China trade relations, they prefer to focus on areas within their control, such as producing high-quality products and reducing their carbon footprint.
Facts
The 9th China International Import Expo
Participating for the 4th consecutive year
Held from the 5th to 10th at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai
Covering an area of 400 square meters
A total of 18 agricultural trade associations, companies and related organizations participated
Meng Tingwei takes the stage for charity despite a cold; Da Baihe and Fan Yiwen share wellness tips
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Zhongyi Yibai Sentiment 10th Anniversary Charity Dream Concert will be held tonight. Meng Tingwei will take the stage for charity despite having a mild cold; Da Baihe, Fan Yiwen and Gao Yitai will share wellness tips.
Philippine defense chief: Beijing would pay a greater price than it gains by invading Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro said China would pay a greater price than it would gain by taking Taiwan by force. He noted that US-Philippines EDCA sites are located in Cagayan province on Luzon, and said the Philippines and India are exploring military cooperation and further talks on BrahMos missiles.
Central bank steps up defense, exporters lend support as New Taiwan dollar rebounds to close at 32.768
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks plunged in early trading and the New Taiwan dollar briefly fell past 33 per US dollar, but it rebounded in the afternoon amid central bank support and exporters selling foreign currency, closing at 32.768.
Facts
Closed at 32.768
Hit a low of 33.04
Rose to a high of 32.702
Plunged 3,737.67 points in morning trading
Closed down 1,873.08 points
The three major institutional investors sold a net NT$114.006 billion in Taiwan stocks today
Foreign investors sold another NT$91.188 billion
Foreign investors’ cumulative net sales reached NT$524.4 billion
內政部 holds net-zero building forum to discuss ways to improve building energy efficiency
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
內政部 held the "Net-Zero Green Living at Home" industry forum at 國立台北科技大學, inviting experts from government, industry and academia in Japan and Taiwan to discuss market demand and willingness to pay for building decarbonization in leasing, transactions and operations management, and explore ways to improve building energy efficiency and implement policy tools.
緯創 October revenue hits second-highest monthly total at NT$402.6 billion; US investment plan unchanged
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
緯創's consolidated revenue in October reached NT$402.615 billion, its second-highest monthly total on record. Its US investment plan remains unchanged, while growth momentum in its AI business is expected in November and December.
Facts
NT$402.615 billion
Up 5.7% month on month
Up more than 1.17 times year on year
Reached NT$3.29 trillion
Up 99.5% year on year
Laptop shipments: 1.2 million units
Down 300,000 units month on month
Desktop computer shipments in October: 500,000 units
中華電信 diversifies film and television investments, expands capacity to take Taiwanese content global
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中華電信 announced an equity partnership with 大慕影藝 and 翰星文創, joining forces with 中華數位文創. It has supported more than 20 projects to date and invests nearly NT$100 million annually, with the aim of expanding investment capacity and taking Taiwanese content global.
Former Shilin prosecutors' office clerk found guilty of copying intimate images; 4-year, 6-month sentence final
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lin Haolun, a former clerk at the 士林地檢署, was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison for misappropriating evidence and copying intimate images after the 最高法院 rejected his appeal, making the ruling final. He was also convicted in a separate case involving secretly filming the private parts of multiple women.
Facts
Sentenced to 4 years and 6 months
5 years' imprisonment
Disenfranchised for 4 years
Donate NT$200,000
Sentenced to a combined 3 years and 6 months in prison
Lianjiang County Council speaker ends council career; Chang Yongjiang says he has no immediate retirement plans
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lianjiang County Council Speaker Chang Yongjiang has ended his 25-year political career, announcing that he will not seek reelection and has no immediate retirement plans. He will first rest and recover from illness.
U.S. midterm election results; Mainland Affairs Council: Status quo of peace across the Taiwan Strait unchanged
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen You-chung said maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait serves the shared interests of Taiwan, the United States and democracies around the world, and will not change as a result of the U.S. midterm election results. He said the nature of U.S.-China competition remains unchanged, while the Chinese Communist Party faces domestic governance risks and may take more aggressive measures against Taiwan.
Golden Horse newcomers gather at TCCF; Chang Chen praises their good skin and versatility
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chang Chen, chair of the Golden Horse Executive Committee, attended the TCCF Taiwan New Talent Actors showcase, jointly organized by 文化內容策進院 and 金馬獎. He praised 6 emerging actors, including He Manxi and Bai Xiaoying, for their good skin and versatility, and stressed that actors should continue to develop themselves to take on a variety of roles.
With the Taiwan stock market plunging and foreign investors continuing to sell, eroding market confidence, 國安基金 announced its 10th-ever market intervention, with up to NT$500 billion available.
Facts
Opened down nearly 3,800 points
Intraday low of 37,837 points
Closed at 39,701 points
This year's high of 49,968 points
Down 10,267 points
Down 20.55%
10th time in history
Up to NT$500 billion
131st special committee meeting
Cumulative decline of 5,510 points
Taiwan stocks fell 12.19% this week
Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 15.7%
Foreign investors' cumulative net selling reached NT$994.316 billion
創見: Memory prices expected to hold steady in Q4; operations forecast to remain flat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
創見資訊 Chairman Shu Chung-wan said DRAM and NAND Flash prices are expected to remain stable in Q4, with operating performance forecast to be flat compared with Q3. Cumulative net profit after tax for the first 3 quarters was NT$26.94 billion.
Driver in Taiwan Route 64 passenger abandonment case sentenced to 13 years; court says he dragged passenger from car and lied repeatedly afterward
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lin Yu-chun, a taxi driver on Taiwan Route 64, abandoned a passenger who was subsequently run over and killed. The court found that he dragged the passenger out of the car and lied repeatedly afterward, making him ineligible for a reduced sentence for turning himself in, and sentenced him to 13 years in prison.
AI regulation concerns drag tech stocks lower; Asian markets tumble, with Japan, South Korea and Taiwan hardest hit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After the U.S. midterm elections, investors worried that Democrats would tighten AI regulation and oppose data center construction, triggering a sell-off in tech stocks. U.S. stocks fell sharply, dragging down Asian markets, with Taiwan, Japan and South Korea suffering steep losses.
Facts
The Nasdaq Composite plunged 5.52% yesterday
The Nasdaq 100 plunged 6.4%
Market capitalization fell by $2.5 trillion in a single day
The Dow Jones Industrial Average... fell 3.44%
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.25%
The Nikkei 225 plunged 3,643.13 points
Or 5.96%
軟銀（SoftBank） plunged 10.83%
鎧俠（Kioxia） tumbled 8.72%
愛德萬測試（Advantest） fell 4.99%
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed down 324.11 points
Lai Jui-lung makes video promoting shopping district makeover with new immigrants; Ko Chih-en's music video tops 1 million views
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Kaohsiung mayoral race is heating up. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Jui-lung released a video for the “Happiness River Project,” combining new immigrants and a shopping district makeover. A Taiwanese-language campaign song music video by Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en topped 1 million views less than a day after its release.
Najib pays off fine and granted home detention; Anwar: Corruption should not be taken lightly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was allowed to serve his sentence under house arrest after paying a 50 million ringgit fine, and has left prison. Prime Minister Anwar said he respected 巫統's decision to pay the fine on his behalf, but personally disagreed with the move, stressing that corruption cases should not be taken lightly.
Texas governor-elect vows to protect residents: He doesn't hate data centers, but hates operators taking advantage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Texas governor-elect Inohosa said he would enact laws to protect residents' interests after taking office, opposing data center operators taking advantage of them, but not opposing data center development outright.
Facts
Original（中央社華盛頓5日綜合外電報導）
After taking the oath of office in January next year
Legislature passes increase in old-age farmers' allowance to NT$15,000; Ministry of Agriculture: No comprehensive funding plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan passed a bill on third reading to raise the old-age farmers' allowance to NT$15,000 a month. The Ministry of Agriculture criticized the amendment for not having been discussed with the Executive Yuan and lacking a comprehensive funding plan, warning it could affect the allocation of other agricultural resources.
Facts
Raised to NT$15,000
The current monthly allowance for elderly farmers is NT$8,110
Proposal to raise the old-age farmers' allowance from the current NT$8,110 to NT$10,000
Effective retroactively from 115年7月1日
Adjustment mechanism triggered when the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaches 3%
Estimate of about 530,000 recipients each year
Annual funding required would increase by about NT$32 billion compared with the Executive Yuan's NT$10,000 version
Agricultural insurance childbirth benefit raised to NT$100,000 per birth
At Berlin Security Conference, Lin Fei-fan says Taiwan will not wait to be rescued
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Lin Fei-fan attended the Berlin Security Conference, saying Taiwan faces military and hybrid threats from China. He stressed that Taiwan would never simply wait to be rescued, but would do everything possible to defend itself, and shared its experience in building whole-of-society resilience.
Facts
Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone 5,400 times last year
Of those, 3,000 sorties crossed the Taiwan Strait median line
More than 100 vessels are frequently deployed
Taiwan has had about 7 to 8 submarine cable break incidents annually since 2023
Original其中約4成與中國不合規船舶有關
Taiwan faces about 2.8 million cyberattacks every day
Cabinet：Amendments to Elderly Welfare Act have 3 problems, including violating intergenerational justice；will not countersign
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Executive Yuan said amendments to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act passed by the Legislative Yuan at third reading would remove some legal bases for medical subsidies, impose a huge fiscal burden that violates intergenerational justice, and infringe on the Executive Yuan’s budgetary authority in violation of the constitutional principle of separation of powers. It has decided not to countersign the bill.
Facts
3 problems with the amendments
Seniors aged 65 and over
Comprehensive income tax rate below 20%
8 amendment items
Case No. 9
About 66,000 economically disadvantaged seniors
At least 1.5 times the minimum cost of living
No more than 2.5 times
Disadvantaged seniors aged 70 and older
Original超過8成以上65歲長者
About NT$40 billion in additional funding each year
This year’s Long-Term Care 3.0 budget has already exceeded NT$110 billion
爆米花棒球聯盟 opens in Hsinchu；Lin Chun-wei throws a shutout to help Tainan defeat host team
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 爆米花棒球聯盟 season opened at Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium. 台南市隊 starting pitcher Lin Chun-wei pitched 9 scoreless innings, while Lan Yu-sheng hit a home run, as the team beat host 新竹市成棒隊 4-0.
AI concerns rattle South Korean stocks；South Korea’s deputy prime minister says investment should not slow
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean stocks plunged amid concerns about AI investment. Deputy Prime Minister Bae Kyung-hoon urged investors not to slow investment in areas such as AI data centers and stressed that the long-term trend remains upward. The government is also pushing a larger domestic frontier AI development program and a national cybersecurity system.
2 waves of northeasterly winds to arrive in succession；tropical depression could become a typhoon as early as the 7th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration said 2 waves of northeasterly winds are expected in the coming week. The first will affect eastern Taiwan and the eastern side of Greater Taipei today and tomorrow, while another wave will strengthen on the 9th. A tropical depression could develop into Typhoon No. 31, Chapaka, as early as tomorrow, but is not expected to affect Taiwan.
Facts
中央社 reporter Huang Qiaowen, Taipei, 6th
In the coming week
First wave to affect the region today and tomorrow
Heavy rain expected in eastern Taiwan from tonight through tomorrow
Another wave of northeasterly winds on the 9th
Could develop into a typhoon as early as tomorrow
Northeasterly winds to weaken on the 8th
Conditions to persist through the 11th
Greater Taipei and Yilan should watch for heavier rain on the 9th and 10th
Most areas will return to partly cloudy to sunny conditions on the 12th
Northern Taiwan：about 21 to 23 degrees Celsius
Highs of 24 and 25 degrees
Daytime temperatures will rise slightly to 27 and 28 degrees
A significant drop in temperatures is expected with the next wave of northeasterly winds, from the 9th to the 11th
Lows in northern Taiwan could dip to 18 or 19 degrees
Highs will be only 21 to 24 degrees
Lows in central Taiwan and Hualien will be about 19 to 20 degrees
About 21 to 22 degrees in the south
This year's No. 31 typhoon, Chaba
When it is expected to be relatively close to Taiwan on the 10th
Joshua Wong sentenced to another 10 years；IPAC’s Luke de Pulford：sentenced twice for fabricated offenses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to another 10 years in prison for violating the Hong Kong National Security Law. IPAC Executive Director Luke de Pulford condemned the two sentences as being based on fabricated offenses.
Taiwan stocks post 4th-biggest closing-point drop；foreign investors’ net short position in index futures nears 100,000 contracts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks plunged 1,873 points at the close, marking the 4th-biggest closing-point drop on record, and fell below the 40,000-point mark. Foreign investors’ net short position in Taiwan index futures neared 100,000 contracts, reaching 99,930.
Democrats’ election win sparks AI regulation concerns；Nasdaq loses NT$82 trillion in market value in a day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. Democratic Party’s sweeping midterm election victory fueled market concerns about tighter AI regulation, sending the Nasdaq Composite down 5.5% and wiping US$2.5 trillion off its market value in a single day. Semiconductor and AI-related stocks fell sharply, with 輝達 and 超微 plunging and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index tumbling 12%.
Facts
Nasdaq Composite plunged 5.5% on the 5th
The Nasdaq 100 plunged 6.4%
Market capitalization fell by $2.5 trillion in a single day
Taiwan Writers’ Festival opens；Lee Yuan hopes the public will enjoy literature
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台文館 is holding the 2nd Taiwan Writers’ Festival, with more than 70 literary events taking place at more than 30 arts and cultural venues across Taiwan starting today. 文化部 Minister Lee Yuan hopes the public will enjoy literature and Taiwan’s local culture and scenery.
Facts
2nd Taiwan Writers’ Festival
More than 30 arts and cultural venues across Taiwan
7 defendants in Taipei councilor Lee Fu-chung-wu corruption case plead guilty, seek reduced sentences and suspended sentences
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei City Councilor Lee Fu-chung-wu, of the Kuomintang, was indicted by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on corruption and other charges for allegedly fraudulently claiming more than NT$9.77 million in assistant fees. At the first hearing at the Taipei District Court, all 7 defendants, including Lee Fu-chung-wu and Lin Chin-li, pleaded guilty and sought reduced sentences and suspended sentences, as well as the lifting of travel restrictions for some defendants.
Facts
More than NT$9.77 million in assistant fees allegedly claimed fraudulently
Japan to tap ¥10 billion in reserve funds to bolster cybersecurity；considers blocking websites exposing personal data
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japan has decided to draw about ¥10 billion from its fiscal 2026 budget reserve to strengthen cybersecurity, funding AI vulnerability checks, police equipment and personnel training, and Digital Agency defenses. It is also considering mandatory blocking of websites exposing personal data to prevent secondary harm.
Myanmar to hold parliamentary by-elections in April 2027；some of the 55 constituencies still affected by civil war
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Myanmar's election commission announced that parliamentary by-elections will be held on April 4, 2027, to fill vacancies in 55 constituencies, some of which are affected by the civil war. The by-elections will follow last year's general election, in which the pro-military 聯邦團結發展黨 won and Min Aung Hlaing was elected president.
上海美國商會: China's market cutthroat competition poses a greater challenge than political uncertainty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
鄭藝, president of 上海美國商會, said that U.S.-China relations have stabilized following a meeting between the two countries' leaders, and that U.S. companies see cutthroat competition in the Chinese market as their biggest business challenge, surpassing political uncertainty.
Facts
The 9th China International Import Expo
Participating in the exhibition in partnership for the 4th consecutive year
China passes law against cross-border corruption to prevent and punish such conduct
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee voted to pass the Law Against Cross-Border Corruption. The law comprises 6 chapters and 47 articles and aims to prevent and punish cross-border corruption, while establishing related work mechanisms and a framework for international cooperation.
台積電 intraday odd-lot trading value hits NT$24.7 billion, up 1.32 times day on day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks plunged intraday, with a drop in 台積電 ADR triggering market turbulence. After opening limit-down, the stock recovered. Retail investors bought on the dip, and odd-lot trading in 台積電 totaled NT$24.7 billion, the highest on the Taiwan stock market. Odd-lot trading in 元大台灣50 and 聯發科 totaled NT$7.341 billion and NT$6.979 billion, respectively, ranking second and third.
Facts
Odd-lot trading in 台積電 reaches NT$24.7 billion
Surging 1.32 times
Intraday odd-lot trading value reaches NT$64.35 billion
Up 38.95% from the 5th
Hit the limit-down price of 2,020 yuan
Closed at NT$2,135
Intraday odd-lot trading value for 元大台灣50 reaches NT$7.341 billion
Intraday odd-lot trading value for 聯發科 reaches NT$6.979 billion
DRAM price surge raises phone costs; research firm expects share of refurbished parts to rise next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Rising memory prices are pushing up smartphone costs. Research firm TrendForce estimates that refurbished parts will account for 7% to 9% of phones in 2027, becoming an adjustment mechanism for brands facing an era of high prices.
Facts
Estimated to account for 7% to 9% of phones in 2027
Refurbished parts are estimated to have a market penetration rate of about 3% to 4% in 2026
Kinmen exhibition looks back at gender equality and hopes to create a welcoming space on the island
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A retrospective exhibition on Kinmen's gender equality movement, jointly organized by 蓊蓊書店 and counseling psychologist 鄭湘柔, runs through November 15. The curator hopes the exhibition will showcase the history of local community action and create a welcoming space for gender diversity issues on the island. Parents and teachers are also encouraged to bring children to learn to understand and respect differences.
Facts
On view through November 15
For three consecutive years, visited several elementary schools without full-time guidance counselors to promote gender and emotional education
Legislature passes higher benefits for elderly farmers; KMT says move is a key step toward food security
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Provisional Act Governing Welfare Allowances for Elderly Farmers in its third reading, raising the monthly allowance from NT$8,110 to NT$15,000, lowering the income eligibility threshold and adding a CPI adjustment mechanism. KMT caucus secretary-general 許宇甄 said the move is a key step toward narrowing the urban-rural gap and ensuring food security. The caucus also protested Executive Yuan head 卓榮泰's refusal to countersign provisions of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act.
At Canadian Indigenous annual meeting, Liu Li-hsin is the only invited foreign consular official to discuss Taiwan-Canada cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
劉立欣, director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vancouver, was invited to attend the national annual meeting of Canada's 第一民族稅務委員會 (FNTC), making her the only foreign consular official there. She shared the results of Taiwan-Canada Indigenous cooperation in areas including transitional justice, climate change, and economic and trade affairs, including the signing of memorandums of understanding and agreements. She also called for international support for Taiwan's participation in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Facts
A memorandum of understanding was signed in 2022
Explained the matter to more than a hundred Indigenous leaders from across Canada
Committed to the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050
Then-President 蔡英文 formally apologized to Indigenous peoples on behalf of the government in 2016
Foreign investors sell NT$524.4 billion in Taiwan stocks this week, cut holdings in 台積電 and 聯發科 for 21 straight days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign investors sold a net NT$524.4 billion in Taiwan stocks this week and cut their holdings in 台積電 and 聯發科 for 21 consecutive days. Taiwan stocks closed below the 40,000-point mark, with the three major institutional investors posting combined net sales of NT$114.006 billion.
Facts
Foreign investors’ cumulative net sales reached NT$524.4 billion
Closed down 1,873 points
Closed at 39,701 points
The three major institutional investors posted combined net sales of NT$114.006 billion
Foreign investors and mainland Chinese investors accounted for NT$91.188 billion in net sales
Foreign investors' net sales of Taiwan stocks have totaled NT$2.89 trillion so far this year
Investment trusts bought a net NT$26.658 billion in Taiwan stocks today
Proprietary traders net sold NT$49.476 billion
Foreign investors sold 22,800 lots of 台積電
Cumulative cuts to 台積電 holdings reached 246,000 lots
Foreign investors cut their holdings in 聯發科 by 4,536 lots
Cumulative reductions in 聯發科 holdings reached 59,100 lots
Market capitalization plunged NT$6.1 trillion in a single day
運發中心 launches Asian Games elite athlete cards; Lin Yu-ting says she can't wait to buy one
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 國家運動產業發展中心 has launched the Asian Games Elite Athlete Card, inviting Nagoya Asian Games competitors Lin Yu-ting, Fu Chao-hsuan and Wang Kuan-hung to promote it. Presales are expected to open on December 12, with an initial release of 50,000 packs priced at NT$105 each.
Facts
With 3 others promoting it
Presales are expected to open on December 12
Already issued earlier this September
10,000 packs of the “Legendary Card”
Just 12 years old, Ku Yung-yen
The initial presale is expected to offer 50,000 packs
You Chih-pin's eligibility to run for councilor rejected; petition for provisional injunction definitively denied
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
You Chih-pin was ruled ineligible to run for Taipei City Council by 中選會 because he had been registered there for less than 10 years. His petition to the court for an injunction and a stay of execution was rejected on appeal by 最高行政法院, making the ruling final.
Monthly senior-farmer allowance raised to NT$15,000; DPP says opposition's amendment is irresponsible
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Provisional Act Governing Welfare Allowances for Elderly Farmers in its third reading, raising the monthly allowance to NT$15,000. The Democratic Progressive Party criticized the opposition's amendment as irresponsible, warning it could crowd out other agricultural budget spending.
Facts
From the current monthly NT$8,110
Raised to NT$10,000
CPI growth reaches 3%
An additional approximately NT$32 billion per year
Taiwan stocks plunge; Economics Ministry seeks to reassure, citing strong fundamentals and Q3 economic growth above 14%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Following a plunge in Taiwan stocks, the 經濟部 issued a news release emphasizing the strength of Taiwan's economic fundamentals. Preliminary estimates put Q3 economic growth at 14.36%, supported by strong exports and export orders driven by demand for AI, cloud services and other sectors. It also said foreign investors remained confident.
Facts
Preliminary estimate of Q3 economic growth: 14.36%
The index stood at 135.48 from January to September this year
Up 21.83% from the same period last year
Exports exceeded US$660 billion
Up 46.2% from the same period last year
Original外銷訂單達8100多億美元
Up 56.01% from the same period last year
Exports are expected to exceed US$800 billion this year
Could reach US$900 billion
Foreign investment totaled US$19.23 billion from January to September this year
Could exceed US$20 billion for the full year
This year's investment forum has secured commitments from 27 companies
Future investment totaling approximately NT$666 billion
Up sharply by 315% from last year
Signed letters of intent with 13 representative companies
Future investment totaling approximately NT$62.1 billion
The ASEAN News Brief for Nov. 6, 2026 covers developments across the region: Vietnam's digital economy grew 20% year over year to US$49 billion; Laos discussed financial reform; a Singaporean venture capital firm partnered with Japan's Iwate Prefecture to nurture talent; the Philippine central bank raised interest rates to 5.5%; Myanmar will host a textile machinery exhibition; Malaysia is forecast to raise rates in 2027; Thailand's prime minister is seeking lower U.S. tariffs; Cambodia plans to test food exports to open up the Singapore market; and Indonesia's Q3 GDP grew 5.47%, while its per capita output could be overtaken by Vietnam.
Detained candidate Ho Hsiu-mien's campaign questions alleged election interference by prosecutors; Miaoli prosecutors say case was handled based on evidence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ho Hsiu-mien, a candidate for township chief in Zhunan, Miaoli County, was detained and indicted in an alleged vote-buying case. Her campaign headquarters and supporters questioned whether prosecutors were interfering in the election. The 苗栗地檢署 reiterated that it was handling the case impartially and based on evidence.
Facts
Detention of Ho Hsiu-mien and 7 others approved
The investigation concluded on Nov. 4
Ho Hsiu-mien and 14 others indicted
Ordered Ho Hsiu-mien and 3 others to remain in detention
Asian tech billionaires lose more than US$18 billion; Jensen Huang falls out of global top 10
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Amid a sharp drop in U.S. stocks, Asian tech billionaires lost more than US$18 billion in wealth. After his fortune shrank, 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang fell out of the top 10 on 彭博's Billionaires Index.
Facts
Lost more than US$18 billion in wealth
Their combined wealth at one point fell by more than US$21 billion
His fortune fell by US$3.9 billion
Their combined fortunes fell by approximately US$2.5 billion
His fortune shrank by US$15.1 billion
Their fortunes fell by US$79.7 billion, respectively
Hou Yu-ih joins Lee Chuan-chin's motorcade for the first time, hoping he will carry on New Taipei's work
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New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih joined Lee Chuan-chin, the Kuomintang's candidate for New Taipei mayor, on a motorcade campaign sweep for the first time, saying he hoped Lee would carry on the city's work. Lee said he would focus on improving public infrastructure and market conditions.
Waste buried near Wushantou Reservoir; Tainan environmental and police officials excavate site and send samples for testing
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An environmental group in Tainan revealed that waste had been buried on land beside the Wushantou Reservoir protection zone. Tainan environmental and police officials excavated the site, collected samples for testing and began tracing the source and those responsible.
Facts
Environmental and police officials excavated 6 spots at the site
玉管處 documentary reveals century-old mystery of Alishan salamander breeding
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
玉山國家公園管理處 released a nature documentary that for the first time reveals the century-old mystery of Alishan salamander breeding. The film placed 3rd in the education category at the 2026 wildlife conservation film festival. Drawing on support from the 台灣大哥大基金會, 致茂電子 and 國票金控集團, the research team successfully obtained a complete visual record.
Facts
2026 wildlife conservation film festival
3rd place in the education category
First discovered in the Alishan area in 1921
Not until 2008
Commissioned from 2020
Filming began under an outsourcing contract in 2024
Social worker Chen Shang-chieh denies wrongdoing in Kai Kai case appeal, says visits followed regulations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Social worker Chen Shang-chieh denied wrongdoing in the Kai Kai case appeal, insisting that she conducted visits as required. Prosecutors said she failed to fulfill her statutory duties, while the defense argued that the guidelines applied to the foster caregiver.
Facts
In the first trial, sentenced to 2 years for negligent homicide
Chen Shang-chieh made 3 visits
At least 42 injuries across his body
Kai Kai, from Sept. 1 to Dec. 24, 112 of the Republic of China calendar
Hong Kong stocks close down 1.27%; AI-related shares fall sharply
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Hong Kong stocks closed down 1.27% today, with the Hang Seng Index at 24,481 points. AI-related shares fell sharply, including 長飛光纖光纜, 智譜 and MiniMax（稀宇科技）。
Oil price volatility intensifies; 台化: Strictly control inventory to prevent high-priced raw materials from eroding profits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台化 General Manager 呂文進 said that amid sharp oil price fluctuations and geopolitical risks, the company will strictly control inventory to prevent high-priced raw materials from eroding profits. Meanwhile, 台塑 and 南亞 forecast that fourth-quarter revenue will grow from the third quarter.
Seniors and tour groups can claim up to NT$4,500! Spend enough at the 屏東館 to enter a prize drawing; discover four major winter retreats and healing events, plus subsidies
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屏東縣政府 is offering autumn and winter travel deals for visitors seeking to escape the cold at the ITF travel fair. Senior tour groups and overseas tour groups can receive subsidies of up to NT$4,000 and NT$4,500, respectively, and the county is promoting four major healing events.
Facts
The ITF Taipei International Travel Fair will be held from Nov. 6 to 9 on the fourth floor of Hall 1 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
Eligible domestic senior tour groups of 10 people or more can receive a subsidy of up to NT$4,000 per person.
Overseas tour groups can receive a subsidy of up to NT$4,500 per person.
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The 2026 Pingtung Kenting 日本航空 International Marathon will start on Nov. 15.
The Sichongxi Hot Spring Season will kick off with a ceremonial lighting on Dec. 4.
The 2027 Pingtung Windward Sunrise Run will take place at Jialeshui in Manzhou on New Year's Day morning.
Potstickers and mustaches all make it onto campaign billboards! 張以理 unveils his “shape-shifting 張以理” campaign with a humorous vote appeal: Don't mistake someone else for the candidate on your ballot
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張以理, a candidate for Kaohsiung City Council in Zuoying and Nanzi districts, has unveiled creative “shape-shifting 張以理” billboards featuring looks that have sparked online discussion. With a humorous appeal, he reminds voters to make sure they recognize the real candidate on election day.
Facts
張以理, a candidate for Kaohsiung City Council in Zuoying and Nanzi districts, has unveiled creative campaign billboards called “shape-shifting 張以理.”
張以理's campaign billboards feature three looks: “Bearded 張,” “8-Faced 張” and “Potsticker 張.”
張以理 paid tribute to mayoral candidate 賴瑞隆's “shape-shifting 隆隆” billboard style.
張以理's team believes serious policy videos attract less traffic and are difficult to circulate.
張以理 reminds voters that the photo on the ballot shows him without a mustache and without potstickers balanced on his head.
Election day for the Kaohsiung City Council race in Zuoying and Nanzi districts is Nov. 28.
張以理 quoted well-known host 蔡康永 to encourage voters to cast their ballots.
FSC unveils market-rescue measures, rolling out five steps: short-selling via securities borrowing cut to 3%, margin requirement for short sales raised to 130%
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To stabilize Taiwan stocks amid international volatility, the FSC announced measures including short-sale restrictions and diversified collateral, effective 115年11月9日. The steps include cutting the securities-borrowing short-sale limit to 3% and raising the margin requirement for short sales to 130%, while encouraging companies to buy back treasury shares.
Facts
The FSC announced five market-rescue measures, effective 115年11月9日, to maintain order and stability in the securities market.
The daily intraday limit on securities-borrowing short-sale orders will be cut from 30% to 3%.
The minimum margin requirement for short sales of listed and over-the-counter securities will be raised from 90% to 130%.
Investors may use other forms of collateral with market liquidity and objectively and reasonably assessable value to make up shortfalls.
The FSC is encouraging listed and over-the-counter companies to consider implementing share buybacks when appropriate.
Hsinchu City launches its first certification for sustainable and family-friendly hotels; 10 businesses honored. Mayor 高虹安: Building a welcoming travel city
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The 新竹市政府 launched its first certification program for sustainable and family-friendly hotels, honoring 10 businesses. Mayor 高虹安 said professional guidance would help improve service quality and, together with rising visitor numbers and lodging discounts, build a welcoming travel city.
Facts
In 115年, the 新竹市政府 launched the “Hsinchu City Sustainable and Family-Friendly Hotel Certification” for the first time, honoring 10 businesses.
Last year (114年), Hsinchu City welcomed more than 1847萬 visitors, and its hotel occupancy rate reached 67.03%, ranking second in Taiwan.
Since the NT$1,000 weekday hotel stay bonus program launched on Oct. 1, subsidies have totaled more than NT$1 million.
黃琬晴, manager of 或者風旅, said the certification gives businesses a clear sense of direction on sustainability, such as not proactively providing bottled water and inviting guests to use craft cups.
張皇珍, deputy director of 商業發展研究院, said that implementation and attention to detail are most important in hotel services, and hoped businesses would reduce the use of disposable amenities.
Transport chiefs from all six special municipalities gather in Kaohsiung! 2026 transportation forum focuses on people-first streets and AI smart transit
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The Kaohsiung City Government Transportation Bureau held the “2026 Six Special Municipalities Transportation Forum” at the Kaohsiung Chateau de Chine Hotel on the 6th, bringing together transportation chiefs and experts from the six special municipalities to discuss people-first streets, transport culture and AI smart transportation. The forum aimed to promote exchanges of experience and policy cooperation across cities.
Facts
The Kaohsiung City Government Transportation Bureau hosted the “2026 Six Special Municipalities Transportation Forum” at the Kaohsiung Chateau de Chine Hotel on the 6th.
The forum focused on three major issues: people-first streets, rebuilding transport culture and AI smart transportation.
In the afternoon, 葉陶聖, general manager of 《遠見雜誌》, moderated a summit of transportation bureau chiefs from the six special municipalities.
The six special municipalities represented at the summit were Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung City Government Deputy Secretary-General 張家興 said in his remarks that the forum provides a platform for sharing governance experience.
Kaohsiung launches Taiwan's first writing map and aesthetics co-learning platform! From words to art, building students' writing skills and aesthetic literacy
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The Kaohsiung City Education Bureau has launched Taiwan's first “Writing Map” and “Aesthetics Co-Learning” platforms, introducing innovative teaching in language expression and arts education, respectively, to develop students' writing skills and aesthetic literacy.
Facts
The Kaohsiung City Education Bureau held a presentation and launch event for its two teaching platforms, “Writing Map” and “Aesthetics Co-Learning,” at the Dadong Arts Center on Oct. 29.
“Writing Map” is Taiwan's only professional platform focused on developing and teaching writing skills for elementary and junior high school students.
“Writing Map” covers five major writing styles and key learning areas including paragraph and sentence organization, emotional expression, explaining facts and reasoning, and presenting viewpoints.
“Aesthetics Co-Learning” brings together 15 cross-disciplinary video lesson plans and 40 selected courses.
Education Bureau Director 吳立森 said that, to improve students' writing skills, he instructed teachers from the Mandarin division of the local education advisory group to jointly develop “Writing Map.”
The presentation event featured hands-on activities including Rubik's Cube mosaic art, AI theme-song generation and everyday sound-effects creation.
許天藍, a teacher at 青年國中, presented “The Sustainable Food Aesthetics Lab: Giving Ugly Produce a Makeover,” turning imperfect-looking fruits and vegetables into elegant snacks.
The 4 zodiac signs that save the most money! Their salaries may not be the highest, but their savings keep growing; the No. 1 sign saves money as soon as it gets paid
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Based on folk beliefs, this article lists the 4 zodiac signs said to be best at saving money. Though they may not be high earners, good saving habits help them steadily build wealth, especially the No. 1 sign, which “saves money as soon as it gets paid.”
Facts
The article states that folk beliefs do not represent the website's position.
“2026 New Taipei Made: Opening Up the City's Factories” explores new possibilities for industry through sustainable furniture
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新北市設計中心 will hold the special exhibition “2026 New Taipei Made: Opening Up the City's Factories” on Dec. 5, with sustainable furniture as its theme. The exhibition runs through Dec. 27. The event connects local industries and design resources through six tour routes and a school renovation program, promoting industrial transformation and environmental sustainability.
Facts
新北市設計中心 is holding the special exhibition “2026 New Taipei Made: Opening Up the City's Factories,” themed around sustainable furniture.
New Taipei City has more than 1.9萬 manufacturing plants.
The event has planned six tour routes connecting Bali, Tucheng, Luzhou, Wugu, Linkou, Sanxia, Shulin, Xindian and Banqiao.
The 新北市設計中心 partnered with the Education Bureau to invite 4 design teams to transform discarded school desks and chairs.
Building an international ceramics exchange platform! 陶博館 opens submissions for its 117年 application exhibition on 12/1
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陶博館 has opened submissions for its 117年 application exhibition, aiming to provide a platform for artists from Taiwan and abroad to present their work and showcase contemporary ceramics through diverse creations. The exhibition is scheduled for 2028.
Facts
Submissions for 陶博館’s 117年 application exhibition will be accepted from 0:00 on 115年12月1日 through 17:00 on 116年2月1日.
The application exhibition has 3 categories: solo exhibitions, group exhibitions and curated exhibitions.
Selected exhibition proposals will be presented at 陶博館 in 2028.
The judging results are scheduled to be announced by 116年3月31日.
Submitted works must use ceramics as their primary material.
[After-hours Economics] Has AI’s real breakout yet to come? A market operator reveals the next wave of promising stocks—there’s still time to get in!
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Taiwanese stocks have fluctuated sharply amid the U.S. midterm elections. A market operator says AI has yet to reach its breakout point and advises investors to seize the opportunity to position themselves for the next wave of promising stocks.
Facts
Taiwanese stocks have recently suffered a steep sell-off.
The U.S. midterm election results have introduced uncertainty for AI stocks.
Tomorrow’s weather / The fine weather won’t last! 2 waves of northeast monsoons to bring “temperatures dipping to 18 degrees”; rain will be heaviest on these 2 days—your weekly forecast
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The Central Weather Administration has issued a forecast for the coming week, saying Taiwan will be affected by 2 successive waves of the northeast monsoon. The first will affect eastern Taiwan today and tomorrow, while the second will arrive Sunday night, bringing heavier rain to northern Taiwan and Yilan and sending temperatures as low as 18 degrees. It also warned that a tropical depression near Guam could develop into Typhoon Chapaka. It is not expected to directly affect Taiwan, but residents should watch for subsequent swells.
Facts
Today (6) through tomorrow (7), the first wave of the northeast monsoon will affect the area, with a chance of localized heavy rain in Yilan and Hualien.
Next Monday and Tuesday (9, 10), rain will become more significant in northern Taiwan and Yilan, and temperatures in some parts of northern Taiwan could dip to 18 degrees.
The tropical depression near Guam could strengthen into a mild typhoon, Chapaka, as early as tomorrow (7).
Next Wednesday through Thursday (11 to 12), swells may occur off eastern Taiwan, the Hengchun Peninsula and the northern coast of Keelung.
From next Monday through Wednesday, lows in central and northern Taiwan, Yilan and Hualien are expected to be around 19 to 22 degrees, while lows in southern Taiwan and Taitung are expected to be around 21 to 25 degrees.
Nuclear-powered submarines are no longer just a dream! South Korea pushes for first vessel to launch in mid-2030s; total budget classified
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The South Korean government is accelerating its plan to build the domestically developed nuclear-powered submarine 張保皋N. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration has approved the basic strategy, with development targeted to begin in 2027 and the first vessel to launch in the mid-2030s.
Facts
The nuclear-powered submarine program aims to launch its first vessel in the mid-2030s.
South Korea plans to use low-enriched uranium with an enrichment level of no more than 20% as reactor fuel.
A new-generation command helicopter is expected to cost about 800 billion won and will be based on the S-92A+ helicopter from Lockheed Martin.
The Navy is advancing an unmanned surface mine-hunting system, investing 591 billion won to switch to unmanned surface vehicles for mine-search and clearance missions.
Driver in Taiwan Highway 64 abandonment case sentenced to 13 years at first trial! Lin changes his story, admitting he “did this”; court rules against sentence reduction
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The New Taipei District Court’s citizen judge panel has handed down its verdict in the Taiwan Highway 64 abandonment case, sentencing the 多元計程車 driver surnamed Lin to 13 years in prison for abandonment resulting in death. The court found that he did not meet the requirements for voluntary surrender and had no grounds for a sentence reduction. The sentence was 2 years longer than the prosecution had sought. The case can still be appealed.
Facts
The New Taipei District Court’s citizen judge panel announced its verdict in the Taiwan Highway 64 abandonment case on the afternoon of Nov. 6, sentencing the 多元計程車 driver surnamed Lin to 13 years in prison for abandonment resulting in death.
The court found that although the driver surnamed Lin called the police afterward, he did not proactively disclose that he had pulled the person out of the vehicle, so he did not meet the requirements for voluntary surrender and could not receive a reduced sentence.
The case was heard by a panel comprising three professional judges and six citizen judges. The trial lasted 4 days, and closing arguments concluded on the 5th.
The passenger surnamed Wen lay in the inner lane and was successively run over by 4 vehicles, dying from a severe brain injury and massive blood loss.
The 4 drivers who ran over the passenger surnamed Wen were initially investigated by prosecutors for negligent homicide, but all ultimately received non-prosecution dispositions.
The driver surnamed Lin admitted in court only to negligent homicide, denying any intent to abandon the passenger and cause death or to commit murder.
Prosecutors sought an 11-year sentence, while the defense requested no more than 5 years. The family’s lawyer argued that the case constituted murder with conditional intent or abandonment causing death. The passenger surnamed Wen’s mother called for the case to be treated as murder and requested a life sentence.
Legislative Yuan parliamentary liaison evaluation results released; 金管會 tops central government agencies
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立法院國會助理工會 announced the results of its second parliamentary liaison evaluation for the 11th term. 金管會 received the highest rating among central government agencies, and 楊文仁 was named best liaison. Among state-owned enterprises, 中油 ranked highest; among entities with more than 30% government ownership, 高鐵 ranked highest.
Facts
立法院國會助理工會 announced the results of its second parliamentary liaison evaluation for the 11th term, with 金管會 ranking highest among central government agencies.
楊文仁, a section chief in 金管會’s parliamentary liaison section and its acting director, was the most highly regarded liaison.
Among state-owned enterprises and government-affiliated foundations, 中油 had the best overall performance in liaison work.
In the evaluation of entities with more than 30% government ownership, 高鐵 ranked first.
The evaluation received 515 valid questionnaires, with a response rate of about 91%.
The National Financial Stabilization Fund has made its decision! It announces market intervention to prop up stocks; details at a glance
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The National Financial Stabilization Fund held an extraordinary meeting on November 6 amid consecutive sharp declines in Taiwan stocks and a major withdrawal of foreign capital. It authorized its executive secretary to deploy funds as market conditions warrant to stabilize the market and bolster investor confidence.
Facts
Taiwan stocks fell a cumulative 5,510 points from November 2 to 6, a weekly decline of 12.19%.
Foreign investors sold a net NT$994.316 billion in Taiwan stocks in October this year, setting a record for the largest monthly net selling in history.
The National Financial Stabilization Fund said current market conditions meet the activation criteria set out in Article 8 of the National Financial Stabilization Fund Establishment and Administration Act.
The National Financial Stabilization Fund’s decision only authorizes its executive secretary to deploy funds depending on market conditions; it does not mean that funds have actually been invested to buy stocks.
Farmers’ allowance raised to NT$15,000; 張嘉郡 says it reflects inflation and prices and safeguards retired farmers’ livelihoods
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The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the farmers’ allowance, raising it from NT$8,110 to NT$15,000, effective July 1. Legislator 張嘉郡 said the measure safeguards farmers’ dignity and reflects inflation, while also relaxing the asset-test threshold.
Facts
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Provisional Act Governing Welfare Allowances for Elderly Farmers in its third reading, raising the farmers’ allowance to NT$15,000.
The new farmers’ allowance program takes effect retroactively from July 1 this year.
The income threshold for income other than agricultural earnings has been raised from NT$500,000 to NT$600,000.
The threshold for the value of property and land has been raised from NT$5 million to NT$10.25 million.
The current farmers’ allowance is NT$8,110 per month, below the minimum cost of living.
No countersignature for free health insurance for seniors! Executive Yuan raises 3 major concerns: bill’s packaging sharply increases central government budget spending
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On October 6, the Executive Yuan announced it would not countersign amendments to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act passed by the Legislative Yuan, alleging that the bill’s packaging increases central government spending and violates the constitutional separation of powers and intergenerational justice.
Facts
The Executive Yuan announced it would not countersign amendments to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act passed by the Legislative Yuan in its third reading.
The amendments remove the legal basis for 2 types of subsidies: health insurance copayments and medical expenses not covered by health insurance.
The amendments affect 66,000 low- and middle-income seniors.
The Executive Yuan estimates the amendments will add about NT$40 billion in annual spending.
The Executive Yuan considers the amendments a violation of the constitutional principle of separation of powers and an infringement on its budgetary authority.
This year’s Long-Term Care 3.0 budget has exceeded NT$110 billion.
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act in third reading on Oct. 16.
Explainer: Taiwan’s pension system fares far worse than China’s! Global rankings revealed, with only a C rating—is “not enough money” its biggest weakness?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Marsh CFA Global Pension Index has been released. Taiwan ranked 37th with a score of 59.7, earning a C rating. Although it improved from two years ago, its adequacy score of just 51 points highlights the challenge of insufficient benefits, and it continues to lag behind advanced Asian economies such as Singapore.
Facts
In the 2026 Marsh CFA Global Pension Index, Taiwan ranked 37th with a score of 59.7, receiving a C grade.
Among the 三 key indicators in Taiwan’s pension index, integrity scored highest at 77, while adequacy scored lowest at just 51.
The Netherlands ranked first in the 2026 Global Pension Index with 85.8 points, while Singapore ranked fourth with 82 points.
As of the end of March 2026, about 7,832,297 people were contributing to Taiwan’s new labor pension system.
Taiwan’s pension index is jointly published by Marsh, CFA Institute and 澳洲蒙納許大學金融研究中心.
Graphic explainer》The place most likely to catch fire in your home isn’t the kitchen! Fire agency reveals the leading cause—something many people use every day
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Data released by the National Fire Agency, Ministry of the Interior, show that the leading cause of residential fires from 2022 to 2024 was electrical factors (40.1%), followed by cooking (28.0%) and unattended sources of ignition (20.3%).
Facts
A total of 11,014 residential fires occurred across Taiwan from 2022 to 2024, with electrical factors accounting for 40.1%.
During the same period, residential fires accounted for 71.6% of all building fires nationwide, causing 360 deaths and 591 injuries.
Common electrical fire hazards include conductive contamination buildup, partially broken wires and damaged wires from being bundled.
Cooking accounted for 28.0% of residential fires, ranking second among causes.
Unattended sources of ignition accounted for 20.3% of residential fires, ranking third among causes.
At Berlin security conference, Lin Fei-fan reveals Taiwan faces 2.6 million cyberattacks a day: International collective effort needed to prevent Taiwan Strait crisis
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Lin Fei-fan, deputy secretary-general of Taiwan’s National Security Council, led a delegation to the Berlin Security Forum to share Taiwan’s experience with whole-of-society defense resilience, stressing that international collective efforts are needed to deter a Taiwan Strait crisis in the face of military threats from China and Russia.
Facts
Lin Fei-fan, deputy secretary-general of Taiwan’s National Security Council, recently appeared in Germany to attend the 25th Berlin Security Forum.
In his keynote address, Lin Fei-fan said Taiwan faces about 2.6 million cyberattacks a day.
Last year, Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone 5,400 times, including 3,000 crossings of the Taiwan Strait median line.
Taiwan has trained more than 200,000 civil defense volunteers to work in communities and distributed printed copies of the “Little Orange Book,” a civil defense handbook, to 9.86 million households across Taiwan.
The 三 key lessons Lin Fei-fan shared with Europe from Taiwan’s experience were political leaders’ resolve, transparency and confidence.
Lithuania was the partner country for the 25th Berlin Security Conference, which focused on European defense capabilities, the Russian threat and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Footage emerges of Chiang Wan-an’s low-key visit to former council speaker Chen Chien-chih; KMT lawmaker says support from behind the scenes has always been there
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an made a low-key visit to former council speaker Chen Chien-chih on the 6th, accompanied by Chen Hsueh-sheng and Lin Yi-hua. Chen shared his political experience and encouraged Chiang to stay on the right path, saying he would ultimately earn support.
Facts
Chiang Wan-an made a low-key visit to former Taipei City Council speaker Chen Chien-chih in Neihu on the 6th.
Former KMT legislator Chen Hsueh-sheng and Deputy Mayor Lin Yi-hua accompanied Chiang Wan-an on the visit.
Chen Chien-chih shared how he won public support in a deeply pro-green area while opposing Chen Shui-bian.
Chen Chien-chih encouraged Chiang Wan-an, saying that if he does what is right, he will ultimately receive quiet support.
The visit took place the day after DPP candidate Shen Po-yang visited Chen Chien-chih.
Why didn’t ancient soldiers take off their armor after a battle? The 2 truths TV dramas don’t show—you couldn’t remove it even in the hottest weather
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This article examines why ancient soldiers did not remove their armor after battle, citing tactical safety concerns about enemy surprise attacks and the risk of a potentially fatal cardiovascular condition known as “armor-removal wind.” It cites the death of Chang Yuchun, a famed early Ming general, who reportedly died suddenly after violating the prohibition and removing his armor, as a bloody lesson in this military taboo.
Facts
The prohibition on removing armor immediately after battle in ancient times stemmed mainly from tactical safety and health concerns.
In modern medical terms, “armor-removal wind” is an acute cardiovascular condition triggered by a drastic change in body temperature.
Chang Yuchun, a famed early Ming general, died suddenly in a military camp at Liuhe on 七月七日 in the second year of the Hongwu reign (1369年), aged just 40.
Chang Yuchun’s death is believed to have been caused by “armor-removal wind”: he quickly took off his armor after battle and cooled down in the wind, triggering a stroke.
If armor is removed immediately after a battle, sweat evaporates rapidly and carries away a great deal of heat, causing body temperature to drop sharply.
10 Hsinchu City lodging businesses earn sustainability and family-friendly certifications; Mayor Kao Hung-an: Building a welcoming, high-quality travel city
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In 115年, 新竹市政府 launched sustainability and family-friendly lodging certifications for the first time, and Mayor Kao Hung-an recognized 10 businesses that earned certification. The initiative aims to combine environmental protection with the needs of families, improve lodging quality and promote tourism through weekday accommodation discounts.
Facts
In 115年, 新竹市政府 launched the “Hsinchu City Sustainable and Family-Friendly Lodging Certification” for the first time and held a results presentation at 新竹老爺酒店 on the morning of the 6th.
A total of 10 businesses earned certification, including 9 that received the “Sustainable Lodging Certification” and 3 that received the “Family-Friendly Lodging Certification.”
新竹老爺酒店, 暐順和選旅 and 新竹福華大飯店 received the “Outstanding Sustainable Lodging Certification” award.
Last year (114年), Hsinchu City welcomed more than 18.47 million visitors, and its hotel occupancy rate reached 67.03%, ranking second in Taiwan.
The city government introduced an additional NT$1,000 weekday lodging subsidy. Since the program began on October 1, cumulative subsidies have exceeded NT$1 million.
The “Sustainable Lodging Certification” criteria include energy management, reducing plastic and waste, green procurement and sustainable experiences.
The “Family-Friendly Lodging Certification” criteria focus on space safety, family-friendly facilities, dining services and activity design.
Graphic explainer》What can’t you put in the arcade in front of your home? Shoe cabinets and potted plants are both violations; failing to do 1 thing could mean back taxes
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This article explains that although Taiwan’s arcades are privately owned, they must remain open to public passage, and placing obstructive items there can result in a fine. It also details the application deadlines and tax reduction rates for land value tax on arcade space, warning that enclosing an arcade without authorization could lead to back taxes and fines.
Facts
Placing items in an arcade that obstruct traffic can result in a fine of NT$1,200 to NT$2,400.
When an arcade is beneath a building with 四 or more floors, the land value tax reduction is 五分之一.
Applications for land value tax relief on arcades must be filed by September 22 each year.
Failure to report an enclosed arcade, resulting in tax evasion, may incur a fine of up to 3 times the underreported tax.
The property tax rate for the portion of an arcade used for business is 3%.
High transaction volumes slowed interbank transfers; service now back to normal
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永豐銀行’s interbank transfers slowed because of high stock market trading volumes and payments for a cash capital increase; service has now returned to normal. The bank coordinated with brokerages on settlement and helped customers provide proof as needed.
Facts
永豐銀行’s interbank transfer service slowed during a specific period but has now returned to normal.
The slowdown in interbank transfers was caused by increased fund flows from trading on the Taipei stock market and the final day for payments for the parent company’s cash capital increase.
永豐銀行 coordinated special handling with 永豐金證券 and carried out supplementary deductions for securities settlement payments.
永豐銀行 will help affected customers contact the relevant securities firms to protect their interests.
永豐銀行 continues to monitor its interbank transfer service in real time.
45,000 seats with a 360-degree premium view! Taiwan Super Dome brings in NT$60 billion in investment as Taichung City Government joins forces with private sector to build an international-class venue
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The BOT contract for the “Taiwan Super Dome” project promoted by 台中市政府 was signed this year, bringing in NT$60 billion in private investment. The project is expected to create a 45,000-seat multipurpose indoor baseball venue, boosting the city’s ability to host international sporting events and performances.
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The BOT contract for the Taiwan Super Dome construction project promoted by 台中市政府 was signed this year.
The Taiwan Super Dome project will bring in as much as NT$60 billion in private investment.
The Taiwan Super Dome will be a multipurpose indoor baseball venue with 45,000 seats.
The venue’s design draws on the experience of international-class facilities such as Hokkaido’s stadium in Japan, and uses computer simulations to assess sightlines from seats in every section.
The Taiwan Super Dome’s outfield is planned to feature an expansive glass curtain wall to create a bright, open visual experience.
An “Academic Green Corridor” will be preserved within the site, connecting the cultural axis between Central Park and Feng Chia University’s Zhishan Building.
Miaoli County Quality Chinese Mitten Crab Evaluation: Chung Tung-chin Hopes to Increase Production and Expand Markets
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The Miaoli County Government held a Chinese mitten crab evaluation competition in Yuanli Township on Nov. 6, with crab farmer Yeh Chia-jen winning the top prize. County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin presented awards to the winners and said the county would help crab farmers expand their farming areas and pass on their techniques to boost production and market scale, while promoting the brand of Miaoli’s quality Chinese mitten crabs through marketing to generate economic benefits and develop domestic tourism.
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The Miaoli County Government is supporting Chinese mitten crab farming and held the Miaoli County Chinese Mitten Crab Evaluation Competition in Yuanli Township on Nov. 6.
Crab farmer Yeh Chia-jen won the top prize.
The Miaoli County Government is promoting green ecological farming and low-density stocking management, and conducted as many as 68 tests for drug residues and dioxins.
After passing inspection, crabs are issued a “QR Code Laser Anti-counterfeit Crab Tag of Origin,” establishing the quality and reputation of Miaoli Chinese mitten crabs.
County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin said the county would help crab farmers expand their farming areas and pass on their farming techniques to increase production and economic benefits.
Showcasing the Value of Local Women in Nantou: Deputy County Magistrate Meets and Honors County Women’s Yun Award Winners
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Nantou County Deputy Magistrate Wang Jui-te honored the Zhulu Area Women’s Service Center for winning the “2026 National Benchmark Women’s Center—Women’s Yun Award,” recognizing its efforts to empower local women through programs such as the Power Women Superhero initiative.
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Nantou County Deputy Magistrate Wang Jui-te met on the 6th with Lin Wen-chuan, director of the Nantou area, and others from 財團法人天主教善牧社會福利基金會, and presented a certificate honoring the Zhulu Area Women’s Service Center for receiving the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s “2026 National Benchmark Women’s Center—Women’s Yun Award.”
The Zhulu Area Women’s Service Center is operated by 財團法人天主教善牧社會福利基金會, and its Nantou area director is Lin Wen-chuan.
The Zhulu Area Women’s Service Center runs the “Power Women Superhero Team,” guiding local women in learning professional plumbing and electrical repair skills.
The Zhulu Area Women’s Service Center offers the “Home Appliance Heroines” small-appliance repair course, putting into practice the environmentally sustainable principle of repairing rather than buying.
The Zhulu Area Women’s Service Center runs an “Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1)” training program, with nearly nine-tenths of participants demonstrating strong confidence and willingness to provide emergency support in their communities.
Frontline staff, including social work supervisor Tseng Shu-pin and social workers Chen Meng-yu and Peng Lien-chin, continue to devote themselves to the work of the Zhulu Area Women’s Service Center.
Sanyi Investment Plans to Buy Shares in 力晶投控; Submissions Accepted Starting Nov. 10, With Lower Offers Given Priority
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Sanyi Investment plans to buy shares in 力晶投控, with shareholders able to submit their own offers starting Nov. 10 through Nov. 16. Sanyi Investment is optimistic about 力晶投控’s prospects for transformation and will conduct transactions according to a lowest-offer-first principle, while retaining final decision-making authority.
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山一投資有限公司 plans to buy shareholders’ holdings in 力晶投控.
Shareholder offers will be accepted from Nov. 10 through 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 16.
Transactions will be ranked from the lowest to the highest shareholder offer, with lower offers handled first.
Sanyi Investment reserves the right to make the final decision on transactions.
Application documents may be submitted to 甄明法律事務所 by mail, in person, or by fax.
Super-Aged Society Is Here! One in Every 7 People Faces Depression in Old Age: Understand How to Prevent It, Starting With a Simple “Have You Eaten?”
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董氏基金會 and 寶佳公益慈善基金會 jointly organized the “Traces of Time” special exhibition, calling on the public to prevent depression through intergenerational companionship and everyday care amid Taiwan’s super-aged society, where 1 in every 7 people experiences depression in old age.
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By the end of 2025, Taiwan had entered a super-aged society, with nearly 1 in every 7 people suffering from depression in old age to varying degrees.
董氏基金會 and 寶佳公益慈善基金會 jointly organized the “Traces of Time” companionship exhibition, featuring a box of treasures for older adults.
Original根據2025年發表於《Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus》的研究，照顧負荷盛行率近5成。
Huang Chien-hua, director of the Taipei City Government Department of Health, said that 27% of the population in Taipei’s Wanhua District is aged 65 or older.
Intergenerational interaction can improve the mental health of older adults and young people and promote social inclusion.
Taiwanese MV Goes Viral! Ko Chih-en’s “We Are All Here” Gets 1 Million Views on Its First Day, Capturing Four Years of Grassroots Work in Kaohsiung
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Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en released the Taiwanese-language campaign song “We Are All Here,” whose music video surpassed 1 million views on its first day. The song was created by Chu Kang, looks back on her four years of grassroots work, and pledges that she will do everything possible to care for Kaohsiung if elected.
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Ko Chih-en officially released the heartwarming music video for her new Taiwanese-language campaign theme song, “We Are All Here,” on the evening of the 5th.
The music video for “We Are All Here” surpassed 1 million views in less than 24 hours after its release.
The Taiwanese-language campaign song was specially created by Taiwanese musician Chu Kang.
The music video includes footage of Ko Chih-en exposing the Meinong Grand Canyon incident and visiting flooded areas during periods of torrential rain.
Ko Chih-en pledged that if elected mayor, she would “see the job through” and take care of Kaohsiung.
Nantou County’s second collaborative service site for people with mental health conditions, “Zhumeng Clubhouse,” officially began operating on 115年5月20日.
As of the end of October 115, Nantou County had 33,203 people with disabilities, including 3,416 people with mental health conditions.
People with mental health conditions account for about 10.3% of Nantou County’s population with disabilities.
Both collaborative service sites for people with mental health conditions are operated by 南投縣康復之友協會.
The clubhouse’s services mainly operate on a “workday” model, with separate “administration” and “food service” teams.
Original縣府於6日在竹山路易莎咖啡門市舉辦兩處會所聯合成果發表會。
Chiang Hsiu-chen, chair of 南投縣康復之友協會, hosted the presentation and said the clubhouses are guided by an approach grounded in the human rights of people with disabilities.
A Test of Footwork at the Market, Coordination at the Laundromat: New Taipei City Exhibition Turns Everyday Life Into Challenges
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The 2026 New Taipei City Exhibition is being held from Oct. 30 to Dec. 27 at Sanchong Anxin Center. Under the theme “New Taipei Band: Composing the Future Together,” it presents the city’s everyday life and cultural character through interactive challenges, food experiences, and performances featuring local sounds.
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The 2026 New Taipei City Exhibition runs from Oct. 30 to Dec. 27.
The exhibition is located on the fifth floor of Sanchong Anxin Center.
The theme of this year’s city exhibition is “New Taipei Band: Composing the Future Together.”
Starting Nov. 13, the exhibition will extend its opening hours to 8 p.m.
The exhibition is closed every Monday.
The exhibition features three main themes and seven exhibition zones.
The exhibition’s theme song, “NEW LOOP,” incorporates sounds from mountains and sea, streams, temples, and streets.
Don’t Add Oil Straight to the Pan for a Sunny-Side-Up Egg! Expert Shares a Simple 1-Step Trick for a “Crispy Outside, Tender Inside” Egg That Isn’t Overcooked, Sticks Less, and Keeps the Yolk Intact
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Japanese professional chef papuchan shared tips for frying sunny-side-up eggs, noting that adding oil to a cold pan can cause sticking, so the pan should be heated dry first. The chef also explained that whether water is added determines the texture: adding water produces a soft, runny egg to eat with rice, while no water gives it crispy edges to pair with toast.
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The correct way to preheat an iron pan is to heat it dry over medium heat for about 1 minute to evaporate moisture before adding oil.
If a nonstick pan frequently sticks, it means its surface coating has worn away and peeled off, and replacing the pan is recommended.
The water-steaming method cooks the top of the egg gently with hot steam in an enclosed space.
Dry-frying without water can give the edges of the egg white a golden-brown, crispy, lace-like finish.
Good-Luck Rankings for Nov. 7, the Start of Winter, Revealed! 5 Zodiac Signs Have the Best Financial Luck and “Support From Benefactors”; Astrologer Explains How to Turn Opportunities Into Lasting Wealth
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International celestial feng shui and astrology expert Chiu Yen-lung released the 2026 Start of Winter (Nov. 7) good-luck rankings for the 12 zodiac signs, with Leo taking first place. The article provides detailed analyses of the financial, career, and romantic prospects of the top 12 signs, and cautions each sign about potential risks such as impulsive investments or family disputes so they can seize opportunities arising from support from benefactors.
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International celestial feng shui and astrology expert Chiu Yen-lung said the 2026 Start of Winter falls on Nov. 7, and that Venus, the Moon, Mars, and Jupiter will have the greatest influence during that period.
In the 2026 Start of Winter good-luck rankings, Leo placed first with a five-star rating.
Libra is likely to draw attention in relationships, romance and cooperation during the Start of Winter period, ranking second in luck with a five-star rating.
Taurus is in the spotlight for wealth, security and quality of life, while Uranus brings change. It ranks third in luck with a four-and-a-half-star rating.
Gemini has opportunities to grow in learning, communication, technology and personal image. It ranks fourth in luck with a four-and-a-half-star rating.
During the Start of Winter period, Aries most needs to address invisible pressure. It ranks twelfth in luck with a two-star rating.
Reuters interviews Shen Po-yang: Whoever wins the Taipei mayoral election, it is a “victory for democratic Taiwan over China”
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Reuters interviewed Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, who stressed that any election outcome would be a victory for democracy and said he would be willing to maintain the twin-city forum without political preconditions. Chongqing police have opened an investigation into him, and his poll support is nearing that of his opponent, Chiang Wan-an.
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The Taipei mayoral election will be held on Nov. 28, and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Po-yang spoke with Reuters.
Shen Po-yang believes that whoever wins the election, it will be a victory for democratic Taiwan over China.
Chongqing police opened an investigation into Shen Po-yang in 2025 on suspicion of separatism.
Shen Po-yang said that if elected Taipei mayor, he would be willing to continue holding the twin-city forum without political preconditions.
Some polls show Shen Po-yang's support nearing or surpassing that of incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an.