A Night of Caution and Anxiety: Shen Po-yang Jokes About Being Imitated; Su Chiao-hui Reveals She Was Advised to Stay Away from “That Bear”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民進黨 held a thousand-person social media party called “A Night of Caution and Anxiety.” Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang teased his opponent Chiang Wan-an for liking to imitate others, while New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui revealed that early in the campaign, elders advised her to stay away from Shen. Now, however, they ask her for “ocean current” ribbons.
Asked about Chiang Wan-an in interview, Shen Po-yang says he is a respectable opponent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang said in an interview on FTV’s “Taiwan Frontline” that 國民黨 candidate Chiang Wan-an is a respectable opponent. Responding to a question from Chin Hui-chu, Shen denied that he would invite former 聯電 chairman Robert Tsao to serve as a municipal adviser. He said that, if elected, he would establish a Taipei research institute subject to city council review, and that appointments would not be influenced by factions.
Analysis: Next U.S. House speaker is Taiwan-friendly and has met Tsai Ing-wen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Analysts say Democratic Representative Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the next speaker of the U.S. House. He has met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and supported legislation favorable to Taiwan, but his past record does not necessarily mean he would emulate Nancy Pelosi’s high-profile visit to Taiwan.
Facts
Original台北6日電
During a trip that passed through the United States in March 2023
Taiwan Lottery Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115269 was held, with 3 top-prize tickets each winning NT$8 million and 188 second-prize tickets each winning NT$20,000. There were also winners in the 3-Star and 4-Star lotteries.
Lotto top prize of NT$184 million goes to 1 ticket in Yonghe District, New Taipei City
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The top prize in Lotto draw No. 115103 was won by a single ticket sold at 銀盈彩券行, located at No. 237-1, Dehe Road, Yonghe District, New Taipei City. The prize was NT$184,990,395.
EU says TikTok’s “For You” feature is harmful, demands changes or faces heavy fines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The EU accused TikTok’s “For You” feature of harming children and psychologically vulnerable people and violating the Digital Services Act, and demanded changes or threatened heavy fines.
Facts
Original（中央社布魯塞爾6日綜合外電報導）
The EU had already demanded changes from TikTok in February
In July, it also accused the platform of exposing children to cyberbullying
Trump praises AI as “gold,” says opposing it is foolish
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on 真實社群 in support of artificial intelligence (AI) development, calling it as precious as gold and saying opposition to AI is foolish.
Weightlifting World Championships: Chen Po-jen rallies from Group B to win snatch bronze in men’s 110kg class
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese weightlifter Chen Po-jen won the snatch bronze with 191kg in the Group B competition of the men’s 110kg class at the World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo. He ranked 8th in the clean and jerk with 219kg and 5th overall with a total of 410kg.
NYT: Xi Jinping could be somewhat awkward at summit with Trump and Putin
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A New York Times analysis says a meeting among the leaders of the United States, China and Russia during the APEC summit in Shenzhen would put Xi Jinping in an awkward position. China views the Yalta Agreement negatively and does not want to provide a platform for the United States and Russia to reach agreements on the war in Ukraine or nuclear weapons. Beijing sees the conflict as a European one and says Europe must take part in negotiations.
Facts
Leaders of 3 countries: the United States, China and Russia
Matsu Defense Command stages Yuntai exercise simulating enemy assault, with dense firepower despite rain and wind
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Matsu Defense Command held its 115th-year fourth-quarter Yuntai exercise in Nangan, simulating enemy forces advancing by sea and air and launching a nighttime assault. Troops demonstrated their training in severe weather, using drones, the TAK system and joint firepower to create a dense field of fire and test command-and-control and strike capabilities in defense of the nation’s northern frontier.
Britain’s 衛報 reported on letters from imprisoned Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong, detailing how he reads, exercises and learns guitar while serving his sentence, as well as his fear that the world will forget Hong Kong.
Facts
Sentenced to another 10 years in prison
Letters to friends from prison, written from August to October this year
Sentenced to 4 years and 8 months in 2024
Has been continuously detained for nearly 6 years
He had originally expected to be released in January 2027
The Ministry of Economic Affairs said 中油 and 台電 absorb costs themselves to stabilize prices. 中油 loses money on every cylinder of bottled gas it sells, and its debt ratio has reached 94%. The ministry hopes for budgetary funding to ensure sound operations.
Facts
Debt ratio has reached 94%
Absorbs NT$27.25 per kilogram
Posted price: NT$20.01
Monthly gas expenses increase by about NT$818
Current household electricity rates for usage below 330 kWh
U.S. midterm election rattles AI outlook; global stock market value plunges NT$115 trillion in a day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The outcome of the U.S. midterm elections sparked market concerns about tighter regulation of data centers, triggering a sell-off in global AI and semiconductor stocks. Global market capitalization fell by US$3.5 trillion in a single day, hitting markets in Japan, Taiwan and South Korea hard. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.2%, while the Nikkei index recorded its 3rd-largest point drop ever.
Stock market volatility: Cho Jung-tai leads economic and finance agencies in reporting response measures to the president
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier Cho Jung-tai led economic and finance agencies in reporting to President Lai Ching-te on measures to respond to changes in the international political and economic situation and stock market volatility, including the National Stabilization Fund’s market intervention and 5 stabilization measures. 行政院
“Frozen Memories”: Taiwanese Siberian POW Wu Cheng-nan dies at age 99
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese Siberian POW Wu Cheng-nan died of hepatocellular carcinoma on Oct. 24 at the age of 99. During his lifetime, he served as head of 日本李登輝之友會 for 22 years and worked to secure a memorial site for Taiwanese war dead. That wish was fulfilled in Isogo Ward, Yokohama, in 2025.
Facts
Dies at the age of 99
Died of hepatocellular carcinoma on Oct. 24
Served as head of 日本李登輝之友會 for 22 years
About 200,000 Taiwanese fought as Japanese soldiers during World War II
About 30,000 of them died
About 600,000 Japanese troops were sent by the Soviet Union to POW camps
At least 19 Taiwanese Japanese soldiers are known to have had this experience
He was detained for only about 2 years
The lowest temperature at the location was about 25 degrees Celsius below zero
A memorial site was finally established in Isogo Ward, Yokohama, in the summer of 2025
Taiwan stocks fall below 40,000 points; combined margin balances on the main and OTC markets plunge by NT$56.418 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks fell below 40,000 points, with combined margin balances on the main and OTC markets declining by NT$56.418 billion. The main market recorded a drop for the 6th consecutive day, while the collateral maintenance ratio across the market also fell.
Japan plans emergency cybersecurity measures, including public-private cyber response teams
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to a recent spate of unauthorized access and data leaks, the Japanese government has drawn up an emergency cybersecurity plan. Key measures include forming a public-private “cyber response team” to help companies with initial responses, using AI to strengthen protection, accelerating deliberations on mandatory blocking of connections to websites containing leaked data, and establishing a dedicated office to coordinate deployments. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has instructed officials to revise relevant laws to improve overall response capabilities.
緯穎 approves US$200 million capital increase for Malaysian subsidiary
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The board of 緯穎科技 approved a US$200 million cash capital increase for its Malaysian subsidiary Wiwynn Technology Service Malaysia SDN. BHD. to bolster working capital. As of the end of the 2nd quarter, the investment balance had reached NT$14.08 billion.
Facts
Amounting to US$200 million
Investment balance reaches NT$14.08 billion
Consolidated revenue of NT$989.278 billion
Up 50.3% year over year
After-tax net income of NT$52.448 billion
Up 40.5% year over year
Gross margin of 8.6%
Basic earnings per share of NT$94.04
Companies mentioned：緯穎科技、Wiwynn Technology Service Malaysia SDN. BHD.、緯穎
富采 narrows operating loss in 3rd quarter, earnings per share at NT$1.99
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
富采控股 reported 3rd-quarter consolidated revenue of NT$6.69 billion, up 5.7% from the previous quarter and 19.3% year over year. Boosted by investment gains from non-operating activities, net income attributable to the parent company reached NT$1.27 billion, with earnings per share of NT$1.99.
China cracks down on AI impersonation of public figures in livestream sales, taking action against nearly 4,000 accounts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 中國國家互聯網信息辦公室 announced a crackdown on the use of AI to impersonate public figures in livestream sales, saying it had recently taken action against 3,961 accounts and removed more than 47,000 illegal and noncompliant posts. The account 花姐美膚日記 used fabricated images and a voice to sell products in the name of well-known actor Wu Yue, and has been permanently banned.
Facts
Action taken against nearly 4,000 accounts
Action taken against 3,961 accounts
More than 47,000 illegal and noncompliant posts removed
Tainan orchids are on display at the 5-star PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering hotel in Singapore. Taiwan Representative to Singapore Tong Zhen-yuan said he hoped the exhibition would deepen agricultural and cultural exchanges between Taiwan and Singapore and expand international markets for Taiwan’s flowers.
Facts
From Oct. 12 to Nov. 15
Covering about 175 hectares
Export value reached NT$5.16 billion in 2023
20 creative orchids made using Taiwan’s nano-printing technology on display
輝達 steps up Southeast Asian chip tracking to curb smuggling of AI chips to China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 (Nvidia) is strengthening chip-tracking measures in Southeast Asia to curb the smuggling of AI chips to China, requiring customers to join its “fleet intelligence system” to retain their cloud partner status. The move targets U.S. accusations that Chinese companies illegally obtained advanced chips through Southeast Asian channels, and comes amid a dispute involving Megaspeed International and pressure from Congress.
Facts
Original中央社舊金山6日綜合外電報導
Related hardware worth tens of billions of dollars
Have been under investigation by the United States and Singapore for more than a year
“Pingtung Christmas” opens with dazzling lights and magical market stalls
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pingtung Christmas opened at Pingtung Park under the theme “A Christmas Party in the Wonderland,” featuring 12 sets of lights and 14 magical market stalls making their debut. The event runs through Jan. 3 next year.
Facts
The 10th annual “Pingtung Christmas”
12 themed light displays planned this year
14 “magical market stalls” set up for the first time
70 creative and handmade goods vendors will gather
The main light display, standing 10 meters tall, will be lit
The 9th China International Import Expo is being held in Shanghai. The 32 Taiwanese companies taking part said the exhibition helps raise brand exposure and boost sales. Companies including 南僑食品, 喬山健康科技 and 元祖食品 shared their experiences, expressing confidence in China’s vast consumer potential and introducing new products, such as AI fitness solutions and health-oriented cakes, to attract attention.
Facts
9th edition
Original上海6日電
Held from the 5th to 10th at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai
A total of 32 Taiwanese companies are taking part in the import expo this year
China has a population of 1.4 billion
A “hit product” may be launched for only 3 weeks
This is 喬山’s 5th time participating in the import expo
喬山 will launch 1 to 3 products globally for the first time
This is 元祖’s first time participating in the import expo
Strong sales on opening day of ITF travel fair; big spender snaps up hotel vouchers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
More than 70,000 people attended the opening day of the 2026 ITF台灣國際旅展. Several hotel operators posted sales exceeding NT$10 million, with 老爺酒店集團 topping NT$50 million. Sales also grew for 可樂旅遊 and 雄獅旅遊.
Facts
Attendance on opening day reached 70,143
Up 11.04% from last year
Each posted opening-day sales exceeding NT$10 million
老爺酒店集團 sales topped NT$50 million
Purchased 6,000 joint hotel vouchers in a single transaction
Up about 1 tenth from the same period last year
An increase of 1 tenth 5
Early-bird discount of NT$3,000
An additional NT$1,000 discount at the travel fair
Taiwan’s representative to Poland Liu Yongjian urges support for Taiwan’s participation in UN climate convention in op-ed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s representative to Poland Liu Yongjian wrote an op-ed in Polish media explaining Taiwan’s climate governance efforts and emissions reductions in line with the spirit of the Paris Agreement, and calling on the international community to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Delhi government unveils new policy to resettle slum residents; permanent housing could reach about 2 million people
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Delhi government in India has announced a new policy to resettle slum residents, offering permanent housing to about 2 million people living in temporary shelters. The plan is expected to benefit 500,000 households.
美光: Next mediation meeting scheduled to continue talks with Taoyuan union
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
美光 and the Taoyuan union held mediation talks but did not reach an agreement. 桃園市政府 has scheduled another mediation meeting for further discussions. 美光 had previously reached an agreement with the Taichung union.
今彩539 draw No. 115269 has been held. The winning numbers are 20, 23, 14, 29 and 26. The winning number for 3-digit Pick is 101, and the winning number for 4-digit Pick is 3327.
草蜢 sells out 20,000 tickets for 2027 Taipei Arena concert, promises a set list tailored to the city
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong singing and dancing group 草蜢 will hold its “THREE IN LOVE” concert at Taipei Arena on Jan. 16 and 17 next year. All 20,000 tickets have sold out, and the members have promised to create a set list tailored to Taipei.
Rongchang: IoT and other smart applications in focus as company targets California and Texas network infrastructure markets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
洪健文, general manager of 榮昌科技, said the company sees strong prospects for smart applications such as IoT, 5G and Wi-Fi 8, which are expected to remain unaffected by the U.S. midterm elections. It will target network infrastructure markets in California, Texas and New York, and expects revenue to post double-digit growth next year.
French Mayotte delegation visits Penghu to deepen island governance and explore cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Mayotte delegation led by French Senator Mansour Kamardine visited Penghu, touring Fengkuei Elementary School, a seawater desalination plant and the Shuanghu Park Water Resources Recycling Center. The delegation also met Penghu County Deputy Magistrate 林皆興. The two sides exchanged views on island governance, educational exchanges, water resource management and tourism promotion, expressing hope for a long-term friendly partnership.
Bomb threats reported on European flights; Czech and Bulgarian planes affected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Flights in several parts of Europe received a series of false bomb threats this week, affecting services in Prague, Czechia; Sofia, Bulgaria; and Lisbon, Portugal. Some flights were forced to change course or were escorted by fighter jets.
叡揚: Peak-season performance expected to continue in 4th quarter as cybersecurity opportunities expand
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
叡揚資訊 expects peak-season performance to continue in the 4th quarter, with revenue from cybersecurity products growing as business opportunities expand. Consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters was NT$1.534 billion, up 6.58% year over year. AI-enhanced orders accounted for about 20% and could rise to 30% next year.
Facts
NT$1.534 billion
Up 6.58% year over year
Operating net profit of NT$206 million
Pre-tax net profit of NT$218 million
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company of NT$186 million
Najib’s home detention put on hold; 大馬律政署: Legal issues remain to be clarified
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Malaysia’s Attorney General’s Chambers has put on hold arrangements for former Prime Minister Najib’s home detention due to complex legal issues, despite his having paid a 50 million ringgit fine.
2 wind-and-rain-covered courts open at schools in Shulin, New Taipei; Su Chiao-hui: Secured nearly NT$40 million in funding
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Su Chiao-hui, the DPP candidate for New Taipei mayor, attended the opening ceremony for wind-and-rain-covered courts at Wulin Elementary School and Sanduo Junior High School in Shulin District, New Taipei. She said she had successfully secured nearly NT$40 million to build them and thanked the central and local governments for working together.
緯穎 earns NT$94.04 per share in first 3 quarters, surpassing full-year figure for last year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
緯穎 posted record consolidated revenue and after-tax net profit for the first 3 quarters, with basic earnings per share of NT$94.04, surpassing the full-year level last year. The company is optimistic about the long-term prospects for AI and the data center market.
Facts
Basic earnings per share of NT$94.04
Q3 consolidated revenue of NT$434.618 billion
After-tax net profit of NT$23.364 billion
Consolidated revenue of NT$989.278 billion in the first 3 quarters
Survey: Britons see China as a threat, with share rising 34 percentage points in 20 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A survey by the UK National Centre for Social Research（NatCen） found that from 2005 to 2026, the proportion of Britons who viewed China as a serious security threat rose by 34 percentage points. Russia was still seen as the biggest threat. Support for defense spending reached its highest level since 1996, with a marked difference by age. 國家社會研究中心
京鼎 Thailand subsidiary spends 500 million baht on land and factory buildings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
京鼎精密科技公司 announced that its Thai subsidiary UniEQ Integrated Technology Co., Ltd. spent 505 million baht to purchase land and factory buildings from Vitesco Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
US jobs unexpectedly strong! Nonfarm payrolls add 165,000 in October; 10-year Treasury yield tops 4.9%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfarm payrolls rose by 165,000 in October, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%. The strong performance pushed Treasury yields higher and strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
Facts
U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 165,000 in October
U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in October
10-year Treasury yield rose more than 6 basis points to 4.903%
The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund(PIF) and Silver Lake(銀湖資本) are considering taking Unity private at a valuation of about US$25 billion. 沙烏地阿拉伯公共投資基金
Unity recorded its first GAAP profit since its 2020 IPO in the third quarter of 2026.
Unity shares surged 14.9% in a single day on strong earnings.
OriginalPIF與銀湖資本曾於2026年8月以550億美元完成對EA的私有化併購。
PIF acquired ESL and FACEIT, Scopely, and 沐瞳科技 through Savvy Games Group.
Companies mentioned：沙烏地阿拉伯公共投資基金、PIF、銀湖資本、Silver Lake、Unity、美商藝電、Electronic Arts、EA、Savvy Games Group、ESL、FACEIT、Scopely、沐瞳科技、任天堂、卡普空、字節跳動
No new factory: Report says Nvidia (輝達) is eyeing an old Brightspeed telecom building owned by Apollo, launching a push to break through computing-power constraints
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
To sidestep regulatory barriers to new construction, 輝達 plans to work through 阿波羅全球管理 to convert more than 130 old telecom buildings owned by Brightspeed across 20 U.S. states into AI data centers, using their approximately 1GW of power capacity to host Vera Rubin clusters as early as Q1 this year.
Facts
輝達 is in talks with private equity giant 阿波羅全球管理 to convert more than 130 old buildings owned by its broadband company Brightspeed across 20 U.S. states into small AI data centers.
The scattered old buildings could provide a combined approximately 1GW of available power.
輝達 plans to install Vera Rubin server racks in some of the buildings as early as Q1 this year.
Several newly elected U.S. governors have called for a pause on new data center construction or the introduction of strict new regulations.
Apollo has recently finalized chip purchase orders worth tens of billions of dollars for Vera Rubin and will sublease the chips to SpaceX.
Companies mentioned：輝達、阿波羅全球管理、Apollo Global Management、Brightspeed、Groq、SpaceX、Anthropic、OpenAI
宏致 spends NT$260 million to acquire 捷盛, expanding into PCBA contract manufacturing and strengthening its AI, networking and industrial applications footprint
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Connector maker 宏致 has approved the acquisition of a 100% stake in 捷盛電子 for NT$262.5 million, with the deal expected to close in January 2027. The move aims to integrate PCBA process technology and strengthen 宏致's competitiveness in the networking, industrial and AI markets.
Facts
宏致 has approved the acquisition of a 100% stake in 捷盛電子科技 for NT$262.5 million.
The acquisition is expected to be completed in January 2027.
捷盛電子 was established in 1992 and has capital of NT$55 million.
Original捷盛電子的年營收規模約為2至3億元。
宏致 has vertically integrated capabilities spanning product design through finished-product assembly, with production bases in Taiwan, mainland China, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Chang Hwa Bank rakes in nearly NT$19 billion in first 10 months, beating all of last year; EPS reaches NT$1.58
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
彰化銀行 reported that its profit for the first 10 months exceeded its total for all of last year, with after-tax earnings of NT$18.998 billion and EPS of NT$1.58. Benefiting from its dual-engine strategy and ESG green finance performance, it received the Gold Award in the National Enterprise Environmental Protection Awards. Its green lending reached NT$155.7 billion, demonstrating strong profit growth and advantages in its sustainability transition.
Facts
Chang Hwa Bank's self-reported consolidated pretax profit for the first 10 months reached NT$21.981 billion, up 18.5% year over year.
Chang Hwa Bank's consolidated after-tax profit for the first 10 months was NT$18.998 billion, up 22% from the same period last year.
Chang Hwa Bank's cumulative earnings per share (EPS) for the first 10 months reached NT$1.58.
Chang Hwa Bank won the Gold Award in the non-manufacturing category of the 8th National Enterprise Environmental Protection Awards for its low-carbon transition achievements.
Chang Hwa Bank passed the SBTi near-term target review and pledged to cut emissions by 42% by 2030.
Chang Hwa Bank's outstanding green credit and sustainability-linked loans reached NT$155.7 billion.
Chang Hwa Bank won the three-star award and the Workplace Happiness Creativity Award in Taichung City's happy workplace selection.
群聯 said at its earnings call that AI demand is strong, October revenue hit a record and the enterprise business share increased. CEO 潘健成 lowered the gross margin outlook to above 50%, emphasizing the importance of total growth, and confirmed that enterprise SSD demand will increase next year and that NAND procurement is on track.
Facts
群聯's consolidated revenue in October was NT$31.530 billion, up 346% year over year.
AI ecosystem business accounted for 65% of revenue in October.
群聯 has achieved more than seven-tenths of its NAND procurement target for next year.
Enterprise SSD Boot Drive shipments and revenue grew nearly 20 times year over year.
群聯 secured all 6 Gen5 TLC and QLC Client SSD controller projects launched by 三大NAND廠商.
緯穎's profit for the first 3 quarters reached NT$52.4 billion, surpassing last year's total; it will inject a combined $450 million into its U.S. and Malaysian subsidiaries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
緯穎 reported record profit of NT$52.448 billion for the first 3 quarters, while third-quarter revenue also rose sharply. Its board approved capital injections totaling $450 million into its U.S. and Malaysian subsidiaries and an ODR issuance to bolster funding, citing optimism about long-term trends in AI and data centers.
Facts
緯穎's cumulative after-tax profit for the first 3 quarters of this year was NT$52.448 billion, up 40.5% year over year.
緯穎's third-quarter revenue was NT$434.618 billion, up 56.25% quarter over quarter.
緯穎's earnings per share for the first 3 quarters were NT$94.04.
緯穎 injected $250 million in capital into its U.S. subsidiary.
緯穎 injected $200 million in capital into its Malaysian subsidiary.
緯穎's cumulative revenue for the first 3 quarters was NT$989.278 billion, up 50.3% year over year.
緯穎's third-quarter after-tax profit was NT$23.364 billion, up 56.08% quarter over quarter.
Companies mentioned：緯穎、Wiwynn Technology Corporation、Wiwynn Technology Service Malaysia SDN. BHD.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire closer? Iran willing to discuss nuclear issue as Brent crude falls below $100
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Iran is studying a nuclear plan proposal put forward by Qatar to advance U.S.-Iran talks, while Trump said there were no immediate plans for airstrikes, sending Brent crude below $100.
Facts
A diplomat familiar with the negotiations said Iran is studying a proposal related to its nuclear program put forward by Qatar, the main mediator.
Qatar's royal court said U.S. President Trump recently spoke with Qatar's Emir Tamim about how to help resolve differences between the U.S. and Iran.
Brent crude fell below $100 a barrel for the first time since September.
Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, met Russian President Putin in Moscow.
After the Democrats swept both chambers of Congress, Trump said there were currently no plans for an immediate new attack on Iran.
U.S. humanoid robot pioneer Agility goes public, rises 2.22% on first day against market trend, with orders worth billions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. humanoid robot maker Agility Robotics went public through a SPAC, rising 2.22% on its first day against the market trend at a valuation of $2.5 billion. The company, backed by 鴻海, 輝達 and others, has $300 million in orders, and its flagship product Digit 5 features human-robot collaboration technology.
Facts
Agility Robotics completed its merger with special purpose acquisition company Churchill Capital Corp. XI on Thursday (the 5th), officially listing on Nasdaq.
Agility Robotics rose 2.22% against the market trend on its first day of trading, closing at $11.51 per share.
The transaction valued Agility Robotics' equity at approximately $2.5 billion and raised approximately $465 million.
Agility Robotics received a $201 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) led by 鴻海, with 輝達, Amazon and SoftBank Vision Fund II also participating.
Agility Robotics has a 3-year commercial leasing contract worth $300 million covering 1,000 Digit 5 robots.
Agility Robotics' Digit 5 robot is approximately 1.8 meters tall, weighs 120 kilograms, can carry 23 kilograms and has a reach of 2.1 meters.
Bitcoin catches its breath after a nearly 6% drop! Traders identify $77,000 as key level for a rebound
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Bitcoin steadied slightly after plunging amid weakness in U.S. stocks and a hack at 幣安, while spot ETFs continued to see net outflows. Traders identified $77,000 as the key level for a rebound; if it cannot break through, it could fall to $75,000.
Facts
Bitcoin plunged nearly 6% from above $80,000 on Thursday and traded near $76,000 on Friday.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $430 million the previous day.
Cryptocurrency exchange 幣安 was hacked on Oct. 29, suffering losses of $6.3 billion.
富達's FBTC ETF saw net outflows of about $200 million, accounting for nearly half of the total.
Traders believe Bitcoin's rally may have a chance to continue if it can reclaim $77,000.
The S&P 500 posted its biggest single-day loss in more than a year.
Will tonight's jobs report give U.S. stocks a breather? The concern is that strong job growth could add to rate-hike pressure.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. October nonfarm payrolls report is due soon, with an estimated 59,000 jobs added. A shrinking labor supply is supporting an unemployment rate of 4.2%; strong data could raise expectations for a rate hike next year and affect the direction of U.S. stocks.
Facts
The U.S. October nonfarm payrolls report will be released at 9:30 p.m. Taiwan time tonight (the 6th).
Economists estimate that nonfarm payrolls increased by 59,000 in October.
The U.S. labor force has shrunk by nearly 1 million people since September 2025.
Markets estimate a 68.7% chance of a 1-quarter-point rate hike in December.
Economists estimate that average hourly earnings rose 0.3% month over month in October, up from 0.1% in September.
元太 posts EPS of NT$7.94 for the first 3 quarters; to participate in 永豐金 capital raise, with an additional subscription allocation capped at NT$1 billion.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
元太科技 approved its third-quarter financial statements, reporting EPS of NT$7.94 for the first 3 quarters. It also resolved to participate in 永豐金's cash capital increase and, in addition to subscribing for shares based on its existing holding, obtain an additional allocation of up to NT$1 billion for designated subscribers, for financial investment.
Facts
元太科技 reported after-tax net profit of NT$2.652 billion in the third quarter, down 37.28% year over year.
元太科技 reported cumulative after-tax net profit of NT$9.169 billion for the first 3 quarters, with EPS of NT$7.94.
元太科技 will participate in 永豐金's cash capital increase, with the authorized allocation for designated subscribers capped at NT$1 billion.
元太科技 and its parent and subsidiaries hold about 3.08% of 永豐金's shares.
元太科技 reported cumulative revenue of NT$28.785 billion for the first 3 quarters, down 1.08% year over year.
輝達 steps up chip monitoring in Southeast Asia, seeking to use cloud-based certification incentives to plug smuggling loopholes.
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To prevent chips from being smuggled to China, 輝達 is stepping up monitoring in Southeast Asia, requiring customers to use a fleet intelligence system to obtain NCP certification. It has also revoked the qualifications of some Asian companies and restricted computing rentals in response to U.S. pressure and concerns in Congress.
Facts
輝達 is requiring Southeast Asian customers to register with a “fleet intelligence system” to track chip locations in order to qualify for NCP certification.
輝達 has told buyers not to rent more than half of their computing capacity to Chinese companies.
輝達 has revoked the qualifications of half of the Asian companies that had previously received pre-approval to buy chips.
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said he had accounted for every GPU deployed by Megaspeed and every chip.
Key Republican members of the House have asked Jensen Huang to give a briefing.
華晶科 earns NT$321 million in the first 3 quarters, with EPS of NT$1.05; to buy back 8,000 lots of treasury shares to support its stock.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Optical components maker 華晶科 (3059-TW) reported financial results for the first 3 quarters of 2026, with after-tax net profit rising 7.6% year over year to NT$321 million. To address demand in the physical AI and robotics markets, the company unveiled new visual solutions and resolved to buy back 8,000 lots of treasury shares for transfer to employees to stabilize its share price.
Facts
Original華晶科2026年1-3季稅後純益為3.21億元，年增7.6%，每股純益1.05元。
華晶科 resolved to buy back 8,000 lots of treasury shares within two months at prices below NT$38 per share to support its stock.
華晶科技 (華晶科) said the 8,000 lots of treasury shares it is buying back will be transferred to employees.
華晶科技 (華晶科) reported revenue of NT$2.539 billion, a gross margin of 26.35%, and after-tax net profit of NT$125 million in the third quarter of 2026.
華晶科技 (華晶科) showcased its latest “complete vision solutions for drones and robots.”
〈可成 earnings call〉AI-related revenue accounted for a double-digit share in Q3, with momentum expected to continue into Q4 and Q1 next year.
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可成 announced at its earnings call on Nov. 6, 2023, that AI-related revenue accounted for a double-digit share in the third quarter and is expected to continue growing in the fourth quarter and the first quarter of next year. The company is actively expanding into AI and new businesses such as medical, semiconductor and aerospace, aiming to make a concrete contribution next year.
Facts
AI-related revenue accounted for a double-digit share in the third quarter.
Third-quarter revenue was NT$3.088 billion, up 15.18% quarter over quarter and down 36.47% year over year.
The third-quarter gross margin was 21.99%, down 6.88 percentage points quarter over quarter and 6.65 percentage points year over year.
Revenue for the first 3 quarters of this year was NT$9.543 billion, down 33.25% year over year.
The target of having AI account for 20% of total revenue this year is achievable.
和椿 posts record quarterly EPS of NT$1.14 in Q3; first 3 quarters already outperform last year's full-year earnings.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
和椿's third-quarter 2026 results showed record after-tax net profit and EPS. EPS for the first 3 quarters already exceeded the full-year figure for last year, while revenue and operating profit rose sharply, reflecting strong demand for semiconductors and AI servers.
Facts
和椿 reported third-quarter after-tax net profit of NT$94.16 million, up 81.79% quarter over quarter and 81.8% year over year. After-tax EPS was NT$1.14, a quarterly record.
Cumulative EPS for the first 3 quarters of 2026 was NT$3.06, already exceeding the full-year level for 2025.
和椿 reported third-quarter revenue of NT$1.113 billion, up 23.37% quarter over quarter and 57.9% year over year; operating profit was NT$117 million, up 134% year over year.
October revenue was NT$347 million, up 5.9% month over month and 51.96% year over year, marking increases both month over month and year over year.
和椿 continues to optimize its product mix, supply chain management and production efficiency, with the benefits of its expanding operating scale gradually becoming evident.
元太 partners with 台虹 on PTFE CCL materials and spends NT$2.78 billion to buy 華紙's Guanyin plant site.
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元太 announced a partnership with 台虹 to develop PTFE CCL materials and will spend NT$2.78 billion to acquire 華紙's Guanyin plant site to expand its AI high-speed transmission materials and e-paper businesses.
Facts
元太 and 台虹 signed a letter of intent to jointly develop PTFE CCL materials.
元太 plans to buy 華紙's Guanyin plant site in Taoyuan for NT$2.78 billion.
The Guanyin plant site will serve as a production line for large-size e-paper and a pilot production and validation site for AI high-speed transmission materials.
台虹 will provide key materials for 元太's pilot production and process validation.
AI stocks steady after sharp losses! 輝達 rebounds 4.3% premarket, while Nasdaq-100 futures gain 1.3%.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks plunged on Thursday as concerns over AI regulation and inflation hit technology shares, wiping nearly $3 trillion off the S&P 500's market value. Chip stocks including 輝達 rebounded 4.3% in premarket trading on Friday. Focus shifted to the U.S. October jobs report for clues on the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
Facts
S&P 500 component stocks lost nearly $3 trillion in market value in a single day on Thursday.
輝達 (NVDA-US) rebounded 4.3% in premarket trading on Friday.
Democrats won both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections and prevailed in several major data center hubs.
The Nasdaq Composite posted its biggest single-day loss in 19 months on Thursday.
Traders are still pricing in a more than 65% chance that the Fed will raise rates in December.
Revenue Flash - 緯創 (3231) October revenue of NT$402.615 billion, up 117.56% year over year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
緯創 announced October 2026 revenue of NT$402.615 billion, up 117.56% year over year, marking significant growth. Revenue for the first 10 months exceeded NT$3.29 trillion, showing strong operating momentum. Despite a recent pullback in its share price, its overall performance remains better than the industry average.
Facts
緯創's October 2026 revenue was NT$402.615 billion, up 117.56% year over year.
緯創's cumulative revenue for January-October this year was NT$3.29 trillion, up 99.53% year over year.
緯創's latest share price was NT$160, down 12.81% over the past 5 days.
Foreign investors' net trading in 緯創 shares over the past 5 days was -36,496 lots.
緯創 operates in the computer and peripheral equipment industry.
Revenue Flash - 華邦電 (2344) October revenue of NT$29.361 billion, up 256.96% year over year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
華邦電 (2344-TW) reported October 2026 revenue of NT$29.361 billion, up 256.96% year over year, marking strong performance. Revenue for the first 10 months exceeded NT$200 billion, nearly doubling year over year, indicating a significant recovery in demand for semiconductor memory components or strong growth momentum.
Facts
華邦電's October 2026 revenue was NT$29.361 billion.
華邦電's October 2026 revenue rose 256.96% year over year.
華邦電's October 2026 revenue rose 3.94% month over month.
華邦電's cumulative revenue for January-October this year was NT$209.788 billion.
華邦電's cumulative revenue for January-October this year rose 195.45% year over year.
Musk appears to hint that the Cybertruck has reached the end of the road.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
特斯拉 CEO Elon Musk hinted that production of the Cybertruck will stop next year, with the company shifting its focus to manufacturing the autonomous Cybercab. The strategic shift aims to optimize production capacity, but has also raised market concerns about the Cybertruck's end and Cybercab's regulatory compliance risks.
Facts
Musk confirmed the Cybertruck's production halt and added that the fleet will remain for the long term.
More than 46,000 Cybertrucks were recalled in 2025 over the risk of trim pieces detaching.
The top-of-the-line Cybertruck "Cyberbeast" was priced at US$102,000 in 2026.
Cybercab could face a fine of up to US$139 million if it fails to respond to the NHTSA review in time.
Musk once vowed to sell 250,000 vehicles a year! The Cybertruck sold just 20,000 units in the U.S. last year; production will be cut next year.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
特斯拉 CEO Musk announced plans to reduce Cybertruck production capacity to increase Cybercab output, reflecting weak sales of the model and a strategic shift.
Facts
Musk said he plans to gradually reduce Cybertruck production at the Austin, Texas, factory around mid-2027.
Cybertruck sales in the U.S. totaled 20,237 units in 2025, down 48% from 38,965 in 2024.
The Austin factory is currently the only known 特斯拉 plant equipped to produce dedicated Cybertruck components.
Cybercab has butterfly doors and no steering wheel, pedals, or side mirrors.
Musk described the reduction in Cybertruck production as marking "the end of an era."
特斯拉 began offering paid rides in Austin with a small Cybercab fleet in September this year.
研華 October revenue sets new monthly high; 樺漢 posts best-ever result for the month
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Industrial computer makers 研華 and 樺漢 separately reported October revenue. 研華 posted a record high, up 88.42% year over year, while 樺漢 also recorded its best-ever result for the month, rising 39.9%, reflecting strong demand for AI and IoT applications.
Facts
研華's October revenue reached NT$11.336 billion, a record high, up 88.42% year over year.
研華's October revenue in North America rose 118% year over year.
樺漢's October revenue reached NT$16.219 billion, up 39.9% year over year.
樺漢's current order backlog exceeds NT$255 billion.
研華's monthly revenue in October from embedded computing and peripheral systems rose 124% year over year.
樺漢's smart software and solutions business posted strong double-digit revenue growth, benefiting from increased demand for applications in smart security, transportation, aerospace, and other sectors.
研華's cumulative revenue for the first 10 months was NT$90.288 billion, up 53.09% year over year.
華新 (1605-TW) reported its financial results for the first 3 quarters, with net profit after tax of NT$20.536 billion, up more than 8 times year over year. Its stainless steel business is focusing on cold-drawn bars and expects growth of 2 to 3 tenths next year; its wire and cable business is benefiting from strong demand from high-tech industries and 台電 projects.
Facts
華新's net profit after tax for the first 3 quarters this year reached NT$20.536 billion, up more than 8 times year over year.
華新's stainless steel business is focusing on cold-drawn bars and expects growth of 2 to 3 tenths next year.
華新's third-quarter revenue was NT$46.228 billion, up 12.45% year over year.
華新 expects to obtain submarine cable certification between June and September 2027, with shipments to begin in 2028.
Peak demand for cables under 台電's power grid resilience plan is expected to fall in 2029 to 2030.
群聯 earnings call: Q3 EPS hits a record NT$138; plans to buy back 2,000 lots of treasury shares to "show confidence in operations"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
群聯 released its third-quarter financial results on November 6, 2023, posting record highs in net profit after tax and earnings per share. The board approved a buyback of 2,000 lots of treasury shares to demonstrate confidence in its operations, and the company will continue to step up research and development in AI and advanced process technologies.
Facts
Third-quarter net profit after tax was NT$30.548 billion, up 16.5% quarter over quarter and 1,272% year over year; EPS was NT$138, a record high.
Third-quarter consolidated revenue was NT$86.076 billion, up 26.8% quarter over quarter and 374.6% year over year; gross margin was 59.7%, down 5.6 percentage points quarter over quarter and up 27.3 percentage points year over year.
Third-quarter R&D expenses reached NT$15.288 billion, with continued investment in advanced processes, mask costs, AI storage, and edge AI platform development.
美銀: After the sell-off in AI-related stocks, the Korean won and New Taiwan dollar are good buying opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
美銀 and KB Financial Group analysts said that although Asian currencies and equities have pulled back amid a sell-off in AI-themed stocks, the Korean won, New Taiwan dollar, and South Korean stocks are now good buying opportunities for long-term investors, given current-account surplus advantages and an improved risk-reward profile.
Facts
美銀 analyst Claudio Piron believes current-account surpluses provide a cushion for the Korean won and New Taiwan dollar, creating an opportunity to establish long positions.
The New Taiwan dollar's recent decline is seen as a technical washout of long positions, rather than a deterioration in fundamentals.
美銀 forecasts a year-end target of 1,330 for the dollar-won exchange rate and a target of 1,300 for next quarter.
On Friday last week, South Korea's chip-heavy KOSPI plunged 6%.
KB Financial Group strategist Peter S. Kim believes the market's current risk-reward balance has shifted significantly in favor of buyers.
國票金's profit doubled in the first 10 months, with EPS of NT$1.03; bill and securities businesses shine as dual growth engines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
國票金控 reported that profit doubled in the first 10 months, with EPS reaching NT$1.03. Its subsidiaries 國票證券 and 國際票券 posted strong profits, growing 228% and 41%, respectively, while 國票創投 recorded a loss of nearly NT$300 million due to bad debts in mainland China leasing.
Facts
國票金控's cumulative net profit after tax for the first 10 months was NT$3.77223 billion, up 99.92% year over year, with EPS of NT$1.03.
國票證券's cumulative net profit after tax from January to October was NT$3.4612 billion, up sharply by 228.57% from the same period last year.
國際票券's cumulative net profit after tax from January to October was NT$2.26278 billion, up 41.64% year over year.
國票創投 recorded a cumulative net loss after tax of NT$289.96 million from January to October, mainly due to provisions for bad debts in China leasing.
The U.S. Federal Reserve resumed raising interest rates in September 2026, pushing up the cost of foreign-currency repurchase agreements.
長科* posts an 81% surge in profit for the first 3 quarters, with EPS of 2.04 yuan; Q3 dividend of 0.46 yuan per share, with increased capital spending to expand capacity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
長科* (6548-TW) reported an 81% year-over-year increase in profit for the first 3 quarters to 1.87 billion yuan, with EPS reaching 2.04 yuan. It also approved a cash dividend of 0.46 yuan per share for the third quarter. To meet demand, the company raised capital spending at its Weihai plant to 200 million yuan and purchased a factory building from 易華電子 to expand capacity.
Facts
長科* reported consolidated revenue of 12.906 billion yuan for the first 3 quarters, up 30% year over year
長科* reported after-tax net profit of 1.87 billion yuan for the first 3 quarters, up 81% year over year, with EPS of 2.04 yuan
長科* will pay a cash dividend of 0.46 yuan per share for the third quarter
長科* raised capital spending at its Weihai plant from 100 million yuan to 200 million yuan
長科* purchased a factory building from 易華電子 for about NT$210 million
〈Taiwan's Four Major Conglomerates' Earnings〉台塑 and 南亞 expect Q4 results to top Q3; 南亞's electronic materials business maintains “higher volume, higher prices”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan's four major conglomerates reported October revenue and their fourth-quarter outlook. 台塑 and 南亞 expect strong results amid year-end peak-season demand and optimism about AI materials, while 台化 expects oil prices to fall as tensions in the Middle East ease, but says losses will be manageable.
Facts
台塑 expects fourth-quarter results to surpass the third quarter, buoyed by year-end peak-season demand and Thanksgiving
南亞's electronic materials business is expected to outperform the previous quarter in Q4, helped by higher volume and prices
Among the four major conglomerates' October revenue figures, 南亞's monthly revenue reached a nearly 55-month high
台化 believes the Middle East conflict is unlikely to escalate, oil prices will fall in response, and inventory losses will be manageable
台塑化 expects oil prices to plunge in November, but naphtha margins remain strong
Starring 吉田仁人（M!LK）! Still photos, synopsis and trailer for Episode 3 of the Friday drama 『溺愛 ～ 実は、最強ヒーロー ～』 unveiled! / Broadcast Nov. 13 (Fri.) at 23:00
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
TOKYO MX will broadcast Episode 3 of the Friday drama 『溺愛 ～ 実は、最強ヒーロー ～』, starring 吉田仁人, from 23:00 on Nov. 13, 2026, and has unveiled still photos, a synopsis and a trailer. Downloads of the original comic series have surpassed 35 million.
GENTLE MONSTER unveils teaser for the first time for its “Intelligent Eyewear” campaign film starring Joaquin Phoenix
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GENTLE MONSTER has released a teaser for its “Intelligent Eyewear” campaign starring Joaquin Phoenix. Pre-orders begin Nov. 12, with a preview event scheduled in New York from the 13th.
Facts
Pre-orders begin Thursday, Nov. 12
From Friday, Nov. 13 through Monday, 23
Companies mentioned：GENTLE MONSTER、株式会社 IICOMBINED JAPAN
On Nov. 29, “Good Meat Day,” set sail from Kobe! “肉料理 かなえ Cruise” offers exquisite meat dishes and a $10 million night view aboard boh boh KOBE
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神戸シーバス boh boh KOBE, operated by 早駒運輸株式会社, will hold the fourth collaboration event, “肉料理 かなえ Cruise,” with renowned Kyoto restaurant “肉料理 かなえ” on Nov. 29, 2026. The event, limited to 40 guests and priced at ¥33,000 (tax included), will feature live cooking aboard the ship and views of Kobe Port at night.
Facts
Nov. 29, 2026
33,000 yen
Capacity: 40 students
Companies mentioned：早駒運輸株式会社、神戸シーバス、boh boh KOBE、肉料理 かなえ、隧-ZUI-
[COCOMEISTER] Extra-thick British oak bark braiding meets Japanese-made natural leather. New long wallet, coin purse and key case from the “ザオークバーク” collection
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ココマイスター株式会社 launched 3 new styles on Nov. 6, 2026, from its “ザオークバーク” collection, combining extra-thick braiding in British oak bark with Japanese-made natural NUME leather: the long wallet “ダンドナルド,” coin purse “ダンバー” and key case “ガレイン.”
New colors and an HH configuration join the Made in Japan Limited F-Hole Telecaster® Thinline, featuring Fender’s iconic “spaghetti logo” boldly incorporated into the F-hole
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フェンダー will begin selling new colors and an HH configuration of the limited-edition Made in Japan Limited F-Hole Telecaster® Thinline, featuring the “spaghetti logo” on its F-hole, on Nov. 6, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
¥198,000 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：フェンダーミュージック株式会社、Fender、FENDER SHOP in MIKI GAKKI AMERICAMURA
[群馬クレインサンダーズ: Game Result] Nov. 6 (Fri.) vs シーホース三河, りそなグループ B.LEAGUE 2026-27 B.LEAGUE PREMIER League Match
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
群馬クレインサンダーズ defeated シーホース三河 in B.LEAGUE PREMIER. Head coach カイル・ミリング and player ケリー・ブラックシアー・ジュニア said the team’s first-half defense and execution led to the win, and shared their determination ahead of the next game against 名古屋D.
Facts
I think we held them to 29 points in the first half.
Episode Six of the AI original anime 『花魁転生』 released; YouTube subscribers surpass 24,300. Comparison review video of generative AI video tools also released
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株式会社プエンテ has released Episode Six of its AI original anime 『花魁転生』 and announced that its YouTube subscriber count has surpassed 24,300. It has also released a comparison review video of generative AI video tools.
[17 boats head out to sea despite bad weather] Snow crab fishing season opens Nov. 6, with first auction and “Crab-1 Grand Prix” to determine the top price. 第七重福丸’s “No. 1 pick” fetches a record ¥260,000.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
石川県漁業協同組合 held the “Crab-1 Grand Prix” on Nov. 6 to mark the opening of snow crab fishing season. Bad weather limited the fleet to 17 boats, but a crab dubbed “No. 1 pick” from 第七重福丸 was bought for a record ¥260,000 by Teranishi of いきいき亭. A donation-funded trophy from 日本回転寿司協会 was also presented, and promotional booths were set up by サッポロビール株式会社 and カルビー株式会社.
You can now read 3 volumes for free! 『異世界魔術師は魔法を唱えない THE COMIC』, a comics adaptation of the popular Beginning Novels title: an overpowered (but a little lecherous) villainous magician story!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
キミコミ is running a campaign offering 3 volumes of 『異世界魔術師は魔法を唱えない THE COMIC』 for free. The latest, Volume 8, is also on sale.
Ranks 8th in the LMGT3 drivers’ and teams’ standings
Just 12 points behind 3rd place
You can earn up to 26 points
23 points behind 3rd place
Originalすでに2度の表彰台獲得
4 teams competing
No. 26 Vantage GT3
In 6 IMSA races
Companies mentioned：Aston Martin Japan合同会社、アストンマーティン、The Heart of Racing、THOR、FIA、IMSA、YRB Racing、Car Blanche by RSL、Racing Spirit of Lé、Comtoyou Racing
Idol group audition “NATURA PROJECT,” fully produced by 澪乃シイナ, with over 350,000 followers across social media, officially launches
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The idol group audition “NATURA PROJECT,” fully produced by 澪乃シイナ, officially launches. It is operated by 株式会社このめミュージック, with support from 株式会社このめホールディングス. Applications are open from Nov. 1 to 22, 2026.
MAZZEL’s TAKUTO struggles with being told, “You’re obviously not interested”; Akane Osawa says, “I’m jealous!”
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TAKUTO and RYUKI of MAZZEL appeared as guests on Nippon Broadcasting System’s program “Akane Osawa LUCKY 7.” They discussed onstage mishaps and personality traits.
Learning about differences in hearing and vision through futsal: 3 categories of リガーレヴィア葛飾 connect with the local community in Edogawa Ward
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3 categories of リガーレヴィア葛飾, operated by 株式会社リガーレ東京—U18, women’s team and VISTACHIO—took part in the “Deaf Futsal Exchange: Rinkai Sports Ground Cup, Youth Division” at Edogawa Rinkai Sports Ground on Nov. 3, 2026. Through interacting with people with hearing and visual impairments, they deepened their understanding through sports.
Get ahead on Instagram for 2027: “Instagram Seminar on Customer Acquisition and Recruitment” to be held online on Tuesday, Nov. 17
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社BOTANICO will hold the “2027 Outlook: Instagram Seminar on Customer Acquisition and Recruitment” via Zoom on Nov. 17, 2026, for business owners and company representatives.
Wizefloor, where people can play and learn together regardless of disability or nationality, launches 2 new cart-style models and a wall-projection model
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Relax'Creation project株式会社 has launched new additions to Wizefloor, an interactive ICT education system where people can play and learn together regardless of disability or nationality: new cart-style units (high-brightness and base models) and a wall-projection model.
Facts
Suggested retail price: from 2.52 million yen, excluding tax
Ongoing license (1 year / from 160,000 yen, excluding tax)
At Toki Messe on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026
Adopted by educational and welfare facilities in 21 countries
To mark Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s Ringo Jam Tour “SHADOWS,” a free “Travel Guide” featuring 13 regions will be distributed—Fukui edition
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ぴあ株式会社 will distribute a free “Travel Guide” as part of a regional collaboration project in 13 cities to coincide with Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s arena tour “SHADOWS.” In Fukui Prefecture, initiatives including a digital rally and AR photo spots will also help promote the region.
Facts
In 2026, its 10th anniversary year
Starting Sept. 30
28 shows in 13 cities
From JAM’S nationwide, with around 20,000 submissions
Companies mentioned：Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Ringo Jam、ぴあ株式会社
Notice of participation in the “Ikebukuro Classic Camera Fair.”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社焦点工房 will exhibit at the “Ikebukuro Classic Camera Fair” at 東武百貨店’s Ikebukuro store from Nov. 12 to 16, 2026, showcasing and selling featured products and new products ahead of their release.
“Wuthering Waves” update Ver.3.8, “A Lily in Ruins in an Old Dream,” launches Thursday, Nov. 12!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
KURO GAMES will release the major Ver.3.8 update, “A Lily in Ruins in an Old Dream,” for the open-world action RPG “Wuthering Waves” on Nov. 12, 2026. The update adds a new character, Lily, and the weapon Lullaby; includes the school-life mini-event “Second Solaris: An Untitled Dream”; introduces a new outfit for Feixue; and brings system improvements to the PC and console versions.
Facts
Ver.3.8
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Chapter 四, Act 五
7-day login bonus
Companies mentioned：KURO GAMES、KURO TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) CO.,LIMITED、JOYSOUND、Windows、Mac、PlayStation®5、XBOX、iOS、Android、PS5 Pro