Add an unfamiliar scent to your everyday clothes. NOSE SHOP to hold a POP-UP at Hayama lifestyle shop SUNSHINE＋CLOUD from Sun, 11/8. Featuring approximately 30 scents selected from around 1,800
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NOSE SHOP will hold a limited-time POP-UP at Hayama lifestyle shop SUNSHINE＋CLOUD starting Nov. 8, 2026. The theme is “風温蕩静,” and approximately 30 scents selected from around 1,800 will be featured, along with a “Perfume Gacha®︎” and purchase benefits.
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Approximately 1,800 types
Approximately 30 types
Nov. 8, 2026
Nov. 15
Purchases totaling 20,000 yen or more, including tax
First 20 applicants
26 locations in total
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General ticket sales (first come, first served) for “NOWZ JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB 1st FAN MEETING ~ HELLO, DAY_AND ~” start today, Nov. 7 (Sat.), at 18:00!
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General ticket sales for NOWZ’s first Japan fan meeting, “NOWZ JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB 1st FAN MEETING ~ HELLO, DAY_AND ~,” begin at 18:00 on Nov. 7, 2026. The Tokyo event will be held on Nov. 28, 2026.
“Orchestra for Beginners from Age ０” ~Winter Concert~ in Hirakata on Saturday, Nov. 14! サロンオーケストラジャパン, featured on TV many times, comes to Hirakata City General Cultural and Arts Center
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“Hirakata Orchestra for Beginners from Age ０ ~Winter Concert~,” organized by 株式会社アンフィニ, will be held on Nov. 14, 2026, at Hirakata City General Cultural and Arts Center. Tickets for the participatory concert by サロンオーケストラジャパン are on sale at カンフェティ.
Toriyaro Nagasaki Shianbashi to open Friday, Nov. 13. Reservation-only “2-hour all-you-can-drink for 330 yen (including tax)” promotion runs through Nov. 19
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株式会社鶏ヤロー will open 鶏ヤロー長崎思案橋店 in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2026. To celebrate the opening, it will offer a reservation-only promotion of 2-hour all-you-can-drink for 330 yen (including tax) through Nov. 19.
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2-hour all-you-can-drink for 330 yen (including tax)
Mentaiko cheese chicken meatball and chicken nanban, 549 yen (including tax)
シェアード・モビリティ・ネットワークス received an order to commence special liquidation from the Tokyo District Court on Oct. 21. The company operated “Shaero,” a sharing service for folding electric motorcycles, but dissolved amid a worsening business environment. The amount of its liabilities is currently under investigation.
花嫁わた株式会社 suspended operations as of Nov. 2 and entrusted an attorney with winding-up procedures. The company took over the business of 旧・花嫁わた（株）, but orders declined due to changes in demand and the entry of competitors, leading it to abandon continued operations. The amount of liabilities is currently under investigation.
ガイアファンディング株式会社 had a bankruptcy petition filed by a creditor on July 15 and received a bankruptcy commencement order on Oct. 14. Liabilities are about 6.04535 billion yen.
株式会社いちのや (formerly 株式会社本塁打) received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 30. Operating "Nori-ben Ichinoya," it had reported annual sales of about 641 million yen and 28 stores, including directly operated and franchise locations, in the fiscal year ended May 2024, but its cash flow worsened due to the burden of store-opening funds, rising costs, and intensifying competition. It came under the umbrella of a rice wholesaler in September 2024, but sales fell to about 614 million yen in the fiscal year ended May 2025, and it had closed its Yasukuni-dori main store on July 31, 2026. Liabilities are currently under investigation.
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It had reported annual sales of about 641 million yen in the fiscal year ended May 2024
Annual sales for the fiscal year ended May 2025 fell to about 614 million yen
It had opened 28 stores, including directly operated and franchise stores
On Sept. 30, it received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court
It was established in May 2021 (Reiwa 3)
The creditor claim filing period runs until Oct. 28
It closed its flagship Yasukuni-dori main store on July 31, 2026
日本トイザらス株式会社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court on Oct. 1 and received a rehabilitation proceedings commencement order on Oct. 6. Its liabilities total about 13.2 billion yen (about 1,100 creditors), making it the largest bankruptcy ever among toy retailers. The company has concluded a business transfer agreement with Pan Pacific International Holdings, which operates ドン・キホーテ, and Operation Shared Services, and will continue operating with DIP financing from 三菱UFJ銀行. The deadline for submitting the rehabilitation plan is Jan. 13, 2027.
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日本トイザらス（株）(capital: 10 million yen
Liabilities are about 13.2 billion yen against about 1,100 creditors
In the fiscal year ended January 2007, it posted annual sales of about 194.364 billion yen
Annual sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 (fiscal year-end changed) came to only about 75.211 billion yen
It had posted losses for 8 consecutive terms at the net income level
The filing attorneys are attorney 仁瓶善太郎 and 15 others
株式会社絆ホールディングス and 4 other companies were ordered by 大阪市 to return about 11 billion yen for fraudulent receipt of the employment transition support system additional payment, and had their designations revoked. In response, the petition to commence rehabilitation proceedings was dismissed by the Osaka District Court, and a preservation administration order was issued. Total liabilities of the 5 companies amount to about 28.9 billion yen.
On Oct. 1, 日本トイザらス株式会社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court, with liabilities of about 13.2 billion yen, the largest toy retailer bankruptcy ever. The business will be transferred to Pan Pacific International Holdings and will continue operating through DIP financing from 三菱UFJ銀行.
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Capital: 10 million yen
Annual sales of about 194.364 billion yen
Annual sales of about 75.211 billion yen
Losses for 8 consecutive terms
About 1,100 creditors
Liabilities are about 13.2 billion yen against about 1,100 creditors
株式会社メディトランセ received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 9. The company had been engaged in medical specimen transport and PCR testing, but lost credibility after being ordered by 東京都 to return about 1.3 billion yen for fraudulent receipt of subsidies. The amount of liabilities is under investigation.
株式会社Hatch Out and its affiliate （株）八建設 received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Osaka District Court on Aug. 31. Total liabilities are about 10.89535 billion yen.
株式会社パークエンジニア and its affiliate （株）カーパークレント filed for voluntary bankruptcy with the Osaka District Court due to worsening cash flow and received a bankruptcy commencement order. Total liabilities are about 3.51794 billion yen.
株式会社FUTURO (formerly Xクリエーション) was petitioned into bankruptcy by a creditor amid worsening cash flow and trouble with business partners, and received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 2. Its liabilities are currently under investigation.
宗教法人多田神社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Kobe District Court by Aug. 24 and received a supervision order. Its liabilities are currently under investigation.
株式会社六石ゴルフ倶楽部 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 1, citing liabilities of about 5.6 billion yen, and received a preservation order. It aims to rebuild with support from Resol Holdings.
3 companies, 株式会社オッドナンバー, （株）イグニス and パルス(株), filed for voluntary bankruptcy with the Tokyo District Court on Aug. 4 and received commencement orders on the 5th. Combined liabilities are about 29.7 billion yen, caused by the end of each company's main business and insolvency.
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Capital of 1 million yen
Capital of 100 million yen
Capital of 1.05 million yen
On Aug. 4
On the 5th of the same month
Established in March 2022 (Reiwa 4)
From 2024, operated by the company
Developed and operated since 2023
In 2024, a smartphone game app likewise
As of the December 2024 fiscal period
Insolvency reached about 9.6 billion yen as of the December 2024 fiscal period
ヒプノシスマイク -Dream Rap Battle- ended service in September 2025
In April 2026, it announced that it had fallen into a situation where "healthy management capable of continuing the service is impossible," and
ended the service in June of the same year
Originalメタバース部門でも同年5月に
Founded in May 2010 (Heisei 22)
Reorganized as a corporation in February 2021 (Reiwa 3)
Established in November 2016 (Heisei 28)
To about 153 creditors
About 10.72767 billion yen
To about 65 creditors
About 5.02492 billion yen
To about 172 creditors
About 13.98606 billion yen
About 29.73865 billion yen in total for the 3 companies
カフカ株式会社 received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Nagoya District Court on July 21, posting a net loss and ceasing business with liabilities of about 6.045 billion yen owed to about 110 creditors.
菱秋木材株式会社 (Noshiro) received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Akita District Court on July 14. It ceased business by July 31, 2025, and its liabilities are about 2.98 billion yen.
Amid a shrinking publishing market and rising costs that hurt its performance, 株式会社文學の森 halted operations by May 1 and began preparing to file for bankruptcy. Its liabilities are approx. 200 million yen.
Showa Holdings, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard market, received a preservation administration order from the Tokyo District Court following a corporate reorganization petition filed by ジェイトラスト・アジア・プライベート・リミテッド.
Facts
Capital of 5,651,394,423 yen
As of July 17
Annual sales of approx. 8.558 billion yen
Non-consolidated: approx. 387 million yen
Liabilities of approx. 2,244,075,000 yen as of the end of the fiscal year ended March 2026
アエラホーム株式会社 filed for civil rehabilitation with the Tokyo District Court on July 16. Its liabilities are approx. 6.16 billion yen. ロゴスホールディングス, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth market, will serve as sponsor and seek business revival through an absorption-type split into its subsidiary LHD-1.
東日本流通株式会社 filed for civil rehabilitation with the Chiba District Court on July 9 and received a decision to commence rehabilitation proceedings on the 13th. Its liabilities are estimated at approx. 4 billion yen.
株式会社MAKE VALUE filed for civil rehabilitation with the Tokyo District Court on July 13 and is seeking to rebuild with liabilities of approx. 4,823,380,000 yen.
Following a fraudulent contract case and worsening performance, 株式会社全東信 filed for quasi-self bankruptcy with the Osaka District Court on July 6 and received a bankruptcy commencement decision. Its liabilities are approx. 125.929 billion yen.
國研院 x 國資圖 launch science exhibition: A chip's journey from birth—entering the semiconductor magic academy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute of 國研院 and 國立公共資訊圖書館 are collaborating to present the science exhibition “A chip's journey from birth: Entering the semiconductor magic academy” at the main library of 國資圖 starting November 3, 2026. The exhibition introduces the chip manufacturing process through cleanroom suit experiences and illustrated explanations.
Call for financial institutions to submit proposals for fund management and financial planning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
財團法人國家實驗研究院 is inviting financial institutions to submit proposals for fund management and financial planning, for reference in future fund management.
National Institutes of Applied Research Teams Up with 汎銓科技 to Overcome Post-Structure Analysis Bottleneck in Next-Generation EUV Process, Helping Taiwanese Firms Break into the Supply Chains of Major International Semiconductor Companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
國研院國儀中心 and 汎銓科技 have cooperated to successfully develop an atomic layer deposition coating technology with an operating temperature below 100℃, solving the problem of wafer structure analysis after High-NA EUV processes. This result helped 汎銓科技 break into the supply chains of the world's top 3 semiconductor equipment makers and manufacturers, and it was cited and published by the international leader 艾司摩爾（ASML）.
Racing against death: NARLabs develops key AI technologies for disaster prevention and relief
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
國研院國震中心 has launched three AI disaster prevention and relief technologies, including the "POSEIDON 1" firefighting water supply dispatch assistant, the "Rapid Building Earthquake Damage Assessment AI Model," and "Safe and Earthquake-Resistant: My AI." They are applied respectively to fire rescue, post-disaster building assessment, and home health checks for the public, in order to improve rescue efficiency and living safety.
18th NARLabs Cup i-ONE Instrument Technology Innovation Award: National Tsing Hua University and Mingdao High School take top prizes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
At the 18th NARLabs Cup i-ONE Instrument Technology Innovation Award, National Tsing Hua University and Mingdao High School won first prize in the college and secondary school categories respectively, with companies such as Syntec Technology co-sponsoring and supporting the event.
The 2026 Special Excellence Award went to the research team of Distinguished Professor Chih-Lung Lin of the Department of Electrical Engineering at 成功大學
8 research centers under NARLabs
at the 2025 International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis (SC25) held in St. Louis, USA
Building a cross-disciplinary biomedical research collaboration platform: Professor Fang-Chia Chang takes over as director of 國研院 生物模式中心
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
國研院 held a handover ceremony for the director of the 國家生物模式中心 on October 1, 2026. Distinguished Professor Fang-Chia Chang of the College of Veterinary Medicine at 國立臺灣大學 took over, aiming to build a cross-disciplinary biomedical research collaboration platform.
Pooling cross-disciplinary resources to improve the science and technology policy support system: Professor Chao-Ning Liao takes over as director of the NARLabs 科政中心
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
The 國家實驗研究院 under the 國科會 held a handover ceremony on October 1, 2026 for the director of the 科技政策研究與資訊中心 (科政中心). Professor Chao-Ning Liao of the Department of Economics at 國立清華大學 took over, aiming to integrate resources and improve the science and technology policy support system.
Taiwan and Europe join forces in semiconductors! 國研院 hosts the TECIF 2026 Taiwan-Europe Chip Innovation Forum in Belgium to jointly build a resilient global Silicon Island ecosystem
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
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attracted more than 300 senior representatives and experts and scholars from industry, government, academia and research in Taiwan and Europe
國研院 ✖ National Library of Public Information: Popular science special exhibition opens, Dim. Strolling. Scavenger: Discovering the life trajectory of the giant isopod
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
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aphotic zone environments below 200 meters in depth
oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface
the seabed at a depth of about 2,500 meters at most
In 1977, when the US crewed submersible 阿爾文號 (Alvin) was carrying out a dive mission in the Pacific Ocean
國研院 teams up with top Taiwanese and Japanese scholars to break through key 2D materials technology, successfully achieving a highly uniform continuous film of tungsten disulfide with 100% coverage on a 6-inch wafer
國研院 holds the finals and award ceremony of the 1st batch of the 115 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incentive Program. Atlas, Cannova Bio康諾瓦生醫, and 巨噬原力 win the Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award
2026 Science Inquiry Competition "Teach Me and I'll Understand" international finals: Flipping the science narrative when science myths meet AI judgment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
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This year attracted 1,240 teams from Taiwan and abroad to register
as many as 3,874 participants joined in
This year 70 teams from overseas regions registered to compete
accumulating nearly 15,000 valuable science popularization works
Boosting the fight against liver cancer! 國研院 and 成功大學 AI platform detects liver lipid droplets with 98% accuracy, cutting mouse pathology analysis from 2 months to 2 weeks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
Facts
The domestic prevalence of fatty liver is as high as 54.8%
for every 10,000 fatty liver patients, 8 may progress to liver cancer
quantitative reports are ready in just 2 weeks
traditional fully manual interpretation takes at least 2 months
the "distribution range of fatty liver cells" in the livers of mice on a high-fat, high-sugar diet was as high as 88.39%
only about 0.09% in the regular diet group
normal liver sections have only 3.07 inflammatory foci per square millimeter
while the steatohepatitis group has as many as 39.7
Taiwan-France Science and Technology Cooperation Upgraded Again: NIAR Takes Part in the 2nd Taiwan-France Science and Technology Conference to Deepen International Ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
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April 2026
Bringing together nearly 200 representatives
June this year
Companies mentioned：國家實驗研究院、NIAR、國科會、格勒諾布爾 - 阿爾卑斯大學、UGA、台灣半導體研究中心、國家高速網路與計算中心、法國國家健康與醫學研究院、Inserm、CEA 電子暨資訊技術實驗室、CEA-Leti、LID World Summit 2026、台灣海洋科技研究中心、TORI、法國海洋開發研究院、Ifremer
Taiwan stocks plunge below 40,000: Is a bear market here? 謝金河 examines the roots of the “anti-AI” sell-off and when markets may return to normal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks plunged on the 6th, falling below 40,000, with losses reaching 3,737 points intraday. 謝金河, chairman of 財信傳媒, said the sell-off stemmed from expectations of “anti-AI” policies after Democrats won the U.S. midterm elections. But he said the AI trend remains intact and the market will return to normal after the correction.
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Taiwan stocks plunged 3,737 points intraday on the 6th, setting a record for the biggest intraday point loss.
Taiwan stocks closed down 1,873 points, falling below the 40,000 mark.
謝金河 believes the sell-off was caused by a shift toward an “anti-AI” environment following the Democrats’ victory in the U.S. midterm elections.
The Nikkei plunged 4,033 points intraday.
South Korean stocks fell nearly 10%.
Michigan governor-elect Abdul EI Sayed advocates halting AI development.
California is considering imposing an exceptionally high tax on the wealthy.
When will the first strong continental cold air mass arrive? Weather page reveals possible timing and when this year’s winter chill may set in
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The weather page 「台灣颱風論壇｜天氣特急」 analyzed data from the Central Weather Administration and found that over the past 30 years, the average arrival date of the first strong continental cold air mass has shifted to Dec. 25, 11.3 days later than the long-term average. The page reminded the public that this is a statistical reference and that the actual onset of winter cold will depend on atmospheric circulation.
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A strong continental cold air mass is defined as a daily low of 12 degrees Celsius or below at the Taipei weather station.
Over the long term, from 1950 to 2025, the first strong continental cold air mass appeared on average on Dec. 14.
Over the past 30 years (1997 to 2025), the first strong continental cold air mass arrived on average on Dec. 25.
Over the past 30 years, the first strong continental cold air mass arrived an average of 11.3 days later than the long-term average.
The page 「台灣颱風論壇｜天氣特急」 compiled and analyzed historical minimum-temperature data from the Central Weather Administration’s Taipei weather station.
Taiwan’s only train station inaccessible by car: No direct road, a cliff on one side and a river on the other—you may have passed it by train
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Because of its unusual geography, Sandiaoling Station in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, has long had no direct road access. To address residents and visitors crossing the railway in violation of the Railway Act, a pedestrian bridge built in cooperation between the 新北市政府 and 台鐵 opened on Oct. 8, 2025, providing a legal pedestrian route.
Facts
Sandiaoling Station in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, is the only 台鐵 station in Taiwan with no direct road access.
Sandiaoling Station opened in 1922 and was originally built to transport coal.
A temporary pedestrian bridge attached to the Sanzhuaizi Bridge, built in cooperation between the 新北市政府 and 台鐵, officially opened on Oct. 8, 2025.
The new pedestrian bridge is about 60 meters long and has a passageway about 120 centimeters wide for pedestrians and cyclists.
An influencer was once fined NT$10,000 by the 交通部鐵道局 for using a railway maintenance path.
Bai Lu and Tan Songyun lose out! The top 10 mainland Chinese actresses with the best acting reputations, led by a star with an ethereal beauty and strong period-drama skills who guarantees ratings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Competition in the mainland Chinese drama market was fierce in 2026, and online users voted on actresses’ ability to draw viewers. Zhao Liying took the top spot with several hit roles, followed by Yang Zi. Tan Songyun and Liu Yifei ranked third and fourth. Yu Shuxin and Liu Shishi tied for ninth, reflecting differences in audience appeal between generations of actors.
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Zhao Liying topped the online poll of actresses under the theme “If she’s in it, I want to watch.”
Yu Shuxin and Liu Shishi tied for No. 9 in the poll.
Bai Lu stars with Cheng Lei in the historical political drama 《莫離》, premiering on June 9, 2026.
《白日提燈》, starring Dilraba Dilmurat and Chen Feiyu, officially premiered on March 28, 2026.
Yang Mi appeared in the film 《驚蟄無聲》, directed by Zhang Yimou, in 2026.
The crime suspense drama 《醉夢》, starring Liu Shishi and Hu Xianxu, premiered on Oct. 16, 2026.
《燦如繁星》, starring Yu Shuxin and Chen Jingke, aired in Taiwan on July 5, 2026.
千葉火鍋, 春囍打邊爐 and 石二鍋 have recently launched limited-time offers, including three kidney dishes, Vietnamese cuisine, gifts for matching ID numbers and coupons for LINE friends, catering to demand for hot pot gatherings after the start of winter.
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千葉火鍋 has launched an all-you-can-eat promotion featuring kidney prepared three ways: sesame-oil kidney, three-cup kidney and blanched kidney.
千葉火鍋's Vietnamese-themed feast offers unlimited servings of 8 Vietnamese specialty dishes. The promotion runs through Dec. 31.
春囍打邊爐's ID number-matching promotion has been extended through Nov. 30. The designated digits are 1, 2, 6 and 8.
春囍打邊爐's southern Taiwan locations are launching a zodiac-matching promotion starting Nov. 1. The designated signs are the Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Dragon, Dog and Pig.
To mark the opening of 石二鍋's 100th location in Taiwan, the chain has launched a promotion for LINE friends. New friends can claim a coupon for a free upgrade to the vegetable platter.
Is Jensen Huang being targeted? Female executive at supplier suspected of being a Chinese spy; Financial Times says the two may have had a romantic relationship
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. intelligence agencies suspect China used Alice Huang, an executive at Singaporean company Megaspeed, to approach 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang and gather secrets about AI chips. A House select committee has asked Huang to attend a briefing as part of its investigation. 輝達 denied any leak of secrets and said its business dealings were routine.
Facts
U.S. intelligence agencies believe 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang may be a target for Chinese intelligence gathering and suspect that Alice Huang, a senior executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed International, was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security.
A Financial Times report said that some Washington officials believe Jensen Huang and Alice Huang may have had a romantic relationship.
The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has written to Jensen Huang, asking him to attend a closed-door briefing on 輝達's dealings with Megaspeed and its safeguards against foreign intelligence agencies.
輝達 issued a statement denying that it shares confidential information with customers. It stressed that even if someone tried to obtain U.S. secrets through a cloud partner, they would not succeed, because the company neither possesses nor shares such information.
Megaspeed International is a member of 輝達's Cloud Partner Network (NCP). Headquartered in Singapore, it buys 輝達 hardware and rents computing capacity to AI developers.
Don't just watch Tian Xiwei in 《嫁金釵》! Netflix's 8 best Chinese dramas of 2026 revealed: rated higher than 《墨雨雲間》, and impossible to stop watching
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article introduces eight popular Chinese dramas on Netflix in 2026, including 《嫁金釵》, 《驕陽似我》 and 《不眠日》. It describes each show's plot, cast and audience reception in detail, offering viewing recommendations for drama fans.
Facts
Netflix released several much-discussed Chinese dramas in 2026, including 《嫁金釵》 and 《驕陽似我》.
《嫁金釵》 stars Tian Xiwei and Yan An. Its brisk pacing has earned it a reputation as an addictive, fast-paced historical drama.
《不眠日》, starring Bai Jingting and Wen Yongshan, is a mystery drama centered on a time loop.
《驕陽似我》 is adapted from the novel of the same name by popular author Gu Man and stars Song Weilong and Zhao Jinmai.
《錦繡安寧》 stars Zhang Wanyi and Ren Min. Set in a grand family estate, the story combines family power struggles with the growth and romance of its two leads.
《珠簾玉幕》, starring Zhao Lusi and Liu Yuning, tells the story of a protagonist who rises from pearl-diving slave to jewelry businesswoman.
Liu Yifei's 《玫瑰的故事》 has received considerable praise for its full portrayal of a woman's growth.
Viewers say 《嫁金釵》 is fast-paced and satisfying, and that Tian Xiwei's performance using her own voice deserves praise.
Taipingshan and Qing Shui Geothermal Park fall short! Yilan's top attraction draws 1.5 million visitors, who praise its scenery as every bit as spectacular as overseas and call it a top choice for relaxing family outings
Thousands pack Su Chiao-hui's “Night of Caution and Trepidation”! Shen Po-yang brings out a rice cooker to recreate student days abroad as Taipei and New Taipei rally around “Yang-Liu-Hui-Ju”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
With 22 days to go before Taiwan's 2026 local elections, Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui and legislative candidate Shen Po-yang held a joint campaign rally. Su looked back on her 800-day campaign, from trailing to taking the lead, and stressed that her team was steadily approaching the finish line. Shen recreated memories of studying abroad by carrying out a rice cooker, and the two urged supporters to welcome a new era with a sense of caution and trepidation.
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With 22 days to go before Taiwan's 2026 local elections, the Democratic Progressive Party headquarters and campaign teams in Taipei and New Taipei held an in-person social media event, “Shen-Me-La! This Hui Will Win! Night of Caution and Trepidation,” at Taipei's Dazhi Denwell on the evening of the 6th.
More than 20,000 supporters registered for the event. Space constraints meant that more than a thousand supporters were still able to enter.
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui said in her remarks that during her campaign of more than 800 days, she had gone from trailing by double digits in the polls at the outset to gradually taking the lead.
Su Chiao-hui revealed that when Shen Po-yang was nominated, some people advised her to keep her distance. But she recalled campaigning door to door with Shen at the time and personally coaching him on handshakes and eye contact.
At the end of the event, Shen Po-yang made a surprise appearance carrying a rice cooker, recreating the classic dorm-room scene from the pair's days studying in the United States.
Environmental groups and the concert industry take turns revealing inside stories! “The Lai Jui-lung I know” sparks buzz, with netizens surprised by his low profile: “He had already broken through to the mainstream”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During the Kaohsiung mayoral race, Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Jui-lung was publicly praised by environmental groups and ticketing companies for past efforts to advance institutional reforms, including the Mining Act and the Ocean Basic Act, and to crack down on ticket scalping, sparking online discussion.
Facts
Lee Ken-cheng, chair of 地球公民基金會, published a lengthy post looking back at Lai Jui-lung's role in helping advance amendments to the Mining Act.
Lai Jui-lung helped secure the third reading of amendments to the Mining Act in 2023.
Original拓元售票創辦人邱光宗發表長文回顧與賴瑞隆18年的合作經驗。
Lai Jui-lung took part in the 2023 amendment of the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Act to crack down on ticket scalping.
A Threads post sharing Chiu Kuang-tsung's lengthy post has amassed 250,000 views.
Did a night-market canvassing visit target a Yang-Liu restaurant? Supporters recount Chiang Wan-an smiling and clasping his hands as he entered: “Is that what you call a raid?”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During his canvassing at a night market in the local elections, Chiang Wan-an entered a shop. When supporters called it a “raid,” he smiled and clasped his hands, questioning whether the term was appropriate.
Is the G7 era coming to an end? Washington think tank debates whether the BRICS can replace the Group of Seven industrialized nations within a decade
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
CSIS held a debate on whether the BRICS can replace the G7's influence within a decade. Affirmative speaker 多雷 pointed to the BRICS' economic and rule-setting advantages, while opposition speaker 卡根 questioned their cohesion and the gap between their economies and their ambitions, arguing that the G7 remains dominant.
Measured by purchasing power parity (PPP), the output of the 10 BRICS countries had already surpassed that of the G7 in 2015.
Original國際清算銀行（BIS）2025年9月調查顯示全球外匯交易89.2%的一方是美元。
新開發銀行 has official capital of US$100 billion and outstanding loans of about US$20 billion.
The 10 BRICS countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia.
On Sept. 12, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
China accounted for about 28% to 30% of global manufacturing last year.
Fearing further complications? Taiwan proactively closes its representative office in PNG; diplomat reveals behind-the-scenes details, including advance consultations with allies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the proactive closure of its representative office in Papua New Guinea, ending cooperation and aid. The move came after the PNG government unilaterally demanded the office's closure and the departure of its staff. To safeguard its dignity and autonomy, Taiwan decided to take the initiative and reallocate diplomatic resources, with plans to shift its focus to places including the Philippines.
Facts
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced late on Nov. 6 that it would proactively close its representative office in Papua New Guinea and recall all stationed personnel.
Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Tkatchenko unilaterally announced in mid-July this year that Taiwan's office would immediately cease operations.
Taiwan has decided to end all technical cooperation and aid to PNG and stop purchasing PNG liquefied natural gas on the spot market.
Taiwan plans to formally announce a new representative office in Cebu, Philippines, after the Philippines hosts the ASEAN summit in mid-November.
Papua New Guinea borders Indonesia's West Papua, and Taiwan briefly established diplomatic relations with PNG in 1999.
During the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, PNG Foreign Minister Tkatchenko told an interviewer that he urged other Pacific island nations to follow PNG's example and develop ties with China.
As much as 50% of Taiwan's electricity is generated using natural gas, making PNG's geographic location important to Taiwan's energy security.
Transportation Ministry sweetens the deal with a giveaway! Eligible arriving travelers can get a NT$600 shopping voucher—here's how to claim it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation announced an extension of its transit-passenger entry voucher program through the end of 2028 and plans to print an additional 40,000 vouchers worth NT$600 each. The move aims to attract international transit passengers to enter Taiwan for a short visit and shop, in line with the expected completion of Terminal 3 at Taoyuan International Airport.
Facts
The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation has launched the “Transit and Enter Taiwan—Gifts Await” program, allowing international travelers without Republic of China passports to enter Taiwan during a layover at Taoyuan International Airport, stay for no more than 24 hours, and claim an airport shopping voucher worth NT$600.
The program was originally scheduled to end in late October 2026. In light of Terminal 3 at Taoyuan International Airport being expected to be completed by the end of 2027, the program has been extended through Dec. 31, 2028.
To ensure that future travelers do not run out of vouchers, the Tourism Administration plans to print an additional 40,000.
As of Oct. 31, 2026, a total of 33,525 vouchers had been issued, and the existing supply is expected to be exhausted by the end of November.
Eligible travelers must first register on the event webpage designated by the Tourism Administration, then claim their voucher at a designated counter at Taoyuan International Airport after entering Taiwan.
The vouchers may only be used at designated participating businesses inside Taoyuan International Airport and cannot be exchanged for cash, merchandise gift certificates, cash gift certificates, or stored-value cards.
Immigration hard-liner Miller named White House chief of staff; Trump's “top enforcer” backs ending birthright citizenship
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller would replace Wiles as White House chief of staff. Miller is known for advancing tough immigration policies, including high-intensity arrest operations and opposition to birthright citizenship. The appointment signals that the Trump administration will take a harder line on immigration and domestic policy.
Facts
Trump announced that immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller would become White House chief of staff.
Miller set a target of 3,000 immigration arrests per day.
Miller pushed ICE to target all unauthorized entrants.
Miller announced a blanket ban on “birth tourism.”
Miller said the Supreme Court's rejection of ending birthright citizenship was a destructive ruling.
Chao Shao-kang backs Chiu Chen-yuan and snaps, “I don't care if they expel me from the party”! Ko Wen-je sets a challenge, suggesting Chiang Wan-an campaign in Zhubei first; Chiang responds
Taiwan is getting a new HSR station! “Connected to Taiwan Railways for easy transfers” will save 50 minutes; route, stations and opening date revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Executive Yuan approved the High-Speed Rail extension to Yilan plan on July 28, 2026, with a budget of NT$352.1 billion and service expected to begin by the end of 2037. The project will significantly shorten travel times between Taipei and Yilan and promote regional development.
Facts
The Executive Yuan formally approved the High-Speed Rail extension to Yilan plan on July 28, 2026.
The High-Speed Rail extension to Yilan plan has a total budget of about NT$352.1 billion.
The High-Speed Rail extension to Yilan plan is about 60.6 kilometers long.
The High-Speed Rail extension to Yilan is expected to be completed and begin service by the end of 2037.
Yilan HSR Station will be located about 350 meters southeast of the Yilan County Government Center.
The future HSR journey from Nangang to Yilan will take about 20 minutes.
Yilan HSR Station will share a station area with the new County Government Center station built by Taiwan Railways.
Dingsheng neighborhood aims for a turnaround! Ku Pao-yuan creates 10 campaign songs; the Black Face Family takes the stage at a Nov. 14 appreciation concert
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ku Pao-yuan, a candidate for neighborhood chief in Dingsheng, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, plans to hold an appreciation concert on Nov. 14, featuring performers from the Black Face Family. He has released 10 campaign songs and pledged to revitalize the area's aging streetscape and strengthen community services.
Facts
Ku Pao-yuan, a candidate for neighborhood chief in Dingsheng, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, will hold an appreciation concert on Nov. 14.
The appreciation concert will be held in front of the campaign headquarters at No. 797, Dingzhong Road.
Ku Pao-yuan has created 10 campaign songs as part of his election strategy.
Original三立電視台名主持人黑面將率領黑面家族藝人團體參加演出。
Ku Pao-yuan's featured campaign song is titled “用心拼.”
Ku Pao-yuan founded the 高雄市三民區保源鼎盛關懷弱勢社區發展協會.
Dingsheng neighborhood was officially established in 1981 following an adjustment to neighborhood boundaries by the Kaohsiung City Government.
Ku Pao-yuan proposed seeking the establishment of a neighborhood activity center and adding parking spaces.
Ukraine's F-16s are certainly busy! They have downed a cumulative 4,700 Russian drones, while maintenance and ammunition shortages create immense pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Ukrainian F-16 commander revealed that the fleet has downed a cumulative 4,700 Russian drones. With missiles in short supply, the aircraft have switched to using cannons, while the high sortie tempo is straining maintenance. The commander recommended simplifying the fleet to F-16s and Gripens.
Facts
Since entering service, Ukrainian F-16s have downed about 4,700 Russian one-way attack drones.
F-16s intercepted about 1,100 drones on their own in October 2024.
Because of limited missile stocks, Ukrainian F-16 pilots rely mainly on 20 mm cannons for interceptions.
One Ukrainian pilot shot down 8 drones in a single sortie using about 400 rounds.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a letter of intent to purchase 100 Rafale fighter jets.
Damage and response status of fire departments and other agencies following the earthquake with its epicenter in northeastern Chiba Prefecture (3rd report; updated R8.11.5)
Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁
消防庁 announced in its 3rd report the damage and response status following the earthquake centered in northeastern Chiba Prefecture on 令和8年10月29日, which registered a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower. No casualties or damage to homes have been reported, and there is no concern about a tsunami.
Damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and a weather front, and response by fire service organizations, etc. (Report 5; updated R8.11.2)
Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁
The 5th report on damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and the seasonal rain front reports human casualties—2 deaths and 3 injuries—as well as damage to homes and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency’s response structure.
Report No. 6 on damage in Akita Prefecture from heavy rain since Oct. 21, Reiwa 8, and the response of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. 1 death was confirmed in Yurihonjo City, and the evacuation order was lifted.
消防庁災害対策本部 issued Report No. 25 on damage from Typhoons No. 25 and No. 26 and fronts in Reiwa 8, and the response of fire-fighting agencies and others. Human casualties and housing damage occurred in Chiba, Kanagawa, Tokyo and other prefectures, with a total of 17 deaths and housing damage of 414 completely destroyed, 1,259 half-destroyed and 2,412 flooded below floor level.
Report No. 2 on the change in the volcanic alert level due to volcanic activity at Mount Tokachidake, and the establishment and dissolution of disaster response headquarters by 北海道 and 消防庁.
A flash report compiled by 消防庁 on damage from the Kumamoto earthquake that struck at around 16:27 on July 28, Reiwa 8 (Report No. 66, updated Oct. 5), and the response of fire-fighting agencies and others. A maximum seismic intensity of 7 was observed in Uki City, Hikawa Town and elsewhere in Kumamoto Prefecture. Human casualties were 38 deaths and 376 injured; housing damage was 2,408 completely destroyed, 7,802 half-destroyed and 59,394 partially damaged, for a total of 69,604 buildings. All 11 fires and 64 rescue cases have been dealt with, all evacuation orders have been lifted, and 緊急消防援助隊 have been withdrawn in stages.
Facts
Seismic intensity 7 Kumamoto Prefecture: Uki City, Hikawa Town
Kumamoto Prefecture 38
Total 38 43 333 376
Fires: all 11 fires that had occurred have been extinguished
Rescue: all 64 cases that had occurred have been dealt with
Number of people rescued … total 98
Support teams from within the prefecture assisted the local emergency medical system with a force of about 30 personnel
Retail investors still buy the dip after the U.S. stock rout! Nvidia and leveraged ETFs draw buying interest, but investors are noticeably more cautious this time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Retail investors continued buying the dip after a sharp drop in U.S. stocks, but buying was weaker and investors more cautious. Nvidia and leveraged ETFs were in focus, while experts warned of market volatility and some professional traders remained wary.
Facts
After U.S. stocks suffered their worst day since 2025 on Thursday, retail investors still bought stocks on Friday.
Nvidia (NVDA) was the stock most bought by retail investors early in Friday's session.
The Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) fell 6.5% on Thursday, but investors put in US$2.8 billion on Friday.
The 3x leveraged Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF (SOXL) and ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) were the only 2 assets retail investors had been aggressively buying in recent weeks.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s U.S.-listed shares (AQR) closed up 6.33% on Friday.
Companies mentioned：彭博、Vanda Research、輝達(NVDA-US)、景順那斯達克100指數ETF(Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1)(QQQ-US)、Direxion、ProShares、富達投資(Fidelity Investments)、SpaceX(SPCX-US)、美光(MU-US)、超微(AMD-US)、SanDisk(SNDK-US)、Interactive Brokers、Bright Trading、台積電(TSM-US)
U.S.-Iran talks reportedly make progress! Trump says Iran is willing to reach a deal as repeated attacks in the Strait of Hormuz raise tensions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S.-Iran talks are reportedly making progress, with Trump saying Iran is willing to reach a deal, but repeated attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have heightened tensions. Qatar urged the parties to seize the opportunity for mediation, yet attacks on tankers and military clashes show that regional risks remain high, putting pressure on energy markets.
Facts
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that U.S.-Iran talks had made progress and that Iran was willing to reach an agreement
Oil tanker MT Velos was struck by a suspected projectile in the Persian Gulf, killing one crew member
US announces sanctions on 8 Canada-based money transfer service providers
Two projectiles hit Iran’s Qeshm Island, but caused no casualties
Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed urges negotiating parties not to insist on pursuing a perfect deal
US Central Command describes the situation around Qeshm Island as relatively calm
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted drones near Riyadh and Mecca
〈華邦電 Outlook〉AI stands out alone! Benefits of capacity expansion to emerge next year; Jiao Youjun warns, “I worry the next downturn will come too late”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
華邦電 Chairman Jiao Youjun said AI is driving memory demand and the benefits of capacity expansion will emerge next year. He warned that if a prolonged boom leads to blind expansion, the industry could face a severe downturn after 2029.
Facts
華邦電 Chairman Jiao Youjun said that in the current semiconductor market, only the AI sector can withstand continued increases in memory prices.
華邦電 is expected to see clear benefits from capacity expansion starting next year, with capacity approaching full utilization the following year.
Jiao Youjun said the installation phase for data center servers in 2027 and 2028 will basically not be affected by funding.
Jiao Youjun warned that if investment does not slow due to a lack of funds, financing constraints could become the main cause of the next downturn in 2029.
AI equipment stocks unfairly punished? Analyst: It doesn’t matter where data centers are built
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After the US midterm elections, concerns that data center construction would be restricted led to a selloff in AI equipment stocks. An analysis by Bespoke Investment Group said global equipment suppliers are not tied to any particular location and can still win orders as long as construction continues. Vertiv shares have rebounded but remain far below their highs, while cloud giants and Bloom Energy have shown mixed performance or positive expectations.
Facts
After the US midterm elections, Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress, prompting investors to worry that local governments would block new data center projects.
Bespoke Investment Group said that for equipment suppliers with global operations, where data centers are ultimately built is not a core concern.
Semiconductor stocks have fallen nearly 40% from their June 22 peak, showing that the AI investment trade has entered a severe bear market.
Measured from the June 22 peak, Vertiv closed Friday about 51.9% below its high.
Bloom Energy CEO KR Sridhar said opposition to data centers could create business opportunities for the company.
Companies mentioned：Bespoke Investment Group、Vertiv、亞馬遜、微軟、Alphabet、Meta、Bloom Energy
White House abruptly cancels meeting of senior tech advisers! Jensen Huang and Zuckerberg were expected to attend; AI policy uncertainty grows
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The White House canceled a technology advisers meeting scheduled for Friday, which was set to include tech leaders such as Jensen Huang and Zuckerberg. The move came amid volatility in technology stocks and growing uncertainty over AI policy, signaling potential shifts in Washington’s approach to AI regulation.
Facts
The White House canceled a high-level technology advisers meeting scheduled for Friday (6th).
The canceled meeting was a session of the “President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.”
The US Department of Energy confirmed that the meeting was to include senior tech executives such as 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang and Meta CEO Zuckerberg.
The White House has not explained why it canceled the meeting.
US technology stocks plunged Thursday (5th) as markets worried that a new Congress led by Democrats could slow AI development.
The committee is co-chaired by venture capitalist David Sacks and White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios.
The US Department of Energy’s meeting page briefly listed November 13 as the new meeting date, but the information was later withdrawn by email.
Don’t rush to buy the US stock rebound! BofA’s Hartnett sticks to defensive stance, says wait for 3 conditions before entering
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
BofA strategist Hartnett is maintaining a defensive stance, saying he will enter the market only when central banks stop tightening, Treasury yields fall to 4.5%, and oil drops below $80. With Democrats in control of Congress and AI capital spending slowing, he expects tech debt to outperform tech stocks, with money shifting to bonds and European and Chinese markets.
Facts
Original美國銀行首席投資策略師哈特奈特維持避險立場，提出進場買股的三大先決條件。
The S&P 500 fell 3% this week, while technology stocks plunged 6%.
Democrats swept control of both chambers of Congress, signaling higher corporate taxes and stronger regulation.
Hyperscalers’ AI capital spending is projected to rise from $239 billion in 2024 to $1.3 trillion in 2027.
Hyperscalers’ free cash flow is set to swing from positive $239 billion in 2024 to negative $252 billion next year.
US debt is expected to hit its $41.1 trillion ceiling in February.
Hartnett recommends buying gold at the start of the new year, as political wrangling over the debt ceiling could push prices higher.
〈華邦電 Outlook〉Jiao Youjun confirms 30 months of employee bonuses; on operations, “Losing money is frustrating, making money is exhausting”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
華邦電 Chairman Jiao Youjun confirmed that employee bonuses amounted to 30 months, and that a cash dividend of 2 yuan per share would be paid in the second half of the year. Subsidiary 新唐科技 will shed the burden of losses at its Japan plant in April next year and refocus on AI applications.
Facts
華邦電 Chairman Jiao Youjun confirmed that average employee bonuses could reach 30 months.
華邦電 will pay a cash dividend of 2 yuan per share in the second half of the year.
新唐科技 and 高塔半導體 reached an agreement to terminate their contract on April 1 next year.
新唐科技 will make an all-out push into AI-related applications.
新唐科技 Chairman Su Yuanmao has returned to 華邦電 as a senior adviser.
AI selloff sweeps Asia! Taiwan limits short selling, South Korea eases margin rules as governments step in to stabilize markets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A sharp plunge in US technology stocks triggered selling across Asia, sending Taiwan and South Korean stocks tumbling and activating market-stabilization measures. Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission tightened short-selling rules and authorized the National Stabilization Fund to support the market, while South Korea eased margin financing requirements, reflecting concerns over AI investment and pressure from foreign investor outflows.
Facts
Taiwan stocks plunged 1,873.08 points at Friday’s close, ending at 39,701.64, a decline of 4.51%.
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission announced that starting November 9, the daily intraday ceiling for securities lending short-sale orders would be cut from 30% to 3% of a stock’s average daily trading volume over the previous 30 business days.
The National Stabilization Fund was authorized to deploy NT$500 billion, equivalent to about $15 billion.
Original高盛資料顯示外資截至週四已連續六個交易日賣超台股，累計淨賣出約192億美元。
South Korea’s KOSPI triggered a 20-minute market-wide trading halt on Friday and ended the session down 6.02%.
The South Korean government temporarily waived the requirement for brokerages to maintain a 140% collateral ratio on margin loans for 3 months.
South Korean retail investors bought a net total of about 4.5 trillion won over the past 6 trading days, while foreign investors sold a net total of about 12 trillion won.
Financial Times: US intelligence says Jensen Huang had a relationship with an alleged Chinese spy! 輝達 customer Megaspeed suspected of chip smuggling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Financial Times reported that US intelligence agencies said 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang had been in a relationship with Huang Le, a senior executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed who is suspected of spying for China. The company is under investigation for alleged chip smuggling, while Huang’s earlier lobbying for chip exports to China has also drawn scrutiny in Washington and calls for congressional hearings.
Facts
A memo written by US intelligence agencies said Jensen Huang had been romantically involved with Megaspeed executive Huang Le.
Megaspeed has been accused of being recruited as a spy by China’s Ministry of State Security.
Megaspeed is under scrutiny over allegations that it violated US export controls by smuggling chips to China.
An internal 輝達 investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing.
Jensen Huang personally lobbied the Trump administration to allow 輝達 to export H200 chips to Chinese customers.
Megaspeed was spun off from a Chinese gaming company in 2023.
After learning that Jensen Huang had not been invited to join the trip, Trump called him personally and added him to the China visit itinerary.
AI drug developers are also scrambling for monkeys! Chinese lab monkeys are fetching 260,000 yuan each, and some breeding farms have sold out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The price of laboratory monkeys in China has surged to 250,000 to 260,000 yuan each, and some breeding companies have sold out. A recovery in demand for AI drug development and innovative drug research has driven up demand for laboratory monkeys, while aging breeding females and import restrictions have tightened supply, affecting procurement costs for pharmaceutical companies and CROs.
Facts
Laboratory monkey prices in China continue to climb, with crab-eating macaques quoted at 250,000 to 260,000 yuan each.
Some breeding companies sold all their saleable monkeys in the first half of this year, with the next sales planned for January next year.
中國食品藥品檢定研究院 purchased 50 crab-eating macaques in May 2025, with a winning bid of 92,000 yuan per animal.
Among breeding female crab-eating macaques, the share aged 8 or older rose from 56.8% at the end of 2020 to about 80% in 2023.
昭衍新藥 and 藥明康德 have expanded into laboratory monkey breeding and care through acquisitions, while 美迪西 has supplemented its resources through equity investment.
內政部消防署 issued a notice on a major fire on Gaotie Road in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung. The incident has been closed, and the public was urged to stay away from the warning area.