Taiwan stocks poised to rebound Monday? Analyst names 'Taiwan's F5' as a possible focus of the first wave of market support
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An analyst predicts a rebound in Taiwan stocks on Monday, singling out the 'Taiwan F5' group of stocks as a possible focus of the market's first wave of support.
AI's future uncertain after US midterm elections; Kuo Cheng-liang says China will be the biggest winner: 'He' will be the biggest victim
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Democratic gains in the US midterm elections have raised concerns about AI regulation, potentially delaying data center construction in Texas. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang said China would be the biggest winner due to its state-led expansion of computing capacity, while Musk and Anthropic would suffer major setbacks.
Facts
Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, sending tech stocks' market value tumbling before a sharp rebound.
Texas, home to 38% of all US data centers, has seen electricity prices rise nearly 20%; the new governor is expected to push for a pause on new data center construction.
China's fixed-asset investment in power grids from 2026 to 2030 will exceed 5 trillion yuan.
Musk plans to build the Terafab chip and computing center project through 2029, at a cost far exceeding that of SpaceX.
US Senator Sanders and Representative Casar have introduced the Ban Superintelligence Act.
Google pours $17 billion into an AI hub despite voters rejecting 40 data center ballot measures in the midterm elections.
Should average speed cameras be scrapped? Yeh Yuan-chih proposes a complete repeal; Ministry of Transportation cites data showing injuries down nearly 2 tenths
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A proposal by Kuomintang legislator Yeh Yuan-chih to abolish average speed cameras faced opposition from the Ministry of Transportation, which cited data; Legislative Yuan negotiations ended without consensus.
Facts
Kuomintang legislator Yeh Yuan-chih and 18 others propose exempting average speed cameras from enforcement
Ministry of Transportation statistics show 47 fewer people injured on average speed camera routes in 2025 than in 2024
Injuries on average speed camera routes in 2026 were down 19.96% from the same period last year
The Taiwan People's Party caucus calls for tighter restrictions on the conditions for installing average speed cameras
Legislative Yuan negotiations failed to reach consensus, so the matter was held over for a plenary session
'Jensen Huang is lying,' Kuo Cheng-liang warns Taiwan stock investors not to catch a falling knife: They never directly answer when AI spending will pay off
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang said the sharp fall in Wall Street tech stocks stemmed from doubts about the AI business model, and that figures such as Jensen Huang had not directly addressed when investments would pay off. Gartner data show projected AI revenue is far below the capital spending required, prompting a reassessment of valuations and dragging down Taiwan stocks. Kuo warned investors not to blindly catch a falling knife.
Facts
Gartner estimates that AI data center operators will need to generate a cumulative $8.5 trillion in revenue by the end of 2030 to cover announced capital spending, financing costs and a 12% return on invested capital.
Over the same period, revenue attributable to AI data centers is projected to total no more than $3.6 trillion.
OpenAI reportedly lowered its fundraising valuation target from $1.4 trillion by $150 billion to $1.25 trillion.
South Korea's stock market, hit first by memory chips, has fallen 47% from its peak.
Taiwan's stock market has fallen about 22% from its peak. 台積電 hit limit-down in early trading at 2020, then closed at 2135, down 4.69%.
'He's like Sisyphus!' From Scholarism to Demosisto, how did Joshua Wong end up here?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On November 5, 2026, former Demosisto chairman Joshua Wong was sentenced to another 10 years in prison on national security charges, pushing his release date much further back. Friends and family say successive sentences in prison have shifted his state of mind from resilience to confusion, amid a deep fear of being forgotten.
Facts
On November 5, 2026, a court sentenced Joshua Wong to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under the Hong Kong National Security Law.
Joshua Wong was accused of conspiring with Nathan Law and others between July and November 2020 to ask foreign forces to impose sanctions on China and Hong Kong.
Joshua Wong has been detained since November 2020. Before that, he was serving a 4-year-and-8-month sentence in the '47 defendants case' and had been due for release in January 2027.
Joshua Wong founded the student group Scholarism in 2011 and later established the political party Demosisto with Nathan Law in 2016.
Friend Qian Shiwen compared Joshua Wong's situation to Sisyphus, punished in Greek mythology, describing him as repeatedly returning to the starting point.
Shen Boyang says 'Chiang Wan-an's reelection would also slap China in the face'; doctor scoffs: Didn't they say the Kuomintang was the Communist Party's proxy?
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Shen Boyang criticized Chiang Wan-an, saying his reelection would slap China in the face; a doctor scoffed at the claim that the Kuomintang is a proxy for the Communist Party.
DPP campaign rally brings up 'shared nipples'; host apologizes: 'The griddle was really hard last night'
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A DPP campaign rally for the nine-in-one elections sparked controversy after the host mentioned 'shared nipples.' The host later apologized, saying, 'The griddle was really hard last night.'
Facts
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Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison: He may be 40 by the time he is released; BBC describes 'the moment he lowered his head after hearing the verdict'
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison for colluding with foreign forces under the National Security Law and is expected to serve his sentence until 2036. The Hong Kong government welcomed the lengthy sentence, while international organizations criticized the move as weaponizing the law to continue detaining political prisoners.
Facts
Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison at Hong Kong's High Court on November 5.
Joshua Wong was convicted of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under the Hong Kong National Security Law.
Joshua Wong is expected to serve his sentence until 2036 and may be 40 when released.
The judge set 13 years' imprisonment as the starting point for sentencing, reduced it by 3 years following a guilty plea, and imposed the minimum sentence of 10 years.
Amnesty International Asia-Pacific Deputy Regional Director Bai Shuran described the new conviction as a cruel tactic.
Li Guihua, chief superintendent of the Hong Kong Police Force's National Security Department, welcomed the court's lengthy sentence for Joshua Wong.
The UK Foreign Office said the latest ruling showed that the Hong Kong National Security Law was being used against people exercising their right to political expression.
Southern Film Festival opens in Tainan! 810 films vie for the Southern Award as Huang Wei-che backs emerging directors and promotes film culture
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The 23rd Southern Film Festival runs from November 6 to 15 at Tainan Shin Kong Cinema. Mayor Huang Wei-che said the festival is an important platform for Tainan's film culture and that the city will continue supporting independent films and emerging directors.
Facts
The 23rd Southern Film Festival takes place from November 6 to 15 at Tainan Shin Kong Cinema.
The Southern Award's global Chinese-language film competition received 810 entries.
The opening film, Archaeology of the Future, was co-directed by Lin Shih-chieh, Chen Chun-tien and Lu Yen-chung.
The opening film, Archaeology of the Future, combines digital live-action footage, 16mm film and AI technology.
The Southern Film Festival has been running for 26 years and is now in its 23rd edition.
Huang Wei-che is the mayor of Tainan.
The festival invited organizations including Japan's Image Forum and the Busan Independent Film Association of South Korea to take part in international exchanges.
Kaohsiung upgrades building setback spaces! Integrating pedestrian green corridors and shaded rest areas to create welcoming public spaces
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The Kaohsiung City Government's Urban Development Bureau held a forum on revitalizing building setback spaces and has revised its urban design review guidelines to improve the quality of public spaces.
Facts
In January 114, Kaohsiung City revised its Urban Design Review Guidelines, making pedestrian environments, planting and shade, and the quality of open spaces key planning priorities.
Since 110, Kaohsiung City has approved 381 new urban design review cases.
Under the plans, Kaohsiung City expects to retain about 17.5萬 tons of rainwater.
Kaohsiung City expects to provide about 66 hectares of ground-level green cover.
Kaohsiung City expects to install about 7.2萬 square meters of greenery on facades and rooftops.
Kaohsiung honors outstanding citizens! Kang Yu-cheng recognizes 4 businesses and 30 philanthropists: The power of kindness makes the city warmer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng attended the 115 Kaohsiung City Good People and Good Deeds Awards Ceremony on the 7th, honoring 4 businesses and 30 individuals. Kang praised the value of long-term community philanthropy and stressed its importance in strengthening the city's social care network.
Facts
Kaohsiung City Council Speaker Kang Yu-cheng attended the event and honored the Good People and Good Deeds award recipients.
The honorees included 4 businesses and 30 individuals.
The event was organized by 高雄市表揚好人好事運動協會.
Kang Yu-cheng said philanthropy requires long-term commitment and perseverance.
Private-sector resources fill gaps where government resources do not reach.
Kaohsiung Mountain Tea goes from the mountains to the world! Results exhibition opens at Pier-2 as 28 tea farmers and 54 tea samples compete for annual honors
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The 2026 Kaohsiung Mountain Tea Results Exhibition opened at the Pier-2 Art Center on the 7th, with 28 tea farmers and 54 tea samples competing for evaluation. The city government is promoting sustainable industry, aiming to establish Taiwan's seventh tea-growing region and strengthen the brand through international award-winning achievements.
Facts
The 2026 Kaohsiung Mountain Tea Results Exhibition and Awards Ceremony opened on the 7th in the Dayong District of Kaohsiung's Pier-2 Art Center.
This year's evaluation attracted 28 tea farmers, who submitted 54 tea samples for competition.
The event brought together 36 specialty tea settings and 4 distinctive market vendors.
Kaohsiung Mountain Tea has repeatedly earned recognition in international competitions, including the International Taste Institute in Belgium, the AVPA International Tea Competition and the Japan Green Tea Competition.
Kaohsiung City Agriculture Bureau Director Yao Chih-wang said the city government aims to establish Taiwan's seventh tea-growing region.
Tang Chia-fu, chair of the Xinfah Community Development Association, said the annual evaluation has become a major networking event that tea farmers greatly value.
"Orange Tea," made with mountain tea leaves, has a richer, rounder flavor.
AI technology and 3D light effects lead the way! Marine litter governance roadshow opens at Pier-2, with four ocean stars inviting everyone to protect our blue home
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The Ocean Conservation Administration of the Ocean Affairs Council is holding a marine litter governance roadshow at Kaohsiung's Pier-2 from November 7 to 29. Using AI and AR technology to create an immersive experience, the exhibition uses four ocean stars as guides to promote knowledge about marine litter management and call on everyone to protect the marine environment.
Facts
The Ocean Conservation Administration of the Ocean Affairs Council has launched the "SEA YOU: Ocean Wishes and Guardianship" marine litter governance roadshow, which opened on November 7 at B6 in the Penglai Warehouse Group at Kaohsiung's Pier-2 Art Center.
The exhibition combines AI technology, 3D light effects, interactive games and augmented reality (AR), taking visitors on missions with four ocean stars.
The four ocean stars serving as guides are "Uncle Three" the northern three-spined horseshoe crab, "Tun Tun Tun" the central Chinese white dolphin, "Fake Turtle Ji" the southern green sea turtle and "Golden Shark" the eastern whale shark.
Ocean Affairs Council Deputy Minister Wu Hsin-hsiu said the council continues to promote exchanges and cooperation with countries in the Indo-Pacific region and Japan, drawing on their experience in governance, including recycling and managing discarded fishing nets.
The Kaohsiung exhibition is open daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Families and the public are welcome to visit.
Ko's mother shares stage with Hsu Hsin-ying! Chen Chien-hsien backs Chiu Chen-yuan as KMT declares "blue and white are brothers," sparking Hsinchu County alliance push
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During the 2026 Hsinchu County election campaign, the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party have shown close cooperation. KMT county magistrate candidate Hsu Hsin-ying appeared alongside grassroots candidates from the TPP, while former party chair Chen Chien-hsien backed a TPP candidate. The county party chapter declared that "blue and white are brothers," establishing a cross-party political alliance.
Facts
KMT Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Hsu Hsin-ying attended the launch of a joint campaign headquarters for TPP candidates Lin Shuo-yen and Li Hsin-jan.
The KMT Hsinchu County chapter declared that "blue and white are brothers, not enemies."
Chen Chien-hsien, former chair of the KMT Hsinchu County chapter, publicly campaigned for TPP Zhubei mayoral candidate Chiu Chen-yuan.
Former Hsinchu County magistrate Fan Chen-tsung appealed to Ko Wen-je's mother to promote a blue-and-white alliance.
Ko Chih-en rally draws 20,000 in Qishan! Huang Kuo-chang, Chiang Wan-an and Wang Jin-pyng join her on stage, calling for victory and a Kaohsiung turnaround
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held a major rally in Qishan on the 7th, drawing about 20,000 supporters. Prominent blue-and-white figures Huang Kuo-chang, Chiang Wan-an and Wang Jin-pyng gathered to campaign with her, demonstrating their determination to bring a change of governing party to Kaohsiung. They also put forward policies to promote equality between counties and cities and develop the city as a high-tech hub.
Facts
Ko Chih-en held a rally at Qishan Stadium on the 7th, drawing about 20,000 people.
TPP Chair Huang Kuo-chang, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and former Legislative Yuan speaker Wang Jin-pyng joined Ko Chih-en on stage to campaign for her.
Views of Ko Chih-en's campaign theme song "We're All Here" MV neared 2 million in less than 48 hours.
Huang Kuo-chang criticized DPP candidate Lai Jui-lung as a "New Tide voting machine" and questioned whether he had received political donations from solar power companies.
Ko Chih-en pledged that, if elected mayor of Kaohsiung, she would establish a "Greater Kaohsiung Equality Office" in her first month in office.
Wang Jin-pyng recalled Han Kuo-yu's "Three Mountains" rallies, saying Ko Chih-en had already held rallies in Fengshan, Gangshan and Qishan.
Chiang Wan-an said that if Ko Chih-en is elected, Taipei and Kaohsiung will deepen cooperation to create a "Taipei-Kaohsiung connection."
Dome of Light transformed into an esports battleground! National youth esports tournament draws 5,000 fans; Taipei University of Marine Technology's Shark Hunters claim the title and 200,000
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The sixth National Youth Esports Championship opened at the Dome of Light at Kaohsiung's Formosa Boulevard Station. On the first day, Taipei University of Marine Technology's Shark Hunters won the "Valorant" grand final and took home 200,000 in prize money. The event featured VR experiences and streamer performances, drawing more than 5,000 visits on its first day and showcasing Kaohsiung's esports talent development.
Facts
On the first day of the sixth National Youth Esports Championship, Taipei University of Marine Technology's Shark Hunters beat REVOKE 3-0 in the "Valorant" grand final to claim the title.
The champion team received 200,000 in prize money.
More than 5,000 visits were recorded on the first day of the event.
Kaohsiung's esports talent development program is in its sixth year, with more than 2,000 students having taken part.
This year, industry talks attracted nearly 300 visits for networking, and 4 new hosts and commentators were trained.
The classic fighting game "Street Fighter 6" takes over tomorrow (the 8th).
Organizers invited popular esports streamers Harken, Xiangxiang and Dada, each with more than 200,000 social media followers, to join the event.
Lai Ching-te and Chen Chi-mai appear together in Gangshan! Lai Jui-lung's "North, Kaohsiung and Ocean" rally brings central and local forces together
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DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung held a "North, Kaohsiung and Ocean" unity rally in Gangshan. President Lai Ching-te, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai and other officials gathered to campaign with him, projecting unity between central and local government and backing him to take over city administration.
Facts
DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung held a "North, Kaohsiung and Ocean" unity rally in Gangshan on the 7th.
President Lai Ching-te, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai and other central and local political figures gathered to campaign for Lai Jui-lung.
Lai Jui-lung proposed raising the annual senior citizens' card allowance to 15,000 points and increasing the birth subsidy to 50,000.
Lai Jui-lung pledged to promote a semiconductor packaging and testing center at the Baipu Industrial Park and establish an industrial upgrading fund.
Lai Jui-lung urged residents to turn out and vote on November 28.
Shao Yung-tien builds YUIMOM's international brand portfolio over 30 years, dedicates hundreds of honors to Taiwan and invests again in Kaohsiung with a 5A office project
After nearly 30 years of development, 御盟集團 has expanded from architecture into contemporary art, fine dining and international hospitality, earning more than a hundred awards at home and abroad.
THE AMNIS然一酒店 and Ukai-tei Kaohsiung won 9 awards at the "2026 World Luxury Awards" held in October 2026.
御盟集團 announced plans to launch the "御盟國際天勤" international 5A office development in 2027, on the central axis of Times Boulevard in Kaohsiung's Asia New Bay Area.
The awards span 13 countries and 34 professional fields, covering five major categories: hospitality services, culinary arts, architectural and spatial design, arts and cultural curation, and brand visual communications.
Ukai-tei Kaohsiung received three honors: "World's Best Luxury Specialty Restaurant," "East Asia's Best Local Ingredient Menu" and "East Asia's Best Teppanyaki Cuisine."
THE AMNIS然一酒店 won three awards: "Taiwan's Best Luxury Art Hotel," "Taiwan's Best Luxury Destination Hotel" and "Taiwan's Best Luxury Harbor Hotel."
御盟集團 President Shao Yung-tien said he hopes to dedicate these honors to Taiwan and turn international recognition into a force that enables Kaohsiung to continue engaging with the world.
Companies mentioned：御盟集團、THE AMNIS然一酒店、Ukai-tei Kaohsiung、The Ukai Taipei、春酒吧、夏甜點、秋法餐、冬咖啡、御盟國際驛館·酒店式公寓、ALIEN Art Centre金馬賓館當代美術館、金馬咖啡廳
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake in central Japan poses no tsunami threat; 2 people suspected injured in Aichi Prefecture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan, with its epicenter in western Shizuoka Prefecture. There was no tsunami threat. Two people were suspected of being injured in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, and the maximum seismic intensity reached upper 5.
Shooting in Poland’s second-largest city leaves 2 dead, 10 injured; prime minister calls it a tragedy in post
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A shooting near the Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland’s second-largest city, left 2 dead and 10 injured. Prime Minister Tusk called it a tragedy in a post and said police were investigating the cause.
Taiwan-Netherlands democracy forum discusses disinformation; 沈伯洋: aim is to destroy trust, Taiwan and Europe should cooperate on defense
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislator 沈伯洋 said at the “Taiwan-Netherlands 2026 Democracy Forum” that the true goal of disinformation and information warfare is to destroy the foundations of social trust, causing democratic systems to collapse from within. He said foreign information manipulation has shifted toward shaping narratives, using local messengers and engaging in offline intimidation. 沈伯洋 called on Taiwan and Europe to deepen cooperation, combining the EU’s digital regulatory framework with Taiwan’s civil society response capabilities to build a joint democratic defense network. He also stressed that rebuilding trust requires transparent government communication, citizens sharing responsibility for fact-checking, and cross-border cooperation.
Facts
Discussing 10 years of experience tracking disinformation manipulation on the front lines
Foreign information manipulation has undergone 3 major changes
In 2022, media outlets exposed 2 “overseas police service stations” in Amsterdam and Rotterdam
〈Taiwan stocks outlook〉國安基金 enters the market as foreign investors pull funds, aims to build a market bottom above the annual moving average
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks plunged last week, falling below 40000 points, as foreign investors withdrew heavily. 國安基金 entered the market on Monday to support prices. Analysts expect the annual moving average to provide a floor, with the short-term range seen at 38000-40000 points.
Facts
Taiwan stocks experienced their darkest Black Friday on record last Friday, falling as much as 5510 points for the week, a 12% decline, and breaking below the 40000-point mark.
Foreign investors sold a net 524.4 billion yuan worth of stocks on Taiwan’s main market last week, while their net short position in futures reached 99930 contracts.
台積電 saw the largest foreign investor withdrawals over the past week, at NT$181.9 billion, followed by 聯發科 at nearly NT$70 billion.
國安基金 announced it would enter the market on Monday, marking the 10th market-support operation in Taiwan stock market history. Of the previous 9 operations, 8 generated positive returns.
永豐投顧 said this week’s index range is expected to be 38000 to 40000 points.
U.S. plans to expand maritime blockade of Iran to land! Forms “Iron Gate Task Force” to target weapons shipments and illicit revenue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. Central Command is organizing an “Iron Gate Task Force,” headquartered in Tampa, Florida, to restrict Iran’s transportation of weapons and illicit revenue by land and through the Caspian Sea, curbing its military expansion and ability to fund terrorism.
Facts
The U.S. military is organizing a task force named the “Iron Gate Task Force,” headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
The Iron Gate Task Force will coordinate with other U.S. government departments, focusing on weapons shipments, dual-use goods and sources of illicit revenue.
U.S. Central Command chief Cooper said stronger cooperation would further limit Iran’s ability to fund terrorism and rebuild weapons factories.
The U.S. Central Command estimates that the maritime blockade has prevented Iran from exporting more than $25 billion worth of crude oil.
An unreleased statement from the U.S. Central Command said news of the working group’s formation is expected to be officially announced later on Saturday (7).
Is 台積電 considering 3D DRAM production at 輝達’s request? 台積電 responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Reports say 台積電 is considering a 3D DRAM manufacturing plan at 輝達’s request, but 台積電 reiterated that it is focused on logic chip foundry services and did not confirm any investment. Analysts say it could take years for 3D DRAM technology to mature, and that it involves high risks and potential changes in business relationships.
Facts
Reports say 台積電 has begun planning 3D DRAM manufacturing at 輝達’s request, possibly by building a new factory or acquiring and converting an existing semiconductor plant.
台積電 Vice President 徐國晉 is leading the related 3D DRAM manufacturing plan.
台積電’s A-share ADR surged 6.33% to $375.56 per share, with a premium of 15.27%.
華邦電 Chairman 焦佑鈞 assessed that the likelihood of 台積電 independently entering DRAM product development is low.
SK海力士 announced in 2024 that it would work with 台積電, planning to use 台積電’s advanced logic process for the logic base die in HBM4.
台積電 reportedly enters the 3D DRAM market! 輝達 urges move as AI memory shortage drives demand for expanded production
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
台積電 is evaluating whether to produce 3D DRAM at 輝達’s request to expand AI memory capacity. Although chip shortages have pushed up retail prices, the U.S. congressional election results have raised market uncertainty over AI investment policies and concerns about a bubble, contributing to a sharp drop in Taiwan stocks.
Facts
台積電 is evaluating entry into the advanced memory chip market and considering producing 3D dynamic random-access memory (3D DRAM).
台積電’s reported assessment of 3D DRAM production is said to have started at 輝達’s request.
台積電 is currently the main foundry for 輝達’s AI processors.
The boom in AI infrastructure construction has sharply increased demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), leading to tight chip supplies.
Taiwan’s weighted stock index fell nearly 9% at one point during Friday’s session, marking its worst weekly performance since 2001.
Major shake-up on SpaceX board! Google executive Harrison resigns after more than 10 years; Musk cites Alphabet conflict of interest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Google executive Harrison resigned from the SpaceX board over a conflict of interest involving Alphabet, with Musk confirming the move was intended to address overlapping interests. Alphabet’s stake continues to grow.
Facts
Google President of Global Partnerships and Corporate Development Harrison resigned from the SpaceX board after more than 10 years in the role, effective November 4.
SpaceX CEO Musk said Harrison decided to leave the board because of too many conflicts of interest involving Google’s parent company, Alphabet.
Alphabet is SpaceX’s largest single institutional shareholder.
Google disclosed that its stake in SpaceX had grown to about 555 million shares.
The personnel change did not stem from any disagreements between Harrison and the company over operations, policy or practices.
SpaceX’s business spans rocket launches, satellite communications and artificial intelligence (AI), among other areas.
Musk praised Harrison’s contributions during his time on the SpaceX board and expressed his gratitude.
台灣自來水公司 said a leak repair at No. 322, Section 2, Zhongbei Road, Taoyuan City, will cut water to several neighborhoods in Zhongli District. The disruption will run from 18:02 on 2026年11月7日 to 05:00 on 11月8日.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for several neighborhoods in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City. The affected areas include Zhengyi Village, Mingde Village and five other villages. The outage will take effect from 23:23 on 2026年11月7日 until 6 a.m. the following day.
水利署 issued an updated notice on the free overflow of Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County and the East, North and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City; the public is urged to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.
Heavy rain advisory (Yilan County, Hualien County, Taitung County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, saying the northeast monsoon could bring localized heavy rain to Yilan, mountainous areas of Hualien and Green Island from the evening of the 7th through the 8th. Residents should be alert for landslides and falling rocks.
Strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow signal) (Pingtung County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, New Taipei City, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)
[岡山大学] 大島陸人, a graduate of the master's program at the Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology of 岡山大学, wins the 2026 (37th) 日本建築学会 Outstanding Master's Thesis Award!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
大島陸人, a graduate of the master's program at the Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology of 岡山大学, won the 2026 (37th) 日本建築学会 Outstanding Master's Thesis Award.
Facts
2026 (37th) 日本建築学会 Outstanding Master's Thesis Award
37th edition
Only 15 papers are selected from across the country
[岡山大学] 岡山大学's DanceSport Club wins the team title at the 63rd All Japan Student Invitational DanceSport Championships!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The DanceSport Club of 国立大学法人岡山大学 won the team title at the 63rd All Japan Student Invitational DanceSport Championships, held in Osaka Prefecture. The club also placed 2nd in the Latin division and 4th and 5th in the Standard division.
[岡山大学] Overseas Training Report Meeting Held by the Administrative Office of the Graduate Schools of Natural Sciences and Technology: Further Strengthening International Outreach
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
岡山大学's Administrative Office of the Graduate Schools of Natural Sciences and Technology held a report meeting for overseas training participants, who reported on the use of the EU's Erasmus program and the status of efforts to establish double-degree programs with サボア・モンブラン大学 and リヨン大学 in France.
Health Calendar | Rather than complain, bury the resentment - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
At the onset of Beginning of Winter, draw on the Zen philosophies of “letting go” and “living in the present” to bury past attachments once and for all and rediscover true inner peace.