Wu Der-rong: Northern Taiwan to get cooler later; low of 15 degrees in low-lying areas on morning of the 10th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Weather expert Wu Der-rong said the northeast monsoon will make northern Taiwan cooler later today and tomorrow, with the low in low-lying areas reaching about 15 degrees tomorrow morning. Temperatures will rise day by day starting on the 11th. Typhoon Chapaka poses no threat to Taiwan.
輝達 board says it believes no national security or company secrets were leaked
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達’s board issued a statement regarding reports that CEO Jensen Huang was involved with a Chinese spy, saying there was no reason to believe national security or company secrets had been leaked. It also launched an independent investigation.
Jensen Huang admits relationship with Chinese female spy; U.S. Congress calls for closed-door briefing on the 18th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged a close relationship with Huang Le, who is accused of being a Chinese spy, raising U.S. national security concerns. 輝達’s board announced an independent investigation, and 3 Republican chairs of House committees asked Huang to attend a closed-door briefing on the 18th of this month.
35,000 plugins give it a boost! DeepSeek AI agent tops 1.54 million daily active users in less than 3 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek released data on its open-source AI agent application DeepSeek Harness, which has 1.54 million daily active users and consumes 92 trillion tokens of computing power per day. It plans to launch a plugin marketplace to challenge Silicon Valley giants.
Facts
Since its launch on Aug. 13, DeepSeek Harness had reached 1.54 million daily active users as of Nov. 4.
DeepSeek Harness consumes about 92 trillion tokens of computing power per day.
DeepSeek Harness currently has about 35,000 plugins.
Each active DeepSeek Harness user consumes about 60 million tokens per day.
60% of DeepSeek Harness users have created at least one plugin.
DeepSeek Harness had about 271,000 daily active users at the end of September.
DeepSeek plans to launch an official plugin marketplace and a support program for plugin developers.
大鵬 advances component alternatives to control costs, with phased introduction into customer orders starting in the first half of next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As memory and key component prices rise and delivery times lengthen, networking equipment maker 大鵬 is promoting alternatives and adjusting inventory. It plans to introduce them in two phases in 2027 to improve its cost structure.
Facts
大鵬's consolidated revenue in the third quarter was NT$1.301 billion, up 4.03% year over year.
The gross margin fell to 21.43% in the third quarter.
大鵬 has received orders for alternative solutions since October and expects to introduce them in two phases in 2027.
欣陸投控 Q3 net profit tops first-half total; earnings grow in first 3 quarters, with EPS reaching NT$1.87
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
欣陸投控 (3703-TW) reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results, with after-tax net profit of NT$1.066 billion for the quarter, exceeding the total for the first half. Cumulative EPS for the first 3 quarters reached NT$1.87. The group’s overall earnings rose significantly, aided by increased handovers at 大陸建設 and an improved gross margin.
Facts
欣陸投控's after-tax net profit for the third quarter of 2026 was NT$1.066 billion, exceeding its total earnings for the first half.
欣陸投控's earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter of 2026 were NT$1.3.
欣陸投控's earnings per share (EPS) for the first 3 quarters of 2026 reached NT$1.87.
欣陸投控's revenue for the third quarter of 2026 was NT$9.096 billion, with a gross margin of 20.37%.
欣陸投控's consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters of 2026 grew 3.4% from a year earlier.
欣達環工 secured the Hsinchu Keya reclaimed water BTO project in the third quarter, bringing its revenue backlog to a record NT$105.5 billion.
大陸工程 had a revenue backlog of NT$115.8 billion as of the end of the third quarter of 2026.
雄獅 Q3 earnings hit by rising costs; travel fair orders surge as company strives to return to peak performance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
雄獅 reported its Q3 financial results, with earnings down 36% year over year amid higher costs. But strong orders at the ITF travel fair have lifted the outlook for the fourth quarter.
Facts
雄獅's after-tax net profit for the third quarter was NT$286 million, down 36% year over year.
雄獅's consolidated revenue for the third quarter was NT$8.199 billion, up 10.68% year over year.
Sales of domestic rail tour itineraries during the ITF travel fair rose by as much as 1.5 times year over year.
雄獅's earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter were NT$3.06.
The 2027 Lunar New Year effect is expected to boost short-term buying interest by 3-4 tenths year over year.
Jensen Huang caught in a honey trap: If he cannot steer the company, who could succeed him? Analysts weigh in
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達's board has launched an investigation into whether CEO Jensen Huang was exploited by a foreign intelligence agency, prompted by his close relationship with Huang Le, who is suspected of being a Chinese spy. Jensen Huang has admitted to being unfaithful and is cooperating with the investigation. The company said his role is not affected for now, but analysts warned the episode poses key-person risk and could cause stock-price volatility.
Facts
輝達's board announced that it is investigating whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted in a foreign intelligence operation.
In a letter to employees, Jensen Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife and accepted full responsibility.
U.S. officials suspect Huang Le, who is close to Jensen Huang, of being a Chinese spy.
輝達 said in a statement that Jensen Huang's role as CEO would not be affected during the investigation.
Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon said the episode highlights key-person risk for 輝達.
Taiwan stocks open: Policy tailwinds and U.S. market rebound lift shares; Taiwan stocks recover, surge more than 1,000 points and reclaim the 4萬1 level
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks rallied on the 9th, led by heavyweight electronics shares, with policy tailwinds and a rebound in overseas markets driving a recovery of more than 1,600 points after a sharp sell-off. The benchmark reclaimed the 4萬1 level, with estimated turnover reaching NT$980 billion.
Facts
Taiwan stocks surged more than 1,600 points today, reaching a high of 41,399.58 and reclaiming the 4萬1 level.
Original金管會祭出限空令，國安基金進場護盤，促使台股回神。
台積電 opened up NT$75, a gain of more than 3%.
Original台塑四寶中，南亞亮燈漲停，台化與台塑雙雙漲逾半根停板。
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 379.11 points, or 4.21%, last Friday.
Just 3.43 milliseconds over 1,000 kilometers: China makes new breakthrough in communications network technology
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China recently completed the world's first verification of bidirectional real-time transmission over 1,000 kilometers of hollow-core fiber, setting a one-way latency record of 3.43 milliseconds. The technology offers greater capacity and distance than conventional solid-core fiber and has been used for a dedicated financial link between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, supporting the development of computing-power networks.
Facts
China completes the world's first verification of bidirectional real-time transmission over 1,000 kilometers of hollow-core fiber
The test line was 1,007.48 kilometers long.
Synchronized bidirectional signal transmission was achieved at 64 Tb per second in each direction.
A signal takes just 3.43 milliseconds to travel one way over 1,000 kilometers.
Hollow-core fiber offers double the transmission capacity of solid-core fiber.
Hollow-core fiber transmission distance is 60% greater than that of solid-core fiber.
Hollow-core fiber can reduce latency by 30%.
Light travels through quartz glass at 200,000 kilometers per second.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks make “limited progress”! Rubio calls Iran's terms absurd and unrealistic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and President Trump offered differing assessments of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. Rubio stressed that Iran's terms were absurd and unacceptable, while Trump suggested that a tough deal would reduce military strikes. Major differences remain on key issues including sanctions relief and reopening the strait, limiting progress in the talks.
Facts
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio criticizes Iran's negotiating terms as absurd and unrealistic
President Trump hints that further attacks on Iran would be highly unlikely if a tough deal were signed
Iran demands that the U.S. lift its maritime blockade of Persian Gulf ports and end sanctions
Washington demands that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and make concessions on its nuclear program
Qatar says Iran is reviewing proposals involving nuclear activities
Iran's foreign minister says mediators have taken no concrete action since the U.S. midterm elections
U.S.-Iran conflict drives up international oil prices and U.S. gasoline prices
“Major shake-up in U.S. politics! Dollar outlook faces new uncertainty as currency investors watch three key signals”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Democrats' victory in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections produced a divided government, sending the dollar index and Treasury yields lower. Markets are focused on three key signals: reduced policy uncertainty under congressional checks, the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path, and developments in AI industry regulation. Foreign exchange investors should watch these signals to navigate currency-market volatility.
Facts
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections concluded on Nov. 3, with the Democrats regaining control of the House of Representatives and winning a majority of seats in the Senate.
After the election results were announced, the dollar index fell 0.6% intraday, briefly touching a near one-month low of 101.27.
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell nearly 5 basis points to 4.915%.
The new Congress is expected to take office on Jan. 3, 2027, leaving the U.S. with Democrats in control of Congress and Republicans holding the White House.
Mitrade has more than 7 million users worldwide across over 119 countries, offering more than 1,100 contracts for difference.
A sharp drop of more than 20 billion in margin financing balances over just two days is seen as a signal that a market bottom has formed after weak holders have been shaken out.
Taiwan stocks opened sharply lower on Friday, 11/6, then rebounded with a 1,000-point lower shadow and gradually moved higher.
This week’s strategy is to sell weak holdings and keep strong ones, while concentrating holdings to quickly turn losses into gains.
Stocks with low price-to-earnings ratios that are favored by institutional investors include 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、廣達、緯創 and 緯穎.
AI regulation brings a winter chill! Will a strong rebound follow Taiwan stocks’ 3,737-point plunge? The best stock-picking strategy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Concerns over U.S. AI regulation have fueled sharp swings in U.S. and Taiwan stocks, with Taiwan shares plunging 3,737 points. Analysts say AI demand is unchanged, but slower growth has prompted price-to-earnings ratio corrections. They recommend watching oversold, stable names such as 台積電 and 鴻海, as well as the CCL supply chain, and waiting for clearer market signals before trading.
The VIX fear index surged 70%, reaching its highest level since the U.S.-Iran war began.
Texas froze some new AI construction permits ahead of the election, reflecting a trend toward tighter regulation of new AI projects in states governed by both Republicans and Democrats.
About 75%-80% of the AI factories expected to begin operations in 2027 are already under construction, so the impact on 2027 is relatively limited.
瑞銀 estimates that about 30% of new AI projects in 2028 could face a potential pause risk—not cancellation, but political uncertainty.
The market had originally expected the combined free cash flow of the 4 major CSP companies (Alphabet, Meta, 微軟 and 亞馬遜) to reach a peak net inflow of $100 billion in 2027.
Taiwan stocks briefly plunged 3,737 points last Friday. 台積電 opened limit-down at NT$2,020, and the index hit an intraday low of 37,837 points.
The controversy stems from Huang Renxun’s intimate relationship with Huang Le, a former senior executive at Singapore’s Megaspeed, who is suspected of having been recruited by Chinese intelligence.
Original輝達目前沒有理由相信美國國家安全或公司機密受損。
Huang Le is suspected of trying to help Chinese companies obtain advanced AI chips subject to U.S. export restrictions by making contact with Huang Renxun.
Margin financing plunges by 42.4 billion + National Security Fund enters the market! Will 台積電、聯發科 and 奇鋐 lead a comeback? 8 top-performing AI stocks unveiled!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks swung sharply last week, with margin financing down 42.36 billion and the National Security Fund stepping in to support the market. Analysts advised halting leveraged trading, keeping an eye on long-term AI trends, and recommended 8 high-performing stocks with technological advantages, including 台積電, as opportunities to buy oversold shares.
Facts
More than 500 stocks briefly hit limit-down during trading in Taiwan on Friday last week, and even 台積電 faced heavy limit-down selling pressure.
Margin financing in Taiwan stocks fell by 42.36 billion in a single day, a decline of 7.4%.
The government announced that the National Security Fund would launch market support for the 10th time.
The overall margin maintenance ratio for listed stocks fell to 131%, while the OTC market’s ratio was even lower, at just 123%.
台積電’s forward price-to-earnings ratio briefly fell to 14 times.
Trump tightens the blockade on Iran; “Iron Gate” fully operational as he claims almost no supplies can get in or out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Central Command announced the formation of the “Iron Gate” task force to support the maritime blockade of Iran, aiming to prevent the cross-border movement of weapons and funds. Iran responded that the U.S. operation was doomed to fail and could not disrupt its exchanges with neighboring countries.
Facts
U.S. Central Command announced the formation of the “Iron Gate” task force to expand the maritime blockade
The task force is based in Tampa, Florida
The U.S. blockade has stopped more than $25 billion in Iranian crude oil exports
A spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the U.S. operation was doomed to fail
The U.S. said it imposed the blockade in response to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Wall Street cries “buy the dip”! Is a U.S. stock market plunge of more than $3 trillion a buying opportunity?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. midterm elections have triggered sharp volatility in U.S. stocks, with technology shares plunging and more than $3 trillion in market value wiped out. Despite concerns about changes in AI regulation, Wall Street strategists at firms such as 摩根士丹利 and 高盛 remain bullish, advising investors to buy on dips. They forecast a year-end target of about 7,973 points for the S&P 500.
Facts
More than $3 trillion wiped off U.S. stock market value in one day
The S&P 500 plunged 4.4% in a single day last Thursday
The Nasdaq 100 plunged 6.4% in a single day last Thursday
摩根士丹利 kept its year-end target for the S&P 500 unchanged at 8,000 points
The average year-end target forecast for the S&P 500 by major financial institutions is 7,973 points
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has fallen a cumulative 36% from its June peak
The S&P 500 has fallen a cumulative 2.5% since the election results came out last Tuesday
Companies mentioned：摩根士丹利、高盛、Yardeni Research、彭博、Seaport Global Holdings、富國銀行、Alphabet、亞馬遜
輝達’s board announced on the 8th that it had launched an independent investigation to determine whether Huang Jen-Hsun had become a target of a foreign intelligence agency.
Huang Jen-Hsun admitted to having an intimate relationship with Huang Le, a former senior executive at Singapore data center operator Megaspeed, and apologized to employees and family members.
Huang Le is suspected of having been recruited by Chinese intelligence agencies and may have sought to obtain sensitive business information through contact with Huang Jen-Hsun or to help Chinese companies acquire restricted advanced AI chips.
輝達 emphasized that there is currently no reason to believe U.S. national security or company secrets have been compromised, and expressed confidence in Huang Jen-Hsun’s leadership.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio once oversaw the drafting of a classified memo warning senior government officials about Huang Jen-Hsun’s relationship with a woman suspected of involvement in Chinese espionage.
A major rebound in Taiwan stocks this week? National Security Fund steps in to support the market as three major sectors lead the gains!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks plunged 12.19% last week. The National Security Fund launched its 10th market-stabilization intervention, deploying NT$500 billion, while the Financial Supervisory Commission introduced measures to stabilize the market. Analysts expect large-cap stocks, the AI supply chain, and optical communications stocks to lead a rebound.
Facts
Global stock markets underwent a sharp correction last week. The Dow fell 0.9% for the week, the S&P 500 fell 2.7%, and the Nasdaq fell 3.4%.
Asian stock markets suffered steep declines, with South Korea’s KOSPI plunging 11.7% in a week and Japan’s Nikkei falling 9.25%.
Taiwan stocks fell from 45,211 points at the close of the week before last to 39,701 points last Friday, shedding 5,510 points in just five trading days, a drop of 12.19%.
Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$524.4 billion this week, while the three major institutional investors had combined net sales of more than NT$600 billion.
The National Security Fund announced Friday that it had launched its 10th market-stabilization mission, with up to NT$500 billion available.
On Friday, margin balances fell by NT$42.3 billion on the main board and NT$14 billion on the over-the-counter market, for a combined decline of more than NT$56.4 billion.
Taiwan index futures rose 646 points in the after-hours session Friday, closing at 40,298 points.
Japan and Taiwan stocks slip into bear markets with no respite in sight; 輝達 hit by new espionage allegations, further testing confidence in Asian stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 confirmed that it had launched an investigation to determine whether CEO Huang Jen-Hsun was the target of an espionage plot, stoking concerns about uncertainty in technology stocks. Asian markets came under pressure, Japan and Taiwan stocks entered bear markets, and global benchmarks hit six-month lows.
Facts
輝達’s board launched an investigation to determine whether CEO Huang Jen-Hsun had become the target of a foreign espionage plot.
The U.S. government suspects that Alice Huang, a former executive at Megaspeed International, was recruited by a Chinese intelligence agency.
Japanese and Taiwanese stocks fell into technical bear markets as highly valued technology stocks faced a sell-off.
Traders estimate that the probability of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike by year-end is close to 80%.
Brent crude fell 0.8% to about $97.50 a barrel.
Bitcoin was trading just below $75,000 early Monday.
Companies mentioned：輝達、NVDA-US、Megaspeed International、AT Global Markets、彭博經濟研究、CNN、巴克萊
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
Facts
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
Facts
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
Facts
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
Facts
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
[兼房株式会社] Amended Quarterly Securities Report—3rd Quarter of 76th Fiscal Period (2023/10/01–2023/12/31)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
兼房株式会社 filed an amended quarterly securities report for the 3rd quarter of the 76th fiscal period (October–December 2023), disclosing declines in sales and recurring profit from the same period a year earlier. Meanwhile, the equity ratio remained high at 82.6%, reflecting a stable financial position.
Facts
PT.カネフサインドネシア, which applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), changed its accounting policy on the recognition of retirement benefit obligations.
[兼房株式会社] Amended Quarterly Securities Report—2nd Quarter of 76th Fiscal Period (2023/07/01–2023/09/30)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
兼房株式会社 amended and disclosed financial data for the cumulative 2nd quarter of the 76th fiscal period (July–September 2023). Recurring profit and net profit declined year on year, while total assets and net assets increased, indicating a stable financial base.
[三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社] Annual Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trust)—26th Period (2025/08/13–2026/08/10)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management filed a securities report for an investment trust beneficiary certificate. The fund tracks the FTSE World Government Bond Index, and net income for the period was about 163 million yen.
Facts
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report
The fund's benchmark is the FTSE World Government Bond Index (excluding Japan, yen-converted basis).
Operating revenue for the 26th period was 180,009,662 yen.
Original2026年8月31日現在の1口当たり純資産価額は1.6592円である
The rate of return for the 26th accounting period was 8.04%.
【三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 30th period (2026/02/11–2026/08/10)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management filed a securities report for the 30th period. Net assets declined to about 109.9 billion yen, and the company posted an operating loss.
Facts
Total net assets at the end of the period were 10,991,470,841 yen.
The operating loss for the period was 234,649,763 yen.
The fund is managed using a fund-of-funds structure.
【ＪＰモルガン・アセット・マネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 4th period (2025/08/13–2026/08/10)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Co., Ltd. filed a securities report for its developed-market convertible bond fund. Assets at the end of the period were about 6.66 billion yen, and operating profit was about 689 million yen. The fund's investment performance was also disclosed.
Facts
The filer is J.P. Morgan Asset Management Co., Ltd., and the document is a securities report (investment trust beneficiary certificates).
Total assets at the end of the period were 6,660,681,718 yen.
Operating profit for the period was 688,874,993 yen.
The fund aims to manage its assets with developed-market CBs as its principal effective investment target, securing stable returns and steadily growing the trust assets.
The trust money limits are 75 billion yen for “unhedged” and 75 billion yen for “hedged.”
【三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 44th period (2026/02/11–2026/08/10)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management filed a securities report for the 44th period on November 9, 2026. Net assets at the end of the period were about 4.13738 billion yen, and operating profit was about 45.81 million yen.
Facts
三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント株式会社 filed a securities report.
Total net assets at the end of the period were 4,137,384,671 yen.
Operating profit for the period was 45,806,660 yen.
Operating profit for the previous period was 363,997,252 yen.
The fund is managed using a fund-of-funds structure.
【ＳＢＩ岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 16th period (2026/02/11–2026/08/10)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
SBI Okasan Asset Management filed a securities report for the 16th period. Total assets reached about 25.6 billion yen, and operating revenue also increased.
Facts
The filer is SBI Okasan Asset Management Co., Ltd.
The reporting period runs from February 11, 2026, to August 10, 2026.
Total assets at the end of the period were 25,597,059 yen.
【ＳＢＩ岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社】Securities Report (Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 16th period (2026/02/11–2026/08/10)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
SBI Okasan Asset Management filed a securities report for an investment trust beneficiary certificate. Net income for the period was about 330 million yen, and net assets are on a downward trend.
Facts
Original1単位当たり純資産額は1.5266円である。
The fund aims to secure stable returns and steadily grow the investment trust assets.
Damage caused by the earthquake whose epicenter was in western Shizuoka Prefecture and the response by fire service agencies, etc. (3rd report, updated R8.11.9)
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
Call for Entries〉“Science in Shorts 2027” Science Communication Short Video Competition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
Nature Awards, part of Springer Nature, is holding the global “Science in Shorts 2027” science communication short video competition, inviting researchers with specified qualifications to introduce their research in 1-minute English-language vertical videos. Each video will receive prize money of 5,000 euros, and the submission deadline is December 2, 2026。
Academia Sinica and the 國際電機電子工程師學會 (IEEE) explore AI development, academic ethics, and technology talent development.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
Academia Sinica President Chen Chien-jen hosted IEEE President-Elect Jill Gostin. The two sides exchanged views on AI development, academic ethics, talent development, and international cooperation. IEEE emphasized setting technical standards and maintaining the quality of academic publications, and shared its career support mechanisms. The two sides also discussed the potential of On-Device AI applications and women's participation in STEM fields.
Facts
The institute has 3 IEEE fellows.
Founded more than 140 years ago.
Publishes more than 160 journals each year.
Holds more than 2,300 international conferences.
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、國際電機電子工程師學會、IEEE、Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers、Georgia Tech Research Institute、GTRI、陽明交通大學
聖安德魯斯大學 principal leads delegation on first visit to Academia Sinica, focusing on Taiwan studies and interdisciplinary research collaboration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
聖安德魯斯大學 principal Sally Mapstone led a delegation to visit Academia Sinica. The two sides discussed Taiwan studies, biomedical collaboration and net-zero technologies, and explored talent development and long-term academic partnerships.
Facts
Founded in 1413
A three-day itinerary
More than 130 countries worldwide
This year (2026)
70th anniversary
Achieve net-zero emissions by 2035
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、聖安德魯斯大學、教育部、臺灣大學、政治大學、國家圖書館、史語所、政治學研究所、近代史研究所、台積電、Nature Medicine
Event record〉José Manuel Barroso visits the institute: symposium on "Geopolitics, a Peaceful Opportunity for the Development of the EU and Asian Countries"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
José Manuel Barroso, former Prime Minister of Portugal and former President of the 歐盟執行委員會, visited 中央研究院 to take part in an academic symposium on the "Taiwan Bridge Project," jointly organized by the 政治學研究所 and the 世界和平基金會. Barroso shared his experiences as Prime Minister of Portugal, President of the European Commission, and Chair of the Board of 全球疫苗免疫聯盟, and held in-depth exchanges with scholars from within and outside the institution on topics including Portugal's democratic transition, coordination mechanisms in EU-China relations, the impact of the Trump administration on US-Europe relations, the challenge of extremist forces to European democracy, a geopolitical analysis of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the implications of the situation across the Taiwan Strait and European integration.
Facts
The academic symposium was held on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
About 60 scholars in fields including political science, economics, sociology, and law took part in the symposium
Barroso, then just 18 years old, joined the anti-authoritarian movement out of dissatisfaction with restrictions on political freedom
and in 2012, together with the President of the 歐洲理事會, accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the European Union
Barroso also served as Chair of the Board of 全球疫苗免疫聯盟 (Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance) from 2021 to 2025
In 1974, Portugal's "Carnation Revolution" (Carnation Revolution) broke out
He looked back on his experience of serving ten years as President of the European Commission
Barroso recalled a conversation in 2008 with then US President George Walker Bush (George Walker Bush) during the 二十國集團 (G20) summit
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、政治學研究所、世界和平基金會、葡萄牙天主教大學、國立臺灣大學、國立政治大學、普林斯頓大學、全球疫苗免疫聯盟、Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance、歐盟執行委員會、歐洲理事會、歐盟理事會、歐洲議會、二十國集團
Applications are open for the 116 academic-year doctoral admissions of the Academia Sinica's International Graduate Program (TIGP)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
Applications are open for the 116 academic-year doctoral admissions of the Academia Sinica's International Graduate Program (TIGP), which offers 14 doctoral programs. The application period runs from Nov. 1, 115 to Feb. 1, 116, and no application fee is charged.
Former Chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry and President of the 瑞典皇家科學院 Sven Lidin visits Academia Sinica
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
Sven Lidin, President of the 瑞典皇家科學院, visited Academia Sinica and met with President Chien-Jen Chen and several academic and research leaders, focusing on cooperation in glycoscience, proteomics, and precision medicine, and sharing international experience in research governance.
醣聯 (4168) files an application with Japan’s PMDA for manufacturing and marketing approval of SPD8, a biosimilar for osteoporosis — Global Bio & Investment Monthly
醣聯 (4168) files an application with Japan’s PMDA for manufacturing and marketing approval of SPD8, a biosimilar for osteoporosis — Global Bio & Investment Monthly
杏輝 (1734) reports consolidated profit of NT$240 million for the first three quarters of 115, with after-tax earnings of NT$1.19 per share — Global Bio & Investment Monthly