Li Sichuan urges supporters to break their silence and decide New Taipei’s future with their votes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan of the 國民黨 urged supporters to break their silence and decide New Taipei’s future with their votes; Cheng Li-wun criticized election unfairness and a chilling effect.
Huang Jen-hsun admits to affair; 輝達 shares plunge more than 8% at market open
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 CEO Huang Jen-hsun admitted to an extramarital affair with a female business executive suspected by U.S. intelligence agencies of having ties to China. The board has launched an independent investigation, and shares plunged more than 8% at market open.
French government responds to public discontent as minimum wage rises above 1500 euros; unions remain dissatisfied and continue protests
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The French government announced that, effective December 1, the minimum wage would rise to 1502 euros a month after tax, an increase of 1.6%, in response to public discontent. Unions, however, said the increase was insufficient and called for continued street protests on the 17th of this month.
Facts
1502 euros a month after tax
The increase after the adjustment is 1.6%
The current minimum wage is 1477.93 euros a month after tax
Takes effect on December 1 this year
Take to the streets again to protest on the 17th of this month
The minimum wage rose by 5.3% this year
About 75 euros
The fuel subsidy cap remains at 1000 euros
The annual income-tax exemption for overtime pay, from 7500 euros
Raised to 10,000 euros
Inflation accelerated to 3.4% in October this year
Demanding a 100-euro monthly increase in the minimum wage
1467 euros before tax in 2016
About 1142 euros after tax
1925 euros, taking effect in December
Growth of about 31%
The median wage after tax increased only from 2129 euros
China’s October CPI rises 0.7% year on year, lowest in nearly 3 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中國國家統計局 reported that China’s October CPI rose 0.7% year on year, its lowest level in nearly 3 months; PPI rose 5.7% year on year, the highest since June 2022. The gap between market expectations and actual data reflects the impact of supply-demand imbalances and rising energy costs.
Facts
October consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.7% year on year
The increase narrowed by 0.2 percentage points from September
Below the market forecast of 0.8%
Producer price index (PPI) rose 5.7% year on year
The increase widened by 0.7 percentage points from September
Above the market forecast of 5.3%
Highest since June 2022
Food prices fell 2.9% year on year
The decline widened by 1.2 percentage points from September
Energy prices rose 9.9% year on year
The increase widened by 2.6 percentage points
Gasoline prices rose more than 22% year on year
Core CPI rose 0.8% year on year
Lowest in 9 months
Shifted from a 0.2% month-on-month increase in September to no change
Right-wing forces lead ahead of Spain’s end-of-month election; polls show party of Prime Minister Sánchez trailing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Spain’s general election will be held on the 29th. According to the latest pre-election polls, the conservative People’s Party will defeat the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party led by Prime Minister Sánchez, but will need to work with the right-wing Vox party to secure a majority in parliament.
Facts
Spain’s general election will be held on the 29th
350 seats in the lower house
Expected to win about 200 seats
Expected to win 108 seats
Online survey of 5460 people
Margin of error: plus or minus 3 percentage points
Net loss of about 832,000 voters
The gap narrowed to 2 percentage points
Up 1.8 percentage points
Reached 29.9%
Expected to win about 190 seats
Online survey of 2000 people
Margin of error: plus or minus 2.2 percentage points
Expected to win 105 seats
199 seats combined
Survey of 4172 people
Margin of error: plus or minus 2.1 percentage points
In Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115271, 3 jackpot tickets each won NT$8 million. A further 224 second-prize tickets, 56 first-prize tickets in the 3-Star game, and 2 first-prize tickets in the 4-Star game also won.
Air Pollution Control Act amendments to be negotiated on the 10th; MOEA warns of impact on nearly 8,000 businesses and calls for status quo
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
經濟部 warned that rushed amendments to the Air Pollution Control Act could affect nearly 8,000 businesses and called for the status quo to be maintained. It said the PM2.5 improvement rate had reached 21%, and that 台電 and 興達電廠 had achieved significant emissions reductions.
Facts
Nearly 8,000 businesses
Review extension period narrowed to 2 months
Permit renewal validity period reduced from 3 to 5 years
Shortened to 2 to 5 years
Shorten the renewal period to less than 2 years
Taiwan’s annual average PM2.5 concentration improvement rate reached 21%
The improvement rate in central and southern regions reached 24.4%.
Air pollution emissions have been reduced by a cumulative 77,813 metric tons.
Air pollution emissions from coal-fired power plants plunged by more than 40,000 metric tons.
Original減幅達7成7
NT$44.1 billion was invested to comprehensively upgrade air pollution control equipment.
From about 38,400 metric tons in year 105.
To about 7,800 metric tons last year.
Air pollution fell by 8 tenths.
Nitrogen oxide emissions fell by more than 5 tenths.
Google expands its 8th-generation TPU lineup as AI agent computing demand set to explode
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Google announced an expansion of its 8th-generation TPU lineup, adding the TPU 8tx, designed for secure inference, and the high-compute-density TPU 8i Max. It is the first to launch 4 TPU systems in a single year, addressing the computing challenges of the AI agent era.
Explosion at steel plant in western Turkey leaves at least 6 dead, 13 injured and 8 missing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An explosion and fire at the 哈巴斯 (HABAS) steel plant in Aliaga, Izmir province, western Turkey, left at least 6 people dead, 13 injured and 8 missing. The accident is suspected to have been caused by an overhead crane collapsing and crashing into a furnace.
Facts
At least 6 people killed
13 people injured
8 workers missing
2 people in critical condition
Founded in 1987
Annual production capacity can reach 4.5 million metric tons
Chinese coast guard ships again enter waters disputed over sovereignty of the Diaoyutai Islands
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中國海警局 announced that its vessel formation entered the territorial waters of the Diaoyutai Islands and their affiliated islets again on the 9th for a patrol to assert its jurisdiction. According to 日本共同社, this was the 18th day this year that it had entered those waters; the previous entry was on Oct. 10.
同欣電 plans to spend nearly NT$2 billion to acquire all shares of Singapore's GTC
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
同欣電 announced that its board had approved acquiring 100% of the shares of Singapore-listed 寰邦科技 (GTC) through a scheme of arrangement and taking the company private. The total transaction value is about NT$1.96 billion.
Korean and Chinese electrical steel products and Chinese aluminum foil suspected of dumping; ministry finds injury to domestic industry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 經濟部 Trade Remedies Review Committee found that electrical steel products from South Korea and mainland China, as well as certain aluminum foil from China, were involved in dumping that caused material injury to domestic industries or could continue to do so. The 財政部 will next submit the matter to the Tariff Rate Review Committee for consideration of whether to impose anti-dumping duties.
Facts
A sunset review case reaching the end of its 5-year period
Sold at prices below those of domestic products since year 112
Domestic sales began incurring losses in year 113
Available for download from the 貿易署 website starting Dec. 9
5-time Olympic judo gold medalist Teddy Riner announces bid for 2027 French presidential election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
French judoka Teddy Riner, who has won 5 Olympic gold medals, announced he will run in the 2027 French presidential election. He is concerned about the rise of the far right, whose candidate Marine Le Pen is currently leading in opinion polls.
Drone fears hit Latvia tourism: 6,000 bookings canceled in half a year as operators hide locations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Drone-related safety concerns along Latvia's eastern border have hurt tourism, with more than 5,900 bookings canceled in the first half of the year and some operators concealing their locations. The Ministry of Economics is promoting digital marketing, while domestic travel demand has shown signs of recovering in summer.
Facts
At least 5,907 bookings for accommodations and tourist attractions were canceled
Nearly 6 tenths of local businesses have begun deliberately hiding their locations in marketing and promotional materials
The number of new bookings fell by more than 4 tenths
More than 8 tenths of surveyed businesses then expected their performance to continue declining
The digital promotion campaign reached 1,175,600 people
The number of visitors in August increased by 1 tenth
The total number of guests at tourist accommodations was down 0.3% from the same period in 2019
Foreign visitors fell by 14.7%
The number of domestic visitors increased by 30.8%
Taiwan-Singapore startup exchange program boosts growth: 6 companies established, generating NT$135 million in business opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Economic Affairs' Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration has promoted the Taiwan-Singapore Startup Exchange Program, helping 28 Taiwanese startups expand into Singapore to date. Of these, 6 have established companies, generating a cumulative NT$135 million in business opportunities and fundraising. Recently, it led 15 companies to the SWITCH 2026 exhibition and deepened cooperation with Singapore's ACE.SG, Google and other organizations.
Facts
6 companies have established operations in Singapore
Cumulative business opportunities of NT$135 million
Far EasTone joins forces with 文策院, investing in 15 film, television and music performance projects over 10 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
遠傳電信's 遠樂文創, established in partnership with 文策院, invested in 15 film, television and music performance projects over 10 months. The projects span original film and television productions, music festivals and other fields, while also promoting international co-productions and taking local content abroad.
US allows Chinese firms to handle 輝達 chips; NYT reveals empty offices and questionable backgrounds at 2 companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New York Times reported that the US Department of Commerce approved dozens of Chinese companies to purchase or handle 輝達 H200 chips, some of which have links to entities on sanctions lists or the Chinese military. The report said 新矩陣 and 至索 have empty offices and questionable backgrounds, and may be fronts for sanctioned entities such as 智路資本 and 浪潮集團. Approved companies also include major firms such as 百度, 比亞迪, 阿里巴巴 and 騰訊.
Facts
Approved dozens of Chinese companies
Founded 17 months ago
The fund was placed on the US Entity List in 2024
A total of about 24 Chinese companies were approved
Each was approved to purchase tens of thousands of chips
Imposed a fine of US$324 million
Hired more than 90 enforcement personnel
As of the 6th of this month
In 2021, a subsidiary of the group... was placed on the US Entity List
Also established a subsidiary in 2016
Placed on the US Entity List in 2021
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Taiwan Space International Conference: 鐳洋 showcases Black Kite series 8U CubeSat scale model
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
鐳洋科技 exhibited an integrated satellite communications system spanning space and ground at the Taiwan Space International Conference (TASTI 2026), including Ka- and Ku-band ground equipment and a scale model of its Black Kite series 8U CubeSat, and outlined its in-orbit operational results and technology roadmap.
Australia expands online regulation; 谷歌: Could force people under 18 to stop using Gmail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Australia’s proposed “duty of care for digital services” bill would require online companies to remove harmful content and conduct age checks. 谷歌 warned the move could force people under 18 to stop using communications services such as Gmail. Meta, TikTok and Snap also voiced concerns that regulators would have excessive discretion.
50 Indonesian young farmers head to Taiwan for internships, hoping to help develop agriculture at home
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
50 young Indonesian farmers have begun a 1-year agricultural internship and training program in Taiwan, hoping to apply what they learn to development in their hometowns. 台灣農業部 said the program has trained a total of 450 graduates since it began in 2019.
Facts
50 young Indonesian farmers
A 1-year internship and training program
Since the program began in 2019
A total of 450 graduates trained
About 87% are Muslim
Indonesia has a population of more than 280 million
Miaoli City neighborhood chief candidate accused of vote-buying with NT$2,000 in cash; released on NT$100,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A candidate surnamed Jiang for neighborhood chief in Miaoli City allegedly offered NT$2,000 in cash to buy votes. After an investigation by prosecutors and police, the prosecutor ordered the candidate released on NT$100,000 bail.
The winning numbers for Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115271 were 33, 30, 07, 09 and 28; the 3-Digit Lottery winning number was 072, and the 4-Digit Lottery winning number was 5574.
紙風車劇團 Hakka musical “The Lantern Monster” draws 150,000 audience visits
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Hakka musical “The Lantern Monster,” produced by 紙風車劇團 in cooperation with 客家委員會, has toured 10 counties and cities since its premiere in July 2025, drawing more than 150,000 audience visits. Its YouTube views have also exceeded 140,000, and performances are scheduled for Nov. 13 and 14 in Zhongli, Taoyuan.
佳世達: Data center construction slows, but economy still grows; AI server shipments to ramp up next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
佳世達科技 Chairman Chen Chi-hung said the results of the U.S. midterm elections could slow construction of AI data centers, but shortages of materials and workers in the supply chain are providing a respite, and Taiwan’s economic growth rate will continue to climb. 佳世達 said small-volume shipments of AI servers and 1.6T high-speed switches will begin at year-end, with shipments gradually ramping up in 2027. Production capacity at its Taoyuan plant will increase 25% next year, while third-quarter revenue from high-value-added businesses topped NT$30 billion, a record.
Facts
Gradually ramping up in 2027
Taiwan’s overall production capacity to increase 25% next year
Third-quarter revenue from high-value-added businesses topped NT$30 billion
A 4-year high
Revenue topped NT$10 billion for 3 consecutive quarters
Diwali pollution worsens in India, shrouding Delhi in haze; AQI data accused of being manipulated
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Air pollution worsened in Delhi during Diwali, but the air quality index (AQI) did not show a significant deterioration, prompting opposition 小老百姓黨 (AAP) to accuse the government of manipulating the figures through site selection and water spraying. The ruling 印度人民黨 (BJP) rejected the charge, calling it a smear campaign.
Taiwanese woman charged in Japanese Lake Kawaguchi hotel death after allegedly possessing a kitchen knife
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Kofu District Public Prosecutors Office in Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture indicted a 27-year-old Taiwanese woman surnamed Yang on suspicion of violating the Firearms and Swords Control Law, alleging she possessed a bloodstained kitchen knife without justifiable cause in a hotel room. The deceased was a 38-year-old Taiwanese woman surnamed Jing. Prosecutors suspect the case may involve an attempt to fraudulently claim about NT$30 million in travel insurance benefits, and have detained the deceased’s husband.
Facts
27-year-old Taiwanese woman surnamed Yang
A Taiwanese woman was found dead on October 19
The deceased was a 38-year-old Taiwanese woman surnamed Jing
China’s special envoy on Middle East affairs visits Iran, calls for focus on political solution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China’s special envoy on Middle East affairs, Zhai Jun, visited Iran and called for resolving Middle East issues through political means, opposing the use of force. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation and promote regional stability.
China extends 2-month suspension of export controls on U.S. and unreliable entity list measures
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中國商務部 announced that, under the consensus reached in the 8th round of China-U.S. economic and trade talks, it would continue suspending measures concerning export control lists on the United States and the unreliable entity list, extending the suspension for 2 months starting on the 10th.
Facts
Suspension extended for 2 months starting on the 10th
Consensus reached in the 8th round of China-U.S. economic and trade talks
Added 16 U.S. entities to the export control list
Added 11 U.S. entities to the unreliable entity list
台驊 October revenue rises 1.25 times year on year, with shipping as key growth driver
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台驊控股 reported consolidated revenue of NT$3.358 billion in October, up 125.54% year on year and a monthly high in more than 4 years. Shipping revenue grew more than 2 times year on year on customer expansion and higher cargo volumes, making it the main growth driver.
Facts
NT$3.358 billion
Up 125.54% year on year
Consolidated revenue of 23.497 billion in the first 10 months
Up 34.02% year on year
China-Europe rail revenue of 82 million in October
Russian brewer Bochkari has asked to temporarily take over Coca-Cola HBC’s assets in Russia, accusing its parent company 可口可樂 of sponsoring sporting events that led to Russian athletes being penalized. The Kremlin said it was unaware of the request, while Coca-Cola HBC denied receiving notification.
Facts
Russian brewer Bochkari wrote to President Putin asking that Coca-Cola HBC’s assets in Russia be placed under temporary administration.
Bochkari said 可口可樂 sponsored international sporting events, leading to Russian athletes being barred from competing because of the war in Ukraine.
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said he was unaware of the takeover request.
Coca-Cola HBC is a Swiss-registered company, and 可口可樂 holds a 21% stake in it.
Coca-Cola HBC's business in Russia has been renamed Multon Partners, which produces local Russian beverage brands.
Coca-Cola HBC said it had not received any notice from Russia regarding changes to its business there.
It once signaled a retreat in tech stocks. Now this indicator is flashing yellow again! Selling pressure could hit the entire U.S. stock market.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Market fund rotation is accelerating, and the SPY-to-RSP ratio is nearing a key retracement level, signaling the risk of a retreat in tech stocks. The correlation coefficient for the 標普500 has fallen to a historic low. If the ratio falls below the lower bound and correlation rebounds, mega-cap stocks could lag, leaving the broader market exposed to selling pressure and withdrawals.
Facts
The SPY-to-RSP ratio has reached the bottom of its trading range since June 2025.
The 60-day rolling correlation coefficient between the 標普500 and the equal-weight index fell to 0.56 on Nov. 3.
The Cboe 3-month implied correlation index hit a record low of 7.19 on July 10.
After a recent sharp rise in market volatility, the implied correlation index is only 19.
SPY gives larger companies greater weight than smaller ones, while RSP assigns equal weight to each company.
輝達 falls, 超微 rises! Huang Jen-hsun probe rattles AI trade—is the market underestimating the risks ahead?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 shares fell after a probe into Huang Jen-hsun was launched, while 超微 rose after a brokerage upgraded its rating. The market is concerned that the probe risk surrounding 輝達's central role in AI could have a lasting impact, and that potential threats ahead have not been fully priced in.
Facts
輝達 (NVDA-US) fell about 4.5% premarket after its board launched an investigation related to Huang Jen-hsun.
超微 (AMD-US) was upgraded to “Outperform” by Oppenheimer analyst Rick Schafer, who set a price target of $600.
輝達's board announced Sunday that it would launch an independent investigation into whether Huang Jen-hsun had been targeted by foreign intelligence activities.
Oppenheimer expects 超微's data center revenue to surge 135% in 2027.
英特爾 (INTC-US), 邁威爾 (MRVL-US), 高通 (QCOM-US), 晟碟 (SNDK-US) and 美超微 (SMCI-US) were all down premarket.
Selling nears a record pace! 高盛: Hedge funds deleverage sharply as tech and industrial stocks come under pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
高盛 data show hedge funds are selling tech stocks at a pace near the fastest on record and deleveraging sharply, with gross leverage posting its biggest weekly drop in six months. A Nasdaq plunge and concerns about AI infrastructure sparked by the U.S. midterm elections have weighed on tech and industrial stocks, as the market enters a phase of systemic risk reduction.
Facts
Global and U.S. hedge funds' share of net sales in tech stocks during the week ended last Saturday neared a record high.
Gross leverage at U.S. fundamental long-short equity funds plunged 8.7 percentage points to 207.5%, the biggest weekly drop since March 2020.
Would Taiwan GDP growth be 3 percentage points lower if AI capital spending stopped? 凱投宏觀 warns: growth to turn negative in 2028
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
凱投宏觀 warns that AI capital spending may not be supported by revenue, forecasting a 10% decline in 2028 that would weigh on Taiwan's GDP growth and global stock markets.
Facts
A handful of major cloud service providers are expected to spend as much as $800 billion on capital investment this year, double last year's amount.
A further 10% decline in capital spending in 2028 is estimated to reduce U.S. GDP by about 0.1%.
Taiwan's real GDP growth rate next year could be about 3 percentage points lower as AI investment growth slows.
AI companies' annual revenue from external customers must grow to 10 times its current level by 2030 for the investment to make economic sense.
By the end of 2027, the 標普500 is expected to be 12% below its current level, equivalent to a 17% decline from its early-October peak.
Regulatory concerns intensify and spot ETF funds flow out as Bitcoin falls below $74,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Bitcoin fell below $74,000 amid regulatory concerns over Democrats taking control of Congress, triggering $1 billion in liquidations and massive outflows from ETFs as the market faces heightened uncertainty.
Facts
Bitcoin plunged 2.4% on Monday (9), falling below the $74,000 level.
The market sell-off triggered total liquidations of as much as $1 billion across the market.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $1.28 billion last week.
Democratic Senator Warren is expected to become chair of the Senate Banking Committee.
Ether plunged 5.8% to $2,106.
瑞波幣 (XRP) plunged 6.4%, nearing the $1 mark.
Solana fell 3.6%, dropping below $86.
Bitcoin buy orders accounted for as much as 63% of users' orders on the Pluang platform.
〈佳世達 earnings call〉Q4 operations expected to be on par with last quarter; AI server shipments to ramp up from Q2 next year and expand each quarter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
佳世達 said at its earnings call that Q4 operations would be flat compared with the previous quarter, with AI server shipments ramping up from Q2 next year. The group is strengthening its AI vision and infrastructure businesses, while expanding capacity through subsidiary 友通 to meet future demand.
Facts
佳世達 expects fourth-quarter operations to be on par with the third quarter.
佳世達's AI server shipments are expected to ramp up gradually starting in the second quarter next year.
佳世達 reported third-quarter revenue of NT$56.764 billion.
佳世達's third-quarter net profit after tax rose 118% year over year.
友通's capacity expansion is expected to boost overall capacity in Taiwan by about 25%.
友通 added 5 SMT production lines, increasing PCBA capacity by about 45%.
佳世達's net profit after tax for the first 3 quarters rose 34% year over year.
Google takes on 輝達! Two new TPUs launch—what will attract customers?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Google announced the launch of two new TPUs, the 8tx and 8i Max, aimed respectively at confidential computing and long-context processing, as it seeks to expand its challenge to 輝達. The new products are reconfigured versions of its existing architecture and are expected to ship next year, with cloud customers including 甲骨文 and Anthropic among those set to purchase them.
Facts
Google will launch two AI chips designed for specific needs: the 8tx and 8i Max.
The 8tx chip pairs with a 超微 CPU and uses chip-level encryption to improve security during data processing.
TPUs cost about 30% less than 輝達 GPUs.
Bloomberg estimates TPU sales will rise from about $12 billion this year to more than $135 billion in 2028.
Anthropic holds an option to purchase up to $150 billion worth of chips between 2028 and 2031.
Google chip chief Amin Vahdat said the new products are reconfigurations based on two processors launched this year.
永豐金控’s October monthly profit fell amid a high base of underwriting fees ending and market volatility, but cumulative profit for the first 10 months hit a record for the same period, reaching NT$38.531 billion, up 68% year on year, demonstrating strong support from its core businesses.
Facts
永豐金’s October net profit after tax was NT$1.756 billion, down 49% month on month and 27% year on year.
永豐金’s cumulative net profit after tax for the first 10 months reached NT$38.531 billion, up 68% year on year.
永豐銀行’s net profit after tax for the first 10 months was NT$20.373 billion, up 15% year on year.
永豐金證券’s net profit after tax for the first 10 months was NT$12.015 billion, up 124% year on year.
京城銀行’s net profit after tax for the first 10 months was NT$5.342 billion. After excluding certain items, it contributed NT$4.645 billion to the financial holding company’s profit.
三井化學 joins forces with 日本政策投資銀行 to acquire wafer materials maker JSR for 1.84 trillion yen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
三井化學 and 日本政策投資銀行 are teaming up to acquire major wafer materials maker JSR for 1.84 trillion yen. The deal will create Japan’s largest semiconductor materials supplier and strengthen supply-chain integration and resilience.
Facts
三井化學 and 日本政策投資銀行 have formally reached an agreement to acquire JSR Corp. for 1.84 trillion yen.
三井化學 will pay the entire acquisition price in cash, funded through a combination of bridge loans from banks, equity investment by DBJ and a new share issuance.
After the merger, 三井化學 will become Japan’s largest semiconductor materials supplier, with a target of adding about 40 billion yen in annual operating profit from value-added businesses by 2035.
同欣電 to spend NT$2.35 billion on Singapore’s Global Circuit Technology, transforming into a one-stop test and packaging services provider
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
同欣電 announced it will acquire 100% of Singapore’s Global Circuit Technology for NT$2.35 billion, aiming to integrate testing and packaging resources and transform into a one-stop service provider.
Facts
同欣電 announced that it has formally approved the cross-border acquisition and will spend NT$2.35 billion to acquire all shares of Singapore-listed 環邦科技股份有限公司.
同欣電 expects to acquire 100% of Global Circuit Technology and proceed with its subsequent privatization and delisting.
The acquisition price is 2.3 Singapore dollars in cash per share, representing a premium of about 129.31% over the volume-weighted average price during the month before trading was halted.
同欣電 aims to combine GTC’s semiconductor testing technology with its own packaging technology and transform into a one-stop integrated testing and packaging services provider.
The transaction requires approval from Taiwan’s Investment Review Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Singapore Exchange and the Singapore courts.
北基 posts EPS of NT$0.65 for the first 3 quarters, up 4.41 times; three major businesses drive revenue for the first 10 months to the second-highest level for the period
北基’s net profit after tax for the third quarter of 2026 was NT$273 million, up 4.19 times year on year.
北基’s EPS for the third quarter of 2026 was NT$0.65, up 4.41 times year on year.
In the first 3 quarters of this year, petroleum, land and construction, and green energy accounted for about 61.46%, 29.38% and 8.43% of 北基’s revenue, respectively.
北基’s revenue for October was NT$827 million, up 1.54% month on month and down 23.62% year on year.
北基’s consolidated revenue for January through October this year reached NT$11.038 billion, up 28.49% year on year.
輝達 shares fall nearly 5% before the market opens! Board investigation adds uncertainty as Jensen Huang’s future draws attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 shares fell nearly 5% in premarket trading as the company launched an investigation into espionage allegations involving CEO Jensen Huang. The market is concerned that the findings could affect leadership stability, but analysts consider Huang’s departure unlikely, saying the main impact is increased market uncertainty.
Facts
輝達’s board has launched an independent investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence activity.
Jensen Huang has admitted to employees that he was unfaithful in his marriage, but gave no details about the relationship and pledged to cooperate with the investigation.
China’s Foreign Ministry denied the related espionage allegations on Monday.
輝達 is scheduled to release its third-quarter earnings on November 17.
台積電 shares in Taiwan rose 6.5%, while 三星電子 and SK海力士 shares in South Korea rose 2.9% and 4.7%, respectively.
聯鈞 reports preliminary September profit surging more than 14 times, sees orders through the end of 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
聯鈞’s profit surged in September, supported by strong AI data center orders. With capacity continuing to expand and order visibility extending through the end of 2027, its business outlook is upbeat.
Facts
聯鈞’s net profit after tax in September was NT$156 million, up 1,460% year on year.
聯鈞’s capital expenditure is expected to reach NT$1.6 billion this year.
聯鈞’s board has authorized a NT$3 billion fundraising plan to support capacity expansion.
聯鈞’s order visibility extends through the end of 2027.
聯鈞’s optical subassembly packaging (COSA) capacity has been fully utilized for years, and capacity is set to double annually from 2024.
〈佳世達 investor conference〉Chairman Chen Chi-hung steps down as CEO, begins succession planning; future focus on group strategy and new products
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
佳世達 Chairman Chen Chi-hung will step down as CEO in November, with General Manager Ko Shu-fen taking over day-to-day operations. Chen will remain chairman and focus on group strategy and developing new products such as AI and robotics, launching succession planning and creating new growth drivers.
Facts
佳世達 Chairman Chen Chi-hung will step down as CEO starting in November.
Chen Chi-hung will remain chairman and devote more attention to the group’s overall strategy and direction.
General Manager Ko Shu-fen has been handling related responsibilities for more than half a year and is already very familiar with the group’s operations.
Chen Chi-hung will help the group develop AI-related applications and new products such as robots and quadruped robots.
The organizational adjustment reflects the company’s consistent approach and planning, with the aim of gradually launching a succession mechanism through a division of responsibilities.
The woman who entered Jensen Huang’s business circle! What is Megaspeed, founded by Alice Huang?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang has become the subject of an investigation following allegations of an affair and intelligence links. Megaspeed, founded by his partner Alice Huang, has drawn attention for importing large quantities of chips and its suspected ties to China.
Facts
Jensen Huang admitted to an affair, and 輝達’s board launched an independent investigation.
Megaspeed has imported more than $4.6 billion worth of 輝達 products.
The number of chips imported by Megaspeed exceeded the number 輝達 could account for by 50,000.
Megaspeed, founded by Alice Huang, is 輝達’s largest chip buyer in Southeast Asia.
U.S. officials received an intelligence briefing stating that Alice Huang works for China’s Ministry of State Security.
Megaspeed is linked to private equity firm Shanghai Hexi.
U.S. House members have asked Jensen Huang to attend a closed-door briefing.
Companies mentioned：輝達(NVDA-US)、Megaspeed International、第七大道(00797-HK)、Huang Le Ltd.、阿里巴巴(BABA-US)(09988-HK)、Shanghai Hexi
〈Import and export statistics〉AI-driven demand puts 36 stocks in the green! October imports, exports and trade surplus all hit monthly records
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Ministry of Finance released October trade data, with exports reaching a record $96.76 billion and marking 36 consecutive months of growth; the trade surplus also hit a record $27.88 billion. Driven by both AI opportunities and the peak export season, the outlook for the fourth quarter is optimistic.
Facts
Taiwan's October exports reached $96.76 billion, up 58.9% year on year, a record monthly high and 36 consecutive months of growth.
Taiwan's trade surplus for October reached $27.88 billion, a record monthly high.
Taiwan's October exports of information, communications and audiovisual products reached $47.60 billion, up 72.9% year on year.
Taiwan's exports to ASEAN rose 83.8% year on year in October, the largest increase among major markets.
Taiwan's imports of capital equipment reached $16.34 billion in October, surging 1.1 times year on year.
Strong EU demand lifts German exports 2% in September, beating expectations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Germany's exports reached 141.1 billion euros in September 2026, up 2% from the previous month and beating expectations, mainly driven by EU demand. Imports also grew strongly, narrowing the trade surplus. Experts said trade is supporting the economy but is not its primary growth driver.
Facts
Germany's exports reached 141.1 billion euros in September 2026, up 2% from the previous month.
Germany's September exports to EU member states rose 3.5% month on month to 80.8 billion euros.
Germany's imports rose 4.2% month on month in September to 125.5 billion euros.
Germany's trade surplus narrowed to 15.6 billion euros in September from 17.9 billion euros in August.
Germany's cumulative exports to China in the first 9 months of this year fell 13.4% from the same period last year.
嘉威's dual production bases deliver results through division of labor, as Vietnam's growing capacity boosts revenue momentum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
嘉威生活 (3557-TW) reported revenue of NT$287 million in October 2026. Although revenue fell month on month, the year-on-year decline narrowed. The company said its China and Vietnam bases have clearly defined roles, and shipments from Vietnam are gaining momentum. Along with peak-season demand in the United States and early preparations for summer orders, operations are expected to continue improving in the fourth quarter.
Facts
嘉威生活's revenue in October 2026 was NT$287 million, down 3.64% month on month and 1.18% year on year.
嘉威生活's cumulative revenue for January-October 2026 was NT$3.452 billion, with the year-on-year decline narrowing to 5.22%.
The number of containers shipped from 嘉威's Vietnam base in October was nearly 4 times that of its China base.
Original嘉威生活2026年上半年毛利率達35.52%，較去年同期提升0.27百分點。
美國零售聯合會 forecasts that U.S. holiday retail sales will rise 4.2% year on year in 2026.
All 晶華 hotels post profit growth; company may top earnings of 1 times paid-in capital for 4 straight years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
晶華 reported its third-quarter results, with after-tax net profit for the first 3 quarters rising 42.44% year on year to NT$1.435 billion. Gains recognized from the sale of its stake in Regent Hospitality Worldwide contributed to the results. Revenue and profits grew at all of its hotels, and the company may post earnings exceeding 1 times paid-in capital for 4 consecutive years.
Facts
晶華's third-quarter after-tax net profit was NT$326 million, up 9.53% year on year.
晶華's consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters was NT$5.302 billion, up 5.94% year on year.
晶華 sold a 13% stake in subsidiary Regent Hospitality Worldwide, Inc. to IHG, recognizing an after-tax disposal gain of NT$262 million.
Excluding the one-time disposal gain, 晶華's after-tax net profit for the first 3 quarters rose 16.41% year on year.
晶華's revenue for October alone reached NT$586 million, up 8.97% year on year.
晶華's revenue for the first 10 months reached NT$5.888 billion, up 6.23% year on year and a record for the same period.
晶華's cross-brand sales strategy at the Taiwan International Travel Fair (ITF) generated sales exceeding NT$100 million.
Semiconductor equipment maker 鈦昇 partners with 合庫銀 to launch employee stock trust to retain talent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
合作金庫銀行 and 鈦昇科技 signed an employee stock trust agreement to establish an employee benefits mechanism based on long-term incentives and shared growth, strengthen employees' sense of identification and solidarity, promote labor-management harmony, and support the company's sustainable development.
Facts
合作金庫銀行 and OTC-listed company 鈦昇科技 signed an employee stock trust agreement.
合作金庫銀行 has won the Financial Supervisory Commission's Employee Welfare Trust Award for 4 consecutive years.
鈦昇科技 was established in 1994 and is a well-known OTC-listed company in Taiwan.
鈦昇科技 has long specialized in automation equipment and precision manufacturing technology.
An employee stock trust combines company contributions with employee contributions, using professional trust management to help employees gradually build up company shareholdings and retirement assets.
Jensen Huang admits to affair! Hu Xijin reveals the inside story of the 'honey trap': China never asks female intelligence agents to sleep with targets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of China's Global Times, commented on the affair controversy involving 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang and female executive Huang Le. Drawing on his intelligence studies background, Hu denied that China uses honey-trap tactics, questioned whether Huang Le was a spy, and said their relationship was a genuine romance that developed in the business world. He criticized the U.S. allegations as infighting.
Facts
Hu Xijin is highly skeptical that Huang Le is a Chinese female spy, saying the two were more likely to have met and developed feelings in the business world.
Hu Xijin said Jensen Huang is highly perceptive and naturally wary of schemes by women, and would need a genuine romantic relationship.
Hu Xijin criticized U.S. public opinion for branding Huang Le a 'Chinese spy,' saying this is actually infighting in the United States.
Proactive planning for 'Healthy Taiwan': Taiwan's asthma and COPD societies hold joint annual meeting, bringing government, industry and academia together to build a comprehensive care network for chronic lung disease
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwan Society of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and the Taiwan Asthma Society held a joint annual meeting at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, bringing together industry, government and academia to discuss building a comprehensive care system for chronic lung disease, from prevention to long-term management, and to advance specialist training and improvements to National Health Insurance policies.
Facts
The Taiwan Society of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and the Taiwan Asthma Society recently held a joint annual meeting at Taipei Veterans General Hospital.
The number of people in Taiwan with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is estimated at at least 2 million.
Lin Ching-yi, deputy minister of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, said the government this year included vaccination among the health-promoting behaviors encouraged under its 'Health Coins' policy.
The proportion of COPD patients requiring emergency care has fallen to 8.5% to date.
The Taiwan Society of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and the Taiwan Asthma Society have issued Taiwan Recommendations on Vaccination for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma.
More than 六成 of COPD patients also have cardiovascular disease.
Jiang Qihui, founding chair of the Taiwan Society of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, said the asthma patient community has been active for 30 years.
Chen Liang-yu, director-general of the National Health Insurance Administration, said coverage for asthma biologics is gradually aligning with international standards.
Has Taiwan's stock market finally bottomed? Analyst laments, 'If not for the Jensen Huang affair': little chance of a rebound to 50,000 points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After a steep sell-off, Taiwan stocks rallied on the entry of the National Stabilization Fund. Analyst Lu Yu-heng said the market might have bottomed if not for external disruptions, but is likely to consolidate around 40,000 points in the short term, with a rebound to 50,000 points unlikely.
Facts
Taiwan's weighted stock index rebounded by 1,960 points on the 9th, closing at 41,661 points.
Lu Yu-heng, an analyst at 統一期貨, believes Taiwan stocks might have bottomed if not for the Jensen Huang affair.
Lu Yu-heng estimates that Taiwan stocks will have a short-term floor of around 37,800 points and a high of around 42,300 points.
The latest steep market sell-off was initially triggered by bond issues at CoreWeave.
The market has now pushed back its expectations for an interest rate hike to next June.
Buy 1 lot and receive NT$3,020! This ETF's initial distribution yield hits 14%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The headline claims that an ETF's initial distribution yield is as high as 14%, but the article itself contains only a stock market disclaimer and no substantive content.
11/9 International Evening Brief | Jensen Huang affair could spark a bear market; Trump admits deportations 'may have been too harsh' but hardliners take over the White House; U.S. Treasury interest payments of $1.36 trillion surpass defense spending
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article rounds up key international news on November 9, including espionage suspicions surrounding Jensen Huang's affair, fears of a bear market if 輝達 pulls back its financial support, Trump's foreign and domestic policy moves, U.S. Treasury interest payments surpassing the defense budget, and a surge in CoreWeave default insurance costs.
Facts
Huang Le, the woman identified as Jensen Huang's affair partner, has been alleged to be a Chinese spy, but officials have made no public identification.
輝達 has provided customers with about $300 billion in financial support over the past 3 years.
U.S. interest payments in fiscal 2026 reached $1.36 trillion, exceeding defense spending.
Was Jensen Huang infiltrated by a female spy? Anduril founder says even he must undergo security vetting because he could also “fall”!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey said during a speech in Taiwan in August 2025 that the company conducts ongoing security vetting in response to the risk of infiltration by Chinese Communist Party spies, and that even the founder is not exempt. Valued at more than NT$2 trillion, Anduril is the world’s leading defense tech startup, working to transform national defense with AI.
Facts
Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey was invited by the Taiwan AI Academy to Taiwan in August 2025 to deliver a keynote speech titled “Deterrence, Technology and the Defense of Taiwan.”
Anduril is valued at US$61 billion (about NT$2 trillion), making it the most valuable defense tech startup internationally.
Luckey stressed that security vetting should not be a one-time process but must be ongoing, because having no security concerns now does not mean there will be none in the future. Even he, as the founder, must undergo continuous security vetting.
Anduril was founded in 2017 by Luckey and several engineers and defense experts, with a focus on transforming the military capabilities of the United States and its allies through advanced technology at scale.
Anduril delivers cutting-edge AI, computer vision, sensor fusion and autonomous systems on a monthly rather than yearly basis.
Full deposit trust system launches: Taiwan Financial Asset Service Corporation partners with 第一銀行 to place rental management deposits in third-party custody
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan Financial Asset Service Corporation and 第一銀行 have launched a full-deposit trust system to protect tenants’ rights through third-party custody, addressing disputes over deposit refunds, which account for 41% of cases.
Facts
台灣金聯資產管理公司 and 第一銀行 signed a “full deposit trust” agreement.
A total of 666 nationwide residential rental dispute mediation cases were recorded in the first quarter of 2026.
Disputes over deposit refunds account for 41% of all rental disputes.
Tenants in rental management cases handled by 力興資產管理 will have their deposits placed in full in a trust account managed by 第一銀行.
Current regulations stipulate that deposits may not exceed a total of 2 months’ rent.
Taiwan Financial Asset Service Corporation began offering rental management services last October.
Rental disputes mainly involve three issues: deposit refunds, unjustified early termination of leases, and responsibility for home repairs.
Personal data of more than 690,000 people may have been improperly accessed! 易遊網 data breach revealed: What information was leaked? Could payments be affected?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Travel e-commerce platform 易遊網 has suffered a data breach that may have exposed the personal data of more than 690,000 members. 易遊網 confirmed that no sensitive financial information was involved, said it had activated defensive measures and notified the authorities, and urged consumers to guard against scams. It will also conduct a comprehensive review of its cybersecurity protections.
Facts
易遊網 detected an external network attack on its member center on Nov. 7.
More than 690,000 people were affected by the cybersecurity incident.
The leaked data may include names, email addresses, contact phone numbers and product order information.
The incident did not involve credit card numbers, security codes or member account login passwords.
易遊網’s official customer service hotline is 412-8001 (add 02 when calling from a mobile phone).
易遊網 said order data and financial transaction systems are managed separately.
易遊網 has notified the relevant authorities and police in accordance with personal data protection laws.
Test drive: Buy a Japanese-import SUV for under a million! The redesigned Mazda CX-5 has a longer wheelbase and more space—but is it better to drive?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Mazda has unveiled the all-new third-generation CX-5 in Taiwan, touting a longer wheelbase for more space, upgraded technology and retained driving enjoyment, with the price kept under a million.
Facts
The new-generation Mazda CX-5 has a wheelbase lengthened by 115mm to 2,815mm.
The Mazda CX-5 is equipped with a 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G naturally aspirated gasoline engine producing 188 horsepower.
The Mazda CX-5 is priced from NT$949,000 to NT$1,169,000 in Taiwan.
The new CX-5 has 64mm more rear-seat knee room and 29mm more headroom.
The Mazda CX-5 features a center display of up to 15.6 inches and supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Mazda CX-5 is equipped with 12 BOSE surround-sound speakers, with the subwoofer tucked beneath the trunk floor.
The Mazda CX-5 retains a minimum turning radius of 5.6 meters.
Lai Jui-lung launches Zuoying support group: “Win a majority in the council; Zuoying and Nanzih, let’s win big”—promoting a technology hub and talent housing to carry the city forward
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung launched a Zuoying support group on the 8th, consolidating campaign resources. His policy platform includes a “one airport, three centers” technology industry plan, a NT$13.2 billion National Intercollegiate Talent Center and the MRT Purple Line, aiming to boost development in the Zuoying-Nanzih area and win a majority in the city council.
Facts
Lai Jui-lung held a launch event on the 8th for support groups in Zuoying, Dashinzhuang and among Zuoying neighborhood chiefs at Zuoying Yuandi Temple.
Lai Jui-lung proposed a vision for a 24-hour international airport at sea and three centers: an AI computing applications center, a semiconductor packaging and testing center, and a National Intercollegiate Talent Center.
Lai Jui-lung and Kaohsiung’s legislators from the ruling party are jointly seeking NT$13.2 billion from the central government to establish the National Intercollegiate Talent Center.
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and National Tsing Hua University have begun offering classes at sites related to the National Intercollegiate Talent Center.
Lai Jui-lung stressed that he would work with the central government and local legislators to advance the MRT Purple Line, connecting Zuoying, Youchang and the Kaohsiung University area.
The new Taiwan Route 17 is expected to open in phases by the end of October, following challenges including coordination over military land.
Zuoying High-Speed Rail Technology Hub is set to become a base for attracting high-tech companies, with the goal of keeping their headquarters in Kaohsiung.
Is Taiwan stocks’ sharp rebound a V-shaped recovery or a dead-cat bounce? Retail investors see one foreign investor move and cry “we’ve been duped”; experts reveal 2 market sentiments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks rebounded sharply on the 9th to close at 41,661, up 4.94%. Although net selling of more than NT$94.5 billion by the three major institutional investors raised concerns among retail investors, expert Wu Chia-lung said panic selling is unlikely to last and reflects emotional swings rather than deteriorating fundamentals, making it a buying opportunity.
Facts
Taiwan stocks rose 1,960 points at the close today (the 9th), ending at 41,661, up 4.94%.
Taiwan stocks recorded trading volume of NT$837.9 billion today.
The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$94.526 billion today.
Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net sales of NT$90.056 billion today, making them the main source of net selling.
Investment trusts bucked the trend with net purchases of NT$26.748 billion today.
Can Jensen Huang still lead 輝達? Could that stock burst the AI bubble? Bloomberg opinion: Huang’s star power is fading, and a bear market may be drawing near
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
輝達’s board is investigating whether Jensen Huang was involved in a foreign intelligence operation and his admission of infidelity. While some political and business leaders have backed him staying on, a Bloomberg analysis warns that his weakened authority could lead 輝達 to scale back supplier financing, threatening AI infrastructure and market confidence.
Facts
輝達’s board announced on Nov. 8 that it had formed a committee of independent directors to investigate whether CEO Jensen Huang had become a target of a “foreign intelligence operation.”
In an internal letter, Jensen Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife but remained CEO while the investigation was underway.
輝達 has provided customers with about US$300 billion in financial support over the past three years and invested tens of billions of dollars in startups such as CoreWeave.
The cost of buying default protection on 輝達 debt has risen threefold this year, while corporate bond spreads have widened, reflecting deteriorating credit conditions.
Jensen Huang’s daughter heads the Omniverse software division, his son is on the robotics team, and his son-in-law was promoted to vice president, overseeing corporate development and financial guarantee strategies.
Huang Le, a woman linked to Jensen Huang, previously worked at Megaspeed International, which reportedly rented computing capacity to 阿里巴巴, raising national security concerns.
After Wang Hung-wei threatens to sue, “Hsieh Chin-ho apologizes!” He changes his story over the Youyicun incident, saying he mistook the person chanting for her
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
財信傳媒 Chairman Hsieh Chin-ho said he saw Kuomintang legislator Wang Hung-wei leading chants at Liaoning Night Market. Wang denied the allegation and filed a lawsuit. Hsieh later clarified that he had mistaken the voice and apologized.
Facts
財信傳媒 Chairman Hsieh Chin-ho said on the 8th that he witnessed the Youyicun incident and heard Kuomintang legislator Wang Hung-wei shout, “Our mayor, Chiang Wan-an! She wanted everyone to shout louder.”
Wang Hung-wei hit back at Hsieh Chin-ho and threatened to sue, saying she never said, “Louder.”
Hsieh Chin-ho posted an apology on Facebook on the evening of the 9th, clarifying that he mistook someone else’s voice for Wang Hung-wei’s amid the noise at the scene and expressing his apologies to Commissioner Wang.
Hsieh Chin-ho said that during last year’s major recall campaign, You Yi Cun was the only business on Liaoning Street Night Market to publicly support recalling Wang Hung-wei.
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15 Hualien brands bring their flavors to Nangang; honey-scented black tea and specialty coffee take center stage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Hualien County Government will set up a Hualien Pavilion at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 from November 13 to 16, bringing together 12 tea brands and 3 coffee businesses to promote honey-scented black tea and specialty coffee. The pavilion will combine product sales and hands-on activities to raise the international profile of Hualien’s agricultural products.
Facts
The Taiwan International Tea Expo and Taiwan International Coffee Show will take place at Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 in Taipei from November 13 to 16.
The Hualien County Government is bringing together 12 tea brands and 3 specialty coffee businesses to create the Hualien Pavilion.
The participating tea brands include 露予莊園, 谷間茶堂 and 吟軒茶坊, among 12 others.
The participating coffee businesses are 馬耀咖啡, 鄉庭有機咖啡莊園 and 瑞穗石柱有機咖啡.
The Hualien Pavilion is at Booth I區204 in Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1.
Hualien County Magistrate Hsu Chen-wei said the natural environment nurtures tea and coffee with distinctive flavors.
Hualien’s honey-scented black tea growing areas include the Wuhe Plateau in Ruisui, Chike Mountain in Yuli and Liushishi Mountain in Fuli.
Five key questions about the Huang Le case: Is she really a female spy? Where is she now? The U.S. monitored her for more than a year—why did Jensen Huang suddenly “confess to an affair”?
The New York Times revealed that U.S. officials considered Huang Le an asset passing intelligence to Beijing, and that Jensen Huang admitted to having an affair.
A top-secret memo said Huang Le was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security to gather intelligence on Jensen Huang.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Jensen Huang stressed that their interactions were normal, but U.S. officials confirmed the two were in a romantic relationship.
Minions charm Kaohsiung! 2027 Winter Wonderland opens at Love River Bay on Jan. 23; Chen Chi-mai: an international IP waterfront Walk of Fame
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government announced at a press conference on the 9th that Minions will be the theme IP for the 2027 Winter Wonderland, which will run at Love River Bay from January 23 to February 14. This is the last time Mayor Chen Chi-mai will announce the event’s featured IP during his term, and aims to reinforce Love River Bay’s status as a stage for international IP exhibitions.
Facts
The Kaohsiung City Government announced that the globally popular Minions will arrive at Love River Bay from January 23 to February 14, 2027.
This is the last time Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai will announce the theme IP for Kaohsiung Winter Wonderland during his term.
The Kaohsiung City Government spent more than two years in negotiations before successfully inviting the Minions to Kaohsiung for the first time.
Chen Chi-mai said Love River Bay is gradually becoming a “waterfront Walk of Fame” for internationally renowned IP.
Chen Chi-mai invited the public to plan a trip to Qishan during the Lunar New Year holiday and enjoy local bananas.
A 100-year-old grandmother in a wheelchair shouts, “Our mayor is Chen Ting-fei”; campaign bike ride returns to Central and Western District, showcasing a united front
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chen Ting-fei, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Tainan mayoral candidate, began a campaign bike ride today, visiting Central and Western District and other areas. She presented the “equal welfare across the six special municipalities” platform and the “3, 4, 5, 6, 7” policy blueprint, stressing industrial transformation and equal welfare. The campaign will continue through November 27.
Facts
Chen Ting-fei began a campaign bike ride today, cycling through Central and Western District and North District before returning to her home base in Central and Western District to canvass.
Chen Ting-fei joined President Lai Ching-te and Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che at the opening ceremony of TASTI 2026 Taiwan Space International Conference.
The Space Center’s rocket research and development base, scheduled to open in 2030, will be located in Shalun.
Chen Ting-fei proposed an “equal welfare across the six special municipalities” policy aimed at narrowing the welfare gap between Tainan and the other five special municipalities.
The campaign bike ride will hold a major rally on November 27 at the Changsheng Barracks in Xinying.
“Stay in Taichung Every Week, Vacation All Year” second prize draw winners announced; grand finale in December offers “52 hotel vouchers”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taichung City Government Tourism and Travel Bureau announced the winners of the second drawing in its “Stay in Taichung Every Week, Vacation All Year” hotel-stay promotion, which has received more than 1,600 entries to date. Registration remains open through November 30. In December, the promotion will award prizes including 52 hotel vouchers, while group tour incentives are also being offered to boost tourism in Taichung.
Facts
Registration for the hotel-stay prize draw will remain open through November 30.
The final drawing, scheduled for December, will award 52 Taichung hotel vouchers, a GOGORO electric scooter, an iPad and other bonus prizes and selected gifts.
Since the bonus prize draw began in September, more than 1,600 entries have been received to date.
The “Taichung Tourism 100 Highlights Group Tour Incentive” is also ongoing, encouraging travel operators to plan group itineraries featuring Taichung’s 100 tourism highlights.
The winner, Mr. Lu, stayed at 豪爵大飯店台中館.
Tourism and Travel Bureau Director Chen Mei-hsiu said the promotion had received an enthusiastic response from the public.
Su Chiao-hui joins Culture Minister Li Yuan on visit to Shihsanhang Museum, seeks NT$300 million for cultural projects: link 145 kilometers of coastline to build New Taipei’s international tourism brand
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui and Culture Minister Li Yuan visited Shihsanhang Museum. The Ministry of Culture announced the launch of the “Recreating Historical Scenes 2.0 Project” and approved NT$330 million in grants for two cultural projects in New Taipei. The initiative aims to promote the sustainable development of cultural assets through cross-sector integration and technology, while combining with the “New Crown Coast Project” to build an international tourism brand.
Facts
The Ministry of Culture announced the official launch of the “Recreating Historical Scenes 2.0 Project,” building on the results of the first phase.
The Ministry of Culture approved grants for two cultural projects in New Taipei City, with total funding of NT$330 million.
The “Shihsanhang Cultural Collections Space and Prehistoric Settlement Technology Reconstruction Project” received a grant of NT$300 million.
The “Recreating the Historical Site at the New Pingxi Coal Mine Museum Park Project” received a grant of NT$30 million.
Su Chiao-hui proposed the “New Crown Coast Project,” which will link 8 coastal townships in New Taipei to build an international tourism brand along 145 kilometers of coastline.
Su Chiao-hui is seeking to establish a national submarine museum to promote maritime cultural education.
Taiwanese archaeologist Professor Liu Yi-chang attended in person to witness a milestone for Shihsanhang Museum.
Hsinchu City school construction projects win two awards; Chien Kung High School’s new campus building recognized
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Two public works projects at Hsinchu City’s Chien Kung Senior High School and Hsinchu Elementary School won awards at the 26th Public Construction Golden Quality Awards, recognizing achievements in modern campus construction and cultural heritage preservation.
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The new junior high school building at Hsinchu City’s Chien Kung Senior High School and the restoration of the Bai Ling Building at Hsinchu Elementary School both received honorable mentions in the Excellent Quality Award category.
The new school building incorporates green architecture and low-carbon sustainable design, improves ventilation and natural lighting, and includes pedestrian-friendly spaces.
The Bai Ling Building restoration followed the principle of preserving the original appearance, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern seismic reinforcement technology.
Hsinchu City Government will raise the construction progress threshold from 60% to above 80% and include energy-saving and carbon-reduction results in evaluations
The Public Construction Golden Quality Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Taipei on Dec. 2
Wu Hsu-chih calls for unity to win, saying Zhubei residents’ needs cannot wait
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kuomintang Zhubei mayoral candidate Wu Hsu-chih said he was willing to unite all sides to defeat the Democratic Progressive Party, and thanked Han Kuo-yu and Cheng Li-wun for their support. He stressed that elections must address people’s needs, including child care and transportation, and said he would continue fulfilling his duties as a county councilor and promoting various infrastructure projects.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Jazzcalabash、ニューサントリー5、NOON、AZUL TERRACE、umeda ALWAYS、JAZZ ON TOP、CRESCENT、Pile Driver、NOON+CAFE、COOKPARK、BREEZÉ PLAZA、Dolce Art Hall Osaka
Wagyu burger GUI’S BURGER, ranked No. 7 in the world, opens its first Tokyo location! Grand opening in Azabu-Juban on Nov. 10
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Building on its recognition as the world’s No. 7, wagyu burger brand GUI’S BURGER will hold the grand opening of its first Tokyo location, “GUI’S BURGER TOKYO,” in Azabu-Juban, Minato City, Tokyo, on Nov. 10, 2026.
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No. 7 in the world
Nov. 10, 2026
No. 17 in the world
3 new wagyu producers
100% wagyu
6 wagyu producers nationwide
About 1,300 head
About 2,700 head
3,300 yen
Companies mentioned：有限会社Coltive、Humans of Wagyu、GUI’S BURGER、ニード牧場、NEED FARMS、サステナブル和牛熟、JUKU SUSTAINABLE WAGYU、霧島牛、KIRISHIMA RANCH、田中畜産、澤井牧場、神戸うすなが牧場、mementos
Celebrating the new release! Get the full 1 volume of “ATM Uncle: My Popularity Boom in Another World Won’t Stop!” completely free on キミコミ, a site where you can read popular isekai, romance and fantasy manga all in one place!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
キミコミ is offering the full 1 volume of “ATM Uncle: My Popularity Boom in Another World Won’t Stop!” completely free. The latest 3rd volume is also on sale now to popular acclaim.
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1 volume
792 yen
Volume 3
Nov. 6, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社キルタイムコミュニケーション、ARTLIM Media Co.,Ltd.、キミコミ、ヴァルキリーコミックス、コミックヴァルキリー
“Sea of Remnants” CBT to begin on Friday, Dec. 4! Latest PV depicting a world shaped by pirates, the navy and various factions also released!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
NetEase Games announced that the CBT for turn-based roguelike adventure “Sea of Remnants” will begin on Dec. 4, 2026. The latest PV depicting a world shaped by pirates and the navy was also released.
The option of “not building a home of your own.” 身の丈工務店 proposes “homes that generate income while you live in them” amid soaring housing prices
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社身の丈工務店 proposes building homes that generate income while people live in them through rental-residential properties and inn operations, including the option of “not building a home of your own” in an era of soaring housing prices.
Film depicting Greenland’s Inuit wins Grand Prix! International film competition themed around nature and adventure, “Outdoor Adventure Cinema 2026” — 21st Sapporo International Short Film Festival
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
At the 21st Sapporo International Short Film Festival, “SIKOQQINNGISAANNASSOOQ,” a film depicting Greenland’s Inuit, won the top prize in “Outdoor Adventure Cinema 2026.” The competition, held with partners including KEEN, is themed around nature and adventure.
The popular new-style horror yuri romantic comedy is now available to read for free for 3 volumes! “You Can See Me, Right? Aizawa-san” is a popular series that was nominated in the Web Manga Division of “Next Manga Awards 2026,” and its latest 6th volume has just been released!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The latest 6th volume of “You Can See Me, Right? Aizawa-san” has been released, and the series was nominated in the Web Manga Division of “Next Manga Awards 2026.” Episodes 1–3 are available to read for free on キミコミ.
PRO CLINIC Okinawa Clinic has introduced its first vaginal pressure measurement device and revamped its services to offer individualized treatment approaches based on vaginal pressure measurements for symptoms such as urinary and water leakage associated with pelvic floor muscle relaxation after childbirth or with age.
DAIHEN launches compact, portable model “SW-41D,” a digital submerged arc welding system for thick-plate welding
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ダイヘン will launch the compact, portable SW-41D on October 30, 2026, as a new model in its DIGITAL AUTOMELT series of digital submerged arc welding systems for heavy plate welding.
[AIFJ2026 Closing Report] Asia’s largest film festivals, the 2nd AI Japan International Film Festival, wraps up after drawing more than 730 works from 60 countries worldwide
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社AI Film Japan held the 2nd AI Japan International Film Festival (AIFJ 2026) at Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) in Yurakucho, Tokyo, from October 31 to November 2, 2026. More than 730 works were submitted from over 60 countries worldwide, and panel discussions featured Phil Tippett, Muneyuki Kii and others. Use of ByteDance’s Seedance, Suno, ElevenLabs and CapCut as key tools was confirmed, while efforts are underway to build an ecosystem with Alibaba Cloud, CapCut and ElevenLabs as global partners.
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More than 60 countries and regions worldwide
More than 730 total submissions
68 official selections
21 finalists
715 main festival registrants
1,500 total attendees
Approximately 2,000 people reached in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社 AI Film Japan、Tokyo Innovation Base、TIB、Tippett Studio、LOFTAPPS、LOFTai、K2 Pictures、MAPPA、BLUE RIGHTS、ホリプロ、Lifelike Capital、Techstars Japan、OMNI International AI Film Festival、Core Studio、ByteDance、Suno、日テレアックスオン、ElevenLabs、CapCut、Alibaba Cloud、CafeGroup、サイバーエージェント
AI VTuber Yumeminana to collaborate with another AI VTuber for the first time!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
It was announced that KLab株式会社’s AI VTuber Yumeminana will hold its first collaborative livestream with Chino Harusaki, an AI VTuber operated by Taiwan’s 有限会社スプリングスプレッド.
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Established in 1994
Opened a Tokyo office in 2012
Established an AI research and development division at its Japan branch in 2024
In 2026, the division launched the AI VTuber Chino Harusaki project
『声グラクリスマス2026』visual unveiled! Advance ticket sales open through November 15!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
『声グラクリスマス2026』 is set to be held on December 19 at the Science Hall of the Science Museum in Tokyo. The casts for the daytime and evening performances have been announced, and advance ticket sales are open through November 15.
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Price: ¥7,000 (tax included)
Advance ticket lottery applications are being accepted through November 15 (Sunday) at インフォスチケット.
TOCHU releases sale price trends for studio apartments in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward: about ¥40.92 million for units no more than 10 years old, with rents up about 5.3% in 2 years
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社TOCHU has published a column explaining sale price trends and rent changes for studio apartments in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward. Units no more than 10 years old sell for about ¥40.92 million, while rents have risen about 5.3% in 2 years.
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The company’s data on completed sales and purchases (51 cases)
Prices hold at about ¥26.92 million even for properties 21–30 years old
Monthly rents also rose by about ¥4,700 over 2 years
內政部消防署 issued a closure notice for the major fire in Zhongshan Road, Tucheng District, New Taipei City, reminding the public to stay away from the warning area.
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Baoshan Second Reservoir into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan and Emei townships in Hsinchu County and the East, North and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City. It urged residents along the banks to take care and stay away from the riverbed.
Heavy rain advisory (New Taipei City, Taipei City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, saying that under the influence of the northeast monsoon, some areas of New Taipei City and Taipei City could see localized heavy rain today. The public was urged to watch for sudden downpours and strong gusts.