Kaohsiung Christmas Life Festival opens on the 13th, bringing markets and music to shopping districts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The “2026 Kaohsiung Christmas Life Festival” opens at Central Park on the 13th, with themed markets, music performances and illuminations scheduled for 5 consecutive weekends. The event is partnering with 義大利經濟貿易文化推廣辦事處 and inviting 30 shopping districts to take part, aiming to link the districts and boost year-end spending.
Anthropic unveils new AI models ahead of IPO, boosting speed and cutting costs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Anthropic unveiled 2 new AI models, Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2, on the eve of its IPO. They are up to 30% faster and cost 20% less. The company plans to raise US$100 billion in its initial public offering in November.
Facts
up to 30% faster
costs are down 20%
US$8 per million input tokens
US$40 per million output tokens
plans to hold its IPO during the week of Nov. 16
IPO fundraising of up to US$100 billion
valuation expected to fall from as high as US$2 trillion
valuation is still expected to exceed US$1 trillion
Winners of 30th Taiwan-France Cultural Award announced: Yang Shu-chuan and Mathieu Haussmann honored
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The winners of the 30th Taiwan-France Cultural Award were announced: Yang Shu-chuan, honorary professor at 淡江大學, and Mathieu Haussmann, director of 法國遠東學院台北中心.
Facts
2 recipients
over 40 years
spanning 30 years
authored more than 20 works on French-language teaching and culture
Lawmakers question ban on renting large venues for election rallies; Cho Jung-tai pledges review
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker Wu Ping-jui questioned an executive order banning large venues, such as Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, from being rented for election rallies, saying it creates unfairness. 行政院 Premier Cho Jung-tai pledged to coordinate with central and local governments and announce which venues can be rented to ensure fairness.
“Blue Planet III” special screening: Da Pei and producer discuss marine life
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Taipei preview screening of the documentary “Blue Planet III” was held at the Showtime Cinemas in Taipei Dome. Producer Jonny Keeling and host Li Peiyu, known as Da Pei, shared behind-the-scenes stories from filming and discussed marine life.
California voters reject billionaire tax measure as tech moguls’ big spending against it pays off
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
California voters rejected Proposition 40, the first billionaire-tax ballot measure of its kind in the United States. The measure would have imposed a one-time tax of 5% on the net worth of about 200 billionaires. Tech leaders poured huge sums into opposing it and succeeded.
Taiwan’s total population in October was 23.204 million, marking 34 consecutive months of decline
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Interior Ministry statistics showed that Taiwan’s total population stood at 23.204 million at the end of October, down 9,251 from September and marking 34 consecutive months of decline. People aged 65 and older made up 20.79% of the population, putting Taiwan in the super-aged society category.
Facts
23.204 million people
There were 8,035 newborns in October
A total of 77,481 babies were born from January to October this year
China conducts area-denial drills in the western Pacific; Koo Li-hsiung says they undermine Indo-Pacific peace
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Defense Minister Koo Li-hsiung said China conducted drills in the western Pacific involving the Liaoning aircraft carrier group and area-denial operations, with the aim of undermining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu said the PLA and China Coast Guard had deployed more than a hundred vessels.
Chiang Chi-chen asks voters to be his stand-ins and backers; Ho Hsin-chun again invites Tsai Ing-wen to visit Taichung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
KMT Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen appealed to the public to serve as his stand-ins and backers. DPP Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun is planning joint campaign events with Shen Po-yang and again invited former President Tsai Ing-wen to visit Taichung. Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim will also attend campaign rallies.
Truck hits motorcycle at Taichung’s Dali intersection; rider dies after being taken to hospital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A traffic accident occurred in Dali District, Taichung City, when a heavy truck driven by a 56-year-old man surnamed Chang turned left and collided with a motorcycle ridden straight through by a 40-year-old woman surnamed Hung. Hung died of her injuries after being taken to the hospital. A breath test showed Chang had not been drinking.
China extends 2-month suspension of export controls on rare earths and other items ahead of Trump-Xi APEC summit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ahead of the Trump-Xi APEC summit, China announced a 2-month extension of measures including the suspension of export controls on rare earths and tariff exemptions for U.S. goods, through January 2027. The USTR also extended relevant Section 301 tariff exclusions and the suspension of port fees on ships.
Facts
Suspension extended for another 2 months
Through January 10, 2027
Starting November 11, 2026
Additional 24% tariffs
Retain the 10% additional tariff rate on U.S. goods
E-cigarette use among adolescents stands at 5.1%; Double 11 online sales conceal illegal pitfalls
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Health Promotion Administration warned that online tobacco purchases during Double 11 may conceal illegal pitfalls, noting that e-cigarette use among adolescents stands at 5.1%. It stressed that e-cigarettes are a category of tobacco-like products that are completely banned, and violators will be fined.
Facts
E-cigarette use among adolescents remains at 5.1%
Fell from 8.8% in 110 to 5.1% in 114
An estimated at least 40,000 adolescents are still using e-cigarettes
Financial sector invested NT$32.4 billion in fintech last year; banks accounted for 7成, while insurance saw strong growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
金融總會 released its 2025 survey of financial technology investment in the financial sector, showing a total of NT$32.411 billion, up 2.76% year over year. The banking sector led with 73.9% of investment, while the insurance sector ranked second after a 27.8% annual increase. Investment budgets for 2026 are projected to rise to NT$48.35 billion, up 49.18% year over year.
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NT$32.411 billion
Up 2.76% year over year
Accounted for 73.9% of the total
Up 27.8% year over year
Accounted for 12.6% of the total
NT$23.706 billion in systems, software and hardware spending
NT$6.53 billion in research and development investment
Fintech workforce reaches 17,178 people
Fintech investment budget for 2026 is NT$48.35 billion
Groundbreaking for volleyball and recreation center in Tainan's Syuejia District; set to open in 117
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ground was broken for a volleyball and recreation center in Syuejia District, Tainan. The project has a total budget of NT$330 million and is expected to be completed and open in Minguo 117, providing space for volleyball training and a range of sports activities.
Pesticide violation found in Indonesian green coffee beans; 20 metric tons intercepted at border
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
食藥署 announced the latest border inspection results, reporting that about 20 metric tons of noncompliant products were intercepted. Carposulfan, a pesticide, was detected in Indonesian green coffee beans imported by 金車股份有限公司; dioxin levels exceeding the limit were found in Chinese mitten crabs imported by 福隆廣運貿易有限公司; and a noncompliant sweetener was detected in cassava products imported by 台灣司麥爾食品股份有限公司. All the products must be re-exported or destroyed.
Hsinchu city council candidate accused of vote-buying and fake address change; released on NT$60,000 bail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A candidate surnamed Yun for the Indigenous mountain district seat in Hsinchu City's 7th electoral district is suspected of vote-buying and falsely changing voter addresses. After an investigation by the Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office, the candidate was released on NT$60,000 bail.
Australia to introduce mandatory safeguards in response to AI agents breaching websites
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Australian government announced mandatory AI safeguards requiring AI companies to report incidents of misconduct or cybersecurity breaches and independently assess frontier models, in response to security vulnerabilities involving AI agents breaching websites.
National Sun Yat-sen University professor Hung Tzu-sheng wins Education Ministry academic award; radar technology can measure heartbeat remotely
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hung Tzu-sheng, a Siwan Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at 國立中山大學, received the Ministry of Education's 70th Academic Award for his research achievements in original radar, 4D sensing and next-generation communications technologies. The self-injection-locked radar (SIL) he developed can monitor physiological signals remotely. His team has accumulated more than 80 patents worldwide, and companies including 日月光 have adopted its technology.
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.
World in Focus》Has election defeat ended the “Emperor's New Clothes” act? Has the “Make America Great Again” MAGA movement reached its end?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Teacher Holmes has shifted from a MAGA supporter to a critic, accusing the movement of incompetence and corruption. With Republicans suffering a crushing defeat in congressional elections, commentators predict a devastating blow to MAGA, but its core supporters continue to reject reality.
Facts
Teacher Holmes (Elizabeth Holmes) was once actively involved in the MAGA movement. Two years ago, Trump celebrated his return to the center of power at a party near her home.
In this election, Republicans seeking reelection were swept away by a blue wave of Democrats, its scale something few had anticipated.
After the Republican Party lost the congressional elections, commentators predicted that MAGA would face a reckoning, with one calling it “an extinction-level event on the scale of an asteroid impact.”
Despite predictions of a reckoning, MAGA’s most ardent supporters are not yet ready to accept that outcome.
Are US chip export bans merely for show? Huang Le uses an “阿里巴巴 contract” to secure NVIDIA GPUs, exposing Southeast Asian data centers’ role in a smuggling detour
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Financial Times reported that Huang Le, who had an affair with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, promoted Southeast Asian data center projects to Chinese investors under the pretext of working with 阿里巴巴, claiming they could secure NVIDIA GPUs. Huang Le previously worked at Singapore-based Megaspeed, which is suspected of chip smuggling. The company also sought investment through financial dealings with 阿里巴巴 and is now under investigation in multiple countries.
Facts
The US believes Jensen Huang had an affair with Huang Le, who was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security.
Megaspeed is under investigation in multiple countries over suspected chip smuggling but denies illegal transactions.
NVIDIA shares plunged 4% in early trading after the board announced an investigation into the reports.
Funds run by Huang Le, a partner at 上海和熙投資管理, have not updated their annual performance figures since 2022.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the allegations of espionage of being baseless smears and slander.
Trump confirms he may appear alongside Xi Jinping and Putin. Why China insists on controlling the meeting format: a look at the 3 sides’ calculations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
US President Trump confirmed that he expects to hold a trilateral summit with Chinese and Russian leaders during APEC in Shenzhen to discuss Iran, nuclear weapons and the Russia-Ukraine issue. Beijing insists on controlling the meeting’s agenda, while Washington favors flexible dialogue. The sides face disagreements and negotiations over nuclear parity and the trade backdrop.
台達電’s October revenue topped NT$70 billion for the first time, reaching NT$74.666 billion, up 30.1% year on year and setting a record. The stock hit the daily limit for 2 consecutive sessions. Chairman Cheng Ping is bullish on AI data center demand and expects Q4 revenue and gross margin to both exceed Q3, with operations continuing to grow next year.
Facts
台達電’s consolidated revenue for October reached NT$74.666 billion, setting a new monthly record.
台達電 shares hit the daily limit for 2 consecutive days on record revenue, locking at NT$1,275.
Data center-related business already accounts for nearly half of 台達電’s total revenue.
台達電 Chairman Cheng Ping expects fourth-quarter revenue to be higher than third-quarter revenue.
台達電’s global renewable electricity usage rate reached 91% in 2025.
A challenge to 台積電! Japan’s “national chip team” Rapidus hits a key technology snag, putting its 2-nanometer mass production target at risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japanese semiconductor startup Rapidus is months behind schedule on 2-nanometer mass production after failing to produce functional SRAM cells, putting its original March 2028 production target at risk. Although the Japanese government continues to provide more than 2 trillion yen in funding, technical bottlenecks and internal differences over yield expectations are making it harder to catch up with competitors such as 台積電.
Facts
The Japanese government is investing more than 2 trillion yen to foster semiconductor startup Rapidus.
Rapidus has yet to successfully produce a functional static random-access memory (SRAM) cell.
Rapidus’ 2-nanometer mass production target is at risk, with the engineering team at least several months behind schedule.
Rapidus outside director Yoshimitsu Kobayashi hopes the initial mass production yield will reach at least 80%.
台積電’s second Japan factory is expected to begin mass production using the 3-nanometer process in 2028.
Explainer: Is a Taiwan-style unification plan taking shape? 260 experts and scholars launch a “Cross-Strait Peace Initiative,” calling for negotiations on a final political arrangement
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former KMT legislator Ting Shou-chung and 260 experts and scholars have launched the “Cross-Strait Peace Initiative,” planning to hold its founding assembly on the 12th, the anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth. The initiative advocates negotiating a final political arrangement to pursue peace.
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Former KMT legislator Ting Shou-chung and 260 experts and scholars jointly launched the “Cross-Strait Peace Initiative.”
The “Cross-Strait Peace Initiative” plans to hold its founding assembly on the 12th, the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth.
The initiative prioritizes peace, opposes war and confrontation, and seeks to reduce cross-strait hostility through dialogue.
The initiative aims to negotiate a final political arrangement between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, creating lasting peace and shared prosperity for their people.
Lei Qian, chairwoman of the Women's League, is the spokesperson for the “Cross-Strait Peace Initiative.”
Ting Shou-chung believes the shadow of the US-China hegemonic struggle is ever-present, and that elements within the US deep state are willing to turn the Taiwan Strait into a scene of hell on earth through proxy wars.
The slogan of the “Cross-Strait Peace Initiative” is “Peace, Struggle, Love Taiwan.”
三井化學 to acquire JSR for 1.84 trillion yen, reshuffling the semiconductor materials landscape; targets 40 billion yen in additional profit by 2035
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
三井化學 announced it will acquire JSR for 1.84 trillion yen and integrate their semiconductor materials businesses, targeting an additional 40 billion yen in profit by 2035.
Facts
三井化學 announced it will jointly acquire JSR with 日本政策投資銀行 in a transaction worth 1.84 trillion yen.
三井化學 plans to take control of all voting rights in JSR and include JSR in its consolidated financial statements.
JSR ranks No. 2 globally in photoresist market share. Its photoresists for extreme ultraviolet processes include chemically amplified and metal-based types.
三井化學 expects its semiconductor materials business to rank among Japan’s largest after the merger and is aiming for an additional 40 billion yen in profit in fiscal 2035.
三井化學 plans to borrow a 1.64 trillion yen bridge loan from its main banking partners to fund the transaction.
JSR was delisted in June 2024, when JIC Capital acquired the company through a tender offer.
三井化學 has registered an ordinary share offering of up to 150 billion yen, with the proceeds to be used to repay part of its bridge loan.
Do black-frame glasses tend to slip after prolonged wear? Kimura Takuya tries on this “Bollington frame” and shares his verdict: lightweight in hand and doesn’t slip at all
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japanese eyewear brand OWNDAYS has launched its “BACK in BLACK” black-frame collection, with global ambassador Kimura Takuya appearing in a live-action ad filmed without CG. The featured OB2033G-6A model uses a Bollington-style frame, is priced at NT$3,790, and has earned Kimura Takuya’s praise.
Facts
Japanese eyewear brand OWNDAYS recently launched its new “BACK in BLACK” black-frame collection.
The featured model Kimura Takuya wore on camera is OB2033G-6A.
The featured style uses a “Bollington frame,” combining elements of Boston and Wellington frames.
The featured glasses are priced at NT$3,790.
Kimura Takuya said the glasses are very comfortable to wear, do not slip at all and feel lightweight in hand.
The collection comes in 5 natural-material finishes: piano black, mineral black, black tortoiseshell, horn black and woodgrain black.
The ad emphasizes that it uses no CG compositing, with everything built and filmed on location.
Peace of mind for students and parents! Hsu Hsin-ying unveils a new education blueprint to improve school commute safety and educational resources
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Hsu Hsin-ying has unveiled a forward-looking education policy covering big-data forecasts of enrollment needs, expansion of senior high and vocational schools, dedicated school buses, and stronger education in remote areas, aiming to improve the educational environment.
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On the 10th, KMT Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Hsu Hsin-ying unveiled a forward-looking education policy focused on “safe schooling and individual development.”
Hsu Hsin-ying advocates integrating household registration, student enrollment and housing development data to use big data to regularly forecast enrollment needs in each school district.
Hsu Hsin-ying proposed expanding Liujia Senior High School and Hukou Senior High School by adding classes, and tracking the progress of projects such as Zhubei Experimental High School.
To improve safety for students traveling to and from school, a “Happy School Commute Shuttle” will be planned to connect existing buses, intercity coaches and school buses.
For education in remote areas, the plan is to promote cross-school collaborative learning, remote classrooms and shared teaching staff.
For special education, the plan is to assess the need for aides for students with disabilities, itinerant counseling and cross-disciplinary services.
Black Friday sales extended by two weeks for the first time! 好市多 draws a shopping frenzy as members rush to upgrade for deals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
好市多 announced that this year’s Black Friday shopping event will be extended for the first time, through Dec. 6, and that Black Diamond members will get early entry each morning. The move has sparked lively discussion among members about earning membership fees back through spending rewards and snapping up out-of-stock products.
Facts
好市多’s Black Friday shopping event will be extended to two weeks for the first time this year, running from Nov. 23 to Dec. 6.
Black Diamond members can enter early at 7:30 a.m. every day during the Black Friday shopping event.
Gold Star and Business members can enter starting at 8:30 a.m. during the Black Friday shopping event.
One online user calculated that buying $75,000 worth of products and combining two 2% rewards would earn $3,000, enough to cover the membership fee.
An online user said on social media that upgrading to a Black Card before Nov. 15 appeared to come with a free shopping bag.
A famous Taiwanese amusement park has fallen on hard times! Visitors lament the deserted grounds: “The rides are old like a haunted house, and tickets aren’t cheap”; even locals no longer go
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei’s 雲仙樂園 has drawn heated discussion over aging facilities and ticket prices, with visitors divided in their assessments. Established in 1967, the park has now shifted to a nature and ecology leisure area, retaining only a few paid activities such as boating, and visitors must take a cable car to enter.
Facts
雲仙樂園 is located in Wulai District, New Taipei City, and was established in 1967.
Visitors must take an aerial cable car to enter 雲仙樂園.
雲仙樂園 once had artificial amusement facilities, including a swimming pool and an ice rink.
Activities such as boating and archery in the park require an additional fee.
The park’s buildings have long been affected by dampness, making moss and weathered patches common.
An online user posted on Threads about their first visit to 雲仙樂園.
Shen Boyang proposes raising Culture Points eligibility to age 30: 1200 points a year to make arts and culture part of young people’s everyday lives
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Shen Boyang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate, has proposed expanding Culture Points support by raising the age limit for youth subsidies from 22 to 30 and granting 1200 points annually, with the aim of promoting access to arts and culture and developing local industries.
Facts
Shen Boyang has proposed expanding Culture Points support, arguing that eligibility should extend to age 30.
Taipei residents aged 23 to 30 would each receive 1200 Culture Points a year.
The Culture Points program currently run by the Ministry of Culture is for young people aged 13 to 22.
Shen Boyang previously proposed the “Parent-Child Companion Card,” which provides 600 points per month to children and teenagers aged 0 to 18.
蔡一愷 is the spokesperson for Shen Boyang’s campaign office.
富士軟片 announced its financial results on Nov. 9, raising its full-year revenue forecast to 3.59 trillion yen on strong sales of medical equipment and semiconductor materials. Despite a sharp increase in profit from its electronics business, it kept its full-year operating profit forecast unchanged at 365 billion yen, citing falling revenue from office equipment and rising costs.
Facts
富士軟片 raised its full-year revenue forecast for the year ending March 2027 by 30 billion yen to 3.59 trillion yen.
富士軟片 kept its full-year operating profit forecast unchanged at 365 billion yen.
富士軟片’s electronics business operating profit rose 51.3% year over year in the first half.
富士軟片 plans to invest about 10 billion yen in expanding tape production capacity during fiscal years 2026 to 2028.
富士軟片’s tape production capacity will rise to about 5 times its fiscal 2025 level.
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang has been embroiled in controversy over an extramarital affair and allegations that an associate, Huang Le, was a spy. He apologized to his family but not to the United States or the woman involved. Hu Xijin analyzed the strategy behind Huang’s statement, saying Huang would be treated leniently because of his business value.
Facts
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang wrote to employees on Nov. 8, acknowledging an extramarital affair and apologizing to his family.
U.S. intelligence officials allege that Huang Le, a former senior executive at Singapore’s Megaspeed who was close to Jensen Huang, was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security.
Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of the hawkish Chinese Communist Party newspaper 《環球時報》, commented that Jensen Huang’s apology statement was “full of hidden meaning.”
輝達’s board said there is currently no reason to believe national security or company secrets were leaked, and Jensen Huang will remain CEO.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded that claims of Chinese espionage were pure speculation and slander.
After the news broke, 輝達 shares plunged more than 6% at one point after the market opened on the 9th.
Taiwan stocks swing, but investors keep buying the dip! Monthly investment plans for 0050 and 0056 both hit record highs, while 0050 drew in NT$144 billion in just 6 days
Japan still cannot accept a female emperor: Is the myth of the emperor’s “unbroken imperial line” historical fact or legend?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japan’s revised Imperial House Law took effect on Oct. 24, 2026, allowing male members of former branches of the imperial family to be adopted to secure the succession, while rejecting a female emperor—a reflection of the vast gap between public opinion and political conservatives.
Facts
Japan’s revised Imperial House Law officially took effect on Oct. 24, 2026.
The revised Imperial House Law allows male-line male descendants aged 15 or older from former branches of the imperial family to be adopted by current members of the imperial family.
Japan’s House of Councillors passed the amendment on July 17, with 184 votes in favor and 57 against.
Japan has had 8 female emperors across 10 reigns in its history.
A poll in May 2019 found that 79.6% of respondents supported allowing a woman to become emperor in the future.
U.S. blockade of Iran escalates again: “Operation Iron Gate” expands from sea to land, intercepting weapons, supplies and funds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Trump said Iran’s military capability had been effectively dismantled, as the U.S. military launched “Operation Iron Gate” to expand its land and sea blockade. Although the United States and Iran have begun talks and Trump is optimistic about a peace agreement, the two sides have fundamental differences over sanctions relief and nuclear restrictions. The conflict could end in the near term, but a long-term agreement is still needed to ensure allies’ security.
Facts
U.S. President Trump said in a public statement on Nov. 9 U.S. Eastern Time that Iran’s military capability had effectively been crippled.
The U.S. Central Command officially launched a new enforcement mechanism called “Operation Iron Gate” over the weekend.
“Operation Iron Gate” aims to intercept weapons, dual-use technology, sanctioned goods and illicit financial flows crossing Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea.
Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed met with Trump at the White House around Nov. 9, U.S. Eastern Time.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said some of Iran's conditions were “absurd and completely unrealistic.”
NT$52.3 billion in underground money flows exposed! National Police Agency launches pre-election nationwide crackdown, busting 21 election betting operations in 9 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The National Police Agency launched a nationwide crackdown ahead of the nine-in-one local elections, busting 21 election betting operations in 9 days and exposing underground money flows totaling as much as NT$52.3 billion. The move aimed to combat illegal gambling during the election period and protect the fairness of the elections.
Jhu Jian and 石二鍋 lose out! Taiwan's most popular hot pot chain champion is “this brand”; diners praise its good service, consistent quality and generous portions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
According to the popularity rankings by 網路溫度計DailyView from October to November 2026, 海底撈火鍋 retained the top spot among Taiwan's hot pot chains with 15,515 mentions, earning praise for its consistent quality and good service. 石二鍋 and Rouduoduo placed second and third, respectively, highlighting fierce market competition but a clear advantage for the leading brands.
Facts
石二鍋 ranked second in the hot pot chain reputation rankings over the past month, with 10,585 mentions.
狂一鍋 originated in New Taipei City and specializes in Taiwanese-style hot pot and made-to-order stir-frying at the table.
築間幸福鍋物 offers dozens of specially blended soup bases and serves customers late into the night, until the early morning.
鼎王麻辣鍋 established its leading position with its signature spicy hot pot and pickled cabbage and pork belly hot pot served together in a divided pot.
Try the job before deciding whether to apply! Ministry of Labor's “Workplace Experience Recruitment” lets applicants try the work before interviewing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Labor's Northern Branch is promoting workplace-experience recruitment in partnership with companies including Studio A and 麥味登, allowing middle-aged and older job seekers to try the work before interviewing, address concerns about physical demands and improve job-matching efficiency.
Ms. Jiang, 60, overcame concerns about physical demands through the workplace-experience recruitment program and was successfully hired, demonstrating the employment stability of middle-aged and older workers.
Middle-aged and older job seekers can find workplace-experience recruitment events and support resources through the “45+ Employment Resource Network” or its hotline.
The 3 most trustworthy zodiac signs! They always keep their promises; the top-ranked one would rather endure hardship than break their word
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article introduces the three zodiac signs considered most trustworthy in folk beliefs, highlighting their promise-keeping traits and noting that the top-ranked one would rather endure hardship than break their word.
Facts
The article states that folk beliefs do not represent this website's position.
International debate》Have you heard of “浙江稠州銀行”? Xi Jinping is using this obscure small bank to supply Putin with weapons…
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Independent researcher Tvarozna said 浙江稠州銀行 was frequently the recipient in about 3,500 transactions and is suspected of helping Russia procure sanctioned goods. Though a local bank, it has become embroiled in international controversy.
Facts
After analyzing documents, independent researcher Tvarozna said 浙江稠州銀行 was the recipient bank appearing most often in Russian fund transfers.
Funds routed through 浙江稠州銀行 were used to purchase Chinese goods in violation of Western sanctions.
The goods purchased included items with potential military applications.
浙江稠州銀行 was founded in 1987 and originated in Yiwu, Zhejiang.
Researcher Tvarozna described the bank as a small local institution that seemed to come out of nowhere yet handled a large volume of financial activity.
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Will Japan allow nuclear weapons into its ports? Ishin proposal challenges “Three Non-Nuclear Principles” as government considers emergency exception
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and Ishin no Kai began consultations in November 2026, aiming to revise the three national security documents by the end of the year. The discussions focus on possible exceptions to the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles” and strengthening defense capabilities involving drones and AI to address geopolitical threats.
Facts
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and Japan Innovation Party began security policy consultations on Nov. 10, 2026.
Ishin no Kai advocates strengthening “visible nuclear deterrence,” following the European approach.
The government is considering putting into a document the view that nuclear weapons may be brought into the country in an emergency, as an exception to the principle of “not introducing nuclear weapons.”
The revision will be completed 1 year ahead of the original schedule.
The government is considering using AI to speed up data processing and keep track of battlefield conditions in real time.
Participants in the consultations included Yasuto Hamada, chair of the LDP's Security Research Commission, and Seiji Maehara, chair of the Japan Innovation Party's Security Research Commission.
In 2010, Katsuya Okada said that in an emergency, the temporary port call of vessels carrying nuclear weapons would have to be allowed.
9 border inspection violations! King Car coffee beans exceed pesticide limits; Chinese mitten crabs contain excessive dioxin
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The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration released a list of 9 products that failed border inspections, including King Car coffee with excessive pesticide residues, Chinese mitten crabs with excessive dioxin and Indonesian shrimp crackers containing an unauthorized sweetener. The products must be returned or destroyed, and the importers will face intensified inspections.
Facts
Green coffee beans from Indonesia declared by 金車股份有限公司 were found to contain 0.02 ppm of the pesticide carbaryl, violating the rule that it must not be detected.
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration has subjected 金車股份有限公司 to intensified border sampling inspections, with a sampling rate of 20% to 50%.
Indonesian cassava product—shrimp-flavored crackers—declared by 台灣司麥爾食品股份有限公司 was found to contain 0.03 grams per kilogram of the sweetener cyclamic acid.
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration said the failure rate for inspections of Indonesian grain-based prepared foods over the past six months was 2.2%.
Chinese mitten crabs declared by 福隆廣運貿易有限公司 were found to contain 4.1 picograms of dioxin per gram of wet weight, exceeding the limit of 3.5 picograms.
Original食藥署自96年7月3日起對中國的中華絨螯蟹採逐批查驗，抽驗比例為100%。
Australian rose collagen bear gummies declared by 永馥特好國際股份有限公司 were found to contain 0.007% of the sweetener steviol glycosides.
After eating, should you “soak the dishes first or wash them right away”? Japanese experiment reveals the right way to wash dishes; bacteria could multiply 70,000 times if you get it wrong
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Japanese research has found that leaving dishes to soak for a long time can encourage bacterial growth, with bacteria potentially multiplying 70,000 times, and dishwashing detergent may not remove them completely. Experts recommend washing dishes promptly; if soaking, add dishwashing detergent and limit the time to 2-3 hours. They also suggest adjusting the water temperature and using less running water to save energy and water.
Facts
An experiment by Japan's Research Center for Hygiene and Microbiology found that under certain conditions, soaking dishes for about 10 hours could increase the number of bacteria to about 70,000 times the original level.
Even after careful washing with dishwashing detergent and a sponge, the experiment found an average of about 100,000 bacteria remained on each piece of tableware.
Lowering the water heater temperature from 40℃ to 38℃ could save about 1,500 yen in gas costs per year, based on the estimated conditions.
Letting hot water run continuously for 5 minutes while washing dishes could use about 60 liters of water.
Washing dishes in a basin of water could cut water use and gas costs by about half compared with leaving the faucet running.
U.S. stocks stage a broad rally, but 輝達 is left crying alone! Semiconductor stocks recover; expert points to 1 phenomenon: the chip world's class monitor is stuck standing at the front of the classroom
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All 3 major U.S. stock indexes staged a broad rally, and semiconductor stocks rebounded across the board, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surging 6.85%. 輝達 bucked the trend, falling 4.22% to a nearly seven-month low; expert Ye Yushuo likened it to “the chip world's class monitor being made to stand at the front of the classroom.”
Facts
All 3 major U.S. stock indexes closed higher, driving Taiwan stocks to open up more than 1,200 points.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surged 6.85% in a single day, with nearly the entire industry chain advancing.
輝達 fell 4.22% against the trend, closing at its lowest level in nearly seven months.
AMD shares surged more than 13%, making it one of the semiconductor sector’s top performers.
Trump said in the White House press briefing room that the United States does not appear to need to take military action against Iran at this time.
Could refusing to countersign free health insurance for seniors hurt the pan-Green camp in the election? Cho Jung-tai’s latest response candidly acknowledged a “tight race”: public backlash is a concern.
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Cho Jung-tai responded to concerns that the policy of “refusing to countersign free health insurance for seniors” could hurt the pan-Green camp’s election prospects, saying bluntly that the race is tight and emphasizing that the public has already developed negative feelings about the issue. The response came against the backdrop of the nine-in-one elections.
Ji Fan’s view: Could Jensen Huang lose his CEO position?
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輝達’s board has launched an investigation into whether CEO Jensen Huang became a target for foreign intelligence because of an extramarital affair. Huang has admitted to being unfaithful and apologized, but denied leaking confidential information. The board has no current intention of replacing him, but stressed that his future will be decided based on the results of an independent investigation, to safeguard corporate governance and shareholder interests.
Facts
輝達’s board will investigate whether Jensen Huang became a target of foreign intelligence operations.
Jensen Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife and apologized to his family, colleagues, the board and shareholders.
The board said there is currently no reason to believe that U.S. national security or 輝達’s confidential information has been compromised.
Alice Huang, an executive linked to Jensen Huang, is suspected of providing information to the Chinese government.
Jensen Huang’s letter did not name the person involved in the affair or admit to leaking confidential information.
Companies mentioned：輝達、Nvidia、APcore Global Education
Pan-Blue camp leads in six poll categories; Chiang Chi-chen takes a pragmatic, reason-based approach.
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A poll released by the Kuomintang caucus showed Chiang Chi-chen leading Ho Hsin-chun in six indicators. His team emphasized a pragmatic, reason-based appeal as it continues to seek the trust of city residents.
Facts
Kuomintang candidate for Taichung mayor Chiang Chi-chen leads Democratic Progressive Party candidate Ho Hsin-chun by 10.2 percentage points in poll support.
On the measure of who is favored to win, 46.9% backed Chiang Chi-chen, compared with 21.3% for Ho Hsin-chun.
Some 38.4% of respondents said Chiang Chi-chen would be best able to govern Taichung.
The poll found that 41.7% viewed Chiang Chi-chen favorably on long-term development, higher than Ho Hsin-chun’s 25.5%.
[The Journalist] 輝達 loses NT$6 trillion in market value overnight! Jensen Huang owns just 3.58%—is a Wall Street boardroom battle beginning?
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輝達 CEO Jensen Huang has become embroiled in an affair and espionage scandal, triggering shareholder lawsuits, an FBI investigation and calls for congressional hearings, while sending the stock sharply lower. The episode has exposed corporate governance risks behind 輝達’s high margins and its strategic vulnerability amid U.S.-China tech competition.
Facts
輝達 shares fell 4.3% against the trend, wiping out about US$190 billion in market value in a single day.
Shareholders sued 輝達 and Jensen Huang in federal court in San Jose, California.
Jensen Huang beneficially owns only 3.58% of 輝達 shares.
3 senior Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives called on Jensen Huang to give a closed-door briefing to Congress on Nov. 18.
輝達 reported revenue of US$215.9 billion and a gross margin of 71.1% in fiscal 2026.
輝達 announced a US$2 billion investment to support the expansion of AI cloud computing company CoreWeave.
President Trump said the FBI is investigating the matter and that he has spoken with Jensen Huang.
Do seniors aged 65 get half-price high-speed rail tickets? “10 hidden perks” offer fares at 49% of the regular price, free shuttle buses, and complimentary snacks and drinks.
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This article brings together common discounts and easily overlooked travel benefits offered by 台灣高鐵, explaining fare reductions for senior, student, early-bird and season tickets, as well as TGo membership benefits, free shuttle buses and business-class services, to help travelers compare options and choose the best-value way to travel.
High-speed rail early-bird tickets offer tiered discounts on one-way full-fare standard-class reserved seats for designated trains, with fares as low as 65% of the regular price.
A total of 7 high-speed rail stations currently offer free express bus connections: Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi and Tainan.
TGo members can redeem 2 coupons each month for 88%-price standard-class reserved seats on designated trains.
Children under 115 centimeters tall, or children at least 115 centimeters tall but under 6 years old who can provide proof of age, may ride the high-speed rail for free if they do not occupy a seat.
Your health insurance card is not just for doctor visits! “10 hidden benefits” include free teeth cleaning, health checks and counseling—missing out could cost you.
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The Health Promotion Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare offers publicly funded preventive health services. In 2026, it added testing for Helicobacter pylori, covering benefits such as adult health checks, cancer screenings, teeth cleaning and psychological counseling, while also promoting the digital features of the National Health Insurance Express app.
Facts
In 2026, a one-time free Helicobacter pylori test was also added for people aged 45 to 74.
People aged 13 and over can receive an NHI-covered dental cleaning once every six months.
People aged 15 to 45 can receive subsidies for up to 3 psychological counseling sessions each.
Adult preventive health services have been expanded to people aged 30 and over starting in 2025.
Publicly funded hepatitis B and C screening has been expanded to people born before Republic of China year 75 who are under 80.
Emperor Taizong of Tang ordered the killing of the beautiful young man his son loved! The crown prince mourned him and built a tomb, then lost the throne.
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Emperor Taizong of Tang ordered the killing of Chengxin, a court musician favored by his eldest son, Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian was devastated and suspected his younger brother Li Tai of seeking the throne, eventually leading to a rebellion case. Li Chengqian was deposed, reduced to commoner status and exiled, where he died.
Facts
Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, ordered the execution of Chengxin, the court musician beloved by Crown Prince Li Chengqian.
After Chengxin died, Li Chengqian built a tomb for him in the palace, put up a portrait, granted him a posthumous official title and ordered palace attendants to pay their respects morning and evening.
Suffering from a foot ailment and worried that his younger brother, Prince Li Tai of Wei, was favored, Li Chengqian feared losing his position as crown prince and began to contemplate rebellion.
In the 17th year of the Zhenguan era (643), Li Chengqian’s rebellion plot was exposed by He Gan Chengji, and he was subsequently deposed and reduced to commoner status.
Emperor Taizong ultimately chose Prince Li Zhi of Jin as crown prince, rather than Prince Li Tai of Wei, who had contested for the throne.
International debate》Could Trump’s Cabinet face investigations and impeachment? With Democrats in control of Congress, subpoenas will become the next battleground!
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After Republicans lost their congressional majority, Democratic lawmakers were divided over whether to impeach Trump, but some Cabinet officials, such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, could become targets of investigations or impeachment. Once Democrats gain a majority, they will have the power to issue subpoenas. Trump will retain presidential veto power for the next 2 years, limiting Democrats’ ability to reverse his policies through legislation and setting the stage for conflict between the two sides.
Facts
After Republicans lost their congressional majority, some Cabinet officials could become targets of investigations or impeachment.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is one of the Cabinet officials who could become a target of investigation or impeachment.
Democrats will have the power to issue subpoenas once they gain a majority.
Garcia, who could become chair of the Oversight Committee, advised officials to hire good lawyers.
Trump will retain presidential veto power for the next 2 years.
Explainer》Does a rooftop metal-sheet addition count as an illegal structure? Meet “these 4 conditions” and it’s legal! No building permit needed, and no need to fear being reported.
To add a sloping roof to keep rain off the rooftop of an old apartment building, the structure must meet conditions including a ridge height of no more than 2.1 meters, eaves no higher than 1.8 meters, open sides and noncombustible materials to be exempt from a building permit.
Taipei City requires applicants seeking approval for a rooftop sloping roof to prevent leaks to obtain written consent from the owners of every floor directly below it, and to have an architect certify its structural safety.
The rooftop platform is shared property of all residents in the building. If someone builds on it without the neighbors’ consent, the neighbors may seek demolition under the Condominium Administration Act.
Even old existing illegal structures will be prioritized for demolition if they are deemed to threaten public safety, obstruct escape routes or have been divided into rental suites.
Rumors swirl around Chen Yu-cheng’s campaign! Claims that he joined the DPP and received vote-allocation support from the KMT prompt an urgent denial.
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Chen Youcheng, a Taiwan People's Party candidate for city council in Taipei's Neihu and Nangang districts, has recently faced election rumors, including false claims that he had joined the Democratic Progressive Party and received vote-allocation support from the Kuomintang. Chen issued an urgent post refuting the allegations, stressing that he remains committed to serving voters regardless of party affiliation, and urging supporters to help dispel the rumors and canvass for votes amid a fierce pan-blue versus pan-green race.
Facts
Chen Youcheng is a Taiwan People's Party candidate for city council in Taipei's Neihu and Nangang districts.
Rumors have claimed that Chen Youcheng has joined the Democratic Progressive Party.
Rumors have claimed that Chen Youcheng received vote-allocation support from the Kuomintang and is certain to win.
Chen Youcheng suspects that rumors he joined the Democratic Progressive Party stem from confusion caused by similar names and occupations.
Chen Youcheng said the Kuomintang has nominated the maximum number of candidates for the Ganghu electoral district and previously imposed a ban on candidates appearing on campaign platforms.
Explainer: Which 4 mountains make up Taipei's “Four Beast Mountains”? Many people know only Elephant Mountain; here are the names and origins of the other 3.
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This article introduces Taipei's Xinyi District Four Beast Mountains—Elephant Mountain, Lion Mountain, Leopard Mountain and Tiger Mountain—explaining the origins of their names, their historical former name “Xikou Mountain,” and the features of each mountain. It notes that after the Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station opens in 2026, visitors will be able to hike the Four Beasts Ridge Trail and visit them all in one trip.
Facts
The Four Beast Mountains lie on the southeastern side of the Taipei Basin and are part of the Nangang Mountain Range. They comprise Elephant Mountain, Lion Mountain, Leopard Mountain and Tiger Mountain.
The Four Beast Mountains got their name because, viewed from below, their peaks resemble the heads of animals such as tigers, leopards, lions and elephants.
Before 1945, the Four Beast Mountains were known as “Xikou Mountain.”
The Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station on the eastern extension of the Taipei Metro Xinyi Line officially opened on August 30, 2026.
Elephant Mountain provides habitat for Taipei tree frogs and fireflies, preserving a natural woodland environment near the city.
Before Taipei reorganized its administrative districts in 1990, the Four Beast Mountains were part of Songshan District.
鴻海集團 subsidiary Tai Yang halts trading from Nov. 10! TWSE says material information is pending; find out when trading will resume
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鴻海集團 subsidiary 台揚科技 halted trading from Nov. 10 because material information is pending. The company suffered heavy losses in 2024 and has been placed under full-cash-delivery trading rules, so investors should watch for further announcements.
Facts
台揚科技 shares have been suspended from trading since Nov. 10.
台揚科技 suspended trading because the company has material information pending announcement.
台揚科技 posted an after-tax loss of about NT$1.15 billion in 2024.
台揚科技 has capital of about NT$1.086 billion.
台揚科技 was reclassified as a full-cash-delivery stock by the TWSE on March 18, 2025.
Technology lets the world see Taiwan's culture and understand Taiwan. VIS brings Taiwan to the world through an English-language presentation.
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臺北市VIS國際實驗教育 School began a tour of the United States and Canada in late October. CEO Huang Li-chi spoke to international political and business leaders in Ottawa, promoting the idea of introducing Taiwan to the world through cultural education and engaging with them through the bestseller “Discover Taiwan with the World.”
Facts
VIS CEO Huang Li-chi attended the “Taste of Taiwan” event in Ottawa on Oct. 29 and delivered a speech entirely in English.
More than 100 Canadian political, business and diplomatic figures attended Huang Li-chi's event.
The VIS tour of the United States and Canada included Toronto, New York, Ottawa, Los Angeles and Irvine, and lasted 7 days.
The domestic edition of the bestseller “Discover Taiwan with the World” was published by 有理文化, while the overseas edition was released by U.S.-based Stone Tower Press.
In its first week on sale, “Discover Taiwan with the World” topped the overall bestseller charts at 誠品 and 博客來.
VIS students Hsiao Yu-fan and Kuan Ruo-chiao shared their experiences taking the Discover Taipei course at an exchange event in Toronto.
Huang Li-chi is a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching (FCCT) and a lifelong Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).
AI boom drives global expansion! 美光 to invest $31 billion in Singapore; progress on new Taoyuan plant draws attention as labor and management return to the negotiating table on Nov. 17
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美光 announced a $31 billion expansion in Singapore, while construction of its new Taoyuan plant has been put on hold amid labor negotiations. 美光 said its operations in Taiwan are normal and that it will continue talks with the Taoyuan union, with the next meeting scheduled for Nov. 17.
Facts
美光's 2 investments in Singapore total as much as $31 billion.
Given the uncertainty surrounding labor negotiations, 美光 has largely put construction of its new Taoyuan Fab 11E plant on hold.
Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng personally attended the 3rd round of negotiations between 美光 and the Taoyuan union.
美光 will invest about $24 billion to build a new advanced wafer fab in Singapore.
美光's other advanced HBM packaging plant in Singapore represents an investment of about $7 billion.
美光's cumulative investment in Taiwan has exceeded NT$1.6 trillion.
美光 is developing a new employee compensation calculation system to make bonus amounts public and transparent.
Bo Yang's all-English interview riddled with errors? Hong Kong commentator points out word-choice and grammar mistakes: unprofessional and revealing his hand
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A Hong Kong commentator criticized Democratic Progressive Party legislator Bo Yang for word-choice and grammar errors in an all-English interview, saying his performance lacked professionalism and revealed his political hand.
Dai Lian poll: Chang San-cheng leads in Taoyuan support by 4.1 percentage points; Huang Shijie fares poorly in electability for 1 reason
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A Dai Lian poll shows Chang San-cheng leading in support in Taoyuan by 4.1 percentage points, but Huang Shijie said Chang's electability is far lower because of 1 factor.
Check before booking a group tour! Taiwan travel agencies have had their licenses revoked, dissolved or suspended; see the latest list of 71
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The Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications released its latest list of changes in the travel industry on Nov. 2. It showed that 12 travel agencies had their licenses revoked or canceled, 36 had suspended operations, 2 had their security deposits seized, and 21 had dissolved. The move serves as a reminder to check an agency's operating status before booking for the Christmas and New Year travel season, to protect your rights.
Facts
The Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications updated its list of travel-industry changes for year 115 on Nov. 2.
A total of 12 travel agencies have had their licenses revoked or canceled this year.
Original慶祥旅行社、草屯旅行社、跳跳島在地日常旅行社等12家業者遭廢照或撤照。
The security deposits of 華達旅行社 and 原得旅行社 were seized.
A total of 21 travel agencies were approved for dissolution or notified of dissolution by the competent authorities, and had their tax registrations canceled.
A total of 36 travel agencies were listed as having self-reported suspensions, suspensions reported by the competent authorities, or extended suspensions.
The Tourism Administration reminded travelers to check in advance that agencies are legally registered and operating, to avoid harm to their rights.
The public can check travel-industry and insurance information through the Tourism Administration's administrative information website.
How much do military personnel, public servants and teachers lose without lifetime pensions? Lee Lai-hsi reveals cuts to retirement benefits and market turmoil; 1 reason he will back “this person” in the 2026 election
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Lee Lai-hsi, former chairman of the National Association of Civil Servants, criticized pension reform for military personnel, public servants and teachers, saying it had stripped them of dignity and security. He rejected the personnel director's claim that people were leaving because the economy was doing well, and urged voters to support 2026 candidates who value the rights of military personnel, public servants and teachers.
Facts
At the end of 2025, the Legislative Yuan passed the “Stop Cutting Pensions” bill in its third reading, halting annual reductions in the income replacement rate for retired public servants and teachers.
Su Chun-jung, director of the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration, said the strong economy over the past 2 to 3 years was why civil servants were resigning.
Lee Lai-hsi said that under the future individual-account system for civil servants, people who live past 84 will have no security once their accounts are depleted.
In a Facebook post on Oct. 10, Lee Lai-hsi lamented that cuts to retirement benefits had cost people their financial freedom.
Hualien County Magistrate candidate Yu Shu-jen supports halting cuts to public servant and teacher pensions, seeking a balance between security and the fund's sustainability.
Older people won't have to pay National Health Insurance premiums anymore! 18 counties and cities announce automatic full payment without application; see extra subsidies from every county and city
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The Executive Yuan's decision not to countersign amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act has stalled central government subsidies, while local health insurance subsidy programs continue to operate. Nantou, Hualien and other areas have introduced automatic payments for people 65 and older without income limits; the 6 special municipalities impose income thresholds, while Miaoli, Pingtung and other counties plan to expand subsidies next year.
Facts
On the 6th, the Executive Yuan announced it would not countersign amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, temporarily stalling the proposed law requiring full central government subsidies for health insurance premiums for people 65 and older.
People 65 and older in Nantou, Hualien, Hsinchu City, Chiayi City and the outlying islands do not have to meet income requirements to receive free health insurance coverage.
A common subsidy cap across counties and cities is NT$826 per person per month, saving up to about NT$9,912 a year.
Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin instructed the Social Affairs Department to study a plan, hoping to lower the eligible age for subsidies from 80 to 65 starting on New Year's Day next year.
Pingtung County will also eliminate the income cap starting next year, expanding the subsidy to people aged 65 and older.
Health insurance subsidies for older residents in the six special municipalities are based on comprehensive income tax rates; those whose rates are too high are ineligible.
Premier Cho Jung-tai said he was willing to negotiate further with the Legislative Yuan, noting that the measure would add about NT$40 billion in annual spending.
Explainer》Why are flight times different on outbound and return trips? It’s not because the pilot is flying too slowly! Many people don’t know the real reason
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This article examines why outbound and return flights on the same route take different amounts of time. The main cause is the tailwind and headwind effects of high-altitude jet streams, along with seasonal, routing and operational factors. On the 星宇航空 Taichung–Tokyo route, the scheduled times differ by 80 minutes.
Facts
The scheduled flight time for 星宇航空 flight JX314 from Taichung to Tokyo Narita Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes, while the return flight, JX315, is scheduled to take 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Jet streams are mainly located at altitudes of about 8 to 14 kilometers above the ground, with an average wind speed of about 177 kilometers per hour.
When a plane encounters a 100-kilometer-per-hour tailwind and has a true airspeed of 800 kilometers per hour, its ground speed reaches 900 kilometers per hour.
After the Northern Hemisphere enters winter, the temperature difference between the north and south widens, usually strengthening upper-level westerly winds and jet streams.
Labor insurance annuity payments are set to rise! Benefits for these 9 groups will increase by 6%, adding “NT$1,498 a month”; see when and how payments will be deposited
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The Bureau of Labor Insurance under the Ministry of Labor estimates that in 2027, cumulative CPI growth will meet the threshold for an approximately 6% increase in labor insurance annuity benefits for 9 claim-start years, benefiting more than 1.07 million workers. Experts recommend combining deferred claims with voluntary labor pension contributions to boost retirement income.
Facts
In 2027, cumulative increases for labor insurance annuity benefits for 9 claim-start years are expected to exceed the statutory 5% adjustment threshold, bringing automatic benefit increases to more than 1.07 million retired workers.
Based on the estimated maximum adjustment of 5.99%, someone who originally received NT$25,000 a month would receive NT$26,498 after the adjustment, an increase of NT$1,498 per month.
Workers covered by the new labor pension system are encouraged to make voluntary contributions of “6%” regularly. The full contribution is excluded from that year’s taxable income, and contributors also share in labor pension fund returns.
The total number of workers making voluntary labor pension contributions across Taiwan has surpassed 1.583 million, with an overall contribution rate of 20.13%.
The labor pension fund’s average return over the past 5 years was 10.28%; its return through July this year also reached 24.58%.
For the Public Service Pension Insurance (PSPI), benefits for 6 claim-start years are also expected to cross the threshold, benefiting about 14,000 public servants and teachers.
中國信託產險 board members mobilize to experience anti-fraud VR technology and safeguard policyholders’ assets
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Board members and senior executives of 中國信託產險 took part in an anti-fraud seminar hosted by 刑事警察局, using VR to experience scam scenarios and improve their ability to identify fraud, while strengthening frontline measures to prevent scams and protect customer assets.
Facts
中國信託產險 and 刑事警察局 held an anti-fraud seminar and VR scam-scenario experience event.
中國信託產險 Chairman Wang Chih-cheng stressed that experiencing scam traps through VR’s first-person perspective can strengthen fraud-prevention capabilities.
Cases have occurred overseas in which AI face-swapping and deepfake technology were used to trick victims into transferring money, causing losses of NT$800 million.
中國信託產險 has set up the official short code “68818” to send official notifications, including electronic policies and OTPs, by text message.
中國信託產險 ranked among the top 26%–50% of firms for the second consecutive year in the Financial Supervisory Commission’s 2026 fair customer treatment evaluation.
Explainer》Retirement savings aren’t just labor insurance and labor pensions! Workers have a “third pot of money” averaging nearly NT$80,000, which many have forgotten to claim
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Ministry of Labor statistics show that more than 16,000 claims were filed for continued retirement pension contributions in the first half of 2025, with an average amount of nearly NT$80,000. The Bureau of Labor Insurance stressed that employers must continue contributing 6% for retirees who return to work, and claims can be filed after an interval of 1 year without resigning.
Facts
More than 16,000 claims for continued retirement pension contributions were filed in the first half of 2025.
The average claim for continued retirement pension contributions in the first half of 2025 was nearly NT$80,000.
When a worker returns to employment after retirement, the employer must contribute at least 6% of the worker’s retirement pension each month.
Workers may apply for continued retirement pension contributions as long as at least 1 year has passed between their 2 claims.
In an updated explanation in April 2026, the Bureau of Labor Insurance said people can apply online for continued retirement pension contributions using methods such as mobile phone authentication.
The Ministry of Transportation announced that starting in May 2026, the age for older drivers to renew their licenses will be lowered to 70, and a TPASS transit rebate program will be introduced to encourage people aged 70 and older to surrender their licenses and use public transportation. They can receive up to NT$1,500 in subsidies per month.
Facts
The Ministry of Transportation will implement a new license-renewal system for older drivers starting May 31, 2026, lowering the age threshold for mandatory periodic renewals from 75 to 70.
People aged 70 and older who choose to stop driving cars or riding motorcycles can voluntarily surrender their licenses. Those who qualify can apply for TPASS public transit rebates of up to NT$1,500 per month for up to 2 years, totaling a maximum of NT$36,000.
For drivers aged 75 and older who commit traffic violations that cause accidents, the Ministry of Transportation plans to require, starting December 31, 2026, that eligible drivers pay for and complete practical driving training at a driving school before they can renew their licenses.
To apply for TPASS transit rebates, applicants must be at least 70 and voluntarily surrender all driver’s licenses in their name. Those who hold both car and motorcycle licenses must surrender both.
Eligible older people who use a Senior Citizen Card or a Disability Card to ride qualifying public transportation can receive a 50% rebate on eligible fares.
Phone suddenly shows “No Service”? You may be targeted by a fake cell tower! Chinese national sends a barrage of interference signals, knocking tens of thousands of phones offline in Tokyo’s Ginza every day
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Tokyo police arrested Yu Hai, a Chinese national suspected of transmitting interference signals in Ginza. He allegedly used an IMSI catcher to disrupt phone service in an attempt to send phishing texts, causing 18 victims to lose a total of 4 million yen.
Facts
The Security Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department arrested Yu Hai, a 31-year-old unemployed Chinese national, on suspicion of violating the Radio Act.
The suspect used a device called an “IMSI catcher” to transmit radio signals, disrupting mobile phone service within a radius of about 500 meters.
The suspect intended to send phishing scam texts by exploiting vulnerabilities in the 2G authentication system.
The interference signals caused about 10,000 phones to lose service each day.
Since January 2025, 18 Chinese nationals have fallen victim to the scams, losing a total of about 4 million yen.
Explainer》Why can people still get cancer when their annual health checks are normal? Health Promotion Administration reveals “1 key blind spot” that many overlook
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The Health Promotion Administration explained the difference between general health checks and cancer screenings, stressing that cancer screening is still necessary even when health checks are normal. In 2026, testing for Helicobacter pylori to screen for stomach cancer will be added, and age eligibility for screening for the five major cancers will be expanded. The public is urged to get screened regularly to reduce mortality.
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General adult health checks are mainly intended to detect risks of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease at an early stage.
Starting in 2026, the government will add publicly funded Helicobacter pylori testing, offering people aged 45 to 74 one free stool antigen test in their lifetime.
Regular fecal occult blood tests every 2 years can reduce colorectal cancer deaths by about 40%.
Publicly funded lung cancer screening is available to women aged 40 to 74; men aged 45 to 74 with a family history of lung cancer; and heavy smokers aged 50 to 74.
CA125 tumor marker test results may be false positives or false negatives, and factors such as pregnancy and menstruation may also cause levels to rise.
Get ready to strike it rich by year-end! These 3 zodiac signs will see their fortunes turn around in December, with career benefactors and windfalls from side jobs
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According to a report shared by mainland Chinese media outlet 《搜狐網》, the Dragon, Rabbit and Monkey signs will see their fortunes improve in December 2026. Dragons will get help from benefactors and see a career breakthrough; Rabbits will gain unexpected money through connections and female benefactors; and Monkeys will make a fortune through creativity and side jobs.
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3 zodiac signs are expected to see their fortunes improve in December 2026: the Dragon, Rabbit and Monkey.
The Dragon sign will see its luck with benefactors gradually strengthen in December, creating an opportunity to restart a long-stalled partnership deal.
The Rabbit sign’s financial fortunes in December will hinge on female benefactors and connections built over time.
The Monkey sign is expected to receive good news about windfalls and side jobs in December, with creative ideas potentially turning into extra income.
The article cites mainland Chinese media outlet 《搜狐網》 as its source.
Tech in Focus》 AI data centers emerge as a high-risk industry after the elections! Delayed projects, relocations or rising costs could reshape the industry landscape?
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After the U.S. midterm elections, Democratic candidates won and several ballot measures restricting data centers passed. eToro strategist Akona warned that the industry faces high risks, which could lead to project delays, relocations or higher costs and reshape the industry landscape.
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eToro global market strategist Akona said data centers are among the industries facing the most evident risks after the U.S. midterm elections.
37 ballot measures restricting data centers have passed, and 6 more are expected to pass.
Democratic candidates who took a hard line won several races, and dozens of ballot measures passed.
The July decline in tech stocks has already reflected some potential impact, but the risks have yet to be fully priced into stocks.
This article compiles 六 benefit payments that people aged 65 and older in Taiwan can apply for, detailing eligibility and restrictions on combining benefits such as Labor Insurance, National Pension and the farmers’ allowance. It also compares senior citizen allowance amounts across the six special municipalities and notes that some proposed increases have not yet taken effect.
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To claim Labor Insurance old-age pension benefits, applicants must have at least 15 years of Labor Insurance coverage, or a combined total of at least 15 years of National Pension and Labor Insurance coverage at age 65.
The National Pension old-age benefit is calculated using the 2026 Formula A; 10 years of coverage entitles recipients to about NT$5,421 per month.
The full farmers’ allowance currently pays NT$8,110 per month.
The living allowance for low- and middle-income seniors is paid at two levels: NT$8,329 and NT$4,164 per month.
Among the six special municipalities’ 2026 senior citizen allowances, Taoyuan City pays the most at NT$2,500 per person, followed by Taichung City at NT$2,000.
The basic old-age guarantee pension is NT$4,049 per month and applies only to people who were already 65 when the National Pension program began in October 2008.
The Huang Renxun affair scandal is not over! Shareholders accuse 輝達 of concealing “this matter” and file a class-action lawsuit seeking damages
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輝達 shareholders filed a class-action lawsuit against 輝達 and CEO Huang Renxun on November 9, accusing them of concealing a relationship with someone suspected of ties to Chinese intelligence and the associated national security risks. The incident sent 輝達 shares down 4.3%, wiping out more than US$190 billion in market value. The company has launched an internal investigation.
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輝達 shareholders filed a class-action lawsuit against 輝達 and Huang Renxun in federal court in San Jose, California, on November 9 U.S. Eastern Time, accusing them of misleading shareholders.
The lawsuit alleges that 輝達 concealed Huang Renxun’s relationship with Huang Le, a former executive at Megaspeed, and the associated national security concerns.
輝達 shares closed down 4.3% on the day the complaint was filed, wiping out about US$190 billion in market value.
The New York Times reported that U.S. authorities have determined Huang Le is a Chinese intelligence operative.
Huang Renxun has admitted to 輝達 employees that he was unfaithful to his wife, and 輝達 announced it would launch an investigation.
The real gap between Su Qiaohui and Li Sichuan? Jaw Shaw-kong reveals a frightening “hidden data” scenario in New Taipei polling: KMT warned to take note
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Jaw Shaw-kong analyzed polling in the New Taipei area for the local elections, revealing hidden data that showed a real gap between Su Qiaohui and Li Sichuan, and warning the Kuomintang of potential risks.
Huang Renxun’s affair sparks spy suspicions! Interior Ministry assisting with national security investigation; MAC warns that sexual entrapment is a classic CCP tactic
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輝達 CEO Huang Renxun has become embroiled in an affair and espionage controversy, drawing the attention of national security agencies. The Interior Ministry is assisting with the investigation, while the Mainland Affairs Council stressed the need to guard against CCP use of sexual entrapment. The Foreign Ministry said there is no evidence to determine that he is a spy.
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輝達 (NVIDIA) CEO Huang Renxun has become embroiled in an affair scandal involving someone suspected of Chinese espionage who has visited Taiwan.
Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang said the ministry is actively assisting national security agencies with the case.
Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng said using women to obtain intelligence is a classic CCP tactic and that the government has always taken seriously the need to guard against infiltration by CCP spies.
The Mainland Affairs Council said it was not appropriate to comment at this stage on the Huang Renxun case because the relevant facts and evidence are still being clarified.
Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said he has no evidence at hand and no authority to investigate, so he cannot confirm whether the person in question is a spy.
Kenting coral restoration takes the international stage! 台達 partners with IUCN on the world’s first application of the ocean STAR metric
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台達 showcased its sustainability achievements at COP31 and CBD COP17, presenting smart microgrid technology and announcing its collaboration with IUCN on the world’s first application of the ocean STAR metric to coral restoration. The goal is to conserve more than half of Pacific coral species by 2030.
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台達 has participated in the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31) for 19 consecutive years.
台達 and IUCN announced the world’s first application of the STAR metric to coral restoration and conservation assessments.
台達 aims to conserve more than half of Pacific coral species by 2030.
台達’s global renewable electricity use reached 91% in 2025.
台達 has met its RE100 target in 32 countries.
台達 has attended a total of 22 meetings under the two environmental conventions to date.
Huang Renxun photographed coming and going with Huang Le! How did a Chinese spy enter Taiwan? Foreign Ministry responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
輝達 CEO Huang Renxun has drawn attention over his close relationship with Huang Le, a Singaporean businessman suspected of involvement in Chinese espionage. Huang Renxun has publicly apologized and launched an internal investigation. The Foreign Ministry confirmed Huang Le entered Taiwan legally but declined to disclose the purpose of the visit. National security agencies are investigating, and the U.S. Congress has also asked Huang Renxun to brief it on safeguards.
Facts
Huang Renxun wrote to employees on the 8th, admitting that he was unfaithful to his wife.
U.S. intelligence officials suspect that Huang Le, a former executive at Singaporean company Megaspeed who was close to Huang Renxun, was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security.
Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said Huang Le complied with the rules when entering Taiwan but declined to disclose the purpose of the visit.
輝達’s board announced that a committee of independent directors would be formed and outside lawyers hired to investigate whether Huang Renxun had become a target of a foreign intelligence operation.
A résumé of Huang Le circulating online indicates that he previously served as an assistant to the president of 匯豐私人銀行部 and as a vice president in the business division of 中信證券.
A relevant House committee has asked Huang Renxun to give a closed-door briefing to Congress on November 18.
Chiang Wan-an and Lai Ching-te lose! He is the Taiwanese political figure with the most online buzz: strong expertise, diligent questioning and high favorability
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A survey by Net Worth Observatory of online buzz around political figures from mid-October to early November 2026 found that Taipei mayoral hopeful Shen Boyang and Chiang Wan-an took the top 2 spots with about 736萬 and 629萬 mentions, respectively, far ahead of other central and local candidates.
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Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral hopeful Shen Boyang generated about 736萬 online mentions from October 11 to November 9, 2026, ranking No. 1.
Kuomintang Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an generated about 629萬 online mentions over the same period, ranking No. 2.
President Lai Ching-te generated about 84萬6,627 online mentions, ranking No. 3.
Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu generated about 60萬9,126 online mentions, ranking No. 4.
Former Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je generated about 47萬3,352 online mentions, ranking No. 6.
Former Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching had a favorability impact score of 2.57, the lowest among the top 10.
Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral hopeful Ko Chih-en generated about 52萬6,835 online mentions, ranking No. 5.
台鐵 announces major new policy! New ticket-purchase rules take effect nationwide today, 11/10: See how the changes compare with the latest 高鐵 rules
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台鐵公司 implemented new ticket-purchasing rules on November 10, extending the cutoff for booking same-day tickets from 30 minutes to 5 minutes before departure and lifting the limits on ticket quantities and types under the app’s “multiple tickets on one device” feature, aiming to give passengers greater flexibility and convenience.
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台鐵公司 announced that a new ticketing system will officially take effect on Nov. 10.
After the new system takes effect, the same-day booking deadline will be extended to 5 minutes before the train's scheduled departure.
台鐵 is also upgrading the ticket pickup and management features for “multiple tickets on one device” in its official “台鐵 e訂通” app.
The new system removes restrictions on ticket types and the number of tickets for accompanying passengers when picking up “multiple tickets on one device.”
The 高鐵 T-EX mobile ticketing app now allows reservations for trains departing within 30 minutes.
The APEC 2026 summit is set to be held in Shenzhen. The Presidential Office has delayed announcing its representative because of the complexity of the host-side arrangements. The Foreign Ministry and Mainland Affairs Council stressed that they will stand firm and demand that China honor its commitments, ensuring Taiwan's equal and dignified participation.
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APEC 2026 Economic Leaders' Week will be held in Shenzhen, China, with the leaders' summit scheduled for the 18th and 19th.
The Presidential Office has delayed announcing its economic leaders' representative because of the complexity of China's host arrangements and potential obstacles.
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Deputy Foreign Minister 陳明祺 said Taiwan would demand corrective action if China deviates from its commitments, conventions and rules.
Mainland Affairs Council head 邱垂正 stressed that Taiwan would not back down because of China's obstruction or pressure, and would not give up participating in this APEC meeting.
Black garlic chocolate wins world gold! 寓馥 claims 4 golds and 14 awards in its first year
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Luxury chocolate brand 寓馥 won 2 golds, 2 bronzes and 3 special awards at the 2026 International Chocolate Awards World Final. It has amassed 4 golds and 14 awards in its first year, showcasing the international competitiveness of Taiwanese ingredients.
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寓馥 won 2 golds, 2 bronzes and 3 special awards at the 2026 International Chocolate Awards World Final.
The creation “醺蜜沉香” won a world gold medal, a special recipe award and a special ingredients award.
GIS-KY to mass-produce high-power laser packaging this quarter, reach full capacity by mid-next year; key mobile process to boost Q4
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
GIS-KY will begin mass production of high-power laser packaging this quarter. A new mobile phone project drove October revenue to 130億元, boosting fourth-quarter operations. The company is planning to reach full capacity by mid-next year and conduct a cash capital increase.
Facts
GIS-KY expects to begin small-volume production of high-power laser-source packaging this quarter.
GIS-KY's October revenue jumped to around 130億元, returning to the 100億元 mark.
GIS-KY has announced about 80億元 in approved capital expenditures so far this year, with about 40億 to 50億元 going toward laser packaging.
GIS-KY expects to reach full capacity between the end of the second quarter and the start of the third quarter next year.
GIS-KY's Micro Display for AR projection, developed by a British company it invested in, is expected to begin shipping in small volumes in the fourth quarter of this year or the first quarter of next year.
〈Stocks in Focus〉Coherent surges after raising forecast, lifting more than 10 optical communications stocks to limit-up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A raised forecast from optical communications giant Coherent sent its shares soaring, driving a second consecutive day of gains for Taiwan's optical communications supply chain. Several stocks, including 聯亞, hit limit-up, as institutional investors cited strong AI demand and order visibility, while analysts warned of valuation risks.
Facts
Coherent expects first-quarter revenue next year to reach US$2.37 billion, up 15.9% quarter over quarter and 49.9% year over year.
Coherent's adjusted earnings per share came to US$2.09, beating market expectations.
Coherent expects revenue to grow by more than six tenths in fiscal 2027.
Coherent shares jumped 16.79% on Monday.
10 leading stocks, including 聯亞, 華星光 and 波若威, briefly hit limit-up.
Coherent's order visibility already extends through 2027 and into 2028.
Institutional investors said that they are still net sellers of several optical communications stocks.
Analysts urged investors to watch for excessive price-to-earnings ratios and avoid chasing prices higher.
Setback in challenge to 台積電! Key technology hurdles stall Japan's Rapidus; 2-nanometer chip mass production at risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Japanese startup chipmaker Rapidus has delayed 2-nanometer mass production after failing to successfully manufacture SRAM cells. Although the government has provided more than 2 trillion yen in funding, technical bottlenecks and particle-control issues have put the project behind schedule, fueling concern that it will miss its 2028 target.
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Rapidus has yet to produce a functioning static random-access memory (SRAM) cell.
Rapidus had planned to mass-produce advanced chips by March 2028, but is now behind schedule.
The Japanese government has officially approved more than 2 trillion yen (about US$13 billion) in state funding for Rapidus.
Rapidus Chairman 東哲郎 said the company is proceeding according to plan and will begin mass production on schedule.
Rapidus independent director 小林喜光 said the company aims to achieve mass production with a yield of at least 80%.
A Rapidus spokesperson said an external expert panel commissioned by a government agency submitted a report in September, stating that the company's research and development continues to make progress.
Controlling dust and particles in clean rooms is another challenge Rapidus is working to address.
Market rout sweeps Taiwan, Japan and South Korea; 富達 warns of 3 major risks for Asian stocks, explains why Taiwan's central bank will keep rates “frozen”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
富達國際 analyzed the impact of the U.S. midterm elections on Asia-Pacific markets, identifying energy, AI investment and trade as the three main channels. On the recent market correction, 劉培乾 stressed that Taiwan's central bank will keep rates frozen because inflation is under control and will not follow the Fed in raising rates.
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富達國際 said the results of the U.S. midterm elections will affect Asia-Pacific markets through three main channels: energy prices, the AI investment cycle and trade policy.
Selling pressure recently triggered by semiconductor stocks has spread to technology shares and the broader market, with Taiwan, South Korea and Japan hit hardest.
富達 Asia economist 劉培乾 expects Taiwan's central bank to stand pat and not follow the Federal Reserve in raising rates.
Texas, Ohio and Georgia together account for more than one-third of planned U.S. data center capacity.
The U.S.-China trade truce expires on Jan. 10, 2027.