禾瑞亞(3556): Announcement that the Company was invited to an online investor conference hosted by 兆豐證券
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萬旭(6134): Announcement that the Company's board of directors approved the 115 third-quarter consolidated financial report
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耀穎(7772): Announcement that the Company's board of directors approved the 115 annual third-quarter individual financial report
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惠光(6508): Announcement that the Company's board of directors approved the 115 third-quarter consolidated financial report
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長盛(3492): Announcement that the Company's board of directors approved its self-prepared third-quarter financial report for 一一五年
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醣聯(4168): Announcement that the Company's board of directors approved the 115 annual third-quarter consolidated financial report
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達爾膚(6523): Announcement that the Company's board of directors approved the 115 third-quarter consolidated financial statements
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華容(5328): Announcement that the Company's board of directors approved the 115 third-quarter consolidated financial report
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東捷資訊(6697): Announcement that the Company's board of directors approved the 115 third-quarter consolidated financial statements
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雙邦(6506): Revision to the diluted earnings per share information in the iXBRL for the comparative period of the 115 third quarter
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茂達(6138): Announcement that the Company's board of directors resolved to donate to 財團法人國巨基金會
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茂達(6138): Announcement that the Company's 115 third-quarter consolidated financial report was approved by a board resolution
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安葆(7792): Correction to the October revenue announcement information
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永捷(4714): Correction to the Company's August–September 115 disclosures of loans to others and endorsements and guarantees
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漢測(7856): The Company was invited to an investor conference hosted by 永豐金證匯立分公司
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晉椿(2064): Announcement that the Company's board of directors approved the 115 third-quarter consolidated financial report
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全心投控(2718): Announcement pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Regulations Governing the Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
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全心投控(2718): Announcement that the Company's board of directors resolved to establish a subsidiary
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萬年清(6624): Announcement that the Company's board of directors approved the 115 third-quarter consolidated financial report
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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（104）
Koji Fukada's new film brims with Taiwanese flavor, featuring folk song “Dark Sky” and same-sex marriage
Japanese director Koji Fukada's new film “When the Wind Blows to Nagi Town” was selected for the main competition at 坎城影展. The film incorporates elements including Taiwan's legalization of same-sex marriage and the folk song “Dark Sky,” and features Enno Cheng singing the theme song. The film will be released in Taiwan on Dec. 4, and the director will also attend 金馬影展.
Facts
- Spent 9 years
- December 4
- 14 days
Companies mentioned：中央社、坎城影展、金馬影展
Original泰國航空逾6萬筆旅客資料恐外洩 政府下令強化資安
泰國航空 confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving third-party system supplier Amadeus, with approximately 60,529 passenger records potentially accessed without authorization. Thailand's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation Authority ordered relevant operators to strengthen cybersecurity protections and contact affected passengers.
Facts
- Approximately 60,529 passenger booking records
- Approximately 376 records
- At least 6 other Asian airlines
Companies mentioned：泰國航空、Amadeus、泰航、馬來西亞航空公司、國泰航空、日本航空、韓亞航空
Legislature committee conducts preliminary review of remote-area education act, abolishes specially appointed teachers
立法院's Education and Culture Committee conducted a preliminary review of draft amendments to some provisions of the Education Development Act for Schools in Remote Areas and voted to abolish the specially appointed teacher system. Provisions on expanding eligibility for long-service bonuses and converting unlicensed substitute teachers to full-time positions were reserved for cross-party negotiations at a plenary session, as no consensus was reached.
Facts
- Substitute teachers appointed for at least 3 months
- Each appointment may last up to 2 years
- Reviewed every 3 years
- At least 4 semesters of actual service at schools in remote areas within the past 3 years
Companies mentioned：立法院、教育部國教署、原住民族委員會
Foreign investors sell NT$766 million net for 10th straight session, buy actively managed Taiwan equity ETFs
Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$766 million in Taiwan stocks for 10 consecutive trading sessions, but strong net buying by investment trusts and dealers helped drive a 1,545.23-point rally led by 台積電. Foreign investors mainly bought actively managed Taiwan equity ETFs, and analysts said selling pressure from overseas investors had eased.
Facts
- Net selling for 10 consecutive trading sessions
- Surged 1,545.23 points
- Closed at the session high of 44,257.15 points
- Trading value of NT$850.5 billion
- The three major institutional investors posted combined net purchases of NT$20.256 billion
- Dealers posted net purchases of ...NT$6.257 billion, respectively
- Cumulative net sales nearing NT$3 trillion
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣證券交易所、台積電、力積電、仁寶、南亞、主動統一台股增長、主動中信台灣收益、主動統一升級50
UBA's 政大 seeks 7th straight title; captain Lin En-yu teased over new look resembling Chang Chen-yue
UBA's 政大 men's Division I team is seeking its 7th consecutive title. Captain Lin En-yu showed off a new look with a full beard and was teased for resembling Chang Chen-yue.
Facts
- Seeking 7 consecutive titles
- For 6 consecutive years
- Academic Year 115
- Officially begins on the 17th
Companies mentioned：中央社、UBA、政治大學、政大、文化大學、台北體育館
Taichung Shuinan autonomous shuttle bus to offer free rides for 3 months starting Nov. 18
台中市政府 held a launch ceremony for autonomous shuttle buses at the Shuinan Transfer Center. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced that online reservations for the self-driving buses were open immediately, with a 3-month free trial service beginning Nov. 18. The Taiwan-made, fully electric autonomous vehicles feature SNOOPY-themed livery, among other features, and run on a route connecting several key locations.
Facts
- A 3-month free trial service
- Can carry 9 passengers
- Travels at approximately 30 to 35 kilometers per hour
- 14 trips scheduled daily
- First departure at 10 a.m.
- Last departure at 4:20 p.m.
- Trip takes approximately 45 minutes
- Trip takes approximately 15 minutes
Companies mentioned：中央社、台中市政府、台中市交通局
金像電's Thai subsidiary acquires machinery and equipment for more than NT$900 million
金像電 announced that its Thai subsidiary, Gold Circuit Electronics (Thailand) Co.,Ltd., acquired machinery and equipment from non-related party 昆山競銘機械有限公司 for a total transaction amount of US$28.081 million (approximately NT$912 million) for production and operations.
Facts
- Total transaction amount of US$28.081 million
- Approximately NT$912 million
- Approximately NT$912,070,880
- October revenue of NT$9.913 billion
- Up 76.18% year over year
- Revenue of NT$83.292 billion in the first 10 months
- Up 69.88% year on year
Companies mentioned：金像電、Gold Circuit Electronics （Thailand） Co.,Ltd.、昆山競銘機械有限公司
Original民眾黨12日啟動全台大車掃 21日北市府前造勢
Original民眾黨主席黃國昌宣布於12日啟動全台大車掃，將與創黨主席柯文哲從竹北市出發，兵分兩路串聯各地參選人，預計21日在台北市政府前舉行「民眾相挺、台灣必贏」造勢活動。
Facts
- Meet outside Taipei City Hall on the 21st
- Age threshold for seniors’ National Health Insurance premium subsidies lowered from 80 to 65
- For Indigenous people, the threshold is lowered from 70 to 55
Companies mentioned：中央社、民眾黨、行政院、立法院、民進黨團、苗栗縣議會、苗栗縣黨部
Anniversary of Hong Kong Wang Fuk Court fire approaches; memorial plans draw attention
The anniversary of the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, is approaching, and plans for memorial events are drawing attention. Catholic priest Law Kwok-fai said people claiming to be police officers visited the church to “express concern” about details of the Mass. Secretary for Security Chris Tang said the authorities would help residents mourn freely as long as they acted in accordance with the law.
Facts
- Nov. 26 marks the 1-year anniversary of the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong
- 168 people died
- Yesterday afternoon, 3 “friends” claiming to be police officers came to the church
Companies mentioned：中央社、明報、有線新聞
Original食藥署冰品稽查 台糖等多家業者違規、開罰共45萬元
Original食藥署公布115年冰品稽查結果，查核63家業者，台糖、春一枝、吉星食品廠等因標示不符或未設衛生管理人員違規，總計開罰45萬元。
Facts
- A total of 63 companies inspected
- Sampling inspection pass rate reached 98%
Companies mentioned：食藥署、台糖、春一枝、吉星食品廠、台灣糖業股份有限公司善化企業工會、台東縣春一枝有限公司鹿野分公司
Li Li-ren’s children leave home, leaving him with an empty nest; dogs become his whole focus
Actor Li Li-ren shared at a press conference promoting the drama “Newcomers on the Road” that, after his children left home, his focus shifted to the 2 dogs in his household. He also responded humorously to Jensen Huang’s sex scandal.
Facts
- 2 dogs at home
- Nearly 20 NG takes
- 1151111
Companies mentioned：中央社、Netflix、民視
October revenue of all listed companies totals NT$6.32 trillion, up 52.4% year on year
Original台灣證交所公告，不含金融保險業之1058家上市公司10月總營收達6兆3269億元，年增52.4%；電子通路、電腦及週邊設備等產業受惠AI需求表現強勁。
Facts
- A total of 1058 listed companies
- NT$6.3269 trillion
- Revenue grew at 764 companies
- Revenue declined at 294 companies
- Total revenue of all listed companies was NT$51.5306 trillion
- Up 39.87% from the same period last year
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣證券交易所、證交所
First suspected case of blindness from an eye stroke linked to weight-loss injection; drug injury relief application under review
Original台灣首例GLP-1類藥物（瘦瘦針）疑引發眼中風失明之藥害救濟案，因涉及適應症外減重使用，目前正由食藥署函請醫院補充說明並審議中。
Facts
- After 4 months of GLP-1 drug injections
- Lost 10 kilograms
- Vision in the left eye also fell to just 0.1
- The application was received at the end of March this year
- The case was formally accepted at the end of April
- Clinical incidence is only 1 in 10,000
- 2 in 10,000
- The hospital was asked to provide additional information in early November
- As of Nov. 5, 115
- A total of 314 suspected adverse reaction reports involving GLP-1 drugs have been received
- So far, only 1 report has clearly confirmed a diagnosis of NAION after semaglutide use
Companies mentioned：中央社、食藥署、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署、藥害救濟基金會、台北市立聯合醫院陽明院區、美國食品暨藥物管理局、FDA、胰妥讚 Ozempic
October tax revenue up 35.8% year on year to NT$566.9 billion; securities transaction tax rises for 15 straight months to NT$52.3 billion
The Ministry of Finance announced that national tax revenue in October totaled NT$566.9 billion, up 35.8% year on year. Securities transaction tax collections were NT$52.3 billion, up 72.6%, marking 15 consecutive months of growth. Tax revenue for the first 10 months totaled NT$4.1383 trillion, up 25.8% year on year.
Facts
- NT$566.9 billion
- Up 35.8% year on year
- NT$52.3 billion
- Up 72.6% year on year
- 15 consecutive months
- Increased by NT$113.3 billion
- Increased by NT$22 billion
- Increased by NT$12 billion
- NT$4.1383 trillion
- Up 25.8% year on year
- Increased by NT$329.7 billion
- Increased by NT$298.6 billion
- Increased by NT$127.2 billion
National Police Agency cracks down on election deepfake misinformation; 219 cases investigated
The Criminal Investigation Bureau of the National Police Agency said police nationwide have investigated 219 cases related to election misinformation and deepfake videos. Of these, 134 cases involving 176 people have been referred to judicial authorities for investigation. It urged the public not to believe or share unverified information in order to protect the fairness and integrity of the election.
Facts
- 219 cases
- 134 cases
- 176 people
- Within 2 days
- 5 years or less
- Up to 7 years
Companies mentioned：中央社、臉書、Threads、YouTube、數位發展部
Public piano opens at Pingtung Train Station; installations planned at Chaozhou and Fangliao
Original屏東火車站公共鋼琴今日啟用，由台灣扶輪公益網媒合、屏市公所與台鐵協力設置。市長周佳琪現場演奏，後續規劃進駐潮州及枋寮車站。
Facts
- 1151111
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣扶輪公益網、屏東市公所、台灣鐵路公司、台南藝術大學、屏東大學
Will Japanese and Chinese leaders meet at APEC? Beijing says its position has been repeatedly stated
Tensions between China and Japan remain high, with attention focused on whether Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing has repeatedly stated its position and rejected a formal meeting. Japanese media reported that Japan could become the only country not to hold bilateral talks with China.
Facts
- 2026 APEC host
- 1151111
Companies mentioned：中央社、北京青年報、政知見、共同社
Chen Ze-yao of “Black Tide” vies for best actor, gets surprise kiss from director; Li Mu shaken by being bound
Malaysian actor Chen Ze-yao became the first Malaysian actor nominated for a Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor for the film “Black Tide.” In an interview, he and lead actress Li Mu said director Chi Chia-ching personally demonstrated the kissing and restraint scenes, transforming into a completely different person with an intense presence.
Facts
- 63rd Golden Horse Awards
- On the 22nd
- On the 13th
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央訊息
Lai Ching-te backs Cabinet’s decision not to countersign Senior Citizens Welfare Act; hopes limited resources will prioritize disadvantaged groups
Original總統賴清德支持行政院不副署立法院三讀通過之老人福利法修法，認為該修法將擴大65歲以上長者健保補助範圍，每年增加約400億元支出，違反全民健保量能負擔原則，且可能排擠弱勢資源並加重財政負擔。
Facts
- Comprehensive income tax rate below 20%
- Seniors aged 65 and over
- Low-income and lower-middle-income seniors aged 70 and older
- A budget of NT$1.22 billion
- Original擴大到8成以上的長者
- An annual increase of about NT$40 billion
- Original補助支出恐更高達600多億元
Companies mentioned：行政院、民進黨、立法院、全民健保
Taiwan-Malaysia investment talks put on hold; Malaysian think tank says room remains to repair bilateral ties
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that efforts to advance bilateral investment talks have been put on hold after remarks about Taiwan by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sparked a diplomatic dispute. CASR Executive Director Huang Mei-yuan said that although official talks have cooled, bilateral trade policy remains unchanged and there is still room to repair ties. The impact on Taiwanese investment is expected to be limited.
Facts
- Bilateral trade reached 213.5 billion Malaysian ringgit
- About US$52.6 billion
- Up about 40% from the same period last year
- Malaysia’s exports to Taiwan increased 75.5%
Companies mentioned：中央社、半島電視台、日經亞洲、CASR、日月光
Original捷克隊來台備戰12強棒球資格賽 與台鋼雄鷹交手2場
To prepare for the World 12-team Baseball Championship qualifying tournament, the Czech national team will visit Taiwan on Nov. 21 and 22 for 2 free exhibition games against the 中華職棒台鋼雄鷹 team at Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium.
Facts
- Will visit Taiwan on Nov. 21 and 22
- Game starts at 5:05 p.m.
- 2024 World 12-team Baseball Championship
- Expected to be held in 2027
- Expanded to 16 teams
Companies mentioned：中央社、台鋼雄鷹、中華職棒聯盟、中華職棒
Anti-nuclear platform: Energy choices should not be reduced to the idea that nuclear power means development
The National Anti-Nuclear Action Platform released the opposing-side statement for the referendum on abolishing the “nuclear-free homeland,” criticizing 國民黨 Chair Cheng Li-wun for reducing energy choices to “nuclear power means development.” It also noted that Taiwan's economy has continued to develop without a nuclear-free homeland status and urged voters to vote no.
Facts
- Has already been put to a vote 4 times
- More than 520 days have passed
- Reserve margin of 6% to 10%
- Just 31 days
- Since 112年
Companies mentioned：中央社、中選會、立法院、地球公民基金會、台灣北社、台灣環境保護聯盟、國民黨
On sharing a campaign stage with Chiang Wan-an: Ko Wen-je says arrangements will be made with winning as the goal
Original民眾黨創黨主席柯文哲表示，若國民黨台北市長蔣萬安以影片支持民眾黨竹北市長參選人邱臣遠，未來選前是否與蔣萬安同台將以勝選為目標配合安排。
Facts
- NT$500,000
- 1151111
Companies mentioned：中央社、民眾黨、國民黨
At the Chinese Communist Party's 21st National Congress, Shen You-chung says multifaceted coercion will intensify
Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen You-chung said that after securing another term at the Chinese Communist Party's 21st National Congress, Beijing will intensify multifaceted coercion against Taiwan, including cognitive warfare, gray-zone coercion and legal warfare. The government will deepen whole-of-society defense resilience to counter authoritarian expansion.
Facts
- 2026 Military News Forum
- 80 years after the war
- United Nations Resolution 2758
- 22 measures to punish Taiwan independence
- Issued in 2024
New Taiwan dollar rises 0.5 fen to close at 32.86 yuan
The New Taiwan dollar closed at 32.86 yuan against the U.S. dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market, up 0.5 fen from the previous day. Trading volume totaled US$1.6 billion.
Facts
- Closed at 32.86 yuan
- Rose 0.5 fen
- Trading volume of US$1.6 billion
Wang Mei-hui invites Tsai Ing-wen to speak at campaign rally; Chang Chi-kai invites Chang San-cheng to show support
Wang Mei-hui, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Chiayi mayor, held a campaign rally on the 15th, inviting former President Tsai Ing-wen, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and others to appear in support. The Taiwan People's Party's candidate for Chiayi mayor, Chang Chi-kai, invited Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng and Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua to travel south and show their support the following day.
Facts
- The 15th
- 1151111
Companies mentioned：中央社、Facebook
Penghu's first fatal drugged-driving case: citizen judges find suspended sentence inapplicable, impose 6 years and 4 months
Penghu resident Tsai Meng-lin caused a fatal crash while driving under the influence of drugs. A citizen judges court sentenced him to 6 years and 4 months in prison for public endangerment, as the sentence exceeded 2 years and did not meet the requirements for a suspended sentence.
Facts
- Sentenced to 6 years and 4 months in prison
- Etomidate test positive, with a concentration of 770 ng/mL
- Speed limit on the road: 50 kilometers per hour
- Exceeded 2 years in prison
Companies mentioned：中央社
Hunger-stricken families increase in the Philippines; Taiwanese businesses donate supplies to help vulnerable seniors
Slowing economic growth in the Philippines has led to a rise in involuntary hunger. The 菲律賓台灣工商總會, together with 大都會國際兒童事工, donated food and hygiene products to vulnerable seniors in a fishing-port community in Navotas, Metro Manila.
Facts
- 10 kilograms of rice
- 160 pesos
- About NT$90
- 30 or 40 years or more
- 67 years old
- 800 kilometers
- 21 years of experience
- Third quarter
- 2.1%
- 22.6%
Companies mentioned：中央社、菲律賓台灣工商總會、TCCI、大都會國際兒童事工、Metro World Child、菲律賓統計署、PSA、社會氣象站、SWS
Peng Chi-ming promotes circular economy: avoiding waste is key to effectively reducing carbon emissions
The Ministry of Environment has set 3 major circular economy targets for 2050, including increasing resource productivity 2 times and reducing per-capita material consumption by 35%. Minister Peng Chi-ming stressed that preventing resource waste is essential to effectively reducing carbon emissions.
Facts
- 3 major circular economy targets for 2050
- Increase resource productivity to 2 times
- Reduce per-capita material consumption by 35%
- Increase the recycling rate of input materials to 2.5 times
- Global municipal waste will reach 3.8 billion metric tons by 2050
- A 78% increase compared with 2020
Lai Ching-te: Election campaign on the final uphill stretch; we cannot let up before winning
Original總統賴清德呼籲選戰進入最後階段，支持者應尊重不同意見、避免相互攻訐與騷擾，並強調「還沒有贏」不能鬆懈；民進黨發言人吳崢轉述賴清德要求黨公職勿談論選情預估，以免引起反效果。
Facts
- Just 17 days remain until local election day
- Hope to achieve the “5+N” goal
Companies mentioned：中央社、民進黨
東陽 earns NT$6.05 per share before tax in first 10 months, its 3rd-highest result ever
東陽 reported unaudited pretax net profit of NT$3.592 billion for the first 10 months, with pretax earnings per share of NT$6.05, its 3rd-highest result ever. Revenue for October alone was NT$1.992 billion, while revenue for the first 10 months was down 6.8% year over year.
Facts
- NT$3.592 billion
- Pretax earnings per share of NT$6.05
- Unaudited pretax profit of NT$378 million in October
- Pretax earnings per share of NT$0.63
- Unaudited consolidated revenue of NT$1.992 billion in October
- Cumulative revenue of NT$19.366 billion for the first 10 months
Companies mentioned：東陽、中央社
Original正確種樹 工程會擬強制公共工程單獨提計畫及預算
Original行政院公共工程委員會主委陳金德表示，研議強制公共工程單獨提列種樹計畫及預算，不符規定將退回修正；同時預計明年起將種樹設計納入公共工程金質獎審查項目，並建議內政部規範綠地面積比例。
Facts
- 1151111
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、行政院公共工程委員會、工程會、內政部、總統府、台灣省園藝技師公會
Jensen Huang affair sparks succession debate; Lisa Su and Arm CEO reportedly among potential successors
An alleged affair involving 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang has sparked debate over succession. Technology outlet The Information analyzed potential successors, naming 超微 CEO Lisa Su and Arm CEO Rene Haas, while noting that their competitive relationship and family ties complicate the matter. Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress, Vice President Debora Shoquist and other company insiders were also mentioned.
Facts
- 7 years in the position
- About 60 senior executives
Companies mentioned：中央社、輝達、The Information、英文虎報、The Standard、伯恩斯坦、超微、AMD、安謀國際科技、Arm Holdings
AI supply-chain expansion drives demand for industrial property; brokers say ready-built factories are a priority
Expansion of the AI supply chain is driving demand for industrial property. 仲量聯行 said technology companies prioritize ready-built factories when assessing expansion plans to shorten the time needed to start production. The total value of industrial property transactions nationwide in the first 3 quarters of this year reached NT$259.4 billion, a record-high share since 2018.
Facts
- NT$259.4 billion
- Share of 69%
- Since 2018
Companies mentioned：仲量聯行、中央社
Experts: Including lending in virtual asset special legislation could help develop cross-border payment systems
Original金管會預告虛擬資產服務法子法，明定借貸商規範。專家楊岳平指出，允許虛擬資產借貸業務有助於穩定幣發展與流通，並協助台灣貿易商切入跨境支付體系。
Facts
- 9 subsidiary regulations have been proposed for public comment
- After the Virtual Asset Service Act was promulgated in July this year
- The special law and subsidiary regulations are expected to take effect in the first quarter of next year
- Must have operated a virtual asset trading platform business for at least 1 year
- Or have operated virtual asset exchange and custody businesses for at least 2 years
Companies mentioned：金管會、台大法律系、中央銀行、中央社
Scammers impersonate agency in emails to lure clicks; 公路局: No emails demanding payment of traffic fines
公路局 reminded the public that scam groups are impersonating the agency in emails to trick recipients into clicking links. Motor vehicle offices will not demand payment of traffic fines or ask people to confirm information by email.
Facts
- 2 demerit points
- 0800-231-035
- 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline
Companies mentioned：公路局、交通部公路局、中央社
Couple traveled to Thailand for surrogacy, allegedly colluded with gynecologist to obtain fake certificates; prosecutors indict 4
A married couple used an intermediary to travel to Thailand for surrogacy and allegedly colluded with an obstetrician-gynecologist to issue false medical certificates to fraudulently obtain residency permits. New Taipei prosecutors indicted 4 people on charges including document forgery and violations of the Artificial Reproduction Act.
Facts
- 4 people indicted
- Received NT$60,000 in compensation
- Charged only NT$2,000 for the consultation
Companies mentioned：Uterus Biotech Inc.、UT機構
Taoyuan Flower Festival opens in Daxi on the 14th; police announce traffic controls
The 2026 Taoyuan Flower Festival will be held in Daxi District from the 14th to the 22nd. 大溪分局 has planned 9 days of traffic management, including one-way traffic and vehicle flow controls, and will arrange shuttle buses connecting the parking lots.
Facts
- From the 14th to the 22nd
- 9 days
- Original14日上午7時至22日晚間12時
- 40 seats
- 1 bus on weekdays and 2 on holidays
- From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Every 30 minutes on weekdays
- Every 20 minutes on holidays
Companies mentioned：中央社、大溪分局、桃園市警局大溪分局
Stan Shih to serve as APEC leader representative for a second time, showcasing Taiwan’s technological resilience at summit
Original總統賴清德宣布宏碁創辦人施振榮將代表其出任今年在深圳舉行的APEC領袖代表，展現台灣科技韌性。
Facts
- Looking back at 2007
- Original1976年他與妻子葉紫華及多位夥伴共同創立宏碁
- Successfully joined the ranks of the world's top 5 personal computer makers
- In 1992, Stan Shih proposed the “smile curve” theory
- Hired 2 AI avatars named “A Ying” and “Guan Fu”
Companies mentioned：宏碁集團、宏碁、Acer
Longtan Science Park Phase 3 to bring in advanced semiconductor processes; Taoyuan City Government prepares across 5 areas
Original桃園市長張善政表示龍科三期開發計畫已通過國發會審議，待行政院核定後將引進半導體先進製程；市府擬從土地取得、交通建設等五大面向整備，目標民國117年10月完成土地取得，並強化水電供應與教育設施配套。
Facts
- Development area of about 104.65 hectares
- Targeting completion in October of ROC year 117
- Expected to begin supplying daily from July of ROC year 120
- Supply 40,000 tons of reclaimed water to Longtan Science Park Phase 3 each day
- Could increase to this level as early as December of ROC year 124
- 72,000 tons per day
- Invest about NT$12.1 billion in construction
Companies mentioned：國家發展委員會、行政院、交通部、台電、桃園市政府
Japan's 宜得利 may have exposed 37.62 million records of personal data; agentic AI fuels cyberattacks
Japan's 宜得利 and Sharefull have reported personal data breaches involving about 37.62 million and 7.5 million records, respectively. 趨勢科技 found that cybersecurity incidents in Japan hit a record high in October, as hackers began using agentic AI to launch attacks. Small and midsize businesses, with weaker defenses, are vulnerable to being used as stepping stones.
Facts
- Up to 37.62 million members' personal data records may have been exposed
- Account information for as many as about 7.5 million users may still have been exposed
- Japan reported 233 cybersecurity incidents, including cyberattacks, in October
- Inquiries surged to about 10 times the previous level
Companies mentioned：宜得利、NITORI、Sharefull、NTT DOCOMO、無印良品、GMO網際網路集團、趨勢科技、Trend Micro
KMT questions alleged corruption involving Ho Hsin-chun's husband; campaign headquarters says, “The pot calling the kettle black”
Original國民黨團書記長許宇甄質疑民進黨台中市長參選人何欣純夫婿謝俊雄涉彰化伸港鄉納骨塔弊案，要求何欣純交代；何欣純競選總部反擊稱國民黨「做賊喊捉賊」，呼籲回歸市政辯論。
Facts
- Kickbacks of as much as 15% of the awarded contract value
- For every NT$100 in project funds
- NT$15 goes to kickbacks
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、中央社
Taiwan ranks 59th in climate performance; Peng Chi-ming questions assessment methodology
According to the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), Taiwan ranked 59th this year, unchanged from last year. Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming questioned whether the assessment methodology was unfair to Taiwan and lacked an impartial, objective evaluation, saying its value as a reference for climate performance was questionable. The Ministry of Environment added that, in Asia, Taiwan is second only to Japan in showing a long-term downward trend in emissions, and highlighted its record of balancing economic growth with emissions reductions.
Facts
- 59th place
- Real GDP grew sharply by 47.6%
- Emissions, however, fell 8.7%
- Down to 3 metric tons per person
Companies mentioned：德國看守協會、新氣候研究所、氣候行動網絡、中央社、歐盟執委會聯合研究中心
Chinese e-commerce platforms run 3 days of regular-price sales and 2 days of discounts on weekdays; Double 11 loses its luster
China's Double 11 shopping festival has lost its shine amid the normalization of promotions, consumers' return to more rational spending and a shift in regulation. GMV growth has slowed, and platforms have stopped disclosing total sales, shifting their focus to service quality.
Facts
- Just 2.4% year-on-year
- The initial growth rate of 14.2% in the same period last year
- GMV in 2021 was RMB540.3 billion
- Original中國1年有2/3的日子都是「購物節」
- Original中國商務部等7個部門
Companies mentioned：中央社、星圖數據、香港經濟日報、花旗、天貓、京東、淘寶、抖音、拼多多、人民日報、中國商務部
Lai Jui-lung meets social worker groups and makes 5 pledges in support of social workers
DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung met with social worker groups and signed a pledge in support of social workers, setting out a plan to build a social safety net across five areas: improving compensation, easing administrative burdens, protecting professional practice, ensuring workplace safety and enabling participation in policymaking.
Facts
- 5 areas
- 1151111
Companies mentioned：中央社、高雄市社工工會、社工師公會
Vote-value gap in Japan's House of Councillors election last year was about 3 times; Supreme Court rules for first time that it was in an unconstitutional state
Japan's Supreme Court Grand Bench ruled that the largest vote-value disparity in last year's House of Councillors election was 3.13 times, putting it in an “unconstitutional state,” but dismissed lawsuits seeking to have the election invalidated.
Facts
- Maximum disparity of 3.13 times
- Issued 16 rulings in total
- 11 of them found an “unconstitutional state”
- 5 found the election “constitutional”
- The 2013 election, when the maximum disparity reached 4.77 times
- The maximum vote gap in the 2022 election was 3.03 times
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、NHK、日本放送協會
Presidential Office announces Stan Shih as APEC representative, urges China to ensure equal participation
Original總統府宣布敦請宏碁集團創辦人施振榮代表台灣出席12月18、19日在中國深圳舉行的APEC經濟領袖會議，並籲中方確保平等參與。
Facts
- 18 and 19
- 10:30 a.m.
- 2026
- 1991
- 2007
Companies mentioned：宏碁集團
Support association for military, civil servants, teachers, police and firefighters established; Chang Chia-chun pledges to be their strongest ally
KMT Yunlin County mayoral candidate Chang Chia-chun attended the joint founding ceremony of a support association for military personnel, civil servants, teachers, police and firefighters. She outlined four major policy visions and pledged to use AI to reduce administrative burdens, support teachers' work and improve retirement and pension care systems to protect their rights.
Facts
- Four major policy visions
- 1151111
Kaohsiung's Yuanzhong Police Station and community center open, integrating childcare and adult day care
Kaohsiung's Yuanzhong Police Station and multifunctional community center opened today. Mayor Chen Chi-mai said the city government invested about NT$320 million to integrate policing, childcare and adult day care, among other functions, to meet population growth driven by 台積電's move into Nanzih and improve livability in northern Kaohsiung.
Facts
- NT$320 million
- 6 floors above ground
Companies mentioned：中央社、台積電、藍田國小
Three major institutional investors buy NT$20.256 billion worth of Taiwan stocks
Taiwan stocks closed at 44,257.15 points today. The three major institutional investors were net buyers of NT$20.256 billion in total, with proprietary dealers and investment trusts leading the buying, while foreign and mainland Chinese investors were net sellers.
Facts
- Net buying of NT$20.256 billion
- Closed at 44,257.15 points
- Trading value: NT$849.165 billion
- Proprietary dealers were net buyers of NT$6.257 billion
- Investment trusts were net buyers of NT$14.765 billion
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were net sellers of NT$766 million
Companies mentioned：中央社
New drama sees Mandy Jian caught between Chris Hsu and Roy Chiu; her 80-year-old look revealed
Actress Mandy Jian portrays a wealthy heiress aged 25 to 80 in the new drama “Rebirth Code,” caught between Chris Hsu and Roy Chiu. Her aged look was unveiled today; she revealed that the makeup takes 7 hours to apply and shared her views on love and her role.
Facts
- 25 years old
- 80 years old
- 7 hours
Companies mentioned：中央社
New Hirosaki Mayor Hasegawa Masato visits Huang Wei-che to deepen friendship between 2 cities
Hasegawa Masato, the new mayor of Hirosaki in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture, visited Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che. The two exchanged views on agricultural products, culture and tourism, and attended the Hirosaki Cultural Products Carnival and Neputa Festival parade together to deepen friendship between the two cities.
Facts
- More than 10 years of exchange
- 2026 Hirosaki Cultural Products Carnival in Aomori Prefecture, Japan
- This August
- A memorandum of friendly exchange was signed in 2017
Companies mentioned：中央社、台南市政府、台南大遠百成功店
Chen Chi-mai repeatedly trades barbs; Ko Chih-en: Lai Jui-lung is my opponent
Original國民黨高雄市長參選人柯志恩表示其對手為現任副市長賴瑞隆而非市長陳其邁，並回應陳其邁對205兵工廠及演唱會經濟等政見的批評。
Facts
- 205 Arsenal
- 4 years ago
Companies mentioned：中央社、國民黨
東元 partners with GMI Cloud to build AI modular data centers in Japan
東元 announced a partnership with GMI Cloud and 凱信數基株式會社（KSDI） to build a modular data center in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. The first-phase 6.4MW capacity is expected to be delivered in 2027.
Facts
- 9-month construction period
- Completion in 2027
- First-phase capacity of 6.4MW
- Seeking to reach a target operating capacity of 350MW
Companies mentioned：東元、GMI Cloud、凱信數基株式會社、KSDI、信越科學產業、Shinetsu Science Industry Co., Ltd.、Kraftia株式會社、九州電工、輝達、NVIDIA
Original販售未經審驗合格電輔車 交通部研議修法開罰
Original交通部針對電動輔助自行車事故攀升及改裝氾濫問題，研議於道路交通管理處罰條例增訂對販售或提供未經審驗合格車輛業者之處罰規定，以強化源頭管理。
Facts
- Maximum speed of 25 kilometers per hour or less
- Vehicle weight of 40 kilograms or less
- Fines of NT$600 to NT$1,200
- Owners of electric-assist bicycles and micro electric two-wheelers face fines of NT$3,600 to NT$7,200
- Since 114年, 車安中心 has been tasked with the work
Companies mentioned：交通部、國民黨、中央社、車安中心、數位發展部、內政部警政署、車輛安全審驗中心
Still acquired despite being on U.S. blacklist: Chinese university with military ties buys 輝達 H200 chips
Procurement records show that Northwestern Polytechnical University, which has close ties to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, obtained 輝達 H200 AI chips through 陝西博算網絡科技 despite being on the U.S. export blacklist, highlighting loopholes in Washington’s restrictions.
Facts
- RMB 874,700
- Two H200 chips
- 5 computing-power leasing contracts
Companies mentioned：中央社、輝達、Nvidia、路透社、陝西博算網絡科技、美國商務部、美國商務部工業暨安全局、Bureau of Industry and Security
EU summit looms as Ireland mounts its largest-ever security operation
With an EU summit approaching, Ireland has launched the largest security operation in its history, deploying more than 500 armed tactical police officers and scheduling over 15,000 duty shifts to counter the growing threat of hybrid attacks.
Facts
- About 50 European leaders
- More than 15,000 duty shifts
- 12 hours per shift
- More than 500 armed tactical police officers deployed
- More than 500 additional public-order police officers on duty each day
- Set to begin on the 12th
- Followed by an event on the 13th
- Population of about 5 million
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、瑞恩航空
Hualien’s Ji’an taro is in season; farmers’ association offers processed products to spare consumers the itchy hands from peeling
Taro is in season in Ji’an Township, Hualien County. With guidance from 農糧署, 吉安鄉農會 has launched processed products such as taro chunks and ice cream to stabilize prices and boost farmers’ earnings.
Facts
- One of Taiwan’s five major taro-producing areas
- The harvest season is every autumn
- Ji’an’s Four Treasures
Companies mentioned：中央社、農糧署東區分署、農糧署、吉安鄉農會、吉安農會
Tech stocks gain, offsetting rate-hike concerns; Japanese stocks close higher
U.S. inflation data came in above expectations, fueling rate-hike concerns, but strong technology stocks offset the worries. Asian markets rose for a third consecutive day, and Tokyo stocks closed higher.
Facts
- Rose 789.01 points
- Or 1.31%
- To 61,248.59 points
- Closed up 35.68 points
- Or 0.92%
- To 3,929.39 points
Companies mentioned：中央社
Northbound entrance ramp at Wugu Interchange completed; Premier Cho: Accelerate major construction projects
Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the opening ceremony for the northbound entrance ramp at the Wugu Interchange on National Freeway 1. He said the government would accelerate projects including six regional industry and living circles and 4 90-minute rail loops around the island.
Facts
- Six major regional industry and living circles
- 4 90-minute rail loop projects around the island
- Cut from 15 minutes to 3 minutes
- Cut to 3 minutes
- A full 12 minutes saved
Companies mentioned：中央社、高速公路局
Lithuania asked Taiwan representative office to change its name, foreign media report; former foreign minister warns of endless concessions to China
Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said the Lithuanian government may have pressured Taiwan to change the name of its representative office in the country in an effort to restore ties with China, effectively conveying Beijing’s demands. He warned that continued concessions could lead to an endless cycle of concessions, and criticized the current governing coalition for sidelining ties with Taiwan in prioritizing the restoration of relations with China.
Facts
- From 2020 to 2024
- 2021
- 1151111
Luxury goods auction in Zhaoji investment fraud case brings in more than NT$440,000 on opening day; Justice Ministry vows to pursue ill-gotten gains
Luxury leather goods seized by prosecutors in Taipei in the Zhaoji investment fraud case brought in more than NT$440,000 on the first day of an auction held by the Taipei Branch. Justice Minister Cheng Ming-chien stressed that agencies are working together to pursue criminal proceeds and ensure fraud is punished.
Facts
- More than NT$440,000
- 24 items
- 8 items sold
- Starting bid of NT$1.32 million
Companies mentioned：行政執行署台北分署、台北地檢署、Louis Vuitton、愛馬仕、香奈兒、保時捷、賓利
國發會 hopes to complete sovereign fund bill draft by year-end; initial size proposed at NT$30 billion
國發會 Minister Yeh Chun-hsien said internal deliberations on the draft bill for a Taiwan sovereign fund are expected to be completed by year-end. The proposed initial fund size is NT$30 billion, with funding to be raised through multiple channels, including paid transfers from the central bank’s foreign exchange reserves and private-sector investment.
Facts
- NT$30 billion
Companies mentioned：國發會、立法院、財政部、中央銀行、金管會
Zheng Li-wen: Kuomintang’s overall election outlook is stable; four major cities should come through despite close calls
Kuomintang Chairwoman Zheng Li-wen said the party’s overall prospects in local elections are stable, and that it should hold on in the four major cities—Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan and Taichung—despite warning signs. Addressing controversies over a photo of Qin Huizhu and Shen Boyang and Zhao Shaokang’s campaign appearance, she said party members should know when to step back to avoid misunderstandings.
Facts
- Four major cities
- 1151111
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社、中廣、鏡新聞
Taipei councilor questions lack of fruit in lunch meals; 興雅國中 says funds focused on upgrading main dishes
Taipei City Councilor Hong Jianyi questioned the lack of fruit in school lunches at 興雅國中. The school said a committee decided to focus the budget on upgrading main dishes, with two main dishes served daily starting in academic year 115 and dairy products continuing to be offered once a month.
Facts
- Academic Year 115
- Original每月供應1次乳品
- 1151111
Companies mentioned：中央社、興雅國中、台北市教育局
Many world leaders to miss COP31; only UK prime minister among G7 leaders to attend, U.S. and Chinese leaders absent
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) is being held in Antalya, Turkey, with several leaders of major powers absent. Only British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is attending from the G7, while U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are both absent in person, raising concerns about Europe's presence and the progress of global climate negotiations.
Facts
- COP31
- 2 weeks
- Dozens of leaders
- The world's 2 largest economies
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、E3G、歐盟執委會、巴黎協定、伊朗國營電視台
友通: Strong order momentum; optimistic about operations in the 4th quarter and first half of next year
Industrial computer maker 友通 said at an investor conference that, benefiting from demand for edge AI computing power and automation applications, its 3rd-quarter book-to-bill ratio reached 1.6 and revenue rose 44% year on year. It is optimistic about operations in the 4th quarter and the first half of next year, and continues to deepen its presence across multiple computing platforms, including 輝達.
Facts
- Book-to-bill (B/B) ratio reaches 1.6
- Revenue for the 3rd quarter of this year reached NT$3.819 billion
- Up 44% year on year
- Net profit attributable to owners of the parent totaled NT$148 million
- Up 96% year on year
- Quarterly earnings per share of NT$1.29
- Revenue for the first 3 quarters reached NT$10.557 billion
- Up 32% year on year
- Net profit attributable to owners of the parent totaled NT$383 million
- Up 35% year on year
- Cumulative earnings per share for the first 3 quarters of NT$3.34
- More than 9 tenths concentrated in 3 major sectors
- Industrial automation accounts for 42.4%
- Semiconductors and industrial equipment account for 29.7%
- Mission-critical applications account for 19.4%
Companies mentioned：友通、中央社、輝達、NVIDIA
Formosan black bears spotted on the Nenggao Cross-Ridge Trail; 林保署 urges vigilance
Original林保署南投分署接獲通報，9日在能高越嶺步道3.3至3.4公里處目擊2隻台灣黑熊，呼籲遊客提高警覺並落實食物管理。
Facts
- 2 Formosan black bears
- At the 3.3-to-3.4-kilometer mark
- Toll-free hotline: 0800-000-930
Companies mentioned：中央社、農業部林業及自然保育署南投分署、林保署南投分署、林保署
Former legislator Su Chen-ching's daughter-in-law implicated in vote-buying; Pingtung court orders her detained without visitation
Lan Wan-chien, daughter-in-law of former legislator Su Chen-ching, was implicated in vote-buying in the Ligang Township chief election. The Pingtung District Court again ordered her and her father, Lan Hsin-yi, detained without visitation.
Facts
- The original ruling set bail at NT$200,000
- NT$6,000 per table
- More than 8 years have passed
Companies mentioned：中央社、Facebook
台糖 plans to supply 1,792 metric tons of salad oil monthly to prevent fluctuations in consumer prices
台糖 announced that it would supply 1,792 metric tons of salad oil monthly through multiple channels, including increased procurement, refining and contract manufacturing, to ensure a stable supply of cooking oil and prevent fluctuations in consumer prices. Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che urged the public to buy rationally, and said the city government would inspect businesses to prevent price gouging.
Facts
- Supplies 1,792 metric tons of salad oil monthly
Companies mentioned：台糖、中央社、經濟部
Polar forum opens in Taipei; Ocean Affairs Council: The polar regions are not as far away as people imagine
Original中央大學在台北舉辦2026台灣極地研究國際專題論壇，海洋委員會處長林麗英指出極圈與台灣息息相關。挪威北極大學研究員艾斯皮利杜肯定台灣在資源有限下仍為亞洲最積極且具成果的極地研究團隊。
Facts
- 2026 Taiwan International Symposium on Polar Research
- Conducted a 12-day survey
Companies mentioned：中央大學、海洋委員會、中央社、挪威北極大學、UiT
Original前高院法官陳貽男濫查個資 二審判2年半撤緩刑
Former 台灣高等法院 judge Chen Yi-nan improperly accessed personal data. The 2nd-instance court overturned the 1st-instance suspended sentence and instead sentenced him to 2 years and 6 months in prison.
Facts
- Illegally looked up 134 records of personal data belonging to female judges and others
- Sentenced to 2 years in prison in the 1st instance
- 3 years' probation
- Sentence changed to 2 years and 6 months in prison
- Convicted of 58 offenses
- Offenses continued for 2 years and more than 7 months
- Pay NT$300,000 to the national treasury
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣高等法院、台北地方法院、監察院、公務員懲戒委員會、台北地檢署、台灣高檢署
Legislative committee gives initial approval to extend suspension of securities transaction tax on bonds and bond ETFs by 10 years
The Legislative Yuan's Finance Committee gave initial approval to extend the suspension of the securities transaction tax on bonds and bond ETFs by 10 years, through the end of 2036, and to include active bond ETFs in the tax suspension.
Facts
- Extend the 10-year suspension of the securities transaction tax on corporate bonds, financial bonds and beneficiary certificates of passive bond ETFs
- Through Dec. 31, 2036
- The tax suspension will run from Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2036
Tsai Ing-wen: I don't have children of my own, but I have done everything in my power to protect every child in Taiwan
Former President Tsai Ing-wen responded in a Facebook post to Luo Dayou's criticism of her for being unmarried and childless, stressing that although she has no biological children, she is committed to protecting every child in Taiwan. She also noted that the rainbow has been written into Taiwan's laws.
Facts
- 1151111
Companies mentioned：中央社
Pro-independence groups: 45.7% of people want the government to actively pursue diplomatic relations with the United States
A poll released by 台灣獨立建國聯盟 and 台灣安保協會 found that 45.7% of people want the government to pursue diplomatic relations with the United States, while 51.7% support establishing ties under the name Taiwan. The survey also found that satisfaction with the Legislative Yuan's performance was lower than favorability toward China.
Facts
- 45.7% of people believe the government should actively pursue diplomatic relations with the United States
- 51.7% support establishing diplomatic relations with the United States under the name Taiwan
- 49.1% of people view China unfavorably
- 65.4% support participating in international organizations under the name Taiwan
- 43.6% support participating in international organizations under the name Taiwan
- 32.6% oppose it
- 14.7% of respondents are satisfied with the Legislative Yuan's performance
- Favorability toward China: 16.1%
- 46% of respondents lean toward independence
- 37.7% advocate maintaining the status quo indefinitely
- 10.7% lean toward unification
- 66.4% of respondents are willing to take risks to defend their homeland
- 58.8% agree that Taiwan and the United States should establish a military alliance
- 1,077 valid responses
- The margin of sampling error is about plus or minus 2.99 percentage points
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、台灣獨立建國聯盟、台灣安保協會、文化大學、台灣基進黨、黑熊學院、台灣青年世代聯盟、世代共好協會
Shuiyuan New World combines a water park and other facilities; Taipei hopes it will become a new hub in the south
北水處 announced the launch of Shuiyuan New World, which combines facilities including a water park and the Gongguan Sports Center. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an hopes the project will connect the Gongguan shopping district and make southern Taipei a new urban hub.
Facts
- A 3,000-ping 誠品生活館 to open in stages next year
- A 7,500-ping office complex and Good Water Story House
Companies mentioned：中央社、北水處、台北自來水事業處、誠品生活館、誠品書局、台北市都市發展局
Japan-China leaders fail to agree on a meeting; 共同社: Takaichi may be snubbed at APEC
Japan and China failed to coordinate a meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during APEC. China rejected dialogue in response to Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan last year, and she is expected to be snubbed. The Japanese government is still seeking a chance for talks until the last moment.
Facts
- Nov. 18-19
- 10th
- The 3rd time this year
Companies mentioned：中央社、共同社
成醫: Lower cardiovascular risk when dialysis patients with heart failure use weight-loss injections
A 成大醫院 research team analyzed global electronic health record data from TriNetX and found that diabetic patients with both dialysis treatment and heart failure who used weight-loss injections (GLP-1 receptor agonists) had an overall cardiovascular risk 28% lower than patients using another class of glucose-lowering drugs. The risks included myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, cardiac arrest or worsening heart failure. The findings have been published in Nature Communications.
Facts
- 2,776 patients worldwide with diabetes, end-stage kidney disease and heart failure
- 28% lower than with another class of glucose-lowering drugs
- Nearly 100,000 patients in Taiwan receive dialysis treatment
Companies mentioned：成大醫院、成功大學、中央社、TriNetX、Nature Communications
Brazil's electoral court heavily penalizes Meta, but does not find deliberate manipulation of the presidential election
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court fined Meta about US$1.3 million for failing to comply with an order and lacking transparency. Although the court found no evidence that Meta deliberately manipulated the presidential election, Meta acknowledged that a technical error led it to mistakenly suspend Lula campaign ads.
Facts
- About US$1.3 million
- 7.5 million reais
- NT$44.1 million
Companies mentioned：Meta、臉書、Facebook、中央社
Chiayi man indicted for hacking cousin in the head with a cleaver; case to be heard by citizen judges
A man surnamed Ho from Chiayi County, who had a feud with his cousin, struck him in the head with a cleaver, seriously injuring him. Prosecutors indicted him on suspicion of attempted murder and other offenses. The case will be heard by a special court for citizen judges.
Facts
- Hacked him 3 times
- A 63-year-old man surnamed Ho
- The morning of July 8 this year
- Fled about 20 meters
- Offenses punishable by a minimum sentence of 10 years' imprisonment
- Starting Jan. 1 this year
Companies mentioned：中央社、嘉檢、嘉義地檢署、嘉義地方法院
Taiwan's representative to Somaliland writes op-ed, calls for support for Taiwan's participation in UN climate convention
Luo Zhenhua, Taiwan's representative to Somaliland, wrote an op-ed in the local media outlet 「非洲之角外交家」, calling on the international community to support Taiwan's meaningful participation in the UN climate convention and global climate governance. The article noted that Taiwan is advancing a green transition in line with the Paris Agreement and taking concrete action in Somaliland, including agricultural cooperation, improving food security and wildlife conservation.
Facts
- 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
- 2026 COP31: Co-creating Climate Solutions
Companies mentioned：中央社、非洲之角外交家、獵豹保育基金會