Showa Holdings, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard market, received a preservation administration order from the Tokyo District Court following a corporate reorganization petition filed by ジェイトラスト・アジア・プライベート・リミテッド.
Facts
Capital of 5,651,394,423 yen
As of July 17
Annual sales of approx. 8.558 billion yen
Non-consolidated: approx. 387 million yen
Liabilities of approx. 2,244,075,000 yen as of the end of the fiscal year ended March 2026
アエラホーム株式会社 filed for civil rehabilitation with the Tokyo District Court on July 16. Its liabilities are approx. 6.16 billion yen. ロゴスホールディングス, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth market, will serve as sponsor and seek business revival through an absorption-type split into its subsidiary LHD-1.
東日本流通株式会社 filed for civil rehabilitation with the Chiba District Court on July 9 and received a decision to commence rehabilitation proceedings on the 13th. Its liabilities are estimated at approx. 4 billion yen.
株式会社MAKE VALUE filed for civil rehabilitation with the Tokyo District Court on July 13 and is seeking to rebuild with liabilities of approx. 4,823,380,000 yen.
Valuation evaporates by nearly US$1 trillion in 5 weeks! Anthropic announces IPO price range as 7 founders take the opportunity to cash out US$1.8 billion
Just US$6 can cripple a US military base and a French supermarket! KPMG identifies 3 major corporate cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
KPMG experts warn that hackers recently remotely took control of freezer units at French supermarkets, spoiling food; US military bases and blood banks have also been affected. The attack aims to disrupt essential supply chains rather than extort money, and AI has lowered the barrier to entry to just US$6 and 28 minutes. They urge organizations to strengthen protections for connected devices.
Facts
Hackers recently remotely took control of freezers at French supermarket chains, causing them to heat up and all the food to be discarded; similar incidents have also been reported at regional blood banks and US military bases.
KPMG Asia-Pacific government cybersecurity lead Chiu Shu-ch'en said this was the first major cyberattack globally to affect the supply chain for essential goods.
A research institute also used AI tools to replicate the attack in just 28 minutes and for US$6, showing that the barrier to cybercrime has fallen significantly.
KPMG 安侯企業管理 deputy general manager Hung Hui-ju identified three high-risk system characteristics: unmanaged remote maintenance, weak or default passwords, and malicious use of legitimate functions.
Hackers spoiled and emptied supermarket freezers, seeking to trigger public panic through media coverage.
A shield amid the global stock market crash: global financial ETFs offer annualized returns of 9% or more
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After a sharp correction in Taiwan stocks, the government rolled out three market-support measures. Analysis shows that financial stocks are relatively resilient. Active Fuh Hwa Financial Dividend (00998A) has drawn attention for its global allocation and 9% annualized distribution rate, with investors advised to diversify risk.
Facts
Original台股從前波高點回落幅度一度超過兩成，引發融資籌碼與流動性風險。
Active CTBC Taiwan Income (00406A) fell 29.42% over the same period, showing notable volatility.
Active Fuh Hwa Financial Dividend (00998A) posted a total return, including distributions, of -1.27% over the same period, demonstrating resilience.
Active Fuh Hwa Financial Dividend (00998A) extends its allocation across the global financial industry.
Active Fuh Hwa Financial Dividend (00998A) pays distributions quarterly, with the latest annualized distribution rate at about 9%.
Taiwan stocks surge 1,000 points for 3 straight days; foreign investors continue selling NT$700 million as local and foreign institutions take opposite sides, with net buying of NT$20.256 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks continued to rebound on the 11th, led mainly by 台積電 and 聯發科, lifting PCB, cooling and memory stocks. The market closed up 1,545.23 points, with the three major institutional investors posting combined net purchases of NT$20.256 billion.
Facts
Taiwan stocks closed at 44,257.15 points on the 11th, up 1,545.23 points, or 3.62%.
The three major institutional investors posted combined net purchases of NT$20.256 billion.
Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$766 million.
Dealers recorded net purchases of NT$6.257 billion.
Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$14.766 billion.
US and China establish superintelligence dialogue mechanism! Bessent says AI risks must be managed alongside competition; Trump-Xi meeting set for next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
US Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that the United States and China have established a superintelligence dialogue mechanism to manage AI risks, while stressing that competition between the two countries in technology continues. The Trump administration has taken a more open stance toward regulation, and the Trump-Xi meeting next week is expected to further discuss the issue.
Facts
US Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US and Chinese governments have established a new dialogue mechanism on “superintelligence” (SI).
The dialogue mechanism aims to guard against shared risks and avoid misunderstandings between the two systems.
Bessent expects the two sides to notify each other when major incidents involving SI models occur.
In a CBS interview, President Trump said he does not oppose AI safeguards but does not want regulation to leave the United States far behind China.
The US and Chinese leaders are scheduled to meet for a third time during the APEC leaders’ summit on Nov. 18-19.
China’s Foreign Ministry has previously rejected calls to slow the development of leading AI models, saying that spreading fear and confrontation would only disrupt global AI governance.
The United States briefly banned foreign nationals from using Anthropic's Mythos and Fable 5 models in June this year, then reinstated access several weeks later.
Won by a narrow 211-204 vote! House blocks impeachment resolution, but new Congress takes office next year and Hegseth's political troubles are far from over
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 211-204 on a procedural motion to refer the resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth to a committee, effectively rejecting the measure during the current Congress. Although the crisis has been put on hold, Democrats have retaken Congress, and future investigations will be more intense.
Facts
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 211 in favor and 204 against in a procedural vote to refer the resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth to a committee for review.
The impeachment proposal was formally introduced by Thomas Massie, a Republican U.S. representative from Kentucky, and listed 8 articles of impeachment.
The core impeachment allegations focus on launching military action against Iran without congressional authorization and violating the War Powers Resolution.
Thomas Massie was the only Republican lawmaker to join Democrats in opposing the advancement of the impeachment effort.
With Democrats regaining control of both the House and Senate, a much larger investigation is expected after the new Congress takes office next year.
Major breakthrough in Hong Kong's listed bond market: Renminbi makes historic overtaking of the U.S. dollar
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In the first three quarters of 2026, offshore renminbi bond issuance in Hong Kong, known as dim sum bonds, accounted for 37%, a historic first that made them the largest currency category, surpassing U.S. dollar bonds. Dagong International said the trend reflects financing cost advantages and a more diverse range of issuers, but warned that structural challenges such as liquidity mismatches must be addressed.
Facts
Offshore renminbi-denominated bonds accounted for 37% of total issuance in the first three quarters of 2026, surpassing the 33% share of U.S. dollar bonds.
As of the end of September 2026, the issuance volume of Hong Kong-listed dim sum bonds reached RMB 286.8 billion.
Original港交所上市發行的點心債數量為117檔，多於美元債的77檔。
Foreign institutions, including 美國安達保險, 匈牙利國家儲蓄商業銀行 and 哈薩克國家石油天然氣公司, are actively issuing dim sum bonds in Hong Kong.
Dagong International said the dim sum bond market faces structural challenges from mismatches between maturity structures and liquidity needs.
Surging copper and gold demand boosts miners' profits; 貝萊德 gold and mining ETFs open for subscription through Nov. 13
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
貝萊德投信 has launched 2 gold and mining ETFs, open for subscription from November through the 13th, aiming to give investors exposure to global gold value and opportunities in the mining industry's transformation.
Facts
Since November this year, gold prices have briefly retreated but have remained resilient, holding above $4,000 per ounce.
Looking back at just 5 trading days since late October, the Nasdaq-100 fell more than 4%, Taiwan's stock market dropped more than 12%, while the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index bucked the trend, surging about 12.76% over the same period.
Bloomberg data show that international gold prices rose about 307% cumulatively from 2016 to 2025, while the gold miners' index gained 634% over the same period.
Proposed manager Yang Yi-ning said that assuming gold prices remain flat in 2026 compared with the end of 2025, gold prices are estimated to rise about 82%, while operating cash profits for gold miners could increase by 163%.
Global data center capacity is projected to increase from 82GW in 2025 to 219GW in 2030, expanding by more than 2.6 times.
貝萊德's 2 gold and mining ETFs are open for subscription through the 13th and will subsequently be listed on the Taipei Exchange.
The World Gold ETF (009834-TW) tracks the FTSE TIP World Gold Index, while the World Mining ETF (009835-TW) tracks the FTSE TIP World Mining Index.
福斯 launches $8 billion bond offering after acquiring Roku! Longest maturity reaches 40 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After completing its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, 福斯 has launched an investment-grade bond offering worth $8 billion, with maturities of up to 40 years, to repay an $8.4 billion bridge loan.
Facts
福斯 completed its $22 billion acquisition of streaming platform Roku.
福斯 has launched an investment-grade bond offering of about $8 billion.
The bonds in the offering have maturities of up to 40 years.
摩根士丹利 is leading the underwriting of the bond offering.
The proceeds will be used to repay an $8.4 billion bridge loan.
福斯 expects to save about $400 million in costs annually for 2 years after completing the acquisition.
Through the acquisition, 福斯 will gain access to more than 100 million households using the Roku platform.
APEC CEO Summit set to open, with more than 2,000 expected attendees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The APEC CEO Summit will be held in Shenzhen on Nov. 17-18, with more than 2,000 participants, including companies such as Google and 波音. The APEC leaders' summit will follow, with China serving as host for the third time. It will focus on innovation and cooperation while addressing international geopolitical issues.
Facts
The APEC CEO Summit will be held in Shenzhen on Nov. 17-18, with more than 2,000 attendees expected.
Global Fortune 500 companies including Google, 波音, 瑞銀 and 正大集團 have submitted applications to participate in the summit.
The conference has arranged simultaneous interpretation in 8 languages, including Chinese, English, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.
The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held on Nov. 18-19, marking the third time China has hosted it.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier revealed that Xi Jinping had made clear that the leaders of the three countries would not discuss Ukraine's fate in Shenzhen.
和運租車's long-term rental service obtains ISO carbon footprint verification
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
和運租車 has obtained ISO 14067:2018 carbon footprint verification, identifying maintenance and repairs as the main source of carbon emissions and promoting electric vehicle rentals to meet its emissions-reduction goals.
Facts
和運租車's core business, “vehicle rental services,” has passed ISO 14067:2018 product carbon footprint verification.
和運租車 has set a target to cut carbon emissions by 25% by 2030.
Vehicle maintenance and repairs account for nearly two-thirds of the service's total carbon emissions.
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) produce more than 25% less carbon emissions than gasoline vehicles during the maintenance and repair stage.
和運租車 has integrated resources from nearly 20 charging operators across Taiwan through the “和運充電 APP.”
Original51個月首見！特斯拉中國10月銷量暴跌66.1%至8817輛 Model Y從銷量居首跌至66名
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
特斯拉 recorded just 8,817 retail sales in China in October, with the Model Y plunging to 66th place in the rankings. The figures show a significant gap between wholesale and retail sales, amid priority supply to overseas markets and the pull-forward of demand by September promotions. The company faces challenges from a limited lineup and intense competition.
Facts
特斯拉 recorded just 8,817 retail sales in China in October
The Model Y had 7,807 retail sales, plunging from No. 1 in September to No. 66
China's Passenger Car Association data show that 特斯拉's wholesale sales in China reached 67,829 vehicles in October
In September, in-stock Model 3 vehicles were discounted by 5,000 yuan, while the Model Y received a 10,000-yuan discount
特斯拉 prioritizes overseas markets for supply during the first 2 months of each quarter at its Shanghai Gigafactory
特斯拉 sells only 2 models in China, the Model 3 and Model Y
Taiwan stocks opened higher and continued climbing on the 11th, with the weighted index surging 1,545.23 points to 44,257.15, reclaiming the 44,000 mark. 台積電 and 聯發科 led the gains, while PCB, cooling and memory stocks strengthened. Trading value reached NT$846.195 billion.
Facts
Taiwan's weighted stock index closed at 44,257.15 on the 11th, surging 1,545.23 points.
台積電 (2330-TW) rose NT$110 today, closing at NT$2,395.
聯發科 (2454-TW) rose NT$160 today, closing at NT$3,990.
Original散熱股奇鋐（3017-TW）大漲250元，收盤價為3,040元。
OriginalPCB股聯茂（6213-TW）漲停，收盤價為580元。
Total trading value in Taiwan stocks today was NT$846.195 billion.
Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falls below 10,000! Bargain hunters pile into 00830 as vote on split approaches
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell below 10,000. Cathay Philadelphia Semiconductor ETF (00830) attracted heavy buying near NT$75 amid strong AI demand and an impending vote on a share split.
Facts
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX), a global bellwether for the technology industry, has fallen below 10,000.
Cathay Philadelphia Semiconductor (00830-TW) is the only ETF in Taiwan that tracks the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index.
Electronic voting on the 00830 beneficiary meeting’s split proposal is expected to close on Nov. 16.
Beneficiaries who bought and held 00830 by Oct. 16, inclusive, are eligible to vote.
If the 00830 split proposal passes, the split is expected to be either 1-for-5 or 1-for-6.
Formwork cracks and scaffolding collapses at hotel construction site; Taitung County Government orders work to stop and improvements to be made | PNN News
National Institutes of Applied Research hosts “From R&D to Industry: Building Taiwan’s AI Innovation Ecosystem”—technology sharing on multimodal sovereign AI models and presentation of TAIWAN AI RAP highlights
National Institutes of Applied Research hosts “2026 Seismic Challenge—International Earthquake Engineering Model-Building Competition”; Yangtze High School in Yunlin County, National Taiwan University and De La Salle University in the Philippines take top honors
國研院 x 國資圖 launch science exhibition: A chip's journey from birth—entering the semiconductor magic academy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute of 國研院 and 國立公共資訊圖書館 are collaborating to present the science exhibition “A chip's journey from birth: Entering the semiconductor magic academy” at the main library of 國資圖 starting November 3, 2026. The exhibition introduces the chip manufacturing process through cleanroom suit experiences and illustrated explanations.
Call for financial institutions to submit proposals for fund management and financial planning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
財團法人國家實驗研究院 is inviting financial institutions to submit proposals for fund management and financial planning, for reference in future fund management.
National Institutes of Applied Research Teams Up with 汎銓科技 to Overcome Post-Structure Analysis Bottleneck in Next-Generation EUV Process, Helping Taiwanese Firms Break into the Supply Chains of Major International Semiconductor Companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
國研院國儀中心 and 汎銓科技 have cooperated to successfully develop an atomic layer deposition coating technology with an operating temperature below 100℃, solving the problem of wafer structure analysis after High-NA EUV processes. This result helped 汎銓科技 break into the supply chains of the world's top 3 semiconductor equipment makers and manufacturers, and it was cited and published by the international leader 艾司摩爾（ASML）.
Racing against death: NARLabs develops key AI technologies for disaster prevention and relief
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
國研院國震中心 has launched three AI disaster prevention and relief technologies, including the "POSEIDON 1" firefighting water supply dispatch assistant, the "Rapid Building Earthquake Damage Assessment AI Model," and "Safe and Earthquake-Resistant: My AI." They are applied respectively to fire rescue, post-disaster building assessment, and home health checks for the public, in order to improve rescue efficiency and living safety.
18th NARLabs Cup i-ONE Instrument Technology Innovation Award: National Tsing Hua University and Mingdao High School take top prizes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
At the 18th NARLabs Cup i-ONE Instrument Technology Innovation Award, National Tsing Hua University and Mingdao High School won first prize in the college and secondary school categories respectively, with companies such as Syntec Technology co-sponsoring and supporting the event.
The 2026 Special Excellence Award went to the research team of Distinguished Professor Chih-Lung Lin of the Department of Electrical Engineering at 成功大學
8 research centers under NARLabs
at the 2025 International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis (SC25) held in St. Louis, USA
Building a cross-disciplinary biomedical research collaboration platform: Professor Fang-Chia Chang takes over as director of 國研院 生物模式中心
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
國研院 held a handover ceremony for the director of the 國家生物模式中心 on October 1, 2026. Distinguished Professor Fang-Chia Chang of the College of Veterinary Medicine at 國立臺灣大學 took over, aiming to build a cross-disciplinary biomedical research collaboration platform.
Pooling cross-disciplinary resources to improve the science and technology policy support system: Professor Chao-Ning Liao takes over as director of the NARLabs 科政中心
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
The 國家實驗研究院 under the 國科會 held a handover ceremony on October 1, 2026 for the director of the 科技政策研究與資訊中心 (科政中心). Professor Chao-Ning Liao of the Department of Economics at 國立清華大學 took over, aiming to integrate resources and improve the science and technology policy support system.
Taiwan and Europe join forces in semiconductors! 國研院 hosts the TECIF 2026 Taiwan-Europe Chip Innovation Forum in Belgium to jointly build a resilient global Silicon Island ecosystem
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
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attracted more than 300 senior representatives and experts and scholars from industry, government, academia and research in Taiwan and Europe
國研院 ✖ National Library of Public Information: Popular science special exhibition opens, Dim. Strolling. Scavenger: Discovering the life trajectory of the giant isopod
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
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aphotic zone environments below 200 meters in depth
oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface
the seabed at a depth of about 2,500 meters at most
In 1977, when the US crewed submersible 阿爾文號 (Alvin) was carrying out a dive mission in the Pacific Ocean
國研院 teams up with top Taiwanese and Japanese scholars to break through key 2D materials technology, successfully achieving a highly uniform continuous film of tungsten disulfide with 100% coverage on a 6-inch wafer
國研院 holds the finals and award ceremony of the 1st batch of the 115 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incentive Program. Atlas, Cannova Bio康諾瓦生醫, and 巨噬原力 win the Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award
2026 Science Inquiry Competition "Teach Me and I'll Understand" international finals: Flipping the science narrative when science myths meet AI judgment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Summary not yet available
Facts
This year attracted 1,240 teams from Taiwan and abroad to register
as many as 3,874 participants joined in
This year 70 teams from overseas regions registered to compete
accumulating nearly 15,000 valuable science popularization works
Damage caused by the earthquake whose epicenter was in western Shizuoka Prefecture and the response by fire service agencies, etc. (3rd report, updated R8.11.9)
Damage and response status of fire departments and other agencies following the earthquake with its epicenter in northeastern Chiba Prefecture (3rd report; updated R8.11.5)
Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁
消防庁 announced in its 3rd report the damage and response status following the earthquake centered in northeastern Chiba Prefecture on 令和8年10月29日, which registered a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower. No casualties or damage to homes have been reported, and there is no concern about a tsunami.
Damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and a weather front, and response by fire service organizations, etc. (Report 5; updated R8.11.2)
Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁
The 5th report on damage caused by Reiwa 8 Typhoon No. 30 and the seasonal rain front reports human casualties—2 deaths and 3 injuries—as well as damage to homes and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency’s response structure.
Report No. 6 on damage in Akita Prefecture from heavy rain since Oct. 21, Reiwa 8, and the response of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. 1 death was confirmed in Yurihonjo City, and the evacuation order was lifted.
Damage and Response Status of Fire Departments and Other Agencies Following Typhoon No. 25, Typhoon No. 26, and the Front, Reiwa 8 (Report No. 26; updated R8.11.10)
Published ・ Source Japan | 消防庁
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency released its 26th report on damage from Typhoon No. 25, Typhoon No. 26 and the seasonal rain front in Reiwa 8 (including 17 deaths and 68 injuries), as well as the response by fire departments and other organizations.
Report No. 2 on the change in the volcanic alert level due to volcanic activity at Mount Tokachidake, and the establishment and dissolution of disaster response headquarters by 北海道 and 消防庁.