Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Still Captivates Fans, with Collectible Cards Sparking a Global Buying Frenzy ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A 30th-anniversary Pokémon collectible card gift set has sparked a buying frenzy in France, with people lining up and needing vouchers to make a purchase. Each set costs more than NT$8,000. The series was first released by Game Freak in 1996 and is now in its ninth generation, with the Pokédex listing more than 1,000 Pokémon species.
Facts
One store issued just 55 tickets
A gift set costs more than NT$8,000
Includes 30 especially rare cards
Released by Japanese game company Game Freak in 1996
Education Credentials Questioned as Noncompliant, Sparking Controversy; Indonesian Vice President Says He Is Ready to Resign ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Indonesian Vice President Gibran expressed his readiness to resign to President Prabowo after a court ruled that his educational documents did not meet election requirements. Student protests also erupted in several areas over forest fires and criticism of the government's policies.
Facts
39-year-old Vice President Gibran
Thousands took to the streets across Indonesia on the 10th
Won the 2024 election alongside Prabowo
Became Indonesia's youngest-ever vice president at the age of 37
Dense Fog on Bulgarian Highway Triggers 86-Vehicle Pileup, Killing 12 ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Dense fog caused an 86-vehicle pileup on a Bulgarian highway, killing 12 and injuring 50. In Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, a bus crashed into 32 vehicles, injuring 57. A minibus overturned in Cambodia, killing 5 schoolchildren.
China's Youth Unemployment Rate Hits 18%; Some Look Overseas for a Way Forward ｜ PNN 公視新聞
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
China's youth unemployment rate has reached 18%, leaving some graduates struggling to find jobs and turning to Japan for work. A seaweed factory in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, has hired large numbers of Chinese workers to address labor shortages, reflecting labor supply and demand between China and Japan.
UK Study Finds Marine Heatwaves Cause Anemone Bleaching, Increasing Clownfish Attacks on Their Own Kind by 2 Times ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A study by 英國新堡大學 found that marine heatwaves cause anemones to bleach, in turn increasing aggressive behavior among clownfish living in them by 215%. The findings show the cascading damage climate warming can inflict on marine life behavior.
Facts
The likelihood of attacking each other increased to 215%
Independent Candidates Add Uncertainty to Nine-in-One Elections; Blue and Green Parties Face Test of Unity in Central Taiwan ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
In the 九合一 elections, the Kuomintang and Democratic Progressive Party are locked in fierce competition in areas including Taichung and Changhua. In Taichung, the Kuomintang nominated Chiang Chi-chen to challenge the DPP's Ho Hsin-chun. In Changhua, Kuomintang candidate Wei Ping-cheng faces DPP candidate Chen Su-yueh and independent Chiu Chien-fu. The progress of internal coordination within the blue camp and legal cases are affecting the race, while the independent candidate adds uncertainty.
德國看守協會 released its Climate Change Performance Index ranking, placing Taiwan 59th. The 環境部 questioned the methodology, saying it was flawed and unfair to Taiwan, and stressed that Taiwan can balance economic growth with emissions cuts.
Election Billboards Everywhere! Why Spend Big to Put Them Up? Are Many Actually Illegal? [News Lab] ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The article explores the proliferation of campaign billboards in Taiwan during election periods, analyzing why candidates spend heavily on them, the regulations and enforcement challenges, and Taipei City's strict “three-point no-show” rule and penalties for violations.
Facts
The 九合一 elections choose up to 9 types of public officials
More than 10,000 campaign advertisements were taken down
Must be removed by the candidates themselves within 7 days after election day
By a rough count, there are more than ten election advertisements
Original一個月要十幾萬
Spend around NT$600,000
Original每月大約1到3萬元
Original印刷、上下架還要再花2到5萬元
Accounted for one-third of election spending
About NT$70,000 in total
Original一個就要10到20萬
Andrew, who has lived here for 15 years
The 1980 period of mobilization for the suppression of communist rebellion
Amendments to the Election and Recall Act in 2007
In 2014, Taipei City went a step further, becoming the first in the country
Even stricter regulations after 2022
3 or more items meet the definition of campaign advertising
There have already been 11 penalties for violations
Bolivian Teachers Launch 48-Hour Strike, Fearing Fiscal Constraints Could Lead to Privatization of Education ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Bolivian teachers launched a 48-hour nationwide strike to oppose transferring personnel management of vocational schools to local governments. They fear that limited local finances could lead to staff cuts and the privatization of education. Clashes between police and protesters broke out, and more than 10 people were detained.
Health insurance claims for rehabilitation services such as heat therapy reach tens of millions; lack of individualized treatment makes it difficult to address the root cause | PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Health insurance claims for rehabilitation services are enormous in number. Because payments are made per visit, physical therapists have insufficient time to conduct individualized assessments and treatments. The industry is calling for a shift to quality-based payments to balance public costs and treatment outcomes.
Su Chen-ching's daughter-in-law Lan Wan-chien running for Ligang Township chief; detained without visitation over alleged vote-buying | PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin of the KMT was detained over allegations that public funds were used to treat people to an election meal, while his father Hsieh Hsin-lung was released on bail. Lan Wan-chien, daughter-in-law of former legislator Su Chen-ching, is running for Ligang Township chief and was ordered detained without visitation by the Pingtung District Court over allegations she treated voters in a vote-buying scheme.
Taiwan Fellowship Program signed and takes effect; U.S. government employees can exchange with organizations including the Legislative Yuan | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The Taiwan Fellowship Act took effect after being signed by the U.S. president. Taiwan and the United States have further signed a memorandum of cooperation. U.S. federal employees will receive Chinese-language training and regional studies courses to deepen the Taiwan-U.S. partnership.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard leads women's military training to prepare for ground combat | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has opened a women's military training camp in Tehran, training women to use firearms, drones and air defense systems in preparation for ground combat. Meanwhile, oil tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz continue. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the impact of economic sanctions and criticized Iran's leadership.
U.S. House votes 211 to 204 to block Hegseth impeachment bid | 公視新聞 PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 211 to 204 to block an impeachment bid against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Republicans passed a procedural motion while holding a majority of seats before the new Congress takes office. Trump posted that the impeachment had failed and sharply criticized Representative Thomas Massie, who introduced the measure. Hegseth hit back, calling it a political stunt. Republicans chose Jim Jordan as their new minority leader, signaling a hard-line approach. On the Democratic side, Bernie Sanders did not support Chuck Schumer's reelection as Senate leader, but Schumer stressed unity and supported an impeachment trial.
Zhang Linghe's Top 10 mainland Chinese dramas! "Pursuit of Jade" ranks only 5th, "Story of Kunning Palace" 3rd; the champion is the ultimate costume-drama masterpiece
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article ranks the Top 10 mainland Chinese dramas starring actor Zhang Linghe by Douban rating. The winner is "Love Between Fairy and Devil" (8.2 points), followed by "Bright Eyes in the Dark" (7.1 points) and "Story of Kunning Palace" (6.8 points).
Facts
Zhang Linghe's highest-rated mainland Chinese drama is "Love Between Fairy and Devil," with a Douban score of 8.2.
"Bright Eyes in the Dark" took second place with 7.1 points.
"A Little Thing Called First Love" has a Douban rating of 5.9.
"The Legend of the Four Seas," starring Jing Tian and Zhang Linghe, is a historical fantasy drama.
"Maiden Holmes" is a historical romance and detective drama from early in Zhang Linghe's career, who debuted in 2020.
Interactions between Jensen Huang and Huang Le can be traced back to a 2024 gathering at a Taipei bar, as well as a chip procurement deal worth about US$2 billion involving Singapore company Megaspeed, whose CEO is Huang Le, in 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump had learned of the relevant intelligence as early as 2025 but had taken no action. The case has escalated into a national security issue in recent days, as congressional Republicans called for Jensen Huang to attend a closed-door investigation on November 18.
Lei Chien said China is rapidly integrating AI into industries across the board through its "real-world applications" and "system collaboration" approach, diverging from the development path built on U.S. capital.
Explainer》Did you get a raise? Taiwan's latest "average salary" hits another record, but nearly 7 tenths of employees earn below the average
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics released salary data for September 2026. The median regular salary for full-time Taiwanese employees reached NT$41,356. Although wages continue to rise, nearly 7 tenths of employees earn below the average, reflecting a worsening problem of unequal income distribution.
Facts
The median regular salary for full-time Taiwanese employees in September 2026 was NT$41,356, up 3.22% year over year.
As of September 2026, the share of all employees whose monthly regular salary was below average was 69.97%, a record high.
In the first 9 months of 2026, the average regular salary per employee rose 2.93%, the second-highest increase for the same period in nearly 26 years.
The median regular salary for part-time employees in September was NT$15,729, down 1.26% year over year.
Including non-regular salary such as bonuses, dividends and overtime pay, the average total salary for full-time Taiwanese employees was NT$63,869, up 4.84% year over year.
Is Jensen Huang’s affair partner a Chinese spy? Tang Hsiang-lung analyzes Huang Le’s high-profile conduct: “A mistress is most afraid people won’t know”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The affair scandal involving 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang has drawn attention. Media commentators say the incident involves U.S.-China tech rivalry and disputes over AI regulation. Huang’s influence as a dove on China policy could weaken, while 輝達’s heavy reliance on his personal leadership makes replacing him extremely risky.
Facts
The affair scandal involving Jensen Huang and Huang Le is seen as more than mere salacious gossip; behind it lies a U.S. political battle over AI regulation and U.S.-China tech rivalry.
Original根據《路透》報導，有多達60多萬顆輝達GPU滯留香港，且由中方主動阻擋。
Since 輝達 was founded in 1993, its operating model has become highly dependent on Jensen Huang personally, with no one able to replace him.
In recent years, Jensen Huang has been using cross-shareholdings and trusts to shift control of the business and core resources toward his family.
Tang Hsiang-lung believes Huang Le’s behavior is more aimed at securing commercial and capital interests than consistent with an espionage operation.
CTBC Financial’s October after-tax capital gains from FVOCI stocks totaled NT$12.053 billion, of which Taiwan Life accounted for about NT$11.4 billion.
CTBC Bank’s October net profit after tax was NT$5.509 billion, up 16.3% year over year.
CTBC Financial’s adjusted earnings for the first 10 months totaled NT$148.828 billion, with cumulative adjusted EPS of NT$7.57.
Taiwan Life posted an after-tax net loss of NT$499 million in October, but actually earned more than NT$10 billion when NT$11.4 billion in FVOCI stock capital gains are included.
Doctor reports, “Patient went blind in the right eye after taking weight-loss shots”; 食藥署 responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
食藥署 responded to a doctor’s report of blindness allegedly caused by weight-loss shots, saying the case involves use outside the approved weight-loss indication. It is clarifying the causal relationship, and the drug injury relief review has not yet been completed.
Facts
食藥署 has received a report of a suspected adverse drug reaction and submitted the case to the Drug Injury Relief Review Committee for discussion in late October; no final review decision has been made.
Su Yi-feng, a pulmonologist at 台北市立聯合醫院陽明院區, reported that a patient suddenly went blind in the right eye after taking weight-loss shots for 4 months.
Ozempic® is approved in Taiwan for the treatment of diabetes and is not indicated for weight loss.
A total of 314 adverse reaction reports involving weight-loss shot medications have been received in Taiwan to date, including 12 reports of eye diseases.
This case may involve use outside the approved indication. The prescribing medical institution still needs to help clarify the purpose of use, diagnostic basis, and dose adjustments.
藥害救濟基金會 received an application in late March this year, and after additional documents were submitted, the case was formally accepted in late April.
Only 1 clear report in Taiwan involved a confirmed diagnosis of NAION (eye stroke) after semaglutide use; it is also currently the only eye-related case for which an application for drug injury relief has been filed.
Is 輝達’s biggest risk actually Jensen Huang himself? Chen Fengxin says he is irreplaceable: no one can succeed him right now
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Affair allegations and a suspected espionage case involving 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang have raised national security and corporate governance concerns. Media commentator Chen Fengxin analyzed the implications for the company’s value and future, emphasizing that Huang is difficult to replace.
Facts
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang has recently become embroiled in an affair scandal involving a suspected Chinese spy, raising national security and corporate governance concerns.
輝達 has launched a third-party investigation, including outside lawyers, to clarify legal responsibility.
Jensen Huang is the longest-serving CEO among S&P 500 companies, and 輝達 has a flat organizational structure with no clear successor.
If Jensen Huang steps down, 輝達’s technological lead could narrow, and customers may turn to developing their own chips.
Chen Fengxin urged investors to avoid borrowing money to invest and warned that an affair could ruin a person’s reputation and life.
“Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang are both still in the race!” Writer reveals the final wildcard in the election: one decisive move will determine the winner
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A writer analyzed the nine-in-one election landscape, noting that Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang still have a chance, and emphasizing that the final outcome will be determined by a key factor.
From overnight convenience-store shifts back to competition: CTBC Flying Oysters campus event reveals the road to pursuing a dream
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The CTBC Flying Oysters team visited 國立臺北科技大學 on the 11th for a campus exchange event. Players Doggo and Kino, along with the management team, shared their experiences with professional esports training, work-life balance, and behind-the-scenes operations, giving students a look at the industry’s diverse landscape.
Facts
中信飛牡蠣職業電競戰隊 visited 國立臺北科技大學 on the 11th for a campus event.
The players who shared their experiences were Doggo Chiu Tzu-chuan and Kino Wu Hsin-jung.
Kino Wu Hsin-jung is currently a father of 2 and must balance family responsibilities with high-intensity training.
Competing for Japan’s cloud operations market! eCloudvalley ventures overseas through a joint venture for the first time, forming a new company with C&R and combining networks of more than 50,000 clients to pursue cloud services
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
伊雲谷數位科技 and Japan’s C&R have formed a joint venture, combining 伊雲谷數位科技’s cloud technology with C&R’s client network to expand in Japan’s cloud services market.
Facts
伊雲谷數位科技 and Japan’s CREEK & RIRV have formed a joint venture, 株式会社C&R eCloud Partners.
This is 伊雲谷’s first use of a joint-venture model to expand into overseas markets.
The C&R Group’s network encompasses more than 57,000 client companies and more than 463,000 professionals.
伊雲谷 offers more than 10 years of accumulated AWS expertise and its proprietary Atlas 2.0 management platform.
伊雲谷 currently serves more than 5,000 companies worldwide.
Is Jensen Huang’s affair dragging down Taiwan’s AI supply chain? U.S. media analysts declare: only “it” can threaten 台積電
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. media analysis says the affair scandal involving Jensen Huang has minimal impact on 台積電; the real threat comes from policy changes in Washington.
Facts
台積電 produces more than 90% of the world’s most advanced chips and reported revenue of US$122 billion last year.
William Li, a senior analyst at Counterpoint Research, believes 輝達 has not cut its orders from 台積電.
The United States is further tightening export controls and increasing scrutiny of chips being smuggled into China.
Gupta, vice president of Gartner’s Emerging Market Dynamics division, believes Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain will be difficult to replace in the short term.
Other major U.S. cloud service providers with urgent computing needs may continue buying chips from 台積電 to make up for any potential shortfall from 輝達.
Taiwanese manufacturers no longer going it alone! 電電公會’s first industry white paper in 78 years: Liu Yang-wei advocates overseas TEEMA science parks, with Taiwan＋N helping small and medium-sized businesses expand overseas together
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
電電公會 released its first TEEMA Industry White Paper. Chair Liu Yang-wei led a delegation to visit 經濟部 and proposed establishing overseas science parks, using shared services to help Taiwanese manufacturers expand abroad together. It also put forward a “Taiwan＋N” strategy to strengthen Taiwan’s core competitiveness.
Facts
電電公會 released its first TEEMA Industry White Paper in its 78-year history on the 11th.
電電公會 Chair Liu Yang-wei led vice chairs and standing directors and supervisors on a visit to 經濟部 Minister Kung Ming-hsin.
The white paper proposed establishing “TEEMA Science Parks” to use overseas industrial clusters and shared services to help small and medium-sized businesses expand abroad together.
The white paper includes 五 major policy initiatives, 9 items, and 29 action recommendations.
TEEMA Science Parks will integrate global shared services such as legal, tax, ESG, logistics, and operations management.
The white paper recommends increasing investment in research and innovation and providing first-launch markets and real-world operating environments.
Racing to build computing capacity! 東元 partners with GMI Cloud to enter Japan’s AI data center market, with a 6.4MW first phase and delivery targeted in 9 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
東元電機 is partnering with GMI Cloud and KSDI to develop a 6.4MW first-phase AI data center in Kagoshima, Japan, targeting completion in 2027 and rapid delivery within 9 months. The project marks its transformation into an AI infrastructure integration services provider.
Facts
東元電機 announced a partnership with GMI Cloud and 凱信數基株式會社 to build an AI modular data center in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
The project’s first phase will have a capacity of 6.4MW and is expected to be completed in 2027.
TECO aims to complete project delivery within 9 months by accelerating deployment through equipment prefabrication and electromechanical systems integration.
TECO has signed a trilateral memorandum of cooperation with local Japanese companies 信越科學產業 and Kraftia株式會社.
TECO has set a first-phase goal of working toward securing 350MW of operating capacity.
White Camp and Blue Camp join forces with 6 young supporters! Chiang Wan-an praises Ko Wen-je’s record on livestream: Social housing and the Dome both built on his groundwork
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an publicly praised the performance of his predecessor or colleague Ko Wen-je on a livestream program, specifically noting that Ko laid the groundwork for two major projects: social housing and the Dome.
Council of Indigenous Peoples holds just transition forum to promote sustainable economic development for Indigenous peoples
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Council of Indigenous Peoples held a just transition forum on Nov. 11, focusing on sustainable economic development for Indigenous peoples. Discussions of spatial integration, carbon-sink governance, and community collaboration helped build policy consensus and promote low-carbon transition and industrial innovation.
The forum, themed “Sustainable Indigenous Economies and Just Transition,” discussed spatial integration, carbon-sink governance, and community collaboration.
Professor 官大偉 of National Chengchi University discussed spatial integration.
Assistant Professor 藍姆路．卡造 of National Dong Hwa University discussed carbon-sink governance.
Chairman 根誌優 of the Saisiyat Indigenous Forestry and Labor Cooperative in Miaoli County shared practical experience in community collaboration.
The Council of Indigenous Peoples is implementing a four-year “Sustainable Economic Development for Indigenous Peoples” plan covering 115 to 118.
Worried about a bad stay in Taoyuan? Secret guests will test service for the first time as “Taoyuan Good Inn” adds 20 quality accommodations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 桃園市政府 held the 115 Taoyuan Good Inn Awards Ceremony on Nov. 11, introducing secret-guest testing and pinhole-camera prevention assessments for the first time. It added 20 quality accommodations, bringing the total to 70, to improve lodging safety and brand competitiveness.
Facts
The 桃園市政府 held the 115 Taoyuan Good Inn annual brand launch and awards ceremony on Nov. 11.
This year’s evaluation introduced secret-guest lodging experiences for the first time and added pinhole-camera prevention to its assessment criteria.
20 newcomers were selected from 331 lodging businesses across Taoyuan to join Taoyuan Good Inn.
The number of certified Taoyuan Good Inn accommodations has reached 70.
Indigenous products enter the market! Council of Indigenous Peoples’ agricultural marketing plan boosts the competitiveness of Indigenous produce
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Council of Indigenous Peoples held a press conference on the 11th to announce the launch of Indigenous agricultural products in partner retail channels through a value-added assistance program. Chaired by Council Minister 曾智勇, the event featured specialty products from Yilan, Miaoli, and other areas, aiming to boost competitiveness and drive local economies.
Facts
The 原住民族委員會 held a press conference on the 11th at LiMA B2B多功能貿易中心 to announce the launch of products in retail channels.
Council of Indigenous Peoples Minister 曾智勇 Ljaucu‧Zingrur attended in person and announced that agricultural products would enter partner retail channels.
The press conference featured three display areas showcasing fresh products, primary-processed goods, and processed products.
The agricultural products on display included high-calcium vegetable crackers made with cabbage from Sijinan Mountain, Datong Township, Yilan County.
The agricultural products on display included gift boxes of cherry tomatoes from Taian Township, Miaoli County.
The agricultural products on display included gift boxes of dragon beard rice noodles from Namaxia District, Kaohsiung City.
The agricultural products on display included gift boxes of mountain yams from Laiyi Township, Pingtung County.
The agricultural products on display included packaged glutinous rice from Guangfu Township, Hualien County.
AI cloud stocks bounce back! CoreWeave shares surge more than 20%; CEO reveals how strong demand is
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
CoreWeave’s third-quarter results beat expectations, with revenue up 168% year over year and shares jumping more than 20%. The CEO emphasized strong demand for AI infrastructure, saying demand for capacity in 2027 and 2028 exceeds supply. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook and secured support from a range of funding sources.
Facts
CoreWeave’s third-quarter revenue rose 168% year over year to $3.7 billion.
CoreWeave’s CEO said demand for the remaining available capacity in 2027 was 10 times supply.
CoreWeave shares rose 22.58% intraday to $59.74.
CoreWeave raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $13 billion to $13.3 billion, above analysts’ expectations.
CoreWeave’s credit default swap spread briefly widened to more than 11%.
Zacks Chief Equity Strategist believes CoreWeave shares may have bottomed out.
Wall Street focuses on whether rates will rise by 1 or 2 increments in December! CPI exceeds expectations; Fed whisperer says rate-hike pace faces a test
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
US core CPI rose 0.3% month over month for the third consecutive month in October, meeting Federal Reserve Governor Waller’s threshold for a rate hike. Markets expect the Fed to raise rates in December and are weighing whether to take more aggressive tightening measures to counter persistent inflationary pressures.
Facts
US headline CPI rose 0.4% month over month in October, below September’s 0.6% but still above the forecast of 0.3%.
US core CPI rose 0.3% month over month for the third consecutive month in October.
Federal Reserve Governor Waller said a monthly increase of 0.3% or more in core CPI could support a rate hike of 2 increments.
Market bets on a 2-increment Fed rate hike in December briefly rose to about 15%.
Original美國10月失業率降至4.1%，當月新增就業人數達16.5萬人
Core services prices excluding housing rose 0.4% month over month in October, equivalent to an annualized increase of about 4.9%.
The annualized growth rate of core CPI over the past 3 months rose to 3.75%.
Everyone is saying “just getting by”; China’s “Double 11” no longer creates miracles.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The atmosphere around China’s “Double 11” shopping festival has cooled, as people embrace a pared-down lifestyle focused on “just getting by.” The 天貓 president denied a return to simple, across-the-board half-price discounts. Merchants see the event as a final exam for their full-year strategies, and the consumer miracle may not be repeated.
Facts
“Just getting by” became a popular buzzword that went viral on Chinese social media in the second half of 2026.
The 天貓 president denied at a media briefing that “Double 11” would return to the era of simple, across-the-board half-price discounts.
Consumer Wang Qi bought a folding bicycle without waiting for “Double 11” because she wanted instant gratification.
For merchants, “Double 11” is more like a final exam testing their full-year strategic planning.
The “drink plenty of water” theory emphasizes decluttering, a simpler lifestyle and low-cost self-discipline.
黃仁勳 affair scandal widens! US may tighten export controls on 輝達 chips to China; chances of “3 bills” passing surge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
An affair scandal involving 輝達 CEO 黃仁勳, along with suspicions that he had ties to Chinese intelligence operatives, has triggered a trust crisis in the US Congress. The US may tighten export controls on 輝達 chips, and the chances of three related bills passing have risen sharply.
Facts
輝達 CEO 黃仁勳 embroiled in affair scandal and controversy over suspected ties to Chinese intelligence operatives
Bipartisan members of the US Congress have begun to lose confidence in 黃仁勳 and 輝達.
The chances of the Chip Security Act, the AI Oversight Act and the MATCH Act passing have risen following the incident.
輝達 shares have continued to fall amid the incident, down nearly 10% so far this year.
〈US premarket〉CoreWeave earnings provide a boost! Nasdaq leads gains as TSMC ADR rises more than 4%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
US stocks opened higher on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq leading gains. Strong earnings from CoreWeave and a flurry of interest in the Anthropic IPO boosted confidence in AI demand and fueled a rebound in technology stocks. 輝達 recovered after its slide, while TSMC ADR rose more than 4%. Rising expectations of interest rate hikes capped broader market gains.
Facts
CoreWeave reported better-than-expected third-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook, sending its shares up 15% in premarket trading.
OpenAI’s quarterly revenue reached $10 billion for the first time.
Anthropic’s IPO orders have reached several times the number of shares available for sale.
Facing the dual headwinds of a “super-aged” society and rising singlehood: the three-tier protection plan for singles to prepare for old-age insurance and assets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In response to Taiwan’s aging population and growing number of single people, 永達保經 recommends that singles build a three-part safety net comprising medical and long-term care insurance, an insurance-benefit trust for elder care, and appointed guardianship to protect their dignity and autonomy in old age.
Facts
In 2021, the share of Taiwan’s population who were unmarried, divorced or widowed officially topped half, reaching 50%; by 2026, it was nearing 51%.
Taiwan’s Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics reported in its 2025 household income and expenditure survey that households with 2 or fewer people accounted for a record 51.6%.
The share of 1-person households in Taiwan was 17.33%, surpassing the traditional 4-person household for the first time, at 16.63%.
永達保經 recommends medical benefit coverage of at least 300,000 for people in poor health who need care.
永達保經 recommends that healthy people expecting to live long lives prepare monthly cash flow of at least 30,000 through a return-of-premium policy or interest-sensitive life insurance.
永達保經 proposed a three-tier safety net comprising medical and long-term care insurance, an insurance-benefit trust for elder care, and appointed guardianship and advance medical directives.
Does Micron look incredibly cheap? Goldman Sachs: Don’t judge memory stocks by P/E alone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider said memory stocks should be valued against tangible book value rather than by their price-to-earnings ratios. Goldman Sachs rates SK hynix and Samsung Buy because their valuations are lower; Micron has room to rise but receives only a Neutral rating because of its higher valuation.
Facts
美光(MU-US) shares rose 6.2% before the market opened to $769.74.
Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider’s team prefers to evaluate the memory industry using the ratio of share price to tangible book value.
SK hynix and Samsung Electronics shares are trading below their respective book values per share.
SK hynix ADRs are trading at a premium of more than 40% to the shares listed in South Korea.
Goldman Sachs estimates that Micron shares are trading at about 5.4 times tangible book value.
Goldman Sachs gives Micron a “Neutral” rating and a $1,250 price target.
Gaps in US-China chip controls? Reuters reveals China military-linked university obtained restricted chips including 輝達 H200 and A100
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Reuters reported that Northwestern Polytechnical University illegally purchased 輝達 H200 chips for RMB 874,700 through a local supplier, 陝西博算網路科技公司. The case highlights loopholes in US export controls and the continued access of multiple defense-linked universities to restricted AI computing power.
Facts
Northwestern Polytechnical University bought 2 輝達 H200 chips last month for RMB 874,700.
Northwestern Polytechnical University bought chips from 陝西博算網路科技公司 rather than directly from 輝達.
Northwestern Polytechnical University rented servers equipped with 8 輝達 A100 chips and 8 A800 chips.
Shenzhen University bought 3 H100 chips in September for RMB 769,800.
Beihang University bought 4 A800 processors in April this year for RMB 489,000.
A notice from the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences listed the price of H800 computing services at 10 yuan per chip per hour.
Three Republican committee chairs asked 黃仁勳 to attend a briefing on November 18.
Renewed optimism about investment in artificial intelligence outweighed higher-than-expected US inflation data and the prospect of interest rate hikes, sending major European stock markets higher. London’s FTSE 100, Frankfurt’s DAX and Paris’s CAC 40 all advanced.
G7 foreign ministers issue joint statement, stressing the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
G7 foreign ministers issued a joint statement after meeting in Paris, stressing the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and supporting Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations.
New Taipei junior high school student’s scissors attack: High school victim dies despite treatment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A high school student surnamed Huang in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, was stabbed in the neck with scissors by a junior high school student surnamed Hsu from the same school on Sept. 24. After more than 1 month of treatment at 基隆長庚醫院, the student was pronounced dead late on the night of the 11th. The junior high school student involved turned themself in and was ordered held in custody by a court.
Taiwan esports team CFO holds sharing session to help students gain deeper understanding of the esports industry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan esports team 中信飛牡蠣 (CFO) held a sharing session at 北科大, where players Doggo and Kino and support staff spoke with students about the professionalism and ecosystem of the esports industry.
EU proposes Digital Fairness Act to protect consumers; noncompliant companies face fines of up to 6% of global annual turnover
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The European Commission has proposed a draft Digital Fairness Act aimed at protecting consumers from unfair online commercial practices, including manipulative marketing and hidden fees. It also recommended revising consumer protection cooperation rules to impose fines of up to 6% of a company's global annual turnover for violations. The measures are expected to save EU consumers 13.7 billion euros annually.
SYSTR株式会社's junk removal service, まるっと本舗, is running a campaign in Ichihara City only during December to collect mochi-making equipment in one go, offering a discount of up to 1,000 yen when customers use a fixed-price package.
MSI: Buy an eligible Roamii series product and get a code for 6 months of Surfshark! “Stay connected with ease. Enjoy with peace of mind. MSI x Surfshark® Campaign” launches
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 will launch a campaign on November 12, 2026, giving purchasers of eligible Roamii series mesh routers a code for 6 months of the Surfshark Starter plan.
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Kawagoe City to conduct a drill to address stranded commuters around major stations (live-action drill)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
On November 17, Reiwa 8, Kawagoe City will conduct a drill to address stranded commuters around major stations, based on the assumption of a major earthquake directly beneath the capital. The drill is organized by the Kawagoe City Council for Measures for Stranded Commuters around Major Stations (secretariat: Saitama Prefecture and Kawagoe City). This will be the 12th time it has been held.
Actress Alice Hirose becomes a film's protagonist and solves travel emergencies! Trip.com launches its new commercial series “Smooth Overseas Travel, Dramatically.” The first installment, “Los Angeles,” airs on TV from Saturday, November 14
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Trip.com is launching a new commercial series, “Smooth Overseas Travel, Dramatically,” featuring actress Alice Hirose. The first installment, “Los Angeles,” will air as a TV commercial starting November 14, 2026, with digital ads also launching.
Facts
A series of 3 installments
From Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Starting Saturday, November 14
“Smooth Overseas Travel, Dramatically: Los Angeles” (30 seconds)
“24-hour Japanese-language support”
In 48 countries and regions
Supports 44 local currencies
In 220 countries and regions worldwide
Original170 万軒以上のホテルと
Departing from 3,500 airports
Flights from more than 680 airlines
Original30 万以上のアトラクションや現地ツアー商品を
Companies mentioned：Trip.com、株式会社Trip.com International Travel Japan、TVer、YouTube、NTV、TBS、EX、CX、WOWOW、Prime
內政部消防署 issued a notice that the boat fire incident on Canal Road in Anping District, Tainan City, has been closed, and reminded the public to stay away from the alert area.
水利署 issued a notice that Baoshan Second Reservoir is freely overflowing, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County, as well as the East, North and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City. Residents are urged to take note and stay away from riverbeds.
Due to equipment maintenance at the Shiqiuling booster station, 台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in multiple villages in Ren'ai District, Keelung City, from the evening of 2026年11月11日 through the afternoon of 12日.
An equipment failure and emergency repairs by 台灣自來水公司 have caused a water outage in multiple villages in Xinyi District, Keelung City. The disruption will last from 2026年11月11日22:06 to 11月12日01:00.