【台揚】(Correction 11/10) Announcement on behalf of a subsidiary under Article 22, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
The outstanding loan balance reached 20% or more of the net worth in the public company's latest financial statements.
The company receiving the loan is 台揚科技股份有限公司, a wholly owned sub-subsidiary.
Original資金貸與餘額為7,637仟元。
The outstanding loan balance as a percentage of net worth is -3.12%.
Companies mentioned：台揚科技股份有限公司
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[兆豐金] announces the issuance of its 115 first unsecured ordinary corporate bonds (supplement to the announcement dated 114/05/20).
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
兆豐金控 announced the issuance of unsecured ordinary corporate bonds totaling NT$3.65 billion, with a 5-year term and an interest rate of 2.45%. The proceeds will be used to repay borrowings.
Facts
兆豐金融控股股份有限公司 issued its 115 first unsecured ordinary corporate bonds.
The total amount of this corporate bond issuance is NT$3.65 billion.
The bonds have a 5-year term, from 115/11/19 to 120/11/19.
The bonds carry a fixed interest rate of 2.45%.
The proceeds will be used to repay borrowings from financial institutions.
The trustee for the corporate bonds is the Trust Department of 元大商業銀行.
[長虹] announces the members of its first nomination committee.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
長虹 (5534) announced the formation of its first nomination committee. 王玠琛, 蔡福仁, 張彥姝, 劉博綸 and 李耀中 were appointed as new members, and 王玠琛 was elected convener. The term runs through 117/6/25.
Facts
The new members of 長虹's nomination committee are 王玠琛, 蔡福仁, 張彥姝, 劉博綸 and 李耀中, five people in total.
The term of the members of 長虹's nomination committee runs from 115/11/11 through 117/6/25.
長虹's first nomination committee elected independent director 王玠琛 as convener.
[界霖] announces that its board has approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of ROC year 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
界霖 (5285) approved its third-quarter consolidated financial statements on 115/11/11. Revenue for the first three quarters totaled more than NT$4.7 billion, net income attributable to the parent was about NT$356 million, and earnings per share were NT$3.49, indicating stable operations.
Facts
Original界霖公司民國115年前三季歸屬於母公司業主之淨利為356,347仟元。
界霖's basic earnings per share for the first three quarters of ROC year 115 were NT$3.49.
Original界霖公司民國115年第三季末之總資產為5,862,740仟元。
界霖's consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of ROC year 115 were approved by the board on 115/11/11.
Companies mentioned：界霖
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[聚賢研發-創] announces the appointment of the CEO of its U.S. subsidiary.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
聚賢研發-創 (7631) announced on 115/11/11 that 林有亮 has been appointed CEO of its U.S. subsidiary. 林有亮 currently serves as deputy general manager of the company's overseas business division and CEO of 輝創電子's India branch. The appointment reflects the company's continued efforts to strengthen its overseas market presence and management structure.
Facts
聚賢研發-創 announced the appointment of 林有亮 as CEO of its U.S. subsidiary.
The appointment of new CEO 林有亮 takes effect on 115/11/11.
林有亮 currently serves as deputy general manager of 聚賢研發-創's overseas business division.
林有亮 also serves as CEO of 輝創電子's India branch.
Companies mentioned：聚賢研發-創、輝創電子
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[海華] announces that its board has approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of fiscal year 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
海華 (3694) approved its third-quarter consolidated financial statements at a board meeting on 115/11/11. Revenue for the first three quarters exceeded NT$8.8 billion, net income was nearly NT$400 million, and EPS was NT$2.62.
Facts
海華's consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of fiscal year 115 were approved by the board on 115/11/11.
Original海華公司115年前三季歸屬於母公司業主之淨利為399,729仟元。
海華's basic earnings per share for the first three quarters of year 115 were NT$2.62.
Companies mentioned：海華
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[和益] announces the early termination of a lease for a right-of-use asset originally obtained from a related party.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
和益 announced that, due to the purchase of its own office premises, it plans to terminate its lease with related party 新本實業 early. The right-of-use asset will decrease by more than NT$12 million, with no impact on the company's finances.
Facts
和益 plans to terminate its lease with related party 新本實業股份有限公司 early on 116/2/28.
The early termination of the lease will reduce 和益's right-of-use assets by NT$12,078,906.
The original leased property is located at 7th Floor, No. 80, Liuzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei, and is used as an office.
The original lease term ran from 113/07/15 to 119/07/14.
The monthly rent for the first phase of the original lease (113/07/15~115/07/14) was NT$294,700, excluding tax.
Companies mentioned：和益、新本實業股份有限公司
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[和益] announces the acquisition of real estate from a related party.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
和益 (1709) announced on 115/11/11 that it had acquired real estate in Taipei's Wanhua District from related party 新本實業 for NT$162 million. The property will be used as a company office to reduce leasing risks.
Facts
和益 announced on 115/11/11 that it had acquired land and a building in Taipei's Wanhua District owned by related party 新本實業股份有限公司.
The total transaction amount is NT$162,115,800, excluding tax.
The transaction includes land measuring 75.3246 square meters and a building measuring 695.9944 square meters.
The counterparty, 新本實業股份有限公司, is a company whose director is also a person in charge of the company.
The property will be used as an office to meet long-term office needs and reduce uncertainty related to leasing.
[復盛應用] announces that its board has approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of year 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
復盛應用 (6670) approved its third-quarter consolidated financial statements at a board meeting on 115/11/11. Revenue for the period exceeded NT$23.9 billion, and earnings per share were NT$17.79, indicating stable operating performance.
Facts
Original復盛應用115年1月1日累計至本期止營業收入為23,939,303仟元
復盛應用's basic earnings per share from 115/1/1 through the current period were NT$17.79.
Original復盛應用期末總資產為30,292,158仟元
Original復盛應用115年1月1日累計至本期止稅前淨利為3,516,757仟元
復盛應用 announced that it meets the requirements of item 31.
復盛應用's company code is 6670.
復盛應用's audit committee approval date was 115/11/11.
Companies mentioned：復盛應用
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[聚賢研發-創] announces that its board has resolved to distribute dividends.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
At a board meeting on 115/11/11, 聚賢研發-創 (7631) resolved to distribute a cash dividend of NT$1.2 per share from its third-quarter year 115 earnings, totaling NT$24,334,020. The entire distribution will be in cash, with no stock dividend.
Facts
聚賢研發-創 held a board meeting on 115/11/11 and resolved to distribute dividends.
This dividend distribution is from the earnings for the third quarter of year 115.
The cash dividend per share is NT$1.20000000.
The total cash dividend payable to shareholders is NT$24,334,020.
No shares will be distributed as part of this dividend allocation; stock distributions through capitalization of earnings, statutory surplus reserves, and capital surplus are all nil.
Companies mentioned：聚賢研發-創
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[巨路] announces that its board has approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of year 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
巨路 (company code 6192) held a board meeting on 115/11/11 and formally approved its consolidated financial statements for the third quarter ended 115/9/30. The announcement reports the company's operating performance and financial position for the first three quarters.
Facts
巨路 approved its consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of year 115 on 115/11/11.
Original巨路公司1月1日累計至本期止營業收入為6,107,824仟元。
Original巨路公司1月1日累計至本期止稅前淨利為996,196仟元。
Original巨路公司期末總資產為12,889,646仟元。
巨路 reported basic earnings per share of NT$7.65 for the period from Jan. 1 through the current period.
Companies mentioned：巨路
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【和益】announces acquisition of right-of-use assets for real estate from a related party
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
和益 announced that it acquired the right to use storage tanks in Guatemala from its subsidiary Pacific Tank Storage, at an annual rent of about USD 580,000, for its overseas tank-storage business.
Facts
和益 acquired right-of-use assets for Pacific Tank Storage in Guatemala from its subsidiary 太平洋貯槽股份有限公司.
The transaction covers 10 storage tanks with a capacity of 500KL each, at a monthly rental fee of USD 49,134.
The total annual rent for the transaction is USD 589,608, and the right-of-use asset amount is NTD 19,053,043.
The lease term runs from Jan. 1, 116, to Dec. 31, 116. Payment is to be made by bank wire before the 10th of each month.
The board approved this related-party transaction on Nov. 11, 115. The price was determined through negotiations based on market rates.
Companies mentioned：和益、太平洋貯槽股份有限公司
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【台汽電】The company’s board approves the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台汽電 (8926) held a board meeting on Nov. 11, 115, and formally approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 115. The report covers the period from Jan. 1, 115, to Sept. 30, 115, and was reviewed and approved by the audit committee.
Facts
台汽電’s board approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115 on Nov. 11, 115.
Original台汽電115年1月1日累計至本期止營業收入為53,614,139仟元。
Original台汽電115年1月1日累計至本期止本期淨利為3,829,607仟元。
台汽電 reported basic earnings per share of NT$3.66 for the period from Jan. 1, 115, through the current period.
【金像電】 announces that its subsidiary Gold Circuit Electronics (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. has acquired equipment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
金像電 announced that its Thai subsidiary’s board resolved on Nov. 11, 115, to spend about NT$912 million to purchase machinery and equipment from Kunshan Jingming Machinery to expand production and operating capacity.
Facts
金像電, on behalf of its subsidiary Gold Circuit Electronics (Thailand) Co.,Ltd., acquired a batch of machinery and equipment for business use on Nov. 11, 115.
The total value of the equipment transaction is USD 28,081,000, equivalent to approximately NT$912,070,880.
The counterparty to the transaction is 昆山競銘機械有限公司, which is unrelated to 金像電.
【和益】announces acquisition of right-of-use assets for real estate from a related party
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
和益 (1709) announced that it acquired right-of-use assets for storage tanks in Fangliao Township, Pingtung County, from its subsidiary 和協環保科技股份有限公司, at a monthly rent of about NT$430,000, for use as factory storage tanks.
Facts
和益 announced on Nov. 11, 115, that it had acquired right-of-use assets for real estate from a related party.
The subject of the transaction is the right-of-use asset for storage tanks at No. 12, Yongxiang Road, Donghai Village, Fangliao Township, Pingtung County.
The counterparty to the transaction is 和協環保科技股份有限公司, a subsidiary of 和益.
The transaction covers 2 storage tanks, each with a capacity of 1500KL.
The monthly rent is NTD$433,334, excluding tax.
Companies mentioned：和益、和協環保科技股份有限公司
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【泰合】 announces that its new drug TAH3311 has received an Israeli invention patent for “APIXABAN FILMPRODUCT AND USES THEREOF”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Taiwan Biotech announced that a patent related to its new drug TAH3311 has been approved in Israel, which is expected to support international licensing.
Facts
The patent application for “APIXABAN FILM PRODUCT AND USES THEREOF,” filed by 泰合生技藥品股份有限公司 with the Israel Patent Office under application No. 309098, has been approved following examination.
The invention concerns the TAH3311 oral dissolving film.
泰合生技 said that obtaining the patent will support its international licensing business.
The date of the event was Nov. 11, 115.
泰合生技藥品股份有限公司 is a publicly offered company, and this announcement concerns a matter with a material impact on shareholders’ equity or securities prices, as specified in Article 7, Subparagraph 9 of the Enforcement Rules of the Securities and Exchange Act.
Companies mentioned：泰合生技藥品股份有限公司
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【黑松】 announces that its board has approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115
Basic earnings per share for the period from Jan. 1, 115, through the current period was NT$1.13.
Original期末總資產為24,818,996仟元
Original期末總負債為6,168,331仟元
Companies mentioned：黑松
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【聚賢研發-創】 announces that its guarantee for a subsidiary complies with the provisions of Article 25, Paragraph one, Subparagraphs three and four of the “Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies” (renewal upon expiry of the original limit)
The guarantee is being provided by the parent company because the subsidiary needs bank financing; this is a renewal upon expiry of the original limit.
The board resolved on Nov. 11, 115, to cancel the original endorsement guarantee balance of USD 5,000 thousand and continue providing an endorsement guarantee for the same amount.
As of the date of the event, the balance of guarantees provided by A represented 35.94% of the net worth in the latest financial statements of the publicly offered company.
Companies mentioned：聚賢研發-創、GENII IDEAS(S) PTE.LTD
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【隆大】 announces that its board has approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
隆大 (5519) announced that its board approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115. Cumulative revenue for the period was NT$1.444 billion, net income was NT$189 million, and EPS was NT$0.82.
Facts
隆大’s consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115 were approved by board resolution.
Original隆大公司115年第三季累計營業收入為1,444,303仟元
Original隆大公司115年第三季累計歸屬於母公司業主淨利為189,547仟元
隆大’s basic earnings per share for the third quarter of 115 was NT$0.82.
Original隆大公司115年第三季期末總資產為13,533,139仟元
隆大’s financial report for the third quarter of 115 covers the period from 115/01/01 to 115/09/30.
Original隆大公司115年第三季累計稅前淨利為249,757仟元
Companies mentioned：隆大
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【台航】 announces changes to the members of its Sustainability Development Committee
台航 announced changes to the members of its Sustainability Development Committee on Nov. 11, 115.
The newly appointed members of the Sustainability Development Committee are 林虹妤 and 呂錦隆.
Original林虹妤現任台灣經濟研究院研究二所副所長。
Original呂錦隆現任國立高雄科技大學航運管理系教授兼系主任。
Companies mentioned：台航、台灣經濟研究院、國立高雄科技大學
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【欣天然】 board approves the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
欣天然 (9918) held a board meeting on Nov. 11, 115, and formally approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 115. The approval confirms the company’s operating results for the third quarter and provides investors with key financial indicators.
Facts
欣天然 approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115 on Nov. 11, 115.
欣天然’s basic earnings per share for the third quarter of 115 was NT$2.11.
Original欣天然期末總資產為5,926,794仟元
Original欣天然期末歸屬於母公司業主之權益為3,422,726仟元
Companies mentioned：欣天然
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[中華化] announces its participation in the establishment of 台塑中華先進化學股份有限公司 through investment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中華化 announced its participation in the establishment of 台塑中華先進化學 through investment, contributing NT$600 million for a 50% stake as part of its long-term investment strategy.
Facts
中華化 participated in the establishment of 台塑中華先進化學股份有限公司 through investment, taking a 50% stake.
The total transaction amount is NT$600 million, and the transaction involves 60,000,000 shares.
This investment represents 15.12% of 中華化's total assets in its most recent financial statements.
台塑中華先進化學股份有限公司 has registered capital of NT$6 billion.
The purpose of this transaction is long-term investment, and it is not a related-party transaction.
Companies mentioned：中華化、台塑中華先進化學股份有限公司
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[大毅] announces that its board of directors approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
大毅公司 approved its consolidated financial statements for the third quarter on November 11, 115. Cumulative revenue exceeded NT$5 billion, pretax net income was approximately NT$870 million, and earnings per share were NT$5.26.
Facts
Original大毅公司115年前三季累計營業收入為5,018,552仟元
Original大毅公司115年前三季歸屬於母公司業主淨利為750,376仟元
大毅公司's basic earnings per share for the first 3 quarters of 115 were NT$5.26
Original大毅公司115年第三季末總資產為11,134,911仟元
Original大毅公司115年前三季營業利益為885,882仟元
Companies mentioned：大毅
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[中華化] announces that its board of directors resolved to lift the non-compete restriction on a manager
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
At a board meeting on November 11, 115, 中華化 (1727) resolved to lift the non-compete restriction on associate vice president 程清安. The permission covers the period during which he serves as a manager and applies to businesses in the same line of business. The board approved the resolution without objection, and it does not involve investment in mainland China.
Facts
中華化 held a board meeting on November 11, 115, and resolved to lift the non-compete restriction on a manager.
The manager approved to be released from the non-compete restriction is associate vice president 程清安.
程清安 is permitted to engage in businesses that are the same as or similar to 中華化's business scope.
The non-compete restriction is lifted for the period during which 程清安 serves as a manager of the company.
The resolution was approved as proposed by the directors without objection.
Companies mentioned：中華化
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[中華化] announces that its board of directors resolved to lift the non-compete restriction on a manager
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
At a board meeting on November 11, 115, 中華化 (1727) resolved to lift the non-compete restriction on general manager 干凱恩. He is permitted to engage in businesses that are the same as or similar to the company's business scope for the duration of his appointment as a manager. The resolution was approved by the board without objection. The move involves corporate governance rules and adjustments to managers' rights and interests.
Facts
The manager approved to engage in competitive business activities is 干凱恩, whose title is general manager.
The permitted competitive activities are businesses that are the same as or similar to the company's business scope.
The period during which competitive activities are permitted is the period of service as a manager of the company.
The resolution was explained in accordance with Article 32 of the Company Act and approved as proposed by the directors without objection.
Companies mentioned：中華化
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[長虹] announces that its board of directors approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
長虹公司's board of directors approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115 on November 11, 115. The statements showed cumulative revenue exceeding NT$4.3 billion and stable profits.
Facts
長虹公司 approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115 on November 11, 115.
Original長虹公司1月1日累計至本期止營業收入為4,305,219仟元。
Original長虹公司1月1日累計至本期止歸屬於母公司業主淨利為741,821仟元。
長虹公司's basic earnings per share accumulated from January 1 through the current period were NT$2.41.
Original長虹公司期末總資產為48,427,017仟元。
Companies mentioned：長虹
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[和益] announces that its board of directors approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
和益 (1709) approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115 at a board meeting on November 11, 115. Cumulative revenue exceeded NT$8.3 billion, and earnings per share were NT$2.65.
Facts
Original和益公司115年1月1日累計至本期止營業收入為8,374,725仟元
和益公司's basic earnings per share accumulated from January 1 through the current period in 115 were NT$2.65
Original和益公司115年1月1日累計至本期止稅前淨利為1,582,927仟元
Original和益公司期末總資產為13,253,999仟元
Original和益公司115年1月1日累計至本期止本期淨利為1,258,888仟元
Companies mentioned：和益
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[台航] announces that its board of directors approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台航 (2617) approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter at a board meeting on November 11, 115. Cumulative revenue was NT$3.72 billion, net income was NT$1.13 billion, and EPS was NT$2.72, indicating stable operating profits.
Facts
Original台航115年第三季累計營業收入為3,722,345仟元
Original台航115年第三季累計歸屬於母公司業主之淨利為1,133,513仟元
台航's basic earnings per share for the third quarter of 115 were NT$2.72
Original台航期末總資產為27,597,154仟元
Original台航期末歸屬於母公司業主之權益為18,729,043仟元
Companies mentioned：台航
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[中華化] announces an extension of the payment period for designated subscribers in its cash capital increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中華化 (1727) announced that it has extended the payment deadline for designated subscribers in its cash capital increase to 12/10 and introduced a refund compensation plan to protect the rights and interests of shareholders and employees who have already paid. The new share certificates are expected to be listed on 12/16.
Facts
臺灣中華化學工業股份有限公司 announced an extension of the payment period for designated subscribers in its cash capital increase to December 10, 115.
The company has drawn up a compensation plan that provides a refund mechanism for original shareholders and employees who have paid but do not wish to subscribe.
Interest will be added to the refund amount, calculated at the rate for one-year time deposits at 臺灣銀行.
The adjustment date for the conversion price of the domestic second unsecured convertible corporate bonds has been postponed to December 11, 115.
The share payment certificates are expected to be listed and traded on December 16, 115.
[聯詠] announces the cancellation of the building purchase case previously approved by the board of directors on November 3, 115, authorizing the chairman to handle it at full discretion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
聯詠科技 (3034) announced that it has canceled its plan to purchase office space near Hsinchu Science Park. The plan was originally approved by the board of directors on November 3, 115, but was terminated because the parties could not reach an agreement. It will have no material impact on the company's finances.
Facts
聯詠 announces the cancellation of the building purchase case previously approved by the board of directors on November 3, 115, authorizing the chairman to handle it at full discretion
聯詠 originally planned to purchase a building near its existing office location in Hsinchu Science Park
聯詠 canceled the purchase because the parties could not reach an agreement
聯詠 stated that this change will have no material impact on the company's finances or business
聯詠's company code is 3034
Companies mentioned：聯詠
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[中華化] announces the record date and related matters for its cash capital increase subscription (supplementary announcement extending the payment period for designated subscribers and adjusting the contract signing date with the institutions handling receipt and custody of funds)
中華化 announced that the record date for subscription to its cash capital increase is 115/10/19
The payment period for designated subscribers has been adjusted to 115/11/24~115/12/10
The proceeds from this capital increase will be used to repay bank loans, purchase machinery and equipment, and strengthen working capital
永豐銀行's Yenping Branch will serve as the institution handling receipt of deposits, and its Shilin Branch will serve as the institution holding the funds in a dedicated account
Companies mentioned：中華化、永豐銀行
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【旭富】 announces that it has been invited by 凱基證券 to attend an online meeting to discuss its operating situation.
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旭富（4119） announced that it had been invited by 凱基證券 to hold an investor conference online on Nov. 12, 115, to update the market on the company's recent operating situation.
Facts
旭富 (company code 4119) announced that it had been invited by 凱基證券 to attend an online meeting.
旭富 held an investor conference on Nov. 12, 115.
Original法人說明會的時間定於14時00分。
The investor conference was held online.
The purpose of the investor conference was to discuss the company's operating situation.
萬海貨運's board of directors resolved on Nov. 11, 115, to spend approximately US$473 million to purchase 17,000 newly built containers from the unrelated party Singamas Management Services Limited, meeting its operational needs to replace older containers.
Facts
萬海 announced on November 11, 115, that it had purchased new containers.
The transaction involved 17,000 containers.
The total transaction amount was US$47,280,000.
Singamas Management Services Limited, the counterparty to the transaction, is unrelated to 萬海.
The purchase was intended to replace older containers in response to operational needs.
Taiwan's well-known department store in decline? Locals lament empty space, departing tenants, fewer shoppers and poor transportation: “I won't go there again”
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The departure of tenants from 比漾廣場 in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, sparked rumors that it was going out of business. The operator confirmed that the site is undergoing a major renovation to comply with fire regulations and improve its competitiveness. The trial operation of a nearby parking lot and the planned completion of the Wanda Line in 2027 are expected to ease transportation problems and attract more visitors.
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A large number of tenants have recently left 比漾廣場 in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, raising concerns about its operations.
The operator of 比漾廣場 confirmed that a major renovation is underway and said the mall is not closing or going out of business.
One reason for the renovation is a new fire regulation requiring all flooring to be replaced with fire-resistant flooring.
The underground parking lot at nearby Yongping Elementary School is currently in trial operation.
Yongping Elementary School Station on the Wanda Line is expected to be completed in 2027.
Well-known tenants at 比漾廣場 include 無印, UQ, 松本清, Nitori, 2nd street and 誠品.
Consumers say 比漾廣場's main shortcomings are insufficient motorcycle parking and the lack of direct access by metro.
Has Jensen Huang's wife Lori responded? Online claims say she spoke about her husband's affair for the first time, saying, “I won't join the pile-on against Huang Le”; report reconstructs the audio
The Longtan Science Park Phase 3 site covers approximately 104.65 hectares and will serve as a base for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
Original桃園市政府目標在2028年10月完成龍科三期園區土地取得。
Starting in July 2031, 桃北再生水廠 is expected to deliver 40,000 tons of reclaimed water daily to Longtan Science Park Phase 3.
Original台電規劃約121億元預算用於龍科三期的輸配電設施和變電所建設。
An agreement to purchase the site for Longtan Elementary School was signed on Oct. 13, 2026, with completion and opening targeted for the 119th academic year.
War secretary “laughs and chats at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,” reprimanded on the spot by an Army guard! Hegseth and his group told to “maintain silence and respect”
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U.S. War Secretary Hegseth and others were seen laughing and posing for photos in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. An Army guard reprimanded them on the spot and ordered them to remain quiet. The incident prompted questions about whether senior officials respect military traditions and the solemnity of the site.
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A U.S. Army sentinel loudly ordered visitors at the scene to remain quiet and show respect.
Hegseth and his team went to Arlington National Cemetery to attend a Veterans Day ceremony.
President Trump and Vice President Vance also attended the ceremony.
Those pictured with Hegseth included his wife Jennifer and Chief of Staff Bria, among others.
Far-left Texas governor-elect begins “settling scores”; Florida invites Musk to relocate company headquarters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Florida Representative Gimenez invited Musk to move 特斯拉’s headquarters to Florida, accusing Texas governor-elect Hinojosa of possibly punishing businesses. Hinojosa has halted a land deal involving SpaceX, while Musk reiterated that he chose Texas because of California’s strict regulations.
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Florida Representative Gimenez wrote to Musk, inviting 特斯拉 to move its headquarters from Texas to Florida and expand its local operations.
Hinojosa called for putting on hold SpaceX’s plan to buy part of Boca Chica State Park.
Musk spent hundreds of millions of dollars supporting Republican candidates in this U.S. election cycle.
Lo Ta-yu’s remark that “mainlanders have been bullied terribly” sparks backlash; Jaw Shaw-kong reveals his surprising background: “He had reason to feel that way and speak up”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Entertainer Lo Ta-yu made controversial remarks about provincial origins in a recent interview, saying mainlanders had been severely oppressed, drawing public attention. Jaw Shaw-kong, former chairman of 中廣, later clarified that Lo Ta-yu was actually from a local Hakka family and urged society to set aside divisions over provincial origins and face the future together.
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In an interview on the radio program 飛碟早餐, Lo Ta-yu criticized the Democratic Progressive Party government for lowering Taiwan’s cultural standards and said mainlanders had been bullied enough.
Lo Ta-yu warned mainlanders, the Kuomintang and local Blue supporters that if they did not wake up, they would be trampled into a despised underclass.
Jaw Shaw-kong revealed that Lo Ta-yu’s father was Hakka and his mother was also from Taiwan, so Lo Ta-yu was not a mainlander.
Jaw Shaw-kong said divisions over provincial origins in Taiwanese society were gradually fading and that people should show mutual understanding and tolerance and work together.
Shen Cheng-nan went against the prevailing view to support Lo Ta-yu, accusing the Democratic Progressive Party of using brainwashing tactics against younger generations of mainlanders.
How can you get to Taoyuan Airport when the Airport MRT is not running late at night? “3 ways to save money and travel conveniently” without taking a taxi; get to the terminals smoothly from northern, central and southern Taiwan 24 hours a day
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This article details several public transportation alternatives for getting to Taoyuan Airport late at night, including the T200 night bus, additional Airport MRT services and routes operated by 國光客運 and 統聯客運. It also mentions nearby accommodations and credit card airport transfer offers to help travelers avoid expensive taxi fares.
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The T200 late-night shuttle route between the Zhongli A21 Micro Transit Hub and Taoyuan International Airport began operating on 2026年11月2日.
The T200 night bus operates from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.
Taoyuan residents can ride the T200 night bus for free with a resident card.
An additional late-night Airport MRT train departs A22 Laojie River Station at 11:50 p.m.
國光客運 route 1819 operates 24 hours a day, running directly from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan Airport.
A one-way full-fare ticket on 國光客運 route 1819 costs about NT$164, and the journey takes about 55 minutes.
The first bus on 統聯客運 route 1623 departs at around 1:01 a.m., and the fare is up to about NT$395.
MSCI’s latest rebalancing is out! 3 PCB stocks upgraded, 台積電’s weighting cut, and 4 Taiwanese stocks removed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
MSCI announced its latest semiannual index review. 景碩, 南電 and 台燿 were added to the Taiwan Standard Index, while 萬海, 嘉澤, 中租-KY and 元太 were removed, reducing the number of constituents to 73. 台積電’s weighting was cut, while 台燿 received the largest increase. The changes take effect on November 30.
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The MSCI Taiwan Standard Index saw “3 additions and 4 removals,” bringing the total number of constituents down to 73.
The 3 stocks added were 景碩, 南電 and 台燿, all companies associated with PCBs and IC substrates.
台燿 had the largest weighting increase in this review, up 0.37 percentage points.
The MSCI Global Small Cap Index added 18 Taiwanese stocks and removed 12.
南電 was one of the top 3 companies by full market capitalization among the stocks added to the Emerging Markets Index in this review.
The changes officially take effect after the market closes on November 30, with the new list applying from December 1.
Chinese coast guard and navy vessels transit Kagoshima’s Ōsumi Strait; Japan’s Defense Ministry says China is expanding its activities
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Japan’s Defense Ministry announced that Chinese coast guard and navy vessels had transited the Ōsumi Strait, marking the first reported case of a coast guard vessel accompanied by warships. Japan is continuing to monitor the situation.
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Japan’s Defense Ministry announced on 2026年10月28日 that Chinese vessels had transited the Ōsumi Strait.
The vessels included 1 Chinese coast guard ship and 3 navy vessels.
This was the first time Japan had announced a case of a coast guard vessel accompanied by warships transiting a nearby strait.
The China Coast Guard is a maritime law enforcement agency and is a separate organization from the navy.
The accompanying navy vessels included a missile destroyer and a frigate.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force spotted the vessels in waters about 200 kilometers west of Kuchinoerabu Island, Kagoshima Prefecture.
The vessels did not enter Japanese territorial waters, and there was no dangerous activity during the voyage.
Huang Renxun turmoil gives Google an opening! New TPU is 3成 cheaper; “10 Taiwanese stocks” set to benefit first, with one already posting 4 straight bullish candlesticks
Could Huang Renxun’s alleged affair affect the APEC summit? Presidential Office responds and reveals further measures to prevent China from diminishing Taiwan
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Presidential Office spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui responded to issues related to the APEC summit, stressing that any attempt to diminish Taiwan’s status would be met with a demand for correction. Acer founder Stan Shih will lead the delegation, accompanied by his wife for cultural exchanges. National security agencies are tracking the movements of 輝達 CEO Huang Renxun amid his personal controversy.
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Presidential Office spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui said that if Taiwan faces unfair treatment or attempts to diminish its status during the APEC meeting, the government will demand an immediate correction and defend its rights.
Original宏碁集團創辦人暨榮譽董事長施振榮將代表台灣出席2026年APEC經濟領袖會議。
Since signing its APEC accession memorandum in 1991, Taiwan has participated in APEC on an equal basis, without any involvement of the “one-China principle.”
Unlimited rides for NT$399! Chiang Wan-an and Li Sichuan team up to launch a “Taipei-New Taipei bus pass” for unlimited rides over 30 days
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and New Taipei Mayor Li Sichuan jointly introduced a Taipei-New Taipei bus pass priced at NT$399, allowing unlimited rides on buses in both cities over 30 days. The move is one of the key campaign promises during the local nine-in-one elections.
Today’s (11/12) top stories! Labor Ministry to pay out up to NT$11,500 / Latest update on Taiwan’s new metro lines / Is the online statement attributed to Huang Renxun’s wife real? The truth revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Labor announced that employment stabilization measures will take effect in November for 3 major industries, including machinery and equipment manufacturing. Workers placed on reduced hours for 30 days or more can receive a wage-difference subsidy of up to NT$11,500. Meanwhile, the Taoyuan section of the Taoyuan-Xinlin Line has been submitted for review, an online statement attributed to Huang Renxun’s wife was confirmed to be AI-generated, and experts identified investment opportunities in AI-related industries after Taiwanese stocks rebounded.
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The Ministry of Labor revised its employment stabilization measures. Starting in November, workers in 3 industries placed on reduced hours for 30 days or more can receive a monthly wage-difference subsidy of up to NT$11,500.
The Taoyuan section of the Taoyuan-Xinlin Line is about 19.6 kilometers long and is planned to have 23 stations. It was submitted to the Ministry of Transportation for review on November 5.
The Taiwan FactCheck Center confirmed that the online “361-character statement” attributed to Huang Renxun’s wife, Lori, was AI-generated, with a 99% likelihood of being synthetic.
The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index closed 1,545 points higher at 44,257 on the 11th, while actively managed ETF 00418A saw trading volume surge to 260,000 lots on its first day of listing.
The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation updated its list of travel agency changes. This year, 71 travel agencies have had their licenses revoked, suspended operations, dissolved or been deregistered.
Is Jensen Huang really about to be forced out? Bloomberg reports 輝達 has identified an outside CEO candidate; 蘋果’s Cook is named, and his succession advantages come to light
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Bloomberg reports that 輝達’s board is considering an outside CEO, with Cook seen as a strong candidate because he successfully succeeded Jobs. CFO Kress and independent director Neil have also been named as potential interim CEOs, but the board has not officially confirmed any successor.
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According to Bloomberg, 輝達’s board has worked with an outside firm to identify a CEO successor and is considering first appointing an interim CEO.
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a professor at 耶魯大學管理學院, says 蘋果 CEO Cook is an outside leadership candidate worth considering for 輝達.
When Cook took over as 蘋果 CEO in 2011, the company had a market capitalization of about US$350 billion, which later grew to several trillion dollars.
輝達 CFO Kress and lead independent director Neil have been named by outside observers as possible interim CEO candidates.
Under 輝達’s bylaws, the board can remove senior company executives by a majority vote. Jensen Huang has no special voting rights to veto the decision.
The 輝達 board previously announced the formation of a committee made up of independent directors and hired outside legal counsel to investigate whether Jensen Huang had been targeted by a foreign intelligence operation.
OpenAI’s quarterly revenue surged by 5 tenths, yet it still lost more than US$10 billion! How far behind Anthropic is it?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
OpenAI’s third-quarter revenue reached US$10 billion, up 50% from the previous quarter, but its adjusted operating loss widened to US$10.9 billion. Facing Anthropic’s strong performance in the enterprise market, OpenAI is aggressively competing for business through price cuts, executive appointments and advertising strategies, while raising funds for an IPO next year.
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OpenAI’s third-quarter revenue reached US$10 billion, growing about 50% from the second quarter.
OpenAI’s adjusted operating loss in the third quarter widened from US$10.1 billion to US$10.9 billion.
Anthropic’s third-quarter revenue reached US$17 billion, and its operating loss was US$567 million.
The number of paid OpenAI ChatGPT users has grown to about 100 million.
OpenAI hired Dali Rajic as its new chief revenue officer.
OpenAI’s stock-based compensation expense rose to US$2.6 billion in the third quarter.
OpenAI’s latest fundraising round had an original target of US$30 billion, but less than half that amount has been raised so far.
1% Weekly Picks》The life philosophy of Hiroshi Abe; How is taste cultivated? What to do in Hokkaido in autumn, and other style perspectives
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This week, 1% Style highlights three articles exploring Hiroshi Abe’s acting philosophy, the psychological mechanisms behind the formation of taste, and autumn travel plans and data analysis for Furano and Biei in Hokkaido.
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Hiroshi Abe plays Taro Egawa in the film “The Happiness Sticky Note.” Director Bunji Sotoyama asked him to speak more naturally, because ordinary is the hardest thing to portray.
In 2008, Hilke Plassmann and others published a wine experiment in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, showing that price labels affect pleasure ratings and brain activity.
In 2024, foreign visitors spent 8.925 million nights in Hokkaido, with Sapporo’s share rising from 40.8% to 42.9%.
In 2025, foreign visitors spent about 10.38 million nights in Hokkaido. Visitors from Taiwan accounted for about 2.386 million nights, or 23%, the largest share.
Masahiko Kamebuchi of 富良野起司工房 explains why squid ink is used to make cheese that is white on the outside and black inside: it symbolizes snow and the fertile land beneath it.
The 3 zodiac signs best at reading the room! They can tell something is off before anyone speaks, and one sign is best at knowing what to say in any situation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article introduces the three zodiac signs considered in folklore to be best at reading the room, saying people born under these signs can sense a change in the atmosphere before anyone speaks and especially emphasizing that one sign is best at knowing what to say in any situation.
This stock once associated with the Hung family faction is officially being delisted! After 2 consecutive limit-down sessions, more than 16,000 lots of sell orders are lined up as the company urgently seeks a backer to save itself
Political shock in the Toufen mayoral race! Tseng Wen-hsueh visits former KMT Miaoli County Magistrate Hsu Yao-chang and former mayor Hsu Ting-chen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Toufen mayoral candidate Tseng Wen-hsueh visited former KMT Miaoli County Magistrate Hsu Yao-chang and former Toufen Mayor Hsu Ting-chen during the local elections, seeking political support or an exchange of views.
Why is Jensen Huang being forced out over an affair? He violated 1 major 輝達 rule, prompting a sharp shift in the board’s stance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang admitted to a second extramarital affair, with Powell, a medical business vice president who reports directly to him, in violation of the company’s code of conduct. The board’s stance has shifted, and it is reportedly set to meet as early as November 11 to discuss his removal, while also facing pressure from congressional questioning.
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Jensen Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife and publicly apologized.
Jensen Huang’s second extramarital affair was with Powell, a vice president in 輝達’s medical business.
Jensen Huang’s relationship with Powell violated 輝達’s code of conduct on relationships between managers and subordinates.
The key cause of the poisoning was opened rice noodles left unrefrigerated for at least 63 hours, then contaminated with bongkrekic acid amid the mixing of old and new ingredients and hot, humid conditions.
When prosecutors filed charges, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office sought a 4-year sentence for owner Li Fang-hsuan, but the first-instance sentence was less than half of that.
Travel alert: Passport headshots of 70,000 people leaked! If you applied through 3 channels after September, should you renew your passport? Consular Affairs Bureau compensation and one-click QA lookup
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hackers breached the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Bureau of Consular Affairs website, leaking more than 70,000 passport headshots and data including authorization letters. The bureau stressed that core personal information was not exposed and passport validity is unaffected, so people do not need to renew their passports. It has set up a hotline for inquiries and will seek to hold the contractor accountable and refer the case to the judicial authorities.
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The Bureau of Consular Affairs website was found to have been hacked on the 4th of this month, and an investigation found that more than 70,000 passport headshots had been leaked.
A total of 72,702 passport headshot files were leaked. They were application photos uploaded online between September 3 and November 2, 2026.
Scanned copies of 26,072 authorization letters verified by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York since 2011, as well as 774 ABTC application records, were also stolen.
The Bureau of Consular Affairs said it has found no evidence that other personal information, such as names, dates of birth, national ID numbers or passport numbers, was leaked, and passport validity is unaffected.
The Bureau of Consular Affairs has set up a dedicated inquiry hotline at (02) 8979-3100 for people to check whether their headshots were leaked. The service is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Bureau of Consular Affairs said that if it finds the contractor failed to fulfill its cybersecurity obligations under the contract or is otherwise at fault, it will pursue legal accountability and compensation, and conduct a comprehensive review of related information systems and outsourcing management mechanisms.
New Taipei City exhibition “Circus for Everyone” invites families to join in; adds free movie screenings on 11/21 and 22; 馬戲之門 creates an interactive playground; ticket reservations for “New Taipei Joyful Screenings” open 11/14
The 2026 New Taipei City Exhibition is themed “New Taipei Band: Playing the Future Together,” with three main themes and seven exhibition zones.
The 3rd-floor exhibition zone, “New Taipei Grand Gathering: Circus for Everyone,” was planned by 馬戲之門, a distinguished performing arts group in New Taipei City.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie will be screened on November 21, and The Lego Movie on November 22.
“New Taipei Joyful Screenings” is free to attend, with ticket reservations opening at 10 a.m. on November 14 (Saturday).
The first 150 audience members admitted at each screening will receive a limited-edition “1哥5弟” shaped balloon.
The 2026 New Taipei City Exhibition runs through December 27 and is free to visit at New Taipei City Government's Sanchong Anxin Center.
The 4th-floor performance hall's “Game in Progress” combines juggling, acrobatics and live improvisation, inviting the audience to join the performance.
Taiwan's most desolate high-speed rail station is this one! Ministry of Transportation statistics reveal it is “remote, quiet and sparsely attended,” with locals also lamenting that the site was poorly chosen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan High Speed Rail passenger numbers grew 5.13% in the first three quarters of 2026, but station usage is uneven. Changhua Station ranked last, with only 767,000 passenger trips, due to its location and inconvenient transfers. The Ministry of Transportation plans to complete the Taiwan Railways transfer project at Changhua Station in 2031, and has approved the Yilan extension project, which is expected to open in 2037.
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Taiwan High Speed Rail recorded a total of 63.339 million passenger trips across its entire network from January to September 2026.
Changhua High Speed Rail Station recorded about 767,000 passenger trips in the first three quarters of 2026, making it the only station on the entire network with fewer than 1 million trips.
Taipei Station was Taiwan's busiest high-speed rail station in the first three quarters of 2026, recording a total of 12.843 million passenger trips.
The Yilan High Speed Rail extension project was approved by the Executive Yuan in 2026 and is expected to open by the end of 2037.
Former Changhua County Magistrate Wei Ming-ku said that about one-third of the county's residents actually use Changhua High Speed Rail Station as their primary station.
White House and Zhongnanhai both drawn in; 輝達 market value sheds more than US$450 billion as rumors of Jensen Huang's ouster trigger sharp market swings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang faces the threat of removal over an extramarital affair and alleged links to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, wiping more than US$450 billion off the company's market value and sending its stock into sharp swings. The White House has not intervened in the company's internal investigation.
Facts
輝達's board is reportedly set to meet as early as November 11 to discuss whether to remove Jensen Huang as CEO.
After the news broke, 輝達 shares plunged about 8% in after-hours trading, dragging U.S. technology stock futures lower.
Since 輝達 announced an investigation on November 8, more than US$450 billion has been wiped from the company's market value.
Jensen Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife, and the board will investigate whether he became a target of infiltration by a foreign intelligence agency.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied that Huang Le was a spy, calling the allegations a smear campaign.
Huang Le is a senior executive at Singaporean data company Megaspeed, one of 輝達's important customers.
The White House has not intervened in 輝達's board discussions about whether Jensen Huang should remain in his position.
Chinese robots dance at the Spring Festival Gala and run marathons, but profits plunge? Hsieh Chin-ho compares financial reports from 2 major companies: price-to-earnings ratio surges to 552 times
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hsieh Chin-ho, chairman of 財信傳媒, compared financial reports from leading Chinese and Japanese robotics companies, noting that 宇樹科技's third-quarter net profit plunged and its price-to-earnings ratio reached 552 times, surpassing 發那科 in market value. He questioned the strength of its business prospects.
Facts
Hsieh Chin-ho, chairman of 財信傳媒, visited 發那科's Nagoya Technical Center in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, Japan.
Japan's 發那科 reported revenue of 473.7 billion yen and net profit of 116.7 billion yen for the half-year from April to September.
宇樹科技 reported third-quarter revenue of 665 million yuan and net profit of 113 million yuan, down 49% from the previous quarter.
宇樹科技's total market value converts to as much as NT$1.4253 trillion, and its price-to-earnings ratio is 552 times.
發那科 shares are priced at 5,670 yen, with a market value of about 5.57 trillion yen and a price-to-earnings ratio of only 26.51 times.
Helping young people build their futures at home: Yunlin is creating a home field for young people through industrial development and care for all ages!
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Yunlin County Government released a promotional video featuring County Magistrate Chang Li-shan and returning young entrepreneur Wang Wei-sheng, showcasing policy achievements in creating a home field for young people through industrial park development and care policies for all ages.
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Yunlin County Government released a promotional video titled “Helping Young People Build Their Futures at Home: Yunlin Is a Home Field for Young People!”
Wang Wei-sheng, a third-generation successor to 順成油廠, returned to his hometown to take over the family business and develop innovative products.
Yunlin County continues to develop its “9+1 industrial parks” to link agriculture, industry, commerce and technology.
Yunlin County provides free nutritious lunches to elementary and junior high school students to ease the burden on parents.
Yunlin County provides shared meals for older adults through community dining halls.
The wealthy don't drive Lexus or BMW! This was Taiwan's best-selling luxury sedan in October: top-tier exterior and interior quality, the first choice of successful people
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According to October 2026 data from U-car, the Mercedes-Benz CLA retained its title as Taiwan's top-selling luxury sedan with 485 units sold, with fully electric models accounting for nearly 7 tenths. The Lexus ES and S-Class followed closely with 458 and 134 units, respectively, reflecting growing acceptance of electric vehicles in the high-end market.
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The Mercedes-Benz CLA topped Taiwan's luxury imported sedan market in October 2026.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA recorded 485 registrations in October 2026, with fully electric versions accounting for nearly 7 tenths.
The redesigned Lexus ES recorded 458 registrations in October 2026.
The facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class recorded 134 registrations in its first month on the market in October 2026.
Mini Cooper ranked 6th on the luxury sedan list in October 2026, with 130 units sold.
Is Taiwan facing “Game Over” in 2027? Su Chi: If the DPP continues to win elections, the Chinese Communist Party leadership will face tremendous pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Su Chi, former secretary-general of Taiwan's National Security Council, attended the launch of the Cross-Strait Peace Initiative on November 12 and analyzed the current situation across the Taiwan Strait. He said that if the DPP remains in power, China's leadership will face tremendous pressure, adding that the United States cannot come to Taiwan's rescue and calling “peace” the only way forward.
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Former National Security Council Secretary-General Su Chi spoke at the launch of the Cross-Strait Peace Initiative, an event initiated by 280 experts and scholars and held on the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth.
Su Chi said the current Chinese Communist Party Politburo leadership is the group that has best understood Taiwan in 70 years, and that both Cai Qi and Wang Huning have visited Taiwan.
Su Chi cited an article by Jian Yirong, an official with the U.S. National Security Council, saying that if mainland China attacked Taiwan, Taiwan would have to hold out alone for two months before the United States could arrive.
Xi Jinping said at the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth that Taiwan's unification must be resolved before the great rejuvenation, indicating a marked sense of urgency in Beijing.
Emperor Wu of Han once shared his bed and daily life with this man! He won the emperor's favor with his singing, but ultimately died at the emperor's hands.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Li Yannian, a favored courtier of the Western Han dynasty, earned Emperor Wu of Han's trust with his musical talent. His sister, Lady Li, entered the palace and brought the family great fortune, but the family met a tragic end after his younger brother Li Ji engaged in illicit relations in the harem and the family grew arrogant; Emperor Wu had them executed.
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Li Yannian was born in Zhongshan. His parents and siblings were all musicians, and he was castrated as punishment for a crime in his early years.
Li Yannian sang the “Song of the Beauty” before Emperor Wu of Han. The lyrics included, “In the north there is a beauty, peerless and standing alone.”
Li Yannian's younger sister was brought into the imperial harem and became the favored Lady Li. She gave birth to the prince Liu Bo.
Historical records say Li Yannian served as the Commandant of Musical Standards and “rose and retired to bed with the emperor.”
Li Yannian was executed by Emperor Wu of Han after his younger brother Li Ji engaged in illicit relations in the harem and the family grew arrogant.
Taiwan is getting a new department store! A “massive 6000-ping shopping mall with convenient MRT access”—opening date and location revealed.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
京站時尚廣場 announced plans to expand into Taoyuan, where it will build the approximately 6000-ping 桃園京站 in the Arts and Cultural District. It is expected to open in 2029 and connect with the MRT Green Line. Meanwhile, 高雄京站, designed by Kengo Kuma, is expected to open in 2030, demonstrating the company's ambition to expand across Taiwan.
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京站時尚廣場 announced its expansion beyond Taipei and New Taipei City, with a new location, 桃園京站, planned for Taoyuan's Arts and Cultural District.
桃園京站 will be located at the intersection of Tongde 5th Street and Yiw en 2nd Street in Taoyuan District, near the new main building of the Taoyuan Public Library.
桃園京站 is planned to have 13 floors above ground and 5 below, with an area of about 6000 ping. It is expected to open in 2029.
桃園京站 will connect seamlessly with the G11 Arts and Cultural District Station on the Taoyuan MRT Green Line.
高雄京站, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, is expected to open in 2030.
BBC: The U.S.-China energy battle—how will it affect your bills?
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Geopolitical conflict and climate change are expected to drive a sharp rise in UK energy bills. The UK government faces a choice between approving development of a new North Sea gas field and rejecting Chinese investment in wind power, reflecting its dilemma of being caught between the energy strategies of the United States and China.
Facts
UK household energy bills could rise by more than a quarter next January, with the average household's annual costs potentially increasing by about £460.
Since the United States and Israel attacked Iran in February this year, the Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed, causing oil and gas prices to surge.
The previous energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine left UK households with about £63 billion in additional costs.
Nearly a quarter of the UK's imported natural gas currently comes from the United States, while much of its clean-energy equipment depends on supplies from China.
Three years after the K.T. Dazhi case, Taipei and New Taipei election camps clash: Su Chiao-hui urges Taipei City government to take responsibility; Li Sichuan's campaign office accuses her of smearing and files a lawsuit.
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A rent-subsidy dispute has erupted three years after the K.T. Dazhi case, sparking a clash between the Taipei and New Taipei election camps. Li Sichuan's campaign office denied favoritism and filed a lawsuit, while Su Chiao-hui called on Taipei City government to take responsibility and criticized delays in handling the matter.
Facts
Three years after the workplace-safety collapse at “K.T. Dazhi” in Taipei's Zhongshan District, the issue of rent subsidies being cut off for affected residents has sparked an exchange of accusations between the Taipei and New Taipei mayoral campaign camps.
Media personality Lee Cheng-hao accused KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan of “favoring developers” when he served as Taipei's deputy mayor.
Li Sichuan's campaign office issued a statement forcefully rejecting the accusation, accusing Lee Cheng-hao of spreading rumors and stressing that it would “pursue the matter to the end.”
基泰建設 General Manager Sun Wei-chih said that negotiations were held in 2023 at the office of then-Deputy Mayor Li Sichuan, where the conclusion was “3 years of rehousing,” and that subsidies would therefore end at that point.
Su Chiao-hui said that if DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang were mayor, he would not let developers leave the matter unresolved for 3 years.
Li Sichuan's campaign office also said the way Lee Cheng-hao and certain media outlets operate is the “one-stop smear campaign” and underhanded election tactics commonly used by Su Chiao-hui's camp.
Shen Po-yang formally took leave today to campaign in the Taipei mayoral race. Su Chiao-hui said she would balance her work as a legislator with her role as a New Taipei mayoral candidate.
Rafale fighters and heavily armed troops deployed to protect Islamic holy sites; Egypt confirms troops sent to Saudi Arabia.
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Egypt's foreign minister confirmed that troops were sent to guard holy sites at Saudi Arabia's request. Armored and air forces have been deployed to deter Houthi attacks, and Egypt is considering joining a regional defense pact.
Facts
Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty publicly confirmed that Egypt had sent military forces to Saudi Arabia during an interview with France 24 on the evening of Nov. 10.
The weapons and equipment Egypt deployed in Saudi Arabia include armored units, an air-defense artillery battery, surface-to-surface missiles, the Amun Sky air defense system, helicopters and French-made Rafale fighter jets.
Egyptian President Sisi asked parliament for authorization to deploy troops overseas in late October, and parliament approved the request in a vote within a week.
The G7 issued a joint statement on Nov. 11, strongly condemning the Houthi armed group and calling on Iran to stop its support.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are part of a broad four-way alliance called the “Regional Four” (R4), and are considering joining the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.
Has Huang Jen-hsun's wife, Lori, issued a statement? The senior classmate who is 2 years older was once a highly paid engineer! The truth behind the viral “361-character statement” revealed.
APEC summit to open in Shenzhen next week! Acer founder Stan Shih to serve as Taiwan's leader representative again after 19 years; Lai Ching-te assigns 3 tasks.
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President Lai Ching-te has asked Acer founder Stan Shih to represent Taiwan at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, assigning him three tasks to highlight Taiwan's key role in AI and the semiconductor supply chain, as well as its contribution to regional stability.
Facts
President Lai Ching-te personally held a news conference on the 12th, inviting Stan Shih to represent Taiwan at the APEC summit.
The 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held in Shenzhen, China.
Stan Shih served as Taiwan's APEC leader representative in Sydney, Australia, in 2007.
In 2007, Stan Shih proposed the second phase of the APEC Digital Opportunity Center initiative (ADOC 2.0).
Lai Ching-te hopes Stan Shih will convey to the international community Taiwan's key role in the semiconductor supply chain and AI innovation and development.
Stan Shih said he would highlight Taiwan's role as an indispensable partner and a stakeholder that shares in the benefits.
The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics reported that the average salary for the first 9 months of 2026 reached NT$4萬9,152, up 2.93% year over year. Although real wages are rising, 69.97% of workers earn below the average, mainly because high earners push up the mean and new low-paid workers have entered the workforce.
Facts
The average regular monthly salary per employee for the first 9 months of 2026 was NT$4萬9,152, up 2.93% year over year.
In the first 9 months of this year, 69.97% of employees had regular salaries below the average.
In September, there were 7,539,000 full-time domestic employees, and the median regular salary was NT$41,356.
After adjusting for price changes, regular salaries for all employees rose 0.98% year on year in the first 9 months.
Tan Wen-ling, deputy director of the Census Department at the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, said annual increases in the minimum wage had driven up salaries for full-time employees.
Are controls blocking the transshipment of 輝達 chips to China? Axios points to Lutnick blocking enforcement, despite Trump approving action 3 times, with no implementation
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Axios reported that Trump had approved action 3 times to crack down on the transshipment of 輝達 chips to China, but Commerce Secretary Lutnick continued to block enforcement. White House officials are divided over national security and the risk of a trade war; Musk supports the controls, while Lutnick is concerned about trade conflict.
Facts
The U.S. news outlet Axios, citing senior sources, reported that Commerce Secretary Lutnick had repeatedly blocked enforcement actions targeting companies that transship 輝達 chips to China.
In White House discussions, Musk supported the positions of officials including Rubio and Bessent, arguing that action should be taken against companies suspected of transshipping chips.
Lutnick warned that tighter restrictions could spark a U.S.-China trade war, but other officials pushed back.
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang has showcased the latest-generation Vera Rubin chip.
Transport Ministry to amend the law, with the “new rules rolling out nationwide”! Violators face a NT$7,200 fine and vehicle confiscation on the spot: A look at all the e-bike rules
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The Transport Ministry has proposed amending the law to address violations involving electric-assisted bicycles. The plan would expand penalties to businesses that sell or provide noncompliant vehicles, tightening oversight at the source. Current regulations stipulate that anyone who modifies an electronic control device without authorization or changes a vehicle’s specifications can face a fine of up to NT$7,200 and vehicle confiscation. Vehicles may also be confiscated if they are used on the road without passing type approval.
Facts
The Transport Ministry is considering amending the law to extend penalties to businesses that sell or provide noncompliant electric-assisted bicycles.
Electric-assisted bicycles with unauthorized modifications to their electronic control devices or changes to their original specifications can incur a fine of up to NT$7,200.
In 2025, traffic accidents involving electric-assisted bicycles nationwide rose to 2,836, leaving 22 people dead and 2,542 injured.
Legal electric-assisted bicycles must not exceed a maximum speed of 25 kilometers per hour or weigh more than 40 kilograms.
Electric-assisted bicycles used on the road without passing type approval may be confiscated under the law.
Remember to update your bankbook! The Labor Insurance Bureau is issuing payments today: “NT$42,000 will be forfeited if you don’t apply”—miss this deadline and you won’t get it
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The Ministry of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Insurance has announced its November payment schedule. National pension maternity benefits will be paid on the 12th, 19th and 26th. With the monthly insured salary amount increased, the maternity benefit has risen to about NT$42,206. Claims must be filed within 5 years of childbirth.
Facts
National pension maternity benefits will be paid in batches on Nov. 12, 19 and 26.
This year, the monthly insured amount for the national pension was raised to NT$21,103.
The national pension maternity benefit has increased to about NT$42,206.
The statute of limitations for claiming maternity benefits is 5 years, starting the day after childbirth or premature delivery.
Labor insurance pension payments will be deposited on Nov. 27.
National pension old-age benefits will be deposited on Nov. 30.
Writer Liao Yu-hui in trouble! After posting that Taipei garbage trucks’ announcements support Chiang Wan-an, Taipei prosecutors open a case and name her as a suspect
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Writer Liao Yu-hui has been named as a suspect in an investigation opened by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office after she posted that announcements on Taipei garbage trucks support Chiang Wan-an. The case highlights a dispute over the boundaries between political speech and the exercise of public authority during an election.
Facts
The incident is related to the nine-in-one elections.
Jensen Huang’s affair scandal widens! Where is Huang Le, suspected of being a Chinese spy? Reports say he has returned to Beijing
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輝達 CEO Jensen Huang faces a boardroom challenge amid affair and espionage allegations, while key figure Huang Le is reportedly back in Beijing. Megaspeed, which he founded, was 輝達’s largest buyer in Southeast Asia, with imports exceeding US$4.6 billion and customers including 阿里巴巴, raising national security and corporate governance concerns.
Facts
Megaspeed, founded by Huang Le, was at one point 輝達’s largest chip purchaser in Southeast Asia.
Megaspeed imported more than US$4.6 billion worth of 輝達 products.
Megaspeed’s customers include 阿里巴巴.
Huang Le founded Megaspeed in 2023.
Megaspeed rapidly expanded its business after qualifying as a 輝達 cloud partner.
Huang Le previously worked at 中信證券 and 匯豐控股.
Megaspeed was originally a business under 第七大道.
Companies mentioned：輝達、Nvidia、Megaspeed、第七大道、7Road Holdings Ltd.、Huang Le Ltd.、阿里巴巴、Alibaba Group Holding、上海合熙投資、中信證券、匯豐控股、HSBC Holdings
In pictures: Sending flowers in the 19th century concealed secrets! A bouquet could declare love, reject someone or even warn them to run
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This article explores the “language of flowers” that was popular in 19th-century Europe, noting that people used different flowers, their colors and their orientation to discreetly convey complex feelings such as love, rejection or a warning. Citing information from organizations including 英國皇家園藝學會, it explains the symbolism of plants such as red roses, carnations and azaleas, and stresses that there was no standardized flower language at the time: the same flower could have radically different interpretations in different books.
Facts
The trend for flower-language books popular in the 19th century was influenced by French publications. The 1819 book 《Le langage des fleurs》 compiled about 300 symbolic meanings for flowers.
In traditional flower language, red tulips represent a “declaration of love” and express clear romantic interest.
In some Victorian-era accounts of flower language, plants of the genus Rhododendron symbolize “danger.”
If the direction of a buttercup’s (Ranunculus) tilt is changed, a compliment can turn into an accusation that the recipient is conceited.
The 1852 book 《The Language of Flowers》 interpreted a white rose as “I intend to remain single,” while the 1856 book 《The Illustrated Language of Flowers》 interpreted it as “I am worthy of you.”
“Chinese spy case” charges dropped; man tells BBC: I was a scapegoat for the intelligence services
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Former British parliamentary researcher Christopher Cash spoke to BBC after charges in a spy case were dropped, alleging that he had been made a scapegoat by the intelligence services to draw attention to the threat of espionage. The case was dropped because the definition of China’s status was unclear, prompting political controversy.
Facts
Christopher Cash told BBC he had become a scapegoat for British police and intelligence services.
The charges were dropped because government officials could not confirm whether China had been defined as an “enemy” during the period in question.
Christopher Berry described a meeting with a senior Chinese official who asked about the Conservative Party leadership election in the U.K.
Cash listed Berry as a referee and successfully applied for a parliamentary pass.
Cash acknowledged that sending a friend messages containing idle gossip was unprofessional and naive.
The Transport Ministry has reported a surge in passenger traffic at Taichung International Airport, with more than 2.68 million passengers in the first 9 months, nearly 8 tenths higher than the total for all of 2023. Air traffic across Taiwan is also continuing to grow, with weekly flights exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Terminal 3 at Taoyuan Airport is expected to open by the end of 2027.
Facts
Taichung International Airport handled more than 2.68 million passengers in the first 9 months of this year.
Taichung International Airport handled nearly 1.5 million passengers in all of 2023.
Taiwan had a total of 56.106 million air passengers from January through September this year.
Taiwan averaged 3,017 international flights per week, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
The first phase of leasing at the Taichung Airport maintenance area is scheduled to begin in the first half of next year.
Terminal 3 at Taoyuan Airport is expected to open by the end of 2027.
The summer schedule this year included 106 scheduled international and cross-strait destinations.
There were about 24,600 takeoffs and landings at Taichung Airport in the first 9 months of this year.
Huang may step down and 輝達 plunges 10%! Is this supply-chain stock instead a buying opportunity? Foreign media: irreplaceable
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輝達 CEO Jensen Huang faces a board discussion about his future amid an affair scandal, sending 輝達 shares sharply lower and weighing on 台積電. But foreign media analysis says 台積電, with a 72.5% share of the global foundry market and irreplaceable production capacity, is the biggest winner in the AI infrastructure boom. Its AI chip business revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of more than 50%.
Another 1 university in Taiwan is set to close! After 60 years, it could no longer stay afloat; see which national university is taking over its campus and the full list of school closures and mergers across Taiwan
Latest Taipei race: Stunning gap in 'grassroots' support for Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an; AI simulation finds undecided voters lean more toward him
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A 2026 AI simulation report on the Taipei mayoral election released by TPOC台灣議題研究中心 shows Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang locked in a tight race, separated by just 2.8%. The gap is smallest in Neihu District, supporters of the Taiwan People's Party are evenly split, and undecided voters are a key variable.
Facts
TPOC台灣議題研究中心 released its latest '2026 Taipei Mayoral Election AI Public Opinion Simulation Report' on November 11, 2026.
The simulation showed Chiang Wan-an with 45.9% support and Shen Po-yang with 43.1%, a gap of just 2.8 percentage points.
Chiang Wan-an's largest lead was in Songshan District, at 29.1 percentage points.
Shen Po-yang led by 20.4 percentage points in Datong District, his strongest district.
Among Kuomintang supporters, 96.6% backed Chiang Wan-an; among Democratic Progressive Party supporters, 96.9% backed Shen Po-yang.
The model was run on November 10, 2026, using the OpenAI GPT-5.4 mini model.
Overall, 34.8% of simulated voters said they could accept either candidate.
Is a crisis looming for Taiwan? Former National Security Council Secretary-General Su Chi warns that Xi Jinping has changed 'this phrase' as Beijing's sense of urgency deepens, urging heightened vigilance
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Former National Security Council Secretary-General Su Chi said Xi Jinping changed the word order at a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth, placing 'national reunification' before 'great rejuvenation,' signaling Beijing's growing sense of urgency. Su urged people in Taiwan to remain vigilant and argued that the United States can no longer protect Taiwan because of internal political infighting and military decline, saying Taiwan should find its own way forward.
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At a ceremony on August 17, 2026, marking the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's birth, Xi Jinping said the Chinese nation would achieve great rejuvenation on the basis of completing national reunification and building a prosperous, strong, democratic, civilized socialist modernized country.
Former National Security Council Secretary-General Su Chi said Xi Jinping put 'national reunification' before 'great rejuvenation,' indicating that Xi's sense of urgency is growing.
A total of 280 experts and scholars, including former Examination Yuan president Kuan Chung and former KMT legislator Ting Shou-chung, launched the 'Cross-Strait Peace Initiative.' Its founding ceremony will be held on November 12, the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth.
Su Chi said U.S. domestic politics are in chaos, and that Democrats and Republicans will spend the next 2 years fiercely fighting among themselves, leaving them no strength to deal with other places.
Su Chi said the war with Iran has starkly exposed the decline of U.S. military power: its missiles are running out, and its defense industry cannot keep up.
Spain hit by nationwide general strike focused on long-running housing crisis! Business groups slam 'low participation'; election results will tell the story in weeks
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Spain held its first nationwide 24-hour strike since 2012 on the 11th, protesting the housing crisis and wage issues. Unions said participation was high, while business groups said the impact was limited. The event reflects public discontent and foreshadows the results of the election at the end of the month.
Facts
Spain launched its first nationwide 24-hour strike since 2012 on the 11th.
The strike focused on the long-running housing crisis, wages, and public services.
Original西班牙總工會（UGT）領袖阿爾瓦雷茲稱罷工取得巨大成功。
Original西班牙企業組織聯合會（CEOE）指出多數產業參與率偏低。
After providing minimum service during the morning rush hour, Barcelona's metro and buses stopped running.
In Madrid, 93% of metro trains ran as usual early in the morning.
As many as 7 tenths of homes in Taipei are over 30 years old. Why is urban renewal so slow? It's not just holdout residents: 6 major obstacles revealed
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This article analyzes six major reasons why urban renewal in Taipei has been slow despite the high share of homes over 30 years old. They include a backlog in reviews, rising costs under new rules in 2026 and developers delaying submissions, added spending from green coverage ratio regulations, deadlocks in negotiations with residents, financial risks in self-led urban renewal, and bottlenecks in coordination and construction. It also offers corresponding reform proposals.
Facts
More than 7 tenths of homes in Taipei are over 30 years old.
At the end of September 2026, Taipei had 433 urban renewal cases under review and another 151 approved cases that had not yet begun construction.
In 2025, Taipei received 125 submissions for proposed urban renewal plans, a record high.
Taipei's amended rules on greening for new buildings took effect in 2026.
Author Hu Wei-liang argues that financial estimates for self-led urban renewal should use about 5% as a starting point for practical calculations.
Is a famous Taiwan night market closing? Its 60-year-old site is confirmed for urban renewal! 160 vendors affected as an entire row of old homes is demolished for a high-rise
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Taipei's Nanjichang Night Market faces urban renewal prompted by aging residential buildings in the surrounding area, which are about 60 years old. Unit 4 has signed a contract for a NT$3.887 billion high-rise project, while Unit 5 is seeking developers. The self-governing association estimates 160 vendors will be affected and hopes to secure a temporary market within 300 meters. The entire night market will not be demolished.
The Nanjichang Night Market self-governing association estimates that about 160 nearby vendors may be affected by urban renewal and hopes to secure temporary business space within 300 meters of the original night market.
A public tender for Unit 5 of the Nanjichang residential complex was announced on August 11, 2026, with the original tender deadline set for November 12.
山內雞肉飯's main branch may temporarily suspend operations at its current location to accommodate the urban renewal project, shifting its business focus to other branches.
The Unit 4 site of the Nanjichang residential complex covers about 1136.8 ping. The new buildings are expected to have a total floor area of more than 9775 ping, with floors 1 to 2 planned for shops and commercial use.
Finance expert Ruan Mu-hua said the sharp rise in Taiwan stocks shows the AI trend is continuing, but investment in core stocks is saturated. He recommended looking at companies in peripheral areas such as thermal management and power supply that are undergoing transformation. He also introduced newly listed ETF 00418A, which focuses on finding emerging companies and stocks with transformation potential among the 300 largest by market capitalization, while warning of premium risk.
Facts
Taiwan's weighted stock index rose 1545 points, or 3.62%, to close at 44257 on the 11th.
Active ETF 00418A saw trading volume surge to 260,000 lots on its first day of listing. It closed at NT$10.41, up 4.31%.
Ruan Mu-hua said AI applications have spread from foundry services and advanced packaging to thermal management, power supply, PCBs, optical communications, and Edge AI.
ETF 00418A selects from the 300 largest companies by market capitalization, with large-cap stocks accounting for around 5 tenths of its holdings.
00418A invests 2 to 3 tenths of its funds in emerging industries with high growth potential, such as silicon wafers driven by memory capacity expansion.
00418A invests 1 to 2 tenths of its capital in traditional industries undergoing transformation, such as power semiconductors expanding from automotive applications into robotics.
Ruan Muhua believes passive ETFs are generally unable to buy peripheral companies whose market capitalization is still small but that have already shown an AI growth trajectory.
Did Lo Ta-yu launch a barrage of attacks out of concern for Chiang Wan-an’s election prospects? He reveals the truth about political appointees campaigning for Shen Po-yang: one person campaigned once and was done for.
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Physician Shen Cheng-nan criticized Democratic Progressive Party political appointees for their awkward campaigning on behalf of Shen Po-yang. He said that Cho Jung-tai, Lee Yuan and others went to the countryside to campaign in order to reassure Lai Ching-te, and also mentioned Chen Shih-chung’s gaffe and Lo Ta-yu’s criticism of Lee Yuan.
Facts
Premier Cho Jung-tai appeared as “Little Water Drop” by the roadside to welcome the motorcade during Shen Po-yang’s street campaign in Neihu.
Political Affairs Minister Chen Shih-chung misspoke while campaigning for Shen Po-yang, saying Chiang Wan-an had an unpleasant-looking face. He reportedly was therefore not given a chance to take the stage.
Lo Ta-yu criticized Culture Minister Lee Yuan for tarnishing his reputation late in life, saying he had gone against his usual way of doing things.
Sports Minister Lee Yang played along, while Deputy Minister of Education Chang Liao Wan-chien choked up at a campaign event and announced that if the candidate won, he would return to Taichung to work hard.
In graphics: Daan Forest Park was once a huge residential area! 2603 households lived here—why did they all eventually disappear?
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This article looks back at the changes to Daan Forest Park from its planning in 1932 to the present. The area was originally a military dependents’ village and military compound with 2603 households, and after decades of relocation disputes, it was finally developed into a park in 1994.
Facts
Daan Forest Park covers nearly 26 hectares. More than 30 years ago, it was a community of 2603 households, including military dependents’ villages, single-story homes, military barracks and an international dormitory.
The history of Daan Forest Park dates back to 1932, during Japanese rule, when the site was designated for the proposed “No. 7 Park.”
Because of disputes over relocation compensation and resident resettlement, as well as the enormous cost, relocation for Daan Forest Park did not officially begin until April 1, 1992.
The fate of a Guanyin statue in the park sparked controversy. After sculptor Yang Ying-feng and others spoke in its support, it was ultimately decided that it would remain in place as a work of art.
ATM cards do more than withdraw cash! 5 hidden features many people have never used: get help if your wallet is stolen abroad, withdraw cash without your card, and more
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This article outlines 5 useful but little-known ATM card features: stopping payments to prevent fraud, emergency withdrawals abroad, spending controls for debit cards, cardless withdrawals in a pinch, and handling transactions at home through online ATMs. It aims to raise users’ awareness of the many ways they can use bank cards.
Facts
The back of an ATM card displays the issuing bank’s toll-free 0800 customer service number, which can be used to ask about stopping payments if the card is lost or you have been scammed.
To withdraw cash overseas, you need to activate the service and set a 4-digit magnetic-stripe PIN. You can then withdraw cash at ATMs displaying the Cirrus or PLUS logo.
A debit card (Debit Card) deducts money directly from your account and does not create debt like a credit card.
With cardless withdrawal services, you can use a mobile banking app to make a reservation and obtain a one-time code or QR Code to withdraw cash.
The Ministry of Finance’s e-filing and tax payment service allows users to pay taxes with a chip-enabled debit card, with the amount deducted immediately through an online transfer.
Is Trump scrambling for “quick wins” after a major setback? Japan fears concessions to Xi Jinping at Shenzhen APEC; scholar says the Japan-U.S. alliance has no “Plan B”
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Japan fears that after a setback in the midterm elections, Trump may make concessions to Xi Jinping at the Shenzhen APEC summit to secure quick diplomatic wins, harming the interests of Indo-Pacific allies. Tokyo has discussed security cooperation with the White House, but scholars say the Japan-U.S. alliance has no backup plan, and Japan is deeply uneasy about shifts in Washington’s policy.
Facts
Japan fears that after a setback in the midterm elections, Trump may make concessions to Xi Jinping at the Shenzhen APEC summit to secure quick diplomatic wins.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris.
Margarita Estévez-Abe, an associate professor at Syracuse University, said Trump once described arms sales to Taiwan as a bargaining chip in negotiations with China.
University of Tokyo professor Sebastian Maslow said Japan has no “Plan B” outside the Japan-U.S. alliance.
This year’s APEC meeting will be held in Shenzhen, China, on Nov. 18 and 19.
Government cash handouts—hurry and claim yours! Starting 11/16, “200 yuan in cash vouchers per person,” plus free hot spring visits; residents across Taiwan are eligible. See how and where to claim them
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In November 2026, the Taichung City Government is offering NT$200 Taichung Highlights Vouchers and free hot spring vouchers to encourage people to attend the Flower Carpet Festival and visit nearby attractions, boosting local tourism.
Facts
The Taichung City Government is offering NT$200 Taichung Highlights Vouchers, distributed starting Nov. 1, 2026, and valid through Feb. 10, 2027.
The 2026 Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival will run from Oct. 31 to Nov. 22, 2026. Its theme is Dessert Kingdom, and admission is free.
Huang Jen-hsun in trouble—can 輝達 keep running? German media: The real fatal flaw is not the affair
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Commentary by 《商報》 and German media says an affair involving 輝達 founder Huang Jen-hsun has exposed the company’s fatal weakness: the lack of a succession plan. The article warns that 輝達 is overly dependent on Huang personally and on his political and business connections, and that this “one-man dominance” poses a huge systemic risk to the global artificial intelligence industry.
Facts
《商報》 commentary says 輝達 lacks a succession plan and that everything is closely tied to Huang Jen-hsun.
Huang Jen-hsun has never left room for discussion of succession because he remains full of energy.
輝達’s chip technology is far ahead of the competition, prompting the U.S. government to issue a ban on exporting the most advanced chips to China.
Huang Jen-hsun has a very good personal relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has consistently voiced public support for 輝達.
Companies such as 谷歌, 微軟, Open AI and Anthropic have paid tens of billions to buy 輝達 chips.
甲骨文 chief executive Ellison said the entire high-tech industry is heavily dependent on 輝達 and its chips.
The top priority for 輝達’s board is to correct the mistake Huang Jen-hsun made by making himself “irreplaceable.”
More government money for seniors! New policy brings “15,000 yuan deposited monthly, with no income cutoff.” See the long-term care subsidy amounts and how to apply
The Ministry of Health and Welfare is offering a 2026 subsidy for users of residential care facilities. Eligible people can receive up to NT$15,000 per person per month.
Applications for the 2026 subsidy are open from September 14 through December 16.
Applicants must reside in a designated residential facility established in accordance with the law, including general nursing homes, psychiatric nursing homes, and senior welfare institutions (excluding assisted-living beds).
Starting in 2026, the subsidy will use a “monthly counting” system, replacing the previous method that primarily required a total of 180 days of residence over the year.
People who have already been approved for residential care subsidies for people with disabilities and hold proof of a moderate or more severe disability can additionally apply for this monthly NT$5,000 supplement.
People already receiving residential care subsidies for people with disabilities may apply only for the monthly NT$5,000 supplement and cannot also receive the general monthly subsidy of NT$15,000.