慶騰(4534): Announcement that the board approved the company's consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115
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金山電(8042): Announcement that the board approved the consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115
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金山電(8042): Announcement that the company changed its accountant due to an internal reorganization at the accounting firm
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萬國通(9950): Announcement that the board approved the company's consolidated financial statements for the third quarter of 115
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Original皇龍(3512)：本公司董事會決議發行一一六年度 第一次有擔保普通公司債
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皇龍(3512): Announcement that the board approved a construction contract with subsidiary 龍城營造 for a new construction project in Yongkang District, Tainan City
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皇龍(3512): Additional construction contract for land lot 6, Bailun Section, Rende District, Tainan City
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Witnessing Taiwan's sugar industry history: Restoration work begins at the Japanese-era Yanshuigang Laboratory in Tainan
Restoration work has begun on the laboratory (Red House) of 鹽水港製糖株式會社岸內製糖所, which dates to the Japanese colonial period in Tainan. The project is scheduled to take 540 days, with a contract amount of more than NT$36.68 million, and is expected to be completed in May 117 of the Republic of China calendar.
Facts
- Restoration work is scheduled to take 540 calendar days
- Contract amount: NT$36.683 million
- Scheduled for completion in May 117 of the Republic of China calendar
Companies mentioned：中央社、原鹽水港製糖株式會社、鹽水港製糖株式會社、台糖
Asked whether he would donate his legislator's salary while on leave, 沈伯洋 posts donation receipt on Facebook
Original民進黨台北市長候選人沈伯洋宣布自12日起向立法院請假，並將請假期間的薪資新台幣15萬元捐贈給勵馨基金會，此舉引發網友期盼蔣萬安跟進。
Facts
- NT$150,000
- Starting leave on the 12th
- Salary for these 2 weeks of leave
Companies mentioned：中央社、民進黨、立院、立法院、勵馨基金會、Facebook、寶林茶室、慈濟
Civic groups' resilient city survey: Mayoral candidates focus on green energy development
台灣再生能源推動聯盟 (TRENA) released the results of its 2026 resilient city survey of candidates for county and city leadership, finding that green energy development is a shared focus across party lines. The survey covered 22 counties and cities, and 18 candidates responded to 3 major issues: the 2035 energy governance blueprint, urban disaster prevention, and public participation. Candidates proposed policies tailored to local conditions, including 莊競程's rooftop solar power combined with 竹科 resources, 陳亭妃's disaster-prevention solar stations, 張善政's small hydropower, and 蔣萬安's building energy efficiency. They also stressed public participation and budget transparency.
Facts
- 2026 survey of candidates for county and city leadership on resilient cities
- 2035 energy governance blueprint
- Covering all 22 counties and cities in Taiwan
- A total of 45 candidates for mayors and magistrates of major counties and cities were invited
- As of Nov. 10
- A total of 18 candidates completed their responses
- Released on Oct. 15
- Proposed eight major action guidelines
- Maintain essential power supply for at least 72 hours
- Additional subsidy of NT$5,000 per kilowatt
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣再生能源推動聯盟、TRENA、竹科
崴寶 approves NT$197 million cash capital increase for Vietnam subsidiary
崴寶's board approved a US$6 million cash capital increase for its Vietnam subsidiary, W&B PRECISION TECHNOLOGY （VIET NAM） COMPANY LIMITED (approximately NT$197 million), bringing its cumulative investment stake to 100%. It also approved its third-quarter financial statements, reporting revenue of NT$3.346 billion and net profit of NT$713 million for the first 3 quarters.
Facts
- Total transaction amount of US$6 million
- Approximately NT$197 million
- Approximately NT$197.382 million
- Total amount of securities held in this transaction, including this transaction: US$42 million
- Investment stake of 100%
- Revenue of NT$3.346 billion for the first 3 quarters
- Cumulative net profit attributable to owners of the parent of NT$713 million
- Basic earnings per share of NT$22.23 for the first 3 quarters
Companies mentioned：崴寶、W&B PRECISION TECHNOLOGY （VIET NAM） COMPANY LIMITED、中央社
Far Eastern Air Transport aircraft accepted by 機場公司 for NT$2.11 million at 8th auction; to be dismantled after procedures are completed
Original法務部行政執行署桃園分署與桃檢舉辦聯合拍賣會，遠東航空公司航空器歷經7次流標後，由桃園國際機場公司以211萬元承受，完成程序後將拆除以騰出機坪空間。
Facts
- NT$2.11 million
- 8th auction
- NT$15.6277 million
- 44,464 Tether tokens
- NT$12.6775 million
- More than NT$43 million
- More than NT$70 million
Companies mentioned：法務部行政執行署桃園分署、桃檢、遠東航空公司、機場公司、桃園國際機場公司、國稅局
Keelung's Qidu borough chief candidate suspected of offering red envelopes and travel; detained and barred from visits
A candidate for borough chief surnamed Chang in Qidu District, Keelung, is suspected of attempting to buy votes by offering red envelopes and sponsored trips, in violation of the Public Officials Election and Recall Act. After questioning by 台灣基隆地方檢察署, a request for detention and a ban on visits was approved by 台灣基隆地方法院.
Facts
- NT$200 cash red envelope
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣基隆地方檢察署、台灣基隆地方法院
Takuya Kimura arrives in Taiwan to a welcome from 800 fans; celebrates 54th birthday with Taiwanese fans, says he is happy
Japanese drama star Takuya Kimura arrived in Taiwan to a welcome from about 800 fans. He interacted with fans to celebrate his 54th birthday and his first overseas tour in 35 years since his debut.
Facts
- About 800 people
- Performing for 2 consecutive days
- 54th birthday
- A total of 9 performances
- In the 35 years since his debut
Companies mentioned：中央社
Technical college entrance exam handbook to be released Nov. 13; students can choose subjects starting in academic year 116
The handbook for the Four-Year and Two-Year College Joint Entrance Examination will be released on Nov. 13. Starting in academic year 116, candidates will be allowed to choose 2 to 5 subjects, easing their burden.
Facts
- Nov. 13
- Academic year 116
- Must take at least 2 subjects
- A total of 5 subjects
- Group registration: NT$200
- Individual registration: NT$250
- Ranges from NT$170 to NT$340
Companies mentioned：中央社、技專校院入學測驗中心
DPP's Taipei campaign team makes final push, rolls out 4 priorities including stronger ground game and rapid rumor rebuttals
Original民進黨「台北隊」選前召開第3次擴大選務會議，總幹事吳思瑤提出四大工作要務：強化陸戰、實踐戒慎恐懼以固票催票、即時闢謠及全力監票。總統府秘書長潘孟安代表出席，強調維護選舉秩序。團隊規劃跨縣市助選及最後兩週活動。
Facts
- 3rd
- The final critical 10-plus days
- 沈伯洋 to hold a campaign event on the 20th
- The final 2 weeks
- The final 16 days
Companies mentioned：中央社、民進黨、沈伯洋競選辦公室、總統府
Liu Yang-wei: 鴻海 aims for AI cloud business to exceed 6 tenths of revenue; monitoring memory component supplies
鴻海 Chairman Liu Yang-wei said at an in-person investor conference that tight chip and memory supplies mean overall AI demand is expected to exceed supply in 2027. AI-related cloud products currently account for more than 5 tenths of 鴻海's business, and the share is expected to rise to more than 6 tenths over the next 3 to 5 years. Chief Financial Officer Huang De-tsai said the group's free cash flow for the first 3 quarters was a net outflow of NT$287.4 billion, mainly due to business growth and increased capital investment.
Facts
- More than 6 tenths
- 2027
- The next 3 to 5 years
- Original超過5成
- NT$287.4 billion
- Outflow increased by NT$125.1 billion
- NT$161.726 billion
- Increased by 43%
- Net outflow of NT$125.7 billion
Companies mentioned：鴻海、中央社
Taichung motorcyclist stopped for illegal U-turn; caught trying to flee with drugs, also suspected of drug-impaired driving
A 45-year-old man surnamed Chen riding a motorcycle in Taichung's Wuri District was stopped by police for an illegal U-turn. Officers found he was suspected of carrying amphetamine and trying to flee. A saliva screening test came back positive, and he was transferred for investigation on suspicion of drug-impaired driving and endangering public safety.
Facts
- 45-year-old motorcyclist surnamed Chen
- After 8 p.m. on the 11th
- 1151112
Companies mentioned：中央社、台中市警局烏日分局、三和派出所、台灣台中地方檢察署
張啓楷 invites 張善政 to endorse social housing platform; 王美惠 presents policy ideas
Original台灣民眾黨嘉義市長參選人張啓楷邀請桃園市長張善政站台背書「嘉義好嘉宅」社宅政見，張善政分享桃園可負擔住宅經驗；民主進步黨嘉義市長參選人王美惠則透過社群平台發布包含八大面向的施政構想動畫。
Facts
- Original約市價6折購屋
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣民眾黨、民主進步黨
New Taipei honors disability role models; 侯友宜: Bring light together so people with disabilities can soar freely
新北市政府 marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by using proceeds from the public welfare lottery distribution fund to honor 38 outstanding role models with disabilities, family members and care providers, as well as 12 organizations. Mayor 侯友宜 said New Taipei has more than 190,000 residents with disabilities and will continue integrating resources, bringing every ray of light together to form a sun and enable people with disabilities to soar freely.
Facts
- New Taipei has more than 190,000 people with disabilities
- Honored 38 outstanding role models with disabilities and high-performing disability service workers
- Also honored 12 outstanding community-based care service organizations
- Has worked at 八里愛心教養院 for more than 30 years
Companies mentioned：新北市政府、中央社、一手中新聞
Power remains out at some first-floor counters after fire at Zhubei Far Eastern Department Store; repairs continue as store operates normally
A fire broke out last night at 遠東百貨's Zhubei store in Hsinchu County. The fire started at a power distribution panel in the first-floor equipment room, prompting the evacuation of about 1,000 customers and employees; no one was injured. The department store resumed normal operations today, but power remains out at some first-floor counters as repairs continue. The time for full restoration has yet to be confirmed.
Facts
- About 1,000 customers and employees evacuated
- Fire report received at 6:41 p.m. yesterday
Companies mentioned：中央社、遠東百貨、遠百竹北店、新竹縣消防局
Underground parking garage opens at Taichung's Shengang Elementary School, balancing parking needs and student safety
Original台中市神岡國小活動中心暨地下停車場落成，斥資1億8523餘萬元，提供68格停車位並改善校園設施。
Facts
- Original新台幣1億8523餘萬元
- Original中央補助5285餘萬元
- Local government share: NT$132,376,906
- A total of 68 parking spaces
Companies mentioned：中央社、台中市政府教育局
Legendary ocean liner SS United States sinks off Florida, to become world's largest artificial reef
The legendary ocean liner SS United States sank off the coast of Florida, becoming the world’s largest artificial reef. The ship’s conversion was led by Coleen Marine (柯林海事) of Alabama and cost about $13.5 million. It is expected to attract diving and fishing enthusiasts and boost local tourism.
Facts
- About 302 meters long
- Made more than 800 transatlantic voyages
- About 40 kilometers to the southwest
- Purchased from a conservation group in 2024 for $1 million
- Purchased from a conservation group for $1 million
- Total cost of about $13.5 million
- The hull will rest at a depth of about 55 meters
- The upper deck will be less than 17 meters below the water’s surface
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、柯林海事、Coleen Marine
Taipei Veterans General Hospital dentist steps in to help at altitude; pilot’s thank-you letter becomes warmest Doctors’ Day gift
Original北榮牙醫師成函潔於華航航班上協助救治突發重症乘客，化解迫降危機；機長致信感謝，成為北榮院長陳威明在醫師節轉發全院的最暖禮物。
Facts
- Nov. 11 this year
- Today, Nov. 12
Companies mentioned：台北榮民總醫院、華航
Cho Jung-tai encourages exemplary civil servants to be like screws: each doing their part keeps the country running smoothly
Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the ROC year 115 Executive Yuan Exemplary Civil Servants Awards Ceremony, comparing civil servants to screws and emphasizing that each doing their part keeps the country running smoothly. He also praised the 36 award recipients for their contributions to the country’s progress.
Facts
- Year 115 of the Republic
- 36 people
- ROC year 82
Ban on free single-use amenities takes effect; Tainan inspection finds no violations among lodging businesses
A new rule barring lodging businesses in Tainan from providing free single-use personal hygiene products has taken effect. A city government inspection of 30 businesses found no violations, indicating that the waste-reduction policy is gradually taking hold.
Facts
- Special inspections of 30 businesses
- Nearly 1,140 lodging businesses across the city
Companies mentioned：中央社、南市府環保局
Original壽山動物園喜迎新成員 新生孟加拉虎「小虎」亮相
Original高雄壽山動物園孟加拉虎「二妞」與「阿生」之女「小虎」即日起亮相，該幼虎由六福村獸醫團隊與壽山動物園保育員共同人工撫育。
Facts
- Fewer than 4,000
- Dec. 20 last year
Companies mentioned：中央社、六福村、壽山動物園
India plans to simplify visa process; applicants to fill out 7 tenths fewer fields
Original印度內政部宣布優化簽證系統，將13種簽證類別簡化為9種，申請表欄位減少約7成（65%至70%），預計年底實施，旨在促進外國旅客、醫療旅遊及學生入境。
Facts
- Fill out 65% to 70% fewer fields
- Reduce the number by about 7 tenths
- Simplify 13 visa categories
- Reduce them to 9
Companies mentioned：中央社、經濟時報、Economic Times
Referendum on “abolishing the nuclear-free homeland” at a glance
Original中央社報導「廢除非核家園」公投案將於11月28日與九合一選舉合併投票，中選會舉辦意見發表會，並說明投票資格、通過門檻（需達投票權人總額1/4以上）及歷年核能公投結果。
Facts
- Voting on Nov. 28
- Hold 5 public presentations or debates
- Citizens of the Republic of China aged 18 or older
- Have resided continuously for at least 6 months
- Voting from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Valid votes in favor must reach at least 1/4 of all eligible voters
- A total of 20,007,484 people are eligible to vote in this referendum
- The passage threshold is 5,001,871 votes
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、中選會
Whether to retain section speed enforcement: Legislative Yuan legal bureau recommends reviewing foreign laws before deciding whether to codify it
The Legislative Yuan’s Legal Affairs Bureau recommended that the competent authorities review foreign legislation and empirical experience to consider whether the legal definition and installation requirements for section speed enforcement should be explicitly set out in the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act.
Facts
- 1151112
NT dollar falls 2.9 cents to close at 32.889
The New Taiwan dollar closed at 32.889 per U.S. dollar on the Taipei foreign exchange market, down 2.9 cents, with trading volume of $1.651 billion.
Facts
- 32.889
- Down 2.9 cents
- $1.651 billion
Cho Jung-tai: Expanding AI learning to younger age groups will help Taiwan become an artificial intelligence island
Premier Cho Jung-tai said at the opening ceremony of Information Month and the Taiwan Education Technology Expo that the government is promoting the “AI New Ten Major Projects” and the “Talent Ark Project.” He said substantial funding would be invested in talent development and in lowering the age at which people begin learning AI, helping Taiwan become an artificial intelligence island.
Facts
- Over the next 4 years
- More than NT$130 billion
- By 2029
- A budget of about NT$11.7 billion
Companies mentioned：中央社、台北市電腦公會
Report flags Jensen Huang’s “China problem”; 31-year-old trader goes viral six months later
A report published six months ago by Culper Research (卡爾珀研究), where 31-year-old trader Christian Lamarco works, alleged that Nvidia (輝達) had a major China problem and that CEO Jensen Huang had a close relationship with Huang Le, a suspected Chinese spy. The allegations are now drawing attention, as Nvidia’s share price has plunged and its market value has fallen by more than $1 trillion.
Facts
- 40-page report
- 6 months ago
- A 31-year-old trader
- Millions of views
- $1 trillion
- 20%
Companies mentioned：中央社、輝達、Nvidia、華爾街日報、The Wall Street Journal、卡爾珀研究、Culper Research、Megaspeed、格羅夫城市學院、Grove City College、卡內基美隆大學、Carnegie Mellon、常春藤聯盟、Ivy League、AMC、逆轉奇兵、Turn: Washington’s Spies、紐約時報、彭博新聞、美超微電腦、Super Micro Computer
Pingtung launches dedicated care for fishers; medical center specialists stationed in Donggang
Original屏東縣政府攜手高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院，在東港鎮衛生所開設心臟、肝膽、腎臟及胸腔內科等4科門診，提供漁民專屬健康照護與健檢服務。
Facts
- Outpatient clinics in 4 specialties
- 16,653 people in the fishing industry
Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府、高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院、高醫、東港鎮衛生所、東港區漁會
Ghost-voter cash vote-buying case in Yunlin: court orders 2 detained and 1 placed under residence restrictions
Original雲林地檢署偵辦雲林山地原住民縣議員蔡姓參選人涉幽靈人口現金賄選，法院裁定蔡姓參選人等2人羈押、1人限制住居。
Facts
- 16 people summoned to appear
- The candidate surnamed Tsai and 3 others
- Known each other for more than 20 years
- Banned from leaving the country or going to sea for 8 months
- NT$5,000 per vote
- Amounts ranging up to NT$20,000
- Effective immediately through July 11, ROC year 116
Special education students’ emotional and behavioral guidance criticized as stigmatizing; Education Ministry agrees to review
Legislator Chen Pei-yu questioned whether the Education Ministry’s “Reference Guide for Addressing Emotional and Behavioral Issues of Special Education Students in Schools” could be stigmatizing. Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao agreed to review the matter.
2026 Tainan Information Month opens 11/20, with theme of creating the AI era together
Original台南市長黃偉哲宣布2026台南資訊月將於11月20日起在大台南會展中心登場，為期4天，主題為共創AI時代，結合科技展示、AI應用及論壇等活動。
Facts
- 2026 Tainan Information Month
- Nov. 20
- For 4 consecutive days
Companies mentioned：中央社、大台南會展中心
Original漢民科技攜手Quandela 開發光量子技術與產業化
Original漢民科技與法國光量子電腦公司Quandela簽署合作備忘錄，將結合雙方技術開發光量子技術並計畫在台灣建置整合式光量子電腦。
Facts
- Original新竹12日電
- 1151112
Companies mentioned：漢民科技、Quandela、中央社
South Korean foreign minister to visit China for talks on bilateral ties ahead of Lee Jae-myung’s attendance at Shenzhen APEC summit
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will visit China from the 13th to the 14th and hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on South Korea-China relations and the situation on the Korean Peninsula, preparing for Lee Jae-myung's attendance at the APEC summit in Shenzhen.
Facts
- Visit China from the 13th to the 14th
- Hold talks again after 3 months
- Visit South Korea again after about 5 years
- Aug. 19 this year
Huang Le suspected of being a Chinese spy; Executive Yuan says it cannot comment further on investigation involving cross-border cooperation
The Executive Yuan and the National Immigration Agency under the Ministry of the Interior responded to suspicions that Chinese businesswoman Huang Le was a spy, stressing that her entry permit had been revoked in accordance with the law and restrictions imposed. The case involves a cross-border cooperation investigation, so details cannot be disclosed.
Facts
- Original台北12日電
- 1151112
Companies mentioned：輝達、NVIDIA、中央社
Original寶林茶室中毒案 負責人黎仿軒一審過失致死罪判刑1年10月
Original北市寶林茶室中毒案釀6死27傷，台北地院一審依過失致死罪判負責人黎仿軒1年10月徒刑，廚師周日豪、實習生阮氏明英、廚師胡清富分別獲刑，店長王順德無罪。
Facts
- 6 dead
- 27 injured
- A 1-year-and-10-month prison sentence
- Sentenced to 6 months
- Sentenced to 4 months
- Sentenced to 8 months in prison
- 33 victims
Companies mentioned：寶林茶室、台北地院、台北地檢署、台北榮民總醫院、食品工業發展研究所、寶林公司、台灣大食代餐飲有限公司、遠東百貨信義分公司
Taiwan caucuses in US Congress face turnover after midterm elections; Foreign Ministry says it is actively reaching out to new lawmakers
After the US midterm elections, several lawmakers in the Senate and House Taiwan caucuses are leaving office. Deputy Foreign Minister François Wu said the ministry is actively reaching out to newly elected lawmakers to maintain support for Taiwan, and plans to advance a US-Taiwan agreement to avoid double taxation.
Facts
- 10 members are confirmed to be leaving the Senate
- 59 members are confirmed to be leaving the House
- Among the 38 members of the Senate Taiwan Caucus
- Among the 220 members of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus in the House
原相 forecasts steady business growth next year, with gains expected in gaming mice and game console products
原相 said business is expected to grow steadily next year, with demand for gaming mouse chips continuing to rise and revenue from game console sensors expected to return to growth. Third-quarter revenue was NT$2.528 billion, with a gross margin of 59.3%.
Facts
- Third-quarter revenue of NT$2.528 billion
- Down 0.4% quarter over quarter
- Gross margin of 59.3%
- Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$545 million
- Earnings per share of NT$3.68
- Revenue of NT$7.275 billion in the first 3 quarters
- Up 6.4% year over year
- Gross margin was 59%
- Down 2.3 percentage points from the same period last year
- Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$1.445 billion
- Earnings per share of NT$9.79
Companies mentioned：原相、中央社
Private investment in public infrastructure reaches NT$204.7 billion through October this year
The government’s trillion-dollar national development investment plan has attracted NT$204.7 billion in private investment in public infrastructure through the end of October this year. The 24th Golden Thumb Awards honored 15 award-winning teams and recognized the results of long-term care projects promoted through public-private partnerships.
Facts
- Private investment reaches NT$204.7 billion
- 15 award-winning teams honored publicly
- Private investment reached NT$380.7 billion last year
- Achieved the overall target of generating NT$682.9 billion in investment
- Reached the target of opening 200 beds 1 year ahead of schedule
- Government-funded beds increased from 15 to 30
- Set a 45% target for rehabilitation and return home
- Cumulative investment has exceeded NT$3 trillion
- Estimated to reduce government spending by NT$2.4 trillion
- And increase government revenue by NT$1.6 trillion
Companies mentioned：中央社記者、台中市政府、佛教慈濟醫療財團法人
鴻海 raises this year's operating outlook and is cautiously optimistic about next year; AI server rack growth strong
鴻海 held an in-person investor conference and raised its outlook across the board for this year's operations, expecting strong growth in the fourth quarter. It is also cautiously optimistic about high-double-digit-percentage growth in AI server racks in 2027.
Facts
- High-double-digit percentage
- August
- Q4
- 2027
- Same period in 2025
Companies mentioned：鴻海、富特康
Japan's 無印良品 may have leaked 1.09 million credit card records, exposing all 16 digits of card numbers
Original日本良品計畫承認遭駭客入侵，約109萬筆無印良品會員信用卡資料恐外洩，其中34萬5000張卡片仍有效。因未依規定刪除且未遮蔽卡號，公司承認管理疏失並承諾補償。
Facts
- 1.09 million member credit card records
- 345,000 cards
- Before July 2021
- Full 16-digit format
Companies mentioned：無印良品、MUJI、良品計畫、讀賣新聞、WWD JAPAN、中央社
Vigilance and Caution Association opens Pingtung chapter; Lin Chun-hsien backs Liang Yu-ci and canvasses for votes
Democratic Progressive Party legislator Lin Chun-hsien went to Pingtung City to establish the Pingtung chapter of the Vigilance and Caution Association, canvassing for fellow party member Liang Yu-ci, a candidate for Pingtung City mayor, and presenting membership certificates. Liang stressed the importance of bringing in the semiconductor supply chain and cooperation between the county and city, and urged voters to support her to promote urban development.
Facts
- Pingtung County, 12 (CNA)
- Groundbreaking held in June this year
- 1151112
Original輔大主辦首屆亞太天主教大學運動會 22日登場
Original天主教輔仁大學主辦首屆「2026亞太天主教大學運動會」，於11月22日至27日在新北舉行，共有來自台灣、日本、韓國等9個國家及地區、20所大專校院的近700名選手參賽，進行籃球、足球及桌球競賽。
Facts
- 2026 Asia-Pacific Catholic University Games
- Opening on the 22nd
- 9 countries and regions
- 20 colleges and universities
- Nearly 700 athletes
- Nov. 22 to 27
Companies mentioned：天主教輔仁大學、中央社、輔大
Communist China invokes Sun Yat-sen’s legacy to reiterate national unification; scholars call it a deliberate political distortion
The Chinese Communist Party held a conference marking the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth. In his speech, General Secretary Xi Jinping devoted considerable attention to Taiwan and reiterated the goal of national unification. Scholars Chen Shih-min and Wang Chih-sheng said the CCP deliberately distorts Sun Yat-sen's remarks to legitimize its approach to unifying Taiwan, a political tactic to rewrite historical narratives. Wang stressed that the Republic of China's sovereignty remains in Taiwan and that the People's Republic of China has no standing to represent Sun Yat-sen or the Republic of China.
Facts
- 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth
- Held on the 12th at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
- 150th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth
Companies mentioned：中央社
CCP commemorates Sun Yat-sen's birthday; Xi Jinping uses occasion to reiterate calls for peaceful unification and opposition to Taiwan independence
Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered a speech at a conference marking the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth, reiterating support for “peaceful unification and one country, two systems” and opposition to Taiwan independence, and stressing that safeguarding national unity is a historic mission.
Facts
- 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth
- 4 passages concerned Taiwan
- As he said at the 2016 conference marking the 150th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth
- 150th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth
- All 7 members of the CCP Politburo Standing Committee attended
- About 3,000 people from all sectors attended
Companies mentioned：中央社、新華社、中國共產黨
President Lai promotes Liu Chien-kuo's platform, urges voters to concentrate their votes on the right candidate
President Lai Ching-te campaigned for Democratic Progressive Party candidate Liu Chien-kuo in the Yunlin County mayoral race, visiting temples and strongly promoting his platform on healthcare, agriculture and AI, while urging voters to concentrate their votes.
Facts
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- 1151112
Companies mentioned：民主進步黨、中國國民黨、國立台灣大學醫學院附設醫院雲林分院
Malaysian prime minister hopes to resume Taiwan-Malaysia economic cooperation talks; representative office says investment trust must be addressed
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told parliament he hoped to resume meetings of the Taiwan-Malaysia Economic Cooperation Committee and stressed that Taiwanese businesses continue to invest and operate as usual in Malaysia. Taiwan's representative office in Malaysia said Taiwan had put bilateral investment talks on hold because of Anwar's remarks, which were unfriendly to Taiwan, and hoped Malaysia would address the need for mutual trust in investment.
Facts
- Original馬幣2542億令吉
- 813.2 million Malaysian ringgit
Companies mentioned：中央社、新海峽時報、星洲日報、日經亞洲
Zhou Xiaoyun says she was investigated solely for traveling to China; New Taipei prosecutors say account is incomplete and deny election interference
Original民眾黨議員參選人周曉芸質疑因赴中國旅遊遭依反滲透法偵辦，新北地檢署澄清所述非全貌、無司法介選，並諭知50萬元交保。
Facts
- 18 teams deployed to conduct raids
- More than ten people summoned for questioning
- Zhou Xiaoyun ordered released on NT$500,000 bail
Companies mentioned：中央社、民眾黨、新北地檢署、法務部調查局新北市調查處、獅子會
冠星-KY books NT$56.33 million in asset impairment; earns NT$2.93 per share in Q3
冠星-KY posted record Q3 revenue of NT$2.472 billion, but booked an asset impairment of NT$56.33 million related to its acquisition of a Chinese garment maker, bringing quarterly earnings per share to NT$2.93. Excluding the impairment, earnings per share would have been about NT$4.39.
Facts
- Booked an asset impairment of about NT$56.33 million
- Quarterly earnings per share of NT$2.93
- The company reported Q3 revenue of NT$2.472 billion
- Operating profit, reflecting core business performance, was NT$198 million
- After-tax earnings per share were NT$8.46
Companies mentioned：冠星-KY、中央社
Suspected vote-buying in Nantou township representative election; campaign operative detained and held incommunicado
Authorities uncovered a suspected vote-buying case in a Nantou County township representative election. Investigators searched 34 locations and seized evidence. A court ordered a campaign operative surnamed Chou detained and held incommunicado, while a candidate under investigation was released on NT$150,000 bail. Investigators also uncovered a case involving fictitious household registrations to interfere with voting; the defendants were ordered released on bail or given deferred prosecution.
Facts
- NT$1,000 to NT$3,000 per vote
- Searched 34 locations
- More than 20 people questioned
- A total of NT$42,200 seized
- Including NT$9,000 in alleged bribes voluntarily returned by voters
- Candidate released on NT$150,000 bail
- Released on NT$30,000 bail
Love River waterfront promenade carnival opens on the 21st, with an inflatable playground and starlight concert
Original高雄市水利局與青年局合辦「青春河逗陣-愛河河堤公園親水廊道嘉年華」，於21日登場。活動包含免費大型氣墊樂園、戰鬥陀螺競技賽、K-POP隨播即跳、青年特色市集及星空音樂會，並結合BTS應援優惠邀請民眾參與。
Facts
- 21st
- About 1 kilometer
- 10 a.m.
- 3
- 6 p.m.
- 2 p.m.
- 64 people
- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- 25 stalls
Companies mentioned：中央社、高雄市水利局、青年局、BTS、防彈少年團
U.S. considers banning Chinese firms from remotely accessing AI chips; controls could extend to 7 countries including Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
Original美國商務部擬訂新規定，禁止中國AI企業透過他國資料中心遠端取得先進AI晶片算力，管制範圍將擴及馬來西亞、新加坡、泰國等7國；同時報導輝達執行長黃仁勳涉婚外情爭議，以及川普與商務部長盧特尼克在出口管制政策上的分歧。
Facts
- 1151112
Companies mentioned：The Information、輝達、Nvidia、騰訊、阿里巴巴、字節跳動
鴻海 posts record Q3 profit; first 3 quarters net NT$187.4 billion, a new high
鴻海 released its Q3 financial results, reporting record quarterly profit and after-tax earnings of NT$187.417 billion for the first 3 quarters. Revenue and profit both beat expectations, mainly on growth in cloud and networking products driven by AI infrastructure.
Facts
- After-tax earnings totaled NT$187.417 billion in the first 3 quarters
- Q3 profit attributable to owners of the parent was NT$77.524 billion
- 鴻海's consolidated revenue totaled NT$7.661062 trillion in the first 3 quarters
- Cloud and networking products accounted for 54% of 鴻海's Q3 revenue
- ...up 19% from Q2
- ...up 46% from the same period in 2025
- Up 29% quarter over quarter
- Up 34% year over year
Companies mentioned：鴻海、中央社
Extra transportation capacity planned ahead of election; railways to add 110 services
Original為因應11月28日地方大選及公投，高鐵與台鐵將於11月27日至30日期間合計加開110班次以加強疏運；行政院長卓榮泰指示各部會嚴防境外勢力介選，並確保選舉順利進行。
Facts
- 110 additional services
- A total of 116 cases
- 561 people referred for investigation
- There were 134 cases
- 176 people referred for investigation
- 18,248 polling stations
- 314,267 staff members
- Budgeted NT$3.69735 billion
- Referendum budget: NT$720 million
- Initially estimated at NT$1 billion
- Approved amount: NT$728.065 million
Companies mentioned：中央社、高鐵、台鐵、國道客運、中選會、內政部、交通部、行政院、高鐵公司、遊覽車公會
長興 increases investment in Singapore subsidiary by $36 million
The board of 長興材料 resolved to acquire a 100% stake in its wholly owned subsidiary, Eternal Materials Singapore Pte. Ltd., for $36 million, further expanding its presence in Singapore.
Facts
- $36 million
- 100%
- 90%
Companies mentioned：長興、長興材料、Eternal Materials Singapore Pte. Ltd.、長廣精機
Three major institutional investors buy a net NT$5.16 billion in Taiwan stocks
Taiwan stocks closed at 43,091.87 points today. The three major institutional investors bought a net NT$5.16 billion, including net purchases of NT$12.385 billion by investment trusts, while proprietary dealers and foreign and mainland Chinese investors were net sellers.
Facts
- Net buying of NT$5.16 billion
- Down 1,165.28 points
- Closed at 43,091.87 points
- Trading value: NT$1.013293 trillion
- Proprietary dealers were net sellers of NT$6.541 billion
- Investment trusts were net buyers of NT$12.385 billion
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were net sellers of NT$684 million
Three major institutional investors buy a net NT$5.16 billion in Taiwan stocks
Taiwan stocks fell 1,165.28 points to close at 43,091.87 today, with trading value of NT$1.013293 trillion. The three major institutional investors were net buyers of NT$5.16 billion overall: investment trusts bought a net NT$12.385 billion, while proprietary dealers and foreign and mainland Chinese investors sold a net NT$6.541 billion and NT$684 million, respectively.
Facts
- Net buying of NT$5.16 billion
- Down 1,165.28 points
- Closed at 43,091.87 points
- Trading value: NT$1.013293 trillion
- Net selling of NT$6.541 billion
- Net buying of NT$12.385 billion
- Net selling of NT$684 million
Wu, a Lienchiang County council candidate, suspected of violating Political Donations Act; ordered detained
A Lienchiang County council candidate surnamed Wu was suspected of violating the Election and Recall Act and the Political Donations Act. Following a joint investigation by the Lienchiang and Taipei district prosecutors offices, Wu was ordered detained because of the seriousness of the allegations and the lack of suitable bail arrangements. Of the other 8 defendants, 6 were released on bail and 2 were allowed to leave.
Facts
- 9 defendants
- A total of 16 locations
- 17 witnesses
- The other 8 defendants
- 6 released on bail
- 2 allowed to leave
- Amounts ranging from NT$20,000 to NT$200,000
Pilot program accused of undermining community college autonomy; Education Ministry says it seeks cross-system collaboration
Original教育部推動「補助大專校院與社區大學合作實驗性課程計畫」，社區大學全國促進會擔憂此由大學主導的模式恐侵蝕社大主體性；教育部澄清計畫旨在尋求跨體系合作，並強調社大在課程、經費及招生上仍具自主性。
Facts
- Community colleges have been operating for nearly 30 years
- About 6 tenths of community colleges have participated
- To begin in October 115
Companies mentioned：教育部、社區大學全國促進會、全促會、新化社區大學
Ko Chih-en canvasses Penghu, proposes 3 core visions for Kaohsiung-Penghu cooperation
Original國民黨高雄市長候選人柯志恩赴澎湖輔選，提出高澎合作三大核心願景，包括強化南高屏澎區域治理、發展雙港郵輪經濟及打造共同生活圈。
Facts
- More than 30 years of solid experience in public service and grassroots work
- Deepen cooperation among Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Penghu, 4 counties and cities
Companies mentioned：中央社、國民黨
Fire at Changbin chemical plant; hospital says rescued employee remains in critical condition
A chemical plant in Changbin Industrial Park, Changhua County, caught fire. A rescued employee surnamed Fan suffered severe respiratory tract and lung injuries after inhaling hot gas that may have contained chemicals. Fan is receiving treatment in the intensive care unit and remains in critical condition.
Facts
- Original彰化12日電
- 1151112
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、彰化基督教醫院
Huang Jen-hsun scandal raises concerns over controls; Chinese AI firms rush to rent computing power from overseas 輝達 chips
Concerned that a scandal involving 輝達 CEO Huang Jen-hsun could prompt the United States to tighten controls under the “Remote Access Security Act” (RASA), Chinese AI firms are rushing to rent computing resources overseas powered by 輝達 chips.
Facts
- 369 votes in favor
- 22 votes against
Companies mentioned：中央社、輝達、Nvidia、路透社、Megaspeed、騰訊、阿里巴巴、Apex Enterprise Solutions、Speedmatrix、紐約時報、The New York Times
Official: Beijing praises Sun Yat-sen in words, but its actions diverge from democracy and freedom
An official said Beijing praises Sun Yat-sen in words, but its actions run counter to his advocacy of democracy and freedom, calling this “counter-commemoration.” The official also criticized China for amending its constitution to remove presidential term limits.
Facts
- Original台北12日電
- Constitution amended again in 2018
- Sun Yat-sen relinquished the post of provisional president in 1912
- (Editor: Lin Kelun) 1151112
Market fears 輝達 may replace Huang Jen-hsun; Nikkei falls
Concern that 輝達’s board might discuss replacing CEO Huang Jen-hsun undermined investor confidence. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 closed down 429.23 points at 60819.36, while the Topix rose 7.94 points.
Facts
- Down 429.23 points
- Or 0.70%
- To 60819.36
- Closed up 7.94 points
- Or 0.2%
- To 3937.33
Companies mentioned：輝達、Nvidia、中央社
Lai Jui-lung rolls out “Great Harbor Policy Island” interactive map to explore campaign pledges
The campaign headquarters of 民進黨 Kaohsiung mayoral candidate 賴瑞隆競選總部 has launched “Great Harbor Policy Island,” a 3D interactive map of campaign pledges. It brings together 21 policy themes and development plans for 11 districts, and marks transportation routes including the Red and Orange MRT lines, the Circular Light Rail, the Yellow Line under construction and the planned Purple Line, allowing residents to explore campaign pledges and local information.
Facts
- 21 policy themes
- 11 districts
- 7 questions
- 4 time periods
Companies mentioned：中央社、賴瑞隆競選總部、民進黨
Blue camp questions husband’s alleged misconduct; Ho Hsin-chun campaign headquarters says claims distort facts and spread false rumors
The 國民黨 Legislative Yuan caucus alleged that the husband of 民進黨 Taichung mayoral candidate Ho Hsin-chun was awarded 17 government contracts while she was a county councilor, in violation of the Act on Recusal of Public Servants Due to Conflicts of Interest, and was fined. Ho Hsin-chun’s campaign headquarters called the claims a distortion of facts and the spread of false rumors, stressing that 監察院 had cleared her name.
Facts
- A total of 17 contracts related to the county government and schools
- Worth as much as NT$9,502,393
- Original遭法務部依法開罰950萬元
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、中央社、最高行政法院、監察院、法務部、台中縣政府
Police Agency to procure tactical holster sets for the first time, invites frontline officers to test-fit them
The Police Agency is planning to procure tactical holster sets for the first time, raising the budget from NT$2,000 to NT$15,000. Frontline officers can sign up to test-fit the equipment and help ensure it meets the needs of actual police work.
Facts
- NT$2,000
- NT$15,000
- 5 pieces of equipment
士電 posts record third-quarter profit for the period, expands transformer capacity to meet AIDC demand
士電 reported financial results for the first 3 quarters, with cumulative profit reaching the second-highest level for the period and after-tax profit in the third quarter hitting a record for the same period. It is continuing to expand transformer capacity to meet demand from AIDC and the semiconductor industry, and expects its new plant to be completed in 2027.
Facts
- Cumulative profit attributable to owners of the parent totaled NT$3.513 billion
- Up 23.4% from NT$2.846 billion in the same period of 2025
- Cumulative earnings per share (EPS) of NT$6.74
- Third-quarter after-tax profit of NT$888 million
- Quarterly earnings per share of NT$1.7
- The fourth transformer plant is expected to be completed in September 2027
- Transformer capacity could increase by 3 tenths
Companies mentioned：士電、台電
Alvarez sweeps multiple MLB awards; Shohei Ohtani falls short of 6th straight designated hitter award
Original美國職棒大聯盟（MLB）頒發年度獎項，休士頓太空人阿爾瓦雷斯獲最佳指定打擊及漢克阿倫獎，費城費城人投手惠勒獲東山再起獎，坦帕灣光芒與聖地牙哥教士球員分獲最佳後援投手獎。
Facts
- From 2021 to 2025
- 29-year-old Alvarez
- In 158 games
- A batting average of 0.316
- Hit 42 home runs
- Recorded 106 RBIs
- Played in just 48 games all season
- Made 24 starts during the season
- Posted a 10-5 record
- He made 28 starts this year
- Earned a 14-5 record
- Pitched 162 innings
- Recorded 193 strikeouts
- A 3.00 ERA
- By 30 teams
Companies mentioned：中央社、美聯社、休士頓太空人、芝加哥小熊、費城費城人、坦帕灣光芒、聖地牙哥教士、多倫多藍鳥、釀酒人、美國棒球作家協會
Japanese media: Japan’s representative to Taiwan Katayama Kazuyuki to step down; former ambassador to Greece to succeed him
Japanese media reported that Katayama Kazuyuki, head of the Taipei office of the 日本台灣交流協會, is expected to step down in late November and be succeeded by Ito Koichi, a former ambassador to Greece. Taiwan and Japan are negotiating a new trade framework covering AI and semiconductors, which could be signed in December.
Facts
- Ito Koichi, 67
- Expected to step down in late November
- Expected to take up the post in early December
- Between 2005 and 2008
- From January 2024 through October this year
- Took office in 2023
- Began mass production in 2024
- Construction began in 2025
- More than 8.21 million people
Companies mentioned：日本台灣交流協會、台積電、中央社
Original熊本羽球大師賽林湘緹首勝依瑟儂 晉女單8強
Original台灣女將林湘緹於日本熊本羽球大師賽次輪以2比0擊敗泰國名將依瑟儂，晉級女單8強；混雙組合葉宏蔚、詹又蓁及吳軒毅、楊筑云亦分別擊敗對手與內戰，攜手挺進混雙8強。
Facts
- 21-15
- 21-19
- World No. 17
- World No. 5
- 11 to 6
- Trailed by as many as 8 points
- Won 7 points in a row
- World No. 7
- 21-17
- 12-21
- 21-18
Companies mentioned：世界羽球總會、BWF、中央社
22 Chinese military aircraft sorties detected from this morning as Chinese vessels conduct combat-readiness patrol; Taiwan military closely monitors
The Ministry of National Defense said that from 9:38 a.m., 22 sorties by Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered airspace around Taiwan, accompanying Chinese vessels in harassment under the pretext of a so-called “joint combat-readiness patrol.” The military used joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance measures to closely monitor the activity and respond appropriately.
Facts
- 22 sorties by Chinese military aircraft
- 9:38 a.m.
- A total of 29 sorties out to sea
New obesity guidelines introduce staged prevention and treatment; doctor urges waist measurements to identify “skinny-fat” people
The 中華民國糖尿病學會 and 14 other specialty medical associations have issued new obesity guidelines, introducing the concept of “staged obesity prevention and treatment” for the first time. The guidelines emphasize using waist circumference and assessment of comorbidities instead of relying on BMI alone, and call on the government to promote obesity prevention policies.
Facts
- The prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults in Taiwan has reached 51.3%
- 14 specialty medical associations
- People with a BMI of 24 or higher
- Men with a waist circumference of 90 cm
- Women with a waist circumference of 80 cm
- A waist-to-height ratio of 0.5 or higher
- People with a BMI of 30 or higher
- Divided into 3 stages
- 16 comorbidities
- Reduce the adult obesity rate by 5%
- Reduce the overweight rate among children and adolescents by 10%
Companies mentioned：中央社、中華民國糖尿病學會、台大醫院
Fearing threat from Chinese automakers, U.S. auto union urges House to retain China committee
美國聯合汽車工會 (UAW) wrote to congressional leaders, calling for the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to be retained after Democrats take power, to address issues including threats from Chinese automakers and excess electric-vehicle production capacity.
Facts
- Invested US$2.4 billion
- Tariffs of more than 100%
Companies mentioned：路透社、美國聯合汽車工會、福特汽車、寧德時代、國軒高科、通用汽車、豐田汽車、福斯汽車
Blue and White propose amendments to Air Pollution Control Act; MOEA says 58 billion kWh of power generation would be affected and reserve margin would turn negative
Original立法院國民黨及民眾黨團提出修正空污法，擬強制燃煤機組提前除役並限制轉作備用。經濟部回應指出，此舉將影響全年約580億度發電量，導致117、118年備用容量率暴跌至負值，並增加北北基宜區域供電風險及台中科學園區產業用電受阻問題，呼籲維持現行條文以兼顧環保與供電穩定。
Facts
- 580億度 of power generation
- Last year, households across Taiwan actually used 510億度 of electricity
- A total of 9.72 GW of generating units to be retired
- The power-supply shortfall in the northern and eastern regions could reach 4.7 GW
- Exceeding the 4.2 GW transfer limit of the northern and western power grid
- The share of coal-fired power fell from 45.9% in 105
- To 35.3% last year
- Coal use at 台中電廠 fell by 6.73 million metric tons
- The power sector accounts for just 2.3% of PM2.5 pollution across Taiwan
Companies mentioned：經濟部、中央社、台中電廠、和平電廠、林口電廠、大林電廠、台中科學園區
Nantou mayoral candidate focuses on improving Wenhua Road; city office says project will improve safety upon completion
Democratic Progressive Party Nantou mayoral candidate Shen Suzheng criticized the Wenhua Road improvement project for overlooking issues including dead-end alleys, slopes and blind spots for large vehicles turning, and said incumbent Mayor Chang Chia-che was absent from an on-site inspection. 南投市公所 said the project was nearing completion and that road resurfacing would begin on the 16th to improve safety.
Facts
- Starting on the 16th
- 3.2 meters
- 3.3 meters
- 2 meters
Companies mentioned：中央社、民主進步黨、總統府、內政部國土管理署、南投市公所、南投國民中學、平和國小
Taiwan stocks swing more than 1,500 points before closing down 1,165 points, holding above the 10-day moving average
Original台股今日開低後震盪，終場收43091.87點，下跌1165.28點，險守10日線；成交值達新台幣1兆132.93億元。台積電、鴻海、聯發科等權值股普遍收黑，PCB供應鏈賣壓沉重，南電、景碩、聯茂跌停；部分機器人概念股如大銀微系統收漲停。
Facts
- An intraday swing of more than 1,500 points
- Down 1,165.28 points
- Closed at 43,091.87
- 台積電 fell NT$55
- Closed at NT$2,340
- Reached a high of 44,525.24
- Fell to a low of 42,943.50
- A decline of 2.63%
- Narrowly held above the 43,000-point mark
- The 10-day moving average was about 42,938 points
- Trading value: NT$1.013293 trillion
- The electronics subindex fell 3.07%
- The financial subindex fell 0.05%
- Rose more than 2% at one point during trading
- Reversed course to close down 2.44%
- 鴻海 fell NT$2
- Closed at NT$240
- 聯發科 fell NT$140
- Closed at NT$3,850
- 台達電 fell NT$55
- Closed at NT$1,240
- 聯茂 closed limit down at NT$522
- Hit the limit-down price of NT$954
- Closed at NT$956
- A decline of 9.81%
- Closed at NT$4,105
- Down 8.78%
- Closed limit up at NT$213.5
- Closed at NT$35.85
- Up 8.64%
- 銘異 rose 1.32%
- 鈞興-KY rose 1%
- Challenge 45000 points
Companies mentioned：中央社、台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電、南電、景碩、聯茂、台燿、台光電、大銀微系統、彬台、銘異、鈞興-KY
Li Sichuan releases 2 campaign videos, pledging to shoulder New Taipei's responsibilities with calloused hands and shoulders
Original國民黨新北市長候選人李四川競選總部公開「手繭篇」與「肩膀篇」兩部競選影片，聚焦勞動者打拚與市民生活責任，並邀請三位女性分享經驗及提出相關政見。
Facts
- 2 campaign videos
- 3 women at different stages of life
Companies mentioned：中央社、國民黨
Kaohsiung fires over 3 days kill 5; councilor urges city to address illegal buildings and firefighter staffing
A total of 3 fires over 3 consecutive days in Kaohsiung killed 5 people. Kuomintang councilor Bai Chiao-yin criticized the problems of illegal buildings and insufficient firefighter staffing. The city fire department said it had launched a special inspection campaign and was continuing to recruit personnel.
Facts
- A fire in Niaosong District on the 8th killed 2 people
- A fire in Gangshan District on the 9th killed 2 people
- A fire in Qishan District on the 10th killed 1 person
- Each firefighter serves 1,637 residents
- Requested an allocation of 176 personnel
Companies mentioned：中央社、Facebook
Hsieh Su-wei and partner get off to a winning start in WTA Finals group play, keeping slim hopes of advancing alive
OriginalWTA年終總決賽中，謝淑薇與搭檔奧斯塔朋科以7比5、6比3擊敗梅丹斯與張帥組合，在分組賽取得首勝，保有晉級4強機會。
Facts
- 7-5
- 6-3
- No. 5 seed
Companies mentioned：WTA、中央社
資安署: AI-powered cyberattacks by hackers are a growing trend; about 8 million personal records affected
數發部資安署 said hackers' use of AI for cyberattacks has become an international trend. More than 10 businesses in Taiwan have been affected, with about 8 million personal records compromised. It urged businesses to patch vulnerabilities and notify users as soon as possible.
Facts
- About 8 million personal records
- More than 10 businesses
- 2.8 million cyberattacks per day
- Must be reported within one hour
Companies mentioned：中央訊息、中央社、數發部、資安署、易遊網、永豐銀、91APP、外交部領事事務局、台北市工務局大地處、台北市政府公務局大地工程處、外交部領務局、個資籌備處
Man plants cockroach leg in hot pot and feigns illness to avoid bill; indicted for fraud
A man surnamed Wu in Kaohsiung allegedly mixed a cockroach leg he had brought with him into ice cream while dining at a well-known hot pot chain, then claimed he felt ill and sought medical care in an attempt to get the restaurant to cover his medical expenses and waive his bill. After surveillance footage confirmed what happened, he was indicted for fraud.
Facts
- Avoid paying a bill of more than NT$4,000
- NT$551 in medical expenses paid on his behalf
- Did not ask Wu to pay the NT$4,052 bill
Companies mentioned：阮綜合醫院、中央社
Original黃仁勳接班人再掀熱議 前蘋果執行長庫克也浮出檯面
Original輝達（Nvidia）執行長黃仁勳因婚外情及間諜疑雲面臨去留問題，外界熱議潛在接班人選，包括前蘋果執行長庫克、超微執行長蘇姿丰、輝達內部高階主管如財務長克瑞斯與產品行銷總監黃敏珊等。
Facts
- Jensen Huang, now 63
- Admitted to cheating on the 8th of this month
- 輝達 since its founding in 1993
- after he led 蘋果 for 15 years
- 輝達 has more than 40,000 employees
- 59-year-old Chris
- Chris joined 輝達 in 2013
Companies mentioned：輝達、Nvidia、蘋果、Apple、超微、AMD、安謀、Arm、微軟、Microsoft、思科、Cisco、德州儀器、Texas Instruments、Megaspeed、中央社、法新社、路透社、Semafor、Inc.
High school diploma controversy escalates; Indonesian Vice President Gibran resigns
Indonesian Vice President Gibran resigned after a court ruled his high school diploma invalid, and the speaker of parliament confirmed that his resignation had been submitted. The incident comes as the Indonesian government faces public anger over economic woes, corruption and wildfires, and could widen the rift between Prabowo and Jokowi.
Facts
- 39-year-old Indonesian Vice President Gibran
- 2024 election
- Thousands take to the streets
- Causes thousands to fall ill
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、路透社、安全與戰略研究院、ISESS
New Taipei man curses at store clerk; court rules remarks did not demean him and acquits him
A man surnamed Chang in New Taipei, unhappy after waiting a long time at a 電信門市, cursed at a clerk and was charged with public insult. The court found that he was venting his anger in a moment of frustration, rather than engaging in sustained attacks, and that his remarks did not demean the clerk. The offense did not exceed what could reasonably be tolerated, and he was acquitted.
Facts
- 1151112
Companies mentioned：中央社、電信門市
Drone logistics flights across the sea to Little Liuqiu deemed feasible; commercial operations await regulations
Original屏東縣政府與交通部推動無人機物流商業營運驗證，成功完成小琉球15.1公里跨海航線飛航，證實技術可行，但實際商轉仍待民航局法規制定。
Facts
- 15.1 kilometers
- 2020
- 40 minutes
- 22 kilograms
- 4 kilograms
- 3.3 kilometers
- 15 to 20 minutes
- 5 to 8 minutes
- More than 200 flights
Companies mentioned：中央社、屏東縣政府、交通部、交通部運輸研究所、民航局、國立屏東科技大學、中華郵政、商研院、國家高速網路與計算中心
Ko Wen-je: KMT grassroots in Hsinchu in disarray
Ko Wen-je said the KMT's grassroots organization in Hsinchu was in disarray, while the Taiwan People's Party was focusing its support on Zhubei and launching campaign activities. Huang Kuo-chang thanked cross-party supporters including Jaw Shaw-kong and Chiang Wan-an for backing Chiu Chen-yuan. Hsinchu County Deputy Magistrate Chen Chien-hsien initially backed Chiu before appearing alongside Cheng Li-wun to support Wu Hsu-chih.
Facts
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- 1151112
Companies mentioned：中央社、中國廣播股份有限公司
“Shared children” services emerge in aging China, bringing new challenges
Paid companionship services known as “shared children” are emerging in China, through both government-subsidized programs and private-sector platforms. Official data show that consumer vouchers have boosted spending on elderly care, but industry insiders worry about the services' sustainability if subsidies are withdrawn, as well as safety boundaries and emotional disputes.
Facts
- Monthly fees for seniors start at 199 yuan
- Consumer vouchers for elderly care services for moderately or severely disabled seniors, to be rolled out in China starting Jan. 1, 2026
- A total of 3.328 million consumer vouchers have been redeemed nationwide
- Redemptions totaled 2.35 billion yuan
- Boosting spending on elderly care services to 11.5 billion yuan
- More than 1.05 million disabled seniors have benefited
- Prices range from 50 to 300 yuan per hour
Companies mentioned：中央社、界面新聞、北京青年報
Original文化部社造盛市13日登場 展現各世代社區故事
Original文化部於13日起在國家鐵道博物館舉辦「社造盛市」市集，結合第3屆社區營造獎頒獎典禮，透過市集展攤與音樂演出展現各世代社區故事。
Facts
- Bringing together 39 distinctive booths
- For 3 consecutive days
Companies mentioned：文化部、中央社、國家鐵道博物館、財團法人水源地文教基金會
Huang Renxun reportedly had affair with another female executive at his company; expert says his ouster would be a major blow to AI industry
輝達 (NVIDIA) CEO Huang Renxun is again reported to have had an affair with a female vice president who reports directly to him. His ouster would deal a major blow to the AI industry.
Facts
- 5 people who previously worked at 輝達
- Meeting could be held as early as the 11th
- It took 33 years
Companies mentioned：輝達、NVIDIA、中央社、紐約時報、New York Times、華爾街日報、The Wall Street Journal、聖荷西州立大學、San Jose State University
Weight-loss injections raise blindness concerns; doctor urges metabolic assessment before weight loss
The U.S. FDA has warned that GLP-1 weight-loss injections could increase the risk of optic nerve disorders, and doctors in Taiwan have reported the first suspected case. Yang Wei-hsun, president of the Taiwan Association of Diabetes Educators, urged people seeking to lose weight to consult a metabolic specialist and stressed that medication must be used legally and appropriately, rather than buying parallel-imported products or sharing injection pens.
Facts
- BMI (body mass index) of 31 to 32
- Lost 10 kilograms in 4 months
- Vision in the left eye also fell to just 0.1
- The usual treatment dose for diabetes is about 1 milligram
- The dose was raised to 1.4 milligrams for weight loss
- Some countries have already approved doses of up to 7 milligrams
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、美國食品暨藥物管理局、FDA、台北市立聯合醫院陽明院區、胰妥讚、中央社
November Taiwan stock index futures fall 958 points
According to 中央社, November Taiwan stock index futures closed down 958 points at 43,178, while the cash index closed at 43,091.87, a positive spread of 86.13 points.
Facts
- Fell 958 points
- Closed at 43,178
- Positive spread of 86.13 points
- Down 1,165.28 points
- Closed at 43,091.87
- NT$1.013293 trillion
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣期貨交易所
November electronic futures fall; financial futures rise
Taipei stocks fell. November electronic futures closed down 74.45 points at 2,657.90, a negative spread of 3.21 points; November financial futures closed up 11 points at 3,668.80, a positive spread of 2.82 points.
Facts
- Down 1,165.28 points
- Closed at 43,091.87
- November electronic futures closed at 2,657.90
- Fell 74.45 points
- Negative spread of 3.21 points
- November financial futures closed at 3,668.80
- Rose 11 points
- Positive spread of 2.82 points
- A total of 78 contracts traded
- December electronic futures closed at 2,760.20
- Rose 22.10 points
- Electronic spot index closed at 2,661.11
- Fell 84.34 points
- A total of 118 contracts traded
- December financial futures closed at 3,683.20
- Rose 28.80 points
Shih Hsin University's oral communication graduates create interactive stories with AI videos
Original世新大學口傳系舉辦第17屆畢業成果展，以「語聲俱來」為主題，學生結合AI技術、解謎及影音創作打造互動故事，讓觀眾透過選擇推動劇情或探索溝通表達。
Facts
- 17th graduation showcase
- A total of 15 student groups
Companies mentioned：世新大學、中央社
Mayoral campaigns begin Nov. 13; election polls may not be published from midnight on the 18th
Original中選會主委游盈隆宣布直轄市長競選於11月13日起跑，並提醒8點注意事項；自11月18日零時起至投票截止前，不得發布、報導或引述選舉民調。中選會亦成立深偽影音防制專案小組與數發部合作，初步統計選舉人數約1957萬。
Facts
- Lasting 15 days
- Nov. 13-27
- 10 days of campaigning
- Nov. 18-27
- 5 days of campaigning
- Nov. 23-27
- 8 points to note
- Starting at midnight on the 18th
- 19,579,655 people
- 20,007,484 people
- 2,031,822 people
- 2,072,884 people
- 3,435,219 people
- 3,510,026 people
- 427,829 people
Companies mentioned：中央選舉委員會、中選會、中央社、數發部