AI Survey of 10 Online English Conversation Companies | DMM英会話 Mentioned in 72.7% of 20 Questions on “Continued Learning and Study Support”; Kimini英会話 Leads in Official Website Citations at 25.8%
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株式会社プレティアジャパン announced that it surveyed generative AI responses concerning 10 online English conversation companies in November 2026. In the “continued learning and study support” category, DMM英会話 led with a mention rate of 72.7%, while Kimini英会話 led in official website citations at 25.8%.
Facts
Mention rate: 72.7%
Official website citation rate: 25.8%
3,840 responses collected
3,839 valid responses
80 questions set
On Nov. 6–8, 2026
Mention rate: 79.8%
Official website citation rate: 24.6%
Capital: 80 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社プレティアジャパン、DMM英会話、Kimini英会話、レアジョブ英会話、ネイティブキャンプ、QQEnglish、Bizmates、産経オンライン英会話Plus、hanaso、Cambly、ECCオンラインレッスン、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI Mode、Google AI Overview、株式会社プレティア
[Dec. 11 (Friday)] Notice: Kopernik Forum 2026 to Be Held
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一般社団法人コペルニク・ジャパン will hold “Kopernik Forum 2026” on Dec. 11, 2026, featuring an activity report, an introduction to its new “Kopernik Harvest” initiative, and a panel discussion.
リチェルカ Opens Entries for Student Tournament to Compete in Hypothesis-Testing and Development Skills in the Age of AI
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株式会社リチェルカ has opened entries for the “3rd RECERQA AI Agent Tournament” for university and graduate students. Regional qualifying rounds will be held in Osaka and Tokyo in February 2027, with the final selection taking place in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, in March. The winner will receive a prize of 1 million yen.
The Key to Well-Being Management Was the Ability to Notice: The Future of a Symbiotic Society and Well-Being
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公益財団法人日本ケアフィット共育機構 will hold the “Service Assistance Day Symposium 2026” at Belle Salle Jimbocho and on Zoom on Dec. 9, 2026, highlighting the “ability to notice” as a key to well-being management.
Facts
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026
Participation is free
50 people on site
100 online participants
More than 250,000 certified service care assistants
Pilates Launches at WAPLE 鴻巣店, a Personal Gym Near Konosu Station | Authentic Korean-Style Reformer Pilates Introduced with PMA-Certified Instructors
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WAPLE 鴻巣店, a personal gym operated by Brilliant Fitness合同会社, began offering authentic Korean-style reformer Pilates with PMA-certified instructors in November 2026.
Starting a Career in IT in Nagasaki with No Prior Experience: A Graduate’s Firsthand Story. 長崎県 × CodeCamp to Hold Free Online Information Session for “Nagasaki IT CAMP” on Nov. 16
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コードキャンプ株式会社 announced that it will hold a free online information session on Nov. 16 for the 2026 “Nagasaki IT CAMP” program, run in partnership with 長崎県. The program offers an engineer training course for people with no prior IT experience (capacity: 40 participants) and a foundational DX talent course (capacity: 30 participants). The application deadline is Nov. 20.
[Program Details Released] Full 5-Part Program Announced for “2026 Quo Career General Meeting,” a Talent Management Seminar for Dental Clinics, to Be Held on Nov. 29
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株式会社クオキャリア has released details of the full 5-part program for “2026 Quo Career General Meeting,” a talent management seminar for dental clinics to be held on Nov. 29, 2026.
Lessons from Cryptocurrency Outflows: キリフダ Director Mutsuo Yamaguchi Explains Anti-Money Laundering Measures in On-Chain Finance [Talk Report]
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Mutsuo Yamaguchi, a director of キリフダ株式会社, spoke at a seminar hosted by JCIF about anti-money laundering measures in on-chain finance and the use of blockchain intelligence (BCI).
Adding the Warmth of Natural Wood and a Comfortable Grip to the M-Type Leica: New “YUWOOD Integrated Grip Base Plate for Leica M10 Series” Allows Battery Replacement Without Removing the Bottom Cover
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2ndfocus, operated by E&Iクリエイション株式会社, will release a grip-integrated base plate for the Leica M10 series from camera accessories brand “YUWOOD” on Nov. 13, 2026. It can replace the original bottom cover and supports battery replacement and SD card storage. The price is ¥39,000 (tax included).
“APDSA Japan × こばやし歯科クリニック × ADJ” to Hold Networking Event for Dental Students on Nov. 7! Firsthand Look at Clinical Care, Community Medicine, and Dental Technology
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株式会社オール・デンタル・ジャパン（ADJ） held a networking event on Nov. 7, 2026, in partnership with the dental student organization “APDSA Japan.” The event included visits to clinical care, community medicine, and dental technology sites, including こばやし歯科クリニック, as well as special talks.
ラストマイル・エニキャリ to Hold “Learn in 15 Minutes! How Restaurants Can Make Use of On-Demand Delivery” Lunchtime Mini Webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 12 p.m.
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株式会社エニキャリ will hold a lunchtime mini webinar at 12 p.m. on Nov. 24, 2026, explaining how restaurants can use its on-demand delivery service “anyCo Biz.”
Facts
Within 15 minutes
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
from 12:00
Capital: ¥236,145,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社エニキャリ、ラストマイル・エニキャリ、Microsoft Teams
Following their runway debut in Milan and the 1st release, BIRKENSTOCK and エトロ have announced their 2nd collection, featuring a new design for Boston and a collaboration on Arizona. The collection is scheduled to go on sale on November 12, 2026.
特定非営利活動法人ほっぺ will hold a “Crawling Race” event for parents and young children at Heartful Plaza in Miki City on November 28, 2026. The event aims to create a record of children’s growth rather than compete for rankings. Capacity is 20 families, and the participation fee is 1,000 yen.
[Online seminar: Understanding construction trends by area and asset type—approaches to future real estate measures based on data] 三菱地所 Real Estate Services to hold seminar for corporate CRE managers
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三菱地所 Real Estate Services will hold a free online seminar on construction trends and CRE strategies for corporate CRE managers, with Shinichi Hashimoto of 株式会社エムズラボ as the speaker.
Stayway to provide “補助金クラウド for Gov” to Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture; building “補助金DXインフラ” to provide end-to-end support from publicizing subsidy information to putting it to use
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株式会社Stayway will provide Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, with the local-government subsidy DX service “補助金クラウド for Gov” and build infrastructure to centrally manage national, prefectural and municipal subsidy information.
Facts
The 18th local government nationwide
The 3rd case in the Shikoku region, following Kagawa Prefecture and Imabari City
In May 2026, it began offering “補助金クラウド for Gov” for local governments
City employees will be able to use a database containing more than 15,000 programs (※)
[Feature] Taiwan’s unified local elections on November 28 are a “race to attract AI and semiconductor companies.” A look at 4 changes Japanese companies should watch, including the nuclear power referendum
Winter arrives in the highlands, bringing ski season. 鹿沢スノーエリア and 湯の丸スキー場 open for business on Saturday, November 21. 休暇村嬬恋鹿沢 will begin selling accommodation plans with a 1-day lift pass on Friday, December 4
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Following the opening of nearby 鹿沢スノーエリア and 湯の丸スキー場 on November 21, 休暇村嬬恋鹿沢 will begin selling accommodation plans with lift tickets on December 4.
Facts
From 20,600 yen (tax included; bathing tax excluded)
From 20,000 yen (tax included; bathing tax excluded)
The 3rd round of “COLLECTOR’S AUCTION,” an online vintage watch auction run by 株式会社PRINCIPE prive, is underway. The first 2 rounds had a 90% sale rate and a total of 302 bids. The 3rd round features 10 watches starting at 50,000 yen and runs until November 13.
The book “I’ll Miss This Taste Again Someday,” based on an original work by 燃え殻, is being adapted for television by a screenwriter-director team behind acclaimed works!
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It was announced that the book “I’ll Miss This Taste Again Someday,” based on an original work by 燃え殻 and published by 株式会社主婦と生活社, will be adapted into a TV drama starring Issei Takahashi on NHK BS in November 2026.
[丸源ラーメン] Releases collaboration T-shirts and more for “BARK AT THE MOON”!
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丸源ラーメン, operated by 株式会社物語コーポレーション, has collaborated with “BARK AT THE MOON” from P2C Studio to release limited-edition T-shirts, foodwear and more. A pop-up store will also open in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, with coupons given to customers.
Facts
From the chain currently operating 249 stores nationwide
MARUGEN×BATM EAT AT THE COUNTER TEE 7,700 yen
MARUGEN×BATM NIKUSOBA L/S TEE 8,800 yen
MARUGEN×BATM EAT AT THE COUNTER HOODIE 15,400 yen
MARUGEN×BATM NIKUSOBA COACH JACKET 22,000 yen
MARUGEN×BATM STICKER SET 1,650 yen
MATUGEN×BATM KEY RING 990 yen each
Customers who spend 20,000 yen or more
A gift for the first 100 customers
Event period: Friday, December 4, 2026
to Sunday, December 6, 2026
Business hours: 10:00
~ 20:00
West Building 5F POPUPSPACE
Founded: December 1949
Established: September 1969
Capital: 5.9 billion yen
Sales: 151.6 billion yen
Group store sales: about 210.1 billion yen
820 stores in Japan
556 directly operated stores
264 FC stores
121 overseas stores
Companies mentioned：株式会社物語コーポレーション、丸源ラーメン、P2C Studio株式会社、BARK AT THE MOON、東海オンエア
“Eiga Meitantei Precure! The Mysterious Garden and the Secret of 2 People” Blu-ray and DVD set for release on January 27, 2027!!
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It was announced that the Blu-ray and DVD of “Eiga Meitantei Precure! The Mysterious Garden and the Secret of 2 People” will be released on January 27, 2027, with details revealed about editions, retailer-exclusive bonuses and a release celebration event.
“Eiga Meitantei Precure! The Mysterious Garden and the Secret of 2 People” Blu-ray and DVD set for release on January 27, 2027!!
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The Blu-ray and DVD of “Eiga Meitantei Precure! The Mysterious Garden and the Secret of 2 People” will be released on January 27, 2027, with details revealed about bonuses for each edition, retailer-exclusive bonuses and a release celebration event.
Facts
Recorded box-office revenue of 1.38 billion yen
Set for release on January 27, 2027
Blu-ray special edition with canvas art board (limited first production): 14,630 yen (tax included)
[First Nisshin City location] Nagoya’s popular restaurant “Sumiyaki Unagi Fujisan” to open in Takenoyama, Nisshin, on December 4, serving charcoal-grilled hitsumabushi made with fresh eel in sunken kotatsu seating
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Sumiyaki Unagi Fujisan, a charcoal-grilled eel specialty restaurant operated by 株式会社アクトダイニング, will open a new location in Takenoyama, Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, on December 4, 2026. The restaurant prepares fresh eel in-house by skewering and grilling it over charcoal, and offers sunken kotatsu seating and takeout options.
AI original anime “Oiran Tensei” releases its seventh episode, “That Night, I Heard a Voice”; series passes the halfway point of its 12 episodes, with 26,700 YouTube subscribers
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株式会社プエンテ announced the release of the seventh episode of its AI original anime “Oiran Tensei” and said its official YouTube channel had reached 26,700 subscribers.
[Ibaraki Ambassador Yuto Adachi] Receives the Reiwa 8 Ibaraki Prefecture Award! Recognition for his efforts to revitalize his hometown and promote regional development
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Actor and artist Yuto Adachi received the Reiwa 8 Ibaraki Prefecture Award in recognition of his regional development activities. He also discussed his plans to appear at Nippon Budokan in 2027, tour halls with live performances, and take on the challenge of organizing IBARAKI DREAM LAND, a festival aiming to attract 100,000 people within 10 years.
Carbontribe provides a platform for environmental value data on biochar for a group of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
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Carbontribe Engine, the environmental value data platform of Carbontribe Labs OÜ, has been adopted as the data infrastructure for TS Verify by コマースOneホールディングス and TradeSafe.
Turn your knack for keeping projects on track into a career strength. What was shared with about 150 Gakushuin University students: the ability to move people and teams, especially essential in the AI era.
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Daisuke Ito, president and representative director of 日本プロジェクトソリューションズ株式会社, delivered a special lecture at a Gakushuin University Faculty of Economics class on November 10, 2026, explaining to students the importance of project management and leadership in the AI era.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
96% positive response rate
Companies mentioned：日本プロジェクトソリューションズ株式会社、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan
“A laid-back ‘adult’s bar’ to enjoy” — The December 2026 issue of Otona no Shumatsu is on sale today♪
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The December 2026 issue of Otona no Shumatsu, a magazine published by 株式会社講談社, is on sale today. This issue features “Enjoying Bars,” with a special interview with Junji Takada as well as features on yakitori and autumn sweets. Price: ¥1,000 (tax included).
Put into employees’ own words why customers choose you for reasons beyond price. Turn passive employees into proactive proposers. Launch of the “Articulating Your True Strengths” branding management training program.
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合同会社サテツマガジンコモンズ is launching a full-scale offering of “Articulating Your True Strengths,” a corporate branding training program developed by creative director Daisuke Masuda, for small and medium-sized businesses. The participatory workshop aims to identify and put into words the reasons customers choose a company beyond price, drawing on its successes and customer feedback, and to apply those insights to work such as sales and recruitment.
Facts
Standard duration: approximately 180 minutes
Fee: individually quoted according to the program and number of participants (estimated at ¥100,000–¥300,000)
Career development assessment and conversation helped 96% discover their “next step”┃Protean Career Association, West Japan Branch, holds hands-on event in Fukuoka
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The West Japan Branch of 一般社団法人プロティアン・キャリア協会 held an interactive career event at the Fukuoka International Congress Center on November 3, 2026. Through career development assessments and conversations, participants deepened their self-understanding, and 96% discovered their “next step.”
Moka Kamishiraishi, Neru Nagahama and Misaki Hattori appear! A full review of beauty trends for the second half of 2026: “VOCE Best Cosmetics for the Second Half of 2026” announced
The January issue of VOCE features 3 different covers and a major feature on Minami Tanaka’s “current state of beauty” as she turns 40! It also includes the first-ever supervised supplement BOX!
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The January 2027 issue of VOCE features a major feature with Minami Tanaka, who is turning 40, on the cover. It includes the first-ever supervised supplement BOX and a best cosmetics feature, and will be published by 株式会社講談社.
“Music to Calm Anger,” a title produced in collaboration with AI and drawing on multiple research findings, will be released digitally on Nov. 13 by the “ME-BYO Music Label,” which specializes in preventing and improving suboptimal health.
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Healing music titled “Music to Calm Anger,” produced with AI and informed by research findings, will be released digitally on Nov. 13 by the “ME-BYO Music Label,” operated by 株式会社Virgo.
Facts
Released digitally on Nov. 13
3 tracks in total
Running time: about 11 minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社Link & Innovation、DICT、株式会社Virgo、ME-BYO Music Label、湘南鎌倉総合病院、大阪大学大学院医学系研究科
Even with a 1% food tax, 42% would not change how they shop. Concerns include increases in pre-tax prices and a backlash 2 years later.
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According to a survey by 株式会社10 on attitudes toward cutting the food consumption tax, 42% of consumers said they would not change how they shop even if the tax rate were reduced from 8% to 1%, citing concerns about increases in pre-tax prices and a backlash after the policy ends.
Facts
Asked 319 participants to respond freely
“Choosing takeout, prepared foods, stockpiling, or saving money” was selected by 25%.
“Making meals more satisfying with high-quality ingredients” was selected by 15%.
For dining in, 61% responded that there are no restaurants where they expect to dine in less often.
Companies mentioned：株式会社10、TetraSquare®、MindSquare®、Nullo AI Studio
[No. 1 for 12 consecutive months] TikTok live-commerce channel “燕チャンネル” takes the top spot in the annual Star Ranking
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“燕チャンネル,” a TikTok live-commerce channel operated by 株式会社Sホールディングス, ranked No. 1 in the TikTok Shop Star Ranking for 12 consecutive months, from November 2025 through October 2026.
[Warabi City only] December-only campaign | Clear out your entryway before the New Year! Old shoe cabinets, umbrella stands, and accumulated umbrellas collected together | Unwanted-item collection by まるっと本舗
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Unwanted-item collection service まるっと本舗, operated by SYSTR株式会社, is running a campaign in Warabi City only from Dec. 1 through 31, 2026, collecting unwanted items around the entryway, including shoe cabinets, umbrella stands, and umbrellas. Customers using a flat-rate package can receive a discount of up to ¥1,000.
AI can give you answers. But the final choice is always made by a human. “Hard Choices,” featuring 59 questions for business executives and leaders navigating the AI era, goes on sale Nov. 17 (Tuesday)!
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株式会社文藝春秋 will release “Hard Choices: 59 Questions for Business Executives and Leaders Navigating the AI Era,” by Masaya Mori, on Nov. 17. The book examines management challenges in the generative AI era through 59 questions and also includes conversations with executives from 東芝 and パナソニック ホールディングス.
Simon Shen column: Will the Democratic Party's far left become the “MAGA of the Democratic Party”?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After the U.S. midterm elections, the Democrats regained control of Congress as the party's progressive and far-left factions expanded significantly. The number of DSA-affiliated House members rose to eight, while several newcomers and incumbent moderates were defeated, signaling that the left has gained the power to set the agenda and may shape the direction of future policy.
Facts
After the U.S. midterm elections, the Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress.
The number of U.S. representatives affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) will rise from two to eight.
Original29歲的咖啡師基羅斯在初選擊敗任職近三十年的德格特。
Progressive El-Sayed, who was backed by Sanders, defeated Republican Rogers to win the Michigan Senate election.
The progressive caucus in the new Congress is preliminarily estimated to have about 106 members.
New York City Mayor Mamdani personally campaigned for far-left congressional candidates.
Author Simon Shen is an associate professor at the Center for Taiwan-Hong Kong International Studies at National Sun Yat-sen University.
Chang Liang-jen's view: The “Cross-Strait Peace Initiative”—from the lessons of war to the choice of peace
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kuan Chung, former president of the Examination Yuan, and former legislator Ting Shou-chung launched the “Cross-Strait Peace Initiative” on Nov. 12, advocating that peace come first. Drawing lessons from the Russia-Ukraine and China-Israel wars, author Chang Liang-jen calls on Taiwan's authorities to adjust their policies and promote cross-strait exchanges and mutual trust.
Facts
Kuan Chung, former president of the Examination Yuan, and former legislator Ting Shou-chung held the launch ceremony for the “Cross-Strait Peace Initiative” in Taipei on Nov. 12.
According to a 2026 estimate by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Russian military casualties were about 1.4 million, including about 450,000 deaths.
Trump announced an end to the long-standing annual U.S. military aid of about US$3.8 billion to Israel.
The “Cross-Strait Peace Initiative” says the two sides should create lasting peace, shared prosperity, and development for people on both sides through joint consultation.
Lin Teng-yao's view: Lai Ching-te is cavalier and has no democracy in his heart
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Lin Teng-yao, a retired professor of law at Tunghai University, wrote that President Lai Ching-te had abused his power by backing Premier Cho Jung-tai's repeated refusal to countersign 9 laws passed by the legislature and by violating official document procedures to reply to the Legislative Yuan using “presidential stationery,” seriously undermining the constitutional system, democracy, and the rule of law.
Facts
Article seventy-two of the Constitution stipulates that the president must promulgate a law within ten days of receiving it after passage by the Legislative Yuan.
A Central News Agency report dated June twenty-three, twenty twenty-four, stated that promulgating laws is a duty, not a power, of the president.
From Dec. fifteen, twenty twenty-five, through Nov. six this year, the premier has refused to countersign a total of 9 laws.
Article two, Paragraph one, Subparagraph three of the Official Documents Format Act stipulates that official correspondence between the president and the Legislative Yuan must use the form “咨”.
In June twenty nineteen, Lai Ching-te pledged to convene a national conference on constitutional affairs after being elected to reform the constitutional structure.
Zheng Chunhong's View: Shen Boyang and Professor Ye—The Pundits' “Stream-of-Consciousness Essayistic” Style
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This article analyzes the speaking styles of legislator Shen Boyang and pundit Professor Ye, noting that both use “stream-of-consciousness essayistic” rhetoric to respond to the social anxieties of different eras and build influence through discourse.
Facts
The article places legislator Shen Boyang and pundit Professor Ye side by side to analyze the strong similarities in their speaking styles.
The author says Shen Boyang’s words seemed “hollow and lacking substance” when he heard him speak, and believes this is a side effect of a distorted public persona.
Professor Ye’s program Heartsea Compass emerged in the 1990s, after the lifting of martial law, amid the boom in cable television.
Shen Boyang’s rhetoric is built on grand narratives that are difficult to verify, much like Professor Ye’s talk of cosmic magnetic fields and Shen Boyang’s talk of foreign forces and a matrix of cognitive interference.
Hu Youtian's Column: Ma Shifang Wasn't Paid—He Was Led Away by Progressivism
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Columnist Hu Youtian analyzes Lo Ta-yu’s questioning of whether cultural figures such as Ma Shifang supported the Democratic Progressive Party for money, arguing that Ma was instead manipulated and led by progressive ideology amid identity anxiety and peer pressure.
Facts
On Nov. 10, 2026, Lo Ta-yu questioned on Tang Hsiang-lung’s program whether cultural figures such as Ma Shifang supported the Democratic Progressive Party for money.
Author Hu Youtian believes Ma Shifang was “led away” by peer pressure and identity anxiety stemming from progressivism, rather than simply being greedy.
Ma Shifang accepted three constraints in identity politics: a sense of original sin as a waishengren, guilt as a member of the middle class, and a sense of inferiority as a straight man.
Ma Shifang once shared and praised Yang Shuya’s song insulting men, “Rule男Freestyle.”
After Yang Shuya was found to be working as an aide to a Democratic Progressive Party legislator, Ma Shifang stopped discussing the incident.
Ma Shifang’s mother, Tao Xiaoqing, is known as the “mother of campus folk songs.”
After releasing the album Beautiful Island in 2004, Lo Ta-yu never again wrote a protest song that political zealots could use as talking points.
Hsia Chen's Column: This Year's Election Has Plenty of Kindling; Tsai Ing-wen Is Not the Lighter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The column analyzes controversies sparked by Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Boyang and his supporters in the nine-in-one elections. It cites remarks by Chuang Jui-hsiung, fake information posted by several celebrities in support of Shen Boyang, and Lo Ta-yu’s criticism of both the pan-blue and pan-green camps to argue that Shen is merely kindling in the election, not a miracle-maker.
Facts
While campaigning for Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh, Democratic Progressive Party legislator Chuang Jui-hsiung questioned whether his opponent, Chang San-cheng, might suffer a stroke, sparking controversy and an apology.
The author considers Shen Boyang the “lighter” in this year’s election, as a series of controversial remarks and a fabricated public persona have made him kindling.
Advertising executive Chuang Shu-fen posted in support of an online poster bearing an incorrect byline, then deleted the post.
AI cognitive warfare can use personal data and online behavior to tailor a different version of “the facts” for each person.
Micro-targeting uses algorithms to precisely segment groups and feed them specific emotions to sow division.
Computational propaganda uses fake accounts, reposts by real people and coordination across platforms to give fabricated opinions genuine social influence.
Deepfake technology can make voices, lip movements and subtle expressions around the eyes look realistic, even reproducing background details with precision.
Cognitive warfare in the AI era is a precisely coordinated, three-stage chain of attack: blocking individual perception, shaping social consensus and dismantling systemic trust.
Opinion: The Glory of the Nation’s Photo Album Cannot Conceal the Hardship of Making a Living and Finding a Home
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article analyzes the difficulties ordinary people face in finding affordable housing amid low wages, high prices and high housing costs during Taiwan’s K-shaped recovery, criticizing the disconnect between official publicity and people’s daily realities.
Facts
Taiwan’s average regular wages are close to 五萬元, but the median wage is only around 三萬九千多元.
The nationwide house-price-to-income ratio is 9.47 times, reaching 14.72 times in Taipei City.
The year-on-year CPI growth rate has remained at 2.1% in recent months, while the annual increase in dining-out prices was 3.3%.
Mortgage burden rates in Greater Taipei have exceeded 六成 and 五成, respectively.
Lu Wenhao's View: Chinese Forces Break Through the Japan-Philippines Blockade, Deploy Three Fleets in the Western Pacific—with the Liaoning Aircraft Carrier at the Core
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article analyzes a decade of data on the Chinese Communist Party’s Liaoning aircraft carrier’s far-seas training, noting that its formations and routes have continued to expand and evolve. This reflects the People’s Liberation Army’s efforts to build far-seas mobility and integrated combat capabilities to break through the constraints of the First Island Chain.
Facts
The Liaoning first crossed the Miyako Strait and entered the western Pacific in December 2016.
Type 055 large destroyers have gradually appeared in the Liaoning’s escort formations.
In September 2024, the Liaoning entered the Pacific for the first time by passing through waters between Yonaguni Island and Iriomote Island.
Public footage from 2026 far-seas training showed Y-20 aerial refueling tankers supporting carrier-based aircraft training.
Defense Minister Wellington Koo disclosed that Chinese warship formations, including the Liaoning, had recently conducted area-denial exercises in the western Pacific.
Traditional manufacturing, services and small and medium-sized enterprises, which support the vast majority of Taiwan's jobs, have long faced a dual drain of capital and talent.
Whenever international developments cause turbulence and the stock market faces a correction, the government is quick to make high-profile declarations that it will support the market, turning the national financial security mechanism into a political tool for saving face.
Author Hsu Wen-chung holds a doctorate in international business from the University of Leeds in the UK and a doctorate in industrial economics from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He is also an associate professor in the Department of International Business at National Chi Nan University.
Weng Lü-chung's view: When politicians are busy building cults of personality, who will decide Taiwan's future?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Weng Lü-chung analyzes the multiple strategic challenges facing Taiwan during the nine-in-one elections, including the normalization of military encirclement, pressure on its diplomatic space, political uncertainties in the United States, and risks to the semiconductor supply chain. He criticizes current political discussions for focusing only on building cults of personality around election candidates while ignoring the country's future direction.
Facts
National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu said more than one hundred Chinese military vessels and coast guard ships had entered the western Pacific.
Papua New Guinea demanded the closure of Taiwan's representative office and the expulsion of its staff by a deadline, citing the one-China principle. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs ultimately withdrew from the office voluntarily and stopped purchasing the other side's liquefied natural gas.
Lithuanian media reported that Vilnius had sent a letter requesting that Taiwan's representative office be renamed. President Gitanas Nausėda did not deny it.
Cheng Tzu-lung's view: Taiwan has become a Japanese movie mecca for gay people—film notes on Nagi Notes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Professor Cheng Tzu-lung reviews the Japanese film Nagi Notes, noting that it uses the rhythms of everyday life to portray humanity. He also discusses the symbolic significance of Taiwan as a haven for same-sex marriage in the film, while opposing overly politicized interpretations.
Facts
The English title of the film Nagi Notes is Nagi Notes.
Nagi-cho, where the story takes place, is in Katsuta District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
The lead character Yuri is played by actor Shizuka Ishibashi and works as an architect.
The other lead character, Yoriko, is played by actor Takako Matsu. She is an unknown sculptor whose main occupation is cattle farming.
In the film, the two teenagers plan to go to Taiwan because same-sex couples can marry there.
Author Cheng Tzu-lung is a retired professor at the College of Communication at National Chengchi University.
Opinion: After refusing to countersign, what kind of relationship between Taiwan's executive and legislative branches is needed?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Amid the constitutional conflict sparked by Premier Cho Jung-tai's refusal to countersign a bill, this article examines the relationship between the executive and legislative branches. It argues that institutionalized negotiation, clear criteria and voter oversight are needed to resolve disputes over the separation of powers and strengthen democracy and the rule of law.
Facts
Premier Cho Jung-tai announced that he would not countersign a bill passed by the Legislative Yuan in its third reading, sparking a constitutional conflict between the executive and legislative branches.
Article 47 of the Constitutional Court Procedure Act stipulates that when a national highest-level government body considers a legal provision it applies to be unconstitutional, it may petition the Constitutional Court to declare it unconstitutional.
Article 65 of the Constitutional Court Procedure Act stipulates that when a national highest-level government body has a constitutional dispute over powers with another such body in the exercise of its authority, it may petition for a judgment on the institutional dispute if negotiations fail.
Major bills should undergo thorough assessments of their fiscal and implementation impacts, with legislative decisions specifying the conditions and costs of implementation.
Opinion: As Taiwan becomes a super-aged society, have we yet to get the chance to grow old?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article says that although Taiwan has become a super-aged society, the average life expectancy of Indigenous peoples is 7.54 years shorter than the national average, reflecting health inequality. The author urges the government to implement the Indigenous Peoples Health Act and provide equitable medical resources to Indigenous people in urban areas and their traditional communities, narrowing the life expectancy gap.
Facts
The Ministry of the Interior announced that the average life expectancy in Taiwan in year 114 reached 81.27 years.
People aged 65 and older now make up two-tenths of Taiwan's population, officially making it a super-aged society.
At the end of year 113, people aged 65 and older made up about 10.3% of the Indigenous population.
In year 113, the average life expectancy of Indigenous peoples was 73.23 years, 7.54 years below the national average of 80.77 years.
The World Health Organization defines an aged society as one in which people aged 65 and older make up 14% of the population.
In some regions, the average life expectancy of Indigenous peoples worldwide may be up to 20 years shorter than that of non-Indigenous peoples.
The Indigenous Peoples Health Act was promulgated and took effect in 2023.
Opinion: Don't romanticize blindly catching a falling knife as small investors bravely buying the dip
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The author criticizes media encouragement of small investors to buy the dip after a sharp fall in Taiwan stocks, saying it overlooks macroeconomic risks and valuation-decline cycles. The author calls for stronger risk education to prevent retail investors from being harmed.
Facts
Taiwan stocks suffered a sharp drop recently, while intraday odd-lot trading volume surged by NT$10 billion.
Large-cap stocks and high-dividend ETFs have become popular targets for eager buyers.
Market valuation corrections often involve long, seemingly bottomless periods of decline.
Mainstream financial news outlets use “the more it falls, the more you buy” and “make big profits on the rebound” as bait.
Hubble's law—the farther away galaxies are, the faster they move away from us: An excerpt from Dawn of the Universe (3)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This excerpt from Dawn of the Universe recounts how Hubble confirmed through observation that the Milky Way was not the only galaxy in the universe, and discovered Hubble's law: that a galaxy's recession velocity is proportional to its distance. It also discusses Lemaître's pioneering contribution and the historical debate between the Big Bang theory and steady-state theory.
Facts
In 1929, Hubble published a paper finding that galaxy distance was proportional to radial velocity.
In 2018, the International Astronomical Union voted to recommend changing the name to the “Hubble–Lemaître law.”
In 1927, Georges Lemaître published a paper deriving from general relativity that, in an expanding universe, galaxies would be seen moving away from one another.
British astronomer Fred Hoyle coined the term “Big Bang” during a BBC radio program in 1949.
The Big Bang theory became the consensus in the 1960s after observational evidence of the cosmic microwave background emerged.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is finalizing new rules to place Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brazil, Indonesia, Norway and South Africa—7 countries—in a stricter chip export licensing regime.
Original新規主要針對輝達Blackwell及以上級別的先進晶片。
Original輝達CEO黃仁勳已辭去總裁、CEO及董事職務。
Data centers operated in the United States may be exempt from applying for export licenses under certain conditions.
Original輝達此前曾透過遊說活動反對類似政策。
Original新規旨在封堵禁運國家透過租賃海外GPU使用輝達晶片的遠端存取漏洞。
The new rules require chip buyers to disclose the ultimate recipient and the specific use.
〈Precious Metals After Hours〉Trump says there is no need for a deal with Iran; gold tumbles 3% to a more than one-year low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Gold fell 3% on Thursday to a more than one-year low, as Trump's rejection of a deal with Iran drove up oil prices and heightened inflation concerns. Expectations that the Fed will keep interest rates high weighed on precious metals prices, with silver, platinum and palladium also falling.
Facts
Spot gold fell 2.7% on Thursday to $3,880.93 per ounce, hitting its lowest level since October last year.
U.S. President Trump said in a social media post that the United States does not need to reach a deal with Iran.
Traders see an 87% chance that the Federal Reserve will raise rates by 1 quarter-point in December.
Spot silver fell 3% to $50.12 per ounce, hitting its lowest level since Nov. 4.
Reports that 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang was fired by the board after an extramarital affair scandal raised concerns about the outlook for AI companies.
U.S. Justice Department reportedly opens separate probes into 美超微 smuggling allegations and 輝達 antitrust concerns; both stocks plunge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Investigations by 美國司法部 into 美超微 smuggling allegations and 輝達 antitrust concerns sent both stocks sharply lower. 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang resigned, with the CFO serving as interim chief; analysts downgraded the stock, and the market is concerned about leadership stability and compliance risks.
Facts
美國司法部 is reportedly conducting separate investigations into 美超微 and 輝達.
美超微 shares plunged 11.30%, while 輝達 fell 4.34%.
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang resigned, and CFO Colette Kress is serving as interim chief.
Original美方關注輝達擬以約 129 億美元收購 Hugging Face 是否影響競爭。
美超微 co-founder 廖益賢 has left the company and entered a not-guilty plea.
Bernstein downgraded 輝達 from “Outperform” to “Market Perform.”
美超微 stressed that Megaspeed has never been its customer.
After 英特爾 plunged 29% in a single day, CEO quickly spends $9.7 million to buy more company shares
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
英特爾 CEO Lip-Bu Tan spent $9.7 million to buy 150,000 shares of the company on Nov. 2, after its stock plunged 29% in a single day and the company issued a weak forecast. Although an explosion at its Israeli factory affected fourth-quarter shipments, Tan increased his stake through a family trust, signaling confidence in the company.
Facts
英特爾 CEO Lip-Bu Tan bought 150,000 shares on Nov. 2 at prices ranging from $64.71 to $64.74 per share.
Lip-Bu Tan's stock purchase through a family trust totaled $9.7 million.
英特爾 shares plunged 29% on the trading day before Nov. 2, marking the steepest single-day decline in the company's history.
An explosion at the Israeli factory led to a two-week shutdown and is expected to affect shipments of 10-nanometer server processors in the fourth quarter.
英特爾 shares have fallen a cumulative 33% since the company reported earnings on Oct. 29.
Following the transaction, Lip-Bu Tan indirectly held 1,464,669 shares of 英特爾 through a trust.
英特爾 shares have risen a cumulative 66% this year, mainly benefiting from surging AI-related demand that has driven growth in demand for CPUs.
A new sign of funding shrinking? OpenAI reportedly raises about $15 billion in latest round, only half its initial target
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
OpenAI's latest fundraising round raised about $15 billion, below its target, while its valuation fell to $1.25 trillion. Revenue grew to $10 billion, but losses widened, reflecting investors' growing caution toward AI investments.
Facts
OpenAI has raised about $15 billion in its latest funding round, at a valuation of about $1.25 trillion.
OpenAI's third-quarter revenue rose about 50% quarter over quarter to $10 billion, while its operating loss widened to $10.9 billion.
OpenAI has about 1.2 billion weekly active users and about 100 million paying users, for a conversion rate of 8.5%.
OpenAI has scheduled its IPO plan for 2027.
OpenAI previously disclosed to investors that its annualized revenue was about $50 billion as of the end of September.
How does Wall Street view Jensen Huang's resignation?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達(Nvidia) CEO Jensen Huang announced his resignation on Thursday (12), sending the stock lower and drawing Wall Street's attention. Several experts said that although there is short-term uncertainty, the company's long-term culture of innovation and fundamentals remain unchanged, and its product roadmap is expected to remain stable for the next two years.
Facts
輝達(Nvidia) CEO Jensen Huang announced his resignation on Thursday (12).
輝達 shares closed down more than 4% on Thursday at $166.19 per share.
輝達 shares have fallen more than 13% over the past five days.
Gabelli Funds portfolio manager Hendi Susanto said 輝達's product roadmap would not be significantly affected for at least the next two years.
Edward Jones senior economist James McCann said 輝達's corporate fundamentals have not changed.
Landsberg Bennett Private Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Michael Landsberg said Jensen Huang's resignation was the worst-case scenario.
Trump speaks for the first time about Jensen Huang's resignation: “It's sad to see this happen”; fears U.S. could lose its AI edge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 founder Jensen Huang resigned as CEO following an extramarital affair scandal, and CFO Colette Kress is serving as interim chief. Trump fears the United States could lose its AI edge, while 輝達's market value plunged.
Facts
Jensen Huang announced on Sunday that he was resigning as 輝達's president, CEO and board member.
Colette Kress has become 輝達's interim CEO.
Trump is concerned that the United States could lose its AI edge.
輝達 lost more than $180 billion in market value.
Jensen Huang publicly apologized over the extramarital affair scandal.
輝達 shares closed down 4.34% on Thursday.
Jensen Huang's 33-year tenure at the helm of 輝達 has come to an end.
輝達's board announced on Nov. 12 that Jensen Huang had resigned as president, CEO and director, with CFO Colette Kress also taking on the role of interim CEO.
OriginalTerafab是特斯拉與SpaceX共同推動的晶片製造計畫。
Original網路流傳的Terafab急徵CEO職缺為惡搞，與特斯拉、SpaceX或輝達無關。
Musk once responded to a proposal on X to recruit Jensen Huang, saying, “That would be my honor.”
Terafab has publicly advertised for talent in process engineering, equipment and safety.
Operations improve: 嘉威生活 swings to profit in first 3 quarters from a year earlier, with EPS of 0.68 yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
嘉威生活(3557-TW) returned to profit in the first 3 quarters of 2026, with EPS of 0.68 yuan. Growth contributions from its U.S. subsidiary FDG and the Prepara brand, along with capacity optimization at its two production bases, boosted gross margin. The company expects the decline in fourth-quarter revenue to narrow.
Facts
嘉威生活 posted EPS of 0.68 yuan in the first 3 quarters of 2026, swinging to profit from a year earlier.
嘉威生活 reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of NT$770 million, up 21.18% year over year.
嘉威生活's U.S. subsidiary increased its share of group revenue to 10.9%, from 4.8% in the same period last year.
Original嘉威生活2026年前3季毛利率為34.94%，較去年同期提升0.66百分點。
嘉威生活's revenue decline narrowed to 5.22% year over year in January-October 2026.
〈U.S. Stocks After Hours〉After Jensen Huang's sudden resignation, 輝達 loses more than $180 billion in market value overnight; all four major indexes end lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang resigned, with CFO Colette Kress taking over as interim CEO, sending 輝達 shares sharply lower and wiping out more than $180 billion in market value. Oil prices also rose, stoking inflation concerns, while Federal Reserve officials suggested they might accelerate rate hikes. Major U.S. stock indexes all closed lower on Thursday.
Jensen Huang exits: Is the AI computing power cycle facing a repricing? Market focus shifts to financing and capital expenditure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 co-founder Jensen Huang resigned from several roles, and CFO Colette Kress took over as interim CEO, sparking concerns about the leadership transition and the AI computing power cycle and triggering sharp share-price swings and analyst valuation cuts.
Facts
輝達 co-founder Jensen Huang resigned as president, CEO and director, with CFO Colette Kress taking over as interim CEO.
輝達 shares fell more than 13% in premarket trading after the news broke, with losses widening to about 14% after the market opened.
花旗 cut its price target for 輝達 from $285 to $225 and maintained its Buy rating.
伯恩斯坦 cut its price target for 輝達 from $400 to $200 and lowered its rating from Outperform to Market Perform.
輝達 will release its earnings and hold a conference call on Nov. 17.
Jensen Huang exits, 輝達 price targets slashed across the board! Is the AI computing power cycle facing a dramatic repricing?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達 announced that Jensen Huang had resigned as CEO, with CFO Colette Kress taking over as interim CEO. Shares plunged in premarket trading before closing down 4.3%, as investment banks cut price targets across the board and concerns grew that confidence in the AI computing power cycle had been shaken. Focus is shifting to the new leadership and November earnings.
Facts
輝達's board announced on Thursday (12) that Jensen Huang had resigned as president, CEO and director, effective immediately.
輝達 appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO and Harvey Jones as board chairman.
花旗銀行 cut its price target for 輝達 from $285 to $225.
伯恩斯坦 cut its price target for 輝達 to $200.
輝達 shares recovered after the market opened, closing down 4.3%.
Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura warned the market that it was not yet time to forget the Japanese government's intervention in the currency market this summer.
Japan's wholesale prices rose 7.1% year over year in October, accelerating again from 6.8% in September.
輝達 shares fell 4.34% on the day the report was published, wiping about $301.1 billion off its market value.
A subsidiary of the buyer of Huang Le's former cloud business was later spun off as Megaspeed, becoming a major customer of 輝達.
A Tesari vice president said that transferring controlled equipment to 華為 without authorization could constitute offenses including export-control violations.
〈Taiwan Stocks: Pre-market News〉MSCI reshuffle favors PCB stocks, 鴻海 raises full-year outlook, Jensen Huang resigns as 輝達 CEO
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
MSCI adjusted Taiwan stock indexes, favoring PCB stocks; 鴻海 raised its full-year outlook; 輝達's Jensen Huang resigned as CEO; 華碩 is optimistic about explosive growth in its server business; and 仁寶 is splitting off ISBG to focus on servers.
Facts
MSCI明晟 announced its latest semiannual review on the 12th, adding 南電, 景碩 and 台燿 to the Taiwan index and removing 中租-KY, 嘉澤, 元太 and 萬海.
鴻海 Chairman Young Liu said at an earnings conference that the full-year outlook for all 4 major product lines had been raised, with revenue expected to grow strongly quarter over quarter and year over year in the fourth quarter.
輝達 (NVDA-US) announced on the 12th that CEO Jensen Huang had resigned, with CFO Colette Kress taking over as interim CEO.
華碩 estimates that fourth-quarter server business revenue will rise 150% quarter over quarter and as much as 280% year over year.
仁寶 posted after-tax net profit of NT$7.682 billion in the first 3 quarters, up more than 6 tenths year over year, while server revenue accounted for more than 1 tenth of total revenue in the third quarter.
【Yuan Zhifeng Column】The Hong Kong stock market correction is nearing its end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Yuan Zhifeng said the Hong Kong stock market correction was nearing its end. The Hang Seng Index fell 1.3% to 24008 points, but southbound funds made net purchases of 58億元, adding to holdings in 阿里 and 中芯國際. The index is expected to hold above 24000 points, with high-dividend stocks having an advantage. 中芯國際's Q3 profit surged 1.23 times year over year, and fourth-quarter revenue is expected to grow quarter over quarter.
Facts
The Hang Seng Index closed at 24008 points on Thursday, down 307 points, or 1.3%.
Southbound Stock Connect funds made net purchases of about 58億元 on Thursday.
中芯國際's third-quarter profit attributable to shareholders rose 1.23 times year over year.
阿里 (9988) was a major target of southbound buying, recording net purchases of 11.2億元.
The Hang Seng Index is expected to hold above 24000 points, while high-dividend stocks are likely to continue outperforming the market.
〈Energy After the Close〉Saudi energy facilities attacked, shipping disrupted in Strait of Hormuz; oil rebounds by more than $2
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
International oil prices surged by more than $2 on Thursday amid attacks on Saudi facilities and disruption to Middle East shipping. Brent crude rose to $95.20 and WTI to $88.19. Despite increased OPEC+ output, geopolitical risks continued to fuel market concerns.
Facts
Brent crude futures rose $2.44 to $95.20 a barrel.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $1.66 to $88.19 a barrel.
The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for attacking a pumping station on Saudi Arabia's east-west oil pipeline.
The Strait of Hormuz carries nearly one-fifth of global crude oil shipments.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Ust-Luga port area sparked a fire.
OPEC+ data showed crude oil production rose in October, driven mainly by increased output from Saudi Arabia.
Singapore takes action! Jensen Huang's 「mistress」 Huang Le barred from re-entering
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Singapore confirmed that Huang Le was barred from entering for providing false information. 輝達 faces H200 export risks and rating cuts, while Parliament reviews a chip security bill.
Facts
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that Huang Le has been barred from re-entering the country.
Huang Le was penalized for providing false information during an investigation.
輝達 CFO Colette Kress is serving as interim CEO.
Baird estimates that 輝達 could face a $5 billion write-down if it cannot export H200 chips.
Singapore police said there was insufficient evidence to prove that Huang Le had broken the law, but issued a warning because she had provided false information.
Huang Jen-hsun's resignation from 輝達: Has the bad news been priced in? Ming-Chi Kuo names Google TPU as the biggest beneficiary; succession impact may emerge as early as 2028
Good morning, world》Huang Jen-hsun resigns as 輝達 CEO; CFO Kress named interim CEO
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 CEO Huang Jen-hsun resigns, and CFO Kress takes over as interim CEO; the Ministry of Economic Affairs honors foreign companies including ASML, NVIDIA and Apple, and estimates that international giants' procurement from Taiwan will exceed US$300 billion; hacker attacks affect more than 10 Taiwanese businesses and Japan's 無印良品, while 台積電 denies its systems were breached.
Facts
Closed down 4.34%
Closed at US$166.19
Market value fell by about US$180 billion in a single day
美超微 fell 11.30% in response
The remarkable 33-year foundation laid by Jensen Huang
Honors 22 leading foreign companies, including ASML and Apple
International giants' procurement from Taiwan is estimated to reach US$325.8 billion this year
Broke through the US$300 billion mark for the first time
Up 24% year over year
Cumulative exports reached US$661.53 billion in the first 9 months of this year
Up 46.2% year on year.
More than 10 Taiwanese businesses have been affected
About 8 million personal data records affected
Claimed to have obtained 6.9GB containing 46,000 employee records
6.9GB containing 46,000 employee records
About 1.09 million members' credit card details may have been leaked
About 345,000 of the cards are still valid
The amendment will affect about 58 billion kilowatt-hours of annual power generation
Chinese diplomat visits Lithuania; Lithuanian parliamentary foreign affairs committee urges against sacrificing cooperation with Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lithuania's Foreign Ministry and Chinese officials held talks on restoring diplomatic representation, but the parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee urged the government not to rush to normalize relations and to handle relations with China separately from cooperation with Taiwan.
Facts
Vilnius, dispatch, 13th
Lithuania's Foreign Ministry held talks with visiting Chinese officials on the 12th
Lithuania's bilateral relations with China deteriorated in 2021
Original立陶宛自去年5月起不再有中國外交官派駐
Lithuanian media reported on the 9th
The Foreign Affairs Committee also held a special meeting on the 11th
Housing crisis sparks massive strike in Spain, igniting fierce political and labor disputes ahead of election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Spain's 2 major trade unions called a nationwide 24-hour general strike to protest the housing crisis, wages and prices. The strike was triggered by the eviction and death of an elderly woman in Madrid and the rejection of a housing reform bill, sparking fierce political and labor disputes on the eve of the election and multiple clashes between police and demonstrators.
輝達 falls 4.34% after Huang Jen-hsun's departure; 美超微 hit by spillover, plunges 11.30%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 shares closed down 4.34%, erasing about US$180 billion in market value in a single day; 美超微 plunged 11.30% amid Huang Jen-hsun's departure and reports of a Justice Department investigation.
Facts
Down 4.34%
Closed at US$166.19
Market value fell by about US$180 billion in a single day
Down 11.30%
Down about 27% in one month
Market value fell to about US$4 trillion
Market value topped US$1 trillion for the first time
Gross margin topped 7 tenths in 2024, an industry-envied level
Market value surpassed US$5 trillion for the first time
Huang Jen-hsun embroiled in spying scandal; White House reportedly discusses replacing Commerce Secretary Lutnick
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
People familiar with the matter said that after 輝達 (Nvidia) CEO Huang Jen-hsun became embroiled in a spying scandal, senior White House officials were discussing whether to replace Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, amid criticism from members of Congress that he had failed to put Chinese companies on trade blacklists and oversee AI chip exports.
After Huang Jen-hsun's resignation, 輝達's new leadership sends full memo to employees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Huang Jen-hsun resigned as 輝達's president and CEO over an extramarital affair and national security concerns, ending his 33-year tenure at the helm. New interim CEO Kress and board chair Jones issued a memo to reassure employees and announced an all-hands meeting on November 18 to outline future plans, while beginning the formal search for a successor.
Facts
Ending a 33-year tenure at the helm
（中央社 Washington, 12th, compiled from foreign news reports）
All-hands meeting to be held on the 18th of this month
Chinese Spy Honey Trap Infiltrates Tech Sector; U.S. Intelligence Expert Reveals “Thousand Grains of Sand” Strategy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 founder Huang Renxun embroiled in suspected Chinese spy controversy; U.S. intelligence expert says China uses a “thousand grains of sand” strategy to infiltrate California’s tech sector, exploiting human weaknesses to collect information.
Saudi Arabia Continues to Come Under Attack as Strait of Hormuz Disruption Sends International Oil Prices Soaring
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz threaten global oil transportation, sending international oil prices sharply higher. Brent crude futures closed at $95.82 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude closed at $88.74 a barrel.
Huang Renxun Steps Down; U.S. Experts: 輝達 Remains a Pillar of the AI Industry, With No Impact on 台積電
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 founder Huang Renxun resigned as CEO and from the board amid an extramarital affair scandal. U.S. experts say 輝達’s status as a pillar of the AI industry, with a market capitalization of several trillion dollars, remains unchanged, and expect suppliers such as 台積電 to be unaffected. Fei Rui'an expects the United States to tighten controls on chip exports to China and says selecting a new CEO at 輝達 could take weeks to months.
No restrictions based on alma mater, nationality, or gender! At Juntendo, you can excel if you build your skills
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
The roots of 順天堂大学 lie in 和田塾, established in 1838, and successive heads devoted themselves to medical education. This article features an interview with Professor Hirotaka Watada, dean of the Faculty of Medicine, about the spirit of education and innovative teaching.
[Manga] Kobe Beef Lunch vs. Dad’s Lunchtime Seminar
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
An introduction to the series “Professor Murata and His Delightful Department Members,” which depicts the daily lives of Professor Murata and his department staff as they struggle in an overburdened department, including Matsuda inviting Professor Shiida to a Kobe beef lunch on the final day of an academic conference.