IEA: Global oil market oversupplied in October for first time since US-Iran war
Original國際能源總署（IEA）指出，受波斯灣石油出口增加影響，全球石油市場10月出現供過於求，為美伊戰爭爆發以來首次，並預計第4季將持續供過於求。
Facts
- 18.4 million barrels per day
- Down 26%
Companies mentioned：國際能源總署、IEA、中央社、法新社
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Original立法院紀念品中心揭牌 韓國瑜：補上參訪重要拼圖
Original立法院長韓國瑜出席紀念品中心揭牌儀式，表示此舉補上參訪體驗重要拼圖，讓訪賓能選購具國會特色紀念品以延續經驗。
Facts
- Trial operations began on June 2
- Plans for 5 themed areas
Companies mentioned：中央社、立法院
技嘉 tops Q3 earnings with NT$12.8 per share, says 輝達 leadership changes will not affect partnership
技嘉 reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, with strong AI server shipments helping earnings per share reach a record NT$12.8. General Manager Lee Yi-tai stressed that leadership changes at 輝達 would not affect the companies’ close partnership.
Facts
- Capital expenditures are expected to rise to NT$4 billion in 2027
- Third-quarter consolidated revenue reached NT$154.7 billion
- Up 94.4% year over year
- Operating profit was NT$12.8 billion
- 技嘉's consolidated revenue for the first 3 quarters of this year totaled about NT$404 billion
- Servers have climbed to 78% of revenue
- Earnings per share for the first 3 quarters were NT$30.52
- Server revenue exceeded NT$310 billion in the first 3 quarters of this year
- Capital expenditures this year are expected to be about NT$2.8 billion to NT$3 billion
Companies mentioned：技嘉、輝達、NVIDIA、中央社
可口可樂's Hungary investment hits record, boosting supply capacity in Central and Eastern Europe
可口可樂's Hungarian subsidiary announced a 35 billion forint investment to expand its facilities, the company's largest-ever investment in Hungary. The move aims to increase capacity, strengthen supply capabilities in Central and Eastern Europe, and advance environmental measures.
Facts
- Investment of 35 billion forints
- About NT$3.47 billion
- 30th anniversary of the plant
- Investment of about 140 billion forints
- About NT$13.9 billion
- Capacity for 30,000 pallets
- Exports to 17 countries
- Works with 830 Hungarian suppliers
- Supplies about 50,000 retailers
- Offers consumers about 100 kinds of beverages
- Investment of 8.7 billion forints
- Capacity increased 30%
- Average workforce of 970
- Full-year net revenue of 263.6 billion forints
- Profit of 9.5 billion forints
- Revenue of 239.7 billion forints
- Profit of 11.2 billion forints
Companies mentioned：可口可樂、中央社、每日新聞匈牙利、可口可樂希臘裝瓶公司
China holds silent exercises; security officials say aim is to reduce APEC diplomatic friction and stoke fears of imminent conflict over Taiwan
A US think tank revealed that China recently conducted large-scale silent exercises in the western Pacific. Security officials said the move was intended to reduce diplomatic friction at APEC and, ahead of Taiwan's local elections, create an atmosphere of imminent conflict to intimidate Taiwanese people.
Facts
- More than 100 People's Liberation Army Navy and China Coast Guard vessels
- By early November
- Russia's Pacific Fleet on October 28
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、戰爭研究所、ISW、美國企業研究所、AEI
Employment Insurance removes age-65 enrollment cap, raises early reemployment incentive
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to some provisions of the Employment Insurance Act in its third reading, removing the age-65 enrollment cap, shortening the waiting period for unemployment benefits to 7 days, and raising the early reemployment incentive from 50% to 60%. It also eased eligibility requirements for childcare leave benefits.
Facts
- Removes the age-65 enrollment cap
- Raises the rate from 5成 for those who have never claimed unemployment benefits to 6成
- Applications accepted until the child is under 9 years old
- If both parents receive the full 6 months of allowance
- Each parent can receive 3 additional months
- Shortens the unemployment benefit waiting period from 14 days to 7 days
- The current early reemployment incentive is... 50% of the unemployment benefits not yet claimed
- Raised to 60%
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、勞動部、勞動保險司
Taiwan's semiconductor output to reach NT$9.76 trillion this year, estimated growth of 49.7%
Original工研院產科國際所預估，台灣半導體業第4季產值將達新台幣2兆9421億元，年增66.7%；2026年總產值挑戰9兆7615億元，年增49.7%，主要受惠記憶體供不應求及台積電動能。
Facts
- Original第4季台灣半導體業產值可望延續攀升趨勢，將達新台幣2兆9421億元
- Up 10.5% quarter over quarter
- Original2026年半導體業總產值將挑戰9兆7615億元
- Up 49.7% year over year
- Original達到2兆6620億元
- Up 19.3% quarter over quarter
- Up 59.4% year over year
- Memory output reached NT$249.1 billion
- Up 46.3% quarter over quarter
- Up 340.1% year over year
- Original晶圓代工第3季產值1兆6165億元
- Up 17.1% quarter over quarter
- Up 49.6% year over year
- Original包含記憶體和晶圓代工的IC製造業第3季產值1兆8656億元
- Up 20.3% quarter over quarter
- Up 64.1% year over year
- Third-quarter IC design output was NT$536.8 billion
- Up 17.6% quarter over quarter
- Up 53.8% year over year
- Third-quarter IC packaging output was NT$178.5 billion
- Up 17% quarter over quarter
- Up 42.6% year over year
- IC testing output value in the 3rd quarter: NT$81.1 billion
- Up 14.1% quarter over quarter
- Up 39.1% year over year
- Up 66.7% year over year
- Memory output value: NT$795.9 billion
- Up 265.8% year over year
- Foundry output value in 2026: NT$6.0249 trillion
- Up 44.5% year over year
- Industry leader 台積電 (2330)
- IC manufacturing output value, including memory and foundry, is expected to reach NT$6.8208 trillion
- Up 55.5% year over year
- IC design's total output value in 2026 is expected to reach NT$1.9479 trillion
- Up 36.7% year over year
- IC packaging output value: NT$681.1 billion
- Up 41.2% year over year
- IC testing output value: NT$311.7 billion
- Up 36.4% year over year
Companies mentioned：工研院產科國際所、台灣半導體產業協會、TSIA、台積電
Miaoli native Huang Cheng-min wins judo bronze in 43 seconds at his first Asian Para Games
Huang Cheng-min, a 20-year-old judo athlete from Miaoli County, defeated his Uzbek opponent by ippon in just 43 seconds to win bronze in the men's J2 over-95-kilogram event at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Para Games. It was Taiwan's only medal at this edition of the Asian Games and Asian Para Games. Council Speaker 李文斌 presented him with NT$20,000 in prize money and encouraged him to prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Facts
- 20 years old
- 2026
- 43 seconds
- J2 class
- 95 kilograms
- NT$20,000
- 2028
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央訊息、苗栗縣體育會、苗栗縣議會、苗栗縣政府教育處
林銘仁 accused of claiming excess aide fees; court finds no corruption or document forgery, sentences him to 1 year
New Taipei City councilor 林銘仁 of the Democratic Progressive Party claimed an excess NT$6.81 million by overstating the roster of publicly funded aides. The court found that the money was used to hire private aides and was not diverted for his personal use, and therefore did not constitute corruption. He was sentenced to 1 year in prison for document forgery and other offenses, with the option to pay a fine in lieu of imprisonment. The accountant surnamed 楊, 林's elder sister and his brother-in-law surnamed 江 were also sentenced in the same case and ordered to pay money to the public treasury.
Facts
- Claimed more than NT$6.81 million in publicly funded aide subsidies
- Sentenced to a term of 1 year in prison
- Original以新台幣1000元折算1日
- Sentenced to a term of 8 months in prison
- 3 years' probation
- Ordered to pay NT$150,000 to the public treasury
- Sentenced to a term of 4 months in prison
- 2 years' probation
- Ordered to pay NT$60,000 to the public treasury
- Sentenced to a term of 6 months in prison
- Ordered to pay NT$120,000 to the public treasury
- About NT$1.11 million each
- NT$3.64 million
- More than NT$2.05 million
- Reached NT$1.57 million each
- NT$3.8 million
- NT$2.86 million
Life insurers invest in public infrastructure; AI computing centers emerge as a new focus
Original金管會鬆綁法規，將保險業投資公共建設額度上限調高至15%，預期增加1.98兆元資金。壽險業者評估AI算力中心、健康福祉等領域，但強調設備持有與風險掌控為關鍵。台壽、國泰人壽及富邦人壽分享投資案例與建議，盼政府擴大案源並放寬投標資格。
Facts
- Raised from 10% to 15% of available funds
- The insurance industry had NT$39.6 trillion in available funds in the 2nd quarter of this year
- Expected to make an additional NT$1.98 trillion available
- Life insurers' assets reached NT$33.5 trillion in 2025
- The currency mismatch in life insurers' assets and liabilities reached NT$14.9 trillion in 2025
- Taiwan Life's sustainable investment and financing totaled NT$113.4 billion as of the end of 2025
- The investment took about 5 years in total, reaching NT$13.6 billion
- Actual IRR (internal rate of return) reached 4.2%
Companies mentioned：金管會、台灣人壽、國泰人壽、富邦人壽、中央社
Shipowner receives official letter over 洋流 water-route campaign; 蔣萬安 says 新北市府 has explained
蔣萬安 said 新北市府 had publicly explained why the shipowner involved in the 「洋流大車掃」 campaign received an official letter, and that matters in 台北市 were handled in accordance with regulations. On the issue of motorcycles being barred from 中正橋, he said a 台北市廠商 had drawn the markings incorrectly and that relevant agencies had been asked to clarify the matter and make improvements.
Facts
- Held in the Shilin-Beitou district on the 15th
- Original（編輯：張國政）1151113
Companies mentioned：中央社、新北農業局、新北市府、台北市、民進黨、民眾黨、國民黨、新北市交通局、台北市廠商
China uses multiple platforms to shape messaging in the Czech Republic; expert says this weakens public criticism of China
Czech expert 卡拉斯蔻娃 said China uses multiple platforms—including paid press releases, influencer partnerships and cultural programs—to influence the Czech information space, selectively presenting facts to create a positive image and weaken public criticism of China.
Facts
- 1,020 China-related press releases
- 905 related to Chinese institutions or companies
- 786 were general commercial public relations content
- 95 mainly portrayed Chinese cities, culture and economy in a positive light
- 24 had more evident political or ideological overtones
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央訊息、國際事務協會、AMO、Refresher、捷克新聞通訊社、ČTK、Protext、CRI、中國國際廣播電台、HEY、COLOR、Praha TV
Taipei mayoral election policy presentations begin on the 14th; 沈伯洋 to discuss policies in detail, 蔣萬安 takes a composed approach
The official policy presentations for the 2026 nine-in-one elections in Taipei will be held on the 14th and 21st. Candidates 沈伯洋 and 蔣萬安 separately expressed their attitudes toward the presentations, while the Taipei City Election Commission released the detailed schedule and livestream information.
Facts
- The first official Taipei mayoral election policy presentation will be held tomorrow
- Each candidate will have 30 minutes to speak
- There will be 2 official mayoral election policy presentations
- 1151113
Companies mentioned：中央社、YouTube
School administration systems at several Taichung schools hacked; initial checks find no grades were altered
School administration systems at several Taichung schools may have been breached through an outside contractor. Initial checks found no evidence that students' grades or school records had been altered. The contractor has reported the incident to police and asked a cybersecurity company to investigate.
Facts
- Several schools
- May have been occurring for a week
Companies mentioned：中央社、一手新聞
Maternity and paternity leave extended; 洪申翰 says measures take effect on New Year's Day in 116年
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Gender Equality in Employment Act and Employment Insurance Act in third reading, extending maternity leave to 14 weeks and prenatal checkup and paternity leave to 14 days, and allowing parental leave without pay until a child is under 9 years old. Labor Minister 洪申翰 said the policy is expected to take effect on New Year's Day next year.
Facts
- Maternity leave extended from the current 8 weeks to 14 weeks
- Prenatal checkup and paternity leave extended from 7 days to 14 days
- Parental leave without pay applications allowed until a child is under 9 years old
- If both parents receive the full 6 months of allowance
- Each parent can receive 3 additional months
- Those who miscarry after more than 3 months of pregnancy will continue to receive 4 weeks of maternity leave
- Leave for those who miscarry after more than 2 months but before 3 months of pregnancy increased to 2 weeks
- Leave for those who miscarry before 2 months of pregnancy increased to 10 days
- The current 30 days of parental leave without pay taken by the day
- Will be expanded to 60 days of childcare leave
- Each parent may claim up to 9 months
- Both parents may claim a combined maximum of 18 months of parental leave benefits
- Will be raised to at least NT$50,000
Jensen Huang faces infidelity and espionage allegations; foreign media say his impeccable image in Taiwan is shattered
Foreign media reports say NVIDIA (輝達) CEO Jensen Huang is embroiled in allegations of infidelity and espionage, shattering his impeccable image in Taiwan and prompting concern among Taiwanese people about his personal ethics and the effects on the stock market and economy.
Facts
- 梁伊凡, 28, works in the import-export industry
- 傅李奧, 42, is an import distributor
- 謝珍, 70, owns a dessert shop
- 陳玉婷, 38, is a financial industry employee
Companies mentioned：輝達、NVIDIA、中央社
Huang Shijie joins Ko Wen-je in Zhongli motorcade sweep, hoping residents will hear their policy proposals
民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Ko Wen-je and Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shijie campaigned together in a motorcade sweep in Zhongli, urging residents to pay attention to their policies for the Taipei-New Taipei-Keelung-Taoyuan living圈 and their individual platforms.
Facts
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- They gathered at 6 p.m. at Huang Shijie's southern campaign office on Section 2, Zhonghua Road, in Zhongli District before setting off.
- They are expected to reach the final stop, Zhongli Library, at 8 p.m.
- Chang San-cheng will also campaign in a motorcade sweep at 8 p.m. today.
Companies mentioned：中央社、民進黨
Original期交所：今年底擬推主動式ETF期貨
台灣期貨交易所 announced that it plans to launch active ETF futures by the end of this year in response to increased market volatility and traders' demand for hedging tools. The new product combines active ETFs' stock-picking features with futures' long-and-short mechanism, and uses a margin trading system. Each contract represents 10,000 beneficial ownership units, with the aim of improving capital efficiency and enriching Taiwan's ETF market ecosystem.
Facts
- 10,000 units
- 10 contracts
Companies mentioned：台灣期貨交易所、期交所、中央社
Original黃仁勳捲間諜疑雲 民主黨議員追查川普放行輝達H200銷中
Original民主黨議員魏登與尼爾針對川普政府批准輝達向中國出售H200晶片一事啟動調查，質疑其援引貿易擴張法第232條的合法性，並指出此舉可能削弱美國國家安全。
Facts
- take 15% of its revenue
- take 25% of its revenue
- the 1962 Trade Expansion Act
- Section 232 authority
Companies mentioned：輝達、NVIDIA、Megaspeed
Man high on drugs crashes into 3 cars, killing 2 and injuring 1; sentenced to 9 years and 2 months in first trial
A man surnamed Wu, driving under the influence of drugs last April, crashed into 3 cars, leaving 2 dead and 1 injured. The Tainan District Court sentenced him to 9 years and 2 months in prison in the first trial.
Facts
- 2 dead, 1 injured
G-Tech plans to invest US$35 million in private placement, expanding into unmanned vehicle market
正達光電 announced an investment of US$35 million to subscribe to a private placement by IX Acquisition Corp., aiming to form a strategic alliance with AKOM Inc. and its subsidiary AERKOM Inc. and accelerate its expansion into the unmanned vehicle market.
Facts
- US$35 million
- about NT$1.15 billion
Companies mentioned：正達光電、鴻海集團、IX Acquisition Corp.、AKOM Inc.、AERKOM Inc.
Ko Wen-je campaigns in Taichung, talks ocean currents: 'Masts and oars reduced to ashes'
Ko Wen-je, founding chairman of the 台灣民眾黨, traveled south to Taichung to campaign for party council candidate Liu Qin-yu. Asked by the media about the 'ocean current' issue, Ko said he was not worried and quoted a line from Su Shi's poetry, 'Masts and oars reduced to ashes,' without specifying whom he meant.
Facts
- Original台中13日電
- 1151113
Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣民眾黨
Sadaharu Oh suggests Shohei Ohtani switch to a 'hitter-only' role, focus on batting and push his limits
Original日本職棒傳奇球星王貞治建議洛杉磯道奇隊球星大谷翔平因年齡增長可能導致投球能力下滑，不妨改走「一刀流」專心打擊以挑戰極限；而曾執教大谷的栗山英樹則對其未來表現充滿信心。
Facts
- Sadaharu Oh, now 86
- Tokyo, 13th, CNA
Companies mentioned：洛杉磯道奇隊、福岡軟銀鷹、日本火腿鬥士隊
全面 ban on feeding pigs kitchen waste to raise costs; Pingtung operators hope government will help expand exports
A comprehensive ban on raising pigs with kitchen waste takes effect next year. Black-pig farmers in Pingtung are concerned about higher feed costs and the impact on the industry, and hope the government will help expand export markets and provide guidance on obtaining production and marketing traceability certification.
Facts
- Raising them takes 15 months
- 9 months longer than for regular white pigs
- Just over 1 month remains before the policy takes effect
Companies mentioned：中央社、屏東縣黑豬飼養畜牧協會、屏東縣政府
Chinese man suspected of espionage leaves Czechia; prosecutors say police failure to notify them hampered prosecution
Yang Yiming, a Chinese national suspected of spying for Chinese intelligence, left Czechia and returned to China after being acquitted at first instance. Czech prosecutors criticized police for issuing an order allowing him to leave without notifying the investigative authorities in advance, saying this hampered subsequent prosecution. The case could affect a Czech businessman detained by China and matters involving the 捷克斯洛伐克集團 (CSG).
Facts
- Since 2018
Companies mentioned：捷克斯洛伐克集團、Eldis
Original能率創新前3季每股賺0.63元 推進智慧零組件公司併購
能率創新 returned to profitability in the first 3 quarters, with earnings per share of NT$0.63, benefiting from a surge in orders at subsidiary 深圳禮興機器人 and improved operations at affiliate 佳能. The company will continue pursuing acquisitions in smart components.
Facts
- EPS of NT$0.63 in the first 3 quarters
- Consolidated after-tax net profit of NT$187 million in the first 3 quarters
- A loss of NT$0.38 per share in the same period last year
- Affiliate 佳能's EPS was NT$2.55 in the first 3 quarters
- Revenue of NT$10.483 billion in the first 10 months
- Up 35.7% year over year
Companies mentioned：能率創新、能率網通、深圳禮興、Canon、佳能
Changhua officer struck from behind by drug-impaired driver while riding to work; unconscious, taken to hospital for surgery
An officer surnamed Lin from the 員林分局 of the 彰化縣警察局 was struck from behind by a man surnamed Huang who was driving under the influence of drugs while the officer was riding to work. The officer suffered a head injury and underwent surgery at 彰化基督教醫院. The driver tested positive for etomidate and was fined, had his license revoked and was referred for investigation.
Facts
- 7:33 a.m. today
- Fined NT$240,000
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、彰化縣警察局、員林分局、彰化基督教醫院、台灣彰化地方檢察署
Tax bureau clarifies how to report acquisition cost when reselling gifted real estate received after 2016
The Taipei National Taxation Bureau reminded the public that when reselling real estate received as a gift after 2016, the acquisition cost should be calculated using the assessed value of the house and the announced current land value at the time of the gift, adjusted by the consumer price index—not the donor's original purchase price. Otherwise, additional integrated housing and land tax may be levied.
Facts
- NT$12 million
- NT$20 million
- More than NT$210,000
- January 1, 2016
- NT$7.46 million
- More than NT$1.49 million
- More than NT$10.94 million
- More than NT$8.55 million
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、財政部台北國稅局、中央社
Is AI so smart it will take teachers' jobs? Experts say it can help teachers return to education's core purpose
Experts say AI will not replace teachers but will handle tedious tasks as an assistant, allowing teachers to return to education's core purpose. Apple held an international education leaders forum in Taipei, inviting Lin Yao-chuan, Yang Jian-rong and Mick Latter to share their experiences integrating AI into teaching. They emphasized private, on-device operation to protect data privacy and demonstrated how Mac and iPad support the use of Apple Intelligence in lesson planning and grading.
Facts
- Work that originally took 6 hours
- Can be cut to 1 hour or even half an hour
- Efficiency improves by at least 6 times
- After AI first helps students resolve 70% to 80% of basic questions
- It is impossible to ask teachers to spend 3 months learning to code
- To protect the data security of its 6 campuses
- Let students aged 13 to 16 learn by doing
Companies mentioned：Estha、Apple、Bina Bangsa教育集團、國眾電腦、極電資訊、晶盛科技
Taitung students mistakenly given vaccines; 疾管署 says at least three major failures, including failure to follow the three-reading, five-check protocol
Original台東縣大武衛生所因作業疏失，導致16名學生誤接種莫德納COVID-19疫苗。疾管署指出至少存在三大疏失：未落實雙人核對、三讀五對及接種前確認，後續將由衛生局調查並決定行政懲處。
Facts
- 16 students
- Three major failures
- Age 12 and older
Companies mentioned：疾管署、衛生福利部疾病管制署、台東縣衛生局、大武衛生所、莫德納
Mother-and-son candidates in Hualien's Xincheng Township accused of vote-buying; they reject rival's smear allegations
Hualien County council candidate Zheng Baoxiu and township chief candidate Chen Bo-chang were accused by their rivals of vote-buying over Mid-Autumn Festival raffle gift certificates. The two appointed lawyer Jian Canxian to file a counter-complaint with prosecutors accusing their rivals of smearing them, and stressed that the event was a tradition funded by subsidies.
Facts
- NT$500
- 9 villages in the township
- Mother and son
Companies mentioned：中央社
New Taipei honors good Samaritans, whose acts of kindness bring warmth to the city
New Taipei City honored 24 good Samaritans for contributions including donating accessible buses, caring for disadvantaged people, water rescue and disaster-prevention education. Mayor Hou Yu-ih thanked the honorees for their selfless service.
Facts
- 24 good Samaritans
- 115 Year Good Samaritan Awards Ceremony
- Donates 2 accessible buses every year
- Donated 16 vehicles to New Taipei City over 8 years
- Donated 16 vehicles to New Taipei City
- A cumulative total of 20 vehicles
- New Taipei City's 29 districts
- Spent 27 years volunteering for water safety
- The Dabaoxi River is 23 kilometers long
- Achieved a record of zero drownings for 8 consecutive years
- Conducted more than 1,000 school outreach sessions cumulatively
Companies mentioned：中央社、大順醫院、新北市消防局婦女防火宣導隊
Taiwan Railways adds 12 train services to transport voters
To transport voters returning home for the local elections and referendums, Taiwan Railways announced that it will add 12 train services from Nov. 27 to 29, with bookings opening at 0:00 on Nov. 16.
Facts
- Add 12 train services
- Nov. 27 to 29
- 0:00 on the 16th
- Add 16 train services
- 6 Tze-Chiang Limited Express services on the eastern line
- 4 Tze-Chiang Limited Express services on the western line
- 2 local express services
- Starting Nov. 14
Companies mentioned：台鐵公司、中央社
Foreign investors return, ending 11 straight days of selling; stocks and currency celebrate as the Taiwan dollar edges up to close at 32.838
Original輝達執行長黃仁勳辭職消息被市場解讀為利空出盡，外資終止連續11日賣超，轉為買超288.36億元；台股收在43675.12點，漲583.25點；新台幣兌美元收盤32.838元，升5.1分。
Facts
- 11 straight days of selling
- Closed at 32.838
- Rose 5.1 cents
- US$3.117 billion
- Rose nearly 1,400 points
- Closed at 43675.12 points
- Rose 583.25 points
- Bought back NT$28.836 billion in Taiwan stocks
- Opened at 32.87
- Rose to a high of 32.827
- The 103 level
- A cumulative depreciation of 7 cents
- Or 0.21%
- Above 32.900
- Between 32.750 and 32.950
Companies mentioned：輝達、NVIDIA
Original華紙售觀音廠予元太科技 處分利益估13.3億元
中華紙漿 announced the sale of its Guanyin plant in Taoyuan to related party 元太科技 for NT$2.78 billion. The transaction is expected to generate a disposal gain of about NT$1.33 billion, to be recognized in the fourth quarter of this year.
Facts
- Total transaction amount of NT$2.78 billion
- Expected disposal gain of about NT$1.33 billion
- About 3% of 華紙's total revenue
Companies mentioned：中華紙漿、華紙、元太科技
China's three major A-share indexes all close lower
China's three major A-share indexes opened higher today but moved lower, all closing in the red. The Shanghai Composite, Shenzhen Component and ChiNext indexes fell 0.59%, 2.05% and 3.32%, respectively. Turnover on the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets totaled 1.66 trillion yuan, with more than 4,700 stocks falling across the market. 華安基金, 中金公司 and 廣發基金 commented on recent market trends, saying the market is in a period of volatility or recovery in the short term.
Facts
- Shanghai Composite closes down 0.59%
- Shanghai Composite... closes at 3634.35 points
- Shenzhen Component closes down 2.05%
- Shenzhen Component... closes at 10968.79 points
- ChiNext closes down 3.32%
- ChiNext... closes at 2426.08 points
- Turnover in Shanghai and Shenzhen totaled 1.66 trillion yuan
- About NT$7.9 trillion
- Trading volume fell by 276.4 billion yuan from the previous trading day
- More than 4,700 stocks fell across the market
Companies mentioned：華安基金、中金公司、廣發基金
Two exhibitions open; Umehara Makoto's local design show comes to Neiwei, while Jinma Guest House presents an object exhibition
Two arts exhibitions open in Kaohsiung tomorrow. 內惟藝術中心 presents “Light in the Land: Taiwan-Japan Local Design Exhibition,” showcasing a full range of representative works by Japanese designer Umehara Makoto from more than 40 years of work. 金馬賓館當代美術館 presents the special exhibition “Between Worlds,” in which artists Liu Wen-hsuan and Chuang Yun explore the relationship between people and the world.
Facts
- 2 arts exhibitions
- Representative works from more than 40 years
- 18 representative works by Umehara Makoto
- 21 local design case studies
- 600 works from Taiwan
- 400 works from Japan
- A total of 1,000 T-shirt creations
Companies mentioned：中央社、內惟藝術中心、金馬賓館當代美術館
浩鼎 partners with 諾華 on global ADC platform licensing deal; receives US$30 million upfront
浩鼎 announced that it signed a global licensing agreement with 諾華. 諾華 receives an exclusive license to 浩鼎's ADC platform technology, while 浩鼎 receives a US$30 million upfront payment, as well as rights to subsequent milestone payments and royalties.
Facts
- US$30 million
- About NT$986 million
Companies mentioned：浩鼎、諾華、Novartis Pharma AG
40th 吳舜文新聞獎: 張新偉 of 中央社 nominated for news photography award
The 40th 吳舜文新聞獎 announced its list of nominees. 中央社 reporter 張新偉 was nominated in the “News Photography—Single Image” category for a photo of 林智勝 hitting his 305th career home run in his retirement game.
Facts
- 40th
- 305 career home runs
- 477 entries
- 52 works nominated
- 5 nominees
- Dec. 10
Companies mentioned：中央社、吳舜文新聞獎
Anniversary sales fuel overseas travel boom; 5 major banks' October credit card spending totals NT$375.8 billion
Buoyed by year-end department store anniversary sales and strong overseas travel demand, credit card spending at 5 major issuing banks totaled more than NT$375.8 billion in October, up 14.48% year over year. 玉山銀 led with monthly card spending of NT$98 billion.
Facts
- NT$375.8 billion
- Up 14.48% year over year
- NT$98 billion
- NT$86.6 billion
- NT$85.5 billion
- NT$53.7 billion
- NT$51.9 billion
- 171,000 lots
- 69,000 lots
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、中信銀、國泰世華銀、北富銀、玉山銀、台新銀
Lienchiang County's October food inspections find 1 case of excessive pesticide residues in passion fruit from Nantou
連江縣衛生局 announced the results of its October food inspections, reporting 1 case of passion fruit from Nantou County with excessive pesticide residues. The case has been referred to the relevant authorities for investigation.
Facts
- 1 passion fruit sample found to exceed limits for 2 pesticide residues
- Results of October routine sampling and targeted inspections of food sold on the market
- 9 inspections and tests of market vegetables and agricultural products
- 2 tests for drug residues in poultry, livestock and aquatic products sold on the market
- 1 heavy metal test of bottled drinking water
- 1 targeted inspection of baked goods retailers
- Inspected 8 pork samples
- 2 beef ingredient samples
- 1 egg sample
- Carbaryl residue: 0.3 ppm
- Legal limit: 0.1 ppm
- Pyraclostrobin residue: 0.9 ppm
- Legal limit: 0.5 ppm
Companies mentioned：中央社、連江縣衛生局、基隆市衛生局
Maternity leave extension and expanded parental leave pass third reading; lawmakers across party lines urge support for families having children
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Gender Equality in Employment Act and the Employment Insurance Act in third reading, extending maternity leave to 14 weeks and allowing unpaid parental leave until a child turns 9. Legislators from both ruling and opposition parties hope the measures will support families having children.
Facts
- Maternity leave extended to 14 weeks
- Until a child turns 9
- Receive the allowance for the full 6 months
- Each parent can receive 3 additional months
- The current 8 weeks
- Have children aged 9 to 12
Tractor-trailer rear-ends tanker truck on northbound Taiwan Highway 61 in Dacheng, Changhua; clearance expected by 10 p.m.
A tractor-trailer rear-ended a tanker truck with a blown tire on the northbound section of Taiwan Highway 61 in Dacheng, Changhua, injuring 1 person and causing an oil spill. The entire highway is closed, with clearance expected by 10 p.m.
Facts
- Leaving 1 person injured
- 2:40 p.m.
- At kilometer 204 northbound
- Both alcohol test readings were 0
- Around 4 p.m.
- Cleared by 10 p.m.
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社
Executive Yuan's news and communications budget fully cut by Legislature for 2 consecutive years, restored in FY116
The Executive Yuan proposed NT$33.97 million for news and communications in FY116, the first time the funding has been restored after being completely cut by the Legislative Yuan for 2 consecutive years. Total annual spending is about NT$164 million higher than in FY115.
Facts
- FY116 expenditure budget set at NT$1.73471 billion
- NT$164.13 million more than in FY115
- FY116 revenue budget set at NT$230.05337 billion
- NT$33.97 million for news and communications operations
- NT$22.31 million for policy and legal affairs
- NT$13.15 million for human rights and transitional justice
- 37 new positions
- NT$37.2 million in personnel costs
- NT$34.21 million for information management
- NT$24.36 million for the operation of the Personal Data Protection Preparatory Office
- NT$58.95 million transferred from the Ministry of Economic Affairs for trade negotiations
- The actual increase was only NT$28.6 million
Sanyang earns NT$4.37 per share in first 3 quarters, continues to focus on core motorcycle and automobile businesses
Original三陽工業公布前3季財報，累計合併營收457.68億元，每股純益4.37元；持續聚焦機車與汽車核心事業，SYM品牌市占率提升，現代汽車掛牌數位居國內第8名。
Facts
- Earnings per share of NT$4.37
- Consolidated revenue of NT$45.768 billion
- Gross margin of 20.71%
- Consolidated operating profit of NT$3.783 billion
- Net income attributable to owners of the parent of NT$3.343 billion
- Third-quarter profit attributable to owners of the parent of NT$925 million
- Quarterly earnings per share of NT$1.21
- 94,138 vehicles registered in the third quarter
- Up 6.2% from the same period last year
- Quarterly market share of 46.8%
- SYM motorcycle registrations totaled 251,110 in the first 9 months of this year
- Up 7% year over year
- Market share of 44.5%
- Cumulative registrations of 11,859 in the first 9 months
Companies mentioned：三陽工業、SYM、南陽實業、現代汽車、HYUNDAI
台積電 receives record NT$167.5 billion in government subsidies from the US, Germany, Japan and China in first 3 quarters
台積電 received a total of NT$167.586 billion in government subsidies from the United States, Germany, Japan and China in the first 3 quarters, a record high. The funding mainly came from subsidies for the establishment and operation of subsidiaries TSMC Arizona, ESMC, JASM and 台積電南京.
Facts
- Received a cumulative NT$167.586 billion in government subsidies in the first 3 quarters
- Received subsidies totaling as much as NT$166.996 billion in the third quarter...
- 台積電 received only NT$590 million in government subsidies in the first half of this year
- TSMC Arizona posted profit of NT$53.986 billion in the first 3 quarters
- JASM posted profit of NT$2.396 billion
- Loss of about NT$1.079 billion in the first 3 quarters
Companies mentioned：台積電、TSMC Arizona、ESMC、JASM、台積電南京、中央社
Pingtung County Government and Japanese trading house 伊藤忠商事 sign MOU to expand agricultural exports
屏東縣政府 and Japanese trading house 伊藤忠商事 signed an MOU to combine high-quality agricultural products with international distribution channels and expand exports. The county government is developing a standardized agricultural packaging and processing plant, which is expected to begin operations in 2027.
Facts
- Covering nearly 20,000 square meters
- Maximum daily processing capacity of 100 metric tons of pineapples
- 30 metric tons of mangoes
- Trial operations expected to begin in mid-to-late December
- Aiming to begin full operations in March 2027
- About 2,000 metric tons last year
- Expected to grow to about 3,000 metric tons this year
Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府、日本伊藤忠商事株式會社、伊藤忠商事、中央社、伊藤忠集團
Kaohsiung's 38 administrative districts all have public childcare centers; city aims for 1 center per elementary school district
The Kaohsiung City Government announced it had met its goal of having public childcare centers in all 38 administrative districts, bringing the total to 88. It will now work toward having 1 center in each elementary school district.
Facts
- Kaohsiung's 38 administrative districts
- 10 new public childcare centers
- The 65 newly established public childcare centers
- 33 are located in repurposed school spaces
- Kaohsiung now has 88 public childcare centers
US considers expanding AI chip export controls; Thai prime minister says investment will not be affected
The United States is considering expanding its AI chip export controls to include 7 countries, including Thailand. Thai Prime Minister Anutin said the move would not affect Thailand's investment climate, and investment in the semiconductor and PCB industries would continue, totaling several hundred billion baht.
Facts
- Add Thailand and 7 other countries to the controls
- Totaling several hundred billion baht
Companies mentioned：中央社、The Information、泰國標準報、輝達、NVIDIA
Huang Jen-hsun's resignation sparks turmoil at 輝達; US media say 台積電, 超微 and 博通 could benefit
US media reported that 輝達 CEO Huang Jen-hsun's resignation had triggered turmoil, with semiconductor companies including 台積電, 超微 and 博通 potentially benefiting. Investors have shifted funds to other chip-design and analog-chip companies, whose share prices have seen significant moves.
Facts
- 輝達 shares have plunged 11% this week
- 德州儀器 shares are up about 13% this week
- 亞德諾半導體... shares rose 12%
Companies mentioned：輝達、NVIDIA、台積電、超微、AMD、博通、Broadcom、宏利投資管理公司、Manulife Investment Management、瑞穗美洲、Mizuho Americas、CNBC、德州儀器、Texas Instruments、亞德諾半導體、Analog Devices、英飛凌、Infineon、SemiAnalysis、谷歌、Google、亞馬遜、Amazon
BBC: US lawmakers ask Huang Jen-hsun to testify before Senate on 12/3
Original美國參議員史考特致函輝達（NVIDIA）執行長黃仁勳，要求其於12月3日赴參議院銀行委員會作證，說明與疑似中國女間諜關係及晶片輸中審查事宜；商務部長盧特尼克亦被傳喚。
Facts
- December 3
- December
- Dec. 1
Companies mentioned：英國廣播公司、BBC、輝達、NVIDIA
11/14: Heavier rain expected in western Taiwan; northeast monsoon brings low temperatures of 15 degrees next week
Weather Administration forecaster 張承傳 said that after a front passes on the 14th, central and southern Taiwan will see isolated brief showers or thunderstorms, with heavier rain possible in the west. Two waves of the northeast monsoon will arrive next week: wave 1 will strengthen on the 15th, and wave 2 will arrive on the 18th, bringing lows of 15 degrees.
Facts
- Low temperatures could reach 15 degrees
- Wave 1 strengthens on the 15th
- Another wave arrives on the 18th
- Highs will dip slightly to around 27 to 29 degrees Celsius
- Lows in central and northern Taiwan, the northeast and the east could fall to 15 to 17 degrees Celsius
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署、交通部中央氣象署
Parental leave expanded until children are under 9; civic groups urge stronger paid caregiving rights for spouses
Original立法院三讀通過性別平等工作法修正案，將育兒留職停薪及申請期限放寬至子女未滿9歲，產假延長至14週。托育及就業政策催生聯盟肯定改革，但呼籲應強化配偶帶薪照顧權利，以促進照顧分工平等。
Facts
- Children under 9 years old
- Extended to 14 weeks
- Extended to 14 days
- Maintained at 7 days
- Children reach 3 years old
- Up to 60 days of single-day childcare leave
- Increased by at least 6 weeks
Companies mentioned：中央社、托育及就業政策催生聯盟、托盟
Taitung Red Oolong turns 18; 14 Taitung businesses showcase products in Nangang
Original台東紅烏龍上市18年，台東縣政府率14家業者於台北南港展覽館參展2026台灣國際茶業博覽會，推廣「TEAKI」品牌與多元茶飲創意。
Facts
- Red Oolong turns 18
- 14 tea businesses
- Since 2008
- 2026 Taiwan International Tea Expo
- Since 2022
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社、茶及飲料作物改良場東部分場、茶改場東部分場、台東縣政府、台東縣政府財經處
Iran says another 1 ship carrying liquefied natural gas hit a mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz
Original伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊表示，一艘載運液化天然氣的船隻在荷莫茲海峽觸雷爆炸；該組織另聲稱攻擊巴林的預警雷達系統，但未獲證實。
Facts
- 1 ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG)
- Tehran, on the 13th
- Late February this year
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊、IRGC、美軍、美國、巴林
November 13, 2026 ASEAN News Brief
The November 13, 2026 ASEAN News Brief covers regional economic developments, including Vietnam's record-high foreign investment, Laos' migration program, Singapore's lower layoff rate, an FTA between the Philippines and Chile, Myanmar opening oil and gas blocks, growth in Malaysia's retail sector, Thailand's GDP growth forecast, Cambodia's push to process agricultural products, and Indonesia's budget deficit.
Facts
- Registered foreign investment reached US$54.85 billion
- Up 74% year on year
- Actual disbursements totaled only US$24.08 billion
- The disbursement rate fell to 44% from about 68% in the same period last year
- Newly registered investment totaled US$14.61 billion
- Accounting for 47.5% of the total
- The share of companies planning layoffs fell to 13% from 22% last year
- 46% of surveyed companies said skills mismatches were their main staffing challenge
- Up from 34% last year
- 61% of companies expect to maintain their workforce
- 26% plan to expand their workforce
- 41% said it was difficult to recruit local talent
- About 68% of companies expect AI to boost employee productivity
- 80% have provided skills training for current employees
- Only 35% of companies are confident they can hire the talent they need under the work-pass review system
- Invited domestic business leaders to invest in 71 oil and gas blocks
- Including 39 onshore blocks
- And 32 offshore blocks
- Wholesale and retail sales reached RM183.1 billion in September
- Up 15.9% year over year
- Wholesale sales rose 25.3% year over year
- To RM89 billion
- Automotive sales rose 13.4% year over year
- To RM20.5 billion
- Retail sales rose 6.9% year over year
- To RM73.7 billion
- Thailand's third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to grow 2.2% year over year, up from 1.9% in the second quarter
- Up from 1.9% in the second quarter
- The budget deficit amounted to 1.47% of GDP
- The budget deficit was 379.3 trillion Indonesian rupiah
- About US$20.81 billion
- Fiscal revenue reached 2,618 trillion Indonesian rupiah
- Up 24% from the same period last year
- Total expenditure reached 2,997.2 trillion Indonesian rupiah
- Up nearly 16%
Companies mentioned：中央社、Viet Nam News、寮國國家通訊社、新加坡美國商會、AmCham、蓋洛普、Gallup、商業時報、The Business Times、馬尼拉時報、緬甸新光報、星報、The Star、彭博、柬中時報、路透社
President Lai campaigns at Nantou temples; nonpartisan council speaker Ho Sheng-feng joins to play host
President Lai Ching-te campaigned in Nantou, making stops at several temples with Democratic Progressive Party county magistrate candidate Wen Shizheng. At the first stop, Zhushan Lingde Temple, nonpartisan council speaker Ho Sheng-feng was there to extend a host's welcome.
Facts
- More than NT$30 billion in subsidies for Nantou
- 5,000 yuan per person per month
輝達 CFO Kress takes over as CEO on an interim basis in a crisis; previously questioned Jensen Huang's investment strategy
輝達 co-founder Jensen Huang resigned as CEO amid an extramarital affair scandal, and CFO Kress is serving in the role on an interim basis. Kress previously challenged Huang's high-risk investment strategy, prompting questions about whether she can sustain 輝達's innovative spirit. China also denied the espionage allegations.
Facts
- 59-year-old CFO Kress
- Joined 輝達 in 2013
- US$250 billion plan
- Cut to US$120 billion
- At one point plunged 14%
- Fell to a near 16-month low
- Narrowed to 4.3% by the close
- Kress said in a 2023 interview with an Israeli media outlet
- Made her a billionaire in 2025
- With a net worth of US$1.2 billion
- With a net worth of US$1.2 billion in mid-2026
- Ranked 32nd among self-made women billionaires in the United States
Companies mentioned：輝達、Nvidia、路透社、OpenAI、Lambda、微軟、Microsoft、思科、Cisco、德州儀器、Texas Instruments、超微、AMD、安謀、Arm、詹姆士敦基金會、Jamestown Foundation、富比世、Forbes、財星、Fortune
Hong Kong stocks extend recent weakness; Hang Seng Index closes down 1.55%
Hong Kong stocks remained weak, with the Hang Seng Index closing down 1.55% and falling below its six-month moving average. AI and auto stocks underperformed, while Chinese chip stocks edged lower.
Facts
- Down 370 points
- HK$195.8 billion
- Fell 10%
- Closed at HK$408
- Fell 8.19%
- Closed at HK$152
- Edged down 0.45%
- Closed at HK$48.52
- Fell 6.1%
- Closed at HK$72.3
Companies mentioned：智譜、MiniMax、輝達、中芯國際、華虹宏力
China's Defense Ministry: China and US maintain defense communications to manage differences
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Chen Xi said the defense departments of China and the United States maintain communication and coordination to properly manage their differences. Beijing neither confirmed nor responded to reports that US Secretary of War Hegseth and Pacific Command chief Paparo might visit China.
Facts
- The 4th Crisis Communications and Prevention Working Group meeting
- November 2 to 3
- Since 2015
Companies mentioned：中央社、央視新聞、南華早報
GCTF makes first appearance at Israel's Cyber Week, focusing on AI supply chain security
The Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) participated for the first time in Israel's Cyber Week, holding a seminar focused on AI, digital trust and supply chain security. Taiwan Representative to Israel Lee Ya-ping said Taiwan is a key hub for security in the high-tech industry and expressed hope for deeper cooperation with the United States, Israel and other countries. US Ambassador to Israel Huckabee praised Taiwan and Israel's contributions to innovation in AI. The event also featured speakers from the Ministry of Digital Affairs and academia, showcasing the GCTF's efforts to expand its international cooperation network.
Facts
- Taiwan and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding in 2015
- The GCTF's formal partners include Taiwan, the United States, Japan, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央訊息、外交部、駐以色列代表處、美國駐以色列大使館、以色列特拉維夫大學跨域網路研究中心、數位發展部數位產業署、中華經濟研究院、國立台灣科技大學、一手新聞
Original日本防衛省智庫：中國強化遠海戰力 高度重視南海控制
Original日本防衛省智庫「防衛研究所」發布報告指出，中國海軍正強化遠海作戰能力並高度重視南海控制，旨在未來對台動武時阻止美軍介入；報告建議日本加強與東協及美國盟友合作以應對中國戰略擴張。
Facts
- China Security Report 2027
- Published annually since 2011
- Announced on the 13th
- 1151113
Companies mentioned：中央社、日本防衛省、防衛研究所、共同社、中國海軍、共軍、美軍、東協、ASEAN、澳洲、加拿大、英國、菲律賓
Left and Nanzih council race embraces creativity; 巨茵幼兒園 and AI videos lend a hand
The Kaohsiung council race in Zuoying and Nanzih is showing creativity. KMT candidate Bai Chiao-yin has launched an interactive 巨茵幼兒園 website showcasing her record in office; DPP candidate Yin Li used AI to animate illustrations drawn by his wife, while Chang Yi-li has rolled out an array of campaign signs featuring viral internet memes.
Facts
- 12 candidates vie for 9 seats in this election
- Turns 4 years of work in office into a game with challenges
- Plans 8 learning zones
- 33 challenge questions
Companies mentioned：中央社、巨茵幼兒園
Shipowners receive New Taipei City government letter via waterway; Wu Szu-yao says it should be a reminder
Wu Szu-yao, campaign manager for 沈伯洋競選團隊, said the letter sent by 新北市農業局 to 淡水區漁會 was likely intended to remind operators to comply with regulations, and urged supporters and operators to take part in activities lawfully and in compliance with the rules.
Facts
- Held in the Shilin-Beitou district on the 15th
- Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- Sent to 新北市轄內5個區漁會
Companies mentioned：中央社、Threads、新北市農業局、淡水區漁會、新北市轄內5個區漁會、安檢所、海岸巡防署安全檢查所、新北市漁業局、沈伯洋競選團隊、沈伯洋競選總部
Hong Kong economy expands strongly in Q3, growing 5.2%
The Hong Kong government’s economic adviser released figures for the economy’s performance in Q3, showing real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.2% year over year, accelerating from 4.2% in the previous quarter. Growth totaled 5.1% in the first 3 quarters, the fastest pace for the same period in nearly 5 years.
Facts
- 4.2% in the previous quarter
- Increased 5.1%
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Taiwan-U.S. cooperation deepens! L3Harris joins Taiwanese companies for a multi-domain capability showcase, turning every soldier into an anti-drone node
U.S. defense contractor L3Harris held its EVEREST™ showcase in Miaoli on the 13th, partnering with Taiwanese companies to demonstrate interoperable AI technology. The initiative aims to shorten decision-making cycles and strengthen anti-drone capabilities, putting the whole-of-society defense concept into practice.
Facts
- U.S. defense contractor L3Harris held the “EVEREST™: Pacific Vigilance” multi-domain capability showcase on the 13th at the 晉陞太空 facility in Miaoli.
- L3Harris partnered with DataShapes AI to launch the “Wraith Shield” AI counter-drone system, upgrading tactical radios through software.
- The “Wraith Shield” system can turn tactical radios carried by frontline soldiers into distributed drone detection and jamming platforms.
- The showcase integrated Palantir’s Maven intelligence system, using AI to combine intelligence and sensor data in real time.
- Communications used the Amazon Leo commercial satellite network and the Link 16 tactical data link to provide cross-domain, multi-path connectivity for units at all levels.
- Kevin Steubing is L3Harris’s vice president of international sales and business development.
Companies mentioned：L3Harris、晉陞太空、Palantir、DataShapes AI、Amazon
U.S. midterms》Prediction market Kalshi ends partnership with Trump’s eldest son—is it because he invested in a rival?
Kalshi announced it was ending its advisory relationship with Donald Trump Jr. because his investment firm had invested in rival Polymarket, creating a conflict of interest. The move came after Democrats won the midterm elections, as prediction markets face the risk of tighter regulation.
Facts
- Kalshi officially announced it was ending its advisory relationship with Donald Trump Jr.
- The partnership was ended because a conflict of interest had arisen between the two sides.
- Donald Trump Jr.’s investment firm, 1789 Capital, invested in rival Polymarket.
- Kalshi granted Donald Trump Jr. company equity worth about $300,000 under the advisory agreement.
- Kalshi’s corporate valuation reached $40 billion.
- Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren is expected to become chair of the Senate Banking Committee in January 2027.
- Polymarket plans to raise $1 billion at a valuation of $21 billion.
Companies mentioned：Kalshi、Polymarket、1789 Capital、MLV Strategies
SPINNS pop-up arrives in Taipei’s East District, with Shibuya styles and vintage finds for a limited time
Japanese brand SPINNS will open a limited-time pop-up store in Taipei’s East District in mid-November, bringing in vintage and exclusive items to promote Shibuya street culture.
Facts
- Japanese street fashion brand SPINNS will open a limited-time pop-up store in Taipei’s East District from Nov. 14 to 20.
- The pop-up store will bring in about 165 handpicked vintage items from Japan, each with a different design.
- The pop-up store will offer 兩款 Taiwan-exclusive T-shirts, including a “Shibuya T-shirt” and an original design by the Taiwan team.
- The photo booth will be open for visitors only from 13:00 to 20:00 daily from Nov. 14 to 16.
- SPINNS has 36 stores in Japan, with locations including Shibuya, Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka.
- The pop-up store is located at No. 33, Lane 181, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei.
Companies mentioned：SPINNS
Taiwan Realty’s first public urban renewal project, “Wenshan Jing,” signed; completion as early as 2033, with allocation of 68 units explained at a glance
Original台灣金聯資產管理公司於2024年4月13日簽約參與台北市文山區首件公辦都更案「文山靜」，預計2033年完工，投入7.54億元興建，分得約34戶，預估產值14.15億元，並採用半逆打工法確保安全。
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- Original台灣金聯資產管理公司參與的首件公辦都更案「文山靜」今（13）日簽約，最快2033年完工。
- Taiwan Realty will receive about 34 of the 68 units after the urban renewal project and will sell them in the future.
- Taiwan Realty will invest NT$754 million to build Wenshan Jing.
- Wenshan Jing is planned as a residential complex with 14 floors above ground and 2 below, comprising 68 units.
- Wenshan Jing will use a semi-top-down construction method to ensure structural safety.
Companies mentioned：台灣金聯資產管理公司、新北市住宅及都市更新中心
Coffee aroma meets Yingge ceramics! 10 pottery brands head to coffee expo
Original新北市立鶯歌陶瓷博物館於11月13日至16日集結10家鶯歌燒品牌，參加於臺北南港展覽館舉行的2026臺灣國際咖啡展，旨在推廣在地陶瓷文化並結合咖啡生活美學。
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- Original新北市立鶯歌陶瓷博物館於11月13日至16日前進臺北南港展覽館1館參加「2026臺灣國際咖啡展」。
- Original本次參展由新北市立鶯歌陶瓷博物館集結10家在地「鶯歌燒」品牌共同參與。
- The booth is numbered N1320 and is located in the “Yingge ceramics” section of the “2026 Taiwan International Coffee Show.”
- Participating brands include 傑作陶藝, 臺華窯, 丰茶陶, 葉敏祥, 寧式小屋, 臻麟陶藝, 李善愔, 風清堂, 振興手作藝術 and 榮昌陶藝坊.
- Museum director Chang Chi-wen said the museum has long worked to promote Yingge’s ceramic culture and connect local businesses and ceramic artists to develop the “Yingge ceramics” brand.
Companies mentioned：新北市立鶯歌陶瓷博物館、傑作陶藝、臺華窯、丰茶陶、葉敏祥、寧式小屋、臻麟陶藝、李善愔、風清堂、振興手作藝術、榮昌陶藝坊
Sanxia black tea was all the rage in Japan a century ago! The Taipei Prefecture Archives reveal the history of modern Taiwanese industry and women’s education
Original新北市立圖書館與國立臺北大學海山學研究中心於13、14日舉辦國際學術研討會，利用《臺北州檔案》揭示三峽紅茶產業與鶯歌女性教育歷史。
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- Original新北市立圖書館與國立臺北大學海山學研究中心共同舉辦「《臺北州檔案》與近代東亞地方治理」國際學術研討會。
- Original1920年代三井財閥在三峽發展現代化紅茶產業，使三峽成為「日東紅茶」的重要生產基地。
- Nittoh Tea gradually displaced imported British Lipton tea in Japan’s domestic market.
- Beipu tea merchant Jiang A-xin, the inspiration for the story of “Gold Leaf,” once worked with Mitsui to supply rough-processed tea.
- During the Japanese colonial period, publicly appointed midwives in Yingge Village earned monthly salaries close to those of public elementary school teachers.
- The proportion of Taiwanese women who went to midwifery schools in Fukuoka, Japan, reached 11% to 43%.
- In 1944, Yingge Street raised its own funds to build the Yingge Agricultural Practice Girls’ School.
Companies mentioned：三井財閥、英國立頓（Lipton）、新北市立圖書館、國立臺北大學海山學研究中心、樹林高中
Who is ahead, Li Sichuan or Su Qiaohui? Latest New Taipei poll after debate is out; scholars identify the “key to victory”
Candidates Lee Chuan and Su Chiao-hui held an official televised policy presentation on the 13th ahead of the 2026 nine-in-one elections for New Taipei City mayor. The latest poll by 台灣研究學會 showed Lee narrowly leading Su, with 43.1% support compared with 38.4%, but scholars stressed that voter turnout would be decisive.
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- The official televised policy presentation for the 2026 New Taipei City mayoral election was held on the morning of the 13th, with Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chiao-hui and Kuomintang candidate Lee Chuan taking part in the debate.
- In a New Taipei City mayoral election poll released by 台灣研究學會, Lee Chuan had 43.1% support and Su Chiao-hui had 38.4%, a gap of 4.7 percentage points.
- The latest poll released by 鋒燦傳媒 showed Su Chiao-hui with 44% support, ahead of Lee Chuan at 35.6%, a gap of 8.4 percentage points.
- Chiu Chao-hsiang, a professor at Chinese Culture University, said that if the two candidates are evenly matched, the deciding factor will not be the size of their lead in the polls, but whether their supporters actually turn out to vote.
- The 台灣研究學會 poll had 1,373 valid samples, including 1,000 landline interviews and 373 mobile phone interviews. At a 95% confidence level, the margin of sampling error was plus or minus 2.64 percentage points.
Companies mentioned：台灣研究學會、鋒燦傳媒、風傳媒
Tomorrow's weather/Weekend weather shift brings rain across Taiwan: “Lows dip to 16 degrees, 3 consecutive days of damp, chilly weather”; another wave of cold air is on the way
The Central Weather Administration and weather pages forecast sunny, stable conditions across Taiwan today (the 13th), with highs of 26-31 degrees. But the weekend forecast is uncertain, and a cloud-and-rain system from southern China will bring rain tomorrow afternoon (the 14th). Another wave of cold air will move south next Wednesday (the 18th), with lows dipping to 16 degrees in northern and eastern Taiwan. People are advised to prepare for damp, chilly weather and temperature fluctuations.
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- Another wave of cold air will move south next Wednesday (the 18th), with lows in northern and eastern Taiwan dipping to 16 degrees.
- Northeast monsoon conditions will bring cooler weather to northern Taiwan from Sunday (the 15th) through next Monday (the 16th).
- Early-morning and evening lows today will range from 19 to 22 degrees, with a large day-night temperature difference.
[After Work Economics] Was last week's limit-down a giveaway? 台積電's rebound has only just begun! Experts say: Buy the big dip—it will hit a new high again!
Original台積電上週股價跌停引發市場恐慌，專家吳嘉隆認為是主力洗盤，強調恐慌性拋售不可持續，並看好台積電供應鏈長線受惠。輝達因蘋果、Google自研晶片下跌，並捲入政治醜聞，反映美國科技消耗戰。
Facts
- 台積電 hit the limit-down in a rare move last week, plunging NT$220 in a single day, while foreign ownership fell below 69%.
- Wu Chia-lung said major players were using external negative news to shake out investors and clear out margin positions before pushing the stock higher.
- Wu Chia-lung stressed that panic selling, even when supported by legitimate reasons, cannot last.
- Original蘋果、Google投入自研晶片導致輝達拉回，連帶拖累台積電下跌。
- Wu Chia-lung singled out hidden champions in 台積電's supply chain—including silicon wafers, Japan's monopolized specialty chemicals, industrial gases, substrates, power management, thermal management and silicon photonics—as beneficiaries.
- Original輝達近期捲入晶片繞道馬來西亞輸中及女間諜醜聞，為美國政治算計。
Companies mentioned：台積電、輝達、蘋果、Google
The 4 zodiac signs destined to be the most popular! Surrounded by helpful people, they thrive in careers and relationships; the No. 1 sign has support wherever it goes
Citing a zodiac fortune analysis by Sohu, this article says Monkey, Rabbit, Dragon and Goat are the 4 zodiac signs with the best social connections. Each has different interpersonal strengths and can receive support and help from influential people in their careers and love lives, turning connections into practical resources and opportunities.
Facts
- According to Sohu, the 4 zodiac signs with the best social connections, in order, are Monkey, Rabbit, Dragon and Goat.
- People born in the Year of the Monkey are ranked No. 1 for their quick reactions and social skills.
- People born in the Year of the Goat are gentle and sincere, making them likely to receive guidance from senior colleagues and career opportunities through client referrals.
- People born in the Year of the Dragon show their professionalism at business gatherings and similar events, making it easy for them to connect with important contacts and find partnership opportunities.
- People born in the Year of the Rabbit are modest, easygoing and dislike conflict; friends, relatives and colleagues are there to help them at key moments.
- People born in the Year of the Monkey can bring together resources from different sources, find potential partnerships through social interactions and even break into new markets.
- People born in the Year of the Goat may expand their careers with support from others if they continue to treat people sincerely.
賓士 halts all new investment in Germany! Bemoans high domestic manufacturing costs as union rejects “overtime” of 40 hours a week
賓士 Group has announced a halt to new domestic investment in Germany and is assessing the possibility of closing plants amid a breakdown in labor negotiations and rising costs. The union rejected management's demand for unpaid work extending to 40 hours a week. Competition from Chinese electric vehicles and falling sales have also forced the company to pursue structural changes.
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- 賓士 Group has announced that it will stop all further investment plans in Germany.
- 賓士 is asking employees to extend their workweek to 40 hours without an increase in pay.
- 賓士 and the union have been negotiating working hours and labor costs for 4 months without reaching an agreement.
- 賓士 issued a profit warning in October as sales in the Chinese market declined.
- Following an agreement with the union, 福斯汽車 plans to cut 100,000 jobs and gradually close 4 factories.
Companies mentioned：賓士、Mercedes-Benz、金融時報、Financial Times、福斯汽車、Volkswagen、大眾汽車、比亞迪、吉利、保時捷
Neighbor piles junk in stairwell; “Complaining to 1999 for 2 years did no good”! Experts give 4 legal ways to fight back against a neighbor who ignores repeated warnings
A netizen complained that a neighbor had piled belongings in the stairwell and that 2 years of complaints to the 1999 hotline had brought no improvement. Experts said the behavior is illegal and can incur a fine of up to NT$200,000, with serious cases potentially violating the Criminal Code. They recommended 4 ways to respond: have the building management committee issue a warning, call a meeting to seek compulsory removal, report the matter to the authorities for repeated fines, and specify penalties in the community rules.
Facts
- The building management committee can convene a meeting of unit owners to vote to require the offending resident to move out, then petition a court for compulsory removal.
Companies mentioned：義祺法律地政士聯合事務所、爆怨公社
Huang Renxun's wholesome image in South Korea completely collapses! From the fried-chicken summit to bringing his wife on a variety show to show affection, South Koreans' real reactions revealed
Original輝達前執行長黃仁勳因婚外情醜聞辭任，導致其在南韓的親民形象破滅。韓國民眾與投資人深感失望，並擔憂此事件將衝擊輝達與三星、SK海力士等韓國夥伴的業務合作及股價穩定。
Facts
- On the 8th, Jensen Huang admitted to being unfaithful to his wife and having two extramarital affairs, with Megaspeed's former Singapore-based executive Huang Le and Nvidia healthcare business Vice President Powell.
- Nvidia announced on the 12th, U.S. time, that Jensen Huang had stepped down as CEO, president and director, with CFO Chris serving as acting head.
- On the evening of Oct. 30, 2025, Jensen Huang picked up the tab for everyone at Kkanbu Chicken in Seoul's Gangnam District while in South Korea for the APEC CEO Summit, paying about US$1,800.
- Original黃仁勳是三星電子、SK海力士高頻寬記憶體（HBM）的大買家，與韓國半導體產業關係密切。
- South Korean investors holding Nvidia shares worry that cooperation with Korean companies could be affected and are angry and dissatisfied that Nvidia's share price could be dragged down.
Companies mentioned：輝達（Nvidia）、三星電子、現代汽車集團、SK集團、LG集團、NAVER、SK海力士、Megaspeed、tvN
Original輝達跌倒誰是最大贏家？專家點名：不只台積電，還有這5檔晶片股勁揚
Original標題提及輝達股價下跌，專家指出台積電及另外五檔晶片股為最大贏家且表現強勁。
Companies mentioned：輝達、台積電
Eight major state-backed financial institutions》Taiwan stocks surge 583 points! Trading data released: aggressively bought 23,000 lots of 大成鋼 and sold more than 5,400 lots of 敬鵬
Taiwan stocks surged 583 points on the 13th to close at 43,675. Foreign investors turned net buyers, purchasing NT$28.8 billion, while the 3 major institutional investors posted combined net buying of NT$43.9 billion. 大成鋼 led the state-backed financial institutions in net buying, while 敬鵬 led in net selling, showing divergent trading strategies among institutional investors.
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- Original台股13日終場上漲583.25點，收在43,675.12點，成交量達9,162.55億元。
- 大成鋼 (2027) was the top net-buying stock among the 8 state-backed financial institutions today, with net purchases of 23,122 lots.
- 敬鵬 (2355) was the top net-selling stock among the 8 state-backed financial institutions today, with net sales of 5,436 lots.
- Foreign investors ended an 11-day selling streak, switching from net sellers to net buyers of NT$28.836 billion today.
- The 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net buying of NT$43.963 billion.
Companies mentioned：輝達、大成鋼、中鋼、友達、仁寶、微星、英業達、元晶、華新、金居、宏碁、敬鵬、台玻、聯電、世紀*、第一金、長榮航、華南金、事欣科、群創、富邦金
From old sports ground to new neighborhood: Kaohsiung MRT O9 Lingya Sports Park Station joint development project to create a vibrant new urban center
The Kaohsiung City Government is advancing the O9 Lingya Sports Park Station joint development project, investing NT$23.1 billion to create a mixed-use urban space. The plan integrates housing, commerce and public services, while first completing a detention park and transport network. It is expected to be completed in ROC year 123, helping upgrade the Lingya District community.
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- The total investment in the O9 Lingya Sports Park Station joint development project is about NT$23.1 billion.
- The joint development project is planned to have a total floor area of about 85,000 ping.
- The O9 MRT detention park can provide about 5,633 cubic meters of stormwater detention capacity.
- The joint development project is planned to include 3 major sites: A, B and C.
- After its transformation, Zhongzheng Sports Field added an elevated circular walkway about 600 meters long.
- The joint development project is expected to be completed in phases in ROC year 123.
Taiwanese tea simmered into hot pot broth! Taipei East District’s 「茶火間」 creates light, tea-based hot pots and pairs them with premium British tea champagne to bring a new aesthetic to the dining table
Newly opened in Taipei’s East District, 「茶火間」 specializes in light, tea-based hot pots, using premium Taiwanese tea in its broths and pairing them with British nonalcoholic tea champagne to offer a healthy, low-calorie hot pot experience with a fine-dining sensibility.
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- The new Taipei East District restaurant 「茶火間」 puts Taiwanese tea at the heart of its tea-based hot pot broths.
- 「茶火間」 offers the fully vegan Golden萱清韻 hot pot, slowly simmered with Golden萱 oolong tea, fresh vegetables and Japanese kombu.
- The 紅韻醇香 hot pot is made with Taiwan Tea No. 18 Ruby Black Tea, simmered with the savory sweetness of bonito and the delicate fragrance of kombu.
- The signature 御香麻辣 hot pot features carefully selected green Sichuan peppercorns in the broth, paired with flavorful duck blood tofu and tofu.
- The restaurant has introduced Saicho, a luxury British nonalcoholic sparkling tea brand, as a dining beverage.
- Meat options include Japanese A5 New York strip, premium U.S. short ribs and carefully selected black-feathered chicken legs.
Companies mentioned：茶火間火鍋｜茶湯・麻辣、Saicho
華南金控 helps Shiding tea farmers transition to organic farming! Wins top honors in 2 categories at its first national evaluation, protecting the Feitsui Reservoir water source
華南金控 worked with the Ministry of Agriculture’s tea research and extension station to guide tea farmers in Shiding District, New Taipei City, through the transition to organic farming, with testing conducted by 國立中興大學. At the 2026 Taiwan Organic Tea Evaluation, 2 farmers won the top honor in their first competition, showcasing the results of cooperation among government, industry and academia.
Facts
- 華南金控 has partnered with 農業部茶及飲料作物改良場 since ROC year 114 to guide tea farmers in Shiding District, New Taipei City, through the transition to organic farming.
- 國立中興大學 serves as the third-party testing unit, ensuring tea safety and sustainable traceability.
- At the 2026 7th Taiwan Organic Tea TAGs Evaluation, Zhou Chengyi won the top-tier 「特選」 award in the fragrant-style strip-shaped Pouchong tea category.
- Zhang Zhixiang won the sole 「精選」 award for Oriental Beauty tea, the highest award in that category.
- 華南金控 awarded incentive payments and purchased organic tea for business gifts and holiday presents.
Companies mentioned：華南金控、農業部茶及飲料作物改良場、國立中興大學
Taipei’s viral spicy hot pot heads south to Kaohsiung! 「菊花盛開」 opens at E Sky Mall, with its chrysanthemum-shaped beef tallow hot pot, signature tender duck blood tofu and freshly pounded shrimp paste among the highlights
「菊花盛開 麻辣老火鍋」, a brand under 馬辣餐飲集團, has opened its first southern Taiwan location on the 7th floor of E Sky Mall in Kaohsiung. The restaurant specializes in Chongqing-style beef tallow hot pot and is offering a range of opening promotions to attract customers.
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- 「菊花盛開 麻辣老火鍋」, a brand under 馬辣餐飲集團, has opened its first southern Taiwan location on the 7th floor of E Sky Mall in Kaohsiung.
- The restaurant specializes in Chongqing-style hot pot, with beef tallow presented in the shape of a chrysanthemum.
- The restaurant’s signature dish, 「爆打小人鮮蝦干貝滑」, combines rice paper with fresh shrimp and scallop paste, which diners can pound themselves before cooking in the broth.
- From today, diners who eat at the E Sky Mall location in Kaohsiung and follow its official Instagram account can receive a pack of pull-out tissues.
- Join the brand’s official LINE account in November and claim a friend coupon; diners who meet the minimum spending requirement can redeem a chrysanthemum cooling drink.
- The brand is holding a buzzworthy raffle in November, offering a bidet toilet seat as a prize for dining at its spicy hot pot restaurant.
Companies mentioned：馬辣餐飲集團、菊花盛開 麻辣老火鍋、LINE
Anchoring itself in Tainan and shining a spotlight on young artists! 夏荊山文化藝術基金會 moves into the historic 「竹園町」 building to create a local arts and culture living room
夏荊山文化藝術基金會 opened Tainan’s historic 竹園町 building on Nov. 13, transforming it into an arts and culture living room. The event combined an exhibition of young artists’ work with paintings by renowned artists, highlighting environmental sustainability and cultural heritage. Mayor Huang Wei-che praised the initiative.
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- 財團法人夏荊山文化藝術基金會 officially opened the former Tainan Prefecture Civil Servants’ Dormitory at 竹園町 in Tainan’s East District on Nov. 13.
- Foundation Chairman Dr. Zhao Zhongjie said the design of the site specifically incorporated 「環境永續」 and 「地方共融」.
- The raccoon mascot statue at the entrance was created by young artist Tsai Yu using 9 kilograms of waste paper, reducing carbon emissions by 47.61 kilograms.
- The foundation collaborated for the first time with the comics department of 臺南應用科技大學 to hold the 「夢．魘」 themed invitational exhibition.
- Renowned Tainan painter Su Yirong displayed his painting 「漁帆幻想曲」 on opening day and said he hoped his work would spark inspiration among younger generations.
- 竹園町 will operate as a preliminary site for the future 「夏荊山博物館」.
- Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che praised the foundation for giving the historic building new possibilities for use and providing young students with real opportunities to exhibit their work.
Companies mentioned：財團法人夏荊山文化藝術基金會、臺南應用科技大學
Credit cards stolen even though they were still with their owners: Japan bathhouses hit by 100-plus 「chip swap」 cases, Chinese national arrested
Chiba Prefectural Police arrested Zhang Lizhi, a 46-year-old Chinese national suspected of directing an 18-year-old accomplice to use spare keys to enter public bathhouses and steal credit card IC chips, which were then used for fraudulent purchases overseas. The case is linked to hundreds of incidents in the Kanto region, with losses totaling millions of yen.
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- Chiba Prefectural Police announced on Nov. 12 the arrest of Zhang Lizhi, a 46-year-old Chinese national suspected of directing an accomplice to break into large public bathhouses.
- Police seized 170 spare locker keys from the bag of the 18-year-old suspect.
- About 100 credit card chip-swap cases occurred at public bathhouses in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba between June and September this year.
- The stolen IC chips were used for overseas purchases in Hong Kong, Europe and the United States, causing losses of millions of yen.
- Police found messages apparently from Zhang Lizhi on the 18-year-old man’s phone, including conversations asking about cash and giving instructions for the crimes.
Yizhong Street and Fengjia lose out! Taichung’s top night market has 「plenty of food stalls with no repeats, and it’s clean, bright and easy to browse」—plus convenient parking
Taichung City’s Economic Development Bureau released 2026 Shopping Festival night market spending data, with Qingshui Wuquan Night Market taking the top spot and stalls including 紅帥烤肉 winning in 3 categories, as night market spending stayed lively.
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- Based on 2026 Taichung Shopping Festival spending registration data, Taichung City’s Economic Development Bureau unveiled its annual ranking of the most popular night markets.
- Qingshui Wuquan Night Market claimed the top spot among the many local night markets.
- Spending registered through the festival’s 「receipt-exclusive raffle」 for night markets and specialty shops reached NT$580 million, up nearly 3 tenths from last year.
- The winning stall at Qingshui Wuquan Night Market was 紅帥烤肉, known for its distinctive method of frying meat before grilling it.
- The winning stall at Zongzhan Night Market was 大豪牛排, which specializes in high-value Taiwanese teppanyaki meals.
- The winning stall at Hanxi Night Market was 六六燒烤雞排, which offers up to 9 seasoning powders for customers to choose from.
- 義碗外國麵 at Qingshui Wuquan Night Market is offering extra cheese free with purchases of NT$200 or more.
Explainer》Labor insurance premiums will rise to a cap of 13% in 2027: How much more will workers pay each month, and will their retirement benefits increase?
The Bureau of Labor Insurance under the Ministry of Labor announced that labor insurance premiums will rise to the statutory cap of 13% starting Jan. 1, 2027. Employed workers will pay an average of about NT$37 more per month, while employers will pay about NT$128 more. The move aims to address financial pressure on the labor insurance fund and is expected to bring in an additional NT$23 billion annually, but the fund will still face a shortfall and require continued government infusions.
Facts
- The labor insurance premium rate for ordinary accidents will rise to 13% starting Jan. 1, 2027.
- After the labor insurance premium rate rises, employed workers will pay an average of about NT$37 more per month.
- Employers pay 70% of labor insurance premiums, workers pay 20% and the government pays 10%.
- The labor insurance fund is projected to face a shortfall of more than NT$111.1 billion next year.
- The government will need to inject NT$130 billion into the labor insurance fund next year.
- As of the end of August this year, 10,498,555 workers were enrolled in labor insurance.
- The labor insurance fund has assets of NT$1.6 trillion.
Kabukicho bars in Tokyo accused of ripping off tourists; credit card fraud complaints reach 390 million yen
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department launched a major crackdown on excessive charges at bars in Tokyo’s Kabukicho, arresting 5 people. Complaints totaled 390 million yen in the first 10 months of this year, while complaints from foreign visitors surged to 3 times last year’s level, raising concerns about public safety and tourism.
Facts
- The Shinjuku Police Station jurisdiction received about 340 complaints over excessive charges from January to October this year, involving a total of 390 million yen.
- There were about 240 complaints from foreign visitors in the first 10 months of this year, about 3 times the number in the same period last year.
- The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department mobilized about 160 officers for a joint crackdown on several Kabukicho bars on Nov. 11.
- The reported loss in a single case was about 9.63 million yen at most.
- A karaoke bar suspected of providing unlicensed host services had cumulative sales of more than 80 million yen and continued operating after receiving an administrative penalty in September this year.
- A total of 5 people connected to the case were arrested. 4 admitted to the allegations, while 1 remained silent.
Legislature passes bill in third reading! Maternity leave extended to 14 weeks; unpaid parental leave available until child turns 9
On the 13th, the Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Gender Equality in Employment Act and the Employment Insurance Act in the third reading, substantially extending maternity leave to 14 weeks and paternity leave to 14 days. The amendments also expand eligibility for childcare-related leave and allowances to cover children until they turn 9, while providing tax incentives for corporate childcare and employment protections for older workers.
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- Maternity leave extended from the current 8 weeks to 14 weeks
- Leave for men to accompany their partners to prenatal checkups and for childbirth increased from 7 days to 14 days
- The age limit for children eligible for unpaid parental leave extended to before they turn 9
- Current 30-day parental leave taken by the day upgraded to 60 days of childcare leave
- Both parents may claim a combined maximum of 18 months of parental leave benefits
- Corporate childcare expenses can be deducted at 200% from taxable income
- Removes the age-65 enrollment cap
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Original台中市政府於11月2日啟動大甲道卡斯綜合服務園區建設，斥資22億元打造整合警政、地政、托育、停車及運動功能的現代化園區，第一期預計2030年完工，旨在改善甲安埔地區公共服務品質。
Facts
- Original大甲道卡斯綜合服務園區動土，總經費達22億元。
- The main structures in the first phase are expected to be completed by the end of 2030.
- The site covers about 7,556 square meters, with 6 floors above ground and 3 below.
- The parking lot is planned to have a total of 300 spaces for cars and motorcycles.
- The public childcare center can accommodate 60 children.
- Original第二期將投入約6億元興建大甲國民暨兒童運動中心。
- The building is designed to meet the silver rating for green buildings and the qualified rating for smart buildings.
Taiwan's best stores to browse aren't 全聯 or 寶雅! Insiders recommend 1 place for must-buy shopping: “Great quality and low prices, with everything you need”—a budget-friendly shopping paradise
九乘九's Kaohsiung flagship store has drawn online discussion for its large three-story layout and wide range of products, earning praise as a shopping paradise with great quality and low prices.
Facts
- 九乘九's Kaohsiung flagship store has 3 floors and a parking lot outside. Online users say it's even more enjoyable to browse than 新光三越.
- 九乘九's Kaohsiung Zhongshan store is Taiwan's largest flagship store and opened in 2002.
- 九乘九 stores offer tens of thousands of products, including stationery, household goods, appliances, books and snacks.
- 九乘九 operates according to the principles of “freshness, quality, convenience and affordability.”
- In recent years, 九乘九 has become a popular shopping destination for foreign tourists visiting Taiwan, who buy locally distinctive Taiwanese cultural and creative merchandise.
Companies mentioned：九乘九、全聯、寶雅、新光三越、誠品
Pay rises every year, yet workers aren't happier? South Korean scholars call for tax reform to keep employees from falling into the “stealth tax hike” trap
South Korean employees face “bracket creep” because income tax brackets have not been adjusted for inflation, causing their tax burden to rise by 78.9%, far more than the 31.7% increase in wages. National Assembly member Moon Jin-seok proposed lowering tax rates, but the government has taken a cautious stance, concerned that high earners would benefit too much. Scholars warn that high tax rates could drive talent overseas.
Facts
- South Korea currently has an 8-bracket progressive personal income tax system, with rates ranging from 6% to 45% on taxable income after applicable deductions and exemptions.
- Including local income tax, South Korea's top marginal tax rate can reach 49.5%.
- From 2015 to 2024, average annual pretax wages in South Korea grew by 31.7%.
- Over the same period, South Korea's average final income tax burden rose by as much as 78.9%.
- National Assembly member Moon Jin-seok submitted a bill proposing that the upper limit of the lowest income tax bracket be raised from 14 million won to 16 million won, with the tax rate cut in half from 6% to 3%.
- Kim Dae-jong, a professor at Sejong University's business school, warned that excessively high income taxes could prompt highly skilled workers to seek jobs overseas.
- The Blue House has established a task force that plans to ease financial pressures on wage earners by expanding tax credits and lowering costs related to transportation, education, childcare and marriage.
Companies mentioned：LG電子、三星、SK海力士
Original洗衣機沒買LG日立！內行大推1品牌「省電靜音很耐操」：用10年完全沒壞過
OriginalThreads社群出現關於直立式洗衣機推薦的討論，三洋媽媽樂因耐用靜音獲最高票選，國際牌因去毛屑能力受推崇，LG與日立則有部分使用限制或缺點被提及。
Facts
- A user posted on Threads asking for recommendations for top-load washing machines, drawing a large response.
- 國際牌 (Panasonic) is considered the best at removing lint.
Companies mentioned：三洋、國際牌、Panasonic、聲寶、LG、日立
The 4 zodiac signs that grow up to be the most responsible! They earn money and care for their parents; No. 1 pitches in financially and does the work to support the whole family
Based on a TVBS report and popular beliefs, this article says people born in the Year of the Ox, Pig, Dog or Snake are the most filial as adults. They become pillars of their families by taking on responsibilities, returning their families' affection, offering loyal companionship and planning ahead, helping their parents enjoy their later years.
Facts
- According to a TVBS report, popular belief holds that people born in the 4 zodiac years of the Ox, Pig, Dog and Snake often grow up to become the pillars their whole families rely on.
- People born in the Year of the Pig are softhearted and sentimental. Once financially stable, they often proactively give back to their families, making home feel more relaxed and warm.
- People born in the Year of the Dog are deeply loyal to their families. Their steady companionship over the years and regular calls home give their parents the greatest sense of security in old age.
- People born in the Year of the Snake are good at planning. They make arrangements early for their parents' retirement, medical care and finances, so their parents don't have to worry about old age.
Companies mentioned：TVBS
A “single point of failure” in America's AI advantage? Washington think tank analyzes Huang Renxun's resignation: the issue goes beyond an affair
輝達 founder Huang Renxun resigned on Nov. 12 amid allegations of an extramarital affair and espionage. A Washington think tank analysis said 輝達's position as a critical linchpin in the U.S. AI race exposed serious flaws in U.S. export controls and corporate governance.
Facts
- Huang Renxun resigned as CEO, president and director of 輝達 on Nov. 12.
- Huang Renxun resigned over allegations of an extramarital affair, and one of the women involved was considered a Chinese intelligence asset.
- 輝達's advanced chips are seen as a key linchpin in U.S. efforts to slow rivals' AI development.
- A Washington think tank said that the U.S. decision to stake the AI race on a small number of companies and individuals created risks.
- The Center for a New American Security said the control loopholes exposed by the incident were unsurprising.
Companies mentioned：輝達、《紐約時報》
AI equipment demand surges! 應用材料 posts record Q4 revenue of US$10.4 billion, EPS up 92% year over year; next quarter forecast as high as US$11.6 billion
應用材料 reported results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, benefiting from a surge in demand for semiconductor equipment driven by AI. Quarterly revenue hit a record US$10.41 billion, with profits also rising sharply. The company forecast revenue of up to US$11.6 billion for the next quarter and said it would continue to expand its advanced-process technology portfolio and academic-industry research partnerships.
Facts
- 應用材料 posted quarterly revenue of US$10.41 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, a record high.
- Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for 應用材料 reached US$4.16 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, up 92% year over year.
- 應用材料's revenue for fiscal 2026 totaled US$34.45 billion, up 21% from the previous fiscal year.
- DRAM equipment accounted for 33% of fourth-quarter revenue at 應用材料's Semiconductor Systems Group.
- 應用材料 forecasts first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of US$10.6 billion to US$11.6 billion.
- 應用材料's fourth-quarter free cash flow hit a record US$2.6 billion.
- Original應用材料EPIC中心新增英特爾、鎧俠、貝思半導體及加州大學洛杉磯分校為合作夥伴。
Companies mentioned：應用材料、Applied Materials、英特爾、Intel、鎧俠、Kioxia、貝思半導體、Besi、加州大學洛杉磯分校、UCLA
Chiayi's award-winning tea and coffee head to Nangang as Weng Chang-liang leads push for international markets
On Jan. 13, 2026, the Chiayi County Government led tea and coffee businesses to the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei for an international trade show. County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang led the promotion of the “High Mountain Tea Capital” and “Coffee Chiayi” brands, aiming to expand into international markets and deepen recognition of the region's local culture.
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- The 2026 Taiwan International Tea Expo and Taiwan International Coffee Show opened at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei on the 13th.
- The Chiayi County Government exhibited under the “High Mountain Tea Capital” and “Coffee Chiayi” brands, with County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang traveling north to promote them.
- The High Mountain Tea Capital Chiayi pavilion brought together 16 tea producers, while the Coffee Chiayi pavilion featured 12 coffee estates.
- The Greater Alishan coffee-growing region covers Alishan, Meishan, Zhuqi, Fanlu and Zhongpu.
- This year, the county government is holding the “Coffee-licious Chiayi Coffee Festival” independently for the first time, bringing together 30 local coffee estates and brands.
- The 2025 tea culture event attracted more than 300,000 visits.
- The December tea culture event will take place at the Zhongpu Grain Depot Agricultural Innovation Park in Chiayi County.
Showcasing Nantou’s inclusive, accessible tourism: “Nantou in Motion, Joyful Travel” accessibility familiarization tour gets underway
The Nantou County Government launched the “Nantou in Motion, Joyful Travel” familiarization tour on the 13th. The 2-day, 1-night itinerary covers attractions at Sun Moon Lake and Caotun, offering an accessible travel experience designed for people with disabilities and diverse groups.
Facts
- The Nantou County Government has organized the “Nantou in Motion, Joyful Travel” familiarization tour, inviting people with disabilities to experience the appeal of combining sports and tourism in Nantou.
- The familiarization tour set off on the 13th, with a welcoming 2-day, 1-night itinerary.
- Original行程內容包含日月潭纜車、搭船遊湖、邵族風味料理、無障礙自行車騎乘及草屯九九峰氦氣球樂園。
- Professional tour guides and medical personnel accompany participants throughout the trip, and accessible transportation and accommodation are provided.
- County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua invited people from across Taiwan to explore Nantou’s mountains and waters and experience the appeal of travel that combines sports and tourism.
- With more comprehensive planning and facilities, accessible tourism serves travelers with diverse needs, including people with disabilities, families with children and older adults.
Taiwan’s largest national forest recreation area is this one! Covering 12,900 hectares, it offers trails, sea-of-cloud views and hot springs—and even hides a century-old logging railway
Yilan’s Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area is Taiwan’s largest national forest recreation area, covering 12,900 hectares. It was an important logging site from the Japanese colonial period through 1982. Although the entire park has reopened, maintenance work has shortened the Bong Bong Train route and temporarily closed some trails. Vehicle controls are also in place during the fall foliage season.
Facts
- Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area covers 12,930 hectares, making it the largest in Taiwan.
- 翠峰湖 is located at an elevation of about 1,840 meters and is Taiwan’s largest alpine lake.