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Vista Equity Partners 將收購 Nexthink 多數股權，估值約達 30 億美元

2025-10-29   此戰略投資旨在加速 Nexthink 的創新步伐，開啟由人工智能驅動、具備自主能力的數碼員工體驗 (DEX) 新紀元

美國波士頓2025年10月29日 /美通社/ — 數碼員工體驗（Digital Employee Experience，簡稱「DEX」）管理領域的開創者與領導者 Nexthink 今日宣佈，已與專注於企業軟件領域的全球頂尖科技投資機構 Vista Equity Partners（下稱「Vista」）達成最終協議，將接受 Vista 的控股投資。

這項戰略投資正值 Nexthink 及整個數碼體驗管理領域發展勢頭空前之際，其驅動力源於面向員工與企業的代理式資訊科技 (agentic IT) 的崛起，這項科技正重新定義傳統 IT 管理與企業生產力的運作模式。創辦人兼行政總裁 Pedro Bados 將與 Nexthink 領導團隊，共同引領公司邁向下一階段的成長。

Nexthink 行政總裁兼共同創辦人 Pedro Bados 表示：「Vista 是軟件投資和卓越營運方面的黃金標準。在我們擴展下一階段時，此機構的戰略網絡和深厚的專業知識非常寶貴。如今，全球超過兩千五百萬名員工憑藉 Nexthink 的科技，充分釋放自身潛能。我們的首要任務仍然是加速創新，並為我們的客戶和合作夥伴提供更大價值。」

Nexthink 透過不斷分析跨裝置、應用程式和網路的數十億個即時訊號，為機構提供整個企業科技表現的即時、全面檢視。其產生性和代理性人工智能 (agentic-AI) 功能使 IT 團隊能夠預測需求、主動識別和解決問題，並自動化大規模改進。其成效在於加速問題解決、強化參與度，以及打造更緊密連結且高效能的企業團隊力量。

Vista 旗艦基金共同負責人兼高級董事總經理 Michael Fosnaugh 表示：「隨著工作日趨越數碼化和分散，企業面臨越來越多的壓力，為其員工提供無縫、高性能的科技體驗。Nexthink 的 DEX 平台可實現實時偵測和解決 IT 問題，讓企業能夠主動維持生產力和員工參與度。」

Vista 董事總經理 Rod Aliabadi 表示：「透過結合深度分析、自動化和現代化的數據架構，Nexthink 正在重新定義企業管理核心 IT 營運的方式，同時使員工能夠充分利用其每天使用的數碼平台。我們很高興能與 Nexthink 建立合作夥伴關係，此公司持續引領著 DEX 市場的擴張——這個充滿吸引力的領域正受益於強勁的 AI 推力，並具備顯著的長期發展潛力。」

此次交易鞏固了 Nexthink 作為全球最成功、最具創新力的企業軟體公司之一的地位，目前為全球超過 1,500 間企業客戶及 2,500 萬名員工提供服務。

Qatalyst Partners 擔任 Nexthink 的財務顧問。Rope & Gray LLP 擔任 Nexthink 的法律顧問。Kirkland & Ellis LLP 擔任 Vista Equity Partners 的法律顧問。該交易預計將在 2026 年第一季完成，但需符合某些收市條件。

Nexthink 簡介Nexthink 是數碼員工體驗管理軟件的領導者。此公司為資訊科技領導者提供前所未有的洞察力，使其能夠大規模偵測、診斷並解決影響員工遇到的問題。無論員工身處何地、使用何種應用程式或網路，都能在員工察覺問題前先行處理。透過代理人工智能和尖端解決方案，Nexthink 使成千上萬的客戶能夠為數百萬名員工提供更好的數碼體驗和提升員工生產力。雙總部位於瑞士洛桑和美國麻薩諸塞州波士頓的 Nexthink，在全球設有 9 間辦事處。

Vista Equity Partners 簡介Vista 是一間專注於企業軟件領域的全球科技投資機構。Vista 的私募市場策略致力於透過獨創且系統化的價值創造方法，在歷經 25 年發展與 600 多宗交易的淬鍊後，為投資者創造差異化回報。如今，Vista 管理多元化的軟件公司組合，為全球數百萬客戶提供關鍵任務解決方案。截至 2025 年 6 月 30 日，Vista 管理的資產規模超過 1,000 億美元。更多資訊，請瀏覽：vistaequitypartners.com。請在 LinkedIn 上追蹤 Vista，帳號為 @Vista Equity Partners；也請在 X 上追蹤 @Vista_Equity。

countries: 瑞士 美國

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娛樂中心/綜合報導

由星推官許雅涵主持的《直直播娛樂頭部榜》，公布本期（2025年10月16日）娛樂圈最受矚目的熱門話題。本節目每週五準時更新，精選網路上最受討論、最具話題性的娛樂焦點，並依據點閱與討論熱度評選出前28名排行榜。

許雅涵表示，《直直播娛樂頭部榜》希望透過網路熱度觀察，呈現當週最真實的娛樂脈動，讓觀眾一次掌握全網焦點。

本週前三名熱門話題如下：

第一名：「波多野結衣挨酸身材走樣！」 女優霸氣回嗆：「17年作品夠你選」 經紀人曝真相：「她比以往任何時候都健康。」

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節目製作單位表示，《直直播娛樂頭部榜》每週以網路流量、關鍵字搜尋熱度及社群討論度為依據，提供最即時的娛樂趨勢觀察。

許雅涵也邀請觀眾每週五鎖定節目，一起見證下週有哪些藝人或話題能登上「頭部榜」的熱搜高峰。


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國際大廠與在地業者齊聚啟動「AI信賴加速器」，展現推動AI應用落地的決心。包括 Dell Technologies、Microsoft、Red Hat 等國際企業及多家台灣科技業者共同參與，目標兩年內完成百件AI落地案例，打造可信任AI生態系。圖/主辦單位為加速推動台灣產業AI應用落地，Dell Technologies、Microsoft、Red Hat 等國際大廠，透過 IPO Forum（國際績優夥伴交流平台）與台灣業者攜手合作，於（10/28）日正式啟動「AI信賴加速器」，建立從資料、模型到服務上線的全生命週期導入、治理與驗證機制，目標兩年內完成100個AI應用落地案例，打造可信任的AI生態系。

近年來，全球AI技術快速滲透各產業，外商企業在電子資通訊與雲端技術領域的布局，已成為台灣數位轉型的重要推力。根據財政部統計，預估2025年台灣資訊軟體暨服務市場營業額將達新台幣6,409億元，其中外商貢獻超過一半。AI、SaaS、雲端與國際合作，將是帶動市場持續成長的主軸。

「AI信賴加速器」將串接IC、伺服器、系統整合與應用服務等關鍵節點，透過完整的流程、治理與驗證機制，強化交付韌性與產業信任度，並呼應 經濟部產業發展署「產業競爭力輔導團」輔導服務逾十萬家次企業的目標，形成政策槓桿與生態落地的雙引擎。

廖仁祥表示，希望透過「AI信賴加速器」發揮「以大帶小」的力量，串聯公私協作與生態夥伴資源，協助企業加速AI落地，強化產業韌性並擴大國際影響力。圖/主辦單位IPO Forum 會長暨 Dell Technologies 台灣總經理 廖仁祥 表示，希望「AI信賴加速器」能發揮「以大帶小」的力量，透過公私協作強化台灣產業韌性，協助企業無論選擇自建（Make）或採用（Adopt）AI技術，都能在這個生態系中取得所需資源，加速落地並提升國際影響力。

邱求慧署長於啟動儀式致詞時表示，「AI信賴加速器」將結合政府、產業與國際大廠的力量，協助企業加速導入AI，強化產業競爭力，打造可擴散、可規模的AI生態系。圖/主辦單位邱求慧署長在致詞時指出，全球AI浪潮帶來的機會與挑戰並存，外商與在地供應商攜手合作，有助於廠商快速掌握AI導入方向並找到合適的技術夥伴。這不僅提升了國內產業競爭力，也吸引更多國際資源與投資布局台灣，打造可複製、可擴散、可規模的可信任AI生態。

此次記者會集結多家國際與在地企業共襄盛舉，包括 Dell Technologies、Microsoft、Red Hat、GRAID、Euno AI 等國際夥伴，以及大世科、文偉、鐵雲、零壹、亞太智能機器、邁爾凌、邁達特、群聯、力麗、華經、數位無限、大綜電腦、精誠、群環、資策會等在地業者，展現強大的合作決心與即戰力。

title: 國際大廠啟動「AI信賴加速器」　攜手生態夥伴兩年百案落地


taiwan-subdivisions: 嘉義 阿里山 松山 成功 嘉義縣 臺北市

countries: 台灣 日本

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圖：嘉義縣縣長翁章梁領軍參與台灣風味文化日推廣啡嚐嘉義。(圖/象藝創意提供)

(記者孟倩玉報導 )

台灣風味聯盟攜手嘉義縣政府，聯合日本港南集團、樂達貿易株式会社，於10/18–19在大阪日航酒店32樓與港南GARDENS UMEKITA梅田舉辦「台灣風味文化日」，兩日累計吸引1,380名日本消費者與通路代表共襄盛舉，現場以阿里山冠軍精品咖啡、風味連鎖品牌與台灣文創設計品牌齊聚，以『文化 × 風味 × 品牌』為主軸，成功締造現場人流與銷售雙佳績，顯示台灣風味品牌在日本市場的強大吸引與整合實力；主辦單位樂達貿易賴香奈依社長表示：首日鎖定通路與專業交流、次日面向大眾試飲銷售，形成台灣品牌落地日本、連結市場的雙軸推進模式，成為2025年下半年最受矚目的台日文化品牌交流活動之一。

嘉義縣長翁章梁指出：「嘉義的咖啡不是商品，而是一種文化語言，從產地邁向國際的故事，也讓嘉義成為世界精品咖啡地圖的重要一角。從高山雲霧到農民雙手，每一杯都是土地與人情的結晶。」縣府以啡嚐嘉義作為共同品牌，持續協助嘉義莊園品牌升級、國際行銷，讓嘉義阿里山的香氣飄向世界每個城市，這是嘉義縣從產地走向國際的最佳證明，也象徵嘉義咖啡正式站上世界舞台。大阪主辦單位樂達貿易社長賴香奈依提到：「日本市場重視故事與信任。我們要把台灣的品質與文化，變成可感知的日常連結。」

圖：台灣風味文化日2天吸引超過40家通路參與。(圖/象藝創意提供)

台灣風味聯盟品牌總監袁世文表示：台灣風味品牌必須以完整品牌系統貫穿故事、產品與通路溝通，形成一致的文化軸線。他以本次活動的10大行動原則說明品牌精神，這些原則正是讓品牌被日本市場真正理解與信任的關鍵結構。品牌應建立體驗系統、讓包裝反映價值、讓陳列成為風景，並與通路成為戰友、事前到事後完整檢核優化；此次以冠軍咖啡為交流焦點，讓日本消費者在香氣中體驗台灣風味品牌的深度，成就了「啡嚐嘉義 × ARIISUN」一日創下逾百萬日圓佳績，就是全面的整合成果；此次策展以系統化品牌思維串聯風味與文化，讓品牌不僅被看見，更被日本市場理解。

台灣風味文化日邀請歐客佬世界虹吸冠軍張維欣與日本烘豆冠軍岩崎裕也同台演繹「冠軍風味」；嘉義縣咖啡產業發展協會葉理事長帶領阿里山冠軍莊園主蒞臨現場，包含聯合成青葉、優遊吧斯瑪翡、柏香茗茶、珍5吉、晉揚欣、阿亮自然農場、一品、鄒築園、豆御香，兩日結合冠軍大師聯合試飲；台灣風味品牌代表則是台茂寬騰協力茂昌草本茶、歐客佬、GD、飲丹丘、侯園國際、茶水澗、福峰酒廠、蒔草舖子與松山文創園區等城市品牌共演；文創業者除了由台灣文創事業發展協會莊順全代表外，松山文創參與業者「由臺北市政府文化局指導，臺北市文化創意產業扶植計畫與松山文創園區協辦之《TAIPEI corners》 國際拓銷計畫」也一同共襄盛舉；兩日以B2B × B2C雙軸媒合與風味體驗活動帶動現場交流熱度，梅田快閃店單日即湧入逾1,100人試飲體驗，顯示日本市場對台灣風味品牌的高度熱情與期待，阿里山的香氣與台灣文化創意的能量，共同在大阪綻放。

圖：台灣風味聯盟日本宣傳由象藝創意策劃。(圖/象藝創意提供)

賴香奈依表示，台灣風味文化日，並非只是「一次曝光」，而是「系統落地」如透過專業產地與評鑑制度建立信任，活動成功不僅代表市場潛力，更象徵台日文化品牌的深層共感。活動製作由台灣象藝創意協力策劃執行，日本則由大阪樂達貿易持續推動合作，雙方協力有效解決台灣品牌的在地化挑戰，持續由大阪樂達貿易追蹤成效；台灣風味文化日以冠軍示範，結合現場風味體驗強化品牌說服力，更能讓參與業者做實際的回饋與口碑；後續輔以通路共創與後續追蹤，讓風味品牌的能量從活動現場延伸為長期合作與持續對接。她表示活動後，台灣風味聯盟已再度受邀，規劃於2026年再次前往大阪舉辦第二屆「台灣風味文化日」，並誠邀有志於日本市場布局的台灣品牌加入，攜手共創第二屆《台灣風味文化日》的國際舞台，讓台灣風味文化日將持續成為台日交流的重要平台，2026年再度登場，敬請拭目以待。

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墨新聞｜記者梁偉華／台北報導

薩克斯風手江川徹(左起)鍵盤手蘇逸哲、貝斯手利啓正、鼓手陳冠毅 照片提供：Skyline

Skyline 天際線融合爵士樂團將於 10/31數位上線第五張錄音室專輯《城市之聲 City Voices》，CD與黑膠預計於 12月中問世！這張專輯為樂團睽違四年的最新力作，結合台灣一線的演唱創作者，包括艾怡良、Matzka、aDAN薛詒丹、LINION、SherryZ 鄭雙雙、Paige Su 蘇珮卿、LEO37、PiA 吳蓓雅、P.i.N 范品頤、古晧等，以爵士編制為骨幹、結合流行歌手的詞曲與聲線，跨越爵士與流行的傳統分類，以完整的「樂團 × 歌手」共同創作，打開華語市場少見的流行爵士（Pop Jazz / Jazz Fusion） 聽覺版圖。兩種截然不同卻彼此呼應的音樂特質，將在專輯中交織出嶄新的聽覺體驗，無論是爵士樂手的即興演奏張力，還是流行歌手的旋律語感與情感渲染，都能在每一首作品中被淋漓盡致地展現。這樣獨特的融合與火花，正是本次專輯的核心亮點與主打要素，為華語音樂市場開啟一條前所未有的新路徑。

(前排左起)薩克斯風手江川徹、鍵盤手蘇逸哲、貝斯手利啓正、鼓手陳冠毅(後排左起)P.i.N 范品頤、鄭雙雙、PiA 吳蓓雅、古皓 照片提供：Skyline

本張專輯由華語音樂製作先驅 呂紹淳 擔任共同製作人，整體聲響立基於 Skyline 長年淬鍊的融合爵士語彙，結合流行、節奏藍調、靈魂、放克、拉丁、嘻哈、電子等音樂元素，展現多元融合的城市脈動等元素，並收錄中文、客語、原住民族語與英文等多語版本，既呈現台灣在地文化脈絡，也展現面向國際舞台的音樂視野。透過高質感的製作標準，Skyline 讓來自台灣的爵士與都會人聲得以齊聚一堂，掀起一股奔向世界的潮流巨浪。專輯裡的每首歌都相當於一項獨立計畫，在呂紹淳的跨刀合作之下，Skyline 的扎實演奏與歌手的獨特魅力交相映照，卻不互奪鋒芒。

鍵盤手蘇逸哲(左起)製作人呂紹淳、貝斯手利啓正 照片提供：Skyline

由鍵盤 / 合成器手 蘇逸哲（Jazzy）與貝斯手 利啟正 （Richard）擔任主要創作者、編曲與製作人，Skyline 的團員組成如今來到了第五代：具有絕佳風格平衡感的管樂手 江川徹、穩定堅實的鼓手 陳冠毅以及奔放華麗的打擊樂手 曾淵明-在具備品牌展望的經營下，Skyline 展現承接、轉換與創新的意志，讓《城市之聲 City Voices》成為茫茫音樂之海上，難以忽視的一道繽紛之浪。曾拿下國際殊榮，於2020年勇奪第18屆「美國獨立音樂獎」（Independent Music Awards, IMAs）「最佳現場演出專輯獎」、以及2022年獲「美國全球音樂獎」（Global Music Awards, GMA）「最佳樂團金獎」，可謂台灣之光！更是金曲常客，多次入圍金曲獎和金音獎，實力驚人！

薩克斯風手江川徹(左起)鍵盤手蘇逸哲、貝斯手利啓正、鼓手陳冠毅 照片提供：Skyline

時光流轉，曾在鎂光燈下閃耀且脈絡鮮明的爵士樂，逐漸成為許多新興風格背後默默滋養的伏流，而《城市之聲 City Voices》同時接納、也挑戰了時代的趨勢。從對經典融合爵士的憧憬走來，Skyline 在堅實的音樂基礎上向外擴展，吸納了國內外音樂人的藝術養分，企圖在高技巧的演奏與流行人聲之間取得平衡。透過《城市之聲 City Voices》，爵士的自由精神滲透了都會的縫隙，讓許多不起眼的角落也開始閃爍。Skyline 也將持續流動、延展，與更多聲音交會，堅持不懈地，分享他們所愛的景色。

而Skyline是華語音樂圈少數始終秉持融合爵士風格，及唯一具20年資歷的融合爵士創作樂團，成員臥虎藏龍，各自有閃亮正職，有耳鼻喉科醫師、大學音樂系教授等斜槓有成，其中最令人矚目的，是貝斯手利啓正曾任 Google 亞太區副總，超威！Skyline每位成員都是利用下班時間練團，長達20年的時間，一身好技藝不說，而且規劃力超強，彎道超車，正在製作2025下半年要推出的第五張專輯，卻已構思好第六張專輯要做什麼了！讓與張惠妹、張學友、蔡健雅合作的王牌音樂人黃中岳都讚：「真的是超級菁英樂團！」

薩克斯風手江川徹(左起)鍵盤手蘇逸哲、貝斯手利啓正、鼓手陳冠毅 照片提供：Skyline

而曾是Google亞太區副總的Richard，直言自己就是愛音樂，從小學習小提琴、吉他、貝斯等樂器至今已有 40年，家中重視音樂教育，所以上面兩個姐姐都唸了音樂專科，自己則在中學時迷上重金屬搖滾樂，而他在學時也加入了台大吉他社，並漸漸接觸到融合爵士曲風，受美國GRP唱片公司的音樂洗禮甚多。被問到如何在繁忙的工作中兼顧音樂興趣？他答：「時間管理是最重要的。」盡量把當天的工作在晚餐前完成，晚餐之後就把音樂當成是一個重要的切換頻率的方式，「讓我工作之外能夠有一個心靈的避風港。當然一定會犧牲一些睡眠或娛樂的時間難免。」

曾是Google亞太區副總的Richard，突然情緒滿溢，激動掉下男兒眼淚，他掏心說：「這一切太不容易，維持樂團非常困難，從一個人變5個人，一個團體要有20年，還要在音樂上突破，太辛苦。」他直言團體分內做不完的事，都是老婆幫忙，只不過每次發片都會吵架，「我情緒沒有出口，跟團員也不能生氣，就會把情緒帶回家裡，除了擺臭臉，口氣就會不好」，他事後也會跟老婆認錯道歉。

官方 MV：

https://youtube.com/SkylineJazzBand

關於 Skyline 天際線融合爵士樂團

Skyline 天際線融合爵士樂團成軍於 2003年，是華語音樂圈少數秉持融合爵士風格的創作樂團，成立二十餘年來音樂觸角持續從爵士、流行、放客、搖滾、節奏藍調、靈魂樂、拉丁、電音到古典、世界音樂等類型深度延伸，並融合台灣本地文化，創作出獨樹一格的融合爵士曲風，同時秉持創新的精神，不斷開拓與創造各種跨界與跨樂種的融合樂可能性。曾獲得美國獨立音樂獎最佳現場演出專輯獎，美國全球音樂獎金獎，入圍流行金曲獎、傳藝金曲獎、金音創作獎等多項獎項。曾代表台灣在全球最大規模的爵士音樂節印尼 Java Jazz Festival、新加坡 Jazz in July 音樂節演出，在2014年澳門第三屆 Cotai爵士藍調音樂節中躋身世界前12強樂團之列。欲瞭解 Skyline，請上樂團官網：www.SkylineJazzBand.com

視覺提供：Skyline

祝福VCR：https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ctkaYN8Qoq6YUTJWezhzRiFdHZ8HKmnI?usp=sharing

countries: 美國 新加坡 台灣 澳門 印尼


title: 張信哲楓葉季唱進溫哥華 第101場萬人朝聖

countries: 加拿大 英國

taiwan-subdivisions: 金山 成功

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張信哲在楓葉季節的溫哥華開唱 照片提供：潮水音樂

情歌王子」張信哲（Jeff）《未來式Our Story》世界巡迴演唱會上週舊金山站迎來第100場後，10月26日唱進加拿大溫哥華UBC Thunderbird Sport Arena，這場第101站吸引超過10,000名觀眾擠爆會場，盛況空前。

張信哲在楓葉季節的溫哥華開唱 照片提供：潮水音樂

這次是「Our Story」第五站，張信哲在楓葉季節的溫哥華開唱，舞台與滿城秋色呼應。開場前，他特別提到自己與溫哥華的深遠緣分，透露：「很多專輯都是在這裡錄製的，這裡是我第一次海外錄音的地方，當時是來錄《摯愛》這張專輯，剛剛唱的〈用情〉就是在溫哥華錄的。」他也提到，後來在李宗盛大哥的家裡錄製了《信仰》專輯，「那時候在大哥家裡待了一段日子，每天看著他為了寫不出歌詞而愁眉苦臉，很懷念那段日子，也讓我發現溫哥華之美。」多年後再回到這座城市開唱，他開心表示：「真的非常非常開心，也很高興票不夠賣、整個賣爆了！」

張信哲第101 場吸引超過10,000名觀眾擠爆會場 照片提供：潮水音樂

現場觀眾大喊「加場！加場！」，阿哲笑回：「這個場館沒有時間加了，或許大家可以下個禮拜到多倫多看！」引起全場尖叫。他也特別感性地說：「謝謝溫哥華的大家給我這麼多支持與寬容。」隨後緊接獻唱〈寬容〉，讓全場陷入溫柔共鳴。

張信哲第101 場吸引超過10,000名觀眾擠爆會場 照片提供：潮水音樂

演出中一對粉絲在〈愛就一個字〉當眾求婚成功，張信哲特別在台上大大恭喜，還請新人再度站起來接受全場祝賀，末了更化身「愛神邱比特」笑說：「那就親一個吧！」全場隨即歡聲雷動，氣氛嗨到最高點。

張信哲第101 場吸引超過10,000名觀眾擠爆會場 照片提供：潮水音樂

在演唱完〈不要對他說〉後，張信哲元氣滿滿地向觀眾打招呼，提到這是Our Story海外巡演的第五場，結果台下粉絲立刻熱情提醒：「是第101場！」讓阿哲笑著回應：「對，雖然是第101場，但這是加拿大的第一場，是一個新的開始。不管你是老朋友還是新朋友，我們都是最好的朋友。」

張信哲第101 場吸引超過10,000名觀眾擠爆會場 照片提供：潮水音樂

接著在演唱〈做你的男人〉之後，他與現場觀眾聊天互動，笑說：「我看到台下，大家很多人都在比心，如果是攜伴來的，就可以互相比心；若是自己來的話那也沒關係，就對著台上的我比心吧！」更豪氣喊出：「儘管衝著我來吧！」全場瞬間尖叫不已，滿滿粉紅泡泡瀰漫整個會場。

張信哲第101 場吸引超過10,000名觀眾擠爆會場 照片提供：潮水音樂

張信哲首支閩南語作品〈皺紋寫字〉，一舉在廈門拿下2025 「世界閩南語金曲獎」 ，MV（https://youtu.be/E1ezCpdGhQ8?si=0l2pu-A9wYqGgT30） 於10月27日早上10點在潮水音樂YouTube頻道全面上架，以溫情主題延續專輯感動。

張信哲第101 場吸引超過10,000名觀眾擠爆會場 照片提供：潮水音樂

張信哲《未來式Our Story》第五站在溫哥華圓滿落幕，接下來的多倫多站將為北美段畫下完美句點。之後潮水大隊將航向歐洲，登陸倫敦站。原本張信哲在2020年就要登上音樂殿堂皇家亞伯廳（Royal Albert Hall），但因疫情全世界停擺，如今經過五年，張信哲果然信守承諾回到英國開唱，將於11月9日倫敦、11月14日巴黎登場。多倫多門票已售罄，歐洲門票正於AXS、Ticketmaster.fr熱賣中，今年要看到張信哲《未來式Our Story》海外巡演，只剩倫敦和巴黎兩個機會，票數只剩零星，敬請樂迷把握！粉絲更敲碗期待雪梨、墨爾本、奧克蘭與東京站接力登場。張信哲感性說「希望見到大家，一起唱響屬於我們的故事！」

張信哲第101 場吸引超過10,000名觀眾擠爆會場 照片提供：潮水音樂

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張棟樑為歌迷獻上最暖時光情書 照片提供：張棟樑「第二十一個故事」巡演官方

出道21年累積無數動人情歌作品的張棟樑在台灣歌迷聲聲喚下，終於宣布將帶著全新巡演《第二十一個故事》唱進高雄，宣布於2026年1月10日登上高雄流行音樂中心海音館舞台，兌現與歌迷之間的約定！這也是張棟樑出道以來首度在高雄開唱，對他而言不僅是一次久違的舞台回歸，更是自身音樂旅程中的全新里程碑！消息一出隨即引發熱烈迴響，歌迷興奮留言：「終於要來了！」、「等不及再次聽到張棟樑的現場！」讓這場巡迴的高雄站演出勢必成為2026年初華語樂壇最令人期待的療癒系音樂盛會。

張棟樑為歌迷獻上最暖時光情書 照片提供：張棟樑「第二十一個故事」巡演官方

此次巡演特別以《第二十一個故事》為名，象徵張棟樑用音樂寫下人生新篇章，他說：「舞台是我的日記本，每一首歌都是寫給時光的情書。」這場演出不僅是與歌迷的重逢，更像是一場關於時間、成長與陪伴的音樂儀式。也因此藉著這次演出，張棟樑將精選出道以來來首首新舊代表作，包括大家耳熟能詳的〈北極星的眼淚〉、〈當你孤單你會想起誰〉、〈王子〉、〈只因為你〉、〈錯了再錯〉等時代金曲，再到〈無傷大雅〉、〈不召之臣〉等近期創作，從原本的「微笑王子」進化為「音樂生活家」的他將透過代表自身「二十一年心路詩篇」的「樑式情歌」，以沉靜卻有力量的聲音，帶領觀眾穿越記憶與當下，感受自身音樂歲月的溫度。

張棟樑為歌迷獻上最暖時光情書 照片提供：張棟樑「第二十一個故事」巡演官方

而除了預告將以精彩曲目掀起歌迷回憶殺外，張棟樑更密謀要把整座高流變成四千人的大型KTV，難掩期待心情的他興奮表示：「相信很多經典歌曲留在歌迷的心中，所以很期待明年1/10那天的到來，想在現場透過我的音樂跟歌聲，跟大家一起回憶這些歌曲，一起把故事說一遍！希望到時現場是一個大型KTV，能跟大家一起大合唱這些K歌，尤其是我自己首次主演的偶像劇《微笑PASTA》主題曲〈北極星的眼淚〉，到時就把麥克風交給大家了！」張棟樑更透露此次巡演每場都會有一首「城市限定曲」當成彩蛋獻給歌迷，「高雄也不例外！我已經開始在構思哪一首歌適合代表我在這裡的感受及心路歷程，希望能用這首歌與高雄的觀眾產生最真摯的共鳴，留下屬於這座城市與我的獨特記憶。」

張棟樑為歌迷獻上最暖時光情書 照片提供：張棟樑「第二十一個故事」巡演官方

首次在高雄開唱的張棟樑對港都的「熱情」印象深刻，他笑說：「最大的記憶點就是歌迷跟太陽一樣熱情！」回想過去宣傳時南下跑簽唱會、校園活動，他表示：「每次到高雄都能感受到滿滿能量，天氣很熱、陽光也很猛，但歌迷的熱情總是更勝溫度！」趁著這次重返高雄，他除了期待再次感受南台灣滿滿的熱情，也希望有機會多走走看看，「很久沒這樣在高雄停留，希望這次能好好感受這座城市的溫度。」

張棟樑為歌迷獻上最暖時光情書 照片提供：張棟樑「第二十一個故事」巡演官方

儘管這是張棟樑出道21年來首度登上高雄開唱，但實實自己與這裡歌迷的音樂緣分其實早已密不可分，近年他為了新專輯《白夜克拉克+》曾多次「駐點台北」進行籌備製作，像是首支粵語單曲〈集體孤獨〉的錄製與MV拍攝皆在台北完成，〈無傷大雅〉、〈不召之臣〉、〈慢動作〉等MV作品也都取景於台北街頭，透過一首首兼具詩意與哲思的作品，如同張棟樑寫給樂迷的時光情書，陪伴他們度過生活的片刻的同時，更藉由音樂維繫深厚情感，串起彼此的心。

張棟樑為歌迷獻上最暖時光情書 照片提供：張棟樑「第二十一個故事」巡演官方

目前正在馬不停蹄地於亞洲各城市開唱的張棟樑提及自己如何備戰演唱會，他打趣形容：「其實我一直都處在備戰狀態！」他透露雖然近年工作行程滿檔、巡演不斷，但仍維持著「佛系勤奮」的節奏，希望自己在高強度工作之餘，依舊能保持身心平穩、狀態健康，「我平常都有固定跑步、運動的習慣，早上一定會先吃兩顆水煮蛋開啟一天。」正是透過簡單日常的平時準備，成為張棟樑隨時能站上舞台、全力開唱的秘密武器！

張棟樑為歌迷獻上最暖時光情書 照片提供：張棟樑「第二十一個故事」巡演官方

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此篇文章最開始出處為: 張棟樑出道21年首攻高流開唱 用歌聲寫日記獻21年心路詩篇

taiwan-subdivisions: 高雄 大雅

title: 張棟樑出道21年首攻高流開唱 用歌聲寫日記獻21年心路詩篇


title: 新世代夜市經濟學     攤商將行銷觸角延伸至TikTok     短影音成拓展客群、獲取成長動能的關鍵

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記者黃俊育 / 綜合報導

隨著消費型態轉變，夜市攤商面臨經營挑戰。統計指出，全台攤商數量高達 23 萬攤，在近五年卻有 24% 的下降。為從消費市場中突圍，新世代夜市攤商開始將行銷觸角延伸至數位平台，而全球領先的行動短影音平台 TikTok，即成為這股浪潮的關鍵舞台。透過 TikTok 短影音分享創業故事，夜市攤商不僅有效提升曝光與話題性，也藉此拓展消費者客群，為夜市經濟帶來新的成長動能。

夜市攤商用 TikTok 說創業故事，吸引客流並擴展品牌影響力

在新北樂華夜市，23 歲的「棉花糖小子」（@marshmallow_ice_cream）以創意甜點在社群媒體上創造話題。她在 TikTok 上分享「烤棉花糖冰淇淋」的製作過程，搭配熱門音樂與 #樂華夜市、#甜點 等標籤，累積超過 25 萬讚數。她也分享白天上課、晚上擺攤的創業故事，以吃苦耐勞、肯學習、行動力等特質激勵觀眾，將網路流量轉化為實際客流，每天有將近六、七成顧客為影片觀眾。透過在 TikTok 等自媒體平台的推廣，棉花糖小子在創業第二年就將加盟店拓展至彰化，並與知名冰淇淋品牌合作，擴大品牌注入更大的影響力。

TikTok 創作者貝拉（@bella_88609）則在桃園中原夜市經營一間法式甜甜圈攤位。25 歲的她，堅持以「銅板價」製作具手作溫度的甜點，也在 TikTok 上記錄從籌備到研發的創業歷程，讓觀眾了解擺攤背後的準備與努力。在創業的短短一年間，貝拉的創業系列影片在 TikTok 上就累積突破 50 萬觀看，成功建立具高黏著度的消費客群。

創作者「夜市翻身學」（@nightmarket888）則透過探訪各大夜市創業者，分享夜市攤商不藏私的創業心法。除了從攤商經營者的角度，剖析產業趨勢和營運秘訣，夜市翻身學也解析消費者偏好，為有意投入夜市創業者帶來深度的市場洞察。

TikTok 多元創作工具，為夜市攤商簡化影片創作門檻

除了提供容易上手的影片平台，TikTok 也透過多元工具幫助中小微型創業者展現創意、擴大觸及。平台內建剪輯功能與「無限制音樂」資源，讓創作者能輕鬆搜尋並使用熱門配樂，提高影片曝光率。TikTok 創作者學院則提供完整知識庫，從拍攝技巧到社群經營，引導創作者善用平台資源創作高品質影片，讓創作者即使在夜間環境拍攝，也能真實呈現夜市的獨有氛圍。

透過年輕夜市創業者的短影音分享，TikTok 逐步成為夜市攤商的數位櫥窗，將夜市文化轉化為生動視覺故事，傳遞正面影響力。平台多樣化的創作功能，不僅協助夜市商家維持競爭力，也促進創意內容帶動經濟成長，帶動正向的創作循環。

taiwan-subdivisions: 新北 成功 彰化 桃園


title: 市場肯定淨零減碳     配客嘉完成逾1億元A輪募資     宣布啟動亞太跨境循環佈局

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記者黃俊育 / 綜合報導

環保科技社會企業配客嘉 (PackAge+) 宣布完成逾 1 億元 A 輪募資，本輪投資人包含國發基金、正美集團、大聯大控股旗下世友投資、五崧集團、品捷精密股份有限公司、高柏科技股份有限公司共同參與，顯現市場對於淨零減碳、永續解決方案的肯定。配客嘉表示，本輪資金將聚焦市場拓展、產品迭代與系統升級，並宣布正式啟動亞太跨境循環佈局。

▲配客嘉創辦人暨執行長葉德偉分享最新市場佈局，宣布啟動亞太跨境循環。(圖/配客嘉 提供)

以推出全台第一個「循環包裝」與「循環系統」聞名的配客嘉，成立於 2019 年，為台灣首家循環包裝社會企業，提供企業多元永續 ESG 解方，迄今與超過 200 家企業、品牌合作，旗下客戶橫跨半導體、醫療、電商、實體零售、美妝、服飾、食品等產業，同時結合公益，透過包裝清潔為弱勢族群創造工作機會，實質透過綠色創新解決環境與社會議題。

配客嘉宣布完成 A 輪募資，成功獲得新台幣逾 1 億元資金挹注，正美集團、國發基金、高柏科技等原投資人再度加碼外，新投資人包含大聯大控股旗下世友投資、五崧集團、品捷精密股份有限公司等加入。

正美集團表示：「正美秉持『美化商品 美化生活』的使命，長期與全球頂尖品牌客戶建立深厚的合作關係，近年因應擴大全球布局與強化供應鏈韌性，特別關注循環經濟與永續發展議題，此次續投不僅是對配客嘉經營理念與策略的認同，同時期待跨域合作發揮綜效，讓產業鏈在低碳永續與營運效率之間實現雙贏。」

大聯大控股表示：「大聯大控股長年深耕亞太市場，持續整合國際資源與在地服務，致力以數據驅動及智能物流服務協助產業升級。我們認同並看好循環經濟在全球供應鏈中的戰略意義，期待配客嘉推動的循環物流與服務，能為科技與醫療等產業帶來全新價值，為亞太市場創造更具韌性的綠色供應鏈。」

五崧集團表示：「五崧捷運長期深耕台灣高科技產業，致力於成為產業鏈中的價值整合者。我們看好配客嘉在循環包裝與系統化管理的創新，能有效提升供應鏈效率與標準化，並同時落實減碳永續目標，期待攜手共同推動高科技產業的綠色升級。」

品捷精密股份有限公司表示：「作為深耕半導體測試零組件與清潔方案的專業夥伴，品捷精密深知包裝與運輸對產品保護與品質的關鍵性。配客嘉在循環包裝與智慧物流系統上的完善布局，呼應我們長年對產品保護、運輸效率與環境永續的堅持。期待透過此次合作，共同推動產業鏈在減碳與 ESG 目標下，邁向更穩健且長遠的發展。」

▲配客嘉團隊比出品牌手勢，象徵持續推動循環經濟的堅定。(圖/配客嘉 提供)

加速佈局科技、醫療賽道 宣布啟動跨境循環

於循環包裝市場取得領先性地位的配客嘉，繼深耕電商與實體零售領域，近年更成功進軍科技與醫療產業，攜手半導體龍頭、面板大廠、智慧製造業者、醫療院所、醫療器材商等，將循環包材導入器材與耗材等物流運輸流程，有效助力企業減碳減廢、加速綠色轉型，邁向 ESG 永續趨勢。隨著更多投資人的加入，配客嘉創辦人暨執行長葉德偉表示：「我們將更深入科技與醫療產業，延續過往累積的良好基礎，推動跨產業循環綜效，加快市場拓展速度。」

減碳淨零是國際趨勢，葉德偉敘述：「配客嘉旗下循環解決方案以台灣為起點，面向國際趨勢，因應政府政策提供企業減碳路徑，同時因應多元產業，開發不同版本的循環產品回應市場需求，如半導體產業注重產品運輸過程的高保護性，我們對應設計循環箱體，因應市場快速產品迭代。」配客嘉也因此交出亮眼成績單，去年成功於科技業創造 10 倍營收成長。此外，配客嘉更目標將資金應用於強化後端數據系統，協助企業準確掌握碳足跡，「對於循環，數據追蹤至關重要，從出貨到物流涵蓋層面極廣，下一步將提供客戶更全面的循環數據服務與價值。」

配客嘉的目標不僅於此，更宣布啟動跨境循環，配客嘉終極目標為循環包裝如同貨櫃形式，持續跨國流轉、循環運用，目前已於亞洲國家試運行跨境循環，實現跨國串聯的循環物流機制。「我們相信，循環經濟成為跨產業流轉機制的可能性，將為全新商機，我們也深信 ESG 不僅是口號，而是產業轉型新契機，將創造各種可能性。」葉德偉肯定地說。

taiwan-subdivisions: 新市 成功


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深圳2025年10月28日 /美通社/ — 全球游戲巨作《王者榮耀》發布十周年版本主題曲《明日坐標》，目前已在騰訊音樂娛樂集團旗下的QQ音樂、酷狗音樂、酷我音樂，以及Apple Music、Spotify、KKBOX等主流平台上線。歌曲一經發布便登頂多個榜單，成為華語流行樂與風靡全球的游戲IP跨界聯動的又一現象級力作。

《明日坐標》由《王者榮耀》品牌代言人、華語樂壇重量級歌手、兩度榮獲金曲獎最佳男歌手獎的林俊傑作曲並獻唱，並由知名音樂制作人、資深音樂策劃易家揚作詞。林俊傑將這首歌描述為「獻給每一位仍在書寫未來篇章的追夢者，讓音樂引領我們抵達命定的傳奇」。歌曲上線後，迅速登上QQ音樂、酷狗音樂等國內主要流媒體平台榜首。截至目前，該曲全網收藏量已突破200萬，在社交媒體上引發70多個熱搜話題，累計曝光量超6億次，刷新了多項游戲音樂紀錄。

值得注意的是，《明日坐標》的影響力已突破音樂與游戲領域，正演變為一場席卷多地的網絡文化共創熱潮。從北京到貴州再到浙江，中國內地超280家文旅機構自發將該曲作為背景音樂，與當地地標和城市風光結合創作視頻，在各大短視頻平台引發接力傳播。

《明日坐標》以「征途之約」為主題。其旋律與歌詞之所以能引發深刻共鳴，在於它凝聚了熱門國民IP《王者榮耀》十年來所積累的情感記憶與能量。因此，這部作品已超越旋律本身，成為玩家對自身青春與故事的回應。歌曲發布後在全球玩家與樂迷中掀起巨大反響，既體現了作品本身的非凡造詣與情感深度，也印證了《王者榮耀》作為IP所具備的強大文化影響力與跨界號召力。通過此次合作，騰訊音樂娛樂集團通過內容共創與整合營銷，助力游戲IP在視覺、玩法與聽覺維度實現多元表達。此次合作也凸顯了音樂在游戲生態中日益擴大的文化角色與影響力。未來，騰訊音樂娛樂集團將繼續深化與具有全球影響力的文化IP的戰略合作，在不同文化內容生態中發揮音樂的獨特力量，助力優質原創作品觸達更廣泛的國際受眾。

title: 金曲獎得主林俊傑獻唱《王者榮耀》十周年版本主題曲，開啟游戲領域下一個跨界熱門之作


title: ARKis 首場見面會 告白粉絲加碼8人完整版登場〈上癮〉

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墨新聞｜記者梁偉華／台北報導

〈上癮〉ARKis 全員上陣、東翰招牌撩衣秀腹肌再現 照片提供 / FU Entertainment、DJB

「新勢力人氣男團」ARKis出道以來人氣持續看漲，上週末在台北三創CLAPPER STUDIO完成出道以來首場見面會「NO KISS NO FAITH」，口碑爆棚！見面會同名單曲也在當天首唱，全新舞蹈完整版曝光讓全場KISS（ARKis粉絲名）瞬間暴動！能文能舞的ARKis這次有備而來，分成時尚、喜歡和完美3組展現多元才華，驚喜連發；遊戲環節則考驗他們私下的默契和玩巨型疊疊樂，ARKis玩到嗨，互虧不手軟，笑翻全場。更加碼當初比賽時，KISS們敲碗想聽〈上癮〉和〈藍格子襯衫〉，以8人完整版登場，再掀高潮！見面會尾聲，ARKis再宣布2好消息，〈NO KISS NO FAITH〉已完成MV拍攝，eSIM指標品牌DJB也看上他們的人氣，邀請他們參加今年的ITF旅展擔任演出嘉賓，詳情請洽ARKis官方粉絲專頁。

「新勢力人氣男團」ARKis 首場見面會「NO KISS NO FAITH」新歌首跳嗨翻全場 照片提供 / FU Entertainment、DJB

ARKis以見面會同名單曲〈NO KISS NO FAITH〉帥氣開場，首度曝光的舞蹈展更是讓KISS們尖叫不斷，出道即將滿週年，ARKis在一開場就感性了起來，感謝身旁工作夥伴和公司作他們最強的後盾，東翰講到一度哽咽，李定也坦言是因為看到東翰的努力才有了當練習生的決心，Vin則提到工作以來鮮少回台中老家，最近一次回家找到國中寫給媽媽的卡片，說要讓她當星媽，開心喊：「媽，我做到了！」而曾赴韓國當練習生的Alex，等了十年終於如願站上屬於自己的舞台直呼感動。彫秦和雁凱除了和團員們一起籌備見面會，還有戲劇的工作必須同時兼顧，趁機告白：「想到KISS就覺得很值得，是我們的B群。」平常哭點極高的雁凱，在歷經戲劇的訓練後，有了「易淚體質」，團員們更爆料常常聚在一起練習時，雁凱會沒來由地哭出來，直呼相當佩服，他本人也搞笑回應：「因為劇中的哭戲很多，怎麼哭是我人生的課題。」

完美小分隊雁凱(左)陪彫秦(右)圓夢、自爆演戲後有「易哭體質」 照片提供 / FU Entertainment、DJB

分別來自《原子少年2》兩顆不同行星的ARKis，見面會上特別選了KISS們敲碗已久的〈上癮〉和〈藍格子襯衫〉，負責〈上癮〉雕舞的東翰自爆練習時，常常和團員們說最後一次了，但卻不斷反覆多達10次之久，團員們都明白他求好心切，相當配合，但身為團內年紀最小的成員，還是不免對哥哥們不好意思，其他團員們聞言，立刻抗議：「東翰真的沒在怕，不要被他騙了。」主持人也問東翰老師今天誰的表現最滿意，東翰直呼是露出「冰塊腹肌」的雁凱，「跳舞有時候和演戲一樣需要一點意境，我覺得雁凱有抓到精髓。」雙帥分別秀腹肌，也讓KISS們眼睛福利滿滿。

喜歡小分隊 Vin(左)突破舒適圈、幫承慶(右)圓夢合唱他的自創曲〈L.I.K.E〉照片提供 / FU Entertainment、DJB

除了8人一起的演出，ARKis也分成時尚、喜歡和完美3組，展現平常看不到的多元才藝，驚豔全場。時尚組由Alex、崇峻、東翰、李定組成，選唱近來席捲全球的韓國新人男團CORTIS的〈FaSHioN〉帥度破表！喜歡組Vin和承慶選唱承慶的創作〈L.I.K.E〉，終於能和團員們一起唱自己寫的歌，承慶直呼：「這次終於不是清唱，而是完整的表演，超級開心。」Vin也感謝承慶帶著他反覆練習，克服了原本不擅長的音樂風格，完成挑戰。而完美組選唱One Direction的〈Perfect〉，是彫秦的人生之歌，當初雁凱想陪彫秦完成夢想，一直在等他主動開口，最後忍不住主動出擊，讓彫秦相當感動。

時尚小分隊 Alex、崇峻、東翰、李定挑戰韓團新人團CORTIS神曲〈FaSHioN〉 照片提供 / FU Entertainment、DJB

而在遊戲環節「OX大考驗」，各種靈魂考驗逗得KISS們樂開懷，談及飲食議題，近來在嚴格飲控的承慶秒變團欺，成員們虧他平常食慾極佳，大家吃什麼都想跟著來一口，因此紛紛改選他不敢吃的辣味食物，崇峻為了救他表示自己也有很「辣」的一面，隨即以女團舞示範什麼叫「辣度破表」李定隨後也跟著玩心大起，自爆自帶「螞蟻體質」喝手搖不僅要全糖，更曾一天內喝完6杯全糖手搖飲，更變身甜心主動撩每一位團員撒糖，讓大家連聲阻止，害怕表示：「真的太多了。」再度逗得KISS們哄堂大笑。靈魂拷問則是當初加入ARKis有沒有猶豫？東翰、彫秦和雁凱竟坦言當時的確很猶豫，不過現在對團員們只有滿滿的愛，再度放閃。

重現《原子2》舞台經典、雁凱冰塊盒腹肌見客、獲東翰認真有抓到精髓 照片提供 / FU Entertainment、DJB

在另一個「巨型疊疊樂」遊戲，ARKis分成「不死軍團隊」和「閃耀四色鳥」兩隊相互抗衡，8位成員玩到嗨，都直攻結構要害，互相傷害毫不手軟，最終結果由崇峻、李定、雁凱、雕秦組成的「閃耀四色鳥」連續兩敗，接受懲罰，崇峻更調皮改編近期最紅的上車舞，虧彫秦，「哇塞！哇噻！彫秦葛格超級快」逗得他哭笑不得，彫秦也擔起失敗責任，在處罰時，帥氣表示300%由我負責，其他人分擔剩下的100%，扮鬼臉和Morning Call都全力以赴，大法師系列鬼臉讓全場笑說以後有表情包可以用了。

近來ARKis工作行程滿檔，日前更在金鐘獎典禮上帥氣演出，見面會上他們也公布好消息，〈NO KISS NO FAITH〉MV已經箭在弦上，ARKis進入異世界發現到處都是人的爆炸情緒，化身攝影師邊觀察邊紀錄，最後為大家化解紛爭，溫柔擁抱每一個KISS。即將在11/8登場的ITF旅展，eSIM領導品牌DJB也看上他們的高人氣，邀請ARKis擔任演出嘉賓，當天更有加碼粉絲福利，詳情請鎖定ARKis和DJB官方社群。

此篇文章最開始出處為: ARKis 首場見面會 告白粉絲加碼8人完整版登場〈上癮〉


title: 嘉義慈悲協會/湛嚴法師，於重陽節關懷脊髓傷友　以佛法帶來力量與希望

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墨新聞｜記者游宏琦／高雄報導

【記者 ／游宏琦 嘉義綜合報導】

重陽節是敬老、感恩與祝福的日子。嘉義慈悲協會秉持慈悲利他的信念，於10月28日（星期二）應嘉義市脊髓損傷者協會之邀，舉辦一場主題為「信仰與生活」的關懷講座。由湛嚴法師親自蒞臨主講，帶領傷友與家屬從佛法智慧中重新找回面對生命困境的勇氣與力量。

佛法開示：在苦中見光明

湛嚴法師以平實的語言、溫和的語調，與現場的傷友們分享「苦不是懲罰，而是修行的契機」。

法師指出：「身體的限制，並不代表生命的終點；若能轉念觀照，反而能讓心靈更自在、更光明。」他勉勵大家，即使遭遇逆境，仍能在信仰中找到希望，因為真正的修行不是逃避痛苦，而是學會從痛苦中生出慈悲與智慧。

現場實修：以法為藥，以心為燈

在講座的實修環節中，湛嚴法師帶領大眾進行三項佛教儀修體驗：

甘露施食 — 以慈悲心布施無形眾生，培養廣大悲願；供燈祈福 — 點亮自心之光，象徵智慧與覺醒；藥供儀軌 — 祈願眾生身心清淨，遠離病苦與障礙。

法師一步步帶領與會者觀想與誦持，現場氛圍莊嚴祥和。許多傷友與家屬表示，這場法會讓他們感受到「內心的平靜與希望重新點燃」。

關懷行動：慈悲化為實際溫暖

活動尾聲，嘉義慈悲協會準備了關懷物資，由湛嚴法師親自一一結緣贈送給脊髓損傷傷友，祝福大家身心安穩、福慧增長。法師也逐一問候與鼓勵，現場洋溢著溫暖的笑容與感恩的氣氛。

愛的同行：信仰與生命的橋樑

嘉義慈悲協會由鍾淑芬師姐帶領，集結一群志同道合的佛教志工，長期關懷弱勢與病苦族群。此次重陽節活動，不僅讓脊髓傷友在節日中感受社會的溫暖，也讓「信仰與生活」不再只是理念，而成為陪伴生命走過黑暗的明燈。

願今日功德回向：

所有與會大眾及一切有情，身心自在、遠離病苦、增長善法、福慧圓滿。

指導單位｜ 嘉義市脊髓損傷者協會

主辦單位｜ 嘉義慈悲協會

主講人｜ 湛嚴法師

活動日期｜ 2025年10月28日

活動地點｜ 嘉義市脊髓損傷者協會

此篇文章最開始出處為: 嘉義慈悲協會/湛嚴法師，於重陽節關懷脊髓傷友 以佛法帶來力量與希望

taiwan-subdivisions: 嘉義 高雄 嘉義市


title: 小禎公開戀情後 再爆床伴甜蜜話題

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墨新聞｜記者梁偉華／台北報導

胡盈禎(小禎)大方認愛後、選擇床伴更重要。 照片提供：青鳥家居

日前大方認愛的藝人胡盈禎（小禎），與神似「大谷翔平」的廚師男友Alan戀情甜蜜，在IG上頻頻放閃！不過她日前出席活動卻語出驚人：「最愛床伴不是男友！」小禎笑說：「男友雖然很暖，但新寢具『石墨烯恆溫好好睡奶蓋被3.0』更貼心，是我的新床伴，每天都幸福到不想起床。」

胡盈禎(小禎)大方認愛後、選擇床伴更重要。 照片提供：青鳥家居

愛情事業兩得意的小禎，除了公開新戀情，也擔任「青鳥家居」奶蓋被最新代言人。她不藏私分享，過去因行程滿檔，晚上常翻來覆去睡不著；換上這條棉被後，人生徹底改變：「真的一蓋就化開，像被厚厚奶蓋溫柔包住的幸福感！」青鳥家居專注於「溫柔而有科技感」的寢具開發，主打親膚、好洗、透氣不悶熱的輕生活風格，其中更以奶蓋系列寢具打出知名度。升級版「石墨烯恆溫好好睡奶蓋被3.0」採1.5D＋3D超細纖維結合石墨烯導熱科技，溫度分布更均勻，CLO值達4.74，比一般羽絨衣溫暖，重量卻只有2.2公斤，輕盈有包覆感。小禎俏皮表示：「奶蓋被3.0就像另一半陪在身邊呵護我的感覺，暖身又暖心！」

胡盈禎(小禎)大方認愛後、選擇床伴更重要。 照片提供：青鳥家居

此外，石墨烯恆溫好好睡奶蓋被3.0暖而不悶，整晚蓋著仍保持乾爽舒適。材質通過SGS零甲醛檢驗，並經抗靜電與鋅離子抗菌處理，觸感柔軟、親膚不刺癢，敏感肌與小朋友也能安心使用；而且能整條棉被直接放進洗衣機清洗、速乾不變形。注重居家氛圍的小禎，寢具也要挑選溫柔療癒色調，奶蓋被3.0推出雙面設計，共有薄荷奶綠、薰衣草莓、紅玉荔枝、鹽鹽布朗四款柔和配色，單色則有芝麻奶凍、玫瑰伯爵兩款，讓小禎直呼：「根本在床上開奶蓋飲料店，每一款都超想收！」

胡盈禎(小禎)大方認愛後、選擇床伴更重要。 照片提供：青鳥家居

除了奶蓋系列，青鳥家居同步推出「石墨烯奶蓋生乳絨絨毯」，被小禎封為「沙發界戀愛感代表」。絨面細膩、親膚不刺癢，特別適合敏感肌膚。結合石墨烯導熱科技，冬天保暖或夏天冷氣房裡使用都剛剛好。加上易去污處理、可機洗快乾、不褪色、不變形，讓她直呼：「這條根本陷阱！一蓋就躺平起不來。」另一款人氣商品「小白洗臉巾」，也讓小禎愛不釋手。每張洗臉巾獨立包裝、乾淨衛生，還能重複使用3～5次。採奈米纖維珍珠紋面材，柔軟細緻、吸水快又抗菌防臭，無論旅行、健身、卸妝都方便。

胡盈禎(小禎)除床伴外還分享多項生活用品。 照片提供：青鳥家居

從「石墨烯恆溫好好睡奶蓋被3.0」，到「石墨烯奶蓋生乳絨絨毯」與「小白洗臉巾」，青鳥家居完美詮釋「被幸福包圍」的生活哲學。小禎甜笑：「我現在是躺著賺——賺到好睡眠、好健康、好氣色！」想體驗小禎口中的幸福觸感，到青鳥家居門市或上官網，挑選屬於你的「奶蓋系床伴」，讓每一夜都從「好好睡」開始，醒來自帶戀愛好氣色。

此篇文章最開始出處為: 小禎公開戀情後 再爆床伴甜蜜話題


title: 獅王之戰：決戰泰山 11月1日 決戰新北市泰山體育館見證最強舞獅傳奇

taiwan-subdivisions: 泰山 新北市 成功 基隆 泰山區

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墨新聞｜新聞策劃編輯部

記者李婉如／綜合報導

一年一度「2025新北市泰山獅王文化節」將於11月1日（星期六）在泰山綜合體育館盛大登場。今年活動以「科技×文化」為亮點，除了全國頂尖獅團齊聚挑戰高樁跳獅爭奪獅王寶座，首度推出虛擬代言人「獅寶Vtuber」，同時規劃花獅聯想畫比賽、短影音大賽、園遊會與祈福遶境等系列活動，結合傳統技藝與創新互動，展現舞獅文化在現代社會的新風貌。

日前記者會於顯應祖師泰山巖廟埕廣場舉行，現場公布參賽獅團名單，同時安排精彩舞獅演出，敬獻顯應祖師，祈求在祖師庇佑下賽事順利成功。特別邀請在地「泰山太鼓團」登台，熱情揭開今年獅王文化節序幕，為記者會增添濃厚的文化氛圍。

圖：今年新北市泰山獅王文化節，全國頂尖舞獅隊伍將挑戰高難度樁陣，帶來驚心動魄的視覺震撼。每年最受矚目的高樁跳獅比賽，將於主活動日登場，全國頂尖舞獅隊伍將挑戰高難度樁陣，帶來驚心動魄的視覺震撼。今年參賽陣容堅強，包括締造五連霸紀錄的「基隆長興呂師父龍獅團」、台中的「大鵬龍獅戰鼓團」、「台灣藝權龍獅體育會」，以及來自南台灣的「動魄武集戰鼓醒獅團」等，預料將掀起最激烈的王者對決。

今年推出「新北幣」優惠券活動，民眾只要到現場完成粉絲專業追蹤任務，即可透過手機領取每人100元新北幣優惠券，可於園遊會攤位使用，活動現場將延續廣受歡迎的「獅在有趣」系列體驗，包括創意獅頭DIY、絹印袋你玩DIY、文創市集、美食餐車與親子舞獅互動等，帶給大小朋友滿滿驚喜。從小朋友親手打造專屬獅頭，到家庭同樂的舞獅體驗，每一個細節都希望讓民眾深刻感受舞獅文化的熱情與趣味。活動當天，財團法人新北市泰山巖準備1,000碗平安餐，免費發送給現場民眾，象徵祈求大家平安健康、事事順利。

活動最後安排「看舞獅‧抽大獎」橋段，只要完成指定任務即可獲得抽獎券，有機會將 Apple iPad Air、AirPods Pro 及行動電源等豐富好禮帶回家，從緊張刺激的比賽到趣味互動活動，場場精采、驚喜不斷。

盛大的遶境活動也將在11月7日登場，屆時大花獅與參賽獅團將共同參與拜壽祈福，展現泰山人對祖師爺的敬仰與信仰力量。

圖：泰山太鼓團精湛鼓藝開場，響應泰山一年一度盛事。新北市泰山區公所誠摯邀請市民朋友，11月1日一起相揪來泰山體育館，參與這場結合傳統文化、科技互動與全民同樂的文化盛會。舞獅不只是表演，更是泰山人的文化精神、歷史傳承與共同驕傲，錯過今年的獅王爭霸賽，就等於錯過全台舞獅界最盛大的年度盛事！活動詳情請洽新北市泰山獅王文化節臉書https://www.facebook.com/taishanlionking/?locale=zh_TW

此篇文章最開始出處為: 獅王之戰：決戰泰山 11月1日 決戰新北市泰山體育館見證最強舞獅傳奇


title: 王勝偉 林智勝 穿上「回家得分」T恤 關懷盃花蓮開打守護原鄉棒球夢

taiwan-subdivisions: 花蓮 花蓮縣

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墨新聞｜記者梁偉華／台北報導

王勝偉(左)林智勝(右) 穿上「回家得分」T恤、預告關懷盃花蓮開打。 照片提供：台灣原住民族棒球發展協會

台灣原住民族棒球運動發展協會簡稱原棒協，長年在台灣棒球生態系中扮演基礎支持者的角色，特別是在原住民族地區的青少年培育上付出心力。從交通補助、裝備汰換、基層教練連結，到青年球員升學、旅外轉銜與心理培力，協會投入的不是短暫資源，而是一條貫穿孩子成長歷程的陪伴線。原棒協亦於花蓮遭受颱風侵襲後第一時間與原鄉地區教練聯繫，關心教練與球員平安並彙整受災情形。從各校回饋可見，部分原鄉訓練場域受損嚴重，出現場地受淹與紅土流失，器材室也因受潮而影響使用。原棒協理事長王勝偉表示，協會已同步盤點修繕與物資需求，將持續整合社會資源，協助原鄉球隊儘速恢復訓練環境

大師兄林智勝號召球員穿上「The Future Starts Now」Ｔ恤支援關懷盃。） 照片提供：台灣原住民族棒球發展協會

由原棒協所推動的「關懷盃」今年來到第32屆，早已成為原民棒球文化中的重要傳承場域。許多中華隊成員與職棒球員都在青少年時期參與過關懷盃，每年完成球季後，旅外與職棒球員都會回到部落，重新站上最初的球場，把記憶裡的力量交回給下一個世代。對原棒協而言，「回家」不是形式，而是棒球養分回到土壤，讓更多孩子相信自己也能踏上更遠的道路。今年的關懷盃也將於 11月28日至12月1日 在花蓮縣內九個棒壘球場舉行。原棒協理事長王勝偉表示，這不僅是一場比賽，更是一條能讓孩子「看見自己未來」的回家路！

大師兄林智勝穿上「回家得分｜The Future Starts Now」Ｔ恤呼籲球迷支持原棒協商品計畫。 照片提供：台灣原住民族棒球發展協會

原棒協現任理事長王勝偉與大家永遠的大師兄林智勝更是號召眾多球員一起穿上「回家得分｜The Future Starts Now」Ｔ恤呼籲球迷支持原棒協商品計畫，讓大眾透過支持商品的形式，建立更穩定且可長期推進的資源循環機制，將支持回饋金投入於偏鄉球場修復、球具升級與運動心理培力等面向。

味全龍的林子昱、張政禹、瑪仕革斯,富邦悍將的申皓瑋、林栚呈、張進德、董子恩、樂天桃猿的余德龍、林承飛、馬傑森等球員也都率先穿上雙色Ｔ恤陸續拍攝影片獻出愛心，日後亦會有更多名人與各球隊球員加入分享，支援偏鄉孩子。

原棒協現任理事長王勝偉表示由原棒協所推動的「關懷盃」今年來到第32屆十分有意義。 照片提供：台灣原住民族棒球發展協會

本次公益商品計畫並非以募款為核心，而是以「可被持續參與」的方式設計。每件商品皆含固定支持回饋金，透明且可追蹤，將全數投入原棒協既有與後續擴展的偏鄉棒球計畫中，使支持能夠轉化為真正長期的力量。

參與本次計畫的夥伴包含：Taiwolf、Fantimate、大橡科技、小國山海、力森生醫與設計師 Boyea Lai 等單位，皆以不同形式與角色並肩協作，共同推進偏鄉棒球的永續發展。

未來，相關商品資訊與支持回饋金運用狀況，亦將於原棒協官網和Fantimate平台陸續公開。

原棒協理事長王勝偉(左)呼籲大家支持守護原鄉棒球計劃。 照片提供：台灣原住民族棒球發展協會

原棒協也誠摯邀請球迷與社會大眾，在支持商品之餘也能親自走進球場，與孩子們站在同一片土地上看見他們的努力與成長。回家得分，The Future Starts Now!這些孩子不僅是未來的棒球種子，更可能是未來的中華隊成員，讓我們不僅是支持商品，更跟球員一樣穿上它們走進球場、走進今年的花蓮關懷盃，這亦將會是對孩子們最實質的支持！

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此篇文章最開始出處為: 王勝偉 林智勝 穿上「回家得分」T恤 關懷盃花蓮開打守護原鄉棒球夢


title: 新北停車場11/1啟用     板橋合安一路機車場增122格、新莊建國段汽車場增39格     歡迎多加利用

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記者黃俊育 / 新北報導

為提供優質停車空間與服務，板橋區合安一路機車停車場及新莊區建國段汽車停車場將於11月1日起正式營運，分別提供122格機車停車位及39格汽車停車位，歡迎有停車需求的市民朋友多加使用。

交通局停車管理科長吳清哲指出，位於板橋區浮洲合宜住宅對面的合安一路機車停車場，由交通局委託專業停車場經營業者規劃了122格機車停車位，同時建置智慧停管設備和24小時全天候監控管理，提供機車族方便又安心的停車空間。

▲新莊區建國段臨時平面停車場。(圖/新北市交通局 提供)

另外，位於新莊區建國一路162號對面的建國段平面停車場計可提供39格汽車停車位，除設置智慧停管設備及遠端監視設備，更提供多元繳費系統，可紓解周邊美式大賣場及商辦大樓停車需求，提供車主安全、便利的停車體驗。

交通局表示，板橋區合安一路機車停車場收費方式為當日每次10元，每月200元，有月票需求的車主可電洽:(02)27057716辦理；新莊區建國段汽車停車場僅提供臨停每小時20元，歡迎板橋及新莊在地有停車需求的民眾多加利用。

taiwan-subdivisions: 新莊 新北 板橋 板橋區 新莊區 新北市


title: 安心慶祝萬聖節     新北經發局抽查應景商品     80件標示不合格遭下架     要求業者限期改善

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記者黃俊育 / 新北報導

隨著萬聖節腳步接近，各家業者紛紛推出相關萬聖節應景商品供民眾選購。為使民眾安心購買，新北市政府經濟發展局特別啟動萬聖節商品專案抽查，針對轄內商家共抽查400件商品，其中80件標示不合格，已要求立即下架並限期改善。經發局也提醒消費者，購買萬聖節應景商品時除了比較外觀和價格，更要確認標示是否完整，才能安心慶祝萬聖節。

經發局長盛筱蓉表示，市售萬聖節應景商品種類多元，包含提籃、袋包、飾品、玩具等，不少消費者只看款式或價格，忽略商品是否有完整標示。依規定，萬聖節造型提籃、袋包、飾品等商品須符合「商品標示法」，而裝扮玩具則要遵循「玩具商品標示基準」規範。盛局長強調，商品標示完整與否關係到消費者權益，呼籲業者務必依法標示，消費者也應慎選標示完整的商品。

經發局進一步分析，本次專案總計抽查400件商品，其中80件標示不合格，不合格主因為商品本身未有任何中文標示，經發局在此提醒，市售常見萬聖節造型提籃、袋包、飾品等商品應標示「商品名稱、製造商或進口商 (名稱、地址、電話)、原產地、主要成份或材料、製造年月、淨重、容量、數量或度量」等資訊；玩具類商品應標示「商品名稱、製造商或進口商 (名稱、地址、電話)、原產地、主要成份或材料、適用之年齡、使用方法或注意事項、警告標示」等資訊。針對本次抽查標示不合格商品，經發局已依「商品標示法」、「玩具商品標示基準」等規定，立即要求業者下架並限期改善，逾期未改善者，將依法裁處新臺幣2萬元以上至20萬元以下罰鍰，嚴重者將公告業者名稱。

經發局再次呼籲，商品標示是商品的身分證，民眾在購買商品時，應留意商品是否有完整中文標示，拒絕購買來路不明、標示不全商品，保障自身權益。

taiwan-subdivisions: 新北 新北市


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記者黃俊育 / 新北報導

淡水古蹟博物館於今年6月與馬偕紀念醫院簽署合作備忘錄（Memorandum of Understanding，MOU），共同推動失智友善三大特色處方，目前已接待過近50位失智長者，成效良好。另將在10/31辦理成果發表會，而將捷金鬱金香酒店率先響應活動，發表會當日憑處方箋可免費換1杯期間限定飲料，攜手擴大失智友善網絡。

新北市立淡水古蹟博物館與台灣基督長老教會馬偕醫療財團法人馬偕紀念醫院將於10/31（五）13：00～16：00在前清淡水關稅務司官邸（小白宮）共同舉辦「動物輔療成果發表會」，當日除了有淡水區正德里的長者走秀、治療犬外，還有免費健康檢測服務、行動博物館等攤位，歡迎有興趣的人前來參與。另外，將捷金鬱金香酒店率先響應活動，發表會當日憑馬偕紀念醫院失智處方箋即可免費兌換1杯期間限定飲料，未來至酒店河畔餐廳用餐可享88折優惠，持續支持推廣失智友善環境。

▲淡古與馬偕紀念醫院將於10/31在小白宮共同舉辦「動物輔療成果發表會」，將捷金鬱金香酒店率先響應活動，支持推廣失智友善環境。(圖/新北市立淡水古蹟博物館 提供)

淡水古蹟博物館長蔡美治表示，博物館作為地方資源，具社會服務與發展的功能，經管的古蹟數量眾多且多元，包括洋樓、日式街屋及閩式建築，承載百年歷史與生活記憶，有利於推動文化平權相關服務，對象包括身心障礙、高齡及失智長者，並持續與馬偕紀念醫院合力推動三大特色處方，長者可持醫師開立的處方箋免費參觀11座古蹟，若完成指定體驗活動可再獲紀念小物。為擴大失智友善網絡，特別邀請將捷金鬱金香酒店加入共同營造失智友善環境的行列，期盼藉此拋磚引玉，帶動更多單位響應參與。

馬偕紀念醫院表示，今年6月與淡古簽署備忘錄後，已開出近10張處方箋，附設的新北市私立淡水北海岸社區長照機構也時常安排長者走進古蹟，這次特別規劃在小白宮辦理成果發表會，將由治療犬協助長者走秀，同時提供情緒支持，另外活動也有安排健檢和失智症的諮詢服務，推薦有需要的人多多利用。酒店總經理紀維綺表示，淡水作為觀光重鎮，同時也是許多長者生活的家鄉，此次希望透過跨域合作，結合醫療、文化與觀光能量，讓旅宿空間不僅是休憩之地，更成為失智友善交流的平臺。

taiwan-subdivisions: 淡水 新北市 淡水區 新北

title: 擴大失智友善網絡     淡水古蹟博物館10/31辦成果發表會     將捷金鬱金香酒店率先響應


taiwan-subdivisions: 三重 新北市 新北

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記者黃俊育 / 新北報導

以流動藝術搭配脈輪療癒為主題的酒墨藝術展《Agape 當我成為愛本身》，即日起在空軍三重一村「小雅文房」登場，由藝術家張愛維（Amy Chang）策展，以「愛自己、愛他人」為核心理念，用酒精墨水為媒材，帶來色彩能量與靜心療癒，展期至11月16日（日），期間亦將開設多場療癒創作體驗課程，歡迎踴躍參加。

▲藝術家張愛維（Amy Chang）以「愛自己、愛他人」為核心理念策展《Agape 當我成為愛本身》，用酒精墨水為媒材，帶來色彩能量與靜心療癒。(圖/新北市文化局 提供)

新北市文化局表示，文化局致力於保存眷村歷史、活化老屋空間，同時也提供年輕創作者實踐夢想的展演平臺，本次展覽地點「小雅文房」位於歲月書屋2樓，是空軍三重一村園區中的特色進駐品牌之一，結合藝術、創作與生活美學。藝術家張愛維以眷村為背景，開啟關於自我對話與情緒釋放的藝術歷程，打造一處充滿溫柔與靈性的藝術場域，別具意義。

▲以流動藝術搭配脈輪療癒為主題的酒墨藝術展《Agape 當我成為愛本身》，即日起在空軍三重一村「小雅文房」登場。(圖/新北市文化局 提供)

藝術家張愛維表示，《Agape》一詞源於希臘文，意指「無條件的愛」，展覽作品以酒精墨水為主要媒材，運用色彩暈染、堆疊與自然流動的形式，象徵心念的轉化與情緒的流動。這次展出的每件作品，都是與情緒共處、轉化後留下的軌跡，希望透過創作與觀者對話。

展期間，藝術家推出「酒精墨水創作體驗工作坊」，課程費用為每人1,800元，三人即可成班，體驗課程無需繪畫基礎，適合各年齡層參與，課後還有「脈輪療癒抽卡靜心時段」，透過引導式放鬆、冥想與能量解讀，協助參與者釋放累積情緒。活動採事先報名(https://forms.gle/P7A81u6VGQnpsuiT9)，更多資訊可至空軍三重一村粉絲頁(https://www.facebook.com/militaryavillage)查詢。

title: 流動藝術探索愛     張愛維酒墨藝術展《Agape》空軍三重一村展出至11/16     期間開設療癒創作課程


title: 新北銀色知悠生中心成果發表     活動移師貢寮福隆     象徵服務擴展與偏區長者共榮共好

taiwan-subdivisions: 新北 貢寮 新豐 貢寮區 新北市 新莊 成功

countries: 台灣 加拿大

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記者黃俊育 / 新北報導

新北市社會局於27日假貢寮福隆青少年活動中心舉行銀色知悠生蒙特梭利中心服務成果發表會。銀色知悠生蒙特梭利中心原設在新莊據點，這次特別移師至貢寮福隆社區關懷據點，象徵著培力成果的延伸與擴展，希望在地深耕，以服務偏區長者，與福隆共榮共好。

▲90歲的吳蕊阿嬤學習手沖咖啡 重拾對生活的熱愛。(圖/新北市社會局 提供)

社會局專門委員徐綺櫻表示，新北市自108年12月起，即委託社團法人台灣認知功能促進協會，在新莊新豐活動中心四樓打造銀色知悠生─蒙特梭利中心，引進加拿大蒙特梭利「認知悠能」失智症照顧模式，並藉由培訓輔導員進入據點協助推動，這次特別到福隆與據點長輩交流，並帶入新的照護觀念。她引用協會理事長甄瑞興的理念：「不要在乎長輩已失去的，而是要在乎他還擁有的！」

▲蔡陳玉桃阿嬤（右）將自己栽培的花草化為花草茶，請據點長輩飲用。(圖/新北市社會局 提供)

協會秘書長黃慕仁表示，中心導入「認知悠能」的概念，結合專業輔導與環境設計，不僅成功促進了長者歸屬感，更讓新北長者體驗到全新的生活與成長契機，實踐了「人生的意義在於有意義的人生」。協會主任林於諍補充說，迄今已培訓1,433人次參與認知悠能課程，並成功將此概念導入48個據點，覆蓋新北市21區，培育出更多專業照顧人才。

▲新北市銀色知悠生蒙特梭利中心到貢寮分享。(圖/新北市社會局 提供)

成果發表會規劃五大主題展區，生動呈現長輩們從「被照顧者」轉變為「生活領航者」。其中銀髮咖啡師吳蕊阿嬤用一杯杯親手沖煮的咖啡，沖煮出她對生活的熱愛與品味。農務食農專家蔡陳玉桃阿嬤則將一生的農務智慧化為食農課程，感受豐收的喜悅。這些展區不僅是他們生命故事的縮影，更彰顯了長輩們堅韌與成長的力量。

貢寮區長柯建輝、貢寮區福隆里長吳憲章等人到場與長輩互動。貢寮福隆社區關懷據點主任周雅蘋表示，在導入認知悠能與個別化評估後，看見長輩們的具體轉變，從最初的陌生到現在熱情參與，不僅認知功能顯著提升，更重拾了對生活的樂趣。


title: 新店錦繡碧、瑤擋土牆監測點數值穩定     但泥沙局部沖刷     市府緊急撤離5戶、累積撤離136人

taiwan-subdivisions: 新店 新北市 新店區 新北

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記者黃俊育 / 新北報導

受到東北季風影響，新北市連日強降雨勢未歇，新北市政府嚴密監控新店區錦繡、碧瑤山莊間坍塌的擋土牆，目前現場3個監測點數值穩定，因夜間雨勢過大，造成雨水滲入，泥沙局部沖刷至民宅周圍，為安全考量，(28)日清晨5點擴大預防性撤離共5戶、19人，目前已撤離54戶、136人，以確保市民生命財產安全。

▲工務局持續進行搶災工程，邊坡覆蓋土方與帆布，減少雨水滲入擋土牆。(圖/新北市工務局 提供)

工務局長馮兆麟指示搶災團隊做好整備及應變資源。馮兆麟表示，今日會在擋土牆上方接設水管引流，邊坡也覆蓋土方與帆布，減少雨水滲入擋土牆，並利用雨間隙空檔加速邊坡搶災工程。市府掌握天候及監測數值變化，一切以社區居民安全為優先，提早積極應對，守護民眾家園安全。

▲大地技師公會技師芮嘉航獲報通知，清晨趕赴現場監控社區擋土牆及邊坡變化。(圖/新北市工務局 提供)

工務局調配人力與機具今日持續進行降土壓清坡的作業，技師公會全力協助搶災，大地技師公會技師芮嘉航及新北土木技師公會丘達昌理事長在清晨5點接獲通知立即到場監控環境變化。

10月25日新店錦繡、碧瑤社區間的擋土牆發生坍塌，新北市政府立即啟動預防性撤離作業，到目前為止撤離人數共有54戶、136人，市府災害應變中心前進指揮所持續開設，由工務局、消防局及新店區公所相關單位輪值，隨時提供給予住戶協助。


taiwan-subdivisions: 新北市 新北 東勢 萬里區 平溪區 成功

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記者黃俊育 / 新北報導

新北市環保局(28)日公布「114年環境教育獎」得主，包含個人、團體、社區、民營事業、學校及機關等6個組別，共15組優秀單位及個人獲獎。由環保局副局長陳美玲出席頒獎，除了肯定獲獎者對環境教育推動的付出與成就，後續選出7組單位將代表新北市角逐第10屆國家環境教育獎，爭取最高榮譽。

陳美玲表示，本次獲獎單位皆以各種多元創新方式推動環境教育，除了以「全球視野、在地思維」帶領社區、民眾、學校、企業員工等共同守護環境，更透過實際行動，為永續發展盡一份力。

個人組特優獎由「鹿角溪溼地小小水環境巡守隊-胡秀芳隊長」獲得。胡隊長帶領巡守隊定期在鹿角溪人工濕地進行水質檢測、生態觀察以及環境清理工作，並引導隊員親近與認識濕地，培養解說生態的能力。胡隊長分享多年的心路歷程：因為接觸，所以了解；因為了解，所以關懷；因為關懷，所以行動；因為行動，所以看見；因為看見，所以相信。

團體組特優獎「社團法人台灣千里步道協會」成立將邁入20周年，推動「手作步道」，以環境友善工法取代水泥工程，將傳統修路工藝結合志工服務與環境教育，重新建構社會共好價值觀。周聖心執行長表示：協會將秉持初衷，持續投入國家綠道串聯與建置手作步道、公民科學家培訓、生態綠領倡議及國際交流等實踐與創新，為永續環境盡一份心力。

社區組特優獎「新北市平溪區紫東社區發展協會」曾獲金牌農村肯定，以「紫東友善互助生活再現、農村健康自然有機生產、再生綠色生態展翅飛翔」三面向，逐步實踐永續。在110年承租廢棄近20年的平溪國小東勢分班，將廢棄教室打造成教室咖啡館、長者共餐空間及生態走讀的據點，不僅成功復育極危物種艷紅鹿子百合，更成為知名賞螢地與環境教育基地，落實「生態生活中，工作在紫東」的發展理念。李明宏理事長表示，這份榮耀屬於所有齊心協力的社區居民與夥伴們。

學校組特優獎「萬里區野柳國民小學」以永續海洋為核心，透過環境營造、課程發展及社區合作，積極推動環境教育，鼓勵學生以生態觀察、探索思辨等策略，深化學童與在地環境及生活的連結。邱華璋校長表示：得獎不只是肯定，更激勵我們持續創新教學、深化實踐，讓環境教育不只在校園內發芽，更能擴散到社區，引領更多人一同守護地球，邁向永續。

機關組特優獎「新北市立十三行博物館」是北台灣唯一以考古為主題的博物館，以「全球視野、鑑古知今、生態永續」為願景，致力建構尊重生態、傳承文化、實踐永續的社會，今年更率先發表《2025-2030永續計畫書》，為新北市首座完整揭示永續發展藍圖的博物館，為2050淨零排放目標開創嶄新願景。羅珮瑄館長分享：十三行博物館將以2025年達成淨零減碳為階段目標，持續響應市府永續政策。

民營事業組特優獎「新空間國際股份有限公司」自95年起營運管理野柳地質公園，秉持非以商業利益為優先，落實「保育、學術優先、觀光國際化、永續野柳」經營願景，完善地質公園「地景保育、環境教育、地景旅遊、社區參與」的四大核心價值。積極連結國內13個地質公園夥伴的平台，進行學術交流、共同行銷，並以實際行動積極復育金花石蒜、黃心柿及鐵炮百合等台灣原生植物。洪千媚企劃組長說明：未來將結合多元資源，將環境素養融入民眾生活，打造有溫度、有記憶的學習體驗。

環保局強調，新北市將透過環境教育持續與民眾互動，期能引領大眾探索環境議題與倫理，進而付諸行動，一同守護環境，邁向永續。

title: 新北環境教育獎15組得主出爐     7組單位將代表新北市參賽


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Rockwell Automation 推出 FactoryTalk Design Workbench，建置微型控制系統的免費軟體工具更智慧、更快速

2025-10-28

新軟體簡化 Micro800控制器的程式設計與配置

威斯康辛州密爾瓦基2025年10月28日 /美通社/ —  Rockwell Automation launches FactoryTalk Design Workbench, a free software tool for building micro control systems smarter and faster

FactoryTalk Design Workbench 讓機器製造商和製造商可以在小巧、獨立的系統上作業，運用一致性與高效率的方式來開發自動化解決方案。包裝、水和廢水、農業和物料搬運處理等公司通常面臨較長的開發週期、分散的工具以及有限的彈性。新軟體可簡化程式設計到部署的過程，同時包辦支援多個裝置以簡化系統管理。

第 1 版功能的主要功能包括：

先進的設計環境，提供與 Logix 相同的體驗，加快上手速度提升下載速度與線上工作流程，效率更出色針對 Micro810® 與新型 Micro800 Lx0E 控制器的多裝置支援，可同時輕鬆存取多個控制器，簡化故障檢測

「FactoryTalk Design Workbench 是我們為微型控制系統開發的新世代設計環境，為 Rockwell Automation 產品的使用者提供高生產力、更可靠、更熟悉的體驗，」Rockwell Automation 產品經理 Wan Shan Loo 表示。「客戶需要直觀又易於使用的軟體，而 FactoryTalk Design Workbench 軟體正是因應這樣的要求而生。支援 Micro800 控制器和可擴充的架構，可簡化工作流程，並奠定未來更廣泛裝置整合的基礎。」

FactoryTalk Design Workbench 軟體現在可以從 Rockwell 的產品配置與下載中心（PCDC） 取得。我們計劃未來的版本會支援 Micro800 以外的控制器，且預計每年更新。

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關於 Rockwell AutomationRockwell Automation, Inc.（NYSE：ROK）為工業自動化和數位轉型的全球領導品牌。我們結合人們的想像力與技術潛力，開創人類的無限可能性，讓這個世界變得更有效率且更符合永續發展。Rockwell Automation 總部位於威斯康辛州密爾瓦基，截至 2024 會計年度末，約有 27,000 名員工，為 100 多個國家/地區的客戶提供服務。如需進一步瞭解我們如何將 The Connected Enterprise® 導入工業生產的每個發展階段，請參考 www.rockwellautomation.com。


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GLOBAL PROJECT: Underseas cables ‘are the nervous system of democratic connectivity,’ which is under stress, Member of the European Parliament Rihards Kols said

The government yesterday launched an initiative to promote global cooperation on improved security of undersea cables, following reported disruptions of such cables near Taiwan and around the world.

The Management Initiative on International Undersea Cables aims to “bring together stakeholders, align standards, promote best practices and turn shared concerns into beneficial cooperation,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said at a seminar in Taipei.

The project would be known as “RISK,” an acronym for risk mitigation, information sharing, systemic reform and knowledge building, he said at the seminar, titled “Taiwan-Europe Subsea Cable Security Cooperation Forum.”

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, left, and Member of the European Parliament Rihards Kols attend the inauguration of the RISK Management Initiative on International Undersea Cables in Taipei yesterday. Photo: Chen Yi-kuan, Taipei Times

Taiwan sits at a vital junction on the global communications map, with several major international undersea cables passing through or near the nation, but it has repeatedly experienced the consequences of cable disruptions in instances where local authorities have found damage to cables connecting its outlying islands, Lin said.

“These experiences have taught us an important lesson: Resilience cannot be taken for granted. It must be built through planning, implementation and cooperation,” he said, adding that this is why Taiwan is launching the initiative.

“This is not a national project, but rather a global partnership,” Lin said, calling on stakeholders around the world to join the initiative.

The project is “an open, inclusive and collaborative platform” to secure a future “where data flows freely and securely, where no nation is left behind and where connectivity is treated as a public good, not a geopolitical weapon,” he said.

At the seminar, Member of the European Parliament Rihards Kols said that there are more than 600 operational or planned cables worldwide, stretching nearly 1.5 million kilometers.

“These are not just lines of data. They are the nervous system of democratic connectivity,” which is under stress, Kols said.

Since 2023, there have been 12 separate incidents that affected energy lines and undersea cables across the Baltic region, he said, adding that he believed they were “acts of sabotage.”

Taiwan sits at a vital juncture of the Indo-Pacific region’s digital infrastructure and is a strategic hub for global connectivity, said Kols, who is from Latvia.

“Taiwan knows better than most what it means to be targeted with persistent pressure — economic, digital, narrative and also physical — which is why Taiwan’s experience matters and why Taiwan’s voice must be part of this global conversation,” he said.

At a news conference afterward, Kols suggested that the EU and Taiwan could cooperate in making use of drone technologies to monitor undersea cables.

The RISK initiative is to become a “natural base for cooperation, be it research innovation, be it the exchange of best practices,” he said.

He also noted the “Readiness 2030” strategic defense initiative proposed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in March, aimed at enhancing the EU’s military capabilities.

The initiative is also inviting “trusted partners” to engage with the defense industry in Europe to build core projects and research, Kols said.

“I think this is a place where Taiwan really can step forward,” he said.

Despite its relatively small size, Taiwan is the 13th-largest trading partner for the EU, he said, adding that “above all, it’s a trusted partner that we can rely upon.”

The half-day seminar was organized by the Taipei-based Research Institute for Democracy Society and Emerging Technology, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Formosa Club, a Taiwan-friendly cross-party group of European legislators.

title: Taiwan unveils undersea cable security initiative


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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi yesterday lavished US President Donald Trump with praise and vows of a “golden age” of ties on his visit to Tokyo, before inking a deal with Washington aimed at securing critical minerals.

Takaichi — Japan’s first female prime minister — pulled out all the stops for Trump in her opening test on the international stage and even announced that she would nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize, the White House said.

Trump has become increasingly focused on the Nobel since his return to power in January and claims to have ended several conflicts around the world, a role that experts downplay.

US President Donald Trump, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrive on board the USS George Washington aircraft carrier at the US naval base in Yokosuka, Japan, yesterday. Photo: AFP

In return for Takaichi’s plaudits, Trump, who was meeting the conservative prime minister for the first time on an Asia tour that aims for a deal with China, said Washington was an ally of the “strongest level.”

“It’s a great honor to be with you, especially so early in what will be, I think, one of the greatest prime ministers,” Trump told Takaichi at the Akasaka Palace state guest house.

Takaichi praised Trump’s efforts toward a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, and his “unprecedented historic achievement” of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

She also gifted him a golf bag signed by star player Hideki Matsuyama and a putter belonging to assassinated former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who had a close personal relationship with Trump, the White House said.

“I would like to realize a new golden age of the Japan-US alliance, where both Japan and the United States will become stronger and also more prosperous,” Takaichi said.

Speaking later alongside Trump on board the USS George Washington near Tokyo, Takaichi told a crowd of hundreds of sailors that she was “committed to fundamentally reinforce” Japan’s defense capabilities, adding that her nation faces “unprecedented” security dangers.

Trump, who came to the stage pumping his fist, waving and clapping as the audience cheered, said he had approved the first batch of missiles to be delivered to Japan’s Self-Defense Forces for their F-35 jets and they would arrive this week.

He also said that the US was going to be working with Japan on “making ships,” as US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to boost cooperation in shipbuilding.

China dominates the global shipbuilding industry.

The two sides earlier signed an agreement aimed at “achieving resilience and security of critical minerals and rare earths supply chains,” a statement said.

Beijing this month announced sweeping restrictions on the rare earths industry, prompting Trump to threaten 100 percent tariffs on imports from China in retaliation.

title: Takaichi vows ‘golden age’ of ties with the US


people: 習近平 林佳龍 卓榮泰

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US policy toward Taiwan unchanged, US official says

US policy toward Taiwan “has not changed one bit,” a senior US Department of State official said yesterday, as US President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) in South Korea.

Regarding Taiwan, the official said that US policy “hasn’t changed one bit” and remains anchored in the Taiwan Relations Act, the three communiques, and the six assurances.

The official made the comment to Reuters ahead of the expected meeting at the APEC Leaders’ Summit in South Korea, which begins on Friday.

Separately in Washington, former US representative Mike Gallagher at a roundtable on Monday told Taiwanese reporters that the US would not use Taiwan as a bargaining chip in tariff negotiations with China.

Gallagher said he could not sense any inclination or interest in the US to use Taiwan in a “great bargain” with China.

Elected US officials at the highest level must continually explain to the public Taiwan’s importance to the US and that it is in the US’ self-interest to assist with its defense, he said.

The adage “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” does not apply to Taiwan, as taking over Taiwan is only a stepping stone to China’s ambitions to dominate the region, if not the world, he added.

Taiwan has a key role to play in exposing China’s bid to achieve “unification” via methods other than war, Gallagher said, adding that Taiwan has more experience than any free nation in the world in dealing with foreign meddling.

Every Taiwanese official from the president to the digital affairs minister should let the world know of Beijing’s interference into Taiwan’s domestic affairs, he said.

Xi prefers to enjoy the fruits of war without fighting and his most favored strategic option is taking over Taiwan by political and ideological warfare rather than military means, he added.

Gallagher said that the prospect that Xi is aiming to take control of Taiwan without war is the one that most worries him.

Taiwan plays a hugely important role in telling the world about its modern history, and the US has a responsibility to listen and respond to that voice, he said.

The US’ commitment to assisting Taiwan in defending itself is a bipartisan consensus and both parties support Taiwan’s efforts to bolster its defensive capabilities by adopting a porcupine strategy, he added.

In Taipei yesterday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said he was not worried that Trump would “abandon” Taiwan when meeting with Xi.

The fear in Taipei is that the Trump-Xi meeting this week could see some sort of “selling out” of Taiwan’s interests by Trump.

Asked whether he was worried Trump would “abandon” Taiwan at the Xi talks, Lin told reporters: “No, because Taiwan-US relations are very stable.”

“No matter whether on security, trade and business or other areas, there is close cooperation,” he said.

Taking lawmakers’ questions later yesterday, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said that Taiwan and the US share common international interests.

“There should not be any missteps in the course of the negotiations. That is our expectation,” Cho said.

Asked by a legislator whether Taiwan would be “sold out” at the Trump-Xi meeting, Cho said: “How could that be? Who would sell out Taiwan?”


title: Cost of visiting a medical center could rise: official

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By Chiu Chih-jou and Jonathan Chin / Staff reporter, with staff writer and CNA

National Health Insurance outpatient co-payments for people visiting large hospitals for minor health issues without a referral could increase significantly later next year, an official said yesterday.

A proposal to raise the nonreferred co-payment at medical centers to NT$1,200 (US$39.18), from NT$420 is regarded as a “last resort” to reserve larger medical centers for critical and complex cases, National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) Medical Affairs Department Director Liu Lin-i (劉林義) said.

The proposed hike would amount to half of the average insurance reimbursement for a medical center outpatient visit, which is about NT$2,400, Liu said.

The National Health Insurance logo is pictured in Taipei in an undated photograph. Photo: Taipei Times

Liu said that an assessment on whether to increase the co-payment would be conducted in July next year, but only if a review determines the “reimbursement cap” measure fails to ease outpatient visits at medical centers in the first half of the year.

Introduced incrementally by region this year, the measure caps insurance reimbursement for outpatient services, aiming to limit resources hospitals dedicate to minor health issues and to reinforce the tiered healthcare system, the agency said.

Under this measure, a medical center’s reimbursement for outpatient services is capped at 55 percent of the institution’s total revenue, Liu said.

The agency hopes to further lower this percentage, pending negotiations with the medical community, he said, adding that it would allow a six-month trial period to assess whether the measure produces the desired results.

Large hospitals should prioritize treating critical illnesses, and injuries and specialist therapies, including chemotherapy, radiation and outpatient parental anti-microbial therapies, he said, adding that treating severe diseases is the best use of medical centers.

The NHIA would accompany the prioritized medicine initiative’s rollout with a public information campaign to prompt Taiwanese into voluntarily complying with government policy, he said.


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LIKELY TO LINGER: The hurricane was creeping along at human walking pace, meaning there would be no quick relief once it hits, the Red Cross said

Hurricane Melissa yesterday was only hours away from expected landfall on Jamaica, bringing devastating flooding and winds that officials warn would smash the small Caribbean nation’s infrastructure.

Evacuations were under way as the slow-moving Category 5 storm — potentially the biggest ever to hit Jamaica — crept forward.

Four deaths — three in Jamaica and one in Haiti — had already been blamed on the deteriorating conditions, but officials were concerned that many people were ignoring pleas to get to safety.

A man wearing a protective suit cycles on a street in Kingston, Jamaica, on Monday as Hurricane Melissa approached. Photo: Reuters

In the worst-hit areas, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said: “I don’t believe there is any infrastructure within this region that could withstand a Category 5 storm.”

“For Jamaica it will be the storm of the century so far,” Anne-Claire Fontan of the World Meteorological Organization said.

The US National Hurricane Center earlier yesterday reported that Melissa was about 185km from the Jamaican capital, Kingston, reaching maximum wind speed of 280kph.

A surging ocean, together with torrential rainfall, would likely trigger deadly floods, but officials were worried that many had refused to heed evacuation calls.

Jamaican Minister for Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie late on Monday said that many of the island’s 880-odd shelters remained empty.

“I want to urge persons ... to get to high ground as quickly as possible,” he said.

Roy Brown, a plumber and tiler, said that he had had bad experiences in government shelters during previous hurricanes and was “not moving.”

“I don’t believe I can run from death,” Brown said.

Melissa was forecast to reach the nearby eastern end of impoverished Cuba late yesterday after pummeling Jamaica.

The Jamaican Red Cross, which was distributing drinking water and hygiene kits ahead of infrastructure disruptions, said Melissa’s “slow nature” made the anxiety worse.

The hurricane was creeping along at human walking pace, meaning there would be no quick relief once it hits, likely lingering over the tropical island renowned for tourism, sprint star Usain Bolt and reggae.

“You anticipate that maybe within four hours it would be gone ... but Melissa is not looking like that,” Red Cross spokesperson Esther Pinnock said.

Up to 1m of rainfall was forecast, with flash flooding and landslides also expected in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Cuba.

There were fears that Melissa would wreak devastation on a par with historic hurricanes, including 2017’s Maria or 2005’s Katrina, which left indelible impacts on Puerto Rico and the US city of New Orleans respectively.

Scientists say human-driven climate change has exacerbated massive storms, increasing their frequency.

Meteorologist Kerry Emanuel said global warming was causing more storms to rapidly intensify as Melissa did, raising the potential for enormous rains.

title: Hurricane set to hit Jamaica and smash its infrastructure


people: 蘇貞昌 蕭美琴

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‘LONG-ARM JURISDICTION’: The CCP has no jurisdiction over Taiwan, and its so-called laws and regulations have no binding force on Taiwanese, the MAC said

The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) yesterday condemned China’s attempt to assert jurisdiction over Taiwan, after Chinese authorities launched an investigation into Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Puma Shen (沈柏洋) for “secession.”

Shen and United Microelectronics Corp founder Robert Tsao (曹興誠) were last year added to Beijing’s list of so-called “die-hard Taiwanese independence activists,” which also includes former premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴).

In June, Shen’s father’s business was also placed on a sanctions list as punishment for “supporting Taiwanese independence.”

Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Puma Shen speaks to reporters at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei in an undated photograph. Photo: Taipei Times

Chinese state-run China Central Television yesterday reported that the Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau had launched an investigation into Shen for “engaging in activities that undermine national unity” through the establishment of Kuma Academy, which it labeled a “separatist organization.”

The bureau also encouraged the public to report tips, saying that it would keep the identities of whistle-blowers confidential.

“The Chinese Communist Party [CCP] has crossed the line by using its internal laws to build a criminal case against one of our legislators,” the MAC said in a statement. “The CCP has absolutely no jurisdiction over Taiwan, and its so-called laws and regulations have no binding force on Taiwanese.”

“Under the Republic of China [ROC] Constitution, Taiwanese have inalienable freedom and rights. However, the CCP seeks to impose cross-border persecution under the guise of punishing ‘pro-Taiwanese independence advocates.’ Its goal is to divide and threaten Taiwan, but it would surely fail,” it said.

Taiwanese should remain vigilant about their personal safety when traveling to China, as they could be illegally arrested or detained without any legitimate reason, it said.

It also advised the public not to collaborate with the CCP, Chinese government agencies or the Chinese military for personal gain, adding that such actions could contravene national security laws.

MAC Minister Chiu Chui-cheng (邱垂正) also condemned Beijing for using its 22 guidelines to fabricate offenses and criminalize Taiwanese legislators.

The 22 guidelines, announced in June, outline punishments for so-called “die-hard” Taiwanese independence advocates, including provisions that permit lifelong persecution and authorize the Chinese government to exercise long-arm jurisdiction over Taiwanese for making political statements, Chiu said.

They also allow for convictions and even the death penalty to be imposed in absentia, he added.

“The guidelines are an escalation of China’s threats against Taiwan,” Chiu said. “They are designed to intimidate and divide all Taiwanese, not just Shen.”

Shen wrote on Facebook that Taiwanese are “not afraid.”

He said he had only one day earlier analyzed “abnormal signals” that Beijing had been sending.

“Today, China has acted, targeting people who ask questions and defend Taiwan,” he said, adding that the move was in character for the CCP.

By having the Chongqing bureau open an investigation, Beijing’s next move would likely be to issue an arrest warrant and later sentence me in absentia, Shen said.

“It doesn’t matter. In any case, Taiwanese are not afraid,” he said.

Additional reporting by CNA

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title: Taiwan strives to prevent war amid threats: Hsiao

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DEFENDING FREEDOM:  Taiwanese love peace and helping others, and hope to be a positive force in the world, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim told ‘Weltspiegel’

Taiwan is making every effort to prevent war in the face of China’s hybrid coercion tactics and military threats, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said in an interview with German public broadcaster ARD’s program Weltspiegel that aired on Monday.

Taiwan is not seeking provocation or intending to disrupt international order, but “must possess the capacity for self-defense,” a news release issued by the Presidential Office yesterday quoted her as saying.

Taiwan is closely watching not only the increasing scope and frequency of Chinese military exercises around the nation, but also Beijing’s hybrid and cognitive warfare tactics, including manipulating public opinion, fostering economic dependence and carrying out political infiltration to influence Taiwanese society, she said.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim speaks during an interview with Weltspiegel on Germany’s ARD network in a program that aired on Monday. Photo courtesy of the Presidential Office

Taiwan has to remain flexible and pragmatic under difficult circumstances, and maintain its self-defense capabilities, she added.

Beijing must be constantly reminded that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are a shared global interest, and that any threat to Taiwan would disrupt international trade and supply chains, she said.

The 20-minute episode, titled “Taiwan — Living Under Threat,” explored how Taiwan continues to endure amid China’s growing threat, examined Europe’s role in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, and drew parallels between Taiwan’s situation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Weltspiegel has aired a series of reports related to Taiwan, including interviews with fishers in Lienchiang County (Matsu), coverage of Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and features on China’s military expansion across the South China Sea and Pacific island nations.

In the latest episode, ARD first asked Hsiao about her well-known “cat warrior” analogy for Taiwan.

Taiwan is like a cat — it can be cute and friendly, but if backed against a wall, it will attack, she said.

Taiwanese love peace and helping others, hoping to be a positive force in the world, and even though it has not always been treated fairly by the international community, Taiwan still hopes to make real contributions to the world, she said.

Taiwanese remain steadfast in defending their freedom and way of life, she said.

Asked about Beijing saying that the Democratic Progressive Party government is “promoting separatism” and causing cross-strait tensions, Hsiao said that if peace and stability in the region were to be undermined, the international community would know that Beijing is the root of the problem.

Asked if Taiwan is a part of China, Hsiao said: “Taiwan, or the Republic of China as stated in our Constitution, has always existed.”

Taiwan’s government is chosen through democratic elections, so Taiwan’s sovereignty “belongs to the Taiwanese people,” she added.

However, Taiwan is willing to engage in dialogue with Beijing, provided it is based on mutual respect and equality, Hsiao said, adding that maintaining the “status quo” across the Taiwan Strait is in the shared interests of both sides.

Speaking about China’s economic leverage, Hsiao said that since China’s economic reforms, many Taiwanese companies have pursued opportunities through investment and trade, but Beijing has increasingly politicized economic relations and sought to create trade dependence.

Taiwan respects free trade and market principles, but does not accept threats or coercion as part of economic engagement, she said, adding that many Taiwanese companies have since diversified their global strategies.

Hsiao also urged German businesses to “not put all their eggs in one basket.”

Asked to compare the Taiwan Strait situation with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and how a Russian victory might affect Taiwan, Hsiao replied: “There are no winners in war.”

History has shown that aggression can never achieve true victory, she said, adding that democracies must stand united against aggression to defend their hard-won freedoms.

Hsiao thanked Germany for its continued support of Taiwan and regional peace in international forums.

As Taiwan’s most important trading partner in Europe, Germany maintains close cooperation with the nation in the semiconductor and microelectronics sectors, and as artificial intelligence continues to develop, that partnership is expected to deepen, she said.


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徐榛蔚
Sra Kacaw

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A meeting on Monday to discuss reconstruction efforts in Hualien County’s flood-hit Guangfu Township (光復) descended into chaos after being interrupted by the county council speaker, who protested not being invited.

The meeting, held at the Dahua Activity Center in Guangfu, was organized by Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) legislators Fu Kun-chi (傅?萁) and Sra Kacaw.

It was attended by Hualien County Government and township officials, as well as several county councilors. The session was intended to focus on a special reconstruction bill under legislative review.

Independent Hualien County Council Speaker Chang Chun kicks Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Fu Kun-chi’s table at the Dahua Activity Center in the county’s Guangfu Township on Monday. Photo courtesy of a member of the public

While some residents were allowed into the hall, many others gathered outside, saying they had not been notified and demanding either to join the discussion or have it moved outdoors.

As the event got underway, tensions escalated after independent Hualien County Council Speaker Chang Chun (張峻) burst into the hall and kicked the table where Fu was sitting, demanding to know why he had not been invited.

“You think you can walk all over the residents of Guangfu?” Chang shouted several times.

Initially calm, Fu stood up and replied: “The legislature is here. Who is bullying Guangfu residents? We are here having a meeting.”

However, moments later, he lost his temper and yelled at police officers: “Mobster, criminal in the act, arrest him, arrest him.”

He also threatened to sue Chang for what he called “violent behavior.”

After the interruption, the crowd outside began knocking on the windows and chanting their demands for the officials to come out, saying: “We are disaster victims, we want to be heard.”

Later, Chang entered the hall a second time and sat down directly across from Fu.

After gaining Fu’s permission to speak, Chang said he wanted to question why multiple county government officials had been invited but not him, a Guangfu resident and a “victim” of the disaster himself.

Before leaving, Chang told the crowd outside that he would demand that the county government add reconstruction funds to its annual budget before it is reviewed by the county council.

Hualien County Commissioner Hsu Chen-wen (徐榛蔚), Fu’s wife and a fellow KMT member, heads the county government, while Chang leads a faction of independents who make up a plurality in the county council.

Yesterday, Fu appeared at the Hualien County Prosecutors’ Office to file a criminal complaint against Chang for intimidation and causing bodily harm.

Chang told the Central News Agency he plans to countersue Fu for defamation.

On Sept. 23, heavy rain from Typhoon Ragasa caused the Mataian River (馬太鞍溪) barrier lake to overflow, sending torrents of water and mud through Guangfu.

The flash flood killed 19 people and inundated homes and businesses with debris.

title: Hualien reconstruction talks descend into chaos


title: Formosa Club holds first annual summit in Taipei

people: 林佳龍 蕭美琴

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The Formosa Club, a cross-party alliance of European legislators established to strengthen ties with Taiwan, held its annual summit in Taipei this week to demonstrate solidarity with the nation.

“We are gathered as a representative of the Formosa Club, an international cross-party platform of legislators that was launched in 2019 to strengthen ties with Taiwan and uphold the shared values of democracy,” Rihards Kols, chair of the Formosa Club annual conference, said at a news conference in Taipei on Monday.

A Latvian politician who was elected a member of the European Parliament last year, Kols said that since its initiation, the Formosa Club has become a major international platform supporting Taiwan’s inclusion in international institutions such as the WHO and Interpol.

Presidential adviser Lin Hsin-i, left, waves to reporters at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport yesterday before departing for the APEC summit in South Korea. Photo: Chu Pei-hsiung, Taipei Times

The club also regularly issues statements condemning military provocations in the Taiwan Strait, and standing against disinformation, cyberthreats and economic coercion, he added.

“We recognize Taiwan not only as a partner, but as a trusted democratic ally,” he said.

Taiwan stands on the front line of defending democracy — its prosperity has direct implications “for global security, and for European economic stability, and for the credibility of the international rules-based order,” Kols said.

However, he said that there are “players who are determined to disrupt and change the international order by force.”

It is the world’s democracies’ duty and responsibility to stand united against such aggression, Kols said, calling on democracies to “strengthen the international rules-based order and enhance partnerships among democratic societies here in the Indo-Pacific.”

In welcoming the delegation, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said that this year’s gathering was particularly significant, as it marked the first time the Formosa Club’s annual conference had been held in Taipei.

“You [the Formosa Club] have shown that democratic solidarity knows no borders and that friendship rooted in shared values can withstand even the most intense external pressure,” Lin said in his address.

Taiwan would continue to serve as a driving force for global prosperity, as it plays a pivotal role in the global semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries, he said.

“We are dedicated to increasing economic security and building resilient supply chains, in line with our broader vision of ensuring prosperity for our allies,” he added.

“As Europe seeks to diversify its relations and increase its autonomy, Taiwan stands ready as a reliable, trustworthy and innovative partner,” Lin said.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) also expressed gratitude for the Formosa Club’s long-standing support for Taiwan.

She thanked the club for its consistent advocacy for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, as well as for expressing concerns over China’s growing aggression and working tirelessly to strengthen relations between Taiwan and its member countries.

“The presence of Formosa Club members here today sends a clear message: Taiwan is not alone in this mission,” Hsiao said.

The Formosa Club was established in October 2019 through the joint initiative of the chairpersons of Taiwan friendship groups in the European Parliament and the national parliaments of the UK, Germany and France, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

The club’s annual conference this year, held on Monday and yesterday, was its second annual meeting, following the inaugural conference in Europe on May 24 last year.

A total of 45 parliamentarians from the European Parliament and 18 national parliaments across Europe attended this year’s event, the ministry said.


people: 林信義 賴清德

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Presidential adviser Lin Hsin-i (林信義), Taiwan’s envoy to this year’s APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, departed yesterday morning to attend the two-day event that begins on Friday.

Before boarding his flight at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Lin said Taiwan would showcase its strengths in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), smart healthcare, and small and medium-sized enterprises.

He expressed hope that the meeting would help attract investment, deepen international cooperation and raise Taiwan’s profile within APEC.

Presidential adviser Lin Hsin-i, left, waves to reporters at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport yesterday before departing for the APEC summit in South Korea.

Photo: Chu Pei-hsiung, Taipei Times

Lin said that APEC is a vital platform for multilateral economic and trade dialogue, where member economies engage on an “equal footing,” calling Taiwan’s participation a “valuable opportunity.”

At a news conference on Tuesday last week, President William Lai (賴清德) said he had asked Lin to deliver three key messages on Taiwan’s behalf: boosting economic resilience, sharing industrial expertise and advancing people-centered AI to support APEC’s shared vision.

South Korea, this year’s host, has placed a strong emphasis on AI and demographic change, which are priorities that align closely with Taiwan’s long-term policies, Lin said.

The Presidential Office announced Lin’s appointment as Taiwan’s envoy on Oct. 8, citing his extensive experience with APEC operations and related policy discussions as making him the ideal choice.

Lin, who also chairs the government-backed venture capital firm Taiwania Capital, previously represented Taiwan at APEC meetings in 2005 and last year.

title: Lin Hsin-i departs for APEC meeting in South Korea


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Majority support ‘T-Dome,’ oppose use of force: MAC

A large majority of Taiwanese support the building of a “T-Dome” for air defense, and agree that China should renounce the use of force to change the “status quo,” the latest public opinion survey released by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) showed.

In the survey, 81.8 percent of respondents disagreed with Beijing’s official position that “there is only one China and Taiwan is part of China,” MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh (梁文傑) said at a news conference on Thursday last week.

About 75 percent supported President William Lai’s (賴清德) Double Ten National Day speech, urging Beijing to abandon the use of force or other coercive measures to alter the cross-strait “status quo,” while a similar proportion backed accelerating the development of the “T-Dome” system, he said.

Meanwhile, 79.4 percent agreed with Lai’s statement that the Republic of China (ROC) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) “are not subordinate to each other,” and that “the PRC has no right to take military action against Taiwan.”

In addition, 86.4 percent supported the government’s stance that Taiwan is willing to engage in dialogue with China on the basis of mutual respect to promote peaceful coexistence and shared prosperity, Liang said.

A total of 77.2 percent of respondents said they supported the government’s regular checks on civil servants, military personnel and public-school teachers to ensure they have not registered for Chinese residence permits, taken up employment or obtained Chinese national ID cards, Liang said.

Meanwhile, 63.8 percent agreed that government employees who travel to China, Hong Kong or Macau without prior approval — and without reporting their itineraries and meeting purposes as required by law — should face disciplinary action, he said.

“The survey results indicate that Taiwanese are strongly determined to resist China’s intimidation and coercion, which has been a stable, long-term trend,” he added.

The survey also showed that 69.9 percent of respondents disagreed with the notion that peace can only be guaranteed by adhering to the “one China” principle and the so-called “1992 consensus,” while 87.8 percent opposed China’s military drills around Taiwan.

Regarding Beijing’s cognitive warfare efforts, 83.7 percent of respondents opposed Beijing’s recent move to display “wanted” posters featuring Taiwanese military officers, complete with personal information, saying that they conducted cyberattacks and hacking operations against Chinese facilities, Liang said.

The council cited Chinese President Xi Jinping’s (習近平) “five-point” proposal — delivered in his Jan. 2, 2019, address marking the 40th anniversary of the “Message to Compatriots in Taiwan” — in which Xi outlined applying the “one country, two systems” model to govern Taiwan and redefined the so-called “1992 consensus” as meaning that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to “one China” and should work together toward unification under the Chinese motherland.

This agenda is firmly opposed by mainstream public opinion in Taiwan, the MAC said.

“China’s slogans and proposals regarding Taiwan are all designed to erase the ROC, annex Taiwan and force unification with the PRC,” Liang said. “These positions deny the existence of the ROC, which is why mainstream public opinion in Taiwan remains firmly opposed to Beijing’s rhetoric.”

The MAC continues to urge “positive and mutually beneficial cross-strait engagement” as the main responsibility of both sides, Liang said, urging Beijing to “take a pragmatic approach toward Taiwan’s mainstream views,” and to abandon the use of military threats and other hostile tactics.

The survey was commissioned by the MAC and conducted via telephone interviews from Oct. 17 to Monday last week among Taiwanese adults aged 20 and older. It collected 1,070 valid responses, with a confidence level of 95 percent and a margin of error of 3 percentage points.

people: 習近平 賴清德 梁文傑


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MORE TO COME?  An official said another wave of flu infections might occur in mid to late December, with cases expected to be higher than the current wave

The second phase of government-funded COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations is to begin on Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday, adding that there have been 18 cases of severe enterovirus infection this year, including 15 newborns, the highest number in six years.

CDC Epidemic Intelligence Center Deputy Director Lee Chia-lin (李佳琳) said surveillance data showed that flu viruses were the most common respiratory viral pathogen in the past four weeks, with influenza A(H3N2) the dominant strain.

There were 110,422 hospital visits for flu-like illnesses last week, down 15.6 percent from the previous week, Lee said.

Weekly numbers have fallen for three consecutive weeks, but remain at a high level, meaning the flu is still in its epidemic period, she said.

Thirty-eight cases of severe flu complications and 13 flu-related deaths were confirmed last week, with 95 percent of the severe cases and 85 percent of the deaths among people who were not vaccinated this flu season, she said.

CDC physician Lin Yung-ching (林詠青) said one of the youngest deaths confirmed last week was a nine-year-old boy who did not have underlying health conditions.

He began experiencing limb soreness and a fever in late September, followed by chills, vomiting, coughing and a runny nose, Lin said.

The boy tested positive for influenza A at a clinic, but on the same day, he developed severe symptoms, including altered consciousness, limb weakness, difficulty breathing and convulsions, so he was rushed to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with brain edema and necrotizing encephalopathy, Lin said.

The boy was admitted to an intensive care unit, but he died about a month after being hospitalized, he said.

CDC Director-General Philip Lo (羅一鈞) said that although hospital visits for flu-like illnesses have been declining, the CDC’s assessment is that the epidemic might continue until the middle of next month, so the expanded criteria for doctors to prescribe influenza antiviral medicines, which was due to end on Friday, would be extended to Nov. 15.

Another wave of flu infections might occur in mid to late December, and the numbers of mild and severe cases are expected to be higher than the current wave, so people should still get vaccinated, Lo said.

CDC Deputy Director-General Tseng Shu-hui (曾淑慧) said that more than 3.96 million doses of government-funded flu vaccines had been administered since Oct. 1.

The second phase of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations funded by the government is to begin on Saturday, allowing people aged 50 to 64 without high-risk chronic conditions to get them, Lo said.

The number of vaccines administered in the first phase this year was exceptionally high, potentially the highest on record, but there would be about 2.2 million doses available in the second phase, and the CDC might purchase more if needed, he said.

Aside from contracted hospitals and clinics, vaccination sites in the second phase would also include 120 stations at Carrefour, PX Mart and Mega PX Mart branches across the nation, the CDC said.

Lee said there were 8,478 hospital visits for enterovirus infection last week, which is below the epidemic threshold, but a new severe case — a four-day-old — was reported last week.

The newborn girl was confirmed to have coxsackievirus A16, which is the dominant strain circulating in local communities, Lin said.

The child developed encephalitis during hospitalization, but recovered after nearly three weeks of treatment, Lin added.

There have been 18 cases of severe enterovirus infection, including eight deaths, so far this year, marking the highest for the period in six years, Lee said, adding that 15 were newborns.

People should remain vigilant and pay attention to signs of severe illness, especially in young children, she added.

title: Second phase of vaccine program to begin: CDC


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Legislature passes amendments to raise fines for driving without a license

The Legislature on Tuesday passed amendments to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act that raise the fines for driving a motor vehicle or riding a motorcycle without a valid license.

Under the amendments, unlicensed motorcyclists face fines ranging from NT$18,000 (US$587) to NT$36,000, while unlicensed car drivers face fines of NT$36,000 to NT $60,000. Police will also be required to impound the vehicle on the spot.

Prior to the law change, fines of between NT$6,000 and NT$24,000 were levied for the following infractions, including driving a car or motorcycle without a driver’s license.

The Legislature passes amendments to raise the fines for driving a motor vehicle or riding a motorcycle without a valid license.

Photo:CNA

According to National Police Agency statistics, there were 45,456 cases of unlicensed driving in 2019, resulting in 658 deaths and 65,155 injuries. The number rose to 55,492 cases in 2023, with 763 deaths and 78,885 injuries, showing an upward trend that far exceeds the 253 fatalities caused by drunk driving.

As such, lawmakers across party lines agreed that increasing fines for unlicensed car and motorcycle driving is necessary to enhance deterrence.

Furthermore, in order to tackle modified vehicle noise, Tuesday’s amendments also stipulates stricter penalties for using non-factory exhaust systems without proper registration.

Fines will double from NT$1,800 to NT$3,600, and owners must have their vehicles inspected within 15 days, with a fee charged for the inspection. Vehicles not inspected within 15 days will have their license plates suspended until they pass an inspection, and if the delay exceeds two months the plates can be canceled.


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INVESTIGATION ENDS: Prosecutors said that the suspect had a poor attitude after the incident and it sought a seven-year sentence to serve as a warning

A seven-year prison term is being sought for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a drunk woman in a concourse of Taipei Railway Station on Oct. 9, the Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office said yesterday.

The office said it had concluded its investigation and the suspect, surnamed Chiu (邱), was indicted on charges of sexual assault, taking advantage of the woman’s condition and public indecency.

The man was arrested on the afternoon of Oct. 9 after police received a report that he had dragged a seemingly intoxicated woman, who was reportedly a visitor from Hong Kong, to a wall in the station’s main hall and raped her, the Railway Police Bureau said.

The man reportedly knew the woman and they had been drinking with acquaintances in the eastern section of the train station concourse, prosecutors said.

After the woman’s companions left, she collapsed at 3:22pm, prosecutors said.

Chiu dragged the woman from the main concourse to a quiet corner of the station, where he assaulted her against the wall for 10 minutes in public view, prosecutors said.

Officers from the bureau arrived at the scene at 3:37pm and arrested Chiu, the office said.

Police identified him as a fugitive with prior convictions for vehicle theft and transferred him to the prosecutors’ office to serve his unserved six-month sentence, it said.

Footage recorded by several witnesses were provided to the police, it added.

Chiu clearly saw that the woman was intoxicated and took advantage of her impaired condition, knowing that she was unable to reject his advances, it said.

Prosecutors said they requested a seven-year sentence due to Chiu’s poor attitude after the incident and to serve as a warning to others.

Chiu initially confessed to the assault during questioning, but recanted his confession during the investigation, they said.

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title: Customs stops mitten crab shipment

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Nearly 4 tonnes of Chinese mitten crab was stopped at the border after tests found traces of a banned veterinary drug, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said yesterday.

The crab meat, imported by Taoyuan-based Ruiheng International Trade Co, contained 0.04 parts per million of sulfadiazine, which Taiwanese authorities prohibit in crustaceans.

Liu Fang-ming (劉芳銘), director of the FDA’s Northern Taiwan Management Center, told a news conference that the entire 3,915kg shipment has been ordered either returned or destroyed.

Imported Chinese mitten crabs are pictured in a photograph released yesterday. Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration

Long-term consumption of seafood contaminated with such substances could lead to antibiotic resistance, making infections harder or impossible to treat, Liu said.

It was the first failed batch among three shipments of Chinese mitten crabs tested this year, he said.

Since 2017, Taiwan has required that all mitten crab shipments from China be tested for drug residues, dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls.

Last year, 31 batches were inspected, with one rejected for excessive dioxin levels.

The shipment of crabs rejected recently was among 11 imported food products, including melons from Japan, fish cakes from Indonesia, radish leaves from China and lettuce from Malaysia, that failed inspections.

A batch of Australian oranges imported by Costco Taiwan tested positive for gibberellin A3, a growth regulator that is banned in citrus fruits.

The 18-tonne shipment was ordered destroyed or returned, Liu said, adding that Costco imports of oranges would face enhanced inspection rates of 20 to 50 percent.


title: Association announces psoriasis acceptance plan

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Many people with psoriasis are mistakenly believed to have a contagious disease and are treated unkindly, such as being refused service at hair salons, the Psoriasis Association Taiwan said yesterday, as it announced an online certification for hairstylists to learn about psoriasis.

The association invited a man with the condition, surnamed Chang (張), to share his experience at a news conference in Taipei ahead of World Psoriasis Day today, to raise awareness about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Chang, 55, said that he worked long hours under stress while he was an entrepreneur in his 30s and it unexpectedly triggered psoriasis.

Representatives from Psoriasis Association Taiwan hold placards at a news conference in Taipei yesterday. Photo: CNA

He developed red, scaly patches and white flakes on his skin, he said.

Because of his condition, Chang said he was afraid to wear short sleeves or take off his cap in public.

He was sometimes treated unkindly, such as when getting his hair cut, where he was rejected or told to buy anti-dandruff products, he said, adding that once he went four years without a haircut.

Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital dermatologist Huang Yu-hui (黃毓惠) said psoriasis is a non-contagious, long-lasting autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the skin.

Aside from genetic predisposition, environmental factors can also trigger an onset, such as stress, infection or skin injuries, Huang said.

Psoriasis can occur at any age, but often has two peaks of onset: between age 20 and 29 and from 50 to 59, she said.

Among people with moderate-to-severe psoriasis, there is a higher prevalence of scalp involvement (about 56 percent) and facial involvement (about 49 percent), she said.

Some people experience extreme itchiness and scratch their scalp causing injury to the skin and increased infection risk, so treatment aims to suppress inflammation and reduce itchiness during flare-ups, Huang said.

In addition to skin injuries and an increased risk of infection from scratching, many people with psoriasis experience anxiety, association secretary-general Wang Ya-hsin (王雅馨) said, citing Chang’s situation at hair salons.

To encourage people with psoriasis to step into hair salons, the association this year collaborated with doctors, academics and hairstylists to launch a “psoriasis-friendly hairstylists alliance,” Wang said.

The association invited a hairstylist, Miyake of Hungkuang University’s Department of Hair Styling and Design, who has designed hairstyles for many entertainers, to make a video teaching other stylists how to carefully design and execute hairstyles for people with psoriasis, Wang said.

After hairstylists watch the online course and pass an exam, they would receive a certificate from the association and the university, she said, adding that the association would also put their salon on its online list of psoriasis-


title: Taoyuan airport to add 16 parking spaces for planes

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Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is to have 16 new overnight aircraft parking spaces available by Lunar New Year next year in response to a significant rise in passenger volumes, Taoyuan International Airport Corp said at a news conference in Taipei yesterday.

Passenger traffic at the nation’s largest international airport was more than 35 million this year through last month, up 5.24 percent from the same period last year, the company said.

Passenger volume this year could potentially surpass 49 million, exceeding levels from before the COVID-19 pandemic, it said.

Airplanes are parked at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport yesterday. Photo: CNA

The airport company is building a third terminal and a third runway. The northern concourse of the new terminal is scheduled to open by the end of this year.

Construction of the third runway, which began in September 2023, is key to the development of the airport, said Jenny Pi (畢金菱), assistant vice president of the company’s Project Engineering Department.

The new runway is on a 581 hectare plot at the airport’s north side that the company acquired from private owners, Pi said.

To ease the effect of construction on airport operations, the company planned a temporary overnight aircraft parking apron at the airport’s northeast corner, she said.

The site covers 18.9 hectares and has concrete pavement, she said.

Phase 1 of the temporary parking apron project was completed on July 25, providing nine overnight aircraft parking spaces, which are now in use, Pi said.

Seven more parking spaces would be created through Phase 2 construction, which is to be completed before Lunar New Year in February next year, she said.

Taiwanese international flight operators would be granted priority access to the new parking facilities, she said.

Compared with the third terminal project, the airport company has made relatively slower progress on the third runway project, Pi said.

There are still 600 civilian homes on properties designated for the new runway, she said.

An agreement between the Civil Aviation Administration, the Taoyuan City Government and land owners stipulated that relocation was to begin in December last year, Pi said.

However, relocation was postponed to November next year, she said.

“We cannot suspend water and power supplies on the properties as long as one of the homes is there. After the homes are completely relocated, we still need at least six more years to build the runway,” Pi said, adding that the runway project would be delayed for 23 months as a result.

The company initially set a goal of completing the third runway by 2030.

“We are revising our plan and trying to work on one small property at a time,” she said.


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Taiwan should leverage semiconductors to make ’quantum leap’: Expert

Taiwan has an "absolute advantage" in semiconductors that it should leverage to build its own quantum computing ecosystem and cultivate local talent, an Academia Sinica fellow said Tuesday.

Chen Chii-dong (陳啟東), a distinguished research fellow at Academia Sinica’s Research Center for Critical Issues and executive officer at the center’s thematic center for quantum computing, said developing a homegrown quantum computer would stimulate advances in related hardware and control software.

He noted Taiwan’s strength in semiconductor manufacturing could be harnessed to establish dedicated production processes and testing platforms, as chips are crucial to quantum computing performance.

Academia Sinica research fellow Chen Chii-dong ,second left, speaks about the quantum computing ecosystem at a forum in Taipei on Tuesday. Photo: CNA

Chen also emphasized the importance of education and the time needed for talent cultivation, saying that Taiwan currently welcomes talents from the fields of physics, information science, electrical engineering, and electronics to enter the quantum domain.

Also on Tuesday, Jeff Lin (林昭憲), general director of the partially government-funded Industrial Technology Research Institute’s Industry, Science and Technology International Strategy Center, proposed several strategies to boost Taiwan’s quantum industry ecosystem.

First, Taiwan should leverage its advantages in its semiconductor and information and communications technology (ICT) industries, targeting core technologies and integrating them with artificial intelligence applications to create an innovative chain from research and development to market implementation.

Second, Lin suggested establishing a strategic research and supply chain partnership with developed countries such as the United States, Europe and Japan, as well as boost industry-academia-research collaborations.

For quantum technology governance, Taiwan should construct a comprehensive framework that covers the issues of risk assessment, data sovereignty, and ethics principles.

Regarding talent management, the legal and education systems should be strengthened to cultivate cross- disciplinary talent, Lin continued.

Lastly, Taiwan should set up a quantum research and verification platform that integrates innovation funds and resources to speed up commercialization and build an ecosystem of start-up incubation and innovation investment to transform research efforts into industrial energy, he said.

Lin said that quantum technology has become the new strategic frontier following AI, noting that 30 countries have already incorporated the field into their national development plans.

Taiwan’s strengths in semiconductors, medical technology, energy, automation, and ICT provide a strong foundation for transforming quantum opportunities into practical advances, he said.


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TRAFFIC SAFETY RULES: A positive result in a drug test would result in a two-year license suspension for the driver and vehicle, and a fine of up to NT$180,000 The Ministry of Transportation and Communications is to authorize police to conduct roadside saliva tests by the end of the year to deter people from driving while under the influence of narcotics, it said yesterday.The ministry last month unveiled a draft of amended regulations governing traffic safety rules and penalties, which included provisions empowering police to conduct mandatory saliva tests on drivers.While currently rules authorize police to use oral fluid testing kits for signs of drug use, they do not establish penalties for noncompliance or operating procedures for officers to follow, the ministry said.The proposed changes to the regulations require

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YEAR-END BOOST:  The holiday shopping season in the US and Europe, combined with rising demand for AI applications, is expected to drive exports to a new high, the NDC said

Taiwan’s business climate monitor improved last month, transitioning from steady growth for the first time in five months, as robust global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products and new iPhone shipments boosted exports and corporate sales, the National Development Council (NDC) said yesterday.

The council uses a five-color system to measure the nation’s economic state, with “green” indicating steady growth, “red” suggesting a boom and “blue” reflecting a recession. “Yellow-red” and “yellow-blue” suggest a transition to a stronger or weaker condition.

The total score of the monitor’s composite index rose to 35 points from a revised 31 in August, ending a four-month streak of “green” indicators that had signaled a tepid recovery.

The shift indicates the economy is entering a clear expansion phase, the council said.

“AI-driven exports continued to support industrial output and manufacturing sales,” NDC Department of Economic Development Director Chen Mei-chu (陳美菊) said.

The boom also lifted wholesale, retail and restaurant revenues, while local share prices surged to record highs, she said.

Beyond AI demand, new iPhone shipments helped drive manufacturing output, and a US Federal Reserve rate cut provided additional support to business activity, Chen said.

The index of leading indicators, which forecasts economic conditions over the following six months, edged up 0.07 percent to 100.22.

Four of its seven components picked up: money supply, stock prices, export orders and manufacturing sentiment; while construction floor area, labor accession and semiconductor equipment imports moved lower, the NDC said.

The index of coincident indicators, which tracks current economic conditions, stood at 105.27, down 0.11 percent from August, as industrial production, manufacturing sales, and machinery and electrical equipment imports weakened.

However, exports, overtime hours and electricity consumption all gained momentum.

Rising demand for AI, high-performance computing and cloud data services, coupled with the approach of the year-end shopping season in the US and Europe, is expected to drive Taiwan’s exports toward a new annual high, the council said.

On the investment front, AI-related opportunities are prompting suppliers across the value chain to expand advanced manufacturing capacity and attracting foreign investment in materials, equipment, power systems and smart applications, it said.

Private consumption is also expected to strengthen, supported by a stock market rally that has created a wealth effect, a holiday-heavy fourth quarter, and government stimulus measures such as extended tax breaks for vehicle replacement and subsidies for energy-efficient appliances, the council said.

Further support could come from the government’s planned NT$10,000 cash handout next month, Chen said, adding that surveys suggested that most recipients intend to spend the money on travel or investments rather than saving, which should bolster consumption through the end of the year.

Still, uncertainties surrounding US-China trade negotiations and the policy paths of major central banks pose downside risks to the global economic outlook, she said.

An ongoing US probe into the semiconductor industry also warrants close monitoring, as it could weigh on sentiment, she added.


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BREAKTHROUGH TECH:  Powertech expects its fan-out PLP system to become mainstream, saying it can offer three-times greater production throughput

Chip packaging service provider Powertech Technology Inc (力成科技) plans to more than double its capital expenditures next year to more than NT$40 billion (US$1.31 billion) as demand for its new panel-level packaging (PLP) technology, primarily used in chips for artificial intelligence (AI) applications, has greatly exceeded what it can supply.

A significant portion of the budget, about US$1 billion, would be earmarked for fan-out PLP technology, Powertech told investors yesterday.

Its heavy investment in fan-out PLP technology over the past 10 years is expected to bear fruit in 2027 after the technology enters volume production, it said, adding that the tech would contribute to the company’s revenue significantly in the coming years.

A Powertech Technology Inc sign is pictured at an entrance to the company’s third plant at the Hsinchu Science Park on June 11, 2022. Photo: Grace Hung, Taipei Times

This year, Powertech plans to spend NT$19 billion on new equipment and facilities.

“We plan to proactively expand our PLP capacity in 2026 as our existing capacity has been fully booked by customers,” Powertech chairman Tsai Du-kung (蔡篤恭) told an earnings conference. “We are short of capacity. We can only satisfy 50 percent of customer demand now.”

Powertech believes its fan-out PLP technology would become a mainstream chip packaging technology. It uses a large rectangular panel that can offer at least three times greater production throughput than existing advanced packaging technology using a 12-inch round wafer as a carrier.

The company also gave an encouraging business outlook for this quarter and next quarter, driven by booming AI applications and related chips.

Powertech is “very positive” about customer demand in this quarter and expects single-digit percentage growth in revenue compared with last quarter’s NT$19.97 billion, the company said.

It attributed the revenue growth to supply constraints of NAND flash memory and DRAM chips, as AI applications consume more memory storage.

For the whole year, the company aims to grow its revenue from NT$73.32 billion last year, Powertech chief executive officer Boris Hsieh (謝永達) said.

The growth momentum is to extend into the first quarter of next year, going against the traditional slack season, Hsieh said.

Next year could be another growing year, he said.

In the third quarter, Powertech’s net profit soared 60.2 percent to NT$1.54 billion from NT$960 million the previous quarter. On an annual basis, net profit contracted 9.5 percent from NT$2.15 billion. Earnings per share rose to NT$2.08 from NT$1.3 in the second quarter, but dropped from NT$2.28 in the third quarter last year.

Gross margin improved to 16.1 percent from 15.9 percent in the previous quarter, but fell from 21.4 percent a year earlier. The company attributed the lower gross margin to surges in gold prices, electricity rates, substrate costs and higher labor costs.

Powertech made 40 percent of its revenue from logic chip packaging services last quarter, while NAND flash memory and DRAM chip packaging services contributed 25 percent and 24 percent respectively, the company said.