10.2026 No.434
Leader's Remarks
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GeneralitiesInheritance and Innovation As soon as the half acre square pond is opened, the sky shines and the clouds and shadows linger together; how can the canal be so clear? It's because there is a source of living water to come. "Far Eastern Group has been thriving and constantly rising since moving to Taiwan to start a business. It's also because of the continuous injection of living water that it has been able to achieve extraordinary success, maintain lush branches and leaves, and keep its foundation evergreen.
Cover Story
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GeneralitiesNextlink leads enterprises to embrace the AI era Since 2006, the speed of technological change has been accelerating, and companies' imagination of technology has been repeatedly redefined. And Nextlink's development trajectory happened to cross these important technological waves.
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Generalities30 years of intensive cultivation at Far Eastern Apparel (Suzhou), heading to Xincheng In 1996, Far Eastern Apparel (Suzhou) rooted itself in the fertile soil of Gusu, relying on decades of accumulation of Far Eastern Group, adhering to the core spirit of "sincerity, diligence, simplicity, and prudence", and honing its cultivation.
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Generalities30 Brocade Writing Years, Far Textile Industry (Shanghai) Embracing the Future Far Eastern New Century Corporation, the parent company, has been holding every link of the industrial chain in its own hands for over seventy years. As the flagship enterprise of the Group in Chinese Mainland, Yuanfang Industry (Shanghai) is the most critical baton in this cross century long march.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Apparel's Year of Innovation: New Experience, New Sustainability 2026 is not only the 50th anniversary of Far Eastern Apparel, but also a year of innovation for the brand to strive for change. After half a century, from bedding to clothing, Far Eastern Apparel has always been thinking: what consumers want is no longer just a product, but a beautiful experience where their needs are understood and solved.
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GeneralitiesCelebrating 77 Years — Far Eastern Chronicles: Sharing the Glory Together October 20 marks the 77th anniversary of Far Eastern Group's founding in Taiwan. On this significant occasion, let us look back at the past year (September 2025 – August 2026) to recall new forces joining the group, important milestones, touching charitable acts, and the glorious achievements of Far Easterners shining bright.
Group Briefing
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Memorial Hospital holds 45th anniversary celebration seminar On the occasion of its 45th anniversary, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital held a "45th Anniversary Far Eastern Memorial Hospital Celebration Seminar" on September 19th, with the theme of "Healthy Taiwan: Future Development of Smart and Resilient Healthcare". Experts from the government, medical and biomedical industries were invited to explore the future development of healthcare in Taiwan.
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GeneralitiesThe 3rd International Symposium on Neurodiversity in Children and Adolescents Far Eastern Memorial Hospital collaborates with experts from Taiwan, the United States, and Japan to explore and support new laws The 3rd International Symposium on Neurodiversity in Children and Adolescents in Taiwan was held on September 12th at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, inviting experts from Taiwan, the United States, and Japan to explore how to integrate professional support into children's daily lives from the perspectives of family understanding, clinical care, treatment participation, and life skills development.
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GeneralitiesAsia Eastern University of Science and Technology collaborates with New Taipei University of Technology to create a 'bright spot' Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology has once again collaborated with New Taipei University of Technology to hold the "Bright Point" Teacher and Student Creative Exhibition. The opening ceremony will be held on September 7th, showcasing the creative achievements of students from the Materials, Textiles, Clothing, Industrial and Commercial Design, Electronic Engineering, and Communication Engineering departments of Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology, as well as inspiring New Taipei University of Technology students' imagination for the future.
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GeneralitiesYuan Ze University collaborates with Xinquan to create a new model of industry academia talent cultivation Yuan Ze University's Xinquan Semiconductor College held the first "AI Agent Competition", attracting cross disciplinary students from the School of Electrical Engineering, Information Science, Engineering, and Management to form teams and challenge themselves, introducing AI agents into the public opinion of the semiconductor industry ESG、 Practical issues such as knowledge management, yield analysis, and equipment failure prediction.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Group Garden City "Monet Garden" officially opens Far Eastern Group GardenCity targets the young consumer group and lists new generation boutique, catering, cosmetics, parent-child, and sports as its five core industries. With a brand and category layout that is "the largest, most complete, and most representative," it creates a city style composite mall that provides "one-stop satisfaction for daily living circles.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Memorial Hospital collaborates with Yogyakarta University to share Taiwan's experience in infectious disease prevention and control On August 31, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital cooperated with the hospital affiliated to Yogyakarta University in Indonesia to hold the "Taiwan India Communicable Disease Prevention Seminar", which was aimed at exchanging views on tuberculosis and dengue fever, two important infectious disease prevention issues in Indonesia.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Memorial Hospital introduces nanoknife for precise treatment of adenocarcinoma To avoid potential postoperative complications such as urinary incontinence that may affect the quality of life in the future, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital has introduced irreversible electroporation therapy (IRE), commonly known as "nanoknife", which applies precise minimally invasive treatment to local prostate cancer, providing patients with more diverse and personalized treatment options.
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GeneralitiesBig City Far Eastern Big City Shopping Malls Renovation and Upgrading Topic Brand Enters Big City Far Eastern Big City Shopping Malls has launched an upgrade plan, renovating and refurbishing nearly a thousand square meters of space to present a new look and meet the needs of young customers and fashion enthusiasts in the Greater Hsinchu area.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern New Century Corporation's' Future Leaders Leap Plan 'begins training and sets sail Given that the future competition of enterprises lies not only in products, technology, and costs, but also in talent, Far Eastern New Century Corporation has launched the "Future Leaders Leap Plan" and held a training ceremony on August 6th. The course not only strengthens the continuity of the succession team, but also focuses on the internationalization ability required for Taiwanese executives to undertake overseas tasks.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Group's four major enterprises collaborate across domains to enter the smart building exhibition Optimistic about the trend of intelligent construction industry, under Far Eastern Group Far EasTone Telecommunication 、 Asia Cement Corporation 、 Ya Tung Ready-Mixed Concrete Corporation On September 1st, Ya Li Precast Prestressed Concrete Industries Corporation joined hands to participate in the "2026 Build for NextGen International Sustainable Smart Building and Smart Building Materials Exhibition", showcasing their cross domain integration capabilities.
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CharityOriental Petrochemical (Taiwan) is enthusiastic about public welfare and actively donates blood On August 7th, Oriental Petrochemical (Taiwan) invited blood donation vehicles to enter, calling on colleagues and contractors to show a spirit of helping others and actively roll up their sleeves. A total of 33 brave warriors responded and collected 54 bags of blood, turning love into the power to continue life.
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CharitySichuan Yadong Cement brings warmth in the golden autumn Sichuan Yadong Cement held a free blood donation event with Chengdu Blood Center on September 16th, and employees of Asia Cement Corporation (China) actively participated. On September 20, on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day, Director Wu Shengxin, Chen Yunji, the Deputy Factory Manager and others visited the surrounding areas of the factory and mine to comfort the people, and at the same time, they presented love materials.
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CharityFar Eastern Electronic Toll Collection invites public-private partnership to host 'Dao'an Experience Camp' Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection invites various units to form a "traffic safety team" to continue promoting the "stop and go culture", and on September 12th, it joined hands with the Department of Transport and the Taoyuan City Government The first "Road Safety Experience Camp" was held by various units, with the aim of "driving without rushing, stopping to ensure safety", demonstrating the determination of public-private cooperation to safeguard road safety.
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CharityFE SOGO Department stores Zhongxiao Hall holds Changhua Food and Products Exhibition FE SOGO Department stores continues to promote Taiwan's local characteristics. From August 11th to 18th, they jointly held the "Fragrant Road Flavor Changhua Food and Products Exhibition" with the Changhua County Government, gathering over 40 local specialty foods, souvenirs, and other high-quality products to allow consumers to experience Changhua's cultural heritage and food culture.
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CharityFar Eastern Department Stores cross-border promotion of correct health education ceremony Qixi To welcome the romantic Qixi, the Far Eastern Department Stores in Chiayi, together with the Chiayi County Association for Strict Selection of Companion Gifts, launched the theme activity of "Companion Gifts on Qixi, White Jade Love Song", which gathered local agricultural special products, special processed products and strict selection of companion gifts, to support the good things in Chiayi to move from the origin to the market.
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CharityFar Eastern Department Stores collaborates with various sectors to safeguard the waves Far Eastern Department Stores in Zhubei held the "Langlang Don't Starve Love Feed Fundraising" event from July 22 to August 9, raising a total of 720 kilograms of cat and dog feed, allowing Langlang to have one more meal to eat; On August 2nd, we will invite the Taiwan Happy Dog Wandering Association to hold a charity sale event to deliver 'love' to the places where it is needed.
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CharityFar Eastern Department Stores in Hsinchu promotes local agriculture while also considering children's growth Hsinchu Far Eastern Department Stores collaborates with Tainan City Government to hold the "Xiangyue Far Eastern Department Stores Tainan Summer Mango Festival", promoting local agricultural products such as fresh mangoes and milkfish series, and donating 10 boxes of avocado to Hsinchu Fund for Children and Families, sharing agricultural products with families in need of care.
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CharityAsia Eastern University of Science and Technology Cross Sea Exchange Sows the Seeds of Technology On August 24th, teachers and students from the Department of Electronic Engineering at Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology teamed up with the Taiwan School in Surabaya, Indonesia to hold an Electronic Science Camp. Yu Xiangnan, a graduate of Yatai University who had participated in the camp, returned to school to express his gratitude and share the good news of being admitted to the Department of Information Engineering at Tsinghua University due to his experience with the camp.
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CharityAsia Eastern University of Science and Technology USR showcases the 'silent power' of technology integration and new momentum Asia Eastern University of science and technology The "2026 Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology Deaf Basketball Tournament" will be held at the Hsinchu Special Education School Gymnasium, aiming to become a force supporting deaf basketball and disadvantaged groups through the combination of technology and sports.
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CharityBig City Far Eastern Big City Shopping Malls supports rehabilitated friends to return to society Big City Far Eastern Big City Shopping Malls continues to exert its influence in the field. On August 2nd, it partnered with the Taiwan Rehabilitation Protection Association to hold the "Sunshine Rebirth. Hope Market". On August 14th, it also held a "Blood Donation Campaign" with the Zhumiao District Management Committee, a four brand franchise of Yongqing Real Estate Group.
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CharityThe 5th Taroko Mountain Market Debuts, Asia Cement Corporation Helps with Industry and Cultural Inheritance The 5th Taroko Mountain Market was held on August 15-16 in the old railway hiking area of Hualien City, gathering six major settlements of the Boshian tribe to bring the rich Taroko culture into the city center and attracting thousands of participants.
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CharityFar Eastern Department Stores Hualien creates a shared, circular, and sustainable store On August 26, Far Eastern Department Stores, together with the Environmental Protection Bureau of Hualien County, set up a "recycling station for non necessities" in the museum with the concept of "donation, availability and sharing" to create a platform for exchange and reuse of goods.
Honor and Personnel Change
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Personnel ChangeYa Tung Ready Mixed Concrete Corporation won the Golden Stone Award of China Architecture for its innovation in permeable and low-carbon concrete Ya Tung Ready Mixed Concrete Corporation has been investing in the research and development of high-performance, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly building materials for a long time. With innovative achievements in "permeable concrete" and "low-carbon concrete", it was awarded the "Healthy Living - Green Building Materials Group" Golden Stone Award at the 34th China Architecture Golden Stone Award.
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Personnel ChangePersonnel changes in senior executives at Far Eastern New Century Corporation Senior management personnel changes at Far Eastern New Century Corporation: Hu Qifeng, Zhong Zhuling, Zeng Junming
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Honor2026 APEA Far Eastern Department Stores 、 Far Eastern Big City Shopping Malls Won a total of 5 awards On September 18th, 2026, Far Eastern Department Stores won two awards at the Asia Pacific Outstanding Enterprise Awards (APEA) ceremony; Big City Far Eastern Big City Shopping Malls also won three awards. Among them, Nancy Hsu Vice Chairman and Li Jingfang Chairman have both won the "Outstanding Corporate Leader Award" for two consecutive years.
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HonorFar Eastern International Bank receives three Brandon Hall International Human Capital Management Excellence Awards Far Eastern International Bank participated for the first time in the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards, known as the "Oscars of the human capital management industry," winning three major awards including gold, silver, and bronze.
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HonorFar EasTone Telecommunication has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Foreign Investment Selected Taiwan in 2026" for the second time On September 2nd, the Taiwan Institute of Directors held the "2026 Taiwan Top 100 Foreign Investment Selection Awards Ceremony", where Far EasTone Telecommunications stood out from over 2000 companies and was awarded the title of Top 100 Foreign Investment Selection.
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HonorFar Eastern Memorial Hospital ranks 7th in HIMSS Global Digital Health Indicators HIMSS, an authoritative international medical information organization, has released the global "Digital Health Indicator (DHI) Top 40" list, with Far Eastern Memorial Hospital ranking 7th, demonstrating that its achievements in promoting smart healthcare over the years have received international recognition.
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HonorFE SOGO Department stores 、 Far Eastern International Bank 、 Far EasTone Telecommunication Received the 'Friendly Parenting Business Award' Far Eastern International Bank 、 Far EasTone Telecommunication 、 FE SOGO Department stores 8 On the 14th of the month, they were awarded the 2026 Third "Friendly Parenting Business Award" by the Taipei City Government Labor Bureau.
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HonorFar Eastern Department Stores Taoyuan won the 2026 Sustainable Silver Award for practicing green standards On August 5th, Taoyuan Store was awarded the "Outstanding Energy Efficiency Unit" and "Outstanding Green Procurement Unit for Private Enterprises and Groups in 2025" by the Taoyuan Municipal Government Environmental Protection Bureau at the "2026 Net Zero Sustainability Award Ceremony".
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HonorFar Eastern International Bank receives recognition for outstanding banking and international treasury awards Far Eastern International Bank won the "AI Innovation - Family Office Consultant Cultivation Award" at the "Triple A Private Capital Awards 2026" of the financial media "The Asset", and also won three awards in "Excellence", demonstrating its brand strength.
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HonorFar Eastern New Century's textile waste upcycling technology breaks through the footwear recycling bottleneck, winning the 2026 R&D 100 Awards with industry partners Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC) has utilized its FENC® TOPGREEN® rTPEE technology to transform textile waste into soft and high-performance polyester elastomers.
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HonorFar Eastern Group showcases net zero driving force at 2026 Asia Pacific Sustainable Expo The 5th Asia Pacific Sustainable Expo 2026 will be held from August 27th to 29th, with Far Eastern Group participating in the event for five consecutive years. This year, Far Eastern Group aims to create net zero and compete with Far Eastern Group; Under the theme of 'Sustainable Far Eastern Group, Cross Regional Collaboration', a dual exhibition area will be formed to introduce the group's sustainable achievements in areas such as food, clothing, housing, and transportation related to people's livelihoods.
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HonorFar Eastern Department Stores wins two awards at the New Taipei Enterprise Classic Awards The "New Taipei Enterprise Classic Award" hosted by the Economic Development Bureau of the New Taipei City Government held an award ceremony on August 24th. Far Eastern Department Stores won two awards in the "Sustainability Development" and "Diversified Services" categories for their outstanding achievements in sustainable management and service innovation.
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HonorYa Tung Ready Mixed Concrete Corporation won two awards at the 28th National Quality Award The 28th National Quality Award (NQA) ceremony was held on August 18th, and Ya Tung Ready Mixed Concrete Corporation was awarded the "Functional Model Category - Business Technology Model Award" and the personal "Excellent Management Award", showcasing the company's long-term achievements in promoting the three-axis transformation of "technology, digital, and sustainability".
Welfare
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GeneralitiesTaipei Far Eastern Group's Shangri La "Ten Thousand Miles Crab Season" Fresh Flavors Debut The Far Eastern Group Shangri La Chef Team in Taipei attended the New Taipei City Government's "2026 New Taipei Shanghai Style Launch Press Conference" on September 17, supporting high-quality local fishing products. From now until November 30th, the restaurant will simultaneously launch the "Ten Thousand Miles Crab Hunting Season", carefully selecting six major ten year old crab species and cooking autumn crab dishes with different flavors.
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GeneralitiesAutumn Tour Tainan Tainan Far Eastern Group promotes dual housing project in Shangri La Tainan Far Eastern Group Shangri La has launched two housing projects starting today, open for booking accommodation from October 1st to December 30th, 2026. Regular stays are eligible for the China International Travel Service (CITS) Weekly Accommodation Assistance. Eligible guests who stay for two consecutive nights can receive a maximum discount of NTD 2000.
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GeneralitiesWelcome to the Far Eastern Group Shangri La's "Brilliant 101 Fireworks Room" in Taipei in 2027, which will go on sale on September 24th Targeting the year-end "Taipei 101 Fireworks" craze, Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei will launch its annual "Brilliant 101 Fireworks House" housing project at 12:00 noon on September 24th, and simultaneously launch the "Shangri La New Year Countdown Party" to create a dual venue experience connecting the banquet hall and the 43rd rooftop pool.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Group 77、 Convenient Travel: Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection launches exclusive Far Eastern discounts To celebrate the 77th anniversary of the establishment of the group, Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection invites group colleagues to apply for membership in "eTag Bank Automatic Prepaid&eTag Parking Withholding" with Far Eastern International Bank credit card from now until December 31st, and also has the opportunity to draw an iPad mini.
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GeneralitiesTonia Nicole celebrates her anniversary with NARUMI Japan bone china collaboration, offering a maximum reward of 12% This year, Tonia Nicole not only teamed up with Japan's top bone china brand NARUMI to launch the "Garden Love" co branded bed set, but also created the "City Love" 100% Tencel series. Pre order one week before the anniversary celebration and enjoy up to 12% cash rebate.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Group Garden City "Monet Garden" trial operation Far Eastern Group Garden City, with its brand and category layout that is "the largest, most comprehensive, and most representative," is creating a city style composite mall that provides "one-stop satisfaction for daily living circles. The "Monet Garden" located in Zone B began trial operation on August 22nd, welcoming guests with multiple innovative highlights.
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GeneralitiesA new custom cooking experience: Tainan Flavors, Served at A. Mart A. Mart Wholesale combines the concepts of "Mass Merchandise Channel" and "Private Kitchen Cuisine" to launch the "Tainan Flavors, Served at A. Mart" seasonal limited edition feast, gathering local agricultural and fishery products from Tainan to create innovative packages. It will be launched successively at A.Mart Nanya Store, Taoyuan Store, Shuitan Store, and Fuxing Store, with NTD 688 per person.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern International Bank launches' flexible deposit 'interest rate of 2.435% Far Eastern International Bank Bankee community bank has launched the industry's first "flexible deposit" program. From now until December 31, 2026, as long as you complete tasks such as opening flexible deposits and depositing exclusive live deposits, you can easily accumulate Bankee reward points and exchange them for limited edition merchandise.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei launches' Pink Miracle Magic Box Public Welfare Afternoon Tea 'to support breast cancer prevention and treatment Far Eastern Group Shangri La in Taipei will launch the "Pink Miracle. Magic Box Public Welfare Afternoon Tea" from September 1st to October 31st. At the same time, in response to the 12th "Skirt Run" event of "Marie Claire", they will provide a prize for winning the competition and speak up for breast cancer prevention and treatment.
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GeneralitiesOriental Securities Corporation launches Far Eastern exclusive benefits To celebrate Far Eastern Group's 77th anniversary, Oriental Securities Corporation has launched a special offer for group employees and their families to open a valuable account. Anyone who opens an online account through a dedicated website can receive a discount on transaction fees. In addition to the account opening gift, there is no limit to the deduction amount for regular fixed investment, and you can also enjoy a discount on the uniform handling fee.
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern International Bank's Lejia+card overseas rewards up to 3.5%, setting a new benchmark for family cards In view of the continued popularity of overseas tourism in recent years, Far Eastern International Bank has specially upgraded the "Far Eastern Group Lejia+Card" travel and lifestyle discounts, combined with designated spending limits for overseas consumption, providing airport surrounding services and up to 4 airport VIP lounges and other diverse benefits, allowing cardholders to easily enjoy every journey.
Hot Topic
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GeneralitiesTitle: "Far Eastern Talks" November Topic: My Healing Time Do you also have a dedicated time to 'pause' yourself amidst the daily busyness and pressure? Welcome to write and share your healing moments. Once your submission is published, Far Eastern Magazine will provide you with a 'Stress Relief Reward'! (Deadline: Before October 15th)
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Talks: My Healing Time Some moments may not disturb the world, but they can quietly repair the cracks in one's mood. In this issue, Far Easterner from home and abroad is specially invited to share these gentle daily landscapes. Let's practice together and see beauty from the brief pauses.
Life Guide
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Computer Science ColumnConvenience is the biggest enemy of cybersecurity Pursuing efficiency is a daily routine for office workers. In order to save time, they may skip this process, change this setting later, or do this for now. However, when convenience overrides safety, it may lead to a cybersecurity storm.
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Health ColumnPay attention to signs of degradation and maintain a healthy lifestyle As people age, their bodies and brains may experience varying degrees of degeneration. Early detection and intervention can delay the occurrence of disability or dementia and maintain a good quality of life.
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Finance ColumnBorrowing money actually makes you richer? Cracking the myth of 'debt' If you suddenly need NTD 1 million, would you directly use the funds in your account? Let's first calculate which funding source is more cost-effective? The first reaction of most people may be: 'Of course, if you have money, use your own.' After all, 'zero debt' is often seen as the highest standard of financial health.
Story
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GeneralitiesTasting the Temperature of Time in a Miniature World When the water is calm, the image becomes clear; when the heart is calm, wisdom arises. Facing the ever-changing days, everyone has different ways to adjust their pace. I choose to piece together my own movement trajectory between the miniature train models at my fingertips.
Editor
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GeneralitiesFar Eastern Group 77 is exciting and promising In October, which marks the 77th anniversary of the group's establishment in Taiwan, the "Cover Story" section takes you back to the glorious footsteps of Far Eastern over the past year, and witnesses Far Eastern Apparel, Far Eastern Industries (Shanghai), Far Eastern Apparel (Suzhou), and Nextlink all reaching new milestones.
