美光宣布面向全球员工推出一项与公司利润挂钩的全新季度奖金计划，以回应中国台湾工会提出的利润分享诉求。

On Wednesday the Baltic Dry Index rose 87 points (3.36%) to 2,680, its highest since Oct. 13 after a jump in capesize demand. The capesize index (BCI) climbed 271 points (7.69%) to 3,793; capesize daily earnings rose $2,453 to $30,895. The panamax index (BPI) fell 43 points (1.91%) to 2,204; panamax daily earnings dropped $387 to $19,836. The supramax index (BSI) ticked up 2 points to 1,870.

Xinya Process disclosed a major asset reorganisation proposing to acquire a controlling stake in Qiyuan Gas. The company plans to buy 15.86% of Qiyuan via share issuance plus cash and raise accompanying funds, and separately to acquire 51.27% via a cash-only deal; the two transactions are independent and not conditional on each other. Transaction prices are not yet determined. Qiyuan supplies commodity and specialty electronic gases, aligning with Xinya’s electronic materials exposure (lithium battery materials and adhesives). Completion would add an electronic gases business line and potential new revenue. Xinya Process shares will resume trading on Oct 22.