Finland's prime minister said a gas agreement with Russia is impossible while the war continues.

Optical-communications sector pullback hit Yuanjie Technology stock today. The company says production, order delivery and capacity expansion are proceeding normally. CW lasers for data centers are the main product delivered this year and demand is strong. Phase II of the optoelectronic communications semiconductor chip and device R&D/production base has total investment of about 1.251 billion yuan; civil works, some cleanrooms and supporting facilities are complete. First production equipment is expected to enter the plant soon, followed by commissioning, with capacity expected to come online in late‑2026 to early‑2027.

On Oct 22 (Thu), the Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index (TAIEX) opened 413.05 points higher, up 0.88%, at 47,300.82.