Publication of Results of Public Comments on the Proposed Partial Revision of the “Comprehensive Supervisory Guidelines for Major Banks, etc.” and Other Matters
Publication of the List of Financial Service Providers (Published September 18, Reiwa 8), Analysis of Common KPIs for Investment Trusts and Foreign-Currency-Denominated Insurance (As of the End of March, Reiwa 8), and Information on the Next Reporting Period
Promulgation of the “Cabinet Office Order Partially Amending the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Investment Trusts and Investment Corporations” and Results of Public Comments
UN General Debate set to open; diplomatic allies urge recognition of Taiwan's participation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the eve of the 81st UN General Debate, the permanent representatives of Taiwan's diplomatic allies sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Guterres, calling for Taiwan to be admitted to the UN system and recognizing its contribution to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Facts
The permanent representatives of Palau, Saint Lucia, the Marshall Islands, Belize and Saint Vincent jointly sent a letter to Secretary-General Guterres.
The joint letter argues that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not preclude Taiwan's meaningful participation in the UN system.
Yemen conflict spreads to the Red Sea; Houthis say Saudi Arabia carried out 300 airstrikes in a week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yemen's Houthi rebels accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out 300 airstrikes on areas under their control over the past week. The recent escalation in fighting has displaced more than 112,000 people.
Facts
Carried out 26 airstrikes on areas under their control within 24 hours
Airstrikes over the past week have reached 300
More than 112,000 people displaced
Nearly 3,000 others crossed the sea to flee to Djibouti
5 cargo-laden ships continued to pass through over the past week
About 17 million people in Yemen face food shortages
Tough Chinese market and rising restructuring costs prompt 福斯 to sharply cut full-year forecast
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
福斯汽車集團 sharply cut its full-year forecast due to a difficult Chinese market, problems at 保時捷 and rising restructuring costs. It expects profits to take a hit of 10 billion euros and will write down 保時捷 by 6 billion euros.
Call for Proposals for the Reiwa 8 Program to Support the Development of Recycled Material Supply Chains (including support for introducing related infrastructure and equipment to supply recycled materials of stable quality and quantity)
1 new locally transmitted dengue case reported nationwide; public urged to eliminate breeding sources, while medical facilities are asked to remain alert and report cases
Presentations or debates on National Referendum Proposal No. 22 to be held on November 12; applications to establish campaign offices and register must be completed in accordance with the law by October 15