Militants crossed the border from 巴基斯坦; Afghan forces killed 28 people
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 28 people were killed by Afghan forces
- 32 people injured
Companies mentioned：伊斯蘭國、阿富汗國防部、巴基斯坦、巴基斯坦軍方、巴基斯坦資訊部門、路透社、阿富汗政府、坎達哈
2026-09-27 18:00–21:00 JST
84 received, 84 listed, 4 sources
One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 67 items from 3 sources; Japan, 17 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（40）
No tag, and the deviation from the three-foot line was not upheld; Kannan joked that Chen Chieh-hsien had ruined his shutout
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The Hawks rallied to win 4-2 in the end
- Allowed 2 earned runs
- Pitched 8.2 innings
- Threw 126 pitches
- His 8th win of the season
Companies mentioned：台鋼雄鷹、統一7-ELEVEn獅
During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, sample grilled oysters at 屏東西市場 and stroll through the market on 萬倉街 with your pets
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Limited to 30 barbecue sets
- More than 100 distinctive stalls will gather at the event
Companies mentioned：屏東西市場、萬倉街、NEKO MARKET
No internet freedom: 20 Harbin university students punished for bypassing the Great Firewall
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 20 students
- From the 18th to the 19th
Companies mentioned：哈尔滨工程大学、星岛日报
Northern Ireland Protestants allowed to march in a Catholic area for the first time in nearly 30 years, drawing attention to the history of religious conflict
Summary not yet available
Facts
- No more than 35 people may take part
- Must set off before 8 a.m.
- Must finish before 9:30 a.m.
Companies mentioned：奧倫治會社、新芬黨、北愛爾蘭遊行委員會
華碩 and 微星 showcase their products at an African anime convention, vying for a share of South Africa's gaming market
Summary not yet available
Facts
- ROG (Republic of Gamers) marks its 20th anniversary
- 360-degree flip function
Companies mentioned：華碩、微星、ROG、MSI
Japanese media: Chinese research vessels repeatedly enter waters near the Diaoyu Islands, possibly gathering intelligence for an invasion of Taiwan
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Chinese research vessel Xiangyanghong 22 conducted surveys 5 times within Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near the Diaoyu Islands
- The area surveyed by Xiangyanghong 22 is about 50 kilometers west of the Diaoyu Islands (called the Senkaku Islands by Japan)
- The research vessel sailed back and forth within a rectangular area about 66 kilometers long and 11 kilometers wide
- Xiangyanghong 22 repeatedly sailed slowly north and south at about 5 kilometers per hour
- As of the 25th, 13 such incidents had occurred in the area
- Only 6 were recorded in all of 2025
Companies mentioned：向阳红22、共同社、日本海上保安廳、日本外務省、防衛省、聯合國海洋法公約
Two key replay reviews in the 9th inning: Hawks' Kannan wins but misses out on a shutout, saying he is disappointed
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Led his team to a 4-2 win over 統一獅
- Kannan threw 126 pitches over 8.2 innings today
- He still delivered a strong performance, allowing 2 runs over 8.2 innings on 126 pitches
- Gave up just 3 hits
- Recorded 5 strikeouts
- Earned his 8th win of the season
Companies mentioned：台鋼雄鷹隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅、統一獅
Hakka sports pioneer Liang Rong-mao honored with a presidential citation at his funeral
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Liang Rong-mao was born in Minguo 27 in Baoshan, Hsinchu
- In year 83, Liang Rong-mao helped establish 寶島客家廣播電台
Companies mentioned：台灣大學、台灣客家公共事務協會、總統府、行政院客家委員會、台北市客家文化基金會、寶島客家廣播電台、客家委員會
Heavy rains kill 56 in India and 14 in Nepal, with 11 missing
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 56 people died in India
- 14 people died in Nepal
- 11 people are missing
- Cumulative rainfall reached 66.5 millimeters
- Normal rainfall for the same period is 7.6 millimeters
- 46 people were injured
- More than 1,000 homes were damaged
- Across 77 administrative districts nationwide
- 49 areas are at risk of flash flooding
After China-Philippines standoff in the South China Sea, 中國軍隊海警 hold exercises at Democracy Reef on the same day
Summary not yet available
Facts
- China and the Philippines had a standoff at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands on the 24th
- The PLA Southern Theater Command held joint air and sea exercises today in the airspace and waters around Democracy Reef in the South China Sea (called Huangyan Island by China)
Companies mentioned：中國軍隊海警、中國海警局、菲律賓海岸防衛隊
Traffic is expected to surge northbound on the final day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with 11 road sections at risk of congestion
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Highway traffic totaled 74.6 million vehicle-kilometers
- Today's traffic volume is estimated at 114 million vehicle-kilometers
- The highway bureau forecasts traffic of 105 million vehicle-kilometers
- That is 1.1 times the annual weekday average of 93 million vehicle-kilometers
- Northbound traffic could reach 59 million vehicle-kilometers
- That is 1.3 times the weekday annual average
Companies mentioned：交通部高速公路局、交通部公路局
Original李四川提3大新店建設願景 盼加速地方發展
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Companies mentioned：李四川、游皓麟、國民黨、侯友宜
Scholars calculate that Taipei's tree canopy area has shrunk over 2 years; Chiang Wan-an says 13,000 trees will be added
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A reduction in tree canopy equivalent to about 13,000 trees
- More than 13,000 trees added
- Tree canopy area fell from 628 hectares to 615 hectares
- Another 3,550 trees will be added in urban areas by the end of next year
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、歐洲太空總署（ESA）
Original亞運女子拳擊陳念琴完勝泰國選手 晉級4強保底銅牌
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Won decisively, 5-0
- Lost 0-3
Companies mentioned：蘇萬納彭、並木月海、柯文明、林郁婷、黃筱雯、陳念琴
Surge in Japanese-language test registrations prompts government to consider alternative exams
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 943,671 people in Japan and overseas registered for the exam held in July this year
Companies mentioned：日本國際教育支援協會、國際交流基金
Asian Games kurash: Li Wan-ting wins silver, dedicating it to her late mother and overcoming a personal regret
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A traditional grappling martial art that originated in Uzbekistan about 3,500 years ago
Companies mentioned：國立體育大學、中央社
High-speed rail apologizes after unreserved-seat passengers stood in business-class cars, vows to step up announcements
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Ridership hit a record 348,000 on the 24th
- Ridership also reached 315,000 on the 25th
- A total of 663,000 passenger trips over 2 days
- Only 6 train services, carrying about 30 unreserved-seat passengers in total
- About 30 unreserved-seat passengers in total
Companies mentioned：台灣高鐵
2 cars collide for unknown reasons in Tainan; 3 adults and 2 children taken to hospital
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 passenger cars
- A total of 5 people were taken to hospital
- 2 boys
- 4 vehicles of various types
- 8 personnel
Companies mentioned：台南市政府消防局、中央社
Chinese restaurant in South Korea vandalized with spray paint, possibly over controversial name "習近平"
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 4 Chinese men
- Aged from their 20s to their 40s
- Around 2:40 a.m.
- About an hour
Companies mentioned：習近平、韓國前鋒日報、京畿道盆唐警察署、仁川機場、中國煙台市、上海市
Ko Chih-en campaign says remarks about wanting to eat Pingtung bananas in Qishan were taken out of context
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨
43 Mexican students disappeared 12 years ago; thousands take to the streets demanding the truth
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 43 teacher-training students
- 12 years ago
- 6 dead
- More than 134,000 people
- The 28th
Companies mentioned：阿約欽納帕師範學院、格瑞羅州、伊瓜拉鎮、薛恩鮑姆
Man found dead on New Taipei bus after several days; shocked passenger alerts police
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The deceased, surnamed Kao, was on the bus at 8:40 p.m. on the 24th
- It was not until the bus departed at 6:45 a.m. today
- When the bus passed MRT Xindian Station at 6:55 a.m.
Companies mentioned：新北市警察局新店分局、台北地檢署
Taipei daycare abuse case: Shen Po-yang questions handling of case, while Chiang Wan-an says investigation began after report was received
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original1名就讀台北市松山區幼兒園的3歲男童
- A similar case previously occurred in Taipei, lasting more than 200 days
Companies mentioned：台北市松山區某幼兒園、北市教育局、民進黨
Huang Wei-sheng earns Asian Games bronze and a national sports award; Weichuan Dragons manager says, "Then I don't have to give him anything, right?"
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Recorded 8 hits
- Batting average of 3-cheng-33
- NT$900,000
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、兄弟
Cheng Li-wen proposes driving 新潮流 out of Yilan; Lin Kuo-chang says campaigning on hatred is inappropriate
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Companies mentioned：國民黨、新潮流、民進黨、民眾黨
Weather to remain stable on the final day of the holiday; northeasterly winds strengthen and showers begin from 10/1
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The system will continue to affect the area through October 6
- Highs around 32 to 35 degrees Celsius
- Localized highs above 36 degrees
- Highs around 30 or 31 degrees
- Temperatures will still reach 34 or 35 degrees
- Overnight lows around 22 to 24 degrees across the island
Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署、氣象署
Residents hope for a gap in the median, which stretches more than 200 meters in Donggang, Pingtung
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The median stretches more than 200 meters
- Residents have to take a detour of about 100 meters
Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府、東港鎮公所、王船文化館、民進黨
New biography of Taiwanese-language research pioneer Wang Yu-te unveiled in Tokyo; granddaughter carries on his work with Taiwanese-language classes
Summary not yet available
Facts
- His father died in 1985 at the age of 61
- It took about 30 years from start to finish to complete the book
- Classes could start as early as November this year
Companies mentioned：台灣文化中心、草思社、台灣青年、東京大學、明治大學、日本國會
Lai Ching-te praises Chen Su-yue’s farming roots, says she will care for farmers if elected county magistrate
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Companies mentioned：民進黨、農會
Trump-Xi meeting makes a big splash but yields few results; scholars say structural contradictions between the U.S. and China remain deep
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Invitation for 100,000 young Americans to visit China
Companies mentioned：中華亞太菁英交流協會、台北海洋科技大學、東吳大學
Chen Wen-hui took a fall at the Paris Olympics; Asian Games weightlifting silver gives her confidence
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Snatch: 106 kg
- Clean and jerk: 126 kg
- Total: 232 kg
Companies mentioned：中央社
Powerful storm hits the northeastern U.S.; Hurricane Nolo could bring flooding to Hawaii
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Maximum sustained winds of about 150 kilometers per hour
- Nolo’s center was about 266 kilometers south-southwest of Hawaii’s southernmost point
- Some areas of the Big Island could receive around 510 millimeters of rain
Companies mentioned：紐約、波士頓、費城、美國國家氣象局、美聯社、法新社
Huang Wei-che visits Singapore to promote Tainan agricultural products, hopes to expand business and tourism ties
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：台南市政府、新加坡企業
Netizens call for a Taipei performance of “The Cat Replaces the Crown Prince”; Shen Po-yang says he strongly opposes it
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Companies mentioned：民進黨、中央社
Beach cleanup on Dongji and Xiji islands during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday removes 257 kilograms of marine debris through public-private cooperation
The Marine National Park Headquarters and the Taiwan Canoe Association teamed up to clean beaches on Dongji and Xiji islands in Penghu during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. As of the 27th, they had removed 257 kilograms of marine waste, demonstrating the results of public-private cooperation to protect the marine environment.
Jakarta seeks to improve air quality, aims to fully electrify buses by 2030
The Jakarta provincial government announced that buses will be fully electrified by 2030, with the goal of expanding the TransJakarta fleet to about 10,000 electric buses. It also plans to continue expanding its metro, light rail and bus networks to reduce transport emissions and private vehicle use.
Facts
- Air quality was rated “unhealthy” on 21 days
- Average PM2.5 concentration was about 92.3 micrograms per cubic meter
- The operating fleet currently has more than 4,700 vehicles
- Of these, 500 are electric buses
- Provides transport services for about 1.5 million passenger trips daily
- The government aims to expand the bus fleet to about 10,000 vehicles by 2030
- Transportation accounts for about 52% of the capital’s direct greenhouse gas emissions
- Target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030
- Aims for public transportation to account for 55% of all travel by 2045
- More than 4 million people enter and leave Jakarta every day
- Jakarta’s public transport system has reached about 93% connectivity
Companies mentioned：雅加達快捷專線巴士、雅加達輕軌、雅加達捷運、點滴網、Detik、布迪、Budi Awaludin、大雅加達地區、Jabodetabek、茂物、Bogor、德博、Depok、唐格朗、Tangerang、勿加西、Bekasi、阿農、Pramono Anung
Taipei City Government: Power outage at city hall raised server room temperatures, disrupting cloud platform website services
A power outage at city hall caused server room temperatures to rise, triggering the storage equipment’s protective shutdown mechanism and disrupting website services on the cloud platform run by 台北市政府. Services including the official website and the 1999 citizen complaint system could not be accessed, but have gradually been restored following emergency repairs.
Facts
- The Taipei City Government’s websites began experiencing platform connectivity issues at about 8:30 p.m. on the 26th
- Services across the platforms have been gradually restored since 1 a.m. today
Companies mentioned：台北市政府、民進黨
Heavy rain causes flooding in India and Nepal, leaving at least 19 dead and 10 missing
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At least 19 people were killed
- 10 workers are missing
- 15 people died in Uttar Pradesh
- 5 people injured
- 117 homes were damaged
- 4 people killed
- Shimlung Peak is 7,126 meters above sea level
Major incident at UK air force base; several arrested, nearby homes evacuated
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 30 emergency response vehicles were on standby in Fairford village (費爾福村), near the base
Companies mentioned：費爾福空軍基地、RAF Fairford、費爾福村、格洛斯特郡警方、威爾福德村、伊朗革命衛隊、英國政府
Taiwan | 風傳媒（24）
DPP marks its 40th anniversary with a fresh, “Young” twist! “DPP 40 Sheng Cafe” opens in Kaohsiung, as Huang Jie creates a youth-oriented party office and engages with the next generation
To mark the DPP’s 40th anniversary, its Kaohsiung City chapter launched the “DPP 40 Sheng Cafe” event, combining a birthday café concept with youth culture. Chapter head Huang Jie and mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung attended, emphasizing democratic succession and a more youth-oriented approach.
Hundreds of guests gather for Mid-Autumn Festival appreciation dinner! Shankuan Construction to launch 5 projects next year in Zuoying, Fengshan, the Arena area, Kenting and Neipu, with total sales topping NT$10 billion
Shankuan Construction announced at its Mid-Autumn Festival appreciation dinner that it will launch 5 projects next year, with total sales exceeding NT$10 billion. The projects extend from Kaohsiung to Pingtung and Kenting, showcasing the company’s expansion plans.
Companies mentioned：STOSA、太格木地板、YKK AP
Still working on city affairs on his 62nd birthday! Huang Wei-che flies on a red-eye budget airline despite back pain for a quick Singapore trip to promote agricultural products, tourism and investment
On his 62nd birthday, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che endured back pain to take a red-eye budget flight for a quick trip to Singapore, promoting agricultural products such as pomelos and holding a tourism and investment promotion exchange to seek international cooperation.
Tomorrow’s weather / Cold air is on the way! Forecast reveals when weather will change across Taiwan, bringing “cooler, damp conditions and heavy rain”; a look at the week ahead
The Central Weather Administration forecasts stronger northeasterly winds after the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Rain and cooler temperatures are expected north of Taoyuan and in eastern Taiwan starting October 1, with highs falling to 30-31 degrees and overnight lows of 22-24 degrees. The annual high-tide alert remains in effect through September 30, and low-lying coastal areas should guard against flooding.
Su Chiao-hui unveils second wave of campaign merchandise! Short-sleeved hoodies, Shining Towels and baseball caps; spokespersons turn heads in group photos
Legislator and New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui has released a second wave of campaign merchandise, including short-sleeved hoodies made in collaboration with Taiwan Wolf, Shining Towels and baseball caps. Her spokespersons also posed for magazine-style promotional photos, emphasizing everyday wear and fashion.
Companies mentioned：TAIWOLF（台灣狼）
Huang Wei-che visits Singapore to promote pomelos, linking agriculture, tourism and investment to pursue international business opportunities
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che led a delegation to Singapore to promote pomelos and held tourism and investment promotion exchanges, aiming to integrate agricultural, tourism and industrial resources and expand into international markets.
Ko Wen-je heads south to campaign alongside Chang Chia-chun, vouches for her image and ability
Former Taiwan People’s Party chairman Ko Wen-je headed south to Yunlin to campaign alongside county magistrate candidate Chang Chia-chun, projecting unity between the blue and white camps and endorsing her image and ability.
Hsu Hsin-ying unveils third wave of women’s empowerment policies! Focuses on expanding temporary childcare to give parents a chance to recharge
Hsu Hsin-ying announced a 3rd-wave women’s empowerment policy, built around strengthening temporary childcare services at night and on holidays, improving childcare-matching platforms, and developing childcare resource apps, to support parents’ need for respite.
Original民眾黨是否再戰2028？柯文哲鬆口了 提1事酸賴清德「戰略目標」達成
Original柯文哲表示，民進黨透過司法案件阻止他參選2028年總統，民眾黨是否與國民黨合作等問題將在2026年選後再討論。
Companies mentioned：民眾黨、國民黨、民進黨
Taiwan supporters plan “The Cat Replaces the Crown Prince” performance in Taipei to mock Chiang Wan-an? Wang Hung-wei blasts it as a repeat of the “Bluebird” tactics used in the mass recall campaign
Wang Hung-wei, a lawmaker from Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang, condemned plans by the pro-Taiwan camp to stage the traditional opera “The Civet Cat Replaces the Crown Prince” in Taipei and mock Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s family lineage. She criticized the plan as a tactic used by “Bluebird” aides during past recall campaigns and said it would stoke social divisions.
Companies mentioned：風傳媒
Don’t just think of Wooma for Taichung barbecue! Insiders recommend “5 hidden gems,” praising their value: fresh, high-quality meat and delicious side dishes that keep diners coming back
A post ranking Taichung barbecue restaurants recently sparked lively discussion on Threads. It listed 5 hidden-gem barbecue restaurants recommended by users for their value: Yakiniku Nakayama, Wooma, Chaliu, Hutong Barbecue and Laojing Premium Barbecue. Commenters praised the fresh meat, good service and popular specialty side dishes.
Companies mentioned：輕井澤集團
“The Cat Replaces the Crown Prince” performance in Taipei to mock Chiang Wan-an? Shen Po-yang says “strongly opposed” 3 times: “We only care about his ability to govern”
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang publicly opposed using the play “The Cat Replaces the Crown Prince” to mock rival Chiang Wan-an, stressing that the election should focus on governing ability rather than family background and avoid mobilizing hatred.
9/27 Evening News | 32-year-old well-known department store chain announces closure! New Taipei amusement park opens! “Accessible by MRT and TRA” opening date revealed; Taiwan beats China 5-1 to win Asian Games baseball bronze
Taichung’s long-established 四季百貨 department store will close its Tungkai branch on Oct. 4, KidZania Taipei will open at LaLaport Nangang at year-end, and Taiwan won a bronze medal in baseball at the Asian Games. The report also covers traffic and weather on the final day of the holiday period and the start of publicly funded vaccinations.
Companies mentioned：四季百貨、KidZania、LaLaport、星宇航空
What explains the difference between PX Mart eggs priced at NT$58 and NT$89? The correct answer: 3 key differences; price is not the standard for buying.
PX Mart egg prices range from NT$58 to NT$89. The difference lies in the farming method (cage-raised, barn-raised, free-range, etc.) and production costs, while nutritional value is similar. Consumers should identify the farming method from the ending letter on the eggshell code (O/F/B/E/C), rather than looking only at the price.
Companies mentioned：全聯實業、長短樹放牧蛋牧場
Why did women in ancient brothels tie red cords around their waists? It wasn’t for decoration! The final 1 reason is heartbreaking.
Women in ancient brothels tied red cords around their waists not simply as decoration, but as a symbol of the heavy historical realities of praying for freedom, warding off evil and keeping safe, and preserving a final measure of dignity. The cord symbolized their longing for redemption and their emotional self-protection in a feudal society.
Is buying U.S. Treasuries better than buying a home? Ruan Mu-hua reveals 2 warning signs for real estate investment in the “high-interest-rate era”: the traditional rental-income logic no longer works.
Financial expert Ruan Mu-hua said that in a high-interest-rate environment, the yield on U.S. 10-year Treasury bonds has surpassed the capitalization rate for real estate, rendering the traditional rental-income logic ineffective. Taiwan’s housing market also faces shrinking sales volume and stagnant prices, and he advised investors to focus on assets with stable cash flows.
Civil servant takes 168 days off in 1 year and is ordered to repay NT$300,000! She claimed her traffic accident happened during work-related sick leave, but the court rejected her argument: she was doing aerobics in a basement.
A female civil servant with the Ministry of Finance’s National Taxation Bureau took as many as 168 days of leave in 1 year and was ordered to repay NT$300,000 in pay for excess leave. She claimed an accident was a work-related injury, but the court ruled that it occurred after she took part in aerobic dance and upheld the repayment order.
A “Taiwan” towel at the Nagoya Asian Games was banned! Chiang Wan-an says: Cheering for Taiwan should not be taboo.
At the baseball competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan fans were stopped from holding up “Team Taiwan” towels. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an protested on social media, saying that supporting Taiwan should not be taboo.
Store water now! 4 counties and cities face major water outages tomorrow, leaving “the whole family without water to bathe or cook from the morning.” Check your home’s outage area with one click.
台灣自來水公司 announced that water service will be suspended in parts of Taipei, New Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung starting September 28, affecting thousands of households. Residents were advised to store water in advance and turn off their water pump power.
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
The Taiwan crisis is not coming in 2027! Former White House national security official warns: Xi Jinping is betting on a change of government in 2028; Trump should not delay arms sales to Taiwan.
Former White House national security official Qin Jiangnan warned that a Taiwan Strait crisis could come in 2028 rather than 2027, because Xi Jinping is betting on a change of ruling party in Taiwan. He criticized Trump for delaying $14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan and urged officials to use the 2-year window to accelerate defense preparations.
A “狸貓換太子” performance at the Xue Zha Mei Arts Festival? Chicken Cutlet Girl blasts organizers as “stupid and malicious”: Taiwan supporters shouldn’t stage this farce.
Taiwanese influencer Jipai Mei criticized a group planning a “Civet Cat Replaces the Crown Prince” event in Taipei as “foolish and malicious.” Citing concern about the impact on the election, she urged pro-Taiwan supporters to be on guard. A Democratic Progressive Party candidate also opposed the event.
Take note when riding the high-speed rail! Officials issue 1 rule: violators will be forcibly removed from the carriage and may have to pay the fare difference plus a 50% penalty. Take care when using non-reserved seating.
台灣高鐵 reiterated that standing is strictly prohibited in business-class carriages during the extra transport services for the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day, after an influx of non-reserved-seat passengers into business class sparked controversy. Violators will be asked to leave and may have to pay the fare difference plus a 50% penalty.
Companies mentioned：台灣高鐵
Wu Tsung-hsien opens Yilan campaign headquarters! 3 major political figures show their support as Cheng Li-wun calls Lin Kuo-chang a “pork-barrel politician” and says 新潮流 is behind him.
Original吳宗憲宜蘭競選總部成立，國民黨主席鄭麗文、民眾黨主席黃國昌及新北市長侯友宜站台。鄭麗文批評民進黨新潮流操控宜蘭，指控林國漳是「肥貓」，呼籲鄉親守住宜蘭。
Companies mentioned：國民黨、民眾黨、民進黨、新潮流
Is the civil service no longer a safe bet? 11,000 civil servants seek retirement and 3,000 leave in a year; more than 40% quit for “this reason.”
The number of Taiwanese civil servants leaving their jobs reached 3171 in 2025, while the number of applicants for senior and junior civil service examinations fell 31.9% in 8 years. The number of retirees hit a record 11229, with the abolition of lifetime pensions and an imbalance between pay and responsibility cited as the main reasons.
Japan | PR TIMES（17）
[シーサイドホテル舞子ビラ神戸] The Autumn Harvest Buffet, “Autumn Harvest Buffet,” celebrating the delights of the bountiful fall, will be held at テラスレストラン サントロペ starting Oct. 1 (Thursday).
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Facts
- Weekdays: Adults ¥3,500
- Weekends and holidays: Adults ¥4,000
- Weekends and holidays: Adults ¥6,500
Companies mentioned：シーサイドホテル舞子ビラ神戸、テラスレストラン サントロペ
“First love came to kill me” — The TV anime “Mera x Des: The Grim Reaper and My Abnormal Love” begins broadcasting Jan. 5 (Tuesday), 2027!
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Facts
- The number of users worldwide has surpassed 66 million
- 10 terrestrial TV stations (planned)
Companies mentioned：株式会社MIXI、Qzil.la、studio keel、ARCH、ミラクル・バス、マジックカプセル、モンスターストライク
[20th Asian Games] Japan women's national team “Oriyume Japan” wins silver medal, falling 23-27 to South Korea in final match
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- 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya)
- Japan's final record: 5 wins, 1 loss (2nd place, silver medal)
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Date and time: Sept. 27, 2026 (Sunday), 18:00
- Women's round (round-robin tournament among 7 teams)
- Player Miyako Hatsumi reached 50 appearances in international matches in this game.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会、豊田合成記念体育館 エントリオ、U-NEXT
i-TOWEL (アイタオル) POP-UP STORE: Some items sold out due to popular demand — open through tomorrow, Sept. 28 (Monday)
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Facts
- 4 times the target
Companies mentioned：i-TOWEL、アイタオル、伊澤タオル株式会社、Amazon.jp、ZOZOTOWN、T-SITE GARDEN GALLERY、湘南T-SITE、日本橋三越本店、有楽町マルイ
Swarm AI “Fuga v2” achieved 82.0% on Terminal-Bench 2.1, matching Claude Fable 5, at 1/10 the cost. It maintained quality and stable coordination while processing 800 agents at once.
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- 82.0% accuracy
- Approximately 800 AI agents
- Approximately 1/10 of usage-based API charges
- All 89 tasks
- Approximately 1,200 AI agents
- Approximately 700 agents
- 80.5%
- 83.8%
- 83.2%
- 82.1%
- 79.3%
- 78.9%
- Approximately $475
- Approximately $47
- Approximately $420
- Approximately $107
Companies mentioned：株式会社KandaQuantum、OpenAI、Hugging Face、METR、Redwood Research、Sakana AI、Codex、Claude Code、Terminus 2、Cursor CLI、Gemini
Graphic designer 佐藤卓 and actor 小林涼子 appear at launch event for new brand “i-TOWEL (アイタオル)”
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Facts
- Sept. 25, 2026
- About 60 minutes
Companies mentioned：伊澤タオル株式会社、株式会社TSDO
Professional esports team FENNEL to enter Shadowverse Premier Series starting with the 2027 season
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Facts
- Operates esports divisions across 11 titles
- VALORANT division has won 4 times in Japan
- The team’s combined social media following totals 4.8 million
- More than 700 million total YouTube views
Companies mentioned：FENNEL、Cygames、Shadowverse Premier Series、VALORANT、League of Legends、Pokémon UNITE、DIESEL、WIND AND SEA
Launch of “ファクタリングコード,” a same-day AI factoring service for corporations, sole proprietors and freelancers
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Invoice amount
- Amount received
Companies mentioned：株式会社KingdomEntertainment、ファクタリングコード
Top episodes to air on TV based on the results of the “World's Favorite 4 Digimon Anime Series: Best Episode Poll”! Main promotional video and broadcast information revealed for “The Best Adventure We Chose”!
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Facts
- Broadcast begins Oct. 4, airing every Sunday at 9 a.m.
- Catch-up streaming begins every Sunday at 9:30, immediately after the terrestrial broadcast
Companies mentioned：東映アニメーション株式会社、フジテレビ、読売広告、日本コロムビア、TVer、FOD
[Lecture report] Gave a lecture at 熊本県トラック協会 on “Solving the challenges of hiring and retaining people! Recruitment and training strategies for drivers and managers at transport companies”
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Facts
- September 17 (Thursday), 2026
- Capital: 98 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング、熊本県トラック協会
A classic from the early days of 小説家になろう, finally getting a long-awaited book release after 15 years! GCノベルズ new release “Teleporter: The Failed Magician Will One Day Reach the Divine Realm 1” goes on sale Nov. 30!
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Facts
- 1,430 yen
- Base price: ¥1,300
- 10% tax
Companies mentioned：マイクロマガジン社、GCノベルズ、KADOKAWA、小説家になろう、カクヨム、X
Take the ropeway to the old castle plaza in autumn. Enjoy carefully selected German beer and wine, along with local specialties, atop Kobe's mountains in the refreshing autumn breeze. Raise a glass in the autumn garden! “German Festival 2026” is underway at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens.
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Facts
- Runs from Sept. 4, 2026 (Friday) to Dec. 28 (Monday).
- Original時間：11:00～16:00 ※ナイター営業時は20:00まで
- Originalドイツ南部・バイエルン州ゾントホーフェンで350年以上にわたりビール造りを続ける家族経営の醸造所「ヒルシュブロイ」のビールです。
- The most popular “Original Herb Sausage Platter” (¥1,300) is a staple at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens.
- • Lamb brochette ¥1,400 • Beef steak with French fries ¥1,400
- • Herb garden-style takoyaki ¥850
- • Seafood tomato soup with rice croquettes, risotto-style ¥900
- • Kobe Black Curry 1
Companies mentioned：神戸リゾートサービス株式会社、ローテ・ローゼ、ヒルシュブロイ
What makes up the “O&M costs” of grid-scale battery storage? Webinar to examine operating and maintenance expenses
ジャパンブランディング株式会社 will hold a webinar in mid-October 2026 explaining the breakdown of O&M costs for grid-scale battery storage. It will outline how a multilayered cost structure affects project viability amid limited revenue.
Facts
- Operating and maintenance costs (labor, repairs, miscellaneous expenses, general administrative expenses and other costs combined: ¥5,000/kW/year)
- Wheeling charges (503.80 yen/kW/month and 0.88 yen/kWh)
- Generation-side charges (75.13 yen/kW/month)
- Renewable energy surcharge (¥3.49/kWh, including charging and discharging losses)
- Annual capacity degradation rate of 1%
- Decommissioning costs estimated at 5% of construction costs
- Capital: 110 million yen
Companies mentioned：ジャパンブランディング株式会社、GUS Technology（格斯科技）、ウエストホールディングス株式会社
“Jinai Akutsu Calendar 2027” set for release! The calendar explores “仁・愛,” inspired by his name, expressing 2 sides of his appeal: cool and cute. A handover event will also be held in Tokyo!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社キューブ、LivePocket、cubit club plus
ReoNa to appear at the 2nd AOM presents Cheer Concert “ReoNa -Yorimichi-,” hosted by Toshima City and Animate
ReoNa will appear at the 2nd “Yorimichi” cheer concert hosted by Toshima City and Animate, performing an acoustic live show for invited students. A message from the Toshima City mayor will also be shared, drawing attention to community partnerships and support through music.
Facts
- Sept. 26, 2026 (Saturday), at Animate Theater in Tokyo
- Original2026年10月10日（土）16:00開始
- Original2026年10月11日（日）14:00開始
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Mar. 6, 2027 (Sat.)
- Mar. 7, 2027 (Sun.)
- ¥2,640 including tax
- ¥1,650 including tax
- ¥2,200 including tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイト、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ
All commemorative merchandise revealed for the “Sakura Wars 30th Anniversary Exhibition: Dreams Come Alive”!
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Facts
- The series marks its 30th anniversary in 2026
- Oct. 31, 2026 (Saturday)–Nov. 15, 2026 (Sunday)
- Dec. 4, 2026 (Friday)–Jan. 4, 2027 (Monday)
- Ticket price: ¥2,000 (tax included)
- [Same-day tickets] ¥2,400 (tax included)
- [Price] ¥2,200 (tax included)
- [Price] ¥8,800 (tax included)
- [Price] ¥7,700 (tax included)
- [Price] ¥1,980 each (tax included)
- Cumulative domestic shipments of the series and related works have surpassed 4 million copies
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、ムービック
“I want to hear Ozaki's music once more”: A concert by saxophonist Kazuhiro Ozaki will be held in Ichikawa, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 4, made possible by one person's wish — 1 week to go
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Facts
- As of September 27, 2026, more than 210 visitors are already expected
- Front S seats: 3,000 yen
- Rear A seats: 2,000 yen
- The YouTube channel “SAX尾崎一宏” has surpassed 110,000 subscribers
- To pass on the terraced rice paddies of Ichikawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture, which have been cultivated for about 400 years, to future generations
- More than 500 hands-on activities have been held to date
- A total of more than 12,950 people have taken part
- 23 plots of terraced rice paddies have been restored to date
- More than 180 species of living things have been identified at the activity site
Companies mentioned：NPO法人棚田LOVERS、株式会社ヴェール
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A global test of AI trading is approaching! Samsung and SK hynix face “extremely high expectations” for their Q3 earnings, with memory price hikes in focus.
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are set to report Q3 earnings, with the market closely watching whether AI demand can translate into actual profits. Rising memory prices and progress on HBM4 technology are in focus.
Companies mentioned：輝達、博通、美光科技、超微半導體、Meta
Nvidia is evaluating glass substrates! They could be used in next-generation GPUs as early as 2028, in collaboration with TSMC and others.
NVIDIA is evaluating the use of glass substrates for next-generation GPUs and is working with Germany’s SCHMID and TSMC, among others. It aims to put the technology into practical use by 2028. The semiconductor packaging technology is drawing attention for its high speed and low power consumption, and its potential to overcome the limits of organic substrates.
Companies mentioned：Intel、AMD、SCHMID、Corning、TSMC、SKグループ、DNP、Samsung Electro-Mechanics、LG Innotek、Absolics、AGC、LPKF、京東方A、沃格光電、美迪凱、藍思科技
Crude oil shipping supercycle takes off! BDTI surges 5,250 points, up more than 100% for the year; VLCC TCE tops $1 million.
A supercycle in crude oil shipping has arrived, with the BDTI up more than 100% since the start of the year and VLCC TCE topping $1 million per 1 day. 中遠海能 and 招商輪船 are seeing rapid growth in earnings.
Companies mentioned：中遠海能、招商輪船、中信證券、國泰海通