【サンシャインシティプリンスホテル】Limited-time special kaiseki course in collaboration with 辰馬本家酒造 at “Japanese Cuisine Musashino”
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A special kaiseki course created in collaboration with 辰馬本家酒造 will be available for a limited time from October 2, 2026, at “Japanese Cuisine Musashino” at サンシャインシティプリンスホテル.
Was a participant seeking “true love” or “after the prize money”? The “Pandora’s Box” revealing the identity of 1 member is opened! A handsome video creator unexpectedly apologizes on his knees in front of a woman… What is the reason?
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On September 29, 2026, ABEMA will air episode 5 of the dating reality show “Love Catcher Japan 3” for free. In a game with ¥10 million in prize money at stake, the identity of 1 participant will be revealed through “Pandora’s Box,” and a video creator will apologize to a woman while kneeling.
Achieved annual hiring plan of 130 people. MitsuMore expands PdM hiring from 2 per year to 6 in 7 months with hands-on support from its ready-to-contribute RPO service
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株式会社ミギナナメウエ has published a case study on the introduction of its “ready-to-contribute RPO” service at 株式会社ミツモア. It helped expand PdM hiring from 2 per year to 6 in 7 months and supported the achievement of an annual hiring plan of approximately 130 people.
【叡啓大学】The 2nd EikeiCross, “The Power to Make It Personal: What Does It Mean to Be a Stakeholder? What Is Leadership?” will be held
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叡啓大学 will hold its 2nd EikeiCross event on October 14, 2026. The theme is “The Power to Make It Personal: What Does It Mean to Be a Stakeholder? What Is Leadership?” Associate Professor Motoko Seko and Lecturer Yasuyuki Matsuura will speak, fostering multifaceted thinking through dialogue with students.
Wemade’s new casual defense game “Charge! Demon Corps” launches its Web3 version!
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WEMADE officially launched the Web3 version of “Charge! Demon Corps,” a Web3 mobile game developed by LightCon, on September 29 in more than 170 countries worldwide.
叡啓大学 held its fall entrance ceremony on September 28, 2026, welcoming 20 international students from 12 countries. Chairman Suzuki and President Arinobu gave remarks, and a representative of the incoming students also delivered a speech.
A hairbrush made by a makeup brush company. A manufacturer in Yao, Osaka, launches a 100% natural-bristle hairbrush combining boar and black pig bristles
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株式会社ウエダ美粧堂, a makeup brush manufacturer in Yao, Osaka, is selling a 100% natural-bristle hairbrush under its own brand BISYODO, made with 55% boar bristles and 45% black pig bristles (large: ¥13,200, small: ¥7,700).
A focus on the boxes that house works of art: Special exhibition “Boxes That Make Your Heart Flutter” opens
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徳川美術館 is holding a special exhibition, “Boxes That Make Your Heart Flutter,” showcasing the history, role and beauty of boxes used to house works of art.
Now, that experience can contribute to Miyagi’s growth. A support program connecting companies seeking “immediate contributors” with experienced people aged 35–59: Reiwa 8 fiscal year “Project to Support the Active Participation of the Middle-Aged Generation”
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株式会社タスクールPlus has opened a special website since August 2026 as part of 宮城労働局’s “Reiwa 8 Project to Support the Active Participation of the Middle-Aged Generation,” a commissioned project. It is holding seminars and joint company information sessions in Miyagi Prefecture to connect companies with people aged 35–59.
Construction management jobs in Kansai account for 13.7% of the total; median salary of 4.5 million yen, 43.1% with a minimum of 5 million yen or more, and 67.3% offering a 2-day weekend｜Analysis of 819 job listings [Construction Management Job Data Survey Vol. 20]
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ジョブリー建設’s editorial team analyzed 819 construction management job listings as of September 2026 and found that the median offered annual salary in Kansai (2 prefectures and 4 other prefectures) was 4.5 million yen, and 67.3% offered a 2-day weekend.
On September 18, 2026, 叡啓大学 held its 2026 fall graduation ceremony at its campus in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City. Six international students from the second cohort admitted through the international student selection process graduated.
[Opening October 5] Helping households cope with high prices! An unmanned discount vegetable stand opens in Hatadera, Matsuyama
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株式会社エヌケイワイ will open an unmanned stand selling discount vegetables on October 5, 2026, inside an existing unmanned frozen-food sales outlet in Hatadera, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.
From Kitakyushu: Turning manufacturing-floor data into “profit improvement.” TEAM FAB selected for Kitakyushu City’s startup growth support program
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株式会社TEAM FAB has been selected for Kitakyushu City’s startup growth support program and will accelerate the research, development and demonstration of “Kaizen-maru.”
Facts
Reiwa 8 fiscal year “Business Transformation, Startup and Growth Support Program”
[MEDULLA] Christmas Coffret 2026 “Jewel Moments”: All 9 sets open for early reservations from 10/9! A luxurious collection featuring beauty appliances with cumulative sales topping 350,000 units and items ranked No. 1 in LDK’s best cosmetics awards
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株式会社Sparty, which operates the personalized hair care brand “MEDULLA,” will begin taking early reservations on October 9, 2026, for 9 limited-edition Christmas coffret sets. The luxurious sets include beauty appliances with cumulative sales topping 350,000 units and award-winning items. A special gift will be given to the first 500 customers.
日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on October 21 explaining grid connections, site selection and watt-bit collaboration in response to soaring demand for AI and data centers. Koichiro Yamaki and Shigeyuki Zama of 東京電力PG will speak about the challenges and initiatives.
Facts
Oct. 21, 2026
1 participant: 37,600 yen (tax included)
From the 2nd participant onward: 32,600 yen (tax included; same company and simultaneous registration)
アイテック阪急阪神株式会社 and ｕｇｏ株式会社 launch collaboration to use and deploy the autonomous mobile AI robot “ugo” — sign partnership agreement to advance the real-world implementation of physical AI
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アイテック阪急阪神株式会社 and ｕｇｏ株式会社 have launched a collaboration to use and deploy the autonomous mobile AI robot “ugo” and signed a partnership agreement.
I want to remain a “teacher,” whether at school or away from it. 株式会社NIJIN and 教員コミュニティ「ジーニー」 to hold online roundtable
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株式会社NIJIN and 教員コミュニティ「ジーニー」 will hold an online roundtable on October 23, 2026, to discuss teachers’ working styles and how they can stay involved in education.
[A long-established company with over 100 years in business] Romeyer's challenge: Enjoy professional flavors easily at home. Refreshed sales of Ginza Romeyer's Western-style prepared dishes to meet demand for “luxury at home”
Shinokuni Akita's original brand “Crayon Shin-chan Japan Craft” wins the “Special Award for Collaboration to Promote Japanese Food Overseas” at the “Kyoto Ani-Monoづくり Award 2026”
アンダーアーマー to hold “UA COMBINE TOKYO,” measuring athletes' “overall ability,” in Japan for the first time
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株式会社ドーム, アンダーアーマー's exclusive distributor in Japan, held “UA COMBINE TOKYO,” a program measuring athletes' physical abilities, for the first time in Japan at Tokyo Big Sight on September 26, 2026.
U.S.-China rivalry unchanged after Xi-Trump meeting; scholar says tactical cooling-off in the short term
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Scholars said that after the Xi-Trump meeting, the United States and China reached only limited consensus on tariffs, artificial intelligence, trade and economic issues. Their structural competition remains unchanged, and the two sides are entering a period of “tactical cooling-off” in the short term, while retaining competitive tools such as export controls.
Facts
Extended by only two months, not a year
US$14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan
The United States will hold a presidential election in 25 months
Kaohsiung’s 116 annual budget allocates NT$192.9 billion in spending; Chen Chi-mai says fiscal sustainability will be pursued
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai reported to the city council on the 116 annual budget, which allocates NT$192.9 billion in spending. Net borrowing is lower than in the previous year and has declined for 16 consecutive years to a record low. He emphasized fiscal sustainability and the city’s transformation.
Facts
Spending: NT$192.9 billion
Revenue: NT$188.1 billion
Revenue-spending gap: NT$4.764 billion
Net borrowing in the 116 annual budget: NT$4.764 billion
Down NT$94 million from the 115 annual budget
Has declined for 16 consecutive years
NT$1.145 billion for industrial development, investment promotion and business administration
NT$476 million for labor welfare and employment services
NT$100 million for the Youth Entrepreneurship Development Fund
NT$4.23 billion for road, park and streetlight maintenance and improvements
NT$1.318 billion for metro network construction
NT$968 million for commuter pass subsidies
NT$591 million allocated for the Nanzi interchange, connecting roads and external access roads
NT$3.77 billion for reclaimed water projects and wastewater treatment
NT$3.68 billion for drainage and flood prevention projects
NT$416 million for maintenance of channels and flood prevention facilities
NT$563 million allocated for new school building projects
A total of NT$18.978 billion for older adults, people with disabilities, children and youth, and social assistance
NT$9.999 billion for long-term care
NT$6.272 billion in tuition subsidies under measures to address the declining birthrate
NT$2.719 billion in subsidies for free school lunches
Taiwan Writers’ Festival kicks off; Lee Yuan says Taiwanese literature is not far from the world stage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Culture Minister Lee Yuan said at the announcement press conference for the 2026 Taiwan Writers’ Festival that Taiwanese literature has made clear progress in international awards and overseas visibility, and is gradually finding its own language and path. It is “not far” from reaching the world stage.
Mortgage terms keep getting longer; average reached a record 26.8 years in Q1, with 30-year loans now the norm
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Citing data from the Ministry of the Interior, 信義房屋 said the average term of new mortgages in Q1 this year reached 322 months, or more than 26 years, a record high. 30-year mortgages have become the market norm, and mortgage terms in the six major cities and Hsinchu are generally about 7 years longer than 10 years ago.
Scholar: Washington policy circles have clear consensus on countering China and protecting Taiwan; U.S. arms sales to Taiwan will not stop
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Scholar Ma Chun-wei said Washington policy circles have a clear consensus on countering China and protecting Taiwan. Arms sales to Taiwan may be delayed because of factors including defense industry capacity, the Xi-Trump meeting and Taiwan’s preparedness, but the United States will not stop selling arms.
Facts
US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan
Could be delayed for 3 reasons
Xi and Trump are expected to meet 4 times this year
Hsieh Kuo-liang camp says Tong Tzu-wei did not preside over general questioning; office says proceedings were unaffected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsieh Kuo-liang’s campaign office accused Council Speaker Tong Tzu-wei of repeatedly failing to preside over general questioning on the mayor’s policy address, saying he should focus on his current duties before running for office. Tong’s office responded that leave had been requested and a substitute appointed in accordance with regulations, and that proceedings went ahead as normal.
Voyeur flees after secretly filming at Taipei Metro’s Xiangshan Station; police actively tracking suspect
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A secret filming incident occurred at Taipei Metro’s Xiangshan Station. A woman online accused a man of using an Apple Watch camera remote to film up her skirt before fleeing. The Xinyi Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department has accepted a report and is reviewing surveillance footage to identify and locate the suspect.
Facts
She took the metro with a friend to Xiangshan Station on the 26th
At around 11 p.m. on the 26th, a victim reported the incident at the precinct’s Sanzhangli Police Station
東元 showcases modular data center in Singapore, targeting Southeast Asia’s AIDC market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
東元 joined its subsidiary 安達康科技 to showcase a one-stop integrated modular data center solution at Data Centre World Asia in Singapore, expanding into Southeast Asia’s AI infrastructure market. 東元 has secured contracts to build capacity totaling nearly 1GW and strengthened its industrial supply chain by acquiring Malaysia’s NCL Energy and Dynaciate Engineering. It has also opened a new plant in Penang to support global customer demand.
Hualien County adds subsidies for children aged 2 to under 6, offering up to NT$7,000 per child
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hualien County Magistrate Hsu Chen-wei announced the “Hualien County Seedling Protection Plan for Children Aged 2 to Under 6,” which adds subsidies to the central government’s childcare allowance. Children enrolled in early childhood education and care institutions will receive NT$6,000 per semester; those not enrolled will receive NT$5,000 to NT$7,000 per month, depending on birth order. The plan is funded with about NT$150 million and takes effect July 1 this year.
Miaoli man randomly attacks people again less than 7 months after release; appeals court changes sentence to life imprisonment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
邱明治, a Miaoli man, randomly attacked people again less than 7 months after being released from prison. The Taichung High Court’s second-instance ruling found the original sentence too lenient and changed it to life imprisonment, with permanent deprivation of civil rights.
Yu Wenzhong camp questions alleged fabrication in thesis controversy; Lin Yueqin dismisses it as old news
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The camp of Kuomintang Miaoli mayoral candidate 余文忠 questioned whether Democratic Progressive Party legislator 林月琴’s doctoral thesis had undergone ethics review (IRB) and alleged it was fabricated. 林月琴 dismissed the claims as old news and called for key evidence to be presented.
Facts
Original106年在中央警察大學完成
Applied to conduct thesis research interviews in April 102
Official documents, however, show the date was 104
The ASEAN news roundup for September 29, 2026, covers economic and financial developments across the region: Vietnam rose in tourism rankings; Laos agricultural exports reached US$1.14 billion; Singapore accounted for 92% of Southeast Asia’s startup funding in the first half of the year; the Philippines plans to issue US$1.5 billion in Islamic bonds; Myanmar issued 34 electric vehicle import permits; Malaysia aims for 6 tenths of EPF members to meet retirement benchmarks by 2030; Thailand’s August exports posted their biggest increase in more than 4 years; Cambodia’s trade with ASEAN rose 18% year over year; and Indonesia’s parliament passed the 2027 budget, setting an economic growth target of 6%.
FamilyMart sells 2 winning receipts worth NT$10 million each; customer wins grand prize with a NT$10 drink purchase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the 7th and 8th month period of year 115 unified-invoice lottery, 全家便利商店 issued 2 special prizes worth NT$10 million each, 2 grand prizes of NT$2 million, 5 first prizes of NT$200,000 and 2 cloud-invoice exclusive prizes of NT$1 million. One customer won the NT$10 million prize after spending just NT$10 on a drink.
Facts
2 special prizes worth NT$10 million each
Special prize: NT$10 million.
Spent NT$10 on a drink
2 grand prizes of NT$2 million each
Grand prize: NT$2 million.
5 consumers were lucky enough to win the first prize
Chiang Wan-an campaign office unveiled; entire team belongs to the 8th-grade generation, with 9 campaign merchandise items
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
蔣萬安’s campaign office opened today, unveiling a leadership team of 5 people from the 8th-grade generation with an average age of 30, as well as 9 campaign merchandise items. Campaign office director 葉向媛 said the team combines professional and hands-on experience, and explained the main visual concept and fundraising sales details. Plans for the campaign headquarters are ongoing.
New Taipei’s National Day flag-raising ceremony moves to Second Administrative Center for first time; limited-edition tumblers to be given away
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The year 115 New Taipei National Day flag-raising ceremony will be held at the Sanchong Second Administrative Center for the first time, with 500 commemorative tumblers available on site in a limited giveaway. Performers will include 富邦啦啦隊.
Facts
500 commemorative tumblers available in a limited giveaway
All nominees for Control Yuan posts rejected; DPP says it is deeply disappointed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan held a recorded vote on consent to Control Yuan appointments, rejecting all 27 nominees, including presidential nominee 陳永興. DPP Legislative Yuan caucus secretary-general 莊瑞雄 said he was deeply disappointed with the result and criticized the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party for failing to offer concrete reform proposals, saying the vacancies would affect the handling of public complaints.
Facts
27 nominees for Control Yuan posts
The 6th Control Yuan members’ terms expire on July 31
President Lai Ching-te nominated them in June
Did not receive the consent of more than 1/2 of all legislators
The Taiwan dollar closed at 31.876 against the U.S. dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market, down 9.6 cents, with trading volume of US$2.043 billion.
August economic indicator flashes red for 9th consecutive month, tying record for longest red-light streak
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國發會 announced that the economic indicator remained red in August, marking 9 consecutive red lights and tying the record for the longest red-light streak, set from February to October 2021.
Strong AI momentum drives science park revenue to a record 3.54 trillion yuan in first half
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國科會 announced that science park revenue reached 3.54 trillion New Taiwan dollars in the first half of 2026, a record for the same period in previous years and a 29.27% year-on-year increase. Robust AI demand fueled growth across industries, including integrated circuits, computers and peripherals. Revenue is forecast to exceed 7.56 trillion New Taiwan dollars for the full year.
Facts
Science park revenue totaled about 3.54 trillion New Taiwan dollars in the first half
Up 29.27% year on year
Computer and peripherals industry posted an 82.49% year-on-year increase
Integrated circuit industry posted a 29.57% year-on-year increase
Science park revenue is expected to exceed 7.56 trillion New Taiwan dollars this year
Hsinchu Science Park: 1.12 trillion yuan
Up 36.03% from the first half of 2025
Central Taiwan Science Park: 0.65 trillion yuan
Up 20.63% year on year
Southern Taiwan Science Park: 1.77 trillion yuan
Up 28.57% year on year
Precision machinery industry ... revenue grew 37.65%
Communications industry ... revenue increased 13.01%
Biotechnology industry ... revenue grew 17.44%
Optoelectronics industry ... revenue grew 6.3%
Total trade value of the parks was 4.75 trillion yuan in the first half
Education Ministry finds districts lacking affordable childcare; public preschools to prioritize classes for 2-year-olds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Education found that 49 township- and district-level administrative areas nationwide lack adequate affordable childcare. Based on population and assessed demand, public preschools in metropolitan areas will prioritize adding classes for 2-year-olds to ease pressure on dual-income families.
Facts
49 township- and district-level administrative areas
To prevent vaccine errors or duplicate doses, 北榮玉里分院 develops AI-assisted review tool
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
北榮玉里分院 Vice Superintendent Chen Yu-chun used AI to help independently develop VaxCheck, a tool for checking publicly funded vaccines. It helps medical staff quickly review older adults’ vaccination histories to prevent errors or duplicate doses. The open-source tool is being shared free of charge with other medical institutions.
鴻海: Young Liu named among global top hundred manufacturing leaders for 2026, ranked 7th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
鴻海 announced that Chairman Young Liu was named one of the global top hundred manufacturing leaders for 2026 by international media outlet Manufacturing Digital, ranking 7th globally. The recognition cites his efforts to advance technological innovation in areas such as AI and electric vehicles, as well as the group's transformation.
Mingxiong Township chief election heats up as candidates accuse each other of corruption and election law violations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Mingxiong Township chief election in Chiayi County is heating up. DPP candidate Chen Congyi reported incumbent township chief Lin Yuling to prosecutors on suspicion of corruption, alleging that a company owned by her son, Chen Zhaoliang, won township office contracts. Lin filed a complaint with police accusing Chen Congyi of violating the election and recall law.
泰航 cancels 8 more flights as airport baggage piles up; CEO apologizes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
泰國國際航空公司（泰航） canceled 8 more flights today and its CEO apologized after flooding in Bangkok disrupted ground operations and caused widespread baggage delays. The airline expects to clear the backlog of more than 5000 bags within 72 hours.
Facts
Canceled 8 domestic and international flights
More than 5000 bags remain stranded at the airport
Operations to be completed within 72 hours
34 flights were delayed on the 28th
Fewer than 3% of flights departed on time
Flights departing Bangkok will be cut by about 30% to 40% over the next few days
Taoyuan's Longtan transfer station opens 9/30, offering more than 600 daily services
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taoyuan's Longtan transfer station will open on September 30, combining intercity bus, city bus and shuttle services to provide 600 to 700 trips daily and serve as a key transportation hub for southern Taoyuan.
Falling stones from building facade damage sign; Keelung City Government orders repairs within 3 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Stones fell from the facade of a building on Zhongshan First Road in Keelung and struck a sign. The city's Urban Development Department ordered residents to put emergency safeguards in place within 10 days and complete repairs within 3 months under the law, or face penalties under the Building Act.
Facts
Repairs to be completed within 3 months
Emergency safeguards must be in place within 10 days
Legislative Yuan rejects all 27 nominees in Control Yuan personnel consent vote
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan held a recorded vote on nominees to the Control Yuan. The blue and white camps voted against them, leaving all 27 nominees, including Chen Yung-hsing and Wang Jung-chang, short of a majority of approval votes. They therefore cannot be approved as members of the 7th Control Yuan, in accordance with the law.
Taiwan’s technological edge in logistics AI draws interest from Malaysian maritime operators
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Malaysian maritime operators said at Malaysia Maritime Week 2026 that Taiwan has a technological edge in logistics AI and related fields。Deeper Taiwan-Malaysia cooperation could help Malaysia improve port operations，maritime transport and safety management，and accelerate the digital transformation of its maritime industry。
Facts
Malaysia’s total merchandise trade topped 3 trillion ringgit last year
About 98% of international trade is conducted by sea
Malaysia has also set a goal of increasing the cargo-handling capacity of ports nationwide to 100 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEU) by 2035
Increase to 100 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEU)
Lin Chi-ling reflects on motherhood，says she once gave up on herself and urges other mothers to love themselves
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lin Chi-ling shared at a press conference for 頭髮養護品牌 that she once felt like giving up on herself after becoming a mother，and encouraged mothers to love themselves first。Her son recently learned to ride a bicycle，a small joy for her，and she also revealed that she is working to establish an international sex education platform。
Chen Ming-chi：U.S. policy toward Taiwan unchanged，arms sales still under review
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said the United States has consistently maintained its policy toward Taiwan，which will not change because of a leader’s remark at a particular moment。U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are still in a U.S.-led evaluation phase，and Taiwan hopes the sales will be implemented as soon as possible。
消基會 tests for pesticide residues：20% of scallions and 80% of Thai basil samples fail
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
消基會 released the results of pesticide residue tests on garlic，scallions and Thai basil。All garlic samples passed，while 20% of scallion samples and as many as 80% of Thai basil samples failed。It advised consumers to soak and rinse produce thoroughly，and high-risk groups to avoid eating it raw。
Facts
20% of scallion samples failed
As many as 80% of Thai basil samples failed
30 samples in total
Tested for 410 pesticide residues
Fines of at least NT$60,000 and no more than NT$200 million
Lai Ching-te shares meal with party founders，hopes to unite people to defend sovereignty and democracy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民進黨 held a reunion dinner for its 40 founding and party members。President and party chairman Lai Ching-te called for people to unite to safeguard sovereignty and democracy，and stressed nurturing young generations and supporting the transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises。
Taiwan’s first technology ETF marks 20 years，with cumulative returns exceeding 24 times
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s first technology ETF，富邦科技ETF (0052)，marks its 20th anniversary with cumulative returns of 2427.05%。元大電子 (0053) has been renamed 「元大科技市值」 to reflect the industry’s upgrading。
Facts
20th anniversary of its listing
Returns reached 2427.05%
Since its establishment at the end of August 2006
Over the 20 years through the end of August this year
Also announced in mid-September
Since its establishment on Aug. 28, 2006
The fund’s assets also surpassed the threshold in February this year
New Taipei man runs illegal signal-capturing equipment rental operation for profit，infringing on content worth over NT$100 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Tseng in New Taipei City set up an illegal signal-capturing operation and packaged illegally intercepted television signals into set-top box plans that he rented to lodging operators around Taiwan for profit。The Criminal Investigation Bureau uncovered the operation，with the value of the infringement initially estimated at over NT$100 million。
Facts
Infringing on content worth more than NT$100 million
Monthly rental fees for each set-top box ranged from about NT$200 to NT$300
Tseng made nearly NT$3 million in illegal profits over 4 years
The total value of the infringement exceeded NT$100 million
Yang Kun-pi wins silver in Asian Games trap shooting，returns to podium after 8 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the men’s trap final at the Nagoya Asian Games，Yang Kun-pi lost the lead to a Kuwaiti shooter by 1 point and took silver，returning to the podium after 8 years。
Huang Teng-hui earns nominations for 3 Golden Bell works，recalls painful process of portraying a patient with schizophrenia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actor Huang Teng-hui was nominated for the Golden Bell Awards for 三 works：《我們與惡的距離2》、《真料理兩鍋論》 and 《九條好漢在一班》。He recalled that portraying a patient with schizophrenia was painful，but helped him develop greater empathy。
Taichung City Government to proactively review low- and middle-income eligibility from October，no need to visit district offices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taichung City Government announced that beginning in October it will proactively review eligibility for low-income and middle-low-income households for 116年度。Those who already qualify will not need to apply at district offices，and will only be notified if additional documents are required，in a move to reduce the public’s burden and prevent fraud。
皇冠雜誌 marks 72 years，to cease publication at year-end and bid readers farewell
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
皇冠雜誌，which was launched 72 years ago，announced that it will cease publication with its 874th issue，due out in December this year。Publisher Ping Heng said it plans to release a collector’s edition to bid readers farewell，and stressed that the value of writing and reading will not cease。
Facts
皇冠雜誌，launched 72 years ago
The 874th issue，due out in December this year
The 874th issue
Over a period of 3 months
Since its launch in 1954
Starting in the 1960s
Since 「皇冠」 marked its 60th anniversary in 2014
Many changes have also been made over the past 12 years
Eileen Chang published in Crown in 1966
After the 1970s
Crown Arts and Culture Center established in the 1980s
Crown founded in 1994
The top prize is as much as one million New Taiwan dollars
Control Yuan personnel consent vote blocked; Chen Yong-hsing: I will continue working for human rights and disadvantaged groups
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan held a roll-call vote on the Control Yuan personnel consent case, and all 27 nominees failed to win approval. Nominee Chen Yong-hsing said the result was expected, thanked President Lai Ching-te for the nomination and the public for their concern, and criticized the blue-and-white camp's boycott as irrational. He said he would continue to work on human rights and issues facing disadvantaged groups.
Kong Shaoxun, who escorted Hu Jintao out at the CCP's 20th Congress, named Gansu governor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At its fifth session on the 29th, the 14th People's Congress of Gansu Province, China, elected Kong Shaoxun governor of the Gansu Provincial People's Government and Wu Xiaojun director of the Standing Committee of the Gansu Provincial People's Congress. Kong became widely known after escorting Hu Jintao out of the venue at Xi Jinping's behest during the closing session of the CCP's 20th Congress.
Marriage leave extended to 14 days, taking effect in October; employers can also apply for wage subsidies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As part of efforts to address Taiwan's demographic challenges, the government is extending marriage leave from 8 days to 14 days, with the new policy taking effect on October 1. 勞動部 said wages for the additional 6 days will be paid in full to employers, who can apply for a subsidy from the Bureau of Labor Insurance after paying the wages.
Facts
Marriage leave extended from 8 days to 14 days
Takes effect on October 1
Wages for the additional 6 days
Within 2 years of paying workers for marriage leave
Tehran proposes plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz; Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. response
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he expected the United States to provide a formal response to Tehran's plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Conditions for lifting the blockade include ending hostilities, unfreezing assets and removing sanctions.
Facts
About 1/5 of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments
The United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran in late February
Qatar hopes the matter can be completed by tomorrow
Fire at Shin Hou's Malaysian subsidiary factory; losses still being assessed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
欣厚-KY announced that a fire broke out at its Malaysian subsidiary's factory. No one was injured, and losses and insurance claims are still being assessed.
Nantou plans to build an incinerator; vice president says Ministry of Agriculture understands local concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited Nantou County to pay respects at a temple. Regarding the Nantou County government's plan to build a garbage incinerator in a designated agricultural zone in Mingjian Township, she said the Ministry of Agriculture understands local concerns, including the tea industry, water resources and ecological issues such as leopard cat habitats. She stressed that any land-use change must follow statutory procedures and undergo an environmental impact assessment.
Facts
Original南投縣29日電
Invited to Ventotene Island, Italy, from the 10th to the 12th
Attend the 2nd Ventotene Forum on Europe, Freedom and Democracy
Just 2 weeks ago, I was still preparing and wondering whether I could make the trip
Three major institutional investors sell a net NT$78.186 billion in Taiwan stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks fell 392.64 points today to close at 47631.96 points. The three major institutional investors recorded combined net sales of NT$78.186 billion, with foreign and mainland Chinese investors posting the largest net sales.
Facts
Net sales of NT$78.186 billion
Fell 392.64 points
Closed at 47631.96 points
Trading value of NT$785.039 billion
Dealers recorded net sales of NT$16.402 billion
Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$1.417 billion
Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net sales of NT$63.201 billion
EU orders Google to open search data and Android features; Google appeals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
谷歌 has appealed two orders issued by the European Union under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which require it to open Android features and search data to competitors. 谷歌 argues that the measures will harm user privacy and security, while DuckDuckGo supports the EU decision.
More than 130,000 people in Taiwan seek flu care; 疾管署 expects cases to ease in mid-October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
疾管署 reported more than 130,000 outpatient and emergency visits for influenza in Taiwan last week, down 3.2% from the previous week. It expects the outbreak to fluctuate before easing in mid-October. Monitoring also shows that influenza A(H1N1) is the dominant strain, while cases are rising in neighboring countries.
Bus catches fire while traveling in Taipei's Shilin District; no injuries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 首都客運 bus caught fire while traveling in Taipei's Shilin District today. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze after receiving the report, putting it out within half an hour. No one was injured, and the cause is under investigation.
Bond sell-off and ex-dividend pressure weigh on Japanese stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese stocks fell for a second straight day amid market concerns sparked by a global bond sell-off and pressure from several stocks going ex-dividend. The Nikkei 225 closed down 396.35 points, or 0.60%, at 65481.27 points. The TOPIX fell 70.87 points, or 1.72%, to 4041.13 points.
Central Taiwan Science Park posts record first-half revenue and exports; employment rises
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中科管理局 released data for the first half of 2026, showing that strong AI demand helped revenue and exports reach record highs for the same period in previous years. Employment also rose to more than 60,000.
Baby boy with complex congenital heart disease survives ordeal after cross-specialty rescue by 高醫
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A baby boy in Kaohsiung was born with transposition of the great arteries and complex congenital heart disease. After being treated by a cross-specialty team at 高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院, he underwent highly complex surgery and is now 9 months old and recovering well。
iPhone18 Pro sells nearly 1.3 million units in China in 7 days after launch
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
蘋果's iPhone 18 Pro series sold nearly 1.3 million units in China in 7 days after launch, up about 15% from the previous generation, signaling strong demand for high-end models。
Foreign investors buy NT$70.1 billion last week, ending 3 straight net-selling periods; 友達 gets the biggest boost, with 240,000 lots
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign investors bought NT$70.149 billion net last week, ending 3 straight net-selling periods, and added the most shares of 友達. From the start of this year through September 24, they recorded net sales of NT$1.3432 trillion。
林國漳 canvasses in Luodong and listens to residents; 吳宗憲 announces giveaway of Mazu cultural festival blessing money
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Yilan County magistrate candidate 林國漳 canvassed in Luodong Township, while Kuomintang candidate 吳宗憲 announced he would take part in the entire Lanyang Mazu Cultural Festival and distribute 20,000 co-branded blessing envelopes。
SpaceX Starship's 14th test flight reaches orbit at last; why this is a key step
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
SpaceX's 14th Starship test flight successfully reached Earth orbit and deployed 26 next-generation Starlink satellites. The project cost more than US$15 billion and took nearly 10 years to develop. The achievement marks a key step for NASA's Artemis moon program, but challenges remain, including modifications for crewed missions and orbital refueling。
Facts
14th launch
More than US$15 billion
About NT$478 billion
In just 25 minutes and 17 seconds
A near-circular orbit 170 miles above Earth
Equipped with 33 engines
Total thrust of 16.7 million pounds
Could send astronauts to the moon as soon as 2028
The 2027 Artemis 3 mission
Data transmission capacity up to 10 times that of the previous-generation V2 Mini satellites
施劉俐伶 takes silver in karate, claiming first Asian Games medal of her career
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
施劉俐伶 lost 0-5 to South Korea's 金敏英 in the women's over-87-kilogram gold-medal bout at the Nagoya Asian Games, taking silver and earning the first Asian Games medal of her career。
Foreign Ministry: We tried to the end to retain diplomatic allies; Nicaragua turned to China before ties were severed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Foreign Ministry responded to media reports alleging that the Tsai administration's failure to send a congratulatory cable led to the severing of ties with Nicaragua, stressing that the government had made every effort to retain its diplomatic allies until the end. It said ties were ended because Nicaragua turned to China and Ortega ruled dictatorially. Regarding the contents of former ambassador 吳進木's posthumous work, the ministry said it would defer to the Control Yuan's investigation and had revised relevant rules to prevent former officials from directly acquiring citizenship in other countries。
Facts
Ties severed in 2021
Left office on November 17, 2021
Unexpectedly announced on December 9 that it was severing ties with Taiwan
Announced on December 10 that 吳進木 had been granted Nicaraguan citizenship
Group-buying organizer accused of fraud that drove a family of 5 in Fengyuan to their deaths; second-instance court upholds 11-year sentence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A woman surnamed Lee defrauded a family of 5 in Fengyuan of more than NT$15.36 million through a group-buying business, leading them to take their own lives. The appeals court rejected her appeal and upheld the first-instance sentence of 11 years in prison。
Girl forced to parade in humiliation; 衛福部 says case was already opened, alleged violation of protective order carries up to 3 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A girl in Sanchong, New Taipei, was forced by family members to parade in public as a form of humiliation. 衛福部 said the case had already been opened and a protective order sought. Violating the order could carry a prison sentence of up to 3 years。
China's State Council executive meeting: Policies to stabilize property market under study
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's State Council executive meeting was held on the 28th, chaired by Premier Li Qiang. It decided to step up countercyclical adjustments to macroeconomic policy and study measures to stabilize the property market, boost employment and incomes, and build reserves to stimulate domestic demand. It also reviewed and approved a draft regulation on the registration and management of public institutions。