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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 215 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 177 items from 3 sources.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
The Yokohama Stadium concert closing out TUBE’s 40th anniversary year will be broadcast and streamed on WOWOW.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社WOWOW、WOWOW、WOWOWプライム、WOWOWオンデマンド
株式会社アルマビアンカ began distributing the second set of LINE stickers for the TV anime “Goodbye, Lara” on September 30.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社arma bianca、キネマシトラス
株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage will hold the “Famitsu 40th Anniversary Fest” at Bellesalle Akihabara on November 7, 2026. Tryouts for the latest games, including “Persona 4 Revival,” as well as stage events and lottery applications for autograph sessions, are now available.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage、株式会社KADOKAWA、スパイク・チュンソフト、SQUARE ENIX、ATLUS、SEGA
A lottery sale has begun for a 2-book set featuring signed copies personalized with the buyer’s name, commemorating the publication of “Mother’s Mud Boat,” the first semi-autobiographical novel by adult film actress MINAMO. The sale is hosted by ソフト・オン・デマンド株式会社.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、ソフト・オン・デマンド株式会社、SOD、マチエミ
Daiwa House Industry partnered with IHGホテルズ＆リゾーツ in Orlando, Florida, to develop “EVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG” and “Staybridge Suites Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG,” its first hotel development project in the United States. The hotels grand-opened on September 16, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：大和ハウス工業株式会社、IHGホテルズ＆リゾーツ、IHG、Daiwa House Texas Inc.、ダイワハウステキサス、Visit Orlando
一般社団法人日本ワーキング・ホリデー協会 (JAWHM) analyzed data from 342 users and found that September was the most popular departure month for language study and working holidays (18.7%). It noted a tendency for people to prepare from the end of summer vacation through autumn, and said many people make the decision at a turning point in their lives.
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Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本ワーキング・ホリデー協会、JAWHM、一般社団法人 日本ワーキング・ホリデー協会
株式会社WellAgent began accepting consultations for FDE-style business improvement and DX support for civil engineering and infrastructure construction companies on September 30, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社WellAgent、WellAgent
Original株式会社ノースオブジェクトが運営する「Keitto」で、10月1日より秋の味覚とハロウィン限定メニューの販売が始まる。
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ノースオブジェクト、Keitto Leipa、手づくり工房、Keitto Ruokala
Original医療法人令徳会運営のユアーズデンタルクリニックが、厚生労働省の令和5年度国民医療費データを分析。65歳以上の割合は全体で60.1%だが歯科診療では40.6%にとどまり、65歳未満が59.4%を占めることが判明した。
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Companies mentioned：医療法人令徳会、ユアーズデンタルクリニック、厚生労働省
The interactive dog festival “Wansupo 2026,” organized by 株式会社タヒチプロモーション and others, will be held at Yokohama Rinko Park on October 3 and 4, 2026. Admission is free, with a wide range of programs including dog sports and talk shows.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社タヒチプロモーション、株式会社金沢シーサイドFM
株式会社KingdomEntertainment offers AI training for businesses, covering everything from the basics of generative AI to its use in the workplace. The hands-on program uses everyday work tasks as examples and teaches participants how to use CHATGPT, GEMINI, Claude Code and other tools.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KingdomEntertainment、CHATGPT、GEMINI、Claude Code
株式会社福商 served samples of sukiyaki made with specialty Matsusaka beef raised in 深野, the birthplace of Matsusaka beef, at the “24th TOP CONNECT Ladies” held at イーグルポイントゴルフクラブ on September 29, 2026.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社福商、TOP CONNECT株式会社、イーグルポイントゴルフクラブ
楽天ヴィッセル神戸株式会社 announced that it will hold the “Rakuten SUPER MATCH,” sponsored by 楽天グループ株式会社, at the J1 League Round 14 match between Vissel Kobe and Urawa Reds at the National Stadium on Nov. 8.
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Companies mentioned：楽天ヴィッセル神戸株式会社、楽天グループ株式会社、楽天、MUFG スタジアム、syncSPORTS by Rakuten、ブルーアーカイブ、東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス、Rakuten Sports
株式会社コンフィデンス・インターワークス has decided to acquire a 70.0% stake in 株式会社flaggs, a game development and operations company, making it a consolidated subsidiary.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社コンフィデンス・インターワークス、株式会社flaggs、角川アスキー総合研究所
株式会社ビビッドガーデン will hold “Rice Farming NEXT 2026” on November 24, 2026, as part of a subsidy program run by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Producers and distributors will take part in discussions on the future of rice farming.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ビビッドガーデン、プライマル株式会社、株式会社みずほライス、JAグリーン近江、株式会社神明ホールディングス、株式会社ファーム・マネージメント・サポート、農研機構、JA全農
Zhu Zhongming completed the by-election process and was elected Shanghai mayor at the 5th session of the 16th Shanghai Municipal People's Congress.
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Companies mentioned：上海市政府新聞辦公室、上海發布、中央社、武漢大學經濟學院財政與審計系、浙江省財政廳、財政部
世新大學 has sparked controversy over abolishing departments and renovating its library. 教育部 said it would form a task force to visit the campus if communication proves ineffective, to protect students' right to education.
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Companies mentioned：世新大學、教育部、中央社、台灣學生聯合會、台學聯、世新學生會
Taiwan's top badminton player Chou Tien-chen headed straight to the Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium after the Nagoya Asian Games to fulfill his dream of throwing the first pitch for 中華職棒富邦悍將隊.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、中華職棒富邦悍將隊、富邦悍將
The 國票金控 board approved a compensation policy under which senior executives' fixed salaries will be capped in line with the public-sector financial institutions system, while variable pay cannot exceed fixed pay. The changes take effect Oct. 1.
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Companies mentioned：國票金、國票金控集團、國票金控、財政部、國票證券
Taiwanese talent show “Universe Cheerleading Squad” has been nominated for 2 Asian Academy Creative Awards, in the Best Music or Dance Programme and Best Reality Entertainment Programme categories, and will represent Taiwan in the international competition.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、緯來原創綜藝、緯來
Original台灣投手劉致榮以育成合約加盟日本職棒東北樂天金鷲隊，選擇背號101期許成就如台北101。
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Companies mentioned：中央社、東北樂天金鷲隊、波士頓紅襪隊、樂天
At a reception marking 77 years since the founding of the PRC, Xi Jinping said China's economy was pressing ahead under pressure and moving toward new and better outcomes. He also stressed the deepening of cross-strait exchanges and cooperation and the suppression of Taiwan independence.
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大立光 announced it will hold an online earnings call on Oct. 8 to discuss its 3rd-quarter operating report and 4th-quarter outlook. Key issues include CPO product validation progress, capacity expansion through newly acquired land, and lens supply for the iPhone 18 Pro series' variable aperture cameras.
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Companies mentioned：大立光、中央社
台灣證券交易所 has created a section on 公開資訊觀測站 compiling the expected board meeting dates for listed companies' financial reports or annual unaudited financial information. The new rules will apply starting with 2026 third-quarter financial reports.
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Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所、中央社、公開資訊觀測站
虹揚發展科技公司 canceled its plan to sign a letter of intent with 印度Simpson& Co. Ltd. and its group companies following a change in its operating strategy. The letter was only an initial expression of intent and would have no significant effect on the company's finances or operations. 虹揚 reported August revenue of NT$63.88 million, up 16.95% year over year; revenue for the first 8 months of this year was NT$520 million, down 10.24% year over year.
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Companies mentioned：虹揚發展科技公司、虹揚、印度Simpson& Co. Ltd.、印度Simpson集團公司
A workplace accident occurred at a construction site on Section Two of Guiyang Street in Taipei's Wanhua District. The excavator operator suffered injuries to both legs when a wall collapsed and was taken to 台大醫院 for emergency treatment.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、台北市消防局、台大醫院
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is expected to dock in Phuket, Thailand, from Oct. 4 to 9, accompanied by about 5120 personnel. Thai and U.S. officials are discussing security measures and reminding visitors to obey the law. The USS Abraham Lincoln's previous stop in Pattaya brought economic benefits to the area, but no specific estimate is available for the Bush's current visit.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、曼谷郵報、Bangkok Post、泰國TNN電視台
鴻海 invested about NT$434 million in its subsidiary 安科諾科技 (arQana) through its subsidiary iCana Holdings Ltd. to strengthen its RF wireless communications business and long-term investment strategy.
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Companies mentioned：鴻海、iCana Holdings Ltd.、安科諾科技、arQana、AchernarTek、iCana、中央社
Reuters reported that 麥當勞 uses an AI pricing tool to analyze transaction data and generate optimal prices. It once recommended pricing a Big Mac meal at US$18 (about NT$570), widening price gaps and fueling friction between franchisees and headquarters as well as regulatory risks.
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Companies mentioned：麥當勞、McDonald’s、溫蒂漢堡、Wendy’s、漢堡王、Burger King、中央社
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung wrote in Danish media outlet GLOBALNYT that China distorts UN Resolution 2758 to prevent Taiwan from participating in international organizations. He urged the free world to support Taiwan's bid to join the United Nations and stressed Taiwan's importance to supply chains and democratic values.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、全球新聞、GLOBALNYT、七大工業國集團、G7
After the Trump-Xi meeting, China's Commerce Ministry announced that it would extend until Dec. 27, 2026, the deadlines for 2 trade barrier investigations into U.S. actions to disrupt global industrial and supply chains and impede trade in green products.
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The Philippine central bank forecasts September inflation will rise to 6.4% to 7.4%, remaining above its 3% target for the 7th consecutive month amid rising food and oil prices and pressure from the peso’s depreciation. Experts predict persistently high inflation could force the central bank to raise rates again. In August, it raised rates by 25 basis points for the 3rd consecutive time, bringing the policy rate to 5%.
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Companies mentioned：菲律賓中央銀行、BSP、菲律賓統計局、PSA、商業天地、BusinessWorld、亞洲圖表集、Capital Economics、中央社
基泰公司 was absent from the 2nd mediation meeting. The Taipei City Government strongly condemned the company and gave it 2 weeks to submit a rent compensation proposal, while accelerating the urban renewal process to help 25 households affected by the subsidence rebuild.
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Companies mentioned：基泰、基泰公司、中央社
Original名古屋亞運電競「第五人格」代表隊在4強戰以0比2不敵中國，最終獲得銅牌。選手張淳銘賽後落淚自責，教練陳宣儒讚揚團隊表現穩定。
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Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社
The National Taxation Bureau found that Mr. A regularly brokered more than 500 transactions over 3 years, earning commissions of more than NT$10 million. He had failed to register for tax purposes or report and pay business tax, and was assessed more than NT$660,000 in back taxes and a fine.
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Companies mentioned：財政部中區國稅局、甲公司、乙公司、丙公司
壽險公會 announced that 保險理賠醫起通 has added 3 medical institutions: Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, 高雄市立民生醫院, and 國軍臺中總醫院中清分院附設民眾診療服務處. The service now integrates 20 life and property insurance companies and more than 59 medical institutions, aiming to improve the digital claims process.
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Companies mentioned：壽險公會、中央通訊社、保險理賠醫起通、醫療財團法人徐元智先生醫藥基金會亞東紀念醫院、高雄市立民生醫院、國軍臺中總醫院中清分院附設民眾診療服務處、台南市立醫院
Chen Chia-pin, acting borough chief of Furen Borough in Keelung, held a Mid-Autumn Festival event distributing mooncake gift boxes. Tseng Wei-hsiang, a Kuomintang candidate for city council, attended. After receiving a tip, investigators launched a search and took Chen, Tseng and others in for questioning to clarify the source of the event’s funding and whether vote-buying was involved.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、Facebook
Uni-President Lions catcher Chang Hsiang returned from the Nagoya Asian Games and was frustrated by his poor batting and difficulties adapting. Manager Lin Yueh-ping said there was no urgency for him to return to the first team.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、中華職棒統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、台電、中信兄弟隊、日職養樂多隊
裕民航運 announced that its subsidiary signed a contract with 新大洋造船, part of 蘇美達船舶, to build 4 Ultramax bulk carriers with a capacity of 64,000 deadweight tons each. The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in the 4th quarter of 2029.
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Companies mentioned：裕民航運、裕民航運新加坡公司、蘇美達船舶、新大洋造船
A survey by 台灣連鎖暨加盟協會 found that 98.8% of businesses face staffing shortages at their stores. More than half have faced shortages for over 1 year, with gaps now extending from frontline positions to management roles.
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Companies mentioned：台灣連鎖暨加盟協會、TCFA、中央社、資策會數位轉型研究院
Actor Hsieh Chan-jung said he has not filmed for 10 months and has taken on stage work on the side to make ends meet. He once borrowed NT$2,000 from Lin Hui-min to pay rent. For his role in the drama “今天愛上我,” he gained weight and later lost 8 kilograms.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、大愛劇
Machine tool maker 亞崴 announced that its board resolved to subscribe to 鑽全’s privately placed common shares, with the number capped at 15 million and its stake expected to be no more than 9.06%. The investment is intended for the long term.
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Companies mentioned：亞崴、鑽全、程泰集團
防檢署 said it is investigating a person who posted on Threads about bringing pork products back to Taiwan from overseas. If the report is confirmed, the person will face a NT$200,000 fine, and the illegal products will be confiscated and destroyed.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、農業部動植物防疫檢疫署、防檢署、Threads、屏東縣動防所、警察局
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu met with South Korean representative to Taiwan Hwang Jae-ho, expressing hope for deeper interaction and understanding between Taiwan and South Korea.
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產業園區管理局, under 經濟部, said there have been no industrial pipeline accidents since the 2014 Kaohsiung gas explosion. To improve safety, it will invest NT$140 million over the next 2 years, including NT$60 million for an AI safety assistant for industrial pipelines and NT$80 million to expand smart sewage management to all 12 industrial parks nationwide.
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Companies mentioned：經濟部、產業園區管理局、中央社
New York Mayor Mamdani announced several new measures to curb antisemitism, including doubling funding for hate-crime prevention and investing US$1 million to strengthen security at religious sites, while encouraging public schools to expand related education. Despite criticism of his stance by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the 「反誹謗聯盟」 saying the measures are inadequate, Mamdani stressed that there would be zero tolerance for antisemitism.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、反誹謗聯盟、Anti-Defamation League
欣興 is spending more than NT$10 billion to buy land and a plant in Hukou, Hsinchu, from Taiwan Bridgestone to expand capacity for high-end AI ABF substrates, as customers lock in capacity for the next 5 years ahead of time amid a supply shortage.
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Companies mentioned：欣興、台灣普利司通公司、Ibiden
Taiwan's men's compound archery team won bronze at the Nagoya Asian Games, setting a team record, while Lin Yu-ting reached the women's 60-kilogram gold medal match and seeks her 2nd consecutive title.
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Companies mentioned：中央社
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung led a business delegation to Belize, where the sides will open a new chapter in areas including smart transportation and carbon-credit cooperation, and signed several letters of intent and agreements.
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台中國家歌劇院 celebrated its 10th anniversary by inviting local 九天民俗技藝團 to lead a blessing procession and perform war drums. Artisans also made a giant 120-jin new-ding rice cake by hand. Artistic Director Li Hui-mei, 國表藝 Chairperson Yang Chi-wen and others joined in cutting the cake and offering blessings, expressing hopes for continued growth.
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Companies mentioned：台中國家歌劇院、九天民俗技藝團、中央訊息、中央社記者、國家表演藝術中心、國表藝
In the opening round of the women's golf competition at the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan's Hsu Wei-ling carded a 67 to tie for 3rd. Tsai Pei-ying shot 69 and Yani Tseng 71, while Taiwan's women's team tied for 2nd in the team standings.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、LPGA
Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak criticized Thai Airways over a major baggage backlog, faulting the airline for poor ground-staff allocation and inadequate coordination with the military. He said the airline's management should consider resigning if they have no intention of resolving the crisis, and urged the Finance Ministry to convene an emergency board meeting.
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Companies mentioned：泰國航空公司、Thai Airways、泰國公共電視台、Thai PBS
Su Chiao-hui, the Democratic Progressive Party's New Taipei mayoral candidate, formed a doctors' support group and put forward 4 pledges to build a healthier New Taipei. She also attended a beauty and hairdressing event and established a Rotary Friends support group.
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Jang Yun-gi was sentenced to life in prison at his first trial for murder in South Korea because of the brutality of the crime and his lack of remorse. A detective implicated in the case was indicted on suspicion of destroying evidence, and police introduced a policy requiring relatives to recuse themselves.
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The 經濟部中小及新創企業署 released its 2026 Taiwan Startup Investment Trends Annual Report, showing that startup investment in Taiwan reached US$2.774 billion in 2025, across 555 deals. Fundraising in AI and semiconductors hit record highs of US$569 million and US$442 million, respectively.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、經濟部中小及新創企業署、FINDIT、國發基金
苗栗縣政府 has built 「栗智網」, a cross-domain smart land administration platform that connects to dozens of government open-data sources and provides one-stop land administration inquiries. The system currently links map data from Taoyuan, Hsinchu and other areas, and is discussing data-sharing cooperation with Taichung and Nantou.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、苗栗縣政府、苗栗縣不動產代銷經紀商業同業公會
Fu Chao-hsuan, the Asian Games men's high jump gold medalist, returned to Taiwan and said the rainy conditions during the competition suited him better and helped him perform consistently. He won the title, ending Taiwan's 60-year drought in men's athletics gold medals at the Asian Games.
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Companies mentioned：中央社
中央社's Spanish-language news website, 「Enfoque en Taiwán」, launched on Oct. 1. It uses a collaborative AI multi-model system to improve translation efficiency and accuracy, with plans to gradually expand the languages offered on its foreign-language websites.
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Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、中央社
The 國民黨 held a regular central committee meeting in Tainan. Party Chairperson Cheng Li-wun said plans were in place for a major election rally, while Tainan mayoral candidate Hsieh Lung-chieh announced that he would establish his campaign headquarters on Oct. 23 and put forward a series of policy proposals to win voter support.
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Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、中央社
中鋼 General Manager Chen Shou-dao has retired upon reaching retirement age, but the board approved his continued service as general manager in his capacity as a director until Sept. 30, 2027, to ensure the continuity of technical expertise and advance work on blast furnace decommissioning and carbon neutrality.
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Companies mentioned：中鋼、中央社
澎湖地檢署's anti-bribery campaign reached remote outlying islands. Prosecutor General Wu Yi-ming and agency officials held a meeting on election monitoring and briefed residents on election-related crimes and how to report them.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、澎湖地檢署
A video circulated online claimed a Pingtung resident was fined for bringing Chinese pork products into Taiwan. A joint inspection by the 屏東縣政府 found the video was fabricated to attract views and that the products had been discarded. The case was referred to the 防檢署 for investigation.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、屏東縣政府、屏東縣動物防疫所、屏東縣政府警察局、屏東縣政府衛生局、農業部動植物防疫檢疫署高雄分署、防檢署
Judo athlete Yang Yung-wei lost the bronze-medal bout in the men's 60-kilogram division at the Nagoya Asian Games. He said he was inspired by Kuo Hsing-chun, who won a medal despite being injured, and would quickly compose himself ahead of the world championships.
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Companies mentioned：中央社
Most major Asian stock indexes closed higher amid falling oil prices and the release of U.S. strategic petroleum reserves. Investors also focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、激石集團、Pepperstone Group
After reports of someone carrying a knife at Taipei Metro's Ximen Station, police reviewed surveillance footage and confirmed the male passenger was carrying a handheld camera and posed no danger. Metro services operated normally.
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Companies mentioned：台北捷運、北捷公司
Taiwan Normal University women's soccer coach Chou Tai-ying was indicted by the 台北地檢署 for embezzling testing fees and defrauding a subsidy program. Whistleblower Chien Chi-sheng and 人本基金會 hope the case will help change the authoritarian culture in sports.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、人本基金會、國科會、教育部、台北地檢署
富喬工業 announced that its Thai subsidiary, Fulltech Fiber Glass, spent about 732 million New Taiwan dollars to acquire a plant engineering project. The counterparty was China State Construction Engineering (Thailand) Co., Ltd. As of the second quarter this year, 富喬工業's investment balance in the Thai subsidiary had reached 812 million New Taiwan dollars.
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Companies mentioned：富喬工業、Fulltech Fiber Glass (Thailand) Co., Ltd.、China State Construction Engineering (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Original16歲泰國搖滾少女Nene Royal奪得美國達人秀冠軍，獎金100萬美元。她計畫創作歌曲、巡演並重返校園就讀私立國際學校。
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、美國達人秀、小紅莓、音園、聯合公園、七級煉獄
中華職棒's 富邦悍將隊 are chasing a postseason berth. Manager Hitoshi Goto announced that pitcher Magi Blue will move into a relief role after making today's start, to help the team through the remaining crucial games.
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Companies mentioned：中華職棒、富邦悍將隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中央社
華航 announced its second-half 2026 recruitment plan to prepare for its new-generation fleet and expand its global network, with plans to hire more than 100 cabin crew and cargo operations personnel. Applications for cabin crew will be accepted from Oct. 5 to 12, with successful applicants able to report for duty as early as mid-January next year. Applications for cargo operations personnel will be accepted from Oct. 1 to 14.
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Companies mentioned：華航、中華航空、中央社
The 交通部 is advancing a full upgrade of signage and road markings on Bicycle Route 2 around Taiwan, with completion expected by year-end. The share of off-road dedicated bicycle lanes will rise from 11.2% to 37%, with riding safety as the priority.
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Companies mentioned：交通部、中央社
The 7th National Cultural Heritage Preservation Awards ceremony was held at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, with 行政院 Premier Cho Jung-tai attending to present the awards. 文化部 is incorporating 100 cultural heritage bases into the national strategic industries plan and adding award categories and prize money to recognize cultural heritage guardians.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、文化部、行政院、財團法人姜阿新教育基金會
A second hearing was held in entertainer Wang Ta-lu's case over alleged violations of the Personal Data Protection Act. Wang and his girlfriend Que Mu-xuan both pleaded not guilty, while former police officer Liu Ju-rong admitted guilt and sought a suspended sentence.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、台灣高等法院、新北地檢署、台北市刑大偵三隊
Democratic Progressive Party Yilan County magistrate candidate Lin Kuo-chang proposed setting up “Ask the county magistrate anything” sessions to listen to public opinion. The 國民黨 candidate Wu Tsung-hsien's campaign criticized the idea as outdated and out of step with current needs.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、POP撞新聞、法律扶助基金會
Foreign funds returning drove Taiwan stocks higher, with the market breaking above 48000 points intraday before closing lower. The Taiwan dollar rose 2.4 cents to 31.852 per U.S. dollar, ending 3 consecutive declines, but closed lower for both the month and quarter.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、美國聯準會
The Lianjiang County Health Bureau and Department of Industry Development held a presentation showcasing improvements in dining quality and local gifts, including age-friendly food innovations and awards for outstanding restaurants, and signed a technology transfer and licensing agreement.
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Companies mentioned：龍和閩東風味館、露上隱活動企劃社（一起在驛站）、安之味私房料理坊、找茶複合式民宿、品皇工作坊（北海天晴）、富喜民宿二館、中南伍捌商行（中南58手作輕飲食）、珍珍食品店（山海一家）、小柒企業有限公司
Original台中市選委會公布第5屆里長參選人登記結果，共1121人登記，其中9人因資格不符審定不得參選。烏日區北里因唯一登記參選人資格不符，將重辦登記；另豐原區1名參選人因未依規定完成喪失大陸戶籍證明滿10年亦被駁回。
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Companies mentioned：中央社、台中市政府選舉委員會、烏日區公所
The Central Weather Administration said two waves of northeasterly monsoon winds will affect Taiwan over the coming week. The first will bring a brief impact on 10/2, while the second will strengthen from 10/5. Highs in northern Taiwan will fall to 27 or 28 degrees Celsius, with rain expected north of Taoyuan and in eastern Taiwan. Tropical disturbance TD30 east of Guam could strengthen into Typhoon No. 26, Caiyun, but is not expected to affect Taiwan.
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Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央社
In response to 國台辦's claim that 中共 was the mainstay of resistance against Japan, 民進黨 spokesperson Wu Zheng countered that Taiwan's people are familiar with the historical narrative of “one part resistance against Japan, two parts accommodation, and seven parts development,” and said they are concerned about 中共's attempts to undermine the identity of Taiwan and 中華民國.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、國台辦、民進黨、中共、中國共產黨、中華民國
In the men's 60-kilogram judo bronze-medal match at the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan's Yang Yung-wei lost to China's Ma Yulin after a fierce contest that went into golden score. Yang tearfully said after the match that the result fell short of expectations. Taiwan's Lin Chen-hao also lost the women's 48-kilogram bronze-medal match.
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Companies mentioned：中央社
Original土耳其檢方凍結前家庭部長卡雅及其丈夫資產，調查其涉嫌從投資基金危機中獲利的內線交易指控；該基金醜聞涉及約170億美元資產及逾45萬名散戶。
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、Capital Markets Board、SPK、新黨、Yeni Parti、正義發展黨、AKP
Former Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya led a delegation to China and met separately with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice Premier He Lifeng. Japanese media said Beijing aims to persuade the Takaichi government to change its stance ahead of the APEC summit. The sides discussed economic and trade exchanges, rare-earth exports, and Taiwan-related issues.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、共同社、日本國際貿易促進協會、國貿促、中國商務部
Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang and Legislator Wang Mei-hui visited Chiayi City's first central government social housing project, Youzhong Haoshi. The project was completed on the 21st and has released 142 units, with 20% reserved for families starting or raising children and childcare facilities provided, in hopes of helping young people and disadvantaged groups find stable housing.
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Companies mentioned：國家住宅及都市更新中心
A resident clearing land in Xinshe District, Taichung, found human bones. Police preliminarily believe they belong to a man surnamed Wang who went missing 9 years ago. Prosecutors and police, together with a forensic doctor, examined the remains and collected DNA samples to confirm his identity.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、中央通訊社
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Companies mentioned：牧德科技、中央社
Two shootings occurred in a short period in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, leaving 1 dead and 1 injured. Police arrested a 79-year-old man near the scene of the second shooting and seized a handgun, suspecting the same person was responsible for both incidents.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、朝日新聞、神戶新聞
British Prime Minister Barnam said the future relationship between the UK and the EU is an unavoidable issue. Rejoining the EU, entering the single market or joining a customs union are all possible options, he said, adding that he hopes to see the UK rejoin the EU in his lifetime.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、英國廣播公司、金融時報
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office is investigating the case of Zhang Junjie, an aide to Kao Chin Su-mei, who went into hiding. During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, accomplices Wang Yangting and Liao Yijie were detained and their detention was approved. Today, prosecutors detained the 17th accomplice, Chen Zhiming, and transferred him to the Taipei prosecutors’ office for questioning.
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審計部 released its audit report on the first-half accounts of the central government’s FY115 general budget, saying revenue realized by the end of June exceeded the provisional allocation by more than 487.1 billion yuan, mainly because of higher income tax and securities transaction tax receipts. Expenditures were down by more than 232.7 billion yuan.
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Companies mentioned：審計部、行政院主計總處、立法院、桃園國際機場股份有限公司
A Tokyo District Court in Japan has issued a landmark ruling in a case brought by voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda against TikTok營運公司 over videos made with AI to imitate his voice without consent. The court ruled that a person’s voice, like their likeness, is protected by publicity rights.
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Companies mentioned：TikTok營運公司、中央社、日本共同社
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service assesses that North Korea and the United States could hold talks around the November APEC summit, with the likelihood at about 50%. Pyongyang is open to resuming dialogue and managing the situation, while also shipping ballistic missiles overseas. About 9,000 North Korean troops are carrying out combat missions in Russia’s Kursk border region. Meanwhile, practical cooperation between North Korea and China is deepening, with bilateral trade up 20% year on year in the first 8 months of this year to $1.98 billion.
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After the school lunch at Taipei’s Minzu Elementary School on the 24th, 9 students developed gastrointestinal symptoms. The Education Department’s initial assessment did not rule out viral causes such as influenza or norovirus; the exact cause remains unclear. The Health Department’s test results from collected samples are expected in 2 weeks. An inspection of the meal supplier found hygiene deficiencies, and the company will be fined under the Food Safety Act if it fails to make improvements by the deadline.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、健康國小
Original竹市長選戰聚焦輕軌進度，莊競程批評高虹安任內建設延宕並承諾4年內動工捷運；高虹安陣營回應輕軌紅藍線已整合，預計116年底送交通部審查。
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Companies mentioned：中央社、民進黨、交通部
Thai Prime Minister Anutin drew questions about his political motives after handing out cash from his own pocket during a visit to flood-hit areas. He denied having any ulterior motive and announced the establishment of a flood response center to coordinate relief efforts.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、曼谷郵報、民族報
The Nantou County Government is considering extending Dengshi Road (County Route 20) westward to Shetou Township in Changhua County and widening it, linking transport between the 2 areas and attractions in the Bagua Mountain Range. It has sent a letter seeking support from the Changhua County Government and central government funding.
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The Ministry of Agriculture honored the 100 Outstanding Young Farmers in its 8th edition, with 106 people selected and an average age of 34. Women made up 25.5%, highlighting the continued growth in women’s participation in agricultural businesses.
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Original交通部針對中秋連假疏運進行檢討，交通部長陳世凱對旅客不舒適致歉，並宣布高鐵自由座在尖峰時段將實施總量管制與分流措施，同時強調台鐵將協助疏運。
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Companies mentioned：交通部、高鐵、台鐵
嘉泥 reported first-half revenue of NT$1.356 billion, down 10.8% year on year. Its cement business, affected by import competition and bottlenecks in construction soil disposal, saw its revenue share fall to 35%. Its Okinawa hospitality business returned to profitability, with its revenue share rising to 31.2%, making the 2 businesses dual engines of growth.
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Companies mentioned：嘉泥、Hotel Collective嘉新酒店、欣葉日本料理
Super Junior leader Leeteuk attended a press conference for a health supplement endorsement, where he revealed signs of aging. His recovery time after concerts has stretched from 1 or 2 days to 4 days. He also said he needs to take probiotics after gallbladder removal surgery and pay attention to eye care, but that his health is fine.
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Companies mentioned：中央社、客家電視台
Chen Chin-te, chair of the Public Construction Commission of the Executive Yuan, said the government will review provisions of the Government Procurement Act, including the requirement for 3 bids before a tender can be opened, supervision by higher-level agencies and the setting of reserve prices, as it seeks to build consensus on revisions. It will also strengthen the effectiveness of contract templates.
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Companies mentioned：行政院公共工程委員會、中央社