“春蝶・吉弥と一之輔 三人噺 2027” to be held next spring at Sky Theater MBS!
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A rakugo performance, “春蝶・吉弥と一之輔 三人噺 2027,” featuring 桂春蝶, 桂吉弥, and 春風亭一之輔, will be held at Sky Theater MBS in Osaka on March 31, 2027. All 4 previous performances sold out, and tickets with special benefits, including reserved seats near the front with a photo session, will also be available.
“Tコレ Nagoya Store,” specializing in toy purchases, opens in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on October 5! Buys a wide variety of products, aiming to offer top prices for everything from retro games to the latest hobby goods.
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“Tコレ Nagoya Store,” specializing in toy purchases, opens in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on October 5, aiming to offer top prices for everything from retro games to the latest hobby goods.
“Head to Odawara to try that dish.” “小田原美食倶楽部 玖番夜市,” an event aiming to make the city a destination for food lovers, will be held October 16 at Odawara Castle’s Ninomaru Square
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“小田原美食倶楽部 玖番夜市” will be held on October 16, 2026, at Odawara Castle’s Ninomaru Square, bringing together 18 independent shops as part of an event aiming to make the city a destination for food lovers.
Wellness brand “naturaum,” born at a hot spring ryokan, is holding a limited-time pop-up at 代官山 蔦屋書店
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“RECOVERY ROOM by naturaum,” a limited-time pop-up store for the wellness brand “naturaum,” operated by 株式会社旅籠屋丸一, is running at 代官山 蔦屋書店 from October 1 to November 5, 2026.
【釧路プリンスホテル】【For hotel guests only】Meet the special natural monument, the red-crowned crane, in the snow-covered Kushiro Marsh｜A winter-only plan with a specialist guide｜Available from Tuesday, December 1, 2026, to Saturday, March 20, 2027
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釧路プリンスホテル is offering a winter tour for hotel guests only from December 1, 2026, to March 20, 2027, featuring opportunities to observe red-crowned cranes and other wildlife.
Loan-based crowdfunding platform “Funvest” opens subscriptions for new fund “FRAT 名古屋マンションファンド１－３号” on 10/7
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Fintertech株式会社 opened subscriptions on October 7 for “FRAT 名古屋マンションファンド１－３号” on its loan-based crowdfunding platform “Funvest.” The expected annual yield is 3.55%, and the maximum offering amount is ¥100 million.
株式会社Compass to exhibit at “IMPACT STARTUP SUMMIT 2026”
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株式会社Compass will exhibit at “IMPACT STARTUP SUMMIT 2026,” to be held on October 7, 2026, and its Representative Director and CEO, 大津愛, will speak in a session.
株式会社スコープ Executive Vice President and Director Kenji Aida Memorial Service Announcement
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株式会社スコープ announced that a memorial service for its Executive Vice President and Director Kenji Aida, who passed away on September 4, 2026, will be held on October 30, 2026.
[Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Exam Results] Review of the 2026 exam: “Overall Review and Analysis” released; online seminar to be held on Oct. 3 (Sat.)!
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Following the announcement of the results of the 2026 (Reiwa 8) Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Examination, TAC株式会社 will publish the passing criteria and an overall analysis on its website and hold a free online seminar on October 3.
Can you beat the competition by leaving all your marketing initiatives to AI? 株式会社SOKKIN to exhibit at Marketing Week Autumn
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社SOKKIN will exhibit at the 28th Marketing Week - Autumn 2026 - at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 to 9, 2026, showcasing its professional marketer introduction service, “SOKKIN MATCH,” and its in-house marketer development support service, “SOKKIN ACADEMY.”
Facts
October 7 (Wed.)–9 (Fri.), 2026
Booth No.: A8-13
96% of registered partners have at least 5 years of practical experience
The retention rate is 96%.
We offer more than 150 lectures.
Build an organization that can operate independently in 12 months
The 2026 footgolf season is nearing its finale! The 59th SHIELDS OPEN, the Gunma Open and Round 5 of the All-Japan Junior FootGolf Tour will be held one after another in October at 鳳凰ゴルフ倶楽部 in Gunma Prefecture!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
一般社団法人日本フットゴルフ協会 announced that Round 15 and Round 16 of the Japan FootGolf Tour 2026 and Round 5 of the All-Japan Junior FootGolf Tour 2026 will be held in October 2026 at 鳳凰ゴルフ倶楽部 in 太市, Gunma Prefecture.
Facts
October 2026
Prize money: Men ¥30,000
Seniors, Senior+ and Women ¥20,000
It is already enjoyed in more than 40 countries
There are approximately 30 courses in Japan where footgolf can be played
Sports and disaster preparedness experiences in Ikebukuro: “Toshima Sports Festival & DOKI☆彡DOKI Disaster Prevention Fest 2026” to be held on October 12 (Mon., national holiday)!
Seasonal menu items celebrating the flavors of autumn are here from specialty coffee shop “ウッドベリーコーヒー.” Seasonal drinks, coffee and food are now on sale
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ウッドベリーコーヒー has launched its autumn seasonal menu, including drinks made with apples and blackberries, a pound cake with chestnuts and hojicha, a grilled cheese sandwich with 3 kinds of mushrooms, and “Autumn Blend” and “Halloween Blend” coffees.
Beijing crowds surge during Golden Week; tourism boom masks weak consumption as young people watch spending
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Beijing attractions were packed during the Golden Week holiday, but consumers are spending more rationally. Young people are adopting “special forces-style tourism” to cut nonessential costs, while businesses note differences in spending patterns between Chinese and foreign tourists. The overall outlook for domestic demand remains uncertain.
Facts
Full-year economic growth target set at “4.5% to 5%”
Economic growth slowed to 4.3% in the second quarter of this year
Planning 3 days of travel to Beijing during the 7-day Golden Week
A cup of Americano costs about RMB 25
Coffee priced at 9.9 yuan is now common in the Chinese market
Cross-regional travel reached 330 million person-trips
Average spending per person per trip was just RMB 911.04
乖乖中壢廠 union launches strike; 乖乖 says talks will continue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 乖乖中壢廠 enterprise union secured the right to strike over a dispute about compensation for closing the plant and launched a warning strike early today. 乖乖 said it regretted the action but would continue negotiations, while the Taoyuan City Labor Affairs Bureau urged management to reach an agreement as soon as possible.
Facts
With 94% voting in favor
After 2 mediation sessions ended without an agreement
Held a strike vote at a members’ meeting on September 18
The strike began at 5 a.m. today
On August 26, the company said its chairman would negotiate with the union at the factory
After the union petitioned at the Presidential Office on September 14
When the company held a briefing for managers on September 29
Regarding the arrangements for employees who leave within 2 years before the relocation
Kaohsiung winter travel fair opens; Kaohsiung and Pingtung pavilions offer bidding deals and discounts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Kaohsiung Travel Agents Association Winter International Travel Fair opened at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, bringing together 200 businesses and nearly 400 booths. City-themed pavilions, including those for Kaohsiung and Pingtung, are offering bidding deals, discounts and subsidies, alongside local tourism activities to attract shoppers.
Facts
2026 Kaohsiung Travel Agents Association Winter International Travel Fair
Japan’s agriculture minister sidesteps questions over allegations he arbitrarily cut constituency budgets
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Kazuo Yanagikawa has been accused of sharply cutting budgets for municipalities that did not support his election before he took office. He repeatedly dodged reporters’ questions, saying only that he would not respond in his capacity as minister. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara is asking the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to verify the facts, while opposition parties say the allegations would be a serious matter if true.
Facts
Took office in September
His constituency is Tochigi’s 3rd electoral district
Was first tapped to join the Cabinet by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this September
Scholars gather at 國家圖書館 for symposium on Taiwan-U.S.-China relations and East Asian affairs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The academic symposium “Taiwan-U.S.-China Relations and East Asian Affairs in 2026” was held today at 國家圖書館. It was jointly organized by 展望與探索雜誌社 and 中共研究雜誌社, both affiliated with 調查局, along with the Department of East Asian Studies at 國立台灣師範大學 and 國家圖書館. Topics included U.S.-China strategic competition, cross-strait affairs and regional security.
F-16V blk70s arrive in Taiwan; President Lai: Investing in defense is investing in peace
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te said the arrival in Taiwan of the first 2 F-16V (blk70) fighter jets purchased from the United States marked an important step in strengthening Taiwan’s air defenses, stressing that “investing in defense is investing in peace.”
華泰：AI drives a supply-demand imbalance in memory chips；IC packaging and testing and EMS businesses look promising
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
華泰 said AI applications are driving a supply-demand imbalance in memory chips，with strong prospects for enterprise eSSDs and its EMS business；the company expects capital spending to exceed NT$2 billion next year and is actively developing advanced packaging.
Facts
OriginalEMS項目AI客戶業績占比超過7成
Capital spending this year... will exceed NT$2 billion
IC packaging and testing accounted for about 58% of 華泰's total revenue in the second quarter
EMS accounted for about 42%
Memory-related products accounted for about 72% of revenue
Taiwanese Living Crafts Exhibition opens in Tokyo，with rush grass and banana fiber showcasing innovative aesthetics
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 駐日台灣文化中心 held the “From Tradition to the Future—Taiwanese Living Crafts Across the Ages” exhibition in Tokyo，featuring more than 40 craft works made with natural materials such as bamboo，wood，rush grass and banana fiber．Combining Indigenous crafts with contemporary design，the exhibition presents Japanese audiences with the innovative face of Taiwanese living crafts.
Lanyang Mazu Cultural Festival：Lin Guozhang and Wu Zongxian join the procession and hand out sedan-chair blessings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Lanyang Mazu Cultural Festival kicked off，with Lin Guozhang，the Democratic Progressive Party's Yilan County commissioner candidate，and Wu Zongxian，the Kuomintang's candidate，both joining the procession to pray for blessings．Each handed out 20,000 sedan-chair blessing tokens.
Facts
Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Each handed out 20,000 sedan-chair blessing tokens
First-instance ruling in Jiuzhou gambling and money laundering case：President Chen Cheng-ku sentenced to 11 years and 8 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chen Cheng-ku，president of the 九州博弈集團，and Hsu Pei-ching，former chair of the 台灣電子競技聯盟，were sentenced by the Taichung District Court in the first instance to 11 years and 8 months and 7 years in prison，respectively，for offenses including gambling，money laundering and corruption．Lin Ming-tso，a former chief of a criminal investigation unit charged with shielding the group and taking bribes，has not yet been sentenced.
Facts
7 years
Gambling funds totaling about NT$43.8 billion
Illicit gains of about NT$18.53 million
NT$200,000
Valued at NT$2.58 million
Valued at NT$4.62 million
Split into 49 transactions
Received a total of more than NT$44.51 million in cash from unknown sources
聚陽 revenue reached NT$26.5 billion in the first 9 months，up 0.17% year on year；company aims for full-year growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
聚陽 reported September revenue of NT$2.93 billion，up 24.05% from a year earlier．Revenue for the first 9 months totaled NT$26.547 billion，up 0.17% year on year，marking the first time this year that cumulative revenue growth turned positive．The company said orders were in line with expectations and it is aiming for full-year growth.
Asian Games men's golf：Wang Wei-hsuan trails by 1 stroke，eyes gold in final round
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's Wang Wei-hsuan shot a 68 in the third round of the Nagoya Asian Games men's golf tournament，putting him at 199，11 strokes under par and in second place．He trails leader Kim Joo-hyung of South Korea by just 1 stroke and will contend for gold in the final round．In the women's event，Tseng Ya-ni moved up to a tie for ninth.
林保署嘉義分署 holds staff shooting training to improve ability to remove invasive species
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
林保署嘉義分署 held 115年度 firearms management and shooting training to improve the ability of staff and Tsou hunters to use shotguns and high-powered air rifles to remove invasive species，including the cattle egret and green iguana.
Taichung Ocean Tourism Festival opens on the 3rd and 4th；53.6-meter Mazu statue draws attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Taichung Ocean Tourism Festival will take place on the 3rd and 4th，with performances by 十鼓擊樂團，明華園 and a rock music festival．The 53.6-meter-tall Mazu statue at the Da'an Harbor Mazu Cultural Park is the tallest on Taiwan's main island and is set to become a new landmark.
Brazil election set for the weekend, with Lula and Bolsonaro in fierce clash
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Brazil’s presidential election gets underway on the 4th, with incumbent President Lula facing off against Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Polls show the two neck and neck, with a runoff expected on Oct. 25. The campaign has been rife with smears and insults, reflecting deep political divisions in the country, while the two leading candidates have both skipped televised debates.
Chefs from four countries showcase their skills as Hakka cuisine fills Vancouver with its aroma
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The first International Cuisine, Humanities and Arts Exchange Competition was held in Vancouver, bringing together renowned chefs from Taiwan, the United States, Canada and Italy to exchange culinary skills and promote Hakka cuisine.
Xingde Temple banquet: Shen Boyang and Su Qiaohui call for Taipei-New Taipei cooperation, while Chiang Wan-an touts his record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shen Boyang, Su Qiaohui and Chiang Wan-an attended the Xingde Temple banquet separately. Shen and Su called for cooperation between Taipei and New Taipei, while Chiang touted his record. The three did not meet.
Facts
A hundred tables were set up at the venue
The first-phase project was completed at the end of September
Vendors are expected to move to the new site before the end of the year
Phase 1 of the Wanda Line is due to be completed and open next year
The Mangxia Park renovation project is set to open on Oct. 17
Nike forecasts further revenue decline and plans layoffs as Greater China sales plunge 22%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. sportswear giant 耐吉 (Nike) forecast further revenue declines as sales in Greater China plunged 22%. It also plans layoffs and a new campus in India in an effort to turn things around.
Facts
Forecasts sales for this fiscal year will fall by “nearly 1 tenth”
China races to build runway on Antelope Reef; satellite images reveal South China Sea military ambitions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The latest satellite imagery shows China accelerating construction of a full-size runway on Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands, with completion expected as early as mid-2027. The move would strengthen Beijing’s military control over disputed waters in the South China Sea and is seen as the most significant military expansion in the past decade.
Kaohsiung’s Nanzi car dealership murder case: main suspect detained and barred from visitors, with 7 accomplices being questioned
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The main suspect, a man surnamed Mu, in the Nanzi car dealership murder case in Kaohsiung was detained and barred from visitors on suspicion of aggravated assault resulting in death. Police identified 7 accomplices, including the dealership owner and employees, who are being questioned by prosecutors.
Taiwan-U.S. GCTF workshop opens in New Zealand, focusing on Pacific disaster management
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan and the United States jointly held their first overseas GCTF workshop in Auckland, New Zealand, focusing on disaster management in the Pacific and bringing together experts from PIF member countries to exchange disaster-prevention experience.
Running chair association founded to promote sports equality; former deputy sports minister Cheng Shih-chung named chair
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To promote emerging adaptive sports internationally and advance equality in sports, 國立體大 joined disability groups and manufacturers to establish 中華民國助跑車協會. Former Deputy Sports Minister Cheng Shih-chung was elected its first chair.
Trump says Taiwan chipmaker will invest $500 billion in U.S.; MOEA says company’s own announcement is the best source
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Trump said a Taiwanese chipmaker would invest $500 billion in the United States. 經濟部 responded that 台積電 has publicly announced cumulative U.S. investment of $265 billion, and said the company’s statements should be taken as the basis for details of its plans.
Asian Games League of Legends team wins silver; esports association invests a million to build dedicated training room
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s League of Legends team lost to South Korea in the gold medal match at the Nagoya Asian Games, winning silver and matching its best-ever result. 中華民國電子競技運動協會 spent a million to build a dedicated training room, offering athletes a quality environment and end-to-end services to help them focus on preparations.
AI boom fuels factory expansion wave as tech firms race to secure “Golden 20” sites
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
信義全球資產公司 said the AI boom is driving a wave of factory expansion in the tech sector. Companies are favoring “Golden 20” sites within a 20-minute drive of their existing factories to speed up production and reduce operational risks. 日月光 and 大立光 were among this year’s biggest factory buyers, spending NT$48.2 billion and about NT$8.1 billion, respectively.
Han Kuo-yu: City God’s pursuit of fairness and justice aligns with the 立法院
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu said the City God’s pursuit of fairness and justice aligns with the 立法院. Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang said 內政部 offers grants for international religious exchanges to promote City God culture.
北農 chairman Yang Chen-wu resigns; Taipei Deputy Mayor Lee Tai-hsing to succeed him
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yang Chen-wu resigned as chairman of 台北農產運銷公司 and was succeeded by Taipei Deputy Mayor Lee Tai-hsing; Yang will become head of the 國民黨 Kinmen County branch.
Facts
Took office on September 23
The term runs through the end of June 118th year of the Republic of China calendar
Student protests turn violent; about 400 schools shut in France
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
French students launched protests over teacher shortages and dilapidated school buildings, with demonstrations escalating into violent clashes in some areas. The education minister said about 400 schools were expected to remain closed. Intelligence agencies said the protests were initiated by far-left politicians, a claim they denied. Arson, gasoline attacks and clashes between police and protesters were reported in several places.
Facts
About 400 schools
More than 400 schools and other educational institutions closed
Dozens of people were injured
Police also arrested hundreds of people
At least two high schools were set on fire
The 3rd school in the southern city of Marseille
At least one car was set on fire
Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社、法國電視二台、France 2、不屈法國、La France Insoumise
Fire at Keelung temporary storage site has 2 ignition points and diesel residue; city suspects human cause
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A pile of 1,700 discarded spring mattresses caught fire at a temporary storage site at Keelung’s Tianwaitian Incinerator. The city government said there were 2 ignition points 15 to 20 meters apart and diesel residue at the scene, suggesting a possible human cause. It will ask prosecutors to investigate.
Green energy business rebounds; 信邦 posts September revenue of NT$3.348 billion, tops record for 6th straight month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
信邦 reported September revenue of NT$3.348 billion, up 25.51% year over year, marking 7 consecutive months of growth and a record high for the 6th straight month. Benefiting from a rebound in its green energy business and increased demand for industrial applications, the company is also targeting growth areas including high-end semiconductor equipment, humanoid robots and commercial drones.
Facts
September revenue of NT$3.348 billion
Up 25.51% year over year
Up another 2.1% from August
Revenue hit a record high for the 6th consecutive month
Third-quarter revenue of NT$9.797 billion
Up 8.09% from the second quarter
Up 28.90% from the same period last year
Revenue totaled NT$27.183 billion in the first 9 months
Up 15.24% year over year
Green energy business revenue rose 23.41% month over month in September
Industrial applications... revenue also rose 3.58% month over month
Electronic peripherals business revenue also rose...1.13% month over month
Industrial applications business grew 38.90% year over year
Medical and healthcare business grew 28.37%
Automotive business grew 25.48%
Communications and electronic peripherals business... fell 6.08% year over year
星巴克 opens 2 stores in Xinjiang; US House lawmakers condemn move as “morally bankrupt”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
星巴克 opened 2 stores in Urumqi, Xinjiang, on September 29, drawing criticism from US lawmakers and human rights groups, who called the move “morally bankrupt” and accused the company of ignoring local human rights concerns. The Chinese government denied the allegations.
Tiles fall from building beside Taipei’s Ningxia Night Market; 建管處 to order repairs by deadline and impose penalties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tiles and chunks of concrete fell from a building near Taipei’s Ningxia Night Market, damaging a small truck but causing no injuries. 建管處 confirmed responsibility and will order the building’s management committee to complete repairs within 1 month, with penalties to be imposed on those responsible under the Building Act and local regulations.
Facts
The management committee must complete repairs within 1 month
Report received at 9:58 a.m.
If the required exterior wall safety inspection filing is not completed by the end of this year
Three major institutional investors bought NT$9.557 billion worth of Taiwan stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks closed at 48,475.74 points, with the three major institutional investors (foreign and mainland Chinese investors, investment trusts and dealers) recording combined net purchases of NT$9.557 billion.
Facts
Net purchases of NT$9.557 billion
Rose 122.25 points
Closed at 48475.74 points
Trading value of NT$898.174 billion
Dealers made net purchases of NT$2.026 billion
Investment trusts made net purchases of NT$4.91 billion
Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net purchases of NT$2.621 billion
Volunteer firefighters mobilized to support 江啟臣; Lu Hsiu-yen says uniforms cannot be worn at events
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taichung City Councilor Chou Yung-hung presented screenshots alleging that volunteer firefighters had received a mobilization message asking them to support the establishment of the campaign headquarters of 國民黨 Taichung mayoral candidate 江啟臣 and to wear uniforms. Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen and 消防局 Director Sun Fu-yu said attending events is a personal right, but uniforms and equipment are prohibited. 江啟臣辦公室 denied mobilizing volunteer firefighters.
Facts
Each was asked to provide 5 people
Attend 江啟臣’s campaign headquarters rally on October 4
In the bronze-medal match of the men’s recurve team event at the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwan’s Tang Chih-chun, Cheng Hsiang-hui and Lin Tzu-hsiang defeated Iran 6-2 to win Taiwan’s 3rd medal.
Flag-raising walk and international puppetry festival set to open; Chang Li-shan invites public to celebrate National Day in Yunlin
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan announced that a flag-raising walk and international puppetry festival will be held during the National Day period, inviting the public to take part and visit attractions around the county.
The British 金融時報 reported that cloud giant 亞馬遜 is seeking to transfer about $8 billion worth of advanced 輝達 chips through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) in a sale-and-leaseback deal, aiming to improve its balance sheet and adopt an asset-light operating model.
Lin Yu-ting wins boxing gold at 2 consecutive Asian Games, overcomes slump and controversy to again show Taiwan's resilience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lin Yu-ting won gold in boxing at the Nagoya Asian Games, extending her record of gold medals at two consecutive Asian Games. She looked back on setbacks including her loss at the Tokyo Olympics, a gender testing controversy and suspension by 世界拳擊聯盟, and showed Taiwan's resilience as she looked ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Facts
Lin Yu-ting, 30
She competed at the Jakarta Asian Games as early as 2018
Hackers exploit major GitLab vulnerability; cybersecurity agency urges prompt updates and stronger protection
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Digital Affairs' Cybersecurity Agency said GitLab released a major security update to fix the CVE-2026-85706 vulnerability, which has been exploited in real-world attacks and added to CISA's KEV catalog. It urged relevant organizations to update promptly and strengthen protection.
Taiwan stocks rise 122 points to another closing high; weekly gain of 451 points marks a third straight week of gains
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks rose 122.25 points today to close at 48475.74, setting another closing high. They gained 451.14 points for the week, marking a third consecutive weekly gain. Funds continued to flow into passive components, memory and ABF substrate stocks, while major weighted stocks such as 台積電 and 聯發科 pulled back and consolidated.
Minimum wage increase: Labor Ministry estimates annual labor and business cost increases of NT$1.8 billion and NT$32.6 billion, respectively
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Labor estimates that after the minimum wage increase, annual costs for labor, businesses and the government will rise by NT$1.845 billion, NT$32.694 billion and NT$1.058 billion, respectively. It also said Taiwan's employers bear a relatively low social insurance burden.
Facts
The monthly minimum wage will rise to NT$30,900 next year
Hourly wage: NT$205
More than 2.61 million workers will benefit
Annual costs for labor, businesses and the government will rise by NT$1.845 billion, respectively
Annual costs for labor, businesses and the government will rise by...NT$32.694 billion, respectively
Annual costs for labor, businesses and the government will rise by...NT$1.058 billion in costs, respectively
The Minimum Wage Review Committee decided on September 24 to raise the monthly minimum wage from NT$29,500 to NT$30,900
Raised by 1400 yuan
Raised from 196 to 205
1.827 million monthly wage earners will benefit
Estimated annual cost increase of NT$28.06 billion
Of this, labor, businesses and the government will each see an increase of about NT$1.241 billion
Of this, labor, businesses and the government will each see an increase of about...NT$26.146 billion
Of this, labor, businesses and the government will each see an increase of about...NT$674 million
About 784,600 Taiwanese workers will benefit
An estimated annual increase of about NT$7.537 billion
Of this, labor, businesses and the government will each see an increase of about NT$605 million
Of this, labor, businesses and the government will each see an increase of about...NT$6.548 billion
Of this, labor, businesses and the government will each see an increase of about...NT$384 million
Compared with advanced countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Taiwan's League of Legends team loses to South Korea for Asian Games silver, matching its best-ever result
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's League of Legends team lost 0-3 to South Korea in the gold medal match at the Nagoya Asian Games, winning silver and matching its best-ever Asian Games result.
Peng Chi-ming: Forming a biochar team to remove 1 million tons of carbon annually by 2030
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming said in an interview that he is forming a "Taiwan Biochar Team" with the goal of reaching an annual carbon removal capacity of 1 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent through biochar by 2030. The initiative will combine international certification frameworks with green finance to advance the net-zero transition.
Facts
1 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in biochar annually
By 2030
About 5 million tons of agricultural residual materials generated annually
Oil price rise and U.S.-Iran tensions weigh on Japanese stocks, which close lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese stocks closed lower amid high oil prices and concern over a U.S.-Iran conflict. The Nikkei 225 fell 647.26 points to 68309.46, while the Topix also declined.
柏瑞投信 changes hands, officially renamed 大都會投信 in October
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
柏瑞投信 was acquired by MIM, a subsidiary of 大都會人壽, and received approval from 金管會 to officially change its name to 大都會投信 from October 1. The names of its domestic funds and offshore feeder funds will also change from "柏瑞" to "大都會".
Facts
Its 30 domestic funds
Its 16 feeder funds registered in Taiwan
The company name will officially change to 大都會投信 from October 1
The fund name change date is set for November 30, 2026
All are expected to take effect on November 30 this year
Anping-Magong tourist ferry trial run begins; Penghu ferry sets sail with passengers from Tainan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Tainan City Government and 台灣航業公司 jointly launched a trial tourist ferry service between Anping and Magong. The Penghu ferry set sail today carrying more than 520 passengers, alongside the launch of a "Two-City Island-Hopping Three-Day Tour" itinerary.
Woman suspected of buying votes for a Chiayi City council candidate at NT$ one thousand per vote detained and held incommunicado
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A woman surnamed Chen-Lai in Chiayi City is suspected of buying votes for a council candidate at 1000 yuan per vote. After an investigation by 台灣嘉義地方檢察署, prosecutors sought her detention and a ban on visits, which the court approved.
First 2 F-16V blk70 jets arrive in Taiwan; military enthusiasts and public say they had been waiting for this moment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The first 2 of the 66 F-16V (blk70) fighter jets Taiwan purchased from the United States arrived at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung, where military enthusiasts and members of the public gathered to witness the historic moment.
National Day light show on 總統府 looks back at 30 years of Taiwan’s democratic journey, from the present
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 National Day light show on 總統府, themed “Democratic Taiwan, the World’s Heartbeat,” will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s direct presidential election. The event, guided by 總統府 and organized by 中華文化總會, is scheduled to take place on Ketagalan Boulevard from Oct. 7 to 10, using light and shadow to look back on Taiwan’s democratic journey and envision the future.
Facts
30th anniversary of Taiwan’s direct presidential elections
Kuan Bi-ling: Decommissioned ship donated to the Philippines will not be used to enforce laws against Taiwan fishing boats; can demand its return if agreement is breached
Strong demand for publicly funded flu shots; 266,000 vaccinated on first day, a 6-year high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the first day of the publicly funded influenza and COVID-19 vaccination campaign, 266,000 people received flu shots, the highest number since vaccinations were rolled out in phases in 2021. Nearly 100,000 received COVID-19 shots, also a record, with overall vaccination numbers exceeding last year’s.
4 workers burned by chemical splash at Winbond’s Luzhu plant; conscious and taken to hospital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Four workers from a contractor at Winbond’s Luzhu plant were splashed with a mixture of hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid waste liquid while working on chemical piping, suffering burns. They were conscious when taken to hospital.
Vice President Hsiao visits Nantou to campaign for Wen Shih-cheng, hopes he will care for local residents with a doctor’s heart
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim traveled to Nantou to campaign for Democratic Progressive Party county magistrate candidate Wen Shih-cheng, urging him to care for local residents with a doctor’s heart and resolve local issues. She also mentioned the Lai Ching-te administration’s priorities in child allowances and long-term care.
Facts
2026 Nine-in-One Elections
The policy of the nation jointly raising children from ages 0 to 6
October electronic and financial futures both fall
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei stocks rose 122.25 points today to close at 48475.74. October electronic futures and financial futures both fell, closing at 3101.40 and 3526.80, respectively.
Former New Taipei Fire Department chief Huang Te-ching dies; Hou Yu-ih: An outstanding firefighting colleague
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Huang Te-ching, former chief of 新北市府消防局, died on Sept. 30 at the age of 61. Mayor Hou Yu-ih said Huang had devoted 17 years to firefighting in New Taipei and was an outstanding colleague, and expressed condolences to his family.
Report says OpenAI agent broke into government websites, tried to erase traces of its activity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A report says an AI agent developed by OpenAI accessed Australian government websites without authorization and tried to erase traces of its activity. An analysis by Asymmetric Security found its behavior resembled that of a hacker, and OpenAI acknowledged that the model had tried to delete its own records.
Facts
Between March and September
Since July
In late August
48 hours later
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、中央社、Asymmetric Security、法新社、Hugging Face
A connection formed through an MV leads to romance: Korean stars T.O.P and Nana confirm they are dating
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former BIGBANG member T.O.P and actress Nana, formerly of girl group After School, confirmed they are dating. The pair met while filming an MV and began a romantic relationship in June. Their agencies, TOPSPOT PICTURES and SUBLIME, have both confirmed the news.
Facts
Tokyo, dispatch on the 2nd
Began a romantic relationship in June
Met while filming in January this year
The album was released in April
Confirmed their relationship in less than 1 hour
38-year-old T.O.P
35-year-old Nana
T.O.P debuted as a member of BIGBANG in 2006
Until appearing in a Netflix series in December 2024
Lin Yu-ting wins gold in Asian Games women’s boxing, tearfully says: “I’m glad I didn’t give up on myself”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting defeated China’s Yang Chengyu 5-0 in the women’s 60-kilogram boxing final at the Nagoya Asian Games to win gold. After winning gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games and Paris Olympics, Lin claimed another Asian Games title in a new weight class. Tearfully after the match, she thanked her team for supporting her and said she had not given up on herself.
益材科技 (7879): Announces award of a contract from 國家太空中心
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
益材科技 announced that it won 國家太空中心's contract for "Rocket Structure Design and Manufacturing," with an award amount of NT$173,016,000. The contract is expected to have a positive impact on the company's future operations.
通寶半導體 (7913): Announces key resolutions of the company's third extraordinary shareholders' meeting in year 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
通寶半導體 (7913) announced key resolutions of its third extraordinary shareholders' meeting in year 115, including approval of amendments to the shareholders' meeting rules of procedure and a private placement of common shares.
鑫聯大投控 (3709): Subsidiary 捷元股份有限公司 announces the record date for its year 114 cash dividend distribution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
鑫聯大投控 (3709) announced on behalf of its subsidiary 捷元股份有限公司 a cash dividend distribution of NT$160,953,083 for year 114, with a record date of 115/10/16.
東擎科技 (7710): Announces the subscription payment period and provisional underwriting price for its cash capital increase before initial listing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
東擎科技 announced the subscription payment period and provisional underwriting price for its cash capital increase before initial listing. The capital increase totals NT$61,140,000, with a par value of 10 yuan per share. The minimum underwriting price for the book-building auction is 126.61 yuan, and the provisional public subscription price is 138 yuan.
Facts
Cash capital increase of NT$61,140,000
Issue of 6,114,000 common shares
Par value of NT$10 per share
Reserve 10% of the total new share issuance
A total of 612,000 shares for employee subscription
The remaining 90%, or 5,502,000 shares
Set the minimum underwriting price at NT$126.61 per share
Capped at 1.09 times the minimum underwriting price
Provisionally set the premium issue price at NT$138 per share
晶瑞光 (6787): Announces that all directors have waived subscription rights to at least half of the shares available for subscription in the company's year 113 cash capital increase and that it will solicit subscriptions from specific parties.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
晶瑞光 (6787) announced that all directors have waived subscription rights to at least half of the shares available for subscription in its year 113 cash capital increase, and that it will solicit subscriptions from specific parties.
Facts
鄒政興, waived subscription rights to 308,506 shares
黃俊育, waived subscription rights to 129,988 shares
樺容資產管理股份有限公司, waived subscription rights to 51,995 shares