Taipei police search bar, accused of verbally humiliating person with a disability; Chiang Wan-an apologizes for a 2nd time and calls for rigorous review
乖乖 strike disrupts stock of Taitung rice-flavored 乖乖; red oolong tea flavor in short supply
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The strike at 乖乖’s Zhongli plant continues, affecting stocks of Taitung rice 乖乖. The 台東縣農會 said supplies of Summer Snow and sugar-apple 乖乖 products can last 3 months, but 4 items are already unavailable at a 乖乖 specialty shop in Taitung’s shopping district. Supplies of the popular red oolong tea flavor are tight, and retailers worry it may become even harder to find.
Facts
Stocks should last another 3 months.
4 items are already unavailable.
Because there are 2 consecutive holidays in October.
中聯油脂’s second application to resume operations rejected; Taichung City Government cites multiple major deficiencies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
中聯油脂 has twice had its applications to resume operations rejected by the Taichung City Government, which said major deficiencies in its resumption plan remain unaddressed. Recently, 中聯油脂 advertised for a food technician on a job bank at a monthly salary of just over 40,000, raising questions about the quality of its recruitment. 食藥署 has sent the results of an independent third-party investigation and the full report to the Taichung City Government. The city government will handle the deficiencies, any further applications to resume operations, and product disposition within its authority.
FGROW JAPAN “Saku Saku Ebi Ebi” (sold at 海老乃家こんぴら店) - Refund/recall
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
Due to the product “Saku Saku Ebi Ebi” sold by FGROW JAPAN (海老乃家こんぴら店) not retaining its intended crisp texture, refunds and recalls will begin on Oct. 01, 2026.
Notice that exchanges and refunds for “Choco Donchū,” sold at 実り屋's own stores, will be offered from Oct. 01, 2026, because the allergen “milk” was omitted from the label.
An incorrect best-before date was found on まつ本 “Sankyu Ramen” (incorrect: Nov. 9, 12, 16, 19 and 22, 2026; correct: Nov. 6, 2026), prompting refunds and recalls (response start date: Sept. 28, 2026).
Facts
Incorrect best-before date (incorrect: Nov. 9, 12, 16, 19 and 22, 2026; correct: Nov. 6, 2026)
水産流通 “Bite-size Sauce Cutlet 100g and 3 other products” (sold by コープデリ生活協同組合連合会) - Refund/recall
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
An incorrect best-before date was found on 水産流通's “Bite-size Sauce Cutlet 100g” and 3 other products sold by コープデリ生活協同組合連合会 (incorrect: Oct. 29, 2026 to Nov. 5, 2026; correct: Oct. 12, 2026), and refunds and recalls began on Sept. 26, 2026.
諸富食品 “Morodomi Fried Tofu (200g)” (sold at ユメタウン大川, Yanagawa, Saga and さがユメマート) - Exchange/refund
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
An incorrect use-by date was found on 諸富食品's “Morodomi Fried Tofu (200g)” (incorrect: 26.10.30; correct: 26.09.30). Exchanges and refunds began on Sept. 26, 2026, at ユメタウン大川, Yanagawa, Saga and さがユメマート.
ジビショウ “Dried Apricots” (sold in Chiba Prefecture) - Exchange/refund
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
An incorrect additive label was found on ジビショウ's “Dried Apricots,” sold in Chiba Prefecture: sodium bisulfite was listed instead of sodium hypochlorite. Exchanges and refunds have begun. The response start date is Sept. 18, 2026.
Results of the 22nd meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC22)
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
The 22nd meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC22) was held in Rome, Italy, from Sept. 21 to 25, 2026. Decisions included advancing four- to eight-brominated PBDD/Fs to the risk management evaluation stage; advancing DBDPE and TBPH to the stage of preparing draft risk profiles; reviewing exemptions for PFOS-related substances; and maintaining the exemption for PFOI use in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The next meeting, POPRC23, is scheduled for Sept. 27 to Oct. 1, 2027, and the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) is scheduled to be held in Panama City from April 19 to 30, 2027.
Facts
The 22nd meeting was held in Rome, Republic of Italy, from Sept. 21 to Sept. 25, 2026 (local time)
Composed of 31 experts from member countries
POPRC23 is scheduled to be held in Rome, Italy, from September 27 to October 1, 2027.
The 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) is scheduled to be held in Panama City, Republic of Panama, from April 19 to 30, 2027.
through a three-stage process: ① screening, ② detailed examination of hazards (risk profile), and ③ consideration of risk management evaluations
The survey covers a total of 115 freshwater fish species inhabiting Japan…
Distribution information was obtained for 113 of the 115 target species.
Distribution information was also compiled for 11 species taxonomically related to the target species.
63 species whose primary habitat is secondary natural environments
45 species selected in light of their status as nationally endangered species or their wide distribution
7 invasive alien species
The 4 years from FY Reiwa 4 (2022) to FY Reiwa 7 (2025)
25 species are listed as non-native fish species originating in Japan.
Distribution information was compiled for fish species representing 21 species, including Gigi, Yaritanago, and Zezera.
Distribution information was added for 14 prefectures in total: Aomori, Iwate, Yamagata, Fukushima, Toyama, Nagano, Nara, Wakayama, Shimane, Yamaguchi, Ehime, Kochi, Kumamoto, and Miyazaki.
On October 29, 1 Korean perch was sighted and captured with a hand net.
More than 250 entities, including businesses and related organizations, participate in the platform and are discussing plans to put projects into practice.
Achieving decarbonization initiatives and reconstruction-focused community development simultaneously in 12 municipalities in Fukushima Prefecture and other areas
The Decarbonization × Reconstruction Community Development Platform (chair: Akira Watanabe, professor emeritus at 福島大学) was established on March 23, Reiwa 5.
Thursday, October 8, Reiwa 8, 13:00–17:00
Please apply by 12:00 on Friday, October 7, Reiwa 8.
The general meeting was scheduled to be held on Monday, September 7, but due to bad weather, it will instead be held on Thursday, October 8.
Results of the call for proposals for the FY Reiwa 8 Project to Promote the Development of Decarbonized Circular Economy Systems (including the Demonstration Project for Developing Resource Circulation Systems for Plastics and Other Materials) (Commissioned Project)
Discussing the future of systems and tax policies related to international shipping ～Holding the 1st Expert Panel on the Review of Systems and Tax Policies Related to International Shipping～
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that it will hold the 1st Expert Panel on the Review of Systems and Tax Policies Related to International Shipping on October 7, Reiwa 8, to discuss the future of systems and tax policies related to international shipping as it works to secure stable maritime transport for Japan. The meeting will be closed to the public, but members of the press may film the opening only.
Facts
Wednesday, October 7, Reiwa 8, 15:00–17:00
Original10月６日（火）18:00までに
TEL: 03-5253-8111
Direct line: 03-5253-8618
(ext. 43-305, 43-303)
“1st Expert Panel on the Review of Systems and Tax Policies Related to International Shipping”
Deliberating on the interim review of the “Basic Plan for Water Resources Development in the Yoshino River System” ～Interim review of the risk-management-based plan～
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that it will hold the 12th Yoshino River Subcommittee meeting of the Water Resources Development Subcommittee of the National Land Council on October 8, Reiwa 8, to deliberate on the interim review of the “Basic Plan for Water Resources Development in the Yoshino River System” (the 4th plan, formulated in April Heisei 31 and based on risk management). The review will cover the balance between water demand and supply, responses to water-supply risks that have arisen, and progress in implementing integrated structural and non-structural measures. The meeting will be open to the public and held in person at Central Government Building No. 3 and via web conference. To observe online, registration by email is required by 17:00 on October 6.
Facts
Date and time: Thursday, October 8, Reiwa 8, 10:00–12:30
12th Yoshino River Subcommittee meeting of the Water Resources Development Subcommittee of the National Land Council
6 plans have been formulated nationwide (Tone River and Arakawa River systems, Toyokawa River system, Kiso River system, Yodo River system, Yoshino River system, and Chikugo River system).
A full revision to the 4th Plan was carried out in April Heisei 31.
H31. 4.19 Full revision (change to a risk-management-based plan)
R 5. 1.31 Partial revision (addition of the Yoshino River downstream water-use project)
The plan is to be reviewed approximately 5 years after its formulation.
S41.11.18 River system designation
Main: 03-5253-8111 (ext. 31203, 31224)
Direct line: 03-5253-8387
Outlook for demand by use approximately 10 years ahead
5 districts in the Urban Spaces category (1 grand prize district and 4 others)
4 activities in the Landscape Community Development Activities and Learning category (1 grand prize activity and 3 others)
Since FY Heisei 3, districts with outstanding urban landscapes and activities related to local landscapes have been recognized through the Urban Landscape Awards.
October 5, Reiwa 8
It reopened after renovation in 2020.
There were few applications this year, with 5 submissions.
Conducting deliberations on the future of land policy ～Holding the 60th Planning Committee meeting of the Land Policy Subcommittee of the National Land Council～
Initiatives in other fields; related laws and regulations, other relevant notices, etc.
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
A list of relevant laws and regulations and related notices on the research project page for “Initiatives in Other Fields” of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The page includes links to the text of the Act on the Regulation of Human Genome-Edited Embryos and related matters, its promulgation notice (176 KB), and an overview of the Act (504 KB), as well as template information for creating the page. Inquiries: Health Science Division, Minister's Secretariat (TEL: 03-5253-1111, ext. 3813, 3820).
Official Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare page on measures to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It provides links to an overview of AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance), national action plans (2016-2020, 2023-2027), the Guide to Antimicrobial Stewardship (editions 一 through 四), annual reports on One Health trends, and related notices and administrative communications. The page notes an estimate that AMR-related deaths will reach 10 million annually by 2050, and describes how Japan’s first action plan was adopted on April 5, 2016.
Facts
It is said that AMR-related deaths worldwide will reach 10 million per year by 2050, exceeding the number of deaths from cancer.
Member countries were asked to develop national action plans on antimicrobial resistance within 2 years.
At the World Health Assembly in May 2015, the Global Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was adopted.
On April 5, 2016, Japan’s first action plan was adopted at a related ministerial meeting.
Regarding the holding of the 78th meeting of the Basic Policy Subcommittee of the Vaccination and Vaccine Sectional Committee of the Health Science Council
Additional awards for competitors at the 21st Young Skilled Workers Skills Competition
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it has decided to give additional awards for competitors at the 21st Young Skilled Workers Skills Competition, following the announcement of awards on August 3, Reiwa 8, and in response to a request from the chief judge for the carpentry trade. As a result, 136 people across 15 trades have won awards.
Facts
136 people across 15 trades will receive awards.
Additional awards for competitors at the 21st Young Skilled Workers Skills Competition
We announced the awards for competitors on August 3, Reiwa 8.
The Reiwa 8 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Awards for Pharmaceutical Affairs Achievements will be presented
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it will hold the Reiwa 8 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Awards for Pharmaceutical Affairs Achievements on October 19. The awards will recognize 65 individuals who contributed to the development and advancement of pharmaceutical-related businesses: 39 in the pharmacist category, 5 in the pharmaceutical manufacturing category, 7 in the medical device category, 2 in the pharmaceutical retail category, 2 in the registered pharmaceutical salesperson category, 9 in the pharmaceutical placement sales category, and 1 in the cosmetics category.
Facts
This fiscal year, awards will be presented to 65 individuals.
(1) Date and time: Monday, October 19, Reiwa 8, 14:00–14:40
Pharmacist category: 39 people
Pharmaceutical manufacturing category: 5 people
Medical device category: 7 people
Pharmaceutical retail category: 2 people
Registered pharmaceutical salesperson category: 2 people
益得 (6461) issues its first restricted employee shares in 115; capital increase record date is 10/5 - 環球生技月刊
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
益得 (6461), a company listed on the Taipei Exchange, announced that the capital increase record date for the first issuance of restricted employee shares in 115 is October 5, 115. The issuance comprises 516,000 common shares with a face value of NT$10 per share, issued at no cost.
Facts
A total of 2,000,000 common shares are subject to employee share restrictions.
Par value of NT$10 per share
The first issuance comprises 516,000 restricted common shares.
The capital increase record date is set for 115/10/05.
Approved by the company’s board of directors on 115/10/02.
Approved at the company’s annual general meeting on 115/5/27.
The filing took effect following submission under letter No. 1150352418, dated 115/8/13, from the Financial Supervisory Commission.
源華智醫 presents AI drug repurposing technology in Germany; signs MOUs with German and French companies - 環球生技月刊
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
華安醫學 (6657) subsidiary 源華智醫 announced that it will attend the RExPO26 symposium in Berlin, Germany, in September, where General Manager Hsu Yin-hsiung will present its independently developed “Smart Symphony” AI drug repurposing platform. The company will also sign MOUs with Germany’s QuoData and France’s MedInsights, with plans to advance the discovery and validation of new indications for existing drugs through international research collaborations.
Facts
華安醫學 (6657) subsidiary 源華智醫
Today (2)
Attend the International Symposium on Systems Medicine, Artificial Intelligence and Drug Repurposing (RExPO26) in Berlin, Germany, in September.
安成生技 receives U.S. FDA development advice, plans to expand indication for inherited epidermolysis bullosa - Global Bio & Investment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
安成生物科技 (6610) announced that it recently received minutes from a Type C meeting with the US FDA regarding its investigational drug AC-203 for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). The FDA provided positive feedback and suggestions on future clinical trial design, primary efficacy endpoints and evaluation methods. 安成生物科技 said the FDA considers most of the clinical safety and manufacturing data accumulated from previous studies of AC-203 for simple epidermolysis bullosa (EBS) sufficient to support future DEB clinical trials. The global Phase two/three EBS trial completed enrollment of 81 participants in April 2026, with unblinded results expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Facts
安成生物科技 (6610) announced
About 500,000 patients worldwide
EBS accounts for about 70%
DEB accounts for about 25%
Enrollment of 81 participants worldwide has been completed.
Enrollment of 81 participants worldwide was completed in April 2026.
Unblinded results for the primary efficacy endpoints are expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Treatment costs can reach hundreds of thousands or even more than a million dollars a year.
This text appeared after 輝達 was confirmed to be locating in Beishike on May 27, 2026, and Chiang Wan-an presented Huang Renxun with the key to Taipei City.
This text appeared on social media platforms such as Facebook and Threads in June 2026.
Lai Ching-te’s speech edited to fabricate the president saying “become Chinese Taiwan”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
A video circulating online takes an excerpt from Lai Ching-te’s July 19 speech at the 民進黨 national congress and deliberately omits the preceding sentence, “We will absolutely not let ‘democratic Taiwan’ turn back,” leaving only the edited line, “Become ‘Chinese Taiwan,’ what do you say?” The editing distorts the original meaning and creates the false impression that Lai said “become Chinese Taiwan.” The fact-check found the claim to be false information.
Facts
Published: 2026-10-05
Report No.: 4343
Lai Ching-te’s speech at the 民進黨 national congress on July 19
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioner Wu Ming-chu impersonated, with her image altered using AI to sell skincare products
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
A video circulating online claims that “TCM practitioner Wu Ming-chu personally formulated an anti-wrinkle firming eye cream,” available in a limited run of 300 sets while supplies last. The Taiwan FactCheck Center contacted the 吳明珠中醫診所, which said it does not sell the product and that the physician is not involved. The video repurposes footage of Wu promoting a new book and uses AI alterations to advertise a face cream. The order website has no company address, unified business number or customer service phone number, and accepts orders even when users enter fictitious information, indicating it is a single-page scam website.
Facts
Emphasizes that only 300 sets are available and the product will be discontinued once sold out.
Report No.: 4342
The 吳明珠中醫診所 replied on October 2, saying
The Taiwan FactCheck Center previously debunked scams impersonating physician Wu Ming-chu in fact-check reports 3632 and 3799.
Extension of Period of Stay in Connection with the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake
Published ・ Source Japan | 金融庁
金融庁 informed relevant industry associations that, in light of measures taken under a Ministry of Justice notice to uniformly extend the expiration date of periods of stay for those affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake until January 27, Reiwa 9, concerns have arisen that accounts held by foreign nationals may be closed because of the expiration date shown on their residence cards.
Facts
Measures have been taken to uniformly extend the expiration date of periods of stay until January 27, Reiwa 9.
Ministry of Justice Notice No. 69 of August 7, Reiwa 8
Regarding the “Cross-Industry Cybersecurity Exercise for the Financial Sector (Delta Wall 2026)”
Published ・ Source Japan | 金融庁
金融庁 announced that it will conduct the 11th Cross-Industry Cybersecurity Exercise for the Financial Sector (Delta Wall 2026), with the aim of improving cyber resilience and incident response capabilities across the financial industry. The exercise is scheduled to run from October 6 to 22, Reiwa 8, with 181 financial institutions expected to participate.
Facts
We will conduct the 11th “Cross-Industry Cybersecurity Exercise for the Financial Sector (Delta Wall 2026 (*))”.
【ＭＷＣＣ株式会社】Amended Securities Report—19th Fiscal Period (2025/04/01－2026/06/30)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ＭＷＣＣ株式会社 filed an amended securities report for its 19th fiscal period on October 5, 2026. Against net sales of 1,057,759 thousand yen, it recorded an ordinary loss of △948,749 thousand yen and a net loss for the period of △964,878 thousand yen, turning to a substantial deficit, while net assets and the equity ratio fell sharply.