Bringing energy to Kojohama: a freshly made tarako all-you-can-pile event!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
有限会社蒲原水産 announced that it will hold its popular "all-you-can-pile tarako" event for 2 days, Oct. 24 and 25, 2026, at its direct sales outlet in Kojohama, Shiraoi, Hokkaido. For 2,000 yen including tax, participants can take home as much tarako as they can lift with special chopsticks in 15 seconds. At the previous event, around 1,500 people took part over 4 days, and total attendance exceeded 5,000. This time, the company aims to draw more than 3,000 visitors over 2 days.
[All 100 sold out] Seven chakras shower down. “Nanakō” joins SANMEI’s “Nijiryū no Shizuku” series
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
SANMEI, a natural stone accessory brand operated by 株式会社Produce Style, released 100 limited-edition “Nanakō” bracelets as a new addition to its “Nijiryū no Shizuku” series, and sold out. The product pairs a different natural stone with each of the seven colors—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and purple—and comes with a dedicated octagonal wooden box called “Ryūmon-bako,” a “Tenchi-kyō” and an original “Nijiryū no Shizuku” charm. The design was inspired by the seven-colored rainbow that appears at Manai Falls in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture.
Facts
A bracelet made with 7 colors and 7 types of natural stone.
A different natural stone is used for each of the seven colors
8mm quartz stones are placed between the 7 types of natural stone.
“13-year-old’s Hello Work Official Site (13hw)” announces the popular occupations ranking for September 2026 (monthly)!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The “13-year-old’s Hello Work Official Site,” operated by 株式会社幻冬舎 and 株式会社トップアスリート, announced its popular occupations ranking for September 2026. It scored 1,037 occupations listed on the site based on access and page views, and announced rankings through 100th place. Professional athlete ranked 1st, hairdresser 2nd and illustrator 3rd.
Facts
Scores were calculated for the 1,037 occupations listed on the site based on the number of users accessing the site, page views and other factors
The rankings are announced through 100th place.
Announcing the popular occupations ranking for September 2026
The top 20 in the popular occupations ranking for September 2026 are as follows.
Kobe-based neon rock band 猫背のネイビーセゾン announced that its 4th mini-album “MEDiCiNEON” will be released exclusively at タワーレコード on December 2. The album will come in 2 formats, CD+DVD. The CD will feature 6 tracks, including “D.I.T.N,” “Lonely Days” and “VEGAVEGA,” while the DVD will include 7 songs from the final show of the GLEMLiNS TOUR at 心斎橋BIGCAT. The price is ¥2,500+TAX. The album will also go on sale early at the venue during the band’s solo show, “Listen?! See?! Buy?! ONEMAN PARTY ‘MEDiCiNEON’,” at 恵比寿LIQUIDROOM on November 28.
Facts
4th mini-album “MEDiCiNEON”
Set for release exclusively at タワーレコード on December 2
Taking place at 恵比寿・LIQUID ROOM on November 28
Price: ¥2,500 + TAX
Scheduled to include 6 tracks, including “D.I.T.N,” “ロンリーデイズ” and “VEGAVEGA”
Scheduled to include 7 live performance videos
Standing (general admission) 4,500 yen
Standing (U-18) 3,000 yen
Difference from the regular ticket (¥1,500)
Ranked 7th in “This Is What Will Go Viral This Year! 2026”
Institutional investor activity for 2026-10-05 was released. The top 3 net buys were 沛爾生醫*-創 at 910 lots, 藥華藥 at 509 lots and 北極星藥業-KY at 410 lots; the top 3 net sells were 健喬 at 582 lots, 太景*-KY at 571 lots and 康霈* at 552 lots.
Biotech stocks on 2026-10-05: (gainers) 浩鼎 10%, 沛爾生醫*-創 6.97%, 泰福-KY 6.25%; (decliners) 國邑* 7.86%, 天良 5.04%, 晶碩 4.95% - Global Bio & Investment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
Daily ranking of biotech stock price changes on 2026-10-05: 浩鼎 led the top 10 gainers with a 10% rise, followed by 沛爾生醫*-創 at 6.97% and 泰福-KY at 6.25%. 國邑* led the top 10 decliners, falling 7.86%, followed by 天良, down 5.04%, and 晶碩, down 4.95%.
青松健康(6931) announced details of its second-quarter ex-dividend arrangements for year 115. Its board resolved on 115/10/05 to distribute a cash dividend of NT$0.12 per common share, totaling NT$7,938,260. The ex-dividend trading date is 115/10/23, the record date is 115/11/01, and the cash dividend payment date is 115/11/24.
Facts
Cash dividend of NT$0.12 per common share
Total of NT$7,938,260
Ex-rights (ex-dividend) trading date: 115/10/23
Last date for transfer registration: 115/10/27
Ex-rights (ex-dividend) record date: 115/11/01
Common stock cash dividend payment date: 115/11/24
Date of board or shareholders' meeting resolution, or company decision: 115/10/05
金萬林-創(6645): Holders of 金萬林一 (44581) bonds may exercise the put option from 11/5 to 12/4 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
金萬林-創(6645) announced that its first domestic secured convertible bonds (金萬林一, code 66451) will reach their 2-year anniversary on December 4 of year 115. Bondholders may exercise the put option from November 5 to December 4 of year 115. The put price is 102.01% of the bond's face value, and the interest compensation is 2.01% of face value.
Facts
Short name: 金萬林一, code: 66451
The put price is 102.01% of the bond's face value
Interest compensation upon reaching 2 years is 2.01% of the bond's face value
Bondholders may exercise the put option from November 5 of year 115 to December 4 of year 115
Bond put record date: December 4 of year 115
Date of occurrence: 115/10/05
Reaches its 2-year anniversary on December 4 of year 115
神隆(1789) corporate director representative from 台糖, 孫鈴明, resigns - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
神隆(1789) announced a change in its corporate director. 孫鈴明, the representative of its corporate director 台灣糖業(股)公司, resigned on 115/10/05. The new representative will be announced after 台糖 makes a new appointment.
Facts
This information was provided by (listed company) 1789 神隆
Date of occurrence: 115/10/05
Original term (e.g., xx/xx/xx to xx/xx/xx): 113/05/28~116/05/27
浩鼎(4174) reports unaudited consolidated loss of NT$179 million for August of year 115, with after-tax earnings per share of -0.68 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
浩鼎(4174) announced an unaudited consolidated loss of NT$179 million for August of year 115, with after-tax earnings per share of -0.68. As its securities met the criteria for announcing trading information in the centralized securities market, the company made this material announcement as notified by the Taipei Exchange.
Facts
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 0.817
Pre-tax net income (NT$ million) -122.217
Net income attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) -81.647
After-tax earnings per share (NT$) -0.62
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 15.280
Pre-tax net income (NT$ million) -266.638
Net income attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) -197.550
After-tax earnings per share (NT$) -1.50
Operating revenue (NT$ million) 52.203
Pre-tax net income (NT$ million) -1777.871
Net income attributable to owners of the parent (NT$ million) -1525.822
普瑞博生技股份有限公司(6847) announced that, due to recent capital market volatility and to facilitate payment by designated subscribers in its first cash capital increase of year 115, the payment period for designated subscribers, originally scheduled for 115年09月03日至09月07日, has been extended to 115年10月23日. The payment deadline for existing shareholders and the terms of the cash capital increase remain unchanged.
Facts
Date of occurrence: 115/10/05
The original payment period for designated subscribers was 115年09月03日至115年09月07日
The payment deadline has been extended to 115年10月23日
Taiwan Liposome licenses knee osteoarthritis drug to 日本臟器; deal worth up to US$203 million - BioGroup Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
Taiwan Liposome (TLC-KY, stock code 7924) announced today (5) that its subsidiary has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with 日本臟器製藥株式會社, granting it the rights to develop and commercialize TLC599, a long-acting intra-articular injection for knee osteoarthritis pain, in Japan. The deal is worth up to US$203 million (approximately NT$6.5 billion), including an upfront payment, milestone payments and a high-double-digit royalty on post-launch sales.
Facts
The deal is worth up to US$203 million
Approximately NT$6.5 billion
The company is also eligible for a high-double-digit royalty on sales after the product launches
Imaging shows signs of knee osteoarthritis in approximately 62% of women and 43% of men
Among people aged 40 and older, imaging shows signs of knee osteoarthritis in approximately 62% of women and 43% of men
寶泰生醫 partners with Tai福 subsidiary Bora Biologics on deal, launches 3 antibody programs - BioGroup Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
寶泰生醫 (7850) announced a long-term collaboration with Bora Biologics, the CDMO subsidiary of 泰福生技. Bora Biologics will support process development, scale-up and manufacturing for its antibody-based veterinary drug candidates. The first phase will advance at least 3 antibody programs together, including 2 monoclonal antibodies and 1 bispecific antibody. This also marks the first time Bora Biologics has extended its platform into the veterinary drug field.
Facts
The first phase is expected to advance at least 3 antibody programs jointly, including 2 monoclonal antibodies and 1 bispecific antibody
Including 2 monoclonal antibodies and 1 bispecific antibody
The global veterinary monoclonal antibody market is projected to grow from US$1.7 billion in 2025 to US$3.06 billion in 2030
Taipei mayoral debate really happening! 蔣萬安’s campaign confirms: Thanks to 沈伯洋 for agreeing to debate on TVBS
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taipei mayoral race is heating up, with 沈伯洋 repeatedly challenging 蔣萬安 to a debate. 沈伯洋 personally denied media reports, stressing that he had set no conditions for the debate. 蔣萬安’s campaign thanked him for agreeing to debate on TVBS.
Facts
DPP candidate 沈伯洋 has repeatedly challenged incumbent Mayor 蔣萬安 to a debate
蔣萬安 said there would be a debate, but details of the schedule remain unresolved
Media reports said 沈伯洋’s team had signed a debate consent form with TVBS in September, but talks stalled over a request to include a pan-green media outlet
沈伯洋 personally denied the report, saying he had no conditions for debating Mayor 蔣
沈伯洋 said there were no restrictions on the debate format, TV station, venue or time
陳柏翰 is the spokesperson for 蔣萬安’s campaign office
蔣萬安’s campaign office said on the evening of the 5th that it thanked 沈伯洋 for agreeing to debate on TVBS and looked forward to TVBS coordinating the arrangements soon
Kaohsiung builds three layers of drug prevention: 1,200 community care stations and four school strategies link prevention, enforcement and treatment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government’s Drug Abuse Prevention Center has established a “three lines of defense” drug prevention network, setting up approximately 1,200 community care stations and promoting four drug prevention strategies in schools. It coordinates prevention, enforcement, treatment and follow-up work.
Facts
Kaohsiung’s drug prevention work is built around three lines of defense: prevention at the front end, enforcement in the middle and counseling at the back end.
Kaohsiung has approximately 1,200 drug prevention care stations.
Four strategies are being implemented for drug prevention in schools.
Kaohsiung has 19 designated addiction treatment facilities.
Addiction treatment facilities offer opioid substitution treatment services, including methadone and buprenorphine.
The city received the highest rating in Category I in both the 112 and 113 “Joint Evaluation of Drug Abuse Prevention Centers.”
In 114, it received the “City Partner Award” for its “Community and Village Office Drug Prevention Care Stations.”
Bringing the sunset and sea breeze of Fangyuan, Changhua, to Taipei: “風灣的船” annual exhibition opens at the National Taiwan Museum’s Little Living Room
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After receiving the 2025 Golden Pin Design Mark, the interdisciplinary youth team from Fangyuan, Changhua, “風灣的船,” will hold its annual exhibition, “風，之於光 Where Wind Meets the Light,” at the National Taiwan Museum’s Little Living Room from October 6 to November 1, 2026. The exhibition recreates fish-farm landscapes, offers immersive multisensory experiences and features sustainable DIY activities using duck eggshells.
Facts
“風灣的船” will present its annual exhibition, “風，之於光 Where Wind Meets the Light,” at the National Taiwan Museum’s Little Living Room in Taipei from October 6 to November 1, 2026
“風灣的船” received the “2025 Golden Pin Design Mark”
The exhibition is at the National Taiwan Museum’s Little Living Room, 109 Section 1, Chongqing South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei
“風灣的船” was founded in 2024
“風灣的船” core industry brands include 天香羊肉爐、通利水產行、雷打石食品工坊、番挖水耕蔬菜、乙木羊農牧 and 山寄製菓所
The DIY activity uses “duck eggshells,” a livestock waste material sourced locally in Fangyuan, as its main material
The exhibition’s central concept is “When the wind’s intangibility becomes our scenery through light”
“風灣的船” independently launched the “生生不息的風” exhibition at the “2025 Taiwan Design Expo in Changhua”
Is 50,000 on the Taiwan Stock Exchange within reach? Fubon Financial Chairman 蔡明興 says “the market is very healthy”: A brief jump by 台積電 would take it past the mark
Taiwan stocks rose 1,236 points that day to close at 49,712, just short of the 50,000-point milestone.
蔡明興 said Taiwan stocks were seeing a healthy rotation among sectors, with ample trading volume.
蔡明興 forecast economic growth of approximately 13% in Taiwan and approximately 5% in South Korea this year.
蔡明興 noted that South Korea’s exports grew by more than 80% last month, outpacing Taiwan’s.
蔡明興 said Taiwan and South Korea are the 2 countries set to benefit most from global AI infrastructure investment.
富邦金’s share price is currently around NT$150. 蔡明興 said the company’s profits were good this year and that it would also perform well for the full year.
A supercompany backing Trump’s “superintelligence” policy arrives: Musk announces SpaceXAI is changing its name to SpaceXSI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that its AI division will be renamed from SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, echoing the Trump administration’s policy of promoting the term “superintelligence.” The renaming highlights Musk’s close ties with the Trump administration and his longstanding interest in the direction of AI development.
Facts
Musk announced that his AI division will be renamed from SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI
Musk confirmed the renaming plan while responding to a user’s question on X
Musk said, “It’s no longer called AI. SI is better.”
Trump signs executive order titled “Launching the Age of Superintelligence”
The executive order does not immediately change the wording on AI in laws enacted by Congress
SpaceX completed its acquisition of xAI this July in a deal valued at 1.25 trillion dollars
xAI was founded in 2023 and acquired X Corp. in March 2025
Musk served as a special adviser to the Trump administration in 2025
“The Ocean Current is a far cry from the Korean Wave!” Cheng Li-wun: The DPP has only stirred up its base and failed to break out of its bubble; Chiang remains comfortably ahead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT chair Cheng Li-wun said in an interview on an online program on the 5th that the “Ocean Current” effect promoted by the DPP was merely a “micro-current” that rallied its base and could not compare with the “Korean Wave.” She also said there was no sign of a “breakout” effect and that Chiang Wan-an remained comfortably ahead in the race.
Facts
Cheng Li-wun said the “Ocean Current” and the “Korean Wave” were worlds apart, and that the “Ocean Current” could only be called a “micro-current.”
Cheng Li-wun said Chiang Wan-an remained comfortably ahead in the race.
Cheng Li-wun said the DPP was promoting the “Ocean Current” not to win, but to boost turnout for the party.
Cheng Li-wun cited Su Tseng-chang’s run for Taipei mayor, noting that despite his high profile, he did not win.
Cheng Li-wun said the “Ocean Current” had a cross-county-and-city effect and spillover that could boost election prospects in other cities and counties.
Half of its funds bet on AI leaders: This ETF beats the market by 2 times in 3 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks surged 1,236 points on the 5th to a record high, with actively managed ETFs posting strong performances. Among them, 主動復華未來50（00991A）, which heavily invested in AI-related stocks including 川湖, 台光電 and 南亞, led the field with an 8.17% gain in 3 days, more than 2 times the gains of the broader market and 0050. Foreign brokerage 高盛 is bullish on Taiwan stocks, forecasting they could reach 54,000 points over the next year.
Facts
Taiwan stocks surged 1,236 points on the 5th
Closed at 49,712 points, a record high
Original外資單日買超近 719 億元
The number of stocks priced above NT$1,000 also matched the record of 56
19 of the 22 actively managed Taiwan stock ETFs outperformed the broader market
Led the field with an 8.17% gain in 3 days
The broader market’s gain was 3.70%
0050（3.48%）
It rose 4.17% today alone
The position was gradually increased to 7.2%
It rose 164% during this period
Original外資大和、瑞銀目標價喊到 1.4 萬至1.5 萬元
00991A began holding the stock at NT$1,595
Held it through to now, for a gain of 257%
A holding of 8.7%
The target price was set at NT$10,200
It rose more than 21% in less than 3 weeks
瑞銀 has an optimistic target price of NT$400
These 3 limit-up stocks alone account for about 18.5% of 00991A
高盛 estimates that ABF substrates used for AI chips will be in short supply for more than 30 months
Capital spending on AI by the four major cloud service providers is set to increase by as much as 95% year over year
輝達 also estimates that revenue can grow 70% over the next year
Foreign brokerage 高盛 is bullish on Taiwan stocks, forecasting they could reach 54,000 points over the next year
Based on the closing price on the 5th, there is still about 8.6% upside
下班經濟學 invited veteran Taiwan stock market analyst Tu Jin-long to discuss the market outlook for the fourth quarter. Tu warned of high-level volatility, citing four key variables, and will disclose changes to his holdings and his safe-haven investment strategy.
Facts
Taiwan stocks keep setting record closing highs
Brokerages are successively raising their forecasts for new highs in Taiwan stocks in 2026
Tu Jin-long identified four key variables affecting Taiwan stocks in the fourth quarter: U.S. monetary policy, domestic and overseas elections, major earnings briefings, and market fund flows
After hitting record highs, Taiwan stocks could enter a range-bound period
南亞科, 聯電 and 群創 rallied sharply
聯電 and 群創 are categorized as low-priced “bento stocks”
Tu Jin-long is known as a veteran Taiwan stock market analyst
The program is hosted by Hsieh Che-ching and Chang Chiung-fang
麗星郵輪 launches a new sailing season for its 30th anniversary! Explorer Dream to sail from dual home ports in Keelung and Kaohsiung, with early-bird fares from NT$2,450 per night
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
To celebrate its 30th anniversary in Taiwan, 麗星郵輪 has opened bookings for Explorer Dream’s winter 2026 sailings and new 2027 season, with early-bird fares starting at NT$2,450 per person per night. The ship will operate from dual home ports in Keelung and Kaohsiung, offering a range of itineraries lasting 2 to 7 nights.
Facts
麗星郵輪 marks its 30th anniversary in Taiwan
Early-bird fares start at NT$2,450 per person per night
Explorer Dream is currently the only cruise ship operating year-round from a home port in Taiwan
The winter 2026 sailings begin on Dec. 11, and the new 2027 season opens with a New Year’s Eve voyage on Dec. 31
On Aug. 1, 2027, Explorer Dream will depart from Keelung on a 7-night in-depth Japan tour, visiting Kochi, Tokyo (via Yokohama), Shimizu and Osaka
During the 2027 winter break, Explorer Dream will offer itineraries to Hong Kong and Okinawa from its home port in Kaohsiung
Tsai Kang-yung appears at Shen campaign headquarters and is attacked by Chinese netizens; Chiang Wan-an and Shen Bo-yang call for respect for democracy and freedom
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Entertainer Kevin Tsai appeared at the campaign headquarters launch rally for 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen, prompting backlash from Chinese netizens and the takedown of videos made in collaboration with Chinese companies. Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen traded barbs over drug prevention, with Shen issuing a fresh challenge to debate. In the New Taipei mayoral race, Lee Chuan faced questions about government-business collusion after his supporters’ honorary chair, Fan Jiang Binghuang, said he had benefited from 輝達 setting up in Taipei, prompting an exchange of barbs with Su Chiao-hui.
Facts
Appeared on the 4th at the campaign headquarters launch rally for 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen
As long as I can go back and see this article I wrote 12 years ago
3 optogenetics scholars share Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, discovering light-controlled switches for nerve cells in algae
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was jointly awarded to U.S. scholar Karl Deisseroth, German scholars Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, recognizing their pioneering research into “light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.” In the early 2000s, Hegemann and Nagel discovered channelrhodopsin, a light-sensitive channel protein, while studying single-celled algae known as Chlamydomonas. In 2005, Deisseroth applied the protein to nerve cells and successfully used light to control neural signals, ushering in a new era for neuroscience.
Facts
In the early 2000s, he and Nagel discovered through their research a special-function algal protein found on cell surfaces, known as a “light-sensitive channel protein”
The groundbreaking research findings were published in 2005
The 2026 Nobel Prizes begin to be awarded today
Original諾貝爾獎（Nobel Prize）5日傍晚公布本屆生理醫學獎得主
The prizes in physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economics will then be announced in turn from the 6th to the 12th
U.S. scholar Karl Deisseroth and German scholars Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel jointly took the top prize
Companies mentioned：諾貝爾獎（Nobel Prize）、諾貝爾委員會、諾貝爾獎官網（The Nobel Prize官網）
U.S. FBI arrests ethnic Chinese woman at Los Angeles airport, suspected of spying on Lai Ching-te’s eldest son
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested 34-year-old ethnic Chinese woman Wanying Zhang at Los Angeles International Airport, accusing her of allegedly conducting espionage for the Chinese government and acting as an agent of a foreign government without registering in the United States. Prosecutors said Zhang traveled to Seattle in 2025 and, at the direction of Chinese officials, surveilled close relatives of Taiwanese government officials, sending back photos, videos and license plate information. CBS cited sources as saying her target was President Lai Ching-te’s eldest son, Lai Ting, and his family. Taiwan’s Presidential Office strongly condemned the incident and thanked the U.S. for its assistance.
Facts
She is 34 years old and works as a real estate agent in California
Wanying Zhang traveled to Seattle in 2025
It also included 2 photos of license plate numbers
October 4, 2026
Companies mentioned：FBI（美國聯邦調查局）、CBS、BBC、University of South California（南加大）、北京國際關係學院、WeChat（微信）、iCloud