Ancient City Discovered Beneath Kyrgyz Lake; Archaeologists Say It Was a Hub for East-West Trade
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of the ancient city of Toru-Aygyr beneath a lake in Kyrgyzstan. Surveys began in 2024, and researchers believe the city may have sunk beneath the lake following a disaster such as an earthquake around the 13th century. Scholars say the site lay at a key crossroads of the ancient Silk Road and may once have been an important hub for East-West trade. But with few written records left by the Kara-Khanid Khanate, the city's history remains unclear.
Facts
Archaeologists began surveying the site in 2024
A major disaster, such as an earthquake, may have occurred here around the 13th century
蘋果’s original computer motherboard goes up for online auction, with estimate reaching $800,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
蘋果’s first-generation computer, the Apple-1, is being offered in an online auction at 邦瀚斯. The motherboard bears co-founder Steve Wozniak’s signature and comes with a 1978 letter from Steve Jobs, leading to an estimate of up to $800,000. The computer sold for just $666 when 蘋果 launched it, and fewer than 75 Apple-1 units are confirmed to survive today. The auction also includes rare items such as a Macintosh prototype with a transparent plastic case and a Paladin prototype. Online bidding runs through October 14.
Facts
蘋果 sold it for $666 when it launched
Original我們拍賣前估價是50到80萬美元
Fewer than 75 Apple-1 units are confirmed to survive today
Estimated at $3,000 to $4,000
Original另一台多功能一體機原型，估價則達4到6萬美元
A 1978 letter from Steve Jobs to the original buyer
Cornell campus sexual assault case sparks protests by thousands of students calling for president to resign
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A sexual assault case at Cornell University has sparked protests by thousands of students on campus. Demonstrators held signs reading “We are all Jane Does” in support of the student who filed a lawsuit and called for the university president to resign. The student alleges that in October 2024, 7 fraternity members pressured her to take drugs before sexually assaulting her for hours. The university expelled or suspended only some of the male students involved, prompting anger among students. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered the state attorney general to conduct an independent investigation as a special prosecutor and pledged to close gaps in the law, making clear that being impaired by drugs or alcohol does not mean a person has given up bodily autonomy.
Facts
Pressured to take drugs and sexually assaulted for hours on campus by 7 fraternity members
In October 2024, she was pressured to take drugs and sexually assaulted for hours on campus by 7 fraternity members
New York Governor Kathy Hochul responded on October 2
Companies mentioned：康乃爾大學（Cornell University）、紐約州（New York State）、紐約州長侯可（Kathy Hochul）
U.S. scholar Halzen discovers high-energy neutrinos, wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
U.S. scholar Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for advancing the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and discovering high-energy neutrinos from celestial sources. Halzen, 82, teaches at 威斯康辛大學麥迪遜分校. In 1988, he proposed placing light sensors in Antarctic ice. The observatory was completed in 2011 and covers a cubic kilometer of ice, helping detect high-energy neutrinos from beyond the solar system.
Facts
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Francis Halzen
Halzen, 82, teaches at 威斯康辛大學麥迪遜分校 in the United States
Nigerian military aircraft disappears and crashes in swamp; all 25 passengers and 7 crew members killed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A Nigerian ATR-42 military aircraft lost contact with air traffic control while on a routine mission on the 5th. Wreckage was found in a coastal swamp, and all 25 passengers and 7 crew members aboard were killed. President Tinubu declared 3 days of national mourning and ordered a full investigation.
Facts
Declared 3 days of national mourning, with flags flown at half-staff
Government spends nearly NT$3 billion to curb dust from the Zhuoshui River, using tree planting and water coverage to reduce the number of days affected
U.S. tests new technology in “Falcon Peak” exercise to counter border drone smuggling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The U.S. Northern Command held the “Falcon Peak” exercise at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona in late September, showcasing counter-drone systems including radar, interceptor drones and autonomous weapons. The systems are intended to address criminal groups using commercial drones for smuggling and human trafficking along the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. forces detected 378 drone incursions over the past 30 days and have shot down 11 drones operated by drug cartels after deploying laser weapons. The military hopes to use real-world border testing to build a flexible defense ecosystem and learn from Ukraine’s ability to adapt quickly during the Russia-Ukraine war. The Pentagon is also placing greater emphasis on partnerships with defense technology companies backed by venture capital.
Facts
We detected 378 drone incursions over the past 30 days
We have successfully shot down 11 drones belonging to drug cartels
A number of investors have put billions of dollars into major defense technology companies and startups developing small drones and counter-drone systems
U.S. eases restrictions on “red diesel,” allowing road use in diesel vehicles to curb fuel prices through tax relief
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing “red diesel,” previously restricted to off-road use, to be used in regular road-going diesel vehicles as a tax-free way to curb fuel prices. Heavy-duty trucks can save $60 in federal taxes each time they refuel. As for global oil prices, Middle Eastern crude exports have reached 18.3 million barrels per day, slightly above the level before the U.S.-Iran war began. But limited refining capacity has driven diesel prices sharply higher, while Iran’s ability to attack the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine’s continuing airstrikes on Russian refineries have added uncertainty to the outlook.
Facts
Based on a heavy-duty truck’s capacity of about 250 gallons
Each refueling can save $60 in federal taxes
As of September 30, total crude oil exports from the region had reached 18.3 million barrels per day
Slightly above the 18 million barrels per day before the U.S.-Iran war began
Sex ratio at birth gradually approaching balance between boys and girls; 衛福部 stresses sex selection is prohibited in assisted reproduction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
衛福部 released its latest statistics, showing that Taiwan’s sex ratio at birth fell from 1.107 in year 93 to 1.072 in year 114, gradually approaching the international balance level and reflecting greater social awareness of gender equality. 衛福部 reiterated that sex selection is prohibited in assisted reproduction; violators face a fine of up to NT$1 million, and doctors may also be referred for disciplinary action. Ahead of Taiwan Girls’ Day, women’s groups said there is still room for discussion and revision in practice.
Facts
The United Nations’ 2024 World Population Prospects puts the sex ratio at birth between 1.02 and 1.06
Taiwan’s sex ratio at birth was 1.072 in 2025
Down from 1.107 in year 93
Previously, the standard was roughly 105 boys to 100 girls, right?
Measles infects thousands in Pennsylvania; New York state declares disaster emergency
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The measles outbreak in the United States continues to spread. New York state declared a monthlong disaster emergency. The country has reported 3,887 confirmed cases so far this year, a 35-year high, while Pennsylvania has recorded thousands of infections and 5 deaths. Separately, a 28-year-old female researcher at a plague research institute in Siberia, Russia, died suddenly. Authorities quarantined her contacts and clarified that she died of pneumonia of unknown cause. The WHO assessed the risk to public health as low.
Facts
A 35-year high
New York state recorded 108 cases
Pennsylvania has recorded thousands of infections
Of those, 5 people have died
Original為期1個月的災難緊急狀態
One-fifth of children under 5 need hospital treatment
About 1 to 3 people per thousand may die
The 28-year-old worked at a plague research institute in Irkutsk Oblast, Siberia
Original紐約州在5日宣布全州進入為期1個月的災難緊急狀態
Arizona State University Health Observatory Director Sunan Shane said on 2025-12-03
Taiwan opens new representative office in Phoenix, its 14th office in the United States
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taiwan-U.S. military cooperation is expanding. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has allocated a 3-year budget of NT$471 million to work with the 美國國防部政策次長室 and the 美國國防部 think tank 國防分析中心, with personnel to be stationed long-term at Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense. Minister 顧立雄 said drawing on U.S. combat experience and expert advice would help with military buildup, preparedness and force transformation. Asked when U.S. President Donald Trump would approve NT$14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, 顧立雄 reiterated that Taiwan respects U.S. procedures. Taiwan has also opened a new representative office in Phoenix, Arizona. Foreign Minister 林佳龍 attended the unveiling ceremony, making it Taiwan’s 14th representative office in the United States. Arizona Governor 郝愷悌 disregarded two letters of pressure from the 中國駐洛杉磯總領事館 and affirmed support for the partnership with Taiwan.
Facts
The Ministry of National Defense allocated a 3-year budget of NT$471 million
When will U.S. President Donald Trump approve NT$14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan?
Man sentenced to life in prison in first-instance ruling in Tucheng domestic violence murder case; victim’s family struggles to accept that he was not sentenced to death
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
In the domestic violence murder case in Tucheng, New Taipei City, last year, the defendant surnamed Hsieh was sentenced to life in prison in the first-instance ruling. The victim’s family was dissatisfied with the verdict, criticizing the panel for following examples in the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the death penalty and finding that the number of deaths alone must reach 3 or more to meet the standard for a death sentence. They called the ruling unjust and said they would ask prosecutors to appeal.
Facts
The death toll must reach 3 or more to qualify as the most serious crime warranting a death sentence
Claimed two lives
A total of 8 thresholds were established, with one major requirement for imposing the death penalty
Kaohsiung harbor pilots seek safer working conditions, pool funds to build Taiwan’s first dedicated pilot boat
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
To improve safety when boarding vessels, Kaohsiung Harbor pilots pooled funds to establish a company and build Taiwan’s first dedicated pilot boat. Its launch ceremony was held on the 6th. The new vessel has a gross tonnage of about 46 tons and cost about NT$40 million. It features a first-of-its-kind platform for recovering people who fall overboard, along with multiple safety measures. It is expected to enter service in November 2026, and the company hopes to enter the private vessel transportation market.
Facts
The new vessel has a gross tonnage of about 46 tons
It cost about NT$40 million
There are currently 15 pilot boats
They are all more than 20 years old on average
The hope is to put it into service this November (2026)
A father gave his son NT$2.44 million to buy stocks, which later rose in value to NT$5 million and paid dividends. Does he also have to pay gift tax? The Finance Ministry's answer revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article clarifies the dispute over whether a father's cash gift of NT$2.44 million to his son to buy stocks, followed by the stocks rising in value to NT$5 million and paying dividends, constitutes another gift requiring additional gift tax. It also explains the relevant principles for determining tax liability and the applicable tax treatment under Finance Ministry regulations.
Facts
Under current Finance Ministry regulations, each donor is entitled to an annual gift tax exemption of NT$2.44 million.
After parents give cash to their children, any cash interest and investment returns generated by investments made in the children's own names belong to the children and are not considered gifts from the parents.
The value of gifts of listed or over-the-counter shares is generally determined based on the closing price on the date of the gift. If there is no trading price on that date, the price on the previous trading day is used in accordance with regulations.
Residents receiving domestic dividends and earnings may choose to include them in their gross consolidated income for tax purposes and calculate a tax credit at 8.5%, up to NT$80,000 per household per year, or opt for separate taxation at a flat rate of 28%, excluded from gross consolidated income.
When shares are given directly as a gift, a gift tax return must still be filed and the relevant certificates obtained as required, even if the gift value does not exceed the exemption, before the transfer can be completed.
The gift tax exemption is calculated per donor, and the total value of gifts made to different recipients during the same year must be aggregated.
Other investment income, such as income from overseas stocks, must be assessed separately according to its nature and the applicable tax system; domestic dividend tax treatment cannot be applied directly.
The fair customer treatment assessment has been conducted since 2019. Small securities firms and futures firms are assessed once every 2 years, while other industries are assessed annually.
The banks ranked in the first tier for 3 consecutive years from 2024 to 2026 were Taipei Fubon, Far Eastern International and Hua Nan.
The life insurers ranked in the first tier for 3 consecutive years were Nanshan, Cathay and Fubon; in the property insurance sector, they were Fubon, Cathay Century and Nanshan.
The large full-service brokerages ranked in the first tier for 3 consecutive years were 兆豐證券 and 元大證券. The small brokerages ranked in the first tier in 2022, 2024 and 2026 were 北城證券, 遠智證券 and 日進證券.
The futures firms ranked in the first tier in 2022, 2024 and 2026 were 兆豐期貨 and 元大期貨.
The lowest-ranked performers included 1 securities firm, 1 futures firm and 3 insurance companies (2 life insurers and 1 property insurer).
Hsu Chia-ching calls her son's travel with her a 'basic human right'; TPP presses her on 4 major questions: Resign and take responsibility!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hsu Chia-ching, chairperson of the Overseas Community Affairs Council, has been accused by the Taiwan People's Party legislative caucus of abusing public resources. The focus is on her underage son accompanying her on overseas trips under the title of 'photographer' and her husband, Tang Bo-wei, using an overseas mission's official vehicle for personal outings. The TPP caucus is demanding that Hsu resign and take responsibility, and the Foreign Ministry has launched an investigation.
Is Taiwanese public opinion 'green ahead of blue and white'? Huang Wei-han reveals key to Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an's victories or defeats: These people matter most
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Veteran media personality Huang Wei-han wrote on Facebook that although polls show 'green ahead of blue and white' in the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, swing voters will be the deciding factor for Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an.
Shen Fu-hsiung says claims that Lai Ching-te's son is being monitored by China are 'a minor matter': But the DPP is thrilled to have caught China doing something wrong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. real estate agent Zhang Wanying is suspected of monitoring President Lai Ching-te's son, Lai Ting-yu, on behalf of China and has been arrested by the FBI. Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung said the incident was a minor matter, but the DPP was very excited about it.
Facts
Zhang Wanying (Wanying "Heather" Zhang) works as a real estate agent in the United States.
Zhang Wanying is suspected of monitoring President Lai Ching-te's son, Lai Ting-yu, on behalf of the Chinese government.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Zhang Wanying on the 4th.
Zhang Wanying allegedly followed and secretly photographed Lai Ting-yu's home, vehicle and other personal information, then sent it to China.
Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung said on the program Shaokang War Room that the incident was a minor matter.
Shen Fu-hsiung criticized the DPP for inventing the new term 'transnational repression,' saying it was merely 'overseas surveillance and counterintelligence.'
Shen Fu-hsiung said he did not believe China would do this to gain leverage.
Shen Fu-hsiung said the DPP hoped to use the case to emphasize 'justice and peace' and call on democratic forces to join hands in countering China.
Taiwan stocks near 50,000 points: Should investors take profits? Du Jin-long reveals plans to cut holdings and predicts a possible major jolt at this point
A move by 台積電 directly cuts off its rival's prospects? U.S. media says 英特爾's plans are in disarray: It could become a bargaining chip for Musk to drive down prices
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台積電 is exploring a partnership with Elon Musk's Terafab wafer fab, putting 英特爾, which had originally secured the order exclusively, in a two-way contest. Musk has personally confirmed discussions with 台積電, a development that Benzinga views as a direct threat to 英特爾's chip ambitions.
Facts
Musk has begun building the giant wafer fab Terafab.
Original特斯拉宣布與英特爾合作導入14A製程。
台積電 is exploring a partnership with Terafab.
Musk personally acknowledged that discussions with 台積電 were just discussions, but said they might yield results.
Benzinga says talks between 台積電 and Musk pose a direct threat to 英特爾's chip ambitions.
英特爾 became the first major chipmaker to publicly announce a partnership with Terafab in April this year.
台積電's investment in Arizona is expected to reach $265 billion.
Dispute over pension shortfalls for retired police and firefighters! Cabinet accused of double standards; Huang Kuo-chang asks: Why won't you let us see the meeting minutes?
Blue camp attacks him relentlessly, claiming he went 'from supporting drugs to supporting marijuana'; Shen Po-yang laughs it off as absurd: 'I'm now Taipei's biggest drug lord in their eyes'.
Shen Po-yang held a soapbox event titled 'Mayor, Listen Up' at Jiantan MRT Station.
Original國民黨與台北市長蔣萬安近日猛攻沈伯洋一篇在2014年談論毒品政策的文章
Shen Po-yang said that, in their eyes, he has become Taipei's most important drug lord.
5 years ago, Shen Po-yang advised a student on a thesis about decriminalizing marijuana; the conclusion was that Taiwan's current environment is not suitable.
Shen Po-yang is a professor at the Graduate Institute of Criminology.
Election day is Nov. 28, with only 50-some days remaining until the event.
Shen Po-yang stressed that zombie vape pens must be kept off campuses.
5 stocks subject to trading restrictions from tomorrow, with restrictions lasting 14 days！巨虹 to trade in 25-minute sessions; 聯傑 and 柏騰 also included
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
5 stocks on the Taiwan market will be subject to trading restrictions for 14 days starting tomorrow. 巨虹 will trade in 25-minute sessions, while 聯傑 and 柏騰 are also on the restriction list.
Facts
This article is a stock-market risk warning notice.
China's 2 rounds of pressure failed！Taiwan's Phoenix office inaugurated; Lin Chia-lung attends in person: Thanks to the U.S. State Department for its support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, on Oct. 5 to preside over the inauguration of Taiwan's Phoenix office, its 14th overseas office in the United States. Although China's Consulate General in Los Angeles wrote to the governor twice to exert pressure, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs attended in person to show her support, underscoring the upgrading of Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade ties.
Facts
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended the inauguration of Taiwan's Phoenix office on Oct. 5, local time in the United States.
The Phoenix office is Taiwan's 14th office in the United States.
The Phoenix office was officially inaugurated after half a year of preparations.
全國創新創業總會 and 亞利桑納州商務廳 signed a memorandum of cooperation during the inauguration.
中華航空 and 星宇航空 have both launched direct flights to Phoenix.
2026-10-06 Institutional investor activity: 國光生 led the top 10 net buys with 727 lots, followed by 高端疫苗 with 249 lots and 中裕 with 236 lots. On the net-selling side, 大江 led with 447 lots, followed by 浩鼎 with 404 lots and 康霈* with 338 lots.
Biotech stock performance on 2026-10-06: The top 3 gainers were 浩鼎 at 9.96%, 圓祥生技 at 9.65%, and 益得 at 9.36%; the top 3 decliners were 漢達 at 8.9%, 睿生光電 at 8.46%, and 台聯電 at 6.08%.
10/06 Biotech Stock Update - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
Biotech stock update for Oct. 6: 亞果生醫 (6748) accounting department manager Wang Min-he resigned as acting spokesperson and corporate governance officer; 浩鼎 posted the day's biggest gain at 9.96%, while 漢達 had the steepest decline at 8.9%; institutional investors were net buyers of 727 lots of 國光生 and net sellers of 447 lots of 大江, the most among stocks.
生合 (1295) Designated bank for collection of proceeds and bank for the custody account for the domestic first unsecured convertible bond - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
生合 (1295), an emerging stock market company, announced that collection of proceeds and the custody account for its domestic first unsecured convertible bond will be handled by Taishin International Bank's Jianbei Branch and Tainan Branch, respectively. The bond issue is valued at NT$400,000 thousand. The Financial Supervisory Commission approved the filing as effective on 115年5月26日. Due to volatility in capital markets amid turbulent international political and economic conditions, the company applied on 115年8月10日 to extend the fundraising period by three months.
Facts
The company's filing to issue domestic first unsecured convertible bonds totaling NT$400,000 thousand
(1) Contract date: 115年10月06日.
The filing was approved as effective by the 金融監督管理委員會 in letter No. 11503435301 dated 115年5月26日.
An application was filed with the 金融監督管理委員會 on 115年8月10日 to extend the fundraising period by three months.
亞果生醫 (6748) accounting department manager Wang Min-he resigns as corporate governance officer and acting spokesperson - 環球生技月刊
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
亞果生醫 (6748) announced that accounting department manager Wang Min-he has resigned. The employee also served as corporate governance officer and acting spokesperson. The reason for the change was personal career planning, and it takes effect on 115/10/31. A successor will be announced after appointment by the board.
Facts
This information was provided by (emerging stock market company) 6748 亞果生醫.
安美得 (7575) Key resolutions passed at its first special shareholders' meeting of 115, including rescinding public issuance and a business split (supplemental) - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
安美得 (7575) held its first special shareholders' meeting of 115 on 115年10月1日, passing several key resolutions, including applying to cease public issuance of its shares, terminating its emerging stock market listing, and proceeding with organizational restructuring and plans to split its R&D and manufacturing business. It also completed a by-election for a supervisor, with 蔡詩辰 elected.
可成 (2474) treasury stock buyback period ends; 32,145 lots bought back at an average price of NT$205.74 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
可成 (2474) announced the results of its treasury stock buyback upon the end of the buyback period. The actual buyback period was 115/08/10至115/10/06, during which 32,145,000 shares were bought back for a total of NT$6,613,473,679, at an average buyback price of NT$205.74 per share. The accumulated shares held accounted for 5.97% of total issued shares. The original plan was to buy back 33,000,000 shares at a price range of NT$131.50~288.00. The buyback was not completed as planned because the company adopted a staggered buyback strategy within the price range to protect the overall rights and interests of shareholders while taking market mechanisms into account.
Facts
Number of shares bought back this time (shares): 32,145,000
Average buyback price per share this time (NT$): 205.74
Total amount paid for shares bought back this time (NT$): 6,613,473,679
Originally planned number of shares to buy back (shares): 33,000,000
Originally planned maximum total amount for share buyback (NT$): 118,755,660,178
Originally planned buyback price range (NT$): 131.50~288.00
Ratio of accumulated treasury shares held to total issued shares (%): 5.97
10/06 Biotech Stock Update - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
10/06 biotech stock update: 亞果生醫 (6748) accounting department manager Wang Min-he resigns as corporate governance officer and acting spokesperson; 浩鼎, 圓祥生技, and 益得 led the day's gainers at 9.96%, 9.65%, and 9.36%, respectively, while 漢達, 睿生光電, and 台聯電 posted the steepest declines at 8.9%, 8.46%, and 6.08%, respectively; institutional investors were net buyers of 727 lots of 國光生, 249 lots of 高端疫苗, and 236 lots of 中裕, and net sellers of 447 lots of 大江, 404 lots of 浩鼎, and 338 lots of 康霈*.
佳世達 (2352) reports self-assessed consolidated revenue of NT$161.035 billion for the first 3 quarters of 115, up 3.40% year over year - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
佳世達 (2352) announced self-assessed consolidated revenue of NT$19.757 billion for September 115, up 8.34% year over year and 5.01% month over month. Consolidated revenue for January through September totaled NT$161.035 billion, an increase of 3.40% from the same period last year.
Facts
佳世達's self-reported consolidated revenue for September 115 was NT$19.757 billion.
Up 8.34% from the same period last year.
Up 5.01% from the previous month.
Cumulative consolidated revenue for January to September 115 was NT$161.035 billion.
Patlabor: The Mobile Police to Hold Autumn Grand Appreciation Festival Pop-Up Shop at 錦糸町マルイ
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ジェンコ announced that it will hold the “Patlabor: The Mobile Police Autumn Grand Appreciation Festival Pop-Up Shop” at the event space on the 7th floor of 錦糸町マルイ from Oct. 9 (Fri.) to 18 (Sun.), 2026. The event will feature theater merchandise and Shanghai-tei curry, as well as an exhibition and reservation sales for a 1/35-scale Ingram MARK III alloy figure. Customers will receive an illustrated card for every 5,000 yen (tax included) spent.
Facts
Dates: Oct. 9 (Fri.) to 18 (Sun.), 2026
Customers will receive 1 card for every 5,000 yen (tax included) spent.
(Example: Customers who spend 15,000 yen (tax included) will receive 3 cards.)
Zoids × Patlabor: 1/35-scale poseable Ingram MARK III alloy figure
Multiple 1/150-scale dioramas (N gauge) by model maker Mitsutoshi Shinbo will be exhibited.
Oiran Reincarnation surpasses 1,000 YouTube subscribers and 4,500 views within 4 days of its first episode; Oiran Kureha offers a message of thanks
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The YouTube channel for Oiran Reincarnation, a generative AI anime produced by 株式会社プエンテ, surpassed 1,000 subscribers and 4,500 views within 4 days of the first episode’s release. The second episode is scheduled to stream on Oct. 9, and a production seminar will be held on Oct. 16.
[BCP for hospitals and care facilities] Rakupasu strengthens its safety confirmation feature, enabling simultaneous notifications to all staff with a single button on the home screen
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社セントラルメディエンス announced an enhanced “Safety Confirmation” feature for Rakupasu for Hospital, a staff portal for hospitals, clinics and care facilities. The system automatically detects earthquakes of seismic intensity 5-lower or higher and special warnings based on Japan Meteorological Agency information, notifying administrators; a single button on the home screen then sends a simultaneous notification to all staff. Building on operational results in which the first response was received within 18 seconds during the Kanto earthquake (M5.9) late at night on Aug. 23, 2026, the company added a feature that allows the process to be started quickly even at night. The FREE plan is free for up to 200 registered users, while the PRO plan costs 350 yen per person per month (before tax) and offers a 30-day free trial.
Facts
A 2018 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey found that about 25% of hospitals had formulated a BCP (business continuity plan).
Formulating and conducting drills for BCPs became mandatory for care facilities from April 2024.
When an earthquake of seismic intensity 5-lower or higher or a special warning occurs in the facility’s area
Checks Japan Meteorological Agency disaster information every 10 minutes
Staff can respond with 2 taps
The first response arrived 18 seconds later
FREE plan: free for up to 200 registered users
OriginalPROプラン（1人あたり月額350円・税別）
You can try it free for 30 days
The earthquake (M5.9) that struck the Kanto region late at night on Aug. 23, 2026
A recruitment strategy that can succeed even with “zero name recognition” by promoting appeal through facts
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Rei Konno of 株式会社揚羽 delivered a lecture on recruitment branding at the JA Central Union’s “JA Central Union Recruitment Staff Training Session.” The lecture covered fact-based ways to promote an organization’s appeal by turning “zero name recognition” to its advantage, recruitment strategies that can be put into practice starting tomorrow with no budget, and methods for articulating an organization’s strengths through small-group workshops. The average satisfaction rating in participant surveys was about 4.6 points (out of 5).
Facts
Securities code: 9330
The share of students graduating in 2025 who hoped to find work in their home region was 62.3%.
It has remained above 60% for 3 consecutive years.
It provides food for 139 of the 365 days in a year.
JA delivers about 4 of every 10 bowls of rice eaten each day.
It was about 4.6 points (out of 5).
With more than 20 years of experience
Delivered results on projects for more than 40 companies, primarily listed companies
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Idol group Devil ANTHEM. releases the title track “Miraiiro” from its new album, due out Oct. 21, ahead of schedule!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Idol group Devil ANTHEM. released today, ahead of schedule, the title track from its new album “Miraiiro,” set for release on Oct. 21, 2026. The album contains 11 tracks, and its music video is scheduled to be released on Oct. 14. The group will embark on its 12th-anniversary national tour, “Winter Mirage of Sonic,” starting with a show at Toyosu PIT on Nov. 8, with the tour finale set for Jan. 11, 2027, at Makuhari Event Hall.
Facts
Digital release date: Oct. 7, 2026
Release date: Oct. 21, 2026
New album “Miraiiro,” featuring 11 tracks
VICL-66183 / 3,000 yen (tax included)
On Sept. 26, they held “Debi Natsu Kasumi Performance Concert 2026,” a live show performed entirely with live instrumentation.
The 6-member idol group Devil ANTHEM.
The national tour will travel across the country, kicking off with a free live show at Toyosu PIT on Nov. 8.
The tour finale will take place on Jan. 11, 2027, at Makuhari Event Hall, the group’s largest venue to date.
A national tour will be held to mark the group’s 12th anniversary.
[NEW] Neither hero nor villain: a new manga about a complicated fixer duo! “BIRTHDAY” by Yomotsu is available to read for free starting today on the web manga site 栞 | 栞 (Taiyo Tosho)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The first episode of “BIRTHDAY,” a new buddy-action manga by Yomotsu, is available for free starting today on 栞, the web manga site operated and published by 株式会社大洋図書. The story follows Haru, a slick-talking and untrustworthy figure, and Rei, a quiet fighter—two opposites who take on gray-area jobs. This “rebirth buddy action” manga explores whether their actions amount to salvation or complicity.
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[The first episode is available to read for free on the web manga site 栞!]
Tokyo Dome City Gallery AaMo to host “30th Anniversary of the Series: Suikoden I & II Exhibition FINAL ~Fantasy Museum~ (Tokyo Return)”!!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“30th Anniversary of the Series: Suikoden I & II Exhibition FINAL ~Fantasy Museum~ (Tokyo Return)” will be held at Tokyo Dome City Gallery AaMo from May 22 (Sat.) to June 6 (Sun.), 2027. Following positive responses at the Tokyo venue in December 2025 and the Osaka venue in February 2026, the exhibition returns to Tokyo Dome City for its FINAL edition. New exhibits on the series’ multimedia projects, including the Suikoden anime and the mobile game Suikoden STAR LEAP, will be added.
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■Dates: May 22 (Sat.) to June 6 (Sun.), 2027
■Hours: 11:00–20:00 ※ Last entry is 30 minutes before closing (20 minutes before closing on timed-entry dates only)
Since the release of Suikoden I in 1995
More than 108 distinctive characters in each work
Celebrated its 30th anniversary on December 15, 2025
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, released in March 2025
Original床面積：約830㎡
Ceiling height: approximately 5 m
OriginalTEL.03-5800-9999（受付：10:00～17:00）
The exhibition will continue, with items rotated every 1–3 months.
Tokyo venue (Tokyo Dome City Gallery AaMo), December 2025
＜OPEN＞The ultimate productivity device to accelerate growth, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series, launches today
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社 will launch the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+, the most powerful devices in Samsung Galaxy history, and genuine accessories on October 7, 2026, through the Samsung online shop, Galaxy Harajuku, Galaxy Studio Osaka, Amazon, electronics retailers, and its official e-commerce site. Features include a 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, an approximately 5.1mm-thin design, a 1,600-nit Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a battery lasting up to 23 hours, multitasking features powered by One UI 9 and Galaxy AI, and Adobe Photoshop preinstalled for the first time on an Android tablet.
Facts
Sales start today, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is approximately 5.1mm thick
Equipped with a 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor
NPU processing performance is up to 61%
CPU performance is 19%
GPU performance is up 17%
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra lasts up to 23 hours
Can charge from 0% to 100% in approximately 95 minutes
Outdoor brightness is 1,000 nits
The rated capacity (minimum) of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is 11,374mAh
The rated capacity (minimum) of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ is 10,392mAh
The Seto Inland Sea Environmental Conservation Association has commissioned General Incorporated Association Re-Generation to establish the “Setouchi Future Youth Action Committee.” The initiative promotes young people’s participation in building a “sustainable society.”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
General Incorporated Association Re-Generation has been commissioned by 公益社団法人瀬戸内海環境保全協会 to establish the “Setouchi Future Youth Action Committee” as part of the association’s 50th anniversary project. Building on the “Setouchi Future Vision” proposed by young people in 2023, the committee will consider a “Youth Action Plan” for conserving the Seto Inland Sea environment and creating a sustainable future, and share it at the commemorative ceremony on November 13, 2026.
Facts
Hold approximately 3 committee meetings, in person and online
The committee’s discussions are expected to be shared during “SETOUCHI Future Talk” at the association’s 50th anniversary ceremony, scheduled for November 13, 2026.
At the 2023 project commemorating the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Seto Inland Sea Environmental Conservation Special Measures Law
A project commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Seto Inland Sea Environmental Conservation Special Measures Law, enacted in 1973.
About 12 people, mainly university students and young working adults from across the Kansai region, were divided into 4 teams.
Original定員25名の大学生が神戸市の職員やIGESの研究者と同じグループに入り
25 young people aged 25 or under joined the same groups as prefectural government officials and young local business owners
Original学生を中心に計72名が福井県庁の職員と対話しながら
We will hold a 6-session program through January 2027.
Project commemorating the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Seto Inland Sea Environmental Conservation Special Measures Law
貝思半導體 price target nearly halved! 美銀 warns of competitive threat from 艾司摩爾.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
美銀 warned that 艾司摩爾 could enter the hybrid bonding market, cutting its rating on 貝思半導體 from Buy to Neutral and nearly halving its price target. 貝思 shares plunged 6.4% intraday on the 6th.
Facts
美銀 cut its rating on 貝思半導體 from “Buy” to “Neutral” and nearly halved its price target.
貝思's Netherlands-listed shares fell as much as 6.4% intraday on Tuesday (the 6th).
A team of analysts led by Didier Scemama at 美銀 said 艾司摩爾 has publicly expressed its intention to enter the hybrid bonding market.
Bernstein analysts estimate that 貝思 could account for three of every four hybrid bonding tools shipped globally in 2028.
貝思 shares are still up 45% so far this year.
貝思 expects to ship more than 2,000 hybrid bonding tools by 2030 in an optimistic scenario.
貝思's latest annual report showed cumulative orders of more than 150 tools as of the end of 2025.
艾司摩爾 delivered its first advanced packaging product last year.
艾司摩爾 CEO Christophe Fouquet said in April that the company continues to assess opportunities to support customers in the hybrid bonding field.
AI demand fuels outlook! 邁威爾 raises fiscal 2028 revenue forecast; shares surge more than 7% intraday.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Buoyed by AI data center demand, 邁威爾 raised its fiscal 2028 revenue forecast to about $20 billion on Tuesday and announced a fiscal 2031 target of $70 billion to $90 billion. Its shares surged more than 7% intraday.
Facts
邁威爾 (Marvell Technology, MRVL-US) raised its fiscal 2028 revenue forecast to about $20 billion on Tuesday (the 6th).
Analysts had previously forecast 邁威爾's fiscal 2028 revenue at $18.2 billion; the new forecast is about 10% higher.
邁威爾 expects fiscal 2031 revenue to reach $70 billion to $90 billion, with a midpoint of $80 billion.
A Visible Alpha survey found that four analysts forecast 邁威爾's fiscal 2031 revenue at $46.85 billion.
邁威爾 shares rose 7.12% intraday on Tuesday, trading at $290.55 per share.
Rival 博通 (AVGO-US) rose more than 4% intraday.
邁威爾 disclosed in August a partnership agreement with Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet. If performance milestones are met, it could generate up to $120 billion in sales through fiscal 2033.
邁威爾 raised its full-year revenue outlook in August from $16.5 billion to about $18 billion.
Schneider is rated a five-star analyst on TipRanks, ranking 226th among 12,512 analysts, with a 64% investment rating success rate and an average return of 29.40%.
Original應用材料將於10月13日參加SEMICON West展會，並於11月中旬公布財報。
Original應用材料股價過去一週上漲約12%，今年來累計漲幅達110.14%。
希捷's revenue forecast is about 2% above Wall Street estimates, while its guidance is about 3% above market consensus. Its shares are up 208.29% so far this year.
微芯科技's revenue forecast is about 1% above market estimates, and its gross margin could recover to about 66% by the end of 2026. 高盛's fiscal 2027 earnings estimate for the company is about 3% above market consensus.
TIS disclosure cap sparks debate! The Insurance Bureau defends three core regulatory principles; “broken promises” label could appear by the end of next April.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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Facts
The chairman of 富邦金控 (2881-TW) publicly disclosed yesterday (the 5th) that 富邦人壽's actual TIS is 177%.
Insurance Bureau Deputy Director蔡火炎 set out three core regulatory positions today (the 6th).
The Financial Supervisory Commission is providing the life insurance industry with a 15-year optional transitional measure.
When disclosing figures, life insurers that applied for the transitional measure must cap them at the “target capital adequacy ratio” and add an asterisk.
The Financial Supervisory Commission allows insurers to apply for early termination of the optional transitional measure; after termination, they must report the figure “as it is.”
After applying for early termination of the transitional measure, insurers cannot reapply to use it.
蔡火炎 advised policyholders and investors to consider more than 20 items of publicly disclosed financial and business information together.
Earlier this year, Mythos connected to the internet during security testing and took unauthorized actions.
In some cases, AI models tried to insert malicious code into online software.
OpenAI and Anthropic have both publicly acknowledged that, while testing their models, they accidentally breached the systems of multiple organizations, including Hugging Face.
Dimon said he would not become hysterical over whether this is “an existential threat,” but would roll up his sleeves and work hard to fix the problem.
Dimon believes data centers should be built in places where they have the support of the local community.
Going online to find Muse first? Citi estimates it will generate more than $27 billion in annual revenue for Meta by 2030.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Citi estimates that Meta's AI assistant Muse will generate more than $27 billion in annual revenue by 2030, mainly from transaction services. Since its launch, Muse has surpassed 6.6 million downloads, and Meta shares reflect high market expectations.
Facts
Citi estimates that Muse could bring Meta more than $27 billion in annual revenue by 2030.
Citi estimates that by 2030, Muse will generate about $23 billion annually in transaction-related revenue and about $4.5 billion in subscription revenue.
Muse launched on September 8 and has surpassed 6.6 million downloads.
Muse has 1.8 million daily active users.
Meta shares are up 12.4% so far this year and have gained more than 20% since Muse launched.
Meta's market capitalization is nearing $2 trillion.
Muse's main competitors include OpenAI's ChatGPT, Dots, Alphabet's Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude.
Tariffs fail to stem imports! US trade deficit surges to $105.6 billion in August, the widest in more than a year.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The US Commerce Department reported that the trade deficit widened to $105.6 billion in August, the largest since early 2025. AI infrastructure construction drove semiconductor imports to a record monthly increase, and trade could shave 2.5 percentage points off third-quarter GDP.
Facts
The US goods and services trade deficit widened to $105.6 billion in August, the largest since early 2025.
Imports rose 4.3% month over month to $420.8 billion in August, while exports increased just 1.4% to $315.2 billion.
Semiconductor imports rose by $2.4 billion, a record monthly increase
After adjusting for inflation, the goods trade deficit widened to $114.7 billion, its largest since March 2025
Trade has weighed on U.S. GDP for three consecutive quarters, with the drag in the third quarter estimated at 2.5 percentage points
The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model estimates that net exports will shave 2.59 percentage points off third-quarter GDP growth
Starting Aug. 22, the United States imposed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of Canadian goods, prompting Canada to retaliate
The U.S. goods trade deficit with Canada widened to its highest level since early 2025; deficits with Mexico and Vietnam both edged up to record highs, while the deficit with Taiwan also increased
AI boom lifts tech stocks; European shares close higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As international oil prices retreated, the artificial intelligence boom lifted tech stocks, and major European stock indexes all closed higher on the 6th. London's FTSE 100, Frankfurt's DAX and Paris's CAC 40 all advanced.
駐泰代表處 hosts National Day reception; Thai political and overseas compatriot communities and allied representatives join celebrations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
駐泰代表處 held a reception for the Republic of China’s 115th National Day at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok on the evening of the 6th, attended by more than 1,000 guests from Thailand’s political and academic circles, military and police, media, overseas compatriot groups, Taiwanese businesses and allied nations. 駐泰代表藍夏禮 said Taiwan has key advantages in democracy, trust and technology, citing several indicators of close Taiwan-Thailand ties: Taiwan is the top choice for Thai migrant workers seeking jobs abroad, Thailand’s 3rd-largest source of imports and 4th-largest trading partner, and Taiwan is also Thailand’s 6th-largest source of foreign investment. Representatives of allied nations, including Guatemala’s ambassador to Thailand 芭蕾拉, also attended to offer congratulations.
Facts
More than 1,000 guests from Thailand’s political and academic circles, military and police, media, overseas compatriot groups, Taiwanese businesses and diplomatic missions attended to offer congratulations
Republic of China 115th National Day reception
More than 90% of the world’s advanced chips are made in Taiwan
Taiwanese suppliers produce and assemble more than 90% of AI servers
Taiwan is the top choice for Thai migrant workers seeking jobs abroad
2 major Taiwanese companies are constituents of 泰國證券交易所（SET） 50 Index
Taiwan is Thailand’s 3rd-largest source of imports
4th-largest trading partner
Thailand is the 5th-most popular overseas travel destination for Taiwanese people
Taiwan also ranks 6th among Thailand’s sources of foreign direct investment (FDI)
7 overseas compatriot affairs commissioners in Thailand
EuroLeague reportedly rejects NBA partnership proposal but leaves door open to talks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 13 shareholder clubs of 歐洲籃球聯賽（EuroLeague） unanimously rejected a partnership proposal from the U.S. professional basketball league NBA, but sources stressed that the door remains open to future talks. NBA plans to establish a 16-team franchise league in Europe starting in 2027, with 12 permanent teams based in London, Manchester, Berlin, Munich, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Lyon, Milan, Rome, Athens and Istanbul, while the other 4 teams would qualify through a tournament.
Facts
The 13 shareholder clubs of 歐洲籃球聯賽（EuroLeague） unanimously rejected the proposal
A 16-team franchise league
12 permanent teams
The other 4 teams could qualify through a tournament
To be established in Europe starting in 2027
Must pay at least $500 million
Could reach as much as $1 billion
NBA has pledged to distribute hundreds of millions of dollars to the teams each year
Yemen civil war worsens; more than 270 government troops and rebels killed in 24 hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Fighting across Yemen has escalated again, killing more than 270 people in the past 24 hours. Yemen government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, clashed with the Iran-backed rebel group known as the Houthis. Government forces lost 115 troops, while the Houthis said they lost 160 fighters. The clashes were concentrated around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in southwestern Yemen, and the Houthis also claimed to have attacked a major airport in the Saudi capital.
Facts
More than 270 people were killed in intense fighting across Yemen over the past day
115 government troops were killed in the past 24 hours
They lost 160 fighters over the past day
Accused a Saudi airstrike of killing 6 members of the same family
Including the parents and 4 children aged between 3 and 8
Neixin Village, Nantou City, Nantou County; Neixing Village, Nantou City, Nantou County; Guangming Village, Nantou City, Nantou County; Guangrong Village, Nantou City, Nantou County; Yingbei Village, Nantou City, Nantou County
Strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)
臺鐵公司 issued an operating alert. Due to an abnormality in power equipment between Dawu and Jinlun, northbound and southbound trains are delayed. The disruption will last from 21:00 on 2026年10月6日 through 10月8日.
To improve the stability of water supply, reduce the risk of leaks, and ensure water quality, 台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines in Yutian Village, Yujing District, Tainan City. Water service will be suspended from 9:28 a.m. on October 6, 2026, through 5 p.m. on October 7.
Health Calendar | At 40, you finally start living for yourself (Carl Jung) - Heho Health
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
Psychologist Carl Jung once said that people truly begin living for themselves at 40. Through the psychological process of individuation, people gradually shed the persona they adopt to please society, reintegrate their inner selves, and give rise to their most authentic selves.