On World Decent Work Day, labor groups urge lower barriers to union organizing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Marking World Decent Work Day, labor groups urged the government to lower barriers to union organizing and provide concrete support to address high youth unemployment and nonstandard employment, so young workers can use unions to defend their rights.
Facts
Taiwan's youth unemployment rate has long been 3 times the national rate
August this year (2026)
The unemployment rate was 3.4% in August this year (2026)
But youth unemployment remained as high as 11.7%
There is also a 30-signature threshold
Plus a union system requiring more than 50% of the vote
104人力銀行 was hacked, resulting in 120,000 job-seeker résumés being accessed. The company activated response measures and notified the competent authorities and the Investigation Bureau, reminding users to watch out for scams.
Relocated households from the Aerotropolis face heavy pressure from reconstruction loans; association urges government to protect relocation rights
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Households relocated for the Taoyuan Aerotropolis project face pressure from reconstruction loans. The association urged the government to simplify procedures for interim housing and temporary relocation to protect their rights. The Land Administration Bureau said the relevant plans are expected to be announced in November.
Facts
Relocation was originally scheduled to be completed in June 2026
Eligible for a 15% accelerated development bonus
Extended to October 31 after negotiations
50% compensation for voluntary relocation
The deadline remains the end of December this (2026) year
Reiwa 8 (33rd) Railway Day: Minister’s Awards for Contributions to the Railway Industry
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 will hold a ceremony for the Minister’s Awards for Contributions to the Railway Industry on October 14, Reiwa 8, with 104 people and 8 organizations receiving awards.
Facts
104 people
8 organizations
October 14
14:00
Number of award recipients: 104 people and 8 organizations
Research presentations by staff from regional development bureaus and research institutions nationwide ~国土交通省 to hold its Reiwa 8 National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management Research Conference~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 will hold the National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management Research Conference on November 5 and 6, Reiwa 8, featuring research presentations by staff from regional development bureaus and research institutions. The conference marks its 80th year, and 慶應義塾大学 Professor Shirasaka Seiko will deliver a special lecture.
Designating a maritime support network centered on ports to prepare for assistance to disaster-hit areas on the Izu Peninsula
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 has designated wide-area support piers and local support piers forming a maritime support network centered on ports in Shizuoka Prefecture, in preparation for assisting disaster-hit areas on the Izu Peninsula.
Publication of the Maritime Report 2026 ~A summary of recent developments in the maritime sector and initiatives by the Maritime Bureau~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省海事局 has published the Maritime Report 2026, summarizing developments and initiatives in the maritime sector. Its opening feature includes topics such as “Revitalizing Japan’s Shipbuilding Industry.”
On October 7, Reiwa 8, Hino Motors notified the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of a recall for the Hino Profia. A defect in the E13C engine control program may cause emissions to exceed regulatory limits or the warning light to come on. A total of 1,391 vehicles are affected.
Reviewing the Guidelines for Preparing Long-Term Repair Plans ~First meeting of the panel on revisions to the Guidelines for Preparing Long-Term Repair Plans~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
Following the revision of the Policy for Promoting Appropriate Condominium Management, 国土交通省 will hold the first panel meeting on October 9, Reiwa 8, to review the Guidelines for Preparing Long-Term Repair Plans and related documents.
Deliberations on revisions to the basic river improvement policies for the Mogami, Akagawa, Kino, and Sendai river systems ~78th meeting of the River Subcommittee of the Council for Social Infrastructure~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The 78th meeting of the River Subcommittee of the Council for Social Infrastructure will be held on October 9, Reiwa 8, to deliberate revisions to the basic river improvement policies for the Mogami, Akagawa, Kino, and Sendai river systems.
Facts
78th
October 9
13:00~15:30
Companies mentioned:(株)フジテレビジョンコーポレート本部、Microsoft Forms
Promoting collaborative, co-creative community development along railway lines! ~Revising the Guidelines for Community Development Along Railway Lines~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省都市局 has revised the Guidelines for Community Development Along Railway Lines in light of social changes and the diversification of stakeholders, adding a section on collaborative, co-creative community development along railway lines.
Recognizing essays on the construction industry with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award! ~Winners announced for “Our Vision: The Construction Industry Creating the Future” and the “High School Essay Contest”~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 and 建設産業人材確保・育成推進協議会 announced that they will hold a ceremony on October 14, Reiwa 8, to recognize the winners of essay contests about the construction industry.
Facts
509 entries
881 entries
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award: 1 entry
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award: 2 entries
Honoring Construction Masters and Junior Construction Masters! ~Recognizing construction workers with outstanding technical and practical skills~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 announced on October 7, Reiwa 8, that it will honor 446 construction workers with outstanding technical and practical skills as “Construction Masters” and 120 young skilled workers as “Junior Construction Masters.” The awards ceremony will be held on October 14.
Allocating 4.5 billion yen to strengthen disaster prevention and mitigation measures ~Funding emergency measures needed to address torrential rain and other disasters~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 has allocated 4.5 billion yen under the second round of Reiwa 8 funding for projects to strengthen disaster prevention and mitigation measures, supporting 38 public works projects undertaken by the national and local governments.
Selection of projects in the second round of applications (second selection) for the Regional Transport DX Promotion Type of the Reiwa 8 “Full-Scale Rollout of the Redesign Project to Eliminate ‘Transportation Gaps’” ~Eliminating “transportation gaps” is an investment in growth~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
国土交通省 has selected 1 additional project in the second selection for the Regional Transport DX Promotion Type of the project to eliminate “transportation gaps”: a joint taxi dispatch service operated by 2 taxi companies in Mitoyo and Kan’onji, Kagawa Prefecture, by 有限会社詫間交通.
コクヨ will offer replacements or recall its casual chair “ingLIFE (イングライフ)” starting October 6, 2026, because a seat movement defect may cause a bolt to loosen and come off, potentially leading to a fall.
北辰水産 “Walnut young sardines (for raw consumption)” (sold at 阪急阪神百貨店都筑店) - Refund/recall
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
北辰水産 will offer refunds and recall its “Walnut young sardines (for raw consumption)” starting October 5, 2026, because the allergen walnut was not listed.
The 27th Subcommittee on Measures Against Novel Influenza and the 12th Subcommittee on Crisis Response Medicines, etc. will be held
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold meetings of the Subcommittee on Measures Against Novel Influenza and the Subcommittee on Crisis Response Medicines, etc. on October 14, Reiwa 8. The agenda concerns support and legal systems in light of the MCM strategy. Attendance is limited to members of the press.
Health Sciences Council (Subcommittee on Measures Against Novel Influenza)
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
A list of meeting records for the Health Sciences Council's Subcommittee on Measures Against Novel Influenza and related working groups. It lists meeting dates from 2015 to 2026, agenda items (including stockpiling pre-pandemic vaccines and anti-influenza virus drugs, and revisions to the government's action plan), and whether minutes and materials are available.
Notice of the 17th Meeting of the Health Sciences Council's Tuberculosis Committee
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 17th meeting of the Health Sciences Council's Tuberculosis Committee on October 15, Reiwa 8. Agenda items include revisions to tuberculosis prevention guidelines and medical standards, and the launch of pre-entry screening in Indonesia. Attendance is limited to members of the press, and the meeting will be streamed on YouTube.
Notice of the 38th Expert Committee Meeting of the Certification Review Board for Workers in Construction Work Affected by Specified Asbestos Damage, etc.
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it will hold a meeting of the Expert Committee of the Certification Review Board for Workers in Construction Work Affected by Specified Asbestos Damage, etc. on October 15, Reiwa 8. The agenda includes reviews of claims, and the meeting will be closed to the public.
Pharmaceutical Affairs Council’s Second Committee on Drugs to meet
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it will hold a meeting of the Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council's Second Committee on Drugs on October 21, Reiwa 8. See the attached document for the agenda.
Materials for the 188th Municipal Government Seminar
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
A list of materials for the 188th Municipal Government Seminar held on October 9, Reiwa 8. Topics include consultation and support systems for socially isolated older people in local communities, a project to help people access welfare, health and medical services, guidelines from Kirishima City, and lifelong support services.
Is normal cholesterol a guarantee of safety? Doctor reveals Lp(a), the hidden vascular threat! 9 tenths are genetically predetermined, stroke risk doubles - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
The article says that, in addition to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is also a highly dangerous form of bad cholesterol concealed in one's genes.
How can excessive sweating be improved? Distinguishing between “qi deficiency” and “yin deficiency” to identify profuse-sweating types and tailored dietary remedies - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners say that excessive sweating may be a warning sign of qi deficiency or yin deficiency. The article distinguishes between different types of profuse sweating and offers dietary advice.
Social media post misuses unrelated video to falsely claim Muslim population in Europe has surged a hundredfold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
A post circulating online falsely claims that Europe's Muslim population surged a hundredfold in 26 years and misuses footage of fans celebrating Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory to mislead the public. Fact-checkers found that Europe's Muslim population had already exceeded ten million in the 1950s, while its growth rate in recent years was only about 14%. The video is also unrelated to Muslims.
Facts
The Muslim population across Europe had already reached 10.76 million in 1950
Europe's Muslim population was about 37.32 million in 2000
Trump did not post about “F-16Vs arriving in Taiwan”; online post falsely claims Trump posted the Republic of China flag
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
An online claim that U.S. President Trump posted to celebrate F-16Vs arriving in Taiwan and displayed the flags of Taiwan and the United States is fabricated. The post originated from an unofficial X account, and neither Trump nor the official White House account published anything related to it.
Facts
The 66 F-16Vs sold by the United States to Taiwan
2 have arrived in Taiwan and been received
Published: 2026-10-07
Trump approved the sale in 2019, during his first presidential term
健喬 September revenue reaches NT$750 million, up 39% year over year; expects demand for allergy and respiratory medicines to contribute - Global Bio & Medicine Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
健喬's consolidated revenue in September reached NT$750 million, up 39% year over year. Revenue for January through September totaled NT$5.84 billion, up 27% year over year. The company is optimistic that demand for allergy and respiratory medicines during the fall and winter, along with contributions from new product launches, will support continued growth in its business.