Chang Chi-kai and Wu Pin-jui sign cooperation memorandum to build a shared prosperity circle for Chiayi
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan People's Party Chiayi City mayoral candidate Chang Chi-kai and independent Chiayi County magistrate candidate Wu Pin-jui signed a memorandum of cooperation for a "Greater Chiayi Integrated Communications Platform." They plan to advance four major themes, including light rail, cultural tourism and encouraging young people to return to Chiayi, and pledged to convene a meeting of local leaders within 100 days of taking office.
Grab plans to acquire foodpanda; New Power Party urges Fair Trade Commission to reject the deal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Grab plans to acquire foodpanda’s Taiwan business; the New Power Party is concerned about market monopolization and national security risks, and urges the Fair Trade Commission to reject the deal under the law.
Facts
Extend the review period by 60 working days, to Oct. 27, 115
Man injured climbing Nanhu Mountain lacked rescue certification and insurance; Taichung City fines him NT$20,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 45-year-old man surnamed Huang was injured climbing Nanhu Mountain. Because he lacked emergency rescue certification and had not purchased comprehensive mountaineering insurance, 台中市消防局 fined him NT$20,000 under a municipal ordinance.
Lai Jui-lung proposes an AI zone in Asia New Bay Area; Ko Chih-en proposes building a complete ecosystem
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung has proposed developing an AI industry cluster in the Asia New Bay Area, citing advantages in available land, electricity and talent. KMT candidate Ko Chih-en proposes building a complete AI industry ecosystem and promoting widespread AI education.
Anti-dumping case involving certain Vietnamese cold-rolled steel products; ministry preliminarily finds injury to domestic industry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
經濟部’s Trade Remedies Review Committee has preliminarily determined that imports of certain Vietnamese cold-rolled stainless steel flat-rolled products caused material injury to the domestic industry. The case will next be referred to 財政部 for a dumping investigation.
Machinery exports post 20th straight month of growth; association expects record annual output
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣機械工業同業公會 reported that machinery exports totaled US$3.437 billion in September, marking 20 consecutive months of growth, driven by demand for semiconductors and AI servers. Although exports of complete machine tools face pressure, key components are performing strongly, and annual output could hit a record.
Facts
September machinery exports: US$3.437 billion
20 consecutive months of growth
...up 29.9% year over year
About NT$109.235 billion
Exports totaled about US$27.98 billion in the first 9 months
September exports of electronic equipment topped US$700 million
Pope set to undergo surgery for lung mass; 梵蒂岡 expects a week of recovery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery to remove a lung mass at 羅馬傑梅利醫院 in Rome in the coming days. 梵蒂岡 expects him to need a week to recover.
Facts
Pope Leo XIV, 71
Expected to need about a week to recover
To take place in the coming days
He is scheduled to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from Nov. 6 to 17
Shen Boyang accuses Chiang Wan-an of using a “dead cat strategy”; Chiang: How is explaining my record a distraction?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang accused rival Chiang Wan-an of using a “dead cat strategy.” Chiang responded that explaining his record was not a distraction. The remarks also involved You Si-kun’s veiled reference to a controversy over Chiang’s parentage, as well as comments about Han Kuo-yu and Cho Jung-tai.
12 state-owned enterprise investments accused of losses; 經濟部 says they serve the public interest and underwent rigorous assessment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
經濟部 responded to media reports alleging losses on 12 state-owned enterprise investments, stressing that the projects serve the public interest and underwent rigorous assessment. Investments by 中油, 台電, Taiwan Water Corporation and Taiwan Sugar Corporation aim to stabilize supply, advance the energy transition and improve public welfare. Although some projects have limited financial returns, they generate environmental and social benefits.
IMF: AI investment boom supports 3% global growth, helping counter energy shocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said investment in AI infrastructure supports about 3% of global economic growth and benefits Asian economies. She also estimated that AI could affect 40% of jobs, while 10% of jobs in the United States already require AI skills.
Facts
About 3% of global economic growth
Increase of 0.5 to 1 percentage point
A boost of 0.2 to 0.8 percentage points
Global economic growth rate of 3%
About 18,000 participants
191 member countries
Put 40% of jobs at risk of being enhanced, downgraded or eliminated
Already, 10% of jobs in the United States require AI skills
Three major institutional investors sell a net NT$59.369 billion in Taiwan stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks closed at 49301.96 points, with the three major institutional investors posting combined net sales of NT$59.369 billion. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded the largest net sales.
Facts
Net sales of NT$59.369 billion
Closed at 49301.96 points
Trading value of NT$843.931 billion
Fell 11.48 points
Proprietary traders recorded net sales of NT$14.294 billion
Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$7.123 billion
Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net sales of NT$52.198 billion
Woman found dead in Bade fire with knife wounds; Taoyuan prosecutors seek detention of Lin on suspicion of murder and arson
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out at a residence in Bade District, Taoyuan City, on the 11th. A woman surnamed Lu suffered burns and scalds and had a knife wound to her neck; she was taken to the hospital, where she died. Taoyuan prosecutors directed a task force to arrest a man surnamed Lin and applied to 桃園地方法院 for his detention without visitation on suspicion of robbery, intentional homicide and other offenses.
Malaysian researcher: China pressures Taiwan through gray-zone tactics, affecting ASEAN supply chains and shipping
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Rizal, a senior researcher at a Malaysian think tank, wrote that China’s use of gray-zone tactics to pressure Taiwan could affect Southeast Asian supply chains and shipping. ASEAN countries should take these risks seriously and watch for specific developments, including Chinese coast guard patrols, maritime militia deployments and inspections of merchant ships.
Facts
An average of 241 vessels per day
1151012
Companies mentioned：中央社、Astro Awani、默迪卡民調中心、Merdeka Center for Opinion Research、亞洲海事透明倡議
Indian opposition continues protests; New Delhi closes 6 metro stations and imposes traffic controls
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An Indian opposition party plans to march to the Supreme Court to protest a dispute over revisions to voter rolls. New Delhi authorities closed 6 metro stations and imposed traffic controls to prevent unrest.
Facts
6 metro stations closed
Police also imposed traffic controls on more than 20 road sections
In the 12 years since Modi took office
If the protest date is not received within 24 hours
暨大, nestled in Puli’s foothills, creates a public backyard with 6 distinctive trails
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國立暨南國際大學, located in Puli Township, has a 150-hectare campus with 88% green-space coverage. It recently completed 6 distinctive trails and an ecological guide information system, turning the campus into a public backyard.
Facts
A 150-hectare campus
Plans for 6 trails
The approximately 400-meter 暨大香楠步道
Approximately 7.5 kilometers long
Green-space coverage across the university reaches 88%
South Korean instant noodle exports poised to top $2 billion as spicy-food craze sweeps the globe
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean instant noodle exports reached a record $935.4 million in the first half of this year, up 27.9% year over year, and are expected to exceed $2 billion for the full year. The craze, which began with 三養食品’s spicy chicken noodles, has spread to brands including 農心, 不倒翁 and 八道. Key markets include China, the United States, ASEAN, Japan and Central Asia. Korean dramas, social media challenges and the trend toward living alone are driving global demand.
Facts
NT$63.8 billion
South Korean instant noodle exports hit a record $935.4 million in the first half of this year
Up 27.9% from the same period last year
Full-year exports totaled $1.52 billion last year
Approximately 62%
China bought $385.4 million worth of South Korean instant noodles last year
Up 47.9% year on year
Exports to the United States rose 18.2%
To $254.7 million
Exports to ASEAN countries rose 12.4%
To $223.2 million
Exports to Central Asia rose 38.7%
To $82.4 million
Exports to Japan rose 23.6%
To $77.3 million
Exports to the Middle East rose 22%
To $47.5 million
三養食品's first-half revenue reached 1.48 trillion won
Overseas sales accounted for about 83%
Reached 1.23 trillion won
農心's overseas subsidiaries posted first-half sales of 641.4 billion won
Up 26.8% year over year
From 28.7% in the same period last year
To 33.9%
Single-person households account for 36.6% of all households in South Korea
Taiwanese artists make their debut at Tokyo international art exhibition, as Chen Yuwen and Chen Chung-ying explore diverse cultural landscapes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese artists Chen Yuwen and Chen Chung-ying are participating for the first time in the TOKYO ATLAS exhibition, part of the Tokyo International Art Exhibition organized by the 駐日台灣文化中心 and 東京都. Through diverse media including video installations, painting and writing, they explore historical memory, cultural identity and communication in multilingual societies.
Facts
東京都 Governor Yuriko Koike announced the opening of TOKYO ATLAS on the 8th
The exhibition runs through Dec. 20
Chen Yuwen also spoke with participating Japanese artist Rui Yamagata at EZOHUB TOKYO in Tokyo on the 11th
大聯大's September revenue tops NT$200 billion for the first time, up 1.46 times year over year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
大聯大's September revenue reached NT$219.59 billion, up 146.5% year over year, marking the first time monthly revenue topped NT$200 billion and setting a record high. Buoyed by AI demand and customers' advance stocking, Q3 revenue also topped NT$500 billion.
Facts
NT$219.59 billion
Up 146.5% year over year
Up sharply by 54.4% from August
The NT$200 billion mark
NT$192.92 billion
Q3 revenue of NT$507.93 billion
Up 10.8% quarter over quarter
Up 107.8% year over year
NT$500 billion
NT$460 billion
NT$1.2827 trillion
Up sharply by 72.5% from the same period last year
Chiayi County Space Museum's “Mad Scientist Exhibition” invites visitors to get hands-on with science
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國立科學工藝博物館 and 嘉義縣太空教育館 have teamed up to host the year-long “Mad Scientist Exhibition” at 嘉義縣太空教育館, starting today. Hands-on activities will teach visitors about scientific concepts such as mechanics and electricity.
Red panda Qiqi arrives in Singapore from Taipei, delights fans with good appetite and sleep
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Qiqi, a male red panda from 台北市立動物園, has arrived at 新加坡動物園 and made his public debut. Keepers said he is adjusting well and eating and sleeping normally. The move aims to maintain genetic diversity among endangered species through international exchanges and has drawn fans eager to see him.
Debate schedule: Chiang Wan-an hopes it will follow convention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chiang Wan-an hopes television stations will organize the 2026 nine-in-one election policy debates, following convention. He also discussed coordinating with Taipower on plans for substations to support power needs at Beishi Science Park and 輝達, and responded to concerns about leaks at the Taipei Dome.
Preschool reportedly involved in child abuse is run by early childhood education support group chair; Lai Jui-lung campaign headquarters says chair has resigned
Buoyed by a continuing peak-season trend and high container freight rates, container shipping stocks including Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai rose sharply. Their September revenue figures were all strong, and the market expects operating momentum to continue in the 4th quarter.
Facts
長榮海運's consolidated revenue in September was NT$49.711 billion.
Grafting scions of locally grown golden pears: agriculture station identifies optimal harvest period, quality matches imports
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An experiment by the 花蓮區農業改良場 under 農業部 found that grafting scions harvested in mid-November from locally grown golden pears produced fruit of stable quality, with an average weight of about 406 grams, matching imports. Large fruit accounted for 73%, meeting gift-box specifications.
Taiwan PASS half-price offer expanded by another 24,000 packages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Tourism Administration announced an additional 24,000 half-price Taiwan PASS Taiwan Railways packages to encourage domestic travel, and partnered with 日月潭花火音樂祭 to offer VIP viewing seats.
Facts
An additional 24,000 packages
Up to NT$2000
NT$1,200 birthday lodging credit
An additional weekday accommodation voucher worth NT$1,500
Nature knows no borders: UN biodiversity official urges setting geopolitics aside
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
UN Convention on Biological Diversity Executive Secretary Astrid Schomaker said the upcoming COP17 in Armenia faces challenges including geopolitics, war and economic pressure, but stressed that nature issues know no borders and that multilateralism still needs to prove its value.
October electronic futures fall, financial futures rise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei stocks fell 11.48 points today to close at 49,301.96 points. October electronic futures closed at 3,130.5 points, down 6.4 points; October financial futures closed at 3,637.2 points, up 85.6 points.
Facts
Down 11.48 points
Closed at 49,301.96 points
October electronic futures closed at 3,130.5 points
Down 6.4 points
A positive spread of 7.57 points
October financial futures closed at 3,637.2 points
October TAIEX futures closed at 49,309 points, down 48 points; the Taiwan stock market closed at 49,301.96 points, down 11.48 points, with trading value of NT$843.931 billion.
Taiwan stocks open lower but recover to finish above 49,300; container shipping and optical stocks strong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks opened lower but recovered to close at 49,301.96 points, down 11.48 points. The 3 major container shipping stocks and optical stocks performed strongly, while heavyweight electronics stocks including 台積電 and 鴻海 fell.
Facts
Closed at 49,301.96 points
Finished down 11.48 points
Down 0.02%
Trading value of NT$843.931 billion
At one point fell more than 500 points
Hit a low of 48,768.82 points
Swung 644 points between high and low
Closed at NT$2,540
The electronics sub-index fell 0.37%
The financial sub-index rose 2.87%
The over-the-counter index rose 0.28%
鴻海 fell NT$4.5
Closed at NT$244.5
聯發科 fell NT$65
Closed at NT$4,625
長榮 hit the limit-up at NT$255.5
萬海 hit the limit-up at NT$122.5 at one point
Finished up 8.52%
Closed at 121 yuan
陽明 rose 6.53%
Closed at 63.6 yuan
大立光 rose 665 yuan
Hit the limit-up price at 7,325 yuan
佳凌 also hit the limit-up price at 41 yuan
Briefly climbed to the limit-up price of 56.2 yuan
Taipei stocks opened lower and traded unevenly today，closing down 11.48 points at 49,301.96，with turnover of NT$843.931 billion。Among 8 major sectors，financial stocks posted the biggest gains。The 5 stocks with the highest trading volumes included 友達 and 台塑。
Earns an extra 1.67 million a month！31-year-old veteran earns more from “1 side hustle” than typical office workers，can work from home and spend every day with his children
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
British veteran Connor Stone，31，turned a side hustle into a full-time business using a livestream auction platform to buy and resell secondhand goods and focus on rare vintage Carhartt workwear。His monthly sales reach 20,000 to 40,000 pounds（about NT$840,000 to NT$1.67 million），and he quit his job at DHL to spend more time with his family。
Facts
Monthly salary just over 2,000 pounds
Monthly sales consistently range from 20,000 to 40,000 pounds
Deposited NT$137,000 at a convenience-store ATM and “the money vanished”！People are stunned：There’s a catch in this 1 line
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A social media user said a colleague deposited NT$137,000 at a 7-ELEVEN ATM，but entered the store number by mistake and put the money into the store’s business account。After contacting the bank，the colleague managed to shorten the refund period to 1 week。
Didn’t choose ABC-MART or 摩曼頓 for shoes！Insiders recommend 1 store for “lower prices，versatile styles and better value”：a great place to find bargains
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A user on Threads recommended 鞋全家福，praising its low prices，versatile designs and value for money。Insiders said it is backed by 三商投控，has a broad customer base and keeps prices affordable；it has also long offered single shoes for people with foot disabilities。
Shen Po-yang proposes a “night mayor”！You Shu-hui raises 3 questions：There’s already a 24-hour 1999 hotline
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT Taipei City Councilor You Shu-hui said the “big treasure trove” platform proposed by DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang for Zhongshan and Datong districts has 12 problems，including imprecise data，questionable feasibility and duplication of existing policies。
Facts
Identified 12 problems
Related disputes fell by 60 to 70%
Nighttime disturbances fell by about 30%
Alcohol-related violence fell by about 25%
Buildings over 50 years old account for 50.30% of those in Datong District
About 35% of homes in Datong District are over 50 years old
Japan hit by wave of personal data breaches! Peach Aviation and JR東日本 affected in succession, passports stolen at an Okinawa hotel—check whether your data is safe!
Is lane-splitting by motorcycles in a traffic jam legal? Traffic police reveal the key: one extra maneuver could result in a fine of up to 36,000 yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article examines the legality of motorcycles lane-splitting in Taiwan, distinguishing between “filtering” through stationary traffic and “lane splitting” while traffic is moving. It says that when vehicles are stationary and the motorcycle does not cross a solid line, it generally does not violate the law. But lane-splitting in moving traffic, or lane-splitting by large motorcycles (250 cc or above), may violate the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, resulting in a fine of 1,200 to 36,000 yuan and liability for any accident.
Facts
A fine of 1,200 to 2,400 yuan may be imposed
A fine of 1,200 to 3,600 yuan may be imposed
The fine can be as high as 36,000 yuan
A severe penalty of a 6-month suspension of the license plate
Large yellow- or red-plate motorcycles of 250 cc or above
No more waiting for Wang Hui-mei! Cheng Li-wun announces she will personally lead the campaign in Changhua, taking over as head of Wei Ping-cheng’s campaign headquarters
Trump suddenly calls for an “energy ceasefire” in the Russia-Ukraine war, but nobody listens? Expert reveals his real intent: it was actually a smart move
What is Trump thinking? He threatens to view those who refuse to use “superintelligence” as enemies; expert says a name change will not resolve AI concerns
Spend at a bubble tea shop or PX Mart and win 1 million! List of 30 cloud-invoice winners of the million-dollar prize, with spending locations revealed
The winning invoice with the lowest spending amount on this list was an Uber Eats receipt for an 11-yuan delivery fee and other charges.
The claim period for the July-August period of 115 uniform invoices is October 6, 115, to January 5, 116.
A total of 107 lucky winners won one of the 4 major prizes on this electronic-invoice draw: the special prize, grand prize, first prize, and cloud-invoice-only million-dollar prize. The total prize money was 220.2 million yuan.
One Shopee invoice was marked “prize not payable” because the buyer may have been operating a business without registering.
Companies mentioned：財政部、Uber Eats優食台灣股份有限公司、foodpanda富胖達股份有限公司、全家便利商店股份有限公司、統一超商股份有限公司、Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd、Apple Distribution International Limited、全越運動事業股份有限公司、KEBUKE豐收商行、新加坡商蝦皮娛樂電商有限公司台灣分公司、藏野有限公司捷運北車店、統康生活事業股份有限公司、良品嚴選股份有限公司、奧創投顧股份有限公司、辰恩鴻健有限公司、漢神購物中心股份有限公司、台灣基礎開發科技股份有限公司、米咕嚕企業社、和德昌股份有限公司、好市多股份有限公司
A delivery worker who has to wear a helmet for 3 to 5 hours a day praised the shampoo’s intense cooling effect and said it left hair feeling soft after washing.
The delivery worker said the shampoo’s oil-control effect was moderate and that it might feel too cooling in winter.
One mother shared that she had severe oily scalp during pregnancy and successfully controlled it using the brand’s shampoo.
Some users gave negative reviews, saying its oil-control effect was limited and lasted at most half a day. Some even experienced an itchy scalp or found their hair became oilier after using it.
Experienced users recommend washing hair twice each time: first use the lather to remove surface dirt, then wash again to thoroughly cleanse the scalp.
New Taipei Circular Line transfers “one step closer”: transfer routes improved, new entrance at Banqiao Station topped out, expected to open in the second half of 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei City is building a new entrance at Banqiao Station, and the main structure has now been topped out. It is expected to open in the second half of 2027. The project will connect transfer routes for Taiwan Railways, high-speed rail, and the metro, cutting transfer time from 12 minutes to 5 minutes to meet heavy travel demand.
Facts
The main structure of the new entrance at Banqiao Station on the New Taipei Circular Line was topped out on the 12th.
Once the new entrance is complete, transfer time from the Taiwan Railways station to the Circular Line platform will be cut from about 12 minutes to 5 minutes.
The new entrance at Banqiao Station is expected to be completed and open in the second half of 2027.
The New Taipei Circular Line’s Banqiao Station currently sees about 24,000 entries and exits per day.
Banqiao Station brings together Taiwan Railways, high-speed rail, the metro’s Bannan Line, and the New Taipei Circular Line, with daily rail ridership exceeding 180,000.
The new entrance at Banqiao Station is near East Gate 1 of the Taiwan Railways and high-speed rail Banqiao Station, connecting to the southwest side of the Circular Line’s Banqiao Station.
Since the New Taipei Circular Line began service in January 2020, monthly ridership has been about 1.13 million since fares were introduced.
U.S. female death row inmate returned to prison after botched execution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. death row inmate Christa Pike survived a botched execution and was returned to prison, reigniting debate over capital punishment. The defense secretary announced that the execution of another death row inmate, Nidal Hasan, would be livestreamed.
Facts
U.S. death row inmate Christa Pike was returned to prison 10 days after her execution was botched.
Christa Pike’s lawyer announced on October 10 that she had been discharged from the hospital and was receiving medical care in prison.
Christa Pike survived two pentobarbital injections in Nashville, Tennessee.
Christa Pike was sentenced to death in 1995 for murdering her 19-year-old classmate, Colleen Slemmer.
Defense Secretary Hegseth announced that the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad will be livestreamed.
Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be executed at Fort Hood on Dec. 3.
Nidal Hasan was sentenced to death for shooting and killing 13 people and injuring about 30 others at Fort Hood in 2009.
Not just +886 and +422! Taiwan’s latest phone scam: “Account deposits vanish overnight”; police warn people never to answer calls from 8 types of numbers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Data released by Whoscall show that scam calls from “+422” reached 260,000 in August. The fraud rings then switched to overseas numbers beginning with “+1,” making nearly 200,000 calls from August to September. Police urge the public not to answer calls identified as starting with “+” and exposed intimidation scripts used by scammers posing as the 165 anti-fraud hotline or government agencies, urging people to follow the “3 no’s” principle to avoid scams.
Facts
There were as many as 260,000 scam calls beginning with “+422” in August, accounting for 55.8% of suspicious overseas calls that month.
The fraud rings switched to overseas numbers beginning with “+1,” making nearly 200,000 calls from August to September.
Calls beginning with +1911 topped 70,000, while calls from +1749 reached 30,000 in August.
Scammers use VoIP number spoofing technology to pose as the 165 anti-fraud hotline, NCC or telecom providers and threaten people.
Taiwan government agencies and the 165 anti-fraud hotline will never proactively contact the public from overseas numbers beginning with “+”.
There’s more to postal accounts than saving money! A little-known new feature revealed: an ultra-convenient service you can use online without visiting a counter, which many people still don’t know about
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
中華郵政 has allowed postal savings accounts to be set up online as accounts for receiving and paying fund transactions since August, eliminating the cumbersome process of filling out forms at a counter. Investors can choose between funds sold through the post office or linking an account through a platform, and should compare fees and check the details of each fund share class.
Facts
中華郵政 joined 集保結算所’s network of partner banks for fund payments in July this year and began allowing postal savings accounts to be set up online as accounts for receiving and paying fund transactions in August.
Previously, using a postal account for fund-platform withdrawals required filling out paper forms and mailing physical documents, a process that took several days. Now, the setup can be completed online by activating online postal banking.
Fund management fees are about 0.5% to 1.5%, and custody fees about 0.15% to 0.2%. These are deducted from fund assets, and the fees are the same for the same share class regardless of the purchase channel.
Some online fund platforms advertise 0 fees across the platform, but money market funds are usually excluded, and promotional offers often have restrictions on eligibility and duration.
To activate online postal banking, apply on the official website and obtain an activation code, then use a bank card at a post office ATM to enter the code and complete activation. There is no need to visit a counter.
U.S. Treasury yields are surging, yet gold is holding above $4,000! What secret lies behind this “counterintuitive” investment contest?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Spot gold rebounded to $4,184.90 on Oct. 9, ending a two-month low. Despite high U.S. Treasury yields, central-bank buying and geopolitical risks have kept gold firmly above the $4,000 mark. The odds of 聯準會 raising rates in December reached 88%, while market volatility remains high.
Facts
Spot gold was priced at $4,184.90 per troy ounce on Oct. 9, up 1.27% from the previous day.
WisdomTree commodities strategist Nitesh Shah believes that if debt continues to rise, gold is more likely to attract favor as an alternative to fiat currencies and government assets.
According to the CME FedWatch tool, traders put the odds of a December rate hike as high as 88%.
Spot silver fell 1.9% on Oct. 9 to $59.02 per ounce.
U.S. gold futures for December delivery rose 0.2% on Oct. 9 to $4,147.10.
台北洲際酒店 opened on the 8th, with views of the Dome and 101. It offers 347 guest rooms and long-stay suites, with October rates starting at about NT$13,000 a night, positioning itself as a high-end hotel offering an urban experience.
Facts
台北洲際酒店 officially opened on the 8th beside the Taipei Dome.
台北洲際酒店 is currently the first hotel with a view of the Taipei Dome’s roof.
台北洲際酒店 has 347 guest rooms and suites, with classic rooms starting at 11.5 ping.
台北洲際酒店 offers apartment-style suites starting at 23 ping, equipped with full kitchens and laundry facilities.
October rates at 台北洲際酒店 start at about NT$13,000 a night.
The lobby art installation at 台北洲際酒店 was inspired by fans chanting “We want a dome” after a rain delay during the 1991 professional baseball championship series.
The indoor temperature-controlled pool at 台北洲際酒店 is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Wu Zetian had 3,000 male favorites and shared intimate nights with them—why did she never get pregnant? The real reason is shocking
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article analyzes why Wu Zetian had many male favorites but never became pregnant, saying her main purpose was to ease the emperor’s loneliness. By the time she became emperor at age 67, she was past childbearing age, so there is no record of her having children.
Facts
Wu Zetian had 4 male favorites who were genuinely favored: Xue Huaiyi, Zhang Yizhi, Zhang Changzong and Shen Nanqiu.
Wu Zetian established an official office called the “Control Crane Bureau” to house her male favorites, later renaming it the “Fengchen Bureau.”
The male favorite Zhang Yizhi served as the director of the Control Crane Bureau, with a status almost equal to that of the empress, who ruled the imperial harem.
Wu Zetian did not formally become emperor until age 67, when she was past the age at which women can naturally become pregnant.
Taiwan’s weighted stock index edged down 0.02% to 49,301.96 points on Oct. 12, 2026. Optoelectronics stocks were strong, with 大立光 and 均華 hitting limit-up, while weakness in heavyweight stocks such as 台積電 curbed gains in the broader market.
Facts
Taiwan’s weighted stock index closed at 49,301.96 points on Oct. 12, 2026, down 11.48 points.
大立光 shares rose 665 points to 7,325 points, a gain of 9.98%, nearing the limit-up price.
均華 shares rose 105 points to 1,155 points, a gain of 10.00%, reaching the limit-up price.
友達 traded as many as 307,213 lots, the highest volume in the market today.
Total trading value in the broader market today was NT$843.932 billion.
The energy crisis has not brought the global economy down, but a sovereign debt storm is quietly approaching! Governments’ room to maneuver could be “locked in”
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The war in the Middle East drove oil prices above $100 a barrel. While AI investment and government spending are supporting economic growth, inflation and sovereign debt crises are worsening and squeezing countries’ policy room. The IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok will focus on how to address the challenges of fiscal tightening and rising financing costs.
Facts
International oil prices briefly topped $100 a barrel.
India’s central bank forecasts economic growth of 7.1% for the current fiscal year.
The IMF forecast in July that the global economy would grow by at least 3% this year and next year.
Government bonds around the world have faced a sharp sell-off, sending borrowing costs to multi-decade highs.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia to release diesel to the global market.
What is Taiwan’s “most popular women’s name”? Not Shufen or Yating! The top name belongs to more than 5,700 people, and you’re sure to know someone with it
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Statistics from the Ministry of the Interior’s Department of Household Registration show that the most common full name among women in Taiwan is “Chen Yijun,” shared by more than 5,700 people. The article looks back at changing trends in women’s names from the 40s of the Republic of China era to today, reflecting shifts in social tastes.
Facts
The most common full name among women in Taiwan is “Chen Yijun,” shared by more than 5,700 people.
Chen is the only surname in Taiwan with a population exceeding 2 million, making it the most common surname.
Characters that have surged in popularity among parents of Taiwan’s younger generations since the millennium and over the past decade or so include “Pin, Qing, Han, Ning, Tong and Xi.”
Explainer》Latest poll: “So many” young people overwhelmingly support cross-strait dialogue rather than relying solely on the U.S.! Scholars exclaim, “The tide has turned”
50.2% of the public support proactively negotiating with mainland China to avoid becoming bargaining chips in a major power’s dealings.
55% of the public support opening negotiations and dialogue under specific conditions, while only 28.9% chose to firmly oppose unification and resist to the end.
Original20至29歲年輕人中高達6成認為不能單靠美國，應該主動談判。
50.4% of the public believe the United States is more likely to remain neutral and not intervene if China pushes for peaceful unification.
You Si-kun mocks him over “adopting a grandfather”! Chiang Wan-an fires back by invoking Han Kuo-yu: Does Shen Po-yang think this is funny?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Legislative Yuan President You Si-kun mocked the family ties between Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang, prompting a strong response from Chiang. Chiang questioned Shen’s sense of humor and cited Han Kuo-yu to criticize You for only joking about other people, while reiterating concerns about a constitutional crisis.
Facts
Former Legislative Yuan President You Si-kun posted on Facebook on the 11th, describing the Taipei mayoral election as a choice between two good Samaritans, one involving adopting a daughter and the other adopting a grandfather.
DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang responded that You Si-kun may have been trying to express himself humorously, but stressed that family members should not be discussed and that attention should remain on policy platforms.
Chiang Wan-an said Han Kuo-yu’s speech at the National Day ceremony highlighted how a constitutional crisis is eroding Taiwan’s democracy and freedoms, and criticized the premier’s failure to countersign laws as violating the constitutional separation of powers.
Chiang Wan-an said Han Kuo-yu is a master of humor who often makes fun of himself, contrasting this with You Si-kun’s tendency to joke about others.
Why has Yingge’s Granny Sushi stayed popular despite its ordinary taste? Insiders point to 2 key advantages: no other shop can compete
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
PTT users discussed reviews of Yingge Granny Sushi, noting that while it is not top-tier in flavor, its 24-hour operation and low prices keep a steady stream of customers coming.
Facts
A box of Granny Sushi costs 50–65 yuan.
Granny Sushi is open 24 hours a day, year-round.
Granny Sushi grew from a small food cart into a very large standalone building.
Granny Sushi is seen as a legendary source of affordable eats in Yingge.
Online commenters say Granny Sushi’s taste is ordinary, but its prices are unbeatable.
After President Lai’s National Day address, the PLA holds drills in more than five areas: Don’t panic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After President Lai’s National Day address, the PLA conducted military training in multiple waters from Oct. 12 to 17. Defense Minister Wellington Koo assessed that these were coastal defense exercises unrelated to the Taiwan Strait and urged the public not to panic.
Facts
China announced at least five military training exercises in waters including the Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea and South China Sea, starting Oct. 12 and continuing through the 17th.
Defense Minister Wellington Koo attended the Legislative Yuan’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee meeting and said the Ministry of National Defense had a full grasp of the situation.
The author’s statistical analysis showed that the PLA’s military training areas were all within 100 square kilometers and were not around the Taiwan Strait off Taiwan’s coast.
Wellington Koo criticized the PLA for repeatedly conducting military exercises in the Indo-Pacific and creating unease, saying it should be condemned.
AI becomes an accomplice to crime: How to anticipate the “5 major vulnerabilities” in digital finance; OpenAI and Anthropic urgently develop simulations to prevent a “systemic crisis”
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The U.S. AI industry is preparing for a potential large-scale cybersecurity disaster. Executives at OpenAI, Anthropic and other companies are considering responses to large-scale disasters caused by AI technology. Companies have begun disaster-scenario drills and are communicating with Congress in advance.
Facts
Some industry figures believe a major AI cybersecurity incident capable of triggering a nationwide crisis could happen within the next year.
OpenAI has begun internal preparations, with different teams discussing and conducting practical simulations of various potential scenarios.
Hackers suspected of having ties to China used DeepSeek and Claude Code, developed by Anthropic, in an operation targeting South Korean financial institutions.
AI security risks include AI agents escaping their designated control environments and behaving unexpectedly.
Some Democrats have proposed regulations to prohibit the development or deployment of superintelligent AI.
A proposal with bipartisan support calls for advanced AI systems to have safety mechanisms similar to an “emergency stop switch.”
Anxin Yibai covers 22 categories comprising more than 300 critical illnesses, as well as 9 specified diseases.
Changxiang Ping’an’s accidental fracture coverage extends through the end of the policy year in which the insured reaches insurance age 90.
According to statistics from the National Health Insurance Administration, more than 1.04 million people held valid catastrophic illness certificates at the end of August 2026.
1 in every 4 people in Taiwan aged 75 or older has osteoporosis.
The Ministry of the Interior announced that the average life expectancy of people in Taiwan reached 81.27 years in year 114.
For a 50-year-old man, the annual premium for Changxiang Ping’an with a 20-year payment period is about 18,000 yuan.
Shen Po-yang loses 10 kilograms in 3 months! A “lump” appears on his neck; Wu Szu-yao reveals his condition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang has lost 10 kilograms in 3 months amid a busy campaign schedule and developed a protrusion on his neck, raising health concerns. Campaign manager Wu Szu-yao confirmed that a medical appointment had been arranged and said the skin issue was caused by fatigue.
Facts
Shen Po-yang lost 10 kilograms in 3 months.
Shen Po-yang has a protrusion near his throat, under his chin.
Campaign manager Wu Szu-yao has asked staff to arrange a medical appointment for Shen Po-yang.
A hematologist-oncologist believes the protrusion is not a lymph node tumor.
Shen Po-yang said fatigue and staying up late can cause pimples to appear.
Last time, 20,000 people watched and popcorn was sold! Why is the Trump administration using livestreaming to resume public executions in the United States after nearly 90 years?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan would be livestreamed publicly in December, prompting experts to warn against turning capital punishment into entertainment. Vice President JD Vance said he was unsure whether it would take place and would not watch, while President Donald Trump voiced full support.
Facts
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the military would publicly execute Nidal Malik Hasan and livestream it online.
Michael Radelet, professor emeritus at the University of Colorado, said public support for the death penalty had fallen from 80% in 1994 to 52% today.
A meta-analysis showed that for every one-standard-deviation increase in the gene-expression risk score for module 10, the adjusted odds ratio for early-onset schizophrenia was 1.32.
The median incidence of schizophrenia was as high as 6.35 cases per thousand people, and 8% of patients developed core symptoms before age 18.
The findings were published in the internationally renowned psychiatric journal Molecular Psychiatry in July 2026.
Gold prices plunge, but China’s central bank and ordinary buyers are snapping it up! Could gold prices, buoyed by a flood of money, hit new highs again?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China’s central bank has increased its gold holdings for 23 consecutive months, while imports topped 1,000 tons in the first 8 months, reflecting official efforts to move away from the U.S. dollar and private demand for safe-haven assets. Despite a short-term pullback in gold prices, structural buying is providing support, with prices expected to challenge new highs in early 2027.
Facts
China’s central bank added about 23 tons of gold in September, its largest monthly increase in nearly 3 years.
China's gold imports totaled US$158.8 billion in the first 8 months of this year, with import volume exceeding 1,000 tons.
International gold prices fell more than 8% in September, to about US$4,176 per ounce.
China's holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell to US$618 billion in July this year, the lowest level in 18 years.
The yield on China's 1-year government bonds has fallen to about 1.2%, far below the approximately 4.46% yield on U.S. government bonds for the same period.
The CSI 300 Index, which represents major Chinese listed companies, has fallen about 8% so far this year.
At the end of August, China's official gold holdings stood at about 2,387 tons, making it the world's 5th-largest gold holder.
The Wall Street Journal: For 沃爾瑪, replacing humans with robots is a multibillion-dollar struggle
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
沃爾瑪 is spending billions of dollars to automate its warehouses, partnering with Symbotic to upgrade 42 nonperishable-goods warehouses to compete with 亞馬遜 and improve efficiency. Despite technological and operational challenges, the company expects automation to reduce labor costs and optimize inventory management.
Facts
沃爾瑪 has about 200 supply chain facilities in the United States, most of which are undergoing automation.
沃爾瑪 owns a 12.6% stake in robotics company Symbotic.
Symbotic announced an agreement with 沃爾瑪 to roll out its systems across all 42 nonperishable-goods warehouses by around 2030.
Kroger booked a US$2.6 billion charge to close three automated e-commerce fulfillment centers after its automated fulfillment network failed to meet financial expectations.
How to invest in high-dividend ETFs to receive 10,000 a month? 0056 + 00878 + 00919 fall short; expert reveals 1 fund that meets the goal with 26 lots and saves 190,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Financial expert 陳重銘 said that compared with the popular trio of high-dividend funds, the Fuh Hwa Taiwan Technology Dividend Yield ETF (00929) can achieve the goal of receiving 10,000 a month with less capital (about 790,000), thanks to its stable distributions and tax-saving advantages.
Facts
Expert 陳重銘's calculations show that to receive 10,000 a month, investors need only 26.3 lots of 00929, requiring about 790,000 in capital.
Investors seeking to receive 10,000 a month using the “0056 + 00878 + 00919” combination would need about 985,000 in capital.
00929 expanded its holdings from 40 to 50 stocks and added biotechnology and healthcare, digital cloud services, and green energy and environmental protection industries.
00929 paid a cash dividend of 0.38 per unit for 4 consecutive months, from July through October.
Of 00929's last 10 ex-dividend dates, 9 saw the price recover its dividend in a single day.
The proportion of 00929's distributions from realized capital gains reached 100% in September.
【野口観光グループ】【Hokkaido residents only / 10% off purchases at hotel shops】Information on a plan supporting Hokkaido sports teams
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野口観光グループ is offering an accommodation plan supporting 3 teams—北海道日本ハムファイターズ, レバンガ北海道 and 北海道コンサドーレ札幌—from Oct. 20, 2026, to Jan. 31, 2027. Customers who vote at participating hotels will be entered in a drawing to win signed uniforms and towels.
First initiative since joining the CCH Group: 3 recruiting support plans launched simultaneously
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株式会社AGENT SUCCESS will launch 3 recruiting support plans simultaneously starting in October 2026, following its integration into the 株式会社CCH group: the “Customer Acquisition Boost Plan,” “FDE Plan” and “Success Fee Plan.”
Facts
We have supported more than 50 companies
We will launch 3 new plans simultaneously starting in October 2026
Following our joining the CCH Group in September 2026
Simultaneous applications will open on October 12, 2026
A situation in which at least 20 interviews per month are expected
【More than 2.1 million yen raised through supporter purchases!】A new approach to ear care, transformed through visualization. The “A07” smart ear cleaner with a screen. Back it now and get up to 35% off!
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株式会社RT’s “A07” smart ear cleaner project has surpassed 2.1 million yen in supporter purchases. It features a 3.5-inch screen that eliminates the need for a smartphone, 6 LED lights, photo and video recording, a UV sterilization mode, and multiple included accessories, making it suitable for a variety of uses. It is available for up to 35% off.
【写真工房ぱれっと】Bring the emotion of location photography home with you. The new “Lumia / Lumia Crystal,” a premium album boasting the largest size and greatest volume to date!
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写真工房ぱれっと, a photo studio operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, has released “Lumia” and “Lumia Crystal,” extra-large albums with the greatest volume to date, for location wedding photography.
Japan Direct and カノアラウレアーズ福岡 present the second “MUA HANA DAY.” Announcing experiential events for the 2-game home-opening series
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日本直販株式会社 will hold カノアラウレアーズ福岡’s 2-game home-opening series as “MUA HANA DAY” and has announced a range of experiential events, including giveaways of fan merchandise and a gourmet festival.
Facts
Original2026年10月17日（土）・18日（日）
Iizuka City General Gymnasium
A total of 10 winners will receive a gift
Original1セット2,500円
Limited to 100 sets in total for the 2 days
3,000-yen discount coupon
6 winners selected by lottery
Companies mentioned：日本直販株式会社、カノアラウレアーズ福岡、ルートインホテルズ信州ブリリアントアリーズ、大同生命、HKT48、Cloud ten、Rain Tree、日乃出冷菓、Queen‘s Food、博多武蔵、合同会社 BLUE SUN、味工房菅原屋
Recruiting event staff for “TORYUMON TOKYO 2026 REBOOT,” a startup festival for the U25 generation!
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Staff are being recruited to help run “TORYUMON TOKYO 2026 REBOOT,” a startup event for the U25 generation. The event will be held on December 19, 2026, with a capacity of approximately 20 people.
〈エレクトロン〉Celebrating 5 years since the brand renewal! “Anniversary Roulette,” with no losing outcomes, launches on October 12 (Mon., national holiday)
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The beauty brand “エレクトロン,” operated by 有限会社GMコーポレーション, will mark 5 years since its brand renewal with a roulette campaign offering no losing outcomes for website visitors, starting October 12, 2026.
“2026 KIM YOUNG KWANG FANMEETING in TOKYO [GLORY ON]” confirmed!
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Kim Young-kwang’s Tokyo fan meeting, “2026 KIM YOUNG KWANG FANMEETING in TOKYO [GLORY ON],” will be held on December 19. Ticket prices, sales schedule and benefits have been announced.
Celebrating the advance release of the new song “EGO”! Special program featuring Travis Japan members to be held on AWA Lounge
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AWA株式会社 will hold a special program featuring Shizuya Yoshizawa on AWA Lounge on October 13, 2026, to celebrate the advance release of Travis Japan’s new song “EGO.”
Facts
For 1 hour
Oct. 13, 2026
19:00～20:00
Wednesday, Nov. 18
4th Album
1 month free
Through October 20 (Tue.)
200 million songs available for streaming
Approximately 17 million playlists
980 yen per month (tax included)
1,080 yen (tax included)
480 yen per month (tax included)
270 yen per month (tax included)
In May 2015
Date established: Dec. 1, 2014
Companies mentioned：AWA株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社、Capitol Records
Announcement of the memoir “LOVE/HATE ART-SCHOOL Riki Kinoshita Memoir” by ART-SCHOOL vocalist Riki Kinoshita. It covers the band’s journey from its formation in 2000 through its hiatus, Kinoshita’s collapse and the band’s return, as well as praise from the likes of Masafumi Gotoh and the 25th-anniversary tribute album “Dreams Never End.” The announcement also includes the 2026 tour dates and information on advance sales of the book.
Tomoyasu Hotei gives special lecture in Osaka on “Turning frustration into the next challenge”; marking 45 years in music, he shares the driving force behind his continued challenges with the next generation and encourages students’ “challenge pledges” with handwritten signatures
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バンタンミュージックアカデミー POWERED BY ユニバーサルミュージック, established through a partnership between 株式会社バンタン and Universal Music, held a special lecture by Tomoyasu Hotei at Oval Hall in Osaka on October 12, 2026. Marking 45 years in music, Hotei spoke on the theme “Turning frustration into the next challenge” and encouraged students’ “challenge pledges” with handwritten signatures.
Facts
45 years in music
Opening in April 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026 (national holiday)
All instructors: 1,169※4
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンタン、ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社、バンタンミュージックアカデミー POWERED BY ユニバーサルミュージック、Spinefarm Records
A long-awaited showroom in Nagoya’s Shonai-dori is set to open on Oct. 16 (Friday)!【株式会社 ビークルファン】
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株式会社ビークルファン will open “Nagoya BASE,” its first showroom in the Chubu region, in Shonai-dori, Nishi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on October 16. The company will run a campaign offering options worth 100,000 yen to new customers who sign a contract, and will sell and offer test drives of smallEVs.
Facts
More than 10,000 units delivered to date
Since its founding in 2009
A 5-minute walk away
Oct. 16, 2026
Options worth 100,000 yen (before tax)
First 50 customers
44,000 yen, including tax
Annual tax is just ¥3,600
About 200 yen to charge 1 time
Can travel up to 150 km
A wide selection of 10 models
About 1/10 of the cost of maintaining a car
3,500 nationally certified professional mechanics across Japan
【Sweet-potato lovers, this is Taiyo at its best.】Upgraded daifuku and tarts, plus the return of rich manju. 3 overly sweet-potato treats launch together on October 13, “Sweet Potato Day”!
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お菓子のたいよう, operated by 株式会社太陽社, will launch 3 products together on October 13, “Sweet Potato Day”: the revamped “Anno sweet potato daifuku” and “sweet potato tart,” as well as the returning “Anno sweet potato manju.”
Facts
An incredible 90% of the sweet-potato filling is made with domestically grown Anno sweet potatoes
Kazuto Kishimoto unveils a new move to reshape his reputation—a 21-year-old CEO opens a concept café and sets out to expand into multiple business areas
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Kazuto Kishimoto, CEO of 株式会社キングプロテア, has opened a concept café and established a hands-on SNS support system integrating digital and in-person services. The company, with a track record of producing more than 1,500 videos and managing 26 accounts, is rolling out specialized plans for nightlife, medical, and construction businesses, and expanding its operations toward a nationwide rollout.
Facts
More than 1,500 videos produced to date
Currently managing 26 accounts concurrently
With a track record of coverage in 56–68 major media outlets
Make family celebrations even more special. A premium fall campaign that lets you enjoy both the Shichi-Go-San shrine visit and family members dressed in kimono, with no compromises.
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写真工房ぱれっと, the photo studio operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, is running a Shichi-Go-San campaign for October only, offering free kimono rental for fathers when mothers sign up to rent a kimono.
The much-anticipated 3rd edition of the popular K-Beauty experiential pop-up is coming to Ebisu! “ClueMetic Popup in Ebisu” runs for 4 days only, October 22 (Thursday)–25 (Sunday)
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“ClueMetic Popup in Ebisu,” a K-Beauty experiential pop-up run by 株式会社FIT, will be held at Ebisu Garden Place Glass Square B1F from October 22 to 25, 2026. Building on the results of its previous event, the pop-up will offer product experiences and sales from multiple Korean beauty brands.
Ficilcom revises its influencer marketing estimate simulation, organizing project requirements based on the number of influencers and the scope of use for post materials
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フィシルコム株式会社 has revamped its influencer marketing estimate simulation, introducing a feature that provides an estimate based on factors such as the number of influencers hired, the scope of use for post materials, and selected additional tasks.
株式会社ネイティブキャンプ has added English-learning content on basketball and baseball records to “Daily Topic,” a learning material offered by its online English conversation service, ネイティブキャンプ.
Hawaii-based power stone specialty shop マルラニハワイ is offering free crystal chips to customers who make a handmade bracelet at its Hawaii flagship store!
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Hawaii-based power stone specialty shop マルラニハワイ offers a handmade bracelet experience exclusively at its Hawaii flagship store. It is running a campaign through October 31, 2026, giving customers who make 2 bracelets 100 g of crystal chips.