募集 for a share-full-time job through Sharefull Super Part-Time Jobs: Hold a panel at a stage greeting for “Look Up,” starring Go Morita
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シェアフル株式会社 is recruiting part-time workers through “Sharefull Super Part-Time Jobs” to hold panels and support event proceedings at the post-screening stage greeting for the film “Look Up,” starring Go Morita, on October 31, 2026.
Starring Genki Iwahashi × Osamu Soma: First footage from the new Thursday drama “The Right Way to Pretend to Read Love, Season 2” revealed! Teaser released and opening theme song announced! Relationship chart and original drama merchandise information also unveiled!
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TOKYO MX announced that the new Thursday drama “The Right Way to Pretend to Read Love, Season 2,” starring Genki Iwahashi, will begin airing on October 29, 2026. pachae’s “3.03cm” was selected as the opening theme song, and teaser footage and merchandise information were also released.
“Dofasaru Pink,” a Wonjungyo collaboration shade, joins the tear-bag liner from muice, produced by beauty video creator Miki Kawanishi! Limited-edition colors of popular lip and cheek products, along with a multi-brush, go on sale October 28
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muice, the cosmetics brand produced by beauty video creator Miki Kawanishi, will release a tear-bag liner created in collaboration with Wonjungyo, along with limited-edition lip and cheek colors and a multi-brush, on October 28.
Facts
More than 2.5 million total followers on social media
From livestreaming to the world. Affiliated artist Atsunee named a finalist as Japan’s representative in the Live Stream Music Performance category at the Asian Television Awards 2026!
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Atsunee, an artist affiliated with 株式会社SBIスターミュージック・エンタテインメント, has been named a finalist representing Japan in the newly established Live Stream Music Performance category at the international Asian Television Awards 2026.
Facts
250,000 followers
more than 1.3 million views
Original2026年11月13日（金）・14日（土）
Companies mentioned：株式会社 SBIスターミュージック・エンタテインメント、17LIVE、TikTok LIVE
In winter, bathrooms and washrooms are cold, and dry air makes hair frizz. Three hair-care products for washing, drying and styling are on sale at Amazon’s Prime Appreciation Sale【Ur.Salon】
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Ur.Salon, the lifestyle beauty brand of 株式会社KURUKURU, is selling 3 hair-care products at Amazon’s Prime Appreciation Sale.
Facts
The early sale began on Tuesday, October 13
8.8°C in November
It will fall to 56% in December
[Weight] Approximately 196g
[Airflow] Up to 2.3m³/min
The main unit weighs approximately 360g
The temperature can be set from 80 to 230°C in 10°C increments
株式会社AlbaLink signs agreement with Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on preventing and resolving vacant-house issues and promoting the effective use of vacant homes
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株式会社AlbaLink signed an agreement with Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, to prevent and resolve vacant-house issues and promote the effective use of vacant homes on October 14, Reiwa 8.
[1-minute walk from Oizumigakuen Station] Pilates studio “YUZU Oizumigakuen” opens November 21!
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ESS株式会社, a group company of caname株式会社, will open the Pilates studio “YUZU Oizumigakuen” near Oizumigakuen Station in Nerima, Tokyo, on November 21, 2026. YUZU now has 84 locations.
A huge hit with Gen Z! Keyboard app Simeji launches its second collaboration with the TV anime “Osomatsu-san”: a voting campaign asks, “Which Matsuno family duo do you think is the most hopeless?!”
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Keyboard app Simeji, provided by バイドゥ株式会社, is holding a second collaboration with the TV anime “Osomatsu-san”: a poll to choose the Matsuno family duo considered the most hopeless. Limited-edition themes inspired by the top 3 duos in the voting will be distributed.
Post-event online sales begin for the TV anime “Gintama” POP UP SHOP!
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Post-event online orders for merchandise from the TV anime “Gintama” POP UP SHOP are being accepted on the THEキャラ online store. Orders are open from October 14 to 28, 2026.
Yoh Yoshida appears on the cover and in the opening feature for the first time! “Naturila ’26–’27 Fall/Winter” explores stylish living and preparations for autumn and winter that won’t let the cold get you down／Event information included
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株式会社主婦と生活社 will release the magazine “Naturila ’26–’27 Fall/Winter” on October 30, featuring Yoh Yoshida on the cover for the first time. An event will also be held in Machida, Tokyo, in November.
A feature on fall and winter fashion for people in their 50s and 60s: “Clothes I Want to Wear as an Adult ’26–’27 Fall/Winter” goes on sale October 14!
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株式会社主婦と生活社 will release “Clothes I Want to Wear as an Adult ’26–’27 Fall/Winter,” a fashion mook for people in their 50s and 60s, on October 14. Events at 松坂屋名古屋店 and 博多阪急 have also been announced.
Facts
List price: ¥1,430 (tax included)
Release date: October 14, 2026
“The Style and Belly Button Shopping Exhibition” at 博多阪急 begins November 12
A year of major special projects, released monthly for 12 months, kicks off in October to celebrate the start of Yuzu’s 30th anniversary year! Must-see content for fans, including rare archival footage and music video features, will air every month.
IT × Business: What is needed to understand the big picture of the digital society and systems planning and strategy? Starting Nov. 2 (Mon.): Free streaming of archive footage from Vol.4–Vol.6 of the popular seminar “Practical Fundamentals of Business and IT”
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will begin free streaming of archived videos from “Business and IT Basics for Practical Use,” Vol. 4–Vol. 6, on Nov. 2.
The easy, refreshing puzzle game “Touken Ranbu Pazugiri” launches the T-ogaki subjugation event “BIG T-ogaki Subjugation Operation!” Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki (勇気百寸) and Rare Imanotsurugi (六寸五分の小天狗) make their debut!
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合同会社EXNOA will hold the “BIG T-ogaki Subjugation Operation!” event in the puzzle RPG “Touken Ranbu Pazugiri” starting Oct. 14, 2026. New characters will be available through limited-time summons and as event rewards, and a sticker giveaway campaign will be held at アニメイト.
Facts
From Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Until 12:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4
Until 12:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
7 types in total; 1 random type
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、アニメイト、Google LLC、EXNOA LLC、NITRO PLUS
【Oct. 27 event】“Dotcon Construction Site Tour” to be held at 日本大学工学部! Introducing “roadway dams,” a new flood-control measure
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株式会社PUMPMAN will hold a “Dotcon Construction Site Tour” on Oct. 27, 2026, at 日本大学工学部 in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture. The tour will introduce “Dotcon,” a paving technology that allows rainwater to infiltrate and be stored underground, as well as “roadway dams,” a new flood-control measure.
東急SレイエスFC will hold the “Tokyu Scrum Project Sports Festa,” a soccer exchange match for U-8/U-10 players, on Oct. 25, 2026, at the Tamaplaza Campus of Kokugakuin University.
A special 30 minutes in wintertime Zao, where sunsets meet illuminated frost-covered trees.
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一般社団法人上山市観光物産協会 will operate the reservation-only “Zao Shuttle Bus” connecting JRかみのやま温泉駅前 with the Zao area from Dec. 19, 2026, to Mar. 7, 2027. This year, an afternoon service has been added to let passengers enjoy the twilight scenery on dates when the frost-covered trees are illuminated. 山形交通株式会社 will operate the service.
那須塩原市 has launched a special hometown tax donation website, featuring an overnight private experience at Nasushiobara City Library Miruru as a signature thank-you gift. The donation amount is ¥80,000, and recipients will receive an exclusive T-shirt produced by BACH.
【Omiya】A lavish menu featuring truffles, foie gras, lobster, carefully selected beef and more! “Christmas Dinner 2026,” to enjoy while viewing the Christmas illuminations
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A limited-time Christmas dinner featuring luxurious ingredients will be served from Dec. 19 to 25, 2026, at Cafe & Restaurant Shikitei inside “Omiya Art Grace Wedding Chateau / Omiya Rikyu,” operated by 株式会社ベストブライダル.
What kind of society would the Anti-Espionage Act create, with people monitored and punished under its provisions!?
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合同出版株式会社 will publish “Understanding the Anti-Espionage Act: 31 Dangers of Monitoring and Punishing Citizens,” edited and written by Yuji Nakatani and others, on Oct. 14, 2026.
Promoting children’s reading: Talk event “Dai the Cat and the Mysterious Story: Let’s Discover the Secrets of Creation”
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As part of efforts to promote children’s reading, 東京都教育委員会 will hold a talk event on Nov. 23, Reiwa 8, featuring Akiko Ikeda, author of the picture-book series “Wachifield: The Cat Dayan,” and Naoki Ogi, honorary director of 都立図書館.
Kites fill the skies over Dongju as Matsu administration promotes off-season tourism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To address the off-season, the Matsu National Scenic Area Administration will hold the Dongju Kite Carnival on the 17th and 18th, and announced that 10 businesses had passed SGEQC and ISQM quality certifications.
Facts
The Dongju Kite Carnival will be held on the 17th and 18th
“2026 Matsu Dongju Kite Carnival”
Promoting the 115 annual Matsu tourism industry integration and guidance project
New Taipei to hold its largest annual job fair on 10/17, offering more than 2500 openings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New Taipei City Labor Affairs Department announced that it will hold its largest annual job fair at the Sanchong Comprehensive Sports Hall on October 17. A total of 70 well-known companies will set up booths, with more than 2500 jobs expected to be available.
International Smart Energy Week opens as companies target rooftop solar and AI power opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Taiwan International Net-Zero Sustainability Expo and Smart Energy Week opened in Taipei’s Nangang District. 聯合再生能源 and 元晶太陽能 focused on rooftop solar, while 雲豹能源 and 泓德能源 made moves in energy storage and AI power services.
Facts
Annual new installations could reach 1GW
Taiwan currently adds about 500 to 700MW of rooftop solar capacity each year
An additional 200 to 300MW could be added annually
Inquiries from US buyers have already exceeded 1GW
Tianchen series modules with a maximum output of 625W
Completed the acquisition this year of operational solar projects totaling 187MW
Cumulative green electricity wheeled has exceeded 800 million kWh
Its Starship fast-charging network currently has more than 300 charging stations across Taiwan
Including more than 20 high-power 360kW supercharging stations
IMF chief: US cannot escape debt through economic growth alone; China should boost domestic demand
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said at the annual meeting in Bangkok that economic growth alone would not allow the US to escape its high debt burden, and that it needed to adjust its tax system or spending. China should shift its growth model from export-driven to one focused on domestic consumption, she said, also noting rising debt-servicing costs for low-income countries and the need for Europe to increase investment.
Digital Queen’s Head project questioned; 數發部: scope is far wider than Queen’s Head
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan People’s Party questioned whether the 數發部’s “Digital Queen’s Head” project modeled only a single site and misused its budget. The 數發部 clarified that the modeling covered about 3 hectares in Area 2 of Yehliu Geopark, and said the project was suspended because the 115 budget was cut.
Facts
30,000 square meters
NT$20 million
NT$11.26 million
9 cross-ministry and cross-industry discussion meetings
Zhang Jun and Yu Shuzhen canvass remote townships; Wei Jiaxian proposes improving procedures for gender equality cases
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the Hualien County magistrate election, independent candidate Zhang Jun pledged to build partnerships with 13 townships and cities to narrow development gaps. Kuomintang candidate Yu Shuzhen put forward transportation and tourism proposals for the east coast, while independent candidate Wei Jiaxian focused on protecting victims in gender equality cases and streamlining case-handling procedures.
Belize PM: China’s sanctions on foreign minister are unreasonable; will strengthen support for Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Belize Prime Minister John Briceño responded to China’s sanctions against his country’s foreign minister, Francis Fonseca, saying the measures were unreasonable and wrong. He stressed that they would not affect relations with Taiwan, but would instead strengthen Belize’s resolve to support Taiwan.
Jia Yong-jie to give Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang tea sets, hoping to promote new 台北101 products
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台北101 Chairwoman Jia Yong-jie said she would give Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang “節節如意・101典藏茶禮組” tea sets, hoping the two would pose for photos to promote new 台北101 products. 台北101 has also partnered with 故宮 on co-branded cultural and creative products and an online exhibition.
Facts
More than 50 limited-edition co-branded cultural and creative products
Shih Hsin rents Taipei Arena for anniversary celebration; student groups protesting are blocked from entering
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
世新大學 held its 70th anniversary celebration at Taipei Arena. Student groups including the Student Rights Front protested outside over the allocation of university resources, demanding the return of department offices, transparent resources and freedom of speech. Security guards blocked the groups from entering with signs, leading to pushing and clashes. The university had not yet responded to their demands.
Mont Blanc “grows taller”: latest measurement nearly 2 meters higher than in 2023
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The latest measurement of France’s highest peak, Mont Blanc, found it nearly 2 meters higher than its 2023 recorded height, at 4807.47 meters. Surveyors said the summit’s height varies with changes in its covering of ice and snow. The data will help with long-term analysis of climate change’s effects on the Alps.
Ukraine: SpaceX restrictions on Starlink operations disrupt Ukrainian military drone missions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukrainian officials said SpaceX has restricted Starlink services, stopping military versions from operating at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour and disrupting Ukrainian military drone missions.
Taipei Veterans General Hospital launches first ski medicine clinic; more than 600 visits, knee injuries most common
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Veterans General Hospital launched the first sports medicine clinic for skiing, with more than 600 visits over the past 4 months. The knee was the most commonly injured area. Doctors advised patients to use quantitative assessments during rehabilitation and avoid rushing back to the slopes.
Facts
More than 600 visits
Over the past 4 months
First-time patients account for about 4 to 5 tenths
Airstrike on gold mine causes civilian casualties; tensions on Egypt-Sudan border test ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Sudan accused Egyptian warplanes of striking a gold mining area along the border, causing dozens of civilian casualties. Egypt's military said it had targeted illegal mining but did not confirm crossing the border, putting relations between the countries to the test.
Taichung Shopping Festival kicks off Oct. 24, links nearly 270,000 businesses to boost economy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taichung Shopping Festival kicks off on Oct. 24 and runs through Dec. 25, linking nearly 270,000 businesses under the theme “City of Champions.” Consumer spending across the first 7 editions totaled more than 180 billion yuan, and the 8th edition is expected to bring the total to 200 billion yuan. With its budget frozen, this could be the final edition during Lu Shiow-yen's tenure.
Japan's agriculture minister resigns amid election shuttle bus and budget-cutting controversies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Kazuo Yana submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after facing questions over free shuttle buses arranged during an election campaign, which were suspected of violating the Public Offices Election Act, and controversy over cuts to local road budgets.
The 2027 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon will take place on March 21 next year. The course will remove McDonald's Hill, dubbed the “boss-level” challenge by runners, replacing it with a flatter stretch of Route 2's Huanjin Road. A birthday promotion limited to 25-year-olds will mark the event's 25th edition.
Facts
2027 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon
To take place on March 21 next year
25th edition
Around the 33- to 35-kilometer mark
Remove about 2 kilometers of McDonald's Hill
Six-time champion
Complete a three-peat
Birthday promotion limited to 25-year-olds
Born on March 21, 2002
25 people will be drawn in each group
Original自10月15日中午12時起接受報名
Drawing results to be announced on the morning of Nov. 3
Chiang Chi-chen touts Taichung as robotics manufacturing hub; Ho Hsin-chun to hold rally and hand out campaign ribbons
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen unveiled his “Taichung Smart Manufacturing” platform, aiming to make the city a robotics manufacturing hub. DPP candidate Ho Hsin-chun announced plans to hold a rally on the 18th and distribute campaign ribbons.
Heilongjiang delegation visits Iturup Island; Japan lodges protest, China calls it friendly exchange
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A delegation from China's Heilongjiang province visited Iturup Island, which is disputed between Russia and Japan. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the visit was “absolutely unacceptable” and lodged a protest, while China's Foreign Ministry called it a friendly exchange.
Hualien's Ji'an Township breaks ground on health park, a new one-stop medical and long-term care landmark
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
花蓮縣政府 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the health park in Ji'an Township. The project received central government approval for NT$125 million in funding and will include a 4-story complex integrating a smart health center, outpatient center and long-term care facility, aiming to create a new one-stop medical and long-term care landmark to meet the needs of an aging society.
Facts
People aged 65 and over account for more than 22%
Total funding of NT$125 million approved by the central government
4-story complex
Day care center serving 45 people
Increase of about 20%
Providing convenient health care resources to residents of all 13 townships and cities
Lee Chuan proposes new immigrant policy, integrating interpretation services and startup loan interest subsidies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Lee Chuan, the KMT's New Taipei mayoral candidate, proposed a new immigrant policy that includes integrating a database of interpreters, promoting multilingual services, subsidizing interest on startup loans and including older new immigrants in the long-term care system.
GD's 麥當勞中國 campaign ads spread across major cities, drawing attention to possible easing of restrictions on Korean content
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
麥當勞中國 announced a collaboration with South Korean singer G-DRAGON to launch co-branded products and advertisements, with photos of GD appearing in cities including Beijing and Shanghai. South Korean media are watching to see whether the move signals an easing of the restrictions on Korean content. Views are divided, with some saying there are signs of change but a full recovery is unlikely in the short term.
Taiwan Sime Darby Kia fined NT$2 million by 公平會 over misleading advertising
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
公平會 found that Taiwan Sime Darby Kia's advertising was misleading, including claims that the Sportage had a 5-star European NCAP safety rating and specifications and features that did not match the facts. The company was fined a total of NT$2 million.
U.S.-Russia diesel deal a “very risky choice,” Italian Prime Minister Meloni says
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Italian Prime Minister Meloni criticized the U.S.-Russia diesel deal as a risky choice, saying it undermines sanctions and funds Russia's war. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and U.S. President Trump also voiced criticism and support, respectively.
Technology stocks weaken as most Asian markets close lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Asian markets mostly closed lower amid weaker-than-expected earnings from 艾司摩爾 and negative news for technology stocks. 台積電 is expected to release its earnings tomorrow.
Former 中央社 editor-in-chief Wang Ying-chi dies at 90
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former 中央社 editor-in-chief Wang Ying-chi has died at the age of 90. His younger brother Wang Ying-chieh, friend Chen Hsi-fan and former agency president Wang Wan-li, among others, expressed their condolences and recalled his lifelong dedication to 中央社. He served as director of its Washington bureau and as a standing supervisor, among other roles.
Facts
Aged 90
Posted to the United States for 18 years
Moved to Taiwan with his family in 1949
Joined 中央社 in 1961
Became editor-in-chief in 1986
He was posted to New York in 1988
It had already closed in 1971 following the Republic of China's withdrawal from the United Nations
台泥 breaks ground on Wenshan incinerator upgrade; Chang An-ping hopes power generation will support AI development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台泥 broke ground on a replacement project for its Wenshan incinerator. The new plant's installed generation capacity will rise from 15MW to 43MW, with power generation efficiency reaching more than 25%. 台泥 Chairman Chang An-ping said he hopes the new plant will generate electricity from recovered resources to support future AI development.
U.S. media: Chinese components help Yemen's Houthi movement build its own medium-range ballistic missile with a range of 1,931 kilometers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A report by Conflict Armament Research says Yemen's Houthi movement has used Chinese-supplied components in an attempt to produce its own copy of a medium-range ballistic missile with a range of about 1,931 kilometers.
Facts
A range of about 1,200 miles
1,931 kilometers
Companies mentioned：中央社、Conflict Armament Research、華爾街日報、The Wall Street Journal、Horizon Engage
Power issue on New Taipei Metro's Sanxia-Yingge line repaired; normal service resumes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A power issue at Yingge Station on the New Taipei Metro's Sanxia-Yingge line, caused by abnormal contact between the conductor rail and current collector, was repaired, and normal service resumed at 4 p.m.
Facts
Repairs completed and normal service resumed at 4 p.m.
Taiwan stocks close higher as foreign selling eases; Taiwan dollar reverses losses to end 4-session losing streak
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks ended a 4-session losing streak and closed higher as foreign selling eased. The Taiwan dollar recovered after falling sharply intraday, ending its 4-session losing streak.
Facts
Closed at NT$32.073
Rose 1.2 fen
Total trading value of US$3.3835 billion
Dumped NT$165.342 billion worth of Taiwan stocks
Total trading value surged to US$7.1145 billion
Reached 49059.12
Closed at 48,625.83 points
Rose 284.52 points
Sold another NT$20.037 billion worth of Taiwan stocks
Cumulative withdrawals from Taiwan stocks topped NT$330 billion
台電 Chairman Tseng Wen-sheng said the utility plans to build 43 new substations and 1,922 kilometers of new lines over the next 15 years to meet rising electricity demand from AI and the semiconductor industry. It will add about 52GW in substation capacity and invest about NT$30 billion in STATCOM systems to improve grid stability.
Facts
43 new substations
Over the next 15 years
1,922 kilometers of new lines
About 52GW in additional substation capacity
Investment of about NT$30 billion
About 52 billion kWh this year
110 billion kWh in 2035
Tainan Science Park's power load is expected to reach about 4GW in 2031
Prioritize improvements in 18 administrative districts
Rain to increase in Yilan on 10/15; western Taiwan should watch for day-night temperature swings before 10/20
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Weather Administration forecaster Wang Pinxiang said rainfall will be more noticeable in Yilan on 10/15. From the 16th to the 20th, the western half of Taiwan will see large day-night temperature swings, with local lows possibly falling below 20 degrees Celsius. Tropical Depression TD33 could strengthen into the 29th typhoon, Peipah.
Facts
Moisture will increase slightly tomorrow, with more noticeable rain in Yilan
Moisture will be limited from the 16th to the 20th, but the western half of Taiwan will see large day-night temperature swings
Local temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius are possible
Temperatures will be slightly cool in the north and northeast, with highs of about 28 to 30 degrees
About 32 to 33 degrees in central and southern Taiwan
Highs will reach above 30 degrees across Taiwan during the day
About 33 to 35 degrees in central and southern Taiwan
Lows of about 23 to 25 degrees
The next surge of the northeast monsoon will strengthen from the 21st
Highs will dip slightly to 28 to 29 degrees only in northern Taiwan
Tropical Depression TD33 was over waters east of Guam this afternoon
About 4,540 kilometers east-southeast of Eluanbi
If it becomes a typhoon, it will be this year's 29th, named Peipah
It is forecast to approach the Ryukyu Islands around the 19th and 20th
Northern section of the Taoyuan Metro Green Line races to open; 2 more stations unveiled, preparations underway ahead of trial runs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 7 stations on the northern section of the Taoyuan Metro Green Line are racing to open by the end of this year. Mayor Chang San-cheng toured stations G14 and G15 and confirmed that signal-system and train testing had been completed. Preparations ahead of trial runs are expected to begin in late October.
外交部 strongly protested the joint statement issued by Botswana and 中國 reaffirming the One China principle, saying 中國 denigrated Taiwan's sovereignty and sought to change the status quo through cognitive warfare. It reiterated that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other.
Separated by White Terror, couple reunited to grow old together after 73 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
高雄市政府 held its “115年 Silver-Age Wedding Celebration” to honor 112 couples married for more than 50 years. The longest-married couple were Mr. and Mrs. Tai, who have been together for 73 years; he is 100 years old and she is 96. Other couples included Mr. and Mrs. Lin, married for 72 years, and a platinum-anniversary couple from Lingya District, married for 70 years.
Facts
112 older couples in Kaohsiung married for more than 50 years
Married for more than 50 years
Grandfather is 100 years old
Grandmother is 96 years old
3 platinum-anniversary couples
31 diamond-anniversary couples
78 golden-anniversary couples
Separated for about 10 years
Raised 3 children
Married for 72 years
A platinum-anniversary couple married for 70 years
Indonesian haze affects neighboring countries; air pollution in western Singapore reaches highest level, schools in Timor-Leste close for 3 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Haze from forest fires in Indonesia has triggered a regional crisis. The air pollution index in western Singapore reached the highest level, “very high,” and Timor-Leste announced that schools nationwide would close for 3 days to protect the health of students and staff.
Taiwan stocks had 5.427 million trading accounts in September, up 137,000 from the previous month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
According to statistics from 台灣證券交易所, the Taiwan Stock Exchange's main board had 5,427,896 trading accounts in September, an increase of about 137,000 from August. During the same period, the share of day-trading turnover and the average daily number of day traders both declined, while the share of ETF turnover rose.
Facts
The main board had 5,427,896 trading accounts in September
5,290,816 in August
Individual investors accounted for 51.11% of turnover value
Foreign investors accounted for 38.40% of turnover value
Trading volume turnover rate of 11.16%
Day trading accounted for 38.31% of turnover value
Average of 175,749 day-trading accounts per day
ETFs accounted for 7.05% of turnover value
Regular fixed-amount investments totaled about NT$36.572 billion
The most painful surgery can make even breathing unbearable; Linkou Chang Gung uses nerve cryoablation for pain relief
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
林口長庚醫院 has introduced cryoablation nerve-block technology to address severe pain after traditional open-heart surgery. An extremely cold probe freezes the intercostal nerves to provide stable pain relief for 3 to 6 months. The technique has so far been successfully used on 6 patients.
Facts
A 20- to 30-centimeter incision through the middle of the breastbone
Can provide stable pain relief for 3 to 6 months
Using an extremely cold probe at minus 60 to minus 80 degrees Celsius
Successfully used on 6 patients who underwent open-heart surgery
Gravel truck rear-ends 4 vehicles on Suhua Highway; car crushed in collision, 1 dead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Lo was driving a gravel truck on the Wuta section of the Suhua Highway on Provincial Highway 9 when he rear-ended vehicles ahead after failing to notice traffic in front, causing a 5-vehicle crash. A passenger in a car crushed between the gravel truck and a tour bus, a man surnamed Qu, died after being taken to hospital. Another 4 injured people were also taken to hospital. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
台史博 Mazu exhibit reveals Mazu through Dutch eyes; pilgrims' gear goes on display at museum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台史博's “Myriad Manifestations of the Heavenly Queen” exhibition opened today, displaying Qing Dynasty Mazu sacred-event illustrations, a miniature Mazu statue and pilgrims' gear on loan from 荷蘭國家博物館, among other items, to present the different faces of Mazu worship across eras and cultures.
Turkish pro-opposition TV station raided and taken over; 11 arrested, channel taken off air
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Turkish police raided the headquarters of opposition-leaning Halk TV (人民電視台), arrested 11 people and appointed a trustee to take over the channel, halting its live broadcasts. The move drew strong condemnation from the opposition 新黨 and the journalists' union, which viewed it as an act of media suppression.
First-ever motorcycle license plate angle rules set, expected to take effect in July 116; violators face fines of up to NT$36,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
交通部 is considering a law amendment to establish Taiwan’s first rules governing motorcycle license plate angles, stipulating that plates may not tilt upward by more than 40 degrees or downward by more than 15 degrees. The rules are targeted to take effect in July 116, with violators facing fines of up to NT$36,000.
施羅德 sees value in the AI supply chain and announced the launch in Taiwan of Asia’s first actively managed ETF, the “施羅德 AI Technology Taiwan Equity Active ETF” (00419A), with subscriptions expected to open Nov. 2.
CIP says offshore wind tenders failed; Energy Administration: achievements cannot be erased
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
CIP Asia-Pacific Regional President Hsu Nai-wen said the tenders for offshore wind phases 3-1 through 3-3 had failed, and recommended that the government improve the tender specifications and environmental provisions for phase 3-4. The 經濟部能源署 said it was puzzled by CIP’s criticism that the policy had failed, stressing that Taiwan’s achievements cannot be erased and noting that 5GW of installed capacity had been completed.
Facts
Offshore wind zone development phases 3-1 to 3-3
Phase 3-4 tender next year
Applications for the phase 3-3 tender close at the end of September
Tendering process expected to be completed by the end of this year
Financing for wind farm No. 2 targeted for completion by next June
Beginning with the second round of selection in 2018
5GW of installed capacity completed
Taiwan ranked 5th worldwide in offshore wind in 2025
President Lai seeks deeper Taiwan-Canada cooperation, focusing on AI, energy and critical minerals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation of Canadian parliamentarians and thanked Canada for countering China’s misrepresentation of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and for defending peace in the Taiwan Strait. The two sides will deepen substantive cooperation in complementary areas including AI, energy and critical minerals. Taiwan is Canada’s 6th-largest trading partner in Asia.
Election campaign draws near; 民進黨 says polls do not represent votes, urges caution and humility
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民進黨’s Central Executive Committee discussed the year-end local elections. Spokesperson Wu Cheng and Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung stressed that polls do not represent votes and urged party officials to remain vigilant, cautious and humble. Regarding Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, the party said his positive coverage was high but the proportion of negative articles was rising, and warned that opponents and foreign forces, such as 文匯報, might launch smear attacks and cognitive warfare.
Taipei launches tree protection station to provide information amid tree removal concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to public concern over tree removals, the 台北市政府 has launched the “Little Tree Protection Station” website, compiling information on disputed cases and supporting documentation. The city government has explained recent cases in five categories: natural disasters, disease, private property, public works and rumors. It also said 42,250 trees had been added from 112 through the end of September 115, and that more than 40,000 more are expected by the end of 119.
Chen Chun-chi: 41 fishery-electricity co-location sites revoked; young fishers to be guided into aquaculture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Agriculture Minister Chen Chun-chi said an audit found 41 fishery-electricity co-location sites that must be revoked, and that young fishers will be guided to take over aquaculture operations.
台達電 makes major push into hydrogen, partners with 大台北瓦斯 on first domestically made SOFC project
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台達電 and 大台北瓦斯 signed an agreement to build Taiwan’s first domestically made 550kW SOFC project. 台達電 also announced that its 2 plants in Tainan are expected to begin trial production by the end of 2026, while its Guanyin site in Taoyuan is expected to enter full production in 2028.
Facts
550kW SOFC project
At least 5 years required
Power generation efficiency can reach 60%
Expected to begin trial production by the end of 2026
Taekwondo star Hsiao Hsiang-wen humbled to be singled out by president at Asian Para Games flag ceremony, hopes to win gold again
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s delegation to the Nagoya Asian Para Games held its flag ceremony, with taekwondo athlete Hsiao Hsiang-wen leading 71 competitors. Hsiao said he was humbled to be acknowledged by President Lai Ching-te and hoped to win gold again. He said his right knee injury had healed and he was preparing intensively for the competition.
Facts
Taiwan’s delegation is sending 71 athletes to compete
Retired British navy admiral urges Taiwan to build deterrence to ensure China does not reach risk threshold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the 2026 Maritime Security International Conference, retired British navy admiral Potts recommended that Taiwan build deterrence to ensure China does not reach the threshold for taking risks. Scholars from South Korea and Japan also noted that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are tied to the economic and national interests of many countries.
Taichung’s Wenshan incinerator replacement project breaks ground, to become renewable energy park
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Work has begun on the replacement of Taichung’s Wenshan incinerator. 台泥公司 is taking over the project through a BOT model, with plans to increase waste processing capacity by 50% and transform the site into a renewable energy park.
Facts
Daily waste processing capacity will rise from 600 metric tons
To 900 metric tons
up 50%
In operation for more than 30 years
Abandoning the original NT$1 billion renovation plan for the old facility
Attracting nearly NT$10 billion in private investment
Cross-border haze persists as Malaysia and Indonesia discuss cooperation to fight fires
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Wildfires in Indonesian forests have caused cross-border haze affecting air quality in Malaysia. Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said the two countries had begun discussions on cooperating to address fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra. APIMS data showed that air pollution readings at 27 monitoring stations in Peninsular Malaysia had reached unhealthy levels. Prime Minister Anwar has discussed countermeasures with Indonesian President Prabowo and plans to raise cross-border haze at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, urging implementation of the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution.
Facts
Of Malaysia’s 68 monitoring stations
Air pollution readings at 27 stations reached unhealthy levels
TPP urges attention to offshore wind concerns, review of shared submarine cable corridor plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At a meeting in Changhua, TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang put forward three demands: support designating Changhua’s coastal wetlands as internationally important wetlands; review the shared offshore wind cable corridor plan to assess ecological impacts; and clarify disputes over fishing industry losses and compensation. He urged the central government to address local concerns.
The 國民黨 imposed party discipline ahead of the year-end local elections, with its Central Standing Committee approving sanctions against 24 people in 2 rounds. 10 were expelled from the party and 14 had their party membership revoked; Ho Chih-yung and Tsao Er-yuan had their membership revoked for running in violation of party rules. Party Chair Cheng Li-wun also announced the formation of a central campaign speakers’ team and called for support for a referendum on restarting nuclear power.
Facts
Party sanctions against 24 people
10 expelled from the party
14 had their party membership revoked
Must wait 3 years before applying for reinstatement
Must wait 6 years before applying for reinstatement
The October 14, 2026 ASEAN briefing covers economic and financial developments across the region: Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports rose nearly 2 tenths year on year; more than 9 tenths of job seekers in Laos prefer to work overseas; Singapore’s central bank kept monetary policy unchanged, with the economy growing 5.4% in Q3; the Philippines could face higher prices due to El Niño; Myanmar businesses were invited to attend an exhibition in Macau; Malaysia’s palm oil inventories hit a record high; Thailand’s central bank said there was no urgent need to cut interest rates; Cambodia’s First Finance plans to issue social bonds; and delayed tax refunds have raised concerns among Indonesian businesses.
Facts
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports reached nearly US$7.35 billion in the first 9 months of 2026
Up 19.9% from the same period last year
Accounting for 63% of total exports during the period
The United States ranked second, accounting for 7%
Followed by South Korea, at 3.8%
As many as 93% hoped to work overseas
A total of 76,604 people registered as job seekers in Laos
More than 708,000 Laotian citizens work abroad
Nearly 95% of them went to Thailand
A total of 119,382 people found formal jobs
15,772 people were employed in Laos
103,610 people were employed overseas
The economy grew 5.4% year on year in Q3
Slowing from 6.2% in Q2
Manufacturing grew 7.5% year on year in Q3
Down from 12.9% in the previous quarter
Construction grew 8.8%
Up from 6.1% in the previous quarter
Affecting more than nine-tenths of the drinking water supply in Metro Manila
El Niño is expected to last through the first half of 2027
The Philippines’ inflation rate rose to 7.2% in September
The exhibition will run from November 18 to 20
Palm oil inventories rose 24.5% month on month in September
To 3.51 million metric tons
Up 48.8% year on year
Production rose 16.5% month on month
To a record 2.12 million metric tons
Down 12.1% month on month
To 1.12 million metric tons
Freight rates in September rose 10% to 15% from August
Exports rebounded markedly in the first 10 days of October
October exports are estimated to reach about 1.6 million metric tons
The next interest rate decision is scheduled to be announced on October 28
It is also the third company to receive preliminary approval for a bond listing this year
Plans to introduce a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in the second half of 2027
The government estimates that tax revenue will account for about 85% of total revenue in 2027
The full-year revenue target is 9% higher than this year’s
Indonesia’s tax revenue rose 24% year on year during months 1 through 9 this year
Ko Yi-cheng backs Tsai Kang-yung, saying it is good to express one’s views boldly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ko Yi-cheng supported Tsai Kang-yung’s attendance at a campaign event, saying it was good to express one’s views boldly; Tang Tsung-sheng commented on Yi-xiang’s impersonation of Shen Po-yang and the criticism it drew, saying he believed things would return to normal after the election.
Facts
Taipei, 14th
Impersonation has been part of Taiwan for 20 years
Vatican: Pope undergoes surgery to remove lung adenocarcinoma, spends a peaceful night afterward
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV spent a peaceful night after undergoing lung surgery and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. He is expected to need a week to recover, and audiences have been canceled through October 20.
Facts
Leo XIV is 71 years old
The leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide
The pope spent 3 hours in the operating room
The surgery itself lasted about 90 minutes
The pope is expected to need about a week to recover
Golden Horse masterclass reveals more instructors, including the behind-the-scenes force behind “Parasite”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Golden Horse masterclass announced its latest lineup of instructors, including Oscar-winning behind-the-scenes talents such as producer Ed Guiney, “Parasite” sound director Choi Tae-young and editor Yang Jin-mo, as well as art director Keiko Mitsumatsu and CAA agent Wei Zhou.
Facts
More than 300 works
Nominated for the Grand Bell Awards 17 times
Won 3 Best Sound awards
Works he participated in were selected for the Cannes main competition 7 times
Covering solar, geothermal and wind power, 星耀投控 hopes to list on the Emerging Stock Market in the first half of next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
星耀投控 is expanding into solar, geothermal and wind power. It is jointly invested in by 友達, 台灣人壽 and 富邦人壽, and is expected to list on the Emerging Stock Market in the first half of next year.
Hong Kong woman’s home displays “Liberate Hong Kong” papers; prosecution establishes a case under national security law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Yang Qiu-qi, a 61-year-old Hong Kong woman, allegedly displayed papers bearing phrases including “Liberate Hong Kong” and the British Hong Kong flag at her home. A judge ruled that the prosecution had established a case under the national security law’s offense of knowingly publishing or displaying material with seditious intent.
From CRO to CDMO! 啟弘生技 marks its 10th anniversary, launching its “Viral Solutions” strategy to make a strong push into the Asia-Pacific biopharma market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
啟弘生技 marked its tenth anniversary and announced 4 partnerships with Japanese companies ONODERA GT Pharma and TOKIWA Bio, Taiwan’s 高端疫苗, and Singapore’s 愛瑪詩生醫, strengthening its viral vector manufacturing and supply chain footprint.
Facts
啟弘生技 was spun off from the 生物技術開發中心 in 2016 and recently marked its tenth anniversary.
啟弘生技 signed an agreement with Japan's ONODERA GT Pharma to provide CDMO services for adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy products.
啟弘生技 expanded its partnership agreement with 高端疫苗 to provide CDMO services supporting process development for second-generation multivalent enterovirus vaccine antigens.
啟弘生技 signed an agreement with Singapore-based 愛瑪詩生醫, under which 愛瑪詩生醫 will supply enzymes and key raw materials required for GMP viral vector processes and testing.
啟弘生技 Chairman 阮大同 said the company will make “Viral Solutions” its core focus for the next 十年, using Taiwan as a base to deepen its presence in Japan.
Could suspects in Taoyuan beheading and corpse-burning case escape the death penalty? Engineer predicts 3 murder suspects will “live out their days in peace”: Taiwan's problem is not its judges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
“Engineer Looks at Politics” criticized the suspects in the Taoyuan beheading and corpse-burning case, saying they could escape the death penalty. It also accused DPP candidate 沈伯洋 of changing his positions on abolishing the death penalty and drug policies for electoral reasons, and charged Taiwan's justice system and society with hypocrisy.
Facts
Early in the morning on Oct. 11, 2026, a 25-year-old woman surnamed 盧 was attacked and her residence set on fire on Yongzhong Road in Bade District, Taoyuan. She died after rescue efforts.
Police identified a 36-year-old man surnamed 林 as the main suspect in the Taoyuan beheading and arson case and asked the Taoyuan District Court to order his detention without access to visitors.
“Engineer Looks at Politics” predicted in a Facebook post that the suspect in the Taoyuan case would escape the death penalty and criticized 沈伯洋 for changing his position.
沈伯洋 previously supported abolishing the death penalty and equated drugs with medicines, but is now accused of changing his position for electoral reasons.
Tomorrow's weather / When will the next cold air arrive? It is expected on 1 day! “Area with the heaviest rain revealed”; temperatures dip to 20 degrees. Typhoon 薔琵 track and a week's weather at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Central Weather Administration forecaster 王品翔 outlined the weather for the coming week, saying rain will be significant in Yilan tomorrow. From Friday through next Tuesday, radiative cooling could bring local temperatures below 20 degrees in western Taiwan. Forecasters are also tracking the development of tropical depression TD33 into the year's No. 29 typhoon, 薔琵.
Facts
Tomorrow（15日）, rainfall will be more significant in Yilan. Highs will be around 28 to 30 degrees in northern and northeastern Taiwan, and around 32 and 33 degrees in central and southern Taiwan.
From Friday through next Tuesday（16日至20日）, western Taiwan will see a large day-night temperature difference, with temperatures possibly falling below 20 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Tropical depression TD33 could strengthen into a light typhoon within two days at the earliest. If it develops into a typhoon, it will be this year's No. 29, 薔琵.
TD33 is forecast to approach the Ryukyu Islands around next Monday or Tuesday（19、20日） before turning north.