Trump says Greenland oil will be developed on a large scale; Denmark says cooperation talks do not mean the U.S. will monopolize resources
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Trump posted, suggesting large-scale oil development in Greenland and an expansion of U.S. territory. Danish and Greenlandic authorities firmly rejected the U.S. claim to exclusive control of the resources, stressing that local laws must be followed and that no new oil wells will produce oil in the near term。
Facts
Build 2 military bases
An average of 16 years is needed
At least 10 years are needed to produce the 1st barrel of crude oil
Yilan’s Yuanshan Children’s Play Park project repeatedly fails to attract bids; after more than 20 years in planning, it is criticized for making no progress
38 motorcycle seats slashed in Kaohsiung; man arrested after random knife attacks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
A man randomly slashed motorcycle seats with a knife in Kaohsiung’s Fengshan District, damaging 38 motorcycles. Police arrested a 38-year-old man surnamed Lin and referred him for prosecution on suspicion of property damage。
Facts
Police tracked down and arrested a 38-year-old man surnamed Lin
It usually costs 450 to 500 dollars
Based on repair costs starting at at least 500 dollars per motorcycle
New York sightseeing horse carriages expected to be phased out in 2028; city pledges to help drivers change careers and provide compensation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
New York City Council plans to gradually end the Central Park horse-carriage sightseeing business by June 2028. Mayor Mamdani pledged to provide career-transition counseling and vocational training for drivers, as well as financial compensation for license holders, through the Romanji Act. The measure responds to animal welfare groups’ demands and commemorates Romanji Mahajan, an Indian tourist who died in a horse-carriage accident。
Facts
With a history spanning more than 150 years
By June 2028
The bill is expected to be put to a vote on the 22nd
Taoyuan food safety laboratory unveiled; tests for bacteria to safeguard school lunches
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taoyuan City’s Department of Public Health has established a specialized laboratory to test school lunches for bacteria, leanness-enhancing drugs and other items, ensuring the safety of meals for students。
Facts
913 inspections in the initial check
876 samples tested
From 2023 through August 2026
The original testing program could cover more than 710 items
National Day fireworks set surrounding woodland ablaze; conservationists urge Taitung County government to restore it promptly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
After the National Day fireworks display, more than 120 ping of woodland around the Peinan River National Important Wetland in Taitung was burned. Conservationists urged the Taitung County government to promptly restore the ecosystem。
Meeting to exchange views on promoting use of the MLIT Data Platform ~Publishing data provision and use cases from demonstration studies conducted in coordination with Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) Challenge 3, “Building a Smart Infrastructure Management System”~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold a meeting to exchange views on promoting use of the MLIT Data Platform on October 30, Reiwa 8, and publish cases of data provision and use from SIP-linked demonstration studies.
Facts
Friday, October 30, Reiwa 8, 13:00–15:00
Launch of collaboration to provide 1 dataset ready for release
Use cases will be published for 6 data items
31 bridges managed by the city
360-degree images from inspections, taken from 412 viewpoints
Experts to discuss measures against urban inland flooding and other issues: Second Meeting of the Committee on Flood Disaster Surveys and Measures
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the second Meeting of the Committee on Flood Disaster Surveys and Measures on October 22 to discuss measures addressing flooding caused by the Chiba heavy rain, urban flooding in Nagoya, and flood damage along small and medium-sized rivers in the Hokuriku region and associated with Typhoon No. 25.
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Status of Dispute Resolution by the 中央建設工事紛争審査会 (second quarter of fiscal year Reiwa 8 (2026)
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The 中央建設工事紛争審査会 reported on the status of dispute resolution for the second quarter of fiscal year Reiwa 8 (2026). There were 11 new applications, up 4 from the same period last year. Six cases were concluded, and 40 cases were carried over to the next period.
Discussion to be held on developing a roadmap to realize the Next-Generation Marine Mobility Vision: 14th Industry-Academia-Government Council on Marine Drones (1st meeting of fiscal year Reiwa 8)
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 14th Industry-Academia-Government Council on Marine Drones on October 19 to discuss developing a roadmap to realize the Next-Generation Marine Mobility Vision.
Promulgation of a ministerial ordinance partially amending the ordinance setting standards for the care and management of animals handled by Type I and Type II animal-handling businesses, and related matters
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
The Ministry of the Environment promulgated an amendment to a ministerial ordinance specifying standards for the care and management of mammals other than dogs and cats. It will take effect on June 1, Reiwa 9. The ministry also prepared explanatory materials for businesses and local governments.
Call for applications for model cases under the fiscal year Reiwa 8 program to develop green finance model cases
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
The Ministry of the Environment is soliciting model cases for fiscal year Reiwa 8 to promote the spread of green finance. Applications are open from October 15, Reiwa 8, through January 29, Reiwa 9.
Holding of the second 30by30 Roadmap Future Dialogue
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
The Ministry of the Environment announced that it will hold the second 30by30 Roadmap Future Dialogue on November 4, 2026, based on an interim assessment of roadmap progress toward achieving the “30by30 target” of conserving at least 30% of land and marine areas by 2030.
Call for applications (second round) for the fiscal year Reiwa 8 support program for introducing facilities and other equipment to create models for the social implementation of perovskite solar cells
[Application period extended] Call for applications (first round) for the fiscal year Reiwa 8 support program for introducing perovskite solar cells to create models for social implementation (preliminary surveys and introduction plan development)
Holding of the “Kanto Information Exchange Meeting on Local Use of Energy from Waste Power Generation”
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
The Ministry of the Environment will hold the “Kanto Information Exchange Meeting on Local Use of Energy from Waste Power Generation” on November 27 to promote local use of energy generated from waste. Participation is free.
Facts
Information exchange meetings are scheduled to be held at 6 locations nationwide.
Awareness event on lithium-ion batteries and other topics at the J.League official match “V・ファーレン長崎 vs. 東京ヴェルディ” — Campaign to strengthen fire prevention measures for lithium-ion batteries
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
The Ministry of the Environment will hold an awareness event aimed at preventing fires caused by lithium-ion batteries at the J.League official match “V・ファーレン長崎 vs. 東京ヴェルディ,” to be held in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Reiwa 8, November 1.
HOYA will begin recalling “Contact lenses: ホヤワン ルミナス” after confirming that lenses with a different prescription strength from the one indicated were mixed in.
川合建設 will conduct an exchange and recall of “Hokkai Sakura salmon sashimi,” a hometown tax donation reward from Matsumae Town, because food labeling was not affixed.
双日食料 “Kurashi Yoshi Light Tuna Flakes, Tuna in Oil, 4-can pack” (sold at サミット and スーパーアルプス) - Exchange/recall
Published ・ Source Japan | 消費者庁
双日食料 will conduct an exchange and recall starting October 13, 2026, of the “Kurashi Yoshi Light Tuna Flakes, Tuna in Oil, 4-can pack” sold at サミット and スーパーアルプス because the allergen label omitted soybeans.
昭和化工 will provide refunds and conduct a recall starting October 9, 2026, of “Kuensan C,” which was found to contain microcrystalline cellulose even though it was not listed in the ingredient labeling.
Special measures for the Industrial Employment Stability Subsidy in connection with the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will implement special measures for the Industrial Employment Stability Subsidy for employers in Kumamoto Prefecture forced to adjust employment due to reduced business activities following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, and employers nationwide that accept workers seconded from them.
Speakers selected for the Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment Strategy Initiative Open Forum 2026, to be held November 6
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it has selected the speakers for the “Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment Strategy Initiative Open Forum 2026,” to be held on November 6.
Regarding the meeting of the Subcommittee on Vaccine Evaluation of the Basic Policy Committee on Immunization of the Immunization and Vaccine Subcommittee, Health Sciences Council, 37th meeting
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 37th meeting of the Subcommittee on Vaccine Evaluation of the Basic Policy Committee on Immunization of the Immunization and Vaccine Subcommittee, Health Sciences Council, on October 22, Reiwa 8. Topics include prevention of respiratory syncytial virus infections in children. Attendance is limited to members of the press, with a capacity of approximately 20.
Minutes of the 9th Study Group on Desirable Service Provision at Fee-Based Homes for the Elderly
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
Minutes of the 9th Study Group on Desirable Service Provision at Fee-Based Homes for the Elderly, held by the Health and Welfare Bureau for the Elderly of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on September 18, Reiwa 8. The agenda concerned measures for implementing the registration system.
Publication by 金融安定理事会 of “G20 Financial Regulatory Reforms: Implementation Monitoring Review, 2026 Report”
Published ・ Source Japan | 日本銀行
金融安定理事会 (FSB) published its “2026 Report,” which reviews the implementation status of G20 financial regulatory reforms, on October 14. The report identifies challenges in the policy-making process and difficulties in implementation, and presents recommendations for improvement.
Publication by 金融安定理事会 of the consultative document “Principles for the Modernization of Regulation and Supervision”
Published ・ Source Japan | 日本銀行
金融安定理事会 (FSB) published the consultative document “Principles for the Modernization of Regulation and Supervision” on October 14. 日本銀行 noted that the document contains 8 high-level principles and case studies, and said that comments will be accepted through January 8, 2027.
【ユナイテッド＆コレクティブ株式会社】Amended Annual Securities Report - 26th Fiscal Period (2025/03/01–2026/02/28)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ユナイテッド＆コレクティブ株式会社 filed an amended annual securities report for its 26th fiscal period (March 2025–February 2026), disclosing an ordinary loss and a net loss. Revenue was approximately 6.46 billion yen, while net assets recovered to the 520 million yen range.
Facts
ユナイテッド＆コレクティブ株式会社 filed an amended annual securities report for its 26th fiscal period.
The company had 198 employees at the end of its 26th fiscal period.