Preparing for inheritance with laughter: “しあわせ落語” and an expert talk show to be held on November 19 at Kirigaya Funeral Hall in Tokyo
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株式会社デザインライフ will hold a “Shiawase Rakugo” performance and a talk show with inheritance specialists at Tokyo Kirigaya Funeral Hall on November 19, 2026. Admission is free, capacity is 160 people, and advance reservations are required. The company is also seeking local collaboration partners.
“Nagasaki’s Future Support Pokémon” Ampharos teams up with Nagasaki fermented tea! “Ampharos’s Nagasaki Fragrant Loquat Tea” goes on sale October 22
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As part of 株式会社ポケモン’s “Pokémon Local Acts” initiative, 株式会社サンダイ will launch a new product, “Ampharos’s Nagasaki Fragrant Loquat Tea,” featuring the “Nagasaki Future Support Pokémon” Ampharos, on October 22, 2026.
“World of Illusory Light” illuminates a 1350-year-old temple: bamboo lights and projection mapping at Toko-in
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A special nighttime event, “World of Illusory Light,” combining bamboo lights and projection mapping, will be held from October 30 to November 3 at 法隆寺東光院 in Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture. 株式会社レクストライブ will handle the visual production, with the event aiming to revitalize the community and attract tourists.
Facts
For more than 1350 years
Starting Friday, October 30
For 5 days, through Tuesday, November 3
5 days only
5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Last admission at 8:30 p.m.
Adults: ¥1,500
1,000 yen for junior and senior high school students
Elementary school students: ¥500
Adults: 1,800 yen
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine 150th Anniversary Project
American car-loving women gather in Saitama! “American Car Girls Meeting” to be held December 6! Entries open to women owners!
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株式会社アカネソリューションズ announced that it will hold “American Car Girls Meeting in Saitama,” a fan event for women who love American cars, in Kitamoto, Saitama Prefecture, on December 6, 2026. Entries are now open, and activities include professional photography and awards.
[Amazon Prime Big Deal Days] RebotAi’s 10-inch Android tablet “D101PRO” is 53% off at 11,399 yen! Special pricing on the Android 16 model with Gemini AI support
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During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (October 16–19, 2026), RebotAi will sell its 10-inch Android tablet “D101PRO” for a special price of 11,399 yen, 53% off its regular price of 23,999 yen.
Facts
11,399 yen
53% OFF
23,999 yen
Up to 24 GB
64GB
Up to 1TB
6,000mAh
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen Yipuda Digital Technology Co., Ltd.、RebotAi、Amazon、Google
Added 3 occupation-specific courses to generative AI training. Exercises are fixed by occupation, and applicants must enroll in a course that matches their job responsibilities.
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株式会社ノックデザイン has added 3 courses to its generative AI training for small and midsize businesses, “Generative AI Utilization Training,” with exercises tailored to specific occupations: sales, administrative and management departments, and recruiting and human resources. The courses became available in September 2026. Applicants must enroll in a course that matches their job responsibilities.
Fourway and business media outlet “Business Plus” to promote collaboration through publishing and executive interviews on October 1
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株式会社フォーウェイ and business media outlet “Business Plus” entered into a business partnership effective October 1, 2026, to promote collaboration through publishing and executive interviews.
Facts
Entered into a business partnership effective October 1, 2026
Executive interviews to appear in 2 pages of Business Plus magazine and on the web
[For non-engineers] Claude Code corporate training service website revamped, with details on enrollment requirements, 4-layer security measures, and the curriculum for Sessions 0–4
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DAIJOBU株式会社 has revamped the service website for its “Claude Code Corporate Training” for non-engineers, adding details on enrollment requirements, 4-layer security measures, and the curriculum for Sessions 0–4.
TikTok account for food creator platform “FOOD FORCE STUDIO（FFS）” surpasses 10 million yen in monthly sales under performance-based model
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株式会社モールハック, a joint venture between 松屋フーズホールディングス and GastroduceJapan株式会社, announced that the TikTok account for its food creator platform “FOOD FORCE STUDIO（FFS）” surpassed 10 million yen in monthly sales under a performance-based model.
Facts
10 million yen in monthly sales
More than 10,000 account followers
A network of more than 1,500 food creators
Combined monthly sales of 350 million yen at supported stores
Companies mentioned：松屋フーズホールディングス、GastroduceJapan株式会社、株式会社モールハック、TikTok Shop、FOOD FORCE STUDIO、FFS
Sotas begins providing “Sotas Chemical Survey” to トヨタ紡織, supporting advanced chemical substance management and regulatory compliance assessments
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Sotas株式会社 has begun providing “Sotas Chemical Survey” to トヨタ紡織株式会社. The service uses AI and specialists to accurately read and register SDSs, helping centralize chemical product information and streamline regulatory compliance assessments. Development is also underway on a feature for compliance with the PRTR system, and the company continues to grow at a monthly rate of 15%.
Ranking of the most-searched criteria for whole-property rentals this summer
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TABILMO, a booking site specializing in whole-property rentals, announced the results of its search criteria survey for August 2026. “Barbecue” ranked 1st, “Pets allowed” 2nd, and “Pool” 3rd, with the top 5 criteria accounting for about 40% of all searches. The site recommends that owners clarify guest experiences, prepare for bad weather, and consider accepting pets.
“Kintaro goes to the Aomori Nebuta Festival 2026!” Documentary about Kintaro, who made waves on social media this summer, to air for the first time!
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日本デジタル配信株式会社 announced that it will premiere on October 18 a documentary following comedian Kintaro as she takes part in the Aomori Nebuta Festival 2026. The program will air on the regional information channel “satonoka 4K/TV.”
Facts
Households able to receive the broadcast: 3.77 million (as of Sept. 1, 2026)
Born from the East Asian medical belief that “hair is the surplus of blood”: the conditioner-free, “jet-black” UIMUI Scalp Shampoo debuts
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Kampo wellness brand 『澄善堂』 launched its conditioner-free scalp shampoo 『UIMUI Scalp Shampoo』, developed on the basis of the East Asian medical belief that “hair is the surplus of blood,” on Amazon and its official online store on October 9, 2026.
『ki duki』, a lifestyle goods brand designed by YouTube channel OKUDAIRA BASE, with 360,000 subscribers, officially launches on Japan’s largest handmade marketplace, Creema
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Lifestyle YouTuber Shinji Okudaira’s lifestyle goods brand 「ki duki」 (operated by 株式会社CORES) opened its official store on Japan’s largest handmade marketplace, 「Creema」, on September 30, 2026, and began selling 18 items.
Beyond 180° lies a world of its own. Capturing a 220° field of view in medium format: AstrHori’s new circular fisheye MF lens, “AstrHori 8mm F2.4 CIRCULAR FISHEYE”
GBP株式会社 wins the Excellence Award at JEMA’s “75th Electrical Industry Technical Achievement Awards” for developing a “main-line aluminum conversion solution” to address challenges such as copper wire theft and rising costs at solar power plants
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GBP株式会社 won the Excellence Award in the power sector at the “75th Electrical Industry Technical Achievement Awards,” hosted by JEMA. The company was recognized for developing a “main-line aluminum conversion solution” to address copper wire theft and rising costs at solar power plants.
[Online seminar: Turning the office into a platform for organizational growth—The forefront of office strategy and operational improvements practiced by strategic general affairs] 三菱地所リアルエステートサービス to hold a seminar for corporate CRE professionals
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三菱地所リアルエステートサービス株式会社 and 株式会社パソナ日本総務部 will co-host a free online seminar for corporate CRE professionals.
[Community development through sports DX in Sapporo, powered by AI cameras] Hokkaido’s first full-scale operation of 「マチスポ」 launches at Moerenuma Park Baseball Stadium!
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Hokkaido’s first community development initiative through sports DX, 「マチスポ」, has begun full-scale operations at Moerenuma Park Baseball Stadium. A year-long trial recorded more than 100,000 cumulative viewers, and a new streaming site, 「札幌ベースボールAIライブ」, was also launched.
Facts
The streaming site has recorded 1.1 million cumulative views
Cumulative video views: 236,000
The number of viewers exceeded 100,000
AI cameras automatically streamed 218 games (33 tournaments)*1
A novel born from the literary club of 「はじめての」, the YOASOBI–Naoki Prize-winning authors project, 『センパイを殺したいので女装する』 to be published, and YOASOBI’s song “KILLA” set for release!
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The novel 『センパイを殺したいので女装する』, born from the literary club of 「はじめての」, a project by YOASOBI and 4 Naoki Prize-winning authors, will be published by 水鈴社, and YOASOBI’s song “KILLA” is set for release later this year.
Major update to TOEIC® preparation content in AI English-learning app 『レシピー』! - 株式会社ポリグロッツ (POLYGLOTS)
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株式会社ポリグロッツ has substantially updated the TOEIC® L&R TEST preparation content in its AI English-learning app, 『レシピー』. It has added original practice questions for Part 6 (text completion) and completed coverage of all 7 parts. Lecture videos covering the trends in questions and how to solve them for each part have also been added.
Do you like trains? Surprisingly, more women than men want to ride luxury sightseeing trains, with about 40% of women interested: a survey of 6,354 people [Commissioned primary-data surveys for the SEO and AIO era]
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株式会社メディアシーク conducted a survey on attitudes toward rail travel using 「アイコニット・リサーチ」, the survey feature in the QR/barcode reader app 「アイコニット」. Responses from 6,354 people yielded notable primary data, including that about 40% of women want to ride a luxury sightseeing train.
Facts
More than 36 million cumulative downloads
26.6% have ridden one
Together, the figure comes to 49.8%
“Scenery from the train window” was the top choice at 43.5%
SUPER EIGHT’s Shingo Yasuda featured in the lead interview! 『るるぶ 奄美 屋久島 種子島’28』 goes on sale Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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株式会社JTBパブリッシング will release the travel guidebook 『るるぶ 奄美 屋久島 種子島’28』, featuring a lead interview with Shingo Yasuda of SUPER EIGHT, on December 8, 2026.
Facts
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Friday, Oct. 16
5th anniversary of its registration as a World Natural Heritage site
[Additional rewards announced] 北海道GRUS to add new rewards featuring the team logo and characters from October 16!
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スポチュニティ株式会社 announced that it will add limited-edition rewards featuring the 北海道GRUS team logo and characters to the team’s crowdfunding campaign from October 16. Home games against 名古屋オルクス will also be held in Kushiro on October 17 and 18.
Facts
Starting Friday, October 16
Target amount: 3 million yen
Companies mentioned：スポチュニティ株式会社、北海道GRUS、特定非営利活動法人ICE HOCKEY EMPOWER北海道、名古屋オルクス
「アガルートアカデミー」, operated by 株式会社アガルート, has launched an IT Passport Exam pass curriculum. Its features include mastering the fundamentals in about 12 hours, a 100-question mock exam reflecting the latest trends, a digital book library, a mobile app and an online question service.
Facts
Condensed into about 12 hours
Technology: 45%
Strategy: 35%
Management: 20%
Practice with past exam questions from the most recent 3 years
100 questions reflecting the latest trends
If you time yourself and solve them in 120 minutes
“2026 MAMA AWARDS” announces its second lineup of performing artists, including BIGBANG, KO1KEYZ and &TEAM! Set to feature the largest number of performing artists in MAMA AWARDS history in a single region
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CJ ENM announced the second lineup of performing artists for the “2026 MAMA AWARDS,” to be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21, 2026. BIGBANG, &TEAM and others will perform, with Visa as the title sponsor.
Facts
2026
Nov. 20
Nov. 21
1999
2009
2022
2024
2025
100％
Companies mentioned：CJ ENM、Mnet Plus、Mnet Japan、Mnet Smart+、Visa、スカパー！、Mnet Korea
[Title] Ehime-based Yano Aoyama Architects wins the JIA Shikoku Architecture Award Grand Prize and 2 Good Design Awards — 7 architecture and design awards for 5 works in 2026
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Yano Aoyama Architects in Ehime Prefecture won 7 architecture and design awards for 5 works in 2026. The firm received the JIA Shikoku Architecture Award Grand Prize and 3 Good Design Awards, among others, and was recognized for its design approach using CLT produced in Ehime Prefecture.
“Carbon Credit Creators Lab,” a co-creation community putting the “creators” of carbon credits center stage, launches
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株式会社FIY has launched “Carbon Credit Creators Lab,” a co-creation community for businesses working to generate carbon credits, and has begun recruiting 3 participating companies and creator members.
Facts
The 3 companies participating at launch are オムロン ソーシアルソリューションズ株式会社, 株式会社ＴＯＡシブル and ハンファジャパン株式会社
A “GX-ETS Practical Seminar” for corporate practitioners is scheduled for October 29, 2026 (Thursday).
Put your experience to work in a new business environment: 17-page practical guide for manufacturers’ customer-facing professionals released free of charge
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リクエスト株式会社 has released free of charge “Putting Your Experience to Work in a New Business Environment: A Practical Guide to Updating Your Perspective and Judgment” for customer-facing professionals at manufacturers.
Adapt the role of manufacturers’ customer-facing professionals to market changes: 26-page guide to training design and operations released free of charge
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リクエスト株式会社 has released free of charge “Adapting the Role of Customer-Facing Professionals to Market Changes: A Guide to Designing and Operating Training for Manufacturers” for manufacturers that do business through retailers and distributors.
NPO法人famica appoints certified public accountant and tax accountant Mamoru Ikeda as auditor
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特定非営利活動法人famica has appointed certified public accountant and tax accountant Mamoru Ikeda as auditor, aiming to ensure proper management of donations, improve accounting transparency and strengthen its governance structure.
A public art exhibition by the next generation of artists, born beneath Yokohama’s elevated railway tracks: “Hodogaya Underpass ART LINE 2026” opens October 23 (Friday) between Hoshikawa and Tennocho stations on the Sotetsu Line
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PILE – A collaborative studio – will hold the public art exhibition “Hodogaya Underpass ART LINE 2026” beneath the elevated railway and elsewhere between Hoshikawa and Tennocho stations on the Sotetsu Line in Yokohama from October 23 to November 23, 2026, showcasing the results of its “PUSH FOR CREATION” program supporting emerging artists.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
Now in its 4th year
Original約1.3 万人のフォロワー
Companies mentioned：Route Design合同会社、PILE – A collaborative studio –、株式会社相鉄ビルマネジメント、株式会社相鉄アーバンクリエイツ、野村不動産株式会社、エプソン販売株式会社、YADOKARI 株式会社、星川商店会、株式会社PANTOGRAPH
XR offers a new option for amusement parks — 日本XRセンター joins industry association “JAIA”
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株式会社日本XRセンター joined the Amusement Facilities Business Division of 一般社団法人日本アミューズメント産業協会（JAIA） in September 2026 and is stepping up the nationwide rollout of all-weather XR attractions with replaceable content.
NPO法人ファミカ opens Fleur Uehommachi Nursery School, a small-scale childcare center approved by Takatsuki City
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特定非営利活動法人ファミカ will open the small-scale childcare center Fleur Uehommachi Nursery School on April 1, 2026, with approval from Takatsuki City. It will have a capacity of 19 children and serve children from 0 to 2 years old.
Starting 10/19, “Buramoni” features conversations between Yukari Oshima and Kiyoshi Nishikawa, and between Junretsu’s Kazuyoshi Sakai and Kuniko Yamada! Win Buramoni rice grown in Takachiho, harvested by Oshima.
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TBSラジオ’s “BRAND-NEW MORNING” will hold a special week starting October 19, featuring a giveaway of “Buramoni rice” grown in the terraced rice fields of Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, and conversations with guests including Kiyoshi Nishikawa and Kuniko Yamada.
Music, film and art: animation artist Ryoshi Yamada’s solo exhibition “CITYNESS 2012–2026” opens in Higashi-Ginza on 10/23
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Animation artist Ryoshi Yamada’s solo exhibition “CITYNESS 2012–2026” opens on October 23, 2026, at the art space SHUTL in Higashi-Ginza. The exhibition will feature screenings of the “CITYNESS” trilogy and new drawings. Admission is ¥1,000.
Facts
2026.10.23 (Fri)–31 (Sat)
Admission: ¥1,000
More than 1,300 visitors came in one week
Companies mentioned：株式会社mimoid、SHUTL、多摩美術大学、文化庁、ドイツフィルムアカデミー、King Gnu、MILLENNIUM PARADE、shochiku.co.jp、ArtSticker、mimoid.inc、Johnny Walker、Taguchi Factory、(What it isNt)
[Opening 2026.10.24] “zen place pilates Honancho,” a zen place Pilates and yoga studio, among 150 locations nationwide; coupon brings a mat group trial lesson down to ¥500
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株式会社ZEN PLACE will open the Pilates-only studio “zen place pilates 方南町スタジオ” on Oct. 24, 2026, a 4-minute walk from Honancho Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. It operates 150 locations in Japan, and a group mat class trial is available for ¥500 with a coupon.
Facts
150 locations nationwide
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
4-minute walk
More than 1,000 instructors
Companies mentioned：株式会社ZEN PLACE、zen place、zen place pilates 方南町スタジオ、Balanced Body®
[Matsudo City only] November-only campaign | Clear out children’s rooms before exam season! Pickup of old study desks, bookshelves and schoolbag racks | Unwanted-item collection by まるっと本舗
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まるっと本舗, an unwanted-item collection service operated by SYSTR株式会社, is running a campaign in Matsudo City in November 2026 to collect children’s room furniture, including study desks, bookshelves and schoolbag racks. It offers a discount of up to 1,000 yen when customers use a flat-rate package.
[Tama area, final winter preparations in November] Safe collection of swollen batteries before clearing storage sheds in Tachikawa, Hachioji and Machida and putting electric-assist bicycles into winter storage | On-site service for 7,700 yen, including batteries municipalities will not collect [Continues in November]
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SYSTR株式会社 will continue its まるっと本舗 unwanted-item collection service in November across the Tama area, including Tachikawa, Hachioji and Machida, collecting items that include swollen lithium-ion batteries. The service supports the safe disposal of batteries that municipalities have difficulty collecting and offers flat-rate pricing and an emergency-response option.
Nana Mori and Aju Makita co-star in a live-action adaptation of the blockbuster that became the first-ever work to win 9 mystery awards! The main trailer for Prime Original drama “地雷グリコ,” featuring 5 games in the “ultimate battle of wits” with youth at stake, is unveiled!
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The main trailer, key visual and stills for Prime Original drama “地雷グリコ,” planned and produced by 株式会社THE SEVEN, have been unveiled. The series will be available exclusively worldwide on Prime Video starting Nov. 13.
Facts
Available in more than 240 countries and regions on Prime Video
[No. 1 for 11 consecutive months] TikTok live-commerce channel “燕チャンネル” takes first place in TikTok’s September Star Ranking
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“燕チャンネル,” a TikTok live-commerce channel operated by 株式会社Sホールディングス, took first place in TikTok’s September 2026 Star Ranking, securing the top spot for 11 consecutive months since November 2025.
Facts
Ranked No. 1
Achieved the No. 1 ranking for 11 consecutive months
“A Complete PDF Manual for Work [3rd Edition]” goes on sale Oct. 27, 2026! A comprehensive guide to the latest features, from the basics to Acrobat Reader and Acrobat, electronic signatures and smartphone use
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株式会社秀和システム新社 will publish “A Complete PDF Manual for Work [3rd Edition]” on Oct. 27, 2026. This illustrated guide explains how to use Acrobat Reader, Acrobat, AI assistants, Dropbox, Google Docs and more.
張宮熊's view: The US-China currency war—a struggle over whether global hegemony will change hands
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Professor 張宮熊 analyzed the US-China currency war, saying China is challenging the dollar's dominance by increasing its gold holdings and promoting the digital yuan, while the United States relies on stablecoins and digital gold to maintain its position. The contest will determine who holds global hegemony in the future.
Facts
The People's Bank of China's official gold reserves rose from about 1,842.57 metric tons at the end of 2016 to 2,410 metric tons at the end of September 2026.
The People's Bank of China began continuously increasing its gold holdings in November 2022, setting a record-long streak of 23 consecutive months of increases by the end of September 2026.
As of August 2026, the US dollar accounted for 52.09% of global international payments and settlements.
The United States' official gold reserves total about 8,133.5 metric tons, accounting for about 72% to 75% of its foreign exchange reserves.
The global stablecoin market capitalization is about $272 billion to $298.9 billion, with the vast majority pegged to the U.S. dollar.
Explainer》Taiwanese men once had to serve as long as 3 years in the military! Why did some serve only 4 months, and why is it now 1 year? A look at more than 70 years of changes to military service
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan reinstated 1-year compulsory military service on Jan. 1, 2024, mainly for men born in or after 94. The policy, based on national defense and the need for comprehensive training, replaces the previous 4-month military training program.
Facts
After an amendment to the law on Aug. 16, 1954, active-duty service for regular Navy and Air Force personnel was 3 years.
Army First Special Forces (陸一特) personnel served for 3 years in practice because they received temporary call-up orders when they were discharged.
Starting Jan. 1, 2013, conscripts began receiving 4 months of military training as regular soldiers.
Starting Jan. 1, 2024, 1 year of active service as a regular soldier was reinstated, applying to conscripts born in or after 94 who are fit for regular service.
Men born from 83 to 93 who have yet to serve will still be subject to 4 months of military training, even if they enter the service later.
Oct. 16 morning news brief | 健保署 announces major new policy taking effect! “Payment methods changing” / Typhoon Champi may strengthen into a severe typhoon, with “these 3 days” bringing it closest to Taiwan / Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang debate scheduled for “Oct. 31”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article covers several news stories: 健保署 introduces a new online banking payment option; Typhoon Champi is approaching Taiwan; Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang set a debate date; Panasonic recalls washing machines; 海灣開發 faces allegations of asset stripping; and Kenshi Yonezu will hold concerts.
Facts
健保署 is allowing the public to apply online through the internet banking services of 10 financial institutions for an “automatic health insurance premium payment by scheduled transfer” service.
Typhoon Champi, this year’s 29th typhoon, is forecast to be closest to Taiwan from the 22nd to the 24th.
Panasonic announced a recall in Japan and Taiwan of more than 640,000 washer-dryer units, with about 18,000 affected in Taiwan.
Listed construction firm 海灣國際開發 is suspected of a nearly NT$400 million asset-stripping scheme, and its chairman has been referred to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office.
Japanese singer Kenshi Yonezu announced he will perform 兩 consecutive shows at Taipei Dome on Dec. 26 and 27.
Lee Chi-tse’s view: Is Taiwan a burden or a hub? Unpacking a debate in Washington
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Washington think tank published opposing arguments by Kavanagh and Sbolik on whether the United States should send troops to defend Taiwan, revealing policy divisions amid U.S.-China negotiations and supply-chain restructuring.
Facts
Kavanagh, director of military analysis at the Washington think tank 國防重點, argues that the United States should explicitly rule out sending troops to defend Taiwan to reduce the likelihood of a direct U.S.-China conflict.
Original哈德遜研究所資深研究員索博利克提出相反主張，認為台灣關係美國能否維持東亞權力平衡。
The 二○二五 National Security Strategy stresses preventing other major powers from dominating key regions and lists deterring conflict in the Taiwan Strait as a priority.
Reuters reported that about $14 billion in new arms sales is still awaiting approval, linking the delay to efforts to maintain relations with China and a trade truce with Trump.
The 美國半導體產業協會 and 波士頓顧問公司 forecast that the U.S. share of global advanced logic production capacity at below 十 nanometers will rise to 二十八 percent by 二○三二.
The same report forecasts that the U.S. share of total global wafer fabrication capacity will be 十四 percent in 二○三二.
Lee Yun-yang’s view: Beware of breaking the law! Legal risks drone makers should consider, from government procurement to fundraising
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
錦明實業’s general manager was detained on suspicion of violating the Drone Act, highlighting legal risks in non-China supply chains. The article analyzes relevant court rulings and explains rules governing investment from Hong Kong and Macau, recommending that companies strengthen supply-chain management.
Facts
A court recently ordered the general manager of listed company 錦明實業 detained and denied visitors on suspicion of including banned China-made chips and lenses in a military drone procurement bid and submitting false certificates of origin.
Mainland Chinese manufacturers account for more than 七成 of the global civilian drone market.
In a Navy Fleet Command generator procurement case, the winning bidder was found guilty of joint fraud and using forged private documents after using a China-made engine and submitting false documentation.
The Drone Act guidelines refer to “陸、港、澳” collectively as “mainland areas,” and allow agencies to restrict companies from 陸、港、澳 from participating in specific procurement cases in tender documents.
Taiwan’s investment laws do not classify Hong Kong and Macau companies as mainland Chinese investors. Under Article 31 of the Act Governing Relations with Hong Kong and Macau, foreign investment laws and regulations generally apply to investors from Hong Kong and Macau investing in Taiwan.
With the Drone Act formally passed in 2026, the coming years will be an important period for the development of Taiwan’s drone industry.
When reviewing investment cases, the competent authority may still classify a Hong Kong or Macau company as mainland Chinese-funded if it finds that the company is actually controlled by mainland Chinese investors.
Chen Yi-min’s view: Don’t let elections undermine expertise
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chen Yi-min criticized Shen Po-yang for conflating medicines with drugs and advocating drug legalization. Citing the history of MDMA and methadone therapy, Chen emphasized the importance of public health expertise, saying Taiwan’s harm reduction program is an HIV prevention measure under medical supervision, not an attempt to legitimize drugs.
Facts
Shen Po-yang, a DPP legislator-at-large, argues that because both medicines and drugs are called DRUG in English, drugs should be legalized.
The Oxford Dictionary lists three meanings for ecstasy, including the illegal drug MDMA.
MDMA was first successfully synthesized in 1912 by Anton Köllisch, a chemist at German pharmaceutical company Merck.
Methadone is a prescription drug that patients must take under supervision at designated medical institutions and may not take home.
In 2005, the number of newly reported HIV cases in Taiwan surged to 3,378, of whom 72% were infected through sharing needles for injecting drugs.
The Executive Yuan formally approved a pilot HIV harm reduction program for people with drug addiction in June 2005.
The Taiwan Harm Reduction Association was established in 2006, with Chen Yi-min as its first chairperson.
Explainer》Fish can be nutritious, but the type matters! What’s the difference between tuna, swordfish and shark? A look at how much pregnant women and young children can eat each week
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The FDA and Health Promotion Administration under the Ministry of Health and Welfare issued fish consumption guidelines for pregnant women, women of childbearing age and children, setting intake levels to balance Omega-3 nutrition with the risk of methylmercury exposure.
Facts
The Ministry of Health and Welfare’s FDA recommends that pregnant women and women of childbearing age eat 7 to 9 servings of fish per week, with each serving defined as 35 grams.
Shark, swordfish and bigeye tuna are listed by the U.S. FDA and EPA as fish with higher methylmercury levels that are best avoided.
Children aged 1 to 6 who eat large fish should consume no more than 1 serving per month, or 35 grams.
The Health Promotion Administration recommends eating 1 to 2 servings of oily fish such as herring, mackerel and salmon each week to help meet the daily average target of at least 200 milligrams of DHA.
Methylmercury accumulates through the food chain, and large predatory fish may contain higher concentrations, posing risks to the nervous systems of fetuses and young children.
Wang Chih-hsiung’s view: The Overseas Community Affairs Council’s wordless book
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The Overseas Community Affairs Council submitted a blank report to the Legislative Yuan, drawing fierce criticism from professor Wang Chih-hsiung, who called it a wordless book and an example of administrative dereliction. He questioned the justification for its budget and its attitude toward the legislature.
Facts
The written report submitted by the Overseas Community Affairs Council to the Legislative Yuan’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee was almost entirely blank.
Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching resigned after being accused of using public office for personal gain.
The Overseas Community Affairs Council’s budget plan for next year is set to increase from NT$2.6 billion to NT$3.6 billion.
Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung remains in his post, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is verifying the allegations.
The author, Wang Chih-hsiung, is a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago in the US.
Hsia Chen’s column: Shen Po-yang, not Shen Po-yang—not an ordinary god
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The column analyzes Shen Po-yang’s backing from Hsieh Chin-ho, Lee An-ni and others, noting that his image has shifted from radical to moderate, while his substance remains influenced by populism and divisive rhetoric.
Facts
Original財訊董事長謝金河肯定沈伯洋是近二十年來最出色的政治新秀。
Lee An-ni published a lengthy article backing Shen Po-yang, saying she sees the shadow of her father, Lee Teng-hui, in him.
Shen Po-yang once said during the mass recall campaign that Taiwan would be finished if the recall failed.
Opinion submission: Huang Hsin-chieh accused the Kuomintang of having two “vases,” while Lai Ching-te’s “presidential toilet” has 四 vases
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Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu warned in his National Day speech that Lai Ching-te should not let Taiwan become a sham democracy, saying the four branches of government had become vases. The article revisits Huang Hsin-chieh’s 1978 vase metaphor, criticizes constitutional amendments by Chiang and Lee for creating constitutional imbalance, and calls for a new constitutional compact.
Facts
Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu made 三 wishes in his National Day speech, urging President Lai Ching-te to resolve the confrontation between the ruling and opposition camps and between the two branches.
On Dec. 5, 1978, Huang Hsin-chieh held a public forum at Zhongshan Hall in Taipei, openly mocking the Chinese Youth Party and the Chinese Democratic Socialist Party as “vases in a toilet.”
Under the current constitutional system, the premier can be appointed without the legislature’s consent, and there have been cases in which the premier did not countersign or implement bills and resolutions passed by the Legislative Yuan, the highest representative political institution.
Lee Teng-hui’s constitutional amendments further stripped the Legislative Yuan of its power to consent to the appointment of the premier, effectively reducing the Executive Yuan to a presidential appendage.
Huang Hsin-chieh once highlighted the problems of authoritarian politics in 1978. When someone suggested suing him for defamation, Youth Party Chairman Li Huang joked that a vase could sue over what.
Xiao Zhan’s《藏海傳》only ranks 10th! The best 10 costume political intrigue dramas from the past 3 years: the top-ranked show rates higher than《太平年》, with a plot twist for the ages
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This article compiles 10 highly rated costume political intrigue dramas that aired in the past 3 years, ranked by their Douban scores. The top-ranked show leads with an 8.8 rating. The list includes popular titles such as《太平年》and《藏海傳》, and analyzes each drama’s plot and audience response.
Facts
With a 7.1 rating,《藏海傳》ranks 10th on the list of costume political intrigue dramas from the past 3 years.
《太平年》scored 8.7 but could manage only second place on the list.
The top-ranked show claimed first place with a score of 8.8.
《花開錦繡》stars Ding Yuxi and Deng Enxi and has a Douban rating of 7.2.
《暗河傳》stars Gong Jun and Peng Xiaoran and has a Douban rating of 7.3.
《成何體統》stars Wang Churan and Cheng Lei and has a Douban rating of 7.3.
《慶餘年第二季》stars Zhang Ruoyun and Li Qin and has a Douban rating of 7.3.
The Story of Pearl Girl stars Zhang Wanyi and Wang Churan and has a Douban rating of 7.7.
Opinion: Research is not a presidential showcase of achievements, and the Nobel Prize is no political KPI
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This article criticizes President Lai Ching-te’s “333 Nobel Plan” and “Taiwan Bridges Program” as political KPIs, noting that experts at 中研院 say basic research cannot be generated through KPIs. It questions whether much of the NT$2 billion budget will go toward vanity projects while the deterioration of research conditions at the grassroots level is ignored.
Facts
President Lai Ching-te announced the launch of the “333 Nobel Plan,” which aims for 三 Nobel laureates to emerge within 三十 years.
教育部 allocated NT$2 billion in special-budget funding, nominally to support basic research.
中研院 President James Liao said genuine scientific breakthroughs come from scholars’ commitment to original questions, not from following a proposal through a prescribed process.
政大 budgeted more than NT$4.08 million to invite Prof. Joel Mokyr, including NT$2.56 million in speaker fees.
Chang Ching-wen column: Taiwan’s food-delivery acquisition reveals global capital restructuring; Grab’s shareholders have deep connections
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In 2026, Grab acquired foodpanda’s Taiwan operations for US$600 million, far below the US$950 million offer Uber made in 2024 that was rejected. The deal reveals a global asset restructuring by parent company Delivery Hero to optimize its capital structure, as well as a complex ownership structure backed by international investors, including Uber, behind Grab.
Facts
In 2024, Uber offered US$950 million to acquire foodpanda’s Taiwan operations, but the offer was rejected by 公平會.
In March 2026, Grab acquired foodpanda’s Taiwan operations for US$600 million, about 37% below Uber’s 2024 offer.
foodpanda’s German parent company, Delivery Hero, announced in April 2025 that foodpanda would exit the Thai market.
foodpanda Taiwan recorded US$1.8 billion in gross merchandise value in 2025, and its adjusted EBITDA turned positive.
Huang Chieh-cheng’s view: November, a critical moment for international affairs and the Taiwan Strait
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Huang Chieh-cheng, an associate professor at Tamkang University, analyzes four elections and summits involving Israel, the United States, China and Taiwan in November. He warns Taiwan against misreading U.S.-China relations and stresses the need to safeguard the fairness of democratic elections amid great-power rivalry.
Facts
Four key political events are set to take place in November, in this order: Israel’s parliamentary election, the U.S. midterm elections, the APEC leaders’ summit in Shenzhen and Taiwan’s local elections.
Author Huang Chieh-cheng believes that Taiwan’s understanding of the current situation as “the deeper the U.S.-China confrontation, the safer we are” is detached from reality.
The outcome of Israel’s parliamentary election could change Washington’s costs and room for maneuver in dealing with the Middle East, thereby affecting issues directly related to Taiwan’s security, such as energy prices and shipping risks.
The U.S. president retains substantial control over diplomatic and trade negotiations; congressional support alone cannot offset policy changes by the executive branch.
The APEC summit in Shenzhen is only 10 days before Taiwan’s local elections, making diplomatic signals vulnerable to being reduced to campaign slogans or manipulated by political parties.
Liao Yuan-hao’s view: The evils of fraternities, and the difficulty of abolishing them
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Liao Yuan-hao analyzes the controversy over fraternities at AU, noting that students dislike their culture but still desire the support of a community. In 2022, most voters opposed keeping them on campus, but the university refused to abolish them, citing donations and liability concerns, and argued that reform would be ineffective.
Facts
In 2020, participation in fraternities and sororities at American University plunged by more than 40%.
In the 2022 AU referendum on abolishing fraternities, 46% of students opposed keeping them on campus.
73% of students believe there should be alternative social opportunities beyond fraternities.
Fraternity members are 3 times as likely as male students who are not members to commit sexual assault.
The university rejected the request for abolition, arguing that student organizations cannot abolish other organizations.
Opinion: Weng Hsiao-ling is not crazy! A referendum to overturn Constitutional Court rulings would be a timely way for the people to check controversial rulings
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Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling proposed legislation to establish a mechanism for referendums to overturn Constitutional Court rulings, sparking controversy. Citing divorce and death penalty rulings, the article criticizes judicial practice for infringing on the rights of vulnerable groups and argues for stronger democratic oversight.
Facts
Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling proposed amendments to the Referendum Act to establish a mechanism allowing the public to overturn Constitutional Court rulings through a referendum.
Citing the reasoning of Judgment No. 8, the New Taipei District Court interpreted “killing multiple people” as requiring 三 or more victims, and sentenced Hsieh Wen-hsiung to life imprisonment.
In its fourth retrial, the Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch changed the sentence in the case involving the murder of a retired female teacher to life imprisonment, reasoning that the crime was random, spontaneous and unplanned.
What else can Taiwan do? From “all in the same boat” to irreplaceable national capabilities
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An author from 漢翔航空 urges Taiwan to build a “city on a mountaintop” narrative, demonstrating its irreplaceable strategic value in global supply chains and security frameworks by strengthening technological resilience, defense self-reliance and international cooperation.
Facts
The article says Taiwan’s national narrative should shift from proving it deserves to survive to proving that the world needs it.
The author suggests that Taiwan should build on its semiconductor success to develop national-level technological resilience.
Taiwan’s defense industry should enter the international arena of unmanned systems and artificial intelligence.
If Taiwan builds a non-red supply chain, it can become a key partner in developing unmanned systems for democratic countries.
True defense self-reliance means having the ability to solve problems together with allies.
Opinion: Xin Nan Xiang—A review of the DPP’s New Southbound Policy: Education
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The Taiwan Solidarity Union strongly criticized the DPP’s New Southbound education policy, saying that for 10 years it had prioritized quantity over quality, leaving the higher education system dependent on Southeast Asian students. The article said large amounts of public funds had been invested but poorly implemented, while international students had become cheap labor and faced serious human rights and management problems.
Facts
The total amount budgeted for the New Southbound Talent Development Program from 106 to 113 was about NT$11.734 billion.
The Ministry of Education received about NT$10.444 billion in funding under the New Southbound Talent Development Program.
The total number of Vietnamese students in Taiwan in academic year 114 reached 52,974.
Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia account for about 80% of international students from New Southbound countries.
The overall execution rate of the New Southbound Talent Development Program remained below 70% in each year from 107 to 111.
Opinion: The final mile to net zero and carbon reduction—when parking spaces start charging, fire services must also take a step forward
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In response to fire risks posed by electric vehicle charging, the author argues that fire services governance should shift from emergency response after an incident to prevention beforehand, establishing a complete governance chain from early warning to learning. The author also recommends starting by testing early anomaly detection technology at large public facilities.
Facts
In August this year, electric vehicles were reported smoking and catching fire while charging at parking lots beneath Taipei’s Xinsheng and Jianguo elevated roads.
Singapore’s Civil Defence Force explicitly set out in Transformation 2030 a gradual shift from a model centered on incident response to proactive risk detection and monitoring.
The UK lists thermal monitoring cameras as one of the tools that can help detect anomalies early.
Some public parking lots have installed thermal imaging equipment to continuously monitor vehicle or parking-space temperatures, notifying management in real time when temperatures rise abnormally.
The governance chain proposed by the author can be summarized as: early warning—confirmation—isolation—intervention—emergency response—investigation—learning.
Opinion: Lai Ching-te says peace cannot rely on wishes alone—but what about America’s commitments?
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This article reflects on President Lai Ching-te’s National Day address, which emphasized national defense and deterring war. Drawing on international developments, including the Trump administration’s diesel deal with Russia, it notes that major powers’ interests can change with circumstances. The article urges Taiwan to recognize the uncertainty of international politics and not treat U.S. security commitments as a permanent insurance policy. Instead, it says Taiwan should reduce the risk of conflict through diplomacy and crisis management, and prepare for potential policy shifts.
Facts
In his National Day address, President Lai Ching-te stressed that peace cannot rely on wishes alone and said increased defense investment was intended to deter war.
According to foreign media reports cited by the United Daily News, the Trump administration reached a diesel deal with Russia and temporarily eased some energy sanctions.
The report said the United States may use the suspension of intelligence sharing as leverage to pressure Ukraine to change its military actions.
Taiwan is located on the First Island Chain and is tied to the U.S.-Japan security framework, Indo-Pacific military deployments and the global semiconductor supply chain.
The author works in asset management and wrote this opinion piece analyzing Taiwan Strait security and the realities of international politics.
The Chinese students left Shanghai in April nineteen twenty-one, arrived in Moscow on July 9, and enrolled a month later.
To protect the students’ safety, the university gave the vast majority of Chinese students Western aliases based on Russian, Ukrainian or Jewish names.
Peng Shuzhi’s alias was Ivan Petrov, Luo Yinong’s was Bukharov, and Jiang Guangci’s was Utkin.
Ren Peiguo (Ren Bishi) changed his Chinese name to Ren Bishi and once changed his alias from Belinsky to Brinsky.
In early April nineteen twenty-three, 12 young Chinese people from France arrived in Moscow via Berlin, including Zhao Shiyan, the brothers Chen Yannian and Chen Qiaonian, and Wang Ruofei.
Deng Xiaoping registered at the university on January 17, nineteen twenty-six, and was given the alias Krezov (Krezov).
The Vietnamese Nguyễn Ái Quốc, later known as Ho Chi Minh, also studied at the Communist University of the Toilers of the East under the alias Litvinov.
4 women in the 2026 local elections! One has Lu Hsiu-yen’s backing, another is taking on the county magistrate’s race after serving as speaker: A look at their political backgrounds
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As the 2026 local elections enter their final countdown, 4 women candidates are making bids for city and county leadership, moving up from lower-level offices. They include Wu Pin-rui, who has the KMT’s support and backing from female figures in the blue camp; the DPP’s Chen Pin-an; and KMT candidates Yu Shu-chen and Wu Hsiu-hua. Their campaigns highlight the political influence and policy platforms of women in local elections.
Facts
Independent Chiayi County Magistrate candidate Wu Pin-rui has received cross-county support from Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen and Chiayi City Mayor Huang Min-hui.
During her tenure, Wu Pin-rui used revenue-raising and spending cuts to repay about NT$80 million in debt and raised the Double Ninth Festival senior citizens’ payment from NT$200 to NT$2,000.
The KMT’s Chiayi County chapter decided to adopt a “grand opposition alliance” approach and give way to independent incumbent Puzi Mayor Wu Pin-rui in the Chiayi County magistrate race.
DPP Miaoli County Magistrate candidate Chen Pin-an previously sought approval from the Executive Yuan for a NT$2.1 billion budget to build a critical care medical building at the Ministry of Health and Welfare Miaoli Hospital.
During her tenure, KMT Hualien County Magistrate candidate Yu Shu-chen introduced smart address plates, allowing residents to use QR codes to look up information and report local issues.
Yu Shu-chen proposed 4 major education strategies, advocating a support system for children from ages 0 to 18 that includes school lunches, after-school care and subsidies for high school and vocational school attendance.
A 68-year-old grandmother retired and began helping pick up her grandchild, going from 2 days a week to 4! Then she received a LINE message from her daughter and finally couldn’t hold back her true feelings
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久美子, a 68-year-old grandmother, found her life constrained by regularly helping her daughter take her granddaughter to and from school without pay. When her daughter suddenly asked her to change plans just before a trip, she finally voiced her frustration and set boundaries. They later reached an agreement to reduce the pickups to 2 days a week, with her daughter sharing the related costs, allowing the older woman to regain control of her retirement.
Facts
After retiring, 68-year-old 久美子 helped her 40-year-old daughter take her granddaughter to and from school. The frequency rose from 1 or 2 times a week to a regular 4 days a week, continuing for about 1 and a half years.
久美子 and her husband receive about 230,000 yen in pensions each month, have savings of about 15 million yen, and live in an apartment with the mortgage paid off.
According to a Japanese Cabinet Office survey, 61.4% of people aged 60 or older have income-earning jobs or participate in social activities.
After renegotiating, 久美子 is responsible for pickups only 2 days a week. Her daughter and son-in-law must take turns taking the child to extracurricular lessons and share the costs.
As of May 1, 2025, more than 1.57 million children were registered in Japan’s after-school childcare programs.
The fortunes of 3 Chinese zodiac signs surge in late October! Career and windfall income both take off, benefactors bring money, and savings soar before year-end
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This article analyzes the fortunes of people born in the Year of the Tiger, Rabbit and Horse in late October, saying that these 3 signs have strong prospects for both regular and windfall income. It recommends making the most of opportunities from benefactors and personal connections to reach savings goals by year-end.
Facts
In late October, 3 Chinese zodiac signs will be favored by good luck and see their fortunes surge.
People born in the Year of the Tiger will reach a key turning point in late October, with overdue payments or assets likely to be recovered successfully.
People born in the Year of the Rabbit will see their fortunes rise steadily starting in late October, making it a good time to “make money quietly.”
People born in the Year of the Horse may land a high-quality short-term partnership in late October and quickly turn it into substantial cash income.
When income rises sharply, people born in the Year of the Horse should keep spending in check and plan their savings and finances carefully.
Dell is up about 271% year to date and remains one of the stock market’s best performers this year.
Analysts said companies typically allocate only 5% of their IT budgets to AI, and only about one-quarter of AI spending goes toward hardware.
Dell shares jumped 15% on September 2 and rose another 4.9% on September 3 after results topped expectations and the company raised its full-year outlook.
SK海力士 and 三星電子 reported hefty second-quarter profits and announced a combined $40 billion share buyback plan.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 10% over the past five trading days.
The largest Korean ETF listed in the United States (EWY-US) has seen little change in its outstanding short interest this month.
Short interest in U.S. memory chip ETFs, including the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH-US) and Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM-US), is low.
The ratio of leveraged memory ETFs’ assets under management to the total market capitalization of their underlying stocks rose again in August and September.
AI wreaks havoc? Entire season of new Swedish reality show deleted; production team forced to recut it in tears
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The edited season of Swedish reality show The Challenge was deleted, apparently due to AI or human error. The backup system also failed, forcing the team to urgently recut the show before it aired.
Facts
The completed edited season of Swedish reality competition show The Challenge was deleted.
The accident occurred just weeks before the show’s premiere.
Sources revealed that the incident involved an AI agent with access to the production server.
Broadcaster TV4, which commissioned the show, said the investigation pointed to human factors rather than AI.
The failure of the backup system made it impossible to restore the edited footage.
The original footage was not deleted, so the team can edit it again.
Not just betting on AI chips: Bolt Graphics targets scientific computing and professional graphics, plans to raise $100 million at a valuation of up to $700 million
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Chip-design startup Bolt Graphics is actively seeking to raise about $100 million at a target valuation of $700 million. It aims to develop non-AI graphics processors for scientific computing and professional graphics, setting itself apart from 輝達 and 超微.
Facts
Bolt Graphics is seeking to raise about $100 million at a target valuation of about $700 million.
Bolt Graphics plans to focus on non-AI applications, including high-precision computing for supercomputers, scientific simulations, professional graphics and video game graphics processing.
Bolt Graphics completed the first round of testing for its Zeus GPU architecture this week.
One of the core applications of the Zeus GPU architecture is FP64 double-precision floating-point computing for demanding tasks requiring high precision and complex calculations.
Bolt Graphics has spent about 6 years developing chips and hardware and plans to use TSMC’s process to manufacture its final chips.
According to Crunchbase data, investors put about $10.7 billion into semiconductor startups in the first 5 months of 2026.
Bolt Graphics CEO Darwesh Singh said fundraising was “actively underway.”
1 trillion wiped out in two months! 長鑫科技’s market value falls below 3 trillion yuan, ceding A-share crown to ICBC
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長鑫科技’s market value fell below 3 trillion yuan, ceding the A-share crown to ICBC. Despite continued technological advances, its share price and market value have given up substantial gains amid concerns over global AI investment.
Facts
長鑫科技 shares closed at 43.59 yuan apiece on Thursday, with its total market value falling below 3 trillion yuan.
From Aug. 17 to Oct. 14, 長鑫科技 shares fell a cumulative 25.57%, wiping 1.07 trillion yuan off its market value.
長鑫科技 announced mass production of its latest-generation low-power memory, LPDDR6, at the end of August.
長鑫存儲 announced mass production of its fifth-generation DRAM technology platform, G5, at the World Manufacturing Convention.
長鑫科技 President Cao Kanyu said the company expects to launch a new-generation DDR5 RDIMM product using a 4F² architecture by the end of the year.
From Oct. 1 to 14, shares of 三星電子, SK海力士 and 美光 fell a cumulative 13.59%, 20.1% and 14.16%, respectively.
According to Counterpoint data, 長鑫’s global DRAM market share was 7% in Q2 this year, ranking fourth.
輝達, AMD and Dell extend losses: Why are AI-related stocks plunging?
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AI-related stocks including 輝達, AMD and Dell continued to fall on Thursday, as the world’s 20 largest AI and semiconductor stocks by market value shed more than $1 trillion combined. The market is concerned that higher interest rates will raise financing costs and that memory chips will be oversupplied, but 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said CoreWeave’s cost of capital is declining, easing some concerns.
Facts
So far this week, the world’s 20 largest AI and semiconductor stocks by market value have shed more than $1 trillion in combined market capitalization.
輝達 (NVDA-US) fell 1.84%, 超微 (AMD-US) fell 1.5%, 英特爾 (INTC-US) dropped about 2.8%, and 戴爾科技 (DELL-US) plunged 6.8%.
South Korean chip giant SK海力士 plunged more than 10%, while 三星電子 fell 8.73%.
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said 輝達 does not need to provide financial guarantees for CoreWeave, noting that its cost of capital is actually declining.
中國長鑫存儲 said it had made a breakthrough in a new architecture that can increase memory density by storing more data in less space.
博通 CEO Hock Tan warned that difficulties securing funding could pose a greater challenge to AI expansion than chip or power shortages.
Japanese technology investment giant 軟銀集團 plunged 7.9%, while semiconductor testing equipment maker 愛德萬測試 tumbled nearly 14%.
No longer chasing only AI, 華爾街 embraces Buffett-style “boring investments” again
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Investment sentiment on 華爾街 is shifting, with money moving away from chasing AI momentum and toward earnings quality. 高盛 data show strong performance by the quality factor, with a strategy of going long quality and short momentum delivering significant gains. Against a backdrop of cooling earnings expectations and high interest rates, Buffett-style conservative investing is back in favor.
Facts
高盛’s industry- and factor-neutral quality paired index (GSP1QUAL) rose a cumulative 20% over the past three months, reaching a 12-month high.
A hedged portfolio going long quality and short momentum has risen a cumulative 55% since 2026.
Related stocks representing “quality kings” rose 5% over the past five trading days.
The market’s criteria for valuing companies are changing: investors are no longer chasing only growth rates and are increasingly willing to pay for earnings quality.
Record earnings for 6 straight quarters, yet shares fall! 台積電 ADR drops nearly 2% as competition for AI capacity heats up
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台積電 posted record third-quarter profits for the 6th consecutive quarter, but its ADR fell under selling pressure. The battle for AI capacity is intensifying. C.C. Wei said demand was extremely strong, and the company continues to assess expansion plans in Texas and Arizona.
Facts
台積電’s third-quarter net income attributable to the parent company was NT$763.06 billion, up 68.7% year over year.
台積電 forecast a midpoint of $53.3 billion for fourth-quarter revenue, above market expectations.
台積電 maintained its 2026 capital expenditure budget of $60 billion to $64 billion.
台積電’s total investment commitment in Arizona has risen to $265 billion.
台積電’s annual capacity in 2025 exceeded 17 million 12-inch-equivalent wafers.
台積電’s top 10 customers accounted for 78% of its net revenue in 2025.
台積電 and 阿里巴巴 among those included as Cboe plans to extend options trading hours on 10/19
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Cboe Global Markets announced that its exchanges will extend trading hours for options on selected stocks and ETFs starting 10/19. The offerings include options on 台積電 ADR, 阿里巴巴 and the Magnificent Seven, with new brief premarket and after-hours sessions allowing investors to adjust their positions.
Facts
Cboe Options Exchange plans to add a premarket trading session for options on selected stocks and ETFs starting next Monday (the 19th).
The new premarket trading session will run from 7:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. Eastern Time.
After regular trading ends, options on selected stocks can continue trading until 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
Options on 台積電 ADR, 阿里巴巴 and the Magnificent Seven are all included in the extended trading hours.
A major bull market is brewing in U.S. stocks: hedge fund heavyweight names the “S&P 493” as the next market leader
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Hayes, founder of hedge fund Great Hill Capital, expects the S&P 500 to enter a bull market led by stocks outside the Magnificent Seven, and favors names such as 阿里巴巴. He believes the rally in memory stocks is over.
Facts
Hayes, founder of hedge fund Great Hill Capital, expects a strong bull market to emerge beneath the surface of the S&P 500 over the next six months.
Hayes said the rally will be driven by the 493 S&P 500 constituents outside the Magnificent Seven.
Hayes believes the commodity-driven rally in memory stocks is over, because expansion and competition periodically wipe out profits in the semiconductor and memory markets.
Hayes is extremely bullish on 阿里巴巴, saying it holds stakes in nearly every AI startup in Asia.
Hayes believes 10-year U.S. Treasuries offer an attractive risk-free yield of 5.30%, compared with the stock market's uncertain 5% yield.
Companies mentioned：Great Hill Capital、OpenAI、Anthropic、Mistral AI、阿里巴巴、通義千問、Qwen、Meta、Llama、Comstock Resources、月之暗面、Moonshot、Crown Castle、GXO
〈After-Hours Energy〉U.S. weighs easing shadow fleet sanctions; inventories plunge 8.6 million barrels; WTI rises more than 3%, Brent slips
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The U.S. is considering easing sanctions on the shadow fleet to lower shipping costs, while the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to push up risk premiums. WTI rose more than 3% after inventories fell by 8.6 million barrels, while Brent edged lower. The IEA and other countries are accelerating oil releases to stabilize the market.
Facts
Brent crude edged lower at Thursday's close, settling at $105.92 a barrel.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 3.03% to settle at $97.97 a barrel.
U.S. commercial crude inventories fell by 8.6 million barrels to 415.6 million barrels.
The U.S. government is weighing easing restrictions on some tankers that have transported sanctioned oil, aiming to ease a surge in global tanker shipping costs.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed to release more than 20 million barrels of diesel as soon as possible.
Musk accuses memory chipmakers of "price gouging"; Korean engineer hits back, saying 特斯拉's terms are "harsh" as it also poaches talent from 三星
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Musk's criticism of memory suppliers' pricing sparked controversy, with South Korean engineers firing back and accusing 特斯拉 of imposing harsh terms on 三星 and poaching its employees. 台積電 confirmed talks on cooperation with Terafab, but insisted on retaining control.
Facts
Musk praised 美光's future memory chip pricing as reasonable and criticized other suppliers for charging too much.
South Korean engineers accused 特斯拉 of demanding steep price cuts from 三星 and seeking internal foundry information during negotiations to manufacture its AI5 and AI6 chips.
台積電 Chairman C.C. Wei confirmed that the company is in talks on cooperation with the Terafab project team led by Musk.
台積電 stressed that, regardless of the capital structure, it must have full operational control of the foundry.
特斯拉's AI5 chip is expected to deliver computing performance of 2,000 to 2,500 trillion operations per second.
The Terafab project plans an initial investment of $16.8 billion to build a semiconductor campus in Grimes County, Texas.
Musk's Terafab project has poached a large number of employees from 三星's Taylor, Texas, plant.
Anthropic posted third-quarter revenue of $16.8 billion, but traders are concerned whether its growth is fast enough to justify the strong rally in chip stocks.
Companies mentioned：輝達、CoreWeave、希捷科技、威騰電子、SK 海力士、特斯拉、Anthropic、Meta、蘋果、Alphabet、微軟、亞馬遜、AMD、博通、應用材料、高通、美光、SanDisk、台積電、日月光、聯電、中華電信、SpaceX、戴爾科技、慧與科技、NetApp、Bloom Energy、GE Vernova、星座能源、巴克萊、Evercore、MAI Capital Management、Crossbridge Capital、國際貨幣基金(IMF)
〈New York FX〉Dollar falls as bond rebound eases inflation data shock
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The dollar retreated from an 18-month high on Thursday as investors focused on an AI-related bond selloff and cautious remarks from Federal Reserve officials, lowering expectations for an October rate hike. Despite strong U.S. inflation and consumer data, rising Treasury prices pushed the dollar index down 0.45% to 101.99. The euro and pound rebounded, while the market saw the odds of rates remaining unchanged in October rise to 73%.
Facts
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.45% to 101.99 on Thursday.
U.S. producer prices (PPI) rose at their fastest pace in 4 and a half years in September.
Markets put the odds of the Federal Reserve leaving rates unchanged at its October meeting at 73%.
The euro rose 0.56% to $1.1218.
The U.K. economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in August.
Australian employment unexpectedly declined in September.
【Yuan Zhifeng Column】Hang Seng TECH Index Hits More Than 2-Year Low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Hong Kong stocks broadly fell on Thursday, with the Hang Seng Index closing down 1.0% and the Hang Seng Tech Index posting a more than 2-year low. Technology and semiconductor stocks led losses, while online healthcare and beer stocks gained against the trend. On the macro front, U.S. September PPI came in above expectations, pointing to continued inflationary pressure. Among individual stocks, 理想汽車 plans to issue panda bonds, while 招金礦業 reported lower profit for the first 3 quarters.
Facts
The Hang Seng Tech Index closed at 4,061 on Thursday, a more than 2-year low.
聯想 (992) fell more than 14%, the biggest decline among blue chips.
理想汽車 plans to issue 2 billion yuan worth of panda bonds.
招金礦業's net profit attributable to shareholders fell 7.0% year over year in the first 3 quarters.
U.S. final demand PPI rose 6.3% year over year in September, above expectations of 5.3%.
Original阿里健康(241)漲近3%，為升幅最大藍籌。
Southbound Stock Connect investors recorded net sales of about 5.1 billion yuan on Thursday.
Anthropic's custom application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) project could generate $40 billion to $80 billion in revenue if advanced packaging is included.
Ibiden's average EMIB-T substrate yield is about 50% to 60%, compared with about 20% to 30% for 欣興.
Google's Humufish TPU v9 and Icefish TPU v10 projects could generate about $12 billion to $15 billion in revenue for Intel's EMIB-T technology.
〈Taiwan Stocks: Pre-Market News〉台積電 raises full-year U.S. dollar revenue growth forecast to 44%; foreign investors dump a record NT$302.5 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
台積電 raised its full-year revenue forecast at its earnings call, but Taiwan stocks plunged to a record foreign-investor net selloff amid U.S. CPI and AI financing risks. 國泰金 and 富邦金 reported strong profits, while 台達電 warned of power supply challenges.
Facts
台積電 reported third-quarter earnings per share of NT$29.43, a quarterly record.
台積電 forecasts fourth-quarter U.S. dollar revenue will rise 14% quarter over quarter.
Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$302.555 billion in a single day, a record.
Taiwan stocks plunged 1,655.96 points, or 3.41%, to close at 46,969.87.
國泰金控 reported after-tax net profit of NT$105.36 billion for the first 9 months, with EPS of NT$6.94.
Philadelphia Semiconductor Index market value plunges by more than $1 trillion; leveraged ETFs draw more than $430 million in 3 trading days, with this week's total set to be the highest since early September
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index's decline shrank its market value, but VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and the 3x leveraged ETF (SOXL) attracted heavy inflows against the trend, reflecting retail investors' buy-the-dip strategy.
Facts
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) attracted more than $430 million in inflows over the past 3 trading days.
Direxion Daily Semiconductor 3x Bull ETF (SOXL) has lost nearly 21% of its market value this week.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has fallen 12% over the past 6 trading days.
The market capitalization of its constituent stocks has shrunk by about $1 trillion。
SMH is up 57% and SOXL has surged 163% so far this year。
Lawyer credentials questioned，White House press secretary Zakaria admits she did not pass bar exam
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The lawyer credentials of new White House press secretary Zakaria have come under scrutiny。 She admitted she did not pass the California bar exam，and clarified that her earlier answer that she had “passed the exam in China” resulted from mishearing the question。 Media reports say she has no license to practice in any U.S. state or in Washington，D.C.，but emphasize that her law degree is sufficient for her White House role。
歐盟 summit focuses on trade imbalance with China，Council president calls for fair competition for European companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Leaders of 歐盟 gathered in Brussels for a summit focused on the trade imbalance with 中國。 Council President Costa called for fair competition for European companies，while Commission President von der Leyen outlined preliminary results from trade talks with China and sought member states’ support to protect the 歐盟 market。
Facts
Reaching about 360 billion euros a year
Cuts could amount to more than half of the current level
20261016 Good Morning World》Micron opens new plant，President Lai：The more the world needs AI，the more it needs a trustworthy Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Micron opened a new plant，and President Lai stressed Taiwan’s importance in the AI era。 台積電 reported record Q3 revenue and raised its targets，and is considering expanding production in Texas。 U.S. and Asian stocks fell on inflation data，while Taiwan stocks plunged。 中油 is planning to purchase natural gas from Alaska。
Facts
About $19.225 billion
Up 119.04% year over year
About $9.449 billion
About $66.567 billion
Up 104.13% year over year
Reached $46.72 billion
Operating target of $44.6 billion to $45.8 billion
Volvo expands partnership with 輝達，plans to introduce next-generation self-driving technology before 2030
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Swedish automaker Volvo announced an expanded partnership with 輝達 to combine their technologies in developing a next-generation autonomous driving system。 The system is expected to be introduced in vehicles before 2030，with safety as the top priority。
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo spreads to 8th province，adding to challenges in containing the disease
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to North Ubangi，the 8th affected province，adding to the challenges of containing the disease。 More than 9,000 cases have been confirmed and 4,000 people have died，and the outbreak has also reached Kenya。
Facts
The 8th province affected by this Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak
Two Romanian merchant ships hit by drones and catch fire in Black Sea，7 missing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Two merchant ships off Romania’s Black Sea coast were hit by drones and caught fire，leaving 7 crew members missing and raising concerns about the safety of a key Ukrainian shipping route。 NATO sources said the drones came from Russia。
Facts
Two chemical tankers
A total of 12 crew members were aboard
Another 5 crew members were rescued
13 nautical miles southeast of the Sulina Canal
1 nautical mile outside Romanian territorial waters
Google launches AI news initiative，with more than 400 media outlets including CNN licensing content
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Google launched an AI news initiative that has attracted more than 400 publishers，including CNN，金融時報 and Axios。 They are licensing content for use by generative AI and exploring ways to increase audience engagement。
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More than 400
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Companies mentioned：Google、天空之舞、Skydance、CNN、金融時報、Axios、路透社、華盛頓郵報、The Washington Post、派拉蒙天舞、Paramount Skydance、華納兄弟探索公司、Warner Bros Discovery、中央社
Investors shift to stocks beyond AI，Dow Jones closes up more than 500 points
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up more than 500 points as investors shifted to stocks outside AI and digested inflation data。 The Nasdaq and S&P 500 edged higher，while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell。
[Up to 100a] Boosting doctors’ quality of life! Fall food and travel feature
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
A feature for busy doctors bringing together the latest information on fall dining, fashion and travel, as well as new rice to seek out through hometown tax donations, smartwatches that track sleep, mountain resorts and Christmas cakes.