Su Chiao-hui canvasses night markets, previews joint appearance with Vice President Hsiao in Xinzhuang on the 18th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Su Chiao-hui, the Democratic Progressive Party’s New Taipei mayoral candidate, canvassed for votes at night markets in Sanxia and Xinzhuang, and announced that Hsiao Bi-khim will attend the opening of the joint campaign headquarters in southern Xinzhuang on the 18th.
Facts
Joint campaign headquarters in southern Xinzhuang to open on the 18th
Thanks supporters for their enthusiastic backing, with more than ten thousand local residents turning out
British man uses ChatGPT for legal advice, resolves lawsuit over more than 3 years of parking fines totaling over ten thousand dollars
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
British man Goro was fined over a problem with a parking lot’s self-service payment system. After 3 years of appeals, he relied mainly on ChatGPT for legal advice and succeeded in having the fine and lawsuit withdrawn.
Facts
Initially faced fines totaling more than NT$4,000
After 3 years of appeals
Received a 100-pound fine notice (about NT$4,300)
Paid 16 minutes after entering the parking lot
Was asked to pay accumulated fines of 170 pounds (about NT$7,300)
Another 1 and a half years passed
Smart Parking once offered to reduce the fine to 60 pounds
His fines would accumulate to about 300 pounds (about NT$13,000)
Zelenskyy meets Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar, opening a path to normalizing ties between the 2 countries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar held their first bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the EU leaders’ summit in Brussels. They agreed to work toward normalizing relations. Magyar expressed support for Ukraine and offered help with a ceasefire, while Zelenskyy thanked Hungary for backing Ukraine’s bid to join the EU.
Person enters 台鐵 tracks between Douliu and Dounan and is struck; single-track operation temporarily in effect
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A person entered the eastbound main track between Douliu and Dounan on 台鐵 at 8:33 p.m. tonight and was struck by a local train, temporarily forcing single-track operation. Train service has returned to normal after railway police and 119 were notified and responded.
Zelenskyy urges EU to provide an additional 70 billion euros next year to help Ukraine continue fighting Russia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asked the EU at the leaders’ summit in Brussels to provide an additional 70 billion euros in aid next year to cover projected war costs of 155 billion euros and make up for a budget shortfall caused by Russian attacks.
Facts
The war is expected to cost 155 billion euros next year
The Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115251 produced 1 top-prize winner, who will receive NT$8 million. There were also 168 second-prize winners, 62 first-prize winners in the 3-Digit Lottery, and 3 first-prize winners in the 4-Digit Lottery.
Ko Chih-en holds campaign rally in Gangshan, backed by Lu Shiow-yen and Hou Yu-ih
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中國國民黨 Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en held a campaign rally in Gangshan, with Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen and New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih appearing in support. Ko said she would work to address issues affecting Kaohsiung’s traditional industries, transportation and environment, and hoped to become a mayor the city could be proud of. Wang Jin-pyng also attended in support, saying her educational background would help her reform Kaohsiung’s education system.
Taiwan Lottery Lotto draw No. 115097: no jackpot winner
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
There was no jackpot winner in Taiwan Lottery Lotto draw No. 115097. The winning numbers were 21, 15, 40, 49, 06 and 43, with 30 as the special number. The next draw’s jackpot is guaranteed at NT$100 million. The Mid-Autumn Festival bonus drew 7 sets of NT$1 million prizes and 337 NT$5,000 prizes.
Reports say flagship RTX 5090 graphics card is being discontinued; 輝達 executive denies it, says supply will continue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Market rumors say 輝達’s (NVIDIA) flagship RTX 5090 graphics card is about to be discontinued. Jeff Fisher, senior vice president of 輝達’s Personal Computing business, strongly rejected the rumor in an interview in Taiwan, saying the RTX 5090 is a core product and the company will continue supplying it. He added that tight supply chains are a widespread global issue.
榮科 board approves land purchase by Thai subsidiary
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
榮科’s board approved a land purchase by its Thai subsidiary, LCY Technology（Thailand）Co., Ltd. The company will make a further announcement once the seller and transaction amount are determined.
Is Zelenskyy being made Trump’s scapegoat? He smiles and does not directly respond
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After meeting EU leaders in Brussels, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy smiled and replied, “That is my response,” when asked whether Trump was making him a scapegoat. He said the Ukrainian military was attacked by 1000 drones yesterday and that Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators might arrange a meeting soon.
輝達 has launched personal computers featuring its next-generation AI chip, the RTX Spark, introducing 台積電’s CoWoS advanced packaging technology for the first time and working closely with 聯發科. Despite rising component costs, demand is heavily concentrated in high-end versions with 64GB and 128GB of memory, with Taiwan among the key markets.
梵蒂岡: Pope Leo XIV fully independent in daily activities; public appearance scheduled for 10/18
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
梵蒂岡 released post-surgery photos of Pope Leo XIV, confirming he is now fully independent in his daily activities. He is expected to make a public appearance on October 18, while preparations continue for a South America trip in November.
彭博: Fund managers fear missing Taiwan stock rally, leave jobs to manage money at private investment firms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
彭博 reported that a sharp rally in Taiwan stocks has fueled FOMO among fund managers. Strict limits on personal-account trading in Taiwan and relatively low salaries have also prompted some talent to leave for private investment firms with lighter regulation.
Facts
Taiwan stocks have risen 62% so far this year
Portfolio managers with more than 3 years on the job
The stock soared more than 5 times the following year
Central committee members petition to expel Jaw Shaw-kong; 國民黨 says it does not want internal strife
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國民黨 central committee members have launched a petition calling for former 中廣 chairman Jaw Shaw-kong to be expelled from the party. 國民黨 Culture and Communications Committee head Chen Yi-hsin said the party leadership did not want internal strife, had sent people to speak privately with those involved, and urged party members to put the bigger picture first and unite to win.
Male body found on slope beside Suhua Highway; 警消 investigating identity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A body was found by members of the public on Provincial Highway 9D along the Suhua Highway. 宜蘭縣消防局 helped transport the body before turning it over to police. Authorities are investigating the deceased’s identity and have preliminarily ruled out a traffic accident involving a vehicle plunging into a ravine.
Facts
At the 9.8-kilometer mark on Provincial Highway 9D
Former investigator took bribes to let drug offender meet ex-wife; court sentences him to 14 and a half years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A former investigator surnamed Chen at the Chiayi City Investigation Station of 調查局 accepted an inmate’s iPhone and a promised bribe, then repeatedly used purported casework as a pretext to take a detained drug offender out of custody so he could have sex with his ex-wife. 橋頭地方法院 sentenced him to 14 years and 6 months in prison for corruption and other offenses.
With demand from its sales channels weakening, 欣欣水泥 plans to reduce total ore production by about 38% to 40% next year. 中鋼 said the production cut is unrelated to its demand and will not affect supplies.
賴瑞隆 says 柯志恩 sacrificed Kaohsiung’s interests for party interests; 柯志恩 hits back
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民主進步黨 Kaohsiung mayoral candidate 賴瑞隆 accused 中國國民黨 candidate 柯志恩 of sacrificing Kaohsiung’s interests for her party’s interests. 柯志恩 hit back, questioning 賴瑞隆’s absence from legislative votes on livelihood issues.
Taiwan-Philippines vice-ministerial agriculture and fisheries meeting signs livestock research cooperation memorandum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 13th Taiwan-Philippines vice-ministerial meeting on agricultural and fisheries cooperation was held in Cebu, Philippines. The two sides signed a memorandum of cooperation on livestock research and sought to promote exports of atemoya and livestock products to the Philippines. The Commerce Development Research Institute also signed an MOU with ALFA ALL FOOD ASIA, Inc. to expand trade.
Facts
13th
4 units
On the 14th
Companies mentioned：中央社、農業部、台北經濟文化辦事處、馬尼拉經濟文化辦事處、畜產試驗所、菲律賓農業訓練所、畜產局、國家乳業局、菲律賓水牛中心、財團法人商業發展研究院、ALFA ALL FOOD ASIA, Inc.
Tainan railway undergrounding opens; president thanks households displaced along route
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Tainan railway undergrounding project opened. President 賴清德 thanked and apologized to households displaced along the route, and pledged plans for a greenway and follow-up transportation construction.
The winning numbers in 今彩539 draw No. 115251 were 32, 25, 23, 09 and 24. The winning number for 3-Star was 141, and the winning number for 4-Star was 1501.
Winners of the 115 Civil Service Outstanding Contribution Awards announced; 6 individuals and 9 teams honored
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
銓敘部 announced the winners of the Civil Service Outstanding Contribution Awards for 115, selecting 6 individuals and 9 teams. 考試院 will hold an awards ceremony on December 15.
澎湖地檢署 visits university and military base to promote clean elections and anti-bribery efforts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Led by Chief Prosecutor 吳怡明, 澎湖地檢署 began visits on the 14th to 國立澎湖科技大學 and 陸軍五德營區 to promote anti-bribery efforts and legal education. It also announced that a “regional election investigation and liaison center” would be established starting on the 27th to receive reports.
中央社 reported the results of 大樂透 draw No. 115097. The winning numbers were 21, 15, 40, 49, 06 and 43, with 30 as the special number. The numbers for the Mid-Autumn Festival bonus draw were also announced.
Napoleon’s coded letter unsolved for over 200 years; AI cracks it in just 6 hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
AI engineer 邱契利 used OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra model to decipher in just 6 hours a wartime coded letter from Napoleon, written in 1809 and unsolved for more than 200 years. Japanese patent engineer 友清理士 said that since mid-September, AI has deciphered most of the unsolved codes on his Cryptiana website. He predicted that 2026 will be a turning point in the cracking of historical codes.
Legislature passes measure exempting some seniors from health insurance premiums; Cabinet warns of possible intergenerational unfairness and other issues
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, requiring the central government to fully subsidize health insurance premiums for some economically disadvantaged seniors. Executive Yuan spokesperson 李慧芝 said the amendment departs from the principle of mutual support, exceeds constitutional boundaries and increases the fiscal burden, potentially creating intergenerational unfairness. The central government’s burden is estimated to rise to NT$62.86 billion in ROC year 138.
Facts
The central government’s burden is projected to rise to NT$62.86 billion in ROC year 138
About NT$39.965 billion is needed this year
NT$1.22 billion was also budgeted this year
Full subsidies for more than 140,000 low- and middle-income seniors aged 70 and older
This year’s Long-Term Care 3.0 budget has exceeded NT$110 billion
The government has also invested more than NT$50 billion in dementia prevention and care
魏嘉賢 proposes joint policy presentation for Hualien County governor race; 張峻 and 游淑貞 not interested
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Independent Hualien County governor candidate 魏嘉賢 invited the other candidates to hold a joint policy presentation, but Kuomintang candidate 游淑貞 and independent candidate 張峻 both said they were not interested. 魏嘉賢 also announced the launch of an online campaign headquarters, while 張峻 plans to open his campaign headquarters tomorrow, with 和碩集團 Chairman 童子賢 serving as chair.
Legislature passes measure exempting some seniors from health insurance premiums; 卓榮泰 says 韓國瑜 allowed unconstitutional measure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan passed an amendment to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act providing central government subsidies for some seniors’ health insurance premiums. Premier 卓榮泰 strongly protested that Legislative Yuan President 韓國瑜 had not followed constitutional and Budget Act procedures in handling the bill, accusing him of allowing the opposition to act unconstitutionally. He warned the move could add about NT$40 billion to the central government’s annual budget burden.
Leader of India’s “Cockroach Movement” detained; police cite preventive custody
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Police in India detained 迪普克, leader of the 蟑螂人民黨, in New Delhi for preventive custody to stop protests over the election commission’s revision of voter rolls.
Middle East war disrupts oil exports; Iraq estimates losses of about NT$1.9 trillion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Iraqi Foreign Minister 胡笙 said the country had lost an estimated US$60 billion (about NT$1.9 trillion) because of disrupted oil exports during the Middle East war.
Night of the Arts to take place at Yuanshan Expo Park on 10/31; 大同大學 campus opens to public for first time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Night of the Arts will take place at Yuanshan Expo Park on October 31, with 大同大學 campus opening to the public for the first time. The event is also partnering with 法國巴黎104藝術中心.
Johnny Chiang unveils smart transportation platform, hopes to lead Taichung into a new era of transportation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中國國民黨 Taichung mayoral candidate Johnny Chiang has unveiled his “Smart Transportation Era for Taichung” platform, advocating the integration of technology with a people-centered approach. Priorities include smoother roads and safer traffic, zero tolerance for drunk and drug-impaired driving, accelerating the Blue and Orange MRT lines and the double-tracking and elevation of the coastal railway, as well as plans for free bus service, a 4-ring, 1-line network and expanding Taichung International Airport to serve 10 million passengers.
Japan earthquake alert wrongly forecasts a magnitude 9.9 quake; agency says epicenter was mislocated twice, another occurrence possible
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japan's Meteorological Agency mistakenly forecast a magnitude 9.9 earthquake in an alert. Two mislocated epicenters and calculation problems led to the overestimate. The quake's energy was equivalent to 22 times that of the 311 earthquake, and a recurrence in the future cannot be ruled out.
Facts
Magnitude as high as 9.9
2011 311 Great East Japan Earthquake
22 times the energy of the 2011 311 Great East Japan Earthquake
The energy released would increase by about 32 times
The energy would increase by about 1000 times
The earthquake had a magnitude of 9.0 at the time
About 8000 times the energy of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake (magnitude 7.3)
The magnitude 9.5 earthquake that struck Chile in 1960
Bank of Taiwan drone training equipment contract awarded; 詠昇 secures supply contract
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
詠昇電子, a subsidiary of 世紀民生, has secured a joint supply contract from 台灣銀行's procurement department for “training drones.” Estimated procurement demand is 3894 units, with a contract value of about NT$132 million.
Facts
Agencies estimate procurement demand at 3894 units
Estimated contract value of about NT$132 million
The total budget for the project is about NT$1,048,108,000
“The Little Prince” appears at New Taipei's Bitan; giant inflatable illuminates the waterfront at night
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Bitan landscape installation exhibition in New Taipei City opens on the 17th, themed around the 80th anniversary of the publication of “The Little Prince.” It features a giant 19-meter-wide inflatable figure, along with nighttime lighting, a market and a coffee festival.
鴻海 announced a strategic alliance with 三菱電機 of Japan, with its subsidiary 利億國際投資 acquiring a 50% stake in 三菱電機移動 for 115 billion yen (about NT$23.3 billion). The deal is expected to close on October 1, 2027. The companies will jointly operate the automotive equipment business and collaborate on developing a high-quality electric vehicle platform.
Facts
NT$23.3 billion
115 billion yen
50% stake
320 billion yen
230 billion yen
October 1, 2027
Companies mentioned：鴻海、三菱電機、利億國際投資、Lin Yin International Investment Co., Ltd.、三菱電機株式會社、三菱電機移動、Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Co., Ltd.
UN warns of climate change impacts; millions in South Asia could be displaced
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
波普, secretary-general of the 聯合國國際移民組織, warned that rising sea levels, floods and droughts caused by climate change could displace millions of people in South Asia. In the worst-case scenario, as many as 40.5 million people could be forced from their homes by 2050.
賴惠員 apologizes with a bow to 賈永婕, saying poor communication over clothing issue caused misunderstanding
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
賴惠員, a DPP convener of the Finance Committee, drew attention over her remarks about 台北101 chairperson 賈永婕's attire during questioning. She bowed before the Legislative Yuan chamber today to apologize to 賈永婕 and the public, saying poor communication had caused a misunderstanding.
A deeper look at what makes the film “Children I Never Knew” special—special talk events to be held daily!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
To mark the release of the film “Children I Never Knew,” special talk events will be held daily starting October 20. Cast members and guests will take part in talks and autograph sessions for the film, co-starring director 西川美和, 二階堂ふみ and 小八重葵美.
Sales have begun for the hugely popular isekai reincarnation fantasy “The Princess Knight Is My Classmate! THE COMIC: Uniform-Style Swimsuit Lottery.” The merchandise includes past cover art, rare color illustrations and newly drawn goods featuring uniform-style swimsuits!
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キルタイムコミュニケーション has launched its online lottery, “Uniform-Style Swimsuit Lottery,” based on the isekai reincarnation fantasy “The Princess Knight Is My Classmate! THE COMIC.” The lineup includes past cover illustrations and newly drawn merchandise, and a repost campaign is also underway. The latest, Volume 10, is also on sale to popular acclaim.
Facts
Original販売価格：1回 770円（税込）
Flat-rate nationwide shipping for 990 yen (tax included)
“University Power Rankings” publishes its ranking of universities with high rates of new KAKENHI grant awards: a 2026 survey report covering universities in Japan
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ポップコーン株式会社 has published the 2026 ranking of universities with high rates of new KAKENHI grant awards on its web media site “University Power Rankings,” based on 日本学術振興会 data for Reiwa 7. Hitotsubashi University ranked first with 54.3%, followed by Ochanomizu University and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
＝LOVE to hold its 9th anniversary concert, “＝LOVE 9th ANNIVERSARY PREMIUM CONCERT,” at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO in Tokyo!!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Idol group ＝LOVE held its 9th anniversary concert at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO in Tokyo, drawing about 20,000 attendees over both days. Additional shows were announced for Tokyo Dome in January 2027 and Vanterin Dome Nagoya in Aichi on February 24 and 25.
Facts
A total of 220 million streaming plays
A total of 2.4 billion views on TikTok
More than 650,000 singles shipped cumulatively
Around 20,000 people attended over 2 days.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、＝LOVE、ソニーミュージック、オリコン、Billboard JAPAN
Designed with even side-sleeping in mind, weighing about 3 g per ear. Slim ANC earbuds “NoxTune” launch on Makuake
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
エスイレブン合同会社 has launched a support-purchase campaign on Makuake for “NoxTune,” slim ANC earbuds weighing about 3 g per ear. Prices start at 19,999 yen (tax included).
Protecting Japan’s infrastructure from a shortage of successors—全国建設業支援協会 to hold a construction industry M&A seminar in Shinjuku on October 28. 一博 朝野, president and representative director of 株式会社シードアドバイザリー, to speak. The event will be shared with construction businesses nationwide through an archived video
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一般社団法人全国建設業支援協会（JCSA） will hold a construction industry M&A seminar in Shinjuku on October 28 to prevent construction businesses from closing due to a shortage of successors and protect Japan’s infrastructure. 一博 朝野 of 株式会社シードアドバイザリー will serve as the instructor, and a video archive of the event will be made available to members.
“Roland-Garros Junior Series by ルノー” 2026 Tokyo tournament: Match results for Friday, October 16
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The results have been announced for the third day of round-robin play on October 16 at the “Roland-Garros Junior Series by ルノー” 2026 Tokyo tournament. A total of 32 junior players under 17 from countries and regions across Asia are competing, and the boys’ and girls’ champions will earn places in the main draw in Paris in 2027.
【Event Report】“Connecting cafe” a huge success at the 53rd International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition! Serving more than 1,000 cups of coffee over 3 days, marking a new step toward expanding job opportunities and social participation for people with disabilities
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ビーンズ・コネクティッド株式会社 set up “Connecting cafe” in collaboration with 6 support organizations for people with disabilities at “H.C.R.2026, the 53rd International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 to 9, 2026. The cafe was a huge success, serving 1,055 cups of coffee over 3 days.
Facts
Total sales: 822,040 yen
Number of purchasers: 951 in total
Coffee served: 1,055 cups
Sales: 590,900 yen
Drip-bag coffee sold: 240 sets
808 bags
Sales: 193,140 yen
Roasted coffee beans sold: 28 bags
Sales: 38,000 yen
Flyers distributed: up to about 1,600
Orange coffee (hot and iced): 518 cups
On the final day, the cafe reached its long-awaited daily sales target of 300,000 yen
Hear their calls as words. AI pet translator “PettiChat,” weighing about 27 g, now available for advance sale on Makuake
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
エスイレブン合同会社 has begun advance sales of its AI pet translator “PettiChat” on Makuake. Its lightweight design weighs about 27 g and converts pets’ calls into messages, with location tracking and audio playback functions also included. Prices start at 23,599 yen.
Jockey Naho Furukawa: The scene she witnessed in her 1st year of high school changed her life—“Women can become jockeys, too”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
JRA jockey Naho Furukawa appeared on Nippon Broadcasting System’s program “Akane Osawa LUCKY 7 supported by 犬塚製作所.” She spoke about how, as a first-year high school student, seeing jockey Nanako Fujita’s success convinced her that women could become jockeys, leading her to enroll in a horse-racing school, as well as about the circumstances surrounding her debut.
[Amazon Prime Big Deal Days] The 11-inch “P11” tablet with Android 16 is 10% off for a limited time! Regularly 20,900 yen → special price of 18,900 yen! Limited-quantity sale through Oct. 20
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深圳市道格创想电子商务有限公司 is offering a bundle version of its 11-inch “P11” tablet with Android 16 for a limited time during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. The tablet is available at a special price of 18,900 yen, 10% off its regular price of 20,900 yen, in a limited-quantity sale through Oct. 20, 2026.
[Directly connected to Ikebukuro Station] Inner beauty salon エステプロ・ラボ to celebrate its grand opening on the 1st floor of “Esola池袋” on Nov. 8 (Sun.)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
エステプロ・ラボ, an inner beauty salon operated by 株式会社プロラボホールディングス, will celebrate the grand opening of a new location on the 1st floor of the commercial facility “Esola池袋” in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 8, 2026.
Provision of a cloud-native electronic medical records system compatible with 厚生労働省’s standard specifications and certification system for electronic medical records
[UPDATE] Nov. 19 in Osaka: Experience it firsthand—preventing bullying through card games and picture books. Free seminar and in-person consultations for local governments (こども家庭庁-commissioned project
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公益社団法人子どもの発達科学研究所 will hold a free seminar for a こども家庭庁-commissioned project at 大阪大学’s Nakanoshima Center on Nov. 19, introducing ways to use card games and picture books to raise awareness about bullying prevention.
Using generative AI while protecting medical institutions’ confidential information. Incerto launches an “in-hospital local AI platform” that integrates security enhancements and AI adoption for medical institutions
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Incerto合同会社 has launched an “in-hospital local AI platform” that enables medical institutions to use generative AI without sending confidential information outside the facility. The company builds dedicated hardware and software and handles everything from security checks to maintenance.
“TOHO presents New Monster General Election”: Top 4 new monsters selected, and voting for Phase 2 begins at 0:00 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 17! The new monsters take on the legend (Godzilla). You decide which “new monster” will challenge Godzilla!
[Halloween limited edition] Ghosts and gemstones—all edible! A Halloween-only treat made with mineral-like kohakuto, sure to delight adults too
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メルティングポットハラペコラボ株式会社 began selling its Halloween-limited kohakuto sweets “Halloween Mineral Fragments” and “Halloween Mineral Sweets Capsule” on Oct. 16, 2026.
PCs powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark go on sale today — a new dawn for Windows PCs
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
NVIDIA has announced the launch of RTX Spark-equipped laptops from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and MSI. With up to 1 petaflop of AI performance and 128 GB of memory, they support local AI, creative work, and gaming.
Facts
Up to 1 petaflop of AI computing power
Up to 128 GB of unified memory
3D scenes exceeding 90 GB
AAA games at over 100 frames per second at 1440p resolution
A2O SOUL and A2O LITE, created by A2O Entertainment's key producer and visionary leader Lee Soo-man, debut on the same day!
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Groups A2O SOUL and A2O LITE, created by A2O Entertainment's key producer and visionary leader Lee Soo-man, debuted on the same day and have posted strong results on major music charts in South Korea and abroad.
Facts
ranked No. 1 on the TOP100
reached the top spot in just 29 hours
ranked No. 1 on charts in a total of 8 countries and regions
[ココマイスター] Smart Dulles debuts from the Natural NUME series, which carries on Japanese culture!
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ココマイスター株式会社 launched the Smart Dulles on October 16, 2026, from its Natural NUME series, which carries on Japanese culture. The price is ¥160,000 (tax included).
Congratulations on advancing in the 2026 PERSOL Climax Series Pacific League! Support the team as it aims to become Japan's best! Sale held for a limited time on October 17 (Saturday) and 18 (Sunday)
[All children stay free during their birthday month, and adults get half off!?] Treehouse birthday offer launches! | TREE HOTEL NIKKA 菰野
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The outdoor facility TREE HOTEL NIKKA 菰野 in Komono, Mie Prefecture, will run a birthday offer from October to December 2026 for guests celebrating their birthday month. All eligible children stay free, and 1 adult receives 50% off.
Facts
October 1–December 31, 2026
50% OFF
Original15:00～翌10:00
Original1組最大5名まで
Companies mentioned：ニッカホーム株式会社、TREE HOTEL NIKKA 菰野
PK shampoo announces artists for DAY and NIGHT at PSYCHIC FES 2026, set for November 28 in Osaka's Shinsaibashi! 6 acts added in the fourth artist announcement!
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The circuit festival PSYCHIC FES 2026, hosted by PK shampoo, will take place in Osaka's Shinsaibashi on November 28. Artists for the DAY and NIGHT shows have been announced, along with 6 acts in the fourth lineup announcement. A total of 56 acts will perform; some tickets have sold out, and sales are moving to general release.
Korochiki's Nishino tackles everything that makes people give up on dieting and strength training! His first essay, based on his own experience and filled with advice on getting body and mind in shape: 40 Tips to Get Your Life Back in 3 Months: Get in Shape with Muscle. Set for release on December 11 (Friday)
《DESCENTE ALLTERRAIN × EDIFICE》 announced an exclusive model of the “Half Coat Mountaineer,” featuring a rounded silhouette and made with the fabric used in the Mizusawa Down “Mountaineer.”
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EDIFICE, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, announced an exclusive “Half Coat Mountaineer” model made with Mizusawa Down fabric in collaboration with DESCENTE ALLTERRAIN. The product adds a new charcoal gray color and combines functionality with urban design.
[Kansai, Hyogo, Shiso] Reservations open today! A night gathered around “tororo botan nabe” in a winter forest. A winter-only glamping plan featuring a natural hot spring, bonfire and all-you-can-drink options is here <ウッドデザインパーク与位>
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The glamping facility ウッドデザインパーク与位 in Shiso, Hyogo Prefecture, has announced an all-inclusive plan available only in winter that includes “tororo botan nabe” made with wild boar meat and grated yam, a natural hot spring, a bonfire and all-you-can-drink options. Reservations are now open.
Senior health insurance subsidy passes third reading! Taiwan People's Party “searches for” Puma Shen and 10 other DPP hopefuls: unwilling to vote to defend even their own platform
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The Legislative Yuan passed an amendment in its third reading to have the central government fully subsidize seniors' health insurance premiums. The Taiwan People's Party questioned why several DPP candidates for county and city chief who are legislators did not vote in support, saying the policy could ease the burden on young families.
Facts
The Legislative Yuan today (16) passed an amendment to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act in its third reading, providing a full central government subsidy for health insurance premiums for people aged 65 and older who meet the income requirements.
吳皇昇 said subsidies for seniors' health insurance premiums could ease the burden on young families, especially the sandwich generation.
Strait of Hormuz blockaded! Iraq's foreign minister confirms war has cost country $60 billion
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Iraqi Foreign Minister 胡笙 confirmed that Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East war had disrupted Iraqi oil exports, with estimated losses of about $60 billion.
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Iraqi Foreign Minister 胡笙 said the country had lost about $60 billion during the Middle East war.
Menopause is more than hot flashes! Doctor says “body aches” are a warning sign: don't miss the prime treatment window or suffer in silence
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台灣更年期醫學會 has issued updated treatment guidelines emphasizing that menopause involves more than hot flashes, with muscle aches also a common warning sign. Its chairperson 賴宗炫 said the first 10 years after menopause are the prime treatment window, and that the benefits of hormone therapy using natural progesterone outweigh the risks. He urged women not to endure the pain and to seek medical care early.
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Original根據台灣更年期醫學會資料，超過8成女性會經歷更年期症狀，平均持續約8年。
Original逾7成更年期女性曾出現腰痠背痛等肌肉骨骼症狀。
台灣更年期醫學會 defines the prime treatment period as within 10 years of menopause or before age 60.
Clinical observations show that the rate of hormone therapy in Taiwan once fell as low as 5%.
Naturally derived progesterone carries lower risks of breast cancer and blood clots.
2 Chinese coast guard vessels enter Dongsha restricted waters; Coast Guard conducts “1-to-1” escort and closely monitors, driving them away
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The Coast Guard Administration's Dongsha Command discovered 2 Chinese coast guard vessels entering Dongsha restricted waters on the afternoon of the 16th and immediately dispatched the Cijin and patrol vessels to escort and monitor them on a one-to-one basis and drive them away. The agency strongly condemned Beijing for creating the false impression of jurisdiction and reiterated its sovereignty position. The two sides remain in a standoff at the scene.
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The Coast Guard Administration's Dongsha Command detected 2 Chinese coast guard vessels entering Dongsha restricted waters on the afternoon of the 16th.
Coast Guard vessels conducted one-to-one escort and monitoring and broadcast warnings in Chinese and English to drive them away.
So far this year (115), the Coast Guard has carried out 11 operations to drive Chinese Coast Guard ships away from the Dongsha waters.
The Coast Guard Administration strongly condemns Beijing’s actions of “using law enforcement as a pretext to expand its powers.”
The two sides remain in a standoff in the frontline waters.
Go》Winless in four previous best-of series, Lai Jun-fu takes on Hsu Hao-hung for the fifth time! Inaugural Huanle Cup million-dollar final begins Oct. 22
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The semifinals of the inaugural Huanle Cup professional Go tournament concluded on the 15th, with Meijin Hsu Hao-hung and Go Sage Lai Jun-fu defeating Chen Shiyuan and Jian Jingting, respectively, to advance. The two will begin a best-of-five final on Oct. 22, competing for the million-dollar prize and the defending champion title.
Facts
The champion of the inaugural Huanle Cup professional Go tournament will receive NT$1 million in prize money.
The Huanle Cup semifinals were held on the 15th at 海峰棋院.
Lai Jun-fu has not won a single one of his four previous best-of-series matchups against Hsu Hao-hung.
The Huanle Cup is a professional Go tournament sponsored by entrepreneur Lü Shuishang and named by Lin Haifeng, Honorary Tengen.
The Huanle Cup final is a best-of-five series, with each player given 3 hours of basic time and five 60-second overtime periods.
Indonesian wildfires wreak havoc! Haze blankets Singapore for weeks, with PM2.5 levels reaching an 11-year high
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Singapore is grappling with severe haze caused by wildfires in Indonesia, with PM2.5 reaching an 11-year high and PSI readings exceeding 200 in several areas. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said authorities would pursue accountability under the THPA and suspend outdoor sports facilities, while launching a mask distribution program to protect public health.
Facts
As of the 16th, the air pollution index (PSI) in Singapore’s three major regions had exceeded 200 over the previous 24 hours, reaching the “very unhealthy” level.
The 1-hour PM2.5 readings in central and southern Singapore reached 191 and 163 micrograms per cubic meter, respectively.
The PM2.5 reading in western Singapore briefly surged to a peak of 288, an alarming level of air pollution not seen since 2015.
Sport Singapore announced a full suspension of access to all outdoor and non-air-conditioned facilities at ActiveSG sports centers.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stressed that legal action would be taken against the companies involved under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA).
Will they refuse to countersign the bill passed at third reading? Waiving health insurance premiums for seniors would cost nearly NT$40 billion this year. Executive Yuan: We will respond lawfully and constitutionally
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The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act at third reading, requiring the central government to fully subsidize health insurance premiums for people aged 65 and older, prompting strong protests from the Executive Yuan. Premier Cho Jung-tai accused the legislature of violating the Constitution and said it would take lawful and constitutional measures in response, warning that the move would create intergenerational unfairness and a fiscal burden.
Facts
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act at third reading today (the 16th), stipulating that people aged 65 and older no longer need to pay health insurance premiums, with the central government taking over the full cost of subsidies previously provided by local governments.
Premier Cho Jung-tai responded in the evening that the amendments raise 3 issues and that the Executive Yuan would respond lawfully and constitutionally.
DPP lawmaker Wang Cheng-hsu cited a joint statement from medical groups warning that if the opposition’s version of the amendments takes effect, subsidies would be needed for at least 4.03 million people each year, at a cost of NT$40 billion.
Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chih said estimates show that fully subsidizing health insurance premiums this year for people aged 65 and older with income tax rates below 20% would cost about NT$39.965 billion, rising to NT$62.86 billion by 2049.
Premier Cho Jung-tai said Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu had disregarded the Constitution and the entire legal system, and had allowed opposition lawmakers to lead the way in violating the Constitution.
2026 Hsinchu Tourism Development Forum opens Oct. 19! Mayor Ann Kao invites ezTravel and international experts to unveil the future of AI travel and explore emerging tourism trends with the public
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The 新竹市政府 will hold a tourism development forum on Oct. 19, inviting ezTravel Vice President Hsiao Kuan-chun and expert Tai Tung-hua to discuss AI applications in smart tourism and urban mobility, with the aim of leveraging technology to boost the city’s tourism competitiveness.
Facts
The 2026 HCCGxTTI Hsinchu City Tourism Development Forum will be held on Oct. 19 on the 3rd floor of 芙洛麗大飯店 in Hsinchu City.
The forum’s theme is “Winds Rise in Hsinchu, Connecting with the World.”
Hsiao Kuan-chun, deputy general manager of 易遊網旅行社, will share how AI and digital tools are changing travel product design and itinerary planning.
International tourism and digital standards expert Tai Tung-hua will discuss integrating travel data and enabling information interoperability.
Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao hopes cross-sector integration of technology and tourism will showcase Hsinchu as a city with both technological strength and cultural appeal.
The forum will focus on international tourism, city branding, industry exchanges and future AI trends.
ezTravel and international digital standards experts to discuss smart tourism at Hsinchu City Tourism Development Forum on Oct. 19; Mayor Ann Kao invites the public to explore future travel trends
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The 新竹市政府 will hold a tourism development forum on Oct. 19, inviting ezTravel Vice President Hsiao Kuan-chun and expert Tai Tung-hua to discuss AI applications in smart tourism and data services, with the aim of improving the visitor experience and strengthening Hsinchu’s competitiveness.
Facts
The 新竹市政府 will hold the “2026 HCCGxTTI Hsinchu City Tourism Development Forum” on Oct. 19 at 芙洛麗大飯店 in Hsinchu City.
The forum’s theme is “Hsinchu Takes Flight, Connecting with the World.”
Hsiao Kuan-chun, deputy general manager of 易遊網旅行社, will share how AI and digital tools are changing travel product design and itinerary planning.
International tourism and digital standards expert Tai Tung-hua will discuss integrating travel data and enabling information interoperability.
The forum will focus on international tourism, city branding, industry exchanges and future AI trends.
Mayor Ann Kao said smart tourism should center on travelers’ needs and connect city attractions with public transportation.
Chang Li-shan heads to U.S. smart cities forum! Yunlin’s smart infrastructure unveiled, reshaping perceptions of the agricultural county
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Yunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan traveled to the U.S. to attend the ICF 2026 Global Summit and present the county’s smart infrastructure achievements. Yunlin County has been selected as one of the global Top7 smart cities for the second time, showcasing its agricultural transformation and digital governance.
Chang Li-shan attended the International Smart Cities Forum (ICF) 2026 Global Summit on the 15th, local time, in the Columbus area of Ohio, U.S.
Since founding the “Smart Agriculture University” in 2020, the Yunlin County Government has trained a total of 2,560 young and middle-aged students.
After more than 7 years of promotion, the local “Yunlin Good Products” brand has surpassed NT$6 billion in cumulative sales.
This year, Yunlin won the 2026 Smart City Innovation Application Award for “Agricultural TSMC: AI-powered generative services transforming Yunlin agriculture,” marking its fifth consecutive year of winning an award.
Yunlin County’s cumulative investment attraction totaled NT$306.9 billion from 2019 through the end of June 2026.
The county government invested NT$280 million to establish three education centers and improve the digital learning environment.
Taiwan’s flag raised to welcome visitors! 13 Higashikawa brands showcase woodworking craftsmanship
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Hokkaido’s Higashikawa will hold a furniture and crafts exhibition in Taiwan in October. The Huashan exhibition brings together 13 brands, with 新家園沙發 and Dann Bed充個墊 co-organizing exhibitions in Taipei and Taoyuan. The parties signed an MOU to deepen Taiwan-Japan cooperation.
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Higashikawa will showcase its furniture and craft culture in Taiwan in October, with the Huashan exhibition bringing together 13 furniture brands and artisan workshops.
新家園沙發 and Dann Bed充個墊 signed a memorandum of cooperation with 東川町政府 at a press conference for the Huashan exhibition.
Higashikawa Mayor Shin Kikuchi said that since the Japanese-language study program began in 2010, about two thousand to three thousand Taiwanese students have traveled there for exchanges.
The exhibition at Dann Bed’s Ren’ai flagship store, titled “One Wood, One Object, One Life,” showcases its curated selections.
The 桃園市政府 and 東川町政府 have teamed up to present the exhibition “DESIGN OUR LIFE｜Craft Landscapes of Higashikawa, Hokkaido” at the Daxi Assembly Hall.
Japan’s foreign resident population hits a record high! Surpassing 4.28 million, with China, Vietnam and South Korea ranking as the top 3
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Statistics from Japan’s Immigration Services Agency showed that the number of foreign residents in Japan totaled 4.28 million at the end of June this year, a record high. Chinese nationals ranked first, followed by Vietnamese and South Korean nationals.
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The number of foreign residents in Japan stood at about 4.28 million at the end of June this year, a record high.
By residence status, permanent residents were the largest group, totaling 961,300.
Chinese nationals were the largest group among foreign residents in Japan, totaling 941,000.
A total of 19,707,000 foreign nationals entered Japan in the first half of this year, down from the same period last year.
Original今年上半年以「經營、管理」在留資格入境的人數減少約8成。
A total of 65,200 foreign nationals had overstayed their visas as of July 1 this year.
A “Long-long” whirlwind is sweeping the campaign! Lai Jui-lung launches 3 styles of “Shape-Shifting Longlong” T-shirts; campaign headquarters opens 10/17, sparking a wave of support.
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The team of Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung has unveiled its second wave of fundraising merchandise, including three “Shape-Shifting Longlong” themed T-shirts and TEAM TAKAO towels, using local designs to rally supporters to take part in campaign activities.
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Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung unveiled the second wave of fundraising merchandise on October 16, including 3 limited-edition illustrated T-shirts and TEAM TAKAO microfiber towels.
The donation redemption price for the 3 limited-edition illustrated T-shirts is NT$999 each.
The donation redemption price for TEAM TAKAO microfiber towels is NT$400 each.
The fundraising merchandise will first be available for donation redemption at the service booth during the campaign headquarters opening rally on October 17 at the intersection of Ziyou Road and Yihui Road in Fengshan District.
The fundraising merchandise will be available from October 18 at the campaign headquarters at No. 250, Zengzi Road, Zuoying District, and on the official website.
The fundraising merchandise was designed and produced entirely by local Kaohsiung illustrators and a screen-printing studio.
Attention, 1.419 million shareholders! “00919 fills its dividend gap” in 20 trading days; NT$1,100 per lot deposited yesterday.
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The headline says the 00919 ETF filled its dividend gap within 20 trading days and paid NT$1,100 in dividends per lot, benefiting 1.419 million shareholders.
How can AI-assisted investigations stay within bounds? Think twice about personal invitations! Police academy seminar focuses on law enforcement ethics, smart policing and community safety.
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臺灣警察專科學校 held a seminar on policing theory and practice on October 15, inviting experts including Agency Against Corruption Director-General Hsieh Ming-kuan to discuss law enforcement ethics, risks of AI-assisted investigations and fraud prevention, and stressing the importance of strengthening police integrity and technological capabilities.
Facts
Police academy President Liu Hung-lieh said professional ability enables police to do things well, while integrity guides them to do the right thing.
Original智慧警政圓桌論壇由銘傳大學講座教授兼社會科學院院長黃富源主持。
The seminar featured nine papers covering topics including fraud prevention, protection of vulnerable groups and the challenges of AI in law enforcement.
Chen Yung-chen, a professor in the Police Administration Department at the police academy, said smart policing must integrate technology, legal frameworks and practical experience.
The seminar was jointly organized by the Police Administration Department at the police academy, 鍾毓榮律師事務所 and 財團法人汽車交通事故特別補償基金.
中信金控 and TIIA join forces for the 6th consecutive year to host the Taiwan Impact Investment International Forum, bringing together public-private cooperation and family capital to open a new chapter in impact finance.
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中信金控 and TIIA jointly held the 2026 Taiwan Impact Investment International Forum for the 6th consecutive year, focusing on public-private cooperation and family capital. Responsible investment reached NT$1.42 trillion in 2025, and a major BOT project was signed to advance sustainable infrastructure.
Facts
中信金控 has partnered with 台灣影響力投資協會（TIIA） for 6 consecutive years since 2021 to hold events related to impact investment.
This year’s forum, themed “Public-Private Cooperation to Build an Impact Finance Ecosystem,” explored five key areas.
中信金控’s responsible investment totaled more than NT$1.42 trillion in 2025, up 10% year over year.
中信金控 subsidiary 台灣人壽保險公司 signed the country’s largest BOT project in the sports sector today.
中信銀行, the host bank for a family office business workshop, joined 18 peer institutions to map out a development blueprint.
中信金控’s investment in public infrastructure grew 15%, steering financial capital toward sustainable transformation and national development.
Driving local economic growth: Hsu Shu-hua honors outstanding companies for Industry Day.
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南投縣工業會 held its 80th Industry Day celebration, where County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua honored 60 outstanding companies. She said the county government would continue helping businesses resolve operational challenges and work together to drive local economic growth.
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南投縣工業會 held its 80th Industry Day celebration on the morning of the 16th at Nangang Hall in the Nangang Industrial Park Service Center.
County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua and Huang Chih-ming, chair of the industrial association, jointly presented awards to the winning companies one by one.
The event honored 60 companies with outstanding records in supporting the association’s work, including 仕揚實業.
Hsu Shu-hua thanked the industrial association for its long-standing guidance to businesses and for helping industries take root in Nantou and train talent.
南投縣工業會 has a history spanning 80 years, a legacy made possible by the joint efforts of successive chairs, board members, supervisors and member companies.
NT$13.2 billion to build a new engine for tech talent in southern Taiwan! National Tsing Hua University and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University move into Kaohsiung as 6 major projects get underway.
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高雄市政府 has launched the National Key Fields Intercollegiate Research and Education Park, with a total budget of NT$13.235 billion, and invited National Tsing Hua University and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University to establish a presence there, aiming to create a hub for cultivating technology talent and advancing industry-academia research in southern Taiwan.
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The overall construction budget for the National Key Fields Intercollegiate Research and Education Park is NT$13.235 billion.
國立清華大學 and 國立陽明交通大學 are both establishing a presence in Kaohsiung to develop the research and education park.
National Tsing Hua University plans to establish six master’s and doctoral degree programs starting in the 116 academic year.
The park is expected to train 2,100 master’s and doctoral students by 119.
Six new construction projects, including Building 1 for Industry-Academia Collaboration at Site A and Building 2 for Industry-Academia Collaboration at Site B, have officially begun.
Since its Kaohsiung campus was inaugurated in July 114, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University has continued to expand its teaching and research capacity.
Village chief election takes on an idol-inspired look! Lin Hung-tse unveils a fresh “Keep Changing” image, with eye-catching campaign merchandise.
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Lin Hung-tse, chief of Mingxiao Village in Kaohsiung’s Cianjhen District, has unveiled a new campaign visual identity and merchandise centered on “Keep Changing” as he seeks reelection in the 2026 local elections, and has refreshed his digital platforms to strengthen communication.
Facts
Lin Hung-tse, chief of Mingxiao Village in Kaohsiung’s Cianjhen District, unveiled a new campaign visual identity on the 16th, with “Keep Changing” as the central theme of his reelection bid.
Lin Hung-tse launched idol-style campaign merchandise, including support towels, streamers, T-shirts, badges and personal profile cards.
Lin Hung-tse’s campaign identity uses “Dawn Yellow,” symbolizing vitality and hope, and “Harbor Blue,” representing stability and trust.
Lin Hung-tse said the policy pledges he made over the past four years had been fulfilled step by step with residents’ support, and said he hoped to be a village chief who “gets things done.”
Lin Hung-tse has also updated his Facebook fan page and official LINE account to provide more timely village administration information and community services.