Water Outage (Taichung City)
Original台灣自來水公司因汰換管線漏水修理，於2026年10月20日12:22至17:00暫停臺中市清水區清水里供水。
Facts
- Beside No. 32, Zhennan Street
- Effective time: 2026-10-20T12:22:57
- Expiration time: 2026-10-20T17:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
2026-10-20 15:00–18:00 JST
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Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心 (continued)（23）
Taiwan | 公視新聞（20）
Zhongli Wuhugong Temple implicated in group bullying of minors; Taoyuan City government confirms illegal construction and plans forced demolition next week
Zhongli Wuhugong Temple in Taoyuan was implicated in group bullying of minors. The city government confirmed the temple was illegally built and plans to demolish it by force next week; the students involved have been referred to juvenile court.
Facts
- The incident involved 2 junior high schools and 1 elementary school
- The notice requires the structure to be voluntarily demolished within 7 days
- The city government will carry out a forced demolition next Tuesday (the 27th)
Ground broken at Taoyuan Aerotropolis I Site; plans call for a 9,000-seat multipurpose dome venue
Original桃園航空城I基地動土，由台灣人壽投資525億元開發，預計興建9千席多功能巨蛋式場館及智慧物流中心，吸引企業進駐並創造就業機會。
Facts
- Original我們所有的半導體大概占了7成
- About 15 trillion
- About 5.5 trillion will pass through this area
- The largest site, I Site, covers 18.94 hectares
- Original由台灣人壽投資525億元
- The project is expected to attract 230 small and medium-sized businesses
- Create 19,000 jobs
- And generate NT$122 billion in economic output
- The first phase will include a 9,000-seat multipurpose dome venue
Companies mentioned：健策精密、統一超商、星宇航空、藥華醫藥、台灣人壽、中信榮盛
Pollution in the Xin Huwei River could affect agricultural irrigation; Yunlin County launches 3-year improvement plan
Yunlin County’s Environmental Protection Bureau has launched a 3-year improvement plan for the heavily polluted Xin Huwei River. It plans to tighten discharge standards for heavy metals including copper and lead in the river section upstream of Wucuo Bridge to protect water used for agricultural irrigation.
Facts
- The Xin Huwei River stretches nearly 50 kilometers
- It runs through 11 townships
- The 2 heavy metals, copper and lead
- Launch a 3-year improvement and remediation plan
- Started in 2025
Wuying Creek temporary bridge reported for violating Water Act; Yilan County government says it poses no flood-flow problem
A temporary bridge over Wuying Creek in Toucheng, Yilan, was reported for violating the Water Act. Civic groups and township representatives questioned whether it obstructed floodwaters and was safe; the head of the Water Resources Department at 宜蘭縣政府 said the structure was safe and did not affect flood flows, adding that the county generally respected the township office’s decision.
Facts
- At a cost of NT$1.37 million
- About 10 meters upstream
- A 6-meter-wide reinforced concrete road surface
Companies mentioned：宜蘭縣政府、頭城鎮公所、宜蘭惜溪聯盟
Chiayi man on scooter carrying 3 children collides with pickup; 4 badly hurt and taken to hospital, but none seriously injured
A traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Zhongshan Road and Heping Road in Chiayi City. A 40-year-old man surnamed Luo was riding a scooter with 3 children when he hit a pickup truck turning left ahead of him. All 4 suffered abrasions and were taken to hospital, but none were seriously injured. A preliminary police investigation found that neither party was driving under the influence; the cause and responsibility are still being determined.
Facts
- The accident happened on the evening of the 19th
- A 40-year-old man surnamed Luo
- His own 5-year-old
- And 10-year-old children
Companies mentioned：嘉義基督教醫院、嘉義市消防局蘭潭分隊、嘉義市警局二分局
Employee benefits key to retaining workers; survey finds transparency in profit-sharing matters most to workers
The survey found that amid labor shortages, workers value transparent bonuses and profit-sharing the most (65%), followed by competitive pay (62.5%). Nearly 74% said year-end or profit-sharing bonuses make the biggest difference. The Ministry of Labor said employers with 50 or more workers must establish a workers’ welfare committee, and encouraged labor-management communication to develop reasonable benefits.
Facts
- Transparent bonuses and profit-sharing: 65%
- Competitive pay: 62.5%
- Reasonable working hours: 57.8%
- Nearly 74% chose year-end or profit-sharing bonuses
- 62% value bonuses or gifts for the three major holidays
- Original超過4成認為額外的特休或有薪假最實用
- 2 days of fully paid stress-relief leave each year
- The boss allows a 15-minute grace period for arriving late
- Any business employing 50 or more workers
國研院 develops AI disaster-response assistant; phone photos can assess a building’s earthquake resistance
國研院’s 國震中心 has developed the POSEIDON AI disaster-response assistant and an AI tool for rapid assessment of earthquake damage to buildings. They have been used in fire rescue operations in Taipei and assessments after the Hualien earthquake. The institute has also launched “My Safe, Earthquake-Resistant Home” for public use, using a closed, sovereign AI model to ensure information security.
Facts
- Within 1 minute
- More than 3,000 cases
- More than 6 minutes
- February this year (2026)
- One second
Companies mentioned：國研院、國震中心、北水處、台北市、自來水公司、花蓮縣、地震基金、台大土木工程系
Ukraine hit by another large-scale Russian airstrike; Kyiv accuses U.S. of failing to provide initial warning
The United States announced imports of Russian diesel and an exemption from new sanctions, drawing Ukraine’s ire; Trump criticized Zelenskyy, saying he should be replaced in negotiations. Russian forces launched a large-scale airstrike that caused multiple deaths and injuries. Zelenskyy accused the United States of failing to provide an initial warning and delaying air defense weapons deliveries; Washington denied restricting satellite services. Pope Leo 14 spoke with Zelenskyy, expressing hope for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid.
Facts
- More than 500,000 households lost power
- A total of 10 people were killed
- 6 people killed
- 3rd meeting
Companies mentioned：星盾
Violent protests spread across France; curfews imposed in parts of Paris
As violent protests spread across France, partial curfews were imposed and gatherings banned in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities. Nearly 3,000 stores nationwide were affected, and more than 2,400 people were arrested. The government announced it would provide 100% unemployment benefits. Prime Minister Lecornu blamed the unrest on far-left groups, while some groups called for further protests.
Facts
- From 11 p.m. on the 19th until 6 a.m. the following day
- From 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following day
- Nearly 3,000 stores nationwide
- More than 2,400 people
- Original不會只提供7成補助
- Immediately provide 100% in benefits
- October 24
- Nov. 5
Companies mentioned：羅浮宮、法國零售業組織
Typhoon Peipah could prompt a sea warning as early as tomorrow night; closest to Taiwan Friday and Saturday
Original中央氣象署預報員趙竑指出，23號至24號為颱風薔琵影響最明顯的兩天，全台各地易下雨，北部、宜蘭及花蓮降雨較明顯。台灣從週四到週六受颱風影響，預計最快週三深夜發布海上颱風警報，若路徑靠近不排除發布陸上警報。薔琵颱風可能減弱但暴風圈擴大，對台影響顯著。
Facts
- From the 23rd to the 24th
- Especially on the 23rd
- From Thursday through Saturday
- As early as late Wednesday
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
Original台股開低震盪跌破4萬6 新台幣持續走貶
Original台股開低震盪跌破4萬6點，外資持續大賣且10月累計賣超創歷史新高；日韓股市同步下跌吸引資金轉移，新台幣走貶至近18個月新低。
Facts
- Plunged nearly 1,000 points
- At one point, it fell to a low of NT$2,395
- Net sales of NT$76.7 billion on the 19th
- Net purchases of about NT$19.8 billion
- Cumulative net sales in October exceeded NT$662 billion
- Exceeded NT$2 trillion this year
- Fell more than 3%
- At one point, it fell to NT$32.572
- A nearly 18-month low
- Although it closed at NT$32.445
- It has declined for 7 consecutive trading days
- It briefly reached NT$32.547 in the morning
Companies mentioned：台積電、八大公股行庫、統一投顧、永豐金證券
Chiang Wan-an proposes a green channel for helicopter transfers from Songshan Airport; Chen Shih-kai says discussions with the relevant ministries should come first
Chiang Wan-an proposed a green channel for helicopter transfers from Songshan Airport. Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai and Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang responded separately, saying the proposal needs to be discussed with the relevant ministries and that the current situation of the National Airborne Service Corps should be explained.
Facts
- NT$3.5 billion
- 2028
- 2026
Hualien's Mingli Bridge, deemed unsafe, to be rebuilt; military demolishes 2 bridge piers with explosives today
Original花蓮明里大橋因2022年池上大地震受損列為危橋，國軍花防部工兵連配合實戰化訓練進行爆破拆除2座橋墩，重建工程經費約2.8億，預計後年8月完工。
Facts
- Only 2 bridge piers at the site were demolished with explosives this time
- Mingli Bridge was damaged in the Chishang earthquake on September 18, 2022
- Original經費約2.8億
- The remaining 6 bridge columns will also be removed
- It is expected to be completed around August the year after next
Corruption suspected in Tōei Resort farm road development project; former county magistrate Wu Chun-li taken in by investigators before boarding flight
Corruption is suspected in the Tōei Resort farm road development project. Former county magistrate Wu Chun-li was taken in by prosecutors and investigators before boarding a flight, who also searched his office and Wu Hsiu-hua's service office. Wu Hsiu-hua's campaign headquarters said Wu Chun-li was questioned as a witness and that it respected the judicial investigation. With 39 days until the year-end election, the incident's impact on the race is drawing close attention.
Facts
- 39 days to go
Taiwanese driver's license holders can exchange their licenses in Australia without tests starting 10/31; Western Australia and Queensland first
外交部 announced that 澳洲公路局 will include Taiwan in its "Overseas Driver License Recognition Program" in July 2026. Holders of valid car and motorcycle licenses can apply to exchange them for local licenses without taking a written or road test. The new system is expected to take effect as early as 10月31日 in Western Australia and Queensland, with other states expected to follow in early 2027.
Facts
- This year (2026)
- July
- Western Australia
- Queensland
- Next year (2027)
- Jan. 1
- February 1
- At least 25 years old
- last year (2025)
- April
- The 30th
- 3 to 6 months
Companies mentioned：澳洲公路局、外交部
3 students with special education needs at a Taichung elementary school tied to chairs; school says teacher involved has been reassigned
3 students with special education needs at an elementary school in Taichung were tied to chairs with cloth straps by a teacher, and a parent who witnessed the incident called the police. 人本教育基金會 said it had received a complaint alleging that students may have been tied up as many as 7 times. The school said the students were temporarily restrained gently to prevent danger. The teacher involved has been reassigned, and the Education Bureau has demanded clarification of administrative negligence.
Facts
- 3 students with special education needs
- (Oct. 14)
- As many as 7 times
- 2 teachers in the after-school care class for students with special education needs
- 2 special education aides
- About 5 minutes
Companies mentioned：人本教育基金會
France travel advisory remains at gray alert level; Ministry of Foreign Affairs says no upgrade for now, will continue to monitor
Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said France's travel advisory remains at the gray alert level and will not be raised for now. The ministry will continue to monitor the situation and adjust the advisory as appropriate, and urged the public to avoid protest sites.
KMT caucus plans to again propose waiving health insurance premiums for children under 6; Shih Chung-liang urges lawmakers not to undermine the spirit of National Health Insurance
The Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the《老人福利法》on third reading, sparking controversy over the removal of the legal basis for local subsidies and National Health Insurance benefits. The Kuomintang caucus plans to push for children under 6 to be exempt from health insurance premiums. Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang urged lawmakers not to undermine the spirit of National Health Insurance. Meanwhile, the government is considering spending NT$2.5 trillion to purchase production from an Alaska natural gas project, and Premier Cho Jung-tai stressed that this is a national strategic necessity.
Facts
- Seniors aged 65 and over
- Annual subsidies would cost about 40 billion
- Children under 6
- Invest NT$2.5 trillion
- 30% of production
- Gas supply may not begin until 2032 at the earliest
- There could be a 6-year gap in power supply
- Long-term energy contracts from the Middle East are secured through 2031
- If feasibility is confirmed by 2028 at the latest
No crosswalk at Exit 3 of Tainan's new station; Transportation Bureau vows changes within a week
The lack of a crosswalk at Exit 3 of Tainan's new station has led people to cross the road illegally. The Transportation Bureau promised to make changes within a week. Tracks at the old station have been opened for a limited time for rail enthusiasts to take photos and bid farewell.
Facts
- A detour of nearly 500 meters
- Within a week of the service launch
- Until October 26
Companies mentioned：台南市交通局、台鐵公司、鐵道局
台大醫院 partners to develop AI disinfection robot that can sanitize on a schedule and trace infection-control records
台大醫院 and 威剛智聯 have jointly developed an AI disinfection robot incorporating 222-nanometer far-UVC technology. It can automatically disinfect and trace infection-control records, and is currently at the exploratory stage of moving from 0 to 1.
Facts
- Gradually refined through 1st- and 2nd-generation robots
- Incorporates 222-nanometer far-UVC technology
Companies mentioned：台大醫院、威剛智聯
Japan | 国土交通省（12）
Construction system inspections to be conducted! — Nationwide simultaneous inspection of construction systems for public works
Original国土交通省は、公共工事の適正な施工体制を確保するため、稼働中の直轄工事に対し10月から12月にかけて「施工体制に関する全国一斉点検」を実施する。
Facts
- From October through December
- This inspection, now in its 25th year
- Original請負金額が 4,500 万円
- Original建築一式工事においては 9,000 万円
Companies mentioned：国土交通省
Campaign to collect used household cooking oil, a feedstock for domestically produced SAF to be used in a Blue Impulse aerial display
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will work with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Defense and Fry to Fly Project to collect used household cooking oil for domestically produced SAF to be used in a Blue Impulse aerial display on the opening day of GREEN×EXPO 2027.
Facts
- 333 companies, local governments and other organizations are participating
- Reiwa 8, October 20
- The opening day of GREEN×EXPO 2027, March 19, Reiwa 9
- From December 9, Reiwa 8
- Through February 28, Reiwa 9
Companies mentioned：Fry to Fly Project、日揮ホールディングス株式会社、公益社団法人2027年国際園芸博覧会協会
Announcement of voluntary improvement measures (三菱ふそうトラック･バス株式会社 rear hubs)
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation announced that it will conduct voluntary improvement measures on vehicles whose rear hubs, sold as replacement parts, were replaced with older parts instead of current parts. The affected models are the 「ふそうグレート」, 「エアロバス」, 「エアロスター」 and 「エアロキング」, manufactured from September 26, Heisei 元年, through June 2, Heisei 4. A total of 1,660 rear hubs, model MC870901, are subject to inspection and replacement.
Facts
- 1,660 units
- Reiwa 8, October 20
- September 26, Heisei 元年
- June 2, Heisei 4
Companies mentioned：三菱ふそうトラック･バス株式会社、国土交通省物流・自動車局審査・リコール課リコール監理室、Adobe
Announcement of voluntary improvement measures (三菱ふそうトラック･バス株式会社 front hubs)
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will inspect the affected vehicles and replace their front hubs with current parts because some front hubs sold as replacement parts were replaced with older parts.
Facts
- A total of 1,041 units
- Reiwa 8, October 20
Companies mentioned：三菱ふそうトラック･バス株式会社、国土交通省物流・自動車局審査・リコール課リコール監理室
Announcement of recall filings for small numbers of vehicles (September, Reiwa 8)
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced 5 recall filings for fewer than 100 vehicles submitted in September, Reiwa 8. The 5 companies covered are Sumitomo NACCO Forklift, Stellantis Japan, Honda Motor, 株式会社パブコ and NICHIJO Co., Ltd.
Facts
- 5 filings were submitted
- Filings for fewer than 100 vehicles
- 29 vehicles
- 42 vehicles
- 1 vehicle
- 97 vehicles
- 34 vehicles
Companies mentioned：住友ナコフォークリフト株式会社、Stellantisジャパン株式会社、本田技研工業株式会社、株式会社パブコ、株式会社ＮＩＣＨＩＪＯ、国土交通省物流・自動車局審査・リコール課
Originalスズキ「e ビターラ」の安全性能評価結果を公表します！ ～2026年度自動車アセスメントによる評価結果公表第１弾～
Original国土交通省とナスバは、スズキ「e ビターラ」の2026年度自動車アセスメント評価結果を公表した。同車は予防安全性能でAランク、衝突安全性能でBランクを獲得し、総合評価として★★★★☆（4つ星）を取得した。
Facts
- Reiwa 8, October 20
- FY2026
- A rating
- B rating
Companies mentioned：スズキ、スズキ株式会社、ナスバ、（独）自動車事故対策機構、国土交通省
Second meeting of the Conference of Stakeholders on Advancing Logistics Policy — Report on progress toward setting appropriate costs and other matters
Original国土交通省は、貨物自動車運送事業の適正化法に基づき設置された「物流政策推進関係者会議」の第2回会合を令和8年10月27日に開催する。議題には適正原価の設定状況や予算要求などが含まれる。
Facts
- The second meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27
- Original15時15分～16時00分
- Central Common Government Office Building No. 8
- Special Large Conference Room (1-6-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
- By 12:00 on Friday, October 23
Companies mentioned：国土交通省、農林水産省、経済産業省、公正取引委員会、警察庁、消費者庁、厚生労働省、中小企業庁、環境省、全日本トラック協会、全日本運輸産業労働組合連合会、内閣官房
Possible leak of registered business operator information held by the secretariat of the “Housing Energy-Saving 2024 Campaign”
Original「住宅省エネ2024キャンペーン」事務局である(株)博報堂のシステムで外部からの不正操作により、登録事業者約2万3千人分の個人情報が漏洩する可能性が確認された。国土交通省は原因調査と再発防止を指示している。
Facts
- 23,918 people (16,950 businesses)
Companies mentioned：(株)博報堂、国土交通省、経済産業省、環境省、（公財）住宅リフォーム・紛争処理支援センター
Original令和８年度自動物流道路の社会実装に向けた実証実験について ～10月28日（水）より実証実験を開始します！～
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that a demonstration project toward the social implementation of “automated logistics roads” will begin on October 28, 2026, to address the logistics crisis and achieve carbon neutrality. Taisei Corporation, Shimizu Corporation, Kajima Corporation, 千葉県 and others will participate, with trials taking place at Narita International Airport and the National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management, among other sites.
Facts
- Original令和８年度
- Wednesday, Oct. 28
- Oct. 28, 2026
Companies mentioned：国土技術政策総合研究所、大成建設株式会社、清水建設株式会社、千葉県、鹿島建設株式会社、株式会社ティアフォー、大成ロテック株式会社、株式会社IHI、野村不動産株式会社、成田国際空港株式会社、株式会社大林組、Cuebus株式会社、株式会社NTTデータ、三菱電機株式会社、西濃運輸株式会社、ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム株式会社、株式会社ロジスネクスト、株式会社豊田自動織機、ヤマト運輸株式会社、株式会社ゼネテック、株式会社フォーラムエイト
Call for comments on Project PLATEAU — Second request for information (RFI#2) for Project PLATEAU toward FY2027
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is conducting its second request for information (RFI#2) for fiscal 2027 for the urban digital twin promotion project “Project PLATEAU.” It is seeking comments on 10 topics from October 20 to November 13, Reiwa 8.
Facts
- The project covers 329 cities
- More than 100 use cases have been developed
- 10 topics for public comment
Comprehensive Construction Statistics (August, Reiwa 8)
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Facts
- Original5兆 3,719 億円
- Up 5.8%
- Original3兆 3,733 億円
- Up 7.7%
- Original1兆 9,986 億円
- Up 2.6%
The second-term first meeting of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Gender Network Conference will be held! — Thinking beyond industry boundaries about a land, infrastructure, transport and tourism sector that is accessible and welcoming to everyone
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the first meeting of the second term of its Gender Network Conference on October 22, Reiwa 8, to promote gender mainstreaming through public-private collaboration.
Facts
- Approximately 20 people from private companies and other organizations (including real estate, construction, parks, water and sewage, roads, housing, railways, buses, logistics, ports, shipping, aviation and tourism)
- Approximately 10 members of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Gender Mainstreaming Promotion Office
Companies mentioned：株式会社カレイディスト
Japan | 環境省（8）
Original令和８年度「CCU導入促進補助事業」の公募開始について（二次募集）
Original環境省は、CCU（二酸化炭素回収・有効利用）事業の普及促進を目的とした「令和８年度CCU導入促進補助事業」の二次公募を開始した。対象は民間企業等であり、補助率は中小企業が1/2以内、その他が1/3以内。応募期間は令和8年10月20日から11月30日。
Facts
- Subsidy rate: up to 1/2 for small and medium-sized enterprises
- Up to 1/3 for others
- FY2030
- Carbon neutrality by 2050
“Fukushima, to the Environment Beyond.” 2026 site visit
The Ministry of the Environment will begin holding “Fukushima, to the Environment Beyond.” 2026 site visits in November to help young people learn about environmental restoration and reconstruction in Fukushima, and has opened applications for the first visit.
Facts
- 30 people per tour
- Participation fee: free
Decision on Local Governments Participating in the FY Reiwa 8 Bear Sighting Countermeasures Consulting Demonstration Project
The Ministry of the Environment announced that it had selected 11 local governments from 13 applications for the FY Reiwa 8 Bear Sighting Countermeasures Consulting Demonstration Project, which is being conducted to strengthen measures against bear sightings in areas where people live.
Facts
- Original令和８年度
- 13 applications
- 11 local governments
Possible leak of registered business operator information held by the secretariat of the “Housing Energy-Saving 2024 Campaign”
A system operated by (株)博報堂, the secretariat for the “Housing Energy-Saving 2024 Campaign,” was found to be vulnerable to unauthorized external access, potentially exposing the personal information of approximately 23,000 registered businesses. 国土交通省 and 経済産業省 made the announcement simultaneously, and the system’s functions are currently suspended.
Facts
- 23,918 people (16,950 businesses)
Companies mentioned：(株)博報堂、国土交通省、経済産業省、環境省、（公財）住宅リフォーム・紛争処理支援センター
Notice of the 3rd Meeting of the Heatstroke Countermeasures Subcommittee of the Environmental Health Department, Central Environment Council
The 3rd meeting of the Heatstroke Countermeasures Subcommittee of the Environmental Health Department, Central Environment Council, will be held online on October 28, Reiwa 8, with viewing available via a YouTube livestream.
Facts
- 3rd
- Reiwa 8
- Original10月
- 28th
- 10:00
- 12:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社みずほ銀行
Notice of the 1st FY Reiwa 8 Meeting of the Environmental Health Surveillance and Localized Air Pollution Health Effects Study Group
環境省 will hold a meeting of the Environmental Health Surveillance and Localized Air Pollution Health Effects Study Group on October 29, Reiwa 8. The meeting will be held in person and via web conference to assess the relationship between air pollution and health, and applications to observe or cover the meeting are being accepted.
Facts
- 13:00 ～ 15:00
- 12:00 (must arrive by)
Companies mentioned：経済産業省、環境省
Notice of the FY Reiwa 8 Nagano Septic Tank Top Seminar
The FY Reiwa 8 Nagano Septic Tank Top Seminar will be held in Nagano City on October 28, Reiwa 8. It is organized by 環境省, 長野県-related organizations, and others, with the aim of promoting awareness and development of septic tanks.
Facts
- Original令和８年度
- October 28, Reiwa 8
- 13:30～16:30
Companies mentioned：環境省、長野県、長野県議会、長野県市長会、長野県市議会議長会、長野県町村会、長野県町村議会議長会、公益社団法人 長野県浄化槽協会、長野県環境整備事業協同組合、長野県浄化槽推進協議会、一般社団法人 浄化槽システム協会、全国浄化槽推進市町村協議会、一般社団法人 全国浄化槽団体連合会、公益財団法人 日本環境整備教育センター、ホテル国際21、総務省自治財政局準公営企業室、常葉大学
The 10th Joint Committee Meeting of the Japan-Vietnam Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) was held
On October 16, 2026, the 10th Joint Committee Meeting of the Japan-Vietnam Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) was held online, and the adoption of rule revisions in line with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement was approved.
Facts
- 10th Joint Committee Meeting
- Oct. 16, 2026
Japan | 厚生労働省（7）
Materials for the 2nd Policy Review and Promotion Subcommittee of the Public-Private Council for Strengthening Japan’s Drug Discovery Capabilities
A list of materials for the 2nd Policy Review and Promotion Subcommittee of the Public-Private Council for Strengthening Japan’s Drug Discovery Capabilities, held by the Medical Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on October 9, Reiwa 8. Materials on topics including the use of AI and data, clinical trial systems, and international expansion have been published.
Facts
- 2nd
- Reiwa 8
- Original10月
- the 9th
Notice of the 399th Meeting of the Labor Supply and Demand System Subcommittee, Employment Security Division, Labor Policy Council
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced the 399th Meeting of the Labor Supply and Demand System Subcommittee, Employment Security Division, Labor Policy Council, to be held on October 23, Reiwa 8. Agenda items include the status of notifications for specified recruitment information and other matters, and permits for worker dispatch businesses.
Facts
- 399th meeting
- October 23, Reiwa 8
- Original14時00分～16時00分
- About 20 people
Materials for the 399th Meeting of the Labor Supply and Demand System Subcommittee, Employment Security Division, Labor Policy Council
On October 23, Reiwa 8, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 399th Meeting of the Labor Supply and Demand System Subcommittee, Employment Security Division, Labor Policy Council, to discuss the status of notifications for specified recruitment information provision businesses and matters concerning permits for worker dispatch and paid and free employment placement businesses.
Facts
- 399th meeting
- Reiwa 8
- Original10月
- Oct. 23
- Original14時00分～16時00分
Notice of the 79th Meeting of the Supervisory Organization Review Subcommittee, Human Resources Development Division, Labor Policy Council
The 79th Meeting of the Supervisory Organization Review Subcommittee, Human Resources Development Division, Labor Policy Council, will be held at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on October 27, Reiwa 8. The meeting will be closed to the public and will consider permits for supervisory businesses and supervisory support businesses.
Facts
- 79th edition
- October 27
- 10:00
- 15th floor
Notice of the 2nd FY Reiwa 8 Meeting of the Health Science Council’s Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulatory System Subcommittee (in-person and web)
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold a meeting of the Health Science Council’s Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulatory System Subcommittee on October 27, Reiwa 8. The agenda includes consideration of support and legal frameworks based on the MCM strategy. Attendance is limited to members of the press, and the meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube.
Facts
- 10：00～12：30
- 03（5253）1111
Notice of the 137th Meeting of the Long-Term Care Insurance Subcommittee, Social Security Council
厚生労働省 will hold the 137th Meeting of the Long-Term Care Insurance Subcommittee, Social Security Council, on October 26, Reiwa 8. Agenda items include ensuring sustainability and certification of the need for long-term care. Attendance is limited to members of the press, and the meeting will be streamed on YouTube.
Facts
- 137th meeting
- Oct. 26
- 10:00～12:30
- Conference Room 15
- Oct. 22
Companies mentioned：厚生労働省、Adobe Reader
Minutes of the 136th Meeting of the Long-Term Care Insurance Subcommittee, Social Security Council, September 18, 2026
Minutes of the 136th Meeting of the Long-Term Care Insurance Subcommittee, Social Security Council, held on September 18, 2026. Agenda items included the structure of premiums, ensuring sustainability, and reports on research and analysis of the long-term care information infrastructure and business operators’ management information.
Facts
- 136th meeting
- 479KB
Japan | 消費者庁（4）
三菱食品 “Lindt Chocolate Wafer Milk 26g, Lindt Chocolate Wafer Hazelnut 30g” - Refund/Recall
三菱食品 is offering refunds and recalling 2 Lindt Chocolate Wafer products due to incorrectly labeled best-before dates.
Facts
- Milk 26g
- Hazelnut 30g
- Incorrect: April 26, 2027
- May 5, 2027
- Correct: February 25, 2027
- February 8, 2027
- Response start date: October 14, 2026
Companies mentioned：三菱食品
Passenger car (ホンダ Super-ONE) - Repair
Repairs for a defect in the electric motor control unit of ホンダ’s “Super-ONE” will begin on September 17, 2026.
Facts
- September 17, 2026
Companies mentioned：ホンダ
Passenger car (フィアット Ducato) - Repair
Repairs are being carried out for a defect in the fuel return hose of フィアット’s “Ducato.”
Facts
- September 17, 2026
Companies mentioned：フィアット
かわた菓子研究所 “Processed meat: pâté en croûte” (sold at the 日本橋髙島屋 French Fair) - Exchange/Refund
かわた菓子研究所 is offering an exchange or refund for “Processed meat: pâté en croûte” due to an incorrectly labeled best-before date (incorrect: 2028.08.21; correct: 2026.09.21).
Facts
- Incorrect: 2028.08.21
- Correct: 2026.09.21
- Service start date: 2026-09-14
Companies mentioned：かわた菓子研究所、日本橋髙島屋
Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署（4）
Original連假將至 籲請符合流感及新冠疫苗公費接種資格民眾儘早接種 增加保護力 還可獲得健康幣
Original疾管署表示115年度公費流感及新冠疫苗自10月1日起開打，截至10月19日流感疫苗接種累計約340萬人次、新冠疫苗逾107萬人次。國內流感疫情仍高，新冠已脫離流行期。疾管署呼籲高風險族群儘早接種，並提供Novavax與Moderna廠牌選擇；完成接種可累積健康幣。
Facts
- Cumulative domestic flu vaccinations: about 3.4 million doses
- 1.1 times the 3.07 million doses administered in the same period last year (2025)
- Original新冠疫苗接種累計已逾107萬人次
- 1.4 times the 780,000 recorded in the same period last year
- In week 41 (10/11-10/17), outpatient and emergency visits for influenza-like illness totaled 123,820
- Down 5.4% from the previous week
- Last week (10/13-10/19), 159 new cases of severe flu complications were reported
- And 44 deaths
- Type A H1N1 was the most prevalent, accounting for 92.7%.
- Original第41週(10/11-10/17)新冠門急診就診計3,873人次
- Down 27.7% from the previous week (10/4-10/10)
- In the past 7 days (10/13-10/19), 25 new locally acquired severe cases were reported
- And 5 locally acquired deaths
- A cumulative 56 locally acquired severe cases this season (2026/10/1-2027/9/30)
- Including 6 deaths
- Pneumococcal vaccines offer 900, 450 and 600 Health Coins, respectively
Companies mentioned：Novavax、Moderna
Cases of mpox virus clade Ib have risen significantly in Taiwan; 疾管署 urges at-risk groups to promptly complete 2 vaccine doses
疾管署 said cases of mpox virus clade Ib have risen significantly in Taiwan. As of October 19, 52 new confirmed cases had been reported, bringing the cumulative total to 568. Contact tracing shows that most recent cases are clade Ib. At-risk groups are urged to promptly complete 2 vaccine doses for protection.
Facts
- A total of 52 new confirmed mpox cases
- A cumulative total of 568 confirmed cases
- A total of 30 clade Ib virus samples have been detected in Taiwan
- As of October 19 this year, 18 cases had been confirmed in October
- A total of 1,867 confirmed mpox cases were reported across 44 countries/regions worldwide in August this year
- Since 2022, a cumulative 193,009 confirmed cases have been reported across 145 countries/regions worldwide
- As of the end of September this year, 112,774 people in Taiwan had received at least 1 dose of the mpox vaccine
- Of these, 80,847 had completed 2 doses of the vaccine
- This means 31,927 people (28%) still need to receive their 2nd vaccine dose
- A total of 327 partner medical institutions nationwide currently provide publicly funded mpox vaccinations
- The mpox vaccine is available for self-pay at 8 contracted travel medicine hospitals nationwide
As flu remains in the epidemic phase, expanded eligibility for publicly funded flu antiviral medication will be extended through November 15, 2026
疾管署 announced that, as flu remains in the epidemic phase, expanded eligibility for publicly funded flu antiviral medication will be extended through November 15, 2026. Eligible groups include people at high risk of transmission and workers in certain occupations.
Facts
- About 4,000 contracted medical institutions
- Maintain a distance of at least 1 meter
Companies mentioned：疾病管制署、疾管署
疾管署 clarified that the online claim, “Breaking news on October 十四日: 五角大廈 has banned the purchase and administration of 莫德納Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine across the U.S. military,” is false and not factual, and urged the public not to believe or share it.
疾管署 clarified that the online claim “五角大廈 bans the purchase of 莫德納 flu vaccines” is false. In fact, the U.S. military health insurance program TRICARE does not currently cover the vaccine and will assess it after CDC includes it in its recommendations.
Facts
- October 20, 2026
- Original十月十四日
- This year (2026)
- August 26
- Aug. 5
- Aged 50 and above
- Sept. 1
- 2026-2027
- Oct. 1
Companies mentioned：疾管署、五角大廈、莫德納、Moderna、美國國防部、美國食品藥品監督管理局、FDA、美國疾病管制與預防中心、CDC、ACIP、TRICARE
Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示（3）
【中部水産株式会社】Amended Annual Securities Report - 83rd Fiscal Year (2025/04/01-2026/03/31)
中部水産 filed an amended annual securities report for its 83rd fiscal year (2025/04-2026/03), reporting sales of 37.4 billion yen, ordinary profit of 630 million yen, and net income of 440 million yen. The annual dividend was increased to 90 yen.
Facts
- The number of employees at the end of the current fiscal year was 83, down from 84 at the end of the previous fiscal year.
Companies mentioned：中部水産株式会社
【中部水産株式会社】Amended Annual Securities Report - 82nd Fiscal Year (2024/04/01-2025/03/31)
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Companies mentioned：中部水産株式会社
【中部水産株式会社】Amended Annual Securities Report - 81st Fiscal Year (2023/04/01-2024/03/31)
中部水産株式会社 filed an amended annual securities report for its 81st fiscal year (2023/04-2024/03). It reported sales of approximately 36.1 billion yen, ordinary profit of approximately 500 million yen, and net income of approximately 320 million yen, with net assets on an upward trend.
Companies mentioned：中部水産株式会社
Japan | 日本銀行（2）
Originalバーゼル銀行監督委員会による「整合性評価プログラム（RCAP）におけるレバレッジ比率規制の評価」の公表について
Originalバーゼル銀行監督委員会は10月13日、日本のレバレッジ比率規制に関するRCAP報告書を公表した。
Facts
- Oct. 20, 2026
- October 13
Companies mentioned：バーゼル銀行監督委員会、日本銀行、国際決済銀行
[Press Conference] Governor Ueda (G20, Oct. 16)
At a press conference following the G20, Governor Ueda reported that discussions had covered the impact of the situation in the Middle East and AI-related demand on the global economy and prices. With underlying inflation approaching 2% and financial conditions remaining accommodative, the Bank of Japan indicated that it would continue to raise policy rates and adjust the degree of monetary accommodation.
Facts
- 2％
- 1.25％
- October 20, 2026
Companies mentioned：日本銀行
Japan | 金融庁（1）
Financial and Economic Education Event: “Learn with ワニーサ: Money Classes for the Future in Hiroshima”
Original金融庁は、2026年12月5日にイオンモール広島府中で「ワニーサと学ぶ 未来のためのお金の教室 in広島」を開催する。
Facts
- Reiwa 8 (2026), Dec. 5
- Original10時00分～16時30分
- Free
Companies mentioned：金融庁、イオンモール広島府中
Taiwan | 環球生技月刊（1）
臺大醫院 partners with 威剛科技 to conduct clinical-site validation of an AI autonomous mobile disinfection system - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
臺大醫院 and 威剛科技 jointly unveiled a “next-generation AI smart autonomous mobile disinfection solution,” integrating 222-nanometer far-ultraviolet light, autonomous mobile robots and AI technology. The solution is currently undergoing site validation at 臺大醫院 and 新竹臺大分院.
Facts
- 222-nanometer far-ultraviolet light
Companies mentioned：臺大醫院、威剛科技、威剛集團、威剛智聯、新竹臺大分院
Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院（1）
Results of the Greater South New Silicon Valley Promotion Program: All-Optical Network Smart City Applications Launch and 第一屆 AI IMPACT
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The event will run for 2 days (April 28 to 29, 115)
Companies mentioned：國研院、奇美醫院、臺灣恩悌悌、中華電信、鈺登科技、智邦科技、日本 NTT、富士通
Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心（1）
The online claim that migrant workers receive a million-dollar retirement payout after working for 10 years is based on an incorrect calculation and is misleading.
The online claim that migrant workers receive a million-dollar retirement payout after working for 10 years is misleading. The amount actually refers to a one-time old-age benefit from labor insurance. A fact-check found the calculation to be incorrect: even using the highest insured salary bracket, the maximum is only just over 510,000, and recipients must be at least 65 years old.
Facts
- Claims that workers receive 1 million after just 10 years of work
- At most, they can receive only a little over 510,000
- 11 years and 118 days of labor insurance coverage
- Must be at least 65 years old to receive the benefit
- The highest insured salary bracket
- At most, they can receive only about 518,000-plus
Companies mentioned：勞動部勞工保險局、勞保局、Tiktok、Threads、Facebook
Japan | 和心村自有內容（1）
Boso accommodations: 802 properties have 10 a.m. checkouts. 猫治の村 launches the “十一時倶楽部” and publishes a list of 69 properties with checkouts at or after 11 a.m.
There are 69 accommodations on the Boso Peninsula with standard checkouts at or after 11 a.m. We inspected every page for 2,207 properties on 3 booking sites and compiled a list. Although Japanese people’s sleep duration is among the shortest in the OECD, many Boso accommodations require checkout at 10 a.m. 和心猫治村, home to 16 rescued cats, is launching a promise for accommodations where guests don’t have to rush in the morning.
Facts
- 802 properties have 10 a.m. checkouts
- 10 a.m. checkout
- At or after 11 a.m.
- 442 minutes, among the shortest
- Men: 38.5%
- Women: 43.6%
- 16 rescued cats
- 2,207 properties on 3 booking sites
- 1,067 Boso accommodations listed on 楽天トラベル
- じゃらん: 589 properties
- Yahoo!トラベル: 551 properties
- 282 properties with checkouts at or after 11 a.m., excluding duplicates
- 55 inns and hotels
- 19 accommodations with 4 or more rooms, including glamping sites and villas
- 37% said they pay extra for early check-in or late checkout
Companies mentioned：株式会社和心村、和心猫治村、楽天トラベル、じゃらん、Yahoo!トラベル、OECD、厚生労働省、観光庁、Oracle Hospitality、Skift、PR TIMES、IDAEO 知識庫