Alberta ‘separation’ referendum: 76% of voters support remaining in Canada
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Alberta held a referendum on ‘separation from Canada,’ with 76% of voters supporting remaining in Canada and only 23% favoring independence. Prime Minister Carney called it a victory for national unity, while separatist leader Rath said he would turn to working within the political system and seek to form a government.
Facts
76% support staying in Canada
Only 23% support continuing the independence process
Rising fertilizer costs and drought-hit harvests send Indonesian rice prices to record high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Indonesia’s rice prices have hit a historic high amid rising fertilizer costs, drought-hit harvests and hampered fuel exports, worsening the burden on ordinary people and triggering long lines at gas stations.
Facts
I used to pay 7,000 or 8,000 Indonesian rupiah
It costs 15,000 Indonesian rupiah
A meal costs 2 times as much
Now we have to spend 3 days
It used to sell out in 1 day
At most 2 days
Continue through 2027
We’ve already been waiting for 2 and a half hours
The line is basically 2 and a half kilometers long
Cold front brings torrential rain to eastern Mexico, killing 10
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The cold front affecting Mexico’s eastern state of Veracruz brought torrential rain, causing river overflows and landslides that killed 10 people. Extreme rainfall also caused severe flooding in eastern Spain, where authorities evacuated 800,000 residents and at least 3 people died.
Facts
4 people inside the house
6 people died of carbon monoxide poisoning after inhaling too much of it
Partial curfews imposed in Paris and other French cities; government may declare state of emergency
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Partial curfews are in effect in Paris, Lyon and other French cities, and the government has not ruled out declaring a state of emergency to address protest-related unrest. Interior Minister Nuñez acknowledged a shortage of police, while President Macron visited Kuwait. Marine Le Pen, a candidate for the far-right National Rally, criticized the government as inept.
光芒隊 advance to MLB World Series, face 釀酒人 for first title in franchise history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
坦帕灣光芒隊 beat 克利夫蘭守護者隊 7-3 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series to advance to the World Series, where they will face 米爾瓦基釀酒人隊 for the first title in franchise history.
Kenyan cult leader forced children to fast; leader and 28 co-defendants found guilty of murder
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
The leader of 佳音國際教會, Mackenzie, and 28 co-defendants were found guilty by a Mombasa court of 191 counts of murder for forcing followers to fast to death.
Facts
190 children and 1 adult
All 191 murder counts
More than 400 bodies were unearthed
72 people were confirmed to have died of starvation
Russian independent media exiled to EU after war began; still face threat of cross-border repression abroad
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Russian independent outlets 「雨電視」, 「莫斯科時報」 and 「梅杜莎報」 went into exile in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, because of their anti-war stance. They operate with the help of a local media group but still face the threat of cross-border repression by Russia and legal risks.
Facts
4 and a half years into the full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Japanese probe successfully launched, aims to reach Mars in 2027 and collect samples
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Japan successfully launched an H3 rocket carrying the Mars-moon probe MMX on the 20th. It is expected to reach Mars in 2027, collect samples and return to Earth.
First rulings handed down in celebrity military-service evasion case; Tang Yuzhe, A Da and 9 others receive suspended sentences
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
In the first rulings in the celebrity military-service evasion case, 9 entertainers, including Tang Yuzhe and A Da, received suspended sentences, while former Circus member Liao Renshuai received the longest prison term. Ringleader Chen Zhiming was sentenced and ordered to forfeit the proceeds of crime. The military service authorities said men under 36 liable for service must make up their service time; stricter exemption standards are scheduled to take effect on 31.
Facts
Sentenced to 1 year and 10 months
suspended sentence of 4 years
Pay NT$1.3 million to the national treasury
Sentenced to 1 year and 7 months
3-year suspended sentence
Sentenced to 1 year and 2 months
Pay NT$1 million to the public treasury
Sentenced to 1 year and 4 months
Original支付公庫40到60萬元不等
Under 14 counts of the Act Governing the Punishment of Offenses Against Military Service
Sentenced to prison terms ranging from 1 year and 4 months to 2 years
Nearly NT$3 million in criminal proceeds
14 conscript defendants
The remaining 13 have all completed their military service
Conscripts aged 36 and under
BMI must exceed 45
Height no more than 144 centimeters
Scheduled to be officially announced and implemented on 31
Conflict continues to drive up oil prices; September CPI rises 2.73% year over year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
International oil prices have risen due to conflict in the Middle East, pushing September CPI up 2.73% year over year. 王品集團's 石二鍋 announced an average menu price increase of 8.8%, while 華信航空 is seeking to adjust cargo rates due to cost pressures. The government is striving to keep full-year inflation below 2%.
Earnings preview: Can AI spending pay off? Meta spending forecast to double; Muse monetization under scrutiny
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Meta is about to report third-quarter earnings, with markets focused on huge capital expenditures for expanding AI infrastructure, estimated at $41.68 billion, and their impact on free cash flow. Although short-term profit estimates are expected to fall, advertising demand remains steady and long-term profit estimates have been raised. Investors will closely watch progress in monetizing the Muse AI assistant.
Facts
Meta will report third-quarter earnings after the U.S. market closes Wednesday (the 21st).
Analysts estimate Meta’s third-quarter capital expenditures at $41.68 billion, up more than onefold from the same period last year.
Markets expect Meta’s third-quarter free cash flow to turn into a net outflow of $8.52 billion.
Third-quarter net profit is estimated to fall about 17% year over year, to $15.44 billion.
Revenue is forecast to rise 23.8% year over year, to $63.42 billion.
Original摩根士丹利上調Meta的2027年與2028年獲利預估。
Meta shares are up about 7% so far this year, trailing the S&P 500’s gain of about 12%.
Why are AI giants such as Musk and Anthropic giving away shares? Stock gifts serve PR goals and offer tax advantages
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Elon Musk and Anthropic announced charitable initiatives involving stock gifts. Musk plans to donate SpaceX shares to U.S. children to improve his image and reduce taxes, while Anthropic will place equity in a public-benefit company. The move is seen as a strategy that offers both PR and tax advantages.
Facts
Musk plans to give every child in the U.S. one SpaceX share through Trump Accounts.
Musk is worth about $922 billion, making him the world’s richest living person.
If Musk donated one share to each of about 72 million children, the shares would be worth about $10.5 billion.
Musk owns more than 849 million Class A shares in SpaceX and most of its Class B shares, giving him 82.4% of the voting rights.
Anthropic plans to place a 5% stake in a newly formed limited liability company (LLC).
Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife will donate $6.25 billion to Trump Accounts.
Musk’s SpaceX shares are currently subject to an IPO lockup and are expected to be eligible for donation only in June 2027.
U.S. stocks stage a stunning reversal! Corporate earnings lend support as international oil prices plunge; Dow jumps more than 700 points intraday
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks reversed course and rose in midday trading Tuesday, driven by better-than-expected earnings from 3M, 諾斯洛普格拉曼 and RTX. Falling oil prices and Treasury yields also lifted sentiment, while AI stocks rebounded. The Dow rose nearly 610 points.
Facts
3M reported better-than-expected earnings and raised its full-year forecast, sending its shares up more than 4% in intraday trading.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell more than 1% in intraday trading to about $102 a barrel.
South Korean AI company Elice plunged more than 30% on its first day of trading.
The Nasdaq Composite rose nearly 110 points, or 0.4%.
U.S. stocks face a test from steep losses in AI stocks and weak bank earnings, with 7,500 on the S&P 500 emerging as a key battleground between bulls and bears. Despite strong forecasts for corporate earnings growth, tighter financial conditions and low levels of cash in the market have made the year-end outlook uncertain. Investors should closely watch companies’ ability to deliver on earnings and the Federal Reserve’s policy direction.
Macro Risk Advisors strategist John Kolovos said investors should be wary if the index breaks below the low of about 7,500 reached in mid-September, as the decline could exceed a typical pullback.
Analysts expect S&P 500 companies’ earnings to grow more than 20% year over year this quarter.
The S&P 500 fell about 19% from peak to trough in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Investors’ cash holdings relative to margin balances have fallen to below their levels in 2000.
The shareholder yield from corporate dividends and stock buybacks combined has fallen below the yield on 10-year Treasuries.
Original美國銀行經濟學家Aditya Bhave預期Fed本月升息。
Companies mentioned：CNBC、摩根大通、JPM-US、Macro Risk Advisors、美國銀行、BAC-US、摩根士丹利、MS-US、Ned Davis Research
Even a 5% yield is failing to attract buyers: 花旗 says Treasuries are becoming less effective as a hedge.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
花旗澳洲 CEO Mark Woodruff said that rising supply, high inflation and an increase in the neutral interest rate have made U.S. Treasuries less attractive as a hedge. The shift reflects changing views of Treasuries’ role, and investors may turn to hedge funds or commodities instead.
Facts
花旗澳洲 CEO Mark Woodruff said U.S. Treasuries are gradually becoming less attractive as a hedge in investment portfolios.
The main reasons Treasuries have become less effective as a hedge are rising supply, persistently high inflation and an increase in the neutral interest rate.
The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasuries has reached 5%, a level that is usually considered ideal for balancing the risks of an equity allocation.
Global bond markets suffered a fierce sell-off in September, sending the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to its highest level since 2007.
The rising correlation between stocks and bonds has led some investors to consider other investments, including hedge funds, credit bonds and commodities.
OriginalMark Woodruff在雪梨出席花旗澳洲與紐西蘭投資論壇期間接受彭博電視訪問。
Persistently high energy costs have intensified upward pressure on inflation, weighing on bond market performance.
Even profitable AI giants are paying 10% interest: Is AI financing getting harder?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The intensifying race for AI computing power is driving up financing costs. To advance its $60 billion North Star project, Anthropic must pay interest of as much as 10% on subordinated debt. Although the company is already profitable, its enormous long-term purchasing commitments have led the market to demand a hefty risk premium, reflecting tighter financing conditions for AI infrastructure.
Facts
Anthropic is moving ahead with financing for its $60 billion North Star project, comprising $42 billion in senior debt and $18 billion in subordinated debt.
Blackstone plans to subscribe to $9 billion of Anthropic’s subordinated debt, which carries a coupon of as much as 10%.
The interest rate on Anthropic’s subordinated debt is higher than on its Big Sky financing deal four months ago and exceeds the market benchmark by more than 300 basis points.
Anthropic’s long-term commitments to purchase computing capacity and infrastructure have exceeded $500 billion.
U.S. companies have issued $106 billion in bonds this year to fund AI and data center construction.
Explainer: Could the tax bill differ when selling a home gifted by your parents versus one you bought yourself? Compare the cost basis for 3 types of acquisition: purchase, gift and inheritance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area outlined a case showing that when a gifted home is sold, its cost basis must be calculated using its assessed value at the time of the gift, not its original purchase price. As a result, tax may be due even if the sale price is lower than the original purchase price. The article details how cost basis and holding periods differ for purchases, gifts and inheritances, and notes that starting in 2026, the cost basis of homes subject to the old tax system can be adjusted using the consumer price index.
Facts
A father bought a home for NT$12 million in 2013 and gifted it to his son in 2016. The son sold it for NT$11 million in 2024 and was ultimately assessed an additional NT$100,000 in property and land transaction tax.
The cost basis of a gifted home must be calculated using its assessed house value and announced land value at the time of the gift, adjusted by the consumer price index.
On July 15, 2026, the Ministry of Finance issued an interpretive ruling allowing the cost basis of inherited or gifted homes under the old tax system to be adjusted using the consumer price index.
When parents gift a home to their children during their lifetime, the holding period starts on the date the gift is received; the parents’ previous ownership period cannot be added.
Under the new property and land transaction tax system, a 20% tax rate applies when a property is sold after being held for more than 5 years but no more than 10 years; a 15% rate applies after more than 10 years.
Jia Jin Chai’s Tian Xiwei only ranks No. 4! The 10 most beautiful noblewomen in 2026 Chinese period dramas: the winner exudes elegance and is unmatched in period-drama beauty
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article ranks the 10 most beautiful noblewomen in 2026 Chinese period dramas. Tian Xiwei ranks No. 4 for her dual role in Jia Jin Chai. Actresses including Meng Ziyi and Song Zuer also made the list with their distinctive charms, reflecting viewers’ evolving tastes in the image of a noblewoman in period dramas.
Facts
This article compiles a ranking of the 10 most beautiful noblewomen in 2026 Chinese period dramas, based on online reviews from platforms including Weibo and PTT.
In the 2026 period drama Jia Jin Chai, Tian Xiwei plays both the real and fake heiresses Wei Rao and Jun Dai, ranking No. 4.
Deng Enxi plays Fu Tingyun in Hua Kai Jin Xiu, and viewers have described her as “a perfect porcelain beauty.”
Song Yi plays Liu Yuru in Chang Feng Du. Her period-drama look is considered gentle and refined, fitting the traditional image of a well-bred young woman.
Zhao Lusi plays Cheng Shaoshang in Xing Han Can Lan, drawing attention as a lively and spirited noblewoman from a military family with a clear sense of love and hate.
Bai Lu plays Jiang Xuening in Ning An Ru Meng, portraying a character who is gentle yet sharp-edged.
Zhang Jingyi plays Hua Zhi in Xi Hua Zhi, embodying the reserved and determined character of a young woman from a prominent family.
Wu Jinyan plays Xue Fangfei in Mo Yu Yun Jian, standing apart from other gentle noblewomen with her calm expression and commanding presence.
Would subsidizing older adults’ health insurance premiums bankrupt the system? Huang Kuo-chang blasts the Ministry of Health and Welfare: Is its math wrong, or is its conscience?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwan People's Party is pushing amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, including a provision requiring the central government to fully subsidize health insurance premiums for low-income seniors aged 65 and older. The health minister warned of the fiscal burden, but party chairman Huang Kuo-chang countered that the measure would not affect the health insurance system's finances or shift costs to younger generations, accusing the Democratic Progressive Party of spreading rumors.
Facts
The Taiwan People's Party caucus made amendments to the Senior Citizens Welfare Act a priority bill for the current legislative session. A revised amendment motion passed and the bill cleared its third reading in the Legislative Yuan on the 16th.
The bill's third-reading version stipulates that the central competent authority must fully subsidize health insurance premiums for seniors aged 65 and older whose total consolidated income over the past 1 year falls below the filing threshold or whose consolidated income tax rate is below 20%.
Health Minister Shih Chung-liang said that if the cost were covered by premiums, each person would need to pay about 2690 yuan more per year on average. If it were funded by central government tax revenue, each household would need to pay about 5720 yuan more per year.
Huang Kuo-chang said seniors paid 826 yuan per month in premiums before the amendment, and the central government would budget the same 826 yuan per month in subsidies afterward, leaving the health insurance fund's balance unaffected.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare claimed that people under 65 would pay about 3 thousand yuan more in premiums each month after the amendment.
Huang Kuo-chang criticized the Democratic Progressive Party government, saying the central government's total budget keeps growing and will reach 4 trillion yuan next year.
Many cities and counties across Taiwan already subsidize seniors based on their own fiscal situations. Taipei City, for example, has more funding available and can provide subsidies.
Will this rally determine the direction of Taiwan stocks? Meta and 特斯拉 earnings are due out; analyst says the market could continue to play catch-up on losses in “this situation”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
仲英財富 analyst Chen Wei-tai said Meta and 特斯拉 earnings will affect market sentiment. If U.S. stocks do not stage a strong rebound, Taiwan stocks could see further catch-up losses. A Federal Reserve rate hike is unlikely, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index will be a key focus next week.
Facts
U.S. tech companies Meta and 特斯拉 will release their third-quarter earnings on the 21st.
仲英財富 analyst Chen Wei-tai said that if U.S. stocks still fail to stage a strong rebound in the coming days, Taiwan stocks could see further catch-up losses.
The Federal Reserve will hold a rate-setting meeting on the 27th and 28th, and another rate hike this month is unlikely.
The recent correction in tech stocks has flushed out margin financing, which could benefit Taiwan stocks in the fourth quarter.
Shares such as 南亞（1303） and 台塑化（6505） are trading at high levels, and the stability of actively managed ETFs needs to be watched.
2026 風傳媒 nine-in-one elections hub: I’m here to turn the tide! Join us in becoming great predictors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
For the nine-in-one elections to be held on November 28, 2026, 風傳媒 has launched an interactive game titled “2026 County and City Magistrate Elections: Which Counties and Cities Will Change Hands?” inviting the public to predict which jurisdictions may change political control and increase their sense of participation.
Facts
The 2026 nine-in-one local elections will take place on November 28.
風傳媒’s election hub has launched an interactive game titled “2026 County and City Magistrate Elections: Which Counties and Cities Will Change Hands?”
In the 2022 local elections, the Kuomintang won 14 county and city magistrate seats, the Democratic Progressive Party won 5, the Taiwan People's Party won 1 (Hsinchu City), and independents won 2.
The Kuomintang camp has an advantage in the north and central Taiwan, while the Democratic Progressive Party holds its base in the south.
Several county and city magistrates are reaching their term limits in this election, and jurisdictions with new candidates are naturally more prone to uncertainty.
Mazu is more than one image! Step into the Taiwan History Museum’s “Many Faces of the Heavenly Empress” exhibition to discover a faith that crossed oceans and a century of stories from Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 國立臺灣歷史博物館 has opened the special exhibition “Many Faces of the Heavenly Empress,” using artifacts such as illustrations of Mazu’s miracles, palanquins and ceremonial robes to showcase the history of Mazu worship, from its arrival with migrants by sea to its localization in Taiwan and its evolution today.
Facts
The 國立臺灣歷史博物館 is holding the special exhibition “Many Faces of the Heavenly Empress: Taiwan’s Mazu Worship and Culture,” featuring the second-generation palanquin of 北港朝天宮’s founding Mazu statue and traditional religious processional regalia.
The exhibition has borrowed 7 Qing dynasty “Illustrations of Mazu’s Miracles” from the 荷蘭國家博物館.
The Qing dynasty “Illustrations of Mazu’s Miracles” depict stories including “Divine Protection in Red Robes,” “Helping Capture Zhou Liusi,” “A Dream to Protect a Ship,” “Aid in the Battle of Penghu” and “Mission to the Ryukyu Kingdom.”
Mazu worship crossed the sea with migrants, while the incense and miniature Mazu boats they carried accompanied their ancestors across the treacherous waters between China and Taiwan.
The exhibition’s final section shows worshippers taking part in religious exchanges through livestreams, mobile apps and social media platforms.
He spends all day attacking Ko Wen-je but still wants to win over the “little grass” vote? Chen Pei-chi blasts the DPP: “What a nerve”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chen Pei-chi, wife of Ko Wen-je, posted a comment on the High Court’s continued hearing of Ko’s political donations case and its summonses to Li Wen-tsung and Li Wen-chuan. She harshly criticized pro-DPP media and online trolls for smearing them, and accused DPP candidate Shen Po-yang of hypocrisy and shamelessly trying to poach Taiwan People's Party supporters.
Chen Pei-chi criticized Shen Po-yang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate, saying he only talks about discussing city affairs in front of the cameras and has not actually gone to see Ko Wen-je.
Chen Pei-chi said the Investigation Bureau replied to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on September 18, 2024, stating that it found no illegal financial flows under the names of Li Wen-tsung or Li Wen-chuan, and that 木可’s accounts were not significantly short.
Chen Pei-chi said Ko Wen-je had asked for court proceedings to be livestreamed with cameras rotating 360 degrees throughout, like at a major concert, without interruption. She also questioned what those who repeatedly accuse people of crimes are afraid of.
A million-dollar invoice prize claimed fraudulently in Penghu! 財政部 confirms rightful winner has come forward; 3 suspects detained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A case involving the fraudulent claiming of a million-dollar Uniform Invoice prize has emerged in Penghu. 財政部 confirmed the rightful winner has collected the prize, while 3 male suspects have been detained and held incommunicado. Prosecutors have launched a nationwide investigation to track down accomplices.
Facts
A case of fraudulent claims involving Uniform Invoices recently emerged in Penghu, where a man surnamed Chang possessed 2 invoices that had each won a NT$10 million special prize.
財政部 confirmed that the actual winner of 1 of the NT$10 million special-prize invoices presented proof and collected the prize.
澎湖地檢署 has applied for the detention of 3 male suspects and a ban on visits.
The 3 suspects possessed more than 30 suspicious winning invoices in total.
The invoice that was rejected for redemption was suspected to be a reprint made using a convenience store’s ibon kiosk.
國稅局 will recover the prize money that has already been paid out in accordance with regulations.
Incident at 台積電’s Kaohsiung plant! Worker suspected of falling while welding a steel beam; 2 people suffer OHCA, 1 seriously injured and 1 slightly injured
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A workplace accident occurred at 台積電’s Kaohsiung F22 site, where 4 outsourced workers fell while welding steel beams, leaving 2 dead and 4 injured, including people with serious and minor injuries. The Southern Taiwan Science Park Bureau has launched a labor inspection and offered condolences to the families. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Facts
A workplace accident at 台積電’s F22 site in Nanzih District, Kaohsiung, left 2 people with OHCA, 1 seriously injured and 1 slightly injured.
The accident involved 4 outsourced workers who fell while welding steel beams.
The Southern Taiwan Science Park Bureau has sent personnel to the scene to conduct a labor inspection.
The Southern Taiwan Science Park Bureau has initiated procedures to assist and offer condolences to the injured workers’ families.
The Fire Department dispatched 10 vehicles and 22 personnel to the scene for rescue operations.
Can Shen Po-yang really win? Shen Cheng-nan cites Tsai Ing-wen’s “historical data” to dampen hopes: His voter-mobilization rate falls far short
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Polling expert Tai Li-an released a Taipei mayoral poll showing Shen Po-yang leading Chiang Wan-an by 17%, prompting 《TVBS》 to question whether party affiliation had been weighted. Psychiatrist Shen Cheng-nan said the data put Shen Po-yang’s voter-mobilization rate at only 35%, below the threshold for victory, making an upset win unlikely.
Facts
The latest poll released by Tai Li-an showed pan-green support at 42.2% and pan-blue support at 26.6%.
The poll was conducted from October 14 to October 16, with 1075 successful interviews.
Shen Cheng-nan estimated Shen Po-yang’s voter-mobilization rate at no more than 35%, below the 36% threshold for victory.
In the 2024 legislative election, party-list vote shares were 37.53% for the Kuomintang and 33.38% for the Democratic Progressive Party.
In the 1998 Taipei mayoral election, Chen Shui-bian’s voter-mobilization rate just cleared 36%, with turnout reaching 80%.
Unrest in France raises concerns over Europe’s finances; European stocks extend losses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Unrest in French and European cities has raised fiscal concerns and dampened risk appetite, sending European stocks lower at the close for another session.
Grocery store owner beaten 3 times in 1 year; Pingtung prosecutors seek detention of 4 people to clarify their connections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A grocery store owner in Pingtung was beaten 3 times within 1 year. Police and prosecutors arrested 4 men suspected of involvement. After questioning them, the Pingtung District Prosecutors Office said they were suspected of assault, disrupting public order and other offenses, and asked the court to detain them without visitation to clarify their connections.
Ukraine: Wounded soldier evacuated by drone in world first
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ukraine's 92nd Separate Assault Brigade said it successfully used a heavy hexacopter drone to evacuate a wounded soldier from the front line, marking a world first. The brigade said that enemy drone activity and the threat of land mines made conventional ground vehicles unusable, so specialists took on the aerial evacuation mission. The rescued soldier is now receiving treatment and rehabilitation.
Reuters: Asian refiners switch to smaller tankers and buy crude oil on a delivered basis as freight costs surge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Amid soaring freight costs, Asian refiners are switching to smaller Aframax tankers, long-term charters and crude oil purchased on a delivered basis to cut costs.
Chiang Wan-an: I didn't expect the poll results; hope to energize supporters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said in an interview that he did not expect to be trailing in the poll results and hopes to energize supporters and urge them to vote. He reiterated that he is going all out to win re-election, backed Lu Shiow-yen as the 國民黨's strongest candidate, and cited achievements including making the city smoke-free.
Facts
Only 39 days left
July was a major turning point in the Taipei election campaign
This is the first time he has had to balance city governance and an election campaign... just as he has presented his achievements over these 4 years
Chinese hybrid vehicles shipped ahead of EU restrictions; exports up 204.2% year over year in September
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China exported nearly 100,000 hybrid vehicles to the EU in September, up 204.2% year over year, as shipments accelerated ahead of EU import restrictions taking effect in December.
Facts
Up 204.2% from September last year
Up 18.9% from August
China exported about 670,000 hybrid vehicles to the EU in the first 3 quarters of this year
China exported nearly 100,000 hybrid vehicles to the EU in September this year
The EU will limit imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles to 350,000 per year
Stress checks: Has your workplace changed after conducting them? Only about 3.3% lead to improvements. 5 facts hospitals and care facilities should know ahead of the 2028 mandate
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社セントラルメディエンス has released research and analysis findings from 10 years of the stress check system. Only about 3.3% of assessments lead to improvements in the workplace environment, and the company points out that even with the expanded mandate in April 2028, only taking the check will be compulsory. Through its employee portal, ラクパス for Hospital, the company supports greater operational efficiency and effective measures by automating group analysis and improvement recommendations.
Facts
Only about 3.3% of assessments lead to improvements
Will become mandatory from April 2028
5th among 17 countries
Share working 50 hours or more per week
About 8.7 for men
About 3.7 for women
Group analysis: 22.6%
Use of results: 17.3%
Implementation rate: 34.6%
81.7% for workplaces with 50 or more employees
983 claims filed
270 benefit payment approvals
The rate is 13.8%
Try it free for 30 days
Original1人あたり月額150円
Companies mentioned：株式会社セントラルメディエンス、ラクパス for Hospital、ラクパス
AI performs tasks as a member of your organization. Presales begin for miraiGen.™Cube, a palm-sized AI server that can also conduct security assessments and analyze unauthorized access
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
未来現株式会社 has begun presales of miraiGen.™Cube, a palm-sized AI business platform server, on the crowdfunding site CAMPFIRE. The product features security assessments and unauthorized access analysis, and data is stored on the device. Contributions start at 148,000 yen, the funding target is 500,000 yen, and the campaign runs through November 30, 2026.
Facts
Contributions start at 148,000 yen
Target amount is 500,000 yen
The campaign runs through November 30, 2026
6 years since 2020
Productivity has increased by more than 10 times, based on our experience
SoftBank's 20th anniversary: New installments in the 白戸家 series, "白戸家 半額食卓" and "白戸家 20年のありがとう," express gratitude. Airing begins October 21, 2026. The shock of "Half price!" sends the 白戸家 family leaping at the dinner table!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ソフトバンク株式会社 will begin airing the latest commercials in the 白戸家 series, "白戸家 半額食卓" and "白戸家 20年のありがとう," on October 21, 2026, to mark the 20th anniversary of its mobile business. It will also run SUPER FRIDAY 20th, offering coupons and campaigns that discount basic fees for services including テイガク無制限.
A Spanish creator wins the monthly gold prize on the overseas creator manga submission platform MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA and makes a debut in 少年ジャンプ＋! The work will be released on October 21.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
夏の嵐がやってくる！, submitted by Spanish creator Oh_miau to MANGA Plus Creators by SHUEISHA, has won the monthly gold prize and will be released on 少年ジャンプ＋ on October 21.
Strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow alert) (Kinmen County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The 中央氣象署 issued a land strong-wind advisory (yellow alert), saying northeasterly winds will strengthen. From tomorrow morning through evening, average wind speeds in several counties and cities are expected to reach force 6 or above, or gusts force 8 or above. Residents are reminded to take care outdoors.
台灣自來水公司 will temporarily operate valves to adjust emergency water supplies, resulting in a water outage in several boroughs of Banqiao District, New Taipei City.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for some villages in Zhongliao Township, Nantou County. The outage is due to functional testing of control valves ahead of the construction of a district metering area network, and affected areas will experience staggered water outages.
Health Calendar | Don't regret being kind to anyone, even if you misjudged them - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
On World Mental Health Month, this article draws on the psychological concepts of self-compassion and psychological boundaries to remind readers not to regret being kind to anyone. Learn to show kindness to others while saving affirmation for yourself, and avoid the emotional exhaustion of relationships.