11th Subcommittee on Measures for Special Soil Regions of the National Land Council to meet — Discussions will cover future measures for special soil regions and other matters
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The 11th Subcommittee on Measures for Special Soil Regions of the National Land Council will meet on October 28, Reiwa 8, to investigate and deliberate on important matters concerning disaster prevention and farmland improvement in special soil regions.
Campaign to promote stroller use — Seeking understanding and cooperation for stroller users
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
The Council on Mobility Support for Child-Rearing, hosted by 国土交通省, will run a campaign on stroller use from November 1 through 30, Reiwa 8. It will work with 87 railway operators and organizations, 205 bus operators and organizations, and others to raise awareness of the stroller mark (currently 47.1%) and promote mutual understanding.
Notice of the 57th Certification Review Board for Workers and Others Affected by Asbestos in Specified Construction Work
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that it will hold the 57th Certification Review Board for Workers and Others Affected by Asbestos in Specified Construction Work on October 28, Reiwa 8. The meeting will be closed to the public. Media representatives wishing to film the opening moments must contact the organizers in advance.
Recipients of the Reiwa 8 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Awards for Contributions to Long-Term Care Health Facilities
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare selected and announced 54 recipients of the Reiwa 8 Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Awards for Contributions to Long-Term Care Health Facilities. The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, on October 22.
Notice of the 8th Study Group on Medical Assistance, Health Management Support and Related Matters
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 8th Study Group on Medical Assistance, Health Management Support and Related Matters on October 28, Reiwa 8. Topics include the proper use of pharmaceuticals. Attendance is limited to members of the press, and a YouTube livestream will be available.
September 16, 2026: Minutes of the 211th Labor Conditions Subcommittee of the Labor Policy Council
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
Minutes of the 211th Labor Conditions Subcommittee of the Labor Policy Council, held on September 16, 2026. The meeting discussed the direction of maintaining current rules for wage payments to accounts held by fund transfer service providers, including the asset protection requirement in the event of a provider's failure (repayment within 6 business days) and the requirement to maintain a designated substitute account.
At its 1825th commissioners’ meeting, 公平會 decided to block Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda, mainly because Uber holds shares in Grab and the two companies have close business ties. The merger could reduce the incentive for UberEats and Grab to compete in Taiwan’s food delivery market and create risks of coordination. The commitments proposed by the notifying party were also insufficient to allay concerns.
Can pounding away with a massage gun relieve shoulder and neck soreness after exercise? Chinese medicine practitioner warns of 3 danger zones where it can make things worse - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
A Chinese medicine practitioner warns that massage guns should be kept away from 3 danger zones after exercise, or they could make things more dangerous.
Escaping the shadow of a “dialysis kingdom”! Renowned Chinese medicine practitioner recommends “this” prescription to protect the kidneys - Heho健康
Published ・ Source Taiwan | Heho健康
According to Taiwan’s kidney disease annual report and public health statistics, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Taiwan is approximately 11% to 12%, while the dialysis prevalence rate has long ranked first in the world.
Initial critical operations phase of the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft ends
Published ・ Source Japan | 宇宙航空研究開発機構
JAXA confirmed that the initial critical operations phase of the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft, launched on October 20, ended successfully and that the spacecraft is in good health.
Launch result of the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft aboard H3 Launch Vehicle No. 10
Published ・ Source Japan | 宇宙航空研究開発機構
On October 20, 2026, JAXA launched the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft aboard H3 Launch Vehicle No. 10 from the Tanegashima Space Center. The rocket flew as planned, and the spacecraft was successfully separated and placed into orbit about 1 hour, 11 minutes and 13 seconds later.
Cooking eggs in cold water does not cause them to lose nutritional value
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
The claim circulating online that boiling eggs in cold water causes them to lose 40% of their nutrients is false. Experts and official agencies say that as long as the shell is intact, the egg’s nutritional value does not change with the cooking method. A gray-green layer of ferrous sulfide on the yolk’s surface is normal and does not affect food safety.
Raising the response level for wild bird surveillance following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5 subtype) in South Korea
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
Following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5 subtype) in South Korea, the Ministry of the Environment raised the domestic wild bird surveillance response level from “Response Level 1” to “Response Level 2.”
【Association Affairs Brief】14th-term, 3rd Specialty Medical Association Committee meeting convened to unite specialty medical associations and jointly raise Taiwan’s international influence in healthcare
Typhoon Cempaka approaches; Water Resources Agency conducts early assessments and makes thorough preparations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 經濟部水利署
Severe Typhoon 薔琵 is gradually approaching Taiwan. 經濟部水利署 convened a video conference on flood preparedness to review preparations by its regional offices and call for them to be accelerated. Dredging along the Hualien River and Mataian River has reached 23.85 million cubic meters, while the Shimen Reservoir is 92.23% full. The agency stressed the need to step up alerts for areas including Taipei and New Taipei and assigned personnel to inspect preparations in Hualien.
Facts
this year's No. 29 severe typhoon
has gradually turned north since the 22nd
will be closest to Taiwan on Oct. 23–24
held a video conference on flood preparedness at 10 a.m. today (21)
dredging has reached 23.85 million cubic meters
prepared capacity for open dredging contracts totaling 6 million cubic meters