TO-distributed film “はじまりのさよなら” wins the Face of the Future Award at the Busan International Film Festival!
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“はじまりのさよなら,” a film marking the 20th anniversary of murffin discs, won the Face of the Future Award at the Busan Vision Awards at the 31st Busan International Film Festival. The film will open nationwide on Nov. 20.
ZETA DIVISION’s APEX LEGENDS division to hold “ZETA-SITE APEX FAN MEETING 2026 Winter Powered by NTT EAST”!
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The esports team ZETA DIVISION, operated by GANYMEDE株式会社, will hold an APEX LEGENDS division fan meeting, “ZETA-SITE APEX FAN MEETING 2026 Winter Powered by NTT EAST,” at Takeshiba Port Hall on Nov. 29, 2026.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
¥6,000
＋¥2,000
To 5 customers
Companies mentioned：GANYMEDE株式会社、ZETA DIVISION、NTT EAST
Sharefull Super Part-Time Job seeks applicants for a courtroom-sketch-artist-style gig at a stage greeting for the film “負けへんで,” starring Masaaki Uchino!
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シェアフル株式会社 is recruiting 1 person for a “courtroom-sketch-artist-style gig” to sketch the stage greeting at the Tokyo premiere screening of the film “負けへんで” on Nov. 5, 2026.
“Even married couples have things they don't know about each other!” Gift guide for Good Couple Day featuring picks based on the honest opinions of 500 couples published
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創作品モールあるる, operated by 株式会社システムリサーチ, will publish a gift guide for Good Couple Day on Oct. 21, 2026, based on a survey of 500 married men and women.
“STEINS;GATE Final Mission” pop-up event set for Osaka in November!
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株式会社MAGES. announced that it will hold the “STEINS;GATE Final Mission” pop-up event at a community food hall in Nipponbashi, Osaka, on Nov. 21 and 22, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
15,000 yen (tax included) or more
4,000 yen (tax included)
2,800 yen (tax included)
350 yen (tax included)
Original1回500円（税込）
104 types in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社MAGES.、MAGES.、Chiyo St. Inc.、NITRO PLUS
“Sleep and the body,” as told by about 130 elite junior youth soccer players. 3 concerns during the growth period revealed by body-pressure measurements, and how to choose bedding | GOKUMIN × 第一ライフグループ pilot project, Part 2
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GOKUMIN, the bedding brand of 株式会社KURUKURU, took part in a soccer event organized by 第一ライフグループ’s pilot project “Setagaya Sports Valley,” conducting body-pressure measurements and sleep consultations for about 130 junior youth players. The initiative involved hearing about the concerns and awareness of players in their growth period and reflecting the findings in product development.
CityBaby to release 3rd album “NO MORE PAIN,” their first in 4 years; 8 high-profile acts including JNKMN, CzTiger and 9for featured
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CityBaby will release their 3rd album, “NO MORE PAIN,” on October 12, their first in 4 years. Featuring 8 high-profile acts including JNKMN, CzTiger and 9for, the ambitious work was produced in Bangkok.
【Full film available for free】The epic time-travel sci-fi film “The Final Countdown,” starring Kirk Douglas and an all-star cast, will be available free for a limited 2 weeks in a dubbed version from 20:00 on 10/23 (Fri)!
A press release summarizing the results of a survey on where people turn for advice about home maintenance, conducted by 株式会社ゼロアクセル. While people tend to rely on family or online searches, clarity of pricing is a key consideration when consulting professional contractors.
【LANVIN en Bleu】New gift collection arrives to bring sparkle to the festive holiday season
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A new gift collection for the holiday season is now available from LANVIN en Bleu. The lineup includes jewelry featuring heart, clover, horseshoe, Christmas tree, infinity and sheep motifs, and a novelty promotion will also be held starting October 23.
Polimill holds “QommonsAI Hyogo Prefecture Caravan,” with 10 local governments in Hyogo Prefecture taking part
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Polimill株式会社 held the “QommonsAI Hyogo Prefecture Caravan” from September 14 to 17, 2026, with 10 local governments in Hyogo Prefecture taking part, and supported the use of generative AI by local governments.
Facts
Sept. 14, 2026
Through the 17th
Held at 5 cities
10 local governments in total
More than approximately 1,100 municipalities nationwide
Polimill holds “QommonsAI Ishikawa Prefecture Caravan”; online participation also available from across the prefecture
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Polimill株式会社 held “QommonsAI Ishikawa Prefecture Caravan,” a joint training program to support local governments in using the generative AI tool “QommonsAI,” in Ishikawa Prefecture from October 7 to 9, 2026.
The Sherlock Holmes reading play “A Study in Scarlet—The Meeting” has opened at 博品館劇場. The production, featuring a star-studded voice cast, runs through October 25.
Facts
Opened at 博品館劇場 on Tuesday, October 20
Now showing at the same venue through Sunday, October 25
Carlo Pino of どっとライブ to appear on Nico Nico Live’s “Watch with VTubers! Movie Commentary Series,” livestreaming commentary on the sci-fi survival action film “Planet Dune: Desert Planet” on Thursday, December 10
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VTuber Carlo Pino of どっとライブ is set to appear in a live commentary broadcast of the film “Planet Dune: Desert Planet” on Nico Nico Live, operated by 株式会社ドワンゴ. The broadcast will take place on December 10, 2026.
“Sleepy Sheepy” merchandise from にじさんじ goes on sale at 18:00 on Thursday, October 22, 2026!
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ANYCOLOR株式会社 will launch 9 types of merchandise themed around “Sleepy Sheepy” from the VTuber group “にじさんじ” at 18:00 on October 22, 2026. 6 livers are participating, and prices range from 350 yen to 2,700 yen.
“Sagamiko Illumillion” in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, opens Saturday, November 14 | Kanto’s largest-class illumination event, featuring about 6 million lights; “Oto Illumi,” a collaboration area with artists, will also be held
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The “Sagamiko Illumillion” illumination event, featuring about 6 million lights and among the largest in the Kanto region, will be held at “Sagamiko MORI MORI” in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, starting November 14, 2026. The “Oto Illumi” artist collaboration area, popular last year, will feature 5 acts: AI, Yui Sakurai, back number, Mrs. GREEN APPLE and MON7A. Interactive attractions and special events will also be held.
The series has sold more than 3 million copies: final volume of the manga adaptation, “She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man THE COMIC 16,” goes on sale 10/29! Existing-volume promotion offers an original illustrated card by Suemitsu Jikka and Fujichoco
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マイクロマガジン社 will release the final volume (Volume 16) of “She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man THE COMIC,” which has sold more than 3 million copies across the series, on October 29, 2026, and will hold a promotion featuring earlier volumes to mark the occasion.
Crave Saga: The Divine Bond Instructor: The 16th Extreme Bond-Building Martial Arts Tournament, Excalibur Cup, begins! New EXCEED神器 gacha and special limited-time packs also arrive!
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The 16th Extreme Bond-Building Martial Arts Tournament, the “Excalibur Cup,” begins October 21 in the RPG Crave Saga: The Divine Bond Instructor, operated by 合同会社EXNOA. The new EXCEED神器 “Dodegaius” makes its debut, alongside related gacha draws and limited-time packs.
AVAM tapped for Harry Potter trading card game commercial! Devilish idol group takes on its first commercial in a serious match
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The 7-member idol group AVAM will make its first appearance in a commercial for the Harry Potter trading card game. The product is scheduled for release on October 24, 2026.
Facts
7-member group
About 15,000 applicants
Total MV views exceed 21 million
The group has a total of 2.26 million social media followers
Episode 9 of the 2.5D actor documentary series DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE released! A look behind the scenes at the final performance of the ZERO RISE stage production!
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株式会社ブシロード has released the 9th installment of DOCUMENTARY OF ZERO RISE, its behind-the-scenes documentary series for ZERO RISE, a cross-media project themed around basketball, on YouTube.
PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 adds new limited-time quest “Sweetie★Panic! '26”!
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株式会社セガ released an update for PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 on October 21, 2026, adding the Halloween limited-time quest “Sweetie★Panic! '26,” new weapon materials, and various scratch tickets.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
Up to 8 players can participate
Total registered users worldwide surpass 12 million
The dreams of young people in Laos are taking flight. Mother Tree holds its first activity report meeting
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一般社団法人マザーツリー held its first activity report meeting on October 15, 2026, at the 武蔵野美術大学 Ichigaya Campus, reporting on the results of scholarship support for 8 young people from ethnic minorities in Laos and a visit to the region.
Facts
A total of 27 people attended
Support provided to 8 high school and university students
Miami sushi restaurant TAKAY MIAMI, with spatial design by KTXアーキラボ, receives an honorable mention in the international Architecture MasterPrize 2026!
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The Wooden Wave, the design for Miami sushi restaurant TAKAY MIAMI by KTXアーキラボ, received an honorable mention in the international Architecture MasterPrize 2026.
Bestselling author Wataru Hoshi, with more than 600,000 copies sold across 10 books, to hold first commemorative lecture in 3 years on December 13 (Sun.) at Yomiuri Hall in Yurakucho, Tokyo (capacity: 1,100)
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株式会社Rising Star will hold a solo lecture by bestselling author Wataru Hoshi at Yomiuri Hall in Yurakucho, Tokyo, on December 13, 2026, to mark the publication of his new book.
Hear the voice of someone dear again with AI. Vaice One to exhibit for the first time at Japan IT Week [Autumn] 2026
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Vaice One Inc., a provider of AI voice production and restoration services, will exhibit for the first time at the Japan Startup Summit, a special event at Japan IT Week [Autumn] 2026, taking place at Makuhari Messe from October 21, 2026. The company will introduce in Japan for the first time a voice restoration service that recreates the voices of the deceased using AI.
Facts
Original2026年10月21日（水）から23日（金）まで
Booth No.: S28
Companies mentioned：Vaice One Inc.、Vaice One、RX Japan株式会社
株式会社HAKADORI conducts training on improving food production sites for research staff at 鳥取県産業技術センター
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株式会社HAKADORI conducted training on improving food production sites for 12 research staff members at 鳥取県産業技術センター's Food Development Research Institute on October 7, 2026.
KJ TECH japan's Japan-only FE800 device begins system integration with CX Attendance
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株式会社KJ TECH japan's FE800 facial recognition reader has begun integration with ラディックス株式会社's CX Attendance time and attendance management system. This enables real-time data synchronization, reducing labor management costs and strengthening governance.
Facts
Identifies the user and automatically clocks them in within just 0.5 seconds
株式会社FURDI has expanded availability of its personalized program “FURDI Plus+,” which uses genetic testing, to 29 locations nationwide at its women-only fitness studios, ファディー.
Nitori JD.LEAGUE 2026 postseason: Playoffs and Diamond Series overview
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一般社団法人日本女子ソフトボールリーグ機構 has announced details of the playoffs and Diamond Series in the Nitori JD.LEAGUE 2026 postseason. The playoffs will be held November 7 and 8 at Ota Sports Park Baseball Stadium, and the Diamond Series will take place November 14 and 15 at Giants Town Stadium. A special event, the “Diamond in the Rough Discovery Game,” will also be held.
Free rent for 1 year, plus free utilities! With support from Toshima City, a manga mecca, and a web manga production studio helping creators debut: the first installment of TOKYO ＜β＞, Tokyo's largest share-apartment operator, project supporting the dreams of Gen Z
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TOKYO＜β＞, a share-apartment operator run by 株式会社三好不動産, has launched the TOKYO＜β＞MANGA-SO project in collaboration with 株式会社ナンバーナイン to nurture WEBTOON creators. The project offers 1 year of free rent and utilities at a property in Toshima City, along with support including a return from royalties after creators make their professional debut.
Banks approve NT$67.8 billion in reverse-mortgage loans through September; Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung most popular
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Financial Supervisory Commission statistics show that, as of the end of the third quarter this year, banks had approved a cumulative 11,285 reverse-mortgage loans worth nearly NT$67.8 billion. The service is most popular in Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung, and 16 banks offer it.
Facts
Cumulative approved loans total nearly NT$67.8 billion
If New Taipei suspends work on the 23rd, mayoral and council candidates' ballot-number drawing will move to the 27th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
新北市選舉委員會 said that if work is suspended on the 23rd because of Typhoon Champi, the ballot-number drawing for mayoral and council candidates will be held on the 27th; otherwise, it will proceed as scheduled on the 23rd.
Jiang Qichen canvasses Dongxing Market, touts a 20-minute living circle; Ho Hsin-chun gets tearful recalling late mother in campus speech
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang Taichung mayoral candidate Jiang Qichen canvassed Dongxing Market, advocating a "20-minute living circle" to balance the city's services. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Ho Hsin-chun spoke at 東海大學 about her political career and became tearful while recalling her late mother.
Disaster preparedness training: Fire Agency says goal is to improve public knowledge of disaster prevention and response
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Fire Agency clarified that disaster-preparedness training carries no legal obligation and is not an effort to militarize civilians. Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang aims to train 400,000 people by next year; international standards suggest 800,000 are needed for effective protection.
Facts
Disaster-preparedness trainees to reach 400,000 next year
5 to 6 times higher
3.5% of the total population
About 800,000 people are needed
Currently, 26% of personnel at the ministry headquarters hold disaster-preparedness certifications
MIPI Showcase Day opens in Taipei, focusing on next-generation interface technologies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
MIPI聯盟 held a Showcase Day in Taipei, bringing together 16 member companies to demonstrate next-generation interface technologies and solutions and attracting more than 200 professionals. The alliance promotes standardized wired-interface specifications, with applications including humanoid robots, AR/VR and automotive technology. It has 400 member companies worldwide, including 34 in Taiwan.
Wu Junli released on NT$5 million bail in alleged profiteering case; court says allegations are serious but detention is unnecessary
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taitung County Magistrate Wu Junli is suspected of profiteering in the 東映渡假村 case. The court ordered his release on NT$5 million bail with electronic monitoring, and prosecutors will appeal. His younger sister Wu Xiuhua and Chen Ying, a Democratic Progressive Party candidate, issued separate statements.
Taiwan People's Party caucus visits Kinmen Port Passenger Service Center, focusing on collection of traffic fines from foreign visitors
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Taiwan People's Party caucus legislators Chen Qinglong and Liu Shubin visited the Kinmen Port Passenger Service Center to discuss collection of traffic fines from foreign visitors and baggage-check restrictions for mini-three-links travel with 交通部航港局, 內政部移民署, 警政署, 海巡署 and 金門縣府, among other agencies.
Former Hungarian central bank governor detained over alleged embezzlement of 500 million euros in public funds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Hungarian central bank governor György Matolcsy has been detained over alleged embezzlement of 500 million euros in public funds, in one of Hungary's most closely watched corruption cases in recent years.
Startup's Zhongque 3 and 4 satellites lift off to test low-Earth-orbit broadband technology
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國家太空中心 said the Zhongque 3 and 4 CubeSats, built by 創未來科技, have lifted off and established communications with a ground station. They will test low-Earth-orbit satellite broadband communications and coordinated operations between satellites.
BitoPro teams up with Far Eastern Bank; dollars can be converted directly into USDT
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
BitoPro, an exchange under 幣託集團, has teamed up with Bankee of 遠東商業銀行 to launch a "Dollar Top-Up for USDT" service. Using a dollar trust mechanism, it lets investors exchange dollars directly for the USDT stablecoin without multiple conversion steps.
Facts
24-hour service available
Since 幣託 and Far Eastern Bank's Bankee launched a dedicated investment settlement account in 2024
Online safety for children and adolescents draws attention; Ministry of Health and Welfare considering tighter rules
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Legislative Yuan's Health and Welfare Committee's Child and Youth Rights Promotion Committee discussed online safety for children and adolescents. The Ministry of Health and Welfare's Social and Family Affairs Administration said rules on the collection of personal data and other matters have been included in a draft amendment to the Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Protection Act, and it continues to gather public input.
Facts
The 2nd Child and Youth Rights Promotion Committee
Typhoon disrupts plans; Miaoli City Kite Festival events postponed to 11/6
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Because of Typhoon Champi, the kite performances and activities at Miaoli City's 2026 Kite Culture and Hakka Food Festival have been postponed to Nov. 6 to 8. The Hakka cuisine banquet will be held as scheduled on October 25.
Facts
Postponed to Nov. 6 to 8
The Hakka cuisine banquet will begin promptly at 5 p.m. on October 25 as scheduled
People who spend NT$200 can redeem a limited-edition commemorative kite
Huang Yi-hao suspected of being targeted in cross-border attack; Fu Kun-chi says no one should face threats over their speech
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Comedian Huang Yi-hao was allegedly targeted in a staged car-crash attack planned across borders by Chinese individuals, and New Taipei prosecutors and police indicted 5 people. 國民黨 caucus leader Fu Kun-chi said no one should face violent threats because of their speech, urging the government to let the evidence speak and examine gaps in the system.
Shortage of labor-induction drug commonly used for pregnant women; FDA solicits suppliers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Production problems at the manufacturer have caused a shortage of the labor-induction drug commonly used for pregnant women, "Dinoprostone vaginal formulation." Supply is expected to return in late February 116. To prevent supply disruptions, the Food and Drug Administration is soliciting applications for special manufacture or import.
Facts
An average of 2,000 pills are used each month
Normal supply is not expected to resume until late February 116
According to information on the 健保署 open data platform, annual claims in 114 were about 25,000 pills
Average monthly use under National Health Insurance is about 2,000 pills
懷特新藥 aims to turn profitable in 2 to 3 years; 安克生醫 device wins U.S. insurance coverage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
美吾華集團 subsidiaries 懷特新藥 and 安克生醫 held a joint investor conference. 懷特新藥 aims to return to profitability in 2 to 3 years; its Blood Treasure product has been adopted by 115 medical institutions, while its Pain Treasure product is expanding overseas. 安克生醫's 呼止偵 has received U.S. federal Medicare coverage, and its 甲狀偵 product is expected to submit a temporary National Health Insurance payment plan in the 4th quarter.
Facts
Return to profitability in the next 2 to 3 years
First-half consolidated revenue was approximately NT$70.43 million
Up 14% year over year
Net loss attributable to the parent company narrowed 41% from the same period last year
Adopted by 115 medical institutions across Taiwan
Developed for more than 40 regional and district hospitals
Adopted by more than 30 medical institutions across Taiwan
Plans to present it to relevant experts in the fourth quarter
Revenue in the first half of this year rose 7.2% year on year
Li Sichuan unveils policy platform to win public support, pledges to improve bus drivers’ working conditions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan established the “New Taipei City Bus Workers Support Association” and pledged to improve bus drivers’ working conditions if elected；he also agreed with Hou You-yi that the election should focus on accomplishments and vision。
Facts
He has 42 years of public service experience
Representatives from more than 10 unions attended to show their support
More than 160,000 gray-faced buzzards pass through Hengchun, setting 38-year survey record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Kenting National Park Headquarters’ survey of raptors passing through Hengchun recorded more than 160,000 birds, a new high in 38 years of systematic surveys。
LINE rolls out new NFC tap-to-connect tool, eliminating need to scan codes and linking users to physical locations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
LINE台灣 has launched the new LINE Touch tool, which uses NFC technology to connect physical locations with digital services. Consumers can tap a device to access official accounts, coupons, ordering and other functions, lowering the barrier to use and deepening online-offline integration。
Road beside Fengyuan Transfer Station subsides；city excavation finds no water flow, cause under investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A sidewalk beside Fengyuan Transfer Station in Taichung is suspected of having subsided. The Construction Bureau excavated the area but found no water flow；the site has been filled and repaired, and the cause remains under investigation。
Facts
The soil and rock loss reached a depth of approximately 1.3 meters
Typhoon Kajiki approaches amid rough seas；Coast Guard steps up preparations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With Typhoon Kajiki approaching and seas rough, the 海洋委員會海巡署 has fully activated typhoon preparations, coordinating with the Maritime and Port Bureau to clear the waters and direct cargo and commercial vessels to leave. It warned that violators entering restricted waters without authorization face fines of NT$50,000 to NT$250,000。
Facts
Wave heights in all coastal waters have risen to more than 4 meters
They are forecast to exceed 6 meters during the period of greatest impact
Measures to clear waters within 12 nautical miles of the coast
Referred to local governments for fines of NT$50,000 to NT$250,000
A maximum fine of NT$250,000 may be imposed under the law
Lin Cheng-sheng leads young Duobao painters to Kyoto；Taiwanese paintings to be exhibited at Japanese art museum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Director Lin Cheng-sheng led young painters from 多寶藝術學堂 on a 21-day sketching trip to Kyoto, Japan. Their 40 Taiwan-themed paintings will be exhibited at 京瓷美術館, and the journey will be featured in a documentary expected to be released at the end of the year。
China again criticizes Puma Shen；MAC says it makes no secret of its intent to interfere in Taiwan’s elections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan Affairs Office has criticized Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen at press conferences for 2 consecutive weeks. The Mainland Affairs Council said this made clear China’s intent to interfere in Taiwan’s elections。
Cybersecurity agency warns of emerging AI attacks, urges businesses to adopt 2 key defenses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 數發部資安署 warned that emerging AI tools are being weaponized and urged businesses to reduce their attack surfaces and implement backups and recovery measures as 2 key defenses. It also offered free protection resources and hotline assistance。
連江縣政府 is holding the inaugural “Theater on the Islands” theater arts festival. 台北曲藝團 said it would perform as scheduled in Nangan, Matsu, on the 24th despite Typhoon Kajiki。
French 10-year bond yield tops 5%, highest since 2002
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
France’s 10-year bond yield topped 5%, reaching its highest level since 2002, as investors demanded higher returns amid a budget deadlock and street violence；穆迪 will decide on France’s sovereign credit rating on the 23rd, with a downgrade expected。
Inbal turns 90；北市交 releases “One Image, One Sound” documenting their artistic journey together
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Conductor Eliahu Inbal has turned 90. TSO台北市立交響樂團 presented a documentary, “One Image, One Sound,” and a vinyl record as birthday gifts, documenting his decade of work with the orchestra。
中油 estimates its interest expenses will reach NT$12.5 billion this year. Taiwan Petroleum Workers’ Union Chairman Chen Chia-lin said the government’s proposed NT$101.431 billion subsidy and NT$233.834 billion capital injection should pass to maintain a stable 惠譽信評 rating and improve the company’s finances。
Facts
Interest expenses this year are expected to reach NT$12.5 billion
The government has earmarked NT$101.431 billion in the 115-year supplemental budget to subsidize 中油
A NT$233.834 billion capital injection for 中油
中油 received NT$300 billion in project financing this year
NT$240 billion of the available credit has been used
Had reached NT$9.6 billion by the end of September this year
Super El Niño takes hold; BBC: 5 major impacts on global weather
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The BBC reported that the record-breaking Super El Niño has had five major impacts on global weather, including severe wildfires in Indonesia, frequent hurricanes in the eastern Pacific, a quiet Atlantic hurricane season, reduced monsoon rainfall in India affecting agriculture, and powerful typhoons hitting eastern China and Japan.
Facts
5 major impacts
Worst wildfire season since 2015
At least 895,657 hectares of land burned
About 175,000 people suffered from respiratory illnesses
More than 40,000 cases involved infants and young children
A total of 22 named storms
12 hurricanes
10 of them were major hurricanes
Gusts of 285 kilometers per hour
13% below average this year
About 26% below average in the east and northeast
The southern states were 24% below average
10 named storms would typically have formed by this time
But there have been only 8 tropical storms this year
Since the start of the satellite-observation era in the 1960s
The latest-forming hurricane was on September 11
A total of 10 tropical cyclones have formed in the western Pacific this year
Xi-Trump meeting: U.S. expert says Taiwan should not see itself as a pawn
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. expert Gan Haosen said that the idea of Taiwan being treated as a bargaining chip is largely media hype, and that Taiwan should have confidence rather than see itself as a pawn. He also said the likelihood of war is low amid the U.S.-China trade truce.
Shimen Reservoir at 91.7% capacity; Northern Region Water Resources Branch prepares for Typhoon Fengshen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Northern Region Water Resources Branch convened a flood-preparedness meeting as Shimen Reservoir reached 91.7% capacity. It will adjust its water-release strategy based on rainfall from Typhoon Fengshen and assess whether to activate the Amuping desilting tunnel.
Facts
Capacity reaches 91.7%
Water level at 243 meters
About 2 meters below full capacity
About 18 million cubic meters of flood-storage capacity remain
200,000 cubic meters of sediment in the flushing and settling basin
Typhoon Fengshen approaches; 水利署 launches flood preparations and warns Taipei, New Taipei and other areas to step up alerts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
水利署 launched flood-preparedness measures as Typhoon Fengshen approaches, reviewing the work of its regional branches and urging local governments to heighten their alerts. Shimen Reservoir is at 92.23% capacity, dredging in the Hualien and Matai'an rivers has reached 23.85 million cubic meters, and the Wanli River landslide-dammed lake holds about 5.11 million tons of water. Taipei, New Taipei and other areas should step up typhoon preparations.
Facts
Capacity reaches 92.23%
Reached 23.85 million cubic meters
prepared capacity for open dredging contracts totaling 6 million cubic meters
Former music director Chien Wen-pin invited back to the NSO podium; braised pork rice returns for 40th anniversary
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The NSO國家交響樂團 is celebrating its 40th anniversary by inviting former music director Chien Wen-pin back to the podium for a concert, and bringing back the braised pork rice he enjoyed during his tenure as a nostalgic touch.
Former general manager of Korean cheerleader's agency stabbed to death; Huang sentenced to 18 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chan Chih-neng, the former general manager of an agency representing Korean cheerleaders, was fatally stabbed by a man surnamed Huang in Taichung in August 2025. The 台中地院 sentenced Huang to 18 years in prison for causing death through injury.
Japan reportedly seeks U.S. help coordinating as yttrium reserves near depletion; China's Foreign Ministry responds coolly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japan's reserves of the critical rare earth element yttrium are nearing depletion, and it has asked the United States to urge China to ease export controls, the 英國金融時報 reported. China's Foreign Ministry said it was imposing controls on Japan in accordance with the law to prevent its remilitarization.
Facts
Japan's yttrium stockpile will last only a few months
Supply shortages could emerge as early as the end of this year
China has fulfilled only 2/3 of its commitment to supply rare earths to the United States
Yttrium oxide prices have surged to $1,150 per kilogram
Company failed to report more than NT$40 million in triangular-trade revenue; tax agency AI system catches omission and issues fine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 財政部高雄國稅局 used an AI system to discover that 甲公司 had failed to report more than NT$40.84 million in export revenue from triangular trade. The company was assessed more than NT$730,000 in additional taxes and fined more than NT$440,000.
Facts
More than NT$40.84 million in export revenue from triangular trade went unreported
NT$730,000 in additional tax due
NT$440,000 fine
A total of NT$40,847,555 in export revenue from triangular trade went unreported
Vice President Hsiao meets Canadian national security delegation, thanks Canada for supporting peace in Taiwan Strait
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with a Canadian delegation on national security affairs, thanking Canada for reiterating its support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, opposing unilateral changes to the status quo by force, and sending naval vessels through the Taiwan Strait. She also expressed hope for deeper bilateral cooperation across various fields.
Northeast monsoon and typhoon prompt National Park Service to urge postponement of mountain and marine activities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With the northeast monsoon strengthening and the outer circulation of Typhoon Fengshen bringing a combined impact, the 內政部國家公園署 urged the public to postpone mountain and marine activities, and reminded people to watch for landslides and falling rocks and follow coastal safety advisories.
Asian stocks broadly rebound to close higher as tech shares recover and investors take an optimistic view of corporate earnings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Asian stock markets staged a strong rebound, with tech shares recovering; SpaceX reported a first-quarter profit and was said to be considering a merger with 特斯拉, lifting shares of related companies.
Facts
SpaceX posts net profit of US$4.4 billion from 7月 to 9月
It posted a loss of US$1.1 billion in the same period last year
Cabinet: Closely monitor Typhoon Champi and work together to implement disaster preparedness
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Executive Yuan's disaster prevention office, in response to Typhoon Champi, called on central agencies and local governments to closely monitor its movements and implement preparations for heavy rain, flooding and landslides, activating response mechanisms and preventive evacuations based on risk assessments.
Facts
It is forecast to come closest to Taiwan on 23日 and 24日
Forecast cumulative rainfall over the next 12, 24 and 48 hours
Game 4 of the Taiwan Series draws a full house of 40,000; 味全龍 prepares indoor champagne celebration as it seeks title
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Game 4 of the Chinese Professional Baseball League championship series was held at the Taipei Dome, where 味全龍 held a 3-0 lead and was one win away from the title. Tickets sold out, setting a record with a full house of 40,000. To celebrate winning the championship, the team prepared 7000 red streamers and moved its customary champagne-spraying ceremony indoors.
Ebola cases reported in Kenya and Nigeria; 疾管署 says risk to Taiwan remains low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ebola outbreak in Africa has spread, with Kenya and Nigeria reporting their first imported cases of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD). 疾管署 assessed the threat to Taiwan as low and said it would not raise travel alerts for the two countries for now, while maintaining a Level Three warning for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Australian lawmaker deliberately struck by car, has both legs amputated but is stable
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Australian lawmaker Haines was deliberately struck by a car in the Victorian town of Wangaratta, resulting in the amputation of both legs. Haines is now in stable condition. Suspect Nugent has been charged with dangerous driving and assaulting a public official, among other offenses.
Facts
The town of Wangaratta, more than 200 kilometers away
Police have charged 43-year-old Nugent
Punishable by up to 10 years in prison
The next court hearing is set for Feb. 4 next year
Writer Hsu Jung-che kicks table in anger during Asia University speech, admits “I was at fault”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Writer Hsu Jung-che angrily kicked a table during a speech at 亞洲大學 after students did not respond to his question. He later apologized on Facebook and promised to cover medical expenses; the university said it did not condone the behavior and had initiated a campus safety report.
Beijing accused of using staged car crash to carry out transnational repression against Huang Yi-hao; Cabinet platform activated to respond
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office has concluded its investigation into an assault on comedian Huang Yi-hao in a staged car crash allegedly planned by people overseas, indicting 5 people. 行政院 said the case had been referred to its “Cross-Agency Platform for Responding to Transnational Repression” for active handling, and that it was considering legal amendments to deter local collaborators from assisting the Chinese Communist Party in crimes in Taiwan.
Extra holiday service: Taiwan Railways adds 3 local express trains between Taipei and Taichung for Retrocession Day holiday
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台鐵公司 announced that, to meet travel demand during the Retrocession Day holiday, it would add 3 local express train services between Taipei and Taichung on 10月23日 and 26日, bringing the total number of extra services to 6.
Facts
Adds 3 train services
Travel time of about 2 hours and 10 minutes
This year's Retrocession Day holiday runs from October 24 to 26
Taiwan Railways plans holiday services from 10月23日至27日
Ministry of Finance: Public welfare lottery sales totaled NT$147.7 billion in first 9 months, up 5.9% year on year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Finance said cumulative sales of public welfare lottery tickets reached NT$147.76 billion in the first 9 months of this year, up 5.9% year on year. Net proceeds totaled NT$31.86 billion, up 5.6%. The proceeds have been used to subsidize the national pension program, National Health Insurance and local government social welfare programs, while the distributor system provided employment for 75,338 people.
Nearly 70,000 new immigrants in Taipei, most originally from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Statistics released by the Taipei City Department of Budget, Accounting and Statistics showed that nearly 70,000 new immigrants lived in the city as of the end of August 115. Most were originally from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao, and women significantly outnumbered men.
Cross-border attack by China; Huang Yi-hao to keep performing: 'I won't let them think violence works'
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Comedian Huang Yi-hao was injured in an apparent staged car crash allegedly orchestrated by people linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Police and prosecutors found that a suspect paid others NT$450,000 to stage the crash in an attempt to stop him from performing. Huang said he would continue performing and speaking out on related issues, and would not let the other side think violence works.
Typhoon Jangmi's track shifts slightly west; sea warning may be issued as early as late tonight, land warning on the afternoon of 22
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration said Typhoon Champi has shifted slightly westward in its projected path. A sea warning could be issued as early as late tonight or early tomorrow morning, with a land warning expected after noon tomorrow. The northeast monsoon will bring cooler temperatures to northern Taiwan and Yilan.
Facts
This year's No. 29 typhoon, Co-may.
Over waters 910 kilometers east-southeast of Eluanbi
60 meters per second
Decrease to 58 meters per second
The current 280 kilometers
Expand to 300 kilometers
Champi will gradually move away from Taiwan on the 24th
Taiwan Mobile's acquisition of Systex clears Fair Trade Commission review, aims for up to 58% stake by 11/5
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Fair Trade Commission has decided not to prohibit 台信電訊, a subsidiary of 台灣大哥大, from acquiring 精誠資訊. The deal is still subject to valid tenders reaching 39%, and the planned acquisition is for up to about 58% of the shares. 精誠資訊 shareholders may tender their shares by 3:30 p.m. on November 5.
Facts
The planned acquisition is for up to about 58%
Nov. 5
About 39% of 精誠資訊's issued shares
Original有效應賣股數達1億617萬4796股
Plans to acquire up to 157,900,979 shares
Nearly 50 enterprise solutions have been launched
The number of cases grew by more than 10 times year over year
The enterprise services revenue target is to reach NT$100 billion within 3 years at the earliest
Brothers reshuffle their lineup for Taiwan Series Game 4; Zhang Shilun remains in the starting lineup and gets his chance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中信兄弟隊 reshuffled their lineup for Game 4 of the 中華職棒 championship series, resting Chen Chun-hsiu and moving Zhang Ren-wei to third base while keeping the top 2 spots unchanged. Manager 平野惠一 said 張士綸 would remain in the starting lineup to foster competition within the team.
Typhoon Champi approaches; Matsu sea transport suspended from the 22nd
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Typhoon Champi approaches, the 連江縣政府 announced that sea transport to and from Matsu would be suspended from the 22nd through the 24th, with some routes subject to adjustment based on sea conditions.
More banks offer interest-free installments than in previous years as iPhone Duo preorders surge in China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
蘋果's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, has gone on pre-order in China at a record-high price. To ease the burden on consumers and attract high-quality customers, multiple banks are offering interest-free installment plans and additional discounts under the government's consumer loan interest subsidy policy, helping banks optimize their retail lending structure.
Facts
2 payment institutions
16 banks
NT$3,237
RMB 15,999
NT$77,640
26,499 yuan
NT$128,594
256GB entry-level model
2TB top-of-the-line model
Monthly installments of about 1,333 yuan
667 yuan per month
An annualized interest subsidy of 1 percentage point
Stocks and the Taiwan dollar rebound strongly; Taiwan dollar rises 1.29 jiao, its biggest gain in more than 2 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taiwan dollar closed at 32.488 per U.S. dollar, rising 1.29 jiao for its biggest gain in more than 2 months. The Taiex rebounded 594.84 points to close at 46887.77, led by technology stocks. Foreign investors ended a 10-session selling streak and bought back NT$960 million in shares.